Land Management Reform and One-Stop Shops EO

Policy direction and purpose of LAMP 2

Section 2 directs the Land Administration and Management Project National Steering Committee (LAMP-NSC) to provide policy direction and oversight for LAMP 2.
Section 2 requires review, endorsement, and adaptation of the long term development plan as the long-term vision, goals, and strategic directions for the land administration and management (LAM) sector.
Section 2 mandates ensuring consistency and integration of LAM long-term planning with national programs and government policies.
Section 2 requires the LAMP-NSC to ensure the project’s continuing relevancy, alignment with government policies, programs, and priorities, and to address policy gaps and needs.
Section 2 directs the LAMP-NSC to strengthen consensus among participating agencies and stakeholders on institutional and policy reforms under LAMP 2.
Section 2 requires monitoring of participating agencies’ compliance with commitments to achieve targets on land titling, especially for DENR and LRA.

LAMP-NSC creation; composition; supervision

Section 1 creates the Land Administration and Management Project National Steering Committee (LAMP-NSC) to ensure effective coordination among agencies.
The LAMP-NSC is placed under the supervision of the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Section 1 establishes a specific composition, including:
- Chairperson: Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
- Members: representatives from Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Justice (DOJ), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Land Registration Authority (LRA).
- Representatives from National Anti-Poverty Commission/Basic Sectorsa Council (as named), a Non-Government Organization, and a private sector representative, preferably from real estate development and/or banking industries, appointed by the DENR Secretary subject to approval of the LAMP-NSC.
- Chair(s) of the LAMP Local Steering Committee (as provided).
Section 1 requires that government representatives to the NSC be at least the third highest official of the agency or its equivalent.
Section 1 designates the DENR-Project Coordination Office (DENR-PCO) (as defined) to serve as the Secretariat of the NSC.

LAMP-NSC chair powers; reporting; management oversight

Section 4 provides that the Secretary of the DENR serves as Chair of the LAMP-NSC.
The Chair must regularly convene the LAMP-NSC to ensure undertaking of the LAM sector reform process.
The Chair may call on other government agencies to provide full support to the project, including the policy reform agenda and long-term LAM development program.
The Chair must establish the DENR-PCO to oversee day-to-day operations, management, and coordination of project activities.
The Chair must designate a Project Executive Director to head the PCO.
The Chair must submit regular reports to the President through the Executive Secretary.

Lead agency; component responsibilities

Section 3 designates the DENR as the lead agency of LAMP 2.
Section 3 requires DENR to achieve project outcomes under these components:
- (i) Policy Development
- (ii) Institutional Development and Capacity Building
- (iii) Tenure Security
- (iv) Project Management
Section 3 requires DENR to integrate and coordinate the implementation of the Valuation Component of LAMP 2.

Valuation and tenure security component roles

Section 5 assigns DOF responsibility for the Valuation Component of LAMP 2.
Section 5 requires DOF to establish a Project Management Office (PMO) headed by a Component Manager designated by DOF to oversee day-to-day operations, management, and coordination of project activities.
Section 6 assigns the LRA a key role in the Tenure Security Component.
Section 6 requires LRA to:
- Support advocacy for LAMP 2 reform program, including establishment of the Land Administration Authority (LAA).
- Ensure complementation of its projects and programs with LAMP 2 and ensure regular operations support LAMP 2.
- Designate appropriate officials and staff to LAMP 2 activities.
- Mobilize concerned Registry of Deeds to support OSS operations and all titling activities under the project, including providing records, information, and data on titles.

One-Stop Shops creation and structure

Section 7 creates One-Stop Shops (OSS) for LAMP in each of the participating provinces.
Section 7 provides that the OSS gives the public an integrated delivery of services to facilitate land-related transactions.
Section 7 provides that each OSS houses the offices of:
- the Registry of Deeds
- LAMP Provincial Project Implementation Offices (PPIOs)
- representatives from DENR regional and provincial offices
- DAR
- the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- the LGU Assessoras Office
- and other relevant offices deemed appropriate.
Section 7 provides that the OSS is headed by a manager who is either the LRA Register of Deeds or an appropriate DENR officer, recommended by the DENR-PCO subject to confirmation by the LAMP-NSC.
Section 7 requires participating agencies to provide the necessary support for efficient OSS operations and replication in other provinces.

OSS operations: DENR and LRA responsibilities

Section 8 requires the DENR and LRA, through the OSS Manager, to develop a joint OSS vision and work program.
Section 8 requires them to review and develop systems and procedures for service delivery in the OSS to ensure streamlined requirements and processes.
Section 8 requires establishing partnership agreements among participating agencies such as BIR, DAR, and the LGU Assessoras Office for integrated delivery of land administration services.
Section 8 requires maintaining an updated set of Cadastral Index Maps (CIM) and a database to provide the public accurate and updated land records.
Section 8 requires regular assessment of OSS operations, including exit surveys, studies, and documentation to identify policy and operational issues.
Section 8 requires implementation of an information and education program to promote OSS and improve public awareness and participation in the land administration process.
Section 8 requires regular reporting to the LAMP-NSC.

Local Steering Committees; membership; functions

Section 9 creates Local Steering Committees (LSC) in the city/municipality where the Tenure Security Component and/or Valuation Component will be implemented.
Section 9 provides that the LSC includes a Chairperson: Provincial Governor.
Section 9 provides LSC members include regional/provincial heads of participating agencies: DENR, DAR, BIR, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Local Government Finance and Register of Deeds.
Section 9 requires inclusion of civil society, private sector, and academe representatives recommended by the Provincial Governor and approved by the LSC, plus named local government league and association representatives:
- President of the province’s League of Mayors
- President of the province’s League of Vice-Mayors
- President of the province’s League of Councilors
- President of the Association of Barangay Captains in the province
Section 9 designates the DENR-PPIO as the Secretariat of the LSC.
Section 10 requires the LSC to:
- convene regularly to ensure LAM reform at the local level;
- provide policy guidance to field-level project implementation;
- coordinate land tenure activities, including OSS operations and the valuation component;
- lead local promotion and advocacy of the reform agenda/program;
- review local project performance and recommend to the LAMP-NSC measures to address issues and concerns.

Amendment and effect on prior issuances

Section 11 amends Executive Order No. 82, series of 2002, which created the Presidential Task Force for LAMP, accordingly.
Section 11 provides that all other orders, circulars, and issuances inconsistent with the order are deemed amended or modified accordingly.