DENR gets P929 M for cadastral survey

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is remitting P929 million to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the continued implementation of cadastral surveys nationwide.

Cadastral surveys determine the administrative boundary of cities and municipalities, including lots in alienable and disposable lands of public domain.

The move is in line with the Aquino Administration’s goal of expanding economic productivity and growth in rural areas nationwide.

These surveys are necessary in identifying political boundaries of local governments and properties of private land owners.

The survey results are also the basis for land use planning, taxation, and for determining the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of Local Government Units (LGUs).

The fund would be taken out of DENR’s appropriation for land surveys under Continuing Appropriations of the CY 2012 General Appropriations Act. The amount was previously unreleased because of failure-of-biddings and peace and order situations in some 34 municipalities experienced in last year’s implementation, among other factors.