SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN

FINAL REPORT JUNE 2009

SUBIC-CLARK ALLIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (SCADC) SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final SCoLUP Report June 2009

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Keenly aware of the pressing need to capitalize on emerging local and international opportunities, the Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council (the “SCADC“) embarked in late September 2008 on a framework and concept-level land use planning study for the 98,020-hectares (has.) SCAD Corridor (the “Corridor”) i.e. the SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (the “SCoLUP”). The Corridor is an approximately ten kilometer (10.0 km) wide swath with the Subic-Clark- Expressway (SCTEx) at its center line. It runs the entire length of the SCTEx and is comprised of productive/ non-productive agricultural lands, minor forests and built-up areas. While the planning horizon considered is 25 years (2009-2033), the concept-level SCoLUP is intended to be dynamic and flexible enough to be modified as changes come about over the next several decades. 1. The Development Framework Z Development Plans Influencing the SCAD Corridor include: a) the Enhanced “W” Growth Corridor strategy for Central ; b) Provincial Physical Framework Plans (“PPFPs”) of the 4 Corridor provinces; and c) Luzon Urban Beltway infrastructure projects; Z Applicable Development Concepts considered to transform the Corridor into a hub: a) expressways and high-speed motorways that improve access, stimulate commerce; b) supply chain management and logistics hubs, citing successful Asian models; c) Smart Growth with compact, self-contained settlements that avoid urban sprawl, preserve green areas and promote accessibility thru mass transport systems; and d) Green Corridors that define, preserve and sustain natural environments. Z Project Methodology adopted to ensure proper consultation and approvals involved: a) data gathering and site visits to 13 cities/ municipalities, 4 provinces and 3 Planned Unit Developments (PUDs i.e. Clark Ecozone, Subic Ecozone and Hacienda Luisita); b) analyses of data and formulation of the preliminary framework plan and the SCoLUP c) consultative workshop with planners of the 17 Corridor LGUs and the 3 PUDs; d) consultations with regional offices of National Government Agencies (NGAs); e) provincial stakeholders’ consultative fora (, Tarlac and / ); f) SCAD council approvals at each plan submission and consultative phase; and g) LGU summit to ensure the SCoLUP’s adoption, continuity and implementation. 2. Development Concept for the SCAD Corridor Z The proposed Corridor Framework Plan utilizing the Corridor’s strengths and features: a) a production-oriented logistics corridor with three (3) equidistant hubs (Subic for water, Clark near the Corridor center for air and Tarlac for land); b) the production and trade of agricultural, mineral and light to medium industrial and other manufactured products with tourism activities; c) various forms of services via the well-planned centers i.e. Area (MCA), the Metro Subic Area (MSA) and the Metro Tarlac Area (MTA); d) the presence of well-developed infrastructure including transport, storage and distribution system with supporting IT, power, water and waste disposal utilities; and e) the presence of other factors such as pro-business government policies and competitive costs of doing business to make the hub globally competitive. Z Linkages that define Corridor activities and enhance its potential as a hub include: a) the existing physical framework i.e. the MacArthur Highway, NLEX, -San Fernando- Road, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (“SCTEx”); and b) the projected physical framework i.e. Tarlac-- Expressway (TPLEx), Tarlac-Dinggalan Highway, Tarlac-Zambales Expressway, NLEX Extension, NorthRail system and the expanded Subic water and Clark air hubs.

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Z Analysis of Current, Emerging and Potential LGU Roles with a detailed SWOT (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats) analysis of LGUs were also done. 3. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan Z Land Suitability Analysis was done which considered environmental and policy conditions, ensured that appropriate land use recommendations were given and identified potential built-up areas which where either highly suitable or possible for development (only with proper interventions and controls). Z The SCAD Corridor Framework Plan which supports the production-oriented hub and concept-level Corridor land use plans has the following basic features: a) the main service centers and urban expansion areas are MCA, MSA and MTA; b) key settlement sites are , , and Subic town; c) agriculture shall be the dominant land use for the towns of Bamban, , Concepcion, Floridablanca, Dinalupihan and Hermosa; d) agri-industrial land uses can be supported for Capas, Porac, La Paz and Hermosa; e) industrial production are for , Angeles City, and Subic town with eventual expansion in La Paz, Floridablanca and Hermosa; f) future settlements are in Floridablanca, Porac, Hermosa and Subic town; g) tourism land uses are foreseen for Porac, Floridablanca, Bamban and Capas; and h) a network of circumferential, radial and service roads and rail connections. Z Conceptual Land Use Plan: Of the 98,020 has. study area, the Corridor‘s current land use (short to medium terms) vs. the SCoLUP (medium to long terms) shows: a) reduction of agricultural area from 49,300 has. (50.3%) in the short-medium term to 37,208 has. (37.9%) at the medium-long term; b) Slight increase in built-up area from 15,796 has. (16.1%) in the short-medium term to 18,728 has. (19.1%) in the medium through long terms i.e. primarily due to the proposed built-up areas surrounding the SCTEx interchanges; c) Increase in PUD area from 16,065 has. (16.4%) primarily made up of the 2 Freeports cum Special Economic Zones (Clark and Subic) plus Hacienda Luisita to 19,143 has. (19.5%), mainly due to the 3,000 has. Central Business District (CBD) sited in the border area of Mabalacat and Bamban; d) in the short-medium term, the expected but hopefully controlled and well-planned development of the future Metro Clark, Metro Subic and Metro Tarlac areas through infilling, redevelopment, renewal, densification and land conversion. 4. Recommendations Z Road Systems and Other Infrastructure and Utilities a) Regional Road Systems additional to the projected linkages previously mentioned, include: new non-tollway roads linking Tarlac with Zambales; new circumferential roads linking Pampanga with Tarlac and Zambales/ Bataan with Pampanga; 3 new radial roads (Tarlac-Iba, Tarlac--, Capas-; a viaduct coastal highway linking Bataan, Pampanga and to Metro ; and the -Floridablanca Road; b) Intra-provincial road systems recommended include: service road systems in designated development areas; roads to improve circulation in Subic-Olongapo, Mabalacat-Angeles City, Tarlac-Hacienda Luisita areas; and a bypass road to Subic; c) Road Improvement projects for the , SCTEx interface with TPLEx and Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road; d) SCTEx related projects composed mainly of improvements in interchanges (e.g. southbound entry/exit ramp at Dolores) and their access roads; e) NorthRail related projects: the Tarlac Land Port; Clark to Subic connection; Clark connections to Damortis and San Jose onwards to CEZA/ Cagayan province; and f) Other infrastructure and utilites, mainly flood control and water impoundment systems and storage facilities in the hubs. ______page 2 of 3 Executive Summary SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final SCoLUP Report June 2009

Z LGU-Specific Projects supporting their SCoLUP roles include: a) For Zambales-Bataan Provinces - updates of their comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs); improvements of major roads (Olongapo-Gapan, Roman Highway) and local road systems accessing SCTEx; the proposed San Marcelino-Floridablance Road; a Metro-Subic planning initiative; and agricultural productivity and tourism projects; b) For Pampanga Province - updates of their CLUPs; improvements of local road and traffic systems specially those accessing SCTEx; programs controlling urban sprawl and promoting infill development; a Metro-Clark planning initiative; and projects that improve agricultural productivity, develop industrial activity and establish tourism also in the upland areas; c) For Tarlac Province - updates of their CLUPs in line with those of the 2 PUDs in the province (CSEZ and Hacienda Luisita); service roads and improvements of local roads accessing SCTEx; road linkages to the western and eastern provinces; a Metro-Tarlac planning initiative; projects that improve agricultural productivity with emphasis on flooding and irrigation concerns; and development of upland tourism. Z Major policies being espoused by the SCoLUP Planning Team include: a) Infilling of built-up areas before resorting to agricultural land conversion; b) Limitation of new developments, particularly of residential subdivisions and housing sites, to the marginally productive sloped areas; c) Careful planning and monitoring of developments along major roads; d) Clearly define area jurisdictions and resolve boundaries issues soonest; e) Interim land uses for unproductive agricultural lands; and f) Possible penalties for idle corridor lands. Z The Legal framework proposals are: a) Strict Compliance with P.D. 1096, the 1977 National Building Code of the (NBCP), for Corridor-related developments especially non-mobile billboards; b) Full Compliance with laws governing developments e.g. environmental laws; c) Reflect the SCoLUP proposals in LGU comprehensive water and land use plans (CWLUPs), zoning ordinances (ZOs) and implementing guidelines, etc.; and d) Work with Congress to possibly institutionalize the developmental approach and management of the SCAD Corridor. Z Institutional framework proposal include: a) Pursue Corridor development thru specialized units in the SCAD organization; b) Closer cooperation and integrated planning for 3 metropolitan areas through the formation of LGU associations or public-private sector development councils; and c) Capacity-building programs for corridor LGUs. 5. Next Steps - Areas for further planning studies include: a) Metro Clark (Clark Freeport/CSEZ, Angeles, Mabalacat, San Fernando and Bamban); b) Metro Subic (Subic Freeport, Olongapo, Subic, and Dinalupihan); c) Metro Tarlac (Tarlac City, Concepcion, La Paz, Hacienda Luisita and possibly Victoria); d) MCA / MTA / MSA integrated solid waste management programs; e) Comprehensive water & land use plan (CWLUP) for the SCAD Corridor; f) Hydrology study, Water Resources and Drainage Plan for the SCAD Corridor; g) SCAD Corridor Multi-modal Transport Planning study; h) Agricultural Productivity assessment and improvement planning; i) Conceptual through detailed master development plans (CMDPs/ DMDPs) for priority development areas (PDAs); j) Comprehensive Corridor Tourism Development Master Plan; and k) MCA / MTA/ MSA public/ mass transport systems.

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SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN DRAFT FINAL REPORT June 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Tables List of Figures List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 The Project Area – the SCAD Corridor 1 1.2 Project Objectives 3 1.3 The Development Framework 3 1.3.1 Development Plans Influencing the SCAD Corridor 3 1.3.2 Applicable Concepts for Development 11 1.4 Project Methodology 15 1.4.1 Gathering of Data and Maps 15 1.4.2 Site Visits 15 1.4.3 Analyses of Gathered Data and Site Formulation of the 15 Preliminary Framework and SCoLUP 1.4.4 LGU Planners’ Consultative Workshop 15 1.4.5 Consultations with Regional Offices of National Government 16 Agencies 1.4.6 Stakeholders’ Consultations 16 1.4.7 SCAD Council Approvals 16 1.4.8 SCoLUP Preparation 16 1.4.9 Summit 16

2.0 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT FOR THE SCAD CORRIDOR 17

2.1 Development Concept 17 2.1.1 Development Context 17 2.1.2 Corridor Development Concept 18 2.2 Linkages 22 2.2.1 Existing Linkages 22 2.2.2 Projected Linkages (Short through Long Terms) 25

2.2.3 Potential of Projected Linkages (Long term) 25

2.3 Current, Emerging and Potential Roles of Affected LGUs and 27 PUDs 2.3.1 Current LGU Roles 27 2.3.2 Emerging Roles of Affected LGUs and PUDs 28 2.3.3 Potential LGU and PUD Roles (Short through Long Terms) 30 2.3.4 Boundary Disputes within SCAD Corridor and its Immediate 36 Area of Influence

3.0 SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 39 (SCoLUP)

3.1 Land Use Analysis 39 3.1.1 Site Analysis 40 3.1.2 Land Suitability for New Developments 44 3.2 SCAD Corridor Framework Plan (FRP) 52 3.3 Conceptual Land Use Plan (CoLUP) 55 3.3.1 Expansion of Built-up Areas 55 3.3.2 Growth of Metropolitan Nodes 58

4.0 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 61

4.1 Road Systems and other Infrastructures/Utilities 61 4.1.1 New Road Systems for the Corridor’s Macro Framework 61 (Region 3-wide) 4.1.2 New Road Systems for the Corridor’s Micro Framework 61 4.1.3 Road Improvement Projects 62 4.1.4 SCTEX Related Projects 62 4.1.5 Possible North Rail Projects 62 4.1.6 Other Infrastructure and Utilities 62 4.2 LGU-specific Projects 63 4.2.1 Zambales Province 63 4.2.2 Bataan Province 64 4.2.3 Pampanga Province 65 4.2.4 Tarlac Province 67 4.3 Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework 68 4.3.1 Policy Framework 68 4.3.2 Legal Framework 69 4.3.3 Institutional Framework 70

5.0 NEXT STEPS 71

5.1 Areas for Further Planning 71 5.2 SCoLUP Timetable Update 72 5.3 Activities Subsequent to the SCADC Corridor Physical 73 Framework Planning

ANNEXES

ANNEX A Fact Sheet of LGUs ANNEX B SWOT and Strategy Analyses ANNEX C Recommended Roles for the LGUs along the SCTEx ANNEX D First Consultative Meeting Report D-1 Executive Summary D-2 Attendance D-3 Proceedings D-4 Summary of Breakout Sessions ANNEX E Private Stakeholders’ Forum E-1 Pampanga Attendance E-2 Pampanga Proceedings E-3 Pampanga Event Photos E-4 Tarlac Attendance E-5 Tarlac Proceedings E-6 Tarlac Event Photos E-7 Bataan and Zambales Attendance E-8 Bataan and Zamables Proceedings E-9 Bataan and Zambales Event Photos SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN DRAFT FINAL REPORT June 2009 LIST OF TABLES, FIGURES AND ABBREVIATIONS

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1 Hierarchy of Urban Centers 7 Table 2.1 Summary of Current, Emerging & Potential Roles of LGUs along 34 SCAD Corridor Table 3.1 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan* (SCoLUP) General 57 Land Use Tabulation for the Short Term (2009 - 2015) Table 3.2 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan* (SCoLUP) General 58 Land Use Tabulation for the Long Term (2016 - 2033)

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1 SCTEx Location In Relation to Metro-Manila 2 Figure 1.2 SCAD Corridor 4 Figure 1.3 Enhanced W Growth Corridor 6 Figure 2.1 SCAD Corridor Development Concept Map 19 Figure 2.2 Concept of Integrated Corridor Flood Control, Irrigation and 22 Water Supply Program Figure 2.3 Existing and Proposed Linkages 23 Figure 2.4 Conceptual Northrail Project 27 Figure 2.5 Municipal Zoning/Land Use Designation 29 Figure 2.6 Potential LGU Roles 32 Figure 2.7 Map of Disputed Area between Bamban, Tarlac and Mabalacat, 37 Pampanga Figure 2.8 Map of Territorial Boundaries and Disputed Areas in Olongapo 37 City Figure 3.1 Slope Map 41 Figure 3.2 Geomorphology Map 42 Figure 3.3 Soil Map 43 Figure 3.4 Erosion Map 45 Figure 3.5 Flooding Map 46 Figure 3.6 PHIVOLCS Hazard Map A (Active Faults & Liquefaction) 47 Figure 3.7 PHIVOLCS Hazard Map B (Pinatubo & Flood Zone) 48 Figure 3.8 SAFDZs in the SCAD Corridor 50 Figure 3.9 Land Suitability for New Development 51 Figure 3.10 SCADC Corridor Framework Plan 53 Figure 3.11 Corridor Conceptual Land Use 56 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines B.P. Batas Pambansa BAB Bundesautobahn BCDA Bases Conversion & Development Authority BOT Build Operate Transfer CALA Cavite- CALABARZON Cavite, Laguna, , Rizal, CBD Central Business District CDC Clark Development Corporation CIAC Clark International Airport Corporation CLRPFP Regional Physical Framework Plan CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan CMDP Comprehensive Master Development Plan CSEZ Clark Special Economic Zone CWLUP Comprehensive Water and Land Use Plan DMDP Detailed Master Development Plan DMIA International Airport DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways DTI Department of Trade and Industry ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ECR Eastern Circumferential Road FRP Framework Plan IRR Implementing Rules and Regulations KAMANAVA Kalookan and Valenzuela LGU Local Government Unit LRT Light Rail Transit LUB Luzon Urban Beltway MCA Metro Clark Area MCA Metropolitan Clark Area MDP Master Development Plan MMA Area MMA Metropolitan Manila Area MNR Manila North Road MoP Manuals of Procedure MRT Metro Rail Transit MSA Metropolitan Subic Area MTA Metro Tarlac Area NAIA Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAMRIA National Mapping and Resource Information Agency NBCP National Building Code of the Philippines NBCRC National Building Code Review Committee NC Northrail Corporation NCR National Capital Region NEDA National Economic Development Authority NLEx PD Presidential Decree PDA Priority Development Area PPFP Provincial Physical Framework Plan PUD Planned Unit Development RA Republic Act R-IRR Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations ROW Right of Way RROW Road Right-of-Way SAR Special Autonomous Region SBFZ Freeport Zone SBMA Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority SCADC Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council SCM Supply Chain Management SCoLUP SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan SCTEx Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway SEZ Special Economic Zone SLEx South Luzon Expressway STAR Southern Tagalog Arterial Road SWOT Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats TEU Twenty-foot Container Equivalent Unit TLUTE Tarlac-La Union Toll Expressway TPLEx Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway ZO Zoning Ordinance SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) is a 94-kilometer four-lane divided expressway situated around 90 kilometers north of the Metropolitan Manila Area (MMA). The SCTEx connects the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (with its 600,000 TEU Container Terminal) at Subic Bay in the southwest, the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone with its Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Pampanga Province, the Haciemda Luisita and the Techno Park in Tarlac City in the northeast (Figure 1.1 SCTEx Location In Relation to Metro Manila). The Philippines’ newest, and now the longest tollway consists of two major sections. The Subic-Clark section measures 50.5 kilometers while the Clark-Tarlac section has a distance of 43.27 kilometers.

Since the year 2000, the National Government already foresaw the Subic-Clark corridor as the main engine to both regional and national economic growth, having established the Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC or Council) to plan for and implement an integrated and coordinated development of the area. The Council, headed by a cabinet- rank Chairman specifically appointed by the President of the Philippines, has for its members the various heads of the government entities which are the key stakeholders and prime movers in the region namely:

 Bases Conversion & Development Authority (BCDA);  Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA);  Clark Development Corporation (CDC);  Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC);  Northrail Corporation;  National Economic Development Authority (NEDA); and  Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The SCTEx connects at Clark, Pampanga with another tollway, the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). The NLEx is the expressway that connects Metro Manila with the northern provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. The Clark-Tarlac section of the SCTEx approximates the route of the NLEx extension through Tarlac Province, and therefore further improves access between Metro Manila and the North Luzon provinces. The new SCTEx expands the network of tollways in Luzon and improves access within Central Luzon Region (Region III) as well.

1.1 The Project Area – the SCAD Corridor

The completed 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) provides a vital lifeline between three hubs of production and logistics that both government and private sectors are actively pursuing, and which could consequently evolve and merge into a competitive Logistics Corridor in Asia. Aside from boosting the development potentials of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, and the techno-park in Tarlac City, the SCTEx has also created opportunities for complementary industries along the expressway.

It is in this context that the SCADC initiated the formulation of a SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) for the rational and sustainable development or preservation of lands along the new tollway. The Conceptual Land Use Plan (CoLUP) of the SCAD Corridor (Corridor) considers 5 kilometers on both sides of the 94-kilometer expressway. It covers 100,000 hectares in thirteen cities and municipalities i.e. Local Government Units (LGUs) in

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page 2 of 73 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 four provinces which include Subic, Olongapo City, Hermosa, Dinalupihan, Floridablanca, Porac, Mabalacat, Angeles City, Capas, Bamban, Concepcion, Tarlac City, and La Paz. The four provinces traversed by the SCTEx are Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, and Tarlac (Figure 1.2 SCAD Corridor). Since the Physical Framework Plan encompasses a corridor area much larger than the Project Area, the plan will also tackle in broad strokes certain key linkages that are critical to the Project Area’s intended evolution. 1.2 Project Objectives

The objectives of the SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) are the following:

 To establish a corridor physical framework plan and identify major road linkages conducive to the development of a mega-logistics corridor;  To enhance and utilize the economic and development potentials that have emerged for the Subic Bay Freeport and the Clark Freeport/ Special Economic Zone now that the SCTEx connects them;  To assess the individual strengths and development opportunities for the 13 LGUs that are traversed or are within a 5 kilometer distance from the SCTEx, taking into consideration the improved accessibility to the Subic Bay Freeport and the Clark Freeport/ Special Economic Zone;  To determine the roles of the 17 LGUs (including the 4 provinces) in the economic and physical development of the SCAD Corridor as a Logistics Corridor, complementing the Subic Bay Freeport and the Clark Freeport/ Special Economic Zones, and to recommend the conceptual land uses along the 10-kilometer width of the SCAD Corridor.  To identify critical projects and determine the next steps in the planning for specifically identified areas that will further expedite and enhance the development of the corridor and the LGUs;  To formulate legal, institutional and policy recommendations that will assist in the proper implementation of the proposed regional framework and conceptual land use plan.

1.3 The Development Framework

1.3.1 Development Plans Influencing the SCAD Corridor

The formulation of the development concept for the SCAD Corridor considers all existing development plans that will influence the economic and physical development of the area.

 The Enhanced “W” Growth Corridor: Triad Concept of Urbanization in Central Luzon

Central Luzon is the region nearest to the National Capital Region (NCR i.e. the MMA) in the north. In the past, it served as a catchment area for the "spillover" developments from the MMA, but the opening of alternative investment opportunities in Subic and Clark in 1992 and 1993, respectively, and the recent completion of SCTEx has transformed Central Luzon into a new and emerging investment and settlements destination.

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The 2005-2030 Central Luzon Regional Physical Framework Plan (CLRPFP) espouses the Enhanced W Growth Corridor Strategy, which is based on the original W Growth Corridor Strategy that has been extended to include the province of Aurora. Much like the original W Corridor, the enhanced W Corridor (Figure 1.3 Enhanced W Growth Corridor) is aimed at maximizing the comparative advantages of the provinces and growth areas in the region in order to rationalize development in all major corridors of the enhanced “W" Corridor.

The leftmost corridor (or "Blue Corridor") covers the municipalities of Sta. Cruz, , San Antonio and Morong in Zambales Province and the municipalities of Morong and in Bataan Province. This line is designed to serve as the tourism belt.

The inner peak of the "W" (or "Red Corridor"), which is envisioned to have a high urbanization pattern, emanates from the municipalities of Mariveles, and Hermosa in Bataan Province, pushing toward the municipalities of Floridablanca, Porac and Angeles City in Pampanga Province, rising to the municipalities of Capas and Tarlac, and the Luisita Industrial Park in Tarlac Province, descending again from Tarlac to Mabalacat and San Simon in Pampanga and ending in the chain of Bulacan municipalities along the North expressway. This central portion will become the industrial heartland.

The rightmost corridor (or "Green Corridor") will showcase successful farms devoted to high value crops and agro-forestry. It embraces the fertile western part of Bulacan Province through the areas of Nueva Ecija.

The enhanced W adds a small loop or “ear” to the rightmost corridor to include the towns of Baler and and extends to the western side of the region to Iba, Zambales then crosses the legs of the original “W” effectively providing an alternative connection. The loop and the lateral leg will be a combination of tourism and agricultural development.

 Provincial Physical Framework Plans

All comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) formulated at the LGU level adhere to higher-level plans of which the Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP) is probably the most significant. Hence, there are four PPFPs that were examined due to the profound influence they will have on physical development in the SCAD Corridor.

Under the 1998-2008 Tarlac PPFP, the municipality of Bamban was categorized as a Small Town (Table 1.1 Criteria for Hierarchy of Centers). Bamban is a current base for a limited set of urban functions and is still predominantly agricultural in land use. It also has very promising potentials to become a well-planned settlement area (to capitalize on its rolling terrain and natural drainage system).

On the other hand, the Tarlac PPFP considers Capas as a Medium Town due to the size of its population and number of functions and services offered. Capas is presently a base for a limited set of urban functions and is still predominantly agricultural in land use. It also has very promising potentials as a transit point and as an agri-industrial base (but there is need to fully utilize existing facilities).

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Table 1.1 Criteria for Hierarchy of Centers Population Size Center Primary Role Indicator Function Range

Primary  International  International port, airport, industry >1,000,000 Metropolitan production and and commerce Center distribution center

Secondary  International  International port, airport, industry >250,000 Metropolitan production and and commerce Center distribution center

Small/Medium  International  International port, airport, industry >100,000 City production and and commerce distribution center Large Town  Primary urban  Financial institutions, 50,000-99,000 center telecommunication facilities,  Commercial shopping centers & consumer shops, center restaurants, transportation facilities, manufacturing firms, training centers, warehousing Medium Town  Mineral,  Processing establishments other 25,000-49,999 agricultural, than cottage industry, grocery and fisheries & consumer shops, some commercial forest banks & financial institutions, post resources harvest facilities, manufacturing production area firms, training centers,  Mineral/agro- slaughterhouse, secondary processing & education & municipal hospital, services health services, drugstore, cinema houses Small Town  Food  Extension services, convenient 5,000-24,999 production zone shops, primary health care centers,  Rural services sari-sari stores, rural banks, cottage industries, public calling offices, agricultural production, cooperative or credit unions, multi-purpose center, concrete pave basketball court, eatery, some convenient shops Village  Rural Service  Vehicle maintenance < 4,999  Primary health care  Some small shops Sources: Technical Assistance for Physical Planning Manual

Concepcion, recently reclassified as a Medium Town, is a base for a limited set of urban functions and is still predominantly agricultural in land use. Comparatively, La Paz is a base for a very limited set of urban functions and is predominantly agricultural in land use. It also has promising potentials as an emerging agri-industrial base.

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In the 1998-2008 Tarlac PPFP, Tarlac City was categorized as a Primary Urban Center B or Large Town that provided the primary or higher level services for the province. Tarlac City is the current base for a limited set of higher order urban functions and is the undisputed economic center of Tarlac Province, with the city being predominantly settlements-related in land use.

The Pampanga PPFP currently in use by the provincial government is the 1993 – 2003 version. The plan was not updated due to the current thrust of Provincial Government to establish a more efficient and corruption-free provincial government administration. The focus therefore is on the maintenance of its existing physical infrastructures and facilities in line of its thrust against corruption in government administration. The Provincial Government of Pampanga, however, prepared an Annual Development Plan & Investment Program 2008 that updates the data and statistics of the LGUs under its jurisdiction.

The Province of Pampanga has a total land area of 2,180.68 square kilometers (sq. km.) and serves as the regional seat of government for Central Luzon. Its terrain is relatively flat and is best suited for agriculture. Aside from agriculture, other industries that hold promise are fishing, food manufacturing, furniture making, garments and handicrafts.

The Pampanga PPFP 1993 – 2003 edition embraces the rurban development strategy which espouses equal distribution of economic and social development in rural and urban communities. In rurban areas, essential infrastructures will be improved and new road linkages will be constructed to support the economic activity in primary growth centers such as Angeles City, San Fernando, Mabalacat and . These growth centers are expected to generate employment and economic opportunities in the urban areas to improve the living conditions of the urban population.

The Pampanga PPFP identifies San Fernando as the regional center owing to its central location within the province and it being the provincial capital. However, it anticipates the rapid growth and development of Angeles City and Mabalacat due to its proximity to CSEZ. In the plan, Angeles City is expected to grow into a Small/ Medium City (Primary Urban Center A) similar to San Fernando; Mabalacat will develop into a Large Town (Primary Urban Center B), while Porac and Floridablanca will become a Small Town (Secondary Urban Center B). The Pampanga PPFP also takes note of the tendency of the population to concentrate in San Fernando, Angeles City and Mabalacat due to the presence of economic and employment opportunities and cites the possibility of a Metropolitan Angeles City-San Fernando to evolve.

The Province of Bataan is in the process of updating its PPFP and presently still refers to the Bataan PPFP 1993-2003. Based on the PPFP 1993-2003, Bataan’s 12 municipalities had a total population of 424,695 in 1990 (7.32 percent of Region III’s population), the smallest among all the provinces of Region III. Although Bataan’s agri-based economy decreased from 1980 to 1990, “agriculture and forestry” was still the leading sub-sector in 1990. It was projected in 1993 that the agriculture sub- sector would continue to have a negative growth as more people were expected to shift from agriculture to industrial as a means of employment.

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For Bataan’s Goals and Objectives, the goal under the Settlement sector was to provide higher accessibility to economic opportunities and community services by improving basic services. The Land Resources Management/ Land Use sector aimed at effectively managing, utilizing and conserving land resources by means of conserving and rehabilitating protected and production areas. The goal for Infrastructure was to provide efficient infrastructure services through better communication systems, better roads and ports and proper solid waste disposal system.

To attain Bataan’s goals and objectives, the 1993-2003 Bataan PPFP established a strategy based on its resources, combining agro-industrialization, ecotourism, and industrialization. In the hierarchy of urban centers by the year 2002, four municipalities were categorized as Primary Urban Centre B or Large Town. These are Dinalupihan, , Balanga and Mariveles. On the other hand, the municipalities of Hermosa, Morong, Orion and Limay qualified as Secondary Urban Centre A or Medium Towns. The four remaining municipalities fall under the category of Secondary Urban Centre B or Small Towns. With migrant workers and their families moving from the rural areas to urban centers for employment opportunities, certain settlements in the province experienced over population. Over population in the Primary Urban Center was addressed with the provision of access to economic opportunities and community services in the less urbanized municipalities.

To overcome some of Bataan’s long-term issues and concerns, the following policies were implemented: to limit land conversion through strict implementation of Administrative Order No.20; to be selective in issuance of ECC which will be limited to firms and establishments that will preserve or further improve the environment; closer and regular coordination among government agencies concerned with the settlements programs; ensure stricter implementation of laws, and stricter enforcements of fines and penalties, and to promote investment consistent with the Agro-Industrial Development strategy.

The Land Use Plan of the Bataan PPFP 1993 - 2003 was concerned with the protection and conservation/ maintenance of the remaining protected and prime agricultural land of the province. The Infrastructure Plan focused on the transportation network, social infrastructure and public utility systems such as water supply, power, communication and other infrastructure facilities (such as flood control, irrigation system, etc.) that were required to realize the socio-economic development goals of the province in relation with the preferred strategy.

Based on its 1993-2003 PPFP, Zambales is envisioned to be an industrialized province through the establishment of economic zones and development of tourist spots within a peaceful sustainable economy and politically stable environment. To be able to achieve this vision, the province is determined (1) to provide a high level of accessibility to areas where economic opportunities and social services (health, education, etc.) are to be conveniently located (2) to ensure the sustainability of land use and the protection of all environmental concerns and (3) to establish a dynamic institutional facilities and services to ensure a comprehensive and holistic development activities.

The first district of Zambales includes the municipality of Subic and Olongapo City. The primary goal of the Comprehensive Master Development Plan of the First District of Zambales is to develop the district into a global growth area/ corridor. Utilizing industrial and tourism development both as anchors and magnets, the First District

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will be developed into a growth cluster for light and medium industry development, for residential/ housing area development, as center for academic and research institutions, and for commercial/ trade/ leisure services development to serve the entire region and the country. These goals are projected to contribute further to the creation of jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities that would translate to more funds for both the national and municipal coffers and uplift the socio-economic conditions in the different municipalities. Moreover, this will improve and increase the per capita income and purchasing power of the District’s residents. The First District will rely heavily on its two main economic drivers in Olongapo City and the Municipality of Subic, both of which have capitalized on their proximity to the SBFZ to become the centers of community growth over the last several decades.

 Luzon Urban Beltway Projects

The Luzon Urban Beltway (LUB) is one of the super-regions created under EO No. 561. LUB is composed of the National Capital Region (NCR), Region 4-A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal & Quezon or CALABARZON), the provinces of Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Mindoro, Marinduque and southern parts of Tarlac, Zambales, Aurora and Nueva Ecija.

Calabarzon–Mindoro-Marinduque is considered as the Production Center of Luzon, Metro Manila as the Marketing Center of Luzon and Central Luzon, particularly the Subic-Clark Corridor as the Logistics Center. LUB hopes to create an efficient linkage between these centers to ensure the successful delivery of goods, services, people and information to and from these centers.

To achieve this, the LUB office monitors a total of 45 major infrastructure projects with investments totaling PhP 566 billion. In 2008, LUB completed five significant infrastructure projects, namely:

 Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx);  Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Phase 1 Stage 2;  DMIA Passenger Terminal 1 Expansion Project;  Batangas Port Development Project Phase II; and  South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) – Toll Road 1 (Alabang Viaduct).

Some of the other ongoing flagship projects of the President under LUB that are geared towards improving linkages are as follows:

 DMIA Gateway Project;  Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) 3;  LRT Line 1 North Extension;  Northrail Project Phase 1 ( to );  Northrail Project Phase 2 (Malolos to Clark);  Northrail –Southrail Linkage Project (Caloocan to Alabang);  LRT Line 1 South Extension;  Subic-Clark-Tarlac-Dingalan Road Project;  -Infanta Road Project;  NLEx-SLEx Connection via C5 Road (Segment 1- NLEX to Mindanao Ave & Segment 2 – CP Garcia to Mindanao Ave.);  SLEC Toll Road 2 & 3;  Manila –Cavite Expressway R-1 Extension (Coastal Road to );

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 Daang Hari-SLEx Link Road Project;  C6 Lakeshore Expressway Project;  Cavite-Laguna (CALA) North–South Toll Road (Stage 1);  North Luzon East Expressway Project (Stage 1);  LRT Line 1 Airport Link;  MRT 7 (Railway Component) from Tala Caloocan to North Ave.;  Pinatubo Hazard Mitigation Project, Phase 3;  Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) Phase 1 & 2;  KAMANAVA Area Flood Control Project and Drainage System Improvement Project;  Metro Manila Skyway Stage 2;  Farm to Market Roads; and  Pampanga Interchanges and Access Roads (SCTEx).

More than half of the foregoing projects directly or indirectly impact the SCAD Corridor.

1.3.2 Applicable Concepts for Development

The Subic port, the Clark airport, and the SCTEx should not be viewed as individual infrastructure components that provide development opportunities with short-term profits, but rather as a whole transport system that has the potential to transform the SCAD Corridor and its surroundings into a globally competitive network of production areas and logistics hubs.

Several concepts that may be adopted for the development of the SCAD Corridor were explored by the SCAD Corridor Planning Team. Some of these are listed and discussed below:

 Expressways and Other High-Speed Motorways

Expressways are defined as divided highways with partial control of access designed for high-speed traffic.1 It is a term that originated in the United States and is synonymous to freeways in some states. The term expressway is also used in many other countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. The number and level of access allowed differs from country to country and even from region to region in an automobile-oriented country like the United States. In most cases, access to expressways is limited to grade separated interchanges. In the United States, expressways under the Federal definition have speed limits of 70 to 90 kilometers per hour in urban areas and 90 to 110 kilometers per hour in rural areas. Toll roads are generally highways in which the motorist must pay a toll to use. Not all expressways in the world are toll roads.

The first country in the world to actually construct high-speed motorways was Italy when engineer-entrepreneur Piero Puricelli completed the Milano-Laghi motorway (connecting Milan to the lakes of Como and Varese) between 1924-1926. Back then, Italy’s first motorway only had one lane per direction but it marked the beginning of the Autostrada, the Italian national system of motorways, which today has a total length of 6,400 kilometers.

1 Federal Government’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

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Another version of the multi-lane high-speed road with grade-separated junctions is the autobahn used in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The official name of the autobahn in Germany is Bundesautobahn (BAB), which means “Federal Freeway”, as the system was built and is maintained by the federal government. The first autobahnen (plural form) were built in the 1920’s. In the 1930’s, freeways were known as the Reichsautobahn or “Freeways of the Reich”. The main purpose of the autobahn in the 1930's was to enable Germans to drive long distances in their own automobiles, enjoying the country scenery along the way. In fact, some of the autobahnen constructed were purposely routed to offer spectacular views, although considered impractical for today's heavy goods traffic. The total length of Germany's autobahn network in 2005 was about 12,200 kilometers, which ranked as the third longest in the world behind the Interstate Highway System of the United States and the National Trunk Highway System (NTHS) of the People's Republic of China. Germany’s autobahn system is known to allow the fastest speeds in the world. On average, about three quarters of the total length of the German autobahn network has no speed limit, about one quarter has a permanent limit, and the remaining parts have a temporary limit for a number of reasons. According to a 1995 study, the average speed traveled on German autobahns was 134 km/hour (kph). The autobahn network does not charge toll fees for automobiles and only introduced the mandatory tolls for heavy trucks (12 tons or more) in 2005.

The development of a network of high-speed roads is actually in its infancy in the Philippines. The full benefit of an expressway system will only be realized when more roads are completed to complement the existing ones. An efficient network of expressways will connect communities, stimulate commerce and industry and improve overall accessibility in the area. Expressways should not be hampered by unplanned high-density development at interchanges and along their routes. Expressways for most of their length should ideally remain scenic to make travel efficient as well as a pleasant experience.

 Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Logistics Hubs

The term “logistics hub” refers to an area with air, sea, and land transport facilities that serves as the “nerve center” of a regional or international supply chain that begins with the supplier and ends with the customer. Considered a multi-billion dollar market worldwide, the logistics industry has evolved over the years from individual transport and storage solutions to customized Supply Chain Management (SCM) services. The Asian SCM is projected to have the highest growth rates at 15% compared to Europe’s 7% and North America’s 10%.

Logistics hubs must not only have “state of the art” infrastructure i.e. seaport, airport, railways, roads for transporting goods, but should also have manufacturing companies, shipping companies, information-communication technology, and educated and skilled manpower to sustain its operations. A logistics hub manages an integrative supply chain that incorporates the flow of goods, information, and funds. It also integrates infrastructure, services, and human capital.

In Asia are some of the economic giants of the world e.g. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, with China now becoming the biggest producer as well as market for goods. The Chinese government is well aware of this and has moved towards liberalizing its transport and logistics sector to support its growing manufacturing industries and external trade. Aside from China’s Special Autonomous Region (SAR) of Hongkong,

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In Southeast Asia, the most attractive logistics hub is Singapore with its modern transport and communication infrastructure and its advanced shipping and storage industry. Aside from Singapore, the Philippines’ Subic-Clark also has to compete with Bangkok, Penang, and Kaoshiung as the preferred logistics hub in the region.

 Smart Growth

Smart Growth focuses development on existing communities so as to avoid urban sprawl and help preserve greenfields, which are previously undeveloped land such as restored land, farmlands, forests, parks and other natural areas. It encourages higher urban densities to create settlements that are more compact, transit-oriented, walkable and bicycle-friendly. It encourages mixed-use developments to create attractive, convenient and healthy communities that offer its residents access to a variety of choices in all aspects of living. Providing access to a variety of choices is the essence of a smart growth development.

Smart Growth embraces the following principles: a. Mixed land uses - Communities that offer an interesting mix of houses, various retail businesses and recreational opportunities making it more attractive, more convenient, more social-oriented, more complete and improves the “quality of life” of its residents. b. Take advantage of compact building design - Compact building design (green building initiatives) leads to well-designed compact neighborhoods where residents live, work, shop and play in close proximity; easy access to daily activities, viable transit, support to local businesses, economies of scale, and environmental conservation will all be realized. c. Create diverse housing opportunities and choices - People of different family types, in varying life stages and income levels should be able to afford a home in the neighborhood of their choice; changing demographics will create a need for a variety of housing types, other than the traditional “single detached” units. The availability of choices is unique to a “smart growth ” community. d. Create walkable neighborhoods - Walkable communities enhance mobility, reduce automobile exhaust emissions, strengthen economies, promote health and support stronger communities by promoting social interaction. e. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place - Communities with architectural and natural elements that reflect the interests of its residents promote a “sense of place” and as a consequence, is able to retain its economic value and vitality over time. f. Preserve open space, farmlands, natural beauty and critical environmental areas- Preservation of open spaces improves local economies, preserves critical environmental areas, provides recreational opportunities, and preserves farmlands, thereby improving the quality of life and improving a region’s economic prosperity; Green infrastructure (network of open spaces and waterways) ensure preserved areas are connected to create wildlife corridors, preserve water quality, improve environmental quality, and maintain the economic viability of working lands.

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g. Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities - Development of existing communities makes practical use of infrastructure and services already in place, utilizes the resources of existing neighborhoods and protects public and private investments, which lead to a stronger community tax base, closer proximity of jobs and services, increased efficiency of already developed land and infrastructure, reduced development pressure in fringe areas and preserved farmlands and open spaces. Strategies such as infill development, inner city re-development, urban renewal, re-use of buildings, brownfield development, etc. all support development of existing communities. h. Provide a variety of transportation choices - Multi-modal approach to transportation should be planned alongside supportive land use patterns to create a wider range of transportation options with improved connectivity among the various modes. i. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective - Private sector involvement is the key to the success of smart growth developments; Governments should remove all “barriers” to private sector participation to make it a financially feasible undertaking. j. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions - Members who live, work, shop and play in a community shall be actively involved in the decision making of development choices and issues through an effective public participation process; Involvement fosters a “sense of belonging”.

The process and outcome towards “smart” growth and development will differ among communities, but the demand for the accompanying economic, environmental and community benefits, coupled with a clear and comprehensive approach is the key to its successful implementation. 2

 Green Corridors

Many countries define a green corridor (a.k.a. wildlife corridor) as an area of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities (such as roads and residential subdivisions) whether its in urban areas or in the countryside. This allows an exchange of wildlife individuals between populations, minimizing inbreeding within populations, thereby facilitating re-establishment of populations that have been decimated or eliminated due to various circumstances.

Wildlife corridors are important for large species requiring significant-sized ranges; however, they are also vital as connection corridors for smaller animals and plants. Some examples of wildlife corridors are the wolf corridor in Jasper National Park (Alberta, Canada) and bird species wildlife corridors in Sierra Nevada and the Appalachian Mountains in the United States.

The green corridors can also link housing areas to the town and city centers, places of employment, and community facilities. Major roads, highways e.g. the SCTEx, and river systems can be transformed into green corridors. They help to promote environmentally sustainable forms of transport such as walking and cycling within urban areas and can also act as vital linkages for wildlife dispersal between wetlands and the countryside. 2 Getting to Smart Growth: 100 Policies for Implementation

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1.4 Project Methodology

To ensure that the SCoLUP to be formulated represents the interests of all stakeholders concerned, the SCAD Planning Team adopted the consultative approach to the planning process. In general, the process involves a series of consultations/ meetings with local planners, other LGU officials and stakeholders to ensure the formulation of a well- represented plan. The specific activities involved are as follows:

1.4.1 Gathering of Data and Maps The initial step for the Project was the gathering of relevant data and maps from existing reports and planning documents about the Project Area. The Central Luzon Regional Physical Framework Plan (CLRPFP 2005-2030), and the Provincial Physical Framework Plans (PPFP) for the provinces of Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and Zambales provided relevant background data and reference plans for the formulation of the SCoLUP.

1.4.2 Site Visits The SCADC Planning Team conducted site visits to the (13) cities and municipalities and the three (3) major PUDs (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Clark Development Corp. (CDC), and Hacienda Luisita), which consisted of meeting with the local planner(s) and an ocular survey of relevant sites within the city/ municipality or PUD. The Team also met with planners of the four (4) provincial governments to gather information on provincial-level planning and projects. A meeting with the regional directors of the various national agencies was also arranged in Angeles City last December 2008 with the objective of obtaining data on current and future government projects at the regional and national levels.

1.4.3 Analyses of Gathered Data and Formulation of the Preliminary Framework and SCoLUP Data (e.g. Land Use Analyses, SWOT Analyses) including those collected from city, municipal and provincial planners and those gathered from site inspections were all analyzed by Planning Team members and used as bases for the formulation of the Preliminary Framework and SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP).

1.4.4 LGU Planners’ Consultative Workshop The SCAD Corridor Interim Framework Plan was presented to the LGU and Provincial Government Planners and representatives of all PUDs in the Corridor on February 4, 2009 at the Clark Hostel in Pampanga. The local planners were asked for their acceptance of the recommended roles of their respective cities/ municipalities and for inputs to the Preliminary Conceptual Land Use Plan. The local planners were likewise asked for existing, ongoing and proposed projects that support these roles as inputs to the Preliminary Conceptual Land Use Plan.

This initial presentation to the LGU and provincial planners stresses the importance of coordinating all planning efforts at all levels of government and with the private sector. This ensures that LGUs have a working knowledge of the SCoLUP, an acceptance of their role in the proposed Logistics Corridor and a strong sense of ownership of the SCoLUP to be formulated so that it would best represent the interests of all entities responsible for guiding developments along the SCAD Corridor.

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1.4.5 Consultations with Regional Offices of National Government Agencies A forum was held with representatives, mostly Region 3 directors, of various national government agencies whose plans and areas of activities regulated or complemented the SCAD Corridor as a Logistics Corridor, to wit:

 Department of Trade & Industry (DTI);  Department of Agriculture (DA);  Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR);  National Economic & Development Authority (NEDA);  Department of Tourism (DoT);  Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH);  Department of Transportation & Communications (DoTC); and  Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

All representatives gave their support for the planning activity and very relevant inputs mostly consisting of ongoing and pipeline projects and plans which were deemed to affect the Regional Framework Plan.

1.4 .6 Stakeholders Consultations Over the month of May 2009, the SCoLUP was presented to all stakeholders in a series of Consultation Meetings. Various sectors were invited to these consultation meetings held in three (3) different venues i.e. Tarlac City, Clark for Pampanga Province and Subic for the Bataan and Zambales provinces.

The objective of the meetings was to elicit public participation in the planning process. Inputs from the stakeholders are crucial to the preparation of the final version of the SCoLUP and its acceptance is crucial to its successful implementation.

1.4.7 SCAD Council Approvals Prior to presentation to LGU Planners, LGU officials and stakeholders, all reports prepared by the Planning Team were presented to the SCADC for further inputs, consultation and approval. The Council approval ensures that all reports and plans presented are in accordance with the vision–mission of the Council and program objectives.

1.4.8 SCoLUP Preparation The various consultations with the SCADC, the LGU Planners, the regional directors of various national government agencies, the LGU officials and the many major SCAD Corridor stakeholders all serve as inputs to the various stages of SCoLUP preparation.

1.4.9 Summit The Final SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) will be presented to representatives of the different Local Government Units and major stakeholders in a Summit Meeting scheduled in July or August 2009.

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2.0 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT FOR THE SCAD CORRIDOR

2.1 Development Concept

2.1.1 Development Context

Planning in its various forms e.g. socio-economic, physical, etc., is basically a public sector function. As such, it is imperative for the national government, in tandem with the concerned local government units (LGUs), to evolve and craft developmental plans to chart the future (at its short through long terms).

The SCAD Corridor (the “Corridor”) Planning Team views the present corridor planning effort as a major developmental thrust that can soon aid in addressing the very serious development imbalance manifested by the unmitigated migration to the Metropolitan Manila Area (MMA). With only the MMA as the primary urban center for the entire Luzon Island (at an estimated population of 10 million) i.e. complemented by Metropolitan Cebu for the Central Philippines Super Region (at an estimated population of 1.0 million) and Metropolitan Davao for Mindanao Island (at an estimated population of less than 1.0 million), there is therefore need for an alternative major urban center that can truly help decongest the MMA.

The 94.0 kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) is at the center of the SCAD Corridor and is located more than ninety kilometers (90.0 km) northwest (NW) of the MMA. At the southwest (SW) terminus of the SCTEx lies the SBMA Freeport, an emerging water hub that is about 95.0 km by air from the MMA. Near the center of the SCTEx lies the Clark Ecozone, an emerging air hub, also about ninety five (95.0) km by air from the MMA. At the northeast (NE) terminus of the SCTEx lies Tarlac City, a present land hub (that is poised to play an even greater land hub role with the introduction of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway or TPLEx, formerly the TLUTE (Tarlac-La Union Toll Expressway) Project, which is a virtual extension of the SCTEx). Tarlac City is a little more than one hundred (100.0) km by air from the MMA.

With the presence of the land, water and air hubs within the Corridor, the proper environmental planning and investment mix, it is reasonably expected that the Corridor shall evolve into a production-oriented mega-logistics corridor and as such, shall perform a major and demanding role in the economic life and development of the Philippines.

Due to the magnitude of expected global changes that shall materially impact the envisioned developments within the planning area within the medium term (at say 7 to 15 years i.e. 2015 through 2023), the SCAD Corridor Planning Team is however constrained to limit the present corridor planning effort to a long-term planning horizon not exceeding twenty five (25) years i.e. up to 2033.

As of the end of January 2009, thirteen (13) cities and municipalities, four (4) provincial government and three (3) major PUDs have been visited by the Corridor Planning Team to wit:

1) Tarlac Province: Tarlac City and the municipalities of La Paz, Concepcion, Capas and Bamban, and Hacienda Luisita;

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2) Pampanga Province: Angeles City, the municipalities of Mabalacat, Porac and Floridablanca and the Clark (Freeport Zone- Special Economic Zone) and environs;

3) Bataan Province: the municipalities of Hermosa and Dinalupihan; and

4) Zambales Province: Olongapo City, the municipality of Subic and the Subic Freeport Zone and environs.

Fact sheets/ digests concerning the foregoing LGUs, including the existing and projected development roles of the LGUs, can be found in the Annex Section of this Report.

The strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats (SWOT) analyses and initial development strategy formulation for each of the foregoing LGUs i.e. limited to the physical planning sector only are found in the Annex Section of this Report.

2.1.2 Corridor Development Concept

The Corridor is ten kilometers (10.0 km) wide by about one hundred kilometers (100 km) long, although the SCTEx itself only runs for about 94.0 km. The approximate area of the Corridor stands at ninety-eight thousand twenty hectares (98,020 has.), much of which is productive agricultural land.

The Corridor’s emerging land, water and air hubs shall help transform it into a production-oriented mega-logistics corridor (similar to Kaohsiung and other Chinese port models) i.e. not logistics center-oriented trans-shipment hub (such as Singapore and Japanese port models). As a production-oriented mega-logistics corridor, the Corridor is expected to draw largely from the trade of agricultural, processed agricultural, mineral, processed mineral, light and medium industrial and related products as well as services of/ produced in Region 3 and possibly of the nearby regions and provinces (See Figure 2.1 SCAD Corridor Development Concept Map).

As a production-oriented mega-logistics corridor, the Corridor activity is expected to draw largely from the following:

1) Production and trade of agricultural and processed agricultural products, including fisheries, livestock, poultry and forestry produce; 2) Production and trade of light to medium industrial and other manufactured products; 3) Production and trade of mineral and processed minerals of Region 3 (and possibly of the nearby regions and provinces); 4) Tourism from both local and foreign visitors; and 5) Various forms of services.

Accessibility of both foreign and local markets; • Presence of modern support services especially information and communications technology (ICT)-enabled logistics and competitive financial services;

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• Availability of free trade zone and/or land availability and price; • Pro-business government policy and officials especially attitude towards foreign business; • Competitive costs of doing business; • Other factors such as quality of living in the area as evidenced by the presence of housing, schools, tourism/ leisure/ recreation and quality of life. Thus, to become a successful production-oriented mega-logistics corridor which integrates in one linear location the planning, implementation, control, the efficient/ cost-effective flow of raw materials, finished goods, services, information and funds from point of origin to point of consumption, conforming to customer requirements, the Corridor must be ideally equipped with the following: 1) presence of well-developed state-of-the-art infrastructure e.g. airports, seaports, major tollways/ road systems and bridges providing inter- and intra- regional linkages, internet and other ICT-related and finance-related facilities; 2) (albeit linear) and sophisticated multi-modal transport, storage/ warehousing and distribution systems which enable quick and easy access to both local and foreign (through the sea and air hubs) markets and efficient movement of goods from producers, manufacturers, distributors/ exporters, retailers to end consumers all along the entire length of the Corridor; 3) a structured convergence of a broad range of production-oriented activities e.g. agricultural, agri-industrial, mineral and manufacturing, along identified areas within the Corridor; and 4) a well-developed network of metropolitan/ urban areas providing a host of urban-related functions, especially logistic and financial services, functioning both as providers for higher ordered services and major domestic consumers and users for goods and services produced (or exchanged) within the Corridor; and 5) the availability of major refrigerated and bulk storage facilities at Subic, Clark and Tarlac. A major development consideration for the Corridor is water supply for irrigation, domestic and industrial use. Large amounts of surface runoff and floodwaters all along the Corridor should be collected, stored, processed and distributed to end- users all along the Corridor. This would, however, necessitate extensive hydrology and detailed engineering studies to evolve a balance and optimized collection and distribution system that could effectively solve the multiple concerns related to flooding, water supply and irrigation. The candidate areas that may be examined are: 1) the foothills at Dinalupihan; 2) the areas at Conception west of SCTEx; and 3) the floodplains of Central Luzon, which include portions of Porac, Foridablanca and Hermosa as well as large swaths of the low-lying towns of Pampanga and Bulacan provinces hugging the . (see Figure 2.2 Concept of Integrated Corridor Flood Control, Irrigation and Water Supply Program)

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Figure 2.2 Concept of Integrated Corridor Flood Control, Irrigation and Water Supply Program

2.2 Linkages 2.2.1 Existing Linkages

The host site of the Corridor is crisscrossed by important national highway systems that currently perform arterial road functions, as follows: 1) the approximately 200.0 km Manila North Road (MNR) i.e. MacArthur Highway system linking the Metropolitan Manila Area (MMA) with northern Luzon i.e. Ilocos, Pangasinan and Benguet Provinces, City, etc. (Figure 2.3 Existing and Proposed Linkages); 2) the approximately 88.0 km North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) system linking the MMA with Pampanga and Bulacan Provinces;

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3) the approximately 120.0 km Olongapo-San Fernando-Gapan Road linking parts of eastern and western Luzon; and 4) the 94.0 km Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) linking western parts of Central Luzon with Central Luzon proper. Of the foregoing, only the NLEx and the SCTEx are the true superhighways/ expressways/ tollways i.e. largely in terms of average vehicle speeds and distances covered. In addition to the foregoing are the numerous intra-provincial or inter- provincial thoroughfares that perform collector road functions. Local road functions are generally performed by the many city, municipal and roads.

The major settlements are found along the MNR while smaller settlements are found along the Olongapo-San Fernando-Gapan Road. Recent developments along the NLEx are usually found around the major toll plazas and along some stretches within Pampanga Province.

2.2.2 Projected Linkages (Short through Long Terms)

In addition to the important national highway systems that currently perform arterial road functions at the host site of the Corridor, the following future developments are also expected to further enhance the economic potentials of the Corridor:

1) the approximately 95.0 km Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) Project to connect central with northwestern (NW) Luzon i.e. the Ilocos Provinces; the TPLEx acts as a virtual extension of the SCTEx inasmuch as their termini interface in Tarlac City; 2) the new highway system linking Tarlac Province with Aurora Province i.e. Tarlac City (central Luzon) to Dingalan (east Luzon); this new system shall also interface with the SCTEx at La Paz, Tarlac; 3) the proposed Tarlac to Zambales Expressway system linking western coastal areas of Central Luzon with Central Luzon proper; 4) the NLEx Extension or NLExEx (Sta. Rita to City) system connecting Central Luzon with the MMA; 5) the Northrail system connecting Central Luzon with the MMA; the Northrail may need to be considered in its basic and potentially expanded states, particularly over the long-term); 6) the full operation of the Subic water hub; and 7) the full operation of Clark air hub.

Of the foregoing, all the highway systems currently proposed shall be true superhighways/ expressways/ tollways i.e. largely in terms of average vehicle speeds and distances covered. Aside from the existing major settlements found along the MNR, it is expected that newer and larger developments along the SCTEx and TPLEx shall gravitate around the major toll plazas.

2.2.3 Potential of Projected Linkages (Long Term)

While the Northrail may initially serve commuter traffic between Clark and the MMA, it may also serve another purpose – to move freight economically, especially at times when the system is not to be used by ferry commuters i.e. 10:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. With its dedicated railroad right-of-way (RRROW), the Northrail system offers a potentially faster and more affordable way to move container vans and bulk cargo e.g. cereals, livestock, fuel, cement, industrial liquids, etc.

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At this juncture, the concept of a “land port” can be considered. This could mean that an area adjacent or proximate to the Northrail depot may be used to receive, process, store and dispatch all forms of transportable goods. The land port could readily offer the two options of overland transport for goods i.e. highway via trucks and the Northrail using flatbed or container cars. As such, it acts as a sort of inter- modal for commercial transport.

The “land port” may eventually require a large developable land area adjacent to any of the highway systems i.e. preferably a minimum of 50.0 has. at its initial stage and in the immediate vicinity of SCTEx, NLEx, NLExEx or TPLEx. This could considerably facilitate the movement of goods into the “land port”.

While the Northrail may be primarily commuter-oriented i.e. to better link Clark with the MMA, it is also worth noting that the system can actually be “expanded” i.e. possibly by reviving its northern line from Clark to Damortis in La Union and its eastern line from Clark to San Jose, Nueva Ecija. Its true expansion over the long term may involve linking Clark with Subic and linking Clark with the eastern, northern and western coastal areas of Luzon i.e. the ports of Aurora Province, the CEZA Freeport and the Ilocos towns. All of these sites have immense economic value that could be better tapped if an efficient rail-system is in place. (see Figure 2.4 Conceptual Northrail Project)

The Subic water hub should evolve into the primary international and domestic port for western Luzon. As such, it must eventually be able to service commuters (on inter-island vessels), tourists (on cruise ships), general cargo, container cargo and bulk cargo. With the right amount of support from all sectors, its international shipping capabilities can considerably increase and allow it to service larger vessels. The shipbuilding, dry-docking (and possible ship-breaking) facilities all go very well with Subic’s water hub role.

Similarly in the Clark air hub’s case, the airport complex must be able to service potentially all aviation needs over the long term e.g. passenger travel, general and container cargo, general aviation, and possibly even helicopter traffic i.e. a heliport. Over time and with the proper development impetus and linkages, Clark’s traffic may eventually originate from/ be destined for other places aside from East and Southeast Asia. While small airplane manufacturing/ assembly and large airplane repair facilities not yet be possible for siting at Clark, these may nonetheless still become distinct possibilities over the long to very long terms, particularly if the volume and quality of air traffic at Clark considerably improves.

While both the Subic and Clark freeports are already moving towards this direction, it is important that the markets and end-users for these facilities be developed at the present time, as this is precisely where the production-oriented megalogistics corridor concept can fit in. Additionally, Clark conversion proposals during the early 1990s of introducing a transshipment facility combined with the creation of airport-oriented/ related industrial estates may need to be revisited.

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Figure 2.4 Conceptual Northrail Project

2.3 Current, Emerging and Potential Roles of Affected LGUs and PUDs

The current roles of LGUs are determined by their most dominant land uses, an emerging role is the role an LGU is expected to perform over the short term (2009 - 2015), while a potential role is the role an LGU is expected to carry out over the long- term (2016 - 2033).

2.3.1 Current LGU Roles

Of the thirteen (13) cities and municipalities the following municipalities are predominantly agricultural in land use (Figure 2.5 Municipal Zoning & Land Use Allocation and Table 2.1 Summary of Current, Emerging and Potential Roles of LGUs along SCAD Corridor): 1) Tarlac Province: the municipalities of La Paz, Concepcion, Capas and Bamban; 2) Pampanga Province: the municipalities of Mabalacat, Porac and Floridablanca;

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3) Bataan Province: the municipalities of Hermosa and Dinalupihan; and 4) Zambales Province: the municipality of Subic.

Of the 13 cities and municipalities and 3 major PUDs jurisdictions, the following are predominantly settlements-related (or possibly non-agricultural production-related to a certain extent) in land use (Figure 2.5 Municipal Zoning & Land Use Allocation Table 2.1 Summary of Current, Emerging and Potential Roles of LGUs along SCAD Corridor): 1) Tarlac Province: Tarlac City; the privately-owned/ managed 6,000.0 has. Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac City, La Paz & Concepcion is apparently planned as a predominantly mixed-use development i.e. agricultural, settlements and industrial; 2) Pampanga Province: Angeles City, and the Clark PUD (Freeport Zone and Special Economic Zone) and environs; and 3) Zambales Province: Olongapo City and the Subic Freeport Zone and environs.

Figure 2.5 Municipal Land Use Plans shows a relief of the composite map of the existing land use plans or zoning maps of the 13 cities and municipalities and the 3 major PUDs along the 10.0 km wide SCAD Corridor. Approximately fifty percent (50.0%) of the estimated 98,020.0 hectares (has.) Corridor is devoted to agricultural production. Of particular importance are the areas assigned to/ controlled by the Subic Freeport, Clark PUD (Freeport Zone and Special Economic Zone), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Hacienda Luisita. For some of these areas, the LGUs presently exercise limited or little control.

The strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats (SWOT) analyses and initial development strategy formulation for each of the foregoing LGUs i.e. limited to the physical planning sector only, are found in the Annex Section of this Report.

2.3.2 Emerging Roles of Affected LGUs and PUDs

Of the thirteen (13) cities and municipalities and three (3) major PUDs, the following are expected to perform important and continually progressive Corridor roles particularly during the short term (2009 through 2015): 1) Tarlac City: to continue to offer higher order urban functions & services, in part due to its combined area, size and population and its role as another confluence of major highway systems e.g. SCTEx, NLEx and the MNR (MacArthur Highway);

2) conurbated to continue to offer higher order urban functions & AngelesCity- services, in part due to its combined area, size and San Fernando- population and its role as another confluence of major Mabalacat- highway systems e.g. SCTEx, NLEx and the MNR Bamban: (MacArthur Highway); as the largest urban settlement along the Corridor (to include San Fernando), the

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conurbated Angeles City-San Fernando-Mabalacat- Bamban area shall most likely serve as the undisputed geographical and economic center of the Corridor; both Angeles City and San Fernando are expected to continue to be a key economic centers of Pampanga Province; 3) Olongapo City: to continue to offer higher order urban functions and services, in part due to its role as a SCTEx terminus (by extension); Olongapo City is also expected to continue to be a key economic center of Zambales Province; and

4) La Paz, Tarlac: to eventually offer limited higher urban functions and services, in part due to its role as a major confluence of major highway systems e.g. SCTEx and the new road to Dingalan; La Paz is eventually expected to evolve into a key economic sub-center for Tarlac Province;

Additionally, the following PUDs are expected to perform the most important Corridor roles particularly during the short term (2009 through 2015):

1) Clark PUD (Freeport to offer non-LGU-based higher order urban functions Zone and Special and services; its airport complex shall be its key asset Economic Zone): i.e. the Corridor air hub; the Clark PUD is expected to continue to be an economic center of the Corridor and possibly even of Region 3;

2) Subic Freeport Zone: to offer non-LGU-based higher order urban functions and services; its port complex shall be its key asset i.e. the Corridor water hub; the Subic Freeport Zone is expected to continue to be an economic center of the Corridor and possibly even of Region 3; and

3) Hacienda Luisita: to offer non-LGU-based limited higher order urban functions and services; since a large part of Hacienda Luisita is within the jurisdiction of Tarlac City, it may serve as a key component of the Corridor land hub i.e. Tarlac City; together with Tarlac City, Hacienda Luisita is expected to continue to evolve into a major economic center of the Corridor and possibly even of Region 3.

2.3.3 Potential LGU and PUD Roles (Short through Long Terms)

The expected roles of the thirteen (13) cities and municipalities jurisdictions i.e. non- provincial/ non-regional level were discussed and presented at the conclusion of the consultative forum held at Clark on February 4, 2009, and may be initially summarized as follows:

Of the thirteen (13) cities and municipalities jurisdictions i.e. non-provincial/ non- regional level, the following municipalities are expected to continue to be predominantly agricultural in land use (Figure 2.6 Potential Roles of LGUs and

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Table 2.1 Summary of Current, Emerging & Potential Roles of LGUs along SCAD Corridor), with potential increases in the sizes of the settled areas i.e. including possible conversion of a limited amount of agricultural land for settlements within the next 25 years (2009 through 2033):

1) Tarlac Province: the municipalities of Capas, Concepcion and Bamban; Bamban shall be primarily into agricultural and agri-processing land uses and shall also function as a distribution and logistics sub-hub i.e. with Tarlac City as the main hub for Tarlac Province; Capas shall be primarily into agricultural and agri- industrial and settlement-related land uses and shall simultaneously function as a distribution and logistics sub-hub; and Concepcion shall be primarily into agricultural, settlement-related and service- related land uses and shall also function as a distribution and logistics sub-hub;

2) Pampanga Province: the municipality of Floridablanca which can be an agro-industrial cum eco-tourism area; and

3) Bataan Province: the municipalities of Hermosa and Dinalupihan; both Dinalupihan and Hermosa will remain predominantly agricultural; however, Hermosa may also capitalize on its strategic location i.e. being at the confluence of the SCTEx, Roman Superhighway and the Olongapo-Gapan Highway to venture into other major land uses.

Of the Corridor LGU jurisdictions, the following cities are expected to continue to be predominantly settlements-related (or possibly non-agricultural production-related) in land use:

1) Tarlac Province: Tarlac City which shall be primarily into service-related and industrial land uses and as earlier stated, shall also function as a distribution and logistics hub for Tarlac Province;

2) Pampanga Province: Angeles City shall continue to be the service, business and recreation center of Pampanga Province; Mabalacat provides services and can be both an eco-tourism and industrial area; and

3) Zambales Province: the overall assessment is that Olongapo City shall continue to be the economic center of Zambales Province while Subic town shall basically continue to grow as a settlement and industrial area;

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Of the Corridor jurisdictions, the following municipalities are expected to progress from predominantly agricultural to agro-industrial or to industrial or to both agro- industrial and industrial:

1) Tarlac Province: the municipality of La Paz which shall be primarily into agri-industrial and industrial land uses and shall similarly function as a distribution and logistics sub-hub i.e. with Tarlac City as the main hub for Tarlac Province; 2) Pampanga Province: the municipality of Porac (with possible conversion of agricultural land to settlements within the next 25 years); Porac can also become an agro industrial and eco-tourism area; 3) Zambales Province: the municipality of Subic.

Of the Corridor jurisdictions, the municipality of Mabalacat (in Pampanga Province) is expected to progress from predominantly agricultural to service and industrial.

Of the Corridor PUD jurisdictions, the following are expected to continue to be predominantly non-agricultural production-related in land use:

1) Pampanga Province: Clark PUD (Freeport Zone and Special Economic Zone) and environs;

2) Zambales Province: Subic Freeport Zone and environs; and

3) Tarlac Province: Hacienda Luisita and environs.

Depending on global conditions, the Hacienda Luisita is expected to continue to grow as a high intensity mixed-use development i.e. agricultural, settlements (residential and commercial), industrial and possibly utilities and tourism.

Zambales Province shall be an eco-tourism and industrial area. For Pampanga and Tarlac Provinces, the ultimate roles shall be as centers for economic growth in Region III i.e. being at the heart of the Central Luzon Region (Region III), the for the region.

As can be gleaned from the foregoing, the Corridor’s existing land uses are expected to grow and progress into developments offering higher order urban functions i.e. centers and sub-centers for commerce, governance, education and the like.

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Table 2.1 Summary of Current, Emerging & Potential Roles of LGUs along SCAD Corridor LGU Current Role Emerging Role Potential Role PROVINCE OF TARLAC BAMBAN  Predominantly  Agricultural w/ expected  Agricultural agricultural w/ increase in size of settlements  Settlements limited urban in next 25 years functions CAPAS  Predominantly  higher order urban functions  Agricultural and agricultural w/  settlements-related Agro-Industrial limited urban functions CONCEPCION  Predominantly  Agricultural with limited increase  Agricultural agricultural w/ in size of settlements in next 25 limited urban years functions LA PAZ  Predominantly  Key economic sub-center for  Agro-Industrial and agricultural w/ Province; Industrial limited urban  Agricultural w/ potential functions increase in size of settlements in next 25 years  Limited higher urban functions and services  Confluence of major highways TARLAC CITY  Predominantly  Higher order urban functions  Service and settlements- and services; Industrial related  Economic center of province  Land Hub of Corridor PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA ANGELES CITY  Predominantly  Higher order urban functions  Service settlements- and services related  Serves as Geographic & Economic Center of Corridor FLORIDABLANCA  Predominantly  Agricultural  Agricultural, agricultural  Eco-Tourism potentials Industrial and Tourism MABALACAT  Predominantly  Higher order urban functions  Service and agricultural w/ and services Industrial  settlements  Serves as Geographic & Economic Center of Corridor PORAC  Predominantly  Expansion area of Angeles City  Settlements agricultural with due to urban sprawl  Agro-Industrial agro-processing  Limited urban functions and  Tourism services

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PROVINCE OF BATAAN DINALUPIHAN  Predominantly  Settlements  Agricultural and agricultural Settlements

HERMOSA  Predominantly  Area for agro-industrial and light  Agricultural, Agro- agricultural manufacturing Industrial and  Confluence of Industrial major highways PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES OLONGAPO CITY  Predominantly  Higher order urban functions  Services settlements- and services; related  Economic center of province  SCTEx terminus SUBIC  Predominantly  Settlements  Industrial agricultural  Industrial (port-related)

To help attain the desired LGU and PUD roles for the Corridor and to achieve the overall Corridor development goals, the following general guidelines must be given sufficient attention and assigned the appropriate resources: 1) improved access systems (particularly feeder roads), including improved traffic management and safety measures for existing access systems e.g. lighting, directional signage, warning devices and emergency call-boxes at SCTEx, declared safety zones (where vehicle speeds, particularly of trucks and buses, must be 20.0 kph or lower (particularly at or near populated areas or areas where large assemblies converge), absolute ban on slow-moving vehicles at high-speed zones (where 60.0 kph or higher speeds are the minimum), etc.; 2) improved post-harvest facilities, including cold and dry storage; 3) strict monitoring as to the usage of the public domain i.e. the road right-of- way (RROW), utility ROW, drainage ROW, legal easements, etc.; and 4) proper implementation and enforcement of national building, planning, construction, development, environmental and professional practice laws/ rules/ regulations/ guidelines/ standards and manuals of procedure; 5) improvement of existing utility systems and introduction of new ones i.e. power, water, drainage and flood control, sewerage, telecommunications, public transportation (facilities and rolling stock/ mobile units), etc.

In addition, thru consultation process, the Corridor’s LGU planners and major stakeholders have identified specific infrastructure, planning and legal / institutional projects which they perceived as critical to improving regional and intra-Corridor logistics. Although it is outside the scope of this initial study to analyze and select priority projects, the planning team has made a shorter list of recommended local projects (Section 4.0 Plan Recommendations for LGUs) that will enhance Corridor logistics.

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2.3.4. Boundary Disputes within SCAD Corridor and its Immediate Area of Influence

Of special concern to the Corridor Planning Team are boundary disputes that need to be resolved at the soonest possible time.

Two areas along the SCAD Corridor were identified to have disputed areas of significant size: the Sacobia Valley at the Bamban-Mabalacat border in the central portion of the corridor and the cluster of Subic, Olongapo City, Floridablanca and Dinalupihan in the south.

The Bamban-Mabalacat dispute involves the southern portion of the 5,734- hectare Sacobia Valley Estate north of Sacobia River within the CDC-controlled Clark Special Economic Zone. The area is west of SCTEx and a portion of it is located within the 10 km-wide SCAD Corridor study area (Refer to Figure 2.7 Map of d Disputed Area Between Bamban, Tarlac and Mabalacat, Pampanga). The dispute involves 3,325-hectares of land that has been highly contested in the past several years. Land area is a factor in determining the LGU’s share of the income from quarry operations and the distribution of the 1-percent share from the 5-percent gross income earnings paid by investors as stipulated in the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995. This affects the potential revenue that can be collected by the contending LGUs.

A joint committee was set up by the Pampanga and Tarlac Provincial Boards to act as a quasi-judicial body tasked to find a solution to the boundary dispute. To-date, however, the issue has not been completely resolved and put to rest.

There are also a number of disputed areas in the southern cluster of LGUs along the corridor. These involve mainly agriculture and forest areas with some settlements. The boundary disputes were identified during the data gathering phase of the study but the issues specific to these areas were not raised in any of the consultative forums.

The disputed areas, according to a 2006 report prepared by the Planning Officer of Olongapo, were the result of the creation of the city in 1959. The territory of Olongapo, which used to be a fishing village in Subic, was expanded until it shared its present borders with Bataan (Dinalupihan), Zambales (Subic) and Pampanga (Floridablanca). Olongapo’s present territory as well as the contested areas with the surrounding municipalities, are shown in Figure 2.8 Map of Territorial Boundaries and Disputed Areas in Olongapo City. The total disputed area within Olongapo City is significant, totaling 6,850 hectares or 37 % of its total land area.

Other areas with boundary disputes involving SCAD Corridor LGUs, particularly barangays belonging to two adjacent municipalities are as follows:

 Barangay San Simon in Dinalupihan, Bataan and Barangay Bodega in Floridablanca, Pampanga; and  Barangay Balibago,Angeles City and Barangay Dolores, Mabalacat both in Pampanga

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Figure 2.7 Map of Disputed Area Between Bamban, Tarlac and Mabalacat, Pampanga

Figure 2.8 Map of Territorial Boundaries and Disputed Areas in Olongapo City

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The resolution of these boundary disputes is important for the efficient planning and management of lands by each LGU. In the planning area, such disputed lands include ancestral domains, agricultural and forest areas and possibly some alienable and disposable (A&D) lands suited for complementary types of development. Forward planning and implementation of projects near the fringe of LGU territories become less cumbersome when these territorial disputes are resolved. It relieves the LGUs concerned of legal impediments that may arise in the execution of their plans for the contested area and clears up matters concerning the collection of taxes such as those imposed on real property. In cases where contested areas are within special economic zones and freeport zones, issues relate to the distribution of income shares the LGUs are entitled to under RAs 7916 and 9400, respectively. SCADC as well as the managers of FZs and SEZs, however, have no direct role in the resolution of boundary issues as these are primarily the concern of the LGUs involved. The manner in which LGUs should settle territorial disputes is provided in the Local Government Code (LGC) wherein it is stated that LGUs should settle the matter amicably within a specified time frame. The Council may be limited to simply lobbying for the quick resolution of territorial disputes in its future planning efforts.

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3.0 SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN (SCoLUP)

Land use planning is the process of creating a plan or strategy that prescribes the disposition of land, resources, facilities and services in a scientific, aesthetic, and orderly manner. The land use plan manages land resources and ensures the physical, economic and social efficiency, health and well-being of urban and rural communities.

The SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) shall cover a 25-year plan period. It will guide development along the SCAD Corridor over the short term (2009 through 2015), and medium-to-long terms (2016 – 2033). The objectives of the Conceptual Land Use Plan (CoLUP) are as follows:

 to guide development along the SCAD Corridor based on the rational use of land and coordination among member LGUs;  to determine the key role of each LGU in the SCAD Corridor;  to provide inputs to the SCAD Corridor Master Plan that aims to establish the SCAD Corridor as a world-class Mega-Logistics Corridor (or Hub, as the case may be);  to identify select areas for masterplanning within the Corridor;  to serve as inputs to the preparation of CLUPs or comprehensive land and water use plans (CLWUPs) of the identified LGUs.

The level of planning for the SCoLUP will mean:

 Only a concept-level land use plan is to be formulated and proposed;  Only a best use of general areas based on the physical characteristics and physical limitations of the land will be done, with emphasis on future built-up areas; and  As input to later planning efforts i.e. corridor land use plan, master plan preparation for priority areas, or to the comprehensive land and water use plans (CLWUPs) of the concerned LGUs, further detailed studies may be required.

Key concepts that will guide the formulation of the plan are as follows:

 urban renewal and infill development over urban expansion or urban sprawl;  preservation of agricultural areas;  integrated park system within urban centers that may develop into green corridors in the future; and  consultative or participatory approach in planning (multiple consultations with stakeholders).

3.1 Land Use Analysis

A study of the physical and environmental attributes of the Project/Study Area was considered to ensure that the appropriate land uses have been recommended properly in terms of location and area allocation. This involved a careful examination of various environmental conditions and policies and their corresponding planning implications. The land suitability analysis is an integral component of the physical planning process mainly because it presents the optimum land capability, which is important in achieving the best use for land. While it contributes to the preservation of ecological balance, this procedure influences the formulation of spatial and temporal strategies adopted in a land use plan.

A land suitability assessment necessitates the inventory of maps and technical information particular to the Project Area. These site inherent characteristics will be analyzed to derive

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For a conceptual land use plan at sub-regional level, the criteria for built-up areas (urban development) is key to identifying areas for urban expansion. In this regard, a land suitability assessment will identify the general areas that are developable and non-developable.

3.1.1 Site Analysis

Based on the interpretation and actual survey of the existing condition in the Study Area, the following site interpretations were derived.

3.1.1.1 Existing Land Use

Major consideration for environmental preservation with regards to land use includes forest and prime agricultural lands. However, agricultural lands that have limited productivity due to lack of irrigation facilities may be converted to built-up areas over the medium-to-long terms.

3.1.1.2 Slope Map

The project area is mainly 0 to 8% slope (level to undulating) which is considered to be non-environmentally critical. These areas are suitable to a majority of potential developments. On the other hand, areas to be developed should generally avoid steep hills. These are areas with slopes ranging from 20% to >50%, which are considered to be environmentally critical because of the high risk of erosion. These are located in the central western to southwestern section of the study area (Figure 3.1 Slope Map).

3.1.1.3 Geomorphology

Broad Alluvial Plains are the most dominant, practically running along the entire length of the Corridor. On the northern half of the Study Area, it stretches along the entire width of the Corridor. On the southern half, Broad Alluvial Plains are found on the eastern half while Pyroclastic Hills are on the west (Figure 3.2 Geomorphology Map).

3.1.1.4 Soil Map

There are 16 different soil classifications in the Study Area. Clay is the most dominant in the south. Angeles Fine Soil and Undifferentiated Angeles Soil are the most common in the central section, while Luisita Fine Sand and Luisita Sandy Loam are most common in the north (Figure 3.3 Soil Map).

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3.1.1.5 Erosion Map Areas that are prone to severe erosion are found on the western portions of the Corridor. These include forest areas in Olongapo City and Porac and the military reservation and Sacobia area in Bamban. Areas prone to moderate erosion are also found on the western side of the Corridor. These include areas in Bamban, Porac, Flloridablanca, Dinalupihan, Subic, Olongapo and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). The eastern and northern portions are observed to have no apparent erosion. (Figure 3.4 Erosion Map).

3.1.1.6 Flooding Map Severely flooded areas cover approximately 30% of the Corridor and almost the entire Tarlac segment. These include the City of Tarlac and Municipalities of Bamban, Lapaz, Capas and Concepcion. Slightly flooded areas, on the other hand, are mostly on the eastern side of the Corridor. Significant portions of the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat on the west are also slightly flooded. No flooding is observed in the western portions of the Corridor, south of Tarlac, as well as in the southernmost footslopes that are within the SBFZ and municipality of Hermosa (Figure 3.5 Flooding Map).

3.1.1.7 Hazard Map (Active Faults & Liquefaction) Most of the areas prone to liquefaction are found in the northern section of the Study Area with a small concentration in the south. The central section and the extreme southwestern sections are free from liquefaction. The portions of Tarlac City, Capas and Concepcion that are inside the Study Area are all susceptible, while only the extreme eastern portion of Bamban is prone. In the south, the central to eastern section of Dinalupihan is susceptible to liquefaction. There is no active fault line within and near the Study Area (Figure 3.6 Hazard Map A (Active Faults & Liquefaction).

3.1.1.8 Hazard Map (Pinatubo Lahar & Flood Zone) The area along Porac River in Porac is the most susceptible to small- magnitude lahar and flashfloods (Zone 2), The areas around it are only susceptible to small-magnitude lahar and high susceptibility to sediment laden streamflows (Zone 3). The area around Bamban River near border between Bamban and Mabalacat, the area around Abacan River in Angeles City, and the area around Gumain River in Floridablanca are safe from lahar but prone to persistent or recurrent flooding (Zone 5). (Figure 3.7 Hazard Map B (Pinatubo Lahar & Flood Zone).

3.1.2 Land Suitability for New Developments

By layering all the thematic maps that have been culled from various sources, all physical attributes of the Corridor can be viewed and studied simultaneously, thereby allowing a more thorough spatial analysis. Spatial analysis by layering maps (a.k.a. sieve mapping) is a systematic way of determining the most suitable new areas for residential, commercial or industrial development as well as the sites that have to be avoided such as areas with identified risks (e.g., flooding, landslides, liquefaction, lahar flows) and protected forest and agricultural areas.

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Computer-based maps and geographic information were consolidated in a single map (i.e. Composite Map) that graphically showed and determined four categories of development suitability. The four categories of land suitability are:

 D-1 Development Highly Suitable These are areas that have already been allocated for development such as economic zones and freeport zones with land still available. The identification of specific sites needs to be coordinated with the respective administrative bodies responsible for managing these areas.

 D-2 Development Possible With Interventions and Hazard Controls These areas are associated with river channels once affected by lahar flows but have been declared safe. Investigation is necessary as to its susceptibility to other hazards such as recurrent flooding due to drainage blockage and siltation as well as other issues such as soil stability. These areas may have been agricultural in their past use but are outside the network of protected agricultural areas (i.e. SAFDZs) and hence, might qualify for conversion with less difficulty.

Required easements as stipulated in the Water Code (PD 1067) must be observed for areas adjacent to rivers and streams.

 D-3 Development Possible Subject to Stringent Conversion Procedures In these areas, investigation is necessary as to the possibility of converting marginally productive agricultural lands into built up areas.

It is possible that a significant portion of the agricultural lands within the Corridor are absolutely restricted from conversion such as prime lands within Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zones (Refer to Figure 3.8 SAFDZ Map). These areas need to be delineated in City and Municipal CLUPs and distinguished from areas which are only marginally productive such that when conversion becomes inevitable it can be done rationally resulting in minimum impact to the Corridor’s agricultural productivity. Highly productive lands, once delineated need to be categorized as not recommended for development (D4).

 D4 Development Not Recommended These are primarily forest lands, areas with slopes above 18% and areas deemed unsafe due to the constant threat of lahar, erosion or flooding. Subject to the adoption of an agricultural land use plan by LGUs, future or updated versions of the suitability map must reflect highly productive agricultural lands in this category. (See Figure 3.9 Land Suitability for New Development)

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3.2 SCAD Corridor Framework Plan (FRP)

The proposed production-based SCAD Mega-logistics Corridor, as envisioned by the Planning Team, may be structured as follows (Figure 3.10 SCAD Corridor Framework Plan)

 three (3) hubs positioned at approximately equidistant sites along the Corridor i.e. Subic Freeport as the water hub to the southwest (SW), Clark as air hub near the Corridor center and Tarlac City as the land hub sited northeast (NE);  Olongapo City (adjoining the Subic Freeport), the con-urbated Angeles City- San Fernando-Mabalacat-Bamban areas (adjoining Clark Special Economic Zone) and Tarlac City shall all function as service centers i.e. political- administrative, commercial-business, institutional, educational-cultural, transportation-utility centers, etc. identified as urban expansion areas;  other than the service centers, the key settlement sites along the Corridor shall be the towns of Bamban, Porac, Dinalupihan and Subic;  the production areas along the Corridor shall be: 1) Bamban, Capas, Concepcion, Floridablanca, Dinalupihan and Hermosa for agricultural production; 2) Capas, La Paz, Porac, and Hermosa, for agro-industrial production; 3) Tarlac City, Floridablanca, Mabalacat and Subic town for industrial production;  La Paz, Floridablanca, and Hermosa will eventually progress from agro- industrial to industrial in the latter stages of the planning period;  possible tourism sites along the Corridor include Floridablanca and Porac as well as Bamban and Capas;  circumferential and radial road systems as well as future rail connections to improve linkages among key Corridor areas and other significant areas outside of the Corridor;  new settlements shall arise at major junctions of circumferential roads and radial roads; and  service road system east of SCTEx servicing Tarlac and Pampanga provinces.

The two international hubs i.e. Clark and Subic both presently have a limited number of connections, mainly East and Southeast Asia, but this condition may be expected to improve over time. While both may also alternatively function as domestic air and water hubs respectively, it is expected that such roles shall be assigned to other nearby airports and ports for the most part. In the case of Clark, its main supportive or complementing airports shall be the NAIA, and the future Alaminos (Pangasinan) and even the CEZA/ Northern Cagayan (Lal-lo) airports. In the case of Subic, these shall be the ports of Manila, Pangasinan and San Fernando (La Union).

Tarlac as the land hub shall be basically domestic-oriented. It has however that unique distinction of being at the confluence of major highway systems (existing and proposed) that interconnect major points in Luzon. Its land hub role shall be considerably bolstered if the “land port” concept, interfacing Northrail with overland systems can be realized. This may mean any of the following possibilities:

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1) an inter-modal or multi-modal facility between Nortrail commuter and other overland commuter systems (local, intra-/ inter-provincial, etc.); 2) an inter-modal or multi-modal facility between Nortrail cargo/ freight and other overland cargo transport systems; or 3) an inter-modal or multi-modal facility between Nortrail commuter cum freight and other overland commuter cum freight systems. To reinforce such a land hub role for Tarlac, there may be need for major refrigerated and bulk storage facilities.

3.3 Conceptual Land Use Plan (CoLUP)

About 98,020.0 hectares in land area shall make up the SCAD corridor proper i.e. at 5.0 kilometers (km) on either side of the SCTEx multiplied by 90.98 km SCTEx length (based on NAMRIA maps).

Over the short term (2009 through 2015), more than half of the corridor area (50.29%) are expected to remain agricultural while less than one-fifth (16.12%) shall continued to be the built-up area i.e. residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation & utility-related land uses. Forest areas are expected not to go lower than 16.93% of the corridor area while PUD’s (economic zones of Clark, Subic and Hacienda Luisita) will make up less than one-fifth (16.39%)of the defined corridor area. (See Figure 2.3 Municipal Zoning/Land Use Allocation and match with Table 3.1 which shows the consolidated portions of LGU zoning maps and current land use plans along the entire corridor.) Over the medium through long terms (2016 through 2033), and as the corridor is transformed into a production-oriented logistics hub which requries more built-up areas, less than half of the corridor area (37.96%) is expected to remain agricultural while almost one-fifth (19.11%) shall continue to be the built-up area i.e. residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation & utility-related land uses). Forest areas are expected not to go lower than 16.83% of the corridor area while the PUD’s (economic zones of Clark and Subic) will make up about one-fifth (19.45% including the proposed Mabalacat CBD) of the defined corridor area (See Figure 3.11 Corridor Conceptual Land Use and match with Table 3.2).

Notable changes over the long-term are as follows:

 Build and no-build zones around the SCTEx toll plaza areas, which are expected to host urban-related functions.  PUDs particularly the CBD of Mabalacat (aprrox. 3,000 has.) and the anticipated “new town” development in Porac (approx. 200 has.)  Low intensity tourism-related land uses are also expected to evolve for many of the upland areas along the Corridor, particularly in Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales (Annex D) and Bamban/Capas in Tarlac

3.3.1 Expansion of Built-up Areas

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and urban growth, may actually compromise resources (e.g. land, water, roads) which are in fact vital to the sustainability of production and logistic activities. Thus, the expansion of built-up areas should be a well-planned, controlled and deliberate process where all major stakeholders involved are cognizant of this inevitability. During the short term, the Planning Team strongly recommends that, instead of rezoning new areas as expansion of existing built-up areas, much infilling of the present existing built-up areas and the economic zones should take precedence (along the principles of Smart Growth). This will make land use more rational and hopefully more balanced, if not maintain the amount of productive agricultural land and forest land i.e. limiting the conversion of such areas to non-agricultural or non- forest uses. It is also recommended that there be new policies pertaining to the preferred utilization of the lower slopes of hillsides/ mountainsides in developing new built-up sites, as these are better drained and less agriculturally productive if compared to lowland sites. As presented in the section on Site Analysis, there is no land available for urban expansion along the Corridor. Most of the areas that may qualify for urban development are either zoned as SAFDZ areas or military reservations. However, it is important to note there are numerous existing urban developments within the designated SAFDZ areas. Even the proposed no-build/ build zones around the SCTEx toll plazas are situated within SAFDZ areas. Although the Planning Team strongly espouses infilling, it also recognizes that there will be need for additional land for urban expansion over the long term. Such areas may be identified within SAFDZ and military reservations but the LGU concerned must adopt sound planning and analyses in selecting/ identifying urban expansion areas. Table 3.1 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan* (SCoLUP) General Land Use Tabulation for the Short Term (2009 - 2015) *based on Existing LGU Zoning Maps and/or LGU Proposed Land Use Plans and based on NAMRIA MAP SCTEX Length = 90.98km General Land Use Classification Area in Hectares (has.) Percentage (%) 1. Agricultural Area 49,300 50.29% 2. Built-up Area (residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation & 15,796 16.12% utility-related land uses) 3. Forest Area 16,600 16.93% 4. Special Economic Zone/ SEZ 7,943 8.10% (Clark & Subic) 5. Lahar Area 2,260 2.31% 6. Parks & Open Spaces 1,116 1.14% 7. Grassland 525 0.54% 8. Military Reservation (Clark Sub-zone) 1,932 1.97% 9. Quarrying 450 0.46% 10. Portions outside the boundaries of the 13 LGUs but within the SCADC 2,098 2.14% Corridor TOTAL 98,020 100.00% Note: The approximately 6,200 ha. portion of Hacienda Luisita PUD within the SCAD Corridor is not delineated in the Existing Zoning Maps and Proposed Land Use Plans of Tarlac LGUs. Instead the area is shown to consist of agricultural and built up areas. PUDs within the Corridor, which include the freeport and economic zones of Clark, freeport of Subic and Hacienda Luisita, have an area of 16,075 has. corresponding to 16.39% of the total Corridor area.

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Table 3.2 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan* (SCoLUP) General Land Use Tabulation for the Long Term (2016 - 2033) *based on Existing LGU Zoning Maps and/or LGU Proposed Land Use Plans General Land Use Classification Area in Hectares (Has.) Percentage (%)

1. Agricultural Area 37,208 37.96% 2. Built-up Area (residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation & 18,728 19.11% utility-related land uses) 3. Forest Area 16,493 16.83% 4. Planned Unit Development 19,143 19.53% 5. Lahar Area 2,260 2.31% 6. Parks & Open Spaces 1,116 1.14% 7. Grassland 525 0.54% 8. Quarrying 450 0.46% 9. Portions outside the boundaries of the 13 2,098 2.14% LGUs but within the SCAD Corridor TOTAL 98,020 100.00%

3.3.2 Growth of Metropolitan Nodes

3.3.2.1 Future Metropolitan Clark Area (MCA or Metro Clark)

The expected development of the Metro Clark Area (MCA) i.e. through infilling, redevelopment, renewal and densification coupled with highly controlled conversion of agricultural land is expected to gradually materialize starting with the latter part of the short term planning period (say 2013-2015). The ensuing growth of both passenger and cargo traffic will increase the burden on the existing road system, creating the need to repair and upgrade existing roads and the design and construction of new road linkages. A public transportation system i.e. mass transit system with efficient multi-modal linkages, can help reduce traffic volume on the existing road system (Smart Growth). Green corridors will encourage biking and walking to further reduce dependence on motor vehicles. The integration of the existing access systems with the proposed access systems shall give rise to the evolution of new development nodes that shall fully complement pre-existing nodes such as the conurbated Angeles City- San Fernando-Mabalacat-Bamban (which basically form the nucleus of the future MCA (or Metro Clark). New development nodes will be sited around the toll plazas of the access systems but the SCAD Corridor Planning Team highly recommends the creation of buffers i.e. no-build zones to set such developments at some distance from the toll plazas, which by themselves already require expansion spaces over the medium through long terms.

The future physical framework of the Metro Clark shall be very much like the present-day Metro Manila Area (MMA) in that a series of circumferential roads and arterial roads shall evolve. To avoid the developmental pitfalls of the MMA over the last 25 to 30 years, the key and pro-active developmental planning difference for Metro Clark has to be introduced through the following:

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1) the creation of buffer zones i.e. for agriculture, forests, open spaces, flood control, wastewater management (polishing ponds, etc.) and low-intensity recreational areas, and the like, all of which could effectively control/ contain urban sprawl

2) maintaining as much agricultural land as possible by limiting residential construction to the lower slopes of rolling terrain, as applicable; this practice shall help prevent flooding at the low-lying areas and shall help prevent the massive destruction of hills and mountains used as sources for filling materials (for construction on agricultural land); and

3) ban on large mall construction along major thoroughfares such as new service roads or high-capacity local roads that can run parallel to SCTEx, TPLEx, etc., since the malls are already magnets that attract customers wherever these are sited; the preferred locations for such malls are about 500.0 meters (m) away and parallel to the major thoroughfares for local traffic.

3.3.2.2 The Future Metropolitan Subic Area (MSA or Metro Subic)

While the city of Olongapo and Subic may also possibly evolve into a similar , certain key factors would probably not allow the said LGUs to approximate the Metro Clark role for the SCAD Corridor. For a Metro Subic/ Olongapo to develop, infrastructure development will need to solve the physical constraints presented by the steep-sloped areas surrounding both the Subic Freeport and Olongapo City.

As with the MCA, the integration of existing/ proposed access systems shall give rise to new development nodes such as the conurbated Olongapo City- Subic town-coastal Redondo Peninsula (which altogether form the nucleus of the future Metropolitan Subic Area (MSA, or Metro Subic). Such new development nodes shall most likely be sited between Subic town and the Hanjin developments at the Redondo Peninsula, and the SCAD Corridor Planning Team highly recommends the creation of buffer zones to set future urban developments at some distance from the Olongapo City/ Subic Freeport areas. Here, the importance of alternative linkages to Tarlac and Pangasinan Provinces must be doubly stressed. The future physical framework of the Metro Subic Area (MSA) also shall feature pro-active developmental planning provisions such as those recommended for MCA.

3.3.2.3 The Future Metropolitan Tarlac Area (MTA or Metro Tarlac)

While the Tarlac City may also possibly evolve into a similar metropolitan area, certain key factors would probably not allow the said LGUs to approximate the Metro Clark role for the SCAD Corridor. For a Metro Tarlac Area to develop, Tarlac City and its surrounding municipalities will need to establish major regional economic roles that cannot be filled in by other growth centers

As with the MCA and the MSA, the integration of existing/ proposed access systems shall similarly give rise to new development nodes such as the conurbated Tarlac City (including portions of Hacienda Luisita)-La Paz (which altogether form the nucleus of the future Metropolitan Tarlac Area (MTA, or

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Metro Tarlac). These new development nodes shall similarly be sited between Tarlac City proper and the future Hacienda Luisita developments. The SCAD Corridor Planning Team highly recommends the creation of 750 meter (m) deep buffer zones (with the toll plazas as centers) to set future urban developments at some distance from the Tarlac City. Here, the importance of alternative linkages to Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija Provinces, which presently include the TPLEx and the links to Dingalan must be doubly stressed. The future physical framework of the Metro Tarlac Area (MTA) shall likewise feature pro-active developmental planning provisions such as those recommended for MCA and MSA. In addition, the following are suggested:

1) preventing the future construction of additional dike-supported highway systems such as the SCTEx; this practice shall help prevent flooding and prevent the massive destruction of hills and mountains used as sources for filling materials (for construction of such dike-supported access-ways); viaducts always offer a possible alternative; and 2) strengthening of linkages between SCTEx and the MNR (MacArthur Highway) Refer to Figure 3.10 Proposed Framework Plan

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4.0 Plan Recommendations

Based on the inputs from First (1st) Consultative Meeting held 04 February 2009 at the Clark Hostel, the SCAD Corridor Planning Team presents the following recommendations:

4.1 Road Systems & Other Infrastructure/ Utilities

The new road systems and other supporting infrastructure and utilities that may be required for the SCAD Corridor are as follows:

4.1.1 New Road Systems for the Corridor’s Macro Framework (Region 3-wide)

a. new non-tollway radial roads linking Tarlac towns e.g. Capas, Bamban, etc. with Zambales towns e.g. Iba, Botolan, etc.; b. new circumferential road systems linking Pampanga Province with the province of Tarlac (RC-1 & RC-2) and Subic Province with Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac (RC-3) ; c. new radials linking parts of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija (Tarlac-Iba Road, Tarlac-Nueva Ecija–Aurora-Dingalan Road and Capas-Botolan Road) and possibly Pampanga and Bulacan; and d. a possible viaduct coastal tollway system linking the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan; and e. Radial road connecting Zambales and Pampanga (San Marcelino- Floridablanca Road)

4.1.2 New Road Systems for the Corridor’s Micro Framework

a. a service road system that will run parallel to the SCTEx, possibly at a distance of 5 km. east of the SCTEx, (a significant stretch of the service road will be outside of the Corridor study area); it will run from the Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora-Dingalan Road in the north and connect with the Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca Road in the south; b. a service road system within the designated development areas around the toll plazas of the SCTEx; c. new roads inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone CBD and bridges to connect with Olongapo City; d. road projects that would improve circulation within the Mabalacat CBD and improve its linkages to other urban centers; e. road projects such as the radial road connecting east-west portions of Angeles City and the eastern circumferential road (ECR) must be encouraged; f. interconnect Tarlac City with Hacienda Luisita; and g. provide a western arterial road at the 5 km. edge of SCAD Corridor to run parallel to the SCTEx from Tarlac City in the north to Bamban in the south

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4.1.3 Road Improvement Projects

a. widening and improvement of the Bataan Expressway; and b. SCTEx interface with the TPLEx c. road improvement of Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan to serve as service road of SCTEx south of Angeles City; and d. road improvement/expansion/extension of Mabalacat- Road to connect Mabalacat CBD with proposed SCTEx service road

4.1.4 SCTEx-related Projects

a. entry/ exit ramp for the southbound lane at Dolores interchange in Mabalacat; b. upgrading/ widening of Porac and Floridablanca access roads to the SCTEx interchange; c. interconnect the six (6) Concepcion overpasses over SCTEx i.e. at both sides of the SCTEx to enhance access and productivity; d. for the Tarlac LGUs, develop new arterial roads at the edge of the 10.0 km wide SCAD Corridor; and e. adjust the depth of the no-build zone and built-up area enveloping it, at toll plazas of Tarlac/ La Paz, Luisita, Concepcion toll plazas. f. Shorter and more direct (westward) access road to Dinalupihan town proper from the Dinalupihan interchange; and g. Entry/exit ramp for southbound lane at Hacienda Luisita interchange

4.1.5 Possible Northrail Projects

a. “Land Port” development at the Tarlac area i.e. possibly at Bamban, Capas or Hacienda Luisita (mainly freight-oriented, with interfaces between Northrail and other overland transport systems), at the short to medium to term; b. Clark-Subic connection (commuter and freight) at medium to long term; c. Clark-Damortis (La Union) connection (commuter and freight) at medium to long term; d. Clark-San Jose (Nueva Ecija) connection (commuter and freight) at medium to long term; and e. San Jose to CEZA/ Cagayan connection (commuter and freight) at long to very long term; and f. Damortis to CEZA/ Cagayan connection (commuter and freight) at very long to very, very long term to finally complete the Luzon rail connection.

4.1.6 Other infrastructure and Utilities

a. Hermosa/ Dinalupihan flood control and drainage projects, particularly an interceptor system along the Dinalupihan foothills; b. for Concepcion, provide small water impoundment and flood control projects, particularly along the western side of SCTEx; c. interceptor and impoundment systems at key points in Porac and Floridablanca;

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d. interceptor and impoundment systems at floodplains leading to Manila Bay (portions of Pampanga and Bulacan provinces); e. utilization of all collected/ impounded water for use in irrigation and for domestic water supply all along the SCAD Corridor; and f. major refrigerated and bulk storage facilities for Subic, Clark and Tarlac.

The largely developmental nature of the new highway systems also affords the national and local governments a genuine opportunity to fully implement and enforce the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR, effective 01 May 2005), of P.D. No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines or the NBCP. The 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 were specifically crafted in 2003-2004 by the DPWH National Building Code Review Committee (NBCRC), through the DPWH Board of Consultants (BoC), for new development sites and developmental projects such as the SCTEx, TPLEx and the other new superhighways/ expressways/ tollways proposed for the Corridor host site.

As the new highway systems are national roads (and therefore not under LGU control), even the matter of non-mobile billboards could be promptly addressed long before they become a political and legal problem through the full implementation of recent DPWH issuances concerning the design and placement of such billboards along the new expressways/ tollways such as SCTEx and TPLEx.

4.2 LGU-specific Projects

4.2.1 Zambales Province

4.2.1.1 Olongapo City

 the comprehensive land use plan (CLUP) for Olongapo City has to be updated soon as a lot of developments and land use changes have occurred since the CLUP was last formulated; the areas for urban renewal, for preservation, for land use changes, and for controlled development have to be identified to improve the city’s business environment and retain its role as an economic center of Zambales; the Olongapo City updated CLUP has to consider the land use plans of both Subic municipality and the rest of Zambales;  the main access to Olongapo City’s Central Business District (CBD) from the MMA and Pampanga is still the Olongapo-Gapan Road; thus, the areas along this national road should have better planned and managed developments; high density urban developments have to be discouraged as they will reduce access to the city and restrict vehicular movement within in the future; and  new roads inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone CBD and bridges to connect with Olongapo City will considerably improve accessibility; these infrastructure projects, have already been identified and will likely be initiated by the SBMA.

4.2.1.2 Subic Municipality

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to be planned and managed carefully as it has the best potentials for new developments such as industrial, residential and tourism; the urban development of the Pobacion is already in need of controls to ensure a more attractive physical environment in the future; the areas within the SCAD Corridor (eastern portion) should remain predominantly agricultural and forest;

4.2.1.3 Metro Subic (Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, Subic Municipality)

 creation of a metropolitan authority or association that would promote a metropolitan perspective in planning and project identification/ implementation; the association could review CLUPs of the member LGUs and master plans of PUDs and recommend measures to protect the interests of the metropolitan association or in a more extreme case, formulate a comprehensive water and land use plan (CWLUP) for the metropolitan area;  inclusion of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, and Subic Municipality in the metropolitan authority or association due to their long association in terms of historical urban development and expected future influences on the growth of the Subic Bay Area;  due to the crescent-shaped urban form dictated by Subic Bay, there is a need to initiate planning of a public transport system to service the metropolitan area that includes public bus systems, ferry services, and in 10-15 years, a possible rail line connection with Clark in Pampanga (North Rail Phase 2); and  initiate planning for a metropolitan wide solid waste management program.

4.2.2 Bataan Province

4.2.2.1 Dinalupihan

 The CLUP of Dinalupihan, just like many of the LGUs in Bataan, needs updating since practically most of the territory of Dinalupihan is within the ten kilometer (10.0 km)-wide SCAD Corridor; the CLUP should reflect a more detailed version of the SCoLUP; the lands that will remain agricultural as well as the sites that will be earmarked for new residential and tourism developments have to be identified;  The municipality of Dinalupihan would benefit from an access road connecting its proposed 300-hectare built-up area (beyond the No- Build Zone) with the SCTEx Dinalupihan-Hermosa Interchange; and (see 4.1.4.f above)  the old access road from Pampanga (the Bataan Expressway or Roman Superhighway) should be sustained as a major access road as it will complement the SCTEx and serve as a demarcation line between agriculture land uses and possible new built-up areas.

4.2.2.2 Hermosa

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occurred in the last ten (10) years; areas which will be preserved as agricultural and new sites for residential and tourism developments have to be incorporated;  for lands adjoining the SCTEx Dinalupihan exit that are within the jurisdiction of Hermosa, it was expressed by its representatives that most of it should remain agricultural; any proposed industrial developments should be directed to its economic zones; and  agro-industrial development projects, flood control and drainage projects and the widening and improvement of the Bataan Expressway (a.k.a. Roman Superhighway) are recommended to support Hermosa’s major role as agricultural producer and also its more recent development opportunities.

4.2.3 Pampanga Province

4.2.3.1 Mabalacat

 since the proposed CBD in Mabalacat will generate heavy traffic along the municipality’s major roads, road projects that would improve circulation within the CBD and improve its linkages to other urban centers must be encouraged e.g. the Panday Pira road project, access road from MacArthur Highway to CBD, etc.;  creation of programs that would encourage development of the industrial sector;  the eco-tourism potentials of the upland areas should be harnessed; and  initiate a plan to identify/develop a network of parks that can be inter- connected as a park system or parkway that can be developed as green corridors in the future; the ideal location for park system are riverbanks.

4.2.3.2 Angeles City

the urban center of Angeles City requires urban redevelopment along the principles of smart growth i.e. urban renewal, infill development, increase building densities, etc.; prior to expansion towards the urban fringes (western portion of the city), development within existing urban areas should be prioritized;  improve road network in anticipation of a larger traffic volume brought about by increase in urban density; all road projects such as the radial road connecting east-west portions of the city and the ECR must be encouraged;  the eco-tourism potentials of Sapang Bato must be tapped;  traffic management and control study is recommended alongside the city government’s intent to include a PUD in the vicinity of City Hall considering its proximity to the NLEx;  select areas in Sapang Bato shall only be identified as an urban expansion area over the latter part of this plan period (2020 and beyond) and only when all efforts at urban renewal, infill developments, etc. have been exhausted in the existing urban areas;  the SCTEx interchange in the Sapang Bato area will be recommended as a proposed alternative should traffic conditions in and out of Clark

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via Friendship Highway and MacArthur Highway worsen in the future; and  initiate a plan to identify/develop a network of parks that can be inter- connected as a park system or parkway that can grow into as green corridors in the future; the ideal location for park system are riverbanks.

4.2.3.3 Porac

 encourage programs/ projects that would promote the spread of settlements or urban centers in selected areas;  develop of programs that would encourage development of the agro- industrial and industrial sectors; and  development of upland areas into eco-tourism zones.  delineate productive agricultural areas and create program(s) to maximize production potentials.  initiate a program that would assess agricultural productivity of lahar areas in terms of crop type (rice, sugarcane, bamboo, etc.)

4.2.3.4 Floridablanca

 identify programs that would encourage development of the agricultural, industrial and tourism sectors;  development of upland areas into eco-tourism zones;  formulate programs aimed at reducing unproductive agricultural land;  delineate productive agricultural areas and create program(s) to maximize production potentials; and  initiate a program that would assess agricultural productivity of lahar areas in terms of crop type (rice, sugarcane, bamboo, etc.)

4.2.3.5 Metro Clark (Angeles City, San Fernando, Mabalacat & Clark Main Zone together with Bamban)

 creation of a metropolitan authority or association that would promote a metropolitan perspective in planning and project identification/ implementation; the association could review CLUPs of member LGUs and master plans of PUDs and recommend measures to protect the interests of the metropolitan association or in a more extreme case, formulate a CWLUP for the metropolitan area;  inclusion of San Fernando. Clark Main Zone and Bamban (Tarlac) in the metropolitan authority or association due to their proximity to Angeles City and Mabalacat;  introduce planning of a mass transit system to service the metropolitan area with multi-modal terminals that link up with the North Rail;  initiate planning for a metropolitan wide solid waste management program;  identify a network of parks that can be inter-connected as a park system or parkway that can be developed as green corridors in the future; the ideal location for park system are riverbanks;

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 initiate plans /programs to further develop the power, water supply and drainage/sewage systems to service a metropolitan population; and  encourage public-private sector partnership in possible funding and implementation of projects related to the delivery of basic services

4.2.4 Tarlac Province

4.2.4.1 Bamban

 further develop the upland areas into eco-tourism zones to help promote tourism along the Corridor; and  provide direct connections to the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) to help increase usage of SCTEx.

4.2.4.2 Capas

 further develop the upland areas into eco-tourism zones to help promote tourism along the Corridor; and  provide westward connections to Zambales Province to facilitate inter- provincial access.

4.2.4.3 Concepcion

 interconnect the six (6) overpasses over SCTEx i.e. at both sides of the SCTEx to enhance access and productivity;  provide water impoundment and flood control projects to enhance productivity; and  adjust the depth of the no-build zone and of the proposed built-up area to envelope the no-build zone, both to be sited around the Conception toll plaza to rationalize land uses i.e. by limiting the spread of built-up areas; and

4.2.4.4 La Paz

 adjust the depth of the no-build zone and of the proposed built-up area to envelope the no-build zone, both to be sited around the Luisita toll plaza to rationalize land uses i.e. by limiting the spread of built-up areas;  accelerate the implementation (or possible updating) of the Hacienda Luisita master development plan to rationalize land uses within Hacienda Luisita and allow it to be updated and attuned to the CLUPs and development thrusts of the 3 host LGUs as well as the SCAD Corridor;  promote Hacienda Luisita as a key component of the future Metro Tarlac Area (MTA); and  enhance the importance of La Paz as a sub-hub/ hub and a key component of the future MTA; and

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4.2.4.5 Tarlac City

 adjust the depth of the no-build zone and of the proposed built-up area to envelope the no-build zone, both to be sited around the Tarlac City toll plaza to rationalize land uses i.e. by limiting the spread of built-up areas;  interconnect Tarlac City with Hacienda Luisita to facilitate access and productivity; and  prioritize the SCTEx interface with the TPLEx to enhance intra- regional linkages and to allow for greater SCTEx traffic volumes; and

4.2.4.6 Metro Tarlac (Tarlac City, La Paz, portions of Concepcion and Hacienda Luisita and possibly other LGUs north of Tarlac City)

 creation of a metropolitan authority or association that would promote a metropolitan perspective in planning and project identification/ implementation; the association could review CLUPs of member LGUs and master plan(s) of PUDs such as Hacienda Luisita and recommend measures to protect the interests of the metropolitan association or in a more extreme case, formulate a CWLUP for the proposed metropolitan area; and  inclusion of other LGUs sited north of Tarlac City i.e. not presently part of the corridor planning area, in the metropolitan authority or association due to their proximity to Tarlac City.

4.3 Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework

In order for the SCAD Corridor to realize its full development potential, certain policy, legal and institutional frameworks may need to be institutionalized over the next 25 years, to wit:

4.3.1 Policy Framework

1. state, regional and local government policies relative to corridor development (both in terms of legislative measures and executive issuances) must espouse various methods of infilling and densification e.g. renewal, redevelopment, etc. for all existing built-up areas before new agricultural or forest lands can be opened to new development or expansion;

2. state, regional and local government policies relative to development in general (both in terms of legislative measures and executive issuances) must limit new developments to areas at the lower slopes of hills or mountains that are marginally productive agricultural land and not at flat, agriculturally productive land; this can ensure that food supply (a primary need) is perpetually prioritized over shelter (a tertiary need); 3. regional, provincial and local governments should carefully plan and closely monitor developments along national and major municipal/city roads to avoid future congestion and over-development;

4. the respective jurisdictions of the SCADC, the special economic zones and the LGUs must be clearly defined; in case of conflicts and unresolved issues e.g. boundary disputes, shares in income, etc., all parties must

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agree to the use of the various modes of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as prescribed under R.A. No. 9285 e.g. negotiation, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, etc. and fully abide by its results;

5. regional and local government policies relative to land uses (both in terms of legislative measures and executive issuances) must allow interim land uses similar to the accessory and/ or conditional building (and land) uses provided for under the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of P.D. No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) i.e. to help prevent urban sprawl within the jurisdictions of the 13 LGUs along the SCAD Corridor during the short term (2009-2015), the lateral expansion of settlements must be curbed until the full rationalization of land use is attained through infilling, densification and similar courses of action; if and when there is such a moratorium on horizontal expansion of the built-up areas (and the conversion of productive agricultural land) or if the land owner does not wish to make the land agriculturally productive or of beneficial use, the land owner must find an interim use that can somehow benefit the community; and

6. state, regional and local government policies relative to corridor development (both in terms of legislative measures and executive issuances) may provide for penalties for keeping Corridor land idle, possibly for speculative purposes i.e. when the land is not put to productive or beneficial use.

4.3.2 Legal Framework

1. state, regional and local government policies relative to development in general (both in terms of legislative measures and executive issuances) must require full compliance of new developments by both the public and private sectors with the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 (1977 NBCP); included are all of the referral codes of P.D. No. 1096 e.g. R.A. No. 9514 (2008 Fire Code), B.P. No. 344 (Access for the Disabled), etc.; specifically included are the derivative issuances/ regulations governing the siting of non-mobile billboards along the Corridor (a national highway that is clearly not under LGU control);

2. various laws and regulations governing both new and pre-existing developments e.g. BoT Law, R.A. No. 9184 (Procurement Law), P.D. No. 957, B.P. No. 220, etc., environmental laws e.g. land, air and solid waste management laws, sustainable planning/ design, etc., energy conservation and alternative energy laws, as well as professional laws e.g. P.D. No. 1308 (environmental planning), R.A. No. 9266 (architecture), R.A. No. 1582 (civil engineering), PRC Modernization Act of 2000 (R.A. No. 8981), etc., must be fully complied with by both the SCADC and the LGUs concerned; and

3. the SCAD corridor development plan, in its refined finalized version, should be substantially reflected in the comprehensive water and land use plans (CWLUP) of the concerned LGUs; thereafter, the necessary zoning ordinances (ZOs), zoning maps, ZO implementing rules and regulations (IRR), ZO development guidelines and ZO manuals of procedure (MoP)

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should be formulated, with or without SCADC intervention, to ensure the phased realization of the Corridor development plan.

4. to ensure the long term adoption and success of the SCoLUP, the possibility of working with Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, especially those from the concerned provinces, on legislation regarding the developmental approach or management of the SCAD Mega-Logistics Corridor or its expanded version is also recommended. Mention is made of the 3 (Airports) -2 (Ports) -1(Road System) developmental framework contained in a proposed bill by Sen Richard Gordon as a possible blueprint for such legislation.

4.3.3 Institutional Framework

1. for the realization of the planned corridor development itself, the expansion and strengthening of the SCAD Corridor development initiatives thru creation of specialized units within the existing SCADC organization or as part of the SCAD Corporation may need to be established;

2. for the proposed Metro Clark Area (MCA), which may be a future, possibly better planned Region 3 version of the Metro Manila Area (MMA) and which would initially embrace the Clark Main Zone, the cities of Angeles and San Fernando and Mabalacat and Bamban towns, closer cooperation and integrated planning is essential with the preferred approach being the formation of sub-regional associations e.g. a Metro Clark Development Council composed of and private sector representatives; it is expected that this initial organization will evolve into a more formal and authoritative body once the need for more cooperative action due to emerging metropolitan growth issues are felt;

3. depending on the outcome of future (and more exhaustive planning studies), and further assuming that potential physical constraints to the possible evolution of the Metro Subic Area/ MSA (conurbated Olongapo City and Subic town together with the Redondo Peninsula coastal areas) and the Metro Tarlac Area (MTA) are addressed and sufficiently overcome by the SCADC and the LGUs concerned, similar sub-regional associations e.g. a Metro Subic Development Council and a Metro Tarlac Development Council may likewise need to be considered.

4. Capacity-building programs or other forms of direct/ indirect assistance to strengthen existing planning institutions, particularly those of poorer LGUs within the Corridor, need to be implemented at this early phase of Corridor growth to ensure all Corridor LGUs are in step and on pace with current and future planning and development initiatives

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5.0 NEXT STEPS

The current planning effort of the SCAD Council for the host site of the Corridor affords the national and local governments multiple opportunities to engage in pro-active rather than reactive physical and environmental planning efforts. These opportunities can be best taken advantage of by giving shape and direction to development initiatives concerning the corridor’s road system and further detailed planning for identified high growth areas.

It is expected that the SCAD Council, to further the planning initiative which has been variously described by many during the consultation proces as “comprehensive”, “insightful”, “very applicable” and “practical”, will utilize the same planning team to select among the various next-step planning options flisted below or implementation immediately after the LGU Summit in July.

5.1 Areas for Further Planning

As the current planning effort basically addresses concept-level macro-planning concerns, many areas requiring further planning study must be considered for the near term, to wit: a) conurbation of Angeles City, Mabalacat and San Fernando (this city is outside the current area for this planning effort) and possible integrative planning with Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) i.e. to help create the Metro Clark Area (MCA) and further define and refine its role as the corridor’s Air Hub; b) possible conurbation of Olongapo City and Subic town and the possible integrative planning with Redondo Peninsula (most areas outside the current project area for this planning effort) i.e. possibly to help create the Metro Subic Area (MSA) and further define and refine its role as the corridor’s Sea Hub; parallel to this are the update of the CLUPs for Olongapo City and the municipality of Subic with emphasis on developments along the National Road to reduce congestion; c) possible con-urbation of Tarlac City and the towns of La Paz and Victoria with the integrative plan to include Hacienda Luisita (most areas outside the current project area for this planning effort) i.e. possibly to help create the Metro Tarlac Area (MTA) and further define and refine its role as the corridor’s Land Hub; parallel to this are the:

 update of the Hacienda Luisita Development Master Plan;  update CLUP of La Paz as a sub-hub/ hub and as a key Corridor development component; and  inclusion of other LGUs sited north of Tarlac City i.e. not presently part of the Corridor planning area due to their proximity to Tarlac City

d) MCA/ MTA/ MSA metropolitan-wide corridor-integrated solid waste management programs. e) a comprehensive water and land use plan (CWLUP) for the SCAD Corridor plan area as defined in this SCoLUP for the years 2009 through 2033; f) a more detailed water resources / drainage plan for the SCAD Corridor or even an expanded SCAD area to address the seemingly conflicting but timely concerns of lack of water and flooding; g) transportation planning study for the SCAD Corridor i.e. all land, water and air modes for the years 2009 through 2033; emphasis on a planning sub-projects traffic management and control study is recommended alongside the intent of various city government’s to include PUDs in their CLUPs and the emerging traffic problems in the vicinity of both NLEx and SCTEx;

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h) either a broad-based or area-detailed agricultural sectoral productivity assessment and improvement planning as linked to the logistical advantages present in the SCAD Corridor since agricultural production is one of the key drivers of the planned production-oriented ligistics hub; i) conceptual through detailed master development plans (CMDPs to DMDPs) for priority development areas (PDAs) within the SCAD Corridor for the years 2009 through 2015, for example:

1. the balance of the Clark sub-zone not included in CDC’s CADT area master plan; 2. the major agricultural areas of Dinalupihan, Hermosa and Floridablanca. 1 to 1.5 kilometer areas surrounding the SCTEx interchanges; and 3. CLUPs of selected cities/municipalities, either on grant basis (i.e. SCAD to source funds and perform the planning) or technical assistance basis

j) Comprehensive “Uplands” Tourism plan to include the many potential upland tourism spots in the periphery of the plan area (e.g. Pinatubo treks) as earlier identified by various participating corridor cites/municipalities; this plan should also include the roles of and benefits for the indigenous peoples who have Certificates of Ancestral Domain Titles/ Claims to these upland areas; k) there is a need to initiate planning of public/ mass transport systems:

 in Subic Bay to service the Metropolitan Subic Area (MSA) that includes public bus systems, ferry services, due to the crescent-shaped urban form dictated by Subic Bay and in 10 – 15 years a possible rail line connection with Clark in Pampanga (North Rail Phase 2); and  in Metropolitan Clark Area (MCA) with multi-modal terminals that link up with the North Rail terminal.  in Metro Tarlac Area (MTA) with multi-modal terminals that link up with the North Rail terminal.

Most importantly, all SCADC efforts at Corridor planning, including those in the above list, can be readily used as valuable inputs to comprehensive water and land use planning (CWLUP) and zoning ordinance (ZO) formulation at the LGU level, to help attain a truly complementary national, super-regional, regional, provincial and local development plan

5.2 SCoLUP Timetable Update

Based on the SCADC-approved timetable, the SCADC Planning Team schedule has been slightly revised, to wit:

1) SCADC Approval of Project; October 2008; Mobilize Urban Planners/Resources 2) Gather/ Analyze Data; Site Visits; October, November & December 2008 Preliminary Framework & SCoLUP 3) Conduct Workshop for All LGU February 2009; Planning Staff 4) Finish Draft Final SCoLUP; March 2009; SCADC Approval 5) Conduct 3 Provincial Consultative Fora April & May 2009; and 6) Final SCoLUP and LGU Summit July 2009

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5.3 Activities Subsequent to the SCAD Corridor Physical Framework Planning

The activities already accomplished include the preparation of the Corridor Physical Framework Plan, the consultative workshop with LGU planners, the consultative forum with NGA Regional Directors, and the 3 provincial consultations with the various stakeholders. The finalized version of the SCAD Corridor CoLUP (SCoLUP) shall be presented at the forthcoming SCADC-LGU Summit scheduled for July 2009 with the main agenda being the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the adoption and implementation of the SCoLUP by the concerned LGUs as witnessed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. With this the LGUs agree, that they must work together with the SCADC in realizing the plan to mutually benefit the parties and stakeholders.

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SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN

FINAL REPORT JUNE 2009

ANNEXES

SUBIC-CLARK ALLIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (SCADC) SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

ANNEX A- FACT SHEET OF LGUs

Municipality of Bamban, Tarlac Source: 1999 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  39,090 hectares (has.) total land area Location and  15 barangays at the southernmost town of the Province of Tarlac Topography  100 km. North of Manila; 32 km South of Tarlac  Bamban’s boundary with Mabalacat, Pampanga is the Sacobia River- a major channel for lahar flowing from the slopes of Mt. Pinatubo. B. Demography (current and projected) Population  38,622 (1999); 40,592 (projected at 2004) Population Density  At 1998, 9 persons/ ha.; 1.04 person/ha (projected at 2004) C. Economic Agriculture Farming  Total agricultural land is 19,130 has., 49% of the total land area of the municipality.  Palay devoted 1,370 has. of which 918 is irrigated and 918 has is rainfed and upland areas have 452 has.; Palay yielded 16,632 MT in 1998.  Sugarcane is one of the major crop planted with an area of 1,410 has.  Others are devoted to corn, fruit, leafy vegetables, root crops, fruit-bearing trees with an area of 2,258 has. Fishing  The fishpond area is approx. 136.25 has or 0.35%; Fishing areas are at Sacobia lake 100 has. and the communal fishponds with 36.25 has.  Estimated production of both sources: 245.16 MT Livestock and Poultry  1998 production: carabaos, cattle, swine/hogs, goats, broilers, layers, ducks and native chickens  There are 5 existing large-scale commercial farms as of 1999. Forestry  Forest land with 13,306 has. or 32.04%  Military reservation and the Sacobia Settlement area sum up to around 2,579 has. Trade and Commerce  289 business establishments of which are 194 sari-sari stores (about 67% of the total commercial establishments in 1999).  Public market at San Nicolas. Industry  25 establishments engaging in food processing, mini cono, rice mill & small to large scale agro-industrial activities, specifically piggery & poultry  Bakeries numbering to 5-20 person (20%) of the total existing industries, dressmaking/ tailoring shops, mini-cono/ rice mills and piggeries.  Concentration of industrial zone at Dapdap Resettlement Area at 60 has. D. Social Education  SY 1998-1998, 16 public elementary schools.  3 secondary schools: 2 barangay high school and 1 private high school. E. Land Use Existing Land Use 1999 Land Uses Land Area (has.) Percentage Built-up areas Residential 1,477 3.78 Commercial 20 0.05 Institutional 18 0.04 Industrial 60 0.15 Open Spaces 2,500 6.40 Agricultural Cultivated 17,964 45.96 Lahar Affected 1,166 2.98 Forest/ Military 15,885 40.64 Reservation Total 39,090 100.00

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Municipality of Capas, Tarlac Source: 2006-2010 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  33,631 hectares (has.) by the LGU; 37,639 has. recorded by the Land Management Bureau (LMB) of DENR; 31,597.10 has. total land area.  The Municipality has 19 barangays of which 6 are urban and 13 are rural barangays. Location and Topography  Located at the southwestern part of Tarlac province;  Capas has approx. 46.24% of rolling to hilly lands while the rest is plain/ mountains; Its northern and eastern parts form the extensive level plain;  Southwestern part is bounded by ridges predominantly of pyroclastic materials that drain from Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales border. B. Demography (current and projected) Population 95,219 (2000); and projected 22,547 (2007) Population Density 2.53 persons/ha. (2000), projected to escalate 3.11 persons/ha. by year 2007 C. Economic Agriculture  As of 2001, 9,567.50 has. is devoted for agricultural area; Farming  Palay being cultivated most; both irrigated and rainfed; devoted 5,553 has.  Sugar is second regular crop; cultivated in 1,950 has.;  Corn, root crops (potato, cassava and gabi) and vegetables (fruit vegetables, legumes, and leafy vegetables) are planted extensively to the area on an inter- cropping basis in between rice planting and harvesting. Fishing  Total fishpond (mostly inland) is 133.55 has. or 0.43% of the municipality’s total land area. Livestock and Poultry  Livestock includes carabao, cattle, swine, goats and sheep;  Poultry production includes chicken (native, broilers and layers). Trade and Commerce  Commercial activity is built around the public market;  As of 2002, a total of 8,085 existing/ registered commercial establishments were operational;  Sari-sari stores contribute to the predominant form of trading with approx. 557 or 68.9% of the total registered commercial establishments in the municipality in year 2002;  Other commercial activities in the area include agri-business, trading and retailing, construction and hardware, financial services, entertainment enterprises and manufacturing and garments; and  There are 6 existing banking institutions. Industry  Agro-industrial activities dominate the industrial activities in the municipality;  Specializes in poultry with 15 existing poultry farms; and  Other industrial activities consist of 11 garment factories, 9 sash factories, 8 welding shops, etc. D. Social Education  As of SY 2002-2003, existing 27 elementary schools of which 25 are public and 2 are private;  8 secondary school: 6 barangay high schools and 2 private schools; and  Tertiary education is being offered by 2 private schools. E. Land Use Existing General Land Use 2003-2008 Land Use Area (has.) Percentage Built Up Areas 855.33 Residential 788.72 2.35 Commercial 27.61 0.08 Institutional 39.00 0.12 Industrial/ Agro Industrial 88.66 0.26 Agricultural 9,308.59 27.68 Forest 2.619.31 7.79 Open Space/parks/roads 192.61 0.57 Military Reservation Areas 13.97 59.38 O'Donnell Transmitter 370.00 Station O'Donnell Excepted Area 1.755 Crow Valley Watershed 17.85 Lahar affected areas/Rivers/Creeks 594.00 1.77 Total 33,630.50 100.00

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Municipality of Concepcion, Tarlac Source: 2005-2007 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  245.7 sq. km. or 24,570.0 hectares (has.) approx. equivalent to 8.047% of the entire land area of the province of Tarlac (which is 304,345 has.). Location and  Concepcion is at the southern tip of the province of Tarlac and is situated Topography in a relatively flat terrain typifying the famous central plains of Luzon. B. Demography Population  2006 registered 115,171  1995 registered 101,243 C. Economic Agriculture Rice Production  Area devoted for rice production is approx. 77.89% of the total agricultural area;  Second cropping is practiced by farmers in irrigated rice land and sometimes in rain-fed areas; root crops planted to an area of 111.0 has,  Sugar cane devoted 3,153 hectares;  Not self-sufficient in aquaculture; sources of fishes are the rivers, creeks and some fishponds about 292.80 has.; abundant are mudfish, catfish, carp & tilapia. Livestock and Poultry  Small and medium scale and backyard type; and  84 small scale and large piggery farms; 52 with 100 duck raising; poultry farms located in the rural areas of the municipality. Trade and Commerce  881 registered commercial establishments;  The municipality has 2 markets, 1 public and other privately owned; Industry  There are no heavy industrial establishments present in the area;  Industrial activities are mostly agro-based like piggery, poultry and ricemills; and  Small and medium scale industries are engaged in garments making, food processing and furniture manufacturing. D. Social Health  Concepcion District Hospital;  3 Rural Health Units;  45 Barangay Health Centers;  8 medical clinics and 6 dental clinics (mostly private); and  1 POPCOM Office. Education  Elementary schools: 53 public and 9 private;  Secondary level: 7 high schools of which 3 public and 4 private; and  Tertiary education: offered only in one (1) school in Concepcion. Protective Services  No private security agency to cater the security needs of numerous commercial establishments and other private enterprises;  Detention cell which is more or les 20 sq.m.; and  Fire services are available. E. Land Use General Land Use 2005-2007 Land Uses Land Area (has.) Percentage Built-Up Sub-total 8,838.70 35.98 Residential 6,947.22 28.28 Commercial 1,343.48 5.47 Institutional 247.48 1.01 Open Space/Parks 300.52 1.22 Industrial 1,469.30 5.98 Agricultural 14,260.00 58.05 Total 24,570.00 100.00

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Municipality of La Paz, Tarlac Source: 2002-2011 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  11,433 hectares (has.)

Location and  Southeast portion of Tarlac Province Topography  21 barangays:- 2 urban, 19 rural  Relatively flat terrain  1 major river, 6 creeks B. Demography (current and projected) Population (Current  52,907 (2000); and projected)  72,465 (projected by 2010) Population Density  463 persons / sq. km. (2000);  634 persons/ sq. km. (projected by 2010) C. Economic Agriculture  Primarily a rice producing town;  8,153 hectares or 71.31% of total area planted to rice: 7,944 has, irrigated; 210 has, rain fed;  Secondary crops include corn, mongo and vegetables such as okra, tomatoes and eggplant;  248-ha. aggregate communal fishpond area that produces fish for local consumption Trade and Commerce  1 public market and 232 commercial establishments catering to local residents and occasional tourists.  Small and medium scale industries have located but no big players.  Notable are the recent okra processing plants that have located in the municipality with produce being transported to Clark for export. D. Social Health  1 15-bed hospital  2 Rural Health Units Education  21 public elementary schools  3 public secondary schools  No tertiary level schools E. Land Use Existing Land Use 2000 Land Use Land Area (has) Percentage Total Built-up 3,408.59 29.81 Residential 463.45 Commercial 15.06 Institutional 28.44 Industrial 21.16 Open Space 2,118.13 Others 762.35 Agricultural 8,024.41 70.19 Total 11,433.00 100.00

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City of Tarlac, Tarlac Source: 2001-2010 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  42,550 hectares (has.) Location and  City almost fairly equidistant from Manila, 125 kilometers (kms) and Topography Baguio, 127 kms (stopover ground of people traveling north to Baguio or Manila to the South);  “Melting Pot” of Central Luzon due to several dialects spoken such as Tagalog, Pangasinense, Ilocano and Pampango;  Generally flat with slightly rolling to mountainous on the western part;  The entire city is traversed by the Tarlac River system;  Slope predominantly level to gently sloping covers 90.84% which is suitable for urban expansion and settlements development and for agricultural production. B. Demography (current and projected) Population  262,481 (2000, NSO), 230,459 (1995)  Urban pop. (2000) at 106,061 or 40% of total pop.; rural pop. at 156,420 (2000). Population Density  6.33 person per hectare in year 2001 C. Economic Agriculture  Sugar cane already processed into sugar;  Rice and hogs sold locally & also in Metro Manila Area (MMA); meat processors;  Confectioneries/bakeries have not yet made a mark in MMA & regional markets. Farming  13,137.33 has. rice-planted; irrigated area is 9,509.05 has.; rainfed is 3,628.24 has.  Rice production in the irrigated area is 85 cavans/ ha.; rainfed yields 76 cavans.  Corn, root crops, legumes, leafy vegetables, fruits, spices, etc. also being planted.  As of 2000, there were 1,430 irrigation pumps; post harvest facilities also available. Livestock and Poultry  Cattle production, commercial poultry, farms (broiler and egg type), commercial piggery farms and business establishment. Fishing  Agricultural land devoted to inland fishing approximately 1,070 has. Trade and Commerce  Tarlac City as the center of business and trade within the province;  There are 5,048 commercial establishments found in the city, engaged in different forms of services, trading, dealing, banking and exporting; and  Stores make up the highest number of commercial establishments i.e. with an aggregate number of 1,779 or 35% of the total no. of commercial establishments. Industry  There are 791 industrial establishments of which food manufacturing/ processing is biggest (at about 135 establishments or 17% of the total establishments); and  Mango wholesale and retail selling is top priority; meat processing as well. D. Social Education  As of SY 2001-2002, there were 102 elementary schools, 86 public & 16 private;  22 secondary schools, 8 public and 14 private; & 4 schools offer tertiary education. E. Land Use Existing Land Use 2001-2010 Land Uses Land Area (has.) Percentage Built-up areas 4,854.17 11.41 Residential 4,576.78 Commercial 104.55 Institutional 131.42 Others 41.42 Industrial 1,036.43 2.44 Agricultural 21,533.60 50.61 Special Areas 83.28 0.19 Uncategorized 15,040.52 35.35 Total 42,550.00 100.00

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City of Angeles, Pampanga Source: 2007 SEP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  6,217.37 hectares (has.)

Location and  83 km north of Manila; 16 km from San Fernando bounded by Clark Topography Special Economic Zone and Mabalacat on north, Porac on west, and Mexico on east 33 barangays land elevation relatively high 182.90 meters above sea level; 17.21 meters higher than San Fernando generally flat terrain 0 - 3% slope, northwestern portion 3 - 8% slope  2 major channels, Abacan River and Sapangbalen Creek B. Demography (current and projected) Population  267,788 (year: 2000); projected 2007: 327,782 Population Density  1,121 persons/sq. km.; projected 2007: 5272 persons/sq. km.

C. Economic Agriculture  2189.93 ha or 48.31%, but only 1,284.72 ha or 38.91% are productively utilized  Of productive areas, sugarcane is planted over 502 hectares, root crops 301.55 ha., orchard 172 hectares ,rice 147.50, fruits and leafy vegetables 103.13, backyard fishpond 3.51 hectares Trade, commerce and  As of 2007, there were 127 manufacturers and 24 exporters whose industry products range from handicrafts, food products and rattan furniture  As of 2007, there were 4464 wholesale and retail businesses, 4249 establishments engaged in personal services, and 205 manufacturing businesses

Tourism  Jump-off point to world famous Mt. Pinatubo; gateway to Clark  Special Economic Zone (CSEZ)numerous hotels, entertainment centers and restaurants, most notably in Barangay Balibago (center for tourism & entertainment)  Numerous sites and attractions scattered around city such as  Nepomuceno Ancestral Home, Museo Ning Angeles, etc. D. Social Health  Dept. of Health (DOH) Region 3 accredits 13 hospitals and 6 RHU’s with Angeles University Foundation is the only tertiary level hospital (150 bed capacity) Education  Elementary: 41 public and 56 private elementary schools  Secondary: 8 public and 29 private secondary schools  Tertiary: 10 private; Angeles University Foundation is one of the best schools for tertiary education Land Uses Land Area (has) Percentage Built-up areas Residential 2204.46 35.46 Commercial 304.88 4.90 Institutional 105.76 1.70 Industrial 141.87 2.28 Parks and Open Spaces 72.11 1.16 Agricultural 2451.07 39.43 Vacant 937.22 15.07 Total 6,217.37 100.00

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Municipality of Floridablanca Source: 2006-2010 CLUP

Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  17,548 hectares (has.)

Location and Topography  90 km north of Manila; 23 km from San Fernando  Bounded by Porac on north, on south, Dinalupihan, Bataan on west, and Guagua on east  33 barangays; 31 lowland and 2 upland  Land elevation is generally 12 feet above sea level  Generally level but becomes rolling to hilly in the south and in  Northwestern sections fringing the mountain ranges of Zamabales  1 major river channel, Porac-Guamain-Culaman River

B. Demography (current and projected) Population  85,394 (2000); projected 116,980 (2010)

Population Density  571 persons / sq. km. (2004 – 2005); 666 persons/ sq. km. (2010) C. Economic Agriculture  9817.16 ha or 55.95%; only 5,313 ha (54.09%) are productive; 4,508.77 ha (45.91%) are underutilized or idle  In 2004, rice is the dominant crop (3780.36 ha) ; 3446.36 hectares irrigated and 334 hectares rainfed;.  Root crops, fruit trees and sugarcane are secondary crops  Corn, fruit vegetables, legumes and leafy vegetables planted as inter-cropping (between planting and harvesting rice)  As of 2004, fishpond (112.33 ha) is considered a lucrative industry

Trade and industry  Public market serves as center of commercial activity  Between 1999-2004, commercial activities increased by 1.34%  Most dominant agro-industrial establishments are: 38 piggeries, 34 rice mills and mini-conos and 8 poultry and duck farms  Quarrying is concentrated around the Porac-Gumain River; lahar laden land amounts to 385.09 ha  Non-metallic deposits such as clay, sand and gravel are found in around Basa Air Base in central part of municipality  In 2004, 33 registered quarry operators were extracting sand and gravel: 4 stone crusher plants and 7 sand sceening/classifier plants.

D. Social Health  Romana Pangan District Hospital and 2 RHU’s Education  Elementary: 33 public and 3 private schools  Secondary: St.Augustine Academy, Gutad High School, Basa Barangay High School, Phil. State College of Aeronautics and Floridablanca Nat’l Agricultural School  Tertiary: Phil. State College of Aeronautics, Floridablanca Nat’l Agricultural School, APO Computer School and Megabite College of Science and Technology E. Land Use General Land Use 2006 Land Uses Area (has) Percentage Built Up 3,733.49 21.28 Agriculture 9,817.16 55.95 Forest 1,478.36 8.42 Special Use Military reservation 623.12 3.55 Industrial/Agro-industrial 175.47 0.99 Mining and Quarrying 385.09 2.19 Lahar Area 1,335.31 7.62 Other Uses Total 17,548.00 100.00

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Municipality of Mabalacat, Pampanga Source: 2003-2008 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  15,262 hectares (has.), (7% of Pampanga’s land area)

Location and Topography  Bounded by Bamban, Tarlac on north, mountain ranges ofZambales on west, Magalang on east, Mexico on southeast and Angeles City on south to southwest  27 barangays; 24 lowland and 3 upland  land elevation is higher on western part; flattens towards east & south mostly flat terrain; 0-3% slope (64.61%), rolling 3-18% slope (28.22%)  Bamban River is major river system; minor tributaries are Marimla River and Dolores River, San Felipe Creek, Quitangil Creek, Mabiga Creek and Dau Creek

B. Demography Population  171,045 (NSO 2000)

Population Density  1,121 persons per sq. km. (Year 2000) C. Economic Agriculture  7372.5 ha (48.31%); only 2,868.79 hectares (38.91%) productive; 4,503.74 hectares (61.09%) under-utilized;  Of productive areas, crops (2,444,21 ha.), fishpond (615 ha or 2%), livestock (77 ha) and pasture grazing (320 ha.);  Of crops, rice is most dominant (899 ha or 36.77%) in 2002, 3727.3 metric tons (mt) harvested; sugarcane is next (500.95 ha), rootcrops (camote, cassava in upland farms & vegetables) at 376 ha; orchards (mangoes & tropical fruits) at 167.71 ha (in rolling terrains) ;  Lahar-affected farms are being rehabilitated by planting to sugarcane; soil characteristics of lahar best suited to sugarcane.

Trade and industry  In 2000, 1460 business establishments; commercial type (658 or 45.07%); service- related business (450 or 30.82%); manufacturing establishments (90 or 6.17%)  TIPCO (pulp & paper manufacturing) is largest manufacturing firm  Other manufacturing firms are engaged in furniture (6), metal & wire fabrications (12), iron and steel (1), motor vehicle parts & accessories (1), toys (2) , ornaments (1) and housewares and food products  Commercial establishments include 30 restaurants, 7 fastfoods, 8 banks, 2 insurance companies, 3 hotels, 6 travel agencies & 4 resorts

D. Social Health  Mabalacat District Hospital in Camachiles and 3 RHU’s  Private hospitals: Dee Hwa Liong Medical Center at Barangay Duquit (tertiary class), Generalao Hospital at Dau and Tiglao General Hospital at San Joaquin.

Education  Elementary: 30 public and numerous private mostly pre-schools  Secondary: 5 public, and 6 private (most notable Don Bosco)  Tertiary: 3 vocational schools, 4 computer and a college (most high school graduates enroll in universities based in Angeles City)

E. Land Use Land Use Area (has) Percentage Built-up 3,512.01 23.01 Residential 3000.13 Commercial 138.55 Industrial 63.00 Institutional 72.73 Open Space 79.60 Infra and others 158.00 Agricultural 6,870.79 45.02 Cropland 1,942.71 Inland fishpond 26.87 Agro industrial 77.00 Pastureland 320.00 Unproductive 4,503.74 Forestland 365.00 2.39 Rivers and Creeks 316.20 2.07 Quarry (78.00) (0.51) Clark special economic zone CDC 4,198.00 27.51 Total 15,262.00 100.00

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Municipality of Porac, Pampanga Source: 2005 Draft CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  34,310 hectares (has.)

Location and  Bounded by Angeles and Mabalacat on the north, Floridablanca, south, Topography Botolan and San Marcelino on the west, on the east and Guagua, southeast  29 barangays - 24 lowland, 5 upland  15 urban, 14 rural  Elevation is highest in the western portion reaching a peak of 1,400m; elevation in the central part ranges from 200m to 1000m and characterized by undulating and rolling terrain; eastern portion has elevations less than 100m and are relatively flat  Source of Porac River and River B. Demography (current and projected) Population  80,257(2000);  101,492 (projected by 2010)

Population Density  235 persons/ sq. km. (2000);  296 persons/ sq. km. (projected by 2010) C. Economic Agriculture High production targeted towards foreign consumers  0,710 hectares of agricultural land but only 2,086 utilized (2005)  Main produce: sugarcane- 10,656,373.19MT (2004)  Produced 1,029,601 heads of poultry and 26,654 heads of swine in (2003) Trade and Industry Agro-industries processing local produce for markets outside the municipality  41 manufacturing businesses, 5 medium scale plants that include meat processing, and 1-large scale sugar mill  2 public markets serving the local population D. Social Health  2 Rural Health Units  22 Barangay Health Centers  1 25-Bed District Hospital Education  24 public elementary schools  5 public secondary schools E. Land Use Existing Land Use 2005 Land Use Area (has) Percentage Conservation Areas 23,928.99 60.80 Clark Special Economic Zone 5,468.28 15.78% Watershed/Forest 15,599.60 45.02% 44.72 0.13% Rivers 35.52 0.10% Bodies of Water Creeks 9.20 0.03% Easements (134.16) (0.39%) Mining/Quarrying Mining/Quarrying 2,727.07 7.87% 56.69 0.03% Infrastructure Dike 44.60 0.13% Roads 12.09 0.03% Built-Up areas 91.19 0.26% Residential 53.82 0.16% Commercial 17.94 0.05% Institutional 9.44 0.03% Industrial 9.99 0.03% 10,727.06 30.38% Parks and Playground 5.20 0.02% Vacant Land 8,424.75 24.31% Open Space Agricultural 2,086.11 6.02% Dumpsite 7.00 0.02% Cemeteries 4.00 0.01% Total 34,648.77 100.00%

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Municipality of Dinalupihan, Bataan Source: 2002 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  9,252.7344 hectares (has.) about 3.2% of the total land area of the province. Location and Topography  Located in the northern tip of Bataan peninsula.  24 kms. From Balanga which is the capital town.  Bounded omn the north by Floridablanca, Pampanga; on the east by Lubao, Pampanga, on the south Hermosa, Bataan and on the west by Olongapo City.  It is 120 kilometeres from Manila and 42 kms away from the Regional Center San Fernando, Pampanga.  Terrain is gently sloping to undulating particularly the northern part wherein cultivated lands are located  Between the northern and southern fringes are moderately sloping to rolling land with some scattered steep hills. B. Demography (current and projected) Population  65,081 total population during 1995  Projected population for the year 2000 is 71,854, 2002 will increase to 74,757 Population Density  3.62 person per hectare in 1990, 4.09 person per hectare in year 1995  Projected at year 2002 is 4.70 person per hectare C. Economic Agriculture  Agricultural land covers 2,978.7 hectare, ultilized fro planting rice, corn, leafy vegetables, fruits, sugar cane, root crops, patola, cassava, ube and gabi, either irrigated or non-irrigated land.  2,757.2 hectares of irrigated rice land. The rest is being planted during the rainy season.  Irrigated areas are facilitated by irrigation cannal, rivers, creeks and private deep wells Livestock and Poultry  A total of 84,825 poultry heads and determined number of livestock farming activities; this includes carabao, cattle, horse, hogs, goats, chicken, duck and layers. Fishing  Fishpond area is approx. 5 hectares or 0.03% of the total land area.  Hito and dalag are the species that could be found. Trade and Commerce  The town has 454 business establishments.  Sari-sari stores are predominant about 74 or 16.30% of the total number of establishments.  Second are the dry goods about 35 establishments, eateries having 30 businesses.  The public market occupies more or less 1.5 hectares. Industry  Registered a total number of 27 mixed industrial activities which consist of 20 rice mill and 7 piggery project and 1 industrial warehouse with batching plant  About 10.1267 hectares covers mixed industrial activities. D. Social Health  Jose Payumo Jr. Memorial Hospital, 50 bed capacity; 2 Rural Health Units (RHU) RHU I covers 27 barangays, RHU II covers 14 barangays. Education  During SY 1998-1999, municipality has 32 elementary schools out of which only 1 is private; 6 secondary schools, 4 are public and 3 are private; and 2 tertiary education schools. E. Land Use Existing Land Use 2002 Land Uses Land Area (has) Percentage Built Up 511.29 5.53 Residential 387.21 Commercial 4.90 Institutional 43.10 Open Space 53.00 Road Infrastructure 23.08 Industrial 16.13 0.17 Agricultural 4,058.31 43.86 Grassland/Pasture 1,127.91 12.19 Swamps and Marshes 705.65 7.63 River/Creeks 2.40 0.03 Utilities 4.10 0.04 Forest/ Military Reservation 2,826.94 30.55 Total 9,252.73 100.00

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Municipality of Hermosa, Bataan Source: CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  15,700 hectares (has.)

Location and  105 kilometers from Manila Topography  Bounded by Lubao,Pampanga on the northeast, Dinalupihan, northwest, Morong on the west, and Orani on the southeast  23 barangays - 10 urban and 13 rural  Generally flat to gently rolling terrain; more than 50%of the land area is 0- 5% slope sixteen percent (16) is above 15% slope; highest elevation is at 400m, lowest is at 10m

B. Demography (current and projected) Population  8,988(2000);  51,416 (2007);  100,217 (projected by 2010) Population Density  57 persons / sq. km. (2000);  327 persons / sq. km. (2007);  637 persons/ sq. km. (projected by 2010) C. Economic Agriculture Primarily agriculture-based  2,345.99 hectares of irrigated rice fields; 237.60 ha., rain fed  2,626.43 hectares of pastureland and land planted to fruit trees  Vegetables, root crops and legumes planted in upland areas  Mango production has reached 426.9 MT  Mango exporters located in the municipality  Thriving livestock and poultry producers  Fish: 6,728MT; swine: 2,766heads; cattle: 1,101 heads; ducks:61,293 heads; broilers:3,066 heads

Trade and Industry Agro-industries processing local produce and light manufacturing industries  Established Hermosa Special Economic Zone and Hermosa Productivity Center  Existing industries include manufacture of garments, handpainted jars, balut and salted egg production

D. Social Health  1 municipal health center; 3 private medical centers; 1 barangay health center; 1 daycare; 1 family planning center

Education  Elementary schools: 14 public; 3 private  Secondary schools: 2 public, 2 private

E. Land Use Existing General Land Use CDP 1995 Land Area Area (has) Percentage Built Up 2,382.00 15.17 Residential 198.24 Commercial 1.45 Institutional 7.98 Parks and Open Space 15.26 Watershed/Forestry Zone 3,958.00 25.21 Strategic Fishing Development Zone 1,740.00 11.08 NPAAD 48.00 0.31 Military Reservations 163.00 1.038 Strategic Crop Development Zone 7,409.00 47.19 Total 15,700.00 100.00

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Municipality of Olongapo, Zambales Source: 2001-2010 CLUP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  18,481.95 hectares (has.)

Location and  130 km northwest of Manila located in the southernmost portion of Topography Zambales province, in the western coast of Central Luzon.\The city is bounded on the northeast by the municipality of Subic, Zambales; on the north and northwest by Dinalupihan, Bataan; on the southeast by Morong, Bataan and Subic Bay on he southwest.  The city has about 10% alluvial plains from coastal areas of Olongapo Bay up to the elevation below 70m above mean sea level.  Characterized by rolling to steep and rugged topography with only around 20% of the total land area being flat.  Flat areas are located mainly along the coast of Subic Bay. B. Demography (current and projected) Population  As of 2000 registered 194,260  Projection at 2010 is 248,669 Population Density  As of 2000 density was about 10.5 person per hectare C. Economic Trade and commerce  As of year 2000 there are 4,549 registered establishments  Manufacturing is still in backyard scale operations, which only includes bakery business and shoe making industry. D. Social Health, nutrition and  17 Barangay Health Centers, 32 medical clinic, 49 day care centers, 3 sanitation Barangay Health Stations, 9 hospitals, 12 dental clinics Education  As of year 2000 there are 29 preparatory schools of which are 17 public and 12 private.  41 schools offering elementary education, 23 of which were public and 18 were private.  Secondary education has 20 schools of which 8 were public including the Regional Science High School and 12 private.  Tertiary education facilities are also available. E. Land Use Land Use Classification 1999 Land Use Area Percentage Urban Area 1,594.50 8.62 Residential 1,079.59 67.71 Commercial 39.91 2.50 Industrial 0.51 0.03 Cultural 0.43 0.02 Special Education 0.11 0.06 Hospital 0.55 0.03 Recreational 0.09 0.01 Government 421.64 26.44 Religious 16.88 1.06 Charitable 4.16 0.26 Educational 29.10 1.82 Other 1.52 0.09 Freeport (former base land) 956.70 5.22 Forest Area/watershed 6,521.25 35.25 Disputed Area 6,850.75 13.83 Open Grassland 2,558.75 13.83 Total 18,481.95 100

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Municipality of Subic, Zambales Source: 2000-2010 SEPP Sectoral Aspects Characteristics A. Physical Land Area  25,506.01 hectares (has.), which has 16 official barangays.

Location and  The municipality occupies the southernmost portion of Zambales. Topography  It is about 139 km north of Manila.  It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of on the southeast by the City of Olongapo on the west by the Municipality of San Antonio and on the east by the Municipality of Floridablanca, Pamapanga.  It is characterized by rolling and rugged mountainous terrain.  Mountainous regions account for more than half about 61.33% of the total land area of Subic.  The slope of Subic is about 8,776.55 hectares w2hich are mountainous.  The highest registered elevation within the Municipality is Mount Redondo measuring 1,071 metres located on the southwest.  On the east is another peak Mt. Balakobok measuring 843 meteres. B. Demography (current and projected) Population  As of 1995, 57,099  Projection for 2010 is 102,847 Population Density  In 1990 to 1995 gross population density is 2 persons per hectare C. Economic Agriculture  Subic has 7 agricultral barangays. Crop Production by Area  697.92 hectares or 2.50% of the total municipal land are devoted to field crops; of these 572 hectares are planted to rice.  Root crops are grown in 54 hectares of land; other crops found in subic include corn, vegetables, and legumes.  Permanent/ commercial crops comprising mostly of fruit trees are grown in 844.63 hectares or 3% of the total land areas. Fisheries  Approximately 752,000 out of the total production were generated through inland fishing. The rest were caught in seas with motorized and non- motorized bancas. Livestock and Poultry  15 commercial livestock farms and 8 semi-backyard livestock farms.  4 organized/commercial poultry farms in the municipality.

Trade, commerce and  15 industries categorized as major industries, mixed/medium industries, industry and Agro-industrial industries, as well as a number of commercial establishments.  Town’s major export-oriented industry since 1982 is PHILSECO  As of 1997 Subic registered a total of 723 establishments, 546 of which are engaged in trading activities, 159 in services and 18 in manufacturing. D. Social Health  9 Barangay Health Stations, and 2 Rural Health Units Education  1 educational institution offering tertiary/vocational education  Secondary education: 2 private schools, 1 National Public High School Protective Services  1 Municipal Police Station, 1 jail cell 2x3 square meters, and1 fire station E. Land Use Land Use Area (has) Percentage Forest 18,997.92 74.68 Special Project/Uses 3,417.30 13.43 Agriculture 1,825.88 7.18 Built-up 1,199.52 4.71 Parks/Open Spaces 0.01 Rivers/Swamps 3.24 0.01 Total 25,449.88 100

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ANNEX B – SWOT AND STRATEGY ANALYSES

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. High accessibility for land transportation modes; with 1. Presence of some flood-prone areas due to existing presently medium to high levels of vehicular and landforms/ surface drainage characteristics; pedestrian traffic (especially along MacArthur 2. Generally unsatisfactory air/ noise quality generally BAMBAN, Tarlac Highway); attributed to high volume of passing vehicular traffic 2. Many sources of filling or re-contouring material from (especially along MacArthur Highway); existing terrain; 3. Potentially large volume of agricultural waste; 3. High land suitability for agricultural production and for 4. Relatively small and linear town center () as SWOT Matrix: agri-processing/ light industrial activities; a service center or as a base for economic activities; Physical Planning Sector 4. Possibly strong support from the LGU administrators 5. Medium ambient temperature due to presence of through existing programs/ projects and advocacies; some forested areas; and 6. Possibly limited use of SCTEx for economic activities 5. Private sector possibly aiding LGU in considering at present; environmental concerns and mitigations. 7. Unresolved boundary disputes with the LGU of Mabalacat, Pampanga Province; and 8. Poor secondary roads specially those accessing the CSEZ. Opportunities (O) S-O Strategies W-O Strategies 1. Possibility of Bamban continuing to be a Region 3 1. More public and private sector support for agricultural 1. Craft an effective agricultural solid waste producer for staple crops e.g. rice, etc.; production (S3, S4, O1, O2); management program i.e. reduction, recycling, 2. Possibility of developing downstream industries 2. Eventual involvement of private/ business sector and recovery and re-use (W3, O2); based on the use of agricultural waste products and other stakeholders in development and environmental 2. Plan for eventual town center (poblacion) expansion by-products e.g. hay/ dayami, rice hulls, etc.; mitigation projects (S2, S5, O2); and to capitalize on proximity to the SCTEx system (W4, 3. Possibility of large scale developments on areas 3. Possible eventual involvement of the LGU and the O4); controlled by the Clark Development Corporation private/ business sector and other stakeholders in 3. Plan for the eventual linkage of CDC-controlled areas (CDC); development projects within CDC-controlled areas (S4, with the SCTEx system (W6, O3, 04); and 4. SCTEx passing through the LGU (although no toll S5, O3). 4. Develop secondary roads in CSEZ in coordination plaza is present within the LGU); and with CDC. 5. Spillover of Clark-Mabalacat area developments.

Threats (T) S-T Strategies W-T Strategies 1. Potential increase in levels of land, water, noise and 1. Regular monitoring of air and water standards (S5, T1); 1. Strengthen the disaster information and warning air pollution due to continuing rise in the volume of 2. Strengthen the disaster preparedness program (S5, system and identify and establish evacuation system non-agricultural activities; T2); and (W1, T2); and 2. Potential long-term flooding of productive lands and 3. Regulate/ monitor underground water extraction (S5, 2. Reduction of heat-reflective surfaces such as settlements (if no mitigation programs are T3). concrete, masonry, metals and planting of greenery implemented); (W5, T4). Annex B-1 3. Possible over-extraction of groundwater; and 4. Possibility of high ambient near-ground temperatures. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Annex B-2 Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. High accessibility for land transportation modes; with 1. Presence of some flood-prone areas due to existing presently medium to high levels of vehicular and landforms/ surface drainage characteristics; pedestrian traffic (especially along MacArthur 2. Generally unsatisfactory air/ noise quality generally CAPAS, Tarlac Highway); attributed to high volume of passing vehicular traffic 2. Many sources of filling or re-contouring material from (especially along MacArthur Highway); SWOT Matrix: existing terrain; 3. Potentially large volume of agricultural waste; 3. High land suitability for agricultural production and for 4. Relatively small and linear town center (poblacion) as Physical Planning Sector agri-processing/ light industrial activities; existence of a a service center or as a base for economic activities; built up but underutilized livelihood / light industrial 5. Medium ambient temperature due to presence of center; some forested areas; 4. Possibly strong support from the LGU administrators 6. Very limited use of SCTEx for economic activities at through existing programs/ projects and advocacies; present; and and 7. Poor secondary roads specially those accessing the 5. Private sector possibly aiding LGU in considering CSEZ environmental concerns and mitigations. Opportunities (O) S-O Strategies W-O Strategies 1. Possibility of Capas continuing to be a major Region 1. More public and private sector support for agricultural 1. Craft an effective agricultural solid waste management 3 producer for staple crops e.g. rice, etc.; production (S3, S4, O1, O2); program i.e. reduction, recycling, recovery and re-use 2. Possibility of developing downstream industries 2. Agro-industrial development anchored on local (W3, O2); based on the use of agricultural waste products and products esp. poultry (e.g. downstream as dressing 2. Plan for eventual town center (poblacion) expansion to by-products e.g. hay/ dayami, rice hulls, etc.; plant, upstream as feed mill); capitalize on proximity to the SCTEx system (W4, O4); 3. Possibility of large scale developments on areas 3. Eventual involvement of private/ business sector and 3. Plan for the eventual linkage of CDC/ AFP-controlled controlled by the Clark Development Corporation other stakeholders in development and environmental areas with the SCTEx system (W6, O3, O4); and (CDC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines mitigation projects (S2, S5, O2); and 4. Develop secondary roads in CSEZ in coordination with (AFP); 4. Possible eventual involvement of the LGU and the CDC 4. Relative proximity to SCTEx; private/ business sector and other stakeholders in 5. Presence of Clark sanitary landfill; and development projects within CDC/ AFP-controlled 6. Presence of many large-scale livestock and poultry areas (S4, S5, O3). raisers Threats (T) S-T Strategies W-T Strategies 1. Potential increase in levels of land, water, noise and 1. Regular monitoring of air and water standards (S5, T1); 1. Strengthen the disaster information and warning air pollution due to continuing rise in the volume of 2. Strengthen the disaster preparedness program (S5, system and identify and establish evacuation system non-agricultural activities; T2); and (W1, T2); and 2. Potential long-term flooding of productive lands and 3. Regulate/ monitor underground water extraction (S5, 2. Reduction of heat-reflective surfaces such as settlements (if no mitigation programs are T3). concrete, masonry, metals and planting of greenery implemented); and (W5, T4). 3. Possible over-extraction of groundwater; and 4. Possibility of high ambient near-ground temperatures. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. High accessibility for land transportation modes; with 1. Presence of many flood-prone areas due to existing presently light vehicular and pedestrian traffic; landforms/ surface drainage characteristics, and with 2. Relatively limited sources of filling or re-contouring the SCTEx itself acting as a dike/ barrier; Concepcion, Tarlac material from existing farmland and settlement sites; 2. Potentially large volume of agricultural waste; 3. Very high land suitability for agricultural production and 3. Relatively small town center (poblacion) as a service for agri-processing/ light industrial activities; center or as a base for economic activities; SWOT Matrix: 4. Generally satisfactory air/ noise quality generally 4. High ambient temperature due to heat and light Physical Planning Sector attributed to small volume of passing vehicular traffic; reflective surfaces and general lack of forested areas; 5. Visibly strong support from the LGU administrators 5. Presently limited use of SCTEx for economic through existing programs/ projects and advocacies; activities; and 6. Private sector possibly aiding LGU in considering 6. Lack of/ poor irrigation facilities, esp. east of SCTEx environmental concerns and mitigations; and areas. 7. Nearest SCTEx access point to large productive agricultural areas in Southern Nueva Ecija.

Opportunities (O) S-O Strategies W-O Strategies 1. Possibility of Concepcion continuing to be a major 1. More public and private sector support for agricultural 1. Craft an effective agricultural solid waste Region 3 producer for staple crops e.g. rice, etc.; production (S3, S5, O1, O2); management program i.e. reduction, recycling, 2. Possibility of developing downstream industries 2. Involvement of private/ business sector and other recovery and re-use (W2, O2); based on the use of agricultural waste products and stakeholders in development and environmental 2. Plan for eventual town center (poblacion) expansion by-products e.g. hay/ dayami, rice hulls, etc.; mitigation projects (S2, S4, S5, S6, O3); to capitalize on the future presence of the SCTEx 3. Long stretch of the SCTEx passing through the LGU 3. Possible involvement of the LGU and the private/ system (W3, W5, O1); (with only the Concepcion toll plaza present within business sector and other stakeholders in possible 3. Plan for the eventual/ possible direct linkage of areas the LGU); development projects around the Concepcion toll plaza with very high development potentials with the SCTEx 4. Several overpasses located along the SCTEx (may area (S5, S6, O3); and system i.e. particularly around the Concepcion toll later be converted to entry/exit points for easier 4. Support agro-industrial growth based on raw material plaza area (W4, O3); and access to Concepcion lands); and inputs from nearby areas esp. Nueva Ecija. 4. Plan for efficient surface water system. 5. Adjacent / nearby to Hacienda Luisita industrial area.

Threats (T) S-T Strategies W-T Strategies 1. Potential increase in levels of land, water, noise and 1. Regular monitoring of air and water standards (S4, S6, 1. Strengthen the disaster information and warning air pollution due to expected rise in the volume of T1); system and identify and establish evacuation system non-agricultural activities; 2. Strengthen the disaster preparedness program (S6, (W1, T2); and 2. Potential long-term flooding of productive lands and T2); and 2. Reduction of heat-reflective surfaces such as settlements (if no mitigation programs are 3. Regulate/ monitor underground water extraction (S6, concrete, masonry, metals and planting of greenery implemented); T3). (W4, T4). 3. Possible over-extraction of groundwater; and 4. High ambient near-ground temperatures. Annex B-3 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 Annex B-4 Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. High accessibility for land transportation modes with 1. Presence of many possible flood-prone areas due to presently light vehicular and pedestrian traffic; existing landforms/ surface drainage characteristics and 2. Limited sources of filling or re-contouring material from the SCTEx itself acting as a dike/ barrier; La Paz, Tarlac existing farmland and settlement sites; 2. Large volume of agricultural waste; 3. Land suitability for agricultural production and for agri- 3. Relatively small town center (poblacion) as a service processing/ light industrial activities; center or as a base for economic activities; SWOT Matrix: 4. Generally satisfactory air/ noise quality generally attributed 4. High ambient temperature due to heat and light reflective Physical Planning Sector to passing vehicular traffic; surfaces and general lack of forested areas; 5. Visibly strong support from the LGU administrators through 5. Rather limited usage of the SCTEx for economic existing programs/ projects; activities; and 6. Active use of SCTEx for economic activities e.g. daily okra 6. Tight 2-lane national road carrying SCTEx Tarlac exit exports to Japan via Clark airport; volume to limit potential Tarlac City / La Paz exit traffic 7. Private sector possibly aiding LGU in considering and constrict Ease-West travel volume. environmental concerns and mitigations; and 8. La Paz as the possible confluence of a major highway system linked to and eastern Luzon e.g. Dingalan in Aurora Province. Opportunities (O) S-O Strategies W-O Strategies 1. In about 10-15 years, La Paz may become a primary 1. Fast-track the expressway system to Aurora (S1, S8, O1); 1. Craft an effective agricultural solid waste management transit point and linkage between western Luzon (Subic 2. More public and private sector support for okra exports program i.e. reduction, recycling, recovery and re-use port) and eastern Luzon (Dingalan port); (S3, S5, S6, O2, O3); (W2, O3); 2. Possibility of La Paz becoming a major Philippine 3. Involvement of private/ business sector and other 2. Plan for town center expansion to capitalize on the future exporter for non-staple raw, semi-processed and stakeholders in development and environmental mitigation presence of another major expressway system (W3, O1); processed agricultural products e.g. okra, sorghum, etc.; projects (S2, S4, S5, S7, O3); 3. Plan for the eventual/ possible direct linkage of areas with 3. Possibility of developing downstream industries based 4. Active interfaces of highway systems within the LGU (S8, very high development potentials with the SCTEx system on the use of agricultural waste products and by- O1, O4); i.e. particularly around the Luisita toll plaza area (W4, products e.g. leaves, stems and roots of okra plants, 5. Possible involvement of the LGU and the private/ business O5); bagasse, hay/ dayami, rice hulls, etc.; sector and other stakeholders in possible development 4. Widening of national road to Dinggalan; and 4. Long stretch of the SCTEx passing through the LGU projects around the Luisita toll plaza area (S5, S7, O4); 5. Service road system to spur economic development (with only the Luisita toll plaza present within the LGU); and along SCTEx and 6. Possible eventual involvement of the LGU and the private/ 5. Possibility of large scale developments on areas business sector and other stakeholders in development controlled by Hacienda Luisita. projects within Hacienda Luisita-controlled areas (S5, S7, O4). Threats (T) S-T Strategies W-T Strategies 1. Increased levels of land, water, noise and air pollution 1. Regular monitoring of air and water standards (S4, S7, 1. Strengthen the disaster information and warning system due to expected rise in the volume of non-agricultural T1); and identify and establish evacuation system (W1, T2); activities; 2. Strengthen the disaster preparedness program (S7, T2); and 2. Potential long-term flooding of productive lands and and 2. Reduction of heat-reflective surfaces such as concrete, settlements; 3. Regulate/ monitor underground water extraction (S7, T3). masonry, metals and planting of greenery (W4, T4). 3. Possible over-extraction of groundwater; and 4. High ambient near-ground temperatures. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. Very high accessibility for land transportation modes with 1. Presence of many possible flood-prone areas due presently high to very high levels of vehicular and pedestrian to existing landforms/ surface drainage traffic; characteristics and the SCTEx itself acting as a 2. Limited sources of filling or re-contouring material from existing dike/ barrier; TARLAC CITY, Tarlac farmland and settlement sites; 2. Potentially large volume of agricultural waste; 3. Land suitability for agricultural production and for agri- 3. Medium-sized town center (poblacion) as a service processing/ light industrial activities; center or as a base for economic activities; 4. Generally unsatisfactory air/ noise quality generally attributed SWOT Matrix: 4. High ambient temperature due to heat and light to high volumes of passing vehicular traffic; Physical Planning Sector 5. Visibly strong support from the LGU administrators through reflective surfaces and general lack of forested existing programs/ projects; areas; 6. Active use of SCTEx for economic activities; 5. Congested urban roads, including diversion road; 7. Private sector possibly aiding LGU in considering and environmental concerns and mitigations; 6. Tight 2-lane national road carrying SCTEx Tarlac 8. Tarlac City as the possible confluence of 2 major highway exit volume to limit potential Tarlac City / La Paz systems linking western and northern Luzon e.g. SCTEx and exit traffic and constrict Ease-West travel volume. TPLEx (TLUTE); 9. Presence of warehouses as Tarlac City is preferred distribution area for Central Luzon; and 10. Presence of many government regional offices, educational institutions, medical facilities and farm equipment/supplies traders make it preferred education and trading center. Opportunities (O) S-O Strategies W-O Strategies 1. In about 5 years, Tarlac City shall become a primary 1. Fast-track the TPLEx (TLUTE) system to La Union (S1, S8, 1. Craft an effective agricultural solid waste transit point and linkage between western Luzon O1); management program i.e. reduction, recycling, (Subic port) and northern Luzon (La Union port); 2. Involvement of private/ business sector and other recovery and re-use (W2, O3); and 2. Currently the preferred stopover point for Manila- stakeholders in development and environmental mitigation 2. Plan for controlled town center (poblacion) Northbound provincial traffic; presence of many bus projects (S2, S4, S7, O3); expansion to capitalize on the future presence of stations 3. Active interfaces of highway systems within the LGU (S8, another major expressway system (W3, O1, O4). 3. Tarlac City to continue as a major Philippine producer O1, O4); for staple raw, semi-processed and processed 4. Plan for the eventual/ possible direct linkage of areas with agricultural products e.g. rice, etc.; very high development potentials with the SCTEx and 4. Possibility of developing downstream industries based TPLEx (TLUTE) systems i.e. particularly around the Tralac on the use of agricultural waste products and by- City toll plaza area (S6, O4); and products e.g. bagasse, hay/ dayami, rice hulls, etc.; 5. Possible eventual involvement of the LGU and the private/ and business sector and other stakeholders in development 5. Short stretch of the SCTEx passing through the LGU projects within the Tarlac City toll plaza area (S4, S8, O4). (with only the Tarlac City toll plaza present within the LGU) to be joined to the TPLEx (TLUTE) system.

Threats (T) S-T Strategies W-T Strategies 1. Increased levels of land, water, noise and air pollution 1. Regular monitoring of air and water standards (S4, S7, 1. Strengthen the disaster information and warning

Annex B-5 due to expected rise in the volume of non-agricultural T1); system and identify and establish evacuation activities; 2. Strengthen the disaster preparedness program (S7, T2); system (W1, T2); and 2. Potential long-term flooding of productive lands and and 2. Reduction of heat-reflective surfaces such as settlements; 3. Regulate/ monitor underground water extraction (S7, T3). concrete, masonry, metals and planting of greenery 3. Possible over-extraction of groundwater; (W4, T4). 4. High ambient near-ground temperatures; and 5. Apparently uncontrolled urban sprawl. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Annex B-6 Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. Directly adjacent to Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ); 1. Absence of SCTEx interchange; 2. Presence of hotels and entertainment centers that service 2. Narrow roads limit capacity of traffic volume; CSEZ; 3. Major traffic problem in almost all urban area; 3. Relatively flat terrain suitable for urban development; 4. Limited area for urban expansion; ANGELES CITY, Pampanga 4. Very accessible to all growth centers outside of Pampanga due 5. Flooding in areas adjacent to CSEZ due to surface water to presence of NLEX and SCTEx; run-off from CSEZ; 5. Presence of international airport inside CSEZ (Main Zone) that 6. Large number of public utility vehicles and tricycles to caters to both domestic and foreign travel; service growing population; SWOT Matrix: 6. Relatively accessible to international port in SBMA via SCTEx; 7. Absence of sanitary landfill Physical Planning Sector 7. Presence of major shopping malls such as Robinsons, SM 8. Incidence of flash flooding along areas near creeks and Clark and Ayala Mall; rivers 8. Presence of many regional government offices, large academic 9. Underdeveloped East-West roads (Angeles-Porac, institutions and medical facilities; and Angeles-Magalang, Angeles-Mexico-Arayat); and 9. Presence of high-end subdivisions (as retirement haven) 10. Decreasing areas allotted for agriculture. 10. Entire land area is not susceptible to liquefaction. Opportunities (O) SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. LGU as a place of employment is very accessible due 1. Encourage business services that complement and support 1. A program for road widening of major roads together with to NLEX and SCTEx; locators inside CSEZ (S1, S2, S3, S4, O1); an effective traffic management program must be 2. DMIA as the country’s next major international airport 2. Promote/encourage airport support service providers to locate in developed and implemented (W2, W3, W4, W6, O1); the will make Angeles City attractive to airport support Angeles City (S5, O2); completion of ECR will commence the development in the service providers; 3. Regulate height of buildings around runways of DMIA in eastern portion of the city 3. Probable jump-off point to other tourist attractions in accordance with the standards and requirements of the National 2. Urban renewal projects shall be encouraged to prepare the province of Pampanga; Building Code (S1, O2); Map out portion delineating the areas for rapid urban growth (W2, W3, W4, O1, O2, O4); 4. Projects of regional significance (malls, hospital and allowed to put up high-rise establishments near the airport 3. Develop flood control / management program to make city university) will create more jobs and attract more 4. Develop tourism circuits to include tour spots outside of Angeles attractive to residents and visitors (W5, O1, O2, O3); people coming to the city; and City to promote it as jump-off to other tourist destinations (S4, 4. Prepare a master drainage plan and water recovery and 5. Developments in CSEZ will create huge demand for S6, O2, O3); recycling plan; housing. 5. Develop medical tourism (S8, S4, O2); market the city as an 5. Improve public transport system by controlling franchise alternative destination for medical treatment registration, traffic re-routing, and identifying best location 6. Identify areas of high concentration suitable for high rise for terminals (W3, W6, O1); and buildings (e.g. condominium projects) 6. Improve road density in eastern and western sections 7. Promote as corridor institutional center (S4, S8, O1); and (W7, O4). 8. Identify possible expansion areas for housing and inc Threats (T) ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. Competition from CSEZ and Mabalacat in terms of 1. Study advantages over CSEZ and Mabalacat and market to 1. Provide access road to connect to nearest interchange to industrial & service locators, and hotel and possible investors and business locators (S1, S2, T1); SCTEX or provide interchange within city (W1, T1); entertainment service providers and CBD location; 2. Regular monitoring of air and water standards and constant 2. Introduce wider roads and traffic management program 2. Increasing environmental problems such as air and review/update of solid waste management system (S1, S2, S4, (W2, W3, T1); noise pollution from land and air traffic and solid waste T2); 3. Need for development of a “coordinated” land use plan disposal; 3. Identify alternative sources for water, and power; regulate/ among Mabalacat, Angeles City and possibly San 3. Increase in population will increase demand for utilities monitor underground water extraction (S2, S3, S4, S7, T3); and Fernando in relation to CSEZ (W2, W3, W4, T1); and services; 4. Identify possible areas for urban expansion (S3, T1, T3). The Proposed roads should be coordinated with the adjacent 4. Traffic generators are becoming threats to the existing western portion of Angeles is the only area possible for urban municipalities (e.g. East Service Road to Mabalacat, Road traffic situation expansion. But this would compromise the need to preserve the Networks in Western portion of Angeles to Porac); 5. Current waste management is crippling down the city’s Sapangbato Watershed area, an area draining an approximately 4. Prepare plan for food security; identify alternative sources budget; and 77 km2 of upland areas of food supply for population and develop program for 6. Rising cost of land will accelerate conversion of “displaced” farmers (W8, T4); and remaining agricultural land to urban development. 5. Encourage “shared” use of sanitary landfill with Mabalacat and CSEZ (W4, T2); Prioritizing the sanitary landfill project (2 identified sites: Sapangbato and Sapalbutad) SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. Large productive agricultural area planted to rice, making 1. Large areas of under-utilized agricultural lands; it one of top five producers of rice in the province of 2. Flooding in areas adjacent to SCTEx; FLORIDABLANCA, Pampanga Pampanga 3. Decreasing number of farmers; 2. Large area of irrigated ricefields (NIA and shallow tube 4. Insufficient post-harvest facilities for rice and fish; wells) 5. Large number of “displaced” sugar cane farmers SWOT Matrix: 3. Presence of SCTEx interchange; due to closing down of large sugar mill PASUMIL in Physical Planning Sector 4. Presence of BASA Airbase gives rise to need for early 90’s; businesses engaged in personal support services in the 6. Very little programs for development of cultural areas surrounding the military base; minorities despite presence of large areas for 5. Soil type for majority of land area of municipality is highly ancestral domain; suitable for planting to rice and sugarcane; and 7. Small LGU income vs. large LGU area limits 6. Attractive natural landforms in southwestern sections of (physical) planning and development efforts; municipality. 8. Underdeveloped secondary road system especially in upland areas; and 9. Gumain River is prone to siltation.

Opportunities (O) SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. Potential food basket of Pampanga due to rich soil; 1. Develop program to increase area of productive 1. Create program for rehabilitating under-utilized 2. Increase crop production if under-utilized agricultural land (S1, S2, S5, O1, O2); agricultural lands (W1, W3, W4, O1, O2); agricultural areas are maximized; 2. Study possibliity of reviving sugar industry; if markets are 2. Create re-habilitation program for sugar industry 3. Accessibility to existing sugar mill; not attractive alternative uses o (S5, O3); (W5, O3); 4. Presence of SCTEx interchange makes port and 3. Promote the development of agri-business (S1, S2, S3, 3. Improve drainage system in flood prone areas and airport very accessible; potentials fro processing O1, O2, O3); de-silting of rivers and waterways must be centers of agricultural products; 4. Encourage locators for military base support services (S4, practiced regularly (W1, W2, W9, O1, O2,); 5. Expansion of BASA Airbase will create demand for S5) 4. Develop BASA and surrounding area into industrial more support-services; and 5. Increase programs for cultural minorities and zone and establish a strong agro-industrial 6. Large area designated as ancestral domains west environmental preservation (S7, O6); and economy to improve LGU income ( W7, O4, O5;) of SCTEx encourage preservation of forest areas. 6. Promote eco-tourism in upland areas (S6,O6). 5. Tap ancestral domain areas as ecotourism zones 7. Potential area for agriculture-based industries (W6, W7, O6); and 6. Develop secondary road system to support industrial / tourism activities (W8, O4, O6).

Threats (T) ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. Proximity of Guagua which currently serves as 1. Develop poblacion as higher-level urban center to fully 1. LGU must devise strategy to export produce to urban/employment center for residents of service needs of local residents and link up with Guagua and other neighbors (W1, W2, W4, T1) Floridablanca; developments around BASA (S4, T1); and 2. Garbage disposal problem due to absence of 2. Develop program for agricultural solid waste and 2. LGU must provide training for displaced sugar sanitary landfill; promote/encourage downstream industries in agricultural farmers and cultural minorities (W5, W6, T1). 3. Potential problem with volume of agricultural waste; waste products and by-products. (Reduction, recycling, and recovery and re-use) (S1,,S2,T3); and Annex B-7 4. Increase of waste from new businesses near 3. Devise solid waste management program (S2, S3, S4, SCTEx interchange and around BASA air base. T2, T4). SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Annex B-8 Strengths Weaknesses 1. Presence of SCTEx interchanges (most number of 1. Poor road network; lacking north-to-south linkage in interchanges among all LGU’s traversed by SCTEx) eastern section and minimal linkage to Magalang in 2. Presence of Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) within its east MABALACAT, Pampanga administrative and political boundaries 2. Flooding in areas adjacent to CSEZ very near 3. Relatively flat terrain ideal for urban development; McArthur Highway (Dolores) 4. Large area available for expansion; 3. Conflict areas in Sacobia area in terms of political SWOT Matrix : 5. Presence of NLEX and SCTEx improve linkages to all areas jurisdiction Physical Planning Sector in and around province of Pampanga and Metro-Manila 4. Decreasing agricultural areas due to urban expansion 6. Relatively accessible to international port in SBMA via 5. Bamban River and Sacobia River are prone to SCTEx. siltation. 7. Entire land area is not susceptible to liquefaction. 6. Unproductive agricultural lands due to lahar and 8. Expansion of urban areas. change of river course. 7. Lack of government funds to assist informal settlers to acquire housing lots. 8. Large tracts of agricultural lands are owned by few people. 9. No entry from McArthur to Subic (SCTEx) at Dolores Opportunities SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. Very promising potential as major urban center due 1. Encourage business services that complement and support 1. Increase road density in east and improve conditions to improved road linkage to other areas in and business locators inside CSEZ (S1, S2, S5, O1); of existing road network system to adapt to around province of Pampanga; 2. Promote and encourage airport support service providers to population increase (W1, O1, O2, O3, O4); 2. DMIA as the next major international airport of the locate in municipality (S1, O1, O2); 2. Develop flood control/management program to make country will make municipality attractive to airport 3. Regulate height of buildings around DMIA runways in municipality more attractive and convenient to support service providers/locators; accordance with the standards and requirements of the residents and visitors (W2, W5, O1, O2, O3); and 3. Probable jump-off point to other tourist destinations National Building Code (S2, O2); 3. Coordination with CSEZ in terms of programs and in and around the province of Pampanga; and 4. Increase income from real estate and business taxes can be projects for Sacobia (W3, O3). 4. Developments in CSEZ will create huge demand for used to fund infrastructure and utilities projects to housing. accommodate demands of an increasing population (S2, O1, O2, O3, O4); 5. Develop tourism circuits to include tourist destinations outside Mabalacat (S1, S5, O3); and 6. Identify possible expansion areas for housing and encourage higher building densities in urban areas (S3, S4, S7, O4). Threats ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. Competition from CSEZ and Angeles City in terms of 1. Study advantages over CSEZ and Angeles City and market 1. Increase road density to improve linkages between industrial and service locators and hotel and to possible investors (S1, S2, T1, T2); areas (W1, T1, T2, T4); entertainment service providers, and CBD location; 2. Regular monitoring of air and water standards and 2. Coordinate with CSEZ on planning and management 2. Increasing environmental problems such as air and development of solid waste program focusing on reduction, of “conflict areas” (W3, T1); noise from both land and air traffic and solid waste re-use, recycling and disposal (S4, T3); 3. Need for a “coordinated” land use plan among disposal due to increase in urban areas and 3. Create program for displace farmers (S3, S4, T5); Mabalacat, Angeles City and possibly San Fernando population; 4. Develop program on traffic management (S1, S2, S3, S4, in relation to CSEZ (W2, W3, W4, T1); 3. Worsening traffic problem due to increase in volume S5, T4); and 4. Prepare plan for food security; identify alternative of vehicles; 5. Identify alternative sources for water and power (S3, S4, T5) sources of food supply for population and develop 4. Rising cost of land will accelerate conversion of 6. Identify areas for urban expansion (S3, S4, T1, T4). program for displaced farmers (W4, T4); and agricultural land to urban development; and 5. Encourage “shared” use of sanitary landfill with 5. Rapid population growth will increase demand for Angeles City and CSEZ (W4, T1, T2, T4). power and utilities services; and 6. Barangay disputes with CSEZ SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. Vast land area that can be developed for a variety 1. Presently limited utilization of agricultural of land uses; lands due to devastation brought about by PORAC, Pampanga 2. Proximity and accessibility to commercial and ash fall and pyroclastic materials after the industrial activity in Clark SEZ and Angeles City via Pinatubo eruption; SWOT Matrix: the SCTEX and city roads, respectively; 2. Dependence on quarrying activities; Physical Planning Sector 3. Flexibility in future physical development due to 3. Present zoning perpetuates linear significantly small built up area and considerable development; amount of unutilized lands considered suitable for 4. Large tract considered un-developable due to agriculture; lahar inundation and constant threat of 4. Increased connectivity to major economic activity flooding; and areas provided by the SCTEX with direct access 5. Dearth in established recreational/leisure through the Porac Interchange; and destinations and good quality tourism 5. Potential tourism destinations –archaeological facilities. sites, Mt. Dorst, which provides a shorter access 6. Presence of poultry and pig farms create route to the Pinatubo crater and waterfalls pollution and affect residential/commercial areas and future investments.

Opportunities (O) SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. Urban expansion and congestion in the 1. Increase agricultural productivity through improved 1. Explore other viable agricultural products Angeles-Mabalact area leading to an influx of irrigation or planting of suitable crops (S1, S2, 02); (W1, O2); investments into the municipality; 2. Plan mixed use nodal type of development with 2. Explore development of flood prone and 2. Possible demand for viable crops with strong link to the SCTEX (S3, S4, O1); quarrying areas into parks or other use of potentially large markets or for processing; 3. Establish infrastructure and improve linkages to tourism value (w3, w2, O3); 3. Influx of tourists due to tourism offered along support tourism, and a mix of residential 3. Develop potential tourism areas and provide; the corridor and the potential of linking development and commercial activity. (S5, O3); and appropriate facilities and manpower (W4, destinations into circuits; and and O3). 4. Presence of several large tracts of land under 4. Tie up with / support large landowners for a more single-ownership. coordinated and expeditious development.

Threats (T) ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. Influx of people and intensified commercial 1. Monitor water levels, preserve prime agricultural 1. Provide incentives for tourism investments and tourist activities will raise levels of lands and protect the watershed area (S1, T1); (W5, T1); pollution and demand for limited resources; 2. Distribute population and activities as well as areas 2. Formulate a municipal tourism master plan 2. A surge of new developments in the of convergence. (S3, T2); (W5, T1); municipality may congest the existing 3. Strict enforcement of the National Building Code 3. Monitor dike conditions and provide buffer Annex B-9 transport network and tax utilities system; and local ordinances (S3, T2); and zones surrounding flood prone areas. (W4, 3. Flooding during inclement weather that 4. Introduce density and land use controls to prevent T3); and damages property and crops; and problems associated with urbanization (S1, S3, T1, 4. Program for land mapping and titling/retitling 4. Land ownership issues due landscape T2). possibly tied up with development funding. ruined/changed by lahar flows. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 Annex B-10

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. Along an efficient road artery connecting Bataan 1. Presence of possible flood prone areas due province with Pampanga and Metro Manila; to existing landforms/ surface drainage 2. Land suitability for agricultural production (2,978 characteristics and the SCTEx itself acting as DINALUPIHAN, Bataan hectares) and for agri-processing/ light industrial a dike/ barrier; activities; 2. Relatively small and congested town center SWOT Matrix: 3. Availability of large tracts of land for huge non- (poblacion) to readily assume role of a Physical Planning Sector agricultural developments; and provincial service center or as a base for 4. Visibly strong support from the LGU administrators more intense economic activities; and through existing programs/ projects. 3. Lack of tourist destinations to attract visitors.

Opportunities (O) SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. In about 10-15 years, Dinalupihan may 1. Increase production of agricultural lands to 1. Update land use plan of poblacion to respond become a primary transit point and linkage capitalize on the improved delivery capability of to Dinalupihan’s potential future role as urban between Clark/ Pampanga-Subic Area and municipality. (S2, O3); (service) center (W2, O2); and Bataan province; 2. Identify industries in Dinalupihan that support 2. Develop Dinalupihan Nature Park for nature 2. Dinalupihan’s access to the recently SBMA industries and functions (S3, O3); tourism (W3, O4). completed SCTEX strengthens its role as an 3. Improve other road infrastructure in Dinalupihan urban center of the province; that connect other agricultural areas to SCTEX (S2, 3. The SCTEX also allows faster and more O3); and efficient transport of Dinalupihan’s agricultural 4. Improve post-harvest facilities to boost agricultural produce; production that could easily be transported to a 4. Presence of a nature park (Dinalupihan broader market in Central Luzon (S2, O2). Nature Park or Roosevelt Park); and 5. Preferred residential housing area due to accessibility to SBMA and SCTEx.

Threats (T) ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. Increased levels of land, water, noise and air 1. Ensure the provision of adequate natural 1. Prevent the entry of manufacturing industries pollution due to expected urbanization of landscapes in the poblacion to address anticipated that are pollutive through the updated zoning poblacion; noise and air pollution (S3, T1); and ordinance (T1); 2. Potential long-term flooding of productive 2. Identify productive agricultural lands in the 2. Identify flood-prone agricultural lands and lands and settlements; and municipality and preserve their land use in the introduce flood control measures (W1, T2); 3. Premature conversion of productive zoning ordinance (S2, T3). and agricultural lands due to land speculation. 3. Invest in drainage infrastructure to prevent flooding in the poblacion and to make it more attractive as an urban center (W2, T2) SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Strengths Weaknesses 1. Diversified agricultural sector – Significant production of 1. Limited flat areas suitable for other profitable ventures rice, mango and fish, and to a certain degree livestock; such as manufacturing and livestock production; HERMOSA, Bataan 2. Economy primed for agro-industrial activities and in- 2. Relatively less populated and thus dependent on migration; commercial activity in neighboring municipalities; 3. Proximity to Subic Bay Freeport Zone; and 3. Inadequate infrastructure provisions such as all- SWOT Matrix: 4. Good access to the conflux of 3 major roads i.e. SCTEx, weather roads, farm to market roads and water Physical Planning Sector Roman Highway and Olongapo-Gapan Road. connections to upland areas; 4. Susceptibility to landslides and flooding; 5. Silted rivers and waterways; and 6. Population crowding in linearly developing urban areas due absence of secondary road system. Opportunities SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. Possible influx of industrial locators due to 1. Preserve agricultural land uses (S1, S2, 03); 1. Designate appropriate areas for livestock production Hermosa Economic Zone and proximity to the 2. Designate appropriate locations and infrastructure for and provide needed infrastructure (W1, 03); Subic Freeport Zone; residential uses. (S2, O1, O2); and 2. Tap use of sloping land for agriculture and agro- 2. Spillover of residential developments due growth of 3. Pursue development of poultry, livestock and aquaculture forestry where suitable and identify/provide Metro Subic; sector with infrastructure, local incentives and proper appropriate infrastructure (W1, O3) to support such 3. Growing population may lead to a surge in marketing. activities; commercial activity; 3. Improve road conditions and upgrade major roads to 4. Possible demand for viable crops/livestock with concrete roads and all other roads to at least all- potential local and foreign markets; and weather type (W3, O2); 5. Moderately developed poultry, livestock and 4. Designate appropriate locations and infrastructure for aquaculture sector and support systems. medium/high density residential and mixed residential- commercial uses (upward expansion) to absorb growth in population and commercial activity (W1, O1, 02); and 5. Formulate a viable drainage and waterways development plan considering both poultry/aquaculture sector and flooding problems. Threats ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. Flooding of low lying areas in the delta and 1. Protect agricultural lands through engineering 1. Improve environmental quality and imageability landslides in elevated areas; interventions such as slope protection, construction of through designation of public parks and green spaces 2. Location between the 2 progressive towns of drainage ways, etc. (S1, T1, T3); specially in urban areas (W2, T3); Dinalupihan and Orani leads the competition with in 2. Establish one-stop shop to assist potential investors and 2. Induce commercial activity in various areas through attracting investors and underdeveloped trade and facilitate processing of requirements (S2, S3, T2); establishment of potential magnets such as EZs, industry sector; 3. Establish an MRF, implement solid waste management institutional centers, commercial centers, etc. (W2, 3. Growing population due to in-migration that puts (S2, T4); T2) pressure on the municipality’s resources and 4. Strict enforcement of zoning ordinance pertinent to 3. Conduct environmental baselining and formulate infrastructure; and industries, environmental standards, sanitation code and environmental management plan (T1, T3, T4); 4. Possible influx of waste and pollution-producing other relevant laws. (S2, T4); and 4. Provide adequate slope protection in production areas industries that takes its toll on the environment. 5. Public involvement in environmental monitoring (T4). on sloping land, slopes along roads and critical areas. Annex B-11 (W1, W4, T1); and 5. Designate as protected zones areas with over 50% slope (W4, T1). SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W) 1. Highly accessible to/from the neighboring Subic Freeport and 1. Large sections are mountainous and forested the province of Zambales; limiting further expansion of the city’s SUBIC, Zambales 2. Large area devoted to residential land use which consequently development; help provides the housing requirements of SBMA’s work force; 2. Developable areas/pockets lack access roads; 3. Gateway to Zambales from the Subic Freeport (and vice 3. Presence of flood prone areas due to existing SWOT Matrix: versa); landforms/ surface drainage characteristics; Physical Planning Sector 4. Large sections of the city remain natural (forested) because of 4. Poor development controls, resulting in the constraints of the terrain; developments in areas considered as high risks 5. Large tracts of land that can be utilized fro larger scale (i.e. steep slopes, along river banks); and developments; 5. Limited / difficult road access (only thru Olongapo 6. Has beaches and access to the sea through Subic Bay; road) to SCTEx / SCAD Corridor. 7. An established commercial district which sustains the city’s commerce and business activities; and 8. Strong support from the LGU administrators through existing programs/ projects.

Opportunities (O) SO Strategies WO Strategies 1. The anticipated development of the Subic 1. Formulate an efficient updated land use plan that would 1. Identify sites for housing and develop housing Freeport will create a demand for services that complement economic activities in the Subic Freeport (S1, S2– schemes that maximize floor area (W1, O2); Subic can provide; O1, O2, O4); 2. Develop good access roads to identified areas; 2. The expected increase in employees and 2. Preserve nature areas and develop as nature-tourism resorts and workers will require more transient and as additional attractions for anticipated increase in tourist 3. Study Olongapo bypass road. permanent housing that Subic can provide; arrivals in both Subic and Clark (S4, S6 - O4); 3. The completion of the SCTEX will make the 3. Improve the central business district to sustain its role as Subic Freeport along with Subic municipality Subic’s alternative area for business and entertainment (S1, more accessible to Clark, Tarlac and Metro S7 - O1); and Manila; 4. Develop domestic port facilities to complement Subic port 4. The potential for cruise ships to dock at the development and take advantage of increased consumption in Subic Freeport will provide business the corridor. Opportunities (O) related to tourism; and 5. Possible industrial expansion area as Subic has run out of leasable industrial space. Threats (T) ST Strategies WT Strategies 1. The lack of development controls in the city’s 1. Improve environmental management with responsive planning 1. Introduce a responsive land use plan and zoning business center will result in high-density type of and monitoring (S8 – T1, T2); and ordinance that prohibits development in disaster development that will strain resources and 2. Preserve the municipality’s natural environment to control risk areas (W3, T2). constrict vehicular movement; and intense development and prevent landslides and floods – (S6, 2. The expansion of development into high-risk S8 – T2). areas (e.g., steep slopes, river banks) and

Annex B-13 conservation areas (e.g. forests) endanger lives and threaten the natural environment. SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

ANNEX C – RECOMMENDED ROLES FOR THE LGUs ALONG THE SCTEX

PROVINCE OF TARLAC

BAMBAN

The municipality of Bamban was categorized as a Small Town under the 1998-2008 Tarlac Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP). Bamban is a current base for a limited set of urban functions and is still predominantly agricultural in land use. Municipality of Bamban has a total land area of 39,090 hectares. It also has very promising potentials to become a well-planned settlement area (to capitalize on its rolling terrain and natural drainage system). Bamban is expected to continue to be agricultural in land use, but with expected huge increases in the sizes of the settled areas i.e. including possible use of a large amount of sloping/ buildable non-agricultural land for settlements within the next 25 years (2009 through 2033).

CAPAS

Municipality of Capas has a total land area of 33,631 hectares as recorded by the LGU in 2003. It was classified as a Medium Town under the 1998-2008 Tarlac PPFP due to the size of its population and number of functions and services offered. The town is presently a base for a limited set of urban functions and is still predominantly agricultural in land use but also has very promising potentials as a transit point and as an agri-industrial base (there being need to fully utilize existing facilities). Capas is expected to continue to be the base for an improved set of higher order urban functions and the municipality is also expected to continue to be settlements-related (or possibly non-agricultural production-related to a certain extent) in land use.

CONCEPCION

Concepcion is a base for a limited set of urban functions and is still predominantly agricultural in land use. The town has a total land area of 24,570.0 hectares, of which covers approx. 58% agricultural and 35% built-up. It is expected to continue to be predominantly agricultural in land use, with limited increases in the sizes of the settled areas i.e. including conversion of a very limited amount of agricultural land for settlements within the next 25 years (2009 through 2033).

LA PAZ

La Paz in the hierarchy of settlements in Tarlac Province meets the criteria for a medium- sized town (secondary urban center A). It has a total land area of 11,433 hectares, 70% of which covers the agricultural land having its primary role in agriculture production and processing. In the past, its advantage in geographical location rested on its proximity to Tarlac City, but the town falls short in the absence of a major transport linkage traversing it and serving as a connection to other more developed cities and economic centers in the region.

The SCTEX which passes through La Paz and presently terminates near its boundary with Tarlac City will hasten the development of agro-processing activities as well as the emergence of various tertiary level services. La Paz, however, is seen to perform its present

ANNEX C- 1 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 primary role for the duration of the planning period but with enhanced capability and productivity. Tarlac City with its growing population readily serves as its market for surplus agricultural goods and the linkage to Clark Airport via SCTEX presents an opportunity for the further production of export products.

La Paz is a base for a very limited set of urban functions and is predominantly agricultural in land use. While it also has promising potentials as an emerging agri-industrial base, the town is also eventually expected to evolve into a key economic sub-center for Tarlac Province. It is also expected to continue to be predominantly agricultural in land use, with potential increases in the sizes of the settled areas i.e. including possible conversion of a limited amount of agricultural land for settlements within the next 25 years. La Paz shall eventually offer limited higher urban functions and services, in part due to its role as a major confluence of major highway systems e.g. SCTEx and the new road to Dingalan.

TARLAC CITY

The City of Tarlac has a total land area of 42,550 hectares. 90% of the total land area has a slope predominantly level to gently sloping which is suitable for urban expansion and agricultural production. In the 1998-2008 Tarlac PPFP, Tarlac City was categorized as a Primary Urban Center B or Large Town that provided the primary or higher level services for the province. The lone city of Tarlac Province is the current base for a limited set of higher order urban functions and is the undisputed economic center of Tarlac Province, with the city being predominantly settlements-related in land use. Tarlac City is expected to continue to be the base for a full menu of higher order urban functions and will continue to be the economic center of Tarlac Province. The city is also expected to continue to be predominantly settlements-related (or possibly non-agricultural production-related to a certain extent) in land use.

PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA

ANGELES CITY

Angeles City will function as a MAJOR URBAN CENTER along the SCTEX Corridor.

With a total land area of 6,217.37 ha., almost half of the city is already built-up (42%) and the most of its terrain is relatively flat, making it ideal for urban development. Directly adjacent to the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ), the city will be the recipient of the “ripple effects” of developments within CSEZ. Angeles City is expected to provide the demand for personal services, housing, airport-support services to Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), hotel and entertainment, and to serve as jump-off point to other tourist destinations in the country. It will fulfill this role together with the municipality of Mabalacat, wherein most of CSEZ is located.

With DMIA in nearby CSEZ and a relatively quicker access to the international sea port in SBMA via the SCTEx, Angeles City will be attractive to industries that cater to international markets. Prospective locators will have the choice of locating in an economic zone offering tax perks and temporal use of land or within a city/municipality that can offer a more permanent ownership of land.

Angeles City will experience growth in all urban land use categories: residential, commercial and industrial with most of its remaining agricultural areas expected to be converted over the next 10 to 15 years. There is very limited space available for urban expansion, so in order to

ANNEX C- 2 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 accommodate the demand, there is need to formulate a new CLUP and zoning plan that would increase the building densities in select areas of the urban landscape, but within the limits of the carrying capacities of the natural land.

MUNICIPALITY OF FLORIDABLANCA

The municipality of Floridablanca will continue to function as an AGRICULTURAL AREA along the SCTEX Corridor.

With a land area of 17,548 ha. , Floridablanca has a great potential to be a major producer of rice in Pampanga. With only 56% of its total agricultural area currently productive, the municipality has the potential to be a top producer in the province if its unproductive agricultural areas are fully utilized. With the anticipated conversion of agricultural areas to urban development in Angeles City and Mabalacat, Floridablanca should make up for the decline in agricultural production and possibly export to the two urban centers.

A ribbon-type development of built-up areas is expected to develop along the periphery of BASA Airbase and alongside the access road leading to the SCTEx interchange. Residential developments and commercial establishments servicing needs of the military and civilian personnel of BASA Airbase will rise in the area. The road connecting BASA Airbase to the Poblacion will experience a similar strip development. As the areas around BASA Airbase continue to become built-up areas and the Poblacion continues to expand, the agricultural areas between them can become urban expansion areas.

The area west of SCTEx is fairly rugged and forested with a large area reserved as ancestral domain. The southwest section also has interesting landscape showcasing the municipality’s potentials for eco-tourism.

Since Floridablanca will retain its role as a major agricultural producer along the corridor, it is important that the municipal administration focuses on projects geared towards increasing agricultural production. The municipal government must push for programs on full utilization of agricultural land, support for farmers, support facilities for agricultural production, agricultural waste recycling and disposal, etc.

MUNICIPALITY OF MABALACAT

The municipality of Mabalacat will function as a MAJOR URBAN CENTER along the SCTEX Corridor.

With a land area of 15,262 ha. , only 23% of the city is built-up (3,512.01ha.), but the rest of its land area is practically targeted for urban development. In support of its vision of cityhood, Mabalacat has earmarked approximately 3,000 hectares of land in the north for development as its CBD. With CSEZ located within its administrative jurisdiction, the municipality will enjoy significant income from real estate and business taxes. It will serve the municipality well to invest in the improvement of its infrastructure and utilities to meet the additional demands. Like Angeles City, Mabalacat is expected to provide the demand for personal services, housing, airport-support services to DMIA, hotel and entertainment, and to serve as jump-off point to other tourist destinations in the country. Whereas Angeles City currently provides more of the upscale business establishments in the area, Mabalacat will experience growth in a similar direction when DMIA becomes the country’s premier international airport.

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With DMIA in nearby CSEZ and a relatively quick access to the international sea port in SBMA via SCTEx, Mabalacat, like Angeles City, will be attractive to industries that cater to international markets. Prospective locators will have the choice of locating in an economic zone offering tax perks and temporal use of land or within a city/municipality that can offer a more permanent ownership of land.

As it prepares for cityhood in the coming year, Mabalacat will experience growth in all urban land use categories: residential, commercial and industrial, with most of the remaining agricultural areas expected to be converted over the next 10 to 15 years. To accommodate the demand, there is a need to identify areas for urban expansion and formulate a new CLUP and zoning plan that would include strategies for intensifying urban densities within the carrying capacities of the land to avoid urban sprawl.

MUNICIPALITY OF PORAC

The municipality of Porac has a land area of 34,310 hectares as registered in 2005. Porac was identified as an area for agro-industrial development in the 1993-2002 PPFP of Pampanga Province. In 2004, sugar mill and meat processing operations were able to satisfy demand in other municipalities. Production of rice, however, is unable to support local demand and has shown minimal growth. There is dependence on other industries such as livestock production, manufacturing, agro-processing and quarrying.

The congestion in Angeles City has led to some residential developments in the northeastern portion of Porac. The trend of increasing built up areas is likely to continue and there is speculation among land owners and developers that Porac is a serious prospect for planned unit developments. This indicates possible dramatic shifts in Porac’s land use within the planning period- from largely agricultural to a more diverse mix of uses. Significant portions of residential and commercial areas will reduce portions of unutilized agricultural lands.

Porac serves as expansion area that absorbs development that can no longer be accommodated in Angeles City. It is, however, seen to retain and further enhance its agro- processing and manufacturing roles in the central portion of the SCAD Corridor.

There may be enough attractions in Porac that will enable it to assume a role in tourism provided the right approach and government intervention is adopted. Possible main attractions will be those found in the Mt. Dorst Forest Reserve and the route to the Mt. Pinatubo Crater.

PROVINCE OF BATAAN

MUNICIPALITY OF DINALUPIHAN

The municipality of Dinalupihan will serve as one of Bataan’s PRIMARY URBAN CENTER and can become a secondary urban center in the context of the SCTEX Corridor. The municipality, however, is expected to remain predominantly agricultural with about 4,058 hectares (43.86%) allocated to agriculture1.

Dinalupihan has a total land area of about 9,252.7344 hectares, approximately 3.2% of the total land area of Bataan province. The municipality is by and large still rural in character as

1 Based on land use survey by the municipality of Dinalupihan in 1999

ANNEX C- 4 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 most of its land are either agriculture (4,058 hectares), forests (2,826 hectares), or grassland/pasture (1,127 hectares). With about 2,757.2 hectares of irrigated ricelands, rice is the major crop of the municipality. Other agricultural products include corn, leafy vegetables, fruits, sugar cane, root crops, patola, cassava, ube, and gabi.

Urban land uses accounted for only about 761 hectares (8% of the municipality’s total land area)2. Residential land use is the biggest urban land use with about 387 hectares (4% of the municipality’s total land area). This will expand in the next ten to fifteen years as a likely increase in economic opportunities and employment in the Subic Freeport would subsequently create a demand for new housing subdivisions.

The land use plan of the municipality has to be updated to be more responsive to emerging development opportunities. Lands that will be converted to residential, commercial, and light industrial must be determined carefully so that it will not be at the expense of productive agricultural lands. Dinalupihan’s productive agricultural lands have to be preserved and the processing and delivery of the produce has to be improved to make the industry more profitable.

MUNICIPALITY OF HERMOSA

Hermosa is currently designated as a secondary urban center B (or small town) and performs the role of agriculture production and processing with other light to medium scale industries. Its location in the northeastern fringe of the province as well as proximity to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and Olongapo City are major factors in its gradual development. Adjacent municipalities such as Dinalupihan and Orani edge Hermosa in development pace due to their inherent physical advantages. However, recent and on-going improvements in infrastructure can catalyze the growth of the municipality. The establishment of the Hermosa Special Economic Zone and on-going operation of the SCTEX will help boost Hermosa’s competitiveness. The municipality, however, will most likely continue to be agro-industrial with light to medium scale manufacturing industries since the Free Port and Subic Municipality will continue to be the choice locations for big investments.

Hermosa can supply surplus agricultural products to outside markets in Bataan and the neighboring provinces of Zambales and Pampanga, particularly urbanized cities and municipalities that have no capability to produce its own food. Clark Airport, with the linkage provided by the SCTEX, and the Subic Port presents opportunities for the processing or manufacturing goods for export.

The expected growth in population and increased economic activity in Hermosa will create demand for land for housing and commercial activity. Measures must be taken to limit conversion of highly productive agricultural land and ensure that the level of food production in the province is maintained. To achieve this, strategies to regulate the horizontal expansion of the two identified municipal growth centers must be formulated together with programs to increase production and profit from the agricultural sector.

2 Based on land use survey by the municipality of Dinalupihan in 1999

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Annex “D-1”

First Consultative Meeting Report Executive Summary

The First Consultative Meeting on the SCADC Corridor Plan was held at the Clark Hostel on February 4, 2009. In attendance were planners and representatives of the thirteen (13) LGUs and four (4) provinces traversed by the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), planners and representatives of the provincial governments of Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales, representatives of various national government agencies, representatives from the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Hacienda Luisita.

The ensuing breakout groups for the four (4) provinces covered the following areas of discussion: 1) the future LGU roles; 2) LGU responses to the proposed SCADC Land Use Plan along the SCAD Corridor; 3) significant ongoing and proposed infrastructure/ development projects; 4) specific areas with eco-tourism and industrial development potentials; 5) projects that support the LGUs. At the conclusion of the breakout groups, plenary presentations and discussions ensued.

The plenary discussions by the 4 provinces yielded the following results: 1) MMDA-type bodies to oversee con-urbated sites (Metro Clark, Metro Tarlac, Metro Subic) is not acceptable to the LGUs; 2) A SCAD Corridor Authority needs further study and discussion; 3) The use of the current LGU associations to coordinate the next-step planning and consultation efforts was generally more acceptable option; 4) The source of funding for the various prioritized policy/ institutional, planning and infrastructure projects was a major concern for all; sourcing assistance from SCAD was implicitly expected; 5) The institutionalization of area development councils (ADCs = public + private sectors) on development projects may be a possible arrangement to tap private sector development assistance; and 6) The support of LGU Mayors, obtained with the assistance of the LGU planners, is crucial to having the regional framework plan and the LGU roles implemented.

Based on the results of the 04 February 2009 consultative forum, the initially recommended amendments on the January 2009 SCoLUP are as follows: 1) for some LGUs, adjust/ increase the depth of the proposed no-build zones and of the proposed built-up areas (to envelope the no-build zones), both to be sited around the existing SCTEx toll plazas to rationalize land uses i.e. by limiting the spread of built-up areas; 2) provide new interconnections across and parallel to the SCTEx to facilitate inter- and intra-LGU/ provincial/ regional access and productivity and to promote the greater use of the SCTEx; 3) for some LGUs, incorporate plans for identified central business districts (CBDs) and large planned unit developments (PUDs), including those for Hacienda Luisita, parts of which may make up the future Metro Tarlac; 4) develop the upland areas into eco-tourism zones to help promote tourism along the SCAD Corridor; and 5) provision of an arterial road at the edges of the 10.0 km wide SCAD Corridor i.e. to run parallel to the SCTEx for some of the LGUs (only as applicable).

Annex D- 1 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Among the possible SCoLUP project or program components that may be in line with current LGU efforts may be the following:

Zambales Province

Olongapo City 1. expedite update the CLUP, inputting CLUPs of Subic municipality and Zambales Province; 2. better planning and management of developments along the Olongapo-Gapan Road to improve vehicular access to the city; and 3. improve accessibility to SBFZ-CBD thru more roads and bridges.

Subic Town 1. expedite update of Subic Town CLUP with emphasis on Redondo Peninsula and control of the poblacion urban development; and 2. pursue development of the San Marcelino-Floridablanca Road.

Bataan Province

Dinalupihan 1. expedite update the Dinalupihan CLUP with detailed identification of land uses for agriculture, tourism and residential developments; and 2. sustained development and use of the Roman Superhighway to complement SCTEx.

Hermosa 1. expedite update of Hermosa CLUP with emphasis on agricultural, residential and tourism land uses’ 2. maintain classification of lands adjoining SCTEx as agricultural with proposed industrial developments directed to economic zones; and 3. support town’s role as agri-producer thru agro-industrial developments, flood control and drainage projects and thru the improvement of the Roman Superhighway.

Pampanga Province

Metro Clark (MC) 1. create an authority or association to promote metropolitan perspective; 2. initiate the planning of the MC mass transit system linked to North Rail; and 3. initiate planning for the metro-wide solid waste management program.

Mabalacat 1. pursue road projects to improve circulation and linkages to other urban centers; 2. entry/ exit ramp for southbound lane at Dolores interchange; and 3. create projects/ programs to develop the industrial and tourism sectors.

Angeles City 1. infill development within existing urban areas prior to expansion towards urban fringes; 2. improve road network; encourage road projects to accommodate expected increase in traffic volumes; 3. tap eco-tourism potential of Sapang Bato; and 4. do a traffic management and control study in the Angeles NLEx exit vicinity.

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Porac 1. encourage programs/ projects that promote the spread of settlements or urban centers in selected areas; 2. development of programs to encourage agro-industrial and industrial sector growth; and 3. development of upland areas into eco-tourism zones.

Floridablanca 1. identify programs to encourage development of the agricultural, industrial and tourism sectors; 2. develop upland areas into eco-tourism zones; 3. formulate programs to reduce unproductive agricultural land; 4. upgrade/ widen access road to the SCTEx interchange, Floridablanca-San Marcelino road; and 5. circumferential roads to link Floridablanca to northern sections of Pampanga and southern Tarlac, thereby bypassing MetroClark.

Tarlac Province

Bamban 1. develop the upland areas into eco-tourism zones, particularly those near/ along the corridor; and 2. provide direct connections to the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ).

Capas 1. develop the upland areas into eco-tourism zones to help promote tourism along the corridor; and 2. provide westward connections to Zambales Province.

Concepcion 1. interconnect the 6 overpasses over SCTEx i.e. at both sides of the SCTEx; 2. provide small water impoundment and flood control projects; 3. increase the depth of the no-build zone around the Conception toll plaza, thereby limiting the spread of future built-up areas; and 4. provide an arterial road parallel to the SCTEx.

La Paz 1. increase the depth of the no-build zone around the Luisita toll plaza, thereby limiting the spread of future built-up areas; 2. accelerate the update/ implementation of the Hacienda Luisita development masterplan, attuned to the development thrusts of surrounding CLUPs and the corridor; 3. promote Hacienda Luisita as a key component of the future Metro Tarlac; 4. enhance the importance of La Paz as a sub-hub/ hub and a key component of the future Metro Tarlac; 5. improve overland linkages to the eastern provinces; and 6. provide an arterial road parallel to the SCTEx.

Tarlac City 1. increase the depth of the no-build zone around the Tarlac toll plaza, thereby limiting the spread of future built-up areas; 2. interconnect Tarlac City with Hacienda Luisita; 3. planning for the SCTEx interface with the TPLEx to enhance intra-regional linkages and to allow for greater SCTEx traffic volumes; and 4. provide an arterial road parallel to the SCTEx. Annex D- 3 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES

OLONGAPO CITY

Olongapo City is at the southwestern end of the SCTEx and is adjacent to the Subic Bay Freeport. It has served as Subic Port’s commercial and service center for several decades and will likely remain so in the succeeding decades.

The total land area of Olongapo City is 18,500 hectares of which only about 1,594 hectares were considered alienable and disposable in 2001 and 16,919 hectares were forest. With its proximity to the Subic Freeport, it is understandable that the city’s economy can be classified as mostly commerce and trade at 56.35%, services at 20.89%, hotel and restaurant at 3.57%, and banking and finance at 2.16%. Most of these commercial activities and services are situated in its high-density urban area. The reason for the congestion of the urban area is that further expansion has been hindered by the city’s mostly rugged terrain. It was proposed in the 2001-2010 Land Use Plan that commercial land uses be increased from 870 hectares (4.7% of total) back in 2001 to 2,161 hectares (11.68% of total) up to the year 2010.3 For Olongapo City to continue to serve as a commercial and service center to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ), it has to rationalize its urban growth by maximizing its limited space, improving traffic management, and raising environmental standards.

Olongapo City is also at the southern tip of Zambales and is therefore, envisioned in the provincial plan to be the southern gateway to the province’s tourism-oriented coast. Moreover, it can be the passageway of Zambales’ agricultural produce to the SBFZ and through the SCTEx to other points in Central Luzon.

MUNICIPALITY OF SUBIC

Because of its proximity to the Subic Freeport, the municipality of Subic will similarly serve as the commercial and service area for the Subic Freeport. The Cawag area can also become an area for manufacturing and light industries as this is situated on the Redondo Peninsula (western side of Subic Bay) where the multi-billion dollar Hanjin Shipyard is currently operating.

Subic municipality had a total land area of about 25,499 hectares in 2000. In the breakdown of general land uses in 2000, forests accounted for about 75% of the total land area (18,997.92 hectares), agriculture had about 7% (1,825.88 hectares) and built-up areas with only 4.7% (1,199.52 hectares). The Subic Land Use Plan of 2001-2010 devoted around 1,616.79 hectares (6.3%) to settlements, urban development, and production. More land area was devoted to agriculture at 5,604.62 hectares (22%) while agro-forestry areas and the watershed amounted to 12,854.19 hectares (50%) and 2,156.88 hectares (9%) respectively.

The economy of Subic municipality (as in Olongapo City) is intertwined with the economic activities and development of the Subic Freeport. As more investments and businesses pour into the Subic Freeport coupled with the congestion and rise in real estate prices in Olongapo City, Subic will become a more attractive area for all types of residential developments. It should be noted that the portion of the municipality that is within the 10- kilometer width of the SCTEx are located on its eastern tip and are mostly lands classified as agro-forestry. Moreover, this portion within the 10-kilometer width is detached and inaccessible from its more progressive western end facing Subic Bay. The municipal

3 Olongapo City Land Use Plan (2001-2010)

ANNEX C- 6 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 government must judiciously identify in its next iteration of the land use plan which areas may be utilized for commercial, residential, and service-oriented purposes and which areas will be preserved for agro-forestry and for watershed protection.4

4 The Land Use Plan for Subic Municipality is in the process of being updated

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Annex “D-2”

ATTENDANCE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN (SCoLUP) PROJECT CONSULTATIVE MEETING 04 February 2009 • Centro Function Hall, Clark Hostel. Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

Present: 1. Sec. Edgardo D. Pamintuan Chairman & CEO, SCADC 2. Erlinda B. Pamintuan Chief of Staff, SCADC 3. Teresito Tiotuyco Director, DIU, SCADC; CDC 4. Lester C. Valdes Logistics Consultant, SCADC 5. Armando Alli Project Manager, SCADC 6. Michael Tomeldan Project Architect, SCADC 7. Oscar Molina Project Architect, SCADC 8. Enrico Franco Vistan Project Architect, SCADC 9. Beverly Abad SCADC 10.Loreen Ann Saquilayan SCADC 11.Archimedes Reyes Public Relations Manager, SCADC 12.Rommel De Jesus SCADC 13.Aileen Maniti SCADC 14.Lourdes C. Mares SCADC 15.Analiza V. Cauguiran SCADC 16.Joanna Niña H. Gamino SCADC 17.Suzanne L. Cura SCADC 18.Dax Xenos P. Llorente SCADC 19.Jean Florence Nunag SCADC 20.Ali G. Antonio SCADC 21.Eduardo G. Galang, Jr. SCADC 22.Angelo Yanga SCADC 23. Jenny Lou B. Calma SCADC 24. Joselito S. Diaz SCADC 25.Walter San Diego CDC 26.Larry Ortile CDC 27.Renato Zapanta SCADC 28.Krishna Buenaventura PPDO, Tarlac PPDO 29.Coun. Andrew Mendoza CPDO, Tarlac City, CPDO 30.Arturo C. Blanco CPDO Project Dev. Officer, Tarlac 31.Marites Sigua MPDO, Bamban 32.Analyn Pineda MPDO, Bamban 33.Shirley Cruz MPDO, Bamban 34.Fely Baun MPDO, Bamban 35.Ner Tanhueco MPDO, Bamban 36.Benigno Tiglao MPDO, Concepcion 37.Sonofry Danry Concepcion 38.Rey A.D. Castañeda MPDO, La Paz 39.Marito Nicolas MEO, La Paz 40.Luisito Salonga Luisita 41.Gener Torres Luisita 42.Angelo Tolentino CPDO, Angeles City 43.David David CPDO, Angeles City 44.Bryan Gonzales CPDO, Angeles City 45.Atty. Manuel Feliciano CPDO, Angeles City 46.Rommie Manlapas CPDO, Angeles City

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Present : 47.Angelito Sicat CPDO, Angeles City 48.Angelita S. De Dios MPDO, Mabalacat 49.Bernard delos Reyes MPDO, Mabalacat 50.Rod De Leon MPDO, Mabalacat 51.Jay Manalo MPDO, Mabalacat 52.Robert Panilio MPDO, Mabalacat 53.Camille Camayo MPDO, Mabalacat 54.Cyrel Mendoza MPDO, Mabalacat 55.Arthur Santos MPDO, Floridablanca 56.Wilfredo Manabat PPDO, Pampanga 57.Joseph Leonel L. Castro PPDO, Pampanga 58.Manuel N. Mendoza Jr. PPDO, Pampanga 59.Roden Briones PPDO, Pampanga 60. Clarissa T. Pajares PPDO, Bataan PPDO 61.Alexander Baluyot PPDO, Bataan PPDO 62.Solidad Reyes PPDO, Bataan PPDO 63.Maricar Reyes PPDO, Bataan PPDO 64.Antonio L. Larion PPDO, Bataan PPDO 65.Farique O. Ramos Prov. Capitol 66.Ricardo G. Gigante MPDO, Dinalupihan 67.Amelia R. Mascarinas MPDO, Dinalupihan 68.Marlon Manuel MPDC, Hermosa MPDC 69.Marivic Nieras CPDO-OIC, Olongapo 70.Arnel Bitangcol CPDO, Olongapo 71.Chona Kate Camayo PPDO, Zambales 72.Roy Camayo PPDO, Zambales 73.Ren Bryan Bool PPDO, Zambales 74.Leodejario Guerra SBMA 75.Francisco De Guzman SBMA 76.Richard Tabangin SBMA 77. Apollo Jucaban SBMA 78.Roel John Kabigting SBMA 79.Blesila A. Lantayona RD, DTI 80.Kay Malig DTI 81.Malou Balano PHILEXPORT R3 82.Vic Ubaldo CEDS, NEDA 83.Greg Pineda CEDS, NEDA 84.Reynaldo Rubio AD6, DPWH 85.Sergio Dizon ENGR – III, DPWH 86.Anatolio R. Mendiola ENGR – II, DPWH 87.Rebecca Erese P.O.V, DAR 88.Victor Batu ENGR II, DAR 89.Yolanda Payuyan P.O. III, DAR 90.Ma. Teresa Lalu OIC- Planning, DENR 91.Fortunato Velasquez PO-III, DENR 92.Darwin David Asst- T&D Chief, DILG 93.Eliseo De Guzman DILG 94.Zaldy Gonzales DILG Pampanga

*Not present were representatives from the Municipality of Porac and Subic.

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Annex “D-3”

PROCEEDINGS SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN (SCoLUP) PROJECT CONSULTATIVE MEETING 04 February 2009 • Centro Function Hall, Clark Hostel. Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

Registration started : 8:00am Meeting started : 9:40am

Morning Session

1.0 Invocation / Opening Remarks Introductory remarks were given by Ms. Erlinda B. Pamintuan, SCADC Chief of Staff. This was followed by the invocation led by Mr. Archie Reyes, SCADC Public Relations Manager.

Secretary Edgardo D. Pamintuan, SCADC Chairman and CEO, then delivered the opening remarks. In his speech, the Secretary brought up the importance of discussing matters related to the SCADC and LUB with LGU leaders in Region 3 because of the vital roles in development played by Subic, Clark and Tarlac together with the SCTEx, particularly in the domestic and international distribution of goods and services. He explained to the participants that because of the large potential for development brought about by the construction of the SCTEx, as well as, all other roads that connect to it, there is a need to re-study the land use plans in each LGU.

He stressed the role of Region 3 as the heart of development in the entire Island of Luzon with the SCTEx as the main logistics center, and together with the other expressways- NLEX, SLEX & STAR –serving as the backbone. He also stressed the significance of the forum in that the present generation owes it to the generations to come to study and re-plan land uses.

Sec. Pamintuan also gave a brief discussion on the various priority projects (SONA projects) under the Luzon Urban Beltway and SCADC, and his assigned task as development champion or monitoring leader of these projects. Some of the projects mentioned were the rehabilitation of the North Rail System (now part of SCADC) and the completion of the Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora-Dingalan Road which terminates at the Dingalan port and provides a link between the and the Pacific Ocean.

The secretary also announced the commencement of the SCTEx extension up to Gerona and its completion within the year and the opening of the second toll exit in Clark.

In closing his speech, the secretary thanked the audience for giving time to participate, and expressed his confidence that the participants will have a successful and meaningful discussion.

Chief of Staff Erlinda Pamintuan, after the Secretary’s speech, pointed out that SCADC is doing the Conceptual Land Use Plan for the SCAD Corridor in order to expedite development in the region and make it comprehensive. She then called on Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant for SCADC, to facilitate in the activity.

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Mr. Lester Valdes then presided. He acknowledged the representatives from each LGU and NGA, and introduced thereafter the planners and staff of the SCoLUP team.

2.0 Presentation of SCoLUP by SCAD Urban Planners After acknowledging all the attendees, Mr. Valdes proceeded with an overview on the SCoLUP Project including the status and timetable for the various activities programmed.

This was followed by a presentation by SCoLUP Project Manager Arch. Armando Alli on the study area and the macro and micro planning done by the SCoLUP team. The discussion touched on the possible metropolitanization of areas in Pampanga, Tarlac and Subic and the possible radial and circumferential roads that may be needed in the future for better access.

Arch. Alli also presented the framework plan and corridor conceptual land use plan prepared by the SCoLUP team, pointing out pertinent aspects such as the preservation of agricultural production zones and the maintenance of no-build zones around the interchanges. He also stressed the importance of identifying the ensuing problems brought about by the construction of the SCTEx such as flooding since such problems may adversely affect production.

3.0 Open Forum & Discussions Mr. Valdes discussed the concept of a mega-logistics hub and distinguished two types: a transit-oriented logistics hub and a production-oriented logistics hub. He pointed out that what the planners have identified as appropriate for the SCAD corridor is a production-oriented hub where goods are not only handled, or simply pass through, but are also processed. The planning to be undertaken, therefore, involves the identification of areas for both logistics and production.

No questions were raised by the attendees during the morning open forum.

4.0 Division of assembly into 3 Breakout groups Arch. Michael Tomeldan explained the mechanics of the succeeding breakout group activity as well as the expected outputs from each LGU. He also explained the importance of assigning roles for each LGU in the corridor in order for the entire corridor to be successful as a logistics hub. The participants were then divided into provincial breakout groups with the LGUs of Tarlac and Pampanga forming separate groups and Bataan and Zambales joining to form one group.

5.0 Breakout Sessions Breakout group discussions were held from 11:00am – 2:30pm. The summaries of these sessions are contained in Annex “D-4”.

6.0 Presentation of Results by Province The afternoon plenary session started at 3:00pm. Representatives from the Provincial Planning and Development Offices (PPDOs) of Tarlac, Pampanga Zambales and Bataan each presented the outputs of their corresponding groups/sub-groups. The output of each province as presented by the respective PPDO representatives is presented hereafter.

Annex D- 7 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 6.1 Tarlac Group Output Below is the output of the Tarlac Group as presented by the PPDO representative, Krishna Buenaventura, during the plenary session: LGU Roles LGU ROLE LGU CURRENT ROLE EMERGING ROLE POTENTIAL ROLE MUNICIPALITY  Predominantly  Agricultural with  Agricultural OF BAMBAN agricultural with expected increase  Agri-processing limited urban inub size of  Distribution and function settlements in next logistics sub-hub 25 years  Eco- tourism MUNICIPALITY  Predominantly  Higher order  Agricultural and OF CAPAS agricultural with urban functions; agri- industrial limited urban settlements-  Settlements functions related expansion  Distribution and  Eco- tourism logistics sub-hub MUNICIPALITY  Predominantly  Agricultural with  Agricultural OF agricultural with limited increase in  Settlements CONCEPCION limited urban size of settlements  Service functions in next 25 years  Distribution and logistics sub-hub MUNICIPALITY  Predominantly  Key economic  Agri-industrial OF LA PAZ agricultural with sub-center for  Industrial limited urban Tarlac province  Distribution and functions  Agricultural with logistics sub-hub potential increase in size of settlements in next 25 years  Limited higher urban functions and services  Confluence of major highways CITY OF  Predominantly  Higher order  Service and TARLAC settlements- urban functions industrial related and services  Distribution and  Economic center logistics hub of province  Land hub of the SCAD Corridor

Planning Projects 1. Feasibility Study b. Multi-modal transportation terminal (Tarlac City) c. Tourism and business plan for the province i. Tourism code ii. Tourism guidelines d. Small surface water impounding projects e. Fly-over near Hacienda Luisita 2. Study to solve the flooding problem in Concepcion due to the construction of SCTEx

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Institutional/ Planning Projects 1. Updating of CLUP and ZO (All towns along SCTEx) 2. Liaison with TPLEx projects team (DPWH, PIDC, FDC)

Infrastructure Projects 1. Exit ramps (La Paz-Luisita; Dolores- Bamban); 2. Connecting roads/ service roads; 3. Safety devices along SCTEx (including proper lighting, directional signs , etc.); 4. Fly-Over/ overpass (near Metrotown mall in Tarlac City); 5. Bailey bridge to connects parts of Bamban to the SCTEx; 6. Viaduct (La Paz); and 7. Revival of Highway 2000 (Capas- Clark via Bamban).

6.2 Pampanga Group Output Below is the output of the Pampanga Group as presented by the PPDO representative, Joe Castro, during the plenary session:

LGU Roles Angeles City : service, business and recreation center Mabalacat : service, eco tourism, industrial Porac : agro-industrial, eco tourism Floridablanca : agro-industrial, eco tourism

Angeles City Need : Provision of SCTEx Interchange

Proposed Projects - construction of Radial road connecting East-West section of the city. - construction of 7-km road with 3 bridges and bank protection in the western portion. - construction of drainage canals along roads. - establishment of eco tourism park at Sapang Bato. - improvement of Traffic Management - development of housing facilities to accommodate increasing population.

Areas with Development Potential in Angeles City - 400 has. of land at Sapang Bato - Area within the vicinity of the city hall

Mabalacat Need : Provision of entry point of the SCTEx at Brgy. Dolores.

Proposed Projects - development of the northern portion of the municipality into CBD. - provision of housing for informal settlers. - development of the upland as eco tourism area - maintenance of major roads and bridges including drainage canals. - construction of municipal secondary and tertiary education facilities.

Annex D- 9 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 Porac Need : relocation/ closure of existing piggeries and poultries within built-up area

Proposed Project: - development of upland area into eco-tourism destination

Floridablanca Need : upgrading and widening of access road along SCTEx exit to Basa Road

Proposed Projects: - development of upland area into eco-tourism destination - re-forestation projects

6.3 Zambales Group Output Below is the output of the Zambales Group as presented by Ms. Chona Kate Camayo, the PPDO representative during the plenary session:

LGU Roles Olongapo : economic center of the province Subic : settlements area and industrial Zambales : eco tourism and industrial

Response to Land Use Plan along Corridor -on going updating of land-use plan

Significant On-going and proposed Infrastructure/Development Projects Olongapo : ongoing housing project Subic : ongoing shipyard (Hanjin) and medical tourism Zambales : ongoing access road projects  Sta. Cruz-Mangatarem- Tarlac Road  Iba-Botolan-Tarlac Road  Proposed San Marcelino-Florida  Proposed Mt. Tapulao Eco-Tourism Project

Specific Areas with Development Potentials Ecotourism and industrial  Mt. Tapulao in (eco-tourism)  San Marcelino, Subic, Masinloc and Sta. Cruz Municipalities

3 projects that Support the LGU role 1. Integration of Land Use Plan for the province of Zambales, Olongapo and SBMA 2. Eco Tourism Projects (Development of Mt. Tapulao) 3. Transshipment port linking Subic Bay Port to Masinloc Port

6.4 Bataan Group Output Below is the output of the Bataan Group as presented by the PPDO representative, Alexander Baluyot, during the plenary session:

LGU Roles Dinalupihan : agricultural Hermosa : dominantly agricultural confluence of major highways (SCTEx, Roman Superhighway, Olongapo-Gapan Highway)

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Dinalupihan Response to Land Use Plan along Corridor The LGU intends to : - remain agricultural; and - to conform with SCAD Corridor Plan

Significant On-going and proposed Infrastructure/Development Projects - Development of the Roosevelt Park into a tourism site

Specific Areas with development Potentials - Agricultural areas along SCAD Corridor (dila-dila etc.) - Area along Tipo exit - 3 projects that Support the LGU role - Low-cost housing projects - Agro-industries (piggeries/poultry contract growers) - Roosevelt Park into tourism site

Hermosa Response to Land Use Plan along Corridor - Infrastructure development - Services (commercial establishment, rest areas, lodging/accommodation etc.)

Significant On-going and proposed Infrastructure/Development Projects - Hermosa Ecozone - Infrastructure Support - Investment promotion activities - Hermosa-Dinalupihan-Lubao Flood Control Project - Hermosa Economic Center Specific Areas with development Potentials - Eco-tourism areas - Agricultural areas

3 projects that Support the LGU role - Eco-zone investment promotion - Agro-industrial development projects - Flood control and drainage project - Widening and improvement of Bataan Expressway (Roman Superhighway)

Bataan Province PROVINCIAL PROJECTS in support of SCoLUP

- Widening and improvement of Bataan Expressway (Roman Superhighway) - Improvement of the Bataan Technology Park, Inc. (BTPI) - Development of tourism facilities/ areas in Morong (medical, resort, retirement village, wellness center) - Completion of Mariveles- Road (part of the circumferential road)

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Mr. Valdes presided over the forum, starting off with a short discussion on the OTOP program of the DTI for various SCAD Corridor LGUs. The national agency is said to have funds for capability building which may be tapped.

He also emphasized the need for continuous consultation and announced the tentative schedule of the second round of discussions in March, the provincial consultative sessions that would include the participation of private sector stakeholders, and, finally, the presentation of the final output in the third consultative session. The third meeting would involve LGUs signifying their agreement to the pertinent aspects of the plan and their commitment to implementing them.

The creation of an authority or MMDA-like body to oversee the developments along the corridor or in their respective metro areas was put forward. Asked for their views on the creation of such a body, the participants gave no response. However, there was a positive response on a suggested association among planners, or among planners and the mayors.

The representatives from Dinalupihan, in reaction to the intended signing of commitments to be attended by the President, suggested that SCADC talk to the mayors individually on the ideas put forward in the SCoLUP such as the matter of forming an authority or association, as this involved a decision not by the planning officers but by the .

Mr. Valdes suggested that the representatives from each LGU, for their part, disseminate the forum/workshop outputs to their respective mayors in lieu of individual meetings due to practical reasons.

With no further questions raised, Mr. Valdes gave the floor to Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco for the closing remarks.

Engr. Tiotuyco thanked the attendees for actively participating in the day’s workshop and emphasized that SCADC looks forward to completing the undertaking of the conceptual land use planning project for the SCAD corridor together with the LGUs as a preparatory activity for future mater planning.

Meeting ended at 5:30 pm.

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EVENT PHOTOS

Fig B.1 Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan delivering the opening remarks

Fig B.2 Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant, (right) giving an overview on the SCoLUP Project

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Fig B.4 Arch. Oscar Molina, Project Architect, (standing) discussing with the Pampanga group the conceptual land use plan

Fig B.5 Arch. Armando Alli, Project Manager, (far right, facing camera) discussing the LGU SWOT matrices with Tarlac representatives during the breakout session

Fig B.6 Arch. Michael Tomeldan, Project Architect, (center, seated) discussing with one of the participants during the Bataan-Zambales breakout group session

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Fig B.7 Tarlac PPDO representative, Krishna Buenaventura (center), conferring with her group key points to present during the plenary

Fig B.8 Representatives from the Municipality of Mabalacat preparing visuals for their LGU presentation

Fig B.9 Pampanga PPDO representative, Joe Castro (center), presenting the output of the Pampanga group during the afternoon plenary

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Fig B.10 Ms. Chona Kate Camayo, PPDO representative (standing at center), presenting the output of the Zambales group during the afternoon plenary

Fig B.11 Mr. Alexander Baluyot, PPDO representative, presenting the output of the Bataan group

Fig B.12 Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco, Director DIU, SCADC, CDC giving the closing remarks

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Annex “D-4”

SUMMARY OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SUMMARY OF THE TARLAC PROVINCE BREAKOUT SESSION Held February 4, 2009 at the Abacan Room, Clark Hostel, Pampanga from 10:30 AM-2:30PM

1. Presentation of SWOT per municipality and city by Arch. Armando N. Alli

General Discussion  Bamban’s lahar sources could be used as filling materials;  Dispute between Bamban (Sacobia area) and Mabalacat regarding land area; Sacobia has a big potential to become a major settlement;  Production land should be maintained;  Elevating the land (for urban area development) destroys landforms used as sources for filling materials, etc.;  Production area should be at the lowermost, flat slopes; Residential should be at the lower slopes of hills and mountains;  Forest, recreational production, orchard areas and the like should be managed;  Consider Bamban as an eco-tourism site along the SCAD Corridor (not only Porac and Floridablanca (comment by the participants);  Agricultural waste products could be used for building materials/ systems;  Services for the population at the reserved areas are paid for by Bamban as these residents do not pay taxes;  Bamban has the nearest urban development area with respect to Clark and Sacobia;  There may be need to develop a water impoundment system for flood-prone areas;  Most of the Tarlac residents are consumers and only a few are producers;  OFRAM Development (Mabalacat’s supervision)and its role in SCTEx; and  Available sources of materials should be used for a conducive level of living.

Municipality and City Discussion Bamban  Very accessible using the McArthur Highway  Agriculturtal and industrial potential area  Projects. Programs and Activities should be represented by the public sector  6,000 hectares (has) Luisita is a private sector investment but should be part of the public sector planning.  Has a rolling terrain prone to flooding especially the western portion shared by some towns of Zambales and Bataan.  Bamban benefit from SCTEx but also has problems due to the construction of road that causes flooding  Noise and air pollution that should be mitigated when volume of traffic increases in SCTEx (BCDA should handle this)  Big portion of Bamaban is controlled by Clark  Bamban is the nearest land for residential when Clark and Mabalacat increases its population and workforce.  No impoundment as a source of fresh drinking water.

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Capas  Existing urban developments do not touch the SCAD Corridor;  Opening of garment business in Capas;  Possible sites for the workers’ housing/ prototypes (made of agricultural wastes);  Landfill is present at Capas; Garbage from Metro Manila is brought to Tarlac.  Metroclark Project;  Capas Memorial is within the 5 kms SCAD Corridor and should be also included in the SCoLUP as a tourism site;  Golf course and spa (Asia Golf Course and Spa) at O’Donnel offers housing and accommodation and should also be considered in the SCAD Corridor study as a tourist destination; Skyway from Sta. Juliana; and Potential areas of Capas for development at the western side e.g. Crow Valley. Concepcion  Flat terrain;  Problems with drainage but continuous water flow;  The Poblacion is the lowest area and has a problem with flooding;  6 overpasses along the SCTEx;  Unique location has a boundary shared with Nueva Ecija, making the town very accessible; and  Hacienda Luisita is part of Concepcion and is generally agricultural in land use (planted to sugarcane); Hacienda Luisita is planning to build more residential areas.

La Paz  Little to no slope (flat); and  Weakness #5 : La Paz is actually the biggest user of SCTEx. Tarlac City  Sibuyas business; and  Resolution must be prioritized in the case of the Mabalacat (Pampanga Province)-Bamban (Tarlac Province) border dispute.

2. Presentation of Maps  Presented were maps of each municipality/ city within the 5 kms SCADC Corridor plan;  The primary SCADC land use proposal is to generally maintain productive land in conjunction with a production-based megalogistics corridor concept; this also means that existing built-up areas must be maximized i.e. infilling and that new built-up areas must be kept to a minimum;  The complementary SCADC proposal is that from the SCTEx interchanges/ toll plazas there should be a 500 meter (m) buffer zone (no built-up areas at least for the next 30 years; however, the same could be used as playgrounds, open spaces, gardens and the like);  thereafter, a 1 kilometer (km) deep built up area could be developed all around the 500 m deep buffer zone;  the LGUs represented agree that there could be some upward adjustment in the depths of both the buffer and built-up zones.

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3. Additional inputs  Bamban and Capas as potential eco-tourism sites;  Potential Role: AgrobAgri- Industrial as suggested by Arch. Alli (Agro- for forestry and agri for agricultural);  Updating of CLUPs should reflect eco-tourism/ tourism sites;  Concepcion shall be maintained as a production area (multiple agricultural products);  La Paz shall be Agri- industrial and industrial;  Severe flooding problems caused by several factors like the construction of the SCTEx and the future Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx). The Planning Team suggested a viaduct system instead of a dike-like expressway; drainage along the SCTEX and TPLEx corridors must be addressed beforehand to avoid worsening the flooding in some areas of Tarlac Province;  Construct a catchment or impoundment area to collect water from higher places that (to provide a smooth flowing water system for irrigation and to address flooding concerns); and  Feasibility study for Luisita landfill.

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SUMMARY OF PAMPANGA PROVINCE BREAKOUT SESSION Held February 4, 2009 at the Centro Function Hall, Clark Hostel, Pampanga from10:30 AM-2:30PM

Part 1 10:30-12:00nn

1) Presentation of SWOT Matrices Arch. Oscar F. Molina, the facilitator for the Pampanga group, presented the SWOT matrices for each SCAD Corridor LGU in the following order: Mabalacat, Floridablanca, Porac and Angeles. The matrices were given in advance to each LGU for review. Among the delegates, only Angeles City prepared ready comments on the SWOT. Although, representatives from the Municipality of Porac were not present; Arch. Molina went on to present the SWOT matrix for the benefit of the provincial planners.

2) Presentation of LGU Roles After the presentation of the SWOT matrices, the facilitator presented the roles of the various LGUs as identified by the SCoLUP team. After the presentation, Mr. Dave David, Zoning Administrator of Angeles City, made a query on the matter of whether recreational use was considered part of the role services. Arch. Molina confirmed that the said use was included.

3) Instructions for the afternoon breakout session The facilitator gave out instructions for the presentation to be prepared by each LGU. No questions were raised thereafter.

At this point, Mr. David, called the attention of the SCoLUP team on the location of the Porac interchange as indicated in the Conceptual Land Use Plan map. The actual location of the interchange, according to Mr. David, is further south, in Hacienda Dolores. This was acknowledged by Arch. Molina and was duly noted.

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Part 2 1:15-2:30pm

It was announced at the start of Part 2 of the breakout session that Porac and Floridablanca will not be presenting due to the following reasons: 1) Porac has no representative; 2) Floridablanca’s MPDC was not present.

The following are the key points in the LGU presentations and discussions:

1) Mabalacat (Presenter is Mr. Bernard De los Reyes, Zoning Officer)

Response to SCoLUP Role : service / tourism/ industrial

The LGU of Mabalacat wants to include tourism in its role due to the presence of potential and existing eco-tourism sites within the CBD Project area and other parts of the municipality.

Eco-tourism sites - Kamikaze shrine - Theme park (Xevera) - Dona Africa (eco tourism) - Sitio Haduan Haduan Falls - Sitio Monicayo Paradise Ranch

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Significant On- going and Proposed Development/Infrastructure 1. Development of northeastern part of Mabalacat into Central Business District (CBD)

The focus of the LGU is the development of the northeastern portion- the proposed CBD, Barangays Tagun & Cabuntud. The LGU is currently conducting a 6-month study on the proposed CBD which commenced on November 2008. It is at the preliminary report preparation stage and a market study is being conducted to determine suitable developments. The proposed road from McArthur to the back of TIPCO shall serve as access road to the CBD.

2. Housing project by the private sector – There are two major on-going private development projects - Xevera and Fiesta Communities 3. Sapang Balen Road 4. Sta. Maria bridge (Quitangil creek) along Sta. Maria to Mawaque Road 5. Panday Pira Road from McArthur via Xevera going to Expo Filipino in Clark. This is a national government project.

Project Areas with Development Potential - Proposed central business district area on the northeastern portion of Mabalacat (Brgys. Tabun, Cacutud, Dolores, Atul Bola, Sapang Balen, Bundagul, and Paralayunan)

3 Projects that Support LGU Role 1. Planning projects : CBD and updating of CLUP (2009-2018) 2. Infrastructure : - entry from Mc Arthur Highway going to Subic via Dolores interchange - proposed road projects within new CBD

Related Issue: The territorial boundary between Mabalacat and Bamban is disputed, but the case has already been elevated to the Supreme Court.

2) Angeles (Presenter is Mr. Dave David, Zoning Administrator)

Response to SCoLUP There is no interchange located within the geographical area of Angeles City considering the major role of the city and the Angeles city area within the corridor is about 72% of its total land area. (The planners of Angeles continue to push for the construction of the Angeles interchange and believe this will be considered in the future.)

Significant On- going and Proposed Developments/Infrastructure 1. Proposed radial road connecting east-west portions of the city. This is a priority project that leads to the development of the Abacan riverbanks. It is intended to connect to Margot Road, but if an Angeles City interchange will be constructed, the road will connect to the interchange. 2. 7-km road with 3 bridges and bank protection in the western portion of the city 3. Drainage project along Don Bonifacio Road The project aims to lessen the perennial flooding on the eastern part of the city where the government center is. 4. Updating of CLUP & ZO 5. Eco-tourism Park at Sapang Bato. This includes a water shed project in the near future. 6. PUD around the city hall vicinity where the Ayala Mall is being constructed

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Project Areas with Development Potential 1. Anunas- Margoto- Sapang Bato Area 400-hectare land 2. Angeles City Hall vicinity

3 Projects that Support LGU Role 1. Improvement of traffic engineering and management and creation of traffic management council 2. Development of multiple dwelling projects and high-end subdivisions as retirement haven 3. Urban expansion in the western portion of the city. The interchange is significant in this respect.

3) Pampanga Province (Presenter is Mr. Joe Castro, Project Evaluation Officer 1)

Role of the Province: Center for Economic Growth in Region III (Being in the heart of the Central Luzon Region, it serves as the government and commercial/business center). “Pampanga aims to be the top producer in all aspects among provinces.”

Significant On- going and Proposed Development/Infrastructure - North Rail Project which is believed to provide accessibility and shorter travel time from Metro Manila passing through major urban centers in Pampanga to the Clark Freeport Zone. - Maintenance of existing major infra

Specific Project Areas with Development Potential San Fernando City : government, business center Angeles City : services Mabalacat : services, eco tourism, and industrial Floridablanca : agricultural/agro-Industrial Porac : agro-industrial and eco tourism

3 projects that Support LGU Role 1. Planning : integration of municipal CLUPs to the Provincial CLUP/PPFP 2. Infra : improvement of road networks and flooding mitigation projects 3. Institutional - monitoring of municipalities in compliance with proper management of land resources and reclassification of Agricultural Lands - updating of the Provincial Land Use Plan

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Breakout Session ended at 2:30 pm

Consolidation & Drafting of Breakout Group Results 2:30-3:00

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SUMMARY OF BATAAN-ZAMBALES BREAKOUT SESSION Held February 4, 2009 at the Gumain Room, Clark Hostel, Pampanga from 10:30 AM-2:30PM

Part 1, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Part 2, 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

The following are the key points in the LGU presentations and discussions:

5 BATAAN a. Hermosa  Hermosa - Dinalupihan - Lubao Flood Control Project - Sponsor: BCDA ; implementing agency: DPWH - To resolve the issues in flooding caused by the SCTEx - 8-year project with a budget of PhP3.5 Billion Project started in 2003; In 2005, – implemented and completed ROW acquisition; 2006-2007 – construction of bridge; 2008-2009 – continuation - Construction of 150 – 200m viaduct - this will establish/ create a river channel passing through the viaduct so that the flow of water coming from Olongapo, Morong, Lubao, and Floridablanca will go through Hermosa and then to Manila Bay

 The Municipality of Hermosa is strict in the regulation and enforcement of land uses - The LGU would like to maintain the designated agricultural areas to provide scenic views along the SCTEx - Hermosa supports the ‘no build zone’ in the designated buffer zones in the interchanges and along the SCAD Corridor other projects include: economic zone (investment promotion), agro-industrial development programs, flood control and drainage project, widening and improvement of Bataan expressway (Roman Highway).

b. Dinalupihan - On-going construction of flyover to minimize flooding in Dinalupihan (Part of the Hermosa – Dinalupihan – Lubao Flood Control Project) - The construction of the SCTEx with the exit in Hermosa has resulted in the by-passing of the Poblacion of Dinalupihan. This has negatively affected the sales of the food chain businesses (e.g., Chowking) in Dinalupihan. It was pointed out that though the interchange is in Dinalupihan, the exit is really in the municipality of Hermosa. - It was suggested that the municipality should look into some other use to generate income, and to study other economic opportunities that may arise. - Other projects include: low-cost housing, agro-industrial projects (piggeries/poultry), Roosevelt Park as a tourism site

c. Provincial issues, proposals, projects and developments: - Participants found the macro-planning condition that has been cited to be lacking citing the following reasons: - Planning was limited to the physical corridor only - The bigger part of Subic is in Bataan, specifically in the Municipality of Morong which was not included

Annex D- 25 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 - Bataan must be part of the overall macro planning – the Bataan provincial planners that it has not been given much of a role in relation to the SCAD Corridor Land Use Plan Project - It was felt that the triad development concept of Clark-Tarlac-Subic is lacking since the oldest eco-zone is located in Bataan – the first and original eco-zone which should be part of the overall macro-planning consideration - Bataan has a lot to contribute to the SCAD Corridor - It has a lot of ports– Orion with its RORO facilities; and an industrial port in Mariveles - industrial zones in Balanga - There is a proposed Korean village in Balanga - Potential developments - 360 hectares for Bataan Technology Park, Inc. (BTPI) in Morong; Petro-chem ; and the shipyard in Mariveles

- It was also suggested that Bataan could choose to become a Power Hub – as there will be a huge demand for power - The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) may be revived or any other coal/ wind generated power generating facility may be developed - The province must identify areas for possible power plant - For a revived BNPP, 2 factors have to be considered: 1. How to handle nuclear waste – proper nuclear waste disposal 2. Safety of site from earthquakes (as the area is in earthquake zone)

5 ZAMBALES a. Olongapo - Proposed by-pass road along the Kalaklan ridge - There is an on-going study regarding its feasibility since part of the ridge is possibly landslide-prone.

b. Subic Municipaity - No representatives from the Subic Municipality attended the Consultation Meeting.

c. Provincial issues, proposals, projects and developments: - It was pointed out that developments are along the Olongapo-Gapan Road and not along the planning area. - There is a need to ensure that these developments will not affect the purpose of the SCTEx which is to make travel and transport between Subic and Clark efficient. - The same issues raised by Bataan concerning the overall role of the province in relation to the SCAD Corridor were also mentioned by Zambales provincial representatives. – It was felt that the rest of Zambales would not fully benefit from the SCTEx project. - Issues concerning the prevention of developments near the exits were raised. Some of the participants believed that it will be difficult to avoid these developments in the future. - Proposed access roads were seen as solutions to the limited/difficult access to SCTEx 1. Sta. Cruz – Mangatarem – Tarlac Road 2. Iba – Botolan – Tarlac Road 3. San Marcelino – Floridablanca Road - There is currently only one bridge connecting the Subic Bay Yacht Club with the Tipo Road/ SCTEX.

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- A study is being conducted for 2 possible bridges that will connect the other gateway to Tipo - Existing Kalaklan and Magsaysay bridge which presently allows only light vehicles will be replaced with new bridges that could accommodate heavier live loads. - There is another plan to add another bridge to connect SBMA with Olongapo City. - There is also a need to verify two proposed access roads put forward by Congresswoman Mitos Magsaysay. This includes a road that bypasses the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

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Annex “E-1”

ATTENDANCE PAMPANGA STAKEHOLDER’S FORUM ON THE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 15 May 2009 CENTRO Function Hall, Clark Hostel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

Present: 1. Sec. Edgrado D. Pamintuan Chairman and CEO, SCADC 2. Ms. Erlinda B. Pamintuan Chief of Staff, SCADC 3. Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco Director, DIU, CDC/SCADC 4. Mr. Walter San Diego CDC/SCADC 5. Arch. Armando Alli Project Manager, SCADC 6. Arch. Oscar Molina Project Architect, SCADC 7. Arch. Michael Tomeldan Project Architect, SCADC 8. Mr. Lester Valdes Logistics Consultant, SCADC 9. Arch. Enrico Franco Vistan Project Architect, SCADC 10. Beverly Abad SCADC 11. Loreen Ann Saquilayan SCADC 12. Archimedes Reyes Public Relations Manager, SCADC 13. Rommel de Jesus SCADC 14. Joann Nina H. Gamino SCADC 15. Analiza Cauguiran SCADC 16. Jean Nunag SCADC 17. Anna Marie Gonzales SCADC 18. Suzanne Cura SCADC 19. Dax Xenos Llorente SCADC 20. Eduardo Galang SCADC 21. Darwin David SCADC 22. Joselito Diaz SCADC 23. Engr. Romeo Malapaz City Planning & Development Officer- OIC 24. Jocelyn Buan Municipal Agriculture Office-Porac 25. Robby Tantingco Holy Angel University 26. Engr. Renato Santiago Holy Angel University 27. Engr. Dhon Dungca Holy Angel University 28. Jesus Panlilio Holy Angel University 29. Ericson Lacuesta Pampanga Agricultural College 30. Benedicto Lacsamana Pampanga Truckers Association 31. Joyce Pulaulaw Pampanga Chamber of Commerce & Industry 32. Michael Tapang Porac Quarry Association Operators 33. Myrna Bituin Chamber of Furniture Industry of The Phil.- Pampanga Chapter 34. Pablo Santos Mabalacat Aeta Tribe Association 35. Ner Sambile Pampanga Agri. and Fisheries Council 36. Ruben Sison MATA Chairman

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37. Rene Gonzales MATA Treasurer 38. Pablo Santos NCIP-QC 39. Ian Flora San Star 40. Michelle Malonzo ACTOP-Pampanga Tourism 41. Ashley Manabat MEDIA-Province of Pampanga 42. Eufrosina Cunanam CDC 43. Kay Malig DTI-3 44. Arturo Santos LGU-Floridablanca 45. Mario Lazatin CREBA 46. Avelino Narciso Agriculture-Province of Pampanga 47. Victor Sevilla PPDO-Zambales 48. Albert Lacanlale CL Newsweek 49. Raymond Garcia CL Daily 50. Aizelri David CLTV36 51. Joe Asuncion CLTV36 52. Edwin Catli CDC 53. Abe Peralta DIGITEL 54. Kristea Mares Student/CDC 55. Christine David Student/CDC 56. Sarah Ticse Student/CDC 57. Albert Pangilinan Student/CDC 58. Rey Mallari Pampanga Mango 59. Rodel Palma Pampanga Mango 60. Rhonel Paule Pampanga Mango 61. Ning Cordero PUNTO/Phil.Marketing

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Annex “E-2” PROCEEDINGS

PAMPANGA STAKEHOLDER’S FORUM ON THE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 15 May 2009 CENTRO Function Hall, Clark Hostel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

Registration started: 9:00am Meeting started: 10:00am

1.0 Opening Rites

Master of ceremonies, Mr. Rommel De Jesus welcomed the guests and announced the commencement of the forum. SCADC Chief of Staff, Ms. Erlinda B. Pamintuan gave the introductory remarks following the National Anthem and Invocation.

Ms. Erlinda Pamintuan introduced the three urban planners who worked on the preparation of the SCoLUP and explained the scope of their tasks which include, among others, gathering data and holding consultative meetings with the 13 LGU planning officers and the SCAD Corridor Regional Directors and representatives. She also stated the forum’s purpose which is to present the final draft of the SCoLUP to the stakeholders and open it to comments, suggestions, and relevant concerns. She then ended by iterating the vision to develop the SCAD Corridor into a logistics hub in the Asia Pacific region.

Mr. Rommel De Jesus proceeded to acknowledge the presence of guests from NEDA and Pampanga’s private stakeholders. He then introduced Secretary Edgardo D. Pamintuan, SCADC Chairman and Development Champion for the Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region for the opening remarks.

In his speech, Secretary Edgardo B. Pamintuan stressed the role of the SCoLUP in the preservation of the beauty of nature and its many benefits to the tourism industry and the promotion of heritage; the way towards a promising development.

He gave emphasis on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s vision during the SONA 2005, making SCTEx the epicentre of growth and development in the Central Luzon region and the entire country. According to the President, engaging in massive infrastructure developments will combat economic crisis since it will create jobs and vast investment opportunities. Secretary Pamintuan stressed that the SCoLUP does not only focus on massive ambitious infrastructure developments, but also on more efficient food production, multi-modal delivery system, industrial and service centres, better tools and facilities, education, settlements, retirement opportunities, enclaves and a green corridor.

The secretary pointed out that in coming up with a conceptual framework, the experts identified 2 key features in the development of the corridor: first, the production-oriented logistics corridor with three equidistant hubs, namely, the land hub in Tarlac, air hub in Clark and water hub in Subic; and second, services via the Metro Tarlac Area (MTA), the Metro Clark Area (MCA) and the Metro Subic Area (MSA). The Secretary believed that the success of the SCoLUP will establish a milestone in the development of the country, and will be the most treasured success in the history of the Philippines. He also said that the SCoLUP is a process of unifying perspectives, opportunities and achievements to be

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valued. In closing his speech, Secretary Pamintuan thanked the participants and encouraged them to take advantage of this one of a kind opportunity for the development of the country.

After the opening remarks, Mr. Rommel De Jesus introduced Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant for SCADC to present the overview of the SCoLUP.

2.0 Presentation of the SCoLUP by SCADC Urban Planners

Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant for SCADC, gave an overview of the SCoLUP, highlighting its scope and recommendations. After the briefing he introduced Arch. Armando N. Alli to discuss the proposed mega logistics corridor

Arch. Alli’s presentation illustrated SCoLUP, with particular emphasis on the water hub in Subic, the air hub in Pampanga, the land hub in Tarlac, and the production areas that serve the Central Luzon region. Metro Clark and Metro Tarlac, along with the existing and proposed linkages - radial and circumferential roads- as envisioned in the plan, were also highlighted in his discussion. Arch. Alli also touched on the planning team’s process for gathering the necessary data and generating the maps and the consolidation of the CLUPs and ZOs. He then turned the floor over to Project Architect Oscar F. Molina to discuss the Pampanga segment of the SCoLUP.

Arch. Molina discussed the current, emerging and potential roles of Pampanga LGUs. He also discussed the existing zoning and land use area distribution along with the conceptual land use plan area distribution for Pampanga highlighting the air hub covering Clark Freeport Zone and part of the Sacobia area. He concluded with a discussion of the SCoLUP recommendations for each Pampanga LGU subsumed within the corridor.

3.0 Open Forum

The open forum was facilitated by Mr. Lester M. Valdes. He acknowledged both the government and private sector representatives that were present. He stated that the forum aims to assess and update issues and concerns of private sectors’ initiatives to enhance the development of the corridor.

The first question was raised by Benedicto “Dong” Lacsamana of Pampanga Truckers Association. His concern was on the need for streamlining in the investment application process such that red-tape is eliminated and more investments in the area are encouraged. Mr. Valdes responded that it is one of SCADC’s top priorities. In addition, Ms. Linda Pamintuan, explained that SCADC is mandated to harmonize and streamline the processes, policies, procedures of programs of the Subic and Clark areas. They also harmonize the security policies, permits, documents and accreditation process, making it easy for the private sector to invest in Subic and Clark. Mr. Valdes added that a Metropolitan authority can also act like the SCAD council to facilitate similar investment applications in its respective areas.

Mrs. Myrna Bituin from the Chamber of Furniture Industry of the Philippines- Pampanga Chapter is an advocate of bamboo industry. She pointed out the potentials and contributions of the bamboo industry in the economic development of the province. She also briefly discussed the biological characteristics, propagation and cultivation of bamboo species. She envisioned this industry to be an investment opportunity for OFWs

Annex E- 4 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 and retirees. She added that the expansion of this industry could be very cost-effective since bamboo plantations are proximate to Subic and Clark Freeport Zone. However, she said that intensive studies should be done first in order to make this industry efficient. In addition, she also recognized the potential ecotourism sites within the SCAD LGUs like Floridablanca, Porac and Bamban that should be enhanced to attract tourists and create livelihood for the local community. Arch. Molina thanked Mrs. Bituin, and assured her that the team will look into her suggestion. Mr. Valdes pointed out that it is better to coordinate with associations rather than individual groups. This is also to help them identify the crops that are suitable for planting along the corridor. He then gave an example wherein unproductive agricultural lands like lahar affected areas could undergo assessment for agricultural productivity.

Working lunch was suggested by Arch. Molina for more interactive discussion.

During the working lunch, the Treasurer of Mabalacat Aeta Tribe Association, Rene Gonzales shared his observation on the uncoordinated traffic management system between CDC security and LTO particularly on traffic policies, penalties, and sanctions which result to multiple apprehensions for the same violation.

Mr. Valdes explained that technical working groups are being established and traffic security is well handled in Clark to ensure the security and safety of the public. Ms. Pamintuan added that harmonizing the overall security and providing “world class service” within Clark is one of their top priorities.

Ruben Sison, Chairman of the Mabalacat Aeta Tribe Association, suggested the involvement of the katutubos in the SCTEx task force as well as in other SCADC projects. He asserted that katutubos have qualified members to represent their group in SCADC and CDC discussions. He also cited other concerns like education and jobs for the young katutubos, since often times, they feel discriminated.

Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco, SCADC Director for Infrastructure and Utilities pointed out that katutubos are involved in CDC projects. He cited the fact that he has been working with several katutubos in his work group. He assured Mr. Sisson of the involvement of more katutubos in the succeeding projects.

Marco Nepomunceno of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce raised the issue of rapid densification, citing as an example what is happening along the NLEx. He suggested the setting up of preventive measures to control the growth of population along the SCTEx. He pointed out that long term mitigating measures are needed to prevent the depletion of ground water resources which is likely to happen due to an increase in population.

Arch. Armando Alli explained that areas on both sides of McArthur highway going to the Northern provinces is densely populated which contributed to slow-moving traffic, hence, NLEx was expected to cater to high speed vehicles and was forced to bypass existing developments. He explained that SCTEx was not intended to be a bypass road; it was intended to attract investors.

On the issue of depletion of groundwater resources, Arch. Alli, suggested the use of impoundment techniques to collect water using a floodway that will supply the fresh water needs along the corridor with the aid of detailed engineering in the future. Mr. Valdes added that such projects like water impoundment, landfill, electricity, sewage and

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the like, could be financed through the private-public sector partnership arrangements, depending on the type and difficulty of the project.

Mr. Crispin Guintu, Acting Provincial Agriculturist- Provincial Agricultural and Fishery, Council of Pampanga, raised the issue of the decline in agricultural areas as a result of land conversion. He brought up the unoccupied 2,000 hectares of land somewhere in Pampanga and asked for options on how to make this productive.

Arch. Alli, clarified that the said tract of land was not yet identified and measured. Though, he explained that one of the concerns of the planning team is to utilize agricultural land for production to help supply food for the populace as well. He recommended the utilization of lands at the lower slopes of hills and mountains for settlements so that flat lands/plains are utilized for agricultural production. Mr. Guinto assured to send working groups to conduct feasibility study of the area that would delineate productive/unproductive agricultural lands and present it to the planning team as an added input on the SCoLUP. Arch. Oscar Molina cited that such data is a valuable input to further studies on the SCADC Corridor and extended his appreciation to receive such data.

Ms. Lorna Sarmiento, President of Metro Angeles Realtor Board, Inc. raised a number of concerns. First was regarding the lack of accessibility to certain areas and safety measures along the SCTEx. She cited the insufficient number of exits/entries that may hinder the potential buyers to access new subdivision developments that could be established within the SCAD corridor. As a result, developers and investors were hesitant to locate projects in these locations. Second, signage and road safety measures were insufficient to serve the increasing number of motorists traveling along SCTEx. Third, she tried to find out how to acquire rules, laws and/or development guidelines if there were any, since from her observations, there were developers who built houses at the lahar affected areas, and near a bridge which she felt was in violation of certain guidelines and standards.

In response to these concerns, Mr. Tiotuyco, elaborated that the first thing a developer should do is to secure building permits and clearances signed by a licensed structural engineer. Concerns regarding the SCTEx’s safety measures will be raised with the BCDA.

The next question was raised by Mr. Mario Lazatin, from the real estate association, CREBA. His concern was on the western critical area that was disregarded in the planning study. He pointed out that the western portions are the watersheds with steep slopes and mountainous forest. In his opinion, the 5 km-wide study area is not enough since this will neglect the possible effects of environmental disasters to the corridor. In reply to his concern, Mr. Valdes explained that the western area was also considered. Most of these are protected and no developments were involved. However, extensive study was not done beyond the 10 km study area.

Mr. Valdes called for representatives from the tourism sector to ask questions or to comment.

JR Canlas, CIAC representative, raised the issue of height restrictions surrounding the Clark airbase. Mr. Valdes acknowledged this concern since this could be an additional input for the next planning stages. Mr. Canlas followed up with a comment regarding the compliance of vertical structures with building code restrictions and securing of the

Annex E- 6 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 necessary permits, Arch. Alli explained that high-rise structures are not yet visible within the Clark airbase, thus this issue is not yet a big problem. In addition, Engr. Tiotuyco pointed out that permits will definitely not be given to proposed buildings beyond the height limit.

Mr. Valdes requested the representatives from the Municipality of Porac to share their concerns and raise issues they felt should be addressed as there were no representatives present during the previous consultative meeting. Mr. Valdes was informed by the technical staff that the representatives from Porac had already left.

The last concern was brought up by the representative from the ENRO of Pampanga, Engr. Rosalia Adonis. She stressed the need to enjoin contractors or those upgrading the areas within the corridor to coordinate first with ENRO before the construction phase, especially at the provincial level so as to avoid problems. Another concern she raised was the disturbance usually brought about by the loading of materials and cluttered construction process.

Mr. Valdes then requested the representatives from the contractor’s association to address this concern. Benedicto Lacsamana of Trucker’s Association in defense claimed that the contractors involved in construction are not responsible for the initial stages which involved the acquiring of permits and that they are only there to construct as directed by the client.

There being no further questions. Mr. Valdes informed the participants that they may still send additional comments, questions, and suggestions through the SCADC Office in Clark, Pampanga. He then turned the floor over to Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco for the closing remarks. Engr. Tiotuyco summarized the issues and concerns that were discussed in the forum, gave some offhand recommendations, and assured the participants that their comments and suggestions will be taken as inputs in the final SCoLUP. He thanked all the participants for attending the meeting.

Meeting ended at 2:00 pm.

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EVENT PHOTOS

Fig1Mr. Rommel De Jesus, master of ceremonies, welcoming the participants of the Pampanga Stakeholders’ Forum Fig 2 Ms. Erlinda Pamintuan explaining the purpose of the forum and presenting the planners of SCADC to the participants

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Fig 3 Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan, opening the forum with a challenge for everyone to protect our resources for the future of the country and the next generation Fig 4 Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant, discussing the background, scope, and recommendations of the SCoLUP

Fig5 Arch. Armando Alli, Project Manager, discussing the concept of a mega logistics hub and the proposed framework plan during his regional overview presentation Annex E- 9 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Fig6Arch. Oscar Molina, Project Architect, presenting the summary of current, emerging and potential roles of LGUs within the Pampanga segment of SCAD Corridor

Fig 7 Participants of the Pampanga Stakeholders’ Forum, listening during one of the presentations on the SCoLUP

Fig 8 Mr. Benedicto Lacsamana, Pampanga Truckers Association representative, inquiring on ways to streamline the investment application process in the area to attract Annex E- 10 more investors SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Fig 9 Mr. Mario Lazatin, representative of CREBA, raising his concern regarding the possibility of environmental disasters occurring due to steep slopes in the western side of the SCTEx Fig 10 Ms. Myrna Bituin, representative of the Chamber of Furniture Industry of the Philippines, recommending the bamboo industry as a possible source of livelihood

Fig 11 Mr. Rene Gonzales, Mabalacat Aeta Tribal Association (MATA) representative, inquiring on what SCADC can do with the coordination of traffic management and enforcement so that multiple apprehensions are avoided as motorist move between Annex E- 11 Clark and Angles proper SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Fig 12 Mr. Ruben Sison, Chairman of Mabalacat Aeta Tribal Association (MATA), requesting the involvement of their people in the SCTEx Task Force and other SCADC projects Fig 13 Mr. Marco Nepomuceno, from the Angeles Chamber of Commerce, suggesting that the planning team look into population density for further analysis and suitable regulation of growth along the SCTEx Fig 14 Mr. Crispin Guinto, Provincial Agriculturist, points out the continuing decrease in agricultural areas due to their conversion into built-up areas, which compelled him to send people to conduct a feasibility study which will determine whether areas allocated for agricultural production are utilized or underutilized and whether these are suitable specifically for agricultural production or for Annex E- 12 development, and eventually to present the results to the planners SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009

Fig 15 Ms. Lorna Sarmiento, President of Metro Angeles Realtor Board Inc., bringing up issues on housing projects being built within lahar areas and in close proximity to bridges, and the issue of accessibility and safety due to insufficient exits and small and misleading signboards along SCTEx which discourages potential buyers, developers and investors

Fig 16 Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco, Director DIU, SCADC, CDC, summarizing the issues and concerns discussed in the forum and giving some recommendations as part of his closing remarks

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Annex “E-3” ATTENDANCE

TARLAC STAKEHOLDER’S FORUM ON THE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 22 May 2009 Tarlac Fortune (HK) Seafood Restaurant, McArthur Highway, San Nicolas, Tarlac City

Present: 1. Sec. Edgrado D. Pamintuan Chairman & CEO, SCADC 2. Ms. Erlinda B. Pamintuan Chief of Staff, SCADC 3. Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco Director, DIU, CDC/SCADC 4. Walter San Diego CDC/SCADC 5. Mr. Lester Valdes Logistics Consultant, SCADC 6. Arch. Armando Alli Project Manager, SCADC 7. Arch. Michael Tomeldan Projects Architect, SCADC 8. Arch. Enrico Franco Vistan Projects Architect, SCADC 9. Beverly Abad SCADC 10. Loreen Ann Saquilayan SCADC 11. Archimedes Reyes SCADC 12. Rommel de Jesus SCADC 13. Lourdes Mares SCADC 14. Joann Nina H. Gamino SCADC 15. Analiza Cauguiran SCADC 16. Kathleen Magsino SCADC 17. Jean Nunag SCADC 18. Jenny Calma SCADC 19. Ali Antonio SCADC 20. Dax Xenos Llorente SCADC 21. Eduardo Galang SCADC 22. Aileen C. Maniti SCADC 23. Atty. Amee Fabros SCADC 24. Engr. Glenn Troy Caritativo City Administrator-Tarlac 25. Ms. Susan Concepcion City Agricultural Office-Tarlac City 26. Ms. Margarita Depano City Agricultural Office-Tarlac City 27. Francis Joel Dano CPDO- Tarlac City 28. Ms. Janet Pineda CPDO-Tarlac City 29. Mr. Agapito David Environmental Management System-Tarlac City 30. Ms. Marvi Dela Cruz Internal Quality Control Unit-Tarlac City 31. Domenico Rua Guzman Internal Quality Control Unit-Tarlac City 32. Edwin Gonzales International Electric Wires Phils. Corp. 33. Sanofry Dantes LGU- Concepcion 34. Mr. Angelito Bautista Luisita Industrial Park 35. Mr. Norman Villapano Luisita Industrial Park 36. Erlie Duduaco MEDIA Province of Tarlac

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37. Ms. Rochelle Yusi MPDO Staff-La Paz 38. Ms. Marites Sigua MPDO-Bamban 39. Ms. Felicidad Baun MPDO-Capas 40. Ms. Maria Elizabeth Canivel MPDO-Concepcion 41. Ms. Annette Castaneda Municipal Administrator-Bamban 42. Ms. Potenciana Dasalia Municipal Agriculture Office-Concepcion 43. Mr. Noy Sigua Municipal Agriculture-Bamban 44. Ms. Mariette Sangalang Municipal Environment and Natural Resources-Capas 45. Mr. Gilbert Basilio Municipal Tourism Office-Concepcion 46. Roselito Cayauan MVT 37 47. Rodolfo Dayril MVT 37 48. JosephGumallaoi OA-OPA 49. Jason Pagdanganan PGT/CBMS/PPDO 50. Mr. Felipe Posadas Phelps Dodge Phils. Energy Products 51. Krishna Buenaventura PPDO Tarlac 52. Mr. Luis Paras PPDO-Office, Tarlac 53. Mr. Richard Evangelista PPDO-Office, Tarlac 54. Rodolfo Jose Provincial Agricultura Office 55. Ms. Edwina Tabamo Provincial Agriculture-Tarlac 56. Leonardo Hirang RC Downtown Tarlac 57. Andrew Mendoza SP-Tarlac City 58. Mr. Antonio Chua Tarlac Filipino-Chinese Cha,mber of Commerce 59. Dr. Glenard Madriga Tarlac State University 60. Arch. Roldan garcia UAP-Tarlac Chapter 61. Manny Tudla UNTY S7 62. Mr. Ronald Tabamo URC-Terai Industrial Corp.

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Annex “E-4” PROCEEDINGS TARLAC STAKEHOLDER’S FORUM ON THE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 22 May 2009 Tarlac Fortune (HK) Seafood Restaurant, McArthur Highway, San Nicolas, Tarlac City

Registration started: 9:00am Meeting started: 10:00am

1.0 Opening Rites

Master of ceremonies, Mr. Rommel De Jesus, Public Relations Staff, welcomed the guests and announced the commencement of the forum. The National Anthem was sung and an invocation was offered by Ms. Jean Nunag, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Development Council (SCADC) Public Relations Staff.

The introductory remarks were given by SCADC Chief of Staff Ms. Erlinda Pamintuan. She introduced the three urban planners who worked on the preparation of the SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) and explained the scope of their tasks which include, among others, gathering data and holding consultative meetings with the 17 LGU planning officers (including the 4 provinces) and the SCAD Corridor Regional Directors and representatives. She also stated the forum’s purpose which is to present the final draft of the SCoLUP to the stakeholders and open it to comments, suggestions, and concerns. She then ended by iterating the vision to develop the SCAD Corridor into a logistics hub in the Asia Pacific region.

The opening remarks were given by SCADC Chairman and Development Champion for the Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region, Secretary Edgardo D. Pamintuan.

In his speech, Secretary Edgardo B. Pamintuan stressed the role of the SCoLUP in the preservation of the beauty of nature and its many benefits to the tourism industry and the promotion of heritage; the way towards a promising development.

He gave emphasis on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s vision during the SONA 2005, making SCTEx the epicentre of growth and development in the Central Luzon region and the entire country. According to the President, engaging in massive infrastructure developments will combat economic crisis since it will create jobs and vast investment opportunities. Secretary Pamintuan stressed that the SCoLUP does not only focus on massive ambitious infrastructure developments, but also on more efficient food production, multi-modal delivery system, industrial and service centres, better tools and facilities, education, settlements, retirement opportunities, enclaves and a green corridor.

The secretary pointed out that in coming up with a conceptual framework, the experts identified 2 key features in the development of the corridor: first, the production-oriented logistics corridor with three equidistant hubs, namely, the land hub in Tarlac, air hub in Clark and water hub in Subic; and second, services via the Metro Tarlac Area (MTA), the Metro Clark Area (MCA) and the Metro Subic Area (MSA). The Secretary believed that the success of the SCoLUP will establish a milestone in the development of the country, and will be the most treasured success in the history of the Philippines. He also said that the SCoLUP is a process of unifying perspectives, opportunities and achievements to be valued. In closing his speech, Secretary Pamintuan thanked the participants and

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encouraged them to take advantage of this one of a kind opportunity for the development of the country.

2.0 Presentation of the SCOLUP by SCADC Urban Planners

After the opening remarks, Mr. De Jesus introduced Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant for SCADC to present the overview of the SCoLUP.

Mr. Lester Valdes presented the features, scope, benefits, current status, and basic recommendations for the entire SCAD Corridor. He talked about the SCoLUP’s role which is to attract investors and discussed the general land uses, and current and future developments along the corridor. After the overview, he introduced Arch. Armando Alli, SCoLUP Project Manager to discuss the SCoLUP and the Regional Framework.

Arch. Alli’s discussion was divided into two parts. First is the regional context in which the Corridor plan is situated and second, the Tarlac portion of the Corridor plan. He started by giving emphasis on Tarlac as a land hub for two reasons: one, Tarlac will be a confluence of major highway systems and two, the possibility of developing portions of Tarlac for a rail-based dry port system. He also discussed the role of the Corridor as a production-oriented logistics hub which was supported with an illustration of the SCAD Corridor Development Concept Map. Arch. Alli also illustrated the proposed framework plan which shows the radial and circumferential road network linkages. He also gave a short discussion on the existing land use area distribution and conceptual land use plan area distribution, the criteria for hierarchy of centres for Tarlac province and the summary of current emerging and potential roles of LGUs along SCAD Corridor.

3.0 Open Forum

The forum was also facilitated by Mr. Rommel De Jesus. He advised the participants to prepare questions or written queries.

Mr. Lester Valdes encouraged suggestions, comments and reactions from the participants at the onset of the forum. To jumpstart discussions he asked the representatives from Luisita Industrial Park, to share their concerns regarding the effects of the developments discussed during the presentations on their plans. There was no response from the representatives of Luisita Industrial Park.

Mr. Valdes then requested Mr. Roldan Tabamo of URC-Terai Industrial Corp., one of the major manufacturers and distributors in the Northern Luzon area, to comment . Mr. Tabamo commented that the distribution hubs are indeed a positive change for them. It is actually an advantage for their business.

Mr. Agapito David, City Engineer, Environmental Management System Office of Tarlac City raised his concern regarding how the SCADC will mitigate urban sprawl along the corridor. Arch. Alli explained that SCADC’s intention is to work closely with the LGUs. and to look at the whole Corridor as one instead of 13 separate LGUs . He said that investors and developers nowadays should use innovative methods to economize and optimize the use space. Mr. Lester Valdes then mentioned the in-filling, a procedure which has been recommended to manage urban sprawl.

Arch. Alli explained two approaches to infilling: first was developing vacant and idle lands within a settlement area and second, densification. He gave as an example for the first

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approach developments along a road in the town of La Paz which has been converting agricultural lands into residential areas. He suggested to first, identify the vacant, idle and unproductive lots within a settlement area and then ask for support from the private sectors to develop these lots.

Densification, on the other hand, according to Arch. Alli, is demonstrated by one storey house formerly with one household and/or family that is eventually increased in its population density per lot. He pointed out the advantages of the in-filling process for the local government, as it will cut down expenses for extending facilities. The private sector could also make subdivision developments saleable as it will be very accessible to service areas. These suggestions could work side by side with infilling to avoid the conversion of agricultural areas into residential developments.

Mr. Valdes brought up issues regarding informal settlers. He suggested that LGUs take a holistic approach regarding the matter and that private investors and government work as one to create a group or council to coordinate, plan, integrate, embody, and guide these concerns.

Ms. Annette Castañeda, Municipality of Bamban representative, brought up the issue regarding the land dispute between Bamban and Mabalacat. She tried to clarify the boundary of the Sacobia area which she said was within the Clark Freeport Zone. She also believed that Bamban should be part of the air hub to which Arch. Alli responded that perhaps what was meant was the Metro Clark Area (MCA) and not the air hub. On the boundary dispute, Mr. Valdes asked if there were any negotiations or arrangements made and what levels of coordination did the municipality have with respect to the provisions of R.A. No. 9400. According to Ms. Castañeda, the municipality had negotiations and this is on going.

Ms. Marites Sigua, MPDO of Bamban, joined the discussion on the Sacobia area. She pointed out that there were road systems and utilities being developed in the area. At this point Mr. Teresito Tiotuyco, SCADC Director for Infrastructure and Utilities, made clarifications. He elaborated two things: the scope of R.A. No. 9400 known as the free port law which only covers the 4,500-hectare main zone, and the authority of PEZA which regulates and manages the developments in the Clark Special Economic Zone. He explained that some areas developed by Bamban in Sacobia are not part of the Clark Special Economic Zone. He assured that land sharing and tax issues will be addressed once the area has been settled. The planners from the Municipality of Bamban asked the SCoLUP team to consider the extending the boundaries of the air hub to include Bamban in the final draft. Ensuing discussions involved some clarifications on the boundaries as shown in the map presented by Arch. Alli.

Ms. Mariette Sangalang of the Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office of Capas, brought up 3 concerns. One is the possible reconnection of the Capas-Clark via Bamban road. Second, she was looking forward for the final SCoLUP to be integrated in their CLUP which is for updating by year 2009. Third, she commented that the “W”- growth plan was not implemented properly. Mr. Teresito Tiotuyco addressed the first question and explained that there is a proposal in the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) master development plan/s for a road leading to Capas. He cited examples of CDC projects like Phase 1: Clark to landfill area at Capas currently under construction; Phase 2 has construction constraints since it involved the construction of more bridges; and Phase 3: road from Clark going to O’Donnell. He assured that the doable project by year 2010-2011 is the road from Clark leading to Bamban. In relation to the second

Annex E- 18 SCAD Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan (SCoLUP) Final Report June 2009 query w Mr. Valdes assured Ms. Sangalang that the SCoLUP is about to be finished by July and will be made available to the LGUs. Mr. Valdes also explained that the level of planning of the SCoLUP and “W”-growth are different. The “W” growth corridor is a development framework of Central Luzon and the basis of the SCoLUP. The SCoLUP, on the other hand, is a micro development framework, which forms part of the “W” growth corridor. He further explained that macro planning could be slightly different compared to micro planning with regards to land uses.

Erlie Duduaco, Province of Tarlac Media, pointed out that the 1.5 km-wide restricted no build zone around the toll exits should be implemented at once. He commented that the unscrupulous developments backed by political interests are very quick and that securing the no-build zones should be given immediate attention. Arch. Alli agreed with Mr. Duduaco.

Janet Pineda, CPDO of Tarlac City, agreed with what Mr. Duduaco said. She also suggested the conduct of public consultations probably by June or July 2009 with the objective of encouraging LGUs to incorporate these plans in their CLUPs and ZOs. Mr. Valdes inquired on the status of Tarlac City’s CLUP. According to Ms. Pineda this is still in process.

Arch. Michael V. Tomeldan, SCADC Project Architect-Planner, explained that the SCoLUP allows planners to prepare more detailed plans for the planned unit developments (PUDs) and likewise for the comprehensive land and water use plans (CLWUPs). Prior to the approval of CLUPs/ CLWUPs and ZO resolutions, LGUs should have gone through public consultations. He added that by the end of the SCoLUP, it is expected that LGUs will proceed in detailing their respective CLWUPs and ZOs.

Mr. Valdes called out the representatives from the transport, agricultural and fisheries sectors for any questions they wished to ask.

Susan Concepcion from the City Agriculture Office of Tarlac inquired if agricultural areas that will be affected by the SCoLUP proposals will automatically not to apply for conversion. In response to her question, Arch. Alli answered that areas to be converted are not exempted to comply with the national laws.

Municipality of Concepcion representative Ms. Maria Elizabeth Canivel reacted on Concepcion being categorized as small town as shown in the Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP) of Tarlac presented by Arch. Alli. She clarified that the municipality was classified as medium town in the revised PPFP. Arch. Alli explained that the data used for the presentation was from the PPFP acquired during the data gathering phase. He said that such corrections should be made with the supervision and approval of the provincial development office, though the corrected version is very much appreciated from the municipality.

Mr. Lester Valdes asked the representatives from Concepcion regarding water irrigation situation of the municipality. Unfortunately, there were no representatives from the agricultural sector.

Ms. Canivel brought up the issue regarding the Paruan River which overflows during rainy season and continuously floods the area. She explained that the riverbed is higher than the agricultural land and lahar area is much higher than the municipality. Destructive and extensive quarrying was another issue she brought up that added to this

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problem. According to Arch. Alli, a portion of SCoLUP addresses the flooding problems in Concepcion and some municipalities in Pampanga. The main concept that he suggested was to build a collector and impoundment system to balance the water flow if feasible.

Rodolfo Jose, representative of the Provincial Agricultural Office, suggested a viaduct from Balingkanaway rice land area to the flooded area in Concepcion similar to Bulacan’s design to maintain land suitability. Also, he raised a concern regarding the farmers’ problem accessing the nearby rice paddies that were traversed by SCTEx. This concern will be addressed to the BCDA, which is in charge of SCTEx’s improvements according to Mr. Valdes.

Mr. Agapito David of the Environmental Management System, Tarlac City, commented on the tabulated land use plan, as he observed that there were no open spaces registered. Arch. Alli explained that there were no designated parks and open spaces, nor national parks in the macro scale level of planning, but it does not mean there were no open spaces at all. In addition, Mr. David also suggested the further greening of the corridor. In response to this, Arch. Alli said that “greening” was often neglected by the developers. He added that future studies should be done since there are limited tree species that could be planted along the expressway.

The last question was raised by Domenico Guzman, Internal Quality Control Unit-Tarlac City regarding the effects and role of TPLEx to Tarlac province when constructed. In response, Arch. Alli said that TPLEx will definitely play a significant role in the growth of the province especially since SCTEx and TPLEx will converge at Tarlac Province.

At the closing of the forum, Mr. Valdes assured the participants that SCADC would still be open for suggestions and comments through their office in Clark, Pampanga. In the closing remarks Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco assured everyone that the issues and concerns brought up in the stakeholders’ forum will be addressed accordingly. He then thanked the participants for attending the meeting.

Forum ended at 1:00 pm.

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EVENT PHOTOS

Fig1Mr. Rommel De Jesus, master of ceremonies, announcing the commencement of the Tarlac Stakeholders’ Forum

Fig2Ms. Erlinda Pamintuan, welcoming the guests and presenting the urban planners in her introductory remarks

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Fig3Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan, giving the opening remarks

Fig 4 Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics Consultant, discussing the rationale for the SCoLUP

Fig5Arch. Armando Alli, Project Manager, presenting the regional and provincial overview on the SCoLUP

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Fig 6 Arch. Michael Tomeldan, Project Fig7Mr. Agapito David, from the Tarlac Architect, stresses that the SCoLUP is at City Environmental Management System a conceptual level, and a commitment to Office, inquiring how SCADC would consider it in the updating of their CLUPs control urban sprawl is expected from the LGUs

Fig8 Ms. Annette Castañeda, Bamban Fig9Ms. Marites Sigua, Bamban MPDO MPDO representative, discussing specific representative, giving further details on issues relating to their boundary dispute the issues raised by Ms. Castañeda with Mabalacat

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Fig 10 Ms. Felicidad Buan, Capas Fig 11 Mr. Erlie Duduaco, Media MPDO representative, indicating to Arch. representative, stressing the urgency in Alli and the participants the possible securing the no-build zones connection from Capas to Clark via Bamban

Fig 12 Ms. Susan Concepcion, Tarlac Fig 13 Ms. Maria Elizabeth Canivel, City Agriculture Office representative, Concepcion MPDO representative, seeks clarification on procedural matters requests for correction in the classification regarding agricultural areas identified for of Concepcion as a small town and in the development. not-to-be-developed category

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Fig 14 Mr. Rodolfo Jose, from the Fig 15 Mr. Domenico Guzman, Tarlac Provincial Agriculture Office, indicating Internal Quality Control Unit (IQCU) on the map the alignment of a possible representative, inquiring on the possible viaduct as part of a flood control project effects of TPLEX on Tarlac being the that will address flooding in some parts of Land Hub Concepcion

Fig 16 Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco, Director DIU, SCADC, CDC, giving the closing remarks

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Annex “E-5” ATTENDANCE

BATAAN-ZAMBALES STAKEHOLDER’S FORUM ON THE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 29 May 2009 Subic Bay Development Management Corp., Inc. (SBDMC)

Present: 1. Sec. Edgrado D. Pamintuan Chairman &CEO, SCADC 2. Ms. Erlinda B. Pamintuan Chief of Staff, SCADC 3. Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco Director, DIU, CDC/SCADC 4. Walter San Diego CDC/SCADC 5. Mr. Lester Valdes Logistics Consultant SCADC 6. Arch. Enrico Franco Vistan Project Architect SCADC 7. Arch. Oscar Molina Project Architect, SCADC 8. Arch. Michael Tomeldan Project Architect, SCADC 9. Arch. Armando Alli Project Manager, SCADC 10. Beverly Abad SCADC 11. Loreen Ann Saquilayan SCADC 12. Archimedes Reyes SCADC 13. Atty. Carminda Fabros SCADC 14. Rommel de Jesus SCADC 15. Joann Nina H. Gamino SCADC 16. Analiza Cauguiran SCADC 17. Jean Nunag SCADC 18. Anna Marie Gonzales SCADC 19. Suzanne Cura SCADC 20. Lourdes Mares SCADC 21. Eduardo Galang SCADC 22. Darwin David SCADC 23. Joselito Diaz SCADC 24. Ali Antonio SCADC 25. Dax Xenos Llorente SCADC 26. Aileen Maniti SCADC 27. Anna Grace Vitug SCADC 28. Rep. Kristine Baccay ACA Cargoline Int'l Freight Services,Inc. 29. Raul Soldevilla Administrator-Bataan 30. Paulo Tibig BAC CII-Balanga City 31. Arthur Sombillo Branch Manager/CEVA Logistics (Subic),Inc. 32. Rey Garcia Business World 33. Jesus Avencilla, Jr. Chairman/Globe Distribution Services (Subic),Inc. 34. Ms. Loreia Montoya City Tourism (Acting Officer-in-Charge) 35. Marivic Nieras CPDO-Olongapo City Hall 36. Karen Panaflor Dinalupihan, Bataan

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37. Crisanta Amorin FEDEX 38. Maribeth Espinosa FEDEX 39. Marieth Francisco FEDEX 40. Mariell Marbella FEDEX 41. Julie Sionzon GMA-7 42. Herbert Barrion Hermosa Ecozone 43. Roland Addun Hoxa Marine 44. Benjamin Bautista KCC Transport System, Inc. 45. Rep. Cris Cang KN Subic Logistics,Inc. 46. Larry Balactas MPDO-Dinalupihan 47. Ms. Amelia Mascarinas MPDO-Dinalupihan 48. Engr. Marlon Manuel MPDO-Hermosa 49. Teresita Magpa Mun. Administrator-Hermosa 50. Purisima Legaspi Mun. Agriculturist-Hermosa 51. Ms. Arcilla Demitita Mun. Agriculturist-Subic 52. Mr. Ferdinand Manalili Municipal Administrator-Dinalupihan 53. Ms. Myrna Aglibot Municipality of Subic 54. Vet Viy Nortex 55. Mr. James Lee-Pres. Olongapo City Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce 56. Elvie Gozun Sumadchat Palakor quarry 57. Romualdo Ramos PAO-Zambales 58. Eric Lopez Peninsula State University-Bataan 59. Roberto Serrano PEO-Bataan 60. Denis Jerie Cruz Peo-Zambales 61. Rosini Reyes PMSI/SBMA 62. Ms. Soledad Reyes PPDO-Provincial Capitol of Bataan 63. Ms. Ma. Carmelita Hina PPDO-Provincial Capitol of Bataan 64. Engr. Bryan Bool PPDO-Zambales 65. Shoji Watanabe President/Animo JWS Corp. 66. Marites Sanglay Prov. Tourism Office-Zambales 67. George Lorenzana Prov. Tourism Office-Zambales 68. Arch. Quintin Sajorda Prov. Tourism Office-Zambales 69. Bryan Majarreis Province of Bataan-Tourism 70. Mr. Caesar Cuayson Provincial Capitol of Bataan (Prov.Tourism Office) 71. Ryan Aquino SBDMC 72. Mr. Dante Romano SBMA 73. Rosemarie Ourte SBMA 74. Ronnie Yambao SBMA IPD 75. Virgilio Valdes SBMA IPD 76. Rommel Ramos SBMA IPD 77. Frederick Pacuan SBMA MEDIA 78. Ruben Veloria SBMA MPD

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79. Engr. Joseph Amigo SBMA-Land and Asset 80. Arch. De Guzaman SBMA-PDO 81. Lourdes De Guzman SBMA-PDO 82. Richard Tabangin SBMA-Planning 83. Jem Camba SBMA-Tourism 84. Porita Zabala SBMA-Tourism 85. Rodel Mayor SBMA-Tourism 86. Edgar Zamora Science Park of the Philippines 87. Mr. Kenneth Peralta Subic Bay Chapter of Commerce 88. Danny Piano Subic Chamber 89. Ellen Quezon TAM Planners 90. Ms. Angelita Cruz Tourism Officer-Hermosa 91. Herman Sumadchat Treadstone 189 92. Jose Dolgon Zambales 93. George Lorenzana ZAMSCET

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Annex “E-6” PROCEEDINGS

BATAAN-ZAMBALES STAKEHOLDER’S FORUM ON THE SCAD CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN 29 May 2009 Subic Bay Development Management Corp., Inc. (SBDMC)

Registration started: 9:00am Meeting started: 10:00am

1.0 Opening Rites

Master of ceremonies, Mr. Archimedes Reyes, welcomed the guests and announced the commencement of the forum. An invocation was offered by Ms. Jean Nunag, SCADC Public Relations Staff. After which, the National Anthem was sung.

The introductory remarks were given by Chief of Staff, Ms. Erlinda Pamintuan. She first introduced the three Urban Planners who worked on the preparation of the SCoLUP. In her speech, she stated that the forum’s objective was to present the final draft to the stakeholders for the purpose of inviting their comments, concerns and suggestions. She appreciated the participants’ taking part in this endeavor which is a milestone in the development of the SCAD Corridor master plan. She expressed her confidence that through everyone’s effort, the vision of developing the SCAD Corridor as the most competitive logistics hub in the Asia Pacific region will soon be realized.

Mr. Reyes then introduced the Development Champion of the Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region, Chief Executive and Chairman of SCADC, Secretary Edgardo Pamintuan for the opening remarks.

Secretary Edgardo D. Pamintuan started his speech by welcoming the participants and acknowledging the guests of the forum. He also shared his pride in having an expressway of high standards like the SCTEx in the country. With that, he began his introduction on the SCoLUP.

The SCoLUP is a collective effort of the planning team and various stakeholders which includes the LGUs, the private sector, and civil society groups. Having come up with an initial draft on the SCoLUP, the planners presented it to the stakeholders and consulted them for significant issues which might affect the planning considerations. This project, according to the Secretary, is the first step towards the realization of President Gloria Arroyo’s vision, as stated in the 2005 SONA, of making SCTEx the epicentre of growth and development in the country.

The SCoLUP shall lay down the foundation for the development of approximately 100,000 has of contiguous land that stretches along the SCTEx, within the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan and Zambales. The Secretary said that if this project succeeds, it is to become a landmark – a most ambitious development project in the history of our country.

Secretary Pamintuan also agreed with PGMA’s emphasis on engaging in massive infrastructure developments to combat the present economic crisis. They believe that this will open opportunities for investments and employment. As part of these

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developments, the SCTEx is envisioned to effect a more efficient food production, multi- modal logistics delivery system, industrial services centre, tourism facilities, human settlements, education and health services enclaves, retirement houses and villages, and green corridor.

Secretary Pamintuan then shared his observations on the achievements of USA, Japan, and other developed nations. He said that we can benefit from their experiences and missteps. He also pointed out our advantage of having learned our lessons in the 1997 Asian Meltdown which has prepared us for the ongoing global crisis.

Investing in infrastructure projects will serve to be valuable in our attempt to reach our maximum potential for economic growth and development. One of these investments is the SCAD Corridor which is expected to open vast opportunities for the country. It is to be developed as a production and service oriented logistics corridor with three equidistant hubs namely the land hub in Tarlac, air hub in Clark, and water hub in Subic; and three equidistant nodes which are MTA, MCA, and MSA.

The SCoLUP, on the other hand, is only at a conceptual level. But it is in this first step, the Secretary believes, that we are able to move towards future success.

2.0 Presentation of SCOLUP by SCADC Urban Planners

Mr. Reyes introduced Mr. Lester Valdes, Project Coordinator and Logistics Consultant for the presentation of the SCoLUP overview.

Mr. Valdes started with a brief mention on the W-Growth Corridor Development Framework Plan for Central Luzon. He said that it will be taken into a more detailed level through the SCoLUP. This was followed by his presentation on the rationale, scope and benefits of having the SCoLUP. He also gave an overview on the Proposed Framework Plan where he mentioned the proposal of making the SCAD Corridor a production- oriented logistics corridor with three equidistant hubs and nodes. He proceeded with a summary of inputs from the plenary discussions and consultative meetings with the LGU Planners. He then discussed the institutional, major policy and legal recommendations. After which, he handed the presentation to Arch. Armando Alli, Project Manager, for a regional overview on the SCoLUP.

Arch. Armando N. Alli started his presentation with the discussion of the SCAD Corridor Development Concept Map. He then gave a more detailed explanation of the Proposed Framework Plan which was mentioned by Mr. Valdes in his presentation. After which, he presented the Existing Zoning and Comprehensive Land Use Plan where he emphasized on the preservation of designated agricultural areas. He said that this will also preserve the production capabilities of the Corridor to supply a lot of agricultural products. He proceeded by discussing the SCoLUP Area Distribution where he expounded on PUDs. He then discussed the Land Suitability for New Development and the Corridor Conceptual Land Use Plan. Arch. Alli again emphasized on the preservation of productive agricultural areas and the utilization of idle agricultural land. He also clarified that the utilization of these idle lands must still be consistent with the concept of the Corridor Plan. With that he ended his presentation.

Arch. Michael Tomeldan, SCoLUP Architect-Planner, assigned to Bataan-Zambales continued the presentation by further discussing the process of analyzing the corridor’s land resources, and determining their “suitability” or “non-suitability” for new

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developments. The Land Suitability Map was developed to allow the Planners to determine the suitability of land for the development of areas along the corridor. According to Arch. Tomeldan, it is an important consideration in their proposal for the Conceptual Land Use Plan. He then presented the Summary of Current, Emerging and Potential Roles of LGUs along the SCAD Corridor for the provinces of Bataan and Zambales that was first presented and refined by stakeholders in the First Consultative Session held February 4, 2009 at the Clark Hostel in Pampanga. He ended his presentation with the breakdown of the proposed and existing land uses, and the Estimated Area Distribution within the Bataan and Zambales segment of the SCAD Corridor.

3.0 Open forum with the stakeholders

After the presentation of Arch. Tomeldan, Mr. Lester Valdes officially opened the floor for further questions, issues and concerns. Mr. Ronnie Yambao from SBMA Investments first mentioned the discussions he heard on the inevitable stands of Subic to go outside the Freeport Zone because of its emerging scarcity of land. He also shared his thoughts on the difficulty in securing properties along the Corridor since most of these are agricultural areas and privately owned lands. He then inquired on how SCADC and the stakeholders can secure properties that can be utilized for industries that can synergize with the development plans of Subic and Clark.

Basing from his development experience, Mr. Valdes responded by citing SLEX as an example. He said that one of the reasons for the fast and uncontrolled developments in SLEX is due to large contiguous lands owned by a single proprietor. Most of the investors prefer these areas since it offers a more convenient process of negotiations of having to deal with only a single owner. Mr. Valdes strongly believes that this issue must be addressed.

Moreover, Arch. Tomeldan said that there are areas where they prefer to direct development for a more efficient use of land. An example is the municipality of Hermosa which is also close to the Subic Freeport Zone. He mentioned that Hermosa was willing to preserve its agricultural lands and allocated an Economic Zone specifically for industries to efficiently manage its land resources. Arch. Tomeldan informed the body that the Economic Zone in Hermosa will welcome investors who would like to locate in their area. Another option is the municipality of Dinalupihan to the west and north of the Dinalupihan-Hermosa SCTEx Exit. He said that on the north and western portion close to the Dinalupihan-Hermosa Exit, beyond the no-build zone is about 300 hectares that the SCoLUP is proposing as a Built-up area where investors may introduce light industries. Arch. Tomeldan clarified that they prefer to rationalize land uses instead of having pockets of industries which sometimes result in premature conversion and eventual abandonment of the land. He pointed out that uneconomical conversion due to erroneous land speculations of the investor and developer is not an efficient way of managing the land. He explained that conversion should be based on demand for certain land uses rather than land acquisitions that speculate on increase in real estate values with profit as the main motivation.

Furthermore, Arch. Alli pointed out that the SCoLUP is at a conceptual level and these are just initial plans which can later be developed into a master plan. After that, he clarified that the current shape of the no-build zone (a conceptual 1 kilometer x 1 kilometer zone at the SCTEx Exits) is just a representation and a more accurate form to

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represent it will require further study. He also explained that these can serve as the open spaces for the future built-up areas. He said that in the next 50-60 years some portions of the no-build zones may require development to support the built-up areas. He also said that the site around the toll plaza is a good candidate for other types of development since this area will not require the construction of a lot of new roads.

In relation to Arch. Alli’s previous statement, Arch. Tomeldan clarified that the sites for new developments to be recommended in the Subic-Olongapo City-Hermosa- Dinalupihan Area will depend on the kind of investment or type of locator. He mentioned that the BPO, as an example, is one type of investment which can be undertaken as a medium to high-rise development instead of a sprawling development. For such investments, Olongapo City can also be a likely area for the expansion of the Subic Freeport Zone provided that their present urban land use is rationalized.

Arch. Alli also added that part of the development concept is the development of the coastal areas as the possible future Metro Subic Area. He mentioned that this can be a possible area to expand Subic’s operations. He also said that this is a practical alternative because of its proximity to the port. However, as he has pointed out previously, this is not part of the planning area. He said that future studies will look at these areas in detail.

The next question was raised by Arch. Quintin Sajorda, Representative of the Zambales Provincial Tourism Office. He asked why the other portions of Zambales were not considered for development despite its potential for tourism. He pointed out that Iba is considered the beach capital of Central Luzon with its many beaches and resorts. Arch. Tomeldan clarified that it was mentioned in Mr. Valdes’s presentation but was not discussed in detail. He explained that in the Enhanced W-Growth Corridor Plan, the coastline of Zambales was identified as a potential tourism belt. In addition to that, Arch. Alli pointed out that the SCoLUP only covers certain portions of Zambales which are Subic and Olongapo City. He clarified that the portions along the coast of South China Sea are not part of the planning area.

He then mentioned that for the entire corridor, it is actually the portions of Bataan and Zambales which have the highest potential for tourism. In addition, Mr. Valdes mentioned that the plans for a tourism belt will be considered in the next planning efforts. He mentioned that one of the feedbacks from the LGUs was that of having a potential upland tourism belt from Tarlac to Floridablanca. Mr. Valdes said that in the future, this potential upland tourism belt may also connect to the proposed tourism belt along the coastline of Zambales. Furthermore, Arch. Oscar Molina, Project Architect, stated that one component of the Corridor Plan is the linkage between Floridablanca and San Marcelino which is a response to the recognition of the tourism potential of Iba.

Mr. Herman Sumadchat from Treadstone 189 inquired on the future plans of the Department of National Defense for the Basa Air Base particularly regarding on the possible transfer of the Air Force personnel from Clark and the improvement of the Basa facilities. He wanted to know so that they can be prepared with products and services for the future needs of the Air Force personnel. As a response, Mr. Valdes said that since it has been donated for the purposes of defense, the Basa Air Base will revert back to the original owners once it stops its operations or if even considered for conversion. Using it for purposes other than that of its current use will not be possible unless some arrangements with the original owners are made. In addition, Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco,

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Director of Infrastructure and Utilities pointed out that the transfer of the squadrons to Basa Air Base has not been officially decided yet.

Mr. Ferdinand Manalili, Municipal Administrator of Dinalupihan discussed their need for a direct access to SCTEx. He said that Dinalupihan was bypassed and as a result, many businesses in their area suffered economic losses. He also added that they have recognized the need for housing and they have responded by providing areas for this type of development. They have also identified areas for possible light industries. He was then worried that the lack of an exit or direct access to the SCTEx might discourage potential investors and locators to invest in their area.

Arch. Tomeldan pointed out that it is the presence of the SCTEx which has taken away their businesses and not the absence of an exit. He proposed an access road which will connect the present Exit to the Olongapo-San Fernando-Gapan Road to the west as an alternative solution to Mr. Manalili’s concern. He then made clarifications that this proposed access road is still subject to a feasibility study. This led to Mr. Manalili’s inquiry on the period of time needed before they can instigate the construction of this access road. Mr. Valdes then explained that their initial approach is to first identify priority areas. After that, they will have to let the DPWH do a feasibility study on the area and the proposed development.

Mr. Herbert Barrios from Hermosa Ecozone Development Corporation first addressed Mr. Yambao’s concern. He informed him that the Hermosa Ecozone has an available 100 hectares of land area ready for potential industrial locators. After that, he proceeded by raising his concern on not having a direct access to the SCTEx. He questioned the policy of the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) that prevents them from connecting to the access road to SCTEx which they feel is integral in promoting the ecozone and to improving its operations.

Acknowledging the importance of Mr. Barrios’s request, Mr. Valdes gave an assurance that this concern will be brought up to BCDA.

Mr. George Lorenzana, representative from the Office of the Governor of Zambales shared his views on Singapore’s planning efforts which included the allocation of a large area for the development of an expat community. He said that Singapore, having studied the needs of the expats, succeeded in attracting more investors through this development. With that, he suggested to also consider this type of investment within Clark. Mr. Valdes responded by saying that in the next planning efforts, an expat housing area will definitely be considered in the study of Metro Clark and even Metro Subic Area.

Mr. Marlon Manuel, Hermosa MPDO representative requested for proper considerations for their watershed. He also mentioned the flood control project of the DPWH which proposes for a viaduct. He said that the DPWH was negligent in situating the channel for the proposed viaduct in the development and growth area of Hermosa without having any concrete plans for the affected area. He mentioned that they have been looking into the potential of the Hermosa Ecozone and such negligence might be detrimental to its development. He therefore stressed the need for better coordination of LGUs and national agencies to avoid conflicts and possible negative impacts of proposed projects such as those feared to result from the proposed viaduct in Hermosa.

Mr. Valdes pointed out that the mentioned DPWH project has been prepared and developed even before the preparations of the SCoLUP was started. He said that they

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felt the need to urgently finish the SCoLUP to coordinate it with the plans of the LGUs and national agencies. He stated that necessary adjustments might be required to make plans complement each other.

Arch. Alli agreed that a coordinated plan is essential. He explained that collectively, the concepts of conservation, flood control, watershed management, and surface water impoundment will result in one coordinated engineering intervention. However, Arch. Alli emphasized that the SCoLUP is only at a conceptual level. He said that in the future, these concerns must be taken into account to come up with a solution beneficial to everyone involved.

Arch. Tomeldan then emphasized on the significance of having the SCoLUP. He also explained that it is important for them to understand the concept in the context of the entire corridor so that they can be guided with the developments within their respective areas.

Furthermore, Arch. Alli expounded on the reason for proposing a viaduct instead of a coastal road. He explained that a coastal road will create problems on the natural flow of water because of its tendency to also act as a dam. He also added that the type of soil within that area is not suitable for construction of a coastal road. Thus, an engineering intervention in the form of a viaduct was proposed.

Ms. Arcella Demitita from the Subic Agricultural Department mentioned that their representatives from the planning office were not around and that she cannot speak in behalf of their Planning Officer. Nonetheless, she pointed out that only a few agricultural areas in Subic are part of the corridor plan but justification is still required for their conversion if ever considered for development.

In addition, Mr. George Lorenzana shared his view that a larger organized central authority for the Subic Bay area might help attract more investors. He said that the vast potential of Subic Town lies in the development of Subic Bay. He also agreed with Subic’s role as an area for settlements and industrial developments.

The next concern was raised by Engr. Marivic Nieras, OIC of Olongapo City Planning Office. She mentioned that they have applied for the reclassification of some of their forest areas included in the Corridor Plan. She then inquired if SCADC can do something to help expedite their application to DENR for the reclassification of certain forest areas in Olongapo City.

Mr. Valdes replied with an emphasis on the consideration for the preservation of the natural environment. He also added that they are not familiar with the technical considerations for conversion. Nevertheless, these concerns will serve as inputs in the next planning phase which will focus on the Metropolitan areas. He then cited Arch. Tomeldan’s recommendation of infilling or redevelopment for Olongapo City. He explained that this is the more practical approach since this will avoid negative impacts on their watershed. He also added that in the case of proposing for conversion, only the areas which they have identified as safe and practical will be considered.

Mr. Herbert Barrios suggested to involve the HLURB. He said that one way to implement the SCoLUP is through the Zoning Ordinances which will be adapted by the LGUs. He then stated that the HLURB has the authority over the approval of the Zoning

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Ordinances. For that reason, Mr. Barrios believes that it is beneficial to make the HLURB the implementer of the development plan.

Arch. Alli clarified that the preparation of the Zoning Ordinance will have to be a logical next step after CLUPs are revised. He said that both preparations of CLUP and Zoning Ordinance will require a lot of public consultations and it is at those times when HLURB will get involved. He also stated that the possible current involvement of the HLURB will only be for policy issues and not on the detailed development or redevelopment of CLUPs or CLWUPs. But in the case of chartered cities like Olongapo, he said that the HLURB is definitely involved. In addition, Arch. Alli said that settlements and subdivision developments are in the hands of the local government while condominium and office buildings are under the HLURB.

Mr. Barrios responded by saying that the HLURB is monitoring their subdivisions annually. He said that the HLURB has the authority to cancel the permits of the developers. He also clarified that the approval of the development permit falls under the authority of the local government while the monitoring of the development is in the hands of the HLURB.

Mr. Ferdinand Manalili expressed his appreciation on the preparation of the SCoLUP. However, he also stated his worries in the implementation of this plan once a change in administration takes place.

Mr. Romualdo Ramos from the Zambales PAO, pointed out that Zambales has a vast potential for development. He also agreed that the construction and completion of the San Marcelino-Floridablanca Road, Tarlac-Iba-Botolan Road, and North Rail Line will result in growth and development in their area. He then expressed his hopes on benefitting from this plan in the future.

As a response to Mr. Manalili’s previous comment, Mr. Valdes stated that the next administration has the option to change the plans that has been proposed during the previous administration. However, the next administration will find it hard to change a well consulted plan that has already been adapted and ingrained within the LGUs. He then encouraged the stakeholders to adapt the SCoLUP if they have been convinced that it is acceptable and beneficial, and according to the way they see development in their respective areas.

In addition, Mr. Valdes cited Clark’s master plans as an example. He said that the master plan proposed during the time of Mr. Licuanan, former SCADC Chairman, was the one that has been adapted. This was mainly because the staffs of Clark were also part of the planning efforts and everyone involved was consulted.

With no further comments, Mr. Valdes introduced Engr. Teresito Tiyotuyco for the closing remarks.

In Engr. Tiotuyco’s closing remarks, he appreciated the stakeholders for their efforts to take part in the forum and in the plans for the development of their region, particularly the SCAD Corridor. He said that their questions, comments and suggestions have made the forum interesting. He then expounded on Clark’s master plan that was mentioned by Mr. Valdes. He said that the master plan proposed during the administration of Mr. Licuanan, was adapted because of its realistic and practical approach to the needs of Clark. Furthermore, Engr. Tiotuyco recognized the potential for tourism especially in Zambales.

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He stated that he considers it to be a magnet for possible locators and investors. He also said that the beaches and the breathtaking sceneries are important resources for tourism development. He ended by encouraging the stakeholders to realize the plans in order to develop the vast potential of the area.

The stakeholders’ forum ended at 1:00 PM.

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EVENT PHOTOS

Fig1Mr. Archimedes Reyes, master of Fig2Ms. Erlinda Pamintuan, giving the ceremonies, welcoming the participants introductory remarks of the Bataan-Zambales Stakeholders’ Forum

Fig3Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan, delivering Fig 4 Mr. Lester Valdes, Logistics the opening remarks Consultant, presenting an overview of the SCoLUP

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Fig 5 Participants of the Bataan-Zambales Stakeholders’ Forum on the SCoLUP listen as Mr. Lorenzana, representative from the Office of the Governor of Zambales, shares his views on the development of the SCAD Corridor

Fig 6 Arch. Michael Tomeldan, Project Architect, responds to one of the issues raised during the open forum

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Fig 8 Arch. Quintin Sajorda, Fig 9 Mr. Herman Sumadchat, representative of the Zambales Provincial representative of Treadstone 189, Tourism Office, inquires why Zambales inquiring on the future plans of the was not considered for development Department of National Defense for the despite its tourism potential Basa Air Base

Fig 10 Mr. Ferdinand Manalili, Municipal Fig 11 Mr. Herbert Barrios, Hermosa Administrator of Dinalupihan, discussing Ecozone Development Corporation concerns in their area, particularly the felt representative, questions the policy of the need for direct access to the SCTEx Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) that prevents them from connecting to the access road to SCTEx which they feel is integral in promoting the ecozone and to improving its operations.

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Fig 12 Mr. George Lorenzana of Fig13 Engr. Marlon Manuel, Hermosa Zambales sharing his view that a larger MPDO representative, stressing the organized central authority for the Subic need for better coordination of LGUs Bay area might help attract more and national agencies to avoid conflicts investors. and possible negative impacts of proposed projects such as those feared to result from the proposed viaduct in Hermosa

Fig 14 Ms. Arcella Demitita, Subic Fig 15 Engr. Marivic Nierras, Officer-in- Agricultural Department representative, charge of Olongapo City Planning Office, pointing out that only a few agricultural inquiring if something can be done to areas in Subic are part of the corridor help expedite their application to DENR plan but justification is required for their for the reclassification of certain forest conversion if ever considered for areas in Olongapo City development

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Fig 16 Mr. Romualdo Ramos, PAO- Zambales representative, expressing his hope that the benefits that the SCoLUP proposals offer would materialize

Fig 17 Engr. Teresito Tiotuyco, Director DIU, SCADC, CDC, thanking and commending the participants in making the Bataan-Zambales Stakeholders’ Forum a success through their efforts in involving themselves in the discussions which lead to significant information that will greatly help improve the SCoLUP

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