CLUP 2013 City of Tayabas

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Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1.................................................................................................................................................1
GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................1
I. Background and Rationale ......................................................................................................1
II. Approach and Methodology ...................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Relating the city's vision to the national goals of physical planning .......3
1.2.2 Designing and characterizing alternative spatial strategies. .......................3
1.2.2 Detailing the preferred spatial strategy ................................................................4
1.2.3 Formulation of land and water use policies ........................................................4
1.2.4 Revision of the existing Zoning Ordinance ..........................................................5
III. Barangay Clustering ...................................................................................................................5
IV. Organization of this Volume ................................................................................................ 13
CHAPTER 2.............................................................................................................................................. 15
THE CITY'S VISION AND THE NATIONAL GOALS OF PHYSICAL PLANNING ......... 15
I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 15
II. National Physical Planning Goals ...................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Rational population distribution ........................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Access by the population to social services and economic
opportunities ................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.3 Sustainable utilization of resources ..................................................................... 17
2.2.4 Maintenance of environmental integrity ........................................................... 17
III. Relating the City's vision to the national goals........................................................... 17
2.3.1 Desired Roles (outside-outward) ........................................................................... 18
2.3.2 Desired Roles (inside-inward) ................................................................................ 19
IV. City’s Visions ............................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.1 Inward Looking Vision ................................................................................................. 25
2.4.2 Outward Looking Vision ............................................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 3.............................................................................................................................................. 26
SPATIAL ISSUES AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES ................................ 26
I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 26
II. Geophysical and Natural Resources Endowments ................................................... 26
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III. Problem-Solution Finding Analyses ....................................................................... 106

IV. Pattern of Land Use Change ........................................................................................ 122
V. Challenges of Services Backlogs and Urban-Rural Disparities .................. 126
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................................... 147
THE SPATIAL STRATEGY .............................................................................................................. 147
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 147
II. The Spatial Strategy in the Predecessor CLUP ........................................................ 148
4.2.1 The 1995 Proposed Land Use Plan ..................................................................... 148
4.2.2 Spatial Strategies for Development .................................................................... 148
4.2.3 The Land Use Plan ....................................................................................................... 150
4.2.4 The Proposed Land Use Plan ................................................................................. 153
4.2.5 Schematic Layout for Major Structures in the Rural Barangay ............. 153
4.2.6 The Physical Components of the Land Use Plan ........................................... 153
4.2.7 The Propose Image of Tayabas ............................................................................. 155
III. Critique of the Existing Spatial Strategy ..................................................................... 157
IV. Demand and Supply Balancing ....................................................................................... 158
4.4.1 Projection of Future Demand for Urban Land .............................................. 158
4.4.2 Assessment of Available Buildable Land ........................................................ 160
4.4.3 Matching Demand and Supply ............................................................................. 161
V. Modifications on the Current Spatial Strategy ........................................................ 161
4.5.1 Collection of Maps ....................................................................................................... 162
4.5.2 Scanning and Digitization ........................................................................................ 163
4.5.3 Sieve Mapping ............................................................................................................... 163
4.5.4 Alternative Spatial Strategies: ............................................................................... 164
4.5.5 Comparative Characterization of Alternatives.............................................. 181
4.5.6 Evaluation and Selection of Preferred Urban Form .................................. 183
4.5.7 Chosen Alternative Spatial Strategy/Urban Form ..................................... 185
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................................... 189
THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN: AREA PROFILES AND
ANALYSES............................................................................................................................................. 189
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 189
II. Geographical Areas for Policy Formulation and Implementation ................. 192
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5.2.1 Urban Area ..................................................................................................................... 192

5.2.2 Rural Areas .................................................................................................................... 204
5.2.3 Main Growth Areas .................................................................................................... 234
5.2.4 Citywide Spatial Strategy of the City .................................................................. 246
CHAPTER 6........................................................................................................................................... 252
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN: POLICY INTERVENTION MEASURES ......... 252
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 252
II. The land Use Categories ..................................................................................................... 252
6.2.1 Settlement Areas......................................................................................................... 254
6.2.2 Infrastructure Areas ................................................................................................. 254
6.2.3 Production Areas ........................................................................................................ 255
6.2.4 Protection Areas ......................................................................................................... 255
III. Policy Intervention Measures by Area Clusters ...................................................... 255
6.3.1 Proposed Policies for Urban Area ...................................................................... 255
6.3.2 Proposed Policies for Rural Areas ...................................................................... 266
6.3.3 Proposed Policies for Main Growth Areas...................................................... 288
CHAPTER 7........................................................................................................................................... 300
IMPLEMENTING THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ..................... 300
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 300
II. Revision of the Zoning Ordinance ................................................................................. 300
III. Other needed Regulatory Measures ............................................................................. 321
IV. Detailed Master Planning................................................................................................... 323
7.4.1 Master Planning Circumferential Road 2 (C-2) ........................................... 323
7.4.2 Master Planning Main Growth Areas ................................................................ 324
V. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Plan (DRRCCAMP) .................................................................................................................. 327
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List of Tables
Table 1 List of barangays per cluster ............................................................................................6

Table 2 Summary attributes of all hazard map ..................................................................... 32
Table 3 Tayabas Land Uses 1995 vs 2010 ............................................................................ 123
Table 4 Average growth rate computation for City of Tayabas.................................. 158
Table 5 Land allocation (ha) per land use ............................................................................ 159
Table 6 Summary of Assessing Supply-Land Accounting.............................................. 160
Table 7 List of maps collected ..................................................................................................... 162
Table 8 Summary of what it takes to realize a specific urban form ......................... 181
Table 9 Summary of the different implication as urban form is realized .............. 182
Table 10 Summary of the preferred urban form by sector .......................................... 183
Table 11 Summary of the preferred urban form by sector by goal .......................... 184
Table 12 List of stakeholders attended the public consultation ................................ 186
Table 13 Status of land use categories per main growth areas .................................. 190
Table 14 General land use categories per policy area .................................................... 190
Table 15 Existing and proposed land uses (in hectares) per policy areas with
corresponding color coding .......................................................................................... 253
Table 16 Spatial framework for general land use zoning policies ............................ 319
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Simplified CLUP-CDP Process ........................................................................................2

Figure 2 Cluster Map of City of Tayabas ......................................................................................7
Figure 3 Cluster 1 Central District Urban Barangay Map ....................................................8
Figure 4 Cluster 2 Northwestern District Rural Barangay Map .......................................9
Figure 5 Cluster 3 Southwestern District Rural Barangay Map .................................... 10
Figure 6 Cluster 4 Southeastern District Rural Barangay Map...................................... 11
Figure 7 Cluster 5 Northeastern District Rural Barangay Map ..................................... 12
Figure 8 Land classification map of City of Tayabas ........................................................... 28
Figure 9 Slope Map of City of Tayabas ....................................................................................... 29
Figure 10 Land classification map based on slope .............................................................. 30
Figure 11 All hazards map overlaid with the existing settlement areas ................... 36
Figure 12 All hazards map overlaid with settlements in Cluster 1 ............................. 37
Figure 17 Rice production areas overlaid with all hazard map .................................... 47
Figure 18 Coconut production areas overlaid with all hazard map ............................ 48
Figure 19 Secondary production areas overlaid to all hazard map ............................ 49
Figure 20 Public parks affected by all hazards ...................................................................... 66
Figure 21 Memorial parks/cemeteries affected by all hazards ..................................... 67
Figure 22 Heritage site located in Cluster 1 affected by all hazards ........................... 68
Figure 27 Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL) affected
by all hazard ............................................................................................................................ 73
Figure 28 Easements affected by all hazards ......................................................................... 74
Figure 29 Forest areas affected by all hazards ...................................................................... 75
Figure 30 Dagatan Lake affected by all hazards ................................................................... 76
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Figure 31 Roads affected by all hazards ................................................................................... 89

Figure 32 Transmission lines affected by all hazards ........................................................ 90
Figure 33 Day care centers affected by all hazards ............................................................. 91
Figure 34 Irrigation Dam affected by all hazards ................................................................. 92
Figure 35 Police Station affected by all hazards ................................................................... 93
Figure 36 Waiting Sheds affected by all hazards .................................................................. 94
Figure 37 Fire Station affected by all hazards ....................................................................... 95
Figure 38 Fire hydrants affected by all hazards ................................................................... 96
Figure 39 MERALCO Posts affected by all hazards .............................................................. 97
Figure 40 Deep Wells affected by all hazards ........................................................................ 98
Figure 41 Water Tanks affected by all hazards ..................................................................... 99
Figure 42 PLDT Posts affected by hazards ........................................................................... 100
Figure 43 Barangay outposts affected by all hazards ..................................................... 101
Figure 44 Basketball courts affected by all hazards ........................................................ 102
Figure 45 Schools affected by all hazards ............................................................................. 103
Figure 46 Bridges affected by all hazards ............................................................................. 104
Figure 47 Barangay halls affected by all hazards .............................................................. 105
Figure 48 Scanned land use map of City of Tayabas ........................................................ 125
Figure 49 Existing general land use of City of Tayabas .................................................. 137
Figure 50 Road Network Map of City of Tayabas .............................................................. 138
Figure 51 Urban Road Network Map ...................................................................................... 139
Figure 52 Location and distribution of energy and other related utilities per
population density ............................................................................................................ 140
Figure 53 Location of different health facilities in City of Tayabas, per population
density ..................................................................................................................................... 141
Figure 54 Enrolled students per educational facilities and by population
density ..................................................................................................................................... 142
Figure 55 Distance to educational facilities, per population density ...................... 143
Figure 56 Location of telecommunications tower map ................................................. 144
Figure 57 Location of the existing sanitary landfill .......................................................... 145
Figure 58 Location of existing cemeteries in the City of Tayabas ............................. 146
Figure 59 Alternative Spatial Strategy – Linear Trend Extension............................. 170
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Figure 60 Alternative Spatial Strategy - Modified Concentric .................................... 175

Figure 61 Alternative Spatial Strategy - New Town......................................................... 180
Figure 62 Chosen Spatial Strategy - New Town ................................................................. 188
Figure 63 New Central Business District (CBD) of City of Tayabas .......................... 202
Figure 64 Non-Central Business District Periphery of City of Tayabas .................. 203
Figure 65 General Proposed Land Use Map of the Central District .......................... 218
Figure 66 General Proposed Land Use Map of the North Western District .......... 219
Figure 67 General Proposed Land Use Map of the South Western District .......... 220
Figure 68 General Proposed Land Use Map of the South Eastern District............ 221
Figure 69 General Proposed Land Use Map of the North Eastern District ........... 222
Figure 70 Ilasan Rural Service Center Map .......................................................................... 229
Figure 71 Palale Rural Service Center Map .......................................................................... 230
Figure 72 Anos Rural Service Center Map ............................................................................ 231
Figure 73 Wakas Rural Service Center Map ........................................................................ 232
Figure 74 Camaysa Rural Service Center Map .................................................................... 233
Figure 75 Calumpang-Isabang Main Growth Area Map ................................................. 243
Figure 76 Circulation Network of the proposed Calumpang-Isabang Growth
Area .......................................................................................................................................... 244
Figure 77 The New Town Main Growth Area Map ........................................................... 245
Figure 78 The 1995 Circumferential Road 2 (C-2) ........................................................... 248
Figure 79 The Modified Circumferential Road 2 (C-2) ................................................... 249
Figure 80 The Welcome Arches ................................................................................................. 250
Figure 81 The Visual Corridors .................................................................................................. 251
Figure 82 Zone Map of Central Business District (CBD): Old Poblacion ................ 305
Figure 83 Zone Map of Non-Central Business District (Non-CBD) Periphery..... 306
Figure 84 Zone Map of Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area ............................................ 307
Figure 85 Zone Map of New Town Growth Area ............................................................... 308
Figure 86 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Anos .............................................. 309
Figure 87 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Palale ............................................ 310
Figure 88 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Ilasan ............................................ 311
Figure 89 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Camaysa ...................................... 312
Figure 90 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Wakas .......................................... 313
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Figure 91 Zone Map of Cluster 1: Old Poblacion................................................................ 314

Figure 92 Zone Map of Cluster 2: Northwestern District .............................................. 315
Figure 93 Zone Map of Cluster 3: Southwestern District .............................................. 316
Figure 94 Zone Map of Cluster 4: Southeastern District ................................................ 317
Figure 95 Zone Map of Cluster 5: Northeastern District................................................ 318
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
I. Background and Rationale

As mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) and the
Urban and Development Housing Act (UDHA or RA 7279), the Local Government
of the City of Tayabas have taken a major planning activity to revise its old 1995
Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). This plan involves planning for the
management of local territories which embodies specific proposals for guiding,
regulating growth and development of the city particularly to the use of land,
water and other natural resources. It also follows the principles under the
Philippine Agenda 21 (PA21) and the principles consistent with the National
Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP). More importantly, the plan takes into
account the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of
2010 (RA 10121) and Climate Change Act (CCA) of 2009 (RA 9729) concerns to
make the city safe and sustainably provide the needs of its inhabitants. This plan
is then implanted through the creation of a Zoning Ordinance (ZO).
In preparation of the CLUP, the Ecological Profile (EP) was prepared
earlier to provide sufficient base information about the city. The Ecological
Profile is the first step in characterizing the planning area which is considered to
replace the customary Socio-Economic Profile since it provides an equivalent
coverage to the physical, biological, socio-economic, cultural, and built
environments. The creation of the LGU profile is backed by the Local
Government Code which stipulates the City Planning and Development
Coordinator (CPDC) to responsibly prepare and spearhead the analysis of the
data gathered. In the creation of the EP, the CPDC is supported by all LGU
departments/offices/units, National Government Agencies operating within the
locality, and the Sectoral or Functional Committees in providing data,
information, and statistics that concerns their respective sectors.
The 1995 CLUP had reached its end of planning period and it has to be
updated. The updating of the new CLUP comes with new ideas, principles,
approach and methodologies, the spatial strategy, and the scope of coverage.
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II. Approach and Methodology

The City Government of Tayabas undertakes capability building as a basic
approach in planning its land uses. It includes series of trainings, workshops and
seminars that enriches and enhances the skills and knowledge of the different
members of the sectoral committees and functional committee. Getting them
involved in all the steps of the planning process resulted to a more
comprehensive and detailed planning of the city’s land uses. Technical assistance
(were) was provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the REGALA
Project funded by the Japan Food for Poverty Reduction (JFPR). The planning
process followed was the one elaborated in the DILG's “Rationalized Local
Planning System” and the HLURB CLUP Guidebooks was also extensively cross-
referred.
Figure 1 Simplified CLUP-CDP Process

Source: DILG's “Rationalized Local Planning System”
HLURB CLUP Guidebooks
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In this volume, the Simplified CLUP-CDP Planning Process shown in

Figure1 was followed extensively. This will be further discussed in detail in
Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). Focusing only on the
integrated process that pertains to the CLUP, the major procedural steps
undertaken were as follows:
1.2.1 Relating the city's vision to the national goals of physical

planning
This step serves as an important tool in aligning and connecting the
city’s vision to the national goals of physical planning. The local government
unit (LGU) is identified as an effective partner in the attainment of national
goals thus, relating the local vision serves as indicator of strong partnership
that the two should have and portray. These national goals 1 were adopted by
the National Land Use Committee, intended to be carried out in any physical
planning and development activities undertaken at all levels: national, city,
and municipal.
1.2.2 Designing and characterizing alternative spatial strategies.

An alternative spatial strategy is a manifestation of critical and
rational planning of the different land uses and resources for present and
future needs of the city. It considers different hazards and risks noted in the
city as well as other spatial issues and challenges. It is an abstract of ideas
that incorporates the desired pattern of physical development realized
through creative combination of built-up areas and open spaces. It serves as a
guide to regulate public and private investments. More so, it properly and
strategically allocates and locates spaces for different land-using activities. It
helps to preserve resources that ought to be protected against inimical
1National Goals: (1) rational distribution of the population; (2) ensures access to service by all;
(3) sustainable utilization of resources; and (4) maintain integrity of the environment.
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human intrusion and other agents of destruction. Designing and selecting

appropriate spatial strategies for a city like the City of Tayabas with its
avowed advocacy for, and being a long-time practitioner of environmental
conservation has been a major challenge to planning the city's physical
development.
1.2.2 Detailing the preferred spatial strategy

The preferred spatial strategy is a mere conceptual framework, a
skeletal frame that defines the desired shape of future development. When
the detailed elements and components are added, the resulting output is the
draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It is in this aspect of the process and
output that substantial differences between the predecessor and successor
plans are manifest. The successor plan, among other things, has taken the
term “comprehensive” to its utmost limit, that is, it encompasses not only the
entire territorial jurisdiction of the city but also the whole stretch of the
landscape.
1.2.3 Formulation of land and water use policies

For effective land use regulation, the CLUP must be comprehensive in
terms of territorial and policy coverage. In order that every portion of the
city's territory is covered with appropriate policy, the four land use policy
areas adopted by the National Land Use Committee namely, settlements,
infrastructure, production and protection, are used to organize all proposed
policy interventions. These policy proposals were generated from the
application of various analytical techniques in the course of the planning
process notably the Problem-Solution Matrix, map overlay analysis, and local
development indicators. The local implications of relevant national laws and
other administrative issuances were likewise taken into account in the
formulation of these policies. To facilitate their implementation the proposed
policies are further classified into programs and projects, services or non-
projects, and regulatory measures. The proposed programs and projects that
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inclusion in the City Development Investment Program for funding through

the development fund in the annual budget. The identified services needed to
carry out aspects of the plan are incorporated into the regular functions of
existing departments and offices of the City government, or serve as basis for
the creation of new executive bodies. The services or non-project
components of the proposed policy interventions may also guide the crafting
of capability building programs for existing personnel of the executive branch
of the City Government. The proposed regulatory measures will be farmed
out to the national or local legislative bodies whichever has the proper
jurisdiction. In some instances regulatory measures are promulgated in the
form of issuances by the city's Chief Executive.
1.2.4 Revision of the existing Zoning Ordinance

In as much as the predecessor CLUP has undergone a major revision,
the Zoning Ordinance which is the principal instrument for implementing the
CLUP has also undergone substantial revision. Salient features of the revised
Zoning Ordinance include the integration of the hazard prone areas and the
necessary actions needed to ensure safety of the community. The integrated
ordinance will now be enforced by a single regulatory body.
III. Barangay Clustering

The City of Tayabas is composed of four (4) major road systems: Tayabas-
Lucban, Tayabas-Mauban, Tayabas-Lucena and Tayabas-Sariaya. This major
route system served as the major determinant in dividing the 66 barangays into
five cluster barangays, as shown in Figure2. The Cluster 1 is composed of the
Poblacion or urban barangays also known as the Central District. Meanwhile, the
rest of the clusters consists rural barangays namely: Cluster 2 or the
Northwestern District, Cluster 3 or the Southwestern District, Cluster 4 or the
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Table 1 List of barangays per cluster

BARANGAY CLUSTER BARANGAY NAME
Cluster 1: Angeles Zone I to IV, Angustias Zone I to IV, Lita, San
Central District Diego Zone I to IV, San Isidro Zone I to IV, San Roque
Zone I and San Roque Zone II
Cluster 2: Alitao, Anos, Bukal Ibaba, Bukal Ilaya, Calantas,
Northwestern Camaysa, Dapdap, Gibanga, Ipilan, Lalo, Malaoa
District
Cluster 3: Bagiuo, Calumpang, Domoit Kanluran, Domoit Silangan,
Southwestern Isabang, Mayowe, Nangka Ibaba, Nangka Ilaya, Potol,
District Tongko
Cluster 4: Lakawan, Lawigue, Mate, Mateuna, Palale Ibaba, Palale
Southeastern Silangan, Pandakaki, Wakas
District
Cluster 5: Alsam Ibaba, Alsam Ilaya, Alupay, Ayaas, Banilad, Ibas,
Northeastern Ilasan Ibaba, Ilasan Ilaya, Katigan Kanluran, Katigan
District Silangan, Masin, Opias, Palale Ilaya, Palale Kanluran,
Pook, Talolong, Tamlong, Valencia
Source: Office of City Planning and Development, 2012
The practical value of maintaining the urban-rural dichotomy is that it

allows focusing of analysis and targeting of interventions on areas and sectors
that suffer from various forms of disadvantage, on one hand, and concentrating
investments in growth areas to spur rapid development, on the other. As shown
in chapter 3 of this volume, the urban-rural delineation has highlighted the stark
differences between these two areas in terms of indicators of development.
Reducing these differences over time, and thus achieving social equity and
spatial parity, is a goal implicit in all development programs.
For the sake of consistency the clustering of barangays for both urban
areas (Figure3) and rural areas (Figure4-7) which was adopted in the
predecessor plan have been modified in this successor plan to conform to the
revised spatial strategy as discussed in detail in Chapter 4. The delineation and
characterization of new barangay clusters are taken up at length in Chapter 5.

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Figure 2 Cluster Map of City of Tayabas

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Figure 3 Cluster 1 Central District Urban Barangay Map

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Figure 4 Cluster 2 Northwestern District Rural Barangay Map

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Figure 5 Cluster 3 Southwestern District Rural Barangay Map

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Figure 6 Cluster 4 Southeastern District Rural Barangay Map

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Figure 7 Cluster 5 Northeastern District Rural Barangay Map

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IV. Organization of this Volume

This volume comprises seven chapters. Having emanated from a common
source, the two plans share the same vision statement and characterization of
the current reality. But beyond these similarities the two plans are distinct and
have different features and purposes.
A brief summary of all the chapters comprising the CLUP is covered in
Chapter 1. It is devoted largely to the discussion of the mandate and rationale for
the formulation of the CLUP and the approach and methodology adopted in its
formulation.
Chapter 2 revisits the “City’s Vision” and resulted to a more
comprehensive and enriched vision statement. Different parameters through the
use of success indicators were identified and formulated. This ensures that the
vision can be achieved in the long run. The chapter also incorporates the
relationship between the city's vision and the national goals of physical planning.
More so, LGUs resiliency with disasters and climate change was established.
Chapter 3 discusses the different development challenges of the City of
Tayabas observed. It focuses on the territorial and spatial issues particularly
identified using the map overlay analysis, problem solution matrix and through
the local development indicators.
Chapter 3 and 4 were both discussed in CLUP Session 3 entitled
“Analyzing Identified Development Challenges, Land Demand and Supply
Balancing and Generating Alternative Urban Forms.” The session consist several
workshops such as: Workshop 1- Identify Spatial Issues and Challenges;
Workshop 2- Map Overlay Analysis to Determine Area at Risk; Workshop 3-
Projected Demand for, and determining Supply of Buildable Land; Workshop 4-
Evaluating Alternatives and Selecting Preferred Spatial Strategy; and Identifying
Physical Development Challenges.
It resulted to the following outputs: Table per policy areas (Settlement,
Production, Protection and Infrastructure) on the different spatial issues and
challenges encountered; Decision zones; Projected Demand; Land Supply
Accounting; Goal Achievement Matrix (GAM) Rating Sheet; and summary of GAM
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Chapter 4 elaborates on the spatial strategy which will serve as the

organizing concept for the location of land-using activities. The present strategy
adopts the strategy in the predecessor plan in its essential features but offers
very substantial modifications and adds important details to it.
Chapter 5 puts the conceptual spatial strategy in detail resulting in the
draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This chapter contains a more detailed
characterization of the different barangay clusters as the geographical basis of
policy formulation and enforcement.
The Chapter 5 and 6 were both discussed in CLUP Session 4 entitled
“Detailing the chosen Spatial Strategy and Formulation of Land and Water Use
Policy.” The session consist several workshops such as: Workshop 1- Delineation
of Land Use and Water Use Policy Areas; Workshop 2- Formulating Land and
Water Use Policies by Geographical Area; Workshop 3- Formulating Land and
Water Use Policies by Ecosystem; and Workshop 4- Formulating Land and Water
Use Policies by Zoning District.
It resulted to the following outputs: Land and water use policies by
geographic areas; Comprehensive Land Use Plan per Policy Area; and Policy
intervention/measures per land use categories and per policy area.
Chapter 6 collects all appropriate policy proposals that cover all areas of
the City's territory. To facilitate implementation, the policies are classified into
projects, non-projects and regulatory measures. The regulatory measures are
either incorporated into the revised zoning ordinance or may be issued as single-
purpose ordinances or executive orders.
Chapter 7 lays out the tools and strategy for implementing the revised
CLUP. It particularly involves zoning ordinance and is expected to produce a
zone map. The team adopted the drafted zoning ordinance prepared by the
Zoning Administrator.
Technical annexes are included at the end and are referred to in their
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CHAPTER 2
THE CITY'S VISION AND THE NATIONAL GOALS OF PHYSICAL PLANNING
I. Introduction
The city’s vision was crafted based into two different perspectives which
are then anchored to the pursuance of the National Goals of the Physical
Planning. The Local Government Unit of the City of Tayabas ensures that the
governing body will be an effective partner in the attainment of the national
goals. This chapter discusses the crafting of city’s vision which ensures the
components are supportive and not conflicting or at least consistent to the
national goals.
The first perspective was to define the “Outward Looking” component of
the vision statement. The outward looking component of the vision sees the
function of the city to its own regional environment. In this perspective, the LGU
proposes the city’s kind of services and products it wanted to offer outside its
political boundary. The city envisions itself contributing to the betterment of the
larger region and of the nation as whole. On the other hand, the second
perspective was to define the “Inward Looking” component of the vision
statement. The inward looking component of the city’s vision was defined as the
“desired state of the LGU as an environment for its inhabitants to live, work, and
play”. The City envisions itself offering a distinctive range of opportunities that
will significantly contribute to its internal development which considers the
social, economic, institutional, environmental, and infrastructural sectors.
II. National Physical Planning Goals

The challenging realities experienced by the country brought out the
National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP). Policy guidelines as
formulated by the National Land Use Committee (NLUC) through Presidential
Proclamation No. 65 are geared towards the growth of the nation through
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2.2.1 Rational population distribution

Given the demographic trend, all settlements will experience growth
of its population. The national level of physical goal planning is leaned
towards the implementation of a long-running policy of obtaining the spread
of people to different urban regional centers as one of its strategies. This is
envisioned by creating economic zones and the formation of new cities to
counter-measure the growth of populations to highly densed areas such as
large metros. On the other hand, the local levels such as region and province;
the population distribution is achieved by maintaining or creating urban
centers hence supplying enough opportunities to people regionally.
On a smaller unit, rational distribution of population in municipal
levels can be attained through a properly planned and designed urban form
with sparse population distribution, well-established program for social
welfare, and a hazard free settlement.
2.2.2 Access by the population to social services and economic

opportunities
Given the demographic trend, all settlements will experience growth
of its population. The national level of physical goal planning is leaned
towards the implementation long-running policy of obtaining the spread of
people to different urban regional centers as one of its strategies. This is
envisioned by creating economic zones and formation of new cities to
counter-measure growth of populations to highly dense areas such as large
metros. On the other hand, the local levels such as region and province; the
population distribution is achieved by maintaining or creating urban centers
hence supplying enough opportunities to people regionally.
On a smaller unit, rational distribution of population in municipal
levels can be attained through a properly planned and designed urban form
with sparse population distribution, well-established program for social
welfare, and hazard free settlement.
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2.2.3 Sustainable utilization of resources

Resources in any form are subsequently utilized and consumed
leading to its eventual deterioration. This goal can be achieved through
improvement of resources production and introduction of cost-effective ways
that can meet the needs of the nation. This goal can also be manifested
through the reduction of waste produced brought about by the promotion
and implementation of appropriate disposal practices where other resources
can be extracted.
2.2.4 Maintenance of environmental integrity

This can be attained through the observance of appropriate standards
such as the enforcement of environmental assessment, institutionalization,
and monitoring to check such concerns. This can also be verified through
effective natural resource management and balancing the demand and supply
of land in relation to preservation of ecosystems.
III. Relating the City's vision to the national goals

Since the establishment of Tayabas in 1578, its rich culture and tradition
was profoundly recognized by many. The city once served the role of provincial
capital of the Province of Tayabas, now Province of Quezon which provided
access to other towns to execute trade, exchange information and ideas, and
perform its governmental powers.
Through its noble status during the Spanish occupation until it finally
reached the Cityhood status in 2007, Tayabas continuously serve its functions
within and without the city. The city had evolved through the years. As the new
vision is being crafted, the questions arising now are: 1) What are the services
and functions the city would like to offer to its the wider region? (This question
pertains to the outward looking component of the City’s Vision); 2) What is the
desired state of the City environment for its people to live, work, and play? (This
question pertains to the inward looking component of the City’s Vision)
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2.3.1 Desired Roles (outside-outward)

As a component City of the Province of Quezon, Tayabas will play
three major roles in its wider region. These roles are namely:
a. Navel of Cultural Heritage
b. Centre for Trade and Commerce
c. The Cradle of Water Source
Navel of Cultural Heritage. Tayabas is one of the oldest settlements in the

Philippines where it was labeled by the Spanish Monarch as “La Muy Noble
Villa” (a Very Noble Home). As one of the 8 villas of the Spanish Government,
Tayabas became an arena of the colonial infrastructure projects. To date,
these infrastructure projects still remain standing. The infrastructures that
can be seen as of today are listed as the 12 stone arch bridges, 4 stone
churches, and the Casa Comunidad de Tayabas. These infrastructure projects
stand strong through time which became an integral part of the culture and
history of the Tayabasins. In addition, the City also became the former capital
of the Province of Tayabas (presently known as the Province of Quezon). The
former capital of the province served as an avenue for the arts and the
medium for the exchanges of cultural activities among the nearby towns.
Consequently, the history of Tayabas also resonates all over the province
since most of the significant historical events happened at the former.
In this regard, the LGU sees the city as the Navel of Cultural Heritage of
the Province of Quezon. This vision showcases the history, culture and
heritage of Tayabas. The City aims to fully establish a Cultural Treasures and
Archival Office to serve as a focal point in accounting, protecting, preserving,
and enriching the identified cultural and historical treasures of Tayabas and
the whole Province. Furthermore, the city will also establish an Institute that
will offer a technical course on Cultural Heritage Management. The course
will be opened to all of the residents of the province and all interested LGUs.
Establishment of the center and institution will not only serve its main
purpose but will also boost the tourism sector and the city’s publicity among
others.
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Centre for Trade and Commerce. As a New City, Tayabas will strengthen its
role to contribute to the overall economic growth of the province by
establishing Business Districts all over its major nodes. These Business
Districts will serve as a venue for showcasing the province’s local products
and services. This vision will be realized by establishing major roads and
bridges to provide efficient circulation within and outside the city. The LGU
also encourages locators to establish their environmental compliant factories
within the city to generate jobs and utilize local raw materials.
The Cradle of Water Source. Fresh water has long been the best asset of
Tayabas since its establishment. According to the old literatures, it is one of
the main criteria why the Spaniards chose to settle in Tayabas. For most of
the time, the springs and rivers of Tayabas have provided the communities
with fresh water which is then used for farming and household use. Tayabas
had accounted 3 major river systems (Alitao, Dumacaa, Iyam), 30 plus
springs (5 of them are being tapped by the local water district), and 1 Crater
Lake (Dagatan Lake).
With the abundant fresh water resource of Tayabas, the city envisions
to share its fresh waters to the nearby towns. To realize this vision, a detailed
hydrological study will be needed to assess how much surface and ground
water Tayabas is currently producing and determine the total demand for
water for the whole city and to its nearby territories.
2.3.2 Desired Roles (inside-inward)

The national physical goals are exemplified in the Tayabas City’s
vision. Generally, the city’s framework is to provide the Tayabasins a better
access to development mechanisms making it a city that can confidently
accommodate its citizens and their needs. It also covered each individual in
the community to have rightful reach on the economic prosperity and other
support services that enhances the quality of living.
The visions to enrich Tayabas City to provide for the needs and quality
service for the people are magnified through considering and integrating the
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sector’s needs. Importantly, the inward-looking vision points out specific

indicators that will help achieve the goals set forth. This discusses city’s
direction in creating a built-environment in the current and future
developments.
The Local Population

The desired qualities of the city’s inhabitants. In the coming years the city
envisions its people to be Healthy, Educated, and Disciplined. To realize the
desired descriptors, the Social Sector will be using different indicators. These
indicators will determine whether the desired qualities are already attained
or not.
1. Healthy: Zero malnourished; Zero morbidity; Mortality rate (MR)
lower than the MR of other cities or lower than the MR in the national
level; Life Expectancy is higher than the national average; Infant
mortality rate is lower than the mortality rate of the Philippines and
areas around Tayabas; Accessible, available, affordable health services
for all; Zero maternal mortality rate; Zero mortality of children under
5 years of age; Zero cases of infectious diseases; and 100% of
population practices healthy lifestyle
2. Educated: Zero out of school youth; Sufficient and comfortable school
facilities and instructional materials, and teachers (1 teacher : 30
students); Zero child labor; 100% proficiency (Math, Reading
Comprehension, Sciences); competitive technical and vocational skill;
and Competitive Teachers
3. Disciplined: Zero crime rate; Standard number of children based in
family income; Zero waste disposal around the area (clean
environment); Safe community; Respect to elders and right of PWD;
and Tayabasin values and culture are well preserved
The Local Economy

The desired character of the local economy. The city sees its habitants (to
have) having a better quality of life by having a strong economy. A strong
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economy shapes the Tayabasin’s ability to generate reasonable income

through diversified opportunities to sustain a living. To determine the
realization of this descriptor, a number of indicators were identified and
listed below:
Strong: Zero unemployment rate; Maximized business linkages
between public and private sectors; Meets the maximum standards of
international product quality requirement (ex. ISO, BFAD) *specify
product; 100% optimized utilization of local materials/resources;
Zero business closure; Optimized development of potential tourist
destinations; Sufficient job opportunities for local employment; Above
minimum employees compensation; Zero qualified beneficiaries for
national poverty assistance program; 100% increase in the existence
of commercial and rural banks; Complete transfer of national and
regional offices in Tayabas City; Zero unemployment rate; Maximized
business linkages between public and private sectors; Meet the
maximum standards of international product quality requirements
(ex. ISO, BFAD) *specify product; 100% optimized utilization of local
materials/resources; and Optimized development of potential tourist
destinations
The Natural Environment

The desired qualities of the environment. As the development in the city
being realized, the natural environment of Tayabas will not be left behind.
The serene environment of the city will be preserved and seen to have a
Balanced Ecology, Clean, Scenic, and Safe surroundings. The indicators of
these descriptors are as follows:
1. Clean: Standards of a good water quality maintained (drinking water);
Standards of a good river quality maintained (tributaries); Standards
of a good air quality maintained; Zero waste generation (Solid &
Liquid Waste); and 100% establishment of community-based
sewerage treatment plant
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2. Scenic: Density of the existing flora within urban areas *proportion

and placement; and Minimum alteration of the existing landscape
3. Balanced Ecology: Ideal ratio between built-up and open space areas;
Zero extinction upon the identified endangered species of flora and
fauna; and Zero introduction of foreign/invasive flora and fauna
species
4. Safe: Zero casualties during the event of disasters attributed to
natural and human made hazards; and Zero settlements in vulnerable
and hazard prone areas
The Built Environment

The desired quality of the built environment. This part of the vision
pertains to the Infrastructure sector wherein it guides development through
building proper structures in suitable places. To fully realize the
development of the city, the infrastructure support must be Adequate and
Appropriate. The indicators of these descriptors are as follows:
1. Adequate: 100% acquisition of legal rights on road right of way;
100% construction and establishment of infrastructures for social
services (telecommunication, schools, hospitals etc.); 100%
Establishment of a centralized waste water and sewage treatment
facility; 100% installation of safety environmental alarm system;
100% establishment of sidewalks (PWD, elderly, pregnant women);
100% establishment of engineering structures to stabilize soils, river
banks, and easement; and 100% of road network installed with street
furniture
2. Appropriate: 100% rehabilitation of line canal to accommodate large
volume of water from upstream to downstream; 100% Establishment
of a centralized waste water facilities, and sewage treatment facility;
100% installation of safety warning device (signage, traffic lights etc.);
100% establishment of sidewalks (PWD, elderly, pregnant women);
100% compliance on infrastructure standards; 100% establishment of
engineering structures to stabilize soils, river banks, and easements;
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and 100% of road network installed with street furniture; 100%

establishment of infrastructures for efficient use of resources and
application of green technology
The Local Leadership/Governance

The desired quality of local governance. All of the other sectors will be
ineffective without good and proper governance of the whole city. The Local
Government Unit of the City of Tayabas envisions itself to be Participative,
Transparent, and Accountable. The indicators of these descriptors are listed
below:
1. Participative: 100% involvement of Civil Societies in planning and
monitoring of developmental projects and program; and 100%
compliance of LGU personnel to required activities
2. Transparent: 100% declaration of assets, liabilities and net worth of
public officials and employees; Full disclosure of financial documents
and transactions of the city government; Full compliance to RA 9470:
An Act to Strengthen the System of Management and Administration
of Archival Records, Establishing for the Purpose the National
Archives of the Philippines, and for other purposes; 100% compliance
with Anti Red Tape Act; 100% declaration of assets, liabilities and net
worth of public officials and employees; Full disclosure of financial
documents and transactions of the city government; 100%
involvement of Civil Societies in planning and monitoring of
developmental projects and programs; and 100% compliance of LGU
personnel to required activities
3. Accountable:100% implementation and compliance with the basic
mandate of local governance subject to applicable laws in addition to
the usual accounting and auditing policies and procedures; 100%
enactment of prescribed codes and ordinances; Such as tourism,
environment, investment and incentive, gender, children, general,
revenue, market, traffic and tricycle; 100% implementation and
compliance with the basic mandate of local governance subject to
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applicable laws in addition to the usual accounting and auditing

policies and procedures; 100% enactment of prescribed codes and
ordinances such as tourism, environment, investment and incentive,
gender, children, general, revenue, market, traffic and tricycle
To determine whether each descriptor’s success indicators are supportive

and not conflicting or at least consistent to the national goals, the following
criteria were followed:
A: To be consistent with the national goals at least half of the success
indicators must support 3 or 4 national goals;
B: More than half of the success indicators support 1 or 2 national goals;
C: Not more than 20% of the success indicators are neutral to the national
goals.
D: Reformulate indicators that are in conflict with national goals to make
them conform.
With the activity done in plenary, the following results were obtained as
shown in Annex1-8. The Local Government Unit of Tayabas generated a total of
71 indicators. These indicators were determined by the 5 different sectors of
development in the city. In general, 81% of the indicators are directly supportive
to the national goals and 19% of the indicators are found to be neutral.
Results showed that 68% of the indicators are directly supportive to goal
number 1 and the remaining 32% are neutral. In determining the relationship of
the indicators to goal number 2, a proportion of 97% of the indictors are found to
be directly supportive and the remaining 3 % are neutral. When talking about
goal number 3, 90% of the indicators are found to be supportive and the
remaining 10% are found to be neutral. Furthermore, a proportion 68% of the
indicators is found to be supportive and the remaining 32% are neutral to goal
number 4. More than half of the success indicators support all the national goals
and not more than 20% of the success indicators are neutral. Thus, the result
only shows that the vision of Tayabas reflects the national goals of the physical
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IV. City’s Visions
2.4.1 Inward Looking Vision
WE, THE TAYABASIN, are healthy, educated, disciplined, innovative and are
firm believer in The Creator.
WE LIVE IN A COMMUNITY
with appropriate and adequate infrastructure;
an ecologically-balanced cityscape;
a clean and safe environment;
with strong economy; and
Led by institutions and civil society organizations
which are accountable and transparent.
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF TAYABASIN, WE COMMIT OURSELVES.
2.4.2 Outward Looking Vision
BLESSED BY ITS GLORIOUS HISTORY AND ENNOBLED BY THE COURAGE,

DIGNITY AND FAITH OF ITS PEOPLE,
THE CITY OF TAYABAS serves nearby towns and the whole province of
Quezon as the:
• Navel of Cultural Heritage;
• Centre for Trade and Commerce; and
• The Cradle of Water Source
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CHAPTER 3
SPATIAL ISSUES AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
I. Introduction
The chapter tackles the current status of the spatial developments of the
City of Tayabas. This helps in identifying the gaps and needed actions vital in the
attainment of the desired quality and form of the city. It specifically highlights
the different physical constraints and challenges as well as opportunities for
future development. This will serve as inputs to the formulation of the revised
and proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for the City of Tayabas.
Discussions in this chapter revolve around four sub-themes: 1)
Geophysical and Natural Resources Endowments of the City of Tayabas, 2)
Problem-Solution Finding Analyses, 3) Pattern on Land Use Change, and 4)
Challenges of Service Backlogs and Urban-Rural Disparities.
II. Geophysical and Natural Resources Endowments

3.2.1 INORDINATELY LARGE AREA OF ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE
AREAS
The City of Tayabas is composed of two major land classification as
shown in Figure8. One is alienable and disposable (A&D) areas that
constitute the majority of the city’s area (86%) with 19918.57 hectares.
Meanwhile, the second classification is forest reserve that covers a total area
of 3306.12 hectares or about 14% of the total land area of City of Tayabas.
Only a small portion of the city is left open and not available for
development. This results to a greater deal on providing additional open
spaces in areas where development is allowed. This ensures that the
inhabitants will continuously enjoy different environmental services such as
keeping a steady supply of oxygen, carbon sequestration, and aquifer
recharge among others. This further enables the city to attain the ultimate
well-being of the human population. The city faces the challenge of balancing
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livable environment. Protection, conservation and management of the

existing forest reservations should also be heightened especially that big
portion of Mount Banahaw is located in City of Tayabas.
The city of Tayabas has large alienable and disposable area available
for development. This eventually results to a substantial source of additional
revenue and other benefits, both tangible and intangible. However, this
requires strong local government intervention, regulation and control.
Proper location and positioning of developments should be regulated
through ordinances and implementation of policies in order to prevent the
misuse (d) of land uses.
Following the basic land classification stipulated in Section15 of PD
705 otherwise known as the Revised Forestry Code, lands eighteen percent
(18%) in slope shown in Figure9 and over are classified as forest lands. This
makes significant changes in the land classification of the City of Tayabas
shown in Figure10. The alienable and disposable (A&D) area decreases by
36% covering a total area of 12647.92 hectares. This shows that there are
lesser areas available for different development programs, projects and
activities. Meanwhile, forest lands increases by 69% covering a total area of
10576.79 hectares. The additional open spaces favor the environment along
with the different environmental services that it provides to the community.
On the contrary, the increase in open spaces exceeds the average for most of
the world’s capital cities which ranges from 25% to 40%.
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Figure 8 Land classification map of City of Tayabas

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Figure 9 Slope Map of City of Tayabas

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Figure 10 Land classification map based on slope

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3.2.2 AREAS AT RISKS TO GEOHAZARDS

There are different hazards identified present in the area. This
includes the pyroclastic hazard, volcanic hazard, landslide, earthquake,
erosion, and flooding. These hazards were converted into a thematic map for
ease of interpretation and analysis. The following hazards were graded based
on the level or degree of effect it can pose in the area as shown in Table2.
More so, the graded hazards were tabulated together with other parameters
such as slope or gradient, and land classification in order to come up with an
“all hazard map.” This was used in determining different spatial issues and
developmental challenges.
Improperly located settlement in hazard-prone areas

Majority of the residential areas in the City of Tayabas are located in
the hazard-prone areas. As shown in Figure11, the settlements are generally
under low to moderate level of hazard.
As shown in Figure12, Cluster1 which comprises the Poblacion
barangays has low to moderate level of hazard. It is 100% at risk to the
occurrence of volcanic and pyroclastic hazard that ranges from medium to
high. Moreover, it is affected by moderate landslide. The total population at
risk is 17115 belonging to a total of 4146 households (CBMS, 2010).
Meanwhile, Cluster 1 is not affected by the occurrence of earthquake,
flooding, and erosion hazards.
Cluster 2 on the other hand has moderate to high level of hazard
shown in Figure13. It is one of the rural clusters highly covered by pyroclastic
hazard. It is prone to volcanic hazard and landslides that both ranges from
moderate to high. Furthermore, it has no apparent to slight erosion and has
no risks on flooding and earthquake. A total of 16133 residents belonging to
3777 households (have) are at high risk in the said area (CBMS, 2010).

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Table 2 Summary attributes of all hazard map

CODE LAND SLIDE EARTHQUAKE EROSION VOLCANIC FLOOD SLOPE LAND CLASSIFICATION
1.1.1 Not Susceptible Low No Erosion Not Prone to Lahar No Flooding 0-8 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.2 Not-Low Low-Med No-slight Not Prone to Lahar No-Slight seasonal 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.3 Not-Low Low-High No-Mod not-least prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.4 Not-Low Low-High No-Severe not-moderate prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.5 Not-Med Low-High No-Severe not-highly prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.6 Not-High Low-High No-Severe not-highly prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.7 Med-High Low-Med Mod-Severe Not Prone to Lahar No flooding 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.1.8. Med-High Med-High Severe Erosion Not Prone to Lahar No flooding 0-18 Alienable & Disposable
1.2.1 Not Susceptible Low No Erosion Not Prone to Lahar No flooding 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.2 Not-Low Low-Med No-slight Not Prone to Lahar No-Slight seasonal 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.3 Not-Low Low-High No-Mod Not Prone to Lahar No-Slight seasonal 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.4 Not-low Low-High No-Mod not-moderate prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.5 Not-Med Low-High No-Mod not-highly prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.6 Not-High Low-high No-Severe not-highly prone to lahar No-Slight seasonal 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.7 Med-High Low-Med Mod-Severe Not Prone to Lahar No flooding 18-above Alienable & Disposable
1.2.8 Med-High Med-high Severe Erosion Not Prone to Lahar No flooding 18-above Alienable & Disposable
Source: Geographic Information System (GIS) Team, City of Tayabas, 2012

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Figure14 shows that similar to Cluster 2, Cluster 3 has moderate to

high levels of hazard combined. Higher percentage of settlement is at high
risk especially in the Isabang area which primarily constitutes residential
subdivision. Meanwhile, the rest of the residential areas are at moderate risk.
The area is specifically prone to the occurrence of pyroclastic hazard that
covers about 90% of the area. It is also at risk to different hazards such as
volcanic hazard (moderate to high), landslide (moderate), and erosion (no
apparent to slight erosion). Meanwhile, earthquake and flooding is not
observed to occur in the area. It poses threats to a total of 15065 Tayabasin
that belongs to 3496 households (CBMS, 2010).
As compared to the first three clusters, Cluster 4 is generally under
low levels of hazard as shown in Figure15. It has a wide range of risk per type
of hazard and by location. Barangays Mateuna, Wakas, Pandakaki, Mate, and
Lakawan are at risk to volcanic hazard that ranges from moderate to high.
This affects a total of 11377 residents that belongs to 2653 households
(CBMS, 2010). Meanwhile, Barangays Lawigue, Silangang Palale and Ibabang
Palale has low risk to earthquake that poses risk to a total population of 7584
belonging to 1762 households (CBMS, 2010). The following barangays are
prone to different levels of landslides: low to moderate (Mate, Lakawan, and
Pandakaki); Moderate (Mateuna, and Wakas); and low to high (Lawigue,
Ibabang Palae and Silangang Palale). This affects 18961 residents that belong
to 4415 households (CBMS, 2010).
In terms of flooding, only Barangay Lawigue is highly prone that
affects a total population of 1860 belonging to 413 households (CBMS, 2010).
The following barangays are at risk to different levels of erosion: no apparent
to slight erosion (Mateuna, Wakas, Pandakaki, Mate, and Lawigue); slight
erosion (Lakawan); slight to moderate erosion (Ibabang Palale); and no to
moderate erosion (Silangang Palale). It poses threats to a total of 18961
residents that belongs to 4415 households (CBMS, 2010). Pyroclastic hazard
only covers Barangays Mateuna, Lakawan, and Wakas that affects a total
population of 10193 belonging to 2347 households (CBMS, 2010).

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As shown in Figure16, Cluster 5 is the safest area. It is generally

observed to have lowest levels of hazard. It covers a wide range of hazards
but with minimal risk. Barangays Ibas, Pook, Tamlong, Alupay, Kanlurang
Katigan, Ayaas, Opias, and Banilad are at risk to volcanic hazard that ranges
from moderate to high. This affects a total of 6050 residents that belongs to
1458 households (CBMS, 2010). Moreover, the cluster is also prone to
different earthquake levels such as low (Kanlurang Palale), moderate to high
(Ilayang Ilasan and Valencia) and low to moderate (Ilayang Palale). It affects
4546 residents belonging to a total of 1103 households (CBMS, 2010). The
entire cluster is also at risk with landslides at different levels: moderate (Ibas,
Pook, Opias, Banilad, Ayaas, and Kanlurang Katigan); low to high (Valencia,
and Ilayang Palale); and low to moderate (all the remaining barangay). This
affects a total population of 13841 that belong to 3358 households (CBMS,
2010). Flooding is evident in majority of the barangays in the area: Tamlong,
Talolong, Alupay, Silangang Katigan, Ibaba Ilasan, Ilayang Ilasan, Masin,
Kanlurnag Palale, and Ilayang Palale. This hazard put high risk to a total of
7036 Tayabasin belongin to 1713 households (CBMS, 2010). Different levels
of erosion are also observed in the area: no apparent erosion (Opias); no
apparent to severe erosion (Talolong, Ilayang Ilasan, Valencia, and Ilayang
Palale); and slight erosion (all the remaining barangays). It poses threats to a
total of 13841 residents that belongs to 3358 households (CBMS, 2010).
Moreover, majority (72%) of barangays in Cluster 5: Talolong, Tamlong,
Alupay, Ibabang IIasan, Silangang Katigan, Kanlurang Katigan, Banilad,
Alsam, Ayaas, Opias, Pook, and Ibas, are highly prone to pyroclastic hazard.
This affects a total population of 8090 belonging to 1962 households (CBMS,
2010). See Annex9 for full tabulation of settlements in hazard prone areas.
IMPLICATIONS OF THE OBSERVATIONS:

In general, public security and safety of local residents of the City of
Tayabas are highly compromised. Appropriate actions should be taken into
account. The local government can formulate and prescribe guidelines on
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Communication (IEC) campaigns can also be done to heighten awareness and

preparedness of the community. More so this will capacitate the community
on the different pros and cons as well as proper way of handling the
occurrence of disasters. Another important policy measure that should be
implemented is the zone regulation. The local government also needs to
identify and establish evacuation sites particularly in Barangay Lawigue and
Barangay Pandakaki under Cluster 4 and Barangay Ilayang Palale under
Cluster 5 to ensure public security and safety. These identified sites are
considered as such based on the lowest level of hazard and considering the
gradient or slope of the area. This is intended for the local residents highly
affected by volcanic eruption and pyroclastic hazard.
The local government together with the community can also resort to
long term policy measures such as rehabilitation and reforestation of Mount
Banahaw and nearby forested areas to prevent the occurrence of different
hazards (i.e. landslides, erosion, flooding).
Occurrence of respiratory diseases (i.e asthma) and other related
diseases might take place due to high risk on volcanic and pyroclastic
hazards. Possible disruption of classes, businesses and other social services
might also be experienced.

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Figure 11 All hazards map overlaid with the existing settlement areas

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Figure 12 All hazards map overlaid with settlements in Cluster 1

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Production Areas at risk

The production areas in the City of Tayabas are divided into several
subcategories such as: primary, secondary and tertiary. These are at risk to
different hazards identified in the locale namely: pyroclastic hazard, volcanic
hazard, rain induced landslides, flooding, earthquake induced landslides, and
soil erosion among others.
Primary Production Areas

The primary subsector comprises the land producing rice,
diversified crops as well as lands devoted to coconut. As shown in
Figure17, there is a total of 2450.2 hectares of rice lands. These rice lands
are situated in clusters 2, 3, 4 and 5 with a total land area of 917.3 ha
(37%), 229.2 ha (9%), 253.14 ha (10%) and 1049.92 ha (43%)
accordingly.
Rice Production Areas
On the average, rice lands in the city are at 83% susceptible to

pyroclastic hazard. It is also prone to volcanic hazard at moderate (48%)
and high (22%) levels. Similarly, the rice production areas are at risk to
rain induced landslides at low (22%), medium (74%) and high (5%)
intensities. More so, only 18% of the rice lands are prone to slight
seasonal flooding. See Figure17
Rice lands in Cluster2 are prone to different hazards such as:
pyroclastic hazard which affects the entire cluster; volcanic hazard at high
(70%) and moderate (30%) levels; rain induced landslides at high (12%)
and moderate (88%) levels; and slight erosion at 3%. Similarly, rice lands
located in Cluster 3 are susceptible to pyroclastic hazard (93%); volcanic
hazard at high (30%) and moderate (70%) levels; slight erosion at 20%;
and moderate level of rain induced landslides which entirely affects the
cluster. Meanwhile, rice production areas in Cluster 4 are at risk to
pyroclastic hazard (64%); volcanic hazard at high (36%) moderate (40%)
and low (2%) levels; rain induced landslides at moderate (88%) and low
(12%) levels; slight seasonal flooding at 4%; low susceptibility to
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earthquake induced landslide at 5%; and slight (36%) to moderate (3%)

erosion. Lastly, Cluster 5 has the highest share of rice land areas prone to
pyroclastic hazard (70%); volcanic hazard at high (9%) and moderate
(26%) levels; rain induced landslides at moderate (52%) and low (48%)
levels; slight seasonal flooding at 41%; low susceptibility to earthquake
induced landslide at 0.61%; and slight (38%) to moderate (0.60%)
erosion.
Coconut Production Areas
On the average, coconut lands in the city are at 31% susceptible to

pyroclastic hazard. It is also prone to volcanic hazard at moderate (25%)
and high (10%) levels. The coconut production areas are at risk to rain
induced landslides at low (16%), medium (81%) and high (4%)
intensities. Similarly, it is susceptible to earthquake induced landslides at
low (12%), medium (7%) and high (2%) levels. About 59% of coconut
lands are slightly prone to soil erosion while the remaining are moderate
(5%) to severely (10%) prone to the hazard. More so, only 8% of the
coconut lands are prone to slight seasonal flooding. See Figure18
Coconut lands on the other hand comprised a total of 4249.24
hectares. As shown in Figure18, coconut lands are situated in clusters 2, 3,
4 and 5 with a total land area of 496.35 ha (12%), 413.20 ha (10%),
1684.38 ha (40%) and 1655.18 ha (39%) respectively.
Coconut lands in Cluster2 are prone to different hazards such as:
pyroclastic hazard which affects the entire cluster; volcanic hazard at high
(26%) and moderate (74%) levels; rain induced landslides at high (7%)
and moderate (93%) levels; and slight erosion at 6%. Similarly, coconut
lands located in Cluster 3 are susceptible to pyroclastic hazard (92%);
volcanic hazard at high (29%) and moderate (71%) levels; slight erosion
at 79% and moderate level of rain induced landslides which entirely
affects the cluster. Meanwhile, coconut production areas in Cluster 4 are
at risk to pyroclastic hazard (6%); volcanic hazard at high (6%);
moderate (14%) and low (0.82%) levels; rain induced landslides at high
(5%); moderate (72%) and low (23%) levels; slight seasonal flooding at
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10%; low susceptibility to earthquake induced landslide at 21%; and

slight (70%) to moderate (9%) erosion. Lastly, coconut land areas located
in Cluster 5 are prone to pyroclastic hazard (22%); volcanic hazard at
high (4%) and moderate (10%) levels; rain induced landslides at high
(2%), moderate (80%) and low (17%) levels,; slight seasonal flooding at
9%; earthquake induced landslide at high (5%), moderate (18%) and low
(8%) susceptibility; and erosion at severe (25%), moderate (2%) and
slight (58%) levels.
Secondary Production Areas

The secondary subsector comprises the industrial and commercial
areas. As shown in Figure19, there is a total of 97.66 hectares of
commercial and industrial areas in the City. The commercial
establishments constitute a total of 18.99 hectares combine which is
approximately 19% of the secondary production areas. Majority of which
are located in Cluster 3 (10.87 ha) and Cluster 1 (6.43 ha). These
commercial establishments are entirely prone to pyroclastic surge and
are moderately at risk to rain induced landslides.
In addition, volcanic hazard specifically lahar negatively affects the
commercial establishments in the city at different levels: high (24%) and
moderate (76%). The entire Cluster 4 and majority (61%) of Cluster 1 is
at high risk to volcanic hazard while the entire Cluster 3 and Cluster 5 and
majority (76%) of Cluster 2 are moderately at risk on the said hazard.
In general, industrial areas/establishment situated in City of
Tayabas have lower risks to different hazards identified present in the
City namely: pyroclastic volcanic hazard, volcanic hazard, rain induced
landslides, flooding, earthquake landslide susceptibility and soil erosion.
In terms of pyroclastic hazard, only 21% of the industrial areas are prone
to pyroclastic surge which includes the entire Cluster 2 and majority of
Cluster 3 at 76%. Meanwhile, volcanic hazard (lahar) affects the industrial
areas at different levels: high (8.05%), moderate (19.22%), least (0%) and
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are moderately at risk while the entire Cluster 4 and Cluster 5 are not
prone to the above mentioned hazard. In general, rain induced landslides
affects industrial areas at moderate levels at 66%. This includes the
entirety of Cluster 2 and Cluster 3 and majority of Cluster 4 (44%) and
Cluster 5 (95%). It is noted that majority of the industrial areas
particularly those located in Cluster 4 (89%) and Cluster 5 (86%) have
low risk on earthquake landslide at 64%. Only 12% have risk on slight
seasonal flooding. Similarly industrial areas are prone to slight erosion at
92% which includes the entirety of Cluster 3 and Cluster 5 and majority of
Cluster 4 at 89%.
Other important factors that influence economic activities in the
City of Tayabas comprised tourist destinations or attractions namely the
12 colonial bridges namely: Alitao Bridge, and Puente de Urbiztondo
(Cluster 1); Puente de Francisco de Asis, Puente de las Despididas, Puente
de la Ese, Puente de Isabel II, Domoit, and Puente de Bai (Cluster 3);
Puente del Malagonlong, Puente del Lakawan, and Puente del Mate
(Cluster 4); and Puente de la Prinsesa (Cluster 5).
Majority (80%) of the historical bridges are susceptible to
pyroclastic hazard. Similarly, about 70% of the colonial bridges are at risk
to rain induced landslides at moderate levels. More so, there are five
historical bridges moderately affected by volcanic hazard while there are
4 highly prone to the hazard. Most of the different business
establishments in the city are primarily located in the city center namely
the public market, financial institutions, hotel and restaurants among
others. These establishments are prone to pyroclastic hazard. Meanwhile,
majority of the financial institutions and hotel and restaurants in the
locale are highly prone to volcanic hazard at 71% and about 27% are
noted to be moderately prone to the hazard. About 94% are susceptible to
rain induced landslides at moderate levels and about 98% are at risk to
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Lands devoted for crop production are generally at risk to different
hazards specifically to pyroclastic hazards, landslides and volcanic hazard.
Food security and safety is compromised. The occurrence of different hazard
in the primary production areas can result to food shortage, and loss of
investment and capital among others. More so, nearly all the industries and
business establishments in the city are at risk to the different hazards
identified. This will completely stop and impair the different economic
activities of the locale. Furthermore, it will cause loss of capital and
investment and greater poverty in the city.
The local government can formulate and prescribe guidelines on
disaster preparedness and early warning system. Information Education and
Communication (IEC) campaigns can also be done to heighten the awareness
and preparedness of the community. This will capacitate the community on
the different pros and cons as well as proper way of handling the occurrence
of disasters. Another important policy measure that should be implemented
is the zone regulation.
The local government together with the community can also resort to
long term policy measures such as rehabilitation and reforestation of Mount
Banahaw and nearby forested areas to prevent the occurrence of different
hazards (i.e. landslides, erosion, flooding). More so, the creation and
establishment of the New Town is another strategy of the city government to
address the issue. Designation of new industrial and commercial areas and
providing improved agricultural areas are some of the key policy options.

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Figure 17 Rice production areas overlaid with all hazard map

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Figure 18 Coconut production areas overlaid with all hazard map

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Figure 19 Secondary production areas overlaid to all hazard map

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Protection Areas
Areas for protection are subdivided into twelve (12) subcategories
namely Public Parks, Memorial Parks/Cemeteries, Heritage Sites, Mount
Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL), Telecommunication
Tower Easement, Transmission Line Easement, River Easement, Road
Easement, Rice Lands, Coconut Lands, Caves, Forests and Dagatan Lake.
However, the subcategories Road Easements, Telecommunication Tower
Easements and Caves will not be discussed due to the absence of data on the
actual measurements.
Areas for protection located in hazard-prone areas

Public Parks
There are only two known public parks in the City of Tayabas
namely Rizal Park and Band Stand. Both of the public parks are found in
Cluster 1 and measure a total of 0.31 hectares. As shown in Figure20, the
public parks of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from low
to moderate.
It was noted that the parks are not prone to flooding, earthquake
induce landslides, and soil erosion. However, it was observed that these
public parks are 100% prone to pyroclastic surge, highly prone to lahar,
and have medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide.
Memorial Parks/Cemeteries
The Memorial Parks/Cemeteries in the City of Tayabas have a total
land area of 13.73 hectares. These Memorial Parks/Cemeteries are mostly
concentrated in Cluster 2 and in some parts of Clusters 3 & 4 which are
prone to natural hazards that ranges from low to medium. See Figure21
Cluster 2 has the largest land allocation for Memorial
Parks/Cemeteries with a total area of 5.94 hectares. All Memorial
Parks/Cemeteries in this cluster were observed to be prone to pyroclastic
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induced landslide. However, it was noted that the area is not prone to
flooding, earthquake induced landslide, and soil erosion
Cluster 3 has a total area for Memorial Parks/Cemeteries of 7.2
hectares. All Memorial Parks/Cemeteries in this cluster were observed to
be prone to pyroclastic surge and has medium susceptibility to rain
induced landslide. . However, it was noted that the area is not prone to
lahar, flooding, earthquake induced landslide, and soil erosion
Cluster 5 has the smallest land allocation for Memorial
Parks/Cemeteries with a total area of 0.59 hectares. All Memorial
Parks/Cemeteries in this cluster were observed to be prone to slight
seasonal flooding and rain induced landslide. However, it was noted that
the area is not prone to pyroclastic surge, lahar, earthquake induced
landslide, and soil erosion.
Heritage Sites
Figure22-26 shows that majority of the heritage sites in the city
are located in hazard-prone areas which ranges from low to moderate. It
covers clusters 1, 2, and 4. Based on the map overlay, almost all of the
identified hazards were observed in the heritage sites except for the
flooding hazard and earthquake induced landslide.
A total 1.63 hectares of about 100% of the total land area of
heritage sites in Cluster 1 are prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of 0.03
hectares or about 1.84% of the total land area of the heritage sites is seen
to be moderately prone to lahar and an area of 1.6 hectares or about
98.16% of the total land area of the heritage sites is seen to be highly
prone to lahar. It was also observed that 100% of the total land area of
the heritage sites has a medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide.
It was observed that a total 0.59 hectares or about 100% of the
total of land area of the heritage sites in this area are prone to pyroclastic
surge. An area of 0.34 hectares or about 57.63% of the total land area of
the heritage site in this cluster is seen to be moderately prone to lahar
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heritage sites is seen to be highly prone to lahar. It was also observed that
100% the heritage sites in this area are susceptible to rain induced
landslide which gauges from medium to high susceptibility. Furthermore
heritage sites in Cluster 2 are observed to be slightly prone to soil erosion.
It has an area of 0.03 hectares or about 5.08% of the whole stretch.
It was observed that a total 0.58 hectares or about 84.06% of the
total of land area of the heritage sites in this area are prone to pyroclastic
surge. An area of 0.08 hectares or about 11.59% of the total land area of
the heritage site in this cluster is seen to be moderately prone to lahar
and an area of 0.58 hectares or about 84.06% of the total land area of the
heritage sites is seen to be highly prone to lahar. It was also observed that
some areas in this cluster are susceptible to rain induced landslide. An
area of 0.08 hectares or about 11.58% of the total land area of the
heritage sites in this cluster has low susceptibility and an area of 0.61
hectares or about 88.41% of the total land area of the heritage sites in this
cluster has medium susceptibility on the said hazard. More so, the
heritage sites in Cluster 4 were also observed to be slightly prone to soil
erosion with an area of 0.03 hectares or about 5.08% of the whole stretch.
Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL)

The City of Tayabas occupies a large portion of the Mount
Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape which measures about
2195.32 hectares. Cluster 2 encompasses most of its boundary. As shown
on Figure27, the area is prone to natural hazards that range from low to
moderate. It was noted that the area is prone to multiple hazards except
for flooding.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS), Mount Banahaw is considered as an active volcano. Hence, it
is inevitable that the protected landscape is prone to pyroclastic flow and
lahar. It was observed that 100% of the total area is prone to pyroclastic
surge. An area of 531.57 hectares or 24.21% of the whole stretch is seen
to be moderately prone with an area of 27.37 hectares or about 1.25% of

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the whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to lahar. It was noted that this
value should be verified because in theory the summation of the
moderately and highly prone areas should be equal to 100%. This
observation may be due to the presence of errors during the processing of
the Volcanic Hazard Map.
Another concern for the protected landscape is the possibility of
Rain and Earthquake Induced Landslides. Rain Induced Landslide has a
value that ranges from medium to high. An area of 256.3 hectares or
about 11.67% of the whole stretch is seen to have a medium susceptibility
and an area of 1939.02 hectares or about 88.33% is seen to have a high
susceptibility in this kind of hazard. More so, an area of 1636.38 hectares
or about 75.54% of whole stretch is seen to have medium susceptibility
(on) to earthquake induced landslide.
The area is also susceptible to soil erosion. It was observed that an
area of 1633.33 hectares or about 74.43% of the whole stretch is seen to
be moderately prone to the said hazard. See Annex10
Transmission Line Easements

The Transmission Line Easement has a total land area of 248.34
hectares. It was observed that transmission line easements of the city are
prone in all of the identified hazards. As shown in Figure28, the
transmission line easements are under the values of low to medium.
In Cluster 1, an area of 0.95 hectares or about 100% of the whole
stretch are to prone to pyroclastic surge and an area of 0.64 hectares or
about 67.37% of the whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to lahar. It
was noted that there is no Earthquake Induced Landslide, Soil Erosion,
and Flooding Hazards in transmission line easements of the area.
However, it was also observed that an area of 0.95 hectares or about
100% of the whole stretch is seen to have Medium Susceptibility to Rain
Induced Landslide.
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was noted that there is no earthquake induced landslide and flooding
hazards in transmission line easements of the area. However, it was also
observed that an area of 34.12 hectares or about 100% of the whole
stretch is seen to have medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide.
More so, an area of 14.19 hectares or about 41.59% of the whole stretch is
seen to be slightly prone to soil erosion.
stretch are to Prone to Pyroclastic surge and an area of 3.37 hectares or
was noted that there is no earthquake induced landslide and flooding
hazards in transmission line easements of the area. However, it was also
stretch is seen to have medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide.
More so, an area of 4.63 hectares or about 21.85% of the whole stretch is
seen to be slightly prone to soil Erosion.
In Cluster 4, an area of 32.91 hectares or about 38.83% of the
whole stretch are to Prone to Pyroclastic surge and an area of 15.25
hectares or about 17.99% of the whole stretch is seen to be highly prone
to lahar. It was noted that there is no earthquake induced landslide
hazard in the transmission line easements of the area. However, it was
also observed that an area of 23.58 hectares or about 27.82% of the whole
stretch is seen to have a low susceptibility and an area of 21.19 hectares
or about 100% of the whole stretch is seen to have a medium
susceptibility to rain induced landslide. There is also a possibility of a
slight seasonal flooding with a total area covered of 1.45 hectares or
about 1.71% of the whole stretch. More so, an area of 61.21 hectares or
about 72.22% of the whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone and an area
of 3.3 hectares or about 3.89% of the whole stretch is seen to be
moderately prone to soil erosion.
In Cluster 5, an area of 64.93 hectares or about 60.50% of the
whole stretch is prone to pyroclastic surge and an area of 10.31 hectares

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or about 9.61% of the whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to lahar. It

was noted that this is the only cluster observed to have all of the
identified hazards, with respect to the transmission line easements of the
area. It was observed that an area of 19.07 hectares or about 17.77% of
the whole stretch is seen to have a low susceptibility and an area of 88.26
hectares or about 82.23% of the whole stretch is seen to have a medium
susceptibility to rain induced landslide. There is also a possibility of a
slight seasonal flooding with a total area covered of 7.36 hectares or
about 6.86% of the whole stretch. More so, an area of 65.13 hectares or
about 60.68% of the whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone and an area
moderately prone to soil erosion. See Annex11
River Easement
The river easements of Tayabas have a total land area of 1573.19
hectares. The width of the designated river easements ranges from 3
meters up to 40 meters. According to the Revised Forestry Code and
Water Code of the Philippines, river easements in urban areas should be 3
meters; 20 meters in agricultural lands; and 40 meters in upland areas.
The easements are prone to all natural hazards that range from low to
medium. See Figure28
Cluster 1 has the smallest land area for river easements since it is
classified as an urban area. The river easement in the area has a total land
area of 0.08 hectares. It was observed that an area of 0.08 hectares or
about 100% of the whole stretch is prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of
0.02 hectares or 25% of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone
and an area of 0.06 hectares or about 75% of the whole stretch is seen to
be highly prone to lahar. 100% of the river easements in Cluster 1 were
identified to have low susceptibility to rain induced landslides. It was
noted that the rivers easements in the cluster are not susceptible to
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Cluster 2 has the second to the largest land area for river
easements with an area of 474.67 hectares. Most of the river easements in
the cluster are found in the upland areas of Mount Banahaw. It was
stretch is prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of 353.24 hectares or
74.42% of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone and an area of
120.89 hectares or about 25.47% of the whole stretch is seen to be highly
prone to lahar. The area is also susceptible to rain induced landslides. An
area of 450.63 hectares or about 94.94% is seen to have low susceptibility
and an area of 24.04 hectares or about 5.06% of the whole stretch is seen
to have high susceptibility on that kind of hazard. It was noted that the
rivers easements in the cluster are not susceptible to earthquake induced
landslides and flooding. However, some river easements in the area are
slightly prone to soil erosion with an area of 19.41 hectares or about
4.09% of the whole stretch.
Cluster 3 has 256.69 hectares of river easements. It was observed
that an area of 234.85 hectares or about 91.49% of the whole stretch is
prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of 184.25 hectares or 71.78% of the
whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone and an area of 72.44
to lahar. All river easements in this cluster have low susceptibility to rain
induced landslides. It was noted that the river easements in the cluster
are not susceptible to earthquake induced landslides and flooding.
However, some river easements in the area are slightly prone to soil
Erosion with an area of 152.46 hectares or about 59.39% of the whole
stretch.
Cluster 4 has 346.5 hectares of river easements. It was noted that
the river easements in this area are prone to all of the identified natural
hazards. An area of 61.21 hectares or about 17.67% of the whole stretch
is prone to pyroclastic surge. All of the river easements in the area are
prone to lahar that ranges from least to high. Area of 2.17 hectares or
0.63% of the whole stretch is seen to be least prone; an area of 72.94

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hectares or 21.05% of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone;

and an area of 43.5 hectares or about 12.55% of the whole stretch is seen
to be highly prone to the said hazard. All river easements in this cluster is
seen susceptible to rain induced landslides. An area of 245.66 hectares or
about 70.90% of the whole stretch is considered to have low
susceptibility; an area of 98 hectares or about 28.28% of the whole
stretch is considered to have medium susceptibility; and an area of 2.84
hectares or about 0.82% of the whole stretch is considered to have high
susceptibility on the said hazard. It was also observed that 75.2 hectares
or about 21.70% of the whole stretch of the river easements in this
cluster have low susceptibility to earthquake induced landslide. An area
of 43.34 hectares or about 12.51% of the whole stretch have slight
seasonal flooding. Some river easements in the area are prone to soil
erosion. An area of 250.49 hectares or about 72.29% of the whole stretch
are considered to be slightly prone and an area of 32.72 hectares or about
9.44% of the whole stretch are considered to be moderately prone to the
said hazard.
Cluster 5 has 495.25 hectares of river easements. It was also noted
that the river easements in this area are prone to all of the identified
natural hazards. An area of 232.66 hectares or about 46.98% of the whole
stretch is prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of 99.16 hectares or 20.02%
of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone and an area of 55.75
to lahar. All river easements in this cluster is seen susceptible to rain
induced landslides. An area of 384.09 hectares or about 77.55% of the
whole stretch is considered to have low susceptibility; an area of 106.04
hectares or about 21.41% of the whole stretch is considered to have
medium susceptibility; and an area of 5.12 hectares or about 1.03% of the
whole stretch is considered to have high susceptibility on the said hazard.
All river easements in this cluster are also susceptible to earthquake
induced landslide. An area of 18.08 hectares or about 3.65% of the whole
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or about 5.73% of the whole stretch is considered to have medium

susceptibility; and an area of 0.33 hectares or about 0.07% of the whole
stretch is considered to have high susceptibility on the said hazard. An
area of 83.54 hectares or about 16.87% of the whole stretch have slight
seasonal flooding. All river easements in the area are prone to soil
erosion. An area of 281.58 hectares or about 56.86% of the whole stretch
is considered to be slightly prone; an area of 15.18 hectares or about
3.07% of the whole stretch is considered to be moderately prone; and an
area of 31.5 hectares or about 6.36% of the whole stretch is considered to
be severely prone to the said hazard. See Annex12
Rice Lands
The City of Tayabas has a vast area of rice lands which are widely
scattered all throughout the five clusters of the city. Rice lands, one of the
major land uses of the city, have a total land area of 2450.2 hectares. All
rice lands are prone to the natural hazards identified at the area that
ranges from low to medium. See Figure17
Cluster 1 has the smallest area for rice lands with 0.64 hectares. It
was observed that all of the rice lands in the cluster are prone to
pyroclastic surge, moderately prone to Lahar, and have medium
susceptibility to rain induced landslide. It was noted that there are no
potential earthquake induced landslide, flooding, and soil erosion hazard
at the area.
Rice lands in Cluster 2 have a total land area of 917.3 hectares. It
was observed that all of the rice lands in the cluster are prone to
pyroclastic surge. An area of 640.42 hectares or about 69.82% of the
whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone and an area of 276.84
to lahar. An area of 805.24 hectares or about 87.78% of the whole stretch
is seen to have medium susceptibility and an area of 112.06 hectares or
about 12.22% of the whole stretch is seen to have high susceptibility to
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and earthquake induced landslide at the area. However, a small portion of

rice lands in this cluster is slightly prone to soil erosion with an area of
30.96 hectares or about 3.38% of the whole stretch.
was observed that an area of 214.07 hectares or about 93.40% of the
whole stretch are prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of 640.42 hectares
or about 69.82% of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone and
an area of 276.84 hectares or about 30.18% of the whole stretch is seen to
be highly prone to lahar. An area of 229.2 hectares or about 100% of the
whole stretch is seen to have medium susceptibility to rain induced
landslide. It was noted that there are no potential flooding and
earthquake induced landslide at the area. However, a small portion of rice
lands in this cluster is slightly prone to soil erosion with an area of 44.71
hectares or about 19.51% of the whole stretch.
was observed that more than half of the total areas of rice lands in this
cluster are prone to pyroclastic surge with an area of 163 hectares or
about 64.39% of the whole stretch. Majority of the rice lands in this
cluster are prone to lahar. An area of 5.38 or about 2.13% of the whole
stretch is seen to be least prone, an area of 101.84 hectares or about
40.23% of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone, and an area
highly prone to the said hazard. All of the rice lands in this cluster are
affected by rain induced hazard that ranges from low to high
susceptibility. An area of 29.65 hectares or about 11.71% of the whole
stretch is seen to have low susceptibility, an area of 222.99 hectares or
about 88.09% of the whole stretch is seen to have medium susceptibility
and an area of 0.5 hectares or about 0.20% of the whole stretch is seen to
have high susceptibility to rain induced landslide. The rice lands are also
slightly prone to flooding with a possible affected area of 10.18 hectares
or about 4.02% of the whole stretch. An area of 12.87 hectares or about
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earthquake induced landslide. A portion of rice lands in this cluster is

slightly prone to soil erosion with an area of 92.32 hectares or about
36.47% of the whole stretch.
Cluster 5 has the largest area of rice lands in the city with a total
land area of 253.14 hectares. It was observed that more than half of the
total areas of rice lands in this cluster are prone to pyroclastic surge with
an area of 739.57 hectares or about 70.44% of the whole stretch. An area
moderately prone and an area of 93.92 hectares or about 8.95% of the
whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to lahar. All of the rice lands in
this cluster are affected by rain induced hazard that ranges from low to
high susceptibility. An area of 499.65 hectares or about 47.59% of the
whole stretch is seen to have low susceptibility, an area of 549.43
hectares or about 52.33% of the whole stretch is seen to have medium
susceptibility and an area of 0.84 hectares or about 0.08% of the whole
stretch is seen to have high susceptibility to rain induced land slide. The
rice lands are also slightly prone to flooding with a possible affected area
of 431.26 hectares or about 41.08% of the whole stretch. An area of 6.38
hectares or about 0.61% of the whole stretch is seen to have low
susceptibility to earthquake induced landslide. More so, some the rice
lands in this cluster are also prone to soil erosion. An area of 395.75
hectares or about 37.69% of the whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone,
an area of 6.31 hectares or about 0.60% of the whole stretch area seen to
be moderately prone, and an area of 1.63 hectares or about 0.16% of the
whole stretch is seen to be severely prone to the said hazard. See
Annex13
Coconut Lands
Like rice lands, coconut lands are also widely scattered all
throughout the five clusters of the City of Tayabas. It is also one of the
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hectares. All rice coconut lands to natural hazards identified (at) in the
area that ranges from low to medium. See Figure18
Cluster 1 has the smallest area for coconut lands with only 0.13
hectares. All of the coconut lands in this cluster are prone to pyroclastic
surge, moderately prone to lahar, and has medium susceptibility to rain
induced landslide. However, it was noted that all of the coconut lands in
this cluster are not susceptible to earthquake induced landslide, flooding,
and soil erosion.
Cluster 2 has a total coconut land area of 496.35 hectares. All of the
coconut lands in this cluster are prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of
367.69 hectares or about 74.08% of the whole stretch is seen to be
whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to lahar. All of the coconut lands
in this cluster are found to be susceptible to rain induced landslide with
an area of 463.18 hectares or about 93.32% of the whole stretch is seen to
have medium susceptibility and an area of 33.17 hectares or about 6.68%
of the whole stretch is seen to have high susceptibility. It was noted that
the coconut lands in this cluster are not prone to earthquake induced
landslide and flooding. However, it was observed that an area of 31.36
hectares or about 6.32% of the whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone
to soil erosion.
Cluster 3 has a total coconut land area of 496.35 hectares. All of
the coconut lands in this cluster are prone to pyroclastic surge. An area of
294.07 hectares or about 71.17% of the whole stretch is seen to be
whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to lahar. All of the coconut lands
in this cluster are found to have medium susceptibility to rain induced
landslide. It was noted that the coconut lands in this cluster are not prone
to earthquake induced landslide and flooding. However, it was observed
that an area of 328.33 hectares or about 79.46% of the whole stretch is
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Cluster 4 has the largest total coconut land area in all of the
clusters with 496.35 hectares. Only a small portion coconut lands in this
cluster are prone to pyroclastic surge with an area of 66.67 hectares or
3.96% of the whole stretch. An area of 236.73 hectares or about 14.05%
hectares or about 5.63% of the whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to
lahar. All of the coconut lands in this cluster are found to have medium
susceptibility to rain induced landslide. It was observed that an area of
161.93 hectares or about 9.61% of the whole stretch are slightly prone to
seasonal flooding. Coconut lands in the cluster are also seen to have low
susceptibility to earthquake induced landslides with a total area of 358.33
hectares or about 21.27% of the whole stretch. The area is also prone to
slight seasonal flooding with 163.93 hectares or about 9.61% of the whole
stretch. An area of 1178.86 hectares or about 69.99% of the whole stretch
is seen to be slightly prone and an area of 153.21 hectares or about 9.10%
of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone to soil erosion.
Cluster 5 has the second largest total coconut land area in all of the
clusters with 1655.18 hectares. Some portions of coconut lands in this
cluster are prone to pyroclastic surge with an area of 359.14 hectares or
21.70% of the whole stretch. An area of 159.68 hectares or about 9.65%
hectares or about 4.22% of the whole stretch is seen to be highly prone to
lahar. All of the coconut lands in this cluster are found to be susceptible to
rain induced landslide with an area of 286.54 hectares or about 17.31% of
the whole stretch is seen to have low susceptibility, an area of 1331.03
susceptibility, and an area of 37.61 hectares or about 4.70% of the whole
stretch is seen to have high susceptibility. Coconut lands in the cluster are
also seen to be susceptible to earthquake induced landslides with a total
area of 133.04 hectares or about 8.04% of the whole stretch is seen to
have low susceptibility, and area an of 291.97 hectares or about 17.64% is
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about 5.37% of the whole stretch is seen to have high susceptibility. It

was observed that an area of 156.98 hectares or about 9.48% of the whole
stretch are slightly prone to seasonal flooding. An area of 962.29 hectares
or about 58.14% of the whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone, an area
moderately prone to soil erosion and an area of 415.05 hectares or about
25.08% of the whole stretch is seen to be severely prone to soil erosion.
See Annex14
Forest
The classification of forest lands in the City of Tayabas were
separated from the forest lands of Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal
Protected Landscape. In this purpose, the forest lands in the city were
basically concentrated in Clusters 4 and 5 which has a total land area of
1018.94 hectares. As shown in Figure29, the forests of the city are prone
to all natural hazards ranging from low to moderate.
In Cluster 4, the total area of forest lands is about 587.6 hectares
which is bigger than those of Cluster 5. It was noted that the forest lands
in this cluster are not prone to pyroclastic surge and lahar. However, it
was observed that the area is susceptible to rain an induced landslide that
ranges from low to high. An area of 50.74 hectares or about 8.64% of the
whole stretch is seen to have low susceptibility, an area of 440.84
stretch is seen to have high susceptibility on the said hazard. Almost half
of the area of forest lands in this cluster is seen to have low susceptibility
to earthquake induced landslide which measures 302.02 hectares or
about 51.40% of the whole stretch. A small portion of the forest lands
within the cluster are prone to slight seasonal flooding with an area of
31.26 hectares or about 5.32% of the whole stretch. Furthermore, more
than half of the forest lands are prone to soil erosion that ranges from
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whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone and an area of 23.79 hectares or

about 4.05% of the whole stretch is seen to be moderately prone to the
said hazard.
In Cluster 5, the total area of forest lands is about 587.6 hectares. It
was noted that the forest lands in this cluster are not prone to lahar.
However, it was observed that a small portion of the area is prone to
pyroclastic surge which measures 33.58 hectares or about 7.79% of the
whole stretch. The area is also susceptible to rain an induced landslide
that ranges from low to high. An area of 1.41 hectares or about 0.33% of
the whole stretch is seen to have Low Susceptibility, an area of 420.92
stretch is seen to have high susceptibility to the said hazard. Almost half
of the area of forest lands in this cluster is seen to be susceptible to
earthquake induced landslide. An area of 43.37 hectares or about 10.05%
of the whole stretch is seen to have low susceptibility, an area of 170.49
stretch is seen to have high susceptibility on earthquake induced
landslide. A small portion of the forest lands within the cluster are prone
to slight seasonal flooding with an area of 3.75 hectares or about 0.87% of
the whole stretch. Furthermore, more than half of the forest lands are
prone to soil erosion that ranges from slight to severe. An area of 193.46
hectares or about 44.85% of the whole stretch is seen to be slightly prone,
an area of 2.44 hectares or about 0.57% of the whole stretch is seen to be
moderately prone, and an area of 234.9 hectares or about 54.46% of the
whole stretch is seen to be severely prone to the said hazard. See
Annex15
Dagatan Lake
The only lake found in Tayabas was named Dagatan. It is situated
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hectares. As shown in Figure30, the Dagatan Lake is prone to a natural

hazard which was gauged as low level.
It was noted that the lake is not prone to pyroclastic surge, lahar,
flooding, and soil erosion. However, it was observed that the lake is
susceptible to rain induced landslides with a total area of 0.29 hectares or
about 26.36% of the whole stretch that is seen to have medium
susceptibility and a total of 0.81 hectares or about 73.64% of the whole
stretch is seen to have high Susceptibility. See Annex16

In summary, almost all of the protection areas of the City of Tayabas
are experiencing different kinds of natural hazards. Hazards like rain and
earthquake induced landslides, soil erosion, and flooding can be mitigated
through the different environmental support and strategies. However, it was
seen that the volcanic hazard will affect the protection areas the most
because of its devastating effects. It was noted that almost 60% of the land
area of the city is affected by this hazard. The land cover of the affected areas
are expected to be wiped out which are mostly the forest of Mount Banahaw,
Coconut Lands, Rice lands, and other active green spaces. The natural
resources at the affected area will be gone which includes wildlife and fresh
water of the rivers and springs.

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Figure 20 Public parks affected by all hazards

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Figure 21 Memorial parks/cemeteries affected by all hazards

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Figure 22 Heritage site located in Cluster 1 affected by all hazards

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Figure 27 Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL) affected by all hazard

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Figure 28 Easements affected by all hazards

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Figure 29 Forest areas affected by all hazards

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Figure 30 Dagatan Lake affected by all hazards

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Infrastructure Support
The technical working group had identified eighteen (18) categories of
infrastructural support which includes Roads, Transmission Lines, Day Care
Centers, Irrigation Dam, Police Station, Health Centers, Fire Stations, Fire
Hydrants, MERALCO Posts, Water Tanks, PLDT Posts, Deepwells, Basketball
Courts, Hospital, Schools, Bridges, and Barangay Halls.
Areas for protection located in hazard-prone areas

Roads
The roads of the city have a total land area of 177.33 hectares.
Each cluster of the city has a percent share on the total roads. Cluster 1
having 6.92%; Cluster 2 having 39.55%; Cluster 3 having 15.19%; Cluster
4 having 16.04%; and Cluster 5 having 22.30%. As shown in Figure31, the
roads of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from low to
moderate.
It was observed that 100% of the roads in Clusters 1 and 2 are
prone to Pyroclastic Surge while only 94.36%, 39.86%, and 42.98% of the
roads of Clusters 3, 4, and 5 are prone respectively. The roads are prone
to Lahar in all the Clusters; Cluster 1 with high level at 59.98% and
moderate level at 40.02%; Cluster 2 with high level at 20.25% and
moderate level at 30.30%; and Cluster 5 with high level at 8.02% and
moderate level at 20.91%. All roads of the city are susceptible to Rain
Induced Landslide; Cluster 1 with medium level at 100%; Cluster 2 with
high level at 5.13% and medium level at 94.87%; Cluster 3 with medium
level at 100%; Cluster 4 with high level at 0.46%, medium level at
73.57%, and low level at 25.98%; and Cluster 5 with high level at 0.13%,
medium level at 73.57% and low level at 25.98%. Only roads in Clusters 4
and 5 are susceptible to earthquake induced landslide: Cluster 4 with low
level at 9.81%; and Cluster 5 with medium level at 0.51% and low level at
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Clusters 4 and 5 are observed to have slight seasonal flooding at 14.55%

and 40.13% respectively. It was noted that all roads in Cluster 1 are not
prone to soil erosion. However, the remaining roads of the city are prone
to soil erosion: Cluster 2 with slight level at 15.5%; Cluster 3 with slight
level at 76.09%; Cluster 4 with moderate level at 6.82% and slight level at
59.96%; and Cluster 5 with severe level at 0.76%, moderate level 4.40%,
and slight level at 39.12%. See Annex17
Transmission Lines
The transmission lines of the city occupy a total area of 248.34
hectares: Cluster 1 with 0.95 hectares; Cluster 2 with 34.12 hectares;
Cluster 3 with 21.19 hectares; Cluster 4 with 84.75 hectares; and Cluster 5
with 107.33 hectares. As shown in Figure32, the transmission lines of the
city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from low to moderate.
All transmission lines in Clusters 1, 2, and 3 are 100% prone to
pyroclastic surge while only 38.83% and 39.50% of the transmission lines
in Clusters 4 and 5 are prone respectively. The transmission lines of the
city are also prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at 67.37% and
moderate level at 52.09%; and Cluster 5 with high level at 9.61% and
moderate level at 29.70%. It was also observed that all transmission lines
in Clusters 1, 2, and 3 have medium susceptibility to rain induced
landslide. On the other hand, Cluster 4 has medium level at 72.18% and
low level at 27.82%; and Cluster 5 with medium level at 82.23% and low
level at 17.77%. It was noted that only the transmission lines of Cluster 5
are susceptible to earthquake induced landslide with low level at 0.82%.
Only the transmission lines in Clusters 4 and 5 are prone to slight
seasonal flooding at 1.71% and 6.86% respectively. It was also noted that
only the transmission lines of Cluster 1 are not prone to soil erosion.
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city are prone to soil erosion: Cluster 2 with slight level at 41.59%;
Cluster 3 with slight level at 21.85%; Cluster 4 with moderate level at
3.89% and slight level at 72.22%; Cluster 5 with moderate level at 8.53%
and slight level at 60.68%. See Annex11
Daycare Centers
There is a total of 47 Day Care Centers in the City of Tayabas: 10 in
Cluster 1; 11 in Cluster 2; 6 in Cluster 3; 8 in Cluster 4; and 12 in cluster 5.
As shown in Figure33, the Day Care Centers of the city are prone to all
natural hazards ranging from low to moderate.
It was observed that all Day Care Centers in Clusters 1 and 2 are
prone to pyroclastic surge while only 67% , 50% and 25% of Day Cares
Centers in Clusters 3, 4, and 5 prone respectively. All of the Day Care
Centers of the city are prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at 30% and
moderate level at 70%; Cluster 2 with high level at 9% and moderate level
at 91%; Cluster 3 with high level at 16.67% and moderate level at 83%;
Cluster 4 with high level at 50% and moderate level at 13%; and Cluster 5
with moderate level at 17%. 100% of the Day care centers in Clusters 1, 2,
and 3 were observed to have medium susceptibility to rain induced
landslide. On the other hand, Day Care Centers in Cluster 4 has medium
level at 63% and high level at 13%; and Cluster 5 with medium level at
42%. 100% of the Day Cares Centers in Clusters 1, 2, and 3 are not
susceptible to earthquake induced landslide while Clusters 4 and 5 have
low susceptibility at 13% and 8% respectively. It was noted that the Day
Care Centers in Clusters 1, 2, and 3 are not prone to flooding while
Clusters 4 and 5 are slightly prone at 25% and 58% respectively. All Day
Care Centers in Clusters 1 and 2 are not prone to soil erosion. However, it
was seen that the remaining clusters are prone to the said hazard: Cluster
3 with slight level at 83%; Cluster 4 with moderate level at 13% and slight
level at 50%; and Cluster 5 with slight level at 42%. See Annex18

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Irrigation Dams
There are only 2 irrigation dam in the city of Tayabas. The dams
are situated at Clusters 4 and 5. As shown in Figure34, the irrigation
dams of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from low to
moderate.
It was observed that both irrigation dams are prone to pyroclastic
surge and have medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide. Only the
irrigation dam in Cluster 5 is slightly prone to soil erosion. It was noted
that both irrigation dams are not prone to flooding and earthquake
induced landslide.
Police Station
There is only one police station at the City of Tayabas which is
situated in Cluster 1. As shown in Figure35, the Police Station of the city is
prone to all natural hazards ranging from low to moderate.
It was observed that the City Police Station is prone to pyroclastic
surge, highly prone to lahar, and has medium susceptibility to rain
induced landslide. It was noted that it is not prone to flooding, earthquake
induced landslide, and soil erosion
Waiting Sheds
There are 94 waiting sheds in the City of Tayabas: Cluster 1 has a
total of 7; Cluster 2 has a total of 20; Cluster 3 has a total of 31; Cluster 4
has a total of 17; and Cluster 5 has a total of 19. As shown in Figure 36, the
waiting sheds of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from low
to moderate.
It was observed that 100% of the waiting sheds in Clusters 1 and 2
are prone to pyroclastic hazard while only 94%, 65%, and 42% of the
waiting sheds in Clusters 3, 4, and 5 are prone respectively. All of the
waiting sheds of the city are prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at
57% and moderate level with 43%; Cluster 2 with high level at 35% and
moderate level with 70%; Cluster 3 with high level at 6% and moderate
level at 94%; Cluster 4 with high level at 53% and moderate level at 18%;
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and Cluster 5 with high level at 5% and moderate level at 32%. The
waiting sheds of Clusters 1, 2, 3 have 100% medium susceptibility to rain
induced landslide. On the other hand, Cluster 4 have high level at 6%,
medium level at 82%, and low level at 12%; and Cluster 5 with high level
at 68% and low level at 32%. Waiting sheds in Clusters 4 and 5 are
susceptible to earthquake induced landslides: Cluster 4 with low level at
6%; and Cluster 5 with low level at 16% slightly prone to flooding waiting
sheds are also found in Clusters 4 and 5 with 12% and 11% respectively.
There is slight level of soil erosion in the waiting shed of Clusters 3, 4, and
5 at 74%, 30%, and 53% respectively. See Annex19
Fire Station
There is only one Fire station in the City of Tayabas which is
located in Cluster 1. As shown in Figure37, the fire station(s) of the city is
It was observed that the Fire Station is prone to pyroclastic surge,
highly prone to lahar, and has medium susceptibility to rain induced
landslide. However, it was noted that the fire station is not prone to
flooding, earthquake induced landslide, and soil erosion.
Fire Hydrants
The City of Tayabas has a total of 25 fire hydrants. 19 of which are
found in Cluster 1, 4 Cluster 4, and 2 in Cluster 5. It was noted that there
are no existing fire hydrants in Clusters 2 and 3. As shown in Figure38,
the fire hydrants of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from
low to moderate.
All of the fire hydrants of the city are seen to be prone to
pyroclastic surge and have medium susceptibility to rain induced
landslide. The fire hydrants of the city are also prone to lahar: Cluster1
with high level at 37% and moderate level; Cluster 4 with high level at
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100%. It was noted the fire hydrants are not prone to flooding,
earthquake induced landslide, and soil erosion.
MERALCO Posts
There are about 2045 MERALCO posts in the City of Tayabas: 200
posts in Cluster 1; 641posts in Cluster 2; 452 posts in Cluster 3; 452 posts
in Cluster 4; and 300 posts in Cluster 5. As shown in Figure39, the
MERALCO posts of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from
low to moderate.
100% of the MERALCO posts in Clusters 1 and 2 are prone to
pyroclastic surge while 94%, 59%, and 29% of the posts of Clusters 3, 4,
and 5 are also prone respectively. MERALCO posts of the city are prone to
lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at 52% and moderate level at 49%; Cluster
2 with high level at 20% and moderate level at 80%; Cluster 3 with high
level at 10% and moderate level at 90%; Cluster 4 with high level at 29%
and moderate level at 46%; and Cluster 5 with high level at 3% and
moderate level at 27%. The posts are also susceptible to rain induced
landslide: Cluster 1 with medium level at 100%; Cluster 2 with high level
at 3% and medium level at 97%; Cluster 3 with medium level at 100%;
Cluster 4 with high level at 1%, medium level at 81% and low level at
18%.; and Cluster 5 with high level at 2%, medium level at 59%, and low
level at 39%. Only the posts in Clusters 4 and 5 are prone to slight
seasonal flooding (at 7% and 28% respectively)and have low
susceptibility to earthquake induced landslide (at 6% and 9%
respectively). The posts in Clusters 3, 4, and 5 are also prone to soil
erosion: Cluster 3 with slight level at 57%; Cluster 4 with moderate level
at 2% and slight level at 45%; and Cluster 5 with moderate level at 5%
and slight level at 43%. See Annex20
DeepWells
There is a total of 18 deepwells in the City of Tayabas: 4 in Cluster
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Clusters 1 and 2. As shown in Figure40, the deepwells of the city are

100% of the deepwells in Clusters 3 and 4 are prone to pyroclastic
surge while only 33% in Cluster 5. Some of the deepwells in the city are
prone to lahar: Cluster 3 with moderate level at 100%, Cluster 4 with high
level at 13%; and no observation on Cluster 5. All of the deepwells are
susceptible to rain induced landside: Cluster 3 with medium level at
100%; Cluster 4 with medium level at 75% and low level 25%; and
Cluster 5 with medium level at 83% and low level at 17%. Only the
deepwells in Cluster 4 are prone to slight seasonal flooding and have low
susceptibility to earthquake induced landslide at 75% and 25%
respectively. Moreover, majority of the deepwells are slightly prone to
soil erosion: Cluster 3 at 75%; Cluster 4 at 38%; and Cluster 5 at 100%.
See Annex21
Water Tanks
The City of Tayabas has total number of 17 registered water tanks:
7 in Cluster 2; 3 in Cluster 3; 6 in cluster 4; and 1 in Cluster 5. It was noted
that there are no registered water tanks in Cluster 1. As shown in
Figure41, the water tanks of the city are prone to all natural hazards
ranging from low to moderate.
100% of the water tanks in Clusters 2 and 3 are prone to
pyroclastic surge while only 17% in Cluster 3 and none in Cluster 5. The
water tanks of the city are also prone to lahar: Cluster 2 with high level at
29% and moderate level at 57%; Cluster 3 with moderate level at 100%;
and Cluster 4 with high level at 17%. 100% of the water tanks in Clusters
2, 3, and 5 have medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide while
only 83% for Cluster 4. It was observed that only the water tanks in
Cluster 4 are susceptible to earthquake induce landslide with high level at
17%, medium level at 17%, and high level at 17%. More so, it was also
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seasonal flooding. Water tanks in Clusters 3 and 5 were observed to be

slightly prone to soil erosion at 33% and 100% respectively. See Annex22
PLDT Posts
The City of Tayabas has a total of 165 PLDT posts scattered all
throughout its 5 Clusters: Cluster 1 with 73; Cluster 2 with 55; Cluster 3
with 18; Cluster 4 with 4; and Cluster 5 with 15. As shown in Figure42,
the PLDT posts of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging from
low to moderate.
100% of the posts in Clusters 1, 2, 4, and 5 are prone to pyroclastic
surge while only 89% of the posts in Cluster 3. The posts are prone to
lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at 34% and moderate level at 66%; Cluster
and moderate level at 75%; and Cluster 5 with moderate level at 100%. It
was also observed that 100% of the posts in 1, 3, 4, and 5 have medium
susceptibility while only 93% of the posts in Cluster 2. Only the posts in
Cluster 3 were observed to be slightly prone to soil erosion at 100%. It
was noted that the posts are not prone to flooding and earthquake
induced landslide. See Annex23
Barangay Outpost
Tayabas has a total 12 barangay outposts: 5 in Cluster 1; 2 in
Clusters 2, 3, and 4; and 1 in Cluster 5. As shown in Figure43, the
barangay outposts of the city are prone to all natural hazards ranging
from low to moderate.
100% of the barangay outposts in Clusters 1, 2, and 3 are prone to
pyroclastic surge while only 50% of the outposts Cluster 4. Barangay
outposts in Clusters 1, 2, 3, and 4 are prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high
and medium level at 50%; Cluster 3 with moderate level at 100%; Cluster
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medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide except for Cluster 5

which has low susceptibility. It was noted that all barangay outposts are
not prone to earthquake induced landslide while the outposts in Cluster 4
are the only ones that are 100% slightly prone to soil erosion. More so, it
was observed that only the outposts in Clusters 4 and 5 are prone to slight
seasonal flooding at 50% and 100% respectively.
Basketball Courts
There are 14 basketball courts in the City of Tayabas: 2 in Cluster
1; 4 in Cluster 2; 4 in Cluster 3; 2 in Cluster 4; and 2 in Cluster 5. As shown
in Figure44, the basketball courts of the city are prone to all natural
hazards ranging from low to moderate.
100% of the basketball courts in Clusters 1, 2, 3, and 5 are prone to
pyroclastic surge while only 50% of the basketball courts in Cluster 4. All
of the basketball courts are prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at
50% and moderate level at 50%; Cluster 2 with high level at 50% and
moderate level at 50%; Cluster 3 with high level at 25% and moderate
level at 75%; Cluster 4 with high level at 50%; and Cluster 5 with high
level at 50%. The basketball courts in Clusters 1, 2, 3, and 4 are 100%
medium susceptible to rain induced landslide while only 50% of the
courts in Cluster 5. It was noted that all of the basketball courts of the city
are not susceptible to earthquake induced landslide while only 50% of the
basketball courts Cluster 5 are prone to slight seasonal flooding.
Moreover, 100% of the basketball courts in Clusters 4 and 5 are prone to
soil erosion while on 75% in Cluster 3.
Schools
The schools of the city have a total number of 41: 7 in Cluster 1; 7
in Cluster 2; 5 in Cluster 3; 11 in Cluster 4; and 11 in Cluster 5. As shown
in Figure45, the schools of the city are prone to all natural hazards
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All of the schools are prone to pyroclastic surge: Cluster 1, 2, and 3

at 100%; Cluster 4 at 64%; and Cluster 5 at 82%. The schools are also
prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at 86% and moderate level at
14%; Cluster 2 with high level at 29% and moderate level at 71%; Cluster
level at 36% and moderate level at 27%; and Cluster 5 with high
moderate level at 10%. 100% of the schools of Clusters 1, 2, and 3 have
medium susceptibility to rain induced landslide while only 73% and 27%
of the schools in Clusters 4 and 5 respectively. Furthermore, it was seen
that 10% of the schools in Cluster 4 have high susceptibility to the said
hazard. Only the schools of Clusters 4 and 5 are prone to slight seasonal
flooding and earthquake induced landslide: Cluster 4 with slight seasonal
flooding at 18% and low susceptibility at 9%; and Cluster 4 with slight
seasonal flooding at 55% and low susceptibility 18% accordingly. Most of
the schools are prone to soil erosion: Cluster 1 with moderate level at
100%; Cluster 2 at moderate level at 100%; Cluster 3 at moderate level at
40% and slight level at 60; Cluster 4 at moderate level at 55% and light
level at 45%; and Cluster 5 at moderate level at 45% and slight level at
55%. See Annex24
Bridges
The City of Tayabas has a total of 81 bridges: Cluster 1 with 14;
Cluster 2 with 14; Cluster 3 with 17; Cluster 4 with 21; and Cluster 5 with
15. To eliminate double discussion, the stone arch bridges have separate
subcategory. As shown in Figure46, the bridges of the city are prone to all
The bridges are prone to pyroclastic surge: Cluster 1 at 100%;
Cluster 2 at 100%; Cluster 3 at 94%; Cluster 4 at 33%; and Cluster 5 at
53%. The bridges are also prone to lahar: Cluster 1 with high level at 29%
and moderate level at 71%; Cluster 2 with high level at 21% and
moderate level at 79%; Cluster 3 with high level at 12% and moderate
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and Cluster 5 with high level at 13% and moderate level at 20%. All of the
bridges are susceptible to rain induced landslide; Cluster 1 with medium
level at 100%; Cluster 2 with high level at 7.14% and medium level at
93%: Cluster 3 with medium level at 100%; Cluster 4 with medium level
at 90%; and Cluster 2 with medium level at 87%. It was noted that only
10% of the bridges of Cluster 4 have low susceptibility to earthquake
induced landslide. Bridges in Clusters 4 and 5 are prone to slight seasonal
flooding at 19% and 27% respectively. Some bridges are prone to soil
erosion: Cluster 3 at slight level at 41%; Cluster 4 at moderate level at
10% and slight level at 38%; and Cluster 5 with moderate level at 7% and
slight level at 33%. See Annex25
Barangay Halls
There are about 20 barangay halls in the City of Tayabas: 1 in
Cluster 1; 6 in Cluster 2; 4 in Cluster 3; 3 in Cluster 4; and 6 in Cluster 5.
As shown in Figure47, the barangay halls of the city are prone to all
The barangay halls of the city are prone to pyroclastic surge:
Cluster 1 and 2 at 100%; Cluster 3 at 75%; Cluster 4 at 33%; and Cluster 5
at 50%. It was observed that the barangay halls are also prone to lahar:
Cluster 1 with moderate level at 100%; Cluster 2 with high level at 33%
and moderate level at 67%; Cluster 3 with high level at 25% and
moderate level at 75%; Cluster 4 with high level at 33%, moderate level at
33%, and least level at 33%; and Cluster 5 with high level at 33%,
moderate level at 67%, and least level at 50%. All of the barangay halls
are susceptible to rain induced landslide: Cluster 1 with medium level at
100%; Cluster 2 with high level at 17% and medium level at 83%; Cluster
3 with medium level at 100%; Cluster 4 with medium level at 67% and
low level at 33%; and Cluster 5 with medium level at 50% and low level at
50%. It was noted that only the barangay halls in Cluster 5 are prone to
slight seasonal flooding and have low susceptibility earthquake induced
landslide at 33% and 17% respectively. On the other hand, only the

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barangay halls in Clusters 3, 4, and 5 are slightly prone to soil erosion at

50%, 100%, and 67% respectively.

In summary, all of the infrastructure support facilities of the city are
prone to the different natural hazards identified at the area which includes
Volcanic Hazard (Pyroclastic Surge & Lahar), Flooding, Rain and Earthquake
Induced Landslides, and Soil Erosion.
Among the identified hazard, it was seen that the Volcanic Hazard has
the most devastating impacts to the infrastructure support facilities of the
city. It could destroy roads and bridges that would greatly affect the
circulation around the city. It will hinder the supply of food, water, and other
goods around the non-affected areas. Other sources of water should be
tapped since level III water connection, water tanks, and deepwell are
affected. Communication and electric power interruption/shortage is
expected upon the eruption of the volcano. Surviving social facilities within
the city will be greatly needed (e.g. schools and basketball courts to be used
as evacuation area, barangay halls as rescue centers, etc.)
On the other hand, it was seen that the other remaining natural
hazards can be answered through the different mitigating strategies and
policies (e.g. reforestation for landslide & soil erosion, riprapping for slope
stabilization, and establishment of wide canals to address flooding).

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Figure 31 Roads affected by all hazards

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Figure 32 Transmission lines affected by all hazards

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Figure 33 Day care centers affected by all hazards

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Figure 34 Irrigation Dam affected by all hazards

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Figure 35 Police Station affected by all hazards

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Figure 36 Waiting Sheds affected by all hazards

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Figure 37 Fire Station affected by all hazards

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Figure 38 Fire hydrants affected by all hazards

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Figure 39 MERALCO Posts affected by all hazards

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Figure 40 Deep Wells affected by all hazards

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Figure 41 Water Tanks affected by all hazards

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Figure 42 PLDT Posts affected by hazards

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Figure 43 Barangay outposts affected by all hazards

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Figure 44 Basketball courts affected by all hazards

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Figure 45 Schools affected by all hazards

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Figure 46 Bridges affected by all hazards

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Figure 47 Barangay halls affected by all hazards

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III. Problem-Solution Finding Analyses

3.3.1 SETTLEMENTS
3.3.1.1 INADEQUATE PROTECTION OF DWELLING STRUCTURES
About 10% or 1931 families in the locale have dwelling structures
unable to protect them from different harmful elements. Barangays under
Cluster 4 has the highest number of households (638, 14%) that have houses
made up of light materials2 for roofing and salvaged or makeshift materials
for walling. Meanwhile the rest of the cluster barangays have percentage
lower than the average percentage computed for City of Tayabas.

There are residents who are not protected in different forms of
disasters. Loss of lives and properties might occur thus disaster preparedness
and readiness is vital. There is a need to encourage people to either improve
the quality of their houses or to consider relocation for public security and
safety because it is highly compromised. The local government should
conduct disaster preparedness and awareness through seminars, trainings
and IEC Campaign. Adopt new mechanisms and strategies like use of
collapsible houses as precautionary measures securing public safety through
in-depth study and researches. The local government can also enact an
ordinance regarding conversion of settlement areas located in hazard prone
areas into production areas to prevent loss of lives in times of disasters. Strict
implementation of national building code is also an important policy
measure.
3.3.1.2 COMPLETE DELIVERY OF SOCIAL SERVICES

A. Education
About 70% of the schools in the locale have sufficient and
comfortable school facilities and instructional materials and teachers. The
remaining 30% still needs to be delivered. On the average the city has
teacher-classroom ratio for elementary and secondary public schools at
2 Light materials: bamboo, sawali, cogon and nipa

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1:9 and 1:7 accordingly. Meanwhile, the teacher-classroom ratio for

private schools is at 1:10 and 1:9. In 2011, the teacher-student ratio for
elementary and secondary public schools is at 1:36 and 1:38 accordingly.
Meanwhile, the teacher-student ratio for private schools is at 1:9 and
1:23. The ratio seems to show that there are sufficient teachers and
classrooms for the school going population in the locale, however based
on the consultations and series of workshops with key persons in the
education sector, there is a need for additional school facilities and more
importantly teachers to provide good quality education to the city.
More so, there is absence of tertiary school in the city and
sufficient technical/vocational schools.

The 30% insufficiency in educational facilities as well as teachers
can cause high number of out of school youth, lowers educational and
employment competency and good educational environment among
others. There is a need to establish additional schools strategically located
in the expanse of the city that will ensure accessibility and availability of
education in the community. More so, additional technical or vocational
schools as well as establishment of a tertiary school or a satellite
university in the city will address long term challenges in the education
sector.
B. Health
In 2010, there is an average of 13% of the city households who do
not have sanitary toilets. The highest percentage of households without
sanitary toilets is observed in Cluster 5 at 20% while the least is observed
in Cluster 1 or the Poblacion Area at 3%. Other health services both in the
urban and rural area are almost delivered to the community but needs
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The remaining percentage of households who do not have sanitary
toilets can result to different spread of diseases, water contamination and
other health related problems. The city government should encourage its
constituents to have their sanitary toilets and to strictly impose the
sanitation code for new establishments and residential areas. There
should also be an improved and enhanced water provision system in the
rural barangays.
C. Other Social Support Services

On the average, there are about 1855 or 10% of the city
households who do not have access to electricity in 2010. High number of
families without access to electricity is observed in Cluster 3, Cluster 4
and Cluster 5 at 396, 487, 505 households respectively. More so, there is
about 26% (4913) and 93% (17830) of households without cellphones
and telephones respectively. High percentage shares are observed in rural
barangays under Cluster 4 and 5 at 23% and 27% consecutively.
There is also a limited number of recreational facilities and open
spaces in the city. The city has one basketball court for every 1931 people
and one library for every 2616 individual.
In 2010, there is an average of 17% of the city households who do
not have access to either level II or level III water supply. There are three
clusters (3, 4 and 5) that have percentage above the average at 26%, 21%
and 26% accordingly.

The lack of electricity and telecommunication facility in far flung
areas contributes to the increasing population of the rural barangays.
People are not well informed and they cannot access information vital in
their daily activities which can be delivered through television and radio
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make use of efficient equipment helpful in their agricultural activities.

Meanwhile, insufficient telecommunication lines and units in the rural
areas can impede delivery of social support services especially in times of
disaster and calamities.
The limited number of recreational facilities (i.e. basketball courts
and libraries) in the locale can contribute to the increasing number of
children addicted to different computer games. More so, the senior
citizens and the children and the entire community might be deprived
from good environment that promotes health and wellness and
recreational amenities that promotes human well-being.
Inability to access good source of potable water in the rural areas
in the city can result intestinal diseases and other related health
problems.
3.3.2 PRODUCTION
3.3.2.1 UNDER UTILIZED AGRICULTURAL AREAS
The City of Tayabas is known for its vast agricultural lands: rice,
coconut and diversified crop lands However, many of these agricultural lands
are not used for crop production. In 2011, there is only about 13822 (59%)
hectares of agricultural lands. This is approximately 8000 hectares lower
than the recorded agricultural lands in 1998 at 22520 hectares.
Based on 2011 records, majority or about 85% of the agricultural
lands in the locale are devoted for coconut production areas and only 15%
are cultivated for rice production and other agricultural crops. Majority of
these coconut lands are located in relatively flat areas which are more
appropriate and favorable for rice production and other crops produced in
the city.
More so, there are agricultural areas left idle due to the following
reasons: financial constraints, lack of farming interest of family members,
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The city might experience low food sufficiency and increase on food
importation. Customs and traditions on farming might vanish if not passed on
to future generations.
3.3.2.2 ABSENCE OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONE

At present there is no designated and identified industrial and
commercial zone in the locale. Business establishments are situated in the
Poblacion Area and others are found in Barangay Isabang. Meanwhile, the
different industries are found scattered in the cityscape.

Residents living in far flung areas do not have full access on the
different products and services present in the city. There is no centralized or
one stop shop in the city that would provide and deliver different goods and
services. There is no guide on appropriate and good location for investments.
3.3.2.3 FULL DEVELOPMENT OF BUILT TOURIST DESTINATIONS/SITES

The City of Tayabas is rich with potential tourist spots and
destinations that can be developed into a tourist attraction namely: the 12
colonial bridges, churches acclaimed as national cultural treasures, visual
corridors, caves, and Mount Banahaw among others. However, there is no
clear strategy and mechanism to establish and develop the tourism industry
in the locale.

Potential incomes from the identified tourist attractions are not fully
utilized. This costs additional maintenance and repairs expenditures for the
government. The City of Tayabas is not well promoted in the region.

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3.3.3 PROTECTION
3.3.3.1 IMPROPER BEHAVIOUR AND ACTIVITIES ON BANDSTAND AND
OTHER HERITAGE SITES
Improper behavior and activities were observed in the “Bandstand”
and other heritage sites (e.g. Historical Bridge, Casa de Comunidad de
Tayabas, and Sanctuario de las Almas). The most evident and common act of
mischief in these places is Vandalism. The common materials used in
vandalism are permanent markers, latex, spray paints, charcoal, chalks and
even direct engravings. Furthermore, there were even hard cases of mischief
wherein stones are being thrown into the glass windows of Sanctuario de las
Almas. It was also noted that the Bandstand, especially at night time, becomes
a venue for juvenile delinquency.
These incidents were attributed to the absence or lack of security
measures in these areas (e.g. security guards, lightings, and surveillance
cameras or CCTVs). Improper behavior in these places is usually done at
night time where the perpetuators take advantage of the darkness of the
night.

If the illegal activities mentioned above will continue to proliferate,
the state of structures in these areas will continue to degrade which will then
affect its aesthetic value and its further destruction. It will turn away tourists
that may patronize the said areas. Furthermore, juvenile delinquencies affect
the future of the youth in terms of health, education, and their overall
wellbeing.
3.3.3.2 MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS & IMPROPER LANDSCAPING OF PUBLIC

PARKS
There are only two existing public parks in the City of Tayabas which
are both located within the Poblacion. These parks are namely the Bandstand
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recreational areas, these public spaces also serve occasionally as multiple use
fair grounds and parking areas.
Festive activities are usually done in these parks (e.g.). It was
observed that during these events, heavy equipment, machineries, and
structures are placed on top of the parks’ grassy areas or pavements. While
doing so, the landscape of the parks is slowly deteriorating that transpires
into the cracks of the pavement and uprooting of grasses. It was noted that
the flooring of Rizal Park becomes muddy during rainy days.
Improper landscaping was also observed in both parks. For instance,
trees and other ornamental plants were removed from the Bandstand. Even
more, the stalls at the park are already seen as dilapidated. On the other
hand, Rizal Park was planted with tall Araucarias (known by local people as
pine trees) which tend to fall during the event of a Typhoon.

Further deterioration of the flooring and facilities of the parks will
diminish their aesthetic value and might cause danger to visiting locals and
tourists. The removal of trees, ornamental plants, and grasses in these places
would change the microclimate of the area and it is expected to contribute to
the urban heat island effect in the urban core. More so, the grasses removed
from Rizal Park lessen the protection of its top soil from soil erosion. On the
other hand, the presence of Araucarias in Rizal Park impose hazard on people
near its vicinity during the event of a typhoon. It might cause loss of lives and
destruction properties.
3.3.3.3 OVERCROWDING AND IMPROPER LOCATION OF CEMETERIES

There are nine (9) established memorial parks/cemeteries within the
City of Tayabas. These are the Old Municipal Cemetery, Roman Catholic
Cemetery, Memorial Parks Garden, Lovely Paradise, Garden of Angels Ciudad
de Tayabas Memorial Park, New Municipal Memorial Park, Earthmovers
Memorial Garden, Ilasan Cemetery, and the Heaven’s Garden Memorial Park.
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problems. The Old Municipal Cemetery, Roman Catholic Cemetery, Memorial

Parks Garden were observed to be overcrowded. It was noted that some of
the tombs from the Old Municipal Cemetery and Memorial Parks Garden are
already encroaching the adjacent riverbank and easement. Moreover, the Old
Municipal Cemetery, Memorial Parks Garden, Lovely Paradise, Earthmovers
Memorial Garden were also observed to be situated near a river.

Overcrowding and improper placement tombs and mausoleums
would lead to the impediment of human circulation during All Souls Day and
other emergency situations. Encroachment of tombs to the riverbank might
cause its own breakage and may impose danger to the people visiting the
area. This scenario violates the Forestry and Water Code of the Philippines.
Even more, cemeteries adjacent to a river may affect the river water quality.
Hence, it may reduce the number of aquatic species and may lead to water
related diseases.
3.3.3.4 ENCROACHMENT OF SETTLEMENTS INTO THE AREAS FOR

PROTECTION
Like almost all cities in the Philippines, the City of Tayabas doesn’t get
away from the issue of encroachment of settlements into the areas for
protection. The areas for protection of the city include the Mount Banahaw
San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL), River Easement, and
Transmission Line Easement.
It was estimated that there are about forty five (45) families that are
currently residing inside the MBSCPL side of Tayabas. However, this number
has to be verified since the boundary of the Protected Area had been recently
adjusted stretching down to the slopes of the mountain. These families are
said to be planting some crops and practicing kaingin or “slash and burn”
method of farming. These may be classified as informal settlers or formal
settlers. Formal settlers are those families that acquired CLOA from the
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An observation was made based on the satellite image of 2010. It was

seen that there are settlements inside the river easements of the city. River
easements are categorized based on the three conditions given by the
Revised Forestry and Water Code of the Philippines. A set back of three (3)
meters should be observed in urban areas, twenty (20) meters in agricultural
lands, and forty (40) meters in upland areas. A large percentage of these
settlers are found in cluster 1. These settlers maybe classified as formal or
informal. These settlers are said to encroach upon the river easements to
maximize the use of titled lands or to utilize the available spaces in the city.
However, residing in these areas is very risky because of identified hazards in
the area.
Based from the acquired satellite image of 2010, it was observed that
there were settlements inside the 75 meters transmission line easement.
These settlements are found in clusters 1, 3, 4, and 5. A large percentage of
these settlements are found in cluster 1 that is believed to be informal
settlers. On the other hand, based from environment sector discussions, a
small number of settlements were observed inside the 100 meter radius or
the equivalent height of the telecommunication tower easement.

Encroachment of settlements inside the areas for protection is very
risky since living in these areas entails hazards (e.g. landslides, volcanic
hazard, overflowing of rivers, and structural failure of the
telecommunication/transmission line towers). The unfortunate scenario
might lead to loss of lives and destructon of properties of the people living
inside of the city’s areas for protection. Furthermore, encroachment of
settlements in these areas lessens active green spaces, contributes to soil
erosion, and reduction of biodiversity.
3.3.3.5 ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES INSIDE MBSCPL

Based (for) on the sectoral discussions of the environment sector,
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Protected Landscape are very hard to contain. Illegal activities inside the
Protected Landscape were identified as the illegal entry, treasure hunting,
wildlife/timber poaching, and kaingin. The said activities are very critical
since it contributes to the degradation of the protected area.
On the other hand, vegetable faming activities are already encroaching
up the MBSCPL which is distinct on Barangays Gibanga and Ilayang Bukal.
Farmers in these vegetable farms are also suspected of using inorganic
herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. The vegetable farming activities on the
protected landscape are seen to be very critical to the natural environment of
the city.

Basically, activities such as illegal entry, treasure hunting,
wildlife/timber poaching, and kaingin are destructive to the natural
environment of Mount Banahaw. These activities destroy the habitat of many
local endangered species of plants and animals. This scenario contributes to
the extinction of many species that leads to the increased rate of biodiversity
loss.
The implication mentioned above also applies to the upland vegetable
farming in Mount Banahaw. However, its impact was seen to be more
destructive since it reduces forest cover and synthetic chemicals have
negative effects on the upland fauna. The extensive use of inorganic
herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers also affects the surface and ground
water quality. Water contamination could lead to water related diseases
which affect humans as well as the nearby aquatic species.
3.3.3.6 ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES INSIDE THE CAVES

There are two identified caves within the city. These are the Palale and
Lawigue Caves. The caves are protected by National Caves and Cave
Resources Management and Protection Act or RA 9072. However, based from
initial studies and reports, guano and other natural resources inside the
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the sectoral discussions and the scenario mentioned was mostly attributed to
the absence of local regulation and security of the caves. The legal boundaries
of the caves and the tripartite management for the caves are still not being
finalized.

Without any clear management plan imposed into these caves, further
illegal intrusion into these protected areas will continue. Hence, further
illegal activities in the area will cause undue stress to the species of animals
living within and outside the caves. This causes destruction of habitat and
decrease in biodiversity.
3.3.3.7 ILLEGAL STRUCTURES AND ACTIVITIES ALONG THE

EASEMENSTS OF THE BUSY ROADS OF THE CITY
The road easements are pertaining to the selected busy streets of
Tayabas (e.g. Claro M. Recto St., Luis Palad St., Quezon Ave., Felimon Perez St.,
Gen. Luna St., and E. Orias St.) However, most of the residential and
commercial establishments within the city are not following this rule. This
ruling is being obstructed mainly because most of the land parcels in urban
areas of the city are very small and the owners of the lands are trying to
maximize the use of the space.

This scenario causes the reduction of the available open spaces (e.g.
parking spaces, sidewalks, and etc.) which impedes circulation throughout
the city. A slow movement of vehicular and human circulation within the city
would mainly affect the city’s economy. Transfer of goods and services will be
very slow which will reflect to the economic growth of the city.
3.3.3.8 CONVERSION OF RICE LANDS AND COCONUT LANDS

The total rice land area in the City of Tayabas is about 2450.2 hectares
or about 11% of the whole area of the city. Based from the satellite, the Built-

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Up Poblacion is still being surrounded by vast areas of rice lands. However,

these rice lands are threatened by land conversion. Some of the rice lands of
the city are being dried up or abandoned for three to five years by their
owners. Thus, it opens the opportunity to convert these rice lands into other
uses. Most of the time rice lands are being converted into residential
subdivisions. It was observed that most of these conversions are found in
Barangays Ipilan, Camaysa, Wakas, Mateuna, and Ibaba and Ilayang Ilasan.
On the other hand, the total coconut land area in the city is about
4249.24hectares or about 18% of the whole area of the city. Based from the
satellite image, coconut lands are still very pronounce all throughout the city
and mostly concentrated in clusters 4 and 5. Patches of coconut lands are
found in the clusters 2 and 3. However, it was observed that coconut lands in
Poblacion and Calumpang-Isabang are already very few because of the
presence of current development activities on their respective areas. Just like
the rice lands, coconut lands are also being converted into other uses due to
its non-productive state and proliferation of pests (e.g. scale insect).

Conversion of lands into other uses entails different scenarios which
could be beneficial or harmful to the overall wellbeing of the community.
These land uses’ primary function is to provide food and other raw materials
for production. Converting these lands would affect food sufficiency and the
availability of raw materials.
However, provisioning is not the sole ecosystem service that these
lands could offer. This scenario could also lead to the removal of other vital
and free services that in return the government might invest more on to. For
instance, rice lands are considered as artificial wetlands which hold flood
water, venue for ground water recharge, habitat for some species, and
microclimate regulation. On the other hand, coconut lands create some sense
of place to the community in which Tayabas is noted for. Furthermore, farm
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3.3.3.9 ILLEGAL FOREST ACTIVITIES

Based from the sectoral discussions on the environment, several
illegal activities were observed within the forests of the City of Tayabas in
clusters 4 and 5. These activities were identified as kaingin or the “Slash and
Burn” method of farming, illegal logging, timber and wildlife poaching, and
charcoal making.

The said illegal activities are destructive to the natural habitat of the
forest animals which lead to their displacement and inability to reproduce. In
return, there is depletion in the number of indigenous species of fauna that
sometimes lead to extinction. These activities also reduce the ecosystem
services of the forest. Extensive logging and kaingin activities in the area
reduce the forest’s ability to recuperate. It causes scarcity on the supply of
wood, alteration of microclimate, interrupted water retention, and reduction
of carbon sinks. Hence, it will result to biodiversity loss and reduced forest
productivity.
3.3.4 INFRUSTRUCTURE
3.3.4.1 NARROW ROADS
Most roads in the City of Tayabas are on a gridiron pattern(s). These
roads are found in the Poblacion area and in some residential subdivisions.
The gridiron patterns found in the Poblacion were specifically designed by
the Spaniards to be travelled by foot or karitela. Most of these roads are very
narrow and most of the adjacent houses are expected to provide shading to
the passersby. To date, the design of these roads is not fitted anymore to the
present mode of transportation in the city. This scenario is also observed in
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Narrow roads lead to the slow movement and circulation of vehicles
(e.g. tricycles, jeepneys, vans, and trucks) going around the city. It impedes
the transfer of goods and services which leads to a slow economic growth.
Moreover, narrow roads will become a hindrance in saving lives and personal
properties during emergency situations.
3.3.4.2 PRESENCE OF ENCLAVE SETTLEMENTS

As of the present moment, Tayabas functions as dormitory (with
bedroom/s) to the people of Lucena City. More and more subdivisions are
being built in Tayabas because of this scenario. However, most of these
subdivisions create enclaves that impede circulation around the city. These
subdivisions were observed to be enclosed which have single entry and exit
points. Most of the subdivisions, particularly on the Calumpang-Isabang Area,
are exclusively blocking the access roads by creating gates for security
purposes.

Presence of enclaves impedes circulation around the city because of
the exclusivity being imposed by the subdivisions. Slow transfer of goods and
services are expected which will lead to the slow economic growth of the city.
Moreover, it will create further problems in the event of emergencies (e.g.
more casualties).
3.3.4.3 PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES AND ACTIVITIES ON

SIDEWALKS
Establishment of sidewalks is another concern in Tayabas. As
discussed during Infrastructure Sector meetings, most of the residential and
commercial buildings are already occupying the city’s sidewalks. It was
observed that the sidewalks of the city become an extension area of nearby
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draw circulation problems. More so, these sidewalks are seen not to be PWD
friendly.

Because of the narrow roads in the city, particularly in the Poblacion
area, sidewalks should be the main avenue for human circulation. However,
this is not fully realized because of the illegal structures and activities being
done at the area. With this scenario, people are using the roads which create
heavy traffic. This happens especially during events of the city’s festivities
and other special occasions. It also poses danger to the people’s safety.
3.3.4.4 PRESENCE OF IMPURITIES ON LEVEL III WATER CONNECTION

It was observed that there are some impurities present on the Level III
water connection in the city of Tayabas. According to the sectoral workshops
for the infrastructure, some impurities and discoloration of water is being
experienced in Cluster 1 during the event of heavy rains. Unlike in Clusters 2,
3 & 4, where the level III water system is distributed by barangay water
works, impurities are always present due to the lack of up to date water
treatment facilities.

Presence of impurities and discoloration of water could lead to water
related diseases (e.g. diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, and etc.). Additional cost for
water treatment is needed to utilize the resource for drinking.
3.3.4.5 DIRECT DISCHARGES INTO RIVERS AND CANALS

To date, newly established houses in the City (with permits) are
already using septic vaults as a sanitary requirement. However, majority of
the houses (especially in the Poblacion and in some parts of cluster 2, 3, 4 &
5) do not have septic vaults. Waste discharges including human waste from
households are directly flushed down into canals, creeks, and rivers. A total
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have sanitary toilets. Among these, Cluster 4 has the highest number of
households without sanitary toilets at 712, 4% and Cluster 1 has the least
with 135 households (0.70%). The remaining clusters have the following
number of households without sanitary toilet: Cluster 2, 448 (2%); Cluster 3,
468 (2%); and Cluster 5, 679 (4%).

Direct discharge into rivers and other waterways cause water
pollution and other water related diseases. Furthermore, it reduces the
aquatic biodiversity of the rivers and streams. It also creates sludge which
reduces the flood water capacity of the tributaries.
3.3.4.6 IMPROPER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

It was observed that only a few households in the City of Tayabas are
practicing waste segregation despite the enactment of resolutions and
ordinances related to solid waste management. This observation is very
evident throughout the city. However, households not practicing waste
segregation are still being served by the garbage collectors. The segregation
process only begins in the garbage truck in where garbage collectors separate
waste products acceptable to junk shops for profit.
As discussed, the existing waste disposal facility of Tayabas (also
known as the EcoPark situated near an intermittent creek) is still not being
converted into a sanitary landfill as described by R.A. 9003 or the “Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Solid wastes that are not segregated at the household level will lead to
inefficient use of the solid waste facility of the city. Larger volume of solid
waste will be accommodated in the EcoPark that results to higher labor and
maintenance cost for the Local Government Unit of Tayabas. Thus, the profit
from recoverable materials from solid wastes is not being maximized and it
also shortens the life span of the disposal area.

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If the EcoPark will not be converted to a sanitary landfill, it is expected

that there is a higher chance of groundwater/surface water pollution, and
higher production of fumes and greenhouse gases. Furthermore, the EcoPark
is situated adjacent to a nearby intermittent stream which may cause water
contamination which is harmful for animal and human consumption.
3.3.4.7 NARROW AND SHALLOW CANALS

Based (from) on the infrastructure sector workshop, it was observed
that almost all of the line canals in the city are already very narrow and
shallow. This is attributed to continuous soil erosion, direct solid and liquid
waste discharges from households, and encroachment of structures of the
line canals. Solid wastes clog water passages and liquid wastes create sludge
which reduces the flood water holding capacity of the waterways.

Narrow and shallow canals tend to overflow during intense
precipitation. Some of the streets of the city become flooded which leads to
unpleasant smell and water related diseases. Hence, it poses danger to the
local community.
IV. Pattern of Land Use Change

A strong indication of the character and direction of the city's physical
development primarily relies in the way land uses and other natural resource
changed through time. Analysis of the causes and implications of these changes
provide vital information that leads to identification of different challenges and
opportunities for future development. The land use changes are based on area
coverage of various land uses taken at two points in time spanning a period of 5
years shown in Table3.
See Figure48 for the 1995 land use plan and Figure49 for the existing land
use of City of Tayabas.

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Table 3 Tayabas Land Uses 1995 vs 2010
19951 20102
DIFFERENCE
AREA AREA (%)
TYPE DESCRIPTION % TYPE DESCRIPTION %
(has.) (has.)
Rice Paddies,
Coconut Lands,
Primarily
Diversified
composed of 11.66
Agricultural 20,000 75.21 Agricultural Crops/Banana, 14,730.01 63.55
coconut, rice and (decrease)
Production and
banana
part of Tourism/
Conservation Areas
Many of these are Forest Areas,
in the steep slopes Protected
of the municipality Landscape and 4.46
Forest Areas 6400 24.07 Forest Areas 4,554.23 19.61
which contribute part of the (decrease)
to the prevention Tourism/
of soil erosion Conservation Areas
Concentrated in Composed of
the Poblacion areas Residential,
and in Brgys Commercial,
Calumpang, Institutional,
Built-Up Isabang, Tongko, Built-Up Heritage Sites, 4.83
192 0.72 1,289.57 5.55
Areas Wakas, Ibabang Areas Industrial, (increase)
Palale, Kanlurang Infrastructure,
Palale, Ilayang Wake &
Palale and Internment Areas,
Lakawan Agro-Industrial

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19951 20102
DIFFERENCE
AREA AREA (%)
TYPE DESCRIPTION % TYPE DESCRIPTION %
(has.) (has.)
Includes Areas
residential,
commercial,
industrial,
institutional and
parks/open spaces
Open Spaces
(Parks and other
Recreational
NOTE: Area from 1995 data is based on the Space), Vacant 11.41
OTHERS 2,650.08 11.41
Comprehensive Land Use Plan of 1995 Lots, Stream (additional)
Protection Areas,
Easements and
Lake
TOTAL 26,592 100 23,224 100
Source: 11995 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
2SatelliteImage, 2010 (Geographic Information System (GIS))

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Figure 48 Scanned land use map of City of Tayabas

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3.4.1 Reduction in agricultural land coverage

There is a decrease in agricultural land coverage during the 5 year
period at 11.66 percentage points. This is mainly due to land conversion. The
effect of this change on agricultural production, particularly of food and feed
grains is minimal considering that the major crop areas are located in the
rural barangays. On the other hand, the increased investments in services
and manufacturing activities are expected to create non-farm employment
opportunities and boost local government receipts from taxes and fees.
3.4.2 Built up Areas

As shown in Table3, the built up areas in the city is comprised of the
following: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Heritage Sites, Industrial,
Infrastructure, Wake & Internment Areas, and Agro-Industrial Areas among
others. There is an increase of 4.83 percentage point in the built up areas.
These primarily include the additional residential areas in the city.
3.4.3Forest Areas
A final observation regarding the pattern of land use change is the
decreasing share of forest and open spaces at 4.66 percentage points. This is
attributed to the increase in areas used for residential, commercial, and
industrial among others.
V. Challenges of Services Backlogs and Urban-Rural Disparities

The last set of development challenges discussed in this chapter have to
do with existing deficiencies in the provision of services, infrastructure and
physical facilities that impact on the use of land and other natural resources. To
the extent that data are available on the disparities between the urban and rural
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3.5.1Road network and circulation

A. Roads
The roads in the City of Tayabas have a total length of 165.85km of
roads: 22.69km for National Roads; 13.74km for Provincial Roads;
10.76km for City Roads; 60.2km for Barangay Roads; and 4.46km for
unidentified roads. To determine the adequacy of roads in the City of
Tayabas, the most common parameter which will be used is the Road
Density method. The road density of the city will then be compared to the
national standard which is 1 kilometer of road for every square kilometer
(100 hectares) of land area. Based on the computation, Tayabas has 10.88
km of roads for every square kilometer (100 hectares) which is way
above the national standards. See Figure50-51
To maximize the circulation within the City, a proposed 45.39km
of City Road will be built: 1.38km in Cluster 2; 4.22km in Cluster 3;
16.62km in Cluster 4; and 23.17km in Cluster 5. On the other hand, a total
of 12.11km of proposed Barangay Road will be built: 2.37km in Cluster 2;
4.21km in Cluster 3; 1.13km in Cluster 4; and 4.4km in Cluster 5. It was
noted that a total of 0.03km City Road, 71.17km of Barangay Roads, and
0.19km of Unidentified Roads are still needed to be concretized.
B. Sidewalks
Establishment of sidewalks is another concern in Tayabas. As
discussed during Infrastructure Sector meetings, most of the residential
and commercial buildings are already occupying the city’s sidewalks. It
was observed that the sidewalks of the city become an extension area of
nearby private structures or establishments. Illegal occupancy along the
sidewalks may draw circulation problems. More so, these sidewalks are
seen not to be PWD friendly.
3.5.2Domestic water supply

There are four different types of water supply systems within the city.
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water supply (also known as the Point Source) usually comes from
shallow/deep dug sources, developed spring, rain water and cistern with an
outlet but no distribution lines. It was observed that 10% of the total
households of the city are still relying on Level I water supply. Level II water
supply is defined as a Communal Faucet System or Stand Post System with
reservoir. The communal source must not be more 25 meters away from the
farthest house. It was observed that 29% of the total households of the city
are still relying on Level II water supply. Level III water supply is defined as a
Waterworks System with a source reservoir and piped distribution network
for household taps. The major water distributor in Tayabas is the Quezon
Metropolitan Water District (QMWD). It was observed that 55% of the total
households of the city are relying on Level II water supply. Doubtful water
supply is defined as a water source open or vulnerable to contaminants. It
was observed that 6% of the total households of the city are still relying on
Doubtful water supply.
Problems/Issues coming from the CLUP/CDP were noted per cluster
shown as follows:
Cluster1. Residents in the Poblacion are experiencing water cutoff

between 6-7am and 10pm-5am. It impedes the economic and daily
activities of the Poblacion. People are forced to wake-up early to utilize
and store water. Furthermore, it was observed that the water coming
from the faucets have impurities especially during rainy days.
Cluster2. Another distributor of Level III water system in this cluster is

the local barangay waterworks. It was observed that the Barangay
facilitated water system does not undergo proper water treatment. The
absence of water treatment facilities in the area had resulted to water
impurities that might cause water related diseases. It was also noted that
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Cluster3. A barangay facilitated waterworks is also operating in this area.

The water produced in the area is regarded by locals as low quality
because of the absence of proper water treatment.
Cluster 4/5. Due to the lack of level III water system in the area, people
are relying on deepwells and other point source. The qualities of water
from its sources are not tested.
3.5.3Power supply
Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (MERALCO) is the sole
electric power distributor in the City of Tayabas. Based from the CBMS data
of 2010, 90.33% of the whole household population of the city has an access
to electric power. For some reason, the remaining 9.67% of the total
household population of the city has no power connection. This is mainly
because these households are either located on far flung areas or classified as
informal settlers. Data shows that Cluster 1 has the highest percentage in
electric power connection with 96.31% of its total household population
while Cluster 5 has the lowest with 85.99% of its total household population.
Households without access to electricity may experience deprivation in
harnessing new technologies to ease life. This implies slow development in
these areas that may lead to lower income and slower means of
communication. See Figure52
3.5.4Health facilities
There is a total of nine (9) Barangay Health Stations (BHS) within the
City of Tayabas. These barangay health stations are situated in Barangays
Isabang, Calumpang, Anos, Baguio, Ipilan, Angeles, Angustias, Opias, Camaysa,
Lita, Wakas, Lakawan, Kanlurang Palale, Ilasan, and Ibabang Palale. All are
scattered all throughout the populous areas of Tayabas serving a total
population of 91428 (NSO, 2010). See Figure53
Furthermore, there is a total of fifteen (15) Birthing Stations in the
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Cluster 2 (Anos, Ipilan & Camaysa) with 7 beds; three in Cluster 3 (Isabang,
Calumpang & Baguio) with 7 beds; three in Cluster 4 (Wakas, Lakawan &
Ibabang Palale) with 7 beds; and three in Cluster 5 (Opias, Kanlurang Palale &
Ilasan) with 6 beds.
There is only one private tertiary hospital in the city which is the
Tayabas Community Hospital. It is located at Barangay Wakas adjacent to the
Tayabas-Lucena Road.
It was observed that these health facilities are also being patronized
by other people coming from the adjacent municipalities such as Sariaya,
Lucban, Mauban, and Pagbilao.
3.5.5Public Educational Institutions

A. Elementary
There are thirty two (32) public elementary schools in the City of
Tayabas. Seven of these schools are in Cluster 1; six in Cluster 2; four in
Cluster 3; eight in Cluster 4; and seven in Cluster 5. Based from the data
gathered by OCPDC in 2010, the public elementary schools in Tayabas
have an average “classroom-to-pupil ratio” of one classroom per thirty
seven pupils (1:37) which is below to the ideal ratio set by DepEd that is
of one classroom per forty five pupils (1:45). However, there are still
some schools that exceed the ideal ratio with an average ratio of one
classroom per sixty pupils (1:60). These schools are namely Bukal
Elementary School, Isabang Elementary School, Potol Elementary School,
and Tayabas West Elementary School II.
B. Secondary
There are only (4) public high schools in the City of Tayabas. Based
from the data gathered between 2010-2013, Luis Palad National High
School has (Cluster 1) has a classroom to student ratio of one classroom
per fifty eight students (1:58); Quezon Science High School (Cluster 3)
with one classroom per thirty seven students (1:37); Rosario Quesada
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students (1:31); and West Palale National High School (Cluster 5) with
one classroom per thirty four students (1:34). It was observed that only
Luis Palad National High School had exceeded the ideal ratio of one
classroom per forty students (1:40). Hence, a crowded classroom would
result to inefficient transfer of ideas and knowledge.
See Figure54 and Figure55 for the distribution of enrolled students

per educational facilities and by population density and the distance to
educational facilities, per population density.
3.5.6Outdoor Recreation and Open Space

As discussed earlier, there are only two existing parks in the City of
Tayabas which are Rizal Park and Bandstand. Rizal Park is used as a
multipurpose open space in which festivals are being held and usually being
used as parking area during regular days. The landscaping of the area was
also seen as improper because of the presence of tall trees that are hazardous
in the event of a typhoon. On the other hand, the Bandstand is also being used
as a multipurpose open space. Fairs are being held at the area wherein heavy
equipment is installed for fair rides which deteriorates the pavement of the
park. It was also observed that the park is lacking on lightings and security
measures in which vandalism is a typical scene. More so, the stalls in the park
are seen to be dilapidated which reduces the aesthetic value of the area.
It was also noted that the Patio, in front of Basilca Minore of Saint
Michael Archangel, is also being used as a recreational space by the local
people. However, some areas of the Patio are already being used as parking
spaces which alter the landscape and aesthetic value of the area.
There are a total of fifteen (15) public basketball courts in Tayabas.
Two of which are located in Cluster 1; four in Cluster 2; four in Cluster 3; two
in Cluster 4; and three in Cluster 5. It was observed that some of these
basketball courts don’t follow the standard measurements, not all are
covered, and have no proper lighting. Hence, the use of the basketball courts
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There is only one soccer field in the city which is located at Luis Palad
National High School. It was observed that there is a limited access of the
field since it is enclosed within the school. Facilities in the field are also
(seen) observed as dilapidated (e.g. lightings, players quarters, and etc.).
Overall, the city has limited recreational and open spaces. Thus,
establishing new and safe ones are needed to cater to more people.
3.5.7Facilities for Public Safety

The Tayabas Fire Station has a total of 3 fire trucks which are all
stationed in the Poblacion which leaves other growth areas of the city (e.g.
Calumpang-Isabang Area and Ibabang Ilasan) waiting in times of emergency
situations. These areas depend on the nearest fire station or sometimes
among themselves to eradicate fire. It was noted that there are only twenty-
five (25) fire hydrants installed in the city. The location and current status of
these fire hydrants are not updated. Hence, this scenario may lead to the
widespread of fire, and loss of lives and properties.
Another concern for the City of Tayabas is that there are only two (2)
existing police outposts within the city which are located in the Poblacion
area. This leads to a minimal number of police scattered throughout the city.
Thus, minimal police visibility may lead to higher crime rates.
3.5.8Telecommunication Facilities
According to the data gathered from the OCPDC, there are 4
communication services providers in the City of Tayabas. These companies
are namely Digitel Mobile Phil. Inc., Sun Cellular, Smart Communications Inc.,
and Globe Telecom Inc. Sixteen (16) telecommunication towers were placed
by these companies around the city. Two of which are owned by Digitel, five
by Smart, five by Globe, and four by Sun. However, there are still some areas
in the western part of Clusters 4 and 5 that are experiencing poor signal
reception from service providers. The observation, according to the people,
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result to slower means of communication (especially during the times of

emergency) and transfer of information. See Figure56
3.5.9Waste Management Facilities

It was observed that only few households in the City of Tayabas are
exercising waste segregation. This observation is very evident throughout the
city. However, households that are not practicing waste segregation are still
being served by the garbage collectors. The segregation process is already
happening at the dump truck in which the garbage collectors take profit. For
this reason, larger volume of solid waste will be accommodated in the
EcoPark that results to higher labor and maintenance cost for the Local
Government Unit of Tayabas. Thus, the profit from recoverable materials
from solid wastes is not being maximized and also it shortens the life span of
the disposal area.
As discussed, the existing waste disposal facility of Tayabas (also
known as the EcoPark) is still not being converted into a sanitary landfill as
described by R.A. 9003 or the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000. Furthermore, the EcoPark is situated adjacent to a nearby intermittent
stream which may affect surface and underground water quality. See
Figure57
From existing records, it can be seen that some barangays of the City
of Tayabas are still not being served by garbage collectors. The barangays
that are not being served by garbage collectors in Cluster 2 are Alitao, Bukal
Ilaya, Gibanga, and Calantas; in Cluster 3 are Mayowe, Domoit Kanluran,
Domoit Silangan, Nangka Ibaba, and Nangka Ilaya; Pandakaki in Cluster 4;
and in Cluster 5 are Palale Ilaya, Valencia, Tamlong, Talolong Alupay, Pook,
Ayaas, Banilad, Alsam Ilaya, Katigan Kanluran, and Katigan Silangan. In this
regard, people in these areas are forced to dispose their solid wastes in their
own ways. Some of these methods are recycling, composting, burning,
dumping to open/closed pit, and other methods.
The data from CBMS of 2010 shows that Cluster 1 has the highest
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a total number of 539 and 52 households respectively; Cluster 5 has the

highest number of household practicing composting with a total number of
85 households; and Cluster 4 has the highest number of households that are
practicing burning of solid wastes, dumping into open pit, and dumping into
closed pit with a total number of 2207, 73, and 129 respectively. Improper
solid waste management leads to pollution, proliferation of diseases,
unpleasant surroundings, and increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
3.5.10 Wake and Interment

There are nine (9) established memorial parks/cemeteries within the
City of Tayabas. These are the Old Municipal Cemetery, Roman Catholic
Cemetery, Memorial Parks Garden, Lovely Paradise, Garden of Angels Ciudad
de Tayabas Memorial Park, New Municipal Memorial Park, Earthmovers
Memorial Garden, Ilasan Cemetery, and the Heaven’s Garden Memorial Park.
Five of these memorial parks/cemeteries are already encountering some
problems. The Old Municipal Cemetery, Roman Catholic Cemetery, Memorial
Parks Garden were observed to be crowded. Tombs and mausoleums in these
cemeteries are improperly placed which causes impediment of human
circulation during All Souls Day. Furthermore, some of the tombs are already
occupying the easement of the adjacent river. Encroachment to the river
might cause breakage of the structures and danger to the people visiting at
the area. This scenario also violates the Forestry and Water Code of the
Philippines.
Moreover, the Old Municipal Cemetery, Memorial Parks Garden,
Lovely Paradise, Earthmovers Memorial Garden were observed to be situated
near a river. Further assessment of the river quality of the area must be done
to ensure that these cemeteries do not contribute to river contamination. See
Figure58
3.5.11 Easements
A. Telecommunication Tower Easement

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It was observed that some settlers are proliferating inside the

telecommunication tower easements. This may result to death and
destruction of properties in case of structural failure of the towers. The
telecommunication easement may be the 100 meter radius from the base
of the tower or the equivalent height of the structure. Furthermore, no
residential houses or trees exceeding 5 meters in height shall be allowed
within the easement.
B. Transmission Line Easement

It was observed that there were some informal settlers residing
inside the transmission line easement. These informal settlers are found
in clusters 1, 3, 4, and 5. A large percentage of these informal settlers are
found in cluster 1. These residents are at risk of losing their lives and
properties. No settlements should be allowed to encroach near the 15-75
meters transmission line easement.
C. River Easement
A number of encroaching settlements were observed (at) within
the river easements of the city. River easements are categorized based on
the three conditions given by the Revised Forestry and Water Code of the
Philippines. A set back of three (3) meters should be observed in urban
areas, twenty (20) meters in alienable and disposable lands (A&D), and
forty (40) meters in uplands areas. A large percentage of these settlers are
found in cluster 1. These settlers may be classified as formal and informal.
Formal settlers are said to encroach the river easements to maximize the
use of their titled lands. However, residing in these areas is very risky
because of identified hazards at the area.
D. Road Easement
The road easements are pertaining to the selected busy streets of
Tayabas (e.g. Claro M. Recto St., Luis Palad St., Quezon Ave., Felimon Perez
St., Gen. Luna St., and E. Orias St.) However, most of the residential and

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commercial establishments within the city are not following this rule. This
rule is being violated mainly because most of the land parcels in urban
areas of the city are very small and the owners of the lands are trying to
maximize the use of the space. This scenario causes the reduction of the
available open spaces (e.g. parking spaces, sidewalks, and etc.) which
impedes circulation throughout the city.

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Figure 49 Existing general land use of City of Tayabas

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Figure 50 Road Network Map of City of Tayabas

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Figure 51 Urban Road Network Map

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Figure 52 Location and distribution of energy and other related utilities per population density

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Figure 53 Location of different health facilities in City of Tayabas, per population density

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Figure 54 Enrolled students per educational facilities and by population density

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Figure 55 Distance to educational facilities, per population density

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Figure 56 Location of telecommunications tower map

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Figure 57 Location of the existing sanitary landfill

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Figure 58 Location of existing cemeteries in the City of Tayabas

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CHAPTER 4
THE SPATIAL STRATEGY
I. Introduction
Identification of desired urban form or spatial strategy for a specific area
is vital in attaining and meeting the generic goals of physical development.
Spatial strategy pertains to the creative combination of the built and the unbuilt
environment. It embodies organizing concept and activities for proper location of
different land uses that ensures sustainable environment for human habitat. The
built environment is shaped into a desired form and the unbuilt one is preserved,
conserved and protected.
In this chapter the location and shape of the suitable areas were
determined and examined through sieve mapping. Future built up areas was
identified utilizing the maximum extent of the suitable areas. Alternative urban
forms were formulated guided by some ideas from the stereotypes developed by
Kevin Lynch.
This chapter elaborates on the spatial strategy or urban form that shall
guide the location of future land uses in relation to the existing ones. The present
revised edition does not supplant or replace the salient features of the
predecessor Comprehensive Land Use Plan (1995). Rather, it seeks to extend,
amplify, or modify its predecessor, as the case may be. This is to ensure
continuity and rationality of public and private investments considering that
physical development projects invariably take a long time to gestate and that
once the projects are established these will have a fairly long economic life,
adding to the community's fixed assets, defining the shape, intensity and
direction of the built environment and altering the landscape of the city more or
less permanently. To make a radical departure from the current plan is therefore
neither feasible nor desirable.
To ensure the desired continuity, this chapter starts with a review of the
chosen spatial strategy under the predecessor CLUP to determine what features
are still valid and which projections failed to materialize. Lessons and insights

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derived from the review shall serve as springboard for making future revisions,
modifications or new proposals.
II. The Spatial Strategy in the Predecessor CLUP

The spatial strategy of the old CLUP was crafted way back in 1995. This
planning activity was commissioned to the UP Planning and Development
Research Foundation Inc. (UP PLANADES, a foundation associated with the
School of Urban and Regional Planning of the University of the Philippines). The
planning team created a development plan that its end result will only be
realized when it is translated to physical terms. For almost 19 years, it regulated
the growth of the whole city detailing the types, densities and intensities of land
uses of different locations.
4.2.1 The 1995 Proposed Land Use Plan

The 1995 Land Use Plan of Tayabas was crafted to realize the
Development Plan of the former Municipality of Tayabas. The land use plan
sees the development guided in physical terms. It embodies Tayabas’ set
goals, objectives, and desired spatial configuration. The plan aims to redirect
growth where it details the types, densities, and intensities of land uses in a
particular location. Overall, the plan incorporated the theoretical and
conceptual ideas which took in to account the planning principles, policies,
standards and guidelines pertaining to the implementation of the proposed
land uses.
4.2.2 Spatial Strategies for Development

To guide the growth and development in Tayabas, the physical
framework plan was used to attain the desired spatial configuration. During
the course of its creation, several development strategies were formulated to
answer the goals of the Social and Economic sectors. The spatial strategies
used in the former municipality are the following:
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4.2.2.1 Expansion of the Fringes of the Poblacion

The existing commercial and business activities will still be
allowed to prosper in the Poblacion area. Most of the residential blocks
will be converted into a commercial land use. The Poblacion area is
expected to expand at the identified outskirts of its built-up area.
A catalyst for expansion will be placed at the area. A
circumferential road (C-1) will serve as an inner ring which would reduce
the traffic congestion within the Poblacion area while allowing new
commercial developments inside the core.
Since the Poblacion area is the cultural and historical heart of
Tayabas, most of its old buildings and areas with historical and cultural
value will be protected and maintained. To continue, more areas will be
identified for the establishment of government offices. This is done to
support the expanding Local Government Unit of Tayabas which is
situated in the area.
4.2.2.2 Growth Corridors

Spaces along the Lucena-Tayabas road will be allotted for
residential land use. This is done to meet the growing housing needs of
Lucena City. Three barangays in Tayabas were envisioned to be suburbs
of Lucena City. These barangays were identified as Ilayang Nangka, Wakas
and Tongko. It was expected that both of the urban sprawls of Tayabas
and Lucena will meet along the Lucena-Tayabas road.
4.2.2.3 Satellite Development

An area of 24 hectares will be allotted for the development of
agriculture-based and non-pollutive industries. The industrial area will
be divided into four sections which will have 6 hectares each. The
designated area for industries will also be neighboring a commercial
development area. The identified commercial development area will be
adjacent to Lucena’s own commercial area. This commercial development
area may attract investors and locators through incentives such as tax

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exemptions and infrastructure support. Since there will be a demand for

housing for people in the satellite development area, an area for
residential development will be set aside near the industries.
4.2.3 The Land Use Plan

4.2.3.1 Agricultural Land Use
In 1995, it was already observed that agricultural land use had the
most lands converted into other uses. Being converted increasingly,
agricultural lands remain the most dominant land use in the former
municipality. Given the current situation, Tayabas still wants to harness
its agricultural land’s full potentials. Areas for fishponds will be preserved
in Barangay Dapdap for that purpose.
4.2.3.2 Forest Areas

The remaining forest lands in Tayabas that has an area of 6,400
hectares shall be protected. It was observed that some of these areas have
been affected by “slash and burn” type of farming (referred to as “kaingin”
in Tagalog). Forest areas affected by this type of farming system will
undergo reforestation to preserve the natural environment of Tayabas.
4.2.3.3 Built-Up Areas

A. Residential Land Use
The largest increase in allocation of land area among the
different land uses is the residential land use. Most of the areas on the
fringes of the Poblacion built-up and around the circumferential road
(C-1) were classified to be residential areas. New residential areas
were also designated in Barangays Ilayang Ilasan, Ibabang Ilasan, and
Calumpang. Other areas identified for residential development were
Barangays Ilayang Nangka, Wakas, and Tongko. These barangays are
located near the Lucena-Tayabas road where fast pace development is
occurring. Since there are existing subdivisions and a high demand for

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housing in Barangay Isabang, large areas were also allocated for

residential use.
Additional rationale for adding some residential areas for
Barangay Isabang is that the demand for housing in the area will also
increase because of the anticipation of workers influx to the industrial
zone. Innovative concepts for housing were recommended to
minimize and maximize building costs such as Planned Unit
Development or PUD.
One specific issue addressed in the plan was the relocation of
informal settlers in the Poblacion. The informal settlers will be
relocated in Barangay Isabang which will be given to the said settlers
in order for them to have access to low cost housing. It is strategically
placed near the industrial zone for the reason that it will give
opportunities for employment and livelihood while the industrial
establishments will be assured of a reliable labor force.
B. Commercial Land Use

Because of the growing population, rapid urbanization and the
ongoing commercialization of Tayabas, an area with specific size was
allocated for commercial lands. Most of these commercial lands are
found in the Poblacion, the growth corridor of Lucena –Tayabas Road,
and the satellite development in Barangay Isabang. Many residential
lots and mixed-residential-commercial uses were already classified as
commercial. On the other hand, some areas in Barangay Isabang with
compatibility to the commercial areas of Lucena were also classified
as commercial. Furthermore, commercial areas were also placed in
some areas of the Lucena-Tayabas Road. Allocating commercial areas
along this linear development will cater to the needs of the residential
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C. Industrial Land Use

An area of 24 hectares was allocated for industrial
establishments adjacent to Barangay Isabang. The identified area for
industrial development was strategic for different industrial activities.
The area is located near the port facilities of Lucena City and is far
from ecologically sensitive areas. The strategy to place all the new
industries in the same area will help minimize the cost in
infrastructure support, deters conflict with other land uses, and
maximizes control on waste generation. The possible industrial
activities, such as agricultural and non-pollutive based processing, are
still expected to generate minimal levels of noise, dust, and odors.
D. Institutional Land Use

An area for institutional land use was also allocated for this
purpose. It was projected that an area for schools, religious structures,
and government offices will be needed in the near future. The former
planning team didn’t see the immediate need for universities and
colleges since there are already established schools in Lucena and
Lucban.
4.2.3.4 Parks, Open Spaces, and Buffer Zones

The 1995 general land use plan recognized the need of Tayabas to
enhance the appearance of the former municipality by employing more
parks and open spaces. The river easements are planned to be
rehabilitated and maintained through planting of trees. The identified
river easements in Alitao River, occupied by informal settlers, will be
recovered and transformed into a riverside park. Trees are planted along
the major roads which will serve as greenbelts. It was envisioned that all
barangays shall be provided with parks and open spaces for recreation.

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4.2.4 The Proposed Land Use Plan

One possible option to evade the negative effects of urbanization and
unregulated development (e.g. urban blight, traffic congestion, insufficient
services) is to allow the expansion of the Poblacion area. The boundary of
the Poblacion has the opportunity to develop and expand. Most of the
agricultural lands adjacent to the peripheral areas of the Poblacion are
converted into other uses such as residential, commercial, and institutional
land uses. Other uses were allocated for parks and open spaces. To define the
limit of expansion of the Poblacion area, a proposed circumferential road (C-
1) was delineated. See Figure59
4.2.5 Schematic Layout for Major Structures in the Rural Barangay

The rural barangays will have major structures. These structures
include chapel, barangay hall, barangay elementary school, barangay health
center, and plaza or park.
4.2.6 The Physical Components of the Land Use Plan

4.2.6.1 The Proposed Road Network
The Road Network Plan prepared for Tayabas consists of existing
routes, realigned roads, upgraded routes, and entirely new roads. A road
hierarchy based on each road’s classification, importance, role, and level
of traffic was established to systematize the movement of the people and
goods. The proposed Road Network Plan considers the proposed land
uses and was formulated in the context of the barangay, municipality, and
even the province. The improved road system will improve circulation,
distribute development to other barangays and accommodate the
expected increase in vehicular movement in the coming years. See
Annex26
A. The National Road

The national highway stretching from North Luzon to South
Mindanao traverses the southwestern tip of the Tayabas Municipality

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in Barangay Kalumpang and Isabang. This highway is significant

because it connects the municipality with the rest of the country.
B. Radial Roads
The existing pattern of settlement can be described as radio
centric, wherein four radial road stretch out in all directions from the
Poblacion. These radial roads (Lucena-Tayabas Road, Poblacion-
Sariaya Road, Tayabas-Lucban Road, and the Tayabas-Pagbilao Road)
are in the main vehicular routes in and out of the municipality.
C. The Circumferential Roads

To systematize the vehicular movement, circumferential roads
were incorporated in the existing road network. The two proposed
ring roads will connect all the existing radial roads and will result in
better accessibility between barangays in the municipality. The
segments of the two circumferential roads will be constructed only
when the development has reached the areas where the road is going
to traverse. Most Segments of the outer circumferential road (C-2) will
only be constructed when the inner circumferential road (C-1) has
been completed.
D. Circumferential Road 1 (C-1)

The inner ring road will become the edge of the expanded
Poblacion. To ease traffic and minimize vehicular accidents at the
Poblacion core, the inter-municipality buses, jeepneys and cargo
trucks will be diverted to this circumferential road. It is recommended
that the road segments passing through Barangays Mateuna and Opias
be finished first since development seems faster at the northeast, east,
and the southeast edges of the Poblacion.

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E. Circumferential Road 2 (C-2)

The outer circumferential road (C-2) actually incorporates the
existing road from Barangay Lakawan to the Municipality of Mauban
and the road from Barangay Kanlurang Palale to Barangay Ilasan.
The function of the Circumferential Road 1 is to improve accessibility
to and from the outlying barangays. The outer ring road crosses
several agricultural areas and will therefore serve as one of the main
arteries that will carry the agriculture produce from the farms to the
processing plants, commercial outlets, and to the public market. The
exact alignment of the non-existing roads will have to be determined
so that even a temporary road may be started.
F. The Other Roads

There are other streets, collector roads, feeder roads, rural dirt
roads, and footpaths throughout the municipality. Many Roads are
laid out in a gridiron pattern such as those in the Poblacion and in
residential subdivisions. There are even old and crooked footpaths
which have become accepted and remain unchanged in spite of their
inefficiency. Some of these paths will have to be realigned if they are to
be upgraded.
All residential subdivisions will have to relate their roads to the
Road Network Plan.
4.2.7 The Proposed Image of Tayabas

The Tayabas Comprehensive Development and Land Use Plan would
contribute to the enhancement of the city’s image. The colorful history and
the natural environment of the Study Area will be highlighted by developing
the five basic elements (paths, districts, edges, nodes, and landmarks) into
clear, visible and unified urban forms. Appropriate landscaping will be
introduced to enhance the five basic elements.
All major roads (radial and circumferential roads) will be lined with
trees for aesthetic reasons and for cooling. Trees with colorful flowers will be

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planted at the shoulders of these major roads for easy recognition. The radial
roads will have different species of trees from those in the circumferential
roads so that they can be distinguished from each other. These greenbelts
along the major paths will fuse the different elements into a unified whole.
The historical and cultural district of the municipality is the immediate
area of the Minor Basilica of San Miguel Archangel in the Poblacion. The
Minor Basilica of San Miguel Archangel and other old structures in the
vicinity will be preserved and strengthened by the Land Use Plan and
supportive city ordinances. Building heights, for instance will be restricted to
four floors to preserve the prominence of the historic Basilica. New buildings
in the historical district will be encouraged to adopt the nineteenth century
architectural styles to capture the old world character of the municipality.
The Land Use Plan defines the commercial blocks in the Poblacion that
would become the commercial business district of Tayabas. The satellite
development in Barangay Isabang, on the other hand, will be a district which
is predominantly industrial with some commercial activities. Both districts
will have images different to each other.
Since Tayabas will be known as a landscaped city, edges (e.g. river
easements and the shoulders of the major roads) will also be landscaped.
The busiest node will still be the public market and its surroundings,
where stalls and vendors often spill over to the streets. A new public market
will be constructed soon on the present site of the public market. The new
public market should have an architectural design that will make marketing
and shopping more pleasant.
Tayabas already has several old buildings and bridges which serve as
interesting land marks in their respective locations. Most of these landmarks
(e.g. Basilica, Campo Santo de los Españoles, Casa de Communidad,
Malagonlong Bridge, etc.) have to be restored or upgraded to become more
noticeable. Mount Banahaw is a natural landmark which is visible to most
parts of Tayabas and is therefore a reliable reference point. There is still a
need, however, for manmade landmarks at every entry point of the city to
notify the travelers that they are entering or leaving Tayabas.

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III. Critique of the Existing Spatial Strategy

It was almost eighteen years since the existing Comprehensive
Development and Land Use Plan was approved. Since its approval, new laws,
planning tools and techniques had emerged leaving the plan outdated. The
critique of the old plan was made to further support the rationale of its revision.
A list of observations is shown on the list below:
A. The design of the outer circumferential road (C-2) will further enhance
the development going to Mount Banahaw. Mount Banahaw is considered
a protected landscape under RA 7586 or the NIPAS Law in which
development activities must be restricted. Until the present moment, the
circumferential road (C-2) did not fully materialize. This current situation
gave the LGU of Tayabas the opportunity to redesign the former plan by
cutting or adjusting the portion of the road moving away from the
boundary of the protected landscape.
B. The design of the inner circumferential road (C-1) passes through a vast
number of rice lands in Barangay Ipilan. The former design will impede
the natural flow of irrigation of rice lands and other streams in the area. If
not adjusted or redesigned, human-made flooding will occur.
C. Some of the envisioned growth areas did not materialize (e.g. Agriculture-
based and non-pollutive industries in Isabang) due to the proliferation of
subdivisions and other outside factors.
D. The old land use plan for the city was based on the old mapping
techniques that are prone to error. (e.g. measurements of the Land Area,
error in positioning of the actual Land Uses and Political Boundary.
E. Classification of Land Uses have no detailed subclass (e.g. Agricultural
Lands are the aggregate of rice lands, coconut lands, and diversified
croplands)
F. The old plan is not DRRCCA sensitive putting some of the desired areas
for development at risk. This happened because the old plan, during that
time, doesn’t have the luxury of having the technology of the Geographic

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Information System (GIS) and the (analysis of potential hazard areas of

the city) collection of Hazard Maps
G. The rationale for the allocation of areas for a specific land use is not
justified.
H. New laws and policies affect the implementation of the old land use plan.
I. Relocation of the informal settlers near the industrial zone doesn’t assure
livelihood and employment to the people. There might be some instances
that the skills of the informal settlers are not suitable for the job
requirements required by the industries. Additional cost for trainings
must be allotted for the people to be a reliable source of labor.
IV. Demand and Supply Balancing
4.4.1 Projection of Future Demand for Urban Land

Using the historical timeline of population of the City of Tayabas, the
average annual growth rate was computed at 2.56% as shown in Table 4.
Assuming that the same trend continues, the population of the city will
double its number in 2037, projected to be 182,856.
Table 4 Average growth rate computation for City of Tayabas

CENSAL YEAR 1 POPULATION GROWTH RATE2
2007-2000 87,252 1.52
2000-2010 70,985 2.56
1990-2010 54,355 5.34
Source:
1 National Statistics Office (NSO), Censal Year 1990,2000,2007,2010
2 Growth Rate = (POWER (Popln. Present/Popln. Previous,1/t)-1)
In order to determine the future urban land uses demand of the city,
the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) formula/standard was used
shown in Table 5.

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Table 5 Land allocation (ha) per land use

Distribution of Major Urban Land Uses
Urban Land Use Land Allocation Range (ha.)
Low High
Residential 4.0 731.42 6.0 1097.14
Industrial 0.4 73.14 1.5 274.28
Commercial 0.2 36.57 0.5 91.43
Administrative 0.2 36.57 0.5 91.43
Educational 0.3 54.86 0.6 109.71
Health 0.1 18.29 0.2 36.57
Open Space 0.5 91.43 3.0 548.57
TOTAL 5.7 1042.28 12.3 2249.13
Source: Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
Projected man/land ratio
The Urban Density Method was used in projecting future demand.

This includes the following steps:
•Compute the current urban density by dividing the total population by
the area of the urban barangays
• Assume the same person-land ratio will obtain in the future
• Project the future population by the geometric or exponential growth
method
• Derive the amount of land for future urban needs using ratio and
proportion
Present Population = Projected Population

Total Urban Area Urban Land Required
91,428 = 182,856 = 2,089.08 ha (in 27 years)

1,044.54 ha X
Urban Land Requirements within the Population Doubling Time:

Growth Rate = 2.56% p.a
Present Population (2010 NSO) = 91,428
Projected Population (GR) = 182,856
Population Doubling Time = 27 years
Urban Land required = 2,089.08 hectares

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Using the projected population and the FAO urban land allocation
standard for every 1,000 population, the projected man/land ratio for 2037 is
computed to be 182.856 has. The estimated total existing built-up of the city
is 1,651.8633 has. The urban land needed for 2037 ranges from 1,042.284 4
has. to 2,249.1355 has.
4.4.2 Assessment of Available Buildable Land

In order to determine the land supply of the city in order to meet its
future demand, simple land accounting was used shown in Table 6.
Table 6 Summary of Assessing Supply-Land Accounting
DESCRIPTION AREA (HECTARES)

TOTAL AREA OF CITY OF TAYABAS 23,224
SUBTRACT: 18,173
A. Protected areas 6,064.28

i. NIPAS
Protected landscape/seascapes 2,202.22
ii. Non-NIPAS areas
Reserved second growth forests 1,033.00
Buffer strips/easements 2,829.06
B. Other Reservations 816.18
Water resources and surface 816.18
water
C. Environmentally critical areas 21,952.85
i. Water-related hazards 1,647.22
ii. Earthquake-related hazards 4,868.81
iii. Volcanic-related hazards 10,381.00
iv. Erosion-hazards 13,991.97
D. Protected agricultural areas 11,290.43
i. Rice paddies 2,667.24
ii. Coconut lands 8,623.19
E. Heritage sites 2.11
3 Value based on the Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps

4 Value computed based on the formula: Projected man/land ratio*urban land use requirement
(low=5.7)
5 Value computed based on the formula: Projected man/land ratio*urban land use requirement
(high=12.3)
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GROSS POTENTIAL SUPPLY OF URBAN 5,051.00

LAND
SUBTRACT: 2,077.54
A. Existing Built-up area 1,044.54
B. Production Forest 1,033.00
Net buildable area 2973.46

Source: Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
4.4.3 Matching Demand and Supply

The City of Tayabas has ample supply of raw land to expand its
existing built-up areas and support future developments. The city cannot just
supply land under the minimum projected land required but even at the
maximum for major urban land uses.
A total of 2,973.46 hectares of land are available for future
development which matches the projected demand at 2,249.15 hectares. This
strongly suggests that the city has sufficient lands or spaces to meet and
support growth and development.
V. Modifications on the Current Spatial Strategy

The modification of the existing Spatial Strategy was designed to be
compliant to the present national laws and policies. These national laws and
policies that were taken into account are the following: 1) HLURB Resolution
511-92 or the IRR; 2) RA 7586 or NIPAS Law; 3) PD 705 or Forestry Code of the
Philippines; 4) PD 1067 or Water Code of the Philippines; 5) RA 8435 or
Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act; 6) RA 8048 or Coconut
Preservation Act; 7) RA 10066 or Cultural Property Act; 8) RA 9003 or Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act; 9) Clean Air Act; 10) Clean Water Act; 11) RA 9729
CCA; 12) RA 10121 DRRM; 13) Presidential Proclamation 2048; 14) Small Scale
Mining Law; and the 15) Caving (preservation of caves).
The process of modification of the current spatial strategy involves
collection of maps, scanning and digitization of analog maps, application of the
sieve mapping technique. ArcView GIS Version 10 software was used in most
part of the mapping process.

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4.5.1 Collection of Maps

Analog and digital maps were collected from the different local and
national agencies. The base maps collected were the Tayabas Cadastre Map,
Present Land Use Map, Hazard Maps, Soil Suitability Map, Slope Map, and the
Land Classification Map. Table7 shows the different types of maps collected
during the data collection process done by the technical team. Maps
highlighted were used during the modification process.
Table 7 List of maps collected

MAP TITLE SOURCE
1 Administrative Map LGU-Tayabas
2 Agrohydrological Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
3 Banahaw Land Use Map Protected Areas and Management Bureau
4 Climate Type Map
5 Cluster Map LGU-Tayabas
6 Contour Map NAMRIA
7 Earthquake Landslide Susceptibility Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Map (PHILVOCS)
8 Establishment Map (Infrastructures) LGU-Tayabas
9 Exbuildable Map LGU-Tayabas
10 Existing Land Use Map (Satellite Image) LGU-Tayabas
11 Faultline Map Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHILVOCS)
12 Flooding Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
13 Forest Cover Map
14 Garbage Map LGU-Tayabas
15 Geologic Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
16 Infiltration Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
17 Land Classification Map
18 Land Cover Map NAMRIA
19 Land Management Unit Map City Agricultural Office
20 Land Use Map 1995 LGU-Tayabas
21 Landslide Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHILVOCS)
22 NIPAS
23 NPAAAD
24 Pasture Livestock Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
25 Permeability Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
26 Population Map LGU-Tayabas
27 Pyroclastic Volcanic Hazard Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHILVOCS)
28 River Easements Map (AD, Upland, LGU-Tayabas
Urban)
29 River Systems Map LGU-Tayabas
30 Road Map LGU-Tayabas
31 SAFDZ Map City Agricultural Office
32 Settlement Map LGU-Tayabas

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MAP TITLE SOURCE

33 Slope Map 1 Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
34 Slope Map 2
35 Soil Erosion Map Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
36 Soil Geo Map
37 Soil Tax Map
38 Soil Type Map
39 Suitability Map (Fruit and Coconut) City Agricultural Office
40 Suitability Map (Rice) City Agricultural Office
41 Volcanic Hazard Map Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHILVOCS)
42 Watershed Map
43 Watershed Map River Basin Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR)
4.5.2 Scanning and Digitization

To process, modify, and generate Shape Files, ArcView GIS Version 10
software was used. Analog maps were scanned using Contex XD2490 scanner
and were digitized to produce shape files. Other shape files collected were
modified to correct the errors (e.g. river map, road map and etc.) and other
shapes files were processed to generate buffer zones for the areas for
protection (e.g. river easements, buffer of transmission lines, and etc.) and
the creation of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for the City using the Slope
Map from NAMRIA . Shape files generated were further used in the Sieve
Mapping.
4.5.3 Sieve Mapping

Sieve Mapping Process is a mapping technique used to identify
possible buildable areas for the future development expansion of the City of
Tayabas. This technique considers the Natural Hazards, Land Classification,
Slope, Protected Areas and Crop Suitability. To make it short, it is simply the
process of eliminating non-buildable areas and retaining the buildable ones.
The Natural Hazards were graded by using Low, Moderate, and High
ratings shown in the previous chapter (See Table2). Other parameters such
as slope and land classification of the area were also used to generate the
attribute table for the All Hazard Map. The All Hazard Map depicts the safest
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Protected areas were also considered as non-buildable areas. Areas

eliminated from being buildable were the Mount Banahaw Protected
Landscape, River Easements, Buffer for Transmission Lines, Heritage Zone,
Caves and Rice Lands.
While the safety of the area was already considered, another
parameter was used to determine the buildable areas. This parameter was
the Soil Suitability of Coconut and Rice. Areas that are identified as not
suitable for these crops are highly preferred for future development activities
of the city. Thus, the buildable areas for the proposed Spatial Strategy was
determined
4.5.4 Alternative Spatial Strategies:

4.5.4.1 Alternative A: Linear Trend Extension
The City of Tayabas, in general follows two known urban forms as its
development pattern. One is the linear urban form also known as “Urban
Star” and the other one is “galaxy of settlements”. The Urban Star is described
by Kevin Lynch as “dominant core surrounded by secondary centers
distributed along main radials” while the other is “the kind of development
clustered into relatively small units, each with an internal peak of density and
separated from the next by a zone of low or zero density”, respectively.
At present, the city has growing economic development along its main
roads or main transportation routes mainly seen on Tayabas-Lucena Road.
Meanwhile, there are also developments on some parts of Tayabas-Mauban
and Tayabas-Sariaya provincial roads though seen minimal. Residential,
commercial, industrial, and other multi-developments are projected to
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intensify through time along these areas specifically along the south-west and
south-east namely the Tayabas-Lucena Road, and the Tayabas-Sariaya Road
respectively.
This pattern of development can be attributed to the pull factors such
as employment, high income and other economic growth of Lucena City and
push factors such as residential needs that Lucena City could no longer
provide to its community. This pattern of development will continue if there
will be very minimal intervention from the government. See Figure59
Furthermore, there will be an increasing urban development within
Barangay Isabang area where possible specialization in terms of residential
and other related developments attributed as well to the pull and push
factors that Lucena City is contributing to the urban growth of Tayabas City.
This kind of urban form will materialize given the following
conditions: (1) following the current trend in the City of Tayabas, (2) minimal
government intervention (3) considering all hazards, and (4) optimizing the
effect of the pull and push factors.
What It Takes to Realize this Urban Form?
 THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

To relieve traffic, high investment cost for traffic management
through the use of stop lights, traffic enforcer, signage, etc. is needed
moreover, the establishment of alternative routes and widening of roads
within the Poblacion area should be implemented.
There will be high local investment for additional construction of
lateral and adjacent roads. This is to avoid unorganized build-ups of
establishments and to control and regulate the development and
expansion along the main roads.
To ensure safety, high investment cost for the construction of
roads connecting the hazard prone areas to safe zone areas is vital.
 THE NEED TO MODERNIZE OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE

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To ensure that all types of infrastructures are resilient to different

types of hazards, strict implementation of existing laws and policies
should be carried out. The designs of existing infrastructures should be
adapted and aligned to the National Building Code (NBC) and should be
resilient to different hazards such as volcanic eruptions, lahar, and
landslides due to high risks it poses to the community.
High investment cost should be allocated for disaster
preparedness measures and activities. This is necessary to be conducted
specially to the existing built-up areas due the high volcanic eruptions,
lahar and landslide risk
Most of the areas eyed for expansion are prone to volcanic
eruptions, lahar and landslide risk thus, mitigation and adaptation
measures should be done to lower the risks. Moreover, retrofitting of
structures and re-engineering approaches are most likely needed
entailing high costs.
Establishment of evacuation sites particularly in Brgy. Alsam,
Lawigue, Kanlurang Palale, and Masin are vital in case of disaster
occurrence.
 THE PROVISION OF URBAN UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Power supply
To prevent power interruption in the city, minimal investment on
light improvement and maintenance in power supply and distribution is
needed. This is in partnership with (the) private investors. This will
include change of electric post, thinning and pruning of trees strangling
(in) the electric wires and posts, inspection of electric wires and
transformers among others.
Domestic water supply and sewerage

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To ensure uninterrupted water supply, high local investment for

construction of local water district servicing barangays in Cluster 4 and 5
should be established. More so, in order to have a sustainable water
supply, alternative water sources should be identified through studies
and researches which will entail high cost.
Flood control and drainage

To ensure that flooding will be prevented, high investment cost for
the construction and repair of canals should be done specially in the
Poblacion area. Moreover, cleaning and maintenance of the canals is
needed.
 THE AMOUNT OF CROPLAND TO BE RECLASSIFIED/CONVERTED

Heavy reclassification and conversion of cropland (banana and
coconut) on observed areas that are along the roads going to Sariaya and
Lucena. Strong land use policies and IEC campaigns as well as strong
government and community interventions will be required due to heavy
reclassification and conversion of prime land as a result of increasing
urban development
 THE DEGREE OF PUBLIC CONTROL OF LAND/WATER USE

There is low public control due to the presence of QMWD. The
management and supervision for potable water is controlled by private
investor servicing mainly the Poblacion Area and other rural barangays,
thus, construction of local water district is needed. Meanwhile, water used
for irrigation purposes are highly controlled by the public, thus
strengthening and organizing the farmers is vital for ease of
communication and implementation of strategies and actions. Moreover,
the public has high control on land uses due to private land ownership.

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 THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS NEEDED TO ENHANCE TOTAL

CAPITAL BUILD-UP
There is high amount of private investment needed. There must be
a regulation and control of private investments. Because the developers,
in their own initiative, put up roads and infrastructures and they also set
up utilities (electric and water) resulting to a dispersed pattern of
development.
What are its likely impacts on?
 THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Open space and wildlife habitats preserved: (1) high preservation
of open space and wildlife habitats; (2) low quality of surface waters
because of the pollutants being produced by the increasing population;
(3) low air quality because of the high volume of vehicles present in the
area, influx of industrial establishments/developments and increasing
number of population; (4) disruption of different flora and fauna living in
prime lands converted to other land uses; (5) loss of biodiversity in
agricultural lands and possible extinction of some plants and animal
species; (6) loss of CO2 fixed due to clearing of some areas converted to
establishments and businesses; and (7) poor soil infiltration and
decreased ground water recharge due to concretized floorings
 THE RESULTING ACCESS OF PEOPLE TO SERVICES

High accessibility of local residents to different services mainly
because the services are already present in this spatial strategy. There
will be additional infrastructures and higher provision of social services
due to high tax revenues collected from the different establishments and
businesses, attributed to increasing urban development.
High competition between and among the Tayabasin and people
from neighboring towns will be observed due to easy access to different
social services.

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 THE RELATIVE SAFETY OF INHABITANTS FROM NATURAL AND MAN-

MADE DISASTERS
There is higher risk in this kind of alternative urban form. The
major roads where most of the settlements and commercial
establishments are located is prone to different hazards like volcanic
eruption, lahar flow, and landslides among others.
 INCREASE IN HOUSEHOLD INCOMES

Many of the local residents will have higher opportunity and a
more direct access to employment and other economic services which will
result to high household incomes.
 INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT REVENUES

There will be moderate to high increase in government revenues.
An Increase the number of establishments built alongside of the roads of
Tayabas will definitely lead to an increase in tax collectibles or
government revenues.
 THE OVER-ALL LIVEABILITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The over-all livability in linear trend extension, in terms of
accessibility and availability of different social services such as health,
education, housing, etc., is high. However, safety of the Tayabasin to
different hazards and identified risks will result to the low livability of the
area.

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Figure 59 Alternative Spatial Strategy – Linear Trend Extension

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4.5.4.2 Alternative B: Modified Core Concentric

The modified core-concentric urban form is characterized by the
outward expansion of urban development from the city center towards
more remote areas. This is similar to the “Core City,” one of the urban
form stereotypes characterized by Kevin Lynch. This pattern of
development is induced by the construction of new circumferential and
radial roads that has the unique characteristic of concentrating
development into one continuous body emanating from the center. More
so, this seeks to maximize land use in the city center and provide more
open space outside. This urban form redirects future development in and
around the Poblacion, extending to the city center’s adjoining barangays.
The direction of growth from the urban core goes towards outside
of Cluster 1 or the Poblacion Area. This will include surrounding
barangays such as: Wakas, Lakawan, Mate, Lawigue, Ilaya and Ibabang
Alsam, Ayaas, Banilad, Pook, Camaysa, Lalo, Ipilan, Baguio, and Ilayang
Nangka. There are two (2) circumferential roads to be established, one is
C1 that has an estimated periphery distance of 36 km with an average
radius of 3.25 km. Meanwhile, C2 has 15 km periphery distance with 1.7
km average radius. If needed, the development can be further expanded
to include neighboring barangays specifically Ibas, Alupay, Masin, and
Mate on the Northeast and Pandakaki and Potol on the Southeast. See
Figure60
The circumferential and radial roads that will be constructed will
no longer cover barangays under Cluster 2 to prevent settlement and
built-up expansion in the area. Moreover, this will protect and preserve
Mt. Banahaw from destructive human activities. It will also connect
existing roads from the city center to identified safer areas for ease of
evacuation in the event of volcanic eruption.

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 THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

There will be huge public investments on the following: (1) bridges
to cross major rivers (Dumacaa River, Lakawan River, Alitao River) and
several creeks; and (2) new roads that will connect Wakas, Lakawan,
Mate, Lawigue, Ilaya and Ibabang Alsam, Ayaas, Banilad, Pook, Camaysa,
Lalo, Ipilan, Baguio and IlayangNangka
 THE NEED TO MODERNIZE OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE

Minimal to high investment for road widening and construction of
street infrastructures (i.e. waiting sheds) are needed to modernize
infrastructure.
 THE PROVISION OF URBAN UTILITIES AND SERVICES

Construction of new transmission lines for electrical posts that will
serve barangays under Cluster 4 and Cluster 5 is needed. More so,
additional type and means of transportation and transportation
mechanisms are vital.
 THE AMOUNT OF CROPLAND TO BE RECLASSIFIED/CONVERTED

Moderate level of relocation of affected/vulnerable households
and reclassification of land into other uses (i.e diversified crop lands to
provincial and barangay roads) will be employed.
 THE DEGREE OF PUBLIC CONTROL OF LAND/WATER USE

There is low public control due to the presence of QMWD. The
management and supervision for potable water is controlled by private
investor servicing mainly the Poblacion Area and other rural barangays,
thus, construction of local water district is needed.
Water used for irrigation purposes are highly controlled by the
public, thus strengthening and organizing the farmers controlling the
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strategies and actions. The public has high control on land uses due to
private land ownership
 THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS NEEDED TO ENHANCE TOTAL

CAPITAL BUILD-UP
Increase the number of investors and business ventures to address
demand for products.
 THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Proximity to the existing natural forest and protected areas is
higher. Pressure on wildlife may be experience through time. However,
this can also yield projects related to the enrichment of biodiversity of
Mount Banahaw such as reforestation and environment-related activities.
Existing green spaces in urban areas will decline during the
construction of roads and bridges. Whereas, the long term effect will
follow a more extensive trend since it will attract in-migration from the
neighboring city and municipalities.
Air and water pollution will increase due to higher frequency of
population in a unit area. Moreover, noise pollution will increase which
may affect hearing problems for the community.
Obstruction of water ways due to massive built-up of residential
and commercial lots can also be observed.
 THE RESULTING ACCESS OF PEOPLE TO SERVICES

Establishment of radial roads will develop alternate routes that
will eventually become part of the contingency and disaster plans. The
community will have a shorter travel time to the nearby villages and
other government services, such as schools, town hall, and hospitals. This
will result to ease of trading: buying and selling of different
products/goods and services from the farm to the Poblacion Area or
nearby barangays.
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The construction will help in the distribution of agricultural

products and services to the whole City effectively. It will increase the
tourism potential of the City because of the accessibility of cultural
heritage sites.
 THE RELATIVE SAFETY OF INHABITANTS FROM NATURAL AND MAN-

MADE DISASTERS
The construction of circumferential road exposes the western side
part closer to hazard such as pyroclastic flow when time of eruption
comes. However, the southern site provides more mobility to the safer
part of the city in times of catastrophe.
Flooding might occur if waterways become smaller and non-
existent due to the urbanization and developmental projects.
 INCREASE IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

There will be a significant increase in family income due to the
increase number of business and employment opportunities.
 INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT REVENUES

Improvement in the distribution of local products will contribute
to the growth of the local economy. There will be an increased in business
opportunities and investments, hence there will be an increase in
government revenues. More so, there will higher income on property
taxes.
 THE OVER-ALL LIVEABILITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The entire city has high-level of overall livability due to a more
secure environment and extensive ground for progress.

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Figure 60 Alternative Spatial Strategy - Modified Concentric

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4.5.4.3 Alternative C: New Town

The City will follow the “Multi-Nodal” urban form. The
development will be redirected away from the two existing developed
nodes namely the “Poblacion” and the “Isabang Area”. This strategy was
conceptualized due to the identified hazards. It was pointed out that the
volcanic hazard is the major driver for this type of urban form. The two
existing major nodes fall under the volcanic hazard. The new town will be
located at the safer part of the city. The strategy will match the galaxy
form described by Kevin Lynch. According to the definition, it is
characterized by clusters of development with each cluster having its own
specialization. The new node will cover the barangays of Lawige, Alsam,
Masin and Kanlurang Palale, Ibaba and Ilayang Ilasan. These barangays
will be the focal point of urban development since it has the largest
exiting built-up area. Furthermore, commencement of new Infrastructure
and Economic activities will be the subject of activities in this area. Hence
the protection and monitoring of the environment must also be
intensified. See Figure61
Note: The information on the volcanic hazard was generated by PHIVOLCS.

It is based on simulations and other factors might affect the degree or
radius of impact of the said hazard.
 COST OF NEW ROADS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE

In the primary stages of adapting this type of urban form, The
Local Government Unit (LGU) and the community will invest large
amounts of money for infrastructure. New roads and other infrastructure
support will be built to connect primary growth centers.
Issues on land acquisition for new roads and infrastructure must
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since most the residents in these areas are still using Level I and II types
of water connections.
 COMMUNITY ADJUSTMENTS TO RISKS AND OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC

ACTIVITIES
Since a new town will be established, residents are comparatively
safer from natural and man-made disasters. Hazards that were identified
in the two existing major nodes are intentionally avoided. Inhabitants will
slowly invest their assets in the new identified urban center
Influx of people may require additional adjustments on their socio-
economic activities.
 CROPLANDS AND PROTECTED AREAS WILL BE PRESERVED

The use of all of the identified protected areas will not be
converted into other uses except for the coconut plantations (if needed).
 STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATION

The city’s programs and activities should be just and fair. Policies
and regulation will be strictly implemented to all inhabitants.
 PEOPLE’S COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS DESIRED

People residing in the identified areas must fully comply with
necessary regulations. Stakeholders must participate in the process of
policy formulation. Administrative cost for basic services must be
affordable for all social/income classes.
 ACCESS OF PEOPLE TO CITY-WIDE SERVICES

Basic social and government services will be accessible to other
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 AIR AND WATER POLLUTION PRODUCED

There is a tendency of having air and water pollution due to the
influx of people, motorized vehicles, and other development activities. If
not mitigated, some of the possible sources are: (1) smoke from vehicles
and industries; (2) production of household and industrial effluents that
flushes down the river; and (3) unmanaged disposal of solid wastes
 MAXIMIZED USE OF LAND RESOURCES

Open and buildable spaces will be maximized. Strategic location
for built-up areas and coconut farms will be reduced.
 THREAT OF BIODIVERSITY LOSS AND ECOLOGICAL IMBALANCE

There will be loss on local species of plants and animals due to
intense human activities in the area. If not properly managed, some of the
vital ecological services will be lost (e.g. ground and river water
production, socio-cultural aesthetics, and etc.)
 OVERALL ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE CITY IS ENHANCED

Since the old Poblacion will be maintained, establishing it as a
heritage zone will be more feasible since its alteration through time will
be minimal. Through efficient physical planning, the aesthetic value of the
new town will be realized.
 THE REVENUE COLLECTION OF THE LGU WILL INCREASE

Distributing government offices throughout the new town will
maximize collection of local revenues. More so, residents will have the
comfort of paying their taxes within the new town.
 POTENTIAL INCREASE IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND GENERATION OF

HIGHER INCOME
Job opportunities will be opened up to those who are living within
the new node. Influx of people may open up new windows for local
investments.

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 THE ROLE OF THE CITY OF TAYABAS IN QUEZON PROVINCE WILL BE

DEFINED
The birth of the new town as an urban growth center will
contribute to the function of the city to the whole province. The city will
cater new services since there is an opportunity for urban expansion. It
will serve as a link within its adjacent municipalities.

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Figure 61 Alternative Spatial Strategy - New Town

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4.5.5 Comparative Characterization of Alternatives

The technical working group had presented different scenarios on
how to realize the different urban forms. The characteristics of each urban
forms were categorized based on the cost of infrastructure support need,
level of adjustment of the community is needed, preservation of specific
production areas, levels of law enforcement, and people’s compliance to the
desired regulation. Table 8 shows that the cost for new infrastructure
support for the urban form Linear Trend Extension have the lowest grade
since it needs less infrastructure support while the urban form New Town
has earned the highest grade since creation of new roads, bridges, and
buildings are the vital points of its realization. Both the Linear Trend
Extension and the Modified Core-Concentric urban forms had earned the
grade of high in community adjustments to risks since both of its
development areas are greatly exposed to hazards while the urban form New
Town earned a moderate grade since its future development is proposed to
be placed in the safest part of the city. Furthermore, the preservation of
croplands, strict government enforcement of regulations, people’s
compliance with regulations desired were graded as low, moderate, and high
for the Linear Trend Extension, Modified Core-Concentric, and New Town
respectively.
Table 8 Summary of what it takes to realize a specific urban form

MODIFIED
LINEAR
CORE
CHARACTERISTICS TREND NEW TOWN
CONCENTRIC
EXTENSION
URBAN FORM
Cost of new roads and LOW MODERATE HIGH
other infrastructures
Community adjustments to HIGH HIGH MODERATE
risks
Preservation of protected LOW MODERATE HIGH
croplands
Strict government LOW MODERATE HIGH
enforcement of
regulations
People’s compliance with LOW MODERATE HIGH
regulations desired

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Source: Public Consultation, 2012
The technical working group also discussed the different possible
scenarios if each of the given urban forms is fully realized. The presentation
tackled the issues of access to services, possible effects on the natural
environment and other resources, traffic, aesthetics, revenue generation, and
creation of jobs and livelihood. The Linear Trend Extension earned the lowest
grade on almost all the categories except for the high grade on the “Amount
of air and water pollution produced”. It earned a high grade on that category
simply because the development will be concentrated on the present growth
areas with minimal intervention. Discharges and emissions coming from the
developmental activities are not dispersed which leaves a poor quality
environment. The Modified Core-Concentric earned a moderate grade in all
categories. On the other hand, the urban form New Town earned a High grade
in almost all the categories except for the low grade on the category of
“Amount of air and water pollution produced”. The said urban form earned
the low grade on that category because it is assumed that all necessary
innervations and mitigating measures will implemented on that area. See
Table 9
Table 9 Summary of the different implication as urban form is realized

LINEAR MODIFIED CORE
CHARACTERISTICS TREND CONCENTRIC URBAN NEW TOWN
EXTENSION FORM
Access of people to LOW MODERATE HIGH
city-wide services
Amount of air and HIGH MODERATE LOW
water pollution
produced
Sustainable use of LOW MODERATE HIGH
natural resources
Traffic problems LOW MODERATE HIGH
reduced
Overall attractiveness LOW MODERATE HIGH
of the city
Potential for increased MODERATE MODERATE HIGH
LGU revenue
Prospects for more MODERATE MODERATE HIGH
jobs and high

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compensation
4.5.6 Evaluation and Selection of Preferred Urban Form

By using the Goal Achievement Matrix (GAM), a horizontal ranking
was obtained. The horizontal ranking shows the preferred urban form of all
the sectors which were ranked as First, Second, and Third (see Table 10). The
urban form New Town earned the first place garnering 3944 points. The
urban form Modified Core-Concentric ranked second place garnering 3620
points while the Linear Trend Extension was ranked third place garnering
3036 points.
The Linear Trend Extension was chosen by only one stakeholder
representing 5.56% of all the sectors. The Modified Core-Concentric was
chosen by six stakeholders representing 33.33% of all the sectors. 14.29% of
the stakeholders believe that it can somehow contribute in the fulfillment of
all the goals and objectives of the city. The urban form New Town was chosen
by eleven stakeholders representing 61.11% of all the sectors. 85.71% of the
stakeholders believe that it generally contributes in the fulfillment of the
goals and objectives of the city
Table 10 Summary of the preferred urban form by sector

NEW
SOCIETAL SECTOR TREND CONCENTRIC URBAN
TOWN
EXTENSION FORM
ENVIRONMENT 140 45 210
INFRASTRUCTURE 145 45 175
ECONOMIC 46 150 216
INSTITUTION 158 275 254
SPORTS 185 260 287
KISLAP 185 230 265
FARMERS 178 180 258
PAG-ASA YOUTH 130 215 255
ASSOCIATION
ENVIRONMENT (2) 172 260 275
HEALTH 190 210 270
SENIOR CITIZENS 195 245 190
TK 237 248 223
BANTAY BAYAN 255 275 215
FEDERATION

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NEW
SOCIETAL SECTOR TREND CONCENTRIC URBAN
TOWN
EXTENSION FORM
QMWD 280 210 20
EDUCATION 185 205 190
PEACE AND ORDER 80 150 250
SK FEDERATION 95 187 191
TURUMBA 180 230 200
TOTAL 3036 3620 3944
RANK 3rd 2nd 1st
Table 11 shows the Horizontal Ranking of the public consultation

which was obtained based on the weights given by the stakeholders into the
set of goals of the city. The rank of each goal can be interpreted as the most
and least valued goal by the stakeholders. Goal 2a (“A home for Tayabasins,
who are healthy, educated and well disciplined”) ranked first and Goal 2e (“A
city led by accountable and transparent Institutions that promote people’s
participation”) ranked as the least valued goal by the stakeholders.
Table 11 Summary of the preferred urban form by sector by goal

SOCIETAL SECTOR 1a 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f
ENVIRONMENT 10 15 15 20 15 15 10
INFRASTRUCTURE 20 15 10 15 20 10 10
ECONOMIC 8 13 20 18 17 14 10
INSTITUTION 15 20 13 13 12 15 12
SPORTS 12 20 13 17 15 14 9
KISLAP 30 15 15 10 10 10 10
FARMERS 18 16 16 10 12 14 14
PAG-ASA YOUTH 10 30 15 10 15 10 10
ASSOCIATION
ENVIRONMENT (2) 20 15 10 12 8 10 25
HEALTH 10 25 20 10 10 15 10
SENIOR CITIZENS 20 10 10 20 5 10 25
TK 20 18 15 12 15 10 10
BANTAY BAYAN FEDERATION 10 10 10 10 50 5 5
QMWD 30 15 15 10 10 10 10
EDUCATION 10 30 15 20 10 10 5
PEACE AND ORDER 15 15 10 15 15 10 20
SK FEDERATION 10 12 20 13 11 20 14
TURUMBA 10 20 10 20 10 10 20
TOTAL 278 314 252 255 260 212 229
RANK 3 1 5 4 2 7 6

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Goals:
Role of the City
1a) City of Tayabas: mother-navel of cultural heritage, center for trade and
commerce and cradle of water source.
The City as a Human Habitat

2a. A home for Tayabasins, who are healthy, educated and well disciplined
2b. Strong and progressive economy that caters the social, political, financial
and environmental aspect of Tayabasin
2c. An ecologically balanced city that offers clean surroundings and safe
environment
2d. A city that offers adequate and appropriate communication,
transportation, and other infrastructure support facilities that is innovative
in harnessing renewable and natural sources of energy
2e. A city led by accountable and transparent Institutions that promote
people’s participation
2f. A city resilient to all types of hazards with heightened awareness and
preparedness to the risk these hazards pose to the community
4.5.7 Chosen Alternative Spatial Strategy/Urban Form

A two day public consultation was held at Mi Casa en Tayabas Hotel &
Restaurant, City of Tayabas, Quezon Province on November 5-6, 2013. A total
of eighteen (18) sectors had participated on the presentation of the suggested
urban forms. This includes people from the sectors of the Environment,
Infrastructure, Economic, Institutional, Social, CSOs, and POs (See Table 12).
The Goal Achievement Matrix (GAM) was used on the process of choosing the
preferred urban form.
As the preferred urban for New Town was presented, few comments
were raised by the different stakeholders. It was noted that some of the
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it has already a number of built-up areas and an established infrastructure

support system to reduce the cost of the urban form’s realization. However, it
was also raised that including Barangay Ibaba and Ilayang Ilasan to the New
Town would induce land conversion on the vast rice lands of the area. More
so, the area was also identified as prone to flooding and is more suitable for
growing rice.
Another concern was to add up the Circumferential Road 2 (C-2) and
the creation of a bypass road connecting Luis Palad National High School and
Quezon Avenue to improve the circulation throughout the city. The
establishment of the Circumferential Road must be done into phases which
will entail the creation of new City Roads. The Circumferential Road 2 (C-2)
will help people gain access all throughout the city. In this regard, goods,
crops, and other products would be easier to transport. Furthermore, its
establishment would also ease faster evacuation into the New Town during
the event of a volcanic eruption. The second phase is to establish bypass road
connecting Luis Palad National High School and Quezon Avenue to ease heavy
traffic during regular school days in the area. The 1995 proposed inner ring
(C-1) will not be pursued because it will impede the realization of the New
Town since it will further attract more investors in the old Poblacion rather
than investing into the chosen urban form. It was also noted that the concern
for heavy traffic in the city will already be addressed by C-2 and the proposed
bypass road. See Figure62
Table 12 List of stakeholders attended the public consultation

LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS CONTACT PERSON
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1. TURUMBA Felicidad Hojilla
2. TCMC Bernie Obmasca
3. GET-MPC Maide Jader
ACADEME
1. Luis Palad National HS Angeles Baer
2. Tayabas City Division School Edna Agustin
3. San Roque Parochial School Bishop Emilio Marquez
PEOPLES ORGANIZATION (PO)
1. Farmers’ Federation/ Belen Palad
2. SAMAPOKATA Kap. Paz Abas

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LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS CONTACT PERSON

3. Organic Farmers Assoc Luis Quinsanos
4. Senior Citizen Federation Mr. Aristeo C. Palad – Pres
Lorna Cabaysa – OSCA.
Fredeswinda Carillo - Auditor
5. Roman Catholic Bishop Emilio Marquez
6. Iglesia Ni Cristo Jimmy Damasco
7. Born Again Christian Pastor Ronnie Sombrero
8. Bantay Bayan Federation Marcial Ayala – President
Gerardo Jalla – Vice President
Julie Mendoza – Secretary
9. Federation of PAG-ASA Youth Gerard Rivadenera – President
Assoc. Ederliza Rea
Norelyn Esquebel
10. KISLAP Kris Abanto
Fanny Zubia
11. Sports Club Mario Reyes (AKLAT)
Reuel Reyes (Cycling)
Jurhaida Valderamos (Tennis)
12. Association of Barangay Rosanna Francia – Midwife
Midwives/BHW/BNS Jahmel Mora – BHW
Olive Caagbay – BNS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)
1. SP Kagawad Roy Oabel
Kagawad Ondong Abrigo
Kagawad Luz Cuadra
2. SB Romeo Cayanan
Alex Cuadra
Juanita Rada
3. PNP PCI Manny T. Calma
Allan Constantino
4. Tayabas Mountaineers Marites Villa,
Daryl Pabularcon,
Rex Lagonero
5. Luntiang Alyansa ng Bundok Eugenio Roxas – Executive Director
Banahaw (LABB) Prudencio Obispo
Boggs Salvania
6. SK Julius J. Caseres
7. TAPAT Kalikasan Victorino Oates
PRIVATE SECTOR
1. QMWD Engr. Buenaventura Cabuyao
2. PLDT Normandy Laureta
3. CABLE (Celebrity Cable Dioniso O. Jalbuena
Network)

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Figure 62 Chosen Spatial Strategy - New Town

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CHAPTER 5
THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN: AREA
PROFILES AND ANALYSES
I. Introduction
This chapter incorporates the spatial strategy intended for the
comprehensive land use plan of City of Tayabas. It includes brief descriptions
and analysis of different land use options. Furthermore, it contains elaborations
of spatial strategies discussed in chapter 4. Its substantive contents include
policy options and interventions as well as measures designed to address spatial
development issues and challenges that City of Tayabas faces as presented in
chapter 3. This is in accordance and pursuant to the local vision and goals as well
as to the national goals of physical planning articulated in chapter 2.
The City of Tayabas is presented in this chapter as a territory divided into
three major geographical areas of classification namely: urban area, rural areas,
and main growth areas. Each is further subdivided into several categories such
as: central business districts (CBD) and Non-CBD Periphery under urban area;
rural service centers (RSC) and new barangay clustering under rural areas; and
main growth areas. The information presented in chapter 5 is limited to area
profiling and analysis.
The specific policy interventions are presented in chapter 6 that follows
the four policy areas as a means of discussion namely: settlements,
infrastructures, production and protection. More so, regulatory measures for the
city are discussed in chapter 7.
This CLUP, though it is a ”revision” of the 1995 CLUP Plan will become the
critical and rational version that should be implemented accordingly. The
different land use categories used in the CLUP are shown in Table 13 and Table
14. This former includes land use categories per growth area while the latter
shows the general land uses found in the city. The land use categories were
based on the HLURB Guidebook with some modifications based on the condition
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Table 13 Status of land use categories per main growth areas

Area (in hectares)
Land Use Categories Increase/Decrease
Existing Proposed
Main Growth Areas
Old Poblacion
Residential 29.39 35.23 Increase
Commercial 5.94 8.89 Increase
infrastructure/Utilities 12.29 12.28 Decrease
Institutional 0.78 0.72 Decrease
Open Space (Parks/Playgrounds 0.29 0.96
Increase
and other recreational spaces)
Industrial 0 0 No change
Calumpang-Isabang Area
infrastructure/Utilities 46.21 46.07 Decrease
Institutional 4.37 45.7 Increase
Increase
Industrial 13.72 57.86 Increase
New Town
infrastructure/Utilities 4.08 46.45 Increase
Open Space (Parks/Playgrounds 0 22.12
Increase
Source: HLURB Guidebook
Geographic Information System (GIS) Team, City of Tayabas, 2012
Satellite Image, 2010
Table 14 General land use categories per policy area

Area (in hectares)
Existing Proposed
General Land Use Areas
Settlements
Industrial 73.59 178.73 Increase
Vacant lots 77.75 0 Decrease
Increase
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Area (in hectares)

Existing Proposed
Heritage Site 2.91 2.91 no change
Linear Parks 0 1.41 Increase
Subtotal 1108.56 1621.1
Production Areas
Agriculture
Rice Lands 2449.98 2420.18 Decrease
Diversified Crops 6922.39 6498.52 Decrease
Coconut land Areas 4248.72 4087.8 Decrease
Agro-industrial 23.45 46.92 Increase
Tourism 2436.13 2436.13 no change
Agroforestry Production Areas 0 20.32 Increase
Subtotal 16080.67 15509.87
Infrastructure Areas
General Infrastructure/Utilities 212.8 273.1 Increase
Cemeteries/Memorial Parks 13.73 15.4 Increase
Waste Management Center
Slaughter House
Gaming and Amusement Areas
Buffer zones/greenbelts 7.68 Increase
Subtotal 226.53 296.18
Protection Areas
Stream/Protection Areas 709.2 708.42 Decrease
Tourism/Conservation Areas 2436.13 2436.13 no change
Protected Landscape 2195.35 2195.35 no change
Greenbelts 0 7.68 Increase
Easement 1884.82 1874.21 Decrease
Forest Land Areas 1018.94 1018.94 no change
Subtotal 8244.44 8240.73
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II. Geographical Areas for Policy Formulation and Implementation

5.2.1 Urban Area
The urban area referred to in this plan is comprised of the urban area
delineated in the predecessor plan. It is comprised of the Old Poblacion with
19 barangays occupying the center portion of the City of Tayabas. For
purposes of policy formulation and enforcement, the urban area is hereby
divided into two districts: the Central Business District (CBD) and Non-CBD
Periphery.
5.2.1.1New Central Business District: Old Poblacion
In accordance with the concerted spatial strategy, expansion and
development in the new CBD is limited and confined to its current area. It
has a total land area of 49.13 hectares that covers the entirety of 18 urban
barangays namely: Angeles Zone I, Angeles Zone II, Angeles Zone III,
Angeles Zone IV, Angustias Zone I, Angustias Zone II, Angustias Zone III,
Angustias Zone IV, San Diego Zone I, San Diego Zone II, San Diego Zone III,
San Diego Zone IV, San Isidro Zone I, San Isidro Zone II, San Isidro Zone
III, San Isidro Zone IV, San Roque Zone I, and San Roque Zone II.
The new Central Business District is the heart of the city where
most of the economic activities took place. It is the most diverse portion of
the city which includes residential, commercial, retail, government,
financial institutions, medical support and culture. More so, it is
strategically located where intersections of various major routes are
namely Tayabas-Sariaya, Tayabas-Mauban, Tayabas-Lucena and Tayabas-
Lucban. This indicates high accessibility not just to the different social
support system present in the new CBD but also accessibility to nearby
towns opening good opportunity that strengthens the development of the
area in terms of its local economy.
High accessibility to different forms of services commands highest
property values. It attracts more investors for commercial and business
establishments. However, the new central business district is situated in
the hazard prone areas classified as moderate. This poses threats or risks
to people and to different land uses that comprises the new CBD thus,
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minimal development is observed. The new CBD focused on the

development of a heritage zone and devoted more of its land uses to
parks and recreation amenities.
As shown in Figure63, the proposed spatial developments in the
CBD are the following:
Residential Areas. An additional of 4.8 hectares of land which are

entirely vacant lots located in the following barangays: Angeles Zone
1,2 and4; Angustias Zone 1,3 and 4; San Diego Zone 1-4; San Isidro
Zone 1,3 and 4; and San Roque Zone 1 and 2 is converted to residential
areas. This provides a total of 20.93 hectares of land used for
settlements in the new CBD.
Establishment of a Heritage Zone. This upholds the historical and

cultural value of the city. It is bounded in the north by Marcelo H. Del
Pilar Street, Manuel Quezon Street in the East, Apolinario Mabini
Street in the South and Apolinario Dela Cruz in the West. The heritage
zone includes the 433 year old church known as the Basilica Minor of
St. Michael the Archangel. It is declared as a National Cultural
Treasure by the National Museum thru Presidential Decree 374 on
June 31, 2001. It is also acclaimed as the largest Catholic Church in the
province renowned for its shape, which is like a “key” and for having
the longest aisle with 103 meters. Moreover, it covers the Alitao
Bridge, Casa Comunidad and Ermita Church. The heritage zone
promotes the City of Tayabas as the heritage capital of Quezon
Province. This covers a total of 1.36 hectares. Old houses within the
Heritage Zone will be preserved and new buildings and structures are
encouraged to adopt the nineteenth century architectural styles to
recapture the ambiance of its former setting as the “La Muy Noble Villa
de Tayabas”. No structures or buildings should be established in the
area higher than a three storey building to preserve the prominence of
the MinorBasilica of St. Michael the Archangel.
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Creation of a Linear Park. The new CBD incorporated the creation of

a linear park adjacent to the Alitao River. It consist conversion of some
residential areas (0.64 ha) situated in the following barangays: San
Isidro Zone 3 and 4; Angeles Zone 1 and 2; Angustias Zone 1; San
Diego Zone 1; and San Roque Zone 1. There are also diversified crops
(0.31 ha) and coconut land areas (0.12 ha) converted both located in
San Isidro Zone 3. In addition to this is the conversion of the following:
(a) institutional areas (0.06 ha.) in San Isidro Zone 3 and 4; (b) vacant
lots (0.48 ha) in San Isidro Zone 3 and 4, San Diego Zone 1, and
Angeles Zone 2; (c) infrastructure (0.01 ha) in San Isidro Zone 4 and
San Diego Zone 1; and (d) commercial areas (0.04 ha) in Angeles Zone
1. This serves as park and recreation area of the new CBD which
promotes health and wellness. This covers an estimated area of 1.71
hectares.
Establishment of the Commercial Belts. The new CBD comprises of

four centers of trade and commerce. The first commercial belt is
located along the Quezon Avenue, the second one is situated at the
Mariano Ponce Street, the third commercial belt is along Filemon
Perez Street and finally, one located along Luis Palad and General
Luna Street. Some of the residential areas located in the following
barangays: Angustias Zone 3 and 4; San Isidro Zone 1 and 3; San Diego
Zone 1 and 2; and San Roque Zone 1 and 2 are converted to
commercial areas with an estimated total land area of 2.03 hectares. In
addition to this are vacant lots converted to commercial establishment
that comprises an estimated total land area of 0.53 hectares. This
gives a total of 8.66 hectares of commercial areas in the new CBD.
Additional Institutional Areas. In order to provide the increasing

needs of the community in health, education and other related social
services, additional institutional areas is proposed. A total of 0.10
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hectares of residential areas are converted in San Diego Zone 1 and 2

and 0.02 hectares of vacant lots found in San Diego Zone1 with a total
of 0.12 hectares. This gives a total of 0.9 hectares of institutional areas
in the new CBD.
Open Space Maintained. At present, the City is comprised of parks

and recreational areas (0.29 ha) located in San Roque Zone 1 and San
Diego Zone 1. Additional open spaces are proposed namely: portions
of the heritage site (0.26 ha) in San Roque Zone 1 and conversion of
vacant lots (0.76 ha) in San Diego Zone 4 and in San Roque Zone 1 and
2. This constitutes a total of 1.41 hectares of open spaces in the new
CBD.
Circulation Network. In general, the road circulation around the new

CBD will undergo remediation since the city still adopts the road
patterns of the Spanish colonization period which is seen to be
narrow. In general, the remediation process of the circulation of the
new CBD entails road repair, installation of street furniture, and
establishment of a one meter sidewalk on all roads. Only the
establishments along the busy roads (i.e. Claro M. Recto St., Luis Palad
St., Quezon Ave., Felimon Perez St., and Gen. Luna St.) will still be
required to have a 3 meters set back from the sidewalks to lessen the
vehicular traffic in those areas. No structures and other activities shall
be allowed on all sidewalks and no vehicles shall be allowed to park in
all roads of the new CBD.
Upon realizing the New Town, all roads inside the “fully
established” Heritage Zone will be pedestrianized. This means no
motorized vehicles are allowed to circulate around the area and it will
only be travelled by foot or karitela.
A side from the Alitao Bridge, 2 new bridges will be established to
connect the Linear and Eco-Adventure parks to the built up area of the
new CBD (i.e. bridge connecting A. Mabini St and Linear Park & bridge
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connecting Luis Palad St. and Eco-Adventure Park). The width of these
bridges will follow the specifications of A. Mabini St. and Luis Palad St.
Establishment of Other Infrastructure Facilities. The vacant lot in

Barangay San Roque Zone I which measures 0.10 hectares will be used
as a Multiple Use Fair Grounds. This area will serve as an open space
in the new CBD where festive activities, political rallies, parking space,
and other activities will take place.
A collapsible 0.22 hectares pubic parking space will be established
adjacent to the open space in Barangay San Diego Zone IV. This space
will be an alternative area for parking when the multiple use fair
ground is not available (as shown if Figure63).
Based on the NSO population census, between 2007 and 2010 total
population of the urban barangays that comprised the new CBD grew
from 19223 to 20059. This shows that the population growth rate in the
new CBD on the average is at 1.4%. The highest growth rate observed is in
Barangay San Diego Zone III with 15.3% while the lowest growth rate is
noted in Barangay San Roque Zone I (15. 1%). The New CBD is highly
dense with an average gross and net population density equal to 46291
and 32803 individuals per square kilometer respectively. By 2020, at
least another 3000 people will be added for a total of 23051. This shows
that the projected increase in population can no longer be accommodated
in the area and therefore should be placed in other growth areas
specifically in the proposed New Town. Proposed development like the
industrial zone area, government centers, educational facilities, game and
recreation areas among others are also placed in the other two growth
areas. This spatial strategy mainly considered the hazards identified and
the risk it poses to the community, to properties as well as investment.
5.2.1.2 Non – CBD Periphery
The barangays that primarily surrounds the Old Poblacion were
identified as part of the Non-CBD Periphery. It is bounded by Graceland,
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Green Valley Subdivision, Intertown Subdivision, and Wonderland

Subdivision in the North West; New Municipal Memorial Park in the South
West; and Calmar and National Grid in the South East Portion of the Old
Poblacion. The identified boundary of the Non-CBD Periphery has an
average distance of 800 meters from the Old Poblacion.
It covers one urban barangay and six rural barangays. The entirety
of Barangay Lita is covered by the Non-CBD Periphery. Meanwhile, only
portions of the six barangays were included: South East portion of Ipilan,
Lalo, Opias; North East portion of Baguio; and North West portion of
Wakas and Mateuna.
In 2010 NSO Census, the total population of the barangays
included in the non-CBD periphery is at 28644. It covers a total land area
of 19.36 square kilometers or about 1937.78 hectares. The gross and net
population density of the barangays on the average reached at 1479 and
1611 individuals per square kilometer. This is not far off the data
computed in the New CBD Area, primarily because there is an urban
barangay (Lita) included in the Non-CBD Periphery. Barangay Lita has a
population of 4371 that occupies a total land area of 0.36 square
kilometers or about 36.22 hectares which resulted to a gross and net
population density equal to 12067 and 21297 persons per square
kilometer.
population of the urban barangays that comprised the non-CBD grew
from 28141 to 28644. This shows that the population growth rate in the
non-CBD on the average is at 0.59%. The highest growth rate observed is
in Barangay Lita with 3.78% while the lowest growth rate is noted in
Barangay Mateuna with negative rate (1. 81%). By 2020, at least another
8000 people will be added for a total of 36882. The projected increase in
population is placed in designated areas within the non-CBD periphery
while others are placed in other growth areas specifically in the proposed
New Town. This spatial strategy mainly considered the hazards identified
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and the risk it poses to the community, to properties as well as

investment.
Majority of the Non-CBD Periphery comprises residential areas
and agricultural areas. There are also schools located in Barangay Ipilan,
Lalo, Wakas and Mateuna; commercial establishment situated in
Barangay Wakas; and churches located in Barangay Opias and Lalo. More
so, there are five (5) barangay health stations (BHS) strategically situated
in the non-CBD periphery such as the following: BHS Lita, BHS Ipilan, BHS
Opias, BHS Wakas and BHS Baguio.
Sprawl of settlements in the Non-CBD Area are observed along the
major routes namely: Tayabas-Sariaya, Tayabas-Mauban, Tayabas-Lucena
and Tayabas-Lucban. These settlements are surrounded by lands devoted
for rice production which are mostly situated in the North West and South
West portion of the City.
The non-CBD periphery mainly depends to community water
system either owned (59%) or shared (30%) as source of drinking water
at 90%. Similarly, about 89% of the household population in the non-CBD
periphery has either owned (81%) or shared (8%) water-sealed flush to
sewerage or septic tank. Furthermore, there are a total of 5535
households or about 92% of the total households’ population served by
electricity.
This indicates that the community under the non-CBD periphery
experience similar benefits available in the New CBD Area. There are
different social services and amenities available and accessible to the
community vital in ensuring human welfare.
However, the lay back setting of the area and the dependency of
the community to agricultural employment contributed to slow
development. On the average there is about 51% of the total labor force
that are into agriculture.
As shown in Figure64, the proposed spatial development in the
non-CBD periphery mainly includes the circulation network and
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infrastructure support, expansion of settlements and institutional areas,

and designation of open spaces/urban parks.
Residential Areas. An additional 17.91 hectares of land, mostly vacant

lots is converted to residential areas. This provides a total of 216.81
hectares of land used for the expansion of settlements in the non-CBD
periphery.
Creation of a Linear Park. The non-CBD incorporates the creation of

a linear park adjacent to the Alitao River. It consists of conversion of
some residential areas (0.05 ha), infrastructure (0.26 ha.), and vacant
lots (0.02 ha) situated in Lita and some easements (4.6 ha) located in
Lita, Wakas, Baguio, and Ilayang Nangka. This serves as park and
recreation area of the non-CBD periphery which promotes health and
wellness. This covers an estimated area of 4.93 hectares.
Creation of a Water Sports/Eco-Adventure Park. This proposed

urban park in the non-CBD periphery is located in Barangay Baguio. It
consists of converted lands of diversified crops (3.15 ha), coconut
areas (3.55 ha) and rice lands (2.56 ha) in Baguio. This will serve as a
park and recreation area of the non-CBD periphery which promotes
health and wellness. This covers an estimated area of 9.26 hectares.
Infrastructure Support Facilities. An additional of 2.92 hectares of

land are converted and added to the existing infrastructure with a
total area of 47.89 hectares. Lands converted for the said purpose are
the following: (a) residential areas (1.04 ha) in Wakas, Lalo and Ipilan;
(b) rice land areas (0.62 ha) in Ipilan; (c) easement (0.36 ha) in Ipilan
and Opias; (d) diversified crops (0.44 ha) in Ipilan and Lalo; (e)
stream/protection areas (0.10 ha) in Opias and Ipilan; (f) cemeteries
(0.13 ha) in Baguio; and (g) vacant lots (0.09 ha)in Lalo and Wakas.
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Establishment of Easements. An additional 0.17 hectares of land are

converted and added to the existing easements with a total of 39.44
hectares. Residential areas located in Lita and Ipilan (0.12 ha) and
vacant lots located in Lita (0.05 ha) are converted for the said purpose.
Heritage Site. The non-CBD incorporates a heritage site situated in

barangays Camaysa, Lalo, Wakas and Baguio with a total area of 0.63
hectares.
Creation of Open Spaces. The non-CBD incorporates the creation of

open spaces with a total of area of 23.58 hectares. It consists of the
existing parks and recreational areas (19.53 ha) located in Camaysa,
Mateuna, and Opias and conversion of vacant lots (4.05 ha) in Wakas,
Lita, Mateuna. This serves as avenue for recreational activities that
promotes health and wellness.
Circulation Network. All roads in the non-CBD area are also subjected
for remediation which will entail road repair, installation of street
furniture, and establishment of a 1.5 meter sidewalk on all roads. The
establishments along the busy roads of E. Orias St. and P. Orias St. will
be required to have a 3 meter set back from the sidewalks to lessen
the vehicular traffic in the area. No structures and other activities shall
be allowed on all sidewalks and no vehicles shall be allowed to park in
all the roads of the non-CBD area.
Moreover, it was observed that P. Orias St. is experiencing heavy
traffic during school days because of the vehicles going to Luis Palad
National High School. To ease the problem, a bypass road will be
established at the back of the said school which will connect P. Orias
St. and Quezon Avenue. The bypass road will have a width of 20
meters (standard for all city roads) and a length of 927 meters (as
shown in Figure64).
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The non-CBD periphery also includes a total of 6.87 hectares of

land devoted to the establishment of water sports/Eco-Adventure Park. It
also consists the following: coconut lands (0.9 ha), diversified crops
(13.37 ha), commercial areas (0.31 ha), industrial areas (1.09 ha),
institutional areas (13.09 ha), stream/protection areas (20.6 ha), heritage
site (0.64 ha), and wake and internment areas (6.31 ha) among others.
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Figure 63 New Central Business District (CBD) of City of Tayabas
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Figure 64 Non-Central Business District Periphery of City of Tayabas
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5.2.2 Rural Areas

Rural areas identified in the 1995 Comprehensive Land Use Plan are
retained as such in this revised CLUP. To clearly show how different types of
services are present and provided in the rural areas, rural service centers are
established. There are two rural service centers identified in the locale. One is
located in the north eastern portion of the city which covers Cluster 5. The
other one is situated in the eastern most portion of the city that covers
Cluster 4.
There are no designated rural service center in Cluster 2 and Cluster 3
mainly because of the presence of central business district and non-CBD
periphery covering Cluster 2 and the existence of Calumpang-Isabang main
growth area servicing Cluster 3. More so, the barangays under the two
clusters are near the Poblacion Area. Listed below are the rural service
centers with brief description and the respective influence areas.
5.2.2.1 The New Barangay Clusters

The barangay clusters are determined based on the four major
routes (present) in City of Tayabas namely: Tayabas-Mauban, Tayabas-
Sariaya, Tayabas-Lucban, and Tayabas-Lucena. The major routes divide
the city into four quadrats. All the barangays adjacent to the road
comprised the cluster.
A. Cluster 1: Central District

As shown in Figure65, Cluster 1 covers the Poblacion Area located
in the center most portion of City of Tayabas. It includes all the 19 urban
barangays in the city namely: Angeles Zone I, Angeles Zone II, Angeles
Zone III, Angeles Zone IV, Angustias Zone I, Angustias Zone II, Angustias
Zone III, Angustias Zone IV, Lita, San Diego Zone I, San Diego Zone II, San
Diego Zone III, San Diego Zone IV, San Isidro Zone I, San Isidro Zone II, San
Isidro Zone III, San Isidro Zone IV, San Roque Zone I, and San Roque Zone
II. It has a total land area of 70.11 hectares. This is about 0.40% of the
total land area under residential use.
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In 2010 NSO Census, Cluster 1 reached a total population of 20059

belonging to 4389 families. Its gross and net population density is at
28611 and 29348 accordingly. The cluster is highly densed that
congestion, peoples risks to hazards, and accessibility to different social
support services among others become an issue of the local government.
Especially, that there is an addition of at least 5000 people projected by
2020 with a total of 25828.
At present, there are four (4) Barangay Health Stations (BHS) in
the cluster situated in Barangay Angeles, Barangay Angustias, Barangay
Lita, and Barangay Ipilan. The City Health Office is also located in Cluster
1. This indicates accessibility and availability of the health support
facilities in the area. However, there are about 4000 individuals per
health station. This recommends additional health facilities, improved
health assistance and enhanced health service provision in the locale. This
is to ensure efficient and continuous provision of health services of the
community.
Barangays comprising Cluster 1 mainly depends on the community
water system, either owned (74%) or shared (21) as source of drinking
water at 95%. Similarly, about 97% of the household population in the
cluster has either owned (90%) or shared (6%) water-sealed flush to
sewerage or septic tank. Furthermore, there are a total of 3993
households or about 96% of the total households’ population served by
electricity.
Cluster 1 is also identified as the New Central Business district
except for Barangay Lita which is part of the Non-CBD Periphery. It
includes residential, commercial, retail, government, financial institutions,
medical support and culture. More so, it facilitates economic activities
having the Public Market and being centrally located where the
intersections of various major routes are. This indicates high accessibility
to the different social support system present in the area and opens
opportunities for employment that strengthens the local economy.
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Other infrastructures present in Cluster 1 are the following: one

colonial stone bridge, police station, fire station, hospital and barangay
hall; 19 fire hydrants; 12 hotels and restaurants; ten day care centers;
seven waiting sheds and schools; 14 bridges; five barangay outposts; two
basketball courts; 200 MERALCO posts and 73 PLDT posts among others.
Based from the satellite image of 2010, there is a total of 17.15
kilometers of existing roads in Cluster 1 which were classified under six
(6) categories namely National Roads, Provincial Roads, City Roads,
Barangay Roads, Private Roads, and Unidentified Roads (see Annex 27).
To improve the circulation around the city, a total of 0.84 kilometer
proposed roads for construction are needed. This will be divided into 0.01
kilometer of Barangay Roads and 0.83 kilometer of City Roads. Some of
the existing roads of the cluster will also be reclassified into City Roads.
This includes 0.02 kilometers of Barangay Roads, 0.09 kilometers of
Unidentified Roads, and 0.02 kilometers of Private Roads. More so, a total
of 7 additional bridges are needed to be constructed in Cluster 1. See
Annex 28
In general, most of the existing roads within the Cluster will
undergo rehabilitation/remediation. Sidewalks and street infrastructures
will be established in all of the existing roads. In addition, no other
activities aside from its original function shall be permitted in all of the
sidewalks of the cluster. Thus an enactment of an ordinance is needed. It
was also recommended that a ground truthing is needed to identify and
repair all dilapidated roads.
Among the 19 barangays included in the cluster, only one barangay
hall is identified. Some might be using one facility for multiple uses like
the barangay health station used as barangay hall or day care center used
as barangay hall or any other combinations. More so, only two basketball
courts are present in the cluster thus, limiting sport and recreation
activities.
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B. Cluster 2: Northwestern District

There are eleven (11) rural barangays under Cluster 2 shown in
Figure66. These are the rural barangays oriented towards Mt.Banahaw
namely: Alitao, Anos, Bukal Ibaba, Bukal Ilaya, Calantas, Camaysa, Dapdap,
Gibanga, Ipilan, Lalo and Malaoa. The entirety of these barangays has a
total of 5510.01 hectares of land. It is situated in the north western part of
the city and is about 31% of the total land area of the city. It is separated
from Cluster 3 and Cluster 5 by the Tayabas-Sariaya road and the
Tayabas-Lucban Road.
Based on 2010 NSO Census, Cluster 2 has a total population of
17247 that belongs to about 3774 households. Its gross and net
population density is at 313 and 383 accordingly. The cluster grew by
1.91% from 2007 to 2010 NSO Census. This gives an additional
populationof at least 5000 people projected by 2020 with a total of 22207.
There are five (5) Barangay Health Stations (BHS) in the cluster
namely: BHS Ipilan, BHS Anos, BHS Baguio, BHS Calumpang and BHS
Camaysa. There are about 3500 individuals for every health station in the
cluster. Furthermore, barangays under Cluster 2 mainly depends to
community water system either owned (47%) or shared (28%) as source
of drinking water at 75%. The remaining 25% constitutes households
who depends on rivers or streams and deep well as source of drinking
water. The cluster is surrounded by streams coming from Mt. Banahaw
that contributes to the community’s dependence on rivers/streams as
source of drinking water. However, this needs water quality testing for it
might contain elements harmful to the community especially to children.
Majority (88%) of the household population in the cluster has
water-sealed flush to sewerage or septic tank that is either owned (78%)
or shared (11%). Similarly, almost all the residents in the cluster have
already served by electricity with 3777 households or about 92%. The
remaining households not served by electricity are those located in the
uppermost portion of the cluster near Mt. Banahaw.
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About 60% of the community in Cluster 2 depends on agricultural

employment. It covers a total of 917.3 hectares of rice land which is about
37% of the total rice land in the city. It ranked as second largest rice land
coverage in the city resulted to high dependency of the community to
agriculture sector.
It also covers the entirety of Mt. Banahaw under the jurisdiction of
City of Tayabas at 2195.32 hectares. More so, Cluster 2 is composed of
496.35 hectares of coconut lands which shares about 12% of the entire
coconut land in the city.
Other infrastructures present in Cluster 2 are the following: four
colonial stone bridges and basketball courts; one gasoline station; six
hotels and restaurants and barangay halls; eleven day care centers; 20
waiting sheds; seven water tanks and schools; two barangay outposts; 14
bridges; 641 MERALCO posts; and 55 PLDT posts among others.
It is observed that Cluster 2 poses more infrastructures compared
to Cluster 1. This can be attributed to the vast area covered by the cluster
and due to scattered settlements. The local government needs to ensure
that different types of services are delivered to its constituents especially
on improving the water distribution facilities and road improvement.
Thus, this will result to additional infrastructure facilities in the area.
Based on the data gathered in OCPDC, Barangays Alitao, Bukal
Ilaya, Gibanga, and Calantas are not being served by garbage collectors.
This observation is due to the inaccessibility of roads at the area.
Improvement of roads and alternative ways of waste disposal must be
applied at the area.
kilometers of existing roads in Cluster 2 which were classified under four
(4) categories namely National Roads, Provincial Roads, City Roads, and
Barangay Roads (see Annex 29). To improve the circulation around the
city, a total of 3.48 kilometer proposed roads for construction are needed.
This will be divided into 2.36 kilometer of Barangay Roads and 1.12
kilometer of City Roads. A total of 2.42 kilometers of Provincial Roads will
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also be reclassified into City Roads. Furthermore, some roads in this city
will be included to the Circumferential Road 2 (C-2). More so, no new
barangay roads will be established going up the Mount Banahaw to
prevent further development at the area. However, the existing barangay
dirt roads will be concretized. Thus, a total of 28.04km of roads were
identified to be concretized. A total of 10 bridges will be constructed
within this cluster. See Annex 30
In general, sidewalks and street infrastructures will be established
in all of the existing roads. In addition, no other activities aside from its
original function shall be permitted in all of the sidewalks of the cluster.
Thus an enactment of an ordinance is needed. It was also recommended
that a ground truthing is needed to identify and repair all dilapidated
roads.
More so, only 75% of the total household population of Cluster 2
was seen to have access to Level III water connection. Further extension
of water services to the remaining 25% of the household population is
needed.
C. Cluster 3: Southwestern District

Cluster 3 is comprised of ten (10) rural barangays: Bagiuo,
Calumpang, Domoit Kanluran, Domoit Silangan, Isabang, Mayowe, Nangka
Ibaba, Nangka Ilaya, Potol and Tongko. These barangays constitutes the
other side of Tayabas-Sariaya Road. It has a total land area equivalent to
3785.27 hectares or about 22% of the entire land area of the locale. This
cluster is situated in the south western part of the city shown in Figure67.
It has a total population of 18038 based on 2010 NSO Census. This
belongs to about 3947 households. Its gross and net population density is
at 477 and 625 accordingly. The cluster grew by 3.77% from 2007 to
2010 NSO Census. This gives an additional of at least 5000 people
projected by 2020 with a total of 23226.
There are six (6) Barangay Health Stations (BHS) in the cluster
namely: BHS Lita, BHS Anos, BHS Baguio, BHS Calumpang, BHS Isabang
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and BHS Wakas. There are about 3000 individuals for every health station
in the cluster. About 34% of the total number of households under Cluster
3 depends to community water system either owned (16%) or shared
(18%) as source of drinking water. More so, there is about 23% who buys
bottled or mineral water. The remaining 43% constitutes households who
depend on tunker/peddler (16%), deep well (13%) and rivers or streams
(8%) among others as source of drinking water.
Issue on water availability and quantity in the cluster is observed
in the past years. People tend to get water in different sources as revealed
in the survey conducted. More so, only 34% of the household population
has access on community water system which was seen to have
impurities. Thus, an upgrade for a water treatment facility, proper
collection of fees, and extension of level III water connection are needed
in the area.
or shared (12%). Similarly, almost all the residents in the cluster have
already served by electricity with 3100 households or about 89%.
More than half or about 52% of the community in Cluster 3
depends on agricultural employment. It covers a total of 229.2 hectares of
rice land which is about 9% of the total rice land in the city. It also
includes 413.2 hectares of coconut lands which shares about 10% of the
entire coconut land in the locale.
Other infrastructures present in Cluster 3 are the following: two
colonial stone bridges, churches, and barangay outposts; three hotels and
restaurants and water tanks; six day care centers; 31 waiting sheds; four
deep wells, basketball courts and barangay halls; five schools; 17 bridges;
452 MERALCO posts; and 18 PLDT posts among others.
Additional infrastructure facilities are generally needed in the
cluster especially on Level III water distribution system, electric power
supply, solid waste disposal, and road rehabilitation. On that regard,
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efficient and effective services will be provided in the area which will
ensure human welfare.
Based from the data gathered in OCPDC, Barangays Mayowe,
Domoit Kanluran & Silangan, and Nangka Ibaba & Ilaya are not being
served by the garbage collector. Improvement of accessibility and
alternative waste disposal should be applied at the area.
Only 34% of the total household population of Cluster 3 was seen
to have access to Level III water connection. This cluster has the lowest
percentage of the said type of water connection. Further extension of
water services to the remaining 66% of the household population is
needed. On the other hand, 89% of the total household population of the
cluster has an access to electric power. The remaining 11% is either the
households are located to far-flung places or they are considered as
informal settlers.
kilometers of existing roads in Cluster 3 which were classified under six
(6) categories namely National Roads, Provincial Roads, City Roads,
Barangay Roads, Private Roads, and Unidentified Roads (see Annex 31).
To improve the circulation around the city, a total of 9.06 kilometer
proposed roads for construction are needed. This will be divided into 3.13
kilometer of Barangay Roads, 4.38 kilometer of City Roads, and 1.55
kilometer of National Roads. Some of the existing roads of the cluster will
also be reclassified into Barangay Roads and City Roads. This includes
5.39 kilometers of Barangay Roads, 0.86 kilometers of Unidentified Roads,
and 3.69 kilometers of Provincial Roads to be converted to City Roads. On
the other hand, 0.01 kilometers of Unidentified Roads and 4.04 kilometers
of Private Road will be converted into Barangay Roads. More so, a total of
16 additional bridges are needed to be constructed in Cluster 3. See
Annex 32
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D. Cluster 4: Southeastern District

There are eight (8) barangays under Cluster 4 with an expanse of
6627.66 hectares. It has a percentage share of about 38% of the total land
area in the city. More so, it is situated in the south eastern portion of the
city adjacent to the Tayabas-Mauban Road. It includes the following rural
barangays: Lakawan, Lawigue, Mate, Mateuna, Palale Ibaba, Palale
Silangan, Pandakaki, and Wakas. See Figure68
Cluster 4 has a total population of 20371 that belongs to about
4457 households. Its gross and net population density is at 307 and 364
accordingly. The cluster experienced a decrease in population from 2007
to 2010 NSO Census that resulted to a negative growth rate at 0.34% but
is expected to have an additional of at least 5000 people by 2020 with a
total of 26230.
There are four (4) Barangay Health Stations (BHS) in the cluster
namely: BHS Lakawan, BHS Angeles, BHS Palale Ibaba, and BHS Wakas.
There are about 5092 individuals for every health station in the cluster.
The cluster covers a vast track of land with scattered settlements thus,
additional health facilities are vital to ensure continuous and effective
provision of different health services to the community. More so,
improved health assistance and enhanced health service in the locale are
important to address and meet different health needs of the community.
Furthermore, barangays under Cluster 4 mainly depends to
who mainly depends on rivers or streams (19%) and bottled/mineral
water (5%) as source of drinking water among others.
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or shared (9%). Similarly, majority of the residents in the cluster have
remaining households not served by electricity are those located in most
distant portion of the cluster.
employment. It covers a total of 253.14 hectares of rice land which is
about 10% of the total rice land. More so, it is composed of 1684.38
hectares of coconut lands which shares about 40% of the entire coconut
land. This cluster comprised the largest area of coconut land in the city.
Forest lands are also noted in Cluster 4 with a total land area of 587.6
which is more than half (58%) of the total forest area in the city
Cluster 4 includes the following infrastructures: three colonial
stone bridges and barangay halls; four hotels and restaurants, fire
hydrants, and PLDT posts; 452 MERALCO posts; two barangay outposts
and basketball courts; eleven schools; 21 bridges; six churches and water
tanks; eight day care centers and deep wells; 17 waiting sheds; and one
irrigation dam among others.
It is noted in the data provided that the area is deprived from
telecommunication facilities having only three PLDT posts. This facility is
important to ensure that different services are delivered to the
community effectively. Additional infrastructures are also needed
especially on Level III water distribution system, electric power supply,
solid waste disposal, and road rehabilitation.
It was observed that 71% of the household population Cluster 4
have access to level III water supply and 29% of the household population
are resorting to others sources or type of connection. Extension of level III
water system is greatly needed in this area since some of the barangays of
this cluster are part of the urban form New Town. On the other hand, 89%
of the household population has access to electric power supply. The
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remaining 11% households that have no electric power connection is

either situated at far-flung places or considered as informal settlers.
It was noted that only Barangay Pandakaki is the only barangay in
this cluster that is not being served by the garbage collector.
kilometers of existing roads in Cluster 4 which were classified under four
(4) categories namely National Roads, Provincial Roads, Barangay Roads,
and Unidentified Roads (see Annex 33). To improve the circulation
around the city, a total of 16.5 kilometer proposed roads for construction
are needed. This will be divided into 1.8 kilometer of Barangay Roads and
4.38 kilometer of City Roads. Some of the existing roads of the cluster will
also be reclassified into Barangay Roads and City Roads. This includes
0.66 kilometers of Barangay Roads, 1.37 kilometers of Unidentified Roads,
and 0.24 kilometers of Provincial Roads to be converted to City Roads. On
the other hand, 7.58 kilometers of Unidentified Roads will be converted
into Barangay Roads. More so, a total of 5 additional bridges are needed
to be constructed in Cluster 4. See Annex 34
E. Cluster 5: Northeastern District

There are 18 rural barangays under Cluster 5. Among these are:
Alsam Ibaba, Alsam Ilaya, Alupay, Ayaas, Banilad, Ibas, Ilasan Ibaba, Ilasan
Ilaya, Katigan Kanluran, Katigan Silangan, Masin, Opias, Palale Ilaya,
Palale Kanluran, Pook, Talolong, Tamlong, and Valencia. It is located in the
north eastern portion of the city that covers a total expanse of 70.90
square kilometers or about 7089.95 hectares. This is about 31% of the
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total land area of the city. The cluster is separated from Cluster 4 and
Cluster 2 by the Tayabas-Mauban Road and Tayaba-Lucban Road
respectively. See Figure69
Cluster 5 has a total population of 15713 that belongs to about
3438 families. Its gross and net population density is at 222 and 229
accordingly. On the average, the cluster grew in population with 709
individuals from 2007 to 2010 NSO Census. This gives a growth rate of
1.55% and is expected to have an additional of at least 4500 people by
There are five (5) Barangay Health Stations (BHS) in the cluster
namely: BHS Lakawan, BHS Ilasan, BHS Palale Kanluran, BHS Camaysa
and BHS Opias. There are about 3142 individuals for every health station
in the cluster. The cluster covers a vast track of land with scattered
settlements thus, additional health facilities are vital to ensure continuous
and effective provision of different health services to the community.
More so, improved health assistance and enhanced health service in the
locale are important to address and meet different health needs of the
community.
Furthermore, barangays under Cluster 5 mainly depends to
who mainly depends on rivers or streams (23%), Deep well (7%) and
bottled/mineral water (2%) as source of drinking water among others.
or shared (5%). Similarly, majority of the residents in the cluster have
remaining households not served by electricity are those located in most
distant portion of the cluster.
employment. It covers a total of 1049.92 hectares of rice land which
comprised the largest area of rice land in the city at 43%. More so, Cluster
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5 comprised the biggest share of forest land with 42% or about 431.34
hectares. There are also coconut lands with a total land area of 1655.18
hectares or 39% of the entire coconut land in the city.
Cluster 5 includes the following infrastructures: twelve day care
centers; 19 waiting sheds; two fire hydrants and basketball courts; one
water tank and barangay outpost; six deep wells, churches, and barangay
halls; 15 bridges and PLDT posts; eleven schools and 300 MERALCO posts
among others.
There is only one barangay post present in the cluster. This is
insufficient in order to ensure safety in the cluster. Additional
infrastructures are also needed especially on Level III water distribution
system, electric power supply, solid waste disposal, and road
rehabilitation.
It was observed that 67% of the household population Cluster 5
have access to level III water supply and 23% of the household population
are resorting to others sources or type of connection. Extension of level III
water system is greatly needed in this area since some of the barangays of
this cluster are part of the urban form New Town. On the other hand, 86%
of the household population has access to electric power supply. The
remaining 14% households that have no electric power connection is
either situated at far-flung places or considered as informal settlers.
Based from the data gathered in OCPDC, Barangays Palale Ilaya,
Valencia, Tamlong, Talolong, Alupay, Pook, Ayaas, Banilad, Alsam Ilaya,
Katigan Kanluran and Katigan Silangan are not being served by the
garbage collector. Improvement of accessibility and alternative waste
disposal should be applied at the area.
kilometers of existing roads in Cluster 5 which were classified under five
(5) categories namely National Roads, Provincial Roads, Barangay Roads,
Unidentified Roads, and Private Roads (see Annex 35). To improve the
circulation around the city, a total of 28.22 kilometer proposed roads for
construction are needed. This will be divided into 6.25 kilometer of
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Barangay Roads and 21.97 kilometer of City Roads. Some of the existing
roads of the cluster will also be reclassified into Barangay Roads and City
Roads. This includes 5.97 kilometers of Barangay Roads, 3.61 kilometers
of Unidentified Roads, and 0.61 kilometers of Private Roads to be
converted to City Roads. On the other hand, 1.51 kilometers of
Unidentified Roads will be converted into Barangay Roads. More so, a
total of 12 additional bridges are needed to be constructed in Cluster 5.
See Annex 36
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Figure 65 General Proposed Land Use Map of the Central District
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Figure 66 General Proposed Land Use Map of the North Western District
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Figure 67 General Proposed Land Use Map of the South Western District
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Figure 68 General Proposed Land Use Map of the South Eastern District
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Figure 69 General Proposed Land Use Map of the North Eastern District
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5.2.2.2Rural Service Centers (RSC)

There are six rural service centers designated in the City of Tayabas.
These are strategically located to facilitate the growth and development of
the area and surrounding rural barangays. This serves as the main focal area
for trade and commerce, provision of different social services, education and
other support services as an extension of the main growth area or the Old
Poblacion.
A. RSC Ilasan
The first rural service center (RSC) is situated in the north eastern
portion of City of Tayabas. It includes the entirety of Barangay Ilasan
Ibaba and Ilasan Ilaya and some portions of the following barangays:
Talolong (15%, southeast portion), Masin (5%, upper portion), Alupay
(5%, Eastern portion) and Silangang Katigan (25%, northeastern
portion). Based on 2010 NSO census, these rural barangays has a total of
3261 that belongs to 714 families. It covers a total land area equivalent to
11 square kilometers or about 1086 hectares. Its gross and net population
density is at 300 and 246 consequently. On the average, RSC Ilasan grew
in population with 217 individuals from 2007 to 2010 NSO Census. This
gives a growth rate of 2.32% and is expected to have an additional of at
least 900 people by 2020 with a total of 4199.
RSC Ilasan covers an expanse of 421.96 hectares of land. Majority
of its land uses about 38.78% (163.64 ha) comprised diversified
crops/banana, closely followed by rice land at 29.2% (123.22 ha). The
existing land uses are as follows: residential areas, 20.58 ha; institutional
areas, 1.43 ha; infrastructure, 8.41 ha; and wake and interment areas,
0.63 ha among others.
In order to efficiently and effectively provide different social
services and economic support system, the following landuses are
proposed to be developed:
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 Additional 10.95 ha are converted for residential purposes with a

total of 31.53 ha. Most of which are vacant lots located in Ibabang
Ilasan, Ilayanag Ilasana and Talolong.
 Some residential areas (1.55 ha) are proposed to be converted to
commercial areas situated in Ibabang Ilasan and Ilayang Ilasan.
 A total of 15.81 ha are devoted for infrastructure. This includes the
existing infrastructure areas (8.41 ha), diversified crops/banana
(2.57 ha), residential areas (1.46 ha), vacant lots (1.36 ha), rice
lands (1.28 ha), coconut lands (0.29 ha), institutional areas (0.23
ha), stream/protection areas (0.14 ha), and easements (0.07 ha).
 Open spaces are placed in Ilayang Ilasan covering a total land area
of 3.19 ha. This mainly includes conversion of coconut lands (0.22
ha) and diversified crops/banana (2.97 ha).
Improvement of provincial road going to Barangay Nagsinamo,

Lucban is needed. See Figure70
B. RSC Palale
The second rural service center (RSC) is situated in the
easternmost portion of City of Tayabas, as shown in Figure71. It includes
the entirety of Barangay Palale Ibaba and Palale Ilaya with a total of 4525
individuals that belongs to 990 families based on 2010 NSO census. More
so, portions of Kanlurang Palale (10%, Eastern part), Silangang Palale
(10%, Western part) and Valencia (10%, Southeastern part) are covered
by RSC Palale. This covers a total land area of 44 square kilometers or
about 4408 hectares. Its gross and net population density is at 103 and
186 accordingly. On the average, RSC Palale grew in population with 117
individuals from 2007 to 2010 NSO Census. This gives a growth rate of
0.88% and is expected to have an additional of at least 1300 people by
RSC Palale has an expanse of 1696.94 hectares of land. A total of
15.39 ha of land are converted to residential areas which includes vacant
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lots (9.32 ha), diversified crops (4.78 ha) and coconut lands (1.29 ha). On
the other hand, a total of 1.71 hectares of residential areas are converted
to commercial areas.
Additional schools and other institutional facilities are also
established in the RSC Palale. This constitutes the existing institutional
areas (1.73 ha) and diversified crops (0.5 ha) converted as such with a
total land area of 1.78 hectares or about 0.1% of the total land area of RSC
Palale.
Other land uses established in RSC Palale are cemetery/wake and
interment areas with 10.22 hectares and open spaces with 6.79 hectares
which are mainly diversified crops (2.6 ha) and vacant lots (1.79 ha)
converted.
C. RSC Anos
The third rural service center (RSC) is situated in the westernmost
portion of City of Tayabas. This covers four (4) barangays under Cluster 2
and three (3) barangays under Cluster 3. It includes the entirety of
Barangay Anos, Bukal Ibaba (50%, Eastern part), Gibanga (10%, Eastern
part) and Malaoa (50%, Mid-section part) of Cluster 2 and Barangay Potol
(30%, Northwestern part), Baguio (10%, lower part) and Calumpang (5%,
upper part) of Cluster 3. These barangays has a total of 2815 that belongs
to 616 families based on 2010 NSO census. It covers a total land area
equivalent to 15 square kilometers or about 1501 hectares. Its gross and
net population density is at 188 and 170 respectively. On the average, RSC
Anos grew in population with 35 individuals from 2007 to 2010 NSO
Census. This gives a growth rate of 0.42% and is expected to have an
additional of at least 810 people by 2020 with a total of 3625.
RSC Anos covers a total land area of 954.22 hectares. Majority of
its land uses are residential areas with a total of 62.43 hectares. There is
an additional of 2.21 hectares of diversified crops (Barangay Potol)
converted to institutional areas with a total of 3.57 hectares. There is also
about 1.13 hectares of diversified crops converted to establish open
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spaces situated in Barangay Anos providing a total of 1.47 hectares of

open spaces.
About 9.74 hectares of land are used as agro-industrial areas. This
includes poultry farms located in Barangay Bukal Ibaba and Barangay
Anos. Other land uses found present in the rural service center are rice
lands areas (118.53 ha), coconut land areas (127.1 ha) and easements
(145 ha) as part of the protection area among others shown in Figure72.
D. RSC Wakas
Another rural service center (RSC) is situated in the south most
portion of City of Tayabas. This covers four (4) barangays under Cluster 3
and five (5) barangays under Cluster 4. It includes barangays Tongko
(40%, upper portion), Potol (10%, Western part), Nangka Ilaya (10%,
Southeastern part) and Nangka Ibaba (50%, Eastern part) under Cluster 3
and Lakawan (30%, Southern part), Mate (tip most portion, Western pat),
Mateuna (tip most portion, Southern part), Wakas (50%, Southern
region) and Pandakaki (50%, Western part) under Cluster 4. These
barangays has a total population of 7792 that belongs to 1705 families
based on 2010 NSO census. It covers a total land area equivalent to 8.9
square kilometers or about 894 hectares. Its gross and net population
density is at 871 and 651 person per square kilometer accordingly. On the
average, RSC Wakas grew in population with 154 individuals from 2007
to 2010 NSO Census. This gives a growth rate of 0.67% and is expected to
have an additional of at least 2241 people by 2020 with a total of 10003.
RSC Wakas covers a total land area of 913.46 hectares. The
residential areas have a total land area of 84.71 hectares. About 20% of
which, are vacant lots converted to residential areas with a total of 16.34
hectares. More so, a total of 53.62 hectares are used for agro-industrial
areas. This constitutes the existing agro-industrial areas (5.88 ha) located
in Barangay Wakas and Pandakaki and converted some rice lands (0.29
ha) in Barangay Pandakaki, diversified crop lands (24.12 ha) in Barangay
Lakawan and Pandakaki, and coconut lands (23.33 ha) in Barangay
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Pandakaki and Lakawan. The existing agro-industrial area is mostly

poultry farms. There is also an existing industrial area with 4.72 hectares
located in Barangay Tongko, as shown in Figure73.
Additional schools and other institutional facilities are also
established in the RSC Wakas. This constitutes the existing institutional
areas (1.54 ha) and diversified crops (0.78%) converted as such with a
total land area of 2.32 hectares.
Other land uses established in RSC Wakas are commercial areas
with 0.2 hectares of residential areas reclassified, open spaces with 0.5
hectares which are mainly vacant lots and infrastructure support
facilities. There is also Linear Park, visual corridor, and special service
area to be established in Barangay Wakas with a total area of 1.17, 0.16
and 0.52 hectares accordingly.
E. RSC Camaysa
The northeastern RSC of the city includes the entirety of three
barangays under Cluster 2 namely Camaysa, Dapdap, and Lalo and
portions of Barangay Alitao (20%, Southeastern part) and Ipilan (40%,
upper portion). It also covers the entirety of Barangay Ibas, and portions
of Barangay Opias (50%, Western part) and Pook (50%, Western part)
under Cluster 5. The rural barangays has a total of 7974 that belongs to
1745 families based on 2010 NSO census. It covers a total land area
equivalent to 13.42 square kilometers or about 1341.71 hectares. Its
gross and net population density is at 594 and 614 people per square
kilometer accordingly. On the average, RSC Camaysa grew in population
with 17 individuals from 2007 to 2010 NSO Census. This gives a growth
rate of 0.07% and is expected to have an additional of at least 2293
people by 2020 with a total of 10267.
RSC Camaysa covers a total land area of 1686.21 hectares. Majority
of the land uses in RSC Camaysa are residential areas with a total of 82.09
hectares. There is about 7.65 hectares of land converted to residential
areas which includes diversified crops (1.74 ha), coconut lands (0.12 ha)
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and vacant lots (5.79 ha). More so, there are coconut lands (0.59 ha) and
diversified crop land (1.06 ha) located in Barangay Dapdap added to the
existing institutional area with a total of 3.39 hectares. These primarily
comprise the expansion of schools and other institutional facilities.
Additional 0.7 hectares of open spaces is also established in Barangay
Dapdap with a total of 23.5 hectares.
The rural service covers different land uses such as the tourism or
conservation areas (272.05 ha), rice lands (572.76 ha), and easements
(138.12 ha) among others. More so, there is an agro-industrial area (1.56
ha) specifically poultry farms located in Barangay Dapdap. See Figure74.
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Figure 70 Ilasan Rural Service Center Map
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Figure 71 Palale Rural Service Center Map
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Figure 72 Anos Rural Service Center Map
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Figure 73 Wakas Rural Service Center Map
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Figure 74 Camaysa Rural Service Center Map
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5.2.3 Main Growth Areas

There are two additional growth areas identified in the City of
Tayabas comprised by three barangays each. These are located in the
southwest and eastern portion of the city. The identified additional growth
area located in the southwest portion of the city is proposed to be
categorized as urban area in accordance to the new definition of urban area
place based on the NSCB Executive Board Resolution No. 9 of 2003.
Meanwhile, the growth area in the eastern portion came up as a policy option
to address issues and challenges identified in the previous chapter.
5.2.3.1 Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area

The increase in population, commercial and industrial
establishment, and social support services resulted to the creation and
designation of the area as one of the growth areas of the city. However, the
expansion and sprawl of development is limited and confined to its current
area and is controlled by the Local Government Unit (LGU) for it is still part
of the hazard prone areas. It has a total land area of 1210.9 hectares that
covers the entirety of three barangays namely: Calumpang, Isabang, and
Mayowe.
The Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area is situated in the southwest
portion of the city. It has emerged as portion of the city were most of the
economic activities occur. It includes residential, commercial, retail,
government, financial institutions, and medical support among others.
More so, the presence of the Maharlika Highway triggers the development
of big subdivisions left and right as well as commercial establishments, and
school. It resulted to different opportunities that strengthen the
development of the area.
Similarly with the new CBD, the Calumpang-Isabang main growth
area has high accessibility to different forms of services that commands
highest property values. It attracts more investors for commercial and
business establishments. However, like the new CBD the main growth area
is situated in the hazard prone areas classified as moderate to high. This
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poses threats or risks to people and to different land uses that comprises
the main growth area thus, minimal development is observed. The
Calumpang-Isabang growth area focused on the development of
commercial and industrial establishments, residential uses for there are
already ongoing projects, social support facilities like circulation roads and
devoted land uses for parks and recreation amenities.
main growth area are the following:
Residential Areas. There is about 47.52 hectares of land added to the

existing residential area. Lands converted for this purpose are mostly
diversified crops in Isabang and Mayowe with 42.67hectares. Other
lands converted are coconut areas in Isabang with 2.79 hectares and
vacant lots in Mayowe with 2.06 hectares. A total of 288.2 hectares are
used for settlements in the growth area.
Creation of a Park. The Calumpang-Isabang Growth area comprises a

park located at the south east portion. It consists conversion of some
diversified crops (16.10 ha) and coconut land areas (1.05 ha). This
serves as park and recreation area which primarily includes
recreational facilities. This covers an estimated area of 17.15 hectares.
Creation of a Linear Park. A linear park will be established near the

boundary of Tayabas and Sariaya with a total area of 1.06 hectares.
The park will be place adjacent to a river near the proposed Sariaya
boundary arch. The said park has its multiple functions such as
riverbank stabilizer, open space for recreation of the visiting tourists
and local residents, and protection on encroachment of settlements
into the river.
Establishment of the Commercial Zone. The commercial zone in the

growth area is located at the heart of the Calumpang-Isabang Area. It
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follows the stretch of Maharlika highway with center node located

adjacent to the expressway. There is about 90% increase in the total
land area devoted for commercial establishment and related industry
or a total of 150.23 hectares. This includes conversion of residential
areas (34.68 ha), diversified crops (84.65 ha), coconut land areas
(15.48 ha), vacant spaces (2.63 ha), and infrastructure (0.03 ha). This
provides a total of 150.23 hectares. The conversion of land uses is
found in Isabang, Calumpang and Mayowe.
Establishment of the Industrial Zone. A total of 61.82 hectares is

devoted to industrial uses. This includes the existing industrial area
with 14.68 hectares. There are 43.96 hectares of diversified crops, 3.1
hectares of coconut land areas and 0.08 hectares of infrastructure
located in Isabang and Mayowe are converted for the said purpose.
This comprised light industrial establishments.
Institutional Areas. Expansion of institutional areas specifically

additional educational and facilities is established in the main growth
area. This covers a total of 48.82 hectares which comprises the
existing institutional area of 4.67 hectares and converted diversified
crops and coconut land areas with 30.13 and 14.02 hectares
respectively both situated in Calumpang and Isabang.
Establishment of the Production Areas. The main growth area

proposed a production area that will also serve as an open space
located in the western part of Isabang. This has an expanse of 157.3
hectares that includes conversion of coconut land areas (13.73 ha) and
diversified crops (143.91 ha) situated in Isabang and Mayowe. The
production area will constitutes combination of fruit trees, perennial
trees and cash crops popularly known as the agroforestry farm.
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Establishment of Open Space. The Calumpang-Isabang main growth

area includes the establishment of open space located in Isabang. It
covers a total of 19.42 hectares. This constitutes the existing parks and
recreational areas with 0.16 hectares and conversion of diversified
crops (17.96 ha) and coconut land areas (1.05 ha) both situated in
Isabang.
Creation and establishment of Greenbelt. Greenbelts are established

in the new main growth area in order to neutralize and balance the
built and unbuilt areas. This covers 43.87 hectares of land located in
Mayowe, Isabang and Calumpang. This includes conversion of coconut
lands (0.21 ha), diversified crops (3.73 ha) and easements (39.93 ha).
Circulation Network. Due to the presence of enclaves, all of the

existing roads of the subdivisions of the area will be opened to the
public to ease the future vehicular traffic at the area. Barangay and
City Roads with sidewalks and complete street furniture will also be
established to connect the existing roads at the area with lengths of
3.17 km and 0.45 km respectively (as shown in Figure75). No
structures and other activities shall be allowed on all sidewalks and no
vehicles are allowed to park in all roads of the Calumpang-Isabang
Growth area. To add more, an area of _hectares will be designated to a
terminal which will cater commuters going to the new CBD and New
Town-Growth Area. More so, a total 12.25 hectares was allotted for
the proposed extension of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX-TR4)
Improvements in the circulation network in the Calumpang-
Isabang Areas are proposed: (1) road linkages which includes the
construction of connecting roads that links barangay roads located in
the west part of Isabang (213.31 m, 385.35 m, 439.78 m and 279.39
m) and between national road, barangay roads and commercial center
(1415.66m); (2) road improvements for barangay roads (2288.16 m,
2835.1 m and 1972.99 m); (3) alternate routes connecting main road
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of the Ayala Subdivision (1861.12 m) and Vista Verde Subdivision

(1128.21 m) to barangay road and national road with a total stretch of
2989.33 meters. See Figure76
Other Land Uses. A special service areas located in Barangay

Calumpang is proposed to be developed. It covers a total land area of
0.5 hectares. More so, additional 6.3 hectares of wake and interment
areas are to be established. These are mainly diversified crops/banana
situated in Barangay Mayowi providing a total of 15.28 hectares of
wake and internment areas.
Based on the NSO population census on 2010 total population of

Barangay Isabang already reached a total of 6076 which, in accordance to
the NSCB new definition of urban area is already considered as such.
Barangay Calumpang has a total population of 4020. This made the
barangay a candidate for reclassification from rural to urban barangay.
Using the NSO population data in 2007 and 2010, the average population
growth rate in the main growth area is at 5.58%. Barangay Isabang has the
highest growth rate with 8.44% while Barangay Calumpang has the lowest
growth rate at 2.24%. By 2020, at least another 3000 people will be added
for a total of 13842. The projected increase in population is proposed to be
placed in the selected residential areas in the main growth area. Provided
that the main growth area is already full, the other main growth area which
is the New Town will accommodate the increase in population. Proposed
spatial development like the industrial zone area, government centers,
educational facilities, recreation areas among others are also placed in the
growth area. This spatial strategy mainly considered the hazards identified
and the risk it poses to the community, to properties as well as investment.
5.2.3.2 New Town-Growth Area

The New Town is the proposed growth area of the city. This is the
preferred urban form of the community as a result of the public
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consultation conducted. It primarily addresses the different spatial

constraints and risks from different hazards identified in the City of
Tayabas. However, its establishment requires long period time and requires
high investment for it will entirely be established from scratch.
It has a total land area of 539.97 hectares that covers portion of four
rural barangays namely: Lawigue, Palale Kanluran Alsam and Masin.
Barangays Palale Kanluran and Lawigue comprised the biggest percentage
share in the New Town with 39% (196 ha) and 38% (196 ha) respectively.
Barangay Alsam has a percentage share of 19% (97.54 ha) while Barangay
Masin has the smallest share of 4% (19.05 ha).
The proposed growth area will housed the majority of the spatial
developments such as residential areas, commercial establishments,
government center, tertiary school, production areas, game and
recreational facilities and social support services among others. It is located
in the eastern portion of the City of Tayabas. More so, it is the portion of the
city identified with lesser risk on the different hazards and with high
potential opportunity for economic growth. The different land uses
identified in the New Town are strategically positioned adjacent to the
Tayabas–Mauban National Highway. This made the New Town accessible to
and fro the Poblacion and to nearby towns.
The New Town, being a proposed spatial strategy still needs to
establish different infrastructures, social support facilities and other
amenities before it can command high value properties. However, due to its
safe location, values of properties will tend to go high. This serves as a vital
factor that can attract more investors for commercial and business
establishments.
New Town are the following:
Residential Areas. There is about 151.72 hectares of land added to

the existing residential area. Lands converted for this purpose are
mostly diversified crops with 103.62 hectares situated in Alsam.
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Lawigue, Masin and Kanlurang Palale. Other lands converted are: (a)
coconut land area with 36.83 hectares in Alsam. Lawigue, and
Kanlurang Palale; (b) rice land areas with 9.62 hectares in Alsam.
Lawigue, and Kanlurang Palale; and (c) vacant lots with1.65 hectares
in Kanlurang Palale. A total of 196.48 hectares are used for
settlements in the growth area. The established residential lands are
coupled with a well-planned design that provide good circulation and
accessibility to different social services and to nearby barangays and
towns in general.
Parks and Recreational Areas. A total of 112.29 hectares of land is

devoted for parks and recreation areas. Parks are situated
strategically in residential areas and institutional area among others.
There is also a recreational area located near the institutional area.
Some diversified crops (9.49 ha), coconut lands (2.58 ha) and rice land
areas (0.22 ha) are converted to establish these land uses. This serves
as area for relaxation and enjoyment with complete gaming and
recreational facilities.
Establishment of the Commercial Zone. There are two commercial

zones in the growth area, situated adjacent to the Tayabas-Mauban
National Highway. This covers a total area of 62.17 hectares. In order
to establish the commercial zone, different land uses are converted
such as the following: 2.97 hectares of agro-industrial areas, 23.67
hectares of coconut lands, 27.14 hectares of diversified crops, 0.2
hectares of institutional areas, 7 hectares of residential areas, 1.1
hectares of rice lands, 0.08 hectares of easements and 0.55 ha of
vacant lots located in Barangay Lawigue.
Establishment of Government Center: Institutional Area. A

government center is established in the New Town. This covers a total
of 48.77 hectares of land which comprises the proposed tertiary
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school, city hall and other government offices. This provides office
spaces for government agencies and other related institutions. The
Institutional Area primarily includes conversion of diversified crops
(22.95 ha), coconut lands (18.76 ha) and rice land areas (6.12 ha)
found in Lawigue and Kanlurang Palale.
Circulation Network/Road Infrastructure. The existing roads

established in the area constitute a total of 4.09 hectares. There is an
additional of 36.58 hectares of road within the New Town with a total
of 40.67 hectares. This facilitates good circulation in the growth area
and provides accessibility from different services in the area. City
roads that will be established in the area will be divided into two
classifications: Primary City Roads and Secondary City Roads. Primary
city roads will have a width of 15 meters and the Secondary city roads
will have a width of 12 meters. All city roads in the area will have one
meter sidewalks and complete street furniture. No structures and
other activities shall be allowed on all sidewalks and no vehicles are
allowed to park in all roads of the New Town Growth area. More so, a
terminal with an area of _km will also be established at the area to
cater the people going to the other two growth areas of Tayabas.
Production Area. Production area which is specifically into

agroforestry farm is established in the New Town. This is located in
Barangay Lawigue and Alsam, between the institutional and
residential areas, adjacent to the Tayabas-Mauban Road. It covers a
total of 24.3 hectares of land that primarily comprise conversion of
coconut lands (4.62 ha), rice land areas (2.93 ha) and diversified crops
(12.98 ha). This can serve as a laboratory for agriculture sector and at
the same time provide income for the city.
Establishment of Open Spaces. The New Town includes a total of

23.67 hectares of open spaces located in Alsam, Lawigue and
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Kanlurang Palale. In order to realize the open spaces, conversion of

the following: (a) 12.83 ha of diversified crops, (b) 5.18 ha of coconut
land areas, (c) 2.74 rice land areas, (d) 2.79 ha vacant lots, and (e) 0.13
ha of residential areas.
Establishment of Greenbelts. The greenbelt together with open

spaces maintains the balance between built and unbuilt areas in the
main growth area. This has an expanse of 50.94 hectares that are
mostly easements situated in Lawigue, Alsam, and Kanlurang Palale.
The New Town also includes a total of 33.31 hectares of coconut land
area and consists the following: diversified crops (29.38 ha),
stream/protection areas (7.28 ha), easement (1.66 ha), open spaces (23.67
ha) and rice land areas (9.35 ha) among others.
population of the four rural barangays that comprised the New Town grew
from 5751 to 5778. This gives a positive population growth rate at 0.15%
on the average. This showed a very small increase of population in the area
even though there is three year difference on census. Barangay Alsam and
Barangay Masin showed an increase in population with 61 and 104 from
2007 to 2010, accordingly. This gives the two barangays a population
growth rate of 2.11% and 2.68% respectively. Meanwhile, Barangay
Lawigue and Barangay Palale Kanluran have negative growth rate with
2.05% and 0.48% consequently. It is projected that by 2020, at least
another 1661 individual will be added with a total of 7439. This spatial
strategy mainly considered the hazards identified and the risk it poses to
the community, to properties as well as investment.
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Figure 75 Calumpang-Isabang Main Growth Area Map
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Figure 76 Circulation Network of the proposed Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
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Figure 77 The New Town Main Growth Area Map
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5.2.4 Citywide Spatial Strategy of the City

To realize the full development of the City of Tayabas, 3 citywide
spatial strategies will be implemented all throughout the area. These
strategies are namely the Modified Circumferential Road 2 (C-2), the
establishment of the Sewerage System, putting up of Welcome Arches, and
establishment of the Visual Corridors.
5.2.4.1 Modified Circumferential Road 2 (C-2)

The first spatial strategy is to fully establish the Modified
Circumferential Road 2 (C-2). The idea of the C-2 comes from the spatial
strategy of 1995 CLUP which incorporates the existing roads from
Barangay Lakawan to Mauban and the road from Barangay Kanlurang
Palale to Barangay Ilasan (as shown in Figure78). Its main purpose is to
improve the accessibility to and from the outlying rural barangays of the
city. However, this spatial strategy was modified because it was seen that
the C-2 is traversing in the foot slopes of Mount Banahaw which was
observed to be prone to natural hazards. Furthermore, the presence of C-2
near the Mount Banahaw area would further induce development in the
protected landscape. The design of the modified C-2 was adjusted away
from Mount Banahaw. The present design of C-2 trickled down to Felimon
Perez Street (as shown in Figure79). The modified C-2 includes the National
Road with 12.11 km and Provincial Road with 6.6 km. The barangay roads
that were included into the C-2 will be converted to City Roads with a total
length of 10.93km. The identified Dirt Roads in C-2 with a length of _km
and the proposed connecting City Roads with a length of 5.25km will be
concretized.
5.2.4.2 Sewerage System

The second spatial strategy is the establishment of a sewerage
system. All residential houses, commercial and institutional buildings will
be required to have septic vaults. These septic vaults will be connected to a
separate sewage canal which is adjacent to the existing line canal of the city.
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More so, a centralized septage facility, located near the proposed sanitary
landfill, will be established to process all the septage coming from all septic
vaults of the city. In this regard, no direct discharges of waste water will be
observed into the rivers and streams. Thus, this will help to keep the
integrity of the Tayabas’ environment.
5.2.4.3 Welcome Arches

The third spatial strategy is the establishment of the 7 welcome
arches (i.e. Sariaya boundary arch, Lucena boundary arch 1, Lucena
boundary arch 2, Lucena boundary arch 3, Lucban boundary arch, Pagbilao
boundary arch, and Mauban boundary arch) in the primary road
boundaries of the city. These welcome arches will adopt authentic
Tayabasin designs which will represent the culture and history of Tayabas.
This is to inform the visitors of city that they are entering or leaving
Tayabas (as shown in Figure80).
5.2.4.4 Security Measures

The fourth spatial strategy is the placement of security measures
into public parks and heritage sites. To prevent further destruction and
proliferation of bad elements in these areas, proper security measures will
be applied (e.i. placement of guards, cctv cameras, and proper lightings).
5.2.4.5 Visual Corridors

The fifth and final spatial strategy is the establishment of the three
visual corridors in the city. No buildings or structures shall be placed in
front of these corridors while facing the view of Mount Banahaw. Viewing
decks and a small parking space will be allotted in this area. The first visual
corridor will be placed adjacent to the Tayabas-Sariaya road in Barangay
Baguio with a total area of 0.41 hectares, the second visual corridor will be
placed adjacent to Tayabas-Lucena road in Barangay Wakas with a total
area of 0.36 hectares, and the last will be placed adjacent to Ilasan-Masin
road in Barangay Masin (as shown in Figure81)
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Figure 78 The 1995 Circumferential Road 2 (C-2)
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Figure 79 The Modified Circumferential Road 2 (C-2)
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Figure 80 The Welcome Arches
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Figure 81 The Visual Corridors
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CHAPTER 6
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN: POLICY INTERVENTION
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I. Introduction
This chapter continues the previous one. It embodies the proposed
policies deemed appropriate for each of the geographical areas or barangay
clusters described in Chapter 5. Policies come in the form of developmental
intervention measures such as programs, projects and non-projects or services
rendered by the public sector. Another form of policies consists of regulatory
measures such as zoning, taxation, and the like, which seek to prohibit, curb, or
mitigate the effect of certain individual or group behavior that is deemed
inimical to the general welfare of the city’s inhabitants. This chapter deals with
the developmental intervention measures. The regulatory measures and other
details of implementing the CLUP are the subject of Chapter 7.
Consistent with the national goals of physical planning as expounded in
Chapter 2, the proposed policies aim to achieve for each area in particular and
for the entire city in general:
a. Rational distribution of the population;
b. Access by the population to social services and economic opportunities;
c. Sustainable utilization of resources; and
d. Maintenance of environmental integrity.
The policy proposals are further grouped under the four land use
categories adopted by the National Land Use Committee. The four categories are
briefly described below.
II. The land Use Categories

In any given territory all land uses can be classified into four functional
types: settlements or areas utilized for living, production areas or areas for
making a living, infrastructure areas or areas occupied by physical structures
and facilities that support both functions of living and making a living, and

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protection areas or areas that are not utilized for any of the above functions but
which serve as life support system. The settlements, production and
infrastructure areas constitute the built up area or the built form whereas the
protection area is the unbuilt environment. These four land use categories are
used to organize the land use policies proposed in the plan. This ensures
complete coverage of any given territory. Existing land uses in, and future land
use policies for City of Tayabas are classified accordingly. Table 15 shows the
summary of land uses per policy areas used in the chapter with corresponding
area in hectares and designated color code. The table is based from the HLURB
Guidelines modified as seen needed.
Table 15 Existing and proposed land uses (in hectares) per policy areas with
corresponding color coding
Area
Land Use Categories (in hectares) Color Coding
Existing Proposed
General Land Use Areas
Settlements
Residential 886.15 1075.04
Commercial 17.68 198.22
Industrial 73.59 178.73
Institutional 77.75 78.3
Heritage Site 23.84 2.91
Linear Parks 2.91 1.41
Subtotal 1108.56 1621.1
Production Areas
Agriculture
Rice Lands 2449.98 2420.18
Diversified Crops 6922.39 6498.52
Coconut land Areas 4248.72 4087.8
Agro-industrial 23.45 46.92
Tourism/Conservation Areas 2436.13 2436.13
Agroforestry Production Areas 0 20.32
Subtotal 16080.67 15509.87
Infrastructure Areas
General Infrastructure/Utilities 212.8 273.1
Cemeteries/Memorial Parks 13.73 15.4
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Area
Land Use Categories (in hectares) Color Coding
Existing Proposed
Buffer zones/greenbelts 7.68
Subtotal 226.53 296.18
Protection Areas
Stream/Protection Areas 709.2 708.42
Tourism/Conservation Areas 2436.13 2436.13
Protected Landscape 2195.35 2195.35
Greenbelts 0 7.68
Easement 1884.82 1874.21
Forest Land Areas 1018.94 1018.94
Visual Corridor 2.06
Subtotal 8244.44 8240.73
6.2.1 Settlement Areas

Settlement areas in City of Tayabas comprise residential areas and
other areas utilized principally for living or activities associated with the
residential function. These include institutions that cater to the health,
educational, cultural and recreational needs of the inhabitants. Residential
areas in the urban area differ from those in the rural area.
6.2.2 Infrastructure Areas

Infrastructure areas are those utilized in the establishment of public
facilities such as roads, ports, airports and the like, utilities such as power,
water, telecommunications, as well as public institutions like government
centers, public schools, barangay halls, etc. The area allocated to
infrastructures for purposes of policy generation and enforcement includes
not only the actual building site but also includes the regulation easement or
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6.2.3 Production Areas

Production areas are those devoted to the creation of wealth in general,
such as the production of goods and services for own consumption or for the
market. Production areas may also be referred to as areas for making a living
or where livelihood activities are carried out. Production facilities may be
stand-alone such as factories located in designated industrial zones or inter-
mixed with or co-located in residential areas. Some production areas are
located away from urban areas such as agricultural farms and mining sites.
Most production activities such as commercial and office establishments are
always located in urban environments.
6.2.4 Protection Areas

Protected areas are those areas where human settlements are generally
not allowed. These include protected areas for the maintenance of
biodiversity in critical ecosystems, for sustaining a desired level of food
security, for protecting the human population from disasters, and for
ensuring the continued link between generations through preservation of
common heritage. In conceptual terms, protected areas function as the life-
support system for the other three areas. In terms of land use outcomes, the
protection areas are the open, unbuilt, and usually vegetated areas.
III. Policy Intervention Measures by Area Clusters
6.3.1 Proposed Policies for Urban Area

For purposes of policy formulation and enforcement the urban area is
presented into two sections: the new central business district and non-CBD
periphery.
6.3.1.1 The New Central Business District (CBD)

A. Development Theme for the Area
Pursuant to the spatial strategy in the New CBD Area described in
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current expanse. This is attributed to the different hazards identified

present in the area and the risks it poses to the community as well as to
properties thus majority of the development will be established in the
proposed New Town. However, because it is located in the heart of the
city where economic activities are present, investors will still tend to do
business in the area. Commercial belts are established to guide the
investors where they can locate their businesses. The biggest commercial
belt is located near the market where large businesses are observed
present on both sides along the national highway. Furthermore, small
commercial establishments are placed in three other designated
commercial belts.
The New CBD: Old Poblacion covers a very small area that it can no
longer provide spaces for the establishment of subdivision, industries and
other land uses. To date nearly all existing private residential
subdivisions are located in Barangay Isabang and other barangays located
outside the New CBD Area. As a result, there are rural barangays need to
be reclassified as urban barangay namely Lalo, Ipilan, Calumpang,
Isabang, Mateuna, Palale Ibaba, Wakas, and Opias. The different socio-
economic activities and work-related trips of this large population are
causing the traffic congestion along the Filemon Perez Street (Calumpang-
Isabang Area to Poblacion Area), Apolinario dela Cruz Street (Poblacio
Area to Lucena), Luis Palad Street (along the market) and Manuel Quezon
Avenue (Pobacion Area to Lucban) which are amongst the major access
routes to the New CDB.
Creation of circulation network and having a new traffic scheme
within the CBD is needed to prevent congestion. A more rational policy
that will help address congestion and safety of the community is to
encourage public and private investors to put their investments in the
proposed new town. Only the existing commercial establishments and
small scale enterprise will be accommodated in the designated areas
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B. Proposed Programs in Support of the Development Theme

B. 1 Programs on Settlements
a. Building socialized housing in Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area to
provide in-city relocation for the existing informal settlers observed
in Alitao River and settlements situated in easements.
b. Enforcement of ordinance regarding the re-restoration of culture
and heritage of the City of Tayabas. The houses and establishments
among others, covered by the heritage zone will modify their
structures accordingly to ancient times.
c. Renovation of the current city hall located in Barangay San Diego
Zone 1
d. Provide pay parking spaces in Baranga San Roque Zone 1 and
prohibit parking along all the streets in the Poblacion Area through
strengthening of existing ordinances/legislation
e. Regulation of emigrants or informal settlers through local ordinance.
f. Bringing full electric power service to all households in Angeles Zone
I (26), San Isidro Zone III (24), and Angustias Zone IV (17) among
others.
g. Upgrading the water system to level II or level III in the entire
barangay of Lita (22) and Angeles Zone 1 (9) among others.
h. Dredging of the Alitao River as part of disaster risk reduction and
preparedness
i. Engineering intervention in the upper portion of the City to prevent
landslide (i.e. coco coir, vetiver grass)
j. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
early warning system
k. Establishment of evacuation sites in the New Town
l. Establish alternative access roads and bridges: from Wakas to
Mateuna through Lovely meadows; and Lucena diversion to
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B. 2 Programs on Infrastructures
Road Circulation
a. Master Planning of the Poblacion CBD
b. Rehabilitation of the road circulation
c. Stationing Traffic Enforcers in all busy roads
d. Pedestrianization of all identified narrow roads
e. Installation of street furniture
f. Establishment of sidewalks in all roads
g. Observance of the 3 meter easement from the sidewalks in all busy
roads
h. Enactment of an ordinance prohibiting other activities/structures in
all sidewalks
i. Creation of Public Parking Space
j. Creation of an ordinance prohibiting parking on roads
Sewage Disposal
a. Creation of a separate sewage canals from the existing line canals
b. Enactment of an ordinance requiring all buildings to have septic
vaults with direct connection to the sewage canals
c. Establishment of a centralized septage treatment facility
Domestic Water Supply
a. Creation of MOA between LGU-Tayabas and QMWD regarding the
24/7 supply of water within Cluster 1
b. Request on QMWD to upgrade their water treatment facilities and
water distribution system
c. Feasibility Study on the establishment of LGU owned water district
Solid Waste Management
a. Enactment of an ordinance regarding solid waste management
b. IEC on Proper Solid Waste Management
c. Deputation of all Barangay Police as enforcers on proper solid waste
management
Power Supply
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b. Harnessing alternative sources of energy

Flood Control and Drainage
a. Enactment of an ordinance regarding the encroachment of
structures in all line canals
b. Strategic Dredging of narrow and shallow rivers
c. Riprapping of all identified stiff and prone to erosion riverbanks
Public Safety
a. Procurement of additional fire trucks and fire equipment
b. Assessment and rehabilitation of all fire hydrants
c. Identification of blighted areas prone to fire
d. Establishment of additional police outposts
Public Educational Institutions
a. Rehabilitation of dilapidated classrooms
b. Establishment of additional classrooms in schools with above
standard classroom to pupil/student ratio
Health Facilities
a. Upgrading of BHS equipment and facilities
b. Procurement of additional beds in birthing station
c. Creation of a City Hospital
Outdoor Recreation and Open Space
a. Creation of a linear park
b. Creation of a multi-purpose activity fair grounds
c. Rehabilitation of Rizal Park, Bandstand, and Patio
d. Creation of a water sports complex/ eco-adventure park
B. 3 Production-Support Programs
a. Conduct a study to identify streets to be pedestrianized and city
blocks to be designated as commercial belts, including the operation
of heritage commercial areas within the Old Poblacion.
b. Designation of one commercial belt for products locally made and
native to City of Tayabas.
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d. Enhance technical skills of the local residents through conduct of

seminars, trainings, and workshops lead by the LGU
e. Strengthen partnerships between LGU and private sectors for
additional fund sources and allocation.
f. Establish a product development office.
g. Provision of assistance to the development of the area’s tourism
potentials such as:
1. Development of the heritage zone within the Old Poblacion that
covers Barangay Angustias Zone 1, 2 and 4; Barangay San Roque
Zone 1; and Barangay San Diego Zone 1 and 2.
2. Creation of Linear Park along Alitao River and promotion of the
park as Heritage Park and recreational area of the city.
3. Promotion of eco-adventure parks and water related sports
B. 4 Environmental Protection Programs

Public Parks
a. Rehabilitation of Rizal Park and Bandstand through proper
landscaping
b. Rehabilitation of the stalls in bandstand with a uniform design
c. Enactment of an ordinance regarding Vandalism
d. Assigning security personnel in Bandstand
e. Installation of lighting posts and spotlights
Heritage Sites
a. Restoration and maintenance of Basilica Minore of Saint Michael,
Casa Comunidad de Tayabas, Sanctuario de las Almas, Ermita
Church, and Alitao Bridge
b. No more than 3 storey building shall be permitted to rise within the
heritage zone
c. Creation of the Heritage Monitoring Team
d. Enforcement of the existing ordinance regarding heritage sites
e. Installation of lightings and additional security measures

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Telecommunication Tower Easement

a. Relocation of informal settlers within the telecommunication tower
easement
b. Enactment of an ordinance against squatting within
telecommunication tower easement
Transmission Line Easement
easement
River Easement
a. Relocation of informal settlers within the river easement
b. Rehabilitation of river easements
Road Easement
a. Enforcement of the three (3) meter road easement in all busy roads
Rice Lands
a. Enactment an ordinance protecting all rice lands
b. Enforcement of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
c. Implementation of the idle land tax
d. Government acquisition of unproductive rice lands
e. Government assistance to rice farmers: marketing, research and
development, provision of pesticides, fertilizers, seedlings,
equipment, machinery, post-harvest facility
Coconut Lands
a. Enactment an ordinance protecting all coconut lands
b. Enforcement of the coconut preservation act
c. Government assistance to rice farmers: marketing, research and
equipment, machinery, post-harvest facility, training on value
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6.3.1.2 The Non- CBD Periphery

A. Development Theme for the Non-CBD Periphery
Similarly with the Old Poblacion, the non-CBD periphery is at risk
with different forms of hazards identified which are primarily volcanic
hazard and land slide. This forfeits the usual role of the urban periphery
as the catch basin for development overspill of the New CBD. Instead it
serves as area of public development, where in different social support
infrastructures and services are established. This will ensure continuous
provision of services to the community that the New CDB can no longer
provide due to limited space. More so, conversion of the remaining
agricultural lands to urban uses will be avoided to maintain food security
and safety as well.
The non-CBD periphery will only allow major public investments
and developments. Meanwhile, major private developments will be placed
in the proposed node which is the New Town.

a. Building socialized housing and construction of medium-rise
housing in Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area to provide in-city
relocation for the existing informal settlers observed in Cluster 2
(Ipilan, 17), Cluster 3 (Isabang, 148; Baguio, 67; Calumpang, 23; and
Nangka Ibaba, 19), Cluster 4 (Wakas, 28), Cluster 5 (Opias, 13)and
settlements situated in easements.
b. Installation of signage for directions and alternate route to prevent
traffic congestions
c. Upgrading water systems to level II and level III and ensuring 100%
access by households in Lita (22), Camaysa (73), Ipilan (53), Baguio
(38), Mateuna (35), Wakas (30), Nangka Ilaya (26), Lalo (10) and
Opias (40).
d. Bringing to 100% electric service connection to all households in the
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(92), Mateuna (53), Wakas (75), Nangka Ilaya (31), Lalo (77) and
Opias (72).
e. Establishment of public pre-schools in all existing public elementary
schools in the area
f. Providing proper and affordable housing for the secondary level
students who come from far-flung areas preferably one dormitory in
Cluster 2 near Luis Palad High School, another in Cluster 3
specifically in the Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area and another one
in New Town.
g. Construction of Luis Palad Annex.
Road Circulation
a. Rehabilitation of the road circulation
b. Stationing Traffic Enforcers in all busy roads
c. Installation of street furniture
d. Establishment of sidewalks in all roads
e. Observance of the 3 meter easement from the sidewalks in all busy
roads
f. Enactment of an ordinance prohibiting other activities/structures in
all sidewalks
g. Creation of an ordinance prohibiting parking on roads
h. Creation of a LPNHS-Quezon Avenue by-pass road
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b. IEC on Proper Solid Waste Management
c. Deputation of all Barangay Police as enforcers on proper solid waste
management
Power Supply
Public Safety
a. Assessment and rehabilitation of all fire hydrants
b. Identification of blighted areas prone to fire
c. Establishment of additional police outposts
Health Facilities
a. Creation of a water sports complex/ eco-adventure park
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b. Enhance technical skills of the local residents through conduct of

c. Strengthen partnerships between LGU and private sectors for
d. Conduct feasibility/research studies on potential local products in
cooperation with the academe and government agencies (e.g. DOST,
DA-BAR)
e. Strengthening of existing promotional activities
f. Continued feasibility/research studies on potential tourist
destinations
g. Provision of assistance to the development of the area’s tourism
potentials like the promotion of water sports/eco-adventure park

Heritage Sites
a. Restoration and maintenance of Sanctuario de las Almas
b. Creation of the Heritage Monitoring Team
c. Enforcement of the existing ordinance regarding heritage sites
d. Installation of lightings and additional security measures
easement
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Road Easement
Rice Lands
Coconut Lands
6.3.2 Proposed Policies for Rural Areas

There are four rural clusters in City of Tayabas. Each faces different
spatial issues and challenges that require formulation of unique policies and
measures. To the extent possible, clusters are differentiated from one
another. Then at the level of the individual barangays one barangay stands
out being the host to the Cluster center, a site chosen to be the location of
services and facilities for the Cluster-wide population.
6.3.2.1 Cluster 2: Northwestern District

A. Development Theme for Cluster 2
The major challenge for the Northwestern District is how to bring
the level of development at balance with the rest of the city. It comprised
big portions of agricultural areas that needs to be protected and
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the strategy of designating Barangay Camaysa as rural service center is a

take-off for the cluster.
This aims to develop it as the most urbanized community in the
Cluster performing central functions. RSC Camaysa shall serve as a
market place of goods and services produced in the area destined to be
distributed elsewhere either within the cluster or for city wide
distribution. More so, RSC Camaysa shall also serve as the outpost for
extension services of the city government to far-flung communities.

a. Discourage squatting
b. Organize homeowners associations to open up roads for public
access and prevent enclave settlements
c. Naming of streets and provision of directional signs in subdivisions
d. Review the boundaries of the protected area and strictly implement
the guidelines related to it and prohibit any activities adjacent to the
area (i.e. farming, construction of permanent infrastructure)
e. Prohibit settlements in the buffer zone areas of Mt Banahaw, and
easements among others
f. Upgrading water systems to either level II or level III and ensuring
100% access by households in Anos (270), Gibanga (244), Camaysa
(73), Calantas (71), Ipilan (53), Alitao (43) and Lalo (10) among
others
g. Bringing to 100% electric service connection to all households in the
cluster in Lalo (77), Calantas (58), Camaysa (54), Ipilan (44), Dapdap
(26), Anos (25), and Malaoa (20) among others.
h. Establishment of dormitories in Barangay-- for high school students
living in far flung areas to be situated in RSC Camaysa
i. Rehabilitation and reforestation of Mt. Banahaw for long term
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j. Encourage existing farmers to practice best suited farming practices

in the area (i.e. contour farming, organic farming)
k. Institutionalize rainforestation farming for protection, conservation,
promotion of biodiversity as well as profitability
l. Provide alternative livelihood projects to prevent kaingin and
deforestation
m. Engineering intervention in the upper portion of the City to prevent
n. Relocation of residents located in Barangays Alitao, Ila. Bukal, and
Dapdap that has high risk to occurrence of landslides
o. Enforce strict building regulations and use of triangular shape
roofing more adopted to the occurrence of pyroclastic materials
p. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
q. Establishment of evacuation sites in the New Town and
implementation of evacuation plan
r. Establish alternative access roads and bridges
Road Circulation
b. No roads shall be developed further going to Mount Banahaw
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Sewage Disposal
b. All barangays in Cluster 2 must be served by garbage collectors
c. IEC on Proper Solid Waste Management
d. Deputation of all Barangay Police as enforcers on proper solid waste
management
Power Supply
b. Establishment of drainage canals
c. Strategic Dredging of narrow and shallow rivers
d. Riprapping of all identified stiff and prone to erosion riverbanks
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Health Facilities
c. Creation of a Visual Corridor
a. Provision of post-harvest facilities located in RSC Camaysa and RSC
Anos such as:
1. A satellite market and agricultural trading post
2. An Integrated Agricultural Processing Center
3. Establishment and designation of solar driers
b. Centralized waste treatment plant for small hogs and poultry farms
c. Additional production support to agriculture sector in the form of:
1. Establishment of greenhouses
2. Establishment of Agro-forestry area in Barangay Gibanga
d. Support to agricultural-tourism
1. Visual corridor along rice paddies situated in Barangay Dapdap
2. Inclusion of the visual corridor as one of the tourist destination
in the City

Heritage Sites
a. Restoration and maintenance of Puente De Las Despedidas, Puente
De La Ese, and Puente De La Princesa

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Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL)

a. Relocation of settlers within the protected area with full access to
social services
b. Assist the convening of the stakeholders and concerned agencies
about the issuance of CLOA and other tenurial instruments in the
PA
c. Deputation of Bantay Gubat which is supplemental to the Forest
Ranger
d. Enforcement of Forestry Code of the Philippines, Enforcement of
Wildlife Act, and Enforcement of Chainsaw Act
e. Rehabilitation of the identified degraded areas
f. Enactment of an ordinance against vegetable faming/use of
synthetic chemicals (e.g. pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and etc.)
inside the protected landscape
g. Agroforestry program for the farmers that will be affected by
vegetable farming ban inside the protected landscape.
h. Enactment of an ordinance against kaingin, illegal entry, treasure
hunting, and illegal wildlife, plant and timber poaching
i. Establishment of a City Environment and Natural Resource Office
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Rice Lands
Coconut Lands
Forests
a. Enforcement of Forestry Code of the Philippines, Enforcement of
b. Enactment of a local Ordinance for forest protection
c. Deputation of Forest Protection Enforcement Officers
d. Law Enforcement trainings for LGU
6.3.2.2 Cluster 3: Southwestern District

The major challenge for the Southwestern District is how to bring
the level of development at balance with the two major growth areas that
surrounds the district: Old Poblacion and the Calumpang-Isabang Area
considering that it is also situated in the hazard prone areas. The cluster
primarily faces challenges on potable water availability and accessibility.
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which accounts to 43%. More so, about 23% of the residents buy mineral
water as source of drinking water.
The city also faces a big challenge on how to really balance
agricultural areas with fast growing development in the cluster. It
comprised big portions of agricultural areas that needs to be protected
and maintained to secure food for the cluster and for the rest of the city
thus, the strategy of designating Barangay Potol as rural service center
and Calumpang-Isabang Area as one of the Main Growth Areas are take-
off for the cluster.
This aims to develop it as the most urbanized community in the
Cluster performing central functions. RSC Anos shall serve as a market
place of goods and services produced in the area destined to be
distributed elsewhere either within the cluster or for city wide
distribution. More so, RSC Anos shall also serve as the outpost for
extension services of the city government to far-flung communities. On
the other end, Calumpang-Isabang area shall serve as one of the main
growth areas where basic and important social and economic services are
delivered and provided.

b. Organize homeowners associations to open up roads for public
access and prevent enclave settlements
d. Upgrading water systems to either level II or level III and ensuring
100% access by households in Isabang (194), Calumpang (193),
Potol (113), Domoit Silangan (87), Mayowe (73), Tongko (62),
Domoit Kanluran (57), Baguio (38), Nangka Ilaya (26) and Nangka
Ibaba (11)
e. Bringing to 100% electric service connection to all households in
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Ilaya (31), Nangka Ibaba (27), Mayowe (18), and Potol (18) among
others.
f. Enforce strict building regulations and use of triangular shape
g. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
h. Establishment of evacuation sites in the New Town and
i. Establish alternative access roads and bridges
Road Circulation
b. Opening of the main thoroughfares of the identified subdivisions to
remove all the enclaves
roads
all sidewalks
Sewage Disposal

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management
Power Supply
Public Safety
a. Installation of additional fire hydrants
Health Facilities

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a. Creation of a multi-purpose activity fair grounds
b. Creation of additional open spaces
c. Creation of Visual Corridor
a. Provision of post-harvest facilities located in RSC Anos such as:
b. Additional production support to agriculture sector in the form of:
2. Establishment of Agro-forestry area in Barangay Gibanga
c. Support to agricultural-tourism
1. Promotion of Tayabasin products along the visual corridors
situated in Barangay Baguio and Calumpang.

Heritage Sites
a. Restoration and maintenance of Puente De Urbiztondo, Puente De
Isabel, and Puente De Francisco De Asis, Simbahan de Sementeryo
b. Removal of illegal structures in Puente De Urbiztondo
easement

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easement
River Easement
Road Easement
Rice Lands
Coconut Lands
6.3.2.3 Cluster 4: Southeastern District

The major challenge for the Southeastern District is how to bring
the level of development at balance with one of the major growth areas
that surrounds the district: Old Poblacion Area considering that there are
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primarily faces challenges on potable water availability and accessibility.

There are remaining 29% local residents who do not have level 1 and 2
source of water. More so, about 11% of the residents do not have access
to electricity.
The cluster is affected by the establishment of the proposed New
Town, thus city faces a big challenge on how to really balance agricultural
areas with the development that will be triggered with the presence of
New Town. It comprised big portions of agricultural areas that need to be
protected and maintained to secure food for the cluster and for the rest of
the city thus, the strategy of designing and securing a master plan for the
new town is vital. This aims to develop it as the most urbanized
community in the city performing central functions. The new town
together with the designated rural service center (RSC Wakas) in the
cluster shall serve as a market place of goods and services produced in
the area destined to be distributed elsewhere either within the cluster or
for city wide distribution. More so, these areas shall also serve as the
outpost for extension services of the city government to far-flung
communities.

b. Upgrading water systems to either level II or level III and ensuring
100% access by households in Palale Silangan (400), Lawigue (312),
Palale Ibaba (140), Pandakaki (49), Mateuna (35), Wakas (30),
Lakawan (21), and Mate (9)
c. Bringing to 100% electric service connection to all households in
Palale Ibaba (114), Pandakaki (82), Wakas (75), Lawigue (69),
Mateuna (53), Palale Silangan (48), Lakawan (34) and Mate (12)
d. Rehabilitation and reforestation of tourism/conservation areas for
long term benefits.

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e. Encourage existing farmers to practice best suited farming practices

f. Institutionalize rainforestation farming for protection, conservation,
g. Provide alternative livelihood projects to prevent kaingin and
deforestation
h. Relocation of residents located in Barangays Ibabang Palale that has
high risk to occurrence of landslides
i. Enforce strict building regulations
j. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
k. Establishment of evacuation sites in the New Town and
l. Establish alternative access roads and bridges
Road Circulation
a. Creation of road circulation network
c. Pedestrianization of all identified narrow roads
d. Installation of street furniture
e. Establishment of sidewalks in all roads
f. Enactment of an ordinance prohibiting other activities/structures in
all sidewalks
g. Creation of Public Parking Space
h. Creation of an ordinance prohibiting parking on roads
Sewage Disposal

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management
Power Supply
Public Safety
Health Facilities

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c. Creation of additional open spaces
a. Provision of post-harvest facilities located in RSC Palale such as:
2. Establishment of Agro-forestry area in Barangay Lawigue

Heritage Sites
a. Restoration and maintenance of Puente Del Malagonlong, Puente Del
Lakawan, and Puente Del Mate
easement
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River Easement
Road Easement
Rice Lands
b. Enactment an ordinance protecting all rice lands
c. Enforcement of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
d. Implementation of the idle land tax
e. Government acquisition of unproductive rice lands
f. Government assistance to rice farmers: marketing, research and
Coconut Lands
Caves
a. Enforcement of the "National Caves and Cave Resources
Management and Protection Act." (RA 9072)
b. Enactment of a local ordinance for the protection of caves
c. Deputation of Cave Protection Enforcement Officers
d. Tripartite MOA between LGU DENR and Land Owner
e. Delineation of the cave boundary
f. Cave assessment
g. Law Enforcement trainings for LGU
Forests
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b. Enactment of a local Ordinance for forest protection

c. Deputation of Forest Protection Enforcement Officers
d. Law Enforcement trainings for LGU
6.3.2.4 Cluster 5: Northeastern District

The major challenge for the Northeastern District is how to bring
the level of development at balance with its vast agricultural areas
considering that new town is proposed to established in the area. The city
faces a big challenge on how to really prevent land conversion and protect
and maintain production areas due to the fast growth of development.
Food sufficiency, availability and accessibility for the cluster and for the
rest of the city might be at risk.
The new town together with the designated rural service center
(RSC Ilasan) in the cluster shall serve as a market place of goods and
services produced in the area destined to be distributed elsewhere either
within the cluster or for city wide distribution. More so, these areas shall
also serve as the outpost for extension services of the city government to
far-flung communities.
More so, the cluster primarily faces challenges on potable water
availability and accessibility. There are remaining 35% local residents
who do not have level 1 and 2 source of water. More so, about 15% of the
residents do not have access to electricity especially those households
located in most distant portion of the cluster.

100% access by households in Palale Kanluran (191), Palale Ilaya
(181), Alsam Ibaba (127), Valencia (85), Katigan Silangan (85),
Masin (73), Alupay (62), Alsam Ilaya (61), Banilad (43), Opias (40),

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Ayaas (34), Katigan Kanluran (32), Pook (32), Ibas (10) and Talolong
(10) among others
Opias (72), Alupay (55), Alsam Ibaba (54), Banilad (43), Valencia
(42), Talolong (36), Alsam Ilaya (35), Ayaas (31), Ilasan Ilaya (26),
Katigan Kanluran (19), Ilasan Ibaba (18), Palale Kanluran (17), Pook
(17), Tamlong (13), and Katigan Silangan (11) among others
d. Institutionalize rainforestation farming for protection, conservation,
e. Provide alternative livelihood projects to prevent kaingin and
deforestation
f. Engineering intervention in the upper portion of the City to prevent
g. Relocation of residents located in Barangays Ilayang Palale that has
high risk to occurrence of landslides
h. Enforce strict building regulations
i. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
j. Establishment of evacuation sites in the New Town and
k. Establish alternative access roads and bridges
Road Circulation
a. Creation of road circulation network
c. Pedestrianization of all identified narrow roads
d. Installation of street furniture
e. Establishment of sidewalks in all roads
f. Observance of the 3 meter easement from the sidewalks in all busy
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g. Enactment of an ordinance prohibiting other activities/structures in

all sidewalks
h. Creation of Public Parking Space
i. Creation of an ordinance prohibiting parking on roads
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management
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Public Safety

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Health Facilities
d. Creation of a Visual Corridor
a. Provision of post-harvest facilities located in RSC Ilasan such as:
2. Establishment of Agro-forestry area in Barangay Ilasan
d. Support to agricultural-tourism
1. Visual corridor along rice paddies going to Barangay Ilasan
2. Inclusion of the visual corridor as one of the tourist destination
in the City

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River Easement
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6.3.3 Proposed Policies for Main Growth Areas

6.3.3.1Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
A. Development Theme for Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
Pursuant to the spatial strategy which is to establish the
Calumpang–Isabang Area as one of the two main growth areas in the City,
developments will be limited and confined to its current expanse. This is
attributed to the different hazards identified present in the area and the
risks it poses to the community as well as to properties thus majority of
the development will be established in the proposed New Town.
However, because it experienced fast growth and development attributed
to the overspill of the growth and development of Lucena City, investors
will still tend to do business in the area especially those inclined to
residential businesses and consequently result to increase in population
and the need for basic social services among others.
In order to guide the investors in locating their businesses,
commercial zone and commercial belts are established. The former is
situated in the Barangay Isabang adjacent to the expressway while the
latter is located along Maharlika Highway. It comprises a total of 136.99
hectares.
To date nearly all existing big private residential subdivisions are
located in Barangay Isabang namely Ayala Subdivision, Vista Verde
Subdivision, and Camella Homes among others. As a result, there are
rural barangays that needs to be reclassified as urban barangay such as
Calumpang, and Isabang.
Creation of circulation network and having new alternative routes
is needed to prevent congestion and enclaves among big real estates
situated in the CBD. A more rational policy that will help address
congestion and safety of the community is to encourage public and
private investors to put their investments in the proposed new town. Only
the existing commercial establishments and small scale enterprise will be
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Delineation and master planning of the Calumpang-Isabang area as
one of the main growth areas of the City of Tayabas shall be prepared.
Basic public investments for the development of the main growth area
include the following:
a. Establishment of a satellite market which could eventually be
upgraded into a commercial center.
b. Construction and designation of City Annex in the CBD
c. Development of a district park or recreational area
d. Road establishment to prevent enclave among the subdivisions
established.
e. Implement setback of buildings
b. Organize homeowners associations of subdivisions to open up roads
for public access and prevent enclave settlements
d. Establishment of dormitories in Barangay Isabang for high school
students living in far flung areas
e. Building socialized housing to provide in-city relocation for the
existing informal settlers observed in Alitao River and settlements
situated in easements.
f. Establishment of City Hall Annex in Barangay Isabang
g. Provide pay parking spaces in Calumpang and Isabang area
specifically in the commercial zone and prohibit parking along
streets
h. Designation of terminal in the commercial zone
i. Upgrading water systems to either level II or level III and ensuring
100% access by households in Isabang (194), Calumpang (193) and
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j. Bringing to 100% electric service connection to all households in in

Isabang (77), Calumpang (45) and Mayowe (18).
k. Enforce strict building regulations and use of triangular shape
l. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
m. Establishment of evacuation sites in the New Town and
n. Establish alternative access roads and bridges
Road Circulation
a. Master Planning of Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
b. Rehabilitation of the road circulation
c. Opening of the all roads of the identified subdivisions to remove all
the enclaves
d. Stationing Traffic Enforcers in all busy roads
e. Pedestrianization of all identified narrow roads
f. Installation of street furniture
g. Establishment of sidewalks in all roads
h. Observance of the 3 meter easement from the sidewalks in all busy
roads
i. Enactment of an ordinance prohibiting other activities/structures in
all sidewalks
j. Creation of Public Parking Space
k. Creation of an ordinance prohibiting parking on roads
l. Creation of a Terminal going to the New CBD and New Town
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24/7 supply of water within Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
c. Request on QMWD to upgrade their water treatment facilities and
d. Feasibility Study on the establishment of LGU owned water district
b. All barangays in Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area must be served by
garbage collectors
management
Power Supply
Public Safety
b. Establishment of Fire Station in Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
c. Establishment of Police Station in Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
d. Installation of additional fire hydrants
e. Identification of blighted areas prone to fire
f. Establishment of additional police outposts

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Health Facilities
a. Designation of commercial areas and industrial areas for marketing
and promotion of various products locally made in the City and from
those nearby towns
b. Provide programs and projects on micro and macro enterprises
c. Enhance technical skills of the local residents through conduct of
d. Strengthen partnerships between LGU and private sectors for
e. Establish a product development office.
f. Provision of assistance to the development of the area’s tourism
potentials
g. Provision of post-harvest facilities located in Barangay Isabang
h. Centralized waste treatment plant for small hogs and poultry farms
i. Additional production support to agriculture sector in the form of:
1. Establishment of greenhouses/nursery
2. Establishment of Agro-forestry area in Barangay Isabang

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Heritage Sites
a. Restoration and maintenance of Puente De Urbiztondo, Puente De
Isabel, and Puente De Francisco De Asis, Simbahan de Sementeryo
b. Removal of illegal structures in Puente De Urbiztondo
easement
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Road Easement
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Coconut Lands
6.3.3. 2 New Town

A. Development Theme for New Town
Pursuant to the spatial strategy in the New CBD Area described in
the previous chapter, major developments will be concentrated in the
New Town. This is strategically located adjacent to the Tayabas–Mauban
National Highway that made the New Town accessible to and fro the
Poblacion and to nearby towns. It has a total land area of 504.75 hectares
that covers portion of four rural barangays namely: Lawigue, Palale
Kanluran Alsam and Masin.
The proposed area for the New Town is the safest portion in the
City, considering all the hazards identified. Establishment of different
social support facilities, commercial and industrial areas and residential
areas are some of the major developments to be located in the New Town.
However, its establishment requires a long period of time and requires
high amount of nvestment for it will entirely be established from scratch.

Delineation and having a master plan of the New Town as one of
the main growth areas of the City of Tayabas. Basic public investments for
the development of the main growth area include the following:
a. Establishment of the government center in Barangay Lawigue
b. Establishment of the settlement areas in portions of Alsam, Palale
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c. Development of a district park or recreational area within the

proposed settlement areas, in Palale Kanluran and in the designated
commercial areas
d. Designation and establishment of commercial areas and agroforestry
farm
e. Road establishment to prevent enclave among the subdivisions
established.
f. Implement setback of buildings
100% access by households in Lawigue (312), Palale Kanluran
(191), Alsam (188), and Masin (73)
Lawigue (69), Palale Kanluran (17), Alsam (89), and Masin (9)
d. Rehabilitation and reforestation of the tourism/conservation areas
for long term benefits.
e. Encourage existing farmers to practice best suited farming practices
f. Institutionalize rainforestation farming for protection, conservation,
g. Provide alternative livelihood projects to prevent kaingin and
deforestation
h. Enforce strict building regulations
i. Formulate and prescribe guidelines on disaster preparedness and
j. Establishment of evacuation sites and implementation of evacuation
plan
k. Establish alternative access roads and bridges

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Road Circulation
a. Master Planning of the New Town CBD
b. Creation of road circulation network
roads
all sidewalks
Sewage Disposal
24/7 supply of water within New Town
b. All barangays in New Town must be served by garbage collectors
management
Power Supply

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Public Safety
b. Establishment of Fire Station in New Town
c. Establishment of Police Station in New Town
d. Installation of additional fire hydrants
e. Identification of blighted areas prone to fire
f. Establishment of additional police outposts
Health Facilities
a. Designation of commercial areas for different products locally made
and native to City of Tayabas among others.
b. Provide programs and projects on micro and macro enterprises
c. Enhance technical skills of the local residents through conduct of

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d. Strengthen partnerships between LGU and private sectors for

e. Establish a product development office.
f. Provision of post-harvest facilities located in RSC Palale and RSC
Ilasana such as:
g. Centralized waste treatment plant for small hogs and poultry farms
h. Additional production support to agriculture sector in the form of:
2. Establishment of Agro-forestry area in Barangay Lawigue
i. Support to agricultural-tourism
1. Visual corridor along rice paddies going to Barangay Ilasan
j. Inclusion of the visual corridor as one of the tourist destination in
the City
k. Provision of assistance to the development of the area’s tourism
potentials such as:
1. Development of visual corridor mainly rice fields going to
Barangay Ilasan.
2. Creation of Linear Park in the proposed government center and
promotion of the park as recreational area of the New Town.
3. Establishment of research and development laboratory in the
proposed government center.

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CHAPTER 7
IMPLEMENTING THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
I. Introduction
With all the processes being done to revise the 1995 CLUP, this final
chapter illustrates or explains the necessary measures to execute the proposed
intervention to realize the desired spatial strategy. The implementation of the
new CLUP can be summarized into four subtopics: 1) Zoning, 2) Other Regulatory
Measures, 3) Detailed Master Planning, and 4) Development Administration &
Governance.
II. Revision of the Zoning Ordinance

It had been 17 years since the City of Tayabas had its very first
Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Since then, the 1995 Zoning Ordinance
has been the longstanding regulatory measure for controlling and managing the
land use of the former municipality. It was observed that the development in the
area is gradual and there is an increase to its total population which will compete
for land and other natural resources. More so, new planning tools/concepts are
emerging that makes the former plan outdated. Hence, the need for the revision
of Tayabas’ CLUP and Zoning Ordinance has been justified.
With the revision of the CLUP and Zoning Ordinance, the local
government of the City of Tayabas had the chance to exercise its powers over its
territorial jurisdiction. On the other hand, the LGU of the city is also required to
operationalize co-management with the national government agencies. The
concept of co-management between LGU and national agencies applies to certain
areas which is traditionally owned and administered by the national
government. As stated in the Local Government Code (RA7160), “Local
government units shall share with the national government the responsibility in
the management and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial
jurisdiction…” (Sec. 3, i). Therefore, the new land use plan was formulated under
an integrated structure of governance.

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Other national laws, policies, and programs were also cited in the
formulation of the CLUP and Zoning Ordinance such as:
Proclamation No. 65. It sets the policy agenda which guides the direction of
land-using activities, environmental management, settlements pattern and
the development of other physical resources in the country (National Land
Use Committee).
Executive Order No. 71. It devolves the power of the Housing and Land Use
Regulatory Board (HLURB) to approve subdivision plans to cities and
municipalities pursuant to the 1991 Local Government Code.
Executive Order No. 72. Section 1 provides for preparation/implementation
of the comprehensive land use plans of LGUs pursuant to the 1991 Local
Government Code and taking into consideration the land use planning and
zoning guidelines issued by HLURB.
Executive Order No. 124. It establishes priorities and procedures in
evaluating areas proposed for land conversion in regional agro-industrial
centers/regional industrial centers, tourism development areas and sites for
socialized housing. (National Land Use Committee).
RA 7279: Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992. This law calls for
a comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program,
and the establishment of the mechanism for its implementation. The law
likewise directs LGUs to implement pertinent provisions concerning land use
and town planning. Section 40 of the same law provides that HUDCC shall,
through the key housing agencies, provide the LGUs with necessary technical
support in the preparation of town and land use plans.
HLURB Resolution 511-92: IRR Covering Inventory and Identification of
Lands and Sites for Socialized Housing. This IRR requires that the LGUs
determine current, actual, land use of potential sites for Socialized Housing
and that the Zoning Ordinance be followed in relation to locating sites.
RA 7586: NIPAS Law. Consistent with the concept of joint management of
natural resources between the national, provincial and local governments, on
one hand, and between the provincial and municipal government, on the
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other, LGUs are now empowered to take part in management of protected

areas that are normally the preserve of the national government.
PD 705: Forestry Code of the Philippines. The law declares second growth
forest with elevations of 1,000 meters or more or with slopes of 50% and
above as permanent forest.
PD 1067: Water Code of the Philippines. Section 51 reserves as permanent
public easement a margin of 3 meters, 20 meters, and 40 meters along river
banks, lake shores and sea shores located in urban, agricultural (A&D), and
forest land respectively for passage, floatage, and similar uses.
RA 8435: Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act. Directs LGUs to
establish their strategic agriculture and fisheries development zone (SAFDZ)
particularly irrigated and potentially irrigable rice lands to be protected from
conversion to non-agricultural uses.
RA 10066: Cultural Property Act. Prohibits the cutting of coconut trees
unless the tree is 60 years old or over, diseased, or damaged by natural
calamities
RA 10066 or Cultural Property Act. Provides for identification and
preservation of cultural, historical, heritage buildings, structures, artifacts,
and the like
RA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. An act
providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the
necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts
prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therfor, and for
other purposes.
RA 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999. An act providing for a
comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes
RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. An act providing for a
comprehensive quality management and for other purposes
RA 9729: Climate Change Act of 2009. An act mainstreaming climate
change into government policy formulations, establishing the framework
strategy and program on climate change, creating for this purpose the climate
change commission, and for other purposes
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RA 10121: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of

2010. An act strengthening the Philippine disaster risk reduction and
management system, providing for the national disaster risk reduction and
management plan, appropriating funds therfor and for other purposes
RA 7076: Small Scale Mining Act. An act creating a people’s small-scale
mining program and for other purposes
RA 9072: National Caves and Cave Resources Management and
Protection Act. An act to manage and protect caves and cave resources and
for other purposes
RA 9147: Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. An act
providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and their
habitats, appropriating funds therfor and for other purposes
RA 776: The Civil Aeronautics Act of the Philippines. An act to reorganize
the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Civil Aeronautics Administration, to
provide for the regulation of civil aeronautics in the Philippines and
authorizing the appropriation of funds therfor
PD 1185: Fire Code of the Philippines. An act where the government, with
the cooperation of the private sector, shall develop and promulgate sets of
standards and regulations taking into consideration the latest development
in fire technology suitable to Philippine conditions
RA 8974. An act to facilitate the acquisition of right-of-way site or location
for national government infrastructure projects and for Other Purposes
RA 7881. An act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6657,
entitled "An Act Instituting a Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to
Promote Social Justice and Industrialization, Providing The Mechanism For
Its Implementation, And For Other Purposes”
RA 6657. An act instituting a comprehensive agrarian reform program to
promote social justice and industrialization, providing the mechanism for its
implementation, and for other purposes
Administrative Order No. 37 Series of 1999: Revised guidelines on the
Certification of eligibility for reclassification of agricultural lands and
providing mechanisms for the implementation thereof
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RA 4136. An act to compile the laws relative to land transportation and

traffic rules, to create a land transportation commission and for other
purposes
Aside from the national laws mentioned above, the CLUP and ZO
ordinance all the regulation imposed by Protected Area Management Board
(PAMB) on the Tayabas side of Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected
Landscape (MBSCPL) pursuant to Section 3 paragraph C of RA 7160.
The revised CLUP and Zoning ordinance used the four land use policy
categories of the National Land Use Committee. These policy areas are namely
Settlements, Infrastructure, Production, and Protection. Each zone per policy area
were identified in the CBD, Non-CBD periphery, Calumpang-Isabang Growth
Area, New Town Growth Area, RSC-Anos, RSC-Palale, RSC-Ilasan, RSC-Camaysa,
RSC-Wakas, Cluster 1, Cluster 2, Cluster 3, Cluster 4, and Cluster 5. See
Figures82-95
Each policy area was divided into other sub-zones. The Settlement Zone
was subdivided into Residential Zone, Commercial Zone, Institutional Zone,
Industrial Zone, Infrastructure Zone, and Open Space/Urban Parks. Production
Zone was subdivided into Cultivated Crop Zone, Perennial Crop Zone, Livestock
& Poultry Zone, Agro-Industrial Zone, Ecological/Nature Tourism, Eco-
Agricultural Tourism, Eco-Heritage Tourism Zone, and Eco-tourism Zone.
Protection Zone is subdivided into National/Provincial Park Zone, Easements, and
Environmental Hazard Zone. Infrastructure Zone was subdivided into Wake and
Internment Zone, Waste Management Centers, and Slaughter-house. Regulations
per zone were specifically discussed in the draft Zoning Ordinance. A summary
of general land use policies is shown in Table 16.
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Figure 82 Zone Map of Central Business District (CBD): Old Poblacion
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Figure 83 Zone Map of Non-Central Business District (Non-CBD) Periphery
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Figure 84 Zone Map of Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area
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Figure 85 Zone Map of New Town Growth Area
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Figure 86 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Anos
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Figure 87 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Palale
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Figure 88 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Ilasan
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Figure 89 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Camaysa
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Figure 90 Zone Map of Rural Service Center (RSC) Wakas
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Figure 91 Zone Map of Cluster 1: Old Poblacion
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Figure 92 Zone Map of Cluster 2: Northwestern District
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Figure 93 Zone Map of Cluster 3: Southwestern District
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Figure 94 Zone Map of Cluster 4: Southeastern District
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Figure 95 Zone Map of Cluster 5: Northeastern District
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Table 16 Spatial framework for general land use zoning policies

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A.SETTLEMENTS Non-CBD MGC- MGC-New RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas
CBD
ZONES Periphery Isabang Town Anos Palale Ilasan Camaysa Wakas Cluster 2 Cluster 3 Cluster 4 Cluster 5
Residential Zone x x x X X X X X x x x x x
Commercial Zone x x x X X X x x x x x
Institutional Zone x x x X X X X X x x x x x
Industrial Zone x x X x x x x x
Infrastructure Zone x x x X X X x X x x x x x
Open Space/Urban
x x x X X X x X x x x x x
Parks
B.PRODUCTION Non-CBD MGC- MGC-New RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas
CBD
Cultivated Crop
x x X x x x X x x x x x
Zone
Perennial Crop
x x X x x x X x x x x x
Zone
Livestock & Poultry
x x x
Zone
Agro-Industrial
x x
Zone
Ecological/Nature
x X x x
Tourism
Eco-Agricultural
x x x x
Tourism
Eco-Heritage
x x x X x x
Tourism Zone
Eco-Tourism Zone x
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C. PROTECTION Non-CBD MGC- MGC-New RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas
CBD
National/Provincial
X x x x
Park Zone
Easements x x x X X x X x x x x x
Environmental
x x x X X X x X x x x x x
Hazard Zone
D.INFRASTRUCTURE Non-CBD MGC- MGC-New RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- RSC- Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas Tayabas
AND SPECIAL USE CBD
Periphery Isabang Town Anos Palale Ilasan Camaysa Wakas Cluster 2 Cluster 3 Cluster 4 Cluster 5
Wake and
x x x x X x x x x
Internment Zone
Waste Management
x x
Centers
Slaughter-house
x
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III. Other needed Regulatory Measures

Land use regulation captures a wide array of issues and concerns. For this
reason, regulating the use of land shouldn’t be all given to the Zoning Ordinance
since it is not the only instrument that can be used. It is not possible that it will
cover all the necessary needs to be covered. Hence, other ordinances are needed
to strengthen the regulation of land use.
The following ordinances were compiled from the Sectoral Workshops
which are aligned or consistent to the four policy areas of land use planning. The
additional regulatory measures needed to supplement the Zoning Ordinance are:
1. Ordinances for the Settlement Areas:
a) An ordinance regulating emigrants or informal settlers
b) An ordinance prohibiting all settlements and other permanent
structures inside the Mount Banahaw San Cristobal Protected
Landscape
2. Ordinances for the Production Areas:
a) An ordinance to preserve (non-negotiable for conversion) the
irrigable portion of areas covered by Presidential Proclamation No.
718 for agricultural development purposes (RA 8435)
b) An ordinance requiring all small hogs and poultry farms to have a
waste treatment facility
c) An ordinance creating Local Economic and Investment Promotion
Office
3. Ordinances for the Protection Areas:
a) An ordinance imposing maximum penalty on the encroachment into
the public easements such as sidewalks, communication tower
easements, transmission line easements, and river easements.
b) An ordinance prohibiting all sorts of vandalism
c) An ordinance protecting all the rice lands of the city
d) An ordinance protecting all coconut lands of the city
e) An ordinance protecting all the forest of the city
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f) An ordinance prohibiting vegetable farming and the use of synthetic

chemicals inside the Mount Banahaw San Cristobal Protected
Landscape and other upland areas of the city among others.
g) An ordinance prohibiting further creation of roads going to higher
areas of Mount Banahaw San Cristobal Protected Landscape
h) An ordinance against kaingin, illegal entry, treasure hunting, and
illegal wildlife, plant, and timber poaching in all the protected areas
i) An ordinance imposing idle land tax
j) An ordinance for the protection of Lawigue and Palale Caves
k) An ordinance creating the City Environment and Natural Resources
Office (City ENRO)
4. Ordinances for the Infrastructure Support:
a) An ordinance requiring all new residential, commercial, and
institutional buildings to have septic vaults connected to especially
designated sewage canals. All septage will be treated in a Centralized
Septage Treatment Facility
b) An ordinance imposing maximum penalty on the encroachment into
the line canals of the city
c) An ordinance for proper solid waste management
d) An ordinance requiring all buildings and structures along the busy
roads of Tayabas (i.e. Claro M. Recto St., Luis Palad St., Quezon Ave.,
Felimon Perez St., Gen. Luna St., E.Orias, and P. Orias St.) to have a 3
meter setback from the sidewalks.
e) An ordinance requiring all buildings and structures to adopt the
nineteenth century architectural styles to recapture the ambiance of
its former setting as the “La Muy Noble Villa de Tayabas”.
f) An ordinance prohibiting structures or buildings inside the heritage
zone to be higher than a three storey building to preserve the
prominence of the Basilica Minor of St. Michael the Archangel.
g) An ordinance requiring all subdivisions to open their major
thoroughfares to the public.
h) An ordinance prohibiting illegal parking in all roads of the city

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i) An ordinance for the implementation of the Master Plan of the three

main growth areas of Tayabas
IV. Detailed Master Planning

Though some of the projects identified in the sectoral workshops can be
easily incorporated or included in the LDIP or AIP, other projects were
considered complex in which in-depth studies are needed. With the complexity
and technicalities of other projects, a detailed Master Plan is needed. For one, the
three main growth areas of the city must be subjected to master planning. The
master plan will physically detail the three main growth areas namely the New
Central Business District (New CBD), Calumpang-Isabang Growth Area, and the
New Town. The plan will guide the different sectors regarding its future
development. It will preserve the city’s unique character, ensure its diversity,
support investment and promote the desired change. Hence it will completely
help the realization of the desired urban form of Tayabas.
Another complex project needed by the city is the detailed master plan of
the Circumferential Road 2 (C-2). As designed way back in 1995, only the C-2 was
retained from the original design of the Outer and Inner road rings. The shape of
C-2 was also modified to prevent further development going to Mount Banahaw
which is deemed to be protected and identified to be prone to Volcanic Hazard.
7.4.1 Master Planning Circumferential Road 2 (C-2)

The Circumferential Road (C-2) will have a total length of 47.38 km. It
will include existing roads with different classifications such as National
Roads (12.15km), Provincial Roads (0.27km), and City Roads (19.64km). An
additional 15.32km of City Roads will be established. It was noted that there
are some Barangay Roads that will be converted to City Roads which will
ease traffic congestion. The circumferential road will traverse all the three
main growth areas to maximize the circulation around the city. In this regard,
the transfer of goods and services throughout the city will be eased and will
boost the economic development of the locality. Furthermore, the
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city in case of a volcanic eruption. The master plan of the Circumferential

Road (C-2) will include the following activities:
1. Land Banking. This will include identification and acquisition of lands for
road construction or expansion. Under land banking, land
surveying/mapping, compensation of land owners, and titling of lands
(in) is essentially needed.
2. Establishment of City Roads. Upon acquiring the identified land, the
commencement of road construction shall begin.
3. Road Widening. This activity will be done to Barangay Roads that shall
be converted into City Roads. The activity will also include the
establishment of road setbacks and sidewalks.
4. Road Rehabilitation. Dilapidated roads will undergo rehabilitation.
Establishment of road setbacks and sidewalks are also included in this
activity.
5. Installation of Street Furniture. All roads in the circumferential road
will be installed with street furniture which includes benches, traffic
barriers, billboards, post boxes, phone boxes, streetlamps, traffic lights,
traffic signs, bus/jeepney/tricycle stops, public lavatories, taxi stands,
fountains, watering troughs, memorials, public sculptures, and waste
receptacles.
7.4.2 Master Planning Main Growth Areas

As stated above, the three main growth areas of the City of Tayabas
will have its own master plans. The three main growth areas will be master
planned with each having a distinct characteristic. The Old Poblacion will be
the historical and recreational center of the city which will mimic its noble
status during the Spanish Times. On the other hand, the Calumpang-Isabang
and New Town Growth Areas will be the face of contemporary Tayabas.
However, the difference only between the two is that the Calumpang-Isabang
Growth Area will only undergo remediation and only satellite offices of the
city hall will be established in the area while the New Town will be the
receptacle of the major developments of the city.

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Before realizing all the master plans of the Main Urban Growth areas,
a Programmatic Environmental Impact Assessment has to be done first. As an
important tool for attaining sustainable development, Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) is very essential. EIA is “the process of predicting the likely
environmental consequences of implementing a project and designing
appropriate preventive mitigating and enhancement measures as an input to
decision making”. The emphasis of doing an EIA is stated in PD 1151, PD
1586, PP 2146, and Administrative Order 42. Since the development will be
done with several components or clusters of projects co-located with the
main growth areas, three separate Programmatic EIAs will be done in
compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment System.
7.4.2.1 Old Poblacion/New Central Business District (New CBD)

The master plan of this growth area will undertake the following activities:
1. Land Banking.
a. Land surveying, Mapping of lands to be acquired
b. Compensation for the land owners
c. Transfer of ownership to the LGU
2. Infrastructure support.
a. Linear Park
b. Nineteenth Century Buildings
c. Eco-Adventure Park
d. Sewage Canals
e. Rehabilitation of Line Canals
f. Road Rehabilitation
g. Street Furniture
h. Bridges
i. Ripraping of Riverbanks
j. Multiple Use Fair Ground
k. Collapsible Parking Area
l. Connection of existing dead-end roads to a possible nearest road
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7.4.2.2 Calumpang- Isabang

1. Land Banking.
2. Infrastructure support.
a. Construction of new connecting roads
b. Opening of major routes on currently enclave settlements
c. Linear Park
d. Government/Institutional Centers
e. Satellite Pubic Market
f. Transport Terminal
g. Riprapping of Riverbanks
h. Welcome Arches
7.4.2.3 New Town

1. Land Banking.
2. Construction of infrastructure support facilities.
a. Roads & Bridges
b. Street Furniture
c. Greenbelts
d. Parks
e. Government/Institutional Centers
f. Riprapping of Riverbanks
g. Centralized Septage Treatment Facility
h. Sanitary Landfill

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i. Cemetery
j. Terminal
V. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and

Mitigation Plan (DRRCCAMP)
From the previous discussions, the City of Tayabas is prone to different
natural hazards. These hazards were identified as Volcanic (Lahar/Pyroclastic
Surge), Rain & Earthquake Induced Landslide, Flooding, and Soil Erosion. Hence, it
will greatly affect the long term development of the city if no necessary measures
are undertaken. RA 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009) and RA 10121 (Philippine
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010) were created to address
these issues which are to be mainstreamed to the local government of the city. As
an answer to the need, a distinct Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation & Mitigation Plan has to be created. The said plan will contain four
distinct and mutually enforcing the thematic areas such as Disaster Prevention
and Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response, and Disaster
Rehabilitation and Recovery. The plan aims to provide a safer, adaptive and
resilient Tayabasin Communities toward sustainable development.

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Comprehensive Land Use Plan

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 i

III. Problem-Solution Finding Analyses ....................................................................... 106

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 ii

5.2.1 Urban Area ..................................................................................................................... 192

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 iii

Table 1 List of barangays per cluster ............................................................................................6

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 iv

Figure 1 Simplified CLUP-CDP Process ........................................................................................2

Figure 31 Roads affected by all hazards ................................................................................... 89

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 vi

Figure 60 Alternative Spatial Strategy - Modified Concentric .................................... 175

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 vii

Figure 91 Zone Map of Cluster 1: Old Poblacion................................................................ 314

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 1 viii

I. Background and Rationale

OCPDC, 2012 | CHAPTER 1 1

II. Approach and Methodology

Figure 1 Simplified CLUP-CDP Process

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 2

In this volume, the Simplified CLUP-CDP Planning Process shown in

1.2.1 Relating the city's vision to the national goals of physical

1.2.2 Designing and characterizing alternative spatial strategies.

human intrusion and other agents of destruction. Designing and selecting

1.2.2 Detailing the preferred spatial strategy

1.2.3 Formulation of land and water use policies

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 4

inclusion in the City Development Investment Program for funding through

1.2.4 Revision of the existing Zoning Ordinance

III. Barangay Clustering

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 5

Table 1 List of barangays per cluster

The practical value of maintaining the urban-rural dichotomy is that it

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 6

Figure 2 Cluster Map of City of Tayabas

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 7

Figure 3 Cluster 1 Central District Urban Barangay Map

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 8

Figure 4 Cluster 2 Northwestern District Rural Barangay Map

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 9

Figure 5 Cluster 3 Southwestern District Rural Barangay Map

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 10

Figure 6 Cluster 4 Southeastern District Rural Barangay Map

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 11

Figure 7 Cluster 5 Northeastern District Rural Barangay Map

OCPDC, 2012 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 12

IV. Organization of this Volume

OCPDC, 2013 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 13

Chapter 4 elaborates on the spatial strategy which will serve as the

OCPDC, 2013 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION 14

II. National Physical Planning Goals

OCPDC, 2013 | CHAPTER 2 15

2.2.1 Rational population distribution

2.2.2 Access by the population to social services and economic

2.2.3 Sustainable utilization of resources

2.2.4 Maintenance of environmental integrity

III. Relating the City's vision to the national goals

2.3.1 Desired Roles (outside-outward)

Navel of Cultural Heritage. Tayabas is one of the oldest settlements in the

2.3.2 Desired Roles (inside-inward)

sector’s needs. Importantly, the inward-looking vision points out specific

The Local Population

The Local Economy