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SAN MATEO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 Where To Go? 1
1.1 Vision 1
2.0 Take-Off Points 1
3.0 Destination Point 2
3.1 A New Town Image 2
3.2 Project Objectives 2
4.0 The People 3
4.1 Municipal Population (2000, 2007) 3
4.2 In-Migration From Neighboring Cities & Municipalities 4
5.0 The Setting: Land & Infrastructure (Existing Condition) 5
5.1 The Land 5
5.2 Infrastructure and Utilities 9
5.2.1 Land Transportation and Facilities 9
5.2.2 Power Infrastructure 10
5.2.3 Water Infrastructure 10
5.2.4 Communication Infrastructure 10
6.0 What Issues Do We Need to Address to Get There? 11
6.1 Key Issues 11
6.1.1 Roads 11
6.1.2 Use of Land 11
6.1.3 Flood-Prone Areas 11
6.1.4 Expansion Areas 13
6.1.5 Food Security 14
6.1.6 Employment and Livelihood 14
6.2 SWOT Analysis 15
6.2.1 Circulation and Linkages 15
6.2.2 Image and Identity 16
6.2.3 Socio-Economic Condition 17
6.2.4 Environment 18
6.2.5 Infrastructure 19
7.0 What Actions Must We Take To Get There? 20
7.1 Infrastructure 20
7.1.1 Environment Inventory 20
a. Existing Road and Drainage Infrastructure 20
b. Proposed Road Infrastructure 24
c. Site Characteristics and Hazards 26
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7.1.2 Infrastructure Plan 30
a. Proposed Road Infrastructure 31
b. Proposed Drainage Infrastructure 35
7.1.3 5 and 10-Year Phasing Plan 42
a. Road Infrastructure 42
a.1 San Mateo – Antipolo Expressway (SMATex) 42
a.2 Elevated Dike Road 42
a.3 Ring Roads 44
b. Dike (Flood Control) 44
c. Detention Dams 44
d. Realignment of Marikina and Nangka Rivers 45
7.2 Agriculture 48
7.2.1 Revitalization of the Existing Agricultural Area 48
7.2.2 Development of Upland Agriculture 50
7.3 Forest 58
7.3.1 The Place of Forest Development in the San Mateo 58
Development Framework Plan (SMDFP)
7.3.2 Strategic Development Goals and Objectives of 59
Forestry in San Mateo
a. Strategic Goal 59
b. Strategic Objectives 59
7.3.3 Development Strategies and Activities 60
a. Objective No. 1. Revegetation of open and denuded 60
uplands of the municipality
a.1 Activity 1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of 60
areas to be reforested
a.2 Activity 2. Choice of tree species 60
a.3 Activity 3. Production of planting stocks 61
a.4 Activity 4. Planting and maintenance of 61
established trees
b. Objective No. 2. Generation of income from forest 62
products
b.1 Activity 1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of 62
areas for forest plantations
b.2 Activity 2. Choice of species 62
b.3 Activity 3. Planting stock production 63
b.4 Activity 4. Capacity building for plantation 63
developers and their workers
c. Objective No. 3 Promotion of conservation farming 63
in the uplands
c.1 Activity 1. Community organizing, orientation 65
and planning with key players and
other stakeholders
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c.2 Activity 2. Baseline characterization of 65
candidate farmer volunteers and
their potential model farms
c.3 Activity 3. Multistakeholder community 66
development planning and model
farm planning
c.4 Activity 4. Capacitating farmer volunteers and 66
community extension
volunteers/workers/change agents
c.5 Activity 5. Establishment of sloping S&T based 67
model farms spearheaded by the
model farmers/ farmer volunteers
c.6 Activity 6. Marketing strategies and livelihood 68
support mechanism
c.7 Activity 7. Farming support systems like credit, 69
technical assistance linkages,
information/ data basing, baseline
information gathering, and policy
support mechanisms
c.8 Activity 8. Monitoring and evaluation including 69
program impact assessment
d. Objective No. 4 Provision of a venue for capacity 70
building on sustainable upland
farming
d.1 Activity 1. Development of the Agroforestry 71
and Ecology Center
d.2 Activity 2. Packaging and implementation of 72
capacity building modules
d.3 Activity 3. Production of superior quality 72
planting stocks of forest and
agroforest species
d.4 Activity 4. Conduct of farmers week-end 73
market
e. Objective No. 5 Transforming San Mateo as an 73
ecotourist destination in Rizal
Province
e.1 Activity 1. Planning for ecotourism in San 73
Mateo
e.2 Activity 2. Training of ecotourist guides and 73
other personnel
e.3 Activity 3. Development/improvement of 74
ecotourist sites and facilities
e.4 Activity 4. Implementation of ecotourism in San 74
Mateo
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e.5 Activity 5. Promotion of ecotourism in San 74
Mateo
7.3.4 Project Implementation 74
7.3.5 Project Costs 75
7.3.6 Project Benefits 75
7.4 Water Resources 80
7.4.1 Review of Available Water Resources-Related Data 80
and Information
a. Rainfall 80
b. Surface Water Resources 81
c. Groundwater Resources 83
d. Spring Water Sources 84
e. Existing Domestic Water Supply 84
f. Soil and Geology 87
7.4.2 General Analysis of Water Supply and Water Demand 89
a. Temporal Variability of Rainfall 89
b. Spatial Variability of Rainfall 90
c. Potential Crop Evapotranspiration 92
d. Delineation Between Wet and Dry Season 93
e. Water Resources Dependability and Potential for 94
Water Resources Development
f. Water Demand 95
g. Recommendation for Possible Water Resource 97
related Projects
g.1 Water Supply for Irrigation 97
g.1.1 Mini-dams and Reservoirs/Small Water 97
Impounding Projects
g.1.2 Shallow tubewell irrigation 100
g.1.3 Spring Water Development 101
g.1.4 Drip Irrigation 102
g.2 Water Supply for Domestic Water Consumption 102
g.3 Other Considerations 103
7.4.3 Timetable of Project Implementation 104
7.5 Waste Management 107
7.5.1 Solid Waste Management 107
7.5.2 Waste Water Management 110
7.5.3 Rain Water Collection Ponds 111
7.5.4 Urban Forestry 115
7.5.5 Project Costs 114
8.0 Project Packages For Funds Generation 120
8.1 Moringa Plantation 120
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8.2 40-Hectare Housing Development for 120
Immediate Funds Generation
8.3 Construction of the 6-Lane SMATex 121
(San Mateo- Antipolo Toll Expressway)
8.4 New Government Complex, 121
Commercial Center & Municipal Hospital
8.5 Riverside Mixed-Use Development; 122
Construction of Dike and Elevated Road
8.6 Construction of Quezon City- Landfill Express Road; 122
Construction of Interior Road Network
8.7 Development of Historical Town Center 123
8.8 University Town 124
8.9 Housing Development in New Areas 124
8.10 Revitalization of Agricultural and Forestry Areas 125
8.11 Environmental Package 125
8.11.1 Sanitary Landfill 125
8.11.2 Eco-Tourism 126
8.11.3 Environmental Education 126
8.11.4 Materials Recovery 127
8.12 Other Projects 127
8.12.1 Food Security 127
a. Rice 127
b. Groceries 128
8.12.2 Job Generation and Livelihood 128
a. Horizontal and Vertical Construction Industry 128
b. Service Centers 129
c. Medical / Health Services 129
d. Restaurant and Hospitality Industry 129
e. Municipal Services 129
8.13 Timetable for Implementation of Project Packages 132
9.0 Organizational Framework 133
9.1 LGUs as Entrepreneurial Units 133
9.2 Basic Policy Framework 134
9.3 The San Mateo Development Authority (SMDA) 137
9.4 Features of the Corporation 138
9.5 SMDA: Scope of Operation 141
9.6 Next Steps 143
10.0 Funds Generation: The San Mateo Initiative 144
10.1 The San Mateo Development Plan 145
10.2 A 4,000-Hectare Moringa Plantation 148
10.3 A 200-Hectare High-Value Agricultural Development 150
10.4 A Local Government Unit (LGU) 151
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10.5 A 130-Hectare University Town 152
10.6 Organizational, Financial and Legal Framework 153
11.0 The 2010-2020 San Mateo Land Use Plan 158
11.1 The Updated Land Use Plan 158
11.2 Conceptual Framework and Spatial Strategy 159
11.3 Planning Period 160
11.4 Comparative Land Use: Existing and Proposed 160
11.5 Features of the New Land Use Plan 161
11.5.1 Residential Areas 161
11.5.2 Commercial Areas 162
11.5.3 Agricultural Areas 162
11.5.4 Industrial Areas 162
11.5.5 Institutional Areas 163
11.5.6 Forest Areas 163
11.5.7 New Additions: Special Reserved Use Areas and 164
Special Urban Development Areas
12.0 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and 165
Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
12.1 DRRM Plan 167
12.1.1 Men 167
12.1.2 Machine 167
12.1.3 Money 167
12.1.4 System 168
12.1.5 Policies 169
12.1.6 Stakeholders 170
12.2 CCA Strategies 171
12.2.1 Construction of Dikes and Holding Ponds 173
12.2.2 Realignment of Meandering Portion of Marikina 174
River
12.2.3 Realignment of Nangka River 174
12.2.4 Construction of Proposed Water Detention 174
Reservoirs/ Impoundment Mini-Dams
12.2.5 Sustainable Reforestation 176
PLANS:
Land Use Map Sheet 01
Existing Road Network Sheet 02
Existing Rivers & Waterways Sheet 03
Partial Flood Map Sheet 04
Cadastral Map Sheet 05
Proposed Land Use Plan Sheet 06
Proposed Road Development Sheet 07
Proposed River System & Waterways Sheet 08
Project Packages for Funds Generation Sheet 09
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CONCEPTUAL IMAGES:
Government Center Complex Sheet 01
Government Center Complex Sheet 02
Housing Development Sheet 03
Historical Town Center Sheet 06
Historical Town Center Sheet 07
Riverside Mixed-Use Development Sheet 08
Riverside Mixed-Use Development Sheet 09
University Town Sheet 10
Power-Based Green Economic Zone / Technology Park Sheet 11
APPENDICES:
Appendix 1 – Historical Synopsis
Appendix 2 – Physical and Socio-Economic Data
Appendix 3 – Projected Needs and Requirements of
Population for 2010 and 2015
Appendix 4 – Computing for Rice Warehouse Space
Appendix 5 – References
LIST OF FIGURES
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1. Figure 5.1.3 Boundaries of Barangays 6
2. Figure 6.1.1 Existing Land Use Map of San Mateo 12
3. Figure 7.1.1a-1 Existing Main Roads 21
4. Figure 7.1.1a-2 Bridge and Waterways Crossing Relative to Road 22
5. Figure 7.1.1b-1 Proposed Alignment of C-6 Relative to San Mateo 25
6. Figure 7.1.1b-2 Alignment of Existing Patiis Road 26
7. Figure 7.1.1c-1 Flood Susceptibility Map of San Mateo 27
8. Figure 7.1.1c-2 Detailed Landslide Hazard Map of San Mateo 28
9. Figure 7.1.1c-3 Subsidence Susceptibility Map of San Mateo 29
10. Figure 7.1.1c-4 Earthquake Fault Map of San Mateo 30
11. Figure 7.1.1c-5 Earthquake-Related Hazard Map San Mateo 30
12. Figure 7.1.2a-1 San Mateo-Antipolo Toll Expressway 31
13. Figure 7.1.2a-2 Alignment of Elevated By-Pass Road on Flood 33
Dike
14. Figure 7.1.2a-3 Existing and Proposed Roads 35
15. Figure 7.1.2a-4 Proposed Road Development 36
16. Figure 7.1.2b-1 Layout of Proposed Dike 37
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17. Figure 7.1.2b-2 Realignment of Meandering Portion of Marikina 38
River
18. Figure 7.1.2b-3 Realignment of Nangka River 39
19. Figure 7.1.2b-4 Location of Proposed Detention Reservoirs 41
20. Figure 7.4.1-1 Location Map of San Mateo Relative to the 81
Synoptic Station in Quezon City
21. Figure 7.4.1-2 The River System and Drainage Map of San 82
Mateo, Rizal
22. Figure 7.4.1-3 Groundwater Map of San Mateo, Rizal 83
23. Figure 7.4.1-4 Soil Map of San Mateo, Rizal 87
24. Figure 7.4.1-5 Geology Map of San Mateo, Rizal 88
25. Figure 7.4.2-1 Mean Monthly Rainfall Distribution at Science 89
Garden, Quezon City, 1961 to 1995
26. Figure 7.4.2-2 Slope Map of San Mateo, Rizal 90
27. Figure 7.4.2-3 Elevation Map of San Mateo, Rizal 91
28. Figure 7.4.2-4 Mean Monthly Potential Evapotranspiration 92
Distribution at Science Garden, Quezon City,
1961 to 1995
29. Figure 7.4.2-5 Comparison Between Estimated Mean Monthly 93
Rainfall and Potential Evapotranspiration in San
Mateo, Rizal
30. Figure 7.5-1 Proposed Environmental Projects using the 113
Proposed Urban Land Use Map of 2001
31. Figure 7.5.2 Proposed Land Use Plan 119
32. Figure 7.8 Project Packages for Funds Generation 131
33. Figure 12.1 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 166
34. Figure 12.2 Proposed CCA Projects for San Mateo 173
LIST OF TABLES
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1. Table 4.1 Population by Baranggay 3
2. Table 5.1.1 Land Area and Distribution of Land By Barangay 7
3. Table 6.2.1 SWOT Analysis: Circulation and Linkages 15
4. Table 6.2.2 SWOT Analysis: Image and Identity 16
5. Table 6.2.3 SWOT Analysis: Socio-Economic Condition 17
6. Table 6.2.4 SWOT Analysis: Environment 18
7. Table 6.2.5 SWOT Analysis: Infrastructure 19
8. Table 7.1.1a-1 Length in Meters of Thoroughfare 20
9. Table 7.1.1a-2 Type, Widths and Lengths of Bridges and 22
Waterways
10. Table 7.1.2a Lengths of Existing and Proposed Roads 34
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11. Table 7.1.3-1 General Costing of Proposed Infrastructure 46
Projects
12. Table 7.1.3-2 Funds Generation for Proposed Infrastructure 47
Projects
13. Table 7.2 Indicative Cost of Program Components and 56
Strategies (Agriculture)
14. Table 7.3.4 Indicative Timetable of Project Activities (Forestry) 76
15. Table 7.3.5 Indicative Cost of Strategies/Activities (Forestry) 78
16. Table 7.4.1-1 Mean Monthly Rainfall (mm) at Science Garden, 80
Quezon City, 1961 to 1995
17. Table 7.4.1-2 Existing Domestic Water Supply Systems in the 85
Barangays of San Mateo, Rizal
18. Table 7.4.1-3 Household Distribution of the Various Drinking 86
Water Sources and Water Supply Systems in San
Mateo, Rizal
19. Table 7.4.1-4 Location and Rated Capacities of Deep Wells of 86
Manila Water Company, Inc. in San Mateo, Rizal
20. Table 7.4.2-1 Estimated Mean Monthly Potential 92
Evapotranspiration (mm) Based on Climatic Data
Observed at Science Garden, Quezon City, 1961
to 1995
21. Table 7.4.2-2 Estimated Seasonal Irrigation Water 96
Requirements for Various Crop Categories for the
200-ha Food Production area in San Mateo, Rizal
22. Table 7.4.2-3 Estimated Population and Domestic Water 97
Demand in San Mateo, Rizal
23. Table 7.4.3-1 Timetable of Project Implementation: 104
Mini-Dams/Small Water Impounding Projects
Shallow Tubewell Irrigation Projects
Spring Water Development Projects
Deepwell Water Supply Projects
27. Table 7.5 Total Development Costs 118
28. Table 8.13 Timetable for Implementation of Project Packages 132
29. Table 11.1 Distribution of Proposed General Land Uses in 158
San Mateo, Rizal, 2010-2020
30. Table 11.4 Comparative Land Use: Existing and Proposed 161
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SAN MATEO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
1.0 WHERE TO GO?
1.1 VISION Mayor Jose Rafael E. Diaz’s vision of an orderly, livable,

vibrant and dynamic community that is forward-looking
and environment-sensitive where residents’ multifarious
needs are addressed through honest, responsible and
committed public service.
2.0 TAKE-OFF POINTS 2.1 The San Mateo Comprehensive Development

Plan by MJE Consultants prepared in July 2001.
2.2 The Geo-Hazard maps prepared by Phivolcs,

PAGASA, Namria, NDCC, OCD, UNDP, Australia,
and CSCAND.
2.3 The Metro Manila transport plan pepared by

MMDA, and all other studies by LLDA, DENR, as
well as the Lungsod Silangan Proclamation.
2.4 The recent devastation caused by typhoons

“Ondoy” and “Pepeng” in September and October
2009 that highlighted risk areas, government rapid
response and delivery of social services among
others.
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3.0 DESTINATION POINT
3.1 A NEW A place reflecting the vision of its leaders and the
TOWN IMAGE fulfillment of the dreams and aspirations of people seeking
the fullness of life in a setting that enhances man-nature
kinship.
3.2 PROJECT TO PURSUE a more dynamic and aggressive
OBJECTIVES
Development Plan for the Municipality that will:
1. Provide for more employment opportunities for the

constituents;
2. Increase per capita income;
3. Raise income of the Municipality;
4. Provide a wholesome natural environment that will

sustain life through the protection of the quality of
air, water and man-environment ecology;
5. Guide orderly and proper growth of development

that is people- centered and environment
sensitive;
6. Enable all man-made structures to harmonize with

and enhance the natural environment; and
7. Generate funds for the implementation of the plan.

4.0 THE PEOPLE
4.1 MUNICIPAL POPULATION (2000,2007)
The 2007 Census of Population and Housing placed the

population of the Municipality at 184,860, an increase of
49,257 or 36.34% from the 2000 population of 135,603.
Between 2000 and 2007, the Municipality’s population

grew at an average annual rate of 4.53%.
The total number of households in 2000 was 28,162, and

for 2007 it was estimated to be 36,972.
The Municipality’s projected population is estimated to

increase by 78,634 for the period 2007-2015. This
represents an increase of 42.54% or 4.72% per annum.
Table 4.1 below shows previous, actual and projected

population by Baranggay.1
BARANGAY 1980 1990 1995 2000 2007 2010 2015
SAN MATEO 51,910 82,310 99,217 135,603 184,860 211,138 263,494
Ampid I 17,085 11,326 14,533 19,652 26,720 30,518 38,086
Ampid II * 2,622 2,339 2,750 3,163 3,613 4,508
Banaba * 7,554 8,630 13,210 20,861 23,826 29,735
Dulongbayan I 3,073 3,308 3,836 4,658 4,295 4,906 6,122
Dulongbayan II 4,168 4,691 4,719 5,164 6,242 7,129 8,897
Guinayang 3,191 4,843 4,540 5,315 6,055 6,916 8,631
Guitnangbayan I 4,492 5,960 10,006 15,071 22,726 25,956 32,393
Guitnangbayan II 3,799 5,490 5,489 8,740 12,246 13,987 17,455
Gulod Malaya * 2,995 3,989 4,939 7,105 8,115 10,127
Malanday 5,107 9,169 10,229 11,532 12,573 14,360 17,921
Maly 4,851 6,350 8,541 10,536 13,922 15,901 19,844
Pintong Bukaw e * 617 968 1,736 3,494 3,991 4,980
Sta Ana 6,144 7,418 7,674 8,358 9,107 10,402 12,981
Sto Niño * 4,955 6,111 7,233 10,847 12,389 15,461
Silangan * 5,012 7,613 16,709 25,504 29,129 36,353
Table 4.1. Source : National Statistics Office / * Baranggays which were not yet created as of 1980
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Municipal Profile. San Mateo.gov.ph. Retrieved Nov. 16, 2009, from: http://www.sanmateo.gov.ph
4.2 IN-MIGRATION FROM NEIGHBORING CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
It is expected that when the plan is under implementation,

the attractiveness offered by the development plan will
draw people into the place. The threshold of how much
people can move in will be dictated by the holding capacity
that will be determined by the framework plan.

5.0 THE SETTING: Land & Infrastructure: (EXISTING CONDITION)
5.1 THE LAND1

5.1.1 San Mateo, Rizal is a first class urban municipality
of Rizal Province comprising the 13 municipalities
that make up the Province of Rizal (Calabarzon
Region) of the Philippines. San Mateo is also part
of the Metro Luzon Urban Beltway.
5.1.2 San Mateo is bordered on the west by Quezon

City, to the south by Marikina City and Antipolo
City, the capital of Rizal Province, and to the north
by Rodriguez (Montalban) also in Rizal province.
It is approximately 24 kilometers away from Manila
and 11 kilometers south of Pasig City. San Mateo
lies within 14 degrees, 41 latitude and 121
degrees, 0.7 longitude.
Map of the Philippines showing Rizal
and Calabarzon
5.1.3 The total land area of San Mateo as of the 1976

cadastral survey is approximately 4,825.10
hectares broken-down to fifteen (15) barangays
(see Figure 5.1.3). The urban areas total 3,281.43
hectares while the upland, rolling and mountainous
terrains constitute the remaining 1,543.67
hectares.
5.1.4 Table 5.1.4 shows the land area and distribution

of land by baranggay.
Map of Rizal Province
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FIGURE 5.1.3: BOUNDARIES OF BARANGGAYS

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Land Area by Barangay
Barangay Total Area ( Has.) Percent Distribution
1. Ampid I 131.60 2.73
2. Ampid II 24.50 0.51
3. Banaba 138.20 2.86
4. Dulongbayan I 58.79 1.22
5. Dulongbayan II 430.00 8.91
6. Guinayang 273.00 5.66
7. Guitnangbayan I 412.00 8.54
8. Guitnangbayan II 614.00 12.72
9. Gulod Malaya 139.40 2.89
10. Malanday 353.00 7.32
11. Maly 565.00 11.71
12. Pintong Bukawe 753.00 15.61
13. Sta Ana 80.00 1.66
14. Sto Niño 87.11 1.80
15. Silangan 765.50 15.86
GRAND TOTAL 4,825.10 100
Table 5.1.1. Land area and distribution of land by baranggay based on Cadastral Map (excluding
Watershed Area at Bgy. Pintong Bukawe).
5.1.5 The topography of the municipality is

characterized by a rolling to mountainous
terrain on the eastern side comprising
approximately 75.66% or 3,650.67 has. and a
flat terrain on the western side bordering
Marikina River . The plains cover an
approximate area of 1,174.43 has. or 24.34%.
5.1.6 The entire mountain areas of San Mateo has

been declared “Risk Areas” , that is, from “low”
to “high” risk, by five Philippine government
agencies and by the UN and Australia (see
Section 2.2).
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5.1.7 Of the total land area of San Mateo, an
approximate area of 1,200 hectares or 25% is
devoted to Agriculture. Crop production & value
report from the Municipal Agriculture Office
indicates that 602 hectares have been planted for
the year 2008. Of this, Riceland account for 168
hectares (27.90 %) while 434 hectares (72.10 %)
Agricultural lands surround the river are planted with diversified crops and vegetables1.
Rice production has been on the decline since
then, due to rapid urbanization of the area. Fruit
trees production account for 18.27 % of total
output, and vegetables, 22.43 percent.2
5.1.8 The local economy is dominated by tertiary sector

comprised mainly of trading, wholesale, retail and
financial establishments. Agri-based industries
Commercial establishments
include poultry & piggery farms. There are also a
number of small and medium-sized manufacturing
industries.
5.1.9 San Mateo’s 2007 population of 184,860

inhabitants contributes 8.09% of the total
population of Rizal. By 2017, forecast population
is 288,000.
Agri-based industries
5.1.10 The local government is faced with the task of

rehabilitating the devastations brought about by
typhoon “Ondoy” in September 2009, which
caused massive flooding and several landslides
that destroyed lives and properties, affecting 80%
of San Mateo residents. Absence of a Master Plan
makes it difficult for the Municipal Government to
Flood caused by Typhoon Ondoy address immediate or emergency needs of the
inundate this residential subdivision.
constituents.
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Municipal Planning Office of San Mateo. 2008 Annual Report of San Mateo.

5.2 INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES
5.2.1 Land Transportation and Facilities1
San Mateo has a variety of conveyances that

provide the residents with ready means of
transportation. These are public utility jeepneys,
buses, tricycles, pedicabs and even airconditioned
Tamaraw FX taxis are operating in the town. These
facilitate the movement of people and goods to
Metro Manila and nearby towns of Rizal.
Tricycle There are two jeepney terminals in San Mateo,

one at Modesta Village, Barangay Sto Niño, and
Tierra Monte, Barangay Silangan, respectively.
Transportation routes passing San Mateo, are

Montalban-Cubao (jeepneys), San Mateo-Cubao
(jeepneys), Marikina San Mateo (jeepneys), &
Commonwealth, QC-San Mateo (jeepneys)
through the San Mateo-Batasan Bridge. These
Bus routes traverse Quezon City, Marikina, San Mateo
and Montalban.
Jeepneys are the most common form of

transportation within the municipality because of
its convenience and low fare as compared to other
forms of transportation. Other modes are tricycles
and pedicabs which are used mainly to transport
people and goods where regular jeepney routes
are not available.
Jeepney
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5.2.2 Power Infrastructure
Power services in the town are provided by the

Manila Electric Company, Inc. (MERALCO),
except in the mountain barangay of Pintong
Bukawe. There were 23,189 customers in San
Mateo as of March 1999. Of these, 27,115 or
95.37 percent residential customers while
commercial, industrial and streetlights number 971
(4.19 percent), 36 (0.15 percent), and 67 (0.29
percent), respectively. The municipality of San
Mateo had a total demand of 55,355 megawatt-
hours in 1998.
5.2.3 Water Infrastructure
The main source of the municipality’s water supply

are deep wells, pump wells (operated by Manila
Water), open wells, springs and other ground
water resources. The municipality can be classified
as a watershed since its topography is
characterized by rolling to mountainous terrain.
5.2.4 Communication Infrastructure
Telecommunications serve as a major link, within

the sub-sectors and among other sectors of the
economy, in the population centers and
hinterlands. It also serves as a catalyst for growth
and development. Telephone (Fixed landline &
Wireless), & DSL Broadband Internet services are
being provided by the Philippines Long Distance
Telephone Company (PLDT), PT&T and Digitel.
While cellular phone services are provided by
Globe Telecom, Smart Com, and Sun Cellular.
Source: Municipal Profile. San Mateo.gov.ph. Retrieved Nov. 16, 2009, from: http://www.sanmateo.gov.ph
6.0 WHAT ISSUES DO WE NEED TO ADDRESS TO GET THERE?
6.1 KEY ISSUES 6.1.1 Roads
There is a need to improve vehicular circulation

within the busy town center and decongest the
traffic on the main highwayconnecting San Mateo
to Quezon City, Marikina and Rodriguez.
Road linkages from the town center to the remote

areas of San Mateo like Pintong Bukawe need to
be improved.
Existing roads are subjected to extreme heavy use

by the dump trucks plying the route to the new
sanitary landfill. New and more direct access
Dirt road at Pintung Bukawe roads to the landfill need to be constructed.
Figure 6.1.1 shows a graphical map of the existing

road network in San Mateo.
6.1.2 Use of Land
There is a need to rationalize existing and future

expansion areas.
Re-examination, updating and adjustment of

zoning need to be done in order to maximize use
of land.
6.1.3 Flood Prone Areas
There is a need to find alternative sites for low

lying areas as well as municipal facilities and
Flood-prone areas establishments currently located within the flood-
prone areas near the Marikina and Nangka rivers.

6.1.4 Expansion Areas
The limit of areas for expansion need to be

established.
Only areas categorized in the geohazard maps

as “no risk” or “low risk” will be set as expansion
areas.
Additional developments will no longer be allowed

in the “medium and high-risk” areas.

6.1.5 Food Security
There is a need to ensure the food security of the

people.
Based on the projected needs and reuirements of

the population for the year 2010 (Appendix 3), the
total requirement is 498,286 cavans of rice; 5,700
metric tons of fish; 1,659 metric tons of chicken;
735 metric tons of chicken eggs; 3,181 metric tons
of pork and 527 metric tons of beef.
Food sourced from inside and outside the

municipality must be properly monitored, stored,
sold or distributed to ensure there is enough stock
available for normal and emergency conditions.
6.1.6 Employment and Livelihood
There is a need for sustainable employment and

means of livelihood for the constituents of the
municipality.
More jobs and opportunities must be provided in

addition to existing sources of income which
primarily come from the agricultural, industrial, and
commercial sectors.

6.2 SWOT ANALYSIS Initial survey shows that San Mateo offers an array of
prospects and potentials for development on which the
framework and design of this plan shall be anchored.
However, the area has its weaknesses which this master
plan would like to address efficiently.
6.2.1 CIRCULATION AND LINKAGES

Table 6.2.1: SWOT Analysis (Circulation and Linkages)
S W O T
Strengths Weaknesses tunities
Opportunities
Oppor Threats
- accessibility from - traffic congestion - development of a - traffic and lack of

other cities and on main toll-highway to link parking give
municipalities in MM thoroughfare San Mateo and negative
Antipolo perception to
- multiple entries from - lack of parking for prospective
Quezon City, commercial - development of business locators to
Marikina, Antipolo establishments landfill-expressway the area
along main for direct access to
highway sanitary landfill
- lack of road
linkages to remote
parts of the
municipality
Gen. Luna Ave. Rough road at Barangay Silangan,

Buntong Palay

6.2.2 IMAGE & IDENTITY
Table 6.2.2: SWOT Analysis (Image & Identity))
S W O T
Opportunities
Oppor Threats
- the historical and - sanitary landfill can

- narrow main - redevelopment of
religious significance destroy San Mateo’s
thoroughfare the Municipal Plaza
of the Diocesan image if not
causing traffic
Shrine of our Lady of handled and
congestion give a - promotion of eco-
Aranzazu contributes managed well
negative image to tourism and close-
greatly to the image
San Mateo to-nature residential
and identity of San - over-development
subdivisions
Mateo. Religious at forest and
- the architecture of
festivals and highland areas as
the Nuestra Señora - there is an
processions attract well as quarrying
de Aranzazu opportunity to turn
both locals and activites will destroy
Parochial School sanitary landfill into
outsiders to San natural beauty and
takes away from an educational
Mateo to witness and resources of San
the strong imagery and eco-tourism
take part in the Mateo.
of the Church site
activities.
beside it
- the natural setting of
- the Civic Center
trees, springs,
looks old and run-
waterfalls, hills and
down compared to
mountains are part
the Municipal Hall
of the image and
in front of it
identity of San
Mateo, attracting
- sanitary landfill
many people to visit
generates a
and reside in the
negative
area
perception of the
image of San
Mateo
Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Civic Center Sanitary Landfill

Parochial School

6.2.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Table 6.2.3 SWOT Analysis (Socio-economic Conditions)
S W O T
Opportunities
Oppor Threats
- presence of major - lack of hospitals - there are still large - dump trucks
commercial tracts of land traversing the roads
establishments like - lack of major available for to the landfill will
grocery stores, drug tertiary-level forestry and agro- contribute to
stores, fast food educational forestry pollution and road
restaurants, banks facilites development deterioration
- presence of public - influx of immigrants - land/lots near

and private schools from other cities sanitary landfill may
and municipalities decrease in real
- presence of that are flood- estate value
residential housing prone, who would
and subdivisions with want to reside in
wide range of the higher grounds
affordabililty -- from of San Mateo
low to high-end
- income from
- presence of sanitary landfill is
numerous resorts foreseen to greatly
and eco-tourism contribute to the
spots economy of San
Mateo
Jollibee
McDonald’s 9 Waves Resort
Retail stores
Olopsville Subdv., Gulod Malaya
Pamantasan ng San Mateo
6.2.4 ENVIRONMENT
Table 6.2.4 SWOT Analysis (Environment)
S W O T
Opportunities
Oppor Threats
- presence of different - flood-prone areas - the framework plan - mishandling and

geographical gives San Mateo mismanagement of
settings (lowlands, - deforestation of the opportunity to sanitary landfill will
midlands and watershed limit areas for cause serious
highlands) attracts development to pollution and
people with varied - erosion of preserve its damage to the
preferences riverbanks watershed and environment
natural resources
- San Mateo’s natural - landslides at hilly - unplanned and
setting attracts and mountainous - programs and over-development
residents/settlers, areas projects will be will ruin the
visitors and investors planned for environment and
- the physical sustainable deplete San
configuration of the development Mateo’s natural
Marikina River and resources
Nangka River
contributes to the - devastating flood
flooding of the area similar to what
happened during
typhoon Ondoy
may happen again
in the future if
problems and
issues are not
addressed now
Typhoon Ondoy devastation
Timberland Heights offers close-to-

nature living.

6.2.5 INFRASTRUCTURE
Table 6.2.5 SWOT Analysis (Infrastructure)
S W O T
Opportunities
Oppor Threats
- major services are - strom drainage was - upgrade or - improvements,

already in place -- not sufficient to improvement of upgrades and new
power, water, handle large infrastructure and construction will
telecommunication, volume of water as facilities will mean create heavy traffic
drainage and was the case better services and will
sewage, waste during typhoon which may increse inconvenience the
disposal Ondoy customers and populace until their
subscribers and completion
result to additional
income
- development of
new services, e.g.
Wi-max
- construction of dike
and upgrade of
storm drainage
Nangka River, Brgy. Silangan Surge of floodwater during Typhoon Ondoy

7.0 WHAT ACTIONS MUST WE TAKE TO GET THERE?
7.1 INFRASTRUCTURE
7.1.1 ENVIRONMENT An inventory of the existing road and drainage systems

INVENTORY
was conducted for the Study Area based on available
secondary data, windshield surveys, and onsite
inspections.
The main thoroughfare that traverses the Study Area is

a. EXISTING Gen. Luna Avenue which serves as the primary access
ROAD AND road of San Mateo. This national highway generally
DRAINAGE
INFRASTRUCTURE runs parallel to Marikina River and crosses San
Mateo’s three waterways, namely the Nangka, Ampid
and Maly Rivers. These waterways, incidentally are
tributaries of the Marikina River.
Table 7.1.1a-1 below shows the lengths in meters of the

main thoroughfares, excluding roads inside
subdivisions. Gen. Luna Ave. is a national road that
connects San Mateo to Marikina City in the south and
Rodriguez, Rizal in the north.
Table 7.1.1a-1
Road Name Type Length, km.
Gen.Luna (cyan) Primary 5.72
Patiis (yellow) Secondary 1.95
GSIS (blue) Secondary 5.50
Daang Tubo (red) Secondary 3.74
Kambal (green) Secondary 3.69
Maly-Marang-Ampid (magenta) Secondary 4.78
Others (black) Secondary 5.93
The succeeding Figure 7.1.1a-1 shows the main roads

in the table above and corresponding colors.


Figure 7.1.1a-1: Main Roads
Existing bridges and waterway crossings are

summarized in Table 7.1.1a-2 below, based on the
inventory done previously (MJE, 2001). Information on
lengths and widths has been updated already.

Table 7.1.1a-2
Bridge/Waterway Type Width, m Length, m
San Mateo – Batasan Concrete 18 220
Banaba (boundary) Concrete 16 45
Ampid I (Gen. Luna) Concrete 10 40
Ampid I & II (Daangbakal) Steel Bridge 8 33
GSIS – Daangbakal Box culvert 8 7
GSIS – Banaba Box culvert 8 10
Kambal – Box culvert 8 8
Guitnangbayan II
Banaba (Sta. Maria) Box culvert 8 5
Abuab – RCPC 8 4
Guitnangbayan II
Malanday Patiis Box culvert 8 3.5
Paraiso Guitnangbayan I Box culvert 8 7
Figure 7.1.1a‐2: Bridge and Waterway Crossings Relative to Road
Figure 7.1.1a-2 above shows the different bridges and

waterway crossings relative to the roads. The biggest
bridge is the San Mateo-Batasan Bridge, which crosses
the Marikina River. It is a 4-lane divided roadway and
directly connects San Mateo to Quezon City.


The town’s storm drainage system consists mainly of
lined and earth canals adjacent to the roads and streets.
There are also pipe drainage systems that traverse
several barangays flowing out into the Marikina River.
However, these are limited only along major
thoroughfares such as Gen. Luna Ave. and G. Alberto
street. Many of these lines require cleaning and
declogging already (MJE Report, 2001).
Gen Luna Ave.
G. Alberto st.
Ampid Creek
Flood prone areas
Nangka River
The existing waterways in San Mateo that contribute to

the Marikina River generally flowing from east to west
are the Maly River, Abuag Creek, Ampid Creek, and
Nangka River. The Wawa River located at the upper
reaches of Marikina River, drains most of the eastern
boundary of San Mateo extending up to the watershed
of the mountainous area of the adjacent municipality. It
contributes about 60% of the flow of Marikina River.
Maly River, located north of San Mateo, drains the
Pintong Bukawe watershed. This river terminates
before reaching Marikina River forming a pond in the
low lying areas beside it. South of Maly River is the
Abuag Creek. It drains the northern upland portions of
the town including Mt. Mataba. Ampid Creek is situated
at the middle of San Mateo. It drains several barangays
and flows through the populated portions of the town.
Lastly, Nangka River, at the south of San Mateo serves
as boundary to Marikina City. Its upper reaches extend
to the adjacent municipality to the east which is
Antipolo and contributes about 20% of the flow of
Marikina River that affects the project area (MJE
Report, 2001).
b.PROPOSED A proposed Circumferential Road (C-6), which will

ROAD serve as a beltway, will cross San Mateo in the near
INFRASTRUCTURE future. Once completed, this will connect the South
Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the North Luzon
Expressway (NLEX). This will connect SLEX in Bicutan,
will follow the periphery of Laguna Lake and eventually
cross the provinces of Rizal and Bulacan before
eventually exiting to NLEX via an interchange in
Marilao, Bulacan.
The proposed alignment of C-6 (orange) relative to San

Mateo (encircled in red) is shown in Figure 7.1.1b-1
below.

Metro Manila
Manila Bay
Laguna Lake
Figure 7.1.1b‐1: Proposed alignment of C‐6 relative to San
Mateo
A proposed access road from Quezon City is likewise

being proposed to pass through the existing 2.9-km long
Patiis Road. This will serve as a shorter access to the
new San Mateo Landfill for the trucks coming from
Quezon City. This access road will entail the
construction of a bridge that will cross Marikina River.


Patiis Road
to landfill
Figure 7.1.1b-2 above shows the alignment of the existing Patiis Road.
The inadequacy of the drainage system usually causes

c. SITE local flooding within the area. It is basically due to poor
CHARACTERISTICS garbage management leading to clogged pipes, and
AND HAZARDS
simply the lack of a drainage system network in the
area.
Storm runoff is naturally carried by the tributaries of

Marikina River until it fills up and overflows. Figure
7.1.1c-1 below is the Flood Susceptibility Map of
Eastern Rizal Area showing areas that are more likely
to be reached by floodwaters. It can be seen here that
areas beside the Marikina River are the most prone,
mostly in Marikina City and Lower Antipolo while San
Mateo, located in the upper reaches of the Marikina
River, is moderately susceptible.

Figure 7.1.1c‐1
F : Flood
Susceptibility M
S Map of San Site characterisstics and hazards oof San Ma ateo are
Mateo
M
geneerally in te
erms of itts suscepttibility to fflooding,
lands
slides, sub sidence annd earthqua
ake. The ffollowing
discu
ussions an nd figures are base ed on the e maps
prepaared by MMunicipalityy of San Mateo Info ormation
Techhnology Offfice from mmaps proviided by the e Mines
and Geoscienc es Bureau (MGB) of the Departtment of
Envirronment annd Natural R
Resources (DENR).
Showwn in Fig gure 7.1.1cc-2 below w is the Detailed

Landdslide Hazaard Map off San Mate eo. Essentially, the
moun ntainous eaastern partss of San Mateo corresspond to
mode erate to high suscep ptibility to landslide. On the
otherr hand, thee built up aareas along Gen. Luna Ave.
and the
t low lyin ng areas arre considerred having none to
low susceptibilit
s ty, in terms of landslides.
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Figure 7.1.1c‐2: Detailed
d
Landslide Hazard Map off San
The following Figure 7 7.1.1c-3 is the Sub bsidence
Mateo
Suscceptibility M
Map of San Mateo.. Areas p prone to
subssidence are generally tthose near the Marikin na River
flood
dplain. Thiss is prima arily becausse most o of these
areas s are unde rlain generrally by alluvial deposits of the
river.. An isolatted area n near Moun nt Mataba is also
conssidered to be pron ne to sub bsidence due to
undeerground ca ave collapse e.
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Figure 7.1.1
1c‐3: Subsiden
nce
Susceptibiliity Map San Mateo
San Mateo, be ing situated

d near the West Valle
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Syste
em, has high e earthquake
e-induced ground
acceelerations or what is called d Peak Ground
Acceeleration (P
PGA). PGA approxima ations indiccate that
the low lying areas, whiich are ne earer the M Marikina
River, have 0 0.4g groun nd accelerations wh hile the
moun ntainous eaastern partt corresponnd to 0.3g to 0.4g.
Thesse values a are on the high side since the method
usedd to estimaate the PG GA is direcctly related
d to the
dista
ance or proxximity to the
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Figgure 7.1.1c-4: Earthquake
Fault Map off San Mateo
Figure 7.1.1c-5:
7 Earth
hquake-Related
d Hazard Map oof San Mateo
7.1.2
2 The Infrastructu
I ure Plan wiill consist o of two main items.
INFFRASTRUC
CTURE
PLLAN First, the propossed road infrastructure e which incclude the
creatiion of a b bypass roa ad, an exp pressway g going to
Antipoolo and artterial ring ro
oads within
n the town’ss center.
These e shall be coupled byy improvem ment workss on the
main thorough hfares off the town. Seco ond, a
comp prehensive storm dra ainage infrrastructure system
shall be made inn order to p properly con
nvey runoff towards
the waterways
w in
n San Mate eo.
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a. PROPOSED An 12-km expressway going to Antipolo City is being
ROAD
INFRASTRUCTURE conceptualized. This San Mateo-Antipolo Toll Expressway
will pass through southern San Mateo (near Nangka
River) starting from the Batasan Bridge and up to the area
of Calawis, Antipolo. Generally, this will have a
longitudinal profile that is increasing in elevation going to
the east. Figure 7.1.2a-1 below shows the proposed
alignment overlay on a satellite image.
The San Mateo-Antipolo Toll Expressway will initially be a

2-way 2-lane undivided expressway with provisions for a
full 6-lane expressway. Hence, the Road Right of Way
must be sufficient to accommodate a total of six lanes.
to Batasan,
Quezon City
San Mateo-Antipolo Toll Expressway
Figure 7.1.2a-1: San Mateo-Antipolo Toll Expressway

A typical 4-lane expressway.
In order to ease the heavy traffic along Gen. Luna

Avenue, a bypass road shall be provided. Most of the
bypass road will be elevated and run above the proposed
flood dike. The bypass is a 4-lane divided roadway.
Figure 7.1.2a-2 below shows the alignment of the elevated

bypass road (yellow) on the flood dike (red).

Figure 7.1.2a-2: Alignment of Elevated Bypass Road on Flood Dike
Ring Roads(RR) will provide arterial access coming from

Gen. Luna Ave. going to the inner areas of the town’s
central development areas where residential subdivisions
and business centers are located. These ring roads will be
4-lane undivided roads with provisions for shoulders that
will alleviate vehicular flow friction especially in instances
of drop off/pick up of public transport commuters. These
ring roads will similarly be connected to the other main
thoroughfares.
The succeeding figure shows a typical 4-lane undivided

roadway.

Figure 7.1.2a-3 and Table 7.1.2a below summarizes the
proposed road infrastructures mentioned. Shown are the
corresponding lengths and existing roads along the way
which may be improved and/or may provide necessary
right-of-way for the proposed roads.
Table 7.1.2a
Road Total Length, km Existing Road in the

Alignment
Ring Road 1 2.30 Fortunate St., 0.26km.;
Bankers Ave., 0.96km
Ring Road 2 6.49 Abuab II Rd., 0.43km
Ring Road 3 5.13 Kambal Rd. Ext., 0.73km;
Maly-Ampid Rd., 1.18km
SMATEx 12.00
Patiis Road 2.96 (existing)
Kambal Road 2.65 (existing)

Figure 7.1.2a-3: Existing and Proposed Roads
b. PROPOSED
DRAINAGE To detain floodwaters coming from Marikina River and
INFRASTRUCTURE its tributaries, a dike is proposed to be constructed
beside the waterways. The layout of the proposed dike
is shown in Figure 7.1.2b-1 below, yellow line for the
dike and blue for rivers/creeks. The dike extends from
Maly creek down to Nangka River. The alignment of the
dike north of Ampid creek is recommended to be
constructed east of the floodplain encircled below. This
is to retain the area as potential storage of floodwaters.
The floodplain can be used as part of the revitalized
agricultural area.
Proposed
Dike
Maly Creek
Flood plain
Ampid Creek
Nangka River
Furthermore, in order for the dike system to be effective,

Figure 7.1.2b-1: Layout
of Proposed Dike its ends should terminate in areas that are of higher
elevation, which cannot be reached by floodwaters.
In segments of the dike crossing a major or arterial

road, the road’s elevation should be raised up to the
level of the dike to prevent floodwaters from entering
into the areas protected by the dike system. Sample
locations are indicated by the triangle in magenta.
A meandering portion of Marikina River (encircled in

Figure 7.1.2b-2 below) is carving the floodplain on its
east side. A re-alignment of this portion is proposed to
direct the flow of the river and protect the outer bend
from further scouring.
Meander portion
Maly River
Proposed Dike
Ampid Creek
Figure 7.1.2b-2: In addition, new drainage systems need to be

Realignment of
Meandering constructed, including repair and de-clogging of existing
Portion of Marikina pipe networks for minor road/streets. Reinforced
River
concrete box-culverts(RCBC) can be placed underneath
proposed ring roads and shall serve as the main
drainage outlet leading into the creeks and rivers. The
outlets are provided with gates that allow outflow but
prevent the occurrence of backflow from the creeks /
rivers in the event of heavy rainfall and flooding.
As a consequence, pumping stations are required in

such cases since the areas protected by the dikes still
receive rainfall. These stations must therefore be
strategically located inside the diked area to pump out
the trapped runoff.
It can be observed also that the mouth of the Nangka
river is generally directed perpendicular to the flow of
Marikina River. As a general recommendation, it would
be advantageous to realign the Nangka River outlet
provided the necessary Right of Way is available. The
objective is to create a smoother transition of the outfall
and increase the efficiency of the flow of water in
Nangka River.
Proposed
Realignment
Nangka River
Marikina River
Figure 7.1.2b-3: Realignment of Nangka River

To help mitigate the effects of flooding in the lowland
areas of the Study Area, it is further proposed that, in
addition to the dike system that will be put in place,
detention reservoirs be created in the upper reaches of
the San Mateo Rivers, namely the Nangka, Ampid and
Maly Rivers. Dams can be built in the said rivers, taking
advantage of the deep ravines that generally
characterize the rivers channels, to create reservoirs
that can temporarily store runoff due to heavy rainfall.
Once the peak flow in Marikina River has subsided,
water from these reservoirs can then be released.
On the basis of the size of the catchment areas of the

San Mateo Rivers versus that of the Marikina River, as
much as 20% to 30% of the flow can be reduced if the
detention reservoirs of the San Mateo Rivers are able to
control the amount of water draining into the Marikina
River.
During the dry season, water stored in such reservoirs

can be used for other purposes such as irrigation,
depending on the quality of the water.
Figure 7.1.2b-4 below shows the location of proposed

detention reservoirs.

Proposed
Dike
Maly Creek
Proposed detention reservoir
Ampid Creek
Nangka River Proposed detention reservoir
Figure 7.1.2b-4: Location of Proposed Detention Reservoirs.

7.1.3 5 AND 10-YEAR
PHASING PLAN
a. ROAD a.1 San Mateo – Antipolo Toll Expressway

INFRASTRUCTURE (SMATEx)
Since the expressway will be a new

development, an Annual Average Daily Traffic
(AADT) volume of 18,000 vehicles per day for a
4-lane carriageway was assumed based on data
from similar existing expressways. The amount
of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles are
estimated. Based on a 1996 Traffic Data of Gen.
Luna Ave, 14% of the total traffic consists of
Class 2 vehicles. On the other hand, an average
of 8% of total traffic volume is Class 3 based on
data from similar existing expressways. These
means the remaining 78% of the AADT will
belong to Class 1.
The expressway is to be constructed in phases

such that by the end of five (5) years, Phase 1
shall consist of a 2-lane undivided expressway.
Land acquisition and earthworks should be in
tandem with Phase 1. Phase 2 will be the
construction of another 2-lane carriageway with
provision of grass median to separate/divide the
new and old carriageways. Finally, Phase 3 will
be the addition of individual lanes on both
directions, resulting in an expressway having a
total of 6 lanes.
a.2 Elevated Dike Road
The elevated dike road intended to divert and

ease traffic from the Gen. Luna Avenue, will
likewise be constructed in phases. Phase 1 will

be a 2-lane divided bypass road above the
Northern Dike only. Phase 2 will entail
completion for a divided 4-lane bypass road on
the Northern Dike and construction of the
divided 4-lane bypass road above the Central
Dike. Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be connected by
means of a bridge that will cross the Ampid
River.
Traffic Data based on a 1996 traffic count (MJE

Study Volume 1, 2001) of vehicles coming
inbound and outbound San Mateo through its
southern boundary via Marikina-San Mateo
Road indirectly show distribution of vehicles
based on Class 1, 2 and 3. It is uncertain though
to categorize ‘through traffic’ which travels only
via San Mateo going to northern towns such as
Rodriguez, Rizal. This type of traffic will benefit
the most from the proposed diversion road, and
most likely use the Dike Bypass Road once it is
completed.
Nevertheless, based on the 1996 data, the traffic

count was increased based on a Traffic Growth
Factor recommended by AASHTO. For a 14-
year analysis and assumed 2% growth rate, an
AADT of 70,207 is estimated. In able to account
for the amount of traffic volume with San Mateo
as final destination, a 50% reduction of Class 1
vehicles is assumed. A full capacity of the Class
3 and 2 vehicles is assumed since Class 3
vehicles in particular are mostly hauling trucks of
nearby quarry operations and are generally
considered as through-traffic.

a.3 Ring Roads
Phase 1 of the Ring Roads will consist of the

construction of undivided 2-lane roads and
coupled with necessary road improvement works
of the existing roads along the alignment. Phase
2 will be the upgrading by means of widening
through the addition of 2 lanes (1 lane at each
directional side), making the Ring Roads have
an undivided 4-lane carriageway.
The Dike system is divided into 3 local

b. DIKE (FLOOD geographical locations in San Mateo. The
CONTROL) Northern Dike shall consist of the 5.20-km dike
extending from the north by the Maly Creek to
the south on Ampid River. Central Dike is 3.94
kilometers from the southern banks of Ampid
River to Nangka Brook (tributary to Nangka
River). Lastly, Southern Dike is 3.31 kilometers
long emanating from southern bank of Nangka
Brook to the northern bank of Nangka River.
Construction of the Dike shall involve 2 Phases.

Phase 1 will involve construction of the Northern
Dike and Phase 2 the construction of Central
and Southern Dikes. Pumping stations shall also
be constructed simultaneously with each
corresponding dike.
The Nangka Detention Reservoir shall be

c. DETENTION
DAMS constructed for Phase 1 of the detention dam
system. This shall be followed by Phase 2 which
consists of constructing the Ampid River and
Maly Creek Detention Reservoirs.

d. REALIGNMENT Hydraulic improvements of rivers affecting San
OF MARIKINA Mateo shall be addressed by river improvement
AND NANGKA works. Re-alignment of a portion of Marikina
RIVERS
River in the northwestern upstream bend shall
first commence then followed by re-alignment of
the Nangka River mouth in the southern
boundary of the town.

7.2 AGRICULTURE
7.2.1 Revitalization of the Existing Agricultural Area
The Municipality of San Mateo does not have

enough farm area to be self-sufficient in food.
Area planted to rice had been decreasing to
less than a hundred hectares in 2000. There
are some areas in the alluvial plains near the
river banks of Rodriguez Marikina River.
However, the soil is sandy to sandy loam
hence difficult to impound water for paddy production. The area is
also subjected to seasonal inundation during the rainy season
especially during the typhoon months. These areas, however, are
suitable for shorter duration crop and those that can tolerate short
period of drought stress. These areas are usually planted to various
cropping systems with vegetables, corn and peanut. The major
markets for agricultural produce are in Marikina City and the
Central Market in Divisoria.
Radish is planted in the latter part of the year, which takes about 45
days to mature. This will be followed by green corn for about 75
days harvested in March to April. Other vegetables planted are
eggplant, tomato, and bitter gourd. To have a good production,
farmers are using pump irrigation to supplement the water needed
by the crop diverting water from the Rodriguez-Marikina River. With
the start of the rainy season, the areas are planted to another green
corn or a crop of peanut which are harvested until September to
October. Rainy season crop is quite risky due to possible flooding
during typhoon months.
Possible intervention are in the improvement of the variety of green

corn being produce from low priced “lagkitan” and “macapuno”
which sells about PhP 2.00 per piece to sweet corn which sells
almost double at PhP 4-5 per piece. Farmers interviewed, however,

mentioned that existing buyers prefer the former than sweet corn.
With this, farmers need to be matched with sweet corn buyers
from Laguna who are even sourcing their supply from as far as
Quezon and Pangasinan for supply. These buyers are even
providing seeds to farmers as a part of their credit-marketing tie-up.
Planting of vegetables during the rainy season is possible but a bit
risky. The Agricultural Marketing Assistance Services (AMAS) of
the Department of Agriculture (DA) can be tapped for the purpose.
This is also an area where Moringa can be introduced as

hedgerow crops for upland crops. The moringa hedgerows can
serve as wind break and can also be used for its leaves and seeds
as vegetables and as nutrient supplements; or its fruits that can
also be eaten, and its seeds for feeds and as source of oil. This can
be coordinated with the Biotech program of the DA.
The presence of good stock of carabao in the area also favor for
the development of a village level dairy industry based on
carabao. This fits well with the cropping systems in the area with
green corn, peanut and other vegetables which can be a good
forage source for dairy animals aside from forage grasses that can
be raised during the dry season. This can be developed with the
Philippine Carabao Center. Potential of other species such as goat
and cattle in increasing the local milk supply should also be
considered.
With the presence of dairy carabao, poultry and swine farms in San
Mateo, organic fertilizer production integrated with
vermiculture can also be developed. The
possibility of introducing biogas
production with animal farms should be
explored. With care, integration of
biodegradable materials from the Material
recycling Facility can also be integrated to
the organic fertilizer production facility.


7.2.2 Development of Upland Agriculture
Upland areas for

development of upland
agriculture with mango,
cashew and other
permanent crops
Vast areas of San Mateo are in the hilly to mountainous portion of

the Sierra Madre which has to be developed into upland agriculture,
agroforestry and forest as plantation and protected areas. Despite
the slope and elevation limitation, the area is currently being settled
by migrants and major development initiatives among which are the
Lungsod Silangan proclamation, property development particularly
of the Filinvest and Araneta property, and the sanitary landfill. The
development focus should be able to converge these stakeholders
to compromise with the vision of the development vision of the
framework plan. With this, the following concerns need to be
addressed:
a. In Pintong Bukawe, those areas in the ridges that are within

the 18 percent slopes maybe used for settlement. Those in
the steeper slopes may be allocated for agroforestry farm
lots while those near the rivers and creeks are to be allotted
as buffer or protection zone thus have to be planted with
bamboo and forest trees. As per DENR staff information,
there is no existing pasture lease agreement (PLA) in San
Mateo but there are alleged ranch in the area near the
sanitary landfill.

b. There are existing pre-patent applications for areas ranging
from a hectare to 40 hectares but some of those areas are
now occupied or claimed by other persons. The LGU San
Mateo should provide an inventory of these claimants and
other tenure holder within the Lungsod Silangan to
determine areas that are problematic and those where the
LGU can already implement some development projects.
Settlement at Sitio Maarat
c. Deputize the Barangay Council to police areas within the

Lungsod Silangan (e.g. Pintong Bukawe) to prevent the
entry of new settlers in the area.
d. Settlement should include livelihood within it thus

agroforestry settlement can be established in some parts of
Pintong Bukawe, Sitio Maarat and other suitable areas in
Upper San Mateo. With this, the Filinvest and Araneta
property as well as the LGU development initiatives in the
upper San Mateo can be linked with these communities.
They can provide the necessary skills and manpower in the
agroforestry farmlots inside the Araneta and Filinvest
properties. Training of could be done in the Center proposed
below.

e. Corollary to this is the establishment of the San Mateo
Development through Upland Agriculture and Livelihood
Center (San Mateo DUAL Center) at the 73 hectares
former MMDA Sanitary land fill. The Local Government of
San Mateo in collaboration with the University of the
Philippines Los Baños and the Rizal University System
(RUS) will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA)with the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources(DENR) or whatever tenural arrangement that can
be given by DENR for the use of the property. The LGU San
Mateo with UPLB, RUS, DENR, the Department of
Agriculture (DA), and the private sector (e.g. Nestle Phil for
Coffee) will develop the Center to serve as a venue for
showcasing various opportunities for the development of
upland agriculture and agroforestry in the San Mateo, in
particular, and the Southern Sierra Madre, in general. The
SM DUAL Center is envisioned to cater to the scientific,
educational, social, cultural and aesthetic needs of
development workers, students, farm households, urban
dwellers, retirees and other potential users. The planning of
the Center may need about PhP 1.2 million while total
Center Development and operational (personal services and
MOOE) cost may reach about PhP 30 million in five years.
Hillsides with bamboo

stands and grasslands as
possible target area for
agroforestry

The SM DUAL Center may have the following features:
1. Upland Agriculture Resources Management Module

demonstrates various upland agriculture technologies
featuring biological diversity, resource cycling and
conservation, and product and by-product utilization.
2. Forest Resources Management Module showcases the

indigenous forest trees, ferns, vines, bamboo, shrubs, palms
and other floral species that can be found in Sierra Madre.
Indigenized species, which may include exotic and
introduced species from other parts of the country that had
been adapted in the Sierra Madre, can also be included in
the module. The utilization of forest products and by-
products will also be highlighted.
3. The Arboretum will be established in a 20-hectare area

featuring various timber species, reforestation approaches,
and forest biodiversity. This area will be also be enhanced
with the planting of other non-timber forest species.
4. The Bambusetum will be established at about 5 hectares

area with different indigenous and exotic species that can be
used for commercial purposes, handicrafts and ornamentals.
5. The Hortorium provides an array of flowers and ornamental

species which include the indigenous and indigenized
species. Endemic species from the Sierra Madre will be
given priority but focus will also be given on domesticated
ferns, mussaenda, pandanus, palm, and aroids. Commercial
species of hibiscus, crotons, dracaenas, bougainvilleas and
other foliage and flowering plants will also be included. An
orchidarium and butterfly cage will be featured.
6. Wildlife Module features the local wildlife species in Sierra
Madre such as the Philippine Deer, wild boars, snakes, birds
and other wildlife. Coordination with the Centers and Wildlife
Bureau of the DENR will be done. (This could be done later
considering the complexity of collecting and maintaining
wildlife species).
7. Commercial Stalls Module allocates an area where

agricultural and forest products and by-products and
souvenirs could be sold.
8. Research, Extension, Education and Recreation Module

provides technical support and facilities to the patrons of the
Center. This module will also provide the public relation and
communication services. Facilities will include, among
others, hostel, cottages, training rooms, herbarium, show
room, transport, and audio-visual facilities. Financial support
will be sought for the construction of a building with
dormitory, offices and training facilities for the Sierra Madre
Agroforestry Research and Training Center.
9. Management and Administration Module provide the

management and administrative requirement of the
operation of the Center.

f. The SM DUAL Center will support enterprise development for
the livelihood of upland dwellers. Among others, the Upland
agriculture and agroforestry enterprise modules that can be
showcased in the Center and eventually developed into various
enterprises in San Mateo are:
a) Tropical fruit production to include duhat, bignay, lipote,

calumpit, passion fruit, guyabano and mango. Aside from the
fresh fruit market, these fruits have potentials for tropical fruit
wine and beverages production. An initial investment of PhP
15 million may be need as a start-up investment for a
modest tropical fruit wine production facility. There are
available technologies at UPLB and a fruit wine producer
located at the Science Incubation Facility at UPLB.
b) Essential oil production using citronella, lemon grass,

pachouli, citrus and ilang-ilang among others. San Mateo
could start with a 500 kg feedstock capacity oil distilling
facility which will cater for at least 50 hectares of citronella
and lemon grass plantation. This will cost about PhP 5
million investment. The Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) can provide technical assistance while
UPLB can provide an enterprise prototype.
c) Nursery and planting material development to include

ornamentals, fruit trees, forest trees and landscaping
species to cater the demand for planting materials by
property developers and plantations. Preferably,
domestication of endemic species in the Sierra Madre will be
given priority. As this enterprise will complement the first
three enterprise module, an initial investment of PhP 5
million can be provided.

Table 7.2 - Indicative cost of program components and strategies
COMPONENTS ACTIVITIES SCALE ESTIMATED YEAR

COST (PhP)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Revitalization of Green corn production 50 hectares 1,000,000 X X X X X X
the existing Off-season vegetables production 20 hectares 1,000,000 X X X X X X
agricultural area Moringa production as hedgerow crops for 100 300,000 X X X X X X
upland crops. hectares
Development of a village level dairy industry 50 heads 2,500,000 X X X X X X
based on carabao
2. Development of a. delineation of Lungsod Silangan and other 2,000,000 X
Upland public land areas in San Mateo and
Agriculture identification of appropriate land uses
b. Inventory of land patent claimants and other 1,500,000 X
tenure holder within the Lungsod Silangan
c. Deputization of the Barangay Council to Municipal X
police areas within the Lungsod Silangan resolution
(eg. Pintong bukawe) to prevent the entry of
new settlers in the area.
d. Establishment of agroforestry settlement in 250 settlers 15,000,000 X X
Pintong bukawe, Sitio Maarat and other
suitable areas in Upper San Mateo.
e. Establishment of the San Mateo 73 hectares X X
Development through Upland Agriculture and
Livelihood Center (San Mateo DUAL Center)
1) Establish linkage with the DENR, UPLB, 50,000 X
RUS and other agencies
2) Delineation of the area 500,000 X
3) Planning 1,200,000 X
4) Design and construction of training center 20,000,000 X
5) Establishment of upland agriculture modules 5,000,000 X
and demonstration facility
6) Operation of the San Mateo DUAL Center 5,000,000 x x x x x
per year

cont. Table 7.2 - Indicative cost of program components and strategies
COMPONENTS ACTIVITIES SCALE ESTIMATED YEAR

COST (PhP)
1 2 3 4 5 6
3.Enterprise 1. Tropical fruit production to include 25,000,000 X X X X X
development duhat,bignay, lipote, calumpit,passion fruit,
guyabano and mango.
2. Tropical fruit wine and beverages production. 15,000,000 X X X X
3. Essential oil production using citronella, 50 hectares 5,000,000 X X X X X
lemon grass,pachouli, citrus and ilang-ilang
among others. Essental oil destillation plant
4. Nursery and planting materials production 20,000 5,000,000 X X X X X X
seedlings
5. Integraton of small ruminants like 50 heads 300,000 X X X X X X
goats,native chicken and swine in upland goats
farming systems. 500 heads 300,000 X X X X X X
Native
chicken
20 heads 150,000 X X X X X X
native swine
1,000 kg 2,000,000 X X X X X X
feeds/day
6. Food processing to include jam, juices, 3,000,000 X X X X X
jellies, fruit wines, distilled spirits, fruit
preserves, processed meats
7. Vermicomposting and organic fertilizer 2,000 kg 500,000 X X X X X X
production facility

7.3 FOREST
7.3.1 The Place of Forest Development in the San Mateo Development

Framework Plan (SMDFP)
The call for development requires extensive and intensive

physical transformations that oftentimes would have
adverse effects on the ecology or environment of the
locality. There is a need to mitigate such adverse
consequences to the environment.
Fortunately, San Mateo

has in its domain, forest
lands whose potentials
can be harnessed as part
of the mitigation efforts.
Such resources, too, can
contribute to the
productivity of the
municipality in terms of
the products and services that can be derived from the
sustainable development and management of the forest
resources.
The recent flooding of Metro Manila where San Mateo

was one of those affected with the onslaught of Typhoon
Ondoy brought to the fore the urgent need to revegetate
the uplands of San Mateo. The forest lands of the
municipality form part of the Marikina Watershed which
has long been deforested.
Forest vegetation need to be restored in the watershed to

effectively halt soil erosion and enhance the ability of the
soil to store rainwater thus effectively reducing surface
runoff and ultimately lessening the probability of severe
flooding during abnormal rainfall events.

From the perspective of productive – protective functions,
the development of the forest lands of San Mateo will
seek to enhance the environmental security of its
immediate environs and provide forest goods and
services for the benefit of the people of the municipality
and the general public as well.
7.3.2 Strategic Development Goals and Objectives of Forestry in

San Mateo
a. Strategic Goal
The protective and productive potentials of the forest lands of

San Mateo shall be harnessed, developed and managed on a
sustainable basis as part of the development of the whole
municipality as envisioned in the SMDFP.
b. Strategic Objectives
To be able to achieve the above stated goal, the sustainable

development of the forest lands of San Mateo shall aim to:
1. Revegetate the open and denuded uplands of the

municipality;
2. Generate income from forest products;
3. Promote conservation farming in the uplands;
4. Provide a venue for capacity building on sustainable upland
farming, and;
5. Establish San Mateo as an ecotourist destination in Rizal
Province.

7.3.3 Development Strategies and Activities
a. Objective No. 1. Revegetation of open and denuded uplands of

the municipality;
The revegetation of the open and denuded forests of San Mateo is

primarily geared towards improving the protective function of the area
by reducing soil erosion, enhancing the water holding capacity of the
soil in the uplands, decreasing flooding downstream and its adverse
consequences, improving the water supply for domestic consumption
and industrial uses, and enhancing overall the watershed value of the
area.
Reforestation shall be the basic strategy to achieve the above objective

and desirable consequences as enumerated earlier. The following
activities shall be implemented:
a.1 Activity 1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of areas to be

reforested
Priority areas for revegetation are the steep slopes, riparian

zones, roadsides, and areas identified as components of the
ecotourism development program which form part of this
development framework for the forestry sector of San Mateo.
These areas shall be surveyed and mapped and their
biophysical characteristics assessed to enable the prescription
of the most effective and efficient reforestation scheme.
a.2 Activity 2. Choice of tree species
Native species shall be given preference in the revegetation

efforts. However, on very marginal portions of the uplands, fast
growing exotic species may initially be planted. Later, when
such have been firmly established in the area, underplanting of
native slow growing hardwoods can be undertaken.

The ecological approach to reforestation shall be adopted. Tree
plantings shall start from the periphery of existing tree clumps
and shall progress outwards through time. Riparian areas shall
be planted with species characteristics of such habitats. On
certain riparian zones agroforestry buffer strips shall be
established as a revegetation strategy. Planting configurations
on these areas shall be decided based on existing biophysical
conditions.
Planting of different species of bamboos shall be undertaken on

selected riparian zones in the forests of San Mateo.
a.3 Activity 3. Production of planting stocks
To insure the use of high quality planting stocks, the same shall
be produced in the proposed agroforestry and ecology center in
Barangay Pintong Bukawe. Discussion on this is presented in
Section 7.3.3-d.
a.4 Activity 4. Planting and maintenance of established trees
The planting and maintenance of trees shall be undertaken

using established procedures. Planting of trees can be done by
small blocks or compartments. Line planting shall be followed
along roadsides. Planting of species by blocks or compartments
on certain areas shall be undertaken as an educational
approach with the development of the ecotourism potential of
the uplands of San Mateo in mind. The idea is to make these
selected areas mini-botanical gardens where the living
collections of trees and other forest species are showcased for
education and recreation purposes.
On areas where fire is a problem, fire breaks shall be

constructed. There shall be regular forest protection patrols
particularly during the summer months to prevent the
occurrence of grassfires and other destructive agents. Where
necessary, fire towers shall be constructed on strategic points

within the planted areas which can also double up as
observation decks for ecotourists and other visitors.
b. Objective No. 2. Generation of income from forest products
Portions of the open areas where harvesting and utilization of

harvested products are allowed by law shall be the target of planting of
forest species for economic production purposes. These may include
private lands or portions thereof provided that a suitable scheme is
established for such partnerships between the local government unit
and the concerned private land owners.
b.1 Activity 1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of areas for

forest plantations
Areas suitable for commercial forest plantation establishment

shall be identified and mapped. Such areas may either be
government or privately owned. For the former, nearby
communities, if such exist, can be tapped for possible
partnerships . The initiative then becomes a community based
effort which may augur well for the local government of San
Mateo as well as the concerned community(ies).
For privately owned lands, the local government can do well to

encourage the former to venture into this kind of business with
assurance of support from the latter. Or co-production or other
forms of joint ventures may also be possible schemes.
Facilitative activities by the local government of San Mateo shall
be an integral component in the implementation of this activity.
b.2 Activity 2. Choice of species
A market survey shall be undertaken to look into the demands

for wood and wood products in Metro Manila. The results of the
market survey should guide the selection of the species to be
planted in these areas.

b.3 Activity 3. Planting stock production
The local government of San Mateo shall supply the planting

stock requirements of the commercial forest plantations to be
established. Planting stocks of the preferred species can be
produced in the agroforestry and ecology center earlier
mentioned and sold to the plantation developers. With this
arrangement, the quality of the planting stocks can be assured
and would further add to the income of the local government.
b.4 Activity 4. Capacity building for plantation developers

and their workers
The local government shall facilitate the conduct of training on

forest plantation establishment, maintenance and harvesting for
plantation developers and their workers. A training fee shall be
charged for every participant of such a training course. The
venue of the training courses shall be the proposed Agroforestry
and Ecology Center in Pintong Bukawe.
c. Objective No. 3 Promotion of conservation farming in the uplands
This forest development module shall be implemented in Barangay

Pintong Bukawe. There is much talk nowadays on the need to
promote sustainable farming in the uplands of the Philippines. There
have been numerous technologies developed in the country to attain
such an objective. However, there remains to be a huge gap in terms
of promoting the use of such.
The sloping areas of Barangay Pintong Bukawe provide ideal locations

to showcase these technologies. If the farmers in this barangay can be
led into the widespread adoption of such farming and soil and water
conservation technologies, then the entire barangay can become a
model and can be used in the promotion of such technologies
nationwide.

Agroforestry is a sustainable land-use that has proven to be a potent
tool in increasing the productivity of farms in sloping areas as well as
insuring the integrity of the ecology of the same, particularly the soil
and water resources thereat. There are numerous agroforestry
technologies that can very well be applied given the conditions in the
sloping areas of Barangay Pintong Bukawe. The practice of
agroforestry in the area will not only promote sustainable farming
practices but will also provide numerous benefits to the farming
community in the area in particular and the people of San Mateo as
well.
The strategy to attain this objective calls for the transformation of

Barangay Pintong Bukawe as a Conservation Farming Village (CFV).
This concept adopts a system that is currently being implemented by
the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
Research and Development (PCARRD) in a number of choice upland
barangays in five provinces in the Philippines.
The CFV is a modality for enhancing the transfer of conservation

farming technologies and practices in upland areas which is anchored
on participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation processes at the
community level. Furthermore, it is an in-situ showcasing of model
science and technology based farms within a model village where
practitioners, farmers, and other stakeholders could observe and have
hands-on experiences in the application of such technologies.
Conservation farming practices that sustain and improve the quality of

life in Pintong Bukawe through better livelihood, agricultural
productivity, and environmental security of the community. The basic
strategy here is to promote the widespread knowledge and adoption of
conservation farming and/or sustainable land management in farms
within the areas covered by the barangay.
Specifically, the strategy will encourage the farming community to

practice sustainable land management technologies through science
and technology farming to enhance their productivity and farm
efficiency, through capacity building, the establishment of S & T model

farms, technical support to the community in all aspects of production
to utilization and marketing. The ultimate design is to sustain the
adoption of such technologies and empower the members of the
community to continue and improve the conservation approaches to
farming in the upland areas.
c.1 Activity 1. Community organizing, orientation and

planning with key players and other stakeholders
Participatory approaches to problem identification shall be

implemented during this phase. Social preparation activities
shall be initiated and orientation on the CFV strategy shall be
done as an integral part of this activity.
A rapid systems appraisal shall be conducted which may include

the initial identification of technologies and approaches that can
possibly match the location-specific concerns or problems to
farming determined in the process. There shall be an initial
attempt to identify potential CFV champions among the farmers
present during the consultation process.
The RSA at this stage shall include the whole barangay for
purposes of determining drivers to adoption of sustainable
farming technologies that maybe introduced later on through the
model farms.
c.2 Activity 2. Baseline characterization of candidate farmer

volunteers and their potential model farms
This will include profiling of farms and farmer volunteers, both

important to the participatory farm planning that shall be
conducted looking at the potentials of the farms to technologies
that may be adopted.
There shall be delineation of the boundaries of the portions of

the farms that shall be transformed into S & T based farming
particularly for very large farms (e.g. more than a hectare in

area) as not the entire farm shall be used for the purpose.
Details of other features of the proposed model farms shall also
be surveyed and mapped. All rapid surveys shall be done using
GPS.
c.3 Activity 3. Multistakeholder community development planning

and model farm planning
A multistakeholder consultation shall be conducted for the

purpose of identifying community sustainability indicators,
institutionalization of the conservation farming practices into the
local government (barangay) planning process and CFV
Declaration through a barangay resolution and Sangguniang
Bayan resolutions. The inclusion of the CFV concept and
practice in the barangay development planning process shall be
institutionalized.
c.4 Activity 4. Capacitating farmer volunteers and community

extension volunteers/workers/change agents
The farmer volunteers (model farmers) together with

barangay/municipal extension workers shall go through a series
of training on agroforestry and other sustainable farming
practices. They will also go through other forms of capacity
building activities like cross-farm visits to other areas and
interactions with farmers from other localities who have been
practicing and promoting agroforestry and other sustainable
farming technologies.
These farmer volunteers in turn are to become trainors to the

other farmers in the barangay. This strategy shall target the
capacity building of almost all farmers in the barangay through
time. The proposed San Mateo Agroforestry and Ecology
Center shall be the venue of most of the trainings of the farmer
volunteers and community extension workers.

c.5 Activity 5. Establishment of sloping S&T based model farms
spearheaded by the model farmers/ farmer volunteers.
The S&T based model farms will serve as a showcase of

package of technologies that demonstrate the profitability and
productivity of the farm components as well as the importance in
combating soil and water degradation problems. Marketing of
agroforestry farm products would be a major concern as this is
one area often time identified by the upland farmers.
The S&T based model farm is a simple process starting with the
identification of the FV farm, identification and assessment of
the interventions needed, the testing of the interventions and the
promotion of such to adjacent farms once confidence on the
positive performance of the interventions has been achieved.
Supply chain analysis (SCA) is employed in the identification of
the interventions. This means that interventions will not be
limited to the production system of the FV farm, but may include
those related to markets and marketing and other points in the
supply chain.
Farmer-volunteers, and later the other farmers in Barangay

Pintung
Bukawe with support from the local government unit shall
establish on-farm researches in the demo farms to support the
scientific practices being imparted to the farmers and other
interested parties. By establishing model demonstration S&T
based farms, they would be able to show to the other farmers in
the locality as well as those visiting from other areas in the
Philippines the benefits from adapting scientific farming
practices / best agricultural practices.
Possible sustainable farming technologies and practices that

may find use in Barangay Pintong Bukawe include the following:

 Conservation agriculture technologies utilizing the 3
principles of 1) no tillage, 2) permanent soil cover, and 3)
crop rotation
 Alley cropping / use of hedge rows
 Sloping agricultural land technologies (SALT 1 – 4, including
livestock component):
 Contour farming
 Natural vegetative strips
 Contour composting / vermi-composting
 Jatropha as hedgerow vegetation
 Farming systems in the sloping lands (multi-species
cropping, conservation tillage, ground cover, etc)
 Pole barriers and other physical barriers such as bench
terraces, contour rock walls, etc
 Canals and soil traps
 Water-saving technologies/ water management
 Nitrogen-fixing trees, silviculture, and improved forage
planting
 Other Agroforestry technologies
c.6 Activity 6. Marketing strategies and livelihood support

mechanism
The sustainability of the farms in the CFV in Pintong Bukawe

shall be guaranteed by a systematic and organized production
and marketing strategies that would encourage the upland
farmers to sustain their acquired knowledge through this
strategy. Marketing of farmers’ produce is a major concern
especially in the uplands. Farmers’ interest tends to wane when
farmers are not assured of market outlets for their products.
Hence, production and marketing linkages shall be established
that would remain stable even beyond the project life.
The project would adopt mechanisms, taking off from available

marketing models and systems, for better market/ product
matching with local and farmers’ resources and capabilities and
product demand. This component also includes roll-over

mechanism for financial support for the creation of livelihood
projects for the group of farmers. The role of the LGU in this
regard is deemed critical.
c.7 Activity 7. Farming support systems like credit, technical

assistance linkages, information/ data basing, baseline
information gathering, and policy support mechanisms
The local government unit shall be proactive in delivering the

necessary support to the community until it is able to come to
terms with and solve its own problems and issues. Individual or
farming groups in the barangay shall also be linked to formal
and informal sources of credit facilities. Policy initiatives at the
local level (municipal and barangay) can be looked into to
support a more holistic perspective in upland development. The
CFV design includes capacity development of LGU (municipal
and barangay) in project management, IEC development and
impact assessment, and others.
c.8 Activity 8. Monitoring and evaluation including program impact

assessment
There shall be periodic M&E of the CFV implementation of

activities to enhance governance, to be undertaken in a
participatory nature with the LGU as the lead agency.
Regular field visits would be jointly held by stakeholders with

experts providing on-site technical assistance and advice to
improve the application of conservation farming technologies.
Impact assessment of the project shall be conducted mid-tem
and at the end of the project.
The Community Sustainability Indicators (CSI) to be developed

at the onset of the planning and implementation for long-term
M&E shall be used to ensure that collective action, policies, and
relevant SLM programs are properly being implemented and
that target impacts are achieved. Through enhanced

governance, the CFV implementation expects to promote better
formulation of policies at the local level responsive to
sustainability criteria.
d. Objective No. 4 Provision of a venue for capacity building on

sustainable upland farming
The Municipality of San Mateo shall not only be known for its
conservation farming village but it shall also be recognized as a center
of knowledge in environmental conservation, particularly in the
management of uplands in the country and all the resources thereat.
The CFV in Barangay Pintong Bukawe shall be operated and

promoted as a learning resource where government agencies, non-
government agencies, other local government units, students as well
as professionals and upland development practitioners can come to
acquire basic and applied knowledge and skills on agroforestry and
other sustainable farming technologies and livelihood opportunities in
the uplands.
To achieve the above mentioned objective, the Municipality of San

Mateo shall establish and operate an Agroforestry and Ecology Center
which shall be the venue from which capacity building endeavors shall
be primarily provided for a fee. The Center shall have a core program
on training consisting of various modules on agroforestry and other
sustainable farming technologies in the uplands, livelihood
opportunities in the uplands, soil and water conservation technologies,
even aspects on social/ community development issues relevant to
upland management and conservation.
The center shall also be a complex consisting of demonstration areas

showcasing in small scale the various agroforestry and other
sustainable farming practices in the uplands as well as the different soil
and water conservation measures. These facilities will complement the
on-farm demonstration areas in the conservation farming village which
is Barangay Pintong Bukawe where training participants can have
hands-on experiences on the technologies showcased in the Center.

A portion of the AEC shall also be devoted to an Agroforest and Forest
Nursery which shall be used for the production of high quality planting
stocks for use in the CFV. In addition, the Nursery shall also be
producing planting stocks for sale to the general public.
Finally, the same facility shall form part of the learning resource,
serving as a venue for hands-on knowledge and skills for capacity
building on the production of superior quality planting stocks for people
participating in relevant training modules of the AEC. The Nursery
shall follow best practices guaranteeing that the planting materials
produced are of superior quality, an advantage offered to customers
compared to other seed and seedling suppliers of forest and agroforest
species in the country.
The AEC shall also have a trading post where the farmers produce in
the conservation farming village as well as the products of the various
demonstration facilities shall be marketed. A farmer’s week-end
market shall be offered and promoted which shall form part of the
Ecotourism Program as described later in this report.
It is proposed that the AEC be located in the abandoned sanitary

landfill in Pintong Bukawe, if the area is safe for such. For this, the
LGU of San Mateo shall make appropriate representation with the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and/or the Metro
Manila Development Authority to obtain the necessary authority to
make use of the said abandoned sanitary landfill facility. If the
proposed area is not suitable, an alternate site shall be identified within
Pintong Bukawe.
d.1 Activity 1. Development of the Agroforestry and Ecology Center
Whether it be the abandoned sanitary landfill or another site

within Pintong Bukawe, the proposed area shall be intensively
surveyed and mapped using GIS. A small scale land use
suitability analysis and allocation shall be undertaken to
determine the locations of the different agroforestry and upland

livelihood modules that shall be showcased. The land use
allocation shall also consider the location for support facilities
and infrastructures essential in the operation of the AEC.
d.2 Activity 2. Packaging and implementation of capacity building

modules
The AEC shall package and promote training modules on

agroforestry, sustainable land management, livelihood
opportunities, marketing of agroforestry products and other
relevant topics. There shall be regular topics offered. But the
AEC can also come up with a training design on topics
requested by clients. The AEC shall tap appropriate academic
and science institutions in the country for resource persons and
facilitators in the different training courses to be packaged.
International participants shall also be welcome.
As part of its extension function, the AEC shall also be open for
walk in visitors who may wish to go on a guided tour of the
complex. Pre-arranged visits shall also be welcome. Both
services shall be offered for a fee.
d.3 Activity 3. Production of superior quality planting stocks of forest

and agroforest species
The AEC shall also play a lead role in advocating for the use of
superior quality planting stocks in the country’s efforts towards
the revegetation of open and denuded forest lands in the
country. One of the facilities to be established and operated
inside the AEC is an forest and agroforest nursery showcasing
the production of quality planting stocks following best
management practices. The nursery shall be a venue for
training and shall also offer quality planting stocks for sale to the
general public.

d.4 Activity 4. Conduct of farmers week-end market
The farmers of Pintong Bukawe shall be organized into a

farmers association and will also form a cooperative which shall
collaborate with the LGU in the conduct of a week-end market
offering the farmers produce. These events shall be held at the
AEC. The LGU shall promote the activity. There shall also be
other activities that may be undertaken simultaneous with the
week-end market, all designed to enhance awareness of
productive farming and environmental conservation through
sound farming practices.
e. Objective No. 5 Transforming San Mateo as an ecotourist

destination in Rizal Province.
e.1 Activity 1. Planning for ecotourism in San Mateo
In addition to the conservation farming village and the proposed

agroforestry and ecology center in Pintong Bukawe, other points
of interest in the municipality, primarily in the uplands, shall be
identified, surveyed and mapped. Such potential ecotourist
attractions shall be assessed as to their suitability for the
program. When all potential tourist attractions have been
identified, a theme shall be developed and programs of activities
shall be designed to tie all the destinations with the theme.
e.2 Activity 2. Training of ecotourist guides and other personnel
Tourist guides shall be given proper training on ecotourism

concepts and practices. Candidate guides shall be drawn from
the communities of San Mateo and will all be familiarized with
the different features of the ecotourism program formulated.
Knowledge on communication and park interpretation, customer
relations, minimum impact practices, security and other skills
necessary for successful ecotourism shall be imparted to the
future tourist guides. Training venue shall be the Agroforestry
and Ecology Center.

e.3 Activity 3. Development/improvement of ecotourist sites and
facilities
Access to such shall be developed and/or improved and

facilities shall be constructed to enhance the recreation and
educational amenities that can be offered by such destinations.
Interpretive signs and other structures that will enhance the
educational value of the places/destinations shall also be put up.
e.4 Activity 4. Implementation of the ecotourism program
The program will be implemented in collaboration with the

people of San Mateo. In conjunction with Actvity 5, the
ecotourism activities will be offered all year round while the
weather permits.
e.5 Activity 5. Promotion of ecotourism in San Mateo
The ecotourism program shall be tied with the existing tourism

programs of the municipality if there are existing ones or with the
provincial tourism program. Accreditation with the DOT shall be
worked to further facilitate promotion of ecotourism program.
Fliers and brochures, and other forms of advertisement shall be
undertaken to sell the amenities and services of the San Mateo
ecotourist destinations
7.3.4 Project Implementation
An indicative schedule of the implementation of the different activities

can be seen in Table 7.3.4. Harvesting of the commercial forest
plantations are expected to be made beyond ten years, but thinning
operations can be undertaken from five years onwards.

7.3.5 Project Costs
Table 7.3.5 presents a rough estimate of the costs that maybe incurred
in the implementation of the different activities to achieve the various
objectives of the Forestry component of the San Mateo Comprehensive
Land Use Plan.
7.3.6 Project Benefits
Income centers for the forestry component shall be the forest

plantations, the Agroforestry and Ecology Center, the Ecotourism
Program and the harvests coming from the agroforestry farms which
will be to the benefit of the individual farmers and their families. The
forest plantations are expected to be harvestable after ten to twelve
years for fast growing tree species, but for small pole products, they
may be harvested in six to eight years depending on the productivity of
the soil. For timber production, Swietennia macrophylla can be
harvested in about 25 years.
Estimates of revenues from forest development activities and

ecotourism at this point are difficult to make in the absence of figures
on effective areas that shall be devoted to such.

Figure 7.3.4. Indicative timetable of proposed activities.
Y E A R
PROJECT OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A. Revegetation of open and denuded uplands of the
municipality
1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of areas to be reforested
2. Choice of tree species
3. Production of planting stocks
4. Planting and maintenance of established trees
B. Generation of income from forest products
1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of areas for forest plantations
2. Choice of species
3. Planting stock production
4. Planting and maintenance of established plantations
5. Capacity building for plantation developers and their workers
C. Promotion of conservation farming in the uplands
1. Community organizing, orientation and planning with key players and other
stakeholders
2. Baseline characterization of candidate farmer volunteers and their potential
model farms
3. Multi-stakeholder community development planning and model farm planning
4. Capacitating farmer volunteers and community extension
volunteers/workers/change agents
5. Establishment of sloping S&T based model farms spearheaded by the model
farmers/ farmer volunteers
6. Marketing strategies and livelihood support mechanism
7. Farming support systems like credit, technical assistance linkages, information/
data basing, baseline information gathering, and policy support mechanism
8. Monitoring and evaluation including program impact assessment

cont. Figure 7.3.4. Indicative timetable of proposed activities.
D. Provision of a venue for capacity building on sustainable upland farming
1. Development of the Agroforestry and Ecology Center
2. Packaging and implementation of capacity building modules
3. Production of superior planting stocks of forest and agroforest species
4. Conduct of farmers’week-end market
E. Transforming San Mateo into an ecotourist destination in Rizal Province
1. Planning for ecotourism in San Mateo
2. Training of ecotourist guides and other personnel
3. Development/improvement of ecotourist sites and facilities
4. Implementation of ecotourism program
5. Promotion of ecotourism in San Mateo

Table 7.3.5. Indicative Cost of Strategies/Activities
OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES ESTIMATED

COST
1. Revegetation of open and denuded 1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of areas to be reforested 350,000
uplands of the 2. Choice of tree species 50,000
municipality 3. Production of planting stocks 1,000,000
4. Planting and maintenance of established trees 4,000,000
Sub-total 5,400,000
2. Generation of income from forest 1. Survey, mapping and prioritization of areas for forest plantations 350,000
products 2. Choice of species 50,000
3. Planting stock production 1,000,000
4. Planting and maintenance of established plantations 10,000,000
5. Capacity building for plantation developers and their workers 1,000,000
Sub-total 12,400,000
3. Promotion of conservation farming in 1. Community organizing, orientation and planning with key players and other stakeholders 1,000,000
the uplands 2. Baseline characterization of candidate farmer volunteers and their potential model farms 500,000
3. Multi-stakeholder community development planning and model farm planning 300,000
4. Capacitating farmer volunteers and community extension volunteers/workers/change agents 2,000,000
5. Establishment of sloping S&T based model farms spearheaded by the model farmers/ farmer 8,000,000
volunteers
6. Marketing strategies and livelihood support mechanism 2,000,000
7. Farming support systems like credit, technical assistance linkages, information/ data basing, 1,000,000
baseline information gathering, and policy support mechanism
8. Monitoring and evaluation including program impact assessment 1,000,000
4. Provision of a venue for capacity 1. Development of the Agroforestry and Ecology Center 10,000,000
building on sustainable upland farming 2. Packaging and implementation of capacity building modules 500,000
3. Production of superior planting stocks of forest and agroforest species 4,500,000
4. Conduct of farmers’week-end market 500,000

cont. Table 7.3.5. Indicative Cost of Strategies/Activities
5. Transforming San Mateo into an 1. Planning for ecotourism in San Mateo 300,000
ecotourist destination in Rizal Province 2. Training of ecotourist guides and other personnel 300,000
3. Development/improvement of ecotourist sites and facilities 20,000,000
4. Implementation of ecotourism program 10,000,000
5. Promotion of ecotourism in San Mateo 300,000
GRAND TOTAL 70,000,000

7.4 WATER RESOURCES
This section contains a general assessment of water resources and

general recommendations for possible water resources-related projects as
an aid in project identification as part of the development of the general
framework plan for San Mateo, Rizal. Some relevant data and information
related to water resources are first reviewed and discussed including
rainfall distribution, surface water resources, groundwater resources,
spring water sources, soil and geology. A general analysis of water supply
and water demand situation in the area is then presented. On this basis,
possible projects related to water resources are then recommended for
consideration in the general development framework. Justifications for the
recommendations along with rough estimates of project costs are also
presented. The work reported herein is focused mainly on water supply to
address the potential for agricultural development in the area and the
potential increase in domestic water usage due to rapidly growing
population.
7.4.1 Review of Available Water Resources-Related Data and Information
a. Rainfall
Climate in San Mateo is classified as Type I, characterized by two distinct

seasons; wet during the months of May to October and dry during the
months of November to April. Consequently, rainfall is relatively heavy
from May to November and relatively low during the months of December
to April. Table 7.4.1-1 shows the monthly average rainfall observed from
1961 to 1995 at a Synoptic Station in Quezon City located at 14o39’N and
121o03’E, i.e. west of San Mateo (Figure 7.4.1-1). The total annual rainfall
averages about 2,432 mm.
Table 7.4.1-1. Mean monthly rainfall (mm) at Science Garden, Quezon City, 1961
to 1995
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
18.7 7.4 16.7 28.5 141.0 344.6 478.6 517.1 402.2 268.2 147.2 61.9
San Mateo Development Framework Plan Page 80

Figure 7.4.1-1. Location map of San Mateo relative to the Synoptic Station in Quezon
City (Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)
b. Surface Water Resources
The major river system that traverses the political boundary of San Mateo,
Rizal consists of the Marikina river, which emanates from the upland
watersheds of Rodriguez and enters San Mateo on its northwestern
portion and cuts through the western portion of the municipality before
heading south into Marikina and ultimately drains into Laguna de Bay.
Within San Mateo, the Marikina river is fed by several tributaries namely,
the Maly river serving as the northern boundary of San Mateo, the Abuag


Creek and Ampid Creek which join together before draining into Marikina
river, and finally the Nangka river, which serves as the southern boundary
of the municipality. Figure 7.4.1-2 shows the river system and the
drainage map of San Mateo. Streamflow data on any of the waterways
within San Mateo are currently unavailable to provide a better picture of
the magnitude of surface water resources in this municipality.
Figure 7.4.1-2. The river system and drainage map of San Mateo, Rizal
(Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)


c. Groundwater Resources
The groundwater resources system in San Mateo, Rizal consists of

shallow aquifer areas on the western low-lying portion and some deep
aquifer areas on the southeastern tip of the municipality. Groundwater in
the major portion of San Mateo within the steeply sloping and
mountainous areas on the central and eastern portion is classified as
difficult areas. Figure 7.4.1-3 shows the groundwater map in the
municipality of San Mateo, Rizal.
The static water level in the shallow well areas of San Mateo ranges from
5.48 m to 10.67 m and averages 8.60 meters below the ground surface
(mbgs). The specific capacity in these areas ranges from 0.41 to 2.75 lps
per meter and averages 1.02 lps per meter. No groundwater data is
currently available for the deep well areas.
Figure 7.4.1-3. Groundwater map of San Mateo, Rizal (Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)


d. Spring Water Sources
Spring water sources exist in the hilly and mountainous areas of San
Mateo, Rizal. Several spring point sources have been previously identified
in these areas as shown in Figure 7.4.1-2. It has been reported that water
yield from these spring water sources is minimal especially during the dry
season. However, no quantitative data are currently available to provide a
better picture of the magnitude of spring water sources.
e. Existing Domestic Water Supply
The main source of water in San Mateo for domestic purposes is the
Manila Water Company Inc., fully servicing 12 out of the 15 baranggays.
2 baranggays are partially serviced by Manila Water but main source is
groundwater tapped through deep wells and artesian wells. Pintung
Bukawe is the only remaining baranggay without Manila Water service
and relies solely on deep well and artesian wells. A listing of the existing
domestic water supply systems in the various barangays of San Mateo is
shown in Table 7.4.1-2. The corresponding household distribution of the
various drinking water sources and water supply systems is given in Table
7.4.1-3. The location and rated capacities of deep wells operated and
maintained by Manila Water Company, Inc. in San Mateo, Rizal are given
in Table 7.4.1-4.


Table 7.4.1-2. Existing domestic water supply systems in the barangays of
San Mateo, Rizal
BARANGAY TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Ampid I
Manila Water (La Mesa Dam)
Ampid II
Banaba
Dulongbayan I
Dulongbayan II
Guinayang
Guitnangbayan I
Guitnangbayan II
Gulod Malaya
Malanday
Maly
Pintong Bukawe
Deep well and Artesian Wells
Sta. Ana
Sto. Niño
Deep well and Artesian Wells, Manila Water (portion)
Silangan
Deep well and Artesian Wells, Manila Water (portion)


Table 7.4.1-3. Household distribution of the various drinking water sources and
water supply systems in San Mateo, Rizal
Main Source of Drinking Water/Water Supply System Number of Households
Community Water Supply System (private/own use) 5,971

Community Water Supply System (shared/communal) 4,639
Deepwell (private/own use) 1,493
Deepwell (shared/communal) 2,852
Shallow well 151
Dug well 564
Spring,lake, river, rain, etc. 389
Peddler 20
TOTAL 16,079
Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001 (originally taken from 1996 Socio-Economic Profile of Municipal Planning
Office of San Mateo, Rizal)
Table 7.4.1-4. Location and rated capacities of deep wells of Manila Water
Company, Inc. in San Mateo, Rizal
Pumping Station Location Rated Capacity (gpm)

Banaba-Ampid Brgy. Ampid, San Mateo 250
Maly Brgy. Maly (boundary of San Mateo 250
and Montalban)
Public Market M.H. del Pilar, San Mateo 300
Sta. Ana Salvador St., Sta. Ana, San Mateo 90
Sta. Maria Sta. Maria, San Mateo 90
Dulongbayan* Daangbakal, Brgy. Dulongbayan, 90
San Mateo
*Not operational
Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001 (originally taken from Manila Water Company, Inc.)

f. Soil and Geology
Being the medium of unsaturated and saturated groundwater systems that

influence groundwater availability, basic soils and geologic profiles in San
Mateo, Rizal are presented in this section. The soil and geology maps in
San Mateo are shown in Figures 7.4.1-4 and 7.4.1-5. Although specific
names of soil series have been identified, soils in San Mateo essentially
include clay, clay loam, loam, silt loam and sandy loam. The spatial
distribution of these soil types is depicted in Figure 7.4.1-4. In the same
manner, specific names of geologic formations have been given to those
found in the area and their spatial distribution in the municipality is shown
in Figure 7.4.1-5 For the productive shallow well areas on the western
portion of San Mateo, the geologic formation is essentially Quarternary
Alluvium, which consists mostly of silt, sand, pebbles, cobbles and small
boulders of the underlying rock type. Lithologic data in both shallow and
deep aquifer areas are, however, currently unavailable to provide a picture
of the stratigraphy in these areas.
Figure 7.4.1-4. Soil map of San Mateo, Rizal (Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)


Figure 7.4.1-5. Geology map of San Mateo, Rizal (Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)


7.4.2 General Analysis of Water Supply and Water Demand
a. Temporal Variability of Rainfall
Figure 7.4.2-1 shows the temporal distribution of mean monthly rainfall observed
in a Synoptic Station of PAGASA in Quezon city, west of San Mateo, Rizal. The
mean monthly rainfall ranges from 7.4 mm in February to 517.1 mm in August.
Rainfall is relatively abundant during the months of June to October owing to the
occurrence of southwest monsoon in this region. The area is relatively dry during
the rest of the year particularly during the months of December to April.
600
500
400
Rainfall (mm)
300
200
100
0
Figure 7.4.2-1. Mean monthly rainfall distribution at Science Garden, Quezon

City, 1961 to 1995

b. Spatial Variability of Rainfall
In the absence of rainfall stations covering the area of San Mateo and nearby
areas, spatial analysis of rainfall can not be performed. However, considering the
high variability of slopes and elevation (Figures 7.4.2-2 and 7.4.2-.3) and the
presence of mountains on the eastern side of the municipality, it is highly likely
that the magnitude of rainfall on the eastern part is relatively higher than on the
western side due to orographic influences. The exact nature of spatial variability
could however be determined only with actual rainfall measurements in spatially
distributed locations.
Figure 7.4.2-2. Slope map of San Mateo, Rizal (Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)


Figure 7.4.2-3. Elevation map of San Mateo, Rizal (Source: CDP for the MSM, 2001)


c. Potential Crop Evapotranspiration
Based on the observed climatic data at the Synoptic Station in Quezon city, the
mean monthly potential evapotranspiration was estimated using FAO Penman
Monteith equation. Results are shown in Table 7.4.2-1 and are plotted in Figure
7.4.2-4. Evapotranspiration varies from 108.9 mm in December to 171.0 mm in
May. The total annual potential evapotranspiration amounts to about 1,690 mm.
Table 7.4.2-1. Estimated mean monthly potential evapotranspiration (mm) based

on climatic data observed at Science Garden, Quezon City, 1961 to
1995
113.9 135.8 155.0 166.2 171.0 153.3 151.8 149.8 138.8 131.6 113.5 108.9
180.0
160.0
Potential Evaporanspiration (mm)
140.0
120.0
100.0
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Figure 7.4.2-4. Mean monthly potential evapotranspiration distribution at

Science Garden, Quezon City, 1961 to 1995

d. Delineation Between Wet and Dry Season
On the basis of mean monthly rainfall and mean monthly evapotranspiration

(Figure 7.4.2-5), the wet season in San Mateo starts some time between May
and June and ends some time between November and December.
600.0
Mean Monthly Rainfall and Potential
500.0
Evapotranspiration (mm)
400.0
300.0 ET (mm)
RF (mm)
200.0
100.0
0.0
Oct
Aug
Dec
Nov
Jan
May
Feb
Sep
Apr
Jul
Jun
Mar
Figure 7.4.2-5. Comparison between estimated mean monthly rainfall and potential
evapotranspiration in San Mateo, Rizal

e. Water Resources Dependability and Potential for Water Resources
Development
Surface water, groundwater and spring water sources existing in San Mateo offer
some potential for water resources development. For surface water resources,
the presence of Marikina river on the western side of the municipality offers some
potential for water resources development for agricultural purposes. However,
streamflow dependability can not be properly evaluated in the absence of
historical streamflow data. Proper assessment of streamflow dependability
necessitates a sufficiently long streamflow data to enable frequency analysis or
flow duration analysis. Nevertheless, based on field site visit performed in
December 2009 and on anecdotal accounts, it appears that streamflow in
Marikina river within the jurisdiction of San Mateo is more than abundant during
the wet season from June to November as frequent flooding in the vicinity of
Marikina river has been observed. On the other hand, dry season flow appears to
be minimal. The scarcity of surface water resources that may occur due to
seasonal variability of rainfall and runoff in the area can be addressed through
surface water resources development.
In the case of groundwater resources, it appears that the western portion of San
Mateo has a highly productive shallow and even deep aquifer systems as
evidenced by the nature of formation in this area, the shallow static water level,
the appreciable specific capacities and the presence of deepwells used to satisfy
the domestic water supply needs of a major portion of the municipality. Even the
southeastern tip of San Mateo appears to have a productive deep aquifer as
evidenced by the presence of deepwells in this part of the municipality. Hence,
groundwater resources development for either agriculture or domestic water
supply purposes would not pose a big problem in terms of quantity. However,
proper assessment of groundwater resources dependability necessitates aquifer
characterization including well logging, pumping tests, step drawdown tests
among others to enable determination of aquifer hydraulic and storage
characteristics and the resulting sustained yields. Apart from groundwater
quantity, groundwater quality should also be looked into considering the proximity

of the productive aquifer areas to the existing sanitary landfill located in the
municipality and other possible threats to groundwater contamination. For
domestic water supply purposes, groundwater resources development should be
coupled with proper water treatment to ensure safe drinking water supply for the
community.
Spring water sources have also been identified in previous investigations done in
San Mateo, Rizal. Their dependability can not, however, be properly assessed in
the absence of quantitative data. Nevertheless, based on previous reports the
discharge from spring water sources in the area is minimal during the dry
season. Conversely, spring water discharge should be appreciable during the
wet season. Just like surface water resources, spring water sources still offer
some potential for development to meet the agricultural and domestic water
demands especially in areas classified as difficult groundwater areas on the
mountainous portion of the municipality.
f. Water Demand
Assessment of water demand for agriculture purposes is tied up with any

proposed agricultural development in the area. For crop production purposes,
irrigation water requirements can be estimated properly with a well defined
cropping pattern. For livestock production, the nature of production system will
also dictate the water demand for animal consumption and production needs. In
the absence of these data and information, proper assessment of water demand
for agriculture can not be performed. However, for purposes of project
identification, seasonal irrigation water requirements for high to low water
consuming crops that may be grown in the area were estimated based on
estimated potential crop evapotranspiration and certain assumptions on water
balance and water losses for the estimated area of 200 hectares on the
northwestern portion of San Mateo to be devoted for food production purposes.
Results of this estimation are shown in Table 7.4.2-2.

Table 7.4.2-2. Estimated seasonal irrigation water requirements for various crop
categories for the 200-ha food production area in San Mateo, Rizal
Crop Seasonal Irrigation Water Demand

(cubic meters per season)
High water consuming crops

(e.g. rice, fruit trees) 1,710,000 to 2,280,000
Medium water consuming crops

(e.g. corn, rootcrops) 760,000 to 1,140,000
Low water consuming crops

570,000 to 950,000
( e.g. vegetables)
For domestic water consumption, on the other hand, water demand was based
on the estimates presented by FL Hong Architects and Associates for years 2010
and 2015 and on additional projections made. In the absence of growth rate
projections, the population projection from 2015 to 2030 was based on a
population growth rate of 4.7 % per annum. Domestic water demand was then
based on a daily per capita consumption of 185 liters per day. Results are
summarized in Table 7.4.2-3.
Water demand estimates indicate that the water supply system in San Mateo
should be able to meet the increase in water demand as a result of population
increase. Based on the assumptions previously stated, the incremental increase
in water demand is projected to amount to 9,686 m3/day from 2010 to 2015;
22,270 m3/day from 2010 to 2020; 38,103 m3/day from 2010 to 2025 and 58,022
m3/day from 2010 to 2030.

Table 7.4.2-3. Estimated population and domestic water demand in San Mateo,
Rizal.
Estimated Water Demand

Year Estimated Population
(cubic meters per day)
2010 211,138* 39,060*
2015 263,494* 48,746*
2020 331,516 61,330
2025 417,097 77,163
2030 524,772 97,083
*Estimated by FL Hong Architects and Associates
g. Recommendations on Possible Water Resources-Related Projects
g.1. Water Supply for Irrigation
To address water supply problems for agriculture, the following projects

may be considered:
1. Mini-dams and reservoirs/small water impounding projects

2. Shallow tubewell irrigation
3. Spring water development
4. Drip Irrigation
g.1.1 Mini-dams and reservoirs /small water impounding projects
The construction of mini-dams and reservoirs or small water

impounding projects along the Marikina river within the territorial
jurisdiction of San Mateo, Rizal at its upstream reach on the
northwestern side of this municipality may be considered to meet
the dry season demand for irrigation of whatever crops are to be
grown in the 200-ha food production area also located in the

northwest side. A mini-dam and reservoir system can be used to
impound runoff water coming from the upstream watersheds during
the wet season for irrigation use within its vicinity during the dry
season, when streamflow in Marikina river is relatively low. The
seasonal irrigation water requirements presented in section 3.6 can
therefore be addressed by the storage capability of this project.
This dam-reservoir system can also regulate the streamflow
downstream of the structure especially during the rainy season and
therefore could serve as a flood-mitigating structure. At the same
time, the dam-reservoir system will enhance groundwater recharge
rates into the shallow aquifer areas in the downgradient portion of
the structure.
The dam-reservoir system may be of the earthfill type with the

necessary spillway, outlet works, irrigation conveyance network and
access road. The dam should have sufficient height to meet the
required useful storage and dead storage. The spillway is needed
for discharging excess flood flows during the wet season and
should be accompanied by stilling basin downstream to dissipate
energy during hydraulic jump. Irrigation works include irrigation
canals and water control structures. Access road may be of the
gravel surface type.
Provision of this water impounding project would increase cropping

intensity in the 200-ha area in northwestern San Mateo to be
devoted for food production. With increased available irrigation
water during the dry season, additional cropping after the wet
season can be performed in the area. Plant water stress due to
inadequate water supply during the dry season without the project
would also be prevented with the provision of this water impounding
project. The water impounding project can likewise be used for
supplementary irrigation during the wet season especially under
low rainfall periods. Hence, both crop yield and crop production for
both cropping seasons can be increased. Local supply of crop
produce can consequently be augmented and food security can be
enhanced. Moreover, the water impounding system may also be
used to the water needs of livestock production systems near its
vicinity. At the same time, the reservoir may be used for
aquaculture and fish production purposes. Apart from all these, this
project will provide employment opportunities to the residents of
San Mateo in the agriculture and fishery sector. Farmer’s income
will likewise be augmented with this mini-dam reservoir system.
Hence, this project will help boost the local economy of San Mateo.
For a proper consideration of this project, however, a thorough

feasibility and environmental impact studies is necessary to ensure
its economic viability, environmental soundness and social
acceptability. Other considerations would include provincial and
regional plans for Marikina river owing to the fact that this river cuts
across municipal and provincial boundaries. Any proposed plan for
upstream surface water resources development would definitely
affect the feasibility of any proposed dam-reservoir within the
jurisdiction of San Mateo. In the same manner, the downstream
water users and other surface water resources development plans
for southern Marikina river stretch should likewise be considered if
a dam-reservoir structure is to be constructed within San Mateo.
Proper costing would require detailed engineering design and if it is

to be solely devoted for crop production purposes would be
influenced by proposed cropping pattern. However, based on rough
estimates of unit cost for small water impounding projects and the
intended food production area of 200 has., the project cost is
estimated to be about PhP 50,000,000 to PhP 60,000,000.
Additional costs will be incurred for the irrigation canal network and
water control structures needed for conveying water from the
reservoir towards the crop production areas and also for drainage
network and access roads.

g.1.2 Shallow tubewell irrigation
An alternative to the construction of mini-dams and reservoirs is the

installation of shallow tubewells in the 200-ha food production area
which is located within the shallow aquifer areas on the
northwestern portion of San Mateo, Rizal. With properly spaced
shallow tubewells to avoid well interference, this mode of irrigation
and groundwater resources development may prove to be
technically feasible even during the dry season as the static water
level in this area is within the practical suction lift for centrifugal
pumps.
Well designed and properly spaced shallow tubewells can be used

to irrigate whatever crops are to be grown in the food production
area in northwest San Mateo and in other potentially arable areas
within the shallow aquifer areas. Just like the water impounding
system, cropping intensity can be substantially increased with
shallow tubewell irrigation system as it will enable cropping during
the dry season when surface water resources are minimal. With
available irrigation water any time of the year through shallow
tubewells, unnecessary plant water stress will be avoided.
Consequently, crop yield and crop production can be further
increased. This will ultimately enhance food security in the
municipality and at the same time increase farmer’s income.
Unlike the water impounding system, however, minimal headworks

and appurtenant structures would be needed under a shallow
tubewell irrigation system for self-evident reasons. Hence the cost
of shallow tubewell irrigation system is relatively lower than that of
the mini-dam and reservoir system. Nevertheless, proper
consideration of shallow tubewell irrigation project in the food
production area would require a thorough assessment of its
technical and economic viability.

On the other hand, proper costing of shallow tubewell irrigation
system would require detailed well design and evaluation of all
accompanying costs of aquifer characterization, well construction
and well development. However, based on recent figures of unit
costs of shallow tubewell development, the cost of this project for
the whole food production area of 200 has is estimated to range
from PhP 15,000,000 to PhP 20,000,000.
g.1.3 Spring water development
A number of spring water point sources have already been

identified in San Mateo, Rizal as previously discussed. Spring water
development may include construction of water storage facilities
and conveyance network to deliver spring water to its point of
beneficial use. These spring water sources, once developed, can
consequently be used for irrigating crops with relatively low
consumptive use in the upland areas.
While the development of spring water sources on the hilly and

central part of San Mateo on the eastern side of Marikina river is
not recommendable as an option for irrigating the 200 ha area
located on the other of the said river, spring water development of
identified and still to be identified sources in the mountainous areas
may be considered for irrigating crops in the upland areas and
whatever crops are planned to be intercropped with Moringa
Olifeira (Malunggay) in the intended area in the southern portion of
the municipality.
Nevertheless, like the preceding recommendations, consideration

of spring water development project would however require a
thorough evaluation of its technical feasibility and economic
viability. Proper costing would similarly require a detailed
engineering design for both storage and a pipe conveyance
network. Even a rough estimation of project cost would require data

on spring water discharge and other relevant information which are
currently unavailable.
g.1.4 Drip Irrigation
Another alternative irrigation project that may prove feasible during

the dry season is through the use of low-cost drip irrigation system.
This type of irrigation system only delivers the quantity needed to
meet the evapotranspiration needs of the crops and hence can be
used even during the dry season. Drip irrigaton systems can be
hooked up with spring water sources and even shallow tubewells,
deepwells and water impounding systems for water supply. Some
drip kits can also be hooked up with rainwater storage tanks.
Recently designed low-cost drip kits that do not require any
pumping unit can be procured from the International Development
Enterprises (IDE), a non-profit organization dedicated to ending
poverty in the developing world. The cost of irrigation using the low-
cost IDE drip kits is estimated at about USD 500 per hectare
compared to conventional drip systems whose cost range from
USD 1,200 to USD 3,000 per hectare.
g.2 Water Supply for Domestic Water Consumption
To address water supply problems for domestic consumption, expansion of

water services by Manila Water Company, Inc. to the proposed additional
residential areas should be explored. In addition, the following projects may
be considered:
1. Deepwells/artesian wells and water storage reservoirs

2. Spring water development
The construction of public deepwells and artesian wells coupled with water
storage reservoirs and pipe water distribution network may be considered to
meet the growing demand for domestic water supply due to rapidly increasing
population in San Mateo, Rizal as presented in section 7.4.2f. Construction of
deep wells may be done within the identified deep aquifer areas and also in
the shallow aquifer areas whose underlying deep aquifer system has proved
to be productive for domestic water supply purposes. However, proper
groundwater quality monitoring and the necessary water treatment should be
employed especially if the wells are to be sited within the downgradient side
of the existing landfills.
Proper costing of the public deep wells would require detailed well design and
consideration of other necessary activities including aquifer characterization,
well construction and well development. Even a rough estimation of cost
would require relevant data on stratigraphy and other hydraulic and geologic
information on the deep aquifer system, which are currently unavailable.
In the case of spring water development, the same approach and

considerations would apply as in the case of irrigation water usage. However,
groundwater quality will have to be properly monitored ensure safe drinking
water supply. Also, in view of the minimal spring water discharge during the
dry season, spring water development may only be able to cater to a limited
number of households especially in the upland areas.
g.3 Other Considerations
While the aforementioned water resources development projects may

prove to be technically feasible and economically viable, it is important to
enhance the sustainability of both surface and groundwater resources
within the territorial jurisdiction of San Mateo, Rizal. This requires proper
watershed management of the Marikina river basin to minimize floodflows
during the rainy season, enhance dependable flows and groundwater
recharge to the aquifer system. This calls for reforestation in denuded
areas, strict implementation of the prohibition of illegal logging activities, if
any, prevention of quarrying activities among other measures that would
enhance water resources sustainability in San Mateo, Rizal.
Recycling of water through purification process may also be explored.

Domestic, commercial, agricultural (intensive piggery and poultry


operations) and industrial water wastes contribute to pollution. This will
enable compliance to Clean Water Act and augment the local water
resources.
7.4.3 Timetable of Project Implementation
As an aid in the preparation of the overall development framework plan for the
municipality of San Mateo, Rizal, the following timetable for the implementation of
the aforementioned water resources-related projects is presented for
consideration.
a. Table 7.4.3-1: Mini-dams/small water impounding projects
Activity Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6-
Y8
Site identification, Reconnaissance, Pre-feasibility x

study
Feasibility Study (including cropping pattern x

development and irrigation water requirements
calculation, economic/financial feasibility)
Initial Environmental Impact Study x
Environmental Impact Assessment x x
Detailed engineering design and costing x
Project financing and bidding x
Project construction x x


b. Table 7.4.3-2: Shallow tubewell irrigation projects
Activity Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Site identification, Pre-feasibility study x

Aquifer characterization x
Well design x
Well construction x x
c. Table 7.4.3-3: Spring water development projects
Activity Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
Site identification, Reconnaissance, Pre-feasibility x

study

Initial Environmental Impact Study x
Environmental Impact Assessment x
Detailed engineering design and costing x
Project construction x x

d. Table 7.4.3-4: Deepwell water supply projects
Activity Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Site identification, Pre-feasibility study x
Feasibility Study x
Aquifer characterization x
Well design x
Well construction x x
In general, the benefits that could be derived from the irrigation projects such as
minidams, shallow tubewell irrigation and spring water development would
include increased crop yield, increased cropping intensity and hence increased
farmer’s income. The minidams would also provide other flood mitigating benefits
to the community. On the other hand, the benefits from projects such as
deepwells would include the commercial value of the additional water supply to
be provided in the community for domestic and industrial water uses. The
estimation of the equivalent monetary value of all the aforementioned benefits
would, however, require a separate, more detailed economic analysis.

7.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT
San Mateo is rich in natural resources and with its

7.5.1 SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT elevated land forms, it has the potential of becoming an
‘eco-city’ that promotes recycling, rainwater and waste
water utilization as well as beautifying its uplands with
urban forestry while providing space for light industries
and residential uses.
Solid waste management for all local government units

are regulated by RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000. Under the law, reduction of at
least 25 percent of the total waste generated and
disposed must be achieved within 5 years through the
promotion of recycling, reuse and composting. The
Municipal government is mandated to collect only the
residual wastes while barangays are mandated to
collect all recyclable materials.
Materials Recovery Facilities or MRFs are supposed to

be installed to support any or all resource recovery
programs/projects of both Municipal and barangay
governments. MRFs also serve as support for potential
business ventures on recycling. The economic
component of the law calls for the provision of small
business ventures to generate income for waste pickers
and poor households. An example of such initiatives of
barangays and Municipal governments is the KILUS
group of women in Pasig that started a million peso
business on recycling tetra packs to ‘eco-bags’.
The law also mandates the closure of all dumpsites and

the upgrading and eventual development to sanitary
landfills (SLF) for disposal requirements of waste

management. San Mateo closed its old SLF in 2000
amidst strong objections from influential groups. The
old SLF has a capacity of 13 million cubic meters of
wastes.
Currently, San Mateo

opened its still to be
completed Sanitary
Landfill for the
requirements of LGUs
that were hardly hit by
Typhoon Ondoy. No
documentation was
made due to the urgent nature of the situation. Also the
Solid Waste Management office was flooded and its
records destroyed by flood waters.
Based on the available data, the following is

recommended:
1. Prepare a 10 year solid waste management plan.
The Municipal Government should draft its own 10

year Solid Waste Management Plan that will
determine the strategies and technologies that are
appropriate and will help them reduce the waste
generated and disposed in their area. The plan will
include the location and number of Materials
Recovery Facilities that the municipality will need to
reduce the volume of wastes generated in their
jurisdiction.
The MRFs can also provide financial support to

business on recyclable materials. Demand for earth-
friendly products is high from Europe and Asia. The

Municipal Government may consider initiating a
cooperative that will provide employment to women
and senior citizens without leaving their home. A
feasibility study must be conducted to better
determine the requirements and demands of
recycling business.
2. Conduct a Waste Analysis and Characterization

Study (WACS).
A crucial tool for crafting the 10 year solid waste

management plan is the conduct of a waste analysis
and characterization study or WACS. The results of
the WACS will determine the types and amounts of
wastes generated per type of waste generator of the
municipality. This is turn will help the municipality
project the amount of wastes to be generated in the
succeeding years and the appropriate strategy and
technology that will achieve the reduction targets set
by law.
The WACS results will also determine the type of

wastes that can be used for a recycling business as
well as the source or the sector of the population that
will generate such type of wastes to sustain the
operation of the business.
3. Conduct an engineering and geologic study on

proposed site to be allocated for SLFs.
Another component of the 10yr SWM plan is the

treatment and disposal system or technology the
municipality will pursue. The municipality has the
option to have their own SLF. At present, the
municipality is host to the operation of a privately-

owned SLF. It can allocate additional space for SLF.
However, it will need a detailed engineering and
geologic study of the site located in the north
western part of Barangay Pintong Bukawe (See
Figure 7.5-1). This is also needed to verify that the
area passes the criteria set by the DENR for SLF
siting.
Once the study shows the appropriateness of the

site for SLF, the Municipal Government can now
entertain investment initiatives from the private
sector involved in waste treatment and disposal
technologies.
4. Undertake a quantification study to determine

the methane production and methane collection
from the old SLF.
Methane collection and utilization of the old SLF is

an option for the municipal government. The 73
hectare SLF is a good source for methane and can
be a showcase for the municipality’s environmental
programs and policies.
Another option is for the Municipal Government to

create partnerships with operators of SLF for the
carbon credits acquired from the operations. They
must secure their part in the reduction of carbon
emission through the implementation of soft
programs on recycling and composting.
7.5.2 WASTE The 2001 proposed urban land use plan shows (see
WATER Figure 7.5-1) an area for light industries to mixed use.
MANAGEMENT This area will increase the income of the Municipal
government. The allocation of this area for light

industrial-mixed use will entail the generation of wastes
as well as demand for water. Should the municipal
government chose to follow this proposal, it can propose
to Manila Water Corporation the location of a Sewerage
Treatment Plant or STP to service this area.
The setting up of an STP will greatly help the

municipality sustain a balance between economic
advancement and environmental protection. All
establishments must be connected to the STP to ensure
collection and treatment of wastewater. The Manila
Water Corporation has programmed Barangay Ampid
as location of its Sewerage Treatment Plant or STP in
San Mateo by 2011. This STP can be connected to the
proposed industrial area or another STP can be
commissioned in line with the eco-friendly policy of the
municipal government. The treated waste water can be
reclaimed for agricultural and industrial purposes while
the sludge can be used as soil amendment for
agricultural use.
7.5.3 RAIN WATER

COLLECTION PONDS San Mateo has seven months of rain. Based on the
recent flooding that greatly affected San Mateo and the
low lying neighboring cities, the municipal government
must assess its role in reducing the risks and damages
caused by flooding.
Almost half of the total land area of the municipality has

an elevation ranging from 100 to 500 meters. Studies
should be conducted on putting up of rainwater
collection ponds at the bases of the highest land forms
(see Figure 7.5-1). The rainwater collected can be
stored and distributed for agricultural and industrial uses
during the summer season. Likewise, the rainwater

collection pond can also be used as fishing area for
tourism or recreation purposes. The viability of this
project must be studied in detail.
7.5.4 URBAN
FORESTRY
Reforestation is also critical in San Mateo. The ragged
elevated areas are mostly deforested and may have
contributed to the floods during Typhoon Ondoy.
Reforestation is urgently needed. Identification of open
spaces without trees or plants must be done. The urban
areas of the municipality when adequately planted with
vegetation can serve as San Mateo’s Green Lungs or
Greenbelt which help reduce air pollution and provide
shade to pedestrians.
Greenbelts should be laid out to delineate the downtown

area from the uptown part of the municipality. The
proposed light industrial-mixed use area and any
residential areas in the elevated portion of the
municipality must be protected with greenbelts. The
greenbelts will serve as boundaries and will give an
illusion of detachment from the noisy bustling downtown
area. In addition, these will also alleviate noise and air
pollution coming from downtown area. The same must
be done for the current SLF and proposed site for future
SLFs.

7.5.5 PROJECT COST
The proposed projects for the environment sector will entail

financial support. Aspects needing funds are listed below:
1. Preparation of a 10 year solid waste management plan.
The preparation of a Municipal 10 year solid waste management

plan will include the conduct of Waste Analysis and
Characterization Study or WACS, planning workshop for
Municipal and Barangay solid waste management and technical
writing for the report. The outputs of the WACS and planning
workshops will be integrated in the technical report. The plan
will follow the outline given by the National Solid Waste
Management Commission of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
The projected budget requirements for the plan preparation are

as follows:
a. conduct of WACS : P800,000.00

b. conduct of Barangay SWM planning workshop: P800,000.00
c. conduct of Municipal SWM planning workshop: P500,000.00
d. technical writing of plan: P100,000.00
Total budget requirement for the SWM plan is P2.2 Million

pesos. The budget is primarily for operational expenses and
professional fees of the studies and planning workshops. The
plan will include strategies for waste reduction and disposal of
wastes in the municipality as well as ways to generate livelihood
and income for the residents through recycling and composting.
Based on available literature, income from the livelihood

projects identified in the plan may range from as low as
P100,000.00 to as high as P1 million once the operation and

marketing of finished products are sustained. One example is
the tetra pack recycling business from Pasig that started small
but is now exporting their products to European countries and
the United States (De Sales-Papa et al, 2009).
The whole 10 year SWM plan will take 6 to 8 months to prepare

and finish the report. The implementation of the plan will depend
on the approval of the plan by the National Solid Waste
Management Commission but the municipal government may
opt to include the identified programs and project in their annual
investment program and capital investment plan. The plan must
also be supervised and monitored by the Municipal Solid Waste
Management Board as mandated by law.
2. Conduct of an engineering and geologic study on proposed

site to be allocated for SLFs.
This proposal is critical if the municipal government wishes to

rent out space to private companies engaged in treatment and
disposal technologies. The study costs P2-3 million due to the
technical aspects and varying professional cost of the geologist
conducting the study. Such studies usually take 3 to 5 months to
complete. Once the study has determined that the proposed site
will pass the DENR criteria for SLF site, the municipal
government should prepare a plan for its actual usage.
The Municipal Government must determine the amount of rent

for SLF purposes. This can be patterned after the
renting/leasing of space for public market facilities. Public
markets are usually leased out to vendors on a monthly basis.
Since SLF will entail bigger space, the Municipal government
may earn from rent as low as P100,000.00 to as high as
P500,000.00 a month.

3. Undertake a quantification study to determine the methane
production and methane collection from the old SLF.
Quantification of methane for sanitary landfill can be done using

theoretical and actual calculations. Theoretical calculations can
be done through various formulas (Emenda Sembiring et al,
2007) or through actual testing of methane content. The
Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC) is the only local
company that conducts actual testing for methane content. The
Quezon City Controlled Dumpsite in Payatas has a methane
recovery unit in operation which was initiated by the Quezon
City Government with technical assistance from PNOC. A
similar study for San Mateo will run for at least 6 months for
testing and quantification and may cost a minimum of
P8 million.
Methane harvesting from SLFs is done worldwide due to its dual

benefits. The methane collected can be used as fuel and the
reduction in methane emission is converted to carbon credits
that are traded in the international market. It is calculated that
21 kilograms of carbon dioxide is emitted for every 1 kilogram of
methane. The United Nations Framework Convention for
Climate Change (UNFCCC) issues Certificate Emission
Reductions (CERs) to Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM)
projects that make it possible for any organization to trade their
carbon reduction credits.
Through the proposed project, the Municipal Government may

be able to harvest the methane from the closed SLF for fuel and
be classified as a CDM project. Subsequently, it can be issued
the required CER for carbon trading. The projected income from
the collection of methane and the carbon credits that may be
traded run in the millions as cost of carbon credits ranges from
$12-29 per tonne in the international market. A more indicative
projected income will be determined once the study is done.

The study will also indicate the life span of the SLF for methane
collection.
4. Construction of Rainwater collection ponds.
The construction of one rainwater collection pond may cost a

minimum of P1 million for a 17,000 gallon pond that can serve
residents. The proposal is for the construction of at least 5
ponds. The Municipal government can also opt to make the
water available to farmers during the summer months for a fee.
Putting up more than one rainwater collection ponds will help
the farmers during dry season and earn the municipal
government additional income not only for the operation and
improvement of the ponds but also for other development
projects.
The Municipal Government should also contract out a study that
will determine the amount of annual rainfall and identify the best
sites for the ponds to be located. This study is approximated to
cost around P500,000.00.
5. Reforestation Program of San Mateo
The reforestation program will entail preparing an Urban

Forestry Plan for the municipality. A similar plan was drafted by
the City Government of Makati using Kevin Lynch’s City of Man
elements and technical guidance of the Bureau of Forestry of
the DENR. The plan will cost P500,000.00 to draft and the
implementation of the plan may cost P1 million at the minimum.
Drafting of the plan will take 6 to 8 months to finish. The profit
that the municipal government will earn from this project is
cleaner air, greener environment and healthier residents. It will
further enhance the environmentally benign image of San Mateo
through the use of urban forestry and establishments of
greenbelts. The aesthetic and health benefits will be translated
to decrease in the number of upper respiratory cases among

residents. Implementation of the plan will take 5 to 10 years to
complete depending on the availability of funds.
TABLE 7.5 - TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS

SUB-TOTAL TOTAL
COST COST (in
(in Billion Billion
PhP) PhP)
PROPOSED PROJECT UNIT COSTS
1 . 40-Hectare Housing Development within Town
Center: 1.200
Land Acquisition Cost PhP 3,000 / sqm x 400,000sqm 1.20
2 . Government Complex: 0.531
Land Acquisition Cost:
Government Center PhP 3,000 / sqm x 95,000 sqm 0.29
Hospital PhP 3,000 / sqm x 36,000 sqm 0.11
Shopping Center PhP 3,000 / sqm x 46,000 sqm 0.14
3 . Infrastructure: 4.269
(Construction + ROW) SMATex - 6 lanes x 12 kms PhP 26.4 M/km/lane x 12 kms 1.90
Dike By-Pass Road - 4 lanes x 4 kms PhP 33.0 M/km/lane x 4 kms 0.53
Q.C. - Landfill Road- 4 lanes x 3 kms PhP 20.0 M/km/lane x 4 kms 0.24
Interior Road Network (Ring Roads)
(with widening cost)- 4 lanes x 20 kms PhP 20.0 M/km/lane x 20 kms 1.60
4 . River System & Waterways: 2.589
Dike (Flood Control) - 12.45 kms PhP 73 M/km x 12.45 kms 0.91
Realignment of Marikina River - 800 m 0.10
Realignment of Nangka River - 600 m 0.08
Detention Dams - 3 units PhP 500 M/unit x 3 units 1.50
5 . Riverside Mixed-Use Development: 10.136
Cost of Mid-Rise Development PhP 30,000 / sqm x 107,982 sqm 3.24
Cost of High-Rise Development PhP 35,000 / sqm x 167,040 sqm 5.85
Cost of Small Structure Development PhP 20,000 / sqm x 18,000 sqm 0.36
6 . Development of Historical Town Center: 0.650
Cost of Condominium Tower Development PhP 30,000 / sqm x 10,000 sqm 0.30
7 . University Town: 3.250
Land Acquisition Cost PhP 2,500 / sqm x 1,300,000sqm 3.25
8 . Revitalization of Agriculture and Forestry Areas: 0.170
Agriculture Development 0.10
Forestry Development 0.07
9 . Water Resource Development: 0.150
Water Resource Development 0.085
Infrastructure 0.065
10 . Environmental Development: 0.100
Environmental Development 0.02
Infrastructure 0.08
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST: PhP 23.045
Billion

8.0 PROJECT PACKAGES FOR FUNDS GENERATION
There are 11 project packages that have been identified

to initiate funds generation for the implementation of the
plan. (See Figure 8: Project Packages.)
8.1 Moringa Plantation
The project involves the industrial-scale utilization

and application of raw materials from Moringa
Oleifera (Malunggay) in the following industries:
Livestock Feeds, Vegetable Oils, Biofuel
Production, and Noodles Production.
The project package will utilize 4,000 hectares of

San Mateo’s highlands for Moringa plantation.
These areas have been classified as “high geo-
hazard risk” areas and therefore are not suitable
for building construction.
A portion of the proposed plantation development

will be dedicated to the re-population of San
Mateo’s forest cover.
Agro-Research Centers will be established in the

“low” to “medium” geo-hazard risk areas to house
ancillary and support facilities for training , research,
product processing and development, etc.
8.2 40-Hectare Housing Development for

Immediate Funds Generation
The project involves the Planning, Design and

Construction of a 40-Hectare Medium and Low-End
Housing Development.
Conceptual Image: Housing Development

The project will be located within the urban district
of the municipality. Developers are ready to
undertake the project, which will give San Mateo
an immediate source of funds needed for the
implementation of the other projects identified in the
Framework Plan.
8.3 Construction of the 6-Lane SMATex (San

Mateo- Antipolo Toll Expressway)
A 6-lane Toll Expressway will be constructed to

connect San Mateo to Antipolo. This highway shall
start from the Batasan-San Mateo Bridge, by-
passing the town center and traversing the
municipality near the San Mateo-Antipolo southern
boundary. Toll shall be collected for the use of the
12 km. long proposed expressway.
8.4 New Government Complex; Commercial

Center & Municipal Hospital
The project involves the development of New

Government Complex. The 22 -hectare site shall
be located a few kilometers away from the existing
government center to decongest that area. The
proposed New Government Complex will house the
new Municipal Hall, Civic Centers, Hall of Justice,
Conceptual Image: Government Complex
Sports Center and Municipal Hospital.
A new Commercial Center will also be located in

the site. The Commercial Center will support the
needs and complement the activities of the
Government Complex, as well as meet the
demands of the rapidly growing municipality.

8.5 Riverside Mixed-Use Development;
Construction of Dike and Elevated Road
This project package will involve the planning,

design and construction of a Riverside Mixed-Use
Development, and the construction of a dike with
elevated road.
The 23-Hectare Riverside Development will include

high and medium-rise commercial and residential
Conceptual Image: Riverside Development
condominiums, commercial strips, amphitheater,
parks and promenades.
Conceptual Image: Riverside Development Cross-Section
The dike, aside from addressing the susceptibility

to flooding of the flood-prone areas near the river,
shall also function as a road in order to provide an
alternative route to the municipality. The dike with
elevated 4-lane road is estimated to be 4 kms. long.
8.6 Construction of Quezon City- Landfill Express

Road; Construction of Interior Road Network
The project involves the construction of an express

road from Payatas, Quezon City to the sanitary
landfill, and the construction of the interior road
network within the municipality.

The Quezon City-Landfill Express Road, which is
about 3 kms. long, shall be designed to withstand
constant heavy use by dump trucks. The Express
Road will provide a new and more direct access
route for dump trucks, which will no longer be allowed
on the main thoroughfare of the town. Coming from
Payatas in Quezon City, the new express road will
connect via Patiis Road to the existing route going
up to the landfill.
The interior road network, comprised of ring roads

and radial roads, will be developed through the
construction of new roads or the improvement,
rehabilitation, widening and interconnection of
existing roads. The total interior road network length
is estimated at 20 kms. With the new highways
and expressways in place, the rationalization of the
road network within the municipality will ensure
smooth and orderly traffic flow.
8.7 Development of Historical Town Center
The project involves the development of the town’s

historical center, with the Diocesan Shrine of Our
Lady of Aranzazu as the main focal point.
Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu
The project will entail Redevelopment of the Shrine

Area and Facelift of the Nuestra Señora de
Aranzazu Parochial School. The project will also
include the design and construction of a Plaza that
will be integrated into the Historical Center.
Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu

Parochial School

Part of the Historical Center plan will be the
relocation of the Municipal Hall to the New
Government Center. The existing Municipal Hall
building shall be renovated and adaptively re-used
for commercial, educational or institutional
purposes.
Conceptual Image: Old Municipal Hall
The Historical Center will cover approximately 7

hectares.
8.8 University Town
A University Town will be developed in a 130-

Hectare area located at the southern boundary of
San Mateo. The University Town will be a self-
contained academic community comprised of
school campuses and ancillary/support facilities like
commercial centers, housing, health services,
chapels/churches, sports centers, etc.
8.9 Housing Development in New Areas
Aside from the 40-Hectare Housing Development

Project to be located within the town center of San
Mateo, new housing developments will be
undertaken in the suburban midland and highland
Conceptual Image: Floor Plans areas of the municipality.
Subdivisions, residential condominiums, town-

houses, and socialized and economic housing will
be interspersed all over a 890-Hectare buildable
land area (classified as “no” or “low” geohazard
risk.). Housing in the New Areas will provide much
needed additional areas for housing settlement in
the municipality.
Conceptual Image: Housing Development

8.10 Revitalization of Agricultural and Forestry
Areas
This project will entail the revitalization of about 200

hectares of agricultural land located adjacent to the
Marikina River and development of upland
agriculture and forestry.
Programs for higher yield and production of rice,

fruits or vegetables will be undertaken to optimize
Agricultural Area
the use of valuable agricultural land. The presence
of carabao was observed in the area. Possible
development of a village level dairy industry based
on carabao will be explored.
Strategies for Forestry Development include the

revegation of open and denuded uplands,
generation of income from forest products,
promotion of conservation farming in the uplands,
provision of a venue for capacity-building on
sustainable upland farming, and establishment of
San Mateo as as eco-tourism destination in Rizal
Province.
8.11 Environmental Package
The environmental project package will include the

following:
8.11.1 Sanitary Landfill
The Municipal Government can initiate

investments from the private sector involved in
waste treatment and disposal technologies.
Methane collection and utilization of the old

sanitary landfill (SLF) can be explored. The 73-

Hectare old SLF is a good source for methane
and can be a showcase for the municipality’s
environmental programs and policies.
8.11.2 Eco-Tourism
The ecotourism program shall be tied with the

existing tourism programs of the municipality
or the province.
Tourism camps will be established and eco-

tourism activities such as Moringga Plantation
tours and Sanitary Landfill tours will be
promoted to attract visitors. The vibrant eco-
tourism foreseen will generate income and
employment for this sector of the municipality.
8.11.3 Environmental Education
Colleges and Universities will be encouraged

to locate in the area. Natural and Enviromental
Laboratories can be put up in the different
areas of the forest, sanitary landfill, mountains,
and rivers to supplement tertiary level education
focusing on the environment.

8.11.4 Materials Recovery
A Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and

manufacturing center for products salvaged from
the MRFs can be established at sites near the
sanitary landfill. These MRFs will serve to
support potential business ventures on
recycling.
8.12 OTHER PROJECTS
8.12.1 Food Security
a. Rice
The Framework Plan identified 200

hectares of land for agiculture. 200
hectares will yield 23,705 cavans of rice with
2 croppings a year. This will represent 5%
of the total rice requirement of the
population for the year. The ramaining 95%
will have to be secured from outside the
municipality.
Ideally, stockpile of rice reserve should be

good for 6 months. The municipality can
provide 4,000 sqm. of warehouse space
to store the rice stockpile. This can be
divided into four distribution centers that can
be located at strategic areas throughout the
municipality, with each distribution center
having an area of 1,000 sqm each. (See
Appendix 4 for computation of warehouse
space.)

b. Groceries
To further enhance food security in the area, two

or three additional large groceries and
supermarkets similar to size and capacity of
Puregold will be encouraged to locate here.
These large supermarkets plus the municipal
market, smaller groceries, variety stores, food
shops and restaurants will be able to sustain the
requirements of the municipality for food and
groceries.
8.12.2 Job Generation and Livelihood
The implementation of the Development Framework

Plan will generate employment in the different
industries and sectors of the municipality, some of
which include:
a. Vertical and Horizontal Construction
The implementation of the proposed funds -

generation project packages in the
Framework Plan will require a lot of vertical
and horizontal construction.
For every PhP 1.0 Billion project cost in

construction, 1,250 jobs are generated for
skilled and unskilled workers.
The workforce is broken down into the

following levels: 15% top management, 25%
second level management, 30% skilled and
30% unskilled.

The total project implementation cost is
estimated at PhP 23.0 Billion. This
translates to 28,750 jobs broken down as
follows:
4,324 top management
7,176 2nd level management
8,625 skilled
8,625 unskilled
further translating into 5,750 work force

assured of jobs for 5 years.
As the implementation of the Framework

gets underway, more jobs are generated as
more structures are built and more
businesses and service providers operate.
b. Service Centers
The service sector workforce will also

contribute to employment with 15% in
managerial positions, 25% service
professionasl, technical experts and middle
managers, 30% skilled workers and 30%
unskilled workers.
c. Medical / Health Services
Services of private medical practitioners and

health service providers such as doctors,
nurses, dentists, physical therapists,
pharmacists, etc. will continue to be
required even in the presence of municipal
clinics and baranggay health stations.

For a population of 40,000 households with
5 family members per household, assuming
1/4 of the population will be serviced by
private medical practitioners, a total of 2,000
jobs can be created, broken down into:
500 doctors
500 nurses
500 physical therapists
500 dentists
d. Restaurant and Hospitality Industry
Fine Dining and Casual Dining Restaurants,

Resorts, and Recreational Facillites will be
promoted to increase patrons and
customers, and congruently generate
employment for the local workforce.
A 40,000-household population can translate

into 100 fine dining and casual dining
restaurants providing 1,600 jobs broken
down as follows:
300 waiters
200 chefs
200 assistant chefs
200 kitchen helpers
300 dishwashers
200 cleaners
200 security guards
e. Municipal Services
Municipal services will increase as new

buildings and establishments are created,
new services provided and new people
employed. There will be new taxpayers, new
permit applicants, etc. The municipality will
need new employees to meet the additional
services required of it.
9.0 ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
In order to ensure that the San Mateo Development Framework Plan will be
sustainable and that its proposed projects will be implemented, an
Organizational Framework that will establish the Local Government Unit
(LGU) as an Entrepreneurial Unit is proposed. The corresponding Policy
Framework to support this organizational framework must also be firmly put
into place to further ensure the sustainability and implementability of the
Framework Plan.
9.1 LGUs as Entrepreneurial Units
In the exercise of its power to provide basic services and facilities LGUs can
create, establish, manage, operate and maintain economic enterprises and
public utilities to generate revenue and increase their sources of income.
a. Investments Promoting Local Economic Growth:
• Basic Utilities/Services – Water Supply, Power, Communications

• Economic Enterprises
• Basic Infrastructures
• Agriculture (irrigation, post harvest facilities, farm-to-market roads)
• Municipal Ports with Fishports
• Estate / Land Development
• Borrowing / Credit Financing
• Tourism
b. Other Investments
• Bonds, Placements
• Credit Financing / Borrowing
• Lending
• Leasing / Banking
• Estate / Land Development
• Land Banking
• Joint Venture

9.2 Basic Policy Framework
The Basic Policy Framework is anchored on the provisions of RA 7160: The

Local Government Code of 1991.
a. 1991 Local Government Code
a.1 Objectives
- Local Autonomy
- Self Reliance
- Partnership in Nation Building (Economic Development)
a.2 Mandates
- Effective and Efficient Delivery of Public Services

- Minimum Basic Needs (MBN);
Social Reform Agenda (SRA)
- Create/Expand Sources of Revenues
- Others (political, administrative, socio-cultural,
environment, health, education, security, etc.)
a.3 Minimum Basic Needs (MBN); Social Reform Agenda (SRA
- The SRA defines MBN as “the needs of Filipino family

pertaining to survival (food and nutrition, health, water and
sanitation, clothing), security (shelter, peace and order,
public safety, income and livelihood) & its enabling needs
(education).
- Implementation of the MBN can be effectively carried out

through the public utilities & economic enterprises (easier
said than done due to major constraint – lack of financial
resources.)

a.4 Power and Authority of LGU
- Corporate
- Entrepreneurial & Developmental
- Borrowing/Credit Financing
- Banking/Lending
- Fiscal/Revenue Generation
- Inter-Local Government Cooperation
- Others (administrative, police, judicial, legislative, etc.)
a.5 Corporate Powers of LGU
Exercise the authority and power of LGU as a corporation under

Sections 15 and 22 of the Local Government Code.
- Economic enterprises incorporated as stock corporations

- Shares are open to public and private investors
- The LGU could be the majority holder; or majority owned by
private sector
b. Applicable Provisions of The Local Government Code
b.1 Section 3(h) “There shall be a continuing mechanism to

enhance local autonomy not only by legislative enabling act but
by administrative and organizational reforms.”
b.2 Section 3(f) “The participation of the private sector . .

.particularly in the delivery of basic services, shall be
encouraged to ensure the viability of local autonomy . . .”
b.3 Section 17 – List of public services, utilities & economic

enterprises, & authority to charge cost of delivery.

b.4 Section 12 – “Provinces, cities and municipalities shall endeavor
to establish a government center . . .”
b.5 Section 15 – “Every local government unit . . . is a body politic

and corporate endowed with powers . . . as a corporate entity
representing the inhabitants of its territory.”
b.6 Section 22(a) Every local government unit, as a corporation,

shall have the following powers . . . to acquire and convey real
or personal property ; to enter into contracts, and to exercise
such other powers granted to corporations, subject to limitations
provided in this Code and other laws.”
b.7 Section 3(c) “. . . power to create and broaden own sources of

revenue . . .”
b.8 Section 18 “Local government units shall have the power to . . .

create their own sources of revenues and to levy taxes, fees
and charges which shall accrue exclusively for their use and
disposition and which shall be retained by them . . . to acquire,
develop, lease, encumber, alienate, or otherwise dispose of real
or personal property held by them in their proprietary capacity
and to apply their resources and assets for productive,
developmental, or welfare purposes . . . thereby their
development into self reliant communities & active participants
in the attainment of national goals.”
c. Effective Management of Local Enterprises
• Private
• Corporate
• Joint Venture
• Cost-Sharing
• Cooperative
• Detached from Bureaucracy
• Investment Oriented
9.3 The San Mateo Development Authority (SMDA)
The San Mateo Development Authority or SMDA shall be the

Entrepreneurial Unit that will be established to act as a corporation that
will manage the implementation of the projects in the Framework Plan.
a. Ownership
- Alternative A: 60% (or more) Municipal, 40% (or less Private

Sector)
- Alternative B: 50% Municipal, 50% Private Sector
- Alternative C: 40% (or less) Municipal, 60% (or more) Private

Sector (Preferred or recommended)
b. Capitalization – to be determined and agreed upon

c. Composition
- 7-member Board, majority & chaired by private sector
- CEO/President appointed by the Board, preferably should

be from private sector
d. Management Options
- Cooperative/Profit-Sharing
- Joint Venture
- Privatization
- Non-Stock Corporation/Foundation
- Stock Corporation (profit oriented)
9.4 Features of the Corporation
a. Profit Oriented
a.1 Part (%) of profit or net income will be shared with San Mateo
municipality. This could be called Corporate Assistance Fund (CAF)
a.2 CAF could be in the forms of grants, co-financing, donation or soft

loans or bridge financing to finance in part or in toto projects &
programs, technical/special studies or subsidized delivery of public
services & operations
a.3 Projects/Public Services Eligible for CAF
- Social services – schools, hospital, health centers, nutrition

program, libraries, museums, parks, playgrounds, low cost housing,
drugs prevention/rehabilitation
- Sanitation – garbage collection, recycling, greening, public water

facilities

- Livelihood – training, small business lending program, cottage
industries
- Agricultural/farm assistance
- Security/fire protection/disaster relief/rescue, risk management
a.4 CAF Availment/Disbursement
- The CAF is transferred in cash to an Escrow Account (Trust Fund)

put up by the municipal government. It should not be put into the
general fund, or
- The CAF is retained in the Corporation; expenditures are charged

to/paid by the Corporation, or
- Combination of the above

b. Business Operations
• The Corporation pays the required taxes, permits, licenses, royalties,

rents, leases, etc. to the municipal government, including dividends
• These payments will be paid to the municipal treasury & will constitute
as municipal income and will form part of the General Fund of the
municipal government
c. Corporate Body
• Stock corporation
• Can sell shares/stocks
• Can borrow from financing agencies, private, government &
international
• Can lend money/extend financing
• Can invest funds in securities, stocks, etc
• Will pay dividends to stock
• Can build, operate, own projects
• Can put up business

9.5 SMDA: Scope of Operation
a. Economic Enterprise
• Public markets/shopping malls
• Bus/transport terminals/parking lots
• Slaughterhouses
• Cemeteries/memorial parks
• Sports complex/gymnasium, cultural & recreation centers
• Theme parks, tourist sites
• Post harvest facilities, ice/cold storage plants
• IT parks/business parks
• Housing/subdivision development
• Industrial estate, land management & development
• Hospitals, primary health care/wellness center
• Tertiary/special schools
• Equipment depot
• Land & property leasing
b. Infrastructure and Utilities

• Water & sewerage
• Solid waste collection & disposal (sanitary landfill)
• Toll roads, expressways, railways
• Telephone/communication centers
• Electric/power services
• Schools, learning centers
c. Assistance to Municipal Government

• Public facilities (non-profit)
- Public parks & playgrounds
- Libraries
- Museums
- Health/community centers
• Technical studies, research, planning

9.6 Next Steps
• Enact/pass Sanggunian Resolution creating SMDA
• Register with SEC
• Organize/draft operating procedures
• Mobilize/operate

10.0 FUNDS GENERATION:
THE SAN MATEO INITIATIVE
The San Mateo Initiative is a multi-sectoral, multi-

disciplinary effort that consists of:
1. The San Mateo Development Framework

Plan which, for brevity, shall be referred to
as the San Mateo Development Plan.
The Development Plan includes the
following components:
a. Historical Town Center

b. Riverside Development & By-Pass
Road
c. Housing
d. Interior Road Network & River
System
e. Government Center Complex &
Commercial Center Moringa Plantation
f. Hospital Complex
Agricultural
g. Industrial Complex
h. San Mateo-Antipolo Toll By-Pass
Expressway
2. A 4,000-Hectare Moringa Oleifera

(“malunggay”) Development Plan;
3. A 200-Hectare High-Value Agricultural

University Town
Development;
4. A 130-Hectare University Town;
5. A Local Government Unit (LGU) Human

Development Plan;

6. A Financial, Organizational and Legal
Framework that will implement a
government-private effort that will
implement the San Mateo Initiative.
10.1 THE SAN MATEO DEVELOPMENT PLAN

San Mateo Municipal Hall
The town of San Mateo, situated along the
periphery of Metro Manila, has a population of
184,860 and a territory of 5,292 hectares. Its
population, growth and migration experience has
resulted in a certain degree of congestion. And
just like most towns of the Philippines, it also has
its share of urban problems and growing social
concerns, like unemployment, poverty, heavy
vehicular traffic, environmental hazards due to
flood – social pressures and responsibilities of
government that cannot all be adequately San Mateo town proper
addressed due to the present shortage of public

funds.
The San Mateo Initiative proceeds from a belief

that a long-term Developmental Plan can establish
a framework and an agenda so that the town’s
unutilized resources, such as its people, vast
lands and other natural resources, which are of
inestimable value due to its proximity to Metro
Manila, could be tapped and harnessed. This long-
term Development Plan will have the support of its
constituents and is envisioned to also elicit the
support of external forces and institutions that may
discover, for its own, a distinct value in the
initiative.

The Development Plan consists of the following
items:
a. A development and land use plan for the

old town centers and the new territories
envisioned by the San Mateo Initiative;
b. The proposed infrastructure, such as:
i. a bypass highway that will

decongest the only arterial road to
and from Metro Manila;
ii. an interior road network feeding to

a circumferential road connected
to C-6 that will not just define the
new territory of San Mateo, but will Road Network
also provide greater accesses to
Quezon City, Antipolo and the
Province of Bulacan, which will
provide infrastructure to connect with
new nodes of development, like a
large-scale moringa plantation,
identified housing satellites, a new
university town, five (5) new housing
development areas, a river-widening
development, the development of a
new high-rise site beside the
widened road that will provide a new
themed skyline for San Mateo;

iii. A comprehensive flood control to
minimize, if not eliminate the looming
risk of flash floods from the
surrounding mountain ranges of San
Mateo;
iv. A high-value crop agricultural

development area;
v. A set of infrastructure plans to

Flood Control
implement San Mateo's stewardship
of Lungsod Silangan – a 30,000-
hectare reserve intended, at
one time or another, to be the
expansion area of Metro Manila;
vi. Six (6) distinct housing sites:

Two housing sites in the built-up
area and four housing sites in new
High-value crop agriculture
areas.
Concomitant with the developmental plans are

consequent institutional and legal software
systems that will be developed, such as:
1. A skills and educational census of all

present residents of San Mateo;
2. A GIS/Satellite and/or cadastral

mapping of the entire San Mateo Housing sites
territory;
3. A San Mateo-wide title verification

system to protect the interest of all
stakeholders and new investors;

4. A tax mapping system to ensure the
participation of all citizens in the new
San Mateo Development;
5. A multi-sectoral cooperative
undertaking amongst the local
government, school, church and
citizens’ groups, and the San Mateo
Governing Board.
10.2 A 4,000-HECTARE MORINGA

PLANTATION
The 4,000-hectare moringa development is

covered by a very well-documented, scientific
development, marketing and financial plan. A
copy of the plan is available separately.
The 4,000-hectare moringa development claims to

have the following attributes:
a. It will be the first moringa plantation ever

in the world, despite the fact that moringa
is scientifically recommended for food and
fuel, and indigenous and well-known in
many countries as a source of food,
nutraceuticals, and, lately, a rich source of
biofuel.
b. The 4,000-hectare development and Moringa Plantation (Photo: africa-first.com)

financial plan will have an established ready
market to supply the present and future
needs of Vitarich Corporation, a publicly
listed feed company and whose recent field
trial has confirmed the wonders of moringa
as an ingredient that can effectively replace
soya (the most expensive ingredient of

feed millers at present) and that moringa
can increase the annual weight of hogs,
poultry, cattle, goats and fish by 30% to
35% and lactation output by from 60% to
70%.
The 4,000-hectare development will be

documented as a prototype for international
investors who will be interested to see a proof of
concept on moringa as a new source of food and
fuel.
That Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of the moringa

development, which is more than 200%, is
incredulous and so encouraging, as it can yield
very attractive returns for investors that can
provide the financial backbone for the San Mateo Moringa Nursery (Photo:jurasco.sulit.com.ph)
Initiative and the project backing for investors of
the planned San Mateo Investment Fund.

10.3 A 200-HECTARE HIGH-VALUE
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The San Mateo Initiative includes a new 200-

hectare agricultural site suitable for high-valued
agricultural crops, considering its rich topsoil,
fertility, abundance and adequacy of irrigation, and
its proximity to Metro Manila. It is planned to
develop a mix of high-value agricultural crop to be
supplied to hotels and restaurants of Metro Manila.
This high-technology plantation of agricultural
crops can also serve as demonstration farm for
aquaphonics, hydrophonics and aerophonics,
and can enjoy a good exhibition value because of
its closeness to Metro Manila and its schools in
particular. The agricultural school, together with
the new university site, can have conference and
seminar rooms, and hostels to cater to institutions
and individuals who may want to see different
aspects of the San Mateo Initiative as it is planned
and developed. Just like moringa, the high-value
crops will be developed with ready users and
buyers so that they will not suffer the uncertainties
of a volatile trading market and price. In other
words, it will promote a direct relationship
between producers and consumers – an
altogether new experiment in food and fuel trade.
Examples of high-value crops ( from
Hence, the San Mateo Initiative will promote fixed
top): rice, peanut, and corn.
future markets with identified producers and
consumers.

10.4 A LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The relative smallness of an LGU is seen as an

opportunity to prepare an intensive and extensive
human resource development plan that will
consist of:
a. An income, skills and educational

census of all the constituents of San
Mateo;
b. A human development framework so that

the human resource of San Mateo can be
upgraded through education and training so
that a ready pool could be made available
in the industrial, service and agricultural
sectors;
c. An educational master plan so that

existing colleges and vocational schools,
government and private, along with the new
university town to be established, could be
geared for the effort;
d. A San Mateo call center can be promoted,

considering its proximity to Metro Manila
and the connectivity of San Mateo via
existing networks.

10.5 A 130-HECTARE UNIVERSITY TOWN
There is a planned University Town of 130

hectares that will purposely be structured for the
relevant needs of the San Mateo Initiative. In other
words, its curriculum, faculty and studentry will be
tailored fit for the requirements of the San Mateo
Initiative. We hope to invite to the University Town
at least three (3) institutions of learning:
a. A state university, hopefully the University

of the Philippines (UP) because of its
prestige, curriculum and institutional thrust
towards national development;
b. A private university or college that would

need a new campus to add to its present University of the Philippines
network of campuses, like Ateneo

University, De La Salle University (DLSU)
or University of Asia and the Pacific (UAP);
c. A workers' university being promoted by

PRIDE, a Cebu-based effort to establish a
nationwide network of dual work and
educational program. Ateneo de Manila University
The University Town will be established with

the intention that San Mateo would find
relevance in its own academic program and
expand it. It will also implement an educational
system founded on an educational system,
where work and employment are connected
with a learning system that is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) of
De La Salle University
the Philippines.

10.6 ORGANIZATIONAL, FINANCIAL AND
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The key proponent to the San Mateo Development is

the town's present mayor, Mayor Jose Rafael E.
Diaz, who, together with the Sangguniang Bayan,
has agreed to the preparation of the San Mateo
Initiative Master Plan prepared by Froilan L. Hong
Architects and Associates (FLHAA), who has
prepared the initial master plan depicted in the
document of the San Mateo Initiative, with
accompanying drawings, images and initial estimates.
Serving as the Financial Advisor of the initiative is

FBO Management Network, Inc. (FBOMan), a
specialist in funds generation, particularly in project-
backed securitization, and a practitioner in financial,
institutional and systems planning and alliance-
building, especially for pioneering large-scale
projects.

The proposed San Mateo Initiative is structured as a
Project-Backed Business Pool within or outside the
scope of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT),
a new law that may be able to provide legal and tax
incentives and privileges to the issue. Even without
the REIT Law, the San Mateo Initiative can be
designed as a Project Pool created by virtue of Pool
Formation and Trust Agreement between the
Trustor, the San Mateo Governing Board, a
government and private Proponent's Platform, and
the Trustee Bank, which will be the trust department
of a reputable Philippine bank, say the Trust Banking
Group of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) who
has a creditable and experienced background to act
as a trustee for a Pool of this magnitude and
complexity.
As Trustee, the PNB Trust Banking Group shall be

the financial, custodial, conveyance, transfer and
settling agent of the San Mateo Initiative. As such, it
is authorized to issue Certificates of Participation
or Indebtedness, and, at the same time, act as
financial agent that can sue and be sued for and on
behalf of the San Mateo Initiative, which,
consequently, shall be the business entity that will be
registered with Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), the Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR), the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the
Philippine Stock Exchange development, as detailed
in the Business Plan that will be disclosed in an
Information Memorandum, which will be registered
with concerned government and private agencies

and shall serve as the basis for solicitation and
commitment of participating investors.
The fund can also be the recipient of donor funds,

particularly from:
a. The national government;

b. Other local government units who may find
affinity with the San Mateo Initiative and may
decide to make it their own prototype for their
own use;
c. Multi-lateral institutions, like the Asian
Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank, the
International Finance Corporation (IFC);
d. Other corporations or foundations, local or
foreign, who may find the San Mateo Initiative
to be congruent with their concept of corporate
social responsibility and to be a worthy
foundation initiative;
e. High-income individuals who may want to
contribute to the San Mateo Initiative.

The San Mateo Initiative, in brief, will have defined
funds with distinct books of accounts and
business plans related to each and every activity.
For example, there will be a general urban renewal
fund for all infrastructure projects, a moringa
development fund, an agricultural fund, a University
Town investment fund, a housing project fund for
each and every project with or without a Joint Venture
Developer, and a donor's or patron fund from local
and foreign corporations, foundations and individuals
that will not be co-mingled with the earnings fund, but
whose use will be similarly recorded and reported.
There will also be a general fund that will be used for

planning, capital expenditure and operating fund, and
can also be the recipient of dividends from other sub-
funds. Each and every fund will have a defined Term
Sheet, with respective tenors and rate, and a unique
Propectus or Information Memorandum. As in any
financial undertaking of this type, the projects will
solicit the participation of other proponents, co-
developers and underwriters. Finally, the San Mateo
Initiative shall have a Governing Board that will be
composed of seven (7) members:
1. The incumbent Mayor of San Mateo;
2. The representative of an underwriting

institution that will represent all investors;
3. A highly respected business figure to represent

the donor countries/institutions;

4. A well-respected educator to represent the
non-business sectors;
5. The incumbent Chairman of the Sangguniang

Bayan, which is the Vice Mayor of San Mateo;
and,
6. Two (2) other nominees
The master planner, FLHAA, and the financial

advisor, FBOMan, together with the Philippine
National as trustee bank shall sit as observers. The
Governing Board shall be authorized to appoint a
common External Auditor and a Legal Counsel of the
San Mateo Initiative every five (5) years.
As a footnote, the San Mateo Initiative envisions a

grand experiment that will be well-documented, widely
publicized, and periodically and publicly reported by
its Proponents, Investors and Donors, who will be
enlisted to share the social and economic experiment.
Special mention must be made of the newspapers,
television networks and corporations that may want to
adopt the San Mateo Initiative as part of their
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and their share
in local government development.
The Feasibility Study, the Business Plan and Term

Sheets for all identified projects, together with the
master plan estimates and images, will be available
three (3) months from now.

11.0 THE 2010-2020 SAN MATEO LAND USE PLAN
11.1 THE UPDATED LAND USE PLAN
The implementation of San Mateo’s updated

land use plan is expected to help the people of
the municipality achieve an improved quality of
life by providing more employment
opportunities, increasing per capita income and
enabling the local government to provide better
social and medical services.
The updated land use plan will provide

guidelines for the orderly and proper growth of
development, the preservation and
enhancement of the natural environment and
protection of the quality of air, water and the
ecology. Table 11.1 shows the proposed
general land use areas for San Mateo.
Table 11.1:Distribution of Proposed General Land Uses in San Mateo, Rizal, 2010-2020
LAND USE CATEGORIES AREA (Ha.) PERCENT

Residential/ Residential-Mixed Use 2,272 28.71
Commercial/ Commercial-Mixed Use 145 1.83
Agricultural 200 2.53
Industrial 112 1.42
Institutional 372 4.70
Forest and other Forest Use/Watershed 4,430 55.99
Parks (Plaza/Open Space) & Recreation 24 0.30
Tourism 26 0.33
Buffer 40 0.51
Cemetery 15 0.19
Special Reserved Use 250 3.16
Special Urban Development 26 0.33
TOTAL 7,912 100.00

11.2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK & SPATIAL STRATEGY
The spatial development concept used in the

formulation of San Mateo’s land use plan
employ the multi-nodal urban form, more
specifically the centric and nodal form. 1
The major center provides specialized facilities

and services to its nodes and acts as its
external linkage to the other centers of the
municipality. The nodes support the major
center as its captive market while providing
neighborhood facilities and services to its area
of influence. Under this spatial form, a number
of additional mixed-use growth areas will be
developed outside the Poblacion area or
existing center of development. These new
growth areas are envisioned to attract settlers
from the Poblacion in order to decongest the
town center, as well as accommodate the influx
of in-migrants from neighboring cities and
municipalities.

Centric and Nodal Urban Form

1
HLURB. 2006. CLUP Guide Book: A Guide to Comprehensive Land Use Plan Preparation Vol. I, Annex 6‐4. Q.C.

11.3 PLANNING PERIOD
The planning period covers ten years, from

2010-2020. Ten years is the phasing out
period recommended by HLURB for non-
conforming land uses. This period shall also
provide ample time for the generation of funds
for the implementation of the various projects
presented in the plan.
Reviews and updating of land use plans are

generally conducted every three to five years.
However, local government units are
constrained by their lack of financial capability
to undertake land use planning exercises as
frequently as would be desired. After ten
years, during which many socioeconomic and
demographic changes shall have taken place
that could result in the obsolescence of this
CLUP, another land use planning cycle must
be considered.
11.4 COMPARATIVE LAND USE: EXISTING AND PROPOSED
The existing land use and zoning plans

prepared in 2001 were reviewed, revised and
updated to maximize utilization of land.
Existing and future expansion areas were
rationalized and limits or areas of expansion
were established.
The major basis for upgrading was the

increase in population. When the original
master plan was prepared, the population of
San Mateo was 135,603, forecasted to

increase to 164,172 in 10 years. But in 2009,
the population of San Mateo was 184,860 and
forecasted to reach 263,494 by year 2015.
This is based on natural growth alone. If in-
migration coming from Metro Manila is
included, the population is expected to swell to
280,000.
Table 11.4 below shows the comparison of the

existing and proposed CLUP in terms of
increase or decrease in land area per category.
Table 11.4: Comparative Land Use: Existing and Proposed
AREA (in Hectares) INCREASE/

LAND USE CATEGORIES
EXISTING PROPOSED (DECREASE)
Residential/ Residential-Mixed Use 1,705 2,272 567
Commercial/ Commercial-Mixed Use 38 145 107
Agricultural 525 200 (325)
Industrial 1,451 112 (1,339)
Institutional 7 372 365
Forest and other Forest Use/Watershed 1,456 4,430 2,974
Parks (Plaza/Open Space) & Recreation 13 24 11
Tourism 26 26 0
Special Use 2 - (2)
Buffer 24 40 16
Cemetery 15 15 0
Mining 30 - (30)
Special Reserved Use - 250 250
Special Urban Development - 26 26
TOTAL 5,292 7,912 2,620
11.5 FEATURES OF THE NEW LAND USE PLAN
11.5.1 Residential Areas The proposed land use plan has expanded the
residential areas to provide much needed
additional areas for housing settlement in the
municipality. New medium-density housing will
be developed within the town center, in the

suburban midlands, and in the “no” or “low”
geohazard risk areas of the highlands. A total
of 567 hectares of residential areas were
added in the new land use plan, from 1,705
hectares to 2,272 hectares.
11.5.2 Commercial Areas The commercial areas increased by 107

hectares, from 38 hectares to 145 hectares.
The increase in commercial areas in the new
land use plan is primarily due to the riverside
accretion that will be developed into a major
commercial mixed-use area.
Other contributors to the increase in

commercial areas are the additional minor
commercial mixed-use strips along major roads
within the town center.
11.5.3 Agricultural Areas The agricultural areas in the new land use plan
were decreased from 525 hectares to 200
hectares, or a difference of 325 hectares. This
is due to the rapid urbanization of the
municipality leading to a decrease in
agricultural production and an increase in the
demand for urbanized areas.
11.5.4 Industrial Areas The previous land use plan designated

industrial areas in the highlands of the
municipality. However, since these were
declared high geohazard risk areas, the new
land use plan reclassified these into production
forest areas.

An industrial park is proposed within the town
center that will make use of green technology
and alternative energy sources.
The sanitary landfill, which in the previous land

use plan was categorized under Special Use
areas, now belongs in a medium-industrial area
that allows for Materials Recovery Facilities
and related manufacturing activities.
From 1,451 hectares, the industrial area is

decreased to 112 hectares for a total difference
of 1,339 hectares.
11.5.5 Institutional Areas The new land use plan features a much larger
institutional area, increasing the size from 7
hectares to 372 hectares or a total addition of
365 hectares. This increase is largely due to
the proposed University Town and the Sports
and Convention Center located at the south-
eastern portions of Guitnang Bayan and
Guitnang Bayan II, and the Agro-Research
facilities at Pintung Bukawe.
11.5.6 Forest Areas The 2,974-hectare increase in the Forest Areas

of the new land use plan is due to the inclusion
of the watershed area in Pintung Bukawe.
From 1,456 hectares the area is increased to
4,430 hectares. This portion of Pintung
Bukawe was excluded in the 2001 CLUP
because it was being claimed by the
municipality of Rodriguez. However, the local
government of San Mateo maintains that this
land is historically part of San Mateo as can be
found in old municipal records and documents.

The proposed 2010-2020 CLUP included this
2,974-hectare watershed to regulate the use of
the area and prevent the building of large
structures since this is a high-risk geohazard
area. This will also ensure the protection and
preservation of the watershed.
11.5.7 New Additions: The new classifications in the proposed 2010-

Special Reserved Use Areas 2020 CLUP which include the Special
and Special Urban Reserved Use Areas and the Special Urban
Development Areas Development Areas have an aggregate land
area of 516 hectares.
The Special Reserved Use Areas are areas

reserved for facilities for Research, Testing and
Development concerning quality of life,
environment, health and wellness, soil, food,
air, water, waste management, pollution,
energy, mobility and transportation, and
anything related to preservation, regeneration,
enhancement, protection, conservation, and
other activities necessary in sustaining the
quality of life. These comprise 490 hectares
representing 6.19% of the municipality’s total
land area.
The Special Urban Development Areas are

governed by certain conditions and regulations
to control physical development. This area,
which will serve as San Mateo’s gateway from
Quezon City, will contain commercial and
residential condominiums, shopping centers,
and restaurants. It has a total of 26 hectares
making up 0.33% of San Mateo’s total land
area.

12.0 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) AND
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (CCA)
The onset of Typhoon Ondoy in September

2009 had been a wake-up call for the national
and local government to take necessary steps
in disaster risk reduction and management.
The frequency of occurrence of national
calamities associated with climate change has
made it imperative to integrate DRRM plans as
well as CCA strategies to local Land Use Plans
and Zoning Ordinances in order to protect life
and property and ensure the sustainable
development of the area.
San Mateo had been in the center of public

awareness because of the devastation of
Ondoy. The municipality proved its resilience
to this calamity by slowly but surely recovering
from the devastation, rebuilding affected
communities and returning normalcy to the
lives of the people.
In order to ensure that San Mateo continues to

be resilient in the face of future natural
calamities, DRRM/CCA has been integrated in
the CLUP.

FIGURE 12.1: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

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12.1 DRRM PLAN
San Mateo’s DRRM Plan, diagrammed in Figure
12.1, is a network of components comprised of
MEN, MACHINE, MONEY, SYSTEM,
POLICIES, and STAKEHOLDERS. All of these
components must be put in place and closely
coordinated with one another to ensure the
efficient and effective implementation of the
DRRM Plan.
12.1.1 MEN
This component is comprised of quick-response
Rescue Teams (“Disaster Brigade”), ready to
immediately evacuate people or respond to calls
for search and rescue in disaster-stricken areas.
Organization and training of response/rescue
teams are part of this component.
12.1.2 MACHINE
Disaster preparedness requires the provision of
equipment to support the activities of the
response/rescue teams. These include early
warning systems, rubber boats, life vests,
transportation (e.g. ambulance, helicopters,
amphibians), and other facilities and equipment
necessary for response, search and rescue
operations when disasters strike.
12.1.3 MONEY
Sources of funds to support San Mateo’s DRRM
plan include: Calamity Fund, National/
Congressional funds, NGO funds, donations
from public and private entities, and financial
assistance from government agencies like
DPWH and DSWD.

12.1.4 SYSTEM
This refers to the Evacuation System which

includes:
a. The Evacuation Centers (which may be

permanent evacuation facilities, or the use of
schools, churches, multi-purpose halls, and
other structures as evacuation centers)
including the provision of adequate
sanitation.
b. The “Camp Commander” who is in charge of

the operation and coordination of the System,
including the distribution of relief goods.
c. The Medical Team which brings first aid,

health care and medicines to evacuees.
d. The provision of Social Services such as

Trauma Counseling to help victims recover
from the trauma of their experience, and
provision of Emergency Schools and
Teachers to ensure that children’s education
will continue even if their schools had been

damaged or destroyed, or used as
evacuation centers.
e. Food Warehouses and Food Stockpile

Support to ensure that there will be sufficient
food and water during times of emergency.
Stockpile can also include medicine, blankets
and other relief goods.
12.1.5 POLICIES
The Local Government of San Mateo plays the
lead role in formulating policies and guidelines
towards achieving risk reduction and resiliency in
times of calamities:
a. The municipality shall encourage community

awareness and participation in DRR
activities.
b. The Municipal DRRM Officer, with the

involvement of the barangays, and in
coordination with MGB-DENR and other
NGAs shall come up with hazard maps and
vulnerability assessments which shall be
used in detailed risk assessments and in the
formulation of detailed DRR measures and
climate adaptation strategies.
c. Integration of DRRM Plans and CCA

Strategies in the preparation of CLUPs and
Zoning Ordinances will improve the LGUs
capacity to prevent and mitigate disasters,
enable communities to reduce vulnerabilities

and increase their capacity to cope with
disasters.1
d. Local ordinances against squatting, illegal

garbage disposal especially in creeks and
waterways, construction of structures at
critical slopes and riverbanks, etc. shall be
strictly implemented to reduce vulnerability of
the population, the environment, buildings
and infrastructure.
12.1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
San Mateo’s partnership with Stakeholders shall

be strengthened as the municipality builds its
capability to manage disasters, reduce risks,
adapt to climate change and increase its
resiliency, while promoting the involvement and
participation of the Stakeholders in DRRM
activities.
At the same time, San Mateo will benefit from

the support of its Stakeholders through their
monetary donations, medical and social
services, relief goods donation and distribution,
and other means of assistance born of the
bayanihan spirit amid calamities and disasters.

1
National Economic and Development Authority, United Nations Development Programme and
European Commission Humanitarian Aid. (2008). Guidelines on Mainstreaming DRR in Subnational
Development Land Use Planning. Retrieved September 26, 2012 from
http://www.neda.gov.ph/references/Guidelines/DRR/

Through this partnership between San Mateo
and its Stakeholders, the goal for a “safer,
adaptive and disaster-resilient San Mateo
toward sustainable development”2 will surely
be possible to achieve.
12.2 CCA STRATEGIES Climate change brought about by global

warming and rise in global average sea levels
has resulted to increased frequencies of hot
days and heat waves, while also bringing more
intense and more frequent tropical cyclones,
and more intense and longer droughts.
As a result of these effects of climate change,

the Philippine scenario has become such that
parts of the country will experience decreasing
rainfall that will result in drought and less
groundwater, while other parts will experience
an increase in rainfall that will result in
flooding.3
San Mateo, being situated within the vicinity of

the Sierra Madre mountains, is prone to
flooding especially since the mountain’s
watershed is already greatly reduced and is not
sufficient to slow down storm run-off. The high-
velocity storm run-off fills up the rivers and
waterways of San Mateo causing these to

2
From the NDRRM Framework Vision, 2011.
3
NEDA RDC Staff (2006). Towards Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in Local Development Planning and
Decision-Making Processes [PowerPoint slides].

swell, spill over the edges and inundate the
nearby communities.
On the other hand, during hot and dry seasons,

there is a decrease in water levels and source
of water for irrigation becomes scarce.4
To address these concerns, San Mateo has

formulated flood mitigating measures and
climate change adaptation strategies. These
include:
1. Improvement of Drainage
Infrastructure5
a. Construction of Dikes and
Holding Ponds
b. Realignment of Meandering
Portion of Marikina River
c. Realignment of Nangka River
d. Construction of Proposed Water
Detention Reservoirs/
Impoundment Mini-Dams
2. Sustainable Reforestation
Figure 12.2 shows the various climate change

adaptation projects proposed for San Mateo.

4
San Mateo’s site characteristics and hazards are discussed in detail in Section 7.1.1c of this CLUP.
5
Additional details of proposed drainage infrastructure can be found in Section 7.1.2c of this CLUP.

Figure 12.2: Proposed CCA Projects for San Mateo
12.2.1 CONSTRUCTION OF DIKES AND HOLDING PONDS:
Dikes are proposed to be constructed beside

the waterways. This is to retain the area as
potential storage of floodwaters.
Creating a series of storm water detention or

holding ponds will slow down the flow of flood
waters in Marikina River.

12.2.2 REALIGNMENT OF MEANDERING PORTION OF MARIKINA RIVER:
Realignment of Marikina River is crucial to

flood control because it is the one which
receives all the storm run-off from the
mountains. Realignment of this portion will
also direct the flow of the river and protect the
outer bend from further scouring.
12.2.3 REALIGNMENT OF NANGKA RIVER:
The mouth of Nangka river is generally directed

perpendicular to the flow of Marikina River.
Realigning the Nangka River outlet will create a
smoother transition of the outfall and increase
the efficiency of the flow of water in Nangka
River.
12.2.4 CONSTRUCTION OF PROPOSED WATER DETENTION RESERVOIRS/

IMPOUNDMENT MINI-DAMS:
Mini Dams or reservoirs can be used to

impound runoff water coming from the
upstream watersheds during the wet season,
for irrigation use within its vicinity during the dry
season.

Mini dams are needed because at present, the
mountains surrounding San Mateo lack the
vegetation needed to slow down the very fast
velocity of storm water run-off.
To reduce the surface water run-off from the

mountains aggressive tree planting must be
done.

Slope Protection
Shrubs and Trees
Reduce surface
water run‐off

Use for irrigation during
summer
Use for irrigation during
summer
MINI DAM
MINI DAM
12.2.5 SUSTAINABLE REFORESTATION:
The income generating forest is planned into

commercially viable blocks sufficient to support
barangays. The sustainable forest will ensure
the protection of the mountainside vegetation
cover and will thereby ensure that low lying
areas will be protected from high velocity
surface water run-off.
INCOME GENERATING
FOREST‐ Planned quarterly
or semi‐annual planting and PERMANENT
harvesting cycle FOREST

Appendix 1
APPENDIX 1
Historical Synopsis1
In his book Conquistas De Las Islas Filipinas,
Father Gaspar de San Agustin records the Municipality
of San Mateo in 1572 as a town annexed to Pasig. He
described the inhabitants as “fierce but friendly and of
quiet disposition.” Father Juan de Medina, in his
account Relacion de los Con ventos Y Pueblos
Fundados por los PP. Agustinos, likewise put 1572 as
the year the Parish of San Mateo was established.
However according to Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the
first Spanish Governor in the Philippines (1571 to 1572),
it was Juan de Salcedo, his nephew who discovered
the site of present-day San Mateo during one of his
expeditions to Manila from Cebu. Accounts say that
two years before he came to Manila from Cebu, Legazpi
sent Salcedo along with 150 soldiers to prepare the
inauguration of the City of Manila. It must have been
Salcedo who discovered the town before Legazpi
inaugurated Manila on June 25, 1571.
Still, another account was that of Father Cavada,

an Augustinian priest, who said that the first chapel in
the country, having the Patron Saint Matthew was built
by the riverside in 1596 south of the present Poblacion
of San Mateo which was then only a Barrio of Tondo.
St. Matthew Saint Matthew thus gave to the town its name when
the chapel was set up during his feast day.
What may be gleaned from the above accounts

somehow is that San Mateo was discovered sometime
in 1571, while it was in 1596 when it acquired its first
1
Historical Background. church. It may be true, too, that the Parish of San Mateo
San Mateo.gov.ph. Retrieved
Nov. 16, 2009, from: http:// was set up in 1572.
www.sanmateo.gov.ph

Appendix 1
Aside from the controversy over the date of
its discovery or creation, there is also uncertainty as
to how San Mateo acquired its name. According to
one account, when the Spaniards made a
reconnaissance of Manila’s environs, they came upon
the San Mateo flood plains and became enamored
by the natural beauty of the place. They decided to
establish a community in the place and one day, a
Spanish scribe happened to stand on a mound with a
book on one hand and a pen on the other. His statue-
like pose prompted a companion to laugh and
comment, “Muy” friend, the way you are now makes
you look like Saint Matthew, referring of course to
the usual way the evangelist saint is depicted in his
statues. In the midst of their banter and merriment,
they decided to call the place they discovered ‘San
Mateo’.
Another account says that the Municipality of

San Mateo was so called because of its geographical
resemblance to another town in Spain with the same
name. As described by Paluzie in a geographical
book, this small Spanish town was near a high
mountain (and) has a river that flows in its center
which often floods but quickly recedes. this town is
also a grazing ground for big animals and a fishing
village. Indeed, San Mateo is presently traversed by
the Maly and Nangka rivers and its flood plains may
have been a lush grazing area then.
The Augustinian priests in San Mateo were

later formally replaced (in 1689) by the Jesuits who
as early as 1637 included San Mateo as one of their
missions, with the missions of San Isidro and Paynaan
under it. The Jesuit Order brought with them an image
Virgin Mary of Aranzazu
of the Virgin Mary which came from the town of
Aranzazu, Nueva Vizcaya, Spain. The Jesuits were
Appendix 1
the ones responsible for building the church presently
located in the Poblacion since the original chapel set
up by the Augustinians beside the river was destroyed
during a flood.
The location of the present church is in Barangay

Sta. Ana and its patron saint is the Virgin Mary of
Aranzazu. The original images of Saint Matthew which
was housed in the old Augustinian chapel has been
transferred to Barangay Dulongbayan (formerly llaya)
and is now the patron saint of the Barangay and whose
feast day is always celebrated on September 21.
Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu
On May 16, 1687, the territory and convent of

San Mateo were added to Pasig by the Augustinians,
with the headquarters and residences of the missionary
at Mariquina (Marikina). Two years later, the Agustinians
handed over the ecclesiastical administration of San
Mateo to the Jesuits. In 1699, the convent of St.
Augustine won in a court case against the native
inhabitants with regard to a claim over a ranch in the
district of San Mateo.

Appendix 1
During the American Occupation. Act No. 137 of

the Philippine Commission incorporated San Mateo into
the newly created province of Rizal on June 11, 1901.
In line with its policy of fiscal economy and centralized
governance, the Philippine Commission enacted Act No.
942 in 1903 which consolidated the municipalities of
San Mateo and Montalban, with the former serving as
seat of government.
On February 29, 1908, Executive Order No. 20

separated San Mateo from Montalban, making the
former an independent municipality. Its real divisions
then included the barrios of Ampid, Sta Ana,
Guitnangbayan, Dulongbayan, Malanday, Guinayang
and Maly. However, due to constant development of
the rural areas and the increase in population, the
barrios of Guitnangbayan and Dulongbayan were
divided into two sections.
Republic Act No. 137 of the Philippine

Commission incorporated this town into the newly
created Rizal Province on 11 June 1901. In 1903, the
Philippine Commission “in line with the policy of
economy and centralization “ as opposed to today’s
policy of decentralization enacted Act No. 942 which
consolidated the Municipalities of San Mateo and
Montalban, with the seat of government at San Mateo.
Executive Order No. 20, dated February 29, 1908
separated Montalban from San Mateo, thus formalizing
the latter’s status as an independent municipality.

Appendix 2
APPENDIX 2
PHYSICAL & SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA
I. PRESENT LAND USE
1.0 Total Land Resources
Of the total land area of San Mateo, an approximate area of 1,200

hectares or 25% is devoted to Agriculture. Crop production & value report
from the Municipal Agriculture Office indicates that 602 hectares have
been planted for the year 2008. Of this, Riceland account for 168 hectares
(27.90 %) while 434 hectares (72.10 %) are planted with diversified crops
and vegetables. Rice production has been on the decline since then, due
to rapid urbanization of the area. Fruit trees production account for
18.27% of total output, and vegetables, 22.43 percent.
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USES IN

SAN MATEO, RIZAL 2000-2010
LAND USE CATEGORY AREA (Ha.) PERCENT

Urban 3,281.428 62.01
Agricultural-Permanent/SAFDZ 172.144 3.25
Agricultural/Grazing Seasonal/SAFDZ 352.838 6.67
Production Forest 982.066 18.56
Protection Forest 473.840 8.95
Mining 29.731 0.65
TOTAL 5,292.047 100
2.0 Commercial Land Use
The Central Business District is strategically located amidst the

concentration of settlements. A major commercial area starts from the
vicinity of the public market, bounded by the national road going to
Montalban and Daangbakal St. at Baranggay Guitnangbayan II. This
commercial zone is a conglomeration of financial institutions, a public
market, restaurants/small eateries, retail stores and the like.
Another area, which may be considered as major commercial area, is

within the vicinity of Delos Santos St. corner Gen Luna St. , in Baranggay
Ampid I. Other minor commercial areas are located near the Producer’s
Market at Baranggay Banaba and in the corner of Patiis & Gen Luna St.,
in Baranggay Malanday.

F.L. Hong Architects & Associates
Appendix 2
3.0 Industrial Land Use
The industrial establishments found in San Mateo are classified as light to

medium industries. Welding shops/motor pool is the predominant industry
found within the municipality. Other industrial establishments are relatively
small scale, e.g. tailoring/dress shop & printing. More over agri-business
establishments i.e., poultry & piggery do exist within the municipality.
4.0 Institutional Land Use
Institutional Areas are devoted for institutional purposes, which include

among others, schools, hospitals/related health services, police/fire
services and government institutions. The elementary schools are more or
less evenly distributed within the municipality.
5.0 Agricultural Land Use
There is a remarkable decrease of agricultural lands in the municipality. At

present, rice lands on the western portion of the town diminish little by
little. They are reclassified or developed to other uses. Tree crops are
located on the rolling areas of the municipality.
6.0 Open Grasslands
There is a marked decrease of grassland in the municipality. The

grassland located at the central section of the municipality was converted
for the cultivation of rice. On the other hand, the over-forested areas of the
town are now grasslands.
7.0 Forest Lands
Are mere paths of the former forests, now occupying the eastern section
of the municipality. This area is part of the Marikina Watershed.
II. CLIMATE
The climate in San Mateo belongs to the Type I climate pattern, characterized by
a relatively dry season from December to May and wet during the rest of the
year. The northeast monsoon brings cool, relatively dry winds. The municipality
is not directly hit by typhoons, strong winds and low pressure systems because
of the protection by the Sierra Madre Mountain ranges on the east and by the
Batangas and Laguna mountains on the southwest. Cooler temperatures can be
experienced at the eastern highland section of the municipality.

Appendix 2
III. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
1.0 Schools
There are 13 Public Elementary Schools and four Public High Schools in
San Mateo, Rizal:
Public Elementary Schools:
1. Malanday Elementary School (MDES)

2. Dulong Bayan Elementary School
3. Guitnang Bayan Elementary School
4. Maly Elementary School (MES)
5. San Mateo Elementary School also known as Central School
6. Justice Vicente Santiago Elementary School known as Justice School
7. Ampid Uno Elementary School
8. Ampid Dos Elementary School
9. Pintong Bukawe Elementary School
10. Silangan Elementary School known as Silangan
11. Banaba Elementary School
12. Doña Pepeng Elementary School
13. Santo Niño Elementary School
Public High Schools:
1. Pintong Bukawe National High School

2. San Mateo National High School
3. Silangan National High School
4. Jose F. Diaz Memorial National High School (formerly Sto. Niño
National High School)
There are also privately-owned academic institutions including Roosevelt

College San Mateo (simply "RC San Mateo" or "RCSM") , St. Matthew
College (SMC) in Ampid II, Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Parochial
School, located just across from the municipality hall, Christ the Lord of
Harvest Academy (CLHA), located in Silangan, and Kids' World Christian
Academy (KWCA) located in Ampid. SMC and CLHA are some of the
private schools in San Mateo that are empowered and duly recognized by
the Department of Education, with St. Matthew College being the first and
only PAASCU accredited school. San Mateo's literacy rate is 94%.
Other notable schools in San Mateo are:
• Global Career Access Training Institute

• ICCT Colleges San Mateo Campus
• Informatics San Mateo
• St. John Bosco Institute of Arts and Sciences
Appendix 2
• Christian Care Academy (CCA)

• Eastern Star Academy
2.0 Health Facilities
There are no government hospitals in San Mateo, but there is a private

hospital, St. Mattheus Medical Hospital located in Brgy. Banaba.
Health facilities catering to the Municipality’s inhabitants include 17

Baranggay Health Stations (BHS). A Lying-In Maternity Clinic was
established by the municipality in Brgy. Gulod Malay in 2007.
3.0 Banking Facilities
Among the bank branches that can be found in San Mateo include
Metrobank, Premier Bank, Merchants Bank, Banco San Juan, Marikina
Valley-San Mateo (MVSM) Bank, Bank of the Philippine Islands, RCBC
Savings Bank, Banco Rodriguez and the Real Bank (a thrift bank).
4.0 Commerce and Trade
The presence of popular commercial establishments is hard to miss in

San Mateo. These major establishments include:
Restaurants/Fast Food Chains/Bakeshops

• Jollibee Plaza Natividad
• Greenwich Plaza Natividad
• Chowking Plaza Natividad
• Chowking Puregold San Mateo
• McDonald's Plaza Natividad
• Max's Restaurant Ampid 1
• Tropical Hut Hamburger Ampid 1
• Jollibee Puregold San Mateo
• Pizza Hut Puregold San Mateo
• KFC Puregold San Mateo
• Pizza's Smile Ampid 1
• Pizza's Smile Guitnang Bayan 2
• Luyong Restaurant Ampid 1
• Johnny's Fried Chicken (The Fried of Marikina) Guitnang
Bayan 2
• Goldilocks Ampid 1
• Prima Blend Guitnang Bayan 2
• Ramos Bakeshop Guitnang Bayan 1
• Pan D Eco Bakeshop Guitnang Bayan 1

Appendix 2
Supermarkets/Groceries/Convenience Stores/Drugstores
• Puregold San Mateo
• Budgetlane Sulit Market
• Jaynith's Supermarket
• Mini Stop Ampid 1
• Mercury Drug Ampid 1
• Grocer-E Ampid 1
• Grocer-E Guitnang Bayan 1
• Suave Grocery
• Mercury Drug Puregold San Mateo
• The Generics Pharmacy Ampid 1
• The Generics Pharmacy Guitnang Bayan 1
5.0 Religion
San Mateo was one of the seats of the Spanish colonial government in
past centuries, and has been used as the base of Roman Catholic
missions in the Philippines. Religious orders include the Dominicans, the
Franciscans, the Jesuits, and the Augustinians, which were the first to
arrive in Marikina, the south of San Mateo. Almost 90% of San Mateans
are Roman Catholic, 5% are INC known as Iglesia ni Cristo, 2% are
Protestants and 3% are Born Again.
Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu is the Patron Saint of San Mateo and the
Diocesan Shrine is named after her. Other notable churches in the
municipality are the Iglesia ni Cristo and others Christian/Evangelical
churches. There are also a small number of Sikhs, mainly the Indian
immigrants, a few Buddhist Chinese, and Muslims in San Mateo.
6.0 Memorial Parks and Cemeteries
San Mateo has three memorial park facilities/cemeteries. These are

Paraiso Memorial Park, Columbary of the Divine Mercy Shrine, and San
Mateo Roman Catholic Cemetery.
7.0 Sports and Recreational Facilities
San Mateo has a number of sports and recreational Facilities available to

the Public and these consist of 59 basketball courts, 8 swimming
pools/resorts, 2 bowling lanes, 7 public library and 15 Baranggays.

Appendix 2
Places of Recreation/Leisure/Events Venues:
• 9 Waves Water Park/Ciudad Christia Resort

• Timberland Heights (Sub-Urban Living)
• Patio Isabel Y Jardin (Events Venue)
• God's Love Farm and Resort
• Earth Haven Eco-community
• Green Nature Resort
• Villa Trinidad Resort
• Villa Diaz Resort
Basketball Swimming Bowling Public Baranggay

Barangay
court pool/Resort Lane Library Hall
Ampid I 12 1 1 1 1
Ampid II 1 - - 1 1
Banaba 2 - - - 1
Dulong Bayan I 5 - - - 1
Dulong Bayan II 2 - 1 1 1
Guinayang 2 - - 1 1
GuitnangBayan I 15 2 - 1 1
Guitnangbayan II 2 - - - 1
Gulod Malaya 5 1 - 1 1
Malanday 1 4 - - 1
Maly 3 - - - 1
Pintong Bukawe - - - - 1
Silangan 1 - - - 1
Sta.Ana 2 - - - 1
Sto.Niño 9 - - - 1
Total 59 8 2 6 15
Sources:
1. Official Website of San Mateo Rizal (http://www.sanmateo.gov.ph)
2. Official Website of Batang San Mateo (http://www.batangsanmateo.com)
3. Comprehensive Development Plan for the Municipality of San Mateo. Vol. 2. 2001
prepared by the Municipal Govt. of San Mateo, and MJE Consultants
4. 2008 Annual Report of San Mateo, Rizal prepared by the Municipal Planning and
Development Office
5. Ground Survey of Project Team

Appendix 3
APPENDIX 3
Projected Needs and Requirements of
Population for 2010 & 2015
1.0 PROJECTED NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR YEAR 2010:

Population 211,138
1.1 FOOD REQUIREMENTS:
a) RICE - 498,286 cavans of rice per population

(211,138 x 118 kg. of rice per person per year/
50 kg. per cavan)
LAND REQUIREMENT: 4,204 Hectares of rice lands needed

(498,286 cavans of rice x 1.35 cavans of palay
per cavan of rice = 672,686 cavans of palay /
2 crop seasons / 80 cavans of palay ave. yield
per hectare)
a) FISH - 5,700,726 kg. of fish per population

(211,138 x 27 kg. per person)
b) CHICKEN - 1,659,545 kg. of chicken per population

(211,138 x 7.86 kg. per person)
c) CHICKEN EGGS- 734,760 kg. of eggs per population

(211,138 x 3.48 kg. per person)
d) PORK - 3,181,850 kg. of pork per population

(211,138 x 15.07 kg. per person
e) BEEF - 527,845 kg. of beef per population

(211,138 x 2.5 kg. per person

Appendix 3
1.2 SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDED: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. HEALTH FACILITIES
a) No. of Hospital Beds= 1/500 persons = 422

b) No. of Rural Health Units (RHU)
= 1/20,000 persons = 11
c) No. of Baranggay Health Centers (BHC)
(or Baranggay Health Stations (BHS))
= 1/5,000 persons = 42
BHS LAND REQUIREMENT:

42 x 142.857 sq.m. for floor area and setback
= 6,000 sqm or 0.60 Hectares
B. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
a) DOCTORS - 1/10 Hospital Beds = 42

2/RHU = 22
1/BHC or BHS = 42
Total = 106
b) NURSES -2/10 Hospital Beds = 84

4/RHU = 44
2/BHC or BHS = 84
Total = 212
c) PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN= 1/20,000 persons= 11

d) PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE = 1/20,000 persons = 11
e) PUBLIC HEALTH MIDWIFE= 1/5,000 persons = 42
f) PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR= 1/20,000 persons= 11
g) PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST = 1/50,000 persons= 4

Appendix 3
C. LAW ENFORCERS = 1/1000 persons = 211
D. FIREMEN = 1/ 2,000 persons = 105

FIRETRUCK = 1/28,000 persons= 7
1.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS - 86,144,304 kwh per day per population

(211,138 x 408 kwh per person per day)
1.4 WATER REQUIREMENTS _ 39,060 cu. m. of water per day

per population
(211,138 x 185 liters of water per person per

day = 39,060,530 liters of water per day per
population x 0.001 to convert to cubic meters)
1.5 SOLID WASTE GENERATION - 84,455 kg. of solid waste per day
per population
(211,138 x 0.4 kg. per person per day)
1.6 EDUCATION
a) PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS:
2 Shifts: 359 classrooms needed

(28,708 elem. student population (7-12 yrs) /
40 students per classroom / 2 shifts)

(28,708 elem. student population (7-12 yrs) /
Estimated no. of elementary classrooms currently existing: 278
Projected requirements:
2 Shifts: 359 classrooms needed (difference of 81)
3 Shifts: 239 classrooms needed (sufficient)

Appendix 3
b) PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS:

(16,874 high school population (13-16 yrs)/

Estimated no. of high school classrooms currently existing: 111
c) COLLEGE CLASSROOMS:
College population of 16,222 (17-22 yrs) assumed

to be absorbed by schools in Metro Manila
PUBLIC ELEM. & HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING REQUIREMENT:
2 SHIFTS: 66,690 sq.mts. of school building needed

(359 + 211 = 570 classrooms x 90 sq.m. per
classroom + 30% ancillary spaces)


Appendix 3
PUBLIC ELEM. & HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS LAND REQUIREMENT:
2 SHIFTS: 13.34 Hectares of land needed

(66,690 sq.mts. of school building x 2 for setback
and open space / 10,000 to convert to hectares)

Estimated elem. and high school campus land area currently existing:
5.57 Hectares
2 Shifts: 13.34 Hectares of land needed

(difference of 7.77 Hectares)
3 Shifts: 8.89 Hectares of land needed

(difference of 3.32 Hectares)
1.7 EMPLOYMENT- 101,612 jobs needed to be generated

(101,612 work force population (22-70 yrs))
1.8 HOUSING - 67,605 housing units needed

(211,138 ÷ 5 = 42,288 households + 25,377
emerging households (female ages 25-39))
LAND REQUIREMENT:- 1,690 Hectares of land needed

(67,605 housing units x 250 sq.m. per single-
detached housing unit = 16,901,250 square meters
of land needed / 10,000 to convert to hectares)

Appendix 3
2.0 PROJECTED NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR YEAR 2015:

Population 263,494
2.1 FOOD REQUIREMENTS:
a) RICE - 621,846 cavans of rice per population

(263,494 x 118 kg. per person /
50 kg. per cavan)
LAND REQUIREMENT: 5,246 Hectares of rice lands needed

(621,846 cavans of rice per year x 1.35
cavans of palay per cavan of rice = 839,492
cavans of palay per year / 2 crop seasons /
80 cavans of palay ave. yield per hectare)
b) FISH - 7,114,338 kg. of fish per population

(263,494 x 27 kg. per person)
c) CHICKEN - 2,071,063 kg. of chicken per population

(263,494 x 7.86 kg. per person)
d) CHICKEN EGGS- 916,959 kg. of eggs per population

(263,494 x 3.48 kg. per person)
e) PORK - 3,970,855 kg. of pork per population

(263,494 x 15.07 kg. per person)
f) BEEF - 658,735 kg. of beef per population

(263,494 x 2.5 kg. per person)

Appendix 3
2.2 SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDED: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. HEALTH FACILITIES
a) No. of Hospital Beds= 1/500 persons = 527

b) No. of Rural Health Units (RHU)
= 1/20,000 persons = 13
c) No. of Baranggay Health Centers (BHC)
(or Baranggay Health Stations (BHS))
= 1/5,000 persons = 53
BHS LAND REQUIREMENT:

53 x 142.857 sq.m. for floor area and setback
= 7,571 sqm or 0.76 Hectares
B. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
a) DOCTORS - 1/10 Hospital Beds = 53

2/RHU = 26
1/BHC or BHS = 53
Total = 132
b) NURSES -2/10 Hospital Beds = 106

4/RHU = 52
2/BHC or BHS = 106
Total = 264
c) PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN = 1/20,000 persons = 13

d) PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE = 1/20,000 persons = 13
e) PUBLIC HEALTH MIDWIFE = 1/5,000 persons = 53
f) PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR =1/20,000 persons = 13
g) PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST = 1/50,000 persons = 5

Appendix 3
C. LAW ENFORCERS = 1/1000 persons = 263
D. FIREMEN = 1/ 2,000 persons = 132

FIRETRUCK = 1/28,000 persons= 9
2.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS –107,505,552 kwh per day per population

(263,494 x 408 kwh per person per day)
2.4 WATER REQUIREMENTS - 48,746 cu. m. of water per day

per population
(263,494 x 185 liters of water per
person per day = 48,746,390 liters of
water per day per population x 0.001
to convert to cubic meters)
2.5 SOLID WASTE GENERATION - 105,398 kg. of solid waste per day
(263,494 x 0.4 kg. per person per day)
2.6 EDUCATION
a) PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS:

(35,522 elem. student population (7-12 yrs) / 40
students per classroom / 2 shifts)

(35,522 elem. student population (7-12 yrs) / 40
students per classroom / 3 shifts)

Appendix 3
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS:


c) COLLEGE CLASSROOMS:
College population of 25,311 (17-22 yrs) assumed to be absorbed
by schools in Metro Manila (The plan is to encourage prestigious
universities to locate a branch in San Mateo.
PUBLIC ELEM. & HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING REQUIREMENT:


PUBLIC ELEM. & HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS LAND REQUIREMENT:



Appendix 3
2.7 EMPLOYMENT- 119,600 jobs needed to be generated

(119,600 work force population (22-70 yrs))
2.8 HOUSING - 81,032 housing units needed

(263,494 ÷ 5 = 52,699 households + 28,333
emerging households female ages 25-39)
LAND REQUIREMENT: 2,025.8 Hectares of land needed

(81,032 housing units x 250 sq.m. per
single-detached housing unit =
20,258,000 square meters of land needed /
10,000 to convert to hectares)

Appendix 3
SUMMARY OF PROJECTED NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS

FOR SAN MATEO FROM 2010 TO 2015
PROJECTED REQUIREMENTS 2010 2015 5‐YEAR PERIOD

POPULATION 211,138 263,494 = 52,356/5yrs = 10,471 increase in pop./yr
FOOD REQUIREMENT:
RICE 498,286 621,846 = 123,560 cavans of rice/5yrs = 24,712
additional cavans of rice needed per year
FISH 5,700,726 7,114,338 = 1,413,612 kilos of fish / 5yrs = 282,722
additional kg. of fish needed per year
CHICKEN 1,659,545 2,071,063 = 411,518 kilos of chicken / 5yrs = 82,304
additional kg. of chicken needed per year
CHICKEN EGGS 734,760 916,959 = 182,199 kilos of chicken eggs / 5yrs = 36,440
additional kg. of chicken eggs needed per year
PORK 3,181,850 3,970,855 = 789,005 kilos of pork / 5yrs = 157,801
additional kg. of pork needed per year
BEEF 527,845 658,735 = 130,890 kilos of beef / 5yrs = 26,178
additional kg. of beef needed per year
SOCIAL SERVICES:
HEALTH FACILITIES:
HOSPITAL BEDS 422 527 = 105 / 5yrs = 21 additional hospital beds
needed per year
RURAL HEALTH UNITS (RHU) 11 13 = 2 additional Rural Health Units
BGY. HEALTH STATIONS (BHS) 42 53 = 11 additional Bgy. Health Stations
BHS LAND REQUIREMENT 0.60 0.76 = 0.16 additional hectares of land needed/year
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
DOCTORS 106 132 = 26 additional Doctors
NURSES 212 264 = 52 additional Nurses
PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN 11 13 = 2 additional Public Health Physicians
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 11 13 = 2 additional Public Health Nurses
PUBLIC HEALTH MIDWIFE 42 53 = 11 additional Public Health Midwives
PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR 11 13 = 2 additional Public Health Inspectors
PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST 4 5 = 1 additional Public Health Dentist
LAW ENFORCERS 211 263 = 52 additional Policemen
FIREMEN 105 132 = 27 additional Firemen
FIRE TRUCKS 7 9 = 2 additional Fire Trucks


Appendix 3
SUMMARY OF PROJECTED NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS

FOR SAN MATEO FROM 2010 TO 2015
PROJECTED REQUIREMENTS 2010 2015 5‐YEAR PERIOD

POWER REQUIREMENTS 30,615,010 38,206,630 = 7,591,324 kwh/day/1,825 days = an increase
of 4,160 kwh needed per day
WATER REQUIREMENTS 39,060 48,746 = 9,685 cu.m./day/1,825 days = an increase of
5.31 cu.m. of water needed per day
SOLID WASTE 84,455 20,943 = 4,189 kgs of solid waste/1,825 days = an
increase
of 2.30 kg. of solid waste generated per day
EDUCATION:
ELEM. CLASSROOMS: 2 SHIFTS 359 444 = 85/ 5yrs = 17 additional classrooms needed/yr
3 SHIFTS 239 296 = 57/ 5yrs = 11 additional classrooms needed/yr
H.S. CLASSROOMS: 2 SHIFTS 211 239 = 28/ 5yrs = 6 additional classrooms needed/yr
3 SHIFTS 141 159 = 18/ 5yrs = 4 additional classrooms needed/yr
LAND REQUIREMENT: 2 SHIFTS 13.34 15.98 = 2.64 additional hectares of land needed
3 SHIFTS 8.89 10.65 = 1.76 additional hectares of land needed
EMPLOYMENT 101,612 119,600 = 17,988/5yrs = 3,598 jobs need to be
generated every year
HOUSING 67,605 81,032 = 13,427 househlds/5yrs = 2,685 additional
housing units needed per year
LAND REQUIREMENT 1,690 2,025.8 = 335.8 hectares/5yrs = 67.16 additional
hectares of land needed per year for housing


Appendix 3
PROJECTED POPULATION 2010 & 2015

Appendix 3
PROJECTED POPULATION 2020
75−79
70−74
65−69
60−64
55−59
50−54
45−49
40−44
35−39
30−34
25−29
20−24
15−19
10−14
80 +
5−9
0−4

Appendix 4
APPENDIX 4
Calculating Rice Warehouse Space
Total rice requirement per population per year = 498,286 cavans or sacks
498,286 / 12 months = 41,523 sacks of rice per month x 7 months*= 290,667 sacks
*(1 month current stock plus 6 months reserve)
290,667 sacks / 33 sacks per stack = 8,808 stacks 6.0 meters high
Each stack occupies 0.35 square meters of space

8,808 stacks x 0.35 sqm (area per stack) = 3,082 sqm
Add 30% for circulation space

3, 082 x 1.3 = 4,006.6
say 4,000 sq.mts. total area required for rice warehouse
Divide total area into four distribution centers

4,000 sqm / 4 = 1,000 sqm per distribution center

Appendix 4
Computing for dimension of distribution center warehouse:
Configuration of distribution center warehouse can be adjusted to meet site requirements:

Appendix 5
APPENDIX 5
REFERENCES
References: WATER RESOURCES
Allen, R.G., L.S. Pereira, D. Raes and M. Smith. 1990. Crop

evapotranspiration: Guidelines for computing crop water requirements,
Irrigation and Drainage Paper. 56, Food and Agriculture Organization,
Rome, Italy
Comprehensive Development Plan for the Municipality of San Mateo Final

Report, Volumes I and II. 2001. Municipal Government of San Mateo and
MJE Consultants.
Ella, V.B., M.R. Reyes and R. Yoder. 2009. Effect of hydraulic head and
slope on water distribution uniformity of a low-cost drip irrigation system.
Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 25(3): 349-356
Ella, V.B. 2008. Potential applicability of a low-cost drip irrigation system

for sustainable crop production in upland watersheds. Paper presented at
SEARCA’s Agriculture and Development Seminar Series, Drilon Hall,
SEARCA, College,Laguna,September 2, 2008
Ella, V.B. 2005. Simulating shallow tubewell drawdown in the Philippines

using a three-dimensional finite difference groundwater model.
International Agricultural Engineering Journal, 14(4):175-186
Ella, V.B. and W.P. David. 2001. Resource allocation model for irrigation
development in the Philippines. Paper presented under the Sustained
Growth, Poverty and Household Food Security in the Philippines Project
funded by UNDP through the FAO, Quezon City.
Geohazard maps furnished by MADECOR Group Inc.
San Mateo Development Framework Plan (SMDFP). 2009. Powerpoint

presentation prepared by F.L. Hong Architects and Associates, Quezon
City, December 21, 2009
Other data and maps furnished by FL Hong Architects and Associates
Maps furnished by EnP. Geraldine Santos

Appendix 5
References: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Louernie de Sales-Papa, Geraldine Santos, Gabriel Pamintuan.

Empowering Women in the Field of Environment. Chuncheon Global
Water Forum. South Korea, 2009.
Emenda Sembiring, Saraswati Yogyantiningtyas, Driejana. Economic

Analysis of Methane for Jelekong Landfill Site, Bandung, Indonesia. PSU-
UNS International Conference on Engineering and Environment - ICEE-
2007. Prince of Songkla University, Phuket, 2007

Appendix 6
APPENDIX 6
KEY PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS:
Municipal Mayor Hon. Jose Rafael E. Diaz
Municipal Planning
and Development Officer Engr. Ramoncito Y. Mendoza
Municipal Administrator Mr. Ricardo R. Gomez
Technical Assistants
to the Mayor Mr. Joselito V. Bernardo
Mr. Rosito J. Castueras
PLANNING TEAM:
Project Director,
Principal Architect and
Master Planner Archt. & EnP. Froilan L. Hong
Project Coordinator and

Associate Architect Archt. Joan Therese H. Villamor
Assistant Project Coordinator

and Senior Architect Archt. Ruby Teresa M. De Leon
Consultant for Architectural Design Archt. Dean E. Ferrez
Senior Architect Archt. Anthony P. Dacayo II
Junior Architect Archt. Franco L. Flores
Environmental Planner/
Institutional Development and
Legal Aspects Specialist EnP. Apolo C. Jucaban
Waste Management Specialist Dr. Florencio C. Ballesteros Jr.
Associate Waste Management

Specialist EnP. Geraldine Santos

Appendix 6
Infrastructure Specialist Engr. Jose Carlo Eric L. Santos
Assistant Infrastructure Specialist Engr. Michael Paolo V. Follosco
Water Resources Specialist Dr. Victor B. Ella
Forestry Specialist Dr. Wilfredo M. Carandang
Agriculture Specialist Dr. Virgilio T. Villancio
Financial and Management

Specialist Atty. Florencio B. Orendain
Planning Team Coordinator Ms. Juvy C. Rocamora


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SAN MATEO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

San Mateo Comprehensive Land Use Plan i

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1.0 WHERE TO GO?

1.1 VISION Mayor Jose Rafael E. Diaz’s vision of an orderly, livable,

2.0 TAKE-OFF POINTS 2.1 The San Mateo Comprehensive Development

2.2 The Geo-Hazard maps prepared by Phivolcs,

2.3 The Metro Manila transport plan pepared by

2.4 The recent devastation caused by typhoons

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1. Provide for more employment opportunities for the

2. Increase per capita income;

3. Raise income of the Municipality;

4. Provide a wholesome natural environment that will

5. Guide orderly and proper growth of development

6. Enable all man-made structures to harmonize with

7. Generate funds for the implementation of the plan.

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4.1 MUNICIPAL POPULATION (2000,2007)

The 2007 Census of Population and Housing placed the

Between 2000 and 2007, the Municipality’s population

The total number of households in 2000 was 28,162, and

The Municipality’s projected population is estimated to

Table 4.1 below shows previous, actual and projected

It is expected that when the plan is under implementation,

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5.1 THE LAND1

5.1.2 San Mateo is bordered on the west by Quezon

5.1.3 The total land area of San Mateo as of the 1976

5.1.4 Table 5.1.4 shows the land area and distribution

Map of Rizal Province

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5.1.5 The topography of the municipality is

5.1.6 The entire mountain areas of San Mateo has

5.1.8 The local economy is dominated by tertiary sector

5.1.9 San Mateo’s 2007 population of 184,860

5.1.10 The local government is faced with the task of

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5.2.1 Land Transportation and Facilities1

San Mateo has a variety of conveyances that

Tricycle There are two jeepney terminals in San Mateo,

Transportation routes passing San Mateo, are

Jeepneys are the most common form of

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Power services in the town are provided by the

5.2.3 Water Infrastructure

The main source of the municipality’s water supply

5.2.4 Communication Infrastructure

Telecommunications serve as a major link, within

6.1 KEY ISSUES 6.1.1 Roads

There is a need to improve vehicular circulation

Road linkages from the town center to the remote

Existing roads are subjected to extreme heavy use

Figure 6.1.1 shows a graphical map of the existing

6.1.2 Use of Land