'It is the policy of the state to provide for a rational, holistic, and just allocation, utilization, management, and development of the country's land resources.' This is to ensure that their 'optimum use is consistent with the principle of sustainable development.' The state also recognizes the need for developing sustainable settlements, and shall 'allocate lands for urban uses … consistent with the principles of environmental management and equitable access to land and security.' The foregoing are the declaration of policies and principles in the introductory provisions of the proposed National Land Use Act (NLUA), as introduced by Sen.

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