30/03/2026
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COTABATO CITY- The Bangsamoro Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) further strengthened its role in regional development as its Executive Director, Atty. Sukarno A. Abas, formally took his oath as the agencyโs representative to the Regional Land Use Committee (RLUCom) during the Committeeโs 1st Regular Meeting held today at BPDA Conference Hall 1, Bangsamoro Government Center, in this city.
The oath-taking was conducted under the leadership of the RLUCom Chairperson and Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) Bangsamoro Director General Mohajirin T. Ali, represented by Director Melanie M. Indar, marking BEZAโs official inclusion in the regionโs key policy-making and coordinating body for land use and spatial planning.
The RLUCom, a special committee under the Bangsamoro Economic Development Council (BEDC), plays a critical role in overseeing land use and spatial development across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It is tasked with formulating and reviewing land use policies, guiding the preparation of the Regional Physical Framework Plan, and ensuring that development initiatives are aligned with the regionโs long-term spatial strategy. The committee also promotes sustainable, balanced, and disaster-resilient development throughout BARMM.
BEZAโs inclusion in the committee signals a significant step toward integrating economic zone development into the broader regional land use framework. As the agency mandated to develop and manage economic zones in the region, BEZA brings valuable insights into investment planning, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion.
Through its participation in the RLUCom, BEZA is expected to help ensure that economic zones, strategic investments, and key infrastructure projects are aligned with land use priorities and environmental considerations. This collaboration aims to strengthen coordinated planning, minimize land use conflicts, and promote the efficient utilization of land resources.
Ultimately, the move reinforces BARMMโs commitment to building a more competitive, sustainable, and investment-ready region through cohesive and forward-looking development strategies.
