Laguna - Provincial Development Plan, 2011-2013

Provincial Planning and Development Coordinating Office

Table of Contents
THE PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ............................................................... 5

K2 KINSE-KUMPLETO SERBISYO PUBLIKO KONTRA SA KAHIRAPAN 2011-2013 5
1. LAGUNA IN PERSPECTIVE ............................................................................... 7
TOPOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................... 9
CLIMATE ............................................................................................................... 9
POLITICAL DISTRICTS ........................................................................................... 9
POPULATION SIZE .............................................................................................. 10
POPULATION BY MUNICIPALITY ...................................................................... 11
INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND PRICES .............................................................. 12
2. DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ........................................................................ 14
VISION ................................................................................................................ 15
MISSION ............................................................................................................. 15
CREED: ............................................................................................................... 15
SLOGAN/GUIDING PRINCIPLE: ....................................................................... 15
POLICY AND APPROACH ................................................................................ 15
K2 KINSE KUMPLETO SERBISYO PUBLIKO KONTRA KAHIRAPAN ................... 16
OVER-ALL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.............................................................. 17
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3.1 PEACE AND ORDER .................................................................................. 17
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ................................................................................ 17
POLICIES AND STRATEGIES........................................................................... 18
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 19
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS ....................................................................... 19
3.2 EMPLOYMENT, MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOOD AND
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 20
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS ........................................................................... 21
LIVELIHOOD AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 22
3.3 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY/COASTAL AND FISHERIES RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 25
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES ............................................................ 26
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3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PRESERVATION OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
STATUS OF LAND CLASSIFICATION, LAGUNA: 2008 .................................. 27
Protected Areas ........................................................................................... 28
Mines. ............................................................................................................. 29
Air Quality. ..................................................................................................... 29
Susceptibility to Landslides and Flooding................................................. 29
Boundary Conflict. ....................................................................................... 30
POLICIES AND STRATEGIES .............................................................................. 30
TARGETS ............................................................................................................. 31
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES ...................................................... 32
3.5 LAND USE AND URBAN PLANNING
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS: ............................................................................... 34
TARGETS: ........................................................................................................ 36
PROGRAMS / PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES (PPA’s) : .................................. 36
FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS
POLICIES / STRATEGIES ................................................................................. 37
TARGET ........................................................................................................... 38
3.6 INFRASTRUCTURE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING ............................................ 41
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 42
HOUSING
POLICIES / STRATEGIES ................................................................................. 44
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 44
3.7 ECO-TOURISM
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 46
TOURISM PROMOTION AND MARKETING .................................................. 47
TOURISM STANDARDS AND SERVICES ........................................................ 48
CULTURE AND THE ARTS ............................................................................... 48
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 49
3.8 TRADE AND COMMERCE
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 51
3.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES .................................................. 54
3.10 SUSTAINABLE UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 55
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES .................................................. 56
3.11 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ........................... 57
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 58
4. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
4.1 HEALTH CARE, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL WELFARE
Delivery of Quality Health Care Services ..................................................... 59
POLICIES AND STATEGIES ............................................................................. 62
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 64
NUTRITION ...................................................................................................... 68
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 70
EDUCATION
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 75
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 78
PLANS AND PROGRAMS .............................................................................. 78
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 80
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 81
PLANS AND PROGRAMS .............................................................................. 81
4.3 SENIOR CITIZENS AND DIFFERENTLY-ABLED SECTOR
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 83
4.4 FAMILY, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POPULATION MANAGEMENT
FAMILY ............................................................................................................ 84
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 85
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.................................................... 85
WOMEN ......................................................................................................... 86
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 86
CHILDREN....................................................................................................... 87
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 87
POPULATION MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 88
TARGETS ......................................................................................................... 89
4.5 MORAL RECOVERY
PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES ..................................................................... 90
5. SPECIAL PROJECTS .................................................................................... 91

THE PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
K2 KINSE-KUMPLETO SERBISYO PUBLIKO KONTRA SA KAHIRAPAN
2011-2013
GENERAL OUTLINE
1. LAGUNA IN PERSPECTIVE
1.1 Location and Land Area

1.2 Topography
1.3 Climate
1.4 Political Districts
1.5 Population Size
1.6 Income Distribution and Prices
2. DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
2.1 SWOT Analysis

2.2 Vision
2.3 Mission
2.4 Policy and Approach
2.5 Overall Goals and Objectives
3.1 Peace and Order

3.2 Employment, Manpower, Livelihood and Cooperative
Development
3.3 Agricultural Productivity/Coastal and Fisheries Resource
Management
3.4 Environmental Protection/Preservation of Natural Resources
3.5 Land Use and Urban Planning/Finance, Ways and Means
3.6 Infrastructure
3.7 Eco-Tourism/Cultural Heritage and the Arts
3.8 Trade and Commerce/Science and Technology
3.9 Solid Waste Management
3.10 Sustainable Upland Development
3.11 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
4.1 Health Care, Nutrition and Social Welfare

4.2 Education, Youth and Sports
4.3 Senior Citizens and Differently-abled Sector

4.4 Family, Women, Children and Population Management
4.5 Moral Recovery and Gender Equality Development
5. SPECIAL PROJECTS
OVERVIEW
To meet the challenges ahead, a Provincial Medium-Term

Development Plan has to be formulated. It shall focus on appropriate
policies, strategies, programs, projects and activities that would sustain
an overall economic and social growth.
The Provincial Development Plan shall accord high priority to the

attainment of sustained economic growth, more equitable distribution
of wealth and income, improvement in the people’s quality of life, and
protection and enhancement of the province’s ecological integrity.
The creation of micro, small and medium enterprises, agribusiness

and eco-tourism industries shall generate more jobs. Strategic and
critical infrastructure projects shall be implemented to stimulate trade
and investments. Antipoverty measures, such as the enhancement of
livelihood activities, shall be ensured to provide asset reform, improve
accessibility and affordability of essential services, protect the
vulnerable groups and empower the poor.
Under the EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE GovERnance of Governor

Jeorge “E. R.” Ejercito Estregan, K2 Kinse-Kumpleto Serbisyo Publiko
Kontra Kahirapan Programs was launched to EFFICIENTLY and
RESPONSIBLY address our quest to eradicate poverty and gain
ECONOMIC RESURGENCE. The plan of action under the BAGONG
LAGUNA Development Plan will include development in fifteen major
concerns, namely:
1. Security, Peace and Order

2. Health Care/Nutrition and Social Welfare
3. Employment, Manpower, Livelihood and Cooperative
Development
4. Education, Culture, Youth and Sports
5. Agricultural Productivity/Coastal and Fisheries Resource
Management
6. Environmental Protection/Preservation of Natural Resources
7. Land Use and Urban Planning/Finance, Ways and Means

8. Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges, Buildings, Flood Control and
Drainage System), Low Cost Housing/Traffic Engineering and
Management/Telecommunications, Water and Energy
9. Eco-Tourism/Cultural Heritage and the Arts
10. Trade and Commerce/Science and Technology
11. Senior Citizens and Differently-abled Sector
12. Solid Waste Management
13. Family, Women, Children and Population Management
14. Moral Recovery and Gender Equality Development
15. Sustainable Upland Development
1. LAGUNA IN PERSPECTIVE
LOCATION AND LAND AREA
Laguna, located 30 kilometers from the city of Manila, is the

first province south of the Metro Manila area. It is bounded on the
north by Laguna de Bay and the province of Rizal, on the northeast
by the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, on the east by Quezon
Province, on the south by Batangas, and on the west by Cavite.
Laguna’s proxitmity to Metro Manila makes it a strategic site

for domestic and international business. The Ninoy Aquino
International Airport is a 1-1/2 hour drive from Calamba’s industrial
estates. Laguna is also within commuting distance from Makati, the
country’s main business and financial center.
The province is also accessible to the agricultural provinces of

Batangas and Quezon. It has ready access to the resource-rich
provinces of Marinduque, Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon through
the Batangas and Quezon ports.
Laguna lies within CALABARZON, one of the country’s most

progressive and dynamic industrial regions. CALABARZON
encompasses the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal,
Quezon.

Laguna Location Map

The province has total land area of 1,759.7 sq. kms., 50.50 % of
which is devoted to agriculture. Laguna is the third largest province in
Region IV. The provincial capital is Santa Cruz.
TOPOGRAPHY
Laguna’s terrain consists mainly of narrow plains extending

along the eastern, southern and western shores of the famous
Laguna de Bay. In fact, more than half, or at least seventeen (17)
of its thirty municipalities are either along the Bay shores or a portion
of them touching the Bay shores.
CLIMATE
Laguna is relatively dry from November to April and wet

during the rest of the year. The eastern and southern most portions
do not have distinct season, with rainfall more evenly distributed
throughout the year. The climate of Laguna is generally cool and
gentle even on summer months that tourists from Manila flock to its
natural resorts and other spots for a breather. It has a weather
favorable to production, not only of traditional food crops like rice
and corn, but also of some fruits that rarely grow abundantly in
other parts of the country like lanzones and chico.
POLITICAL DISTRICTS
Laguna has twenty-six municipalities and four cities and

has a total of 674 barangays. There are four political districts. The
first district comprises the municipalities of San Pedro, City of Biñan
and City of Santa Rosa with a total land area of 11,060 sq. kms. or
about 6.3 percent of the total land area of the province. The
second district is composed of four municipalities, Cabuyao,
Calamba City, Los Baños and Bay, with an aggregate area of
33,278 sq. kms., or 18.9ños and Bay, with an aggregate area of
33,278 sq. kms., or 18.9cent of the total land area of the province.
District three is made up of seven municipalities, Calauan, Victoria,
San Pablo City, Alaminos, Liliw, Rizal and Nagcarlan, with 51,323 sq.
kms., or 29.2 percent of the total land area of the province. District
four, the biggest, has sixteen municipalities with a total land area of
80,311. or 45.6 percent of the total land area of the province.

POPULATION SIZE
The population of Laguna, based on the 2007 census of

population is 2,473,530. The municipality with the highest population
is the city of Calamba with 360,281 and a growth rate of 3.48%,
while the municipality with the lowest population is Famy, with
13,577 or a growth rate of 3.72%. It is projected that by 2013, the
estimated population of the province will be over 3,000,000. A
number of reasons is attributed to the increasing trend in
population; 1. increase in in-migration; 2, increase in the number of
subdivisions being developed in the province; 3. site for
resettlement of informal settlers in Metro Manila; 4. natural increase
in birth rate.
Population
4000000
2737033 3029354
3000000 2473530
2000000 1965872
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POPULATION BY MUNICIPALITY
ACTUAL AND ESTIMATED POPULATION BY CITY/MUNICIPALITY

2007
CITY/MUNICIPALITY GR 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
ALAMINOS 1.55 36,120 41,488 42,654 40,380 45,085 46,352 47,654
BAY 2.07 43,762 50,979 52,559 50,756 55,868 57,600 59,386
BIÑAN CITY 3.75 201,186 252,640 264,413 262,735 289,630 303,127 317,253
CABUYAO 9.46 106,630 147,055 156,820 205,376 178,337 190,178 202,806
CALAUAN 3.16 43,284 51,061 52,777 54,248 56,383 58,277 60,235
CAVINTI 0.68 19,494 23,513 24,411 20,469 26,312 27,317 28,360
FAMY 3.72 10,419 11,235 11,406 13,577 11,755 11,934 12,116
KALAYAAN 1.10 19,580 22,611 23,271 21,203 24,650 25,369 26,110
LILIW 2.41 27,537 31,019 31,767 32,727 33,316 34,119 34,941
LOS BAÑOS 2.58 82,027 93,852 96,414 98,631 101,750 104,528 107,382
LUISIANA 1.64 17,109 17,991 18,172 19,255 18,541 18,729 18,918
LUMBAN 1.28 25,936 30,581 31,606 28,443 33,759 34,890 36,059
MABITAC 2.14 15,097 17,123 17,559 17,608 18,466 18,937 19,412
MAGDALENA 0.87 18,976 22,603 23,408 20,204 25,104 25,998 26,923
MAJAYJAY 0.92 22,159 25,851 26,660 23,681 28,355 29,243 30,158
NAGCARLAN 2.20 48,727 54,355 55,556 57,070 58,039 59,321 60,632
PAETE 0.98 23,011 24,269 24,528 24,696 25,056 25,324 25,595
PAGSANJAN 1.35 32,622 36,693 37,567 35,944 39,376 40,313 41,273
PAKIL 1.62 18,021 20,730 21,318 20,242 22,546 23,187 23,845
PANGIL 1.72 20,698 24,252 25,033 23,421 26,671 27,530 28,416
PILA 2.33 37,427 44,818 46,463 44,227 49,934 51,768 53,668
RIZAL 2.41 13,006 14,656 15,012 15,459 15,748 16,129 16,519
SAN PEDRO 2.76 231,403 282,757 294,322 281,808 318,890 331,933 345,509
SANTA CRUZ 1.32 92,694 98,780 100,045 101,914 102,622 103,936 105,266
SANTA MARIA 0.92 24,574 27,079 27,609 26,267 28,702 29,265 29,838
SANTA ROSA CITY 5.14 185,633 249,240 264,369 266,943 297,438 315,492 334,642
SINILOAN 2.15 29,902 33,209 33,913 34,877 35,366 36,116 36,881
VICTORIA 1.78 29,765 34,842 35,957 33,829 38,295 39,521 40,785
CALAMBA CITY 3.48 281,146 360,877 379,353 360,281 419,194 440,656 463,218
SAN PABLO CITY 1.84 207,927 235,250 241,132 237,259 253,339 259,672 266,616
TOTAL 3.22 1,965,872 2,381,409 2,476,074 2,473,530 2,678,527 2,786,761 2,900,416

INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND PRICES
Annual Per Capita Poverty Thresholds by Province, 2006-2007

2006 Poverty Threshold 2007 Poverty Threshold
Region/Province (in PhP) (in PhP)
All Areas Urban Rural All Areas Urban Rural
Region IV - A 16,487 17,308 15,991 16,866 17,761 16,325
Batangas 17,583 18,428 17,222 18,005 18,959 17,598
Cavite 17,595 17,293 18,332 18,019 17,683 18,839
Laguna 16,053 16,577 15,194 16,457 17,000 15,566
Quezon 15,137 17,030 14,854 15,445 17,570 15,128
Rizal 16,496 16,552 16,000 16,887 16,965 16,207
The poverty threshold, which refers to the minimum annual

per capita income required or the amount to be spent to satisfy the
basic food requirements and other non-food basic needs,
increased in 2007 from P16,053.00 to P16,457.00. This means that an
individual living in Laguna whose annual income falls below the
P16,457.00 level in 2007 is considered poor.
The province with the highest annual per capita poverty

threshold in Region IV – A is Cavite with P18,019.00, while the
province with the least is Quezon with P15,445.00 in 2007.
Consumer Price Index, Inflation Rate and Purchasing Power of Peso

By Province, CALABARZON: May 2009 and May 2010
Consumer Price
Province Index (2000=100) Inflation Rate PPP
2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009
Region 163.5 155.3 5.3 3.2 0.61 0.64
Batangas 159.3 153.2 4.0 3.2 0.63 0.65
Cavite 150.2 142.4 5.5 2.5 0.67 0.70
Laguna 168.8 160.6 5.1 3.5 0.59 0.62
Quezon 162.0 154.1 5.1 3.5 0.62 0.65
Rizal 174.3 164.0 6.3 3.4 0.57 0.61
Among the provinces in the region Rizal had shown the

highest CPI at 174.3 index points followed by Laguna with 168.8
index points.

Inflation Rate - CALABARZON
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Laguna registered a 1.6 percentage point increase in inflation

rate from 3.5 in 2009 to 5.1 in 2010. Rizal had the highest inflation
rate at 6.3 percent while Batangas had the lowest with 4.0 percent.
Purchasing Power of Peso

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Laguna posted a 3 centavo decrease in the purchasing

power of peso at 0.62 in 2009 to 0.59 in 2010. This means that a
market basket of goods and services with worth on peso in May this
year can be availed at only 59 centavos in 2000.

2. DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
2.1 SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
1. Globally competitive labor force

2. Rich natural resources
3. Strategic location
4. Presence of three power generating plants
5. Good and well-maintained road network
6. Presence of UPLB for agricultural research
7. Presence of natural and man-made attractions and
facilities for local and foreign tourists
8. Presence of 18 industrial estates contributing foreign
exchange earnings and providing employment
9. High literacy rate of 90.1%
10. Efficient communication and transportation facilities
WEAKNESSES
1. Increasing population
2. Inadequate health facilities
3. Presence of erosion in flood prone areas
4. Low capital formation for small-scale entrepreneurs
5. Farmers adhere to obsolete farming culture and practices
6. Weak transfer of technology
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Available area still to be cultivated for agriculture

2. Rehabilitation of the lake
3. Untapped tourism sites and activities
4. Expansion and development of commercial and industrial
areas
5. Availability of resources to be developed for export
THREATS
1. Degradation of the environment because of increasing

production
2. Conversion of agricultural lands to others uses
3. Increasing number of informal settlers
4. Traffic congestion
5. Increase in in-migration
6. Flood prone areas along Laguna de Bay
VISION
We envision Laguna to be a premier province of the

Philippines – A peaceful, progressive, prosperous and ecologically
– balanced place with educated, friendly, healthy, morally upright
and productive citizens who shall spearhead in the nation
building.
MISSION
The Provincial Government of Laguna aims to increase and

intensify its capacity in response to the Laguneños growing needs
by providing all fundamental services by means of active
participation in local governance, creative solutions, joint efforts
with the private sector, strategic innovations and sustainable
development progress to ensure total long-term growth.
The Provincial Government of Laguna promotes and

practices good governance for superior transparency, trust and
confidence.
CREED:
We believe in excellent, diligent, genuine and loving public

servant leadership for our people, for our country and for God.
SLOGAN/GUIDING PRINCIPLE:
“Bagong Laguna, Una sa Lahat”

Move Forward – faster, higher, StrongER!
We will administer and fulfill public service to improve the
Laguneños’ quality of life and we will build Laguna to be a
leading place of choice for living (home), visiting (leisure) and
investing (investment).
POLICY AND APPROACH
This Plan shall give priority to the eradication of poverty and

protection and enhancement of the people’s quality of life and its
environment. The Plan shall be consistent with the goals and
objectives set forth in the regional and national programs in so far
as they affect the province and its people.
The Provincial Government of Laguna shall focus on the K2 –

KINSE KUMPLETO SERBISYO PUBLIKO KONTRA KAHIRAPAN Programs
to gain and sustain Laguna’s economic growth and
development.
K2 KINSE KUMPLETO SERBISYO PUBLIKO KONTRA KAHIRAPAN
1. Security, Peace and Order

2. Health Care/Nutrition and Social Welfare
3. Employment, Manpower, Livelihood and
Cooperative Development
4. Education, Culture, Youth and Sports
5. Agricultural Productivity/Coastal and Fisheries
Resource Management
6. Environmental Protection/Preservation of Natural
Resources
7. Land Use and Urban Planning/Finance, Ways and
Means
8. Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges, Buildings, Flood Control
and Drainage System), Low Cost Housing/Traffic
Engineering and Management/
Telecommunications, Water and Energy
9. Eco-Tourism/Cultural Heritage and the Arts
10. Trade and Commerce/Science and Technology
11. Senior Citizens and Differently-abled Sector
12. Solid Waste Management
13. Family, Women, Children and Population
Management
14. Moral Recovery and Gender Equality Development
15. Sustainable Upland Development

OVER-ALL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1. To reduce poverty incidence and disparity in income.

2. To generate more productive employment and business
opportunities.
3. To attain a sustainable rural-urban economic growth.
4. To provide adequate health care, social services and quality
but affordable education.
5. To attain a sustainable management of the environment.
6. To enhance the appreciation of our culture and the arts.
7. To enhance private sector participation in tourism
development and improve mobility and access to tourist
destinations.
8. To broaden access to support services and farm infrastructure
(irrigation, credit, pre-post harvest facilities, farm to market
roads).
3.1 PEACE AND ORDER
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
An environment conducive to community living and

development has to maintain a peaceful and orderly
atmosphere. An increasing population and poverty could
mean an increasing trend in crime volume. This is very true
based on the report of the Laguna PNP on three-year
comparative crime statistics.
In 2009, the crime volume in 2007 doubled. From 1,305, it

reached to 2,642, an alarming increase by 102.5% in two
years time. The average monthly crime rate (AMCR) in 2009
has increased to 8.91 from 4.68 in 2007 and 5.44 in 2008.

COMPARATIVE CRIME STATISTICS
Province of Laguna
CY 2007 - 2009
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSE 2007 2008 2009

Crime Volume 1305 1516 2642
Crime Solved 1159 1363 2260
Total Index Crime 756 697 1489
Total Index Crime Solved 615 564 1152
Crime Against Person 465 437 904
Murder 117 120 169
Homicide 117 96 103
Physical Injury 182 191 544
Rape 49 30 88
Crime Against Property 291 260 585
Robbery 113 129 264
Theft 178 131 285
Non-Index Crime 549 819 1153
Non-Index Crime Solved 544 799 1108
Crime Solution Efficiency Rate 88.81 89.91 85.54
Index Crime Sol. Efficiency Rate 81.35 80.92 77.37
Non-Index Crime Sol. Eff. Rate. 99.09 97.56 96.10
AMCR 4.68 5.44 8.91
AMICR 2.71 2.50 5.02
Source: Laguna PNP
Of all these crimes, there were notable increases in crime

against person, murder, physical injury, crime against
property, rape, robbery and theft. As of June 2010, the
number of police force in the province is 1,219 which give a
ratio of one policeman for every 2,245 Lagunense (1:2,245).
POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
• Intensify more the police force and increase visibility.

• Intensify the Laguna Traffic Management Office.
• Conduct aggressive and sustained campaign against the
use, distribution and manufacturing of illegal drugs.
• Establish strategic security control points.
• Provision of livelihood assistance and other needs to
families affected by insurgency.

TARGETS
• Reduce the crime rate by five percent

annually.
• Increase the crime solution efficiency
rate in the province.
• Sustain a safe and orderly flow of
traffic along Laguna’s provincial roads
and national roads.
• Rehabilitate youth offenders and youth drug dependents.
• Intensify the campaign, approaches and innovative
actions to fight illegal drugs.
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
1. Anti-Drug Anti-Crime Preventive Education Campaign.

This project aims to increase community involvement and
decrease crimes. It also neutralizes and prosecutes
organized criminal elements and improve pursuit and arrest
operations.
Funding Requirement - P2,400,000.00
2. Trainings for Deputized Barangay Tanods. This program

includes developing skills and knowledge building for the
effective delivery of Barangay Justice.
3.2 EMPLOYMENT, MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOOD AND

COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
• Limited access to employment opportunities in the 3rd and

4th districts of Laguna.
• Economic status and age limit of jobseekers weakens the
chances of landing a good employment opportunity.
• Increase in overseas migration which also increases the
social cost due to prolonged separation in the family.
• Existence of a job and skill mismatch due to lack of
information on the requirements of the labor market.
• Inappropriate or limited job skills and qualifications (over-
aged and under graduates).
• Displacement of overseas workers and returning overseas
workers.
• Intensify job facilitation services.

• Support for income generation activities, such as micro-
business and self- employment (livelihood projects).
• More active overseas job search and placement.
• Coordinate with OWWA and POEA, NGOs to intervene,
advocate and promote reintegration assistance for OFW
and their family.
• Intensify education and training intervention thru
advocacy focusing on enriching and enhancing the
employability skill of the jobseeker to be able to compete
with the demands of the labor market.
• Collaborate with the DepEd in the delivery of career
information, guidance and advocacy services aimed at
altering the mindset of students and their parents in
making career choice decisions.
• Conduct Work Appreciation Programs.
• Design a database of manpower registry.
• On-line registration of employer and job seekers.
• Maintain and update employment kiosk.
• Promote and advocate collaboration between the
industry sector and academe in addressing human
resource challenges of identified employment sectors.
TARGETS
• Provide access to employment opportunities both formal

and informal (wage employment/self-
employment).
• Minimize social cost on the OFW and
their family.
• Reintegrate returning OFWs.
• Advocate and promote employability
enhancement.
• Minimize job mismatch and
underemployment.
• Prepare the youth for employment
and explore their full potential.
• To ensure that timely, accurate and relevant labor market
information are made available to jobseekers and
general public.

• Conduct jobs fairs, local recruitment activity (exclusive),

and special recruitment activities
(overseas exclusive).
• Self-Employment Bazaars-
Livelihood (with Market
Development Support and
Financial Literacy)
• Skills Enhancement Trainings.
• Career Coaching, Work
Orientation Seminars.
• Pre-Employment Orientation
Seminar, Values Orientation,
Good Grooming with Proper hygiene and work ethics.
• Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES)
• Network with all Municipal and City PESOs in the conduct
of Skills mapping.
• Promote Philjob.net.
• Employment Forum/Dialogue (to identify and address
issues and concerns on employment.
LIVELIHOOD AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
• The Special Livelihood Office has granted loan assistance

to 2,572 individuals covering 347 Barangays in the
Province.
• Trained 750 individuals (Hair Trimming and
Manicure/Pedicure)
• Undermanned and has only (1) collector
for the entire province. The loan balance
has accumulated to P4 Million.
• Database of information on Cooperative
sector is not well established.
• Cooperative movement in some areas of
the province is not very active as
evidenced by small number of organized/registered
cooperatives.
• Advocacy and promotion of cooperatives need more
support from the local government.
• Operations of some existing cooperatives in the province
are sustained as evidenced by the decline in numbers of
registered cooperatives from 1,600 registered coops in
2009 to only 318 registered coops as of March 2010.
• Lack of easy access to credit of newly organized
cooperatives and class C & D cooperatives and
marketing support for agricultural cooperatives.
• Presence of Provincial Cooperative Development Council
as partner of the Provincial Government in implementing
Cooperative Development projects and programs.
• Identify proponents in each identified barangay in the

province that will undergo different skills trainings and new
collection scheme/system shall be implemented.
• Establishment of database of newly organized
cooperatives in Laguna in coordination with CDA.
• Assist in the formation and organization of new
cooperatives.
• Strengthening of local government support on advocacy
and promotion of cooperatives.
• Formation of laboratory coops from the student sector
• Provision of technical and financial support to registered
cooperatives, financial assistance (loan) agricultural and
non agricultural cooperatives, marketing support to
agricultural cooperatives through market matching and
linkage building.
• Regular attendance and supervision of PCDC meetings
and activities
TARGETS
• 33,700 beneficiaries will be given loan assistance, 6,740

trainees will be trained, and collect at least 80% of the
past due loans.
• Profile of 318 newly registered coops and listings of
organized but unregistered cooperatives in the province.
• Seminar for 36 new cooperatives.
• Publication of 4 quarterly issues of newsletter and 2
laboratory cooperatives.
• Trainings and seminar for 150 coops for Strategic Planning,
Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting etc.

• Continue to provide loan assistance and livelihood projects of

the KAAKIBAT SA KABUHAYAN ECONOMIC RECOVERY
PROGRAM (K2 ni ER)
1. Laguna Sari-Sari Store Assistance Program
2. Laguna Vending Assistance Program
3. Laguna Sub-Contracting Financial Assistance Fund
Project
4. Laguna Cut-Flower Production Development Fund
5. K2 Employees Assistance Project
Funding Requirement - Php 2,710,000.00
• K2 Technokabuhayan sa Laguna
• Technocaravan sa Laguna
• Additional Program Collector and purchase of 10 new
motorcycles
• The province shall assist the Laguna Cooperative
Development Office for their Organizational Development
and Advocacy and Promotion Program.
• Implementation through Land Bank of the Philippines the
Cooperative Livelihood Assistance Program (CLAP LGU
LBP Tie Up)
3.3 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY/COASTAL AND FISHERIES

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• Declining rice sufficiency level.

• Over production of other commodities in fruits and
vegetables.
• Decreasing number of people engaging in agri-business
and fisheries.
• Lack of post harvest facilities.
• High cost of production/cost of inputs.
• Low income of farmers and fishermen.
• Decreasing areas devoted to livestock production due to
land conversion.
• Presence of animal diseases.
• In line with agro-modernization,

full farm modernization and
application of the latest farm
technology will be pushed
through.
• Encourage and promote
intensive rice farming to increase
palay production.
• Promote and support the organization of cooperatives.
• Rehabilitate and revitalize the Provincial Demonstration
Farm in Callios, Sta. Cruz, Laguna to serve as an applied
research center to transfer to farmers the appropriate
and improved technology in agriculture.
• Maintain the Provincial Seedling
Nursery in Lamot, Calauan and
sustain the development of fruits
thru dispersal of quality asexually
propagated high-value crops like
durian, lanzones, rambutan, and
other local fruit trees like
guyabano, mango, langka,
santol, avocado.
• Establish a community based program on organic
farming called PLATO ni E. R. (Pangbarangay at
Lalawigang Tanimang Organiko).
• Further strengthen livestock and poultry/egg production
through the use of cost-effective and efficient modern
production technologies, i. e., improved/upgraded
stocks, low cost of feeds.
• Implement a province-wide backyard animal production
program.
• Develop irrigation facilities using the lake water to support
rice and corn production in the lakeshore farms.
• Develop and enhance the entrepreneurial skills of farmers
through agribusiness activities.
• Provide farm inputs such as seeds, fries and fertilizers to
further increase farm productivity and income.
• Intensify the duck raising program of the province.

TARGETS
• Increase farm productivity and profitability.

• Provide adequate farm infrastructure and support facilities
to strategic production areas.
• Rehabilitate and construct farm-to-market roads and post
harvest facilities.
• Increase rice production per unit
area thru Hybrid Rice
Commercialization Program and
Certified Seeds Utilization
Program.
• Increase the sufficiency level of
rice.
• Increase the sufficiency level of
vegetables in the province and
maintain its 120% sufficiency level in
fruits.
• Produce 1,000,000 quality tilapia
fingerlings and 50,000 carp fingerlings.
• Make Laguna as the chief source of fruits for Metro Manila
and the whole of Luzon.
• Continue the research for adaptability and
commercialization of different crops, Chrysanthemum and
other ornamental plants.
• Rehabilitate the coconut industry of the province.
• Rehabilitate the condition of the soil for adaptability to
planting.
• Increase the production of livestock and poultry to meet
the per capita requirement of
the province in poultry, beef
and pork meat needs.
• Increase the percentage of
vaccinated animals to control
animal diseases.
• Utilize organic fertilizer to
decrease cost of production.
• Strengthen farmers groups to develop and enhance
entrepreneurial skills through agribusiness activities.

PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES
• Implementation of
PLATO NI E. R.
(Pangbarangay at
Lalawigang Tanimang
Organiko).
• Provision of hybrid and
certified seeds subsidy.
• Provision of education, Source: http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/content/wp-
extension and training content/uploads/2010/09/organic-farming.jpg
services thru the Farmers’Field School.
• Establishment of Techno-Demo Farm for rice, vegetables
and corn.
• Expansion of hybrid yellow corn production areas.
• Promotion of the green and white corn.
• Rehabilitation of the coffee industry thru the provision of
seedlings.
• Promotion of improved vegetables
and root crops on farm/backyard
production.
• Fruit trees zonification program thru
the distribution of seedlings.
• Distribution of Minus One Element
Technique (MOET) Kit.
• Implementation of vermiculture.
• Implementation of soil amelioration
program.
• Distribution of Biocon, Mykovam and soil test kit.
• Purchase of farm equipments.
• Provision of storage drying facilities and establishment of a
farmer’s cooperative office.
• Establishment of the Laguna Artificial Breeding Center.
• Laguna Cattle Development Program
• Carabao Upgrading Program
• Duck Ranger Project
• Suso (Snail) Project
• Animal Waste Management System
• Animal Disease Prevention and Control Program

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PRESERVATION OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
Laguna has a total of 175,973 hectares land area. Its size is

approximately 3.75 percent of the whole Region IV and
about 0.58% of the total land area of the country.
About 134,720 hectares or 76.56% of the 175,973 hectares

total land area are classified and certified either as alienable
and disposable lands.
STATUS OF LAND CLASSIFICATION, LAGUNA: 2008
Classification Area (in hectares)
Total land Area 175,973

Certified Alienable & Disposable 134,720
Forest Land 41,253
Unclassified 2,275
Classified 38,978
Established Forest Reserve 3,637
Established Timberland 32,313
National Parks/GRSB/WA 2,754
Military and Naval Reserve 274
Civil Reserve -
Fishpond -
Legend: - no data
GRSB Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary
WA Wilderness Area
Source: 2008 Philippine Forestry Statistics. Forest Management Bureau, DENR IV
About 41,253 hectares or 23.44% of the 175,973 hectares total

land area of Laguna are forest lands. Of these forestlands,
32,313 has. or 78.33% are timberlands; 3,637 has. or 8.82% are
forest reserve areas; 2,754 has. or 6.68% are national parks;
and 274 has. or 0.66% are military and naval reserve.

Protected Areas
Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise
known as the NIPAS Act (National
Integrated Areas System), provides
for the establishment of a
comprehensive system of
integrated protected areas
classified as national parks to secure
for the Filipino people of present
and future generations the
perpetual existence of all nature
plants and animals.
a. The Mt. Banahaw-San Cristobal National Park is located
within the municipalities of Rizal, Nagcarlan, Liliw, Majayjay
and the City of San Pablo with a total area of 3,152
hectares.
b. Under Proclamation 1636, 5,000 hectares of land situated in
the municipalities of Sta. Maria, Famy, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil
and Paete is declared as a National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary
and Game Preserve Reservation.
c. 1,100 has. of lands, which is part of the UP Land Grant
situated in the municipalities of Pangil and Siniloan and the
UP Dairy Farm in Paete, Laguna with an area of 3,500
hectares are protected areas identified by the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources.
d. The Pagsanjan Gorge National Park has an area of 153
hectares situated in the municipalities of Pagsanjan and
Cavinti. This is where the famous Pagsanjan Falls and
shooting the rapids are located. The park reserve has been
under the administrative jurisdiction of the Tourism Authority
since 1976.
e. Under Proclamation No. 573, the Caliraya-Lumot Rivers
Forest Reserve was established having an aggregate area
of 11,999 hectares. Executive Order No.224 transferred the
administration of the rivers to the National Power
Corporation or NAPOCOR.
f. The civil/military reservation in Los Baños comprises an area
of 4,600 hectares. Aside from this, the Mt. Makiling Forest
Reserve is 4,244 hectares within Mt. Makiling and extends
across the municipalities of Los Baños, Bay and Calamba
City. Also, the UP College of Agriculture and Forestry is
located at the foot of the mountain. Through Republic Act

No 6967, the University of the Philippines at Los Baños is
given the mandate on the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve.
Mines.
At present, fifteen (15) quarries are under the jurisdiction of
the Provincial Government of Laguna. Six (6) are large scale
and nine (9) are small scale mining. The Provincial
Government vigilantly monitors the operations of these
mines in the province. However, illegal quarrying operations
still manage to exist.
Air Quality.
The increasing number of vehicles passing along hi-ways
and busy streets of the province make the commuters and
citizens susceptible to exposure from dust and smoke
emissions. The swelling number led to a high concentration
of total suspended particulates (TSP) in the air. More than
that, the rapid urbanization in the first and second district of
the province also brings with it large numbers of
manufacturing industries and motorized vehicles. The
pollution brought about by urbanization affects human
health and may lead to the depletion of the environment as
a whole. This situation is further worsened by the lack of
awareness on the causes and effects of air pollution among
the elementary and high school students.
Susceptibility to Landslides and Flooding.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted a
Geohazard Assessment of Barangays in Laguna focusing on
the landslides and flooding susceptibility of the twenty-five
municipalities in Laguna. The affected barangays were
presented with Landslide Threat Advisory and made
recommendations to avoid disaster caused by landslides
and flooding. Based on the assessment, seven
municipalities have high susceptibility to landslides. These
are the municipalities of Famy, Majayjay, Pakil, Pangil, Santa
Maria, Siniloan and Los Baños (three barangays affected).
In terms of flooding susceptibility, the barangays were
defined in terms of flooding depth and frequency.

Boundary Conflict.
The Province of Laguna is also dealing with a boundary
conflict with its neighboring LGUs, namely the Province of
Rizal and Quezon.
• Develop a database of all establishments in Laguna.

• Conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation on the
compliance of proponents with regards to EO No. 3, s. 2003,
Provincial Order No. 5 s. 2004, Kap. Blg. 752, t. 1997.
• Secure the legal advice of the provincial lawyer and technical
assistance of NAMRIA as well as other government
agencies concerned regarding the boundary conflict with
neighboring provinces.
• Conduct training needs assessment, develop training designs
and modules on environmental protection and preservation of
natural resources.
• Implementation of RA 7942 or “Philippines Mining Act of 1995
and its Implementing Rules and Regulation” (DAO 96-40).
• Implementation of RA 8749 (The Philippine Clean Air Act of
1999), RA 9211 (The Tobacco Regulatory Act of 2003), and RA
9275 or the Clean Water Act of 2004, Provincial Ordinance
#13, S-1997; Provincial Ordinance#3, S-2004 and S-1995
• Encourage every sector of the society to participate in the
Clean Air Act and Tobacco Regulatory Act of 2003 Awareness
Program.
• Promote among high school and elementary students
regarding pollution protection and preservation.
• Implement local environmental ordinances and resolutions.
• Implementation of Executive Order No. 5 S-
2005.
• Implement total waste segregation at
source.
• Allow only trained scavengers with proper
identification card.
• Inform garbage truck drivers of proper hauling procedures.
• Represent ENRO in public hearings, meetings, MMT.
TARGETS
• Increase the number of establishments (scrappers, waste

haulers, sash factories / woodworks, junkshops) monitored
by 20%.
• Monitor compliance of all offices under the auspices of
Provincial Government of Laguna.
• Increase the numbers of establishments (clinics, hospitals,
funeral parlors, laboratories) monitored by 20%.
• Increase the number of establishments (hotel, resort,
restaurant, fast food chain, gas station) monitored by 20%.
• Develop a proposal to secure technical assistance of
NAMRIA as well as other agencies concerned with regards
to the boundary conflict with the Provinces of Rizal and
Quezon.
• Facilitate contract of services of third party consultant for
the development of environmental code.
• Sponsor semi-annual seminar on environmental protection
and preservation of natural resources.
• Apprehension of illegally-transported quarry materials.
• Resolve issues and concerns re: mines sector.
• Strict compliance of quarry operators to the conditions
stipulated in their mining permits/licensees giving due
consideration to environmental protection, life and
property conservation.
• Facilitate fast and efficient processing of mining
applications and permits.
• Establishment of forest tree nurseries of different quarry
permitees in support of their restoration and rehabilitation
plan.
• Issue of delivery receipts to quarry permitees.
• Facilitate the donation of mineral/quarry products to local
government units and other government agencies.
• Rehabilitation and restoration of waterways of Balanac
River in Magdalena and Lapad River in Liliw and Sta. Cruz.
• Implement the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and the
Tobacco Regulatory Act of 2003 in 90% of all
municipalities and cities, 90% of vehicles for testing, 90% of
junkshop owners, 90% of vehicles, 90% of total piggery and
poultry owners, 90% of total number of establishments for
monitoring, 90% of total number of offices, and 90% of the
total garbage bin to be monitored.

PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES
• Monitoring and compliance of proponents of different

establishments pursuant to:
EO No. 3, s. 2003
Prov’l Ord. No. 5 s. 2004
Kap. Blg. 752, t. 1997
Funding Requirement: Php 200,000.00
• Monitoring and compliance of proponents of different
establishments pursuant to Prov’l Ord. No. 5 s. 1997
Funding Requirement: Php 200,000.00
• Facilitate the resolution of provincial boundary conflicts of
Laguna with Quezon and Rizal.
• Develop a proposal and Organize technical working
group
• Secure the technical assistance of NAMRIA
Funding Requirement: Php 3,000,000.00
• Pursue the development of Environmental Code of
Laguna.
Funding Requirement: Php 2, 500,000.00
• Facilitate seminar / training on environmental protection
and preservation of natural resources.
Requirement: Php 300,000.00
• Establishment of temporary mobile checkpoints within
strategic places to apprehend illegally transported quarry
materials/products within the Province of Laguna.
• Investigation/inspection of mining-related issues and
concerns.
• Monitoring and evaluation of the following programs:
• Environmental Protection Enhancement Program (EPEP)
of quarry operators
• Restoration and rehabilitation (R&R) activities of mined-
out and degraded areas (i.e. reforestation)
• Establishment of permanent boundary landmarks
surrounding permitted area
• Quarry permit evaluation and renewal:
• Processing of new application and renewal of permits
• Site validation and assessment
• Provide technical assistance on the establishment of
forest tree nurseries to different quarry permitees.
• Countersign Delivery Receipts (DR).
• Inspection / assessment re: request for filling materials and
other mineral / quarry products for community
development projects.
• Awarding of mining permits to the subsistence miners.
• Forum with MGB re: river quarrying, geo-hazard storm
surge, landslide and flooding.
• Orientation and update on environmental laws by EMB
and DENR.
Funding Requirements: PS Php 1, 730,537.00
MOOE Php 401, 696.00
CO Php 189, 000.00
• Regular monitoring of illegal smoking in public
conveyances.
• Conduct roadside emission testing on private and public
vehicles within the Province of Laguna.
• Random monitoring / inspection of manufacturing plant
establishments emitting total suspended particulate
matter.
• Coordinate with junkshop owners and monitor their
method of handling / disposing non-saleable
materials / residual waste.
• Posting of no-smoking stickers on public utility vehicles.
• Conduct seminars to piggery, poultry, and backyard hog
raisers re: proper animal waste disposal system.
• Conduct monitoring and inspection of establishments
and business discharge, dumping and disposal of waste
to riverbanks, rivers, creeks and other bodies of water.
• Coordinate with MENRO/CENRO and MGSO re: illegal
liquid waste disposal in their area of jurisdiction.
• Participation in community mobilization for law
enforcement on:
• Bantay Ilog Project and training programs
• Regular monitoring of the different offices for total
segregation at source under the Provincial Government
of Laguna, national offices within the capitol compound,
RECS, PGMNHS and Annex.
• Initiate the installation of garbage bin/drum with proper
labels (biodegradable and non-biodegradable) in key
areas.
• Monitoring / inspection of garbage bin / drums before
collecting / hauling by garbage truck driver.
• Participate in public hearings, meetings, and other
activities as directed by ENRO.
• Prepare draft resolution and ordinances related to
environmental protection and preservation for Sang.
Panlalawigan enactment.

MOOE
Funding Requirements TEV Php 108, 000.00
Supplies Php 240,000.00
Gasoline Php 180,000.00
PS Php 1, 811, 872.70
3.5 LAND USE AND URBAN PLANNING
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS:
The general classification of land use in Laguna is agricultural,

built-up and forest lands.
Basically an agricultural province, Laguna devoted 60,624

hectares of he 134,720 hectares of alienable and disposable
lands to agricultural use. More than half are planted to
permanent crops and 38.8 percent are planted to temporary
crops. The rest are permanent meadows and pastures, lands
covered with forest growth and lands lying idle.
The agriculture municipalities of the province are Los Baños,

Bay, Liliw, Nagcarlan, San Pablo City, Victoria, Pakil, Cavinti,
Paete, Famy, Mabitac, Luisiana and Sta. Maria.
Due to rapid urbanization, most of the agricultural lands are

converted to residential, commercial and industrial uses
especially in the towns of San Pedro, Sta. Rosa City, Biñan,
Cabuyao, Calamba City, and Los Baños which are the
Primary Growth Center and Secondary Growth Centers of
the province.
On the other hand, about 41, 253 hectares of 175,973

hectares total land area of Laguna are forestlands. Of the
forest land, 5,727 hectares are timberland; 11,999 hectares
forest reserve area; 5,581 hectares national parks; 4,244
hectares civil reservation; 4,244
hectares civil reservation; 5,246
hectares existing Integrated
Social Family Projects; 3,356
hectares Existing Reforestation
Projects and 4,600 hectare Mt.
Makiling Forest Reserve.

Tourism and institutional areas are located in the second
district of the province. The products of Laguna maybe
clustered in areas and town that are rich in cultural assets,
traditional arts and crafts; leisure and wellness sites – hot
springs, historical edifices, delicious fruits and cuisine that are
in abundance in the 3rd and 4th districts of Laguna. The 1st
District has a major visitor attraction in the Enchanted
Kingdom while the Makiling-Los Banos area is a major hub for
nature education, outdoor campuses for the endemic flora
and fauna of Mt. Makiling.
Pila is an existing cultural site own to its well-treasured town

plan and extant edifices of the century vintage as examples.
Priority Tourism Development Areas identified in the Regional

Tourism Master Plan ; 1st Priority Lake Caliraya, Lumban; 2nd
Priority Mt. Makiling, Los Banos; 3rd Priority Pagsanjan Falls,
Pagsanjan.
The protection areas are located in the municipalities along

the mountains of Mt. Makiling, Mt. Banahaw - San Cristobal
and the Sierra Madre Range. These are the towns of
Calamba, Los Baños, Alaminos, Rizal, San Pablo City,
Majayjay, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Santa Maria, Famy, Siniloan,
Pangil, Paete, Biñan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, Victoria, Pila,
Santa Cruz, and Pagsanjan. Areas in the lakeshore towns of
the province are NPAA highly-restricted agricultural lands.
With the rapid urbanization and in-migration in the province,

our environment is threatened by prosperity the province
enjoys. The more we produce, the more wastes we pour into
our rivers and in the air, and the more we deface our forests
and watersheds. At present about 13 dumpsite were
located either adjacent to gulley or intermittent creeks.
Presently, there is strict implementation of forest laws and

regulation on the activities in over forest lands.

POLICIES / STRATEGIES :
• Strict enforcement and compliance in the conversion of

agricultural land to others uses.
• Review, clear and defined the A.O. 20 regarding for the
re-classification of agricultural land.
• Intensification of laws regarding land conversion and re-
classification
• Sustainable management of land effective inter-action
and consultation in the respective LGU’s.
• Strict enforcement and compliance of building code.
• Intensification of population policies and management in
urban areas.
TARGETS:
• To lessen / minimize land conversion.

• To regulate the land re-classification
• Full implementation and restriction of conversion of
farmlands into other uses in the province of Laguna. (100%
compliance)
PROGRAMS / PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES (PPA’s) :
• Limit land conversion to residential uses based to compare

housing backlog and demands for every LGU’s
o Php 50, 000.00
• Land (non-agricultural) that every converted to other uses
may be re-converted
o Php 50,000.00
• Re-conversion of converted land to agricultural purposes
and if it is suitable and feasible for agricultural productivity
o Php 50,000.00
• Restricted conversion of irrigated and irrigable lands
o Php 50,000.00
• Formulate a comprehensive land use plan, zoning and
urban development for proper management of land
o Php 2,000,000.00
• Training seminar and workshop for land use planning and
urban development
o Php 750,000.00

FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS
Hand in hand with organizations is fiscal planning, the sine

qua non of any development program. Before any activity can
be laid out, the financial support available to bring the plan
to fruition must be determined.
The Provincial Treasurer will seek way and means to improve

the cash flow of the province to achieve greater economic
development.
The Provincial Assessor’s shall establish a sound real property

tax administration system that will provide a solution to the quest
of the Province of Laguna in increasing the total taxable
assessment as a basis for collection of real property tax. It shall
prepare a Proposed Schedule of Market Values to keep up to
the rising property values and steady increase in the total
taxable assessment.
POLICIES / STRATEGIES
• Conduct Tax Collection and Information Campaign thru

mobile public address system.
• Seek the cooperation of local television cable system and
theatres to put some messages/ads in connection with RPT
information/education campaign.
• Post streamers, billboard of notice of payment of RPT and
Warrant of Levy posters to all barangay halls and
other amusement places.
• Instruct all the Municipal Treasurers (MT’s) in the province
to prepare the following:
o Prepare CSD/NOD’s
o Post list delinquent RPT taxpayers at the Provincial
Capitol
o Issuance of Warrant of Levy
o File Civil Cases in proper courts; and
o Sale of Real Property at Public Auction.
• Establishment of checkpoints at strategic places in the
province for purposes of monitoring payment of Annual
Fixed Tax and Sand Gravel Tax:

o Assign checkers for the issuance and monitoring of
apprehension tickets for delivery trucks vans;
o Collect Annual Fixed Tax for delivery trucks vans and
other motor vehicles; and
o Periodic inspection of quarry sites;
• Monitoring admission tickets sold by the different theatres

and cockpits.
• Filling of amusement tax returns of owners/operators of
amusement places.
• Conduct inventory of all private pools in the municipalities
of the province.
• Inspection and monitoring of collection efficiency.
• Conduct cash examination and book of accounts of the
26 municipalities.
The Provincial Treasure’s Office will seek ways and means to

improve the cash flows of the province to achieve greater
economic developments.
TARGET
• Massive tax information and dissemination campaign

program.
• To institute civil/administrative and if necessary judicial
remedies in the collection of delinquent real
property and other local taxes.
• Training program for the collectors for the effective
collection of local taxes.
• Coordination property with taxpayers of the province.
• Verification of business permits.
• Proper handling of cash during examination.
• Full implementation of RPT-GIS.
• Conduct Tax Information Dissemination

o Funding Requirement = Php 2,565,000.00
• Conduct monitoring of Real Property Tax delinquencies in
the 26 municipalities.
• To adopt workable measures and strategies in the
collection of taxes, fees and charges and recommend the
reasonable increase in tax rates.
• Conduct monitoring of amusement places to ensure
payment based in gross receipts.
• In-depth survey of resorts and private pools as to

classification to determine correct taxes.
• Conduct periodic inspection of MTO’s and monitoring
collections due to province.
• Establish a Real Property Tax thru Geographical
Information System (RPT/GIS) in the province as well as in
the four cities and twenty six (26) municipalities to increase
the efficiency of assessment and collections of taxes.
• Conduct of General Revision – Based on Section 219 of
Republic Act 7160, The Office of the Provincial Assessor
shall conduct a general revision in 2011 (the last
revision was done in 2005), upon the approval of an
ordinance by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
• Tax Mapping Project – Tax mapping activities will help
improve the real property tax administration system of the
province. Of the twenty-six (26) municipalities of the
province, thirteen (13) have already been tax mapped.
• Saturation Drive – an activity implemented by employees
under field operations in the industrial parks of Binan,
Cabuyao, Santa Rosa City and Calamba City which
resulted in a tremendous increase in the total taxable
assessment of the province.
3.6 INFRASTRUCTURE
• Existing provincial road network still needs improvement.

• The good pave roads are continuously being maintained
and taken care of from time to time.
• Land ownership problem and roads right of way hamper
the flow of traffic in the first and second districts of the
province.
• Traffic congestion in the province’s major road system.

• Investments shall focus on rehabilitation, upgrading and

maintenance of existing roads and bridges connecting
urban centers with adjoining rural areas.
• Improve potential sources of water
supplying the most remote barangays of
the province.
• Coordinate with the Department of
Education to improve and expand school
facilities and equipment.
• Establish an integrated flood and
drainage system in anticipation of setting
up of more processing plants and
factories.
• Construct an alternative road to eliminate traffic
especially in the first and second districts of the province.
• Installation of deep well pumps in remote barangays.
TARGETS
• Construction and rehabilitation of all provincial roads and

bridgesfrom the first to fourth district of Laguna.
• Construct the required number of classrooms to meet the
ratio of 1:40 ratio of teacher –classroom ratio.
• Construct alternative routes or roads to ease traffic
congestion especially in the first and second districts of
Laguna.
• Construction of the drainage system from the first to the
fourth district of the province.
• Installation of the water system in the different barangays
in Laguna.
1. Day Care Center of the Provincial Government

2. Laguna Heritage and Trade Center
3. Laguna Library and Museum
4. Amphitheater
5. Laguna Convention Center
6. Acquisition of Right of Way for widening of roads.
7. Widening of narrow and old bridges.

8. Demolition and relocation of squatters along
national, provincial, and municipal roads for
widening.
9. Dredging of Laguna De Bay
10. Dredging of lakes leading to Laguna De Bay
11. Integration of Water Districts to provide water supply
to different barangays.
12. Implementation of circumferential road along
Laguna De Bay shoreline from San Pedro to Siniloan.
13. Implementation of Calamba-Bay bypass road.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING
• Proliferation of obstructions in national highways such as

illegal parking, slow moving and unlawful presence of
tricycles, informal settlers, narrow bridges, electric posts,
stubborn and cooperative “property owners.”
• Undisciplined road users especially public utility vehicles
(loading and unloading zones and procedures).
• Traffic congestion is prevalent in some national roads of
the province especially in Calamba and Los Baños.
• Inadequate pavement markings
and traffic signs which confuses
motorists that leads to violation of
traffic rules and regulations
resulting to congestion.
• Inadequate number of patrol
transport motorcycles, vehicles
and radio communication
equipments used for traffic monitoring.
• Institute police reforms and develop effective plans and

programs.
• Set up disciplinary action among traffic violators and
violations.
• Strict implementation of existing national laws related to
traffic, transportation, etc.

TARGETS
• Restore order on streets and highways to

allow the unobstructed free flow of
traffic.
• Improve the fast and efficient transport of
people, goods and services.
• Enhance performances of Traffic
Enforcers.
• Provision of alternative routes or roads to lessen traffic
congestion.
1. Implement roadworthiness programs, including

education campaign among road users.
2. Conduct summits, workshops, conferences, trainings

and seminars on Traffic Systems Management for
the enhancement of traffic coordination and
management.
3. Provision of bypass roads to lessen the traffic

congestion
- Costal Road along Laguna de Bay.
4. Enhancement of traffic control devices and

signages.

HOUSING
• The Provincial Government through its Provincial Urban

Development and Housing Office shall closely coordinate
with the leading counterpart national agencies on housing
concerns, such as the Housing & Urban Development
Coordinating Council (HUDCC), National Housing Authority
(NHA), Philippines National Railways, Government Owned
and Control Corporations (GOCC’s). Home Mutual
Development Fund and other private sector groups to help
the less fortunate Laguneños in the province.
• Primary requirement is the registration of all home owner
associations to the Housing & Land Use Regulatory Board
(HLURB).
• Laguna, as of date, has 116 regular Community
Associations / Organizations enrolled in different housing
programs applied to then such as Expanded Housing Loan
Program, Community Land Acquisition Support Program,
Land Tenurial Assistance Program and Community Mortage
Program wherein the provincial government served as the
“originator” of qualified association to the Social Housing
Finance Corporation.
• In effect to the Executive Order No. 48, which is the
disposition of unutilized PNR lands for “socialized
housing”, the province initiated to move forward together
with the Local Government Unit within their respective
localities to enforce the implementation of the said E.O. As
of date, 59 Community Associations were organized from
District II to District IV (Alaminos, Nagcarlan, Liliw,
Magdalena, Calauan, Bay, Los Baños and Santa Cruz). To
add HUDCC as its implementing arm has issued partial
“Certificate of Lot Awards” to qualified beneficiaries upon
completion of the required documents.
• Resettlement sites have been identified within San Pedro,
Biñan, Sta. Rosa City and Cabuyao for the residents
affected by the Northrail -Southrail Linkage Project
spearheaded by the National Housing Authority tied up
with the Local Government Units and the Provincial Office.
• The private sector has eight (8) Gawad Kalinga housing
projects in the province located at San Pedro, Sta. Rosa
City, Calamba City, San Pablo City, Sta. Cruz, Pakil, Pangil

& Mabitac to cope with the housing backlog of the
province.
POLICIES / STRATEGIES
• Conduct community organizing and set up housing

program suitable to them and enroll them to government
financial institutions under the Community Mortgage
Program of SHFC or Pag-ibig Fund.
• Conduct an inventory of lands and/or housing sites for
possible relocation sites.
• Conduct assessment on the housing needs of the
province.
• To provide housing opportunities to the less fortunate
residents of the province.
• Establish a policies/ordinances/rules and regulation
regarding in- migration and informal settlers.
• Strengthen the Provincial Housing Office.
• Establish full coordination / relationship between the
Provincial, Municipal Government and the Private Sector,
People’s Organization and Non-Government
Organizations for an effective implementation of housing
projects in the province.
TARGETS
• To decrease the housing backlog in the province.

• To lessen the in-formal settlers / squatters along PNR,
Manila East Road and Danger Zone.
• To minimize the re-settlements / re-location areas.
• Identify and Organize new associations; re-organize inactive CA

(PNR, non-core & live lines properties and other housing
projects).
• Site identification, land research and other technical aspects of
the housing project.
• Socio-eco survey/interview, structural tagging of members of the
associations for documentation.
• Coordination with national and non-government agencies on
new housing programs of the government.

• Assessments and evaluation of organized community
associations.
o Funding Requirement = Php 260,000.00
• Assistance in the registration of Community residing along
PNR non-core properties to national agencies.
• Coordination with national agencies in the registration and
securing permits and license for CA.
• Drafting of technical plans and designs of housing / projects
for Community Associations.
• Monitoring and administration of all housing programs and
projects (PNR Non-core, PNR Live Lines Properties, Regular
Community Associations, Special Housing Projects) through
meetings and ocular visits and updating of the projects.
o Funding Requirement = Php485,000.00
• Loan evaluation and assessments of community Associations
loan
• Conduct training/seminar on simple bookkeeping and
accounting for new and regular community association’s
officers for sound management and financial capability.
• Conduct orientation seminar on Community Mortgage
Program and other housing programs.
• Establish and strengthen resources and advocacy networking
with non-government organizations for institutional
support/housing construction i.e. Gawad Kalinga, Habitat for
Humanity and Sheltered Cluster, United Nation Human
Settlements Programs.
• Take part in the conduct of selection process on identified
and actual occupants on PNR Non-Core Properties and
Relocatees for Resettlement/Relocation sites and Danger
Zones Area.
• Assist in the awarding of qualified occupants.
• Establish statistical records of the province’s housing needs.\
• Originate Community Association on Social Housing Finance
Corp’s housing loan program under Community Mortgage
Program.
o Funding Requirement = Php 5,000,000.00 (Financial Inst.)

• Enhancement Training / Seminar-Workshop/ Team Building /
Capability Training for Provincial Housing Office.
3.7 ECO-TOURISM
Laguna is home to several

natural and man-made
attractions that are
magnets for local and
foreign tourists.
The tourism industry

contributes significantly to
Laguna’s economy.
• Creation of a Tourism Database such that browsing in the

internet makes an easy access for tourists.
• Promote Laguna as a tourist destination with a variety of
products and interests for all types of tourists.
• Provide cost-effective and collective dissemination of
tourism information and marketing of local products thru
the Laguna Traveller’s Guide.
• Tourism facilities and infrastructures will be improved and
developed and its linkages with other industry sectors will
be strengthened.
• Professionalize the tourism workforce/frontline services and
improve accommodation facilities and tourism support
services.
TARGETS
• Make Laguna a prime tourist destination not only in our

nation but in the world as well.
• Develop and promote sustainable tourist while enjoying
the participation of the Lagunenses in enhancing the
growth and competitiveness of the economy.
• Enforce environmental laws, rules and regulations thru the
Tourism Code.
• Generate adequate jobs for the working population.
• Create awareness, appreciation and interest in the tourism
products and services available in Laguna to improve
Laguna’s economy.
TOURISM PROMOTION AND MARKETING
The program is aimed at developing and promoting

the various tourist destinations to create local employment
and livelihood opportunities for the residents and generate
the much needed revenue for the provincial government.
a. Implementation of the week-long Laguna

Festival in March to showcase the produce of
every town of Laguna.
Funding Requirement – P12M
b. Paskuhan sa Laguna – a month-long festivities
featuring Christmas celebration in Laguna.
c. Establishment of the Laguna Tourism
Information Center – The Center will provide
information and assistance to tourists on places
to visit. It will also serve as a Museum and
display center to showcase the provinces’
quality products.
d. Establishment of a Tourist Database that
provides easy access to tourists and visitors for
their destinations
e. Formation of tie-up with travel agencies in
Metro Manila for inclusion of tour packages in
Laguna, including seasonal packages such as
3-day week-end adventures, Christmas breaks,
Chinese New Year celebrations and the like.
Funding Requirement – P300,000.00
f. Continuous dissemination of information
through the Laguna Travellers’ Guide and
other brochures in different tourism events, mall
shows, campus tours and expos.
g. Creation of billboards, signboards and

signages for posting in the SLEX stretch for a
wider awareness on the places to see in
Laguna.
TOURISM STANDARDS AND SERVICES
a. Manpower Training and Skills Development –

to improve and professionalize workforce and
frontline services, seminars will be conducted
on Tourism Awareness, Frontline Operations,
Tourism Reception and Guiding Techniques,
and, Comprehensive Housekeeping.
Funding Requirement – P1,500,000.00
b. Upgrading of standards and services for the
beautification, cleaning, promotion of
conservation awareness and developing
eco-friendly activities thru carrying out
environmentally practices like coastal clean-
ups, eco-safe cleanser and many others.
Maintenance of the “Search for Best Eco-
tourism Establishments”, based on a
more comprehensive criteria on a
beautiful. Clean and eco-friendly tourist
spot.
CULTURE AND THE ARTS
• We are now in a world of computers, cellphones, laptops

and other computerized gadgets which makes our living
so convenient. Living in this fast-paced life makes us
forget the culture that we have right before this modern
technologies infested our minds especially the young
ones. Culture and arts are oftentimes taken for granted
because we get so occupied with new and modern
things.
• Laguna is filled with a lot of heritage and traditions that
distinguish us from other provinces. Its significance to our
history is sadly forgotten especially by young people.

• Conduct Cultural awareness activities

such as exhibits, film showing,
conference and quiz bee.
• Instill love of cultural heritage and its
relevance in our modern age by
conducting exhibits and symposia and
incorporating it to everyday
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museums as repository of our

Culture and History.
• Conduct meaningful activities
that would enhance cultural
literacy to the public.
TARGETS
Revive and strengthen the Philippine Culture

among the Laguneños and rekindle the spirit
of the Philippine History.
Develop or design sustainable programs and

projects that would clearly identify the role of
history and culture to our lives.
Build an excellent venue for cultural activities

and room for books and exhibit materials.
1. National Arts Month. This is celebrated

every month of February in cooperation with
DepEd. Activities such as Inter-school
Folkdance Competition, on-the-spot
painting contest and declamation contest
are facilitated.
Funding Requirement -Php 189,300.00

2. Seminar on Cultural Awareness. A seminar to be facilitated by
History Arts and Culture Office (HACO) educating people on the
relevance of Culture.
Funding Requirement - Php 38,100.00
3. History and Cultural Immersion. A tour for students, Senior
Citizens, Academe Historians and out of school youths. On-site
historical and cultural lecture.
Funding Requirement
4. Cultural Livelihood. Conducts livelihood programs on cultural
industry for OSYs, housewives, unemployed, Senior Citizens or
NGOs.
5. Gawad Alagad ng Sining. A yearly program which gives awards
to Laguneños with exceptional works in Arts.
6. Painting Workshop. A training/workshop which will teach the art
of painting to aspiring locales.
Funding requirement - Php 27,802.00
7. Dance and Choreography Workshop. A
training workshop on dancing and
choreography.
Funding Requirement-Php 20,500.00
8. Theater Workshop. A training workshop on
Theater Arts.
Funding Requirement-Php 52,500.00
9. Laguna Young Artists Group (LAYAG). An
organization of young artists from Laguna who
performs cultural presentations in functions and events.
Funding Requirement -Php 5,000
3.8 TRADE AND COMMERCE
• The province does not have a developed investment

program to attract both national and international
investors.
• SME programs in the different departments is not unified
and integrated.

• The province shall promote Laguna as an investment

haven of the Philippines.
• The province shall institutionalize investment promotions in
the province and unify all sectoral efforts on all SME
developments.
TARGETS
• Generate adequate jobs for the working population.

• Enhance and accelerate small and medium enterprise
development to attain jobs.
• Foster active networking between agriculture and industry.
• Upgrade human resource competencies.
• Set-up mechanisms in providing assistance and identifying
the workers in the informal sector.
• Produce brochures, magazines and other publications
that will promote the province’s industrial facilities and the
government incentives for investors.
• Establish a regular communication link between industrial
site developers, locators and the Office of the Governor.
• Create awareness, appreciation and interest in the tourism
products and services available in Laguna.
• Maintenance and strengthening of the Provincial SME

Development Council.
• Design and create an investment brochure and kits.
• Promotion of investment program for the province.
• Establishment of an investment office at the SLEX area.
• Capability enhancement/HRD programs for personnel on
SMED and investment promotion.
• Promotion and establishment of linkages to tap exchange
programs on culture, tourism, youth and sports, agriculture,
and governance on an international relationship level.
• Secure and mobilize grants and loans from other countries
especially from the ASEAN and European Unions that will
benefit the promotion of trade, investment and tourism in
the province.

3.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Province approximately generates 1,042 tons of solid

wastes per day. These wastes came from urbanized/ first class
municipalities/ cities such as Calamba City (15.01%), San Pedro
(11.86%), Biñan, (10.54%) and San Pablo City (9.96%)
respectively.
Eighteen (18) major industrial estates are located within the

municipalities of Alaminos, Biñan City, Cabuyao, Sta. Rosa City,
and Calamba City. These industrial estates contribute largely
to the volume of solid waste generation in the province.
Some of the municipalities and/or cities in the province are

still allowing the operation of their open dumpsites. This activity,
coupled with improper waste disposal such as mixed collection
of waste, pose a danger to people and the environment.
Toxic and Hazardous

Wastes. The Province has
forty six (46) hospitals, one
hundred thirty one (131)
clinics/centers, twenty five (25)
laboratories, sixty seven (67)
funeral parlors, and sixty- three
(63) gasoline stations. It also
includes the two hundred sixty six
(266) locators in the eighteen
(18) industrial parks. Their
routine operations and transport are the major possible sources of
toxic/hazardous wastes and chemical substances in the Province
of Laguna.
Water Resources. There are about forty (40) rivers and a

great number of creeks in the Province of Laguna. Most of the
waters from these resources are no longer advisable for raw
drinking purposes as reported by the Laguna Lake Development
Authority (LLDA). Some of these rivers and creeks are located in
the first and second districts of Laguna wherein commercial and
industrial establishments are found. This proximity between
industries and the bodies of water increases the susceptibility of
these natural resources to solid and liquid waste.
The third and fourth districts are considered as Eco-Tourism
areas. However, it is a common practice among piggery and
backyard hog raisers to easily dispose their animal wastes into
any river or creek without treatment. Even sewage from
residential areas along the riverbanks are directly disposed into
the river. The lack of awareness of communities on government
policies regarding liquid waste treatment and disposal system
further aggravates the damage on the environment.
• Provide technical assistance to LGUs when it comes to

the formulation of Rehabilitation and Solid Waste
Management Plan.
• Develop a database of suitable sites for Sanitary Landfill.
• Conduct periodic monitoring of all existing disposal
facilities an MRFs in Laguna.
• Conduct complaint management and resolution with
regards to complaints about improper waste
disposal.
• Develop a database showing waste haulers, waste
transporters, waste treatment facilities and waste
recyclers in Laguna.
• Develop a proposal for the establishment of sanitary
landfill and clustering of waste disposal.
• Organize a technical working group and develop a
proposal for the preparation of Solid Waste Management
Plan.
• Develop protocol for the selection of LGUs with best
practices in solid waste management.
• Lobby to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the
reorganization of Provincial Solid Waste Management
Board.
• Organize a technical working committee that will
conduct /undergo seminars and meetings with regards to
the reorganization of the Provincial Solid Waste
Management Board.

TARGETS
• Organize series of seminars for LGU’s without closure and

rehabilitation plan / solid waste management plan.
• Assist LGUs in the 4th district of Laguna in the preparation of
Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP).
• Identify and recommend to the requesting LGU at least
one suitable site for sanitary landfill.
• Monitor the rehabilitation of all existing disposal facilities
and MRFs in Laguna on a quarterly basis or as deemed
necessary.
• Settle all complaints pertaining to improper wastes
disposal lodged.
• Generate database showing waste haulers, waste
transporters, waste treatment facilities, and waste
recyclers in Laguna.
• Develop proposal for the establishment of sanitary landfill
and clustering of waste disposal.
• Organize a working group for the preparation of Solid
Waste Management Plan.
• Give commendation to best solid waste management
plan practices in the municipal and barangay level.
• Submit resolution/ordinance to the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan for the reorganization of Provincial Solid
Waste Management Board.
• Reorganize Provincial Solid Waste Management Board
and convene the members on a quarterly basis or as
deemed necessary.
• Provide technical assistance to LGUs for the following

activities:
o Preparation of Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (CRP)
and Solid Waste Management Plan.
o Identification of suitable sites for sanitary landfill (SLF).
o Monitor closure and rehabilitation of former and existing
disposal facilities including operations of Sanitary Landfill
and Materials Recovery Facilities.
o Address complaints pertaining to improper waste
disposal
*** Funding Requirement: Php 430,000.00

• Develop Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan
o Organize a technical working group.
o Develop proposal for the development of Solid Waste
Management Plan.
o Compile all Municipal and City Solid Waste
Management Plan.
*** Funding Requirement: Php 2,000,000.00
• Recognize LGUs with outstanding practice/s in solid waste

management
• Organize Provincial Solid Waste Management Board

3.10 SUSTAINABLE UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Forest Resources. Laguna has a total land area of 175, 973

hectares wherein 76.56% are classified as alienable and
disposable lands and 23% are classified as forest areas.
At present some of these forest areas have been degraded
because of human activities.
On the other hand, a total land area of 755.6228 hectares is

devolved in the Province of Laguna for Integrated Social
Forestry Projects. These are situated in Brgy. Laurel, Sta.
Maria and Brgy. Galalan, Pangil, Laguna.
TARGETS
• Organize communities / ISF beneficiaries and provide

sustainable livelihood programs in the upland area.
• Promote active participation of PO on CBFM projects.
• Involve the participation of private entities, industrial firms
and other stakeholders in the greening activities.
• Create awareness on the importance of trees and natural
vegetation.
• Establish tree parks which will serve as a natural carbon
sink in open/dull spaces.

• Establish strategic Provincial Forest Nursery Area which will

serve as source of variety free forest seedlings.
• Improve the current Provincial Forest Nursery Area at RECS
Village and increase the production of planting stocks by
ten percent annually.
• Encourage LGUs to establish Municipal/City/Barangay Mini
Forest Nursery.
• Involve LGUs and stakeholders on tree planting activities.
• Provide trainings, seminars, workshops, and meetings to
strengthen the community / organization and enhance
the peoples’ capability.
• Establish institutional linkage between Peoples
Organization (PO) and LGUs and seek assistance
from funding institutions on livelihood programs.
• Implement Provincial Ordinance 7 s. 1997 “Ordinance
requiring all manufacturing and / or industrial firms to plant
trees and other greeneries for the sustenance of
ecological balance.”
• IEC / Seminar on plant propagation, tree tending, and
maintenance.
• Coordinate with local ENR offices to identify open/dull
spaces.
• Coordination with LGUs in identifying degraded forest

within their respective jurisdiction.
• Establishment of Forest Nursery at Barangay Lamot,
Calauan, Laguna.
• Provide technical assistance to LGUs on nursery
establishment and maintenance.
• Conduct tree planting activities on identified degraded
forest areas.
• Conduct community organizing with POs and LGUs
concerned.
• Conduct of training / seminar on livelihood opportunities in
the upland area.
• Workshop / meeting with LGUs, industrial firms, and
manufacturing industries.
• Identify open / dull spaces in coordination with local ENR
officers.

• Conduct massive tree planting activities
*** Funding Requirements: PS Php 2, 500, 000.00
MOOE Php 5, 564, 100.00
CO Php 300, 000.00
3.11 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
• The country is visited by at least

twenty typhoons a year and
Laguna is within the typhoon
belt.
• Sixteen towns in the province
are lakeshore municipalities
that are prone to flooding.
• The province has no permanent
evacuation centers, making
schools as evacuation centers.
• Water and sanitation facilities
are not ready to accommodate all the evacuees in the schools.
• The province has no permanent operation center to monitor
typhoons and relief operations during disasters.
• The province lacks the necessary equipments for preparation,
mitigation, relief and rescue operations during disasters.
• Mainstream disaster risk reduction into local governance, policies

and practices.
• Make available an updated inventory of resources and early
warning systems at the provincial as well as in the municipal
level.
• Establish and institutionalize a permanent disaster risk
management office to prevent the loss of lives and property in
times of calamities.
• Develop and standardize an operations manual on the different
phases of disaster.
• Provision of training programs for rescue teams.
• Prepare contingency plans to mitigate the effects of global
warming and climate change in the lives of the people of
Laguna.

TARGETS
• Draw up a Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Masterplan which will guide all local chief executives in
implementing programs that will minimize, control and prevent
the loss of lives and properties.
• Procure the necessary equipments and supplies for disaster
preparedness.
• Provide training and advocacy programs for rescue teams for
all types of emergencies and disasters.
• Establish an operation center or command center that will
coordinate all the activities pertaining to disasters.
• Instruct all local government units to help in the clean-up of all
major tributaries of the lake.
• Conduct a massive three-year reforestation program that will
cover the one thousand hectare area of denuded forests.
• Promote waste segregation and recycling as part of the Solid
Waste Management Program.
• Relocate informal settlers along the 12.5 easement of the lake
to prevent the loss of lives and properties during flooding.
• Preparation of a Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Masterplan.
• Procurement of necessary equipments and supplies: rubber
boats, fiberglass boats and amphibians for rescue purposes; jet
skis for reconnaissance and retrieval; search and rescue
equipments for mountain and water search rescue including
communication devices.
Funding Requirement = P 32,000,000.00
• Provision of trainings and advocacy programs for the 64 rescue
teams composing of 32 members each team.
• Establishment of a 24/7 operations center or command center.
• Clean-up of the 27 major tributaries of the lake
• Three year reforestation program to cover the one thousand
hectare area of denuded forests to prevent landslides and soil
erosions.
• Promotion of waste segregation and waste recycling as part of
the Solid Waste Management Program.
• Relocation of informal settlers along the 12.5 easement of the
lake.
• Procurement of tents intended for evacuation centers.

4.1 HEALTH CARE, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL WELFARE
Delivery of Quality Health Care Services
Disease Free Zone

• High incidence of human rabies in the Province of
Laguna (CY 2010), with 3.79 cases/million, much higher
than the national target of 2.5 cases/million for 2010.
• High malaria annual parasite incidence (CY 2010), with
0.78/ 1000 population, higher than the national target
of <0.1/ 1000 population for 2010.
Intensified Disease Prevention and Control

• Increase incidence rate of dengue in the province (CY
2010), with 105/100,000 population, higher than the
national target of 10/100,000 population for 2010.
TB Control Program
• Tuberculosis case detection rate
(52.7%)lower than the national
target of 70% for 2010.
Child Health Program

• The province maintained 95%
coverage in Fully Immunized
Child Program, which is of the
national target of 95% in 2010.
Infant and Young Child Feeding

Program
• Low percentage (79%) of newborn initiated to
breastfeeding, lower than the national target of 85% for
2010.
• Increase susceptibility to infections of vulnerable age
group such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating
women.
• Low percentage of 6-11 month old infants and 12-59
month old children that were given Vitamin A capsules.
• Low percentage of post partum cases in women
given Vitamin A capsules.
• Low percentage of pregnant and lactating women
given ferrous supplementation.
• Low coverage on deworming of children 12-59 months
of age.
Maternal Health Program

• Low coverage of pregnant women with 4 or more pre
natal visits.
• Low coverage of deliveries attended by skilled birth
attendants.
• Low percentage (39%) of facility based deliveries, lower
than the national target of 70% for 2010.
Family Planning Program

• Awareness of couples on natural family planning for
responsible parenthood.
Dental Health Program

• Low percentage of
populace given Basic Oral
Health Care due to the
• Insufficient dental manpower
• Lack of functioning dental
units
• Policy on Oral Health not fully
implemented in some local
government units resulting to
poor dental care thus increasing the percentage of dental
caries and gum disease across all ages.
Healthy Lifestyle Program

• High prevalence of degenerative diseases like CVD,
Diabetes, Cancer, Renal Diseases including obesity
among productive age.
Visual Health Program

• Prevention of Blindness Program (PBP) is not well
appreciated by clients and other stakeholders.
Management of Health Risks/EVS

• Low percentage rate(90%) of household with access to
safe water supply, lower than the national target of 94%
for 2010.

• Low percentage rate (90%) of households with sanitary
toilets, a bit lowerthan the national target of 91% for 2010.
Inadequate Trainings of Health Staff

• Insufficient funds allocated to capability building/training
particularly of newly appointed health personnel, both
hospitals and public health services.
• Insufficient hospital equipment, supplies, medicines and

facilities.
Health Emergency Management System

• Recurring disaster throughout the year affect the health
conditions of the people.
Regulation
• Low percentage of RHU’s accredited to Out Patient
Package (OPB), MCP and, TB DOTS.
• Poor compliance to P.D. 856, “Code on Sanitation of the

Philippines and Its Implementing Rules and Regulations”.
• Poor compliance of some health

personnel on Milk Code
implementation and infant and
young child feeding policy and
other health ordinances and laws.
Financing
• Low percentage of total budget
allocated to Health and MOOE by
some municipal LGU’s.
Governance
• Low ratio of physician and midwife to population.

POLICIES AND STATEGIES
Rabies Control and Prevention

• Increase awareness on rabies prevention and control with
active participation of other GO’s, NGO’s and the
community as a whole.
Malaria Prevention and Control

Program
• Improve the capabilities of
LGU’s in the management,
control and prevention of
malaria, through trainings.
Dengue Prevention and Control

Program
• Prevent the increasing incidence of dengue cases through
advocacy and promotion with active participation of
NGO’s and community involvement.
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control

• Ensure BCG immunization of infants.
• Strengthen cooperation of government and private
sectors in TB case detection and management.
• Effective information and education system.
• Provision of adequate drugs and medicines.
• Effective monitoring and evaluation system.

• Provision of essential newborn
care.
• EPI-Reaching Every Barangays
(REB) to improve immunization
coverage.
• Strengthen EPI surveillance, to
prevent vaccine preventable
diseases.

Infant and Young Child Feeding Program
• Advocacy and promotion of early initiation of
breastfeeding 30 min. to 1 hour after delivery; and
exclusive breastfeeding from birth up to six months of age.
• Implementation and compliance to IYCF policy and milk
code or the EO#51.
Micronutrient Supplementation Program/ and Deworming

• Provision of micronutrients such as Vitamin A capsules, iron
and utilization of iodized salt and fortified food products in
order to improve the nutritional status of the target
population.

• Ensuring quality pre and post natal care.
• Encourage facility based delivery and deliveries handled
by skilled birth attendants.
• Enhancing the capabilities of health personnel on
maternal care.

• Ensure responsible parenthood through
continuous conduct of advocacy on natural
family planning.

• Implementation of policy on Oral Health.
Deployment of dentist in every RHU’s/LGU’s.
• Procurement of dental supplies and
medicines.
Healthy Lifestyle
• Strengthen advocacy and promotion on healthy diet and
healthy lifestyle related to diseases.

• Capability building of health personnel on Prevention of
Blindness Program.
• Strengthening collaboration with stakeholders.
• Intensification of information dissemination on Prevention
of Blindness Program.

Regulation
• Ensure access to safe, quality and low cost drugs and
medicines through establishments of Botika ng Barangay
(BnBs) in every 3 barangays.
• Ensure utilization of health facilities in the community by
increasing the percentage of RHUs/BHs accredited to
OPB/MCP and TB DOTS.
• Ensure compliance to all health laws and ordinances for
more effective delivery of health services.
Governance
• Deployment of additional physicians and midwives, and
other health staff like nurses, sanitation inspectors, med
techs, to provide quality health care services to a
reasonable and standard size of population.
TARGETS
• Reduce the incidence of human rabies by at least 40%, by

the end of 2013.
• Reduce malaria annual parasite incidence to at least
0.1/1000 population.
• Tuberculosis case detection rate by at least 3%, from 53%
in 2009 to 72% by the end of 2013.
• Ensure 85% TB cure rate by end of 2013.
• Reduce the incidence of dengue cases by at least 60%,
from 105 to 42 per 100,000 population by the end of 2013.
• Maintain at least 95% (or above) coverage of the Fully
Immunized Children (FIC).
• Increase the percentage of newborn initiated to
breastfeeding to at least 85% by end of 2013 and continue
exclusive breastfeeding up to six
months of age.
• Improve coverage on micronutrient
supplementation such as Vitamin A
and ferrous sulfate to at least 90%
by the end of 2013.
• Increase the coverage of sick and
high risk children given Vit. A
supplements.
• Increase the coverage of post partum women given Vit. A
capsules to at least 90% by the end of 2013.

• Increase the coverage of children, pregnant and
lactating women given ferrous supplementation to at least
90% by the end of 2013.
• Increase deworming coverage to at least 85% by the end
of 2013.
• Increase the coverage of pre natal cases with 4 or more
pre natal visits.
• Increase the coverage of deliveries attended by skilled
birth attendants.
• Increase the percentage of facility based deliveries to at
least 70% by the end of 2013.
• Educate married women of reproductive ages and young
couples on responsible parenthood.
• Reduce the incidence of dental caries among target
group by at least 30% by the end of 2013.
• Reduce the percentage of gum diseases among target
group by at least 20% by the end of .
• Reduce the morbidity from degenerative
diseases by at least 60% by the end of
2013, and mortality from degenerative
diseases by at least 30% by the end of
2013.
• Promote effective networking through
advocacy to and collaboration with
LGU’s, NGO’s and other stakeholders.
• Increase the percentage of household with access to safe
water to 94% by the end of 2013 through effective water
quality surveillance.
• Increase the percentage of households with sanitary toilet
to 91% by the end of 2013 through proper construction/
improvement of sanitation facilities.
• Improve work attitude towards a more positive outlook
and further capabilities in delivering quality health services
to attain a healthier and more productive life of the
people.
• By the end of 2013, the Provincial Health Office has
established and institutionalized functional health
emergency management system.
• Increase the number of licensed Botika ng Barangay in the
province.
• Encourage the operators to register, facilitate and secure
license to operate for their BnBs.
• Adopt ordinances for strict enforcement.
• Provide quality health care services to the community.
Rabies Control and Prevention

• Capability building of ABTC/ Health
personnel.
• Education/promotion and advocacy.
• Procurement/provision of rabies vaccines
including storage facilities.
• Regular monitoring and supervision.
Malaria Prevention and Control Program

• Improve capabilities of LGU’s in the management, control
and prevention of malaria through trainings.
Dengue Prevention and Control Program

• Capability building of health personnel/local leaders on
malaria control and prevention.
• Education/promotion and advocacy.
• Procurement/provision of malaria drugs and other
supplies.
• Coordination with LGU’s regarding additional manpower
needed.
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control

• Training of health personnel including
volunteers.
• Coordination with private sectors.
• Sputum collection/active case finding.
• “TUTOK Gamutan”
• Regular procurement of TB drugs and other
supplies needed.
• Regular monitoring of TB patients.

• Provision of adequate vaccines and syringes and other
supplies needed.
• Immunization of 0-11 month old infants.
• Continuous conduct of capability building of health
workers.
• Infant and Young Child Feeding Program

• Advocacy and promotion of early initiation of
breastfeeding.
• Regular monitoring of growth and development of 0-59
mos. old children through weighing and counseling.
• Procurement of child growth monitoring tools such as
weighing scales, ECCD cards, etc.
Micronutrient Supplementation Program/Deworming

• Distribution of Vit. A capsules and deworming tablets to all
children (6-59 mos. old).
• Distribution of Vit. A capsules to post partum mothers.
• Distribution of iron tablets to all pregnant women including
other anemic and sick cases.
• Updating health personnel on micronutrient guidelines.

• Training on health personnel.
• Pre and post natal care.
• Giving of tetox immunization to pregnant women.

• Conduct of advocacy and promotion of natural family
planning for responsible parenthood.

• Basic oral health care to preschool children. School
children, pregnant women and adult population.
• Curative care/dental health services.
• Conduct dental health education.
• Dental missions.
Healthy Lifestyle
• Conducting health education and promotions.
• Healthy lifestyle activities in RHUs/municipalities.
• Conducting weight monitoring and assessment by NDs.
• Training of health staff on healthy lifestyle program.

• Training of health personnel at
different levels.
• Conduct of quarterly advocacy
meetings/ consultative meeting
and other related activities.
• Community/school assemblies.
Regulation
• Orientation/updates on the establishments of Botika ng
Barangay to health personnel and BnB owners.
• Coordination with NGOs/GOs and other stakeholder.
• Coordination with NHIP/Philhealth.
• Orientation of health staff on health insurance system.
• Regular conduct of updates to health staff on different
health laws and ordinances.
• Coordination with LGUs regarding creation of
ordinances/resolutions to support national laws.
Governance
• Coordination with LGUs/LCEs regarding request for
additional health manpower.
• Conduct of training of program manger/coordinators on
data review and analysis.
• Conduct of service delivery implementation review with
RHU staff.
• Regular conduct of monitoring and supervision
NUTRITION
• Insufficient supply of low cost nutritious foods in identified

nutritionally depressed municipalities of Laguna.
Top 10 Nutritionally Depressed Municipalities (OPT 2010)

1. Famy – 15.26%
2. Mabitac – 12.24%
3. Paete – 11.98%
4. Alaminos – 10.22%
5. Kalayaan – 10.00%
6. Cavinti – 9.89%
7. Pangil – 9.79%
8. Magdalena – 9.65%
9. LIliw – 9.53%
10. Lumban 9.42%
• Incidence of malnutrition among infants, pre school

children, school children, pregnant and lactating women

and other special beneficiaries like families and individuals
in emergency situation.
• Eleven (11) municipalities and three (3) cities of Laguna
were affected by calamities last CY 2009: Bay, Cabuyao,
Los Baños, Lumban, Pangil, Pakil, Pila, San Pedro, Sta. Cruz,
Siniloan, Sta. Rosa City, Biñan City and Calamba City.
• Out of 156,152 preschool children, 9,182 (5.88%) are the
priority target beneficiaries of the food assistance
program.
• Insufficient knowledge of target beneficiaries regarding
food fortification program.
• Inadequate knowledge on the micronutrient
supplementation that leads to micronutrient deficiency
among infants, preschool children, school children,
pregnant and lactating women and women of child
bearing age.
• Insufficient knowledge on nutrition information,
communication and education program.
• Insufficient source of income and limited livelihood
opportunities of families with cases under nutrition and low
income families in identified nutritionally depressed
barangays of Laguna.
• Limited accessibility of health services, health promotion
campaign for infants, children, and mothers in far flung
areas.
• Promote the establishment of

vegetable gardens in school,
homes and communities in urban
and rural areas to serve as source
of additional food for the home
and possibly augment the
purchasing power of food in the
household.
• Strategic implementation of center
based and domiciliary
complementary and feeding activities for young children
aged 6-72 months old, pregnant and lactating women
and other target beneficiaries.
• Intensify campaign on the addition of micronutrients to
food vehicle and the utilization of such foods and those

with Sangkap Pinoy Seal to prevent and control the
occurrence of micronutrient deficiencies.
• Promote the availability and delivery of Micronutrient
Supplementation Program.
• Comprehensive delivery of nutrition and nutrition related
information, communication and education activities to
all sectors of society.
• Strategic linkaging with the proper agencies for the
provision of credit and livelihood opportunities to poor
households especially those with malnourished children.
• Implementation, promotion and monitoring of maternal
and child nutrition and health services.
• Strengthening advocacy programs, strategic alliances
and partnerships.
• Systematize resource generation, mobilization and
capacity development.
• Strengthen a systematic monitoring and evaluation
system.
TARGETS
• Increase the supply of low cost nutritious food in the

Province of Laguna.
• Reduce the number of households with underweight
preschool children, school children, pregnant and
lactating women.
• Increase the knowledge of households, establishments,
bakeries, schools, stores and supermarkets regarding Food
Fortification Program.
• Increase the knowledge on micronutrient supplementation
that leads to micronutrient deficiency among infants, pre
school children, school children, pregnant and lactating
women, and women of child bearing age.
• Increase the knowledge on Nutrition information,
communication and education program.
• Increase the livelihood opportunities of families with cases
of under nutrition and low income families.
• Increase accessibility to health services, health promotion
campaign for infants, children and mothers in far flung
areas.

• Home, School and Community Food Production

• Promotion for the establishment of fruits and vegetable
gardens/nurseries.
a. School Garden
b. Backyard Garden
c. Container Home Gardening
d. Community Gardening
e. FAITH
f. Gulayan Sa Laguna
• Coordination with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist and

FAITH regarding distribution of seeds/seedlings.
• Coordination with the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian
regarding distribution of small and big animals.
a. Poultry
b. Swine
c. Carabao
d. Goat
• Coordination with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist and
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Fingerlings
Distribution.
• Coordination with the agencies on the provision of technical
assistance.
a. FAITH
b. Indigenous vegetables
• Food Assistance
• Supplementary Feeding
a. KALINGA Feeding
b. Biscuits Distribution/ Feeding
c. Vitameal
d. NRG
e. Corn Soy Blend (CSB)
f. Conduct of Emergency
g. Feeding Operations
• Strengthening of Complementary Feeding

Program.
• Food Fortification Program
• Promotion and monitoring of iodized salt
utilization.
• Promotion and monitoring of salt testing.

• Promotion, monitoring and utilization of foods
• with Sangkap Pinoy Seal.
• Promotion and monitoring of fortified flour utilization.
• Promotion, monitoring of the utilization of fortified rice, sugar and
cooking oil.
• Monitoring of retail outlets selling iodized salt.
• Micronutrient Supplementation Program
• Coordination with DOH in the promotion of Vitamin A
Supplementation.
• Coordination with DOH in the Iodine Supplementation.
• Coordination with DOH in the Iron Supplementation.
• Nutrient Information, Communication and Education Program
• Conduct of nutrition education for students, mothers, PSC
caregivers.
• Pabasa sa Nutrisyon
• Mother’s Congress
• Father’s Congress
• Campaign on Breastfeeding Promotion and Complementary
Feeding.
• Monitoring of the integration of nutrition in elementary and high
school curriculum (MAPE, THE and SCIENCE).
• Development/Reproduction/Distribution of Nutrition IEC
Materials.
• Nutritional Guidelines fro Filipinos/Food Pyramid
• KALINGA Recipes
• CSB Recipes
• NRG Recipes
• Information campaign on environment and sanitation.
• Promotion of desirable food, nutrition, lifestyle practices and
behavior.
• Development/Publication or airing of print/radio/tv messages
and interview.
• Other media placements and special events.
• Promotion of Teatro Nutrisyon.
• Use of WHO-CGS.
• Nutrition in Essential Maternal and Child Health Services
• Improve access to health services in far-flung areas.
• Conduct of door-to-door heath promotion campaign.
• Enhance partnership with NGO’s, Civil Society and Private
Sector.
• Promotion, coordination and monitoring of packages of health
services for infants and children
• Newborn Screening

• Exclusive breastfeeding and young child complementary
feeding
o Deworming
o Immunization
o Growth Monitoring
o Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses
o Early childhood care and development
o Coordination with UNICEF, LGU’s in the promotion and
monitoring of Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE)
o Enabling Mechanism
o Conduct of Trainings
• Skills Enhancement Training on Nutrition Program Management
o BNS Reinforcement Training
o Provincial Program Implementation Review
• Nutrition Advocacy
o Sangguniang Panlalawigan
o PNC Meeting
o C/MNAO Meeting
o Local School Board
o NGO’s
o Congress, Senate, Local Chief Executive
• Over-all Management Organizing
o Conduct of Field Visit
• Letters/Communications
• Resolutions
• Monitoring
• Desk Evaluation
• Validation
• Other Activities
o Awareness on Nutrition Month Celebration
o Nutrition Month Parade
o Food and Non-Food Exhibit
o Cooking Contest
o Mother’s Congress
o Nutrition Trivia
o On-the-Spot Painting Contest
o Fitness Exercise
o Gawad Parangal
• Fund Sourcing or Resource Generation
• Research and Development

4.1 EDUCATION, YOUTH AND SPORTS
EDUCATION
• Poor reading comprehension is one of the major

causes of low performance of students in learning
areas where English is the medium of instruction.
Indeed, reading is the tool for learning. One who has
difficulty in reading will surely find it difficult to learn.
Furthermore, if one cannot read, he/she won’t be able
to write.
• One of the causes of low performance of students in

the different learning areas is the mismatch of teachers
x and the subject areas which they handle.
• The Laguna University, established to provide quality

education with minimal tuition fee for less privileged but
deserving students has been increasing its enrollees
since its opening in 2005.
• Upgrade students’ level of

competencies in Math and Science.
• Encourage students to join in a
friendly competition or contest.
(e.g., quiz bees, declamation
contest, sports fest, oratorical
contest, debate etc.)
• Equip teachers’ with the knowledge
in handling present-day students.
• Create an on-line database of
student grades and personal
information.

TARGETS
• Develop students’ English reading and

writing skills to better comprehend the
concepts in subjects wherein English is the
medium for communication.
• Promote academic excellence,
camaraderie and sportsmanship.
• Train teachers and school
leaders/administrators in the conducting
researches.
• Update teachers’ competence in
handling classes for today’s breed of students.
• Identify teachers who are mismatch with their teaching
assignments.
• Develop innovativeness among teachers in developing
instructional materials and its effectiveness to students’
performance.
• Upgrade the teachers’ competence, skills and attitude for
effective implementation of special science curriculum.
• Automate grade computation and form production (Form 18).
1. Whole School Approach. The Whole School Approach is a

program which provides varied activities and strategies for
reading and writing not only in English but also in other learning
areas such as Mathematics, Science, TLE and MAPEH. This
approach is expected to improve the academic performance
of elementary/secondary students in the learning areas
mentioned.
2. The Champion. A program which provides various
activities wherein students with talents come together for a
friendly competition.
Funding Requirement. - Php 3,550,000.00
3. Hearing From the Experts. A project for the teachers to
upgrade their level of competencies in handling modern–day
students. This includes trainings in different institutions in the Province
to better understand the students and bridge the gaps that hinder
the students from learning/understanding lessons.

4. Combat Mismatch. One of the causes of low
performance of pupils/students in the different learning areas is the
mismatch of teachers and the subject areas which they handle.
Hence, a program has been conceived to solve the problem.
Funding Requirement - Php
5. Project REFLECT (Research for Leaders and Classroom
Teachers). This aims to initiate teachers and school
leaders/administrators in the art of writing researches.
Funding Requirement- Php 200,000.00
6. Project LIFE (Learning In Functional
Environment). The project involves
development of Learning Resource Centers/Hubs in
5 learning areas (English, Science, Mathematics,
Filipino and Araling Panlipunan). This will serve as
venue for instructional materials safe keeping,
remedial class for slow learners and enrichment
activities for the gifted students.
Funding Requirement- Php 100,000.00
7. Expansion of SSES (Special Science Elementary
Schools). Utilizing the 5E’s Approach. Expand the project utilizing
the 5 E’s approach in teaching science: ENGAGE, EXPLORE,
EXPLAIN, EXTEND and EVALUATE.
8. PRO-LEARNS (Program for Least Learned Skills). Due to low
performance level of students in both elementary and secondary
education, a need for a different approach to teaching is advised.
To effectively facilitate and lead students to explore and enjoy the
teaching of science, innovative instructional intervention materials
should then be developed. Working with the materials will lead
students to explore the world of science.
9. PARA SA BAYAN. The program for all Elementary and
Secondary Students and teachers which focuses on love of
country and fellowmen particularly the young learners. It includes
presidential lecture series, symposium, conferences, value
formation, leadership trainings, educational tours, documentary
film showing, cultural presentations and festivals.
10. Project SIS (Student Information System). Laguna is one
of the large divisions in the CALABARZON area and due to its size,
information gathering is a challenge. Problems such as data
redundancy and inconsistency (Same information may be
duplicated in several places and may not be updated properly)
occur. Standards for grading are usually an issue (units per subject,
percentage weight of criteria for the computation of grades).
Recording and computation of grades are added burden for
teachers especially with big class size which decreases their
efficiency. These problems and others led to the development of
the Student information system.
Funding Requirement - Php
11. The Laguna University. The university shall continue to
offer vocational, technical and higher education to less privileged
but deserving students. Some of the courses being offered are
the: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSEd),
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering major in
Automotive engineering (BSME), Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN), Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts (BACA), Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science (BSCS) and Information and
Communication Technology (ICT).
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
• Youth, as defined in Section 4 of R.A. 8044 (Youth in

Nation Building Act), as the sector of the population
belonging to the age bracket of 15 – 30 years old. They
are believed to have the biggest role in building a nation
because they are a sure source of developmental efforts.
• Many of the youths in the Province are engaged with
undesirable activities due to a lot of issues and problems
they are facing socially. In Laguna, considerable number
of out of school youths (OSY) has been recorded and it
shows that financial problem is the main reason why they
have poor access to education. Young people should
be provided with programs that will help them acquire
low-cost but quality education to help them become
globally competitive. Furthermore, they should be
encouraged to join activities such as sports and
livelihood that would make them stay occupied and
refrain from doing socially unacceptable activities.

• Awarding of youth with

exceptional accomplishments.
• Delivery of scholarship grants to less
privileged but deserving youths will
be pursued to decrease the
number of Out-Of-School-Youths.
• Provision of TESDA/PESO
accredited trainings and seminars
to establish or enhance
entrepreneurial skills and help OSY in their financial needs.
• Conduct guidance counseling to assist the youth in
choosing their careers.
• Establish policies that will promote the welfare and
development of youth.
TARGETS
• Decrease the number of Out-Of-School-Youths (OSY) in

the Province by promoting youth’s access to formal and
informal education.
• Increase employment rate among young people by
provision of income-generating activities and livelihood
programs.
• Determine youth with exceptional accomplishments.
• Ensure the availability and affordability of healthcare
services for adolescents and youth.
• Boost youth’s participation and involvement in promoting
development and welfare among their sector.
• Provide character building programs for youth.
• Acquire an organized support system for the youth and
youth organization.
PLANS AND PROGRAMS
1. Gawad Parangal sa Natatanging Kabataan. This yearly

program gives awards to young people with exceptional
accomplishments.
Funding Requirement – Php. 60,000.00
2. Free Information Technology Training Program. A

month-long training on Information Technology for OSY.
Funding Requirement – Php 50,000.00
3. Scholarship Grants. This scholarship grant is given to 1,000
incoming college freshmen students who are less privileged and
bonafide Laguneños. Grantees may enrol in any of the
baccalaureate courses of disciplines, non-degree programs
and vocational-technical courses required for manpower
development and are identified as priority programs of Commission
on Higher Education (CHED). Ten Thousand pesos (Php
10,000.00) will be given to each grantee per year.
4. Career Guidance Day. This is in coordination with Public

Employment Services Office (PESO), Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE), colleges/universities and Department of
Education (DepEd). Guidance counselling for youth,
specifically to 4 year high school students, will be
th conducted
to assist them in choosing their careers.
5. Jobs Fair. A Jobs Fair for graduating students and unemployed

youth.
6. Kabataan ITo. Training on how to make application letters and

resume and provides OSY with knowledge in internet
specifically for job hunting.
7. Techno Kabuhayan Training and Entrepreneurship Program.

Provide livelihood trainings with starter kits, seminar and
financial assistance for entrepreneurship. Accredited by PESO
and DOLE and TESDA.
Funding Requirement - Php 1,000,000.000.
8. Provincial Youth Development Council. This

council establishes policies that promote welfare
and development for the youth.
9. Positive Lifestyle and Values Formation Seminar.

A 3-day seminar on promoting positive lifestyle to
young people and establish a well developed
character among them selves.

10. Leader ka K! Radio Program. Youth oriented radio
program aired at DZLB 1116 Khz UPLB
11. Comprehensive Youth Situation Data of Laguna. A survey

to be conducted by youth under Special Program for Employment
of Students (SPES) in coordination with PESO to know the present
situation of youth sector.
12. E-Skuwela Program. Conducts review sessions for aspiring

OSY who wants to pass qualifying examination for acceleration.
This is for interested youth who wants to finish primary or
secondary education by acceleration.
13. Federation of Youth Organizations in Laguna. An

association of all the organizations in the Province.
14. Technical Assistance Programs. Assists the youth in their

endeavors.
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Laguna has been the National Over-all

Champion for two consecutive years in the Bicol-
Southern Tagalog (BST) Series of the Philippine
Olympic Festival (POF) in 2007 and 2008 which
was held in Naga and UPLB, respectively. As
finalist, the Province has brought the 3rd Place
Over-all title in 2007 which was held in Manila.
Moreover, we are the 2008 National Over-all
Champion for the Provincial Category on the
above mentioned series.
The Province is blessed with talented and first class athletes who
compete and won titles in International sports competitions. However,
Laguna intend not to claim the credit since the expenses made by the
athletes during their competition were shouldered individually by athlete
themselves or by their sponsors, therefore competing internationally as a
private individual or a commercial team. Though the government lack
funds in shouldering the expenses of talented athletes who compete
internationally, we were still fortunate that athletes still mention their origin
and took pride in claiming themselves as Laguneños. Absence of gyms or
venues for training is another reason why there is a decrease in number of
potential athletes.
• Provide training packages, incentive plans and full medical care

for potential athletes.
• Initiate sports-awareness programs to encourage discipline,
sportsmanship, teamwork, and
nationalism among Laguneños.
• Intensified sports clinics and trainings.
• Active participation to most National
and some International Competition.
• Provide better training packages for
athletes, coaches and officials.
• Upgrade sports facilities.
TARGETS
• Decrease the number of Out-Of-School-Youths (OSY) in the

Province by promoting youth’s access to formal and informal
education.
• Increase employment rate among young people by provision of
income-generating activities and livelihood programs.
• Ensure the availability and affordability of healthcare services for
adolescents and youth.
• Acquire an organized support system for the youth and youth
organization.
PLANS AND PROGRAMS
1. Participation of Laguna Athletes in International Events

(Invitational Basis). The program aims to provide opportunities for
Laguna athletes to get exposure and experience, before joining the
international arena of sports competitions such as: Hongkong
Montas Swimming Competition, World Taekwando Festival, Little
League Worlds Series, U.S. Open Taekwando Championship, World
Karatedo Festival, International Triathlon Competitions, International
Swimming Competitions, and others.
2. Participation of Laguna Athletes in National Events. This

aims to send Laguna athletes to national events to allow them
to compete with other local talents in various sports disciplines
such as Batang Pinoy, Little League Philippine Series, PATAFA
National Open Track and Field Championship, Best of the Best
in Taekwando, Inter-Provincial Chess Team Championship and
others.
3. Implementation of Local Outreach Sports Programs and

Extension Services. This program aims to bring the provincial sports
programs to the mass-based and grass-root levels such as Inter-
town Basketball, Volleyball and Chess Tournament, Laguna Open
9 Ball Billiard, Laguna Marathon, Laguna Youth Games, Laguna
Open Dart Tournament, Laguna boxing Tournament, Governor’s
Cup Series, sports Clinics, Summer Bisikleta King Challenge,
Basketball Referee’s Clinics, Search for Laguna Scrabble King,
and others.
4. Eco-Sports Programs. The program shall be undertaken in

collaboration with the Laguna Tourism Office, environmental,
non- government organizations and the private sectors. This will
promote outdoor eco-sports while at the same time helping
promote tourism in the province.
5. Upgrading and Improvement of Sports Services and

Facilities. The project includes setting-up of a Sports Facility in
District I, marketing and promotion of the facilities of the RECS
Village and setting up of a Sports Academy in Laguna.
6. Training/Capability Building
Program. The program will
enhance/upgrade the skills of the sports
personnel including coaches, trainers
and athletes, through the use of scientific
techniques in training and coaching.
4.3 SENIOR CITIZENS AND DIFFERENTLY-ABLED SECTOR
• Non-implementation of RA 9994, or
the Senior Citizens Act, in
establishments, drugstores,
restaurants and buses where they
are supposed to be given
discounts and other privileges
and assistance.
• Non-implementation of RA 9442
or the Magna Carta for Disabled
Person.
• Conduct orientation/seminar on RA 9994 or the

Expanded Senior Citizens Act and RA
9442 or the Magna Carta for
Disabled Person.
• Provide assistance to help alleviate
the poor condition of senior citizens
and the differently-abled citizens of
Laguna.
• Coordinate with municipalities on the creation of an
Officer for Disabled Person for easy access to assistance.
• Celebrate National Rehabilitation and Disability
Prevention week.
TARGETS

informal education.
• Increase employment rate among young people by the
programs.
youth organization.
• Provision of medical assistance through the conduct of

medical missions.
o Funding Requirement = P12 M
• Procurement of devices like wheelchairs, hearing aids,
crutches, eyeglasses, and others.
o Funding Requirement = P9 M
• Provide livelihood opportunities that are suitable to their
situation to alleviate their living condition.
o Funding Requirement = P5.4 M
• Conduct celebrations and other activities to promote a
healthy lifestyle and well-being to senior citizens and
differently-abled persons.
o Funding Requirement = P2M
4.4 FAMILY, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POPULATION MANAGEMENT
FAMILY
• A number of families need medical attention or

hospitalization because of illnesses, diseases and victims
of disasters.
• Flood prone areas in the barangay are usually in the
settlement areas.
• Weakened family relationships brought
about by drug abuse and other social
problems facing the family.
• Financial difficulty during illnesses that
needs hospitalization or medical
attention.
• Inadequate knowledge on Early Childhood Care and
Development of Day Care Workers.

• Provide assistance to families in crisis situation like illnesses,

victims of disasters, etc.
• Provide counseling to families with psycho-social problems
and refer them to the proper agencies for assistance.
• Provide medical insurance to indigent families to help
them in time of illness that need hospitalization.
• Strengthen all levels of disaster coordinating councils to
equip them with the knowledge of life preserving
techniques in terms of disasters and calamities.
TARGETS

informal education.
programs.
youthorganization.
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
• Financial Assistance ; Medical, Burial, Transportation,

etc.
Funding Requirement – P50 M
• Strengthening of Barangay Disaster Coordinating
Councils
• Family counseling visits and dialogues to strengthen
family relationships.
• Conduct search for “Huwarang Pamilyang Pilipino”.
• Provision of Philhealth cards or Orange cards to
indigent families.
• Provide relief/food assistance/rehabilitation to victims
of natural and man-made disasters. programs

• Conduct trainings on family disaster management.
WOMEN
• Existence of various forms of abuses on women, such as

sexual, physical, neglect, battering, and victims of
trafficking.
• Lack of legal counsels to handle cases of wife battering
and other abuses on women.
• To empower, restore and

rehabilitate the normal social
function of women who are
victims of different forms of abuses.
• To provide at least one legal
counsel to handle cases on the
disadvantaged women.
TARGETS

informal education.
programs.
youth organization.

• Conduct of psychological evaluation and counseling to

women victims of abuses.
• Provision of medical and health services, maternal and
childcare to disadvantaged women.
• Provision of livelihood and skills development training to
help these disadvantaged women get back to their
normal lives.
• Networking and link
with other government agencies, and non-government
agencies to protect and help women victims of abuses.
CHILDREN
• Existence of abuses on children such as physical and

sexual abuses, abandonment, neglect, human trafficking
and domestic violence.
• Existence of child labor in the province of Laguna.
• To provide a wide range of

protective, care and rehabilitation
services on children who are victims
of abuses.
• To protect the children against child
labor practices of parents.
• To provide livelihood activities to families to
increase family income.
TARGETS

informal education.
programs.

youth organization.
• Provision of social services such as psychological

evaluation and counseling to cure the trauma of abuses
on the children.
• Provision of medical and health services on children who
are victims of abuses.
• Provision of livelihood and skills training to families to
protect the children against child labor.
POPULATION MANAGEMENT
• High rate of maternal mortality in

Laguna.
• High incidence of teenage
pregnancy and motherhood.
• High incidence of non-institutional
deliveries or attended by an
untrained health provider.
• Decreasing quality of maternal and
child health care services by
Family Welfare Clinics.
• Increasing incidence of cancer on the reproductive
system among women.
• High cost of medical services for cancer patients.
• Increasing number of pregnant women without prenatal
care of qualified medical practitioner.

• Reduce unwanted pregnancies through the strengthening

of the Family Planning Program of the government.
• Encourage couples to limit the family size by providing
education, employment and women empowerment.
• Reduce population increases by discouraging early
marriage and promoting wider birth spacing.
• Improvement of non-hospital maternal lying in clinics
accredited by Philhealth.
• Intensify the campaign against the incidence of cancer,
early marriage and teenage pregnancies.
• Provision of accessible and affordable cancer detection
laboratory and clinical services.
TARGETS

informal education.
programs.
youth organization.
• Creation of a Municipal Pre-

Marriage Counseling (PMC)
team in every municipality.
• Conduct Responsible
Parenting Movement in 674
barangays.
• Conduct fertility awareness
and family planning seminars.
• Provision of skills training and
income generating projects.
• Conduct free medical and health services in the
municipalities.
• Conduct health assessment and educational campaign
on early cancer prevention and detection.
4.5 MORAL RECOVERY
Good governance is essential to economic development. It

requires a strong foundation of honesty, hard work and service
in dealing with the problems of our society like poverty and
social injustice. Good governance emphasizes transparency and
accountability in the operations of the government. In view of
this, the Provincial Government shall continue to implement
programs and projects to raise the quality and morale of the
provincial government’s workforce and its citizenry.
• Establish a government that shall embody our ideals and

aspiration and promote a common good.
• Develop patrimony and prosperity of independence and
democracy under the rule of law and regime of truth,
justice, freedom, love, equality and peace.
• Strengthen the moral resources of the
government workforce and its citizenry rooted
in the Filipino culture, values, and ideals that
are Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Maka-Bayan at
Maka-Kalikasan.
• Mobilize its citizenry for nation building through
the practical exercise of human values in our
daily lives as citizens and to awaken us all to
the power of these values in achieving our individual
goals.
PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES
1. Conduct lectures and seminars on accountability and

values reorientation to all government agencies and
different sectors in the Province of Laguna that shall
strengthen proper behavioural norm & decorum among
civil servants and its society.
Funding Requirement - 6,000,00.00

2. Implementation of the Bible Quiz every Quarter of the
year to arouse Bible interest among employees and to
educate them in knowing and doing the will of God.
Funding Requirement - 150,000.00
3. Conduct Feeding Program every 2 months a reach-out

problem to feed indigent children in remote areas.
4. Conduct Free Cataract operation for every 2 (two)

months in collaboration with Pagamutang Pangmasa,
Bay.
5. Conduct a Surgical Mission once a year for indigent

patients.
6. SPECIAL PROJECTS
A. Health Services
1. Creation of economic enterprise:

Laguna Provincial Hospital
J. P. Memorial District Hospital
San Pablo District Hospital
B. Social Services
1. Construction of the Day Care Center

For PGL Employees
2. Laguna Migrants Center
3. Center for Children in Conflict with the Law
C. Education
1. Training for English, Math and Science proficiency

2. New DepEd \building
3. Construction of new classrooms
4. Computerization program

D. Agriculture
1. Creation of the Agricultural Economic Center

2. Establishment of the Plato ni E. R. program
E. Tourism
1. Creation of the Laguna Heritage, Trade and Tourism

Center
2. Creation of the Provincial Trade and \Tourism Office
F. Science and Technology
1. Creation of the Entrepreneurship and Technology

Resource Center
G. Cooperative Development
1. Establishment of a Special Livelihood and

Cooperative Office
H. Infrastructure
1. Construction of the Circumferential Road

2. Construction of the Manila East Road
3. Construction of the Governor’s Mansion
4. Construction of the Provincial Cyber Library
5. Construction/rehabilitation of the Cultural Center
into a modern theater facility
I. Environment
1. Rehabilitation of the Laguna de Bay

2. Strengthening of Disaster Preparedness Plan

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Provincial Planning and Development Coordinating Office

THE PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ............................................................... 5

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1.1 Location and Land Area

2.1 SWOT Analysis

3.1 Peace and Order

4.1 Health Care, Nutrition and Social Welfare

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To meet the challenges ahead, a Provincial Medium-Term

The Provincial Development Plan shall accord high priority to the

The creation of micro, small and medium enterprises, agribusiness

Under the EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE GovERnance of Governor

1. Security, Peace and Order

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LOCATION AND LAND AREA

Laguna, located 30 kilometers from the city of Manila, is the

Laguna’s proxitmity to Metro Manila makes it a strategic site

The province is also accessible to the agricultural provinces of

Laguna lies within CALABARZON, one of the country’s most

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Laguna’s terrain consists mainly of narrow plains extending

Laguna is relatively dry from November to April and wet

Laguna has twenty-six municipalities and four cities and

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The population of Laguna, based on the 2007 census of

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ACTUAL AND ESTIMATED POPULATION BY CITY/MUNICIPALITY

TOTAL 3.22 1,965,872 2,381,409 2,476,074 2,473,530 2,678,527 2,786,761 2,900,416

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Annual Per Capita Poverty Thresholds by Province, 2006-2007

The poverty threshold, which refers to the minimum annual

The province with the highest annual per capita poverty

Consumer Price Index, Inflation Rate and Purchasing Power of Peso

Among the provinces in the region Rizal had shown the

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Laguna registered a 1.6 percentage point increase in inflation

Purchasing Power of Peso

Laguna posted a 3 centavo decrease in the purchasing

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1. Globally competitive labor force

1. Available area still to be cultivated for agriculture

1. Degradation of the environment because of increasing

We envision Laguna to be a premier province of the

The Provincial Government of Laguna aims to increase and

The Provincial Government of Laguna promotes and

We believe in excellent, diligent, genuine and loving public

“Bagong Laguna, Una sa Lahat”

POLICY AND APPROACH

This Plan shall give priority to the eradication of poverty and

The Provincial Government of Laguna shall focus on the K2 –

K2 KINSE KUMPLETO SERBISYO PUBLIKO KONTRA KAHIRAPAN

1. Security, Peace and Order

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1. To reduce poverty incidence and disparity in income.

3.1 PEACE AND ORDER

An environment conducive to community living and

In 2009, the crime volume in 2007 doubled. From 1,305, it

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CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSE 2007 2008 2009

Source: Laguna PNP

Of all these crimes, there were notable increases in crime

POLICIES AND STRATEGIES