29/07/2026
π A Historic Milestone for the Municipality of Banate! π
The Municipality of Banate proudly celebrates another significant achievement as the 2nd and Final Review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2024β2033 and Zoning Ordinance has been APPROVED and ENDORSED by the Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC) for adoption by the Sangguniang Bayan, and subsequently for endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
This milestone was made possible through the collective efforts of the CLUP Technical Working Group (TWG) Core Team, together with Mayor Peter Paul T. Gonzales, Vice Mayor Filemon Iran, Jr., the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and the Municipal Department Heads.
During the review, the Core Team successfully presented and addressed all the comments and recommendations raised during the 1st PLUC Review held in October 2025, demonstrating Banate's commitment to comprehensive, sustainable, and well-planned development.
π A remarkable achievement indeed! Among all the municipalities in the Province of Iloilo, Banate proudly stands as the fastest municipality to complete its Comprehensive Land Use Planβaccomplishing the entire process in just 1 year and 6 months. This reflects the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of our local officials, technical working group, partner agencies, and stakeholders who worked tirelessly throughout the planning process.
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What's Next?
Following the PLUC endorsement, the proposed CLUP and Zoning Ordinance will proceed to the Sangguniang Bayan for adoption through an ordinance. Once adopted, it will then be forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for review and approval before its official implementation as the Municipality's guiding framework for land use, zoning regulations, and sustainable development through 2033
Congratulations to everyone who made this achievement possible! This is a testament to what unity, dedication, and good governance can accomplish.
Together, we continue building a smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable Banate for present and future generations.