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Republic of the Province of Antique OF -o0o- OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

MESSAGE

After a period of fifteen (15) years, our municipality will again be presenting a vision on how to sustain the growth and development of the Municipality of Belison.

This Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), as the name implies, is a document designed to guide the future actions, a vision for the future, as it has long-range goals and objectives that could affect the local government and the community. This document is our community’s guide on how to avoid conflicting interests in land use of inhabitants as orderly and rational developmental patterns for their greatest benefits are recommended as this plan contains valuable information to assist the decisions of prospective investors.

We can also protect public investments with this plan as there will be well-planned and orderly developmental patterns. This is also to prevent inappropriate development as resources such as wetlands, woods and steep slopes are identified therefore will be preserved from destruction or degradation.

As this will still be subjected to public scrutiny, topics of discussions shall then be centered on the contents of this plan and will provide the citizens an opportunity to debate and discuss the future of our promising town.

As the Local Chief Executive, I am hereto presenting the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the municipality which I fervently hope can help in all our development efforts to make Belison a better place for our children and our children’s children.

DARELL B. DELA FLOR Municipal Mayor

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Antique MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON -o0o- OFFICE OF THE VICE MAYOR

MESSAGE

The Local Government Unit of Belison had come up with this Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) that will serve as one of the guides of the administration on its actions that will affect the local government for the next ten (10) years.

This general plan, was painstakingly made after thorough research and endless discussions with the end in view of arriving at a document that will truly beneficial to all.

As an overview, this is the document that can protect public investments as infrastructure projects won’t have to be duplicated and there will be continuity for succeeding administrations addressing land use issues.

As your duly-elected Municipal Vice Mayor, it is with pride that I am presenting for adoption this Comprehensive Land Use Plan that will be very useful in our quest towards a better Belison that will redound to the welfare and benefits of the next generation.

ELFE Q. OTAYDE Municipal Vice Mayor

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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CLUP

Republic of the Philippines Province of Antique MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON -o0o- OFFICE OF THE

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 51st REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF BELISON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE HELD MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL

PRESENT: Hon. Darell B. Dela Flor – Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer Hon. Leoncio O. Abiera – SB Member Hon. Nonato O. Delima – SB Member Hon. Josefa E. Barcenal – SB Member Hon. Rustico D. Arzaga – SB Member Hon. Wenceslao E. Quiman – SB Member Hon. Alma Mae T. Abao – SB Member Hon. Ronie D. Acuña – SB Member Hon. Elmer J. Elio – Ex-officio Member/Liga ng mga President Hon. Cherry Mae P. Francisco – Ex-officio Member/SK Federation President

ON SPECIAL LEAVE: Hon. Jerry M. Chavez – SB Member

RESOLUTION NO. 2020-059

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND ENACTING THE INTEGRATED ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON FOR PLANNING YEAR 2018-2027

Sponsored by: Hon. Leoncio O. Abiera, Sr. Chairperson, Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

WHEREAS, Section 447 paragraph 1 (vii) of the Local Government Code known as RA 7160 states that the Sangguniang Bayan shall adopt a Comprehensive Land Use plan for the municipality: Provided, that the formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall in coordination with the approved provincial comprehensive land use plan;

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WHEREAS, Article 41 of the rules and regulations implementing the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that Local Government Units shall, in conformity with existing laws, continue to prepare their respective Comprehensive Land Use Plan which shall be the primary and dominant basis for the future use of land resources;

WHEREAS, submitted to the sanggunian was the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of the municipality which was formulated in compliance to the mandate of Executive Order No. 72 dated March 25, 1993 and same with the provision of Section 20 (c) of the Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code;

WHEREAS, the CLUP containing the different sectoral analysis and special studies will be the prime and central basis for future use of local resources, reclassification of lands and guiding tool of the municipality in its pursuit of progress;

WHEREAS, the CLUP was reviewed by the Provincial Land Use Committee and the recommendations were also integrated;

WHEREAS, considering the importance of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as one of the vital requirement for the enactment of the Zoning ordinance, the Honorable Sangguniang Bayan deems it imperative to adopt it;

NOW THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Belison, Province of Antique to adopt as it is hereby adopted the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and enacting the Integrated Zoning Ordinance of the Municipality of Belison for planning year 2018-2027;

RESOLVED FINALLY, to furnish copy of this resolution, the Honorable Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this province, for review and recommendation and the Municipal Mayor and MPDC, this municipality for their corresponding information, reference and guidance of action.

ADOPTED this 13th day of July 2020 on motion of SB Member Abiera, Sr. and seconded en masse.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED: JUDITH B. DIANO Secretary to the Sanggunian

DARELL B. DELA FLOR Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer

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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Province of Antique MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON -oOo-

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

This is to certify that the PUBLIC HEARING for the COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN (CLUP) for planning year 2018-2027 and INTEGRATED ZONING ORDINANCE of the Municipality of Belison, Antique was conducted on March 13, 2019.

Issued this 15th day of April 2019 at Belison, Antique, Philippines.

JUDITH B. DIANO Secretary to the Sanggunian

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LIST OF INVITEES AND SECTOR REPRESENTED

Republic of the Philippines Province of Antique MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON -oOo-

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

This is certify that the following name below are the list of invitees during the Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for planning year 2018-2027 and Integrated Zoning Ordinance of the Municipality of Belison, Antique with their respective sector being represented.

JUDITH B. DIANO Secretary to the Sanggunian

NAME SECTOR REPRESENTED

1. HLURB Reviewing Body 2. PLUC Reviewing Body 3. Hon. Darell B. Dela Flor LGU-Executive 4. Hon. Elfe Q. Otayde LGU-Legislative 5. Hon. Edwin L. Galedo LGU-Legislative 6. Hon. Matilde G. Lanario LGU-Legislative 7. Hon. Jerry M. Chavez LGU-Legislative 8. Hon. Jesusito U. Otayde, Sr. LGU-Legislative 9. Hon. Eduardo Gonzaga LGU-Legislative

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10. Hon. Rustico D. Arzaga LGU-Legislative 11. Hon. Larry O. Sebullen LGU-Legislative 12. Hon. Elemerica R. Galedo LGU-Legislative 13. Hon. Christopher H. Piccio ABC President 14. Hon. Cherry Mae P. Francisco SK Chairman 15. Mrs. Josephine Ann Dagayloan, MSWDO 16. Mrs. Joyceline Lancara MDRRMO 17. PIns. Haydee Sobreno OIC-Belison PNP 18. Mr. Louie Laud CENR Officer – CENRO Belison 19. Mrs. Maria Lorna Siwagan MLGOO, DILG 20. Mrs. Beberly A. Española MPDC 21. Mrs. Leonie M. Galedo Municipal Budget Officer 22. Mrs. Teodora Q. Escander Municipal Assessor – MENRO & Mun. Tourism Designate 23. Miss Edna B. Escaner Municipal Accountant 24. Mrs. Mercy L. Abarientos MCR 25. Mr. Francetin Villanueva Municipal Treasurer 26. Engr. Nelia F. Basañes Municipal Engineer 27. Dr. Heine B. Lomugdang MHO 28. Mrs. Imee B. Escander HRMO 29. Mr. Rogelio Saligumba MAO 30. Mrs. Nelida Vargas OSCA Head 31. Mr. Leslie Aragones PDAO Focal Person 32. SFO3 Nonie Beliran OIC- Belison Fire Station 33. Barangay Officials of Mojon Barangay 34. Barangay Officials of Rombang Barangay 35. Barangay Officials of Concepcion Barangay 36. Barangay Officials of Salvacion Barangay 37. Barangay Officials of Sinaja Barangay 38. Barangay Officials of Barangay 39. Barangay Officials of Ipil Barangay 40. Barangay Officials of Delima Barangay 41. Barangay Officials of Borocboroc Barangay 42. Barangay Officials of Maradiona Barangay

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43. Barangay Officials of Buenavista Barangay 44. Mrs. Nelsie Marmito, Belison CS Education Sector 45. Mr. Mateo Labios, Rombang ES Education Sector 46. Teacher In-Charge Mojon ES Education Sector 47. Mrs. Mercy Escaner, Sinaja-Salvacion ES Education Sector 48. Mrs. Rovelyn Alagos, Concepcion ES Education Sector 49. Mrs. Julia Grantos , BDIES Education Sector 50. Mrs. Mildred Ardon, Maradiona ES Education Sector 51. Teacher In-Charge, Buenavista ES Education Sector 52. Mr. Noel A. Polaron, Belison NS Education Sector 53. Mojon Farmers Association Agriculture 54. Rombang Farmers Association Agriculture 55. Mojon Farmers Association Agriculture 56. Concepcion Farmers Association Agriculture 57. Sinaja Farmers Association Agriculture 58. Salvacion Farmers Association Agriculture 59. Poblacion Farmers Association Agriculture 60. Ipil Farmers Association Agriculture 61. Delima Farmers Association Agriculture 62. Borocboroc Farmers Association Agriculture 63. Maradiona Farmers Association Agriculture 64. Buenavista Farmers Association Agriculture 65. Poblacion Fisherfolks Association Fishery/Agriculture 66. Salvacion Fisherfolks Association Fishery/Agriculture 67. Borocboroc Fisherfolks Association Fishery/Agriculture 68. Delima Fisherfolks Association Fishery/Agriculture 69. Maradiona Fisherfolks Association Fishery/Agriculture 70. Mr. Salvador Estaris, BelMPC Economic 71. Mr. Rey Omanio, Market Vendors Economic 72. Mr. Fernando Macantan, BeWD Water 73. Area Manager, ANTECO Power 74. Mr. Osias Arzaga, UTODAB Transport 75. Mr Jezrel Barredo, PBTODA Transport

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76. Mr. Luther Cortejo, RCSB TODA Transport 77. Mr. Nelson Miranda, UnBELJODA Transport 78. Mr. Ruben Balbuena, PWD Social Welfare/PWD 79. Mr. Nepthali Chavoso, MFSCAP Social Welfare/Senior Citizen 80. Mrs. Evangeline Almoros, Social Welfare/Women 81. Roman Catholic Parish Council Religious 82. IFI Parish Council Religious 83. Baptist Church Religious 84. Seventh-day Adventist Church Religious 85. KJ Metal Business 86. Sugata-on Water Refilling Station Water/Business 87. Breakthrough Water Refilling Station Water/Business 88. Z Water Refilling Station Water/Business 89. Villa Paloma Beach Resort Tourism 90. Villa Hernandez Beach Resort Tourism 91. Oceanview Beach Resort Tourism 92. Minguez Bakerbread Shop Business/Economic 93. Belison Petron Station Business/Economic 94. Larz Computer Shop ICT/Business 95. Guaranteed Trading Business/Economic 96. Bethanie Joy Store Business/Economic 97. Bhot Ann Construction Supply Business/Economic 98. Ronnie F. Dalisay Funeral Services Business/Economic 99. Remy Agricultural Supply Business/Economic 100. Almoros Poultry Supply Business/Economic 101. Garden of Heaven Memorial Park Social/Economic 102. Hamungaya Farms and Sugarmill Agriculture/Economic 103. JRG Funeral Homes Social/Economic 104. Per’s Hollowblock Manufacturer Business/Economic

(Please see attached copy of acknowledgement of the Notice of Public Hearing and copy of Zoning Ordinance at the Annexes.)

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MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Province of Antique MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON -oOo- SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF BELISON

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON, ANTIQUE HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 AT THE BELISON GYMNASIUM

PRESENT: See attached attendance sheet (Annexes)

The public hearing started at 9:28 in the morning with a short opening program; a prayer by SB Member Chavez and singing of the Pambansang Awit and Municipal Hymn by the Sound System. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Elfe Otayde gave her Welcome Remarks.

- Rationale of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Mrs. Beberly A. Española, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator of this municipality gave the rationale of the CLUP. She explained that the Zoning Ordinance is the implementing rules of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and this Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a tool to regulate and allocate the use of land in the Municipality of Belison. She related that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan was prepared not just a requirement but also a policy itself. This CLUP will give an idea of what Belison will become for ten (10) years of its existence, this includes the use of its natural resources, maintaining ecological imbalance of its environment, features present and expected scenario of the municipality and also includes sectoral planning and program for the improvement of Belison. The CLUP is composed of three (3) volumes; the 1st volume is the CLUP itself, the 2nd is the zoning ordinance and the third one is the Sectoral studies. The CLUP is composed of 173 pages and the zoning ordinance is 75 pages. She also presented the Vision of the LGU for 10 years. She added that Belison is the smallest

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municipality in Region 6 and in the entire Province of Antique in terms of population and its income. She also presented the map of the Land Use Plan. She also said that Belison has undergone the Climate Disaster Risk Assessment being the Pilot LGU of the Department of Interior and Local Government.

She explained that according to the recent survey of the DENR, Belison is classified as the A & D or Alienable and Disposable Land and the area is instead of 1,978.42, it increased to 2,025.54 and this is still to be verified with the DENR.

Mr. Louie Laud, CENR Officer explained that the CLUP is the basis of the land usage so if there is a residential house built in agricultural, it is not allowed. He suggested that if there is a plan for expansion of the residential area, then it should be put already in the CLUP. With regards to the boundary, he said that this should be discussed by the two local government units, the LGU Belison and LGU in order to resolve the problem.

- Presentation of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance

Honorable Eduardo Gonzaga Chairman, Committee on Public Works, Highways and Communication and the same time the sponsor of the proposed zoning ordinance requested Mrs. Española, the MPDC to present the zoning ordinance to the public.

Mrs. Beberly Española presented the content page by page.

- OPEN FORUM

After the presentation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the proposed zoning ordinance, the table was opened for queries.

Mrs. Titania Serato asked if it is allowed for the people to stay in the river bank near the fishpond and she is the one paying for the tax. She had already complained this to the barangay but there was no action.

Punong Barangay Darlene Omanio explained that Mrs. Serato came to barangay regarding her complain and she advised her to go to DENR because that area is easement.

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Mrs. Beberly Española said that if the CLUP is already approved, there will have a Local Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals to help resolve this matter.

Mr. Isagani Morillo asked if ever the owner of the declared agricultural area will not permit to convert his land to commercial, what should they do.

SB Member Chavez suggested to continue first for the presentation of zoning ordinance.

Mrs. Española continued the presentation. She explained that no person is allowed to stay in the easement. With regards to the road widening, national highways is 20 meters, so for those who want to build structures should have 5 meters distance from the national and provincial road and for the tertiary road which is municipal it is 10 to 6 meters below, the easement should be 3 meters. If possible, it is discouraged to convert agricultural lands especially prime agricultural lands.

Mrs. Rosita Rubana commented regarding the distance of the house from the road, she said that where should their children build their houses if there is no more space for them except for the space along the road.

SB Member Edwin Galedo explained that the Zoning Ordinance is not yet approved, they are still on the process so once this will be approved, then that is now the time for implementation.

Mrs. Rosita Rubana appealed to the sangguniang bayan not to approve the distance of residential houses to the road because based on her own situation, the houses of her children are built along the road with limited distance because there is no more area for them to build.

PLUC Representative Tamon explained that if the house is affected by the national highway, then the government will enforce the distance because it is a law but if is just in barangay road, it could be considered.

SB Member Edwin Galedo said that that is why this zoning ordinance was presented for public hearing to get opinion or suggestions and the sangguniang bayan will still deliberate this for study and considerations of the suggestions if it conforms with the law.

Another comment from Mr. Rey Omanio is that the Baptist Church along the National Highway is not included in the zoning because there is no land title in the name of church, it is still in the name of the owner..

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SB Member Edwin Galedo replied that if the title is still in the name of the owner, so it cannot be declared as institutional area, if it is already transferred, then it can be included in the zoning. Mr. Mario Lacandoza inquired what will happen to the houses or building in the national highway here in Belison because of the distance requirement for road widening.

SB Member Chavez replied that there is no more problem because as he observed the national highway is already established and for the affected area, there was agreement with the owners.

SB Member Arzaga added that the building or houses affected is paid by the national government.

Mrs. Española explained that this public hearing is to make the people aware of the land use in the municipality of Belison so that they will know the proper area and the regulations to build their structures especially those who are near the national highway.

PLUC Representative Bob Francisco informed that the problem on the road right of way which could hinder the development, maybe in Belison, there is no problem with this but in other , this is the most common problem.

Mrs. Tacda asked regarding the road going to IFI and Garden of Heaven cemeteries because she heard that there was a proposal to concrete such road but until now it was not yet materialized. She asked if what should be the best to do for such road because it is also used by the constituents especially during “Pista Minatay”.

SB Arzaga explained that the road from Garden of Heaven Memorial Park going to Concepcion is irrigation road while the road from Barangay Sinaja going up to the cemeteries is still owned by private persons and not yet donated.

Mrs. Tacda asked if how long will that road remain in that condition.

SB Member Edwin Galedo said that it will be cared off to the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion to contact the owners of that portion of road because the government cannot develop the road which is still owned by private persons.

Mr. Nomeriano Ardonia asked if agricultural land can be converted to residential land.

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Mrs. Española asked the location of such land. Mr. Ardonia replied that it is along the school road.

Mrs. Española informed that it is already residential area and she further explained that the zoning ordinance is just updated but actually it is already residential area.

Miss Eva Almoros cited the lot in their barangay which was sold by sub lots, it still agricultural however, it is already used as residential.

SB Member Arzaga if only portion of agricultural is being used as residential, then the Municipal Assessor can assess the lot.

PLUC Representative Bob Francisco added with regards to the re-classification from agricultural to residential, there is a process needs to be followed, the clearances to be secured; such as the economic value of the land.

Mr. Seymon Bolivar said that the area which Mr. Ardonia cited is the lot they owned. He said that they are selling the land per lot however, it is not yet converted to residential so he asked if it is allowed to convert.

SB Member Edwin Gakedo said that the ordinance is progressive, this is not only for the present but also for the future use of land.

Punong Barangay Dante Bardenas of Concepcion informed that in their barangay there is a business of hollow block making, so he inquired if it is allowed to put up business in agricultural land and besides it can cause nuisance in the barangay most especially to the neighboring household.

SB Member Edwin Galedo inquired if the sangguniang barangay had received complaints regarding this matter.

PB Bardenas said that there is complaint and the barangay kagawads said that they will make resolution to be submitted to the sangguniang bayan relative to the complaint.

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Mrs. Española said that there is existing Zoning Ordinance governing the usage of land however, the problem is that there is no complaint forwarded to the municipal level because if there is complaint then it will be referred to Local Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals and the said board is the one to issue a Certificate of Non- Conformance if it does not conform with the CLUP or Zoning Ordinance of the municipality.

SB Member Edwin Galedo advised Punong Barangay Bardenas to coordinate with the MPDC to discuss that matter.

Therehaving no more questions, suggestions, clarifications or comments to the presented proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance, the moderator extended thanks to all the participants, attendees, visitors, representatives from the concerned agencies and the general public for giving time to attend the public hearing.

ADJOURNMENT:

The public hearing was adjourned at around 12:30 in the afternoon.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

JUDITH B. DIANO Secretary to the Sanggunian

APPROVED:

ELFE Q. OTAYDE Vice Mayor

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FOREWORD

The Municipal Government of Belison has embarked upon setting a robust and prudent development agenda to successfully navigate the municipality back to socio-economic prosperity through the adoption of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan (2018-2027). This plan was prepared and updated in compliance to the provision of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA7160) and other pertinent laws which mandates all LGUs “to continue to prepare/revise/update their comprehensive land use plan which shall be enacted through a zoning ordinance.” This CLUP will lay the foundation and pathway for attaining developed municipality status by the year 2027 through rationalization of allocation and proper use of land and water resources. It projects public and private land uses in accordance with the future spatial organization of economic and social activities. At the same time, it will serve as reference for local leaders in formulating development policies and identifying programs and projects for the promotion of inclusive growth. The Comprehensive land use plan of the Municipality of Belison will provide an appropriate policy framework, to ensure proper land use, food security, economic development and the maintenance of the productivity of the land at a higher level. Such a policy will not only provide a path for the protection, conservation and sustainable use of the land and water resource of the municipality but also offer an appropriate and ideal framework that will best meet the needs of the present generation while safeguarding the land and water resource for the future generation as well. It can be noted that land is the most important natural resource on which the livelihood of man depends. It is the prime resource and all other natural resources have been absorbed within it. Hence land can be treated as the fundamental natural resources; it is the basis for meeting all human, biological and environmental needs. In a municipality like Belison, where the population is predominantly rural and depends on agriculture for their livelihood, scientific land use planning should be the prime activity approach to solve human environmental issues. These issues have become very sensitive in the whole municipality and needs to be abruptly addressed through dynamic land and water management.

Improper land use can lead to various human, biological and environmental problems. During the last few decades natural disasters have been on the increase because of climate change impact due to improper land uses in the municipality. For example, human settlement and encroachment of coastal areas resulted to rapid coastal erosion. Improper disposal of wastes silted the rivers and waterways, thereby reducing their capacity and causing floods. Because of this, significant insights and areas such as climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management and integrated eco-systems approach (ridge-to-reef) had been adopted in this CLUP to address such issues. It can be concluded therefore, that systematic land use planning has to be undertaken, because of the urgent need to utilize the land and water resources of the municipality efficiently.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Belison is a product of the harmonized efforts of various individuals and agencies inspired by a sincere longing to bring about changes and development to this fast growing community. Without the efforts, ideas and skills extended by the following individuals and agencies, good results may not have come up for this plan.

The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board personnel deserves an appreciation and acknowledgement of gratitude for without their technical support in providing beneficial guidebook and trainings specifically on Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) and GIS Mapping, this important document may not have finished until this time.

The Local Chief Executive, Hon. Darell B. Dela Flor who gave the inspiration to the technical working group of this CLUP to dedicatedly pursue the work in spite of the squeezed monetary requirements appropriated to finance these efforts and to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Bayan through the Presiding Officer, Hon. Elfe Q. Otayde, who adopted this plan and conducted a public hearing are likewise thankfully acknowledged.

The necessary information and records supplied by government agencies and offices such as: The Municipal Health Office, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Municipal Treasurer’s Office, Municipal Budget Office, Municipal Accountant’s Office, Municipal Engineer’s Office, Municipal Assessor’s Office, Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, Municipal Civil Registrar’s Office, Human Resource and Management Office, Municipal Planning and Development Office, Municipal Local Government Operation Office, Office of the Sangguniang Bayan, Belison Police Station (PNP), Post Office, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Department of Education both Elementary and Secondary levels, Belison Water District and private sectors namely: ANTECO, Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Preschools and others who in one way or another have contributed to the realization of this plan, your goodness is appreciatively recognized.

Deepest gratefulness is extended to all the heads of offices, agencies and employees of this municipality who openly shared their ideas, knowledge and never hesitated to supply important data thus considering themselves as part of the technical working group of this plan. Without you, this CLUP might have not been realized.

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To the untiring efforts of MPDC Staff who spearheaded in molding this document and never surrender until this plan will be finished and bound, despite of tight time schedule and meager financial support profound gratitude is extended to them. The commitment and passion with which they pursued their work was exemplary. Without their dedication and competent, this important plan might still linger and have not been updated.

The preparation of this document would also not have been possible without the support and collaboration of other agencies such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Department of the Interior and Local Government and the private sector. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank all who participated in the planning process and gave freely of their time and ideas. I trust that such persons and other valued experts would be poised and ready to engage in further dialogue as such avenues become available in the near future.

And lastly, to the Heavenly Father who is the source of unlimited knowledge and give guidance to the group to come up a dynamic Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Belison in order to make it a “beautiful place to live in.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: BRIEF PROFILE OF THE MUNICIPALITY

1. BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1.1. Historic Tale ------2 1.2. Municipal Seal ------3 1.3. General Information ------3 1.4. Roll of Honor ------5 1.5. Local Institutional Governance ------5 1.6. Recent Recognition and Awards ------7

2. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE 2.1. Population Composition ------8 2.2. Population Distribution ------9 2.3. Population Count and Projection ------10 2.4. Population Distribution by Barangay ------14 2.5. Population Growth Rates ------15 2.6. Population Density ------15

3. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 3.1. Territorial Jurisdiction ------17 3.2. Barangay Subdivision ------17

4. PHYSICAL FEATURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION 4.1. Topography, Slope and Elevation ------21 4.2. Geology ------23 4.2.1. Soil Type ------23 4.2.2. Rock Formation ------25 4.2.3. Land Forms ------25 4.3. Coastal Resources ------25 4.3.1. Shoreline Characterization Sediment Types ------25 4.3.2. Vegetation ------25 Belison, Antique | Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2018-2027 xix

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4.3.3. Marine Resources ------26 4.4. Rivers and Creeks ------27 4.5. Climate ------28 4.6. Climate Change Projections ------28 4.6.1. Climate Change projections for Seasonal Rainfall and Temperature (High and Medium Emission) ------28 4.6.2. Extreme Events ------32 4.6.3. Sea Level Rise ------32 4.7. Disaster Vulnerability ------36 4.7.1. Flooding ------36 4.7.2. Rain Induced Landslide ------41 4.7.3. Storm Surge ------44 4.7.4. Ground Shaking ------45 4.7.5. Liquefaction ------46 4.7.6. Tsunami ------49 4.7.7. Drought ------50

5. EXISTING LAND USE AND LAND USE TRENDS 5.1. Existing General Land Use ------51 5.2. Existing Land Use Trend ------55

6. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AND UTILITIES 6.1. Water Facilities ------55 6.2. Power Facilities ------58 6.3. Information and Communication Technology Facilities ------60 6.4. Administrative Infrastructures ------61

7. TRANSPORTATION/ROAD NETWORK 7.1. Road Network ------63 7.2. Bridges ------63 7.3. Public Land Transport ------64

8. SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITIES/UTILITIES/AMENITIES

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8.1. Education ------67 8.2. Health ------69 8.3. Housing ------71 8.4. Protective Services Facilities ------74 8.5. Sports and Recreation Facilities ------77 8.6. Social Welfare Services ------81

9. AGRICULTURAL AND AGRI-INDUSTRY FACILITES 9.1. Crop Production ------83 9.2. Livestock and Poultry ------84 9.3. Fishery ------84

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT 10.1. Solid Waste Management ------85 10.2. Air Quality ------86 10.3. Water Quality ------86

11. ECONOMIC STRUCTURE 11.1. Primary Economic Base ------86 11.1a. Crop Production ------86 11.1b. Livestock and Poultry ------88 11.1c. Fishery and Aquaculture ------92 11.2. Secondary Economic Base ------94 11.3. Tertiary Economic Base ------97

12. DEVELOPMENT CONTRAINTS: Priority Issues and Concerns ------99 13. COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES AND COMPETITIVE EDGE ------114 14. FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF THE MUNICIPALITY ------116

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1. VISION ------118

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2. MISSION ------118

3. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 3.1. Land Use Goals ------119 3.2. Development Goals ------119 3.3. Land Use Objectives ------121 3.4. Development Objectives ------122

4. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES ------122

5. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT 5.1. Primary Development Thrust ------124 5.2. Combine Development Options ------124

6. THE STRUCTURE PLAN 6.1. Multi-Nodal Form ------126 6.2. Linear Form ------129

7. THE LAND USE PLAN ------129

8. LAND AND WATER USE PLAN 8.1. Classification of Uses ------135 1. Production Zones ------136 2. Protection Zones ------138

9. LAND AND WATER USE POLICIES 9.1. Land Use Policies ------141 9.2. Water Use Policies ------143 9.3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) Land and Water Use Policies ------148

10. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 10.1. Economic Sector ------154

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10.2. Social Sector ------155 10.3. Infrastructure and Utilities Sectors ------155 10.4. Environmental Sector ------156

11. CLUP AND ZONING IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY/ARRANGEMENT 11.1. Creation and Strengthening of Local Organization Structure and bodies ------156 11.2. Establishing Operational Guidelines and other development regulations and mechanisms ------157 11.3. Popularize and localize the CLUP and ZO to barangay and community level ------157 11.4. Establishing inter-LGU partnership or co-management agreements ------158 11.5. Implementing investment incentive programs and innovations ------158

12. MONITORING, REVIEW AND EVALUATION SYSTEME 12.1. Organization of monitoring, review and evaluation (MRE) Body ------159 12.2. Development of MRE system and procedures ------160 12.3. Conduct actual MRE of CLUP and ZO for updating ------160 12.4. Sample Citizen Report Card ------160

List of Figures Figure 1.2. Municipal Seal ------3 Figure 1.5. Municipal Organizational Structure ------6

List of Maps Map 1 Population Density Map ------16 Map 2 Regional Location Map ------18 Map 3 Locational Map ------19 Map 4 Base Map ------20 Map 5 Elevation Map ------22 Map 6 Soil Type Map ------24 Map 7 Hydrology Map ------27 Map 8 Climate Map ------35 Map 9 Flooding Hazard Map ------40 Map 10 Rain Induced Landslide Hazard Map ------43

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Map 11 Storm Surge Hazard Map ------44 Map 12 Ground Shaking Hazard Map ------45 Map 13 Liquefaction Hazard Map ------48 Map 14 Tsunami Hazard Map ------49 Map 15 Existing Land Use Map ------54 Map 16 Water Facilities Map ------57 Map 17 Power Facilities Map ------59 Map 18 Information and Communication Facilities Map ------62 Map 19 Road Network Map ------66 Map 20 Education Facilities Map ------68 Map 21 Health Facilities Map ------70 Map 22 Household Density Map ------73 Map 23 Protective Services Facilities Map ------76 Map 24 Sports and Recreation Facilities Map ------80 Map 25 Social Welfare Facilities Map ------82 Map 26 Structure Concept Map ------128 Map 27 General Land Use Map ------134 Map 28 Land and Water Use Map ------140

List of Tables Table 1.4 Roll of Honor ------5 Table 1.6 Recent Recognition and Awards ------7 Table 2.1 Population Composition, Year 2015 ------8 Table 2.2 Population distribution by age group and sex, Year 2010 & 2015 ------9 Table 2.3a Population projection by Barangay, Year 2018 to 2027 ------11 Table 2.3b Population projection by Barangay, Year 2018 to 2027 ------12 Table 2.3c Population projection by Barangay, Year 2018 to 2027 ------13 Table 2.4 Household Population by urban and rural barangay and Average household size, Year 2015 ------14 Table 2.6 Population Density by Barangay, Year 2015 ------15 Table 3.2 List of Barangays with Corresponding Land Area ------17 Table 4.1 Slope Classification and Land Capability ------21 Table 4.2 Soil Type and Suitability ------23 Table 4.3.3 Top Commonly Observed Fish population ------26

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Table 4.6.1a Projected Changes in Seasonal Rainfall, Municipality of Belison ------29 Table 4.6.1b Projected Changes in Seasonal Temperature, Municipality of Belison ------31 Table 4.6.2 Frequency of Extreme Events in 2020 and 2050 under Medium Range Emission Scenario ------32 Table 4.6.4 Summary of Projected Change in Climate Variables, Municipality of Belison ---- 33 Table 4.7.1 Flooding Threat Advisory ------37 Table 4.7.2 Landslide Threat Advisory ------41 Table 4.7.4 Population Exposed to Ground shaking hazard ------46 Table 4.7.5a Population Exposed to Liquefaction hazard in highly susceptible area ------47 Table 4.7.5b Population Exposed to Liquefaction hazard in moderately susceptible area ------47 Table 4.7.6 Population Exposed to Tsunami Hazard ------50 Table 5.1 General Land Use Classification ------53 Table 6.1 Type of Water Source and number of households served, Year 2017 ------56 Table 6.2 Household served and unserved with electricity for the past three years ------58 Table 6.3 Information and Communication Technology service facilities, Year 2017 ------60 Table 7.1 Road Classification and Type of Pavement ------63 Table 7.2 Inventory of bridges by location, type, capacity and condition, Year 2017 ------64 Table 7.3 Inventory of public land transportation vehicles by type and Service routes, Year 2017 ------65 Table 8.1 Schools by level, type, facilities and condition ------67 Table 8.2 Medical Health facilities and personnel, Year 2017 ------69 Table 8.3 Housing Situation for the past three censal years ------71 Table 8.3a Occupied Housing units by tenure status for the past three censal years ------72 Table 8.4 Protective services by Facilities and Equipment, Year 2017 ------74 Table 8.5 Existing sports and recreational facilities by barangay, Year 2017 ------77 Table 8.6 Social Welfare facilities, services and clientele, Year 2017 ------81 Table 9.1 Existing Agricultural support facilities and services, Year 2017 ------83 Table 11.1a Comparative agricultural crop areas and production, Year 2016-Year 2017 ------87 Table 11.1b Existing livestock and poultry production, Year 2017 ------89 Table 11.1c Existing Fishing grounds and aquaculture production, Year 2017 ------93 Table 11.2a Historical Data on Industrial Areas ------95 Table 11.2b Inventory of Industrial establishment by manufacturing/ Industrial processes, raw material, input, production and market ------96

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Table 11.3a Business permits granted for the past five years ------97 Table 11.3b Inventory of commercial establishment by economic activities ------98 Table 7 Existing and proposed General land Use 2018-2027 ------130 Table 12 Sample Citizen Report Card ------161

ANNEXES

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ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS

AICS Aid to Individual in Crisis Situation AIP Annual Investment Plan ANTECO Antique Electric Cooperative A & D Alienable and Disposable BCS Belison Central School BDIES Borocboroc-Delima-Ipil Elementary School BEC Basic Education Curriculum BFAR Bureau of Aquatic Resources BFARMC Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council BFP Bureau of Fire Protection BHS Barangay Health Station BHW Barangay Health Worker BMPCI Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. BNS Barangay Nutrition Scholar Belison National School BPO Belison Police Office BelJODA Belison Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association BeWD Belison Water District BCZMP Belison Coastal Zone Management Plan BuB Bottom-up Budgeting CARI Control of Acute Respiratory Infection CATV Cable Television CBMS Community-Based Monitoring System CBR Crude Birth Rate CCA Climate Change Adaptation CCVA Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment CDP Comprehensive Development Plan CDR Crude Death Rate CDRA Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment CFLC Community Fish Landing Center CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office

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CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan COMELEC Commission on Election CP Contingency Plan CPH Census on Population and Housing CRM Coastal Resource Management CWC Council for Women and Children DCPA Day Care Parent’s Association DCSP Day Care Service Program DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DENR-LMB Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Land Management Bureau DICT Department of Information and Communication Technology DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government DOH Department of Health DOLE Department of Labor and Employment DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways DRRM Disaster Risk Reduction and Management DTI Department of Trade and Industry DWSD Department of Social Welfare and Development EOC Emergency Operation Center Eq Earthquake FAD Fish Aggregating Device FARMC Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council Fl Flooding GMRC General Medical Consultation Rate Has Hectares HHs Households HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board HU Housing Unit IEC Information and Education Campaign IFI Iglesia Filipina Independiente IMR Infant Mortality Rate IPM Integrated Pest Management

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IRA Internal Revenue Allotment IT Information Technology KALAHI-CIDSS-NCDDP Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services LBP Land Bank of the Philippines LCE Local Chief Executive LCR Local Civil Registrar LGC Local Government Code LGU Local Government Unit Ln Landslide LWUA Local Water Utilities Administration MAO Municipal Agriculture’s Office MAFC Municipal Agriculture and Fishery Council MCR Municipal Civil Registrar MBO Municipal Budget Office MDC Municipal Development Council MDRRMC Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council MEO Municipal Engineering Office MENRO Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer MFARMC Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council MHO Municipal Health Office / Officer MGB Mines and Geoscience Bureau MLGOO Municipal Local Government Operations Officer MMR Maternal Mortality Rate MPDC Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator MRE Monitoring, Review and Evaluation MRF Material Recovery Facility MSME Micro small and medium Enterprises MSWDO Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office/Officer MTO Municipal Treasurer’s Office NAPOCOR National Power Corporation NGO Non-Government Organization NGA National Government Agency

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NIA National Irrigation Authority NSO National Statistics Office OSCA Office of the Senior Citizens Affair OTOP One-Town One-Product PGR Population Growth Rate PHN Public Health Nurse PLDT Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company PO Private Organizations POPCEN Population Census POPCOM Population Commission PNP Philippines National Police PSA Philippine Statistics Authority PWD Person with Disability RHU Rural Health Unit RORO Roll-on-roll-off ROW Right of Way SAFDZ Strategic Agriculture and Fishery Development Zone SDA Seventh-day Adventist SCA Senior Citizens Association SEA-K Self-Employment Assistance – Kaunlaran SEDIP Secondary Education Development and Improvement Project SEF Special Education Fund SF Supplemental Feeding SGLG Seal of Good Local Governance SPA Special Program for the Arts SSC Special Science Curriculum Su Storm Surge Tc Tropical Cyclone TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Ts Tsunami UTODAB United Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association of Belison ZO Zoning Ordinance

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MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Planning Period 2018-2027

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. BACKGROUND

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the planning period 2018-2027 of the Municipality of Belison was not just prepared for merely as compliance to the mandates of the law, however as the “primary and dominant bases for the future use of land resources of the municipality”. Planning and foresighting the future accompanied with anticipation for the transformation and progress that the local government may undergo is one of the splendid tasks of good governance. This is inevitable to happen as population grow and development transpires. The realization of this important document is a policy. This gives an idea about what Belison will be in the coming ten years of its existence, maximizing the use of its natural resources while at the same time maintaining a harmonious balance in its ecological environment. The content of this plan features the present and expected scenario of the town as anchored in its vision and mission including specific sectoral programs that summarize the improvement needs of Belison. Findings and analysis from sectoral studies which exert a vital influence in the economic and social improvement of the town, are hereby integrated.

II. INTRODUCTION

Since the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is a document designed to guide the future actions of a community, it presentation should be purposive, focused, and directly connected to what the Local Government Unit’s vision intend to achieve. Thereby the CLUP document is presented/packaged in three (3) volumes, each with distinct significant elements but is all supportive in ensuring efficiency, transparency and accountability of the plan’s implementation.

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 Volume 1 – Comprehensive Land Use Plan This comprises the formal and substantive elements of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It covers the main aspects of economic, social, land use, infrastructure and institutional development. It also defines the major development programs that has also gone through the prioritization process of the cross and inter-sectoral analysis meant to drive the development of the LGU. At the same time, it picture out the strategy/arrangement on how the plan is to be implementation and the system of monitoring Review and Evaluation.

 Volume 2 – The Zoning Ordinance This volume presents the locally enacted ordinance which embodies, among others, the reputations affecting uses allowed or disallowed in each zone or district, and the conditions and deviations legally allowed from the requirements of the ordinance.

 Volume 3 – Sectoral Studies This volume comprises the detailed documentation of the sectoral and special area studies conducted that provided the bases for the preparation of the CLUP. The studies entail documentation and clear understanding of the current conditions, projected demands and introduced interventions for budgetary and expenditure management. It present pattern of development taking into consideration several significant contributory factors such as the natural environment, population growth and distribution, economic activities, transport and infrastructure, public administration as well as special studies on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management and Heritage Conservation. This comprehensive inter-sectoral diagnosis served as critical inputs in the formulation of the CLUP.

III. VISION

The vision of the municipality for the next ten years is BELISON: a progressive agricultural community of God- fearing and empowered people living in a safe and well-balanced environment with upright governance.

IV. BRIEF SITUATIONER

 Physical Profile Before it became a town, Belison was merely a Barangay in the larger municipality of Patnongon, adjacent to the north. Belison barangay leaders and -based Belisongnons as well, mapped out a petition requesting the national government to make Belison a town. The petition was brought to Malacañang on March 10, 1961, and by virtue of Presidential Executive Order No. 421 – signed by President Carlos P. Garcia –Belison was pronounced as

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the 18th municipality of the Province of Antique. The smallest and the youngest municipality of the province composed of 11 barangays, namely: Buenavista, Maradiona, Borocboroc, Delima, Ipil, Poblacion, Sinaja, Salvacion, Concepcion, Mojon and Rombang. The municipality is bounded on the east by the municipality of San Remigio and southeast by the municipality of , on the south by the municipality of , on the north by the municipality of Patnongon, and on the west by (Cuyo East Pass). Geographically, Belison is located at 10°50′17.4”N 121°57′33.3”E. Belison is a coastal municipality with a total land area of 1,978.3092 hectares in which based in slope 1,649.3042 has. or 83.37% is considered as lowland or with relatively flat to undulating slope and 329 has. or 16.63% is considered upland. The national road crosses this municipality, somewhat parallel to the sea coastline from north to south. The Poblacion which is about the center of the whole municipality by these directions is 15 kilometers north of San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of the Province of Antique. It has Type 1 climate with 2 seasons – the dry and the wet or rainy seasons and an average of 20 rainy days. The average annual rainfall is 95.38 inches or 2,422.6 millimeters with the greatest precipitation occurring from June to September. Average temperature ranges from 26.6 to 27.4oC, but the coldest months of the year are December and January and the warmest are March and April.

 Impacts of Climate Change and Hazards The manifestations of climate change in the form of sea level rise, storm surge, drought, flooding, stronger and intensified typhoons and climate change related outbreaks have impacts on the municipality’s population, natural resource production areas, urban use area, critical point facilities and lifeline utilities. Sectors such as economy, environment, and infrastructure had been affected producing negative impacts to the natural environment of the municipality. As per result of the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment, the climate change projection that the municipality will be experiencing in the near future are increasing daily rainfall of more than 200mm in 2020, increasing temperature for all seasons in 2020 and 2050 and potential increase in the current sea level by 0.82m in 2100 (using RCP 8.5). Given its coastal location and rivers around it, Belison is greatly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and its hazards, and has already experienced noticeable adverse effects in recent years. It is most frequently slammed by typhoons and coastal flooding, as most of its barangays are located near the open sea. The MGB Rapid Field Assessment shows that two of the municipality’s barangays are moderately susceptible to landslide and seven (7) barangays experience varying degrees of flooding from flood depth of 0.5m up to more than 1m. Belison had also been a victim of dry spells and droughts/El Niño since 1990 to the present which tremendously reduced crop production of farmers. From 1980s to today, Belison has been hardly hit by typhoons and coastal flooding due to southwest monsoon affecting families residing near the coastline.

 Demography

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Based on the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN 2015), the population of the Municipality of Belison, is 13,539, the least populous municipality in Region VI. The population increases by 1.06 percent annually on an average with, 6,760 or 49.93% males and 6,779 or 50.07% females giving the municipality a sex ratio of 0.99. The calculated municipality’s population density is 6.84. The total labor force is 71% or 9,675, of which 4,752 or 49% is male and 4,923 or 51% is female with a working age population of 8,476 or 63%. There are 59 dependents per 100 persons with a breakdown of 45 young dependents (0-14) and 14 old dependents (65 and over) per 100 working age population (15-64 years old, respectively. Common dialect spoken by most of the population is Karay-a and almost one half of the total population belongs to Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Aglipayan Church. Out of 9,675 population (15 years and over), 2,752 had finished their secondary education while 1,842 of them are college graduate or academic degree holder. In the age group 20-24, out of 1,097 population, 287 or 26% are academic degree holder while 407 had completed their secondary education. This gives the municipality a literacy rate of 98 percent.

 Social Services The analysis of data in the housing sub-sector reveals that housing stock is becoming inadequate for its households. The ratio of households to occupied housing unit based on the standard ratio of one household in one housing unit indicates the existence of doubled-up households (2:1 and 2:2) and a shortage in housing units. The present housing need or the backlog is computed to be 260 units. From 2010 to 2015, 92% percent of the housing backlog belongs to the doubled-up households. Nevertheless, the study also shows that mostly of the houses are relatively new. Out of the total housing unit about 2,032 units or 68% of the total housing stock where newly built.

The education sector in the municipality is performing very well. The district has nine (9) complete elementary schools composed of eight (8) public schools and one (1) private school. All of the school building are located along the road and is accessible. Almost, had facilities complementary to learning skills, however mostly needed upgrading and rehabilitation. There were 163 teachers unevenly distributed in the nine (9) elementary school and one secondary school. Average ratio of teacher to pupil is 1:21 while classroom-pupil ratio is 1:24 in the elementary level and 1:21 and 1:28 respectively in the secondary level. The classroom-student ratio is 1:53 and 1:57. Based on the DepEd standard of student-teacher and student-classroom ratio, the elementary level had meet the required standard in both requirements, however, the secondary level had exceeded the minimum standards in the ratio for the standard number of students in classroom. The sub-sector needs an additional eighteen (18) classrooms in order to have a better learning place before the end of the planning period.

The general health condition of the municipality of Belison is much better compare to other 5th class municipality. Records shows that the top three leading causes of mortality and morbidity are Pneumonia,

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cardiopulmonary arrest and cerebro vascular accident. The rate of malnutrition is the big problem in the health sub- sector since double burden of malnutrition in which under nutrition and obesity are found within the same community or even the same household. Poor sanitation practices on sewerage, waste segregation and disposal system exist in the municipality. Mostly of the informal settlers living along the coastal areas has no toilet facilities. In terms of solid waste, the estimated generated waste by the municipality only requires a minimal area for a final disposal site (sanitary landfill). The municipality had four (4) sites for cemeteries and burial grounds. The current low mortality rate of the municipality indicates low possibility for overcrowding of burial grounds.

As to social welfare services, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office is the main arm of the municipality to undertake the function. There are several organizations initiated by the office to augment social services. Each of these associations has its own services rendered to its members. However, there is a need to increase the budget intended for the MSWDO in order to maximize the delivery of social services to the clientele.

The peace and order situation of the municipality is doing well. PNP personnel who take charge the peace, order and security of the place had a ratio of 1:615 or one policeman per 615 population. Police outpost had been established in all barangays with one police officer assigned in each. Barangay tanods and civilian volunteers tasked for the maintenance of peace and order in their respective area of responsibility had been mobilized. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) sub-station had seven (7) personnel who managed and respond during fire incidence and rescue activities. In terms of disaster risk management, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is created as the forefront of DRRM. The office is responsible for enhancing the resilience of the communities where disaster incidents take place. Every barangay had volunteers for peace and order, disaster and other auxiliary services. The current numbers of volunteers within the barangays for protective services are 154. However, in times of disaster, a threefold of the number are extending their unstinted services.

Projects related to sports and recreation both in the Barangay and municipal level were being put up in order to promote a healthful activities to the young and old constituents of the municipality. There are fifteen (15) existing basketball courts in the municipality, both in the barangays and inside the schools premises. Other facilities are the gymnasiums located in barangay and in the school premises. Playgrounds in the schools are present which also serve as soccer field, driving field and for other sports and recreational activities. Barangay plazas serve as venue for sports and cultural activities. Basketball, soccer, wrestling, sepak-takraw, volleyball, badminton are considered as one of the many sports to which Belisongnon athletes excel. There are also a number of beach resorts present in the municipality which are privately owned. The Guinobatan cave is also one of the potential recreation areas of the

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municipality. Increased rationalization of resources and the need to plan strategically for the future is a must for sports and recreation sub-sector.

 Economy The agriculture sector remains an important contributor to the economy of the municipality with farming and fishing as the primary economic activities of the people. Nevertheless, tertiary economic activity or commerce and trade also plays an important role in the economic sector. The sector with a big volume of production is the primary economic activity. However in terms of income return to the LGU, the tertiary economic activity contributed a big amount to the local income of the LGU. Analyzing the structure of the local economy, the sector with a big volume of production is the primary economic activity while in terms of income return to the LGU, the tertiary economic activity contributed a big amount to the local income of the LGU. This shows that agriculture is the prime driver of economic activity while small business and services sector is the primary driver of the economy of the local government unit.

 Physical Infrastructure Road Network in the municipality of Belison is quite developed compare to the other municipalities of the province. Total road network is 61.312 kilometers classified as national road which is 13.864 km or 22.61%, provincial road is 2.774 km or 4.52%, municipal road is 8.516 km or 13.89%, barangay road is 27.139 km or 44.26% and road right of way or private roads is 9.019 or 14.71% of the total road length. Concrete paved roads, is 19.021 km or 31.02%, asphalted is 6.664 km or 10.87%, 1.936 km or 3.16 % is covered with gravel and 33.691 km or 54.95% is earth-filled.

Unlike other towns, Belison is very accessible to power supply since most of the barangays are located along the national highway. The main source of power within the municipality is electricity provided through power generation, transmission, and distribution to many parts of the municipality through the power transmission and distribution lines owned by the Antique Electric Cooperative. Electricity is distributed mainly along major roads such as the national highway and provincial roads. As per record from ANTECO, out of 3,237 households of the municipality, 2,757 have electricity connections.

Water system in the municipality subsists in three levels. There is Level III, provided by the Belison Water District, communal faucet, systems (Level II) and the point source (Level I) which is in the form of water pumps and hand pumps common in the rural areas. Household water supply sources mainly come from shallow wells. In the urban areas most of the households have service connection provided by the water district and pressurized water pumps. Hand pumps and even dug wells are still maintained as alternative source of water supply during brown outs.

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People of Belison follow the trend of the time in their means of communications. Mobile service penetration in Belison has increased dramatically over the past 10 years, with the number of subscribers growing from one percent of the population to almost 90 percent in 2017. Result of barangay baseline survey, shows that almost all of the households have their own cellular phones. Cellsites for both Smart and Globe telecom are present in the town. Postal services are catered by the Philippine Postal Corporation being manned by letter carrier who facilitates the delivery of letters to the public. The municipality is being served by two cable television networks.

 Natural Environment Belison is rich in natural resources. From rice fields to mountain, Belison has it. The eastern portion is quite hilly but not so mountainous. Mt. Guinobatan is the highest peak present in this site where it deep caves believed to be stretching down through Kotkot (barangay Salvacion today) via underground passages carrying fresh water that wells up in an undersea spring, or sawang, in the open sea. There are 2 general types of soil in the municipality – loam and clay. The types of loam soil present within the municipality are: Magcalon Sandy Loam and Umingan Sandy Loam. Clay soils have the following types: Alimodian Sandy Clay and Sta. Rita Sandy Clay. Undifferentiated Mountain soil and beach sand are also present in the municipality. The southern border stretches from east to west, where wide parayan (ricefields), providing ample hunting grounds for white Chinese egrets (tulabong) and a host of ducks. Its shoreline measures 5.98 kilometer in length and is covered with 90% fine to medium grained sandy beaches characterized as black heavy high density sand and 10% gravel of different sizes. There were two (2) main rivers (Belison and Sibalom) and two (2|) significant Creeks (Sinaja and Maradiona) in Belison.

 Heritage Conservation Profile Belison is rich both in tangible and intangible cultural assets which varies from ancestral homes, landmark, places name, festival and events and mythical stories which needs to be preserve for the benefit of our future generation. Our tangible cultural assets should never be neglected because some of them are privately owned and in as much as they face threats of destruction and exploitation due to lack of legal protection, we need to take action to preserve and conserve them. To help in the preservation of Belison cultural heritage, the Belison National School, was named Center for Culture and the Arts by virtue of an executive Order issued by then Governor Salvacion Z. Perez. One of its three curriculums, the Special Program in the Arts (SPA) which started last 2008 is centered in cultural heritage preservation. It envisions an excellent young artist with aesthetic potential and renewed spirituality committed to the preservation of Filipino culture and heritage.

 Land Use Development Trend

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Land use is surprisingly dynamic, with annual shifts in and out of different uses. In agriculture there are frequent shifts in the use of land among cropland, pastureland and forest land. Looking unto the aerial view of the municipality, it can be noticed that land use trends seems to be in a concentric form with radial grid street pattern. Concentration of commercial activities is within the urban area, the Poblacion. The current land use trend shifted into a linear form expanding both to the southern and northern part of the municipality following the major transportation route.

V. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS AND LIST OF PRIORITIZED ISSUES AND CONCERNS

As determined, the priority issues and concerns which constraints the development of the LGU identified per sector are:

Social Sector:

1. Not all barangay has health center 2. Prevalence of malnutrition among preschoolers and school-age children 3. Influx of illegal/informal settlers on marine land/foreshore areas 4. Residential area of coastal and lowland barangays susceptible to storm surge, sea level rise and flooding hazard 5. Municipality is highly vulnerable to dengue outbreak

Economic Sector:

1. Inadequate Agricultural Support Facilities 2. Limited support to MSME’s, businesses and industries 3. Large portion of agricultural area is vulnerable to drought, sea level rise and flooding

Environmental Management:

1. Coastal Flooding and Erosion in coastal barangays 2. Salt water intrusion 3. Improper garbage disposal, waste management and pollution control 4. Poor drainage system in all barangays

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Infrastructure Sector:

1. Dilapidated Municipal buildings 2. Low level of investment in infrastructure 3. Underdeveloped and poorly maintained transport facilities

Institutional Sector:

1. Under workforce local offices 2. Non-performing local special bodies

VI. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

The Municipality of Belison, although small and young compared to other municipalities of the province, has survived the economic hardships and rural conditions. It is one of the fast developing towns of the province accompanied with infrastructure support linkages. Thereby, given all the resources the development opportunities and challenges of Belison may be expressed and interpreted in the following scenarios:

Strategic Location. The great advantage of the town is having an accessible geographical location being reachable to both northern and southern parts of the province.

Crop Production. The vast land resources of Belison serve as its primary strength as these are highly suitable for agricultural production.

Coastal and aquatic resources. The rich coastal and aquatic resources are medium for development of the six (6) coastal barangays.

Muscuvado Sugar production. Sugarmill present in the locality produces an export quality muscuvado sugar.

Livestock industry. This industry could trigger the economic development of Belison due to its vast grassland and pastures.

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Commerce and Industry activities. Commerce and trade operation in the municipality do not already remain within the Poblacion. The proposed expansion of the commercial area along the national highway going to the north will allow local investors to engage business in the locality.

Eco-tourism development. This is a recent consideration of the Local Government of Belison. The beautiful beaches which stretches from barangay Salvacion to Maradiona has a potential of becoming a tourist destination due to its scenic view and attracting exquisiteness. The Guinobatan Cave will soon develop into an enchanted place for spelunking and mountain climbing.

Cultural Tourism Attractions. The Guinobatan and Biray festivals are also the emerging tourist attraction of the town held in March and June respectively.

Availability of Literate and skilled Labor Force. More than half (71%) of the population are in their economically productive years and almost 85% of them are either well-educated or skilled workers that can support any expanded, agricultural, commercial or industrial activity in and outside of the country.

VII. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The major development goals during this planning period are: . Optimize the use of its land resources while keeping it abreast with changing growth conditions in the region in order to achieve self-reliance. . Develop its resources in a sustainable manner by utilizing both the natural and capital resources with focus on the enrichment of areas potential to agricultural productivity and agri-business; binding ecotourism and improving policies for commerce and trade. . Reduce poverty incidence . Increase Agricultural Production . Diversify the Economy . Ensure adequate and accessible social services . Provide adequate infrastructure support . Enhance quality of life through a well-balanced and disaster resilient environment . Promote upright governance and responsible people

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The major development objectives are: • To encourage the most desirable and efficient use of land while enhancing the physical and economic environment of Belison; • To increase the income of the constituents from way below poverty line to a level where they can provide their own basic needs; • To strengthen agricultural productions as the primary economic base in order to attain food security; • To provide adequate local infrastructure such that existing and future development can be served; • To ensure sustainability of the natural resources for a well-balanced and disaster-resilient environment; • To foster a positive, interactive relationship with the public, and encourage citizen involvement in public financial management;

VIII. DEVELOPMENT THRUSTS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY:THE STRUCTURE PLAN

The development thrust of the municipality had two options. Primary development thrust focused mainly in Agricultural Development as its main engine for growth and development. To enhance this development thrust, the LGU is obliged to provide the required physical infrastructure, services and other support system significant to the thrust. Protection of prime agricultural lands or areas must be prioritized. Combined Development Options of Eco- cultural Tourism Development and Commercial and Industrial Development are also considered as drivers of progress. This is to prepare the LGU for the possible fall down of agricultural revenue stream due to climate change and disaster related factors.

The identified spatial strategies which will guide the municipality in attaining it development goals are:

• Multi-Nodal Form This structure plan re-directs developments away from the urban core toward identified urban growth areas or activity centers with each having its own specialization and are expected to be able to catalyze the further development of Belison. The nodes support the major center as its captive market while providing neighborhood facilities and services to its area of influence. A number of additional mixed-use growth areas will be developed outside the Poblacion area, the existing center of development.

• Linear Form The Linear Form framework is interrelated to the envisioned Multi-Nodal structure of the municipality. Taking into consideration that Belison is one of the national primary routes of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, the direction

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of the urban growth expansion is generally of linear urban form following the major transportation route. This is to facilitate urban economic growth for the municipality which has limited expansion options due to limited land resources and the presence of major river, the .

IX. PROPOSED LAND AND WATER USES AND ZONING ORDINANCE

The proposed land and water uses in this comprehensive land use plan are:

RESIDENTIAL AREA The proposed area for residential purposes is 265.1739 hectares or 13.40% of the total land area of the municipality.

SOCIALIZED HOUSING SITE The proposed area for socialized housing site increases to 6.9112 hectares or 0.35% of the total land area of the municipality.

INSTITUTIONAL AREA Institutional area is intended for institutional facilities such as schools, churches, government offices and other institutions with an area of 15.6685 hectares or 0.79% of the total land area.

COMMERCIAL AREA Considering the demand of business and trade in the municipality in line with its vision to develop into a town that delivers a higher standard of living for its inhabitants and greater quality of life for anyone who comes to stay, the proposed commercial area is 31.4264 hectares or 1.59% of the total land area.

AGRI-INDUSTRIAL AREA Agri-industrial area is composed of light industries for agricultural, fishery and other purposes. Anticipating the demand of agri-industrial production this land use will increase its area to 7.2810 or 0.37%.

UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES The area intended for infrastructure and utilities will increase from 44.4091 hectares to 54.8793 hectares or 2.77% of the total land area.

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TOURISM AREA The existing tourism area of the municipality is 11.9271 hectares or 0.60 % occupied by beach resorts and locally identified cultural heritage sites. There will be no increase in the area of this land use in the proposed general land use plan.

PARKS AND RECREATION AREA The area intended for parks and recreation is 24.8573 hectares or 1.26% of the total land area. This land use include the coastal area that stretches from barangay Salvacion to Maradiona including the area occupied by the municipal plaza.

CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL PARK Based on the sectoral analysis, the existing area for burial grounds which is 3.8104 hectares or 0.19% of the total land area is still enough for the need of the constituents even until the end of the planning period.

AGRICULTURAL AREA The expansion of residential area and upgrading of unpaved local road access will cause the agricultural area to decrease from 1,195.1600 to 1,140.6751 hectares or 57.66% of the total land area.

Production Agricultural Area - The portion of agricultural zone intended for production of all commodities with an area of has 855.8889 or 75.03% of the total land area intended for agricultural purposes.

Protection Agricultural Area - The protected prime agricultural land within the municipality considered as SAFDZ and is not allowed for reclassification and conversion with an area of 284.7862 has or 24.97% of the total agricultural area.

GRASSLAND The existing grassland consisted of native pastures like, cogon, giron and other species is 268.2385 hectares. A portion of it with an area of 2.5314 hectares will be sliced-off for Socialized Housing Site causing the area to decrease to 265.7071 or 13.43% of the total land area of the municipality.

RIVERS AND CREEKS The area occupied by rivers and creeks in the municipality as identified in the previous CLUP is 121.0000 hectares including its riverbanks. In accordance with the water code, riparian buffer will be imposed stripping-off the

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portion of the riverbanks as buffers causing the rivers and creeks to decrease from 12.0000 hectares to 97.6599 or 4.94% of the total land area.

EASEMENT There is a need to reserve easment for rivers and creeks with its adjacent land uses. The total area for easement is 23.3401 hectares or 1.18% of the total area of the municipality.

FISHPOND AREA The existing 19.0574 hectares for fishponds located in barangays along the coast of the Sulu Sea particularly Maradiona, Ipil and Poblacion will be considered as Strategic Fishery Development for aquaculture. No changes in area will be imposed in this land use. This comprise the 0.96% of the total land area of the municipality.

MANGROVES AREA An area of 9.9345 hectares or 0.29% of the total area of the municipality is currently planted with mangroves and other mangroves associates such as nipa, talisay, balabago and pandan. This area will be maintained as mangroves area within the planning period to protect the coastal environment.

EXISTING AND PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE PLAN Municipality of Belison 2018-2027 Increase/ Existing Proposed Land Use % to total % to total Decrease (in Hectare) (in Hectare) (in Hectare) Residential Area 233.3663 11.80 265.1739 13.40 31.8076 Socialized Housing Site 4.3798 0.22 6.9112 0.35 2.5314 Institutional Area 13.1845 0.67 15.6685 0.79 2.4840 Commercial Area 23.9202 1.21 31.4264 1.59 7.5062 Agri-Industrial Area 5.0641 0.26 7.2810 0.37 2.2169 Utilities, Transportation and Services 44.4091 2.24 54.8793 2.77 10.4702 Tourism Area 11.9271 0.61 11.9271 0.61 - Parks and Recreation Area 24.8573 1.26 24.8573 1.26 - Cemetery and Memorial Park 3.8104 0.19 3.8104 0.19 - Agricultural Area 1,195.1600 60.41 1,140.6751 57.66 -54.4849 Production Agricultural Area - 855.8889 - - Protection Agricultural Area - 284.7862 - - Grassland 268.2385 13.56 265.7071 13.43 -2.5314 Rivers and Creeks 121.0000 6.11 97.6599 4.94 -23.3401

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Easement - - 23.3401 1.18 - Fishpond Area 19.0574 0.96 19.0574 0.96 Mangrove Area 9.9345 0.50 9.9345 0.50 -

Total 1,978.3092 100.00 1,978.3092 100.00

1. Production Area (Land and Municipal waters) 1.1. Agricultural area 1.2. General Residential area 1.3. Tourism area (Beach Resort, recreational, cultural) 1.4. Fishponds Area 1.5. Fishing area 1.6. Multiple Use Zone

2. Protection Area 2.1. Mangrove Area 2.2. Resource Rehabilitation Area (Establishment of Artificial Reefs)

X. PROPROSED MAJOR SPATIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

A sound planning requires good programs and projects to support its effective implementation. Projects provide an important means by which investment and other development expenditures foreseen in plans can be clarified and realized. Sound development plans require good projects, just as good projects require sound planning. The following are the proposed Major spatial programs and projects to be implemented during the planning period, identified by sector.

Economic Sector • Rehabilitation/Concreting of all Farm-to-Market Roads • Construction of Small Water impounding system • Construction of Fish Wharf • Installation of Fish Aggregating Device (Payao) • Establishment of Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuaries

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• Construction of Slaughter House • Expansion of commercial areas • Construction of New Public Market • Construction of resorts, cottages and lodging houses through private partner • Construction of infra-facilities to support economic activities

Social Sector • Provision of affordable housing for Informal Settler Families (ISFs), the underprivileged families and those families located within the hazard-prone areas • Relocation settlements for families living in high risk areas • Construction of additional classrooms with comfort rooms • Construction of supplementary education facilities such as Library for some elementary schools, Shops, Home and Economics Building, Science Laboratory and computer rooms • Construction of Municipal Library • Construction of Municipal Manpower Development Center • Improvement of Child Development centers for accreditation • Construction of Child Minding Center • Expansion/Upgrading of Municipal Health Unit for Philhealth accreditation • Reconstruction /Upgrading of Barangay Health Stations • Construction of Crisis Management Center • Construction/Upgrading of disaster Resilient Evacuation Center • Completion of Multi-Purpose Halls • Repair and maintenance of plaza, parks and other recreational facilities

Infrastructure and Utilities Sector • Construction of Drainage System • Concreting of farm-to-market and barangay roads • Construction of Bridge in Barangay Mojon to Buenavista • Construction Box culverts • Riprapping of Canals • Concreting and Widening of National Road • Installation of Streetlights in every street roads • Road opening and concreting in Strategic development zones

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• Concreting of Igtuba to Borocboroc farm-to-market Road • Construction of Sea wall in all coastal barangays

Environmental Sector

 Establishment of Mangrove Ecosystem  Development of Municipal Eco-Park  Establishment of buffer strips along rivers, coastline and waterways  Establishment of buoyant marker

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Chapter 1: BRIEF PROFILE OF THE MUNICIPALITY

1. BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

A small town in the southern part of coastal Antique, the Municipality of Belison demonstrates rural Visayan living. With a small population participating mostly in agricultural activity, Belison is not only a society of farmers but also a lively and development oriented community. Belison, in its short existence, has planted the seeds of stability and sustainable growth in what was once impecunious economic ambiance. Where mostly hand-to-mouth subsistence level livelihood activity represented the entirety of household income, opportunities have now diversified to incorporate highly skilled, professional sources of revenue. This has given the community a more sophisticated and promising path of development, which is reflected in many of the town’s attributes. Indeed, when you enter the town on the national road you are first impressed by the fresh, bright appearance of the municipal offices set amid manicured lawns and framed by century old acacia tress. This care and attention to beautify is no accident and it’s notably different from most other towns you see in the province and across the region as well.

Municipal Buildings And when you smell the fresh, clean air coming off the ocean and greet the people who warmly welcome you and show you about town, you sense a feeling of pride and contentment in their manner. That Belison is what its name implies: a beautiful place and that it is because the people have made it that way. Belison is developing into a town that delivers a higher standard of living for its inhabitants and greater quality of life for anyone who comes to stay.

Before it became a town, Belison was merely a Barangay in the larger municipality of Patnongon, adjacent to the north. But its people understood their potentials as an independent community and worked for the establishment of its township. Belison barangay leaders and Manila-based Belisongnons as well, mapped out a petition requesting the national government to make Belison a town. The petition was brought to Malacañang on March 10, 1961, and by virtue of Presidential Executive Order No. 421 – signed by President Carlos P. Garcia –Belison was pronounced as the 18th municipality of the Province of Antique. The smallest and the youngest municipality of the province composed of 11 barangays, namely: Buenavista, Maradiona, Borocboroc, Delima, Ipil, Poblacion, Sinaja, Salvacion, Concepcion, Mojon and Rombang.

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1.1. Historic Tale

The historic tale of how the town of Belison got its name dates back to the Spanish era. During those colonial times, certain places or areas where people inhabited do not have definite names. In such case, the Spanish government decided to conduct a land survey in order to have recorded information in all settlements of pueblos, , barangays and others. In the course if the conduct of the survey in the land of Datu Sumakwel, the Spanish authorities came to a place near a river, presently called the Belison River. Here, they saw an elderly man digging something at the bank of the river. The Spaniards approached the old man and asked him for the name of the place in a language too strange for the old man to comprehend and understand. The old man was silent for a while for which the strangers repeated the same inquiry in the same words of mouth. The old man, being deaf as well, thought that the strangers asked what his name was and what he is doing. Having that thought, he answered that his name is “BELI” and he was digging for “OSON” Belison River (a small variety of crab abundant in that place). The strangers believing that the old man’s reply was the name of the place, noted the words “BELI” and “OSON” while moving on to other places. That incident was handed down from generation to generation, until the settlement was formally and finally called “BELISON”.

Belison although peaceful now, was not always so. What happened to Pearl Harbor during World War II was eventually known in specifically the barangay of Belison then, through the radio stations where the war fever was eventually felt. Japanese, entered Patnongon via Belison in the nighttime in local jargons (pagbuhang kang Belison) to signify their entry. Like the usual reaction of the frightened people, Belisongnons fled and ran for their lives. Some of them fled to the mountains, in the inland part of the locale, and some to the neighboring towns. According to the local old folks who are still alive and had experienced the trouble cause by the war, people were very careful not to create smoke every time they cook since they might be mistaken by the Japanese as guerillas especially those in the mountains. The Japanese would bomb places where they can see smoke coming out. The same case also happened to those who would hang their washed clothes in an open field or those that were visible to the Japanese pilot. When the Japanese bombarded the Poblacion, Belisongnon fled to Guinobatan, Bacay, Huna and Igcabugao, area in Belison which used to be the hiding place of the residents during the Japanese occupation. The people of Belison played important roles in the defense of the province and many veterans of the war who are still alive could give proof to this. These events highlight the qualities of Belisongnon being strong, committed to survival, and interdependent as a community.

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1.2. Municipal Seal

These characteristics not only helped Belison endure the atrocities of war, but also see it through political, social, and economic ups and downs today. Its Municipal Seal commemorate its strong agricultural heritage, in order to preserve the legacy of the original settlers in the region. It depicts three mainstay agricultural activities in which local families for generations have invested their hearts and souls. The top image represents fishing and the bounties of the neighboring seas. The lower left portion is the harvesting of sugar cane, its processing muscovado sugar. The lower right depicts tilling of lowlands for the planting of rice and other grains and vegetables. All three of these backbone occupations remain important to the town’s livelihood and rural identity. Surrounding the great triangle are eleven stars – one representing each barangay in the town. The largest star at the bottom is for the Poblacion. Their strength lies in their connectivity to one another, and in their closeness Figure 1.2. Municipal Seal to the traditions of the past.

1.3. General Information

Land Area : 1,978.3092 has. or 19.78 square kilometers Currency : Philippine Peso (Php) Political Administrative : One of the 18 municipalities of the Lone District of Antique Barangays : 11 Puroks: : 59 Location : Located at 10°50′17.4”N 121°57′33.3”E Distance from Capital town :15 kilometers Language : Kinaray-a (Hamtikanon) Topography : Mixture of flat and hilly terrain. Climate : Type 1 with 2 seasons – the dry and the wet or rainy seasons Average Temperature : 26.6 to 27.4OC Population : 13,539 (PSA 2015) Population Density : 7 Sex Ratio : 0.99 Annual Growth Rate : 1.06%

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Labor Force : 71% of the total population Age Dependency Ratio : 37% Number of households : 3,186 Business/Industry : 267 Lending : 3 Pawnshops : 3 Major Agri. Products : Rice, corn, vegetables, fruits, rootcrops Communications : Buenavista Cable TV, Coop CableTV, SMART, Sun Cellular, Globe, Philpost Poverty Incidence : 25% (2015 Listahanan Survey) Total Income (2017) : P53,312,286.34 Agricultural Area : 1,447.358 hectares Major Livestock &Poultry : Poultry, swine, carabao, cattle, goat Preschools : 6 Elementary Schools : 8 Secondary School : 1 Literacy Rate : 98% Health Stations : 4 (1 Municipal, 3 barangays) Day Care Centers : 11 Senior Citizen Affairs Office : 1 PWD Affairs Office : 1

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1.4. Roll of Honor

The list of leaders that governed Belison is provided in the Table below:

Table 1.4 Roll of Honor TERM OF OFFICE NAME TITLE OF POSITION 1961-1968 Hon. Silverio A. Amedo, Jr. Municipal Mayor 1968-1986 Hon. Getulio E. Tumangday Municipal Mayor 1986-1988 Hon. ArnaldoAmedo Municipal Mayor 1988-1998 Hon. Vincent H. Piccio III Municipal Mayor 1998-2007 Hon. Christopher H. Piccio Municipal Mayor 2007-2009 Hon. VincentePiccio Jr. Municipal Mayor 2009-2010 Hon. Christopher H. Piccio Municipal Mayor 2010-January 2017 Hon. Darell B. DelaFlor Municipal Mayor January- May Hon. Elfe Q. Otayde Acting Municipal Mayor May - Present Hon. Darell B. DelaFlor Municipal Mayor

1.5. Local Institutional Governance

The local government in the municipality consists of the Municipal Mayor as the local chief executive (LCE), the Sangguniang Bayan and the barangay, the smallest political unit in the municipality. The Punong Barangay complemented by seven (7) Barangay Kagawad heads the barangay. The municipality has its own legislative body, the Sangguniang Bayan with ten-member lawmaking body, composed of the Vice Mayor who is the Presiding Officer, eight (8) Sangguniang Bayan members and one (1) ex-officio member represented by the President of the Municipal Liga ng mga Barangay

Different departments complement the municipal government with conformity to which that is being prescribed by the Local Government Code. All their duties, functions and responsibilities conform to the provisions of the Local Government Code.

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Figure 1.5 Municipal Organizational Structure

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1.6. Recent Recognition and Awards

Although Belison is the smallest and the youngest town in the province, it made effort to be put into the limelight of good governance. For the recent years, Belison had received numerous awards and recognition especially in the field of local governance, economic and social sectors.

Table 1.6 Recent Recognition and Awards

AWARD RECEIVED YEAR AWARD GIVING BODY Seal of Good Local Governance 2017 DILG Excellent – Anti-Red Tape Act Report Card 2016 DILG Rank 1 – National Skills Registry Program 2016 DOLE 5th Honors – Implementation of KALAHI-CIDSS-NCDDP 2016 DSWD Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance 2015 DILG Rank 3 – National Skills Registry Program 2015 DOLE 2 nd Place Malay Ati Competition 2014 Binirayan Foundation Highest Accomplishment Rate for National Skills Registry Program 2014 DOLE Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping, Peace and Order and 2013 DILG Environmental Management Seal of Good Housekeeping for Local Government 2012 DILG Seal of Good Housekeeping for Local Government 2011 DILG Best TB Program Implementor 2011 Province of Antique Champion – TB Care Detection Rate 2011 Province of Antique 3rd Place Pasundayag 2011 Booth Contest 2011 Binirayan Foundation

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2. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Demography is the study of human population, including its size, composition, density, growth and socio- economic characteristics. It is concerned with behavior of aggregates and not with the behavior of individuals. Realistic development cannot be realized without taking into consideration to its size, composition and distribution.

2.1. Population Composition

The 2015 Census of Population reveals that 4,999 or 52% composes the school going population of the municipality with a sex ratio of 1:10. This simply shows that there is a predominance of male population within this composition of population. The total labor force of the municipality is 71% or 9,675, of which 4,752 or 49% is male and 4,923 or 51% is female and working age population of 8,476 or 63%. Although there is more female labor force, yet more males are within the working age. This data indicate that male population is younger compare to female. Almost one-third of the population is within their productive years. This aggregate of population is the one feeding the 37% dependent population who belongs to either young or older dependents.

Table 2.1. Population Composition, Year 2015

Male Female Age Group Both Sexes Sex Ratio No. % No. % School going population 4,999 2,623 52% 2,376 48% 1.10 Pre-school (3-6) 915 485 53% 430 47% 1.13 Elementary (7-12) 1,548 811 52% 737 48% 1.10 Secondary (13-18) 1,617 845 52% 772 48% 1.09 Tertiary (19-22) 919 482 52% 437 48% 1.10 Working Age (15-64) 8,476 4,287 51% 4,189 49% 1.02 Labor Force (15 and over) 9,675 4,752 49% 4,923 51% 0.97 Dependent Population 5,063 2,473 49% 2,590 51% 0.95 Young (0-14) 3,864 2,008 52% 1,856 48% 1.08 Old (65-over) 1,199 465 39% 734 61% 0.63 Source: Computed based on latest NSO/PSA data on household population by age group

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2.2. Population Distribution

The 2015 Census of Population shows that out of the total number of household population which is 13,539, the 6,760 or 49.93% of which are males and 6,779 or 50.07% are females. It appeared that there were slightly more females (6,779) than males (6,760). This gives the municipality a sex ratio of 0.99, which means that for every 100 females born, there are 99 males. However during the past censal year (2010) the result is total opposite, males predominate females. While it defines the volume of demand for various goods and services and supply of human resources, the sex composition of a population presents important implications to future growth both in terms of immediate and long-term effects.

Table 2.2. Population Distribution by Age Group and Sex CY 2010 and 2015 Censal Year 2015 Censal Year 2010 Age Group Male Female Total Male FemaleCY1 Total Under 1 118 117 235 119 105 224 1 - 4 519 521 1,040 451 436 887 5 - 9 671 618 1,289 669 575 1,244 10 - 14 700 600 1,300 700 635 1,335 15 - 19 705 625 1,330 704 638 1,342 20 - 24 586 511 1,097 573 534 1,107 25 - 29 489 499 988 460 416 876 30 - 34 442 448 890 431 397 828 35 - 39 431 401 832 439 408 847 40 - 44 442 412 854 346 408 754 45 - 49 354 365 719 349 359 708 Source: PSA

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Table 2.2. Population Distribution by Age Group and Sex CY 2010 and 2015

Censal Year 2015 Censal Year 2010 Age Group Male Female Total Male Female Total 50 - 54 324 343 667 288 332 620

55 - 59 269 316 585 280 250 530

60 - 64 245 269 514 179 252 431

65 - 69 159 240 399 164 211 375

70 - 74 137 176 313 109 165 274

75 - 79 96 156 252 91 137 228

80 and over 73 162 235 79 118 197

Total 6,760 6,779 13,539 6,431 6,376 12,807

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

2.3. Population Count and Projection

The population of the Municipality of Belison, Antique as of August 1, 2015 was 13,539 based on the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN 2015). It constitutes the 2.3 percent of the total population of Antique which was 582,012 in the same year. The 2015 population is higher by 732 compared with the population of 12,807 in 2010, and higher by 1,072 and 1,918 compared with 2007 and 2000, respectively. Based on the decennial population census (2000-2010) the municipality’s population increases on average of 0.98% annually. Nevertheless, based on the recent census the municipality’s population increased on average of 1.06 percent annually. However, both annual growth rates reveals that by 2027 the ending year of the planning period, the municipality’s population is projected to reach a total of 15,045.

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Table 2.3a. Population Projection by Barangay, Year 2018-2027 Population BARANGAY Participation 2000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rate (PR)

TOTAL 11,621 1 13,683 13,828 13,974 14,122 14,272 14,423 14,576 14,731 14,887 15,045 Urban

Poblacion 4,448 0.38 5,237 5,293 5,349 5,405 5,463 5,521 5,579 5,638 5,698 5,758

Sub-Total 4,448 0.38 5,237 5,293 5,349 5,405 5,463 5,521 5,579 5,638 5,698 5,758 Rural

Borocboroc 717 0.06 844 853 862 871 881 890 899 909 918 928

Buenavista 358 0.03 422 426 430 435 440 444 449 454 459 463

Concepcion 1,051 0.09 1,237 1,251 1,264 1,277 1,291 1,304 1,318 1,332 1,346 1,361

Delima 739 0.06 870 879 889 898 908 917 927 937 947 957

Ipil 533 0.05 628 634 641 648 655 662 669 676 683 690

Maradiona 1,303 0.11 1,534 1,550 1,567 1,583 1,600 1,617 1,634 1,652 1,669 1,687

Mojon 428 0.04 504 509 515 520 526 531 537 543 548 554

Rombang 1,005 0.09 1,183 1,196 1,209 1,221 1,234 1,247 1,261 1,274 1,287 1,302

Salvacion 336 0.03 396 400 404 408 413 417 421 426 430 435

Sinaja 703 0.06 828 836 845 854 863 873 882 891 901 910

Sub-Total 7,173 0.62 8,445 8,535 8,625 8,717 8,809 8,903 8,997 9,092 9,189 9,287 Note: Annual Population Growth Rate is 0.98%

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Table 2.3b. Population Projection by Barangay, Year 2018-2027

Population BARANGAY Participation 2010 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rate (PR)

TOTAL 12,807 1 13,683 13,828 13,974 14,122 14,272 14,423 14,576 14,731 14,887 15,045 Urban

Poblacion 4,479 0.35 4,785 4,836 4,887 4,939 4,991 5,044 5,098 5,152 5,206 5,262

Sub-Total 4,479 0.35 4,785 4,836 4,887 4,939 4,991 5,044 5,098 5,152 5,206 5,262 Rural

Borocboroc 1,173 0.09 1,253 1,266 1,280 1,293 1,307 1,321 1,335 1,349 1,363 1,378

Buenavista 449 0.04 480 485 490 495 500 506 511 516 522 527

Concepcion 1,165 0.09 1,245 1,258 1,271 1,285 1,298 1,312 1,326 1,340 1,354 1,369

Delima 751 0.06 802 811 819 828 837 846 855 864 873 882

Ipil 689 0.05 736 744 752 760 768 776 784 792 801 809

Maradiona 1,539 0.12 1,644 1,662 1,679 1,697 1,715 1,733 1,752 1,770 1,789 1,808

Mojon 410 0.03 438 443 447 452 457 462 467 472 477 482

Rombang 834 0.07 891 900 910 920 929 939 949 959 969 980

Salvacion 464 0.04 496 501 506 512 517 523 528 534 539 545

Sinaja 854 0.07 912 922 932 942 952 962 972 982 993 1,003

Sub-Total 8,328 0.65 8,897 8,992 9,087 9,183 9,281 9,379 9,478 9,579 9,680 9,783 Note: Annual Population Growth Rate is 0.98%

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Table 2.3c. Population Projection by Barangay, Year 2018 to 2027

Population

BARANGAY Participation 2015 Rate (PR) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

TOTAL 13,539 1 13,683 13,828 13,974 14,122 14,272 14,423 14,576 14,731 14,887 15,045 Urban Poblacion 4,503 0.33 4,551 4,599 4,648 4,697 4,747 4,797 4,848 4,899 4,951 5,004 Sub-Total 4,503 0.33 4,551 4,599 4,648 4,697 4,747 4,797 4,848 4,899 4,951 5,004 Rural Borocboroc 1,261 0.09 1,274 1,288 1,302 1,315 1,329 1,343 1,358 1,372 1,387 1,401 Buenavista 504 0.04 509 515 520 526 531 537 543 548 554 560 Concepcion 1,263 0.09 1,276 1,290 1,304 1,317 1,331 1,345 1,360 1,374 1,389 1,403 Delima 790 0.06 798 807 815 824 833 842 851 860 869 878 Ipil 744 0.05 752 760 768 776 784 793 801 809 818 827 Maradiona 1,613 0.12 1,630 1,647 1,665 1,682 1,700 1,718 1,737 1,755 1,774 1,792 Mojon 461 0.03 466 471 476 481 486 491 496 502 507 512 Rombang 1,016 0.08 1,027 1,038 1,049 1,060 1,071 1,082 1,094 1,105 1,117 1,129 Salvacion 497 0.04 502 508 513 518 524 529 535 541 546 552 Sinaja 887 0.07 896 906 916 925 935 945 955 965 975 986 Sub-Total 9,036 0.67 9,132 9,229 9,326 9,425 9,525 9,626 9,728 9,831 9,936 10,041 Note: Annual Population Growth Rate is 1.06%

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2.4. Population Distribution by Barangay

Of the municipality’s eleven 11 barangays, Poblacion had the biggest population in 2015 with 4,503 persons. The other top four barangays include Maradiona (1,613), Concepcion (1,263), Borocboroc (1,261) and Rombang (1,016). The combined population of these five (5) barangays accounted for almost 71.3 percent of Belison’s population in 2015. Mojon has the smallest population size with 461 persons. Four other barangays with the smallest population are Salvacion (497), Buenavista (504), Ipil (744) and Delima (790).

Table 2.4. Household Population by Urban and Rural Barangay and Average Household Size, Year 2015 Barangay Population Number of Household Average Household Size

Urban Poblacion 4,503 1,026 4.39 Sub-Total 4,503 1,026 4.39 Rural Maradiona 1,613 371 4.35 Concepcion 1,263 259 4.88 Borocboroc 1,261 292 4.32 Rombang 1,016 256 3.97 Sinaja 887 198 4.48 Delima 790 195 4.05 Ipil 744 178 4.18 Buenavista 504 115 4.38 Salvacion 497 121 4.11 Mojon 461 175 2.63 Sub-Total 9,036 2,160 4.18 Total 13,539 3,186 4.25 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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2.5. Population Growth Rates

The municipality of has an annual population growth rate of 1.06 percent during the period 2010-2015. By comparison, this growth rate is faster than at which the province grew during the period to 2010 and from 2007 to 2010 at both rates of 0.98 percent. In the case of barangay, Rombang was the fastest growing barangay with an average annual population growth rate (PGR) of 3.83 percent while the urban barangay of Poblacion is the slowest growing barangay in terms of population with an average annual population growth rate of 0.10 percent.

2.6. Population Density

The computed population density of the municipality in 2015 is 7 persons in every hectare or 684 persons in every square kilometer. This is higher by 1 person per hectare or 37 persons per square kilometer in 2010 based on NSO 2010 census which is 6 person per hectare or 647 in every square kilometer.

Table 2.6. Population Density by Barangay, Year 2015

Population Density (Gross Barangay Population Gross Area (ha) Barangay Area) Poblacion 4,503 322.4638 13.96 Borocboroc 1,261 181.0195 6.97 Buenavista 504 290.8179 1.73 Concepcion 1,263 228.8997 5.52 Delima 790 102.4898 7.71 Ipil 744 158.2479 4.70 Maradiona 1,613 225.9367 7.14 Mojon 461 162.6289 2.83 Rombang 1,016 106.2394 9.56 Salvacion 497 82.6397 6.01 Sinaja 887 116.9259 7.59 Total 13,539 1,978.3092 6.84 or 7

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3. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

3.1. Territorial Jurisdiction

Belison is the smallest and the youngest municipality in the province of Antique in the (Region VI) of the Philippines. The municipality is bounded on the east by the municipality of San Remigio and southeast by the municipality of Sibalom, on the south by the municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, on the north by the municipality of Patnongon, and on the west by Cuyo East Pass. Geographically, Belison is located between 10°50′17.4”N 121°57′33.3”E. Belison is a coastal municipality with a total land area of 1,978.3092 hectares in which based in slope 1,649.3042 has. or 83.37% is considered as lowland or with relatively flat to undulating slope and 329 has. or 16.63% is considered upland. Its shoreline measures 5.98 kilometer in Table 3.2. List of Barangays with length and is covered with 90% fine to medium grained sandy beaches corresponding land area characterized as black heavy high density sand and 10% gravel of different sizes. This shoreline contributes 2.01%, to the total coastline of Antique Province which is 296.80 kms long. The national road crosses this municipality, Barangay Gross Area (ha) somewhat parallel to the sea coastline from north to south. The Poblacion which is about the center of the whole municipality by these directions is 15 kilometers north of San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of the Province of Antique. Poblacion 322.4638 Although the Municipality demonstrates rural Visayan living yet it is a lively and Borocboroc 181.0195 development-oriented community. Buenavista 290.8179

Concepcion 228.8997 3.2. Barangay Subdivision Delima 102.4898 Ipil 158.2479 The municipality of Belison is politically subdivided into eleven (11) Maradiona 225.9367 barangays, namely: Borocboroc, Buenavista, Concepcion, Delima, Ipil, Mojon 162.6289 Maradiona, Mojon, Poblacion, Rombang, Salvacion, Sinaja and each with a duly Rombang 106.2394 constituted government unit known as the barangay council headed by the Punong Barangay. The Poblacion which is the seat of the municipal government Salvacion 82.6397 can be considered as an urban barangay based on the definition of urban areas Sinaja 116.9259 defined in NSCB Resolution No. 9, series of 2003 and under the Philippine laws. Total 1,978.3092 The other 10 are considered rural.

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4. PHYSICAL FEATURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

4.1. Topography, Slope and Elevation

The Municipality of Belison has a generally flat coastal plain but quite hilly going inland. The total land area of its upland is 329 having a slope of 8% and above. It has 2 upland, 3 lowland and 6 coastal barangays. The dominant slope categories are 0-3% which is ranked first, second is 30% and above and third is 18 to 30%. More than 90% of the town’s total area falls within these three slope categories (see table and Elevation Map shown below).Based in slope 1,649.3042 has. or 83.37% is considered as lowland or with relatively flat to undulating slope suitable for intensive agriculture and high density urban development while 329 has. or 16.63% is considered upland with limited arability and crop suitability, which is best suited for pasture and for forest purposes.

Table 4.1. Slope Classification and Land Capability Area Percentage (%) to Slope Land Capability (in Hectare) Total Suitable for intensive agriculture; high density urban 0-3 % 1,556.3042 78.7 development Suitable for intensive agriculture; with soil 3-8 % 93 4.7 conservation measures; high density urban development Intensive agriculture but with carefully planned 8-18 % 83 4.2 erosion control measure Limited arability and crop suitability, best suited for 18-30 % 121 6.1 pasture and forest purposes 30 % and Best for forest purposes 125 6.3 above Source: Bureau of Soil and Water Management Region 6

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4.2. Geology

4.2.1. SOIL TYPE:

There are 2 general types of soil in the municipality – loam and clay. The types of loam soil present within the municipality are: Magcalon Sandy Loam and Umingan Sandy Loam. Clay soils have the following types: Alimodian Sandy Clay and Sta. Rita Sandy Clay. Undifferentiated Mountain soil and beach sand are also present in the municipality.

Table 4.2. Soil Type and Suitability Total Area Soil Type Barangay Present Suitability % Total Covered (Has) Conducive to various crops although rice Maradiona, Borocboroc, Delima, Sta. Rita Sandy is the principal crop raised on this soil Ipil, Poblacion, Mojon, Concepcion 818.23 41.4 Clay rotated with corn, mongo and other Rombang, Sinaja, Salvacion legumes. Vegetation consists of primary and Alimodian Sandy secondary growth forest, cogonal and Buenavista, Mojon, Borocboroc 313.50 15.8 Clay mango groves occupying hilly and mountain area. Cultivated portion is planted with Magcalon Sandy Salvacion, Poblacion, Ipil, Delima, coconuts, rice, corn, sugarcane, root 323.1012 16.4 Loam Borocboroc and Maradiona crops, fruit trees, mongo, banana and vegetables Cultivated portion is planted with Umingan Sandy Rombang, Concepcion, Sinaja and coconuts, rice, corn, sugarcane, root 415.278 21.0 Loam Salvacion crops, fruit trees, mongo, banana and vegetables Mountain Soil Buenavista, Mojon Best for forest purposes 42.0 2.1 Salvacion, Poblacion, Ipil, Delima, Best for mangrove and mangrove Beach Sand 66.2 3.3 Borocboroc, Maradiona associates forest

TOTAL 1,978.3092 100 Source: Bureau of Soil and Water Management

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4.2.2. ROCK FORMATION:

Present of rock slide and outcrop of mudstone are in evidence along the barangay road going to barangay Buenavista. Terracets and extremely jointed mudstone can be observed along slope in barangays Buenavista and Mojon.

4.2.3. LAND FORMS:

From rice fields to mountain, Belison has it. The eastern portion is quite hilly but not so mountainous. Mt. Guinobatan is the highest peak present in this site where it deep caves believed to be stretching down through Kotkot (barangay Salvacion today) via underground passages carrying fresh water that wells up in an undersea spring, or sawang, in the open sea . The southern border stretches from east to west, where wide parayan (ricefields), providing ample hunting grounds for white Chinese egrets (tulabong) and a host of ducks. A small body of water, with an area of 7 hectares is located in the western part of the municipality. It would become a sea inlet if a few hundred yards of sand bars were removed. This water body, if developed, could be an ideal site for a port to service passengers or cargo ships and fishing vessels.

4.3. Coastal Resources

4.3.1. SHORELINE CHARACTERIZATION SEDIMENT TYPES:

The 5.98 kilometer total length of Belison shoreline is covered with 90% fine to medium grained sandy beaches characterized as black heavy high density sand and 10% gravel of different sizes. Coastal erosion was observed at portion of the poblacion coastal area at approximately 1 km total length intervals.

4.3.2. VEGETATION:

The shoreline is mostly inhabited and vegetation covers range from coconut trees to native growing pandan and nipa palm in swampy area. Nipa flourishes and harvested at the mouths of Sinaja and Belison rivers as they greet the sea. Mangroves trees are also present in the wetlands and serve as home for variety of species of crustaceans, and breeding grounds for many fishes.

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4.3.3. MARINE RESOURCES:

There were small portion of rocky area underwater where corals are observed within the shore of the municipality as per coastal survey conducted. An estimated total length of 5 has. of sea grasses were observed along the shore of Maradiona, Borocboroc and Poblacion. A total of 8 spot of corals were also observed in the shore of Maradiona at an area of 10-20 feet of water, small patches of coral formation were observed. Marine life is active producing school of fishes and other marine creatures.

Table 4.3.3. Top Commonly observed Fish Population 1. Chaetodonmelannotus 1 2 3 Chaetodontidae (Butterfly fish) 2. Chaetodonbaronessa Alibangbang 3. Chaetodonkleinii 1. Acanthuruslineatus 1 2 3 Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes, tangs, 2. Zebrasoma scopas Unicornfishes) Labahita 3. Ctenochaetusbinotatus 1. Pomacentrusvaiuli 1 2 3 Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Pata 2. Pomacentrusphilippinus 3. Abudefduf 1. Canthigasterbennetti 1 2 3 Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) Botete 2. Arothronhispidus 3. Arothronmanilensis 1 2 3 1. Pterocaesiomarri Caesionidae (Fusilier) DalagangBukid 2. Caesioteres 3. Pterocaesio tile

1. Epinephelusmerra 1 2 3 Serranidae (Groupers, Fairy basslets) 2. Cephalopholisurodeta Lapu-lapu 3. Greasy Grouper 1 2 3 1. Centropyge bicolor Pomacanthidae (Angelfish) Adlo 2. Centropygevrolikii 3. Pygoplitesdiacanthus

Source: Coastal Marine Resources Assessment, Fareast Scuba Institute, Scubatech-, 2009

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4.4. Rivers and Creeks

There were two (2) main rivers and two (2|) significant Creeks in Belison. The major rivers based on their width were Belison River and the portion of the Sibalom River. The two significant creeks present in the municipality are the Sinaja Creek and Maradiona creek. These Rivers and creeks provide the essential link between the upland and the lowland of which they facilitate the flow of nutrients and water and they provide the habitat to diverse flora and fauna. These rivers are also the main sources of water for domestic, industrial and irrigation purposes. However, at the same manner, these rivers are also the main source today of the siltation that covers and destroy the very limited corals that grows in some shallow rock formation in the area.

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4.5. Climate

Belison has Type 1 climate with 2 seasons – the dry and the wet or rainy seasons. The dry season begins from December and ends in May. Though moderate rains occur within this period, especially in May, the rainy season is from June to November. July and August are the rainiest month. It has an average of 20 rainy days. The average annual rainfall is 95.38 inches or 2,422.6 millimeters with the greatest precipitation occurring from June to September. Average temperature ranges from 26.6 to 27.4OC, but the coldest months of the year are December and January and the warmest are March and April.

Moderate winds from the northwest and southeast prevail during most parts of the year. It is assumed that some mountain ranges east of Belison, serve as wind breaks from that direction. Destructive winds from the north and south blow during typhoons only; frequency of which has not recorded.

4.6. Climate Change Projections

4.6.1.Climate Change projections for Seasonal Rainfall and Temperature (High and Medium Emission)

The Climate and disaster risk assessment intends to determine the level of risks and vulnerabilities of areas and sectors in the municipality to climate related hazards and potential impacts of climate change and facilitate the identification of priority decision areas where the various interventions can be implemented. The Climate Change in the Philippines published by PAG-ASA in February 2018 is the basic source of the climate change information of LGU. It contains the projections for 2020s and 2050s under the high and medium emission scenarios. Table 1.1 shows the projected changes in seasonal rainfall and mean temperature of the municipality for 2020s and 2050s scenarios based on RCP 4.5. and 8.5.

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Table 4.6.1a. Projected Changes in Seasonal Rainfall, Municipality of Belison, Antique 2020s Mid 21st Century (2036-2065) 2050s Late 21st Century (2070-2099) Projected Change Projected Projected Change Projected Season Seasonal Seasonal Rainfall Rainfall Scenario Range* Percent Rainfall Scenario Range* Percent Rainfall amount amount (%) Amount (%) Amount (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

Moderate Lower Bound -11.9 -35.4 262.5 Moderate Lower Bound -16.1 -47.8 250.1 Emission Emission December- Median -2.1 -6.3 291.6 Median 9.7 29.0 326.9 (RCP4.5) (RCP4.5) January-February (DJF) Upper Bound 34.2 101.9 399.8 Upper Bound 43.8 130.6 428.5

Lower Bound -20.3 -60.6 237.3 Lower Bound -28.7 -85.5 212.4 Observed baseline High High = 297.9 mm Emission Median 6.9 20.6 318.5 Emission Median -18.7 -55.6 242.3 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 20.3 60.4 358.3 Upper Bound 38.5 114.6 412.5

Moderate Lower Bound -21.6 -62.1 225.9 Moderate Lower Bound -37.0 -106.5 181.5 Emission Emission Median -14.6 -42.1 245.9 Median -19.0 -54.7 233.3 March-April-May (RCP4.5) (RCP4.5) (MAM) Upper Bound 7.5 21.6 309.6 Upper Bound -0.6 -1.6 286.4

Observed baseline Lower Bound -31.8 -91.7 196.3 Lower Bound -31.8 -91.7 196.3 = 288 mm High High Emission Emission Median -13.0 -37.3 250.7 Median -13.8 -39.8 248.2 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 4.3 12.4 300.4 Upper Bound -6.2 -17.9 270.1

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Table 4.6.1a. Projected Changes in Seasonal Rainfall, Municipality of Belison, Antique 2020s Mid 21st Century (2036-2065) 2050s Late 21st Century (2070-2099) Projected Change Projected Projected Change Projected Season Seasonal Seasonal Rainfall Rainfall Scenario Range* Percent Rainfall Scenario Range* Percent Rainfall amount amount (%) Amount (%) Amount (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Lower Bound -32.2 -320.1 675.2 Lower Bound -39.8 -396.4 598.9 Moderate Moderate Emission Median -10.5 -104.5 890.8 Emission Median -26.3 -261.9 733.4 June-July-August (RCP4.5) (RCP4.5) (JJA) Upper Bound 1.9 19.0 1014.3 Upper Bound -9.1 -90.9 904.4

Observed baseline Lower Bound -38.0 -378.0 617.3 Lower Bound -44.0 -437.8 557.5 = 995.3 mm High High Emission Median -8.8 -87.4 907.9 Emission Median -37.1 -369.4 625.9 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 9.0 89.8 1085.1 Upper Bound -9.5 -94.6 900.7 Lower Lower -27.4 -230.7 610.7 -26.3 -221.3 620.1 Moderat Bound Moderat Bound September- e e Median -14.8 -124.1 717.3 Median -18.3 -154.0 687.4 October- Emission Emission November Upper Upper (RCP4.5) -0.9 -7.9 833.5 (RCP4.5) -1.6 -13.1 828.3 (SON) Bound Bound Lower Lower Observed -30.6 -257.3 584.1 -51.6 -434.5 406.9 High Bound High Bound baseline = Emission Median -8.6 -72.5 768.9 Emission Median -28.5 -239.4 602.0 841.4 mm (RCP8.5) Upper (RCP8.5) Upper 2.2 18.2 859.6 -3.4 -28.3 813.1 Bound Bound

The data suggests that there will be a reduction in rainfall during the summer and habagat seasons in 2020 and 2050 in the municipality. Also, there will be a slight increase in rainfall during amihan season, but amount of rain expected to be lesser than the habagat and transition seasons. Summer months are expected to be drier and amihan months will be slightly wetter compared to observed trends.

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Table 4.6.1b Projected Changes in Seasonal Temperature, Municipality of Belison, Antique Mid 21st Century (2036-2065) Late 21st Century (2070-2099) Projected Change Projected Change Season Projected Projected Scenario Range* Change in Scenario Range* Change Seasonal Mean Seasonal Mean ℃ in ℃ Temperature (℃) Temperature (℃) Lower Bound 1.0 27.6 Lower Bound 1.3 27.9 Moderate Moderate Emission Median 1.3 27.9 Emission Median 1.6 28.2 December-January- (RCP4.5) (RCP4.5) February (DJF) Upper Bound 1.7 28.3 Upper Bound 2.4 29.0

Observed baseline = Lower Bound 1.2 27.8 Lower Bound 2.4 29.0 26.6℃ High Emission High Emission Median 1.6 28.2 Median 2.9 29.5 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 2.0 28.6 Upper Bound 3.7 30.3 Lower Bound 1.0 29.4 Lower Bound 1.4 29.8 Moderate Moderate Emission Median 1.3 29.7 Emission Median 1.7 30.1 (RCP4.5) March-April-May (MAM) (RCP4.5) Observed baseline = Upper Bound 1.8 30.2 Upper Bound 2.6 31.0 28.4 ℃ Lower Bound 1.4 29.8 Lower Bound 2.5 30.9

High Emission High Emission Median 1.8 30.2 Median 3.2 31.6 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 2.3 30.7 Upper Bound 4.1 32.5 Lower Bound 0.9 28.8 Lower Bound 1.3 29.2 Moderate Moderate Emission Median 1.2 29.1 Emission Median 1.5 29.4 (RCP4.5) June-July-August (JJA) (RCP4.5) Upper Bound 1.8 29.7 Upper Bound 2.5 30.4 Observed baseline = Lower Bound 1.4 29.3 Lower Bound 2.6 30.5 27.8 ℃ High Emission High Emission Median 1.5 29.4 Median 3.1 31.0 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 2.3 30.2 Upper Bound 4.3 32.2 Lower Bound 1.0 28.7 Lower Bound 1.3 29.0 Moderate Moderate Emission Median 1.1 28.8 Emission Median 1.5 29.2 September-October- (RCP4.5) (RCP4.5) November (SON) Upper Bound 1.8 29.5 Upper Bound 2.4 30.1

Observed baseline = Lower Bound 1.4 29.1 Lower Bound 2.6 30.3 High Emission High Emission 27.4 ℃ Median 1.5 29.2 Median 3.1 30.8 (RCP8.5) (RCP8.5) Upper Bound 2.2 29.9 Upper Bound 4.1 31.8 * upper: 90th percentile; median: 50th percentile; lower: 10th percentile

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The data suggests that the Municipality of Belison will experience relatively warmer condition by 2020 and 2050 compared to the observed seasonal temperature. There will be a 2.3oC warming during the MAM and JJA in the upper bound while 2.0oC and 2.2oC warming during the DJF and SON seasons, respectively in 2020. In 2050, temperature may increase by as much as 4.1oC and 4.3oC during the MAM and JJA seasons, respectively, while the projected increase during the DJF and SON seasons will be 3.7oC and 4.1oC, respectively.

4.6.2. Extreme Events

Extreme event is a weather event such as rain, drought, flood, or storm that is rare for the place where it occurs. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) suggests that “rare” means in the bottom 10% or top 10% of severity for a given event type in a given location. The Climate Change in the Philippines provides provincial level projections of three climate variable to cover extreme events namely: number of days with temperature exceeding 35oC, number of days with rainfall less than 2.5mm and the number of days with extreme daily rainfall (>200mm). The table below presents the frequency of extreme events in 2020 and 2050 under medium- range emission scenario in the municipality of Belison, province of Antique.

Table 4.6.2 Frequency of Extreme Events in 2020 and 2050 under medium-range emission scenario Climate Variables Observed Baseline 2020 2050 (1971-2000) (2006-2035) (2036-2065) No. of days with Temperature >35oC 460 1,431 3,076 No. of dry days (rainfall <2.5mm) 7,839 5,227 5,226 No. of days with rainfall >200mm 4 5 4 Source: climate Change in the Philippines, February 2011

The data presented in the table above shows that there will be a significant increase in the number of days with a temperature exceeding to 35oC in 2020 and 2050 based on observed trends. In terms of dry days, the number is decreasing from 2020 to 2050 figuring out more wet days. However, number of extreme daily rainfall event will slightly increase in 2020 and will go back to observe trend in 2050.

4.6.3. Sea Level Rise

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Four Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) from Integrated Asessment Models are used in the present IPCC Assessment as a basis for the climate predictions and projections. The Global mean sea level rise for 2018-2100 relative to 1986-2005 will likely be in the ranges of 0.26m to 0.55m for RCP2.6, 0.32 to 0.63m for RCP4.5, 0.33 to 0.63m for RCP6.0 and 0.45 to 0.82m from RCP8.5 (medium confidence). The table below presents the summary of projected changes in the climate variables.

Table 4.6.4 Summary of Projected Changes in Climate Variables, Municipality of Belison, Antique General Changes Observed Baseline Specific Change Expected and Information about patterns of Climate Variables Expected in Climate (1971-2000) Reference Period Change Variables  26.6℃ in DJF  27.6 ℃ by 2020 and 28.5℃ by 2050 during DJF  29.6℃ by 2020 and 30.6℃ by  Increasing in  28.4℃ in MAM 2050 during MAM temperature for all  Slightly more warming in Temperature  28.8℃ by 2020 and 29.8℃ by seasons expected in MAM and in JJA seasons  27.8℃ in JJA 2050 during JJA 2020 and 2050  28.6℃ by 2020 and 29.5℃ by  27.4℃ in SON 2050 during SON  Reduction in rainfall during  Decreasing in rainfall the summer while significant  246.7 mm by 2020 and 348.5mm during DJF for 2020  297.9 mm during DJF increase of rainfall may by 2050 during DJF but increasing for occur in habagat season in 2050 2020 and 2050  Decreasing in rainfall  More drier summer months  251.1mm by 2020 and 251.7mm  288 mm during MAM during MAM for 2020 due to reduction of rainfall in by 2050 during MAM Rainfall and 2050 2020 and 2050  Increasing in rainfall  Significant increase during  1092.8 mm by 2020 and 1211.3  995.3 mm during JJA during JJA for 2020 amihan until habagat mm by 2050 during JJA and 2050 seasons.  Increasing in rainfall  964.2 mm by 2020 and 941.5 mm  Wetter amihan and habagat  841.4mm during SON during SON for 2020 by 2050 during SON months in 2020 and 2050 and 2050

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Table 4.6.4 Summary of Projected Changes in Climate Variables, Municipality of Belison, Antique Observed General Changes Specific Change Expected and Information about patterns of Baseline Expected in Climate Climate Variables Reference Period Change (1971-2000) Variables  1,431 days with temperature  Increasng number of  Significant increase in the exceeding 35oC in 2020 hot days with >35oC number of hot days expected in No. of hot days 460 days  3,076 days with temperature 2020 and 2050 exceeding 35oC in 2050  5,227 days with <2.5mm of rain  Decreasing number  Compared to the observed in 2020 of dry days with <2.5 baseline, there will be more No. of dry days 7,839 days  5,226 days with <2.5mm of rain mm of rain days with rainfall (more wet in 2050 days than dry days)  5 days with rainfall >200mm in  Increasing daily  More extreme daily rainfall 2020 rainfall of more than expected (>200mm) in 2020 but Extreme daily rainfall 200mm in 2020 and will be normalize in 2050 4 days  4 days with rainfall >200mm in events 2050 it will back to observed baseline trend in 2050 Projected change by 2100 relative  Potential increase in  A potential increase in global to 1986-2005 Global mean sea the current sea level sea level by a range of 0.26 to level by 2100 0.82m by 2100. (Projected sea level rise may vary from global Sea Level Rise 0.26 to 0.55m for RCP2.6 estimates due to regiona 0.32 to 0.63m for RCP4.5 differing rates of thermal 0.33 to 0.63m for RCP6.0 expansion of the oceans and 0.45 to 0.82m for RCP8.5 atmospheric circulation.)

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4.7. Disaster Vulnerability

Looking at the predictions of the changes of climate for 2020 and 2050 we see that an overall slight increase in temperature and precipitation is eminent. However, this does not tell the whole story. What cannot be measured or predicted is how the weather will be more extreme. Larger and more frequent storm events and longer and more common drought events can be expected. The manifestations of climate change in the form of sea level rise, storm surge, drought, flooding, stronger and intensified typhoons and climate change related outbreaks have impacts on the municipality’s economy, environment, and infrastructure and on the municipality’s 11 barangays. Given its coastal location and rivers around it, Belison is greatly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and has already experienced noticeable adverse effects in recent years. Without concerted action, the challenges the municipality will face as a result of climate change are expected to intensify in the medium or long term. With this scenario the response must be two pronged: adaptation and mitigation.

4.7.1 Flooding

The Sibalom River is the largest river system in Antique and it cuts through the southern part of the municipality, directly affecting 4 barangays – Rombang, Concepcion Sinaja, and Salvacion. During times of heavy torrential rain the river can be a highly destructive force, eroding banks and occasionally inundating communities and crops. The Belison River is also a danger to the municipality, as it passes through a more heavily populated part of Belison. Other barangay located along the coastal area such as Borocboroc, Delima, Ipil, Maradiona, Poblacion and Salvacion also experience flooding during heavy prolonged rains and typhoons. The LGU had conducted a climate and disaster risk assessment (CDRA) and based on the result, the total affected residential for flood with a flood height of ≥1 meter or more is 257.9217 or 94% of the total residential areas and putting in risk the lives of 8,343 population. The total area for natural resource production which is vulnerable to flooding is 1,007.464 has. with an estimated value of P135,662,161.00. Out of 52 critical point facilities, 48 of it are vulnerable to flooding. The total lifeline utilities susceptible to flood is 22.1833 linear kilometers with 6.4113 kilometers of it is total road segment length which is equal to 61.42% of the total exposed lifeline utilities. (See Map 8.)

Nevertheless, the Geohazards Mapping and Assessment Team (GMAT) of the Mine and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has conducted an updating of Geohazard Maps for flooding and landslide susceptibility to all barangays of the municipality in 2017. The following are the results and recommendations of the assessment per purok of every barangay.

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Table 4.7.1 Flooding Threat Advisory

Barangay Purok Flooding Susceptibility Rating Recommendations

1 Moderate to High 1. Install/improve drainage canals along 2 Moderate to High the road (if applicable) Borocboroc 3 Moderate to High 2. Houses, schools and other important structures must not be constructed in 4 Moderate to High known/ identified flood-prone areas and 1 Low along rivers and creeks.

2 Low 3. Evacuate residents away from flood- prone areas during heavy, prolonged 3 Low rains, typhoons and/or earthquakes.

Concepcion 4 Low 4. Repair/replace damaged structures (if 5 Low applicable) and ensure its stability during earthquakes and typhoons. 6 Low 7 Low, High 5. Relocate houses and other structures to safer areas and away flood-prone areas 1 High to Very High especially if tension cracks become larger and soil movement/landslide Salvacion 2 High continues. 3 High 1 Low 6. Regular dredging and de-clogging of waterways/canals 2 Low Poblacion 3 Low 7. Follow the correct easement from bodies of water 4 Low 5 Low to Moderate 8. Develop an early warning system.

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6 Low to Moderate 9. Constant communication and updates within the barangay and with nearby 7 Low barangays about geohazard situations.

1 Moderate to High 10. Disaster preparedness and rescue 2 Moderate to High training for barangay officials and 3 High residents of the barangay

Maradiona 4 Moderate 11. Observe for/and or monitor for presence of mass movement (e.g. landslides, 5 Moderate tension cracks), saturated ground or seeps and sunken or displaced road 6 Moderate surfaces and report to the 7 Moderate MGB/municipal authorities.

1 Moderate

2 Moderate to High 3 Moderate

Ipil 4 High

5 Moderate

6 Moderate

7 Moderate to High 1 Moderate

Sinaja 2 High 3 High to Very High Delima 1 to 7 Moderate

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3 High

4 High 5 High to Very High

6 High

7 High

1 to 4 None Buenavista 5 Low

1 Low

2 None Mojon 3 None 4 None

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4.7.2. Rain induced landslide

Rain Induced Landslides (RIL) are downward and outward movement of materials caused by floods and excessive rain. It is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rockfalls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows, which can occur in offshore, coastal and onshore environments. Although the action of gravity is the primary driving force for a landslide to occur, there are other contributing factors affecting the original slope stability. The Geohazards Mapping and Assessment Team (GMAT) of the Mine and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has conducted an updating of Geohazard Maps for flooding and landslide susceptibility to all barangays of the municipality in 2017. The following are the results and recommendations of the assessment per purok of every barangay.

Table 4.7.2. Landslide Threat Advisory

Landslide Susceptibility Barangay Purok Recommendations Rating

Borocboroc 1 to 7 None 1. Install/improve drainage canals along the road (if applicable) Concepcion 1 to 7 None 2. Houses, schools and other important structures must not be constructed known/ identified landslide (steep slopes, mid-slopes, Salvacion 1 to 3 None and foot slopes of mountains and hills)

Poblacion 1 to 7 None 3. Evacuate residents away from flood-prone areas during heavy, Maradiona 1 to 7 None prolonged rains, typhoons and/or earthquakes.

Ipil 1 to 7 None 4. Repair/replace damaged structures (if applicable) and ensure its stability during earthquakes and typhoons. Sinaja 1 to 3 None 5. Relocate houses and other structures to safer areas and away from Delima 1 to 7 None landslide areas especially if tension cracks become larger and soil movement/landslide continues. 1 None Rombang 6. Develop an early warning system. 2 None

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3 None 7. Constant communication and updates within the barangay and with nearby barangays about geohazard situations. 4 None 8. Disaster preparedness and rescue training for barangay officials 5 None and residents of the barangay

6 None 9. Observe for/and or monitor for presence of mass movement (e.g. landslides, tension cracks), saturated ground or seeps and sunken 7 None or displaced road surfaces and report to the MGB/municipal authorities. 1 Moderate

2 Moderate

Buenavista 3 Moderate

4 Moderate

5 Low

1 Moderate 2 Moderate Mojon 3 Moderate to High

4 Moderate

Source: Mines and Geoscience Bureau, DENR

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4.7.3 Storm Surge

A storm surge is a rise above the usual water level along the shore that is the result of strong onshore winds and/or reduced atmospheric pressure; the actual surge height is the difference of the observed water level minus the predicted tide. On September 28, 2009, Belison experienced a storm surge affecting 47 households or 194 families of Barangay Salvacion. This had totally damaged 4 houses while 44 units were partially damaged. Roads, public plaza, basketball court, stage and streetlights and houses were damaged having a total cost of Php1, 320,000.00.

When the LGU conducted the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA), the total affected residential area by the storm surge (5m height) in hectares is 158.1880, with a total of 3,642 exposed population or 42.18% of the total population. As computed the estimated affected area of natural resource production area expressed in hectares is 319.6072 or 64.50% of the total allocation of affected barangays and the estimated exposed value reaches to P38,047,088.00. Out of the fifty two (52) critical point facilities, twenty eight of it are vulnerable to storm surge and the total lifeline utilities vulnerable to storm surge is 22.1833 linear kilometers with 6.4113 kilometers of it is total road segment length and the rest are for power and water lines. This is equal to 61.42% of the total exposed lifeline utilities. Map 21, shows the storm surge impact map in the Map 11. Storm Surge Hazard Map municipality of Belison. 44 Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2018-2027 | Belison, Antique

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4.7.4. Ground Shaking

Ground shaking is a hazard created by seismic earth movements. During an earthquake, seismic waves travel rapidly away from the source and through the earth’s crust. Upon reaching the ground surface, they produce shaking that may last from seconds to minutes. Using the Rapid Earthquake Disaster Assessment System (REDAS) developed by PHIVOLCS, six earthquake scenarios were identified that can generate ground shaking, liquefaction and earthquake induced landslide to the province. However, in the six scenarios simulated from REDAS, the most devastating is the fifth scenario simulated from Negros Trench. This could trigger PEIS VIII (Very Destructive) ground shaking that will result devastating damages to structures. The municipalities vulnerable to PEIS VIII ground shaking are the following: Anini-y, , , San Jose, Sibalom, Belison, Patnongon, , , , Barbaza and . The barangays of the municipality which can possibly experience Intensity VIII are Concepcion, Rombang, Sinaja, Salvacion, Map 12. Ground Shaking Hazard Map Poblacion, Mojon,

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Buenavista, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc, Maradiona. The total area affected is 1,978.20 hectares affecting the total population. Table 4.7.4. present the complete data.

Table 4.7.4. Population Exposed To Ground Shaking Hazard

Population Households Exposed Exposed % of Affected Barangay Name Hazard Code Area (Has) Risk Category 2017 2017 Population Households Population

Borocboroc 1,216 294 PEIS VIII 181.01 1,216 294 100% Very High Buenavista 380 92 PEIS VIII 290.81 380 92 100% Very High Concepcion 1,199 266 PEIS VIII 228.89 1,199 266 100% Very High Delima 811 198 PEIS VIII 102.47 811 198 100% Very High Ipil 783 191 PEIS VIII 158.24 783 191 100% Very High Maradiona 1,488 377 PEIS VIII 225.92 1,488 377 100% Very High Mojon 572 152 PEIS VIII 162.62 572 152 100% Very High Poblacion 4,611 1,082 PEIS VIII 322.46 4,611 1,082 100% Very High Rombang 1,106 256 PEIS VIII 106.23 1,106 256 100% Very High Salvacion 457 109 PEIS VIII 82.63 457 109 100% Very High Sinaja 891 195 PEIS VIII 116.92 891 195 100% Very High Total 13,514 3,212 1,978.20 13,514 3,212 Source: Computed as per data

4.7.5. Liquefaction

Liquefaction is a process where particles of loosely- consolidated and water saturated deposits and sand are rearranged into a more compact state. This results in the squeezing of water and sediments towards the surface in the form of “sand fountain” and creating a condition resembling “quicksand”. In this phenomenon, the strength of the soil is reduced to the point where it is unstable to support structures. From the six scenarios simulated from REDAS, Belison is one of the municipalities susceptible to High Exceedance Liquefaction Hazard. The barangays affected are: Concepcion, Salvacion, Sinaja, Rombang, Poblacion, Mojon, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc, Maradiona with a total area susceptible to high liquefaction of 1,524.77 hectares with 5,068 exposed population and 1,286 exposed households. In moderately susceptible area, the exposed number of population is 5,001 with 1,152 exposed number of households. (Please see tables and map) 46 Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2018-2027 | Belison, Antique

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Table 4.7.5a. Population Exposed To Liquefaction Hazard in Highly Susceptible Area Barangay Name Population 2017 Households Hazard Code Area Exposed Exposed % of Affected Risk Category 2017 (Hectares) Population Households Population Borocboroc 1,216 294 HSA 181.01 714 178 58.72% High Concepcion 1,199 266 HSA 228.89 182 39 15.18% Low Delima 811 198 HSA 102.47 139 44 17.14% Low Ipil 783 191 HSA 158.24 381 100 48.66% Moderate Maradiona HSA 225.92 981 246 65.93% High 1,488 377 Poblacion 4,611 1,082 HSA 322.46 1,518 405 32.92% Moderate Rombang 1,106 256 HSA 106.23 126 36 11.39% Low Salvacion 457 109 HSA 82.63 434 101 94.97% Very High Sinaja 891 195 HSA 116.92 593 137 66.55% High Total 12,562 2,968 1,524.77 5,068 1,286

Table 4.7.5b. Population Exposed To Liquefaction Hazard in Moderately Susceptible Area Barangay Name Population 2017 Households 2017 Hazard Area Exposed Exposed % of Affected Risk Category Code (Hectares) Population Households Population

Borocboroc 1,216 294 MSA 181.01 445 113 36.60% Moderate Concepcion 1,199 266 MSA 228.89 179 39 14.93% Low

Delima 811 198 MSA 102.47 452 114 55.73% High

Ipil MSA 158.24 254 61 32.44% Moderate 783 191

Maradiona 1,488 377 MSA 225.92 337 75 22.65% Low

Mojon 572 152 MSA 162.62 68 17 11.89% Low

Poblacion 4,611 1,082 MSA 322.46 2,987 664 64.78% High

Rombang 1,106 256 HAS 106.23 129 35 11.66% Low

Salvacion MSA 82.63 31 7 6.78% Low 457 109

Sinaja 891 195 MSA 116.92 119 27 13.36% Low

Total 13,134 3,120 1,687.39 5,001 1,152

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4.7.6. Tsunami

Tsunami or tidal wave, also known as a seismic sea wave, is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions (including detonations of underwater nuclear devices), landslides, glacier calving, meteorite impacts and other disturbances above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami. From the tsunami hazard map generated by PHILVOCS, Belison is one of the municipalities prone to tsunami affecting nine (9) of its barangay namely: Rombang, Concepcion, Sinaja, Salvacion, Poblacion, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc, Maradiona with total area prone to tsunami of1,524.77 hectares with 8,015 exposed population and 2,012 households.

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Table 4.7.6. Population Exposed To Tsunami Hazard

Population Households Hazard Area Exposed Exposed % of Affected Barangay Name Risk Category 2017 2017 Code (Hectares) Population Households Population

Maradiona 1,488 377 Tsu_Prone 225.92 1,223 299 82.19% High Borocboroc 1,216 294 Tsu_Prone 181.01 944 238 77.63% High Delima 811 198 Tsu_Prone 102.47 432 122 53.27% High Ipil 783 191 Tsu_Prone 158.24 551 141 70.37% High Poblacion 4,611 1,082 Tsu_Prone 322.46 3,817 963 82.78% Very High Sinaja 891 195 Tsu_Prone 116.92 376 89 42.20% Moderate Salvacion 891 195 Tsu_Prone 82.63 448 105 50.28% Very High Concepcion 1,199 266 Tsu_Prone 228.89 113 25 9.42% Low Rombang 1,106 256 Tsu_Prone 106.23 111 30 10.04% Low Total 12,996 3,054 1,524.77 8,015 2,012

4.7.7. Drought

Belison had also been a victim of dry spells and droughts/El Niño since 1990 to the present which tremendously reduced crop production of farmers. The crop production area of the municipality of Belison is moderately vulnerable to drought with vulnerability index value of 0.587 or moderate. Its sensitivity value is 0.46 percent (moderate) with the following indicators considered: absence of El Nino for the year (0-2 -very low); high presence of intermittent rivers and streams; high dependency of agricultural lands on irrigation (31-40%); and long duration of drought from three to four months (high). Likewise, the municipality has high exposure to drought with 0.69 value influenced by the following indicators: 61-80 percent of production areas are affected by the last two occurrence of drought; and high percentage of yield losses due to drought (61-70%). Adaptive capacity of the municipality is valued at 0.6 or moderate; 41 percent to less than 21 percent of farm lands with small irrigation programs; and only 21 percent to less than 10 percent adopts crop diversification.

Given this scenario, the municipality is high risk for drought. Since farming is one of the active livelihood in the town, when there is a prolonged drought, food security can be affected. Alternative livelihood must be provided by the LGU during drought season.

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5. EXISTING LAND USE AND LAND USE TRENDS

5.1. Existing General Land Use

The Municipality of Belison has a current total land area of 1,978.3092 hectares, which constitutes 0.72% of the total land area of the province. However, the said existing land area used in planning is still subject to change if the latest actual ground survey conducted by the DENR-LMB will be approved. This recent ground survey reveals that the total land area of Belison increases to 2,025.54 has and is generally classified into Alienable and Disposal land (A & D). Nevertheless, the said ground survey created a delineation conflict between the municipality and to its adjacent municipality, Patnongon the reason why a petition has been raised by the concerned LGU. Thereby, for the purposes of planning, the existing land area of the municipality which is 1,978.3092 hectares will be used. Table 5.1 present the existing general land use classifying various areas of the municipality into functional uses. The different functional uses are presented as follows:

Residential Area. The existing residential area of the municipality is 233.3663 hectares or 11.80% of the total land area.

Socialized Housing Site. The current relocation site of the municipality occupies an area of 4.3798 hectares or 0.22% of the total land area located at barangay Mojon and Delima.

Commercial Area. The existing commercial area of the municipality is 23.9202 hectares or 1.21% of the total land area. This land use is mostly concentrated in the Poblacion.

Institutional Area. The existing institutional area of the municipality is 13.1845 hectares or 0.67% of the total land area. This areas are currently occupied by government and religious institutions such as schools and churches.

Agri-Industrial Area. The existing agri-industrial area is composed of light industries for agricultural and fishery. This is currently located in barangay Ipil, Delima and Borocboroc. The agri-industrial site located in Ipil and Delima is intended for Muscovado sugar milling while the site in barangay Borocboroc is for Community Fish Landing Center. These all contains a total area of 5.0641 hectares or 0.26% of the total land area of the municipality.

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Utilities, Transportation and Services. The existing area intended for utilities, transportation and services is 44.4091 or 2.24% of the total land area. This land use is consist of facilities for transportation (roads, street, highways and right-of-ways), solid waste management and other utilities.

Tourism Area. The existing tourism area are occupied by the beach resorts including those occupied by other historical sites with an area of 11.9271 hectares or 0.60 % of the total area of the municipality.

Parks and Recreation Area. The coastal area that stretches from barangay Salvacion to Maradiona including the areas occupied by the municipal plaza was the existing designated parks and recreation area of the municipality with 24.8573 hectares or 1.26% of the total land area.

Cemetery and Memorial Park. The existing area for cemetery and memorial park is 3.8104 hectares or 0.19% of the total land area.

Agricultural Area. The existing area of the municipality intended for agricultural production is 1,195.1600 hectares or 60.41% of the total land area. This is utilized for production of all commodities.

Grassland. The existing grassland consisted of native pastures like, cogon, giron and other species is 268.2385 hectares or 13.56% of the total land area. This is also utilized by some farmers for upland farming and for planting of banana, coffee and other production mostly located in the hilly barangays of the municipality, Buenavista and Mojon.

Rivers and Creeks. The area occupied by rivers and creeks in the municipality is 121.0000 hectares or 6.11% of the total area of the municipality including its riverbanks. Some of the river banks was already utilized by the farmers for planting high value crops such as legumes, peanuts and other commodities.

Fishpond Area. The existing area for fishponds located in barangays along the coast of the Sulu Sea particularly Maradiona, Ipil and Poblacion is 19.0574 hectares or 0.96 % of the total area. This area considered as Strategic Fishery Development for aquaculture.

Mangroves Area. An area of 9.9345 hectares or 0.50% of the total area of the municipality is currently planted with mangroves and other mangroves associates such as nipa, talisay, balabago and pandan.

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The table below shows the general land use classifications of the municipality.

Table 5.1. General Land Use Classification Area Percent (%) Land Use (in Hectare) to total Residential Area 233.3663 11.80 Socialized Housing Site 4.3798 0.22 Commercial Area 23.9202 1.21 Institutional Area 13.1845 0.67 Agri-industrial area 5.0641 0.26 Utilities, transportation and Services 44.4091 2.24 Tourism Area 11.9271 0.60 Parks and Recreation Area 24.8573 1.26 Cemeteries and Memorial Park 3.8104 0.19 Agricultural Area 1,195.1600 60.41 Grassland 268.2385 13.56 Fishpond Area 19.0574 0.96 Rivers and Creeks 121.0000 6.11 Mangrove Area 9.9345 0.50 Total 1,978.3092 100.00

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5.2. Existing Land Use Trend

Land use is surprisingly dynamic, with annual shifts in and out of different uses. Examining net change in land use reveals general trends, but masks the real extent of land use change over time. In agriculture there are frequent shifts in the use of land among cropland, pastureland and forest land. Each time land changes use, it may affect erosion potential, contiguity of habitat, hydrologic features of the landscape, or other natural processes or functions.

Looking unto the aerial view of the municipality, it can be noticed that land use trends seems to be in a concentric form with radial grid street pattern. Concentration of commercial activities is within the urban area, the Poblacion. Although this form reflects a good and unique characteristic of concentrating development into one continuous body originating from the center or core aiming to maximize land use Aerial View of Poblacion in the Poblacion to provide more open space outside, yet due to its limited area, the carrying capacity of the place is almost exploited causing congestion. The good thing at this trend is it redirects future development in and around the Poblacion, extending to the adjoining barangays. As a result, the direction of growth enlarges the urban core as it is now visible in the municipality. The current land use trend shifted into a linear form expanding both to the southern and northern part of the municipality following the major transportation route.

6. INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

6.1. Water Facilities

Water system in the municipality subsists in three levels. It has the Waterworks or Water District (Level III), communal faucet systems (Level II) and the point source (Level I) which is in the form of water pumps and hand pumps which are very common in the rural areas. Mostly of the level 1 water supply that subsists in the municipality had a shallow well source. But mostly of households do not utilize this water source for drinking purposes. They only make use of the water for domestic purposes such as for washing of clothes, watering of plants and personal washing.

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As reflected in Table 6.1, the number households served by this level 1 water source is 1,897 or 59.5% of the total households. A communal faucet system serves barangay, Buenavista and Mojon. As presented in Table 6.1, there are 210 households or 6.6% of the total households in the municipality served by Level II water supply system. The water source of this water system is improved spring with communal faucet. It serves the school community and some of the households located in the nearby vicinity which is reachable by the said water system.

The Belison Water District, the sole provider of Level III water supply system had distribution lines in nine (9) lowland barangays – Rombang, Concepcion, Sinaja, Salvacion, Poblacion, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc and Maradiona. The number of connections for this water system is 771 serving 1,079 or 33.9 percent of the total households.The prevailing water rate in the municipality is P24.50 per cubic meter with a minimum ten (10) cubic meter. Domestic connection is the only type of consumer. The average monthly consumption of connection ranges from 10-15 cu.m. Average water consumption in a month of all connections ranges to 10,567 cu.m.

Table 6.1. Type of Water Source and Number of Households Served, Year 2017 Type of Water Source Name of Barangays Served Level 1 Level II Level III No. of Households Served No. of Households Served No. of Households Served Borocboroc 221 48 Buenavista 5 95 Concepcion 191 60 Delima 123 54 Ipil 129 36 Maradiona 285 60 Mojon 50 115 Poblacion 454 436 Rombang 240 8 Salvacion 61 27 Sinaja 138 42 TOTAL Source: Consolidated Data in Sectoral Study

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6.2. Power Facilities

Belison is one hundred percent energized. The Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) supplies electricity to the municipality which sourced its power from the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR). A comparative data on electrical house connections in the past three years, 2015, 2016 and 2017 is provided in Table 6.2. It can be noted that there is an increasing number of house connections every year, which can be attributed to the aggressive electrification program of ANTECO. As of December 2017, the household connection level in the municipality had reached to 85.0 percent an increase of 3 percent from the previous year 2016. This means 2,757 out of a total 3,237 households have electricity connections.

Table 6.2. Households Served and Unserved with Electricity for the Past Three Years Year 2015 Year 2016 Year 2017 Served Unserved Served Unserved Served Unserved Barangay Total Total Total No. of No. of No. HH No. % No. % HH No. % No. % of HH No. % No. % Poblacion 1,026 796 78 230 22 1,031 869 84 162 16 1,035 918 89 117 11 Borocboroc 292 226 77 66 23 293 235 80 58 20 296 241 81 55 19 Buenavista 115 48 42 67 58 116 50 43 66 57 118 67 57 51 43 Concepcion 259 198 76 61 24 260 230 88 30 12 261 236 90 25 10 Delima 195 132 68 63 32 196 172 88 24 12 198 183 92 15 8 Ipil 178 136 76 42 24 179 152 85 27 15 184 163 89 21 11 Maradiona 371 292 79 79 21 372 316 85 56 15 375 325 87 50 13 Mojon 175 103 59 72 41 178 108 61 70 39 180 115 64 65 36 Rombang 256 197 77 59 23 258 218 84 40 16 261 227 87 34 13 Salvacion 121 84 69 37 31 123 102 83 21 17 126 108 86 18 14 Sinaja 198 142 72 56 28 199 164 82 35 18 203 174 86 29 14 2,75 TOTAL 3,186 2,354 832 3,205 2,616 589 3,237 480 7 Source: ANTECO

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6.3. Information and Communication Technology Facilities

The entry of the wireless telecommunication companies led by Smart and Globe has accelerated growth of the local telecommunication industry. Almost all of the households have greater access to cellular service with every household owning two mobile phones on the average. Internet access has also been increasing, powered by more accessible and affordable broadband services being offered by Smart and Globe, as well as bundled offerings by local cable TV operators. Cybercafes offering cheap internet services and games have also been mushrooming in the municipality, further enhancing greater access by local residents and visitors’ alike. The present Free Public Wifi access through the People Konek Project of the Department of Communication and Information Technology is currently serving the town. The Philippine Postal Corporation serving the municipality has its own office that facilitates the delivery of letters to the public. There are two cable television networks which are serving the town, the Buenavista CATV and Barbaza Coop CATV which is managed by the Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative. Radio signals from Iloilo, Manila, in the province and other parts of the country are picked up by radios at home and keep them informed on the happenings around them.

Table 6.3. Information and Communication Technology Service Facilities, Year 2017

Area Year Ownership Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Type Occupied Barangay Constructed (ha) Public Private Fl Tc Eq Ts Su

Postal Services 1998 0.005 All barangays 1 M M M L M

Cell Sites Network 2003 0.078 All barangays 2 H M M M M

Cable TV 2005 All Barangays 2 M M M L M

Cybercafes 2012, 2015 0.05 Poblacion 3 M M M L M

Fl-Flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Sw-Strong Wind, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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Table 6.3. Information and Communication Technology Service Facilities, Year 2017

Area Year Ownership Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Type Occupied Barangay Constructed (ha) Public Private Fl Tc Eq Ts Su Public Wifi Access 2017 Poblacion 2 M M M L M (Pipol Konek)

ICOM Handheld 2015 All barangays 2 M M M L M Radios

Satellite Television 2015 0.002 All barangays 1 M M M L L Broadcast (Cignal)

Internet Connectivity 2009, 2010 All Barangays 2 M M M L M (Smart and Globe)

Source: MPDO Fl-Flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Sw-Strong Wind, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

6.4. Administrative Infrastructures

Aside from the local and provincial offices serving the constituents immediate needs, there are also national government offices situated and operating in the municipality. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) has its own office being manned by an Election Officer with her staff. The Bureau of Internal Revenue and Bureau of Fire Protection have also their office and assigned personnel rendering services of their respective offices. Also the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has an assigned MLGOO in the municipality and has an office at the Getulio Tumangday Hall. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has its own building and an assigned Chief of Police manning the office. The DENR-CENRO has also erected its new building within the municipality serving the southern municipalities of the Province.

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Map 18. Information and Communication Facilities Map

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7. TRANSPORTATION/ROAD NETWORK

7.1. Road Network

Belison is an important transportation hub located on the National Road connecting the province of Antique. It is served with a total road network of 61.312 kilometers classified into five categories: the national road which is 13.864 km or 22.61%, provincial road is 2.774 km or 4.52%, municipal road is 8.516 km or 13.89%, barangay road is 27.139 km or 44.26% and road right of way or private roads is 9.019 or 14.71% of the total road length. Most of the municipal roads are concreted in the town proper, the Poblacion. Some of the barangay roads are almost concreted too especially within the barangay proper. However, farm-to-market roads and road right of ways are mostly earth-filled. Out of the total road length, concrete paved roads, is 19.021 km or 31.02%, asphalted is 6.664 km or 10.87%, 1.936 km or 3.16 % is covered with gravel and 33.691 km or 54.95% is earth-filled.

Table 7.1. Road Classification and Type of Pavement Road Surface Width Road Administrative Length PAVED UNPAVED Right of way Classification (km) (m) Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth fill Length % Length % Length % Length % A. National Road 13.864 20 and 4 6.664 48.07 7.200 51.93

B. Provincial Roads 2.774 10 2.774 100 C. Municipal Roads 8.516 8 8.046 94.48 0.470 5.52 0 0 D. Barangay Roads 27.139 6 and 8 8.201 30.29 1.466 5.4 17.471 64.37 E. Road Right of Way 9.019 2 or 3 9.019 100 Total 61.312 19.021 31.02 6.664 10.87 1.936 3.16 33.691 54.95

Source: Consolidated Data from Sectoral Study

7.2. Bridges

Bridges are important links in a road network. Regular maintenance must be properly observed in order to keep the roads open to traffic. Bridges along national roads are categorized into two (2) bridge structures, these are Permanent and Temporary. Permanent bridges are those concrete and steel bridge structures and Temporary are those bailey and timber bridge structures. To summarize it all, the entire number of bridges present in Belison is five

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(5), which are located in Mojon, Ipil, Maradiona, Sinaja and Poblacion. One of these bridges is considered as cultural heritage considering its year of construction. The Inventory of Bridges by Location, Type, Capacity and Condition is reflected in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2. Inventory of Bridges by Location, Type, Capacity and Condition, Year 2017

Load Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Year Length Width Physical Bridge Name Barangay Type Capacity Constructed (m) (m) Condition Fl Tc Eq Ts Su (Tons) Pansalgan Bridge Mojon 2017 Concrete 12.5 6 20 Fair H M M L L

Maradiona Bridge Maradiona 1999 Concrete 9.0 6 15 Fair M M M M M

Sinaja Bridge Sinaja 1908 Concrete 4.5 4 10 Fair H M M H M

Igtuba Bridge Poblacion 2002 Concrete 18.5 6 20 Fair H M M L L Belison Bridge Ipil 1999 Concrete 24 6 20 Fair H M M H H Source: DPWH, MEO Fl-Flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

7.3. Public Land Transport

As per record from the PNP and Mayor’s office, the current number of jeepneys registered in the municipality and plying the route between the municipality to San Jose and other part of the province is twenty five (25). These jeepneys are always available any day of the week from 5:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the evening. However, some of the jeepneys from other municipality passing along the town are serviceable anytime of the day. Another popular mode of public transportation within the municipality is the motorized tricycles plying within the inter barangays. Three associations (TODA) are regulating the route and coding of every tricycle plying in the southern barangays, northern barangays and within the Poblacion. As per record the number of tricycles operating within the municipality is 188 units.

In addition, there are jeepneys from the northern part of the province going to San Jose passing along the town and travel regularly over a route. An estimated number of jeepneys coming from other municipalities passing the town and servicing the commuting public are thirty (30). Aside from jeepneys, L300 Vans and buses are also available plying the route from northern part of the province to Iloilo and vice versa. RORO buses heading to Manila and back to Antique or Iloilo enroute in the municipality. This means of transportation give an ease to the commuting

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public. As taken from the office of the Philippine National Police, the estimated number of RORO buses serving the commuting public in Belison are ten (10).

Table 7.3. Inventory of Public Land Transportation Vehicles by Type and Service Routes, Year 2017

Registered In Municipality From Other City /Municipality

Type of Route/Destination Public Utility Vehicle Total No. Within Barangay to Barangay to Municipal/ Total No. Route/ Destination Barangay Barangay Municipal/ Center Center

North bound to Jeepney 25 25 30 San Jose Tricycles 188 18 170 RORO Around Panay and 10 Buses Metro Manila L300 Van 15 Antique to Iloilo Source: Philippine National Police Office, Mayor’s Office

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8. SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITIES/UTILITIES/AMENITIES

8.1. Education

Out of eleven barangays, eight has complete public elementary schools and one private school. The Belison National School (BNS) is the only secondary school serving and offering quality secondary education. This secondary school offers three curricula such as the Special Science Curriculum (SSC), Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and Special Program for the Arts (SPA). All of the 11 barangays has its own Child Development Center manned by a permanently employed Day Care Worker. There are six (6) private preschools in the municipality operating and offering early childhood care and development curriculum. The Belison Little Angels Study Center Incorporated is the only complete private elementary school in the municipality which started as a Kinder School.

Table 8.1. Schools by Level Type, Facilities and Condition Area Facilities And Condition School Barangay Occupied Ownership (ha) Laboratory Shop Library Clinic CR Playground

Elementary

1. Belison Central School Poblacion 3.9383 Public G G G G G P

2. Buenavista Elem. School Buenavista 0.6805 Public P N P N P P 1. Borocboroc-Delima- Ipil Elem. School Delima 0.4625 Public P N P N G P 4. Concepcion Elem School Concepcion 0.9834 Public P N P N G P 5. Maradiona Elem School Maradiona 0.8068 Public P N G N G P 6. Mojon Elem School Mojon 0.4952 Public P N P N G P 7. Rombang Elem School Rombang 0.8825 Public P N P N G P 8. Sinaja-Salvacion Elem School Sinaja 0.2925 Public P N P N G P 9. Belison Little Angels Learning Poblacion 0.05 Private N N G N G G Center

Secondary

1.Belison National School Poblacion 2.2035 Public P P N G P P P – Poor, G- Good, N- Needs Improvement

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Map 20. Education Facilities Map

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8.2. Health

There is no hospital in Belison, however the Municipal Health Center caters all the health needs/problems of the residents. It has a License to Operate (LTO) from the Department of Health (DOH) as a birthing facility and accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) for performing new born screening. It also has dental and medical equipment. There are three (3) barangay health stations located in barangay Borocboroc, Concepcion and Rombang. Each barangay health station has an assign midwife to provide basic medical assistance such as immunization and prenatal check-up. Private dental clinics and pharmacy are also present in the municipality.

Table 8.2. Medical Health Facilities and Personnel, Year 2017

No. of Personnel Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Capacity Physical Name of Health Facility Barangay Ownership (No. of Sanitary Condition Beds) Doctors Nurses Midwives Others Total Inspectors Fl Tc Eq Ts Su

Main Health Centre a. Rural Health Unit Poblacion Public 1 1 7 6 1 1 16 Operational L M L L L Barangay Health

Station Borocboroc Health Borocboroc Public 1 1 Operational L M L L H Station Concepcion Health Concepcion Public 1 1 Operational M M L L L Station Rombang Health Rombang Public 1 1 Operational M M L M L Station

Escote Dental Clinic Poblacion Private 1 1 Operational L M L L L Omanio Pharmacy & Poblacion Private 2 2 Operational L M L L L Jingfil Pharmacy Source: Municipal Health Office Fl-Flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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8.3. Housing

The housing situation of the municipality for the past three censal years reveals that housing stock in the municipality is becoming inadequate for its households. The table below shows that the ratio of households to occupied housing unit based on the standard ratio of one household in one housing unit indicates the existence of doubled-up households (2:1 and 2:2) and a shortage in housing units.

Table 8.3. Housing Situation for the Past Three Censal Years

2000 2007 2010 2016 % Increase/ % Increase/ % Increase/ No. No. No. No. Decrease Decrease Decrease Households (HH) 2,632 2,755 4.67 2,893 5.01 3,186 10.13 Household Population 11,621 12,460 7.22 12,807 2.78 13,539 5.72 Housing Units (HU) 2,431 2,750 13.12 2,864 4.15 2,989 4.36 Occupied HU 2,420 2,746 13.47 2,861 4.19 2,988 4.44 Vacant HU 11 4 -63.64 3 (25.00) 1 -66.67

Ratio of HH to Occupied HU 1.08 1.00 1.01 1.07 Ratio of HH Population to 4.80 4.54 4.48 4.53 Occupied HU Source: PSA, CBMS Survey 2017

The total number of housing units in 2010 is 2,864 and 2,861 were occupied with a vacant of 3 HU. Majority or 99.51% of this housing unit is single houses and only a few or 0.38% is duplex. Belisongnon uses strong construction materials in constructing their dwelling units. Result of the 2007 census of housing and population, 42.4% of the houses constructed used concrete/brick/stone as construction materials for the outer walls. The remaining 57.6% are combination of galvanized iron/aluminum, bamboo, nipa, sawali, cogon, salvaged materials and wood. On the other hand majority 73.7% uses galvanized iron (GI) sheets for their roofing.

For the past three censal years, security of tenure of the households is improving. The last censal year reveals that of the 2,989 housing units, 2,816 or 94% are owned by the households living in it. This record portrays a secure

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tenure for the majority of the households dwelling units. The remaining 6% are either renting, occupying the unit for free with or without consent of the owner. It could be notice that every censal year, the number of owned housing units are increasing. This simply shows that mostly of the newly build houses are owned by the households occupying it. Results of the data gathered that majority or 97.8 percent constructed their houses from their own resources/interest-free loans from relatives and friends.

Table 8.3a. Occupied Housing Units by Tenure Status for the Past Three Censal Years

2007 2010 2015 Tenure Status Housing Unit/Lot Housing Unit/Lot Housing Unit/Lot No. % No. % No. % Owned 2,215 81% 2,752 96% 2,820 94% Being Amortized - 0% - 0% - 0% Rented 72 3% 4 0% 55 2%

Being Occupied for Free 459 17% 99 4% 109 4% With Consent of Owner

Being Occupied for Free - 0% 9 0% 5 0% Without Consent of Owner Total 2,746 100% 2,864 100% 2,989 100% Source: NSO/PSA/LGU

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8.4. Protective Services Facilities

The Belison PNP station is located in the Poblacion along the national highway and fronting the municipal halls and is equipped with CCTV. One pick-up type patrol car and motorcycles serve as the service of the men in uniform in responding for peace and order problems. Every barangay has its own barangay tanods yet only five (5) barangay has its own tanod outpost. The Bureau of Fire Protection had also an office in the municipality located at the back of the police station. One unit firetruck is available during fire occurrence. There is no municipal jail except for the lock-up cell that the PNP Station of Belison is maintaining for temporary safekeeping of lawbreakers or violators and for temporary detainees charged with crime and offense.

In terms of disaster risk management, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is created as the forefront of DRRM. DRRM had been given much priority by the local government of Belison. As a matter of fact, the office is equipped with necessary facilities and equipment intended for search, rescue and retrieval. The MDRRMO is the Incident Commander of the Incident Command System of the LGU. Two (2) rescue vehicles are assigned in the office to respond to any disaster and hazards. Icom Handheld Radios are also provided to the Emergency Response Team for easy communication. There are four (4) Job Orders assigned in the office to help the MDRRMO carry out the functions and responsibilities of the office.

Table 8.4. Protective Services by Facilities and Equipment, Year 2017

Physical Personnel Vehicles Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Area No. of Type of Services Barangay Condition of to Pop'n Contact No. (sq m) Personnel Facility Ratio No. Types Fl Tc Eq Ts Su

Police Headquarter None Patrol cars Sub-Station Poblacion 600 Fair 22 1/615 4 09278493625 L M L L L motorcycle

Police Outpost All barangays

Traffic None

Source: Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, MDRRMO Fl-flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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Table 8.4. Protective Services by Facilities and Equipment, Year 2017

Physical Personnel Vehicles Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Area No. of Type of Services Barangay Condition of to Pop'n Contact No. (sq m) Personnel Facility Ratio No. Types Fl Tc Eq Ts Su Fire Protection Headquarter None

Sub-Station Poblacion 120 Poor 7 1/1,934 1 Firetruck 09061457222 L M L L L

Jail Management Lock-up cell Poblacion 15 Poor L M L L L Others Emergency Pick-up Operation Center Poblacion 15 Fair 5 1/2,708 2 truck, Mini- 09173100541 L M L L L (MDRRMO) Van Sinaja, Poblacion, Ipil, Tanod Outposts Critical 92 1/188 3 Multi-Cab Concepcion, Rombang

Total 126 1/127 8 Source: Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, MDRRMO Fl-flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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Map 23. Protective Services Facilities Map

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8.5. Sports and Recreation Facilities

Various infrastructure projects related to sports and recreation both in the Barangay and municipal level are present. Aside from the municipal plaza, a lot of basketball court and grounds were maintained for the sake of the youth. The Multi-purpose Building within the Poblacion serves as a gymnasium for any indoor games. The municipal government also maintains the Municipal plaza where the basketball court is present. In some of the Puroks around the Poblacion, there stand a basketball court in a corner of the streets and in some vacant lots. There are fifteen (15) existing basketball courts in the municipality, both in the barangays and inside the schools premises. The Belison National School has Mini-gymnasium, little theater and Cultural Center. Most of the elementary schools have gymnasium and adequate space that serves as sports fields and recreation areas for pupils. There are also a number of beach resorts present in the municipality which are privately owned. This beach resorts caters the need of those who wanted a good place for outing and swimming along fine sand beaches.

Table 8.5. Existing Sports and Recreational Facilities by Barangay, Year 2017

Used as Physical Lot Area Evacuation Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Barangay Type of Facility Ownership Condition of (ha/sq m) Center Facility (Y/N) Fl Tc Eq Ln Ts Su

Sport (Plaza w/ Buenavista 500 sq.m. Public Fair N L M L M L L Basketball court)

Recreational (Beach 1 ha. Private Poor N H M L H H Resort)

Maradiona

Sport (Plaza w/ 500 sq.m. Public Poor N L M L L L Basketball court)

Source: Barangay, MPDO Fl-flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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Table 8.5. Existing Sports and Recreational Facilities by Barangay, Year 2017

Physical Used as Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Lot Area Barangay Type of Facility Ownership Condition of Evacuation (ha/sq m) Facility Center (Y/N) Fl Tc Eq Ln Ts Su

Sport (Plaza w/ Borocboroc 480 sq.m. Public Poor N L M L L L L Basketball court)

Sport (Plaza w/ Delima 600 sq.m. Public Poor N L M L L L Basketball court)

Recreational (Beach 800 sq.m. Private Poor N H M L H H Resort)

Sport (Gymnasium) 1,200 sq.m. Public Fair Y L M L L L

Sports & Recreational (Plaza w/ Basketball 2,000 sq.m. Public Fair N L M L L L court) Poblacion Recreational (Beach 1,500 sq.m. Private Fair N H M L H H Resort)

Sports (Gymnasium) 1,000 sq.m. Public Fair N L M L L L

Sports (Track Oval) 8,000 sq.m. Public Poor N M M L L L

Source: Barangay, MPDO Fl-flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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Table 8.5. Existing Sports and Recreational Facilities by Barangay, Year 2017

Physical Used as Lot Area Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Barangay Type of Facility Ownership Condition of Evacuation (ha/sq m) Facility Center (Y/N) Fl Tc Eq Ln Ts Su Sport (Plaza w/ Ipil 300 sq.m. Public Poor N M M L L L Basketball court)

Sports (Plaza & Sinaja 800 sq.m. Public Poor N M M L L L Basketball court

Sports (Plaza & Concepcion 900 sq.m. Public Fair N M M L L L Basketball court Sports (Plaza & Rombang 500 sq.m. Public Poor N M M L L L Basketball court

Sports (Basketball Mojon 500 sq.m. Public Fair N L M L M L L court) Source: Municipal Planning and Development Official, Barangays, Schools

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Map 24. Sports and Recreation Facilities Map

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8.6. Social Welfare Services

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) being an agency mandated to care, protect and rehabilitate that segment of the population which has the least in life in terms of physical, mental and social well- being has a spacious office. As the welfare arm of the LGU, it is being manned by the officer and staff composed of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer and a Registered Social Worker. Eight (8) Child Development Workers (Day Care Workers) with permanent status take charge the Child Development Service Program in every center in the barangays. The Office of Senior Citizens Affairs and Person with Disabilities are also present in the municipality serving their members.

Table 8.6. Social Welfare Facilities, Services and Clientele, Year 2017

Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L)

hip Facility Barangay Services Offered Type of Clientele

Staff No. of No. of Fl Tc Eq Ts Su

Physical Physical Clientele

Condition

Owners

Senior Citizen Center Poblacion Social Pension Senior Citizen 2,308 2 Public Fair L M L L L Child Development All Barangays Day Care Services Preschool Children 469 8 Public Poor M M L L L Centers Evacuation Center Poblacion Relief/ Rehabilitation Displaced families 500 1 Public Poor L M L L L Municipal Sheltered Workshop and Area Vocational Rehabilitation, Person with Poblacion 267 2 Public Fair L M L L L Rehabilitation Center Training-Workshop Disabilities (Training Center/PWD Center) Venue for Seminars, Youth, PWD, Multi-Purpose Centers All Barangays 3,071 0 Public Poor L M L L M Meetings Senior Citizens Municipal Social Family Life Disadvantaged Welfare and Poblacion Education and 759 1 Public Fair L M L L L families Development Office Counselling Borocboroc, Barangay Health Disadvantaged Rombang, Medical Care 3,540 3 Public Fair M M L L L Stations families Concepcion National Child Poblacion Day Care Services Preschool Children 62 1 Public Fair L M L L L Development Center Source: Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office

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Map 25. Social Welfare Facilities Map

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9. AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-INDUSTRY FACILITIES

9.1. Crop Production

Various agriculture and agri-industry facilities are present within the municipality in order to support the agricultural activities. Irrigation facilities have been constructed financed by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Pump and engine set were provided to four barangays to irrigate the rainfed area. Each barangay through the farmers’ association have hand tractors with engine and complete accessories and rice threshers for the benefit of each farmer member. Some of the barangay has Flatbed drier and palay shed and rice mills. Sugar Mills for muscuvado sugar production are present in five (5) barangays producing export quality. As to the credit facilities, The Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. has the business of credit and savings which helped farmer members financed their agri-based products and other farming needs and savings that encourage more members to thrift and save for future needs. In terms of technical assistance, the office of the Municipal Agricultural Officer serves and extends package of improved and advanced technologies to our farmers.

Table 9.1. Existing Agricultural Support Facilities and Services, Year 2017

Post Harvest Facilities and Barangay No. % Utilization Type/ Capacity Remarks Support

Concepcion 2 100% Mobile Operational Rice Mill Poblacion 1 100% Mobile Operational

Rombang 2 100% Mobile Operational

Corn Sheller Maradiona 2 100% Mobile Operational Concepcion 1 100% 120 cavans Operational

Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement Poblacion 2 100% 50 cavans Operational

Rombang 1 100% 50 cavans Operational Concepcion & 100 cavans & 120 Palay Shed with Flat Bed Dryer 2 70% Operational Poblacion cavans/ load

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Table 9.1. Existing Agricultural Support Facilities and Services, Year 2017 Post-Harvest Facilities and Barangay No. % Utilization Type/ Capacity Remarks Support Buenavista 4 100% Typical Operational

Mojon 2 100% Typical Operational

Sinaja 1 100% Upgraded Operational Sugar mill Poblacion 1 100% Upgraded Operational

Concepcion 2 100% Typical Operational

Ipil 1 100% Typical Operational Rice Thresher All barangays 0 100% w/ complete accessories Operational Hand Tractor All barangays 23 100% w/ complete accessories Operational Source: MAO, MPDO

9.2. Livestock and Poultry

Technical assistance on animal diseases control such as immunization and vaccination is being extended to the livestock raisers through practical farmer’s classes and leaders’ trainings. Dairy processing plant was installed to process the dairy products collected in the dairy farm. The Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative through the Bottom-up Budgeting Program (BUB) had availed the processing equipment for dairy production in 2015. This equipment produces by- products out from milk cows such as milk bars, bottled fresh milk, yogurt and ice creams.

9.3. Fishery

In six (6) coastal barangays, namely, Salvacion, Poblacion, Ipil, Delima, Borocboroc and Maradiona, most of the fisherfolks engaged in marine or deep-sea fishing and bangus fry catching. A total of six (6) units fish aggregating device (FAD) or deep water payao were constructed in every coastal barangay to attract ocean going pelagic fishes and to further promote marine life in the areas. Motorized fishing boat with fishing nets and bottom-set long line

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project were also distributed to each coastal barangay through their fisherfolks’ association. Distribution of fry nets and other fry catching paraphernalia were also provided to fry catchers.

One (1) Community Fish Landing Center (CFLC) is constructed in Barangay Borocboroc under BFAR’s umbrella program Targeted Actions to Reduce Poverty and Generate Economic Transformation (TARGET). This CFLC will house post-harvest equipment and tools that will enable fisherfolk to preserve the good quality of their fish and fishery products, which they could sell for a higher price. Local consumers will also benefit from the fish landing centers as they will have better access to safe and quality fishery commodities. The facilities will also be opened as venues for skills trainings on disaster-resilient fisheries-based livelihoods and resource management such as monitoring fish catch and stock assessment.

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

10.1. Solid Waste Management

Since Belison is just a small 5th class municipality, waste production is not much a big problem and quite manageable. As per survey conducted in every barangay the estimated volume of residential waste every day is 390 kgs. In terms of commercial waste, the public market can be considered as a main source of this waste. The volume of waste collected every day in the Public Market is estimated from 50 kgs. to 70 kgs. but the volume increases to around 103 kgs. during Friday, being the market day considering that there are lots of transient vendors who simply leave their garbage after marketing. Since the town does not have much number of institutions except the schools, churches and municipal offices, the estimated volume of waste taken from these sources is 96 kgs. As estimated, the maximum volume of solid wastes generated everyday by source reaches to 589 kilograms.

At present, implementation of the Municipal Solid Waste Management is under the Office of the Municipal Mayor, with a duly Designated MENRO as an additional task handling the entire waste management activities to include but not limited to; garbage collection and operation of the municipal final disposal facility and the continuing conduct of IEC program initiatives. There are six (6) Utility Workers maintaining the cleanliness of the town. In the market area, one (1) regular employee and two (2) hired laborers are in-charge of the daily collection of wastes. The wastes are being collected every afternoon and brought to the final disposal site twice or thrice a week depending on the volume of market wastes contained in the MRF. One (1) dump truck and one (1) multi cab is used to transport market wastes to the final waste disposal area. The two (2) hired laborers are also tasked in the collection of waste

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in other public places. Puroks and municipal premises have segregated receptacles which cater the needs of the public in throwing away of their garbage.

Households from different barangays are responsible for the segregation and recycling of biodegradable, recyclable, compostable and reusable wastes they generated.

10.2. Air Quality

Belison so far has a good air quality. Air pollution is nonetheless a problem for it is still manageable. Although burning of waste within the homelots cannot be avoided, nevertheless it is controllable since almost all of the households practice recycling and composting of solid waste hence it does not contribute much problem into the air quality of the municipality. The only sources of air pollution to which the municipality do not have a control over it are the smoke belching vehicles that pass through the national highway of the municipality.

10.3. Water Quality

Water quality is becoming a problem especially in the town proper. The overcrowding of houses in the built- up areas is one of the contributing factors. Drainage and sewerage system is not working efficiently causing sheet floods during rainy seasons and contaminates the water source of some of the households, thus making water-borne diseases as one of the perennial problems during rainy days. Agricultural chemicals entering the fresh and ocean water systems elevated levels of harmful bacteria to both marine resources and humans.

11. ECONOMIC STRUCTURE

11.1. Primary Economic Base

11.1a Crop Production

Belison having a type of soil which entirely fitted for crops production is agriculture based, fifth class municipality. As per approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a total of 1,447.358 hectares classify for agricultural purposes. These account for almost 73% of the total land area of the municipality. Nevertheless, based on the record of the Municipal Agriculture the portion of this area being cultivated for major crops production such as rice, corn, coconut, banana and sugarcane is 1,244.24 hectares in 2015 and it decreases in 2016 with an area of 1,226.75

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hectares. The remaining portion of the agricultural area is devoted for secondary crops such as vegetables, fruit trees, legume production, upland farming and livestock production.The top five crops with the highest hectarage are rice (797.28 has), followed by banana (262.5 hectares), sugarcane (120 hectares), coconut (33.03 hectares) and corn (13.94 hectares).

Table 11.1a. Comparative Agricultural Crop Areas and Production, Y2016 – Y2017 Area (ha) Volume of Production MMT Major Crops %Increase/ %Increase/ Year 2016 Year 2017 Year 2016 Year 2017 Decrease Decrease Rice 797.28 797.28 0.00 5,237.10 5,109.234 -2.50 Corn 27.50 13.94 -97.27 68.76 54.36 -26.49 Coconut 31.46 33.03 4.75 125.84 132.12 4.75 Banana 250.00 262.50 4.76 837,900 879,795 4.76 Sugarcane 138.00 120.00 -15.00 396 360 -10.00 Total 1,244.24 1,226.75 843,727.70 885,450.71 Source: Municipal Agricultural Office

Rice production being the main source of income of the population has the highest share in the total land area for agriculture of which the fully irrigated area is 512.78 hectares, 229.21 hectares is partially irrigated and 55.29 hectares for rainfed. Due to higher demand in the local market, banana and coconut production had gain importance not only to upland farmers but even to those owning rainfed fields. Although corn and sugarcane products are in demand in the national market, the municipality had declined its area for production for competition reason. Many municipalities within the province had greater areas devoted for corn and sugarcane which produce four times production than the municipality.

It can be noted that there is an over-all decline in area planted, production from 2015 to 2016 but an increase was registered in the succeeding year. In the early months of 2015, almost 50 hectares of rice were not supplied with irrigation water by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) due to the El Niño phenomenon. An estimated 127.86 metric tons of palay were destroyed when the rainy season came at the last quarter of the year due to La Niña. The twin calamities resulted in the reduction of the total rice production by 2.50 percent in 2016. Banana and coconut being resistant to drought had increased their production to 4.75% and 4.76%, respectively.

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11.1b Livestock and Poultry

Another thrust of Belison towards increased productivity is the integration of livestock production. Presently, livestock farming is limited to backyard enterprise. Although there is limited commercial scale production, still livestock products are more than enough to supply local demand and consumption. Carabao is just being raised as beast of burden and cattle is raised in a very small scale, however surplus in cattle is very noticeable and these are being sold to local buyers and middlemen. Swine and poultry are raised at backyard level and are usually used for home consumption and whenever there is excess supply, they are sold to local market.

The total land area considered as grassland/pastureland is 45.5 hectares which is equivalent to the 2.30% of the total land area of the municipality. With the entry of the dairy processing project, pastureland was planted of Napier grass while native species such as cogon, amorcicos, luy-a-luy-a, carabao grass, giron grows naturally. Currently, the promising industry develop from livestock is the dairy processing project of the Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative. This dairy project is an on-going development enterprise which started in 2007, being the first of its kind in Antique is known to be the One Town One Product (OTOP) ticket of the town for the said program of the Department of Trade and Industry. By-products produce are bottled fresh dairy milk comes in different flavors, ice cream and milk bars.

In 2017, there is a total of 1,812 heads of both large and small ruminants in the municipality. Cattle population is the most dominant in number with 880 heads or 48% of the total number of ruminants in the municipality. The increase in the number of cattle is due to the promising dairy processing project of the BMPCI. Carabao being used as draft animals had a total heads of 205 and hog is 727 heads. Poultry production is limited only for ducks and native chicken with 1,604 and 17,291 heads respectively. Table 11.1b presented the existing poultry and livestock production in the municipality.

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Table 11.1b. Existing Livestock and Poultry Production, Year 2017 Production Area No. of Production Product No. of Type Barangay Value (ha) Heads Classification Volume (kg) Market Tenants (Php) Livestock Borocboroc 10 Backyard 5,000 200,000 Local 8 Buenavista 10 Backyard 5,000 200,000 Local 7 Concepcion 42 Backyard 21,000 840,000 Local 32 Delima 5 Backyard 2,500 100,000 Local 4 Ipil 11 Backyard 5,500 220,000 Local 10 Carabao Maradiona 28 Backyard 14,000 560,000 Local 26 Mojon 28 Backyard 14,000 560,000 Local 24 Poblacion 26 Backyard 13,000 520,000 Local 23 Rombang 28 Backyard 14,000 560,000 Local 27 Salvacion 7 Backyard 3,500 140,000 Local 6 Sinaja 10 Backyard 5,000 200,000 Local 8 Total 205 102,500 4,100,000 175

Source: MAO

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Table 11.1b. Existing Livestock and Poultry Production, Year 2017

Area No. of Production Production Product No. of Type Barangay (ha) Heads Classification Volume (kg) Value (Php) Market Tenants Borocboroc 32 Backyard 6,400 480,000 Local 28 Buenavista 38 Backyard 7,600 570,000 Local 30 Concepcion 122 Backyard 24,400 1,830,000 Local 44 Delima 64 Backyard 12,800 960,000 Local 45 Ipil 45 Backyard 9,000 675,000 Local 36 Cattle Maradiona 110 Backyard 22,000 1,650,000 Local 60 Mojon 71 Backyard 14,200 1,065,000 Local 35 Poblacion 66 Backyard 13,200 990,000 Local 60 Rombang 197 Backyard 39,400 2,955,000 Local 65 Salvacion 77 Backyard 15,400 1,155,000 Local 41 Sinaja 58 Backyard 11,600 870,000 Local 45 Total 880 176,000 13,200,000 489 Borocboroc 54 Backyard 5,400 432,000 Local 18 Buenavista 37 Backyard 3,700 296,000 Local 12 Concepcion 85 Backyard 8,500 680,000 Local 28 Delima 78 Backyard 7,800 624,000 Local 26 Ipil 42 Backyard 4,200 336,000 Local 14 Hog Maradiona 56 Backyard 5,600 448,000 Local 19 Mojon 49 Backyard 4,900 392,000 Local 16 Poblacion 158 Backyard 15,800 1,264,000 Local 49 Rombang 83 Backyard 8,300 664,000 Local 21 Salvacion 10 Backyard 1,000 80,000 Local 5 Sinaja 75 Backyard 7,500 600,000 Local 25 Total 727 72,700 5,816,000 233 Source: MAO

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Table 11.1b. Existing Livestock and Poultry Production, Year 2017 Area No. of Production Production Product No. of Type Barangay (ha) Heads Classification Volume (kg) Value (Php) Market Tenants Poultry Borocboroc 1,590 Backyard 238,500 477,000 Local 318 Buenavista 2,620 Backyard 393,000 786,000 Local 124 Concepcion 1,570 Backyard 235,500 471,000 Local 314 Delima 1,035 Backyard 155,250 310,500 Local 207 Ipil 1,015 Backyard 152,250 304,500 Local 203 Chicken Maradiona 2,035 Backyard 305,250 610,500 Local 407 Mojon 935 Backyard 140,250 280,500 Local 187 Poblacion 3,426 Backyard 513,900 1,027,800 Local 1,142 Rombang 1,340 Backyard 201,000 402,000 Local 268 Salvacion 620 Backyard 93000 186,000 Local 124 Sinaja 1,105 Backyard 165,750 331,500 Local 221 Total 17,291 2,593,650 5,187,300 Borocboroc 58 Backyard 5800 11,600 Local 29 Buenavista 70 Backyard 7000 14,000 Local 26 Concepcion 54 Backyard 5400 10,800 Local 17 Delima 49 Backyard 4900 9,800 Local 24 Ipil 43 Backyard 4300 8,600 Local 21 Duck Maradiona 81 Backyard 8100 16,200 Local 38 Mojon 16 Backyard 1600 3,200 Local 5 Poblacion 1,100 Backyard 110,000 220,000 Local 51 Rombang 90 Backyard 9000 18,000 Local 42 Salvacion 15 Backyard 1500 3,000 Local 4 Sinaja 28 Backyard 2800 5,600 Local 10 Total 1604 160400 320,800 Source: Municipal Agricultural Office

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11.1c Fishery and Aquaculture

Marine fishing

Marine fishing is another source of income in six (6) coastal barangays of the municipality off the coast of Sulu Sea. The total area of fishing grounds along these six coastal barangays is 84.28 square kilometers/ 8,428.27 hectares more or less. Marine fishing is carried out by motorized and non-motorized fishing boats.The total number of fishermen in 2017 is 309most of them residing along the six coastal barangays (Refer to Table 11.1c). Annual volume of catch is estimated at 63.7 metric ton which is valued at P7,644,000.00 (Refer to Table 11.1c). Like other neighboring municipalities fishing is still done traditionally using nets and seines for sea fishing. Volume of catch varies with the season. December to May has sufficient catch while the stormy months from June to September deter fishermen from going out into the sea. Fish catch are mostly consumed locally or brought to the local markets of neighboring towns there being no cold storage for surplus catch. A total of six (6) units fish aggregating device (FAD) or deep water payao were constructed in every coastal barangay to attract ocean going pelagic fishes and to further promote marine life in the areas. A total of twenty one (21) units Motorized fishing boat including a patrol boat and six sets of bottom-set long line project were also distributed to each coastal barangay through their fisherfolks’ association. Distribution of fry nets and other fry catching paraphernalia were also provided to fry catchers. Fry catching is also one of the sources of income of the people living in the coastal barangays. The current bangus fry production is estimated to 5.5 million giving out an estimated income of P1,000,000.00 to the local fry catchers. Bangus and prawn fry are the common species gathered within the shore of Belison.

Fishpond Culture

Bangus (milkfish) and tilapia are the most common species cultured in four harvesting seasons per year within the municipality. Around 3.8 hectares has beendevoted to bangus and tilapia culture. Average production per area ranges from 22 to 142 kilograms per harvest. Operators source their fry requirements from local fry catchers.

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Table 11.1c. Existing Fishing Grounds and Aquaculture Production, Year 2017

Production Post-Harvest Facilities Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Fishing Product Barangay Volume Grounds Value Type Number Capacity Status Market Fl Tc q Ts Su (mt) Operationa Marine Borocboroc 14.4 1,728,000 CFLC 1 63,700 Local M M L H H l Delima 10.8 1,296,000 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Ipil 9 1,080,000 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Maradiona 18.5 2,220,000 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Poblacion 9.8 1,176,000 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Salvacion 1.2 144,000 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Inland Borocboroc 0.027 3,240 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Buenavista 0.056 6,720 None 0 0 N/A Local M M M L H Concepcion 0.035 4,200 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Delima 0.088 10,560 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Ipil 0.104 12,480 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Maradiona 0.142 17,040 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Poblacion 0.022 2,640 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Rombang 0.023 2,760 None 0 0 N/A Local M M L H H Salvacion 0.025 3,000 None 0 0 N/A Local H M L H H Sinaja 0.025 3,000 None 0 0 N/A Local H M L H M

Source: Municipal Agricultural Office Fl-flooding, Tc-Tropical Cyclone, Eq-Earthquake, Ln-Landslide, Ts-Tsunami, Su-Storm Surge

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11.2. Secondary Economic Base

Industry

Most of the industries existing in Belison generally fall into the category of home industries using available local resources as raw materials. One is nipa thatching popular among women and out of school youths using nipa palm leaves as material. The finished products were used as roofing material. Another one is Muscovado sugar milling from sugarcane. Salt making is another tough yet rewarding home industry giving livelihood to the families living in the coastal barangays. However, this is very seasonal considering the effect of weather to products. Puto, bibingka, kutsinta, chips made from camote and banana, and other homemade pastries are among the sellable native food products produced by several families. They are in demand during parties such as birthday, wedding and other occasions.

Furniture making is also one of the booming industries in the municipality. Meanwhile, body-building shops that assemble tricycles used as public utility vehicles and in Barangays Sinaja and Concepcion is also a flourishing industry. These assembly shops have given employment to skilled and semi-skilled workers. Another promising industry develop from livestock is the dairy processing project of the Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative. This dairy project is an on-going development enterprise which started in 2007, being the first of its kind in Antique is known to be the One Town One Product (OTOP) ticket of the town for the said program of the Department of Trade and Industry. By-products produce are bottled fresh dairy milk comes in different flavors, ice cream and milk bars. However, the municipality does not have a strong cottage industry whose production can be classified as a major industry. Most of those are home-based activities, thus, its trend in terms of commercial volume is limited. Secondly, the absence of a more defined support mechanism for investment climate attracting more investors is not present.

Total existing industrial capitalization reaches to P1,633,000.00 in 2016 with a total employment of 57. Based on the record from the Office of the Municipal Treasurer, the revenue from the industry sector is increasing every year. The current revenue from the industry sector is P47,475,070.47.

In 2015 the number of employed persons increased from about 4,664 in 2010 to around 6,050 in 2008 (Please refer to Demography). This meant almost one thousand persons joined the municipality’s labor force over a period of five years. The agricultural sector continues to play an important role in employment and in jobs creation as it has employed about 10.6 million Filipinos in 2008. In addition, the fishing sector employed about 1,690 persons in 2015.

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Most Filipino workers therefore, are still in the agriculture and fishing sectors while the rest are in non-agricultural sectors such as industry and services.

Table 11. 2a. Historical Data on Industrial Areas

Industrial Establishments Area Covered Employment Revenue Year Increase/ Increase/ Increase/ Increase Quantity Area (ha) Quantity Amount Decrease Decrease Decrease /Decrease 2013 15 3 2.43 0.17 38 7 28,844,613.05 5,107,516 2014 18 4 2.6 0.25 45 5 33,952,129.25 4,230,704.92 2015 22 2 2.85 0.36 50 5 38,182,834.17 4,824,175.14 2016 24 2 3.21 0.405 55 2 43,007,009.31 4,468,061.16 2017 26 3.615 57 47,475,070.47 Source: Planning Office/Primary Survey

Nonetheless, workers and employees in the industry and services sectors combined outnumber agricultural workers and comprise more than half of the employed from 2010 to 2015. The economic role of non-agricultural workers, especially those in the services sector, is therefore crucial, especially in the era of the knowledge- and skills- based economy.

The inventory of Industrial establishment by manufacturing/industrial process, raw material input and production markets is presented in Table 11.2b.

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Table 11.2b. Inventory of Industrial Establishment by Manufacturing/Industrial Process; Raw Material Input; Production and Markets, Year 2017

Raw Material Production Product Market Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L) Type of Industry

Name of Area Brgy. (Light, Industry (has) Export Medium, Value Local Fl Tc Eq Ln Ts Su (other)

Heavy) Source

Volume

Material Product

Year Established

Muscovado Sugarmill Buenavista Medium 2007 0.25 Sugarcane Local 120 picols 300,000.00 Local L M M M Sugar

Muscovado Sugarmill Medium 2009 1 Sugarcane Local 400 picols 1,000,000.00 Local H M M L L Sugar

Ricemill Medium 2007 0.2 Palay Local Milled Rice 19.5 MT 780,000.00 Local H M M L L Concepcion Welding Shop Medium 2007 0.2 Metal Craft 60,000.00 Local H M M L L Hollowblocks Medium 2011 0.45 Mixed Sand Local Hollowblocks 50,000 pcs 750,000.00 Local H M M L L Making

Muscovado Sugarmill Borocboroc Medium 2015 0.35 Sugarcane Local 50 picols 125,000.00 Local L M M L H H Sugar

Salt Making Delima Light 2013 0.35 Sea Water Local Salt 500 ganta 20,000.00 Local H M M H H Muscovado Sugarmill Ipil Medium 2011 0.5 Sugarcane Local 500 picols 1,250,000.00 Export L M M L L Sugar

Muscovado Sugarmill Mojon Medium 2007 0.35 Sugarcane Local 300 picols 750,000.00 Local L M M M Sugar

Bakery Light 2007 0.35 Flour Local Bread & Pastries 438,000.00 Local L M M M M Hollowblocks Medium 2012 0.5 Mixed Sand Local Hollowblocks 3,000 pcs 45,000.00 Local L M M L L Making Tailoring shops Poblacion Light 2011 0.035 60,000.00 Local L M M L L

Finished Furniture shop Medium 2011 0.75 Lumber Local 850,000.00 Local L M M L L Furnitures

Welding Shop Medium 2011 0.215 400,000.00 Local L M M L L

Muscovado Sugarmill Sinaja Medium 2007 0.3 Sugarcane Local 680 picols 1,700,000.00 Export H M M M M Sugar

Source: Treasurer’s Office/Mayor’s Office

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11.3. Tertiary Economic Base

Commerce and Trade

Considering the current trends and needs in commercial activities, Belison had not yet reach to its fullest. Yet, compared to other 5thclass municipality, Belison can be considered as a fast changing and improving town in terms of commerce and trade. It cannot be denied that the major source of local income of the town is the public market which is considered as the hub of the business in the locality. Complimentary services such as grocery stores, restaurants, general merchandising and personal services can be found in the commercial area to augment its services. The increasing number of entrepreneur and vendors simply shows that business activities in the town are vigorous. Based on the data taken from the Office of the Municipal Treasurers, in 2013 the total number of business establishments operating within the municipality and with a business permit was 190. After four years (2017), the number increase to 267.

Table 11.3a. Business Permits Granted for the Past Five Years

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Business Permits No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % Primary Sub-Total 19 10% 15 8% 22 11% 20 9% 30 11% Secondary Sub-Total 11 6% 16 9% 19 9% 19 9% 21 8% Tertiary Sub-Total 160 84% 150 83% 162 80% 176 82% 216 81% TOTAL 190 181 203 215 267

Based on this data, on the average, the rate of increase in the number of establishments is 10 per year. It can be notice that aside from the businesses operating with business license, there were several micro-small business establishments operating in the barangays without a business permits. Different types of commercial establishments are present in almost all the barangays of the municipality. Wholesale and retail trade is one of the blooming micro- small scale businesses within the municipality as is requires less capital and employee. For the last six years (2010), the area occupied by these commercial activities was only 5.875 hectares scattered within the different barangays. In 2016, the commercial areas increased to 9.741 hectares or 60.3%. The economic activities within the municipality

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can be considered as vibrant and developing. Every year the number of establishments increases, contributing an ample amount to the local revenues. As seen in Table 11.3b, mostly of commercial establishments by economic activities had increase in number from 2016 to 2017. A total of 1,145 employments had been registered in 2017 in 797 commercial establishments.

Table 11.3b Inventory of Commercial Establishment by Economic Activities

Year 2016 Year 2017 % Inc/(Dec.) Over Previous Year Economic Activities No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Establishments Employment Establishments Employment Establishments Employment Wholesale and Retail 112 338 131 402 15 16 Trade Hotel and Restaurants, 5 15 6 17 17 12 Transport & Storage Communication 3 5 3 5 0 0 Financial Intermediation 5 30 6 32 17 6 Real Estate 1 1 2 2 50 50 Renting and Business 2 2 2 2 0 0 Activities Public Administration and 0 0 0 0 0 0 Defense

Health and Social Work 3 3 3 3 0 0

Education 4 18 4 18 0 0

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Table 11.3b Inventory of Commercial Establishment by Economic Activities

Year 2016 Year 2017 % Inc/(Dec.) Over Previous Year Economic Activities No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Establishment Establishment Establishments Employment Employment Employment s s

Other Community, Social and 22 22 26 29 15 24 Personal Service Activities

Private Household with 425 437 620 635 31 31 Employed persons

Extra Territorial Organizations 0 0 0 0 0 0 and Bodies

TOTAL 582 871 797 1,145 28 24

Source: LGU Business Permits Department/Primary Survey

12. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS: Priority Issues and concerns

In order to assess the state of development of the municipality, this matrix of local development indicators were used to identify the observed conditions /problems in five sectors of local governance to wit: social, economic, infrastructure, environmental and institutional sector. In every observed conditions/problems certain explanations or causes are identified so that implications when unresolved will be determined in order to ascertain policy options to solve the conditions/problems. Everything presented in this portion of the plan is a result of a collaborative ideas, observations and perceptions of all stakeholders during a series of sectoral planning and consultations. The priority issues and concerns which can be consider as the development constraints of the municipality is presented in a table.

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PRIORITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS PER SECTOR Sector: SOCIAL SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Not all barangay . 7 out of 11 barangays . Access to health . LGU and concerned has health center has no barangay services will be limited barangay must work out health center for a construction of health center . Outsource funds for the construction of health center in the 7 barangays . Prevalence of . Malnutrition among . Increase mortality and . Enhance the malnutrition among preschoolers is morbidity rate supplemental feeding preschoolers and prevalent due to poor especially among program. school-age children healthy diet and low children. . Conduct seminar on family income. . Increasing number of responsible parenthood . Teenage pregnancy is malnourished children. within the remote areas. one of the contributing . Increased number of . Provide sustainable factors of malnutrition. sickly children causing livelihood assistance or . Responsible higher number of days skills training to potential parenthood is not of absences in school. poor families through the practiced in the . Drop-out rate will assistance of TESDA, remote increase resulting to DSWD, etc. barangays/areas. decreased literacy rate. . LGU to extend full support to the 4P’s program of the DSWD.

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Sector: SOCIAL SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Influx of . Almost 60% of the total . Increasing . Conduct inventory and Illegal/Informal population of the town environmental assessment of informal settlers on marine was concentrated degradation from settlers/ structures along land/foreshore within the coastal zone pollution and overuse the coastline, riverbanks areas (In- putting it under of natural resources and waterways migration) increasing pressure for . Increasing poverty . Control settlements within rapid population growth incidence due to the coastal areas by . Population growth in minimal income of strictly imposing zoning coastal areas the fishing families clearance and building intensifies the use of . Increased pressure permit before resources in many on marine and other construction ways coastal resources, to . Resettle informal settlers . Overcrowding of make ends meet, along the coastal areas settlements within the even juveniles were and waterways to coastal areas being catch relocation site and . Weak implementation provide alternative of Zoning Ordinance livelihood and Coastal Zone . Develop and implement Management Plan standard guidelines concerning buffer and set back zones for mangrove, riverbanks and beaches, and tourism areas

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Sector: SOCIAL SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS FINDINGS . 100% of the total . High Risk . Exposure may increase in . Identification of new residential residential area of population to the future due to areas to accommodate the relocation of populatin living in the coastal and flooding hazard geographic location of the low-lying coastal areas lowland and storm surge municipality added with . Seek assistance from NGAs in the barangays . Coastal flooding natural population growth provision of housing for low susceptible to occurs in the and uncontrolled informal income families storm surge, sea coastal barangays settlers . Disallow further upgrading of residential areas in the impact level rise and during monsoon . Outbreaks of water-borne areas flooding hazard seasons diseases during rainy . Enforcement of Zoning Ordinance (based on CDRA . Percentage of seasons on non-buildable protections Result) Informal Settlers . Increase mortality and areas (i.e. buffers, water with no security of morbidity rate especially easement, setbacks, open spaces, special zones, etc.) tenure ranges from in young population . Provide alternate livelihood 4 to 5% of the total . Economic activities will opportunities for families below barangay be affected poverty threshold households . Potential occurrence of . Installation of early warning coastal erosion and devices and contingency plans in monitoring potential impact of the submergence of low-lying climate change stimulus settlement areas causing . Establishment of green reduction of available easements with trees along the lands for residential uses coastlines . Integrating mitigation measures in the municipality’s development plans, programs and policies

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Sector: SOCIAL SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Municipality is . Based on the records . Increase mortality . Improve facilities for disease highly vulnerable of MHO number of and morbidity rate surveillance and monitoring to dengue dengue cases for the especially in young system outbreak past 5 years is high population . Strengthen initiative on and increasing waste management . Waste management practices among practices among households especially in the households especially coastal areas in the coastal areas is poor . Inadequate facilities for disease surveillance and monitoring system

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Sector: ECONOMIC SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Inadequate . Inadequate water . Low family income to . Prioritize appropriations for Agricultural supply, harvest and farmers and support to agriculture and Support postharvest fisherfolks/fishermen fishery sectors in the Facilities equipment, . Farming and Fishing annual budgets . Dilapidated farm-to- industries will decline . Capacitate members of market roads . Income per capita will MFARMC and MAFC so . Absence of decrease that they can assist in the permanent . Incidence of poverty formulation and extension personnel will increase enforcement of farming and . Farmers are averse . Agricultural fishery related development in adopting modern productions such as plans and ordinances. farming technologies rice, corn, vegetables . Outsource funds to DA, . Low farm gate prices and other high value BFAR and other agencies . High production crops will decrease both local and foreign for cost, labor and . Supply of agricultural the establishment of post- transportation costs and fishery products harvest facilities for farming will decrease and fishery related infrastructures . Credit facilitation services (non-collateralized loans to poor farmers and fishermen)

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Sector: ECONOMIC SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS FINDINGS . Limited support to . Small and medium . Operation of small . LGU to provide linkages to small and medium size enterprises and and medium size cooperatives and financing size enterprises, industries were not enterprises, institutions for credit businesses and given off substantial businesses and facilitation services to small industries support from the local industries will and medium size government in terms weakens enterprises, businesses and of tax incentives, . Decrease household industries operators for product labeling and income of SMEs additional capital packaging operators . Provide market development . Promotion and market . Increase incidence of services such as trade fairs,

for such local poverty exhibits, missions and products are limited congresses and not given due . Institutionalize a one-stop- attention shop in processing of permits . Windows for financing and Customer Assistance and credit facilities is Desk to attends to inquiries very limited or complaints of business- . Procedure in securing clienteles business permit is . Provide tax incentives time consuming since through enactment of local necessary documents incentive code were secured in . Provide assistance to different product labeling and offices/agencies packaging

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Sector: ECONOMIC SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Large portion of . Farming families do not . Possible submergence . Identify other natural resource agricultural area use sustainable of crop production production areas or tap other production techniques areas which may cause resources areas within the is vulnerable to municipality to provide alternative drought, sea . Farmers have limited reduction in crop knowledge regarding production livelihood to potentially affected level rise and families potential impacts of . Potential reduction in flooding . Allocate funds for the Cultivation of Climate Change to crop crop output/yield saline tolerant and flood tolerant production since causing low income to crops and trees percentage of farmers farmers . Adoption of crop rotation pattern who attended the . Potential decrease in . Provision of small irrigation climate field school is municipal food programs for upland farming very low sufficiency (Pump irrigation system for open Source, Pump and Engine Set) . Non-irrigable crop . Detrimental effect on production areas has the socio-economic . Improve the EWS by asking the no access to water well-being of the assistance of the provincial agricultural office and regional impoundment farming dependent office of the agriculture . Only 41% of the families . Encourage farmers to use farming families had . Potential increase in sustainable production techniques availed the agricultural the poverty incidence through the assistance of the MAO extension services of of the municipality . Enforce 20m setback for the LGU due to limited . The vision of the agricultural activities along riverine personnel of the office municipality to become as per Water Code . Available resources of a progressive . Provide extension services for the LGU is not enough agricultural community more effective and efficient to finance infrastructure will be jeopardized agricultural operations with supportive to emphasis on utilizing areas for other crop production aside from agriculture rice and sugarcane given the potential changes in the ecology of the area due to sea level rise and frequent flooding

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Sector: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Improper garbage . Municipal Solid Waste . Garbage litters . Strengthen functionality disposal, waste Management Board within the public of MSWMB through management and (MSWMB) is not places capacity enhancement pollution control functioning . Decrease in the and re-orientation . Absence of approved number of potential . Enact legislative Solid Waste business investors measures on proper Management Plan and tourists due to segregation of solid . Absence of Sanitary unpleasant waste and anti-littering Landfill environment campaign and imposed . No proper segregation . Extensive pollution penalty to violators. of solid waste in all aspects . Formulate solid waste . Solid waste collection . Decreased potential management plan and and disposal were not for tourism industry enforce the same. done regularly . Increased . Formulate and enact the . Burning of plastic and occurrence of air Environmental Code other non- and water-borne . Impose the anti-burning biodegradable waste is diseases ordinance still practiced by the . Increased rate of . Impose regular households in their Mortality and collection and disposal homelots morbidity of waste within public . Poor sanitation and places inefficient solid waste . Strengthen public- management. private partnership on solid waste management

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Sector: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Coastal Flooding . Mostly of the housing . Increase possibility of . Impose zoning and erosion in units are located within damages along the guidelines on Marine coastal barangays the unsafe area along coastal area Land occupancy coastal line portion . Increase risk among . Institutionalize the . No preventive the dwellers within the Local Housing measures/structures coastal area Board/Unit to enforce constructed to mitigate the Local Shelter Plan the outflow of sea waters . Establish control system for in-migration in the coastal barangays . Formulate measures to outsource funds for the construction of core-shelter and socialized housing project for resettlement of affected population . Outsource funds for the construction of sea wall and other breakwaters structure along the coastline

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Sector: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Salt Water intrusion . Sea level rise caused . Contamination of . Impose zoning by global warming drinking water guidelines on Marine . High consumption of sources Land occupancy fresh water in the area . Obstruction in human . Institutionalize the which cause the waters daily activity Local Housing to be invaded by salt . Obliteration of forest Board/Unit to enforce water ecosystem the Local Shelter Plan . Agriculture activity at . Destruction of Wildlife . Establish control area that is near the sea and everything that system for in-migration and require lot amount depend on fresh in the coastal of fresh water water barangays . Pumping of fresh water . Regulate agricultural from an aquifer activities within the . Human greed for money coastal area and lack of knowledge . Planting of mangroves and mangroves associates along the coastal area . Reduced waste of fresh water near the high risk area

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Sector: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Poor drainage . Inadequate funds to . Perennial sheet . Conduct a topographic system in all construct a flooding in the survey for a proper barangays comprehensive urban area drainage construction drainage system (Poblacion) . Appropriate funds for the . Blockage of creeks . Increase construction of a and waterways due to occurrence of comprehensive drainage solid waste water-borne system . Improper construction diseases . Imposed penalties to of drainage canals . Increase those who dumps their and catch basins occurrence of garbage in creeks and . No regular de- serious and fatal waterways clogging of existing diseases such as . Appropriate funds for canals and waterways dengue, filariasis, regular de-clogging of . Lack of funds to leptospirosis and existing canals and construct an effective others. waterways and well-manage . Decrease in the drainage and number of sewerage system potential business . Lack of efforts on investors solid waste disposal and management

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Sector: INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Dilapidated . Municipal Buildings . Possible risks and hazards . Appropriate funds for Municipal Buildings are not well- to transacting public and the rehabilitation of maintained employees dilapidated municipal . Roofings and ceilings of . Non-conducive working buildings some municipal buildings place for employees thus . Enact resolution for were deteriorated hampering efficient delivery outsourcing of funds of public services . Low level of . Due to municipality’s tight . Poor performance in . Encourage public- investment in fiscal situation economic sectors private partnership and infrastructure . Basic social needs of the . Limits the opportunities for stakeholders constituents were economic and social participation in prioritized putting advancement available to infrastructure infrastructure marginalized sectors development development as the least . Inequitable access to basic . Optimize resources and priority infrastructure services investments through become an obstacle to synchronize planning poverty reduction and to and budgeting inclusive growth . Underdeveloped . No adequate funds to . Unpaved roads became . Appropriate funds for and poorly maintain the transport unpassable during rainy the maintenance and maintained facilities seasons rehabilitation of road transport facilities . Delayed transportation networks/system time to travelling public . Outsource funds to . Delayed transport of farm national agencies to products of farmers in the help in the rehabilitation market

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Sector: INSTITUTIONAL OBSERVED TECHNICAL FINDINGS IMPLICATIONS POLICY OPTIONS CONDITIONS . Under workforce . Mostly of the local . Inefficiency in the delivery of . A need to assess the local offices offices lacks enough public service to the capacity of employee to number of staff to transacting public assume multiple tasks perform the duties . Some of the workload . Lessen the assignment and functions of the assigned to respective of heavily loaded office employee were not given employee . Multiple tasks were enough attention and efforts . Provide additional assigned to almost . Poor performance rate to the incentives, merits all of the employees part of the employee awards or recognition to well-performing employee . Non- performing . Mostly of the local . Inefficient and ineffective . Strengthen the local special special bodies do delivery of basic services to functionality of all local bodies not meet and the constituents special bodies through formulate plans and . Needs of the basic sectors capacity enhancement programs in support were not properly addressed and re-orientation to the sector they and due attention were not . Provide additional are representing given incentives, merits . Trust and confidence of the awards or recognition to public to the local well-performing local government were lessen and special bodies their enthusiasm to pay their taxes diminishes . Low local income

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Priority Issues and Concerns:

As determined in the table, the priority issues and concerns which limit the development of the LGU are:

Social Sector:

6. Not all barangay has health center 7. Prevalence of malnutrition among preschoolers and school-age children 8. Influx of illegal/informal settlers on marine land/foreshore areas 9. Residential area of coastal and lowland barangays susceptible to storm surge, sea level rise and flooding hazard 10. Municipality is highly vulnerable to dengue outbreak

Economic Sector:

4. Inadequate Agricultural Support Facilities 5. Limited support to MSME’s, businesses and industries 6. Large portion of agricultural area is vulnerable to drought, sea level rise and flooding

Environmental Management:

5. Coastal Flooding and Erosion in coastal barangays 6. Salt water intrusion 7. Improper garbage disposal, waste management and pollution control 8. Poor drainage system in all barangays

Infrastructure Sector:

4. Dilapidated Municipal buildings 5. Low level of investment in infrastructure 6. Underdeveloped and poorly maintained transport facilities

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Institutional Sector:

3. Under workforce local offices 4. Non-performing local special bodies

13. COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES AND COMPETITIVE EDGE

The Municipality of Belison, although small and young compared to other municipalities of the province, has survived the economic hardships and rural conditions focusing on its mission “to uplift the quality of life of Belisongnon by providing necessary basic services and ensure harmonious balanced environment through active participation in local governance and collaboration with national and non-governmental organizations.”

The municipality is one of the fast developing towns of the province accompanied with infrastructure support linkages. Thereby, given all the resources mentioned above, the competitive edge of Belison may be expressed and interpreted in the following scenarios with the expectations that the place will be a better place to live in for the Belisongnons:

Strategic Location. The great advantage of the town is having an accessible geographical location being reachable to both northern and southern parts of the province. Being a coastal and agricultural municipality, Belison has desirable characteristics compare to other towns.

Crop Production. The vast land resources of Belison serve as its primary strength as these are highly suitable for agricultural production. The more than 1,447 hectares of land devoted to rice production and other crops such as corn, peanuts, legumes, sugarcane and others produce more than the demand of its populace. Since its creation, Belison had been self- sufficient in these crop products despite of the threats of dry spells and drought. Considering its favorable slope, most of the area dedicated to agriculture is accessible to irrigation system with a rice production sufficient for the municipality’s consumption. Vast rice fields Coastal and aquatic resources. The rich coastal and aquatic resources are medium for development of the six (6) coastal barangays. Fishing, fry catching and salt making are the common activities undertaken at the sea in these

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particular barangays. With the shrewd use of these resources coupled with proper conservation, Belison will prosper in fishery.

Muscuvado Sugar production. The production of muscuvado sugar can also be one of the comparative advantages and competitive edge of the municipality. An area of 120 hectares was planted with variety of sugarcane species.Sugarmill present in the locality produces an export quality muscuvado sugar. Exporting is not just in the local market but it reaches to the foreign land such as Korea, Japan, California and Italy.

Livestock industry. This industry could trigger the economic development of Belison due to its vast grassland and pastures. The total land area considered, as grassland/pastureland is 45.5 has. which is equivalent to the 2.30% of the land area of the Sugarcane field municipality covering the two hilly barangays. Currently, the promising industry develop from livestock is the dairy processing project of the Belison Multi-Purpose Cooperative. This dairy project is an on-going development enterprise which started in 2007, being the first of its kind in Antique is known to be the One Town One Product (OTOP) ticket of the town for the said program of the Department of Trade and Industry. By-products produce are bottled fresh dairy milk comes in different flavors, ice cream and milk bars.

Commerce and Industry activities. Commerce and trade operation in the municipality do not already remain within the Poblacion. The Bottled fresh dairy milk proposed expansion of the commercial area along the national highway going to the south will allow local investors to engage business in the locality. It is noticeable that a lot of business firms were established within the municipality for a short period of time. This can only prove that Belison is slowly emerging as a commercialized municipality.

Eco-tourism development. This is a recent consideration of the Local Government of Belison. The beautiful beaches which stretches from barangay Salvacion to Maradiona covering an area of 21 hectares has a potential of becoming a tourist destination due to its scenic view and The Mt. Guinobatan in a distant

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attracting exquisiteness. Most often strangers compared the Belison beaches to Manila Bay during sunset. The Guinobatan Cave will soon develop into an enchanted place for spelunking and mountain climbing.

Cultural Tourism Attractions. The Guinobatan and Biray festivals are also the emerging tourist attraction of the town held in March and June respectively. The Guinobatan festival features different glamorous activities from street dancing, mardigras competition, lin-ay kangBelison competition and talent competitions. The Biray festival is a religious festival of the sea which is already considered as a local holiday. This features parade of fishing boats, carrying Santos of the Virgin decorated with flowers, sail past the town with people gathered to watch and celebrate, palaronglahi (presenting traditional games), lin-ay kangbiray competition and food festival along the seashores.

Availability of Literate and skilled Labor Force. More than half (71%) of Biray Festival the population are in their economically productive years and, that is 15 to 64 years old, and almost 85% of them are either well-educated or skilled workers that can support any expanded, agricultural, commercial or industrial activity in and outside of the country.

14. FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF THE MUNICIPALITY

The formulation of the functional role of the municipality is based on its resources with the consideration on its mandate upon creation together with the functional role assumed by its neighboring town and provinces in the region. Upon creation the municipality of Belison was mandated to serve and deliver the quality basic services to the people within its territorial jurisdiction. At the same time, it must also develop a cooperative relationship with its neighboring municipalities to help its province gain success and development.

The role of the Municipality of Belison in terms of food security in the province and in the whole region of Western Visayas is identified as one of the suppliers of rice, corn, muscovado sugar, vegetables, fishery and livestock products that will contribute to the total development of the province and region as a whole.

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Belison is one of the identified provincial growth centers and is well positioned to be such. Its strategic location, being at the central part of the province and 15kms away from the capital town with 9 out of its 11 barangays are located along the national highway indicates well for the development of facilities to service the surrounding municipalities. This favorable location can capture the spillover of urban development opportunities from the capital town of San Jose to which current and proposed projects, as identified by several private and government sector plans, further strengthen the municipality’s position as a significant hub.

All these emerging potentials of Belison will lead to its development able to compete in domestic markets and serve entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors and attract capital necessary to full employment growth in line to the increasing population.

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Chapter 2: THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Belison will serve as a framework for a more detailed planning of the municipality. It is the guiding development concept on how the land resources shall be put and utilized into the proper use in the next ten years and onward. The plan shall serve as guide for putting up investments in the current and future scenario. Any changes in a particular landscape and seascape shall be given high importance particularly on the environment and the natural resources, so that all activities will be in the context of sustainable development. Moreover, this Comprehensive Land Use Plan is itself a policy to maximize opportunities for creativity, innovation and flexibility in land allocation in consonance with the goals and objectives of the municipality which will guide the policy makers to properly and sustainably manage and utilize land resource for the benefit of the existing and future generation.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Belison contains the proposed General and Urban Land Use. In the context of general land use planning, objectives are determined by the land use planning principles and standards, environmental policies set forth in the various rules, regulations and legislations affecting the use of the land. In the urban land use planning, the objectives are determined by the interplay of economic, socio-cultural and consideration of public interests. Given the limited land and the constraint imposed by the presence of development projects, it would be most appropriate for the municipality to make an efficient and optimum use of its remaining land resources.

1. VISION BELISON: a progressive agricultural community of God-fearing and

empowered people living in a safe and well-balanced environment with upright governance.

2. MISSION To uplift the quality of life of Belisongnons by providing necessary basic services and ensure harmonious balanced environment through active participation in local governance and collaboration with national and non-government organizations.

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3. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

3.1. Land Use Goals

In pursuit of becoming a progressive agricultural community with a safe and well-balanced environment, the municipality therefore is oblige to maximize its people’s participation in local governance and to rekindle the degrading moral values of its constituents. Cooperation and teamwork is obligatory not just between the municipal officials but among the people as a whole in order to achieve its goals. The overall goal of the land use plan of the Municipality of Belison is to:

. Optimize the use of its land resources while keeping it abreast with changing growth conditions in the region in order to achieve self-reliance. . Develop its resources in a sustainable manner by utilizing both the natural and capital resources with focus on the enrichment of areas potential to agricultural productivity and agri-business; binding ecotourism and improving policies for commerce and trade.

3.2. Development Goals

. Reduce poverty incidence. Based on 2009 Municipal Level Small Area Poverty Estimates the poverty incidence of Belison is 25.8%.The percentage decreases to 25% when the National Housing Targeting Office conducted the Listahanan survey last 2015. Despite of the record, the economic progress of the town up to now has proved unsatisfactory as per current situation of the lives of its people. Thereby the challenge is to have a greater efficiency and effectiveness in harmonizing existing poverty programs of the local government ensuring that the targeted clientele, the 25% poor and non-poor households are being served. This requires fixing a database of these households, and warranting that they are prioritized in terms of all poverty reduction programs of the municipal government, such as housing, education, health and nutrition, microfinance, skills training, livelihood and enterprise development, etc.

. Increase Agricultural Production. Being an agricultural community, the agriculture sector shall continue to be a major contributor to its economic development. The Plan shall ensure that the use of agricultural land will generate maximum profit without negative consequences especially on the environment. Agricultural land should be used in such manner consistent with its natural qualities to maximize its productivity and also adhere to the principles of sustainable development. At the same time, the plan shall ensure the availability,

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adequacy, sustainability, accessibility and affordability of basic agricultural products to everyone at all times and shall emphasize the maintenance of food security.

. Diversify the Economy. Agricultural production plays an important role in the economic development of the town. However, it cannot be avoided that this revenue stream had possibilities of falling down due to external factors. Therefore, a need to diversify the economy is a must. This diversification provides the municipality with the security and reliability that if agricultural production fails, several other options for revenue stream are available. The favorable location of the town can capture the spillover of urban development opportunities of the capital town of the province, hence allowing the town to emerge as a progressive trading hub. Therefore, there is a need to intensify the expansion of the secondary and tertiary economic base by assisting the growth of small and medium scale enterprises and to allocate land for urban uses by converting land least suitable for agricultural and farming uses.

. Ensure adequate and accessible social services. In order to uplift the quality of life of its people, comprehensive programs on health, education, social welfare, housing and peace and order must be provided effectively to them. Although more had already done yet the growth of provision of basic social services had lagged since it failed to benefit the majority, who feel increasingly alienated because their political institutions provide little relief and have drifted beyond their control. Effective delivery of social services especially to the identified 25% poor constituents must be given priority by the plan to ensure that every constituent has his own share of the pie to cause social advancement and in the long term, inclusive growth will be achieved and poverty will be eradicated.

. Provide adequate infrastructure support. At the same time inadequate infrastructure has been a major constraint in the realization of the vision. An inefficient transport network (unpaved roads, specifically farm- to-market roads) and dilapidated institutional edifices limits the economic opportunities of the people and unless urgent action is taken, the hitherto threatens not only growth but also the realization of many critical social and economic goals of the town. As population increases, the local government is required to strategically manage investments in the provision of safe, efficient and reliable infrastructures to catalyze the socio-economic progress of the municipality.

. Enhance quality of life through a well-balanced and disaster resilient environment. Natural resource management could lead to a better environment and better environment provide better livelihood opportunities which apparently gives the people better income thus, increasing their resiliency. Thereby, well-

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crafted government policies, programs and projects on environmental protection and management are very necessary and must be one of the priorities of the plan. The significant element of this land use plan from the previous one highlights the mainstreaming of climate change and disaster risk reduction and management in all sectors. As a policy, there is a need to consider long-term planning on the municipality’s ecosystems (coastal marine, forest, freshwater, urban, etc.) to recuperate the deteriorated state of the town’s environment and natural resources to which the poor depend on for their livelihood and in order to improve their resiliency towards disaster and climate change.

. Promote upright governance and responsible people. This requires transparency and accountability to give “voice” to people, enables civil society to become partners of government, and makes the government more responsive to the needs of citizens in order to regain the vanishing faith of the people to the local government. At the same time, it requires continuously broadening participatory and collaborative governance mechanisms that will encourage individual citizens, households, organized groups, local institutions and even neighboring municipalities to partner with the local government in realizing mutually beneficial goals.

3.3. Land Use Objectives

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Belison is a document that will provide guidance to policy makers, decision makers and the stakeholders on how to make decisions on public and private land development proposals, the expenditure of public funds, availability of tax policy (tax incentives), cooperative efforts and issues of pressing concern, such as farmland preservation or the rehabilitation of older neighborhoods areas. Its specific objectives are the following:

. To encourage the most desirable and efficient use of land while enhancing the physical and economic environment of Belison; . To direct, harmonize and influence discussions and activities of private and public sectors relative to the use and management of lands; . To protect and enhance the viability, livability, and affordability of residential neighborhoods, while integrating multifamily development throughout the municipality; . To promote desirable patterns of land uses to prevent wasteful development and minimize the cost of public infrastructure and utilities and other social services; . To preserve areas of ecological, aesthetic, historical and cultural significance;

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. To balance open space and environmental preservation with the community’s development needs; . To provide an efficient, safe and connective transportation system that is coordinated with existing needs and with plans for future growth; this system should be economical and responsive to adjacent land uses.

3.4. Development Objectives

Development objectives are basic tools that underlie all planning and strategic activities. They serve as the basis for creating policy and evaluating performance. The development goals of the land use plan are the following:

. To increase the income of the constituents from way below poverty line to a level where they can provide their own basic needs; . To strengthen agricultural productions as the primary economic base in order to attain food security; . To provide adequate local infrastructure such that existing and future development can be served; . To ensure sustainability of the natural resources for a well-balanced and disaster-resilient environment; . To foster a positive, interactive relationship with the public, and encourage citizen involvement in public financial management; . To promote good health for all regardless of their status in life; . To provide quality education for all school-age population; . To provide justice for all and minimize the presence of all sort of crimes if impossible to fully eradicate it; . To provide safe, potable and sustainable water supply to ensure the health and well-being of the populace; . To provide opportunities for preserving the municipality’s unique history through maintaining and enhancing eco-tourism areas and cultural tourism attractions; . To reinforce the municipality’s image and identity as a community of excellence for residents and businesses through quality land use management and practices; . To build up a sound financial management system so as to provide adequate financial resources to meet the development needs of the town.

4. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

The development strategies of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Belison are set of individual actions, combined to create a policy response to achieve its goals by utilizing the available resources.

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. Nurturing the greatest asset: People’s Empowerment. This strategy acknowledges that the people are central to the development and in fact are the greatest asset. That the ultimate goal of the plan is to create a society in which all the basic needs are met and each individual is valued and given the opportunity to contribute and to self-actualize. All sort of development must be focus on providing a nurturing environment that teaches, promotes and reinforces behaviors and skills needed to empower the people to become creative and productive. The plan must ensure that the society evolves into one in which no one is left behind, where all are afforded equal opportunity to access social services, and all Belisongnons, including the most vulnerable are cared for and treated with dignity and respect.

. Deliver Good Governance and Service Excellence. Good governance and excellent services are crucial to the achievement of the development thrusts. In fact, a governance structure determines how we live; it affects our healthcare, jobs and determines whether we are safe or not. The success of achieving our development thrust, from simply farming to operation of large businesses - all are dependent on good governance and the delivery of excellent public services, to some extent. As such, this strategy is on building the public’s trust in government structures. This will be done through the promotion of strong and independent public institutions that benefit from a professional civil service that meets our development needs and inculcating a culture in which the people respect authority and the rule of law. Good governance promotes strong public institutions, people who respect authority and the rule of law and growth of businesses which in the long run ensure a high quality of life for all citizens and the business expansions.

. Provide Quality Infrastructure and Social Services. A key feature of a developed municipality is quality infrastructure and social services. High-quality infrastructure unlocks economic potential, ensures an equitable distribution of growth and opportunities throughout the locality and creates networks that bind the people together. It also boosts productivity and competitiveness, allowing businesses to grow and prosper, create employment and attract investment. Efficient and climate resilient infrastructure enables global trade, powers businesses, connects workers to their jobs, creates new opportunities for struggling communities, and reduces the vulnerability of an unpredictable natural environment. Holistically, investment in infrastructure, with emphasis on transportation and public utilities built to internationally accepted standards, has the potential to impact positively on the level of development and ultimately the well-being of the people.

. Placing the Environment at the Center of Development. As the Municipality of Belison continues on a sustainable development path with the population continuing to grow, there will be increasing demands placed on the limited natural resources of the town. As such, limited land resources must be properly and wisely use.

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The environment is the common cord that supports all sectors which contribute to the total development of the town and, therefore, must be managed for the benefit of present and future generations. The risk of mismanagement of the land resources and unsustainable exploitation of environment added with the threats of climate change can severely affect the society, threatening food security, energy stability, livelihoods and human health, among other impacts. Economic activity is driven by proper land use and environmental exploitation and the environment must therefore, be placed at the heart of these municipality’s development thrusts. In order to provide a high quality living environment for all populace, it is critical that a healthy environment is maintained with clean air, clean water and green spaces.

5. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT

The identification of the development concept of the Municipality of Belison is the concretization of its vision and objectives set in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This translation reflects and considers the physical, natural, biological, economic, social, cultural and institutional conditions, assets and features that are present in the locality to which the LGU wanted to anchor for the realization of its desired vision and goals. To make it more feasible, two options had been considered to cope up with the changing economic pattern. However, the municipality still considers agriculture as the heartbeat of the town. Despite of the dynamic shift in the economic activities, agriculture still plays an important and major role in the development thrust of the municipality.

5.1. Primary Development Thrust

Agricultural Development. Based on slope classification and land capability, 87.6% of the total area of the municipality is suitable for intensive agriculture. This is the reason why the LGU’s opted to focus on agriculture sector as its main engine for growth and development. To enhance this development thrust, the LGU is obliged to provide the required physical infrastructure, services and other support system significant to the thrust. Protection of prime agricultural lands or areas must be prioritized. Export of locally produced agricultural products is encouraged after ensuring that the local food requirement of the population is addressed.

5.2. Combined Development Options

Eco-cultural Tourism Development. Although Belison has productive agricultural areas, yet it cannot be denied that due to its geographic location, 21-30% of these areas are highly susceptible to flooding which can severely

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cause destruction of agricultural products. To make the LGU prepared for the possible fall down of this revenue stream due to climate change and disaster related factors, eco-tourism and cultural tourism attractions development is one of the options identified to address economic and physical shocks and stresses. This will focus on the enhancement of existing eco-tourism potential areas such as the Mt. Guinobatan and Cave and beaches and the cultural tourism attractions, the Guinobatan and Biray Festivals.

Commercial and Industrial Development. Anticipating the spillover of urban development opportunities, the LGU must ensure that convenient and concentrated commercial development is provided to support both the local and regional market. Protection of commercial areas must be supported to encourage continued reinvestment and redevelopment. Appropriate infrastructure which can support growth for the expansion of commercial opportunities in existing commercial corridors or nodes must be given priority to promote opportunities for neighborhood commercial and industrial activities. Peace and order must be maintained to further attract investors.

6. THE STRUCTURE PLAN

For the purpose of establishing the spatial development concept or the physical growth pattern of the municipality to underscore its identified development thrusts, approach to land use planning and management has been crafted using two mutually reinforcing approaches, both ensuring alignment to the municipality's development vision as well as to its economic, social, environmental and other multi-sectoral objectives. Multi-Nodal and Linear Land Use Pattern will be adopted to anticipate the spillover of urban development opportunities. (Please refer to Structure map). Taking into account the limited land area of the urban center, congestion can be experience when commercial activities will be concentrated in the area. Thereby a need for dispersal of growth across the municipality is very necessary to avert future congestion.

6.1. Multi-Nodal Form

This structure plan re-directs developments away from the urban core toward identified urban growth areas or activity centers with each having its own specialization and are expected to be able to catalyze the further development of Belison. The nodes support the major center as its captive market while providing neighborhood facilities and services to its area of influence. They provide critical services and being the new place of development, has to be upgraded at the immediate term. This prioritization is based on a strategy that the focusing of efforts in these areas will generate immediate results in terms of being able to accommodate more growth which can radiate to the other parts of the municipality. Interventions shall focus on the upgrading of old and the development of new

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internal infrastructure and utilities. This shall create a good dynamism between the centers and open up more economic opportunities in the less-developed areas of the municipality. A number of additional mixed-use growth areas will be developed outside the Poblacion area, the existing center of development.

Major Urban Center. The major urban center is still the Poblacion. It shall remain as the seat of municipal administration, as well as the locus of trade and services. It will provide specialized facilities and services to its nodes and acts as its external linkage to other centers of the municipality. The Poblacion area is the heart of the municipality. It is bounded in the north by Barangay Ipil, in the west by the Sulu Sea, in the South by Barangay Concepcion and in its southeast is Barangay Sinaja and in the east by Barangay Mojon. This follows an almost radial like pattern of streets with a distinct increase in density in its business district: around the public market. There is a marked concentration of residential, commercial and institutional establishments in this area with several light industries and services. Commercial activities are dominated by small establishments engaged in retailing, such as grocery stores, food stores, vegetable stand, housewares and hardware. Bakeries and pastries, furniture shop, auto repair shop and dairy milk processing characterize light industrial activities while computer shops, parlor and funeral homes cater the services needs of the people. Government interventions shall focus on enhancing infrastructure and increasing their capacities to absorb the expected intensification of urban growth. This would come in the form of improving utilities (water, power and drainage) as well as the road infrastructure (pavements and sidewalks). An urban reforestation program shall be implemented in order to further upgrade the quality of the Poblacion’s physical environment.

Growth Node. Barangay Borocboroc shall be the Secondary Urban Center. Urban development shall be closely harmonized with the presence of the Community Fish Landing Center. Fish Wharf to service big fishing boats, Agri- processing and other mini-port facilities shall be encouraged in the area to spur inclusive growth in coastal areas. Facilities, should, however, be developed with particular attention to high quality designs, proper landscaping, adequate parking, etc. in order to prevent the ill-effects of uncontrolled port-related growth.

Strategic Agriculture and Fishery Development Zone (SAFDZ). All prime-irrigated land within the six barangays such as Borocboroc, Delima, Ipil, Maradiona, Poblacion and Sinaja will be delineated as the strategic agriculture development zone. A portion in Poblacion west stretching to Barangay Ipil within the coastal area will be delineated as strategic fishery development zone for aquaculture development while the coastal waters of all coastal barangays stretching from barangay Salvacion to barangay Maradiona are marine fishery development zone. Enhancement of existing infrastructure facilities such as farm-to-market roads, fish aggregating devices (payao) must be undertaken. Moreover to further facilitate the development of the zone, construction of additional facilities such as boat landing

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area within the Community Fish Landing Center in Borocboroc, fish wharf and artificial reef to provide fish sanctuaries and road network from the coastal area of barangay Ipil connecting to barangay Maradiona.

Tourism Development Zones. In support of Belison’s thrust to tap its tourism potentials and diversifying its economy, Barangay Buenavista and the coastal areas of Poblacion, Delima and Maradiona have been earmarked to host tourism-related establishments and eco-tourism activities in the municipality. Fiscal incentives may be given to potential operators who will invest for the development of eco-tourism in Barangay Buenavista. It can be a good site for trekking, spelunking and mountain climbing when facilities and amenities will be provided. However, non- pollutive activities must be encouraged to maintain the tranquillity of the place. Further, special building regulations shall be formulated geared towards creating a distinct resort and recreational atmosphere in all tourism development zones. Mangrove reservation sites for climate change adaptation measures will be incorporate in the estuaries and swamps to mitigate coastline erosion and also enhance fresh water breeding of marine life species.

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Map 26. Structure Concept Map

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6.2. Linear Form

The Linear Form framework is interrelated to the envisioned Multi-Nodal structure of the municipality. Taking into consideration that Belison is one of the national primary routes of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway which links many of the country’s road networks through a series of roll-on/roll-off ferries that connects the island of Panay to the Metropolitan Manila and other region of the country, the direction of the urban growth expansion is generally of linear urban form following the major transportation route. This is to facilitate urban economic growth for the municipality which has limited expansion options due to limited land resources and the presence of major river, the Sibalom River.

Commercial Strip. Since growth is encourage along the major highways, a controlled commercial area shall be allowed to develop along the National Highway stretching 2.69 kilometres from the major urban center in Poblacion going north to boundary of barangay Poblacion and Ipil and going south to Concepcion. Allowance for growth shall be limited to a 50 - meter strip of land on both sides of the ROWs of the said road in accordance with the municipal delineation of the SAFDZ areas. This structure will not only facilitate the interaction between nodes but shall also provide enhanced access to the rural areas. This will facilitate the marketing and transport of agricultural products, delivery of services, and access to tourism sites, hence, complementing the Plan’s development vision to improve both the urban and rural economies.

7. THE LAND USE PLAN

The Proposed Land Use Plan designates broad areas of the municipality into functional uses with their respective development regulations. It identifies areas suitable for urban development, agriculture, built-up and areas where development must be carefully regulated for conservation and preservation. The classification of areas was based on proximity, commonality of concerns, level of urbanization, environmental characteristics and development potentials. In addition, land capability classification, soil suitability and vulnerability to hazard are also given of due importance considering that almost the totality of the land is prone to various kind of hazards. Based on the sectoral studies and analysis of the existing situation increase in the land requirement of each zone is necessary to accommodate the existing and future development pressing in each zone. Big change must be considered in the built-up areas such as residential and commercial zones to accommodate the increasing urbanization trend of the municipality and the expected increase in its economic activities, provision of additional institutional zone and area for additional infrastructure and facilities.

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The enumeration of allowed uses within each zone is based on the general classification system of the HLURB. The detailed lists of uses within each standard general classification per the HLURB’s model were screened in order to remove activities that shall not be automatically allowed within a specific zone. Based on the foregoing analysis of the physical characteristic of the municipality, significant environmental issues and resources, a general land use plan is formulated classifying various areas of the municipality into functional uses. The actual current uses and area of each kind of land in every barangay and in the whole municipality was taken from the Office of the Municipal Assessor to serve as basis for land allocation. The different functional uses and changes in areas are presented as follows:

Table 7. EXISTING AND PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE PLAN Municipality of Belison 2018-2027 Increase/ Existing Proposed Land Use % to total % to total Decrease (in Hectare) (in Hectare) (in Hectare) Residential Area 233.3663 11.80 265.1739 13.40 31.8076 Socialized Housing Site 4.3798 0.22 6.9112 0.35 2.5314 Institutional Area 13.1845 0.67 15.6685 0.79 2.4840 Commercial Area 23.9202 1.21 31.4264 1.59 7.5062 Agri-Industrial Area 5.0641 0.26 7.2810 0.37 2.2169 Utilities, Transportation and Services 44.4091 2.24 54.8793 2.77 10.4702 Tourism Area 11.9271 0.61 11.9271 0.61 - Parks and Recreation Area 24.8573 1.26 24.8573 1.26 - Cemetery and Memorial Park 3.8104 0.19 3.8104 0.19 - Agricultural Area 1,195.1600 60.41 1,140.6751 57.66 -54.4849 Production Agricultural Area - 855.8889 - - Protection Agricultural Area (SAFDZ) - 284.7862 - - Grassland 268.2385 13.56 265.7071 13.43 -2.5314 Rivers and Creeks 121.0000 6.11 97.6599 4.94 -23.3401 Easement - - 23.3401 1.18 - Fishpond Area 19.0574 0.96 19.0574 0.96 Mangrove Area 9.9345 0.50 9.9345 0.50 -

Total 1,978.3092 100.00 1,978.3092 100.00

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. RESIDENTIAL AREA The proposed area for residential purposes is 265.1739 hectares or 13.40% of the total land area of the municipality. This area is intended to accommodate the future demand for housing such as the projected increase in households of the municipality, the families that are located in danger/hazard-prone areas and the informal settlers. These residential areas are expected to sprout around the proposed growth nodes/centers, along the major transportation routes such as the national road traversing the municipality from the province of Iloilo to the province of and along the provincial and barangay roads of each barangay.

. SOCIALIZED HOUSING SITE The current socialized housing and relocation site of the municipality occupies an area of 4.3798 hectares located at barangay Delima and Mojon. To cater the needs of the less privileged families and those located within the danger zone as identified in the sectoral analysis for the housing sector, a socialized housing site is proposed to be located in barangay Buenavista stripping an area of 2.5314 hectares in a grassland zone. The proposed area for socialized housing site will then increase to 6.9112 hectares or 0.35% of the total land area of the municipality.

. INSTITUTIONAL AREA Institutional area is intended for institutional facilities such as schools, churches, government offices and other institutions with an area of 15.6685 hectares or 0.79% of the total land area. This is to accommodate the demand of increasing school population and other institutions both private and government and for other institutional facilities of the municipality to be put up in the future.

. COMMERCIAL AREA Considering the demand of business and trade in the municipality in line with its vision to develop into a town that delivers a higher standard of living for its inhabitants and greater quality of life for anyone who comes to stay, the proposed commercial area is 31.4264 hectares or 1.59% of the total land area. The increase is brought by urban corridor stretching 2.69 kilometres from the major urban center in Poblacion going north to boundary of barangay Poblacion and Ipil and going south to Concepcion striping down 50 meters on both sides of the national highway.

. AGRI-INDUSTRIAL AREA Agri-industrial area is composed of light industries for agricultural, fishery and other purposes. The existing area intended for agri-industrial purposes is 5.0641 hectares. Anticipating the demand of agri-industrial production this land use will increase its area to 7.2810 or 0.37%. The agri-industrial site located in Ipil and Delima is intended for Muscovado sugar milling while the site in barangay Borocboroc is for Community Fish Landing Center and for the

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proposed construction of fish wharf which will serve as service entrance to the center and to shelter small fishing boats especially during stormy weather.

. UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES The area intended for infrastructure and utilities will increase from 44.4091 hectares to 54.8793 hectares or 2.77% of the total land area. A need to increase the area is necessary to support the future development initiative of the town such as facilities for transportation (roads, street, highways, right-of-ways and transport terminals), solid waste management and other major facilities and utilities. An area of almost 1 hectare located in barangay Buenavista will be converted to Municipal Eco-park for solid waste management program. Also, additional area is intended for concrete paving of existing unpaved local road access such as barangay and farm-to-market roads.

. TOURISM AREA The existing tourism area of the municipality is 11.9271 hectares or 0.60 % occupied by beach resorts and locally identified cultural heritage sites. There will be no increase in the area of this land use in the proposed general land use plan.

. PARKS AND RECREATION AREA The area intended for parks and recreation is 24.8573 hectares or 1.26% of the total land area. This land use include the coastal area that stretches from barangay Salvacion to Maradiona including the area occupied by the municipal plaza.

. CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL PARK Based on the sectoral analysis, the existing area for burial grounds which is 3.8104 hectares or 0.19% of the total land area is still enough for the need of the constituents even until the end of the planning period.

. AGRICULTURAL AREA The expansion of residential area and upgrading of unpaved local road access will cause the agricultural area to decrease from 1,195.1600 to 1,140.6751 hectares or 57.66% of the total land area. As per sectoral analysis, the decrease would not have a significant effect on crop production since mostly of the converted agricultural areas are already non-irrigable and outside of the strategic agriculture development zone.

Production Agricultural Area - The portion of agricultural zone intended for production of all commodities with an area of has 855.8889 or 75.03% of the total land area intended for agricultural purposes.

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Protection Agricultural Area - The protected prime agricultural land within the municipality considered as SAFDZ and is not allowed for reclassification and conversion with an area of 284.7862 has or 24.97% of the total agricultural area.

. GRASSLAND The existing grassland consisted of native pastures like, cogon, giron and other species is 268.2385 hectares. A portion of it with an area of 2.5314 hectares will be sliced-off for Socialized Housing Site causing the area to decrease to 265.7071 or 13.43% of the total land area of the municipality.

. RIVERS AND CREEKS The area occupied by rivers and creeks in the municipality as identified in the previous CLUP is 121.0000 hectares including its riverbanks. In accordance with the water code, riparian buffer will be imposed stripping-off the portion of the riverbanks as buffers causing the rivers and creeks to decrease from 12.0000 hectares to 97.6599 or 4.94% of the total land area.

. RIPARIAN BUFFER AREA There is a need to reserve easement for rivers and creeks with its adjacent land uses. The total area for easement is 23.3401 hectares or 1.18% of the total area of the municipality.

. FISHPOND AREA The existing 19.0574 hectares for fishponds located in barangays along the coast of the Sulu Sea particularly Maradiona, Ipil and Poblacion will be considered as Strategic Fishery Development for aquaculture. No changes in area will be imposed in this land use. This comprise the 0.96% of the total land area of the municipality.

. MANGROVES AREA An area of 9.9345 hectares or 0.29% of the total area of the municipality is currently planted with mangroves and other mangroves associates such as nipa, talisay, balabago and pandan. This area will be maintained as mangroves area within the planning period to protect the coastal environment.

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8. LAND AND WATER USE PLAN

8.1. Classification of Uses

The municipality of Belison has six coastal barangays with a shoreline length of approximately 5.98 kilometers/ 5,983 meters. Municipal marine water has an area of 8,428.27 hectares more or less with boundary coordinates designated as point 1 with longitude of 121056’ 48”E and latitude of 10049’ 29”N from municipality of San Jose; point 2 has longitude of 121054’ 56”E and latitude of 10050’ 36”N; point 3 has longitude of 121053’ 08”E and latitude of 10051’ 19”N; point 4 has longitude of 121049’ 12”E and latitude of 10052’33”N; point 5 with longitude of 121049’ 38”E and latitude of 10054’ 07”N; point 6 with longitude of 121050’ 24”E and latitude of 10055’ 39” N and point 7 with longitude of 121057’ 59”E and latitude of 10052’ 24”N which is located between municipal boundary of Patnongon. The proposed delineation of different uses state their functionality based on existing potential uses and socio- economic development within the coastal and marine areas. Specific uses along coastal area had been identified and matched based on its existing and current uses in the proposed general land use plan.

The detailed classification and identification of coastal zones which had been undertaken with due consideration of its existing and proposed levels of development, existing uses, desired outcomes of uses, and suitability criteria were presented in detailed in the Belison Coastal Zone Management Plan (BCZMP). Stakeholder consultations, actual ground survey and common understanding also brought out the desired classification of other uses. These served as the crucial factors towards delineating coastal use zones focusing mainly on identification of areas intended for conservation and protection, sustainable use and proper management of coastal and marine resources. Considering that the coastline and municipal waters of Belison is very small, its coastal zoning is not much complicated compare to other coastal municipalities. During workshops and field validation, the following uses are identified and assessed for suitability and compatibility by the stakeholders and these are:

1. Production Area (Land and Municipal waters) 1.1. Agricultural area 1.2. General Residential area 1.3. Tourism area (Beach Resort, recreational, cultural) 1.4. Fishponds Area 1.5. Fishing area 1.6. Multiple Use Zone

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2. Protection Area 2.1. Mangrove Area 2.2. Resource Rehabilitation Area (Establishment of Artificial Reefs) 2.3. Sea Buffer Area

Production Area

Agricultural Area Agricultural areas also cover a portion of the coastal stretch of Belison. Areas are being utilized for agricultural production of crops, such as rice, vegetables, mangoes, coconut, peanuts and root crops. There are also backyard gardening and other ornamental plants for sale that are being raised in the area and are mostly for household consumption.

General Residential Area This covers area where residential structures are built or constructed within the one (1) kilometer landward of the coastal area. Considering that Belison is a coastal municipality, six (6) of its barangays are located along the sea and three (3) are along the riparian area of Sibalom River. Almost 60% of the total populations of the town are within Rice fields abound along stretches of coastal areas the coastal area of barangay Maradiona, Borocboroc, Delima, Ipil, Poblacion and Salvacion.

Tourism Area The delineation of tourism area is a management strategy in promoting tourism as an economic and income- generating activity. However, tourism activities must be regulated to mitigate the negative environmental and social impacts. As per validation, the allowable activities in the tourism area are construction of recreational facilities such as beach resort for outing and swimming, for cultural and tourism promotion activities.

(a) Recreational Activities and Facilities

The beautiful beaches which stretch from barangay Salvacion to Maradiona is a place for outing, swimming, snorkeling and boating due to its scenic view and attracting exquisiteness. However, in order to avoid conflict, any

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recreational activities within the foreshore of salt-making zone will be restricted when salt-making activities are on course. The area identified suited for beach resorts are in barangay Maradiona, Borocboroc, Delima and Poblacion. These recreational facilities will cater the needs of those who wanted a good place for outing and swimming along fine sand beaches. At the same time it may serve as venue for trainings and seminars, event celebrations and other social gatherings fitted for the venue.

(b) Cultural Belison is famous for its Biray festival. This is a parade of fishing boats, carrying Santos of the Virgin, and decorated with flowers, sail past the town with people gathered to watch and celebrate. Those aboard the boats scatter flowers in the waters as they pass, which float to shore representing the many beautiful blessings that the Virgin Mary has given to her people. This is Biray – Festival of the Sea celebrated every 1st of June. Various activities were undertaken during this Fluvial parade of boats during Biray Festival Beach dancing competition during Biray festival such as, fluvial parade, beach dancing, food Festival, 1st of June festivals, outdoor games and disco party along the beach. All of the beach line of the town is flock with people during this festival.

Fishpond Area This area is intended for fishponds or inland fishery, fish hatcheries and other forms of culturing fish in fresh and brackish water. Fishery species commonly raised are bangus, tilapia, prawn and any kind of mudfish. Specific areas identified in this plan are in barangay Maradiona, Ipil and Poblacion.

As a management strategy and monitoring purposes it is stipulated in Article IV-Section 7 of the Municipal Fishery Ordinance that all fish hatcheries, breeding facilities shall register within the Municipal Government. Provided, that all fishpond operator shall render an annual report to the Municipal Government on the species and the volume of production of areas devoted to aquaculture.

Fishing Area This fishing area where the artificial reef will be established are intended for fry-catching, marginal fishing for daily food sustenance or for leisure, recreation/swimming, and for tourism activities.

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Multiple Use Zone This is the area of municipal waters where small-and medium-sized fishing vessels of three (3) gross weight tons or less fishing is practiced with the use of gears. Allowable gear types for this zone are, hook and lines of various modifications, nets (seines & gill nets), traps of various kind, spear and spear gun. In this area of municipal waters, Payao as fish aggregating device consisting of a floating raft or steel buoys anchored by a weighed line with suspended materials such as palm fronds to attract pelagic and schooling species common in deep waters will be establish from approximately (8) kilometers to(10)kilometers away from the shoreline. Six (6) payaos are to be installed in the municipal waters one in every coastal barangay.

Protection Areas

Mangrove Area Mangrove ecosystems have a lot of economic and ecological benefits. It protect coastal areas from erosion, storm surge (especially during hurricanes), and tsunamis. The mangroves' massive root systems are efficient at dissipating wave energy. Likewise, they slow down tidal water enough so its sediment is deposited as the tide comes in, leaving all except fine particles when the tide ebbs. Once established, mangrove roots provide an oyster habitat and slow water flow, thereby enhancing sediment deposition in areas where it is already occurring. The fine, anoxic sediments under mangroves act as sinks for a variety of heavy (trace) metals which colloidal particles in the sediments scavenged from the water. Mangrove removal disturbs these underlying sediments, often creating problems of trace metal contamination of seawater and biota.

Aside from enumerated benefits, the most important benefit of mangrove ecosystem is climate change mitigation. Mangroves are Mangrove Protection area in barangay Ipil. Two-year old considered as carbon sink which absorb carbon, a type of GHG. In effect, it mangrove propagules contributes to the reduction of GHGs in the atmosphere which is the main cause of global warming.

Resource Rehabilitation Area (Artificial Reefs) This is an area for the establishment of artificial reefs located in between the barangays of Maradiona and Borocboroc, Delima and Ipil, Poblacion and Salvacion. Within this area, a buffer of 200 meters in diameter will serve

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as protected areas and may be established by law and other effective means to regulate fishing and other activities that may damage these artificial reefs. It shall be unlawful to fish in these areas when already declared by the Municipal Government and duly confirmed by the Department as fishery refuge and sanctuaries.

Coral reefs are considered one of the important and integral parts of marine ecosystem for it serves as nursery and shelter for fish and other associated marine species. They also provide shoreline protection by absorbing wave energy. Since Belison has no coral reefs and sea grasses beds fishes have no refuge and sanctuary thus, depleting their number living within the municipal waters. In order to attract and increase the variety of fishes to live within the municipal waters, artificial reefs are needed to serve as shelter and refuge of fishes. An artificial reef is a human- made underwater structure, typically built to promote marine life in areas with a generally featureless bottom, control erosion, block ship passage, or improve surfing. It generally provides hard surfaces where algae and invertebrates such as barnacles, corals, and oysters attach; the accumulation of attached marine life in turn provides intricate structure and food for assemblages of fish.

Sea Buffer Area An area within the Municipal Waters Zone of a municipality which is 20-meter inland from the highest tide level which also serves as legal easement and declared as park and recreation area.

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Map 28. Land and Water Use Map

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9. LAND AND WATER USE POLICIES

The proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates specific uses of the different zones based on feasible economic and environmental benefits of the land and water resources of Belison. The plan will also address the issues related to priorities of certain users and the need to reconcile and/or prevent incompatibilities between and among the different stakeholders and users of the municipal waters and land resources of the town at the same time preparation for the adverse effects of climate change in the land and water areas.

9.1. Land Use Policies

Land is the most important natural resource on which the livelihood of man depends. It is the prime resource and all other natural resources have been absorbed within it. Hence land can be treated as the fundamental natural resources; it is the basis for meeting all human, biological and environmental needs. In a municipality like Belison, where the population is predominantly rural and depends on agriculture for their livelihood, identification of effective land use policies should be the prime activity approach to solve human environmental issues. Improper land use can lead to various human, biological and environmental problems. The proposed policy on land use is presented under three main premises. a. Land and People b. Land and Nature c. Land and Food Security

9.1.1. Land and People

In order to improve land management and productivity through land use planning, the laws and regulations related to land have to be reviewed and a new legal framework introduced. While adopting an integrated approach to land resources management all the stakeholders in the use of land will be consulted and decisions must be taken through a participatory process. The ensure people’s participation in land use, the following policies must be adopted.

. Comprehensive Land use plan (CLUP) will be prepared as basis for land utilization. . Peoples’ participation in the sustainable use of land resources will be enhanced . Allocation of lands by the state to the people will be based on land suitability evaluation. . Institutions providing services / facilities for land use will be strengthened so as to provide the people, with a better service.

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. Areas of cultural, historical and aesthetic values will be protected. . Conversion of prime agricultural lands for non-agricultural uses in urban fringe areas will be discouraged. . Strict implementation of the National Building Code and integration of green architecture for new buildings shall be observed . Rural settlement programs will be encourage . Action will be taken to rehabilitate degraded lands. . Action will be taken to avoid land uses that constrain sustainable development of Belison. . Steps will be taken to prevent encroachments on public lands and easement/buffers. . Awareness and educational programs on proper and scientific land use will be implemented.

9.1.2. Land and Nature

Land resources include all environmental and natural resources. Such as climate, soil, water, forest, minerals, bio-diversity, marshy lands and wetlands. And all the living beings have the right to enjoy the bounty of these resources, not just only people. Hence, for the sustainable management of land resources it is necessary to protect and conserve some lands. Not all the lands in the municipality can be utilized for development. The protection, conservation and improvement of the quality of natural resources, associated with land will ensure the long term well- being of the land without damaging it. To effectively preserve and conserve the quality of natural resources, associated with land, the following policies will be adopted.

. Environmentally sensitive areas will be identified and measures will be taken to protect and conserve such areas. . All the unutilized lands with less than 60% slopes will undergo land suitability classification to determine their uses. All unutilized lands with over 60% slope will be under permanent forestry and grass land. . Conservation and protection measures must be undertaken to identified areas prone to high, medium and low susceptibility to flooding and storm surges . The reservations of all natural and man-made watercourses and sources whether private or public will be demarcated and protected through appropriate conservation measures. If needed, action will be taken to acquire private lands. . In managing land and water resources, river catchments will be considered as the management unit. . Conservation and management of wetlands will be undertaken in accordance with land use plans. . Areas within the coastal zone vulnerable to natural disasters will be subjected to Land use zoning. Appropriate uses will be determined on the basis of the zoning.

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. Training, awareness and educational programmes relevant to the protection, conservation and improvement of the quality of the natural resources associated with land will be implemented. . Regulating the construction of structures within the 30 meters right-of way for national road, 20 meters for provincial road and 15 meters for municipal roads

9.1.3. Land and Food Security

In formulating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, priority should be given to agricultural activities to ensure food security. As based on the development concept, agriculture is still the main source of economy of the town. Hence, policies in the Land Use Plan must focus attention on the rational allocation of land, improvement of productivity and guiding the conversion of agricultural land to other uses is necessary. It must also envisage the expansion of the agriculture sector to ensure self-sufficiency in food. The following policies must be undertaken to ensure protection of the agricultural lands for food-security.

. Ensure food security and income generation through the sustainable utilization of agricultural lands. . Diversification of agricultural land use will be encouraged only when land productivity can be increased . Adoption of suitable and effective conservation measures will be a pre-requisite and essential condition for agricultural land use. . Action will be taken to minimize the fragmentation of agricultural lands. . All marginal and uncultivated lands will be developed through appropriate land uses. . Agricultural lands, more suitable for rice, corn, legumes, vegetables, sugarcane and other high commercial value crops will be identified and developed. Conversion of these lands to other uses will be discouraged. . Link agricultural areas to markets through developed and well maintained support facilities

9.2. Water Use Policies

Water is one of the main natural resources in Belison and it is the main factor which contributes to the country`s economic development since the past. Belison being an agricultural and coastal municipality, farming and fishing had a unique contribution towards country`s agro economy from history to this date. In spite of that the water resource has become a prominent source in industry, supply of services, consumption (drinking) as well as recreation activities and tourism. The requirement of a new strategic approach on water resources management in the municipality has been included in all Plans and agendas where the municipality is forging ahead towards development though a new economic vision apt for the 21st century.

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The Sulu Sea, which is the western adjacent water body of Belison, is abundant with marine resources which contribute a lot to the local economy of the town. There were two (2) main rivers and two (2|) significant Creeks in Belison. The major rivers based on their width were Belison River and the portion of the Sibalom River. The two significant creeks present in the municipality are the Sinaja Creek and Maradiona creek. These Rivers and creeks provide the essential link between the upland and the lowland of which they facilitate the flow of nutrients and water and they provide the habitat to diverse flora and fauna. These rivers are also the main sources of water for domestic, industrial and irrigation purposes. However, at the same manner, these rivers are also the main source today of the siltation that covers and destroy the very limited corals that grows in some shallow rock formation in the area. In order to ensure the protection and conservation of all the water sources and their source areas in the municipality, the following policies should be implemented through an optimum management with the following principal elements: a. Water Allocation b. Water Resources Development and Management c. Delivery of Water Services d. Private Sector participation e. Stakeholders Consultation and Participation f. Data, Capacity Building, Research and Development

9.2.1. Water Allocation

Priority in the use of water should adopt a participatory and negotiated approach for water allocation to avoid competition in uses. Water supply for domestic use must have the highest priority over all other uses and water rates must be regulated to protect the rights of the poor to equitable water services. Anent this premises, the following policies must be considered:

. Priorities in the use of water shall be in the following order of preference: (a) domestic and municipal use, (b) ecosystem maintenance, (c) irrigation, (d) fisheries, (e) livestock raising, (f) industrial use, and (g) other uses, provided however, that the priorities in the use of water based on the existing water rights granted under the Water Code shall be respected. In times of water shortage from a given source, the use of water for domestic and municipal purposes shall have a prior right over all other uses. . Water services shall be priced equitably as to convey the scarcity value of the resource to the users and to foster the motivation for economy in water-use.

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9.2.2. Water Resources Development and Management

In spite of its relative abundance, water is becoming the most critical resource in Belison. Population growth, economic development, urbanization, and industrialization are causing serious pressures on the water resources of the municipality. One consequence is an increased competition in the use of water resources for domestic water supply, irrigation, and other uses. Another is an increased pollution of water resources that continues to damage the environment and threaten thousands of lives. Considering the complexity of the water sector where there are a multitude of stakeholders, the following policies should be considered:

. Conserve the lands in the areas demarcated as water sources and their catchments and related reservations by adopting suitable strategies taking into account their present use; . Avoid inappropriate use of land in the areas related to water sources through the preparation of land use plan; . Rehabilitate the degraded lands in the areas related to water sources; . Pay special attention on protection and conservation of the areas related to water sources in all programs and projects of the municipality; . Strict implementation of water code regarding easements along waterways: 3 meters for urban uses, 20 meters for agricultural use and 40 meters for forest use; . Regulate/Prohibit construction or establishment of any structure in the creeks, rivers or bodies of water that would obstruct the flow of water; . Enact ordinance to prohibit the disposal of wastes directly into the water and impose penalties to violators; . Sustainable development and management of water resources shall be based on the principles of integrated water resources management (IWRM) that considers water, land, and related resources and activities and optimizes economic benefits and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of vital environmental systems

9.2.3. Delivery of Water Services

It is necessary to adopt policy elements in the delivery of services in water supply, sanitation and sewerage, irrigation, flood control and mitigation. These policy elements will set the goals and objectives in developing programs and projects regarding efficient delivery of water services. It is therefore a policy of the state that the establishment, operation and maintenance of water service providers must be supervised and controlled by the state. With this consideration, the following policy should be undertaken:

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. The attainment of complete coverage of an integrated water supply, sanitation, and sewerage services for the whole municipality at reasonable rates shall be pursued and fostered in an orderly, rational, efficient, and vigorous manner by providing a favorable environment for water service providers and the private sector to enable them to provide such services; . Irrigation development shall be anchored on food security and environmental protection and uplifting the socio- economic conditions of farmers through the rehabilitation of existing systems and the development of irrigation systems that are effective, affordable, appropriate and efficient; . Prevention and mitigation measures for floods and droughts shall consider the overall effects on the local economy and on reducing poverty through the implementation of integrated and holistic structural and non- structural measures;

9.2.4. Private Sector Participation

The participation of private sector in the management and development of water resources of the municipality is very crucial. The government has continuously relied on the participation of the private sector in the development and management of its water resources for the reasons of fostering a market-oriented behaviour to improve performance and efficiency; and, the promotion of market-based incentives to rationalize water utilization. Anent this, it is necessary for the government to provide a regulatory framework that enhances competition and at the same time ensures public welfare, safety and environmental quality. With the foregoing considerations, the following water use policies must be undertaken:

. Encourage participation of the institutions which contribute directly or indirectly for the protection and conservation of the areas related to the water sources. . Private sector participation in the financing, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructures for water resources management, utilization and development shall be encouraged by providing incentive~ for private sector investments and promoting market-based incentives to rationalize water utilization; . Gender concerns shall be integrated specifically in project development and management activities and women's participation therein shall be encouraged accordingly.

9.2.5. Stakeholders Consultation and Participation

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The active participation of all stakeholders - the government, the private sector, and the community - at all levels is very vital to the achievement of an Integrated Water Resources Management. The concerns and potential conflicts of all users and uses, including the environment, must be considered. The allocation of water shall be rationalized based on social, economic and environmental considerations. Planning, development and management of projects should be coordinated within the water sector as well with other sectors of the government. In this premises, policies to be undertaken are the following:

. Encourage the stakeholders and the community participation on the protection and conservation of the areas related to water sources; . Stakeholder consultation and participation at all levels in the decision-making process of development and management of water resources shall be considered.

9.2.6. Data, Capacity Building, Research and Development

The first priority in the strengthening of water sector institutions should be directed at the data collection and management. Priority shall be given to research and development of applicable and appropriate technologies for groundwater assessment and water conservation, sanitation and pollution control both in concession areas and resource/watershed sites. With the foregoing considerations, the following is proposed as an element of the Water Use Policy of the municipality.

. Continuing programs for the water resources sector on basic data collection, capacity building, research and development of applicable, appropriate, effective and efficient technologies shall be maintained and shall be given priority since these are indispensable components of water resources development and management; . Take action to educate all the stakeholders including the General Public and the students through the school curriculum on the importance of protection and conservation of the areas related to water sources;

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9.3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change Adaptation (DRRM-CCA) Land and Water Use Policies

Looking at the predictions of the changes of climate for 2020 and 2050 we see that an overall slight increase in temperature and precipitation is eminent. However, this does not tell the whole story. What cannot be measured or predicted is how the weather will be more extreme. Larger and more frequent storm events and longer and more common drought events can be expected. The manifestations of climate change in the form of sea level rise, storm surge, drought, flooding, stronger and intensified typhoons and climate change related outbreaks have impacts on the municipality’s economy, environment, infrastructure and on the municipality’s 11 barangays. Given its coastal location and rivers around it, Belison is greatly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and has already experienced noticeable adverse effects in recent years. Without concerted action, the challenges the municipality will face as a result of climate change are expected to intensify in the medium or long term. With this scenario the response must be two pronged: adaptation and mitigation.

Because of its geographical setting, Belison has a high risk of natural disasters causing damage to the area’s population, property, and economy. A changing climate will result in these natural disasters becoming stronger, more frequent and having greater widespread effects. The effects of climate change will be felt in rising temperatures, rising sea levels, stronger more frequent extreme weather events and wetter wet seasons and dryer dry seasons. Since climate change is happening now, and evidences being seen support the fact that the change cannot simply be explained by natural variation. The current warming has increasingly posed quite considerable challenges to man and the environment, and will continue to do so in the future threatening the lives of all living things. Managing disaster risks and effects of climate change is one of the noble goals of sustainable development. A risk is great if exposure and vulnerability is high. Thereby in order to reduce risk, a need for functional and efficient policies to manage and reduce the effects of disaster hazards and to mitigate and adapt climate change is very essential. With these foregoing assertions, the following policies to relative to disaster risks reduction and climate change adaptation must be considered:

9.3.1. On Population:

 Hazards vulnerable settlements with a significant number of vulnerable groups that cannot be relocated shall have an operational community-based disaster management plan. Ensure that women and other vulnerable groups are involved in the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) mapping and in the formulation of the disaster management plan to ensure that their particular situation and specific needs are considered.

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 Access to minimum standards in disaster response as set forth in the Humanitarian Charter including need for water, sanitation, nutrition, food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and others  Physical ability to labor and good health maintained in normal times through adequate food and nutrition, hygiene and health care.  Ensure effective and efficient intervention measures, such as but not limited to preparedness and response to health emergencies, appropriate standards, regulations and accreditation mechanisms  Undertake inter-sectoral response and community participation, collaborative efforts for advocating and implementing Climate Change Adaptation on Health Sector  Access to sufficient quantity and quality humanitarian assistance and services during disaster and crises  Provides appropriate adaptation response and services to the constituents related to but not limited to managing health effects of Climate change and disaster risks  Improve the potential of public health professionals in understanding resilience, vulnerability and risk to allow them to begin to see themselves as both public health and DRR practitioners  Regular monitoring and evaluation of structural quality of dwellings  Strict enforcement of zoning ordinance and other settlement laws and policies  Procurement and installation of early warning devices and systems at coastal communities/barangays  Construction of complete and well-designed seawalls in all coastal barangays  Conduct inventory and assessment of informal settlers/structures along the coastline, riverbanks and waterways  Provide relocation site for informal settlers/squatters along the river banks, foreshore areas and waterways  Transfer informal settlers to relocation site and provide alternative livelihood to affected settlers  Installation of Automated Rain Gauges (ARG) in monitoring potential hazards such as storm surges  Prohibition of construction of houses and establishments in danger zones  Formulation of Contingency Plan for all hazards  Relocation of population exposed to flooding to areas with low exposure to flooding  Conduct trainings and disaster preparedness on flood  Installation of early warning devices and signage

9.3.2. On Natural Resource Production Areas:

 Promotion and diversification of livelihoods with risk reducing technologies, approaches and practices across all agricultural sectors must be undertaken

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 Better management of crop species and varieties, the promotion of crop, livestock and fish varieties that are more resilient to stress (floods, droughts or saline conditions), plant breeding to develop new adaptive and productive varieties, development of efficient seed delivery systems, and resilient animal breeding, fodder conservation, or conservation agriculture  Embark on high level of economic activity and employment particularly among the vulnerable groups; ensuring that women have sustainable livelihood and income by providing them with skills training and inputs  Equitable distribution of wealth and livelihood assets in community  Adoption of climate resilient and hazard-resistant agricultural practices (e.g. soil and water conservation methods, cropping patterns geared to low or variable rainfall, hazard-tolerant crops) for food security  Since Belison is an agricultural community, rice production must be the utmost priority however, farmers can shift to plant other high-value crops to augment their income  All prime agricultural land shall not be subject to and non-negotiable for conversion to urban uses as per Administrative Order No. 20, s of 1992  All agricultural lands other than those referred under A.O. 20 as non-negotiable for conversion may be converted only upon strict compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations, however, the preferred spatial strategy shall determine the degree of the conversion in accordance with the approved CLUP  Regulate and monitor the effects of agricultural chemical residues  Mangrove reforestation along the coastlines, rivers and other natural waterways (to include balling and replanting of mangroves at appropriate sites) together with the CENRO  Setback/ buffer requirements must be observed as per Water code in agricultural activities (20 m is required)  Restore degraded mangrove areas  Establishment of artificial reefs to promote marine life in areas with a generally featureless bottom, to control erosion, block ship passage, or improve surfing  Allocate funds for the Cultivation of saline tolerant crops and trees  Adoption of crop rotation pattern in coastal agricultural areas  Survey, mapping and zoning of coastal habitats  Encourage participation of stakeholders and end users of aquatic resources in the implementation of fisheries policies, laws and ordinances  Provide alternative livelihood to fisherfolks to lessen the pressure on marine and other coastal resources  Small irrigation programs to farm lands (Pump irrigation system for open Source, Pump and Engine Set)  Adoption of crop diversification

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 Allocation of funds to distribute drought resilient seeds varieties to farmers  Implementation of irrigation projects and facilities in coordination with the NIA  Planting of drought tolerant varieties of rice  Adjustment of cropping patterns  Provide alternate livelihood to farmers especially during off-season of harvest  Provide extension services for more effective and efficient agricultural operations during drought season  Using more drought and saline tolerant species to further create resiliency to changing climate patterns

9.3.3. On Urban Use Areas:

 Residential use shall enjoy priority over all other uses in the allocation of hazard free areas.  Restrict or discourage development in hazard-prone areas.  Hazard-exposed settlements shall be located to safe areas.  Multi-storey dwellings shall be located in safe areas determined by technical studies  Limit development in environmentally sensitive areas as determined in the hazard maps  Enforcement of Coastal Zone Management Plan  Establish buffer zones on mangrove and mudflat areas vis-à-vis built-up areas  Construction of climate resilient evacuation centres with complete facilities  Enforcement of Zoning Ordinance on non-buildable protections areas (i.e. buffers, water easement, setbacks, open spaces, special zones, etc.)  Environmental impact rather than potential revenue shall be the primary consideration in granting permits for all agri-industrial projects and business  Tourism projects shall be evaluated equally for their income generation potential as for the environmental degradation and displacement of local residents  Industrial and commercial activities shall be properly located considering their potential traffic generation and pollution impact.  Strict zoning regulation shall be enforced on livestock, poultry and piggery houses located in residential areas.  Construction of municipal-wide drainage system for diversion of water channels to minimize floods  Prohibition of burning of solid wastes and promoting composting  Construction of mitigating infrastructures - seawalls and dikes for barangays along the coastline

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- rip-rapping of canals  Impose low density development in areas prone to high levels of flooding and storm surge  Mandatory retrofitting of existing structures within a period of ten (10) years  Promote property insurance for dwelling units and other establishments located in highly susceptible areas  Imposition of hazard resistant design standards/regulations within highly susceptible areas  Advocacy and IEC for household water conservation  Enforce anti-dumping and burning of wastes in the coastal areas

9.3.4. Critical Point Facilities:

 Elevation of vertical facilities and infrastructure such as multi-purpose halls, child development centers, evacuation centers, etc.  Installation of early warning devices and signage  Construction of drainage system along national highway in coordination with DPWH  Improvement of existing facilities that can form part of a network of emergency evacuation centers equipped with appropriate facilities (gyms, barangay multi-purpose halls, schools, etc.) for vulnerable communities  Localization of building codes to adjust building design, according to local climatic conditions (range of wind speeds during typhoons)  Promote property insurance to structures located in highly susceptible areas  Imposition of hazard resistant design standards/regulations within highly susceptible areas  Controlling construction of structures within a highly susceptible areas  Mandatory retrofitting of existing structures within a period of ten (10) year  Integrating flood prevention and mitigation measures in the municipality’s development plans, programs and policies  Development of natural wind breakers (mangrove areas) and structural windbreakers  Structures located within a highly susceptible areas must be relocated within a period of ten (10) years  Clearing of river mouth and other floodway channels from obstruction  Construction/repair of bank protection, sea walls, breakwater along coastal and riverine barangays  Building Official and zoning officer should ensure that structures to be constructed shall be properly sited and designed so as not to become source of anthropogenic hazards  Minimized exposure to geo-hydrological hazards  Materials to be used should be disaster resilient and climate change adaptive

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 Establish civil works that assist nature to rehabilitate itself or to maintain its own integrity  The interest of the common people should be considered in planning, designing and conceiving infrastructure facilities. Its ultimate objective shall be the improvement of the quality of life of the people  The development infrastructure, its direction, location and intensity should be based on the structural plan and urgent need of the community

9.3.5. On Lifeline Utilities

 Dredging/desilting of rivers and creeks  Concreting of climate resilient roads as emergency lifeline services in times of disaster  De-clogging of drainages and other man-made canals (municipal-wide and within the barangays)  Tree growing activities along river banks and coastal areas  Regular clearing and maintenance of drainage and sewerage  Construction of drainage system along national highway in coordination with DPWH  Elevation of horizontal facilities and infrastructure such as roads, electrical post and other lifeline utilities  Imposition of hazard resistant design standards/regulations for future construction especially within a highly susceptible areas  Strategic establishment of alternative/escape route leading to relatively safer areas  Climate proofing of existing road network and other lifeline utilities through road and drainage upgrading in coordination with provincial and NGA’s  Pre-emptive evacuation of areas that will be potentially isolated during the occurrence of hazards  Formulation of hazard contingency plans targeting potentially affected communities  Improvement of existing water connection or pipelines must conformed within the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines  Pipe laying must not be in the “CRITICAL GEO-HAZARD areas or NO BUILD ZONE” identified in the official Geo- Hazard map of the Mines and Geo Sciences Bureau and the approved Zoning maps of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Zoning Ordinance (ZO)

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10. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

A sound planning requires good programs and projects to support its effective implementation. Projects provide an important means by which investment and other development expenditures foreseen in plans can be clarified and realized. Sound development plans require good projects, just as good projects require sound planning. The two are interdependent. But effective project preparation and analysis must be set in the framework of a broader development plan. Projects are a part of an overall development strategy and a broader planning process; as such, they must fit appropriately. The Local Government Unit of Belison intend to allocate its available financial and administrative resources among many sectors and many competing programs to pursue its mission of uplifting the quality of life of Belisongnons by providing necessary basic services and ensure harmonious balanced environment through active participation in local governance and collaboration with national and non-government organizations. All identified spatial-related programs and projects are expected to answer the needs and concerns of the municipality as spelled out in the Sectoral Studies and prioritized by the Technical Working Group based on concerned sector. All programs and projects identified which do not require space shall be included in the updating of Comprehensive Development Plan:

10.1. Economic Sector

 Agricultural Crop Enhancement Program o Rehabilitation/Concreting of all Farm-to-Market Roads o Construction of Small Water impounding system  Fishery Development Program o Construction of Fish Wharf o Installation of Fish Aggregating Device (Payao) o Establishment of Artificial Reefs  Livestock and Poultry Development Program o Construction of Slaughter House  Expansion of commercial areas  Construction of New Public Market  Construction of resorts, cottages and lodging houses through private partner  Construction of infra-facilities to support economic activities

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10.2. Social Sector

 Provision of affordable housing for Informal Settler Families (ISFs), the underprivileged families and those families located within the hazard-prone areas  Relocation settlements for families living in high risk areas  Construction of additional classrooms with comfort rooms  Construction of supplementary education facilities such as Library for some elementary schools, Shops, Home and Economics Building, Science Laboratory and computer rooms  Construction of Municipal Library  Construction of Municipal Manpower Development Center  Improvement of Day care centers for accreditation  Construction of Child Minding Center  Expansion/Upgrading of Municipal Health Unit for Philhealth accreditation  Reconstruction /Upgrading of Barangay Health Stations  Construction of Crisis Management Center  Construction/Upgrading of disaster Resilient Evacuation Center  Completion of Multi-Purpose Halls  Repair and maintenance of plaza, parks and other recreational facilities

10.3. Infrastructure and Utilities Sectors

 Construction of Drainage Systems  Concreting of farm-to-market and barangay roads  Construction of Bridge in Barangay Mojon to Buenavista  Construction Box culverts  Riprapping of Canals  Concreting and Widening of National Road  Installation of Streetlights in every street roads  Road opening and concreting in Strategic development zones  Concreting of Igtuba to Borocboroc farm-to-market Road  Construction of Sea wall with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement in all coastal barangays

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10.4. Environmental Sector

 Establishment of Mangrove Ecosystem  Development of Municipal Eco-Park  Establishment of buffer strips along rivers, coastline and waterways  Establishment of buoyant marker

11. CLUP AND ZONING IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY/ARRANGEMENT

In the 2018-2027 Comprehensive Land Use planning process, a renewed emphasis is placed on implementation and results as well as establishing the necessary machinery to boost progress and establishing key partnerships for a better utilization of limited land and water resources of the municipality without compromising environmental sustainability. In the current land use plan, less emphasis is placed on ensuring that programs and projects are adequately linked to policies and strategies to maximize the use of land and water resources while achieving the desired developmental impact. Thereby, in order to realize this result all segments of society must play a role in our development. Government will do its part in facilitating private sector led development as well as in improving its efficiency, transparency and service delivery towards achieving the vision. In order to achieve better development results, government will take decisive action to increase the rate of implementation of development interventions with regards to land and water use.

Offices, organization, local special bodies and even civil societies responsible for executing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan will be expected to work in new and collaborative ways in developing their efforts, with strengthened structures and systems for execution and performance management, grounded in the Vision and Mission of the municipality and supported by a robust and relevant investment programs. Government will build the human and institutional capabilities to ensure effective implementation of the said plan and by extension the achievement of our national goals, both at the local and national levels, and indeed across all sectors. In moving forward, the successful implementation of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan will rest on critical and foundational reforms which, given their importance, were highlighted in five areas. These are:

11.1. Creation and Strengthening of local organizational structure and bodies

The implementation of this plan requires much cooperation and support by all key institutions and citizens as well. Without the support of both party, this Comprehensive Land Use Plan will be a failure. To further the result of

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its implementation, review of all existing operating units and special bodies created to implement the CLUP and Zoning Ordinance is very necessary. If change in organizational structure to improve development performance and eventually attain the vision, goals and objectives of the CLUP is a requisite, then the LGU must give due priority. At the same time, strengthening of staff and personnel skills and knowledge through capacity building programs must be given due priority. The creation of the following local special bodies and operating units must be undertaken upon the approval of this plan:

- Area Development Council - Local Housing Board/Unit - Local Zoning Officer - Local Zoning Board of Appeals - Local Zoning Review Committee

11.2. Establishing Operational Guidelines and other development regulations and mechanisms

To ensure transparency, accountability, efficiency and compliance with recent national policies, establishment of operational guidelines and other development regulations vis-à-vis the requirements to implement the approved CLUP and Zoning Ordinance must be put in place. There is a need to revisit the details of existing operational guidelines such as the Development Control Guidebook Guide to Zoning Preparation and Implementation of HLURB to make it consistent with the development framework, vision, goals and objectives and policies in the approved CLUP. As a tool for this strategy, the following activities must be undertaken: - Establishment of permitting system to govern land and water use development regulations consistent and in compliance with the approved CLUP and ZO such as in terms of processing Locational clearance of development projects, Building permits, Business permit and investment potentials, Local Revenue Assessment, Environmental clearance and Development permits for subdivision. - Assess applications for land use development permits and management schemes based on: Conformity with the approved integrated Zoning Ordinance and CLUP in terms of site zoning classification, use regulations, area regulations, documentary requirements and other; Determine whether proposed development project is a permitted use, allowable use or a possible variance within the zone applied for and; Use Decision Guidelines for Land Development Projects/Development Assessment Guidelines in assessing projects.

11.3. Popularize and Localize the CLUP and ZO to barangay and community level

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Because CLUP outlines the general land use strategic development spatial strategies of the LGU, the realization and accomplishment of its long-term vision, goals and objectives depend on how the identified land use and spatial arrangements, including zoning and development controls are applied at the ground level. This could be done through effective and efficient information, education and communication advocacy. Campaign materials on the key provisions of the approved CLUP and ZO must be prepared by all relevant LGU Offices to be disseminated to different LGU offices and barangay centers. Maps will be displayed in conspicuous places within the LGU. Barangay level technical orientation and briefings will be held to facilitate understanding of the implications of the approved CLUP and ZO to certain arrangements in each community. Barangays must integrate the land use and zoning policies in their respective barangay plans and ordinances. Involving local communities and ordinary citizenry in local governance is one of the principles of effective government and sustainable resource management.

11.4. Establishing inter-LGU partnership or co-management agreements

This strategy is very important to holistically manage the resources of the LGU. Because there are areas covered by ecosystems which are not defined by political or territorial boundaries, the implementation of this CLUP and ZO must be coordinated closely with other LGUs especially the adjacent ones such as Patnongn, Sibalom and San Jose de Buenavista. At the same time, co-management agreement for common resource areas can be undertaken with national agencies such as the DENR, DILG and DOH. The intended management strategy, including the level of activities and efforts must be adopted through legislation for identified common resources or conflicted areas (such as in the case with Patnongon), as set out in the approved land use plan and its applicable management and zoning arrangement.

11.5. Implementing Investment Incentive Programs and Innovations

The Local Government Code provides a lot of powers for the LGU to impose or provide incentive to pursue its development goals and objectives reflected in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The following mechanisms will be used as strategy to assure the fulfillment of the vision of the CLUP:

- Permits, Licensing and Fees Systems. The issuance of building permits, locational clearance, fire safety clearance, environmental clearances, and other should be consistent and compliment with municipal land use management ordinances or zoning restriction.

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- One-stop Shop for LGU permits and licenses. This administrative innovation simplifies the securing of necessary permits and licenses to conduct business in the municipality. This is integration of key LGU offices and units that are co-located in a single physical space within the LGU to facilitate faster processing and approval of LGU documents.

- Regulatory Mechanisms. The local sanggunian must enact ordinances that impact physical, spatial or environmental quality standards or requirements for compliance. These includes floor-area ratio (FARs) in accordance with local zoning ordinance, easement and buildable areas, anti-littering and smoking zones, use of public spaces/roads and building code restrictions.

- Policy Implementation Instruments. This instruments include the conduct of consultation prior to any major changes in the CLUP/ZO, prioritization and rationalization of CDP and allocation of services/infrastructure to targeted development areas or constituencies.

- Capital Investment Programming. Infrastructure projects should reinforce land use planning policies. The location of major infrastructure projects which is a major determinant of development patterns must be discouraged in hazard-prone areas unless mitigating measures must be provided. Climate change and disaster risk mitigation must be incorporated into infrastructure location and design.

12. MONITORING, REVIEW AND EVALUATION SYSTEM

The monitoring, review and evaluation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance implementation is a guide for the LGU to focus its development efforts and intervention towards the achievement of its vision, hence needs to be strengthened. The following activities must be undertaken to ensure an effective RME system and in order to track the progress reached by the CLUP and ZO.

12.1. Organization of monitoring, review and evaluation (MRE) Body.

In addition to the lead technical and implementing arm of the CLUP and ZO composed of the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO), Local Zoning/Enforcement Office and Local Zoning Review Committee, within the Municipal Development Council (MDC), a multi-sectoral MRE Body shall be created with identified members and defined functions through an Executive Order issued by the Local Chief Executive.

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12.2. Development of MRE System and Procedures.

The development of an MRE system and procedures must ensure that changes in land uses and progress in priority programs and projects implementation are tracked. This can be obtained through:  Quality of life – using the Vision Reality Gap Analysis, a CLUP Progress Report Card or Citizens Report Card will be make use as a tool.  Land Use Changes – determined through issued land use locational clearances and permits  Priority Programs and Projects Implementation  Project implementation monitoring System/Scheme (PMS)- a systematic, timely and regular gathering of feedback about the progress of a period in terms of inputs, operation and outputs and the timely provision of appropriate support or intervention.

12.3. Conduct actual MRE of CLUP and ZO for updating.

Monitoring, review and evaluation, as one (1) component of this development plan will be conducted regularly. Results of monitoring and recommendations will be reported to the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan for this guidance, information and reference of action to be undertaken with regards to delivery of basic services. The MRE Body shall evaluate the results of the monitoring activities. Evaluation will be done in two ways: during the period of implementation to provide early feedback and after the period of implementation to assess whether the objective of the completed project was realized. Review of the CLUP and ZO will be conducted every four years or as the need arises through monitoring of the outcome and results indicators and the operationalization of the different implementing mechanisms, including local citizen bodies created.

12.3.1. Sample Report Card

Below is the Sample CLUP Report Card to be rated by the Citizens based on the vision-reality gap analysis and objectives of each sectors. Rating will be from 1 to 5 with 1 as the lowest score and 5 as the highest. This will be provided to every barangay and offices through a form of survey and to be conducted every three years.

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Table 12. Citizen Report Card

VISION ELEMENT DESCRIPTORS SUCCESS INDICATORS RATING GAP  Adequate supply of agricultural Economic Sector Progressive community products (rice, livestock, fish) to meet the demands of the Belisongnons  Increased in annual rice and fish production by 10%  Decreased in poverty incidence based on data of responsible agencies conducting the survey  Increased percentage (%) of employment as per data available Economic Sector Progressive community  Absence of makeshift houses and squatters  Increase in the number of business establishments operating within the municipality by 10%

 Increase in the number of transport vehicles (tricycle, jeepneys) and privately owned service vehicles  Increased locally – source income by 10%

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 IRA dependency decreases by 5%  Quality basic needs of the constituents are made available most of the time  Low percentage of unemployed and not working labor force

 Easily adoptive constituents in terms of technology and development

Social Sector God-fearing and  Absence of insurgency empowered people  Decreased incidence of all forms of crime  Increasing number of business investors due to a remarkable condition of peace and order  Corruption prevented and preempted (Transparency and accountability observed)  Law-abiding and respectful people  CSOs and NGOs participate in planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of government programs & projects

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 Public-private partnership is practiced  People and civil society actively participate in all of the local government programs and activities  Increased literacy rate  Basic services are always available and provided timely Environmental Safe and Well-balanced  Pollution Control Program Sector environment integrated in all developmental plans  Absence of litters and garbage in public places and vacant lots  Solid wastes were properly segregated and managed  Land and Water resources properly manage based on existing policies and regulations  Public and private involved in the efforts of preservation and protection of the environment  Climate Change and disaster risk mitigation measure incorporated in projects implementation

 Decreased percentage of population exposed to high risk (relocation provided)

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 Decreased number of structure built in river easements and buffers zone

 Corruption prevented and Institutional Upright preempted Sector governance  Fairness and equality among the people in extending basic services  Governance is guided by truth, reason, justice and love

 No adverse COA findings, disallowances and observations during audit

 Transparency and accountability is discernible in all government transactions and activities

 Responsible citizenry

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