Skills Training Intensification Program

This program will focus on conduct of skills training for cottage

industries and entrepreneurship to benefit the unemployed
women/mothers, handicapped residents and out-of-school youths
of the barangays.

G. LAND USE IMPLICATIONS

This sub-sector would require allocation of land preferably within

the growth areas for various proposed social welfare facilities such
as day care centers or skills training centers.

CHAPTER 3.0

INFRASTRUCTURE

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Infrastructure sector plan covers construction, acquisition and

upgrading of the government’s physical assets such as roads,
bridges, transport facilities, drainage and sewerage, and waste
disposal system. It also covers public utilities like energy, water,
and communication facilities including their distribution network.

Inadequate infrastructure is one of the major problems faced by the

city. Several government structures were not originally designed to
accommodate the prevailing high level of population. The urban
road network can hardly carry the present traffic volume. Busy
streets are narrow and some are poorly paved. Existing terminals,
parking areas and drainage facilities are inadequate and
substandard.

Bridge projects are being implemented parallel with the roads

improvement plan. Most of the local bridges in the city need
constant rehabilitation.
 The city has to deal also with the prevailing problems on lack of
power, domestic water and telecommunication facilities. Power and
water generating and distribution systems have to be improved.

3.2 MAJOR GOAL

Majority of city’s inhabitants provided access to adequate,

dependable and safe water supply, adequate and dependable
power supply, reliable and adequate communication and transport
facilities; and the urban dwellers, efficient and environmental-
friendly drainage, sewerage and garbage disposal systems.

3.3 TRANSPORTATION

EXISTING SITUATION

The transport system of Tarlac is presently provided with a land

transport network consisting of a major trunkline and arterial roads.
Motor vehicles are the chief means of transportation used in the
city. From the Central Business District (CBD) to the Barangays,
jeeps and tricycles are used while from the town proper to other
municipalities and cities, buses, mini buses, and jeepneys serve the
riding public.

3.3.1 ROADS

Being an inland city, Tarlac’s principal mode of transporting goods

and services within the city and to neighboring towns is by land. It is
provided by a land transport network consisting of a major trunkline
and arterial roads.

The table below shows the approximate length of roads by

administrative classification and pavement. It should be noted that
majority of the roads are considered narrow by national standards.
Most roads are only 6.00 meters in width, the equivalent of
standards for Barangay roads. The Callejons connecting the interior
lots are only 1.00 meter wide. The total road length of Tarlac City is
indicated in the tables below, with almost the entire road length
paved with either asphalt or cement.
 TABLE No. 47
SUMMARY OF EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY ADMINISTRATIVE
(Classification and Type of Pavement)

Classification Total Length Width (m) Type of Pavement

(km) (RROW)
National 54.109 20.00 Concrete / asphalt
Provincial 34.231 20.00 Concrete / asphalt
City 8.369 8.0 – 12.0 Concrete / asphalt
Barangay 378.089 6.0 – 10.0 Concrete / asphalt /
gravel
TOTAL 474.798
Source: LGU of Tarlac City

At present, the city has a total road network of 96.709 kms. (Not to
include Barangay Road and Farm to market road) These are
classified as follows:

National Road - 54.109 kms. of concrete road that passes thru

the city. This is the main access of the city to the adjacent
municipalities.

Provincial Road - 34.231 kms. of concrete and asphalt road that

connects the different Barangays to the national road.

City Road - 8.369 kms. road maintained by the local government

and within the urban area.

Barangay Road - 378.089 kms. road made of concrete, asphalt

and gravel maintained by the local government.

According to the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan 2002-

2004, development of transportation facilities plays a pivotal role in
the achievement of the Central Luzon Growth vision. It is also vital
to the growth and development of the areas north of Luzon since
the region is a natural gateway between the National capital region
and the rest of Northern Luzon via the Cagayan Valley Road
(CVR), Manila North Road (MNR), and the North Luzon
Expressway (NLE).

Through the development of arterial transportation facilities, inter-

regional and intra-regional access is enhanced and
complementation of planned and developed growth center within
the region can be achieved. For instance, the physical connection
(via a tollway) of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ), Clark
Special Economic Zone (CSEZ), and Luisita Industrial Complex
(LIC) will promote synergism in several ways, i.e., CSEZ and LIC
can make use of SBFZ’s seaport facilities for its bulk cargo shipping
requirements while SBFZ and LIC can make use of CSEZ’s
international airport for its fast air cargo requirements, while SBFZ
may use either CSEZ or LIC for its inland containerized cargo depot
expansion requirements, etc.

Strategic projects for implementation under the transportation

sector (Central Luzon Regional Development Plan, 2002-2004)

1. SUBIC-CLARK-TARLAC Toll Road

- 90 km. Limited access express way that will connect
SBFZ, CSEZ, and the LIC; Three leading economic zone
in the country that will virtually form a “Mega Economic
Zone”
- Will function both as a North-South backbone and major
East-West Lateral connection to the region enhancing
regional and inter regional mobility

2. NORTH LUZON TOLLWAY EXTENSION – from Tarlac City,

the NLE will be extended to Rosario La Union providing a fast
lane alternative to the congested section starting from Tarlac,
Pangasinan and La Union.

3. TARLAC-IBA-ROAD East West Lateral Road connection that

would connect San Jose, Tarlac, and Botolan, Zambales.

It is also suggested and recommended that in order to complement

the north-south links and to satisfy intra-regional transport
requirements, existing major east-west lateral connections (I.e.
Gapan-San Fernando-Olongapo (GSO), Tarlac-Sta. Rosa and
Tarlac-Guimba must also be improved.

One significant on-going project which when completed will give the
province comparative advantage vis-à-vis stronger inter-municipal
linkage, is the construction of a circumferential and radial road
system traversing the outermost parts of the province. Said road
networks will cover portions of Bamban, San Jose, Mayantoc,
Camiling, Moncada, Pura, Ramos, Victoria, La Paz, Concepcion
and Capas

Addressing traffic congestion in the Central Business District

(CBD), improvement of Barangay roads at rural areas, and
development of a farm-to-market road network was given priority as
stipulated in the List of completed works (Infrastructure). Refer to
list of completed projects.

GOAL

1. Adequate and quality urban, rural access and farm-to-market

roads transport system, provided and maintained.

OBJECTIVES

1. To provide adequate and quality network of roads to

accommodate a variety of vehicles in the urban and rural areas.

2. To improve the road condition of the city to enhance traveling,

safety and convenience.

TARGETS

1. Completion of the Carangian By-Pass Road linking the Aquino

Boulevard and Romulo Highway by 2002.
2. Construction of South-Eastern and Southern By-Pass Roads
completed by 2002-2004

3. Construction of Rizal Street Extension (Kent Lumber) @ Cut-

Cut 1, Tarlac City completed by 2003

4. Road widening of Tarlac-Sta. Rosa Road about 2.00 meters on

both side in anticipation for the completion of Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Tollway by 2004-2006.

5. Completion of on-going concreting of Barangay roads in various

Barangays, and Farm-to-Market road completed by 2005, at
least 5 kms. Barangay roads per year.

6. Regular rehabilitation / maintenance of city barangay roads

undertaken yearly.
STRATEGIES

1. Expand road network within the planned new urban sub-center

2. Open alternative roads that will connect the national roads to

other barangays and municipalities without passing the old
urban core.

3. Improve and/or open more farm-to-market roads and inter-

connecting areas.

4. Conduct continuous monitoring; undertake needed rehabilitation

of all roads in due time.

5. Prepare a feasibility study on construction of mixed road use for

motorized and non motorized transport.

PLANS AND PROGRAMS

Road Improvement /Development Program

The program is designed to improve and complete the road

network in the city. Road development projects are focused on
decongesting the old urban core and supporting agriculture and
industries.

LAND USE IMPLICATION

There is the need to provide for roads-right-of-way of proposed

roads including those required for drainage and sewerage lines. No
further development should be allowed in areas already identified
as within the future street lines.

Future street lines of various existing and proposed roads should

be determined and enforced accordingly.
 City Government of Tarlac
Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Map No. 19

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 City Government of Tarlac
Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Map No. 20

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 PROPOSED MAJOR ROAD NETWORK
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City Government of Tarlac

Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Map No. 21

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 TABLE 48
INVENTORY OF ROADS
CITY OF TARLAC
2001
Width (m) ROAD SURFACE
Right of Paved Unpaved
Road Name and Administrative Classification Length Way
Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earthfill
Carriage
Way Length % Length % Length % Length %

A. NATIONAL 54.1090 37.6373 1.2090 3.9925

Manila North Road 16.0800 4.8118 100%
Romulo Highway 13.8480 13.8480 100%
Tarlac Sta. Rosa Road 11.9330 11.9330 100%
San Miguel Cadre Road 1.8050 1.8050 100%
Tarlac San Miguel Via Macabulos Road 6.6600 4.0915 61.43% 0.8150 12.24% 1.7515 26.30%
Camp Aquino Road 0.9290 0.5350 57.59% 0.3940 42.41%
Tarlac Airport Road 0.4360 0.4360 100%
Tarlac Maliwalo Road 2.4180 2.4180 100%

B. PROVINCIAL 34.2310 34.2310

Tarlac High School Drive 0.3100 0.3100 100%
Tarlac Hospital Drive 0.4350 0.4350 100%
Mac Arthur Highway Rail Road Station 0.4260 0.4260 100%
Matatalaib-Culipat-Trinidad 3.8500 3.8500 100%
F. Tañedo St. 1.3320 1.3320 100%
Motorpool Drive 0.1130 0.1130 100%
Getha Road 1.9020 1.9020 100%
Baras-Baras-Mapalad 3.8070 3.8070 100%
Macabulos Drive 0.9370 0.9370 100%
Tibag Mabagliw 5.9370 5.9370 100%
Burgos St. 0.1000 0.1000 100%
Romulo Boulevard 0.2000 0.2000 100%
Tarlac-San Clemente via Burgos (Side) 4.9000 4.9000 100%
Tarlac-Victoria (Tarlac Side) 9.1000 9.1000 100%
Matayum-tayum-Mayang Batang-Batang (Tarlac 0.8820 0.8820 100%
Side)
 TABLE 48
INVENTORY OF ROADS
CITY OF TARLAC
2001

Width (m) ROAD SURFACE

Right of Paved Unpaved
Road Name and Administrative Classification Length Way Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earthfill
Carriage
Way Length % Length % Length % Length %

C. CITY ROADS 8.3690 8.3690

M.H. Del Pilar St. 1.3820 1.3820 100%
F. Tañedo St. 1.3650 1.3650 100%
Zafiro St. 0.4290 0.4290 100%
Mabini St. 0.3250 0.3250 100%
Rizal St. 0.5580 0.5580 100%
Panganiban St. 0.6700 0.6700 100%
Hilario St. 0.9030 0.9030 100%
Juan Luna St. 0.8470 0.8470 100%
San Sebastian St. 0.1960 0.1960 100%
P. Guevarra St. 0.1560 0.1560 100%
Besa Main St. 0.2930 0.2930 100%
C. Santos St. 0.4430 0.4430 100%
Ancheta St. 0.4460 0.4460 100%
Espinosa St. 0.3560 0.3560 100%

D. Barangay Roads 378.0890 74.6420 19.74% 6.0100 1.59% 297.4370 78.67%

TOTAL 474.7980 154.8793 33% 7.2190 1.52% 301.4295 63.49%

 3.3.2 BRIDGES

There are twelve (12) vehicular bridges in the City, nine (9) bridges
along the National road, and three (3) bridges along the Provincial
road and these are made of concrete / asphalt.
TABLE NO. 49
INVENTORY OF BRIDGES (2001)
CITY OF TARLAC

Length Width
Name of Bridge Location Type
(m) (m)
Bridges along
National Road

San Miguel Bridge Manila North Road, 7.00 lm RFCG (1 span)

Tarlac
Ungot Bridge Manila North Road, 13.00 lm RFCG (2 spans)
Tarlac
Agana Bridge Romulo Highway 163.6 lm I-Beam (7 spans)
Barbon Bridge I Romulo Highway 21.80 lm I-Beam (1 span)
Barbon Bridge II Romulo Highway 19.00 lm I-Beam (1 span)
Benig Bridge Romulo Highway 30.80 lm I-Beam (1 span)
Amucao Bridge 2 Tarlac-Sta. Rosa Road 22.00 lm RCDG (3 spans)
Amucao Bridge 1 Tarlac-Sta Rosa Road 12.00 lm RCDG (2 spans)
Camp Aquino Bridge San Miguel Cadre Road 39.00 lm RCDG

Provincial Bridges

Ligtasan Bridge Hilario Street 12.00 lm

Cut-cut Bridge Romulo Blvd. Ext. 10.00 lm
Ninoy Aquino Bridge 120.00 lm

Source: LGU of Tarlac City

GOALS

1. Quality bridges provided resulting in improved transport of

goods and mobility of people including the provisions on
hydrology (river peak flow) and sedimentation as in lahar
outflow on lahar areas, thus maintaining as maple vertical
clearance under the bridge which is often neglected in the
design.

OBJECTIVES

1. To upgrade local and national bridges.

2. To construct and maintain quality of bridges.

TARGETS

1. National bridges to be upgraded by DPWH

2. By year 2010, local bridges will be constructed
that traverse rivers and creeks.
STRATEGIES

1. Conduct regular monitoring / assessment to ensure good quality

of bridges.
2. Promote synchronization and complementation of all agencies
concerned in upgrading/rehabilitation, construction and
monitoring of all bridges.

PLANS AND PROGRAMS

Bridge Development Program

This program is aimed to provide the city with quality bridges

resulting in improved provision of basic services:

Construction of local bridge under the President’s Bridge Program

(Austrian-assisted Bridge Project) Phase II.

Construction of bridges traversing the Bulsa River that will link

Brgy. Tibagan & Brgy. Balanti, traversing the O’Donnell River that
will link Brgy. Armenia & Brgy. Balanti and along the proposed
Southern By Pass Road that will link Brgy. Maliwalo & Brgy.
Binauganan.

LAND USE IMPLICATION

The land use requirement of a bridge will be considered along with

that of the road of which it is a part.

3.3.3 RAILWAY

In the past, a railway system was operational in the province with

service area reaching as far as Manila and La Union. However,
this transport system was neglected and ultimately abandoned in
1968. Since then, what is left of its railroad tracks have been
vandalized and destroyed and its right-of-way occupied by
squatters.

3.3.4 MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

Motor vehicles are the chief means of transportation used in the

city. Jeepneys and tricycles are the main mode of public land
transportation. From the Central Business District (CBD) to the
barangays, and other short trips within the city, jeepneys and
tricycles are used, while from the town proper to other
interconnecting neighboring municipalities and cities, buses, mini-
buses and jeepneys serve the riding public. There are also a
number of private vehicles in Tarlac City.

Inventory of Inter-Provincial Bus Terminal

Stationed in the City

Responsible
Location / Description Implementing Description / Details
Agency
Victory Bus Terminal Private Operational
San Roque, Tarlac City

Five Star Bus Terminal Private Operational

San Roque, Tarlac City

Philippine Rabbit Bus Line Private Operational

McArthur Hiway, Sto. Cristo,
Tarlac City

Philippine Rapid Private Operational

Sto. Cristo, Tarlac City

Dagupan Bus Terminal Private Operational

San Roque, Tarlac City

Century Bus Terminal Private Operational

San Rafael, Tarlac City

Baliwag Transit Common Bus Private Operational

Terminal
Ninoy Aquino Boulevard, Private Operational
Tarlac City

Mina’s Transit Private Operational

In addition to the existing buses operating in the city, the town is

served with various mini-buses and jeepneys passing the City
proper from the province of Pangasinan towards Angeles City, San
Fernando, Pampanga; Manila and vice-versa.

Other mini-buses franchise holders have the following routes:

Tarlac to Urdaneta, Pampanga
Tarlac to Dagupan City
Tarlac to Mangatarem, Pangasinan via Camiling
Tarlac to San Fernando, Pampanga via Angeles City
Tarlac to Victoria
Tarlac to Moncada
At present, there are a total of 2,334 public utility vehicles (PUJs &
PUB)) and 6,664 motorized tricycle registered plying within the city.

Public Utility Vehicle (PUJ &PUB)

a. Tarlac South Sector (yellow) 853
b. Tarlac North Sector (Green) 349
c. Tarlac East Sector (Pink) 222
d. Tarlac West Sector (Blue) 522
e. Tarlac Poblacion (Orange) 388

TOTAL 2,334

Motorized Tricycles
a. Tarlac South Sector (yellow) 1,164
b. Tarlac North Sector (Green) 1,707
c. Tarlac East Sector (Pink) 686
d. Tarlac West Sector (Blue) 1,720
e. Tarlac Poblacion (Orange) 1,387

TOTAL 6,664
Source: CPDO, Tarlac City

3.3.5 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Land transport for short distance routes are provided by tricycles

and jeepneys. In 2001, there are 7,612 public motor vehicles based
in the city. Tricycles and jeepneys are the major transport modes in
the city proper. Tricycles serve some rural barangays too. With
prevailing growth in the number of vehicles plying the locality, roads
have become inadequate. They have also contributed to the
deterioration of many sub-standard roads.

The daytime-population of the city increases rapidly coming from

different parts of its hinterlands including by-passers. Being the
center of government, education, health and trade in the province,
Tarlac City attracts a number of transients to come to the city; and
this increases the demand for transportation. This also translates in
the higher demand for more roads, terminals, parking areas and
sidewalks.
Tricycles are the major contributors to traffic congestion. The
frequency of tricycles plying the major streets is obviously higher
than that of passenger jeepneys / buses and private vehicles
combined. Jeepneys and buses use private vacant lots located
along busy streets in the CBD and even along the main road, as
temporary terminals. Tricycles compete with jeepneys for
passengers while traveling along the highways. Tricycles and other
vehicles that park on road shoulders and roadways contribute traffic
heavy and medium traffic density occurs in the main roads of the
city core which would also include traffic congestion at McArthur
Highway fronting Luisita Industrial Complex. This is so because of
the unspecified Loading and Unloading area of public vehicles and
lack of pedestrian and/or sidewalk. This is usually experienced by
commuters during school days 7:30 – 8:30 am and from 5:00 –
6:00 pm.

As regards to Traffic Management and Control, in 1986, the then

municipality have initiated a Local Transport Improvement Scheme
for a typical Urban Center which aims to address the Improvement
of local transport system in urban centers whose transport facilities
have considerably deteriorated due to rapid urban growth.
However, implementation was halted, after the term of Mayor Jose
Macapinlac.

The city instead have adopted traffic rules and regulations/policies,

re-routing, color coding scheme, Tricycles registration, and other
apprehension for violators in coordination with the different
representatives of drivers and operators, organizations and
associations, as means of managing existing traffic situation.

In 1998 a Common bus/jeepney terminal located along Aquino

Boulevard, Barangay San Nicolas, was completed and is now
operational. The facility will decongest the old urban core,
encourage new investment close to the market and boost the local
economy. Tricycles have designated parking areas per section per
barangays, color-coded, per establishment.
With the new administration, alternate routes have been developed,
concreting of shoulders, improvement of sidewalks and pedestrian
lanes, and widening of roads, which would still help ease traffic
congestion. Although there has been an existing policy designating
traffic flow per route/type of vehicles entering the city proper, the
occurrence of out-of-line operations PUV’s is prevalent.

The City Planning and Development Office of Tarlac City have

proposed to come up with a Comprehensive Traffic Management
Plan, which would undertake studies of the existing traffic
conditions and Traffic Impact Assessment.

GOALS

1. Traffic condition in the urban area improved

OBJECTIVES

1. To decongest the old urban core

2. To improve traffic management on all areas in the city.

TARGETS

1. Review of past and existing studies on transportation and traffic

in the study area

2. Assessment of the existing traffic situation in the study area.

3. Assume existing traffic laws and regulations

4. Projection of traffic generation and transportation system with

respect to development plans of Tarlac City

5. Assessments of the Impacts of projected traffic generation.

6. Formulation of appropriate traffic management measures and

transportation development programs

7. Provide recommendations for the integration of the proposed

measures and programs of the local transportation system.

8. Geometric improvement and installation of modern traffic lights

at major intersections within the urban area.
STRATEGIES

1. Inventory of the physical condition of involved local traffic area.

2. Collection of data on the condition of traffic on selected sections

and intersections.

3. Identification of the proposed major developments in Tarlac City

as well as in the immediate vicinity.

4. Projection of traffic generated and attracted by Tarlac city.

5. Preparation of the Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan

report.

PLANS AND PROJECTS

1. Upgrading of F. Tañedo Street @ Barangay San Nicolas in front

of Osias Colleges.

2. Concreting of unpaved shoulder and sidewalk along McArthur

highway (San Sebastian to Sta. Cruz w/ exceptions) and city
streets.

3. Construction of concrete over pass pedestrian lane @ Tarlac

State University, Barangay San Vicente.

4. Construction of covered walkway along the periphery of the

institutional district.

5. Installation of traffic signalization facilities and geometric

improvement of major road intersections within the urban area.

6. Improvement and widening of major thoroughfares and

concreting of unpaved local roads.

7. Construction of by-pass roads and circumferential road utilizing

the NIA Service Roads.

LAND USE IMPLICATION

With the central bus and jeepney terminals already available, any
land use regulation that will help ease traffic flow will also address
the concern of this sub-sector.

Street design providing for off lane loading and unloading areas will
enhance traffic flow.
CITY TRANSPORT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT GROUP
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Tarlac City

Transport Steering Committee:

Chairman
Vice Chairman – Enforcement
Member – Planning
Member – Licensing
Member – Maintenance
Member
Member

Transport Working Committee

Committee Coordinator
- Planning Monitoring & Complaint Group
Head
Member
Member
Member
- Local Transport Licensing Group (LTLG)
Head
Member
Member
Member
- Traffic Design and Maintenance Group
Head
Member
Member
Member
- Implementation & Enforcement Group
Head
Member
Member
Member
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Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
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 GEOMETRIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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City Government of Tarlac COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

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Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
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3.4 WATERWORKS

EXISTING SITUATION

The most common source of water supply at present in the City is

its ground water and developing springs. The types of existing
water system are the shallow / deep wells found in all barangays.
This type of water system is used by all barangay residents to
obtain water for laundering, drinking, bathing and other domestic
uses. The Local Waterworks and Utilities Administration (LWUA)
with office located at Barangay Poblacion, is providing a Level III
water system.

Level III Pressurized Water Supply Areas

Tarlac City
Responsible
Location / Description Implementing Description / Details
Agency
Tarlac Water
District
Luisita Industrial Park
(LIP) San Miguel Reservoirs, 1 Deepwell with 40
San Rafael cu.m./hr cap.
Binauganan 1 deepwell with 93 cu.m./hr cap.
Getha 1 deepwell with 85 cu.m./hr. cap
Aquino Subdivision 1 deepwell with 55 cu.m./her.
St Mary’s Subdivision Cap.
Maliwalo 1 deepwell with 40 cu.m./hr. cap.
Suba 1 deepwell with 150 cu.m./hr/ cap/
1 deepwell with 80 cu.m./hr/ cap.
1 deepwell with 40 cu.m./hr. cap.
Source: PPFP 1999-2008 Province of Tarlac

The water supply is potable for human consumption. It has also

sufficient pressure for 18 hydrants and is capable of supplying
industries and manufacturers in the central core. Despite the
adequate supply, not the entire quantity is distributed. This is
largely due to pipe leaks.

The Local Waterworks and Utilities serve about 12,400 households

in 22 different barangays as of 1999

The need for a viable system of water distribution for the populace
particularly the urban areas and expanding water works system
serving all households in the Barangays are being addressed
respectively. Under the Infrastructure Project monitoring, among
the projects completed are the purchase of water pumps,
 installation of 25 units’ shallow wells for various barangays, and the
improvement of Water System, Tarlac Central District, Sto. Cristo
E/S, Brgy. Sto. Cristo, Tarlac City.

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED BY LWUA

No. of No. of
Barangay Served Households Barangay Served Households
served served
1. San Vicente 2,358 12. San Nicolas 1,052
2. Carangian 77 13. San Juan de Bautista 148
3. San Pablo 455 14. Matatalaib 864
4. San Roque 1,132 15. Salapungan 129
5. Cut-Cut 1st 144 16. Suizo 190
6. Mabini 73 17. San Rafael 1,080
7. San Sebastian 855 18. San Miguel 869
6. Binauganan 100 19. Maligaya 402
9. Ligtasan 376 20. Paraiso 368
10. Poblacion 300 21. Maliwalo 349
11. Sto. Cristo 940 22. Calingcuan 139

T O T A L 12,400
Source: PPFP 1999-2008 Province of Tarlac

Obviously, water supply is not evenly distributed in all areas in

Poblacion. Inefficiency of the system has been attributed to the
following major constraints:

Most pumps operate at a very low efficiency. Some production

meters and valves are defective. Water quality deteriorates due to
over-used water pipes.

There is also a need to improve/expand the existing spring well and

developments of new spring sources in the rural barangays.

Priority improvement outside the urban growth area will be focused

on the identified secondary growth center, growth nodes in the rural
barangays.

In meeting these demands, water resources management is

recommended for sustainable development.
GOAL

1. Adequate, dependable, and safe water supply provided.

OBJECTIVE

1. To provide improved water services to the urban and rural

communities.

TARGETS

1. To fully serve all households in barangays covered by LWUA by

the year 2010.
2. To construct and rehabilitate water pumps in all barangays
within the period of 2002-2010.
3. To provide improved water services to the urban and rural
communities
4. To expand water connection coverage to cover the urban
growth area.
5. To preserve springs and other potential sources of water supply
in the rural barangays.
6. To manage supply and demand for water in an effective manner
that provides for the basic requirements of urban and rural
development, while paying due regard to the carrying capacity
of the natural ecosystem.
7. Improve pumping efficiency to reduce energy consumption of
pumping facilities.
8. Construction of overhead tank with pressurized pump at
designated areas for commercial, industrial, agricultural and
institution. Completed by 2008.
9. To protect groundwater stock from the startling groundwater
pollution.
10. Protection of existing water installation from human influenced
distribution (e.g. sabotage and poisoning).

STRATEGIES
1. Conduct public awareness campaign on water conservation and
preservation of existing water sources.

2. Expand adequate, dependable and safe water supply within the

built-up areas.
 TABLE NO. 50
WATERWORKS SYSTEM
CITY OF TARLAC
CAPACITY
LOCATION OF WATER LOCATION & NUMBER OF PUMPS LITERS BARANGAY OTHER FACILITIES
SOURCES PER SECOND SERVED
MALIWALO I-Market View 20 LPS Binauganan
Calingcuan
I-Back of TCWD Office 20 LPS Carangian GENSET 125 KVA
I-Suba 11 LPS Cut-Cut I
MATATALAIB San Francisco
I-Saint Mary's Subdivision 38 LPS San Miguel GENSET 250 KVA
LIGTASAN I-Lazatin Subdivision 29 LPS San Nicolas GENSET 125 KVA
San Pablo
BINAUGANAN I-Getha Road San Sebastian 15 LPS Ligtasan GENSET 125 KVA
Village Phase 3
I-Rowland Subdivision near PEO 30 LPS Mabini GENSET 125 KVA
Maligaya
SAN RAFAEL I-San Rafael Homesite 26 LPS Maliwalo GENSET 125 KVA
I-Felomina 13 LPS San Juan
Bautista
SAN MIGUEL L-Luisita 14 LPS Matatalaib Elevated Steel Tank
Paraiso 40 Cu.M. Capacity
Poblacion
San Rafael
San Roque
San Sebastian
San Vicente
Sepung Calzada
Sto. Cristo
Suizo
SOURCE: LOCAL WATER DISTRICT
 TABLE No. 51
2000 SERVED POPULATION AND WATER DEMAND
CITY OF TARLAC
SERVICE AREA
BARANGAY POPULATION DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL UNACCOUNTED AVERAGE DAY
BARANGAY POPULATION (including day- No. of Served Water No. of Served Water No. of Water No. of Served Water
FOR WATER
(cu.m./d)
DEMAND
(cu.m./d)
population) Connections Population Demand Connections Population Demand Connections Demand Connections Population Demand

1. Binauganan 2,254 2,163 240 1,440 198.7 12 72 20.3 1 11.7 253 1,512 230.7 76.9 307.6
2. Calingcuan 2,831 2,385 260 1,560 215.3 10 60 16.9 1 11.7 271 1,620 243.9 81.3 325.2
3. Carangian 5,857 4,931 470 2,820 389.2 11 66 18.6 2 23.4 483 2,886 431.2 143.7 574.9
4. Cut-Cut I 443 752 95 570 78.7 15 90 25.4 3 35.1 113 660 139.1 46.4 185.5
5. Ligtasan 3,217 3,295 364 2,184 301.4 26 156 43.9 3 35.1 393 2,340 380.4 126.8 507.2
6. Mabini 630 877 115 690 95.2 5 30 8.5 2 23.4 122 720 127.1 42.4 169.4
7. Maligaya 3,752 3,315 325 1,950 269.1 5 30 8.5 1 11.7 331 1,980 289.3 96.4 385.7
8. Maliwalo 7,656 6,880 536 3,216 443.8 34 204 57.5 3 35.1 573 3,420 536.4 178.8 715.2
9. San Juan Bautista 1,826 1,640 220 1,320 182.2 23 138 38.9 3 35.1 246 1,458 256.1 85.4 341.5
10. Matatalaib 16,299 15,174 1,200 7,200 993.6 35 210 59.2 4 46.8 1,239 7,410 1,099.6 366.5 1,466.1
11. Paraiso 3,220 3,138 380 2,280 314.6 26 156 43.9 4 46.8 410 2,436 405.4 135.1 540.5
12. Poblacion 415 1,078 138 828 114.3 29 174 49.0 12 140.4 179 1,002 303.7 101.2 404.9
13. San Francisco 2,215 1,870 187 1,122 154.8 4 24 6.8 1 11.7 192 1,146 173.3 57.8 231.1
14. San Miguel 8,507 8,998 980 5,880 811.4 65 390 109.9 7 81.9 1,052 6,270 1,003.2 334.4 1,337.6
15. San Nicolas 8,407 10,186 1,260 7,560 1,043.3 86 516 145.4 9 105.3 1,355 8,076 1,293.9 431.3 1,725.2
16. San Pablo 4,474 3,903 430 2,580 356.0 18 108 30.4 4 46.8 452 2,688 433.3 144.4 577.7
17. San Rafael 11,277 12,808 1,020 6,120 844.6 42 252 71.0 4 46.8 1,066 6,372 962.3 320.8 1,283.1
18. San Roque 7,487 8,684 1,260 7,560 1,043.3 98 588 165.6 16 187.2 1,374 8,148 1,396.1 465.4 1,861.5
19. San Sebastian 4,790 4,626 675 4,050 558.9 51 306 86.2 6 70.2 732 4,356 715.3 238.4 953.7
20. San Vicente 14,223 16,473 2,390 14,340 1,978.9 201 1206 339.7 21 245.7 2,612 15,546 2,564.3 854.8 3,419.1
21. Sepung Calzada 3,974 2,987 290 1,740 240.1 10 60 16.9 1 11.7 301 1,800 268.7 89.6 358.3
22. Sto. Cristo 3,818 5,896 740 4,440 612.7 42 252 71.0 4 46.8 786 4,692 730.5 243.5 974.0
23. Suizo 4,657 2,777 200 1,200 165.6 15 90 25.4 2 23.4 217 1,290 214.4 71.5 285.8
24. Aguso 5,396 4,466 420 2,520 277.1 20 120 27.6 5 14.4 445 2,640 319.1 106.4 425.5
25. Alvindia 1,211 931 90 540 59.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 90 540 59.4 19.8 79.2
26. Sta. Cruz 3,464 2,571 255 1,530 168.3 0 0 0 0 0.0 255 1,530 168.3 56.1 224.3
27. Dalayap 2,536 1,942 195 1,170 128.7 0 0 0 0 0.0 195 1,170 128.7 42.9 171.6
28. Balibago I 1,530 1,108 110 660 72.6 0 0 0 0 0.0 110 660 72.6 24.2 96.8
29. Balibago II 2,933 2,275 230 1,380 151.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 230 1,380 151.8 50.6 202.3
30. Taiji 2,058 1,715 170 1,020 112.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 170 1,020 112.2 37.4 149.6
31. Buhilit 763 533 50 300 33.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 50 300 33.0 11.0 44.0
32. Salapungan 1,646 1,911 190 1,140 125.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 190 1,140 125.4 41.8 167.2
33. Culipat 1,147 772 75 450 49.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 75 450 49.5 16.5 66.0
34. Bora 1,062 635 60 360 39.6 0 0 0 0 0.0 60 360 39.6 13.2 52.8
35. San Jose 5,172 3,665 365 2,190 240.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 365 2,190 240.8 80.3 321.1
36. Sapang Tagalog 3,222 3,145 300 1,800 198.0 15 90 20.7 0 0.0 315 1,890 218.6 72.9 291.5
37. Burot 3,236 2,422 240 1,440 158.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 240 1,440 158.4 52.8 211.1
38. Buenavista 932 482 50 300 33.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 50 300 33.0 11.0 44.0
39. Capehan 1,845 1,229 120 720 79.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 120 720 79.2 26.4 105.6
40. Atioc 1,492 932 90 540 59.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 90 540 59.4 19.8 79.2
41. San Isidro 8,670 6,365 689 4,147 550.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 689 4,147 550.0 183.3 733.4
TOTAL 170,544 161,935 17,474 104,857 13,942 898 5,388 1,507 119 1,348 18,491 110,245 16,797 5,599.0 22,396
 TABLE No. 52 - A
LEVEL II SYSTEM
CITY OF TARLAC
HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
CAPACITY (LTS. POPULATION POPULATION
LOCATION OF WATER LOCATION & NUMBER BRGY. SERVED
SECOND) SERVED UNSERVED
No. % No. %

MALIWALO I-Market View 20 LPS Binauganan 105 23.54 341 76.46

I-Back of TCWD 20 LPS Calingcuan 198 39.05 309 60.95
Carangian 114 9.97 1,030 90.03
MATATALAIB I-Sitio Suba 11 LPS Cut-Cut I 91 100
I-Saint Mary's Subdivision 38 LPS San Francisco 106 25.3 313 74.7
San Miguel 797 46.36 922 53.64
LIGTASAN I-Lazatin Subdivision 29 LPS San Nicolas 909 58.42 647 41.58
San Pablo 456 50.11 454 49.89
BINAUGANAN I-Getha Road Subdivision 15 LPS Ligtasan 491 76.12 154 23.88
I-Rowland Subdivision 30 LPS Mabini 100 99.01 1 0.99
Maligaya 481 59.38 329 40.62
SAN RAFAEL I-San Rafael Homesite 26 LPS Maliwalo 498 32.57 1,031 67.43
I-Felomena 13 LPS San Juan Bautista 196 60.31 129 39.69
SAN MIGUEL I-Luisita 14 LPS Matatalaib 995 30.16 2,304 69.84
Paraiso 414 63.99 233 36.01
Poblacion 467 100
San Rafael 1,207 53.34 1,056 46.66
San Roque 1,227 83.02 251 16.98
San Sebastian 973 100
San Vicente 2,610 89.85 295 10.15
Sepung Calzada 1,653 20.56 591 79.44
Sto. Cristo 843 100
Suizo 213 23.15 707 76.85
TOTAL 15,144 11,097

SOURCE: TARLAC WATER DISTRICT

 TABLE No. 52 - B
LEVEL I SYSTEM
CITY OF TARLAC

SHALLOW WELL DEEP WELL IMPROVED SPRING

HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
BARANGAY NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION
SERVED SERVED SERVED
No. % No. % % No. %
1 Balanti 174 272 98.91 2 3 1.09
2 Carangian 401 999 87.32 1
3 Cut-Cut I 1
4 Ligtasan 146 154 23.88
5 Mabini 3 1 0.99
6 Poblacion
7 San Luis 180 392 98.25 2 7 1.75
8 San Nicolas 442 647 41.58
9 San Pablo 296 440 48.35 1 14 1.54
10 San Roque 251 251 16.98
11 San Vicente 275 289 9.95 16 6 0.17
12 San Juan Bautista 75 77 23.69 4 52 16
13 Sto Cristo 1
14 San Jose de Urquico 168 172 97.18 5 5 2.82
15 Aguso 563 978 89.97 3 109 10.03
16 Alvindia 115 190 85.2 2 33 14.8
17 Amucao 206 239 60.05 4 159 39.95
18 Balibago I 140 162 60 2 108 40
19 Balibago II 284 493 89.96 1 55 10.04
20 Balingcanaway 505 781 80.02 2 195 19.98
 TABLE No. 52 - B
LEVEL I SYSTEM
CITY OF TARLAC

SHALLOW WELL DEEP WELL IMPROVED SPRING

HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
BARANGAY NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION
SERVED SERVED SERVED
No. % No. % % No. %
21 Banaba 65 88 69.84 2 38 30.16
22 Batang-Batang 137 199 75.09 2 66 24.91
23 Bora 95 182 98.91 1 2 1.09
24 Buhilit 74 128 90.14 1 14 9.86
25 Calingcuan 160 278 54.83 1 31 6.11
26 Culipat 121 163 69.96 1 70 30.04
27 Dalayap 264 357 70 2 153 30
28 Maliwalo 534 691 45.2 2 340 22.24
29 Matatalaib 1,193 1,889 57.26 2 415 12.58 1
30 San Jose 488 927 97.99 1 19 2.01
31 Sta. Cruz 351 610 89.97 2 68 10.03
32 Sepung Calzada 306 502 67.47 2 89 11.96
33 Tariji 199 289 75.06 3 96 24.94
34 Trinidad 109 169 80.1 2 42 19.9
35 Salapungan 169 294 89.9 3 33 10.1
36 Villa Bacolor 134 250 96.9 2 8 3.1
37 San Pascual 222 386 89.98 2 43 10.02
38 San Manuel 476 871 94.98 2 46 5.02
39 Armenia 93 608 96.97 5 19 3.03
40 Asturias 44 287 96.96 2 9 3.04
 TABLE No. 52 - B
LEVEL I SYSTEM
CITY OF TARLAC

SHALLOW WELL DEEP WELL IMPROVED SPRING

HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
BARANGAY NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION
SERVED SERVED SERVED
No. % No. % % No. %
41 Atioc 45 285 95 2 15 5
42 Balete 118 637 80.03 2 159 19.97
43 Bantog 51 329 94.81 2 18 5.19
44 Binauganan 50 239 53.58 3 102 22.87
45 Buenavista 28 185 98.93 3 2 1.07
46 Burot 88 476 80 3 119 20
47 Capehan 54 329 89.89 2 37 10.11
48 Central 100 474 70.01 5 203 29.99
49 Dela Paz 45 273 90.1 4 30 9.9
50 Lourdes 63 385 89.95 3 43 10.05
51 Maligaya 49 247 30.5 2 82 10.12
52 Mapalacsiao 142 670 70.01 2 287 29.99
53 Paraiso 35 133 20.56 3 100 15.46
54 San Carlos 32 204 94.88 2 11 5.12
55 San Francisco 46 282 67.3 2 31 7.4
56 San Miguel 137 821 47.76 6 101 5.88
57 San Rafael 156 908 40.12 3 148 6.54
58 San Sebastian 1
59 Sapang Tagalog 101 676 98.98 2 7 1.02
60 Suizo 105 424 46.09 4 283 30.76
 TABLE No. 52 - B
LEVEL I SYSTEM
CITY OF TARLAC

SHALLOW WELL DEEP WELL IMPROVED SPRING

HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD
BARANGAY NUMBER POPULATION SERVED NUMBER POPULATION NUMBER POPULATION
SERVED SERVED
No. % No. % % No. %
61 Ungot 99 400 59.88 11 268 40.12
62 Cut-Cut II 174 1,152 97.96 3 24 2.04
63 Baras-Baras 205 484 95.08 7 25 4.92
64 Dolores 153 362 95.01 1 19 4.99
65 Laoang 175 432 99.08 2 4 0.92
66 Mapalad 40 74 74.75 4 25 25.25
67 San Isidro 658 1,555 94.99 1 82 5.01
68 San Juan de Mata 249 607 97.9 3 13 2.1
69 Sta Maria 41 81 80.2 4 20 19.8
70 Sto Niño 51 108 85.71 7 18 14.29
71 Sto Domingo 72 174 97.2 4 5 2.8
72 Sapang Maragul 530 1,055 79.98 16 264 20.02
73 Sinait 173 418 96.98 5 13 3.02
74 Tibag 752 1,853 98.99 1 19 1.01
75 Tibagan 241 569 94.99 3 30 5.01
76 Care 240 592 98.99 2 6 1.01
TOTAL 14,756 33,598 217 4,960 0 1 0
SOURCE: RHU I-IV, TWD, & CEO
 TABLE No. 53
2005 SERVED POPULATION AND WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS
CITY OF TARLAC
SERVICE AREA
POPULATION DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL UNACCOUNTED AVERAGE DAY
BARANGAY
BARANGAY POPULATION
FOR WATER DEMAND
(including day- No. of Served Water No. of Served Water No. of Water No. of Served Water (cu.m./d) (cu.m./d)
population) Connections Population Demand Connections Population Demand Connections Demand Connections Population Demand

1. Binauganan 2,330 2,438 310 1,860 269.7 15 90 26.6 1 12.3 326 1,950 308.6 102.9 411.5
2. Calingcuan 3,245 2,637 350 2,100 304.5 13 78 23.1 1 12.3 364 2,178 339.9 113.3 453.1
3. Carangian 6,512 5,504 720 4,320 626.4 16 96 28.3 3 36.9 739 4,416 691.6 230.5 922.1
4. Cut-Cut I 294 820 110 660 95.7 18 108 31.9 4 49.2 132 768 176.8 58.9 235.8
5. Ligtasan 3,779 3,394 420 2,520 365.4 30 180 53.1 5 61.5 455 2,700 480.0 160.0 640.0
6. Mabini 391 923 130 780 113.1 10 60 17.7 4 49.2 144 840 180.0 60.0 240.0
7. Maligaya 4,544 3,677 410 2,460 356.7 8 48 14.2 3 36.9 421 2,508 407.8 135.9 543.7
8. Maliwalo 8,690 7,634 725 4,350 630.8 40 240 70.8 5 61.5 770 4,590 763.1 254.3 1,017.4
9. San Juan Bautista 2,160 1,820 255 1,530 221.9 28 168 49.6 4 49.2 287 1,698 320.7 106.9 427.5
10. Matatalaib 18,469 17,183 1,670 10,020 1,452.9 42 252 74.3 6 73.8 1,718 10,272 1,601.0 533.7 2,134.7
11. Paraiso 3,985 3,554 500 3,000 435.0 30 180 53.1 5 61.5 535 3,180 549.6 183.2 732.8
12. Poblacion 278 1,139 143 858 124.4 33 198 58.4 13 159.9 189 1,056 342.7 114.2 456.9
13. San Francisco 2,653 2,131 320 1,920 278.4 7 42 12.4 1 12.3 328 1,962 303.1 101.0 404.1
14. San Miguel 8,677 9,552 1,200 7,200 1,044.0 72 432 127.4 9 110.7 1,281 7,632 1,282.1 427.4 1,709.5
15. San Nicolas 7,001 10,705 1,325 7,950 1,152.8 93 558 164.6 10 123.0 1,428 8,508 1,440.4 480.1 1,920.5
16. San Pablo 4,846 4,189 600 3,600 522.0 22 132 38.9 5 61.5 627 3,732 622.4 207.5 829.9
17. San Rafael 11,395 16,136 1,560 9,360 1,357.2 48 288 85.0 5 61.5 1,613 9,648 1,503.7 501.2 2,004.9
18. San Roque 7,045 9,218 1,340 8,040 1,165.8 102 612 180.5 18 221.4 1,460 8,652 1,567.7 522.6 2,090.3
19. San Sebastian 4,808 5,318 800 4,800 696.0 55 330 97.4 7 86.1 862 5,130 879.5 293.2 1,172.7
20. San Vicente 13,238 19,046 2,900 17,400 2,523.0 206 1236 364.6 22 270.6 3,128 18,636 3,158.2 1,052.7 4,210.9
21. Sepung Calzada 4,854 3,205 465 2,790 404.6 13 78 23.0 1 12.3 479 2,868 439.9 146.6 586.5
22. Sto. Cristo 4,194 6,198 875 5,250 761.3 50 300 88.5 5 61.5 930 5,550 911.3 303.7 1,215.0
23. Suizo 6,096 2,027 280 1,680 243.6 19 114 33.6 2 24.6 301 1,794 301.8 100.6 402.4
24. Aguso 5,907 5,246 660 3,960 483.1 35 210 53.2 7 22.1 702 4,170 558.4 186.1 744.6
25. Alvindia 1,222 1,092 145 870 106.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 145 870 106.1 35.4 141.4
26. Sta. Cruz 3,991 3,051 400 2,400 292.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 400 2,400 292.8 97.6 390.4
27. Dalayap 2,820 2,270 300 1,800 219.6 0 0 0 0 0.0 300 1,800 219.6 73.2 292.8
28. Balibago I 1,517 1,268 170 1,020 124.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 170 1,020 124.4 41.5 165.9
29. Balibago II 3,223 2,669 355 2,130 259.9 0 0 0 0 0.0 355 2,130 259.9 86.6 346.5
30. Taiji 2,301 2,092 280 1,680 205.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 280 1,680 205.0 68.3 273.3
31. Buhilit 939 659 85 510 62.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 85 510 62.2 20.7 82.9
32. Salapungan 1,502 2,312 310 1,860 226.9 0 0 0 0 0.0 310 1,860 226.9 75.6 302.5
33. Culipat 1,479 907 120 720 87.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 120 720 87.8 29.3 117.1
34. Bora 1,159 821 110 660 80.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 110 660 80.5 26.8 107.3
35. San Jose 6,438 4,665 620 3,720 453.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 620 3,720 453.8 151.3 605.1
36. Sapang Tagalog 3,548 3,636 460 2,760 336.7 25 150 38.0 0 0.0 485 2,910 374.7 124.9 499.6
37. Burot 5,388 2,647 350 2,100 256.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 350 2,100 256.2 85.4 341.6
38. Buenavista 1,071 638 85 510 62.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 85 510 62.2 20.7 82.9
39. Capehan 2,335 1,391 185 1,110 135.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 185 1,110 135.4 45.1 180.5
40. Atioc 1,664 1,102 145 870 106.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 145 870 106.1 35.4 141.5
41. San Isidro 9,652 7,380 984 5,904 826.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 984 5,904 826.0 275.3 1,101.3
TOTAL 185,640 182,294 23,172 139,032 19,470 1,030 6,180 1,808 146 1,732 24,348 145,212 23,010 7,670 30,680
 TABLE No. 54
EXISTING SURFACE WATER
CITY OF TARLAC

SURFACE WATER LOCATION CLASSIFICATION

Tarlac River Tibagan-Sta. Maria Major River System

Bulsa River Tibagan Major River System
Bangan Lupa River Tibagan Major River System
Banaba Creek Banaba Creek
Balingcanaway Creek Balingcanaway Creek
Baras-Baras Creek Baras-Baras Creek
Binauganan Creek Binauganan Creek
Buenavista Creek Buenavista Creek
Aduas Creek San Manuel Creek
Amucao Creek Amucao Creek
Armenia Dam Armenia River Dam
Care-Buto Creek Care-Buto Creek
Culipat-Trinidad Creek Culipat Creek
Cut-Cut Creek Cut-Cut I Creek
Estero de Culipat Maliwalo-Culipat 1st Hydrant
Lucung Creek Sto. Niño Creek
Mapalad Creek Mapald Creek
Masalasa Creek Binauganan Creek
O'Donnell River Balanti Major River System
Paquiliao Creek Tibagan-Care Creek
San Conte Creek Sapang Maragul Creek
San Juan de Mata Creek San Juan de Mata Creek
Sinait Creek Sinait Creek
Soliman Creek Balanti Creek
Sto Niño Creek Sto Niño Creek
Tombod Creek Batang-Batang Creek
Ungot Creek Ungot Creek
Benig Creek Sto. Domingo Creek

SOURCE: DENR, NIA-PENRO,CPDO

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1. LWUA Expansion services to households still unserved

2. Construction / Rehabilitation of water pumps in all identified

areas undertaken by Local Government.

3. Development of separate water system in rural barangays which

would include deep wells, water cistern and laying pipes to
supply water to the barangay residents

4. Rehabilitation of existing distribution network to minimize

unaccounted-for-water as well as the expansion of service
coverage through additional pipeline.

LAND USE IMPLICATION

Areas identified for long term water supply should be reserved for
the purpose. Regulations for the protection of rivers and springs
should be aptly provided in the zoning ordinance.

3.5 POWER GENERATION

Power Supply in the province comes from the Luzon Grid of the
National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), which is jointly
distributed by electric cooperatives and a private electric company.

The Northern and Western parts of the province comprising of 344

barangays are being served by the Tarlac Electric Cooperative I
(TARELCO I). Tarlac Electric Enterprises Inc., a private franchise,
covers the city of Tarlac with 76 barangays. Aside from NAPOCOR
power line, this company has its own generating plant in Brgy.
Baras-Baras which serve as an alternate power supply in cases of
failure of NPC lines. Electrical services in the City of Tarlac come
from Tarlac Electric Enterprises, Incorporated.

The Tarlac Electric Enterprises, Inc. has 4 substations found in

Barangays Maliwalo, Sto. Cristo, Luisita Industrial Park in San
Miguel, and Barangay Baras-Baras, all in the City of Tarlac.
 TABLE No. 55
HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE OF FUEL USED FOR LIGHTING
CITY OF TARLAC

NO. OF
TYPE OF FUEL USED PERCENTAGE (%)
HOUSEHOLDS

ELECTRICITY 46,641 90.21%

KEROSENE - -

LPG - -

OIL - -

OTHERS 5,062 9.79%

TOTAL 51,703 100%

SOURCE: TEI / IRAP SURVEY

TABLE No. 56
HOUSEHOLD BY KIND OF FUEL USED FOR COOKING
CITY OF TARLAC
2000

NO. OF
KIND OF FUEL USED PERCENTAGE (%)
HOUSEHOLDS

ELECTRICITY -

KEROSENE 2,099 4.06%

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
(LPG) 42,366 81.94%

CHARCOAL 910 1.76%

WOOD/BAMBOO 6,259 12.11%

OTHERS 70 0.14%

NONE -

TOTAL 51,703 100.00%

SOURCE: CENSUS ON POPULATION AND HOUSING NATIONAL STATISTIC OFFICE
IRAP SURVEY
 TABLE No. 57
HOUSEHOLD SERVED AND UNSERVED ELECTRICITY
CITY OF TARLAC

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS PERCENTAGE

RURAL URBAN TOTAL RURAL URBAN TOTAL

SERVED 25,973 20,668 46,641 50.23% 39.97% 90.21%

UNSERVED 4,640 422 5,062 8.97% 0.82% 9.79%

TOTAL 30,613 21,090 51,703 59.21% 40.79% 100.00%

SOURCE: TARLAC ELECTRIC INC.

 TABLE No. 58
NUMBER OF CONNECTIONS BY TYPE OF USERS AND AVERAGE
CONSUMPTION
2001

NO. OF AVE. CONSUMPTION

TYPE OF CONNECTION
CONNECTIONS (KWH/MONTH)

DOMESTIC 42,636 122

INDUSTRIAL 84 62,291

COMMERCIAL 2,498 958

PUBLIC BUILDING N/A N/A

STREET LIGHTS

PUBLIC 6,246 36

PRIVATE 105 64

OTHERS

TOTAL 51,569 253

SOURCE: TARLAC ELECTRIC & TARELCO 1

 TABLE No. 59
INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION FOR POWER
CITY OF TARLAC

Responsible
Location / Description Implementing Description / Details
Agency
Power Generating Plant
Tarlac Electric Diesel, 69 KVA cover
Baras-Baras Generating Plant Ent. Inc. Tarlac City
Power Substations located at Tarlac City

Maliwalo Tarlac TEI 20 MVA capacity

TEI 20 MVA capacity
LIP, San Miguel TEI 20 MVA capacity

Baras-Baras NAPOCOR 230 KV/69 KV

Transmission Power Lines
TEI
PC Lines
Electrification Areas
Tarlac
Source: PPFP 1999-2008 Province of Tarlac

As of 1997, all municipalities in the province are provided with

electric service covering 497 barangays. Out of the 510 barangays,
13 are still unenergized, comprising of 1,330 households. In Tarlac
City, based on status of electrification. all barangays are served.
However, some households are still unserved by the electric
company out of the total 51,703 households of the city. (NSO
statistics, May 2000),

TABLE No. 60
ELECTRIC RATE PER TYPE OF CONSUMER (YEAR)
CITY OF TARLAC

Energy
Charge
Type of Consumer Excess Demand
Minimum Rate (per
(per kWh) Charge
kWh)

Residential (0-20 kWh)36.80 1.84 - -

Commercial (0-20 kWh)37.20 1.86 - -
Industrial 300.00 - (15kw 1.80
excess)15.00
Irrigation - - (per HP) 15.00 1.78
Public Buildings 27.60 1.84 - -
Street Lights P0.56 per watt - - -
Extra Lights (0-300 kWh)1000.00 2.50 - -
Source: LGU of Tarlac City
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BARANGAY BOUNDARY

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POWER SUB-STATION

City Government of Tarlac

Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
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EXISTING POWER GENERATION PLANT

EXISTING POWER SUB-STATION

PROPOSED POWER GENERATION PLANT

PROPOSED POWER SUB-STATION

City Government of Tarlac

Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
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 TABLE NO. 61A
PROJECTED POWER REQUIREMENT
TARLEC ELECTRIC, INC.
CITY OF TARLAC

CONNECTION / PROJECTED POWER REQUIREMENTS

USER
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

DOMESTIC 61,822,563 64,913,691 68,159,376 71,567,344 75,145,712

INDUSTRIAL 60,134,601 63,141,331 66,298,398 69,613,317 73,093,983

COMMERCIAL 28,147,484 28,554,858 31,032,601 32,584,231 34,213,443

INSTITUTION

AGRICULTURAL

STREETLIGHTS 2,603,830 2,629,868 2,656,167 2,682,729 2,709,556

TOTAL
152,708,478 160,239,749 168,146,541 176,447,622 185,162,694
TARLAC ELECTRIC INC.

TABLE NO. 61B

PROJECTED POWER REQUIREMENT
TARELCO 1
CITY OF TARLAC

PROJECTED POWER REQUIREMENTS

CONNECTION /
USER
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

RESIDENTIAL 260,000 248,000 285,660 314,226 361,360

COMMERCIAL 20,400 21,000 21,800 24,000 25,000

INDUSTRIAL 510,000 545,700 573,000 602,000 627,000

TOTAL 790,400 814,700 880,460 940,226

1,013,360
TARELCO 1
GOAL

1. Adequate, stable, dependable and reasonably priced power

supply and electrical services provided in urban and rural areas,
which would further enhance development in the social and
economic aspects of the populace.

OBJECTIVES

1. To improve power reliability and efficiency in the urban area

2. To expand power service coverage to unserved Barangays

3. To upgrade and provide adequate streetlights on main roads

and settlement centers in the barangays.

4. To promote urban and rural planning and design solutions that

are conducive to the efficient use of energy and that pay due
attention to end users and their attitudes and practices.

TARGETS

1. Electrification of unserved barangays by year 2004.

2. Installation of various Streetlights @ various streets/roads of the

city.

3. To increase transmission lines and distribution facilities in order

to make electricity available to all households.

4. To repair and rehabilitate all defective power lines within the

next five years.

STRATEGIES

1. Conduct public awareness campaign on energy conservation.

2. Provide yearly appropriation for street lights.

3. Promote energy efficient systems

 PLANS & PROGRAMS

Energy Development Program

The program is aimed to provide efficient power service to cover

remaining unenergized barangays in the city.

The development of power and electrification as a precondition to

economic growth should be given needed attention to every
municipality. In Tarlac, full concentration of electricity is necessary
to barangays that are not yet fully served. Likewise, proper power
allocation must be given priority especially in areas having
industries to induce greater productivity thereby opening more
employment opportunities in the city as well as accelerating the
socio-economic upliftment of the urban and rural populace.

LAND USE IMPLICATION

Right-of-way for power lines (along with other utilities) should be

adequately provided especially for new roads.

3.6 COMMUNICATION

EXISTING SITUATION

The existing communication facilities found in the city are of various

communication systems.

MASS MEDIA
Tarlac City clearly receives radio and television programs
which are aired in Manila. Likewise, television sets have good
reception of Manila aired programs. Newspapers, magazines, and
comics, and other bulletins circulating in the National capital region
also find their way to the city. With all these forms of
communication channels, the residents are well informed and up to
date in terms of both national and international issues. The
communication tools also form a part of their daily recreational
activities.
Radio Broadcasting

These radio stations serve mostly the business

and agricultural sectors in launching and promoting
services.

These radio stations play a vital role in extending

timely news about recent developments or in cases of
emergency. At present, the city has the following radio
stations operating:

Information stations
DZXT, DZTC, DZXT-FM, DZMC-FM,
DZRM-Radio Maria Phil.
Amateur Communication
REACT, ROTACOM, SPECTRUM, STARCOM,
DELTACOM, SCORPIO, SOLAR, KALAYAAN,
ALPHABASE

Cable Televisions

There are two cable televisions operating within

the urban area of the city, these are; Home Cable TV and
Hi-tech Cable TV.

Newspapers

The print media operating in the city are the following:

• Tarlac Star • Expressweek

• Tarlac Newsweek • Tarlac Forum
• Tarlac Inquirer • Mobiline
• Tarlac Observer • Dyaryo Banat
• Tarlac Newsline

Internet / Website Services – 22 providers including the city

government of Tarlac

Telephone and Telegraph Services

Telephone Services are provided by both private and

government telephone companies. The following are found
in the city:
• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT)
• Bureau of Telecommunications (BUTEL)
• Pocketbell
• Smart Communication, Inc.
• Islacom Company, Inc.
• Globe Telecommunications
• Pilipino Tel. Corp. (PILTEL)
• Extelcom
 • A.S. Esteban Communication
• RCPI
• PT & T
• Telefast

Infrastructure Provision for Communications

Location Implementing Agency Description

Existing &
Currently
proposed
I. Provincial Telecom

A. Exchanges
a. San Nicolas, Tarlac City PLDT Telephone
Station
b. McArthur Hi-way SMART RSU-RSS
COMMUNICATION
c. Tarlac City 1536 lines

B. Sub-Exchanges PLDT
a. Tarlac City NENX
Capacity 8,103

Postal Service

Postal services in Tarlac city are carried out by the post

office (Philippine Postal Office) located at the City Hall. The
postal office is manned by 3 post masters and 26 letter
carriers who deliver mail. The office is also equipped with
mailbox, weighing machines and adding machines.

There are at present six (6) post offices operating at the City:

• Philippine Postal Office

• JRS Deliveries
• DHL
• LBC
• ATA Mobile Office System
• Haribon Express International
 The Philippine Postal Office in the city has a postal office
located at Brgy. San Roque. There are two sub-offices
located at barangays Maliwalo and San Miguel. There are a
total of 26 letter carriers delivering mails in the whole city.
See Table 62. The average volume of mail per month is
1,907,145. Of this, 658,341 are domestic incoming mails
while 725,034 are domestic outgoing mails.

An average of 320,440 mails are incoming foreign and

203,330 mails are outgoing foreign mails. See Table 63.

TABLE NO. 62
POSTAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
CITY OF TARLAC

Postal Personnel Number

1. Postmaster 3

2. Office Personnel 22

3. Letter carriers 26
Source: Philippine Postal Office, Tarlac, City

TABLE NO. 63
VOLUME OF MAIL (Ave. per month)
CITY OF TARLAC

Particular Incoming Outgoing Total

Domestic 658,341 725,034 1,383,375

Foreign 320,440 203,330 523,770
TOTAL 978,781 928,364 1,907,145
Source: Philippine Postal Office, Tarlac City
 TABLE NO. 64
CURRENT AND PROJECTED LETTER CARRIER REQUIREMENT
CITY OF TARLAC

Particular 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Existing No 52
of Letter Carrier

Required no. of 56 57 59 61 62 64 66 68 70 72
Letter Carrier
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Projection based on standards

GOAL

1. Provision of adequate / efficient communication facilities as one

of the city’s major instrument in transmitting information and
ideas relevant to socio-economic development provided to the
majority of the city’s inhabitants.

OBJECTIVES

1. To improve and rehabilitate the existing communication

facilities.

2. To encourage the telephone company existing in the city to

extend its services.

3. To improve postal services.

4. Improve people’s access to telecommunication facilities in the

city.

TARGETS

1. Provide telephone services to prospective subscribers within the

period 2002-2010.

2. To hire additional mail carriers to meet the standard and to

establish additional postal stations in various barangays within
2002-2010.

3. To purchase motorcycles for mail carriers to improve mobility.

 With the present communication facilities found in the City of
Tarlac, it could be said that it has an efficient communication
services/means within and outside the city. However, some
barangays can only be served thru the services of the Philippine
Postal Office, of which considering their distances from the town
proper, the present number of letter carriers is inadequate to meet
the needs of the populace. Likewise, the city needs to improve the
telegraph facilities to serve the people.

PLANS AND PROGRAMS

Mass communication services must be provided adequately for the

city to hasten its transmittal of messages and information among
the social, economic and government sectors as well as private
ones. This can be affected and initiated by the installation of
transmission lines and employment of associated services by the
concerned entity/private telecommunication company. The hiring of
additional mail carriers must be prioritized by the postal office for
the immediate delivery of mail of the populace.

TITLE DESCRIPTION DURATION

1. Additional Mail Hiring additional mail 2002-2010
Carriers carriers to meet the
standard requirement of
the city
2. Telephone Service To increase telephone 2002-2010
Expansion subscribers
3. Establish To provide access to 2002-2010
Additional Postal postal services in
Stations in various barangay level.
barangays

LAND USE IMPLICATION

Land Use Regulations concerning telecommunication towers, cell-

sites and other facilities need to be addressed in the land use plan.
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LEGEND:
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
BARANGAY BOUNDARY

PROVINCIAL POST OFFICE

POSTAL STATION

TELEPHONE STATION / CELLSITE

RADIO STATION

CABLE TELEVISION

City Government of Tarlac

Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Map No. 30

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LEGEND:
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
BARANGAY BOUNDARY EXISTING TELEPHONE STATION
& CELLSITE
EXISTING PROVINCIAL POST OFFICE

EXISTING RADIO STATION

EXISTING POSTAL STATION

PROPOSED POSTAL STATION EXISTING CABLE TELEVISION

City Government of Tarlac

Office of the City Planning and Development COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Map No. 31

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