CHAPTER 1: BRIEF HISTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. LEGEND OF VICTORIAS

Victorias City was originally known as Tugkagawon and the name was later changed to Malihao
due to abundant Malihao trees situated at the mouth of Malihao River.

During the Spanish regime, under rule of Captain Gregorio Conlu, Moro pirates and “Tulisanes”
reigned in the area unmolested. One day,
these pirates attacked and robbed the
house of Captain Conlu. While he was
able to escape, his wife Capitana Tutang
and their servant Micay, were taken by
the pirates aboard their boat which
immediately sailed towads the open seas.
When they reached the mouth of the
river, the Capitana and her servant were
thrown overboard to drown since the
pirates thought that they do not know how
to swim. As they struggled in the water, a
lady appeared and helped them. The lady
was so beautiful that the Capitana was convinced that she was the Blessed Virgin Mary.

When they reached home, she prayed and promised to buy an image of the lady. Since she
had been divested of her possessions, it took quite some time before she saved enough money to buy
the image she wanted. It was not long after she raised the amount needed when she received a statue
of the Nuestra Señora de las Victorias, who, to her great amazement, held a great likeness to the lady
who saved her and her servant from drowning.

Two years before the term of Capitan Conlu expired, two boatloads of Moro pirates again
attacked the old town of Daan Banwa. At the mouth of the Malihao River, however, the plunderers were
met by a small boat bearing a lady who held a long sword and a very big man with a spear. Upon seeing
the two, the Moro pirates sailed back in fright.

Three months later, four vintas bearing Moro pirates again approached the river’s mouth and
steered towards the town of Manapla, from where they took captives. However, the captives managed
to escape and ran towards the direction of Malihao. Again, a lady and a very big man in a small banca
appeared and repelled the pirates.

Stories about the Lady and the big man spread like wild fire until it reached the ears of the
parish priest of Saravia, Father Crispino Hinolan, a Visayan. He immediately went to Malihao to verify
the story. After a thorough investigation, the priest declared that the settlement was saved from the
Moro pirates by the Virgin Nuestra Señora de las Victorias and Saint Casimiro, her companion.

The proclamation of the priest resulted in rejoicing and celebration. Captain Conlu and Father
Crispino then proposed to the inhabitants of Malihao to rename their town to Nuesta Señora de las
Victorias in honor of the Virgin Mary and to perpetuate the memory of the miraculous event.

In 1880, the name was shortened to “VICTORIAS.”

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1.2. BRIEF HISTORY
During the Pre-Spanish period, the City of Victorias was known as “Tugkagawon”. It had been a
settlement even before the coming of the Spaniards. The earliest inhabitants were Negritos, the
aborigines of the place. When the Spaniards came, they called the place “Malihao” because of the
abundance of Malihao Trees situated at the mouth of the Malihao River.

It was in 1880, during the regime of Captain Gregorio Conlu when the place was again renamed
“Victorias” after a miraculous event that took place in the area, which was attributed to the Nuestra
Senora de las Victorias.

Historical records show that Victorias used to be a part of the Municipality of Saravia, and then
became part of Manapla. It was only in the late 1880’s that it became a separate town with its own set of
local officials. Captain Gregorio Conlu was its Governadorcillo.

People from the island of Panay, especially from Iloilo migrated to the island. Prominent
families like the Montinolas, Lopezes, Maravillas, Ascalons, and Benedictos, to name a few, bought
large tracts of land and became the first landed gentry of the place.

In 1906, the township was transferred to its present site from the Old Poblacion called Daan
Banwa, which was actually a settlement called Malihao. Officially, however, it was transferred on
October 31, 1907.

The present site of the poblacion, consisting of 10.9 hectares, was donated by a Chinese
philantropist named Alejandro Acuña Yap Quina.

The first Presidente Municipal was Don Policarpio Ascalon.

In 1916-1917, the Victorias Milling Company, Incorporated was established in the city. There
was heavy influx of migrant workers in the area from neighboring provinces of Antique, Capiz and Iloilo,
as well as from Cebu and Bicol to work in the sugar plantations. Victorias then became a progressive
town.

In the early 1970s, there was a move to convert the municipality into a city but it only
materialized in 1998 under the leadership of Honorable Mayor Severo A. Palanca. It was on February
11,1998 at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, when then President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law
Republic Act No. 8488 declaring the conversion of the Municipality of Victorias into a component city of
Negros Occidental to be known as the City of Victorias. Witnessing were officials and department heads
of Victorias led by Mayor Severo A. Palanca and other key officials of the House of Congress and the
Senate.

As a requirement of the City Charter, a plebiscite for the ratification of R.A No. 8488 was held
on March 21,1998. An overwhelming “Yes” votes of 15,985 ratified the conversion of Victorias into a
component city.

On March 21,1999, Victorias City celebrated its 1st Charter Anniversary in a celebration dubbed
as the “Kadalag-an Festival”. This is a rejoicing and celebration of the triumph of the municipality, now
a city, against many adversities that come along the way in its struggle for peace, progress and
development for the attainment of its vision and mission.

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1.3. CHRONOLOGY OF TOWN EXECUTIVES
The table below reflects the various executives who propelled Victorias to what it is today, since
its first conversion in a municipality in 1880.

NAMES POSITION TERM OF OFFICE

1. Gregorio Conlu Governadorcillo Ending 1880
2. Policarpio Ascalon Presidente Municipal 1907
3. Ricardo Gonzaga Presidente Municipal 1908
4. Segundo de Leon Presidente Municipal 1911-1917
5. Gervacio Miraflores Presidente Municipal 1917-1920
6. Vicente Ardosa Presidente Municipal 1920-1923
7. Segundo de Leon Presidente Municipal 1924-1927
8. Esteban Jalandoni Presidente Municipal 1928-1931
9. Serafin Casanares Presidente Municipal 1932-1933
10. Vicente Arnaez Presidente Municipal 1933-1935
11. Felix Montinola Sr. Municipal Mayor 1935-1941
12. Jose Jover Municipal Mayor 1941-1944
(Civil Government) 1945-1946
13. Dr. Basilio Tangco Municipal Mayor 1942-1945
(Japanese Sponsored Gov’t)
14. Manuel Valencia Ko Resistance Mayor 1944-1945
15. Hector Montinola Municipal Mayor 1947-1951
16. Benito Montinola Municipal Mayor 1952-1955
17. Mateo Garganera Municipal Mayor 1961-1963
18. Jesus M. Fermin Municipal Mayor 1964-1986
19. Benito C.Montinola Jr. OIC-Office of the Mayor May 5,1986-June 3,1986
20. Corazon S. Zayco OIC-Office of the Mayor June 10,1986
21. Renato M. Fermin Municipal Mayor May 11,1988-June 30,1992
22. Severo A. Palanca Municipal Mayor May 9,1992-March, 20,1998
City Mayor March 21,1998-June 30,2001
23. Remedios P. Bantug City Mayor July 1,2001 – June 30,2004
24. Severo A. Palanca City Mayor July 1,2004-December 21,2012
25. Francis Frederick P. Palanca Acting City Mayor December 22,2013 –June 22,2013
26. Severo A. Palanca City Mayor June 22,2013 – June 30,2013
27. Francis Frederick P. Palanca City Mayor July 1,2013 to present

1.4. ELECTED CITY CITY OFFICIALS ( JULY 2016 – JUNE 2019)

CITY MAYOR : HON. FRANCIS FREDERICK P. PALANCA

CITY VICE MAYOR : HON. JERRY L. JOVER

Sangguniang Panlungsod Members:

i Hon. GODIVEN J. DE DIOS
i Hon. SULPICIO B. MONTINOLA JR.
i Hon. VINCENT MARIE A. ROA
i Hon. ABELARDO D. BANTUG III
i Hon. TERESITA S. BARTOLOME
i Hon. AUDIE R. MALAGA
i Hon. DANIEL C. TORNEA
i Hon. BLANDINO H. GALINATO
i Hon. VIRGINIA M. ADORIO
i Hon. BERNARDO V. VILLARUZ, JR.
i Hon. RICHARD JULIUS L. SABLAN (ABC PRESIDENT)
i Hon. SHEENA C. BAGAFORO (SK Federation Chairman)

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1.5. BARANGAY CAPTAINS
Name of Barangay Barangay Captain

Barangay I PB Edna G. Durana

Barangay II PB Richard Julius L. Sablan
Barangay III PB Roy S. Flores
Barangay IV PB Ma. Theresa D. Lucha
Barangay V PB Warlito T. Undar
Barangay VI PB Rolando L. Millan
Barangay VI-A PB Annamae B. Claro
Barangay VII PB Cleoffy S. Buatag
Barangay VIII PB Jose N. Murillo, Jr.
Barangay IX PB Juvy A. Pepello
Barangay X PB Milagros J. Osano
Barangay XI PB Rogelio G. Barnuevo
Barangay XII PB Gary B. Bacay
Barangay XIII PB Eric R. Alcobilla
Barangay XIV PB Max E. Bensing
Barangay XV PB Mark Dominic D. Aboyo
Barangay XV-A PB Ulysis B. Tumimbang
Barangay XVI PB Rogelio A. Lapating Jr.
Barangay XVI-A PB Luis Caluyo
Barangay XVII PB Eduardo A. Paran
Barangay XVIII PB Rodelindo B. Latoza
Barangay XVIII-A PB Regieto R. Aboyo
Barangay XIX PB Carlito H. Gulmatico
Barangay XIX-A PB Lucia D. Duran
Barangay XX PB Hugo T. Tirambulo
Barangay XXI PB Edwin L. Ditching

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1. 6. VICTORIAS CITY OFFICIAL SEAL

The official seal of the City of

Victorias was adopted through City
Ordinance No. 99-02 approved in August
13,1999. The seal bears the inscriptions
“Lungsod ng Victorias” printed in blue and
the “Pilipinas” printed in red within the
circle. The year “1880” corresponds to the
date when the Municipality was founded
and the “1998” as the year of its approval
as a component city of the Province of
Negros Occidental , which coincides with
the celebration of the centennial year of
the Philippine Independence. The inner
part of the circle is divided equally into 3
parts, which represents the aspects of
development of the City of Victorias,
namely:

A) Political Aspect
The top division representing the political aspect which pictures the architectural
grandeur of the City Hall, being the seat of political power. It also reflects the Victoriahanon
people’s strength of character and drive towards excellence in governance.

B) Economic Aspect
The lower right division represents the economic aspect which depicts the VMC Sugar
Central, considered one of the biggest sugar centrals in Asia and a landmark of the City. In
its foreground is a body of water representing the seas / rivers which signifies the
abundance of marine life and other water resources. Together, they represent the sugar
and fishing industries of the City.

C) Social and Environmental Aspect

The lower left division represents the social and environmental aspects. It features the
Gawahon waterfalls, an eco-tourism destination and a God-given natural resource that is at
its finest. Gawahon is a reminder for Victoriahanons to continue their efforts in protect,
conserve and rehabilitate the environment. It also reflects the people’s natural artistry,
humility and love of nature.

The sugarcane, which over-crosses the two lower divisions of the circle, has twenty-six nodes
(buko-buko) to represent the twenty-six (26) Barangay that comprises the City, while the sugarcane
leaves symbolize order and serenity.

The background of the two lower divisions of the inner circle of the seal is the Philippine flag, so
that the right has a red background while the left has a blue background.

The official seal of the city was conceptualized and designed by Mr. Eduardo L. Dulaca of
the City Engineering Office.

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1.7. VICTORIAS CITY OFFICIAL BRAND AND MASCOT
The development of a brand is necessary to effectively market a product. To effectively market
Victorias, a city brand and mascot were designed and adopted. These brand and mascot were
approved through a city ordinance and are thus, considered a local law. Below is the approved brand
and tag line, together with its meaning.

The letter V in Victorias is shaped to look like wings, representing the birds of Gawahon, a
birder’s paradise in Victorias City. It likewise looks like the leaves of sugarcane, which is the major
agricultural crop of the city. Finally, the letter V is capped with a rising sun to signify the flourishing
economy of the city. The five (5) rays of the sun stands for the general priority areas of the city, namely:

1. People;
2. Environment;
3. Economy;
4. Culture and History; and
5. Governance.

Three (3) major colors appear in

the brand and these signify the
following:
Green - represents the rich forest
of the city along with its
diverse flora and fauna
Yellow - the color of Victory and signifies the victories of the city
Blue - connotes the rich waters and water resources of Victorias City
The tag line “sweet green city” underscores the “sweet” people, products and resources of
Victorias together with its preference for “green” development such as organic agriculture, sustainable
environmental management and green technologies.

To aid in the aggressive marketing of the city, a mascot which reflects the brand and its tagline,
was also created. A mascot-making contest was facilitated by the city through the Tourism Office and
the winning entry becomes the official mascot of the city. A local ordinance approving and adopting the
mascot was also passed and approved. The mascot was initially introduced during the 2nd Kalamayan
Festival and officially launched at the City’s Charter Anniversary celebrations locally known as the
Kadalag-an Festival.

The mascot’s official name is “TORI” taken from

“VICTORIAS”. Tori wears the dominant colors of the
Victorias brand – green, yellow and blue. Her sweet face
reflects the sweet people, products and resources of the city.
As a young child, she symbolizes the youth and echoes the
vibrancy of the city’s economy and its people. Along with the
mascot, a “TORI” official song was also composed. The song
speaks of TORI’s love for health and wellness, her preference
for organic vegetables, her fondness for nature along with its
conservation and protection; her promotion of an active life
and her advocacy for unity, collaboration and helping a fellow
Victoriahanon.

Together, the Victorias brand and mascot are used in

all promotional activities of the city and in all its official
documents, facilities and equipment.

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 CHAPTER 2: THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENT / PROFILE OF
VICTORIAS CITY

2.1. SUMMARY OF DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Population - 87,933 (PSA 2015)
No. of Households - 19,556 (PSA 2015)
Growth Rate (NSO 2010 - 2015) - - 0.08%
(NSO 2000 - 2010) - 0.77%
Sex Distribution - 44,726 males (50.86%)
- 43,207 females (49.14%)
Age Dependency Ratio - 1.7 : 1
Productive Age Group (15-64 Yrs Old) - 55,449
Dependent Age (0-14 Yrs Old) - 27,362
(65 Yrs & Above) - 5,122
School Age Population (3-22 Yrs Old) - 35,267
Labor Force - 60,571
Urban Population - 47,874
Rural Population - 40,059
Urban Density - 34 persons / hectare
Rural Density - 3 persons / hectare
Gross Density - 6.5 persons / hectare

Table C2-1
TOTAL POPULATION PER BARANGAY

BARANGAY TOTAL POPULATION

I 3634
II 1185
III 1857
IV 1548
V 2,190
VI 7,144
VI-A 6467
VII 4104
VIII 4631
IX 6739
X 5569
XI 2233
XII 3574
XIII 7068
XIV 4245
XV 235
XV-A 407
XVI 330
XVI-A 69
XVII 794
XVIII 453
XVIII-A 1804
XIX 1895
XIX-A 7019
XX 7442
XXI 5297
TOTAL 87,933
Source : 2015 PSA

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2.2. PHYSICAL FEATURES
2.2.1. Geographical Location

Victorias City is geographically located in the northern part of Negros Occidental at a latitude of
100 42’ 5” – 100 55’ 5” and a longitude of 1220 14’ – 1230 15’. It is bounded on the north by the
Municipality of Manapla, on the south by the Municipality of E.B. Magalona, on the west by Guimaras
Strait and on the east by Mount Marapara. It is approximately 357 nautical miles from the south of
Manila and 34 kilometers away from the City of Bacolod.

Fig. C2-1
Victorias City Location Map

Negros
Occidental

City of Victorias

Negros Oriental

2.2.2. Political Subdivisions

The City of Victorias belongs to the third (3rd) Congressional District of Negros Occidental,
currently represented by Honorable Alfredo Abelardo B. Benitez. It is composed of twenty six (26)
barangays. Three (3) were created under Republic Act No. 3590 which was signed and approved by
Former President Diosdado Macapagal on June 22, 1963. These barangays are:

Barangay IX - Bo. Daan Banwa

Barangay X - Bo. Estado
Barangay XI - Bo. Gawahon

Twenty two (22) others were created under presidential Decree No. 86 issued by former
President Ferdinand E. Marcos on December 31, 1972, and these are:

Barangay I Barangay VII Barangay XV-A Barangay XIX

Barangay II Barangay VIII Barangay XVI Barangay XIX -A
Barangay III Barangay XII Barangay XVI-A Barangay XX
Barangay IV Barangay XIII Barangay XVII Barangay XXI
Barangay V Barangay XIV Barangay XVIII
Barangay VI Barangay XV Barangay XVIII-A

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 In October 9, 1991, Barangays VI was divided into two barangays giving way to Barangay VI-A.
This was approved per Resolution No. 162, s-1991 and ratified through a plebiscite.

2.2.3. Total Land Area

The City of Victorias has a total land area of 13,392 hectares or 133.92 square kilometers
distributed to all twenty six (26) barangays as follows:

Table C2-2
Land Area Per Barangay

Barangay Land Area Barangay Land Area

I 38.68 XIII 1022.41
II 4.98 XIV 603.32
III 10.98 XV 18.94
IV 9.32 XV-A 217.69
V 51.59 XVI 29.83
VI 89.99 XVI-A 18.14
VI-A 33.70 XVII 1.12
VII 25.60 XVIII 2.80
VIII 1597.71 XVIII-A 218.77
IX 23.34 XIX 142.20
X 2017.46 XIX-A 466.56
XI 4151.16 XX 1087.16
XII 1108.76 XXI 399.89
Source : City Assessor’s Office

Figure C2-2
Victorias City Political Subdivision Map

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 2.2.4. Overview of Natural Hazards

There are two (2) identified natural hazards in Victorias City namely: flood and rain induced
landslide (RIL).

Flood prone areas are located in low-lying portions of the city. To specifically pinpoint these
areas, the city commissioned UP Cebu to conduct a mapping using LiDAR. Data revealed that out of the
total land area of 13,392 hectares, 232.66 hectares are considered flood prone areas. Of these 232.66
hectares, 57.6 hectares are highly susceptible to flooding; 86.56 hectares have moderate flooding
susceptibility while 88.5 hectares are identified to have low flooding susceptibility.

On the other hand, two (2) barangays of the city are susceptible to rain-induced landslide.
These are Barangay X and Barangays XI, which are located in the upper portion of the city. These two
barangays have a total land area of 6,168.62 hectares where about 93% comprising of 5,764.2 hectares
are susceptible to RIL. Of the total 5,764.2 hectares, 2,657.78 hectares are low susceptibility to RIL;
808.41 hectares have moderate susceptibility; 2,285.02 hectares have high susceptibility and 31.8
hectares have very high susceptibility to RIL.

Details of land area and population exposure by barangays for flooding and rain-induced
landslide are specified in Volume III under the chapter on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk
Reduction.

2.2.5. Topography
The City of Victorias is characterized by sloping and rolling terrain. The steeply descending hills
from Gawahon gradually level off as they approach San Jose Estado forming some sort of a plateau.
Rolling hills can be found at Hacienda Maria going down to Hda. Nasipunan in Brgy. XII. The forested
zone of the City is at the northeast end of Mt. Silay and is saturated by deep rivers, streams, and creeks.

The land patterns of the City as a whole have plenty of sloping lands in its mid section going to
the mountains. It is composed of valleys, rolling hills and the ever present small streams and rivers that
wind along vast sugarcane plantations.

The town proper site is impressive. The terrain can be appreciated as you walk along Osmena
Avenue (a portion of the National Highway) formerly called Calle Real. Predominant rolling hills where
the present renovated town hall now stands are bounded in the south by the winding Magnanud River
and in the north by the Guinpana-an Creek. Table C2-3 below shows the details of slope classification
of Victorias City.
Table C2-3
Slope Classification

SLOPE SLOPE PERCENTAGE LAND AREA % TOTAL

Level to nearly Level 0 - 3% 10,315.4658 77.03%

Very gently sloping 3.1 - 8% 319.0350 2.38%

Gently Sloping 8.1 - 17% 924.7392 6.90%

Moderately Sloping or Rolling 18 - 30% 329.8968 2.46%

Strongly Sloping or Rolling 30.1- 50% 450.8589 2.46%

Hilly to Mountainous 50.1% & above 1,052.0043 7.86%

TOTAL 13,392 100%

Source : NAMRIA

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 Figure C2-3
Slope Map of Victoris City
 2.2.6. Soil

The city has eleven types of soil based on texture. The northern part facing the shoreline has
hydrosol type of soil while the upper areas and other elevated portions going to the mountains has
Rough Mountanous Land. The inland portion of the city is compose of nine (9) soil types which are
well suited for sugarcane plantations and other crops.

Table C2-4
Texture of Soil Surface
Symbols of Soil Texture Land Area Percent % to total Land Area

Hydrosol -1 890 6.65

Rough Mountanous Land - 202 3920 29.27
Guimbalaon Clay - 205 2514 18.77
Luisiana Clay - 239 2112 15.77
Silay Sandy Loam - 251 151 1.13
Silay Fine Sandy Loam - 252 1792 13.38
Silay Loam - 253 125 0.93
Bago Fine Sandy Loam - 260 559 4.18
Bago Loam - 261 647 4.83
Victorias Clay Loam - 263 347 2.59
Guimbalaon Gravelly Clay - 267
335 2.50
TOTAL 13,392 100
Source : Department of Agriculture, CY1948

2.2.7. Climate

The City is endowed with an invigorating climate which accounts for its healthy population and
vigorous economic activity. The hot days of summer in the months of March, April and May are offset
by the cool North westernly wind from Guimaras Strait. Generally, the city has a Type III climate where
there are no pronounced maximum rain periods and with a dry season lasting for only about 1 – 3
months which are usually during the period from March to May. In the upper portion of city, the weather
is suited for various crops and other farm vegetables. More farm animals are produced with such a
climate.

2.2.8. Annual Rainfall Distribution

There are 217 wet days and 148 dry days in the city based on the records of the Victorias
Milling Company, Inc. Research Division. The city has a Type 3 rainfall, having the months of June,
July, August, September and October as the raining periods and subsiding in the month of November.

The prevailing wind comes from the northwest over the Guimaras Strait during the months of
July, August and September. On the month of October comes the southeast monsoon winds, which
bring heavy rainfall in the city.

Typhoon frequencies vary from year to year and do not have any fixed month of occurrence.
 Figure C2-4
Soil Map of Victoris City
 Figure C2-5
Climate Map of Victoris City
 2.2.10. Hydrology and Water Sheds
The major watershed of the City of Victorias is located at Gawahon, Barangay XI. Its
headwaters can be traced from the upper forest portion of Gawahon including the seven natural
waterfalls which flows down to Quinaroyan River and drains out to the coastal area of the City of Cadiz.
Other subwatershed can be traced in the lower portion of the forest and rolling agricultural lands mostly
composed of valleys and rolling hills forming tributaries of major rivers and creeks and drains out to the
coastal area of the city. The major watershed area of the city, being part of the NNNP, is also home to
various flora and fauna making up a wealth of the city’s biodiversity. Biodiversity values include
extractive value-consumptive use, such as use of water and harvest of forest products like honey; and
non extractive value – non consumptive use consisting of tourism and recreation activities like bird
watching, trekking, swimming and sight seeing.

Figure C2-6
Watershed Map of Victorias City

There are four (4) major rivers in the city namely: Malogo, Malihao, Magnanud and Quinaroyan
River. The largest is Malogo River, which provide adequate water supply and is a rich source of sand
and gravel for infrastructure projects. Other rivers also provide water supply for irrigation of agricultural
2.3. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

2.3.1. Road Network

2.3.1.1 Roads

The City has a total road network of 147.204 kilometers. Of these, 6.703 kilometers are national
roads, 78.851 kms. are city roads and 61.65 kms. are barangay/hacienda roads.

Forty eight percent (48%) or 70.655 kms. of the total road network is concreted, 1.86% or 2.735
kms. are asphalted, 48.49% or 72.30 kms are graveled and 1.65% or 2.442 kms. are earthfilled. Given
these data, there is a need for the city to fastrack the improvement and concreting of its roads so that
accessibility will be easier and travel time will be faster.

Table C2-5
Road Names and Classification (CY 2015)
Road Name & Length Road Surface
Classification (Km) Paved Unpaved
Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earthfill
Length % Length % Length % Length %
National Road 6.703 6.703 4.56
City Road 78.851 58.265 39.58 1.807 1.23 16.337 11.10 2.442 1.65
Barangay/Hacienda 61.650 5.687 3.86 0.928 0.63 55.035 37.38
Road
Total 147.204 70.655 48 2.735 1.86 72.30 48.49 2.442 1.65
Source: CEO 2015

2.3.1.2. Bridges

The City has 28 bridges making land travel easy and accessible. Of the 28 bridges, fifteen (15)
are of concrete type, one (1) is made of concrete and steel, eleven (11) are overflow type and one (1)
steel type. Six (6) of these bridges are located along the national highway connecting the City to
Bacolod on the southern part and Manapla on the northern part. The rest connects rural barangays
along the city’s road network.

2.3.1.3 Transportation

2.3.1.3.1. Land Transportation Vehicle & Terminal

Victorias City is accessible to a number of vehicles. Jeepneys, mini buses and buses like the
VTI (Vallacar Transit, Inc.) or otherwise known as Ceres Liner, cross the main thoroughfare, along the
National Highway or Osmena Avenue, bound south to Bacolod City passing through E.B. Magalona,
Silay City and Talisay City and bound north passing through Manapla, Cadiz City, Sagay City up to
San Carlos City. There are about 50 units of Ceres buses plying this route, which are augmented by
other jeepneys, mini buses and private vehicles.

Inland transportation is provided by tricycles and pedicabs. A total of 1,665 tricycle franchise
were issued by the Business Permits and Licenses division to tricycle operators of the city. About
1,599 tricycle units operate in the city proper and other rural areas of Victorias City while 66 tricycle
units ply the Manapla-Victorias and E-B Magalona - Victorias routes.

Victorias City Terminal is located at Bangga Daan, Barangay I. It is approximately 595 meters
 2.3.1.3.2. Sea Transportation Vehicle & Terminal

Victorias City has two sea transport vehicles bound for Victorias-Ajuy and vice-versa. Ferry
Boat ML Ricogar and M/V GMW carry passengers twice a day. Each boat has a passenger capacity of
60 to 80 persons per trip.

The Daan Banua Wharf serves as the terminal for ferry boats bound for Victorias –Ajuy. It is
located at Daan Banua, Barangay IX and is approximately 3-5 minutes travel time or 1,700 meters away
from the city’s public plaza.

2.3.1.4 Port

Victorias City has two (2) ports, the Daan Banua Wharf and Victorias City Feeder Port. The
Daan Banua Wharf caters passengers bound for Panay Island. The wharf is located at Daan Banua,
Barangay IX , operated and maintained by the Philippine Ports Authority.

The Victorias City Feeder Port is located at Barangay VI-A. The Feeder Port serves as the
docking area for small fishing vessels where fish catch are unloaded and sold to the city public market
and neighboring towns and cities.

Figure C2-7
Victorias City Road Map
2.3.2. Communication Facilities

The City of Victorias is conveniently reached by news, messages or other means of

communication locally and internationally. It has its own radio room that transmits and receives radio
messages to and from other local government units within the province.

Mobile phone signals and internet connection is relatively good within the city proper and urban
barangays. However, far flung areas have intermittent and poor signals.

The city has an official quarterly publication called the “Malihaw” where updates of government
projects, transparency reports and other local government news are included.

Below are the communication facilities present in the City of Victorias:

A. Telephone Companies
a. Victorias Telephone System Inc. F. Air Courier/Messengerial Services

B. Cell Sites a. LBC

b. Aboitiz Express
a. Globe - 4 units c. Western Union
b. Smart - 2 units d. 2 Go Air Courier
c. Sun Cellular - 3 units e. NS Ocana
d. VTSI - 1 unit f. JRS Express

C. Postal Services G. Cable TV System

a. Phil. Post Office – Victorias Proper a. Malihao Cable Station
b. VMC Post Office b. Cignal
c. Star Cable
D. Government Two – Way Radio System
H. Radio Station
a. Radyo Natin 103.7 FM
E. Internet Café
I. Print Media
a. FYE Internet and Gaming I and II
b. Skofies Internet a. VMC Bulletin (VICMICO Victorias)
c. Doromal Internet & Gaming Station b. Victorian/Pandan (VNHS)
d. Galactica Internet Café c. Malihaw News (LGU Victorias)
e. Tito gaming Station d. Ang Dalangpan Family (NODRC)
f. Viccel Computer Games e. Pagsilak (Brgy IX)
g. Bryan’s Cyber Café f. Scholar (NONSHS)
h. Bombsite Internet and gaming
station
 Figure C2-8
Communication Facilities Map
2.3.3. Water Facilities

Water supply is provided by three (3) service providers namely: the Victorias Water District, the
Victorias Milling Company and the Canetown Homeowners’ Association Water Management Board.
These three (3) water providers have a total of 19 pumping stations that generate 46,124,200 liters/day
of water. They are able to serve a total of 22 barangays in the city. The remaining four (4) barangays
located in the rural barangays get their water supply from springs / wells.

Figure C2-9
Water Facilities Map

2.3.5. Power Supply

The power supply in the city is provided by the North Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO),
which purchases power from the geothermal plant of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR).
Victorias area is draws power from 15 MVA substation located at South Bacayan, Barangay XIX-A
with a maximum demand of 9,158 kilowatts at 24 hours per day duration of service. The substation has
a 69KV subtransmission lines constructed in 1986 with a voltage of 15,000 kilovolts responsible in
supplying power to the whole city of Victorias. The number of barangays energized is 20 and number
of household served is 13,288.
2.4. SOCIAL SERVICES

2.4.1 Educational Facilities

The educational facilities present in the city are the following:

Public Pre- School - 19
Private Pre-School - 12
Public Elementary School - 19
Private Elementary School - 9
Public Secondary School - 3 main with 4 extension schools
Private Secondary School - 4
Technical Vocational School / Training Centers - 3
Tertiary College / University (public and private) - 2

Figure C2-10
Education Facilities Map
 2.4.2. Health Services and Facilities

The City of Victorias has one (1) government owned City Health Center located near the City
Hall. The operation of the City Health Center is aimed to provide better quality services to
Victoriahanons and is geared to be more responsive to the increasing need for health services of the
city’s constitutents, especially the poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors.

As of CY 2015, the city employs two (2) full time and six (6) part time health physicians,
seventeen (17) public health nurses, nineteen (19) midwives, two (2) dentists , one (1) dental aide, one
(1) sanitary inspector, five (5) nursing attendants and two (2) medical technologist.

Health services provided at the City Health Center include medical services such as
consultation and minor surgeries. Safe motherhood and reproductive health services such as pre / post
natal care, maternity and family planning services are also given. Moreover, childcare services like
newborn screening, immunization and deworming are provided. Other services include laboratory,
radiologic and ultra sound services, medico-legal services, physical rehabilitation program, nutrition and
eye care services, services for mental health and substance abuse, emergency health management
services, services for infectious diseases and non-communicablble diseases and other related health
services.

In addition, city health services are augmented with nineteen (19) barangay health stations
managed by the city government in close collaboration with its barangays. Most of the stations are
accessible to the residents as they are just located at the barangay proper where other facilities like the
barangay hall, day care center and the like are present. The city has a total of nineteen (19) city paid
midwives where one (1) midwife is assigned for each barangay health station. Every barangay with
health station is also provided with barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) who assist in the operation of the
station. Furthermore, the city has a total of four hundred thirty-four (434) barangay health workers that
augment the health service providers and look into the health needs of the people in the barangays.

There are two (2) emergency medical service (EMS) vehicles assigned at the Health Center
and another two (2) EMS vehicles under the supervision of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Office. These vehicles are manned by four (4) drivers.

As per record, the city has ten (10) private clinics owned by private practicing physicians. There
are also five (5) private dental clinics, two (2) optical clinics, four (4) diagnostic and clinical laboratories
and one (1) privately managed primary hospital.

Another health institution present in Victorias City is the Negros Occidental Drug Rehabilitation
Center (NODRC) managed by Negros Occidental Drug Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc., which is a Non-
Government Organization (NGO). The center offers rehabilitation and medical assistance to drug
dependents not only from Victorias City but also from other cities and municipalities within and outside
the province. To support its operation, the city government, as well as other LGUs provides financial
assistance to NODRC.

To ensure the delivery of better medical and health services, the city government regularly
provides funding allocation for purchase of medical, dental and other health supplies. Aside from these,
barangay health stations have also their own medical supplies to address the needs of the constituents.
In addition, there are twenty-four (24) privately owned pharmacies / drugstores in the city that are easily
accessible where Victoriahanons can acquire the needed supplies.
 Figure C2-11
Map of Health Facilities in Victoris City
2.4.3. Protective Services

Victorias City has the following protective personnel and facilities:

Philippine National Police
Location/Office : Corner Montinola-Yap Quina Sts., Barangay IV
Size of Force : 44 - PNP Personnel
28 – Traffic Enforcers
Facilities / Equipment : 3- back-to-back patrol jeep / 5 motorcycles
Ratio police personnel to population: 1 : 1,998 (based on 2015 population of 87,933)

Bureau of Jail Management

Location : Ardoza St., Barangay II
Size of Force : 16 BJMP personnel / Jail Guards
Detainees/Inmates : 219
Force-Detainee Ratio : 1:14
Facilities : 1- prisoner’s van

Bureau of Fire
Location/Office : Yap Quina St., Barangay IV
Size of Force : 12 - National paid personnel
9 - City paid personnel
Facilities : 3 - Fire Trucks
Force to Population : 1 : 4,187

Regional Mobile Force Batallion 6 (RMFB6)

Location: Along National Highway, Barangay XIX

Figure C2-12
Protective Services Facilities Map
 2.4.4. Housing

The City of Victorias has 17 subdivisions and 8 resettlement areas detailed as follows:
Subdivisions / Residential Areas

1. Canetown Subdivision 9. Salvacion Subdivision

(Phase I, II & III) 10. Estrella Village
2. Gloriville Subdivision 11. Lopez Subdivision
3. Toreno Heights Subdivision 12. St. Martin Subdivision-Phase I & II
Phase I 13. Ma. Cristina Subdivision
4. Yap Quina Subdivision 14. Terra Village Subdivision
5. Bandung Village Phase I & II 15. Fermont Village Subdivision
6. Valma Subdivision 16. Dream Village
7. Norma Subdivision 17. Kadalag-an Village
8. Ditching Subdivision
Resettlement Area
1. Pangarap Village 5. Toreno Heights
2. Villa Miranda Socialized Subdivision Phase II
Housing Project 6. Ajinomoto Socialized
3. Brgy. XXI Relocation Site Housing Project
4. Palanca Village Relocation Site 7. Daan Banua Resetllement Area
8. Bangga Daan Resettlement Area

2.4.5. Social Welfare

Victorias City has forty-five (45) Daycare Centers that cater to children ages 3-4 years old.
Some barangays have two (2) centers while others have three (3). All centers are managed by the
Office of the City Social Welfare and Development.

As of CY 2015, a total of two thousand six hundred two (2,602) children were enrolled at
daycare centers and availed the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD ) services which
include supplemental parental care by trained day care workers.

Other facilities include the Women Center, Senior Citizen’s Pavillion and the Bahay Pag-Asa
Youth Center.

2.4.6 Sports and Cultural

The City of Victorias has the following existing Sports and Cultural Facilities:
1. City Resort
> With 3 swimming pools (Olympic, Mini Olympic and Kiddie pools)
2. City Sports and Amusement Center
> fully air conditioned; 5,000 seating capacity; with Basketball court, billard hall
and bowling alley
3. VMC Golf Course (18-hole golf course)
4. Don Alejandro Acuna Yap Quina Arts and Cultural Center
5. Senior Citizens’ Pavillion
6. Covered courts in various barangays and schools
 Figure C2-13
Social Welfare Facilities Map
2.5. ECONOMIC STRUCTURE
Victorias is a 4th class component city of Negros Occidental and revenues are derived from
various economic activities such as but not limited to agriculture and fishery; micro, small and medium
enterprise; service enterprises; cooperatives; banking and finance; transportation and communication;
and industry.

The City is strategically situated, lying at the hub of commerce which accounts for a great
number of transients going in and out in three directions, to Bacolod in the south, San Carlos in the
north and Panay Island on the east. Economic activities of two neighboring towns, EB Magalona and
Manapla are concentrated in the city due to accessibility of both land and sea transportation. Products
from Panay find their way to the Daan Banwa Port where they are unloaded for distribution to other
towns and cities in Negros Occidental.

The Commercial Business District of the city runs along the stretch of the national highway, the
major portion of which is along Osmeña Avenue. Commercial activities like wholesale and retail are
largely concentrated in these areas. Victorias Commercial Center (VCC), owned and maintained by the
city government, serves as the central market of the city and the major hub of commerce, occupying an
area of 8,638 square meters. Range of dry goods, beauty parlors, pharmacies, repair shops, boutique,
service shop and wet market are located in the VCC. Various establishments such as banking and
finance, restaurants, bakeries, hardware distributors and other trades also surround the Victorias
Commercial Center.

The City of Victorias has three (3) other public markets that accommodate the needs of its
constituents. One of these is the Canetown Public Market, which is owned and operated by the
Canetown Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Victorias Milling Company (VMC). It caters the
residents of Barangay XIX-A residents and its neighbouring barangays in VMC area. Another is the
Satellite Market in Bangga Daan that operates daily. Influx of merchants from as far as San Carlos City,
come to Victorias during weekends to sell their products at the Bangga Daan Satellite Market. However,
during ordinary days, the satellite market operates only early in the morning. The last of these three
markets is Daan Banwa Public Market, which is currently non-operational because a major renovation is
ongoing.

Strips of commercial establishments are located along the national highway locally known as
Osmeña Avenue, which are within the jurisdiction of Barangays I, II, III, IV, V, VI, XIII, XIX and XXI.
Hardware stores, restaurants, a department store, gasoline stations, furniture shops, repair shops and
sari sari stores are present in these areas and contribute much not only to the revenue of the city but to
the employment of Victoriahanons as well. The entry of a big mall along Osmeña Avenue, has created
a big impact on the economic development of the city as it has created additional employment
opportunities for Victoriahanons.

There are seven (7) banks which serve not only the financial requirements of the residents but
also those out of town people coming from as far as Toboso in the north. There are also lending
institutions that provide financial capital for micro entrepreneurs and pensioners.

The presence of Victorias Milling Company has contributed to the revenue of the city. Victorias
Milling Company is nestled in a 70,000-hectare milling district covering Cadiz City, Manapla and
Victorias, with base office and mill at Victorias City. It has three modern sugar mills and a refinery plant
that produces the best refine sugar in the entire country. Victorias Milling company is not only known for
its sugar but also for its diversified industries such as Engine Rebuilding Plant, Machine Shop, Fiber
Glass Plant, Fabrication Shop, Concrete Products Plant, Food Processing Plant and Piggery Project.
 The Victorias Ice Plant located at Barangay XXI has a daily production of 168 blocks of ice
equivalent to 2 tons. The plant also maintains 3 big chillers for meat, fruits and vegetables preservation.

Other Industries in the City include Fedrico’s Island Wine, 2 poultry farms and 1 swine farm ,
four (4 ) concrete product factory and 3 machine shops.

Tourism also boost the economic activities of the city. There are various tourist destinations
/attractions in the city. These include the Gawahon Ecological Park, Victoris City Sports and
Amusement Center, Victorias Milling Company (sugar Central), St. Joseph the Worker Church with the
Angry Christ Mural, Carabao Sundial, VMC Golf and Country Club, Steam Locomotive Engine, Victorias
Pulbic Plaza and other tourist destinations.

Victorias City is home to three (3) annual festivals namely:

1. Kadalag-an Festival - This is celerated every 21st day of March and commemorates
the charter anniversary of the City of Victorias

2. Malihaw Festival or Feast of Nuestra Senora de la Victorias - This is celebrated every 26th
of April which highights the founding of the then pueblo /
Municipality of Victorias

3. Kalamayan Festival - A festival celebrated every December to highlight the sugar

industry of the city and give honor to its sugar workers.

Business Establishments in the City

Some Major Business Establishments

1. Acme Enterprises 23. Manang Trading
2. Amar Emporium 24. Marjhun’s Bakeshop & Resto
3. AP Shopper’s Mart 25. McJade Supermart
4. Arbee’s Bakeshop 26. Merzci Refreshment
5. Caltex Gasoline Station 27. Mercury Drug Store
6. Centro San Pablo 28. M Lhuillier Pawnshop
7. City Mall 29. Negros Grace Pharmacy
- Jollibee 30. Nona’s Emporium
- Watson’s 31. Palawan Pawnshop
- Mang Inasal 32. PSM Gasoline Station
- Chowking 33. RD Pawnshop & Jewelry
- Ace Hardware 34. Rusi Motorcycle
- Savemore 35. Racal Motorcycle
- Fun Nation 36. Tramcar
-Centro Department Store 37. SMVC
8. CYO Hardware 38. The Generic’s Pharmacy
9. Kristine’s Restobar 39. Tuy’s Pizza
10. Du Ek Sam, Inc 40. VIC Arcade
11. Eversure Motorcycle - LBC Messengerial Services
12. Four M’s Bakery 41. Victorias Commercial Centet
13. Foodman Bakery - Trecho’s Store
14. Giah Enterprises - Cornel Store
15. Gochangco Enterprises - Dunkin Donut
16. Hoot Café - St. Roch Drugstore
17. Harvest Wheat Bake Food, Inc. 42. Western Union
 Banking Institutions
1. Philippine National Bank (PNB)
2. Banco De Oro
3. BC Bank
4. Producers’ Savings Bank
5. Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP)
6. Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
7. Security Bank

Major Industries
1. Processing
a. Victorias Milling Company Inc. c. Victorias Ice Plant
b. Victorias Food Processing d. Federico’s Island Wine
2. Livestocks and Poultry
a. VMC Piggery Farm c. Sta. Ana Poultry Farm
b. Jabatan Poultry Farm
3. Engineering Shops
a. VMC Machine Shop e. VMC Concrete Products Factory
b. VMC Fabrication Shop f. Justiniani Machine Shop
c. VMC Foundry Shop g. Pitch Machine Shop
d. VMC Fiberglass Factory h. Nunez Machine Shop

Sports and Cultural Centers

a. Victorias City Sports and Amusement Center
> City Coliseum with Bowling Lanes
> City Resort (with Mini Olympic Size and Kiddie Swimming Pools)
b. Don Alejandro Acuna Yap Quina Cultural Center
c. VNHS Oval
d. DBTI Football Fields
e. Myg Gym
f. Victorias Golf and Country Club

Hotel/Lodge/Pension House
a. Ma. Bianca’s Traveler’s Inn
b. Vallente’s Pension House
c. North Inn
d. Magdalene Pension House
e. Senido Apartelle

Tourist Attractions / Destinations

a. Gawahon Ecological Park
b. Victorias City Sports & Amusement Center
c. Victorias Milling Company (Sugar Central)
d. St. Joseph the Worker Church with the Angry Christ Mural
e. Carabao Sundial
f. VMC Golf and Country Club
g. Steam Locomotive Engine (VMC compound)
h. Victorias City Public Plaza
i. Peñalosa Farm (Urban Eco-tourism)
j. Nisol Nature Farm (Gawahon)
k. ATI Learning Center / Sumugat Farm
2.6. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Solid waste management in the city is handled by the Victorias City Environment and Natural
Resources Office (VCENRO). At present, there are fifteen (15) personnel involved in the collection and
disposal of garbage. Collection of waste is on a per week basis. For small and less populated streets/
areas within the urban center, collection is once every week while twice a day for public areas like
around the city proper, market/ commercial places and major roads.

Total volume of solid waste, including toxic materials, hazardous wastes or hospital waste
generated by the city is 16 tons / day but may vary depending on weather condition.

As per record, 19 barangays and almost all school in the city have Material Recovery Facilities
(MRF) and are practicing waste segregation.

The city has three (3) functional, open-type dump trucks with 3-tons maximum capacity, that
regularly collect garbage in assigned routes. Another dump truck of the same type is hired by VMC and
provides garbage collection service to about 5 VMC barangays within the Victorias Milling Company lot
properties. In addition, a city-donated 3-tonner, open-type dump truck, independently managed by
Barangay XIX-A, exclusively provides garbage collection services to its constituents.

The city has a 3-hectare semi-controlled final disposal area. The finalization and subsequent
implementation of the Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP) is underway, with the target full
implementation in 2017, after which options for a sanitary land fill (SLF) or a waste to energy technology
may be instituted to replace the outdated disposal facility.

The urban areas of the city comprise of 9 barangays in the “poblacion” and 9 barangays within
the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) area. Subdivisions, as well as commercial, institutional, agro-
industrial and industrial establishments dominantly make up this area. Solid waste management (SWM),
drainage systems, pollution and sanitation are among the environmental concerns in the urban areas.

With the passing of Republic Act (R.A) 9003, known as the Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000, the City of Victorias initiated its own solid waste management program.
Executive Orders were issued for the constitution of the city Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB)
and the City Solid Waste Management Office (CSWMO). The city also passed its own Solid Waste
Management Ordinance and the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) in support of R.A. 9003
localizing the law to meet the needs and requirements of the city.

Environmental education advocacy programs are continuously provided in every barangays. In

2015, Barangays were again given solid waste management orientation and were assisted in
formulating the SWM Action Plan. The VCENRO also provides orientation and environmental
education to various sector and waste generators such as entrepreneurs and business owners from
January to March or during the renewal of business permits. Couples applying for marriage license are
also required to undergo Solid Waste Management orientation and environmental education sessions.
Information campaign materials on R.A 9003 especially on waste segregation and garbage collection
schedules like fliers, tarps ,CDs and notices are given to barangays and schools to assist them in their
information and education campaign (IEC) on solid waste management, especially on waste
segregation and composting.
2.7. EXISTING LAND USE AND LAND USE TRENDS
One of the unique features of Victorias City’s development is the presence of two (2) urban
centers; the poblacion area and the VMC area. In the previous planning period when Victorias was still a
municipality, the urban center at the VMC area was once called “the city within a town”. At present, both
areas are progressive and development pattern runs along the national highway that is within the
poblacion area.
The sprouting of various business establishments and residential subdivisions as well as the
emergence of two big educational institutions coupled with the rising number of tourist arrivals in the last
ten years are indicators that Victorias is one of the fast growing cities of the province. This fast-paced
development however may not be supported by the existing / approved land use plan of the city since a
vast majority of the land comprising of 64.7% is still classified as agricultural. Below are the existing land
use categories of the city:
2.7.1 Approved Land Use Plan
2.7.1.1 General Land Use are classified as follows:

2.7.1.1.1 Agriculture Area accounts to 8,664.576 hectares) or 64.70% of the total land area of
the city. The areas include sugarlands, ricelands, cocolands and areas planted to fruits and
diversified crops. Sugarcane lands occupies much of the agricultural lands of the city.

2.7.1.1.2 Swamps and Marshes cover about 357.3019 hectares. This is approximately 2.66%
of the total land area. The areas comprise of mangroves, aquaculture/fishponds and swamps
and marshes.

2.7.1.1.3. Victorias City has 2,805 hectares of forest land or 20.94% of the total land area.
This is situated at Gawahon, Barangay XI. The forest land is within the Northern Negros
Natural Park.

2.7.1.1.4 Residential areas occupy 1,081.5321 hectares or about 8.07 % of the total land area
of the city. Areas included are subdivisions and socialized housing projects of the city.

2.7.1.1.5 Commercial areas occupy around 119.96 hectares or 0.90% of the total land area of
the city. These areas are concentrated along Osmeña Avenue and the commercial business
district of the city.

2.7.1.1.6 Institutional areas occupy 43.25 hectares or about 0.32% of the total land area.
These include schools, churches, government buildings, and other institutional areas.

2.7.1.1.7 Industrial areas occupy 78.48 hectares or 0.59% of the total land area of the city.
Victorias Milling Company, Inc. (VMC) occupies all of the area.

2.7.1.1.8 Agro-Industrial areas occupy 16.95 hectares or about 0.13%. This includes the
VIMACA Organic Fertilizer Area, Sugarland Industrial Corporation, VMC Cut Flower Area, VMC
Organic Fertilizer Area and VMC Piggery.

2.7.1.1.9 Infra-utilities occupy around 20.55 hectares or 0.15% of the total area. Included in
this land use type are wharfs, water reservoir, bridges, bus terminals and all road networks in
the city.

2.7.1.1.10 Parks and Open Space occupies 116.57 hectares or about 0.87% of the total land
area. This include the Golf and Country Club, the City Public Plaza and other recreational
areas.

2.7.1.1.11 Cemeteries/Memorial Parks occupy 19.62 hectares or about 0.15% of the total land
area of the city.
2.7.1.2 Urban Land Use is classified as follows:

The Urban area is referred to herein as the area delineated in the urban land use map
and has a total area of about 3,935.19 hectares. This is about 29.38% of the total
area of the city. Included in the urban land use are the following classifications:

2.7.1.2.1 Residential land occupies 1,081.5321 hectares or 27.48 % of the total urban
area. Areas included are subdivisions and other socialized housing projects of
the city.

2.7.1.2.2 Land allocated for commercial use has 119.96 hectares or about 3.04% of the
total urban area. Much of the urban commercial areas are concentrated along
Osmeña Avenue and around the town’s commercial district where the Victorias
Commercial Center is located. Banking institutions are located in this area
along with the department and grocery stores and other business
establishments.

2.7.1.2.3 Land for Institutional use cover 43.25 hectares or 1.10% of the total urban
area. Educational facilities, government offices and other religious buildings
occupy most of these areas.

2.7.1.2.4 Industrial areas cover 78.48 hectares or 2.0% of the total urban area.. These
areas are concentrated within the VMC compound. These include areas
occupied by the sugar milling and refinery plant, hollow blocks making factory,
engineering shops, stockyard and Victorias Food Corporation.

2.7.1.2.5 Agricultural areas account for 2,043.586 hectares or 51.93 % of the total
urban area and are mostly planted with sugar cane.

2.7.1.2.6 Agro-Industrial areas accounts for 16.95 hectares or 0.43% of the total urban
area . These include the areas occupied by VIMACA Organic Fertilizer Plant,
Sugarland Industrial Corporation, VMC Organic Fertilizer and VMC Piggery .

2.7.1.2.7 Swamps and Marshes cover about 357.3019 hectares. This is approximately
9.08% of the total urban land area. The areas comprise of mangroves,
aquaculture/fishponds, swamps and marshes.

2.7.1.2.8. Parks and Open Space/recreational areas occupies 116.57 hectares or

about 2.96% of the total urban area. This include the Golf and Country Club,
the city public plaza and other recreational areas.

2.7.1.2.9. Cemeteries / Memorial Parks occupies 19.62 hectares or about 0.50% of the
total urban area of the city.

2.7.1.2.10. The infra-utilities such as roads, water reservoir and bus terminal cover
20.55 hectares or 0.52% of the total urban area.

2.7.1.2.11 Ecological Solid Waste Management Park / Sanitary Landfill accounts for 3.0
hectares or 0.08% located at Hda. San Ramon, Barangay XIV.

2.7.1.2.12 Rivers and Creeks accounts for 34.39 hectares or 0.87% of the total urban
 Figure C2-14
Approved General Land Use Map
 Table C2-6
Approved General Land Use

CATEGORIES AREA (HAS.) % TO TOTAL

1. Residential 1,081.5321 8.08

2. Commercial 119.96 0.90
3. Institutional 43.25 0.32
4. Industrial 78.48 0.59
5. Agro-Industrial 16.95 0.13
6. Parks and Open Space /Recreation 116.57 0.87
7. Memorial Parks/Cemetery 19.62 0.15
8. Infra-Utilities (Ports, Roads & Bridges) 20.55 0.15
9. Ecological Solid Waste Management Park/Sanitary Landfill 3.00 0.02
10. Agriculture 8,664.576 64.70
11. Forest 2,805.00 20.94
12. Swamps & Marshes 357.3019 2.66
13. Rivers and Creeks 65.21 0.49

TOTAL 13,392 100

Source : CPDO

Table C2-7
Approved Urban Land Use

CATEGORIES AREA (HAS.) % TO TOTAL

1. Residential 1,081.5321 27.48

2. Commercial 119.96 3.04
3. Institutional 43.25 1.10
4. Industrial 78.48 2.00
5. Agro-Industrial 16.95 0.43
6. Parks & Open Space / Recreation 116.57 2.96
7. Cemetery/Memorial Parks 19.62 0.50
8. Infra-Utilities (Port, Roads & Bridges) 20.55 0.52
9. Ecological Solid Waste Management Park / 3.00 0.08
Sanitary Landfill
10. Agriculture 2,043.586 51.93
11. Swamps & Marshes 357.3019 9.08
12. Rivers & Creeks 34.39 0.87
 Figure C2-14
Approved General Land Use Map
 CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

3.1. DEVELOPMENT TRENDS

Victorias City strategically lies at the hub of commerce in northern Negros Occidental which
accounts for a great number of transients going in and out in three directions – Bacolod City in the
south, San Carlos City in the north and Panay Island in the east. The City is accessible to air, sea and
land transport system. It is only twenty (20) minutes away from the new airport of international standard
in Silay City. It has two ports which connect it to the neighboring island of Panay, while its highways are
fully concreted with land transportation that is readily available. It is considered one of the busiest
trading centers in Negros Occidental with products from various parts of the province and the country,
finding their way to Negros through the port at Daan Banua in Barangay IX. Because of its strategic
location and accessibility, economic activities of neighboring towns are concentrated in the City of
Victorias. This dominance in trade and commerce is further enhanced by the presence of the Victorias
Milling Company (VMC), a leader in the Philippine sugar industry.

The settlement pattern of Victorias City is concentrated in its urban centers – the poblacion
area, which accounts for nine (9) barangays, and the VMC area which is also composed of another nine
(9) barangays. About 54% of the population lives in the urban centers where high economic activities
are very pronounced.

The development tendency of Victorias City runs on a strip pattern along the national highway
towards E.B. Magalona going to Bacolod City in the south and Manapla going to Cadiz City in the north.
From the center of the poblacion (City public plaza) going south to Bacolod City, commercial
establishments and subdivisions had mushroomed. Among these are gas refilling stations, a residential
subdivision, a shopping mall with department stores, food centers and cinema; and the Victorias City
Sports and Amusement Complex consisting of a coliseum, bowling lanes and a resort with swimming
pools. Additonally, few meters away from the national highway fronting the City Resort and Coliseum, is
the 25-hectare property of the City Government intended to host the new Government Center of
Victorias City. With rapid-paced growth along this strip of the national highway, it is expected that
development in the next five years in this area would be faster. On the northern part of the national
highway going to Cadiz City, residential subdivisions and commercial establishments are also
developing at a fast pace.

The Victorias Milling Company (VMC), being an industrial zone, plays a vital role in the
development pattern of the city. Its sugar milling and refinery operations, together with its other
diversified industries such as the fiberglass making, engineering and construction works, processed
foods and canning ventures had provided employment and influenced the development pace of the city.
A number of tourist attractions within the VMC compound such as the “Angry Christ” mural at the St.
Joseph Church, the old locomotive engine known as the “iron dinosaur” and the VMC Golf and Country
Club, lure both local and foreign tourists to visit the city.

Moreover, the implementation of various projects and initiatives that spurred economic activities
paved the way for the development of secondary growth areas in various parts of the city. One of these
areas is along the city road (Roxas-Gawahon Road) going to the Gawahon Ecological Park, the
emerging premier tourist destination of the city and the only government operated eco-park within the
Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP). In a resource basic inventory (RBI) conducted by the Philippine
Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (PBCFI), Gawahon is found to be one of the areas within
NNNP that hosts a number of threatened and endangered species of birds, bats and other flora and
fauna, which makes it a priority for biodiversity conservation and a haven for bird watchers. It is hence
 Along this secondary growth area (Roxas-Gawahon road) are residential and institutional
areas such as the socialized housing projects of the city and the Gawad Kalinga Housing Project; the
Negros Occidental National Science High School and Estado National High School, among others. The
development of the Gawahon Eco-Park paved the way for the improvement of farm-to-market road
which connects Barangay XI, X and XIV to the poblacion area, making travel easier and faster. The
well-paved roads, coupled with rural energization project that reached the above-mentioned barangays,
resulted to increased economic activities in the areas. The establishment and opening of the Central
Philippines State University (CPSU) -Victorias City Campus in this area, along with the full operation of
the City Eco-Center, the Bahay Pag-asa and the City Agricultural Complex, significantly contributed to
its fast development since an additional of no less than one thousand students and teachers commute
daily to CPSU. Moreover, the aggressive implementation of the city’s banner program on Agri-Eco
Tourism had encouraged the growth of organic villages and agri-destination farms along this area.

The stretch along the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BaNOcEH) which
connects Silay-Bacolod Airport to the northern part of Negros Occidental passing through Victorias City
is another identified secondary growth area. BaNOcHE cuts across agricultural, residential,
commercial and industrial zones in Barangay XX, VIII, XII, XIV and XXI. This new economic highway will
cut travel time from Victorias City to the airport and will make Gawahon Eco-Park more accessible and
attractive to tourists. The completion and opening of BaNOcEH will create a new development area in
the upper central region of the city considering that it will slice thru existing and proposed commercial
and residential zones and may serve as another gateway to the Victorias Milling Company. It is
expected that this stretch will be the newest and one of the fastest growing development areas of the
city within the next 10 years.

The strip along Bangga Da-an going to the Da-an Banwa Port in Barangay IX is another
secondary growth area. Along this strip are the Victorias City Bus and Jeepney Terminal, the
Peñalosa Farms, the City Mall and the Da-an Banwa Port. People and products from the neighboring
island of Panay are brought to Victorias City and other parts of the province through the Da-an Banwa
Port while sugar and other Victorias and Negros products are brought to Iloilo and other provinces of
Panay Island. The operation and recognition of the Peñalosa Farms as one of the country’s agri-tourism
destinations contributed to the economic activity in this area. The opening of City Mall with its various
stores and cinema significantly contributed to the vibrant economic activities in this part of the city.

Another potential secondary growth area is the strip along the city road going to the
Victorias City Feeder Fish Port in Villa Miranda, Barangay VI-A. Along this secondary growth area is
the development of the Mangrove Forest and the Coastal and Fisheries Resource Management
Projects of the city, which is expected to become another future tourist destination. The operation of the
feeder port accounts for added economic activities in this portion of the city. Port operation is expected
to provide a venue for economic ties and closer economic relations between the city and the
neighboring island of Panay, particularly the municipalities of Ajuy and Banate in Iloilo Province.

Given the overall development of the city, the proximity of the airport coupled with the opening
of a new circumferential road known as the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BaNOcEH),
the availability of transportation facilities, the operation of an ecological park complemented by a golf
and country club, the current priority on eco-tourism and organic agriculture and natural farming, the
presence of various educational institutions, commercial establishments, excellent health services and
housing subdivisions, Victorias City would likely develop rapidly into a residential, commercial, tourism
and trading center in north-central Negros. Complementary industries are also expected to develop in
the city. With this in view, additional areas for residential, commercial, industrial and tourism purposes
have to be identified and re-classified. Likewise, areas for support facilities such as institutional,
recreational, infra and utilities shall also be identified and re-classified.
 Figure C3-1
Existing Urban Land Use Map
3.2. COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE AND COMPETITIVE EDGE
Given its physical characteristics, strategic location and development trends, Victorias City
possesses the following comparative advantages / competitive edge:

Strategic Location with Various Entry / Exit Points

At present, Victorias City is approximately 20 - 25 minutes from Silay-Bacolod airport,
which in itself, is already an advantage. However, when phase 2 of the airport circumferential
road (a.k.a. Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway or BaNOcEH) will be completed,
the city will be about 15-20 minutes from the airport. BaNOcEH will serve as another gateway
along the upper middle region of the city, complementing the existing national higway / coastal
road. This advantage is coupled by the existence of two seaports, the Da-an Banua Port which
is a passenger and cargo port operated by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the
Victorias City Feeder Port, a feeder fish port initiated by the Department of Transportation and
Communication (DOTC) and turned over to the city for its operation. The current national
highway which links the city to the provincial capital (Bacolod City) in the south and Cadiz to
San Carlos City in the north, is concretely paved and in good condition. The presence of these
various entry and exit points make Victorias an ideal site for business and residence.

Vibrant Local Economy

Local economic activities had rapidly increased in the last five years resulting to the
construction of new residential subdivisions, shopping mall, commercial buildings and increased
demand for commercial spaces. Moreover, the presence of an established industry, the
Victorias Milling Company (VMC) which is one of Asia’s largest sugar refinery, spells numerous
business opportunities and vibrant economic activities. This is coupled by the emerging agri-eco
tourism industry in the city, which lure more tourists, resulting to additional economic
opportunities.

Rich Natural Resources

The City’s forest is nestled within the Northern Negros Natural Park, a protected area,
hence, deforestation and illegal forest activities are kept to the minimum. Moreover, its sea
forest (mangrove areas) are relatively in good condition. This provides the city with good air and
water quality, maintaining a healthy environment amidst urbanization. These natural resources
composed of diverse flora and fauna like threathened and endangered bird species, provide
primary attraction to the city by way of ecological tourism. The non-consumptive and non-
extractive use of these resources (e.g. ecological tourism) provide income to the city and create
various livelihood and economic opportunities which can be further explored.

Highly Skilled and Competent Human Resources

The city’s human resources are highy competent for various work categories such as
skilled, semi-skilled or professional services. The operation of Victorias Milling Company and its
demand for skilled and professional workers contributes to the drive of Victoriahanons to
acquire various technical skills and continuously improve / upgrade their knowledge and skills.
Moreover, the presence of higher educational institutions (college and university), specialized
schools and training centers complemented by the strong and continued implementation a the
 Major Infrastructure Facilities and Utilities In Place
Vital infrastructure facilities and utilities such as roads, steady power and water supply,
communication amenities, institutional facilities and other infrastructure services which are
requisites for business investments, are in place. Major roads in the city are concreted and of
good condition while a greater portion of the farm-to-market roads are well-maintained.
Transportation network is relatively good and streetlights in major city and barangay roads are
in place, making business more conducive.

Abundant Water Supply and Rich Agricultural Land

Given its flat and gently rolling terrain and crisscrossed by seven (7) rivers and
streams which provide abundant source of water for agriculture, commercial, industrial and
household use, Victorias City is ideal for various agricultural and industrial activities. Its rich
agricultural land can grow almost any crop.

3.3. DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES, PRIORITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Along with its development, the city faces various challenges, significant of which are the following:

Lower Food Sufficiency Level

The City of Victorias is basically a sugar producing area, with sugarcane occupying
approximately 66.31% of the total agricultural land. While the city is one of the leaders in sugar
production, land area devoted to non-sugar crops is minimal and productivity of other
agricultural crops necessary for its food sufficiency such as rice, corn and vegetables, is far
from ideal and yet to achieve higher competitiveness. Given this scenario, it is no wonder why
the rice sufficiency of the city is only 18% as of 2015 and a large percentage of its vegetables
came from other towns and cities.

Increasing Need for Housing/ Expansion of Settlement Areas

The urbanization of the city had caused population movement from rural to urban
areas. This movement, coupled with projected population growth, puts a lot of pressure for
urban areas to expand geographically, resulting to an increase in the number of informal
settlers living in urban peripheries, which most of the times, are considered danger zones.

Moreover, the retrenchment of a number of employees at the Victorias Milling Company

provided a great challenge to the City. Since retired and /or retrenched employees are no
longer entitled to free use of houses within the VMC compound and most of them have no
houses of their own, they added up to the housing backlog of the city.

The above scenario necessitates the need for more housing projects and expansion of
settlement areas.

Increasing Demand for Urban Services

Urbanization of the city directly affects the urban centers as more people are moving
into existing urban areas. Further growth in the urban centers will increase the pressure on
available services, facilities, utilities and the physical environment. Given such situation, there is
Need to Increase Productivity and Provide Adequate Support to Agriculture Focusing on
Non-sugar Crops

The city’s dependence on sugarcane as its main crop and sugar as its primary industry
give rise to the need for increasing its agricultural productivity in basic non-sugar crops such as
rice, corn and vegetables. This would entail the provision of adequate agricultural support
services and facilities such as irrigation, pre and post harvest equipment /facilities, appropriate
technology support, marketing assistance, basic infrastructure support such as farm-to-market
roads and the like.

Need To Create a New Economic Driver Other Than Sugar Industry

Another development challenge and a current issue that the city must address is to
lessen its dependence on the sugar industry and hence, the need to create a local economic
driver that would generate additional economic activites in the city. Along this line, the city
started its Agri-Eco Tourism Program aimed to make Victorias as the preferred agri-eco tourism
destination not only in the country, but in Asia. Although various efforts had been started and
showed positive results, much are left to be done if Victorias is to create a niche for itself as a
preferred Agri-Eco tourism destination.

Establishment and Improvement of Farm Tourism Destinations and Tourism Facilities

The Agri-Eco Tourism Program implemented by the City Government had started
establishing farm tourism destinations but these areas need to be improved and more sites
should be established. Tourism support facilities such as comfort rooms, hotels /
accommodation facilities and restaurants are in dire need of improvement.

Need to Increase Local Revenues and Enhance Local Government Competence

Although there is an increasing trend in local revenue collection of the city, these are
still not enough to fund its various development projects demanded by the constituents. In
relation thereto, the competence and dedication of local government officials and employees
are indispensable ingredients for dynamic and good governance needed by the people. Thus, it
is imperative for the city government to enhance the capability of its personnel as well as
increase its local revenue to fully deliver responsive and quality public service to
Victoriahanons.

Managing disasters and climate change impacts

While development and progress is evident in the city, the reality of facing disaster and
the negative impacts of climate change are issues that need special attention. Along this line,
there is a pressing need for the city to enhance its disaster preparedness efforts as well as
improve and institutionalize its Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. Parallel thereto, it
has to establish strong linkages with various agencies and put more efforts in developing and
implementing programs and projects that would mitigate the negative impacts of climate
change. Among others, appropriate technologies and alternative livelihood programs should be
put in place.

Maintaining Ecological Balance Amidst Urbanization

Urbanization has its own trade offs, foremost among which, is the possible deterioration
of ecological balance due to pollution, decrease of plant population, increasing garbage, higher
water demand for residential, commercial and industrial uses. In addition, the need to establish
3.4. FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF THE CITY

Victorias City is the preferred agri-eco tourism destination and organic center of
Negros Island.

Given the comparative advantages of Victorias City, coupled by the development

challenges, issues and concerns it has to face and considering the situation in the district and
the province, the city’s functional role is set as the preferred agri-eco tourism destination and
organic center of Negros Island and thereby making it an alternative growth center of the
province.

The city’s strategic location with various entry and exit points, together with its rich
natural resources, emerging organic farm destinations and ecological tourism sites, are its
unique advantages in realizing its functional role. At present, international birders are already
visiting its bird watch area in Gawahon Eco-Park and international functions had been held in
the area. The city’s current relation and international partnerships in programs related to agri-
eco tourism are important jumpstarts to becoming the preferred agri-eco tourism and organic
center. These local and international partners include the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation
Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI); Lequio Wings, a non-government organization (NGO) based in
Japan; Nanjo City Government of Okinawa, Japan; the Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA) and other partners.

Moreover, the city had also gained grounds and is acknowledged as one of the leaders
in the area of organic agriculture and environmental management. One of its agri-destination
farms, the Peñalosa Farm, is acknowledged as a leading agri-tourism destination in the
country. The city is also one of the few LGUs that has an approved Organic Agriculture
Ordinance and implements and aggressive organic agriculture program. It has consistently
received provincial and regional awards as the best organic implementing LGU. In addition, it
has also been awarded with the Seal of Good Environmental Management for three (3)
consecutive years with the progressing categories of bronze, silver and gold in the years 2015,
2016 and 2017, respectively.

All these endeavors are backed up with local policies, aggressive program
implementation, appropriate infrastructure support and dynamic leadership. As such, it is no
wonder why a number of business enterprises had recently mushroomed in the city, which
among others include the establishment of a shopping mall, a tourist inn and several
businesses.
 CHAPTER 4: THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

4.1. VISION, MISSION, GOAL AND OBJECTIVES (VMGO)

4.1.1. Vision

We envision an empowered and God-centered Victoriahanon living in a

diversified and progressive green city that is a seat of educational excellence and
upholding sustainable development under a dynamic governance

Elements of the Vision:

ü Empowered Victoriahanon
Ø Refers to social, political, economic, cultural and spiritual empowerment of
Victoriahanon as indicated by:
• Social empowerment - healthy, educated, dignified living condition and
possess social skills
• Political Empowerment – has the capacity to decide on issues without being
intimidated
• Economic Empowerment - has the capacity to earn and support family
needs above poverty threshold
• Cultural and Spiritual Empowerment - imbued with spirituality and
Victoriahanon culture
ü Diversified and Progressive green city
Ø highly developed and environment friendly city that is ecologically balanced and
uses green technologies
Ø has developed various industries other than sugar
ü Seat of Educational Excellence
Ø Educational institutions provide quality education manifested by high quality
graduates that can compete with any graduate anywhere on the same level
ü Sustainable Development
Ø promotes the kind of development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability od the future generations to meet their own needs
Ø Development that draws out the full human potentials across all ages and
generations
ü Dynamic Governance
Ø Governance that is responsive to the peoples’ needs, is pro-active and delivers
quality services
Ø Governance that is vibrant and progressive, energetic and self motivated

4.1.2. Mission

The City of Victorias commits to provide quality public service to all Victoriahanons
regardless of ideology, religion, creed, sex and political affiliation

4.1.3. Goal

To pursue balanced growth and development by establishing Victorias City as a

4.1.4. Objectives

Obj. 1: To enhance productivity keeping the principles of sustainable development

The City of Victorias hopes to achieve enhanced productivity in order to

reduce poverty while at the same time, keeping its ecological integrity. Focus
will be given to investment / employment generation and tourism promotion,
improvement of agricultural productivity, enhancement of micro, small and
medium enterprises and provision of necessary support services and
infrastructure. Consistent with the principles of sustainable development, use of
renewable energy will be preferred over conventional enery soures whenever
feasible. Enhancement of agricultural productivitiy shall focus on poultry,
livestock, fishery and non-sugar crops with bias on organic agriculture and
natural farming.

Obj. 2: To improve livability and increase competitiveness

Given the challenges of increasing need for housing and demands for
urban services amidst its goal to be the preferred investment and agri-eco
tourism destination, the city need to improve its livability and competitiveness.
This calls for the establishment of housing projects / resettlement areas that
are climate change adaptive and disaster resilient. Moreover, it will entail
making Victorias as one of the business competitive cities of the province.
Efforts under this objective will be geared to establish an investor friendly
climate and an atmosphere of “living the good life while doing progressive
business in Victorias”.

Obj. 3: To enhance the agri-eco tourism industry in the city

The Victorias City Agri-Eco Tourism Program had been started in 2014 and
various milestones were accomplished but a lot has yet to be done. This
objective therefore will focus on ensuring that the necessary ingredients are in
place and that Victorias City will be the preferred agri-eco tourism destination
of Negros Island.

Obj. 4: To improve environmental condition through ecological preservation,

conservation and enhancement

Despite fast-paced development and modern technologies, the City

Government will strive to maintain good ecological balance as it believes that
environmental security is the highest form of human security. Thus, its
strategies and programs especially in economic development will always be
anchored on the principles of sustainable development.

Obj. 5: To reduce vulnerability of the city to disasters and effects of climate change

This specific objective calls for the strengthening of the city’s capability in
disaster risk reduction management. It shall give focus to increasing the
 Obj. 6: To enhance bankability of the city through strengthened governance and
administration capability
Bankability, which among others, includes competent fiscal management,
good governance and enhanced administration capability, are necessary
ingredients in attaining the city vision. Good governance and dynamic
administration stems from responsive policies, efficient systems and competent
human resources. Thus, the review of policies, systems upgrading and
capability enhancement of the city’s human resources shall be given focus
under this objective.

Obj. 7: To deliver quality public services to Victoriahanons

The objective gives emphasis to the city’s mission that defines the essence
of governance. Particularly, the poor and disadvantaged sector will have
adequate and timely access to basic services. The City Government will also
endeavor to provide or facilitate the provision of infrastructure and support
facilities in areas where they are most needed.

4.2. DEVELOPMENT THRUSTS AND STRATEGIES

To effectively carry out its functional role, the city’s primary development thrust for the
planning period is agri-eco tourism (AET). This would entail the aggressive implementation of
programs and projects which are in line with the components of the AET program on organic
agriculture and ecological tourism, which are necessarily environment friendly. As such,
environmental programs such as those that conserve and protect the environment would also
be given priority. Infrastructure support such as the farm-to-market roads, ports and other
utilities will be pursued with consideration on their effects to the environment. Along this line, the
following development strategies will be pursued:

1. Institutionalize investment promotions and establish an investor and tourist friendly city in
partnership with the business community and private sector
2. Balance competitive economic growth with necessary land use requirements, infrastructure
facilties, efficient environmental management and vital support services.
3. Develop new growth areas such as tourism and commercial growth centers in strategic
locations and link them with existing and emerging growth hubs
4. Intensify the delivery of quality basic services reflective of a balanced and rational utilization
of resources that address the needs of majority of the constituents.
5. Enhance ecological balance through rational land use allocation and utilization,
conservation, protection and enhancement of natural resources including use of renewable
energy to attain maximum socio-economic benefits for Victoriahanons
6. Build local government competence for responsive, accountable and dynamic governance
7. Optimize use of research in partnership with the academe and key institutions to develop
and test new programs such as the creation of new systems, technology development,
identification of new tourist destination, creation of innovative tourism loop and other unique
undertakings
8. Pursue sustained and progressive enhancement of human resources capabilities.
4.3. CONCEPT AND STRUCTURE PLAN
The development concept and structure plan of Victorias City considered the optimum use of its
land resources, the realization of its vision, its functional role and harmonious integration into the over-
all development of the province, the region and the country. The plan is a combination of central-nodal
and linear type of development.

Fig. C4-1
Victorias City Concept / Structure Map

The structure plan identifies three major growth areas namely:

a. Primary Growth Area / Development Center

The stretch along the national highway where the current urban area and
poblacion barangays are located will remain as the major development node or the
central business district of the city. However, it is expected to expand beyond the
existing commercial center extending all the way to VMC area in the east, and the port
areas in Barangay IX, Barangay XIII and Barangay VI-A in the west.

Within this primary growth area, new growth centers are expected to be
established. Foremost among these is the area fronting the City Resort and Coliseum
 Another new growth center is the port area in Barangay XIII. Physical
connectivity is vital to fast track economic development; hence a new port is planned to
be constructed. This will complement the existing feeder fish port in Barangay VI-A and
the Daan Banua Wharf in Barangay IX and will connect Victorias City to Panay Island.

As the primary growth center, upgrading and construction of major infrastructure

projects and other support facilities will be given priority. It is expected that in the next
ten (10) years, a much faster pace of development will be experienced by the city,
particularly along the whole strip of the national highway from E.B. Magalona in the
south, all the way to Manapla in the north.

b. Secondary Growth Area

Linear development is projected to occur along the city road starting from
Roxas Street all the way to Gawahon Eco-Park, passing through Barangays V,
VII, XIV, X and XI. The stretch along this secondary growth area leading to the eco-
tourism zone of the city is intended to become the tourism highway. Along this area are
organic villages and agri-destination farms which are currently developed to become
the base of the city’s agri-eco tourism program. These farms also serve as the food
basket of the city, ensuring enhanced productivity and food sufficiency. Complementing
these organic villages and farms are various institutions promoting agri-tourism and
organic farming. Among them are the Central Philippines State University – Victorias
Campus which showcases its organic gardens, experimental swine and poultry areas,
composting technologies and waste recycling techniques; the Negros Occidental
National Science High School with its screen house garden; the City’s Eco Center
where waste segregation, reuse and recycling are done and the City Agri Complex
where new technologies are developed and tested.

Another secondary growth area closely connecting the Roxas-Gawahon Road /

Victorias Eco-Tourism Highway is the strip the circumferential road known as the
Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BaNOcEH). BaNOcEH is a faster
alternative route connecting Victorias City to Bacolod-Silay Airport. This road traverses
five (5) barangays of the city providing easy access to various production farms, the
Victorias Milling Company and connects with the Roxas-Gawahon Road extending all
the way to the national highway in Barangay XXI. The development of this secondary
growth center is expected to be much faster and will bring more tourists, goods and
services to the city.

c. Eco-Tourism Zone

The area within and around Gawahon Ecological Park is another growth center.
Considering the city’s agri-eco tourism program which banners Gawahon Eco-Park as
the major destination and its label as a bird watch area, faster growth is expected to
occur in the next five (5) years. As this is an eco-tourism zone, destination farms are
likely to develop in the area. Once the economic highway (BaNOcEH) is functional,
Gawahon Eco-Park would be about 30 minutes from the airport, making it ideal for
tourists and bird watchers.

The above mentioned areas will host the different priority programs / activity core of the city
that are intended for further integration.
4.4. THE LAND AND WATER USE PLAN (2018-2028)
4.4.1. PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE

The land area of Victorias City used for this planning period is 13,392 hectares with an
expected increase of about 100 hectares. The increase from 13,392 to 13,492 hectares is due
to the proposed port and reclamation site intended to be implemented within the planning
period. The reclassification of 812.1745 hectares will be advantageous to the city of victorias
since the need for development expansion of other land uses into commercial, residential,
institutional, industrial, agro-industrial areas will be given spatial priority in the land use. The
change in the land use of agricultural areas to other uses will not run contrary to its thrust for
food security because areas reclassified are mostly sugarcane areas that have ceased to be
economically feasible for agricultural purposes.

4.4.1.1. Residential

Residential areas will expand from 1,081.5321 hectares to 1,451.2987 hectares or the
equivalent of 10.84% of the total land area. This is to accommodate the need for
settlement due to the housing backlog, increase in population and migration that might
be brought by enhanced economic activity in the next ten years. Of the total residential
areas, 31.5721 hectares are proposed for socialized housing. These are located in
Barangays I, XIII and XXI.

4.4.1.2. Commercial

Given the increasing trend of business activities attributed to tourism, the opening of a
new college and a university, the economic activities of the Victorias Milling Company
and in anticipation of the opening of the port that is expected to bring influx of business
establishments, commercial areas will increase by 124.985 hectares. The increase is
also in preparation of the new businesses that will be established within and around the
green business park and new government. From the existing 119.96 hectares, land
allocation for commercial area will be expanded to 244.945 hectares, which is about
1.83% of the total land area.

4.4.1.3. Institutional

The establishment of new government buildings coupled by the development and

construction of new educational institutions in various barangays of the city demands
for an increase in land allocation for institutional use. Hence, the proposed institutional
area will also increase from 43.25 hectares to 62.7656 hectares or an increase of
19.5156 hectares.

4.4.1.4. Infrastructure

The proposed construction of the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway

(BANOcEH) which will traverse Victorias City requires expansion of areas allocated for
infrastructure and utilities. As such, land classified for infrastructure and utilities will be
increased from 20.55 hectares to 48.2779 hectares. A possible of 100 hectares will be
added to infra and utilities for port and reclamation.

4.4.1.5. Industrial
4.4.1.6 Agro-Industrial

Agro-industrial areas will increase by 184.0088 hectares from the existing area
of 16.95 hectares to 200.9588 hectares or 1.50% of the total land area of the city. The
proposal came from Victorias Milling Company, Inc. for its agro-industrial development.

4.4.1.7 Tourism
The area for tourism is 7.6142 hectares located at Barangay VI. The request
came from Lopez Realty Inc. for its proposed Agri-Eco-tourism development.

4.4.1.8. Parks and Recreational Spaces

Parks and open spaces / recreational spaces will expand from 116.57 hectares
to 136.2252 hectares or an increase of 19.6552 hectares. The area is about 1.02% of
the total land area of the city. The expansion is mainly due to additional recreational
areas proposed by some private land owners.

4.4.1.9. Cemetery/Memorial Parks

Cemetery/Memorial Parks will expand from 19.62 hectares to 24.6475 hectares
or an increase of 5.0275 hectares. The area is about 0.18% of the total land area of
the city. The expansion is mainly due to additional areas for public cemetery.

4.4.1.10. Ecological Solid Waste Management Park/Sanitary Landfill

The area of Ecological Solid Waste Management Park/Sanitary Landfill will
expand by 3 hectares from the existing area of 3 hectares to 6 hectares. This is to
accommodate the anticipated increase of wastes from new growth areas and the
putting up of a sanitary landfill for the final waste disposal facility of the city. The area is
located at Hacienda San Ramon, Barangay XIV.

4.4.1.11. Agriculture

The agriculture land has been reduced by 812.1746 hectares from 8,664.576
hectares to 7,852.4015 hectares to give way to other development of the city.

4.4.1.12 Swamps and Marshes

The area for Swamps and Marshes will decrease by 26.9825 hectares from
67.9002 hectares to 40.9177 hectares to give way for other development uses.

4.4.1.13. Mangroves
Mangroves covers about 83.0013 hectares. This is approximately 0.62% of the
total land area.

4.4.1.14. Aquaculture/Fishponds
Aquaculture/Fishponds will remain the same at 206.4004 hectares or about
4.4.1.15. Forest

The forest area of the city is within the Northern Negros Natural Park located at
Gawahon, Barangay XI comprising the timber land, the mossy and secondary growth
forests, the rivers, streams and the natural falls covering an area of 2,805 hectares or
20.79% of the total land area of the city. The city forest is classified into different zones
namely:

4.4.1.15.1. Protection Area

4.4.1.15.1.1. Strict Protection Zone

The Strict Protection Zone covers an area of more or less 1,955.6310

hectares. This area is also indentified as a major key Biodiversity area of the city.

4.4.1.15.1.2. Strict Protection Buffer Zone

The Strict Protection Buffer Zone covers an area of more or less 49.0084
hectares and is also indentified as one of the key Biodiversity areas.

4.4.1.15.2. Production Area

4.4.1.15.2.1. Multiple Use Zone

The Multi-Use Zone covers an area of more or less 427.3036 hectares.

4.4.1.15.2.2. Rehabilitation And Reforestation Zone

The Rehab and Reforestation Zone covers an area of more or less

211.0547 hectares. This area is also considered as one of the key Biodiversity
areas of the city.

4.4.1.15.2.3. Eco-Tourism Zone

The Eco-tourism zone covers an area of 162.0023 hectares where the

Gawahon Eco-Park is located.

4.4.1.16. Planned Unit Development

The consolidated area for planned unit development is 24.8702 hectares

located at Barangay XIII. This will be developed by the City Government of Victorias
for urban expansion.

4.4.1.17. Rivers and Creeks

Rivers, creeks streams and all bodies of water within the City of Victorias
occupy a total of around 65.21 hectares or 0.49 % of the total land area. There are
 Table C4-1
GENERAL LAND USE

APPROVED PROPOSED CHANGES IN LAND

CATEGORIES 1995-2005 2018-2028 USE FROM AGRI TO
OTHER USES
Area % to Area % to Total
(has.) Total (has.)

1. Residential 1,013.9721 8.07 1,419.7266 10.76 369.7666

a. Socialized Housing 67.56 31.5721
2. Commercial 119.96 0.90 244.945 1.82 124.985

3. Institutional 43.25 0.32 62.7656 0.47 19.5156

4. Industrial 78.48 0.59 131.4655 0.97 52.9855

5. Agro-Industrial 16.95 0.13 200.9588 1.49 184.0088

6. Parks and Open Space 116.57 0.87 136.2252 1.01 19.6552

/Recreation
7. Memorial Parks/Cemetery 19.62 0.15 24.6475 0.18 5.0275

8. Tourism 7.6142 0.06 7.6142

9. Infra-Utilities
a. Ports , Roads & Bridges 20.55 0.15 48.2779 1.10 27.7279
b. Port & Reclamation 100.00

10. Ecological Solid Waste

Management Park/ 3.00 0.02 6.000 0.04 3
Sanitary Landfill
11. Planned Unit Development 24.8702 0.18 24.8702
(PUD)
12. Agriculture 8,664.576 64.70 7,852.4015 58.20 -812.1745

13. Swamps & Marshes 357.3019 2.66

a. Swamps & Marshes 40.9177 0.30 -26.9825
b. Mangroves 83.0013 0.62 -
c. Aquaculture/Fishponds 206.4004 1.53 -
-
14. Forest 2,805.00 20.94 20.79

a. Forest & Forest Land 2,642.977

b. Eco-Tourism 162.0023

15. Rivers and Creeks 65.21 0.49 65.21 0.48 -

TOTAL 13,392 13,492

Source: CPDO
 Figure C4-2
Proposed General Land Use Map
 Figure C4-3
Forest Land Use Map
4.4.2. URBAN LAND USE

As envisioned by the local government, development activities will center in the city
proper and its neighboring barangays.

4.4.2.1. From a present area of 1,081.5321 hectares, residential land use will increase
by 369.7666 hectares. Total area for residential use is 1,451.2987 hectares or about
36.88% of the total urban area. The move is in anticipation of the influx of people from
other neighboring towns and cities due to the economic growth of the city in the next
ten (10) years. In addition to this, the town’s projected urban population will occupy a
majority of this land allocated for residential use. Proposed socialized housing of the
city is 31.5721 hectares. These are located at barangays I, XIII and XXI.

4.4.2.2. Commercial land will increase by 124.985 hectares higher from the existing
area of 119.96 hectares. Total area for commercial use is 244.945 hectares or 6.22%
of the total urban area. It is very necessary to allocate more lands for commercial use
considering the role of the town as an agri-eco tourism destination and organic center of
Negros Island.

4.4.2.3. The total area proposed for institutional use covers approximately 62.7656
hectares or 1.59% of the total urban area, an increase of about 19.5156 hectares from
the present area of 43.25 hectares. The increase will come from new area designated
for educational use and other government lands.

4.4.2.4. Industrial use will increase by 52.9855 hectares from the existing area of 78.48
hectares to 131.4655 hectares. The increase came from the request of VMC
Management and other private land owners for industrial expansion and
establishments.

4.4.2.5. Agro-Industrial areas will expand by 184.0088 hectares from the existing area
of 16.95 hectares to 200.9588 hectares or about 5.11% of the total urban area. The
increase came from the request of VMC Management for its agro-industrial
development.

4.4.2.6. The area for Tourism is 7.6142 hectares located at Barangay VI. This will be
developed by the Lopez Realty Inc. for its proposed Agri-Eco tourism project.

4.4.2.7 Parks and Open Space will increase by 19.6552 hectares from the existing
area of 116.57 hectares to 136.2252 hectares. The increase came from the request of
Angelina Benedicto Agro-Industrial Corporation for more sports and recreational
ground.

4.4.2.8. Memorial Parks/Cemetery will increase by 5.0275 hectares from the existing
area of 19.62 hectares to 24.6475 hectares or about 0.63% of the total urban land
area. The area for memorial parks/cemeteries was increased for the development of
People’s Memorial Park.

4.4.2.9. Infra utilities will increase by 27.7279 hectares from 20.55 hectares to 48.2779
hectares. The expansion will come from the construction of the Bacolod Negros
Occidental Economic Highway (BaNOcEH).

4.4.2.10. The area for Ecological Solidwaste Management Park/Sanitary landfill will be
 4.4.2.11. There will be no decrease in the area occupied by rivers and creeks which is
approximately 34.39 hectares or 0.87 % of the total urban area.

4.4.2.12. Mangrove areas will remain the same at 83.0013 hectares.

4.4.2.13. Aquaculture/Fishpond areas will also remain the same at 206.4004 hectares.

4.4.2.14. Swamps and Marshes will decrease by 26.9825 hectares from 67.9002
hectares to 40.9117 hectares to give way to other development uses.

4.4.2.15. The area for Planned Unit Development is 24.8702 hectares located at
Barangay XIII. This will be developed by the City Government of Victorias for its new
government center, green business park and other development endeavors.

4.4.2.16. The area for agriculture will decrease by 812.1745 hectares to give way for
development expansion of the city.

Table C4-2
URBAN LAND USE
CATEGORIES APPROVED PROPOSED CHANGES IN LAND
1995-2005 2018-2028 USE FROM AGRI
Area (has.) % to Area (has.) % to Total TO OTHER USES
total
1. Residential 1,013.9721 27.48 1,419.7266 36.88 369.7666
a. Socialized Housing 67.56 31.5721
2. Commercial 119.9600 3.04 244.945 6.22 124.985
3. Institutional 43.2500 1.10 62.7656 1.59 19.5156
4. Industrial 78.4800 2.00 131.4655 3.34 52.9855
5. Agro-Industrial 16.9500 0.43 200.9588 5.11 184.0088
6. Parks & Open Space / 116.5700 2.96 136.2252 1.02 19.6552
Recreation
7. Cemetery/Memorial Parks 19.6200 0.50 24.6475 0.63 5.0275
8. Tourism 7.6142 0.19 7.6142
8. Infra-Utilities 20.5500 0.52 48.2779 1.23 27.7279
(Port, Roads & Bridges)
9. Ecological Solid Waste 3.0000 0.08 6.0000 0.15 3
Management Park/ Sanitary
Landfill
10. Planned Unit 24.8702 0.63 24.8702
Development
(PUD)
11. Agriculture 2,043.586 51.93 1,231.4115 31.29 -812.1745
12. Swamps & Marshes 357.3019 9.08
a. Swamps & Marshes 40.9177 1.04 -26.9825
b. Mangroves 83.0013 2.11 -
c. Aquaculture/Fishpond 206.4004 5.25 -
13. Rivers & Creeks 34.3900 0.87 34.3900 0.87

TOTAL 3,935.19 100 3,935.19 100

Source : CPDO
 Figure C4-4
Proposed Urban Land Use Map
 Figure C4-5
Proposed Urban Zoning Map
4.4.3. PROPOSED WATER USE

The Municipal Water of Victorias has a total area of 1,981.03 hectares or 19.81 square
kilometers more or less classified into different zones detailed as follows:

4.4.3.1 Protection Area

The protection area comprise of Mangrove Zone covering more or less 164 hectares or
8.27% of the total municipal water.

4.4.3.2 Production Area

The production area comprises of Mariculture Zone , Municipal Fishing Zone and Navigational
Zone covering more or less 1,817.03 hectares or 91.83% of the total municipal water.

The Mariculture Zone covers an area of more or less 769.01 hectares or 38.82% of the total
municipal water.

The Navigational Zone covers an area of more or less 96 hectares or 4.85% of the total
municipal water.

The Fishing Zone covers an area of more or less 952.02 or 48.06% of the total municipal water.
 Figure C4-6
Proposed Water Use Map
4.5 LAND AND WATER USE POLICIES

4.5.1 SETTLEMENT AREAS

4.5.1.1 Existing housing or residential developments, within geo-hazards areas may be

allowed provided that mitigating and / or protective measures are adopted to
address the potential danger or risk to lives and property within such
settlement.

4.5.1.2 The development of settlements shall be guided by existing laws, ordinances

and issuances.

4.5.1.3 Settlements development through Zoning Ordinances shall be guided by

zoning standards designed to maximize existing areas.

4.5.1.4 Quality of structures of dwelling units shall be regularly monitored and

evaluated.

4.5.1.5 Close coordination with concerned government agencies in instituting safety

and corrective measures to address the potential danger or risk of existing
settlements shall be pursued.

4.5.2 INFRASTRUCTURE

4.5.2.1 Mandatory public consultations pursuant to existing laws and regulations shall
be held prior to the implementation of all infrastructure projects that will
necessarily involve dislocation or displacement of people in the area. Likewise,
rules on just and humane eviction or demolition under Section 28 of R.A. No.
7279 or the Urban Development Housing Act (UDHA) shall be adhered to at all
times.

4.5.2.2 Incorporate disaster mitigation principles in infrastructure development.

4.5.2.3 Existing infrastructures found to be improperly located, e.g. threatened by

environmental hazards or impinged on critical ecosystems, shall be
rehabilitated, phased out or relocated as may be appropriate.

4.5.2.4 Construction of priority infrastructure projects within hazards prone areas shall
be allowed provided that mitigating and/or preventive measures are adopted to
address the potential adverse economic, socio-cultural and environmental
impacts that will emanate from these projects.

4.5.2.5 Prioritize and implement infrastructure projects that allow increased access to
basic social and other development services while catering to the productive
sectors and market-based industry putting the city into the mainstream of
sustainable development.
 4.5.2.7 Promote infrastructure compatibility with protected and production areas,
mitigating potential negative effects of the projects, while ensuring its
operational efficiency and protecting them from the harmful encroachment of
other activities.

4.5.2.8 Encouragement of private initiatives in the provision of value added services

such as internet service provider

4.5.2.9 Building up of inter-nodal transport system in areas not covered and provision
of social infrastructure facilities particularly in areas which are most needed

4.5.2.10 Strict implementation of Building Code and integration of green architecture /

provision of greens for new buildings

4.5.2.11 Provision of biking and walking lanes in new growth areas and incorporation of
the same in existing areas when possible

4.5.2.12 Major river basin improvement and implementation of flood control works to
address flood problems in the downstream and lowland areas

4.5.3 PRODUCTION AREAS

4.5.3.1. Identify and delineate existing and potential agricultural areas, implement
measures to improve efficiency, and provide support infrastructure and other
facilities to production activities, among others construction of irrigation and
drainage facilities, farm to market roads and farm mechanization.

4.5.3.2. Identify marginal land for agricultural production and provide appropriate
technologies for basic subsistence requirements to generate livelihood and
other activities that would support basic needs of farmers, farmworkers and
fisherfolks.

4.5.3.3. Other types of land that are ecologically fragile and whose conversion will
result to serious environmental problems shall be given full protection from
conversion

4.5.3.4. Integrated and community based approach to resources management shall be

adopted and people’s participation shall have prime importance

4.5.3.5. Existing agricultural lands with high production and productivity levels
especially irrigated areas shall be protected from conversion

4.5.3.6. Tourism development should be based on sound and sustainanble

management of resources and must be sensitive to local customs and
traditions

4.5.3.7. Zoning regulations that encourage the use of disaster mitigation,

environmental protection and rehabilitation measures during production shall
be implemented.
 4.5.4 PROTECTION AREAS

4.5.4.1 Urban forestry shall be constinuously pursued in line with the establishment of
tree parks and green spaces

4.5.4.2 Areas that pose extreme and frequent dangers to majority of the populace
should be given priority in the resolution of land and water use conflicts

4.5.4.3 Eco-tourism projects within the protected areas shall be encouraged but strict
protection and conservation of the natural resources shall be observed at all
times

4.5.4.4. Intensive and massive reforestation of degraded forest, whether upland or sea
forest (mangrove) shall be pursued using community based approache

4.5.4.5. Identification and implementation of appropriate physical planning measures as

part of the comprehensive disaster mitigation plans for hazard prone areas
shall be pursued

4.5.4.6. Depending on the gravity of the constraint, areas may be declared as

permanent danger zones, in which case, no activity shall be encouraged

4.5.4.7. Prime agricultural lands shall be protected from conversion

4.5.4.8. Strict enforcement of easement and buffer zones along rivers, utility and power
transmission lines

4.5.4.9. Endemic / Native tree species and mangroves shall be protected from illegal
harvesting / cutting.

4.5.4.10 Artificial reefs and fish corals shall be protected

4.6. DRRM ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.6.1 Agricultural Adaptation

4.6.1.1 Aggressive promotion of natural and organic farming

4.6.1.2 Crop diversification to adjust to changing temperature and precipation patterns

shall be adopted

4.6.1.3 Adopt water and soil moisture conservation measures that minimize the impact
of potential seasonal water shortages
4.6.2 Energy and Water Resource Adaptation

4.6.2.1 Increase energy efficiency to help offset increase in energy consumption

4.6.2.2 Improve water use efficiency, build additional water storage facilities, and
encourage rainwater collection

4.6.2.3 Protect and restore riverbanks and rehabilitate watershed areas to ensure
good water quality and safeguard water quantity

4.6.2.4 Protect valuable resources and infrastructure from flood damage thru
engineering solutions (dikes, seawalls, etc.) and natural protection projects
such as tree growing for riverbank protection and flood control, mangrove
planting for flood mitigation, etc.

4.6.3 Environment Degradation Adaptation

4.6.3.1 Sustainable waste management

4.6.3.2 Strict observation of waste reduction efforts ( re-use, reduce, recycle, recover )

4.6.3.3 Use of organic and natural farming methods

4.6.3.4 Land use restoration

4.6.3.5 Sustainable water resource management and implementation of Water Safety

measures

4.6.4 Health Adaptation

4.6.4.1 Monitor emerging health risks / health surveillance

4.6.4.2 Prepare emergency response plans which includes provision of cooling centers
for extreme heat events

4.6.4.3 Improve public communication during specific health risk such as extreme
health events or low air quality days

4.6.4.4 Develop plans to help vulnerable populations deal with more extreme weather

4.6.4.5 Relocation of communities where in-place adaptation is not feasible

4.6.4.6 Coordination with private sector in support to the promotion of adaptation

measures
 4.7. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE
Economic
Reforestation Program for Upland
and Coastal Areas
Establishment of Green Business
Park and Government Center
Construction of Hotel at the City
Resort
Construction of Veterinary Hospital
Improvement and Rehabilitation of
Gawahon Eco-Park
Fish Processing Plant
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
To rehabilitate the water shed
and to protect the environment
• To establish a new business
center that is environment
friendly and will generate
more economic activities
• To provide better quality
public services thru the
construction of a new
government center that will
consolidate various gov’t.
services under one roof
To provide accommodation for
tourists and other visitors and
respond to the need for more
accommodation facilities in
support to the Agri-Eco Tourism
Program of the city
To establish a veterinary
medical facility to support the
livestock and poultry industry of
the city
To improve the facilities of
Gawahon Eco-tourism Park so
as to provide better
accommodation and additional
attractions to visitors and other
nature lovers
To support the fishing industry This will be a processing plant for
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Conduct of reforestation activities like
tree planting and other environmental
protection and preservation activities
The area will be built to ensure an
environment-friendly infrastructure and
landscape to fit the needs of new
businesses.
The Business Park will cater to new
businesses and may include a BPO/IT
Hub, hospitals, malls and restaurants.
The government center will house the
various offices of the city under one roof
and ensure smoother flow of public
services. National agencies may also
be provided with office spaces to
consolidate provision of public services.
A single or two-storey hotel shall be
constructed with standard
accommodation facilities and function
rooms
This will be the construction of a
veterinary hospital complete with
facilities in accordance with approved
standards that shall also serve as a
teaching hospital for veterinary
medicine students
Projects include rehabilitation of existing
facilities, construction of additional
buildings, establishment of trekking and
bird watching areas with necessary
equipment, better parking areas and
souvenir shops.
PROJECT TITLE
Economic (con’t.)
Construction of New
Slaughterhouse
Establishment of Dairy Farm
Infrastructure
Farm to Market Road (FMR)
Port and Reclamation
Establishment of bike and jogging
Lanes
PROJECT OBJECTIVES PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• To provide efficient and • The project calls for the establishment
sanitary slaughter facilities of AAA slaughterhouse equipped with
and replace the existing modern facilities and operational
slaughterhouse of the city procedures appropriate to
slaughtering of livestocks and fowls
for sale in domestic or international
market.
• To create livelihood and • An initial of 100 dairy cattles will start
employment opportunities for up the dairy farm. The project will be
Victoriahanons through dairy in two (2) components. The one (1)
production. The farm will also hectare dairy cattle farm for the barn,
boost the tourim industry of milking parlor, warehouse, milk
the city. processing plant and other structures.
The other component will be the thirty
(30) hectares forage production
area.
• To improve farm-to-market / Identified and prioritized farm-to-market
access roads on priority areas roads that need rehabilitation and or
of the city concreting include but are not limited to
the following:
• To enhance the delivery of
government services and
• Gloriville-Florencia-Lourdes Road (9km
socio-economic projects of PRDP priority project)
both government and private • Gaston-Amanda-Lourdes Road (3km)
sectors • Minoro-Salome-San Jose Road (2km)
• To spur economic and social • Marilou-Minoro Road (2km)
activities • Dacumon-Romana Road
• Luna-Yahweh-Bacayan Road
• To enhance physical The proposed project will consist of port
connectivity and boost socio- area and reclamation that can serve as
economic activities cargo and passenger port, connecting
the city to other provinces and regions.
RORO vessels may also be
accommodated.
• To minimize carbon
footprints and help in
Road expansion of existing major roads
maintaining ecological
for jogging and bike lanes:
balance for a greener urban
area;
• From Malihao Bridge to Malogo Bridge
PROJECT TITLE
Infrastructure (con’t.)
Improvement of Bridges
Establishment of Esplanade / River
walk
Social Services
Establishment of Sanitary Landfill
Construction of new septic vault for To properly dispose medical This septic vault will eliminate the
sharps and other medical wastes
Construction of maternity clinics for To lessen the number of
Barangays VIII and X
Improvement of education facilities
(School Improvement)
Construction of Youth Center
PROJECT OBJECTIVES PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Rehabilitate existing bridges which may
include retrofitting or expansion and
To improve / rehabilitate old / build new ones when appropriate. Old
existing bridges bridges with historical significance will
be preserved. The project includes but
not limited to the following:
• Estrella-Estado Bridge (rehabilitation)
• Overflow Bridge (construction)
• Brgy 21 Bridge going to Ceferina
(expansion)
• Nasipunan Bridge (construction)
• To develop an area that will • The proposed esplanade may be
serve as a park and green constructed along the easement of
urban zone with walking Malogo River
/jogging trails for health,
recreation and social
interaction
This is a solid waste management
To protect the environment facility that utilizes an engineered
from harmful gases that method of land disposal primarily for
contributes to global warming solid waste. The Sanitary Landfill
project shall include support equipment
and facilities.
and other toxic waste hazard brought by improper medical
waste disposal
The project will have necessary facilities
expectant / pregnant women so as to encourage pregnant women to
giving birth at their homes or deliver babies in a less risky
other unsafe facilities environment.
To improve the quality of This project entails the construction of
educational facilities especially additional school buildings with
for the senior high school. necessary facilities for secondary level
which will cater to the growing number
of enrollees especially in the senior high
school.
To encourage the youth This building that will be used for
PROJECT TITLE
Social Services (con’t.)
Socialized Housing and
Resettlement Project
Construction of new Jail Building
Construction of new PNP Building
PROJECT OBJECTIVES PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To provide affordable housing
Establishment / construction of
facilities to deserving
socialized housing and/or resettlement
/ or Victoriahanons
project that will provide deserving and
prioritized Victoriahanons with safe and
To minimize housing backlog of
affordable housing units.
the city
To decongest the existing jail Construction of additional building and
and provide a healthy and acquisition of lot
humane environment for the
inmates
To meet the additional demand The new building will provide a larger
for police services area with additional facilities for vehicle
impoundment and other offices