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CHAPTER IV: SITE SELECTION
4.1 OVERVIEW
Since the archetype project is Rehabilitation and Treatment Center that focuses on
Youth Drug and Alcohol Dependents, the ideal setup is to have a peaceful and quite
place far from the busy city for easier recuperation.
4.2 SITE CRITERIA
Criteria Site Justification Score
1. Land Site must be available for project development. 15%
Availability
2. Land Use and Site use and zoning must be applicable to the purpose 10%
Zoning of the proposed project.
3. Population Population of drug and alcohol dependent youths in 5%
the region and its neighboring regions must be
appropriate for the site.
4. Climate A tropical climate must be considered to be able to 5%
create several natural open spaces to socialize
without using too much outdoor climate-mitigation
techniques.
5. Vegetation Presence of greeneries to shade and keep the place 5%
cool.
6. Soil Condition Soil must be firm enough to hold a building’s 10%

foundation and strong enough to withstand ground
shaking.
7. Topography A slight to no slope will give opportunities for natural 5%
landscaping.
8. Transportation Proximity to transport terminals and presence of 10%
other basic transportations nearby.
9. Environment Clean and healthy environment with less pollution in 5%
the area.
10. Utilities Proximity of site for services. 5%
11. Security Inside and outside security of users from different 15%
types of threat to their well-being must be a priority.
12. Adjacent Accessibility to other institutions that can support 10%
Structures and helped the proposed center for rehabilitation and
treatment for drug and alcohol dependent youths such
as police stations and hospitals.
TOTAL: 100%
Table 4.1 Site Criteria
4.3 SITE DESCRIPTION
4.3.1 Location
The site is located in Barangay Kay-Buto, Province of Rizal. It is approximately
3.2 hectares. The site is accessible from north through Kay-Buto Road and east
through M.H. Del Pilar Street.

4.3.2 Configuration and Size
The chosen site is almost a rectangular shaped site with a decrease in its two
lower edges and has total area of 3.2 hectares.
4.3.3 Land Use and Zoning
According to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Tanay,
the site which is located in Brgy. Kay-Buto is under the agricultural zone located
on the south peripheries of Kay-Buto road, surrounded by residential land. Its
proposed land use is institutional.
4.4 SITE EVALUATION AND JUSTIFICATION
Criteria Site Justification Score
1. Land The lot is government-owned lot available for 15/15
Availability development.
2. Land Use and According to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of 9/10
Zoning the Municipality of Tanay, the site which is located
in Brgy. Kay-Buto is under the agricultural zone
located on the south peripheries of Kay-Buto road,
surrounded by residential land. Its proposed land use
is institutional.
3. Population According to the Population and Migration 2/5
Information Center Survey established by the
Municipality of Tanay, as of December 2015, the
total population is 119, 542 and according to PNP, a

total number of 534 youth drug users, pushers and
runners are tallied in the CALABARZON region.
4. Climate According to the Municipality of Tanay, its climate 5/5
is classified as tropical. During most months of the
year, there is significant rainfall in Tanay. There is
only a short dry season. The temperature here
averages 27.1 °C. Precipitation here averages 2410
mm.
5. Vegetation A few number trees are evident within the 2/5
boundaries of the lot.
6. Soil Condition The soil condition, which is loam, is ideal for built 9/10
development.
7. Topography The whole coverage of the Municipality of Tanay 5/5
has a combination of sloping and flat topography
with various natural landmarks such as Tanay River
and Laguna de Bay.
8. Transportation Availability of roads provide access to various 10/10
institutions and connect people and resources.
Different types of transportations are made available
to save time and make it more convenient for people
to travel either for business or recreation.
9. Environment Tanay’s move in cooperating with Solid Waste 5/5
Management, ten barangays have their own

functional Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and
one Municipal Materials Recovery Facility.
10. Utilities Water requirement of the municipality is being 5/5
provided by Tanay Water District. Such institution
is under the Local Waterworks Utilities Association
(LWUA), a government owned and controlled
corporation.
11. Security Tanay Police Station supervises the maintenance of 14/15
peace and order of the community. The PNP-Tanay
has a total workforce of 45 policemen as reported by
the concerned office in 2013. Such number implies
that there is one policeman for every 2,361 residents
of the town, based from the projected population of
2013.
12. Adjacent Since the site is located in a barangay, community 9/10
Structures facilities and institutions are readily available and in
close proximity to the site.
TOTAL: 90/100
Table 4.2 Site Evaluation and Justification
4.2 MACRO SITE PROFILE: Municipality of Tanay, Rizal
4.2.1 Historical
Early Austronesian people were the ones who first settled in Tanay. Franciscan
preachers arrived to Christianize the residents of what is currently the Morong-

Pililla portion, shortly after the subjugation of Manila by the Spaniards and the
adjacent lake areas by Juan de Salcedo in the years 1570-1574. Morong and
Pililla where then created as separate towns in the year 1583 with Tanay
forming part of Pililla.
Tanay was first named as “Monte de Tan-ay” and was originally a separate town
in 1606. In the year 1620, San Antonio (now known as Inalsan or Pantay) and
Tandang Kutyo were the new home for the administration. But an uprising of
the Chinese living in the area happened, wherein they burned the town. The
town was then rebuilt in 1640 in its current location.
Only eight barangays, namely Nuestra Señora del Rosario, San Josep, San
Ildefonso de Tanay, San Francisco de Maytubig, San Pedro de Alcantara, San
Lucas y San Antonio, San Apostol and San Agustin de Balugbog, were available
in the town of Tanay in the year 1747.
A new political subdivision was formed in the year 1853. The Province of La
Laguna, with the capital at Morong was formed and composed of the towns of
Tanay, Morong, Baras, Pililla, Angono, Binangonan and Jalajala. Four years
later, this district was changed to Distrito Politico-Militar de Morong.
In the year 1894, Tanay became a Municipality as an effect of the Spanish
Maura Law. Under the Revolutionary Government of the Philippines, the first
election of Public Office took place in 1895-1898 and 1898-1900.

Tanay supporters of the Katipunan fought courageously during the Revolution
against Spain. The town became the headquarters of the second military area of
the Philippine Revolutionary Government under the supervision of General
Emilio Aguinaldo. For a short period between 1899-1900, Tanay became the
capital of the then Morong Province after Philippine-America War broke out
and the American forces conquered the lake towns and captured Antipolo.
In 1900-1901, Tanay was under the Government appointed by the American
Military under Taft Commission. The town leadership was under the American
Rule from 1903-1934. In 1934, Tanay became under the Commonwealth of the
Philippines as the Tydings-McDuffie Act was approved on March 24, 1934
until the Philippines fell to the hands of the Japanese during the Second World
War in 1942.
During the Japanese occupation, several guerilla groups sprang in Rizal towns,
Tanay prominently included. These bands of patriots, most famous of which are
the Hunter’s ROTC and Marking’s Guerillas, bravely fought the Japanese.
Tanay was liberated in March 1945.
Since 1996, Tanay was declared as a first-class municipality. Tanay presently
has nineteen barangays; nine in town proper and ten in the upland area.
Currently, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Rizal is considering a 20th
barangay for establishment. This proposed barangay will be named as

“Madilaydilay and will be located at the town’s boundary with Sta. Maria,
Laguna.
4.2.2 Demographics
The Municipality of Tanay Rizal registered a total population of 98, 879 based
on the National Statistics Office (NSO) in May 2010. This was up by 20, 656
as compared to the 78, 223 figures recorded in the May 2000 Census of
Population and Housing (CPH) of the NSO. The census also indicated a growth
rate of 2.37%. The high growth rate in population is accounted for not only by
the natural increase in population but also due to the presence of major
commercial and industrial establishments and the rise of residential
subdivisions in the province.
In an unpublished census conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority
(PSA) in August 1, 2015, the total population of the Municipality of Tanay is
117, 830. But according to the Population and Migration Information Center
Survey established by the Municipality of Tanay, as of December 2015, the total
population is 119, 542.
4.2.3 Climate
Tanay’s climate falls under the Type I, Type III and Type IV Classification
delineated by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA). Type I climate is characterized by two
pronounced seasons, dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the
year. This type is observed in the lowlands of Tanay. Type III climate as
observed in the middle portions of Tanay has no very pronounced maximum
rain period with a dry season lasting only from one to three months, either
during the period from December to February or from March to May. This
classification is not very noticeable as matched to Type I climate. Type IV
climate is categorized as rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout
the year, which is evident in the higher parts of Tanay. During February,
precipitation is at its lowest with an average of 34mm. At an average
temperature of 29.0 °C, May is the hottest month of the year. Rainy season
usually start in June with occasional intense precipitation events. During
August, precipitation is at its highest with an average of 367mm. In December,
the average temperature is 25.2 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the
whole year. The temperature in Tanay averages 27.1 °C. Precipitation here
averages 2410 mm annually. (Map 1)

Fig 4.1 Climate Map

4.2.4 Land Use and Zoning
4.2.4.1 City Zoning Ordinance
Zoning is concerned primarily with the use of land and the control of
density of population through imposition of building heights, bulk, and
open space and density provisions in a given area.
Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government Code of 1991,
provides the Local Government Unit shall, in compliance with existing
laws, continue to prepare their respective land use plans which shall be
the primarily and dominant bases for the future use of land resources.
4.2.4.2 Division of Zones
To effectively carry out the provisions of the Local Government Code
of 1991, RA 7160 Section 447 (2) (ix), the City is hereby divided into
the following zones (Map 2):
1. General Residential Zone (GRZ)
2. Socialized Housing Zone (SHZ)
3. General Commercial Zone (GCZ)
4. Central Business District (CBD)
5. General Institutional Zone (GIZ)
6. Light Industrial Zone (LIZ)
7. Heavy Industrial Zone (HIZ)
8. Agro-Industrial Zone (AIZ)
9. Agricultural Zone (AZ)

10. Parks, Recreation and Tourism Zone (PRTZ)
11. Agro-Forestry Zone (AFZ)
12. Prime Agricultural Lands Zone (GZ)
13. Mining/Quarrying Zone (MZ)
14. Water Zone (WZ)
15. Protected Area Zone (PAZ)
16. No-Build Zone (NBZ)
17. Planned Unit Development (PUD)
18. Barangay Built-Up Areas (BBA)
19. Special Use Zone (SUZ)
20. Cemetery Zone (CZ)
4.2.5 Physical Features and Geotechnical Information
The town of Tanay lies at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range with
bearings of 14 degrees, 30 minutes North Latitude and 121 degrees, 17 minutes
East Longitude. It is 54 Kilometers away from the Southeast portion of the City
of Manila. It is bounded with the towns of Antipolo and Montalban, Rizal on
the north; Quezon Province on the east, Sta. Maria, Laguna and Pililla, Rizal on
the south and Baras, Teresa and Morong, Rizal on the west.
Tanay is considered as one of the thirteen towns and one component city that
build up the Province of Rizal. It is located at the eastern portion of the said
Fig 4.2 Tanay General Zoning Map

province. It is becoming an extension of Manila’s urbanization together with
city of Antipolo, some towns of Cainta, Angono, Taytay and Binangonan.
Tanay currently has a total of 33, 466 hectares of land area.
4.2.5.1 Slope and Topography
The overall coverage of the Municipality of Tanay is a combination of
upland and flat topography with different natural landmarks. Lowland
areas that are marked by slope categories of 0-3%, 3-8% and 8-18% are
found in some parts of Tanay, mostly in its lakeshore areas. Slightly
rolling, undulating and steep highland areas also spread in other parts of
Tanay. Most of the rolling to hilly portion is found in the slope category
18-30%, which can be found in the western half of Tanay. The
mountainous and very steep portions are accounted for by the 30-50%
and over 50% slope categories in the eastern portion of Tanay. (Map 3).
4.2.5.2 Soil Type
Tanay is mostly composed of clay and clay loam soil type. Clay soil is
rich in mineral but not that ideal for agriculture on account of their sticky
nature when wet and their hard nature when dry. Clay Loam soil on the
other hand is better for agriculture because of the silt component since
silt allows aeration, seepage and general friability. (Map 4).
Two types of soil series are found in Tanay namely Antipolo Clay and
Fig 4.3 Slope Map

Fig 4.4 Basic Soil Map

Antipolo Clay Loam. Antipolo Clay is the largest single type of soil
overlying the province of Rizal. It is categorized by a surface soil that is
reddish brown in color, very friable and finely granular clay. Antipolo
Clay Loam is commonly found in the grasslands.
4.2.5.3 Water Resources
4.2.5.3.1 Surface Water or Surface Run-Off
About 165 rivers, streams and springs are available in the
province of Rizal. Around two-thirds of these traverse towns of
Cainta, Rodriguez, Tanay and Taytay. Tanay River is one of the
major river systems in Rizal and is being utilized as source of
irrigation water for hundreds of hectares of rice fields
surrounding the town. Other bodies of water found in Tanay are
Lanatian River and Lumutan River, that have long been eyed by
the national government as source of drinking water and
electricity for Metro Manila thru the construction of a 130m high
dam with hydro-power component, Bawang River, Pupot River,
Daraitan River, Daranak Falls, Batlag Falls and Bukal Spring.
These flow from Sierra Madre to Laguna de Bay.
4.2.5.3.2 Groundwater Resources
Tanay rates fair to excellent for groundwater development. It is
interesting to note that areas with alluvial deposits are excellent
sources of groundwater. While those good to fair groundwater

supplies, either have the pyroclastic alluvial combinations or
volcanic alluvial combinations. (Map 5).
Fig 4.5 Ground Water Resources
4.2.5.4 Mineral Resources
Mineral resources found in Tanay are Limestones, Silica, Shale, Marble,
Iron, Copper, Gold, Manganese, Wash Sand, Crushed Gravel and Filing
Materials. (Map 6).

Fig 4.6 Mineral Resources Map

4.2.5.5 Land Suitability
Land suitability is described as a classification of land into categories
based on the degree to which the characteristics of land can usually
satisfy environmental requirements of specific crops without corrosion.
Almost all major crops in the country thrive in the province of Rizal.
Tanay is second in the biggest agricultural land area suitable for rice
production, fruit crops, root crops and vegetables. In the year 2011-
2012, Tanay is one of the provinces of Rizal that has the highest hectare
of irrigated and rain fed palay areas. High Value fruit crops such as
mango, banana, coffee and pineapple are also visible in the said
municipality. Root crops and vegetables are predominant in Tanay. The
town is also suitable for forest production.
4.2.5.6 Infrastructures
In 2013, the town has a total road network of 245.48kms of roads.
Significant road developments are also quite remarkable, in the sense
that virtually all roads in the town proper are fully concreted. In the same
manner, in the upland area, though not all concreted, farm to market
roads and community access roads have been provided and properly
maintained to grant mobility in the area. A considerable stretch at
twenty-seven kilometers of the Marikina-Infanta Road traverses thru
upland Tanay. This is a vital national road which links the Metro Manila
area directly with the sea port town of Infanta Quezon. These existing
roads are classified into national roads with 37.39%, provincial roads
with 14.93%, municipal roads with 6.77% and barangays roads with
40.91%.
There are 7 major road networks such as: M.H. del Pilar St., F.T.
Catapusan St., Sampaloc Road, Sagbat-Pililla Diversion Road, Pantay-
Pinugay Road, Marikina-Infanta Road and Laiban Road.
At present, the town has seven existing bridges. Classifications of which
are the following: 5 national - Tanay Bridges 1 & 2, Balimbing, Lico
and Sampaloc Bridges, 1 municipal (Rawang Bridge), and 1 provincial
(Daraitan Bridge). All bridges mentioned were concrete type, in good
condition and passable.
4.2.5.7 Utilities
4.2.5.7.1 Water Supply
Water requirement of the municipality is being provided by
Tanay Water District. Such institution is under the Local
Waterworks Utilities Association (LWUA), a government
owned and controlled corporation. The water supply in the
province of Rizal is divided through Level I, II and III Systems.
Level I system refers to point sources, such as rain collector,
wells, and springs, usually for rural areas where houses are
sparsely scattered to justify a distribution system. Level II
includes communal faucet systems, typical for rural areas that

houses are densely clustered enough to justify a piped
distribution system providing a number of households with
faucet. Level III, on the other hand, refers to individual supply
typical model system for three levels of water supply service.
Based from the survey made by the Provincial Health Office of
Rizal regarding the number of households with safe water supply
last 2012, Tanay has 15, 105 or 78.98% of its total household
population that already has access to improve to safe water
supply. But 4, 019 households still need to be served with safe
water.
4.2.5.7.2 Power Supply
The National Power Corporation (NPC) provides Tanay’s
electricity supply. The Malaya I and II generates 650MW of
power. A 230 KV and 150 KV transmission lines run throughout
the province of Rizal. MERALCO serves the 13 municipalities
of Rizal, including Tanay. In the year 2011, MERALCO has
already served 11, 993 residential households, 1, 236
commercial units, 22 industrial facilities and 14 streetlights in
the town of Tanay. Based from MERALCO’s Rizal Annual
Energy Sales Forecast 2012, Tanay is eighth among the fourteen
municipalities with the most number of energy consumption.

As of 2013, only nine barangays out of 189 barangays in Rizal
still grapple with the lack of electricity and seven from these
barangays are located in Tanay namely; Sta. Ines, Tinucan,
Cayabu, San Andres, Sto. Niño, Mamuyao and Laiban. (Map 7).
4.2.5.7.3 Telecommunication Facilities
The province of Rizal has a sufficient communication system
because of its proximity to Metro Manila. Different telephone
services are already available province-wide. Three major
players in the province namely INNOVE, PLDT, DIGITEL and
PT&T with PLDT getting most of the share. There are also
wireless landline phone services being offered by Bayantel,
DIGITEL, Skyline CATV Industries, Inc., Globe Telecom, Sun
Telecom and SMART Company. All cities in the province have
the service of post office. Radio stations and print media are
available in the town.
4.2.5.7.4 Solid Waste Management Facilities
In a serious effort to implement the provisions of the Ecological
Waste Management Act of 2000, the government remained
vigilant in maintaining the City’s cleanliness and

Fig 4.7 Location of Power Facilities Map

enforced proper garbage disposal in its barangays. Rizal
Province’s waste is characterized by 33% wet waste originating
from domestic sources such as kitchen waste, restaurants, fast
food chains, markets and slaughterhouses. The second highest is
plastic which is 20%. This followed by paper waste that is 13%,
textile 12 % and others including construction and demolition
rubble, grits, grass, leaves, barks of trees, represent 8%. To sum
up, 33% are compostable wastes, while recyclables are 46% and
miscellaneous wastes are 21%. This result was based from the
actual waste characterization conducted by the Provincial Task
Force on Solid Waste Management at the dumpsites of Tanay
and Taytay.
Tanay’s move in cooperating with Solid Waste Management, ten
barangays have their own functional Materials Recovery Facility
(MRF) and one Municipal Materials Recovery Facility.
4.2.5.8 Transportation, Access and Circulation
Transportation delivers a means of access for goods and people. Major
transportation in the town is by land. There is no existing air
transportation whether an international or a domestic airport mainly
because of its proximity to Metro Manila where the major international
and national airports are located.

Transportation service in Tanay comes varies in all shapes and sizes,
depending on where you are heading to. Tanay Public Market functions
as the grand terminal and the central station of approximately all public
utility vehicles.
As of 2013, the following public transportation vehicles has been flying
in and out of the municipality:
• Buses (12 units)
• Vans (80 units) - going to and from Manila
• Jeepneys (218 units)
They are divided into 2 sectors, Eastern Sector from Tanay going to
Pililla, Laguna and some parts of Laguna. The Western Sector is
from Tanay going to Morong, Antipolo, Cainta, Taytay and Manila.
They are members of the different transport organizations and have
a terminal space in the Grand Central Terminal.  
Non-member associations of jeeps / busses that travel along Tanay
area do not have their own terminals at the public market.  
The Upper Barangays Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association,
whose route is in the upland part of the municipality have their own
terminal at the Bagsakan Area (public market) and usually takes 1-
2 trips per day going to the upland barangays, depending on the
weather condition.
• Tricycles, Three-Wheelers & Habal-Habal
According to Franchising Section (Office of the Mayor), the

municipality has a total of 3,976 units. Existence of Three-Wheelers
and Habal-Habal going to different parts of the upland communities
is also noticeable, though specific number is not identified.
4.2.5.9 Calamities
4.2.5.9.1 Soil Erosion
Rizal’s topography is characterized by a combination of valleys
and mountains mostly the rolling to hilly portions is found in the
slope category 18 to 30% and these occur in the western portion
of Antipolo, in parts of Angono, Teresa, Baras, Cardona and the
western half of Tanay. The mountainous and very steep portions
are accounted for by the 30 to 50% and over 50% slope
categories and these can be found in most of Rodriguez, in the
eastern section of Antipolo and in the eastern portion of Tanay.
A significant portion of the provincial area suffers from severe
erosion. The causes of landslides are usually related to
instabilities in slopes considered to be a factor in the
vulnerabilities of slope to failure. (Map 8).

Fig 4.8 Erosion Areas Map

4.2.5.9.2 Flood
Flood is an overflowing of water to land that is normally dry. It
is a temporary rise of the water level, as in a river or lake or along
a seacoast, resulting in its spilling over and out of its natural or
artificial confines onto land that is normally dry. It is a form of
natural disaster when there is more water than the lakes, rivers,
oceans, or ground can hold. Floods are usually caused by
excessive runoff from precipitation or snowmelt, or by coastal
storm surges or other tidal phenomena.
Tanay having a lowland portion is considered to have high
susceptibility in that area when it comes to flood hazard. Areas
near bodies of water are also under the high susceptibility level.
4.2.5.9.3 Rainfall Induced Landslide
A landslide or landslip is a geological phenomenon, which
includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls,
deep failure of slopes, and shallow debris flows, which can occur
in offshore, coastal and onshore environments. The causes of
landslides are usually related to instabilities in slopes.
Tanay is one of the towns of Rizal with the highest susceptible
areas to rainfall-induced landslides with 33.6% of its total land
area. This may be due to the high elevation of these areas. All
the towns in Rizal except Cainta have moderately susceptible
areas and all towns have susceptibility areas. (Map 9).
4.2.6 Economic
4.2.6.1 Agriculture
Tanay is basically an agricultural town. For the year 2013, its
agricultural commodities re divided into five productions namely:
• Rice Production – Irrigated and Non-Irrigated in the town proper
(hybrid, regular and certified seeds), upland rice and seed
production
• Corn Production (Green)
• Vegetable Production
Leafy – pechay,mustasa and lettuce
Fruits - eggplant, tomato, ampalaya, squash, upo, okra
Beans – pole, beans, patani  Peanut
• Root Crops Production
Gabi
Sweet Potato
Cassava
• Fruit Tree Production
Mango
Citrus
Coconut
Fig 4.9 Rainfall Induced Landslide Map

Coffee
Banana
Out of 2,662.70 hectares containing agricultural crops in 2013, 26.78%
- rice production (dry& wet, upland & seed production), 2.03% - corn
production (green), 6.85% - vegetable production, 8.07% - root crops
production, 56.26 % fruit tree production.
Majority of the agricultural areas were occupied by crops like rice (wet
& dry) and fruit tree production. While others commodities shared an
insignificant percentage. The crop production based from the total area
harvested of 1,398.45 hectares excluding coconut are the following: rice
production - 44.59%, corn production - 1.36%, Vegetable production -
12.45%, root crops production 15.01%, fruit tree production - 26.59%.
Noticeably, more than half of the area planted for crop production was
harvested. Aggregate area production per MT excluding coconut and
corn production is 10,428.31 MT, in which 21.40% - rice production,
16.23% - vegetable production, 23.64% - root crops production, 38.73%
- fruit tree production. A total 0f 5,698 farmer-beneficiaries in Tanay
were involved on various agricultural undertakings and were
apportioned on this: 16.00% - rice production, 2.37% - corn production,
36.22% - vegetable production, 29.22% root crops production, 16.18%
- fruit tree production. Strengthening of farm organizations is continuing
through provision of technical assistance and supervisions. Various

trainings and meetings are consistently being provided to ensure the
productivity of the concerned groups.
Likewise, trainings, seminars, symposiums are also being undertaken on
Animal Production and Health Care Management. Animal vaccination
and treatment and livestock upgrading (artificial & natural process) are
also being promoted and campaigned for.
Fish production is considered as one of the major economic activity in
Tanay due to the existence of coastal barangays along Laguna Lake. It
is basically divided into two sub-sectors, inland and municipal fisheries
only. Species cultured are on the variety of tilapia, bangus and carp.
The magnitude of forest - based production activities in Tanay is
considered as less massive, if compared to other economic activities in
the community. Though not that considerable, there are families that
engage in manufacturing, using forest - based resources, to create an
item for consumption/ or for sale, thus generating an income.
4.2.6.2 Industry
Local economy consists of production, distribution and consumption of
a community. These economic activities can also be interpreted into 3
different sectors of trade and commerce namely: primary, secondary and
tertiary sectors.
The primary sector is represented with a number of 34 commercial
establishments that has a 1.73% coverage that extracts or harvests
products from the earth. This includes the production of raw material
and basic foods. Activities associated with the primary sector include
agriculture (both subsistence and commercial), mining, forestry,
farming, grazing, hunting and gathering, fishing, and quarrying. The
packaging and processing of the raw materials associated with this
sector is also considered to be part of this sector.
The secondary sector has 2.29% coverage and is represented by
manufacturing of finished goods, distribution of products and utilities
such as water and gas. Activities associated with the secondary sector
include metal working and smelting, automobile production, textile
production, chemical and engineering industries, aerospace
manufacturing, energy utilities, engineering, breweries and bottlers,
construction, and shipbuilding.
The tertiary sector is the service industry with 95.99% coverage and
obviously dominates the local economy of Tanay. This sector provides
services to the general population and to businesses. Activities
associated with this sector include retail and wholesale sales,
transportation and distribution, entertainment (movies, television, radio,
music, theater, etc.), restaurants, clerical services, media, tourism,

insurance, banking, healthcare, and law.
At present, based from the record of the BPLS - Office, there are 1,968
business establishments that constitute the Trade and Industry Sector of
Tanay, duly registered and operational as of December 2013.
4.2.6.3 Tourism
The town continues to reinforce its position as the regional tourism
haven in Rizal. Various infrastructure developments (road
developments, facilities) were affected which further opens the town to
different possibilities. Tourism sites and locations and tourism-related
businesses are very much accessible and affordable. Substantial
increases in the number of local and foreign tourists visiting various
tourism site (barangay and its out laying areas) are very much noticeable
which lead to the town’s rapid tourism expansion. It has more than
enough number of restaurants and fast-food to accommodate the
requirement of the local and foreign travelers.
4.2.6.3.1 Local Attractions
1. Tanay Church
Located in the heart of the town proper, San Ildefonso Church,
also known as Tanay Church, is one of Jubilee Churches in the
Philippines. The National Commission declared it one of the 26
Heritage Churches in the country for Culture and the Arts on July
31, 2001, due to its age and the centuries-old religious artifacts
that it houses.
2. Daranak Falls
Daranak Falls is one of the flagship destinations of Tanay and is
a popular summer getaway for locals and tourists from in and
out of the country. A favorite location shooting area of most local
and international movies and advertising outfits in the country,
Daranak Falls nestles calmly at the foot of the Tanay mountains,
preserved with the natural vegetation, complemented with
enchanting waterfalls, ponds, and rivers cascading through
elaborate tropical trees and plants. This 14-meter high falls is
truly a refreshing location.
3. Parola
Parola and its Lakeshore provide a grand view of the Lake and
mountains. Most of the Tanay folks visit the area in early
mornings for the cool breeze and warm morning sun. At night
Parola is the guardian angel of the fisher-folks.
4. Tinipak Rock
Tinipak Rocks are splendid, naturally sculptured marble
formations that look like they have been chiseled or blasted by a
machine. It represents the core adventure of Tanay Tourism.

5. Daraitan River
Daraitan River was awarded as the cleanest inland body of water
in Region IV and a finalist for the national competition. It is an
ideal site for mountaineers, backpackers and trekkers.
6. Regina RICA
Nesting in the foothills of Sitio Aguho in Barangay Sampaloc,
Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (RICA) is a
14-hectare sanctuary for Dominican Sisters. The contemplation
area, where you can commune not only with the Almighty but
also with nature, has three waterfalls, a creek, and over 10,000
trees. But, the primary reason why devotees flock to this area is
to visit the 71-foot tall statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary.
7. Masungi Karst
Masungi Karst is a mountain rock formation that the Tanay folks
call “Palanas”. It is ideal for mountain climbing. Mountaineers
can explore the area. Campsites are available at the base of the
mountain.
4.2.6.3.2 Festivals
Festivals are one of the most anticipated events annually in the
Municipality of Tanay.
1. Tanay Rodeo Festival
To promote and market the town’s cattle and agri-eco tourism
not only within the municipality but also in the
CALABARZON region, the Municipal Government of Tanay
holds Tanay Rodeo every third week of January each year. The
festival is also in line with the celebration of Tanay Town Fiesta.
It is participated by professionals and rodeo enthusiasts, and
veterinary or animal science students from renowned
universities in the country.
2. Tanay Hane Festival
The annual Hane Festival is the commemoration of the
Municipality of Tanay’s Founding Anniversary. It is agri-eco-
tourism, arts, and cultural exhibition in one, showcasing its
vibrant tourism, abundant agricultural produce, healthy and
sustainable environment, rich arts and culture, and amiable
people. Its name is from an ordinary expression of “hane”, which
is used to seek one’s agreement. “Hane” exclusively identifies
with Tanay. For this reason, the expression “Hane” has been
adopted as the name of the Tanay’s first tourism and cultural
celebration: The Tanay Hane Festival.

4.2.7 Social
4.2.7.1 Education
As of 2013, there are a total number of 54 Day Care Centers being
operated and supervised by the municipal government, both in the town
proper and the upland area.
Other public and private schools are as follows: 48 Pre-Schools with 32
in public and 16 in private; 46 Elementary Schools with 32 in public and
14 in private; 19 schools for Secondary Education with 11 in public and
8 in private; Colleges, Universities, State University with 3 in private
and 1 in public; Vocational and Technical Schools with 3 in private.
Existence of SPED Program for elementary and secondary levels is
being offered in Ilaya and Sampaloc Elementary Schools and Tanay
National High School. These schools cater to visually impaired children
and likewise children with multiple disabilities. However, it has been
noticed that dwindling number of students on the said curriculum.
The Alternative Learning System (ALS) under the Department of
Education for elementary and secondary levels is also available in
Simeon Bendaña Memorial Elementary School, Sampaloc, Nayon and
Daraetan Elementary & National High Schools.

4.2.7.2 Health
Tanay strives to provide all its constituents in the poblacion and upland
barangays with services due them. The local government is also keenly
aware of the need to protect its citizens from all forms of abuse and to
offer them programs, policies, and basic services regardless of their
geographical location in the municipality.
Among other things, Tanay LGU has pushed for the creation of
Barangay Violence Against Women and Children desks and committees
to take up the cudgels of such vulnerable sector of the society.
The Municipal Social Welfare and Development office has been
conducting seminar-workshops apart from its monthly VAWC Council
meetings. The said activities aim to ensure that abuses and violence
committed against women and children are fully monitored and
addressed, as well as to equip the latter with valuable knowledge about
their rights under the law and how they can prevent and stop abuses done
to them.
Tanay is fortunate to have three Rural Health Units (RHU) found in the
Municipal Compound, Barangay Sampaloc and Barangay Sto. Niño.
The municipality’s RHU has also ensured that Tanayans enjoy access to
basic health services. The LGU provides free Philhealth cards to
indigent constituents, while its RHU provides expert maternal care, TB

detection and treatment, and primary care to concerned beneficiaries. It
has also established community health programs (CHPs) in which Tanay
RHU, through its community health workers (CHWs) aims to empower
indigenous peoples of Tanay, particularly the Dumagats and
Remontados.
Twenty Barangay Health Stations are also made available throughout
Tanay. All is equipped with competent and capable doctors and other
medical staff to deliver basic medical needs and services of the
community both in the town proper and in the upland barangays.
There are two private hospitals situated in the town proper of Tanay;
Tanay General Hospital and Tanay Community Hospital. Existence of
one public hospital in Barangay Sampaloc, the Army Station Hospital
of 2nd Infantry Division, Philippine Army is also accessible. However,
Army Station Hospital only provides medical attention to military
personnel, their dependents and civilians with authorization. Due to such
requirement, a Memorandum of Agreement was agreed upon between
the local government officials and the officers of the 2nd Infantry
Division supporting the availability of medical services to people from
upland barangays on emergency cases. As part of the agreement, the
local government initiated to provide medicines in order to minimize
operational expenses of the hospital.

To complement the services of the hospitals in the locality, Tanay also
has an existing 45 different types of health clinics to respond to the
various medical requirements of the community. They are as follows:
• 1 Animal Bite Center
• 12 Dental Clinics
• 5 Diagnostic Clinics
• 2 Medical & Diagnostic Clinics
• 3 Medical & Lying-in Clinics
• 8 Medical Clinics
• 7 Optical Clinics
• 4 Skin Clinics
• 1 Therapeutic Center
• 2 Veterinary Clinics
Persons with disabilities, on the other hand, are given access ramps and
handrails both on the entrance and exits of the municipal building. A
wheel chair is also on standby at the entrance. These facilities are in
compliance with Accessibility Law or BP 344. Additionally, there are
designated express lanes for PWDs, senior citizens, and pregnant
women on the municipality’s frontline services such as Treasury,
Assessor’s, and Licensing sections.

4.2.7.3 Housing
Administrative mechanism to address the multiple requirements of
housing services is in place. The municipal government is actively
undertaking mass housing projects and acquisition of new properties to
be used as relocation sites, as population (and migrants) increases
rapidly.
In 2013, the town has an existing 10 relocation sites located in
Barangays Plaza Aldea, Tandang Kutyo and Sampaloc. They were
funded either by the Tanay Municipality for informal settlers and people
who are living along the danger zones of the community, other local
government which the informal settlers to be housed came from and
NGOs/Foundation like the Araneta Foundation and Gawad Kalinga.
They are as follows:
• Barangay Tandang Kutyo
Tanayville 1995 and San Marcelino Village 2005 - All lots awarded
already for the Manila East Road Informal Settlers
Gabihan Relocation Site 2010 - houses the Typhoon Ondoy victims,
Gawad Kalinga (GK) and CSP beneficiaries
Buro’s Hill 2011 - for the informal settlers living in Gamo Creek,
Manila East Road Informal Settlers and Himlayang Bayan areas
• Barangay Plaza Aldea
Southville 10 or Daong - Informal Settlers from Manila East Road
and Informal Settlers from Pasig City

Sitio Waray Relocation Site – Informal Settlers from Barangay Plaza
Aldea
• Barangay Sampaloc
Bayucan Relocation Site 2009 - Informal Settlers from Barangay
Sampaloc
Pinagsabiran Relocation Site – Informal Settlers from Barangay
Sampaloc
It is interesting to mention the existence of a private socialized housing
projects in the town, but its existence does not all suffice the housing
demand of the community, or those who doesn’t have the capability to
have their own. For this is only ideal for salaried employees or families
capable of availing housing loan packages.
4.2.7.4 Protective Services
Tanay Police Station supervises the maintenance of peace and order of
the community. The PNP-Tanay has a total workforce of 45 policemen
as reported by the concerned office in 2013. Such number implies that
there is one policeman for every 2,361 residents of the town, based from
the projected population of 2013.
It is divided into 6 different sections, namely the personnel section,
operation section, intelligence group, investigation section, traffic patrol
group that has shifts day and night and the police community services.
Police stations are situated in the municipal government office and also
a sub-station in Brgy. Sampaloc to be able to extend protective
assistance to people from upland barangays.
In spite of the obvious inadequacy in the number of policemen, efforts
were obviously being undertaken to ensure the peace and safety of the
community. Police visibility is satisfactory enough, thus discouraging
lawless people to engage themselves into criminal acts.
Meanwhile, Tanay Fire Station consists of 20 active personnel. It has 3
functional fire trucks, 2 stationed at the municipal government office,
while the other 1 is in Tanay Fire Sub-Station, Tanay Public Market.
Other logistics were also identified, though some of them were found to
be useful, there are few that were found to be ineffective already.
The municipal government is currently using the services of employees
under the Job Order Basis, the recruits of Peace and Safety Action Force.
The intention of such employment was created by the municipal
government, to complement with the duties and responsibilities of the
police force regarding provision of protective services for the
community. They may be utilized for additional job responsibilities,
whenever the need arises.

4.2.7.5 Religion
Major religious denominations are Roman Catholic, Iglesia ni Cristo
(INC) and Born Again Christian. Other denominations are Jehovah’s
Witnesses, Dating Daan, Mormons, Seventh Day Adventist, Islam,
Hindu and Protestant.
4.3 MICRO SITE PROFILE
4.3.1Slope and Elevation
Fig 4.10 Site Slope and Elevation

Elevation shows that the site has little to no slope. Longitudinal Section (first
photo) flows from 4m down to 3m. Latitude Section (second photo) flows from
3m up to 4m.
4.3.2 Utilities
4.3.2.1 Water Supply
The Local Waterworks Utilities Association (LWUA) facility is serving
the chosen site for the project. Groundwater is also excellent in the area.
4.3.2.2 Power Supply
The site’s power supply generation is provided by MERALCO.
Sidewalk illuminations are still on going as part of the renewal
development program of the municipal government.
4.3.2.3 Telecommunication Facilities
The location has very good signal for telecommunication companies
including PLDT, Globe Telecom, SMART Company and Sun Telecom.
Broadcasting of various television and radio stations and wi-fi
connections are also good because of the site’s proximity to the town
proper.
4.3.3 Micro-Climate Analysis
4.3.3.1 Sun Path and Wind Pattern

Fig 4.11 Site Analysis
4.3.3.2 Temperature
SITE
Fig 4.12 Temperature Data

4.3.4 Man-Made Structures
4.3.4.1 Adjacent Structures and Establishments
The site is a kilometer away from the Tanay Municipal Hall, Police
Station, Tanay Community Hospital and other business establishments
such as supermarkets and public market. Two kilometers from the site
is the Tanay General Hospital. Adjacent to its location are residential
area, a resort, a hardware store and a church. Various cemeteries are also
available within the five kilometer radius from the site.
TANAY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
TANAY POLICE STATION
Fig 4.13 Site and its adjacent structures
4.3.4.2 Road Infrastructures
Access to the site is from M.H. Del Pilar Street.

4.3.5 Hazards
From the CLUP, various natural and man-made hazards are discovered in Tanay
but it is nowhere near the chosen site.
4.3.5.1 Natural
Natural hazards like fault lines, landslide areas and flooding areas can
actually do an unpredictable harm not just on the building but also to its
users. It is important to identify these hazards in order to make mitigation
strategies to the project.
1. Earthquake
According to the Municipal Planning and Development of Tanay, there are
no known faults running along the site.
2. Landslide
The area, according to the municipality’s landslide susceptibility, has low
landslide susceptibility because of its sloping location.
4.3.5.2 Man-made
No man-made hazards are near the location.

4.3.6 Photo Documentation
Fig 4.14 Site Photo A, 2017
Fig 4.15 Site Photo B, 2017

Fig 4.16 Site Photo C, 2017
Fig 4.16 Site Photo C, 2017

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Center for Rehabilitation and Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Dependent Youths 39

CHAPTER IV: SITE SELECTION

place far from the busy city for easier recuperation.

4.2 SITE CRITERIA

Criteria Site Justification Score

1. Land Site must be available for project development. 15%

Zoning of the proposed project.

3. Population Population of drug and alcohol dependent youths in 5%

the region and its neighboring regions must be

appropriate for the site.

4. Climate A tropical climate must be considered to be able to 5%

create several natural open spaces to socialize

without using too much outdoor climate-mitigation

5. Vegetation Presence of greeneries to shade and keep the place 5%

6. Soil Condition Soil must be firm enough to hold a building’s 10%

foundation and strong enough to withstand ground

7. Topography A slight to no slope will give opportunities for natural 5%

8. Transportation Proximity to transport terminals and presence of 10%

other basic transportations nearby.

9. Environment Clean and healthy environment with less pollution in 5%

10. Utilities Proximity of site for services. 5%

types of threat to their well-being must be a priority.

12. Adjacent Accessibility to other institutions that can support 10%

Structures and helped the proposed center for rehabilitation and

treatment for drug and alcohol dependent youths such

as police stations and hospitals.

Table 4.1 Site Criteria

4.3 SITE DESCRIPTION

The site is located in Barangay Kay-Buto, Province of Rizal. It is approximately

through M.H. Del Pilar Street.

4.3.2 Configuration and Size

lower edges and has total area of 3.2 hectares.

4.3.3 Land Use and Zoning

According to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Tanay,

on the south peripheries of Kay-Buto road, surrounded by residential land. Its

proposed land use is institutional.

4.4 SITE EVALUATION AND JUSTIFICATION

Criteria Site Justification Score

1. Land The lot is government-owned lot available for 15/15

Zoning the Municipality of Tanay, the site which is located

in Brgy. Kay-Buto is under the agricultural zone

located on the south peripheries of Kay-Buto road,

surrounded by residential land. Its proposed land use

3. Population According to the Population and Migration 2/5

Information Center Survey established by the

Municipality of Tanay, as of December 2015, the

total population is 119, 542 and according to PNP, a

total number of 534 youth drug users, pushers and

runners are tallied in the CALABARZON region.

4. Climate According to the Municipality of Tanay, its climate 5/5

is classified as tropical. During most months of the

year, there is significant rainfall in Tanay. There is

only a short dry season. The temperature here

averages 27.1 °C. Precipitation here averages 2410

5. Vegetation A few number trees are evident within the 2/5

boundaries of the lot.

7. Topography The whole coverage of the Municipality of Tanay 5/5

has a combination of sloping and flat topography