Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan of Balanga, Bataan 2012-2020

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
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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 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 cross-
sector 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  Attain a highly livable City

social services  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  Ensure agricultural productivity

development by providing sufficient  Increase economic gains with local
pre- and post-harvest facilities and entrepreneurship
equipment  Create a business friendly environment
To provide the necessary

infrastructure and financial assistance
to promote pro-investment and
business-friendly climate
GOVERNANCE
 Nurture excellence through a responsive
To encourage people’s participation organization
in governance  Engage the sectors to co-own the vision
To enhance fiscal capability  Ensure transparent and efficient government
To improve governance through services
competent and responsible city  Attain fund adequacy through progressive
government human resources 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:
% to total % to total area

Zone Area
land area (land and water)
Protection and conservation 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
River (see special uses)
Agriculture
Total land 5698.99 51.05
Total land and water 6866.16 55.50
Rice/crop 1458.55 13.07 11.79
Other agriculture 2281.85 20.44 18.44
Pasture 1281.08 11.48 10.36
Livestock 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
Industrial 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
Fish processing 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
Residential 1165.23 10.44 9.42
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% to total % to total area
Zone Area
land area (land and water)
Commercial 267.45 2.40 2.16
Institutional 151.38 1.36 1.22
Waste management 9.52 0.09 0.08
Cemetery 32.54 0.29 0.26
Special uses (rivers and roads) 633.66 5.68 5.12
Total 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 cross-
sector 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.

“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 The Plaza Mayor de Balanga is one of the landmarks of the
City. 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.

Table 1. List of barangays in the City of Balanga.
Barangay Area (ha) Proportion to the Type
total city area (%)
Bagong Silang 551.59 4.94 Rural
Bagumbayan 14.43 0.13 Urban
Cabog-cabog 284.90 2.55 Rural
Camacho 111.27 1.00 Rurban
Cataning 950.20 8.51 Rurban
Central 433.86 3.89 Rurban
Cupang North 32.80 0.29 Urban
Cupang Proper 1,422.15 12.74 Rurban
Cupang West 25.87 0.23 Urban
Dangcol 2,445.37 21.91 Rural
Dona Francisca 71.60 0.64 Urban
Ibayo 62.77 0.56 Urban
Malabia 4.65 0.04 Urban
Munting Batangas 653.47 5.85 Rural
Poblacion 21.84 0.20 Urban
Puerto Rivas Ibaba 18.29 0.16 Urban
Puerto Rivas Itaas 164.65 1.47 Urban
Puerto Rivas Lote 27.68 0.25 Urban
San Jose 92.34 0.83 Urban
Sibacan 97.78 0.88 Urban
Talisay 34.77 0.31 Urban
Tanato 1,403.93 12.58 Rural
Tenejero 426.05 3.82 Rurban
Tortugas 32.09 0.29 Urban
Tuyo 1,778.65 15.93 Rurban
Total 11,163.00 100.00

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.

Percentage to
Description Percent Slope Area (ha)
the total area
Level to nearly level - Areas that belong to 0-3 6092.44 54.58
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 3-8 2342.11 20.98
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 8-18 1530.10 13.71
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 18-30 1198.36 10.73
On these lands cultivated crops cannot be
produced continuously over and extended
period of time. Tree crops, however, can be
grown.
Total 11,163 100.00
Source: PEMSEA and MBEMP-MBIN, 2007; Municipality of Balanga¸ 2000
The Slope Map presents a graphical view of the slope classification in the City.

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 non-
agriculture 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

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.

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.

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 (deep-
well 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

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 Brgy. Tuyo Deepwell Domestic 4/27/2006
Corporation
Delfin Basilio Jr. 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 Tuyo Bakulao Ck. Irrigation 4/23/1979
Reyes
Isabel L. Banzon Balanga Baculao Ck. Irrigation 11/14/1979
National Irrigation Bani Deep Well Irrigation 3/19/1980
Administration (NIA)
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 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 Cupang Deepwell Domestic 7/9/1991
Development Corporation
V. L. Construction Balanga Guang-Guang Recreation 5/26/1995
River
Source: NWRB (unpublished).

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.

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,

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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, two-
meters and seven-meters. Barangays Tuyo and part of Sibacan are likely to be affected by one-
meter 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).

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 rain-
induced.
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.

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.

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 Total Population No. of Ave. HH Size
Population density Growth rate households
(person/ha)
Bagong Silang 4,787 9 7.16 740 6
Bagumbayan 2,331 162 0.43 567 4
Cabog-cabog 1,761 6 1.87 388 5
Camacho 3,509 32 4.09 665 5
Cataning 6,139 6 1.07 1,429 4
Central 4,035 9 1.91 886 5
Cupang North 2,281 70 0.54 551 4
Cupang Proper 9,565 7 3.41 1,897 5
Cupang West 1,915 74 0.21 473 4
Dangcol 1,254 1 1.86 276 5
Dona Francisca 2,432 34 3.06 494 5
Ibayo 2,177 35 2.12 471 5
Malabia 833 179 0.14 207 4
Munting Batangas 2,116 3 6.23 348 6
Poblacion 707 32 -2.33 209 3
Puerto Rivas Ibaba 4,343 237 1.50 981 4
Puerto Rivas Itaas 2,014 12 0.40 491 4
Puerto Rivas Lote 2,611 94 6.40 424 6
San Jose 7,130 77 2.64 1,490 5
Sibacan 1,713 18 0.36 419 4
Talisay 1,542 44 2.39 328 5
Tanato 642 0.5 2.64 134 5
Tenejero 8,632 20 1.19 1,992 4
Tortugas 2,872 89 0.70 686 4
Tuyo 6764 4 4.13 1,278 5
Total 84,105 8 2.03 17,824 5

Table 5. Projected population from 2011 to 2020 (NSO, 2007).
Barangay 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Bagong Silang 6,311 6,763 7,247 7,765 8,321 8,916 9,554 10,238 10,970 11,755
Bagumbayan 2,371 2,382 2,392 2,402 2,412 2,423 2,433 2,444 2,454 2,465
Cabog-cabog 1,896 1,932 1,968 2,005 2,042 2,080 2,119 2,159 2,199 2,240
Camacho 4,119 4,287 4,462 4,645 4,835 5,032 5,238 5,452 5,675 5,907
Cataning 6,405 6,473 6,542 6,612 6,682 6,753 6,825 6,898 6,972 7,046
Central 4,353 4,436 4,521 4,607 4,695 4,785 4,876 4,970 5,065 5,161
Cupang North 2,331 2,344 2,356 2,369 2,382 2,395 2,408 2,421 2,434 2,448
Cupang Proper 10,936 11,309 11,694 12,092 12,504 12,930 13,370 13,826 14,297 14,783
Cupang West 1,931 1,935 1,939 1,943 1,948 1,952 1,956 1,960 1,964 1,968
Dangcol 1,350 1,375 1,401 1,427 1,454 1,481 1,508 1,536 1,565 1,594
Dona Francisca 2,744 2,828 2,915 3,004 3,096 3,191 3,288 3,389 3,493 3,600
Ibayo 2,367 2,417 2,469 2,521 2,574 2,629 2,684 2,741 2,799 2,859
Malabia 838 839 840 841 842 843 845 846 847 848
Munting Batangas 2,695 2,863 3,041 3,230 3,432 3,646 3,873 4,114 4,370 4,643
Poblacion 643 628 614 599 585 572 558 545 533 520
Puerto Rivas Ibaba 4,609 4,678 4,748 4,819 4,891 4,964 5,039 5,114 5,191 5,268
Puerto Rivas Itaas 2,046 2,054 2,062 2,071 2,079 2,087 2,095 2,104 2,112 2,120
Puerto Rivas Lote 3,347 3,561 3,789 4,032 4,290 4,564 4,857 5,167 5,498 5,850
San Jose 7,913 8,122 8,337 8,557 8,783 9,015 9,253 9,497 9,748 10,005
Sibacan 1,737 1,744 1,750 1,756 1,762 1,769 1,775 1,781 1,787 1,794
Talisay 1,695 1,735 1,777 1,819 1,863 1,907 1,953 2,000 2,047 2,096
Tanato 712 731 751 770 791 812 833 855 878 901
Tenejero 9,050 9,157 9,266 9,376 9,487 9,600 9,714 9,830 9,946 10,065
Tortugas 2,953 2,973 2,994 3,015 3,036 3,057 3,078 3,100 3,121 3,143
Tuyo 7,951 7,478 8,621 8,976 9,346 9,732 10,133 10,552 10,987 11,440

Total 93,304 95,044 98,494 101,254 104,132 107,134 110,267 113,537 116,952 120,520

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.

Total Population
Age Group Percent to total
Number
Both sexes Male Female
All ages 71,088 100 49.94 50.06
Under 1 1,708 2.4 2.5 2.3
1-4 6,899 9.71 9.92 9.49
5-9 8,213 11.55 11.83 11.28
10-14 7,626 10.73 10.8 10.65
15-19 7,595 10.68 10.55 10.81
20-24 6,981 9.82 9.86 9.78
25-29 5,611 7.89 7.84 7.95
30-34 5,443 7.66 7.62 7.69
35-39 4,849 6.88 7.01 6.75
40-44 4,393 6.18 6.19 6.17
45-49 3,509 4.94 4.78 5.09
50-54 2,798 3.94 4.04 3.83
55-59 1,539 2.16 2.16 2.17
60-64 1,352 1.9 1.83 1.97
65-69 1,004 1.41 1.21 1.62
70-74 682 0.96 0.91 1.01
75-79 425 0.6 0.52 0.68
80 and over 420 0.59 0.43 0.76
Source: NSO, 2007.
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.

Year
Items
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Fertility
Crude birth rate 22 20.3 22.2 21.4 22.6
Morbidity
General medical 7,821 8,827 5,151 6,548 7,970
Mortality
Crude death 5.1 4.6 5 4.3 5.3

Year
Items
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
rate
Infant mortality 11.4 4.5 7 9 6.2
rate
Maternal 0 .03 0 0 0
mortality rate
Source: City Health Office, 2010.
Table 8. Ten leading causes of morbidity.

Number of cases/year
Causes
2007 2008 2009
AURI, CARI, URTI 2,668 3,512 5,817
Diarrhea 407 652 677
Hypertension 400 754 365
Tonsilitis 271 313 394
Bronchitis 209 277 25
Pneumonia 193 282 84
Sore eyes 159 6 2
Amoebiasis 142 47 5
Mumps 61 137 8
Acute bloody diarrhea 53 32 39
Table 9. Ten leading causes of mortality.

Number of cases/year
Causes
2007 2008 2009
Myocardial infraction 69 36 31
Cancer 62 60 33
Renal failure 27 19 37
Pneumonia 26 45 31
Multi-organ failure 25 37 58
Sepsis 24 28 24
Cadiovascular accident 21 36 32
Pulmonary tubercolosis 11 11 10
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.

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.

Nutrition status
No. of
Barangay Severely
children Normal Underweight Overweight
underweight
Bagong Silang 815 794 4 4 13
Bagumbayan 364 359 1 0 4
Cabog-cabog 271 249 18 3 1
Camacho 660 621 18 4 17
Cataning 1,176 1,095 75 3 3
Central 790 703 59 15 13
Cupang North 389 386 3 0 0
Cupang Proper 1,417 1,350 46 4 17
Cupang West 321 311 4 1 5
Dangcol 260 240 16 3 1
Dona Francisca 251 240 2 0 9
Ibayo 336 307 11 10 8
Malabia 135 119 7 0 9
Munting Batangas 421 391 19 6 4
Poblacion 94 94 0 0 0
Puerto Rivas Ibaba 672 634 17 8 13
Puerto Rivas Itaas 175 161 7 1 6
Puerto Rivas Lote 414 397 12 4 1
San Jose 1,095 1,068 13 7 7
Sibacan 268 248 10 0 10
Talisay 242 221 9 0 12
Tanato 103 99 1 2 1
Tenejero 1,400 1,348 34 4 14
Tortugas 362 341 15 4 2
Tuyo 1,123 1,101 5 4 13
Total 13,554 12,877 406 87 183
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 non-
biodegradable 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.

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
Waste Waste Daily
Type of Remaining
Source generated collected loading Area
waste Capacity service life Location
(cu.m.) (cu.m) (ton/ (ha)
(years)
day)
Bio-
30.00 30.00 Munting
degradable 9.6 million 5 45.6 4.0
Non-bio- Batangas
Domestic 84.00 84.00 tons
degradable
Recyclables 6.00 6.00
Bio-
4.00 4.00
degradable
Munting
Non-bio-
Commercial 11.20 11.20 9.6 million 5 6.08 Batangas 4.0
degradable
tons
Bio-
2.00 2.00
degradable Munting
Institutional Non-bio- 9.6 million 5 3.04 Batangas
5.60 5.60 4.0
degradable tons
Bio-
2.00 2.00
degradable Munting
Hospital Non-bio- 9.6 million 5 3.04 Batangas
5.60 5.60 4.0
degradable tons
Bio- 120,000 MINI-
Agricultural 8.00 8.00 3. 3.2 0.5
degradable tons MRF
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.

Figure 1. Solid wate generation by type.
Recyclables, 5%
Biodgradable,2
9%
Non-
biodegradable
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.

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.

Table 12. Enrolment per level of education from SY 2004-2005 to 2008-2009.
Type of school and SY 2004 - SY 2005 - 2006 SY 2006 - SY 2007 - SY 2008 –
level of education 2005 2007 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
Private schools
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
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 28,624 29,044 30,231 30,944
Source: City of Balanga, unpublished.
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.

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.

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 2010
Crop production (ha) 1,697 1,702 1,683 1,775 1,924.5 1,834.5
Livestock/poultry (ha) 110 98 106 144 123.25 121.25
Inland and brackish
311.34 314.84 321.52 293.25 292,98 305.70
aquaculture) (ha)
Fishing and marine
1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230
aquaculture (ha)
Total 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) Volume of production (mt)
Major crops
2009 2010 2009 2010
Rice
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.
Vegetables

Area (ha) Volume of production (mt)
Major crops
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
Root Crops
Sweet Potato 154.0 160.0 1,848 1,785
Peanut 14.5 10.0 26.1 17.2
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.
.

Table 15. Livestock farms in Balanga City, 2010 and 2011.
Production Volume of waste generated
Farm
Type Location Area (ha) No. of heads) Value (P) Solid waste Wastewater
(ton/day) (cu.m/day)
2010 2011 2010 2011
Almer's Poultry Farm Poultry Tuyo 1.0 74,000 50,000 7,400,000 5,500,000 0.5 0.2
Bert & Son Duck Poultry Central 0.5 3,000 2,500 360,00 325,000 0.1 1.5
Raising
Tuazon Farm Piggery Cabog-cabog 2.0 150 180 3,000,000 3,600,000 1.5 2.0
Gallardo's Farm Piggery Cataning 1.0 60 50 1,200,000 1,000,000 0.4 0.2
Cabanag Farm Poultry Tuyo 2.0 20,000 120,000 2,000,000 13,200,000 2.5 3.0
Elvira's Poultry Farm Poultry Tuyo 2.0 7,000 90,000 700,000 9,900,000 0.4 0.2
Meca Farm Piggery Dangcol 1.5 100 75 2,000,000 1,500,000 0.3 1.5
Rej-Duck Farm & Poultry Ibayo 0.25 1,000 3,000 100,000 390,000 0.1 0.4
Trading
MDCG Farm Piggery Bagong Silang 2.0 450 250 9,000,000 5,000,000 2.5 3.0
MDCG Farm Poultry Bagong Silang 1.0 5,000 6,500 500,000 715,000 1.0 0.8
Mauhay Farm Poultry Dangcol 3.0 15,000 30,000 1,500,000 3,300,000 1.2 1.0
MES Grand Farm Poultry Cataning 2.0 60,000 40,000 6,000,000 4,400,000 1.6 1.8
R.Q.P. Ranch Cattle Dangcol 85.0 45 25 1,800,000 1,000,000 2.0 1.5
Sioson Farm Poultry Dangcol 1.0 47,000 45,000 4,700,000 4,950,000 2.4 3.0
Guevarra Farm Cattle Cupang Proper 10.0 20 20 800,000 400,000 2.0 1.0
Salaya Farm Poultry Cupang Proper 1.5 30,000 35,000 3,000,000 3,850,000 1.2 1.5
Balboa Farm Piggery Cupang Proper 3.0 63 35 1,260,000 700,000 1.3 2.0
RGS Farm Poultry Tuyo 4.0 100,000 12,000 10,000,000 1,320,000

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.

Production Product market
Area Type
Location Volume Value Local Export
(ha) Species
(mt) (Peso) (mt) (mt)
Aquaculture
Cupang Proper 24.1 Fresh Tilapia 108 9,720,000 108
Cataning water
Tuyo
Tanato
Dangcol
Bagong Silang
Cabog Cabog
Cupang West
Camacho
Ibayo
Sibacan 306 Brackish Bangus, 760.2 60,800,000 760.2
water alimango,
Pto. Rivas
sugpo
Tortugas
Fishing in municipal waters
Pto Rivas Ibaba 1,230 Fishing Alimasag 72 7,200,000 72
Sibacan Alimasag, 81 6,480,000 51 30
lapad,
tunsoy,
kapak,
kabasi,
hasa-hasa
Tortugas Alimasag, 71 5,680,000 45 26
Lapad,
Tunsoy,
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.

Tourism
Tourism sites/activities in the city include nature-based, cultural sites, festivals and man-
made 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.

Table 17. List of tourism establishments and facilities, 2011.
Barangay Facilities present
Name of tourism No. of
Dining Shopping Market catered
establishment Accommodation Financial Communication Medical employees
facilities facilities
Wetland and Tortugas Yes No No Yes No No 10 Local and foreign
Nature Park
Surrender Site Talisay Yes No Yes yes Yes No Local and foreign
(Diwa ng Bataan)
St. Joseph Poblacion Yes No Yes no No Yes 15 Local and foreign
Cathedral
City Hall Poblacion Yes No Yes yes Yes Yes 356 Local and foreign
Public Market San Jose Yes Yes Yes no Yes Yes 76 Local and foreign
*La Vista Inland Central Yes No Yes yes Yes Yes 5 Local and foreign
Resort
Plaza Mayor de Poblacion Yes Yes yes Yes Yes 5 Local and foreign
Balanga
*Provincial Bagong Silang Yes No Yes no Yes Yes 9 Local and foreign
Tourism Center
Lou-Is Resort and Tenejero Yes No Yes Yes No 11 Local and foreign
Restaurant
Vicarville Resort Bagong Silang Yes No no No no 2 Local and foreign
Vetaf’s Farm Tuyo Yes No no No no Local and foreign
Bethsaida Ibayo Yes No yes No no 2 Local and foreign
Villa Rosario Central Yes No No No no Local and foreign
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 Yes Yes Yes 21 Local and foreign
Batangas
Denito Cupang Yes Yes Yes 17 Local and foreign

Barangay Facilities present
Name of tourism No. of
Dining Shopping Market catered
establishment Accommodation Financial Communication Medical employees
facilities facilities
Proper
Elison 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
- 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.

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 No. of Business Line No. of
establishment establishments
Agricultural/Farm Product 11 Industrial Manufacturers 4
Traders
Animal feeds 2 Information Technology 110
manufacturing Services
Chemical/Petrol Product 20 Livestock Farming 15
Traders
Communication Services 18 Lodging Services/Commercial 219
Spaces
Construction Materials 9 Manpower Services 8
Manufacturers
Construction Services 41 Medical Services 93
Construction Supply 37 Medical Supply Traders 51
Traders
Consultancy Services 30 Office/Schools supply 23
Traders
Consumer Manufacturers 2 Other Services 38
Dry Goods/Apparel & 141 Other Traders 8
Accessories
Entertainment Services 15 Personal Grooming Services 74
Financial Services 127 Plants/Vegetables Farming 5
Fishery (aquaculture) 4 Pre Need Services 17
Food manufacturing 55 Printing Services 42
Food and beverages 609 Property Developer 6
traders
Food Services 199 Repair Services 72
Funeral Services 3 Rice mill 5
Furniture 2 School/Training Services 32
Garments 1 Transport Services 17
General Mdse. Traders 640 Vehicle/Vehicle Parts Traders 44
Household Services 24 Veterinary services 1
Houseware Traders 36 Warehousing/Cold 7
Storage/Others
TOTAL 2,917
Source: Licensing, Permits and Franchising Office.

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) Date Date Remarks
permit issued expired
ISGP Ruby Cabael Maluya, 4.83 9-14-2007 9-13-2012 Operational-
Mylene Central 4.82 assigned to
Santos Acumen
Contraction
and
Development
Corporation
(lot no. 49,48,
47 a, c.)
Isabelita del 2.33 9-06-06 9-05-12 DOA with
Mundo (with Rockmix, Inc
DOA with
Rockmix)
Hiram F. Bagong 4.076 5-21- 5-19-2011 Expired but
Guila Silang 2010- with intention
to renew
Regidor Munting 4.8 Expired Application
Palmera Batangas for renewal
under process
Rodelyn Dangcol 15.00010 3-13-04 Expired With letter
Builders and 3/10/2009 request for
Construction, renewal
Inc.
Patricia Cua Central 20 8-17-04 8-16-09 with letter
(Acumen Expired dated
Construction 08.25.09 re:
and findings of
Development the
Corp.) evaluated
Benjamin Central 20 8-19-04 8-18-09 application
Cua, Jr. Expired for renewal;
with letter
dated
02.04.10 re:
full
compliance of
requirements;
with
letter dated
09.23.10 from
Ms,

Kind of Permittee Location Area (ha) Date Date Remarks
permit issued expired
Carrandang
requesting for
the
revocation of
said permit
because of
private
property
Commercial Leonardo Dangcol 5.0 8-27-2010 8-26-2011 Extended for
permit David six months
Mineral Rockmix Inc Maluya, 20.79 11-20- 11-19-22 MPSA issued
Production Central 1997 by DENR for
Sharing 25 years – lot
Agreement 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
9. 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.
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;

2. Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries though the
application of market-based instruments;
3. Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a
comprehensive management program for air pollution;
4. Promote public information and education to encourage the participation of an
informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and
5. 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

private industrial enterprises in shaping its regulatory profile within the acceptable
boundaries of public health and environment;
7. To provide for a comprehensive management program for water pollution focusing on

pollution prevention;
8. 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. 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;
2. To define the extent of the rights and obligations of water users and owners including
the protection and regulation of such rights;
3. 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
4. To identify the administrative agencies that will enforce the Code.

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, re-
use, 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.

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

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. the expansion of municipal waters from seven (7) to fifteen (15) kilometers;
2. the decentralization of management of municipal waters to local government units;
3. the reconstitution of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources from a staff agency
to a line agency;
4. the limitation on size and duration of leases of fishponds;
5. the prohibition of converting mangrove forests into fishponds and the reversion;
6. the adoption of mean sustainable yields as a basis for fisheries management; and
7. 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.

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. 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
b. approval shall be in accordance with a set of guidelines to be drawn up and promulgated
by the DAR and the BFAR
c. 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

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

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.

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  Attain a highly livable City

services  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  Ensure agricultural productivity

development by providing sufficient pre-  Increase economic gains with local
and post-harvest facilities and equipment entrepreneurship
 Create a business friendly environment
To provide the necessary infrastructure
and financial assistance to promote pro-
investment and business-friendly climate
GOVERNANCE
 Nurture excellence through a responsive
To encourage people’s participation in organization
governance  Engage the sectors to co-own the vision
To enhance fiscal capability  Ensure transparent and efficient government
To improve governance through services
competent and responsible city  Attain fund adequacy through progressive
government human resources revenue generation
 Guarantee a rational and policy-based fund
utilization
Source: City Government of Balanga.

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) well-
maintained 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:

a. Mangrove reforestation in the shoreline of Tortugas
b. Memorandum of Agreement between Balanga and Pilar on Talisay River Clean-
up Drive
c. Integrated Solid Waste Management Program
d. Balik Bayong/Basket Program; Junkshop ng Bayan Program; Kapirasong Basura
Mo, Ibulsa Mo
e. Declaration of the City as bird-friendly zone
f. Declaration of Critical Habitat Areas
g. Smoke-Free City Advocacy
h. Institutionalization of the University Town Foundation
i. Dredging and maintenance of canals/waterways

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.

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-to-
case 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.

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.
Organization and
Authorization for Stakeholder
orientation of Core
planning by SP analysis
Team
GIS database Data inventory &

updating collection
GIS database and Barangay

Environmental Analysis of existing consultations/
profile situation workshops
Regulatory framework Spatial analysis,

Draft CLWUP criteria formulation and
formulation; barangay
consultation identification of zones
Revision
Final draft CLWUP and

Formulation of zoning Stakeholder
zoning ordinance
ordinance consultations
Figure 2. CLWUP updating process.

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 Area % to total land area % to total area
Protection and conservation 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
River (see special uses)
Agriculture
Total land 5698.99 51.05
Total land and water 6866.16 55.50
Rice/crop 1458.55 13.07 11.79
Other agriculture 2281.85 20.44 18.44
Pasture 1281.08 11.48 10.36
Livestock 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
Industrial 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
Fish processing 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
Residential 1165.23 10.44 9.42
Commercial 267.45 2.40 2.16
Institutional 151.38 1.36 1.22
Waste management 9.52 0.09 0.08
Cemetery 32.54 0.29 0.26
Special uses (rivers and roads) 633.66 5.68 5.12
Total 12371.20 100.00 100.00
* Including navigational lane

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.

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.

Table 22. Regulatory framework for protection and conservation zone.
Zone/areas Allowed uses Prohibited uses Strategies Year
Dominant Compatible
Forest Forest protection  Reforestation  Illegal cutting of treesStrictly implement existing laws 2012-
 Rehabilitation of  Forest occupancy/ and/or create ordinance on forest 2020
denuded areas informal settling protection
 Research  Charcoal making Public awareness on the effect of 2012-
 Community-based  Slash and burn cutting of trees to the 2020
forestry with farming environment and to the people
approval from the  Mining and quarrying Plant trees in denuded areas in 2012-
government  Road network that the forest 2020
 Bamboo may damage the Award stewardship certificate to 2012-
plantation ecosystem qualified settlers 2015
 Gathering of paco-  Piggery and poultry Coordinate with the DENR on the 2012-
small scale  Golf course role of the City Government on 2020
 Mix plantation  Wildlife hunting and the management of forests
 Rattan plantation gathering Provide alternative livelihood to 2012-
 Enrichment/rehab  Construction of forest occupants 2020
of water shed permanent structures Protect the existing forest area 2012-
 Ecotourism  Development that are from upland farming, illegal 2020
(mountaineering) inconsistent with cutting and forest occupancy.
DENR’regulations of Declare the remaining forest areas 2012
forest zones in Tuyo, Dangcol and Tanato as
protected area
Strict compliance on the allowed 2012-
and prohibited uses to protect the 2020
forest ecosystem
Marine reserve Marine reserve  Establishment of  Fishing any time of the Establish marine reserves in 2012-
coordination with Bantay Dagat 2013

Dominant Compatible
marine reserves year Guard and protect the marine 2012-
 Research  Navigational lane reserves from encroachment, and 2020
 Patrolling/ guarding  Construction of illegal activities
of the reserve structures for Increase the awareness of the 2012-
aquaculture stakeholders on the importance of 2010
 Dumping of wastes marine reserves on fisheries and
other processes in the coastal
areas
Historical Sites  Methodist Church  Tourism  Dumping of waste Craft and approve an ordinance 2012
in Barangay  Study tours  Vandalism recognizing the Tortugas
Tortugas  Improvement of the  Informal settlements Methodist Church as historical site
 Surrender Site in surroundings  Industrial area Promote the historical sites 2012-
Barangay Talisay  Restoration of the  Conversion into through flyers and billboards 2020
 Water Tank in site, if needed industrial zones of Preserve/restore the Death March 2012-
Barangay  School neighboring areas Marker and the Water Tank 2012
Poblacion  Institutional site within 20 meter radius Maintain the cleanliness of the 2012-
 St. Joseph sites’ surroundings 2020
Cathedral in
Barangay
Poblacion
 Plaza Mayor de
Balanga in
Barangay
Poblacion
 Death March
Marker in
Poblacion

Dominant Compatible
Rivers  Fishing, small scale  Navigation – small  Direct discharge of Regularly clean-up rivers and 2012-
 Source of water boats only wastes waterways, including dredging of 2020
for agriculture,  Rehabilitation of  Dumping of the river mouths
domestic and river banks untreated wastes Monitor regularly direct 2012-
industrial  Protection of river  Construction of discharges of wastes into the 2020
purposes banks through structures in the river rivers.
concrete structures and within the buffer Manage waste properly by not 2012-
and vegetative zone: 3 m for urban discharging untreated wastewater 2020
means area, 20 meters for and garbage into the rivers
 Tourism agricultural areas and Construct a wastewater treatment 2012-
 Receiving body of 40 meters for forest facility 2015
treated domestic areas Rehabilitate the river banks 2012-
and industrial waste  Settlement, including 2020
water at the accretion areas Control the construction of 2012-
 Mining and quarrying structures within the buffer zone 2020
 Illegal fishing (use of of all water bodies, except for
‘tuba’ and electricity) river bank stabilization
Prohibit settlement in the buffer
zones, accretion areas and in the
rivers
Relocate the informal settlers in 2012-
appropriate areas 2012
Demolish illegal structures in the 2012-
rivers and river banks. 2013
Establish a water quality 2012-
monitoring system 2015
Monitor regularly the quality of 2012-

Dominant Compatible
water in the rivers and bodies of 2020
water.
Regularly guard or patrol the 2012-
rivers to detect illegal activities, 2020
including illegal fishing
Promote/revive the rivers as 2012-
fishing grounds 2020
Strictly implement the Clean 2012-
Water Act and other related laws 2020
Establish a coordinating 2012
mechanism that will oversee,
control and direct the activities in
the river systems to ensure their
sustainable management
Rehabilitate the Bana River, 2013-
especially the portion cutting 2016
across the agricultural areas in
Cupang West and Central,
including its widening and
desilting, to address flooding in
the nearby agricultural and
residential areas
Mangrove areas  Habitat for  Bird watching  Dumping of wastes Protect the mangrove areas from 2012-
mangrove and  Conduct of  Cutting of mangroves cutting 2020
associated research  Conversion to other Plant mangrove species

Dominant Compatible
species, and fish;  Ecotourism uses such as Regularly clean-up rivers and 2012-
 storm surge  Planting of residential and coastal areas 2020
protection, mangrove species commercial uses Raise the awareness of the 2012-
 roosting area of and mangrove  Industrial activities stakeholders on the importance 2020
migratory birds, associated plants  Conversion to of mangrove areas
 carbon fishponds Develop and implement measures 2012-
sequestration  Hunting to protect the newly planted 2020
 Reclamation mangrove from strong waves and
pollution.
Relocate the families occupying 2012
portion of the mangrove area to
appropriate areas
Implement the Bataan Coastal- 2012-
Use Zoning 2020
Wetland reserve and  Preservation of  Ecotourism – bird  Cutting of mangrove Implement/enforce the Bataan 2012-
other parks mangrove, watching  Construction of Coastal-Use Zoning. 2020
mudflats and  Construction of residential houses/ Develop a management plan for 2012
wetland areas watch towers and subdivision and the wetland reserve in Tortugas
 Roosting of birds ecotourism center commercial Declare the wetland reserve as a 2012
 Community parks  Planting of structures protected area
mangrove  Construction of Prohibit the conversion of the 2012-
 Bird watching hotels and other wetland reserve area into 2020
 Research and commercial residential, commercial or
educational establishments industrial area.
purposes  Conversion of Raise the awareness of the public 2012-
 Planting of trees in mangrove and on the importance of the wetland 2020
reserve in the community and to

Dominant Compatible
the parks mudflats into other the ecosystem.
 Minimal structures uses Promote the Wetland Natural 2012-
such as kiosks and  Hunting Park as ecotourism site 2020
watch towers Involve the community in the 2012-
management of the area and in 2020
the ecotourism activities as
livelihood opportunities.
Prohibit cutting of mangrove 2012-
species and other mangrove- 2020
associated plants.
Water sources/  Supply of water  Planting of  Residential, Distribution/supply
resources/ for domestic, trees/plants in areas commercial,  Develop a water distribution 2012-
groundwater agricultural and near headwaters of industrial areas system to allocate properly 2013
industrial rivers and springs  Materials Recovery the water supply
purposes  Pumping Facility  Regulate existing free flowing 2012
stations/water  Dump site or sanitary water sources and ban
system landfill installation of new once.
 Water distribution  Wastewater  Improve or install water 2012-
facilities treatment facilities systems in appropriate 2012
 Reforestation near the sources of barangays to supply
drinking water adequately the residential
 Tourism commercial, institutional and
 Poultry and piggery industrial areas
farms within 25 m  Provide a separate water 2012
radius from the source/system for water
source of ground refilling stations
water as indicated in  Install/redesign submersible 2012-

Dominant Compatible
` the locational pumps with adequate 2012
clearance design specification to cater the
standard. needs of the residential and
 Funeral parlors commercial areas
 Cemetery Protection/water conservation
 Over extraction of  Control the installation of 2012-
water deep wells 2020
 Require the existing deep 2013
well owners to register to
determine their groundwater
appropriations
 Monitor and treat water 2012-
sources regularly, including 2020
water tanks to ensure safety
and cleanliness.
 Raise the awareness of the 2012-
public on water conservation 2020
 Convert existing open 2012-
dumpsite to a controlled one 2016
or into a sanitary landfill to
avoid contamination of
ground water from leachate.
 Require poultry/piggery 2012-
owners to implement proper 2020
waste treatment, including
installation of a waste
treatment facility

Dominant Compatible
 Draft ordinance regulating 2012
illegal water extraction.
 Review/reassess the location 2012
of cemeteries in relation to
water sources such as deep
wells.
 Conduct spring development 2012
as necessary (Tanato)
 Provide facilities to purify or 2012-
treat the water sourced from 2020
springs
 Monitor the quality of 2012-
groundwater near the dump 2020
site
 Strict implementation of laws 2012-
related to the protection and 2020
conservation of water
 Conduct water summit 2013

Buffer  Protection of  Natural parks  Conversion to other Protect the buffer areas 2012-
forest,  Research uses 2020
biodiversity and  Planting of suitable  Pasture of animals Establish and maintain buffer 2012-
bodies of water tree species/plants  Livestock areas and develop them into 2020
 Grassland  Ecotourism  Built-up areas parks or a strip of tree
 Mudflats  Traditional farming  Roads plantations/orchards to protect
 Strip of tree for sustenance,  Shifting cultivation the adjacent areas.
plantation along including pasture of  Charcoal making

Dominant Compatible
riverbanks animals (small-  Cutting of trees
scale)  Industries
 Reforestation of  Mining and quarrying
degraded areas  Settlement and
 Religious activities construction of
(without structures) permanent structures

Table 23. Regulatory framework for production zone: agriculture.
Dominant Compatible
Agriculture
Orchard and other  Growing of  Research  Burning of wastes Reduce the use of inorganic 2012-2020
agriculture crop orchard  Residential areas –  Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides
production species-mango, 10% of the area inorganic pesticides Develop a marketing strategy for 2012-2013
coconut, others  Ecotourism – 10% of and fertilizers mangoes.
the area  Residential and Develop a taxation scheme for 2012
 Composting of commercial areas mango production and other fruit
organic/farm wastes  Tourism area, resorts trees
 Use of organic  Industrial area Promote composting of organic 2012-2020
farming/pesticides waste to be used as fertilizer
and fertilizers Develop strategies to increase 2012
 Growing of production
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
 Customary support
facilities such
storage and

Dominant Compatible
warehouse
Rice and  Growing of  Residential area –  Conversion of rice Develop or establish irrigation 2012-2015
vegetables rice, limited to 10% of the production areas to system or impounding dams to
production vegetables, land area commercial areas or cater to rainfed lands, if feasible.
root crops and  Irrigation system subdivision, if the Adopt farming system requiring 2012-2020
other cash  Farm to market road/ area is productive lesser input of water such as the
crops infrastructure and supported by Israeli farming approach
 Livestock/pasture irrigation system Establish farm to market roads 2012-2014
subject to the  Excessive use of such as the one in Barangay Cabog-
locational clearance inorganic fertilizers Cabog
(HLURB) standard and pesticides Provide assistance to farmers to 2012-2020
design  Issuance of building improve productivity
 Customary support permits if the area Preserve the existing rice lands, 2012-2020
facilities such as has no conversion especially those that are irrigated
palay dryers and rice order and productive
threshers and storage Reduce the use of inorganic 2012-2020
and warehouse fertilizers by encouraging the
 Other compatible farmers to use organic fertilizers
uses but limited to Protect the productive areas for 2012-2020
10% of the total area. rice production from conversion to
other uses

Dominant Compatible
Conduct a study on the suitability 2013-2014
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,
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  Orchard  Illegal activities Protect the grasslands from forest 2012-2020
between bodies  Pasture land for goats,  Burning of wastes, fires and other illegal activities
of water and cattle and carabao- forest fires
settlements, backyard scale  Dumping of wastes Establish mix plantations in the
plantations and  Research  Conversion of areas to grasslands

Dominant Compatible
farms  Agroforestry monoplantation Create awareness among
 Reforestation  Grass harvesting/ communities the importance of
 Cogon gathering for quarrying grassland as buffers of forests,
shelter & handicraft bodies of water and agricultural
 Other agriculture- lands.
based activities Require owners to maintain their
property and prevent forest fires
Encourage private owners to plant

trees.
Livestock  Growing of  Composting of  Direct discharge of Develop livestock and poultry 2012-2020
production hogs, chicken, organic wastes – waste into the land farming in appropriate areas.
goats, cattle, piggeries and poultry and water bodies. Encourage the poultry farm owners 2012-2020
etc. farms  For poultry and to use tunnel vent facilities
 Vegetable farming piggery farms, Require the farms to establish 2012-2020
 Residential – limited located less than the waste treatment facilities, and
scale for workers’ prescribed distance plant trees along farm periphery to
quarters from built-up areas, serve as filters and buffers.
 Wastewater ground water source, Require the farm owners to use 2012-202
treatment facility highways, and other chemical treatments to eliminate
 Structures required poultry or piggery flies and other insects.
by the livestock farms farms Monitor regularly the compliance 2012-2020
 Planting of trees to  Within buffer zone of the farms with their respective
serve as buffers and for bodies of water ECC and make necessary actions.
filters along the and forest Monitor regularly the quality of 2012-2020
periphery of the  Illegal settlement water of the receiving water bodies
of farms’ effluents.

Dominant Compatible
farm.  Conversion to Improve the awareness of the 2012-2020
commercial areas or livestock growers on the
residential environment-friendly methods of
subdivisions raising livestock
 Burning of wastes Provide training to backyard 2012-2020
livestock growers on how to
improve their production
Develop an ordinance for poultry 2012
and piggery production covering
commercial and backyard farms
Inland  Growing of  Planting of trees and  Conversion to Control the establishment of inland 2012-2020
aquaculture aquaculture crops surrounding residential or aquaculture to ensure adequate
species the area commercial areas supply of water to rice and cash
 Use of tanks  Aquaculture  Mining and quarrying crop production, and to domestic
for buildings, facilities site uses.
aquaculture and quarters for  Cemetery, industrial Ensure that the fish stocks are 2012-2020
employees site, dump site within the carrying capacity of the
 Wastewater  Poultry and piggery fish ponds
treatment facilities farms Provide technical assistance to 2012-2020
farmers to increase production,
conserve water and minimize
pollution caused by aquaculture
Develop aquaculture in tanks using 2013-2015
modern but environment friendly
technologies

Dominant Compatible
Provide the necessary support
facilities for aquaculture in tanks
such as road, water system and
electricity
Brackish  Growing of fish  Mangrove planting  Dumping of wastes Conduct regular coastal clean-up 2012-2020
aquaculture along fishpond banks  Settlements Control direct discharge of 2012-2020
 Bird watching sites  Conversion to untreated wastewater and garbage
 Structure such as commercial or into the bodies of water 2012-2020
bank houses for the residential areas Prevent the conversion of
workers  Use of chicken fishponds to other uses, such as
manure as fertilizer commercial or residential areas
 Cutting of mangrove Phase-out the use of chicken 2012-2020
 Dump sites manure as fertilizer due to its effect
on the quality of air during drying-
up of ponds and quality of water.
Ensure that the fish stocks are 2012-2020
within the carrying capacity of the
fish ponds
Prevent unnecessary cutting of
mangroves and associated species
Implement integrated coastal 2012-2020
management
Marine  Growing of  Structure to support  Direct discharge of Regular clean-up of rivers and 2012-2020
aquaculture shellfish, crabs marine aquaculture wastes bodies of water
and fish  Navigation as  Settlements Delineate on the ground the areas 2012-2013
identified  Overstocking for marine aquaculture
 Ecotourism Establish mussel/shellfish farms 2012-2020
only in the designated areas

Dominant Compatible
 Research Ensure that the fish stocks are 2012-2020
within the carrying capacity of the
fish pens
Develop and implement an 2012-2020
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
Municipal  Fishing (3-  Navigation as  Dumping of Practice sustainable fisheries 2012-2020
fishing tonner and identified untreated wastes Improve surveillance and 2012-2020
below)  Navigational facilities  Marine aquaculture enforcement of laws to prevent
such as buoys  Illegal fishing illegal fishing activities
 Ecotourism  Overfishing Implement integrated coastal 2012-2020
 Surveillance and  Commercial fishing management
patrolling the area  Use of fishing gears Deploy artificial reef 2012-2020
 Use of fishing gears not allowed under Control pollution from land- and 2012-2020
allowed under existing laws such as water-based sources
existing laws ‘panagap’ Raise awareness of stakeholders on 2012-2020
the effects of pollution to low
fishery production
Develop and implement an 2012-2020
environmental monitoring system
for the rivers and Manila Bay

Dominant Compatible
Philippines
Traditional  Fishing in small  Navigation as  Municipal fishing Control pollution from land- and 2012-2020
fishing scale identified  Marine aquaculture water-based sources
 Tourism  Dumping of wastes Implement integrated coastal 2012-2020
 Seaweed culture  Reclamation management
 Use of fishing gears  Illegal fishing Practice sustainable fisheries 2012-2020
allowed under  Use of fishing gears Develop and implement an 2012-2020
existing laws not allowed under environmental monitoring system
existing laws such as for rivers and Manila Bay
‘panagap’
Philippines

Table 24. Regulatory framework for production zone: manufacturing.
Dominant Compatible
Manufacturing
Food processing  Food  Planting of trees at  Residential Require the owners to control pollution 2012-2020
manufacturing- the periphery of the  Commercial coming from their establishments,
small scale, fish plant to act as filters  Pollutive, heavy including garbage, foul smell and
processing  Waste treatment industries others that are detrimental to human
facilities  Institutional area and the environment
 Residential structures  Schools Require owners to Install appropriate 2012-2020
limited to housing of  Batching plant wastewater treatment facilities as
workers (10%) of the necessary
area Encourage the companies or owners to 2012-2020
 Drying of fish for fish practice corporate social responsibility.
drying factories Monitor regularly the compliance of 2012-2020
the establishment on existing laws and
environmental compliance certificate, if
applicable
Monitor the compliance of the fish 2012-2020
processing establishments with Clean
Air Act and their ECCs, if any
Craft and approve an ordinance on 2012
standard procedure for fish processing.
Designate areas for fish drying
Processing of  Processing of  Waste treatment  Residential Establish necessary facilities such as 2014-2018
agro-industrial crops and facilities  Commercial road, access to water system and
products meat from  Housing for workers  Industries that are power in the designated area.
the local (10%) of the area not compatible with Promote agro-industry in the area to 2012-2020
encourage investors

Dominant Compatible
farms  Slaughterhouse food processing Require the industrial area to put-up 2014
 Structures necessary  Institutional area necessary waste treatment facilities
for food processing  Schools
Coordinate with the DENR on the role 2013
 Planting of trees  Batching plant
of the City Government in the approval
along the periphery  Direct disposal of
and monitoring of environmental
of the area to act as waste into the land
compliance certificates.
buffer and filter and water bodies
 Support facilities such  Dump site
as roads, water and  Mining and
electricity quarrying
Science park  Production of  Waste treatment  Residential areas Provide the necessary facilities 2012-2020
electronics, facilities  Food processing
Encourage companies to invest
semi  Housing facilities for  Mining and
conductors workers quarrying Conduct a programmatic EIA in the
 Necessary facilities  Schools area in order to determine the overall
such as roads, offices, impact to the community and to the
communication and city as a whole.
information, power
and water system
DTI economic  Light  Commercial  Direct disposal of Establish an area for DTI eco-zone by 2012
zone industries  Offices of industrial wastes from the providing necessary facilities
 Small-scale establishments establishments
food  Waste water  Residential areas
processing treatment facility  Piggery and poultry
 Schools
Handicraft  Making of  Residential  Disposal of Assist the small-scale entrepreneurs in 2012-2020

Dominant Compatible
handicraft  Commercial untreated wastes terms of capital
 MRF  Batching plant 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

Table 25. Regulatory framework for production zone: mining and quarrying.
Dominant Compatible
Mining and  Extraction of  Roads  Residential areas Regulate the operation of the existing 2012-2020
quarrying sand and gravel  Rehabilitation of  Commercial mining and quarrying activities in
in existing the mined areas  Institutional coordination with the Provincial
mining sites  Within buffer zone in Government.
the riverbanks Conduct regular monitoring of the
 Illegal mining and operation of mining and quarrying
quarrying sites in order to determine any illegal
 New sites 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.

Table 26. Regulatory framework for tourism zone.
Dominant Compatible
Tourism zone  Swimming pools  Commercial  Direct discharge of Promote the tourism sites. 2012-2020
 Picnic grounds  Residential wastes
 Support facilities  Institutional  Mining and Require the resorts and other
quarrying tourism establishments to manage
 Hotels, Apartel
 Manufacturing, their wastes properly.
 Club house
except handicraft Monitor regularly the compliance of
 Souvenir shops  MRF the establishment with laws,
 Theme parks  Industrial area ordinances and their respective ECCs.
 Tourism Center  Piggery and poultry Develop a nature-based park in
 Botanical within a distance Dangcol.
gardens prescribed in the Develop a pottery making site in
 Restaurant and locational clearance Tenejero.
other eateries (HLURB) standard Assist the communities to develop
design. their skills in providing support to
 Homestay
 Informal tourism such as tour guides,
settlements handicraft making, etc.
Ecotourism zone low-impact,  Conservation of  Piggery and poultry Develop an ecotourism plan 2014
educational, natural resources of any kind Develop the necessary support 2014-2016
ecologically and such as forest  Golf course facilities
culturally sensitive  Backyard crop  Mining and Promote the ecotourism sites 2015-2020
tourism that benefits production quarrying
local communities and  Trails for hiking  Any activity with
conserve natural  Roads high impact to the
resources  Support facilities environment
for ecotourism  Hotels and resorts

Table 27. Regulatory framework for build-up zone: residential area.
Dominant Compatible
Residential area  Housing in urban Low intensity residential  Industrial Relocate the informal settlers in the 2012-2012
and rural areas area establishment identified areas
 Dormitories  One-detached family  Rice production Provide basic facilities to the Immediate
 Apartments dwelling  Informal settling community such as water, energy or -2012-2020
 Condominiums  One-semi-detached  Aquaculture power, waste management,
 Housing for family dwelling  Structures within 3 sanitation, road and drainage.
government  Two-detached family meters from banks Connect residential areas to a 2012-2016
employees dwelling of rivers and bodies municipal wastewater treatment
 Two-semi-detached of water in urban facilities
family dwelling areas and 20 meters Require new subdivisions to 2012-2020
 Customary accessory in rural areas construct respective waste water
uses such as:  Hospital treatment facilities
o Servant’s quarter  Food processing Regulate the operation of 2012-2020
o Private garage plants dormitories, apartments and rental
o Guard house  Slaughter house houses to ensure safety and
 Home occupation for the  Gasoline station convenience of the occupants
practice of one’s  Sanitary landfill or Increase surveillance by Barangay 2012-2020
profession or for dumpsites Tanod or City Marshalls to ensure the
engaging in home  Buildings or safety of the residents
business such as structures Regulate the number of vehicles 2012-2020
dressmaking, tailoring, exceeding 13.5 entering Malabia to minimize air
baking, running a sari- meters in height pollution affecting the residents.
sari store, a carinderia and more than 3 Require all houses to install toilets 2012-2020
and the like, subject to storeys. and septic tanks
the following conditions: Assist the marginal families to install 2012-2020

Dominant Compatible
o That only one community toilets and septic tanks
member of the Establish low-cost housing to cater to 2012-2020
family residing within the marginal families in the
the premises shall be communities
engaged in home Develop a government housing for 2014-2016
occupation the government employees
o That the use of In coordination with concerned 2012
dwelling unit for agencies, provide assistance to
home occupation facilitate titling of lands/lots of
shall be clearly qualified occupants.
subordinate to its Complete construction of dike along 2015
use for residential Talisay River to protect the
purpose and conduct communities from flooding
for home occupation
not more than
twenty five percent
(25%) of the floor
area of the dwelling
unit shall be used.
o That there shall be
no change in the
outside appearance
of the building
premises;
o That no home
occupation shall be
conducted in any
customary accessory

Dominant Compatible
uses cited above;
o 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
o 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

Dominant 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

Dominant 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

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  Industrial
areas (R-2)-areas east of establishment
Roman Highway or urban  Rice production
areas  Informal settling
 Aquaculture
 All uses allowed in R-1  Within 3 meters
except livestock raising from banks of rivers
 Multi-family dwelling (e. and bodies of water
g., row houses, in urban areas
apartments)  Food processing
 Residential condominium plants
 Residential/apartment  Slaughter house
buildings with maximum  Gasoline station

Dominant Compatible
of 4 storeys  Sanitary landfill or
 Apartment (not more dumpsites
than five doors)  Poultry and piggery
 Dormitory  No building or
 Boarding House structure intended
 Libraries and museums for occupancy,
 Nurseries and day care whether public or
centers private, shall exceed
 Schools 18 meters in height
 Sports club and shall not
 Buildings for religious contain more than
use, multi-purpose four storeys.
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

Dominant Compatible
Settlement area for Residential  Dwelling units  Industrial Develop a settlement site for 2012
informal settlers  Water supply facilities establishment informal setters
 Drainage and waste  Rice production Provide basic services and facilities
water treatment facilities  Informal settling such as water, electricity and
 Material recovery  Freshwater sanitation.
facilities aquaculture Establish elementary school and 2013-2015
 Backyard farming if areas  Structures within 3 health center in the area
is under R-1 or rural m for urban areas, Determine the qualified informal 2012
 Telecommunication and 20-meters for settlers to be relocated in the
facilities rural areas from settlement sites
 Social centers banks of rivers and Relocate the informal settlers in the
 Energy efficient materials bodies of water designated settlement site
 Water conservation  Hospital Assist the residents to develop 2012-2020
facilities and practices  Food processing livelihood compatible to the
 Home occupation shall  Slaughter house characteristics of the resettlement
follow the location of the  Gasoline stations site such as backyard gardening,
settlement site (e.g., R-1  Livestock farms handicraft, and livestock raising.
or R-2)  Commercial
establishments
other than those
supporting
residential needs
 High rise residential
establishments

Table 28. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: commercial areas.
Dominant Compatible
Commercial Trading, and  Institutional  Beerhouses, Regulate the flow of traffic 2012-2020
commerce and establishments such gambling centers, Control or minimize air pollution 2012-2020
business services as government night clubs and Monitor the quality of air in the 2012-2020
offices similar major streets
 Tourism establishments Support the conversion of tricycles 2012-2016
 Restaurants and food into LPG or electric fueled or other
within the 3 km
centers, catering fuel that reduces carbon emission
radius of the
services Designate appropriate parking areas 2012-2012
 Display room and University Town for tricycles in order not to hamper
office for funeral  Informal the flow of traffic and block the
services settlements sidewalks.
 Office buildings,  Cemetery and Manage solid waste properly from 2012-2020
office condominiums memorial parks generation to segregation to disposal
 Buildings with  Livestock raising Require the food courts, fast foods 2012-2013
maximum of 5  New residential centers, restaurant and catering
storeys area/subdivision services to gradually phase-out the
 Public market use of non-biodegradable packaging
 Industrial
 General retail stores such as styrofor, plastic cups, plates
establishments and containers.
and shops like:
o department  Gasoline stations Maintain canals and drainage 2012-2020
store, bookstore except in the systems in commercial areas.
and office supply commercial areas
shop, along the Roman
o home appliance Highway
store  Mining and
o car shop quarrying
o photo shop

Dominant Compatible
o flower shop  Funeral services,
 Food markets and including embalming
shops like:  Any commercial or
o bakery and bake residential
shop
establishments at
o wine stores
o groceries and the buffer zone.
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

Dominant 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 self-
defense
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

Dominant 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

Dominant 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

Dominant 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

Dominant 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
CBD  Hotel  Residential areas Promote the development of the CBD 2012-2020
 Malls  Subdivisions, except in Invite investors to locate in the CBD
 Banks and other the periphery of the Establish the necessary facilities to 2012-2014
financing CBD encourage investors
establishments  Pollutive industries Maintain the existing commercial 2012-2020
 Parking areas  Food processing, area at the University town and
 Entertainment except for small-scale direct the incoming investments to

Dominant Compatible
centers bakeries and bake the new CBD.
 Restaurants and food shops Conduct a study on the mechanisms
centers  Fish processing of compensating landowners who
 Wholesale and retail  Funeral services are affected by the restrictions of
stores  Gambling the land uses in the CBD areas,
 Health and fitness establishments especially the agrarian reform
centers  Livestock raising beneficiaries.
 Other commercial  Gasoline stations
establishments except along EGSA
 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

Dominant Compatible
periphery of CBD and
within the one-
square km (25m
width)
 Buildings with 5 to 7
storeys, depending
on soil bearing
capacity
 Gardens/parks at the
buffer zone

Table 29. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: educational institutions.
Dominant Compatible
Education/University  Schools  Commercial area –  Dumping of wastes Maintain/improve/provide the 2012-2020
town  Dormitory limited scale  Manufacturing necessary services and facilities such
 Library anad  Residential area – establishments as communications and information
museum existing  Mining and quarrying technology, library, sports
 School facilities  Water supply  New subdivisions development, water and sanitation
 Sports complex  Parks development  Informal settling systems, power and road network.
 Covered/arcaded  Institutional  Beerhouses/bars Reduce air pollution in the area by 2012-2020
walks establishments  Gasoline stations reducing the number of vehicles
 Support facilities  Gambling, gaming, plying the area per day, and declaring
 Banks and other and establishments a no-vehicle day in a month or a
financial institutions with entertainers week.
 Tourism within 3 km radius Minimize heavy traffic by designating 2012-2012
 Roads providing from the center of the parking areas, appropriate traffic
access to schools University Town routes, coding system and other
 Information  Bus terminals measures
technology and Relocate the informal settlers to 2012-2012
communication appropriate areas
facilities Monitor the dormitories and 2012-2020
 Drainage system apartments to ensure the quality of
 Historical areas service and safety of the students
 Computer shops/ Maintain peace and order.
Internet cafes except Build additional classrooms and 2012-2020
those with gaming school facilities as necessary
facilities within the Maintain and improve elementary 2012-2020
restricted 100 m. and secondary schools
radius per Ordinance Regulate the operation of computer 2012-2020
shops

Dominant Compatible
No. 102, S. 2002 Relocate the cockpit arena along the 2014
 New malls with more Roman Highway
than 2,000 sq m floor
area, upon the
approval of SP (CO
10, 2010), with
maximum height of
15 m or 5storeys
Table 30. Regulatory framework for built-up zone: institutional area.

Dominant Compatible
Institutional  Government  Commercial area –  Industrial area Maintain or improve day care 2012-2020
centers to house limited  Mining and quarrying centers, senior citizens centers and
national,  Residential  Livestock farms barangay multi-purpose halls.
regional and  Historical areas  Fish drying areas Establish day care and health centers 2012-2013
local offices  Tourism  Bus terminals in Barangay Tanato.
 Scientific  Convention center  Entertainment/ Build or designate senior citizen 2012-2015
centers and  Other uses similar gambling activities center in the barangays as
research with or related to  Landfill/dumpsites appropriate.
 Hospitals, or directly support  Informal settlements Provide necessary additional 2012-2020
medical center the dominant and facilities, services, staff and
and multi- compatible uses medicines to the health centers
purpose clinics Maintain and improve the health 2012-2020
 Religious centers
structures (e.g.,
church,

Dominant Compatible
seminary,
convents/
worship place)
 Development
center for
children in
conflict with the
law

Table 31. Regulatory framework for land and water transportation.
Dominant Compatible
Land transportation Building and  Setback as  all activities Maintain set back area for roads as 2012-2020
maintenance of roads mandated by the within the road mandated.
and bridges Building Code of setback as Provide necessary and efficient 2012-2020
the Philippines provided by drainage system
 Light posts existing laws Provide adequate light posts and traffic 2012-2020
 Necessary signs
drainage/canals Construct/complete the farm to market 2012-2015
 Traffic signage road in concerned barangays
 Sidewalks/covered Complete the naming of roads 2012-2020
walks Construct road connecting to Binhian 2013
 Planting strips ng Bayan
 Bike lanes Complete the four-lane highway until 2013-2015
 Pedestrian elevated the coastal area
walks
Navigation  Navigational lane  Buoys and  Fishing Delineate the navigational route on the 2012-2013
for municipal navigational aids  Aquaculture ground
fishing and patrol  Any structure Conduct public awareness on the 2012-2020
boats  Marine reserves navigational lane
Install necessary navigational aids to 2012-2013
guide navigators.
Regularly patrol the area to ensure 2012-2020
compliance and detect violations
Fish port  Port for municipal  Support facilities  Residential, illegal Develop the area of ‘Draga’ in Pto. 2014-2020
fishing vessels  Commercial – settlements Rivas Ibaba as fish port.
 Landing of fish and limited scale only  Industrial
Direct all fish landing of non-
seafood products  Light house  Commercial boats
commercial fishing in the fish port once

Dominant Compatible
 Parking area  Drying of fish developed.
Craft an ordinance for the fees and

charges to be imposed at the fish port.
Berthing of fishing Berthing of fishing  Necessary  Settlement Provide/construct the necessary 2012-2014
boats boats structures and  Fishing, facilities in the designated area
navigational aids aquaculture
 Port reception  Repair of boats
facilities  Discharge of oily
and other wastes
directly into the
water
 Swimming/recreat
ion

Table 32. Regulatory framework for waste management zone.
Dominant Compatible
Sanitary landfill  Dumping of solid  Planting of  Residential/ Relocate the informal settlers in the 2012-2012
wastes from vegetable and commercial and existing dumpsite to appropriate
domestic, other crops institutional areas.
commercial and  Compositing of establishments Develop the existing dumpsite as a 2012-2016
industrial sources organic wastes  Burning of wastes sanitary landfill.
 MRF  Dumping of Implement the solid waste 2012-2020
 Demo farms or hazardous wastes management plan for the City.
gardens using  Industrial Reduce the waste residuals dumped 2012-2020
organic fertilizers establishments into the dump site by reducing the
 Conduct of  Tourism volume of waste generated, reusing
research and recycling wastes, and composting
biodegradable wastes.
Use appropriate technology to 2012-2020
minimize flies , rodents and other
vectors of diseases in the dump
site/sanitary landfill/MRF areas
Improve and maintain the waste 2012-2020
management facilities of the City.
Raise the awareness of the public on 2012-2020
proper waste management.
Implement and monitor the law on
hospital wastes (RA 6969).
MRF  Segregation of  Processing of  Burning of waste Establish MRFs in clusters of 2012-2013
recyclable or reusable wastes  Settlement barangays in appropriate areas
reusable wastes
Raise awareness of the communities
to segregate wastes

Dominant Compatible
Wastewater  Treatment of waste  Research  Settlement Assess appropriate area for 2012-2013
treatment plant water: remediation,  Study tours  Commercial areas centralized wastewater treatment
chemical treatment,  Tourism facility
physico-chemical Establish a wastewater treatment 2013-2016
treatment facility in the City that would cater the
domestic and commercial wastewater.
Establish a wastewater treatment 2012-2015
facility at the Balanga Public Market
and at the new CBD.
Require all piggery and poultry farms, 2012-2020
industries and subdivisions to
establish wastewater treatment
facility.

Table 33. Regulatory framework for cemetery zone.
Dominant Compatible
Memorial park/  Memorial park  Funeral services  Dumping of wastes Establish public 2013-
Columbarium/  Columbarium (all undertakings,  Near water bodies or sources cemeteries/memorial parks to 2015
cemeteries  Burial area embalming, of potable water supply cater to the overflow of the
brought to burial  Residential, institutional, existing cemeteries subject to
site and commercial & industrial areas siting criteria of the City Health
crematorium) within 100 m distance from Office
the periphery of the Maintain existing cemeteries 2012-
cemetery or memorial park without allowing further 2020
 Not located in areas where expansion
water table is less than 4.5 m Adopt an ‘apartment’ type 2012-
deep from the natural ground tombs to maximize space. 2020
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

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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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-of-
ways, 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.

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 land-
and water -uses.
Zoning ordinance — a local legal enactment which embodies regulations affecting delineated
land uses which seeks to implement the local physical plan.

ANNEX A
Informal Settlements in Balanga City
COMMUNITY/LOCATION AREA OWNER OF THE ZONING NO. OF SETTLER'S ORIGIN YEAR OCCUPIED UTILITIES PRESENT
(has.) OCCUPIED AREA CLASSIFICATION FAMILIES
1. Munting Batangas 6
Dumpsite/MRF Government Industrial 6 Bicol 2003 Water/Deepwell
2. Cabog-Cabog 14
Along highway Government Residential 1 Surigao City 2000 Electricity/ Barangay Water
9 Bacoor, Cavite 2001-2010 System
1 Sapote, Cavite 1995
3 Bulacan 1970-1994
3. Tortugas 4 42
Lupang Pangako 4 Government Residential 30 Tortugas 1995 Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
8 Bicol 2004 Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
4 Quezon 2006 Electricity/ Barangay Water
System
4. Cupang North 0.243 18
Sitio Tajo – Accretion 0.03 Government Residential 5 Cupang, Bicol 1985 Deepwell/ Electricity
Naval Dike – Accretion 0.213 Government 13 Cupang, Bicol, 1975-1995 Deepwell/ Electricity
Orion and Ilocos
5. Sibacan 5
Government Road Lot 5 1988 None
6. Talisay 0.9322 142
Easement of Talisay River 0.3761 Government Residential 96 Balanga 1963 Water District/ Electricity

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
Easement of Talisay 0.0653 Private Residential 10 Balanga 1950 Water District/ Electricity
River-DFS Phase III
Easement of Talisay 0.0615 Private Residential 3 Balanga 1987 Water District/ Electricity
River- DFS Phase II
(Almario)
7. Cupang West 6
Masinop St. Government Road Lot (Dead 1 Orion 1980 Shallow well/ Electricity
end)
Masikap St. Private Agricultural 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 1.94 635
Kapihan - Hillbros 0.24 Government Residential 75 Cupang, others 1995 Shallow well/electricity
Riverbank
Sitio Tabing Ilog- 0.5 Government Residential 100 Do 1994 Shallow well/electricity
Riverbank
Sitio Pio del Mar- 1.2 Government Residential 460 Do 1998 Shallow well/electricity
Riverbank
9. Bagong Silang 0.8238 42
Arellano Site - along the 0.0343 Government Residential 10 Balanga, 1990-2010 Shallow well
river Orion,Pangasinan,
Manila, Bacolod

Horam Abi Builders - 0.0235 Private Residential 5 Bagong Silang 1996-1999 Brgy. Water System,
along the river Electricity
Creek 0.033 Government Residential 4 Bagong Silang, 2010 none
Orani, Pampanga,
Bulacan
Bagong Silang 0.733 Private Agricultural, 23 Bagong Silang, 1991-2008 Brgy. Water System,
Forest land, Orani, Pampanga, Electricity
Pasture, Bulacan, Pilar
Subic, Zambales
10. Camacho 14
NFA - under the bridge 0.024 Government Road 14 Masbate, 2000 None
Batangas,
Olongapo, N. Ecija,
Tenejero,
Pampanga
11. Doña Francisca 1.4 26
1 Private Residential 20 Tarlac, Balanga 1970 Water pump,
electricity/water
0.4 Private Residential 6 Balanga 1970 electricity/water
12. Pto. Rivas Ibaba 1 60
Draga 1 Government Residential 60 Pamarawan, 1998 electricity/brgy. water
Bulacan system
13. Pto. Rivas Lote 0.5 21
Cuaderno St. 0.5 Government Residential 21 Bicol, Albay, 1975 electricity/Water District
14. Pto. Rivas Itaas 0.0225 17
Tabing Ilog 0.0015 Government Residential 4 Pto. Rivas 2001 electricity

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 18
In front of Penelco Private 8 unknown unknown electricity/water
Office
Near Abo-Abo River Government 10 unknown unknown electricity
(boundary of Tuyo and
Abucay)
17. Bagumbayan 0.5338 Buffer 55
Boulevard 0.5338 Buffer 55
18. Tanato 60
19. Central 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. 0.7768 Buffer 89 1970 Electricity, water
along Talisay River
Purok #8 Mangahan St. 2.5208 Buffer 89 1960 Electricity, water
along Talisay River

20. Cataning 3.5700 757
Ugong to Miray Day 1.0200 Government Residential 350 1968 Electricity, water,
Care telephone, cable
connections
Purok 7 Miray Government Residential 250 1986 Electricity, water
Balagtas St. Cataning 1.5 Government Residential 92 1980 Electricity, Water, deepwell
Extension
Purok 8 Government Residential 18 1974 electricity, water
Purok 2 Balagtas St. 0.05 Government Residential 15 1962 electricity, water
Riverside
Purok 2 cemetery 1 Government Residential 32 1949 electricity, water
21. Tenejero 2600
Purok Lote Government 350 Cavite, Manila, 1970 Electricity, brgy. water
Pampanga, system, telephone
Bulacan
Purok Manahan Government 650 Manila, Pampanga freeflowing,

Private Pangasinan electricity
telephone lines
Purok Looban, Private 500 Tarlac, Pampanga 1970 Water system, electricity,
Manahan telephone lines
Batungbakal Government 1000 Batungbakal brgy. water system

Private Electricity, telephone lines

Sapang Bato Government 100 Water System, Electricity
Private Water System, Electricity
22. San Jose 200
TOTAL 3878 1,225 households from Barangay Tenejero are not included in the
total)

ANNEX B
Roads and their conditions
A. Barangay road
Barangay No. Name of Road Total Road Width (m) Type of Pavement Condition as of
Length (km) 5/30/2011
Concrete (km) Asphalt (km) Gravel (km)
TENEJERO
1 Magat St. 0.388 4.5 0.332 0.056 C=Fair,A=Fair
2 Manahan St. 0.476 6 0.476 C=Good
3 San Antonio St. 0.376 5.8 0.184 0.192 A=Fair,G=Bad
SUB - 1.240 0.808 0.24 0.192
TOTAL
TENEJERO (MONTE
CARLA SUBD.)
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 - 0.492 0.492
TOTAL
TENEJERO (DOÑA
MARIA) 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 0.205 A=Fair
4 Valle Verde St. 0.162 4.6 0.162 C=Good

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
5 Dasmariñas St. 0.377 5.4 0.377 A=Fair
6 Dream Land St. 0.313 5.5 0.021 0.292 C=Fair,A=Fair
7 Greenhills St. 0.264 5.5 0.264 A=Bad
8 Anacleto St. 0.150 4.5 0.150 C=Fair
9 Blue Ridge St. 0.196 5.4 0.172 0.024 C=Fair,A=Fair
10 Green Meadows 0.186 5.2 0.054 0.132 C=Good, A=Bad
St.
SUB – TOTAL 2.321 1.027 1.294
TENEJERO (DONA
ANGELINA SUBD.) 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 0.296
TENEJERO (VILLA
LINA) 1 Don Eulalio St. 0.231 4 0.231 C=Fair
Ext.
2 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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 2.813
TENEJERO (BARIO
CAMPO) 1 Bo. Campo Road 0.473 7 0.473 C=Fair
SUB - TOTAL 0.473 0.473
BARIO CAMPO (STA. 1.065 5.4 0.026 1.039 C=Fair,G=Bad
MARIA SUBD.) SUB - TOTAL 1.065 0.026 1.039
SIBACAN 1 San Rafael St. 0.129 4 0.129 C=Fair

2 Del Carmen St. 0.110 5.4 0.110 C=Good
3 San Juan St. 0.055 5 0.055 C=Bad
SUB - TOTAL 0.294 0.294
SIBACAN (LA VILLAS LA KATRINA)
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 0.290
CENTRAL

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
1 Banzon St. 0.400 5 0.400 C=Fair
2 Magsaysay St. 0.100 5 0.100 A=Fair
3 Montilla St. 0.100 5 0.013 0.087 C=Good,
4 New Society St. 0.100 4 0.100 G=Fair
5 Marcos St. 0.120 4 0.120 G=Fair
6 Masagana St. 0.158 4 0.158 G=Good
7 C.J. Caparaz 0.171 5 0.171 C=Fair
8 Esteban St. 0.200 5 0.200 G=Fair
SUB - TOTAL 1.349 0.584 0.765
DANGCOL
1 Purok 1 0.777 5 0.198 0.579 C=Good,G=Fair
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 3.400 5 2.200 1.200 C=Good,A=Fair
Road)
SUB - TOTAL 5.617 3.556 1.482 0.579
CABOG-CABOG
1 Cabog-Cabog 1.050 5 0.490 0.560 C=Fair
Road
2 Cabon Road 0.484 5 0.484 C=Good
3 Mabungo Road 0.192 5 0.192 C=Good
SUB - TOTAL 1.726 1.166 0.560

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
TANATO
1 Tanato Road 2.500 5 0.400 2.100 C=Fair,G=Bad
SUB - TOTAL 2.500 0.400 2.100
CAMACHO (CADRE)
1 (Mangawang) 0.100 5 0.100 C=Good
Camacho Rd.
2 C. Valerio St. 0.500 6 0.500 C=Good
3 (D.Atuan St.) 0.350 5 0.350 C=Good
Talastas St
4 B. Camacho St. 0.336 5 0.336 C=Good
5 Valencia St. 0.482 5 0.482 C=Good
SUB - TOTAL 1.768 1.768
Cupang North
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 1.198
CUPANG NORTH (VENZON SUBD.)
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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 1.437
CUPANG WEST
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
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
Ext.
SUB - TOTAL 4.066 4.066

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
CUPANG PROPER
1 Ramos St. 0.100 5 0.1 C=Fair
2 (Nescafe St.) 0.160 5 0.160 C=Fair
Sanka St.
3 (Blend 45 St.) 0.170 5 0.170 C=Good
Folgers St.
4 (Kapihan I St.) 0.130 5 0.130 C=Fair
Barcarse St.
5 (Kapihan II St.) 0.142 5 0.142 C=Fair
Nescafe
6 (Kapihan III St.) 0.120 5 0.120 C=Fair
Maxwell St.
7 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
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 0.525 5.5 0.525 C=Fair
St.
18 Anacleto St. 0.048 4.5 0.048 C=Fair

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
SUB - TOTAL 4.285 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 5 0.190 0.428 C=Good,G=Bad
SUB - TOTAL 0.618 0.190 0.428
CUPANG PROPER (ST.ANNE SUBD.)

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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 1.301
PTO. RIVAS ( ITAAS)
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 1.126
PTO. RIVAS (IBABA)

1 Bernabe St. 0.090 4.6 0.090 C=Fair
2 J Dizon St. 0.068 4.7 0.068 C=Fair
3 Sitio Emilio C. 0.477 6 0.477 C=Fair
Bernabe
4 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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
SUB - TOTAL 1.520 1.520
PTO. RIVAS (LOTE)
1 (M. Beltran St.) 0.148 5 0.148 C=Fair
Beltran St.
2 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 C=Good
5 Pascual St 0.135 5 0.135 G=Fair
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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
21 U. Pascual St. 0.135 4 0.135 G=Fair
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 3.471 0.270
TORTUGAS
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 C=Good
5 Sitio Quisada St. 0.383 6.5 0.214 0.169 C=Good,G=Fair
SUB - TOTAL 0.828 0.659 0.169
BAGUMBAYAN
1 Hugo Banzon St. 0.261 4.7 0.261 C=Good
SUB - TOTAL 0.261 0.261
MUNTING
BATANGAS 1 M. Batangas Road 4.500 5 2.605 1.895 C=Fair,G=Fair
l
2 Montilla Road 2.064 5 0.050 2.014 G=Poor
SUB - TOTAL 6.564 2.655 3.909
MUNTING BATANGAS (SIOSON VILLE SUBD.)
1 John Carlos St. 0.115 4.7 0.115 C=Good

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 0.494
MUNTING
BATANGAS (OUR 1 Psalm St. 0.281 4.7 0.281 C=Fair
LADY OF LOURDES
2 Genesis St. 0.447 6.58 0.447 C=Fair
SUBD.)
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 4.485
BAGONG SILANG
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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 0.228 4 0.228 C=Good
St.
13 Sampaguita St. 0.140 4 0.140 C=Good
14 Bagong Silang 3.430 5.6 3.430 C=Good
Road
SUB - TOTAL 5.325 5.325
DOÑA FRANCISCA
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 Dama De Noche 0.801 5.4 0.801 C=Good
St.
7 Sunflower St. 0.342 5.4 0.342 C=Good
8 Camia St. 0.139 5.4 0.139 C=Fair

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 Cadena De Amor 0.137 5.4 0.137 C=Fair
St.
14 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 7.401
CATANING
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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 2.379
CATANING
(HILLCREST SUBD.) 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 0.591
IBAYO
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 1.102
IBAYO (REMAVILLE 0.398 6 0.398 C=Good
SUBD.) SUB - TOTAL 0.398 0.398
SAN JOSE
1 Sampaguita St. 0.281 7 0.281 C=Fair
2 Kamagong St. 0.262 5 0.262 C=Good

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
3 Palmera St 0.295 5 0.232 0.063 C=Good,A=Fair
4 Osmeña St. 0.220 5 0.220 A=Fair
5 Magnolia St. 0.172 5.3 0.172 G=Bad
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. 1.224 6.3 1.224 C=Good
Camacho St.
SUB - TOTAL 3.357 2.902 0.283 0.172
SAN JOSE (ST. MARY 0.269 4.5 0.269 C=Good
SAN JOSE (TAGLES

VILLE SUBD.) 1 Jasper St. 0.132 4.5 0.109 0.023 A=Fair,G=Fair
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

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 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 1.918 0.023
SAN JOSE (BATAAN

HOMES) 1 Jonas St. 0.097 5 0.097 C=Fair
2 Jeremiah St. 0.347 5 0.342 0.005 C=Good,A=Good
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 1.292 0.005
TUYO 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 0.046 4.5 0.046 C=Fair
Sr. St.
8 (Peña St.)Vicinal 0.184 5 0.184 C=Fair
St.

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
SUB - TOTAL 0.921 0.921
TUYO (SUNSHINE 1.095 7.6 1.095 C=Fair
TUYO (MONARK
SUBD.) 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 3.135
TUYO (JACOBA
SUBD.) 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 0.654
UPPER TUYO (SAINT 1.630 5 1.605 0.025 C=Fair/Poor, A=Poor

A. Barangay road
Length (km) 5/30/2011
FRANCIS SUBD.) SUB - TOTAL 1.630 1.605 0.025
UPPER TUYO (SITIO 1.712 5 0.126 1.586 C=Good,G=Poor

SANTA MONICA) SUB - TOTAL 1.712 0.126 1.586
TUYO (SANTA 0.595 5 0.595 C=Good

MONICA SUBD.) SUB - TOTAL 0.595 0.595
UPPER TUYO 3.199 5 0.095 3.104 G=Bad,A=Bad

(PAGIBIG HOUSING) SUB - TOTAL 3.199 0.095 3.104
UPPER TUYO 1.667 5 0.830 0.837 G=Bad,A=Bad

(CLOVERVILLE SUBD.)
SUB - TOTAL 1.667 0.830 0.837
TALISAY (DFS SUBD.) 0.917 5.3 0.822 0.095 C=Good,A=Good
SUB - TOTAL 0.917 0.822 0.095
TOTAL 96.155 72.429 7.919 15.807
Source: City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office, 2011

B. City road
Total Road Type of Pavement Condition as of
No. Name of City Road Width (m)
Barangay Length (km) Concrete(km) Asphalt (km) Gravel(km) 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 0.470 C=Fair
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 0.012 C=Fair
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

TOTAL 6.352 5.870 0.482
Source: City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office, 2011.
C. Provincial road
Type of Pavement
Total Road Condition/Source as
Barangay No. Name of Provincial Road Width (m) Concrete Gravel
Length (km) Asphalt (km) of 5/30/2011
(km) (km)
Cupang Proper 1 Cupang Maluya Road 5.45 5 2 3.45 C=Good,G=Fair
Cataning 2 Cataning Bane Road 6.47 5 5.180 1.29 C=Fair,G=Poor
Tuyo 3 Tuyo Vicinal Road 6.56 5 5.073 0.150 1.337 C=Fair, G=Fair, A=Fair
Poblacion 4 A.Bonifacio Road 0.427 5 0.427 C=Good
(P.Roman St.)
Pob.,Bagumbayan 5 H.Banzon St. 0.583 5.5 0.583 C=Fair
Poblacion, Talisay 6 J.P. Rizal St. 1.343 6.3 0.843 0.500 C=Good, A=Good
Poblacion 7 Paterno St. 0.419 6.7 0.419 C=Good
8 Zulueta St. 0.368 6 0.368 C=Good
9 Banzon-De Leon St. 0.090 5 0.090 C=Good(PEO)
Ibayo 10 Ibayo Road 0.220 6.3 0.220 C=Good(PEO)
Pto.Rivas 11A Escalada St. 0.119 5 0.119 C=Good(PEO)
Tortugas 11B Punzalan St. 0.107 4 0.107 C=Good
12 (Hospital Road)Kinatawan 0.188 12 0.188 C=Good(PEO)
13 Tenejero-Capitol Road 0.192 7 0.192 C=Good(PEO)
14 Capitol-Guintol Road 1.780 5 0.176 1.604 C=Good,A=Good
(PEO)
Tenejero 15 Tenejero-Vicidal Road 0.663 5 0.663 C=Good(PEO)
Sibacan 16 Sibacan-Balanga Road 0.880 4 0.880 C=Good(PEO)
17 Balanga Pto. Rivas Road 2.800 6.7 2.800 C=Good(PEO)
Cupang Proper 18 Cupang Maluang Road 6.474 6 4.326 0.400 1.748 C=Good,A=Fair, G=Fair

TOTAL 35.133 24.654 2.654 7.825
Source: City Planning and Development Office and City Engineering Office, 2011.

ANNEX C
List of Subdivisions
Barangay Subdivision
Bagong Silang Buenavista Subdivision
New Bliss Homes
Quezonville Subd.
Vicarville Subd.
Camacho Genzen Subdivision
Simple Living Subdivision
St. Rose (Phase 1,2,3,4)
Cataning Central Atrium Residences
Hillcrest Executive Homes
Hillcrest Village
Monte Vista Subdivision
Central Marinell Subdivision
Silverland's Place
Sto. Cristo Village
Cupang North Venzon Subdivision
Cupang Proper 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
Ibayo Bethsaida Subdivision
Remaville Subdivision
Santa Clara Subdivision
Villa De Leon Subdivision
Munting Batangas Our Lady of Lourdes Subdivision
Sioson Ville
St. Elizabeth Homes
Pto. Rivas Ibaba Villa Carolina Subdivision Phase 2
Puerto Rivas Itaas Villa Carolina Subdivision Phase 1
Puerto Rivas Lote DFS Phase IV
San Jose Bataan Homes Subdivision

Barangay Subdivision
Taglesville Subdivision
Virgin Mary Subdivision
Sibacan La Katrina Subdivision
La Katrina Village
The Villas
Talisay DFS Phase III
DFS Phase III-C
Tenejero 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
Tuyo 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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INTEGRATED LAND- AND WATER-USE PLAN

OF THE CITY OF BALANGA, 2012 - 2020

City Government of Balanga

List of Tables ............................................................................................................................... v

Annex A. Informal Settlements.............................................................................................. 165

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Table 1. List of barangays in the City of Balanga. ..................................................................... 4

Figure 1. Solid wate generation by type. ................................................................................ 35

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BFAR- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

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

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Goals Strategic Objectives

To improve the delivery of basic  Attain a highly livable City

To support a sustainable agricultural  Ensure agricultural productivity

To provide the necessary

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1. Pollution of land, water and air caused by indiscriminate discharge of wastes,

5. There is a lack of awareness on the connectivity of the activities undertaken in uplands

1. There is a lack or inconsistent implementation of some ordinances at the barangay level.

5. Lack of resources to implement the resettlement of informal settlers as mandated by the

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% to total % to total area

Protection and Conservation Zone

Land and Water Transportation Zone

Waste Management Zone

Cemetery and Memorial Parks Zone

Implementation of the Plan

Investments for major projects such as environmental facilities, relocation of informal

Monitoring and evaluation of the plan is a major component during implementation.

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Brief historical background

“Diumano, nagpabando si Raha Mulawin na kung sino man ang makagagawa ng

Sa dami ng balangang ginawa, ang kay Prinsipe Layak ang pinakamalaki at

Ayon naman sa ilang matatanda, nasulat daw sa kasaysayan ang pangalang

At dahil hindi nga marunong ng tagalog ang dalawang sundalo, humigit-kumulang ay

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At magpahanggang ngayon, “Balanga” ang tawag sa kabiserang bayan ng Bataan.”

Balanga was inaugurated as a

Geographic and administrative jurisdiction

The City has a land area of 11,163 ha

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Topography and bathymetry

Table 2. Slope classification of areas in Balanga City.

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Hydrosoil - This is a miscellaneous land type consisting of alluvial materials of mixed

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Geology and mineral resources

Relevant geological information is important in land-use management. For instance, if

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Groundwater is very important in the City in terms of supply to domestic, commercial

Box 1. Categories of groundwater area.

Source: NWRB as mentioned in PEMSEA and MBIN, 2007

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Table 3. Water extraction permits granted by NWRB, 2008.

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Source: MGB, unpublished.