A Proposed Parola in Jalajala, Rizal

Introduction

With the Philippine Archipelago involving more than 7,107 islands pressed in a

range of 300,000 km2 (120,000 sq mi), the nation has the fifth-longest coastline on the

planet. The Philippine coast has an aggregate length of 36,289 km (22,549 mi) and is

extremely sporadic, with various coves, inlets, and islets. As an archipelago, the future

and advancement of the islands has and will dependably rely on upon oceanic travel.

The islands have narrow coastal plains, north-south mountain ranges, active

volcanoes, and high seismological activity. These elements, along with the country’s

complex geologic history and geographic position, make the Philippines one of the most

biologically diverse, most disaster prone, and most environmentally threatened in the

world. High dependence on coastal resources, overfishing and destructive fishing, and

high rates of habitat loss make fishermen in the country the poorest of the poor. The

large population sizes and disproportionate impact of climate change here makes the

poor’s situation worse.

Lighthouses mark perilous coastlines, dangerous shores, reefs, and safe

passages to ports. Vast boats rely on Parola to guide them safely. Paróla is a

lighthouse that is defined as a tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn

or guide boats at water. Once in Philippine waters, lighthouses help them maneuver

through its narrow straits and channels, calling attention to safe sections and driving

vessels to their destination ports.

General Objective

This research is entitled as “A Proposed PAROLA in Jalajala, Rizal”. The

researchers of this study aims to design a sustainable solar powered structure that will

serve as an aid to warning fishermen of hazards, coastal navigation and guiding them

safely to their destinations.

Specific Objectives

The following objectives are hereby drawn from the study:

1. To design detailed engineering;

1.1. Architectural Plans,

1.2. Structural Plans,

1.3. Electrical Plans,

1.4. Cost Estimates

2. To provide complete Site Analysis

2.1. To determine the values of the parameters needed in designing a

lighthouse with respect to Soil properties

3. To provide comprehensive Structural Analysis