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SITE INVENTORY
SITE SELECTION
This process presents information about the chosen sites; its characteristics and descriptions,
and to identify its needs in order for it to be suitable for the proposal. Three sites where chosen and
analyzed in order to determine the most feasible site for the project.
SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
The researcher identifies criteria depending on what the proposed project needs and this will be
the tool for the effective selection of the best site. The most suitable site is going to be identified which
possesses the qualities most suitable for the proposal.
Major Criteria
 Topography, Soil and Climate

- The site should have good climate, soil type and a slightly rolling terrain favorable for the
plantation and silkworms.
 Manpower
- The surrounding community should have people with knowledge and experience in farming.
 Land Use
- The location of the chosen site must be in accordance with the Land-Use plan of the
city/municipality
Minor Criteria
 Accessibility
- The site must be accessible to would be visitors and to the workers and employees
 Utilities
- The site must have utility systems such as drainages and sewer lines; telephone and internet
signal availability and most importantly electrical line and water line.
 Good Environmental Condition
- The site should be less exposed to all forms of pollution.
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GROSS SITE SELECTION
Region III(Central Luzon) has a population of 11, 218, 177 as of 2015 . It is surrounded by the
waters of Manila Bay and South China Sea on the west. I t has 7 provinces: Bataan, Pampanga,
Zambales, Tarlac, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Aurora.
Agriculture is one of the main source of income in region II mostly rice which made Region II
earns its name “rice granary” region. This aspect can contribute with the success of the proposal.
The commanding position of Region III is vital for the success and promotion of sericulture in
other parts of Luzon.
Bataan
Bataan situated in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Its capital is the City of Balanga.
Occupying the entire Bataan Peninsula on Luzon, Bataan is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and
Pampanga to the north. The peninsula faces the South China Sea to the west and Subic Bay to the north-
west, and encloses Manila Bay to the east.
The province has an area of 1,372.98 square kilometers (530.11 sq mi). It is divided into two
congressional districts and has 14 municipalities and one city which is Balanga.
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Pampanga
Pampanga is bounded on the north of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, on the east by Bulacan, southwest
by Bataan and west by Zambales. Its terrain is relatively flat with only one distinct mountain, Mount
Arayat.
Its land area is 2,180.68 sq. kms. Its terrain is relatively flat with only one distinct mountain, the
Mt. Arayat.
The province is divided into 4 congressional districts. It is composed of 19 municipalities, 3 cities

and 538 barangays. The City of San Fernando is the capital of the province and serves as the government
seat of Central Luzon.
Nueva Ecija
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Nueva Ecija is the largest province and the biggest rice producer of Central Luzon, thus, often
referred to as the “Rice Bowl of the Philippines.”
The province is the largest in Central Luzon, covering a total area of 5,751.33 square kilometres
(2,220.60 sq mi)[5]. Its terrain begins with the southwestern marshes near the Pampanga border. It
levels off and then gradually increases in elevation to rolling hills as it approaches the mountains of
Sierra Madre in the east, and the Caraballo and Cordillera Central ranges in the north.
The province is divided into four congressional districts, which consists of 27 municipalities and
five cities, namely: Cabanatuan, San Jose, Palayan, Gapan and Science City of Muñoz.
DISCRETE SITE SELECTION
After comparing the 3 provinces on the Gross Site Selection the province of Bataan turned out
to be the best site for the proposal because of its combined flat and mountainous terrain and favourable
climate. Agriculture is one of the main ways of living here just like the other provinces in region III.
SITE A
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This site rests in upper part of Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan about less than 4 kilometers west of
the Provincial Highway. It is alongside Sitio Malaking Bato Road and with close proximity to Bataan State
University (Abucay Campus).
SITE B
Pita, Dinalupihan, Bataan also known as Sta. Lucia is located northwest of Dinalupihan. It is bounded in
the north by Dalao, in the south by Sapang Balan, in the east by Old San Jose and in the west by Bayan-
It is about 3 kilometers away from the Pita-Old San Jose Junction (Floridablanca - Dinaluphian
National Highway). There are 3 major roads existing in the area namely the Pita, David, and Don Roman
Streets.
SITE C
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Site C is located in Brgy. Pag-asa, Orani , Bataan. It rests 4 ½ kilometres west of the Provincial Highway. At
the south is the Orani River. Many livestock farm and plantations can be found around the site all the way to the
next village, Brgy. Tala, where two well-known resorts can be found, Sinagtala and Vista Tala.
FUNCTIONAL SITE SELECTION
To help identify the most appropriate site for the proposal, Likert Scale System is provided.
Legend:
5- Highly Preferable 2- Fair
4- Very Preferable 1- Poor
3- Preferable
LIKERT SCALE
Possible Sites
Site A Site B Site C
Criteria Weight
Calaylayan Pita Pag-asa
Rating Points Rating Points Rating Points
Major Criteria (65%)
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Climate 30% 4 1.2 3 0.9 4 1.2
Available
Manpower in 20% 3 0.6 3 0.6 3 0.6
the Area
Topography,
15% 4 0.6 4 0.6 4 0.6
Soil
Minor Criteria (35%)
Accessibility 10% 4 0.4 4 0.4 2 0.2
Utilities 10% 4 0.4 4 0.4 4 0.4
Environmental
15% 4 0.6 3 0.45 3 0.45
Conditions
TOTAL 3.80 3.35 3.45
SITE JUSTIFICATION
By the aid of Likert Scale, the site in accordance with the criteria given is Site A. Site A gained
the most points and found to be the most suitable site for the proposal. Site A possesses the best
qualities such as favourable climate, topography and soil which the most important criteria for the
proposal. Also, Bataan plans to make Abucay one of its industrial hub which added to the feasibility of
the proposal.
SITE DATA
MACRO SITE DATA
PHYSICAL PROFILE
GEOGRAPHY
Abucay is located at 14°44′N 120°32′E, in the north-eastern section of the Bataan peninsula.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 79.72 square
kilometres (30.78 sq mi) constituting 5.81% of the 1,372.98-square-kilometre- (530.11 sq mi) total area
of Bataan.
Secondary forests cover the western mountainous portion which is nearly 38% of Abucay's land
area.
TOPOGRAPHY
Topography of Abucay varies from the mountainous terrain of Mount Natib caldera in the west
to the coastal areas of the province along the shore of Manila Bay. Six rivers with a combined length of
37 kilometres (23 mi) originate from the mountain flowing in the west-to-east direction.
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Note: Although the site rests on the upland portion of Mabatang its terrain is not too steep and still very
ideal for planting mulberry as it grows better in slightly rolling land.
CLIMATE
One of the most important criteria for the proposal is the climate. The climate in Bataan is good and not
too harsh in most areas.
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Note: According to Manila Observatory, Bataan is at low risk of temperature increase compared to other
parts of Luzon like Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Calabarzon, and other parts of Region I and II.
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Note: According to this map, Bataan is at low risk of suffering from El nino.
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Abucay falls under Type I climate based on the Modified Corona’s Classification System. Type I
has two distinct seasons: dry and wet season. Dry season runs from November to May, and wet season
from June to October. Similar to other central part of Region 3, the annual rainfall is approximately
2,030mm.
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Avg. Temperature (C⁰) 26 26.6 27.8 29.2 29.2 28.2 27.5 27.1 27.3 27.4 27.2 26.5
Min. Temperature (C⁰) 21.7 21.8 22.8 24.2 24.8 24.5 24.1 24 23.9 23.7 23.3 22.5
Max. Temperature (C⁰) 30.4 31.4 32.8 34.2 33.7 31.9 30.9 30.2 30.7 31.2 31.1 30.5
Precipitation/Rainfal (mm) 19 10 11 28 222 354 646 809 394 213 116 40
Note: The climate in Abucay especially in its uplands is favourable for raising mulberries and silkworm.
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According to the climate graphs and charts from en.climate-data.org, the average temperature of Abucay
is suitable for sericulture and temperature fluctuation is not too great.
SOIL TYPE
From coastal to the mountainous areas, the soil texture are hydrosol, fine sandy loam, fine sand,
clay loam, clay and undifferentiated. The undifferentiated texture soils were developed from the pyro-
epiclastic materials from the volcanic center of Mt. Natib, while the alluvial plains consisting of clay to
clay loam soils were derived from epiclastic materials from Mt. Natib.
Note:
The site sits on the portion of land with clay soil. Clay soil has high fertility for plants. It retains water
very well. It is very good for planting especially for Mulberry.
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LAND USE
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EXISTING LAND WATER-USE
Built up
Residential areas
The dwelling units are scattered throughout the municipality with concentration on the urban
areas along the National Road. Residential areas cover the portions of Wawa, Laon, Calaylayan, Omboy,
Salian and Gabon. With rapid urbanization growth, agricultural and fishpond areas have been converted
for mix uses of residential and commercial purposes.
Commercial areas
Commercial activities take place on the central portion of the urban area. This runs along the
stretch of National Road from Calaylayan, where the Mega Market and Trade Center is Located, to
Capitangan. Most residential houses in these areas are continuously converted into commercial uses,
mostly retail stores and personal services.
Industrial areas
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There is one industrial site in Mabatang. The Milcrete Corporation is intended for the
manufacture of pre-cast concretes.
Cottage industries such as fish and food processing, broom making and others are done at
backyard or in the residential areas. For instance, broom making is done in Mabatang and fish
processing are done in coastal barangays.
Tourism areas
These establishments include restaurants, resorts and tourists centers. Some are located within
the urban areas, while some are adjacent to agricultural areas. Some have freshwater aquaculture as a
component.
Institutional areas
All barangays in Abucay host institutional establishments like schools, church, health centers,
barangay halls and other public buildings.
Agricultural areas
Agricultural areas consist of those inland and coastal areas. In inland areas, rice/cash crops
production and orchard farming are predominant uses. The conversion of a large protion of agricultural
areas and grassland areas into mango plantation is apparent.
Protected areas
The BNP has been declared by law as a protected area. The management zones of the protected
areas as implemented include strict protection zone and multiple-use zone. Part also of the protected
area is the ancestral domain for Aeta communities occupying the whole area of Bangkal.
Note:
The site sits on the upland area of Mabatang. It is mostly grassland with ample vegetation for shade and
landscaping. The site is very suitable for the plantation of mulberry.
INTEGRATED LAND- AND WATER- USE ZONING SCHEME
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Development thrust
The development thrusts of the municipality include agriculture

development, industrialization, commerce and trade, ecotourism, and development of socialized
housing and ecological villages.
Agriculture development
The major development thrust of Abucay is agriculture and processing of crops.
Note:
Agriculture and agro-industrial establishments are one of the priority target investor of Abucay, Bataan
according to its Integrated Land- and Water- Use and Zoning.
ROAD NETWORK
The municipality has an aggregated road length of 82.32 kilometers. Out of this total, about
20.21 km. are classified as provincial road, 9.84 km. as national road, 3.90 km. municipal road and 48.37
km. barangay road.
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Abucay is being serviced by two major roads: the Roman Superhighway and the National Road.
These roads serve as the main thoroughfares to those plying in and out of the municipality. Bus , mini-
bus, jeepneys, tricycles are the main means of public transportation in the municipality
3Km CATCHMENT AREA
On a radius of 3 kilometers from the site you can find Bataan Peninsula State University (Abucay
Campus) and Barangay Bangkal on the west. On the south is the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan
although there is no connecting road between the site and the college.
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
In 2007, the total population of Abucay is 38,554. The largest concentration of population is in
Mabatang with 7,864, while Bangkal registered the least populated area with 560. Abucay accounts for
5.8 percent of the total provincial population.
Note: the graph shows the population of the site’s location, Mabatang, is one of the largest in the
municipality. In these numbers of people, possible workers can be hired or be covered by the extension
program of the proposal. Other neighbouring villages and municipalities of Bataan are also expected
users of the proposal.
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MICRO SITE DATA
SLOPE
Note: according to the Cross-sectional profile of Abucay, the upland area which is where the chosen site rests has a
slope of 18-40%
with an
elevation of
100- 300m.
CONTOUR
MAP
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Image from en-ph.topographic-map.com
Note: The location of the site has a steep terrain around but the site itself has a gentle contour
SITE BOUNDARIES
VICINITY
VIEWS AND VISTA
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SITE ANALYSIS
SITE
The site located on Sitio Malaking Bato, Mabatang, Abucay Bataan, more than 4 km west of the
provincial highway.
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WIND PATH
The wind path is needed to determine

the orientation of the buildings for the
proposal. Buildings’ longest sides must
not be facing the prevailing winds. The
waste management area of the proposal
must be placed according to the
prevailing winds.
SUN PATH
Sun path
diagram, 2pm month of April
Sun path diagram, 2pm month of December
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Note: Knowing the sun path in the Site is very useful in determining the orientation of the buildings in the proposed project.
This is important to include in order to better plan and design for the project.
Images from www.sunearthtools.com
NOISE
Because the site is in quite secluded area the noise primarily will come from the road that serves the
location. A poultry farm can also be located close to the site which can contribute with the noise that is
generated around the south.
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Satellite images from www.google.com.ph/maps
S.W.O.T. Analysis
Opportunity Strength Threat
Weakness
Opportunity Threat Strength
Strengths Opportunity
Good temperature and topography and soil Opportunity for fresh water source from the river
Accessible road is in well condition Close to an Agricultural School
Weaknesses Threat
Secluded area Landslide prone area
Uncertainty of Water supply Nearby poultry farm
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USER ANALYSIS
DEMOGRAPHY OF EXPECTED USER
Note: the graph shows the population of the site’s location, Mabatang, is one of the largest in the
municipality. In these numbers of people, possible workers can be hired or be covered by the extension
program of the proposal. Other neighbouring villages and municipalities of Bataan are also expected
users of the proposal.
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2014 enrolment for BPSU
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Enrolment for Abucay campus
Note: Abucay campus is an Agricultural college, the researcher sees it as an expected user and it is
favourable for the promotion of sericulture.
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Source: http://www.bpsu.edu.ph/index.php/
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Administrative Division
Director
Coordinator, Personnel Head, Planning Office & Head, Knowledge

Internal Auditor
Development Unit Socio-Economic Sections Management Office
Chief, Finance& Administrative

Services Division
Human Resource
Management Officer
Budget Officer
Supply Officer
Accountant
Cashier
Head General
Services
Head, Security Unit
Head,
Motorpool
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Research and Development Division
Director
Chief, Research & Development

Division
Head, Mulberry Research &

Development Section
Coordinator, Mulberry
Breeding and Improvement
Coordinator, Mulberry Production

and Management Unit
Coordinator, Mulberry Pest

& Disease Management Unit
Head, Silkworm Research &

Development Section
Coordinator, Silkworm Breeding

& Improvement Unit
Coordinator, Silkworm Rearing

and Management Unit
Coordinator, Silkworm Pest &

Disease Management Unit
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Research and Development Division (Post Cocoon Development Section)
Director
Chief, Research & Development

Division
Head, Post Cocoon &

Development Section
Coordinator, Silk Weaving Unit
Coordinator Silk Reeling Unit
Coordinator, Sericulture Tools &

Machineries Unit
Coordinator Wet Processing Unit
Coordinator, Product
Development Design & Marketing
Unit
Coordinator, Cocoon & Silk Quality

Assessment Unit
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Training and Technical Services Division
Director
Chief, Training and Technical

Services Division
Head, Technology Transfer,

Piloting & Utilization Section
Sericulture Project Coordinators
Head, Training/Information &

Communication Section
Coordinator, Training & Library

Services Unit
Coordinator, Communication &

Documentation Unit
Head, Technical Services Section
Coordinator, Soil & Tissue Analysis

Unit
Coordinator, Mulberry Cuttings

and Sapling Production Unit
Coordinator, Pest Clinic Unit
Coordinator, Silkworm Egg

Produciton & Distribution Unit
Coordinator, 4th Instar Larvae

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Behavioural Pattern
1. Director
Arrival to Check day

Go to
work/ by day
work
time in operations
Meeting
Office Lunch
works (Occasion break
al)
Time out Go home
2. Chief, Research and Development
Arrival to Check
Go to
work/tim Office Operatio
work
e in ns
Meeting(
Lunch
Time Out Office Occasion
Break
al)
Go home
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3. Mulberry Research
Arrival to Check
Go to
work/time Office research
work
in subjects
Laborator Change to Lunch Go to

y works Lab gown break plantation
Document Change
Time out Go home
Findings Clothing
4. Silkworm Research
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Arrival to Check on
Go to
work/time Office research
work
in subjects
Shower/ go to
Laborator Lunch
Change to rearing
y works break
lab gown houses
Shower/
Document
Change Time out Go home
Findings
Clothing
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5. Post Cocoon Production
Arrival to Go to the
Go to Work Locker room
work/time in Filature
Process coccon
Stop production Back to work Lunch break
into silk
Locker room Time out Go home
6. Utilities
Meeting with Do the task

Arrival to
Go to work department given by the
work/time in
head head
Collect
Dispose
Report to head garbage & Lunch break
garbage
segregate
Time out Go home
7. Visitors
Meet with the

Quick
Go to admin director in the
orientation
lecture room
Go to Exhibition Proceed to the

break
building tour
Tour ends Go home
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8. Farmers for extension program
Pay to the Cashier

Transact with the for mulberry Sapling
Go to Admin
clerk or 5th instar
Silkworm
Go home Get the goods
ORANI is particularly proud of the accomplishment of its water district. In terms of the quality of service,
the water district has been adjudged as a “Class A Water District”. There is sufficient supply of water
coming from the Zambales Mountains (particularly Mount Natib). The surplus is so large such that the
water district can potentially supply water to surrounding towns. The expansion of its coverage area will
be necessary to provide potable water supply in to other outlying barangays outside the current service
area.
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PhilSeri- A Facility for Sericulture and Silk Processing Felipe, Dom Jegs S.

SITE SELECTION CRITERIA

 Topography, Soil and Climate

GROSS SITE SELECTION

The province is divided into 4 congressional districts. It is composed of 19 municipalities, 3 cities

DISCRETE SITE SELECTION

FUNCTIONAL SITE SELECTION

5- Highly Preferable 2- Fair

4- Very Preferable 1- Poor

Climate 30% 4 1.2 3 0.9 4 1.2

MACRO SITE DATA

EXISTING LAND WATER-USE

The development thrusts of the municipality include agriculture

The major development thrust of Abucay is agriculture and processing of crops.

3Km CATCHMENT AREA

POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MICRO SITE DATA

Image from en-ph.topographic-map.com

VIEWS AND VISTA

The wind path is needed to determine

diagram, 2pm month of April

Sun path diagram, 2pm month of December

Images from www.sunearthtools.com

Satellite images from www.google.com.ph/maps

Opportunity Strength Threat

Opportunity Threat Strength

Accessible road is in well condition Close to an Agricultural School

Secluded area Landslide prone area

Uncertainty of Water supply Nearby poultry farm

DEMOGRAPHY OF EXPECTED USER

2014 enrolment for BPSU

Enrolment for Abucay campus

Coordinator, Personnel Head, Planning Office & Head, Knowledge

Chief, Finance& Administrative

Head, Security Unit

Research and Development Division

Chief, Research & Development

Head, Mulberry Research &

Coordinator, Mulberry Production

Coordinator, Mulberry Pest

Head, Silkworm Research &

Coordinator, Silkworm Breeding

Coordinator, Silkworm Rearing

Coordinator, Silkworm Pest &

Research and Development Division (Post Cocoon Development Section)

Chief, Research & Development

Head, Post Cocoon &

Coordinator, Silk Weaving Unit

Coordinator Silk Reeling Unit

Coordinator, Sericulture Tools &

Coordinator Wet Processing Unit

Coordinator, Cocoon & Silk Quality

Training and Technical Services Division

Chief, Training and Technical

Head, Technology Transfer,

Sericulture Project Coordinators

Head, Training/Information &

Coordinator, Training & Library

Coordinator, Communication &

Head, Technical Services Section

Coordinator, Soil & Tissue Analysis

Coordinator, Mulberry Cuttings