Sta. Mercedes Beach Front Ricefield

Maragondon River Limbones Cove

Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Church Carabao Island

Bonifacio Trial House Bonifacio Shrine

Mt. Pico de Loro Statute of Bros. Emiliano & Mariano Riego de Dios

Maragondon’s “ONE TOWN ONE PRODUCT”

Mts. Palaypalay /Mataas na Gulod Munipal Building

1 PANANAW

“Makasaysayang MARAGONDON

na may maunlad, mapayapa

at malinis na pamayanan,

may nagkakaisang mamamayan

na may pananalig sa Diyos at may kakayahang makipagtagisan

sa iba’t-ibang larangan”

2 MISYON

“Upang makamit namin ang aming mga pananaw, aming:

1. Hihikayatin ang bawa’t mamamayan na maging masigasig sa pagpapayaman ng kasaysayan at kultura ng bayan;

2. Itataas ang kakayahan tungo sa isang maunlad na kabuhayan sa pamamagitan ng makabagong teknolohiya at pamamaraan;

3. Ipapatupad ang mga batas at alituntunin ng kapayapaan at kaayusan;

4. Itataguyod ang pagmamahal sa kapaligiran upang di mapinsala ang likas na yaman;

5. Papasiglahin ang pagtutulungan at pagkakaisa ng mamamayan at pamahalaan;

6. Itataas ang antas ng kaalaman sa pandaigdigang larangan.

3 SCHEMATIC FRAMEWORK OF DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

RESOURCES NEEDS AVAILABLE IDENTIFICATION

MUNICIPAL STRATEGY

PROJECT FUNDS IDENTIFICATION MOBILIZATION COST/BENEFIT CREDIT SOURCES

INVESTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

JOB CREATION

SUSTAINABLE POVERTY DEVELOPMENT ALLEVIATION

ENVIRONMENTAL LIVELIHOOD PROTECTION DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY TRAINING, ORGANIZING & EDUCATION

4 MUNICIPALITY OF MARAGONDON:An Overview

Situated 54 kilometers south of Metro Manila and elevates 78 feet above sea level, along the flatlands of the mountain ranges bordering Province and , is the Maragondon town in the historical province of brave Cavitenos. It is at the western part of the province at approximately 120 degrees 40.4 minutes East longitude and 140 degrees 10.6 minutes North latitude.

It is one of the oldest town and the biggest enconmienda in Cavite during the Spanish regime. The encomienda comprises the present towns of , Ternate, Gen. Aguinaldo, Alfonso and Magallanes. On March 31, 1857, Ternate was separated from Maragondon; Gen. Aguinaldo and Alfonso on 1858; and Magallanes (Banitan) on June 15, 1879. At present Maragondon is the largest town in the province with an approximate area of 16,549 hectares. The neighboring municipalities are Naic on the North; on the North-East; Ternate on the west; , Batangas on the South; Bailen and Alfonso on the East; and Magallanes on the South-West. The 27 barangays of Maragondon are 1-A, Poblacion 1-B, Poblacion 2-A, Poblacion 2-B, Caingen, Garita A, Garita B, San Miguel A, San Miguel B, Pinagsanhan A, Pinagsanhan B, Bucal 1, Bucal 2, Bucal 3-A, Bucal 3-B, Bucal 4-A, Bucal 4-B, Tulay A (Kanluran), Tulay B (Silangan), Pantihan 1, Pantihan 2, Pantihan 3, Pantihan 4, Mabato, Talipusngo, Layong Mabilog and Sta. Mercedes (Patungan). As an agricultural town, the primary means of livelihood is farming and the principal crops are rice, sugar cane, corn, cassava, banana, pineapple, etc.

The different years of establishment of Maragondon were in 1611, 1690 , 1727 and 1754. This maybe attributed to the three religious orders (the Franciscans, Recollects and the Jesuits) who attended to the spiritual needs of the town people. The Franciscans established the first “visita” (Provincia de San Gregorio de Magno) on 1611, while the Recollects in 1690 established the “Fundacion Eclesiastico” that is, creating the town as a regular parish of Our Lady of the Assumption whose feast is celebrated every 14th and 15th of August. In 1727, Maragondon, then a barrio of Silang became a municipality. The first appointed “gobernadorcillo” was Don Gregorio Silvestre. After its independence from Silang, Maragondon has been under the (corregimiento) government of (now ) until 1754 when Spanish Governor General Pedro Manuel Arandia (1754 – 1759) abolished the politico-military administration and restored Maragondon to Cavite Province.

The former name of Maragondon was “Madagundong” which is synonymous to “Maugong”. This name was derived from Uugong. The place where the first seat of the civil government of Maragondon was established.

5 Uugong is a place in Capantayan were the cascading waters created a resounding sound - - - - - “dagundong”. Thus the name Madagundong.

With the changing mood of the people and having been dissatisfied with the name Madagundon, the people petitioned to the gobernadorcillo to change the name Madagundong to Marigondon, in honor of the town’s patron saint. “The Nuestra Senora Maria de la Asuncion”.

When the American came, a Geographic Committee of prominent Filipino was created that investigated and revised the name of Philippine towns and provinces. It was Lope K. Santos a member of the said committee who recommend that the name Marigondon officially renamed “Maragondon”.

During the Revolution of 1896, many brave sons of Maragondon fought for the independence of the Motherland. Most prominent were Gen. Emiliano Riego de Dios, elected Secretary of War at the Tejeros Convention, Gen. Mariano Riego de Dios, Col. Esteban Infante, Col. Crisostomo Riel, Don Vicente Somoza, a member of the Malolos Convention and Col. Antero Reyes, Commanding Officer of the Volcan Mayon Regiment of the Infantry Corps who died in defense of Legaspi City.

It was in this town where Supremo Andres Bonifacio was court-martialled for the crime of Treason. Four of the seven members of the consejo de Guerra were illustrious sons of Maragondon, namely: Gen. Mariano Riego de Dios, Col. Crisostomo Riel, Col. Esteban Infante and Don Sulficio Anthony. However, in the records of the trial, of the members from Maragondon, only Col. Esteban Infante was the signatory for the death sentence.

On May 10, 1897, at the plain of Mt. Hulog, which was then called Mt. Nagpatong at Pinagsanhan B, the two brother Andres and Procopio Bonifacio, met their tragic death when Commandante Lazaro Macapagal executed the death sentence.

On the same date three brigades of the Spanish Soldiers under the command of Gov. Gen. Primo de Rivera attacked Maragondon, which was then the seat of government of Gen. Aguinaldo.

The full scale attack on Maragondon took place on the twelfth of May with enemy pressing from three sides. The insurgent undoubtedly considered Maragondon as their last refuge in Cavite and for that reason offered heavy resistance at the convent where we found the enemy dead in large numbers.

6 The church and the convent were surrounded by a thick stone wall through which loopholes and been made for the defenders to fire through. The resistance was stubborn until the Spaniards rolled their batteries of mountain artilleries into place and fired almost at point blank range, shattering the wall into rubble. Overwhelmed by superior numbers and irresistable artillery fire, the survivors fled along a ravine that led to foothills, just in time to escape from the enveloping movement of the enemy column that came in from the coast. This was an account from Spanish eyewitness. With the fall of Maragondon to the Spaniards, Gen. by using mountain trails, escaped to Biak-na Bato, where he established the revolutionary government.

The historical and tourist spots in the municipality are: the house where Andres and Procopio Bonifacio were court-martialled; Mt. Nagpatong, where the two brothers were killed and burried; the house of Gen. Emiliano Riego de Dios; the 384 years old catholic church with its baroque altar and pulpit; the majestic Maragondon River ; the panoramic view of mountain ranges specifically at Talipusngo; the Kay Akle Irrigation Dam; Mabato Waterfalls and beach resort and the ambush site at Bucal 4.

There is a common belief among town people in Maragondon, especially during the rainy season that whenever Mt. Pico de Loro is enveloped with dark clouds it is ominous that heavy rain will surely fall. Likewise, there is also a belief that the sleeping beautiful mountain of Maragondon will one day be awakened and amidst its virgin forest will rise different tall structures as a symbol of her prosperity and development.

With the integrated programs and project which has been institutionalized by the government for radial development coupled by the mass support and cooperation of the people, both in the public and private sectors, our aspiration as a people for a progressive and peaceful Maragondon is not a impossible dream. For colloquially the name Maragondon connotes “Magtagumpay” dissatisfied with the name Madagundong, the people petitioned to her revolutionary name during the historical year of 1896.

7 I. STATISTICAL DATA

1990 TOTAL POPULATION (AS PER CENSUS OF 1990)

TOTAL 21,374

(1991 – 1994 Projected by growth rate of 2.4%)

1991

Male 11,578 Female 11,253

TOTAL 22,831

1992

Male 12,627 Female 12,320

TOTAL 24,947

1993

Male 13,172 Female 12,833

TOTAL 26,005

1994

Male 13,396 Female 13,051

TOTAL 26,447

1995 (AS PER NATIONAL CENSUS RECORD)

Male 12,960 Female 12,868

TOTAL 25,828

8 1996 – 1999 (BASED ON NSO’s GROWTH RATE OF 6.92%) 1996

Male 13,856 Female 13,758

TOTAL 27,614

1997

Male 14,814 Female 14,710

TOTAL 29,524

1998

Male 15,839 Female 15,727

TOTAL 31,566

1999

Male 16,935 Female 16,815

TOTAL 33,750

2000 (Based on 2000 National Census Record)

Male 15,722 Female 15,455

TOTAL 31,177

2001 (Based on Projected Growth Rate of 3.84%)

Male 16,326 Female 16,209

TOTAL 32,535

9 2002 (Based on Projected Growth Rate of 3.84%)

Male 16,953 Female 16,831

TOTAL 33,784

2003

Male 17,347 Female 17,596

TOTAL 34,943

2004

Male 18,013 Female 18,230

TOTAL 36,243

2005

Male 18,705 Female 18,929

TOTAL 37,634

2006

Male 19,424 Female 19,653

TOTAL 39,077

2007 (ACTUAL SURVEY)

Male 16,926 Female 16,678

TOTAL 33,604

10 2008 (Base Year is 2007-- Actual Survey)

Male 17,169 Female 17,098

TOTAL 34,112

2009

Male 17,355 Female 17,272

TOTAL 34,627

2010

Male 17,527 Female 17,623

TOTAL 35,150

2011

Male 17,879 Female 17,802

TOTAL 35,681

11 A.) CLASS/TYPE OF MUNICIPALITY

3rd Class/ Agricultural

B.) GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

Maragondon is located in the western part of the province at approximately 120 degrees 40’ 4” longitude and 140 degrees 10’ 6” latitude. It is situated along the foothills of the mountain range bordering the provinces of Cavite and Batangas; bounded on the west by Ternate; on the north by Naic and Indang; on the south by Nasugbu, Batangas; on the east by Gen. Aguinaldo and Alfonso and on the southeast by Magallanes.

1. LOCATION MAP (Please see attached)

C. AREA IN HECTARES: 16,549 hectares

D. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

1. Poblacion1-A 15.Bucal3-B 2. Poblacion 1-B 16. Bucal 4 – A 3. Poblacion 2- A 17. Bucal 4- B 4. Poblacion 2 – B 18. Tulay A 5. Caingen 19. Tulay B 6. GaritaA 20.Pantihan1 7. Garita B 21. Pantihan 2 8. SanMiguelA 22.Pantihan3 9. San Miguel B 23. Pantihan 4 10. Pinagsanhan A 24. Mabato 11. Pinagsanhan B 25. Talipusngo 12. Bucal 1 26. Sta. Mercedes 13. Bucal 2 27. Layong Mabilog 14. Bucal 3 – A

E. TOPOGRAPHY

Being an upland municipality, Maragondon is predominantly mountainous with an elevation of approximately 78 feet above sea level. On the southern side are its well known mountain ranges which serve as

12 natural buffer and potent factors for tourism and recreational development. Some of these are: Mt. Pico de Loro, Mt. Palaypalay, Mt. Hulog, Mt. Mataas na Gulod, Mt. Nagpatong and Mt. Buntis. Another topographical feature is Kay Akle Irrigation Dam which gets its water supply from the major rivers of Maragondon.

F. PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

1. Maragondon Elementary School 2. Bucal 1 3. Bucal 2 4. Bucal 4 5. San Miguel 6. Layong Mabilog 7. Pinagsanhan 8. Tulay 9. Sta. Mercedes 10. Mabato 11. Pantihan 1 12. Pantihan 2 13. Pantihan 3 14. Pantihan 4 15. Talipusngo

G. PREPARATORY SCHOOLS

1. Public Day Care Centers 1.1 Poblacion 1 1.2 Poblacion 2 – A 1.3 Poblacion 2-B 1.4 Garita A 1.5 Caingin 1.6 Pinagsanhan A 1.7 Pinagsanhan B 1.8 San Miguel A 1.9 San Miguel B 1.10 Garita B 1.11 Bucal 1 1.12 Bucal 2 1.13 Bucal 3 1.14 Bucal 4 1.15 Pantihan 1 1.16 Pantihan 2

13 1.17 Pantihan 3 1.18 Pantihan 4 1.19 Layong Mabilog 1.20 Mabato 1.21 Sta. Mercedes A 1.22 Sta. Mercedes B 1.23 Tulay A 1.24 Tulay B 1.25 Isaiahville 1.26 Garita B

2. Private Learning Schools

2.1 Maragondon Parochial School 2.2 Bishop Gatdula Guidance and Learning Center 2.3 Living Word Foundational Learning Center 2.4 Maragondon Casa Nueva Montessori 2.5 Maragondon Baptist Christian Church 2.6 Eagle’s Nest Tutorial School 2.7 Mabacao Christian Learning Center

H. PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1. Maragondon Parochial School 2. Maragondon Casa Nueva Montessori

I. PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

1. Cavite Science National High School 2. Maragondon National High School 3. Bucal National High School 4. Pulo ni Sara National High School

J. PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

1. Maragondon Casa Nueva Montessori

K. TERTIARY LEVEL Polytechnic University of the

14 L. CHURCHES

1. Catholic Church/Chapels a. Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Poblacion b. Saint Raphael Chapel - Garita c. San Miguel Chapel - San Miguel d. San Antonio de Padua - Bucal e. San Juan Chapel - Pinagsanhan f. Nuestra Señora de la Paz - Pantihan 1,2,3,4 g. Holy Family Chapel - Tulay h. San Isidro Chapel - Mabato i. San Jose Chapel - Talipusngo j. BlackNazareneChapel - LayongMabilog

2. Aglipayan Church/Chapel a. Philippine Independent Church (PIC) - Poblacion 2 b.Bucal2PIC -Bucal2 c. Bucal 4 PIC - Bucal 4 d. Holy Family Chapel - Tulay e.Bucal1`PIC -Bucal1

3. Seventh-Day Adventist Church a. Bucal 2 b. Garita A c. Tulay d. Sta. Mercedes e. Talipusngo

4. Iglesia ni Cristo Chapel a. Poblacion 2 b. Bucal 4 c. Layong Mabilog

5. Protestant Church a. Maragondon Evangelical Church - Garita b. Bucal 2 Protestant Church - Bucal 2 c. Tulay Protestant Church - Tulay B

6. Kataas-taasang Ama ng Lupa at Kalangitan a. Pantihan 1 K.A.L.K. - Pantihan 1 b. Tulay K.A.L.K. - Tulay B

15 7. Other Churches 7.1 Born- Again Church a. Bucal 1 b. Caingen c. Tulay B d. Poblacion 1-A

7.2 International Baptist Church a. Garita B b. Poblacion 2-A c. Tulay B d. Bucal 3-A 7.3 Assembly of God

M. CEMETERY

1. Maragondon Catholic Cemetery - Poblacion 1 2. Aglipayan Cemetery - Bucal 1 3. Mabacao Protestant Cemetery - Tulay B 4. Campo Santo - Garita B 5.PuloniSaraCemetery - Pantihan4 6. Patungan Cemetery - Sta. Mercedes

16 II. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROGRAM:

A. PHYSICAL RESOURCES

1. SOIL

SOIL TYPE LAND AREA PERCENT (Has.)

a. Guadalupe Clay 957 5.8 b. Magallanes Loam 2,371 14.3 c. Magallanes Clay Loam 6,387 38.6 d. Guadalupe Clay Loam 159 1.0 e. Mountain Soil 6,528 39.4 f. Patungan Sand 147 .9

2. CLIMATE

a. Dry Season - October to April b. Wet Season - May to September

3. WATER RESOURCES

a. Artesian wells - manually operated and motor run b. Open deep wells c. Spring d. Stream e. River f. Level III – Maragondon Waterworks and Sanitation Association - Pinagsanhan Water District - Mabacao Water District Cooperative Inc.

g. Level II - Layong Mabilog Mabato Pantihan 3

17 4. EXISTING LAND USE

A. Land Use Existing Area Percent (Has.) a. Agricultural Areas 10,265.92818 62.03 Lowland Crops Upland Crops Tree Crops b. Built-up Areas 570.222231 3.45 Residential 428.128761 2.59 Commercial 5.240385 0.03 Institutional 16.805085 0.10 Industrial 1.5 0.01 Parks & Playground 7.75 0.05 Cemetery 9.0 0.05 Roads 100.298 0.61 Dumpsite 1.5 0.01 c. Forest 4,298.48 25.97 d. Special Use Area 1,414.369589 8.55 Tourism 200 1.2 Agri-business 734.948089 4.44 Open Grassland/pasture 367.66 2.22 Water bodies 111.7615 0.68

B. TOURISM

Tourist Spots Location Description/Facilities

1. House were Gat Andres Poblacion 2 Old house by the Angeles Bonifacio was court-martialed Family 2. Mt. Nagpatong Pinagsanhan Shrine/where brothers Andres and Procopio was Killed and buried Site ideal for Camping, Garden Wedding, Special Occasions and Picnic 3. House of Gen. Emiliano Poblacion 2-B Old house of the Riego de Riego de Dios-Secretary Dios of war of the revolutionary government and the 1st military gov’t. of Cavite

18 4. 384 year old Catholic Church Poblacion 1 Baroque Altars and Pulpit 5. Mt.Buntis&Mt.Hulog PinagsanhanB Idealsiteforhiking and camping 6. Mt. Pico de Loro Patungan Has a shape of a sleeping beauty 7. Mabacao Bridge Mabacao Known for their beautiful Sceneries Ideal for picnics, etc. 8. KayAkleIrrigationDam Mabacao 9. Mabato Waterfall and Mabato Beach Resort 10. Overlooking mountain ranges Talipusngo Ideal for camping, hiking and picnics 11. Ambush Site Bucal 4 Ambush site during World War II against the Japanese invaders III. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

A. Roads Length (km) Classification Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth Total

National 17.24 - - 17.24 Provincial 11.69 11.20 - 22.89 City - - - - - Municipal 2.771 1.846 - - 4.846

B. Bridge Name Location Length (LM) Construction

Balitao Bridge Poblacion 1 3.0 Concrete Garita Bridge Garita A 8.5 Concrete Caputatan Bridge San Miguel 6.0 RCDG Tulay Baba Bucal 3 B 6.5 Concrete (overflow) Maragondon Bridge Mabacao 88.9 Composite I-beam simply supported Girder Tulay na Madilim Mabato 6.43 RCDG Pinagsanhan Hanging Bridge Pinagsanhan 105.0 Wood/Cable Hanging Bridge Caingen 125. 0 Wood/Cable Hagdan Bridge Talipusngo 48.77 Super Panel Bayanihan Bridge Pantihan 1 10.0 Concrete (Overflow)

19 IV. LIVELIHOOD

Upon the launching of One Town One Product (OTOP) by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the municipal government of Maragondon identified that bamboo would be the best product since OTOP promotes entrepreneurship and create jobs. Also, OTOP supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to manufacture, offer and market distinctive products or services through the use of indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents. Bamboo has long been a popular material for construction and handicraft in the rural and urban areas. It is preferred not because it is abundant but also because it is light yet strong and durable, straight yet versatile. Unlike hardwoods like narra, yakal, mahogany, etc., that requires a growing period of twenty years or more. Bamboo can be used at the age of three (3) years. Bamboo is versatile raw material. Through the years, its use has largely diversified. It has benefited many industries and sectors. It makes a good material for furniture, fishing gear, handicrafts and musical instruments as well.

BRIEF PROFILE OF MARAGONDON AS BAMBOO CAPITAL OF CAVITE Maragondon is one of the municipalities of the province of Cavite that produces abundant supply of bamboo. About 479.470 hectares (2.9%) of the 16,549 hectares of Maragondon land is devoted to bamboo production. Most of the farmers are engage in bamboo production since its topography is really suited for propagation. But still, aside from tilling their lands and earning from bamboos, farmers are seeking for other ways to alleviate themselves from poverty. Thus, they identified bamboo processing as one of the technology that they want to learn. Bamboo farmers would like to process their crop to improve the value added contribution of this product in their livelihood development.

AREA (in hectares) WITH BAMBOO PLANTATION PER BARANGAY Barangay Area (in hectares) Layong Mabilog 48.21 Mabato 7.20 Talipusngo 13.97 Pantihan 1 15.23 Pantihan 2 12.10 Pantihan 3 11.30 Pantihan 4 11.00 Tulay B 142.97 Pinagsanhan B 217.41 TOTAL 479.47

20 C. HEALTH FACILITIES

Name Location Classification No. of Bed Public Private Personnel Capacity

1. Hospital Garita B / 15 15 Bucal 1 / 4 6 Garita A / 2. Rural HU Garita A / 10 3. Clinic (6) Poblacion 1 / 6 Bucal 2 / 1 Pantihan3 / 1 4. Bgy. Health Station San Miguel / Pinagsanhan / Bucal 1 / Bucal 2 / Bucal 3 / Patungan / Tulay /

5. Botica sa Barangay Pinagsanhan Mabato Tulay Bucal 2 Bucal 3 Mabato Pantihan 3 Patungan

21 CIVIC ORGANIZATION

1. Mabacao Multi-Purpose Cooperative 2. Bucal 3 Farmers Multi-Purpose cooperative 3. Talipusngo Consumer’s Cooperative 4. Caingen Multi-Purpose Cooperative 5. San Nicolas Fishermen Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. 6. Pantihan 4 Multi-Purpose cooperative Inc. 7. Garita Multi-Purpose Cooperative 8. Layong Mabilog Farmers Cooperative Inc. 9. Pantihan 2 Farmers Association 10. Mabato Farmers Association 11. Bucal 1 Farmers Association 12. Bucal 2 Rural Improvement Club 13. Pinagsanhan Rural Improvement Club 14. Patungan Rural Improvement Club 15. Pantihan 4 4-H Club 16. Pantihan 1 4-H Club 17. Pinagsanhan 4-H Club 18. Bucal 2 4-H Club 19. Bucal 4 4-H Club 20. Bucal 1 4-H Club 21. Garita 4-H Club 22. Bucal 4 Samahang Nayon 23. Samahang Nagkakaisang Driver’s Association (SAKADA) 24. SAKADA Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. 25. KABAKA – Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Kaunlaran ng Maragondon, Inc. 26. Pantihan Rural Improvement 27. Sulo ng Tahanan Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. 28. Shoreline Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran Inc. 29. World Vision Foundational Inc. 30. ICCOM – Integrated Communicators and Civic Organization of Maragondon 31. PEAKS – Pico Environmentalist Arbor and Keeping Society 34. MAMAMANGKA- 35. Kawayang Maragondon Rural Workers Association 36. Samahan ng Magkakawayan ng Maragondon 37. Maragondon Municipal Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative 38. Samahan ng mga INA (Maragondon Chapter)

22 V. STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT

The main thrust of Maragondon will be development of agricultural as the main resource of development efforts. The development of agriculture- related activities that would in turn provide income/and employment opportunities would boost the municipality’s development. In carrying out this strategy, new infrastructure projected will be introduce to improve existing one to be able to effect the necessary development. This achievement of such strategy is expected with the implementation of the policy in guiding agriculture into being a strong industrial base. The full potential of the areas agricultural resources will be harnessed. In doing so, some 6,821 has. of agricultural lands suitable for crop production, particularly rice, vegetable and fruit production will be opened up along the establishment of a firm foundation for development. Full exploitation of water resources will be required for the cultivation of lowland area will be mostly planted to rice. Expansion of tree crop areas to complement fruit production for processing and preservation activities and planting of ipil-ipil and bamboo as effective materials for forest conservation will be affected on steeper areas along riverbanks.

VI. SECTORAL STRATEGY

1. Economic Sector

The overriding concern of Maragondon will be to increase productivity of croplands and link these to market areas outside the municipality. Increase productivity will be enhanced through multiple cropping and crop diversification. Intensive fruit, vegetable and rice production will be vigorously pursued to sustain exports and food processing activities.

Introduction of modern farm technology and extension services plus the provision of financial assistance and credit facilities to the agricultural infrastructural support such as the construction and improvement of existing irrigation system to achieve a more increased rice production. Also, the improvement of farm to market roads will also be included to facilitate the marketing of goods.

To attain the objective of self-sufficiency in meat and fish production, the commercial production of livestock and poultry will be emphasized through the encouragement of private investment. This strategy will include provision of extension services and technical know-how.

23 Meanwhile, fish production could also attain higher production through credit extension and introduction of scientific fishing methods.

Another strategy for economic development is to improve economic participation of the people through the establishment of income generating small and medium scale and cottage industries particularly those which will utilize indigenous raw materials. These agriculture- related industries must be developed in the context of the distribution system, feeder roads and other infrastructures.

Economic development also depends upon strategy of conservation and development of forest potentials for tourism. Development and conversion of suitably located parks, wildlife refuge and forest reserves into a municipal park will be instituted.

Similarly, the development of the municipal and historical landmarks will also be undertaken to further enhance the tourism potentials of Maragondon.

2. SOCIAL SECTOR

Emphasis on the provision of social services such as health, manpower development and housing will be the primary concern in this sector, as such, social infrastructures like school houses, barangay health centers and medical hospital and sports complex will be constructed to improve the people’s access to social services. Also, health improvement through the provision of potable water and sanitary toilets will further pursued. Priorities shall be established in providing assistance in the construction of houses, school houses and health facilities while manpower development and health services will be provided and maintained in all barangays.

3. PHYSICAL SECTOR

The strategies of the physical sector call for the strict control in the exploitation of forest resources to preserve natural environment and the introduction of soil management and flood control measures.

Utmost protection of the forest through proper management protection of watersheds and conservation of forest resources should be undertaken. This could be done through tree farming in suitable areas to maintain a good balance between forest and agricultural areas aside from providing watersheds and erosion protection. Its mountain reserves

24 should be protected from Kaingeros and made more accessible for public recreation.

Soil management as a counter measure to erosion will be instituted. Similarly, flood control measures like rehabilitation of drainage facilities will be affected to check periodic floodings in the road network of the municipality.

5. INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR

The strategy for land transport emphasize the improvement of major roads connecting the municipality with other towns and the development activities. In addition to this is the strategy of providing total electrification to Maragondon. This strategy will include the harnessing of the towns power generating potentials. On the other hand, the water resources of the municipality will be fully exploited to provide adequate potable water supply and at the same time provide water for irrigation. The rehabilitation and construction of artesian wells will be undertaken while the improvement of the existing irrigation of new ones will be instituted to increase primarily irrigated areas for agriculture which will provide for the stabilization of food supply.

To provide a municipal wide network of communication facilities, the expansion and improvement of existing communication facilities and services is expected to bring about a fast and efficient transmission of information among population and economic activities.

6. INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR

The institutional strategy involves government machinery to be able to cope with pressures of development. This will be through the formulation of educational and training programs that will define the rules and responsibilities of the various arms of the local government facilities. This could mean having a core of better trained and better paid employees.

25 NATIONAL OFFICIALS

Judge Maria V. Espineli - Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge

Thelma R. Ayos - Municipal Agrarian Reform Officer Rufina Aure - Municipal Agrarian Reform Officer

Police Insp. Ricardo B. Frani - Chief of Police

SFO2 Rene Cayas - OIC Fire Marshall

Dr. Nenita Remorca - District Supervisor

Dr. Denise A. Abril - Director PUP-MB

Estrellita M. de Vera - Principal – CSNHS

Florencio C. Costa - Principal - MNHS

Teodora A. Estebat - Principal – BNHS

Eugenia E. Agrimano - Principal - PSNHS

Erlinda Q. Monce - Registrar – COMELEC

Gloria P. Diloy - Postmaster

Dr . Antero Lavarias - Director, Cavite Municipal Hospital

Rory G. Buhay - Municipal Local Government Operation Officer

Letty A. Obnamia - BIR Collection Officer

26 MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

Municipal Mayor - Mon Anthony D. Andaman

Municipal Vice-Mayor - Ireneo C. Angeles

Sangguniang Bayan Members: Lawrence N. Arca Nicetas P. de Luna Danilo C. Ramirez Bonn B. Rillo Angelito S. Angeles Junelito A. Perio Teodorico P. Angeles Dr. Oscar D. Malimban ABC President - Eduardo A. Diño SK Fed. President - Miccah D. Esguerra Municipal Secretary - Amada C. Angon

Municipal Planning & Development Coordinator - Eriberta A. Estrada

Municipal Treasurer - Iluminada A. Basco

Municipal Budget Officer - Rolando R. Vocalan

Municipal Engineer - Precita A. Regino

Municipal Accountant - Ana Riza S. Andaya

Municipal Assessor - Cirilo A. Martal

Municipal Civil Registrar - Roberto A. Anglo

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer - Adelaida P. Profeta

Municipal Agriculturist - Digna O. Gubio

Municipal Health Officer - Dr. Rufino S. Diez

Municipal General Services Officer - Vacant

27 PUNONG BARANGAY at SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

Barangay Punong Barangay SK Chairman

Bucal 1 - Kgg. Antonio S. de la Cruz - Arnold A. Angeles Bucal 2 - Kgg. Enrico A. Mendoza - Rhonald A. Completo Bucal 3-A - Kgg. Amador A. Pescasio - Ronald Rey A. Alota Bucal 3-B - Kgg. Rodrigo D. Anglo - Claudine S. Mallare Bucal 4-A - Kgg. Eduardo A. Diño - Amar Vincent A. Salorsano Bucal 4-B - Kgg. Aguinaldo G. Dionido - Allan Roy L. Salorsano Caingen - Kgg. Joel A. Perio - Iris Clyde A. Ramirez Garita A - Kgg. Arnel P. Angeles - Miccah R. Esguerra Garita B - Kgg. Ruben I. Hernandez - Fae Czarina B. de Guia Layong Mabilog - Kgg. Rolando D. Angue - Jerome S. Contrano Mabato - Kgg. Fernando M. Hernandez - Jamaica G. Sambajon Pantihan 1 - Kgg. Rufo M. Gancayco - Darwin A. de Mesa Pantihan 2 - Kgg. Estelito P. Hernandez - Joveth C. Creus Pantihan 3 - Kgg. Victorino R. Nuestro - Timothy James M. Gloriani Pantihan 4 - Kgg. Alberto C. Malimban - Ian Zeus D. Malimban Pinagsanhan A - Kgg. Rolando D. Madlangbayan - Mariel V. Calderon Pinagsanhan B - Kgg. Alvin D. Abayon - Angelica G. Esmeralda Poblacion 1-A - Kgg. Rizaldy A. Rillo - Jan Michael D. Baysan Poblacion 1-B - Kgg. Mercelito A. Rillo - John Angelo V. Loyola Poblacion 2-A - Kgg. Alexander V. Villanueva - Joram P. Villanueva Poblacion 2-B - Kgg. Noel M. Riego de Dios - Ralph Harris G. Ambil San Miguel A - Kgg. Eric S. Perea - Lady Lyn S. Bersamina San Miguel B. - Kgg. Ederlinda V. Angeles - John Carlo B. Vidallon Sta. Mercedes - Kgg. Aquilino M. Otara - Chaimaine Joy M. Pelagio Talipusngo - Kgg. Jesus V. Causapin - Raymond M. Causapin Tulay A - Kgg. Marianito L. Casajeros Sr. – Bernie F. Linezo Tulay B - Kgg. Manuel I. Angat Sr. – Jel A. Marquez

28 ANNUAL INCOME 1980-2006 1980 - P 489,569.29 1981 - 610,223.09 1982 - 736,498.97 1983 - 742,791.68 1984 - 896,514.20 1985 - 1,026,052.61 1986 - 1,061,336.34 1987 - 1,454,379.89 1988 - 1,516,442.53 1989 - 1,468,463.62 1990 - 2,010,008.62 1991 - 2,459,182.09 1992 - 4,496,368.53 1993 - 7,734,085.15 1994 - 10,217,007.96 1995 - 11,321,749.90 1996 - 13,681,111.21 1997 - 15,469,161.45 1998 - 16,410,030.31 1999 - 21,309,871.49 2000 - 26,210,284.64

2001 - 34,794,927.74

2002 - 30,724,463.98

2003 - 32,929,645.07

2004 - 31,393,450.65

29 2005 - 36,615,158.55

2006 - 42,614,996.01

2007 - 43,102,046.06

2008 - 50,064,069.37

2009 - 55,487,611.71

2010 - 59,046,699.11

30 LIST OF PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS CY 2011 – 2013

ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE

Priority Programs Service Area & Projects Activity

(2) (1) (3) Formulation of : Local Legislation * Environmental Code * Creation of TWG * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

* Code of General Ordinances * Creation of TWG * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

* Investment and Incentive * Creation of TWG Code * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

* Market Code * Creation of TWG * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

31 Local Legislation * Coastal Use Zoning * Creation of TWG Ordinance * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Zone

* Children’s Code * Creation of TWG * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

* Gender and Development * Creation of TWG (GAD) Code * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

* Health and Sanitation Code * Creation of TWG * Data gathering and research * Preparation of draft ordinance * Public and Committee Hearing * Reproduction of approved Code

* Upgrading of the Sanggunian * Acquisition of an additional unit of computer Information System * Assessment of qualified IT personnel (SIS) *

32 Development Planning * Hiring of skilled personnel * Assessment of qualified personnel

* Approval of Comprehensive * Data gathering/Survey Development Plan (CDP) * Hiring of contractor for the survey

* Updating/Revision/ * Data gathering/Survey Approval of CLUP and Coastal Use Plan

* Acquisition of new set of * Lobby for fund on acquiring new sets of computer and printer computer and printer

Revenue Generation, Resource Allocation * Local Revenue Generation * Generate local revenue and Utilization Program

* Updating of listings of * Re-visit all the records of taxpayers for Taxpayers for its masterlist updating

* Revision of Revenue Code * Writeshop on revision of Municipal Revenue Code

*Advertisement/ * IEC Visitation/Inspection of establishments

33 Customer Service, Civil *Updating/Compliance of * Update duties/responsibilities of every Application Citizen’s Charter department/personnel

* Institutionalization of One- * One-Stop-Shop Stop-Shop

Human Resource * Productivity and Performance * Trainings of personnel Management and Enhancement Trainings Development * Institutionalizing 5S Philosophy * Trainings of personnel

SOCIAL GOVERNANCE

Support to Housing and Basic Utilities * Housing Program * Land acquisition * Site development

Peace, Security and * Peace and Security Program * Barangay Tanod Skills Enhancement Training Disaster Risk * Installation of Street Lights Management *Construction of Police Sub-Station

* Logistics

* Installation of fire hydrants within the thickly populated areas

* Procurement of additional firefighting equipment and communication gadgets

34 Health and Nutrition * Health Programs * Supplementary feeding * Vitamin A and multi-vitamin supplementation * Immunization of Children * Pre-natal check-up for pregnant women

* Lobbying for funds

* Improve Birthing Facilities * Lobbying for funds Education

*Hiring of Medical Technologist * Evaluation of qualified students

* Scholarship Program * Evaluation of qualified teachers

ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE

Support to Agriculture * Agricultural Development * Promotion of Organic farming Sector Program *Trainings/Seminars/Demo on Organic Farming *Rehabilitation of Farm-to-Market Roads *Disease Management Control & Prevention

* Food Processing and Preservation *Candle Making

* Livelihood Program Support to Fishery Services

*Aquaculture Production Bangus Culture Prawn Culture Mud Culture Fattening Tilapia Culture Mussels and Oysters

* Rehabilitation of Maragondon * Maintenance of Maragondon Fish Sanctuary Fish Sanctuary * Establishment of Bantay Dagat Headquarters

35 Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry * Formulation of Local *Prepare/Deliberate/Approve LEDP Promotion Enterprise Development Plan (LEDP)

* Jobs Fair *Conduct of jobs fair

* Investment Promotion *Promote Maragondon’s tourism and other business areas through flyers and invitation

Organize cooperatives * Cooperative Development

* Allocate funds for a new and Acquisition of lot for a new site of public market standard public market Construct buildings for public market

Introduction of new and affordable livelihood * Livelihood Program projects

Freshwater Ecosystem Management * Sagip Ilog Program River Rehabilitation

Utilization of water ways for fish culture

Coastal Marine Fisheries and Habitat Mangrove propagation Ecosystem Management Program Management

Forest Ecosystem Promotion of sustainable IEC Management development of forest, coastal and freshwater resources Invite investors that will help sustain the development of our forest, coastal and freshwater resources

36 Urban Ecosystem Management * Enactment of Environmental Prepare/deliberate Environmental Code Code

* Establishment of Material Training/Demo/I E C Recovery Facilities

* Implementation of Solid Waste Preparation of plans and sanctions for the non- Management Act (RA 9003) abiding citizens under the RA 9003

VALUING FUNDAMENTALS OF GOVERNANCE

Participation * Strengthening of CSOs and Partnership with CSOs and POs POs

Partnership with NGOs/POs * Continues accreditation of NGOs/POs

Installation of feedback mechanism Transparency * Feedback mechanism

* Up-date Maragondon Web site Maintenance of Maragondon Web site

* Installation of Performance Posting of LGU Plans and Programs on bulletin Billboard and Information Office boards, tarpaulins and tri media or Desk Presence of Information Desk

Posting of financial transactions

Financial Accountability * Publication of financial transactions

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