Vision

The City Planning and Development Office as the catalyst for the continuous and sustainable integrated and holistic growth of the City through its efficient, participatory and determined formulation, integration, implementation and monitoring of development plans and programs.


Mission

To provide its clientele accessible, competent, tireless and timely services necessary for the city’s achievement of overall development.


General Functions of CPDO

In charge of formulating integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the City as well as integrating and coordinating all sectoral development plans, policies and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies which are all aimed of attaining the city’s development and extending the basic services needed by the constituents and in the ultimate, the city vision.

Ensures that all projects and development within the City of Balanga are in accordance with the development plans and the Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan (CLWUP)

Provide an updated and substantial data/ statistics on various sectors of development for planning and policy formulation as well as for researches and feasibility studies undertaken by students, investors and other government and private agencies Maintain and update publicly accessible documents such as city profile, maps and other publications
Responsible for the City’s planning activities including the development and formulation of the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), Strategic Plan and development studies and reports Establish an appropriate monitoring system for project implemented by the city government (preparation of accomplishment, status and terminal reports)
In charge in the implementation and monitoring of the City’s adopted Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan (CLWUP) through the issuance of Locational Clearances and Zoning Certifications and processing of Development Permits as per HLURB guidelines.

Elsa P. Ilagan
Department Head

Mezzanine Floor Balanga City Hall
(047) 237-0697
+63 966-882-4325
+63 930-058-1258
cpdo1.cob@gmail.com