Located in the continent of Asia, Philippines covers 298,170 square kilometers of land and 1,830 square kilometers of water, making it the 73rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers. The Philippines became an independent state in 1946, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain.
Sustainable Practices - Land Use. The policies and practices governing land use within communities are fundamental to sustainability and protection of ground and surface water quality and quantity. Faculty and Staff.
In accordance with Section 65302(a) of the Government Code, the Land Use Element of the General Plan identifies the goals and policies that guide the distribution, general location, and extent of uses of land for housing, business, industry, open space, and other uses of land in unincorporated Los Angeles County.