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Table of Contents
1. Brief Profile and History ............................................................................................................... 12
A. Brief History ................................................................................................................................................. 12
B. Demographic Profile .................................................................................................................................. 12
Growth rate and Trends ................................................................................................................................ 12
Population Share ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Age-Sex Distribution ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Dependency Ratio ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Household Size ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Population Density ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Literacy Rate .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Religion .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Mother Tongue ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Labor Force ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Overseas Workers .......................................................................................................................................... 14
C. Geographic Location .................................................................................................................................. 14
D. Territorial Jurisdiction ................................................................................................................................. 15
E. Physical Features and Environmental Condition .................................................................................... 16
Topography and Drainage ........................................................................................................................... 16
Soil Type ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Geology and Geomorphology..................................................................................................................... 16
Land Classification........................................................................................................................................... 16
Land Cover ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Water Resources and Coastal Areas .......................................................................................................... 16
F. Land Use ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Existing Land Use ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Land Use Trend ................................................................................................................................................ 19
G. Transportation.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Roads and Bridges .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Land Transportation and Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 20
H. Social Services Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 21
Education ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Health Facilities ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Housing .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Social Welfare ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Burial Grounds ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Protective Services .......................................................................................................................................... 22
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Sports and Recreational Facilities ................................................................................................................ 22
I. Agriculture and Agri-Industry Facilities .................................................................................................. 22
J. Power, Water, Communication Network ................................................................................................ 23
Power ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Water ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Communication Network................................................................................................................................. 23
K. Waste Management .................................................................................................................................. 24
L. Economic Structure ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Primary .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Secondary ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Tertiary .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
M. Development Constraints: Priority Issues and Concerns .................................................................. 26
Health................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Protective services ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Road conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Transportation .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Natural Hazards/ Constraints....................................................................................................................... 27
Impact on Land Use ......................................................................................................................................... 29
N. Comparative Advantages and Competitive Edge ............................................................................... 30
O. Functional Role of the Municipality .......................................................................................................... 31
2. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan .............................................................................................. 32
A. Vision, Mission and Objectives ................................................................................................................. 32
Vision .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Mission ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
B. Development Strategies ............................................................................................................................ 34
C. Development Concept and Structure Plan (text and map) ................................................................. 37
1. Do-Nothing Scenario .................................................................................................................................. 37
2. New Town Development ........................................................................................................................... 39
3. Multi-Nodal Development ......................................................................................................................... 41
Proposed CLUP Outcome and Output Indicators ...................................................................................... 44
D. The Land Use Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Proposed Land Use Plan and Map .............................................................................................................. 47
E. Land and Water Use Policies ................................................................................................................... 51
F. Major Development Programs ................................................................................................................. 55
G. CLUP and ZO Implementation Strategy/ Arrangement ..................................................................... 57
H. Monitoring Review and Evaluation System ............................................................................................ 57
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List of Figures and Tables
Figure 1. 1 Provinces of Central Luzon ................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 1. 2 Municipalities of Bataan .................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 1.3 Existing Land Use Map of Orion ....................................................................................................... 18
Figure 1.4 Road Map of Orion ............................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 1.5 Proposed Road Network of Orion .................................................................................................... 27
Figure 1.6 Landslide and Flood Hazard Map of Orion ................................................................................... 28
Figure 1.7 Storm Surge Hazard Map .................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 2.1 PDP 2017-2022 Overall Strategic Framework……………………………………………34
Figure 2.2 Do-Nothing Scenario ............................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 2.3 New Town Development...................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 2.4 Multi Nodal Development ................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 2. 5 Proposed Land Use Zones ................................................................................................................. 46
Figure 2. 6 Commercial Business District Boundary............................................................................................ 47
Figure 2. 7 New Town Boundary........................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 2. 8 Agro Production District Boundary ................................................................................................... 49
Figure 2.9 Eco-Tourism District Boundary ............................................................................................................ 50
Figure 2.10 Process on How Development Programs are Determined ......................................................... 55
Table 1. 1 Population of Barangays .................................................................................................................... 15

Table 1.2 Total Agricultural Land Area 2017 ................................................................................................... 17
Table 1.3 Inventory of Potential Lands for Housing, Orion, Bataan, 2016 .................................................. 21
Table 1.4 Water Irrigation Systems, Orion, Bataan, 2016 ............................................................................. 22
Table 1.5 Existing Agricultural Support Facilities and Services, Orion, Bataan, 2016 .............................. 23
Table 1.6 Employment by Type of Economic Activity, Orion, Bataan, 2015 ............................................... 26
Table 2. 1 Vision/Goals and Alternative Development Thrusts………………………………………..44
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Brief Profile and History 1
A. Brief History
During the Spanish era, the archipelago of Bataan was divided into two (2): One is “Corregimiento de
Mariveles”, which consisted of the towns of Mariveles, Bagac and Morong extending to the boundary of
Pampanga; while the other part consisted of the towns of Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Abucay, Samal, Orani,
Llana Hermosa and San Juan de Dinalupihan. According to reports, the “Corregimiento de Mariveles”
was under the supervision of Zambales.
In 1571, the Spanish Conquistadores arrived in Pampanga and discovered that Bataan already had an
existing government and a big portion of it was under the territorial jurisdiction of the latter. The
“encomienda” system was enforced during those times which granted huge lands to the influential people.
This system gradually ceased when the Province of Bataan was established in 1754 and separated from
Pampanga through the efforts of then Governor-General Pedro Manuel de Arandia.
It was believed that the town of Orion was established by a Spaniard name Trajano. Through his
perseverance, he was able to clear a large part of the town, which was known as Calungusan and he
was the first to settle there. When he died, his properties were transferred to the Trillana Family.
On April 30, 1667, Orion was established as a district town which was comprised by the barrios of
Pandam and Calungusan. In 1892, forty years later, a big conflagration practically burned the whole
town so that only three houses remained standing. It was Father Campones who tried to reconstruct the
town from the ashes and ruins of the fire. This was the start of the town’s progress. When the movement
against the Spanish regime spread across the country, the Katipunan (KKK) was established and recruited
members from different towns including Orion.
B. Demographic Profile
Growth rate and Trends
The growth of the population of Orion was nearly linear from 1903 to 1939, but decreased by roughly
2,000 in the year 1948 during Second World War. Since then, the population of Orion rose
exponentially to the present. As of 2015, the population of Orion is 56,002.
Based on Orion’s historical population trend, it may be inferred that from the period 2010-2015, Orion’s
growth rate was at 1.77%. Using this growth rate, the doubling period of Orion’s population would be
41 years, or in the year 2055. This is the same with the doubling period of the Philippines, but slower
than the Province (36 years).
Population Share
Region III or Central Luzon, from which the Municipality of Orion belongs to, has an 11% share of the
total population of the country, having about 11 million people at the start of August 2015. The Philippine
population at the same census period is placed at roughly 101 million.
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Of the different provinces in Region III, Bataan has the 3rd least share (6.78% or 760,650 people), next
to Aurora (1.91%) and Zambales (5.27%). Of the different municipalities in Bataan, Orion gets only
7.36% of the total population, having a lesser share than Mariveles (16.77%), Dinalupihan (13.98%),
Balanga (12.63%), Limay (8.95%), Orani (8.8%), and Hermosa (8.66%), but more than Pilar (5.5%),
Abucay (5.24%), Samal (4.64%), Morong (3.93%), and Bagac (3.54%).
Age-Sex Distribution
The age group 25-59 has the highest population (24,412) in the municipality, followed by age group
60 and over (12,137), then age group 5-9 (7,398). This indicates that majority of the population of the
Municipality of Orion is comprised of the working age group. Note that the population aged 25-59
comprises 43.6% of the population, 51.5% of which are female. Population aged 60 and above on the
other hand, comprise 21.7% of the entire population, of which majority are male (65%). Overall, there
are 7.34% more males than females.
Dependency Ratio
Overall, the economic dependency ratio is about 1:2. Meaning, every 2 economically active individual
carry the burden of providing for the needs of a dependent person (belonging to the young
and old population) in Orion.
Household Size
Data from PSA (2015) shows that the population of the municipality is 56,002 and total no. of households
is 11,915. The average household size of Orion is therefore 4.70. This is higher compared to the average
household size in the country, Central Luzon, and in the province.
Population Density
PSA data for 2015 shows that the population density for Region 3 is about 512/km 2, while Bataan is
about 554/km2, both rates lower than that of Orion’s (856/km2).
Within Bataan, the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Pilar and Orani have consistently the highest population
densities across the census years 1970-2015. Orion ranks 5th. The municipalities consistently having the
lowest densities are Bagac and Morong.
Literacy Rate
Of Orion’s total population 10 years old and above, about 94.1 percent were found to be literate.
Literacy rate is high and are about the same for both males and females.
Religion
Majority of the population of Orion is Roman Catholic, comprising more than 90% of the population.
Supporters of Combined Baptist and Iglesia ni Cristo follow but compose only 3.6% and 3.4% of the
total population respectively.
Mother Tongue
Majority of the people residing in Orion speak Tagalog as their native tongue. Very few speak dialects
from nearby provinces such as Kapampangan (1%), Pangasinense (1%) and Iloko (1%). There are even
more who speak Cebuano (5%).
Labor Force
Majority of the labor force population are unemployed (60.52%). Also, there are more women who are
unemployed compared to men.

Overseas Workers
The number of overseas workers continues to rise except for the 70% drop in 2014. However, the
increase in 2015 was 5 times more than the previous year, which is a strong indication that more
constituents are going out of the country for work.
Figure 1. 1 Provinces of Central Luzon

C. Geographic Location
Approximately 132 km away from Manila by land
and around 50 km across Manila Bay, the Municipality
of Orion is geographically located in the Province of
Bataan at Latitude 14- 37-23 N, Longitude 120-34-
30 E. It is about 8 kms. south of Balanga City, the
provincial capital, and about 20 kms. north of
Mariveles, the southernmost municipality in Bataan.
With a total land area of 6,541 hectares, Orion is
bordered on the north by the Municipality of Pilar;
Manila Bay on the East; Municipality of Limay on the
South and Municipality of Bagac on the West.
Figure 1. 2 Municipalities of Bataan

D. Territorial Jurisdiction
Orion is divided into 23 barangays, of which 14 are classified under “nearly urbanizing barangays”
and 9 under rural barangays. In terms of land area, General Lim in the western part of the municipality
is the biggest barangay, while Lusungan on the eastern part, along the coast, is the smallest barangay.
Urban barangays only cover 6.7874 km2 of the municipality, leaving 58.6226 km2 to the rural areas.
The corresponding population densities for urban and rural areas are 3,833 households/km 2 and 511
households/km2 respectively.
More than half (53.5%) of the total population still reside in the rural areas. Of the 23 barangays,
Bilolo, Daan Pare and Capunitan have the top 3 population shares. This ranking goes the same in terms
of number of households.
In terms of population density, the top 3 most densely populated areas are: Capunitan (710 people/ha),
Lusungan (588 people/ha), and Bagumbayan (337 people/ha). Conversely, the top three least densely
populated areas are: Villa Angeles (1.40 people/ ha), General Lim (1.45 people/ha) and Daan Pare
(4.22 people/ha).
Table 1. 1 Population of Barangays (2015.PSA)

Barangay Population Gross Area (ha) Population Density
Urban
Arellano 644 3.59 179.39
Bagumbayan 1309 3.88 337.37
Balagtas 1963 35.62 55.11
Balut 1391 20.15 69.03
Bantan 1403 141.52 9.91
Daan Bago 969 8.38 115.63
Daan Bilolo 2745 44.09 62.26
Capunitan 5237 7.38 709.62
Lati 1113 5.47 203.47
San Vicente 1391 76.94 18.08
Sto. Domingo 4107 302.4 13.58
Villa Angeles 1161 831 1.40
Wakas 768 14.29 53.74
Wawa 1818 7.08 256.78
Subtotal 26019 678.74 2085.37
Rural
Bilolo 6803 755.23 9.01
Calungusan 1610 124.33 12.95
Camachile 1587 64.56 24.58
Daan Pare 6297 1492.07 4.22
General Lim 3956 2734.68 1.45
Lusungan 1647 2.8 588.21
Puting Buhangin 2696 319.69 8.43
Sabatan 3651 343.76 10.62
Sta. Elena 1736 25.44 68.24
Subtotal 29983 5862.26 727.71
TOTAL 56002 6541 2813.08

E. Physical Features and Environmental Condition
Topography and Drainage
Orion’s topography features a generally mountainous terrain with only 30% of total land area nearly
level. The southwestern portion of Orion is mostly mountainous while the northwestern part is considered
lowland or nearly level. Its elevation ranges from 0 to 100 meters above mean sea level thus
characterized by flat to moderate relief. The flat relief is situated on the northern portion while the
moderate relief is located on the southern part of the municipality.
Orion is home to six (6) main rivers which drain towards Manila Bay. These are Calungusan River, Sto.
Domingo River, San Vicente River, Orion River, Lukong River, and Pandam River. Smaller creeks branch
out of these rivers, among which are Bana Creek and Tabon Creek.
Soil Type
Orion is fit for any agriculture activities as it is largely covered with Pilar silt loam, Antipolo clay and
Pilar fine sandy loam. Aside from those, Antipolo soils were observed in some parts of Daan Pare and
General Lim.
Geology and Geomorphology

In general, Bataan province may be characterized into one volcanic terrain. Most of the highest
elevations are considered portions of the collapsed caldera forming a ring-like structure within the
suspected mouths of Mount Natib and Mariveles. Nonetheless, other high peaks are most likely the
satellite vents of major volcanic craters currently taking place as plugs and dikes along the upper and
mid-slopes of the volcano. Surrounding these morpho-landforms are lava fields and flow plains with
deep incision, steep cliffs, gorges, and minor cascades.
Furthermore, the Bataan Peninsula is tectonically sitting directly on top of an active subduction zone which
centers along the Manila Trench. It is believed that this zone was responsible for the Early Pliocene to
Early Holocene period of volcanic activities giving rise to varied depositions of volcanic rocks in the whole
Peninsula. Similarly, it is also accountable for the young geologic setting of the area. There are three (3)
rock stratigraphic units exposed in the area, these are the Quaternary Pyroclastics (QP) Quaternary
Plug (Qp) and Quaternary Alluvium (Qal).
Land Classification
Bataan province has a total A&D land of 80,207.49 hectares and forest land of 57,088.51 hectares.
Of the total forest land area, lands classified as forest/watershed reservation are 23.89%, timberlands
are 39.67%, national parks are 33.23%, and civil reservation are 3.21%. Orion has a total forest land
area of 913 hectares, or only 1.6% of the total forest land area of the whole Bataan province.
Land Cover
As of 2016, built up areas comprise 18.5 % of Orion’s land cover while mangroves, fishponds and
croplands cover 1.13%, 13.18% and 67.20% respectively.
Water Resources and Coastal Areas

The municipal water boundaries of Orion were already delineated by NAMRIA. Through actual survey,
the length of Orion‘s shoreline is estimated to be 7.823 km.
Orion has natural water resources located mostly within the Agrarian Reform Communities (ARC) that are
also in turn the main water sources. Among the main tributaries include Tala River, Biloo River, Lucong
River, Pandam River, Pita Rover and Balat River. The water provided by these tributaries are utilized

for the purposes of irrigating vast stretches of rice fields and farm lands via the construction of small
impounding structures.
Underground water is abundant and serves as the prevailing source of domestic water and potable
drinking water. Other households that are not reached by the water system usually get their
supply of potable drinking water from free-flows and artesian pumps.
F. Land Use
Existing Land Use
Orion has a total land area of 6,541 hectares. Agricultural land has a total land area of 4,985.65
hectares, comprising 76.22% of Orion’s total land area. Timber and forest land area follows at 1,075.14
hectares (16.44%). Areas under residential, commercial and institutional land classification are at 246.64
hectares (3.77%), 26.53 hectares (0.41%) and 17.86 hectares (0.27%) respectively. Agro-industrial
areas are at 134.55 hectares (2.06%) while industrial areas are at 7.43 hectares (0.11%).
In terms of agricultural use, Orion’s barangays are categorized into 2 groups: a) Non-Agrarian Reform
Communities, b) Agrarian Reform Communities (ARC). Table 1.2 shows that the total agricultural land
area of 19 non-ARC barangays is 1,019.58 hectares, while the remaining 5 barangays with ARC land
have a total agricultural land of 3,966.07 hectares.
Table 1.2 Total Agricultural Land Area 2017

TIMBER/ AGRO- ROADS/
LAND TOTAL RESIDENTI COMME INSTITU INDUST TOTAL TOTAL
FOREST INDUSTRI OPEN
Barangay AREA AGRI LAND AL RCIAL TIONAL RIAL POPUL HOUSE
LAND AL SPACE
(Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) ATION HOLDS
(Ha) (Ha) (Ha)
Non- ARC Barangays
Arellano 3.5857 – – 3.2394 0.3463 – – 644 137
Bagumbayan 3.8804 – – 3.8804 – – – 1,309 279
Balagtas 35.6219 15.46 – 17.1437 1.4709 0.0723 1.475 1,963 418
Balut 20.1489 15.82 – 1.3118 – 3.0175 – 1,391 296
Bantan 141.5209 132.876 – 7.5667 0.2386 0.5065 0.3331 1,403 299
Calungusan 124.3254 114.3106 – 8.5648 – 0.8 0.65 1,610 343
Camachile 64.2602 53.7812 – 5.5936 – 0.3306 4.5548 1,587 338
Daan Bago 8.3847 – – 8.3847 – – – 969 206
Daan Bilolo 44.0921 29.017 – 10.2777 0.8028 2.0061 1.9885 2,745 584
Capunitan 7.3775 4.5166 – 2.3177 – 0.5432 – 5,237 1,114
Lati 5.4736 – – 5.4736 – – – 1,113 237
Lusungan 2.7996 – – 2.7996 – – – 1,647 350
Puting
319.6859 300.8807 – 15.4329 1.65 0.2 1.5223 – 2,696 574
Buhangin
San Vicente 76.9445 65.0736 – 4.3767 2.3148 5.1794 – 1,391 296
Sta. Elena 25.4358 17.1976 – 2.0523 0.1 1 5.0859 – 1,736 369
Sto. Domingo 302.0403 262.0298 – 31.2257 2.8742 1.3842 4.527 4,107 874
Villa Angeles 8.3095 – – 8.3095 – – – 1,161 247
Wakas 14.2948 8.6161 – 4.7457 0.8336 0.0994 – 768 163
Wawa 7.0776 – – 5.4095 – 1 0.6681 1,818 387
Sub-Total 913.219 757.5494 – 116.8803 7.757 14.755 6.6082 9.6695 31,188 6,637
ARC Barangays
Bilolo 755.2252 719.5812 – 22.5574 4.8633 0.7233 4 3.5 6,803 1,447
Daan Pare 1492.07 1253.449 185 25.979 2.693 0.5 9.949 14.5 6,297 1,340
Gen. Lim 2734.68 1672.013 890.138 45.4278 4.9981 0.5 110.604 11 3,956 842
Sabatan 343.7628 321.0261 – 4.5711 3.3473 – 10 0.8183 4 3,651 777
Sto. Domingo 302.0403 262.0298 – 31.2257 2.8742 1.3842 4.527 4,107 874
Sub-Total 5627.7783 4228.0991 1075.138 129.761 18.7759 3.1075 134.553 0.8183 37.527 24,814 5,280
TOTAL (Ha) 6,541.00 4,985.65 1,075.14 246.64 26.53 17.86 134.55 7.43 47.20 56,002 11,917
Source: MAO

Based on the updated Existing Land Use Map of Orion (Figure 1.3), Orion is predominantly agricultural
in nature. Barangays which have large tracts of agricultural land are the ARC barangays of Sabatan,
Bilolo and Daan Pare. Although General Lim is also an ARC barangay, its land is mostly forestry in
nature. This is according to the Municipal Agriculturist. But unfortunately, no updated record of the ARC
status can be provided by the MAO. The numerical information on the total land area of the ARCs is
based on the previous CLUP.
Figure 1.3 Existing Land Use Map of Orion (2017)
Fishing grounds, Orion‘s other main source of income, are clustered in the Orion northern coastline and
river- sides of barangays Bantan Grande, Calungusan, Camachile, and Sto. Domingo and in the southern
coastline in barangays Daan Pare, Capunitan and Sta. Elena. Smaller fishing grounds can also be found
along San Vicente River in barangays Wawa and Balut.
Orion‘s built up areas are mostly concentrated around the area of the Poblacion proper and along the
central coast line. Other concentration of built-up areas can be found along the three major road
corridors, the fishing grounds in Sta. Elena and the port in Puting Buhangin.

Residential areas, mostly subdivisions in nature, are also found away from the town core, in the northern
barangays of Bantan, Calungusan and Camachile.
As in any typical provincial setting, commercial establishments are mostly clustered around the Municipio.
The junction of the National Road and Manrique Avenue serves as the central point of the commercial
development, and then branches off in the four directions along the road. However, the main commercial
center of Orion (the public market) is located a little further up north in the Barangay of Balagtas.
Except for the western part of the Municipality, institutional areas are generally dispersed all over the
municipality Industrial areas are also just scattered spots in Orion, as there is no common area where the
industrial areas converge, nor is there a large industrial establishment.
There is no large park or public recreational area that can be found in Orion, although smaller parks
and multi-purpose courts can be found in most barangays. The bigger parks or plazas can be found in
the Municipio grounds in Barangay San Vicente and along the coast in Barangay Wawa, near the port.
Land Use Trend

The 2005 CLUP of Orion was approved 2 years later. The Municipal Government have since worked on
pursuing in realizing their preferred spatial development. After more than 10 years, the municipality
was able to accomplish the spatial development they previously aimed. The four development clusters
identified in their 2005-2035 CLUP showed that based on the updated existing land use map made last
December 2016, the present built up areas are still concentrated in Barangays Balagtas, Arellano,
Bagumbayan, Lati, Villa Angeles, Wawa, Daan Bago, Lusungan and Caunitan. Indeed expansion for
residential land uses happened in Barangays Santo Domingo and Calungusan. Settlement areas have
also emerged in General Lim on areas which were previously used for agricultural purposes.
The Minor industrial node in Barangay Bilolo was pursued as additional 3-4 locators are currently in
operation. The increasing number of investors looking for agro-industrial land is a clear sign that Orion
is considered as a good option. The current locators are scattered in several parts of the municipality.
These are found on Bilolo, General Lim, Sabatan, Daang Pare and Santo Domingo.
There are now more fishpond areas in barangays along Manila Bay particularly Camachile, Balut,
Daang Bago and Daang Pare. The Municipal Government was able to maintain the fishpond areas in
Barangays Bantan, Calungusan, Camachile, Wawa, Capunitan, Daan Pare and Sta. Elena.
The commercial node along Roman Hi-way particularly at the Junction point entering Orion expaned
towards the four road networks. Previously identified as a recreational node, the junction is now a hub
for coffee shops, shopping and restaurants.
G. Transportation
Roads and Bridges
Since 2016, the Municipality of Orion has a total road length of 68.972 kms., of which 19.79% are
national road; 25.30% are provincial road; 45.30% are municipal roads; 3.00% are barangay roads;
6.46% are subdivision roads; and 0.14% are port roads. Of the total road length of Orion, about 67%
are concreted; 17.20% are asphalted; 4.63% are gravelled; and the remaining 10.69% are unpaved
roads.
There are roads within the poblacion or Orion’s urban core, but most of them are narrow and therefore
offers limited access. The two arterial roads traversing the municipality are Roman Highway and Bataan
National Highway. Manrique and Camino Road are the main roads crossing the Roman Super Highway.

Roads connecting the poblacion to the mountains are Pita/Eva-Aeta Road, Palonatin Road,
Patok/Mabato Road and Damulog Road. However, most of these are narrow dirt roads, do not end in
a loop and are not continuous. There are a total of 10 road bridges linking the barangays and sitios of
Orion. These have a total span of 161.50 meters. Eight of them are made of reinforced concrete while
two are concrete-piped but all are classified as national bridges. All of these bridges are in good
condition and passable for all types of vehicles.
Figure 1.4 Road Map of Orion
Land Transportation and Vehicles

The two main inter-regional and intra-regional forms of transportation in Orion are air-conditioned and
ordinary buses. Although there is no direct trip from Manila to Orion, there is a Manila-Mariveles bus
route that passes through Orion via Roman Highway. Similarly, a Manila-Balanga bus route serves as
an alternative trip, going to Orion or Manila since Balanga is only about 8 kms. away from Orion.
At the provincial level, there are ordinary mini-buses, that ply Balanga-Marivels via Roman highway,
and public utility jeepneys, that pass through the route of Balanga- Lamao via National highway, which
can be used by Orion’s residents in their daily activities. There are “Van-for-hires” and “shuttle utility
vans” which service workers from Orion to the export processing and industrial hubs of Mariveles, Bataan.

Within Orion, there are motorized tricycles available for residents in their intra-municipal movements. To
avoid stiff competition between and among tricycle drivers, tricycle units are informally distributed to
operate within designated zones or barangays of Orion.
Since buses, pass via Roman Highway, bus passengers are picked-up or dropped-off at the intersection
of Roman Highway and collector road leading to the poblacion of Orion. Hence, there are no formal
terminals for public transportation observed within Orion. But for public utility jeepneys, there are
designated jeepneys stops (on-street) found near Orion Public Market and another one in Poblacion.
Similarly, there are informal terminals for tricycles near the crossing of Poblacion.
H. Social Services Facilities

Education
There are 19 elementary schools and 6 secondary schools n Orion, with varying conditions in terms of
facilities. Private schools have clinics, shop, laboratories and playgrounds, which most public schools do
not provide. Most libraries and comfort rooms in public schools also entail improvement and repair. Public
schools serve as evacuation centers, hence maintenance of comfort rooms is necessary. Majority of the
schools are not located in high risks areas.
Health Facilities
The only private hospital in Orion, which is the Orion St. Michael Hospital, has a total bed capacity of
10. Outside Orion, found in Balanga City is the Bataan General Hospital. Both offers consultation on
dental and general health services and special services such as general, emergency, pediatrics, obstetrics
and gynecology and laboratory such as urinalysis, fecalysis, and CBC are also rendered.
Most barangays have their own barangay health stations except for Villa Angeles, Wawa and Sabatan.
These complement hospital services with the implementation of the referral system in health care delivery.
However, 80% of the BHS need repair and one (1) is not operational. Majority of these health stations
are also highly susceptible to flooding and moderately susceptible to tropical cyclone.
Housing
Table 1.3 presents an inventory of the potential lands for the LGU’s housing projects. The LGU is currently
assessing the susceptibility of these lands to hazards. All of these identified lands are agricultural lands.
Table 1.3 Inventory of Potential Lands for Housing, Orion, Bataan, 2016
Area Fair Market
wner Brgy. Classification Actual Land Use
(ha.) Value (Php)
Tuazon, Brigida Sto. Domingo 7.7044 Agricultural Land 2,140,880.00 Fruit/Vegetable Land
Corpus, Diogenes R. m/to
Sto. Domingo 3.6814 Agricultural Land 1,104,420.00 Irrigated Riceland
Elizabeth U. Corpus
Lacson, Vicente Bilolo 1.2263 Agricultural Land 405,560.00 Fruitland/Plants & Trees
Santos, Isabel Bilolo 1.0214 Agricultural Land 441,060.00 Fruitland/Plants & Trees
Raymundo, Pablo Bilolo 2.5361 Agricultural Land 800,580.00 Fruitland/Plants & Trees
Baluyot, Jose S. Bilolo 3.0292 Agricultural Land 930,510.00 Fruitland/Plants & Trees
Hrs. of Santos, Domingo Daan Pare 1.2496 Agricultural Land 624,800.00 Irrigated Riceland
Menandro, Alejandro Daan Pare 0.8372 Agricultural Land 334,880.00 Irrigated Riceland
Angeles, Agustin Daan Pare 1.195 Agricultural Land 406,500.00 Fruitland/Plants & Trees
Isidro, Cipriano General Lim 2.2682 Agricultural Land 340,230.00 Cogon Land

Corpus, Ma. Luisa C, Roman
C. Corpus & Roman C. General Lim 4.5027 Agricultural Land 1,360,630.00 Fruitland/Plants & Trees
Corpus
Sabino, Juan General Lim 5.8881 Agricultural Land 883,215.00 Pasture Land
Source:
Social Welfare
A facility was established in Orion to provide for the needs of senior citizens. This also functions as
conference venue but based on initial risk assessment conducted by the LGU, the facility is exposed to
several hazards such as flooding, earthquake, tsunami, storm surge and strong wind.
Located in several barangays of Orion are 30 children centers that offer services for the holistic
development of 3-4 year old children. However most of these facilities require renovation and/or
additional extension, and are vulnerable to flooding, earthquake and strong wind.
Burial Grounds
Based on primary survey, there are 3 cemeteries in Orion. Data is not enough to ascertain whether these
are enough for the constituents of the municipality, but it is important to note that these are already
overcrowded.
Protective Services
There is only 1 police headquarters and 1 fire headquarters in Orion. Given the standard personnel to
population ratio, it is apparent that the number of personnel and facilities available are not enough to
serve the residents of the municipality.
Sports and Recreational Facilities

Orion’s sports and recreation facilities, either publicly- or privately- owned, are mostly restricted to multi-
purpose courts (covered and open) and pockets of open areas with some form of landscaping. A total
of 25 sports and recreational facilities were identified in Orion.
I. Agriculture and Agri-Industry Facilities

There is a diversion dam and small water impounding project constructed by the national government in
2010 and 2014 but no data is available on the area or number of households served. Small projects
owned by the private sector are available to support irrigation. Location and number of other
agricultural support facilities are listed below.
Table 1.4 Water Irrigation Systems, Orion, Bataan, 2016

Type of Area Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L)
Year Type of
Irrigation Ownershi Served
Constructed Irrigation Fl Tc Eq Vo Ln Ts Su
System p (ha)
NO
National 2010 Public D.D. L L L L L L L
DATA
NO
2014 Public SWIP L L L L L L L
DATA
Others
2014 Private STW 120 L L L L L L L
STW/OSP
2013 Private STW 200 L L L L L L L
SWIP NO DATA Private 200 L L L L L L L
Diversion Dam 2000 Public 400 L L L L L L L
Deep Well NO DATA Private 20 L L L L L L L

Source: MAO
Notes:
D.D.: Diversion Dam
OSP: Open Source Pump
STW: Shallow Tube Well
SWIP: Small Water Impounding Project
Table 1.5 Existing Agricultural Support Facilities and Services, Orion, Bataan, 2016
Post-Harvest Barangay No. Type/
Facilities and Capacity
Support
Rice Mill Sto. Domingo 5 O
Corn Shelter Bilolo 1 O
Bilolo 1 O
Multi-Purpose
General Lim 2 O
Drying Pavement
Sto. Domingo 1 O
Bilolo 1 NR
Mechanical Dryer Sto. Domingo 1 NO
San Vicente 1 O
Private Thresher Daan Pare 5 O
Blowers Sabatan 4 NR
Hand Tractor San Vicente 20 O
Source: MAO
Notes:
Remarks – (O) Operational, (NR) Needs Repair, (NO) Not Operational
J. Power, Water, Communication Network

Power
The power supply in Orion is mainly provided by the Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO). The
source of power supply comes from TRANSCo, formerly NAPOCOR. As of 2016, PENELCO serves 9,917
out of 12,152 households or 87.74% in all barangays of Orion while there are only few sitios or
households have not yet been connected due to right-of way problems and inaccessibility.
Barangays which have achieved its 100% electrification program are Bagumbayan, Balut, Bantan, Daan
Bago, Sto. Domingo, Villa Angeles and Wakas. Oppositely, barangays of Arellano, Daan Pare and
General Lim still have less than 70% of their total households connected with power supply.
Water
There are a total of 18 deep wells distributed in 12 barangays of Orion that serve a total of 2,140
families or 28.71% of the total households in the whole municipality. There are also 10 waterworks
systems in Orion namely, ORIWAD, Bantan, Bilolo, Calungusan, General Lim, Lati, Mabato, San Vicente,
Sabatan and Wawa Barangay Water System. ORIWAD chiefly serves barangays not served by other
waterworks systems. Other water sources are the 70 underdeveloped springs located in the barangays
of General Lim and Puting Buhangin.
Communication Network
Three (3) barangays has a cell site which is dominated by Globe Telecommunications. There are six (6)
cell sites all in all. Aside from having these cell towers, there are also 1 post office, 1 telephone company
serving 28% of total households of Orion and 1 cargo delivery but is barely used due to lack of facilities.

K. Waste Management
More than 90% of solid wastes generated and collected in Orion come from individual households. This
implies the need for a more persistent campaign for residents on solid waste management, considering
that Orion only has an Open dump disposal site and not so many households practice recycling and
composting.
Majority of the liquid wastes (around 75%) also come from domestic sources, followed by commercial
sources. However, none of these are connected to a central sewerage system.
Current SWM Conditions

More than 90% of solid wastes generated and collected in Orion come from individual households. This
implies the need for a more persistent campaign for residents on solid waste management, considering
that not so many households practice recycling and composting. This is based on the survey conducted
by Orion’s SWM Plan TWG. Wastes are mixed and are burned in open areas. Others, especially those
living near waterways throw their wastes into the river.
Most barangays covered by the garbage collection route operated by the Municipality rely mainly on
garbage truck collection. Garbage is usually placed in sacks, plastic bags or empty cans and are placed
in front of their houses during collection schedule. Others put their wastes in communal waste receptacles
provided by the barangays themselves. These are all not segregated waste.
Some residents practice segregation on their own by separating those that are reusable. Other wastes
are sold to “bote’t dyaryo” buyers or directly to the junkshop.
It was also observed that open burning happens in rural barangays, where residents burn wastes in their
backyard. Also, despite the presence of a provincial ordinance which prohibits open burning, most
farmers still engage in burning palay stalks and hays particularly during harvest time.
Majority of the liquid wastes on the other hand, also come from domestic sources, followed by commercial
sources. However, none of these are connected to a central sewerage system.
The Municipality’s open dumpsite which was closed in 2011 was converted into a controlled dumpsite,
and is now a residual containment area. This facility serves as a staging area of residuals prior to its
transport to Metro Clark SLF, which has an existing Memorandum of Agreement with Orion.
New Facilities
Materials Recovery Facility
Pursuant to RA9003 and cater to the turning in of recyclable materials from barangays, the LGU is
proposing to have a central MRF to be established and operated by the LGU itself. All recyclables
collected by the LGU shall be deposited to the MRF, to include those from the barangay MRF, which is
likewise to be established and operated by the barangay LGUS themselves. Barangay MRFs can
however have the option to sell their materials to preferred buyers, otherwise they can request the
municipality to have their materials collected.
The proposed MRF Building is measured 10m. x 20m., with an estimated construction cost of Php1.5
Million. It is designed to accommodate at least 3 tons of garbage per day. It has a large receiving
area, a sorting area for plastics, metal, glass, pet and paper. The design also provided for an
administrative office and a comfort room.

The LGU likewise envisioned of having a bio-composting facility, to be established within the MRF
premises.
Sanitary Landfill
Moreover, a sanitary landfill shall be established in the 13-hectare ESWM Center in Barangay General
Lim. The proposed SLF shall be constructed at the level area west of the existing open dump. The single
cell SLF shall be designed to maximize the usage of the available area with due consideration of the
space needed for the MRF and composting plant and the presence of steep slopes to the north, west and
south.
For more details, refer to Orion’s 10-year SWM Plan.
L. Economic Structure
Primary
Of the 6,541 hectares, 76.22% is the total agricultural land area. In terms of utilized land area, the top
three (3) agricultural crops of Orion are rice, mango and vegetables. The market for its agricultural
products is mostly local, except for mango and some fruits which are sold for export. Of all these
products, mango is the least susceptible to most hazards. Aside from farming, another significant aspect
of the land-based agriculture of the municipality is livestock-raising. Hogs/swine are the primary types
of livestock raised (10,000 heads), followed by chickens and ducks (1000 heads each). But in relatively
lower quantity, cows and carabaos are also raised. Majority of livestock and poultry farms are located
in Barangay Bilolo. These farms are not highly susceptible to hazards. From 2014 to 2016, areas utilized
for crop production and livestock/poultry have been decreasing.
Besides from being suitable to irrigation purposes, waters in Orion also allow fishing and aquaculture
activities. Products of which were only sold to local market. There are marine fishing grounds in Daan
Pare, Puting Buhangin and Wawa that are moderately susceptible to landslide, storm surge and tsunami
while inland fishing areas in Balut, Camachile and Capunitan which are moderately susceptible to
flooding, storm surge, tropical cyclone and tsunami.
Secondary
San Miguel Foods Inc., Bounty Fresh, Mobymix Concrete Industrial Inc. and Goldridge Construction &
Development Corporation are the only existing industrial establishments in Orion. Since there is no
additional industrial establishment, there is no significant increase in revenues from 2014-2016 as well.
Tertiary
There is a public market located in Barangay Balagtas and some commercial complexes spread in
several barangays of the municipality.
Overall there is a 51.52% increase in commercial areas from 2015-2016. Barangays which have the
biggest increase in commercial areas are Balagtas, Arellano and Puting Buhangin.
More than half of the business permits granted for the years 2012-2016 belong to the Tertiary Sector,
particularly applicable under wholesale and retail trade (which include repair of motor vehicles, motor-
cycles personal & household goods). Increase in wholesale and retail trade activities were also evidenced
by the increase in number of establishments from year 2010-2015. This type of activities is also 51% of
the municipality’s revenue in the year 2016.
Table below shows that in 2010, the top economic activities with the highest employment share are the
following: Wholesale and retail trade; transport, storage and communication; and agriculture, hunting &

forestry. The lowest in terms of employment share are: mining & quarrying; real estate, renting & business
activities; and hotel/restaurants.
Table 1.6 Employment by Type of Economic Activity, Orion, Bataan, 2015

2010
Economic Activity
No. %
Primary
Agriculture, Hunting & Forestry 1706 12.55
Fishing 1192 8.77
Mining & Quarrying 39 0.29
Primary Sub-total
Secondary
Manufacturing 855 6.29
Electricity, Gas & Water Supply 374 2.75
Construction 1292 9.51
Secondary Sub-total
Tertiary
Wholesale & Retail trade/repair of motor vehicles
2160 15.89
motorcycles personal & household goods
Hotel/ Restaurants 195 1.43
Transport, Storage & Communication 1970 14.49
Financial Intermediation 256 1.9
Real Estate, Renting & Business Activities 171 1.26
Public Administration & Defense/ Compulsory Social Security 365 2.69
Education 552 2.24
Health & Social Work 304 2.24
Other Community, Social & Personal Service activities 1087 8
Private household w/ Employed persons 817 6.01
Extra-Territorial Organizations & Bodies 254 1.87
Tertiary Sub-total
TOTAL 13589 98.18
Source:
M. Development Constraints: Priority Issues and Concerns
Health
The health services required by the Orioneses are provided by the BHUs and BHS in every barangay.
But with the projected increase in population for the next 9 years, there is a need for additional personnel
and facilities that will expand the kind of health care services. Currently, the Municipal Government is
not looking into funding a Municipal Hospital as the nearest hospital in Balanga is reachable in 10-15
minutes and there is one private hospital within Orion. The plan is to increase the capacity and capability
of existing BHS.
Protective services
Similar to other municipalities, Orion is in need of additional police personnel and firemen (1:1814 for
police and 1:2,000 for firemen). The demand will be evident as the Municipality pursues and works
toward attracting private investors. Increase in economic activities within the municipality will attract
migrants for possible employment and/or small-scale businesses as well as tourists for recreation. The
development districts will need police visibility and sub-stations for immediate response to any
emergencies and future disasters.
Road conditions
There are roads within the poblacion or Orion’s urban core, but most of them are narrow and thus
provides limited access. Main roads crossing the Roman Super Highway are Manrique and Camino Road.

Roads connecting the poblacion to the mountains are Pita/Eva-Aeta Road, Palonatin Road,
Patok/Mabato Road and Damulog Road. Most of these however are narrow dirt roads, do not end in a
loop and are not continuous. There is a need to improve the road network of the whole municipality to
facilitate the development of the growth centers.
Figure 1.5 Proposed Road Network of Orion
Transportation
There are still no designated terminals for public transportation in the municipality. But discussions of
having one are currently happening at the SB.
Natural Hazards/ Constraints

Bataan falls under the geotectonic area where major fracture zones are as indicated by the thin lines
(as shown in Figure 1.5) and the orogenes as indicated by the full and broken lines. This makes Orion
vulnerable to seismic activities coming directly from the Manila trench-Bataan orogene subduction as
evidenced by the number of earthquakes felt and experienced from December 1677. Bataan has
experienced eight seismic activities since then.

Based on combined information provided by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Geo-hazard
map and Project NOAH map, Orion is exposed to Flooding and Landslide. The barangays with areas
highly susceptible to flooding are the following: Bantan, Camachile, San Vicente, Arellano, Balut, Wakas,
Balag- tas, Capunitan, Wawa and Sto. Domingo. Areas with high susceptibility to landslide are the
mountainous areas of General Lim, Sabatan and Daan Pare.
Figure 1.6 Landslide and Flood Hazard Map of Orion
Based on rainfall data from LCCAP 2016, areas with very high susceptibility to rain-induced landslide
are located in Barangays Daang Pare and General Lim. Orion is also exposed to storm surges. Based
on the DOST-PAGASA-NOAH maps, the high risk areas along the coastal areas extending inwards are
barangays of Bantan, Calungusan, Camachile, Sto. Domingo, Balut, Daan Pare and Sta. Elena.

Figure 1.7 Storm Surge Hazard Map
Impact on Land Use

Flooding is Orion’s major problem. Agricultural areas are mostly affected having 331.25 hectares highly
susceptible to flooding. Other land uses with high susceptibility to flooding are commercial areas with
5.18 hectares and residential areas with 53.82 hectares.
Bantan is the most vulnerable among barangays with built up areas, having 39.48 hectares highly
susceptible to flooding. It is followed by San Vicente (29.17 ha), Balagtas (19.65 ha) and Balut (15.03
ha).
However, according to some residents, there is not much flooding experienced in built up areas of
Balagtas. It is usually experienced in barangays San Vicente, Wakas, Daan Bilolo, Villa Angeles and
Lati. Barangays with high susceptibility to flooding are those who share the river system of Orion.
Enforcement of easements along the river system and tributaries are translated in the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance. The Municipal Government aims to recover the river easements and improve their
conditions by proposing river side parks. This will take a bit of time as Informal settler families are still
situated in some barangays.
Residential land uses amongst flood-prone areas in the Central Business District will have a mixed-use
classification. These areas are encouraged to increase their building height and use their ground floor
for family business. The same is true for the commercial areas particularly along the main road networks.

Coastal barangays exposed to storm surges currently have productive fish ponds particularly in
Camachile, Sto. Domingo, Wawa, Daan Bago, Lusungan, Kapunitan, Daan Pare, Sta. Elena and Puting
Buhangin. These areas will be retained and serve as protection for the inland residents from storm surges
particularly for 100-year return period typhoons.
Agricultural lands in the upland areas of Barangays Gen. Lim, Bilolo, Sabatan and Daan Pare exposed
to high risks in flooding along waterways and landslides needs to improve the utilization of the land for
agricultural products. Currently there are patches of idle lands. Farm lots in these barangays are mostly
planted with mango that are recently experiencing a great decline. Mango trees are refusing to be
productive in the last 3 years. Farmers are having a hard time recouping their losses. The current investors
in agri-industry like Bounty Fresh and SMC involved in poultry raising (broiler) are occupying large areas.
Given the required 1000-meter distance between industries, opening this area for additional locators
must be done. Local farmers may be encouraged to partner with potential investors to reduce the
overhead cost of production.
The lands located in the eastern portion of Sta. Elena, Daan Pare and Putting Buhangin area has low
susceptibility to flood and landslide that makes the area prime area for industrial, commercial and
residential uses. It is projected that an increasing densification will happen in this area brought about by
market forces. Land values will escalate as soon as the big companies of SMC and SMDC start
construction and operations in the area.
N. Comparative Advantages and Competitive Edge
Orion has the available land area open for agricultural, agro-industrial and light industrial uses. Its
proximity to the Municipality of Limay, Bagac and Mariveles makes it a good alternative site for agro
and industrial investments. It is also a good site for businesses that will provide the products and services
that the three LGUs will need to sustain the requirements working in their local industries. The forest land
in the upland areas of the four barangays of Puting Buhangin, Gen. Lim, Sabatan and Bilolo are
considered as sites for eco-tourism activities. Orion shares Mount Samat with the Municipality of Pilar.
The forest area can be a point of collaboration with the municipality in establishing a mutually beneficial
eco-tourism program linked to the Port of Orion.
One advantage is the Port of Orion that is open for transporting cargo. The Port can open it for daily
shuttling of tourists, locals and transients to and from Manila and other points of nearby regions along
the coastline of the Manila Bay. The Port area will be linked with the proposed road network that aims
to ease mobility of both people and goods in and outside of the municipality. The proposed road
network connecting the upland area with the agro-industrial areas and the New Town will be included
in the revised zoning ordinance to ensure its realization.
The presence of groundwater supply in all barangays will provide for current water demand. The
Municipality has other surface water sources that they will consider in the preparation of their Bulk water
supply master plan. The Municipal Government particularly the executive and legislative offices realized
the need for stable supply of water that will support the consumption of future population and business
locators. They understand that they cannot rely on the water supply being extracted in different
groundwater sources.
Another advantage of any LGU in Bataan is that they have minimal risks for natural disasters particularly
for hydro-meteorological hazards. The Municipal Government is working on projects that will enhance

their resiliency towards flooding, landslides and earthquakes. One such initiative is the provision of
easements along all road networks and infrastructures in their draft zoning ordinance.
O. Functional Role of the Municipality
As described in the Bataan PDPFP, Orion is a Medium Town with a Secondary Urban Center A or one
that will provide provincial services and administration with functions like comprehensive shopping,
tertiary health and education services and processing and marketing. Orion has the PPA port that is
considered strategic for the fast transportation of processed products. The Municipal Government agrees
and adheres to the designated role given by the Provincial Government but aims to provide more and
be specific in translating its function within the whole province. Orion will be the gateway for transporting
people and goods through the Port of Orion as well as provider of goods and services that will assist its
industrializing neighbors.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2
A. Vision, Mission and Objectives
Vision
The Municipality previously adapted the slogan SULONG UDYONG! The slogan stands for ‘Sumusulong,
Umuusbong, Lumalagong Orion NGayon na Udyong!’. The Filipino slogan captures the vision statement
in English.
“A resilient municipality of empowered citizenry living in a

vibrant economy sustained by a responsive and transparent leadership”
Mission
Providing quality services and equal opportunities towards a sustainable economy.
Objectives
The Vision Statement for the Municipality of Orion serves as a description of the future state of the
municipality as desired by its people, which is both realistic and achievable.
The Vision Statement of the previous CLUP of Orion for 2005 to 2035 is:
We, the people of ORION, envision our municipality as a clean and green Agro-Industrial Center and the
Development Gateway of Bataan, where God-loving and empowered citizens dwell in a well-planned,
reliable, attractive and environment–friendly community, with a productive and self-reliant economy, guided
by an empowered and development-oriented local government.
During the Vision Reality Gap Workshop held last March 08, 2017, the descriptors and success indicators
for each development sector were identified wherein the municipality’s major plans and programs shall
be based. The participants in the visioning workshop aims to have the following:
Characteristics of the People of Orion and its Community

They envisioned that the people of Orion are well-balanced, literate, competent and well-disciplined.
Orion recently ranked 5th in Human Development Index within the province of Bataan. The target for the
next ninie (9) years is for Orioneses to have a long and healthy life, are literate or having high
percentage of high school graduates and zero dropout rate, and have a decent standard of living,
denoting that majority of the population has their own houses and the average family income of each
household is relatively high.
Currently, with the anti-drug campaign of the national government, Orion is a drug- free municipality
and has the lowest crime rate within the whole province. This they would like to sustain even without the
anti-drug campaign.
As a community, the participants want every person and community of Orion to be resilient. Resilient in
the sense that they can withstand calamities, reducing or having a zero casualty status for every disaster

and minimum damages to properties. Resiliency is basically recovering from disasters rapidly. They
would like to have a community that both conducive and livable for all Orionese.
Structure of the Built Environment

Orion desires to live in an environment that is adaptive, accessible, sufficient and disaster-resilient.
Adaptive to the rapid development pace of the municipality by means of modernizing all critical
facilities, provision and maintenance of basic services to all households especially those in far flung
barangays, and continuous rehabilitation and construction of roads and bridges to make Orion more
accessible to other neighboring communities and ultimately create an adequate and well maintained
municipality for all its residents.
Another facet of Orion is a disaster-resilient built environment. They believed that this could be attained
through strict implementation of standards for building structures and by removal and relocation of
structures and ISFs in danger zones to safe areas. This in turn will facilitate their aim of having zero
casualty and minimum damage to properties during calamities, thus making Orion a more safe and
livable municipality.
State of the Natural Environment

Orioneses desire to have a conducive and sustainable environment. They know that this can be attained
by protecting the forest land and municipal waters. One strategy is retaining its productive agricultural
lands. Another strategy is to fully implement their approved waste management plan. The plan aims to
maintain cleanliness, improve the health conditions of the community and preserve the natural environment
for its people.
Character of the Local Economy

Currently there is an increasing trend of commercial businesses wanting to be part of the local economy.
The participants all wanted to sustain this interest as well as expand it. They want their local economy to
be vibrant, dynamic and self-sufficient. Vibrant through increase in the number of businesses in all
economic sectors and number of available employment for the local labor force.
They want the local economy dynamic by establishing partnerships with local and big corporations that
will ensure tie-ups with local farmers for their agricultural products such as rice, fish, livestock, and high
value commercial crops (HVCC). This will increase the job opportunities for their young population and
increase the average family income. Once increase in businesses is established and the local agricultural
sector has a healthy partnership with the business sector, only then can they say that the local economy
is self-sufficient.
Quality of the Local Leadership

To pursue and achieve the vision the participants understood that they need a responsive and transparent
local leadership. Responsive through efficient and accessible government services. The Municipal
Government aims to increase the number of public service facilities and services particularly in remote
barangays.
They also want to improving their ranking in the National Competitiveness Index. This will entail Improving
the business processing time and making it cheaper for the business sector to establish their businesses
anywhere in the municipality. Establishment of One-Stop-Shop for business permitting is one strategy
and another is the conduct of client satisfaction surveys to determine their level of services as well as
institutionalizing government transparency and thus in the long run establishing trust amongst its
constituents. The client satisfaction surveys will serve as a feedback mechanism for the LGU. The

implementation of their various development project can now be assessed through the surveys and
determine its initial impacts from its beneficiaries.
For its citizenry, the participants envisions an empowered citizenry. This will be achieved through the
active participation of the citizenry in the different development programs of the Municipal Government.
For the Municipal Government employees who participated the series of workshops and provided their
insights and inputs, empowerment is definitely present.
B. Development Strategies
The proposed comprehensive land use plan of Orion is aligned with the national, regional and provincial
medium-term development plans. The recently concluded Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022
anchored on the AmBisyonNatin2040 of the Duterte Administration’s Socio-economic agenda has
translated its ‘matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay’ vision through its targets. The targets themselves
can be considered as visions of any Filipino. The PDP targets are:
a. The Philippines will be an upper middle-income country by 2022.

b. Growth will be more inclusive as manifested by a lower poverty incidence in the rural areas, from
30 percent in 2015 to 20 percent in 2022.
c. The Philippines will have a high level of human development by 2022.
d. The unemployment rate will decline from the current 5.5 percent to 3.5 percent in 2022.
e. There will be greater trust in government and in society.
f. Individuals and communities will be more resilient.
g. Filipinos will have greater drive for innovation.
These targets will be pursued through the three major pillars of ‘Malasakit’, ‘Pagbabago’, and ‘Patuloy
na Pag-unlad’. The plan identifies the specific strategy per pillar (see Figure 2.1 below).
Figure 2.1 PDP 2017-2022 Overall Strategic Framework

The updated comprehensive land use plan of Orion aims to pursue all three targets of the PDP through
the four development districts. Each development district aims to optimize the use of land, natural
resources and available labor force. Integrated in these development districts is the consideration of
natural hazards particularly for flooding, storm surges and rain-induced landslides. Noteworthy of the
districts is the preparation for the national government’s infrastructure program that will cater to
increasing private sector investments on agriculture and manufacturing/processing industries. The
‘Build!Build!Build!’ program of the Duterte administration will have both direct and indirect impacts to the
development progress of Orion. The Municipality in anticipation of these impact has identified
development zones that will cater to these infrastructure projects and their counterpart economic support
projects.
At the regional level, the development zones identified in the updated CLUP is also aligned with the
approved Central Luzon Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 (NEDA R3). The Central Luzon
Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 has their Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) that
adopted the three strategies that aims to optimize the use of land and resources while acknowledging
the limitations and hazards faced by the region. The following strategies are defined as:
a. Concentration – distribution of population in existing urban areas and metropolitan centers

according to urban hierarchy, and following the principles of densification, compaction and smart
growth. This strategy has a 5-tiered hierarchy. Larger settlements in terms of population are
positioned in the upper tiers while centers with smaller population occupy the lower tiers of the urban
hierarchy. Smaller settlements, specifically those identified to have strategic roles (e.g. eco-tourism
development; transportation hubs; gateway, industrial, freeports, and science cites) are placed in
the upper levels of the hierarchy. Under the LSDF, regional centers outside Metro Manila will be
developed, supported by sub-regional, provincial and local cities in a cascading manner.
The W-growth corridor spatial strategy of Central Luzon hastened the development of the following
emerging regional growth centers: Metro Subic, Metro Balanga and Metro Baliuag. Metro Subic and
Metro Balanga are critical to the development of Greater Capital Region (GCR).
Orion’s development zones reflect the concentration patterns of settlements. It uses the approach of
densification within the old town area wherein mixed use is encouraged and zoned. Identification of
main commercial business district along main road networks were done to regulate the densification
pattern. The number of floor levels for buildings for each development district were identified and
vary from one another to accommodate any future investment demand for building height.
b. Connectivity – seamless integration of urban centers, production areas, and protection areas
through infrastructure development. This strategy aims to enhance the linkages of communication,
transportation (land, sea, air), and economic infrastructure systems to:
i. Increase access and to improve the efficiency of markets,
ii. Merge the growth and development of settlements according to specific urban and regional
plans, and
iii. Reduce vulnerability during emergency situation by increasing redundancy of transportation
routes, communication and other infrastructure facilities.
Orion’s Central Business District is connected to the mixed-use character of its neighboring
Municipality of Pilar. This was done to facilitate a seamless effort in catering to any overflow of
urban sprawl coming from the said municipality. The commercial spaces demanded by urbanization
of Metro Balanga dictates that the succeeding LGUs connected to the Bataan National Road
(national road) traversing all three LGUs should have similar land uses.

The road network connecting all four development districts assures fast mobility and available
access. The proposed road network is included in the draft zoning ordinance. This is make sure that
the road network will be realized in the future thus ensuring the preferred spatial form of
development. The road network also ensures mobility in any emergencies or disasters.
The New Town District is connected to current and future economic activities in the Municipality of
Limay. The allocation of area for small to medium industry within the boundary of Orion and Limay
aims to accommodate any spills from Limay that which they cannot or fail to accommodate in the
future. The New Town District will also cater to providing products and services not available in the
industrial areas of Limay.
c. Vulnerability Reduction – hazard mitigation, exposure minimization, protection of elements at risk,

and enhancement of adaptive capacity. This will be integrated with concentration and connectivity
objectives. Securing the safety of settlements and ensuring the sustainable operation of production
and value-chain processes during geologic and hydro-meteorological threats may be straight
forward but not necessarily easy to achieve. The following principles on vulnerability reduction and
land use conflict resolution will be adopted in the region:
i. Safety cannot be compromised. Settlements in danger zones or areas highly restricted from
urban development have to be relocated or provided with necessary mitigating measures.
ii. Conflicts between urban expansion and key production areas should be resolved in favor
of the latter, provided that provision of expansion are recognized and are in place.
Transportation routes and facilities need to be an integral part of protection plans in order
to channel growth into areas that can accommodate them. As mentioned earlier, the
preferred way of accommodating faster growth is through higher densities within the
existing built-up areas, with appropriate infrastructure and services.
iii. Eco-tourism, agri-forestry, and urban amenities can be part of the resolution involving
conflicts between production and protection areas. Both should have market values that
reinforce their respective roles.
iv. Where infrastructure and transportation routes cannot avoid passing through a disastrous
area or protected area, alternative routes through an alignment that is not subject to the
same threat should be built. Ideally, all major regional and provincial routes should have
such redundancy.
v. Land use planning and zoning cannot fully address vulnerability issues. They can limit
densities in areas susceptible to disasters, channel the direction of growth to avoid hazard-
prone areas, and encourage de-concentration of service networks to reduce the possibility
of total damage or disruption during emergency period. However, they need to be
augmented by other measures that are more effective in dealing with potential disasters.
The four development districts of Orion considered the level of risks to specific hazards using data
from MGB and DOST-PAGASA-NOAH and the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA).
Overlays of hazard maps where instrumental in identifying high risk areas within the municipality.
These areas were treated with concern in identifying the allowable uses per district. That is why the
Central Business District encourages increase in building height to reduce the impacts of flooding and
at the same time pursue the strategy of concentration or densification.
To reduce the impacts of storm surges, the coastal areas within the CBD are allotted for fish ponds
while in the New Town District, light industrial uses are allowed along the perimeter of the port area.

The municipality also aims to ensure all easements within their river system and tributaries will be
maintained by zoning them as hazard areas.
The three strategies of the LSDF is still captured in the Bataan Provincial Development and Physical
Framework Plan 2013-2020. The Provincial Government’s vision of being the “preferred location
for eco-industrial investments leading to the highest Human Development Index in the Philippines“,
acknowledges the need for protection from environmental abuses as well as the threats of
environmental disasters. The PDPFP used a hierarchy of settlements and growth centers and has
Balanga as its center. But since the plan was earlier finished, the Bataan Provincial government needs
to work on adjusting the plan particularly for the programs and project to align it with the new
medium-term development plans of the national and regional government.
In the PDPFP, the first level in the hierarchy is the Primary Urban Center B, with indicator functions
like specialist medical facilities, with offices of the National Government, with tourism facilities and
functioning as the inter-regional centers. Level two (2) is the Secondary Urban Center A with
indicator functions of comprehensive shopping, tertiary health and education services, processing and
marketing and serves as the center for provincial services and administration. And the third level
is the Secondary Urban Center B with indicator functions of entertainment, full range of convenience
shops, extension services and functioning as small agri-processing and services center. Hierarchy of
centers was based on the functional role and services available in each of the municipalities in
relation to the development of the province.
Balanga City was classified as Primary Urban Center B, being the capital town of the province and
the site of almost all provincial offices of national agencies operating in the province. Secondary
Urban Center A comprised the municipalities of Hermosa, Orion, Limay and Morong.
The municipality of Orion is the fourth most densely populated municipality sharing more than seven
percent (7.0%) of the population of Bataan. Orion in the 7-year plan is that of a Medium Town with
a Secondary Urban Center A or one that will provide provincial services and administration with
functions like comprehensive shopping, tertiary health and education services and processing and
marketing. Orion has the PPA port that is considered strategic for the fast transportation of
processed products.
C. Development Concept and Structure Plan (text and map)
The Municipality of Orion formulated and studied 3 different scenarios which went through rigorous
process of assessment from the first time it was conceived in a workshop last March 08, 2017.
This section presents the three spatial strategies presented for the Municipality of Orion. These are the
“Do-Nothing-Scenario”, “New Town Development", and the “Multi-Nodal Development”. The general
descriptions and possible implications of the corresponding spatial strategy are presented.
1. Do-Nothing Scenario
In this scenario, the concentration of the urban growth will expand naturally based on present trends,
without conscious intervention on the government’s part. Hence, the term “Do-Nothing”.

Description
The built up residential area of Barangays Arellano, Bagumbayan, Lati, Villa Angeles will spill over
North to the Barangays of Balagtas, Sto. Domingo, Camachile, Calungusan and Bantan converting their
farms and fish ponds. To the South, the lowlands of Barangays Puting Buhangin and Daang Pare and
the fishponds of Barangay Sta. Elena are more likely where the residential areas will expand as the
Barangay Captains had pointed out. Informal settlers may continue to sprawl along the coast of Manila
Bay as well as the uplands where they are hard to inspect.
Some properties along the Bataan National Road and Roman Super Highway will become commercial
or mixed use. Because of this trend, the population will be wanting to reside closer to the growing
economic activity and aside from the aforementioned horizontal residential growth, other stakeholders
will answer this with vertical development.
Industrial facilities will scatter across the municipality with no delineation from residential areas.
Consequently, this will also invite unsupported ISFs because of the livelihood opportunities coming along
with it.
Figure 2.2 Do-Nothing Scenario
What it takes to realize the urban form

Much of the efforts for this kind of development will be coming from the private sector of minimal
investments and from their own prerogative. Conversion of idle agricultural lands will be encouraged
and prime agricultural lands are more likely to follow. In the existing residential areas, retrofitting would
be the solution of most to accommodate their spatial needs. Shophouses, residential homes with small

businesses, will promulgate along the major roads as the land owners will want to take advantage of
their location and of the buying power of the growing population.
The governing body will not be required to make much influence in the realization of this form. Albeit
the government will still implement all related laws and regulations like the NBC, the local community
and outside investors will not be as guided where they will allocate their investments.
Implications when the urban form is realized

The absence of effort in this development will inevitably cause it to have many negative impacts. The
existing built up area traversing the Bataan National Road and Tomas Del Rosario St. may become too
dense and too dynamic for the current utilities provided to sustain. Without government intervention
providing wide and looping roads for the growing need for vehicular transports, the current road
network may become insufficient resulting to traffic, increased pollution and ultimately hazardous to
pedestrians. The existing drainage systems will also not be capable for the additional load of future
densification.
An imbalance of land use allocation will also occur. Uncontrolled conversion of agricultural lands and
fishponds in the lowlands and coastal areas to become residential or commercial areas will only thrust
the development farther in the pertained Barangays leaving the slowly growing residential areas in the
upland with deficiencies on electricity and water or none at all. The spotted industrial zones will cause
health hazards to the community and as there will be no limitation of settling besides these areas, people
will want to live closer. This strategy will also agitate potential investors as they will see how this was not
given time and consideration.
Leaving the municipality to grow naturally on its own would mean that disaster preparedness would
come secondary to priorities in the mind of the community. Hazard identified areas will be neglected
and will still be developed for settlement. Developed areas already in hazard zones will not have any
mitigation against risks making them prone to casualties. Improper location for critical public facilities
may happen.
2. New Town Development

In this spatial strategy, there will be two foci of urban growth, one is the existing built-up area which is
the Old Town. The other focus will be the development of the New Town.
Description
In the New Town Development, the focus of growth would be shared by the existing built up area of
Barangays Balut, Arellano, Wawa Pag-asa, Bagumbayan, Lati, Villa Angeles, and Capunitan, with
Barangays Sta. Elena and Puting Buhangin. The former, which would then compose the ‘Old Town’, will
become more commercialized following the current presence of a prominent fast food chain and
development may start to build vertically. Being directly accessible to Balanga City, urban sprawl
expansion for residential use will spread to Barangays Camachile, Balagtas, Bilolo, Santo Domingo and
San Vicente.
The urbanization of the Old Town will be considerably manageable as there are fewer land available
for development compared to the southern part of the municipality where the New Town will stand. The
New Town’s prime magnet for development is the Port of Orion and the numerous lands owned by the
conglomerate of San Miguel Corporation's (SMC), that according to initial talks are aimed for industrial
use. Accessory uses such as housing for employees may be allocated and supplementary commercial
spaces will also be provided. Once the Port and SMC start their development in the area, location of
investors providing settlements and commercial businesses will spill over to Barangays Wakas and Daang

Pare. The upland areas of Barangays of Gen. Lim, Sabatan and Daang Pare will remain as it is too far
from the pivots of development.
Figure 2.3 New Town Development

To make this urban form happen, it will require infrastructure support from the municipal government for
transportation, water and power demands of the investors. As identified, SMC already bought large
portions of land area in Barangays Sta. Elena and Puting Buhangin and it is expected that they will
utilize it for their business. Since this is their initiative, they will rely on the Municipal Government to make
construction and business operations as smoothly as possible. Citizens, either local of Orion or from
outside will take advantage of this occurrence and start investing around those areas spreading the
development outside from the built-up concentration.
Having a New Town to function will mean duplicating facilities of the Old Town. With the expect
densification of the private land for optimum business profits, additional government social support
infrastructure will be considered for the future community to be conducive and livable. Existing road
networks will require upgrading to accommodate the traffic load and new ones will be needed. Given
the current road network quality in the area, the Municipal government needs to work out the RROW of
future roads to facilitate the mobility needed for product transportation to and from the Port and within
the commercial areas surrounding it.

The Old Town will still continue to grow. Conversion of idle lands into residential settlements will happen
as needed and prime agricultural lands might follow.

The urban growth will spread out laterally from the Old Town to the New Town. It will let the existing
built up area breathe, if only for a while, as the density of population turns towards farther south.
Residential expansion towards Pilar is unavoidable however since it is closer to Balanga City and this
would mean diminishing of production areas.
Having the Port of Orion be re-opened will significantly alter the municipality's urban transformation.
Being the docking point of Bataan, its foot traffic will multiply and will increase its visibility amongst
regions. Migrants will also more likely to consider living in Orion's thriving New Town because of its rising
value. Encouraging the growth of the New Town will contribute to the foundation of the port's
maintenance. Economic activity will bloom as well as it becomes easily accessible from Manila and even
Batangas making transportation of products faster and cost-effective.
SMC will account for a large land area of the New Town which most will be industrial in use. People
wanting to get nearer to the node will be at risk of certain hazards without the municipal's clear guidance.
3. Multi-Nodal Development
Figure 2.4 Multi Nodal Development

Description
In the Multi-Nodal development spatial strategy, there would be four centers of growth across the
municipality with each having their own identity.
Growth Center 1: Mixed Use Town Center

The existing built-up area in Barangays Balut, Arellano, Wawa Pag-asa, Bagumbayan, Lati, Villa
Angeles, and Capunitan will be the areas for the Mixed-Use node. The current presence of various
commercial establishments including a fastfood chain (considered as an indicator of urban growth) and
a prominent convenience store, assures a certain amount of plausibility for this area’s dynamism of
people's investments. The National Road will be among the firsts to showcase properties with vertical
expansion as the residential becomes Class Basic R-2 to R-4 with structures up to four storey high while
Teodoro Del Rosario St., being perpendicular from Roman Highway, will eventually turn into a
commercial strip, taking advantage of the access to the center of this node.
As the center of the node becomes concentrated with activities, the neighboring Barangays of San
Vicente, Sto. Domingo, Daang Bilolo, and Calungusan and Bantan will have to accommodate spill overs
of residential area that the built-up cannot host.
Barangay Camachile however has a particular point of interest. Given the large plots of fishponds
located in the area and roads lined with fruit bearing trees. This is a potential eco-tourism spot where
tourists can do a quick stopover amongst the fishponds for educational tours, dining and fishing activities
as well as fruit picking along the road.
The commercialization of the area will incur traffic congestion. A proposed road connecting the northern
area to the New Government Center will facilitate the increase traffic from Barangay Bantan to Sto.
Domingo.
Growth Center 2: New Town Development

The New Town will be prime area of industrial and commercial development with the current properties
bought by SMC in Barangays Sta. Elena and Puting Buhangin. The existing residential uses in the
barangays will remain but no future expansion or additional residential use will be allowed as the
allocations for expansion will be for accessory facilities that will support the new industrial zone such as
employee housing and community, public utilities and social services facilities. Commercial uses will be
allowed and regulated to serve the requirements of the New Town's populace, creating a dynamic and
diversified district making it, in essence, also of a mixed-use node.
The re-opening of the Port of Orion will be one major catalyst for future development of the municipality.
Orion will now serve as point of entry by sea from the regions particularly the National Capital Region.
The Port will not just serve as a cargo port but also for commercial transport for Tourists and local
products. A transport terminal is needed to be installed outside of the Port to facilitate and manage
traffic that will be generated by this change. Moreover, Logistics will not be limited only to land travel
which would make it more appealing to outside investors.
Agricultural lots will form as buffer zone to ensure public safety from the light industrial zone's operations.
Mixed use settlement will expand then to the lowland areas of Barangays Daang Pare and Puting
Buhangin.
Growth Center 3: Agro-Industrial Corridor

The current Agro-Industrial situation of the municipality is that it spreads laterally from Barangay Gen.
Lim to Daang Pare. To manage the growth, an Agro-Industrial Corridor will be formed taking into account

already what is established by the existing industry. It will run from Barangays Gen.Lim, Bilolo, Sabatan,
Daang Pare and will form a T-shape at Barangay Puting Buhangin. All this development will be
delineated from the urban growth areas of the lowland by the Roman Expressway.
Because of the additional load to the volume and requirements of traffic due to the development, a
series of loop roads are recommended to be constructed. The roads of Barangay Gen. Lim, Pita/ EVA-
Aeta, Palonatin and Patok/Mabato will be connected with segments at their ends. A new road will be
constructed from Brgy. Bilolo's Kataasan Road which will fork to Gen. Lim and Puting Buhangin. The
infrastructure support will make the operations of businesses efficient.
Additional roads and strategic planning will entice investors as they will be able to see clearly that a
proper allocation for Agro-Industrial businesses was made.
Growth Center 4: Eco-tourism Development

The upland area of Barangays Gen. Lim, Sabatan, and Daang Pare are mostly Protected Forest Lands
and private farm lots. Because of its classification, the best way to utilize this resource is to make it as
the node of Orion's Eco-tourism development. With hectares of lots studded with mango trees, this area
will be ideal to become the Wellness Tourism Center of Bataan.
The existing farm lots located in the area can be transformed into eco-farms that will open for tourism.
In these farms, tourists can visit during harvest time for direct buying of products. The farm owners has
the option of transforming their farms to wellness centers offering yoga sessions, spas, organic food or
serve as retreat homes, a home away from their busy lives. The more adventurous type can discover the
municipal waters including the Tala River.

For this form, the government needs to persuade farm owners to participate actively in developing the
area as an eco-tourism destination. No residential use such as subdivisions will be allowed in the area.
The objective is to maintain the agricultural character of the area while infusing tourism and settlement
uses. The current farm owners may sell their farms but as farm lots therefore ensuring its productive use.
A policy for this is needed to assist farm owners. The farm lot approach also will mitigate the potential
land slide hazard of the area. The Municipal Government will provide the needed roads for mobility for
tourists as well as for the logistical needs of the Agro-Industrial corridors.
Large percentage of land will be subject for conversion following the creation of the Agro-Industrial
Corridor. The Municipality of Orion will need to implement certain guidelines and zoning ordinances to
delineate the boundaries of the industrial zones. This will be an essential factor for the health and safety
of the people.
In order to attract the target investors, the necessary infrastructure support should be constructed or
possibly presented to them with captivating arrangements for promising PPPs. Actions similar to this will
test the governance's responsiveness, transparency and empowerment all for the betterment.

Having a Multi-Nodal Development will mean the organized distribution of land uses according to the
Barangays' rightful potential. Every portion will have their own role to attain and maintain so
development will not just happen in one or two districts. Because of this, the population will spread out
the municipality and will not just be concentrated in the Town Center.

When this spatial strategy is realized, the municipality will be able to provide various employment
opportunities; hiring its own workforce instead of going to neighboring towns. Mixed use development
with commercial establishments will have a proper land allocation since still a large portion of agricultural
production will be retained. The Agro-Industrial Corridor and SMC's investments will undoubtedly
generate sustainable jobs all the more so by utilizing the Port of Orion to provide other means of logistics.
With the promotion of culture and tourism, Orion will be more known to neighboring regions. Foot traffic
will increase which translates to additional revenues. The morale of the populace will boost as they will
rediscover the richness of their society and natural resources.
Proposed CLUP Outcome and Output Indicators

Upon presentation of the three spatial options to the stakeholders, an evaluation was made aligning
them with their developed vision/goals descriptors. The Goal Achievement Matrix (GAM) was made as
an exercise on the July 12-14, 2017 workshop at The Mansion Hotel, Subic Bay.
With the GAM exercise, all the descriptors for each sector are listed, and then the participants assigned
percentages or weights to each sector based on their own perspectives. After which, they assigned points
from -3 (reflecting that the particular spatial strategy greatly contradicts to the descriptor) to +3
(reflecting that the spatial strategy completely realizes the descriptor). The points are then multiplied to
each of their relative weights to get their equivalent scores. Lastly, the points for each spatial strategy
are added up to get their total score.
Table 2. 1 Vision/Goals and Alternative Development Thrusts

From the accomplished GAM, the Do-Nothing scenario got the lowest total average score for
contradicting to the attainment of sustainable and conducive environment. It also earned negative scores
for not being able to contribute to the progress of infrastructure and utilities.
The Multi-Nodal Development garnered the highest score among the three scenarios. It proved to be the
most catalytic strategy for the vision and goals of the Municipality on all sectors.
Targeted Land Use Allocation and Proposed Expansion/ Recovery/Rehabilitation Areas

With the spatial strategy decided on, a series of workshops kept refining the Multi-Nodal Development
Strategy’s character; Their boundaries and sub-uses more established. The four identified nodes were
given appropriate terms as ‘Districts’.
The Mixed-Use node become the Central Business District (CBD) encompassing the Barangays of
Bantan, Calungusan, Santo Domingo, San Vicente, the eastern part of Gen. Lim, Bilolo, Sabatan and
Daang Pare from the Roman Super Highway, Camachile, Balagtas, Arellano, Balut, Bagumbayan,
Wawa, Pag-Asa, Daang Bago, Daang Bilolo, Lati, Lusungan, Villa Angeles, Capunitan, and Wakas. The
expansion provided for settlement in this district will entail the reclassification of additional agricultural
land to accommodate future demand. The CBD aims to even out the distribution of settlement and
commercial land uses as well as redirect future locators/residents towards safer areas away from
identified flood prone and other hazard areas.
Another concern that the CBD would like to allocate spaces that will ensure the installation of septic and
drainage systems. The current Urban core has housing units without proper sewerage and drainage
provisions. The Municipal government is planning to explore infrastructure projects that will provide this
gap. One option being studied is the relocation of ISFs living within the urban core to a safe and well-
planned housing site.
The New Town name was retained. Fruitful discussions amongst stakeholders led to increasing the total
land coverage than in previous studies to take advantage of its industrial character as support for the
activities in Limay. The Barangays of Sta. Elena, Puting Buhangin and the southern part of Daang Pare
after Damulog Road all make up the New Town. Similar with the CBD, the New Town requires residential
expansion and several farmlands had been identified to answer this need.
The Agro-Industrial Corridor is now the Agro-Production District or AgProd. The current area coverage
is less than what was previously proposed. The land area reduced from the AgProd was transferred to
the New Town. The southwestern part from the Roman Super Highway of Barangays Gen. Lim, Sabatan,
and Daang Pare, north of Damulog road, comprised the AgProd minus the classified protected areas
that form part of the Eco-Tourism District. Due to its susceptibility to rain-induced landslide hazards no

further settlements are encouraged within the district to prevent calamities. In addition, it will be utilized
as a means for a more productive Agro-Production district.
Figure 2. 5 Proposed Land Use Zones
D. The Land Use Plan

The finalization of the Multi-Nodal Strategy Map according to the best configuration and categorized
into districts enabled the Municipality of Orion to form and detail the Proposed Land Use Plan
analytically. On a series of workshops from September 26 to 28, 2017, the Land Use Plan passed
through diligent assessment and verification with consideration of all the raised concerns during the public
consultation made on September 07, 2017.

Proposed Land Use Plan and Map
Figure 2. 6 Commercial Business District Boundary
Central Business District (CBD)

The CBD is comprised of settlements, commercial areas and auxiliary services. Because of the constrained
area in the urban growth, such may come in the form of mixed use establishments. Areas along major
thoroughfares, Camino Road at Brgy. Sto. Domingo and Tomas Del Rosario - Soriano St. at Bilolo and
Daang Bilolo, are for mixed use development. Properties along Bataan National Road from Calungusan
to Wakas and along Roman Super Highway are for commercial use. Because of this, a proposed bypass
road from Brgy. Balagtas to Balut will be constructed to allow decongestion of high traffic expected at
Bataan National Road. Some agricultural lands will be reclassify to accommodate the growing need for
residential expansion. Plots of these lands are located in the Barangays of Calungusan and Santo
Domingo.
The relocation of the Municipal Hall from the urban core of San Vicente to Sto. Domingo will help jump-
start the commercial urban growth of the vicinity. To help support this development and alleviate the
foreseen generation of traffic, a series of road connectors were proposed. To accommodate people
coming from the Bantan, Calungusan and even from the Municipality of Pilar, one proposed connector
road from Bantan Elementary School and closes at Camino road traversing through the agriculture plots

of Brgy. Sto. Domingo needs to be constructed. The other two proposed roads will connect the Roman
Super Highway to the Bataan National Road offering different routes and giving access to the crossed
lots.
Although the CBD will act as the Municipality’s cradle for local economic movement, much of the
agriculture and fisheries production areas, especially for aqua-production will be retained because of
their high productivity. The reclassification of agri-lands will be limited particularly for production areas.
Roads considered as Visual Corridors such as the case of the prime agricultural lot in Brgy. Bantan along
Bataan National Road will be maintained undisturbed. The trees lining along the barangay road of
Calungusan and Camachile with their backdrops of vast fishponds will be preserved as well.
Figure 2. 7 New Town Boundary
New Town
The New Town, which Land Use is generally Industrial by nature, caters to the existing land procurement
of big corporations like SMC as well as to capture the potential spill-over of investments from Limay and
Mariveles. This is particular for the proposed industrial park in Brgy. Sta. Elena and Puting Buhangin.
Because of Limay’s flourishing industrial operations, the Municipality wanted to capture potential
investments on auxiliary services to support the increasing economic activities as well as the traffic that
will be created when the Port of Orion is in full operation.

Land Uses similar to CBD are present in the New Town to support the locators’ requirement for for housing
and mercantile. They will be limited only around the Roman Super Highway, on the lowlands of Daang
Pare and Puting Buhangin and in Sta. Elena, to avoid the health hazards brought about by the industrial
facilities upland.
Figure 2. 8 Agro Production District Boundary
Agro-Production District (AgProd)

The Agro-Production District (AgProd) runs from Roman Superhighway up until mid-terrain of Barangays
Gen. Lim, Bilolo, Sabatan and Daang Pare of which mostly consists of agro-industrial lands. These plots
can be used from cultivating crops to raising livestock. To provide efficient mobility for their operations,
a layout of roads was proposed. One passage will run parallel with Roman Superhighway, transecting
the barangay roads coming from it towards the upland creating loop roads that will ease logistics
especially with the expected sizes of transport vehicles. Another road network that will support the
commerce of AgProd will connect all the dead ends of these barangay roads.
Existing built up settlement areas are to be retained but the ones near Roman Superhighway are
encouraged to become mixed use. Any other future pursuit of expansion, including inland resorts, will
only be allowed given it is a kilometer away from any agro-industrial facility. The space between them
shall be production areas or buffer zones.

Figure 2.9 Eco-Tourism District Boundary
Eco-Tourism District (EcoTour)

The Eco-Tourism District is consequently the Forest Park Protected Area of Brgy. Gen. Lim, Sabatan and
Daang Pare. Identified tourists spots, the Tala River and a locally well-known waterfall will be supported
with facilities and infrastructure appropriate and in harmony with the surroundings. Mountain resorts
housing lodgings, restaurants, souvenir shops and outdoor recreational areas all contributing to the idea
of having a Wellness Tourism Center where the Municipality can be proud of offering excellence in a
holistic tranquil retreat are developments to be promoted within the district.

E. Land and Water Use Policies
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

The Central Business District is an area within the Municipality generally intended for mixed-use
development. It shall consist of areas for residential (intended for dwelling/housing purposes),
commercial (intended for trading/services/business purposes) and institutional (government offices,
hospitals/clinics, academic/research and convention centers) uses. It shall also include areas for agro-
tourism development, and retain all productive agricultural lands.
ALLOWABLE USES
1. General Residential including
● Home industry classified as cottage industry,
● Recreational facilities for the exclusive use of the members of the family residing within the
premises,
● Parking buildings (aboveground/underground),
● Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the principal uses
2. General Commercial
3. General Institutional
NEW TOWN
The New Town is the Municipality’s expansion area generally intended to address the growing needs of
Orion. It shall consist of mixed-use development and light manufacturing or production industries.
ALLOWABLE USES
• All uses allowed in CBD
• Non-Pollutive/Non-Hazardous Industries
• Non-Pollutive/Hazardous Industries
• Pollutive/Non-Hazardous Industries
• Pollutive/Hazardous Industries
AGRO-PRODUCTION DISTRICT
The Agro-Production Zone includes areas intended for the cultivation of the soil, planting of crops,
growing of trees, raising of livestock, poultry, fish or aquaculture production, including the harvesting of
such farm products, and other farm activities and practices performed in conjunction with such farming
operations (AFMA). These include Protected Agricultural Areas (as defined by AFMA, CARL and related
issuances) as well as Production Agricultural Areas as may be declared by cities/ municipalities.
Regulations shall be in accordance with AFMA, CARL, Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government
Code of 1991 (LGC), Revised Forestry Code, Revised Public Land Act of 1937, NIPAS Act of 1992, and
specific proclamations of Forest Reservations, and related issuances as well as with approved Municipal
Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP), and related issuances.
ALLOWABLE USES
• Cultivation, raising and growing of staple crops
• Pastoral activities such as goat raising and cattle fattening
• Fishpond activities
• Poultry and piggery subject to the HLURB Rules and Regulation Governing the Processing of
Applications for Locational Clearance of Poultry and Piggery
• Rice/corn mill
• Agricultural research and experimentation facilities such as breeding stations, fish farms, nurseries,
demonstration farms, etc.

• Customary support facilities such as palay dryers, rice threshers and storage barns and warehouses
• Ancillary dwelling units/farmhouses for tillers and laborers
• Engaging home business such as dressmaking, tailoring, baking, running a sari-sari store and the like
• Home Industry Classified as cottage industry
• Drying, cleaning, curing and preserving of meat and its by-products and derivatives
• Flour mill, Cassava flour mill
• Manufacture of coffee
• Manufacture of prepared and unprepared animal feeds and other grain milling
• Weaving hemp textile, Jute spinning and weaving
• Milk processing plants (manufacturing filled, reconstituted or recombined milk, condensed or
evaporated)
• Butter and cheese processing plants
• Natural fluid milk processing (pasteurizing, homogenizing, vitaminizing, bottling of natural animal
milk and cream related products)
• Canning and preserving of fruits and fruit juices, of vegetables and vegetable juices/sauces
• Fish canning, Patis factory, Bagoong factory
• Manufacture of desiccated coconut
• Manufacture of starch and its products
• Manufacture of wines from fruit juices
• Vegetable oil mills, including coconut oil
• Muscovado sugar mill
• Cotton textile mill
• Manufacture/processing of other plantation crops e.g. pineapple, bananas, etc.
• Other commercial handicrafts and industrial activities utilizing plant or animal parts and/or products
as raw materials
• Other accessory uses incidental to agri-industrial activities
• Sugarcane milling (centrifugal and refined)
• Sugar refining
• Class "A" slaughterhouse/abattoir
• Class "AA" slaughterhouse/abattoir
ECO-TOURISM DISTRICT
Tourism project or tourist related activities developed or undertaken in compliance with the Department
of Tourism (DOT) Guidelines and Standards.
ALLOWABLE USES
• Agri-tourism, e.g. farm lots, fish ponds open to tourists
• Resort areas, e.g. mountain resort including accessory uses
• Theme parks, provided that:
o Its character is in harmony with the surroundings
• Heritage and Historical Sites
• Other related activities such as tree parks and botanical gardens
• Tourism accommodation such as:
- Cottages
- Lodging inns
- Restaurants
- Home stays
• Souvenir shops
• Open air or outdoor sports activities
• Food production and processing activities such as vegetables, fruits and plantation crop production

to sustain tourism industry
• Parking areas
FLOOD OVERLAY ZONE

FLD-OZ regulations are applied in areas identified as highly susceptible to flooding. The objective of
which is to protect the lives and properties of residents from the destructive impacts of flooding.
ALLOWABLE USES
Allowable uses shall be as provided in the respective Base Zone, subject to the following additional
regulations.
BUILDING DENSITY AND BULK REGULATIONS

• The Maximum Allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy (MAPSO) (defined in the NBC as the area
of ground coverage of Allowable Maximum Building Footprint), expressed as a percentage of the
total lot area, shall be:
- 20% for Parks and Recreation uses
- 30% for all other uses/ activities
• The MAPSO shall include all buildings and structures built or to be built on the lot.
• The Unpaved Surface Area (USA) (defined in the NBC as the true open space which should be of
exposed soil and planted, and located outside the building envelope) of developments shall:
- Not be less than 70% for Parks and Recreation uses
- Not be less than 60% for all other uses/ activities
LANDSLIDE OVERLAY ZONE

LSD-OZ regulations are applied in areas identified as highly susceptible to landslides. The objectives
of these regulations are to avoid/minimize potentials for landslide occurrence, and protect lives and
properties from its impacts.
ALLOWABLE USES
regulations.

• Maximum Allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy (MAPSO)
- 20% for Parks and Recreation uses
- 30% for all other uses/ activities
• Unpaved Surface Area (USA)
- Not be less than 70% for Parks and Recreation uses
- Not be less than 60% for all other uses/ activities
URBAN CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE

UCD-OZ regulations are applied to properties fronting both sides of Bataan National Road from
Calungusan River to the southern boundary of Brgy. Daang Bilolo and Wakas and of Camino Road from
the junction of Roman Superhighway to the closing point of the proposed road which would traverse
Brgy. Santo Domingo to Bantan. These also apply to the whole stretch of Roman Superhighway from the
boundary of Pilar to the boundary of Limay. These overlay regulations are intended to:
• Minimize roadside friction by reducing contact between vehicular through traffic and vehicle
movement to and from individual properties
• Ensure that pedestrian walks are free from encroachments of parked vehicles

• Ensure a friendly and vibrant urban environment by reducing the rigidity of streetscapes
ALLOWABLE USES
regulations.
PARKING LAYOUTS
• Under no circumstances shall vehicular parking be made to occupy road rights-of- way;
• The minimum setback of buildings from the right-of-way line of Roman Superhighway and Bataan
National Road shall be 10 meters and 5 meters for those along Camino Road;
• Parking layouts that cause the backing of vehicles onto Bataan National Road shall not be allowed;
• Parking spaces shall be provided with distinct entry and exit points, i.e., through driveways; and
• Parking spaces may be laid out along the building frontage within the property line.
FENCING
• Fences along the UCD of Roman Superhighway, Bataan National Road and Camino Road shall have
a maximum height of 2.40 meters;
• The base may be made of opaque materials, such as concrete hollow blocks, with a height no greater
than 0.60 meters from the street sidewalk elevation; the top portion of the fence shall be made of
see-through materials such as steel grills,
• Fences made of plants shall have a height of 2.40 meters.
HERITAGE OVERLAY ZONE

HTG-OZ regulations are applied in areas with historic centers/heritage zones. Its objectives are: 1) to
preserve existing historic structures/sites; and 2) to harmonize the design and construction of new ones
with the design of these historic structures/sites.
ALLOWABLE USES
• Uses allowed under Rule II. Land Use Policies and Regulations of the Guidelines, Policies and Standards
for the Conservation and Development of Historic Centers/ Heritage Zones by the National Historical
Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) shall apply to sites that the NHCP or National Museum (NM)
has declared Historic Centers or Heritage Zones, by virtue of RA 10066 (Heritage Act).
• For declared heritage structures, allowable uses shall be limited to:
- Museum
- Shops, offices, restaurants, craftsmen’s workshops and retail outlets
- Libraries
• For new construction, allowable uses shall be as provided in the base zones.

• Building height limit (BHL) for buildings within the zone shall not be more than the roof apex of the
declared heritage structure (Guidelines, Policies and Standards for the Conservation and
Development of Historic Centers/Heritage Zones, NHCP 2012)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE OVERLAY ZONE

PARK-OZ regulations are applied in areas for diversion/amusements and for the maintenance of
ecological balance in the community.

ALLOWABLE USES
• Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and playlots, gardens
• Parks and park structures such as playgrounds, jogging trails, bicycle lanes
• Plant nurseries
• Ground-level or underground parking structures/facilities
• Agriculture, silviculture, horticulture
• Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above such as offices, eateries/ canteens, parking,
kiosks, retail stores and toilet facilities

• Per the relevant provisions of the NBC and this Ordinance.
• The Building Height Limit is 6 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
• Subject to national locational guidelines and standards of concerned agencies.
F. Major Development Programs
Major development programs refer to priority programs that has gone through the prioritization process
of cross and inter-sectoral analysis meant to drive the development of Orion. These development
programs were extracted from the Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs) recommended in the VRG
and ranked using the Goal Achievement Matrix (GAM) method. Figure 2. 10 shows the process on how
the development programs were determined.
Figure 2. 10 Process on How Development Programs are Determined
The PPAs generated from the Descriptors of the VRG were determined by sector i.e. social, environment,
economic, infrastructure and institutional. For the social sector, the major programs focused on all its sub-
sectors, i.e. education, health, peace and order, and housing as well as those programs for women,
children and senior citizens. Under the education sub-sector, the projects concentrated on satisfying the
needs of Orion due to the increasing student population of several barangays. For health, the projects
are strong on enhancing health facilities including encouraging the people of Orion to change to a more
healthy and active lifestyle. Orion also targets to profile and create a master list of its population,
including migrants to monitor and easily determine the needs of its people. The other sub-sectors focused
on the construction, enhancement and rehabilitation of social facilities such as child development center,
Orion Coliseum, and socialized housing for informal settlers. Another project slated at the PPA list is the
institutionalization and regularization of essential positions for the implementation of social programs.

Programs for the environment sector considered the forest and coastal areas of Orion. Programs for
forest and urban areas include reforestation and beautification. It also contains alternative livelihood
opportunities for indigenous people and those practicing banned livelihood activities such as illegal
logging and fishing. Livelihood projects range from crafts, organic farming, and fishing boat and gear
construction. For Orion’s coastal resources, the projects focused in continuing those indicated in the
Integrated Coastal Resource Management Plan.
The programs under the economic sector not only focused in increasing the productivity and promotion
of agricultural products but also in encouraging tourist arrival in the municipality. Majority of the projects
for the agriculture sub-sector are hard projects: establishment of community fish landing center,
construction of farm-to-market roads, irrigation facilities, and purchasing of farm machineries, farm
inputs, fishing and post-harvest paraphernalia. Orion also focused on promoting their agricultural
products to improve commerce. Projects under this program are revival of mango and tahong festival,
construction of pasalubong center, and conduct of investors and producers dialogue. The tourism program
on the other hand, focused in promoting tourism farming through central registration and promotion of
all public and private tourism farming sites.
While other development sectors included numerous infrastructure-related projects such as the
construction of farm-to-market roads, irrigation system, and other facilities, the infrastructure sector
concentrated its program in modernizing the municipality’s facilities and operations. The modernization
program is not only focused in upgrading the computer and operations system of the municipality, but
also in providing digital opportunities to all barangays and schools including the marginalized. For this
program, the annual capacity development training for the users is one of its major projects.
After the workshop held last September 26 to 28, 2017, the PPA list was reduced to 23 priority
development projects. The list below presents the selected development projects through GAM, the
ranking of each project and the level of its prioritization. From this list, CDP process will put it in the
investment program LDIP.
The major development projects of the municipality is not necessarily limited to the list presented in this
report. Whenever needed, the Sanggunian can hold special sessions to discuss additional development
projects for the good of Orion.
Initial Prioritization of Programs and Projects
1. Competent Health Workers + Empowered Citizenry Healthy Community

a. Creation of Plantilla Position for Child Development Workers
b. ‘Pangangailangang Sapat Makakamtan ng Lahat’
c. ‘Sentro ng Kalusugan Hatid ay Kaunlaran’
2. Kahandaan sa Kalamidad, Strakturang Di Matitinag

a. Flood Control Mitigation Project
b. ‘Sagip Bahay Sagip Buhay’
c. ‘Silid Aralan Gawing Sapat, Mag-aaral Maging Panatag’
d. ‘Daan at Tulay Tungo sa Maunlad na Buhay’
e. Construction of Linear Parks along River System
f. Construction of Barangay Road Network at Calungusan Bantan to Roman Superhighway
g. Municipal Bulk Water Project
h. Irrigation Facility

3. Environmental Management Program
a. Wastong Paghihiwalay ng Basura sa Ating Bayan
b. Kabuhayan Mo Sagot Ko
c. Bakawan Para sa Pangkabuhayan at Pangkaligtasan
d. Establishment of Municipal Nursery Garden
e. Construction of Mangrove Footbridge
4. Makabagong Teknolohiya Tugon sa Nagbabagong Panahon

a. Tech4ed Centers
b. ‘Ingat Ka, Kita Kita’
c. Tonypep Manpower Development Program
5. Bagong Munisipyo sa Ibayong Serbisyo

a. Barangay Children’s Park
6. Sa Eskwela Masaya Kaya Pumasok Ka

a. Construction of Orion Coliseum (Multi-purpose)
b. Formation of Teatro Udyong
c. Construction of Bahay Pag-asa (Youth Home)
G. CLUP and ZO Implementation Strategy/ Arrangement
The draft Revised Zoning Ordinance is being finalized by the Sangguniang Bayan together with the
Technical Working Group. A public consultation was conducted where the draft CLUP was presented to
the representatives of the private sector, the different civil society organizations, transport organizations
and PWD group. The preferred spatial option was approved in a consensus amongst the participants.
They are now waiting for the call from the Municipal government for the presentation of the draft zoning
ordinance.
The Municipal Government have established a system of enforcement with their previous CLUP and ZO.
There were lessons learned and in the draft ZO, a number of members of the SB have expressed the
need to establish stricter guidelines that will harmonize better the provision of locational permits, re-
classification and business permits. They have seen the logic of monitoring the permitting process in order
to ensure that the preferred spatial development they worked hard in the CLUP will be realized. The
details of the monitoring system will be discussed in the succeeding meetings that the SB will schedule.
H. Monitoring Review and Evaluation System
The Municipal Government have prepared their draft monitoring and evaluation report template for all
approved projects that will be implemented within a given year. The template (Annex __) is for each
department to accomplish and submitted on a quarterly period to the MDC Secretariat. The MDC
Secretariat will consolidate all reports that will be submitted to both the Mayor and the Sangguniang
Bayan.
Each department will be required to present a bi-annual departmental report presentation to the Mayor,
Vice-Mayor and other department. This bi-annual reporting will serve as a venue for assessment of

projects and be able to provide immediate solution to any gaps or issues. Also the reporting will help
identify policies that will further support all project implementation.
For the review and assessment of the accomplishment of outputs identified in the CDP, the Municipal
Government will conduct this on the third year of project implementation. An M&E TWG will be created
after the approval of the CLUP and Zoning Ordinance.

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Table 1. 1 Population of Barangays .................................................................................................................... 15

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Figure 1. 1 Provinces of Central Luzon

Figure 1. 2 Municipalities of Bataan

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Table 1. 1 Population of Barangays (2015.PSA)

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Geology and Geomorphology

Water Resources and Coastal Areas

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Table 1.2 Total Agricultural Land Area 2017

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Figure 1.3 Existing Land Use Map of Orion (2017)

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Land Use Trend

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Figure 1.4 Road Map of Orion

Land Transportation and Vehicles

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H. Social Services Facilities

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Sports and Recreational Facilities

I. Agriculture and Agri-Industry Facilities

Table 1.4 Water Irrigation Systems, Orion, Bataan, 2016

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J. Power, Water, Communication Network

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Current SWM Conditions

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For more details, refer to Orion’s 10-year SWM Plan.

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Table 1.6 Employment by Type of Economic Activity, Orion, Bataan, 2015

M. Development Constraints: Priority Issues and Concerns

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Figure 1.5 Proposed Road Network of Orion

Natural Hazards/ Constraints

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Figure 1.6 Landslide and Flood Hazard Map of Orion

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Impact on Land Use

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N. Comparative Advantages and Competitive Edge

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O. Functional Role of the Municipality

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“A resilient municipality of empowered citizenry living in a

Characteristics of the People of Orion and its Community

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Structure of the Built Environment

State of the Natural Environment

Character of the Local Economy

Quality of the Local Leadership

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a. The Philippines will be an upper middle-income country by 2022.

Figure 2.1 PDP 2017-2022 Overall Strategic Framework

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