SEC. 22. Purpose.-The purpose of this Title are:
a) to provide a rational, orderly and efficiennt acquisition, utilization and disposition of land and its resources in order to derive therefrom maximum benefits; and
b) to encourage the prudent use and conservation of land resources in order to prevent an imbalance between the nation's needs and such resources.
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CitationPD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code) Section 22 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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