The Forest Management Bureau (FMB) is currently conducting a 4-day workshop on the review and updating of the results of the FLBD) project of the Province of Iloilo at District 21 Hotel, Iloilo City from September 24-27, 2024. This workshop aims to review and update the outputs of the FLBD project in the Province of Iloilo relative to the current issuances concerning Land Classification.

The workshop was participated by the representatives from NAMRIA, DENR- Legal Affairs Services, and technical personnel from DENR Region 6, particularly from PENRO Iloilo, CENRO Barotac Nuevo, CENRO Guimbal, and CENRO Sara.

In his message, Asec. Arleigh Adorable emphasized the importance of land classification, stating that, land classification is a vital aspect of the country’s environmental stewardship; therefore, this process is essential for implementing effective strategies and management schemes for our land resources. By establishing clear land classifications, we can determine which lands are eligible for private ownership and which will remain under the public domain, managed by the state.

As of today, the FLBD project has successfully delineated approximately 108,189 kilometers of forest land boundary lines across 81 provinces and 2 cities. The outputs of this workshop are to have an updated indicative data such as but not limited to maps, statistics, and draft legislative measure containing the updated technical descriptions (TDs) of blocks subject for reclassification.