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Belison, Antique | Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2018-2027 i

Volume 1 The Comprehensive Land Use Plan

COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

2018-2027

Volume I

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Antique

MUNICIPALITY OF BELISON -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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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



OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN 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 Barangay 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


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



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 Poblacion 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



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 Patnongon 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 municipalities, 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

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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

Chapter 2: THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

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 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

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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 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 Sulu Sea (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:

the comprehensive land use planbelisonantique.gov.ph/.../08/comprehensive-land-use-plan.pdfthis...

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