SUMMARY REPORT

RESULT OF THE MGB GEOHAZARD ASSESSMENT COVERING

TWENTY FOUR (24) MUNICIPALITIES/CITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN

In line with the recent Presidential Directive and NDCC resolutions following the
February 17 Southern Leyte landslide incident, and the need to fast track the geohazard
mapping program along the eastern seaboard of the Philippines, geologists from the
Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Regional Office III (MGB-R3) conducted a geohazard
assessment of the barangays of the municipality/cities in the province of Bulacan.

Each barangay was classified according to their susceptibility to landslide and/or

flooding. For landslide susceptibility, the rating parameters are as follows:

High
• Presence of active and/ or recent landslides
• Presence of numerous and large tension cracks along slope adjacent to the
community and that would directly affect the community
• Areas with drainages that are prone to landslides damming
• Steep/Unstable slopes consisting of loose materials

Moderate
• Areas with indicative and/or old landslides
• Presence of small tension cracks along slope and are located away from the
community
• Moderate slopes

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 Low
• Low to gently sloping
• No presence of tension cracks

Each barangay was rated into low, moderate or high for flooding susceptibility with the
rating parameters as follows:

Low
• 0 – 0.5 meter depth of floodwaters

Moderate
• 0.51 – 1 meter depth of floodwaters

High
• > 1 meter depth of floodwaters

With regards to landslide susceptibility, the barangays assessed include areas that are
located on and/or near slopes and riverbanks and have the potential for landslide
occurrence. The rating of each barangay presented herein particularly refers to the
barangay proper since majority of the population is located there. It should be noted,
however, that the rating does not necessarily reflect those of the sitios. These
barangays were presented with a Landslide Threat Advisory informing their
susceptibility to landslides and the corresponding recommendations particular to the
barangay.

The flood susceptibility of the barangays in the municipalities/cities was also assessed.
Barangays classified with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding are located in
identified low portions of the barangay, in topographically low-lying areas and/or near a
major river system. These barangays were presented with a Geohazard Threat
Advisory informing their susceptibility to floodings and the corresponding
recommendations particular to the barangay.

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 Table 1. Number of Assessed Municipalities/Cities//Barangays

Municipality/City Total Barangays

Number of Assessed
Barangays
1. Angat 16 16
2. Balagtas 9 9
3. Baliuag 27 27
4. Bocaue 19 19
5. Bulacan 14 14
6. Bustos 14 14
7. Calumpit 29 29
8. Guiguinto 14 14
9. Hagonoy 26 26
10. City of Malolos 51 51
11. Marilao 16 16
12. City of Meycauayan 26 26
13. Norzagaray 13 13
14. Obando 11 11
15. Pandi 22 22
16. Paombong 14 14
17. Plaridel 19 19
18. Pulilan 19 19
19. San Ildefonso 36 36
20. San Jose del Monte 59 56
21. San Miguel 49 49
22. San Rafael 34 34
23. Sta. Maria 24 24
24. Doña Remedios 8 7
Trinidad

TOTAL 569 565

SUMMARY OF THE ASSESSMENTS:

1. Municipality of Angat

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Angat have the potential

for landslide occurrence.

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, ten (10) out of sixteen (16)
barangays were found to be susceptible to flooding (Banaban, Baybay,

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 Binagbag, Donacion, Laog, San Roque (Pob.), Sta. Cruz (Pob.), Sta. Lucia,
Sulucan and Taboc).

2. Municipality of Balagtas

• The barangays in the municipality of Balagtas experienced three levels of

susceptibility to flooding

• There are six (6) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the municipality
(Burol 1st, Burol 2nd, Panginay, Pulong Gubat, Santol and Wawa). The barangay
centers and populated areas in the barangays has a low susceptibility to flooding;
portions of the barangays usually inundated are the generally low lying areas and
catchment areas of the barangays, adjacent to the agricultural areas, and near
active creeks, rivers. Localized flooding is also common in these areas where
insufficient/inadequate or clogged drainage are common due to improper
garbage disposal

• There are three (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the barangay
centers but with some portions or puroks that have moderate to high
susceptibility to flooding. Flood in these barangays easily subsides. Possible
causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated with
typhoons; structures such as elevated roads or low-lying areas, overflow from
silted rivers and creeks; back flooding when tributaries of the river are flooded,
inadequate drainage and excessive surface run-off coming from higher elevation
and areas adjacent to river and creek channels.

• There are three (3) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding (Dalig, Longos
and San Juan). Possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy
rains associated with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads and release of
excess water in water dams, overflow from constricted and silted rivers/ creeks;
Localized flooding also due to inadequate drainage. Excessive surface run-off
from higher elevation. Rapid urbanization also contributes to the cause of
flooding in these areas.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• The municipality of Balagtas has a history of high level flooding especially along
the Balagtas River.

3. Municipality of Baliuag

• Most of the barangays in the municipality of Baliwag has a low susceptibility to

flooding. Those with portion that has a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
are located along the Bustos-Baliwag River and near or adjacent to irrigation
canals.

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 • There are ten (10) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the municipality
(Tarcan, Makinabang, Concepcion, Sto. Cristo, Subic, Bagong Nayon, Tangos,
Piel, Pinagbarilan, Pagala and Sto. Niño). The barangay centers and populated
areas in the barangays has a low susceptibility to flooding; portions of the
barangays usually inundated are the generally low lying areas and catchment
areas of the barangays, adjacent to the agricultural areas, near active creeks,
rivers and irrigation canals traversing the barangay.

• There are six (6) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the baranagay
centers but with purok that are located near the Bustos-Baliwag River with a
moderate to high susceptibility to flooding (San Jose, Sta. Barbara, Tiaong,
Sabang, Tibag and Poblacion). Flood in these barangays easily subsides.
Possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated
with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads, irrigation canals, water
impoundments and dams; overflow from constricted and silted rivers and creeks;
back flooding when outlets and culverts were closed to control the release of
water; and due to inadequate drainage.
• There are seven (7) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in most area but
with purok and portion of the barangay that has a moderate to high susceptibility
to flooding depending on the location (Virgen delas Flores, Concepcion,
Matangtubig, Baranka, Hinukay, Catulinan, Tilapayong and Calantipay). Flooding
is usually confined to the agricultural areas. Residential structures located near
the creek are usually affected by the overflow from the creek and backflooding.
• There are two (2) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding (San
Roque and Suliban). Possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually
heavy rains associated with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads,
irrigation canals, water impoundments and dams; overflow from constricted and
silted rivers and creeks; back flooding and due to inadequate drainage.
• There is one (1) barangay with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Paitan). Flooding is usually topographic controlled; there are also portion of the
barangay located near the creek and adjacent to the Candaba swamp.
• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
• The municipality of Baliwag has a history of high level flooding associated with
the release of water from the Angat Dam in 1978.

4. Municipality of Bocaue

• The barangays in the municipality of Bocaue have different levels of susceptibility

to flooding

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the municipality
(Turo, Batia, Bolacan and Bunducan). The barangay centers and populated

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 areas in the barangays has a low susceptibility to flooding; portions of the
barangays usually inundated are the generally low lying areas and catchment
areas of the barangays, adjacent to the agricultural areas, near active creeks,
rivers and irrigation canals traversing the barangay.

• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the barangay
centers but with purok that have moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. Flood
in these barangays easily subsides. Possible causes of flooding in the barangay
are unusually heavy rains associated with typhoons; structures such as elevated
roads, overflow from constricted and silted rivers and creeks; back flooding when
tributaries of the river are flooded, inadequate drainage and excessive water
associated from the release of floodwaters from the dams.

• There are three (3) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
depending on the location (Bunlo, Igolot and Taal). Flooding is usually confined
to the low lying portion controlled by topography. Residential structures located
near the creek/river are usually affected by the overflow from the creek and
backflooding.

• There are eight (8) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding (Lolomboy,
Poblacion, Antipona, Bambang, Sulucan, Bagumbayan, Wakas and Caingin).
Possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated
with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads, overflow from constricted and
silted rivers/ creeks; back flooding and due to inadequate drainage. One major
cause of flooding was the release of water from the Angat Dam.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• The municipality of Bocaue has a history of high level flooding especially along
the Bocaue River.

5. Municipality of Bulakan

• The barangays in the municipality of Bulakan experienced three levels of

susceptibility to flooding

• There are two (2) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the municipality
(Balubad and San Francisco). The barangay centers and populated areas in the
barangays has a low susceptibility to flooding due to its elevation; portions of the
barangays usually inundated are the generally low lying areas and catchment
areas of the barangays, adjacent or near active creeks, rivers. Localized flooding
is also common in these areas where insufficient/inadequate or clogged drainage
are common due to improper garbage disposal and rapid urbanization.

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 • There are three (3) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding in
the barangay centers but with portions or purok that have low to moderate
susceptibility to flooding. Flood in these barangays easily subsides. Possible
causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated with
typhoons; structures such as elevated roads or low-lying areas, overflow from
silted rivers and creeks and (NIA) irrigation canals; release of surface water from
dams, inadequate drainage and excessive surface run-off coming from higher
elevation and due to high tide in some areas.

• There are eight (8) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
depending on the location (Bugumbayan, Bambang, San Jose, San Nicolas, Sta.
Ana, Sta. Ines, Taliptip and Tibig ). Flooding is usually confined to the low lying
portion controlled by topography. Residential structures located near the
creek/river are usually affected by the overflow from the silted river/creek and
backflooding. Other possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually
heavy rains associated with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads and
release of excessive surface water from dams and constricted river channels due
to rapid urbanization in these areas.

• There is one (1) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding (Perez). Possible
causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated with
typhoons; structures such as elevated roads, overflow from constricted and silted
rivers/ creeks; back flooding and due to inadequate drainage. Excessive surface
run-off from higher elevation.

• The municipality of Bulakan has a history of high level flooding especially along
the river.

6. Municipality of Bustos

• Most of the barangays in the municipality of Bustos has a low susceptibility to

flooding. Those with portion that has a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
are located along the Bustos-Baliwag River and near or adjacent to irrigation
canals.

• There are eight (8) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the
municipality (Tanauan, Bonga Menor, Bonga Mayor, Tibagan, Talampas,
Cambaog, Malamig and Liciada). The barangay centers and populated areas in
the barangays has a low susceptibility to flooding; portions of the barangays
usually inundated are the generally low lying areas and catchment areas of the
barangays, adjacent to the agricultural areas, near active creeks, rivers and
irrigation canals traversing the barangay.

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 • There are three (3) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the barangay
centers but with purok that has a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Malawak, Camachilihan and Buisan). Flood in these barangays easily subsides.
Possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated
with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads, irrigation canals, water
impoundments, fishponds and dams; overflow from constricted and silted rivers
and creeks; back flooding when outlets and culverts were closed to control the
release of water; and due to inadequate drainage.

• There are two (2) barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Poblacion and San Pedro). Flooding is usually topographic controlled; there are
portions of the barangay located near the Bustos-Baliwag River and residential
structures located along the floodplain.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• The municipality of Bustos has a history of high level flooding in some barangays
especially those located along the Bustos-Baliwag River associated with the
release of water from the Angat Dam in 1978.

7. Municipality of Calumpit

• Thereare twelve (12) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Calumpang,

San Marcos, Pio Cruzcosa, Sergio Bayan, Balite, Iba o Este, Iba Este,
Palimbang, Balungao, Pungo, Sucol and Poblacion).

• Two (2) barangays, Buguion and Corazon have low to moderately susceptibility
to flooding. With moderate susceptibility to are the identified low-lying portions in
the barangay and the agricultural areas.

• There are six (6) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Longos, Sto. Niño, Caniogan, San Miguel, Meyto and Sta. Lucia)

• There are nine (9) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding (Sapang Bayan,
Gatbuca, Frances, San Jose, Panducon, Bulusan, Calizon, Gugo and
Meysulao)

• Barangays and/or portions of the barangays with moderate to high susceptibility

to flooding are located along active river channels with history of overflowing
and breaching of dikes protecting the barangays. These barangays are also
generally located in a topographically low area.

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 • The following creeks and river systems has a history of overflowing its banks:
Pampanga River, Angat River, Labangan River, Iba-Hagonoy River, Calumpit-
Hagonoy River, Sapang Mandasig, Kutyo Creek, Sapang Malaki, Abalos Creek.

• The overflow from Candaba swamp flood adjacent areas of Bulacan.

• Other hazards identified include active river bank erosion and siltation.
Riverbank erosion was observed in the active creeks/river and natural channels
traversing the municipality such as Pampanga, Angat, Calumpit-Hagonoy, Iba-
Hagonoy rivers. Siltation resulted to shallow riverbeds

8. Municipality of Guiguinto

• Most of the barangay centers and populated areas in the municipality of Pulilan
have a low susceptibility to flooding (Tuktukan, Panginay, Tiaong, Pulong Gubat,
Cut-cut, Pritil, Sta. Rita, Sta. Cruz, Tabang, Ilang-ilang and Tabe). Flooding was
mostly channel confined and any overflow from the river and creek will affect only
mostly agricultural areas and those in the immediate vicinity of the creek/river.
Insufficient and inadequate drainage contribute to localized flooding in the
barangays.

• There are three (3) barangays with different susceptibility to flooding depending
on the location and as controlled by the topography (Poblacion, Daungan and
Malis). Flooding in these barangays is also influenced by its proximity to the river.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding can be attributed to inadequate drainage system during

periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

9. Municipality of Hagonoy

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Hagonoy have the potential

for landslide occurrence.

• There is one (1) barangay with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding (Iba-
Ibayo).

• There are two (2) barangays with moderate susceptibility to flooding (Iba and
San Pedro).

• There are nine (9) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
(San Agustin, San Isidro, San Juan, Palapat, San Sebastian, Carillo, Sto. Niño
(Pob.), Abulalas and Sta. Elena).

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 • There are fourteen (14) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding due to the
natural elevation of the area and to abnormally high precipitation and hig tides
resulting to overflowing of channels (San Miguel, Tampok, San Pablo, Sagrada,
San Nicolas, Mercado, Pugad, San Jose, San Pascual, San Roque, Sta. Cruz,
Sta. Monica, Sto. Rosario and Tibaguin).

10. City of Malolos

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, there are no barangays assessed in Malolos

that are located on and/or near slopes and have the potential for landslide
occurrence.
• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, the barangays assessed have
different susceptibility to flooding based on the general location of the barangay.
Flooding had been classified into flash flooding, sheet flooding, channel confined
flooding and coastal flooding. Barangays or portion of the barangays found to be
moderately or highly susceptible to flooding are located in low-lying areas and/or
near a major river system, creeks and irrigation canals and/or located in the
generally low lying portion of the city.

• There are fifteen (15) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (San Pablo,
Sumapang, Cofradia, Santor, Look 2nd, Bangkal, Santisima Trinidad, Banihan,
Bungahan, Ligas, Sumapang Bata, Mojon, Lugam, Look 1st and Niugan).

• There are six (6) barangays with low susceptibility in most areas but with areas
that have moderate to high susceptibility to flooding (Caniogan, Bagong Bayan,
San Juan, Sto. Cristo, Altag and Balite).

• There are twelve (12) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding
(Mabolo, Sto. Niño, Sto. Rosarion, Guinhawa, Matimbo, Mambog, Balayong,
Pinagbakahan, Longos, Bulihan, Taal and Panasahan).

• There are two barangays with moderate susceptibility to flooding (Caliligawan

and Caingin).

• There are eleven (11) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(San Vicente, Namayan, Tikay, Dakila, Masile, Babatiran, Canalate, San Gabriel,
Liang, Anilao and Bagna). In Brgy. Canalate, the barangay center has a low
susceptibility to flooding.

• There are three (3) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding due to the
natural elevation of the area and to abnormally high precipitation, high tides
coinciding with flood events and overflowing of natural river channels
(Pamarawan, Calero and San Agustin).

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 • There are two barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding as
controlled by the topography (Santiago and Catmon).

11. Municipality of Marilao

• The barangays in the municipality of Marilao experienced three levels of

susceptibility to flooding

• There are eight (8) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the
municipality (Lambakin, Lias, Loma de Gato, Patubig, Prenza 1st, Prenza 2nd,
Saog, Sta Roas 1 and Sta Rosa 2). The barangay centers and populated areas
in the barangays has a low susceptibility to flooding; portions of the barangays
usually inundated are the generally low lying areas and catchment areas of the
barangays, adjacent to the agricultural areas, and near active creeks, rivers.
Localized flooding is also common in these areas where insufficient/inadequate
or clogged drainage are common due to improper garbage disposal.

• There are three (3) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the barangay
centers but with portions or purok that have moderate to high susceptibility to
flooding. Flood in these barangays easily subsides. Possible causes of flooding
in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated with typhoons; structures
such as elevated roads or low-lying areas, overflow from silted rivers and creeks;
back flooding when tributaries of the river are flooded, inadequate drainage and
excessive surface run-off coming from higher elevation and areas adjacent to
river and creek channels.

• There are two (3) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
depending on the location (Abangan Sur, Poblacion 2 and Tabing Ilog). Flooding
is usually confined to the low lying portion controlled by topography. Residential
structures located near the creek/river are usually affected by the overflow from
the river/creek and backflooding. Rapid urbanization also contributes to the
cause of flooding in these areas.

• There are four (4) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding (Abangan Norte,
Ibayo, Nagbalen and Poblacion 1). Possible causes of flooding in the barangay
are unusually heavy rains associated with typhoons; structures such as elevated
roads, overflow from constricted and silted rivers/ creeks; back flooding and due
to inadequate drainage. Excessive surface run-off from higher elevation.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• The municipality of Marilao has a history of high level flooding especially along
the Marilao River.

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12. City of Meycauayan

• In terms of landslide susceptibility, no barangays in Meycauayan has the

potential for landslide occurrence.

• There are nine (9) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding but with areas
having a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding located near the creek
(Bagbaguin, Bahay Pare, Iba, Pantok, Tugatog, Camalig, Pajo, Perez and
Libtong).

• There are two (2) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Caingin and Pandayan).

• There are four (4) barangays with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
usually topographic controlled (Calvario, Lawa, Langka and Malhacan).

• There are nine (9) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding due to the
natural elevation of the area and to abnormally high precipitation and high tides
resulting to overflowing of channels (Bancal, Bayugo, Hulo, Lawa, Longos,
Poblacion, Saluysoy, St. Grancis(Gasak) and Zamora).

13. Municipality of Norzagaray

• There is one (1) barangay with high landslide susceptibility (San Lorenzo).

• There is one (1) barangay with moderate landslide susceptibility (San Mateo).

• There are four (4) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Bangkal, Bigte,
Bitungol and Pinagtulayan).

• There are six (6) barangays with no landslide susceptibility (Baraka, Matictic,
Minuyan, Partida, Poblacion and Tigbe).

• There is one (1) barangay that was not assessed (Friendship Village Resources).

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, six (6) out of twelve (12) assessed
barangays were found to be susceptible to flooding (Bigte, San Mateo, Matictic,
Minuyan, Partida, Poblacion).

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14. Municipality of Obando

• The barangays in the municipality of Obando experienced two levels of

susceptibility to flooding namely Moderate Susceptibility and High Susceptibility
to flooding

• There are four (4) barangays with Moderate to High susceptibility rating to
flooding in the municipality (Paco, Pag-asa, Palipas and Panghulo). The
barangay centers and populated areas with elevated roads in the barangays
have a Moderate susceptibility to flooding. Portions of the barangays or Puroks
usually inundated or with high susceptibility are the generally low lying areas and
catchment areas of the barangays, adjacent to the or near active creeks, rivers.
Localized flooding is also common in these areas where insufficient/inadequate
or clogged drainage are common due to improper garbage disposal. Other
possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated
with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads and release of excessive
surface water from dams, overflow from silted rivers and creeks; back flooding
due to siltation on the mouth of the river leading to the sea, inadequate drainage
and excessive surface run-off coming from higher elevation and areas adjacent
to river and creek channels. Rapid urbanization also contributes to the cause of
flooding in these areas

• The remaining nine (9) barangays with high susceptibility to flooding are
(Binuangan, Catanghalan, Hulo, Lawa, Salambao, San Pascual and Tawiran).
Possible causes of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated
with typhoons; structures such as elevated roads and release of excess water in
water dams, overflow from constricted and silted rivers/ creeks; Localized
flooding also due to inadequate drainage. Excessive surface run-off from higher
elevation; Improper garbage disposal in the river and drainage systems. The
silted condition of the mouth of the Meycauayan river which is the main river in
the municipality triggers back flooding and even flooding during high tide even if
there is no rainfall going on. The CAMANAVA Dike project also affects the
flooding condition of the municipality.

• The municipality of Balagtas has a history of high level flooding especially along
the Meycauayan River.

15. Municipality of Pandi

• Most of the barangay centers and populated areas in the municipality of Pandi
has a low susceptibility to flooding (Bunsuran I, Bubsuran II, Bunsuran III,
Malibong Bata, Malibong Matanda, San Roque, Baka-bakahan, Mapulang Lupa,
Siling Matanda, Siling Bata, Pinagkwartelan, Cacarong Bata, Cacarong Matanda,
Real de Cacarong, Bagong Barrio, Cupang, Masagana, Masuso, Sto. Niño,

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 Poblacion, Manatal and Bagbaguin). Due to the topographically high location of
the municipality with respect to the other municipalities in Bulacan, the
municipality has no history of flooding. Flooding was mostly channel confined
and any overflow from the river and creek will affect only mostly agricultural
areas and those in the immediate vicinity of the creek/river.

• There are barangays with low susceptibility to flooding but with portion of the
barangay located in a topographically low elevation and with houses located
along the creek and irrigation canals. These areas has a moderate to high
susceptibility to flooding (Masagana, Masuso and Manatal).

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding can be attributed to inadequate drainage system during

periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

16. Municipality of Paombong

• There are three (3) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Kapitangan,
San Vicente and Poblacion).

• There are four (4) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.
The areas with moderate susceptibility to flooding are the identified low-lying
portions in the barangay and the agricultural areas; and as influenced by the
natural drainage passing the barangay (Sto. Rosario, Malumot, San Isidro 1st
and San Isidro 2nd.

• Barangay San Roque has portions with low, moderate to high susceptibility to
flooding as controlled by its topography and as influenced by the natural
drainage.

• There are six (6) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
being located adjacent to irrigation canals, the active rivers traversing the
municipality and as influenced by the topography (Pinalagdan, Sto. Niño, San
Jose). The coastal barangays experience moderate to high susceptibility in
addition to storm surges especially during typhoon periods (Sta. Cruz, Binakod
and Masukol).

• The following creeks and river systems has a history of overflowing its banks:
Labangan Channel, San Isidro-Sto. Niño River, Paombong River and Ilog Gusi.

• Other hazards identified include active river bank erosion and siltation.
Riverbank erosion was observed in the active creeks/river and natural channels
traversing the municipality such as San Isidro- Sto. Niño River and

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 Paombong River. Siltation resulted to shallow riverbeds aggravating further
flooding in the barangays.

17. Municipality of Plaridel

• Most of the barangay centers and populated areas in the municipality of Plaridel
has a low susceptibility to flooding (Bulihan, San Jose, Culianin, Banga 1st,
Banga 2nd, Parulan, Bintog, Poblacion, Tabang, Bagong Silang, Sta. Ines,
Agnaya, Lalangan, Sto. Niño, Lagundi, Dampol, Rueda, Sipat and Lumang
Bayan). Due to the topographically high location of the municipality with respect
to the Angat River, the municipality was not affected by an increased volume of
water due to the release of water from the Angat Dam in 1978 that affected the
municipalities along its course. The river flood affected only the floodplains of the
river.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding can be attributed to excessive surface runoff and inadequate

drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

18. Municipality of Pulilan

• Most of the barangay centers and populated areas in the municipality of Pulilan
has a low susceptibility to flooding (Poblacion, Tinejero, Balatong A, Penabatan,
Balatong B, Sta. Peregrina, Dampol 2nd A, Tibag, Dampol 1st, Lumbac, Paltao,
Cut-cot, Sto. Cristo, Taal and Longos). However, the municipality has a history of
a moderate to high level flood due to the release of water from the Angat Dam in
1978.

• There are four (4) barangays with different susceptibility to flooding depending on
the location and as controlled by the topography (Inaon, Dulong Malabon,
Dampol 2nd B and Tabon). Flooding in these barangays is also influenced by its
proximity to the Candaba Swamp and excessive surface runoff from Nueva Ecija.

• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.

• Localized flooding can be attributed to inadequate drainage system during

periods of unusually heavy precipitation.

• The municipality of Pulilan has a history of flooding associated with the release of
water from the Angat Dam in 1978.

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19. Municipality of San Ildefonso

• There are six (6) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Akle, Buhol na
Mangga, Casalat, Pasong Bangkal, Mataas na Parang and Sapang Dayap).

• There are twenty-nine (29) barangays with no landslide susceptibility (Anyatam,

Bagong Barrio, Basuit, Bubulong Malaki, Bubulong Munti, Bulusukan, Calasag,
Calawitan, Garlang, Lapnit, Maasim, Makapilapil, Malipampang, Matimbubong,
Nabaong Garlang, Pinaod, Poblacion, Pulong Tamo, San Juan, Santa Catalina
Bata, Santa Catalina Matanda, Sapang Putik, Sapang Putol, Sumandig,
Telepatio, Upig, Umpucan, Gabihan, and Palapala).

• There is one (1) brgy that was not assessed (Alagao).

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, twenty-six (26) out of thirty-five (35)
assessed barangays were found to be susceptible to flooding (Akle, Anyatam,
Bubulong Malaki, Bubulong Munti, Buhol na Mangga, Calasag, Calawitan,
Casalat, Garlang, Maasim, Makapilapil, Mataas na Parang, Matimbubuong,
Nabaong Garlang, Pasong Bangkal, Pulong Tamo, San Juan, Sta. Catalina Bata,
Sta. Catalina Matanda, Sapang Dayap, Sapang Putol, Sumandig, Telepatio,
Umpucan, Upig, Bulusukan).

20. City of San Jose del Monte

• There is one (1) barangay with high landslide susceptibility (Minuyan V).

• There are five (5) barangays with moderate landslide susceptibility (Fatima I,
Fatima IV, Fatima V, Minuyan I and Minuyan IV).

• There are twenty-nine (29) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Bagong
Buhay II, Citrus, Ciudad Real, Dulong Bayan, Guijo, Mulawin, Narra, Yakal,
Kaybanban, Kaypian, Lawang Pari, Minuyan II, Minuyan III, Minuyan Proper,
Paradise III, Poblacion, San Isidro, San Manuel, San Martin, San Roque, Santo
Cristo, Santo Niño I, Santo Niño II, San Martin de Porres, Tungkong Mangga,
Gumaoc West, Gumaoc Central, Gumaoc East and Graceville).

• There are twenty-one (21) barangays that have no landslide susceptibility

(Assumption, Bagong Buhay III, Fatima II, Fatima III, Gaya-gaya, Maharlika,
Muzon, San Martin II, San Martin III, San Martin IV, San Pedro, San Rafael I,
San Rafael II, San Rafael III, San Rafael IV, Santa Cruz II, Santa Cruz III, Santa
Cruz IV, Santa Cruz V, Bagong Buhay I and Poblacion I).

• There are three (3) barangays that were not assessed (San Rafael V, Santa Cruz
I and Sapang Palay).

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 • In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, forty-six (46) out of fifty-six (56)
assessed barangays were found to be susceptible to flooding (Bagong Buhay I,
Bagong Buhay II, Bagong Buhay III, Citrus, Dulong Bayan, Guijo, Mulawin, yakal,
Gaya-Gaya, Graceville, Gumaoc central, Gumaoc East, Gumaoc West,
Kaybanban, Kaypian, Lawang Pari, Maharlika, Minuyan I, Minuyan III, Minuyan
Proper, Minuyan V, Muzon, Paradise III, Poblacion, Poblacion I, San Manuel,
San Martin de Porres, San Martin II, San Martin III, San Martin IV, San Pedro,
San Rafael I, San Rafael II, San Rafael III, San Rafael IV, San Roque, Sta. Cruz
III, Sta. Cruz V, Sto. Cristo, Sto. Niño I, Sto. Niño II, Tungkong Mangga,
Assumption, Ciudad Real, Fatima I, Fatima V).

21. Municipality of San Miguel

• There are three (3) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Biak-na-Bato,
Masalipit and Pacalag).

• There are forty-six (46) barangays with no landslide susceptibility (Balaong,

Bagong Pag-asa, Bagong Silang, Balite, Bantog, Bardias, Baritan, Batasan Bata,
Batasan Matanda, Biclat, Buga, Buliran, Bulualto, Calumpang, Cambio, Camias,
Ilog-Bulo, King Kabayo, Labne, Lambakin, Magmarale, Malibay, Maligaya,
Mandile, Paliwasan, Partida, Pinambaran, Poblacion, Pulong Bayabas, Pulong
Duhat, Sacdalan, Salacot, Salangan, San Agustin, San Jose, San Juan, San
Vicente, Santa Ines, Santa Lucia, Santa Rita Bata, Santa Rita Matanda, Sapang,
Sibul, Tartaro, Tibagan and Tigpalas).

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, all forth nine (49) barangays were
found to be susceptible to flooding. The depth of flood is controlled by the
topography and location with respect to the major river systems.

22. Municipality of San Rafael

• There are two (2) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Sapang Pahalang
and Tukod).

• There are thirty-two (32) barangays with no landslide susceptibility (Balagtas,

Banca-Banca, Caingin, Capihan, Coral na Bato, Cruz na Daan, Dagat-Dagatan,
Diliman I, Diliman II, Libis, Lico, Maasim, Mabalas-Balas, Maguinao, Maronquillo,
Paco, Pantubig, Pansumaloc, Pasong Bangkal, Pasong Intsik, Pasong Callos,
Pinac-Pinacan, Poblacion, Pulo, Pulong Bayabas, Salapungan, San Roque,
Sampaloc, San Agustin, Talacsan, Tambubong, and Ulingao).

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, twenty-seven (27) out of the thirty-
four (34) assessed barangays were found to be susceptible to flooding (Balagtas-

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 BMA, Banca-Banca, Caingin, Capihan, Coral na Bato, Cruz na Daan, Dagat-
Dagatan, Diliman I, Diliman II, Libis, Lico, Maguinao, Maasim, Mabalas-Balas,
Maronquillo, Paco, Pantubig, Pansumaloc, Pasiong Bangkal, Pasong Callos,
Pasong Intsik, Pinac-Pinacan, Poblacion, Pulo, Pulong Bayabas, Salapungan,
San Roque, Sampaloc, San Agustin, Sapang Pahalang, Talacsan, Tambubong,
Tukod, Ulingao).

23. Municipality of Sta. Maria

• Most of the barangays in the municipality of Sta. Maria have low susceptibility to
flooding. Those with portion with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding are
located along the Sta. Maria River and near or adjacent to creeks that are
tributaries of the Sta. Maria River.

• There are eighteen (18) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the
municipality (Manggahan, Sta. Cruz, Cay[ombo, Caysio, Pulong Buhangin,
Magasawang Sapa, Silangan, Balasing, Parada, Tumana, Mahabang Parang,
Bulac, Catmon, San Vicente, Camangyanan, Sto. Tomas, Buenavista and San
Gabriel). The barangay centers and populated areas in the barangays have low
susceptibility to flooding. The portions of the barangays usually inundated are the
generally low lying areas and catchment areas of the barangays and near active
creeks and rivers.

• There are five (5) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in the barangay
centers but with purok that are located near the Sta. Maria River with a moderate
to high susceptibility to flooding (Sta. Clara, Lalakhan, Poblacion, San Jose
Patag and Guyong). Flood in these barangays easily subsides. Possible causes
of flooding in the barangay are unusually heavy rains associated with typhoons;
structures such as elevated roads, water impoundments, release of excess
waters from the dams; overflow from constricted and silted rivers and creeks;
back flooding at the tributaries when the water level at the main river is high, and
due to inadequate drainage.

• There is one (1) barangay with low, moderate to high susceptibility to flooding
(Bagbaguin). Flooding is usually topographic controlled. The proximity of the
barangay to the Sta. Maria River and the generally low elevation of the barangay
with respect to the adjacent barangays make it vulnerable to flood hazards.

24. Municipality of Doña Remedios Trinidad

• There are three (3) barangays with moderate landslide susceptibility (Camachin,
Kalawakan and Talbak).

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 • There are three (3) barangays with low landslide susceptibility (Bayabas, Pulong
Sampalok and Sapang Bulak).

• There is one (1) barangay with no landslide susceptibility (Camachile).

• There is one (1) barangay that was not assessed due to accessibility problem
(Kabayunan).

• In terms of flood and flashflood susceptibility, three (3) out of seven (7) assessed
barangays were found to be susceptible to flooding (Camachile, Kalawakan,
Talbak).

It should be noted that these susceptibility ratings were arrived at as of this field
assessment. However, the rating could advance (e.g., from low to moderate, and
moderate to high) based on the present and historical accounts of the flood
susceptibility in the municipality. Hence, the MGB constantly recommends strict and
continuous monitoring of the barangays, continuing information and education
campaigns on disaster preparedness, disaster risk management and mitigations; and
strengthening of the Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council.

The matrices of the municipalities/cities included in the assessment are in the compact
disc as an attachment to this report..

MGBCO Geologists

MGB-RIII Assessment Team

Carolyn V. Sacdalan
Senior Science Research Specialist

Rick Rodell Luis

Senior Geologist

Clarissa G. Villanueva
Senior Geologist

Noted by:

Noel B. Lacadin
OIC, Geology Division

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