DEPDev Urges Congress to Pass National Land Use Act for Food Security
The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) is strongly urging Congress to expedite the passage of the National Land Use Act, a measure pending for 25 years, to bolster food security and combat food inflation. The proposed law aims to establish a unified framework for sustainable land use, considering agriculture, housing, infrastructure, and environmental protection.
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