The mandate of the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) in the Philippines, as guided by the Local Government Code, is to formulate integrated development plans (economic, social, physical) for the municipality, conduct research, coordinate sectoral plans, monitor project implementation, analyze financial patterns, and promote public participation to achieve sustainable growth aligned with national goals. They prepare key documents like the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and act as the secretariat for the Local Development Council (LDC).