Law Summary

I. Mandate

This section outlines the purpose of institutionalizing the CLUPPI to effectively execute various laws and executive orders related to land use and conversion.

• Legal Basis:

  • Executive Order Nos. 129-A and 229 (1987)
  • Republic Act No. 6657 (amended by RA Nos. 7881 and 8435)
  • Executive Order No. 45 (2001)
  • DAR Administrative Order No. 01 (2002)

• Objective:

  • To provide effective means for the resolution of protest cases, applications for land use conversion, and exemptions from the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).

II. Functions

CLUPPI serves as a comprehensive body managing land use conversion and related matters.

• Primary Functions: • Formulate and recommend policies for land use conversion of agricultural lands. • Review and process applications for land use conversion, exemption, and exclusion. • Conduct ocular inspections of areas involved in applications. • Coordinate with various government agencies and stakeholders. • Hold regular committee meetings to discuss and follow up on applications. • Monitor the status of all applications submitted. • Execute additional functions as directed by the Secretary.

III. Organization

Details the organizational structure and operational framework of CLUPPI.

A. National Level

• Supervision: • CLUPPI is supervised by the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning and Legal Affairs.

• Management: • An Executive Director is appointed to manage CLUPPI operations.

• Staffing: • Composed of DAR personnel with relevant qualifications.

• Groups: • CLUPPI-1: Handles applications over five hectares. • CLUPPI-2: Processes exemptions and exclusions over five hectares.

B. Regional Level

• Reconstitution of RCLUPPI: • Established in all DAR Regional Offices under the Regional Director’s supervision.

• Committee Structure: • Headed by designated officials, including a Secretariat.

• Application Processing: • RCLUPPI manages applications for areas of five hectares or less. • Regional Director acts as the approving authority for these applications.

IV. Transitory Provisions

Outlines the transition from previous administrative orders related to exemptions and exclusions.

• Implementation: • New provisions will take effect only after the amendment of existing orders relating to exemptions and exclusions.

• Continuity: • Existing applications will be processed under the previous administrative orders in effect at the time of application.

V. Repealing Clause

Clarifies that this order amends or repeals previous directives.

• Previous Orders: • Amends/repeals Administrative Order No. 14, Series of 1994, and other related issuances inconsistent with this order.

VI. Effectivity

Specifies when the order will officially come into force.

• Publication Requirement: • Order takes effect ten days after publication in two national newspapers.

Key Takeaways

• The CLUPPI is institutionalized to streamline land use conversion processes under various laws.
• It functions as a centralized body for handling applications and coordinating with multiple government agencies.
• The structure includes national and regional components to manage applications of differing scales.
• Transition provisions ensure continuity in application processing until new regulations are promulgated.
• This order repeals previous inconsistent policies and will take effect following the stipulated publication timeframe.