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MESSAGE FROM THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

This Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is one of the

mandated plans that the Local Government Code (RA 7160) has
directed local governments to “continue to prepare and enact into
a zoning ordinance” (Sec. 20, c). The present version succeeds the
previous one which expired in 2008.

More than a mere revision of its predecessor, this successor CLUP

is reflective of the changing socio-economic and geophysical
environment of Hermosa as well as addresses the challenges that
such changes pose upon the future governance of the
Municipality.

This CLUP addresses particular challenge by adopting a

new spatial strategy that seeks to enable the rural barangays to
catch up with the traditional urban area in terms of level of
development. This is done by grouping contiguous barangays into clusters; each cluster with a designated
center. The five cluster centers shall become the focus of more intensive policy interventions and
investments to serve initially as the locus of decentralized services. Over time, these growth centers will
radiate growth impulses to far-flung communities within their respective areas of influence thereby
spreading the benefits of growth more or less evenly across the territory.

The shift of focus of policy intervention to the rural areas will not be pursued to the neglect of the
urban area. Part of the new spatial strategy is the integration of the Poblacion area and the northern
growth area into a much expanded central business district (CBD). This will be done by developing a well-
articulated land transport network to afford residents and visitors alike wider range of choice of modes
of mobility. Urban services and utilities will likewise be modernized to a standard of quality at par with
developed municipalities.

With the strategic location of the municipality in relation to the Metro-Manila region, Clark
Freeport Zone and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) as gateway, Hermosa is on the verge of
economic boom. Seeing the opportunities that Hermosa can offer foreign and local investors choose
Hermosa as potential investment hub. With Hermosa poised for take-off, some basic questions arise:
HOW DO WE ENSURE THAT THE PRIME BENEFICIARIES OF DEVELOPMENT WILL BE THE PEOPLE OF
HERMOSA? HOW DO WE PREVENT PRIVATE ECONOMIC INTEREST, ASSISTED BY POLITICAL AGENDA,
FROM OVERTAKING THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE AND HOLDING THE MUNICIPALTY HOSTAGE? HOW
DO WE COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AGGRESSION?

Unifying the people of Hermosa becomes supremely urgent in light of this present politico-socio-economic
conjuncture. One way of achieving a solid and vigilant citizenry against any kind of aggression and
exploitation is the formulation of Comprehensive Land Use Plan with the end in view of building a
municipality that will represent and work for the interest and welfare of the people of Hermosa.

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It is to be emphasized that we are not against development or any of its forms per se; we do not
subscribe to protectionism or to the close-door policy. What we aspire for is an ACTIVE HERMOSA
CITIZENSHIP that is able to discern the difference between progress and exploitation, to clearly set the
dividing line, and to demand from all that the development of the municipality will be according to the
framework and direction that the people of Hermosa themselves will define and decide.

The CLUP of Hermosa is anchored on the Agenda for Comprehensive Transformation and
Development formulated and participated by the people of Hermosa, in order to forward the principle
that development is and should be rooted in good governance and development of Hermosa. The focus
CLUP of Hermosa will be on building an environment as prime investment and agro-industrial hub with
empowered active citizenry coupled with capable and responsible leaders geared towards sustainable
development, disaster resilient, adaptive to climate change Municipality.

To meet this challenge requires creative ways to manage the growing influx of investors to our
municipality so as not to exceed the carrying capacity of Hermosa. This successor CLUP further differs
from its predecessor in terms of comprehensiveness of scope. In this new plan, we have placed under a
unified regime of governance all existing ecosystems within the Municipality’s territorial jurisdiction from
the top of the mountain to the bottom of the river up to the limit of our municipal waters. This is known
as the “total catchment” or “ridge-to-reef” approach.

The process by which this CLUP – and other mandated plans – was formulated is something we
can be proud of for at least two reasons. First, the undertaking was completely funded from our own
budget without external aid, and second, our own people were involved in every step of the process. The
only external assistance we concede is that for from a consultant whom we invited to provide conceptual
inputs, to facilitate workshops, and guide our sectoral and functional committees in every step of the
process. Thus, we can truly say that this Plan is made for and by Hermoseños.

I therefore urge every municipal official, all residents and other stakeholders to rally behind the
implementation of this Plan, keeping in mind our long-term vision to become and remain the model in
sustainable development, and to proudly wear our brand: “prime investment and agro-industrial hub of
the 1st District of Bataan”

ANTONIO JOSEPH R. INTON

Municipal Mayor
Hermosa, Bataan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR i

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

LIST OF FIGURES v

LIST OF TABLES vi

LIST OF ACRONYMS viii

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY x

Chapter 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1-6

1.1. Brief History of Hermosa 1-3

1.2. Background and Rationale 3
1.3. Approach and Methodology 3
1.4. Relating the municipality's vision to the provincial and 3
national goals of physical planning
1.5. Designing and characterizing alternative spatial strategies 4
1.6. Detailing the preferred spatial strategy 4
1.7. Formulation of land and water use policies 4
1.8. Revision of the existing Zoning Ordinance 5
1.9. Barangay Clustering 5
1.10. Organization of this Volume 5-6
1.11. Acknowledgments

Chapter 2: THE HERMOSA'S VISION AND THE PROVINCIAL-NATIONAL GOALS

OF PHYSICAL PLANNING 7 - 26

2.1. Introduction 7
2.2. Development Vision and Framework of the Province 7
2.3. National Physical Planning Goals 8-9
2.4. Relating the Municipality's vision to the provincial and national goals 9 - 26

Chapter 3: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES (Situational Analysis) 28 - 70

3.1. Physical Characteristic of the Municipality 28-36

3.2. Social-Economic Parameters 36-45
3.3. Social Services 45-57
3.4. Infrastructure and Utilities 57-61
3.5. Infrastructure and Utilities 61 - 67
3.6. Environmental Management 67 - 70

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Chapter 4: DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES 71 - 74

4.0. Introduction 71
4.1. Land and Other Physical Attributes 71
4.2. Population 72
4.3. Social Services 72
4.4. Infrastructure 72-74
4.5. Local Economy 74

Chapter 5: ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 75 - 80

5.1. Development Issues 75 - 80

Chapter 6: ALTERNATIVE SPATIAL STRATEGIES 81 - 87

6.1. Development Scenario 82

6.1.1. North Corridor Growth Center 83
6.1.2. West Corridor Growth Center 84
6.1.3. East Corridor Growth Center 85
6.1.4. South Corridor Growth Center 86
6.1.5. New Hermosa Growth Center 87

Chapter 7: THE PREFERRED SPATIAL STRATEGY 89 - 93

7.1. The Role of Hermosa in Bataan Province 89
7.2. The Plan for Physical, Economic, and Social Integration of Hermosa 89 - 93

Chapter 8: COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY FRAMEWORK 94 - 100

8.1. The Protected Areas or Conservation Zone 94 - 96

8.2. Strategic Agricultural Development Zone 96 - 97
8.3. Strategic Fishery Development Zone 97
8.4. Recreation and Tourism Areas. 98
8.5. Industrial and Commercial Areas 98
8.6. Settlement areas 98 - 99
8.7. Infrastructure Support 99 -100

CHAPTER 9: IMPLEMENTING THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 101 - 105

9.1. Legitimization Process 101

9.2. Comprehensive/Multi – Sectoral Development Planning 103
9.3. Public Investment Programming 103 - 104
9.4. Institutional Development 104
9.5. Phasing of Implementation 104 – 105

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ANNEXES

ANNEX A – R-1, C-1, I-1, Special Economic Zones 106-108

ANNEX B – Political Maps ( Barangay Administrative Map) 109-120

ANNEX C – Barangay Hazard Map 121-132

ANNEX D – Detailed Barangay Land Use Maps 133-143

ANNEX E – Resolution No. 2017-056 Series of 2017 (“Resolution Approving 144-145

And Adopting The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) Of The

Municipality of Hermosa For the Year 2017-2030”)

LIST OF FIGURES
Page

Figure 1. Growth Quadrant 9

Figure 2. Location map of Hermosa 28
Figure 3. Administrative map of Hermosa 29
Figure 4. Slope map 32
Figure 5. Soil map 33
Figure 6. Pumping stations and water tanks 34
Figure 7. Landslide and flood hazard map 35
Figure 8. Health facilities 52
Figure 9. Day care facilities 53
Figure 10. Housing and resettlement facility (NHA) 55
Figure 11. Safety service facility 56
Figure 12. Municipal road network map 62
Figure 13. Electric and water service stations 63
Figure 14. Land cover 69
Figure 15. Almacen river rechanneling 73
Figure 16. Proposed bypass road 74
Figure 17. Land use map 81
Figure 18. Hermosa cluster map 83
Figure 19. North corridor 84

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Figure 20. West corridor 85

Figure 21. East corridor 86
Figure 22. South corridor 87
Figure 23. New CBD corridor 88
Figure 24. Land classification map 94

LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1. Table showing Hermosa’s vision towards National Planning Goals 19 - 27
Table 2. Land area of political subdivisions and its classification 30
Table 3. Land area of political subdivision per municipality of province of Bataan 31
Table 4. Slope map categories’ corresponding areas 31
Table 5. Soil types’ corresponding area 33
Table 6. Flood susceptibility classification 34
Table 7. Landslide susceptibility classification 35
Table 8. Population census of Hermosa 36
Table 9. Barangay population 37
Table 10. Projection of population (2015-2030) 38
Table 11. Provincial population data 39
Table 12. Population per barangay 40
Table 13. Municipal land resources 42
Table 14. Livestock inventory 43
Table 15. Aquaculture inventory 43
Table 16. Size and growth of Hermosa’s economy 44
Table 17. Number of registered business 44
Table 18. New business capitalization 44
Table 19. Employment generation capacity 45
Table 20. Number of enrolled students at elementary schools 46
Table 21. Student to teacher ratio 48
Table 22. Hermosa Water District concessionaire 48-49
Table 23. Water supply inventory 49-50

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Table 24. Health service capacity 51

Table 25. Conditional Cash Transfer (4Ps) beneficiaries’ inventory 53-54
Table 26. Police to population ratio 56
Table 27. Number of Fire Safety Inspection Released 56
Table 28. Number of cooperatives and association 57
Table 29. Number of financial institution 57-58
Table 30. Projected income for 2017 60
Table 31. Distribution of Expenditures by Programs for FY 2017 61
Table 32. Distribution of LGU Resources by Type of Revenue for FY 2017 61
Table 33. Inventory of road network 61-62
Table 34. Distance of municipal hall to major ports 62
Table 35. Municipal road network (per classification) 63
Table 36. Water supply inventory 64
Table 37. Hermosa water district concessionaire 64-65
Table 38. Telecommunications and internet providers 66
Table 39. Number of public transport vehicles 66
Table 40. Irrigation facilities 67
Table 41. Annual investment in infrastructure 67
Table 42. Land Cover’s corresponding area 70
Table 43. Development issues 75-80
Table 44. Land use corresponding areas 82
Table 45. North corridor advantages and disadvantages 84
Table 46. West corridor advantages and disadvantages 85
Table 47. East corridor advantages and disadvantages 86

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
A & D - Alienable and Disposable Land

ARC - Agrarian Reform Communities

CBD - Central Business District

CBST - Community Based Sustainable Tourism

CCTV - Closed Circuit Television Cameras

CDP - Comprehensive Development Plan

CBFM - Community Based Forest Management

CICL - Children in Conflict with the Law

DA-PAO- Department of Agriculture – Provincial Agriculturist Office

ECA - Environmentally Critical Areas

ECC - Environmental Compliance Certificate

ECCD - Early Childhood Care and Development

EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment

DENR - Department of Environment & Natural Resources

FMR - Farm to Market Road

GAP - Good Agricultural Practices

HOA - Homeowners Association

IFE - Infant Feeding Emergency

IPRA - Indigenous People’s Right Act

IP - Indigenous People

LDC - Local Development Council

LGC - Local Government Code

LGU - Local Government Unit

MPC - Multi-Purpose Cooperative

MRF - Material Recovery Facility

NAMRIA- National Mapping and Resource Information Authority

NAPOCOR - National Power Corporation

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NCIP - National Commission on Indigenous People

NGO - Non-Governmental Organization

NSO - National Statistics Office

PNP - Philippine National Police

PO - People’s Organization

RSC - Rural Service Center

SRI - Self-Reliance Indicator

TSP - Total Suspended Particulates

VAWC - Violence Against Women and Children

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The existing Comprehensive Land Use Plan (1998-2008) was updated along with the Zoning
Ordinance, the implementing tool of this plan. This plan is the long-term guide for realizing the desired
spatial pattern of development by regulating the type and location of private and public investments. It
also serves as the primary guide for the management of land, water, and other natural resources of the
Municipality of Hermosa.

THE PEOPLE’S ASPIRATIONS

This document reflects the collective aspirations of the people of Hermosa as presented by the
members of the Technical Working Group who are deployed among the five development sectors: social,
infrastructure and land use, economic, environment and institutional during the planning process.

The CLUP of Hermosa is anchored on the Agenda for Comprehensive Transformation and
Development formulated and participated by the people of Hermosa, in order to forward the tenet that
public service is and should be rooted in good governance and development of Hermosa. The CLUP’s
focus will be on development framework that will ensure the improvement and sustainability of a positive
environment for investment opportunities and economic growth that will create employment and
promote livelihood to the people of Hermosa

THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS

This plan has adopted the following goals which all political jurisdictions and administrative levels
are enjoined to carry in their respective physical development plans:

a. Rational distribution of the population. This can be achieved through a properly conceived and designed
urban form characterized by such indicators as concentration without congestion, well-serviced
communities in hazard-free locations, and the like.

b. Access to social services and economic opportunities. This goal is deemed achieved if appropriate social
services are provided in adequate amounts at reasonable proximity to the intended users, if jobs and
livelihood opportunities exist to enable the people to earn sufficient income to pay for the goods and
services they need, and where opportunities are open to all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or
political and religious affiliation.

c. Sustainable utilization of resources. Resources are sustainably utilized if food security is assured for all,
when production processes are cost effective, when there is waste minimization and all forms of wasteful
practices carefully avoided, and when every household, firm or establishment practices recovery, reuse
and recycling of waste.

d. Maintenance of environmental integrity. This goal is attained when there is a clear balance between
the built and unbuilt environments, minimized impervious surfaces in the built-up areas, maximized use
of renewable energy, when public and private places are litter free, and high level of biodiversity in flora
and fauna is maintained.

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THE POLICY AREAS

In conclusion, this plan provides a general and long-term guide to the development of the
municipality of Hermosa. It provides the policy framework as basis for medium term and short-term plans
that may be developed to achieve the desired results in the future. The following purposes will be the
policy areas of CLUP of Hermosa:

1. Guide, control and regulate the future growth and development of Municipality of Hermosa in
accordance with its Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

2.Protect the character and stability of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, forestry,
agricultural, open space and other functional areas within the locality and promote the orderly and
beneficial development of the same.

3.Promote and protect the health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the
inhabitants in the locality.

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Chapter 1
GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1. BRIEF HISTORY OF HERMOSA

PRE-SPANISH ERA

Before the Spanish came to town, Hermosa was called Mabuyan, derived from a variety of rattan
that grew abundantly along the banks of the river. The town was also called Babuyan because of the many
wild pigs that roamed around.

During this time, Hermosa was known as a trading post to many of the Chinese and Manila-based
traders. Almacen was used as a seaport just like Hagonoy in Bulacan and Sangley Point in Cavite. Most of
the people resided in the said coastal barrio.

Life then was simple. Elders governed the place and the people had pagan beliefs.

SPANISH REGIME

The town of Hermosa was established on May 8, 1756 with St. Peter de Verona as patron saint. It
used to be part of Orani until the Dominican Order made Hermosa an independent missionary center
during the British invasion of Manila. On the same year, Hermosa officially became a town with the
approval of Governor Manuel de Arandia. In 1762, the Dominicans retreated to Bataan in order to escape
the British and they decided to make Hermosa their provincial headquarters in Bataan.

When the Philippine revolution broke out in 1896, 2000 revolutionaries led by a man named
General Medina raided the town of Hermosa with the mission to burn the whole town and kill the friar
and all the people of Hermosa who were very supportive of the Spaniards. Doña Ursula Santos Tantiangco
played an important role during this time. She was dubbed as the Tandang Sora of Hermosa. ApongSula,
as she was called, invited the rebels in her house for food and shelter. While she was helping the rebels,
she was also pleading with General Medina not to destroy the whole town. Because of her generosity to
the rebels, General Medina granted her request. The rebels took the life of the friar and Spaniards residing
in the town but spared the lives of the rest of the people living in Hermosa.

AMERICAN COLONIZATION

In 1898, The Spanish-American War broke out in Cuba and eventually reached the Philippines.
The Philippines, during this time, was in the process of gaining its independence from the Spanish rule.
On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippine independence from Spain in Kawit Cavite. The
first Philippine republic was established the following year. While this was happening, however, Spain and
the United States signed the 1898 Treaty of Paris, which stated the turnover of the Philippines from the
Spanish rule to the American rule for 20 million dollars. The United States did not recognize the first
Philippine Republic and so the Philippine-American War broke out. It ended with American control over
the islands, which were then administered as an insular area.

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An American governor was appointed for Bataan – Harry Gouldman (1901-1903). The first Filipino
governor was Tomas G. del Rosario of Balanga (1903-1905). He was followed by: Lorenzo Zialcita of Orani
(1905-1907); Pedro J. Rich of Samal (1907-1909); Mariano Rosauro of Balanga (1909-1912); and Maximino
R. de los Reyes of Balanga (1912-1916). In Hermosa, Alejandro Bernaldo of Daungan was the first
appointed Mayor in 1901. Marcos Tantiangco of San Pedro, on the other hand, was the first elected town
executive in 1903.

On April 23, 1913, Hermosa suffered a great conflagration. The center of the town was almost
destroyed by fire. All houses were razed except for a few small huts. As a result, Mariano Rosauro, the
Provincial Governor at that time, merged Hermosa and Dinalupihan into just one town.

A special election was held in 1914 and Tomas Sobrevinas of Dinalupihan became the 7th elected
mayor of Hermosa and Dinalupihan. In 1915, Gregorio Jaring of Hermosa replaced Sobrevinas. The
Dinalupihan residents, however, continued to acknowledge Sobrevinas as their real and true mayor until
1922. In 1916, Dinalupihan and Hermosa were separated and Estanislao Ramos of San Pedro was elected
Mayor that same year. He won three times and served until 1925.

Aside from the concept of Democracy, the Americans also brought better education to the
province of Bataan. Three Thomasites were assigned in Bataan: Frank A. Butts, in Abucay; C.H. Goddarch,
in Mariveles; and Bessie Taylor, in Balanga.

Native teachers were eventually trained. Night schools were established and provincial school
offered English courses. Orani opened its first American school on February 27, 1902. In 1904, Balanga
had a complete elementary school. Private schools were also founded. In 1925, a high school was
established in Orani. All of these developments in education gave the residents of Hermosa ample
opportunities for higher learning. Life was good for the people of Hermosa.

JAPANESE OCCUPATION

Hermosa was also a witness to the infamous Bataan Death March. Civilians of Hermosa risked the
fury of the Japanese by secretly passing food to the Filipino and American soldiers. The gesture was out
of love for all the heroes who fought in Bataan in the name of freedom and democracy. Some residents
also snatched a number of the marching prisoners from the line and hid them safely. They also buried the
bodies of those who died on the road.Allied troops defeated the Japanese in 1945. On July 4, 1946, the
Philippines attained its independence.

HERMOSA TODAY

Hermosa is now a thriving municipality. Several big investors have already established their
business in this town, one of them is a Nissan Showroom by the Laus Auto Group. This is quite an
achievement for the town of Hermosa because this is the very first automotive dealership of a major
brand name in the whole province of Bataan.

Integrated Meat and Poultry Processing Inc. (IMPPI) is also another major investor that can be
found here. IMPPI is a private corporation, which owns and operates a poultry dressing plant, exclusively
processing chickens from contract growers of San Miguel Foods, Inc. (SMFI). The plant serves majority of
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in Pampanga. It also caters SMFI's major institutional requirements as well as Jollibee, McDonalds, and
KFC.

One of the biggest developments in Hermosa, however, is the establishment of the Hermosa
Ecozone Industrial Park (HEIP) -- a 165 hectares world-class industrial estate. HEIP is also registered as a
special economic zone with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). This means that businesses
registered at HEIP benefit from certain tax exemptions as afforded to them by the Philippine government.
On May 2011, the first investor, Sumi Wiring System, Inc., a Japanese corporation involved in the
production of automotive harnesses, signed a contract as locator at HEIP. Sumi targets to begin operations
by the first quarter of 2012.

With new infrastructure developments, businesses and plans to move Hermosa forward, the
municipality is set on its path to achieving new heights.

1.2. Background and Rationale

This Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is an output of the major undertaking of the Municipal
Government of Hermosa to prepare and/or revise its comprehensive plans as mandated in the Local
Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160. The CLUP will serve as the primary guide for the management of
land, water, and other natural resources of the municipality. Its principal implementing tool is the Zoning
Ordinance.

The preparation of this successor CLUP comes at a time when the predecessor plan outlived the
reason for being because it ended last 2008. In many important ways, this new edition of the CLUP is an
updated and revised version of the predecessor plan. But there are also significant differences in terms of
the approach and methodology, the spatial strategy, and the scope of policy coverage.

1.3. Approach and Methodology

The basic approach to this planning undertaking is capability building and participatory research
thru CBMS. It involves training of Barangay Health Workers and sectoral committees and getting them to
participate in all the steps of the planning process particularly the baseline data gathering. The process
followed is elaborated on in the DILG's “Rationalized Local Planning System”.

Focusing only on that portion of the integrated process that pertains to the CLUP the major
procedural steps are as follows:

1.4. Relating the municipality's vision to the provincial and national goals of physical planning

This step is the bridge that links the local vision to the national goals of physical planning. The
national goals were adopted by the National Land Use Committee which are intended to be carried in all
physical development plans at all levels of jurisdiction from the national down to municipal levels. Making
local goals consistent with and supportive of national goals ensures that local government units truly
become effective partners of the national government in the attainment of national development.

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1.5. Designing and characterizing alternative spatial strategies

A spatial strategy is an abstract conception of the desired pattern of physical development of the
municipality which is realized through creative combination of built-up areas and open spaces. It is the
organizing concept that guides the location and allocation of spaces for different land-using activities, the
regulation of public and private investments, and the preservation of resources that ought to be protected
against inimical human intrusion and other agents of destruction. Designing and selecting appropriate
spatial strategies for a municipality like Hermosa with its avowed advocacy for, and being a long-time
practitioner of people-centered development has been a major challenge to planning the LGU's physical
development.

1.6. Detailing the preferred spatial strategy

The preferred spatial strategy is a mere conceptual framework, a skeletal frame that defines the
desired shape of future development. When the detailed elements and components are added, the
resulting output is the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It is in this aspect of the process and output
that substantial differences between the predecessor and successor plans are manifest. The successor
plan, among other things, has taken the term “comprehensive” to its utmost limit, that is, it encompasses
not only the entire territorial jurisdiction of the municipality but also the whole stretch of landscape from
the top of the mountain to the bottom of the sea. It is comprehensive because it refers to a document
embodying specific proposals for guiding, regulating growth and development of a municipality.
Furthermore, it considers all sectors significant in the development process, i.e. demography, socio-
economic, infrastructure and utilities, land use and local administration, within the territorial jurisdiction

1.7. Formulation of land and water use policies

For effective land use regulation, the CLUP must be comprehensive in terms of territorial and
policy coverage. In order that every portion of the municipality's territory is covered with appropriate
policy, the four land use policy areas adopted by the National Land Use Committee namely, settlements,
infrastructure, production and protection, are used to organize all proposed policy interventions. These
policy proposals were generated from the application of various analytical techniques in the course of the
planning process notably the Problem Solution Matrix, map overlay analysis, and the Upstream-
Downstream Impact analysis. The local implications of relevant national laws and other administrative
issuances were likewise taken into account in the formulation of these policies. To facilitate their
implementation the proposed policies are further classified into programs and projects, services or non-
projects, and regulatory measures. The proposed programs and projects that are “owned” by the
municipality are then picked up for inclusion in the Municipal Development Investment Program for
funding through the development fund in the annual budget. The identified services needed to carry out
aspects of the plan are incorporated into the regular functions of existing departments and offices of the
Municipal government, or serve as basis for the creation of new executive bodies. The services or non-
project components of the proposed policy interventions may also guide the crafting of capability building
programs for existing personnel of the executive branch of the Municipal Government. The proposed
regulatory measures will be farmed out to the national or local legislative bodies whichever has the proper
jurisdiction. In some instances, regulatory measures are promulgated in the form of issuances by the
municipality's Chief Executive.

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1.8. Revision of the existing Zoning Ordinance

In as much as the predecessor CLUP has undergone a major revision, the Zoning Ordinance which
is the principal instrument for implementing the CLUP has also undergone substantial revision. Salient
features of the revised Zoning Ordinance include the integration of the National Integrated Protected
Areas System Act (R.A. 7586), areas requiring protection by local policy and action, and others covered by
separate legislations and administrative issuance. The revised Ordinance integrate the policies and
regulation in NIPAS areas particularly the barangays of Tipo, Mabiga,Maite, Bamban and Bacong. Another
important feature of the revised Zoning Ordinance is the consideration it gives to the total catchment
concept wherein policies for certain upstream areas are tested for their sensitivity to their potential
impact on downstream areas. A necessary extension of the total catchment concept as a salient feature
of the revised zoning is the incorporation of the municipal waters under one use regulatory regime. Since
the national government has devolved to local governments authority to manage near shore areas of up
to 15 km of the shore the coastal LGUs like Hermosa are expected to manage and protect their respective
portions of the national territorial sea for the benefit of small fisher folk and coastal communities.

1.9. Barangay Clustering

In the wake of the recent change of status of Municipality of Hermosa to that of a 1 stClass
Municipality and the revision by the National Statistics Office of the definition of an urban place, majority
of barangays of Hermosa will be transform into urban barangays.Pending full-blown consideration of the
legal, administrative and practical implications of the new NSO definition, however, the urban-rural
delineation adopted in the previous plan has been retained. The practical value of maintaining the urban-
rural dichotomy is that it allows focusing of analysis and targeting of interventions on areas and sectors
that suffer from various forms of disadvantage, on one hand, and concentrating investments in growth
areas to spur rapid development, on the other. The urban-rural delineation has highlighted the stark
differences between these two areas in terms of indicators of development. Reducing these differences
over time, and thus achieving social equity and spatial parity, is a goal implicit in all development
programs.

The revised Plan will have 5 Barangay Cluster namely: The Poblacion Cluster (East Corridor Growth
Center) composed of Barangays A. Rivera, Burgos-Soliman, Mabuco,Sto Cristo, San Pedro and Daungan;
The North Corridor Cluster with the following Barangays Balsik, Saba, Almacen and Pulo; West Corridor
Growth Cluster composed of Barangays Palihan, Culis, Bacong , Pandatong and Sumalo;New Hermosa CBD
Cluster composed of Barangay Cataning, Mambog and Mandama; Upland Barangay Cluster( South Growth
Center) with Barangays Tipo, Mabiga, Maite, Bamban and Sacrifice Valley.

1.10. Organization of this Volume

This volume, like its counterpart CDP, consists of seven chapters. Having emanated from a
common source, the two plans share the same vision statement and characterization of the current
reality. But beyond these similarities the two plans are distinct and have different features and purposes.

The brief general introduction, Chapter 1, is devoted largely to the discussion of the mandate and
rationale for the formulation of the CLUP and the approach and methodology adopted in its formulation.

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Chapter 2 Reiterates the vision statement with the added effort to demonstrate the essential connection
between the municipality's vision and the national goals of physical planning, thereby showing that the
municipality is indeed an effective partner in the attainment of national development.

Chapter 3 The situation analysis or audit, described as the ‘where are we now’, is the means by which our
municipality can identify its own strengths and weaknesses as they relate to external opportunities and
threats. It is thus a way to select a position in that environment based on known facts. It covers basic
demographic profile, social, cultural, economic, political and technological

Chapter 4 Discusses the challenges to the development of Hermosa focusing on territorial and spatial
issues particularly on the disparity between urban and rural areas. Herein lie the importance of
maintaining the distinct delineation of urban and rural areas.

Chapter 5 Elaborates on the spatial strategy which will serve as the organizing concept for the location of
land-using activities. The present strategy adopts the strategy in the predecessor plan in its essential
features but offers very substantial modifications and adds important details to it.

Chapter 6 Puts the conceptual spatial strategy in detail resulting in the draft Comprehensive Land Use
Plan. This chapter contains a more detailed characterization of the different barangay clusters as the
geographical basis of policy formulation and enforcement.

Chapter 7 Collects all appropriate policy proposals that cover all areas of the Municipality's territory. To
facilitate implementation, the policies are classified into projects, non-projects and regulatory measures.
The regulatory measures are either incorporated into the revised zoning ordinance or may be issued as
single-purpose ordinances or executive orders.

Chapter 8 Lays out the tools and strategy for implementing the revised CLUP.

Technical annexes are included at the end and are referred to in their proper context.

1.11. Acknowledgments

This Comprehensive Land Use Plan is the combined output of the members Technical Working
Group composed of staffs from MPDO and Barangay Health Workers whose members are deployed in
their respective barangays to conduct baseline data thru CBMS. The TWG are also deployed among the
five development sectors: social, infrastructure and land use, economic, environment, and institutional.

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Chapter 2
THE HERMOSA'S VISION AND THE PROVINCIAL-NATIONAL GOALS OF PHYSICAL PLANNING

2.1. Introduction

There are two ways in which the Hermosa's vision statement reflects the LGU's resolve to act out
its role as an effective partner in the attainment of national goals. One, through the “outward looking”
component of the vision statement, the Municipality identifies the products and services it can offer as
its unique or significant contribution to the development of the wider region of which it is a part, or to the
nation at large. The other is by making sure that the Hermosa's vision and sectoral goals are at least
consistent with, if not directly supportive of the provincial and national goals.

This chapter demonstrates how the vision of Hermosa relates to the Provincial and National goals
of physical planning as adopted by the Provincial and National Land Use Committee.

2.2. Development Vision and Framework of the Province

Bataan is a part of Central Luzon region. It is a peninsula that majority of its municipalities is
within the coastline that faces the West Philippine Sea in the south, and encloses Manila Bay in the east
while Pampanga and Zambales bound the inner portion in the north. It is the smallest in the region in
terms of land area. Balanga, its capital town is about 124 kilometers from Manila and approximately 2.3
nautical miles across Manila Bay. The total land area is 1,373 square kilometers, subdivided into two (2)
districts, eleven (11) municipalities and one (1) city with two hundred thirty-seven (237) barangays

The province is located within the growth quadrant composed of Metro Manila, Clark Special
Economic Zone, Subic Freeport Area and Freeport Area of Bataan which is the engine of growth and
contribute to the Philippine economy. With Bataan’s strategic location and presence of two Freeport
areas, four economic zones and major industries, the province is gearing toward to be highly industrialized
area. Thus, the crafted vision that “By 2020, Bataan province will be the preferred location for eco-
industrial investment leading to highest human development index in the Philippines”, is therefore
appropriate based on the strength and potential of the province.

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Figure 1. Growth quadrant

Source: Provincial Government of Bataan

2.3. National Physical Planning Goals

The National Land Use Committee has adopted the following goals which all political
jurisdictions and administrative levels are enjoined to carry in their respective physical development
plans:

a. Rational distribution of the population

b. Access by the population to social services and economic opportunities

c. Sustainable utilization of resources

d. Maintenance of environmental integrity

2.3.1 Rational population distribution

This goal of physical planning can be pursued at different levels. At the national level, this goal is
being implemented through the long-running policy of “national dispersion through regional
concentration”. This entails the development of the cities of Cebu and Davao as counter-magnets to
Metro Manila and the re-population of sparsely populated regions through agricultural resettlement
programs. At the regional and provincial levels, rational population distribution is achieved by maintaining
a functional hierarchy of urban centers, ranging from major to minor and satellite centers. Through these

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urban centers government services and economic opportunities are being delivered more or less
efficiently to the regional population.

At the municipal level, rational distribution of the population can be achieved through a properly
conceived and designed urban form characterized by such indicators as concentration without congestion,
well-serviced communities in hazard-free locations, and the like.

2.3.2 Access to social services and economic opportunities

This goal is deemed achieved if appropriate social services are provided in adequate amounts at
reasonable proximity to the intended users, if jobs and livelihood opportunities exist to enable the people
to earn sufficient income to pay for the goods and services they need, and where opportunities are open
to all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or political and religious affiliation.

2.3.3 Sustainable utilization of resources

Resources are sustainably utilized if food security is assured for all, when production processes
are cost effective, when there is waste minimization and all forms of wasteful practices carefully avoided,
and when every household, firm or establishment practices recovery, reuse and recycling of waste.

2.3.4 Maintenance of environmental integrity

This goal is attained when there is a clear balance between the built and unbuilt environments,
minimized impervious surfaces in the built-up areas, maximized use of renewable energy, when public
and private places are litter free, and high level of biodiversity in flora and fauna is maintained.

2.4. Relating the Municipality's vision to the provincial and national goals

For many years the municipality of Hermosa has self-consciously cultivated the image of a
“municipality as prime investment and agro-industrial hub of the 1st district of Bataan” The municipality’s
inhabitants desire to keep the same image indefinitely into the future, not only as an ideal to aspire for
but as a reality to live with as empowered active citizenry.

Hermosa: A model municipality in sustainable development, exhibiting the character of a

municipality with active citizenry creating a positive environment for sustainable environment thru
continuous improvement and innovation in inclusive governance and responsible citizenship.

Consistent with the Province Vision: By 2020 , Bataan Province will have the lowest poverty
incidence resulting from quality growth attaining top-level Human Development Index in the Philippines.
The Municipality of Hermosa adhere to the development goals /programs of the province characterized
by the following:

• Customer Perspective- focuses on the investors, strengthening of economic linkage

MSME’s, give emphasis on all economic players and all sectors which are contributory to
the economic growth of the province.

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• Internal support/Process Perspective- focuses on inward looking and efficiency in the

internal support and improvement in the processes and services of the Provincial
Government of Bataan.
• External Support Perspective- gives emphasis on linkage building ,outward looking and
external perspective and commitment and support needed from the national agencies
and other external entities ,groups, partners outside the Provincial Government of
Bataan.
• Citizen Perspective-focuses on the proper management of the environment and
sustainability of programs and initiatives for the productivity and improvement of quality
of life of constituents.

What does it mean for Hermosa to be a model municipality in sustainable development? To

determine the full answer is to split the question into two: 1) What services, lessons or experiences can
Hermosa offer as its unique contribution to regional and national development? 2) What kind of
environment for living and for making a living can Hermosa assure its present and future inhabitants? The
first pertains to the desired roles that the municipality can perform in its regional context. This is known
as the outward-looking component of the vision. The second embodies the desired qualities of the
municipality as a human habitat. This part is called the inward-looking component of the vision.

2.4.1 Desired Roles of Municipality of Hermosa

As effective partners in provincial and national development as it fulfills one of the main objective
of devolution according to the Local government Code (Sec. 2,a ). Considerations of what the municipality
can best contribute to the development of the province and the wider region are not only a valid concern
but also an imperative. Three major roles for Hermosa to play in the region, derived from the vision of a
model municipality in sustainable development, disaster resilient and adaptive to climate change have
been identified, namely:

a. As an investment hub destination.

b. As exemplar of inclusive and good governance.

c. As a center for active and responsible citizenry.

2.4.1.1. Investment hub destination

The competitiveness of a community can be determined with its infrastructure development. The
rapid urbanization of Hermosa is causing prominent problems such as narrow roads, traffic management
issues, and sewage and seepage problems. The current infrastructure of Hermosa is technologically and
industrially outdated thus needs for concrete solutions to address the issues of mobility and efficiency.

The development agenda pushes for a more balanced approach to ensure a more efficient place
for work, a more convenient area for leisure and a livable environment to raise families.

Recognizing the need to find alternative solutions, the Municipal Government of Hermosa is
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of Hermosa. The alliance requires participation of the local stakeholders particularly the barangay
residents in making decisions and providing support to this project.

The opening of SBMA-Mabiga toll exit will bring more domestic and foreign investment and
commerce to both SBMA and Hermosa. This future opening and expansion of road network will require a
SBMA-Hermosa link that will allow more convenience for travelers from the province and central Luzon
to access the airport. Furthermore, a construction of major road will connect all existing road networks at
both ends of the Bataan Peninsula with convenient access to the shoreline. A study has been conducted
to provide a more convenient, faster and more economical time to SBMA to Metro Manila.

Off-farm income opportunities that have started to fuel up the economy in the countryside have
included tourism. Tourism is a key industry and an effective trigger to economic development. Urban
tourism has its spillover to the countryside where natural resources like a natural beach, magnificent and
beautiful mountain peak or world class tourist sites have attracted tourists, foreign and domestic.

The enactment of Investment and Incentives ordinance for the Municipality by the Municipal
Council pushes to establish an improved investment climate, job generation opportunities and
development in the rural or countryside areas.

To attract more investors and establish a business-friendly environment, the municipal

government is gearing up for implementation of programs that will further improve the ease of doing
business with Business Permits and Licensing System of the BPLO of the Municipal Treasury . Streamlining
of processes and adopting innovations at the local level will create a more positive experience for
investors and businessmen.

The Business and Licensing Office of Hermosa is working with the Department of the Interior and
Local Government, Department of Tourism and Department of Trade and Industry in creating a
community-based, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism in Hermosa. This tourism program will train locals
to conserve, preserve, and develop the potential natural resource to operate and own the benefits the
tourist site can generate.

By March 2030, Hermosa will be known as a top investment and agro-industrial hub for local and
international investors.

2.4.1.2 Exemplar of inclusive and good governance

Good governance has 8 major characteristics. It is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable,

transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law. Good
governance is responsive to the present and future needs of the organization, exercises prudence in
policy-setting and decision-making, and that the best interests of all stakeholders are taken into account.

Good governance is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in its totality. Governance typically
involves well-intentioned people who bring their ideas, experiences, preferences and other human
strengths and shortcomings to the policy-making table. Good governance is achieved through an on-going
discourse that attempts to capture all of the considerations involved in assuring that stakeholder interests
are addressed and reflected in policy initiatives.

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As reflected on Citizens Charter of Hermosa, the following principles and characteristics of good
governance in reflected and ensured in every actions and processes of day to day delivery of services:

1. Rule of Law
Good governance requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced by an impartial regulatory
body, for the full protection of stakeholders.

2. Transparency
Transparency means that information should be provided in easily understandable forms and
media; that it should be freely available and directly accessible to those who will be affected by
governance policies and practices, as well as the outcomes resulting therefrom; and that any decisions
taken and their enforcement are in compliance with established rules and regulations.

3. Responsiveness
Good governance requires that organizations and their processes are designed to serve the best
interests of stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe.

4. Consensus Oriented
Good governance requires consultation to understand the different interests of stakeholders in
order to reach a broad consensus of what is in the best interest of the entire stakeholder group and how
this can be achieved in a sustainable and prudent manner.

5. Equity and Inclusiveness

The organization that provides the opportunity for its stakeholders to maintain, enhance, or
generally improve their well-being provides the most compelling message regarding its reason for
existence and value to society.

6. Effectiveness and Efficiency

Good governance means that the processes implemented by the organization to produce favorable results
meet the needs of its stakeholders, while making the best use of resources – human, technological,
financial, natural and environmental – at its disposal.

7. Accountability
Accountability is a key tenet of good governance. Who is accountable for what should be
documented in policy statements. In general, an organization is accountable to those who will be affected
by its decisions or actions as well as the applicable rules of law.

8. Participation
Participation by both men and women, either directly or through legitimate representatives, is a key
cornerstone of good governance. Participation needs to be informed and organized, including freedom of
expression and assiduous concern for the best interests of the organization and society in general.

2.4.1.3 Center of Active and responsible citizens

Active citizenship means people getting involved in their local communities and democracy at all
levels, from towns to province to nationwide activity. Active citizenship can be as small as a campaign to
clean up your street or as big as educating young people about democratic values, skills and participation.

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Active citizenship is one of the most important steps towards healthy societies especially in the
Philippines.

As we understand it, active citizenship is a combination of knowledge, attitude, skills and actions
that aim to contribute to building and maintaining a democratic society. Active Citizenship supports
democratic cooperation that is based on the acceptance of universal human rights and the rule of law,
values diversity and includes the whole community. Education towards gaining this knowledge and
developing and practicing the skills take place in all levels of our shared social life, but local governments
like Hermosa play a very important role in it.

More and more, we see that extreme solutions are in demand when it comes to Hermosa’s
problems. Active citizenship has a crucial role to play in this context to allow citizens to interrogate real
solutions to problems rather than indulging in scapegoating, discrimination and other tactics peddled by
anti-development individuals

Participation and engagement are judged important by inhabitants and they would welcome a
stronger community life. Through our research, we found that political leaders —for many different
reasons—avoid discussing social and political issues. Without an open and encouraging environment for
inhabitants to discuss social and political experiences and questions, this can only sow the seeds of
insecurity, fear and confusion and open the way for radical answers often offered from outside of the
community. Citizenship education has an important role to play here.

Educational program’s need to be developed to improve competencies like co-operation and

communication as well working to increase critical ability, reduce prejudice and build tolerance,
understanding, empathy, and an openness to diversity. Tailored programs were developed to address
these competencies and were positively received by inhabitants. More widespread endorsement and
implementation is now required.

2.4.2 Desired Qualities as Human Settlement

The other half of what Hermosa can do as a model in sustainable development is to secure for its
own inhabitants the qualities of a desirable human habitat. Known as the inward-looking component of
the vision, it is concerned with describing the future scenario in terms of desired qualities of the various
sectors comprising the totality of local development. Thus, each of the five development sectors
generated a set of descriptors or desired qualities that best describe what they want their sector to be
like in the future. By putting together, the descriptors for the social, economic, environment,
infrastructure and multi-institutional sectors, a composite picture of Hermosa as a desirable human
settlement is derived.

To further facilitate monitoring and evaluation to determine progress toward attainment of the
vision each descriptor is translated into measurable and observable indicators of success. Each success
indicator is then matched with each of the national goals to determine whether it is directly or indirectly
supportive of the national goal, or whether it has no contribution to, or worse, it is in conflict with the
national goal.

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2.4.2.1 Desired qualities of the municipality’s inhabitants

Under the old vision of the municipality the inhabitants are looked upon as disciplined and
responsible stewards of the Municipality’s ecosystems and resources. In the view of the Social Sector, for
the people to be disciplined they must be God-fearing; to be responsible they have to be empowered;
and to be able to do all these they must be in good health.

These more specific traits envisioned for the municipal residents are said to have been attained if
the following indicators are observed to obtain:

a. God-fearing

• Zero unsolved crimes

• Zero number of neglected children
• Zero number of children in conflict with the law (CICL)
• Zero number of dysfunctional families
• 100% compliance with the Anti-Illegal Drug Law
• 100% compliance with various laws protecting children, women, and the family
• 100% compliance with “No Smoking in Public Places”
• Zero illegal gambling
• No tax delinquents, evaders and cheats
• Full participation in spiritual and religious activities

b. Empowered

• All children 6-12 years old are in elementary school

• All 13-16-year-old youth are in secondary school
• 100% participation in Community Organizations/Activities
• 100% Electoral Participation Rate
• 100% Graduation Rate in Elementary and Secondary Levels
• All persons 10 years old and above able to read and write simple messages in any language or
dialect
• All 3-5-year-old children have access to ECCD
• 100% of live births registered
• 100% implementation of Accessibility Law
• 100% implementation of IPRA Law
• Access to Information Technology (IT)
• Complete registration of senior citizens and full availability of their privileges
• All inhabitants in the labor force (15 years old and over) have equal access to manpower
development training
• Men and women are equal partners in development
• All households have decent housing
• All differently-abled persons avail of privileges and services due them.

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c. Healthy

• All lactating mothers practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
• All children are fully immunized against TB, DPT, Polio, Hepatitis B and measles
• All are well nourished particularly children and mothers.
• All pregnant women get at least four pre-natal check-ups
• All pregnant mothers are fully immunized against tetanus
• All pregnant women who are at risk get emergency obstetric care
• All deliveries are handled by skilled personnel and performed with proper health facilities
• All pregnancies are spaced at least three years apart
• All families have access to and use only iodized salt, fortified rice and other fortified foods
• All households in the municipality have access to safe drinking water
• Every household in the municipality has sanitary toilet
• Reduced prevalence of dental carries
• Improved environmental sanitation in informal settlers’ communities where disadvantaged
children are found
• All sick persons have access to medical services/facilities
• 100% of population eat at least 3 full meals a day.
• All residents practice healthy lifestyles
• Municipality is STD/HIV/AIDS free

4.2.2 Desired character of the local economy

The old vision has drawn up a scenario wherein the municipality inhabitants enjoy an improved
quality of life “as they enjoy directly or indirectly the bounties of nature and the fruits of their labor…with
appropriate facilities for agriculture, commerce and environment friendly industries.”

The Economic Sector has summarized this scenario into three adjectives namely, diversified,
vibrant and environment-friendly and generated corresponding success indicators as shown below.

a. Diversified

• 100% of potentially irrigable land irrigated and developed

• Optimum utilization of fishing grounds by local fishers
• Optimum utilization of agricultural land
• Non-timber forest product related industries multiplying
• Rural industries proliferate
• Availability of non-farm technical jobs
• Exportable surplus in livestock and poultry production
• Excellent power and energy generation support
• Strong Construction Industry
• Competitive manufacturing firms
• Potential tourism attractions developed
• Tourist attractions diversified and fully utilized

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b. Vibrant

• No business closures
• Prevailing industrial peace
• Zero unemployment
• Income per capital above the national poverty threshold
• Utilities and infrastructure support facilities in place
• Specific areas in Central Business District regulated and provided for informal sector
• Banks and other financial institutions available
• Distinct Hermosa products competing in global market
• Investment Code on fiscal incentives implemented
• Tourist attractions and events promoted and marketed
• Investment establishments offering high standards of facilities and services to investors
flourishing

c. Environment-friendly

• No metallic (large scale) mining industry

• No hazardous and pollutive industries (ECC and other standards compliant)
• Solid and Liquid Waste Management Facilities in place
• All establishments practicing 3R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
• Emissions and effluents from transport vehicles and industries within DENR standards

2.4.2.3 Desired qualities of the environment

There are no explicit descriptors for the desired qualities of the environment under the old vision
statement. The Environment Sector has therefore supplied new descriptors for the desired qualities of
environment friendly municipality: clean, safe and restored. The success indicators for each descriptor are
attached below.

a. Clean

• Air quality within DENR standards (TSP not exceeding 80µg/Ncm; PM 10 not exceeding 54
µg/Ncm).
• Water quality within DENR standards.
• No occupancy on salvage zones/easement of rivers and seas.
• All residents (households, firms and institutions) segregate their solid waste at source
accordingly and dispose it ecologically.
• Hazardous waste properly disposed of.
• Sewage and effluent monitoring system in place.

b. Safe

• Safe/potable drinking water (continuous protection and enrichment of watersheds).

• All farmers/producers adopted organic farming practices.
• Rabies/avian flu-free.
• No violators on noise pollution regulation (not exceeding 60 decibels at residential).

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• All liquid wastes from establishments treated before discharging.

• All rivers and coastal waters are safe for aquatic life forms and recreational activities.
• All Environmental laws and ordinances strictly enforced.
• Zero burning of plastics.

c. Restored

• The terrestrial forest covering 3,958 hectares restored and enriched and protected.
• All Ancestral Domains, Protected Areas and Watersheds delineated and boundaries marked.
• All river embankments rehabilitated and maintained.
• Zero erosion in coastal zones.
• No trace of salt water intrusion.
• Policy on ground water extraction adopted and implemented.

2.4.2.4 Desired quality of the built environment

To draw up a more complete scenario of a desirable characteristics and appearances of the

municipality, the Infrastructure Sector came up with the descriptors planned, balanced and attractive and
generated measurable indicators of success as follows:

a. Planned

• 100% infrastructure facilities for agriculture developed

• 100% rural and urban barangays energized
• 100% municipality thoroughfares developed
• Well-designed drainage system in place
• Municipal and barangay road networks well-articulated
• 100% flood free municipality
• Telecommunication facilities fully established/are in place
• Water utilities fully upgraded to Level III
• Institutions for elderly and disadvantaged sector fully established and operational
• Public service institutions put in-place
• Inter-modal transport linkages established
• Rainwater harvesting facilities in place
• Land transport terminal and services of national standard
• Liquid waste management facilities in operation
• Educational facilities conformed with national standards
• Protective services facilities fully established
• Health support facilities adequate

b. Attractive/balanced

• Promenades and stretches of tree-lined and highways interspersed with parks fully developed
• 100% environment-friendly Solid and Liquid Waste Management Systems established
• Slum-free municipality
• Hierarchy of public parks established

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2.4.2.5 Desired quality of local governance

This aspect of local development is conspicuously missing from the old vision statement. The task
of generating the desired qualities of local leadership and governance processes falls on the Institutional
Sector. Accordingly, the Sector came up with the following descriptors: transparent, participative and self-
reliant.

To determine the level of attainment of these ideals, appropriate success indicators were likewise
formulated as shown below.

a. Transparent

• 100% enforcement of Anti-Red Tape Act and Anti-Fixer Law in all government transactions
• Quarterly posting of mandatory periodic reports on collections and disbursements including
grants of the Municipality in conspicuous and public areas/places
• 100% local residents/bidders participation in government procurement process

b. Participative

• 100% of the fully organized and accredited NGOs/POs actively participating in the operations of
the special bodies of the Municipality
• 100% participation of accredited and non-accredited NGOs/POs in all government
programs/projects
• 100% execution of LDC functions as mandated in Sec. 109 of the Code
• 100% functional Executive Committee created according to Sec. 111 of the Local Government
Code
• 100% functional Sectoral Committees mandated under Sec. 112 of LGC

c. Self-reliant

• 100% Self Reliant Indicator requirement met

• 100% implementation of investment incentives and development related ordinances
• 100% self-sustaining economic enterprises
• Debt- free Municipal Government
• 100% implementation of revenue assessment and collection schemes enumerated in the Local
Government Code
• Balanced budget in each fiscal year of operation

Relating the foregoing success indicators for each sectoral descriptor to the four provincial and
national goals of physical planning yielded the following results.

Of the total of 220 success indicators, an overwhelming proportion are deemed directly
supportive of provincial and national goals, respectively. The remaining indicators relate to the goals in
some indirect way.

On the whole, the vision statement of Hermosa is strongly supportive of the provincial and national
goals of physical planning.

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Table 1. Table showing Hermosa’s vision towards National Planning Goals

PROVINCIAL PLANNING NATIONAL PLANNING

VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
I. OUTWARD LOOKING GOAL1 GOAL2 GOAL3 GOAL 4 GOA GOAL GOAL GOAL
L1 2 3 4
DESIRED ROLES OF HERMOSA
a. As an investment hub destination.        
b. As exemplar of inclusive and good        
governance.
c. As a center for active and        
responsible citizenry.
II. INWARD LOOKING
DESIRED QUALITIES OF HERMOSA AS
HUMAN HABITAT
A. SOCIAL SECTOR
a. God-fearing
• Zero unsolved crimes        
• Zero number of neglected        
children
• Zero number of children in        
conflict with the law (CICL)
• Zero number of        
dysfunctional families
• 100% compliance with the        
Anti-Illegal Drug Law
• 100% compliance with        
various laws protecting
children, women, and the
family
• 100% compliance with “No        
Smoking in Public Places”
• Zero illegal gambling        
• No tax delinquents, evaders        
and cheats
• Full participation in spiritual        
and religious activities
b. Empowered
• All children 6-12 years old are        
in elementary school
• All 13-16-year-old youth are        
in secondary school
• 100% participation in        
Community
Organizations/Activities
• 100% Electoral Participation        
Rate
• 100% Graduation Rate in        
Elementary and Secondary
Levels

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PROVINCIAL PLANNING NATIONAL PLANNING

VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• All persons 10 years old and        
above able to read and write
simple messages in any
language or dialect
• All 3-5-year-old children have        
access to ECCD
• 100% of live births registered        
• 100% implementation of        
Accessibility Law
• 100% implementation of IPRA        
Law
• Access to Information        
Technology (IT)
• Complete registration of        
senior citizens and full
availment of their privileges
• All inhabitants in the labor        
force (15 years old and over)
have equal access to
manpower development
training
• Men and women are equal        
partners in development
• All households have decent        
housing
• All differently-abled persons        
avail of privileges and
services due them.
c. Healthy
• All lactating mothers practice        
exclusive breastfeeding for
the first 6 months
• All children are fully        
immunized against TB, DPT,
Polio, Hepatitis B and
measles
• All are well nourished        
particularly children and
mothers.
• All pregnant women get at        
least four pre-natal check-
ups
• All pregnant mothers are        
fully immunized against
tetanus
• All pregnant women who are        
at risk get emergency
obstetric care

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VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• All deliveries are handled by        
skilled personnel and
performed with proper
health facilities
• All pregnancies are spaced at        
least three years apart
• All families have access to        
and use only iodized salt,
fortified rice and other
fortified foods
• All households in the        
municipality have access to
safe drinking water
• Every household in the        
municipality has sanitary
toilet
• Reduced prevalence of        
dental carries
• Improved environmental        
sanitation in informal
settlers’ communities where
disadvantaged children are
found
• All sick persons have access        
to medical services/facilities
• 100% of population eats at        
least 3 full meals a day.
• All residents practice healthy        
lifestyles
• Municipality is STD/HIV/AIDS        
free
B. ECONOMIC SECTOR
a. Diversified
• 100% of potentially irrigable        
land irrigated and developed
• Optimum utilization of fishing        
grounds by local fishers
• Optimum utilization of        
agricultural land
• Non-timber forest product        
related industries multiplying
• Rural industries proliferate        
• Availability of non-farm        
technical jobs
• Exportable surplus in        
livestock and poultry
production

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VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• Excellent power and energy        
generation support
• Strong Construction Industry        
• Competitive manufacturing        
firms
• Potential tourism attractions        
developed
• Tourist attractions diversified        
and fully utilized
       
• 100% of potentially irrigable        
land irrigated and developed
• Optimum utilization of fishing        
grounds by local fishers
• Optimum utilization of        
agricultural land
• Non-timber forest product        
related industries multiplying
• Rural industries proliferate        
b. Vibrant
• No business closures        
• Prevailing industrial peace        
• Zero unemployment        
• Income per capital above the        
national poverty threshold
• Utilities and infrastructure        
support facilities in place
• Specific areas in Central        
business District regulated
and provided for informal
sector
• Banks and other financial        
institutions available
• Distinct Hermosa products        
competing in global market
• Investment Code on fiscal        
incentives implemented
• Tourist attractions and events        
promoted and marketed
• Investment establishments        
offering high standards of
facilities and services to
investors flourishing
c. Environment-friendly
• No metallic (large scale)        
mining industry

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VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• No hazardous and pollutive        
industries (ECC and other
standards compliant)
• Solid and Liquid Waste        
Management Facilities in
place
• All establishments practicing        
3R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
• Emissions and effluents from        
transport vehicles and
industries within DENR
standards
C. ECONOMIC SECTOR
a. Clean
• Air quality within DENR        
standards (TSP not exceeding
80µg/Ncm; PM 10 not
exceeding 54 µg/Ncm).
• Water quality within DENR        
standards.
• No occupancy on salvage        
zones/easement of rivers and
seas.
• All residents (households,        
firms and institutions)
segregate their solid waste at
source accordingly and
dispose it ecologically.
• Hazardous waste properly        
disposed of.
• Sewage and effluent        
monitoring system in place.
b. Safe
• Safe/potable drinking water        
(continuous protection and
enrichment of watersheds).
• All farmers/producers        
adopted organic farming
practices.
• Rabies/avian flu-free.        
• No violators on noise        
pollution regulation (not
exceeding 60 decibels at
residential).
• All liquid wastes from        
establishments treated
before discharging.

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VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• All rivers and coastal waters        
are safe for aquatic life forms
and recreational activities.
• All Environmental laws and        
ordinances strictly enforced.
• Zero burning of plastics.        
c. Restored
• The terrestrial forest        
covering 3,958 hectares
restored and enriched and
protected.
• All Ancestral Domains,        
Protected Areas and
Watersheds delineated and
boundaries marked.
• All river embankments        
rehabilitated and
maintained.
• Zero erosion in coastal        
zones.
• No trace of salt water        
intrusion.
• Policy on ground water        
extraction adopted and
implemented.
D. INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR
a. Planned
• 100% infrastructure facilities        
for agriculture developed
• 100% rural and urban        
barangays energized
• 100% municipality        
thoroughfares developed
• Well-designed drainage        
system in place
• Municipal and barangay road        
networks well articulated
• 100% flood free municipality        
• Telecommunication facilities        
fully established/are in place
• Water utilities fully upgraded        
to Level III
• Institutions for elderly and        
disadvantaged sector fully
established and operational
• Public service institutions put        
in-place

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VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• Inter-modal transport        
linkages established
• Rainwater harvesting        
facilities in place
• Land transport terminal and        
services of national standard
• Liquid waste management        
facilities in operation
• Educational facilities        
conformed with national
standards
• Protective services facilities        
fully established
• Health support facilities        
adequate
b. Attractive
• Promenades and stretches of        
tree-lined and highways
interspersed with parks fully
developed
• 100% environment-friendly        
Solid and Liquid Waste
Management Systems
established
• Slum-free Municipality        
• Hierarchy of public parks        
established
c. Balanced
• Educational facilities        
conformed with provincial
and national standards
• Protective services facilities        
fully established
E. INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR
a. Transparent
• 100% enforcement of Anti-        
Red Tape Act and Anti-Fixer
Law in all government
transactions
• Quarterly posting of        
mandatory periodic reports
on collections and
disbursements including
grants of the Municipality in
conspicuous and public
areas/places

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PROVINCIAL PLANNING NATIONAL PLANNING

VISION OF HERMOSA
GOALS/OBJECTIVES GOALS
• 100% local residents/bidders        
participation in government
procurement process
b. Participative
• 100% of the fully organized        
and accredited NGOs/POs
actively participating in the
operations of the special
bodies of the Municipality
• 100% participation of        
accredited and non-
accredited NGOs/POs in all
government
programs/projects
• 100% execution of LDC        
functions as mandated in Sec.
109 of the Code
• 100% functional Executive        
Committee created according
to Sec. 111 of the Local
Government Code
• 100% functional Sectoral        
Committees mandated under
Sec. 112 of LGC
c. Self-reliant
• 100% Self Reliant Indicator        
requirement met
• 100% implementation of        
investment incentives and
development related
ordinances
• 100% self-sustaining        
economic enterprises
• Debt- free Municipal        
Government
• 100% implementation of        
revenue assessment and
collection schemes
enumerated in the Local
Government Code
• Balanced budget in each        
fiscal year of operation
Note: Province of Bataan Planning Goals and Objectives

• Customer Perspective- focuses on the investors, strengthening of economic linkage MSME’s, give emphasis on all economic
players and all sectors which are contributory to the economic growth of the province.
• Internal support/Process Perspective- focuses on inward looking and efficiency in the internal support and improvement
in the processes and services of the Provincial Government of Bataan.

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• External Support Perspective- gives emphasis on linkage building outward looking and external perspective and
commitment and support needed from the national agencies and other external entities, groups, partners outside the
Provincial Government of Bataan.
• Citizen Perspective-focuses on the proper management of the environment and sustainability of programs and initiatives
for the productivity and improvement of quality of life of constituents.

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Chapter 3
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
(SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS)

3.1. Physical Characteristic of the Municipality

3.1.1 Geographic Location

Hermosa lies on the northeastern part of Bataan Province, Approximately 21 kilometers from the
Provincial Capital and 105 kilometers from Manila. It is bounded on the northeast by the Municipality of
Lubao, Pampanga, on the northwest by the Municipality of Dinalupihan on the west by the Municipality
of Morong and southeast by the Municipality of Orani, Bataan.

Figure 2. Location map of Hermosa

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3.1.2. Land Area and Political Subdivision

Hermosa has a reported land area of 15,700 has. which represent 11.4 percent of the provincial
land area. It comprises twenty-three (23) political subdivision. (see table 2 for its political subdivision’s
area and its corresponding percentage upon Hermosa’s total land area

Figure 3. Administrative map of Hermosa

3.1.3 Climate

The Municipality belongs to type I climate in the Philippines. It has two (2) distinct seasons, dry from
November to April and wet during the rest of the year. The average annual temperature is 27.2 C. The
coldest months are December, January and February while the hottest months are April and May. Heavy
precipitation generally occurs on the month of May and last ups to October during the south monsoon.
The month of August generally receives the highest amount of rainfall. Most of the heavy rainfall is
associated with tropical depressions/typhoons.

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Table 2. Land area of political subdivisions and its classification

Barangay Land Area (Has) Urban-Rural Classification Percent of Total

1. Almacen 3047.34 Rural 19.41

2. A. Rivera 9.17 Urban 0.06

3. Bacong 348.02 Rural 2.22

4. Balsik 678.65 Urban 4.32

5. Bamban 462.14 Rural 2.94

6. Burgos-Soliman 4.48 Urban 0.03

7. Cataning 303.82 Urban 1.93

8. Culis 253.11 Urban 1.61

9. Daungan 44.69 Urban 0.28

10. JRC-Mandama 172.53 Urban 1.09

11. Mabiga 3551.51 Rural 22.62

12. Mabuco 382.25 Urban 2.43

13. Maite 308.12 Rural 1.96

14. Mambog 358.71 Urban 2.28

15. Palihan 505.69 Urban 3.22

16. Pandatung 452.96 Rural 2.88

17. Pulo 212.09 Rural 1.35

18. Saba 714.60 Rural 4.55

19. San Pedro 47.17 Urban 0.30

20. Sacrifice Valley 345.83 Rural 2.20

21. Sto. Cristo 15.00 Urban 0.09

22. Sumalo 1609.94 Rural 10.25

23. Tipo 1872.17 Rural 11.92

TOTAL 15 700.00 100.0

Source/s: Municipal Planning and Development office

Note: Urban/Rural Classification
In the Philippines, “urban” areas fall under the following categories:
1. In their entirety, all municipal jurisdictions which, whether designated chartered cities, provincial capital or not, have a population density of
at least 1,000 persons per square kilometer: all barangays;
2. Poblaciones or central districts of municipalities and cities which have a population density of at least 500 persons square kilometer;
3. Poblaciones or central districts not included in (1) and (2) regardless of the population size which have the following:
street pattern or network of streets in either parallel or right angel orientation;
at least six establishments (commercial, manufacturing, recreational and/or personal services);
at least three of the following:
a town hall, church or chapel with religious service at least once a month;
a public plaza, park or cemetery;
a market place, or building, where trading activities are carried on at least once a week;
a public building, like a school, hospital, puericulture and health center or library.
4. Barangays having at least 1,000 inhabitants which meet the conditions set forth in (3) above and where the occupation of the inhabitants is
predominantly non-farming or fishing.
RURAL AREAS
All poblaciones or central districts and all barrios that do not meet the requirements for classification of urban.

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Table 3. Land area of political subdivision per municipality of province of Bataan

Municipality LAND AREA PERCENTAGE
Abucay 7972 5.806348
Bagac 23120 16.83928
Balanga 11163 8.13049
Dinalupihan 9252 6.738627
Hermosa 15700 11.43498
Limay 10360 7.545631
Mariveles 15390 11.20919
Morong 21920 15.96527
Orani 6490 4.726944
Orion 6541 4.76409
Pilar 3760 2.738569
Samal 5630 4.10057
Source: PPDO

3.1.4. Topography, Slope, Soil fertility

The highest point within the Municipality is 400 meters located in the south west of barangays
Tipo and Mabiga, the lowest is 1.0 meter located on the north east of barangay Almacen. The Topography
of Hermosa is generally flat to gently rolling. More than half of the municipality’s land area is 0-5% slope
sixteen percent (16) is above 15% slope.

Table 4. Slope map categories’ corresponding areas

AREA SLOPE DESCRIPTION
Level to
7469.62 0-3 nearly level
Gently
sloping to
989.25 3-8 undulating
Undulating
4486.59 8-18 to rolling
Rolling to
moderately
849.83 18-30 steep
Rolling to
moderately
1586.75 18-30 steep
204.79 30-50 Steep

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Figure 4. Slope map

The soil of Hermosa is generally fertile. The soil is classified as Antipolo clay, Antipolo soils
(undifferentiated),Culis loam, Hydrosol, La Paz fine sand and La Paz silt loam.; Almost all kinds of
Agricultural crops are well grown in the Area.

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Figure 5. Soil map

Table 5. Soil types’ corresponding area

La Paz
Antipolo soils Culis La Paz Grand
Antipolo clay Hydrosol fine
(undiferrentiated) loam silt loam Total
Municipality sand
Hermosa 7562.23 1265.14 2056.83 1578.35 1583.45 1479.03 15525.03

3.1.5. Drainage

A drainage conditions varies from very poorly drain, poorly drain, somewhat poorly drain,
moderate well drain and well drain. The Municipality of Hermosa is generally well-drained. Major
tributaries dissect and crisscross the whole area and eventually serve as drainage ways to Manila Bay.

3.1.6. Water Resources

Generally, deep well free flowing pumps and artesian well is the principal sources of Domestic
Water Supply in the Municipality. Other source of water supply is provided by the Hermosa Water District

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Figure 6. Pumping stations and water tanks

3.1.7. Natural hazards, Prone Areas Floods Prone Erosion Landslide

The potential natural hazards that the Hermosa is exposed to, are flooding and erosion/landslide.
Heavy flooding is experienced in delta or in relatively flat area, while slight erosion/landslide occurs mostly
on mountainous areas.

Table 6. Flood susceptibility classification

Susceptibility Description
Very high/Critical flood Areas likely to experience flood heights in excess of 2.0 meters and/or flood duration of more than 3
susceptibility days. These areas are immediately flooded during heavy rains of several hours; include landforms of
topographic lows such as active river channels, abandoned river channels and areas along river banks;
also prone to flashfloods

High flood susceptibility Areas likely to experience flood heights of 1.0 to 2.0 meters and/or flood duration of more than 3 days.
These areas are immediately flooded during heavy rains of several hours; include landforms of
topographic lows such as active river channels, abandoned river channels and areas along river banks;
also, prone to flashfloods

Moderate flood Areas likely to experience flood heights of 0.5 to 1.0 meters and/or flood duration of 1 to 3 days. These
susceptibility areas are subject to widespread inundation during prolonged and extensive heavy rainfall or extreme
weather condition. Fluvial terraces, alluvial fans, and in-filled valleys are areas moderately subjected to
flooding.

Low flood susceptibility Areas likely to experience flood heights of less than 0.5 meter and/or flood duration· of less than 1 day.
These areas include low hills and gentle slopes. They also have sparse to moderate drainage density

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Table 7. Landslide susceptibility classification

Susceptibility Description
High landslide Areas usually with steep to very steep slopes and underlain by weak materials. Areas with
susceptibility numerous old/inactive landslides
Moderate landslide Areas with moderately steep slopes. Soil creep and other indications of possible landslide
susceptibility occurrence are present.
Low landslide Gently sloping areas with no identified landslide
susceptibility
Debris flow/ Possible Areas that could be affected by landslide debris
accumulation zone

Figure 7. Landslide and flood hazard map

3.1.7.1 Flood Hazard

Due to the topographical setting of Hermosa, flooding to some of its parts often arise. This is
because it serves as the outlet or the downstream of some parts of the Pampanga river system and
Dinalupihan river system. Also, Hermosa’s rivers and creeks were heavily silted resulting to constriction
of flow of water. In effect, Hermosa has been susceptible in flooding. Hermosa’s level of susceptibility
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One of the most damaging event happened in the municipality was the monsoon rains or habagat
that happened in 2012. Parts of the Poblacion and some barangays in the municipality were submerged
by floodwater. Highest reported flood incidents ranged from 1.5 m to 2.5 m. Most parts of Hermosa’s rice
fields were also submerged and damaged.

3.1.7.2 Landslide Hazard

Westernmost part of Hermosa was typically the mountainous part of the municipality having at
most of the undulating up to steep level of slope. Also, some parts of the its land covers were grasslands
making it prone to landslide. Barangays that were evaluated as landslide prone were Tipo, Sacrifice Valley,
Mabiga, Maite, and Bamban. Barangays that were estimated to be the possible accumulation zone of
debris were Bamban, Maite, Mabiga, Palihan, Bacong, Pandatung and Sumalo.

3.2.0 Social-Economic Parameters

3.2.1 Demographic Features

3.2.1.1 Population Size and Growth Rate

Population in Hermosa has been increasing from 1903-1995 with a growth rate of 3.35% with the
highest growth rate posted in 1960 census at 4.4%. However, a lower growth rate of 3.02% from 1980-
1990 and 3.32% from 1990-1995. Recent data showed an increase of 3.86 % in 2000, 3.05 % in 2010 and
2.79% in 2015

Table 8. Population census of Hermosa

POPULATION CENSUS OF HERMOSA
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 34,633 —
1995 38,764 +2.13%
2000 46,254 +3.86%
2007 52,484 +1.76%
2010 56,997 +3.05%
2015 65,862 +2.79%
Sources: LWUA (1990), PSA (1995 0nward)

Percent share of the municipal population to the provincial population also increased from 4% in
1903 to 8% in 1938. After 1939 to present, percent contributions of the Municipal population ranged
steadily from 8% to 8.5%.

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Table 9. Barangay population

TOTAL POPULATION OF HERMOSA PER 2010 2015 Growth Rate
BARANGAY ( 2010-2015)
HERMOSA 56,997 65,862 3.1 %
A. Rivera (Pob.) 1,663 1,675 .14 %
Almacen 1,939 2,175 2.4 %
Bacong 2,547 2,828 2.2 %
Balsic 5,704 6,594 3.1 %
Bamban 2,157 2,379 2.0 %
Burgos-Soliman (Pob.) 493 556 2.5 %
Cataning (Pob.) 2,656 3,018 2.7 %
Culis 7,216 8,610 3.8 %
Daungan (Pob.) 905 962 1.2 %
Mabiga 2,144 2,902 7.0 %
Mabuco 2,943 3,238 2.0 %
Maite 1,548 1,706 2.0 %
Mambog - Mandama 2,585 2,922 2.6 %
Palihan 5,621 6,129 1.8 %
Pandatung 1,713 2,048 3.9 %
Pulo 365 579 11.7 %
Saba 1,737 1,875 1.5 %
San Pedro (Pob.) 1,950 2,318 3.7 %
Santo Cristo (Pob.) 897 896 -.02 %
Sumalo 1,529 1,923 5.2 %
Tipo 4,430 5,465 4.6 %
Judge Roman Cruz Sr. (Mandama) 3,072 3,816 4.8 %
Sacrifice Valley 1,183 1,248 1.0 %
Source: NSO as of May 1,2010 and August 1,2015

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Table 10. Projection of population (2015-2030)

BARAN
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
GAY

A.
RIVERA 1,675 1,722 1,770 1,819 1,870 1,922 1,976 2,031 2,087 2,146 2,206 2,267 2,330 2,395 2,462 2,531
ALMA-
CEN 2,175 2,236 2,298 2,362 2,428 2,496 2,565 2,637 2,711 2,786 2,864 2,944 3,026 3,110 3,197 3,286
BA-
CONG 2,828 2,907 2,988 3,071 3,157 3,245 3,336 3,429 3,524 3,623 3,724 3,828 3,935 4,044 4,157 4,273

BALSIK 6,594 6,778 6,967 7,161 7,361 7,567 7,778 7,995 8,218 8,447 8,683 8,925 9,174 9,430 9,693 9,964
BAM-
BAN 2,379 2,445 2,514 2,584 2,656 2,730 2,806 2,884 2,965 3,048 3,133 3,220 3,310 3,402 3,497 3,595
BURGO
S-SOLI-
MAN 556 572 587 604 621 638 656 674 693 712 732 753 774 795 817 840
CATA-
NING 3,018 3,102 3,189 3,278 3,369 3,463 3,560 3,659 3,761 3,866 3,974 4,085 4,199 4,316 4,436 4,560

CULIS 8,610 8,850 9,097 9,351 9,612 9,880 10,156 10,439 10,730 11,030 11,337 11,654 11,979 12,313 12,657 13,010
DAU-
NGAN 962 989 1,016 1,045 1,074 1,104 1,135 1,166 1,199 1,232 1,267 1,302 1,338 1,376 1,414 1,454
JRC –
MANDA
-MA 3,816 3,922 4,032 4,144 4,260 4,379 4,501 4,627 4,756 4,888 5,025 5,165 5,309 5,457 5,609 5,766
MABI-
GA 2,902 2,983 3,066 3,152 3,240 3,330 3,423 3,518 3,617 3,718 3,821 3,928 4,037 4,150 4,266 4,385
MABU-
CO 3,238 3,328 3,421 3,517 3,615 3,716 3,819 3,926 4,035 4,148 4,264 4,383 4,505 4,631 4,760 4,893

MAITE 1,706 1,754 1,803 1,853 1,905 1,958 2,012 2,068 2,126 2,185 2,246 2,309 2,374 2,440 2,508 2,578
MAM-
BOG 2,922 3,004 3,087 3,173 3,262 3,353 3,447 3,543 3,642 3,743 3,848 3,955 4,065 4,179 4,295 4,415
PALI-
HAN 6,129 6,300 6,476 6,656 6,842 7,033 7,229 7,431 7,638 7,851 8,070 8,296 8,527 8,765 9,010 9,261
PANDA-
TUNG 2,048 2,105 2,164 2,224 2,286 2,350 2,416 2,483 2,552 2,624 2,697 2,772 2,849 2,929 3,011 3,095

PULO 579 595 612 629 646 664 683 702 722 742 762 784 806 828 851 875

SABA 1,875 1,927 1,981 2,036 2,093 2,152 2,212 2,273 2,337 2,402 2,469 2,538 2,609 2,681 2,756 2,833
SACRI-
FICE
VALLEY 1,248 1,283 1,319 1,355 1,393 1,432 1,472 1,513 1,555 1,599 1,643 1,689 1,736 1,785 1,835 1,886
SAN
PEDRO 2,318 2,383 2,449 2,517 2,588 2,660 2,734 2,810 2,889 2,969 3,052 3,137 3,225 3,315 3,407 3,502
STO.
CRISTO 896 921 947 973 1,000 1,028 1,057 1,086 1,117 1,148 1,180 1,213 1,247 1,281 1,317 1,354
SUMA-
LO 1,923 1,977 2,032 2,088 2,147 2,207 2,268 2,331 2,397 2,463 2,532 2,603 2,675 2,750 2,827 2,906

TIPO 5,465 5,617 5,774 5,935 6,101 6,271 6,446 6,626 6,811 7,001 7,196 7,397 7,603 7,815 8,033 8,258

TOTAL
65,862 67,700 69,588 71,530 73,526 75,577 77,686 79,853 82,081 84,371 86,725 89,144 91,632 94,188 96,816 99,517
Source: PSA Census of Population 2015

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Table 11. Provincial population data

Population Population Population Population Population Households Households Households Household
Municipality Water District
1990 1995 2000 2010 2015 1990 1995 2000 Size 2000
Abucay Abucay 26,708 29,270 29,916 37,719 39,880 4,973 5,771 6,203 4.82
Bagac Bagac 18,241 20,906 22,353 25,568 26,936 3,553 3,981 4,553 4.91
Balanga City
Balanga 51,512 59,270 63,522 87,920 96,061 9,575 11,679 12,528 5.07
(Capital)
Dinalupihan Dinalupihan 58,172 62,010 73,783 97,275 106,371 10,355 11,603 14,382 5.13
Hermosa Hermosa 34,633 38,764 46,254 56,997 65,862 6,298 7,424 8,988 5.15
Limay Limay 32,629 31,076 46,620 57,207 68,071 6,095 6,141 9,490 4.91
Mariveles Mariveles 60,761 76,626 85,779 112,707 127,536 13,474 17,656 19,460 4.41
Morong Morong 17,155 18,731 21,273 26,171 29,901 3,325 3,609 4,204 5.06
Orani Orani 43,494 48,695 52,501 61,099 66,909 8,408 9,757 10,810 4.86
Orion Orion 35,263 39,537 44,067 51,454 56,002 6,388 7,724 8,735 5.04
Pilar Pilar 25,244 28,207 32,368 39,787 41,823 4,755 5,646 6,514 4.97
Samal 21,991 24,560 27,410 33,578 35,298 4,144 4,858 5,429 5.05
425,803 477,652 545,846 687,482 760,650 81,343 95,849 111,296 5
Bataan

3.2.1.2 Population Density

Most populated barangays are Balsik, Culis, Palihan and Tipo with an aggregate percent
contribution of 40.3%, and 40.6% to the total municipal population in 2010, and 2015, respectively. Other
populated barangays are mostly near and around the town proper.

Highest population barangay growth rates from 2010-2015 are experienced by the barangays
located in outlying, mountainous and more distant from the Poblacion except Barangay San Pedro which
within the Poblacion area. These are Tipo, Culis, Balsic, Pandatung, Sumalo and Pulo, JRC-Mandama,
Mabiga. These barangays posted growth rates ranging from 3.1% - 11.7% from the period 2010-2015
which at par and/or exceeded the municipal growth rate of 3.1%. This may be due to the fact that land
areas of these barangays are larger compared to others. Also, these barangays are adjacent to the
Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park located in Barangay Palihan with the highest number of population in
Hermosa. On the other hand, the most populated barangays have growth rates much lower than the
municipal growth rate.

3.2.1.3 Population Distribution and Density

The average number of household numbers in Hermosa is 6 during the 80’s and 5 in the 90’s and
still 5 at the present. This is true for both in the urban and the rural areas. This indicates that most
households are composed of nuclear families composed of the mother, father and unmarried children
and only few have extended families in their households.

Percent contribution of population in the urban areas showed an increasing trend from 2010-
2015. From 35,705 in 2010 to 37,812 in 2015, urban areas have smaller growth rates than in the rural
areas which 2.36% compared to 4.06% in the rural areas from the period 2010-2015. The level of the
urbanization in Hermosa is also increasing from 54.6% in 1995 to 62.6% in 2010 and 57.4 in 2015. A
positive figure for the tempo of urbanization in percentages points are also observed from 2010 to 2015.
Thus, higher growth in the urban population is to be expected.

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Further, the density in the urban areas is still increasing and much higher compared to the rural
areas. In 2015, urban areas have an average density of 13.6 persons per hectare compared to 2.1.
persons per hectare in the rural areas.

Table 12. Population per barangay

TOTAL POPULATION OF HERMOSA PER 2010 2015 Growth Rate
BARANGAY ( 2010-2015)
HERMOSA 56,997 65,862 3.1 %

A. Rivera (Pob.) 1,663 1,675 .14 %

Almacen 1,939 2,175 2.4 %

Bacong 2,547 2,828 2.2 %

Balsic 5,704 6,594 3.1 %
Bamban 2,157 2,379 2.0 %
Burgos-Soliman (Pob.) 493 556 2.5 %
Cataning (Pob.) 2,656 3,018 2.7 %
Culis 7,216 8,610 3.8 %
Daungan (Pob.) 905 962 1.2 %
Mabiga 2,144 2,902 7.0 %
Mabuco 2,943 3,238 2.0 %
Maite 1,548 1,706 2.0 %
Mambog - Mandama 2,585 2,922 2.6 %
Palihan 5,621 6,129 1.8 %
Pandatung 1,713 2,048 3.9 %
Pulo 365 579 11.7 %
Saba 1,737 1,875 1.5 %
San Pedro (Pob.) 1,950 2,318 3.7 %
Santo Cristo (Pob.) 897 896 -.02 %
Sumalo 1,529 1,923 5.2 %
Tipo 4,430 5,465 4.6 %
Judge Roman Cruz Sr. (Mandama) 3,072 3,816 4.8 %
Sacrifice Valley 1,183 1,248 1.0 %
Source/s: NSO as of May 1,2010 and August 1,2015

3.2.1.4 Age Structure

The age distribution of the population followed a normal symmetrical distribution for both 1990
and 1995 data implying that there’s no significant immigration happening in the municipality. The sex
composition also followed a normal trend where male predominates female from age 0-54 and that
female outlives the male from age 55 and above as evident in the computed ratio of male to female for
both 1990 and 1995 data.

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3.2.1.5 Labor and Employment

The total household population (15 years & over) is 23,078 which is 59.53% of the total population
in 1995, 48.78% (11,257) is not in the Labor Force. Employment is high at 85.91% (10,156) in the Labor
Force Unemployed is 14.08% (1665). Giving a ratio of 1:1.27 on unemployed/employed.

3.2.1.6 Dependency Structure

The total dependency ratio decreased from 77.16% in 1990 to 67.62% in 1995. The decreased is
attributed to the decline of the young dependency ratio from 71.89% in 1990 to 62.09% in 1995. These
figures implied lower number of births from 1990-1995 decreasing the dependency ratio for about 10%.
The figures also showed that there is less than one to one correspondence between those who are capable
to work and those who are dependent. For example, in 1995, two people who are capable to work need
to support 3 dependent.

3.2.1.7 Level of Urbanization

Almost three – fifths (61.8 %) of the population in the Hermosa are urban dwellers as of 2015.
This is a big jump from its urbanization level in 1990, which 57% and 25.41% in 1980.

3.2.1.8 Tempo of Urbanization

Relatively that tempo of Urbanization in Hermosa maybe attributed to the fact that most of the
municipality’s land area is of alienable and disposable use. Only a small portion is covered by the Bataan
Natural Park. Also, the municipality hosted a Economic Zone (HEIP) which cater to 10,000 workers where
most of these workers are transient dwellers of Hermosa.

3.2.2 Economic Base

3.2.2.1 Agriculture

3.2.2.1.1 Crop Production

The municipality of Hermosa is predominantly agricultural. A large portion of the agricultural area
mostly in the low land is planted with palay. For the last Three (3) years, Hermosa produced an annual
average of 17,402 MT, which is equivalent to 13.83% of the total palay production in the province. About
2,390.35 hectares are irrigated and only 97.8 hectares are rainfed. The average farm holding is 1.56
hectares per farmer for the irrigated areas and 1.32 hectares for the rainfed areas. However, one problem
confronting the farmers is the lack of post-harvest facilities.

Other crops like vegetables, root crops and legumes are being planted mostly in the upland areas.
Major fruit trees planted, on the other hand, are mango trees and bananas. Actually, Bataan is becoming
one of the sources of mangoes for export as evident in the existence of mango exporters in Hermosa and
Dinalupihan. A study of mango production for the past two years shows that Hermosa contributed 12.14%
in 1995 and 8.40% in 1996 total mango production of Bataan.

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Self-sufficiency analysis shows that Hermosa has rice production surplus of 10,740 MT, mango
production surplus of 1,577 MT and deficit in the production of vegetables and other fruits.

Table 13. Municipal land resources

Volume of
Municipality / Major Area Planted Yield Number of Engaged
Area harvested (ha) Production
Commodity (ha) (mt/ha) Farmers
(mt)
Rice (Wet) 3226 3226 17,678.48 5.48 1043
Rice (Dry) 2966 2966 17,590.75 593 1843
Rice (Upland) 112 112 336 3.0 52
Eggplant 50 50 750 15 125
Corn (Yellow) 200 200 1600 8 135
Corn (White) 30 30 120 4 50
Coconut 500 500 5000 10 200
Pineapple 10 10 120 12 300
Coffee 30 30 24 12 300
Cashew 30 30 24 12
Mango 1213 1213 12,130 1.5 30
Cassava 120 120 1200 10 60
Banana 95 95 950 10 80
Source: Municipal Agriculturist Office 2016 Data

3.2.2.1.2 Livestock and Poultry Production

Hermosa is known for its balut and salted eggs, which is why it has the most number of duck
populations.

Balut makers, however, noticed significant decrease in production of duck eggs for the last two
years. Main reason for this is the flooding in the town proper and adjacent barangays, which affect the
duck farms. Added to this is the influx of egg buyers from other provinces.

Hermosa residents are also into cattle and swine raising and poultry production. Some livestock
producers, however, do not prosper because of complaints against their farm from the nearby residents.
A few even close shops because of these complaints. The problem here is the non-existent of zoning plan
of the municipality. Producers are allowed to put up their business only to be complained about later on.

Self-sufficiency analyses showed that meat production (chicken, pork and beef) in the
municipality is not enough to meet the needs of the local populace.

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Table 14. Livestock inventory

Municipality / Type Inventory (head) as of July 01, 2017 Volume of Number of Raisers/ Ranchers
of Poultry & Production1
Livestock Backyard Commercial Total (mt meat) Backyard Commercial
Broiler 500,000 500,000 402000 7
Cattle 1,112 1,112 142,336 40
Goat 2,500 2,500 22,500 86
Mallard Duck 50,000 50,000 35,520 52
Swine 240 850 73,575 246 81
Carabao 925 170
Native Chicken 30,000 20,100 1,226
Source: Municipal Agriculturist Office 2016 Data

3.2.2.1.3 Fishing

Aside from farming, fishing is also one of the major sources of income of the people. This sector,
however, is being affected annually by floods due to heavily silted rivers and waterways caused by lahar.
As such, there is a real need to address the flood problem in the municipality worsens by the onset of the
lahar.

Table 15. Aquaculture inventory

ITEMS Kind Area (has.) Prodn. (Mt) Number of Cooperator

A. Inland Fisheries
- Freshwater Tilapia 1.4 6
- Brackish water Prawn, Milkfish 1,554.50 130
Crab, Tilapia
B. No. of Fishing
Banca
- Motorized 235 60
- Non-Motorized 140 125
Source: Municipal Agriculturist Office 2016 Data

3.2.3 Industry

Hermosa through its Economic Zone is currently in good trend in terms of new industries that are
pouring in the municipality. At the moment the Municipality is studying the possibility of additional
Economic Zone (PEZA) in three more areas in addition to Hermosa Economic Zones in Palihan namely the
Tipo Valley Realty Corporation in Mabiga, ICT Park in Mambog-Mandama-Cataning Area and Agri-Aqua
Ecozone in Almacen.

For the period of 2015, new business applications with a total of 109 were approved and granted
mayor’s permit are into commerce and trade thereby resulted to a total of 647 for total business
registrations in Hermosa. Thus, there is really great need to identify potential and valuable industries in
the municipality so it could fully maximize its resources.

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Table 16. Size and growth of Hermosa’s economy

Size and Growth of the Local
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Economy

PHP PHP PHP PHP PHP

Gross Sales of Registered Firms
151,287,316.58 179,032,419.86 287,602,363.59 430,668,172.28 529,758,033.68

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Growth of Gross Sales of Registered Firms
18.34% 60.64% 49.74% 23.01%
Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

Table 17. Number of registered business

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar
Total Number of Business Registrations 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Jan-Mar 2015
2014 2016

Number of approved business permits for

36 93 93 135 109 85 60 69
NEW business applications

Number of approved business RENEWALS 512 535 526 521 538 495 521 526

TOTAL number of annual business

548 628 619 656 647 580 581 595
registrations (ADDITIONS)

Jan-Mar
2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- Jan-Mar 2014
2015 and
GROWTH of the Total Number of Business Registration 2012 2013 2014 2015 and 2015
2016

14.60% -1.43% 5.98% -1.37% -10.36% 0.17%

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

Table 18. New business capitalization

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Total Capitalization of NEW Businesses PHP
PHP 4,280,000.00 PHP 192,848,369.30 PHP 84,700,000.00 PHP 15,600,420.91
51,501,000.00

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Growth of the Total Capitalization of NEW Businesses
4405.80% -56.08% -81.58% 230.13%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Number of Occupancy Permits Approved
58 67 76 95 613

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Growth in the Number of Occupancy Permits Approved
15.52% 13.43% 25.00% 545.26%
Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

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Table 19. Employment generation capacity

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar
Capacity to Generate Employment 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Jan-Mar 2016
2014 2015

Number of declared employees for NEW business

45 304 211 194 155 125 74 29
applications

Number of declared employees for business

1,089 1,211 1,427 4,109 5,288 4,086 5,270 5,148
RENEWALS

TOTAL Number of Declared Employees (NEW AND

1,134 1,515 1,638 4,303 5,443 4,211 5,344 5,177
RENEWAL)

2011- 2012- 2013- Jan-Mar 2015

Growth in the number of jobs in the locality (NEW 2014-2015 Jan-Mar 2014 and 2015
2012 2013 2014 and 2016
AND RENEWAL)
33.60% 8.12% 162.70% 26.49% 26.91% -3.13%
Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

Trade and services comprised the largest number of business establishments in Hermosa. In 2015,
59.05% of the establishments are into trading while 24.76% are into services. There is very minimal
increased in number of businesses within the three-year period although other businesses where
established to compensate for the closing of all bars in 1995 as ordered by the mayor. Percentage
contribution of the trading sector is increasing little by little while the service sector is decreasing.
Contribution of the manufacturing sector remains the same.

The trade sector is composed mostly of sari – sari stores, majority of that are small scale located
in the barangays. For other goods, there are mostly either one or two stores.

The service sector on the other hand is dominated by the restaurant/eatery business. Other basic
services are also limited to either one or two establishments such as medical, dental and optical clinics.

The development constraint of commerce and trade in the town is the condition of the
commercial center located in the town proper. The commercial center of Hermosa is strip like pattern
that follows along the national road. There is no parking space in the area except that of the parking space
in the municipal hall. The road shoulders are being utilized as parking space instead. Also, the market
place is small with poor physical conditions. The road in front of the market is always flooded during rainy
season.

3.3.0 Social Services

3.3.1 Education and Manpower Development

3.3.1.1 Literacy and Educational Services

In terms of educational attainment, the 2007 survey showed that some 1939 or 4.1% of the total
population (46,895) of Hermosa have no grade completed. About 2.4 % are in pre-school while 15,673
have completed or are in elementary level. 17,849 are high-school level students or graduates. Only 65
pursue post Baccalaureate courses and some 2,600-college undergraduate and 2,861 are academic
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and two public high schools. One private high school just opened up the school year 1998. Since there is
more elementary and primary school, the average ratio of classroom to pupil is 1:40. This figure almost
doubles in high school, which is 1:73.

Residents of Hermosa are mostly engaged in agriculture and fishery, which partially explains why
a total of 73.58% of the population reached elementary and high school levels only. Primary reasons are
either they could not afford to send their children to college or their children are forced to help in the
farm.

3.3.1.2 Enrolment Participation Rate

For the school year 2016-2017, Elementary school enrolment was posted at 9,589 giving a
participation rate of 71% while the secondary school enrolment registered a total of 2,569 students giving
a secondary school participation rate of 60%

Table 20. Number of enrolled students at elementary schools

GRADE
KINDER GRADE I II GRADE III
SCHOOL
M F T M F T M F T M F T

1 ALMACEN 21 24 45 38 27 65 30 35 65 31 36 67

2 BACONG 27 26 53 28 27 55 40 31 71 26 30 56

3 BALSIK 46 45 91 41 41 82 52 54 106 54 64 118

4 BAMBAN 20 21 41 17 21 38 31 18 49 12 23 35

5 CASUPANAN 83 89 172 97 84 181 79 74 153 113 94 207

6 CULIS 25 42 67 77 42 119 43 54 97 67 49 116

7 HERMOSA 84 67 151 107 90 197 122 103 225 120 121 241

8 MABIGA 16 10 26 28 13 41 29 19 48 20 24 44

9 MAITE 18 14 32 16 15 31 20 13 33 15 13 28

10 MAMBOG 44 40 84 44 45 89 49 35 84 65 43 108

11 PANDATUNG 28 25 53 33 30 63 38 32 70 41 21 62

12 PARAPAL 4 4 8 6 9 15 6 9 15 11 7 18

13 PASTOLAN 19 18 37 18 15 33 13 22 35 17 15 32

14 PULO 3 14 17 11 12 23 12 9 21 18 12 30

15 SABA 14 9 23 13 13 26 13 16 29 14 24 38

16 SUMALO 17 13 30 26 21 47 11 11 22 24 13 37

17 TIPO 108 112 220 109 98 207 94 100 194 117 118 235

577 573 1150 709 603 1312 682 635 1317 765 707 1472

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GRADE IV GRADE V GRADE VI

TOTAL
SCHOOL M F T M F T M F T

1 ALMACEN 36 37 73 32 31 63 29 31 60 438

2 BACONG 32 29 61 26 27 53 32 31 63 412

3 BALSIK 66 58 124 64 54 118 60 49 109 748

4 BAMBAN 22 28 50 17 18 35 16 20 36 284

5 CASUPANAN 91 89 180 106 84 190 83 76 159 1242

6 CULIS 62 57 119 66 67 133 60 56 116 767

7 HERMOSA 122 110 232 135 113 248 130 125 255 1549

8 MABIGA 25 23 48 17 20 37 37 17 54 298

9 MAITE 13 17 30 1 11 12 8 8 16 182

10 MAMBOG 50 52 102 60 44 104 51 39 90 661

11 PANDATUNG 40 33 73 36 26 62 35 22 57 440

12 PARAPAL 12 9 21 14 9 23 6 9 15 115

13 PASTOLAN 15 25 40 39 27 66 7 19 26 269

14 PULO 15 10 25 12 18 30 17 8 25 171

15 SABA 18 19 37 21 11 32 7 19 26 211

16 SUMALO 24 30 54 21 13 34 18 16 34 258

17 TIPO 121 101 222 117 113 230 131 105 236 1544

764 727 1491 784 686 1470 727 650 1377 9589

Source : School Division Of Bataan -District of Hermosa(July 19,2016)(SY 2016-2017)

3.3.1.3 Adequacy of Services

The number of teachers is generally adequate. In the secondary level, teacher-pupil ratio of 4.04%
for public and 4.9% for private are within the standard. In addition, class-classroom ratio is ideal at 1:1 as
well as its classroom-student ratio of 1:43.

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Table 21. Student to teacher ratio

End of SY End of SY End of SY End of SY End of SY
Capacity of Schools
(2010-2011) (2011-2012) (2012-2013) (2013-2014) (2014-2015)

Public Secondary Education

Teachers 106 108 125 142 135

Students 3,616 3,362 3,612 3,629 3,340

Ratio of Teachers to Students

2.93% 3.21% 3.46% 3.91% 4.04%
(Public)

Private Secondary Education

Teachers 58 60 61 60 63

Students 1,107 1,167 1,226 1,310 1,277

Ratio of Teachers to Students

5.24% 5.14% 4.98% 4.58% 4.93%
(Private)

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

3.3.2 Health, Nutrition and Family Planning

3.3.2.1 Sources of Drinking Water

Majority of the household population derives their drinking water from safe sources, which are
from shallow and deep wells. There are also developed spring and water works systems that provide
water supply to the residents.

Table 22. Hermosa Water District concessionaire

BARANGAY NO. OF CONCESSIONARE

1 MANDAMA &UPLAND 432

2 MAMBOG 181

BEVERLY HEIGHTS 85

3 CATANING 152

4 SA PEDRO 429

5 MABUCO 272

6 A. RIVERA 275

7 BURGOS - SOLIMAN 89

8 DAUNGAN 85

9 STO. CRISTO / MAGSAYSAY 127

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BARANGAY NO. OF CONCESSIONARE

10 BALSIK

PUROK 1 226

PUROK 2 157

PUROK 3 219

PUROK 4 81

PUROK 5 201

11 CULIS

HIGH WAY BALAS 203

SITIO MALIGAYA 105

HERMOSA HEIGHTS 102

STA. MARIA TAMA 40

MABINI / MATAAS NA LUPA 198

ARCENAS / CENTRO /
206
MATAAS NA LUPA
12 PALIHAN

P. SAMPALOK 71

JP RIZAL 180

CENTRO 2 65

CENTRO I 191

RTE 67

STO. NIÑO 99

AM DABU 51

PUROK 6 67

MANALO 185

LITTLE BAGUIO 94

13 SABA 150
TOTAL 5085
Source: Hermosa Water District, 2016

Table 23. Water supply inventory

WATER SUPPLY INVENTORY DATA: (POTABLE WATER)
Barangay Level Level II Level III Household Served Remarks
I
Almacen Centro x 214
AlmacenIbayo x 30 New 6/22/2013
A. Rivera x 31 Other Household are
connected to existing
Water District
Bacong x 185 service is limited to 2 hrs
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WATER SUPPLY INVENTORY DATA: (POTABLE WATER)

Barangay Level Level II Level III Household Served Remarks
I
Balsik x 350 With existing water district
but still dependent on
public faucets for cooking
and drinking purposes

Bamban x 319 Low lying areas with 24-

hour water supply;
elevated areas only served
for 12 hours a day
Cataning x 22 Area is requesting for
hydraulic design that they
need for the project
approval
Culis Centro x 87 supply is for 6 hours a day
only
Sta. Maria/Gasak x 149
Nazareno Not yet operational
Mabiga x 64
Mabuco x 33 With existing water district
but still dependent on
public faucets for cooking
and drinking purposes

Mambog x 102 Living in Sto. Nino and

Hiway area
Pandatong x 263
Pulo x 131
Sacrifice Valley x 115
Saba x 366
Sumalo x 310
2771

Source:Salin-Tubig Inventory

3.3.2.2 Toilet Facilities

The proportion of household with sanitary toilet is about 70 % as of 2007 Census Barangays with
lowest percentage are Pandatung, Saba, and Almacen. The first barangay is located in mountainous area
where water supply is not abundant. In addition to this, people in these areas are mostly engaged in
marginal farming since they have no irrigation system. These are possibly the reasons they do not
prioritize putting up sanitary toilets in their homes.

3.3.2.3 Garbage Disposal

The LGU of Hermosa had passed an ordinance on Solid Waste Management Program. The No
Segregation No Collection Policy is implemented.

The garbage collection in the municipality is covers all the barangays of the municipality as this
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Public-Private Partnership which successfully enabled its sanitary landfill. Its landfill, having a 7-hectare
area with category IV ECC, is also projected to cater its neighboring municipalities and freeport zones.

3.3.2.4 Health Facilities

There are 19 Barangay Health Centers in the municipality, a Municipal Puericulture Health Center,
and a lying – in clinic. Health officers are composed of (1) Doctor, (3) nurse, 17 midwives, 3 of, which are
volunteer workers, 1 rural sanitary inspector and one dentist. There is no hospital or emergency clinic
within the municipality. Residents have to avail of the services of these facilities in Dinalupihan, Orani and
Balanga. The Municipality has three ambulances that cater to the needs of the populace and at times the
needs of adjacent municipalities.

Malnutrition is still prevalent in Hermosa. Data showed that of the 7,981 children below 7 years
old, only 61.7% are in normal condition. Those who suffer 3rd, 2nd and 1st degree malnutrition comprised
1.03%, 8.71% and 25.42% respectively of the children between the ages of 0-7 years old. Infant mortality
rate, on the other hand, is 42 for every one thousand live births.

The three leading causes of death are heart disease, carcinoma and CVA thrombosis while the top
causes of morbidity are ARI, diarrhea and headache.

Table 24. Health service capacity

Capacity of Health Services 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Public

Doctors 1 1 1 2 2

Nurses 3 3 3 3 3

Midwives 13 13 13 13 13

Total Number of Health Services Manpower

17 17 17 18 18
(Public)
Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

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Figure 8. Health facilities

3.3.2.5 Social Welfare Services

Of the 23 barangays, a total of 28 daycare centers with 25 daycare workers. The municipality also
have 2,387 conditional cash transfer beneficiaries or 4Ps. The said 4Ps beneficiaries, 1,923 are active
beneficiaries which regularly comply with the conditions of the CCT program. Other social services
offered involved self-employment assistance which provides limited capital to start a small income
generating project; skills training to individual who lacks the skills to earn a living; relief assistance to
victims of natural and man-made disasters, provide pre-marriage counseling to be marriage couple; food
for work to volunteers involve in community projects, Aid to individual in crisis situation; emergency
shelter assistance to damage houses and referral letter/case study for consideration of other government
agencies.

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Figure 9. Day care facilities

Table 25. Conditional Cash Transfer (4Ps) beneficiaries’inventory

No Eligible (0-
Moved out No Eligible Newly
18 y/o) for CVS
Name of of the Area member of registered for Unlocated
Active Monitoring TOTAL
Barangay Without HH for CVS initial Payroll households
(Certified by
Notice monitoring Generation
RPMO)
A. RIVERA (POB.) 26 0 1 0 1 1 29

ALMACEN 133 0 5 4 0 6 149

BACONG 114 1 3 1 0 21 140

BALSIC 137 0 4 2 0 28 172

BAMBAN 81 3 2 1 0 5 92

BORGOS- 6 0 1 1 0 0 8
SOLIMAN (POB.)
CATANING 80 3 4 1 0 8 96
(POB.)
CULIS 288 2 10 10 0 120 431

DAUNGAN 16 0 1 0 0 2 19
(POB.)

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No Eligible (0-
Moved out No Eligible Newly
18 y/o) for CVS
Name of of the Area member of registered for Unlocated
Active Monitoring TOTAL
Barangay Without HH for CVS initial Payroll households
(Certified by
Notice monitoring Generation
RPMO)
JUDGE ROMAN 31 0 0 0 0 1 33
CRUZ SR.
(MANDAMA)
MABIGA 104 0 3 1 0 13 121

MABUCO 48 1 4 0 0 2 56

MAITE 87 0 2 0 0 6 95

MAMBOG- 136 2 7 0 0 47 194

MANDAMA
PALIHAN 153 1 7 1 1 20 183

PANDATUNG 43 0 2 0 0 2 47

PULO 91 0 3 1 0 6 101

SABA 72 0 4 0 0 5 81

SACRIFICE 36 0 2 0 0 8 46
VALLEY
SAN PEDRO 73 0 5 1 0 6 85
(POB.)
SANTO CRISTO 5 0 0 0 0 1 6
(POB.)
SUMALO 71 0 2 1 1 5 80

TIPO 92 0 1 1 1 28 123

TOTAL 1923 13 73 26 4 341 2387

Source: DSWD (SWAD Field Office)

3.3.2.6 Housing/Shelter

Housing needs of the municipality for the year 2015 is not a problem since the number of housing
units is almost equal to the number of households. Type of building includes single house, duplex multi-
unit residential, institutional living quarters and others. At Present the National Housing Authority has
Housing Project in barangay Mabuco (SitioBantay). The Agency has constructed 500 units intended for
Habagat victims and those living in danger zone areas (along river banks). At the moment 198 units were
awarded to intended beneficiaries. There is also around 2000 units constructed which is intended for
Philipine National Police members and public-school teachers.

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Figure 10. Housing and resettlement facility (NHA)

3.3.2.7 Sports and Recreation

Recreation and leisure facilities in the municipality include the Puntabelle Resort in Brgy. Mabiga. Its offer
swimming pool, restaurant and Convention Hall for conference, meetings on seminars. Likewise, there
are also resorts in Barangay San Pedro,Mabuco, Culis, Tipo, Maite and Bamban. A total of 9 Barangays
have covered courts namely Culis,Palihan,Mambog, Mandama, Bamban, Cataning, Daungan, Balsik and
Sumalo. And also, Multi-Purpose pavements were constructed in different barangays of Hermosa which
serve as playing court of various sports activities.

3.3.3 Protective Services

The Department of Interior and Local Government through the Bureau of Fire Protection provided
our fire truck to the Municipality of Hermosa with the contingent force of six (6) firemen. On the other
hand, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has one service mobile vehicle and two tricycles. The Local PNP
has a total of 34 policemen that maintains peace and order in the community.

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Figure 11. Safety service facility

Table 26. Police to population ratio

Security 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Number of Policemen in the Locality 30 30 34 31 34

Police to Population Ratio 0.00053 0.00053 0.0006 0.00054 0.0006

Table 27. Number of Fire Safety Inspection Released

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

548 437 446 646 628

Number of Fire Safety Inspection
Certificates (FSIC) Released
Jan-Mar 2014 Jan-Mar 2015 Jan-Mar 2016

390 447 527

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

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3.4 Community Organizations

3.4.1 Non-Government Organizations

There are three (3) Economic Development Foundations operating in the municipality. However,
to date only one (1) is actively in operation. Other organized NGO’s includes farmers/fisher folks’
associations, civic and religious organizations. The Sangguniang Bayan of Hermosa has accredited two (2)
of the NGO’s as representatives to the Municipal Development Council.

3.4.2 Cooperatives

A total of 28 cooperatives have been organized in the locality. They indulge mostly on livelihood
projects such as, duck raising, balut making, and swine and livestock production and consumers stores.
To date, less than 50% is considered as active or operational.

Table 28. Number of cooperatives and association

STATUS
TYPE NUMBER
Active Inactive

a. Multi-Purpose 5 active
b. Credit
c. Producer
d. Marketing
e. Consumers
f. Service 1 active
g. Farmers Assoc. 22 active
TOTAL 28
Source: Municipal Agriculturist Office 2014 Data

3.4.3 Banking Institutions

Two privately owned Banking Institutions and three (3) Lending Investors are currently
operating in the municipality. Other financial needs of the municipality can be availed in government
and private Banks located in the adjacent municipalities.

Table 29. Number of financial institution

Number of banks and financial institutions 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Number of Universal / Commercial Banks 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Thrift and Savings Banks 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Rural Banks 2 2 2 2 2

Number of Finance Cooperatives 1 1 1 1 1

Number of Savings and Loans Associations with Quasi-

0 0 0 0 0
Banking Functions

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Number of Pawnshops 6 6 6 6 6

Number of Money Changers / Foreign Exchange Dealers 2 2 2 2 2

Number of Remittance Centers 4 4 4 5 5

Number of Microfinance Institutions 7 7 7 9 9

Total Number of Financial Institutions 22 22 22 25 25

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

3.4.5 Administrative and Financial Profile

3.4.5.1 Administrative Structure/Set-up and Functions and Responsibilities.

The effective and efficient delivery of basic services is related to how the local governance is organized
and how resources and finances are organized. The quality of the working force in the organization
somehow affects the adequacy of municipal services. The organizational structure of LGU – Hermosa is
typical structure of all local governments units in the country as mandated in the local government code
of 1990 (R. A. 7160) Hermosa has a total of 123 plantilla positions including the devolved Agencies, of
which 103 positions (87%) is already filled up. The 123 local employees are distributed among different
offices and programs/projects. Casual employees and Contractual (Job Order) Employees numbering 116
are not included in the plantilla and are hired from time to time depending on the need.

3.4.6 Government Service and Programs

The present dispensation offers an away of services to improve the quality of its constituents. The
services offered emanates from the executive department and its various functionaries including that of
the legislative department and other judicial government agencies:

3.4.6.1 Executive Department

Office of the Municipal Treasurer

Office of the Municipal Assessor
Office of the Municipal Budget
Office of the Municipal Accountant
Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator
Office of the Municipal Health
Office of the Municipal Agriculturist
Office of the Municipal Engineer
Office of the Local Civil Registrar
Office of the Municipal Social Development Officer

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3.4.6.2 Legislative Department

Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan

3.4.6.3 National Government Agencies and Government Owned and Controlled Corporation

Department of Interior and Local Government

Department of Education Culture and Sports
Commission on Election
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau of Post
Philippine National Police
Bureau of Fire Protection and Penology
Hermosa Water District
National Power Corporation
Department of Agrarian Reform
Department of Telecommunication

3.4.6.4 Program/Projects/Activities

Improvement of Infrastructure Support Facilities

Improvement of Agricultural and Fishery Production

Forest Conservation

Improvement of Commercial Facilities

Provision of Credit Facilities

Improvement of Support Facilities

Development and Packaging of Industries

Provision of Skills Development Training

Improvement of Existing Facilities

Community Development Training

Fire Prevention Drive

Security and enforcement Development Training

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Clean and Green

Improvement of Sanitation Facilities

Flood Control

Health Care and Control Development

Construction of School Buildings and Perimeter Fence

Power Expansion and Savings

Improvement of Telecommunication and Postal Facilities

Emergency and Self-employment Assistance

Sports and Recreational Development

Institutional Capability Building Program

Revision and Updating of Real Property

Efficient Tax Collection System

Updating of Civil Registry Records

Provision of Safe and Clean Potable Water

3.4.6.5 Govt. Income and Expenditure

The major sources of municipal revenues are taxes, operating and miscellaneous revenues and
grants and aid. The later are not considered regular revenue sources. A review of the municipal
performance budget for the last 5 years indicates an average annual increase in municipal income of
slightly over 15% from 2010-2015. Records showed that 33.94% of the total amount budget is taken off
by the personnel services which is lesser than the mandatory limitations at 45%.

Table 30. Projected income for 2017

Particulars Amount Percent
Personnel Services P 61,856,253.93 33.946%
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 67,180,817.68.00 36.868%
Capital Outlay 3,280,000.00 1.800%
Financial Expenses 13,643,697.39 7.488%
Budgetary Requirements 36,239,231.00 19.888%
TOTAL P182,200,000.00 99.990

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As a whole, the internal revenue allotment amounting to P135,976,424 contribute close to 74.6%
of total municipal income. It can be gleaned that the local government started to be less reliant to IRA as
compared to fiscal year 1995 with almost 84% dependent on IRA or National Government Share.

Table 31. Distribution of Expenditures by Programs for FY 2017

General Public Php 113,966,460.77
Health,Nutrition and Population 12,703,493.45
Social Security and Welfare 10,132,638.91
Economic Services 9,149,175.87
Aid to Barangay 23,000.00
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 9,020,946.20
20% Development Fund 27,195,284.80
TOTAL 182,200,000.00

Table 32. Distribution of LGU Resources by Type of Revenue for FY 2017

Internal Revenue Allotment Php 135,976,424.00
Local Taxes 26,242,500.00
External Sources 20,000,000.00
Total 182,218,924.00

3.5.0 Infrastructure and Utilities

3.5.1 Road Network

The total aggregate of roads in the municipality is about 102 kilometers. Of this total, about
12.159 kilometers or 11.96% are classified as national roads. These roads form part of main trunk line
system which generally cater to inter and intra municipal mobility and demand higher intensity and
structural strength for long distance trips and heavy vehicles. These include the old Junction – Layac -
Mariveles Road and the Roman Superhighway, a road parallel to the old road from Hermosa to Mariveles,
which was constructed in support to the industrial areas and has an alternative route to the old road. On
the other hand, provincial roads total to 18.91-kilometer or 18.52%, municipal road totals 11.191 or
10.96%and barangay roads comprise 59.77 kilometers or 58.55% of the total road network.

Table 33. Inventory of road network

Existing Road Network 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Asphalt (in km.) NDA NDA NDA NDA 7.368

Gravel (in km.) NDA NDA NDA NDA -

Concrete (in km.) 19.49 28.904 31.422 42.85

Unpaved (in km.) 40.3 30.88 28.36 25.27 0

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Total Land Area (in sq. km.) 157

Total Road Network (in km.) NDA 59.79 59.79 NDA 50.22

Road Density 0.3807961 0.3807961 0.3807961 NDA 0.3198598

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index –Hermosa

Table 34. Distance of municipal hall to major ports

Distance of Municipal Hall to Major Ports 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Distance to Operating Airport (in Km.) 35 35 35 35 35

Distance to Land Transport Terminal (in Km.) 3 3 3 3 3

Distance to Seaport / Local Public Wharf (in Km.) 20 20 20 20 20

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index –Hermosa

Figure 12. Municipal road network map

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Table 35. Municipal road network (per classification)

ROAD CLASSIFICATION (in km)

Barangay 178.23
Municipal 7.41
National 11.83
Provincial 18.21
Grand Total 215.69
Source: MPDO-Hermosa

3.5.2 Power Supply and Electrification

The Municipality of Hermosa is served by the Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) for its
power needs on the 24-hour basis. All of the 23 barangays of Hermosa are energized, giving a rate of
100% barangay with electricity. PENELCO has a total of 14,530 household consumers representing 98%,
of households, 64 commercial consumers and 11 institutional consumers. The whole of the Poblacion is
well electrified.

Figure 13. Electric and water service stations

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3.5.3 Water Supply

There is sufficient water for Domestic consumption in Hermosa. Main sources of potable water
are underground water sources. Shallow wells are popularly used in upland area, while deep-well and
free-flowing wells are popularly used in low land areas. Few others depend on rivers, creeks or stream
for their water domestic need.

The existing Hermosa Water Districts has a total of 5085 concessionaires serving 13 barangays or
38 % of the total Household Population.

Table 36. Water supply inventory

WATER SUPPLY INVENTORY DATA: (POTABLE WATER)
Barangay Level I Level II Level III Household Served
Almacen Centro x 214
AlmacenIbayo x 30
A. Rivera x 31
Bacong x 185
Balsik x 350
Bamban x 319
Cataning x 22
Culis Centro x 87
Sta. Maria/Gasak x 149
Nazareno
Mabiga x 64
Mabuco x 33

Mambog x 102
Pandatong x 263
Pulo x 131
Sacrifice Valley x 115
Saba x 366
Sumalo x 310
Total 2771

Table 37. Hermosa water district concessionaire

BARANGAY NO. OF CONCESSIONARE
MANDAMA &UPLAND 432
MAMBOG 181
BEVERLY HEIGHTS 85
CATANING 152
SA PEDRO 429
MABUCO 272
A. RIVERA 275

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BARANGAY NO. OF CONCESSIONARE

BURGOS - SOLIMAN 89
DAUNGAN 85
STO. CRISTO / MAGSAYSAY 127
BALSIK
PUROK 1 226
PUROK 2 157
PUROK 3 219
PUROK 4 81
PUROK 5 201
CULIS
HIGH WAY BALAS 203
SITIO MALIGAYA 105
HERMOSA HEIGHTS 102
STA. MARIA TAMA 40
MABINI / MATAAS NA LUPA 198
ARCENAS / CENTRO / MATAAS NA LUPA 206
PALIHAN
P. SAMPALOK 71
JP RIZAL 180
CENTRO 2 65
CENTRO I 191
RTE 67
STO. NIÑO 99
AM DABU 51
PUROK 6 67
MANALO 185
LITTLE BAGUIO 94
SABA 150

TOTAL 5085

3.5.4 Telecommunication and Postal Services

The Postal office of the Municipality is located in the first floor of the Municipal Building. As per
Local Postal office records, out-going mail averages 3,175 while incoming mails average 10,445 monthly.
Almost all newspaper, magazines, comics and other printed material available in Metro Manila and
Central Luzon reach the Municipality of Hermosa. Similarly Radio and Television sets in the Municipality
received the different programs aired in Metro Manila and Central Luzon. This makes the Citizenry of
Hermosa well informed in Local, National and International issues. Digital operates a telephone station

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with a current subscription of about 948 telephone lines. Three (3) cell-sites are being operated by the
three (3) Telephone Companies.

Table 38. Telecommunications and internet providers

Connection to ICT (Cable, Internet) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Cable Service Providers 5 5 5 6 6

Internet Service Providers 5 5 5 5 5

Telephone Companies / Mobile Service Providers 5 5 5 5 5

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index –Hermosa

4.5 Transportation

Land and Sea are the mode of transport in Hermosa. There are Four (4) big bus companies plying
Balanga-Manila route that passes through the roads of Hermosa. Likewise, mini-buses flying Balanga-Sn.
Fernando, Olongapo and vice-versa passes through the Municipality of Hermosa. Jeepneeys plying Orani-
Dinalupihan and Dinalupihan-Balanga route also passes through Hermosa. Jeepneeys and tricycles are
available transport both in urban and rural barangays. However transport in extremely remote area of
the barangays is often on horseback, carabao or on forest, while Bancas are mode of transport in coastal
barangays.

Table 39. Number of public transport vehicles

Number of Public Transportation Vehicles 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Buses 279 279 279 279 294

Passenger Vans 35 35 35 35 11

Jeepneys 390 390 390 390 390

Tricycles 1,409 1,484 1,500 1,500 1440

Passenger Bancas 15 15 15 15 1

Total Number of Public Transportation Vehicles 2128 2203 2219 2219 2136

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

3.5.6 Irrigation System

There are several irrigation systems that service the needs of our prime Agricultural Lands.
Commercial Irrigation System is under the Auspices of the National Irrigation Administration which small
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shallow-tube wells, open surface pumps and diversion dams abound in the Municipality. This is either
owned or operated individually or by cooperatives/Irrigators Association acquired with their own funds,
awarded or through a loan from different government institutions.

Table 40. Irrigation facilities

OPERATIONAL
FACILITIES NUMBER
Service Area
No. of Farmers
(has.)
1. Gravity System
(NIA) 245 346
2. Communal (CIS) 5 491
3. Pumps
4. SSIP
- STW 751 1,974
- SWIP 2 174
- OSP 14 560
- SFR
- Diversion Dam

Table 41. Annual investment in infrastructure

Annual Investments in
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Infrastructure by LGU

Investment in Infrastructure PHP 10,140,000.00 PHP 11,324,892.00 PHP 16,680,880.00 PHP 18,980,598.00 PHP 9,750,000.00

Total LGU Budget NDA NDA NDA NDA PHP 165,346,554.20

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index -Hermosa

3.6 Environmental Management

3.6.1 Built – up/Urban Environment

Generally, the air environment quality in the municipality is acceptable and free from pollution.
It is its water resources, which needs to be attended to.

Dumping of wastes and soil erosion has resulted the siltation and sedimentation of water
resources within the locality. Consequently, destructive floods are being experienced during the rainy
season. These problems are seriously felt in areas along Almacen and Mabuco Rivers particularly the low-
lying portions.

In totality, the main rivers, which require rehabilitation and dredging, are the Prado River, Balsik
River, Almacen river,Culis river, Cataning river, Hermosa river and Mabuco river.

At present, there is a heed call to address the waste problem of the municipality by adopting the
Zero Waste Management Approach.

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3.6.2 Forest Environment

The forest area of Hermosa totaling to 3,958 hectares forms part of the Bataan National Park (now
Bataan National Park) which was established by virtue of Proclamation No. 24, Series of 1945. Generally,
it is previously forested with Dipterocarp species. However, due to rapid denudation, it is now practically
an open/grassland area predominated with cogon and talahib. Patches of dipterocarps or second growth
forest type are found along riverbanks. Identified land-use types prevailing in the area include
kaingin/upland cultivation, grazing fuelwood/timber gathering as well as small forest plantation.

Most of the forest occupants are Tagalog (Bataenos), and Batangenos. They engaged themselves
in planting cash crops like camote, pineapple, cucumber, gabi and corn. Most of their houses are situated
proximate to riverbanks.Majority of them has no permanent job. About 90% were engaged in farming
with an average monthly income of P 1,500.00. Others were engaged on livestock production for their
own consumption.

Though time, the state of forest resources has worsened. This alarming situation has started to
bother the local populace and ironically much of these were attributed to man’s destructive activities
towards environment. Among the major problems is illegal gathering of forest products such as timber
and firewood, uncontrolled and overgrazing, illegal forest occupancy and soil erosion.

In order to abate these problems, stringent protection and rehabilitation of its forest particularly
the watershed areas are being undertaken by our government through the following interventions within
the area, which are as follows:

a.) Existence of IPAS-CPPAP (Integrated Protected Area System-Conservation of Priority Protected

Area Project)

This is a 7-year foreign – assisted project, which started in 1995. As far as the municipality of
Hermosa is concerned, the Bataan NGO Consortium, which is the partner of the DENR in project
implementation, had able to organize the community at Sitio Nazareno, Sumalo, Hermosa, Bataan. They
have created a Community-based Forest Protection Brigade therein composed of various committees for
health, alternative livelihood and forest protection.

b.) Tama – Bacong Watershed Rehabilitation Project:

The project primarily aims to rehabilitate the denuded watershed area in portions of Bataan
Natural Park through the application of vegetative and structural measures and developing same into
multiple uses.

This is particularly situated at Barangays Tala and Pag-asa of Orani and Nazareno, Bacong and
Tama of Hermosa, Bataan covering about 1000 hectares planned to be developed in five-year span with
estimated budgetary requirements of 20 Million Pesos.

Realization of the project will be bolster/contribute to ecological equilibrium in the area considering that
the municipality of Hermosa is part of the Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone.

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3.6.3 Marine and Coastal Environment

The exploitation and conversion of mangrove into fishponds brought the fast dwindling rate of
our man grove forest. Most shoreline of the province has been narrowed down to considerable
proportions by the continuous action of water, greatly affecting the spawning grounds of marine life in
the area.

Per record, the municipality of Hermosa has no possible area for mangrove regeneration or tidal
flats, which are adjacent to coastal communities.

3.6.4 Existing Land Uses

3.6.4.1 Existing General Land Use

Based on the 1995 Comprehensive Development Plan, the built – up area of the Municipality is
270.8134 has. representing 1.725 % of the total municipal area. Of this total 198.24 hectares is devoted
for residential; 1.4463 has. For commercial; 7.9811 hectares institutional and 15.26 has. For parts/open
space.

The total area for agricultural purposes are estimated at 7,409 has. While area devoted for
fishpond is placed at 1,504.52 has. On the other hand, forest area occupies approximately 3,958 hectares.

Figure 14. Land cover

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Table 42. Land cover’s corresponding areas

LAND COVER AREA (in hectares) Percentage
Built-up 1290.78 8.26
Aquaculture 1504.52 9.63
Forest 331.24 2.12
Grassland 1938.25 12.4
Annual 3185.45 20.39
Perennial 5134.64 32.86
Aquaculture 1504.97 9.63
Open Barren 732.15 4.68
Total 15622 100
Source: MPDO-Hermosa

3.6S.4.2 Existing Urban Land Use

2017 records showed that the urban area of Hermosa occupies 2,775.27 hectares which
comprises twelve (12) barangays namely; Sto. Cristo, Sn Pedro, Daungan, A. Rivera, Burgos – Soliman.
Mabuco, Cataning, Mambog, Mandama, Culis, Palihan and Balsic . These Urban areas are being utilized
for residential purposes which occupies 27.325 has or 22.676 % of the total Urban area. Commercial area
for sari – sari stores, groceries, eateries and the like cover a mere 0.263 % or 317 ha and industrial area
which occupies 0.298 ha or 247 % slightly higher than commercial establishment.

On the other hand, area for institutional areas covers 2.755 has representing 2.286 % of the total
urban area, this is being followed by open space/parks which occupies 3.988 has or 3, 31 % of the total
area.

While area for infrastructure accounts for 4.705 % of the total urban area or 5.670 has. Area for
agricultural uses occupies the biggest chunks, which covers 81.410 have, or 67.558 % of the total urban
area.

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CHAPTER IV
DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Certain conditions or situations which could potentially be considered as problems are identified.
These observed conditions are then subjected to analysis to determine the factors that make them so.
Then a further inquiry is made as to the implications of such conditions if they are left unresolved. Both
positive and negative implications are noted. It is when the negative implications predominate that the
observed condition can be labeled as a problem. Then appropriate policies and solutions can be
formulated by referring to the causes or explanatory factors. From the perspective of development
planning and management both problems and potentials are considered as opportunities. Hence, the use
of the neutral terms “issues” and “challenges”. A brief discussion of the issues and challenges are as
follows.

4.1. LAND AND OTHER PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

4.1.1 Undetermined and un-established barangay boundaries

The municipality has existing boundary disputes with barangays Palihan, Culis, Pandatung,
Pulo and Cataning. The dispute with these barangays stemmed from mismatching of two different
bases used for setting boundaries which are tax mapping and land or natural boundaries.
Implications of this problem if not resolved would be confusion among the residents located in
decision areas where they would vote and where they would ask for local government’s help and
assistance in times of needs. Conflicts on the usage of the benefits from resources would also arise.

4.1.2 Untitled A&D Lands

The municipality has a large portion of A&D lands comprising 64% of its total land area.
However, not all A&D lands are titled. This can be attributed to absence of cadastral survey which
in turn will result to irregularity in the issuance of tax declaration. However, the positive implications
are: bigger IRA share from the National Government, bigger taxable land, and large area can be
devoted to agriculture. One of the Negative implications is that occupants of untitled lands are
considered squatters. They have no security of tenure which also redounds to non-payment of real
property taxes.

4.1.3 Large Forest Land

Forest lands cover 36% and are mostly reserved or protected areas. No direct economic
benefits are derived from these reserved areas since no economic activities are allowed. However,
protection and maintenance of these forest lands would redound to ecological balance,
preservation of watersheds, protection of the lowlands from soil erosion, landslides and flooding.

4.1.4 Fresh and Marine Water Resources Underutilized

Despite the abundance of fresh water resources in Hermosa, beneficial uses are not being
optimized by the residents. Irrigation and domestic water supply continue to be underdeveloped.
Existing facilities for irrigation and domestic purposes needs proper maintenance and management.

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When unresolved, negative implications would be the waste of water resources, flooding of
irrigated areas; low productivity and poor development of irrigable areas.

4.2 Population

4.2.1 Population growth rate is moderately high

Compared with the province’s growth rate which is 2.7%, the municipality’s growth rate
is high at 3.32%. But considering the vast land area of the municipality, the gross and net
population densities (4.19 person/ha. and 6.57persons/ha. respectively) are low. The small size
of the population is regarded as an advantage in the sense that population pressure on natural
resources is low, peace and order can be easily maintained, and delivery of social services are
more efficient. On the negative side however, a small population represents small demand for
goods and services and it leaves vast areas underdeveloped.

4.3 Social Services

4.3.1 Backlogs in modern utilities and social services

Due to dispersed pattern of settlements in some barangays in Hermosa, some facilities
cannot be economically or efficiently provided. Consequently, there are backlogs in amenities for
modern living such as telecommunications, piped water supply, and land transportation. similarly,
there are shortfalls in the provision of certain social services such as tertiary health facilities, pre-
school classes and alternative opportunities for recreation and cultural development.

4.3.2 Insufficient protective services

The municipal police services have 34personnel which is not enough for 65,862
populations. This can be attributed to the insufficiency of funds to increase personnel and logistics
of PNP. Its negative implication would be the possible increase in the incidence of crimes and
insurgency particularly in the upland barangays.

4.4 Infrastructure

4.4.1 Perennial Flooding

The municipality of Hermosa is known as the most severely flooded municipality during
rainy seasons. This may be due to its natural topography which is just slightly above sea level and
ineffective drainage system. Siltation of main water arteries aggravated further this situation. The
eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in adjacent province is also a major contribution to this siltation
problem.

A big challenge for the municipality is how to solve this perennial flooding since it retards
economic activities thus affecting the whole municipality.

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Figure 15. Almacen river rechanneling

4.4.2 Inaccessible upland barangays.

The municipality has vast A&D land which can be developed for agricultural purposes.
However, due to the inaccessibility of these areas, economic activities are limited and are not
cost-effective, thus retarding socio-economic development.

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Figure 16. Proposed bypass road

4.5 Local Economy

4.5.1 Self-sufficiency in rice, deficiency in other foods.

The municipality’s production of rice is more than sufficient for the requirements of the
local population. This is another advantage of a small population. However, the municipality is
generally deficit of other crops such as legumes, corn, and root crops. This problem can be
attributed to inadequate farm-to-market roads that limit agricultural activities.

4.5.2 Declining fish production

Another area of concern is the declining production on fish and other aquatic resources
brought about by siltation of waterways due to lahar Negative implications of which are the
decline in revenue collection from aquatic resources and low income for sustenance fisher folks.

A detailed presentation of the framework and output of the analysis of development

issues is presented in the next part (Analysis of Development Issues).

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CHAPTER V
ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

Table 43. Development issues

OBSERVED CONDITIONS EXPLANATIONS (CAUSES) IMPLICATIONS WHEN UNRESOLVED

 BOUNDARIES
 Lack of procedural knowledge in  Un-established boundaries of
 A NUMBER OF BARANGAY settling boundary dispute. barangays cause
BOUNDARIES ARE STILL  the issue was not given undue political conflicts
UNDETERMINED AND preferential attention by the  conflict on the usage of the
UNESTABLISHED. previous Administration. benefits from resources.
 lack of political will on the part of  ineffective planning and returned
both Barangay and Municipal development.
Officials in resolving boundary
dispute.

 Poor development of irrigated

 Irrigation canals and waterways areas.
heavily silted.  flooding of irrigated areas.
 WATER FOR IRRIGATION  lack of funds for de-clogging and  low productivity.
PURPOSES desilting of main canals and
waterways.
 SUFFICIENT BUT UNDER  poor irrigation- water
UTILIZED DUE TO IN-EFFICIENT management.
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES.
 Sufficient water resources for
 Existing facilities not properly future generation
maintained  area served by Water District will
 WATER FOR DOMESTIC SUPPLY  the town has a very good increase.
underground water resources.  waste of water resources.
 SUFFICIENT WATER RESOURCES
IN ALL BARANGAYS
 MOST RESIDENTS ARE SERVED
BY DEEP WELL AND FREE
FLOWING WELLS.
 THIRTEEN (13) BARANGAYS ARE  Large area devoted to Agriculture
SERVED BY WATER DISTRICT  Thirty six percent (36%) or 5,042  large area devoted to fishpond.
has. with the total land area is  big taxable areas (Bigger IRA
forestland. share from the
 LAND CLASSIFICATION  not all A&D are subjected to National Government)
Cadastral survey.  occupants of untitled lands are
 AREA OF ALIENABLE AND  Veracity of issuance of Tax considered squatters and have no
DISPOSABLE (A&D) LAND IS Declaration should be examined. security of tenure.
10,083 HAS.; OR 64% OF 15,70
 NOT ALL A&D ARE TITLED.

 FORESTLAND  Forestland are within the  Low level of benefits derived from
Municipal territory but not these resources.
 COVERS 5,674 HAS. (36.14%). within the power and control of  Peace and order maintained
the Local Government Unit.  less pollution
 LGU has no power to manage the  more population pressure on
forest resources. natural resources
 most forestland are declared as  moderate demand for goods and
National Park. services

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 available habitable areas for

future use

 GPD-Medium Land area gently

rolling to generally flat.
 NPD-Arable land is big, covers
almost 64% of total land area.

 In-migration in Hermosa due to

its opportunities of employment
at Hermosa Economic Zone and
 POPULATION (BASED ON 2015 Industrial Park
CENSUS)

 POPULATION DENSITY:
65,862/15700=4.19  Increased IRA, voting population
PERSONS/HA. and Labor force.
 NET POPULATION (A&D):  Most of the Municipality land  provision of additional services,
65,862/10,026=6.57 area is Alienable and Disposable. goods and facilities.
PERSONS/HA.  barangays are accessible to
transportation.
 pressure of inter-connecting
roads and bridges.  Demand for Urban conveniences
*GPD - GENERAL POPULATION DENSITY is moderate.
*NPD - NET POPULATION DENSITY  more opportunities for
advancement.
 maximize use with natural
resources.
 Lower number of births.  fast economic prosper.
 decline of young dependency
ratio.
 effective Family Planning
 POPULATION GROWTH RATE Program.
AND IN-MIGRATION
 Good support from the working
 POPULATION GROWTH OF group of the population.
HERMOSA IS 3.32%.  High standard of living.
 plus in Economic status.

 Inadequate provision of Day Care

Centers and workers by the
 LEVEL OF URBANIZATION government.

 LEVEL OF URBANIZATION IS  Minus for pre-school children in

HIGH WHICH IS 54.56% meeting the preparation for the
 TEN BARANGAYS ARE formal education.
CONSIDERED AS URBAN.

 Insufficient government funds

for the construction of health
centers and provision of health
personnel.
 DEPENDENCY RATIO  Slow delivery of health services.
 rural population at disadvantage.
 ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY RATIO
IS DECREASING FROM 77.16% IN
1990 TO 67.62% IN 1995.

 SOCIAL SERVICES

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 DAY CARE: THERE ARE 18 DAY

CARE CENTERS OUT OF 23  existence of public and private
BARANGAYS WITH 16 DAY CARE hospitals/clinics on the two
WORKERS. neighboring towns (Orani and
Dinalupihan).
 Continuous dependence on the
other towns health services.
 HEALTH SERVICES  high cost of health care.

 15 OF THE 23 BARANGAYS HAVE  Lack of sufficient funds to

BARANGAY HEALTH CENTERS increase personnel and logistics
 THE MUNICIPALITY HAVE 23 of PNP.
HEALTH PERSONNELS  Population can hardly have the
needed PNP protection.
 1 – DOCTOR  possible increase of crimes and
 1 - NURSE insurgency especially in the
 18- MIDWIFE upland barangays.
 1 – DENTIST
 1 - SANITARY INSPECTOR
 1 - MED. TECH.  Large share of rural and
 23 – TOTAL impoverished population.
 less support of Nutrition  Increase on Malnutrition problems.
 HEALTH FACILITIES programs from sectors  unhealthy youths.
concerned.

 NO HOSPITAL (PRIVATE AND

PUBLIC)  high participation rate for both
 FEW PRIVATE HEALTH CLINIC elementary and high school  High potential for intellectual and
enrolments. educated population.
 18 elementary schools in 23  increase of potential high
barangays. school(secondary)population.
 PROTECTIVE SERVICES  only 2 high school, both are  need for increase in school
public (Total 49 classrooms) facilities and teachers.
 MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICE  some cannot afford high school  more potential high school will
HAVE 30 OFFICERS WHICH IS education and resort for work to enroll to neighboring town
NOT ENOUGH FOR earn a living. schools.
65,000POPULATION  teacher-pupil ratio  less opportunity for advancement
 INSUFFICIENT LOGISTICS FOR pre-school - 1:30  less opportunity for the school
PNP elementary - 1:37 population to have competitive
high school - 1:56 educational services.

 NUTRITION

 ABOUT 39% OF THE  These were constructed through  Will develop and motivate the
POPULATION (BELOW 7 YEARS Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) youth to sports and get away
OLD) ARE MALNOURISHED.  basketball and volleyball are from drugs, crimes and
sports commonly develop. delinquencies.
 resistance of owner/investor to  low economic contribution and
 EDUCATION develop and expand. less revenues.

 AS PER 1995 DATA: LITERACY

92%
 SCHOOL ENROLMENT
PARTICIPATION (1998)
 IN THE
 Lack of long term planning.
ELEMENTARY=6,661PUPILS
(71%)  heavy silted drainage system.
 =154 CLASSROOMS  lack of funds.  Unsanitary Poblacion and vicinity.
 =43 PUPILS/CLASSROOM  perennial flooding especially in
low lying areas.
 caused by the eruption of Mt.  damage to crops, properties and
 HIGH SCHOOL=2,569 STUDENTS
Pinatubo. lives.

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 ONLY 60% OF THE HIGH SCHOOL  big minus on our aquatic

LEVEL OF THE POPULATION. resources and production.
 GENERALLY ADEQUATE LEVEL
OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.

 SPORTS AND RECREATION  The municipality has just started

Programs for road construction
 A TOTAL OF 21 CONCRETE for its Agro-Industrial  Slow progress on trade and
MULTI-PURPOSE GROUNDS Development. industry.
CONSTRUCTED IN DIFFERENT  Insufficient funds.  hardship in the transportation of
BARANGAY WHICH SERVES AS local products especially agri-
PLAYING COURT FOR base.
BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL AND
RECREATION AREA.
 TWO INLAND RESORTXS WITH
SWIMMING POOL AND ONE
BOWLING LANES WHICH IS 4 KM
FROM POBLACION.
 Prioritized construction
 insufficient funds
 FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE
SYSTEM  More rural and upland barangays
are inaccessible and slow socio-
 NO EFFECTIVE DRAINAGE economic development.
SYSTEM ESPECIALLY IN THE
POBLACION.
 MOST OF THE FLOOD CONTROL
STRUCTURES ARE NOT  Proposed Land Fill Development
COMPLETED. Program is stil;l underway.
 municipality have only two units
 HEAVY SILTATION OF MAIN mini-dump truck for garbage  continuous dependent on
WATER. collection neighboring town Dump Site.
 the municipality have ten (10)  garbage collection is becoming a
upland barangays. major health/sanitation issue
 no proper drainage/sewerage  rural population will resort to
system. dump Pit method of waste
disposal.
 ROAD NETWORKS  pollute the Municipal Waterways
and Aquatic Resources.
 TOTAL ROADS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY=102 KM. (40%
GRAVEL ROAD)
 12.159 KM. (11.96%) NATIONAL
ROADS
 18.910 KM. (18.52%)
PROVINCIAL ROADS
 11.191 KM. (10.96%) MUNICIPAL
ROADS
 59.770 KM. (58.55%) BARANGAY  Continuous dependent on the
ROADS Local Power Electric
 Cooperative (PENELCO) services.

 BRIDGES

 17 TOTAL BRIDGES IN THE

MUNICIPALITY  Updates citizens on the
 14 ARE CONCRETE (85.60 L.M.) government messages.
 3 ARE TIMBER/BAILEY (31 L.M.)  enhance households and
businesses to fast communication
and transactions.

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 plus economic stability.

 WASTE DISPOSAL
 PENELCO services and is the only
source of electric Power Supply
 THE MUNICIPALITY HAS NO province wide.
DUMPING SITE OF ITS OWN.  the municipality have no
 GARBAGE COLLECTION IS LOW potential for a Power Generation  Good transport links for Hermosa
AT 50% OF THE 23 BARANGAYS. Plant commuters and businesses to the
 MOST LIQUID WASTE OF THE National Capital.
MUNICIPALITY FLOWS TO THE  plus on trades.
RIVERS AND OTHER WATER  easy transport of production to
ARTERIES. market.
 increase in volume of traffic.
 Provided, owned and operated
by DOTC.
 Operated and managed by
DIGITEL
 Operated and managed by
SMART,INC.

 POWER SUPPLY AND

ELECTRIFICATION

 THE MUNICIPALITY DEPENDS ON  Surplus on rice supply.

THE SERVICES OF PENINSULA  need for post-harvest facilities.
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE  PRBL, Panther Express, Victory  surplus of mango production
(PENELCO) Liner, Genesis, Alladin Bus  need for competitive market
 ALL 23 BARANGAYS ARE Companies.  deficit of supply on this
ENERGIZED.  Roadline Transit, Olongapo- vegetables crops.
Balanga mini-buses
 various JODA and TODA

 TELECOMMUNICATIONS

 TELOF STATION AT THE

MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
 TELEPHONE STATION/NETWORK  Less revenue from our aquatic
OPERATED BY DIGITEL FOR resources.
PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD AND
BUSINESS LINES
 ONE (1) CELL-SITE AND LINKS  2,390 has. of riceland are
irrigated.
 TRANSPORTATION  76 has. of Mango Plantation
 long rainy season

 FIVE (5) BUS COMPANIES FLYING  87 has. mostly in upland are

BALANGA-MANILA THAT PASSES growing these vegetables crops.
THROUGH HERMOSA.
 MINI-BUSES LINKS HERMOSA TO
ZAMBALES AND
PAMPANGA.
 JEEPNEYS AND TRICYCLES LINKS
TOWN POBLACION TO RURAL
BARANGAYS.
 Affected by the annual flooding
due to heavily silted rivers and
waterways caused by lahar.

 AGRICULTURAL CROP
PRODUCTION

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 AVERAGE ANNUAL RICE

PRODUCTION IS 17,402 M.T.
(13.83% OF PROVINCIAL RICE
PRODUCTION, 1995)
 DTI RECORDS SHOWS IN 1996
 AVERAGE ANNUAL MANGO
PRODUCTION IS 6,660 M.T.
(8.40% OF PROVINCIAL MANGO
PRODUCTION) DOWN FROM
1995 PRODUCTION, 9,627 M.T.
(12.14% OF PROVINCIAL
MANGO PRODUCTION).
 LOW PRODUCTION OF OTHER
CROPS, CORN LEGUMES AND
ROOF CROPS.

 AQUATIC RESOURCES

 DECLINING OF PRODUCTION ON
FISH AND OTHER AQUATIC
RESOURCES.

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CHAPTER VI
ALTERNATIVE SPATIAL STRATEGIES

The Spatial strategy is a very important element of the CLUP. Among other things, it serves as the
organizing concept for indicating the over-all direction of future development, for locating major activities
that have substantial impact on the pattern of physical development of the town, for allocating areas for
development, and for delineating areas where no development will be allowed.

Figure 17. Land use map

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Table 44. Land use corresponding areas

LAND USE AREA (in HA) Percentage
Aquaculture/ Fishery 1,504.52 9.63078
Cemetery 13.153 0.084195
General Institutional Zone 72.283 0.4627
General Residential 867.396 5.552402
High Density Residential 14.664 0.093868
Institutional 13.446 0.086071
Low Density Commercial 38.344 0.245449
Light Industrial 528.9112 3.385683
Low Density Residential 8.515 0.054506
Medium Density Commercial 64.35 0.411919
Medium Density Residential 28.195 0.180483
Medium Industrial 373.79 2.392716
Open Space/ Parks 0.114 0.00073
Protection Land/ Forest/ NIPAS 2,966.05 18.98636
Riversystem/Waterways 240.801 1.541423
Sanitary Landfill 8.046 0.051504
Specialized Housing zone 18.239 0.116752
Perennial Crops 4,168.33 26.68244
Annual Crops 4,692.85 30.04002
Total 15,622.00 100

6.1 The Developmental Scenario

Under the developmental scenario, the local government will take a more active role in
shaping or controlling the pattern of development within its territorial boundaries. This will be done
through a combination of public investments in essential infrastructures and services and
encouragements to the private sector to invest in the desired areas, so that the spatial and social
integration of the municipality can be achieved. Five variations of urban forms are considered under
this scenario.

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Figure 18. Hermosa cluster map

6.1.1 North Corridor Growth Center

This alternative assumes the development Balsik as the growth center in order to decongest the
existing urban area which is the Poblacion. This growth center is approximately 7.0 km from the Poblacion.
The LGU of Hermosa will proposed development of an industrial estate thru PEZA at Barangay Balsik.
Agro-industrial Export Manufacturing will be set-up whereby processing and or manufacturing of
agricultural products resulting in the exportation of its production. (“Processing” shall mean the
conversion of any agricultural and marine products from its raw state into intermediate or final product
which undergo physical and/or chemical change through mechanical and/or chemical process.) Four
primary barangays will serve as catchment of the said economic zone namely Balsik,Saba,Pulo and
Almacen. The first three barangays were largely agricultural barangays and the latter is predominantly
aqua-culture areas. The advantages and disadvantages of this alternative as perceived by the Technical
Working Group are as follows:

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Table 45. North corridor advantages and disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages
1. Easy accessibility 1. Once established development may trickle to
adjacent municipality and province, not to adjacent
barangays of Hermosa
2. Less development cost 2.Limited commercial establishments.
3. Easy access to communication
4. More access to economic activities
5. People are easy to mobilize

Figure 19. North corridor

6.1.2 West Corridor Growth Center

This alternative considers barangays Palihan, Culis, Pandatung,Sumalo and Bacong as the new
growth centers. This growth center will be linked by the SCTEX and will be linked to SBMA. These newly
built road and the existing Roman Hi-way will support the Hermosa Economic Zone located in Palihan,
which is also envisioned by the present administration as the Hermosa Economic and Industrial Park as
Manufacturing Economic Zone Development / Operation - development, operation and maintenance of
an economic zone for export manufacturing enterprises, inclusive of the required infrastructure, facilities
and utilities such as light and power system, water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage
system, pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network, administration building
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accessible via good road network is its distinct advantage that will lure investors and relocating urban
population. The advantages and disadvantages of this growth center are as follows:

Table 46. West corridor advantages and disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages
1. Access to national road and SCTEX 1.Limited commercial establishments
2. Availability of power
3. Available land for urban expansion

Figure 20. West corridor

6.1.3 East Corridor Growth Center

This alternative is making the Poblacion Barangays as the cultural and heritage center of the
municipality, as it assumes the development of the Poblacion area composed of Mabuco, Burgos, San
Pedro,DaunganandSto. Cristo as the natural cultural growth centers. The existing urban area will absorb
the bulk of new urban population through in filling. In-lying vacant lands will be in-filled. The improvement
of San Pedro to Roman Superhighway and the said construction will increasingly absorb both new and
relocating urban population. The improvement and rip-rapping of the Hermosa River bank and dredging
of waterways would also prevent flooding of the Poblacion area during rainy season. The advantages and
disadvantages of this alternative are as follows:

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Table 47. East corridor advantages and disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages
1. Availability of basic needs 1. flooding
2. Easy access to communication 2. limited space for investment
3. Less development cost 3.limited agricultural opportunities
4. Access to modern living 4.high cost of land
5. People are easy to mobilize
6. More access to economic activities

Figure 21. East corridor

6.1.4 South Corridor Growth Center

This alternative considers upland barangays of Mabiga,Tipo,SacreficeValley,Bamban and Maite
as Eco-Tourism growth area. As Tourism Economic Zone Development / Operationwe envision –
development, operation and maintenance of an integrated resort complex, with prescribed carrying
capacities of tourist facilities and activities, such as but not limited to, sports and recreation centers,
accommodations, convention and cultural facilities, food and beverage outlets, commercial
establishments and other special interest and attraction activities / establishments, and provided with
roads, water supply facilities, power distribution facilities, drainage and sewage systems and other
necessary infrastructure and public utilities.

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Figure 22. South corridor

6.1.5 New Hermosa Growth Center

The Development of New Hermosa Growth center envision the creation of Government Regional
Center and University Belt and ICT Park. In the light of decongestion of National Capital Region and
possible change in the form of government it is logical to anticipate the regionalization of governance and
economic activities. This alternative considers barangays Cataning, Mambog and JRC-Mandama as New
Hermosa Growth Center. We envision having IT Park Development / Operation – development, operation
and maintenance of an area as a complex capable of providing infrastructures and other support facilities
required by IT Enterprises, as well as amenities required by professionals and workers involved in IT
Enterprise, or easy access to such amenities.

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Figure 23. New Hermosa Central Business District

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CHAPTER VII
THE PREFERRED SPATIAL STRATEGY

7.1 The Role of Hermosa in Bataan Province

Hermosa ranked 3rd and 7th in Bataan Province in Terms of Land Area and Population respectively.
It figures a certain degree of prominence in existing Provincial Plans. The Provincial Development and
Physical Framework Plan (2013-2020) of Bataan viewed Hermosa as the future sites of industrial heartland
because it is strategically located at the crossroads of Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan. It has vast
potential in terms of available area as Agro – Industrial Estate/Eco – Zone. This implies that the
municipality shall play a significant role to spur economic activities of the Bataan Province and Region III
as a whole.
The (future) major developmental role assigned to Hermosa shall be gleaned as an opportunity
and challenge for the local leadership to strengthen and reinvigorate the town capabilities. This is to
ensure that the quality of life of the populace is achieved and whatever gain from this development shall
be maintained and preserved. In this context, a significant and well – ensuring preferred spatial strategy
is formulated.

7.2 The Plan for Physical, Economic, and Social Integration of Hermosa

Physical Integration

In order to prevent future fragmentation and preserve the territorial integrity of Hermosa, the
following strategies shall be pursued.

1.) Protecting the integrity of internal and external boundaries.

2.) Strengthening the role of Agro – Industrial Estate/Eco – Zone in Development Aspects.
3.) Creating Two (2) municipal growth centers.
4.) Providing the much-needed infrastructure facilities.

1.) Protecting the Integrity of Boundaries

Existing boundary dispute with adjoining LGU particularly Morong, Olongapo city, and Lubao,
Pampanga shall be settled or resolved the earliest possible time. This will give the residents the much -
needed peace of mind and to maintain harmonious relationship among neighboring LGUs. However, it
would be best if the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall step – in with this case since it involves Provincial
boundaries, thus speed up the process of settling the dispute.

Existing Boundary dispute among barangays shall be settled and/or resolved amicably the earliest
possible time. Currently, initial steps are being undertaken by the Sangguniang Bayan of Hermosa to settle
the dispute. Meantime, the barangay boundaries are determined through tax mapping. However, there
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authoritative, so that more accurate barangay land areas will be established hence shall put to rest
boundary dispute.

Likewise, the boundary lines over municipal waters of Hermosa and Orani; Hermosa and Lubao,
Pampanga shall be determined so that permanent boundary marker will be put in place. This will prevent
future conflicts on taxation and exercise of territorial use rights for fisheries as embodied in the Fishery
Code of the Philippines (R. A. 8550, Sec. 17 and Sec. 18) and the Local Government Code of 1991 (R. A.
7160, Sec. 149 and Sec. 131)

2.) Strengthening the Role of Industrial/Eco-Zone Areas:

The Industrial/Eco – zone Area consist of five (5) barangays namely: Bacong, Culis, Palihan,
Pandatung and Sumalo have a total land area of 3,500 hectares which account to 22 percent of the total
land area of the municipality. It has a combined population of 11,417 or 29% of the municipal population
as of 1995, with population density of 6 person/ha. Having a vast area and declared as Industrial/Eco –
zone area, influx of immigration and settlement is likely expected, thus hasten developmental process
and its promotion as the primary growth center of the municipality. Moreover, this growth center can
service the needs of western upland barangays namely: Tipo, Mabiga, SacrificeValley, Maite and Bamban
including that of the indigenous cultural communities particularly the Aetas most of whom are living in
there barangays. It also intends to consolidate and integrate upland communities. An important facility
to support the function of this growth center areall-weather roads to facilitate and handle larger volume
of goods to supply the requirement of other growth centers.

With its strategic and geographical location, it is being considered as an important future seat of
the municipal government. Because of its proximity to the Poblacion municipal services can easily be
facilitated to this area. A suitable government site will be identified and planned. When strengthened it
is most likely to draw large patronage from adjoining barangays, municipalities and provinces. It has great
potentials in providing a variety of amenities and services that people patronize in other areas .The
development of the proposed Industrial/Eco – zone Area will have the following components.

a.) Golf Course development for an 18-hole championship course. This includes golf course
design and picture construction, consisting of land fillers, course shaping, laying of the
drainage and irrigation system;

b.) Club House and Furnishings. The clubhouse will have provisions for a restaurant,
ballroom, conference/function room, locker/shower room, pro shop and barbershop.
Furniture and fixtures for the foyer, lobby/locker/shower rooms, and the barbershop.

c.) Sport facilities such as tennis court, swimming pool and multi-purpose court for
basketball/volleyball/badminton etc.

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d.) Tee and Maintenance Houses. Tee houses shall be constructed and a maintenance
building to serve as a housing area for the golf equipment and other accessories.

e.) Nursery facility for propagating grass and trees. This would require surveying, land
preparation, soil treatment, fumigation, an irrigation, drainage system and a sprigging
machine for the grass.

f.) House Construction for socialized, low income and middle-income housing.

g.) Construction and Centralized Sewerage System. A wastewater treatment plant shall be in
attached to process waste materials entering this system.

h.) Water Support System. The system consists of reservoir (steel tanks) deep wells,
submersible pumps, and booster pumps wits stations.

i.) Provisions of Communications facilities such as, hand held/mobile/base radios, base
antenna, etc.

j.) Standard factory building for light and medium type industries.
k.) Construction of service and maintenance building to serve a office for security force and
maintenance crew and a storage facilities for various equipment.

l.) Road System. This includes the construction of pavement, drainage; water and seven
lines, sidewalk, gutters, access road, main road and service road.

- Construction of access roads leading to the industrial site.

- Construction of movie houses/hotels.
- Construction of Public markets/mini mall
- Existing, Prime agricultural lands shall be preserved to sustain food security.

3.) Creation of Two (2) other Growth Centers.

The development of Industrial/Eco – zone areas as municipal growth center has not necessary
connotes efficient and effective governance because it cannot radiate to all areas from a single center
taking into account the geographical and vast area of Hermosa. Similarly, social, economic and other
services cannot all be concentrated in the center without the residents incurring additional cost to avail
them. Henceforth, there is a need to strengthen other municipal growth centers to bring the government
closer to the people and to make goods and basic services available to them. The growth centers
identified are Poblacion and Balsik growth center.

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1.) East Corridor Growth Center

The Poblacion, which comprises of seven Barangays namely: A. Rivera, Burgos-Soliman,

Daungan, Mabuco, San Pedro and Sto. Cristo is officially classified as the urban area of Hermosa.
Although there are urban barangays which are not part of the Poblacion, based on the 1995
census the Poblacion accounts for only 22% of the total population and represents only 5% of the
total land area. Conversely, it has the highest density of 63 person/ha. Nonetheless, when
compared to the vast track of land of the municipality the Poblacion can hardly deserve to be
relegated as urban “center”. Henceforth, the need to build – up partly the Industrial/Eco - zone
Area as the major urban growth center of the municipality.

Poblacion is where most of the institutional and commercial establishments are located.
It provides a variety of basic services to both coastal, upland and lowland barangays. However,
because of its geographical locations most of the populace purchased sold their goods/products
and patronize a variety of services of external Municipalities and Provinces including
OlongapoCity. Due to its limited land area future development is not likely to occur. Meantime,
the strategy is to maintain and upgrade its present status or to establish and strengthen other
growth centers.

2.) North Corridor Growth Center

This growth center is located in the north-eastern part of the municipality. It is situated
along the Gapan-eOlongapo highway and bounded by the municipality of Lubao, Pampanga. This
center is intended to consolidate and integrate north - eastern barangays of Hermosa namely:
Saba and Pulo. When strengthened it has great economic potential to draw patronage from
barangays and municipalities of adjoining Provinces.

4.) Provision of Necessary Infrastructure Facilities

An integral element of the strategy for physical integration is the provision of necessary
infrastructure facilities. These consist mainly of roads and bridges connecting all barangays of the
Municipality to the Industrial/Eco-zone growth center.

a.) Roads and Bridges

 A new coastal road from Manila to Bataan traversing the Balsik growth center with connecting access
to the Industrial/Eco – zone area.

 An improved or rehabilitated farm to market roads connecting Brgy. Balsik to Saba through Brgy. Pulo
or Saba to Balsik and finally Saba to Almacen with approximately total length of 5 kms.

 A new bridge in Hermosa river connecting Brgy. Saba and Almacen which will link Balsik growth center
and Poblacion growth center. The estimated length is place at 150 meters.

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 A new access road in Brgy. Pandatung leading to the Industrial/Eco – zone area and appropriate length
of 1.7 km.

 A new trans–mountain road connecting Subic bay Area Metropolitan Authority and Clark special Eco
– zone in AngelesCity. This will traverse the live upland barangays of Hermosa providing access to the
Industrial/Eco – zone growth center several bridges are needed along Hermosa territorial jurisdiction.

Social and Economic Integration

Once the physical framework is put in place, social and economic integration of different sectors
of the society and areas of the municipality will follow. This is a challenge to the local officials to master
their political will to exercise with due diligence the mantle of their powers and authority over the pattern
of Development.

Issues related to social and economic development strategies shall be contained and address in
the Comprehensive Development Plan.

1.) Social and Political Integration Strategies

a.) Promote greater and cohesive participation of the local populace and indigenous
cultural communities in the social and political activities of the municipality.

b.) Safeguard and conserve the benefits of use and exploitation of the natural resources
of the Municipality.

c.) Sustain developmental program for the socio – cultural upliftment of the community.

2.) Economic Integration Strategies

a.) Intend to reduce and possibly eliminate the dependence of Hermosa on the
economy and market of Orani, Dinalupihan, Lubao and OlongapoCity.

b.) Encourage the efficient class of the Municipality to invest in Hermosa.

c.) Promote and introduce manufacturing and processing on viable Agro – livestock and
Poultry Industries.

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CHAPTER VIII
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY FRAMEWORK

To provide guidance to public authorities and private investors in the proper location of
developmental infrastructures and economic enterprises, to protect human settlements from natural and
man-made risks, and to maintain the integrity of the environment, is the need of a comprehensive set of
policies. This Policy Framework is the basis for the formulation of the zoning plan and enactment of the
Zoning Ordinance and other regulatory measures which covered four policy areas; protection, production,
settlements and infrastructures. Through these policy areas, the CLUP is aligned and made consistent with
higher level policies.

8.1 The Protected Areas or Conservation Zones

Protected Areas are areas and resources that perform a vital ecological and economic function.
In order to sustain their functions, they must be protected from human intrusion. In some cases, protected
areas pose serious dangers and hazards to human lives. For this reason, too, they must be free from
human encroachment. Protected areas include those identified under the National Integrated Protected
Areas System Act (R.A. 7586), areas requiring protection by local policy and action, and others covered by
separate legislations and administrative issuance.

Figure 24. Land classification map

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8.1.1 NIPAS AREAS:

Hermosa has 2,390 hectares NIPAS covered by the R.A. 7586 embracing portions of five
upland barangays: Barangay Tipo, Mabiga, Bamban, Maite and Bacong.

8.1.2 NON-NIPAS Protected Areas:

8.1.2.1 Buffers and Easements.

a) Along rivers traversing forestlands – 50 meters from either bank.

b) Along rivers traversing A & D lands – 40 meters from either bank.
c) Along rivers traversing Urban areas - 3 meters from either bank.
These are to be reserved as public domain and no private construction of any kind shall be
allowed. Public Works such as embankments, roads, fences, parks and the like intended to enforce
the easement maybe allowed.

d) Utility easements of power transmission lines – 15 meters to 60 meters depending on the

rated capacity. Neither residential houses nor trees that will exceed 5-m height will be
allowed.

8.1.3 Protected Rice lands.

All existing rice lands and all others that maybe opened for this purpose shall be protected
from conversion to non-agricultural use. Exceptions to this rule apply to areas identified in this CLUP
as future urban expansion areas.

8.1.4 Historical and Heritage Sites

These are areas reserved for Historical Marker and all existing cemeteries and burial grounds
and all those that will be established in the future. Like the Catholic Cemetery at Barangay San Pedro,
that needs extension of its area.

8.1.5 Production areas

Production areas are those not covered by protection policies. For a sustainable development to
succeed all production activities shall adhere to proper management practices or adopt matured
Packaged Technology. Production areas include those currently utilized or potentially suitable for forest
production, agriculture and livestock, fisheries, recreation, commercial, tourism and industrial activities.

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8.1.6 Production Forestry Zone

It covers areas with slopes ranging from 18% to 50% with elevations not higher than 500 meters.
Beyond this elevation shall be retained as protective buffer to conservation areas. Production forestry
zone shall be primarily devoted to command forests; community based forest management and other
activities attendant thereto.

8.2 Strategic Agricultural Development Zone

The Strategic Development zone involves perennial crop areas, seasonal crop areas and livestock
areas. These are areas presently devoted to crop production and those identified as potential arable lands
which are presently considered as pasture land sparsely planted with fruit/forest trees or shrubs.

1) Permanent Crop Areas – These at present devoted to mango production whether purely
mango or inter-crop with other fruit trees, high value-crops, cash crops or other type of
seasonal cultivation. It covers an area of approximately 1,399 hectares located mostly in the
upland barangays.
A local policy shall be adopted to vigorously pursue the development of plantation crop
in order to optimize productivity and profitability either through crop diversification or multiple
cropping system, introduction of matured packaged of technology, marketing linkages, improve
farm to market roads and to encourage locators to put up fruit processing plants for the much-
needed revenues for the local economy.

2) Seasonal Crop Areas – These are areas presently planted to rice, sugarcane, corn, root crops,
and vegetable and other high value crops. A total of 2,346 hectare and 538 hectares is planted
to rice for irrigated and rain fed areas, respectively; for a total of 2,548 hectares other areas
planted to other seasonal crops is placed at 799 has. These areas are located in 18 barangays
of the Municipality.
Policy intervention in these areas include among others the provision of shallow tube well
pumps or open surface pumps particularly in rainfed areas or areas with sufficient irrigation
system. At present, Hermosa has a huge surplus of rice; however, there is still a need to sustain
or increase production to meet the demand of other Municipalities/Provinces. Likewise, one or
two grain centers shall be put-up strategically to meet the increasing demand of the grain
industry.

As regard to other seasonal crop areas, the Municipal Government shall strongly
encourage the production of planting high value crops for higher profitability and eventually
increasing the real income of farmers.

3) Livestock Areas – These areas cover commercial production of cattle, swine or poultry.
Backyard raising of cattle poultry and swine are excluded from this coverage.

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Commercial raising of cattle through free grazing, stall-feeding or a combination of both

shall be allowed in pasture or shrubs land sparsely with fruit or forest trees of which there are
2,626 hectares more or less. Other permanent crop areas sparsely planted maybe utilized partly
to cattle raising.

Local policy interventions shall focus on encouragement and promotions. Cattle raisers
shall be provided extensions services in improving their breeding stocks, cattle management,
market linkages or market matching.

Commercial poultry and hog raising shall be encouraged provided proper location of
poultry and hog farms vis avis to human settlement zone except on prime agricultural land
(irrigated rice land) provided that the disposal of waste is in conformity with the sanitation code
and local waste management ordinance.

8.3 Strategic Fishery Development Zone.

Fishery zones are limited to Municipal Fishery areas, which consists of freshwater, and brackish
water. It refers to all activities relating to the act or business of fishing, culturing, preserving, developing,
conserving and managing aquatic resource thereof.

1) Inland freshwater fisheries. This consists of natural or man-made reservoir, multi-purpose dam, small
water impounding, and rivers, creeks which are existing or which will be constructed in the future.

2) Brackish water fisheries. Brackish water fishery areas are located in the landward portions of the
coastal zone with physical configuration, which allows the free mixing of fresh and salt water. Most
fishpond in Hermosa belongs to this category.

The Municipal Government has jurisdiction over Municipal Water pursuant to Art. 1, Sec.
16-25 of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (R.A. 8550). The LGU in consultation with the
FARMC shall be responsible for the management, conservation, development, protection,
utilization and disposition of all fish and fishery/aquatic resources within Municipal Waters. In
furtherance, the LGU may in consultation with the FARMC enact appropriate ordinance for this
purpose and in accordance with the National Fisheries Policy.

For the purpose of this CLUP, there is a need to define responsibilities of adjoining
localities over the management or regulation of fisheries in river serving as common boundaries,
for example, between Hermosa and Lubao waterways and Hermosa and Orani river channels. To
prevent boundary conflict, two options shall be considered; Boundaries should be demarcated or
management of contiguous fishery resources shall be done in an integrated, manner and shall not
be based on political subdivisions of Municipal waters in order to facilitate their management on
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(IFARMC) shall serve as the venue for close coordination among LGU’s in the management of
contiguous resources.

8.4 Recreation and Tourism Areas

Hermosa has very limited tourism and recreation resources. The only developed resources for
outdoor recreation are an inland resort situated in Barangay Culis. It offers a huge swimming pool for
swimming enthusiasts, a convention hall for seminars or patio, VIP function room, air-conditioned
cottages and automatic bowling lanes.

The Bataan Natural Parks offers eco-tourism activities such as mountain trekking trails, camping
or picnic areas. These areas are under the supervision and administrative control of the DENR, any
developmental activities within Bataan. Natural Park has the prior approval of the Protected Area
Management Board (PAMB).

8.5 Industrial and Commercial Areas

Under the Special Economic zone act of 1995 (R.A. 7916), Hermosa was one of the Municipalities
contiguous to the Subic Bay Metropolitan authority that was given the status of Special Economic Zone.
Corollary to this, the Sangguniang Bayan of Hermosa had passed Resolution no.970022 of March 3, 1997
reclassifying 886 has. For Eco-Zone-Industrial Zone purposes.

Additionally, the President through Proclamation no. 128 dated June 22, 1999 – created and
designated a parcel of Land in Hermosa with an aggregate area of 92.0 has. As a special Economic Zone,
this implies that within the plan period, Hermosa will become the Major Growth Center in the Province of
Bataan.

The proposed Eco-zone-Industrial Zone envisioned establishing an industrial estate with Special
Export Processing Zone (SEPZ), Residential Community, and Mix-use-Town Center with golf club and
Information Technology Park.

Commercial areas should be established along the Gapan-Olongapo Highway, Roman

Superhighway and along the Provincial Road starting from Barangay Culis Junction to Mabuco. Along this
route shall lie a mini-mall, gasoline stations and other forms of small and medium enterprises.

8.6 Settlement areas

The settlement area of Hermosa composed of Urban, Rural and Indigenous people settlements.

Urban Settlement Area. Presently, Hermosa has ten barangays with urban in character. It has a combined
population of 21,148. By the end of the plan period it is expected that four rural barangays shall be
designated as urban barangays it being at the influence of the Growth Centers.

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Rural Settlement. There are thirteen barangays with rural character having a population of 17,616. By the
end of the plan period four of these rural barangays shall be diverted to Urban Status while nine barangays
shall retain its Rural Status.

In general, the Local Government Unit shall see to it that rural barangays shall not be deprived,
compared to its urban counterpart in terms with social services, economic opportunities and other
developmental activities.

Indigenous People’s Communities. A total of 54 hectares has been set aside as Ancestral Domain of Aetas
in SitioParapal, Mabiga. This is based on Presidential Proclamation No. 192 series of 1937. On the other
hand, 64 hectares has been set aside in Barangay Bamban, however, there is no formal Proclamation on
this matter. Indigenous people’s communities are under the National Council for Indigenous people as
much as they belong to the political subdivision of the Municipality, they were provided with medical or
other form of social services

8.7 Infrastructure Support

To provide the Physical base for all the foregoing proposals the following infrastructure support will be
necessary. They are classified into those that support the implementation of the spatial strategy, enhance
environmental protection and conservation, support production activities, and those that upgrade
existing facilities and improve public services.

Infrastructure to support the Spatial strategy

1. Major Road Networks; Manila-Bataan Coastal Road, Subic-Clark highway and Interconnecting
farm to market roads and bridges, etc.
2. Saba-Almacen bridge linking to Poblacion.

Infrastructures to enhance conservation and environmental protection

1. Slope protection of Layac-Hermosa River to prevent cave ins and erosion the topside of which
serves as feeder road.

2. Well managed and properly located dump site.

3. Properly and efficiently managed garbage collection and disposal in the Poblacion and nearly
barangays.
4. Riprapping of San Pedro Hermosa River to serve as flood control for the Poblacion.
5. Construction of check dams/small water impoundment to conserve and regulate the flow of
water.
6. Establishment of vegetative measure to minimize/prevent cave ins or soil erosions.

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Infrastructure to support production activities.

1. Provision of additional irrigation systems of various type designs to support inefficient

systems and in rain-fed areas.
2. Additional Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement and Mechanical Palay drier in selected
barangays.
3. Improve fish-landing port facilities in Malimatac to support fisher folks.
4. Construction of bunkhouse, lookout towers, graded trails at Bataan Natural Park in support
to tourism.

Infrastructure to upgrade Municipal facilities and social services

1. New and modern Municipal Building for spacious office, to accommodate other
government agencies and to cope with increased transactions.
2. More Day Care Centers especially in remote barangays.
3. New Sports and Cultural Complex in the Poblacion.
4. Facilities for post-secondary education, i.e. Vocational Skill Training Areas.
5. Develop open spaces for camping, picnic areas for both local and visitors.

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CHAPTER IX
IMPLEMENTING THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

The implementation of Hermosa CLUP is expected to start in year 2017. This is very significant
and historical event became it is the start of the second millennium of the Christian era.

The second millennium is a challenge to both local leadership and the populace for they look
forward for the prospects of new development in the area. It is of paramount importance for the local
officials to launch an information dissemination, education and communication program about the CLUP
on the role and relevance of planning in efficient and effective local governance. The program is envisaged
to reach grass root level of the community to earn their fullest support and cooperation to propel this
once unprogressive town to prosperous community; the CLUP and its various instruments of managing
planned sustainable development, Hermosa announces to all and sending that it shall move ahead one
giant step forward to seek its rightful place it deserves as the next Eco-zone of the second millennium.

9.1 Legitimization Process

Before the plan can be implemented, it must go through the process of legitimization. The process
involves serial public hearing and adoption by the Sangguniang Bayan.

9.1.1 Public Hearing by the MPDC

Upon approval and acceptance of the draft CLUP by the Local Development Council copies are
reproduced and disseminated to the different stakeholders. Copies shall be furnished to the Provincial
Land Use Committee through the Provincial Planning and Development Office for review and to the
adjoining municipalities for their information and reference. The CLUP shall be displayed in a conspicuous
place of the municipal building for 30 consecutive days for inspection by interested stakeholders. Person
or organization whose property rights are adversely affected by the CLUP shall be given the
priority/opportunity to present their objections, comments or suggestions for improvement. After the 30
days publication period, a public hearing shall be held by the MDC. All comments, objectives, suggestions
or recommendations are collected and proposed. These are taken into account in revising the draft plan.
The final draft of CLUP is then endorsed by the MDC for adoption.

9.1.2 Adoption by the Sangguniang Bayan

After the public hearing and PLUC review and upon receipt of the endorsement by the MDC, the
Sangguniang Bayan shall officially adopt the CLUP. The Sangguniang Bayan may request a final
presentation of the CLUP by the MDC before pursuing a resolution adopting the plan and endorsements
by the official and agencies concerned shall form part of the preliminary pages of the bound copy of the
adopted CLUP.

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9.1.3 Enactment of Zoning Ordinance

The first instrument in the implementing the CLUP is the Zoning Ordinance. It shall be enacted
the soonest possible time so that the local government unit will have a legal basis for regulating the
location of both the private and public instruments/establishments.

9.1.4 Other Support Legislation

The Zoning Ordinance is any one of the legal souls in implementing the CLUP. Other Ordinances,
resolution and administrative issuance/orders are needed to be enacted or issued from time to time most
especially in uses where existing legislation or administrative issuance is inadequate to cope with new
situation and circumstances. These instruments or issuance maybe regulatory or developmental in nature
or changes in certain. Moreover, Plans/Program/Objectives and Appropriating of public fund. Listed
below are a few examples of new legislation needed to support the implementation of various aspect of
CLUP.

1.) Resolving the boundary disputes with Morong and Lubao. A committee composed of SB
Members and other Technical personnel was created to make the necessary studies are
documentation and initiate legal and political actions are taken by the proper authorities.

2.) Resolving and fixing barangay boundaries. The boundaries delineated in this CLUP must
be validated by ground survey and approval/notified by the affected residents.

3.) Appropriating funds to complete ground survey of barangays with boundary disputes.

4.) Regulating the utilization, development, disposition and conservation of fish and other
aquatic resources in municipal boundaries.

5.) Demarcation of boundaries in rivers or marine waters and a establishing a scheme for the
joint management of Municipal waters. These involves the Municipality of Orani and
Lubao, Pampanga.

6.) Requesting the DPWH to give priority in the construction of Farm to Market Roads and
Bridges.

7.) Ordinance requiring registration of all existing and future cemeteries/memorial park and
burial grounds.

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9.2 Comprehensive/Multi – Sectoral Development Planning

The short or medium plan is a detailed plan to implement framework plan and it represents a step
in the direction of long – term vision. In as much as local officials are elected for a three years term, for
practical reasons or purposes it might be more sensible to make a comprehensive development plan co-
terminous. This way, the plan can be used by the incumbent administration on its program of
government. A short or medium development plan is only a fraction of the whole long-term plan, also
multi – sectoral in scope and embracing the entire geographic limits of the Municipality. Alternatively,
separate plans may be made, each covering a particular sector of the medium-term development plan
such as socio – economic, physical, environmental and institutional. Provided that their integration is
maintained by constant reference to the framework plan; the sectoral for not is more readily manageable
because it is more for used. Moreover, a sectoral plan can be translated into promotional materials that
is easier understood by the stakeholder, especially potentials investors the 3 years comprehensive
development plan need not be a large bound document but a series of small sectoral plans that the local
government intent to hang-out in 3 years.

9.3 Public Investment Programming

In an ideal situation, the LGU uses the budget as a potent tool to achieve planned growth and
changes. The effect of the public spending on local development is felt in two ways:

a.) In terms of the absolute increase in the quality of public service and utilities.
b.) In terms of the amount of private investment that such public spending is able to attract
or leverage.

It must be pointed out that the investment requirement shall be borne of the public and private
sectors, the latter preferably accounting for the more substantial share.

Another implementing tool of the Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan is the Local
Government Investment Program (LDIP). The LDIP as a prioritized list of programs and projects requisite
in the achievement of the LGU development objectives. The annual component of the LDIP or the Annual
Investment Plan (AIP) links the plan directly to the annual budget. Both the LDIP and the AIP contain
capital or asset forming and non – capital or salt projects. If these plan program budget linkages is places,
the practice of blind appropriation by local legislatures will be minimized if not eliminated. An investment
program on the other hand, allows the careful projection of low much fund are likely to become available
for development projects for the next few years after a thorough analysis of revenue sources and
expenditures pattern. Then it programs the expected funds to implement projects taken from the plan.
In that sense, no projects arbitrary identified can be implemented and so called funds “not otherwise
appropriated” no longer exist. However, in assistance where funding requirements exceed the available
funds, the S. B. shall adopt any or all of the following measures or options.

1.) This down the least priority projects

2.) Retain the project list and program the argumentation of the projected funds through
improved fiscal management by:

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a.) Intensify or efficient collection of revenue sources where the current collection
level in low
b.) Use it power on a wide range of subject to tax
c.) Final spending/tightening control on non – essential expenditures.
d.) Contracting loans from different financing institutions as authorized by the local
government institutions as authorized by the local government code.
e.) Secure grant from donor counters or NGO’s

9.4 Institutional Development

The success of planning and implementation largely on the competence and capability of the
Municipal Planning and Development Office to carry out its mandate being the secretariat of the Local
Development Council. Additionally, much depends on the skill and expertise of the Municipal Planning
and Development Coordinator (MPDC) to coordinate and facilitate the various NGU’s & NGO’s activities
related to Local Planning and Development Management.

Given the magnitude of tasks or activities and having a major role to play the following the
adoption of the CLUP, the current personnel contingent of the MPDO is definitely not up to the task. At
the very least, the following technical personnel are needed to carry out the made and boost the technical
capability of the MPDO.

1.) A project evaluation specialist

2.) A research specialist
3.) A planning officers
4.) A zoning officer/administration

9.5 Phasing of Implementation

The plan for integration of Hermosa has two major components; strengthening of the
Industrial/Eco – zone Area as the town sports growth centers. These growth centers and other areas
outside and adjoining the Industrial/Eco – zone areas therefore, has be packaged with the particular road
segment that gives across to it.

Program Packages – Accordingly, the whole plan will be divided into three program packages,
listed below in us particular order of precedence.

Package I – Industrial/Eco – zone Area an all whether access road leading to the Industrial/Eco –
zone sites. Trans central mountain highway and bridges from SBMA to Clark traversing near the area and
connecting roads to the Roman Super Highway.

Package II – Coastal road from Manila to Bataan traversing the Balsik growth center. Balsik road
extending to Saba and Saba road to Almacen.
Package III – Almacen bridges to link the Poblacion to other northeastern barangays.

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9.6 MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Under the Philippine planning experience, impact monitoring and evaluation is not yet an
established practice. Yet, this activity is essential to setting up/maintaining a cyclical planning system.
Project monitoring shall be done by the agency responsible for implementing project. But the evaluation
impact shall be done by the research specialist or Project evaluation specialist in the MPDO to provide the
basis for plan revision, amendment or reformulation of the long term and medium term plans. The
following impact areas shall be monitored:

1) Changes in the Socio-Economic well - being of the community updates on the ecological profile
using both surveys and data generated by operating department and agencies.
2) Changes in land-use and physical environment shall be done cooperation of Assessor’s Office and
the Zoning Administration. Any changes in land use should be reflected in the zoning map as well
as records of land transactions furnished to the Assessor’s Office by the Register of Deeds.
3) Changes in the Institutional capability of the LGU. This shall be undertaken by the Personnel
Officer as an aid to formulation of appropriate human resource development programs.

Periodic evaluation of monitoring data shall be done every year. Feedback information will then
be used for the revision of the long – term plan and formulation of the short – term and medium term
plans.

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ANNEX A
(R-1, C-1, I-1, Special Industrial Zone)

BALSIK:

- 1,200 meters from Balsik River Northeast of Olongapo-Gapan Road, 150 meters from
road centerline
- 1,000 meters from BalsikRiver Northwest of Gapan-Olongapo Road 100 meters from
road center line
- 1,500 meters from Lubaoboundary Northwest of Gapan-Olongapo road 100 meters
from road center line
- 100 meters both sides of Balsik-Saba Road extending to Puslac Creek
- 50 meters both sides of all interior alleys on Northwest of Gapan-Olongapo Road.

SABA:

- area bounded by 150 meters from road center line (Northeast) and Saba River on
Northwest extending 600 meters from Saba River to Saba proper

PALIHAN:

- 200 meters from road center line both sides along Roman Hi-way.
- area bounded by Tama River, Sto. Nino/Estanislao Streets, J. P. Rizal/Little Baguio Streets
and Roman Hi-way
- 100 meters from road center line South of J. P. Rizal
- 100 meters from road center line North of Estanislao/Sto. Nino Streets

BACONG:

- area bounded by Rizal and Burgos Streets

- 100 meters from road center line East of Rizal Street
- 100 meters from road center line West of Burgos Street

BAMBAN:
- 100 meters from road center line both sides of road on
Purok I, 2, 3 and 4

MAITE:

- 100 meters from road center line both sides of main

road extending to length of 2 km. from boundary
marker with Bamban.

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MABIGA:

- 100 meters from road center line both sides ofMabiga Road from Mabiga Creek to Gugo
Creek.

TIPO:

- Indefinite because it is covered by the National Park

CULIS:

- Areas bounded by Roman Hi-way, Mac Arthur Hi-way and G.S. Arcenas Avenue.
- 100 meters East of Mac Arthur Highway extending 520 meters from Sipit Creek to
SitioMataasnaLupa
- 100 meters South of G.S. Arcenas Avenue
- 50 meters West of Roman Highway, from junction to Pandatung-Sumalo road
intersection
- areas covered by R.L. David Subdivision, SitioMaligaya, and New Bataan Subdivision
- 50 meters from road center line both sides of Pandatung-Sumalo Road from Roman
Highway to Tama Road
- area covered by Hermosa Heights Subdivision

MANDAMA:

area covered by GSIS De Mesa Village

- 150 meters from road center line South of Provincial Road (Mac Arthur) from Bunga
Creek to SapangMandama
- 200 meters from road center line West of Barangay Road extending 700 meters from
Mac Arthur Highway of the Barangay Road
- 50 meters from road center line both sides of Mandama-Pulo Road extending 500
meters from Mac Arthur Highway

MAMBOG:

- 100 meters from road center line both sides of Barangay Road from Roman Highway to
Mac Arthur Highway
- 100 meters West of Mac Arthur Highway from SapangMandama to Cataning Boundary
- area covered by Lourdes J. Cruz Subdivision

PANDATUNG:

- 100 meters from Centerline both sides of Barangay Road from Culis boundary to
Sumalo Boundary
- 50 meters from road center line West of Tama Road from Tama River to Pandatung-
Sumalo Road

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SUMALO:

- 100 meters from road center line bothsides of Barangay Road from Pandatung Boundary
to Sibul, Orani Boundary

PULO:

- For further identification of limits because of boundary disputes

POBLACION:

- 50 meters from road center line both sides of Mc Arthur Highway from Cataning-
Mambog Boundary to Sto. Cristo-Magsaysay Junction
- 100 meters from road center line both sides of Magsaysay Street
- 50 meters from road center line both sides of Sto. Cristo Street
- 50 meters from road center line North of Daungan Street
- areas bounded by Daungan Street, A. Rivera St., and Soliman Street
- 50 meters from road center line both sides of A. Nuguid Street
- 200 meters from road center line South of A. Rivera Street
- area bounded by San Pedro Street and Hermosa River from A. Nuguid Street to Quirong-
Cataning Road
- 50 meters from road center line South of San Pedro Street to Quirong Road
- areas covered by Greenhills Subdivision and Pleasant Homes Subdivision
- 50 meters from road center line East of Mc. Arthur Highway from Malimatac Bridge to
Mabuco Creek
- area bounded by Malimatac Creek and Mc. Arthur Highway from Malimatac Bridge to
Mabuco Bridge
- 50 meters from road center line West of Mc Arthur Highway from Mabuco Bridge to
Mabuco Creek
- 50 meters from road center line both sides of Almacen Street
- areas covered by SitiosIbayo I, Ibayo II, Balas, and Masera

SACRIFICE VALLEY:

- For further definition of limits.

HERMOSA ECONOMIC ZONE

- Areas covered by Hermosa Ecozone with total area of 478 has.

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ANNEX B
POLITICAL MAPS
Figure I. Almacen

Figure II. A. Rivera

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Figure III. Bacong

Figure IV. Balsik

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Figure V. Bamban

Figure VI. Burgos-Soliman

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Figure VII. Cataning

Figure VIII. Culis

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Figure IX. Daungan

Figure X. JRC Mandama

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Figure XI. Mabiga

Figure XII. Mabuco

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Figure XIII. Maite

Figure XIV. Mambog

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Figure XV. Pallihan

Figure XVI. Pandatung

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Figure XVII. Pulo

Figure XVIII. Saba

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Figure XIX. Sacrifice Valley

Figure XX. San Pedro

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Figure XXI. Sto. Cristo

Figure XXII. Sumalo

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Figure XXIII. Tipo

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ANNEX C
HAZARD MAPS
Figure XXIV. Hazard map of Almacen

Figure XXV. Hazard map of A. Rivera

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Figure XXVI. Hazard map of Bacong

Figure XXVII. Hazard map of Balsik

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Figure XXVIII. Hazard map of Balsik

Figure XXIX. Hazard map of Burgos-Soliman

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Figure XXX. Hazard map of Cataning

Figure XXXI. Hazard map ofCulis

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Figure XXXII. Hazard map of Daungan

Figure XXXIII. Hazard map of JRC Mandama

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Figure XXXIV. Hazard map of Mabiga

Figure XXXV. Hazard map of Mabuco

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Figure XXVIII. Hazard map of Maite

Figure XXXIX. Hazard map of JRC Mambog

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Figure XL. Hazard map of Palihan

Figure XLII. Hazard map of Pandatung

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Figure XLIII. Hazard map of Pulo

Figure XLIV. Hazard map of Saba

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Figure XLV. Hazard map of Sacrifice Valley

Figure XLVI. Hazard map of San Pedro

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Figure XLVII. Hazard map of Sto Cristo

Figure XLVIII. Hazard map of Sumalo

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Figure XLIX. Hazard map of Tipo

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ANNEX D
BARANGAY LAND USE MAPS
Figure L. Land use map of Almacen

Figure LI. Land use map of A. Rivera

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Figure LII. Land use map of Bacong

Figure LIII. Land use map of Balsik

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Figure LIV. Land use map of Burgos-Soliman

Figure LV. Land use map of Cataning

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Figure LVI. Land use map of Culis

Figure LVII. Land use map of Daungan

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Figure LVIII. Land use map of JRC Mandama

Figure LIX. Land use map of Mabiga

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Figure LX. Land use map of Mabuco

Figure LXI. Land use map of Maite

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Figure LXII. Land use map of Mambog

Figure LXIII. Land use map of Palihan

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Figure LIX. Land use map of Pandatung

Figure LX. Land use map of Pulo

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Figure LXI. Land use map of Saba

Figure LXII. Land use map of Sacrifice Valley

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Figure LXIII. Land use map of San Pedro

Figure LXIV. Land use map of Sto Cristo

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Figure LXV. Land use map of Sumalo

Figure LXVI. Land use map of Tipo

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