Executive Summary 20 November 2019 Updated PUD and Nutrition Program

BATANGAS CITY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 2019
Batangas City Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Integrated Zoning Ordinance 2019 – 2028
Executive Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Batangas City Vision and Mission...............................................................................................1
II. Brief Situationer.............................................................................................................................1
III. Physical Profile...............................................................................................................................1
a. Impacts of Climate Change and Hazards
b. Demography
c. Social Services
d. Economy
e. Physical Infrastructure
f. Natural Environment
g. Heritage Conservation Profile
h. Land Use Development Trend
IV. Development Constraints and Opportunities..........................................................................12
V. Major Development Goals and Objectives..............................................................................19
VI. Development Thrust and Spatial Strategy................................................................................32
VII. Proposed Land and Water Uses and Integrated Zoning Ordinance....................................37
VIII. Proposed Major Spatial Programs and Projects......................................................................49
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I. Batangas City Vision and Mission (2019-2028)
Vision
“Internationally recognized, progressive, secure, smart, resilient, and sustainable RRurban

(Regional Rural Urban) Port City; engaged in stable agro-industrial development and other
profitable businesses; strengthened by state-of-the-art infrastructure, amenities, technologies, and
globally competent and responsible citizens while conserving its biodiverse environment and rich
cultural heritage; and governed by responsive ethical servant leaders.”
Mission
“To improve the quality of life of the citizens through sustained efforts to attain a balanced
agro-industrial development; to promote a business-friendly environment; to generate more
employment opportunities and to adequately provide the basic infrastructure utilities, facilities
and social services necessary for a robust and liveable community.”
II. Brief Situationer
The City of Batangas is a coastal city situated at the southern portion of Batangas Province and
geographically located at approximately 112 kilometers from the national capital, Manila and the
rest of Metro Manila. Its global coordinates are 13°45′18.91″ North latitude and 121°3′32.76″
East longitude. The City is bounded by the Municipality of San Pascual on the northwest; the
Municipality of San Jose on the north; the municipalities of Ibaan, Taysan, and Lobo on the east;
and Batangas Bay on the south.
The City’s strategic location and offered services made the City to be an ideal investment hub in
the Southern Tagalog region. Batangas City, also known as the Industrial Powerhouse of
CALABARZON, hosts five natural gas-fired power plants that provide 40% of the electricity
requirement of the entire Luzon grid. The presence of the international port has also
made a huge impact in the City’s industrial sector.
III. Physical Profile
Batangas City has a total land area of 28, 541.44 hectares (285.41 km2). It is politically subdivided
into 105 barangays — 48 are classified as urban while the remaining 57 are rural. Accounting for
35.49% of the total land area, the predominant slope category of the City is 8% to 15%, which
can be described as “undulating” to “rolling." Relatively flat areas comprise 23.69% of the total
land area while steep areas account for 34.20%. The highest elevation is Mt. Banoy, which is
approximately 968 meters above sea level (MASL).
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Presently, the built-up areas of the City comprise 18.78% of the total land area that includes
residential, commercial, institutional, cemetery/memorial park, and industrial uses. Agricultural
areas comprise almost 42%, and protected areas comprise 13.77% only of the total land area of
the City.
Disasters and hazards in Batangas City are mostly brought about by natural occurrences. Most of
the City's residents attribute most of their disaster experiences to typhoons and flooding.
However, according to the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (LDRRMP)
2017-2019, the City's geo-hazard risk to flooding is generally considered to have low
susceptibility. On the other hand, rain-induced landslides affect 85.79 km2 or almost one-third of
the City's total land area and is considered as highly susceptible.
Occurrences of storm surges in the City are infrequent, but these are estimated to affect the
City’s 56 coastal barangays. These are normally associated with strong typhoons that arrive
during the onset of the Southwest monsoon months and mostly occur at the southeastern
portions of the City’s mainland and northern portions of Isla Verde.
Earthquakes are not known to happen regularly in the City, but because of its tectonic,
geomorphic, and geographical characteristics, the City can potentially experience extreme
damages consequent to earthquakes, extreme weather events, and similar disturbances in the
natural environment.
A tsunami hazard map generated by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) shows that no area in the City will be inundated by a tsunami should an
earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 MW be generated by the Manila Trench. However,
additional tsunami simulation studies done by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and
the Norwegian Seismic Array (NORSAR) using two scenarios — under normal sea level rise and
a one-meter rise due to warming, high tide, or storm surge — were factored into the 8.2-MW
earthquake from the Manila Trench and showed a different result. Based on the simulations, the
tsunami is estimated to reach Batangas City in one (1) hour and 45 minutes. Of the two
scenarios, the one-meter sea level rise scenario will affect more areas in the City, particularly the
southern section.
a. Impacts of Climate Change and Hazards
Batangas City has two distinct climate types, namely Type I and Type III. Type I is characterized
by two distinct seasons: dry from the months of November to April and wet during the rest of
the year. Type III has no pronounced seasons. It has a relatively dry period from November to
April and a wet period during the rest of the year.
Climate change affects the temperature and rainfall experienced in the City. Based on
projections, a seasonal temperature increase of 3.5% to 4.5% will be observed in 2020, which will
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range from 0.9oC to 1.2oC. While in 2050, it is expected that temperature will increase by around
7% to 8.3% (1.9oC to 2.2oC). On the other hand, seasonal rainfall change projections show a
decreasing trend by as much as 24% or almost a quarter less than the baseline years during the
summer months (March, April, and May) and by almost 30% or one-third during the planting
season months (December, January, and February) in 2020. The same scenario of reduced
rainfall is expected in 2050 for the summer months while a milder drop of 11.1% is expected in
December, January, and February.
Consequently, the wet season months will get wetter by almost 10% in 2020 and 17% in 2050

under a medium emissions scenario. However, these months will have a different condition in a
higher emission scenario wherein June, July, and August will have increased rainfall in 2020 but
will have a much reduced rainfall situation by 2050 if compared with a medium-emission
scenario.
Similarly, the estimated number of days with extreme temperatures will progressively increase by
2020 and 2050, causing more frequent drought-like conditions. On the other hand, the number
of dry days will substantially decrease by a little over 25% in 2020 and 2050. This means there
will be wetter days ahead, and more hot days will be experienced in the City.
Extreme rainfall events are projected to be more than double by 2020, from six to 14 days, but
these will taper to nine days by 2050. These extreme rainfall events coupled with an increased sea
temperature will trigger large-scale flooding in coastal and riverbank areas and in low-land
barangays. Likewise, extreme rainfall events would trigger rain-induced landslides in the City’s
upland barangays that would contribute to the overflow of key riverbanks in the City and
flooding in low-land barangays.
b. Demography
Batangas City, the capital and second most populous City in the Province, registered a
population of 329,874 in 2015, with an annual population growth rate of 1.46%. The sex ratio was
102 males for every 100 females — the male population having a slightly higher population count
of 166,494 or 50.47% compared to the female population at 163,380 or 49.53%. The
working age (15-64) comprises 66% of the total population or 218,948 while the dependent age
(0-14, and 65 and over) comprises approximately 33% or 110,926.
c. Social Services
The social services of the City are administered and supervised by the City Social Welfare and

Development Office. The facilities and services include a senior citizen center, a child
development center, Bagong Pag-Asa Transition and Rehabilitation Home, and a gender and
development center.
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d. Economy
As of 2017, the economy of Batangas City is primarily driven by the tertiary sector that includes
8,588 establishments or 94.86% of the total number. This sector includes 4,390 establishments
under wholesale and retail trade; 944 under hotels and restaurants; 203 under storage and
communication; 422 under financial intermediation; 1,024 under rental and business activities; 56
under arts, entertainment, and recreation; 145 under education and support services; 266 under
health and social work; 674 under other community, social, and personal services; 328 under
administrative and support services; and 136 under professional scientific and technical services.
The remaining 465 or 5.14% of business establishments are accounted for by the primary and

secondary sector, each comprising 0.40% and 4.74%, respectively, of all business establishments.
The primary sector is primarily dependent on agriculture, hunting, and forestry while the
secondary sector is composed of manufacturing establishments; electricity, gas, and water supply;
and construction — totaling to 429.
e. Physical Infrastructure
As of 2017, Batangas City has a total road length of approximately 543.61 km. Its road network
comprises 77.31 km of national roads, 36.20 km of city roads, and 430.10 km of barangay roads.
Most of the roads are made of concrete that span 337.61 km and account for 62% of the total
road network. This is followed by roads made of asphalt at 145.44 km and roads made of gravel
at 33.41 km. The total road length has increased by approximately 10% from the previous year’s
recorded data of 496.13 km.
Batangas City has a total of 47 bridges, including both national and local. Bolbok Flyover is the
longest bridge with a span of 754 m. Most of the bridges are in good condition, with the
exception of four bridges, namely: the Pallocan Bridge, the San Jose Sico Bridge, the Talumpok
Silangan Bridge, and the Libjo – Dumuclay Bridge.
Most of the drainage systems in the City are of a U-Drain type, with a total length of 18,754.20
m or roughly 76% of the City's total drainage length of 24,752.20 m. This is followed by the RC
Pipe with a total coverage of 30,707 m or 19.76%; the open canal with a total coverage of 1,576
m or 6.37%, and the riprap with a total coverage of 715 m or 2.88%.
The primary power distribution service in the City is provided by Meralco (Manila Electric
Company), the largest electric distribution utility company in the Philippines. Meralco has
energized 99 out of the 105 barangays of Batangas City. On the other hand, some portions of
Brgy. San Jose Sico, Brgy. Talumpok Silangan, and Brgy. Talahib Pandayan are being serviced by
the Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC II).
At present, the water service levels for Batangas City that are available to consumers are based

on three types of classification based on the NEDA Resolution No. 5, Series of 1998: Level I
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(point source), Level II (communal faucet system or stand posts), and Level III (waterworks
system or individual house connections). Roughly 3.05% of households in Batangas City do not
have access to an improved or safe water supply from any type of water supply level. Rural
Health Unit V (RHU V) consists of 14 barangays and has the highest reliance to Level I water
supplies. Overall, Batangas City, with its 105 barangays, has access to safe and reliable water
through a Level III system. About 97.73% of the City's households depend on this waterworks
system.
f. Natural Environment
Most of the City’s flatlands (0% to 8%) and potential arable land of about 6,759.15 hectares
(23.7%) is built up. The City’s designated land for agricultural development, which covers
6,492.99 hectares or 20.21%, is in the southern portion. Slopes in these areas range from 8%to
25% and are suitable only for the growing of mangoes, coconuts, bamboo, corn, sugar cane,
upland rice, coffee, and other fruit-bearing trees. Likewise, there is no large-scale production of
any agricultural crop in Batangas City.
The forest resources of Batangas City are not of commercial quantity, except for bamboo, which
is in demand for its usage in the construction of fish pens. Marginal forest lands with tax
declaration or private rights of ownership can be found mostly in the barangays of Talumpok
Silangan, where Mt. Banoy is located; Talumpok Kanluran; Talahib Pandayan; Talahib Payapa;
Santo Domingo; and Cumba.
The coastal resources of the City of Batangas include Batangas Bay, portion of the Verde Island
Passage, its coastal zones, municipal waters, foreshore lands and estuaries, and mangrove areas.
Batangas City does not have nationally classified protected areas, but it has four fishery
reserves and sanctuaries that have been declared under City Ordinances. These are Pulong Bato
(San Agapito, Isla Verde), Nalayag Point (San Agustin Kanluran, Isla Verde), and Barangays
Pagkilatan and Ilijan fishery reserves.
In 2006, a team of marine conservationists declared the Philippines to be the “Center of Marine
Biodiversity” in the world and Verde Island Passage as the “Center of the Center of Marine
Shorefish Biodiversity.” The 1.14 million-hectare passage is extremely rich in marine biodiversity.
In fact, it is the richest area in the entire Coral Triangle based on a study conducted by the
Department of Biological Sciences of the Old Dominion University. Various conservation
groups have been pushing for its nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
g. Heritage Conservation Profile
Oftentimes, historic heritage sites are presented as landmarks or points of interest of a city due
to their value, and these are usually strategically located within the poblacion. Batangas City has a
long history that has influenced their culture and heritage, which is mainly reflected in the old
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architecture, landmarks, public spaces, the people, and their lifestyle. Important heritage
structures in the City include the City Hall, the Provincial Capitol, Batangas National High
School, and several heritage houses, among others.
h. Land Use Development Trend
Since the 13th to the 15th century, Batangas City has always been a trading town, with its
members of the old thriving communities actively trading with China, Japan, India, as well as
Malay Kingdoms. Influenced by different colonizers, the then town of "Batangan" flourished as
a commercial and trading center in southern Luzon.
The land use of Batangas City considerably altered in 1975 from a mainly agricultural use to a
rapidly developing urban center and an industrial port city. The national administration of the
international port which started in 1975 was a significant contributor to the overall growth of the
city along with the establishment of light to heavy industrial developments.
According to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of 1993-2000, the City of Batangas has always
been an agricultural and industrial-driven town. Majority of the western coastline of the City is
classified as industrial with pockets of commercial and residential use. The commercial uses are
mostly situated on the major trunk lines of the City and the residential areas are concentrated
around the urban center, with an isolated patch at the eastern boundary going to the Municipality
of Taysan. Parks and Open spaces are established buffer zones separating the industrial uses
from other uses. The south eastern portions where the highest elevations are located are
classified as forest and watershed zones. The rest of the plains and flatlands are reserved as
agricultural zones. The development growth as interpreted from the expansion of the built-up
areas is going westward.
In the period of 1998 to 2007, Batangas City’s agricultural lands were converted to become part
of what is now the city's urban center. This progression of land use and urbanization marked the
economic growth of the city.
The maps below show the comparison between the existing land uses of 1998, 2009 and 2018,

respectively.
Presently, the classified agricultural land use is 41.84% of the city's total land area or
approximately 11,941.00 hectares. However, a large portion of these lands is idle or uncultivated.
The open spaces or parks, and playgrounds total only to 1.60 hectares which is 0.01% of the
entire land area, and are located in the Poblacion.
The residential land uses comprise 16.38% or 4,673.67 hectares of the total land area, and are
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mostly situated within the primary and secondary urban cores of the city. However, there are
other built-up areas with mixed uses (subject for actual verification) which comprises 2.63% of
the total land area or 750.50 hectares.
The commercial land use is presently at 0.54% or 154.41 hectares of the total land area, and is
mostly situated within the urban center of the city as well.
Institutional land uses, on the other hand, total to 143.57 hectares or 0.50%. The area occupied
by classified industrial land uses is 374.15 hectares or 1.31%.
The cemetery and memorial park sums up to 14.64 hectares or 0.05%.
Lastly, the protected areas comprise 13.77% of the total land area of Batangas City or 3,929.28
hectares.
There are no classified forest lands back in 2009, while almost all areas outside of the built-up
zones are classified as agricultural. Industrial uses remained on the same areas until the present,
while the port area was reclassified into the utilities use. At the same time, forest management or
protection areas are established on the mainland and on the City's island barangays as well.
Table 1. General Land Use Plan Area Tabulation, 2009

Existing General Land Uses Area (in Hectares) % of Total
Agricultural Development Area 7,961.17 0.63
Agro-Industrial 484.70 1.75
Primary Urban Core Area 852.44 3.07
Secondary Urban Core 1,507.28 5.43
Heavy Industrial 931.76 3.36
Light Industrial 851.00 3.07
General Development Area 4,274.92 15.40
Socialized Housing Area 32.87 0.12
Special Land Use Area 20.11 0.07
Eco-Tourism Development Area 1,113.52 4.01
Forest Management Area 3,929.28 14.15
Agro-Forestry Area 5,505.12 19.83
Protected Area 123.69 0.45
Port Area 174.58 0.63
Total 27,762.4 100.00
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Table 2. Existing General Land Use Area Tabulation, 2018

Commercial 154.40 0.54
Residential 4,673.70 16.38
Other Built-up Areas 750.50 2.63
Institutional 143.60 0.50
Industrial 374.20 1.31
Agricultural 11,942.00 41.84
Agro-industrial 163.60 0.57
Protected Area/
3,929.30 13.77
Forest Management Area
Cemetery and Memorial Park 14.60 0.05
Open Space/ Parks and
1.60 0.01
Playgrounds
Tourism 107.00 0.37
Waterways (Rivers and Creeks) 195.04 0.68
Sanitary Landfill 9.20 0.03
Utilities 134.20 0.47
Roads and Bridges 443.40 1.55
Total 28,541.40 100.00
Notes:
1. All existing areas are subject for verification by the Assessor's Office.
2. Protected forest area includes areas with slope above 18%.
3. Agriculture use includes idle lands.
4. Industrial comprises both light and heavy industrial zones.
5. Institutional comprises both general and special institutional zones.
6. Residential use area is composed of only residential occupancies.
7. Other built-up areas need verification of their actual use.
8. Tourism areas comprise Monte Maria, beaches, resorts, and other tourism facilities.
9. Utilities area includes the ports.
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IV. Development Constraints and Opportunities
Development Constraints
The City of Batangas faces various development constraints and challenges that need to be
addressed in order to move forward. The constraints and challenges of Batangas City are
discussed by a per sector basis to gain a better understanding of how these affect the City. This
will help in addressing and contextualizing the various issues the City is facing. The sectors
classifying the development constraints are Social, Environmental, Economic, Infrastructure and
Utilities, and Institutional.
A. Social Sector
Education
● Increasing number of out-of-school youth (OSY)
● Unavailability of learning materials in public elementary and secondary schools
● Dilapidated school facilities
● Location of educational facilities in high-risk areas
Health and Sanitation

● High coliform in Calumpang River
● Inadequate sanitation facilities of households
● Lack of a functional Materials Recovery Facility
● Absence of sanitary landfill in the City’s island barangays (Isla Verde)
● Inadvertent dumping of toxic and hazardous waste in the City's sanitary landfill
● High incidence of cardiovascular diseases recorded for the past five years
● Absence of Philhealth-Accredited government hospitals
● Lack of lying-in facilities
● Lack of medical personnel in public health facilities
Housing
● Presence of informal settler families (ISFs) living in or along danger-prone areas (i.e.,in
Brgy. Wawa and Brgy. Malitam and old PNR railway stations, among others)
● Lack of parks and/or recreational facilities in the City's relocation sites
Social Welfare
● Increasing number of out-of-school youth
● Increasing number of ISFs in vulnerable areas
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Protective and Safety Services

● Insufficient police and fire personnel (i.e., the City has a current development need of 11
policemen and 166 fire personnel)
● Police precincts are not within the national standards.
● Lack of emergency vehicles
● Increasing number of index crimes or committed crimes against persons (e.g., murder,
homicide, physical injury, and rape) and property (e.g., robbery, theft, and carnapping)
from 2013 to 2017
Sports and Recreation

● Concentration of public parks and plazas within the City center
● Lack of supervision in the City's public parks and plazas
B. Environmental Sector
● High vulnerability of lifeline facilities to hazards

● Susceptibility of the City's evacuation centers to hydro-geological hazards
● High coliform in Calumpang River
● Lack of wastewater treatment facilities
C. Economic Sector
Agriculture
● Lack of courses related to agriculture
● Lack of modern farm technology and practices
● Low agricultural productivity (i.e., the City's volume of agricultural production decreases
from 22,439 MT in 2016 to 22,159 MT in 2017)
● Lack of agriculture support facilities
● Lack of trainings and incentives for farmers and fisherfolk
● Improper disposal of poultry and livestock waste
● Low value added to agricultural crops
Trade and Industry

● Most of the City’s trading/commercial establishment are concentrated in the urban
center, compromising their expansion because of the lack of space.
● The high density of the urban center results to issues such as traffic congestion and
pollution.
Tourism
● Lack of programs for tourism development in the City
● Lack of promotions and marketing
● Improper disposal of wastewater affecting the quality of marine waters
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D. Transportation and Utilities Sector
Transportation
● Underdeveloped transport and traffic management system
● Some of the national and local roads and bridges in Batangas City are highly susceptible
to flooding
● Lack of transportation services in the southern portion of the City
● Road-Right-of-Way issues
● Lack of and improper locations of road signs and markings
● Lack of pedestrian walkways
● Lack or absence of parking spaces in the existing central business district (CBD)
● Underdeveloped tourism corridors
● Insufficient road links capacity
● Inefficient traffic operations management
● Inappropriate use of carrier services
● Uncontrolled vehicle emission
Power
● Declining supply of natural gas from the Malampaya gas field
● Lack of renewable source of energy
● Monopoly of power tariff
● Dilapidated power transmission and distribution lines
● Terrorism and cyber attacks on power grids and substations
● Need for a sustainable and environmentally friendly power sources
● Weather problems and storms greatly affect power supply and distribution.
● The peak demand projections are expected to increase each year, which shows that
additional capacity is needed.
Water
● Rapid increase in population that requires additional volumes of potable water
● Make consumers aware of using water wisely
● Illegal tampering and installation of water connections
● Salt water intrusion
● Absence of reliable source of underground fresh water specifically in upland barangays
Information and Communications Technology

● Local government is dependent on private telecommunication companies
● Monopoly of communication services
● Lack of infrastructure like paved roads, which are used for data network or loop services
● Dilapidated communication cables and wires
● Presence of non-operational communication towers and antennas
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E. Institutional Sector
● Alternative financing schemes
● Need for sustainable partnerships
● Outdated Revenue Code
● Lack of capacity development training for LGU workers
● Inefficient information, education, and communication (IEC)
● Lack of office facilities and equipment
Development Opportunities
The City of Batangas has a lot of potential in terms of development. These are the opportunities

that will help direct the overall growth of the City. The sectors classifying the development
opportunities are Social, Environmental, Economic, Infrastructure and Utilities, and
Institutional.
A. Social Sector
Education
● Establishment of a Knowledge, Innovation Science, and Technology Park
● Adoption of an e-learning system or distance learning
● Formulation of school evacuation plans and/or emergency plans
● Establishment of a university town
● Strengthen the City’s "Sagip Kalinga sa mga Bata Program"
● Provide extensive scholarship programs to underprivileged children
● Establish more technical-vocational schools
● Engage students in the alternative learning system (ALS)
● Provide more direct financial aid from the LGU
● Establish additional schools and courses for public schools
● Improve connections with various stakeholders to address resource needs
● Increase funding for high-quality learning resources
● Renovation of school building facilities
● Possible relocation of school buildings
● Improve connections with various stakeholders to address resource needs
Health and Sanitation

● Strengthen programs on solid waste and wastewater management
● Improvement of healthcare facilities in rural health units and barangay health centers
● Acquisition of up-to-date healthcare technologies that can detect symptoms at early
stages and can predict health incidents for prevention
● Strengthen healthcare programs in remote areas
● Application of telemedicine or the use of telecommunication and information technology
to provide healthcare services in distant areas
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● Mobile health clinic services in far-flung communities

● Investment in waste-to-energy technology
● Formulation of an integrated and efficient sewerage collection and treatment system to
support national environmental policies and promote citywide sanitation
● Free nutrition assessment and counselling for cardiovascular disease prevention and
treatment
● Tax credit and duty exemption for individuals and private organizations who have
undertaken outstanding and innovative SWM programs
● Training or seminars for local officials in establishing and operating an MRF
● Construction of waste treatment facilities for business and industrial establishments
● Strict management of poultry and swine waste
Housing
● More cost-effective solutions to address homelessness and provide housing to low and
medium income earners particularly City Government employees
● Solar panels can be provided to housing facilities in the mainland
● Strict implementation of the water safety plan to safeguard public health
● Resettlement of informal settler families in the City's socialized housing sites
Social Welfare
● Increasing support from the government and non-governmental organizations
● Partnership with civic groups
● Creation of programs for the LGBTQIA+ community in support of gender equality and
anti-discrimination. Create programs that showcase exemplary women from the City to
show that the City is proud of women in the community and supports equal
opportunities and
● Establishment of social welfare and complaints desks in various barangays
Protective and Safety Services

● Formulation of a crime map to visualize and analyze the incidence and or pattern of
crimes in an area
● Police Service Day in recognition of the outstanding performance of the City police
● Establishment of a training facility for medical and tactical rescue operations
● Acquisition of advanced technology (i.e., drones) for security purposes
● Installation of CCTVs/video surveillance within the City proper and in other public
places
● Acquisition of emergency vehicles
Sport and Recreation

● Prime location for the provincial and/or regional sports competition
● Establishment of pocket parks in every barangay
● Urban landscaping of the City’s pathways and walkways
● Creation of a green building ordinance
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B. Environmental Sector
● Establishment of an environmental laboratory

● Implementation and construction of resilient and disaster-proof infrastructure facilities
● Formulation of a drainage and sewerage master plan
● Creation of the Calumpang River Development Authority
● Rehabilitation of Calumpang River
● Mobilization and training of E-Code enforcers
● Coral reef assessment and monitoring
● Updating and mainstreaming of CCA-DRRM sectoral plans and programs
C. Economic Sector
Agriculture
● Promotions and marketing of the City's agricultural products
● Potential for agri-tourism development
● Adoption of disaster-resilient crops
● Adoption of climate-resilient and climate-smart agriculture
● Urban gardening/urban agriculture
● Product and market development
● Partnerships with national government agencies
● Capacity to plant high-value export products
● Creation of new Batangas City Agriculture Office
Commerce and Trade

● Branding of the City Government as the provincial capital and the center of commerce
and trade in Batangas and in the Southern Tagalog region.
● Adoption of e-commerce for commercial and non-commercial activities
Tourism
● Tourism promotions and marketing
● Strengthen the business value chain of the City's tourism industry
● High tourism growth expected in the succeeding years
● Tourism circuits for different kinds of travelers in Batangas City (i.e. heritage tourism,
ecotourism, etc.)
● Developing a portion of Mount Banoy, Batangas Bay Road, and the Isla Verde Barangays
as an ecotourism development zone
● Establishment of campsites and eco-trails in Mount Banoy
● Formulation of the Batangas City Tourism Master Plan
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D. Transportation and Utilities Sector
● Establishment of a traffic control system command center

● Formulation of a traffic management plan
● Formulation of a master plan for waste disposal and conversion of waste to energy
● Drainage and sewerage master plan
● Convenient, fast, and on time bus system (e.g., point-to-point bus system)
● Solar microgrid power electrification projects in Isla Verde
● Full coverage of electrification projects for the whole island of Isla Verde with the
capacity of service commercial businesses and tourism electrical requirements
● Regional train system for cargo and passengers
E. Institutional Sector
● ISO certification of the City Government

● Passage of an ordinance to update the revenue code
● Modernization of the assessor's database
● Creation of a new City Agriculture Office
● Formulation of IT plan for the City Government
● Full automation of service delivery and 100% GIS application in planning,
implementation, land appraisal and/or management, project monitoring
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V. Major Development Goals and Objectives
With the vision as the anchor for the development strategies, plans and programs of Batangas
City, this section presents the proposed development goals and their corresponding objectives
for Batangas City. These goals and objectives serve as a guide for the City towards its preferred
development option, and ensure that all circumstances are taken into consideration.
An enhanced version of the City's vision was developed and has been made during a
participatory planning activity with the Technical Working Group of Batangas City and various
stakeholders. The enhanced vision of the City 2019 - 2028 was also presented to the City
Development Council. Each element of the vision encapsulates all the different sectors of the
land use plan. Gearing towards the future, this vision serves as an inspiration to all Batangueños.
“Internationally recognized, progressive, secure, smart and resilient sustainable RRUrban

(Regional Rural Urban) Port City, engaged in stable agro-industrial development and other
profitable businesses, strengthened by state-of-the-art infrastructures, amenities, technologies,
and globally competent and responsible citizens while conserving its bio-diverse environment
and rich cultural heritage, governed by responsive ethical servant leaders.”
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Table 3. Major Development Goals and Objectives

Vision Element Mission Development Goal Objectives Success Indicators
Become the Country’s Batangas City as a potential To increase the number of The emergence of new
Industrial Hub location for industries industry locators industries
Globally Competitive Can accommodate more To be at par with Global Comply to the standard
Port cargoes and faster in and Standards number of cargo cranes
out of goods
World Tourist Develop the facilities and Develop Tourist areas Presence of hotels, resorts,
Destination structures to enhance such as Verde Island, and restaurants and other
tourism Mt. Banoy, Old Churches, tourism infrastructure
Ancestral Houses, and support facilities
Calumpang River
Internationally
Recognized Well-planned City Properly plan buildings and Batangas City to be Defined boulevards,
environment identified as a city to visit esplanades, and park
squares organized with a
variety of buildings
To be an ISO certified Best process integration, ISO Certified products To achieve ISO certification
City improvements and and services
efficiency and cost effective
Player in the international
market
To be the Top City in To provide,sustain, and Have preventive, Reduced incidence of
terms of basic health enhance basic health promotive, curative, and malnutrition, morbidity, and
services services rehabilitative programs mortality
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To comply to the Adopt international International standard To achieve ISO certification
Internationally international standards standards for local management and local
Recognized for local governance and governance and governance`
management management
Development of BPO’s Promote the investment Encourage the private New BPO centers, IT
Finance and Commercial and development of the sector to invest in and parks, Financial Centers,
businesses City develop businesses within Commercial and Leisure
the city Center
To provide 100% of Ensure the absence of Adequate supply of 100% of households with
Households with potable water-borne diseases potable water access to safe and potable
Progressive water supply water
Be able to attract Formulate and review/ Ordinances and policies Increase in direct
investors and amend the ordinances and that promote investment investments in Batangas
stakeholders that will policies with regards to City
promote development attracting investors and
other stakeholders that will
promote development
Adequate manpower for Maintain existing and Visible security in public 24/7 visibility and
security established security posts places availability of security
personnel
Crime deterrents, safe Eye in every corner Active monitoring in CCTVs at every corner of
Secure environment (CCTV) every barangay the city
Quick response, one Enhance response Centralized response and Central command
number to call in capability action center (“911”) center/monitoring and
emergencies response team
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Decrease crime incidence To strengthen public safety Strict implementation of 100% livable city
and security city ordinances on public
safety and security
Reduction of To reduce the incidence Preventive, promotive, Reduce the prevalence of
communicable/ and prevalence of curative, and rehabilitative communicable and
non-communicable communicable and non-communicable diseases
diseases non-communicable
Secure diseases
Maintain the peace and Maintain security among Safe and secured City Low crime incidence against
order in the City residents of the City and its people and properties
properties
Decrease in the number To minimize residents in Relocation of vulnerable Strict implementation of the
of residents living in critical areas residents located in critical Zoning Ordinance
critical areas areas
Well interconnected Fast and reliable internet Be at par with global High internet speed,
communications; fast connection standards capable internet system
transfer of information
and incorporation of new
technologies
Smart and Resilient
Reduced visual pollution Organized utilities Well coordinated plan of Removal of cluttered
utilities wirings of utilities and the
unnecessary poles through
the installation of
underground line system
and/or pole sharing
agreement
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Reliable and efficient IT Adoption and Renewable and efficient 100% improved ICT
facilities/ technologies implementation of technology for better facilities and technologies
computerization and connectivity.
Smart and Resilient mainstreaming in the City
government offices
Being able to adapt to Adapting disaster resilient Resilient and 75% of resilient
extreme weather infrastructure and facilities disaster-proof infrastructure/utilities/
conditions/disasters infrastructure facilities facilities implemented
Realization of the Determination and Further study on land use 90% land use classification
sustainable land uses identification of land use classification capability
protection and production
areas
More opportunities for Decongestion of the CBD Development of more Increased employment and
businesses (investors) and the neighboring growth centers (CBD) in income of the City and its
outskirts barangays the northern, eastern and residents
Sustainable RRurban southern portion of the
(Regional Rural City
Urban) Port City
Well-planned/ livable Attainment of ecological Determination and study Modern, progressive,
environment for future and sustainable of the carrying capacity environment-friendly, safe,
generations development for various land uses and and self-contained City
development
Compliance to zoning Adoption of the amended Sustained RRUrban Full adoption of the
ordinances and land use CLUP, IZO, and CDP development amended CLUP, IZO, and
regulations CDP
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Updated traffic Modernize the traffic Review existing traffic Traffic congestion
management plan systems management plan minimized
Improve mobility of To build state-of-the-art Durable farm to market 100% paved farm to market
State of the Art goods and services infrastructure and amenities roads and bridges roads
Infrastructure,
Amenities and Being able to adopt to Adopting disaster resilient Resilient and disaster 75% of resilient
Technologies extreme weather infrastructure/ facilities proof infrastructure infrastructure implemented
conditions/ disasters facilities
25% of municipal waters Sustainable management of Areas allotted for resource Annual increase in fishery
declared as Marine resources to elevate conservation and and agricultural production
Protected Area economic potential of rehabilitation
Biodiverse stakeholders
Environment Secured livelihood and Maximum sustainable yield
source of basic needs of
the people
Increase number of Conservation of cultural To promote and preserve Yearly event/program for
participation in cultural heritage the City’s heritage sites cultural heritage
events
Support MSME
Develop tourism Formulation of Cultural 80% increase in the tourism
development in tourism destinations and services Heritage Program / Local industry
Rich Cultural Tourism Development
Heritage andTourism Plan
Well-preserved heritage Incorporate the National Adoption of National 100% of identified heritage
sites and cultural Heritage Act in the Zoning Heritage Act in the sites preserved
landmarks Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance and
Comprehensive Comprehensive
Development Plan of the Development Plan
City
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Sustained and balanced Strong implementation of Policies on land use plan, 100% agricultural areas be
economy policies that would protect zoning and land utilized as production areas
the agricultural and conversion that are
industrial areas properly implemented
More livelihood Integration of sustainable Established agricultural Increasing number of
opportunities in the agricultural programs and programs and projects livelihood programs and
farms projects projects
Stable Agro-Industrial
Development Increased and Attract more Increased agro-industrial 75% of land allocated for
mainstreamed agro-industrial investors development agro-industrial development
agro-industrial is utilized
investment
Increase capital Adapt/ enhance latest farm Institutionalization of 50% market share on
Investment technologies and processes information and agricultural products
communications
technology in urban
development and
governance systems
More citations and Produce leaders with Peaceful and progressive 100% good governance
awards received spiritual depth, ethical community with
sensitivity, positive competent citizen leaders
Responsive Ethical
engagement and
Servant Leaders
community responsiveness
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Best practices awardees To provide adequate and Preventive, protective, Number of awards and
from the different sectors highly impact social rehabilitative measures citations
of the society services re: street children,
Globally competent PWD, CICL, SC, Youth,
and responsible women, family
citizens
Globally competent Provision of quality High quality / standard Increasing number of
graduates education facilities for education employed graduates
manpower
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Social Sector

Goals

The overall goal of the social sector is to improve the quality of life and alleviate poverty among
the City's residents through improved access to adequate, affordable and quality social services,
and promoting peaceful and orderly communities.

Sub-sectoral Goals

● Improved physical well-being through expanded and improved quality health services
that are accessible, available, and affordable
● Educated citizens capable of improving and supporting themselves
● Total well-being and development of individuals, families and communities through
accessible and quality social welfare services for children, youth, women, senior citizens
and persons with disability
● Dignified settlements that are safe, peaceful, and secure housing for all, especially the
vulnerable
● Managed in-migration in consideration of the City's social services
● An attractive place to live with world-class sports and culture facilities
● A peaceful and orderly Batangas City

Objectives and Targets

● To reduce incidence of malnutrition, morbidity and mortality due to communicable and
non-communicable diseases
● To rehabilitate and maintain existing health facilities
● To establish health centers in barangays not yet served
● To have competent and adequate number of health personnel to serve the population's
needs
● To provide educational facilities to meet the city's growing population
● To improve teaching environments taught by highly competent faculty and staff, with
ideal student-teacher ratios, and modern facilities and equipment
● To increase the recipients of the City’s scholarship program
● To expand and improve the effectiveness of social services for children, youth, women,
senior citizens and persons with disability
● To increase beneficiaries of socialized housing programs, especially those in high risk
areas

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Economic Sector
Goals
The overall goal for the economic sector is increased employment opportunities and income, and
reduced poverty incidence among the City's residents by promoting an investment-friendly
environment.
Sub-sectoral Goals
● Sustained growth of the City's agricultural, industrial, and tourism sectors by creating and

supporting the development of cooperatives and a thriving agricultural sector
● Achieve ISO certification as a testament to the City's operations and good governance
practices for consideration of foreign and local investors alike
● Strengthen partnerships for investment with other local governments, the private sector,
national government, civil society organizations, and other groups supportive of the
City's development
● Batangas City as a local and international tourism destination
● Batangas City as a financial and knowledge services industry hub
● To identify strategic areas where appropriate economic activities will be undertaken that
are compatible with environmental and zoning regulations of the City government
● To implement the development framework and national policies that will guide the
growth of the City's industry and commerce, maximizing the use of the Batangas
Container Port Terminal in collaboration with the Philippine Ports Authority and other
national government agencies
● To create more jobs, increase employment rates and wages for the City's residents
● To provide technical assistance to farmers and agro-industrial entrepreneurs
● To encourage product and market development for micro and small enterprises
● To increase the number of local and international tourists and provide the supporting
infrastructure facilities and marketing
● To identify and promote ecotourism and agro-tourism in the City
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Environmental Sector
Goal
The overall goal of the environmental sector is to improve the quality of the natural and built
environments, including the City’s air, water, land and marine environments to support the City’s
sustainable development.
Sub-sectoral Goals
● A bio-diverse environment that is valued, protected, and sustained

● City environmental policy grounded in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation
● Establishment of eco-tourism zones, protected wetlands, and watersheds
● Strengthened E-Code implementation by the City
● Efficient and sustainable solid waste management system
● Climate proof and disaster ready infrastructure facilities
● To reduce climate and disaster induced damages to infrastructure facilities

● To increase monitoring and protection of the City’s bio-diverse environment
● To establish the City's data collection, monitoring, and evaluation systems through the
creation and implementation of the Batangas City Environmental Compliance
Monitoring System and GHG Tracker (Eco Tracker) and Environmental Laboratory
● To encourage interagency technological interconnectivity for CCA-DRRM coordination
and environmental monitoring
● To improve compliance with environmental legislation and standards
● To establish ecotourism activities and rehabilitation programs throughout the City's
natural attractions
● To form a Calumpang River Rehabilitation and Restoration Council
● To electrify the six barangays on Isla Verde through renewable energy
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Infrastructure Sector
Goals
The overall goal of infrastructure sector is to provide infrastructure services to support and
sustain the development of the City.
Sub-sectoral Goals
● Become a globally competitive port City

● Establish a comprehensive, reliable, and inclusive mass transportation system, with a
Transport System Command Center
● Increased mobility of people, goods, and social services
● Improve and establish a quality waste management system
● Mitigate flooding through planning and construction of drainage, sewerage, and
waterways
● Improve access to safe and reliable water supply in selected rural barangays
● Development and investment of alternative and renewable energy sources
● To decongest the identified traffic routes

● To reduce travel time to and from the port
● To reduce or mitigate instances of flooding, especially along the Calumpang river and
other identified flood hazard zones
● To control the maximum allowable peak runoff to be discharged from development sites
to the public drains through effective and efficient drainage system
● To increase household adoption of sanitary practices and coverage of sewerage services
● To rehabilitate and/or improve the City’s barangay roads and bridges
● To fast track implementation of the access roads, flyover and other support road
components
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Institutional Sector
Goals
The overall goal of the institutional sector is to enhance the effectiveness of the City
Government in planning and managing the development of the City and ensure that the
necessary skills and implementing tools are available and utilized.
Sub-sectoral Goals
● Sustain ethical governance and leadership of the City as a prerequisite for local
development and growth
● Achieve ISO certification as a testament to the City's operations and good governance
practices
● Efficient government operations by adopting modern tools and technology
● Financially sustainable City government that is supported by revenues from strong trade
and industry, tourism, and its residents
● To improve skills and capabilities of all government officials and employees

● To enforce and comply with ethical standards of public officials
● To standardize operations in compliance with ISO requirements
● To modernize City operations through computerization and application of GIS to
relevant City functions and services
● To review and update the City's Revenue Code
● To increase the City's revenue through improved collection and other means
● To provide responsive institutional facilities such as the new and renovated public
markets, New City Hall Building, Sangguniang Panlungsod Building, and New Parking
Building that are climate and disaster resilient
● To integrate the development framework in the City's proposed legislation that will guide
the growth of the economy and the provision of important services
● To establish a public-private partnership framework for the financing of the City’s
development programs and projects.
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VI. Development Thrust and Spatial Strategy
The proposed development framework strategy will serve as a guide for the future growth of
Batangas City for the next 10 years and beyond. Based on the various sectoral studies, the City’s
vision and mission, comparative advantage and inherent strengths, series of transectoral
consultations and workshops, a consolidated framework was enhanced by the consultant (i.e.,
Palafox Associates). If there is no clear action plan and a “do-nothing scenario” will be adopted,
the existing problems of the City will not be properly addressed, and the City’s full potential will
not be achieved.
Development Strategy Objectives
The Multi-Functional Port City development concept generally aims to weave and enhance the
multi-sectoral growth and opportunities of Batangas City.
Specifically, it seeks to:

● Protect the City’s natural environment through sustainability and resilience;
● Spread growth and development to other areas of the City;
● Identify the City's development potential by considering its appropriate land uses;
● Increase accessibility by providing additional entry and exit points and interconnecting
the City to its surrounding cities and municipalities;
● Create mixed-use growth centers that will act as counter-magnet to the development of
the existing urban centers;
● Provide balanced economic growth and opportunities for both urban and rural areas;
● Strengthen the business value chain of the City’s tourism industry;
● Maximize the use of existing infrastructure and utilities such as the Batangas Port
Container Terminal and other support facilities; and
● Harmonize the Calumpang River, Mt. Banoy, Pagkilatan and Isla Verde, and integrate
them with the different core developments in the City.
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Framework Features
Primary and Secondary Growth Center

The City’s existing growth center offers
multi-services to its populace. To decongest
the existing urban center, the creation of a
mixed-use secondary growth center will act as
a counter-magnet to the existing
developments and alleviate the congestion in
the Poblacion area.
River Parks and Waterfront Development

Calumpang River has high potential for
tourism and commercial development, which
will create and promote healthy activities and
an active community lifestyle since it is
envisioned to have a linear park that will also
serve as a transition zone to multi-use
development areas. A waterfront also
increases land value that can boost the
economic sector of Batangas City.
Inter-Modal Transport Terminal and

Proposed Roads
Aside from the grand terminal, smaller
terminal hubs that are spread throughout the
City are recommended, which will provide
easy transfers from one mode of
transportation to another (e.g. bus to electric
jeepneys). This will be the initial step to
create transit-oriented developments (TOD)
within the City of Batangas that will enable
easier access and transport of goods and
services inside and outside the City.
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Multi- and Mixed-Use Development

The mixed-use development will serve as a
transition zone for the smart urban
expansion to the secondary urban area. This
will cater to residential-commercial
developments that will accommodate the
workers, tourists, and other residents,
contributing to a well-balanced city that can
provide all residential needs.
University Town
The proposed University Town aims to
enhance the local manpower in the City to
meet the labor force requirements that are
essential to ensure future development within
the City. There should also be a facility for
research and development in order to
monitor and explore other possible economic
drivers for the City.
Tourism Development Area

There are many potential tourism
development sites in Batangas City. One is
situated in the southern portion of the
mainland, particularly in the barangays of Isla
Verde, Pagkilatan, Ilijan, Dela Paz Proper,
Dela Paz Pulot Aplaya, and Talahib
Pandayan. Another potential site that will be
considered as an eco-tourism development
area is Mt. Banoy. The aim is to urge
investors to not only enjoy the tourism
activities the area has to offer but to also
preserve the environment. The City
Government can lead a sustainable and
responsible way to promote the tourism
industry to maximize the tourism potential of
its natural destinations.
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Port Expansion
Batangas Port also known as the Batangas
International Container Port is considered as
an international port in Luzon, primarily
servicing the CALABARZON region and as
an alternate port to Manila. It is the second
biggest port in the country in terms of
revenue. The expansion of port facilities will
help decongest the port area in the City and
open new opportunities that will generate
more income because Batangas City is a
port-driven city. These can also attract and
encourage businesses and companies to
invest in Batangas City.
Industrial Area
The presence of heavy and light industries
in Batangas City such as powerplants,
refinery, petro-chemical, fuel/chemical
depot and manufacturing plants, play an
essential role in the development of the
City's economy. Apart from creating more
jobs, these also generate income and create
new opportunities for the City’s residents.
Given Batangas City’s land area and potential for international trade, the rise of
information technology (IT) parks, knowledge, innovation, science and technology
(KIST) parks, logistics hubs, and other types of port-related industries will significantly
affect the City’s economic and social growth. According to the Next Wave Cities
(NWC) Report, Batangas City was named as one of the top 10 emerging next wave
cities that are top locations for local and international information technology and
business process management (IT-BPM) sectors. The City was also identified as a
possible site for a natural gas terminal and a regasification facility to support the
natural gas power plants in the area.
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VII. Proposed Land and Water Uses and Integrated Zoning Ordinance
Existing Land Use
The land use of Batangas City considerably altered in 1975 from a mainly agricultural use to a
rapidly developing urban center and an industrial city. The national administration of the
international port which started in 1975 was a significant contributor to the overall growth of the
city along with the establishment of light to heavy industrial developments. This progression
marked the start of the economic growth of the City.
Table 4. Existing Land Use of Batangas City, 2018

Other Built-up Areas 750.50 2.63
Agro-industrial 163.60 0.57
Protected Area/
3,929.30 13.77
Forest Management Area
Open Space/ Parks and
1.60 0.01
Playgrounds
Tourism 107.00 0.37
Waterways (Rivers and Creeks) 195.04 0.68
Total 28,541.40 100.00
*Notes:
2. Protected Forest Area includes area with slope above 18%.
4. Industrial use is comprised of both light and heavy industrial zones.
5. Institutional is comprised both of general and special institutional zones.
6. Residential Use area is composed of purely residential occupancies only.
7. Other Built-up Areas need verification of actual use.
8. Tourism areas comprise of Monte Maria, beaches, resorts and other tourism facilities.
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Table 5. Existing Urban Land Use Area Tabulation, 2018

Existing General Land Use Area (ha.) % of Total
Parks and Recreation 1.60 0.03
Waterway 3.50 0.06
Total 5,879.20 100.00
*Notes:
3. Industrial use is comprised of both light and heavy industrial zones.
4. Institutional is comprised both of general and special institutional zones.
5. Residential Use area is composed of purely residential occupancies only.
Proposed Land and Water Use Plan
Weaving and enhancing the multi-sectoral growth and opportunities in Batangas City requires
identifying the City's development potential by considering its appropriate land use, providing
balanced economic growth and opportunities for both urban and rural areas, and maximizing the
use of the existing infrastructure and utilities. These are essential to spread growth and
development throughout the City and to strengthen the business value chain of the City's various
industries. More importantly, the land use and zoning ordinance will protect the City's natural
environment through sustainable and resilient measures and will harmonize waterfront
developments and integrate them with the different core developments.
Guided by HLURB provisions, the following land uses were identified: forest protection and
production use, agricultural production use, agro-industrial, commercial use, planned unit
development (PUD), heavy and light industrial use, institutional and special institutional use,
cemetery and memorial park, open space/parks and playgrounds, recreational use, foreshore land
subzone, protection water use, buffer zone/greenbelt, mixed-use, residential use, socialized
housing, tourism use, waterways, utilities, and infrastructure/roads.
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Table 6. General Land Use Area Plan Tabulation, 2019 - 2028

Land Use Classification Proposed Land Area Percentage
Residential 517.90 1.81
Socialized Housing 55.00 0.19
Mixed-use (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional) 4,894.90 17.15
Special Institutional 4.30 0.02
Planned Unit Development (PUD) 271.80 0.95
Light Industrial 937.50 3.28
Heavy Industrial 1,320.70 4.63
Agricultural Production Use 7,219.40 25.29
Agri-industrial 277.10 0.97
Forest Protection Use 3,929.20 13.77
Forest Production Use 5,505.10 19.29
Parks and Recreation 23.50 0.08
Tourism 1,369.00 4.80
Buffer Zone / Greenbelt Zone 38.30 0.13
Protection Water Use 123.70 0.43
Foreshore Land 172.00 0.60
Waterways (Rivers and Creeks ) 195.00 0.68
Roads and Bridges, Infrastructure 523.50 1.83
Total Area 28,541.40 100.00
*Notes:
1. All areas are subject for verification of the Assessor's Office.
2. Proposed residential use is composed of purely residential occupancies only.
3. Proposed production water use includes mangrove forests
4. Proposed forest protection use includes areas with more than 18% slope
5. Proposed forest production use includes agri-forestry areas
6. Proposed utilities includes the proposed marina station (approximately 5.0 hectares) and waste treatment plant (approximately 2.50 hectares)
7. Proposed light industrial use includes the proposed logistics hub (approximately 12.23 hectares)
8. Identified buffer and/or greenbelt zone are areas with 10 to 20m no build zone
9. Tourism areas comprise of Monte Maria, beaches, resorts and other tourism facilities.
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Table 7. General Urban Land Use Plan Area Tabulation, 2019-2028

Land Use Classification Proposed Land Area
Commercial 519.30
Residential 414.60
Socialized Housing 28.50
Mixed-Use
2,467.30
(Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional)
Institutional 142.10
Special Institutional 2.70
Light Industrial 252.90
Heavy Industrial 304.60
Agricultural Production Use 0.80
Agri-Industrial 0.30
Forest Protection Use 394.90
Forest Production Use 553.90
Parks and Recreation 23.30
Tourism 289.20
Cemetery/Memorial Park 31.30
Buffer/Greenbelt Zone 25.30
Foreshore Land 14.70
Waterways (Rivers and Creeks) 18.80
Infrastructure (Roads and Bridges) 207.70
Utilities 187.30
Sub-Total 5,879.20
Note: All areas are subject for verification of the Assessor's Office.
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Commercial Use
● Dispersal of commercial use areas outside the urban core
● Provision of mixed-use areas with commercial uses
● Low to high intensity zones with ample green open spaces
● Mixed-use areas with complimentary uses
● Development controls such as Percentage of Land Occupancy (PLO), Floor Area Ratio
(FAR), and Building Height Limit (BHL)
● Regulations on parking, open spaces, landscaping, fencing, skywalks, etc.
Residential Land Use

● Most of the residential areas have been converted to mixed-use residential and have been
increased to cater to the housing backlog of the City
● Ensure provision of adequate capacity and quality of infrastructure
● Avoidance of potential negative effects such as noise from road transport corridors
● Establishment of open spaces and recreational areas, parking areas or buildings, and
sufficient transport corridors
● Promotion of energy-efficiency and sustainable design technologies and strategies
● Visual and physical connectivity to public space
● Compatibility of new developments to existing developments
Socialized Housing
● This will cater to the housing needs of the informal settlers and those living in hazard
risk areas
● Medium rise housing units are also recommended to optimize the use of space
● Minimum and maximum design standards
● Protection and safety of life, limb, property and general public welfare
● Provision of basic human needs
● Affordability levels of the target market
● Access to public infrastructure and utilities
● Respect for easements
● Policies on proper relocation
● Reclassification of the old railway line into socialized housing zones
Institutional Land Uses

● Continuous upgrading and maintenance of existing institutional land uses and facilities
● A proposed new government center is also planned to be located at the PUD (Within
Barangay Catandala)
● Strategic location of schools, hospitals, and protection service facilities for accessibility
● Maximum walking distance from residence to school is three (3) kilometers
● Schools should be located beyond 200 meters of places of ill-repute, recreational
establishments, and industrial zones.
● Implementation of open space requirements
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● Continuous upgrading of facilities

● Shall be located with complementary uses. Inappropriate land uses shall be separated by a
buffer zone.
Mixed-Use
● Land use compatibility
● Cohesive vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, parking, building location, and
architectural design
● Reduction of dependency to automobile and promotion of walkability
● Transportation options variety such as rapid mass transit
● Bicycle lanes
● Urban design Architectural identity for every barangay or district
● Establishment of different mixed-use zones such as: Mixed Use Residential, Mixed Use
Commercial, Mixed Use Industrial, and Mixed Use Tourism
Planned Unit Development (PUD)

● Proposed new township with new government center covering approximately 271.80
hectares
● Innovative, creative and efficient planning and design
● Stringent policy development
● Establishment of open spaces and recreational areas
● Complement outside surrounding land uses
● Provision of buffer zones between conflicting land uses
Industrial Use
Light Industrial Zone

● Maximization of resource processing
● Upgrade of infrastructure and utilities
Heavy Industrial Zone

● Sustainable industrial processes such as reduced resource consumption, minimization of
waste production, use of renewable energy
● Sustainable strategies like water harvesting and/or recycling
Agricultural Land Use

● Sustainable production of food and crops
● Crop diversification
● Farm Tourism
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Agro-Industrial Land Use

● Adoption of environmental laws and the PD 1586
● Regulation through EIS and EIA
● Alignment with the Comprehensive National Industrial Strategy
● Coordination mechanism among stakeholders
● Establishment of agro-industrial parks
● Provision of areas allotted for Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone
Forest Land Uses
Forest Production
● Retaining of habitats, forest patches and green corridors
● Protection of wildlife and biodiversity
Forest Protection
● Establishment of forest reserves
● Delineation of protected area zones
● Restoration and rehabilitation of the vegetative and forest cover
● Establishment of forest ranger stations
Watershed Areas
● Inventory and classification
● Characterization of the status of priority watersheds in terms of capacity, quantity and
quality
● Preservation of water quality
● Watershed management plan
● Policy incentives and regulations for sustainability
Parks and Recreation

● Land development regulations to transform conventional shopping centers into walkable
centers
● Improvement of pedestrian strips and bicycle lanes
● Accessible and equitable distribution of parks, recreation areas and support services
throughout the city
● Concept of continuous or linked accessible public open space system
● Creation or provision of various park types to different communities
Buffer/Greenbelt Zone
● Green sidewalks
● Buffer zones between conflicting land uses
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Tourism
● Sustainable tourism promotion program for inland, coastal/beach and other tourism
types
● Establishment of support facilities
● Preservation of significant features or elements
Infrastructure/Utilities and Transportation Services
National Roads
● No encroachment shall be allowed within the RROW and on the established easements
or setbacks
City's Road Systems

● Supportive to the enhancement of socio-economic development in the outlying rural
areas
● Road conditions and linkages improvement
● Equal distribution of road space (1/3 for pedestrian, 1/3 for cars, and 1/3 for plants)
● Long-term planning and design in terms of capacity
● Walkability and pedestrian prioritization
Sidewalks
● Uniformity
● Safe universal design
● Conformity to national and local policies
General Utilities
● Energy conservation
● Strict implementation of environmental laws and ordinances
● Promotion of sustainability
● Proper waste disposal and reduced waste production
● General welfare and public benefit
● Reduce negative environmental impacts
Proposed Utility Facilities

● Marina Station
● Sewage Treatment Plant
Sanitary Landfill
● Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
● Proper location and easement requirements
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Cemeteries and Memorial Parks

● Proper location and easement requirements
Water Use
General Policies
● Proper easement in accordance to the Water Code of the Philippines
● Prevention of encroachment on water body systems
● Production Water Use
● Patrol projects
● Delineation of production boundaries from protection areas
● Fishing operations regulations
● Compliance to the provisions of Clean Water Act and the Batangas City Environment
Code
Tourism and Recreation Areas

● Activation of tourism areas 24/7
● Walkability
● Design harmony among developments
● Disaster-resilient infrastructure
● Strong participation of all stakeholders in plans and programs
Beachfront and Salvage Zone

● Establishment of proper easements and enforcement of regulations
Marine Protected Areas

● Surveillance and monitoring intensification
● Management and protection program
● Rivers and tributaries rehabilitation
● Restoration and rehabilitation of mangrove forests
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VIII. Proposed Major Spatial Programs and Projects
Social Development
Capacity Building and Recruitment Program of City Health Staff

The City Health Office is responsible for providing medical services to the residents of the
city. Medical personnel include doctors, nurses, medical technologists, midwives, pharmacists,
and sanitary inspectors. Advanced Training Workshops held regularly are necessary to
enhance professional capabilities in Modern Services Delivery and Health Care.
Computerization and Application of GIS for City Health Information

Management and monitoring of health information through computerization and spatial analysis
can improve in the decision-making of the City Health Office and the processing of requests and
transactions. . Through the computerization of City Health Information, backing up data is
convenient and secure, unlike when patient data is stored using conventional methods.
Construction and Operations of New Early Childhood Development Center

New Early Childhood Development centers are an essential aspect in developing cities for
the betterment of vulnerable children of the less fortunate. These centers secure and defend the
human rights of children who cannot be sustained by their parents due to economic and
personal reasons.
Construction of New State of the Art City Health Office

As the city advances, so does the need to update its facilities. The construction of a new city
health office is important to keep up with the new technologies and advancements in medicine.
This new state of the art health office will be equipped with complete modern equipment and
improved facilities that will benefit the citizens. This will be completed by establishment of five
Philhealth accredited facilities in the city's strategic barangays.
Construction of Tahanans in Selected RUrban sites

Tahanans are long term shelters for homeless and abandoned citizens of Batangas City. These
will provide them a place to sleep and food.
Operations of Pag-asa Youth Transition Home

This project aims to provide temporary shelter and youth formation centers for homeless
children of the city. This is to ensure that all children get the basic human rights that they
deserve. These facilities will train them to be self- sustainable and independent.
Repair of Child Care Centers for Clustered Barangays

This project focuses on the repair and upgrading of Child Care centers for clustered
barangays and to add multi-purpose halls in order to accommodate more activities for the
children.
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Emergency Assistance Program

This project aims to educate the population in case of emergency events. It consists of talks
and seminars in relation to welfare, shelter and medical emergency responses. The need for
programs like this is very important in case of natural disasters. The citizens must be
aware and prepared to act in different hazardous situations.
Enhancement of Professional Skills and Competencies of Social Development Workers

This project entails advanced training workshops to enhance professional capabilities in
counseling, human interaction and support. The need to educate social workers on
professional skills is essential for the development of a city. Social workers must learn to interact
with different kinds of people and provide them with correct information and assistance to
ensure competence in the work environment.
RP MOVE
The RP MOVE stands for Responsible Parenthood and Men Opposed to Violence Against
Women and Children. This project aims to counsel families and prevent violence against women
and children.
Solo Parents Program

This project aims to assist Solo parents to stay productively employed and engaged with income
earning to be able to support their children. Talks and counseling will be held by professionals to
assist and answer questions regarding the related topics.
Urban Relocation of Informal Settlers from High Risk Areas

Due to the increase in new building developments, underprivileged citizens get evicted from
their homes and must look for other places to settle in. They end up finding settlements near
high risk areas like rivers or train tracks. This project aims to provide correct settlements for the
informal settlers, giving them a better and safer place to live in.
Construction of New Sports Facilities

The construction of new sports facilities such as state of the art oval, grandstand and other
sports facilities is one of the development agenda of the City Government with the aim of
providing world class sports facilities, making Batangas City an avenue for sports related events.
Expansion and Improvement of the Batangas City Nutrition Program

The expansion and improvement of the City's nutrition program is one of the initiatives of the
City Government in improving the health status of its citizens. This program generally aims to
lay down the delivery of national programs and projects such as the Local Nutrition Action Plan
in the local setting by expanding and improving the delivery of basic healthcare services.
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Economic Development
Establishment of “AA” Class Slaughterhouse and Poultry Dressing Plant

With the development of the "AA" Class Slaughterhouse and Poultry Dressing Plant,
meant processors would no longer have the need to import and would compel them to source
their raw materials locally. Moreover, these businesses will increase job opportunities in the city.
Conduct Trainings, Meetings, and Coaching for Potential Farmers and Entrepreneurs
Due to the increase of the agricultural profession and agri-tourism there is a need to provide
training, meetings and coaching in order to emphasize and train potential farmers about the
existing and new rules and regulations of the city.
Establishment of a New City Agriculture Office

The existing office servicing the agriculture sector is currently under the Office of the City
Veterinary and Agricultural Services (OCVAS). Batangas City has a vast area dedicated to
agriculture with much development potential (e.g., agri-tourism, urban gardening/agriculture,
climate-resilient and climate-smart agriculture, etc.). In order to realize the city’s potential in this
sector, there is an urgent need to create an office that would concentrate on developing and
implementing plans and programs that would maximize the agricultural resources.
Establishment of Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

The animal diagnostic laboratory would provide necessary facilities and services to ensure the
health of livestock and poultry within the city to support the agricultural industry of Batangas
City. The diagnostic laboratory would strengthen and secure food source for the city and nearby
areas through providing services for health surveillance and disease treatment for livestock and
poultry.
Formulation of the Batangas City Tourism Masterplan

Batangas City boasts of tourism potentials from the highlands of Mount Banoy to the coastal zone
of Isla Verde barangays, Pagkilatan, Ilijan, Dela Paz Proper, Dela Paz Pulot Aplaya, and
Talahib Pandayan and the Calumpang River. The formulation of the Batangas City Tourism
Masterplan will not only harness the unreliazed tourism potentials of the city but also help the
City Government in having a sustainable and responsible way of promoting the tourism
industry of Batangas City.
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Environmental Management
Distribution of flood evacuation map of each flood-susceptible barangays

Around 60 barangays or more than half of the city’s 105 barangays are considered highly
susceptible to flooding. Almost all of the 17 urban barangays, especially those around the
Calumpang river are considered highly-susceptible. In the poblacion area, 7 out of the 24
poblacion barangays are at risk as well as 36 of the 63 rural barangays.
Formulation of Drainage and Sewerage Master Plan

It has been identified that one of the city’s major disaster risks was due to flooding. A
critical mitigation and adaptation measure recommended to address this flooding risk is the
improvement in the city’s drainage and sewage system. However, the presence of a strategic
drainage and sewage master plan to guide and direct the improvement of the city’s
drainage and sewage system is needed.
Relocation of settlements living in disaster prone areas

One of the City's most vulnerable groups that are highly threatened by disasters, are informal
settlements, particularly those located at high risk areas such as riverbanks. coastal and low-lying
communities as well as upland/sloping areas. In many cases most of these communities are also
the poorest households in the city, which makes their location much more critical in terms of
threats to life and property. One of the critical actions needed to improve resilience and
reduce vulnerabilities of communities from disaster are to physically identify and reduce the
number of families in harm’s way or those located in high-risk areas to flooding, landslides
and storm surge. These will involve implementing different in situ actions or relocation of these
households to safer areas, depending on the physical, ecological, institutional and technical
conditions and willingness of the affected families and communities in the area.
Reduction of marine pollution (caused by oil or chemical spills from ships and/or from
heavy industries)
As a regional gateway and international port city and heavy industry location, one of the potential
man-made disaster risk in the city is marine pollution caused by oil/chemical spills or heavy
industry incidents. The traffic of large container vessels and commercial cargo and passenger
shipping poised a major risk to the city, especially if the international container port increases the
volume of goods it is handling as an alternative to the Manila International Port. Likewise, the
increased growth in provinces of Mindoro and CALABARZON area will likely induce
increased domestic and international cargo shipment and logistical movements of goods
and services and people from Batangas City.
Reduction/prevention of pollution along Calumpang rivers and other rivers and creeks
from livestock wastes and domestic water wastes
Livestock waste and domestic water wastes are the major sources of water pollution in
Calumpang river and other rivers and creeks in Batangas City. With this, it is very essential to
provide strategic measures to improve the quality of the once pristine river of the City.
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Infrastructure Development
Construction of Flood Control and Management infrastructure such as riverbank
protection along Calumpang river and sea walls, break water, and retaining walls
As flooding is the main disaster risk identified in the city, the major risk areas and
communities located along the banks of Calumpang River and near its mouth. Other
areas identified for flood risks and storm surges are the coastal communities in the south of the
city along with Isla Verde. However, the larger part of the population and commercial areas at
risk are those along the Calumpang River. It is for this reason that the strengthening of both
sides of Calumpang River is a very important measure. The proposed linear park on both
sides of the river as well as clearing of obstructions and structures along the easements
of the river and construction of sea wall protection are critical DRR mitigation measures.
Identification of Road Network System for Rehabilitation

Without adequate planned routine maintenance, transportation assets will deteriorate and lose
their operational utility. An updated work plan is needed as well as a methodology to identify and
implement transportation maintenance requirements.
Identification of Possible Road Network Opening and Parking Sites

With the projected growth of the city, there is a critical need to develop and update the process
of identifying new road alignments and parking spaces. It is important to align the existing
transportation needs of the city with the expected growth opportunity areas, using resources
such as the new land use plan. It is important to adjust the existing transportation needs
of the city with the expected growth opportunity areas. This will be done through using
resources such as the new land use plan. Moreover, there are current demand needs that need to
be addressed.
Acquisition and Establishment of New Railway Alignment

The development and expansion of a multi-modal transportation system is vital to the
sustainability of any transportation network. There are opportunities to connect the city with
the Philippine National Railway network particularly from the Batangas Port to the Calamba
Spur line allowing for both passenger and freight travel.
Revisit Existing Traffic Ordinance, Memorandum, and Policy

The city has an opportunity to further enhance the engineering, enforcement, and
education of the varying transportation needs through the enactment of local rules and
regulations. This project will collate standards from the local, regional, national, and
international levels and will assess those for their viability and acceptability for the city.
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Additional and Upgraded Directional Signage, CCTV Cameras, and Traffic Signal
Lights
In an effort to increase the utility and efficiency of the city’s transportation infrastructure,
way-finding signage, CCTV cameras, and traffic signal lights will be installed in key
locations.
Construction of proposed new road going to the City's proposed Planned Unit
Development (PUD)
A new regional north-south alignment will be constructed, connecting STAR Toll and
the new PUD to the city’s primary east-west routes.
Establishment of a Traffic Control System Command Center

There is a demand to establish a base of operations that ties together the transportation
monitoring needs of the city. This would also create an opportunity to update, expand, and
modernize existing processes and capabilities.
Construction of Circumferential Road in Isla Verde Barangays

There is a critical need to develop a transportation network in the Isla Verde Barangays. Gaps in
the network limit the potential of the island, which is an important element of the city’s
tourism. This project will first assess the projected overall needs of the island, and will result in
the construction of the necessary road(s).
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Institutional Development
Preparation of Information Technology and Computerization Plan for ISO Certification

of the City Government
ISO is a voluntary organization that provides international standards or specifications for
products, services, processes and systems. This helps make industries more competent and
productive. The project consists of converting the existing IT plans into a more efficient
computerized system that will change the dynamics of the current scheme.
Construction of a new, smart, and resilient City Government Administrative Center

To accompany the growth of Batangas City, there are plans to locate a New City Hall within a
planned unit development (PUD) for easier access to local government services. The New City
Hall shall be designed to withstand natural calamities and be a built symbol for safety and
security through incorporating Resilient Architecture principles.
Update the City’s Existing Revenue Code

According to the Local Government Code (RA 7160) Section 191, LGUs are encouraged to
update its existing Revenue Code every five (5) years.
Public Socialized Housing for Residents of Batangas City in Vulnerable Areas and Other

Public Lands
Many informal settlers and their families reside in areas vulnerable to natural disasters. To reduce
casualties and increase the community’s resilience against natural disasters, it is necessary
to provide in-city resettlement for these residents located in areas less susceptible to such
hazards.
Continuing Improvement, Upgrading, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance Program of all

Existing City Government Facilities
To better improve delivery of basic services to its constituents, there is a need to implement a
continuous improvement, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance program for all City
government facilities such as the existing city hall offices and public parks.
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Table 8. Proposed Major Spatial Programs and Projects
Immediate Action Short Term Medium Term Long Term
Sector
(0-100 Days) (0-3 Years) (3-6 Years) (6-15 Years)
Emergency Welfare/ Social Development Upgrading of the Children’s Construction of New Early
Shelter/Assistance Programs for Families Case Daycare Buildings and Child Care and Development
Programs Works, Marriage Operation of Bagong buildings
Counseling, and Family Day Pag--asa Transition Home
Programs
Responsible Parenthood and Implementation of socialized Relocation of informal
Men Opposed to Violence housing project for qualified settlers from high risk areas
Social Sector Against Women and government employees and to safe relocation sites and
Children Everywhere Informal Settler Families other on-site development
Programs ( RP MOVE) beneficiaries
Computerization program Construction/Completion of Construction of Youth
for health services the City Grandstand and Home Centers
other sports facilities
Expansion & improvement of Construction of more Construction of a new City
the City's Nutrition Program Philhealth accredited Health Office
barangay healthcare facilities
Capacity building for health Construction of additional
workers school buildings/facilities
Solo Parents Program
Tingga Falls MPA Conservation and Operation and Maintenance
Rehabilitation Creation of Alternative of Constructed Wetlands
Environment/ Livelihood Program
DRR Sector Mobilization and Closure of Non-Compliant Creation of Connections for Fully operational and 100%
Training of E-code Poultry and Livestock Farm the CW Service Area connection of effluent
Enforcers from the 105 Operation discharge points from
Barangays sources to the CW
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Site inspection and Phase 1 Implementation of Creation of Calumpang River Continuous implementation
reconnaissance of the Construction Phase of Development Authority and construction of resilient
candidate area for Constructed Wetlands (CW) and disaster proof
Constructed Wetlands infrastructure facilities such
as government buildings, sea
walls, river wall protection,
drainage, slope protection
and the like.
Information, Education Completion of Amendment to adapt existing
and Communication Environmental Laboratory and new Legislations for the
Campaign of the E-code E-code (Air Quality, Solid
Waste, Toxic Waste)
Environment/ DENR-RIVA Mangrove and other Introduction of
DRR Sector coordination for vegetation rehabilitation phyto-remediation
Calumpang river technologies using plants in
rehabilitation and Tingga Falls
restoration
Updating and Coral Reef Assessment and Implementation of Tracking
mainstreaming of Monitoring System
CCA-DRRM in sectoral
plans and programs
Formulation of Drainage Integrate GIS map tracking Promotion and
and Sewerage Master ecological situation implementation of coral
Plan continuously farming
Construction of sea Continuous construction of Reduction of marine
walls/ additional sea walls, river pollution (caused by ship
break water/ protection and/or retaining collision and/or from heavy
retaining wall walls industries)
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Distribution of flood
evacuation map of each
flood-susceptible barangay
Close monitoring and
implementation of
Environment/ guidelines and policy
DRR Sector regarding the operation of
industries and other
businesses
Full operation of the City
Command Center
Relocation of settlements
living in disaster prone areas
Conduct trainings, Establishment of New City Expansion and Establishment of Animal
meetings, and coaching Agriculture Office modernization of "Pakaskas" Diagnostic Laboratory
for potential farmers and Industry
entrepreneurs
Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Dairy Development and
Economic Sector Establishment of Cold Cattle Farm management of Deep Sea
Storage Facilities Fisheries
Promotion and marketing of Promotion and
locally produced agricultural implementation of coral
products farming
Create tourism activities Promotion of farm tourism
(along Calumpang river) industry
Formulation of City Development of tourism
Tourism Master Plan potential sites in Isla Verde
and Mount Banoy
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Establishment of "AA" Improvement/rehabilitation
Class Slaughterhouse/ of two (2) existing City
Economic Sector Poultry Dressing Plant markets
Opening and operation of
new market
Identification of road Create traffic ordinance, Construction of proposed Acquisition and
network system for memorandum, and policy new road going to the City's establishment of new railway
rehabilitation proposed Planned Unit alignment
Development
Identification of possible Installation of directional Establishment of a Traffic Full coverage of
road network opening signage, CCTV cameras, and Control System Command electrification project for the
and parking sites traffic signal lights Center whole island with the
capacity of service
commercial businesses and
tourism electrical
Transportation and requirements
Utilities Sector Formulation of traffic Continuing repair, Construction of City parking Completion of Phase II Star
management plan rehabilitation and facilities/building Tollway Tingga to
improvement of barangay Pinamucan Ibaba Access
roads and bridges Road
Interconnection of the Construction of new road Completion of Phase I Star Proposed new road
pilot 32kw output to the going to the City’s proposed Tollway-Sampaga Section to traversing Mount Banoy to
Phase 1 recipient of the Planned Unit Development San Isidro Access Road the Municipality of Lobo
solar electrification at
Brgy. San Agapito, Isla
Verde
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Formulation of a master Additional output Convenient, fast and in time North-South Railway Project
plan for waste disposal generation to cover the bus system (Point-to-Point (Batangas Port to Calamba
and conversion of waste remaining household of Bus system) Spur line - 58km)
to energy Brgy. San Agapito
Transportation and Identification of storm Construction of Construction of
Utilities Sector drainage network circumferential pathways in circumferential road in Isla
Isla Verde barangays Verde barangays
Identify discharge system; Expansion of solar micro
orifice or pumped grid facility in two (2)
barangays of Isla Verde
Formulation of a drainage
and sewerage master plan
Create TWG and secure Revision/adoption of the Construction of resilient
requirements for ISO City Revenue Code infrastructure such as the
certification of the City New City Hall building,
government Sangguniang Panlungsod
building /Parking Facilities
Approval/adoption of the
Institutional Sector Revised City Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and
Integrated Zoning
Ordinance 2019-2028, and
Comprehensive
Development Plan,
2019-2025
Updating and Preparation of IT plan/
implementation of the Computerization plan for
the City government
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Ease of Doing Business
Act
Modernization of Implementation of GIS
Institutional Sector Assessor's Database application for the Office of
the City Assessor/City
Planning and Development
Office
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BATANGAS CITY

I. Batangas City Vision and Mission...............................................................................................1

II. Brief Situationer.............................................................................................................................1

III. Physical Profile...............................................................................................................................1

a. Impacts of Climate Change and Hazards

g. Heritage Conservation Profile

h. Land Use Development Trend

IV. Development Constraints and Opportunities..........................................................................12

V. Major Development Goals and Objectives..............................................................................19

VI. Development Thrust and Spatial Strategy................................................................................32

VIII. Proposed Major Spatial Programs and Projects......................................................................49

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I. Batangas City Vision and Mission (2019-2028)

“Internationally recognized, progressive, secure, smart, resilient, and sustainable RRurban

II. Brief Situationer

III. Physical Profile

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a. Impacts of Climate Change and Hazards

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Consequently, the wet season months will get wetter by almost 10% in 2020 and 17% in 2050

The social services of the City are administered and supervised by the City Social Welfare and

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The remaining 465 or 5.14% of business establishments are accounted for by the primary and

At present, the water service levels for Batangas City that are available to consumers are based

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g. Heritage Conservation Profile

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h. Land Use Development Trend

The maps below show the comparison between the existing land uses of 1998, 2009 and 2018,

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The cemetery and memorial park sums up to 14.64 hectares or 0.05%.

Table 1. General Land Use Plan Area Tabulation, 2009

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Table 2. Existing General Land Use Area Tabulation, 2018

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IV. Development Constraints and Opportunities

Health and Sanitation

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Protective and Safety Services

Sports and Recreation

● High vulnerability of lifeline facilities to hazards

Trade and Industry

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D. Transportation and Utilities Sector

Information and Communications Technology

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The City of Batangas has a lot of potential in terms of development. These are the opportunities

Health and Sanitation

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● Mobile health clinic services in far-flung communities

Protective and Safety Services

Sport and Recreation

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● Establishment of an environmental laboratory

Commerce and Trade

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D. Transportation and Utilities Sector

● Establishment of a traffic control system command center

● ISO certification of the City Government

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V. Major Development Goals and Objectives

“Internationally recognized, progressive, secure, smart and resilient sustainable RRUrban

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Table 3. Major Development Goals and Objective​s

Table 3. Major Development Goals and Objectives

Heavy Industrial Zone