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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Bicol is known for its natural wonders and good food. Aside from
that, the region is also noted as a major producer of Abaca products even
before the Spaniards came to the Philippines. 1 Production of native
products, especially Abaca, is one of the many things the Bicolanos are
proud of, and is a significant part of the region’s cultural heritage. For an
industry that dates back to pre-Hispanic times, it is quite unfortunate that it
has yet to reach its maximum potential.
This project aims not only to expand the current abaca industries
and the economic state of its community, but also, to restore the cultural
significance of abaca to our society. This project aims to restore the lost
Abaca Festival of Tigaon, Camarines Sur by restoring the demand for
more abaca production by the manufacturing of abaca products and art
pieces. This project proposal will be a convergence of development and
art; showcasing the versatility of abaca and the many forms it has taken
over the course of history. The art facility will be entitled, “AbacArt”; it will
be the centre of the abaca art collection in Camarines Sur.
2 Institution
and Economic Development: a theoretical construct (Doward et al., 2005; and
Chapter 1: Introduction | Page 2
North, 1991, 1992).
3 “Abacayamanan reach out Yolanda victims in Tacloban” Retreived from News online portal
of TV5 (interaksyon.com)
Tigaon, Camarines Sur
a. Definition of Abaca
which time the plant has reached maturity and is then ready for
harvest. 6
b. Origin of Abaca
6 http://www.ps-gallery.net/about_abaca
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7 http://www.abacaphilippines.com/
8 World Library.org/article
Tigaon, Camarines Sur
2. THE INDUSTRY
b. Uses/Production of Abaca
During the 19th century abaca fiber was widely used for
ships' rigging, and is pulped to make sturdy manila envelopes.
Today, it is still used to make ropes, twines, fishing lines and
nets, as well as coarse cloth for sacking. There is also a
flourishing niche market for abaca clothing, curtains, screens
and furnishings, Fibre Crafts, but paper-making is currently the
main use of the fibre. 11 Abaca fibre is now known in the fashion
industry for producing a good quality textile. It was also
discovered to have medicinal value in the field of orthopaedics.
c. Global Production
12 Future
Chapter 1: Introduction | Page 7
Fibre: Abaca (fao.org)
13 PhilFIDA Profile
Tigaon, Camarines Sur
d. Domestic Production
14 AbacaValue Chain Analysis, Region V – Bicol Region; PRDP Chapter 1: Introduction | Page 8
and DA; (page,13)
Tigaon, Camarines Sur
15
Chapter 1: Introduction | Page 9
Abaca Value Chain Analysis, Region V – Bicol Region; PRDP and DA; (page,13
16 Institutional arrangement and supply chain of abaca fibre ( fftc.agnet.org)
17 PH: biggest abaca exporter (www.malaya.com)
Tigaon, Camarines Sur
The abaca Plant has plenty of uses that are still unknown to many.
Traditionally, the uses of abaca are only limited to bags, rope, furniture,
and decorating material. It is also unknown to many that the humble abaca
plant is strongly significant to the Bicolano culture and heritage 19
19 Abaca Value Chain Analysis, Region V – Bicol Region; PRDP and DA Chapter 1: Introduction | Page 11
20 Tigaon History
21 http://interaksyon.com/article/77931/bicols-abaca-integration-
projectTV5
Tigaon, Camarines Sur
C. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
1. To the Environment
2. To the Community
5. Educational Contribution
6. Cultural Contribution
7. Architectural Contribution
1. Research Component
The study will also cover the art being made out of abaca
fiber and the artists behind them.
2. Design Component
a. Administration Building
- PhilFIDA Office
- Administration Office
- Marketing Assistance Office
- Agriculture Office
- Program & Development Office
- Monitoring Evaluating Office
- Security Office
- Conference Room
b. Processing Centre
- Extraction Area
- Different product processing sections
- Warehouse
- Abaca Technologies maintenance area
- Residue section
- Storage room
- Offices
c. Abaca Farm
- abaca seedling
- Nursery area
- Abaca Plantation
- Farmers’ Quarter
d. Training Centre
- Lecture Hall
- Lab area
- Library
- Canteen
- Storage area
- Exhibit area
- Digital Art Viewing
- Souvenir Shop
- Offices
- Micropropagation Laboratory
- Tissue Culture Room
- Inoculating Room
- Observation/Data Collection Area
- Research Team Office
g. Trading Post
- Sorting Section
- Baling Section
- Marketing Office
h. Commercial Spaces
i. Maintenance Building
j. Security post
k. Docking area
l. Parking areas
1. Site criteria
a. Area
b. Location
c. Utilities
d. Accessibility
e. Topography
f. Security
Tab le 1:
S ITE1
Brgy. Cara yc a yon , Tigaon, Cama ri nes S ur
CRITERIA S ITE CRI TE RI A S ITE DES CRI PTION
ARE A The site shou ld The site is 6
ho use a ll the he ct ares
spa ce
re qu ireme nt
ne eded by the
cent re
LO C ATI O N The sit e shou ld be The sit e is in
lo cate d on an f ro nt of the
a gricu ltu re a rea . go ve rnme nt
The site mu st not bu ild in g, an d is
af f ect the ad ja cen t to the
re siden ces se veral
re siden ces
Su rro unded by
su ga rcane p lant s
an d o the r
a gricu ltu re
p lan ts
UTI LI TIE S W ater sou rce and Po we r and wate r
e le ct rical u t ilit ie s is a va ilab le
mu st be a va ilab le S ign al ha s no
Dra ina ge system p rob lem
is p re sent
ACCE S S IBILTY It shou ld be The site is a lon g
a ccessib le to the t he ma in road
o the r to wn that will I t is o ne and a -
u tilize the cen t re. ha lf h ou r to t ra ve l
It shou ld ha ve a f rom Na ga Cit y.
Tab le 2:
S ITE2
O campo, Ca ma ri nes S ur
CRITERIA S ITE CRI TE RI A S ITE DES CRI PTION
ARE A The site shou ld The site is 8
ho use a ll the he ct ares
spa ce re qu ireme nt
ne eded by the
cent re
LO C ATI O N The site shou ld be The site is
lo cate d on an lo cate d the
a gricu ltu re a rea . cent er of ma rket
The site must n ot p la ce O campo
af f ect the an d a lso n ea rb y
re siden ces cit y ha ll
The sit e is a lon g
t he comme rcial
bu ild in gs
Nea r f rom
re sident ia l
UTI LI TIE S W ater so u rce and Po we r an d wat er
e le ct rical u tilit ies is a va ilab le
mu st be a va ilab le S ign al ha s no
Dra ina ge system is p rob lem
p re sen t
ACCE S S IBILTY It shou ld be The site is alon g
a ccessib le to the t he ma in road
o the r to wn that will I t is one hou r to
u tilize the cen t re. t ra ve l f rom Na ga
It shou ld ha ve a Cit y.
sm ooth t raf f ic
sepa ra tin g the
se rvices of the
Table 3:
S ITE3
G oa , Camarine s Sur
CRITERIA S ITE CRI TE RI A S ITE DES CRI PTION
ARE A The site sh ou ld The site is 5
ho use a ll t he he ct ares
spa ce re qu iremen t
ne eded by t he
cent re
LO C ATI O N The site shou ld be The sit e is lo cate d
lo cate d on an a wa y f rom th e
a gricu ltu re a rea . re siden ces an d
The site mu st no t f ar f rom the to wn
af f ect t he The lo ca tion is
The table show that the site 3 (Goa, Camarines Sur) fails to meet
most of the criteria, so it is not advisable build there.
11% 15%
f. Security 10% 8%
8% 7%
SWOT ANALYSIS
There is no
other
establishment
that may
possibly
compete with
this kind of
project
properties of
the site
Cultural
Tradition
regain
The SWOT analysis table only shows the potential of the Site 1
(Tigaon, Camarines Sur) among the three Sites. The site 1, has been
distinguished minimal weakness and possible threats, thus far, was
evaluated with a greater Strength and will provide positive opportunities in
the area.
4. The Site
Current Conditions: