DRPFP 2015 2045 PDF

NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DAVAO REGION PHYSICAL

FRAMEWORK PLAN
(DRPFP)
2015-2045
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Davao Region
RDC XI Resolution No. 114, Series of 2014
APPROVING THE DAVAO REGION PHYSICAL FRAMEWORK PLAN (DRPFP), 2015-2045
WHEREAS, the NEDA Board-National Land Use Committee directed the updating and reorientation
of the National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP), 2001-2030 to National Physical Framework
Plan (NPFP) which is more prescriptive with its policies and spatial recommendations;
WHEREAS, the NPFP aims to guide public sector policy and decision makers in bringing about
efficient settlement, production and service delivery systems for sustainable land use and disaster risk
reduction. The core strategy of the NPFP is the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) where its key strategies
are Concentration, Connectivity and Vulnerability Reduction;
WHEREAS, in view of the updating of the NPFP, the NB- NLUC directed the formulation of the
Area Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (ASDF) for the three island-economies of the country;
WHEREAS, at the regional level, the principles of the ASDFs are dovetailed in the respective Regional
Physical Framework Plans (RPFPs);
WHEREAS, the RLUC XI presented the Davao Region Physical Framework Plan (DRPFP), 2015-2045
to this Council;
WHEREAS, the Council noted the enhancements made by the Committee on the said document
and finds the Davao Region Physical Framework Plan (DRPFP), 2015-2045 substantially complete and
generally recommended for the following further enhancements:
1. As a growth center, Tagum City’s functional role should be that of an investment/commercial

area, in addition to its consideration as a settlement center by reason that it is the most
densely populated area in Davao Region.
2. Identify “green corridors” (strips of forests that allow mobility of animals that promote a
balanced ecosystem) in Davao Region.
3. Include as priority programs, activities and projects (PAPs) the following:
a. Feasibility Study for alternative airport site (s) for purpose of reserving a land area of
not less than 1,000 hectares
b. Bundled contract project for Davao International Airport
c. Submarine fiber optic cable (BIMP-EAGA rink) Project
d. Surface drinking water project in Davao City
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WHEREAS, the Council finds the suggested enhancements responsive and geared toward sound
land use and promotes sustainable development. In particular, the development policies/interventions
ensure that resiliency of communities to disasters and climate change are sustained;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that this Council approve the Draft
Davao Region Physical Framework Plan (DRPFP), 2015-2045.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all RDC XI for its
appropriate action.
Issued this 15th day of December, Two Thousand and Fifteen, in Davao City, Philippines.

Certified Correct:
OIC-ARD MAE ESTER T. GUIAMADEL

Acting Secretary
Attested by:
DIR. MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II

Vice-Chairperson
Approved by:
HON. RODOLFO P. DEL ROSARIO

Chairperson and Presiding Officer
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Davao Region
REGIONAL LAND USE COMMITTEE (RLUC)

RLUC XI Resolution No. 8, Series of 2014
ENDORSING TO THE RDC XI THE DRAFT DAVAO REGION PHYSICAL FRAMEWORK PLAN (DRPFP), 2015-2045
FOR ITS APPROVAL AND LEGITIMIZATION
WHEREAS, the NEDA Board-National Land Use Committee (NB-NLUC) directed the updating and
reorientation of the National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP), 2001-2030 to National Physical
Framework Plan (NPFP) which is more prescriptive with its policies and spatial recommendations;
WHEREAS, the NPFP aims to guide public sector policy and decision makers in bringing about efficient
settlement, production and service delivery systems for sustainable land use and disaster risk reduction. The
core strategy of the NPFP is the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) where its key strategies are Concentration,
Connectivity and Vulnerability Reduction;
WHEREAS, in view of the updating of the NPFP, the NB- NLUC directed the formulation of the Area
Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (ASDF) for the three island-economies of the country and for
Mindanao, in particular, the Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (MSS/DF), 2015-2045;
WHEREAS, in line with the updating of the NPFP and the formulation of MSS/DF, the Davao Regional
Physical Framework Plan (DRPFPs), 2013-2030 is being updated;
WHEREAS, this Committee has thoroughly discussed the Draft Davao Region Physical Framework Plan
(DRPFP), 2015-2045 and recommended for the following enhancements:
a. Inclusion of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) as a tenurial instrument

b. Specify whether population growth is caused by natural birth rate or by in migration
c. Determine the extent of agricultural lands susceptible to flooding to qualify as a
development issue
d. Validate the issue on “slow industrial development in some areas” if this is a land use-
related issue, as well as provide reasons for non-implementation.
e. On the issue of “declining forest cover”, determine the standard for forest cover, rate
of deforestation, and target forest cover
f. Based on the Land Use Accounting Table, provide reason for reduction of agricultural lands
and specify what land use was it reclassified to, as well as show breakdown of existing and
proposed land uses;
g. Provide a list of protected areas that need congressional proclamation
h. Validate the functional roles of the Island Garden City of Samal and Davao del Sur as
proposed in the NSS
i. Explain the high density settlement strategy
j. Include the Upgrading of Medical Centers and Hospitals in Davao Region as one of the
priority Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs).
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WHEREAS, the Committee finds the suggested enhancements responsive and geared toward
sound land use and promotes sustainable development. In particular, the development policies/
interventions ensure that resiliency of communities to disasters and climate change are sustained;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that this Committee endorse to the
Regional Development Council XI the Draft Davao Region Physical Framework Plan (DRPFP), 2015-
2045 for its Concurrent Approval and Legitimization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the RDC XI for its
consideration and appropriate action.
Issued this 15th day of December, Two Thousand and Fifteen, in Davao City, Philippines.
Certified Correct:
MIGUEL S. HERRERA III

Secretary
Approved by:
DIR. MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II

Chairperson and Presiding Officer
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M ESSAGE

Davao Region
The updating of the Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 came at an opportune
time when formidable challenges in reducing risk to disasters and adapting to climate change
need to be strategically and spatially addressed to ensure sustainable development in the Davao
Region. This has become more imperative in the aftermath of Typhoon Pablo which tested the
resilience of the Region.
As expected, this Plan which provides the overall spatial direction for the Region, shall be
translated into programs and projects in the DRR/CCA-enhanced Provincial Development and
Physical Frameworks (PDPFPs), as well as in the Comprehensive Development and Land Use
Plans (CLUPs) of municipalities and cities in Davao Region for consistency and complementation
purposes.
I would like to emphasize the importance of cascading to municipalities and local level planning
as implementation of priority projects and programs is most crucial at the local level. This is the
most important legacy that a local chief executive can give to its constituents that would make a
difference in the lives of each and every constituent served.
Lastly, let me congratulate the members of the Council for providing the blueprint for Davao
Region’s development spatial directions that shall ensure sustainable development for Davao
Region.
Madayaw Davao!
HONORABLE RODOLFO P. DEL ROSARIO

RDC XI Chairperson
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A
CKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan

(DRPFP), 2015-2045 is a product of extensive collaboration
with RLUC XI members and the Technical Working Group
(TWG) of land use and GIS Experts.
Prior to the formulation of the Physical Plan, an extensive

capability program was undertaken by both the NEDA XI
Technical Staff and the TWG members of the RLUC XI. The
Modular Training-Workshops produced the Draft DRPFP,
2015-2045. Thereafter, 3 Mapshops were conducted and
produced substantial and high quality maps that total to
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The integration of technical inputs both from the government and private sectors was
undertaken through a participatory planning process
With deep gratitude, we acknowledge the following authorities:
• DDG Margarita R. Songco, Head of NB-NLUC Secretariat, for the invaluable support for
the capability-building program for the formulation of the Plan.
• Drs. Elmer Mercado, Renan Tanhueco and Maricel Paringit, for sharing their land use and
GIS expertise during the 3 Modular Workshops.
• The RLUC XI TWG members that provided substantial inputs and generated maps.
• The members of the Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) XI and the Regional
Development Council XI for the review and approval of the DRPFP, 2015-2045.
MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II

Vice-Chairperson, RDC XI and
Chairperson, Regional Land Use Committee XI
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C
ONTENTS
Page
RDC XI Resolution No. 114, Series of 2014
Approving the Davao Region Physical Framework Plan
(DRPFP), 2015-2045 iii
RLUC XI Resolution No. 8, Series of 2014

Endorsing to the RDC XI the Draft Davao Region Physical
Framework Plan (DRPFP), 2015-2045 for its Approval and Adoption v
RDC XI Chairperson’s Message vii

Acknowledgement viii
Acronyms
Chapter
I Introduction 1
A. Principles underlying the Plan 1
B. Organization/Parts of the Plan 1
II Plan Assessment 3
(Mid-Term Plan Assessment of DRPFP, 2003-2030) 3
A. Guiding Principles 3
B. Major Concerns 4
C. Vision and Goals 4
D. Overall Spatial Strategy 4
E. Implementation 5
F. Assessment 5
III The Planning Environment 7

3.1. Physical Resources 7
A. General Characteristics of Land and Water Resources 7
3.1.1. Location 7
3.1.2. Political Subdivision 7
3.1.3. Land Area 9
3.1.4. Topography and Slope 9
Elevation 9
Slope 9
Geologic Features 9
3.1.5. Mineral Resources 13
3.1.6. Water Resources 14
Watersheds 14
B. Hazard, Exposure and Vulnerability 15
3.1.7. Climate of the Region 15
3.1.8. Rainfall Projections 16
3.1.9. Areas Susceptible to
Hydrometeorological and Geologic Hazards 17
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C. Land Use Potentials and Constraints 21
3.1.10. Land Classification 21
3.1.11. Protection Areas 22
a. NIPAS 22
b. Non-NIPAS 24
3.2. Population and Settlements 30

A. Population Characteristics 30
3.2.1. Population and Annual Population Growth Rate 30
3.2.2. Population Size and Distribution 37
3.2.3. Population Density and Urbanization 37
3.2.4. Doubling Time 41
3.2.5. Other Characteristics 42
B. Existing Settlement Pattern 42
3.2.6. Existing Network of Settlements 43

3.3. Economy, Income and Services 46
A. Economic Structure 46
3.3.1. Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) Performance 46
3.3.2. Gross Value-Added 48
3.3.3. Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry (AFF) Sector 49
3.3.4. Industry Sector 49
3.3.5. Service Sector 50
B. Employment 50
C. Service Access 53
3.3.6. Health 53
3.3.7. Education 55
3.3.8. Security 56
Fire Protection 56
D. Poverty 57
3.3.9. Poverty in Davao Region 57

3.4. Transportation, Access, Circulation and ICT 61
A. Land Transport 61
B. Sea Transport 67
C. Air Transport 71
D. Telecommunications 75
3.5. Existing Production Land Use 78

A. Agriculture and Fisheries 78
Mariculture Parks 83
Priority Agri-Fishery 83
Industrial Development Areas 87
Tourism 93
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IV The Regional Physical Framework Plan 97
A. Vision, Mission, Goals, and Development Objectives 97
B. Spatial Development Strategies 98
1. Proposed Land Use 98
1.1. Production Land Use 101
1.2. Protection Land Use 102
1.3. Settlements/Built-up Areas 102
1.4. Infrastructure/Utilities Areas 102
2. Planning Strategies and Plan Phases 103
Overall Spatial Strategy 103
Spatial Development Strategies 103
Proposed Functional Network of Settlements 107
Plan Implementation Phases 109
Medium-Term Plan Implementation Strategy
(Phase 1: 2015-2025) 109
Medium-to-Long-Term Plan Implementation Strategy
(Phase 2: 2015-2035) 112
Long-Term Plan Implementation Strategy
(Phase 3: 2015-2045) 114
C. The Plan Component 116

1. Settlements Development 116
Challenges 116
Policies, Strategies 126
Functional Roles 133
Strategic Policy Options 136
2. Production Land Use 147
Agriculture 141
Challenges 141
Agriculture and Fisheries Sector 142
Production Forest Development 145
Challenges 145
Industry 147
Mining Industry Development 147
Challenges 148
Objectives and Targets 148
Specific Policies/Strategies 148
Industrial Development 148
Challenges 149
Specific Policies/Strategies 149
Services 149
Challenges 149
General Policies and Strategies 150
Specific Policies and Strategies 152
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3. Protection Land Use 152
Challenges 153
Objectives 153
Policies and Strategies 154
4. Infrastructure Development 159

Challenges 159
Policies/Strategies 164
V Plan Implementation 173

A. Plan Legitimization 173
B. Plan Detailing and Subsidiarization 174
C. Plan Phasing and Integration 175

VI Monitoring and Evaluation 177
A. M and E Process Framework 177
B. M and E Governance Framework 178
VII Implementation Support Activities 180

A. Capacity Building 180
B. Advocacy 181
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Map 3.1 Administrative Boundary Map 8

Map 3.2 Elevation Map, Davao Region 10
Map 3.3 Slope Map, Davao Region 11
Map 3.4 Geologic Map, Davao Region 12
Map 3.5 Mineral Distribution Map of Davao Region 13
Map 3.6 22 Major River Basin of Davao Region 14
Map 3.7 Flood Prone Areas in Davao Region 18
Map 3.8 Landslide Prone Areas in Davao Region 19
Map 3.9 Active Fault Lines in Davao Region 20
Map 3.10 Land Classification Map of Davao Region 21
Map 3.11 NIPAS Map of Davao Region 23
Map 3.12 Riparian Zone Map of Davao Region 25
Map 3.13 Forest Cover (2010) 26
Map 3.14 Second Growth Forest of Davao Region 27
Map 3.15 Approved CADT in Davao Region 29
Map 3.16 1990 Population Level, Davao Region 31
Map 3.19 2000 Population Growth Rate, Davao Region 35
Map 3.20 2010 Population Growth Rate, Davao Region 36
Map 3.21 Existing Network of Settlements, 2010 Population, Davao Region 45
Map 3.22 Poverty Incidence Roads Map 60
Map 3.23 Existing Road Network, Davao Region 62
Map 3.24 Existing Road Network and Flood Susceptibility, Davao Region 65
Map 3.25 Map Showing Existing Road Network and Landslide Susceptibility, 66
Davao Region
Map 3.26 Existing Sea Transport Facilities, Davao Region 70
Map 3.27 Existing Air Transport Facilities, Davao Region 75
Map 3.28 Existing Agricultural Production Areas 79
Map 3.29 Existing Agricultural Production Areas Susceptible to Flooding 81
Map 3.30 Existing Agricultural Production Areas Susceptible to Landslide 82
Map 3.31 Existing and Proposed Economic Zones, Davao Region, 90
As of 31 May 2015
Map 3.32 Economic Zones Susceptible to Flooding, Davao Region 91
Map 3.33 Economic Zones Susceptible to Landslide, Davao Region 92
Map 3.34 Tourism Development Areas 96
Map 4.1 Relational Connectivity, Davao Region 106
Map 4.2 Medium-Term Spatial Strategy (2015-2025), Davao Region 111
Map 4.3 Medium to Long-Term Spatial Strategy (2015-2035), Davao Region 113
Map 4.4 Long-Term Spatial Strategy (2015-2045) 115
Map 4.5 Built-up with Flood Prone Areas, Davao Region 118
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Map 4.6 Built-up Areas with Land Slide Susceptibility, Davao Region 121
Map 4.7 Vulnerability of Built-up Areas from Fault Lines with Built-up Areas 122
Map 4.8 Built-up Areas with Protected Areas 124
Map 4.9 Built-up Areas with Protected Zone 125
Map 4.10 2025 Population Projection, Region XI 127
Map 4.13 2025 Projected Population Density, Region XI 130
Map 4.16 Proposed Network of Settlements Based on 2025 Population 139
Projection, Region XI
Map 4.17 Proposed Network of Settlements Based 140
on 2025 Population Projection, Region XI
Map 4.18 Proposed Network of Settlements Based on 144
2045 Population Projection, Region XI
Map 4.19 Proposed Agricultural Production Areas 145
Map 4.20 Area in Protection Zones, Davao Region 154
Map 4.21 Flood Prone Areas in Protection Zone 155
Map 4.22 Flood Prone Areas with NIPAS 156
Map 4.23 Landslide Prone Areas within NIPAS 157
Map 4.24 Green Corridor Map 158
Map 4.25 Existing Intermodal Transport Network in Existing Network Settlement 162
Map 4.26 Existing Intermodal Transport Network in Existing Agriculture Production 163
Areas
Map 4.27 Proposed Land and Air Transport Programs/Projects, 169
1st 10 Years in Proposed Network of Settlement 2025
Map 4.28 Proposed Sea Transport Programs/Projects in Proposed Agricultural 170
Production Areas
Map 4.29 Proposed Land and Air Transport Programs/Projects Susceptible to flood 171
Map 4.30 Proposed Land and Air Transport Programs/Projects Susceptible to Rain 172
Induced
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Figure 3.1 Climate Map of the Philippines 15

Figure 3.2 Population Distribution, by Province/City, Davao Region, 2010 37
Figure 3.3 Population Density by Region, 2010 38
Figure 3.4 Number of Households and Average Households Size, 42
By Province/City Census Year 2010
Figure 3.5 Average Percentage Share to Mindanao GDP, 2003-2013 47
Figure 3.6 GDP/GRDP Growth Rates, Mindanao Regions, NCR, 48
Philippines 2003-2013
Figure 3.7 GVA Average Share to GRDP, 2003-2013 (in percent) 49
Figure 3.8 GVA Growth Rates by Industrial Origin, 2003-2013 (in percent) 49
Figure 3.9 Employment and Underemployment Rates, Region XI, 2010-2013 51
Figure 3.10 Labor Productivity Target vs Accomplishment, Region XI, 2013 53
Figure 3.11 Poverty Incidence among Families, by Province, Davao Region, 58
2006, 2009 & 2012
Figure 3.12 Subsistence Incidence among Families, by Province Davao Region, 59
2006, 2009 & 2012
Figure 3.13 Volume of Cargo at Sasa Port (in metric tons), 2010-2013 67
Figure 3.14 Number of Foreign and Domestic Vessels at Sasa Port, 2010-2013 68
Figure 3.15 Passenger Traffic, Davao International Airport, 2003-2013 72
Figure 3.16 Year-on-Year Growth of Passenger Traffic, Davao International 73
Airport, 2003-2013
Figure 3.17 Cargo Volume (MT), Davao International Airport, 2003-2013 73
Figure 3.18 Year-on-Year Growth of Total Cargo Volume, Davao International 74
Airport, 2003-2013
Figure 3.19 Areas Devoted for Crop Production, Davao Region, By Province, 2013 78
Figure 3.20 Value of Banana Exports , by Country of Destination, 2013 83
Figure 3.21 Visitor Arrivals, Davao Region, 2003-2013 93
Figure 3.22 Average Distribution of Visitor Arrivals by Classification, Davao Region 93
Figure 3.23 Ave. Share to Davao Region’s Visitor Arrivals, by Province, 2003-2013 93
Figure 5.1 Updated DRPFP, 2015-2045 M and E Process Framework 179
Figure 5.2 Updated DRPFP, 2015-2045 M and E Governance Framework 180
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Table 3.1 Number of Congressional Districts, Municipalities and Barangays, by Prov- 7

ince/City, Region XI
Table 3.2 Land Area, By Province/City, Region XI 9
Table 3.3 Seasonal Temperature Increases (in Degree Celsius) in 2020 16
and 2050 under Medium-range emission scenario in provinces
in Region XI
Table 3.4 Seasonal Rainfall Change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 Under 16
High Range Emission Scenario in Provinces in Region 11
Table 3.5 Seasonal Rainfall Change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 Under Medium 17
Range Emission Scenario in provinces in Region 11
Table 3.6 National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS), Davao Region 22
Table 3.7 Second Growth Forest, Davao Region 24
Table 3.8 Approved Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADTs), Davao Region 28
Table 3.9 Davao Region Population, by Province/City, 1990, 2000 and 2010 30
Table 3.10 Davao Region Annual Population Growth Rates (APGR), 34
by Province/City, based on 1990, 2000 and 2010 Censuses
Table 3.11 Population Growth as a Factor of Rate of Natural Increase, 37
by Live Births and Total Deaths, by Province/City, 2010
Table 3.12 Population and Density, Region XI, 1990, 2000 and 2010 37
Table 3.13 Population Density, by Province/City, Davao Region, 1990, 2000 38
and 2010
Table 3.14 Urban-Rural Population, by Province and Percentage Share Davao 39
Region, 1990, 2000 and 2010
Table 3.15 Urban Population, by Province, City and Municipality, Percentage 40
Share and Average Annual Growth Rate, Region XI, 2007 & 2010
Table 3.16 Projected Population and Doubling Time 41
Table 3.17 Cities and Municipalities with Shortest and Longest Doubling 41
Time Period
Table 3.18 Existing Settlement/Built-up Areas, by Province/ City, Davao Region, 42
2003 and 2010
Table 3.19 Existing Network f Settlements, Davao Region, 2010 44
Table 3.20 GRDP Values, Growth Rates and Per Capita GRDP of 46
Mindanao Regions, 2003, 2005,2007, 2009, 2011and 2013
(at constant 2000 prices)
Table 3.21 Gross Value Added, By Sector and Sub-Sector, Davao Region, 48-49
2003, 2005,2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 (at constant 2000 prices)
Table 3.22 Employment Statistics, Region XI, 2003-2013 (in %) 51
Table 3.23 Number of Employed Persons by Major Industry Group, 52
Region XI, 2003-2013 (in Thousands)
Table 3.24 Number of DOH facilities, By Province/City, 2010-2013 53
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Table 3.25 Number and Bed Capacity of Government and Private 54

Hospitals and Bed-to-Population Ratio by Province/City, 2013
Table 3.26 Public/Private Hospital bed-population ratio, Province/City, 54
2010-2013
Table 3.27 Infant Mortality Rate by Province/City 2010-2013 55
(Rate per 1,000 live births)
Table 3.28 Nutritional Status of Children Aged 0-71 Months Old who are Below 55
Normal/Low Weight, By Province/City, 2010-2013
Table 3.29 Number of Schools, Region XI: SY 2013-2014 56
Table 3.31 Fire Protection Per Capita, 2005-2012, Davao Region 56
Table 3.32 Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Incidence among Families and Poverty 57
incidence among Population: 2006, 2009 and 2012
Table 3.33 Annual Per Capita Food Threshold, Subsistence Incidence 58
among Families, Subsistence incidence among population: 2006, 2009 and
2012
Table 3.34 Human Development Index, Davao Region 2009 59
Table 3.35 National Road Length (in kilometers) by Surface Type and Province/City, 61
Davao Region, December 2013
Table 3.36 Road Density, by Province/City, Davao Region, 2013 63
Table 3.37 Condition of National Roads, Davao Region, November 2013 63
Table 3.38 Volume Capacity Ratio (VCR), Davao Region, CY 2013 64
Table 3.39 Inventory of ports by type, areas of operation, Davao Region, 2012 67
Table 3.40 Growth Rate of Cargo Throughput at Sasa Port, 2010-2013 68
Table 3.41 Container Traffic in Sasa Port (in TEUs), 2009-2013 68
Table 3.42 Growth Rate in Number of Vessels at Sasa Port, 2010-2013 69
Table 3.43 Share to total passenger traffic in Philippines and Mindanao, Davao Interna- 71
tional Airport vis-à-vis other major airports, 2012
Table 3.44 Number of outbound flights in a week, by destination, Davao International 72
Airport, November 2014
Table 3.45 Number of Municipalities/Cities with at least One Cell Site and More than 76
One Cell Site, by Province, Davao Region, as of June 2014
Table 3.46 Area Planted/Harvested (in square kilometers), by Major Crops, 78
Davao Region, 2013
Table 3.47 Mariculture Parks in Davao Region, 2013 83
Table 3.48 Volume and Value of Banana Exports, Davao Region, 2011-2013 84
Table 3.49 Davao Region’s Top 5 Export Commodities’ Ranking, based on FOB Value, 84
2011-2013
Table 3.50 Mining Industry Bottomlines/Outcome Targets 87
Table 3.51 Economic Zones in Davao Region (as of 31 May 2015) 88-89
Table 4.1 Summary of Existing and Proposed Land Use, Region XI, By Province (in 98-100
square kilometre)
Table 4.2 Davao Region Network of Settlements and Their Functional Roles 107-108
Table 4.3. Settlement Areas Prone to Flooding, by Province/City, Davao Region 116
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Table 4.4 Implications of Flooding to Most Densely Populated Settlements 117

Table 4.5 Settlement Areas Prone to Rain Induced Landslide, by Province/City, Davao 119
Region
Table 4.6 Implications of Rain Induced Landslide to Most Densely Populated 119
Settlements
Table 4.7 Implications of Vulnerability from Fault Line to Most Densely Populated 120
Settlements
Table 4.8 Projected Population, Davao Region, 2015, 2025, 2035 and 2045 126
Table 4.9 Proposed Network of Settlements, Davao Region 133
Table 4.10 Proposed Agricultural Production Areas (SAFDZ), Davao Region 143
Table 4.11 Change in Forest Cover, 2003 and 2010, Davao Region 145
Table 4.11 Vegetative Cover of the Minimum Area Requirements Needed for Forest 146
Cover, Davao Region
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I ntroduction
CHAPTER I
Introduction
T
he updating of the Regional Physical Framework Plan (RPFPs) for the next 30 years was in response
to the directive of the NEDA Board-National Land Use Committee to update and reorient the
National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP), 2001-2030 to National Physical Framework
Plan (NPFP) which is more prescriptive with its policies and spatial recommendations.
The NPFP aims to guide public sector policy and decision makers in bringing about efficient settlement,
production and service delivery systems for sustainable land use and disaster risk reduction through its
key strategies of concentration, connectivity and vulnerability reduction that all come under the broad
National Spatial Strategy (NSS).
In view of the updating of the NPFP, the NB- NLUC directed the formulation of the Area Spatial Strategy/
Development Framework (ASDF) for the three island-economies of the country. The principles and
strategies in the ASDFs are mainstreamed in the respective Updated Regional Physical Framework
Plans (RPFPs) of the regions.

A. Principles underlying the Plan
As guideposts for the rational use of the region’s land and other physical resources, this updated Plan
commits to overall adherence to the principles adopted in the NPFP which is basically the NSS and its
approach to defining the physical structure of the country and the key regions and urbanized cities,
based on the spatial distribution of its population and considering the development vision, growth
trends and fundamental characteristics of the physical environment.
The NSS has 3 key strategies: a) Concentration, to take advantage of urbanization trend, while avoiding
or mitigating negative impacts; tap opportunities for growth and poverty reduction in fast-growing
regional centers: reduce loss of agriculture land, minimize encroachment into protection areas and
utilize the role of market centers to enhance agricultural productivity; b) Connectivity, to increase
market size, improve efficiency with increased mobility and accessibility; and c) Vulnerability reduction,
to reduce risk and negative impacts of disasters.
B. Organization/Parts of the Plan
The first chapter presents the rationale in the updating of the long-term Physical Framework Plan. It
includes the principles that have to be adopted in the national level and cascaded in the regional plan.

The second chapter provides a brief assessment or analysis on how the previous or “first-generation”
regional physical plan or the RPFP, 2003-2030 was implemented, focusing on the gaps or issues that
were not addressed in the course of policy implementation.
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The third chapter analyzes the existing situation, trends and changes in land uses that define the
region that shall be the basis for the formulation of successor strategies. It also details the physical
characteristics of the region emphasizing on the vulnerable areas and their levels of susceptibility
particular to hazards that are peculiar to the region. Further, it analyzes the challenges in developing
the settlements and production areas, protecting the environment and assessing the vulnerability of
these protected areas, as well as, assessing the existing infrastructure facilities to improve inter-and
intra-connectivity that would spur growth.
The fourth chapter outlines the vision, goals, objectives and spatial development strategies of the
region anchored on the NSS principles, to address critical development issues.
The fifth chapter defines how this updated Plan shall be implemented and the institutional, political
and administrative arrangements required to ensure the Plan’s sustained implementation.
The sixth chapter describes the results-based monitoring and evaluation framework to determine the
extent of implementation of strategies and achievement of strategic outcomes.
The seventh chapter outlines the support activities in the implementation of the Plan such as advocacy
and enhancing organizational capacities for the sustainable implementation of the plan.
2 Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045

P A lan ssessment
CHAPTER II
Plan Assessment
T
his chapter presents the assessment of the Davao Regional Physical Framework Plan (DRPFP), 2003-
2030. It covers the review of the overall spatial strategy and the implementation of the medium to long-
term planning strategy (phase II), specifically within the period 2003-2020, and how this interrelates
with sectoral spatial strategies to achieve the overall goal and objectives of the Region for the plan period.
It also outlines the contribution of the DRPFP in shaping the landscape of the reconfigured Davao Region,
as well as its utilization in cascading the various regional thrusts and priorities in regional and local level
development planning. Lastly, it cites the weak and strong points in the implementation.

A. Guiding Principles
In view of the need for a rational use of Davao Region’s land and other physical resources, the DRPFP for
2003-2030 strictly adhered to the principles adopted by the National Framework for Physical Planning
(NFPP), 2003-2030 underscored the following norms:
1. LGUs have the primary role in the ultimate development and conservation of Davao Region’s land and
other physical resources.
2. Food security shall be the primary consideration in the utilization of agricultural lands
3. Cities and municipalities may reclassify their lands into non-agricultural uses subject to limitations
imposed by law.
4. At the regional level, overall location and distribution of industries shall be guided by the objective
of a market-oriented dispersal strategy, while at the local level, industrial location shall be guided
by local development and land use plans; land suitability; existing and potential industrial sites and
support infrastructure; and environmental impacts.
5. Lands of ancestral domain shall be allowed for rural settlement only for cultural communities
indigenous in the area.
6. Responsible mining, or that which promotes balance between environment and economy, shall be
pursued in the region.
7. Tourism areas shall be promoted and developed based on environmentally sound practices
8. SAFDZs shall be the framework for agricultural development in the region.
9. Urban development shall be allowed only within 0-15 percent slope.
10. Lands of the public domain which are 18 percent in slope and above shall not be classified as
alienable and disposable; neither shall any forestland 50 percent in slope or over.
11. Coastal resource management as a basic service of the LGUs to the people shall be institutionalized.
12. The “polluters pay” principle shall be employed as a market-based instrument to address
environment-impacting land use concerns.

13. LGUs and private sector participation shall be tapped for activities bearing on the region’s land
and other physical resources, including conservation and disaster-mitigation efforts, infrastructure
planning and implementation.
B. Major Concerns
The major concerns which the DRPFP, 2003-2030 intended to address during the period included the
following:
1. Rapid urbanization in the region’s key urban centers

2. Low accessibility to basic facilities and services in the rural areas.
3. Incompatible land uses
4. Poor mobility between some rural settlements and within high density urban areas
5. Emergence of environmental problems associated with settlement growth
6. Inadequate agricultural support system
7. Low productivity and inadequate production
8. Overlapping boundaries and jurisdiction over lands and across land uses
9. Unsustainable farming practices in the uplands
10. Need to resolve boundary conflicts
11. Inadequate planning and Management of Protection Areas
12. Need for a legislative support mechanism to protect and Manage the Protection Areas
13. Limited access to transport facilities
14. Limited access to potable water and irrigation facilities
15. Inadequate flood control and drainage facilities
16. Limited access to information and communication technology and power supply
17. Limited access to social infrastructure facilities
C. Vision and Goals
Given the major challenges which Davao Region faced and needed to address, it envisioned that is shall
become the “country’s Most Livable Region where organized settlements and production areas thrive in an
ecologically-balanced environment and where an empowered human resource is nurtured and sustained
in its enthusiastic pursuit as Southern Philippine’s gateway to the World”. This vision was formulated in the
context of intergenerational sustainability.
To realize this vision, the Region directed its spatial development towards maximizing the benefits of urban
and rural development.
To address the aforementioned challenges, the Region adopted the following goals: a) pursue sustainable
development; b) upgrade infrastructure facilities to improve the region’s aggregate economic productivity;
c) pursue human resource development; and d) improve access to economic opportunities.
D. Overall Spatial Strategy
The overall spatial development of Davao Region was based on the economic potential, resource
endowments and the different areas’ natural tendency for growth and development. The existing
geographical and political configuration was an advantage to the identified growth centers such that
Davao City shall remain as the regional center while the capital towns were the provincial growth centers.
Davao Region pursued combined strategies of linear urban corridor and the nodal growth center. The
linear urban corridor was expected to enhance complementation and socioeconomic interaction of areas

surrounding and adjacent to Davao City and along the major highway traversing Tagum City-Carmen-
Panabo City-Davao City-Sta. Cruz-Digos City. The focus was on industrial, commercial and residential
development tempered by greenbelts and green open spaces at the periphery to maintain ecological
balance. The corridor served as the main hub of economic activities and social interaction with Davao City
as the main gateway to other regions and to the rest of the world. The nodal growth center, on the other
hand, the nodal growth centers strategy enhanced market exchange centers and develop high potential
sub-regional market centers. This approach beefed up the development of Mati City in Davao Oriental,
Nabunturan in Compostela Valley, Malita in Davao Occidental and the Island Garden City of Samal. These
areas has served as the primary source of production inputs of the linear urban corridor and served as
distribution centers of Davao Region.
For the medium to long-term plan phase (2003-2020), Davao Region continued to adopt the nodal growth
center approach. It was expected that the aforementioned market/trade centers have been complemented
with the establishment of the Provincial Agri-Industrial Centers (PAICs) and the spillover of the linear urban
corridor have been absorbed by these PAICs and which have been self-sufficient by the end of the phase
period. During this phase, sub-provincial growth centers are developed and served as market centers and
the focus of development. This strategy have been seen to complement the development of the 8 priority
industry clusters of Davao Region.
E. Implementation
To ensure that the DRPFP, 2003-2030 shall be effectively implemented by the government, particularly the
local government units, in partnership with the private sector, extensive legitimization and consultations
were done. The DRPFP was approved by the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI and this was endorsed
by the four (4) Provincial Development Councils (PDCs) for dovetailing in their respective Provincial Physical
Framework Plans (PPFPs) and subsequent cascading to the comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) as the
role of the LGUs
is crucial in the adoption of land use policies and implementation of priority programs and projects.
The Regional Land Use Committees (RLUCs) of RDCs in the country took a step further to ensure that all inter-
regional concerns have been considered for purposes of harmonization of all regional physical framework
plans (RPFPs) in the country whereby possible areas for interregional complementation are identified and
achieved. The National Land Use Committee (NLUC) of the NEDA-Board also reviewed all RPFPs to ensure its
consistency with the NFPP and other existing national laws, plans and similar issuances.

The DRPFP shall be adopted in three (3) phases of implementation based on spatial strategies: a) medium-
term (2003-2010); b) medium to long-term (2003-2020); and c) long-term (2030-2030).
F. Assessment
Halfway through the implementation of the DRPFP, 2003-2030, Davao Region made major strides in
harnessing the land use potentials of the Region and physically integrate it for maximum economic benefits.
This gave rise to the formulation of the Mindanao Spatial Development Framework (MSDF), 2010-2020 and
the Davao Gulf Area Development Plan (DGADP), 2010-2020 to harness the spatial potentials of the Davao
Gulf that ensured that areas along the linear urban corridor are developed.
The increased awareness in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR/CCA) has
significantly shifted government’s paradigm from disaster response to disaster mitigation-interventions
in all sectors. Planning toward building and sustaining the resilience of communities has become more
evident in regional and local level plans. Consequently, funding allocation for DRR/CCA-related projects has
become a priority in all levels of governance. The mainstreaming of these concepts were not only evident in

regional and provincial plans, such that the provinces formulated their DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFPs. More
significantly, this has been cascaded to local level planning and gave rise to the formulation of the Local
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans (LDRRMPs). Davao Region’s experience relative to Typhoon
Pablo in 2012 has made disaster mitigation planning more imperative. Consequently, government’s focus
shifted to the preparation of various hazards and risks maps that aided local governments in decision-
making and had made their communities more prepared and resilient in the event of disasters or climate-
change.
From 2003-2014, Davao Region continued to face the following challenges (same problems continue to
persist) which reflected the weak implementation of some land use-related policies during the medium to
long-term plan period, namely:
Settlements development:
• Settlements in environmentally-critical area

• Limited internal mobility in highly-urbanized areas
• Limited connectivity of rural production areas to market
Production Land Use:
• Vulnerability of the agriculture sector to climate-related risks and hazards

• Agricultural lands are susceptible to flooding and rain-induced landslide
• Inadequate logistics support for the agricultural sector
• Pollution in rivers used for agricultural purposes
• Degradation of coastal and marine resources
• Gap in the required forest cover to maintain balance in the ecosystem
• Tedious mining permit acquisition process
• Unregulated mining practices
• Non-operational industrial estates
• Slow industrial development of some areas
• Underdeveloped tourism resources
• Exposure of tourism destinations to hazards
Protection Land Use
• Encroachment of settlements in protected areas

• High susceptibility of settlements to hazards in protected areas
• Need to demarcate protected areas to resolve boundary conflicts
• Inadequate management of protected areas (e.g. Mt. Apo)
Infrastructure Development
• Low access to Level III water supply facilities and limited source of water
• Need to sustain the balance in the supply of Power and Demand and Low Energy
• Slow expansion of irrigation service coverage
• Limited internal mobility in highly urbanized areas and physical connectivity of rural production to the
market

T P he lanning Environment
CHAPTER III
The Planning Environment
3.1 Physical Resources
A. General Characteristics of land and water resources
3.1.1 Location
Davao Region is located in the southeastern portion of the island of Mindanao surrounding the Davao
Gulf. It is bounded on the north by the provinces of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur and Bukidnon. In
the east, it is bounded by the Philippine Sea; and in the west by the Central Mindanao provinces. Within
a broader geographic context, the Davao Region area faces Micronesia in the Southern Pacific Ocean
to the east, and the Eastern Indonesia through the Celebes Sea to the south.
3.1.2 Political Subdivision

Davao Region, designated as Region XI, is composed of five (5) provinces, one (1) highly urbanized
city, four (4) component cities, and forty-three (43) municipalities, grouped into 11 congressional
districts and divided into 1, 162 barangays. The provinces are Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte,
Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental. Davao City is a highly urbanized city while the
component cities are Tagum, Digos, Panabo, and the Island Garden City of Samal. Map 3.1 also shows
the administrative jurisdiction of Region XI.
Table 3.1. Number of Congressional Districts, Municipalities and Barangays, By Province/City,

Region XI
Congressional Municipalities Cities Province/City
Districts
Compostela Valley 2 11 - 237
Davao del Norte 2 8 3 223
Davao del Sur 1 9 1 232
Davao Occidental 1 1 5 - 105
Davao Oriental 2 10 1 183
Davao City 3 - - 182
TOTAL 11 43 5 1,162
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 2015
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3.1.3 Land Area
Davao Region has a total land area of 19,721.09 square kilometers (Table 3.2), corresponding to 6.6% of
the total land area of the Philippines and 19.3% of the total land area of Mindanao.
Table 3.2. Land Area, By Province/City, Region XI
Province/City Total Land Area

(in square kilometers)
Davao del Norte 3,366.59
Davao del Sur 1,984.01
Davao Occidental 2,034.30
Compostela Valley 4,487.26
Davao Oriental 5,042.94
Davao City 2,805.99
TOTAL 19,721.09
Source: DENR Cadastral Survey 2015
3.1.4 Topography and Slope
Elevation
Davao Region is characterized by extensive mountain ranges with uneven distribution of plateaus,
swamps and lowlands. Its eastern and southern coastal areas are irregularly formed by several deep
embarkments with river deltas at the head of each bay.
Davao Region’s landscape is generally considered highland, constituting about 41% of its total land
area or approximately 7,507 square kilometers, mostly found in Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley
(Map 3.2).
Slope
About 26% of the total land area of Davao Region or 5,127.48 square kilometers has slope range of
0-8 % and these are areas which may be used for agriculture, industries and settlements. Among the
provinces, Compostela Valley has the largest area.
The remaining 74% of the total land area of the region is devoted to production and protection forests
with slopes ranging from 8% to over 50 percent (Map 3.3).
Geologic Features
The geologic strata of Davao Region are mainly sedimentary rocks that are formed relatively recent,
after the Mesozoic era. The oldest strata are sandstone and shale, part of which are metamorphosed.
These form the mountain ranges in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental (Map 3.4)

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3.1.6 Watersheds
Davao Region has a total of 22 major river basins with a total drainage area of 13,705.38 square
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Table 3.3. Seasonal Temperature Increases (in Degree Celsius) in 2020 and
2050 under medium -range emission scenario in provinces in Region XI
Davao Region’s average temperature from 1971-2000 ranges from 26.7 C during the northeast
monsoon (DJF) season to 27.8 during the summer (MAM) season. Temperature in the region is
projected to decrease by 10% in 2020 and increase by 90% in 2050 (Table 3.3)
Table 3.3. Seasonal Temperature Increases (in Degree Celsius) in 2020 and 2050 Under M
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Observed Baseline (1971-2000) Change in 2020 (2006-2035 Change in 2050 (2036-2065)
DJF MAM JJA SON DJF MAM JJA SON DJF MAM JJA SON
Compostela Valley 26.7 27.8 27.6 27.6 .9 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.9 2.3 2.4 2.1
Davao del Norte 26.7 27.8 27.4 27.4 .9 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.1
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3.1.8 Rainfall Projections
There are varied trends in the magnitude and direction of the rainfall changes, both in 2020
and 2050. What the projections clearly indicate are the likely increase in the performance of
the southwest and the northeast monsoons in the provinces exposed to these climate controls
when they prevail over the country. Moreover, the usually wet seasons become wetter with the
usually dry seasons becoming also drier; and these could lead to more occurrences of floods
and dry spells/droughts, respectively.
The observed baseline data on seasonal rainfall change in 30 years (1971-2000) of Davao Region
showed that the northeast monsoon season had more rainfall in the provinces of Compostela
Valley, Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental but it was the reverse in Davao del Sur. The quantity
of rainfall in the region decreased during the summer season and exhibited an increasing trend
during or after the southeast monsoon season. Davao del Sur exhibited a reverse trend with
its rainfall increasing in the summer and southeast monsoon seasons. In 2020, under the high-
range emission scenario, rainfall volume in the provinces of Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte
and Davao del Sur decreases in the northeast monsoon season. Only the province of Davao
Oriental will have an increase in rainfall volume of 0.3% from the observed baseline. (Table 3.4)
Table 3.4. Seasonal Rainfall Change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 Under High Range Emission
Scenario in Provinces in Region 11
Observed Baseline (1971-2000)

Change in 2020 (2006-2035) Change in 2050 (2036-2065)
in mm
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Compostela Valley 748.1 559.0 546.7 586.6 -7.9 -0.8 -0.2 0.4 -32.8 -19.6 14.9 11.4
689.0 554.5 545.6 588.9 502.7 449.4 628.1 653.5
Davao del Norte 637.0 496.5 535.6 556.2 -10.1 0.2 -0.1 2.2 -33.7 -17.3 15.7 14.9
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Davao del Sur 288.1 347.1 494.1 442.3 -11.5 1.1 -2.9 7.0 -25.0 -12.2 11.7 24.5
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In 2050, rainfall projections shows decreasing trends in all provinces in the Region during northeast
monsoon and summer seasons. This rainfall scenario increases the likelihood of drought as the long
term impact of climate change in the Region (Table3.5).
Table 3.5. Seasonal Rainfall Change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 Under Medium Range
Emission Scenario in provinces in Region 11
Observed Baseline (1971-2000) in
Change in 2020 (2006-2035) Change in 2050 (2036-2065)
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Compostela Valley 748.1 559.0 546.7 586.6 10.2 -11.3 -2.7 0.3 6.6 -21.9 -6.5 0.0
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3.1.9 Areas Susceptible to Hydrometeorological and Geologic Hazards
Hydrometeorological
There are vast areas in Davao Region that are highly susceptible to landslides and floods, particularly in
the provinces of Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte. Among provinces, Compostela Valley Province
is the most susceptible to floods and landslides, particularly the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo,
Montevista and New Bataan (Brgy. Andap) which were badly hit by Typhoon Pablo. These areas have
low-lying elevation and act as catchment basins of the run-off water from the higher grounds. During
Typhoon Pablo, Barangay Andap in New Bataan was literally levelled to the ground due to flashfloods
and debris flow (Map 3.7 and 3.8 on Flood Prone Areas and Landslide Prone Areas)
The municipalities in Davao Oriental along the eastern seaboard of the region have portions delineated
as highly susceptible to landslide.
For Davao del Norte, its municipalities along the northeastern and northwestern portions are highly
susceptible to landslide. However, the identified sub-regional center, Tagum City, which is also the
most dense city, is not prone to landslides.
Geologic
The presence of geologic hazerdz such as active faults located in the provinces of Davao Oriental,
Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental in Davao Region makes these areas vulnerable
in the event of earthquakes. On land, the 2 longest stretch of active faults are the Mati City (Davao
Oriental) to New Bataan Municipality (Compostela Valley) Fault is approximately 72 kilometers while
the Municipality of Maco to Laak (Compostela Valley) is about 66 kilometers. On sea, the longest fault
line is along the coast of Malalag to Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental (Map 3.9).

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3.1.11 Protection Areas
a. NIPAS
Protection areas are categorized as NIPAS or Non-NIPAS. The NIPAS or the National Integrated Protected
Areas System are designated protected areas such as strict nature reserve, natural parks, natural
monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes and seascapes, resource reserves, natural biotic
area and other categories established by law or international agreements of which the Philippines is a
signatory (Map 3.11).
Majority of the areas within the NIPAS are located in Davao Oriental, particularly along the biodiversity
corridor and sanctuaries (conservation areas). The most famous is the Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife
Sanctuary which was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Table 3.6).
Table 3.6 National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS), Davao Region
NAME AREA (SQ. K.M.)
1 Aliwagwag Protected Landscape 102.61
2 Banganga Bay Protected Landscape 6.83
5 Banganga Bay Protected Seascape 737.81
6 Buffer Zone, Parcel 1 25.40
7 Buffer Zone, Parcel 2 65.57
8 Mabini Protected Landscape/Seascape 79.77
9 Mainit Hotspring Protected Landscape 14.53
10 Malagos Protected Landscape 2.25
11 Mati Landscape 8.60
12 Mt. Apo Natural Park 550.22
13 Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary 63.53
14 Pujada Bay Protected Landscape/Seascape 208.71
15 Samal Island Protected Landscape/Seascape 161.92
16 San Isidro Protected Seascape 203.01
17 Tagub-kampalili Protected Landscape 386.51
TOTAL 2,627.00

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Riparian Zones
b. Non-NIPAS
b.1 Riparian Zones are buffer zones from rivers and creeks or ecosystems located along the banks of
rivers, streams, creeks or any other water networks. They are usually the narrow strips of land that line
the borders of a water source.
Majority of these zones are located in Davao Oriental and Davao del Norte. The total area for these 2
provinces already comprise almost half or 44.2% of the total land area covering the riparian zones (Map
3.12).
b.2 Second Growth Forests

In terms of second growth forests, majority of these are located in the provinces of Davao Oriental and
Compostela Valley and are classified as Open Forests comprising 65% of the total forests areas while
the rests or 35% are closed forests (table 3.7) (Map 3.14).
Table 3.7 Second Growth Forest, Davao Region
Timberland Closed Open Forest
MUNICIPALITY A & D (has.) TOTAL (has.) MUNICIPALITY TOTAL (has.)
(has.) Forest (has.) (has.)
COMPOSTELA VALLEY 4,414.19 8,758.41 13,172.59
COMPOSTELA 250.83 316.77 567.60 COMPOSTELA VALLEY 36,368.61 124,713.16 161,081.77
LAAK 595.75 2,278.70 2,874.45 COMPOSTELA 1,299.15 11,478.43 12,777.58
MABINI 147.92 573.23 721.15
LAAK - 9,627.53 9,627.53
MACO 300.83 919.86 1,220.69
MARAGUSAN 195.76 461.50 657.26 MABINI 3,926.85 12,231.92 16,158.77
MAWAB 368.73 248.51 617.24 MACO 85.94 20,174.37 20,260.31
MONKAYO 1,027.65 1,449.05 2,476.70 MARAGUSAN 3,903.39 10,284.02 14,187.41
MONTEVISTA 356.24 311.14 667.38
MAWAB - 2,402.96 2,402.96
NABUNTURAN 482.85 279.55 762.41
NEW BATAAN 400.62 1,112.48 1,513.10 MONKAYO 1,505.11 18,608.23 20,113.34
PANTUKAN 287.00 807.60 1,094.61 MONTEVISTA - 380.00 380.00
DAVAO CITY 4,140.22 6,557.05 10,697.27 NABUNTURAN - 7,073.29 7,073.29
DAVAO CITY 4,140.22 6,557.05 10,697.27 NEW BATAAN 17,157.26 24,367.35 41,524.61
DAVAO DEL NORTE 6,946.89 7,660.54 14,607.43
ASUNCION 852.40 362.12 1,214.51 PANTUKAN 8,490.90 8,085.05 16,575.95
BRAULIO E. DUJALI 501.68 - 501.68 DAVAO CITY 3,503.47 15,764.49 19,267.96
CARMEN 840.06 3.19 843.25 DAVAO CITY 3,503.47 15,764.49 19,267.96
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF
148.47 57.39 205.86 DAVAO DEL NORTE 6,001.39 19,046.42 25,047.81
SAMAL
KAPALONG 1,063.18 3,828.21 4,891.39 ASUNCION - 6.98 6.98
NEW CORELLA 561.85 366.55 928.40 KAPALONG 646.71 15,499.55 16,146.26
PANABO CITY 1,132.64 19.10 1,151.75
STO. TOMAS 966.87 400.92 1,367.79 NEW CORELLA - 5.92 5.92
TAGUM CITY 685.31 34.45 719.76 SAN ISIDRO - 18.28 18.28
TALAINGOD 194.44 2,588.60 2,783.05 STO. TOMAS - 6.73 6.73
DAVAO DEL SUR 4,077.27 4,420.00 8,497.27 TALAINGOD 5,354.67 3,508.96 8,863.63
BANSALAN 312.65 658.09 970.73
DIGOS CITY 422.51 953.86 1,376.37 DAVAO DEL SUR - 2,388.83 2,388.83
HAGONOY 298.93 22.11 321.03 BANSALAN - 1,343.71 1,343.71
KIBLAWAN 719.59 1,090.17 1,809.76 DIGOS CITY - 423.22 423.22
MAGSAYSAY 654.80 225.13 879.93
MALALAG 422.06 85.84 507.90 STA. CRUZ - 621.91 621.91
MATANAO 614.26 689.74 1,304.00 DAVAO OCCIDENTAL 7,682.52 26,139.12 33,821.64
PADADA 61.65 15.79 77.45 DON MARCELINO 3,632.44 10,728.72 14,361.16
STA. CRUZ 497.48 606.45 1,103.93
SULOP 73.34 72.83 146.18 JOSE ABAD SANTOS 3,641.55 10,505.85 14,147.40
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL 1,089.98 4,513.04 5,603.02 MALITA 408.54 4,904.55 5,313.08
DON MARCELINO 186.34 1,242.66 1,429.00 DAVAO ORIENTAL 101,036.00 104,810.57 205,846.56
JOSE ABAD SANTOS 395.37 1,918.70 2,314.07
MALITA 351.49 1,196.44 1,547.94 BAGANGA 17,328.42 6,575.50 23,903.92
STA. MARIA 156.78 155.24 312.02 BANAY-BANAY 6,657.62 15,505.49 22,163.10
DAVAO ORIENTAL 3,871.28 11,678.83 15,550.11 BOSTON 4,005.89 20,152.18 24,158.07
BAGANGA 327.70 1,308.20 1,635.90 CARAGA 22,207.09 9,694.62 31,901.72
BANAY-BANAY 150.60 652.33 802.93
BOSTON 144.99 1,335.80 1,480.79 CATEEL 15,145.42 20,781.39 35,926.80
CARAGA 318.04 1,744.08 2,062.12 GOVERNOR GENEROSO 2,725.40 6,459.01 9,184.40
CATEEL 1,115.61 2,042.74 3,158.34 LUPON 1,829.60 4,682.30 6,511.90
GOVERNOR GENEROSO 259.64 716.97 976.62 MANAY 12,246.44 13,617.37 25,863.81
LUPON 459.72 384.61 844.33
MANAY 290.59 1,430.60 1,721.19 MATI 10,700.04 4,086.72 14,786.76
MATI 393.67 1,167.79 1,561.46 SAN ISIDRO 4,233.59 433.67 4,667.26
SAN ISIDRO 307.41 623.74 931.14 TARRAGONA 3,956.49 2,822.32 6,778.82
TARRAGONA 103.31 271.97 375.29
GRAND TOTAL 24,539.83 43,587.87 68,127.69 GRAND TOTAL 154,592.00 292,862.58 447,454.58

MATI 10,700.04 4,086.72 14,786.76
MATI 393.67 1,167.79 1,561.46
SAN I SIDRO 307.41 623.74 931.14 SAN I SIDRO 4,233.59 433.67 4,667.26
TARRAGONA 103.31 271.97 375.29 TARRAGONA 3,956.49 2,822.32 6,778.82
Grand Total 24,539.83 43,587.87 68,127.69
T P
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b.3 Certificate Of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADTs)

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C. Ancestral Domain
Davao Region has a total area of 751,080.95 hectares compromising the ancestral domain (Map 3.15).
For that area, a total of 20 Certificate of ancestral Domain Titles have been approved and issued (Table
3.8).
Table 3.8 Approved Certificate of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADTs), Davao Region
No. CADT_NO LOCATION TRIBES AREA (has.)
1 R11-BOS-0403-0006 Boston, Davao Oriental Mandaya 19,191.66

Mandaya,
Manobo,
2 R11-CADT-MON-0703-007 Monkayo, Compostela Valley 30,523.02
Mangguangan,
Dibabawon
3 R11-CAR-0309-101 Pichon, Caraga, Davao Oriental Mandaya 14,570.92
Paguibato, Calinan, Marilog, &

4 R11-DAV-0213-160 Ata 87,755.17
Buhangin Dists., Davao City
Marilog & Baguio Dist., Davao

5 R11-DAV-1108-091 Ovu-Manuvu 35,190.45
City
Ports. Of Molmol, Quiapo &

6 R11-JOS-1013-162 Aligado, Jose Abad Santos, Davao B’laan & Manobo 2,554.69
del Sur
Kimlawis & Bulolsalo, Kiblawan,

7 R11-KIB-0309-102 B’laan 6,565.16
Davao del Sur
8 R11-KIB-1213-165 Kiblawan, Davao del Sur B’laan 25,405.77
9 R11-LAA-1005-035 Laak, Compostela Valley Dibabawon 3,357.78
12 R11-MAG-1206-052 Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur B’laan 1,077.37
13 R11-MAL-0609-119 Malita, Davao del Sur B’laan-Tagacaolo 48,861.74
14 R11-MAT-1206-053 Matanao, Davao del Sur B’laan 5,218.99
Montevista & Monkayo, Dibabawon &

15 R11-MON-0309-103 2,349.09
Compostela Valley Mangguangan
Montevista & Monkayo, Dibabawon &
16 R11-MON-0309-103 17,771.23
Compostela Valley Mangguangan
17 R11-NEW-0204-019 New Bataan, Compostela Valley Mandaya-Mansaka 92,544.68
Pantukan, Maragusan, Maco,

18 R11-PAN-0908-076 Mabini & Mawab, Compsotela Mansaka 142,018.41
Valley
Bansalan & Sta. Cruz, Davao del
19 R11-SCR-1005-034 Bagobo-Tagabawa 40,887.24
Sur
San Isidro, Santo Tomas &
20 R11-TAL-0308-071 Ata-manobo 117,546.06
Talaingod, Davao del Norte

San Isidro, Santo Tomas &
20 R11-TAL-0308-071 Ata-manobo 117,546.06
Talaingod, Davao del Norte
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3.2 Population and Settlements

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Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045
3.2 Population and Settlements
A. Population Characteristic
3.2.1 Population and Annual Population Growth Rate
Davao Region’s increasing population was placed at 4.468 Million in 2010 from 2.934 Million in 1990 to
3.676 Million in 2000. The Region ranks as the 8th most populous region among the 17 regions of the
country. This is about 20 percent of Mindanao’s, 37.6 percent of Metro Manila, and 4.8 percent of the
country’s total population (Table 3.9).
Among the provinces and cities of the Region, Davao City had the highest population at 1.4 million,
while Davao Oriental had the lowest population at 518 thousand. Davao del Norte had the highest
annual population growth rate at 2.43, while Davao del Sur had the lowest at 1.36 percent (Table 3.6).
Table 3.9 Davao Region Population, by Province/City, 1990, 2000 and 2010
Total Population
Province/HUC
1-May 1990 1-May 2000 1-May 2010
Philippines 60,703,810 76,506,928 92,337,852
Davao Region 2,933,743 3,676,163 4,468,563
Davao del Norte 590,015 743,811 945,764
Davao del Sur 632,798 758,801 868,690
Davao Oriental 394,697 446,191 517,618
Compostela Valley 466,286 580,244 687,195
Davao City 849,947 1,147,116 1,449,296
Source: PSA
Davao Region’s population distribution from 1990 to 2010 is shown in Maps 3.16 to 3.18.

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DAVAO REGION

Map 3.17
M ap 3. 17 M ap s ho win g the 2 0 00 P op ul atio n Le ve l, Dav ao Reg io n

DAVAO REGION

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Map 3.18

DAVAO REGION
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Updated Davao Region Physical Framework 33
The region’s annual average population growth rate (AAGR) is declining. Between 1990 and 2000 the
AAGR was pegged at 2.28 percent. During the 2010 censal period, it went down to 1.97 percent (Maps
3.19-3.20). In 2010, Davao City had the highest AAGR at 2.70 percent, followed by Davao del Norte
Province at 2.39 percent, wh ile Davao Oriental had the lowest at 1.36 percent (Table 3.10). Males
were about 4.8 percent higher in number compared to females, comprising 51 percent of the total
population of the region.
Table 3.10 Davao Region Annual Population Growth Rates (APGR), by Province/City,
based on 1990, 2000 and 2010 Censuses
Population Growth Rate (%)

Province/HUC
1990-2000 2000-2010 1990-2010
Philippines 2.34 1.90 2.12
Davao Region 2.28 1.97 2.12
Davao del Norte 2.34 2.43 2.39
Davao del Sur 1.83 1.36 1.60
Davao Oriental 1.23 1.50 1.36
Compostela Valley 2.21 1.71 1.96
Davao City 3.04 2.36 2.70
Source: PSA

M ap 3. 19 M ap s ho win g the 1 9 90 -2 00 0 P op ul ation G row th Ra te , Dav ao
Map 3.19
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POPULATION growth rate, 2000

DAVAO REGION

Map 3.20
POPULATION growth rate, 2010

DAVAO REGION

In 2010, the growth of population in Davao Region he T P
is due lanning
to natural increase
population across all the provinces and Davao City as computed based on the crude birth
nvironmentof E
rate (CBR) and crude death rate (CDR) per 1,000 people per year, wherein the result
In 2010, the growth of population in Davao Region was due to the natural increase of the population
shows a positive
across all rate of
the provinces natural
and Davao increase (RNI) (Table
City as computed based3.8).
on the crude birth rate (CBR) and crude
death rate (CDR) per 1,000 people per year, wherein the result shows a positive rate of natural increase
Table 3.8 Population
(RNI) (Table 3.11). Growth as a Factor of Rate of Natural Increase, by Live
Births
Table 3.11 and Total Growth
Population Deaths, byFactor
as a Province/City, 2010
of Rate of Natural Increase, by Live Births and Total
Deaths, by Province/City, 2010
Province/HUC Population Livebirths Total Deaths Rate of
Livebirths Total Deaths Natural
Number Crude Number Crude Rate of Natural
Province/HUC Population Increase
Birth Crude
RateBirth Death
Crude Increase
Number Number (RNI)(RNI)
Rate RateRate
Death
Davao Region
Davao Region 4,468,563
4,468,563 85,743 85,743 19.1819.18 24,071
24,071 5.38
5.38 1.38
1.38
Compostela Valley Valley 687,195687,19510,416 10,416 15.1515.15 2,471
Compostela 2,471 3.59
3.59 1.15
1.15
Davao del Norte

Davao del Norte 945,764945,76420,225 20,225 21.3821.38 6,034
6,034 6.38
6.38 1.50
1.50
Davao
Davao del Sur del Sur 868,690868,69012,375 12,375 14.2414.24 3,893
3,893 4.48
4.48 0.98
0.98
Davao Oriental 517,618 6,404 12.37 2,073 4.00 0.84
Davao Oriental
Davao City
517,618
1,449,296
6,404 36,323 12.3725.00 2,073
9,601
4.00
6.62
0.84
1.83
Davao City
Source: DOH/PSA 1,449,296 36,323 25.00 9,601 6.62 1.83
Source: DOH/PSA
3.2.2 Population
3.2.2 Population Size Size and
and Distribution
Figure 3.2
Distribution
In 2010, Davao City had the biggest population Population Distribution, by Province/
at 1.4 million or 32.4 percent of the entire City, Davao Region, 2010
region, followed by the provinces of Davao
In
del 2010,
Norte, Davao CitySur
Davao del hadandthe highest
Compostela Dvo. del
Davao Norte
population
Valley, while at
Davao1.4Oriental
millionhadorthe32.4
least City 21%
population
percent of at 11.6
the percent
entire (Figure
region, 3.2) by
followed 32% Dvo. del
Sur
the provinces of Davao del Norte, Composte Davao
Davao City is the fourth largest city in the 20%
Davao del Sur and Compostela Valley, la Valley Oriental
country in terms of population, next to the 15% 12%
while
cities ofDavao
Quezon,Oriental had
Manila and the lowest
Caloocan with 2.7
population at 11.61.48
million, 1.6 million, percent (Figure
million, 3.2)
respectively.
Davao City is the fourth largest city in Source: PSA
the country, next to the cities of Quezon, Manila, Caloocan and Cebu with 2.7 million, 1.6
million, 1.48 million and 866 thousand population, respectively.
3.2.3 Population Density and Urbanization
3.2.3
In 2010,Population
Davao Region Density
registered and Urbanization
a population density of 227 persons per square kilometer,
representing an increase of 25.4 percent (or 46 persons) from 186 persons per square kilometer in
2000. In 1990, about 149 persons resided in every square kilometer of land (Table 3.12)
In 2010, Davao Region registered a population density of 227 persons per square
kilometer, representing an increase of 25.4 percent (or 46 persons) from 186 persons
perTable 3.12kilometer
square Populationinand Density,
2000. Regionabout
In 1990, XI, 1990, 2000
149 and 2010
persons resided in every square
kilometer of Census
land (Table
Year
3.9) Total Population Population Density
1990 2,933,743 149
2000 and Density, Region XI, 1990, 2000 and 2010
3,676,163 186
2010 4,468,563 227
Census
Source:Year
PSA Total Population Population Density
1990 2,933,743 149
2000 3,676,163 186
2010 Updated Davao Region4,468,563
Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 37 227
In 2010, Davao In 2010,
Region hadDavao Region
a density hadper
of 227 a Fig ure 3 .3
density of 227 per square
square kilometer. It was the highest population Po pu lati on D e nsi ty by Re gi on , 2 0 1 0
kilometer. It is the highest
density in Mindanao and 8th among all regions
population density in Mindanao
in the country. and
However, this was
8th among lower inthan
all regions the
the country’s 308 persons
country. per square
However, kilometer
this was lower
(Figure 3.3). than the country’s 308 persons
per square kilometer (Figure 3.3).
Among the provinces and cities of the Region,
Among
Davao City, which is the
the provinces
regional and citieswas
center, of
the Region, Davao City, which is
the most densely-populated with 517 persons
considered as the regional center,
per square kilometer, while Davao Oriental was
was the most densely-populated
the most sparsely-populated
with 517 persons at 103 persons
per square per
square kilometer. Davao del Norte registered the
kilometer, while Davao Oriental
was the most
second highest population sparsely-populated
density at 281 persons
at 103 persons
per square kilometer, followed by Davao per del square
Sur
kilometer. Davao del Norte
and Compostela Valley at 216 and 157 persons
registered the second highest
per square kilometer,
populationrespectively (Table
density at 281 3.13). per square kilometer, followed by Davao del Sur and
persons
Overall, the Region’s densities
Compostela followed
Valley at 216a rising trend
and 157 consistent
persons with population
per square kilometer, growth.
respectively (Table
2.5). Overall, the Region’s densities followed a rising trend consistent with population
Notably, Davao growth.
City’s population density of 517 persons per square kilometer was lower compared
to the country’s other major cities, such as Manila (42,858), Quezon City (16,617), Cebu City (2,750)
and Cagayan deNotably,
Oro CityDavao City’s
(1,458). population
This was due density of 517
to Davao City’spersons per square
large land kilometer to
area compared was
thelower
other
compared to the country’s other major cities, such as Manila (42,858), Quezon City
regional capitals(16,617),
that allow the dispersal of people over a wider space.
Cebu City (2,750) and Cagayan de Oro City (1,458). This was due to Davao
City’s large land area compared to the other regional capitals that allow the dispersal of
The Region’s toppeople
ten most-densely populated cities and municipalities were Tagum City (1,295), Sulop
over a wider space.
(897), Panabo City (701), Sarangani Island (663), Sto. Tomas (540), Davao City (517), Digos City (516),
The Region’s
Padada (488), Carmen top ten
(454), and most-densely
Hagonoy populated
(435). Five cities densely-populated
of the most and municipalities were
areasaswere
follows:
in the
Tagum City (1,295), Sulop (897), Panabo City (701), Sarangani Island (663),
province of Davao del Sur while the rest were mostly in Davao del Norte. Tagum City, as the Region’s Sto. Tomas
(540), Davao
most densely populated area,Cityhad
(517), Digos City
a density (516),
which wasPadada
4.5 times(488), Carmen
higher than(454), and
that of itsHagonoy
province,
(435). Five of the most densely-populated areas is in the province of Davao del Sur while
Davao del Nortetheand about five times higher than that of the region’s average (Map 3.6-3.8). On the
rest were mostly in Davao del Norte. Tagum City, as the Region’s most densely
other hand, the least densely-populated
populated area had a density municipalities
which was 4.5were Laak,
times Banaybanay,
higher than that Manay, Don Marcelino,
of its province, Davao
Kiblawan, Jose Abad Santos,
del Norte and Malita, Governor
about five Generoso,
times higher Maragusan
than that and San
of the region’s Isidro.(Map 3.6-3.8).
average
On the other hand, the least densely-populated municipalities were Laak, Banaybanay,
Table 3.13 Population Density,
Manay, Don by Province/City,
Marcelino, Davao
Kiblawan, Jose Region,
Abad 1990,
Santos, 2000
Malita, and 2010
Governor Generoso,
Maragusan and San Isidro.
Province/City Land Area Population (in Thousand) Density
(in sq. km.)Density,1990
by Province/City,
2000 Davao
2010 Region,
1990 1990,
2000 20002010
and
2010
Davao Region 19,721.09 2,934 3,676 4,469 149 186 227
Compostela Valley 4,487.26 466 580 687 104 129 157
Province/City
Davao del Norte Land Area
3,366.59 Population
590 (in744
Thousand)946 175 Density
221 281
(in sq. 1990 2000 2010 1990 2000 2010
Davao del Sur 4,018.31 633 759 869 157 189 216
km.)
Davao Oriental 5,042.94 395 446 518 78 88 103
Davao Region 19,721.09 2,934 3,676 4,469 149 186 227
Davao CityCompostela Valley 2,805.99
4,487.26
850
466
1,147
580
1,449
687
303
104
409
129
517
157
Source: PSA XI/DENR
Davao XI
del Norte 3,366.59 590 744 946 175 221 281
Davao del Sur 4,018.31 633 759 869 157 189 216
Davao Oriental 5,042.94 395 446 518 78 88 103
Davao City 2,805.99 850 1,147 1,449 303 409 517
Source: PSA XI/DENR XI
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NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY XI
In terms of urbanization level or the proportion of urban population to total population, a new set
of criteria was adopted by the Philippine Statistical Authority in October 2003 pursuant to NSCB
Resolution No. 9, s. 2003. This has replaced the definition adopted since the 1970 Census, which used
to consider population density, street pattern, and presence of establishments and facilities for basic
services. The new definition adopts the following criteria for a barangay to be considered urban: (1) a
population size of 5,000 or more, or (2) at least one establishment with a minimum of 100 employees,
or (3) 5 or more establishments with a minimum of 10 employees and 5 or more facilities within a two-
kilometer radius.
Based on the new criteria, Davao Region posted a 59.3 percent urbanization level in 2010, which indicated
that 2.6 million out of its 4.5 million population lived in areas classified as urban. The rural population
numbered 1.9 million and accounted for 40.7 percent of the total population. Davao Region’s urban
level was higher than the country’s average of 45.3 percent. The Region had the highest urbanization
level in Mindanao, followed by SOCCSKSARGEN at 46.5 percent; Northern Mindanao at 41.3 percent;
Zamboanga Peninsula at 33.9 percent; Caraga at 27.5 percent; and ARMM at 13.7 percent. Compared
to the entire country, Davao Region was third, next to NCR (100%) and Region IV-Calabarzon (59.7%).
Davao Region’s provinces have experienced increasing urban levels from 1990 to 2010. Among
provinces, Davao del Norte posted the highest urbanization level at 63.9 percent while Davao Oriental
had the lowest at 35.2 percent (Table 3.14).
Table 3.14 Urban-Rural Population, by Province and Percentage Share Davao Region,
1990, 2000 and 2010
Province/City 1990 % 2000 % 2010* %
Davao Oriental 394,697 446,191 517,618
Urban 103,627 26.2 175,754 39.4 182,356 35.2
Rural 291,069 73.8 270,437 60.6 335,262 64.8
Davao del Norte 588,730 743,811 945,764
Urban 205,117 34.8 217,508 29.2 604,191 63.9
Rural 383,613 65.2 526,303 70.8 341,573 39.1
Davao del Sur 632,701 758,801 868,690
Urban 132,468 20.9 171,227 22.6 311,032 35.8
Rural 500,233 79.1 587,524 77.4 557,658 64.2
Compostela Valley 466,286 580,244 687,195
Urban 101,734 21.8 152,225 26.2 296,432 43.1
Rural 364,552 78.2 428,019 73.8 390,763 56.9
Davao City 849,947 1,147,116 1,449,296
Urban 558,225 65.7 666,846 58.1 1,255,030 86.6
Rural 291,717 34.3 480,270 41.9 194,266 13.4
Region XI 2,932,361 3,676,163 4,468,563
Urban 1,101,171 37.6 1,383,560 37.6 2,649,039 59.3
Rural 1,831,184 62.4 2,292,553 62.4 1,819,524 40.7
Note: Using new urban population classification criteria
Source: PSA
Davao City, being the Region’s premier city and hub of Southern Philippines, experienced the highest
urbanization level of 86.6 percent with its bustling socioeconomic activities, diverse population, and
modern amenities. Other cities and municipalities with high urbanization levels were Talaingod,
(100%), Tagum City, (89%); Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, (86.6%); Digos City, (77.7%); Santo Tomas, Davao

del Norte, (76.5%); Pantukan, Compostela Valley, ((76.5%); Braulio Dujali, Davao del Norte (70.5%); and
Mati City, (61.8%). Following is a table on the urbanization levels of the Region’s municpalities in 2007
and 2010 (Table 3.15).
Table 3.15 Urban Population, by Province, City and Municipality, Percentage Share and
Average Annual Growth Rate, Region XI, 2007 & 2010
Average
Annual
Total Population Urban Population Percent Urban
Province/City/Municipality Change (in
percent)
2007 2010 2007 2010 2007 2010 2007
REGION XI - DAVAO REGION 4,159,469 4,468,563 2,254,933 2,649,039 54.2 59.3 3.04
COMPOSTELA VALLEY 637,366 687,195 208,714 296,432 32.7 43.1 9.6
Compostela 69,849 81,934 30,281 46,979 43.4 57.3 9.70
Laak (San Vicente) 66,607 70,856 6,415 7,150 9.6 10.1 1.7
Mabini (Doña Alicia) 35,308 36,807 5,882 21,336 16.7 58 51.44
Maco 70,906 72,235 9,945 17,455 14 24.2 20.01
Maragusan (san Mariano) 51,547 55,503 13,551 19,184 26.30 34.60 9.57
Mawab 34,656 35,698 9,349 10,031 27 28.1 1.34
Monkayo 90,971 94,827 37,692 48,627 41.4 51.3 7.41
Montevista 35,192 39,602 7,789 8,367 22.1 21.1 -1.53
Nabunturan (Capital) 67,365 73,196 25,282 33,822 37.5 46.2 7.20
New Bataan 45,309 47,470 23,358 23,379 51.6 49.3 -1.51
Pantukan 69,656 79,067 39,170 60,102 56.2 76.0 10.58
DAVAO DEL NORTE 847,440 945,764 478,415 604,191 56.5 63.9 4.19
Asuncion (Saug) 50,731 55,844 14,047 15,692 27.7 28.1 0.48
Braulio E. Dujali 24,886 28,339 17,468 19,993 70.2 70.5 0.14
Carmen 61,656 69,199 24,922 32,165 40.4 46.5 4.80
Kapalong 61,763 68,261 28,720 38,736 46.5 56.7 6.83
New Corella 46,311 50,699 15,348 24,782 33.1 48.9 13.89
City of Panabo 154,329 174,364 98,772 128,114 64 73.5 4.72
Island Garden City of Samal 90,291 95,874 15,458 17,573 17.1 18.3 2.29
San Isidro 24,696 25,548 - - - - -
Santo Tomas 97,210 109,269 55,596 83,587 57.2 76.5 10.18
City of Tagum (Capital) 215,967 242,801 192,674 217,983 89.2 89.8 0.22
Talaingod 19,600 25,566 15,410 25,566 78.6 100.0 8.36
DAVAO DEL SUR (Excluding
822,406 868,690 264,713 311,032 32.2 35.8 3.60
Davao City)
Bansalan 54,246 56,496 16,323 16,373 30.1 29 -1.23
City of Digos (Capital) 145,514 149,891 108,398 116,501 74.5 77.7 1.41
Don Marcelino 35,166 41,942 5,378 6,630 15.3 15.8 1.08
Hagonoy 46,648 49,107 9,996 10,550 21.4 21.5 0.16
Jose Abad Santos (Trinidad) 62,513 69,631 5,742 6,556 9.2 9.4 0.72
Kiblawan 43,054 44,618 - - - - -
Magsaysay 45,005 49,141 6,315 12,212 14.0 24.9 21.16
Malalag 35,241 35,295 6,105 6,156 17.3 17.4 0.19
Malita 106,135 109,568 31,616 41,570 29.8 37.9 8.34
Matanao 49,806 51,382 - - - - -
Padada 25,127 25,724 - - - - -
Santa Cruz 76,113 81,093 55,099 68,280 72.4 84.2 5.16
Santa Maria 48,362 49,349 13,294 13,983 27.5 28.3 0.96
Sarangani 20,394 23,290 - 5,429 - 23.3 -
Sulop 29,082 32,163 6,447 6,792 22.2 21.1 -1.68
Davao City 1,366,153 1,449,296 1,147,714 1,255,030 84 86.6 1.02
DAVAO ORIENTAL 486,104 517,618 155,377 182,354 32 35.2 3.23
Baganga 48,355 53,426 12,542 13,019 25.9 24.4 -1.97
Banaybanay 35,693 39,121 8,324 9,142 23.3 23.4 0.14
Boston 11,176 12,670 - - - - -
Caraga 34,278 36,912 - 5,188 - 14.1 -
Cateel 33,109 38,579 6,981 13,447 21.1 34.9 18.26
Governor Generoso 46,745 50,372 7,614 8,310 16.3 16.5 0.41
Lupon 60,133 61,723 21,629 27,010 36 43.8 6.76
Manay 38,067 40,577 14,704 16,249 38.6 40 1.19
City of Mati (Capital) 122,046 126,143 71,874 77,895 58.9 61.8 1.61
San Isidro 32,139 32,424 11,709 12,094 36.4 37.3 0.82
Tarragona 24,363 25,671 - - - - -
Source: PSA

3.2.4 Doubling Time
Based on the current trend of growth (2000 -2010 average annual growth rates), Davao Region’s
doubling time is approximately 36 years in 2046, the same with the Phillipines. Davao del Norte has
the fastest doubling time at 29 years in 2039, followed by Davao City at 30 years in 2040. Davao del
Sur has the slowest doubling time at 51 years in 2061. Davao Region’s population is projected to reach
8.8 million by 2045. An additional 4.5 million population or 98 percent of the 2010 population shall be
added at the end of the plan period. The country’s population shall also increase by about 93 percent
from about 92 million in 2010 to 178 million in 2045 (Table 3.16)
Table 3.16 Projected Population and Doubling Time by Province/City, Region XI
Doubling
Province/City 2010 2020 2030 2045
Time
Compostela Valley 687,195 813,870 963,894 1,242,336 41 years (2051)
Davao del Norte 945,764 1,202,561 1,529,080 2,192,372 29 years (2039)
Davao del Sur 868,690 994,504 1,138,538 1,394,627 51 years (2061)
Davao Oriental 517,618 600,490 696,628 870,446 47 years (2057)
Davao City 1,449,296 1,831,089 2,313,456 3,285,400 30 years (2040)
Region XI 4,468,563 5,431,776 6,602,611 8,848,635 36 years (2046)
At the end of the planning period, Davao City’s population will be 3.3 million, which will still be the
highest, followed by Davao del Norte at 2.2 million. Davao del Sur will have the lowest population at 870
thousand. In terms of shortest and longest doubling time period, among municipalities, topping the
list with the shortest doubling time are the municipalities of Braulio E. Dujali at 15 years and Talaingod
at 16 years, both in Davao del Norte. Both these municipalities will double their population within the
planning period. The municipality of San Isidro in Davao Oriental has the longest doubling time at 312
years. This is followed by Malalag in Davao del Sur at 122 years (Table 3.17).
Table 3.17 Cities and Municipalities with Shortest and Longest Doubling Time Period
Shortest period doubling time Longest period doubling time
Braulio E. Dujali 15 years (2025) San Isidro, DO 312 years
Talaingod 16 years (2026) Malalag 122 years
Tagum City 23 years (2033) San Isidro, DN 120 years
Cateel 23 years (2033) Padada 108 years
Compostela 24 years (2044) Kiblawan 90 years
Source of Pimary Data: PSA
For LGUs that have the shortest doubling time, it is necessary to put in place in these areas measures to
address the demand of the population for land, infrastructure facilities and utilities, and basic services.
Likewise, the construction or establishment of the necessary lifelines, such as communication, roads
and bridges, and health facilities, to reduce risk from disasters, need to be ensured.

facilitiesand
facilities andutilities,
utilities, and
and basic
basic services.
services. Likewise,
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constructionor or
establishment
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such as communication,
communication,roads
roadsand andbridges,
bridges,health facilities,
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reducerisk
reduce riskfrom
fromdisasters
disasters need
need to be
be ensured.
ensured.
3.2.5
3.2.5Other
OtherCharacteristics
Characteristics
3.2.5 Other Characteristics
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In 2010, the household size of Davao Region
4.4.
4.4.Population
Populationages
ages 1919 years
years
was recorded at 4.4. Population ages 19
oldoldand
andbelow
below comprised
comprised 44
years old and below comprised 44 percent of
percent
percent ofof total
total household
household
total household population. The age bracket
population.
population. The
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age bracket
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35-39 had the largest number of married
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hasthethelargest
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Davao Region population
is an in-migration
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area,
with a mixture of migrants. The major
cultural groups Davao
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are Cebuanos,
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Boholanos and
Manobos,
andIlonggos.
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Ilonggos.Others
Others
Bagobos,
include
include
B’laans, Samals and Agtas. Smaller
Maguindanaons,
communities
Maguindanaons, Maranaos,
Maranaos, Manobos,
of Ilocanos,
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Tagalogs,
T’bolis, Bagobos,
Warays
Bagobos,B’laans,
and Bicolanos
B’laans,Samals
Samals andand
have
Agtas.
also
Agtas.
settled in the region.
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communities of of Ilocanos,
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havealsoalso
settled
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B.
In 2010, Davao B.
Region’sExisting
Existing
settlement Settlement
Settlement
areas Pattern
Pattern
covered about 311.20 square kilometers or 1.6 percent of the
total land area of the region. From 2003 to 2010, the settlement areas increased by 122.63 percent or
In In2010,
2010,Davao
171.41 square kilometers DavaoRegion’s
(Table Region’s settlement
3.18). settlement areas
areascovered
coveredabout
about311.20
311.20square
square
kilometers
kilometers
or or
1.6
1.6percent
percentofofthe
thetotal
total land
land area of
of the
theregion.
region.From
From2003
2003 toto
2010,
2010,
thethe
settlement
settlement
areas
areas
increased
increasedbyby122.63
122.63percent
percent or 171.41
171.41square
squarekilometres
kilometres
(Table
(Table
3.15).
3.15).
Table 3.18 Existing Settlement/Built-up Areas, by Province/ City, Davao Region, 2003 and
2010 Table
Table3.15
3.15 Existing
Existing Settlement/Built-up
Settlement/Built-up Areas,
Areas,bybyProvince/
Province/City,
City,Davao
Davao
Region,
Region,2003
2003 and 2010 Existing Built-up/ Settlement Area (in
and 2010
PROVINCE/CITY sq. km) % Change
2003
Existing
Existing Built-up/
Built-up/Settlement 2010
Settlement
Compostela Valley PROVINCE/CITY
PROVINCE/CITY Area
Area(in10.23
(insq.
sq.km)
km) 36.39 % Change255.64
% Change
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2003 30.40 2010
2010 82.38 171.02
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Sur
Compostela Valley
Valley 10.23
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255.64
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4.84
139.78 11.32
11.32
311.20 133.88
133.88
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7.69 13.16
13.16 71.11
71.11
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DENR
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65.85 117.89
117.89 79.04
79.04
Dvo.
Dvo.Region
Region 139.78
139.78 311.20
311.20 122.63
122.63
Source: DENR XI
Source: DENR XI
These areas are concentrated in major urban centers such as the cities of Davao, Tagum, Panabo, IGACOS,
Digos, and Mati,These
and
Thesekey
areasprovincial
areas are growth in
areconcentrated
concentrated centers
major such centers
major urban
urban as Nabunturan,
centers such
suchasas Compostela,
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cities
cities Monkayo
of Davao,
of Davao,
Tagum, and
Tagum,
Laak in Compostela Valley;
Panabo,
Panabo, Sto. Tomas,
IGACOS,
IGACOS, Digos, Carmen
Digos, and
and Mati, and
and Kapalong
and key ingrowth
keyprovincial
provincial Davao
growth del
centersNorte;
centers such Matanao,
such
as as Hagonoy,
Nabunturan,
Nabunturan,
Sarangani IslandCompostela,
and Sta. Cruz
Compostela, in Davao
Monkayo
Monkayo anddel
and Sur;
Laak
Laak and LuponValley;
in Compostela
Compostela in Davao
Valley;
Sto. Oriental.
Sto.
Tomas,
Tomas, Carmen
Carmen andand
Kapalong
Kapalong
The rapid expansion of the settlement areas was brought 40

40 about by the increase in economic activities

and population growth, particularly the establishment of big commercial malls, expansion of Business
Process
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NATIONAL ECO N O M I C A(BPOs),
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Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte, this was attributed to the expansion of banana plantations

T P he lanning E
nvironment
by multinational companies, as well as the mining activities in Mt. Diwata and Pantukan. In the case of
Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental, this was attributed to the sugarcane plantations in Hagonoy and
Kiblawan, the operations of Franklin Baker and San Miguel Corporation in Sta. Cruz, and the Mindanao
Rice Processing Center in Matanao. In the case of Davao Oriental, this was attributed to tourism activities
and the expansion of agricultural and fishing industries.
3.2.6 Existing Network of Settlements
Davao Region’s settlement hierarchy is identified through the positive relationship of population size
and the presence or absence of specific services, commodities, and facilities. In general, the larger the
population of a settlement, the larger the scale of activities, and therefore the greater opportunities for
division of labor and specialization. The existing settlement pattern of the region is derived from the
NSS Criteria of Functional Roles of Network of Growth Areas.
Davao City serves as the Regional Center with a population of 1.4 million. Its role includes the seat of
regional government administration, political and industrial center, and area with high access to basic
services (Map 3.21).
The cities of Tagum, Panabo, Digos, and Mati are the sub-regional centers. They serve as component
cities and secondary urban growth and trade centers. Both the regional and sub-regional center are
connected to the global economy primarily through Metro Manila and other cities of the country.
On the other hand, there are about nineteen (19) cities and municipalities belonging to the provincial
centers, while the rest are local centers.
Provincial centers are emerging growth centers providing room for urban expansion, while retaining
a medium intensity of development. They have the capacity to supplement and provide services and
facilities not available in local centers. Local centers are considered agricultural production areas which
largely depend on the existing major growth and emerging growth centers for their economic and
social activities (Table 3.19).

Table 3.19 Existing Network of Settlements, Davao Region, 2010
Regional Center Sub-Regional Center Provincial Center Local Center
Davao City Tagum City Asuncion All municipalities not

Panabo City Baganga classified elsewhere
Digos City Carmen are considered local
Mati City Compostela centers
Governor Generoso
Island Garden City of Samal
Jose Abad Santos
Kapalong
Laak
Lupon
Maco
Malita
Monkayo
Nabunturan
New Corella
Pantukan
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3.3 Economy, Income and Services
A. Economic Structure
3.3.1 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) Performance
Davao Region’s total economic output as measured by its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP)
reflected an upward trend from 2003 to 2013. In 2003, its output was estimated at PhP 152.5 billion
and increased to PhP 258.5 billion in 2013, posting an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 5.4
percent during the period. This output level represents an average of 3.8 percent of the Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) from 2003 to 2013, ranking Davao Region 6th among regions in the country in terms of
contribution to total national output.
Among the Mindanao regions, Davao Region remained the top economy in terms of GRDP of which
the average annual value from 2003 to 2013 was estimated at PhP 199.4 billion (Table 3.20). The
region accounted for an annual average contribution of 26.6 percent to Mindanao’s economy from
2003 to 2013. It was followed closely by Northern Mindanao with an average share of 25.6 percent,
SOCCSKSARGEN with 19.3 percent, Zamboanga Peninsula with 14.7 percent, Caraga Region with
7.9 percent, and lastly, ARMM with 5.8 percent (Figure 3.5).
The approximate value of goods produced per person in an economy is measured through the Per
Capita GRDP, which is an indicator of standard of living. The per capita GRDP of Davao Region in 2011
reached PhP 49,112 and increased to PhP 54,359 in 2013, translating to an average annual rate of 5.2
percent. The growth in per capita GRDP indicates the pace of income growth per head of the population.
Table 3.20 GRDP Values, Growth Rates and Per Capita GRDP of Mindanao Regions, 2003, 2005,
2007, 2009, 2011and 2013 (at constant 2000 prices)
Value ( in billion pesos) Ave.

2013 Per
AAGR Share
Ave. Capita
( in %) to GDP
Region Value GDP/
2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 (2003- (in %,
(2003- GRDP (in
2013) 2003-
2013) pesos)
2013)
Zamboanga
86.8 96.6 105.9 115.4 117.2 137.9 109.7 4.7 38,064 2.1
Peninsula
Northern
141.4 158.5 183.0 198.1 223.2 252.6 192.8 6.0 55,060 3.7
Mindanao
Davao Region 152.5 169.3 188.3 205.7 225.4 258.5 199.4 5.4 54,359 3.8
SOCCKSARGEN 113.3 122.8 139.8 148.1 159.3 186.4 144.6 5.1 41,996
CARAGA 44.7 47.9 55.3 58.3 70.0 83.5 59.5 6.5 32,752 1.1
ARMM 35.8 39.1 42.8 44.6 47.5 49.7 43.4 3.3 14,566 0.8
MINDANAO
574.5 634.2 715.1 770.2 842.7 968.8 749.3 5.4 -
(total)
NCR 1,353.9 1,580.8 1,821.0 1,898.6 2,102.9 2,455.3 1,869.8 6.1 195,806 35.5
PHILIPPINE
4,013.6 4,477.5 5,055.0 5,297.2 5,910.2 6,765.5 5,251.4 5.4 68,897
(total)
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

ce: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Compared with other regions in Mindanao, the 2013 per capita GRDP for Davao Region
But in comparison with NCR and the national level, the per
is lower by 260.21 percent and 26.74 percent, respectively.
T P
was second highest, following Northern Mindanao with a per capita GRDP of PhP 55,060.
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GRDP of Davao Region E
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Compared in terms otherofregions
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Mindanao,
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M in danao GDP, 2 003-2013 2013 per capita GRDP for Davao Region
Mindanao GDP, 2003-2013 fluctuated (Figure 3.4). Northern Mindanao
second highest, following
with a per capita GRDP of PhP 55,060. But in
In 2013, with
comparison theNCRregion achievedlevel,
and the national a the
remarkable performance in
per capita GRDP of Davao Region was lower byterms of real
GRDPpercent
260.21 growthand at 26.74
6.8 percent in 2013,
percent, respectively.
higher than the regional plan target of 5.6
percent, with the Services Sector
However, in terms of growth, the region’s
contributing 52.8 percent to the regional
performance from 2003 to 2013 fluctuated.
output, followed by the Industry Sector at
31.7 percent and Agriculture, Hunting,
InForestry
2013, andthe Fishing
region atachieved
15.5 percent.a remarkable
This
performance in terms of real
growth was spurred by the improvement GRDP growth at 6.8
percent,
in the Industry Sector that was driven by of
higher than the regional plan target
5.6
thepercent, with the
double-digit Services
growth of Sector contributing
its subsectors,
Source: PSA
52.8 percent
namely: to the regional
construction; output,
miningfollowedand by
quarrying; electricity, gas and water; and manufacturing. the Industry Sector at 31.7 percent and Agriculture,
Hunting, Forestry and Fishing at 15.5 percent. This growth was spurred by the improvement in the
Industry
The Sector that was
strongest driven
growth by the double-digit
recorded for the period growth
was ofinits2012
subsectors,
at 7.4namely:
percent construction;
which
mining and quarrying;
surpassed electricity,
the growth gas and water;
performance of NCRandand manufacturing.
national average at 7.0 percent and 6.8
percent, respectively (Figure 3.5). This remarkable improvement was pushed by the
followinggrowth
The strongest sectors,recorded
viz; construction (5.7%),
for the period was manufacturing (14.0%),
in 2012 at 7.4 percent, finance
which (12.1%)
surpassed theand
growth
real estate sectors (10.8%). Davao Region led in the development of
performance of NCR and the national average at 7.0 percent and 6.8 percent, respectively (Figure 3.5). real estate and
business services
This remarkable improvementas it was
strengthens
pushed byitstheposition as the
construction financial
(5.7%), and services
manufacturing hubfinance
(14.0%), of
Southern Philippines.
(12.1%) and real estate sectors (10.8%). Davao Region led in the development of real estate and business
services as it strengthened its position as the financial and services hub of Southern Philippines.
From 2003 to 2013, the slowest growth rate for the period was recorded in 2008 and
From2011 both
2003 to at the
2013, 3.7 slowest
percent.growth
As with thefor
rates rest ofperiod
the the country, the slowinGRDP
were recorded 2008 andgrowth
2011 inboth
2008at 3.7
wasAsbrought
percent. with theabout
rest of by
thethe global
country, theeconomic
slow GRDPcrisis
growth which
in 2008 affected the region’s
was brought about by mineral
the global
exports to the world market and slowed down the mining and quarrying sector which
economic crisis which affected the region’s mineral exports to the world market and slowed down the
posted a negative 8.7 percent growth in 2008, as well as the financial and construction
mining and quarrying sector which posted a negative 8.7 percent growth, as well as the financial and
sectors which grew sluggishly at 2 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the
construction sectors, which grew sluggishly at 2 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the
2011 growth was pulled down by the lower output of the Industry Sector, particularly in
2011 the
growth wasand
mining pulled down by
quarrying theconstruction
and lower output of the Industry
subsectors due to Sector,
lesserparticularly
gold sold to in the mining
formal
and quarrying and construction subsectors, due to lesser gold
channels and under spending of government for infrastructure projects. sold to formal channels and under-
spending of government for infrastructure projects.
Fig ure 3. 5 GD P/ GRD P Gro wth Rates,
M in da nao Re gio n s, NCR,
Ph il ipp in es 20 0 3 -2 01 3
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Figure 3.6 GDP/GRDP Growth Rates, Mindanao Regions, NCR, Philippines 2003-2013
Relative to growth
Relative
Relative totoperformance for the same
growth performance
growth performance for
for
period, Davao
the Region
same placed
period,
the same period, Davao Regionthird
Davao among the
Region
Mindanao
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placed asamong
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among the by its
the average
Mindanao
Mindanao
annualgrowthrateof5.4percent,which
regionsasas reflected
regions reflected by by itsits average
average
was the samegrowth
annual
annual as thatrate
growth of the
rate of national
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5.4 percent,
5.4 percent,
Mindanao averages.
which is the The
same region
as
which is the same as that of the grew
that faster
of the
than national
SOCCSKSARGEN
nationaland (5.1%),averages.
andMindanao
Mindanao Zamboanga
averages. The
The
Peninsula (4.7%)
region
region and ARMM
grew
grew (3.3%)
faster
faster but came
than
than
third to Caraga Region’s
SOCCSKSARGEN AAGR
(5.1%),
SOCCSKSARGEN (5.1%), Zamboanga of 6.5 percent
Zamboanga
and Northern
Peninsula Mindanao’s
Peninsula (4.7%) and
(4.7%) 6.0 percent
and ARMM (Table
ARMM (3.3%)
(3.3%)
butcame
3.20). but came third
third toto Caraga
Caraga Region’s
Region’s
AAGRofof 6.5
AAGR 6.5 percent
percent and and Northern
Northern
Mindanao’s 6.0 percent (Table
Mindanao’s 6.0 percent (Table 3.5). 3.5). Source:
Source: PSA
PSA
3.3.2 Gross Value-Added
The region’s sectoral output showed an increasing trend over the ten-year period (2003-2013). In terms
3.3.2Gross
3.3.2
of percentage GrosstoValue-Added
share Value-Added
the GRDP, the Services sector contributed the most to the regional economy
with an average share of 50.5 percent from 2003 to 2013, translating to an annual average value of PhP
101.1 TheTheregion’s
billion.region’s sectoraloutput
It wassectoral
followed output showed an
by the showed
Industry an increasing
Sector with antrend
increasing over
average
trend over the
theten-year
share of period
period(2003-
28.8 percent
ten-year (PhP 57.7
(2003-
billion) 2013).
2013). InInterms
and lastly, terms ofofpercentage
percentage
the Agriculture, share
Fishing to the
and to
share the GRDP,
Forestry (AFF) Services
GRDP, Sector with
Services sector
20.7 contributed
sector percent the
(Figure
contributed the most
3.6).
most
to the regional economy with an average share of 50.5 percent
to the regional economy with an average share of 50.5 percent from 2003 to 2013 from 2003 to 2013
In terms (Figure
(Figure 3),3),translating
of growth, translating
however, tottohan
an annual average
e Industry
annual average
sector value
was of
of PhP
the fastest
value 101.1
PhPwith
101.1anbillion.
AAGR ItItis
billion.of isfollowed
6.8 followedby
percent from
by
2003 to the
the2013.Industry Sector
It wasSector
Industry followedwith an
withclosely average share
by Services
an average of 28.8
sharesector percent
withpercent
of 28.8 (PhP
6.3 percent 57.7
(PhPaverage billion) and
growthand
57.7 billion) lastly,
andlastly,
finally,
theAgriculture,
AFF sector
the Agriculture,
with Fishingand
1.2 percent.
Fishing andForestry
Forestry (AFF)
(AFF) Sector
Sector with
with 20.7
20.7percent (Figure3.6).
percent(Figure 3.6).
InInterms
In terms oftermsofofgrowth,
growth,
contribution however,
ofhowever, Industry
the sub-sectors
Industry sector
tosector exhibited
the region’s the
thefastest
economy,
exhibited growth
growthwith
manufacturing
fastest anan
was
with AAGR
the ofof
biggest
AAGR
6.8economic
source6.8
of percentfrom
percent from
output2003-2013. ItIt is
in 2013 at 20.1
2003-2013. is percent,
followedfollowed
followed closely
closely bybyServices
by trading sector
sectorwith
Services(19.5%), with6.3
6.3percent
agriculture (14.4%),
percent
average
then construction growth
average growth and
and other finally,
services
and finally, AFF sector
(tied,
AFF sector with
9.7%), 1.2
transport
with percent.
and communication and RERBA (tied, 7.8%)
1.2 percent.
(Table 3.21).
InInterms
termsofofcontribution
contribution ofof the
the sub-sectors
sub-sectors to to the
the region’s
region’s economy,
economy,manufacturing
manufacturingwas was
Tablethe
3.21 Gross
thebiggest Value
biggestsource Added, By
source ofof economicSector
economic output and Sub-Sector,
output in 2013 Davao
at 20.1 Region,
percent, 2003, 2005,2007,
followed
in 2013 at 20.1 percent, followed by tradingby trading
2009,(19.5%),
2011
(19.5%),and 2013 (at constant
agriculture
agriculture (14.4%),2000
(14.4%), thenprices)
then construction and
construction and other
otherservices
services(tied,
(tied,9.7%),
9.7%),transport
transport
and communication and RERBA (tied, 7.8%)
and communication and RERBA (tied, 7.8%) (Table 3.18). (Table 3.18).
AAGR
Value ( in billion pesos)
(in %, 2003-2013)
Table 3.18 Gross
Gross Value
SECTOR/SUBSECTORS
Table 3.18 Value Added,
Added, By
By Sector
Sector and
and Sub-Sector, Davao
Sub -Sector,Ave.
Davao Region, 2003,
Value Region, 2003,
2005,2007, 2003
2009, 2005
20112007
and 2009 (at
2013 2011constant
2013 2000 prices)
2005,2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 (at constant(2003-2013) 2000 prices)
1. Agriculture, Forestry and
Fishing
35.4 38.9 Value (( 41.9
40.9
Value in
in billion
43.3 pesos)
billion 40.0
pesos) 40.6 1.2
AAGR
AAGR
Agriculture and Forestry 35.4
2003 38.9
200 40.9
200 39.7
2009 40.7
201 37.1
201 39.4
Ave. (in
0.5 (in%,%,
SECTOR/SUBSECTORS 2003
SECTOR/SUBSECTORS
Fishing -
200 -
200 -
2009
2.2
201 2.8
2.6
201 2.6 Ave.Value
Value 6.02003-
55 7
7 11 33 (2003-
(2003- 2003-
2. Industry 42.4 46.7 53.5 62.1 64.5 82.0 57.72013) 2013)
6.8 2013)
2013)
Mining and Quarrying 6.5 6.4 5.6 5.3 4.2 2.0 4.9 -11.3
1.1.Agriculture,
Agriculture,
35.4 38.9 40.9 41.9 43.3 40.0 40.6
Manufacturing
Forestryand andFishing
Fishing 35.4
24.1 38.9
28.4 40.9
31.7 41.9 43.3 40.0
36.7 39.7 52.0 34.9 40.6 8.0 1.21.2
Forestry
Construction 10.2 10.3 14.5 18.3 18.3 25.2 16.0 9.4
Agricultureand
Agriculture and Forestry 35.4 38.9 40.9 39.7 40.7
40.7 2.837.1
37.1 1.9 39.4 0.5
Electricity, GasForestry
& Water 35.4
1.4 38.9
1.6 40.9
1.7 39.7 2.3
1.8 39.4 7.6 0.5
Fishing
Fishing - - - 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.6 6.0
3. Services 74.3- 83.5- 94.1 - 101.72.2117.7 2.6136.5 2.8101.1 2.6 6.3 6.0
2.2.Transportation,
Industry Storage &
Industry 42.4
42.4 46.7
46.7 53.5
53.5 62.1
62.1 64.5 64.5 82.0 82.0 57.7
57.7 6.8
6.8
10.3 13.0 14.4 16.1 18.1 20.2 15.4 7.0
Mining andQuarrying
Communication
Mining and Quarrying 6.5
6.5 6.4
6.4 5.6
5.6 5.3
5.3 4.2
4.2 2.0
2.0 4.9
4.9 -11.3
-11.3
Trade and
ManufacturingRepair of Motor 24.1 28.4 31.7 36.7 39.7 52.0 34.9 8.0
Manufacturing
Vehicles, Personal and
24.1
28.6
28.4
32.0
31.7
36.2
36.7 43.739.750.5 52.0 38.2 34.9
37.9 5.8
8.0
Construction
Construction
Household Goods
10.2
10.2 10.3
10.3 14.5
14.5 18.3
18.3 18.3 18.3 25.2 25.2 16.0
16.0 9.4
9.4
Electricity,Gas
Electricity, Gas&&Water
Water 1.4
1.4 1.6
1.6 1.7
1.7 1.8
1.8 2.3
2.3 2.8
2.8 1.9
1.9 7.6
7.6
101. 117.
101. 117. 136. 136.
3.3.Services
Services 74.3 83.5
74.3
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83.5 94.1 94.1
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Framework7 55
101.1
101.1 6.3
6.3
7 7 2015-2045
Plan,
Household Goods
community, household)
Financial Intermediation
Source: PSA 6.7 7.5 9.0 9.7 10.7 13.6 9.5 7.4
Real Estate, Renting and
Business
Public Administration &
3.3.3
Defense,
9.7
Agriculture, Fishery
Compulsory 4.8
10.4 12.0
and Forestry
5.0 5.3
13.1 16.8
he
(AFF)6.3Sector
5.8
20.1
lanning
7.1
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5.7
nvironment
7.5
4.0
T P E
Financial
Social SecurityIntermediation 6.7 7.5 9.0 9.7 10.7 13.6 9.5 7.4
TheEstate,
OtherReal performance
Services (health,and of the 9.7
Renting Agriculture,
10.4
Hunting,
12.0 13.1 Fig16.8
ure 20.1
3. 6 13.6 GV A Av erag
7.5 e
Business
Forestry and Fisheries (AHFF) from 2003- 19.1 22.1 25.0
education, recreation, 12.7 14.3 16.3 Sh are 18.1
to GRD P,7.0
Public
2013 Administration
has been &relatively slow, with the growth
community, household) 2 00 3- 2 01 3 (i n
Defense, Compulsory Social 4.8 5.0 5.3 5.8 6.3 7.1 5.7 4.0
of the sector quite modest,
Source: PSA
Security
posting annual pe rce nt)
growth
Other rate
Services of 1.2 percent. In 2013, the
(health,
sector posted
education, a negative12.7
recreation, 8.1 percent
14.3 growth.19.1
16.3 22.1 25.0 18.1 7.0
Agriculture
community, and forestry declined by 8.8
household)
3.3.3 Agriculture,
percent
Source: PSAin2013. Fishing,Fishery and hand,
on the other Forestry (AFF) Sector
decelerated from 4.3 percent in 2012 to 2.7
The
percent performance
in of the
(Figure
Fishery3.7).
Agriculture, Hunting,
and Forestry (AFF) Sector Fig ure 3. 6 GV A Av erag e
3.3.3 2013
Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries (AHFF) from 2003- Sh are to GRD P,
The
2013 has been
performance of
relatively
the
slow,
Agriculture,
with the
Hunting,
growth Figure 3.7 GVA Average
Forestry 2 00 3- 2
Share 01
to 3
GRDP, (i n
2003-2013
The poor performance of this Sector in 2013
and
of the
Fisheries
sector
(AHFF)
quite modest,
during the
posting annual pe rce nt)
was largely attributed to period 2003-2013 of
the onslaught has
been
growth
relatively
rate slow,
of 1.2 percent.
with the growth
In 2013, the
Typhoon Pablo in December 2012,ofdamaging
the sector
quitesector
modest, posted postinga negative
a n annual8.1 percent
growth rategrowth.
of 1.2
agricultural production areas and critical infrastructure, such as irrigation facilities and
Agriculture
percent. and forestry declined by 8.8
farm toInmarket2013, the roads.sector posted a negative 8.1
percent
percent growth. in 2013. Fishing,
Agriculture andonforestry
the other hand,
declined
decelerated
by 8.8 percent in from 2013. 4.3 percent
Fishing, in 2012
on the other to 2.7
hand,
3.3.4
percentIndustry
decelerated from in
2013 Sector
(Figure 3.7).
4.3 percent in 2012 to 2.7 percent in
2013 (Figure 3.8).
The poor performance of this Sector in 2013
ThewasRegion’s
largely Industry
attributed Sector recorded
toSector
the onslaught a total output of of P82.0 billion in 2013, from P42.3
The poor
billion performance
in 2003 at in of
constant this 2000 prices in 2013 was
(Table 3. 2). While this sector accounted for the
Typhoon
largely Pablo
attributed to the December
onslaught of 2012, Typhoon damaging Pablo
biggest
2ndagricultural share of
production the GRDP
areas at and an average
critical of 28.8 percent,
infrastructure, such it has shown a facilities
as irrigation fluctuating and
in but
December
generally 2012, damaging
increasing agricultural production
growth over the ten-year period (2003-2013). From a modest 6.6
areas farm to market
and critical roads.
percent growth infrastructure,
in 2003, it such remarkably as irrigation grew by 11.4 percent in 2007 and further
facilities and farm-to-market
increased by 16.2 percent roads.in 2013. On the average, the Industry sector grew by 6.8
3.3.4from
percent Industry
2003-2013 Sector making it the fastest growing sector in the region.
3.3.4 Industry Sector
F ig ur e 3. 7 G V A G r o w t h R a t e s b y I nd us t r i a l Or i g in ,
Figure 3.8 GVA Growth Rates by Industrial Origin, 2003-2013 (in percent)
The remarkable growth Figrecorded ure 3. 7 2 00GV 3-A 2Gro
01 3wth ( i n Rate
p e r c en t )y I nd ustri al Ori gin ,
s bbillion
The The Region’s
Region’s Industry
in 2013 (16.2%) from IndustrySector Sector a total output of P82.0 in 2013, from P42.3
20 20 2 00 3 - 2 01 3 (i n pe rcen t)
thebillion
recorded in 2003
aprevious
total output of Php 2000 prices (Table 3. 2). While this sector accounted for the
atyear’s
constant
2 biggest
82growth
nd
billion inrate
2013,sharefromof Php
(9.5%) the
is GRDP 15 at an average of 28.8 percent, it has shown a fluctuating
15
42.3 but generally
billionattributed
mainly increasing
in 2003 at constant
to the growth over the ten-year period (2003-2013). From a modest 6.6
10
2000 percent growth
prices (Table
double-digit growth in 2003,
growingits it remarkably grew by 11.4 percent in 2007 and further
10
sectorincreased
four in (4) by
the region. 16.2
sub-sectors, percent
3. 2). in5 2013. On the average, the Industry sector grew by 6.8
While percent from
this sector
namely: 2003-2013
accounted making
construction 5 0 it the fastest growing sector in the region.
for(18.9%);
the 2nd mining biggest share and F ig ur '03 e 3.'04
7 G '05
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Grow '07
t h '08
R a t e'09
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the GRDP at an(17.9%); growth
average
-‐5
0 2 00 3- 2 01
Fig ure 3. 7 GV A Gro wth Rate s b y I nd ustri al Ori gin , 3 ( i n p e r c en t )

in 2013 (16.2%)
of 28.8 percent, it has shown from -‐10 20 20 '03 '04 2 00'05
3 - 2 '06
01 3 '07
(i n pe '08 rcen'09 t) '10 '11 '12 '13
the previous year’s -‐5

a fluctuating but generally 15 Agri., 47 Forestry & Fishing Industry Services
growth rate (9.5%)
increasing growth over the -‐10 15 is
mainly attributed to the
ten-year period (2003-2013). 10
double-digit growth
From a modest 6.6 percent growth in 2003, its 10 it remarkably
Forestry & Fgrewishing by 11.4Industry
percent in 2007 and further | 67
5 Agri., Services
four by(4)
increased sub-sectors,
16.2 percent in 2013. On the average, the Industry sector grew by 6.8 percent from 2003
namely: construction 5 0
to2013, making it the fastest growing sector in the region.
(18.9%); mining and '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
0 -‐5
quarrying (17.9%);
-‐10 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
-‐5
47 Forestry & Fishing
Agri., Industry Services
-‐10
Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 49 | 67
The remarkable growth in 2013 (16.2%) from the previous year’s growth rate (9.5%) is mainly attributed
to the double-digit growth of its four (4) sub-sectors, namely: construction (18.9%); mining and
quarrying (17.9%); electricity, gas and water supply (16.4%) and manufacturing (14.8%).
The construction subsector recovered from a negative 9.7 percent growth in 2011 to a remarkable
15.7 percent growth in 2012 and sustained at 18.9 percent in 2013 due to the continued expansion
of investments for private construction as evidenced by the construction of shopping malls, high-end
residences, low- cost housing and hotel condominiums particularly in the cities of Davao and Tagum.
The government vigorously pursued the construction and rehabilitation of key infrastructure projects
(roads, bridges, school buildings, irrigation systems and core shelters), particularly in the areas affected
by Typhoon Pablo.
The electricity, gas and water subsector posted a 16.4 percent growth in 2013 from 6.5 percent in 2012,
due to the expansion in water utilities, as well as, increased output from the energy sector. In Davao
Region, investment commitments in energy included a 300-MW coal-fired power plant in Barangay
Binugao, Toril District, Davao City and Barangay Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur which was expected
to be operational in the first quarter of 2015. Another investment commitment was the construction
of a coal-fired power plant in Barangay Culama, Malita, Davao del Sur by the San Miguel Consolidated
Power Corporation (SMCP) which already broke ground for the first phase of its 300-MW power plant
project in July 2013. Two power generating projects, HEDCOR Sibulan and Tudaya Hydropower plants
in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, already commenced its operations in 2014.
3.3.5 Services Sector
As the region’s main growth driver, the Services sector consistently recorded the highest output
from P74.3 billion in 2003 to P136.5 billion in 2013. On the average, half of the region’s economy was
accounted for by this sector at 50.5 percent from 2003-2013. While the sector had contributed the
biggest share in the regional economy, it came second to the industry sector in terms of growth at an
average annual rate of 6.3 percent.
In 2013, this sector grew by 6.6 percent. However, this was 2.2 percentage points lower than its
performance in 2012 (8.8%). Its subsectors recorded positive growth rates, but these were significantly
reduced compared to the previous year’s performance, except for Financial Intermediation (13.5%),
Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities (10.3%) and Other Services (6.8%).
Financial Intermediation Subsector in 2013 was boosted by outstanding deposits amounting to

PhP129.5 billion, which was the highest deposit level among Mindanao Regions; high loans-to-deposits
Ratio of 36.6%; and a 20.5% increase in net loan portfolio over that in 2012.
Meanwhile, the RERBA’s performance was driven by the steady performance of ICT Business Process
Outsourcing with about 32 ICT Companies operating in Davao City and employing a total of 21,000 full
time employees.
B. Employment
In 2013, the Region’s Labor Force Participation Population slightly declined by 0.3 percent with 1,989
compared to the previous last year’s 1,994. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) likewise declined
to an average annual growth rate of 0.5 from 2003 to 2013, indicating lesser entrants to the labor force.
This may be due to lesser job opportunities in line with the slower economic growth in 2013, primarily
due to the effects of Typhoon Pablo in December 2012.

in line withinthe
lineslower
with theeconomic
slower economic
growthgrowth in 2013,
in 2013, primarily
primarily duedue to the
to the effectsofofTyphoon
effects Typhoon
Pablo in December
Pablo in December 2012. 2012.
From 2003From
the working theage
2003 tothe
to 2013,
working
2013, the Region’s
Region’s
age population.
population.
labor force
For theFor ten-year
T P
labor force comprised
comprised
the ten-year
period,period,
the the
an average
he an lanning
average
average
average
E
of of66.4
66.4percent
employmentrate
employment
percent of
nvironment
rate was
of
was
93.1 percent, higher than the national average for the same
93.1 percent, higher than the national average for the same period of 91.8 percent and period of 91.8 percent and
at par with atmost
par with most regions.
regions. the For
Forlabor samethe periods,
same periods, unemployment
unemployment rates
rates remainedatat single
remained single
From 2003 todigit
2013, the Region’s
levels except forwhileforce comprised
2004,underemployment an
while underemploymentaverage of
rate 66.4
has percent of the working
significantly declined from
from
digit
age levels except
population. For thefor 2004,
ten-year period, the average employment raterate
has significantly
was 93.1 percent,declined
higher than
thenational the 2003
2003 average
level levelpercent
of for
20.8 of 20.8 percent
to 17.2 topercent
17.2 percent in 2013 (Table 3.19).
3.19). Economicactivities
activities
the the same period of 91.8 percentinand2013 (Table
at par with most Economic
regions. For the same
are converging
are converging in services-related
in services-related activities,
activities, particularly Trade
particularly andRepair
Repair ofof Motor
Motor
periods, unemployment rates remained at single digit levels except for Trade and
2004, while underemployment
Vehicles,
rate
Vehicles,declined
Personal
has significantly
Personal and Household
and Household
from the 2003Goods. Goods.
level of 20.8 percent to 17.2 percent in 2013 (Table 3.22).
Economic activities are converging in services-related activities, particularly Trade and Repair of Motor
Vehicles, Aboutand
Personal
About 137,000 137,000 Davaoeños
Household
Davaoeños Goods. were unemployed
were unemployed in 2013in 2013 representingananunemployment
representing unemployment
rate of 6.9rate of 6.9for
percent percent for the year.
the year.
About 137,000 Davaoeños were unemployed in 2013, representing an unemployment rate of 6.9
percent for the year.
Table 3.19 Table 3.19 Employment
Em ploym Statistics,
ent Statistics, Region Region XI, 2003-2013
XI, 2003-2013 (in (in
%) %)
200 200 200
200 200 200200 200 200 200200 200200200201201 201201 201
201 201
201
3 3 4
4 Statistics,
5 5
6 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 33
Table 3.22 Employment Region XI,72003-2013
8 (in %) 9 0 1 2
Labor ForceLabor Force 68.5 68.5 66.4
68.6 68.6 66.4
65.8 65.8
65.6 65.665.8 65.8 66.266.265.5 65.5 69.169.1 63.7
63.7 64.964.9
Participation
Participation 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Rate Rate
Labor Force
Employment 68.5
90.2 68.6
90.0 66.4
93.4 65.8 65.6 65.8 66.2 65.593.969.1 94.663.7 94.064.9 93.1
Employment 90.2
Participation Rate 90.0 93.4 92.9 92.9
94.0 94.094.2 94.2 94.194.193.9 94.6 94.0 93.1
Rate Rate
Employment Rate 90.2 90.0 93.4 92.9 94.0 94.2 94.1 93.9 94.6 94.0 93.1
Underemployme
Underemployme 20.8 20.8 24.4
24.1 24.1 24.4
24.1 24.1
19.8 19.819.8 19.8 20.320.319.9 19.9 16.516.5 17.9
17.9 17.217.2
nt Rate nt Rate
Underemployment 20.8 24.1 24.4 24.1 19.8 19.8 20.3 19.9 16.5 17.9 17.2
Rate
Unemployment 9.8 6.6
10.0 6.6 7.1
Unemployment 9.8 10.0 7.1 6.0 6.05.8 5.85.9 5.9 6.16.1 5.45.4 6.0 6.0 6.9
6.9
Unemployment Rate
Rate 9.8 10.0 6.6 7.1 6.0 5.8 5.9 6.1 5.4 6.0 6.9
Rate
Source: RSET 2008-2013, PSA-NSO
Among theAmong the employed

employed persons,persons, the percentage
the percentage of underemployed
of underemployed wentdown
went downover
over the
the
years the yearslowest
and wasinlowest
andemployed
was 2011 inat2011
16.5atpercent
16.5 percent (Figure
(Figure 3.8).3.8).
Among persons, the percentage of underemployed went down over the years and was
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The employment capacity of the major sectors of the regional economy varied in the last eleven years
(Table 3.23). On the average, of the estimated 1.73 million employed persons in the Region, almost
half (45.3%) were engaged in the services sector and more than one-third (40.6%) were in agriculture.
Meanwhile, the industry sector has consistently absorbed 12-13 percent of the total employed persons
from 2003 to 2013.
Most of those who worked in the services sector were into Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Personal
and Household Goods (18.6% of the total employed) followed by Other Services comprising of health,
education, recreation, community and household. On the other hand, those employed in the industry
sector were concentrated on both construction and manufacturing at 5.4 percent and 5.2 percent,
respectively.
The Region’s 2.4 percent average annual growth rate in employment from 2003 to 2013 indicates
that despite the inconsistent growth patterns in both the Region’s output and employment levels,
opportunities still abound in the Region. What remains to be addressed is the mismatch between jobs
available and the skills of the available workforce. The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Integration
also provides more conducive opportunities for the Region to capacitate its manpower resource for its
gainful participation in the AEC.
Table 3.23 Number of Employed Persons by Major Industry Group, Region XI, 2003-2013 (in
Thousands)
AAGR
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Ave.
(%)
SECTOR/
SUBSECTORS
1. Agriculture,
Forestry and 668 691 698 693 699 729 703 684 746 716 690 702 0.3
Fishing
Agriculture and
616 646 657 653 662 684 655 633 695 668 638 655
Forestry
Fishing 52 46 41 41 38 45 48 51 51 48 52 47
2. Industry 197 196 196 197 200 207 221 234 234 250 247 216 2.3
Mining and
24 23 22 25 31 37 36 46 45 47 45 35
Quarrying
Manufacturing 100 103 102 103 96 92 102 106 107 102 96 101
Construction 68 65 68 65 68 75 78 78 78 96 100 76
Electricity, Gas &
4 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 6 4
Water
3. Services 676 719 726 728 748 761 782 806 845 908 913 783 3.1
Transportation,
Storage & 95 103 103 106 110 118 123 123 124 139 143 117
Communication
Trade and Repair
of Motor Vehicles,
298 307 305 296 300 317 311 326 354 358 345 320
Personal and
Household Goods
Financial
15 13 14 15 15 13 16 17 18 19 20 16
Intermediation
Real Estate,
Renting and 21 22 25 26 27 30 36 38 45 38 40 31
Business
Public
Administration
& Defense, 62 70 69 75 75 72 75 80 76 83 83 74
Compulsory Social
Security
Other Services
(health, education,
recreation, 186 205 210 211 221 212 221 222 228 271 282 224
community,
household)
TOTAL 1,539 1,606 1,619 1,619 1,647 2,008 1,706 1,724 1,825 1,874 1,851 1,729 1.9
Sources of Basic data: PSA-NSCB; RSET, PSA-BLES

household)
household)
TOTAL 1,53 1,60 1,61 1,619 1,647 2,008 1,70 1,724 1,825 1,874 1,851 1,72 1.9
TOTAL 1,53 1,60 1,61 1,619 1,647 2,008DAVAO
1,70 1,724 1,825 1,874 1,851 2 01,72 1 5 - 2 0 4 51.9
9 6 9 6 REGION PHYSICAL FRAMEWORK PLAN (DRPFP)
9
9 6 9 6
T P E
9
Sources of Basic data: PSA-NSCB;; RSET, PSA-BLES
Sources of Basic data: PSA-NSCB;; RSET, PSA-BLES
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The Region’s labor productivity improved as shown in Figure 3.9. In 2013, it grew by an
nvironment
The Region’s labor productivity improved as shown in Figure 3.9. In 2013, it grew by an
impressive 8.1 percent. All major sectors posted positive growth with only the services
impressive 8.1 percent. All major sectors posted positive growth with only the services
The Region’s
sectorlabor
fallingproductivity improved
short of the target. as shown
The labor in Figure
productivity may be3.10. In 2013,
attributed to itthe
grew by an impressive
improved
sector falling short of the target. The labor productivity may be attributed to the improved
8.1 percent. All major
economic
economic sectors
condition
condition inposted
in the positive
Region
the Region
where growth with only the
robust investments
where robust investments services
translated to sector
translated fallingquality
better quality
to better short of the
jobs.
target. The Furthermore,
labor the
productivity aggressive campaign of the Government to encourage and assist
jobs. Furthermore, the may be attributed
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to encourage andinassist
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companies
where robust sustain translated
investments and establish to their productivity
better quality incentive
jobs. schemesthe
Furthermore, hadaggressive
a positive campaign of
companies sustain and establish their productivity incentive schemes had a positive
effect in impressing
the Government to encourageuponand
these companies
assist to increase
companies productivity of workers.
effect in impressing upon these companies to sustain
increaseand establish
productivity oftheir productivity incentive
workers.
schemes had a positive effect
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impressing uponvsthese
Target companiesRegion
Accomplishment, to increase
XI,
Figure 3.9 Labor Productivity Target vs Accomplishment, Region XI,
productivity of workers.
2013
2013
Figure 3.10 Labor Productivity Target vs Accomplishment, Region XI, 2013
Sources of basic data: PSA-NSCB, PSA-NSO

C. Service Access
C.
C. Service
ServiceAccess
Access
3.3.6 Health
3.3.6health
3.3.6
The Region’s Health
Health
facilities include primary health care facilities, government hospitals and private
hospitals. In 2013, DOH XI health facilities consisted of 66 health centers and 1,043 barangay health
The Region’s health facilities include primary health care facilities, government hospitals
stations. The Region’s
Among health facilities
the provinces, Davao include primary
del Sur had thehealth
mostcare facilities,
number government
of health centershospitals
and private hospitals. In 2013, DOH XI health facilities consisted of 66 health centers
and barangay
and private
health stations, whilehospitals. In
Davaohealth 2013,
Oriental DOH
had the XI health
least facilities consisted of 66 health centers
and 1,043 barangay stations. Among thenumber
provinces,of Davao
barangay health
del Sur stations
has the most (Tables 3.24
and 1,043 barangay health stations. Among the provinces, Davao del Sur has the most
and 3.25)..
number of health centers and barangay health stations, while Davao Oriental has the
number of health centers and barangay health stations, while Davao Oriental has the
least number of barangay health stations.
least number of barangay health stations.
Table 3.24 Number of DOH facilities, By Province/City, 2010-2013
Table 3.21 Number of DOH facilities, By Province/City, 2010-2013
Table 3.21 Num ber of DOH facilities, By Province/City, 2010 -2013
2010 2011 2012 2013
2010 2011 2012 2013
2010 Brgy. 2011 Brgy. 2012Brgy. 2013Brgy.
Health Brgy.
Health Health Brgy.
Health Health Brgy.
Health Health Brgy.
Health
Health Health
Brgy. Health Health
Brgy. Health Health
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Brgy.
Centers Centers Centers Centers
Centers Stations Centers
Health Stations Centers
Health StationsCenters
Health Stations
Health
Davao Oriental 11Stations183 11Stations 183 11Stations 189 Stations 179
11
51
Davao 11 183 11 51 183 11 189 11 179
Davao del Norte 13 216 13 216 13 224 13 223
Oriental
Compostela
Davao del 13 11 216179 13 11 216179 13 11 224 177 13 11 223 194
Valley
Norte
Davao del Sur 15 193 15 193 15 309 15 312
Compostela 11 179 11 179 11 177 11 194
Davao City
Valley 16 180 16 180 16 154 16 135
Region del
Davao XI 15 66 193951 15 66 193951 15 66 3091,053 15 66 3121,043
Sur
Davao City 16 180 16 180 16 154 16 135
Region XI 66 951 66 951 66 1,053 66 1,043
Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 53 | 71

Table 3.25 Number and Bed Capacity of Government and Private Hospitals and Bed-to-
Population Ratio by Province/City, 2013
Total Government Private

Bed-to-
Number Bed Capacity Number Bed Capacity Number Bed Capacity Population Ratio
Davao Oriental 6 210 5 160 1 50 1:2,582

Davao del Norte 25 1,119 4 275 21 844 1:911
Compostela Valley 11 182 4 76 7 112 1:3,981
Davao del Sur 39 1,099 5 179 34 920 1:824
Davao City 28 2,122 2 438 26 1,684 1:735
Region XI 109 4,732 20 1,122 89 3,610 1:1004
A total of 109 hospitals operated in the region, of which 89 were privately owned/operated while the
rest (20) were government hospitals. Both public and private hospitals had a combined bed capacity of
4,732 beds. As indicator of service availability, the Region’s bed-to population ratio was 1:1,004. Davao
City had the most favorable bed-to-population ratio at 1:735, while Compostela Valley had a bed-to-
population ratio of 1:3,981, which was the lowest in the region (Table 3.26).
Table 3.26 Public/Private Hospital bed-population ratio, Province/City, 2010-2013
2010 2011 2012 2013

Davao Oriental 1:2,507 1:2,438 1:2,462 1:2,582
Davao del Norte 1:817 1:889 1:880 1:911
Compostela Valley 1:4,352 1:4,040 1:4,114 1:3,981
Davao del Sur 1:783 1:792 1:834 1:824
Davao City 1:629 1:712 1:728 1:735
Region XI 1:918 1:976 1:996 1:1,004
The Region’s bed to population ratio over the years show a varying pattern, but can be generally
interpreted as slightly worsening. The increasing population of the region’s provinces naturally put
pressure on the need for health services. The standard ratio on hospital bed to population stands at 1
hospital bed for every 1,000 population based on AO 2006-0004.

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nvironment
Table 3.27 Infant Mortality Rate by Province/City 2010-2013 (Rate per 1,000 live births)
2010 2011 2012 2013

Davao Oriental 6.8 5.7 5.0 6.0
Davao del Norte 7.4 5.7 4.0 7.6
Compostela Valley 14.5 4.8 6.0 6.7
Davao del Sur 6.0 6.1 6.0 5.5
Davao City 12.7 11.9 12.0 13.5
Region XI 8.4 7.7 7.0 8.7
The performance of the Region in infant mortality rate has increased and decreased over a span of
four years (Table 3.27). However, most of the provinces have seen declining rates of infant mortality
since 2010. Most notable is the performance of Compostela Valley where it was able to decrease infant
mortality from 14.5 per thousand live births to 6.7 per thousand live births. Davao City, however,
showed limited progress in lowering its infant mortality rate, where infant mortality rate stayed above
13 per thousand live births in 2013, a little higher than rates in previous years.
In terms of the Millennium Development Goals, it can be noted that the Region already surpassed its
2015 target of 18.7 as early as in 2010 as a result of government programs such as newborn screening,
breastfeeding and promotion of infant wellness practices. This is also supported by data on the
provincial level from 2010 to 2013.
Table 3.28 Nutritional Status of Children Aged 0-71 Months Old who are Below Normal/
Low Weight, By Province/City, 2010-2013
2010 2011 2012 2013
Davao Oriental 2,729 2,424 1,917 3,548
Davao del Norte 3,054 2,973 2,599 4,996
Compostela Valley 6,022 4,743 3,875 4,300
Davao del Sur 10,592 8,370 7,936 10,253
Davao City 9,396 8,974 10,292 9,242
Region XI 36,759 31,815 30,760 32,339
In terms nutritional status of children, the region has more than 32,000 children below 6 years old who
have below normal weights. Most of these incidences of below- normal weight in children are found in
Davao del Sur, followed by Davao City. The least number are found in Davao Oriental.
As of 2013, Davao Region had surpassed its MDG target of 30.2 on prevalence of underweight children
resulting from strong LGU programs on nutrition. At the provincial level, latest data of 2010 show that
MDG targets have been achieved as of that period.
3.3.7 Education
Davao Region has a total of 4,570 basic education schools, composed of both public and private
schools (Table 3.29).

Table 3.29 Number of Schools, Region XI: SY 2013-2014
Level Preschool Elementary Secondary Total
Public 1,615 1,632 301 3,548
Private 419 419 184 1,022
Total 2,034 2,051 485 4,570
Fire Protection
The fireman-to-population ratio indicates the adequacy of fire-fighting manpower to safeguard people
and property. This is the ratio of the total number of fireman to the total population. The fireman-to-
population ratio of Davao Region’s provinces and cities does not meet the standard and required ratio
set by Presidential Decree No. 1184 (Integrated National Police Law of 1997), which is 1:2000 (Table
3.31).
Table 3.31 Fire Protection Per Capita, 2005-2012, Davao Region

Province/City Population May Number of Firemen Firemen Per Capita
2010 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012
Davao Oriental 391,475 126 124 113 1:3100 1:3100 1:3400
Davao del Norte 432,725 73 73 71 1:5900 1:5900 1:5900
Compostela Valley 687,195 103 104 98 1:6600 1:6600 1:7000
Davao del Sur 718,799 112 111 93 1:6400 1:6400 1:2700
Davao City 1,449,296 226 227 263 1:6400 1:6400 1:5500
Digos City 149,891 26 26 35 1:5700 1:5700 1:4200
Mati City 126,143
Panabo City 174,364 22 22 21 1:7900 1:7900 1:7900
IGaCoS 95,874 24 24 25 1:3900 1:3900 1:3900
Tagum City 242,801 25 25 23 1:9700 1:9700 1:9700
Source: PNP
D. Poverty
3.3.9 Poverty in Davao Region
One out of 4 families in Davao Region was considered poor in 2012, a slight improvement over the
region’s poverty incidence of 25.5 percent in 2009 and 25.4 in 2006. This translates to 268,957 number
of poor families. Meanwhile, the poverty incidence among the population also posted a slight decline
from 31.4 percent in 2009 to 30.7 percent in 2012. However, this is 0.1 percentage higher than the value
in 2006. In terms of magnitude, the number of poor people in the Region reached 1,411,063 in 2012.
Davao Region ranked ninth poorest among the country’s 17 regions, but was the least poor among
Mindanao regions. Its poverty level was higher than the national average.
Latest statistics revealed that the Region’s poverty incidence among population in 2012 (30.7%)
was 11.05 percentage points higher than the Millennium Development Goal target of halving the
proportion of population below the poverty threshold, that is, at 19.65% by 2015.

Table 3.32 Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Incidence among Families and Poverty
incidence among Population: 2006, 2009 and 2012
Per Capita Poverty Incidence Poverty Incidence

Area Poverty Threshold (PhP) Among Families (%) Among Population (%)
2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012
PHILIPPINES 13,357 16,871 18,935 21.0 20.5 19.7 26.6 26.3 25.2
NCR 14,107 19,227 20,344 2.9 2.4 2.6 4.7 3.6 3.9
CAR 14,107 17,243 19,483 21.1 19.2 17.5 26.0 25.1 22.8
Region I 14,107 17,595 18,373 19.9 16.8 14.0 25.9 22.0 18.5
Region II 13,944 17,330 19,125 21.7 20.2 17.0 26.8 25.5 22.1
Region III 14,422 18,188 20,071 10.3 10.7 10.1 13.1 13.7 12.9
Region IV-A 13,241 17,033 19,137 7.8 8.8 8.3 10.3 11.9 10.9
Region IV-B 12,645 15,613 17,292 32.4 27.2 23.6 40.6 34.5 31.0
Region V 13,240 16,888 18,257 35.4 35.3 32.3 44.2 44.2 41.1
Region VI 12,684 15,971 18,029 22.7 23.6 22.8 29.1 30.8 29.1
Region VII 13,963 16,662 18,767 30.7 26.0 25.7 35.9 31.0 30.2
Region VIII 12,520 16,278 18,076 33.7 34.5 37.4 41.5 42.6 45.2
Region IX 12,743 16,260 18,054 40.0 39.5 33.7 45.0 45.8 40.1
Region X 12,917 16,878 19,335 32.1 33.3 32.8 39.0 40.1 39.5
Region XI 13,389 17,120 19,967 25.4 25.5 25.0 30.6 31.4 30.7
Region XII 13,319 16,405 18,737 21.0 30.8 37.1 37.9 38.3 44.7
Caraga 14,324 18,309 19,629 2.9 46.0 31.9 49.2 54.4 40.3
ARMM 12,647 16,683 20,517 21.1 39.9 48.7 47.1 47.4 55.8
The Region’s annual per capita poverty threshold amounted to P19,967 in 2012. Hence, a family of five
members
Set 4 needed a monthly income of P8,320 to stay out of poverty and sustain their food and non-
food needs. This threshold was the 4th highest in the country after the National Capital Region, Central
LuzonFigure 3.10 Poverty
and ARMM. Incidence
This implies among
that Families,
the cost by Province,
of living in DavaoDavao Region,
Region was 2006, 2009higher
relatively & 2012than most
regions in the country.
Figure 3.10 Poverty Incidence among Families, by Province, Davao Region, 2006, 2009 & 2012
20
18
16
14
12 17.8 18.6 16.9
2006
10
12.3 12.8 13.4 2009
8 9.5
10.6 13.2
9.8 8.9
6 8 2012
4
2
0
Davao del Norte Davao del Sur Davao Oriental
Davao del Davao del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela
CompostelaValley
Norte Valley
Source: PSA-NSCB
Source: PSA-NSCB

Davao Oriental posted the highest poverty incidence at 37.8 percent, while Davao del Sur had the
lowest at 20.0%. Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley posted 26.7 percent and 30.7 percent,
respectively. All provinces, except Davao del Sur, posted declines in poverty incidence among families.
Davao del Sur recorded an increase of 0.7 percentage point in poverty incidence from 19.3 percent in
2009 to 20.0 percent in 2012. Davao Oriental had the largest drop in poverty incidence of families with
6.5 percentage points in 2012. The province, however, had the largest number of poor families. This,
however, has not considered the effects of Typhoon Pablo which ravaged the Region in December
2012.
Table 3.33 Annual Per Capita Food Threshold, Subsistence Incidence among Families,
Subsistence incidence among population: 2006, 2009 and 2012
Annual Per Capita Food Subsistence Incidence Subsistence Incidence
Area Threshold (PhP) Among Families (%) Among Population (%)
2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012
PHILIPPINES 9,308 11,780 13,232 8.8 7.9 7.5 12.0 10.9 10.4
NCR 10,963 13,426 14,206 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.9 0.5 0.5
CAR 9,838 12,033 13,539 10.2 9.0 7.1 13.6 12.8 10.0
Region I 9,835 12,205 12,923 7.0 5.3 3.9 9.8 7.8 5.7
Region II 9,740 12,084 13,352 7.0 6.4 4.3 9.6 8.9 5.9
Region III 10,026 12,864 14,136 2.8 3.2 2.7 3.8 4.3 3.8
Region IV-A 9,303 11,876 13,371 2.3 1.9 2.3 3.3 2.9 3.2
Region IV-B 8,777 10,876 12,082 13.5 9.8 8.4 18.6 14.0 12.4
Region V 9,243 11,811 12,744 15.0 12.8 12.0 20.4 17.9 16.8
Region VI 8,873 11,277 12,620 8.1 7.9 7.7 11.5 11.1 11.1
Region VII 9,765 11,635 13,048 14.9 11.1 11.1 18.8 14.6 13.6
Region VIII 8,778 11,379 12,732 15.4 14.7 15.3 20.8 19.4 20.2
Region IX 8,926 11,436 12,615 21.7 21.1 14.8 26.2 26.4 19.1
Region X 9,027 11,764 13,497 16.1 16.1 15.9 21.7 21.2 20.6
Region XI 9,331 11,925 13,890 11.7 11.1 10.1 15.6 14.9 13.1
Region XII 9,326 11,444 13,006 14.0 12.2 17.8 18.4 16.7 23.2
Caraga 9,997 12,789 13,661 21.9 24.6 13.0 27.4 30.8 18.3
ARMM 8,875 11,725 14,747 14.0 10.8 19.5 17.2 14.2 25.1
Source: NSCB

6 8
4
2
0
Davao del Davao del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela
Norte Valley
Meanwhile, the subsistence incidence of Davao Region in 2012 shows that one out of ten families in
Source:
the PSA-NSCB
Region are subsistence (extreme) poor. Since 2006, the subsistence incidence in Davao Region
was on a decreasing rate. This was also true for the subsistence incidence among population which
has been improving since 2009. In 2012, the subsistence incidence among population stood at 13.1
Figure 3.11 Subsistence
percent, Incidence
which equates among Families,
to a magnitude by Province
of 602,248 Davao Region, 2006, 2009 & 2012
people.
Figure 3.11 Subsistence Incidence among Families, by Province Davao Region, 2006, 2009 &
2012 20
18
16
14
2006
12 17.8 18.6 16.9
2009
10
12.3 12.8 13.4 2012
8 10.6 13.2
9.5 9.8 8.9
6 8
4
2
0
Davao del Norte Davao del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela Valley
Source: PSA-NSCB
Meanwhile, the 2009 Human Development Index (HDI) revealed that among the region’s provinces,
residents of Davao del Sur enjoyed a better quality of life as it possessed the highest HDI at 0.602.
The province ranked 21st among the country’s 79 provinces and its HDI was slightly lower than the
0.609 national average. On the other hand, Davao Oriental had the lowest HDI in the region at 0.356.
By HDI component, Davao Oriental posted the highest life expectancy index at 0.812 while Davao del
Norte and Compostela Valley shared the lowest rank at 0.764. Davao Oriental’s life expectancy index
belonged to the high range while the other provinces’ belonged to the medium range (Table 3.34).
Table 3.34 Human Development Index, Davao Region 2009

Province HDI Life Expectancy Index Education Index Income Index
Davao del Norte 0.506 0.764 0.820 0.207
Davao del Sur 0.602 0.765 0.856 0.321
Davao Oriental 0.356 0.812 0.689 0.081
Source: NSCB
Relative to acquiring knowledge, Davao del Sur had the highest education index at 0.856, followed
by Davao del Norte at 0.820. Davao Oriental had the lowest education index at 0.689. The education
indices of Davao del Sur and Davao del Norte belonged to the high range while education indices of
Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley belonged to the medium range.
In terms of the income index, which represents the ability to access resources for a decent standard of
living, all four Davao Region provinces belonged to the low HDI range. Davao del Sur had the highest
at 0.321 while Davao Oriental had the lowest at 0.081.
Map 3.22 below shows the municipalities in Davao Region with corresponding poverty incidence
(among families).

Map 3.22
M ap 3. 22 P ov e rty Inc id en ce o f Mu n ici pali tie s f or C Y 2 0 12 O v erl aid with L ocal
Ro ad Ne two rks

3.4 Transport, Access, Circulation and ICT

A. Land Transport
The road system of Davao Region is comprised of national and local road networks connecting the
regional center externally and internally, particularly the provincial capitals and strategic destinations
in the region.
As of December 2013, the total national road network of Davao Region was 1,662.37 kilometers or
18 percent of the total national road network of Mindanao (Table 3.35). Among the provinces/cities,
Davao Oriental had the longest national road network and paved surface road length with 431.662
kilometers and 350.553 kilometers, respectively, while Digos City had the shortest length with 24.032
kilometers. In terms of the proportion of paved roads to total length of national roads, the cities of
Digos, Panabo, IGACOS and Tagum posted the highest percentage with one hundred percent (100%)
of their national roads already paved, whereas Davao del Sur had the lowest pavement ratio with forty-
four percent (44%).
Table 3.35 National Road Length (in kilometers) by Surface Type and Province/City, Davao
Region, December 2013
Paved Unpaved
Region TOTAL (km)
Concrete Asphalt TOTAL %Share Gravel %Share
Davao Oriental 331.386 19.167 350.553 81.21 81.109 18.79 431.662
Compostela Valley 122.563 84.834 207.397 62.02 127.011 31.89 334.408
Davao del Norte 79.370 9.080 88.450 68.11 41.412 37.98 129.862
Davao del Sur 104.795 57.717 162.512 44.38 203.636 55.62 366.148
Davao City 133.103 100.982 234.085 91.18 22.652 8.82 256.737
Digos City 20.225 3.807 24.032 100 - - 24.032
Panabo City 21.890 11.720 33.610 100 - - 33.610
IGACOS 24.885 24.885 100 - - 24.885
Tagum City 33.525 14.522 48.047 100 - - 48.047
DAVAO REGION 871.742 301.829 1,173.571 69.16 475.820 30.84 1,662.37
MINDANAO 4,841.87 1,530.73 6,372.60 70.94 2,610.81 29.06 8,983.41

Source: DPWH XI & DPWH Atlas
The region’s road density was pegged at 0.76 kilometer of road for every square kilometer of land area,
which is below the national standard of 1.0 kilometer of road per square kilometer of land area. Among
the provinces/city, Davao Oriental had the lowest road density with 0.46 km/sq.km, while Davao del
Norte had the highest road density with 1.12 km/sq.km. The highly urbanized city of Davao has a road
density of only 0.70 km/sq. km, with most of its roads concentrated in its urban areas (Map 3.23).

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Updated Davao Region
Table 3.36 Road Density, by Province/City, Davao Region, 2013

Length of Local Length of Nation- Total Length of Land Area (sq. Road Density
Province/ HUC
Roads (km) al Roads (km) Roads (km) km) (km/sq. km)
Davao Oriental 2,005.43 436.32 2,441.74 5,679.64 0.43
Compostela Valley 3,126.42 337.13 3,463.55 4,479.77 0.77
Davao del Norte 3,592.97 238.37 3,831.34 3,426.97 1.12
Davao del Sur 3,620.73 392.08 4,012.81 4,327.43 0.93
Davao City 1,449.95 258.47 1,708.42 2,443.61 0.70
DAVAO REGION 13,795.50 1,662.37 15,457.86 20,357.42 0.76
Source: DPWH XI & Local Government Units (LGUs)
The Road Inventory and Road Condition Survey conducted by DPWH i n 2013 revealed that 61 percent
of the national road network in the region (1,017.76 kilometers) was in good or fair condition. On the
other hand, roads in poor condition had a total length of 268.03 kilometers while those in bad condition
had a total length of 211.47 kilometers.
Table 3.37 Condition of National Roads, Davao Region, November 2013

Length of
Province/ HUC Good Fair Poor Bad inaccessible National Roads
(km)
Davao Oriental 72.21 209.04 107.51 13.46 34.09 436.32
Compostela Valley 116.63 167.24 26.28 3.30 23.69 337.13
Davao del Norte 77.39 100.44 45.14 3.07 12.32 238.37
Davao del Sur 39.43 66.41 37.32 169.95 78.97 392.08
Davao City 101.30 67.68 51.78 21.68 16.04 258.47
DAVAO REGION 406.96 610.80 268.03 211.47 165.11 1,662.37
%Share 24% 37% 16% 13% 10% 100%
Inaccessible - road sections with on-going projects ; road sections which segments are less than 50 m ; bridges
Note: Road Condition covers all pavement/surface types
Source: DPWH XI
Several roads of strategic importance such as those along potential economic corridors, roads that
connect growth centers and access roads to tourism sites still await construction and/or improvement.
Other areas of strategic importance are still to be linked by major road network and not yet served by
transport facilities, such as the direct route between the Province of Davao del Sur in Davao Region and
SOCCSKSARGEN through the Sarangani-Davao del Sur Coastal Road and Padada-Columbio Road and,
the Kapalong-Talaingod-Veruela-Bukidnon Road linking Davao Region to Northern Mindanao. In the
northern part of Davao Region is the Daang Maharlika that will connect the region to Caraga Region. In
the western part is the Davao-Bukidnon Road connecting Davao Region to Northern Mindanao. In the
southern part, is the Digos-Makar linking Davao Region to General Santos City and the Davao-Cotabato
Road linking Davao to the northern part of Region XII. Despite the long stretch of the national road
network in the region, traffic congestion is currently experienced because of emerging development.

Currently, high traffic volumes are seen along the Region’s major thoroughfares, particularly along the
Tagum-Panabo-Davao City-Digos corridor. The volume-capacity ratio (VCR) is the basis being used by
DPWH in considering road sections to be widened, at a threshold of more than 0.5. As of CY 2013, 73 km
of national roads in the Region had VCR of more than 0.5, with 72 km experiencing moderate to heavy
traffic flow, and about 1 km in Davao City already with saturation traffic volumes. However, widening
in these sections is contingent to the availability of road right-of-way. Traffic congestion is expected
to worsen in the coming years due to population growth, increasing urbanization and heightened
economic activities. Other options may have to be considered, such as the opening/upgrading to high
standard highways and establishment of mass transit systems.
Table 3.38: Volume Capacity Ratio (VCR), Davao Region, CY 2013

Length of National Road (km)
PROVINCE > 0.25 and > 0.5 and <= > 0.75 and
<= 0.25 > 1.0 TOTAL
<= 0.5 0.75 <= 1
Davao Oriental 436.32 436.32
Compostela Valley 309.82 27.31 337.13
Davao del Norte 170.30 55.41 2.31 10.35 238.37
Davao Del Sur 330.16 38.12 23.81 392.08
Davao City 60.68 161.60 27.40 7.76 1.02 258.47
DAVAO REGION 1,307.27 282.43 53.53 18.11 1.02 1,662.37
Source: DPWH XI
As shown in Maps 3.24 and 3.25, some segments of the existing road network in Davao Region have
high susceptibility to hazards such as floods and rain-induced landslides. The lack of redundancy of
transportation facilities to provide lifelines and alternative routes during disasters had led to isolation
of settlements and production areas. An example was the immediate aftermath of Super Typhoon
Pablo, during which delivery of relief goods and services to Baganga, Cateel and Boston had to be
transported by helicopters and sea vessels since access was totally cut-off, with the Davao Oriental-
Surigao Coastal Road and Compostela-Cateel Road rendered impassable because of damaged bridges
and roads.

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B. Sea Transport T P he lanning E nvironment
B. Sea Transport
Davao Region is served with twenty-eight (28) ports, made up of 1 base port, 2 terminal
ports, three other government ports and twenty-two private ports. The Sasa Port in Davao
Davao Region serves
City is served
as by
thetwenty-eight (28) catering
main base port, ports, made up domestic
to both of 1 baseand
port,foreign
2 terminal ports,
vessels andthree
handling the
other government bulk
ports andof twenty-two
cargo shipments in the
private The (Refer
region.
ports. to Map
Sasa Port 3.26) City serves as the main
in Davao
base port, catering to both domestic and foreign vessels and handling the bulk of cargo shipments in
Table
the region 3.27:
(Map 3.26).Inventory of ports by type, areas of operation, Davao Region,
2012
Table 3.39: Inventory

Type of Port of ports by type, areas ofNumber
operation, Davao Region,
Area of 2012
operation
Type ofBase
Port port Number1 Area of operation
Base portSasa, Davao City 1 Berth, anchorage
Sasa, Davao City port
Terminal 2 Berth, anchorage
TerminalMati,
port Davao Oriental 2 Berth, anchorage
Mati, Davao Oriental Berth, anchorage
Babak, IGACOS Berth
Babak, IGACOS Berth
Other national/ municipal ports 3
Other national/ municipal ports 3
Daliao Fish Port, Davao City Berth
Daliao Fish Port, Davao City Berth
Km. 11, Davao City Berth
Km. 11, Davao City Berth
Astorga, Sta. Cruz Anchorage
Astorga, Sta. Cruz Anchorage
Private ports 22
Private ports 22
TOTAL 28
TOTAL 28
Source: PPA-PMO Davao
In 2013, the total volume of cargo in Sasa Port has declined by -4 percent. The declining
performance
In 2013, the total volumewasof attributed to major
cargo in Sasa setbacks by
Port declined affecting tradeThe
-4 percent. with the onslaught
declining of the was
performance
recovery from the super Typhoon Pablo devastation affecting majority of Davao Region’s
attributed to major setbacks affecting trade with the onslaught of the recovery from the super Typhoon
vast banana plantations in Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte Provinces. Despite a
Pablo devastation affecting
strong growth majority (inward/outward)
in domestic of Davao Region’scargo
vast banana
at 6%, itplantations in Compostela
was not able to offset theValley
and Davao12% del decrease
Norte Provinces.
in foreignDespite a strong growth
(export/import) cargo. in domestic (inward/outward) cargo at 6%, it
was not able to offset the 12% decrease in foreign (export/import) cargo.
Figure 3.9 and Table 3.28 show the growth rate in cargo throughput at Sasa Port on a
Figure 3.13 and Tablebasis
year-to-year 3.40 show
for thethe growth
period rates in cargo
2010-2013. throughput
The highest volumeat Sasa Port on
of foreign a year-to-
cargo is
year basis recorded in 2011
for the period with 3,319,485
2010-2013. metric
The highest tons. of
volume The growthcargo
foreign in foreign cargo had
was recorded in been
2011 with
decelerating with the highest increase seen in 2011 at 12%, down to -11% in 2012,
3,319,485 metric tons. The growth in foreign cargo had been decelerating with the highest increase and -
12% in 2013. On the other hand, the volume of domestic cargo had sustained
seen in 2011 at 12%, down to -11% in 2012, and -12% in 2013. On the other hand, the volume of its growth
in 2012 and 2013 with 6%, however, the volume of domestic cargo dipped in 2011 with -
domestic cargo had sustained its growth in 2012 and 2013 with 6%, however, the volume of domestic
6%.
cargo dipped in 2011 with -6%.
Figure Figure 3.9 Volum
3.13 Volume e ofatCargo
of Cargo at Sasa
Sasa Port Port (in
(in metric m etric
tons), tons), 2010-2013
2010-2013
6,000,000 5,091,470 5,340,118 5,072,621 4,855,859

5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
2010 2011 2012 2013
DomesNc Cargo 2,139,035 67
2,020,633 2,132,015 2,257,313
Foreign Cargo 2,952,435 3,319,485 2,950,562 2,598,546

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Table 3.28 Growth Rate of Cargo Throughput at Sasa Port, 2010-2013
Period Domestic Foreign Total

Table 3.40 Growth Rate of Cargo Throughput at Sasa Port, 2010-2013
2010-2011 -6% 12% 5%
Period Domestic Foreign Total
2011-2012 6% -11% -5%
2010-2011 -6% 12% 5%
2012-2013 6% -12% -4%
2011-2012 6% -11% -5%
2010-2013 2% -4% -1%
2012-2013 6% -12% -4%
2010-2013 2% -4% -1%

Among the top cargoes entering and departing from the Port of Sasa were fruits and
vegetables (984,785 MT); metal ores, products and scrap (335,983 MT); pulp and paper
products (296,782 MT); grains (219,010 MT); chemicals and related products (151,058
Among the top cargoes entering and departing from the Port of Sasa were fruits and vegetables
MT); coconut and by-products (132,492 MT); cement (122,869 MT); bottled cargoes
(984,785 MT); metal ores, products and scrap (335,983 MT); pulp and paper products (296,782 MT);
(121,201 MT); wood and by-products (108,339 MT); and, fertilizer (99,476 MT). Fruits
grains (219,010 MT); chemicals
and vegetable cargoes andhadrelated products
significantly (151,058
figured MT);major
as the coconut and by-products
resources (132,492
or high-yielding
MT); cement
imports.(122,869 MT); bottled cargoes (121,201 MT); wood and by-products (108,339 MT); and,
fertilizer (99,476 MT). Fruit and vegetable cargoes had significantly figured as the major resources or
high-yielding
Containerimports.
handling is one of the most significant indicators of trade and growth in
maritime industry as goods requiring specialized handling resort to use of mostly 20 and
Container40 handling is one ofbecause
feet containers the mostitsignificant indicators
also affords ease inofintermodal
trade and growth in theSasa
transport. maritime
Port industry
being
as goods therequiring specialized
top grosser among handling
the portsresort to t h e use
in Mindanao for of
themostly 20 and
past five 40 feet
years, sawcontainers because
a steep decline
these also
of 6%afford ease
with in intermodal
634,189 transport.
twenty-foot Sasa Port
equivalent being
units the top
(TEUs) in grosser
2012 andamong fell the
downports
to in
Mindanao for theTEUs
568,727 past five years, The
in 2013. saw phenomenon
a steep declinewasof 6% with 634,189
ascribed twenty-foot
to the slowdown in equivalent
the domestic units
(TEUs) in 2012 as
fronts, andwell
fell as
downpoortocontainer
568,727 TEUs in 2013.
handling The phenomenon
facilities at Sasa Port.was ascribed to the slowdown
in the domestic front, as well as poor container handling facilities at Sasa Port.
Table 3.29 Container Traffic in Sasa Port (in TEUs), 2009-2013
Table 3.41 Container Traffic in Sasa Port (in TEUs), 2009-2013
2009
2009 2010
2010 2011
2011 2012
2012 2013
2013
TEU 453,349 584,904 671,629 634,189.5 568,727
TEU
Growth 453,349 584,904 671,629 634,189.5 568,727
29% 15% -6% -10%
Rate
Growth Rate 29% 15% -6% -10%
Source: PPA-PMO
The number
The number of foreign
of foreign and domestic
and domestic vessels
vessels at at the
the Port Port ofregistered
of Davao Davao registered downtrend
a downtrend with the
highest fall observed in 2012 at -18%; down to -3% in 2013. The declining performance wasdeclining
with the highest fall observed in 2012 at -18%; down to -3% in 2013. The attributed
performance
to major was attributed
setbacks affecting to the
trade with major setbacks
onslaught of affecting trade
the recovery withthe
from the onslaught
super of Pablo
Typhoon the
recovery from the super Typhoon Pablo devastation affecting majority of Davao Region’s
devastation affecting majority of Davao Region’s vast banana plantations in Compostela Valley and
vast banana plantations in Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte Provinces.
Davao del Norte Provinces.
Figure 3.14
Figure 3.10Number of Foreign
Num ber and Domestic
of Foreign and DomVessels at Sasa Port,
estic Vessels 2010-2013
at Sasa Port, 2010-2013
600 1,065 1,064

500 847
873
400
300
200
100
0
2010 2011 2012 2013
Foreign 515 568 438 373
Domestic 550 496 435 474
Table 3.30Source:
Growth Rate in
PPA-PMO Number of Vessels at Sasa Port, 2010-2013
Davao

Table 3.42 Growth Rate in Number of Vessels at Sasa Port, 2010-2013

Period Foreign Domestic Total
2010-2011 10% -10% -0.09%
2011-2012 -23% -12% -18%
2012-2013 -15% 9% -3%
2010-2013 -9% -4% -7%
Container demand at Sasa Port is expected to increase over the years driven mainly by increasing
export of bananas and other commercial crops in refrigerated containers, and increasing imports due
to projected population concentration and industrialization of the Region. A Private-Public Partnership
(PPP) proposal for the modernization of Sasa Port is currently in the pipeline. The development of
another container port in Davao del Sur or Davao Occidental will also have to be considered to cater to
the increasing container demand. These ports will have to be integrated to the Region’s road network,
which should be designed to be 100% container friendly. Likewise, there is also a need to improve
the physical condition of the municipal ports in the Region for these to be fully utilized. These under-
utilized ports include the San Isidro and Banaybanay ports in Davao Oriental, Tagpopongan port in the
Island Garden City of Samal and Maco port in Compostela Valley.

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C. Air Transport
A key component of attaining the level of quality, adequacy and accessibility of infrastructure facilities
and services envisioned for Davao Region is enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of its air
transport facilities and services that shall contribute to the strengthening of the region’s economic,
tourism and diplomatic linkages with other parts of the country and to the rest of the world.
Presently, the region is served by 2 airports: 1 international airport located in Davao City and 1 community
airport in Mati City. The region’s air cargo and passenger traffic needs are served by the Francisco
Bangoy (Davao) International Airport in Davao City. On the other hand, Mati Airport accommodates
military aircraft and helicopters in the eastern part of the region. Apart from these 2 airports, there are
40 private aerodromes/airstrips in the Region.
The Davao International Airport serves as the gateway to Davao Region and Davao City, which is
emerging as one of the Metropolitan Centers of the country and serves as the center of commerce and
trade of Mindanao. The airport boosts the tourism growth of the Region, significantly enhances Davao
Region’s connectivity, and contributes to regional development through facilitating the easy mobility
of goods and people.
The Davao International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country, accounting for five percent
(5%) of the country’s total passenger traffic in CY 2012, third to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
(NAIA) and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. It also had the biggest share among Mindanao airports,
with forty- two percent (42%) of total passenger traffic.
Table 3.43 Share to total passenger traffic in Philippines and Mindanao, Davao International
Airport vis-à-vis other major airports, 2012
% Share to passenger traffic (Philip- % Share to passenger traffic (Mind-
Airport
pines) anao)
NAIA 58%
Mactan-Cebu 11%
Davao International Airport 5% 42%
Cagayan de Oro 3% 23%
Zamboanga City 2% 13%
Source (raw data): CAAP Davao
Among Mindanao airports, only Davao International Airport has direct international flights. This
international connection is Singapore which is served by SilkAir with three (3) weekly flights from
Davao City. Chartered flights to Manado, Indonesia are served by Indonesian airline Sriwijaya Air
starting 01 September 2014. As of November 2014, the airport served flights to six (6) domestic
destinations. Most of the flights from Davao are to Metro Manila, with about three-fourths of the total
number of domestic flights in a week. Another major destination was Cebu with a total of thirty (30)
flights a week. Other domestic connections we re Bacolod, Iloilo, Laguindingan (Cagayan de Oro) and
Zamboanga. There were three (3) commercial airlines which provided domestic air services to/from the
Davao International Airport, namely: Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific Air and Tigerair Philippines.
Starting 12 December 2014, Airasia Philippines was set to revive the route between Davao City and
Cebu City.

Pacific Air and Tigerair Philippines. Starting 12 December 2014, Airasia Philippines is set
to revive the route between Davao City and Cebu City.
Table
Table 3.32
3.44 Num
Number ofber of outbound
outbound flights in aflights indestination,
week, by a week, Davao
by destination, Davao
International Airport, November 2014
International Airport, November 2014
Destination
Destination Number
Number of outboundflights
of outbound flights inina week
a week
Singapore 3
Manado, Indonesia Singapore 3
(chartered service)
Manila Manado, Indonesia (chartered service)
140
Cebu Manila 140 30
Bacolod Cebu 30 3
Iloilo Bacolod 3 7
Laguindingan (CDO)Iloilo 7 7
Zamboanga Laguindingan (CDO) 7 7
TOTAL Zamboanga 7 197
Note: Number of flightsTOTAL
does not include seasonal flights 197
Source: Flight schedules of PAL, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Philippines,
Note: Number of flights does not include seasonal flights
Silk Air (accessed on
7 November 2014)
Source: Flight schedules of PAL, Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Philippines, Silk Air
(accessed on 7 November 2014)
Passenger traffic at the Davao International Airport had generally been increasing from 2003 to 2013,
Passengerannual
with a compounded traffic growth
at the Davao International
rate of 10.61%. Airport growth
The highest had generally
rate wasbeen
seenincreasing from
in 2006, which
2003
was the start to 2013,
of entry of lowwith
costacarriers.
compounded annual growth rate of 10.61%. Highest growth rate
was seen in 2006, which was the start of entry of Low Cost Carriers.
On the other hand, the share of foreign passengers to total passenger traffic at Davao International
On the other hand, the share of foreign passengers to total passenger traffic at Davao
Airport had been decreasing, with only a one percent (1%) share since 2010 up to 2013, from four
International Airport had been decreasing, with only a one percent (1%) share since 2010
percent (4%)
up in
to 2003.
2013, from four percent (4%) in 2003.
FigureFigure
3.15 Passenger Traffic, Davao
3.11 Passenger International
Traffic, Airport, 2003-2013
Davao International Airport, 2003-2013
3,000,000 2,791,123
2,629,096 2,795,250
2,500,000 2,229,616
2,000,517 1,417,953
1,408,905
2,000,000
1,691,835 1,325,285
1,525,946
1,130,165
1,343,890
1,500,000 1,015,188
1,172,396
1,019,459 1,061,440 865,121
762,671
1,000,000 695,903 1,377,297
598,788
520,442 550,815 1,382,218
1,303,811
500,000 985,329 1,099,451
826,714
647,987 763,275
499,017 573,608 510,625
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Inbound Passengers Outbound Passengers Total No. of Passengers
Source: CAAP Davao
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Figure 3.12 Year-on-Year Growth of Passenger Traffic, Davao International
Figure
Figure 3.12
3.15 Year-on-Year
Year-on-Year GrowthGrowth
of of 2003-2013
Passenger
Passenger
Airport, Traffic,
Traffic, Davao Davao International
International Airport, 2003-
2013 Airport, 2003-2013
26.61%
26.61%
18.25% 17.92%
18.25% 17.92%
15.00%
15.00% 13.55%
13.55% 10.87% 11.45%
10.87% 11.45%
6.16%
6.16%
0.15%
0.15%
03-'04 04-'05 05-'06 06-'07 07-'08 08-'09 09-'10 10-'11 11-'12 12-'13
03-'04 04-'05 05-'06 06-'07 07-'08 08-'09 09-'10 10-'11 11-'12 12-'13
-9.46%
-9.46%
For air cargo, volume of inbound cargo had been steadily increasing since 2010.
For
For air cargo, air
Outbound cargo,
cargovolume
the volume of inbound
volume, ofhowever,
inbound
cargo had
hadcargo
been had
beensteadily been steadily
increasing
fluctuating increasing
in the since
period 2010.
2003 tosince
2013.2010.
Outbound cargo
Total
Outbound
volume, however, cargo
had volume,
been however,
fluctuating in had
the been
period fluctuating
2003 to in
2013. the
Total period
cargo 2003 to
throughput
cargo throughput had been generally increasing, with a CAGR of 2.46% for 2003 to 2013. 2013.
had Total
been
cargo
generallyThe throughput
increasing,
volumewith had
of aboth
CAGR been generally
of 2.46%and
inbound increasing,
for 2003 to 2013.
outbound with a CAGR
The volume
cargo of 2.46% for
of bothininbound
was highest 2003
2013 and to 2013.
outbound
for the same
cargo was The volume
highest
period. in of
2013both
for inbound
the same and
period. outbound cargo was highest in 2013 for the same
period.
Figure 3.13 Cargo Volume (MT), Davao International Airport, 2003-2013
Figure 3.173.13
Figure Cargo Volume (MT), Davao
Cargo Volume International
(MT), Airport, 2003-2013
Davao International Airport, 2003-2013
60,000
60,000
49,794
49,794
50,000 45,538
50,000 43,862 45,538 43,893
43,862 40,243 41,526 40,833 39,770 43,893
39,037
39,037 40,243 41,526 40,833 39,770
40,000
40,000 33,378 34,257
33,378 34,257 29,904
27,647 26,972 27,163 29,904
30,000 25,266 27,647 26,972 26,071 27,163 24,831 25,225
30,000 25,266 26,071 24,831 22,757 25,225
19,862 22,757
17,727 19,862
20,000 17,727
20,000
19,891
18,668 19,891
18,375 17,013
10,000
16,215 15,455 18,375 15,651 14,395 16,002 17,013 18,668
13,771 16,215 13,271 15,455 15,651 14,395 16,002
10,000 13,771 13,271
0
0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Outbound Cargo Inbound Cargo Total Cargo
Outbound Cargo Inbound Cargo Total Cargo
Source: CAAP Davao
Source: CAAP Davao
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Figure
Figure 3.14
3.18 Year-on-Year
Year-on-Year GrowthGrowth
of Total of Total
Cargo CargoDavao
Volume, Volume, Davao International
International Airport, 2003-
2013 Airport, 2003-2013
19.20%
12.36% 13.44%
9.66% 10.37%
3.19% 2.63%
03-'04 04-'05 05-'06 06-'07 07-'08 08-'09 09-'10 10-'11 11-'12 12-'13
-2.60%
-8.25%
-26.70%
The DavaoThe Davao International

International Airport is by
Airport is hounded hounded
issues ofbypoor
issues of poor
facilities andfacilities
services,and
suchservices, such
as insufficient
as, insufficient general maintenance of the airport buildings and other facilities,
general maintenance of the airport buildings and other facilities, crowded and inadequate space at crowded
and inadequate
the passenger’s space at the
check-in/waitlisted passenger’s
areas check-in/waitlisted
and departure areas transport
gates, limited public and departure gates,
service from
limited public transport
the airport, among others. service from the airport, among others.
The FinalThe Final Case

Business Business
for theCase
O&Mfor the Report
Study O&M Study Report
for Davao for Davao
Airport Airport
conducted conducted
by Deloitte by
Touche
Tohmatsu Deloitte Touche
India Pvt. Ltd. inTohmatsu India that
2014, projected Pvt. passenger
Ltd. in 2014, projected
traffic that passenger
by 2045 would traffic
reach 13.23 by
to 22.13
2045 would reach 13.23 to 22.13 million, far exceeding the airport’s passenger terminal
million, far exceeding the airport’s passenger terminal design capacity of 2 million passengers. A Private-
design capacity of 2 million passengers. A Private-Public Partnership proposal for the
Public Partnership proposal for the modernization and expansion of the Davao Airport is currently
modernization and expansion of the Davao Airport is currently being pursued.
being pursued. Additionally, the linkages of the Airport presently with 6 local and 2 international air
Additionally, the linkages of the Airport presently with 6 local and 2 international air
connections, needs to be expanded to further enhance the competitiveness of Davao Region.
connections, needs to be expanded to further enhance the competitiveness of Davao
Region.

T P
he
DAVAO REGION PHYSICAL FRAMEWORK E
lanningPLAN (DRPFP)
nvironment
2015-2045
Map 3.27
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D. Telecommunications
A total of 426 cell sites has been installed in all 48 municipalities and cities in Davao Region All the 48
municipalities and cities have at least one cell site in their respective areas. Thirty-eight of these, or
about 80%, have more than 1 cell tower installed. DRDP’s target of having 1 cell site per municipality/city
in Davao Region by the end of the Plan period had long been achieved in 2011- just after establishing
the target in base year 2010. Private sector- led telecommunication investments (by Smart, Globe and
Digitel) have been growing along with rapid global technology advancements and consumer demand.
Among the 4 provinces and 1 highly urbanized city in the Region, the most number of cell sites is
located in Davao City at 266, followed by Davao del Norte at 59, Davao del Sur at 40, Davao Oriental at
31 and Compostela Valley at 30. More than half of the cellular towers in the Region were put up in Davao
City, as the area is the most populated with 1.4 million residents (NSO, 2010); and being the largest and
central economy in the Region. Among all other cities, Tagum City has the most number at 27 cell sites.
Tagum City is the most densely populated area in Davao Region. Among all the municipalities, Malalag
in Davao del Sur has the most number of cell sites installed at 7. Malalag is situated strategically, central
of three areas of Metro Davao, General Santos City and the southern part of Davao del Sur.
Though all the municipalities and cities had been installed with at least one cell tower, there are still
other areas within, especially along national roads, that have no or weaker cellular phone signals. Some
of these areas are in the coastal areas of Davao del Sur and the eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental.
Only 4 cellular towers have been put up in the areas of Malita, Don Marcelino and Jose Abad Santos in
Davao del Sur to possibly connect telecommunication consumers along its 120-km coastal road; While
in the eastern seaboard areas of Davao Oriental, only 2 cell sites serve consumers along the 80-km
coastal road from Caraga to Cateel.
Seventy-five percent (75%) of all cell towers in Davao Region are located in all of its six cities. The other
25% are located in distant municipalities, usually in areas with less population and economy or having
underdeveloped national road network such as in Maragusan in Compostela Valley, New Corella and
Asuncion in Davao del Norte, and in Jose Abad Santos in Davao del Sur.
Areas with only 1 cell site are Don Marcelino, Magsaysay and Malita in Davao del Sur; Asuncion, B. Dujali
and New Corella in Davao del Norte; Caraga and Cateel in Davao Oriental, Maragusan and Mawab in
Compostela Valley.
Table 3.45 Number of Municipalities/Cities with at least One Cell Site and More than One Cell
Site, by Province, Davao Region, as of June 2014
No. of Mun./ No. of Mun./

Total No. of Mun./
Province Cities with 1 cell % Share Cities with more % Share
Cities
site only than 1 cell site
Davao del Sur* 16 3 18.75 14 87.50
Davao del Norte 10 3 30.00 7 70.00
Davao Oriental 11 2 18.18 9 81.82
Compostela Valley 11 2 18.18 9 81.82
DAVAO REGION 48 10 20.83 38 79.17
*includes Davao City
Source: National Telecommunication Commission XI, June 2014

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The presence of cell sites may also be an indicator of economic progress in a particular area. The more
cell towers are installed, the more telecommunication connectivity and wider influence to economic
growth. But one cell tower may not be adequate to cover a municipality or at least its settlement areas
and road network. Stronger connection and wider coverage are important factors too - to keep up with
technology advancements and increasing number of users.
Telecommunication investments are being relied to the private sector, dictated by consumer demand
and business viability. Where areas are not or less viable, the less priority in telecommunication
investments, which in turn has created larger gaps in information and communication technology in
several smaller communities as compared to other developing areas in the Region.
Aside from providing regulatory services in the telecommunication industry, the National and Local
Governments for their part shall work upon the promotion of a more inclusive and continuous
improvement of ICT investments.

3.5 EXISTING PRODUCTION
3.5
LANDExisting
USELand Use
Production Land Use
A. Agriculture and Fisheries
A. Agriculture and Fisheries
As Davao
As of 2013, of 2013, Davao
Region Region
devoted devoted
a total area of a8,478.31
total area of kilometers
square 8,478.31 for
square kilometers
agricultural for
purposes,
agricultural purposes, comprising about forty-two (42) percent of the region’s total land
comprising about forty-two (42) percent of the region’s total land area. From among the provinces,
area. From among the provinces, Davao del Sur devoted the biggest area to agricultural
Davao del Sur devoted the biggest area to agricultural production, accounting for about 26 percent
production, accounting for about 26 percent of the Region’s agricultural areas, followed
of the Region’s agricultural areas, followed by Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley with 22 percent
by Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley with 22 percent each (Figure 3.14).
each (Figure 3.19).
Figure 3.14 Areas Devoted for Crop Production, Davao Region, By Province, 2013
Figure 3.19 Areas Devoted for Crop Production, Davao Region, By Province, 2013
Eighty-four percent of the agricultural areas were devoted for the production of perrenial crops; 16
percent were used for
Eighty-four the production
percent of annual crops.
of the agricultural areas Inland fish ponds,
were devoted foron
thethe other hand,
production of comprised
perrenial
less thancrops;
1 percent of the total agricultural areas in Davao Region (Map 3.28).
16 percent were used for the production of annual crops. Inland fish ponds, on the
other hand, comprised less than 1 percent of the total agricultural areas in Davao Region
From among the major crops being produced in Davao Region, coconut plantations cover the largest
(Map 3.28).
area, comprising about 43 percent of the region’s crop lands, followed by corn, rice and banana (Table
3.46).
From among the major crops being produced in Davao Region, coconut plantations cover
the Area
Table 3.46 largest area comprising about
Planted/Harvested 43 percent
(in square of the region’s
kilometers), by Majorcrop lands,
Crops, followed
Davao by corn,
Region, 2013
rice and banana (Table 3.34).
Davao del Compostela
3.34 Area
TableCrop Planted/Harvested
Davao Region
Norte (in square
Davao del Sur kilometers),
Davao Oriental by Major Crops,
Valley Davao
Davao City
Region,
Rice 2013 1,032.94 327.81 263.77 141.95 251.47 47.94
Corn 1,593.78 151.72 573.16 460.18 289.23 119.49
Crop Davao Davao del Davao del Davao Compostela Davao
Abaca Region 131.87 Norte 1.3 Sur 62.45 Oriental64.22 Valley 3.69 City 0.21
Banana
Rice 1,032.94 836.2 327.81 353.2 153.73
263.77 141.95 86.9 186.91
251.47 55.5
47.94
Cacao
Corn 1,593.78 51.93 151.72 10.45 573.16 13.55 460.18 8.92 5.49
289.23 13.52
119.49
Abaca
Coconut 131.87
3,484.83 1.3
390.84 62.45
970.07 64.22
1,456.79 3.69
342.75 0.21
324.38
Banana
Coffee 836.2215.73 353.2 10.98 153.73 48.75 86.9
14.85 186.91
75.88 55.5
65.27
Cacao
Durian 51.93 80.83 10.45 23.27 13.55 13 8.92 1.6 5.49
14.62 13.52
28.34
Coconut
Rubber
3,484.83 35.33
390.84 5.81
970.07 13
1,456.79 1.55
342.75
11.73
324.38
3.24
Coffee 215.73 10.98 48.75 14.85 75.88 65.27
Mango 174.39 15.42 129.98 11.51 5.33 12.15
Durian 80.83 23.27 13 1.6 14.62 28.34
Pineapple
Rubber 35.3319.7 5.810.42 130.05 0.3819
1.55 0.68
11.73 18.25
3.24
Oil Palm
Mango 174.398.07 15.420.72 129.98 - 11.51 - 7.35
5.33 12.15 -
Source:
Pineappl Philippine Statistics
19.7 Authority (PSA) –
0.42Bureau of Agricultural
0.05 Statistics (BAS
0.3819 0.68 18.25
e
Oil Palm 8.07 0.72 79 - - 7.35 -
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS

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Map 3.29 shows the susceptibility of the Region’s existing agricultural production areas to flooding.
It may be noted that all provinces and cities in Davao Region have areas susceptible to flooding,
ranging from low to high susceptibility covering a total of 1,671.90 square kilometers of agricultural
lands across the region. Compostela Valley topped the list with 723.52 square kilometers, followed by
Davao del Sur (including Davao City) with 407.95 square kilometers, Davao Oriental with 316.31 square
kilometers and Davao del Norte with 224.12 square kilometers of agricultural areas that are susceptible
to flooding.
In terms of landslide susceptibility, it was noted that 17.57 percent of Davao Region’s agricultural lands
are found to be highly susceptible to landslides, with Davao del Sur having the largest area with 715.52
square kilometers, followed by Davao Oriental with 394.20 square kilometers (Map 3.30).

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Mariculture Parks
There are currently five (5) mariculture parks in Davao he Region T P

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located in
Garden City of Samal and Panabo City in Davao del Norte, Mati in Davao Oriental,
the Island E
Pantukan
Mariculture in Compostela Valley and Malita in Davao del Sur. The biggest mariculture park
Parks
is situated in Panabo City with a total area of 1,075 hectares.
There are currently five (5) mariculture parks in Davao Region located in the Island Garden City of Samal
Table 3.35City
and Panabo Mariculture
in Davao delParks
Norte,inMati
Davao Region,
City in 2013 Pantukan in Compostela Valley and
Davao Oriental,
Malita in Davao del Sur. The biggest mariculture park is situated in Panabo City with a total area of 1,075
hectares. Area (in square
Location No. of cages No. of investors
kilometers)
Table 3.47
IGACOS, Mariculture
Davao del Norte Parks in Davao Region, 2013 2.24 45 8
Panabo, Davao del Norte
Location Area (in square kilometers) 10.75No. of cages 399 No. of investors 73
Mati, Davao
IGACOS, Oriental
Davao del Norte 2.24 2 45 27 13
8
Pantukan, Compostela Valley
Panabo, Davao del Norte 10.75
2 399
17 12
73
Malita, Davao del Sur 0.6 104 24
Mati, Davao Oriental 2 27 13
Source: BFAR XI
Pantukan, Compostela Valley 2 17 12
Priority
Malita, Davao del SurAgri-Fisheries Industries 0.6 104 24
Source: BFAR XI
PriorityDavao Region prioritized the development of some agricultural crops/commodities based

Agri-Fishery
on their potentials as economic growth drivers under the industry clustering strategy
Davao approach.
Region prioritized the development of agricultural crops/commodities based on their
potentials as economic growth drivers under the industry clustering strategy approach.
These industries were selected based on the following parameters:
These
1. Potentialwere
industries selectedto
contribution based on the
national following parameters:
output;
1. Potential contributionpotential;
2. Growth/export to national output;
2. Growth/export potential; to poverty reduction;
3. Potential contribution
3. Potential
4. Active support ofto
contribution poverty
the privatereduction;
sector; and
4. Active support of the private sector; and
5. Based on LGU priorities
5. LGU priorities
The following are the priority agricultural crops under the industry clustering strategy:
The priority agricultural commodities under the industry clustering strategy are abaca, banana, cacao,
Abaca, Banana, Cacao, Coconut, Durian, Mango, Oil Palm, Rubber, Rice, Bangus,
coconut, durian, mango, oil palm, rubber, rice, bangus, seaweeds and livestock and poultry.
Seaweeds and Livestock and Poultry.
Banana Banana
Davao Region’s major export earners are
Figure
Figure 3.153.20 Value
Value of Banana
of Banana Davao
largely Region’s major export
agriculture-based. Banana,earners are
including
Exports
Exports , by, by Country
Country of Destination,
of Destination, plantains,
largely fresh or dried, hasBanana,
agriculture-based. always been Davao
including
2013
2013 Region’s top export commodity.
plantains, fresh or dried, has always been In 2013, the
free-on-board
Davao Region’s(FOB)top value
exportofcommodity.
banana exports In
USA reached 877 million US dollars, comprising forty-
UAE 2013, the freight-on-board (FOB) value of
6%
11% four (44) percent of the Region’s total exports
banana exports reached 877 million US
during the same year in terms of value. The top
Japan dollars, comprising forty-four (44) percent of
Korea export destination for this commodity is Japan,
16% 48% the Region’s
followed total exports
by China, during United
South Korea, the sameArab
China year in terms of value. The top export
Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America
19%
destination
(USA) (Figurefor this commodity is Japan,
3.20).
followed by China, South Korea, United Arab
The Philippines
Emirates (UAE) isand the the
second largest
United exporter
States of
of bananas
America (USA)worldwide, next to Ecuador. Davao
(Figure 3.15).
Region is currently the country’s top producer of
this export commodity.

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Table 3.48 Volume and Value of Banana Exports, Davao Region, 2011-2013
Year Gross Weight (Kg) F.O.B. Value (In US $)

2011 1,979,118,995 451,774,095
2012 2,473,311,069 597,848,893
2013 3,095,770,949 877,054,017
Coconut
The Coconut Industry was likewise a strong performer in terms of exports considering that coconut
and its by-products (copra, activated carbon) are consistently listed among the region’s top 5 export
commodities (Table 3.49). Davao Region is consistently the country’s top producer of coconut,
contributing about 15 percent to the country’s total production of 15.4 million metric tons in 2013.
Table 3.49 Davao Region’s Top 5 Export Commodities’ Ranking, based on FOB Value, 2011-
2013
Commodity 2011 2012 2013
Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried 2 1 1
Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil or
fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but nor 1 2 2
chemically modified
Coconuts, Brazil and Cashew Nuts, fresh or dried,
3 5 4
whether or not shelled or peeled
Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes
4 - 3
and mangosteens, fresh or dried
Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule,
chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or 5 - -
in plates, sheets or strip
Gold (including gold plated with platinum)
unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in - 3 -
powder forms
Activated carbon; activated natural mineral
products, animal black, including spent animal - 4 -
black
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh,
chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; crustaceans,
in shell cooked by steaming or by boiling in water,
- - 5
whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in
brine; flours, meals and pellets of crustaceans, fit for
human consumption
Note: A dash (-) in a particular year indicates that the commodity is not included in the top five
Source: PSA
Cacao
The Cacao Industry is a promising export commodity. There has been renewed interest in the Cacao
Industry given the increasing demand for cocoa beans, a significant raw material in the processing
of value-added cocoa-based products in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The huge
demand in cacao worldwide and the increasing trend in farm gate prices over the years encouraged
the establishment of new cacao communities and existing cacao farming communities to expand.

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Based on industry estimates, Mindanao accounts for 90% of the national cacao production with the
Davao Region contributing 80%. There are 13,000 hectares planted to cacao in the Davao Region with
Davao del Norte as the leading cacao producer followed by Davao City. Per industry estimates, 90%
of the cacao farms are small farm holdings. Cacao growing is labor intensive, thus providing more
livelihood and employment opportunities in the rural areas.
Abaca
Davao Region is the third largest producer of Abaca in the country, next to Eastern Visayas and Bicol
Region. The opportunity for the region’s Abaca Industry to succeed is promising given that the
Philippines supplies about 90 percent of the world’s abaca fiber requirements. In 2013, a total area of
138,369.35 hectares was devoted to abaca production producing 65,000 metric tons for the Philippines.
Davao Region as of 2013 has about 13,187 hectares of abaca farms producing 8,757 metric tons with
12,425 farmers employed.
Durian
Durian, known as the king of fruits, is prominently produced in Davao Region. Because of its strong and
unique aroma, it has been a fact that the marketing of the fresh fruit product is only limited to a certain
portion of the entire domestic market. However, recently, fresh durian has gained popularity in the
domestic and even in the export markets through efforts in the promotion of durian in different areas.
Davao Region, being the primary producer of durian has an advantage over other regions in the
Philippines. For the past 5 years, the production is in increasing trend throughout the region with Davao
City as the highest producer. Prospects for the industry is high considering the untapped domestic and
international markets.
Mango
The Mango Industry is categorized as a lagging performer but a high priority for retention. The volume
of mango production is fluctuating and is characterized by low productivity. The prospects, however, is
high given that Mango has an established domestic market and with a vast potential to expand in the
international market.
Rice
In 2013 Davao Region ranked 14th in terms of rice production, contributing about 2.28% or 421,692
MT to the national output of 18,439,406 MT. For the same period, the region also ranked last among all
regions in terms of area harvested which was only 2.18% (103,294 has.) out of the Philippine total rice
area of 4,746,082 hectares. However, in terms of yield performance (4.08 MT/ha.), the region ranked 5th
and its productivity was more than the national average yield of 3.39 MT/hectares.
Rice is considered a priority commodity considering the region’s rice self-sufficiency targets. Davao
Region aims to achieve a rice self-sufficiency rate of 84% in 2016.
Livestock and Poultry
In 2013, Livestock production increased by 2.12 percent. The subsector contributed 15.53 percent to
total agricultural production for the same period. Production increases were noted for hog at 2.36

percent and cattle at 2.28 percent. At current prices, the subsector grossed P111.8 billion, up by 11.43
percent from the previous year’s earnings. The poultry subsector accounted for 14.58 percent of the total
agricultural production in 2013 which registered a 4.39 percent growth in output. Chicken production,
which increased by 5.05 percent, was the main source of growth for the same year. The subsector
reached P86.4 billion at current prices, a 6.25 percent increase from the previous year’s performance.
Bangus
The industry offers a variety of products produced through advance hatchery technologies that can
cater to high market demand and boost the Philippines’ advantage in the Bangus Industry, enabling a
strategic respond to the forthcoming food trade in the ASEAN Integration in 2015.
The Bangus Industry is thriving considering that the region was the biggest producer of Bangus in 2013
among Mindanao Regions, catering to both domestic and export markets. From 2010 to 2013, the level
of sufficiency increased from 241% to 300%. A n y s urplus in the production of the commodity has the
potential to be sold outside the region.
Seaweed
The seaweed industry, which is largely concentrated in Mindanao, is one of the most promising
industries in the Philippines today. Davao Region contributed a measly 0.41 percent to the total
Mindanao production in 2013, ranking only second to the last among all Mindanao Regions in terms
of production with ARMM and Zamboanga Peninsula leading. Between 2012 and 2013, however,
an increase of 90.3 percent in production volume was observed in the Region, despite the overall
decrease in the total Mindanao Production of -5.1 percent.
Among the Region’s provinces, Davao del Sur accounted 90.64 percent of the total regional output
followed by Davao City at 9.12 percent in 2013. The prospect of establishing a processing plant in
Davao City makes it necessary for the industry to continue improving its production performance.
Compared to the other Mindanao regions, Davao Region has the lowest utilization of its total potential
seaweed production area. The existing area planted to seaweed is 447 hectares with Davao del Sur
accounting for about 50 percent. From 2005 to 2010, expansion areas hovered around 188 to 252
hectares, in addition to the existing developed area. Production yield is also expected to go up to
about 2,511 – 2,762 metric tons based on the current yield of 3.93 metric tons per hectare. It is also
expected that Davao Oriental will improve its production yield in the coming years as it has the largest
area for expansion.
Seaweeds production in Region XI is dominantly contributed by small-scale farmers who are still beset
with problems on low productivity due to unfavorable farm location, diseases and vulnerability to the
exercise and influence of market powers by rural traders, wholesalers, retailers and processors.
Mining
In Davao Region, the estimated metallic mineral reserves as indicated for production as of 2013 included
325.7 million metric tons of gold ore and 962.7 million metric tons of copper ore mostly concentrated
in the Province of Compostela Valley. An estimated 77.4 million metric tons of nickel ore have also been
found in Davao Oriental.
Currently, the Region has four (4) large-scale mineral development projects that have the potential
to generate foreign direct investments of US $1.734 billion, and the capacity to generate about 9,500

direct and indirect jobs. These projects’potential annual revenue is estimated at US $661.4 million, and
will substantially contribute to the socio-economic development of communities, local governments,
and the country in general. The four (4) companies are already in their advance exploration stages
which will proceed to production as soon as their Development Mining Program Feasibility (DMPF) is
submitted and approved by the MGB/DENR.
The Region hopes to process/produce more gold and nickel (Table 3.50).
Table 3.50 Mining Industry Bottomlines/Outcome Targets

Indicators 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Jobs 8,160 12,296 14,140 16,261 18,700
Investments(PhP) 648,837,000 5,557,240,000 6,390,826,000 7,349,449,000 8,451,867,000
Exports (PhP) 2,288,869,000 2,632,199,000 3,027,028,000 3,481,083,000 4,003,245,000
Local sales (PhP) 640,307,000 736,353,000 846,805,000 973,826,000 1,119,900,000
Enterprises devel- Trucking, Drilling services, Construction, Consultancy, Labor Contracting, Contract Survey Ser-
oped vices, Tree nurseries, plantation development, etc.
The mining industry is one of the priority industries under Davao Region’s Industry Clustering Strategy
due to its high potential for development, such as its growing market coupled by high world prices; and
its huge potential for value-adding. Although the industry posted lower levels of output (average of
PhP 4.9 billion from 2003 to 2013), the total value of gold exports (including gold plated with platinum
unwrought or in semi-manufactured, or powder forms) dramatically increased from US$ 26,185,190 in
2011 to US$ 116,460,548 in 2012. The huge increase was due to high metal prices in the world market,
and increased gross weight of gold exported (produced regionwide) from 2,895 kg in 2011 to 6,711 in
2012.
The mining and quarrying subsector also showed an impressive feat, recovering from a negative
growth in 2011 (-30%) and 2012 (-59.8%) to a positive 17.9 percent growth in 2013. The main reason
for this positive turn of events for the industry wa s the successful cooperation and compliance of
small-scale miners with respect to government’s imposition of the income (10%) and excise taxes (2%)
on the sale of gold. It may be recalled that the downturn was caused by the dwindling sale of gold to
formal channels such as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. In the region, the mining industry is mainly
concentrated in the province of Compostela Valley.
Industrial Development Areas
Industrial development areas are those found feasible for the location of industrial establishments, such
as manufacturing/processing firms, and support facilities. These include areas identified for industrial
estates/areas or special economic zones designated as such by the provinces and cities of the region.
In 1995, Republic Act 7916 known as the “Special Economic Zone Act of 1995” was enacted which
defined Special Economic Zones (SEZ), or “ECOZONES”, as areas with highly developed or which have
the potential to be developed into agro-industrial, Industrial tourist/recreational, commercial, banking,
investment and financial centers.
The Region has a total area of about 7.93 square kilometers of special economic zones categorized
into manufacturing, agro-industrial, IT parks/centers and tourism centers (Table 3.51), with the IT parks
category having the most number and the manufacturing category having the biggest in lot area at
3.76 sq. kilometers.

Table 3.51 Economic Zones in Davao Region (as of 31 May 2015)
LOT AREA
ECONOMIC ZONE LOCATION STATUS
(in sq. km)
A. Manufacturing (4)
Davao del Sur Industrial along Diversion Road, Barangay
0.386 Development in Progress
Economic Zone Cogon, Digos City, Davao del Sur
Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del
Hijo Special Economic Zone 0.6393 Operating
Norte
First Oriental Business &
Ilang, Bunawan District, Davao City 0.5726 Operating
Industrial Park
San Isidro and Libertad, Kaputian,
Samal Casino Resort Island Garden City of Samal, Davao 2.1591 Proclaimed
del Norte
B. Agro-Industrial (3)
AJMR Agro-Industrial Economic
Km. 20 Tibungco, Davao City 0.0896 Operating
Zone
CIIF Agro-Industrial Park - Davao KM 9.5, Barangay Sasa, Davao City 0.0854 Operating
Barangay Darong, Municipality of
DADC Economic Zone 0.15 Operating
Sta. Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur
C. IT Park/Center (14)
Abreeza Corporate Center J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City 0.0039 Operating
Abreeza Corporate Center 2 J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City 0.003 Development in Progress
J. P. Laurel corner Inigo Streets, Baja-
ACI IT Business Centre 0.0018 Proclaimed
da Highway, Davao City
J.P. Laurel Avenue, Barangay 20-B,
Aeon Towers 0.0046 Development in Progress
Bajada, Davao City
J.P. Laurel Avenue cor. Angliongto
Damosa IT Park 0.023 Operating
Street, Lanang, Davao City
Jacinto Extension cor. Quirino Ave-
Filandia IT Center 0.0053 Operating
nue, Davao City
Quezon Boulevard, Barangay Bu-
Felcris Centrale 0.0170 Development in Progress
cana, Davao City
Jacinto Extension cor. Villamor
Luisa Avenue Square IT Building 0.002 Operating
Street, Davao City
Mac Arthur Highway, Matina, Davao
Matina IT Park 0.0179 Proclaimed
City
MacArthur Highway corner Maa
NCCC Davao IT Center 0.0302 Operating
Road, Matina, Davao City
Robinsons Cybergate Davao J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City 0.0107 Operating
J.P. Laurel Avenue, Barangay San
SM Lanang Premier IT Center 0.1 Operating
Antonio, Agdao District, Davao City
TESDA XI Information
Km. 20, Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao
Technology Center 0.0064 Development in Progress
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0.12 Operating
Center Davao City

LOT AREA
ECONOMIC ZONE LOCATION STATUS
(in sq. km)
D. Tourism (1)
Hijo Tourism Economic Zone
Barangay Madaum, Tagum City,
3.5 Development in Progress
Davao del Norte
TOTAL 7.9278
Source: PEZA
In the pursuit of transforming the Region from merely a source of raw materials to producer of high
quality manufactured and processed products, it has adopted the Industry Clustering Strategy (IC) as
its development strategy in the promotion of exports, generation of investments, creation of jobs and
agro-industrialization through increased agri-processing and manufacturing activities. Hence, more
manufacturing and agri-industrial economic zones are seen to leverage the Region’s thrust towards
competitiveness, especially in the light of the ASEAN Economic Community Integration.
Moreover, the establishment of agro-industrial economic zones in the Region shall provide specific
directions toward linking the production areas to the market and trading centers. It shall increase
production and productivity by improving access to modern technology for crop improvement; fishery
and livestock diversification; and packaging and agro-processing technologies.
Map 3.31 shows the ecozones in Davao Region. Generally, the Region’s Industrial Estates are concentrated
in Davao City and Davao del Norte. Davao City had the most ecozone locators while Davao del Norte
had the biggest in terms of area allocated for Industrial Estates with Hijo Tourism Economic Zone in
Madaum, Tagum City having the largest area.
The provinces of Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley, however, have yet to establish their industrial
areas for possible locators.

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Spatially, Davao City remained the top destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. Official data
revealed that from 2003 to 2013, the City accounted for a whopping 76.6 percent of the Region’s total
tourist arrivals (Figure 3.23). It was followed by Davao del Norte (12.2%), Compostela Valley (4.1%),
Davao Oriental (3.9%) and finally, Davao del Sur (3.3%).
The Region can now accommodate large gatherings or business conventions that require huge venues.
A number of new hotels and businesses have emerged to cater to the influx of tourists brought about
by the increased and frequent conduct of MICE in the Region.
The major tourist destinations in Davao Region are presented in Map 3.34.
Davao del Sur
The most famous tourist attraction in Davao del Sur is the Mt. Apo National Park, where the Philippines’s
tallest peak (2,953 meters above sea level) strikes an imposing presence. Other major tourist attractions
are the following: Ballistic Island and the fortress of the late Spanish explorer Lopez Villalobos located
in the municipality of Sarangani, Japanese tunnels and foxholes in the municipalities of Malalag and
Hagonoy, and other natural and man-made attractions such as the Marawer Hot Spring (Digos City),
Tibongan Caves, Sta. Maria Cove, Tubalan Cove, Dawis Beach Resorts and Camp Sabros.
The Province is also home to several cultural villages such as the Badiang Mat Weavers Village and
Binaton Bagobo Village in Digos City and Tribal Villages in the municipality of Matanao and Digos City.
Davao del Norte
Davao del Norte, particularly the Island Garden City of Samal, is endowed with many white sand
beaches and islets that are excellent for water sports such as scuba diving and snorkeling. It is also
host to many caves (e.g. Baga Cave, Dadatan Bat Cave and Baong Cave) where priceless archeological
discoveries like skeletal remains of the Kalagan tribe, Chinese vases and porcelain jars are found. Its
most well-known cave, the Monfort Bat Cave is a Guiness World Record-holder for having the largest
single colony of fruit bats in the world, with almost two million bats. In October 19, 1997, Proclamation
No.1108 declared a total of 41.27 square kilometers of the Kaputian area as Samal Island Tourism Zone.
Tagum City has a variety of man-made tourist spots, cultural structures and festivals namely: Banana
Beach and Lanikai, a resort nestled within a plantation and forest; Musikahan sa Tagum, the city’s most
popular event attracting musicians of all backgrounds from all over the country; Durian Festival and
the Christ The King Cathedral, one of the biggest basilicas in Mindanao with a wooden rosary sculpture
on its lawns.
The province also features highland journey in nature and culture to include waterfalls, springs, and
lakes in the municipalities of Kapalong, New Corella, San Isidro and the Ata-Manobo Cultural Village in
the highland municipality of Talaingod.
Davao Oriental
The Province of Davao Oriental, declared as a Tourism Development Area (TDA) through Republic
Act No. 10560, is host to a more-than-a-hundred tourist spots or potential destinations that consist
of islands, waterfalls, white sand beaches, rivers for trekking, bays and coves for kayaking and scuba
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nature preservation areas.
Prominent among these tourist destinations is the Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, the
country’s sixth and newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain range, which has an area of
more than 16,000 hectares and an elevation range of 75–1,637 m above sea level, is home to about
1,381 species of flora and fauna (341 of which are endemic) and an astonishing diversity of species,
including the endangered Philippine eagle and the Philippine cockatoo.
Mt. Hamiguitan is known for its two unique features: the Tinagong Dagat and the Bonsai Forest.
Tinagong Dagat or the “Hidden Sea” is a salt-water lake situated a thousand feet above sea level.
The site is inhabited and considered as one of the most puzzling phenomena of nature owing to it
experiencing high and low tides despite being a lake. It can be seen at Brgy. La Union in San Isidro in
the midst of the virgin forest.
The Bonsai Forest, considered as the country’s largest “pygmy forest”, consists of more than 1,000
hectares and no less than 1,650 feet above sea level. The area is host to 2-3 feet tall century- old sturdy
trees, and is like a huge vegetable garden in the middle of the jungle.
The province is also host to Aliwagwag Falls located in the middle of the forest at Brgy. Aliwagwag,
Cateel. This towering waterfalls is considered by hydraulic engineers as the highest in the country
and regarded as the most beautiful waterfalls in Mindanao. It has a series of 84 falls appearing like a
stairway to the sky with heights ranging from 6 to 100 feet. Aliwagwag Falls is 1,110 feet high and 20
meters wide.
Compostela Valley
One of the major natural and man-made tourist destinations in the Province is the Aguacan Cold
Spring Inland Resort and the Haven’s Peak Resort both located in the municipality of Maragusan, Mainit
Sulfuric Hot Spring and Amacan Crater in Lake Leonard in the municipality of Maco and the rock and
mountain climbing sites, tribal villages, trails and falls in Maragusan and New Bataan. The municipality
of Maragusan is also the haven of Rafflesia mira, a specie of the biggest flower in the world which is
highly-endangered.
Aside from natural and resource-based tourism potentials, Compostela Valley hosts other significant
festivals and activities, such as the Bulawan Festival (Nabunturan), White Peak Climb and Malumagpak
Challenge (New Bataan), Seakite Flying and L’yurot Food Festival (Mabini) and jewelry-making
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CHAPTER IV
The Regional Physical Framework Plan
A. Vision, Mission, Goals and Development Objectives

Davao Region is envisioned as the logistics hub of Southern Philippines; resilient and with a rich
biodiversity; a haven for human growth and development.
This vision portrays a lead role in national development, pursued under a regime of sustainable
development and with a keen eye for human nourishment and livelihood opportunities. It moreover
denotes a region that is quick to recover from any disaster and/or adapt to the effects of Climate Change.
Toward the realization of its vision for the Region, this Plan sets out on a mission to direct Davao
Region’s spatial development toward (a) maximizing the benefits of urban-rural development and (b)
building disaster-resilient and Climate Change-adaptive communities along the main strategies of
concentration, connectivity and vulnerability reduction.
Given its adopted vision, the Region’s goals are focused on sustainable development that would harness
its abundant human and physical resources, increase economic productivity for global competitiveness,
as well as ensure that the resiliency of its communities is sustained, so that the economic gains are
not eroded due to damage to infrastructure, loss of lives and livelihood opportunities. The Region
aims to reduce risks to disasters and adapt to Climate Change, especially that the Region’s economy is
predominantly agriculture-based. More specifically, Davao Region’s goals are the following:
1. Sustainable development, that is, the needs of the Region’s men, women and children are met
while leaving the next generations with the same—if not improved—quality of life assets;
2. Upgraded infrastructure facilities to improve the Region’s aggregate economic production and
productivity, and global competitiveness;
3. A developed human resource by sustaining the provision of basic social services;
4. Improved access to economic opportunities; and
5. Sustained resiliency of communities in reducing risks to disasters and Climate Change.
With a view to attaining these goals, the Region shall endeavor to achieve sustainable development,
preserve the environment, increase productivity, enhance mobility of people and traded goods and
services, as well as access to basic services to reduce poverty, and protect prime agricultural and other
environmentally-critical areas to reduce threats and impact to an increasing population. Accordingly,
Davao Region shall pursue the following development objectives:
1. To achieve a sustainable settlement condition where people are satisfied with their living and
working environment;
2. To determine the most efficient and equitable manner of utilizing and managing land resources in
order to enhance productivity and reduce poverty;
3. To achieve environmental stability, ecological integrity and sustainability of goods and services
provided to the present and future generations;

4. Enhance mobility of people and traded goods and services, as well as access to basic services; and
5. To protect key production and other environmentally-constrained or disaster-prone areas, in order
to reduce the threats and negative impacts on the Region’s increasing population.
B. Spatial Development Strategies

1. Proposed Land Use
The proposed land use of the region is intended to evolve as a model for land development in
preventing further damage to the environment. Sustainable use of land resources and protection of
environmentally critical areas are the ultimate goal of land development for the planning period 2003
to 2030. Table 4.1 presents the summary of the existing and proposed land use of the region. Map 4.1
presents the proposed land use of the region.
Table 4.1 Summary of Existing and Proposed Land Use, Region XI, By Province (in square
kilometre)
Percent
to Total
Land Area
Compostela Davao del Davao del Davao Davao
Category Total of Davao
Valley Norte Sur Oriental City
Region
(19,721.30
Sq.Kms.)
A. Production Land Use
Existing 3,881.66 3,274.06 3,539.29 4,769.26 2,565.96 18,030.23 91.4%
Proposed 3,453.34 2,835.25 2,747.15 4,165.75 1,461.29 14,662.77 74.3%
Deviation (428.32) (438.82) (792.14) (603.51) (1,104.67) (3,367.46)
1. Cropland
Existing 1,949.30 1,681.99 1,987.26 1,690.41 869.66 8,178.61 41.5%
Proposed 1,479.67 1,544.95 1,293.01 1,564.32 431.24 6,313.20 32.0%
Deviation (469.63) (137.04) (694.25) (126.08) (438.41) (1,865.41)
2. Fishing Ground
Existing 2.41 16.21 17.66 13.15 1.42 50.85 0.3%
Fishpond 2.41 16.21 17.66 13.15 1.42 50.85 0.3%
Proposed - 29.00 33.35 7.03 - 69.37 0.4%
Deviation (2.41) 12.79 15.69 (6.12) (1.42) 18.52
3. Pasture/ Grazing Area
Existing 1.96 51.83 42.91 40.53 243.69 380.92 1.9%
Grassland 1.96 51.83 42.91 40.53 243.69 380.92 1.9%
Proposed - 2.02 - - 67.20 69.22 0.4%
Deviation (1.96) (49.81) (42.91) (40.53) (176.49) (311.70)
4. Production Forest
Existing 1,927.99 1,524.03 1,491.45 3,025.18 1,451.19 9,419.85 47.8%
Forest (Closed and
910.83 669.33 469.30 1,631.28 239.21 3,919.95 19.9%
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Barrenland, 966.34 797.40 1,010.01 1,364.59 1,184.60 5,322.93 27.0%
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50.82 57.30 12.15 29.30 27.39 176.96 0.9%
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Proposed 1,973.67 1,259.28 1,420.79 2,594.40 962.85 8,210.99 41.6%
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1,094.03 258.78 704.29 1,524.79 425.67 4,007.56 20.3%
Forestry)
Rehabilitation
879.64 1,000.50 716.50 1,069.62 537.18 4,203.43 21.3%
(Forest Plantation)
Deviation 45.67 (264.75) (70.66) (430.77) (488.34) (1,208.86)
5. Mining Area
Existing 85.87 52.48 0.08 40.13 7.70 186.26 0.9%
Metallic 85.72 - - 37.41 - 123.13 0.6%
Non-Metallic 0.15 52.48 0.08 2.72 7.70 63.13 0.3%
Proposed 766.27 58.96 185.57 536.05 7.70 1,554.55 7.9%
Existing (Metallic &
85.87 52.48 0.08 40.13 7.70 186.26 0.9%
Non-Metallic
Prospective/
Potential
680.40 6.48 185.49 495.92 - 1,368.29 6.9%
Areas (not yet
categorized)
Deviation 680.40 6.48 185.49 495.92 - 1,368.29
B. Protection Land Use
Existing 567.79 7.03 421.52 261.05 125.63 1,383.02 7.0%
Proposed 1,012.35 390.50 1,162.20 858.74 1,029.66 4,453.45 22.6%
Deviation 444.56 383.47 740.68 597.69 904.03 3,070.43
1. NIPAS (RA 7886) and Non-NIPAS (>1000m elev. and >50% slope)
Existing 567.79 7.03 421.52 261.05 125.63 1,383.02 7.0%
NIPAS (excluding
565.24 0.03 411.79 238.90 125.17 1,341.13 6.8%
seascapes)
Shoreline 2.54 7.00 9.73 22.16 0.47 41.89 0.2%
Proposed 1,012.35 390.50 1,162.20 858.74 1,029.66 4,453.45 22.6%
NIPAS (excluding
565.60 0.04 411.39 239.06 125.07 1,341.16 6.8%
seascapes)
Non-NIPAS 446.75 390.46 750.81 619.69 904.59 3,112.29 15.8%
Deviation 444.56 383.47 740.68 597.69 904.03 3,070.43
C. Settlement/Built-Up Areas
Existing 38.04 85.50 57.50 12.62 114.40 308.06 1.6%
Proposed 21.79 140.84 108.96 18.44 315.04 605.08 3.1%
Deviation (16.24) 55.35 51.46 5.82 200.64 297.02
D. Infrastructure and Utilities
Existing 49.62 54.32 50.71 31.75 23.74 210.13 1.1%
Proposed 105.06 177.34 75.97 79.25 294.70 732.32 3.7%
Deviation 55.44 123.02 25.27 47.50 270.97 522.19
1. Roads
Existing 49.61 54.31 50.69 31.50 21.33 207.43 1.1%

National Roads 2.64 2.17 2.72 3.19 2.64 13.37 0.1%
Local Roads 46.96 52.14 47.97 28.31 18.68 194.06 1.0%
Provincial Roads 16.83 16.83 8.38 9.85 51.89 0.3%
City Roads 5.46 8.13 5.84 1.53 6.43 27.38 0.1%
Municipal Roads 3.31 3.31 0.0%
Barangay Roads 24.68 23.87 33.75 16.93 12.26 111.48 0.6%
Proposed 105.05 177.33 75.96 79.24 291.74 729.31 3.7%
National and Local
105.05 177.33 75.96 79.24 291.74 729.31 3.7%
Roads
Deviation 55.44 123.02 25.28 47.74 270.41 521.88
2. Airports and Seaports
Existing 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.25 2.41 2.70 0.01%
Airports 0.24 2.17 2.41 0.0%
Seaports 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.24 0.29 0.0%
Proposed 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.25 5.14 15.42 0.08%
Airports 0.24 2.17 2.41 0.0%
Seaports 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 2.97 3.01 100.0%
Deviation - - (0.01) - 2.73 12.72
Total Land Area
Existing 4,487.48 3,366.59 4,018.31 5,042.94 2,805.99 19,721.30 100.0%
Proposed 4,487.48 3,366.59 4,018.31 5,042.93 2,805.99 19,721.30

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1.1 Production Land Use
The total area allocated for production land use shall decline by 18.68 percent or 3,367.46 square
kilometers. From the existing 18,030.23 square kilometers, it shall drop to 14,662.77 square kilometers
by the end of the plan period. The decline will be due to the exclusion of areas earmarked for
protection forest which are presently utilized for crop production, settlement/built-up development,
and infrastructure development.
Despite the planned total decline, land uses proposed for mining and fishing grounds will increase.
Notably, land allocated for mining will go up by 734.61 percent; while that for fishing grounds will
increase by 36.42 percent. On the other hand, allocations for other production land-classified land
uses are proposed to decline, particularly pasture/grazing areas (by 81.83 percent), croplands (22.81
percent), and production forest (12.83 percent).
Davao Oriental shall have the largest area for crop production at 1,564.32 square kilometers, followed
by Davao del Norte at 1,544.95 square kilometers, Compostela Valley at 1,479.67, Davao del Sur at
1,293.01 square kilometers, and Davao City at 431.24 square kilometers.
Areas to be devoted to fishing development, particularly aquaculture production, shall increase by

36.4 percent from the existing level of 50.85 square kilometers to 69.37 square kilometers. This area
constitutes 0.4 percent of the total land area of the Region. Among the provinces and cities, Davao del
Sur shall have the largest area for fishing grounds at 33.35 square kilometers, followed by Davao del
Norte at 29.00 square kilometers, and Davao Oriental at 7.03 square kilometers.
The pasture/grazing area will decrease by about 82 percent from the existing level of 380.92 square
kilometers to 69.22 square kilometers. This area is 0.4 percent of the total land area of the Region.
Areas devoted to production forest will decrease by about 12.8 percent from the existing level of
9,419.85 square kilometers to 8,210.99 square kilometers. This is about 41.6 percent of the total land
area of the Region and will consist of land allocated for the expansion of agro-forestry and forest
plantations for rehabilitation. Among the Region’s provinces and cities, Davao Oriental shall have the
largest area for production forest at 2,594.40 square kilometers, followed by Compostela Valley at
1,973.67 square kilometers.
The mining areas will expand by about 734.61 percent from the current level of 186.26 square
kilometers to 1,554.55 square kilometers. The increase is due to the identified potential area totaling
1,368.29 square kilometers by the Mines and Geoscience Bureau (MGB) XI for mining development in
the different areas of the Region. Among the Region’s provinces and cities, Compostela Valley has the
largest potential area for mining development at 680.40 square kilometers, followed by Davao Oriental
at 495.92 square kilometers, then Davao del Sur at 185.49 square kilometers.
The proposed expansion, which will constitute 6.9 percent of the Region’s total land area, is in support
to the industry cluster program. Among the Region’s provinces and cities, Compostela Valley shall
retain its position as having the largest area devoted to mining at 766.27 square kilometers, from its
existing 85.87 square kilometers; followed by Davao Oriental at 536.05 square kilometers.

1.2 Protection Land Use
The Region shall retain the existing level of areas for the NIPAS at 1,341.16 square kilometers, while
boosting its non-NIPAS areas by about 7,330 percent, or from its existing level of 41.89 square
kilometers to 3,112.29 square kilometers. This will bring the Region’s total protection land use areas to
4,453.45 square kilometers from the existing 1,383.02 square kilometers, a 222 percent increase from
the existing total.
1.3 Settlements/Built-up Areas
Areas devoted to settlements/built-up areas development will expand by about 96.4 percent from the
existing level of 308.06 square kilometers to 605.08 square kilometers. This is about 3.1 percent of the
Region’s total land area. The increase will be due to urban expansion which includes consideration for
basic social services and social infrastructure needs. Among the Region’s provinces and cities, Davao
City will have the largest area proposed for urban expansion at 200.64 square kilometers, followed by
Davao del Norte at 55.35 square kilometers. Davao City will still have the largest area for settlements
and large institutions at 315.04 square kilometers.
1.4 Infrastructure/Utilities Areas
Areas devoted to infrastructure development will increase by about 248.5 percent from the existing
level of 210.13 square kilometers to 732.32 square kilometers. This proposed area is 3.7 percent of
the Region’s total land area. The opening of new roads amounting to about 521.88 square kilometers
makes up the bulk of this expansion in land devoted to infrastructure, while the expansion of seaports
will be accounting for the balance. Table 4.1 presents the summary of the existing and proposed land
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2. Planning Strategies and Plan Implementation

Phases
Overall Spatial Strategy
Davao Region’s main spatial strategy involves the expansion of Metropolitan Davao into a C.O.R.E.
Growth Triangle that focuses on the agri-industrial centers along the Davao Gulf. The left side of the
Triangle shall be bounded by the Region’s Linear Urban Corridor and extending up to the Municipality
of Malita in Davao Occidental; the right side by the agri-production strip from Tagum City to the
Municipality of Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental, and the base of the Triangle will be the Davao
Gulf waterway between the municipalities of Malita and Governor Generoso.

The Comprehensive Outcomes for Rural Empowerment or C.O.R.E. Growth Triangle strategy shall
mobilize the Region’s resources to enhance its Connectivity in order to achieve ease and mobility of
access of people, goods and services through integrated multi-modal transport linkages and digital
infrastructure; pursue an overall Outward-Looking policy that entails the adoption of both national
and global perspectives in all development initiatives, defining Davao Region’s role as Mindanao’s
metropolitan center and linking Mindanao to other islands and beyond the Philippines; achieve Rural-
Urban Integration by harnessing the synergy between rural empowerment and urban renewal, thereby
creating equitable opportunities for holistic regional development; and finally, abide by Ecological/
Environmental Sustainability principles so as to allow the present use of the Region’s resources for the
benefit/enjoyment of the future generation and build more resilient communities through disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR/CCA).
This strategy does not only integrate the Region physically, but economically as well since the key
production areas and market centers are connected directly to the processing centers along the Linear
Urban Corridor. The Davao Gulf, with an integrated inter-modal transport system, shall serve as the
gateway to other regions in Mindanao, the ASEAN and to the rest of the world in pursuit of its Vision.
Spatial Development Strategies
Concentration
The strategy of concentration calls for enhancing the ability of the Region’s settlements to absorb
growth in order to achieve economies of scale in the provision of basic services and infrastructure,
along with efficiency of urban-based production, services and markets. This means an inclination
toward higher densities for the Region’s Linear Urban Corridor and sub-regional centers that increase
innovation, creativity and economic activities, and limit encroachment into agricultural land and other
environmentally sensitive or protected areas.
For already-congested settlements, the strategy encourages the redevelopment of communities so that
these are able to take in the anticipated growth in population during the Plan period. Transportation,
utility and disaster mitigation infrastructure shall be designed and procured for these settlements so
that the former are upsized together with the growth of the settlements.
In order to address the Region’s concerns on Concentration, the following policies are prescribed:

• Promotion of a rational distribution of population throughout the Region;
• Ensure the adequacy and quality of necessary utilities, such as water, electricity, transportation
and communication; education and health facilities, housing, including recreational facilities, in
settlement areas;
• Promotion of high-rise, low-cost residential buildings to save on space for settlements development
and prevent encroachment into the production and protection areas;
• Restriction of areas highly prone to flooding, earthquake and landslide, and coastal zones exposed
to tsunamis for building and settlements purposes due to potential risks to lives and property;
• Limitation and containment of the expansion of settlement sites in protected, upland and coastal
areas;
• Modernization and maintenance of infrastructure facilities for maximum efficiency and cost
effectiveness to ensure sustainable linkage among settlements, food production sites, storage,
distribution centers and local markets;
• Enhancement of the capability of the LGUs in settlement planning and management with special
consideration for climate change and the environment;
• Provision by the Government of emergency response and evacuation plans for areas prone to
disasters.
Connectivity
The connectivity strategy prescribes the increase in and improvement of the linkages among the Region’s
settlements and key production and tourism areas in order to (a) increase access to and improve the
efficiency of markets; (b) encourage (or discourage) growth and concentration through transportation
alignments supporting the Region’s development objectives; and (c) reduce the vulnerability of
settlements during emergency situations by increasing the redundancy of the infrastructure. The
Region’s connectivity shall be ensured in terms of both transportation and information infrastructure.
Infrastructure connectivity shall be prioritized between Metropolitan Davao and the country’s other
metropolises; between Metropolitan Davao and the Region’s international trading and tourism partners;
between Metropolitan Davao and the regional and sub-regional centers; and among the regional/sub-
regional centers and the provincial and local centers (see Map 4.1). Metropolitan Davao’s Francisco
Bangoy International Airport shall continue to connect the Region to the country’s other centers and
islands, as well as to the rest of Asia and the world. A key internal infrastructure connectivity priority, on
the other hand, is the construction of the Davao-Samal Bridge, which is an integral component of the
Region’s Davao Gulf development sub-strategy.
A major Davao Region sub-strategy under Connectivity, tapping the Davao Gulf, the one resource
that binds all of Davao Region, as a means toward integrating its urban and rural areas into a fluid
socioeconomic unit would greatly enhance the Region’s capacity for achieving inclusive growth.
Developing the Davao Gulf area aims at facilitating trading and commercial activities, leading to the
generation of jobs and creation of wealth with direct impact on the LGUs along the Gulf, and dispersal
of socioeconomic development in the Region’s far-flung municipalities, including those along the
Region’s eastern seaboard. In effect, this strategy facilitates faster integration of rural/production areas
to urban/market distribution centers as it optimizes the use of alternative sea-based routes. Moreover,
developing the area by expanding its sea transport services increases the possibility of positioning
the Region as an alternate international seaport and/or logistics transhipment hub due to its strategic
location in Asia.
The Gulf hosts a number of significant publicly and privately operated ports. Anchored on Metropolitan
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port complex, where each sub-port enjoys the category of a port-of-entry under a unified Davao Port
Complex scenario. The Davao Gulf could then aspire to become Southeast Asia’s alternate logistics hub
to Singapore, and this will elevate the Philippines’ position in the global stage significantly higher.
A number of things need to be pursued to achieve this Davao Gulf vision. First, the Island Garden City of
Samal must be physically linked to the mainland through a Davao-Samal Bridge in order for the island
to be able to stir commerce and trade as hub of the Davao Gulf sub-economy. Second, the sea-lanes
and the overall logistics capability of the Gulf need to be augmented with the development of ports
around the Gulf toward accommodating RORO and fast-craft vessels, as well as handling and storing
containerized cargo. This water-based transport complex shall then combine with the long-established
land- and air- based transportation capability of the Region to form the latter’s preferred intermodal
transportation setup. And third, the Region needs to push for the development of the appropriate
regulatory framework for integrated port complexes that would allow the consolidation of adjoining
ports located in a common bay or gulf into a single port administration unit.
Vulnerability Reduction
The strategy of vulnerability reduction is directed at the protection of the Region’s key production
areas and other environmentally-constrained or disaster-prone areas consistent with the principles
and requirements of sustainable development. Accordingly, it signifies controlling the extent of the
interaction between the Region’s general population areas that need to be protected and areas that
are disaster- or hazard-prone. It moreover requires the resolution of land use conflicts involving built-
up areas, and urban and non-urban protection and production areas. Finally, from an infrastructure
development standpoint and as already cited above, this strategy calls for increasing the redundancy
of transportation routes in order to reduce the vulnerability of settlements during disaster situations.
Based on this strategy, the following policies are prescribed for the Region:
• Pursuit of congressional proclamation for protection areas not covered by the NIPAS law;
• Preservation of protection areas not falling under the NIPAS through local legislation;
• Sustenance of geohazard assessment mapping in all municipalities and pursue extensive advocacy
of its results;
• Building and sustaining the resiliency of communities by capacitating the LGUs, particularly at the
municipal and barangay levels; and
• Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in local-level planning, e.g., municipal and barangay land use plans.

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Proposed Functional Network of Settlements
Based on the National Spatial Strategy, the Region’s proposed network of settlements follows the
principle of concentration, wherein the larger the settlement population, the greater the concentration
and therefore, the higher the level in the network of growth areas and a greater connectivity priority.
There could be settlements in the network, however, that are not premised on the principle of
concentration but have strategic roles in the network, particularly in establishing linkages and
connectivity that will enhance the delivery of services in the lagging settlements, promote economic
integration and vulnerability reduction. In addition to the foregoing considerations, the other criteria
in identifying the Region’s proposed network of settlements include population size, the scale and
type of activities, economic activities and location.
In this proposed network of settlements the metropolitan center is Davao City; the regional center is
Tagum City; and the seven (7) sub-regional centers are the cities of Digos, Mati, Panabo and Samal,
and municipalities of Malita, Nabunturan and Sta. Cruz. There shall be fourteen (14) provincial centers,
while all other LGUs not so designated are considered local centers. Following is the Region’s network
of settlements and the latter’s functional roles:
Table No. 4.2 Davao Region Network of Settlements and Their Functional Roles
Settlement Functional Role
Metropolitan Center
Davao City • Among the five largest centers in the country and expected to absorb substan-
tial growth
• Mindanao’s economic and administrative core
• Mindanao’s center for excellence in education and health facilities
• Region’s main growth center and core city
• Region’s primary industrial, financial and international trading center
• Seat of regional government center
• Priming itself into becoming a Southeast Asia and Pacific logistics hub of Mind-
anao
Regional Center
Tagum City • Seat of the provincial government of Davao del Norte
• To become a highly urbanized city to serve as the Region’s commercial and trad-
ing center in the north, as well as an alternative settlement area to decongest
Davao City
• Provide area for agro-industrial development and socio-economic requirements,
particularly social, administrative and infrastructure services of the Region’s
northern municipalities, including the three coastal municipalities of Compostela
Valley
Sub-Regional Centers
Digos City • Seat of the provincial government of Davao del Sur
• To be developed as the Region’s commercial and trading center in the south, as
well as Davao City’s alternative settlement in the south
IGaCoS • To become the Region’s main tourist destination
Mati City • Seat of the provincial government of Davao Oriental
• Serve as the trading and commercial center of the Region’s east coast and gulf
municipalities of Davao Oriental, as well as a trading partner of Davao City and
Tagum City
Panabo City • To become the commercial and trading center northeast of the core city
Malita • Seat of the provincial government of Davao Occidental
• Serve as the commercial and trading center and the Region’s special economic
zone

Nabunturan • Seat of the provincial government of Compostela Valley
• Provide recreational, trading, commercial, agro-industrial, tourism, social infra-
structure and administrative services to the rest of the province
Sta. Cruz • Serve as the industrial estate south of the core city
Provincial Centers
Asuncion • Role is similar to that of regional centers but in a smaller and more limited scale
Baganga • Have a minimum population size of 50,000 and an extended city or municipal
service coverage but not beyond the province where they belong
Compostela • Will tend to merge with adjacent sub-regional centers as they grow
Gov. Generoso
Jose Abad Santos
Kapalong
Laak
Lupon
Maco
Maragusan
Monkayo
New Corella
Pantukan
Sto. Tomas
Local Centers • Settlements that form the base of the hierarchy
• Generally cater to one or two local government units
• All municipalities not included in the higher levels are considered local centers
The metropolitan center serves as the economic and administrative core of Davao Region, as well as
of the island of Mindanao, which has only one metropolitan center, Davao City. Metropolitan Davao
is among the five largest centers in the country. It is expected to absorb substantial growth close to
tripling its population based on the 2045 population estimate of 3.3 million. Metropolitan Davao shall
be sustained as the Region’s main growth center and core city. It shall serve as the Region’s primary
industrial, financial and international trading center, having direct international linkages due to the
presence of an international airport and seaport.
On the other hand, the regional center serves as the market and service center to several provinces.
One regional center is identified in the proposed network of settlements, which is Tagum City. It shall
continue to serve as the seat of the provincial government of Davao del Norte. It shall be a highly
urbanized city to serve as the Region’s commercial and trading center in the north, as well as an
alternative settlement area to decongest Davao City.
Tagum City also plays an important role as a convergence point of the Agusan-Davao Road and the
Surigao- Davao Coastal Road. These routes serve as the main trunk lines for the flow of trade and the
delivery of basic social services, thus a potential trading hub for Agusan del Sur, Compostela Valley and
Davao Oriental.
Sub-regional centers comprise the market catchment of the regional center that connect to and serve
as service centers of smaller provincial and local centers. Davao Region has identified seven (7) sub-
regional centers, as follows:
Digos City, the seat of the provincial government of Davao del Sur, shall be developed as the Region’s
commercial and trading center, as well as Davao City’s alternative settlement area in the south. It shall
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in the south. It shall also cater to the needs of the Region’s southern municipalities in terms of social,
infrastructure and administrative services.
The Island Garden City of Samal is the Region’s main tourism destination.
Mati City, the seat of the provincial government of Davao Oriental, shall serve as the trading and
commercial center of the Region’s east coast and the gulf municipalities of Davao Oriental, as well as a
trading partner of Davao City and Tagum City.
Panabo City is envisioned to be the commercial and trading center northeast of the core city. It is
expected to become a highly urbanized area as it will likely absorb the expansion requirements of
Davao City for urban development. The city specializes in plantation crops, particularly banana, and
mariculture production. It has a wharf that caters to international cargo vessels. Panabo City is projected
to absorb the industrial spill of Davao City due to their proximity.
Malita, the seat of the provincial government of Davao Occidental, shall serve as the commercial and
trading center and special economic zone of the Region. The presence of telecommunications facilities,
paved roads, tertiary health and education services, processing and marketing and recreational facilities
will boost the area as a special economic zone. It shall serve the three southernmost municipalities of
the province for their social, infrastructure and administrative services.
Nabunturan, the seat of the provincial government of Compostela Valley, shall provide the recreational,
trading, commercial, agro-industrial, tourism, social infrastructure and administrative services to the
rest of the province.
Sta. Cruz shall also serve as the industrial estate south of the core city.
Plan Implementation Phases
Davao Region’s spatial development strategies are based on the economic potential, resource
endowments and the different areas’natural tendency for growth and development, plus a particular
attention to disaster vulnerability reduction. The phases and type of development proposed are based
on the present state and configuration, potentials, capabilities, and uniqueness of the areas delineated.
The strategies identified for the Region are envisioned to uplift the economic well-being of the people,
enhance ecological condition and promote global competitiveness. The existing geographical and
political configuration shall give an advantage to the identified growth centers.
Metropolitan Davao City shall serve as the economic and administrative core not only of Davao Region
but of the whole Island of Mindanao as well. Tagum City shall be a regional growth center; while the
cities of Digos, Mati, Panabo and Samal, and the municipalities of Malita, Nabunturan and Sta. Cruz are
the designated sub-regional centers.
The 30-year plan period is divided into three (3) phases of development, with each phase roughly
spanning an interlocking ten-year period.
Medium-Term Plan Implementation Strategy (Phase 1: 2015-2025)
The first ten years of Plan implementation shall focus on laying the groundwork for trade and commerce
to begin livening up the Davao Gulf, particularly the area covering the upper half of the Region’s

C.O.R.E. Growth Triangle. This is the area bounded by the Region’s Linear Urban Corridor toward the
Gulf’s western coastline and the growth strip from Tagum City up to the Municipality of Lupon on the
Gulf’s eastern coastline, with the Island Garden City of Samal as the hub of Gulf trading activities. Aside
from the construction of the Davao-Samal Bridge, this period shall see the construction of RO-RO ports
and fast craft jetties where these prove to be the most efficient means of moving commodities and
commuters around the Gulf. This period shall likewise see the vigorous development or upgrading of
roads leading to TDAs as the latter will also be relied on to spur demand for the RO-RO ports and fast
craft jetties, aside from creating economic opportunities and generating jobs particularly along the
Region’s eastern seaboard in Davao Oriental.
Along with the further evolution of Metropolitan Davao as Mindanao’s center for finance and for
meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), the medium term shall also see the continuing
pursuit of energy security for the Region. More power generation capacities will be explored and
developed with the aim of transforming Davao Region from a net importer into that of a net exporter
of electricity vis-à- vis the Mindanao Power Grid. In line with further connectivity considerations, too,
this period will see the modernization of Metropolitan Davao’s Sasa Port and the rehabilitation and
improvement of the Davao International Airport.
From the administrative viewpoint, on the other hand, Davao Region LGUs will be encouraged to
begin revisiting their respective comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) in order for them to be able
to consider their redevelopment requirements consistent with the strategies of concentration and
vulnerability reduction (Map 4.3).

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Medium-to-Long-Term Plan Implementation Strategy (Phase 2: 2015-2035)
Phase 2 of Plan implementation shall continue the Region’s focus on the upper half of its C.O.R.E.
Growth Triangle. It shall see the transformation of the Linear Urban Corridor as massive redevelopment
initiatives begin to take shape along the sustainable development strategies of concentration,
connectivity and vulnerability reduction.
The next ten-year period of Plan implementation shall also see the maturity of the Region’s special
economic zones (ecozones) or industrial estates. Spurred by the improving integration of the Region’s
internal economy primarily because of the flourishing Gulf trade, these ecozones begin to feed on the
Region’s more accessible sources of raw materials and heightened human resource skills. Moreover, its
enhanced internal connectivity infrastructure shall ensure the development of industrial value chains
progressively among the Region’s production, consolidation and consumer markets.
In line with the concentration and connectivity strategies, this period shall see the development of a
more efficient mass transportation system for the Region, particularly along its Linear Urban Corridor.
Furthermore, this period will require the firming up of a future location for the Davao International
Airport, supported by the completion of the appropriate project studies (Map 4.4).

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Long-Term Plan Implementation Strategy (Phase 3: 2015-2045)
The final ten-year phase of Plan implementation shall see the Region’s focus extend to the rest of its
C.O.R.E. Growth Triangle with the attention fixed on the establishment of its Davao Integrated Port
Complex. With the thriving Davao Gulf trade and commerce as backdrop, this port complex shall
greatly enhance Davao Region’s connectivity to its foreign markets, in the process, lifting the country’s
global position and stake a couple or more notches higher. During this period, the Region shall see its
transformation into its new role as an alternative logistics hub to Singapore in Southeast Asia (Map 4.5).

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C. The Plan Components
1. Settlements Development
Challenges
a) Settlements in environmentally critical areas
Disasters that affect densely populated areas have the greatest potential for inflicting damage and
widespread destruction. Not only are large numbers of people endangered, but the potential loss to
houses, businesses, and infrastructure facilities are also magnified.
Settlement areas prone to flooding cover 68.19 square kilometers or 0.3 percent of the total land area
and 21.9 percent of the total built-up/settlement areas of the region (Table 4.3). Davao City ranked first
in terms of flood prone areas, accounting for about 19.97 square kilometers or 29.3 percent of the total
flooded areas in the region and 16.9 percent of the total built-up/settlement areas in Davao City. At the
same time, Davao City ranked 6th among the top ten most densely populated areas in Davao Region
(Table 4.4). Most of the flooded areas in Davao City are located within the whole stretch from Toril to
Lasang, particularly within the linear corridor (Map 4.5).
Table 4.3. Settlement Areas Prone to Flooding, by Province/City, Davao Region

Settlement Areas susceptibility to Flooding (in sq. km.)
Province/City
High Medium Low Total
Davao del Norte 1.41 8.82 0.93 11.15
Davao del Sur 6.24 7.86 1.66 15.76
Davao Occidental 0.23 0.20 0.08 0.50
Davao Oriental 0.50 1.96 0.82 3.28
Davao City 5.89 11.18 2.90 19.97
Total 22.01 37.74 8.44 68.19
Source: RLUC-TWG
On the other hand, Tagum City which ranked first among the top 10 most densely populated cities/
municipalities of Davao Region is at the same time ranked 3rd in terms of susceptibility to flooding at
4.65 square kilometers. Most of these settlement areas are located in the barangays of Bingcungan,
Pagsabangan, Busaon, Canocotan, San Isidro and San Miguel (Table 4.3).

Table 4.4 Implications of Flooding to Most Densely Populated Settlements
Top Ten Most Densely Persons per Areas Highly Susceptible to Flooding (sq. km.)
Populated City/Municipality sq. km. High Medium Low Total
1 Tagum City 1,295 0.66 3.94 0.05 4.65
2 Sulop 897 0.05 0.01 0.01 0.07
3 Panabo City 701 0.23 2.04 0.06 2.33
4 Sarangani Island 663 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 Sto. Tomas 540 0.10 0.56 0.04 0.70
6 Davao City 517 5.89 11.18 2.90 19.97
7 Digos City 516 2.75 3.93 0.38 7.07
8 Padada 488 0.08 0.29 0.02 0.39
9 Carmen 454 0.14 0.71 0.01 0.86
10 Hagonoy 435 0.64 0.86 0.03 1.53
Source: RLUC-TWG

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Landslide is caused by different factors which include vegetative cover, topography, drainage, and
amount and frequency of rainfall. The latter is the most frequent cause of landslide. Areas most affected
by rain-induced landslide are those in the upland areas or with more than 18 percent slope (Map 4.6).
Settlement areas prone to rain-induced landslide cover 118.36 square kilometers or 0.6 percent of the
total land area and 38 percent of the total built-up/settlement areas of the region (Table 4.5). Davao
City ranked first in terms of settlement areas prone to rain-induced landslide at 47.42 square kilometers
or 40.1 percent of the total areas susceptible to rain-induced landslide and 40.2 percent of the total
built-up/settlement areas in Davao City (Table 4.1.2). Most of these areas are located in upland areas of
Davao City.
Table 4.5 Settlement Areas Prone to Rain Induced Landslide, by Province/City, Davao Region
Settlement Areas susceptibility to Rain Induced Landslide (in sq. km.)
Province/City
High Medium Low Total
Davao del Norte 0.23 6.77 14.76 21.76
Davao del Sur 1.37 2.86 25.98 30.21
Davao Oriental 0.02 0.00 1.89 1.91
Davao City 1.35 11.17 34.89 47.42
Total 5.05 21.71 91.64 118.36
Source: RLUC-TWG
Among the top 10 most densely populated cities/municipalities of Davao Region, Tagum City ranked
second at 5.08 square kilometers, then Sto. Tomas at 3.74 square kilometers (Table 4.6).
Table 4.6 Implications of Rain Induced Landslide to Most Densely Populated Settlements
Top Ten Most Densely Persons per Areas Highly Susceptible to Landslide (sq. km.)
1 Tagum City 1,295 0.00 0.03 5.05 5.08
2 Sulop 897 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 Panabo City 701 0.00 0.00 0.79 0.79
5 Sto. Tomas 540 0.00 0.00 3.74 3.74
6 Davao City 517 1.35 11.17 34.89 47.41
7 Digos City 516 0.00 0.35 2.36 2.71
8 Padada 488 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 Carmen 454 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 Hagonoy 435 0.00 0.00 2.57 2.57
Source: RLUC-TWG

In terms of vulnerability from fault line, among the top 10 most densely populated cities/municipalities
of Davao Region, Padada has the largest area exposed to fault line at 2.01 square kilometers, however,
this was categorized as moderate in terms of vulnerability. Davao City followed at 0.71 square kilometers,
of which 0.03 kilometers and 0.57 square kilometers were categorized as extremely high and high,
respectively, in terms of vulnerability (Table 4.7).
Table 4.7 Implications of Vulnerability from Fault Line to Most Densely Populated Settlements
Top Ten Most Densely Persons per Areas Highly Susceptible to Landslide (sq. km.)
1 Tagum City 1,295 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 Sulop 897 0.00 0.09 0.08 0.17
3 Panabo City 701 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 Sto. Tomas 540 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 Davao City 517 0.03 0.57 0.11 0.71
7 Digos City 516 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 Padada 488 0.00 0.00 2.01 2.01
9 Carmen 454 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 Hagonoy 435 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.13
Source: RLUC-TWG

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b) Encroachment of Settlements in protected areas and danger zones
There are issues on encroachment of settlements to both NIPAS and non-NIPAS as these areas are
heavily occupied by both formal and informal settlers, particularly on riverbanks and upland areas.
Majority of these areas are in Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur and a few in Davao del
Norte.
In Davao Oriental, these areas are mostly located in Mati City, San Isidro, Governor Generoso, Cateel
and Baganga. In Compostela Valley these are located in Maragusan, Compostela, Mawab and Mabini.
In Davao del Sur these are located in Digos City, Bansalan and Sta. Cruz. In Davao del Norte these are
mostly located in t h e Island Garden City of Samal (Map 4.8)
Informal settlers and tourism establishments illegally occupy portions of easements and foreshorelands.
Unconrolled sprouting of illegal structures in danger zones, as well as in public open spaces, does not
only compromise safety but has also downgraded the aesthetic value of settlements. This brings with
it a host of challenges, among them the emergence of environmental problems such as water and air
pollution and improper disposal of wastes (both solid and liquid). This problem is further compounded
by the inadequacy of a good sewerage system, sanitation and waste water treatment facilities (Map
4.9).
c) Limited internal mobility in highly urbanized areas and connectivity of rural production
areas to the market
Internal mobility in highly urbanized areas, such as Davao City, is adversely affected by vehicular traffic
congestion. This problem has affected travel time and efficiency in the flow of people, goods and
services and transactions within and between settlements, thus curtailing the ability of settlements to
provide support to other settlements and to fully exercise their respective functions in the settlements
hierarchy. On the other hand, only a few large-capacity vehicles/trucks ply the routes to many of the
rural settlements because of poor road conditions. Although motorcycles brave the rough terrain in
the rural areas, their capacity to transport passengers and cargo is obviously very limited.
The Region’s transport facilities should be able to cater to the envisioned growth of Davao Region for
the next 30 years. An efficient transport network facilitates the mobility of people, goods and services,
as well as enhances the efficiency of markets, reduces transaction costs, promotes productivity and
competitiveness, and seamlessly connects Davao Region to the rest of the country and the world.

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Policies, Strategies
a) Objectives
In consideration of the foregoing issues/challenges, Davao Region’s overarching objective is to

achieve a sustainable settlement condition where people are satisfied with their living and working
environment. Specifically, during the plan period, Davao Region will pursue the achievement of the
following objectives:
a) Well-developed integrated area

b) Improved access to basic facilities and services
c) Improved mobility of people, goods and services between and among settlements, and
d) Improved environmental condition
b) Proposed Network of Settlements
Davao Region’s population is estimated to reach 6.0 million by 2025 and 8.8 million by 2045 with a
population density of 435 persons per square kilometers. By 2045, Davao City will have the largest
population at 3.3 million, followed by Davao del Norte at 2.2 million, Davao del Sur at 1.4 million, and
Compostela Valley at 1.2 million. The least is Davao Oriental at 870 thousand (Table 4.8).
Table 4.8 Projected Population, Davao Region, 2015, 2025, 2035 and 2045
Province/City 2015 2025 2035 2045
Compostela Valley 745,855 885,712 1,048,977 1,242,336
Davao del Norte 1,066,461 1,356,028 1,724,214 2,192,372
Davao del Sur 929,471 1,064,087 1,218,197 1,394,627
Davao Oriental 557,516 646,775 750,323 870,446
Davao City 1,629,045 2,058,190 2,600,382 3,285,400
Davao Region 4,926,686 5,988,649 7,279,518 8,848,635

Source of Basic of Primary Data: PSA
The distribution of population is increasingly biased towards the larger cities and metropolitan centers.
This scenario shall direct the roles of the different areas as venues and drivers of growth that would
result in poverty reduction.
Davao Region settlement areas for the next 30 years is expected to increase 134%, from 429.08 square
kilometers to 1,008 square kilometers. The areas for urban expansion include Davao del Norte, Davao
City and Davao del Sur. The expansion shall cater to the needs of the increasing population while
protecting the environment and building resiliency of communities.
Maps 4.10-4.15 show the population projection and projected population density by phase from 2015
to 2045. Please note that the darker the color the higher the projection.

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Based on the National Spatial Strategy or the NSS, the proposed network of settlements follows the
principle of concentration, wherein the larger the settlement population, the greater the concentration
and, therefore, the higher the level in the network of growth areas and a greater connectivity
priority. However, there are areas identified in the network that are not premised on the principle
of concentration, but have strategic roles in the network, particularly in establishing linkages and
connectivity that will enhance the delivery of services in the lagging areas, and promote economic
integration and vulnerability reduction (Table 4.9).
Table 4.9 Proposed Network of Settlements, Davao Region

Metropolitan Center Regional Centers Subregional Centers Provincial Center
Metro Davao Tagum City Panabo City Maco
Digos City Monkayo
Mati City Laak
Malita Compostela
Island Garden City of Samal Asuncion
Nabunturan Kapalong
Sta. Cruz New Corella
Sto. Tomas
Pantukan
Maragusan
Baganga
Gov. Generoso
Lupon
Jose Abad Santos
Sta. Cruz
Note: All other cities and municipalities not listed are considered Local Centers.
Source: NSS/MSS/DF
Maps 4.16-18 show the proposed network of settlements in Davao Region.
Functional Roles
The functional roles of Davao Region’s proposed network of settlements are explained in detail below.
Metropolitan Center
The Metropolitan Center serves as the economic and administrative core of Davao Region, as well as of
the island of Mindanao. We have only one Metropolitan Center, which is Metro Davao.

Metro Davao is among the five largest centers in the country. The cities of Tagum, Panabo , Davao,
IGaCoS and Digos, and the municipalities of Carmen and Sta. Cruz form part of Metro Davao. It is
expected to absorb substantial growth close to tripling its population based on the 2045 population
projection of 5.2 million. It shall serve as the main hub of economic activities, administrative and social
integration, with Davao City as the main gateway to other regions and the rest of the world.
Davao City shall serve as the primary industrial center, financial service center and international trading
center of the region having direct international linkages due to the presence of an international airport
and seaport. It shall also continue to be the region’s government center due to the location of national
government offices in the area. Metro Davao is expected to lead the growth in the southern part of
the country and intensify its international gateway services. It shall also play a vital role in education
as it hosts a number of educational institutions catering to students within and outside the region, as
well as foreign students. As the hub for educational pursuit, it is envisioned to become the Educational
Center for Mindanao.
Metro Davao is priming itself into becoming the Southeast Asia and Pacific logistics hub of Mindanao.
It anchors a regional spatial strategy that espouses the expansion of Metro Davao into a C.O.R.E.
growth triangle that encompasses agri-industrial centers along the Davao Gulf. C.O.R.E. stands for
the spatial imperatives of connectivity, outward-looking, rural-urban integration, and environmental
sustainability.
Regional Center
The Regional Center serves as the market and service center to several provinces. The Center shall have
direct linkages with Metropolitan Manila, Metropolitan Cebu and Metropolitan centers of Mindanao,
whether by land, air or sea travel. The population size of the regional centers vary substantially from
200,000 to 2.1 million in view of existing or potential market-service center size and/or strategic location.
The regional centers form a network of settlements intended to improve internal economic integration,
as well as establish multiple linkages that provide redundancy and, thus, reduce vulnerability.
One regional center is identified in Davao Region’s proposed network which is Tagum City. It shall
continue to serve as the seat of the provincial government of Davao del Norte. It shall be a highly
urbanized city to serve as the region’s commercial and trading center in the north, as well as an
alternative settlement area to decongest Davao City. With its proximity to vast agricultural lands and
the presence of light industries, Tagum City shall provide the area for agro-industrial development. It
shall also provide socio-economic requirements, particularly social, administrative and infrastructure
services of the region’s northern municipalities including the three coastal municipalities of Compostela
Valley.
Tagum City shall serve as market and service center to several provinces. It shall also play an important
role as a convergence point of the Agusan-Davao Road and the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road. These
routes serve as the main trunklines for the flow of trade and the delivery of basic social services, thus a
potential trading hub for Agusan del Sur, Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. The rapid urbanization
of Tagum City is due to the increased economic activities and population growth in these areas. Its
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Subregional Centers
Subregional centers comprise of large and small settlements. Large settlements comprise the market
catchment of regional centers. They also connect to and serve as service centers of smaller provincial
and local centers. A minimum population size of 120,000 is the primary criterion for identifying these
centers. Some subregional centers are smaller than 120,000 in population size, but they have special
roles that distinguish them from the others. Davao Region has identified seven (7) subregional centers,
as follows:
1) Panabo City
Panabo City is 32 kilometers north of Davao City. It is one of the 3 component cities of Davao del
Norte. It is envisioned to be the commercial and trading center northeast of the core city. It is expected
to become a highly urbanized area as it will likely absorb the expansion requirements of Davao City
for urban development. The city specializes in plantation crops, particularly banana and mariculture
production. It has a wharf that caters to international cargo vessels. Panabo City is projected to absorb
the industrial spill of Davao City due to their proximity.
2) Digos City
Digos City is the provincial capital of Davao del Sur. It is 54 kilometers south of Davao City and is situated
along the foothills of Mt. Apo in the northern part of Davao del Sur. The city shall be developed as the
region’s commercial and trading center and Davao City’s alternative settlement area in the South.It
shall also be developed into an economic zone to accomodate the region’s agro-processing industries
in the south. It shall also cater to the needs of the region’s southern municipalities in terms of social,
infrastructure and administrative services.
3) Mati City
Mati City is the seat of the provincial government of Davao Oriental and shall serve as the trading
and commercial center of the region’s east coast and gulf municipalities of Davao Oriental, as well as
a trading partner of Davao City and Tagum City. The city also provides access to other provinces and
municipalities because of its major road connecting to Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte and to
Davao City, as well the Mati-Maragusan road. This road also creates a direct line between Agusan del
Sur and inland municipalities of Compostela Valley which would stir the development of the emerging
tourist destination in Maragusan.
4) Malita
Malita is about 138 kilometers away from Davao City. It is the seat of the provincial government of
Davao Occidental and shall serve as the commercial and trading center and special economic zone of
the region. The presence of telecommunications facilities, paved roads, tertiary health and education
services, processing and marketing and recreational facilities will boost the area as a special economic
zone. It shall serve the three southernmost municipalities of the province for their social, infrastructure
and administrative services.

The Region is proposing for three (3) additional Subregional Centers not included in the NSS and MSS/
DF as they play vital roles in the development of Davao Region. These are as follows:
5) Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS)
IGaCos shall become the region’s main tourist destination. With its world-class facilities and attractive
tourism resources, such as white sand beaches and caves, among others, it is the most logical choice as
the premier tourist destination in this part of the country.
6) Nabunturan
Nabunturan is the seat of the provincial government of Compostela Valley. It shall provide the
recreational, trading, commercial, agro-industrial, tourism, social infrastructure and administrative
services to the rest of the province. The presence of infrastructure facilities and services, tertiary health
and education services, processing and marketing facilities and recreational facilities will enhance the
municipality’s role vis-a-vis the province’s other ten municipalities.
Provincial Centers
Provincial centers are typically a major city or municipality of a province. Davao Region has identified
fifteen (15) provincial centers (Table 4.9). Their role is similar to regional centers, but in a smaller and
more limited scale. A population size of 50,000 serves as the minimum size of these centers. These
centers have an extended city or municipal service coverage but not beyond the province of their
location.
Local Centers
Local centers are settlements that form the base of the hierarchy. They generally cater to one or two
local government units. All other cities and municipalities not classified as regional, subregional or
provincial c enters are considered local centers.
c) Strategic Policy Options
The following settlements policies will be adopted throughout the 30-year period within the region to
cope with emerging settlements issues:
1. Promotion of rational distribution of population throughout the region

2. Ensure the adequacy and quality of utilities, such as water, electricity, transportation, communication,
education and health facilities, housing, including recreational facilities, in settlement areas
3. Promotion of high-rise low-cost residential buildings to save on space for settlements development
4. Areas highly prone to flooding, earthquake and landslide and coastal zones exposed to tsunamis
shall be restricted for building and settlements purposes because of the potential risks to lives and
property
5. Expansion of settlement sites in protected, upland and coastal areas shall be limited and contained
6. Modernization and maintenance of existing infrastructure facilities for maximum efficiency and
cost effectiveness within the integrated area to ensure sustainable linkage among settlements,
food production sites, storage, distribution centers and local markets
7. Enhancement of the capability of the LGUs in settlement planning and management with special
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8. Government to provide emergency response and evacuation plans for areas prone to disasters
1. Policies By Phase
To carry out the desired direction and pattern of the future settlements development, the following
are the recommended policies:
1.1 Medium-Term Planning Strategy (Phase I: 2015-2025)
a. Davao City and Tagum City shall maintain their roles as Metropolitan and Regional Centers,
respectively. On the other hand, Panabo City shall be elevated to Regional Center before the end
of this phase. By then, Panabo City shall have bigger roles for urban development to supplement
Davao City in terms of basic social services and infrastructure facilities (Map 4.16).
b. Compostela, and Sto. Tomas shall be elevated to Sub-Regional Centers before the end of this
phase. They will continue to serve as agro-industry centers and shall strengthen their infrastructure
facilities and social services, including marketing, processing and recreational facilities (Map 4.16).
c. There are thirteen (13) municipalities that will move from Local centers to Provincial Centers before
the end of this phase. These are: Bansalan, Magsaysay, Hagonoy, Matanao, Kiblawan, Sta. Maria,
Jose Abad Santos, Don Marcelino, New Bataan, Montevista, Carmen, Dujali and Cateel (Map 4.16).
These settlements shall expand their social, cultural and commercial activities, including sustainable
management of natural resources.
d. While the protection and geo-hazard areas in the Region have already been identified, these have
yet to be mapped out on the ground with boundaries to be established based on the standard
buffer zones by PAG-ASA, PHILVOLCS and DENR. Areas that pose extreme and frequent danger to
most number of people, particularly Metro Davao areas, whether direct or indirect should be given
priority.
e. Development of state-of-the-art inter-urban linkages in the form of transportation and

communication services, such as railway systems, power and ICT facilities.
f. Enhancement of capability and coordination among NGAs, LGUs, private sector and civil society in
settlements planning and management with special considerations for the environment.
1.2 Medium to Long-Term Planning Strategy (Phase II: 2025-2035)
a. Digos City and Sto. Tomas shall be elevated t o Regional Centers, while Monkayo, Pantukan, Carmen and
Sta. Cruz shall be elevated to Sub-Regional Centers.This means these settlements shall have to perform
bigger roles for urban development, as well as in infrastructure facilities and social services (Map 4.17).
b. There are four (4) municipalities that will move from Local centers to Provincial Centers. These are:
Manay, Banaybanay, Mabini and Talaingod (Map 4.17). These settlements shall expand their social,
cultural and commercial activities, including sustainable management of natural resources.

c. R&D shall play a big role in the modernization and maintenance of infrastructure facilities for
maximum efficiency and cost-effective planning for food production, storage, distribution and
trading centers.
d. Improvement of access by both gender and basic sectors to basic and protective services, as well a
s strengthen the educational system and social services to compete in the global arena.
1.3 Long-Term Planning Strategy (Phase III: 2035-2045)
a. Mati City and Compostela shall be elevated to Regional Centers, while Laak, Kapalong, Nabunturan,
Dujali and Jose Abad Santos shall be elevated to Sub-Regional Centers. This means these settlements
shall have to perform bigger roles for urban development, as well as in infrastructure facilities and
social services (Map 4.18).
b. Only the municipality of Caraga will move from Local center to Provincial Center. Six (6)
municipalities will remain as Local centers. These are Boston, Tarragona and San Isidro in Davao
Oriental; San Isidro in Davao del Norte; and Malalag and Padada in Davao del Sur (Map 4.18).
c. Ensure efficient and effective settlements operation and maintenance systems.
d. Management of urban and rural issues.
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2. Production Land Use
Agriculture
Challenges
1. Vulnerability to climate-related risks/hazards
One of the major challenges confronting the agriculture and fisheries sector is its vulnerability to
climate-related risks/hazards. Typhoon Sendong in 2011 and Typhoon Pablo in 2012 adversely affected
the performance of the agriculture and fisheries sector. Records on the aftermath of Typhoon Pablo
on December 4, 2012 indicate damage amounting to P h p 30.5 billion to agricultural crops, livestock
industry projects, fishery industry projects and irrigation facilities.
Occurence of pests and diseases, such as the Fusarium Wilt Disease affecting over 600 hectares of
banana plantations in the Region, is another climate-related challenge that the Region’s agriculture.
The El Niño Phenomenon, likewise, poses a major threat as its impacts differ across areas, crops and
crop growth stages. Further, it influences various extreme climate events, such as stronger typhoons.
Portions of agricultural lands in the region are susceptible to flooding and landslides
All provinces/cities in Davao Region have areas susceptible to flooding, ranging from low to high
susceptibility, covering a total of 1,671.90 square kilometers of agricultural lands across the region.
Compostela Valley tops the list with 723.52 square kilometers, followed by Davao del Sur (including
Davao City) with 407.95 square kilometers, Davao Oriental with 316.31 square kilometers and Davao
del Norte with 224.12 square kilometers.
On the other hand, 17.57 percent of Davao Region’s agricultural lands are found to be highly susceptible
to landslides, with Davao del Sur having the largest area with 715.52 square kilometers, followed by
Davao Oriental with 394.20 square kilometers.
Inefficient/Inadequate logistics and infrastructure support for the agriculture sector
Inefficient logistics and infrastructure support directly impact on agricultural production. Development
of the physical connection between the production areas and market centers has been very slow with no
guarantee in quality and sustainability. The Department of Agriculture (DA) XI reported a 33.33 percent
and 18.18 percent accomplishment for its Farm-to-Market Road Development Program (FMRDP) for
2012 and 2013, respectively. (Source: DA XI Annual Report 2014) Implementation of irrigation projects
has also been slow as some irrigation projects lined up for 2012 and 2013 were not completed due to
realignment of funds, suspension due to right of way (ROW) problems, revision of plans, among other
reasons.
4. Pollution of rivers used for agricultural purposes
One major threat to the region’s agricultural productivity is the pollution of rivers due to mining
activities. Naboc River, for instance, is used primarily for agricultural purposes. An ogee-shaped
dam was constructed at Barangay Naboc, Monkayo, Compostela Valley by the National Irrigation
Administration (NIA) to irrigate rice fields within the area. However, due to rampant mining activities

and absence of a tailings dam facility, Naboc River has become the channel for effluents. Per the report
of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XI, Naboc River was found to be contaminated with
mercury. Similarly, traces of mercury have been reported in Agusan River, Kingking River, and Matiao
River, which are sources of irrigation water.
5. Degradation of coastal and marine resources
Another major development issue is that the Integrity of the Region’s marine resource base has been
compromised due to water pollution coming from industries, particularly mining, and the proliferation
of small industries and informal settlers along the shorelines that have not complied with health and
sanitation standards. Illegal harvesting of mangrove has also caused the diminution of fish habitat.
Proposed Land Use
Agriculture and Fisheries Sector
The proposed agricultural production areas for Davao Region shall follow the Strategic Agriculture
and Fisheries Development Zones (SAFDZ), which are areas within the network of protected areas for
agricultural and agro-industrial development or NPAAAD, identified for production, agro-processing
and marketing activities to help develop and modernize, with the support of the government, the
agriculture and fisheries sector in an environmentally and socio-culturally sound manner.
In Davao Region, 4,931.15 square kilometers have been delineated under the SAFDZ, consisting of five
(5) sub-development zones, viz:
5.3 Crop Sub-development Zone

5.4 Crop-Fishery Sub-development Zone
5.5 Crop-Livestock Sub-development Zone
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Table 4.10 Proposed Agricultural Production Areas (SAFDZ), Davao Region
COMPOSTELA VALLEY 988.43

Crop Sub-development Zone 975.46
Crop-Fishery Sub-development Zone 1.78
Crop-Livestock Sub-development Zone 7.60
Fishery Sub-development Zone 3.33
Livestock Sub-development Zone 0.26
DAVAO CITY 449.91
DAVAO DEL NORTE 1,417.46
Crop Sub-dvelopment Zone 1,359.03
DAVAO DEL SUR 1,042.76
Crop Sub-dvelopment Zone 997.11
DAVAO ORIENTAL 1,032.59
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Production Forest Development
Challenges
Gap in the Required Forest Cover to Maintain Balance in the Ecosystem
Data show that the performance of the forestry sector has continually declined. The decline has been
attributed to the weak implementation of policies that led to the exploitation of timber, as well as rapid
conversion on the uses of the land.
Based on the data shown in Table 4.10 below, Davao City registered the highest drop in area of closed
forest with 54.07 sq. km, followed by Davao Occidental and Davao del Norte. For forest plantations, the
provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental and Davao City reflected reductions in
areas (Table 4.11).
Table 4.11 Change in Forest Cover, 2003 and 2010, Davao Region
Change, 2003 and 2010 (in square km)
CLASS
CV DC DDN DDS DOcc DO
Closed forest, broadleaved 97.38 -54.07 -38.53 -7.20 -48.08 392.84
Forest plantation, broadleaved 0.00 -3.53 -1.21 -14.07 -0.48 0.00
Inland water 32.52 20.99 43.47 7.35 4.58 13.65
Mangrove forest -0.37 0.00 5.53 0.03 -0.40 0.99
Open forest, broadleaved 665.03 -90.77 60.57 -79.41 -22.69 -195.44
Other land, built-up area 26.16 52.10 52.01 29.54 6.59 5.54
Other land, cultivated, annual crop -525.24 -163.98 -324.09 -497.90 -23.50 -583.33
Other land, cultivated, perennial
1,062.70 347.99 510.95 634.44 181.63 181.67
crop
Other land, fishpond -0.30 -0.20 -6.43 -0.87 0.43 -0.95
Other land, natural, barren land 1.76 -0.68 0.37 0.00 0.00 0.04
Other land, natural, grassland -3.37 216.21 -21.04 2.21 -28.44 -2.62
Other wooded land, fallow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -15.88
Other wooded land, shrubs -861.60 -488.77 -285.84 -208.74 -401.94 -94.75
Other wooded land, wooded grass-
-493.31 167.19 7.22 138.15 338.16 308.95
land
Total 1.36 2.46 2.97 3.53 5..86 10.71
Source: DENR XI
To maintain ecological balance, the Region needs 6,409.52 square kilometers of forest cover. The
required area was identified based on the following parameters, viz: protection of biodiversity,
prevention of erosion, landslide and flooding (Map 4.2 Minimum Area Needed for Forest Cover for
Stable Natural Resource Base). As a general rule, areas that should have forest or trees are categorized
into the following: 40 meters buffer on inland waters on both sides, all forestland inside a proclaimed
watershed, all forestland inside the approved protected area, areas with above 50% slope and areas
above 1000 meters above sea level.
The breakdown of the vegetative cover of the minimum area requirements needed for forest cover is
as follows:

Table 4.12 Vegetative Cover of the Minimum Area Requirements Needed for Forest Cover,
Davao Region
Type CV DDN DDS DO Grand Total
Annual Crop 2.127 4.2735 3.618 8.6586 18.68
Built-up 0.6028 0.0285 1.1388 0.055 1.83
Closed Forest 333.2437 182.82 165.666 987.2531 1,668.98
Fishpond 0.029 0.0406 0.0925 1.3314 1.49
Grassland 0.0904 9.8149 75.6161 4.4791 90.00
Inland Water 22.08 16.4585 17.0611 15.3147 70.91
Mangrove Forest 0.9714 0.5698 0.289 11.4767 13.31
Open Forest 373.0133 254.2935 573.5338 492.124 1,692.96
Open/Barren 2.2131 0.0005 0.0862 0.0049 2.30
Perrenial Crop 64.2219 28.175 443.1976 88.2044 623.80
Shrubs 277.0245 137.7626 237.128 376.5135 1,028.43
Wooded Grassland 93.4991 97.0905 920.4398 84.7766 1,195.81
Shoreline Inconsistency 0.0468 0.014 0.4775 0.4783 1.02
Grand Total 1,169.16 731.34 2,438.34 2,070.67 6,409.52
Source: DENR XI
Based on the Region’s existing forest cover (2010 figures), there is a gap of 1,825.1137 square kilometers
of forest cover needed to have a stable natural resource base. As such there is a need to take measures
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Specific Policies/Strategies
a. Strengthen the implementation of the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) Strategy

to promote the development of agro-forestry.This will also impart the responsibilities of resource
management directly to forest dwellers, as well as address the increasing poverty in the uplands. The
granting of security of tenure will also be pursued to encourage private sector participation in long-
term investments.
b. Strengthen support to research and development to improve tree species geared at increasing forest
productivity and conservation.
c. Intensify efforts in achieving the desired results of the National Greening Program. Initiatives on this
matter should also ensure that the seedlings planted survive and contribute to the improvement of
the forest cover.
Industry
Mining Industry Development
Challenges
a. Tedious Mining Permit Acquisition Process
Entry into mineralized areas for the purpose of mineral exploration have not been easy because of
requirements for permits and consent from government offices and affected parties. Some mineral-
declared areas are occupied by indigenous peoples or communities. To access such land, an applicant
has to secure a Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) from the tribe concerned. Permit or clearance
is also required from various DENR agencies particularly if exploration or mining activities will be
conducted in protected, biodiversity and forestry areas. Agricultural lands intended to be converted
into mining areas need clearance from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). The long list of
clearances to be secured by an applicant is always construed by investors as tedious and bureaucratic.
Policy reforms are necessary to simplify the processes involving the acquisition of a mining permit.
b. Unregulated Mining Practices
In the past decades, most mining activities throughout the region were largely uncontrolled by
government. Due to the lack of proper monitoring and control, these practices contributed to a
number of negative impacts to the environment and the sustainability of livelihood of most people
engaged in this industry. Indiscriminate disposal of mine tailings in rivers contributed to the pollution
and siltation of these fluviatile systems, specifically the Naboc River in Compostela Valley. The difficulty
in implementing a formal system of registration for mining activities resulted in the lack of security of
tenure for most small-scale miners, and caused conflicts in the ownership of tunnels and other mining
areas. The influx of people in mining areas has led to the encroachment in forest areas, and the need for
more timber for mining tunnels have led to deforestation. Moreover, there was a rise in the incidence
of poverty among those who opted to make these areas their permanent residence. As a result, the
demand for health care, educational facilities and other social services has been increasing. Current
government efforts to rationalize and regulate mining areas in the region seek to address these
negative impacts, although some resistance is still encountered due to the vested interests of some
small-scale mining groups.

c. Limited availability of information on the industry
The lack of proper and unbiased information campaigns regarding the mining industry has heightened
the difficulties encountered in the development of this sector. Misinformation and differences in
advocacy thrusts between various sectors, including those for environmental protection and economic
development, have resulted in the dissemination of conflicting details regarding the industry. .
d. Stiff competition in the world market
While the region has the potential of being a competitive producer of metallic minerals in the world,
this potential has largely been untapped, and resulted to a dearth of significant mining investments
in the region. This is mainly due to the lack of government promotion of the industry, bureaucratic
difficulties, consequences of previous negative practices and the heightened consciousness for
environmental preservation.
Objectives and Targets
a. Rationalize small scale mining operations and fast-track approval/issuance of mining permits.
b. Advocate for mining industry that promotes balance between environment and economy
c. Manage population pressure in mining sites.
d. Promote responsible mining.
e. Achieve global competitiveness.
Specific Policies/ Strategies
a. Devolve authority to approve Mining Permits to the Agency Regional Offices

b. Modernize the system of administration and disposition of mineral lands that will promote and
encourage the development of the mining areas in a sustainable manner.
c. Promote responsible mining practices among large-scale and small-scale mining industries.
d. Regulate the use of harmful chemicals such as mercury and cyanide.
Industrial Development
Challenges
a. Non-operational Industrial Estates
Some industrial estates in the Region are unutilized primarily because of the lack of investors or
locators. Other factors may include inadequate off-site facilities, as well as high transaction costs due
to complex business registration processes.
In addition, it was perceived that income tax holidays and other fiscal incentives provided by the PEZA
for Ecozones to influence the location of foreign and domestic investments are not all that matter.
More important in location decisions are the quality of the labor force, size and strength of the market
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a. Improve the region’s investment climate through the provision of investor-friendly business
registration procedures.
b. Improve the Region’s logistics and infrastructure facilities.
c. Prioritize development and expand trade and industry activities in the industrial estates and
industrial areas which would facilitate the implementation of the cluster strategy approach of the
Region.
Specific Policies/ Strategies
a. Development of more Negosyo Centers in the Region which shall promote ease of doing business
and facilitate access to services for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within its
jurisdiction.
b. Prioritize the localization of SME Development Plan consistent with the National SME Development
Plan and the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) Act of 2002.
c. Industrial estates and industrial areas in the Region will be promoted to prospective locators and
investors.
d. Provide infrastructure support facilities and utilities for industrial development in the region
and enhance physical connectivity of industrial areas to lagging areas.
e. Local government units will firm up their land use plans and zoning ordinances such that industrial
zones are properly identified, designated and committed.
f. In identifying future industrial sites, consider the following specific considerations: (a) the relationship
of industrial site with adjoining and other relevant land uses; (b) availability of appropriate skilled
labor;(c) capacity of the community to provide housing and other service requirements; and (d)
potential market for the outputs to be produced from the site.
Services
Tourism Development
Challenges
a. Underdeveloped/Untapped Tourism Resources
Davao Region offers a diverse array of tourism resources, viz: nature-based resources (e.g. white
sand beaches and diving sites, mountains, caves, etc.), culture-based resources (festivals and events,
arts and crafts) and man-made tourism attractions. However, some of these tourism potentials are
underdeveloped, if not untapped. Many LGUs do not have sufficient resources for tourism site
development and market promotion, thus limiting the region’s prospects for attracting more tourists.
There is also a need to promote the development of more tourism enterprise zones (TEZs) in the region.
Data from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority revealed that as of April 2014, there was only one
(1) TEZ in the region, the Hijo Tourism Economic Zone located in Barangay Madaum, Tagum City, Davao
del Norte.

b. Inadequate infrastructure and logistics support
A major concern of the tourism industry is the inadequacy and lack of maintenance of basic tourism
infrastructure support facilities. Access to adequate and efficient infrastructure and logistics support
and facilities is one of the critical factors for the development and growth of the tourism industry.
The Tourism Industry Cluster Roadmap, 2014-2030 cited that land travel for tourists proved to be
challenging due to various reasons such as unpaved roads leading to many tourist destinations and
lack of tourism highway facilities such as tourist spot signage, rest stops and information centers.
In addition, connectivity with prospective visitors is limited as the region caters only one (1) direct
international flight (Davao-Singapore). This limitation resulted in the low percentage share of foreign
tourists visiting the region (7% out of the total visitors from 2003-2013).
c. Exposure of Tourist Destinations to Hazards
The climate change phenomenon and geo-hazards such as fault lines pose a challenge to the tourism
industry. In Davao Oriental alone, there are fifty-eight (58) potential tourist sites that are exposed to
hazards, of which thirty-three (33) are susceptible to landslide, twenty (20) potential sites are exposed
to tsunami, while about five (5) are exposed to flood.
a. To develop the Region’s tourism industry, and improve tourism facilities, services and amenities
b. To develop sustainable community-based tourist destinations (ecotourism sites/zones)
c. To increase visitor arrivals and tourist receipts by an annual average of 10 percent
d. To increase the share of foreign tourists to fifty percent (50%) of the total arrivals in 2030
e. To improve infrastructure and logistics support facillities
f. To enhance international connectivity by air and sea through the F. Bangoy International Airport
and maximize usage of seaports along the Davao Gulf
General Policies and Strategies
a. Incorporate tourism development standards in the zoning ordinances to ensure compliance

of standards and guidelines that include: i) a suitability study based on location, land use, social
values, landscape, environment and exposure to hazards; ii) assessment of the capacity and density
standards based on the suitability study; iii) site planning standards related earthworks, roads,
parking space, construction works and landscape protection; iv) housing standards based on style,
building heights, setbacks and materials; and v) utility standards for solid waste disposal, sewage
treatment, power, water, drainage, fire and communications.
b. Local government units (LGUs) to craft their respective tourism master plans
c. Preserve environmental integrity and geographical characteristics of the ecotourism sites by
ensuring the following: i) availability of tourist guides who can provide visitors with environmental
knowledge; ii) installation of infrastructure facilities like trails and hanging bridges or canopy walk
that would make the visit to the forest enjoyable; and iii) provision of ecotourism management
center that will be responsible in creating new tourism products capitalizing on the ecotourism
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Specific Policies and Strategies
a. Development of the Tourism Development Areas (TDAs)
In order to increase tourist receipts and hotel occupancy, continual improvement of the region’s
products and development of tourist destinations and amenities is necessary. The identification of
Davao Region’s Tourism Development Areas (TDAs) shall guide and direct the region’s stakeholders on
which areas to be prioritized in support of the industry.
The government shall actively promote the Region as a prime tourism destination focusing on
developing market-competitive tourist products and destinations by grouping or clustering them
into potent but manageable units linked by complementary geography, infrastructure and appealing
products. Cluster destinations in TDAs shall be developed to include three (3) TDAs, viz: TDA 1 to include
Davao City, Davao del Norte and Samal; TDA 2 to include Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental; and TDA
3 to include Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley. This initiative shall provide a clearer framework
for prioritizing planning, public and private sector investment, product development, marketing and
monitoring.
Aside from product development, roads and amenities leading to and within the TDAs need to be
intensified and fast-tracked to ensure access and development of TDAs.
b. Full Implementation of the Davao Tourism Access Program
To address the issues on the inadequacy of infrastructure and logistic support facilities and limited
international connectivity, with only one direct flight existing at present, the Department of Tourism’s
Davao Tourism Access Program (DTAP) shall be fully implemented with focus on air, sea and land
connectivity. The lack of tourism highway facilities/amenities like restrooms and tourism information
centers shall also be covered by the DTAP under the gateways development.
c. Expansion of the DOT-DPWH Convergence Program
The on-going collaboration between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH) for developing the infrastructure and physical connectivity of the TDAs
provided the impetus for sustaining growth of the Region’s tourism industry. Thus, the DOT- DPWH
Convergence Program shall be continued and expanded, with greater participation of the LGUs to
ensure the timely acquisition of the road right-of-way (RROW).
d. Promotion of Ecotourism Zone Development
In order to achieve inclusivity in tourism development and boost the region’s natural and cultural
attractions, the region shall pursue the promotion of ecotourism zone development. Ecotourism is
a significant tool in sustainable development as it also advocates protection of the natural resources,
the base from which the ecotourism industry thrives. Aside from its role in preserving the natural
resources, ecotourism activities improve the well-being of the native inhabitants through the provision
of livelihood opportunities, as well as, encourage community involvement in development.

Community-based tourism is another form of ecotourism wherein local residents (often rural and
economically marginalized) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight
accommodation. The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and product
providers and employees. This strategy shall be developed and sustained in the Region through the
creation of parameters or portfolios on interesting sites to visit.
3. Protection Land Use

3.1 Challenges
a. Need to demarcate protected areas to resolve boundary conflicts
As of end of 2015, there were thirteen (13) identified protected areas in Davao Region that have been
demarcated but only 11 of these have been proclaimed through a presidential or congressional act
while two (2) has been pending and the subject of a national review.
The identification and demarcation of the boundaries of the NIPAS areas, non-NIPAS areas and hazard–
prone areas on the ground plays a vital role in the resolution of conflicts and in defining the extent
to which certain activities are to be allowed in these areas. The proclamation of these demarcated
protected areas is vital in the resolution of land use and boundary conflicts. The proclamation will
ensure that the corresponding Protected Areas Management Boards (PAMBs) shall serve as effective
mechanism in the protection and maintenance and integrity of the environment and shall be strictly
enforced to be implemented by the concerned Local Government Units (LGUs), thereby paving the
way for the resolution of boundary conflicts.
b. Inadequate Management of the Protected Areas
Forests lands account for 60% or 11,816.72 square kilometers (1,181, 672 hectares) of Davao Region’s
total land area. Unfortunately, these areas are not governed by the policies embodied in the mandatory
Forest Land Use Plans (FLUPs) that defines technical and governance strategies to conserve forests,
water and biodiversity resources, increase food production, among others.
c. Encroachment of settlements in protected areas
A major challenge is the encroachment of settlements in protected areas, both for NIPAS and non-NIPAS
areas. It is evident that protected areas or protection zones or “no-build” zones are heavily occupied
by both the formal and informal settlers, particularly on riverbanks and upland areas. Majority of
these areas are located in Davao Oriental. Further, these protected areas occupied by settlements are
highly susceptible to geohazards in protected areas. Therefore, these settlements have increased their
vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change as they continue to occupy these areas (Maps
Nos. 4.20 to 4.23).
d. Need for a legislation for the management of protected areas.
Not all the 13 protected areas of the Region have been proclaimed or acted by congress. Enforcement
of laws such as presidential proclamation or congressional action on protected areas strengthens the
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3.2 Objectives
The primary objective for protection land use is to sustain environmental stability, maintain ecological
integrity to the present and future generation in the Region. Specifically, it aims to:
a. Protect environmentally-critical areas from human intrusion and exploitation.

b. Ensure balance between resource use and the preservation of biodiversity, cultural and
historical significance.
c. Sustain and strengthen disaster mitigation through evidence-based planning.
3.3 Policies And Strategies
3.3.1 Medium-Term Planning Strategy (Phase 1: 2015-2025)
a. Strengthen NIPAS implementation through legislation of 3 protected areas:

• San Isidro Protected Seascape
• Mt. Tagub-Kampilili Protected Landscape
• Expansion of the Mt. Hamiguitan Range and Wildlife Sanctuary
b. Implementation of the Eastern Mindanao Biodiversity Corridor (EMBC) or the “Green Corridor”
(Map on Green Corridor, Davao Region)
c. Sustain the Geohazard Mapping Assessment to strengthen community resilience to disasters
and adapt to climate change
d. Sustain the National Greening Program through an intensified rehabilitation of denuded forest
areas to include mangrove areas
e. Formulation of 13 LGU-Forest Land Use Plans (FLUPs)
f. Sustain community participation, through NGOs in the conservation and preservation of
protected areas
g. Resolution of boundary conflicts
h. Relocation of settlements in environmentally-critical areas to safer areas.
3.3.2 Medium-Term Planning Strategy (Phase 1: 2015-2035)
a. Strengthen conservation and preservation of the 13 proclaimed protected areas

b. Intensify community participation to ensure resilience in disasters and climate change
c. Enhance capacities of LGUs for disaster mitigation through the utilization of updated geohazard
mapping.
d. Conduct of boundary survey, demarcation and management zoning of identified protected
areas.
e. Updating of Forest Land Use Plans (FLUPs) by all LGUs
3.3.3 Medium to Long-Term Planning Strategy (Phase 1: 2015-2045)
a. Strengthen the EMBC, particularly the Davao Region Green Corridor

b. Conduct of boundary survey and demarcation of identified non-NIPAS areas, to include the
environmentally-critical areas.
c. Strict enforcement of the Forest Land Use Plans (FLUPs) by LGUs
d. Identify and propose legislation for newly-identified protected areas or expansion of these areas
e. Intensify the rehabilitation of denuded forest areas.
f. Strengthen the capacities of LGUs to advocate for disaster mitigation.

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4. Infrastructure Development
The infrastructure sector provides the physical linkages requirement of the services, industry and
agriculture sectors of Davao Region for economic production, as well as making available social goods
and services for poverty reduction. It is also critical to the immediate delivery of relief assistance to
communities affected by natural and man-made disasters.
While significant efforts have been undertaken by the public and private sectors in recent years,
Davao Region still needs to improve its overall infrastructure facilities in terms of attaining industry
and development standards to include extending the coverage, as well as upgrading the delivery and
quality of services.
Challenges
Concentration
The areas where people live and carry out their livelihood are also where infrastructure facilities and
services are expected to be fully functional. Appropriately providing the basic urban infrastructure
utilities and services will continue to be a major task for the Region.
a) Low access to Level III water supply facilities and limited source of water
In CY 2012, only forty-seven percent of the Region’s households had been provided with Level III water
supply connection (mostly found in urban areas), and the rest are served with Level I and II water
supply facilities, especially those in rural areas. There is also the problem of limited source of water.
In urban areas, demand for water is increasing due to rapid population increase and commercial and
industrial activities. Considering that all sources are underground water, except for a minimal percentage
in Davao City, over-extraction and saltwater intrusion are emerging constraints. Developing surface
water as source of potable water and employing other strategies for sustainable water management
may have to be explored.
In rural areas, the use of Level I and II water supply facilities has always been a cause of concern
considering that these are not regularly sanitized and tested for potability. There is also the problem
of insufficiency and unreliability in the source due to the increasing frequency of extreme weather
situations such as extended periods of drought and flooding events which reduce or contaminate the
supply of water for onsite facilities.
b) Need to Sustain the Balance in the Supply of Power and Demand and Low Energization Rate
As sufficiency in the supply of power is expected in the medium term, there is a need to sustain the
balance in the supply with that of the demand for power.
An oversupply in total capacity may unnecessarily increase power rates which is counterproductive
to the overall economy of the Region. A related issue is to have a proper mix of renewable and non-
renewable sources of power generated within the Region since most of the power generating plants
coming in to the power grid and supplying the power requirement of Davao Region are mostly coal-
fired plants. There is also a need to improve power distribution and make more affordable the access
to energy especially in off-grid rural areas.

c) Slow expansion of irrigation service coverage
The economy of Davao Region is primarily driven by the agriculture sector, thus, the need to further
improve agricultural production and provide for the food requirement of its constituents. Among the
major factors to increase productivity is to increase irrigated areas to be used for agriculture production.
In CY 2013, the Region’s irrigation service area remained at 60 percent of its potential irrigable area.
The limited expansion of new irrigation service areas in the recent years is primarily due to the shift of
priority given to the rehabilitation/restoration of existing irrigations facilities. There is also a continuing
threat of conversion of agricultural production areas to other land uses.
Connectivity
The increases in the transportation and communication linkages among settlements and key
production areas primarily increase access to and improve the efficiency of markets.
a) Limited internal mobility in highly urbanized areas and physical connectivity of rural
production areas to the market
Road transport is the common mode of inter/intra-regional transport of people and goods in Davao
Region. It physically connects the Region, on generally good pavement, with the adjoining regions
in Mindanao using the national arterial road network. Vehicular traffic congestion, however, is being
experienced especially along the arterial road sections that traverse the urban areas of the cities of
Davao, Panabo, Tagum and Digos. In particular, the situation is projected to worsen in the Central
Business District of Davao City and its peripheries. Almost always, there are traffic congestions on peak
periods of regular weekdays. The local road network, which comprises ninety-percent of the Region’s
total road network and should connect rural production areas to the market, is yet to be strategically
developed. The limited quality and inter-connectivity of strategic local roads to major arterial roads
constrains the growth of agriculture and industry in the Region. It also limits the operations of transport
services due to high maintenance costs and longer turnaround times.
Since the major upgrading was completed at Francisco Bangoy International Airport in CY 2004, the
insufficient general maintenance and improvement activities resulted to the deterioration of the
facilities and services. Overcrowding of passengers occurs at the terminal building especially during
peak hours of the day due to inadequate space. Other essential facilities and equipment such as x-ray
machines, elevators, toilet facilities and air-conditioning units are either not fully operational, or not at
all. Overall, the situation prevents the international airport facility to serve optimally the air domestic
and international connectivity requirements of the Region. With the present design passenger capacity
of the terminal building of the FBIA already breached, and the trend by commercial airlines in using
larger or bigger capacity aircraft, the FBIA, located right at one of the highly developed urban areas
of Davao City, can no longer expand beyond the existing boundaries; thus, land requirements for
additional facilities to cater to increasing demand is expected to be very difficult. Presently, international
service connectivity is limited with regular flights only to Singapore and chartered flights to Manado,
Indonesia. Another air asset of the Region is the Mati Airport, categorized as a community airport but,
for many decades has not been fully exploited for use to support the economic and tourism activities
in Davao Oriental.
While private ports having better facilities and equipment are catering to domestic and international
sea cargo transit requirements of the Region especially in the export of agricultural produce, there is a
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port of entry of the Region. The improvement in facilities and equipment of Sasa Port including its
seaport land interface shall absorb the requirement for more international sea trade under the ASEAN
RoRo System. All provinces and cities in the Region are physically connected by the Davao Gulf. Better
access to tourism sites via the Gulf requires the improvement of the existing port facilities (e.g. Ports in
Babak and Tagpopongan in the IGaCoS; Maco and Pantukan in Compostela Valley; San Isidro, Lupon,
Banaybanay, all in Davao Oriental; and Malalag and Tubalan in Davao del Sur), as well as open up
opportunities for international cruise ships.
For an efficient movement of people, goods and services, there is also the increasing demand for an
integrated inter-modal transport network of Davao Region.
b. Low access to information and communication facilities and technologies
New and modern information and communication technologies supporting the more current service
demands of businesses and industries, such as the wireless communications systems and internet
connections, are found only in the Region’s key cities.
The use of the Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) has become the common mode of
communication in the Region and is due to its widespread availability and affordability in both the
rural and urban areas. The more recognizable physical feature of the CMTS is the presence of cellsites.
The more cell towers are installed, the more telecommunication connectivity and wider influence
to economic growth. But one cell tower may not be adequate to cover a municipality or at least its
settlement areas and road network. Stronger connection and wider coverage are important factors
too to keep up with technology advancements and increasing number of users. There are areas along
national roads that have none or weak cellular phone signals. Some of these areas are in the coastal
areas of Davao del Sur and the eastern seaboard of Davao Oriental.
Telecommunication investments are being relied to the private sector, dictated by consumer demand
and business viability. Where areas are not or less viable, the less priority in telecommunication
investments, which in turn has created larger gaps in information and communication technology in
several smaller communities compared to other developing areas in the Region.
Overall, the Region needs to prepare its ICT network to inter-phase with the BIMP-EAGA Rink which
shall link the member cooperating countries with a submarine fiber optic cable. The underwater link
intends to initiate the establishment of the Asean Broad Corridor facilitating interconnection and
expand connectivity networks with the rest of the Asian countries.
Aside from providing regulatory services in the telecommunication industry, the National and Local
Governments for their part shall work upon the promotion of a more inclusive and continuous
improvement of ICT investments.
The aim of vulnerability reduction is to separate, or control the extent of interaction between the
general population and areas that need to be protected and areas that are disaster-prone.

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a) Inadequate critical facilities to mitigate impacts of floods, landslides, sea level rise and storm
surges including man-made disasters
The increasing frequency and severity in the occurrences of flash floods and landslides, including the
reality that the Region is no longer typhoon-free, necessitates that critical infrastructures are provided
to mitigate impacts of these events. In addition to the usual drainage and flood control structures,
other facilities to protect lives and reduce damage to property from landslides and storm surges must
be introduced.
New sites of infrastructure facilities must be hazard prone and the design of infrastructures in itself
should be DRR-CCA responsive. Redundancy of critical lifelines shall be considered in the overall
infrastructure planning and development to facilitate immediate response to emergency situations.
The collapse of bridges along the national arterial road in Davao Oriental brought about by Typhoon
Pablo in 2012 practically isolated the hard-hit municipalities in the eastern seaboard from immediate
relief assistance and the area had to be accessed all the way from the province of Surigao del Sur in
Caraga Region. In 2013, a pilot’s error resulted in an A320 aircraft missing the runway and shut down
the operations of the FBIA for almost three days. The incident caused considerable damage not only
to the economy of Davao City but including those neighboring provinces that are dependent on the
FBIA as their take off point to Manila and Cebu. The nearest available airport that was used is in General
Santos City, around 3 hours away by land from Davao City.
Policies/Strategies
Development Goals
Upgrade infrastructure facilities to improve Davao Region’s aggregate economic production and
productivity and global competitiveness.
Objectives
Concentration
a. Access to Level III potable water supply facilities increased and surface water sources facilities
developed
b. Power demand and supply balanced and energization rate increased
c. Irrigation services expanded
Connectivity
a. Internal circulation and mobility in urbanized areas improved and physical connectivity of rural
production areas to the market enhanced
b. Access to information and communication facilities and technologies upgraded and intensified
a. Availability of critical facilities that mitigate impacts of floods, landslides, sea level rise and storm
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General Strategies, 2015-2045
1. Pursue strategic infrastructure planning and invest massively in the construction and installation of
sustainable facilities in the transport, power, water supply, irrigation and ICT sub-sectors that will
support sustained economic growth and create local eco- and green jobs.
2. Integrate appropriate adaptation and mitigation technologies that will provide or produce DRR-
CCA- responsive infrastructure facilities such as sustainable transportation, renewable energy and
water efficient facilities.
3. Design and implement infrastructure facilities that reduce (if not eliminate) gender issues and
achieve gender equality results.
4. Aggressive promotion of the PPP Scheme to increase the construction/provision of critical
infrastructure facilities.
Specific Strategies, 2015-2025
Concentration
Potable Water Supply
1. Develop community based water supply systems.

2. Aggressive promotion of rainwater harvesting technologies for non-potable use.
Irrigation
3. Improve the financial and operational capacity of the National Irrigation Administration in
implementing strategic irrigation facilities development in the Region.
Power
4. Pursue aggressive identification, promotion and development of commercially viable potential

renewable energy sources, including the utilization of solar energy and biomass for post-harvest
agricultural processing.
5. Introduce the development of run-of-river hydropower generation plants in irrigation canals to
augment power supply in off-grid rural areas.
6. Development/Utilization of waste-to-energy technology for generation of additional power and
complement the reduction or utilization of solid waste in urban areas.
Connectivity
Transport
1. Improve connectivity of national roads with provincial roads that link the municipal centers
and provincial market/trading centers to promote efficient flow of people, goods and services.
2. Implement travel demand management approaches and integrate land use and transport
management in urban areas, including the cities of Davao, Digos, Tagum and Panabo, to complement
the development of mass transport system to make the transport system efficient and manage
congestion.

3. Develop water (gulf ) transport system that will serve the coastal provinces of Davao Region with
the Island Garden City of Samal as the hub, enhancing the flow of people and goods and the
Region’s tourism highway.
Information and Communication Technology
1. Expand ICT infrastructure such as cellsites, CATV and broadband internet connectivity.
Integrate disaster-resilient and climate-proof design in infrastructure facilities, including community

health centers and multi-purpose buildings, especially those being used as evacuation centers during
disasters.
PAPs for the 1st Ten Years
Concentration
Water
1. Sagana sa Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat (Regionwide)

Surface Water Treatment Project of Davao City Water District
Power (Private Sector Initiatives)
2. Darong Solar Power Project

3. Hagonoy Solar Power Project
4. Tamugan Hydroelectric Power Project
5. Manurigao Hydroelectric Power Project
Irrigation Development Program
1. Participatory Development Project (Regionwide)

2. Cogoc-Bacaca SRIP, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
3. Labo SRIP, Paquibato, Davao City
4. Panas SRIP, New Corella, Davao del Norte
5. Manat SRIP, Montevista, Compostela Valley
6. Padada RIS, Padada, Davao del Sur
7. Miral SRIS, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
8. Lasang RIS, Panabo City and Carmen, Davao del Norte
9. National Irrigation Sector Rehabilitation Project
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Connectivity
Land Transport
1. Agusan-Davao Road
2. Kapalong-Talaingod-Valencia Road
3. Surigao del Sur-Davao Oriental Coastal Road
4. Davao-Bukidnon Road
5. Davao-Samal Bridge
6. Davao-Cotabato Road
7. High Standard Highway Network in Tagum-Davao-General Santos City Corridor
8. Digos-Makar Road
9. Mass Rapid Transport System (Davao City)
10. Demoloc-Little Baguio-Alabel Road
11. Davao del Sur-Sarangani Coastal Road
12. Davao City Coastal Road
13. Mindanao Railway Program Tagum-Davao-Digos Line
Air Transport
1. Development, Operations and Maintenance of Davao Airport

2. Conduct of feasibility study for alternative sites for the Davao Region International Airport
Sea Transport
1. Rehabilitation of Mati Port

2. Rehabilitation of Maco port
3. Rehabilitation of Tagpopongan Port
4. Construction of RoRo facilities in the IGaCos
5. Rehabilitation of Babak Port
6. Davao Sasa Port Modernization Project
7. Improvement of Naval Port in Panacan
8. Improvement of Malalag Port
Flood Control System
1. Batutu Flood Control Project

2. Davao River Flood Control Project
3. Talomo River Flood Control
4. Davao-Cotabato Road Drainage
5. Tagum-Libuganon River Flood Control Project and Master Plan
6. Tagum Drainage
7. Saug Flood Control
8. Hijo River Flood Control
9. Tuganay River Basin Control
10. Improvement of New Camiling Ban Protection
11. Panabo City Drainage

12. Sto Tomas Drainage
13. Improvement of Ising River
14. Poblacion Carmen Drainage
15. Padada-Mainit River Control
16. Pangian River Control
17. Lawa Flood Control
18. Sulop Flood Control
19. Buhangin Flood Control
20. Poblacion Sta Maria Flood Control
21. Kinangan Flood Control
The maps in the succeeding pages show the indicative locations of the proposed Programs and Projects
for the first 10 years, second 10 years and third 10 years of plan implementation, and how these support
the envisioned development of Davao Region.

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CHAPTER V
Plan Implementation
A. Plan Legitimization
This Plan’s prescriptions are meant to result in a more judicious utilization and development of the
Region’s land and other physical resources. For these prescriptions to be heeded, it is essential that
they be appreciated, acknowledged and owned by all resource stakeholders in the Region. This
appreciation and, ultimately, legitimacy and ownership of the Plan by these stakeholders, could only
be achieved through an extensive and transparent process of review, consultation and approval. This
section outlines the legitimization process that will be carried out to ensure the viability of this Plan’s
implementation.
1. Review of the Draft Plan

This Plan’s review will be made at two (2) stages, the internal review stage and the external review
stage. The internal review phase involves the two-step evaluation by, first, the RLUC XI TWG; followed
by the pre- approval of the Draft Plan by the RLUC XI proper. This pre-approval signifies the Draft Plan’s
readiness to proceed through its legitimization process.
The external review stage ushers the Draft Plan into its legitimization process. This will allow it to be
examined and validated by its multi-sector stakeholders, namely, the Regional Development Council
and its sectoral committees, the Provincial/City Development Councils, and the civil society, academic,
business and basic sectors. This extent of consultation is aimed at ensuring the broadest opportunity
for stakeholder involvement in the Plan’s formulation.
2. Revision of the Draft Plan

After having completed the review and consultation activities on the Draft Plan, the RLUC XI TWG shall
revise the same by incorporating the stakeholders’ valid recommendations. The Revised Draft Plan
would then be endorsed by RLUC XI for final approval and adoption by RDC XI as the Davao Regional
Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045.
3. Approval and Adoption by the Regional Development Council XI

Upon its endorsement by RLUC XI, the RDC XI shall approve and adopt the Revised Draft Plan through
an appropriate resolution. If further refinements are introduced by RDC XI, the document would be
returned to the RLUC XI TWG. The RDC XI shall set a timeframe for incorporating the desired refinements
and schedule a session for the presentation, approval and final adoption of the Plan. After its approval
and adoption, the RDC XI shall issue guidelines for the Plan’s implementation.

B. Plan Detailing and Subsidiarization
The strategies proposed in this Plan only provide general directions that will need further defining
or translation to make them more suitable to different local and area situations. Responsibility for
this follow- on work will have to be shared by this Plan’s various stakeholders. The interest of national
posterity and the policy of self-determination by the Region’s constituent LGUs become important
considerations in this task. Consensus or mandatory strategies, especially those pertaining to functions
or responsibilities of NGAs, will have to be translated into implementable programs and projects. For
its part, the Regional Development Council shall push for legislation or other initiative actions for those
proposed strategies and interventions that need such sanction or mandate. It shall also advocate
among its constituent LGUs’ the updating of their Provincial Development and Physical Framework
Plans (PDPFPs), Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) and Zoning Ordinances.
On the other hand, administrative limitations dictate that this Plan only provide broad directions to Davao
Region’s constituent LGUs. The rights to individuality and self-determination are Local Government
Code principles that this Plan affirms. Importantly, too, the principle of subsidiarity commands that
functions which local organizations perform more effectively be handled by them rather than by
central organizations, such as the Regional Development Council or the National Government. In fact,
it is the constituent LGUs (i.e., city and municipal governments) that are empowered to decree zoning
ordinances that could specify with coercive force the developmental and regulatory interventions that
may be allowed or enforced within their respective jurisdictions.
For the foregoing reasons, it will be the onus of Davao Region’s constituent LGUs to flesh out the details
for some of the strategies and interventions identified in this Plan, particularly in their respective
Physical Framework and Comprehensive Land Use Plans. Within the first two or three years of this
Plan’s implementation, therefore, the Region’s four (4) provincial and six (6) city development councils
will be tasked to update their plans. This will call on them to harmonize their strategies and programs
with those of the NGAs, or perhaps make hard decisions along the following strategy and intervention
areas, among others:
1) Growth and direction of settlements

2) Plans and strategies addressing food security
3) Local policy/ies on or criteria for land conversion
4) Opportunities for economic growth and improving delivery of services and overall quality of life
5) Ecozone location and delineation, if any
6) Specific strategies, interventions and timelines for decision zones
7) Specific policies on the accommodation of critical industries such as mining and logging
8) Infrastructure and utilities development
9) Plans or strategies for disaster mitigation and preparedness
Finally, a very important task in the detailing of this Plan will be the identification by its stakeholders
of a set of core result indicators that shall make up its targets that will be regularly monitored during
the Plan’s implementation. Such indicators shall translate the Plan’s various strategies into deliverable
results that will become the bases for measuring plan implementation performance.

P I
lan mplementation
C. Plan Phasing and Integration

The practical difficulty of making accurate projections over long periods of time calls for the phasing
of this Plan’s implementation. Projections of future demand for land and other natural resources by
various social and economic activities of the Region’s population have been made. These provide bases
for calculating the magnitude of change in the stock and flow of the Region’s resources during the 30-
year period covered by this Plan.
For this Plan, implementation will be distinguished by three segmental milestone phases. Phase I will
be the medium-term phase and will run from 2015 to 2025. Phase II will be the medium- to long-term
phase which will run from 2015 to 2035. Finally, Phase III will constitute the Plan’s long-term and final
phase of implementation, covering the period 2015-2045.
Phase I – The Medium Term (2015-2025)

During its first ten years of implementation, this Plan shall focus on making trade and commerce
flourish around the Davao Gulf, particularly the area covering the upper half of the Region’s C.O.R.E.
Growth Triangle. This period shall see the construction of the Davao-Samal Bridge and the RO-RO
ports and fast craft jetties that shall move commodities and commuters and facilitate trade around
the Gulf. This period shall likewise see the vigorous development or upgrading of roads leading to
tourism development areas, thus spurring demand for the RO-RO ports and fast craft jetties, aside
from creating economic opportunities and generating jobs, particularly along the Region’s eastern
seaboard in Davao Oriental.
Metropolitan Davao shall bolster its role as Mindanao’s center for finance and for meetings, incentives,
conferences and exhibitions (MICE), while the Region pursues energy security with the development of
more power generation capacities. The period shall also see the Region boosting its global connectivity
with the modernization of Metropolitan Davao’s Sasa Port and the rehabilitation and improvement of
the Davao International Airport.
Also during this period, Davao Region’s LGUs shall be enjoined to update their respective comprehensive
land use plans (CLUPs) and provincial development and physical framework plans (PDPFPs) in order
for them to be able to consider their redevelopment requirements, consistent with the strategies of
concentration, connectivity and vulnerability reduction.
Phase II – The Medium to Long Term (2015-2035)

In Phase 2 of Plan implementation the Region shall continue to focus on the development of the upper
half of its C.O.R.E. Growth Triangle. But this period shall see the transformation of its Linear Urban
Corridor, as massive redevelopment initiatives begin to take shape along the sustainable development
strategies of concentration, connectivity and vulnerability reduction.
The second ten-year period of Plan implementation also calls for the maturing of the Region’s special
economic zones (ecozones) or industrial estates. Spurred by the improving integration of the Region’s

internal economy due to the flourishing Gulf trade, these ecozones shall thrive on the Region’s more
accessible sources of raw materials and heightened human resource skills. Moreover, the Region’s
enhanced internal connectivity infrastructure shall ensure the development of industrial value chains
along production, consolidation and consumer markets.
In line with the concentration and connectivity strategies, this period shall require the development of
a more efficient mass transportation system for the Region, particularly along its Linear Urban Corridor.
Furthermore, the firming up of a future location for the Davao International Airport, supported by the
completion of the appropriate feasibility studies, shall be undertaken within this period.
Phase III – The Long Term (2015-2045)

The final ten-year phase of Plan implementation shall see the development of the rest of the Region’s
C.O.R.E. Growth Triangle with priority on the establishment of its Davao Integrated Port Complex. With
the thriving Davao Gulf trade and commerce as backdrop, this port complex shall greatly enhance
Davao Region’s connectivity to its foreign markets, in the process helping ensure the country’s position
in the global economy. During this period, the Region shall realize its full transformation into its new
role as an alternative logistics hub in Southeast Asia.

M onitoring and E
valuation
CHAPTER VI
Monitoring and Evaluation
The Davao Region Regional Physical Framework Plan (DR RPFP), 2015-2045 shall be monitored and
evaluated based on the attainment of desired outcomes resulting from the implementation of land-
use related policies, activities and projects as prescribed in this document.
A land use information monitoring and evaluation system shall be formulated to provide the process
for measuring the effective implementation of policies, activities and projects and attainment of
development outcomes. The system shall prescribe the reporting frequency, intervals and standards
for monitoring and evaluation with reference to the utilization of the Region’s land resources.
It shall prescribe the institutional mechanisms necessary to undertake the regular monitoring and
evaluation activities and the delivery of the reports on the attainment of the desired outcomes of
the Plan.
A. M and E Process Framework

Monitoring the DR RPFP, 2015-2045 shall cover two aspects: implementation monitoring or tracking
the implementation of land use planning decisions; and effectiveness monitoring or the regular
collection of data/information necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of land use planning decisions.
Information on the former include the implementation and completion of policies, programs, activities
and projects outlined in the DR RPFP, 2015- 2045 during the Plan period. The second aspect shall focus
on the data and information on the latter to determine whether or not desired outcomes expressed in
the DR RPFP, 2015-2045 are being met or if progress is being made towards meeting the outcomes as
the prescribed uses and management actions are being implemented. Evaluation of the DR RPFP, 2015-
2045 is the process of reviewing the Plan itself and the periodic Plan monitoring reports to determine
its relevance and effectiveness including the need for revisions or amendments and the introduction
of innovations.

Figure 5.1 Updated DRPFP, 2015-2045 M and E Process Framework

Figure 5.1 Updated DRPFP, 2015-2045 M and E Process Fram ework

DRPFP, 2015-‐2045 2 -‐
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Outcomes
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conditions achieved Logistics Hub
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Concentration 2. Most efficient and equitable
m manner of utilizing and m anaging r Mindanao;
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2015-‐ Connectivity with a Rich
n 2045 3. Environmental stability, ecological t Biodiversity;
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t integrity and sustainable
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Reduction achieved Growth and
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4. Mobility of people and traded y Development
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5. Key production areas and other
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IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING

M and E Governance Framework

EFFECTIVENESS MONITORING EVALUATION

B.B.
M and
M Eand
Governance Framework
E Governance Framework
The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI shall coordinate the overall monitoring and evaluation of
In the performance of one of its major functions, the Regional Development Council
the Updated DRPFP, 2015-2045
(RDC) XI shall implementation.
coordinate The RDC and
the overall monitoring XI shall be assisted
evaluation by its
of the special committees,
Updated DRPFP,
the Regional
2015-2045 implementation. The RDC XI shall be assisted by its special committees,programs
Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI in the monitoring of land-use related the
and projects of the
Regional DR RPFP,
Project 2015-2045,
Monitoring and by the
Committee (RPMC)Regional
XI inland
the Use Committee
monitoring (RLUC) XIrelated
of land-use in terms of
policy and outcomes
programs andmonitoring
projects ofand evaluation.
the DR RPFP, 2015-2045, and by the Regional land Use
Committee (RLUC) XI in terms of policy and outcomes monitoring and evaluation.
At the regional level, land-use related policies, projects and activities are implemented by the different
184 of the RDC XI. It shall also ensure that information
national line agencies under the sectoral committees
the accomplishments, as well as updates on the status of land resources indicators are properly
on
reported to their respective committees and shared with the RLUC XI. Similarly, policies, programs and
projects implemented by the local government units under their respective local socio-economic and
physical plans and are supportive to the achievement of the DR RPFP, 2015-2045 outcomes shall also
be reported to their respective Provincial/Davao City Land Use Committee.
The regular monitoring reports by the RPMC XI, accomplishments reports of the concerned national
line agencies and local government units, as well as updates on the status land resources indicators are
critical inputs for the conduct of the periodic evaluation by the Regional land Use Committee (RLUC) XI
which shall be reported for appreciation and appropriate action by the RDC XI.

concerned national line agencies and local government units, as well as updates on the
status land resources indicators are critical inputs for the conduct of the periodic
appreciation and appropriate action by the RDC XI. M

onitoring and valuationE
evaluation by the Regional land Use Committee (RLUC) XI which shall be reported for
Figure 5.2 Updated

Figure 5.2DRPFP, 2015-2045
Updated M and E Governance
DRPFP, 2015-2045 FrameworkFramework
M and E Governance
RDC XI
Sectoral Committees RLUC XI RPMC XI
Provincial/Davao City Land Use

Committees
182
196 | NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY XI

CHAPTER VII
Implementation Support Activities
Introduction
The implementation of the Updated Regional Physical Framework Plan (RPFP), 2015-
2045 shall be anchored on the basic principle of collective choices and responsibility towards
the achievement of inclusive growth. Strengthening the role of major groups becomes a critical
component of implementing the RPFP. Forging partnerships with the local government units
(LGUs) and concerned regional line agencies (RLA), including the identification of common ground
for collaborative actions are central to the process as well as building and upgrading the capacities
of all stakeholders. The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI and the Regional Land Use
Committee (RLUC) and its technical working group (TWG), charged with this Plan’s oversight and
tasked with the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of this Plan, respectively shall
be kept abreast of recent developments in physical planning concepts and techniques. All of these
concerns would call for support activities that have been identified or addressed for the successful
implementation of the Plan.
A. Capability Building
A capability program shall be undertaken to better equip RLAs, LGUs and other stakeholders on physical
planning. Specifically, the program aims to achieve the following objectives:
1. To equip regional and local planners with the most effective techniques in project monitoring and
evaluation in relation to land use planning;
2. To ensure integration of DRR-CCA concerns in the updating of the LGUs comprehensive Development
and Physical Land Use Plans;
3. To ensure that gender-sensitive planning and management , including children’s rights be instituted
at the regional and local levels to meet the GAD requirements in physical planning; and
4. To forge partnerships between and among LGUs, concerned RLAs in the identification of common
ground for collaborative capability building undertakings.

I mplementation S A upport ctivities
The following are the activities identified to assist and support the implementation of the RPFP:
Activities Target Participants Responsible Agency
Conduct training needs Government planners and chief RLUC, land use and physical
assessment (TNA) executives at all levels (regional, planning experts
provincial/city/municipal)
Conduct of competency-based RLAs and LGUs at all levels RLUC, land use and physical
trainings in formulating, (regional, provincial/city/ planning experts
implementing and monitoring municipal)
and evaluating DRR-CCA
enhanced physical framework
plan
Project proposal preparation RLAs and LGUs at all levels NEDA
(regional, provincial/city/
municipal)
Training on gender sensitivity Government planners (RLAs/ NEDA/GAD experts/RSCWC
and orientation of child’s rights LGUs) and chief executives at all
in physical planning levels (regional, provincial/city/
municipal)
Collaborative partnership RLAs and LGUs at all levels NEA/DTI/DA/DENR/TESDA/

trainings: (regional, provincial/city/ TLRC/DOST
• Livelihood and municipal)
entrepreneurship skills
training
• Reforestation project, etc.
B. Advocacy
In support to the implementation of the Updated RPFP, 2015-2045, communication and advocacy
activities shall be undertaken so that regional development directions in relation to physical
development planning shall be promoted and eventually owned by the stakeholders in the different
areas of the Region.
In general, the communication and advocacy plan (CAP) aims to effectively communicate, promote
awareness and educate the various stakeholders of Davao Region on the Updated RPFP, 2015-2045
and to generate support in the implementation of the Plan. Specifically, the CAP seeks to achieve the
following:
1. To create awareness and appreciation among government and non-government organizations,

the local government units (LGUs), business and private sectors and civil society organizations on
the principles and framework of the RPFP to aid them in the prioritization of their development
initiatives and integration of DRR-CCA in their respective plans; and

2. To engage leaders and build partnerships and networks involved in the advocacy work, and
maximize the role of media
The CAP shall employ tools and activities such as consultations, meetings, advocacy caravans, study
tours and other similar activities. The CAP will also tap the Communication for Development (C4D
Network), the advocacy and communication arm of RDC XI and the Press Corp, the organization of
private media practitioners, in preparing and disseminating reports on RPFP implementation, news
letters, news bulletins, press releases, among other information education materials.
The following activities shall be pursued to communicate the Updated RPFP, 2015-2045 to Davao
Region’s stakeholders in the next 30 years, these shall be implemented in three (3) Phases:
Phase 1: Heightening Awareness (May 2015 to Dec. 2016)

Activity Target Group Timeframe Entities Involved
1. Preparation of RDC XI Secretariat, printing 2nd to 3rd Q 2015 RDC XI Secretariat
advocacy materials press
( CDs containing the
AVP and RPFP plan
document, pamphlets,
etc.)
2. Launching of the RDC XI, Congressional May 2015 RDC XI Secretariat
Updated RPFP, 2015- Representatives, business
2045 (with Press group, national & local
Conference) government planners,
academe, media, NGOs,
CSOs, other private sector
3. Dissemination RDC XI, regional and local May 2015-June 2016 RDC XI Secretariat
of Updated RPFP stakeholders (during
advocacy materials advocacy activities)
4. 4. Dissemination RDC XI, academe May 2015-June 2016 RDC XI Secretariat
of Updated Plan
documents
5. Uploading of the Plan All stakeholders with access 2nd to 3rd Q 2015 RDC XI Secretariat and
documents & other to the internet C4DNet
related information
in the RDC XI Online
Facility and in LGU/
NGA websites
6. Featuring the Updated All stakeholders with access 2nd to 3rd Q 2015 RDC XI Secretariat and
RPFP, 2015-2045 in the to the bulletin C4DNet
RDC XI Communitator
and in LGU/agency
bulletins
7. Featuring the Updated All stakeholders 2nd to 3rd Q 2015 RDC XI Secretariat and C4D-
RPFP in office activities Net & Media Partners
and media channels
8. Conduct of media Media partners, C4DNet June 2015 RDC XI Secretariat
forum for Plan
advocacies

I mplementation S A upport ctivities
Phase 2: Increasing KNOWLEDGE, influencing ATTITUDES and Behaviour (2015 to Dec. 2016)
1. Briefing dialogue with Local officials 4th Q 2015 - 1st Q 2016 RDC XI Secretariat and C4D-
LGUs Net & Media Partners
2. Advocacy for a with Academe 4th Q 2015 - 1st Q 2016 RDC XI Secretariat and
stakeholder groups C4DNet
3. Plan info dissemination All stakeholders 4th Q 2015 - 1st Q 2016 RDC XI Secretariat and C4D-
thru press releases, Net & Media Partners
radio, TV guesting,
press conferences
(regional/local) and
social networking
4. Briefing with new elec- Local Government Officials 3rd Q 2016 RDC XI Secretariat and C4D-
toral officials during Net & Media Partners
conferences spear-
headed by DILG
Phase 3: Sustaining MOTIVATION FOR CONTINUITY (2016 to 2045)

1. Featuring the progress RDC XI, academe, NGOs/ Quarterly RDC XI Secretariat and
of Plan implementation CSOs, other national & local C4DNet
in the RDC XI government offices
Communicator and in
LGU/agency bulletins
2. Regular press All regional stakeholders Quarterly RDC XI Secretariat and
releases on Plan with access to print media C4DNet & Media Partners
implementation results
3. Reporting of progress All regional stakeholders Once or twice a year RDC XI Secretariat and
of Plan implementation with access to broadcast (demand driven) C4DNet & Media Partners
through radio, TV and print media
guesting, Kapihan sa
PIA, press conferences
(regional/local) and
social networking

Davao Region
REGIONAL LAND USE COMMITTEE (RLUC) XI

THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS
I. RLUC XI (Steering Committee)
Chair - Director Maria Lourdes D. Lim, CESO II

NEDA XI
Members:
National Government Agencies:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Dir. Joselin Marcus E. Fragada
Department of Agriculture (DA) RED Remelyn R. Recoter
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Dir. John M. Maruhom
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Dir. Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi
Department of Tourism (DOT) ASec. Arturo P. Boncato
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Dr. Anthony C. Sales
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Dir. Ananias M. Villacorta
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Dir. Mariano R. Alquiza
Department of Energy (DOE) Dir. Manuel M. Llaneza
DOTC-RMC/ Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Atty. Christian V. Santillan
DOJ- Regional Prosecutor’s Office (RPO) Atty. Antonio B. Arellano
Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) RC Angelita A. Basa
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Dir. Miguel R. Palma Gil
National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) Atty. Geroncio B. Aguio
DENR-Land Management Services (LMS) ARD Felix S. Alicer
DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Dir. Edilberto L. Arreza
Local Government Units:
President of the League of Provinces Gov. Rodolfo R. del Rosario

President of the League of Municipalities Mayor Edgardo L. Timbol
Mayor Vicente D. Orenza
Mayor John H. Johnson
Mayor Eutropio F. Jayectin
President of the League of Cities Mayor Rey T. Uy

Davao City-Local Government Unit Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte


C
redits
Private Sector (Land Use Experts):
EnP/Architect Daniel T. Lim

Architect Illuminado Quinto, Jr.
II. Technical Report Preparation Team (TRPT)
Work Group (WG) 1: Map preparation
Members:
DIDP Noel Dacanay
DENR-LMS Jaime P. Mallare DA Jovelle M. Fuertes
DENR-MGB Beverly Mae M. Brebante DOST Eric Colmenares
Earlson Marsamolo DAR Engr. Filomena Batuigas
NCIP Raynildo Baintin
DOST-PHIVOLCS Engr. Desiderio P. Cabanlit Davao City-LGU Denton Siapno
NEDA Melchor L. Sevilla PPDOs Rommel
DILG Christian June Yap Jhan Licayan
DENR Marcelino P. Barquin, Jr. PPDC Romeo B. Celeste
Clyde Jay. dela Peña Carol
HLURB Arturo Racaza
Work Group 2: Drafting of the Updated DRPFP, 2015-2045
Members:

NEDA OIC-ARD Priscilla R. Sonido Miguel S. Herrera III
Catherine A. Laguesma Mario M. Realista
Emily R. Salvado Marivic C. Natividad
Alana O. San Pedro Grace Magalona
Ma. Lourdes Cynthia T. Misola Rowena M. Dango
Felicidad M. Rabe Jerene M. Gil
Laurice Cyl Pondoyo Janice A. Cerezo
Orville B. Dipaling Jade C. Abadia
JB Tomas H. Busque John Christopher Saligan
Emil Clarito Maritess Hidalgo
Ruth C. Lasquite
DENR Dr. Rita Fe C. Gunn

HLURB George Martinez
Jovita G. Solarte
DILG OIC-Dir. Wilhelm M. Suyko DPWH Engr. Teofila U. Tan
DENR-EMB Dir. Metodio U. Turbella DOST Dr. Anthony C. Sales
NCIP Alma Villareal
DOST-PHIVOLCS Engr. Janila De Ocampo DOT Eden Larano-David
DTI Romeo L. Castañaga DOE Rolando J. Faraon
DOJ-RPO Atty. Robert Michael N. Razon HUDCC Vivien Mabunga
DOTC-PPA Engr. Gary Lee Anghag DENR-PAWCZMS Eduardo V. Ragaza

PPDO-
Davao del Norte Nelson Plata
CPDO: Davao City Alice Mundiz

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NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

DAVAO REGION PHYSICAL

RDC XI Resolution No. 114, Series of 2014

APPROVING THE DAVAO REGION PHYSICAL FRAMEWORK PLAN (DRPFP), 2015-2045

1. As a growth center, Tagum City’s functional role should be that of an investment/commercial

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 iii

OIC-ARD MAE ESTER T. GUIAMADEL

DIR. MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II

HON. RODOLFO P. DEL ROSARIO

iv Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045

REGIONAL LAND USE COMMITTEE (RLUC)

a. Inclusion of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) as a tenurial instrument

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 v

MIGUEL S. HERRERA III

DIR. MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II

vi Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

HONORABLE RODOLFO P. DEL ROSARIO

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 vii

The Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan

Prior to the formulation of the Physical Plan, an extensive

With deep gratitude, we acknowledge the following authorities:

MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II

viii Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045

RLUC XI Resolution No. 8, Series of 2014

RDC XI Chairperson’s Message vii

III The Planning Environment 7

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 ix

3.2. Population and Settlements 30

3.5. Existing Production Land Use 78

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C. The Plan Component 116

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 xi

4. Infrastructure Development 159

V Plan Implementation 173

VII Implementation Support Activities 180

xii Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045

Map no. title page no.

Map 3.1 Administrative Boundary Map 8

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Map no. title page no.

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Figure no. title page no.

Figure 3.1 Climate Map of the Philippines 15

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 xv

Table 3.1 Number of Congressional Districts, Municipalities and Barangays, by Prov- 7

xvi Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045

Table 3.25 Number and Bed Capacity of Government and Private 54

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 xvii

Table 4.4 Implications of Flooding to Most Densely Populated Settlements 117

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B. Organization/Parts of the Plan

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8. SAFDZs shall be the framework for agricultural development in the region.

9. Urban development shall be allowed only within 0-15 percent slope.

Updated Davao Region Physical Framework Plan, 2015-2045 3

1. Rapid urbanization in the region’s key urban centers

C. Vision and Goals

D. Overall Spatial Strategy

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• Settlements in environmentally-critical area