SUMMARY REPORT

RESULTS OF THE MGB GEOHAZARD ASSESSMENT COVERING

THIRTY TWO (32) MUNICIPALITIES/CITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA

In line with the recent Presidential Directive and NDCC resolutions following the February
17 Southern Leyte landslide incident, and the need to fast track the geohazard mapping
program along the eastern seaboard of the Philippines, geologists from the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau-Regional Office III (MGB-R3) conducted a geohazard assessment
of the barangays in the municipalities/cities in the province of Nueva Ecija.

Each barangay was classified according to their susceptibility to landslide and/or flooding.
For landslide susceptibility, the rating parameters are as follows:

High
• Presence of active and/ or recent landslides
• Presence of numerous and large tension cracks along slope adjacent to the
community and that would directly affect the community
• Areas with drainages that are prone to landslides damming
• Steep/Unstable slopes consisting of loose materials

Moderate
• Areas with indicative and/or old landslides
• Presence of small tension cracks along slope and are located away from the
community
• Moderate slopes

Low
• Low to gently sloping
• No presence of tension cracks

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Each barangay was rated into low, moderate or high for flooding susceptibility with the
rating parameters as follows:

Low
• 0 – 0.5 meter depth of floodwaters

Moderate
• 0.51 – 1 meter depth of floodwaters

High
• > 1 meter depth of floodwaters

With regards to landslide susceptibility, the barangays assessed include areas that are
located on and/or near slopes and riverbanks and have the potential for landslide
occurrence. The rating of each barangay presented herein particularly refers to the
barangay proper since majority of the population is located there. It should be noted,
however, that the rating does not necessarily reflect those of the sitios. These barangays
were presented with a Landslide Threat Advisory informing their susceptibility to
landslides and the corresponding recommendations particular to the barangay.

The flood susceptibility of the barangays in the ten (10) municipalities/city was also
assessed. Barangays classified with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding are
located in identified low portions of the barangay, in topographically low-lying areas
and/or near a major river system. These barangays were presented with a Geohazard
Threat Advisory informing their susceptibility to flooding and the corresponding
recommendations particular to the barangay.

Table 1. Number of Assessed Barangays

Municipality/City Total Barangays

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 Number of Assessed
Barangays
1. Aliaga 26 26
2. Bongabon 28 28
3. Cabanatuan City* 89 89
4. Carranglan 17 17
5. Cuyapo 51 51
6. Gabaldon 16 16
7. City of Gapan 23 23
8. Gen. M. Natividad 20 20
9. Gen. Tinio 12 12
10. Guimba 64 64
11. Laur 17 17
12. Licab 11 11
13. Llanera 22 22
14. Lupao 24 24
15. Science City of Muñoz 37 37
16. Nampicuan 21 21
17. Palayan City* 20 20
18. Pantabangan 14 14
19. Peñaranda 10 10
20. Quezon 16 16
21. Rizal 22 22
22. San Jose City 38 38
23. San Leonardo 15 15
24. Sta. Rosa 33 33
25. Sto. Domingo 24 24
26. Talavera 53 53
27. Talugtug 28 28
28. Zaragosa 19 19
29. Cabiao** 23 23
30. Jaen** 27 27
31. San Antonio** 16 16
32. San Isidro** 9 9

TOTAL 845 845

*- UNDP 2005 (MGBCO), updating of hazard maps conducted by the MGBR3

**- conducted during the 2004-2005 hazard mapping along Pampanga River

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SUMMARY OF THE ASSESSMENT:

1. Municipality of Aliaga

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Aliaga have the potential for

landslide occurrence.

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in three (3) barangays (Sta. Monica, San
Eustacio and San Emiliano).

• There are ten (10) barangays with none to low susceptibility to flooding
(Magsaysay, Santiago, San Felipe (Bata), Umangan, San Eustacio, Sto. Tomas,
Macabucod, San Pablo (Matanda), Poblacion Centro and Poblacion West)

• There are ten (10) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding. Most
of the residential area has low flooding susceptibility. Agricultural areas of the
barangay has moderate to high susceptibility (Sto. Rosario, Bucot, San Pablo
Bata, Poblacion East I, Poblacion East II, Poblacion West III, San Carlos, Betes,
Pantok and Sunson).

• There are three (3) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
These barangays have portions adjacent to active creeks and river channel (Sta.
Monica, San Juan and San Felipe Matanda).

• There are two (2) barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
The barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active
creeks and river channel (San Emiliano and La Purisima).

2. Municipality of Bongabon

• There is one (1) barangay with high landslide and debris flow susceptibility (Labi)

• There are four (4) barangays with low flood susceptibility (Magtanggol Palomaria,
Sinipit and Olivete).

• There are two (2) barangays with low to moderatye flood susceptibility (Antipolo
and Makabaklay)

• There are five (5) barangays with moderate flood susceptibility (Pesa, Tugatog,
Larcon, Cruz and Santor).

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 • There are three (3) barangays with moderate to high flood susceptibility (Vega,
Ariendo and Lusok).

• There are four (4) barangays with portions susceptible to high level floods. These
barangays are located near active creeks and Digmala River and with portions that
are located in generally low-lying areas. (Labi, Curva and Caingin).

• Riverbank erosion is identified in four (4) barangays (Calaanan, Pesa,Tugatog and

Larcon)

3. Cabanatuan City

• Updating of the 2005 Hazard Maps (UNDP 2005)

• Location of the barangay centers included in the geohazard data base

• Hazard identified is mostly related to flooding from the overflow of major rivers
including Pampanga River, Cabu River and creeks traversing the area.

• Majority of the city has a low susceptibility to flooding. Barangays with moderate to
high susceptibility are those located adjacent to the river and located in the
generally low-lying areas. With historical moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
and flashflooding particularly in the areas influenced by Pampanga River and
Cabu River, and flash flood coming from the adjacent mountainous municipalities
and with natural drainage draining towards the city.

4. Municipality of Carranglan

• There are two (2) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Salazar and Burgos)

• There are six (6) barangays with moderate to high landslide susceptibility (Gen.
Luna, Capintalan, Minuli, Putlan, Piut and Joson(Digdig) )

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in two (2) barangays (Piut and Puncan)

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (T. L. Padilla, F. C
Otic, Bunga and Putlan)

• There are six (6) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding. Most
areas of the barangay are low susceptible. Agricultural lands and portions near
creek/river are moderately susceptible to flooding. (D. L. Maglanoc, G. S. Rosario,
R. A. Padilla, San Agustin, Puncan and Bantug)

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 • There are two (2) barangays with portions susceptible to high level floods. These
barangays are located near active creeks and Carranglan River and with portions
that are located in generally low-lying areas. (Bantug and Gen. Luna)

• There are six (6) barangays with landslide susceptibility due to faulting and
seismicity (Capintalan, Minuli, Putlan, Piut, Joson (Digdig) and Puncan)

5. Municipality of Cuyapo

• There are thirty five (35) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (barangay
centers and populated areas) in the municipality of Gerona (Sta. Clara,
Nagmisaan, Burgos, Cabileo, Curva, Simimbaan, Sabit, Bued, Malineng, Sta.
Cruz, Cacapasan, Colosboa, Rizal, Salagusog, Columbitin, Paitan Sur, Paitan
Norte, Nagcuralan, San Juan, Landig, Bonifacio, Baloy, Tutuloy, Calancuasan
Sur, Calancuasan Norte, Luna, Maycaban, Landig, Cabatuan, Malbeg, Bantog,
Latap, Pugo, District 1,2 and 6). Most of the purok affected with localized flooding
are located in the low-lying portion of the barangay, do not have sufficient drainage
and located near the creek/river systems traversing the barangay.

• The are sixteen (16) barangays experiencing different susceptibility to flooding

from low, moderate to high depending on the topographic location (Tagtagumbao,
Ungab, Districts [4, 5, 7, 8], San Antonio, Loob, Bentigan, San Jose, Bulala,
Bibiclat, Matindeg, Bambanaba, Piglisan, Villa Flores). These are low-lying areas
affected by the overflow from the creek/rivers and excessive surface run-off
coming from the adjacent barangays and municipalities. Backflooding results from
the inadequate drainage and exit points during unusually heavy rainy day and
typhoon periods. Structurally controlled flooding such as elevated roads and road
system with insufficient drainage, irrigation canals and excessive release of water
from dams in the nearby municipalities of Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan is also a
possible cause.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding that usually subside after the rains can be attributed to
inadequate drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

• For landslide susceptibility, there are five barangays with low to moderate
susceptibility to landslides. The topography is generally gently sloping and no
tension cracks were observed (Paitan Sur, Paitan Norte, Nagcuralan, San Juan
and Landig).

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6. Municipality of Gabaldon

• There are three (3) barangays with high landslide susceptibility (Cuyapa,
Pinamalisan, and Sawmill).

• There are six (6) barangays with moderate landslide susceptibility (Calabasa,
Macasandal, Malinao, Pantoc, South Poblacion, and Tagumpay).

• There are four (4) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Bagong Sikat,
Bagting, Bantug, and Bitulog – North Poblacion).

• There are three (3) barangays with no landslide susceptibility (Bugnan, Camachile,
and Ligaya).

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, all assessed barangays were found
to be susceptible to flooding. These barangays are located in low-lying areas
and/or lie near a major river system.

7. City of Gapan

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in the City of Gapan have the

potential for landslide occurrence.

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in four (4) barangays (Parcutela, Marelo, San
Lorenzo and Kapalangan).

• There is one (1) barangay with low to high susceptibility to flooding (Mangino)

• There are twenty one (21) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to
flooding. These barangays have portions adjacent to active creeks and river
channel (Parcutela, Marelo, San Roque, Malimba, Sto. Cristo Sur, Sto. Cristo
Norte, Bayanihan, San Nicolas, Pambuan, San Lorenzo, San Vicente, Sta. Cruz,
Maburak, Mabuga, Putting Tubig, Bungo, Mahipon, Kapalangan, Bulak, Sto. Niño
and Balante).

• There is one (1) barangay with high susceptibility to flooding. The barangay has
portions located near active creeks and river channel (Makabaklay).

8. Municipality of Gen. M. Natividad

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 • There are six (6) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (barangay centers
and populated areas) in the municipality of Gen. Natividad (Pinahan, Platero,
Natividad, Magasawang Sampaloc, Balangkare Norte and Balangkare Sur).

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in most areas of the
barangay but there are purok/sitio that have moderate susceptibility to flooding.
Most of the areas affected with localized flooding are located in the lowlying
portion of the barangay, agricultural areas, no sufficient drainage, located near the
creek/river/irrigation channels traversing the barangay and backflooding (Manarog,
Talabutab Norte, Belen and Poblacion).

• There are ten (10) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in most areas but
there are purok/sitio that have moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. Most of
the areas affected with flooding are located near the Pampanga River, generally
locate in the low-lying portion of the barangay, agricultural areas, no sufficient
drainage, located near the creek/river/irrigation channels traversing the barangay
and backflooding (Sapang Bato, Kabuluan, Mataas na Kahoy, Burol, Balaring,
Pulong Singkamas, Picaleon, Panacsac, Talabutab Sur and Bravo)

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding that usually subside after the drains can be attributed to
inadequate drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

9. Municipality of Gen. Tinio

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Gen. Tinio have the potential

for landslide occurrence.

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in seven (7) barangays (Pias, Rio Chico,
Poblacion East, Poblacion Centro, Poblacion West, Bago and Padolina).

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Nazareth, San
Pedro, Sampaguita and Pulong Matong).

• There is one (1) barangay with low to moderate susceptibility to sheet flooding
(Concepcion)

• There are four (4) barangays with portions susceptible to moderate to high level
floods. These barangays have portions adjacent to active creeks and river channel
(Pias, Rio Chico, Bago and Padolina).

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 • There are three (3) barangays with portions susceptible to high level floods. These
barangays have portions located near active creeks and river channel (Poblacion
East, Poblacion Centro and Poblacion West).

10. Municipality of Guimba

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Guimba have the potential for

landslide occurrence.
• Active riverbank erosion is observed in twenty six (26) barangays (Sta. Cruz, San
Bernardino, Caballero, Triala, Culong, Bagong Barrio, Pasong Inchic, San
Rafael, Casongsong, Bacayao, Macamias, Guiset, San Andres, Ayos Lomboy,
Macapabellag, Faigal, Cavite, Sta. Lucia, San Miguel, Manacsac, Caingin-Tabing
Ilog, Calem, Partida II, Macatcatuit, Narvacan II and Sta. Veronica.

• There are sixteen (16) barangays with none to low susceptibility to flooding
(Tampac I, Tampac II, Tampac III, Sta. Cruz, San Bernardino, Caballero, Triala,
Consuelo, San Roque, Manggang Marikit, San Rafael, Naglabrahan, Cardinal,
Magpandayan, Catimon and Banitan).

• There are thirteen (14) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.
Most of the residential area has low flooding susceptibility. Identified low-lying and
agricultural areas of the barangay has moderate to high susceptibility (Bagong
Barrio, Pasong Inchic, Casongsong, Guiset, San Andres, Camiling, Cabaruan,
Lamorito, Maybubon, San Agustin, Magpandayan, Balingog East, Bantug and Sto.
Cristo).

• There are twelve (12) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
The barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions adjacent to active creeks
and river channel (Culong, Cawayan Bugtong, Narvacan I, Macamias, Ayos
Lomboy, San Miguel, Galvan, Yuzon, Agcano, Partida I, Macatcatuit and
Saranay).

• There are sixteen (16) barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to
flooding. The barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near
active creeks and river channel (Pacac, Bacayao, Balbalino, San Marcelino, Saint
John (Poblacion), Macapabellag, Sta. Ana, Faigal, Sinulatan, Sta. Lucia, Bulakid,
Escano, Manacsac, Balingog West, Subol and Maturanoc).

• There are eight (7) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding. These barangays
have portions adjacent to active creeks and river channel, and has naturally low-
lying areas (Cavite, Caingin-Tabing Ilog, Calem, Partida II, Lennec, Narvacan II
and Sta. Veronica).

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11. Municipality of Laur

• There is one (1) barangay with moderate landslide susceptibility (Bayug)

• There are four (4) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Bacao, Burac,
Pantoc and San Fernando).

• There are twelve (12) barangays with low flood susceptibility (Poblacion I, II, III,
San Felipe, San Juan. Paludpod, Pintol, Bacao, Pantoc, Bayug, San Isidro and
San Fernando).

• There is one (1) barangay with moderate flood susceptibility (Pinagbayanan)

• There are nine (9) barangays with low to moderate flood susceptibility (Poblacion
IV, Siclong, San Vicente, Canantong, San Josef, Sagana, Labi, Casa Real and
Burac).

• There are five (5) barangays and one (1) sitio with portions susceptible to high
level floods. These barangays are located near active creeks and Coronel River
and with portions that are located in generally low-lying areas. (Pacarso,
Kamuning, Panaulo, Betania, San Antonio and Sitio Pangarulong)

• There are two (2) barangays and one (1) sitio with portions prone to liquefaction
(Panaulo, Betania and Sitio Pangarulong)

12. Municipality of Licab

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Licab have the potential for

landslide occurrence.

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in three (3) barangays (Tabing Ilog, Villarosa
and San Cristobal).

• There are three (3) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding. Most
of the residential area has low flooding susceptibility. Agricultural areas of the
barangay has moderate to high susceptibility (San Casimiro, Sta. Maria and San
Jose).

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 • There are seven (7) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
These barangays have portions adjacent to active creeks and river channel
(Poblacion, Poblacion Norte, San Juan, Tabing Ilog, Linao, Villarosa and San
Cristobal).

• There is one (1) barangay with high susceptibility to flooding. The barangay has
naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active creeks and river channel
(Aquino).

13. Municipality of Llanera

• There are eighteen (18) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (barangay
centers and populated areas) in the municipality of Llanera (Gomez, Florida
Blanca, Villa Veniegas, Sta. Barbara, Ligaya, San Nicolas, Caridad Norte, Casile,
Gen Luna, Murcon, Gen. Ricarte, Mabini, Inanama, A. Bonifdacio Sur, A. Bonifacio
Norte, Victoria, Bagumbayan and Plaridel).

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in most areas but
there are purok/sitio that have moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. Most of
the areas affected with localized flooding are located in the low-lying portion of the
barangay, agricultural areas, no sufficient drainage, located near the
creek/river/irrigation channels traversing the barangay and backflooding (Caridad
Sur, San Felipe, San Vicente and Basque).

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding that usually subside after the rains can be attributed to
inadequate drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

14. Municipality of Lupao

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, there are six (6) barangays in Lupao that are
located on and/or near slopes and have potential for landslide occurrence. The
rating of each barangay presented herein particularly refers to the barangay
proper since majority of the population is located there.

• Most of the barangays in the municipality of Lupao has a low flood and flashflood
susceptibility. For this rapid geohazard assessment and mapping, flooding had
been classified into flash, sheet, channel confined or river flooding and urban
flooding. Since the municipality is generally located at a higher elevation than the
nearby municipalities, there is a low incidence of the creeks and rivers

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 overtopping its banks. However, there are barangays that are possible landslide
debris accumulation zones based on past events such as the North Luzon
Earthquake of 1990.

• The twenty four (24) barangays in the municipality of Lupao have low
susceptibility to flooding.

• One barangay (1), Tienzo has a low susceptibility in most area of the barangay;
however, Purok 3 has a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Other hazards identified include river flooding or channel confined flooding, active
river bank erosion and siltation. Riverbank erosion was observed in the active
creeks/river and natural channels traversing the municipality (Arimal Creek,
Panabcan River, Agupalo River, Balibago Creek, Alimutong Creek, Macanawed
River). Siltation will result to shallow riverbeds.

15. Science City of Muñoz

• There are twenty four (24) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Bantug,
Cabisuculan, Calabalabaan, Calisitan, Curva, Gabaldon, Labney, Licaong,
Linglingay, Magtanggol, Maligaya, Mangandingay, Maragol, Mapangpang,
Naglabrahan, Poblacion East, Poblacion South, Poblacion West, Rang-ayan,
Rizal, San Andres, Villa Quizon, Villa Isla and Villa Nati).

• There are seven (7) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.
Agricultural areas of the barangay, identified low-lying areas and those located
near the creek/river channel has moderate susceptibility (Balante, Bical,
Palusapis, Poblacion North, San Antonio, San Felipe and Sapang Cauayan).

• There are four (4) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. The
barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active creeks
and river channel (Bagong Sikat, Catalanacan, Franza and Matingkis).

• Riverbank erosion was observed in the active creeks/river and natural channels
traversing the municipality such as Ilog Baliwag, Calisitan Creek, Sinulatan Creek
and Napnitan Creek.

• Siltation is evident along the active channels traversing the municipality.

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 • The Casecnan irrigation system passes through several barangays of the city. To
date, the effect of the Casecnan canals with regard to flooding is not evident yet.

16. Municipality of Nampicuan

• All twenty one (21) barangays experience varying degrees of flooding.

• There are ten (10) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding (Edy,
Tony, Maeling, Medico, Cabawangan, East Central Poblacion, South West
Poblacion, West Poblacion, North West Poblacion and West Central Poblacion).

• Nine (9) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding (Recuerdo,

Mayantoc, Alemania, Cabaducan East, Amb. Alzate Village, Cabaducan West,
South East Poblacion, Estacion and South Central Poblacion)

• Only one (1) barangay has a moderate susceptibility to flooding.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding that usually subside after the rains can be attributed to
inadequate drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

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17. Palayan City

• Updating of the 2005 Hazard Map (UNDP 2005)

• Barangay locations are included in the geohazard database.

• Landslide and flooding hazards are present in the city.

• Barangays with susceptibility to flooding are influenced by the Pampanga River

and creeks traversing the barangays. There are generally low lying portions with
moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• The mountainous areas have moderate to high susceptibility to landslides.

18. Municipality of Pantabangan

• There are three (3) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (East Poblacion,
Malbang and Fatima).

• There are three (3) barangays with low to moderate landslide susceptibility
especially along the highway and road shoulders (BLISS-San Juan, Naponnapon
and Conversion).

• There is one (1) barangay with moderate to high landslide susceptibility. There are
indications of old landslides in the barangay (Marikit).

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in three (3) barangays (Fatima, Cambitala

and BLISS-San Juan).

• There are two (2) barangays with portions susceptible to moderate to high level
floods. These barangays are located near active creeks/river and with portions that
are located in generally low-lying areas. (Ganduz and Cadaclan).

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19. Municipality of Peñaranda

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Peñaranda have the potential

for landslide occurrence.

Active riverbank erosion is observed in seven (7) barangays (Callos, San Josef,
Sinasajan, Las Piñas, Sto. Tomas, Poblacion 3 and Poblacion 4).

• There are three (3) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (San Mariano,
Poblacion 1 and Poblacion 2).

• There are seven (7) barangays with portions susceptible to moderate to high level
floods. These barangays have areas located near active creeks and river channel
(Callos, San Josef, Sinasajan, Las Piñas, Sto. Tomas, Poblacion 3 and Poblacion
4)).

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Sasmuan have the potential

for landslide occurrence.

• There are seven (7) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Sta. Lucia, Sta. Monica, San Antonio, San Nicolas 1 st, San Nicolas 2nd, Sto.
Tomas and San Pedro).

• There are five (5) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding. These barangays
have portions that are adjacent to active creeks and river channel and are
generally located in the low-lying areas (Batang 1 st, Batang 2nd, Mabuanbuan,
Sebitanan and Malusak).

• Liquefaction is possible in all barangays.

20. Municipality of Quezon

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Quezon have the potential for

landslide occurrence.

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in seven (7) barangays (San Alejandro, Sta.
Rita, Ilog Baliwag, Sta. Clara, Sto. Cristo, San Andres I and San Andres II).

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Sto. Tomas Feria,
San Miguel, San Manuel and Doña Lucia)
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 • There are seven (7) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.
Most of the residential area has low flooding susceptibility. Agricultural areas of the
barangay has moderate to high susceptibility (Bertese, Sta. Rita, Sta. Clara, Brgy. I
(Poblacion), Brgy. II (Poblacion), Dulong Bayan and San Andres I).

• There are two (2) barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
The barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active
creeks and river channel (San Alejandro and Ilog Baliwag).

There are three (3) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding. These barangays
have portions adjacent to active creeks and river channel, and has naturally low-
lying areas (Pulong Bahay, Sto. Cristo and San Andres II).

21. Municipality of Rizal

• There is one (1) barangay with high landslide susceptibility (Sta. Monica).

• There are three (3) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Casilagan, Villa
Paraiso and Villa Labrador).

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in one (1) barangay (Canaan East).

• These barangays are with low susceptibility to flooding (Portal, Balasing, Del Pilar,
Aglipay, Bicos, Maligaya, Agbannawag, Pag-asa, Paco Roman,
Cabucbucan, Canaan East, Canaan West, Gen. Luna, Casilagan, Villa Paraiso,
Villa Labrador)

• Although most of the populated areas of the barangay have low susceptibility to
flooding, there are barangays with portions susceptible to moderate to high level
floods. These barangays have populated portions located near active creeks and
the Pampanga River and with portions that are located in generally low-lying
areas. (,Estrella/Subdivision, Calaocan, San Gregorio, San Esteban, Cabucbucan,
Macapsing, Canaan East and Gen. Luna).

22. City of San Jose

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• There is one barangay with low landslide susceptibility (Tayabo)

• There is one barangay with low to moderate landslide susceptibility (Floresta)

• There are twenty five (25) barangays with low flooding susceptibility. Isolated and
localized flooding are structurally controlled and due to drainage problems. (Sto.
Niño 3rd, Sto. Niño 2nd, Manikla, Tayabo, Malasin, Porais, Villa Joson, San Juan,
Villa Marina, Kaliwanagan, Culaylay, Palestina, Pinili, Bagong Sikat,
Kamanagsakan, Calaocan, Sibut, San Agustin, Abar 1 st , Sto. Tomas, Rafael
Rueda, Crisanto Sanchez, Canuto Ramos, Raymundo Eugenio, F. E. Marcos)

• There are four (4) barangays with low to moderate flooding susceptibility.
Localized flooding is due to absence of drainage system and overflow from silted
river channels. Moderately flooded are agricultural areas and identified low portion
of the barangay. (Tulat, Dizol, Abar 2nd and Caanawan)

There are six (6) barangays with moderate to high flooding susceptibility. Flooding
is due to insufficient and clogged drainage system, overflow from silted river
channels and identified low-lying areas compared to the rest of the city. (Sto. Niño
1st , Kita-Kita, Tabulak, Parang Mangga, A. Pascual and San Mauricio)

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 • Active riverbank erosion is observed in three (3) barangays (Tulat, Tabulak and
Parang Mangga).

23. Municipality of San Leonardo

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in San Leonardo have the

potential for landslide occurrence.

• Active riverbank erosion is observed in seven (7) barangays (Pias, Rio Chico,
Poblacion East, Poblacion Centro, Poblacion West, Bago and Padolina).

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Nazareth, San
Pedro, Sampaguita and Pulong Matong).

• There is one (1) barangay with low to moderate susceptibility to sheet flooding
(Concepcion)

• There are four (4) barangays with portions susceptible to moderate to high level
floods. These barangays have portions adjacent to active creeks and river channel
(Pias, Rio Chico, Bago and Padolina).

• There are three (3) barangays with portions susceptible to high level floods. These
barangays have portions located near active creeks and river channel (Poblacion
East, Poblacion Centro and Poblacion West).

24. Municipality of Sta. Rosa

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Sta. Rosa have the potential

for landslide occurrence.
• There are ten (10) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Mapalad,
Malacañang, Liwayway, Tagpos, Soledad, Rajal Centro, Rajal Sur, Rajal Norte,
Inspector, Sto. Rosario).
• There are fifteen (15) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(San Isidro, San Pedro, San Joseph, Maliolio, Sta. Teresita, Zamora, Gomez, San
Mariano, Luna, Valenzuela, Mabini, Aguinaldo, Burgos, Tramo and Cojuangco).
• There are four (4) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding. These barangays
have portions that are adjacent to active creeks and river channel and
are generally located in the low-lying areas (La Fuente, Lourdes, Isla and Berang).

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 • There are four (4) barangays susceptible to low, moderate to high flooding. These
barangays are adjacent to creek and are with identified low-lying areas (Sapsap,
Rizal, Del Pilar and San Gregorio)
• .Active riverbank erosion is present in six (6) barangays (Mapalad, Malacañang,
Sto. Rosario, Sapsap, Isla and Tramo).
• There is possible liquefaction in one (1) barangay (Isla).

25. Municipality of Sto. Domingo

• There are sixteen (16) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Baloc,
Buasao, Burgos, Cabugao, Casulucan, Comitang, Gen. Luna, Malasin,
Malayantok, Mambarao, Poblacion, Pulong Buli, Sagaba, San Francisco, San
Pascual and Sta. Rita). Brgy. Comitang has portions that are susceptible to
moderate to high flooding.

• There are two (2) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding (Hulo
and Sto. Rosario).

• There are five (5) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. The
barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active creeks
and river channel (Concepcion, Maligaya, Dolores, San Agustin and San Fabian).

• Brgy. Mabini has portions that are susceptible to low to moderate and moderate
to high level floods.

• Riverbank erosion was observed in the active creeks/river and natural channels
traversing the municipality such as Talavera River, Sapang Cauayan, Papaya
River and Ilog Baliwag.

• Siltation is evident along the active channels traversing the municipality.

26. Municipality of Talavera

• There are forty two (42) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (San
Pascual, Lomboy, Campos, Burnay, Valle, Calipahan, Andal Alino, Esguerra,

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 Marcos, Mamandil, Bantug, Dinarayat, Bacal I, Bacal II, Bacal III, Matingkis,
Baluga, San Miguel na Munti, Sicsican Matanda, Casulucan Este, Tabacao,
Basang Hamog, Pantoc Bulac, Tagaytay, Cabubulaunan, Caputian, Mabuhay,
Collado, Kinalanguyan, Sibul, Bugtong na Buli, Dimasalang Norte, Dimasalang
Sur, Bantug Hacienda, Gulod, Sampaloc, Paludpod, San Ricardo, Bagong Sikat,
Homestead I, Homestead II and Pinagpanaan).

• There are four (4) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.
Agricultural areas of the barangay, identified low-lying areas and those located
near the creek/river channel has moderate susceptibility (Pulong San Miguel,
Maestrang Kikay, La Torre, Caaminaplahan and Pula).

• There are four (4) barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
The barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active
creeks and river channel. There are also purok of the barangays that are located
below the road level, such that when the river overflows, unusually high level
floods had been experienced (Matias, Poblacion Sur, Pulong San Miguel and
Bulac).

• There are three (3) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Bagong Silang, Pagasa and Minabuyok). Silted creek channels, topographic and
structure control, and being adjacent to the creek/rivers are the factors that
influence flooding in the vicinity.

• Riverbank erosion was observed in the active creeks/river and natural channels
traversing the municipality. Talavera River is the main drainage in the
municipality. Other natural drainage include Siksikan River, Sapang Mangga,
Pantoc Bulac Creek, Balasiwa Creek, Vaca Creek and Pinagpanaan Creek.

• Siltation is evident along the active channels traversing the municipality.

27. Municipality of Talugtog

• There are eighteen (18) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (barangay
centers and populated areas) in the municipality of Talugtug (Alula, Sampaloc,
Maasin, Villa Rosario, Calisitan, Culiat, Saguing, Buted, Tibag, Patola, Sto.
Domingo, Sta. Catalina, Osmeña, Roxas, Quirino, Magsaysay, Quezon and
Cabiangan).

• There are five (5) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in most areas but
there are purok/sitio that have moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. Most of
the areas affected with localized flooding are located in the low-lying portion of the
barangay, agricultural areas, do not have sufficient drainage and located near the

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 creek/river/irrigation channels traversing the barangay (Saverona, Fronda, Villa
Rosenda, Villa Boado and Mayamot II).

• The are 5 (5) barangays experiencing different susceptibility to flooding from low,
moderate to high depending on the topographic location (Nangabulan, Cinense,
Tandoc, Mayamot and Baybayabas). These are low-lying areas affected by the
overflow from the creek/rivers and excessive surface run-off coming from the
adjacent barangays and municipalities. Backflooding results from the inadequate
drainage and exit points during unusually heavy rainy day and typhoon periods.
Structurally controlled flooding such as elevated roads and road system with
insufficient drainage, irrigation canals and excessive release of water from dams
and temporary water impoundments are also common factors.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding that usually subside after the rains can be attributed to
inadequate drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

28. Municipality of Zaragosa

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Zaragosa have the

potential for landslide occurrence.
• There are seven (7) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(San Vicente, Carmen, Pantoc, Concepcion, San Isidro, Sta. Cruz and San
Rafael).
• There are twelve (12) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding. These
barangays have portions that are adjacent to active creeks and river channel
and are generally located in the low-lying areas (Sta. Lucia Young, Sta. Lucia
Old, Del Pilar, Sto. Rosario Young, Sto. Rosario Old, Macarse, Mayamot,
Veleriana, Batitang, Manaol, H. Romero and Gen. Luna).

It should be noted that these susceptibility ratings were arrived at as of the field
assessment. However the rating could advance (e.g., from low to moderate, moderate to
high) due to changing physical conditions. Hence, the MGB constantly recommends strict
and continuous monitoring of the affected barangays.

Attached herewith are the matrices of the municipalities included in the assessment.

The geohazard assessment in the municipalities of Cabiao, Jaen, San Antonio and San
Isidro was conducted in 2004-2005 during the Hazard Assessment along the Pampanga
River. The location of the barangays was included in the geohazard data base. The data
collected during this period was incorporated in the 1:50,000 Flood Susceptibility Map of
the Province of Nueva Ecija.

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The hazard maps of Cabanatuan City and Palayan City was initially prepared by the
MGBCO-UNDP 2005 and updated during this hazard mapping and assessment project.
The location of the barangays was included in the geohazard data base. The data
collected during this period was also incorporated in the 1:50,000 Flood Susceptibility
Map of the Province of Nueva Ecija.

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