PART II.

ECOLOGICAL PROFILE OF TAMPILISAN MUNICIPALITY

2.1 BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The name Tampilisan originated from a tree called "Tampilis". This

tree is about one to three meters in height and belongs to the palm family. Its
sturdy part when split was used by the natives, Subanen, as a substitute for
betel nuts. Since these trees were abundant in the area, the place thus called
by the natives as "Tampilisan"

The municipality was originally a barangay of the Municipality of

Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. In the early part of 1978, because of the
concentration of population and potentials of the area and through
consultation with the local leaders, Assemblyman Guardson Lood filed a bill in
the Interim Batasang Pambansa for the creation of Tampilisan as an
independent municipality.

The municipality of Tampilisan was then established by virtue of

Batas Pambansa Bilang 14 issued on December 22, 1978, upon the separation of
seven barangays in the southern part of Liloy, with a barangay with the same
name as the seat of government. A plebiscite was held on March 22, 1979.

2.2 GEOPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

2.2.1 Location and Area

Figure 1. Base Map of Tampilisan Municipality

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 The Municipality of Tampilisan geographically lies at
752’57.227” to 802’31.252” latitude and 12236’52.023” to
12245’10.087” longitude. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality
of Liloy, on the south by the Municipality of Naga and Titay, Zamboanga
Sibugay, on the east by the Municipality of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte,
and to the west is the Municipality of Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte.

Tampilisan is one of 25 municipalities found in the Province of

Zamboanga del Norte located at the southernmost tip of the Province
along the boundary line of Zamboanga Sibugay Province, traversed by the
National Highway to Zamboanga City. The municipality belongs to the 3rd
Congressional District of the province. It has a total land area of
15,096.716 hectares that comprises 20 barangays and is the number one
producer of rubber in the entire Zamboanga del Norte province.

2.2.2 Topography

The topography of the municipality is rolling with almost flat

to undulating in the northwest portion and steep slopes of Mt. Gampoy in
the southwest. The topography within two (2) miles contains significant
variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 564 feet and
an average elevation above sea level of 514 feet. Within 10 miles contains
significant variations in elevation (2,382 feet). Within 50 miles there are
large variations in elevation (5,033 feet).

Figure 2. Topography Map of Tampilisan

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 A total land area of 1,011.261791 hectares (6.698%) has a slope
of 30-50% or hilly to mountainous while 59.835% of the land area has a
slope of 0-8% to undulating. Moreover, 1.947% of the Land area has a
slope of above 50% or mountainous area.

2.2.3 Climate

The climate in Tampilisan is hot, oppressive, and overcast.

Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 72°F
to 91°F and is rarely below 70°F or above 95°F.

Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of year to visit

Tampilisan for hot-weather activities is from early January to mid-April.

Tampilisan experiences extreme seasonal variation in monthly

rainfall. Rain falls throughout the year. The month with the most rain is
October, with an average rainfall of 6.9 inches. The month with the least
rain is March, with an average rainfall of 2.1 inches.

Figure 3. Tampilisan weather by month.

2.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

2.3.1 Population

Based on the results of PSA census 2020, the Municipality of

Tampilisan had registered a total number of 24,680 inhabitants and 6,460
total number of households, with an average of 4.29 members per
household.

The population of Tampilisan grew from 11,797 in 1980 to

24,680 in 2020, an increase of 12,883 people over the course of 40 years.
The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.32%,
or an increase of 373 people, from the previous population of 24,307 in
2015.

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 Figure 4. Historical Growth of Population of Tampilisan

The barangay with the highest population is Brgy. Poblacion

with 4,835 total population or 19.59% of the total population of the
municipality. At the same time, the lowest population belongs to Brgy.
Tilubog with 444 total population or 1.80%. Tampilisan has 52% Male
population and 48% Female population.

Table 1. Population and Household Distribution per Barangay, 2020

Total Number of Population
Barangay Percentage Percentage
Population Households Density
Balacbaan 791 3.21% 196 3.03% 116.95
Banbanan 769 3.12% 189 2.93% 132.62
Barili 874 3.54% 223 3.45% 169.28
Cabong 539 2.18% 134 2.07% 125.40
Camul 1,630 6.60% 412 6.38% 290.97
Farmington 1,246 5.05% 323 5.00% 181.08
Galingon 1,637 6.63% 450 6.97% 170.49
Lawaan 1,199 4.86% 331 5.12% 117.16
Lumbayao 1,236 5.01% 349 5.40% 203.03
Malila-T 661 2.68% 180 2.79% 92.19
Molos 1,350 5.47% 377 5.84% 156.81
New Dapitan 1,537 6.23% 421 6.52% 159.79
Poblacion 4,835 19.59% 1,255 19.43% 481.38
Sandayong 634 2.57% 144 2.23% 117.59
Santo Niño 1,256 5.09% 349 5.40% 241.47
Situbo 1,616 6.55% 425 6.58% 118.13
Tilubog 444 1.80% 113 1.75% 73.76
Tininggaan 483 1.96% 140 2.17% 90.68
Tubod 683 2.77% 163 2.52% 129.44
ZNAC 1,260 5.11% 286 4.43% 88.73
Total: 24,680 100% 6,460 100.00%
Source: PSA Census 2020

2.3.2 Population Density

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 Tampilisan has a population density/ sq. Km of 163.48 in 2020.
The most densely populated is Barangay Poblacion with 481 people per
square kilometer and the lowest is Barangay Tilubog with 73 per square
kilometer.

Figure 5. Population Density Map of Tampilisan

2.3.3 Age-Sex Structure

Figure 6.
Household
Population by age
group and sex,
2020

Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting

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 of the young dependent population which includes infants/babies,
children, and young adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of
37.28% (9,061). Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active
population and actual or potential members of the workforce, constitute
a total of 58.02% (14,104). Finally, the old dependent population
consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 4.70%
(1,142) in all.

The median age of 22 indicates that half of the entire

population of Tampilisan are aged less than 22 and the other half are over
the age of 22.

2.3.4 Labor Force

Based on PSA official results, the population of Tampilisan as

of the 2020 census is 24,680 and the average household size is 4.29. The
working ages comprises of 59.54% of the total household population of the
municipality. That gives a dependency ratio of 68.02 with age 15-64 as
economically productive.

2.3.5 Religion

Tampilisan takes pride in its cultural heritage, which is deeply

rooted in the traditions and customs of its people. The municipality is
home to various ethnic groups, with the Subanon, Cebuano, Chavacano,
and Visayan languages being spoken by its residents. Major religions are
Roman Catholic with 62.55% of the total population, Alliance with 10.01%,
Iglesia Ni Cristo with 9.08%, Seventh Day Adventist with 6.10% and
Protestant with 9.16%.

2.4 SOCIAL SERVICES

2.4.1 Public Health and Health Facilities

The Municipal Health Office (MHO) provides basic health

services to the people covering primary health care such as maternal
and child care, family planning, nutrition, immunization programs,
micronutrient supplementation, communicable and non-communicable
disease control services, dental care services, environmental sanitation,
and health education. The RHU is a DOH-accredited 6-bed capacity Basic
Emergency Maternal and Obstetrical New Born Care (BEMONC) facility,
and compliant with Philhealth accreditation standards for OPB package,
maternity care package, and TB-DOTS package. It has recently been
certified as an Animal Bite Treatment Center by the Department of
Health (DOH).

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 Table 2. Tampilisan Health Facilities, 2022
Facilities and Equipment Number
Rural Health Unit (RHU) 1
Birthing Clinic 1
Barangay Health Station (BHS) 14
Ambulance 1
Emergency Transport Service (MDRRMO) 3
Source: MHO

Figure 7. Health Facility Map of Tampilisan

Table 3. Tampilisan Health Personnel Ratio, 2022

Health Personnel Number WHO Standards Actual Ratio
Doctor 1 1:20,000 1:24,680
Nurse 1 1:10,000 1:24,680
Rural Health Midwife 6 1:5,000 1:4,113
Medical Technologist 1 1:20,000 1:24,680
Rural Sanitary Inspector 1 1:20,000 1:24,680
Dentist 1 1:50,000 1:24,680
Source: MHO

Health human resources of the MHO are composed of one (1)

Medical Doctor, one (1) nurse, six (6) rural health midwives, one (1)
medical technologist, one (1) rural health inspector, and one (1) dentist.
The pool of volunteers is composed of 20 Barangay Health Workers
(BHW), 20 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and 16 Regional-fed
Personnel assigned to the 20 barangays of the municipality to assist the

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LGU medical personnel in the delivery of community health services.
The LGU is also complemented by Human Resources for Health or HRHs
from the DOH to augment the workforce of the municipality. The LGU
has also hired workers on a contractual basis for Clerks, nutrition
coordinators, dental aides, institutional workers, pharmacy aides, and
medical technologists.

The presence of several privately owned drugstores in the

municipality also provides access to cheaper medicines available when
prescribed drugs and medical supplies are not available in RHU
pharmacy. The Municipal Government has ensured they complied with
the local requirements for Business Permits and FDA License to Operate
as Local Drug Retailers.

Ten (10) Leading Causes of Morbidity. Over 2020-2022, the leading

causes of morbidity among the citizens of Tampilisan are Upper
Respiratory Infections (URTI) and the Covid-19 virus. URTI is a leading
cause mainly due to the vulnerability of children, older adults, and
people with immune system disorders.

Table 4. Ten Leading of Morbidity (All Ages), 2020-2022

No. Causes 2020 2021 2022
1 URTI (UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION) 591 96 449
2 HPN (HYPERTENSION) 115 88 154
3 UTI (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) 258 42 207
4 ALLERGIC DERMATITIS 43 19
5 MYALGIA 25 10
6 GASTRITIS 32
7 IMPETIGO 22 20 36
8 PNEUMONIA 88 100
9 INFECTED WOUND 74 58 129
10 COVID-19 26 210
11 WOUND 31 41 59
12 ABSCESS/CARBUNCLE/BOIL 21 34
13 DIABETES MELLITUS 29
Source: MHO

Ten (10) Leading Causes of Mortality. As for the broad leading causes
of mortality, cerebrovascular accidents account for 20-30% of deaths in
the municipality.

Table 5. Ten Leading of Mortality (All Ages), 2020-2022

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 Percentage (%)
No. Causes
2020 2021 2022

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 1 CVA (CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT) 20 30 29
2 LIVER CIRRHOSIS 3
3 PNEUMONIA 5 6 4
4 COPD 10 7
5 MI (MYOCARDIAL INFRACTION) 9 3 6
6 RENAL FAILURE 12 9 9
7 CA (ALL FORMS) 5 5 6
8 HYPERTENSION 2
9 CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE 2
10 PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS 2 2
11 SENILITY 5 5 9
12 ASTHMA 3
13 COVID-19 INFECTION 6 3
14 DIABETES MELLITUS 3 4
Source: MHO

Nutritional Status. For the past three years, the prevalence of

underweight and severely underweight, wasting and severely wasting,
and stunting and severely stunting, an average annual decrease of 0.20
percent, 0.15 percent, and 0.14 percent were recorded respectively
among 0-59-month-old children. However, in the prevalence of
overweight and obese, an average annual increase of 0.58 percent was
recorded.

Table 6. Summary of Nutritional Status Among Children, 2020-2022

Average Annual
Degree of Malnutrition 2020 2021 2022
Increase/ Decrease
Underweight and Severely
204 152 129 0.20% decrease
Underweight
Stunting and Severely
404 349 288 0.15% decrease
Stunting
Wasting and Severely
81 118 31 0.14% decrease
Wasting
Overweight and Obese 42 105 71 0.58% increase
Source: MHO, MNAO

Other Health Statistical Data. Among other health indicators, the

maternal mortality rate remains to be zero, and households with access
to safe water also remain to be in 96%. The child mortality rate
decreased to one, while the infant mortality rate remains one, and the
child morbidity rate has also decreased. The deliveries in health
facilities have also decreased, as well as fully immunized children, while
contraceptive prevalence rates have increased.

Table 7. Health Indicators, 2020-2022

Indicator 2020 2021 2022
Households with sanitary toilets 25% 28% 27%

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 Households with access to safe water 96% 96% 96%
Child mortality rate 3 2 1
Child morbidity rate 535 160 369
Infant mortality rate 0 1 1
Maternal mortality rate 0 0 0
Deliveries in Health Facilities 416 307 262
Fully Immunized Child 338 357 300
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate 2,672 2,793 2,828
Source: MHO

Family Planning. Women, men, and couples of Tampilisan have

increasing numbers of safe and effective choices for contraceptive
methods, including long-acting reversible contraception methods such as
intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants, to reduce the risk of an
unintended pregnancy. However, despite the increasing number of
current users, there are still women of reproductive age with unmet
needs for modern family planning methods in need of counseling and
services. Capacitating the health service providers with knowledge and
skill will have a great impact on the municipality.

Table 8. Family Planning Method and Users, 2020-2022

2020 2021 2022
FAMILY PLANING METHOD
NA CU NA CU NA CU
DMPA 53 524 33 562 8 566
IUD 6 499 4 504 1 505
PILLS 122 1,213 50 1,264 11 1,274
VASECTOMY 0 0 0 0 0 0
CONDOM 4 286 1 288 2 292
IMPLANON 2 28 1 30 11 46
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 28 28 23 51 27 62
BILATERAL 0 94 0 94 0 94
Source: MHO

2.4.2 Education Facilities

The level of service to the education sector in the Municipality

of Tampilisan is presented in the succeeding discussions on elementary,
secondary, and tertiary education being provided by a public university.

For elementary education, 20 public Elementary Schools (ES)

are accessible in Tampilisan and situated in the 20 barangays.

Meanwhile, secondary education is also accessible in the area.

At present, there are five (5) public Junior High Schools (HS) and (2)

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 public Senior High Schools strategically located in barangay Poblacion
and Situbo.

For tertiary education, technical vocational, and training

education; the Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Tampilisan campus
offers 16 undergraduate programs and other courses and certificates. Its
main campus is in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte. The JRMSU-
Tampilisan is also an institution accredited by TESDA that offers
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Courses (TVET) under
the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Figure 8. School Facilities Map

Table 9. Student to Teacher and Classroom Ratios (SY 2023-2024)

Student – Student –
Type/Level Students Teachers Classrooms Teacher Classroom
Ratio Ratio
2288+ School 3,739 157 169 24:1 23:1
Junior High School 2,288 85 52 27:1 44:1
Senior High School 1,019 23 20 45:1 51:1
Source: DepEd, Tampilisan District

2.4.3 Social Welfare Facilities

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 The level of service in the social welfare sector of the
municipal government may seem sufficient in the latest inventory of the
facilities and services for the delivery of social services to its
constituents. As of 2022, Child Development Centers are present in
every barangay, and as well as every barangay has a Senior Citizen
Center. The provision of social services such as Early Childhood Care and
Development, Supplemental Feeding, Medical Services, Burial, Financial
Assistance, Counselling, and referrals are provided in the said facilities.
All the facilities are in good physical condition and have the necessary
staff for the operation and management of services.

Table 10. Social Welfare Facilities and Clientele (2022)

Child Development Senior Citizens
Barangay Children
Centers Centers Male Female Total
Enrolled
Balacbaan 1 32 1 42 36 78
Banbanan 1 26 1 35 36 71
Cabong 1 22 1 32 40 72
Camul 1 44 1 57 75 132
Farmington 1 40 1 61 75 136
Galingon 1 52 1 81 88 169
Lawaan 1 43 1 50 61 111
Lumbayao 1 51 1 59 53 112
Malila-T 2 34 1 36 39 75
Molos 2 38 1 60 79 139
New Barili 1 39 1 38 42 80
New Dapitan 2 48 1 59 71 130
Poblacion 3 123 1 225 261 486
Sandayong 1 16 1 23 20 43
Santo Niño 1 35 1 63 79 142
Situbo 1 47 1 52 62 114
Tilubog 1 19 1 14 13 27
Tininggaan 1 26 1 20 26 46
Tubod 1 22 1 30 40 70
Znac 1 41 1 54 63 117
Total: 25 798 20 1091 1259 2350
Source: MSWDO

The provision of social welfare and development services is

guided by the overall framework of promoting and protecting the social
well-being and best interest of the people in the locality. The presence
of Child Development Centers and Senior Citizens Centers in the
Municipality of Tampilisan is compliant with the related laws on social
welfare services for the total development and protection of children
and senior citizens mandated in the Republic Act 6972, Republic Act
7876, and Republic Act 8980.

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 Figure 9. Social Services Facilities Map

Other programs such as the Women's Welfare program, Persons

with Disabilities Welfare program, and Solo Parent program are also
being catered by the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and
Development.

Table 11. PWD and Solo Parent Clientele (2022)

No. of PWD No. of Solo Parents
Barangay
Male Female Total Male Female Total
Balacbaan 1 1 2 0 2 2
Banbanan 2 2 4 0 0 0
Cabong 3 2 5 0 0 0
Camul 4 2 6 0 8 8
Farmington 26 21 47 0 2 2
Galingon 5 3 8 0 4 4
Lawaan 2 4 6 0 0 0
Lumbayao 2 2 4 0 4 4
Malila-T 1 1 2 0 0 0
Molos 2 2 4 1 5 6
New Barili 2 0 2 0 0 0
New Dapitan 2 0 2 0 7 7
Poblacion 16 19 35 1 16 17
Sandayong 0 0 0 1 3 4
Santo Niño 15 10 25 0 7 7
Situbo 1 1 2 0 4 4
Tilubog 2 1 3 0 0 0

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 Tininggaan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tubod 1 0 1 0 1 1
Znac 4 6 10 0 7 7
Total: 91 77 168 3 70 73
Source: MSWDO

2.4.4 Safe Drinking and Sanitary Facilities

According to the recent Barangay Survey conducted for

Barangay Development Planning of the 20 barangays of Tampilisan, 83 to
93 percent of the households in the municipality have access to both safe
water and sanitary facilities. However, only 24% of the households have
access to level III facilities.

Table 12. Access to Safe water and sanitary facilities, 2022

With access to
Number of With Access
Barangay Sanitary
Households to Safe Water
Facilities
Balacbaan 196 189 112
Banbanan 189 160 159
Barili 223 100 213
Cabong 134 19 128
Camul 412 258 301
Farmington 323 323 323
Galingon 450 450 394
Lawaan 331 248 329
Lumbayao 349 321 324
Malila-T 180 170 180
Molos 377 143 374
New Dapitan 421 411 402
Poblacion 1,255 1,151 1,197
Sandayong 144 143 144
Santo Niño 349 334 330
Situbo 425 290 419
Tilubog 113 113 113
Tininggaan 140 140 132
Tubod 163 121 133
Znac 286 252 286
Total 6,460 5,336 5,993
Percentage 83% 93%
Source: BDP

2.4.5 Socialized Housing

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 As of 2022, there are still families that are settling informally
over the different barangays.
A map of the location of these informal settlers is shown
below. From this map, most of the informal settlers reside along
waterways (creeks and riverside), National Highway, private properties,
and other government-owned properties.

Figure 10. ISF Map of Tampilisan

2.4.6 Garbage Disposal

As of 2022 the Municipality of Tampilisan has 20 Materials

Recovery Facilities (MRFs) located in every barangay of the municipality.
The collection and transport of solid waste are provided in the urban
barangay and nineteen rural barangays by the LGU garbage truck. A final
disposal facility is maintained at a 2-hectare site in Barangay Farmington
Ecological Park.

2.4.7 Recreation and Sports Facilities

The LGU provides social development and recreational

facilities in the form of covered courts, parks, and other open spaces. All
barangays in Tampilisan have also their own sports or recreational
facilities available for public use. In addition, there are various
recreational facilities that are privately built and managed.

Tampilisan has also a cockpit arena that accommodates the

cockfighting activity every Sunday. Cockfighting derbies are participated

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by Tampilisanons and visitors outside the town and even outside the
province will visit this arena to participate in the competition, gamble,
and spend their money in the town.

Table 13. Existing Sports and recreational facilities per barangay

Number of Covered Basketball Barangay
Barangay Status
Households Court Court Stage
Balacbaan 196 1 1 1 Functional
Banbanan 189 1 1 1 Functional
Barili 223 1 2 1 Functional
Cabong 134 1 1 1 Functional
Camul 412 0 0 1 Functional
Farmington 323 1 1 1 Functional
Galingon 450 1 1 1 Functional
Lawaan 331 0 1 1 Functional
Lumbayao 349 1 1 1 Functional
Malila-T 180 1 1 1 Functional
Molos 377 1 1 2 Functional
New Dapitan 421 1 1 1 Functional
Poblacion 1,255 2 1 1 Functional
Sandayong 144 1 1 0 Functional
Santo Niño 349 0 0 1 Functional
Situbo 425 1 1 1 Functional
Tilubog 113 1 1 1 Functional
Tininggaan 140 1 1 1 Functional
Tubod 163 0 1 1 Functional
Znac 286 1 2 0 Functional
Source: BDP

2.4.8 Protective Services

In order to maintain the peace and order in the municipality,

the LGU has facilities for the police and fire departments as well as
equipment to aid the personnel in providing protective services.

Facilities and Equipment. The following table gives a snapshot of the

protective services available in Tampilisan.

Table 14. Protective services by facilities and equipment (2022)

Number of Personnel to Vehicle/
Type of Services
personnel population ratio Equipment/
Tampilisan Municipal 27 police 1:914 1 police car
Police Station officers 1 patrol car
Fire Protection 18 firemen 1:1,371 2 fire truck
Barangay Peace 302 Barangay 1:817
Keeping Patrol/ Tanod Tanods

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 Source: Tampilisan MPS, BFP, BLGU

Crime Profile. As for the crime in the municipality, Tampilisan Municipal

Police Station provides the following index and non-index crime statistics
for the year of 2020-2022, with the average crime rate being 53%, and
solving 8% of the total reported crimes.

Table 15. Crime Statistics, 2020-2023

Indices 2020 2021 2023
Number of Index Crimes 7 10 9
Number of Non-Index Crimes 5 5 3
Public Safety Index 22 27 33
Crime Clearance Efficiency 41.67% 20.00% 8.33%
Crime Solution Efficiency 16.67% 6.67% 0.00%
Source: Tampilisan MPS

Children in Conflict with the Law. The PNP Tampilisan together with the
MSWDO reported that from 2020 to 2022, an average of two (2)
underaged citizens were associated with crimes reported to the police. Of
the 20 barangays, only one (1) barangay has reported cases that involved
children in conflict with the law, and only one (1) case for the past three
(3) years across the whole municipality.

2.5 LOCAL ECONOMY

2.5.1 Economic Activities

Agriculture is one of the primary economic drivers of the

Municipality of Tampilisan with farming and livestock raising as its main
economic activities. The present agricultural land area of the
municipality represents 80.41% of its total area. Out of 12,138.84
hectares of agricultural land, only 4,000.00 hectares or 32.952% are
presently used or devoted to crop production. The remaining 8,138.84
hectares or 67.048% is potential for other agricultural production or
usage.

Table 16. Agricultural Land Areas of Tampilisan

Agricultural Land Area (has) % To Total
Crop Production Area 4,000.00 32.95%
Potential areas for production 8,138.84 67.05%
Total land Area for Agriculture 12,138.84 100%
Source: MAO, DENR

Sixty-five percent (65%) of the total number of households in

the municipality is basically engaged in farming. This economic activity

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is considered a family business whereby the father is the farm owner
and the mother and children are farm workers. In some cases, women
are hired as paid labor for specific lighter farm operations receiving
equal daily wage as that of men.

Figure 11. Agriculture Production Map of Tampilisan

Crop Production. In terms of production, rubber occupies a large

percentage of the agricultural land area of the municipality. The total
land area planted for rubber is 6,743.5 hectares, which represents 55.5%
of the total agricultural production area of the municipality. Rice as the
staple crop has 470 hectares planted for both irrigated (370 has.) and
rainfed areas (100 has.) Rice farming served as the primary source of
subsistence for most farming households. The table below shows the
main crop production of the municipality.

Table 17. Crops Production Area in Tampilisan

Crops Area in hectares Percentage
Rubber 6,743.50 55.55%
Rice 470 3.87%
Corn 800 6.59%
Bananas 41.5 0.34%
Fruit Trees 108.75 0.90%
Vegetables 14 0.12%
Root Crops 100 0.82%
Palm Oil 18.00 0.15%
Others 3,843.09 31.66%
Total: 12,138.84 100.00%

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 Source: MAO

Livestock and Poultry. Livestock and poultry production are also one of
the livelihoods in the municipality. It provides an alternative source of
income to farmers. However, it continues to be a backyard activity
basically from home consumption. The municipality has no full-scale
commercial livestock production although there are areas that can be
tapped and suitable to pasture area.

The livestock population of the municipality with chickens

numbering 27,000 heads, is about 85% of the total livestock population.
Almost all households in Tampilisan raise chicken primarily for
consumption. The carabaos are raised to help on the farm with about 2%
of the total livestock population, while cattle, hogs, and goats are
raised for commercial purposes.

Fisheries. The municipality of Tampilisan is twenty kilometers away

from the shoreline. Most of the marine products that are sold in the
market come from other areas like the municipalities of Liloy, Labason,
and Sindangan. Because of scarcity, fish products are very expensive
although there is also the need to study the extent of the role of
middlemen in fish trading. The Office of the Municipality Agriculturist
has distributed fingerlings of Tilapia and other varieties of fishes and
some residents have developed small ponds for the purpose.

Wholesale and Retail Trade. The impetus for economic activities in

Tampilisan mainly involves wholesale & retail trade and personal &
community services with the financial help of existing banks and non-
bank institutions in the locality. This is where Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (SMEs) come in which is recognized as the key sector for
generating employment opportunities and growth in any local economy.
The presence of adequate modes of transportation, and
telecommunication connections will likewise boost tourism in the area.

Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Storage Facilities. The Municipality

of Tampilisan houses one (1) existing industrial estate occupying almost
1.5 hectares of land. The Standeco Rubber Development industrial
estate is mostly a storage warehouse. This industrial estate serves as an
employment-generating industry for the people of the Municipality of
Tampilisan. It has a total of 41 employees.

Business Establishments and Industry Sectors. For the year 2022, the
Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) were able to register a total
of 364 businesses. About 36 of which are new businesses while 328 are

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renewal businesses. This resulted to generation of total 792 job
employments.

Tourism. A total of 12 tourist attractions/sites have been identified in

Tampilisan. This includes area development and tourists’
accommodation. Moreover, these areas are accessible and have
sufficient facilities and services that offer various services. The tourist
sites were evaluated based on the availability of potable water, a
sewerage system, a solid waste management system, power, and
telecommunications.

Figure 12. Nature-based Tourism Map of Tampilisan

Table 18. Tourist Attractions in Tampilisan

Location
Name of Attraction Type Category
Sitio Barangay
1. SITUBO FALLS Falls P-Orchid Situbo
2. SUNDANCE RESORT Health and Camul
RESORT Wellness
3. SINULOG SA Festival Customs and Municipal Poblacion
TAMPILISAN Traditions Plaza
4. MUNICIPAL Park Sports and Municipal Poblacion
PLAZA PARK Recreational Proper
Facilities
5. RIZAL PARK Park Sports and Municipal Poblacion
Recreational Proper
Facilities
6. CANDONG LAKE River Nature P-Orchid Situbo
7. KAWA-KAWA Falls Nature P-2 Banbanan

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 FALLS
8. KURO FALLS Falls Nature P-3 Tubod
9. CALIMPUNAN Nature Nature Sitio Camul
RIVER Patawag
10. CATMON FALLS Falls Nature P-5 New Camul
Manukan
11. BOKLOG Festival Customs and IPMR Office Poblacion
Traditions
12. KALILIYAGAN Festival Customs and Municipal Poblacion
FESTIVAL Traditions Proper
Source: Tourism Office

2.6 INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure is the basic physical and organizational structures

needed for the operation of a community, or the services and facilities
necessary for an economy to function. This connects the built environment to
the open space including production and protection areas. It typically refers to
technical structures such as roads, water supply, sewers, power grids,
telecommunications, and so forth. It facilitates the production of goods and
services; for example, roads enable the transport of raw materials to a
factory, and also for the distribution of finished products to markets.

2.6.1 Transport and Utilities

Road Network. Currently, Tampilisan has a total road length of 156.778

kilometers. About 112.532 kilometers are barangay roads, 14.147
kilometers are municipal roads, 15.719 kilometers are national roads,
and 14.38 kilometers are provincial roads.

Table 19. Inventory of Roads, CY2023

Length of Roads (in Km)
Classification Percentage
Concrete Gravel Earth Total
National 15.719 0 0 15.719 10.03%
Provincial 11.127 3.253 0 14.38 9.17%
Municipal 8.129 5.422 0.596 14.147 9.02%
Barangay 39.83 69.85 2.852 112.532 71.78%
Total 74.805 78.525 3.448 156.778
47.71% 50.09% 2.20%
Source: MPDC and MEO Office

Based on the table of inventory of roads, the total length of

concreted roads is 74.805 kilometers or 47.71%, while 78.525 kilometers
or 50.09% is graveled and 3.448 kilometers or 2.20% remains earth. The
current road requirement of Tampilisan for the population of 26,480 as

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of 2020 is estimated at 96.252 km. The total road length in Tampilisan is
adequate to serve its population by 63%.

Figure 13. Road Network Map of Tampilisan

Bridges. Tampilisan currently has nine (9) existing bridges passing

through various waterways. All of these bridges are made of concrete
and steel structures. All bridges are in good condition and passable in
usual weather conditions.

Table 20. Inventory of Bridges, CY2023

Length Width
Name Type Location
(meters) (meters)
Banbanan Bridge RCDG Brgy. Banbanan 11.0 8.0
Calimpunan Bridge RCDG Brgy. Camul 30.0 8.0
Cabong Bridge Steel Bridge Brgy. Cabong 32.0 9.4
Molos Bridge RCDG Brgy. Molos 41.6 17.4
Malila T Bridge RCDG Brgy. Malila T 22.5 4.5
New Dapitan Bridge RCDG Brgy. New Dapitan 30.0 8.0
Patawag Bridge RCDG Brgy. Camul 23.2 7.6
Situbo Bridge 1 RCDG Brgy. Situbo 49.0 8.0
Situbo Bridge 2 RCDG Brgy. Situbo 49.0 8.0
Source: MPDC Office, MEO

Sources of Water. Water supply in Tampilisan is provided by the LGU-

run water utility namely TaWaS or Tampilisan Water System. The said
water service provider is servicing the several barangays of this
municipality using the groundwater as its sole source. Other barangays

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 have also their Barangay Water and Sanitation Association or BaWaSA
serving their population.

The water system types are of Level 3, and Level 2, hence,

providing individual household connections. As of December 2022, about
24% of the total households in Tampilisan have level 3 water
connections. However, some communities in other barangays of
Tampilisan rely on public and private deep and shallow wells as their
secondary source of water.

Tampilisan Water System (TaWaS) has three (3) pumping stations

located strategically within the town. The majority of these pumping
station facilities are found in Barangay Poblacion which is attributed to
the generous amount of groundwater in the area vis-a-vis the strong
demand of its population and the immediate vicinity.

Power Utilities. Electricity in Tampilisan is supplied by the Zamboanga

del Norte Electric Cooperative or ZaNECo. All 20 barangays of Tampilisan
are electrified with 24-hour service with a total of 5,657 connections.

Information and Communication Technology. The most popular forms

of communication systems being used nowadays are mobile
communication systems and Internet services. Globe and Smart
Communications are the two competing companies that provide cellular
communication in the locality.

2.7 ENVIRONMENT

The Municipality of Tampilisan has yet to establish its Municipal

Environment and Natural Resource Office (MENRO) in compliance with Section
26 of Republic Act No. 7160 also known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
However, the LGU has designated a MENR officer under the Office of Municipal
Agriculture (MA). Aside from the function of the MA office, the office has also
been in charge of the management and delivery of services relevant to
environment and resource management.

2.7.1 Solid Waste Management

The Local Government is actively implementing the Solid

Waste Management Ordinance in its campaign for a clean environment.
Over the years, the LGU has been implementing solid waste management
programs and urban area beautification. In the urban center, a team of
street sweepers is tasked with the cleaning, greening, and beautification
of the Central Market, municipal streets, urban recreational spaces, and

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cemetery. The approved 10-year Solid Waste Management has been
guiding the Municipality of Tampilisan in the implementation of its
programs for solid waste management.

Table 21. Solid Waste Management Indicators

Indicators No. Status/Remarks
MENRO 1 Designate
MENRO Staff 9 Job Order/Casual Employees
Disposal Facility 1 Controlled/ Open Dumpsite
Equipment: 1 Rotary Screener
1 Rotary Composter
1 Organic Shredder
1 Plastic Shredder
1 Bioreactor
Material Recovery Facilities 20 all Barangays
Average Daily Collection of 500 Estimated scheduled
Waste: kgs/day collection
Source: MENRO Office

2.7.2 Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

The Municipality of Tampilisan is vulnerable to several geologic

hazards such as landslides, flooding, and other climate-related hazards
such as drought due to temperature increases.

Figure 14. Hazard Susceptibility Map of Tampilisan

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Rain Induced Landslide. Landslide is the most common hazard that is
occurring in the municipality. About 22.35% of the municipality’s total
land area is highly susceptible to landslides, 48.94% is moderate and
19.37% is low. And about 1.7591 hectares are considered to be very
highly susceptible.

About 20.64% of the total households of the municipality

affected to landslides. Barangay Camul is recorded with the most
number of households susceptible to rain-induced landslide equivalent
to 74.53% of its total household population.

Table 22. Rain Induced Landslide Exposure by Barangay, 2021

Actual Actual Actual
Affected Total Total
Susceptibility Barangays Affected
Area in Affected Affected
hectares Population Households
Very High Tininggaan 1.7591 565 130
High Malila T, Lumbayao, 3,374.0106 27,238 6,609
Molos, Lawaan, New
Barili, Sto. Niño,
Poblacion, New Dapitan,
Camul, ZNAC, Banbanan,
Balacbaan, Galingon,
Farmington, Sandayong,
Tubod, Cabong,
Tininggaan, Tilubog,
Situbo
Moderate Malila T, Lumbayao, 7,388.9578 26,560 6,440
Molos, Lawaan, New
Barili, Sto. Niño,
Poblacion, New Dapitan,
Camul, ZNAC, Banbanan,
Balacbaan, Galingon,
Farmington, Sandayong,
Tubod, Cabong,
Tininggaan, Tilubog,
Situbo
Low Malila T, Lumbayao, 2,924.0769 26,560 6,440
Molos, Lawaan, New
Barili, Sto. Niño,
Poblacion, New Dapitan,
Camul, ZNAC, Banbanan,
Balacbaan, Galingon,
Farmington, Sandayong,
Tubod, Cabong,
Tininggaan, Tilubog,
Situbo
Source: CDRA-2021

Flood Hazard Areas. There is about a total of 647.3681194 hectares of

the land area of the municipality is considered susceptible to flooding.
0.01% is considered to very high susceptible, only 0.07% is high, 0.67% is
moderate and 3.54% is low. And there are about 68.46% of the total
households that are considered vulnerable to flooding.

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 Table 23. Flood Exposure by Barangay, 2021
Actual Actual Actual
Affected Total Total
Susceptibility Barangays Affected
Area in Affected Affected
hectares Population Households
Very High Tilubog 1.895324539 505 111
High Banbanan, Balacbaan 10.55003013 1,831 470
Moderate Malila T, Lumbayao, 100.8978816 8,125 1,947
Molos, Lawaan, New
Dapitan, Camul
Low Malila T, Lumbayao, New 534.0248831 21,964 5,398
Barili, Sto. Niño,
Poblacion, New Dapitan,
ZNAC, Banbanan,
Balacbaan, Galingon,
Farmington, Sandayong,
Tubod, Cabong,
Tininggaan, Tilubog,
Situbo
Source: CDRA-2021

As part of disaster preparedness and risk assessment, hazard

mapping is one of the important initial steps to be undertaken. An
accurate flood hazard map will be a vital source of information in the
formulation of various plans such as disaster preparedness plans and so
on.

2.7.3 Climate Change

The threats of climate change are stated to be coming from its

variables manifested in the detrimental effects of hydro-meteorologic
hazards such as flooding, rain-induced landslides, and storm surges.

These climate change variables enhance the disaster events

posing real threats of damage and its effects on species and other life
forms. The table below is a summary of the type of disaster events that
these variables may exacerbate.

Table 24. Climate Change Enhanced Disaster Events

Climate Change Variable Disaster Events Enhanced
Temperature Increase Storms and typhoons
Heat waves – thee (3) consecutive days
with increase of 1C or more from the
observed seasonal mean temperature.
Drought – three (3) consecutive months
with rainfall record less than the observed
seasonal rainfall volume.
Rainfall Changes Storms/ typhoons, floods and landslides
Sea surface temperature Typhoons, storm surge and massive algal
increase blooms

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 El Niño Drought, heat waves and wild fires
La Niña Floods, storms and strong waves

Considering these climate-change-enhanced events and the

identified hazards in the Municipality of Tampilisan, it can be implied
that the first-hand threat of climate change will be coming from intense
rains, floods, severe drought, and heat waves. Thus, confirming the
climate projection concluding that the hot season will become drier and
the wet season will be more intensified.

Aside from the degree of vulnerability, the impacts of climate

change on these sectors will likewise soon happen. The following table is
sourced from the PAGASA report on Climate Change in the Philippines
showing the impacts of climate changes presented per vulnerable
sector.

Table 25. Potential Impacts of Climate Change to Vulnerable Sectors

Sector Impacts of Climate Change
Water  Water quality problems (e.g. presence of
metallic substance, algal blooms,
contaminations)
 Reduction in rainfall during the summer season
will result in water shortage.
 Irrigation water for farms will be less affecting
food production.
 The water level in dams will be low affecting
energy production.
 Heavy rains in many areas will create flooding
affecting economic activities, damages to
physical assets and even fatalities, injuries and
illnesses.
Forestry  Increase in temperature and variability in
rainfall will affect the growth and development
of plants and animals in the forest.
 Some forest plants and wildlife animal species
may not survive.
 Invasive species may override the natural
habitats of fruit-bearing plants.
 Forest fires may become frequent in forest and
grassland areas during El Nino episodes.
Agriculture  Land degradation resulting to crop failures
 Changes in temperature and rainfall intensity,
frequency and distribution will affect the
growth and yield of climate sensitive crops and

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 fruit trees.
 Floods and strong winds brought by typhoons
will damage crops and affect their production.
 Prolonged drought may dry up inland fish ponds
resulting to decrease in yields.
 Drought will seriously affect crop production
while heat stress will increase mortality of
poultry and livestock.
 Changes in temperature and rainfall will trigger
the spread of pests and diseases of both plants
and animals.
 Insects/ pest outbreaks
Health  Flooding will cause the outbreak and spread of
water-based and vector-borne diseases leading
to higher morbidity and mortality. The incidence
of malaria, dengue, leptospirosis,
schistosomiasis, cholera and dysentery will
increase in flooded and unsanitary areas.
 Heat waves will increase heat stroke among the
elderly.
 The demand for energy will increase and may
exceed the available supply.
 Typhoons and monsoon rains can flood hospitals
and health centers disrupting services and
access by the residents.
 Declining air quality in cities and reduction in
quality of life for people in warm areas
 Risk of food and water shortage and
malnutrition

2.8 INSTITUTIONAL MACHINERY

The Municipality of Tampilisan belongs to the 3 rd Congressional

District of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte. It has 20 barangays headed by
the Barangay Chairman. There are also 110 puroks in the Municipality which
are established geographically for the ease of identification and delivery of
local government services.

The current organizational structure of the Municipality of Tampilisan

is primarily categorized into two divisional structures - Executive and
Legislative Branches. The Executive Branch is composed of 22 offices headed
by the Municipal Mayor from whom all the executive authority and
responsibility originates. While the legislative branch (Sangguniang Bayan) is
governed by the Vice Mayor, which is the policy-making body of the

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Municipality. The SB is composed of the Vice Mayor, the elected regular
council members, the president of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the president of
the Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, and the Indigenous Peoples’
Mandatory Representations. The Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang
Bayan serves as the Secretary to the Council. It also provides legislative,
administrative, and secretarial support services to the council.

2.8.1 Manpower Complement

As of 2023, the Municipal Government of Tampilisan has a total

manpower of 253 composed of 13 elected, two (2) co-terminus, 70
permanent, 16 plantilla casual, 140 job orders, and 12 contracts of
services.

2.8.2 Local Fiscal Management

Tampilisan is a fourth-class municipality and remains to be

National Tax Allocation (NTA) Dependent municipality despite its efforts
on improvement of its revenue generation facilities and enhancement of
revenue collection systems. The two revenue sources are local sources
and external sources. For the past three years, an estimated average
annual increase of 19 percent equivalent to an average of Php 22 million
every year was collected from the total revenues. Revenues from
external sources consist of shares from National Tax Allocation which is
90% of the total income in 2022.

Table 26. History of Revenue Sources

Particulars 2020 2021 2022
Local Sources 16,851,960.62 54,806,176.39 17,292,698.99
National Tax Allocation (NTA) 107,268,062.00 114,966,431.00 154,796,316.00
External Sources 85,155.51
Total Revenues: 124,120,022.62 169,772,607.39 172,174,170.50
NTA-Dependency: 87% 92% 93%
Source: Accounting Office, Annual Financial Report CY2020-CY2022

Figure 15. NTA Dependency Ratio

Table 27. Actual Expenditures by Services, 2020-2022

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 Particulars 2020 2021 2022
General Services 64,168,043.89 85,497,340.34 91,382,717.21
Health and Social Services 19,403,129.63 13,473,603.47 20,039,139.46
Economic Services 24,720,771.07 61,215,229.56 20,967,049.05
Others 5,250,569.49 3,737,480.45 18,162,264.89
Total: 113,542,514.08 163,923,653.82 150,551,170.61
Percentage: 14.13% 44.37% -8.16%
Source: Accounting Office, Annual Financial Report CY2020-CY2022

Figure 16. Comparison of Annual Expenditures

2.8.3 Development Legislation

A total of 45 ordinances and 275 resolutions have passed in the

council from 2020 to 2022. Most of these resolutions are under the Rules
Committee.

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