LESSON 2.2.1

Question 1

The government must prioritize the safety and well-being of all Filipinos, ensuring that public policies promote the
common good.

Answer 1

Article 2, Section 5 - Promotion of General
Welfare

Question 2

Mandates that the government protects the environment and ensures a clean and healthy living environment, guiding
planning towards sustainable practices.

Answer 2

Article 2, Section 16 - Balanced and Healthful Ecology

Question 3

Allows land ownership but emphasizes that development must be balanced with ecological conservation. Planning
should ensure land use does not harm the environment.

Answer 3

Article 12, Section 3 - Land Ownership and Ecology Conservation

Question 4

LGUs must consult residents and stakeholders before implementing development projects, ensuring transparency and consideration of local interests.

Answer 4

Consultation with Stakeholders (RA 7160, Sec. 26 & 27)

Question 5

LGUs must prioritize residents’ welfare, engage the community in decision-making, and pursue sustainable development practices to enhance quality of life.

Answer 5

Mandate of LGUs

Question 6

LGUs work with the national government to achieve broader development goals.

Answer 6

LGUs as Partners in
National Goals

Question 7

LGUs are political subdivisions of the national government, exercising governance in their territories. They represent residents and have legal rights to enter into contracts, own property, and manage resources.

Answer 7

LGU as a Body Politic and Corporate

Question 8

Explain Public Control Over
Private Property

Answer 8

The state can regulate private property through zoning, ensuring land use benefits the public good.

Question 9

This law establishes the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), focusing on
affordable housing, employment, and sustainable practices.

Answer 9

RA 11201: Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Act (2019)

Question 10

Merges the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and Housing and Land Use
Regulatory Board (HLURB) to streamline housing governance.

Answer 10

RA 11201: Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Act (2019)
Section 4: Consolidation of Agencies

Question 11

Transforms HLURB into the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC) to handle disputes related to
housing and land use.

Answer 11

RA 11201: Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Act (2019)
Section 12: Reconstitution of HLURB

Question 12

This law regulates the environmental planning profession, ensuring that only licensed professionals can practice.

Answer 12

RA 10587: Environmental Planning Act of 2013

Question 13

Covers key areas like examination and licensure of environmental planners, ensuring only qualified individuals practice
the profession.

Answer 13

RA 10587: Environmental Planning Act of 2013

Section 3: Coverage of the Act

Question 14

Planning decisions are influenced by?

Answer 14

by political agendas, resource allocation, and public participation, shaping outcomes.

Question 15

Today’s political leaders’ agendas

Answer 15

Political leaders’ agendas shape planning priorities, often prioritizing short-term projects over long-term needs. Example:
Construction of roads and bridges promised by candidates during election campaigns.

Question 16

Role of the Individual
Planner

Answer 16

Planners must navigate their authority and autonomy within political constraints.

Question 17

Explain the Political Priorities in
Planning Proposals

Answer 17

Proposals that align with political priorities are more likely to be funded.

Example: Transportation projects approved
due to alignment with the national government’s infrastructure priorities under the “Build, Build, Build” program.

Question 18

Living “Off” vs. Living
“For” (Max Weber)

Answer 18

Living “off” means serving for personal gain, while “living for” means serving the community’s interest.

Question 19

Advisory Role of Planners

Answer 19

Planners advise decision-makers but do not have the authority to implement decisions.

Question 20

Planners as Political Actors

Answer 20

Planners often go beyond advisory roles and actively engage in the political landscape.

Example: A Filipino planner actively campaigns for the approval of new zoning laws by meeting with officials and rallying community support.

Question 21

Explain Political Interference

Answer 21

Political pressures can hinder planners’ ability to implement effective solutions.

Example: A Filipino planner’s public
transportation project may be deprioritized by politicians favoring other initiatives.

Question 22

Explain Crisis in Conscience

Answer 22

Planners may face moral dilemmas when political pressures conflict with their ethical beliefs.