INTEGRATED LAND- AND WATER-USE PLAN
OF THE CITY OF BALANGA, 2012 - 2020
City Government of Balanga
2012
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Contents
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................... v
List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. v
List of Boxes ................................................................................................................................ v
List of Maps ............................................................................................................................... vi
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................................................... vii
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... ix
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
Brief Profile of the City of Balanga ............................................................................................ 2
Brief historical background ................................................................................................... 2
Geographic and administrative jurisdiction .......................................................................... 3
Physical features.................................................................................................................... 6
Topography and bathymetry ............................................................................................. 6
Bathymetry ........................................................................................................................ 9
Soil Texture ........................................................................................................................ 9
Climate............................................................................................................................. 12
Geology and mineral resources ....................................................................................... 12
Hydrology ........................................................................................................................ 12
Air .................................................................................................................................... 18
Natural Hazards ............................................................................................................... 18
Biological resources ............................................................................................................. 24
Forest resources .............................................................................................................. 24
Grassland ......................................................................................................................... 24
Coastal resources ............................................................................................................ 25
Social characteristics ........................................................................................................... 28
Demography .................................................................................................................... 28
Gender and age distribution ........................................................................................... 31
Health, sanitation and medical care ................................................................................ 31
Settlements ..................................................................................................................... 36
Education ......................................................................................................................... 36
Water supply ................................................................................................................... 37
Land Transportation ........................................................................................................ 37
Government institutions ................................................................................................. 38
Religious institutions ....................................................................................................... 38
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Cemeteries ....................................................................................................................... 38
Economic characteristics ..................................................................................................... 42
Agriculture ....................................................................................................................... 42
Fisheries and aquaculture ................................................................................................ 45
Tourism ............................................................................................................................ 47
Commerce, trade and finance services ............................................................................ 51
Mining .............................................................................................................................. 53
Institutional and legal framework........................................................................................ 56
Policies and Laws ............................................................................................................. 56
Balanga City’s vision, mission, goals and development goals.......................................... 68
Programs and projects ..................................................................................................... 70
Priority issues and concerns ................................................................................................ 72
Social issues...................................................................................................................... 72
Economic issues ............................................................................................................... 72
Environmental issues ....................................................................................................... 73
Comprehensive Land-And Water-Use Plan ............................................................................. 74
Planning process .................................................................................................................. 74
Zones and regulatory framework ........................................................................................ 75
Protection and Conservation Zone .................................................................................. 76
Production Zone............................................................................................................... 76
Tourism Zone ................................................................................................................... 76
Built-up Zone .................................................................................................................... 76
Land and Water Transportation Zone.............................................................................. 77
Waste Management Zone................................................................................................ 77
Cemetery and Memorial Parks Zone ............................................................................... 77
Implementation of the Plan ............................................................................................... 157
References ............................................................................................................................. 159
Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................... 163
Annex A. Informal Settlements.............................................................................................. 165
Annex B. List of Roads and their conditions .......................................................................... 171
Annex C. List of Subdivisions ................................................................................................. 189
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. List of barangays in the City of Balanga. ..................................................................... 4
Table 2. Slope classification of areas in Balanga City. ............................................................... 6
Table 3. Water extraction permits granted by NWRB, 2008. .................................................. 17
Table 4. Demographic characteristics of each Barangay, 2007 (NSO, 2007). ........................ 28
Table 5. Projected population from 2011 to 2020 (NSO, 2007). ............................................ 29
Table 6. Age distribution by gender, 2007. ............................................................................ 31
Table 7. General health status, 2010...................................................................................... 31
Table 8. Ten leading causes of morbidity. ............................................................................... 32
Table 9. Ten leading causes of mortality. ............................................................................... 32
Table 10. Nutritional status of pre-school children, 2010. ..................................................... 33
Table 11. Solid waste generation per day by source and disposal, 2010. .............................. 34
Table 12. Enrolment per level of education from SY 2004-2005 to 2008-2009. .................... 37
Table 13. Comparative area utilization of significant agricultural activities. .......................... 42
Table 14. Area and volume of major agricultural crops produced in 2009 and 2010. ............ 42
Table 15. Livestock farms in Balanga City, 2010 and 2011. .................................................... 44
Table 16. Fishery production in 2010. ..................................................................................... 45
Table 17. List of tourism establishments and facilities, 2011. ............................................... 48
Table 18. Number of establishments per business line. ........................................................ 51
Table 19. List of quarry permits as of February 2012. ............................................................ 53
Table 20. Goals and development thrusts.............................................................................. 69
Table 21. Zones and their areas. ............................................................................................. 75
Table 22.Regulatory framework for protection and conservation zone. ................................ 78
Table 23. Regulatory framework for production zone: agriculture. ...................................... 88
Table 24. Regulatory framework for production zone: manufacturing. .............................. 103
Table 25. Regulatory framework for production zone: mining and quarrying.................... 107
Table 26. Regulatory framework for tourism zone. .............................................................. 107
Table 27. Regulatory framework for build-up zone: residential area. ................................. 111
Table 28. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: commercial areas. ............................... 121
Table 29. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: educational institutions. ...................... 133
Table 30. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: institutional area. ................................ 136
Table 31. Regulatory framework for land and water transportation.................................... 141
Table 32. Regulatory framework for waste management zone. ........................................... 147
Table 33. Regulatory framework for cemetery zone. .......................................................... 151
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Solid wate generation by type. ................................................................................ 35
Figure 2. CLWUP updating process. ........................................................................................ 74
LIST OF BOXES
Box 1. Categories of groundwater area. ................................................................................. 15
Box 2. Rating parameters for landslide susceptible areas. .................................................... 18
Box 3. Rating parameters for flooding susceptibility. ............................................................ 19
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LIST OF MAPS
Administrative boundary………………………………………………………………………….….……………………….5
Slope map ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………7
Topography and bathymetry…………………………………………………………………………………………………8
Soil texture………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
Geology and mineral resources ….…..………………………………………………………………………………….13
Water bodies …………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………14
Ground water availability…………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Ground water abstraction map .………………………………………………………………….………………………21
Flood prone areas……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
Liquefaction map ………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………23
Forest and grassland areas …………………………………………………………………………………………………26
Coastal resources ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27
Land transportation map ……………………………………………………………………………………………………38
Residential areas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..39
Institutional areas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………40
Agriculture and fisheries areas …………………………………………………………………………………………..45
Tourism and support facilities …………………………………………………………………………………………….49
Commercial areas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………51
Sand and stone quarry areas ………………………………………………………………………………………………54
Protection and conservation zone map ……………………………………………………………..……………….85
Production zone: agriculture ……………………………………………………………………………………………..95
Production zone: manufacturing ………………………………………………………………………………………101
Production zone: mining and quarrying…………………………………………………………………………….105
Tourism zone ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..109
Built-up zone: residential areas …..……………………………………………………………………………………119
Built-up zone: commercial areas ………………………………………………………………………………………129
Built-up zone: commercial areas –urban ………………………………………………………………………….131
Built-up zone: institutional areas ………………………………………………………………………………………137
Built-up zone: institutional areas- educational institutions…………………………………………….…139
Land and water transportation zone …………………………………………………………………………………143
Land and water transportation zone: proposed….................................................................145
Waste management zone …………………………………………………………………………………………………149
Cemetery and memorial park zone …………………………………………………………………………………..153
Comprehensive land- and water-use map…………………………………………………………………………155
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
BFAR- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
CBFM- community-based forest management
CLUP- comprehensive land-use plan
CLWUP – comprehensive land-and water-use plan
CPDO-City Planning and Development Office
cu. m – cubic meter
DAO- DENR Administrative Order
DAR-Department of Agrarian Reform
DENR- Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DENR-MBIN – Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Manila Bay Area Information
Network
ECC-environmental compliance certificate
ENRO- Environment and Natural Resources Office
FARMC – Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
ha – hectare
HICM- Integrated Coastal Management
Km - kilometer
LGUs- local government units
MGB- Mines and Geosciences Bureau
MRFs-material recovery facilities
NIPAS- National Integrated Protected Areas System
NSO- National Statistics Office
NWRB – National Water Resources Board
PAMB – Protected Area Management Board
RA- republic act
SB- Sanggunian Bayan
SP-Sanguniang Panlungsod
SY-school year
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Integrated Land-and Sea-use Plan is a ten-year document that spells the direction of
the City from 2012 to 2020. Based on the shared vision of transforming the City into a worldclass university town by 2020, this plan was developed collectively by various stakeholders at the
barangay, city, provincial and national levels taking into consideration the interactions of the
social, biophysical and economic factors.
Integrated approach was employed in the development of the plan. This approach
integrated among others the land and water as one planning unit, the multi-sector and crosssector concerns, and the consensus among sectors to arrive at a unified plan. While the City
envisions a university town, which calls for an improvement in the educational sector catering
not only the local students but also those from the other parts of the country and the world, all
other social, economic and environmental factors were integrated in the process. Participatory
planning at the barangay and city levels was also employed in order to capture the concerns of
the stakeholders and develop their sense of ownership of the plan. The involvement of the
various offices from the national and provincial governments facilitated the planning process by
providing the necessary technical expertise and data requirements. At the City Government, the
active participation of the various departments during the planning process and data gathering
was observed.
Balanga City is the capital town of the Province of Bataan, with a total area of 13,393
covering both land and water jurisdiction. The eastern part of the City is urbanized catering for
the commercial, residential and institutional establishments and tourism activities, while the
western part is rural area, which is devoted for residential, agriculture, pasture, grassland and
forests. The sea jurisdiction of the City is part of the Manila Bay, which cater for small-scale and
sustenance fishing.
The City is endowed with natural resources and habitats from the uplands to the coastal
areas that provide support to the social and economic development of the City. Sustainable
development can be attained if the City can sustain its natural resources base. While the City
Government promotes balance between environmental concerns and socioeconomic
development as stipulated in its vision, there are challenges that need to be considered in
CLWUP.
Vision and Mission
The vision of the City of Balanga is expressed as follows”
‘By year 2020, A World-class University Town acknowledged as a center of
political, economic, social and cultural interaction in the Asia-Pacific Region’.
The city envisions a university town known for providing access to high quality education
with complete educational facilities and amenities, supportive and conducive to learning and
provides enhanced academic experience.
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The City’s mission affirms the vision:
‘Build a family-oriented city that provides strong academic atmosphere that will ensure
sustainable development and participative governance for the city.’
By virtue of City Ordinance No. 21, series of 2008, an area of 80.42 has. was declared as
a university town, which traverses Barangays Tenejero, San Jose, Poblacion, Ibayo and Talisay.
A master plan for the development of this area into a university town has been developed.
Following the vision and mission, goals and development thrusts were set based on the
principles of livability, bankability, competitiveness and good governance (see Table 20).
Livability deals with measures to ensure a healthy and dignified standard of living for the City’s
residents. Competiveness spells the ways how the City can be more competitive and excel in the
global economy. Bankability means enhancing fiscal capability, therefore, the City should be
financially stable and should promote public-private sector partnerships. Good governance
deals with the improvement of City’s management, and deals on how accountability, integrity
and transparency can be an integral part of the management.
Goals
Strategic Objectives
LIVABILITY
To improve the delivery of basic
social services
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Attain a highly livable City
Promote the City as recognized regional
center for education and learning
Develop holistic and self-reliant families
Build a safe, accessible, connected and
walkable City
Preserve the City’s environment and heritage
Provide equitable access to quality education
COMPETITIVENESS
To support a sustainable agricultural
development by providing sufficient
pre- and post-harvest facilities and
equipment
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Ensure agricultural productivity
Increase economic gains with local
entrepreneurship
Create a business friendly environment
To provide the necessary
infrastructure and financial assistance
to promote pro-investment and
business-friendly climate
GOVERNANCE
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To encourage people’s participation
in governance
To enhance fiscal capability
To improve governance through
competent and responsible city
government human resources
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Nurture excellence through a responsive
organization
Engage the sectors to co-own the vision
Ensure transparent and efficient government
services
Attain fund adequacy through progressive
revenue generation
Guarantee a rational and policy-based fund
utilization
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Priority issues and concerns
Based on the data collected and the results of the barangay planning workshops, the
following issues were identified that were considered in the development of the Plan.
Social issues
1.
Schools and learning institutions – There is a lack of space and logistical support to some
daycare centers. Due to lack of space, classrooms are not conducive to learning and
sometimes become threat to the students, especially in the transfer of communicable
diseases. In some elementary schools, problems identified are lack of space and
facilities. The computer shops allowing students during classes impose negative impacts
on the studies of the students. While many barangays have existing ordinances on this,
strict and consistent implementation is not observed.
2.
Health centers – Most of the health centers are lacking in medicines and logistical
support such as vehicles that would bring patients to clinics or hospitals. Some health
centers lack space for both the patients and the medical personnel, thus the discharge of
their functions are affected.
3.
Senior citizens center - Most of the barangays have no or small spaces or building for
the senior citizens, where they can hold their activities
4.
Some residential areas are threatened by improper waste management, pollution from
burning of waste or foul odor coming from nearby hog and poultry farms and presence
of informal settlers. Some have experienced shortage of water supply due to
inappropriate design of submersible pumps or lack of sources for potable water.
Ownership of land also threatened the residents in some barangays.
5.
For churches, especially the Roman Catholic Church, lack of spaces to accommodate
people during masses is common. Some do not have parking spaces that usually result
in heavy traffic in the areas.
6.
Public cemeteries are overcrowded and some are occupied by informal settlements.
7.
Cultural and historical sites have not been promoted to attract tourists.
Economic issues
The challenge to economic sector is to sustain the economic activities without sacrificing
the environment and promoting quality of life. Most of the issues identified are those that have
threats to crop and fisheries production. Among the issues are declining area for production due
to land conversion to other uses, effects of pollution, lack of irrigation system, lack of post
harvest facilities and farm to market roads. High cost of farm inputs also resulted to lower
productivity.
Economic activities threaten the people and the environment. For instance, some water
refilling stores compete with non-commercial needs such as water supply for residential areas.
Some piggery farms have no appropriate waste treatment facilities to mitigate the impacts of
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their emissions or wastes. There is also uncontrolled proliferation of flies in the vicinities of
poultries during harvest time.
Environmental issues
1.
Pollution of land, water and air caused by indiscriminate discharge of wastes,
unawareness of the people on the effects of their actions and some economic activities.
Pollution affects not only the living condition of the people but also some major
economic activities such as fisheries, tourism and agriculture.
2.
Illegal cutting of trees in the forest for charcoal making and other domestic uses causes
erosion, flooding, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. It also affects surface and
ground water.
3.
Groundwater and rivers are also affected by contamination due to excessive use of
pesticides and fertilizers and other chemicals used domestically or commercially. Some
establishments and houses have encroached into the buffer zone of water bodies as
specified under existing laws and policies.
4.
Air is polluted by burning of wastes, improper disposal of waste from livestock farms and
fish processing establishments, and emission from cars, tricycles and motorbikes.
5.
There is a lack of awareness on the connectivity of the activities undertaken in uplands
to those in the coastal areas. Waste discharge in the uplands will find their ways to the
rivers and eventually reach Manila Bay, affecting the coastal and marine areas, and
eventually the livelihood of the coastal communities
6.
There is no quantification of the magnitude of pollution in the water, soil and air. There
are no environmental monitoring systems in place in the City or in the Province that
regularly monitor and assess the status of the environment. Monitoring is done on a
case-to-case basis, and only done during occurrence of problems.
7.
Flooding occurs in some portion of the City. This is due to the lack of drainage system
and materials that clog the system. . While the City has been able to respond to this
hazard, there are areas that are naturally low lying and habitation may not be the best
use.
Institutional issues
1.
There is a lack or inconsistent implementation of some ordinances at the barangay level.
This is due to lack of awareness on the ordinance or lack of people to implement them.
2.
Some national laws are not imposed such as the Water Code of the Philippines,
particularly on the easement along waterways. This is often violated particularly in the
urban areas.
3.
Violations occurred with regards to the land-use. Some property owners use their areas
differently from the land-use as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance without securing the
necessary requirements.
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4.
Illegal mining and quarrying occurred in some portion in Maluya. Monitoring illegal
quarries has not been consistently undertaken by the concerned institutions. Some
quarry areas are operating with expired permits.
5.
Lack of resources to implement the resettlement of informal settlers as mandated by the
Supreme Court on the cleaning-up of Manila Bay.
Comprehensive Land-and Water-use Plan
With the City’s vision, the natural, social and economic values, and the priority concerns and
issues, the CLWUP was developed with seven major zones, namely protection and conservation
zone, production zone, tourism zone, built-up zone, land and water transportation zone, waste
management zone and cemeteries and memorial park zones. . The following are the areas
occupied by each zone:
Zone
Protection and conservation
% to total
land area
Area
% to total area
(land and water)
2645.04
23.33
21.38
Forest
2448.75
21.94
19.79
Buffer
55.24
0.49
0.45
Mangrove
42.40
0.38
0.34
Park
31.65
0.28
0.26
Mining rehabilitation area
25.96
0.23
0.21
Marine reserve
41.04
0.00
0.33
Total land
5698.99
51.05
Total land and water
6866.16
Rice/crop
1458.55
13.07
11.79
Other agriculture
2281.85
20.44
18.44
Pasture
1281.08
11.48
10.36
River (see special uses)
Agriculture
Livestock
55.50
223.51
2.00
1.81
Inland aqua
16.09
0.14
0.13
Aquatank
56.19
0.50
0.45
Brackish aquaculture
381.72
3.42
3.09
Marine aquaculture*
282.65
0.00
2.28
Traditional fishing*
157.79
0.00
1.28
Municipal fishing*
726.72
0.00
5.87
212.58
5.38
4.85
Nobel Philippines/Orica
108.42
0.97
0.88
Science park/food processing
103.62
0.93
0.84
0.54
0.00
0.00
Mining
113.78
1.02
0.92
Tourism
273.87
2.45
2.21
Built-up
1584.06
14.19
12.80
1165.23
10.44
9.42
Industrial
Fish processing
Residential
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Zone
% to total
land area
Area
% to total area
(land and water)
Commercial
267.45
2.40
2.16
Institutional
151.38
1.36
1.22
9.52
0.09
0.08
Waste management
Cemetery
Special uses (rivers and roads)
Total
32.54
0.29
0.26
633.66
5.68
5.12
12371.20
100.00
100.00
* Including navigational lane
For each zone, regulatory framework is identified. The dominant and compatible uses, the
restricted uses and the strategies to be undertaken under each zone are stated. The dominant
use is the major use of the area, while compatible uses are the uses in harmony with dominant
use. They can be done in without adverse effect to the dominant use. The restricted uses are
not allowed in the area. They are based on the existing legislations, laws and policies or on the
issues that have adverse impact to the social, economic and environmental aspect of the
communities. The strategies are those that need to be undertaken to implement the CLWUP.
They are stated in general terms and need to be given details in the implementation. Indicative
years of implementation are also provided in the regulatory framework.
Protection and Conservation Zone
This zone aims to protect the natural and historical assets of the City. The natural assets
provide life support system to the economic and social activities. By protecting the natural
assets, the sustainability of the economic and social activities is ensured. The zone includes
forest area and its buffer zone, grasslands, rivers and their buffer zones, coastal resources and
historical sites.
Production Zone
This zone identifies the areas where production can be undertaken such as agricultural
production, manufacturing/industrial areas and mining and quarrying sites. Agricultural
production includes crop production, livestock, aquaculture and fishing. Manufacturing or
industrial areas include the existing site of Orica Philippines Inc., formerly Nobel Philippines and
fish drying areas. New industrial sites include areas for food processing of locally produced
crops and livestock, economic zone, where light industries and food processing can be located,
and a science park, where electronic and semi-conductors can be manufactured. Quarry sites
are limited to existing areas.
Tourism Zone
The tourism zone includes sites for the nature-based activities such as those in the
resorts and the Wetland and Nature Park, Tuyo and the support facilities. Promotion of
historical sites is identified in this zone, including recognition of the United Methodist Church in
Tortugas. Ecotourism area identified in Tuyo shall be devoted for low impact travel or tourist
activities such as hiking, sightseeing, photography, bird watching and educational purposes. The
ecotourism area will be implemented by phase, wherein the upper portion will be developed
first. The remaining areas, where some of the poultry farms are located will be implemented
later. The mining and quarrying site shall be closed upon expiration of the permit/license.
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Built-up Zone
This includes residential, commercial and institutional areas. Under the residential area
are subdivisions, reclassified residential areas, where most are used for subdivision, community
residences, resettlement of the informal settlers and government housing, dormitory and sports
complex. Commercial areas are those that are existing, reclassified and the areas along the
National Road and the Roman Highway. The new Central Business District will be developed for
new commercial establishment and decongest the existing commercial areas, including the area
of the University Town. The institutional areas include the schools, the University Town,
government offices and service areas, health establishments, churches and religious sites, and
open courts/sports facilities.
Land and Water Transportation Zone
This zone includes the road network, the proposed roads such as the extension of the
Enrique Garcia Sr. Avenue, access to Binhian ng Bayan and farm to market roads of concerned
barangays. Navigational lane, berthing area for boats and fish landing ports are the water
transportation facilities.
Waste Management Zone
The waste management zone includes sanitary landfill and materials recovery facilities
by clusters of barangays, and wastewater treatment facility.
Cemetery and Memorial Parks Zone
This zone includes the public and private cemeteries and memorial parks, and areas for funeral
services.
Implementation of the Plan
It requires concerted efforts of the stakeholders to fully implement the Plan. The City
Government is the prime implementer of the plan. Concerned departments should possess
adequate resources and expertise to implement it, including staff and budget. There are
expertise required, which at present not available in the City Government. This includes air and
water quality monitoring, traffic demand management, disaster risk reduction, monitoring of
mining and quarry sites, solid waste management and ecotourism management.
Investments for major projects such as environmental facilities, relocation of informal
settlers, new CBD complex, support facilities for the University town, ecotourism and new
industrial zone are needed, not only from the budget of the City Government but also from
national government and private sector. Approaches for resource mobilization should be
undertaken to attract private sector investment in the City.
Monitoring and evaluation of the plan is a major component during implementation.
The progress of the interventions in terms of programs and projects will be assessed regularly in
order to adjust targets or activities when required. Evaluation should also be undertaken to
assess if the plan’s intended outcomes are being met.
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INTRODUCTION
The Integrated Land-and Sea-use Plan is a ten-year document that translates how the
City attains its sustainable development goals. Based on the shared vision of transforming the
City into a world-class university town by 2020, this plan was developed collectively by various
stakeholders at the barangay, city, provincial and national levels taking into consideration the
interactions of the social, biophysical and economic factors.
Integrated approach was employed in the development of the plan. This approach
integrated among others the land and water as one planning unit, the multi-sector and crosssector concerns, and the consensus among sectors to arrive at a unified plan. While the City
envisions a university town, which calls for an improvement in the educational sector catering
not only the local students but also those from the other parts of the country and the world, all
other social, economic and environmental factors were integrated in the process. Participatory
planning at the barangay and city levels was also employed in order to capture the concerns of
the stakeholders and develop their sense of ownership of the plan. The involvement of the
various offices from the national and provincial governments facilitated the planning process by
providing the necessary technical expertise and data requirements. At the City Government, the
active participation of the various departments during the planning process and data gathering
was observed.
The integration of land and water in the process has not been undertaken in the past.
This integration captures the importance of various ecosystems (forest, upland, lowland and
coastal and marine) and the interactions of socioeconomic activities that may have impacts to
the ecosystems, health and the quality of life of the people. This approach ensures appropriate
provision of land and water to various uses and harmonizes the benefits for each sector, thus
negative impacts of one sector to another are minimized or prevented. It will also guarantee the
protection of the various ecosystems by all stakeholders who have shared responsibilities. As
applied in the planning process, this approach resulted in the identification of better strategies
to sustainably develop the City’s potential areas and protect or conserve its ecosystems and
important features.
This document has three parts, namely: Background of the City, which presents the
important features of the City; the assessment of the priority issues and concerns, and the
integrated land and water use plan defining the various zones, the regulatory framework for
each zone and their respective implementation strategies.
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BRIEF PROFILE OF THE CITY OF BALANGA
Brief historical background
Balanga was formerly a vista of Abucay before it was established as a mission of the
Dominican Order in the Provincial Chapter of April 21, 1714 and later declared a vicariate on
April 18, 1739, under the patronage of Saint Joseph. Upon the establishment of Bataan as a
separate province in 1754, Balanga was made its capital by General Pedro Manuel Arandia due
to its favorable location, at the heart of the new territorial jurisdiction.
The word Balanga originates from the Tagalog word bañga (clay pot), which the town
used to produce and, which was among the best that can be found in the country. The
legendary version where the name Balanga originated is as follows (Municipality of Balanga,
2000):
“Diumano, nagpabando si Raha Mulawin na kung sino man ang makagagawa ng
pinakamalaki’t pinakamatibay na balanga na siyang sasakyan ng prinsesa sa
kaniyang pagtawid sa malaking sapa ay siya nitong makakaisang dibdib.
Sa dami ng balangang ginawa, ang kay Prinsipe Layak ang pinakamalaki at
pinakamatibay kaya’t sa madaling sabi, sa balangang ito idinaos ang kasalan at
magmula noon, “Balanga” ang itinawag sa pook na itong may romansang ingat.
Ayon naman sa ilang matatanda, nasulat daw sa kasaysayan ang pangalang
“Balanga” dahilan sa isang nakatutuwang pangyayari.
Bago pa man daw dumating ang mga Kastila sa Pilipinas, ang bayan ng Balanga ay
isang kaakit-akit na pook. Marami raw itong pagawaan ng balanga. Minsan,
dalawang kawal Kastila raw ang namasyal sakay ng kabayo. Hangang-hanga sila sa
mga namasid. Ipinagtanong tuloy nila ang ngalan ng pook na ito na binalak nilang
lalong paunlarin. Isang babae raw na may sunong na balanga ng tubig ang kanilang
napagtanungan.
At dahil hindi nga marunong ng tagalog ang dalawang sundalo, humigit-kumulang ay
ito ang naging usapan nila. “ Ho! Ho! Hooo!” pigil sa tumatakbong kabayo sabay
lundag sa harap ng nabiglang babae. “Ay, Sino kaya’ng mga ito?, pagulat na tanong
ng babae. “Ano kayang pakay nito sa akin?” Takot na takot, hinigpitan niya ang
pagkakahawak sa balangang sunong. Umakmang tatakbo. Nguni’t naudlot ng
tanungin ng kawal. “Que lugar es este, senorita?” (Anong pook ito binibini?) tanong
ng makisig na kawal habang pigil ng mariin ang braso ng balangang sunong. “Si, que
lugar es este senorita?” ulit ng pandak, hagod ng tingin ang balangang sunong ng
babae habang inaayos ang nalisyang sable sa lalagyan. Lalong nagtumiin sa isip ng
babae na itinanong nila kung ano ang kaniyang sunong. “ Nakupo! Masabi na nga
kung ano itong aking sunong.” Nahihintakutang bulong ng babae. “Baka ako
saksakin kung hindi ko sasabihin. Talagang salbahe!” at kumarimot ng takbo ang
pobre habang sumisigaw ng “balanga! balanga! balanga! “ Halos madurog ang
hawak ng balanga sa higpit ng pagkakahawak. Hindi nito alintana ang pagtawag ng
Kastila. Gulilat, nagkatinginan lang ang dalawa. “Porque?” tanong ng pandak.
Ngunit walang narinig na sagot sa kasama. Iiling-iling, muling sumakay sa kabayo ang
dalawang sundalo.
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“Kung gayo’y balanga pala ang tawag sa lugar na ito”, sa wikang Kastila’y sambit ng
pandak sabay baling sa kasamang nagkamot ng ulo. “Tsk...Tsk...Tsk... Si BALANGA,
BALANGA, BALANGA,” may kakaibang ngiting salo ng makisig na kawal sabay sulat
sa munting kuwadernong hawak.
At magpahanggang ngayon, “Balanga” ang tawag sa kabiserang bayan ng Bataan.”
Despite the ravages of fire, Balanga has many large structures. One of the oldest
provincial government building in the
archipelago is found in this town. It was
erected in 1729.
Balanga was inaugurated as a
city on December 30, 2000 by virtue of
Republic Act 8984. For the last ten
years, there has been a rapid economic
growth in its urban areas. Commercial
establishments, including financing
institutions have proliferated in the
City.
The Plaza Mayor de Balanga is one of the landmarks of the
City. This plaza is used for several functions of the City.
Geographic and administrative jurisdiction
The City of Balanga is located at the eastern part of the Province of Bataan and lies in the
southwestern part of Central Luzon. It is bounded inland by the municipality of Abucay in the
north, Pilar in the south, , the municipalities of Bagac and Morong in the west and Manila Bay in
the east. It is approximately 14015’to 15060’ N latitude and 120010’ to 120045’E longitude.
Balanga is about 124 km by land and about 31.2 nautical miles by ferry to Manila.
The City has a land area of 11,163 ha
and a sea area of 1,230 ha.
The
administrative jurisdiction of the City totals
to 13,393 ha. The eastern part of the City is
urbanized catering for the commercial,
residential and institutional establishments,
while the western part is rural, which is
devoted for residential, agriculture, pasture,
grassland and forests. The sea jurisdiction of
the City is part of the Manila Bay, which
cater for small-scale and sustenance fishing. The Balanga City Hall
There are 25 barangays in the City, 14 of which are urban, 6 are rurban, having portions
that are urban and rural areas, and 5 are rural. The barangays and their respective area are
listed in Table 1.
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Table 1. List of barangays in the City of Balanga.
Barangay
Area (ha)
Bagong Silang
Bagumbayan
Cabog-cabog
Camacho
Cataning
Central
Cupang North
Cupang Proper
Cupang West
Dangcol
Dona Francisca
Ibayo
Malabia
Munting Batangas
Poblacion
Puerto Rivas Ibaba
Puerto Rivas Itaas
Puerto Rivas Lote
San Jose
Sibacan
Talisay
Tanato
Tenejero
Tortugas
Tuyo
Total
551.59
14.43
284.90
111.27
950.20
433.86
32.80
1,422.15
25.87
2,445.37
71.60
Proportion to the
total city area (%)
4.94
0.13
2.55
1.00
8.51
3.89
0.29
12.74
0.23
21.91
0.64
62.77
4.65
653.47
21.84
18.29
164.65
27.68
92.34
97.78
34.77
1,403.93
426.05
32.09
1,778.65
11,163.00
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Rural
Urban
Rural
Rurban
Rurban
Rurban
Urban
Rurban
Urban
Rural
Urban
0.56 Urban
0.04 Urban
5.85 Rural
0.20 Urban
0.16 Urban
1.47 Urban
0.25 Urban
0.83 Urban
0.88 Urban
0.31 Urban
12.58 Rural
3.82 Rurban
0.29 Urban
15.93 Rurban
100.00
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Physical features
Topography and bathymetry
Slope is very essential in planning and management of the City. According to studies
(PEMSEA and MBEMP-MBIN, 2007; Municipality of Balanga¸ 2000), slope gradient affects the
following (1) the degree and severity of erosion, which is directly proportional and highly
correlated to slope gradient (2) nutrient loss or loss of productivity of the land or soil, (3) loss of
fertility and biological deterioration of soil, and (4) the suitability of irrigation system and type of
agriculture crops to be grown. With the heaviness of rainfall, and degree and kind of land cover,
rain-induced landslides occur in areas that are steep.
The City of Balanga has four (4) slope classifications as shown in Table 2. While 55% of
the City is under the 0-3% slope, which is level to nearly level, the other 45% needs to be
protected as erosion has been observed over the years (Barangay consultations). This is due to
the lack of appropriate cover or plants that cover the soil especially in Cabog-cabog, Tanato and
Dangcol.
Table 2. Slope classification of areas in Balanga City.
Description
Level to nearly level - Areas that belong to
these category are the most suitable for
irrigation because of their flat terrain.
Depending on soil physical condition, 3% is
about the maximum slope of the land to be
used for lowland rice production.
Gently sloping to undulating
Areas are suitable for irrigation but require
slight terrain modification in terms of
contouring or terracing. Depending on soil
and climatic condition in the area, 8 percent is
about the maximum slope for upland crop
production that will require more complex
and expensive soil conservation practices
Undulating to rolling
Due to terrain restrictions, irrigation of
lowland rice will not be feasible. Intensive soil
conservation measures are necessary to keep
the soil in place when cultivated.
Rolling to moderately steep
On these lands cultivated crops cannot be
produced continuously over and extended
period of time. Tree crops, however, can be
grown.
Total
0-3
6092.44
Percentage to
the total area
54.58
3-8
2342.11
20.98
8-18
1530.10
13.71
18-30
1198.36
10.73
11,163
100.00
Percent Slope
Area (ha)
Source: PEMSEA and MBEMP-MBIN, 2007; Municipality of Balanga¸ 2000
The Slope Map presents a graphical view of the slope classification in the City.
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Bathymetry
Bathymetry is the bottom topography of a body of water. In the case of the City of
Balanga, information on bathymetry is only available for Manila Bay. There is no information on
the bathymetry of rivers. For the jurisdiction of the City in Manila Bay, bathymetry is gently
sloping at about 1 m/km. The water depth ranges from less than one meter, near the shoreline
to 12 meters offshore. The City’s water jurisdiction belongs to the shallow part of Manila Bay.
Bathymetry is important in navigation, fishing and aquaculture.
Soil Texture
Soil texture refers to the differential ratio and proportion of individual particle sizes such
as sand, silt and clay of the solid phase of the soil. It is an important aspect of land quality and is
important in determining the proper utilization of the land, whether for agriculture or nonagriculture uses. Soil texture influences external and internal factors with regards to drainage.
Clayey and fine textured soils have poor drainage while coarse and medium textured soils have
relatively faster drainage.
In Bataan, the mountain soils is mostly silt clay loam to fine sand, although most of it is
undifferentiated and have developed from the pyroclastic materials from volcanic centers of
Mts. Natib and Samat. The soils of the alluvial plains are clay to clay loam, which were derived
from epiclastic materials from these volcanic centers (PEMSEA and MBEMP-MBIN, 2007).
There are seven (7) types of soils located within the municipality. Descriptions of these
types are as follows (Municipality of Balanga, 2000):
Hydrosoil - This is a miscellaneous land type consisting of alluvial materials of mixed
origin overlying very deep recent marine and brackish water and organic deposits. They
occur within the tidal zones along the shore of Manila Bay which most of the times are
continuously under salty tidal water. These soils are composed of predominantly gray;
slightly firm sandy clay loam, silty clay loam, clay loam. Silt loam or loam surface layer no
more than 30 to 50 centimeters thick. Below this, extending to a depth of l50 to 250
centimeters is partly or wholly decomposed organic matter. Underneath are stratified
layers of silt loam, fine sandy coarse and/or loamy fine sand with sometimes presence of
marine shells.
Pilar silt loam - is a member of some fine clayey family, deep and poorly drained soils.
These soils have dark gray, gray, dark grayish brown, grayish brown, light brownish gray,
grayish gray, bluish gray, light bluish gray. These soils are formed on nearly level former
tidal flat or coastal plain landscape.
La Paz Fine Sand or fine sand - is a member of fine loamy over sandy skeletal family,
shallow to moderately deep over gravel and well-drained soils. They have dark brown,
brown, dark grayish brown and dark yellowish brown, friable to slightly firm, silt loam,
loam, silty clay loam and clay loam horizons no more than thirty (30) centimeters thick. B
horizons are comprised of brown, dark brown, yellowish brown and dark yellowish
brown, friable to firm, silty loam, silty clay loam and clay loam. C horizons below 40- 90
centimeters from the surface are predominantly brown and are composed of weekly
stratified gravelly to very gravelly loamy sand and sand deposits. These soils are formed
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on nearly level to locally, gently sloping (0-0.5% slopes) positions on point bare and flats
of recent river floodplains.
San Manuel fine sandy loam and San Manuel silt loam or fine sandy loam - members of
the fine loamy family, deep and well-drained soils. These soils have dark brown, dark
yellowish brown, brown, grayish brown, dark grayish brown and very dark grayish
brown, friable to firm clay loam, silty clay loam, loam, and silt loam and sandy clay loam
A no more than 50 centimeters thick. Few brownish to reddish mottles may be present.
B horizons are composed of predominantly brown, dark brown, yellowish brown and
dark yellowish brown, friable to firm clay loam, silty clay loam, loam, silty loam and
sandy clay loam with few brownish to reddish mottles. C horizons below l00-l50
centimeters from the surface are predominantly brown and are composed of weakly
stratified loamy and sandy deposits. These soils are formed on nearly level to locally,
gently sloping (0-5% slopes) position on flats or recent river floodplains.
Pilar fine sandy loam or sandy loam - member of the fine clayey family, moderately deep
sand well drained soils. They have dark yellowish brown, slightly firm to firm sandy clay
loam and clay A horizons with brownish sand and reddish mottles, no more than 20 to
40 centimeters thick. When used for paddy rice cultivation, mat matrix color varies from
grayish brown and very grayish brown few gray mottles. B horizons are reddish brown,
dark reddish brown and yellowish red, slightly firm clay with few red mottles and few
manganese concretions. C horizons are reddish brown, dark reddish brown, yellow red
and red, slightly firm to firm clay loam and clay. Few to common stones and boulders are
present.
Antipolo Clay or clay - member of the fine clayey family, shallow to moderately deep and
well-drained soils. These soils have brown to dark brown, strong brown, light reddish
brown, reddish brown, dark reddish brown and yellowish red, slightly firm to firm clay
loam and clay A horizons with reddish mottles, no more than 20 to 40 centimeters thick.
Few to common rock outcrops are present. B horizons are composed of reddish brown,
yellowish red and red, firm clay with reddish yellow and red mottles. Partially weather
parent materials probably basalt and igneous rocks are present. Embedded are few to
common stones and boulders. C horizons are yellowish red, reddish yellow and yellow
and dark red, firm clay with sometimes presence of dusky red and weak red mottles.
Common stones, boulders and bedrocks are present. These soils are formed from basalt,
igneous and other volcanic rocks. These soils occur from gently sloping to very steep
mountain slopes.
The Soil Texture Map shows the specific type of soil of the various barangays.
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Climate
Climate in the country is characterized by the distribution of rainfall in the locality during
the different months of the year. The City falls under Type I climatological type, which is dry in
the months of November to April, and wet or rainy during the rest of the year. The normal
annual rainfall is about 2,030 mm. Typhoons occasionally occur during July to November.
However, due to the global change in climate, there are times when longer spell of dry season or
longer rainy season are experienced. In 2010, there was lesser occurrence of typhoons
compared to the previous years.
Geology and mineral resources
Relevant geological information is important in land-use management. For instance, if
there are mineral resources in the area which can be exploited or mined, understanding the
geological processes is essential in order to ensure that adverse impact to the natural
environment is prevented or mitigated.
Two general structures underlie the City of Balanga: igneous and sedimentary rocks. The
igneous rocks are more extensive than the sedimentary rocks. Igneous formation can be found
in the western portion of the town. This portion is under quaternary recent which is further
classified into two, namely: pyroclastic volcanic and quaternary volcanic. The first classification
is a deposit of pyroclastics and/or volcanic debris like volcanic sand, ashes cinders, bombs
boulders and others, originated from the explosion of volcanic vents and accumulated along foot
slopes. The latter are the severely dissected dormant volcanoes or non-active cones, generally
lava flows of andesine, basalt, dacite, generally with pyroclastics.
Sedimentary rocks of various ages occur mostly on the east of Roman Super Highway,
town proper and along the coastal area. This type of fluviatile alluvium (recent alluvial deposit) is
composed of unconsolidated clay, silt, sand, gravel, cobbles and boulders derived from
weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks deposited along floodplains, streambeds and
banks, valley floors including coastal plains
The Geology and Mineral Resource Map shows the areas with various geological
structure and mineral resources.
Hydrology
There are two sources of water supply in the City, namely: rivers or surface water and
from the ground or groundwater.
Rivers
The river system found in the City composed of major and secondary rivers, creeks and
stream that empty into the Manila Bay. The major one is Talisay River, which headwaters starts
from the southwest of the mountain range down to Manila Bay in the south of Tortugas. Talisay
River runs in between the City and the adjacent Municipality of Pilar. The secondary rivers are
Pangulisan, Abo-abo, Mataan, Ibayo, Tiawer and Tuyo. Water from the rivers provide water
supply to irrigation and fishponds. Some streams or springs provide water supply for domestic
use. The river system serves as a drainage system for the City.
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At present, the major threats to
the rivers include siltation due to erosion
and pollution resulting from human-made
activities and natural processes. Those
occurring as a result of human activities
include cutting of trees, slash-and-burn,
land clearing, mining, conversion of the
use of land into commercial or residential
areas, and indiscriminate dumping of
untreated wastes into the rivers. These
resulted in shallowing and narrowing of
rivers that would eventually cause or
have caused floods during rainy seasons. The Abu-abo River provides irrigation to vast
This also threatened the safety of the agricultural land.
people especially those living near the
rivers. The other threat is pollution. Bodies of water become the sink of waste. Direct
discharging of wastes into the water or to the soil, excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, and
settlement along the river are some of the leading causes of pollution of rivers. Pollution of
rivers had resulted to the decline in fishery resources. At present, fishing in any of the rivers of
the City does not provide lucrative source of income as the quality and quantity of fish have
declined dramatically. Fishing is only undertaken for sustenance. However, illegal way of fishing
is still occurring, such as poisoning and use of electricity.
Map of River System shows the various rivers, creeks and streams.
Groundwater availability
Groundwater is very important in the City in terms of supply to domestic, commercial
and industrial areas. Its availability depends on the hydrogeological conditions of the area,
namely: quaternary formation area (shallow and deep-well area); tertiary formation area (deepwell area) and other areas (difficult areas for water exploitation). Box 1 describes these
categories. The first two categories have potential for water development. The City is
characterized by shallow and deep well area, and difficult area. The Groundwater Availability
Map shows the areas under these categories.
Box 1. Categories of groundwater area.
Shallow and deep well area is the alluvium plain area, which has a groundwater basin with
several aquifers and aquicludes. The aquifers consist of sand and gravel layers as well as
impervious layers of clay and/or silt. They have enough magnitude, scale and permeability to
produce large quantities of ground waters.
Deep well area corresponds to diluvium and/or tertiary sediments consisting mainly of Neocene
age, which have lower groundwater potential compared to the shallow and deep well areas. This
is best suited to the development of hand pump deep well, which requires small pumping rates.
Difficult area – corresponds to an area where ground water development is difficult. The
geology of this type of area mainly consists of intrusive, metamorphic and volcanic rocks.
Source: NWRB as mentioned in PEMSEA and MBIN, 2007
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Groundwater abstraction
Groundwater abstraction refers to the extraction of water from the ground, and remains
sustainable as long as it does not exceed the recharge rate or natural flow of aquifers. Due to
the growing population, urban sprawl and increasing water demand for commercial and
industrial use, groundwater abstraction has not been regulated. Extraction of water from the
ground or bodies of water requires permit from the National Water Resources Board. As of
2008, the NWRB (2010) had permitted grantees for various purposes such as domestic,
recreation and irrigation. Table 3 shows the type of permits granted by NWRB.
Table 3. Water extraction permits granted by NWRB, 2008.
Grantee
Location
Source
Purpose
Date approved
Romeo Reyes
Tuyo
Bakulao Ck.
Irrigation
4/26/1977
Reynaldo F. Salazar
Tuyo,
Bakulan R.
Irrigation
4/12/1977
Melanio S. Banzon Jr.
Munting Batangas
Pansol Creek
Irrigation
3/19/2004
Manuela Corporation
Cataning
Abu-Abu River
Irrigation
4/21/2005
Earthfield Development
Corporation
Delfin Basilio Jr.
Brgy. Tuyo
Deepwell
Domestic
4/27/2006
Tuyo
Groundwater
Domestic
1/24/1978
D. Basilio
Tuyo
Deep Well
Domestic
1/24/1978
F.S.D.C.
Manimas
Aho-Aho R.
Irrigation
6/13/1978
Genero Mendoza & Romeo
Reyes
Isabel L. Banzon
Tuyo
Bakulao Ck.
Irrigation
4/23/1979
Balanga
Baculao Ck.
Irrigation
11/14/1979
National Irrigation
Administration (NIA)
NIA
Bani
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
Maluang
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
NIA
Maluang
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
NIA
BanI
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
NIA
Tenejeros
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
NIA
Maluang
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
NIA
Tuyo
Deep Well
Irrigation
3/19/1980
NIA
Balanga
Micay Aca River
Irrigation
4/30/1980
Joyous Group Developers Inc.
Tenejero
Pajo River
Recreation
1/31/1986
Balanga Water District
Poblacion
Pob. Pump St#1
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
Talisay
Talisay Pump St
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
San Jose
New Pub. Mkt. Ps
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
Wakas, Cupang
Cupang Wakas Ps
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
Poblacion
Poblacion Ps#2
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
San Jose
St. Joseph Ps
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
Dona Francisca
Dona Franc. Ps
Domestic
11/14/1989
Balanga Water District
Cupang Wes
Cupang West Ps
Domestic
11/14/1989
Tierra Minerva Property
Development Corporation
V. L. Construction
Cupang
Deepwell
Domestic
7/9/1991
Balanga
Guang-Guang
River
Recreation
5/26/1995
Source: NWRB (unpublished).
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The Groundwater Abstraction Map shows the various permits in the City as given by NWRB.
Air
There has been no monitoring on the quality of air in the City. Barangays in rural areas
can still claim that the air is of good quality. However, in the urban areas, threats include among
others, emission coming from vehicles and other activities. With the number of tricycles and
cars plying through the major roads of the City, there has been a deterioration of the quality of
air. Deterioration, however, cannot be quantified due to lack of data.
Other threats to healthful air are burning of debris and waste by residents or by owners
of farms. The City has been implementing an ordinance prohibiting this act, however, enforcing
it remains to be seen in some barangays. Foul odor near piggeries and fish processing
establishments were also some of the threats that have been bothering the communities.
Natural Hazards
Landslide susceptibility
A landslide is a natural phenomenon that involves the movement of mass of rock, debris
or earth down a slope under a direct influence of gravity. It can be initiated by rainfall,
earthquake, volcanic activity, excessive extraction of groundwater, mining, disturbance and
change of slope due to human activities or any combination of these factors. Landslides have
adverse impacts to life and properties.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau -Regional Office 3 (MGB, unpublished) conducted a
rapid geohazard assessment in 2009 to assess the vulnerability of the 25 barangays to flooding
and landslides. Based on the rating parameters presented in Box 2, the barangays were rated
with low, moderate or high. There are four barangays (Cabog-cabog, Tanato, Dangcol and
Munting Batangas) that have potential for landslides occurrences. The barangay proper areas
have low susceptibility while the road cuts and generally high and mountainous areas have
moderate to high susceptibility. The upper area of Tuyo was also identified to be moderate to
high susceptible (PEMSEA and MBIN, 2007).
The Liquefaction and Rain-induced Landslide Map shows the specific areas in the City which are
prone to landslides.
Box 2. Rating parameters for landslide susceptible areas.
High
 Presence of active and or recent landslides
 Presence of numerous and large tension cracks that would directly affect the community
 Areas with drainage that are prone to landslide damming
 Steep slopes
Moderate
 Areas with indicative or old landslides
 Presence of small tension cracks and are located away from the community
 Moderate slopes
Low
 Low to gently sloping area
 Absence of tension cracks
Source: MGB, unpublished.
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Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a process where loose, sandy and water saturated soil lose their capacity
to bear any weight or load due to strong ground shaking, like earthquakes. Under this condition,
both the sediments and water flow-up to the surface forming conical features called sand blows
or boils. Areas along rivers, deltas and coastal areas are susceptible to liquefaction. Liquefaction
damages may include extensive tension cracks, ground undulation or upheavals, and
undifferentiated subsidence of buildings.
In the City, the coastal barangays are susceptible to this phenomenon. Development in
the areas, including settlement should be controlled.
The Liquefaction and Rain-induced Landslide Map shows the areas that are likely to be
affected by liquefaction.
Flood-prone areas
Flooding is the most frequently occurring hazard in the City. The assessment of Mines
and Geosciences Bureau (MGB, 2009) rated the barangays with low, moderate or high
susceptibility based on the rating parameters presented in Box. 3- The results of the assessment
were as follows:
1.
Nine barangays with low susceptibility in most areas are Cabog-Cabog, Tanato, Dangcol,
Munting Batangas, Camacho, Bagong Silang, Talisay, Tenejero and Ibayo.
2.
Nine Barangays with low susceptibility in most areas but with portion that are generally
low-lying and near to agricultural areas or major rivers or creeks that have moderate to
high susceptibility. These are Tuyo, Bagumbayan, Dona Francisca, Cupang West, Cupang
Proper, Central, Poblacion and San Jose.
3.
Barangay Cupang North has a low to moderate due to its proximity to the confluence of
the rivers.
4.
Five barangays are rated with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding (Tortugas,
Puerto Rivas Ibaba, Puerto Rivas Itaas, Puerto Rivas Lote, Sibacan and Malabia. They are
affected with flooding from the release of excess water from the dam located in Pilar,
overflow from the rivers, tide changes and structurally controlled areas such as
elevated/upgraded roads.
5.
Cataning has different flood levels and susceptibility and is controlled by its topography.
Box 3. Rating parameters for flooding susceptibility.
Low- 0-0.5 meter depth of floodwaters
Moderate – 0.51-1 meter depth of floodwaters
High – more than 1 meter
Source: MGB, unpublished,
http://www.mgbr3.ph/files/Hazard%20map%20of%20Bataan.pdf
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Sea-Level Rise
Accelerated sea level rise is an effect of the changing climate of the world. The
Philippines, being an archipelago, is not spared from this hazard. Bataan is one of the provinces
prone to sea-level rise. Predictions made for Manila Bay in 50 years include one-meter, twometers and seven-meters. Barangays Tuyo and part of Sibacan are likely to be affected by onemeter rise, and Barangays Tortugas, Pto. Rivas Ibaba and parts of Pto. Rivas Itaas and Pto. Rivas
Lote are susceptible to two-meter rise (PEMSEA, unpublished).
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Biological resources
Forest resources
Forests are habitats to significantly important plants and animals and maintain the
balance of the ecosystem by performing ecological functions. Forests protect the soil against
erosion and enrich the soil and natural regulation of the hydrologic cycle, including the flow of
surface and ground water in a watershed. They purify the air through carbon sequestration.
Forests also play a major role in controlling floods and landslides, especially those that are raininduced.
Forest areas in the
City can be found in Danggol,
Tanato and Tuyo. The total
forest area in 2003 was
about 1,937 has. or about
17% of the City’s land area.
The area is under the
jurisdiction
of
the
Department of Environment
and
Natural
Resources.
Several programs are being
implemented to protect the
forest areas. Involvement of
the City Government or the Forest areas in Tuyo, Dangcol and Tanato.
Barangay in the management
of the area is very minimal. It is limited to the projects where the communities are participants.
A more active participation of the City Government may contribute to the curbing of illegal
activities that threaten the forests.
Threats to the forests in the City include illegal cutting of trees, practice of shifting
cultivation, illegal settling and illegal collection of non-timber products. Declining area of the
forest impacts on the lower areas of the City and causes flooding, water shortage and pollution
of rivers through sedimentation resulting from erosion, and change in the temperature or
climate. These issues have direct impact to the social and economic aspects. For instance, lack
of water for irrigation has effects on the production of agricultural crops and orchards. Loss of
properties due to flooding has impacts on the quality of life, particularly those marginal
members of the communities.
The Forest Area Map shows the extent of forest area in the City.
Grassland
Grassland is an important habitat to be protected. These areas act as buffer to the
forest, river banks, agriculture areas and even residential areas. Vast portion of the grassland
has been used for residential areas and orchards. Issues confronting grasslands include
grassfires, particularly during summer and harvesting of grass, which is used as filling materials
in land development.
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Coastal resources
Coastal resources and habitats in the City are limited to mangrove, mudflats and fishery
resources. Over the years, just like any area along Manila Bay, mangroves and mudflats declined
dramatically. However, the Provincial and the City Government have programs to rehabilitate
these habitats. The Province of Bataan, together with the private sector and the Partnerships in
Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) has been implementing the
Bataan Integrated Coastal Management Program. Under this program, an integrated framework
to protect the coastal areas from impacts coming from socio-economic activities is implemented
through effective partnerships with the city/municipal governments and the communities in the
coastal areas.
The City Government, as part of its tourism project has established in Barangay Tortugas
the Balanga City Wetland and Nature Park. While the City Government is promoting the area as
a tourism site, the mangrove areas and mudflats are being protected. Migratory birds use the
mangrove areas as their roosting ground. The frequent stay of migratory birds in the area is
dependent on the status of the mangrove stand and the mudflats in the area. On January 15,
2011, bird watchers counted about 13,984 migratory birds of different species. This indicates
that there is a need to protect the area from activities that have negative impacts to the birds.
Mangrove areas and mudflats play very important roles in the ecological balance of the
area. Mangroves provide shoreline protection especially during storm surges. They also act as
filters of wastes such as sediments that may be deposited into beds of Manila Bay. They also
assimilate carbon dioxide just like the trees in the forests. Mangrove acts as breeding grounds of
fish and habitats for a rich diversity of species.
Based on 2002 data, the mangrove and mudflat areas in the City of Balanga were about
16 has. and 300 has., respectively (Landsat ETM+, 2002). In 2008, the mangrove areas increased
to about 41 ha due to the
reforestation and rehabilitation
efforts of the government and
the communities. The Mangrove
and Mudflat Area Map indicates
the extent of these resources in
the City.
Threats to mangrove
areas are cutting of trees,
excessive pollution that the
mangrove stand could not
assimilate such as solid wastes
and conversion of mangrove Mangrove areas are also threatened by the wastes being
areas to other uses such as dump into the waterways.
residential or fishpond areas.
Portion of the mangrove areas in Tortugas has been awarded beneficiaries as part of the
agrarian reform program. Due to the inconsistency with the laws on forestry code and fishery
code, occupancy of the area has not been fully implemented. This issue has not been clarified
with the occupants or recipients or the City Government thus, the threat to the remaining
mangrove areas of the City remains.
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Social characteristics
Demography
Based on the 2007 census of population, the total population of the City of Balanga was
84,105 with a total number of households of 17,824. The population density of the City was 8
persons per hectare. The population density in rural areas was 2 persons/ha, in rurban areas, it
was 8 and in urban areas, it was 50. Puerto Rivas Ibaba was the most densely populated with a
population density of 237 persons/ha, followed by Malabia with 179. The average City
population growth rate was 2.03 percent based on 2000 and 2007 census. Bagong Silang
recorded the highest growth rate of 7.16, much higher than the City growth rate. Among the
barangays, Cupang Proper was the most populated. Cupang Proper had the highest number of
households, while Bagong Silang has recorded the highest household size.
Table 4 shows the total population, population density and growth rate based on 2000
and 2007 census for each barangay. Table 5 shows the projected population from 2011 to 2020.
Table 4. Demographic characteristics of each Barangay, 2007 (NSO, 2007).
Barangay
Bagong Silang
Bagumbayan
Cabog-cabog
Camacho
Cataning
Central
Cupang North
Cupang Proper
Cupang West
Dangcol
Dona Francisca
Ibayo
Malabia
Munting Batangas
Poblacion
Puerto Rivas Ibaba
Puerto Rivas Itaas
Puerto Rivas Lote
San Jose
Sibacan
Talisay
Tanato
Tenejero
Tortugas
Tuyo
Total
Total
Population
4,787
2,331
1,761
3,509
6,139
4,035
2,281
9,565
1,915
1,254
2,432
2,177
833
2,116
707
4,343
2,014
2,611
7,130
1,713
1,542
642
8,632
2,872
6764
84,105
Population
density
(person/ha)
9
162
6
32
6
9
70
7
74
1
34
35
179
3
32
237
12
94
77
18
44
0.5
20
89
4
8
Growth rate
7.16
0.43
1.87
4.09
1.07
1.91
0.54
3.41
0.21
1.86
3.06
2.12
0.14
6.23
-2.33
1.50
0.40
6.40
2.64
0.36
2.39
2.64
1.19
0.70
4.13
2.03
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households
740
567
388
665
1,429
886
551
1,897
473
276
494
471
207
348
209
981
491
424
1,490
419
328
134
1,992
686
1,278
17,824
Ave. HH Size
6
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
3
4
4
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
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Table 5. Projected population from 2011 to 2020 (NSO, 2007).
Barangay
Bagong Silang
Bagumbayan
Cabog-cabog
Camacho
Cataning
Central
Cupang North
Cupang Proper
Cupang West
Dangcol
Dona Francisca
Ibayo
Malabia
Munting Batangas
Poblacion
Puerto Rivas Ibaba
Puerto Rivas Itaas
Puerto Rivas Lote
San Jose
Sibacan
Talisay
Tanato
Tenejero
Tortugas
Tuyo
2011
6,311
2,371
1,896
4,119
6,405
4,353
2,331
10,936
1,931
1,350
2,744
2,367
838
2,695
643
4,609
2,046
3,347
7,913
1,737
1,695
712
9,050
2,953
7,951
2012
6,763
2,382
1,932
4,287
6,473
4,436
2,344
11,309
1,935
1,375
2,828
2,417
839
2,863
628
4,678
2,054
3,561
8,122
1,744
1,735
731
9,157
2,973
7,478
2013
7,247
2,392
1,968
4,462
6,542
4,521
2,356
11,694
1,939
1,401
2,915
2,469
840
3,041
614
4,748
2,062
3,789
8,337
1,750
1,777
751
9,266
2,994
8,621
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7,765
2,402
2,005
4,645
6,612
4,607
2,369
12,092
1,943
1,427
3,004
2,521
841
3,230
599
4,819
2,071
4,032
8,557
1,756
1,819
770
9,376
3,015
8,976
2015
8,321
2,412
2,042
4,835
6,682
4,695
2,382
12,504
1,948
1,454
3,096
2,574
842
3,432
585
4,891
2,079
4,290
8,783
1,762
1,863
791
9,487
3,036
9,346
2016
8,916
2,423
2,080
5,032
6,753
4,785
2,395
12,930
1,952
1,481
3,191
2,629
843
3,646
572
4,964
2,087
4,564
9,015
1,769
1,907
812
9,600
3,057
9,732
2017
9,554
2,433
2,119
5,238
6,825
4,876
2,408
13,370
1,956
1,508
3,288
2,684
845
3,873
558
5,039
2,095
4,857
9,253
1,775
1,953
833
9,714
3,078
10,133
2018
10,238
2,444
2,159
5,452
6,898
4,970
2,421
13,826
1,960
1,536
3,389
2,741
846
4,114
545
5,114
2,104
5,167
9,497
1,781
2,000
855
9,830
3,100
10,552
2019
10,970
2,454
2,199
5,675
6,972
5,065
2,434
14,297
1,964
1,565
3,493
2,799
847
4,370
533
5,191
2,112
5,498
9,748
1,787
2,047
878
9,946
3,121
10,987
2020
11,755
2,465
2,240
5,907
7,046
5,161
2,448
14,783
1,968
1,594
3,600
2,859
848
4,643
520
5,268
2,120
5,850
10,005
1,794
2,096
901
10,065
3,143
11,440
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Total
93,304
95,044
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104,132
107,134
110,267
113,537
116,952
120,520
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Gender and age distribution
As of 2000, of the total population of 71,088, there were 35,502 males and 35,586
females. The age distribution by gender is presented in Table 6.
Table 6. Age distribution by gender, 2007.
Age Group
Number
All ages
Under 1
1-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80 and over
Source: NSO, 2007.
71,088
1,708
6,899
8,213
7,626
7,595
6,981
5,611
5,443
4,849
4,393
3,509
2,798
1,539
1,352
1,004
682
425
420
Total Population
Percent to total
Both sexes
Male
100
49.94
2.4
2.5
9.71
9.92
11.55
11.83
10.73
10.8
10.68
10.55
9.82
9.86
7.89
7.84
7.66
7.62
6.88
7.01
6.18
6.19
4.94
4.78
3.94
4.04
2.16
2.16
1.9
1.83
1.41
1.21
0.96
0.91
0.6
0.52
0.59
0.43
Female
50.06
2.3
9.49
11.28
10.65
10.81
9.78
7.95
7.69
6.75
6.17
5.09
3.83
2.17
1.97
1.62
1.01
0.68
0.76
Health, sanitation and medical care
General health situation
General health situation is described by three factors, namely fertility, morbidity and
mortality. In 2006, the crude birth rate was 22.6, incidence of diseases or morbidity was 7,970
and mortality record was 5.3 for crude death rate, and 6.2 for infant mortality rate.
The general health status since 2005 is presented in Table 7. The ten leading causes of morbidity
and mortality are shown in Tables 8 and 9, respectively.
Table 7. General health status, 2010.
Items
Fertility
Crude birth rate
Morbidity
General medical
Mortality
Crude death
2005
Year
2007
2006
2008
2009
22
20.3
22.2
21.4
22.6
7,821
8,827
5,151
6,548
7,970
5.1
4.6
5
4.3
5.3
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Items
2005
rate
Infant mortality
11.4
rate
Maternal
0
mortality rate
Source: City Health Office, 2010.
Year
2007
2006
2008
2009
4.5
7
9
6.2
.03
0
0
0
Table 8. Ten leading causes of morbidity.
Causes
2,668
407
400
271
209
193
159
142
61
53
Number of cases/year
2008
3,512
652
754
313
277
282
6
47
137
32
69
62
27
26
25
24
21
11
Number of cases/year
2008
36
60
19
45
37
28
36
11
2007
AURI, CARI, URTI
Diarrhea
Hypertension
Tonsilitis
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Sore eyes
Amoebiasis
Mumps
Acute bloody diarrhea
Source: City Health Office, 2010.
2009
5,817
677
365
394
25
84
2
5
8
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Table 9. Ten leading causes of mortality.
Causes
Myocardial infraction
Cancer
Renal failure
Pneumonia
Multi-organ failure
Sepsis
Cadiovascular accident
Pulmonary tubercolosis
Source: City Health Office, 2010.
2007
2009
31
33
37
31
58
24
32
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Nutrition status
Nutrition status of children in the pre-school is measured by their weight. There are four
categories of nutrition status, namely: normal, underweight, severely underweight and
overweight. Of the 13,554 children weighed in 2009, 12,887 were normal or 95%; 406 or 3%
were underweight; 87 or 0.06% were severely underweight; and 183 or 1.4 % were overweight.
The breakdown of nutrition status per barangay is shown in Table 10.
Medical care
There are five hospitals with a capacity of 490 beds and about 883 medical staff. There
are 53 health centers and clinics and 23 Rural Health Units and Barangay Health Units.
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One of the City Government’s major programs is the Galing Health Card, which targets
the indigent families to avail medical services from the Bataan General Hospital and assistance in
the purchase of medicines. It also provides laboratory equipment and medical supplies to the
Barangay Health Units or Rural Health Units. In 2009, Galing Cards were issued to 6,027
members of indigent families, and assisted 621 cardholders who availed medical services and
financial assistance to aid in the purchase of their medicines
Table 10. Nutritional status of pre-school children, 2010.
Barangay
No. of
children
Bagong Silang
815
Bagumbayan
364
Cabog-cabog
271
Camacho
660
Cataning
1,176
Central
790
Cupang North
389
Cupang Proper
1,417
Cupang West
321
Dangcol
260
Dona Francisca
251
Ibayo
336
Malabia
135
Munting Batangas
421
Poblacion
94
Puerto Rivas Ibaba
672
Puerto Rivas Itaas
175
Puerto Rivas Lote
414
San Jose
1,095
Sibacan
268
Talisay
242
Tanato
103
Tenejero
1,400
Tortugas
362
Tuyo
1,123
Total
13,554
Source: City Health Office, 2010.
Normal
794
359
249
621
1,095
703
386
1,350
311
240
240
307
119
391
94
634
161
397
1,068
248
221
99
1,348
341
1,101
12,877
Nutrition status
Severely
Underweight
underweight
4
4
1
0
18
3
18
4
75
3
59
15
3
0
46
4
4
1
16
3
2
0
11
10
7
0
19
6
0
0
17
8
7
1
12
4
13
7
10
0
9
0
1
2
34
4
15
4
5
4
406
87
Overweight
13
4
1
17
3
13
0
17
5
1
9
8
9
4
0
13
6
1
7
10
12
1
14
2
13
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Sanitation
Solid waste generation, collection and disposal
Solid wastes generated in the City can be classified according to sources, namely domestic,
commercial, institutional and industrial. Each source generates biodegradable and nonbiodegradable wastes. Biodegradable can be composted to be used as fertilizers like the garden
and kitchen wastes. Papers and cardboards can be reused or recycled. Some non-biodegradable
such as plastic containers, bottles, tins, metals and the likes can be reused or recycled. The final
waste to be disposed should only those that are non-reusable or non-recyclables.
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In 2010, the City generated a total of 160 cu. m. of solid wastes per day. The General
Services Office collected all the wastes and disposed them at the controlled dump site located in
Munting Batangas. Table 11 shows the breakdown of solid wastes generation collection and
disposal.
Table 11. Solid waste generation per day by source and disposal, 2010.
Disposal site
Source
Domestic
Waste
generated
(cu.m.)
Waste
collected
(cu.m)
30.00
30.00
84.00
84.00
6.00
6.00
4.00
4.00
11.20
11.20
0.80
0.80
2.00
2.00
5.60
5.60
0.40
0.40
2.00
2.00
5.60
5.60
Recyclables
0.40
0.40
Biodegradable
8.00
8.00
Type of
waste
Biodegradable
Non-biodegradable
Recyclables
Commercial
Biodegradable
Non-biodegradable
Recyclables
Institutional
Biodegradable
Non-biodegradable
Recyclables
Hospital
Agricultural
Biodegradable
Non-biodegradable
Capacity
Remaining
service life
(years)
Daily
loading
(ton/
day)
Location
Area
(ha)
Munting
Batangas
4.0
9.6 million
tons
5
45.6
9.6 million
tons
5
6.08
Munting
Batangas
9.6 million
tons
5
3.04
Munting
Batangas
9.6 million
tons
5
3.04
Munting
Batangas
3.
3.2
120,000
tons
MINIMRF
4.0
4.0
4.0
0.5
Source: City General Services Office, 2011.
In terms of waste generation, domestic sources were the highest generators accounting
to 75% of the total waste. In terms of the type of waste, Figure 1 shows the composition of
waste generated. Non-biodegradable wastes were the highest, accounting to about 66 %.
The remaining lifespan of the controlled dumpsite is about five years, if the rate by
which waste loading would not increase. However, due to the increasing population in the City,
waste generated continues to increase. In order to extend the dumpsite’s lifespan, reduction of
waste, such as the non-biodegradable wastes, is necessary. Packaging used in fast foods, take
out counters, and food service establishments, and plastic containers used in the markets and
grocery stores could be reduced by using reusable bags and containers. Reusing and recycling of
waste materials are also other means of reducing the wastes being dumped.
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Figure 1. Solid wate generation by type.
Recyclables, 5%
Biodgradable,2
9%
Nonbiodegradable
66%
Source: City General Services Office, 2011.
Controlled dumpsites are
not sustainable, as in the long run,
leachete from the decay of the
waste
would
ultimately
contaminate the soil and water.
This potential problem has been
identified by nearby barangays.
While
the
collection
system of the City has been
efficient in collecting garbage,
there
are
residents
who
indiscriminately
throw
their
garbage in waterways or vacant
areas. Some throw their small Controlled dumpsite in Munting Batangas.
pieces of wastes in the streets or
public areas. Awareness of the people on proper disposal of and reduction of wastes need to be
improved.
Wastewater
Aside from garbage, management of wastewater has not been given emphasis. Direct
discharges of untreated wastewater into the soil and water have been identified as one agents
of rivers and ground water pollution. Some informal settlers along rivers, who lack sanitation
facilities, throw their excreta directly into the rivers or into the land. Some piggeries do not have
the necessary facilities to treat the farm waste and discharge directly into the rivers or land.
Aside from the foul odor that threatens the community, problem of insect borne-diseases and
contamination of water are some of the concerns.
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Toilet facilities
In 2007, about 17,015 households or 95% of the total of 17,824 had toilet facilities with
septic tanks. At present, in some barangays, some residential areas have no toilets and septic
tanks. This is in particular with the informal settlements.
Settlements
Residential areas are found in each barangay. Subdivisions have been developed in
response to the urbanization of the City. Many areas have been converted into subdivisions.
The list of subdivisions is presented in Annex 3. Residential areas in most barangays are
provided with basic utilities such as water and power supplies. In 2007, 13,496 households or
76% had access to individual piped-in water system; 1,596 or 9% had access to communal water
faucet; and 2,731 or 15% households had access to deep wells, springs, streams and other
sources. At present, however, some have problems on shortage of water. All barangays have
power supply, however, some households in the rural areas have no access to power supply.
The City of Balanga is not spared from the social problem of informal settling. In 2007,
about 7.4% of the total households or 1,319 households were informal settlers. There has been
an increase since then. Illegal settlements can be seen along riverbanks, public lands and some
in private lands. As of early 2011, there are approximately 3,080 families in illegal settlements.
From 2008 to 2011, there is an increase in the number of households in informal settlements by
more than 200%. Except for Dangcol, Malabia and Poblacion, all barangays have informal
settlements. Annex A. shows the number of informal settlers in each barangay in 2011.
Issues related to informal settlement include safety of the residents, lack of basic
services, sanitation and pollution. During rainy seasons, many of the illegal settlements are
flooded. This poses risk to the community and incurs additional spending from the government
for evacuation and relief operations. Due to lack of water and sanitation facilities, there is also a
risk on the health of the people and the ecosystem (e.g., bodies of water).
Location of the residential areas is presented in the Built-up Areas Map.
Education
There are 45 schools in the City offering pre-elementary, elementary, secondary and
tertiary education. Twenty four of which are public schools, while 21 are private.
The
improvement of the educational sector is a priority concern in the City in order to attain its
vision of transforming the City into a world class university town. Table 12 shows the number of
students at the pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
The Educational Institutions Map shows the location of schools in the City.
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Table 12. Enrolment per level of education from SY 2004-2005 to 2008-2009.
Type of school and
level of education
SY 2004 2005
SY 2005 - 2006
SY 2006 2007
SY 2007 2008
SY 2008 –
2009
Public School
Elementary
10,422
10,483
10,570
10,778
11,035
Secondary
6,124
5,782
5,935
5,961
6,222
Tertiary
3,144
3,556
3,976
4,592
4,957
Pre-elementary
1,140
1,123
1,010
1,110
982
Elementary
1,337
1,395
1,552
1,612
1,641
Secondary
1,886
1,918
1,787
1,804
1,779
Tertiary
3,943
4,367
4,214
4,374
4,328
Private schools
Total
Pre-elementary
1,140
1,123
1,010
1,110
982
Elementary
11,759
11,878
12,122
12,390
12,676
Secondary
8,010
7,700
7,722
7,765
8,001
Tertiary
7,087
7,923
8,190
8,966
9,285
TOTAL
27,996
Source: City of Balanga, unpublished.
28,624
29,044
30,231
30,944
Water supply
The Water District of Balanga distributes water to most barangays in the City. Water
tanks were installed in the barangays to ensure continuous water supply. In some areas, the
barangays operate their own water system and some have free flowing systems.
There has been low water pressure in some barangays. This is due to the increasing
number of users and proliferation of water refilling stations. In the upland barangays of Dangcol
and Tanato, potable water has been a problem. One major concern is also the wastage of water
from the free flowing systems.
Land Transportation
Road network in City provides mobility and transfer of goods and services. The road
network is classified into two: national and local. As of 2010, the national road network has an
aggregate total length of 20.5 km. As of May 2011, the provincial road network has an
aggregate length of 35.133 km, while the city road network and barangay road network have
aggregate length of 6.532 km and 99.155 km, respectively. Annex B lists the name of roads and
their length, type and condition. The Land Transportation Map shows the extent of land
transportation in the City.
One of the concerns in this sector is the lack of farm to market road in Dangcol. There is
also a need to provide sufficient drainage in some roads to minimize flooding in the area.
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Government institutions
Government institutions include the City and barangay units. These government
institutions administer the affairs of the City and the barangay constituents and provide them
the necessary services. Government facilities include City and barangay halls, government
offices, plazas and covered courts, daycare centers and senior citizens’ centers. See the
Institution Areas Map.
Barangay Hall of Cupang West.
Religious institutions
The major religious institutions present in the City include Roman Catholic, Protestant,
Methodists, Iglesia ni Kristo, and Jesus is Lord. Among the concerns, especially for the Catholic
churches, are small spaces to accommodate the worshippers. Lack of parking spaces in the
churches or worship areas and heavy traffic are also common problems.
Cemeteries
There are six (6) existing cemeteries consisting of three (3) public cemeteries, two (2)
memorial parks and one (1) believed to be an ethnic burial site. The public cemeteries are
concentrated in the urban areas, which may be far from the upland/rural barangays.
Overcrowding and illegal settlement are also observed in the cemeteries. Proximity of the
cemeteries to residential and commercial areas poses problem on traffic, risks on the health of
the people and also to ground water.
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Economic characteristics
Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the major economic activities in the City. Among the major
activities are crop production, livestock and poultry raising, and fishing, which includes upland
and brackish aquaculture. The major agro-industrial establishments in the City are mostly
located in Barangays Tuyo, Bagong Silang and Cataning.
In 2010, about 5,501 ha. or 41% of the total area of the City of 13,393 ha is devoted for
agriculture and fisheries. Table 13 shows the distribution of agricultural/fishery areas into
various activities. Crop production, which included rice, vegetables and root crops, and orchard
utilized most of the area.
Table 13. Comparative area utilization of significant agricultural activities.
YEAR
ACTIVITIES
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Crop production (ha)
1,697
1,702
1,683
1,775 1,924.5
Livestock/poultry (ha)
Inland and brackish
aquaculture) (ha)
Fishing and marine
aquaculture (ha)
Total
2010
1,834.5
110
98
106
144
123.25
121.25
311.34
314.84
321.52
293.25
292,98
305.70
1,230
1,230
1,230
1,230
1,230
1,230
5,353
5,351
5,348
5,450
5,287
5,501
Source: City Agriculture Office, City of Balanga, 2011.
Crop production
Crops produced were rice, fruits, vegetables and root crops. Table 14 presents the area
and volume of production of the major crop in 2009 and 2010. Rice occupied the largest area
with the highest volume of production. There was an increase in rice production from 2009 to
2010. There were also changes in the production of other crops. Areas devoted for crop
production is presented in the Agriculture and Fisheries Areas Map.
Table 14. Area and volume of major agricultural crops produced in 2009 and 2010.
Area (ha)
Major crops
Volume of production (mt)
2009
2010
2009
2010
Dry season
1,188.50
1,165.75
4,892.37
4,527.68
Wet season
1,306.00
1,212.75
5,013.64
4,745.17
Mango
140.0
140.0
2,800
2,752.5
Banana
104.0
101.5
1,092
1,109.1
Coconut
165.5
165.5
189,000pcs.
187,675pcs.
Rice
Vegetables
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Area (ha)
Major crops
Volume of production (mt)
2009
2010
2009
2010
Eggplant
2.0
4.0
12
45
Tomato
8.5
7.0
54.48
40.5
Sitao
3.75
4.00
56.25
57.75
Squash
11.0
14.0
88
104.25
Okra
0.75
1.25
4.5
10.25
Ampalaya
8.0
6.5
75
61.25
Pipino
6.5
8.0
28
35.5
Sweet Potato
154.0
160.0
1,848
1,785
Peanut
14.5
10.0
26.1
17.2
Root Crops
Source: City Agriculture Office, 2011.
Among the issues confronting agricultural production include conversion of agricultural
lands into other uses such as commercial and residential areas, lack of post harvest facilities, lack
of farm inputs and innovative and cheaper technologies, lack of irrigation, lack of farm-to market roads, and excessive use of pesticides and fertilizer, which would result to infertility of
the soil.
In 2010, there were 18 livestock farms at commercial scale, which produced about
264,000 heads of chicken, pigs and cattle. Table 15 shows the list of farms and their production.
.
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Table 15. Livestock farms in Balanga City, 2010 and 2011.
Production
Farm
Type
Almer's Poultry Farm
Poultry
Bert & Son Duck
Poultry
Raising
Tuazon Farm
Piggery
Gallardo's Farm
Piggery
Cabanag Farm
Poultry
Elvira's Poultry Farm
Poultry
Meca Farm
Piggery
Rej-Duck Farm &
Poultry
Trading
MDCG Farm
Piggery
MDCG Farm
Poultry
Mauhay Farm
Poultry
MES Grand Farm
Poultry
R.Q.P. Ranch
Cattle
Sioson Farm
Poultry
Guevarra Farm
Cattle
Salaya Farm
Poultry
Balboa Farm
Piggery
RGS Farm
Poultry
Source: City Agriculture Office, 2012.
Location
Area (ha)
No. of heads)
Volume of waste generated
Value (P)
2011
50,000
2,500
2010
7,400,000
360,00
2011
5,500,000
325,000
Solid waste
(ton/day)
Wastewater
(cu.m/day)
0.5
0.1
0.2
1.5
Tuyo
Central
1.0
0.5
2010
74,000
3,000
Cabog-cabog
Cataning
Tuyo
Tuyo
Dangcol
Ibayo
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
0.25
150
60
20,000
7,000
100
1,000
180
50
120,000
90,000
75
3,000
3,000,000
1,200,000
2,000,000
700,000
2,000,000
100,000
3,600,000
1,000,000
13,200,000
9,900,000
1,500,000
390,000
1.5
0.4
2.5
0.4
0.3
0.1
2.0
0.2
3.0
0.2
1.5
0.4
Bagong Silang
Bagong Silang
Dangcol
Cataning
Dangcol
Dangcol
Cupang Proper
Cupang Proper
Cupang Proper
Tuyo
2.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
85.0
1.0
10.0
1.5
3.0
4.0
450
5,000
15,000
60,000
45
47,000
20
30,000
63
100,000
250
6,500
30,000
40,000
25
45,000
20
35,000
35
12,000
9,000,000
500,000
1,500,000
6,000,000
1,800,000
4,700,000
800,000
3,000,000
1,260,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
715,000
3,300,000
4,400,000
1,000,000
4,950,000
400,000
3,850,000
700,000
1,320,000
2.5
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.0
1.2
1.3
3.0
0.8
1.0
1.8
1.5
3.0
1.0
1.5
2.0
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Fisheries and aquaculture
Among the activities under this category include capture fisheries, inland aquaculture,
brackish aquaculture and mariculture. Table 16 shows the production in 2010.
Table 16. Fishery production in 2010.
Location
Aquaculture
Cupang Proper
Area
(ha)
Production
Type
Species
24.1
Fresh
water
Tilapia
306
Brackish
water
Bangus,
alimango,
sugpo
Fishing
Cataning
Volume
(mt)
Product market
Value
(Peso)
Local
(mt)
Export
(mt)
108
9,720,000
108
760.2
60,800,000
760.2
Alimasag
72
7,200,000
72
Alimasag,
lapad,
tunsoy,
kapak,
kabasi,
hasa-hasa
Alimasag,
Lapad,
Tunsoy,
81
6,480,000
51
30
71
5,680,000
45
26
Tuyo
Tanato
Dangcol
Bagong Silang
Cabog Cabog
Cupang West
Camacho
Ibayo
Sibacan
Pto. Rivas
Tortugas
Fishing in municipal waters
Pto Rivas Ibaba
1,230
Sibacan
Tortugas
Source: City Agriculture Office, 2011.
Pollution is the major issue confronting the fishery industry, especially those in the
coastal areas. For instance, the red tide occurrence was a result of too much nutrients
introduced in Manila Bay. This resulted in the paralytic shellfish poisoning which affected fish
production. Other issues include the increase in number of fishers, and decrease in breeding
grounds of fish, not only in Balanga but also in other areas of the Bay.
Fishing in the rivers is limited for sustenance. Commercial level fishing is not feasible as
there is not much to catch. This is due to pollution of the rivers.
Agriculture and Fisheries Areas Map shows the areas of inland and brackish aquaculture
farms.
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Tourism
Tourism sites/activities in the city include nature-based, cultural sites, festivals and manmade attractions such as hotels, resorts and restaurants. The nature-based site is the famous
Balanga City Wetland and Nature Park found in Barangay Tortugas. Part of this barangay has
been declared as a bird sanctuary. The cultural sites include old buildings and historical markers
such as the St. Joseph Cathedral, Surrender Site at the Balanga Elementary School and the Fall of
Bataan Marker, the Plaza Mayor de Balanga, the Water Tank, and the preservation of Kabyawan
in Barangay Central. Festivals are also tourist attractions. Among them are street dancing,
Santacruzan, Mutya ng Lungsod ng Balanga, Pistang Balangueño, Paskong Balangueño, Cityhood
Anniversary and Bird Festival. The Bird Festival or the Ibong Dayo Festival is one of the biggest
festivals in the City. Six are managed by the government, one is privately owned and one is
managed by the Church. In terms of accessibility, all can be reached all year round through
ordinary vehicle. Support tourism facilities such as hotels and restaurants can be found in the
City. Table 17 shows the list of tourism sites.
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Table 17. List of tourism establishments and facilities, 2011.
Name of tourism
establishment
Barangay
Facilities present
No. of
employees
Market catered
10
Local and foreign
Yes
Dining
facilities
No
Shopping
facilities
No
Yes
yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
no
No
Yes
15
Local and foreign
Yes
No
Yes
yes
Yes
Yes
356
Local and foreign
San Jose
Yes
Yes
Yes
no
Yes
Yes
76
Local and foreign
Central
Yes
No
Yes
yes
Yes
Yes
5
Local and foreign
Yes
Yes
yes
Yes
Yes
5
Local and foreign
Yes
No
Yes
no
Yes
Yes
9
Local and foreign
Tenejero
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
11
Local and foreign
Bagong Silang
Yes
No
no
No
no
2
Local and foreign
Vetaf’s Farm
Tuyo
Yes
No
no
No
no
Bethsaida
Ibayo
Yes
No
yes
No
no
Accommodation
Financial
Communication
Medical
Tortugas
Yes
No
No
Talisay
Yes
No
Poblacion
Yes
Poblacion
Public Market
*La Vista Inland
Resort
Plaza Mayor de
Balanga
*Provincial
Tourism Center
Lou-Is Resort and
Restaurant
Vicarville Resort
Bagong Silang
Wetland and
Nature Park
Surrender Site
(Diwa ng Bataan)
St. Joseph
Cathedral
City Hall
Poblacion
Local and foreign
Local and foreign
2
Local and foreign
Villa Rosario
Central
Yes
No
No
No
no
Crown Royale
San Jose
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
30
Local and foreign
GAP
San Jose
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5
Local and foreign
FAV
San Jose
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
Local and foreign
Hillside Hotel
Munting
Batangas
Cupang
Yes
Yes
Yes
21
Local and foreign
Yes
Yes
Yes
17
Local and foreign
Denito
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Name of tourism
establishment
Barangay
Facilities present
Medical
Dining
facilities
Shopping
facilities
No. of
employees
Market catered
Accommodation
Financial
Communication
Poblacion
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4
Local and foreign
Samat Hotel
Bagumbayan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
Local
M&M Hotek
Bagumbayan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4
Local
Proper
Elison
- Accredited by Department of Tourism
Accommodation facilities include hotels, resorts, picnic huts, cottages, comfort rooms, dressing/change rooms, swimming pool, parking area.
Source: City Tourism Office, 2011.
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The City Public Market is not only a place for commerce and trade but it has been
transformed as a support to the tourism industry in the City.
Commerce, trade and finance services
In 2009, there were 2,917 business establishments in the City. These include trading,
retailing, manufacturing and provision of services. Most of the establishments are engaged in
trading such as general merchandise, followed by food and beverage dealers.
Table18 shows the number of establishments per business line.
Table 18. Number of establishments per business line.
Business Line
Agricultural/Farm Product
Traders
Animal feeds
manufacturing
Chemical/Petrol Product
Traders
Communication Services
Construction Materials
Manufacturers
Construction Services
Construction Supply
Traders
Consultancy Services
No. of
establishment
11
2
20
18
9
Business Line
Industrial Manufacturers
No. of
establishments
4
Information Technology
Services
Livestock Farming
110
Lodging Services/Commercial
Spaces
Manpower Services
219
15
8
41
37
Medical Services
Medical Supply Traders
93
51
30
Office/Schools supply
Traders
Other Services
Other Traders
23
Consumer Manufacturers
Dry Goods/Apparel &
Accessories
Entertainment Services
2
141
15
Personal Grooming Services
74
Financial Services
Fishery (aquaculture)
Food manufacturing
Food and beverages
traders
Food Services
Funeral Services
Furniture
Garments
General Mdse. Traders
Household Services
Houseware Traders
127
4
55
609
Plants/Vegetables Farming
Pre Need Services
Printing Services
Property Developer
5
17
42
6
199
3
2
1
640
24
36
Repair Services
Rice mill
School/Training Services
Transport Services
Vehicle/Vehicle Parts Traders
Veterinary services
Warehousing/Cold
Storage/Others
2,917
72
5
32
17
44
1
7
TOTAL
38
8
Source: Licensing, Permits and Franchising Office.
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Mining
Extraction of gravel and sand is the only mining activity in the City. There are six mining
sites occupying 41.85 has. Table 19 shows the sand and gravel mining sites in the city.
Table 19. List of quarry permits as of February 2012.
Kind of
Permittee
Location
Area (ha)
permit
ISGP
Ruby Cabael Maluya,
4.83
Central
Mylene
4.82
Santos
Date
issued
9-14-2007
Date
expired
9-13-2012
Isabelita del
Mundo (with
DOA
with
Rockmix)
Hiram F.
Bagong
Guila
Silang
2.33
9-06-06
9-05-12
4.076
5-212010-
5-19-2011
Regidor
Palmera
4.8
Munting
Batangas
Rodelyn
Dangcol
Builders and
Construction,
Inc.
Patricia Cua
Central
(Acumen
Construction
and
Development
Corp.)
Benjamin
Central
Cua, Jr.
Operationalassigned to
Acumen
Contraction
and
Development
Corporation
(lot no. 49,48,
47 a, c.)
DOA
with
Rockmix, Inc
Expired but
with intention
to renew
Expired
Application
for renewal
under process
Expired
With letter
3/10/2009 request for
renewal
15.00010
3-13-04
20
8-17-04
8-16-09
Expired
20
8-19-04
8-18-09
Expired
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with letter
dated
08.25.09 re:
findings of
the
evaluated
application
for renewal;
with letter
dated
02.04.10 re:
full
compliance of
requirements;
with
letter dated
09.23.10 from
Ms,
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Kind of
permit
Permittee
Commercial Leonardo
permit
David
Mineral
Rockmix Inc
Production
Sharing
Agreement
Location
Area (ha)
Date
issued
Date
expired
Dangcol
5.0
8-27-2010
8-26-2011
Maluya,
Central
20.79
11-201997
11-19-22
Remarks
Carrandang
requesting for
the
revocation of
said permit
because
of
private
property
Extended for
six months
MPSA issued
by DENR for
25 years – lot
no. 50, 40,
portion of 42.
Source: Provincial Government of Bataan, 2011, unpublished.
Mines and Geosciences Bureau can be accessed at
http://www.mgbr3.ph/files/List%20of%20ISGPs.pdf, date accessed 3/08/2012.
Due to the extractive nature of mining, rehabilitation of the mined area has been a
concern. Although the law requires rehabilitation after the mining operation, the mined areas
take time to recover. There are also illegal mining activities in Barangay Cupang Proper.
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Institutional and legal framework
Institutional arrangements provide, among others, mechanisms for implementing plans
and programs. They consist of legal, organizational, and administrative/financial mechanisms
that enable the local government implement its plans and programs smoothly. Institutional
arrangements are adopted through the legal process and become basis not only in the
implementation of the plans and programs but also in measuring the progress and the
effectiveness of the interventions undertaken. Plans that do not have approved institutional
arrangements remain as plans. They are hardly realized or used in the development of an area
because of difficulty of getting necessary budgetary and administrative support.
This section deals with the institutional and legal framework, which includes the laws
and policies, plans and programs and organizational and administrative capacity that have
bearing to the development and implementation of the CLWUP.
Policies and Laws
The policies and laws discussed are divided into two parts, namely: a) those that
mandate the preparation of land-use plans, and b) those that provide or specify social, economic
and environmental considerations for planning. The review considered the national and local
laws.
Laws mandating the preparation of Comprehensive Land- and Water-Use Plan
The following are laws that mandate the local governments to prepare a comprehensive
land- and water-use plan.
The 1987 Constitution embodies the policy framework for the management of land and
water in the country. It mandates the protection, control and ownership of the country’s natural
resources. It also provides the regulation of the acquisition, ownership, use and disposition of
property and its increments. The Constitution also provides for the protection and advancement
of the right of the Filipino people, both men and women, to a healthful and balanced ecology.
The Local Government Code of 1991 or RA 7160 provides the right of the local
governments to enjoy genuine and meaningful local autonomy. It enables them attain their
fullest development as self-reliant communities and make them effective partners in the
attainment of national goals. In order to attain development and self-reliance, RA 7160
mandates the LGUs to prepare their respective comprehensive land-use plans, which are
enacted through zoning ordinances. This would be the primary and dominant bases for future
development. RA 7160 also stipulates that the CLUP should be consistent with the Provincial
Physical Framework Plan, and subject to existing laws and regulations, including the adoption of
measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral, marine, forest and other natural resources.
Executive Order 72 mandates the preparation of CLUP by LGUs, following the planning
standards prescribed by the Housing Land-Use and Regulatory Board. It also mandates the
review and approval of the plan by the HLURB.
The Urban and Development Housing Act (RA 7279) defines land-use plan as the
‘rational approach of allocating available land resources as equitably as possible among
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competing user groups and for different functions consistent with the development plan of the
area.’
Policies and laws providing guiding principles in the formulation and implementation of the
CLWUP
The formulation and implementation of a comprehensive land-and water-use plan are
guided by various principles, laws and ordinances in order to integrate the social, economic and
environmental/ecological considerations and attain the desired development while conserving
the natural resources and habitats.
Philippine Agenda 21
The Philippine Agenda 21 provides the national agenda for sustainable development.
Having a vision of a better quality of life for the present and future generations, PA 21 has five
goals (Philippine Agenda 21, HLURB, 2007), namely:
1.
Poverty reduction – this includes measures to create an enabling economic environment
for sustained and broad-based growth; improve employment, productivity and income,
and attain food security;
2.
Social equity – allocation of resources on the basis of efficiency and equity to achieve
balanced development. This also involves channeling of resources to developing areas,
where greater benefits accumulate and where there is greater need;
3.
Empowerment and good governance – empowerment is augmenting the capacity of
individuals or group to make choices or decisions and transforming these choices into
actions. Good governance necessary condition to empowerment;
4.
Peace and solidarity; and
5.
Ecological integrity- This involves sustained implementation of environmental laws, and
continued pursuit of natural resource and habitat conservation, restoration and
enhancement programs.
Measurable indicators are identified under the UN Millennium Development Goals
(MDG). Thirty nine indicators are applicable in the Philippines, which include poverty, health,
education, gender equality, environmental sustainability and global partnership. Local
government units are mandated to monitor the progress of each indicator. In terms of the
CLUWP, inclusion of the applicable targets should be made.
Philippine Environment Code (Presidential Decree 1152)
The Philippine Environment Code provides comprehensive foundation on the
management of environment in the country. It involves the management of air, water, land-use,
natural resources and wastes. The Code was substantiated by various Republic Acts and
Executive Orders such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act, Hazardous Waste Management Act; Fisheries Code, Forestry Code and the NIPAS Act and
other related laws and ordinances.
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Title III, Section 23 of the Code mandates the formulation of land-use scheme. Those
concerning the local government include the following:
1.
comprehensive and accurate determination of the adaptability of the land for
community development, agriculture, industry, commerce, and other fields of endeavor;
2.
a method of identification of areas where uncontrolled development could result in
irreparable damage to important historic, or aesthetic values, or nature systems or
processes of national significance;
3.
a method to ensure the consideration of regional development and land use in local
regulations;
4
a policy for influencing the location of new communities and methods for assuring
appropriate controls over the use of land around new communities; and
5.
a system of controls and regulations pertaining to areas and development activities
designed to ensure that any source of pollution will not be located where it would result
in a violation of any applicable environmental pollution control regulations; and i. a
recommended method for the periodic revisions and updating of the national land use
scheme to meet changing conditions.
The Code was further reinforced by various Republic Acts and Executive Orders such as
the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, Hazardous Waste
Management Act; Fisheries Code, Forestry Code and the NIPAS Act and other related laws and
ordinances.
The Provincial Government of Bataan enacted the Provincial Ordinance No.3, 1977 and
amended by Provincial Ordinance No. 5 on the Setting of Guidelines for the Regulation of the
Provincial Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Ordinance and providing penalties on
the violations thereof. The Ordinance deals with the standards for water, air, and noise quality,
solid and liquid wastes and regulations on mining. User fees on emission discharges and
penalties for violations are also provided.
Supreme Court Continuing Mandamus to Clean-up Manila Bay
In accordance with the Philippine Environmental Code and the pertinent codes and laws,
the Supreme Court mandated twelve agencies to clean-up of Manila Bay by complying their
ministerial duties. The Supreme Court mandated to upgrade the classification of Manila Bay
from Class SC to Class SB. According to DENR Administrative Order Class 34, series of 1990, SC is
suitable for non-contact recreation such as boating¸ commercial and sustenance fishing, and the
marshy and mangrove areas declared as protected areas, while Class SB is suitable for contact
recreation such as public bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc., and spawning areas of bangus or
similar fish species.
In order to attain Class SB, the Supreme Court ruled that the duty to clean up and
upgrade water standards extends to polluters in Manila Bay itself, those in adjoining lands and
waters, and even to individual persons whose contaminants eventually end up in the bay.
Among the immediate actions required from the LGUs is the relocation of informal
settlers, especially those located along water bodies.
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In the formulation of the CLWUP, uses or activities in the uplands to the lowlands and
coastal areas are considered to safeguard not only the health of the people but also the marine
and coastal ecosystems. Relocation of informal settlers are also considered.
National Integrated Protect Areas System (NIPAS)
Republic Act 7586 or the NIPAS Act of 1992 provides for the establishment and
management of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS). NIPAS encompasses
outstanding remarkable areas and biologically important public lands that are habitats of rare
and endangered species of plants and animal, biogeographic zones and related ecosystems,
whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, all of which are designated as protected areas.
The NIPAS law prescribes zones such as the following:
1.
Strict Protection Zone - Areas with high biodiversity value which shall be closed to all
human activity except for scientific studies and/or ceremonial or religious use by
indigenous communities.
2.
Sustainable Use Zone - Natural areas where the habitat and its associated biodiversity
shall be conserved but where consistent with the management plan and with PAMB
approval; (i) indigenous community members and/o tenured migrants and/or buffer
zone residents may be allowed to collect and utilize natural resources using traditional
sustainable methods that are in conflict with biodiversity conservation requirements; (ii)
research, including the reintroduction of indigenous species, may be undertaken; and
(iii) park visitors may be allowed limited use. Provided, no clearing, farming, settlement,
commercial utilization or other activities detrimental to biodiversity conservation shall
be undertaken. The level of allowable activity can be expected to vary from one
situation to another.
3.
Restoration Zone - Areas of degraded habitat where the long-term goal will be to restore
natural habitat with its associated biodiversity and to rezone the area to a stricter
protection level. Initially, natural regeneration will be assisted through such human
interventions as fire control, cogon suppression and the planting of native species
including indigenous pioneer tree species as well as climax species. Exotic species (not
native to the site) shall not be used in the restoration process. Existing houses and
agricultural developments may be allowed to remain initially but would be phased out
eventually.
4.
Habitat Management Zone - Areas with significant habitat and species values where
management practices are required periodically to maintain specific non-climax habitat
types or conditions required by rare, threatened or endangered species. Examples would
be forest openings for the tamaraw or bushy forest for the Philippine tarsier. Human
habitation and sustainable use may be allowed if they play a habitat management role.
5.
Multiple-Use Zone - Areas where settlements, traditional and/or sustainable land use,
including agriculture, agroforestry, extraction activities and other income generating or
livelihood activities, may be allowed to the extent prescribed in the management plan.
Land tenure may be granted to tenured residents, whether indigenous cultural members
or migrants.
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6.
Buffer Zone - Areas outside adjoining the protected areas that are established by law
(Section 8 of the Act) and under the control of the DENR through the Protected Area
Management Board. These are effectively multiple-use zones that are to be managed to
provide a social fence to prevent encroachment into the protected area by outsiders.
Land tenure may be granted to occupants who qualify. Buffer zones should be treated
as an integral part of the protected area in management planning.
7.
Cultural Zone - Areas with significant cultural, religious, spiritual or anthropological
significance, where traditional rights exist and ceremonies and/or cultural practices take
place.
8.
Recreational Zone - Areas of high recreational, tourism, educational or environmental
awareness values, where activities may be allowed as prescribed in the management
plan.
Special Use Zone - Areas containing existing installations of national significance, such as
telecommunication facilities, irrigation canals or electric power lines. Such installations
may be retained subject to mutual agreements among the concerned parties, provided
such installations will not violate any of the prohibitions contained in Section 20 of the
Act.
9.
DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2000-51 regulates the extraction of renewable
resources from protected areas. These resources include forest flora and fauna and other forest
products, surface and ground water, fisheries, geothermal energy and similar resources. DAO
2000-51 prescribes that sustainable use shall be the rate of extraction that is lower than either
the rate of regeneration or the rate that shall endanger life forms inside the protected area. The
rate of use shall be within the carrying capacity of the protected area and its immediate
surroundings when taken individually or collectively or in relation to other uses of the area, and
that any form of use shall maintain the socioeconomic and cultural aspect of the area. The DAO
also regulates that any development of land and other resources in a protected area shall not
alter the landscape and shall not significantly disrupt normal ecological functions and processes.
The recreational use of resources for tourism for filming or photography shall preserve
the natural landscape and not put significant stress on living resources by considering the
carrying capacity of the area. The order also prohibits the introduction substances or chemicals
harmful to the environment.
The City of Balanga has no protected area declared under NIPAS, however, the City
Government declared part of Tortugas as a critical habitat under City Resolution No. 34, series
of 2011. Under this ordinance, the mangrove areas and its adjacent areas are protected from
extraction and activities that may damage the ecosystem. Likewise, Balanga City has been
designated as a bird-friendly zone by virtue of City Resolution No. 101, series of 2010.
The Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
The Clean Air Act provides the policy of balancing development and environmental
protection through air pollution management. Using the framework for sustainable
development the Act stipulated the following:
1.
Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution management that shall be
implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination
of functions and activities;
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries though the
application of market-based instruments;
Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a
comprehensive management program for air pollution;
Promote public information and education to encourage the participation of an
informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and
Formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short and long-term adverse
environmental impact of a project, program or activity. This shall include the setting up
of a funding or guarantee mechanism for clean-up and environmental rehabilitation and
compensation for personal damages.
Aside from the national agencies, the Act also mandates the local government units to
share the responsibility in the management and maintenance of air quality within their
territorial jurisdiction by implementing air quality standards set by the Board or as stipulated in
the Act.
Air quality standards set should be considered, particularly in the emissions of
industries, motor vehicles, incineration of waste, and pollution due to smoking.
The City of Balanga enacted and implements the Comprehensive No Smoking Ordinance
(City Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2010), which prohibits the use, sale, distribution and
advertisement of cigarettes in designated areas. The City has been performing adequately and
satisfactorily to implement the ordinance. With regards to the overall air quality, there has been
no ordinance formulated and approved yet. The City is implementing programs such as the
conversion of the 2T stroke tricycle into LPG energized vehicles. The City has also initiated a
study on the air pollution in its down town area.
The Clean Water Act (RA 9278)
The Clean Water Act stipulates a policy of economic growth in a manner consistent with the
protection, preservation and revival of the quality of fresh, brackish and marine waters. To
achieve this end, the following comprise the policy of the State:
1.
To streamline processes and procedures in the prevention, control and abatement of
pollution of the country’s water resources;
2.
To promote environmental strategies, use of appropriate economic instruments and of
control mechanisms for the protection of water resources;
3.
To formulate a holistic national program of water quality management that recognizes
that water quality management issues cannot be separated from concerns about water
sources and ecological protection, water supply, public health and quality of life;
4.
To formulate an integrated water quality management framework through proper
delegation and effective coordination of functions and activities;
5.
To promote commercial and industrial processes and products, which are environment
friendly and energy efficient;
6.
To encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries through the
application of incentives and market-based instruments and to promote the role of
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private industrial enterprises in shaping its regulatory profile within the acceptable
boundaries of public health and environment;
7.
8.
To provide for a comprehensive management program for water pollution focusing on
pollution prevention;
To promote public information and education and to encourage the participation of an
informed and active public in water quality management and monitoring;
9.
To formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short and long-term adverse
environmental impact of a project, program or activity; and
10.
To encourage civil society and other sectors, particularly labor, the academe and
business undertaking environment-related activities in their efforts to organize, educate
and motivate the people in addressing pertinent environmental issues and problems at
the local and national levels.
The LGUs are mandated to share the responsibility in the management and
improvement of water quality within their territorial jurisdictions. Each LGU shall, through its
Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) established through Republic Act No. 7160,
have the following powers and functions:
1.
Monitoring of water quality;
2.
Emergency response;
3.
Compliance with the framework of the Water Quality Management Action Plan;
4.
Active participation in all efforts concerning water quality protection and rehabilitation;
and
5.
Coordination with other government agencies and civil society and the concerned
sectors in the implementation of measures to prevent and control water pollution:
There is no corresponding city ordinance of the Clean Water Act, but there are programs that
are being implemented by the City Government on the clean-up of waterways. The City requires
the technical assistance of the national government to fully perform its responsibilities with
regard to this Act.
The Water Code of the Philippines
PD 1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines has the following objectives:
1.
2.
3.
4.
To establish the basic principles and framework relating to the appropriation, control
and conservation of water resources to achieve the optimum development and rational
utilization of these resources;
To define the extent of the rights and obligations of water users and owners including
the protection and regulation of such rights;
To adopt a basic law governing the ownership, appropriation, utilization,
exploitation, development, conservation and protection of water resources and rights to
land related thereto; and
To identify the administrative agencies that will enforce the Code.
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The Code is very useful in planning particularly in the appropriation, utilization, control
of water and the conservation of waters, watersheds and related land resources. For instance,
in the protection of bodies of water the code stipulates certain buffer zones or easements or
distance from shores or riverbanks that can be used only for public purposes. These are often
violated especially in urban areas, and Balanga City is not an exemption.
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)
The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act adopts a systematic, comprehensive and
ecological solid waste management program which shall:
1.
Ensure the protection of public health and environment;
2.
Utilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable
resources and encourage resources conservation and recovery;
3.
Set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through
source reduction and waste minimization measures, including composing, recycling, reuse, recovery, green charcoal process, and others, before collection, treatment and
disposal in appropriate and environmentally sound solid waste management facilities in
accordance with ecologically sustainable development principles;
4.
Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of
solid waste through the formulation and adoption of the best environmental practices in
ecological waste management excluding incineration;
5.
Promote national research and development programs for improved solid waste
management and resource conservation techniques, more effective institutional
arrangement and indigenous and improved methods of waste reduction, collection,
separation and recovery.
6.
Encourage greater private sector participation in solid waste management;
7.
Retain primary enforcement and responsibility of solid waste management with local
government units while establishing a cooperative effort among the national
government, other local government units, non-government organizations, and the
private sector;
8.
Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among waste generators through the
application of market-based instruments;
9.
Institutionalize public participation in the development and implementation of national
and local integrated, comprehensive and ecological waste management programs; and
10.
Strengthen the integration of ecological solid waste management and resource
conservation and recovery topics into the academic curricula of formal and non-formal
education in order to promote environmental awareness and action among the
citizenry.
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Pursuant to the relevant provisions of R.A. No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code, the LGUs are mandated to be responsible for the implementation and
enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective jurisdictions. Segregation and
collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for biodegradable,
compostable and reusable wastes. The collection of non-recyclable materials and special wastes
shall be the responsibility of the municipality or city.
The City Government enacted its Comprehensive Solid Waste Management through City
Ordinance No. 43 series of 1997, which was amended by City Ordinance No. 140, series of 2002,
and further amended City Ordinance No. 15, series of 2010. The Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Ordinance as amended aimed to enhance ecological balance of the community
through sustainable and integrated waste management. It covers residential, commercial,
institutional and industrial areas/establishments, including waste generation and storage, waste
processing and resource recovery, collection and transportation and disposal. It also includes
user fees, and violation and penalty.
Corresponding projects and programs are implemented in conjunction with this
Ordinance, as amended.
Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines (PD 705)
The Code adopts the following policies:
1.
The multiple uses of forest lands shall be oriented to the development and progress
requirements of the country, the advancement of science and technology, and the
public welfare;
2.
Land classification and survey shall be systematized and hastened;
3.
The establishment of wood-processing plants shall be encouraged and rationalized; and
4.
The protection, development and rehabilitation of forestlands shall be emphasized so as
to ensure their continuity in productive condition.
While the Code does not provide the role of LGUs in the enforcement of the Act, some
mandates have been decentralized to the local government. In the protection, development
and rehabilitation of forestlands, the LGU is sharing the responsibility in their areas of
jurisdiction. The Act also involves the management of mangrove areas, which has been
performed by the City Government.
Community-based Forest Management of 1995 (EO 263)
EO 263 adopts community-based forest management as the national strategy to achieve
sustainable forestry and social justice. The Order mandates the DENR, through its Community
and Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Offices, the local government units and the
Department of Interior and Local Government to take into account the needs and aspirations of
the local communities whose livelihood depends on the forestlands. Organized communities
may be granted access to the forestland resources under long-term tenurial agreements,
provided they employ environment-friendly, ecologically-sustainable, and labor-intensive
harvesting methods. Such harvesting methods shall be mentioned under a site-specific
management plan of each recipient community and duly approved by the DENR. The indigenous
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peoples may participate in the implementation of CBFM activities in recognition of their rights to
their ancestral domains and land rights and claims.
Sustainable Forest Management (EO 318)
This EO adopts that Community-based Forest Management (CBFM), the primary strategy
in all forest conservation and development related activities, including joint ventures, production
sharing, and co-production. It also encourages the practice of good governance in transactions,
decisions and actions affecting forestry projects, and partnerships and collaboration between
and among the DENR, national government agencies, LGUs, professional forestry organizations,
local communities, civic groups, basic sectors, academic and other research and development
institutions and other stakeholders. It cites that forestland use plans shall be incorporated by
LGUs in their comprehensive land use plans (CLUPS).
Fisheries Code (RA 8550)
The Fisheries Code is an act providing for the development, management and
conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources of the country. It establishes coastal
resource management as the approach for managing coastal and marine resources. Salient
features include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
the expansion of municipal waters from seven (7) to fifteen (15) kilometers;
the decentralization of management of municipal waters to local government units;
the reconstitution of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources from a staff agency
to a line agency;
the limitation on size and duration of leases of fishponds;
the prohibition of converting mangrove forests into fishponds and the reversion;
the adoption of mean sustainable yields as a basis for fisheries management; and
the creation of the fisherfolk-led Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils
(FARMC) in different levels of government
Executive Order No. 305 signed by the President of the Philippines in 2004 mandate the
devolution of registration of fishing vessels with three or less gross tonnage to the municipal/city
governments.
In implementing the Act and EO 305, the City Government has enacted through City
Ordinance No. 133, series of 2004, the imposition of the registration of fishing vessels with three
or lesser gross tonnage operating within the jurisdiction of the City of Balanga. Registration fees
and penalties for violations are stipulated in the Ordinance.
City Ordinance No. 149, series of 2005 prohibits of fishing of juvenile fish (sinilyase) in
rivers and Manila Bay, and the use of ‘panagap’, a fishing gear with very fine mesh. Selling and
buying of juvenile fish in large quantities is also prohibited by the said ordinance. Corresponding
penalties for violation are stipulated.
Integrated Coastal Management (EO 533)
EO 533 adopts integrated coastal management (ICM) as the national strategy for the
sustainable development of the country’s coastal and marine resources. The EO stipulates the
establishment of supporting mechanisms for its implementation, including the development and
implementation of a National ICM program.
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The LGUs shall act as the frontline agencies in the formulation and implementation of an
ICM program. The Order also identifies coastal use zoning as one of the tools in ICM.
ICM program has been implemented in the Province of Bataan since early 2000. Part of
the outputs of the program was the development of coastal land-and sea-use zoning, indicating
the various zones in the coastal areas and the regulatory framework for each zone. The City
Government adopted the zoning scheme through City Ordinance N0. 28, series of 2009. There is
a need to be more specific on the applicable zones in the City, thus in the preparation of CLWUP,
more specific zones are identified.
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform (RA 6657)
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under Section 65 of RA 6657 is authorized
under certain conditions, to reclassify¸ convert and the dispose lands awarded to the Agrarian
Reform Beneficiaries.
Section 4 of the Executive Order No. 129 mandates DAR to approve or disapprove the
conversion, restructuring or readjustment of agricultural lands into non-agricultural uses.
Further in Section 5, DAR is authorize to have exclusive authority to approve or disapprove
conversion of agricultural land to residential, commercial, industrial, and other uses as may be
provided for by law. The authority of DAR was further strengthened by Section 4 of Malacañang
Memorandum Circular No. 54, series of 1993, which provides that action on application for land
use conversion on individual landholdings shall remain as the responsibility of the DAR.
The purpose of these laws is to prevent wasteful and indiscriminate conversion of
productive agricultural land into other uses. In the City, conversion of agricultural lands is
approved by DAR, and reclassification is approved by the Sanguniang Panlungsod. In some
cases, due to long processing of conversion, some developments have already been initiated
before the approval.
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform as amended (RA 7881)
RA 7881 is an act instituting a comprehensive agrarian reform program to promote
social justice and industrialization. It prohibits the conversion of agricultural lands into fishponds
and prawn ponds except in situations where the provincial government with the concurrence of
the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declares a coastal zone as suitable for
fishpond development. In such case, the DENR shall allow the lease and development of such
areas with the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
the declaration shall not apply to environmentally critical projects and areas as
contained in title (A) sub-paragraph two, (B-5) and (C-1) and title (B), number eleven (11)
of Proclamation No. 2146 (Proclaiming Certain Areas and Types of Projects as
Environmentally Critical and Within the Scope of the Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) System established under Presidential Decree No. 1586). This is to ensure the
protection of river systems, aquifers and mangrove vegetations from pollution and
environmental degradation
approval shall be in accordance with a set of guidelines to be drawn up and promulgated
by the DAR and the BFAR
small-scale farmer cooperatives and organizations shall be given preference in the award
of the Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLAs). No conversion of more than five (5) hectares
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of private lands into fishpond and prawn farms shall be allowed, except when the use of
the land is more economically feasible and sound for fishpond and/or prawn farm, as
certified by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and a simple and
absolute majority of the regular farm workers or tenants agree to the conversion.
Local Government Code of 1991
As stipulated in the Local Government Code, the LGUs are authorized to reclassify
agricultural lands and provide the manner of their utilization or disposition when the land ceases
to be economically feasible and sound for agricultural purposes as determined by the
Department of Agriculture; or where the land shall have substantially greater economic value for
residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, as determined by the Sanggunian Bayan (SB)
concerned. The reclassification shall be limited to the following percentage of the total
agricultural land area at the time of the passage of the ordinance:
1.
For highly urbanized and independent component cities, fifteen percent (15%);
2.
For component cities and first to third class municipalities, ten percent (10%); and
3.
For fourth to sixth class municipalities, five percent (5%): Provide that agricultural lands
distributed to agrarian reform beneficiaries pursuant to Republic Act Numbered Sixty-six
hundred fifty-seven (R.A. No. 6657), otherwise known as "The Comprehensive Agrarian
Reform Law", shall not be affected by the said reclassification and the conversion of such
lands into other purposes shall be governed by Section 65 of said A
A city or municipality may, through an ordinance passed by the SB, authorize the
reclassification of agricultural lands and provide for the manner of their utilization or disposition.
However, with the rice shortage, the President of the Philippines, in 2008, pronounced that
prime and productive agricultural lands shall not be converted to other uses. In the
development of the CLWUP, productive and prime agricultural lands will be zoned as such and
no conversion shall be allowed.
The Code gives local governments the mandate to manage municipal waters within a
distance from the coast of 15 kilometers seaward, and to enact and enforce appropriate fishery
ordinances. Joint undertakings with non-government organizations, people’s organizations and
other stakeholders for the promotion of ecological balance are also encouraged and promoted
by the Code. Corresponding ordinances on the management of municipal waters and the
coastal areas are enacted as previously discussed.
National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096)
The National Building Code of the Philippines declares the policy of the State to
safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound
environmental management and control. The Code provides for all buildings and structures, a
framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site,
design quality of matwasteerials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.
Locational Clearance Standards
Piggery and Poultry
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The location and design of piggery ad poultry farms is govern by the HLURB Resolution
No. R-674, Series of 2000, which is the Implementing Rules and Regulations to Govern the
Processing of Applications for Locational Clearance of Poultry and Piggery As Amended. The
standards and designs mentioned in the Resolution stipulate the general guidelines for each
scale of operation (small, medium and large, which include site criteria, location, zoning and
layout, and facility requirements. The location and zoning are important in the development of
CLWUP. For instance, the Resolution indicated that poultry and piggery farms should be located
in areas zones as agriculture, and that the minimum distances of piggery and poultry farms from
source of water, roads, built-up areas and between farms should be observed.
DA Administrative Order No.4, Series 2004 entitled Regulating the Distance Between Poultry
and Livestock Farms in the Philippines prescribed the distances between poultry and
livestock farms, including their distances from national highways and built-up areas for both
poultry and piggery farms. It also stipulates that exemption from the prescribed distances may
be granted with the application of advance waste management facilities. The Order also
prescribed that the basis for the measurement of distance from the farms should be the waste
management facility of the farm, which should be constructed in compliance with their
respective Environmental Clearance Certificates.
Cemetery
HLURB Resolution No. R- 638, Series of 1999 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations
Governing the Processing of Applications for Locational Clearance of Funeral Establishments, as
amended, prescribes the design standards and requirements for establishment of memorial
parks/cemeteries.
It includes general guidelines such as site criteria and planning
considerations, sanitary permits, sanitary and utility requirements for funeral chapels,
embalming, dressing rooms and morgue, and facility requirements. The site criteria and
planning considerations are important in determining new sites for funeral establishments.
Economic and socialized housing
HLURB Resolution No. R-700 or the Revised Rules and Standards for Economic and
Socialized Housing Projects to Implement Batas Pambansa Bilang. 220 stipulates the minimum
design standards and requirements for economic and socialized housing projects, approval of
subdivision plans and building designs and Registration and Licensing of Economic and
Socialized Housing Projects and miscellaneous requirements
Balanga City’s vision, mission, goals and development goals
The City of Balanga’s vision is as follows”
‘By year 2020, A World-class University Town acknowledged as a center
of political, economic, social and cultural interaction in the Asia-Pacific
Region’.
The city envisions a university town known for providing access to high quality education with
complete educational facilities and amenities, supportive and conducive to learning and
provides enhanced academic experience.
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The City’s mission affirms the vision:
‘Build a family-oriented city that provides strong academic atmosphere that will ensure
sustainable development and participative governance for the city.’
By virtue of City Ordinance No. 21, series of 2008, an area of 80.42 has. was declared as
a university town, which traverses Barangays Tenejero, San Jose, Poblacion, Ibayo and Talisay.
A master plan for the development of this area into a university town has been developed.
Following the vision and mission, goals and development thrusts were set based on the
principles of livability, bankability, competitiveness and good governance (see Table 20).
Livability deals with measures to ensure a healthy and dignified standard of living for the City’s
residents. Competiveness spells the ways how the City can be more competitive and excel in the
global economy. Bankability means enhancing fiscal capability, therefore, the City should be
financially stable and should promote public-private sector partnerships. Good governance
deals with the improvement of City’s management, and deals on how accountability, integrity
and transparency can be an integral part of the management.
Table 20. Goals and development thrusts.
Goals
Strategic Objectives
LIVABILITY
To improve the delivery of basic social
services
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Attain a highly livable City
Promote the City as recognized regional center for
education and learning
Develop holistic and self-reliant families
Build a safe, accessible, connected and walkable
City
Preserve the City’s environment and heritage
Provide equitable access to quality education
COMPETITIVENESS
To support a sustainable agricultural
development by providing sufficient preand post-harvest facilities and equipment
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Ensure agricultural productivity
Increase economic gains with local
entrepreneurship
Create a business friendly environment
To provide the necessary infrastructure
and financial assistance to promote proinvestment and business-friendly climate
GOVERNANCE
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To encourage people’s participation in
governance
To enhance fiscal capability
To improve governance through
competent and responsible city
government human resources
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Nurture excellence through a responsive
organization
Engage the sectors to co-own the vision
Ensure transparent and efficient government
services
Attain fund adequacy through progressive
revenue generation
Guarantee a rational and policy-based fund
utilization
Source: City Government of Balanga.
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Programs and projects
In order to attain the vision, the programs and project of the City government include the
following:
1.
Iskolar ng Balanga - provision of scholarship grants to deserving college students of
Balanga City
2.
Barangay Week or “Barangayan” aims to bring down the basic city services to Barangay
level and to coordinate and discuss various issues and concerns of the different
barangays
3.
Dangal Balangueños recognizes Balangueños from various fields of profession whose
characters, work ethic, and service have greatly contributed to progress and prestige of
not only the city but in the whole province as well.
4.
Kaanib Program aims to provide additional income and food security for low-income
families of the City. It promotes agriculture by converting vacant lot into communal
garden using organic fertilizer. It also creates a monoculture agricultural economy
wherein each barangay will produce crop product varieties different from the others
adapting the principle of One Barangay One Crop.
5.
Public Safety –aims to maintain peace and order in the City.
6.
Ecology and Food Production – this include food production, clean and green program,
ecological balance, coastal management, reforestation and other technologies on
agriculture.
7.
Tricycle Balangueño aims to provide micro finance assistance to tricycle drivers to
establish a “Talyer ng Bayan” and to convert from 2T stroke motor to LPG-run.
8.
Galing Health Card aims to provide assistance to indigent families to avail medical
services from the Bataan General Hospital and purchase of medicines. It also aims to
provide laboratory equipment and additional medical supply for the Barangay Health
Centers and Rural Health Units.
9.
Clean and Green Program aims to promote general cleanliness of the city environment
that is manifested in different forms which are as follows: (1) absence of uncollected
garbage and liter, (2) absence of eyesores like unsightly posters/ads, graffiti, dilapidated
structures, abandoned junks as well as untended idle lands and open spaces, (3) wellmaintained drainage and sewerage system, (4) presence of well-kept public toilets, (5)
clean public market and slaughter house, (6) presence of trash receptacles in public o
approach is through urban space cleaning which aims to have a (1) well-maintained
greenbelt areas, (2) parks and playgrounds, historical / cultural landmarks and other
public spaces planted with trees, shrubs and ornamental plants, and (3) tree-lined
thoroughfares/street, islands/rotonda planted with ornamental plants/trees.
10.
Specific environmental projects that aim to ensure environmental protection and
conservation include:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Mangrove reforestation in the shoreline of Tortugas
Memorandum of Agreement between Balanga and Pilar on Talisay River Cleanup Drive
Integrated Solid Waste Management Program
Balik Bayong/Basket Program; Junkshop ng Bayan Program; Kapirasong Basura
Mo, Ibulsa Mo
Declaration of the City as bird-friendly zone
Declaration of Critical Habitat Areas
Smoke-Free City Advocacy
Institutionalization of the University Town Foundation
Dredging and maintenance of canals/waterways
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Priority issues and concerns
The following issues were based on the data collected and the results of the barangay
planning workshops conducted as part of the preparation of the CLWUP. The details of result of
workshops are presented in a separate document.
Social issues
Schools and learning institutions – There is a lack of space and logistical support to some
daycare centers. Due to lack of space, classrooms are not conducive to learning and sometimes
become threat to the students, especially in the transfer of communicable diseases. In some
elementary schools, problems identified are lack of space and facilities. The computer shops
allowing students during classes impose negative impacts on the studies of the students. While
many barangays have existing ordinances on this, strict and consistent implementation is not
observed.
Health centers – Most of the health centers are lacking in medicines and logistical
support such as vehicles that would bring patients to clinics or hospitals. Some health centers
lack space for both the patients and the medical personnel, thus the discharge of their functions
are affected.
Senior citizens center - Most of the barangays have no or small spaces or building for
the senior citizens, where they can hold their activities
Some residential areas are threatened by improper waste management, pollution from
burning of waste or foul odor coming from nearby hog and poultry farms and presence of
informal settlers. Some have experienced shortage of water supply due to inappropriate design
of submersible pumps or lack of sources for potable water. Ownership of land also threatened
the residents in some barangays.
For churches, especially the Roman Catholic Church, lack of spaces to accommodate
people during masses is common. Some do not have parking spaces that usually result in heavy
traffic in the areas. Public cemeteries are overcrowded and some are occupied by informal
settlements.
Cultural and historical sites have not been promoted to attract tourists.
Economic issues
The challenge to economic sector is to sustain the economic activities without sacrificing
the environment and promoting quality of life. Most of the issues identified are those that have
threats to crop and fisheries production. Among the issues are declining area for production due
to land conversion to other uses, effects of pollution, lack of irrigation system, flooding in some
parts, and lack of post harvest facilities and farm to market roads. High cost of farm inputs also
resulted to lower productivity.
Economic activities threaten the people and the environment. For instance, some water
refilling stores compete with non-commercial needs such as water supply for residential areas.
Some piggery farms have no appropriate waste treatment facilities to mitigate the impacts of
their emissions or wastes. There is also uncontrolled proliferation of flies in the vicinities of
poultries during harvest time.
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Environmental issues
Environmental issues involve pollution of land, water and air caused by indiscriminate
discharge of wastes, unawareness of the people on the effects of their actions and some
economic activities. Pollution affects not only the living condition of the people but also some
major economic activities such as fisheries, tourism and agriculture.
Illegal cutting of trees in the forest for charcoal making and other domestic uses causes
erosion, flooding, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. It also affects surface and ground
water.
Groundwater and rivers are also affected by contamination due to excessive use of
pesticides and fertilizers and other chemicals used domestically or commercially.
Air is polluted by burning of wastes, improper disposal of waste from livestock farms and
fish processing establishments, and emission from cars, tricycles and motorbikes.
There is a lack of awareness on the connectivity of the activities undertaken in uplands
to those in the coastal areas. Waste discharge in the uplands will find their ways to the rivers
and eventually reach Manila Bay, affecting the coastal and marine areas.
Another issue is on the quantification of the magnitude of pollution in the water and air.
There are no environmental monitoring systems in place in the City or in the Province that
regularly monitor and assess the status of the environment. Monitoring is done on a case-tocase basis, and only done during occurrence of problems.
Flooding occurs in some portion of the City. This is due to the lack of drainage system
and materials that clog the system. . While the City has been able to respond to this hazard,
there are areas that are inherently low lying and habitation may not be the best use as it posses
danger to the people.
Institutional issues
There is a lack or inconsistent implementation of some ordinances at the barangay level.
This is due to lack of awareness on the ordinance or lack of people to implement them. Some
national laws are not imposed such as the Water Code of the Philippines, particularly on the
easement along waterways. This is often violated particularly in the urban areas.
Violations occurred with regards to the land-use. Some property owners use their areas
differently from the land-use as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance without securing the
necessary requirements.
Illegal mining and quarrying occurred in some portion in Maluya. Monitoring illegal
quarries has not been consistently undertaken by the concerned institutions. Some quarry areas
are operating with expired permits.
There is lack of resources to implement the resettlement of informal settlers as
mandated by the Supreme Court on the cleaning-up of Manila Bay.
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COMPREHENSIVE LAND-AND WATER-USE PLAN
Planning process
The Updated Comprehensive Land-and Water-use Plan was developed through
consensus among stakeholders at the barangay, city, provincial and national levels and sector
groups. The planning process consisted of creation of Technical Working Group (TWG) and Core
Group, stakeholder analysis, public awareness, data gathering and GIS database development,
planning workshops at the barangay level and city wide consultations. The TWG consisting of
various department heads and representatives of the provincial and national governments
provided technical advices and facilitated the planning workshops. The Core Group coordinated
and facilitated the planning process. The stakeholder analysis was undertaken by the TWG and
Core Group to identify the key stakeholders who would be involved in the planning process.
Public awareness were undertaken to inform the stakeholders on the updating process. The
planning workshops, which involved representatives of key stakeholders identified and analyzed
the various values and issues at the barangays, and recommended possible strategies. Data
collection and GIS database were undertaken by the TWG and the Core Group. The City-wide
consultation presented the draft updated CLWUP. Comments were made during the
consultation which led to the refinement of the CLWUP. The final CLWUP will be presented
through a public hearing as part of the usual process of passing an ordinance. The adoption of
the plan will be undertaken as part of the function of the Sangguniang Panglunsod. Finally, the
plan will be reviewed and approved by the Sangguniang Panglalawigan.
The process of updating the Plan is simplified in Figure 2.
Authorization for
planning by SP
Organization and
orientation of Core
Team
GIS database
updating
Data inventory &
collection
GIS database and
Environmental
profile
Analysis of existing
situation
Regulatory framework
formulation; barangay
consultation
Draft CLWUP
Stakeholder
analysis
Barangay
consultations/
workshops
Spatial analysis,
criteria formulation and
identification of zones
Revision
Formulation of zoning
ordinance
Stakeholder
consultations
Final draft CLWUP and
zoning ordinance
Figure 2. CLWUP updating process.
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Zones and regulatory framework
There are seven major zones of the CLWUP namely, protection and conservation zone,
production zone, tourism zone, built-up zone, land and water transportation zone, waste
management zone and cemeteries and memorial park zones. . Table 21 shows the breakdown
the area for each zone.
Table 21. Zones and their areas.
Zone
Protection and conservation
Area
% to total land area
% to total area
2645.04
23.33
21.38
Forest
2448.75
21.94
19.79
Buffer
55.24
0.49
0.45
Mangrove
42.40
0.38
0.34
Park
31.65
0.28
0.26
Mining rehabilitation area
25.96
0.23
0.21
Marine reserve
41.04
0.00
0.33
Total land
5698.99
51.05
Total land and water
6866.16
Rice/crop
1458.55
13.07
11.79
Other agriculture
2281.85
20.44
18.44
Pasture
1281.08
11.48
10.36
223.51
2.00
1.81
16.09
0.14
0.13
River (see special uses)
Agriculture
Livestock
Inland aqua
Aquatank
55.50
56.19
0.50
0.45
Brackish aquaculture
381.72
3.42
3.09
Marine aquaculture*
282.65
0.00
2.28
Traditional fishing*
157.79
0.00
1.28
Municipal fishing*
726.72
0.00
5.87
212.58
5.38
4.85
Nobel Philippines/Orica
108.42
0.97
0.88
Science park/food processing
103.62
0.93
0.84
Industrial
0.54
0.00
0.00
Mining
Fish processing
113.78
1.02
0.92
Tourism
273.87
2.45
2.21
Built-up
1584.06
14.19
12.80
Residential
1165.23
10.44
9.42
Commercial
267.45
2.40
2.16
Institutional
151.38
1.36
1.22
9.52
0.09
0.08
Waste management
Cemetery
Special uses (rivers and roads)
Total
32.54
0.29
0.26
633.66
5.68
5.12
12371.20
100.00
100.00
* Including navigational lane
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The regulatory framework identified the dominant and compatible uses, the restricted
uses and the strategies to be undertaken under each zone. The dominant use is the major use of
the area, while compatible uses are the uses in harmony with dominant use. They can be done
in without adverse effect to the dominant use. The restricted uses are not allowed in the area.
They are based on the existing legislations, laws and policies or on the issues that have adverse
impact to the social, economic and environmental aspect of the communities. The strategies are
those that need to be undertaken to implement the CLWUP. They are stated in general terms
and need to be given details in the implementation. Indicative years of implementation are also
provided in the regulatory framework.
Protection and Conservation Zone
This zone aims to protect the natural and historical assets of the City. The natural assets
provide life support system to the economic and social activities. By protecting the natural
assets, the sustainability of the economic and social activities is ensured. The zone includes
forest area and its buffer zone, grasslands, rivers and their buffer zones, coastal resources and
historical sites.
Production Zone
This zone identifies the areas where production can be undertaken such as agricultural
production, manufacturing/industrial areas and mining and quarrying sites. Agricultural
production includes crop production, livestock, aquaculture and fishing. Manufacturing or
industrial areas include the existing site of Orica Philippines Inc., formerly Nobel Philippines and
fish drying areas. New industrial sites include areas for food processing of locally produced
crops and livestock, economic zone, where light industries and food processing can be located,
and a science park, where electronic and semi-conductors can be manufactured. Quarry sites
are limited to existing areas.
Tourism Zone
The tourism zone includes sites for the nature-based activities such as those in the
resorts and the Wetland and Nature Park, Tuyo and the support facilities. Promotion of
historical sites is identified in this zone, including recognition of the United Methodist Church in
Tortugas. Ecotourism area identified in Tuyo shall be devoted for low impact travel or tourist
activities such as hiking, sightseeing, photography, bird watching and educational purposes. The
ecotourism area will be implemented by phase, wherein the upper portion will be developed
first. The remaining areas, where some of the poultry farms are located will be implemented
later. The mining and quarrying site shall be closed upon expiration of the permit/license.
Built-up Zone
This includes residential, commercial and institutional areas. Under the residential area
are subdivisions, reclassified residential areas, where most are used for subdivision, community
residences, resettlement of the informal settlers and government housing, dormitory and sports
complex. Commercial areas are those that are existing, reclassified and the areas along the
National Road and the Roman Highway. The new Central Business District will be developed for
new commercial establishment and decongest the existing commercial areas, including the area
of the University Town. The institutional areas include the schools, the University Town,
government offices and service areas, health establishments, churches and religious sites, and
open courts/sports facilities.
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Land and Water Transportation Zone
This zone includes the road network, the proposed roads such as the extension of the
Enrique Garcia Sr. Avenue, access to Binhian ng Bayan and farm to market roads of concerned
barangays. Navigational lane, berthing area for boats and fish landing ports are the water
transportation facilities.
Waste Management Zone
The waste management zone includes sanitary landfill and materials recovery facilities
by clusters of barangays, and wastewater treatment facility.
Cemetery and Memorial Parks Zone
This zone includes the public and private cemeteries and memorial parks, and areas for
funeral services.
The detailed regulatory framework is presented in the following table.
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Table 22. Regulatory framework for protection and conservation zone.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Forest
Forest protection
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Marine reserve
Strategies
Year
Compatible
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Marine reserve
Prohibited uses
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Reforestation
Rehabilitation of
denuded areas
Research
Community-based
forestry with
approval from the
government
Bamboo
plantation
Gathering of pacosmall scale
Mix plantation
Rattan plantation
Enrichment/rehab
of water shed
Ecotourism
(mountaineering)
Establishment
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of 
Strictly implement existing laws
and/or create ordinance on forest
protection
Public awareness on the effect of
cutting
of
trees
to
the
environment and to the people
Plant trees in denuded areas in
the forest
Award stewardship certificate to
qualified settlers
Coordinate with the DENR on the
role of the City Government on
the management of forests
Provide alternative livelihood to
forest occupants
Protect the existing forest area
from upland farming, illegal
cutting and forest occupancy.
Declare the remaining forest areas
in Tuyo, Dangcol and Tanato as
protected area
Strict compliance on the allowed
and prohibited uses to protect the
forest ecosystem
Fishing any time of the Establish marine reserves in
coordination with Bantay Dagat
Illegal cutting of trees
Forest occupancy/
informal settling
Charcoal making
Slash and burn
farming
Mining and quarrying
Road network that
may damage the
ecosystem
Piggery and poultry
Golf course
Wildlife hunting and
gathering
Construction of
permanent structures
Development that are
inconsistent with
DENR’regulations of
forest zones
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
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Methodist Church
in Barangay
Tortugas
Surrender Site in
Barangay Talisay
Water Tank in
Barangay
Poblacion
St. Joseph
Cathedral in
Barangay
Poblacion
Plaza Mayor de
Balanga in
Barangay
Poblacion
Death March
Marker in
Poblacion
Strategies
Year
Compatible
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Historical Sites
Prohibited uses
marine reserves
year
Research
 Navigational lane
Patrolling/ guarding  Construction of
of the reserve
structures for
aquaculture
 Dumping of wastes
 Tourism
 Study tours
 Improvement of the
surroundings
 Restoration of the
site, if needed
 School
 Institutional site
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Dumping of waste
Vandalism
Informal settlements
Industrial area
Conversion into
industrial zones of
neighboring areas
within 20 meter radius
Guard and protect the marine
reserves from encroachment, and
illegal activities
Increase the awareness of the
stakeholders on the importance of
marine reserves on fisheries and
other processes in the coastal
areas
Craft and approve an ordinance
recognizing
the
Tortugas
Methodist Church as historical site
Promote the historical sites
through flyers and billboards
Preserve/restore the Death March
Marker and the Water Tank
Maintain the cleanliness of the
sites’ surroundings
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Rivers
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
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
Fishing, small scale  Navigation – small
boats only
Source of water
for agriculture,
 Rehabilitation of
domestic and
river banks
industrial
 Protection of river
purposes
banks through
concrete structures
and vegetative
means
 Tourism
 Receiving body of
treated domestic
and industrial waste
water






Direct discharge of
wastes
Dumping of
untreated wastes
Construction of
structures in the river
and within the buffer
zone: 3 m for urban
area, 20 meters for
agricultural areas and
40 meters for forest
areas
Settlement, including
at the accretion areas
Mining and quarrying
Illegal fishing (use of
‘tuba’ and electricity)
Regularly clean-up rivers and
waterways, including dredging of
the river mouths
Monitor regularly direct
discharges of wastes into the
rivers.
Manage waste properly by not
discharging untreated wastewater
and garbage into the rivers
Construct a wastewater treatment
facility
Rehabilitate the river banks
Control the construction of
structures within the buffer zone
of all water bodies, except for
river bank stabilization
Prohibit settlement in the buffer
zones, accretion areas and in the
rivers
Relocate the informal settlers in
appropriate areas
Demolish illegal structures in the
rivers and river banks.
Establish a water quality
monitoring system
Monitor regularly the quality of
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Allowed uses
Dominant
Mangrove areas

Habitat for
mangrove and
associated
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible


Bird watching
Conduct of
research
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Dumping of wastes
Cutting of mangroves
Conversion to other
water in the rivers and bodies of
water.
Regularly guard or patrol the
rivers to detect illegal activities,
including illegal fishing
Promote/revive the rivers as
fishing grounds
Strictly implement the Clean
Water Act and other related laws
Establish a coordinating
mechanism that will oversee,
control and direct the activities in
the river systems to ensure their
sustainable management
Rehabilitate the Bana River,
especially the portion cutting
across the agricultural areas in
Cupang West and Central,
including its widening and
desilting, to address flooding in
the nearby agricultural and
residential areas
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Protect the mangrove areas from
cutting
Plant mangrove species
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
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
Wetland reserve and 
other parks


species, and fish;
storm surge
protection,
roosting area of
migratory birds,
carbon
sequestration
Preservation of
mangrove,
mudflats and
wetland areas
Roosting of birds
Community parks
Prohibited uses
Strategies
uses such as
residential and
commercial uses
Industrial activities
Conversion to
fishponds
Hunting
Reclamation
Regularly clean-up rivers and
coastal areas
Raise the awareness of the
stakeholders on the importance
of mangrove areas
Develop and implement measures
to protect the newly planted
mangrove from strong waves and
pollution.
Relocate the families occupying
portion of the mangrove area to
appropriate areas
Implement the Bataan CoastalUse Zoning
Implement/enforce the Bataan
Coastal-Use Zoning.
Develop a management plan for
the wetland reserve in Tortugas
Declare the wetland reserve as a
protected area
Prohibit the conversion of the
wetland reserve area into
residential, commercial or
industrial area.
Raise the awareness of the public
on the importance of the wetland
reserve in the community and to
Year
Compatible
 Ecotourism
 Planting of
mangrove species
and mangrove
associated plants




 Ecotourism – bird
watching
 Construction of
watch towers and
ecotourism center
 Planting of
mangrove
 Bird watching
 Research and
educational
purposes
 Planting of trees in
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Construction of
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subdivision and
commercial
structures
Construction of
hotels and other
commercial
establishments
Conversion of
mangrove and
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Allowed uses
Dominant

Strategies
mudflats into other
uses
Hunting
the ecosystem.
Promote the Wetland Natural
Park as ecotourism site
Involve the community in the
management of the area and in
the ecotourism activities as
livelihood opportunities.
Prohibit cutting of mangrove
species and other mangroveassociated plants.
Distribution/supply
 Develop a water distribution
system to allocate properly
the water supply
 Regulate existing free flowing
water sources and ban
installation of new once.
 Improve or install water
systems in appropriate
barangays to supply
adequately the residential
commercial, institutional and
industrial areas
 Provide a separate water
source/system for water
refilling stations
 Install/redesign submersible
Year
Compatible
the parks
 Minimal structures
such as kiosks and
watch towers
Water sources/
resources/
groundwater
Prohibited uses
Supply of water  Planting of
for
domestic,
trees/plants in areas
agricultural and
near headwaters of
industrial
rivers and springs
purposes
 Pumping
stations/water
system
 Water distribution
facilities
 Reforestation







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Residential,
commercial,
industrial areas
Materials Recovery
Facility
Dump site or sanitary
landfill
Wastewater
treatment facilities
near the sources of
drinking water
Tourism
Poultry and piggery
farms within 25 m
radius from the
source of ground
water as indicated in
20122020
20122020
20122020
20122013
2012
20122012
2012
201283
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
the locational
clearance design
standard.
Funeral parlors
Cemetery
Over extraction of
water
pumps with adequate
specification to cater the
needs of the residential and
commercial areas
Protection/water conservation
 Control the installation of
deep wells
 Require the existing deep
well owners to register to
determine their groundwater
appropriations
 Monitor and treat water
sources regularly, including
water tanks to ensure safety
and cleanliness.
 Raise the awareness of the
public on water conservation
 Convert existing open
dumpsite to a controlled one
or into a sanitary landfill to
avoid contamination of
ground water from leachate.
 Require poultry/piggery
owners to implement proper
waste treatment, including
installation of a waste
treatment facility
Year
Compatible
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2012
20122020
2013
20122020
20122020
20122016
20122020
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Compatible






Buffer




Protection of
forest,
biodiversity and
bodies of water
Grassland
Mudflats
Strip of tree
plantation along
Year





Natural parks
Research
Planting of suitable
tree species/plants
Ecotourism
Traditional farming
for sustenance,
including pasture of
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



Conversion to other
uses
Pasture of animals
Livestock
Built-up areas
Roads
Shifting cultivation
Charcoal making
Draft ordinance regulating
illegal water extraction.
Review/reassess the location
of cemeteries in relation to
water sources such as deep
wells.
Conduct spring development
as necessary (Tanato)
Provide facilities to purify or
treat the water sourced from
springs
Monitor the quality of
groundwater near the dump
site
Strict implementation of laws
related to the protection and
conservation of water
 Conduct water summit
Protect the buffer areas
Establish and maintain buffer
areas and develop them into
parks or a strip of tree
plantations/orchards to protect
the adjacent areas.
2012
2012
2012
20122020
20122020
20122020
2013
20122020
20122020
85
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
riverbanks


animals (smallscale)
Reforestation of
degraded areas
Religious activities
(without structures)
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Cutting of trees
Industries
Mining and quarrying
Settlement and
construction of
permanent structures
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Table 23. Regulatory framework for production zone: agriculture.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Agriculture
Orchard and other
agriculture crop
production
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
 Growing of

orchard

species-mango,
coconut, others 






Research
Residential areas –
10% of the area
Ecotourism – 10% of
the area
Composting of
organic/farm wastes
Use of organic
farming/pesticides
and fertilizers
Growing of
vegetables and other
compatible crops
Other uses that are
compatible but
limited to 10% of the
area
Livestock subject to
the locational
clearance (HLURB)
standard design





Burning of wastes
Excessive use of
inorganic pesticides
and fertilizers
Residential and
commercial areas
Tourism area, resorts
Industrial area
Reduce the use of inorganic
fertilizers and pesticides
Develop a marketing strategy for
mangoes.
Develop a taxation scheme for
mango production and other fruit
trees
Promote composting of organic
waste to be used as fertilizer
Develop strategies to increase
production
2012-2020
2012-2013
2012
2012-2020
2012
Customary support
facilities such
storage and
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
warehouse
Rice and
vegetables
production
 Growing of
rice,
vegetables,
root crops and
other cash
crops






Residential area –

limited to 10% of the
land area
Irrigation system
Farm to market road/
infrastructure
Livestock/pasture

subject to the
locational clearance
(HLURB) standard

design
Customary support
facilities such as
palay dryers and rice
threshers and storage
and warehouse
Other compatible
uses but limited to
10% of the total area.
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Conversion of rice
production areas to
commercial areas or
subdivision, if the
area is productive
and supported by
irrigation system
Excessive use of
inorganic fertilizers
and pesticides
Issuance of building
permits if the area
has no conversion
order
Develop or establish irrigation
system or impounding dams to
cater to rainfed lands, if feasible.
Adopt farming system requiring
lesser input of water such as the
Israeli farming approach
Establish farm to market roads
such as the one in Barangay CabogCabog
Provide assistance to farmers to
improve productivity
Preserve the existing rice lands,
especially those that are irrigated
and productive
Reduce the use of inorganic
fertilizers by encouraging the
farmers to use organic fertilizers
Protect the productive areas for
rice production from conversion to
other uses
2012-2015
2012-2020
2012-2014
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
89
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
Conduct a study on the suitability
for food production of the prime
agricultural lands located at the
borders of Cupang West, Cupang
North and Central considering the
problems on flooding and pollution
due to direct discharges of wastes
from nearby subdivisions. If found
unsuitable, determine the
appropriate use, which will not
pose negative impacts to the
nearby communities, including
flooding. Relative to this,
2013-2014
rehabilitate, including widening
and constant clean-up of the
river/irrigation canal in the area
must be undertaken to minimize
flooding and pollution
Grassland
Grassland, buffer
between bodies
of water and
settlements,
plantations and
 Orchard
 Pasture land for goats,
cattle and carabaobackyard scale
 Research
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 Illegal activities
 Burning of wastes,
forest fires
 Dumping of wastes
 Conversion of areas to
Protect the grasslands from forest 2012-2020
fires and other illegal activities
Establish mix plantations in the
grasslands
90
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
farms




Prohibited uses
Compatible
monoplantation
Agroforestry

Grass harvesting/
Reforestation
quarrying
Cogon gathering for
shelter & handicraft
Other agriculturebased activities
Strategies
Year
Create
awareness
among
communities the importance of
grassland as buffers of forests,
bodies of water and agricultural
lands.
Require owners to maintain their
property and prevent forest fires
Encourage private owners to plant
trees.
Livestock
production
 Growing of
hogs, chicken,
goats, cattle,
etc.






Composting of
organic wastes –
piggeries and poultry
farms
Vegetable farming
Residential – limited
scale for workers’
quarters
Wastewater
treatment facility
Structures required
by the livestock farms
Planting of trees to
serve as buffers and
filters along the
periphery of the
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


Direct discharge of
waste into the land
and water bodies.
For poultry and
piggery farms,
located less than the
prescribed distance
from built-up areas,
ground water source,
highways, and other
poultry or piggery
farms
Within buffer zone
for bodies of water
and forest
Illegal settlement
Develop livestock and poultry
farming in appropriate areas.
Encourage the poultry farm owners
to use tunnel vent facilities
Require the farms to establish
waste treatment facilities, and
plant trees along farm periphery to
serve as filters and buffers.
Require the farm owners to use
chemical treatments to eliminate
flies and other insects.
Monitor regularly the compliance
of the farms with their respective
ECC and make necessary actions.
Monitor regularly the quality of
water of the receiving water bodies
of farms’ effluents.
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-202
2012-2020
2012-2020
91
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Compatible
farm.
Prohibited uses


Inland
aquaculture


Growing of
aquaculture
species
Use of tanks
for
aquaculture



Planting of trees and
crops surrounding
the area
Aquaculture
buildings, facilities
and quarters for
employees
Wastewater
treatment facilities
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
Conversion to
commercial areas or
residential
subdivisions
Burning of wastes
Conversion to
residential or
commercial areas
Mining and quarrying
site
Cemetery, industrial
site, dump site
Poultry and piggery
farms
Strategies
Improve the awareness of the
livestock growers on the
environment-friendly methods of
raising livestock
Provide training to backyard
livestock growers on how to
improve their production
Develop an ordinance for poultry
and piggery production covering
commercial and backyard farms
Control the establishment of inland
aquaculture to ensure adequate
supply of water to rice and cash
crop production, and to domestic
uses.
Ensure that the fish stocks are
within the carrying capacity of the
fish ponds
Provide technical assistance to
farmers to increase production,
conserve water and minimize
pollution caused by aquaculture
Develop aquaculture in tanks using
modern but environment friendly
technologies
Year
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2013-2015
92
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Brackish
aquaculture
 Growing of fish
Prohibited uses

Mangrove planting
along fishpond banks
Bird watching sites
Structure such as
bank houses for the
workers






 Growing of
shellfish, crabs
and fish
Year
Compatible


Marine
aquaculture
Strategies



Structure to support
marine aquaculture
Navigation as
identified
Ecotourism
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

Dumping of wastes
Settlements
Conversion to
commercial or
residential areas
Use of chicken
manure as fertilizer
Cutting of mangrove
Dump sites
Direct discharge of
wastes
Settlements
Overstocking
Provide the necessary support
facilities for aquaculture in tanks
such as road, water system and
electricity
Conduct regular coastal clean-up
Control direct discharge of
untreated wastewater and garbage
into the bodies of water
Prevent the conversion of
fishponds to other uses, such as
commercial or residential areas
Phase-out the use of chicken
manure as fertilizer due to its effect
on the quality of air during dryingup of ponds and quality of water.
Ensure that the fish stocks are
within the carrying capacity of the
fish ponds
Prevent unnecessary cutting of
mangroves and associated species
Implement integrated coastal
management
Regular clean-up of rivers and
bodies of water
Delineate on the ground the areas
for marine aquaculture
Establish mussel/shellfish farms
only in the designated areas
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2013
2012-2020
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant

Municipal
fishing

Fishing (3tonner and
below)





Prohibited uses
Compatible
Research
Navigation as
identified
Navigational facilities
such as buoys
Ecotourism
Surveillance and
patrolling the area
Use of fishing gears
allowed under
existing laws
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



Dumping of
untreated wastes
Marine aquaculture
Illegal fishing
Overfishing
Commercial fishing
Use of fishing gears
not allowed under
existing laws such as
‘panagap’
Strategies
Ensure that the fish stocks are
within the carrying capacity of the
fish pens
Develop and implement an
environmental monitoring system
for the rivers and for Manila Bay to
ensure acceptable level of
pollutants according to standards
mandated by law
Implement Fisheries Code of the
Philippines
Practice sustainable fisheries
Improve surveillance and
enforcement of laws to prevent
illegal fishing activities
Implement integrated coastal
management
Deploy artificial reef
Control pollution from land- and
water-based sources
Raise awareness of stakeholders on
the effects of pollution to low
fishery production
Develop and implement an
environmental monitoring system
for the rivers and Manila Bay
Implement Fisheries Code of the
Year
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
94
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
Philippines
Traditional
fishing
 Fishing in small
scale




Navigation as
identified
Tourism
Seaweed culture
Use of fishing gears
allowed under
existing laws
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




Municipal fishing
Marine aquaculture
Dumping of wastes
Reclamation
Illegal fishing
Use of fishing gears
not allowed under
existing laws such as
‘panagap’
Control pollution from land- and
water-based sources
Implement integrated coastal
management
Practice sustainable fisheries
2012-2020
Develop and implement an
environmental monitoring system
for rivers and Manila Bay
Implement Fisheries Code of the
Philippines
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
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Table 24. Regulatory framework for production zone: manufacturing.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Manufacturing
Food processing


Processing of
crops and
meat from
the local
Strategies
Residential
Commercial
Pollutive, heavy
industries
Institutional area
Schools
Batching plant
Require the owners to control pollution
coming from their establishments,
including garbage, foul smell and
others that are detrimental to human
and the environment
Require owners to Install appropriate
wastewater treatment facilities as
necessary
Encourage the companies or owners to
practice corporate social responsibility.
Monitor regularly the compliance of
the establishment on existing laws and
environmental compliance certificate, if
applicable
Monitor the compliance of the fish
processing establishments with Clean
Air Act and their ECCs, if any
Craft and approve an ordinance on
standard procedure for fish processing.
Designate areas for fish drying
Establish necessary facilities such as
road, access to water system and
power in the designated area.
Promote agro-industry in the area to
encourage investors
Year
Compatible
 Food

manufacturingsmall scale, fish
processing

Processing
of 
agro-industrial
products
Prohibited uses


Planting of trees at
the periphery of the
plant to act as filters
Waste treatment
facilities
Residential structures
limited to housing of
workers (10%) of the
area
Drying of fish for fish
drying factories
Waste treatment
facilities
Housing for workers
(10%) of the area
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







Residential
Commercial
Industries that are
not compatible with
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012
2014-2018
2012-2020
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
farms




Science park

DTI
economic 
zone

Handicraft

Production of 
electronics,
semi

conductors

Light
industries
Small-scale
food
processing
Making



of 
Compatible
Slaughterhouse
Structures necessary
for food processing
Planting of trees
along the periphery
of the area to act as
buffer and filter
Support facilities such
as roads, water and
electricity
Waste treatment
facilities
Housing facilities for
workers
Necessary facilities
such as roads, offices,
communication and
information, power
and water system
Commercial
Offices of industrial
establishments
Waste water
treatment facility
Residential
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Prohibited uses











Strategies
food processing
Institutional area
Schools
Batching plant
Direct disposal of
waste into the land
and water bodies
Dump site
Mining and
quarrying
Residential areas
Food processing
Mining and
quarrying
Schools
Require the industrial area to put-up
necessary waste treatment facilities
Year
2014
Coordinate with the DENR on the role 2013
of the City Government in the approval
and monitoring of environmental
compliance certificates.
Provide the necessary facilities
2012-2020
Encourage companies to invest
Conduct a programmatic EIA in the
area in order to determine the overall
impact to the community and to the
city as a whole.



Direct disposal of Establish an area for DTI eco-zone by 2012
wastes from the providing necessary facilities
establishments
Residential areas
Piggery and poultry
Schools

Disposal
of Assist the small-scale entrepreneurs in 2012-2020
105
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
handicraft


Compatible
Commercial
MRF
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Prohibited uses

untreated wastes
Batching plant
Strategies
Year
terms of capital
Provide skills training on handicraft
making to deserving members of the 2012-2020
communities
Develop products that can support 2012-2020
tourism industry
Assist in market matching of
handicrafts
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Table 25. Regulatory framework for production zone: mining and quarrying.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Prohibited uses
Mining and
quarrying
Dominant
Compatible
 Extraction of
 Roads

sand and gravel  Rehabilitation
of 
in existing
the mined areas

mining sites



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Residential areas
Commercial
Institutional
Within buffer zone in
the riverbanks
Illegal mining and
quarrying
New sites
Strategies
Year
Regulate the operation of the existing 2012-2020
mining and quarrying activities in
coordination with the Provincial
Government.
Conduct regular monitoring of the
operation of mining and quarrying
sites in order to determine any illegal
mining operation.
Require the operators to rehabilitate
their respective areas of operation.
Encourage
the
operators
or
companies to practice corporate social
responsibility.
In coordination with the Provincial 2012-2020
Government, grant only extension or
renewal of mining and quarrying
permits to existing sites in the City, if
the allowed volume to be extracted is
not yet consumed.
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Table 26. Regulatory framework for tourism zone.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Tourism zone











Ecotourism zone
Swimming pools
Picnic grounds
Support facilities
Hotels, Apartel
Club house
Souvenir shops
Theme parks
Tourism Center
Botanical
gardens
Restaurant and
other eateries
Homestay
low-impact,
educational,
ecologically and
culturally sensitive
tourism that benefits
local communities and
conserve natural
resources
Compatible
 Commercial
 Residential
 Institutional
 Conservation of
natural resources
such as forest
 Backyard crop
production
 Trails for hiking
 Roads
 Support facilities
for ecotourism
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Prohibited uses
 Direct discharge of
wastes
 Mining and
quarrying
 Manufacturing,
except handicraft
 MRF
 Industrial area
 Piggery and poultry
within a distance
prescribed in the
locational clearance
(HLURB) standard
design.
 Informal
settlements
 Piggery and poultry
of any kind
 Golf course
 Mining and
quarrying
 Any activity with
high impact to the
environment
 Hotels and resorts
Strategies
Promote the tourism sites.
Year
2012-2020
Require the resorts and other
tourism establishments to manage
their wastes properly.
Monitor regularly the compliance of
the establishment with laws,
ordinances and their respective ECCs.
Develop a nature-based park in
Dangcol.
Develop a pottery making site in
Tenejero.
Assist the communities to develop
their skills in providing support to
tourism such as tour guides,
handicraft making, etc.
Develop an ecotourism plan
2014
Develop the necessary support
2014-2016
facilities
Promote the ecotourism sites
2015-2020
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Table 27. Regulatory framework for build-up zone: residential area.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Residential area





Dominant
Housing in urban
and rural areas
Dormitories
Apartments
Condominiums
Housing for
government
employees
Compatible
Low intensity residential
area
 One-detached
family
dwelling
 One-semi-detached
family dwelling
 Two-detached
family
dwelling
 Two-semi-detached
family dwelling
 Customary
accessory
uses such as:
o Servant’s quarter
o Private garage
o Guard house
 Home occupation for the
practice
of
one’s
profession
or
for
engaging
in
home
business
such
as
dressmaking, tailoring,
baking, running a sarisari store, a carinderia
and the like, subject to
the following conditions:
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Prohibited uses











Industrial
establishment
Rice production
Informal settling
Aquaculture
Structures within 3
meters from banks
of rivers and bodies
of water in urban
areas and 20 meters
in rural areas
Hospital
Food
processing
plants
Slaughter house
Gasoline station
Sanitary landfill or
dumpsites
Buildings
or
structures
exceeding
13.5
meters in height
and more than 3
storeys.
Strategies
Year
Relocate the informal settlers in the
identified areas
Provide basic facilities to the
community such as water, energy or
power, waste management,
sanitation, road and drainage.
Connect residential areas to a
municipal wastewater treatment
facilities
Require new subdivisions to
construct respective waste water
treatment facilities
Regulate the operation of
dormitories, apartments and rental
houses to ensure safety and
convenience of the occupants
Increase surveillance by Barangay
Tanod or City Marshalls to ensure the
safety of the residents
Regulate the number of vehicles
entering Malabia to minimize air
pollution affecting the residents.
Require all houses to install toilets
and septic tanks
Assist the marginal families to install
2012-2012
Immediate
-2012-2020
2012-2016
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
o
o
o
o
Compatible
That only one
member of the
family residing within
the premises shall be
engaged in home
occupation
That the use of
dwelling unit for
home occupation
shall be clearly
subordinate to its
use for residential
purpose and conduct
for home occupation
not more than
twenty five percent
(25%) of the floor
area of the dwelling
unit shall be used.
That there shall be
no change in the
outside appearance
of the building
premises;
That no home
occupation shall be
conducted in any
customary accessory
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Prohibited uses
Strategies
community toilets and septic tanks
Establish low-cost housing to cater to
the marginal families in the
communities
Develop a government housing for
the government employees
In coordination with concerned
agencies, provide assistance to
facilitate titling of lands/lots of
qualified occupants.
Complete construction of dike along
Talisay River to protect the
communities from flooding
Year
2012-2020
2014-2016
2012
2015
112
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
o
o
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
uses cited above;
That no traffic shall
be generated by such
home occupation in
greater volume than
would normally be
expected in a
residential
neighborhood and
any need for parking
generated by the
conduct of such
home occupation
shall be met off the
street and in a place
other than the
required front yard;
and
That no equipment
or process shall be
used in such home
occupation which
creates noise,
vibration, glare,
fumes, odors and
electrical
interference
detectable to the
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant

Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
normal sense and
visual or audible
interference in any
radio or television
receiver or which
causes fluctuations in
line voltage of the
premises.
Home industry classified
as cottage industry:
o Such home industry
shall not occupy
more than thirty
percent (30%) of the
floor area of the
dwelling unit. There
shall be no change or
alteration in the
outside appearance
of the dwelling unit
and shall not be a
hazard or nuisance;
o Allotted
capitalization shall
not exceed the
capitalization set by
the Department of
Trade and lndustry
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant









Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
(DTI)
Recreational facilities for
the exclusive use of the
members of the family
residing within the
premises, such as
swimming pool, pelota
court, basketball half
court, slides and swings.
Nursery/
elementary
school/high school
Religious Use
Multi-purpose
hall/barangay hall
Clinic, nursing and
convalescing home,
health center
Sports club
Boarding house
Libraries and museum
Backyard gardens and
yards for raising livestock
such as hogs (5 heads
and below), poultry and
other animals and fowls
(50 heads and below)
provided that:
o they are undertaken
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Compatible
only
for
family
consumption
o no undue noise is
created by those
pets and fowls
o no foul smell is
emitted
o wastes created are
properly disposed of
or treated to avoid
pollution
o other
sanitary
requirements
enforced in the City
are complied with
Medium density residential

areas (R-2)-areas east of
Roman Highway or urban

areas


 All uses allowed in R-1 
except livestock raising
 Multi-family dwelling (e.
g.,
row
houses,
apartments)

 Residential condominium
 Residential/apartment

buildings with maximum 
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Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Industrial
establishment
Rice production
Informal settling
Aquaculture
Within 3 meters
from banks of rivers
and bodies of water
in urban areas
Food
processing
plants
Slaughter house
Gasoline station
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant












Compatible
of 4 storeys

Apartment (not more
than five doors)

Dormitory

Boarding House
Libraries and museums
Nurseries and day care
centers
Schools
Sports club
Buildings for religious
use,
multi-purpose
hall/barangay halls
Small hospitals, clinic,
nursing and convalescing
home, health center
Open spaces, gardens
and parks for use by
residents
Home occupation as in
R-1 provided that not
more than two (2)
outside or hired helpers,
assistants or employees
maybe employed
Cottage industries
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Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Sanitary landfill or
dumpsites
Poultry and piggery
No
building
or
structure intended
for
occupancy,
whether public or
private, shall exceed
18 meters in height
and
shall
not
contain more than
four storeys.
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Zone/areas
Settlement area for
informal settlers
Allowed uses
Dominant
Residential










Compatible
Dwelling units
Water supply facilities
Drainage and waste
water treatment facilities
Material recovery
facilities
Backyard farming if areas
is under R-1 or rural
Telecommunication
facilities
Social centers
Energy efficient materials
Water conservation
facilities and practices
Home occupation shall
follow the location of the
settlement site (e.g., R-1
or R-2)
Prohibited uses












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Industrial
establishment
Rice production
Informal settling
Freshwater
aquaculture
Structures within 3
m for urban areas,
and 20-meters for
rural areas from
banks of rivers and
bodies of water
Hospital
Food processing
Slaughter house
Gasoline stations
Livestock farms
Commercial
establishments
other than those
supporting
residential needs
High rise residential
establishments
Strategies
Develop a settlement site for
informal setters
Provide basic services and facilities
such as water, electricity and
sanitation.
Establish elementary school and
health center in the area
Determine the qualified informal
settlers to be relocated in the
settlement sites
Relocate the informal settlers in the
designated settlement site
Assist the residents to develop
livelihood compatible to the
characteristics of the resettlement
site such as backyard gardening,
handicraft, and livestock raising.
Year
2012
2013-2015
2012
2012-2020
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Table 28. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: commercial areas.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Commercial
Dominant
Trading, and
commerce and
business services








Compatible
Institutional
establishments such
as government
offices
Tourism
Restaurants and food
centers, catering
services
Display room and
office for funeral
services
Office buildings,
office condominiums
Buildings with
maximum of 5
storeys
Public market
General retail stores
and shops like:
o department
store, bookstore
and office supply
shop,
o home appliance
store
o car shop
o photo shop
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Prohibited uses








Beerhouses,
gambling centers,
night clubs and
similar
establishments
within the 3 km
radius
of
the
University Town
Informal
settlements
Cemetery
and
memorial parks
Livestock raising
New
residential
area/subdivision
Industrial
establishments
Gasoline
stations
except
in
the
commercial
areas
along the Roman
Highway
Mining
and
quarrying
Strategies
Regulate the flow of traffic
Control or minimize air pollution
Monitor the quality of air in the
major streets
Support the conversion of tricycles
into LPG or electric fueled or other
fuel that reduces carbon emission
Designate appropriate parking areas
for tricycles in order not to hamper
the flow of traffic and block the
sidewalks.
Manage solid waste properly from
generation to segregation to disposal
Require the food courts, fast foods
centers, restaurant and catering
services to gradually phase-out the
use of non-biodegradable packaging
such as styrofor, plastic cups, plates
and containers.
Maintain canals and drainage
systems in commercial areas.
Year
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2016
2012-2012
2012-2020
2012-2013
2012-2020
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant



Compatible
o flower shop

Food markets and
shops like:

o bakery and bake
shop
o wine stores
o groceries and
supermarkets
Personal service
shops like:
o beauty parlor
and barber shop
o sauna bath and
massage clinic
o fitness
establishments
o dressmaking and
tailoring shops
Recreational
centers/establishmen
ts such as:
o movie
houses/theaters
o play court, e.
g., tennis court,
swimming pool,
bowling lane,
billiard hall
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Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Funeral
services,
including embalming
Any commercial or
residential
establishments
at
the buffer zone.
123
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant




Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
o stadium,
coliseum,
gymnasium
o other sports &
recreational
establishments
Short term, special
educational
institutions such as:
o dancing schools
and driving
schools
o school for selfdefense
o speech clinics
o computer
training
Storerooms, but only
as may be necessary
for the efficient
conduct of business
Commercial
condominium (with
residential units in
the upper floors)
Commercial housing
like:
o hotel
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant








Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
o apartment and
apartel
o boarding house,
dormitory,
pension house
Library/museum,
training and
convention centers
and related facilities
Medical and dental
clinics
Vocational/technical
school
Janitorial service,
courier services,
security agency
Bank and other
financial institutions
Radio and television
studio
Building garage,
parking lot,
transportation
terminals/garage,
with or without
repair facilities
Custom dressmaking
shop, tailoring shop
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant




Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
Commercial and job
printing, printing and
publishing of books
and pamphlets,
printing cards and
stationery
Computer shops,
printing and photo
engraving services
Manufacture of
insignia, badges and
similar emblems
except metal
Repair shops like
o repair of optical
instruments and
equipment and
cameras, clocks
and watches
o house appliances
repair shops
o motor vehicles
and accessory
repair shops
o home furnishing
shops
o repair of motor
vehicles
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant








Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
Machinery display
shop/center
Lumber/hardware
store, including sales
of gravel and sand
Manufacture of signs
and advertising
displays (except
printed)
Welding shops,
machine shop service
operation (repairing/
rebuilding, or custom
job orders)
Medium scale junk
shop
Lechon or whole pig
roasting stalls
Repacking of food
products (e. g., fruits,
vegetables, sugar and
other related
products)
Offices of funeral
parlor, mortuaries
and crematory
services and
memorial chapels
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant








CBD





Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
Parking lots, garage
facilities
Welding shops
Machine shop service
operation
(repairing/rebuilding,
or custom job orders)
Repair of
motorcycles
Bakery products
Repacking of food
products e.g. fruits,
vegetables, sugar and
other related
products
Plant nursery
Other commercial
activities not else
classified
Hotel
Malls
Banks and other
financing
establishments
Parking areas
Entertainment
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



Residential areas
Subdivisions, except in
the periphery of the
CBD
Pollutive industries
Food processing,
except for small-scale
Promote the development of the CBD 2012-2020
Invite investors to locate in the CBD
Establish the necessary facilities to 2012-2014
encourage investors
Maintain the existing commercial 2012-2020
area at the University town and
direct the incoming investments to
128
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant











Compatible
centers
Restaurants and food
centers
Wholesale and retail
stores
Health and fitness
centers
Other commercial
establishments
Government offices
Waste management
facility for solid and
liquid wastes
Business process
outsourcing
Convention center
Pure commercial
areas measuring 35
m from both side of
EGSA
Commercial/
Residential (mix
used) after the 35-m
pure commercial
areas on both sides
of EGSA
Buffer around the
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




Prohibited uses
Strategies
bakeries and bake
shops
Fish processing
Funeral services
Gambling
establishments
Livestock raising
Gasoline stations
except along EGSA
the new CBD.
Conduct a study on the mechanisms
of compensating landowners who
are affected by the restrictions of
the land uses in the CBD areas,
especially the agrarian reform
beneficiaries.
Year
129
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant


Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
periphery of CBD and
within the onesquare km (25m
width)
Buildings with 5 to 7
storeys, depending
on soil bearing
capacity
Gardens/parks at the
buffer zone
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Table 29. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: educational institutions.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Education/University
town
Dominant
 Schools
 Dormitory
 Library anad
museum
 School facilities
 Sports complex
 Covered/arcaded
walks
Compatible
 Commercial area –
limited scale
 Residential area –
existing
 Water supply
 Parks development
 Institutional
establishments
 Support facilities
 Banks and other
financial institutions
 Tourism
 Roads providing
access to schools
 Information
technology and
communication
facilities
 Drainage system
 Historical areas
 Computer shops/
Internet cafes except
those with gaming
facilities within the
restricted 100 m.
radius per Ordinance
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Prohibited uses
Strategies
 Dumping of wastes
 Manufacturing
establishments
 Mining and quarrying
 New subdivisions
 Informal settling
 Beerhouses/bars
 Gasoline stations
 Gambling, gaming,
and establishments
with entertainers
within 3 km radius
from the center of the
University Town
 Bus terminals
Maintain/improve/provide the
necessary services and facilities such
as communications and information
technology, library, sports
development, water and sanitation
systems, power and road network.
Reduce air pollution in the area by
reducing the number of vehicles
plying the area per day, and declaring
a no-vehicle day in a month or a
week.
Minimize heavy traffic by designating
parking areas, appropriate traffic
routes, coding system and other
measures
Relocate the informal settlers to
appropriate areas
Monitor the dormitories and
apartments to ensure the quality of
service and safety of the students
Maintain peace and order.
Build additional classrooms and
school facilities as necessary
Maintain and improve elementary
and secondary schools
Regulate the operation of computer
shops
Year
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2012
2012-2012
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Compatible
No. 102, S. 2002
 New malls with more
than 2,000 sq m floor
area, upon the
approval of SP (CO
10, 2010), with
maximum height of
15 m or 5storeys
Relocate the cockpit arena along the
Roman Highway
Table 30. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: institutional area.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Institutional




Dominant
Government
centers to house
national,
regional and
local offices
Scientific
centers and
research
Hospitals,
medical center
and multipurpose clinics
Religious
structures (e.g.,
Compatible
 Commercial area –
limited
 Residential
 Historical areas
 Tourism
 Convention center
 Other uses similar
with or related to
or directly support
the dominant and
compatible uses
Strategies
Prohibited uses








Industrial area
Mining and quarrying
Livestock farms
Fish drying areas
Bus terminals
Entertainment/
gambling activities
Landfill/dumpsites
Informal settlements
Year
2014
Strategies
Year
Maintain or improve day care
centers, senior citizens centers and
barangay multi-purpose halls.
Establish day care and health centers
in Barangay Tanato.
Build or designate senior citizen
center in the barangays as
appropriate.
Provide necessary
additional
facilities,
services,
staff
and
medicines to the health centers
Maintain and improve the health
centers
2012-2020
2012-2013
2012-2015
2012-2020
2012-2020
church,
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
seminary,
convents/
worship place)

Development
center for
children in
conflict with the
law
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Table 31. Regulatory framework for land and water transportation.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Land transportation
Dominant
Building and
maintenance of roads
and bridges








Navigation
Fish port
 Navigational lane
for municipal
fishing and patrol
boats
 Port for municipal
fishing vessels
 Landing of fish and
seafood products

Prohibited uses
Compatible
Setback as

mandated by the
Building Code of
the Philippines
Light posts
Necessary
drainage/canals
Traffic signage
Sidewalks/covered
walks
Planting strips
Bike lanes
Pedestrian elevated
walks
Buoys and

navigational aids



 Support facilities
 Commercial –
limited scale only
 Light house
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all activities
within the road
setback as
provided by
existing laws
Fishing
Aquaculture
Any structure
Marine reserves
 Residential, illegal
settlements
 Industrial
 Commercial boats
Strategies
Year
Maintain set back area for roads as
mandated.
Provide necessary and efficient
drainage system
Provide adequate light posts and traffic
signs
Construct/complete the farm to market
road in concerned barangays
Complete the naming of roads
Construct road connecting to Binhian
ng Bayan
Complete the four-lane highway until
the coastal area
2012-2020
Delineate the navigational route on the
ground
Conduct public awareness on the
navigational lane
Install necessary navigational aids to
guide navigators.
Regularly patrol the area to ensure
compliance and detect violations
Develop the area of ‘Draga’ in Pto.
Rivas Ibaba as fish port.
2012-2013
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2015
2012-2020
2013
2013-2015
2012-2020
2012-2013
2012-2020
2014-2020
Direct all fish landing of noncommercial fishing in the fish port once
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Berthing of fishing Berthing
boats
boats
of
Compatible
 Parking area
fishing 

Necessary
structures
and
navigational aids
Port
reception
facilities
Prohibited uses
Year
 Drying of fish
developed.


Craft an ordinance for the fees and
charges to be imposed at the fish port.
Provide/construct the necessary
2012-2014
facilities in the designated area



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Strategies
Settlement
Fishing,
aquaculture
Repair of boats
Discharge of oily
and other wastes
directly into the
water
Swimming/recreat
ion
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Table 32. Regulatory framework for waste management zone.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Sanitary landfill
MRF
Dominant
 Dumping of solid
wastes from
domestic,
commercial and
industrial sources
 Segregation of
recyclable or
reusable wastes
Compatible
 Planting of
vegetable and
other crops
 Compositing of
organic wastes
 MRF
 Demo farms or
gardens using
organic fertilizers
 Conduct of
research
 Processing of
reusable wastes
Prohibited uses
Strategies
 Residential/
commercial
and
institutional
establishments
 Burning of wastes
 Dumping of
hazardous wastes
 Industrial
establishments
 Tourism
Relocate the informal settlers in the
existing dumpsite to appropriate
areas.
Develop the existing dumpsite as a
sanitary landfill.
Implement the solid waste
management plan for the City.
Reduce the waste residuals dumped
into the dump site by reducing the
volume of waste generated, reusing
and recycling wastes, and composting
biodegradable wastes.
Use appropriate technology to
minimize flies , rodents and other
vectors of diseases in the dump
site/sanitary landfill/MRF areas
Improve and maintain the waste
management facilities of the City.
Raise the awareness of the public on
proper waste management.
Implement and monitor the law on
hospital wastes (RA 6969).
Establish MRFs in clusters of
barangays in appropriate areas
 Burning of waste
 Settlement
Year
2012-2012
2012-2016
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2020
2012-2013
Raise awareness of the communities
to segregate wastes
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Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Dominant
Wastewater
treatment plant
Prohibited uses
Strategies
Year
Compatible
 Treatment of waste  Research
water: remediation,  Study tours
chemical treatment,
physico-chemical
treatment
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 Settlement
 Commercial areas
 Tourism
Assess
appropriate
area
for
centralized wastewater treatment
facility
Establish a wastewater treatment
facility in the City that would cater the
domestic and commercial wastewater.
Establish a wastewater treatment
facility at the Balanga Public Market
and at the new CBD.
Require all piggery and poultry farms,
industries and subdivisions to
establish
wastewater
treatment
facility.
2012-2013
2013-2016
2012-2015
2012-2020
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Table 33. Regulatory framework for cemetery zone.
Zone/areas
Allowed uses
Memorial park/
Columbarium/
cemeteries
Dominant
 Memorial park
 Columbarium
 Burial area

Compatible
Funeral services
(all undertakings,
embalming,
brought to burial
site and
crematorium)
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Prohibited uses
Strategies
 Dumping of wastes
 Near water bodies or sources
of potable water supply
 Residential, institutional,
commercial & industrial areas
within 100 m distance from
the periphery of the
cemetery or memorial park
 Not located in areas where
water table is less than 4.5 m
deep from the natural ground
surface
 Settlements
 Near fishponds
 For funeral services,
restaurant, food centers and
other food establishments
within 25 m radial distance,
market within 50 m radial
distance, abattoirs, schools
and hospitals, within 200 m
radial distance
Establish
public
cemeteries/memorial parks to
cater to the overflow of the
existing cemeteries subject to
siting criteria of the City Health
Office
Maintain existing cemeteries
without
allowing
further
expansion
Adopt an ‘apartment’ type
tombs to maximize space.
Year
20132015
20122020
20122020
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Implementation of the Plan
Implementation of the CLWUP requires adequate staff, and administrative and technical
support from the concerned departments of the City Government. The City Planning and
Development Office, being the lead department in the implementation of the plan, ensures that
all developments and activities are in accordance with the CLWUP. The CPDO processes
locational/zoning clearances, development permits, and evaluation reclassification report based
on the approved CLWUP.
Concerned departments are also involved in the implementation depending on the use
of a certain area. Expertise required in the implementation of the plan shall be provided as
needed. Much needed expertise include air and water quality monitoring, traffic demand
management, disaster risk reduction, monitoring of mining and quarry sites, solid waste
management and ecotourism management.
Investments for major projects such as environmental facilities, relocation of informal
settlers, new CBD complex, support facilities for the University town, ecotourism and new
industrial zone are needed, not only from the budget of the City Government but also from
national government and private sector. Approaches for resource mobilization should be
undertaken to attract private sector investment in the City.
Monitoring and evaluation of the plan is a major component during implementation.
The progress of the interventions in terms of programs and projects will be assessed regularly in
order to adjust targets or activities when required. Evaluation should also be undertaken to
assess if the plan’s intended outcomes are being met.
There are various levels of conducting monitoring and evaluation of the zoning scheme
and the development plan. The direct implementers monitor and evaluate the progress of the
projects. These implementers include various departments, barangays or non-government
organizations or civic organizations. The CPDO shall conduct regular monitoring of zoning
compliance. Financial monitoring is also essential for the purpose of allocating funds and
transparency of expenditures.
The Local Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals should conduct monitoring and
evaluation for the purpose of gauging how the various interventions have affected the city, the
population and the management of land and water areas.
Developing indicators and clear targets is necessary to facilitate monitoring and
evaluation activities. The development of indicators can be undertaken on a project or a
program basis with the aim of attaining the shared vision of the city. It is also suggested that
monitoring using the MDG indicators and scored cards of concerned departments be used or
included in order to assess how the municipality is contributing to the commitment of the
country to attain the targets of MDGs and the City road map.
Updating of the plan and the zoning scheme should be done regularly to reflect the
progress or delays over the years. The updating process will also provide venue for the
stakeholders to assess the interventions undertaken and make changes as necessary.
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Poultry and Livestock Farms in the Philippines
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HLURB Resolution No. R-674, Series of 2000- Implementing Rules and Regulations to Govern the
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Exploitation, Development, Conservation and Protection of Water Resources
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Consolidating the Laws Governing the Ownership, Appropriation, Utilization,
Exploitation, Development, Conservation and Protection of Water Resources.
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Presidential Decree No. 705, as Amended, the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines.
Repubilc Act 8749- An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Air Pollution Control Policy and for
other Purposes
Republic Act No. 7279- The Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.
Republic Act 9147.-An Act Providing for the Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources
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Republic Act No. 7160- An Act Providing for the Local Government Code of 1991.
Republic Act No. 7586 -An Act Providing for the Establishment and Management of National
Integrated Protected Areas System, Defining its Scope and Coverage, and for other
Purposes.
Republic Act No. 8550 -An Act Providing for the Development, Management and Conservation of
the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Integrating all Laws Pertinent thereto, and for
other Purposes.
Republic Act No. 9003- An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program,
Creating the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts
Prohibited And Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds therefor, and for other
Purposes
Republic Act No. 9275- An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Water Quality Management and
for other Purposes
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Guidelines for the Regulation of the Provincial Environmental Protection and Pollution
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Vessels with Three (3) Gross Tonnage and Below Operating in the City of Balanga.
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Mamalakaya ang Paggamit ng ‘Paganap’ sa Panghuhuli ng Maliliit na Isda Tulad ng
Sinelyase at iba pang Lumalaking Isda sa mga Ilog at Dagat sa Lungsod ng Balanga at ang
Pagbili sa mga Isadang Huli sa Paganap sa Pamilihang Barangay at Lungsod ng Balanga,
Bataan.
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City Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2008- An Ordinance Declaring the Eighty and Forty-two (80.42)
hectares at the city’s central district as University Town in the City of Balanga, Bataan.
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Ordinance 140, Series of 2002, as Amended , otherwise known as the Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Ordinance of the City of Balanga.
City Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2010- An Ordinance Prohibiting the Use, Sale, Distribution and
Advertisement of Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products in Certain Places within
Balanga City, Imposing Penalties for Violations thereof and Providing Funds therefor, and
for Other Purposes or the Comprehensive No Smoking City Ordinance.
City Resolution No. 101, Series of 2010. A resolution declaring part of Tortugas as a Critical
Habitat
City Resolution No. 34, Series of 2011- A resolution designating the City of Balanga as BirdFriendly Zone
Maps/Satellite images
Cadastral Map of Bataan, 1:50,000 scale.
City of Balanga database in Auto Cad format
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Database of the City of Balanga in AutoCad format
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Agricultural zone - areas within the city intended for crop cultivation, livestock farming, fishing
and related activities;
Allowed use - either dominant or compatible use; may require regulations to implement them
Biodiversity – a variety of life form within a given ecosystem
Buffers - these are yards, parks or open spaces intended to separate incompatible elements or
uses to control pollution/nuisance and for identifying and separating development areas
from zones where no permanent structures are allowed.
Built-up zone - a grouping of ten (10) or more contiguous structures.
Central Business District - shall refer to areas designated principally for trade, services and
business purpose, located along the Enrique Garcia Sr. Ave.
Commercial zone - refers to an area designated principally for trade, services and business
purposes.
Compatible use/s- a use or uses that harmonizes with the dominant use of the zone or land and
water activities capable of existing harmoniously with the dominant use
Comprehensive land- and water-use plan - a document embodying general and specific land and
water uses, and development proposals for guiding or regulating the direction and
intensity of growth and/or development.
Dominant use - a use that occupies most of the area of a zone
Easement- open space imposed on any land use/activities sited along waterways, road-right-ofways, cemeteries/memorial parks and utilities.
Ecosystem – A system form by the interaction of community of organism with their physical
environment
Ecotourism zone- areas identified in Tuyo devoted for low impact travel or tourist activities such
as hiking, sightseeing, photography, bird watching and educational purposes.
General zoning map — a duly authenticated map delineating the different zones into which the
whole municipality is divided.
Institutional zone - an area within the city used principally for general types of institutions e.g.
government offices, schools, church, hospital/clinics, academic/ research, and
convention centers.
Integrated coastal management - a natural resource and environmental management
framework, which employs an integrative and holistic management approach and
interactive planning process in addressing complex management issues of the coastal
area
Liquefaction – a phenomenon in which the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by
eartquake shaking or rapid loading
Locational clearance — a clearance issued to a project proponent allowing it to operate in the
proposed location under the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and the other rules and
regulations on land and water use.
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Mangrove – a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and
having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are
important in land building
Marine sanctuary/reserve– an area set aside for the protection of flora and fauna within the
area, except for specified predators, parasites and invasive species doing excessive
harms; activities are regulated, and usually for education and research purposes only
Mudflat- coastal wetlands that forms when mud is deposited by tides or rivers; they are
sedimentary intertidal habitats created by deposition in low energy coastal
environments, particularly estuaries and other sheltered areas. Their sediment consists
mostly of silts and clays with a high organic content
Municipal fishing – according to the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, it refers to fishing within
municipal waters using fishing vessels of three gross tons less, or fishing not requiring
the use of fishing vessels.
Protection and conservation zone - an area within the city intended primarily for protecting and
conserving significantly important areas or sites such as natural resources and habitats
and cultural or historical sites.
Residential zone - an area within a city used principally for dwelling/ housing purposes.
Restricted or not allowed uses- Use that are prohibited in the zone as they render incompatible
with the dominant or compatible uses of the zone
Rural Area – — include(s) all barangay(s) or portion(s) of the City considered rural
Rurban Area - — include(s) all barangay(s) or portion(s) of the City with both urban and rural
areas.
Setback - the open space left between a building line and lot lines.
Socialized Housing as defined under RA 7279, refers to housing programs and projects covering
houses and lots or homelots only undertaken by Government or the private sector for
the underprivileged and homeless citizens which shall include sites and services
development, long-term financing, liberalized terms or interest payments and such
other benefits in accordance with the Act.
Traditional fishing – type of fishing activity where small-scale fishers are engaged for their
sustenance; it utilizes the use of traditional and indigenous methods
Urban area(s) — include(s) all barangay(s) or portion(s) of the city considered urban according to
the definition of an urban place by the National Statistics Office.
Waste management zone – an area designated to cater for the facilities of solid and liquid
management, including landfill, material recovery facilities, wastewater system and
other support facilities.
Watershed – an area drained by a common body of water
Zone - an area within the city delineated for specific land- or water-use or combination of landand water -uses.
Zoning ordinance — a local legal enactment which embodies regulations affecting delineated
land uses which seeks to implement the local physical plan.
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ANNEX A
Informal Settlements in Balanga City
COMMUNITY/LOCATION
AREA
(has.)
1. Munting Batangas
Dumpsite/MRF
OWNER OF THE
OCCUPIED AREA
Government
ZONING
CLASSIFICATION
Industrial
2. Cabog-Cabog
4. Cupang North
Sitio Tajo – Accretion
Naval Dike – Accretion
Government
4
4
Government
Residential
Residential
0.243
YEAR OCCUPIED
Bicol
2003
Water/Deepwell
1
9
Surigao City
Bacoor, Cavite
2000
2001-2010
Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
1
Sapote, Cavite
1995
3
42
30
Bulacan
1970-1994
Tortugas
1995
8
Bicol
2004
4
Quezon
2006
Cupang, Bicol
Cupang, Bicol,
Orion and Ilocos
1985
1975-1995
6
6
UTILITIES PRESENT
0.03
0.213
Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
18
Government
Government
Residential
5. Sibacan
6. Talisay
Easement of Talisay River
SETTLER'S ORIGIN
14
Along highway
3. Tortugas
Lupang Pangako
NO. OF
FAMILIES
5
13
Deepwell/ Electricity
Deepwell/ Electricity
5
0.9322
0.3761
Government
Road Lot
Government
Residential
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96
Balanga
1988
None
1963
Water District/ Electricity
165
COMMUNITY/LOCATION
AREA
(has.)
OWNER OF THE
OCCUPIED AREA
ZONING
CLASSIFICATION
NO. OF
FAMILIES
SETTLER'S ORIGIN
YEAR OCCUPIED
UTILITIES PRESENT
Camino St. Phase III
0.237
Government
Residential
22
Balanga
1972
Water District/ Electricity
J.P. Rizal St.
0.1923
Private
Residential
11
Balanga
1982
Water District/ Electricity
0.0653
Private
Residential
10
Balanga
1950
Water District/ Electricity
0.0615
Private
Residential
3
Balanga
1987
Water District/ Electricity
Easement of Talisay
River-DFS Phase III
Easement of Talisay
River- DFS Phase II
(Almario)
7. Cupang West
6
Masinop St.
Government
1
Orion
1980
Shallow well/ Electricity
Private
Road Lot (Dead
end)
Agricultural
Masikap St.
1
Cupang
1980
Shallow well/ Electricity
Maunlad St.
Government
Road Lot
1
Bicol
2011
Electricity
M. H. Del Pilar St.
Private
Residential
1
Masbate
2010
Electricity/Water District
Maligaya St.
Private
Residential
2
Cupang
1960
Shallow well/Electricity
8. Cupang Proper
1.94
Kapihan - Hillbros
Riverbank
Sitio Tabing IlogRiverbank
Sitio Pio del MarRiverbank
9. Bagong Silang
0.24
Government
Residential
75
Cupang, others
1995
Shallow well/electricity
0.5
Government
Residential
100
Do
1994
Shallow well/electricity
1.2
Government
Residential
460
Do
1998
Shallow well/electricity
Balanga,
Orion,Pangasinan,
Manila, Bacolod
1990-2010
Shallow well
Arellano Site - along the
river
635
0.8238
0.0343
42
Government
Residential
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COMMUNITY/LOCATION
AREA
(has.)
OWNER OF THE
OCCUPIED AREA
ZONING
CLASSIFICATION
NO. OF
FAMILIES
SETTLER'S ORIGIN
YEAR OCCUPIED
UTILITIES PRESENT
Horam Abi Builders along the river
0.0235
Private
Residential
5
Bagong Silang
1996-1999
Brgy. Water System,
Electricity
Creek
0.033
Government
Residential
4
Bagong Silang,
Orani, Pampanga,
Bulacan
2010
none
Bagong Silang
0.733
Private
Agricultural,
Forest land,
Pasture,
23
Bagong Silang,
Orani, Pampanga,
Bulacan, Pilar
Subic, Zambales
1991-2008
Brgy. Water System,
Electricity
Masbate,
Batangas,
Olongapo, N. Ecija,
Tenejero,
Pampanga
2000
None
Water pump,
electricity/water
electricity/water
10. Camacho
NFA - under the bridge
11. Doña Francisca
12. Pto. Rivas Ibaba
Draga
13. Pto. Rivas Lote
Cuaderno St.
14
0.024
Government
Road
1.4
14
26
1
Private
Residential
20
Tarlac, Balanga
1970
0.4
Private
Residential
6
Balanga
1970
Pamarawan,
Bulacan
1998
electricity/brgy. water
system
Bicol, Albay,
1975
electricity/Water District
Pto. Rivas
2001
electricity
1
1
60
Government
Residential
0.5
0.5
14. Pto. Rivas Itaas
0.0225
Tabing Ilog
0.0015
60
21
Government
Residential
21
17
Government
Residential
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COMMUNITY/LOCATION
AREA
(has.)
OWNER OF THE
OCCUPIED AREA
ZONING
CLASSIFICATION
NO. OF
FAMILIES
SETTLER'S ORIGIN
YEAR OCCUPIED
UTILITIES PRESENT
Villa Carolina
0.001
Private
Residential
3
Pto. Rivas
2003
do
Del Rosario St.
0.02
Private
Residential
10
Bicol
1994
do
15. Ibayo
0.045
88
Riverside
0.03
Private
Buffer
50
Bicol
1970
Accretion
0.01
Government
Buffer
35
Ibayo
1940
Ricefield
0.005
Private
Buffer
3
Ibayo
1990
16. Tuyo
In front of Penelco
Office
Near Abo-Abo River
(boundary of Tuyo and
Abucay)
17. Bagumbayan
Boulevard
18
Private
8
unknown
unknown
electricity/water
Government
10
unknown
unknown
electricity
0.5338
Buffer
55
0.5338
Buffer
55
18. Tanato
19. Central
60
5.5639
277
Masagana Ext. Purok 1
2.0499
Residential
77
1960
Electricity, water
Masagana 1
0.2164
Residential
22
1960
Electricity, water
Purok #6 Sto Niño St.
along Talisay River
Purok #8 Mangahan St.
along Talisay River
0.7768
Buffer
89
1970
Electricity, water
2.5208
Buffer
89
1960
Electricity, water
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COMMUNITY/LOCATION
20. Cataning
Ugong to Miray Day
Care
AREA
(has.)
OWNER OF THE
OCCUPIED AREA
ZONING
CLASSIFICATION
3.5700
1.0200
Purok 7 Miray
NO. OF
FAMILIES
SETTLER'S ORIGIN
YEAR OCCUPIED
UTILITIES PRESENT
757
Government
Residential
350
1968
Electricity, water,
telephone, cable
connections
Government
Residential
250
1986
Electricity, water
Government
Residential
92
1980
Electricity, Water, deepwell
Government
Residential
18
1974
electricity, water
Balagtas St. Cataning
Extension
Purok 8
1.5
Purok 2 Balagtas St.
Riverside
Purok 2 cemetery
0.05
Government
Residential
15
1962
electricity, water
1
Government
Residential
32
1949
electricity, water
1970
Electricity, brgy. water
system, telephone
21. Tenejero
2600
Purok Lote
Government
350
Cavite, Manila,
Pampanga,
Bulacan
Purok Manahan
Government
650
Manila, Pampanga
freeflowing,
Pangasinan
electricity
Private
telephone lines
Purok Looban,
Manahan
Private
500
Tarlac, Pampanga
Batungbakal
Government
1000
Batungbakal
Private
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Water system, electricity,
telephone lines
brgy. water system
Electricity, telephone lines
169
COMMUNITY/LOCATION
Sapang Bato
AREA
(has.)
OWNER OF THE
OCCUPIED AREA
ZONING
CLASSIFICATION
Government
NO. OF
FAMILIES
100
Private
YEAR OCCUPIED
UTILITIES PRESENT
Water System, Electricity
Water System, Electricity
22. San Jose
200
TOTAL
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1,225 households from Barangay Tenejero are not included in the
total)
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Roads and their conditions
A. Barangay road
Barangay
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
TENEJERO
1
Magat St.
0.388
4.5
0.332
2
Manahan St.
0.476
6
0.476
3
San Antonio St.
0.376
5.8
SUB TOTAL
TENEJERO (MONTE
CARLA SUBD.)
1.240
C=Fair,A=Fair
C=Good
0.184
0.192
0.24
0.192
A=Fair,G=Bad
1
España St.
0.120
4.8
0.120
C=Good
2
Italia St.
0.181
4.8
0.181
C=Good
3
Bermuda St.
0.143
4.8
0.143
C=Good
4
Arabia St.
0.048
4.8
0.048
C=Good
SUB TOTAL
TENEJERO (DOÑA
MARIA)
0.808
0.056
0.492
0.492
1
Corinthian St.
0.331
5.5
0.331
C=Fair
2
Ayala St.
0.137
5.3
0.137
C=Good
3
Forbes Park St.
0.205
5.4
4
Valle Verde St.
0.162
4.6
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0.205
0.162
A=Fair
C=Good
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A. Barangay road
Barangay
TENEJERO (DONA
ANGELINA SUBD.)
TENEJERO (VILLA
LINA)
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
5
Dasmariñas St.
0.377
5.4
6
Dream Land St.
0.313
5.5
7
Greenhills St.
0.264
5.5
8
Anacleto St.
0.150
4.5
0.150
9
Blue Ridge St.
0.196
5.4
0.172
0.024
C=Fair,A=Fair
10
Green Meadows
St.
SUB – TOTAL
0.186
5.2
0.054
0.132
C=Good, A=Bad
2.321
1.027
1.294
1
Yakal St.
0.142
5.5
0.142
A=Fair
2
Guijo St.
0.115
4.5
0.115
A=Fair
3
Molave St.
0.039
4.5
0.039
A=Fair
SUB – TOTAL
0.296
0.231
4
0.231
C=Fair
2
Don Eulalio St.
Ext.
Don Eulalio St.
0.441
4
0.441
C=Fair
3
Milagros St.
0.107
4
0.107
C=Fair
4
Jose St.
0.069
4
0.069
C=Fair
5
Florentino St.
0.128
4
0.128
C=Fair
6
Anacleta St.
0.117
4
0.117
C=Fair
7
Gloria St.
0.289
4
0.289
C=Fair
8
Don Antonio St.
0.490
5.5
0.490
C=Fair
9
Doña Rosa St.
0.409
4.7
0.409
C=Fair
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0.021
0.377
A=Fair
0.292
C=Fair,A=Fair
0.264
A=Bad
C=Fair
0.296
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TENEJERO (BARIO
CAMPO)
No.
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
10
Rosie St.
0.224
4.7
0.224
C=Fair
11
Leoly St.
0.160
4.7
0.160
C=Fair
12
Ramon St.
0.148
4.7
0.148
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
2.813
Bo. Campo Road
0.473
SUB - TOTAL
0.473
1
BARIO CAMPO (STA.
MARIA SUBD.)
SIBACAN
Name of Road
1.065
2.813
7
0.473
C=Fair
0.473
5.4
0.026
1.039
0.026
1.039
C=Fair,G=Bad
SUB - TOTAL
1.065
1
2
San Rafael St.
Del Carmen St.
0.129
0.110
4
5.4
0.129
0.110
C=Fair
C=Good
3
San Juan St.
0.055
5
0.055
C=Bad
SUB - TOTAL
0.294
1
Canary St.
0.090
6
0.090
C=Good
2
Heron St.
0.065
5.6
0.065
C=Good
3
Falcon St.
0.055
5.6
0.055
C=Good
4
Aspirey St.
0.046
5.6
0.046
C=Good
5
Pigeon St.
0.034
5.6
0.034
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
0.290
0.294
SIBACAN (LA VILLAS LA KATRINA)
0.290
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No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
1
Banzon St.
0.400
5
2
Magsaysay St.
0.100
5
3
Montilla St.
0.100
5
4
New Society St.
0.100
4
5
Marcos St.
0.120
6
Masagana St.
7
8
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
0.400
Condition as of
5/30/2011
C=Fair
0.100
A=Fair
0.087
C=Good,
0.100
G=Fair
4
0.120
G=Fair
0.158
4
0.158
G=Good
C.J. Caparaz
0.171
5
Esteban St.
0.200
5
SUB - TOTAL
1.349
1
Purok 1
0.777
5
0.198
2
Purok 2
0.241
5
0.241
C=Good
3
Purok 3
0.161
5
0.161
C=Good
4
Purok 4
0.115
5
0.115
C=Good
5
Purok 5
0.923
5
0.641
0.282
C=Good,A=Fair
6
Centro (Dangcol
Road)
SUB - TOTAL
3.400
5
2.200
1.200
C=Good,A=Fair
3.556
1.482
0.013
0.171
C=Fair
0.200
0.584
G=Fair
0.765
DANGCOL
5.617
0.579
C=Good,G=Fair
0.579
CABOG-CABOG
1
1.050
5
0.490
2
Cabog-Cabog
Road
Cabon Road
0.484
5
0.484
C=Good
3
Mabungo Road
0.192
5
0.192
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
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1.166
0.560
C=Fair
0.560
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No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
TANATO
1
Tanato Road
2.500
5
0.400
2.100
0.400
2.100
C=Fair,G=Bad
SUB - TOTAL
2.500
(Mangawang)
Camacho Rd.
C. Valerio St.
0.100
5
0.100
C=Good
0.500
6
0.500
C=Good
0.350
5
0.350
C=Good
4
(D.Atuan St.)
Talastas St
B. Camacho St.
0.336
5
0.336
C=Good
5
Valencia St.
0.482
5
0.482
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
1.768
1
Naval St.
0.522
6
0.522
C=Fair
2
M.H. Del Pilar St.
0.504
5
0.504
C=Good
3
Alarcon St.
0.172
6
0.172
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
1.198
1
Sampaguita St.
0.222
8
0.222
C=Fair
2
Camia St.
0.150
8
0.150
C=Fair
3
Gumamela St.
0.133
4
0.133
C=Fair
4
Dahlia St.
0.136
7
0.136
C=Fair
5
Rosal St.
0.064
8
0.064
C=Fair
6
Everlasting St.
0.122
8
0.122
C=Good
CAMACHO (CADRE)
1
2
3
1.768
Cupang North
1.198
CUPANG NORTH (VENZON SUBD.)
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No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
7
Magnolia St.
0.200
6
0.200
C=Fair
8
Ilang-Ilang St.
0.250
10
0.250
C=Good
9
Adelfa St.
0.160
8
0.160
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
1.437
1
Maligaya St.
0.275
5
0.275
C=Good
2
Mapalad St.
0.070
5
0.07
C=Good
3
Magiliw St.
0.076
5
0.076
C=Good
4
Masinop St.
0.224
5
0.224
C=Good
5
Maagap St.
0.130
3.5
0.130
C=Good
6
Maunlad St.
0.408
4.5
0.408
C=Good
7
Masikap St.
0.577
5.3
0.577
C=Good
8
Masikap East 1 St.
0.058
5.2
0.058
C=Good
9
Masikap East 2 St.
0.067
5.2
0.067
C=Good
10
Masikap East 3 St.
0.067
5.2
0.067
C=Good
11
G. Nisay St.
0.048
4
0.048
C=Good
12
Cupang West St.
0.041
3.5
0.041
C=Good
13
Sitio Toto
0.446
4.3
0.446
C=Good
14
Naval St.
0.533
5.3
0.533
C=Fair
15
M.H. Del Pilar St.
0.540
5
0.540
C=Good
16
M.H. Del Pilar St.
Ext.
SUB - TOTAL
0.506
5
0.506
C=Good
1.437
CUPANG WEST
4.066
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No.
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Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
CUPANG PROPER
1
Ramos St.
0.100
5
0.1
C=Fair
2
0.160
5
0.160
C=Fair
0.170
5
0.170
C=Good
0.130
5
0.130
C=Fair
0.142
5
0.142
C=Fair
0.120
5
0.120
C=Fair
7
(Nescafe St.)
Sanka St.
(Blend 45 St.)
Folgers St.
(Kapihan I St.)
Barcarse St.
(Kapihan II St.)
Nescafe
(Kapihan III St.)
Maxwell St.
Hill Bross St.
0.159
5
0.159
C=Fair
8
Fr. M. Sarili St.
0.307
5
0.307
C=Good
9
Blend 45 St.
0.166
9.6
0.166
C=Good
10
Great Taste St.
0.130
6
0.130
C=Fair
11
M.H. Del Pilar St.
0.540
5
0.540
C=Good
12
Naval St.
0.533
5.7
0.533
C=Fair
13
Tampa St.
0.043
5
0.043
C=Fair
14
Vincent St.
0.288
5
0.288
C=Fair
15
Manalatao St.
0.350
5
0.350
C=Fair
16
G.L. Jaena St.
0.374
4.7
0.374
C=Fair
17
Naval Extension
St.
Anacleto St.
0.525
5.5
0.525
C=Fair
0.048
4.5
0.048
C=Fair
3
4
5
6
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No.
Name of Road
SUB - TOTAL
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
4.285
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
4.285
CUPANG PROPER (MA. LOURDES SUBD.)
1
First St.
0.125
4.8
0.125
C=Good
2
Second St.
0.121
5.7
0.121
C=Good
3
Third St.
0.127
5.7
0.127
C=Good
4
Fourth St.
0.210
7.3
0.210
C=Good
5
Fifth St.
0.145
5
0.145
C=Good
6
Ma. Lourdes St.
0.414
6.3
0.414
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.142
1.142
CUPANG PROPER (ST.FRANCIS SUBD.)
1
Saint Francis St.
0.618
SUB - TOTAL
0.618
5
0.190
0.428
0.190
0.428
C=Good,G=Bad
1
Acapulco St.
0.115
5
0.115
G=Bad
2
La Duena St.
0.134
5
0.134
G=Bad
3
Cassandra St.
0.137
4.6
0.137
C=Good
4
Lus Clarita St.
0.140
4.5
0.140
C=Good
5
Pio Del Mar St.
0.143
4.5
0.143
G=Bad
6
Saint Anne St.
0.249
4.5
0.249
G=Bad
7
Marimar St.
0.342
5
0.144
0.198
C=Fair,G=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.260
0.421
0.839
CUPANG PROPER (ST.ANNE SUBD.)
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Barangay
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
POBLACION
1
Burgos St.
0.176
6
0.176
C=Fair/Good
2
Valdecañas St.
0.139
3.5
0.139
C=Fair
3
Camacho St.
0.463
6
0.463
C=Good
4
Aguirre St.
0.387
14
0.387
C=Good
5
Gallardo St
0.136
5.2
0.136
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.301
1
A. Del Rosario St.
0.175
6
0.175
C=Fair
2
J. N. Gonzales St.
0.135
6
0.135
C=Fair
3
D. Gonzales St.
0.151
6.3
0.151
C=Fair
4
Gonzales St.
0.488
4.5
0.488
C=Fair
5
M. Delos Reyes
0.109
4.5
0.109
C=Fair
6
J. Dizon St.
0.068
5
0.068
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.126
1
Bernabe St.
0.090
4.6
0.090
C=Fair
2
J Dizon St.
0.068
4.7
0.068
C=Fair
3
0.477
6
0.477
C=Fair
4
Sitio Emilio C.
Bernabe
Juan Luna St.
0.070
6
0.070
C=Fair
5
Panday Pira St.
0.056
3
0.056
C=Fair
6
J.P. Rizal St.
0.759
6
0.759
C=Fair
1.301
PTO. RIVAS ( ITAAS)
1.126
PTO. RIVAS (IBABA)
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Barangay
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
SUB - TOTAL
1.520
1.520
0.148
5
0.148
C=Fair
2
(M. Beltran St.)
Beltran St.
Sioson St.
0.339
5
0.339
C=Fair
3
Torico St.
0.074
5
0.074
C=Fair
4
Gonzales St.
0.234
5
0.234
5
Pascual St
0.135
5
6
A.Dizon St.
0.124
5
0.124
C=Good
7
T. Ferrer St.
0.124
5
0.124
C=Fair
8
Velasco St.
0.142
5
0.142
C=Fair
9
Barcenas St
0.153
5
0.153
C=Good
10
Gen. Alonzo St.
0.072
5
0.072
C=Good
11
Enriquez St.
0.135
5
0.135
C=Good
12
Lacson St.
0.082
5
0.082
C=Good
13
G. Ramos St.
0.085
5
0.085
C=Good
14
P. Bernabe St.
0.071
5
0.071
C=Good
15
Quesada St.
0.106
5
0.106
C=Bad
16
Malibiran St.
0.102
5
0.102
C=Good
17
J. Alonzo St.
0.099
5
0.099
C=Fair
18
P.R. Dizon St.
0.485
5
0.485
C=Fair
19
A. Tuazon St.
0.142
4
0.142
C=Good
20
Irene Ferrer St.
0.140
5
0.140
C=Good
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0.135
G=Fair
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No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
0.135
Condition as of
5/30/2011
21
U. Pascual St.
0.135
4
22
Cuaderno St.
0.220
5
0.220
C=Fair
23
Gonzales St.
0.060
5.3
0.060
C=Fair
24
Cuaderno St.
0.234
4.5
0.234
C=Fair
25
Roman St.
0.100
5.2
0.100
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
3.741
1
M. Delos Reyes St.
0.105
6
0.105
C=Good
2
N. Baluyot St.
0.085
3
0.085
C=Good
3
Sevilla St.
0.100
6.5
0.100
C=Good
4
Lacson St.
0.155
5
0.155
5
Sitio Quisada St.
0.383
6.5
0.214
0.169
SUB - TOTAL
0.828
0.659
0.169
Hugo Banzon St.
0.261
SUB - TOTAL
0.261
M. Batangas Road
l
Montilla Road
4.500
5
2.605
1.895
C=Fair,G=Fair
2.064
5
0.050
2.014
G=Poor
SUB - TOTAL
6.564
2.655
3.909
3.471
G=Fair
0.270
TORTUGAS
C=Good
C=Good,G=Fair
BAGUMBAYAN
1
MUNTING
BATANGAS
1
2
4.7
0.261
C=Good
0.261
MUNTING BATANGAS (SIOSON VILLE SUBD.)
1
John Carlos St.
0.115
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0.115
C=Good
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MUNTING
BATANGAS (OUR
LADY OF LOURDES
SUBD.)
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
2
Minette St.
0.112
4.7
0.112
C=Good
3
Elizabeth St.
0.142
5
0.142
C=Good
4
Aqueline St.
0.125
4.7
0.125
C=Good
SUB – TOTAL
0.494
1
Psalm St.
0.281
4.7
0.281
C=Fair
2
Genesis St.
0.447
6.58
0.447
C=Fair
3
Acts St.
0.114
5
0.114
C=Fair
4
Exodus St.
0.733
4.7
0.733
C=Fair
5
Proverbs St.
0.116
4.7
0.116
C=Fair
6
Chronicles St.
0.316
4.7
0.316
C=Fair
7
Judges St.
0.788
5
0.788
C=Fair
8
Gen. South
0.293
5
0.293
C=Fair
9
Gen. North
0.137
5
0.137
C=Fair
10
Numbers St.
0.445
5
0.445
C=Fair
11
Exodus St. Ext.
0.326
4.7
0.326
C=Fair
12
Leviticus St.
0.289
4.7
0.289
C=Fair
13
Ecclesiastes St.
0.200
4.7
0.200
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
4.485
1
Lanzones St.
0.103
4
0.103
C=Good
2
Kamatsili St.
0.099
4
0.099
C=Good
3
Anonas St.
0.125
4
0.125
C=Good
0.494
4.485
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Barangay
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
4
Langka St.
0.106
4
0.106
C=Good
5
Guyabano St.
0.063
4
0.063
C=Good
6
Avocado St.
0.082
4
0.082
C=Good
7
Kaimito St.
0.085
4
0.085
C=Good
8
Duhat St.
0.175
4
0.175
C=Good
9
Mabolo St.
0.197
4
0.197
C=Good
10
Ilang-Ilang St.
0.254
4
0.254
C=Good
11
Bouganvilla St.
0.238
4
0.238
C=Good
12
Dama De Noche
St.
Sampaguita St.
0.228
4
0.228
C=Good
0.140
4
0.140
C=Good
Bagong Silang
Road
SUB - TOTAL
3.430
5.6
3.430
C=Good
5.325
1
Chico St.
0.202
5.4
0.202
C=Fair/Bad
2
Mangga St.
0.298
5.4
0.298
C=Fair
3
Atis St.
0.118
5.4
0.118
C=Fair
4
Duhat St.
0.056
5.4
0.056
C=Fair
5
Macopa St.
0.271
5.4
0.271
C=Fair
6
0.801
5.4
0.801
C=Good
7
Dama De Noche
St.
Sunflower St.
0.342
5.4
0.342
C=Good
8
Camia St.
0.139
5.4
0.139
C=Fair
13
14
5.325
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Barangay
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
9
Carnation St.
0.324
5.4
0.324
C=Fair
10
Sanggumay St.
0.272
5.4
0.272
C=Good
11
Sampaguita St.
0.453
5.6
0.453
C=Fair/Bad
12
Ilang-Ilang St.
0.390
5.6
0.390
C=Fair
13
0.137
5.4
0.137
C=Fair
14
Cadena De Amor
St.
Dahlia St.
0.361
5.4
0.361
C=Good
15
Cuaderno Avenue
0.826
5.6
0.826
C=Fair
16
Primerose St.
0.430
5.4
0.430
C=Good
17
Magnolia St.
0.140
5.4
0.140
C=Fair
18
Adelfa St.
0.135
5.4
0.135
C=Good
19
Jasmin St.
0.217
5.4
0.217
C=Fair
20
Narra St.
0.405
5.4
0.405
C=Fair
21
Molave St.
0.323
5.4
0.323
C=Fair
22
Daisy St.
0.156
4.5
0.156
C=Fair
23
Gumamela St.
0.333
5.6
0.333
C=Fair
24
Waling-Waling St.
0.085
4.5
0.085
C=Fair
25
Catleya St.
0.187
4.5
0.187
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
7.401
1
Blumentritt
0.147
4.5
0.147
C=Fair
2
Balagtas St.
0.286
6
0.286
C=Fair
3
Banzon St.
0.262
5.8
0.262
C=Fair
7.401
CATANING
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Barangay
CATANING
(HILLCREST SUBD.)
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
4
Mendoza St.
0.070
5
0.070
C=Fair
5
Lote Banzon St.
0.240
5
0.240
C=Fair
6
Gallardo St.
0.274
5.2
0.274
C=Fair
7
Sitio Ugong St.
1.100
6
1.100
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
2.379
1
Pound St.
0.143
4.8
0.143
A=Fair
2
Dollar St.
0.159
4.8
0.159
A=Fair
3
Riyal St.
0.120
4.8
0.120
A=Fair
4
Yen St.
0.169
4.8
0.169
A=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
0.591
1
Ambuklao
0.286
6
0.286
C=Good
2
IlayaSt.
0.078
4.7
0.078
C=Fair
3
Banzon St.
0.520
6
0.520
C=Good
4
Remaville St.
0.218
6
0.218
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.102
2.379
0.591
IBAYO
IBAYO (REMAVILLE
SUBD.)
0.398
1.102
6
0.398
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
0.398
0.398
1
Sampaguita St.
0.281
7
0.281
C=Fair
2
Kamagong St.
0.262
5
0.262
C=Good
SAN JOSE
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Barangay
No.
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Gravel (km)
Palmera St
0.295
5
4
Osmeña St.
0.220
5
5
Magnolia St.
0.172
5.3
6
Rose St.
0.229
5.3
0.229
C=Fair
7
Everlasting St.
0.138
5
0.138
C=Good
8
De LeonSt.
0.062
5
0.062
C=Good
9
Ilang-Ilang St.
0.106
5
0.106
C=Fair
10
Jasmin St.
0.194
5
0.194
C=Fair
11
Waling-Waling St.
0.174
5.4
0.174
C=Poor
12
Fiscal Anastacio B.
Camacho St.
SUB - TOTAL
1.224
6.3
1.224
C=Good
3.357
0.269
0.232
Asphalt (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
3
SAN JOSE (ST. MARY
SUBD.)
SAN JOSE (TAGLES
VILLE SUBD.)
Name of Road
C=Good,A=Fair
0.220
A=Fair
0.172
2.902
4.5
0.063
0.283
G=Bad
0.172
0.269
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
0.269
1
Jasper St.
0.132
4.5
0.109
2
Diamond St.
0.442
6
0.442
A=Fair
3
Quartz St.
0.140
6
0.140
A=Fair
4
Garnet St.
0.130
6
0.130
A=Fair
5
Coral St.
0.054
6
0.054
A=Poor
6
Ruby St.
0.140
6
0.140
A=Fair
7
Pearl St.
0.145
6
0.145
A=Fair
8
Opal St.
0.104
6
0.104
A=Poor
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0.023
A=Fair,G=Fair
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SAN JOSE (BATAAN
HOMES)
TUYO
No.
Name of Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete (km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
9
Topaz St.
0.113
6
0.113
A=Fair/Bad
10
Jade St.
0.118
6
0.118
A=Fair
11
Sapphire St.
0.126
6
0.126
A=Poor
12
Emerald Avenue
0.297
6.3
0.297
A=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.941
1
Jonas St.
0.097
5
0.097
2
Jeremiah St.
0.347
5
0.342
3
John St.
0.254
5
0.254
C=Good
4
Joseph St.
0.233
5
0.233
C=Good
5
Joshua St.
0.366
5
0.366
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
1.297
1
Basilio St.
0.204
5.5
0.204
C=Fair
2
Banzon St.
0.180
5
0.180
C=Fair
3
Villanueva St.
0.155
5
0.155
C=Fair
4
Isidro St.
0.055
5
0.055
C=Fair
5
Pena St.
0.055
5
0.055
C=Fair
6
Mendoza St.
0.042
4.5
0.042
C=Fair
7
Miguel Sanchez
Sr. St.
(Peña St.)Vicinal
St.
0.046
4.5
0.046
C=Fair
0.184
5
0.184
C=Fair
8
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1.292
0.023
C=Fair
0.005
C=Good,A=Good
0.005
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Barangay
No.
Name of Road
SUB - TOTAL
TUYO (SUNSHINE
SUBD.)
TUYO (MONARK
SUBD.)
TUYO (JACOBA
SUBD.)
UPPER TUYO (SAINT
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Concrete (km)
0.921
1.095
Type of Pavement
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
0.921
7.6
1.095
C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL
1.095
1
Macopa St
0.490
6
0.490
C=Fair
2
Pinya St.
0.052
6
0.052
C=Fair
3
Langka St.
0.230
6
0.230
C=Fair
4
Avocado St.
0.540
6.2
0.540
C=Fair
5
Mango St.
0.600
6
0.600
C=Fair
6
Caimito St.
0.340
6
0.340
C=Fair
7
Chico St.
0.120
6
0.120
C=Fair/Poor
8
Mabolo St.
0.340
6
0.340
C=Fair
9
Atis St.
0.156
6
0.156
C=Fair
10
Guava St.
0.120
6
0.120
C=Poor
11
Lanzones St.
0.147
6
0.147
C=Poor
SUB - TOTAL
3.135
1
Ilang-Ilang St.
0.136
5
0.136
C=Good
2
Everlasting St.
0.418
6.5
0.418
C=Good
3
Sampaguita St.
0.100
5
0.100
C=Good
SUB - TOTAL
0.654
1.630
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3.135
0.654
5
1.605
0.025
C=Fair/Poor, A=Poor
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A. Barangay road
Barangay
FRANCIS SUBD.)
UPPER TUYO (SITIO
SANTA MONICA)
No.
Name of Road
SUB - TOTAL
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
SUB - TOTAL
0.595
SUB - TOTAL
0.595
UPPER TUYO
(PAGIBIG HOUSING)
SUB - TOTAL
3.199
3.199
1.667
SUB - TOTAL
TALISAY (DFS SUBD.)
TOTAL
5
5
Asphalt (km)
Gravel (km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
0.025
0.126
1.586
0.126
1.586
0.595
C=Good,G=Poor
C=Good
0.595
5
5
1.667
0.917
SUB - TOTAL
1.605
1.712
TUYO (SANTA
MONICA SUBD.)
UPPER TUYO
(CLOVERVILLE SUBD.)
Concrete (km)
1.630
1.712
Type of Pavement
5.3
0.095
3.104
0.095
3.104
0.830
0.837
0.830
0.837
0.822
0.095
0.917
0.822
0.095
96.155
72.429
7.919
G=Bad,A=Bad
G=Bad,A=Bad
C=Good,A=Good
15.807
Source: City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office, 2011
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B. City road
No.
Barangay
Name of City Road
Total Road
Length (km)
Width (m)
Type of Pavement
Concrete(km)
Asphalt (km)
Gravel(km)
Condition as of
5/30/2011
San Jose
1
(Macapagal Road) Adelfa St.
0.084
4.5
0.084
C=Good
San Jose
2
Quezon Road
0.331
6.7
0.331
C=Good
San Jose
3
Roxas Road
0.108
5
0.108
C=Fair
San Jose
4
Gen. Lim St.
0.250
5
0.250
C=Fair
San Jose
5
Magsaysay St
0.263
5
0.263
C=Fair
San Jose
6
Gen. Capinpin St.
0.730
6
0.260
San Jose
7
J.p. Laurel St.
0.286
5
0.286
C=Fair
San Jose
8
Abad Santos St.
0.109
6
0.109
C=Good
San Jose
9
Quirino St.
0.332
5
0.32
San Jose
10
Garcia St.
0.196
5
0.196
C=Good
San Jose
11
Osmeña St.
0.220
5
0.220
A=Fair
Cataning
12
Blumentritt St.
0.147
4.5
0.147
C=Fair
Cataning
13
Balagtas St.
0.286
6
0.286
C=Fair
Cataning
14
H. Banzon St.
0.140
5.8
0.140
C=Fair
Bagumbayan
15
Burgos St.
0.210
6
0.210
C=Good
Bagumbayan
16
Gomez St.
0.493
4.8
0.493
C=Good
Bagumbayan
17
Zamora St.
0.411
5.6
0.411
C=Good
Bagumbayan
18
Mabini St.
0.509
4.8
0.509
C=Good
Bagumbayan
19
Basa Road
0.396
5
0.396
C=Good
Poblacion
20
Calderon St.
0.212
3.5
0.212
C=Good
Poblacion
21
St. Joseph St.
0.191
6
0.191
C=Good
Malabia
22
Malabia Road
0.317
4.5
0.317
C=Good
Ibayo
23
Soliman St.
0.131
4.5
0.131
C=Fair
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0.470
0.012
C=Fair
C=Fair
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TOTAL
6.352
5.870
0.482
Source: City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office, 2011.
C. Provincial road
Barangay
No.
Width (m)
5.45
6.47
6.56
0.427
5
5
5
5
Concrete
(km)
2
5.180
5.073
0.427
0.583
1.343
5.5
6.3
0.583
0.843
Paterno St.
Zulueta St.
Banzon-De Leon St.
Ibayo Road
Escalada St.
Punzalan St.
(Hospital Road)Kinatawan
Tenejero-Capitol Road
Capitol-Guintol Road
0.419
0.368
0.090
0.220
0.119
0.107
0.188
0.192
1.780
6.7
6
5
6.3
5
4
12
7
5
0.419
0.368
0.090
0.220
0.119
0.107
0.188
0.192
0.176
Tenejero-Vicidal Road
Sibacan-Balanga Road
Balanga Pto. Rivas Road
Cupang Maluang Road
0.663
0.880
2.800
6.474
5
4
6.7
6
0.663
0.880
2.800
4.326
Name of Provincial Road
Cupang Proper
Cataning
Tuyo
Poblacion
1
2
3
4
Pob.,Bagumbayan
Poblacion, Talisay
5 H.Banzon St.
6 J.P. Rizal St.
Poblacion
Ibayo
Pto.Rivas
Tortugas
Tenejero
Sibacan
Cupang Proper
7
8
9
10
11A
11B
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Type of Pavement
Total Road
Length (km)
Cupang Maluya Road
Cataning Bane Road
Tuyo Vicinal Road
A.Bonifacio Road
(P.Roman St.)
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Asphalt (km)
0.150
Gravel
(km)
3.45
1.29
1.337
C=Good,G=Fair
C=Fair,G=Poor
C=Fair, G=Fair, A=Fair
C=Good
C=Fair
C=Good, A=Good
0.500
C=Good
C=Good
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good,A=Good
(PEO)
1.604
0.400
Condition/Source as
of 5/30/2011
1.748
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good(PEO)
C=Good,A=Fair, G=Fair
191
TOTAL
35.133
Source: City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office, 2011.
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2.654
7.825
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ANNEX C
List of Subdivisions
Barangay
Bagong Silang
Camacho
Cataning
Central
Cupang North
Cupang Proper
Ibayo
Munting Batangas
Pto. Rivas Ibaba
Puerto Rivas Itaas
Puerto Rivas Lote
San Jose
Subdivision
Buenavista Subdivision
New Bliss Homes
Quezonville Subd.
Vicarville Subd.
Genzen Subdivision
Simple Living Subdivision
St. Rose (Phase 1,2,3,4)
Central Atrium Residences
Hillcrest Executive Homes
Hillcrest Village
Monte Vista Subdivision
Marinell Subdivision
Silverland's Place
Sto. Cristo Village
Venzon Subdivision
Barcarse Subdivision
Bataan Square Garden Subdivision
Green Meadows Subdivision
Kapihan Subdivision
Maluang Subdivision
Manang Subdivision
Maria Lourdes Subdivision
St. Anne Subdivision
St. Francis Subdivision
San Lorenzo Riuz Village
Bethsaida Subdivision
Remaville Subdivision
Santa Clara Subdivision
Villa De Leon Subdivision
Our Lady of Lourdes Subdivision
Sioson Ville
St. Elizabeth Homes
Villa Carolina Subdivision Phase 2
Villa Carolina Subdivision Phase 1
DFS Phase IV
Bataan Homes Subdivision
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Barangay
Sibacan
Talisay
Tenejero
Tuyo
Subdivision
Taglesville Subdivision
Virgin Mary Subdivision
La Katrina Subdivision
La Katrina Village
The Villas
DFS Phase III
DFS Phase III-C
Canyon Ridge Subdivision
Dona Angelina Subdivision
Dona Maria Subdivision
Magat Subdivision
Monte Carla Heights
Palmera Subdivision
San Antonio Village
Santa Maria Subdivision
Villa Lina Subdivision
Camella Bataan
Cloverville Subdivision
Don Pepe Subdivision
Earthfield Subdivision
Fourlane Heights
Jacoba Subdivision
Monark Subdivision
San Rafael Subdivision
Santa Monica Subdivision
St. Francis Ph. I Subdivision
St. Francis Estate Subdivision
Sunshine Subdivision Phase I & II
Tierra Feliza Estate
Source: City Planning and Development Office, 2012.
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