dinagat islands socio economic fact book

CONTACTS

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE Bahay Turista, San Juan, San Jose, Dinagat Islands

Phone No. 09065013163

PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE San Jose, Dinagat Islands

Phone No. 09067884680

DINAGAT ISLANDS MAP

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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS

San Jose

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

M E S S A G E

Though we are an infant province, with almost nine (9)

months of existence since chartering last October 2, 2006

through R.A. 9355, I am pleased to present this Socio –

Economic Fact Book of the Province of Dinagat Islands. This

fact book is very useful for prospective researchers and

investors who want to know about our province.

This will provide basic information that maybe required in the

formulation of plans, implementation of programs and in

general, guide our development partners in making decisions

on their investments.

We are very grateful for the help extended to us by our

mother province, the Province of Surigao del Norte for sharing

with us data and information and the national line agencies

and the private sector for the assistance provided during

preparation of this document.

Mabuhay kitang mga Dinagatnons!

GERALDINE “JADE” ECLEO VILLAROMAN

Provincial Governor

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C O N T E N T S

Provincial Elective Officials 3

Municipal Mayors 4

Date and Legal Basis on the Creation of Municipalities 4

History 4

Geography 5

Demographics 7

Religious Affiliations 10

Housing and Settlement 11

Income, Expenditures and Poverty Incidence 12

Education 13

Health and Nutrition 16

Safe Water Access and Sanitation 20

Protective Services 21

Fire Prevention 21

Sports and Recreation Facilities 21

Economic Profile 22

Mining and Quarrying 28

Industry 28

Commerce and Trade 29

Tourist Attractions 30

Services (Water and Land Transportation) 35

Communication Facilities 36

Mailing and Courier Services 37

Financial Institutions 38

Directory of Municipal LGUs 38

Directory of Provincial Offices 39

Dinagat Islands Map 40

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DIRECTORY OF PROVINCIAL OFFICES

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

• Rural Bank of Loreto (SRBC) • Green Bank of Caraga • Starjed

DIRECTORY OF MUNICIPAL LGUS

MUNICIPALITY TELEPHONE NUMBER

BASILISA 826-1603

CAGDIANAO 356-1607

DINAGAT 365-1657

LIBJO 365-1701/365-1709

LORETO 365-1717/365-1725

SAN JOSE 365-1837

TUBAJON 365-1965

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PROVINCIAL ELECTIVE OFFICIALS

Governor : Geraldine “JADE” Ecleo – Villaroman

Vice Governor : Elvis A. Dela Merced

SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN DISTRICT I : Hon. Gracelyn B. Ecleo

: Hon. Domingo L. Torotoro

: Hon. Merlinda D. Lagroma

: Hon. Rolizareth T. Ladaga

: Hon. Romeo S. Ecleo

DISTRICT II : Hon. Mario P. Menil

: Hon. Bernardino F. Alcaria

: Hon. Nilo P. Gulfo

: Hon. Norberto A. Sarita, Sr.

: Hon. Zacarias N. Vales

EX - OFFICIO

: Hon. Cristino V. Medallo, Sr.

Provincial Federated ABC President

: Hon. Allan II B. Ecleo

Provincial Councilor’s League President

: Hon. Sean V. Eludo

Provincial SK Federated President

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MUNICIPAL MAYORS

NAME MUNICIPALITY

Hon. Floro F. Baltar Jr. Basilisa

Hon. Marc Adelson D. Longos Cagdianao

Hon. Gwendolyn B. Ecleo Dinagat

Hon. Lamberto T. Llamera, Jr. Libjo

Hon. Doandre Bill A. Ladaga Loreto

Hon. Benglen B. Ecleo San Jose

Hon. Ronald O. Luib, Sr. Tubajon

DATE AND LEGAL BASIS ON THE CREATION OF MUNICIPALITIES

MUNICIPALITY DATE OF

CREATION LEGAL BASIS

Basilisa June 17, 1967 R.A. 4986

Cagdianao December 23, 1959 E.O. 367

Dinagat 1830 Direccion Gen. No. 5505

Leg. 103

Libjo February 29,1960 E.O. 381

Loreto January 1,1919 Unnumbered E.O.

San Jose November 15,1989 R.A. 6769

Tubajon June 21, 1969 R.A. 5643

HISTORY

Settlements within Dinagat Islands were already present during the

Spanish regime. Most of the residents emigrated from nearby provinces

of Bohol and Leyte.

The municipality of Dinagat is the oldest community in the province. In

the early days, a story was told that a stranger reached the place in

search of greener pasture. He approached a native and asked what the

inhabitants do for a living. The native said that they farm and fish to live.

The stranger’s interest in fishing prompted him to inquire where they

fish, and the native replied and pointed to a place saying – “dinhi niini na

dagat” (here in this bountiful waters). Since then, the place was called

Dinagat.

The province was the site of the Historic Battle of Surigao Strait during

the Second World War. The Municipality of Loreto became the entry

point of the American Liberation Forces on October 17, 1944. It was on

this shore that the 6th Ranger Batallion of the 6th U.S. Army under Col.

Mucci landed at Sitio Campintac of Barangay Panamaon, Loreto. It was

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MAILING / COURIER SERVICES

Contact Number

Philippine Postal Corporation - 0910-4923836

LBC Express - 0920-2532026

Western Union - 0919-3624668

ACCOMODATIONS

Name of

Establishment

# of

Rooms

Room Rates Description

Family Double

Puyangi

Beach Resort 4 P 1,500.00 P 750.00

2 beds family

size

Air conditioned

Private T & B

Additional

100.00/head

Pink House 7

P 500.00 P 100.00 P 250.00

Air conditioned

Additional per

head

Short time

P 250.00

P 50.00

Ceiling fan with

comfort room

Additional/head

Yalkot Lodge

5

P 500.00 P 100.00

Air conditioned

room

Good for 2

persons

Additional/head

P 250.00

P 50.00

Ceiling fan with

comfort room

Additional per

head

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LAND TRANSPORTATION

Type of

Vessel Route Fare Frequency

Motorcycle

San Jose – Basilisa 120.00/trip Motor hire

San Jose – Libjo 350.00/trip Motor hire

San Jose – Tubajon 600.00/trip Motor hire

San Jose – Loreto 700-800/trip Motor hire

San Jose – Dinagat 120.00/trip Motor hire

San Jose –

Cagdianao 150.00/trip Motor hire

Jeepney

San Jose – Basilisa 25.00/person Daily

San Jose – Libjo 90.00/person Daily

San Jose – Tubajon No trip Special trip

San Jose – Loreto No trip Special trip

San Jose – Dinagat 25.00/person Daily

San Jose –

Cagdianao 35.00/person Daily

COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

PHILCOM Corporation

Tel No. (086) 826-5331

Services Offered:

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on this shore that the 6th Ranger Battalion of the 6th U.S. Army under

Co. Mucci landed at Sitio Campintac of Barangay Panamaon. It was

during this landing that the first American flag flew on the Philippine

soil. They named the place “Black Beach No. 2”.

The northern part of the island served as refuge for the American

soldiers, while the western border was the camp site of the Japanese

Forces. Capsized vessel structures are still found today in the waters

of Basilisa.

Dinagat Islands was part of the First District of the Province of

Surigao del Norte until it became a separate province on December

2, 2006 through Republic Act No. 9355 of the Charter of the Province

of Dinagat Islands.

Last January 2007, Surigao del Norte Governor Robert S. Lyndon

Barbers inducted the interim officials into office. The interim officials

were Geraldine “JADE” Ecleo Villaroman, Provincial Governor; Elvis A.

dela Merced, Provincial Vice Governor; Provincial Board Members:

Merlinda D. Lagroma, Norberto A. Sarita Sr., Mario P. Menil, Zacarias

N. Vales, Gracelyn B. Ecleo, Nilo P. Gulfo, and Rolizareth T. Ladaga.

They took oath at the Municipal Cultural Center of San Jose.

GEOGRAPHY

LOCATION

Dinagat Islands is located in the northern part of Surigao del Norte.

Politically bounded on the North, starting from the Desolation Point,

by Surigao Strait; on the East by Philippine Sea; on the South-East

by Dinagat Sound; on the South by Gaboc Channel and Nonoc

Island; on the South-West by Awasan Bay, Hanigad Island and

Hikdop Island; and on the West by Surigao Strait.

LAND AREA

The Province of Dinagat Islands has a total land area of 96,745.85

hectares and is composed of seven municipalities. The largest

municipality in terms of land area is Loreto with a total land area of

25,587 hectares (26%) and the smallest municipality is Dinagat with

a total land area of 3,287 hectares (3%).

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LAND AREA PER MUNICIPALITY

Municipality Land Area (Has.) % to Total

Loreto 25,587.00 26%

Cagdianao 22,704.53 23%

Libjo 20,748.96 21%

Tubajon 11,301.00 12%

Basilisa 9,268.36 10%

San Jose 3,849.00 4%

Dinagat 3,287.00 3%

TOTAL 96,745.85 100%

NUMBER OF BARANGAYS PER MUNICIPALITY

MUNICIPALITY No. of Barangays Year Updated

Basilisa 27 2006

Libjo 16 2000

Cagdianao 14 1998

Dinagat 12 1998

San Jose 12 2000

Loreto 10 1998

Tubajon 9 1998

TOTAL 100

TOPOGRAPHY

The province has a varied terrain ranging from flat, to rugged, t o

mountainous. The elevation of the eastern part of the province reaches

over 900 meters from sea level. The rest of the island is characterized by

broken relief or relatively low elevation especially land areas adjacent to

the ocean.

The highest points of the province are Mt. Kambinliw and Mt. Redondo.

They are both found in the northern and southern part of the

municipality of Loreto.

SOIL TYPES

The Dinagat Islands soil is primarily Dinagat Clay Loam which is

comprised of 70% Kabatohan, loam 20% and 10% of Bolinao clay steep

phase. It is characterized as friable and slightly granular in nature.

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ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES

MAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS

PBMA Shrine (San Jose) - A holy place for all Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association (PBMA) members. This is where the body of

the founder, Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr. was laid to rest. The shrine serves

as the main destination of local and foreign tourists of the

municipality. Established in 1987, this unique and historical landmark

boasts of 7 man-made drinking dams formed into different shapes

such as e.g. Guitar Stage, Sala, and Garage. In the vicinity we can

marvel at the Guitar Healing Pool, Garden Stairs, a Comet House and

a Mini Forest that maintains the coolness of the surrounding view of

the mountains and islands.

SERVICES

WATER TRANSPORTATION

Type of

Vessel Route Fare Frequency

Pump boat

San Jose – Surigao 75.00/ person Daily

Basilisa – Surigao 90.00/ person Daily

Libjo to Surigao 100.00/

person Daily

Tubajon to Basilisa 130.00/

person Daily

Loreto to Surigao 160.00/

person Daily

Dinagat to Surigao 70.00/ person Daily

Cagdianao to

Surigao 80.00/ person Daily

San Jose – Basilisa 1,000.00/trip Special trip

San Jose –

Cagdianao 3,500.00/trip Special trip

San Jose – Dinagat 1,200.00/trip Special trip

San Jose – Libjo 3,000.00/trip Special trip

San Jose – Loreto 3,500.00/trip Special trip

San Jose – Tubajon 2,000.00/trip Special trip

Source: PPA and Private Pump boat Owners

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HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS SITES AND LANDMARKS

Campintac Black Beach (Loreto) – A

strategic area where U.S. Liberators landed

and fought against the Japanese Imperial

Army. A few miles from the island is Surigao

Strait - the historical landmark where

hundreds of Japanese Naval Ships sank due

to massive bombardments by the U.S. Air

Force during World War II.

World War II Artifacts – are remains of the US and Filipino soldiers’

gears left during their heroic fight aimed to free Filipinos from Japanese

domination.

Sinaongag Landmark (Tubajon) – is the point where the last stand of the Japanese Imperial Army against Filipino Local Guerillas was made.

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METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE

The province falls under climate type II characterized by no

pronounced dry season but with a very pronounced maximum rainfall

period from November to January. It has a total annual rainfall of

2,830.60 meters from the 204 rainy days. Temperature ranges from

a low of 23.9 degrees Celsius in January to a high of 33.06 degree

Celsius in September. The average annual minimum and maximum

temperature in 2004 measures to 253 degrees Celsius and 31.06

degrees Celsius respectively. The average annual humidity is 81%

and the average velocity is one (1) meter per second.

MINERAL DEPOSITS

The province is rich with metallic and non-metallic mineral resource.

These include large tonnage of chromite, aluminous laterite ore and

nickeliferous laterite. Small amount of rock phosphate, limestone,

siliceous and gold deposits are scattered across the island as well.

Chromite is most abundant in the municipality of Loreto and can also

be found in the municipality of Basilisa, Cagdianao and Libjo. Nickel,

on the other hand, is abundant in the Eastern part of the island in

the municipalities of Tubajon, Libjo and Cagdianao. Of all the

municipalities, Cagdianao has the most abundant mineral reserves in

the island.

LAND CLASSIFICATION

Dinagat Islands Province has a total land area of 96,745.85 hectares.

Its alienable and disposable (A & D) land is 15,836 hectares whereas

its timberland has a total of 62,660.36 hectares. The bigger

percentage of timberland can be ascribed to the slope of the

province. Alienable and disposable lands are found in the flat lands or

areas with 0% - 3% slopes in the western part of the province.

DEMOGRAPHICS

POPULATION DISTRIBUTION/TREND Per NSO 2000 survey, the province total population is 106,951 or an

increase of 6% from the last survey of 100,537 (1995) with an

annual growth rate of 1.24%. Population density has also increased

from 120 persons per square kilometer in 1995 to 131 in 2000. San

Jose is a densely populated municipality (666 persons per square

kilometer) while Loreto, the most thinly populated municipality has

only 38 persons per square kilometer. Household population

correspondingly increased

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by 6% from 100,472 in 1995 to 106,897 in 2000. Total number of

households significantly increased to 9% from 18,850 in 1995 to 20,564

in the year 2000.

POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

The newly created province is made up of seven (7) municipalities and

one hundred (100) barangays. The province is a lone congressional

district which is comprised by the municipalities of Basilisa, Cagdianao,

Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose and Tubajon.

The province is classified as third class. All municipalities except Dinagat

and Tubajon (5th class) are 4th class municipalities.

LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS

Cebuano, Surigaonon, Boholano, Tagalog, and Waray are the major

languages/dialects spoken in the province.

POPULATION

POPULATION AND GROWTH RATE

Particular 1995 2000

Population 100,537.00 106,951.00

Growth Rate

(1990 – 1995) (1995 – 2000) .59 1.24

Population Density 123 131

Number of Households 18,850 20,546

Average Household size 5.33 5.20

Source: NSO and IPHO Surigao del Norte

POPULATION AND LAND AREA PROFILE

Municipality 2000 Population Total Land Area

(has.)

Province 106,951.00 96,745.85

Basilisa 26,489.00 8,052.00

Cagdianao 12,886.00 19,251.00

Dinagat 9,883.00 2,441.00

Libjo 16,610.00 19,191.00

Loreto 8,751.00 16,178.00

San Jose 25,532.00 3,791.00

Tubajon 6,800.00 11,301.00

Source: NSO and PPDO Surigao del Norte

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WATERFALLS

Bankaw Mountain Resort (Tubajon) –

is located at Barangay Diaz

approximately 10 kilometers from the

heart of the municipality. The place can

be reached after nearly 15 minutes motor

ride from the poblacion. This natural

waterfall has crystal clear water ideal for

nature loving individuals.

MANGROVE AND BONSAI FORESTS

Mt. Redondo Natural Bonsai Forest (Loreto) - Soaring to about 1,000 mtrs.

above sea level is Mt. Redondo (the

2nd highest mountain in the island of

Dinagat). The place is almost as cool as

Baguio City. This century tree “Bonsai”

forest covers an estimated area of

more than 100 hectares. It is one of

the only two natural bonsai gardens in

the whole Mindanao and the only one accessible by land

transportation.

COLD AND HOT SPRINGS

Esperanza Spring (Loreto) - Crystal

clear and chilly water cascades in the

midst of a tropical forest naturally

captured in a lagoon where you can enjoy

a refreshing dip.

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LAGOONS AND TIDAL FLATS

Ouano Lagoon (Libjo) – is hidden from the

rock formation between barangay Arellano

and Plaridel. The perpetual serenity of the

place adds ecstasy to its deep-bluish-clear

water which is ideal for swimming and floating

cottages.

Blue Lagoon (Libjo) - is located at

Pangabangan Island at Barangay Magsaysay,

Libjo with an estimated depth of about 12

feet during low tide and a width of about half

a hectare. This lagoon has a crystal clear

water ideal for snorkeling.

Tambongon Lagoon (Tubajon) - welcomes photography and scuba

diving.

SURF SITES

Campijagit Point (Cagdianao) - offers

majestic waves that are good for surfing.

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HISTORICAL GROWTH OF POPULATION

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Source: NSO 2000, IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006

The province was once a municipality named Dinagat. From this

municipality stemmed the six (6) other municipalities. In 1903, the

population of the province was 5,243 and it rose to 116,068 in 2006.

There is a dramatic increase of population during the 1970s due to

the immigration of the members of the Philippine Benevolent

Missionaries Association in the 1960s.

TOTAL POPULATION AND POPULATION DENSITY

Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006

The population density for the whole province is 120 persons per

square kilometer. San Jose is the densest area among the

municipalities with a population of 666 persons per square kilometer

(sq. km.). Basilisa and Dinagat followed. Meanwhile, Loreto is the

least densely populated at 38 persons per square kilometer (sq.

km.).

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NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS AND AVERAGE SIZE

Source: NSO 2000, IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006

NUMBER OF LIVEBIRTHS AND DEATHS PER MUNICIPALITY

Source: NSO 2000

Dinagat had the least occurrence of live births. There were also 444

deaths recorded in the province of which 284 were male and 160 were

female. Among the municipalities, San Jose had the highest number and

Tubajon got the lowest incidence of death.

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS

In terms of religious affiliations, 53% of the total population is Roman

Catholic. The four (4) other most common religious affiliation is

Philippine Independent Church (PIC) or Aglipayan, 7th Day Adventist,

United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and Iglesia ni Cristo

which comprise 23%, 12%, 4% and 3% of the total population

respectively.

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CAVES

Ouano Cave (Libjo) – A gigantic cave

majestically located above Ouano Lagoon.

Crystal quartz glitter on the walls, ceilings

and ground blending with cool green

pigments. The cave has a pond and long

dark tunnels leading to nowhere.

DIVING SITES

Sangay Beach and Dive Site (Loreto) - is located at the eastern shore of Loreto facing the Pacific Ocean. It is a potential site for

surfing and diving.

Baing Beach and Dive Site (San Jose) - a white sand beach located in Sitio

Eviota, Matingbe, San Jose that can be

reached via motorized banca with an

approximate travel time of 15 minutes

from the port of Poblacion, San Jose.

LAKES

Lake Bababu (Basilisa) - is mountain

lake nestled in vast walls of granite and

surrounded by wild trees. A 45 – minute

ride by boat from Surigao City and 1 ½

hour of hiking and climbing on the

steeply sloping hill. A steep descent to

the lake adds thrill to avid adventurers

and offers fine views to numerous small

caves.

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

ISLANDS AND BEACHES

Pangabangan Island (Libjo) – is located

at the western side of Libjo. It is about 20

minutes pumpboat ride from the poblacion.

With a size of about 2.5 hectares, it is

blessed with fine-white-sand, untouched

nature. Rock formation towering over the

deep bluish clear water with wonderful

corral reefs. Viewed from the island, the

beautifully scattered ‘Romantic Islets’ are

comparable to the Hundred Islands of Pangasinan.

Bitaug Beach (Basilisa) - is the new paradise of the island, south of Basilisa. It offers

powder-white sand beach with rock formations.

It can be reached by sea transportation for

about an hour and a half trip from the service

center.

Sundayo Beach (Basilisa) – is ideal for snorkeling with islets in different shapes and

sizes that surround it. It is near Lake Bababu

and can be reached by an hour and a half

boat trip from Surigao City.

Pig-ot Hideaway Beach (Libjo) - A cluster of islets that looks like broken emeralds

slapped on the aquamarine surface of the

water. One can witness the different aquatic

species gliding and hiding behind coral reefs.

This hideaway is indeed heavenly especially

for adventure, leisure seekers and nature

lovers.

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POPULATION BY RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS

53%

23%

12%4%4%

3%

1%

Roman Catholic

PIC/Aglipayan

7th Day Adventist

UCCP

Others

Iglesia ni Cristo

No Data

Source: NSO 2000

HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT

The feasibility of housing project in the province is not a problem,

since wide tracks of land are available to be developed as residential

areas. The province also possesses a relative abundance of the basic

raw materials needed for housing construction.

Assistance programs such as Resettlement Program, Community-

based Land Tenurial Assistance Programs, Cooperative Housing

Program and Joint-Venture Programs (DICP) are offered in the

locality.

4,820 4,802

3,072

2,537

1,9041,738

1,313

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OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS PER MUNICIPALITY

Source: NSO 2000

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Of the total occupied housing units, 83.38% are owned and amortized,

8.98% occupied for free with owners consent, 6.86% occupied for free

without owners’ consent, 2.38% rented and 4.58% are not reported.

This means that majority of the people have the financial resources to

own a property given the availability of land and raw materials.

TOTAL OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY CONDITION OF THE BUILDING PER MUNICIPALITY

Source: NSO 2000

INCOME, EXPENDITURES AND POVERTY INCIDENCE

The average annual family income and expenditure for the province of

Surigao del Norte is observed at Php 80,261.00 and Php 70,820.00

respectively for the year 2000. Consequently, average per capita income

is Php 18,948.00 and average per capita expenditure is Php 16,450.00.

Based from this, average savings per family and per capita are Php

9,981.00 and Php 2,498.00 respectively.

Based from the NSCB report, the municipality of Basilisa and Loreto have

the highest and lowest poverty incidence respectively. Average poverty

incidence in the province is 0.6437. it means that 0.6437 of the

population are below the poverty line. Poverty gap is measured at

0.2434 and severity is 0.1174.

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NUMBER OF INDUSTRIES

Sources: MCLUPs & MPDO of San Jose 1998-1999

COMMERCE AND TRADE

NUMBER OF REGISTERED BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT BY

TYPE

Sources: DTI, Surigao del Norte Seven Municipal Treasurer’s Office

934

88

68

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0 200 400 600 800 1000

COUNT

FIVE MAJOR BUSINESSES

Commercial Trade

Metal & Electrical Works

Bakery/Carenderia/Food Services

Vegetables, Meat & MarineProducts

Sari-sari store/Dry Goods

Source: MCLUPs & MPDO of San Jose 1998-1999

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POULTRY

POULTRY POPULATION

Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics 2003

MINING AND QUARRYING

There are 17,113.91 hectares of land devoted to mining and quarrying

activities. Cagdianao covers the largest percentage share with 55.70%.

Loreto follows with 16.38% while Libjo ranks last with only 4.36%.

Chromite is the primary resources mined in the province. Total

production of Chromite is 12,167.61 metric tons. Concentrate

metallurgical chromite accounts for 66.24% of the total volume of

production while lumpy metallurgical chromite comprises 33.76%. The

total production of metallurgical chromite values at Php 40,113,160.03

production while the lumpy type comprises 37.75%.

CONSOLIDATED PRODUCTION AND SALES OF MINERAL

COMMODITIES

Source: Mines & Geo-Sciences Bureau XIII (what year?)

INDUSTRY

There are 42 industries engaging in arts and handicrafts, while only one

is engaged in citronella production. The making of charcoal from coconut

shells is another common industry in the province.

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POVERTY MEASURES

Incidence 0.7268 0.7202 0.5973 0.6765 0.4940 0.6493 0.6418

Gap 0.2883 0.2853 0.2162 0.2598 0.1699 0.2425 0.2420

Severity 0.1431 0.1412 0.1010 0.1263 0.0775 0.1158 0.1167

Basilisa Cagdianao Dinagat Libjo Loreto San Jose Tubajon

Source: NSCB 2000

Of the total family expenditures, 50.2% is spent on food, 10.1% on

rental of occupied dwelling unit, 6.0% on fuel/light/water, 5.7% on

miscellaneous expenditures such as gifts and contributions for special

occasions, 4.7% on education and 23.3% on other expenditures.

Other expenditures include transportation and communication,

medical care, taxes, recreation and clothing among others.

DISTRIBUTION ON FAMILY EXPENDITURES

50.2%

23.3%

4.7%

5.7%

6.0%

10.1%

Food

Rental of Occupied Units

Fuel/Light/Water

Miscellaneous(Gifts/Special Occasions)Education

Others

Source: NSO 2000

EDUCATION

Generally, the people in the Province of Dinagat Islands have

undergone formal education. A large segment of the population

completed elementary and high school education.

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The island has seven (7) school districts. It has 124 pre-schools, 19

primary schools, 94 elementary schools, 24 secondary schools but it has

only one college. A huge number of Dinagatnons usually go to Surigao

City for tertiary level of education and quite a number opted to go to

Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro City, Butuan City and Marawi City.

On technical vocational education and training (TVET), there is only one

technical vocational institution (TVI) the Don Jose Ecleo Memorial

Foundation College of Science and Technology (DJEMFCST). Dinagat

School of Fisheries (DOF) has reverted to the DepEd by virtue of the

trifocalization of the management in the education sector and has ceased

to technical vocational programs. Programs being offered by this lone

TVET institution are information technology management and electrical

and electronic technology.

NUMBER OF SCHOOL BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION PER MUNICIPALITY

Source: DepEd Surigao del Norte Division, SY 2003-2004

Majority of the population have undergone formal education, the

Dinagatnons in general has 94.09% literacy rate with population ranging

five years old and above. The province has 96.14% functional literacy

rate within 15 years old and above population. The Municipality of

Tubajon has the highest literacy rate of 96.88%.

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LIVESTOCK

LIVESTOCK POPULATION


Among the seven municipalities, Dinagat has the most number of

livestock with 6,223 or 27.18% of the total number of livestock in

the province. Libjo and Basilisa follow with 25.66% and 18.28%

respectively. Cagdianao has the least percentage of 10.32%. There is

a total income of 172,982 pesos generated from livestock raising.

Off-farm income contributes the largest with 58,843 pesos while

non-farm generates the least with 46,920 pesos.

HOUSEHOLD INCOME BASED ON FARMING

Source: DLR-PMEU based on ARCM 3Q2004

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180.00

120.00

120.00

120.00

100.00

80.00

80.00

80.00

70.00

70.00

0.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 200.00

Price per kilo

TEN MOST EXPENSIVE FISH SPECIES BY AVERAGE PRICE PER KILO

Manimbuyaw

Suyahan

Bat-og

Boras

Langog

Bariles

Kuyabotan

Lapu-lapu

Tangigi

Bangus

Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile 2005

2

3

30

3218

61

219

1093

372

83

6308

787

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000

COUNT

NUMBER OF FISHERMEN BY GEARS USED

Oyang-oyang/Gill Net

Hook and Line

Buso/Cast Net

Fish Cord/Net

Spear Gun

Rison

Dapal

Fish/Crab Pot

Pamo/Drift Net

Liba-liba

Bobo/Fish Trap

Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile 2001-2005

There are a lot of concerns in the fishery sector. One problem is the lack

of fishing technology and facilities in the province. Another is the

prevalence of illegal fishing activities. The absence of proper delineation

of municipal waters and the encroachment by commercial fishers into

the municipal waters are major issues that hound the local fishing

industry.

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CLASSROOM-STUDENT RATIO

INSTITUTIONAL ROOMS ANALYSIS

ELEMENTARY LEVEL


SECONDARY LEVEL


TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO

TEACHER DEPLOYMENT ANALYSIS

ELEMENTARY LEVEL


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SECONDARY LEVEL


HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Every RHU in the municipality conducts an annual program called

“Operation Timbang”. In 2003, the result revealed that 67% of the

children weighed (aged 6 years and under) are within normal weight.

Only 29% are below normal weight and 4% are above normal weight.

Among the municipalities, Cagdianao has the most number of

underweight and overweight children.

OPERATION TIMBANG RESULTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS

Above Normal Weight, 4%

Below Normal Weight, 29%

Within Normal Weight, 67%


In 2006, only 11.81% of the total live births or deliveries were attended

by doctors, 0.25% by nurses and 23.99% by midwives. Majority of live

births of 61.81% were attended by trained hilots. Of the total live births,

69.97% were delivered at home while only 29.90% were delivered at the

hospital. A good number of residents would resort to “manghihilots”

because

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There is a total fish production of 161.5 metric tons in 2005. Dilis has

the largest volume of catch of 38 metric tons. Hawol-hawol or

Tamban follows with 28.1 metric tons. Timbongan ranks tenth with

3.25 metric tons.

3.25

3.5

3.5

5

5.5

7

7

8.6

28.1

38

0 10 20 30 40

VOLUME (MT)

VOLUME OF PRODUCTION OF TEN MAJOR SPECIES

Dilis

Hawol-hawol/Tamban

Katambak

Nokos

Anduhaw

Balo

Budloy

Boras

Tulingan

Timbongan

Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile 2005

In 2005, bangus is the most expensive species of fish, costing an

average price of Php 180 per kilo. Tangigi, Lapu-lapu and Kuyobotan

follow with Php 120. Manimbuyaw and Suyahan both cost Php 70 per

kilo.

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IRRIGATION Irrigation systems are established throughout the whole province. There

is a total land area of 720 hectares being irrigated and 806 farmers

being served by these irrigation systems. Irrigated wet farms have a

total area of 637 hectares while dry farms have an area of 455 hectares.

However, there is still insufficiency of irrigation systems in the province

especially in the municipalities of Loreto and Tubajon.

Other than lack of irrigation, the conversion of agricultural land to

residential land is another problem. Rice production deficit is also a

concern in the agriculture sector of the province. The 2003 Bureau of

Agricultural Statistics that rice production reached a volume of 6,225.25

metric tons. Total consumption of rice totaled 15,615.03 metric tons. As

a consequence, there is a rice deficit of 9,389.78 metric tons. Another

predicament being faced by the farmers is the lack of capital to meet the

demand for fertilizer and farm chemicals.

FISHERIES

FISHERY STATISTICS

Source: Municipal Fisheries Profile, 2001 Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

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it is affordable and convenient, and hospitals are not that accessible.

Even if the facilities-hospital, RHU, BHS were near their area, the

availability of personnel is still uncertain. Fortunately, majority of the

deliveries were categorized as normal deliveries where only 22.04%

were considered risky.

PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERIES BY ATTENDEE

Nurses,

Midwives, 382

Trained Hilot, 984

Doctors, 188Others, 3Untrained Hilot, 31

Source: IPHO Surigao del Norte 2006 *hilots or manghihilots – traditional health practitioners/midwives

PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERIES BY LOCATION

Hospital, 476

Others, 2

Home, 1,114


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PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERIES BY TYPE OF PREGNANCY

Unknown, 345 Risk, 351

Normal, 896


In 2006, the leading causes of morbidity are Acute Upper Respiratory

Infection (AURI), Tuberculosis, Influenza, Diarrhea and Pneumonia.

Respiratory infections are the leading causes of morbidity. These

infectious diseases can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. It is

usually a result of an unhealthy environment and poor nutrition.

Meanwhile, the leading causes of mortality are Tuberculosis, Heart

Disease, Myocardial infection, Cancer and Pneumonia. The leading

causes of death are mostly degenerative disease.

Source: Municipal RHUs 2006

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CROP PRODUCTION STATISTICS CY 2004

Crop Harvest

Area (HA)

Production

(MT)

Palay 26,179.00 67,629.00

Coconut 605.00 668.00

Corn 93,300.00 89,790.33

Banana 1,160.00 9,645.33

Coffee 18.00 11.75

Cacao 75.00 31.60

Vegetables (all

kinds) 720.00 3,535.00

Root crops (all kinds)

1,220.00 40,526.63

Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

CROP PRODUCTION BY VOLUME (MT)

Source: MAOs & CLUPs 2005-2007 Phil. Coconut Authority, Surigao del Norte

INVENTORY OF FARM MACHINERIES AND FACILITIES


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or covered multi-functional gymnasiums, billiard halls and sing-along

houses. Construction and enhancement of additional athletic grounds

and playgrounds should be taken into consideration. At present, only the

Municipality of Cagdianao has an athletic ground which also served as a

playground. Gymnasiums also need enhancement to improve present

conditions.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

AGRICULTURE The Province of Dinagat Islands is considered as an agricultural area.

Agricultural lands cover an area of about 35,265.7 hectares. This

comprises 36.44% of the province total land area. Among the seven

municipalities of the islands, Loreto contributes the largest in the total

agricultural land area with 25,587 hectares. Libjo follows with 20,748.96

hectares, San Jose has the least with 3,849 hectares.

CROP PRODUCTION BY AREA

Source: MAOs & CLUPs 2005-2007 Phil. Coconut Authority, Surigao del Norte (unit used)

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Tuberculosis HyperCardiovascular

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MyocardialInfection

Cancer Pneumonia

LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY

Source: Municipal RHUs 2006

HEALTH FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL Dinagat Islands is divided into two inter local health zones. These are

the North Zone which comprises municipality of Loreto, Libjo and

Tubajon. The South Zone is composed of San Jose, Dinagat,

Cagdianao and Basilisa. The South Zone is served by 1 district

hospital located in Dinagat. On the other hand, the North Zone has

two hospitals – Albor District Hospital and Loreto District Hospital.

0

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HEALTH PERSONNEL, NUMBER OF MUNICIPALITIES SERVED AND NUMBER OF BEDS PER DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Health Personnel 37 41 13

Municipalities Served 2 3 2

Beds 10 30 10

Albor District Hospital

Dinagat District Hospital

Loreto District Hospital


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SAFE WATER ACCESS AND SANITATION

In 2006, there are 21,147 households in the province. Among those,

92.34% have access to safe water, 78.68% have sanitary toilets and

63.70% have satisfactory garbage disposal. Since a large number of

households are equipped with such facilities, sanitation within the

households is not a problem. However, waste disposal is a problem

outside the limits of their home. Environmental factors contribute to the

over-all health condition of the people. Thus, there is a need to put

together an effective waste disposal management – may it be within the

households or within every community.

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

16000

18000

20000

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access to safe water sanitary toilet satisfactory garbagedisposal

HOUSEHOLDS WITH SAFE WATER ACCESS, SANITARY TOILETS AND SATISFACTORY GARBAGE DISPOSAL


NUMBER OF HEALTH WORKERS PER MUNICIPALITY


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NUMBER OF BARANGAY HEALTH STATION


PROTECTIVE SERVICES

The problem besetting the province, especially in the municipality of

Tubajon in particular is the risk to the environment and natural

resources. It is inevitable to include the fish habitats and forestlands

which are the most vulnerable sectors in the environmental

protection programs of the Philippine National Police, hand in hand

with the efforts of the Provincial Government. All the programs are

geared toward the eradication of destructive activities such as illegal

logging and fishing that are chronic problems according to the

Philippine National Police.

The seven (7) municipalities have Barangay at Pulisya Laban sa

Krimen (BPLK) members in every barangay. They actively participate

in activities and programs initiated by the local government and the

PNP. But lack of equipments such as handheld radios, handcuffs,

among others, affect their response to emergencies. It is also a

necessity to establish enough BPLK outposts in every barangay.

FIRE PREVENTION

There are two (2) fire stations operating in the Province of Dinagat

Islands. These stations are based in the municipalities of Dinagat and

San Jose. Establishment of additional stations for the five remaining

municipalities and procurement of sufficient equipments should be

prioritized to prevent future fire related emergencies keeping up with

the projected growth of the province. The existing and additional fire

stations should meet the standard fireman population ratio of 1

fireman is to 100 population in the municipal area.

SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Sports and recreation facilities in the Province of Dinagat Islands are

mostly comprised of outdoor basketball courts, volleyball courts,

indoor

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