Chapter III

BAHURA : A Multipurpose Aquatic Centre with Integrated Oceanarium and
Aqua themed Hotel Through Adaptive Space Design and Biotecture

CHAPTER lII: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY| MARQUEZ, J.M.P.
CHAPTER lll
Research Methodology, Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis
3.1 Research Design (Data Gathering Procedure)
3.1.1 Research Paradigm
This is a step-by-step approach conducted by the researcher for the project
proposal. Pragmatic organization of the research study will result into a basis of facts
and ideas throughout the design process.
INPUT
Formulation of the thesis problem

Gathering supplementary data and review
Technical site investigation
Project requirement and specification
THROUGHPUT
Recall analysis
Information and data analysis
Synchronizing data
Data general summarization
OUTPUT
Architectural planning and design solution

Planning and design development
Conclusion of the study recommendation
FIGURE 28.0 Research Paradigm
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Research Generation
The researcher was able to collect information through different people and
agencies concerning the profile and space requirements of the project. Actual inspection
of the site was conducted to study the location’s suitability to the project, see the
physical condition, and understand what is needed for the proposed vertical farming
development plan. The researcher also conducted an interview to the people near the
site to gain some information about the site.
The researcher also gathered some essential information through:
Library Research
The researcher conducted research through some books that are related to the
project. These are published reference related to the proposed project. Several case
studies, related articles, theses and magazines for available data and information assist
the researcher in mitigating the proposed project.
Government and Non-Government Agencies
The researcher gathered vital and technical information regarding the proposed
project through the support of and assistance of the government agencies like the City
Planning and Development Office of Puerto. From the gathered information and data
appropriate for the solution for the problems identified and later can be established
through the help of the government of Puerto.
Internet
The use of the internet which is the most innovative and modern way of
searching has been a great help to the researcher to find especially the related literature
and case study for the proposed project. The researcher visited numerous websites
which is related to the development of the proposed mixed-use development.
Method Research Sources Data and Information

Library and Internet Graphic Standard Design Space Standards
Time Saver Planning Guidelines
Planning and Designer’s Design Space Standards
Handbook
Wikipedia and Google General Information
Binan City’s Official SiteInformation about Binan,
Laguna
Local Government Units Office of the Municipal  Comprehensive Land
Planning and Development Use Program (2005-
Coordinator 2015)
 Social Economic Profile
 Physical Profile
 Map of Biñan City
 Imagery Map
 Open Streep Map
 Road Map
 Street Map
 Brent to Pavilion
 Demography Map
 Flood Hazard Map
 Flood Prone Areas
 Geographic Map
 Ground Rupture Hazard
Map
 Hazard Map
 Hybrid Map
 Land Use Plain
 Land Use Map
 Land Marks Map
 Light Gray Canvas Map
 Liquefaction Hazard Map
 Brgy Boundary
 Tabloid Map
 Tabloid Map 2
 PEIS Hazard Map
 River Map
 Road Network
 Structure Plan
 Topographic Map
 Zone Map
Office of Public  Employment and
Employment Service Unemployment Rate
2013
 Employment Facilitation
 Job Vacancies Solicited
Office of the City Assessor  Tax Declaration of Real

Property
 Technical Description
and Lot Bearing of the
proposed site
Business Permit and Legal  Master List of All
Office Establishments
Site Visit Actual Sites  Sites pictures
 Personal investigation of
the data from the sites.
Table 1.0 Specific Data Resources
3.1.2 Data Sources
Primary Data/Sources
This data analysis of research design is reliable enough to have valid tools that
lead to valid outcomes and to realize the objective for this study and to answer research
question because it is one of the effective approach and is commonly used tool in
verifying research findings and evidences for its process. The study will help in giving
ample implication for further research that relates to hotel development. The research
requires an organized data gathering in order to pinpoint theories included in the
research, the methodology of the research and the instrument of data interpretation. The
study analysis design incorporates a direct respondent observation as it is possible that
the study would be inexpensive and time efficient as the chosen method gathers
information about the existing site condition and in employing this method is to describe
the nature of the situation, as it exist at the time of the study and to explore the reasons
and causes for the arising issues involved and being investigated by the researcher
within a specific structure and context.
The study will employ a matter of qualitative and quantitative research design a
the study intends to find substantial real evidence in the process as specialist groups
can easily adopt as these designs may have standards measure needed to be executed
in accomplishing the task for conducting researchers as needed for the completion of the
research.
Secondary Data/Sources
The researcher gathered data from library namely as Foster Wheeler Library of
Batangas State University and Mapua Institute of Technology AR Library. The data
gathered are the related information including the numerous theses available and
associated with this study. The government and private agencies in Biñan City namely:
City Planning and Development Office and City Assessor’s Office provided the proper
zoning and location of the site, information about the development of Biñan City and its
socio-economic profile, also, the titles of the lot. Using the internet is another way to get
sources relating the project. Related information and significant issues particularly the
foreign related studies possess instinctive quality of information which is of a vital
importance.
Criteria for Empirical Research
RELIABILITY: preferably, outcomes are assessed with relatively little measurement
error. Unreliability increases unexplained variation within groups and reduces the power
of analysis.
VALIDITY: in selecting a relevant measure for an outcome, it is critical that logical
inferences can be made for the operations upon which the measure was based to the
theoretical constructs relevant to the study.
RANDOMIZATION: subjects should be randomly selected from the correspondents and
then randomly assigned to interviewing.
3.2 Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis
The researcher itemized the process and method of data gathering into different
design categories and consideration for proper analysis of the proposed project.
 Considering the proper and best location of the city for the said proposal. Identifying and
rating the three-selected site through the use of different site criteria; the researcher
came up with the site selection process.
 The proper location of the site. Considering its pros and cons for the proposed project is
necessary for the proper planning and designing of the proposal.
 Through interview and observation of the present educational, economical and social
situation of the site, the probable density of users and their requirements are very
important for the researcher in visualizing the idea and the effect of the concept in a
particular user.
 Proper allocation of the said space requirement through the use architectural
programming and space analysis will help the proponent in understanding the related
spaces that will result good flow of traffic within and outside the building.
 Information about design consideration strategies of learning complex and other related
information about the proposal is also necessary.
With all the related information and the process of analyzing the proponent
identify the consideration in planning and designing the proposed project. As the
synthesis, the daily transaction regarding the use of the project proposal and the
consideration of natural element and resources will greatly affect planning preparation.
3.2.1 Site Selection
3.2.1.1 Site Criteria
Listed below are the general and specific site characteristics that will aid the
researcher in selecting the most suitable location for the proposed project.
1. Accessibility – It is defined as easily reached or entered physically,
refers to the public transportation.
2. Availability – This term deals with presence of important utilities such as
water supply, power and community lines, telephones and
drainage.
3. Flexibility – It is described with sufficient space and can adapt changes
for future expansion.
4. Geographical Location – It is the point of view in the area.
5. Good Surrounding – will attract users and must be located near certain
areas.
6. Market Type – Sites well located with respect to defines target market.
7. Proximity – refers to the closeness to users.
8. Topography – land character of the site.
9. Visibility – having a clear view and ability to be seen easily; place may
be
well-known by the public.
10. Zoning – It should be permitted to be used as a mixed-use development.
3.2.1.2 System of Evaluation and Rating
SITE CRITEA POTENTIAL SITE
Barangay Balatero Barangay Minolo
Accessibility 5 3
Availability 5 3
Flexibility 4 4
Geographical location 4 4
Good surrounding 5 3
Market type 4 4
Proximity 5 3
Topography 4 3
Visibility 4 4
Zoning 4 4
TOTAL 44 35
5 – Excellent 4 –Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Poor 1 – Very Poor
Table 2.0 System of Evaluation and Rating
3.2.1.3 Site Justification
The system of evaluation rating is one of the processes which are used to know
which site is fitted for the construction of the proposed project. Through this, the
researcher is able to choose from which among the four (4) sites is fitted for the project.
Figure 29.0 Barangay Balatero, Site Picture
Source: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Balatero,+Oriental+Mindoro
The site is situated in Barangay Balatero. It is a site located beside of Balatero
Port and located along Nagura Beach Front and through National road access. The site
is small of my proposed thesis project. One of its advantages is its location. The site can
be easily accessed along Puerto Calapan Road. The site is suitable because of its
location and zoning according to the City Assessor of Puerto. The site has an area of
almost 3 hectares.
Figure 30.0 Barangay Aninuan, Site Picture

Source: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minolo+Cove
The location of the site is in Barangay Aninuan which is the road acces going to
the famous white sand beach of Puerto Galera which is the White Beach. The character
of the site is suitable for the project. According to the Clup landuse map and zoning map
the thesis project is suited for it is in the tourism zone one of the major development of
the municipality. The site has and area of 9.2 hectares.
3.2.2 Site Data
3.2.2.1 Macro Site
Figure 31.0 Map of Mindoro

Source: en.wikipedia.org
Mindoro is the seventh largest island in the Philippines by land area with a total
of 10,571 km2 ( 4,082 sq.mi ) and with a total population of 1,331,473 as of 2015. It is
located off the southwestern coast of Luzon and northeast of Palawan. Mindoro is
divided into two provinces Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro. San Jose is the
largest settlement on the island with a total population of 143,430 inhabitants as of 2015.
The southern coast of Mindoro forms the northeastern extremum of the Sulu Sea. Mount
Halcon is the highest point on the island, standing at 8,484 feet (2,586 m) above sea
level located in Oriental Mindoro. Mount Baco is the island's second highest mountain
with an elevation of 8,163 feet (2,488 m), located in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
In past times, it has been called Ma-i or Mait by Han Chinese traders and
by Spaniards, as Mina de Oro (meaning "gold mine") from where the island got its
current name. According to the late historian William Henry Scott, an entry in the official
history of the Sung Dynasty for the year 972 mentions Ma-i as a state which traded with
China. Other Chinese records referring to Ma-i or Mindoro appear in the years that
follow.
The products that Mindoro traders exchanged with the Chinese included
"beeswax, cotton, true pearls, tortoise shell, medicinal betelnuts and yu-ta [jute?] cloth"
for Chinese porcelain, trade gold, iron pots, lead, copper, colored glass beads and iron
needles.
The island was briefly invaded by the Sultanate of Brunei and housed Moro
settlements before the Spanish invaded and Christianized the population. Afterwards,
the area was depopulated due to wars between the Spaniards and the Moros
from Mindanao who sought to enslave the hispanized people and to re-islamize the
island. Consequently, most of the population fled to nearby Batangas and the once rich
towns of Mindoro fell to ruin. In the seventeenth century, Giovanni Francesco Gemelli
Careri visited the island. In 1898, Mindoro joined in the Philippine Revolution against
Spain due to the influx of rebels settling into the island from Cavite and Bataan. Local
patriotism died down however during the American occupation of the Philippines and
the Japanese era.
Figure 32.0 Map of Oriental Mindoro

Oriental Mindoro (Tagalog: Silangang Mindoro: Ilokano: Amianan nga
Mindoro; Hiligaynon: Sidlanganong Mindoro; Spanish: Mindoro Oriental) is a province in
the Philippines located in the island of Mindoro under Mimaropa region in Luzon, about
140 kilometres (87 mi) southwest of Manila. The province is bordered by the Verde
Island Passage and the rest of Batangas to the north, by Marinduque, Maestre de
Campo (or known as Sibale but official name is Concepcion) Island, Tablas Strait and
the rest of Romblon to the east, by Semirara and the rest of Caluya Islands, Antique to
the south, and by Occidental Mindoro to the west. Calapan, the only city in the island, is
the provincial capital.
Oriental Mindoro is touted as the country's emerging eco-tourism destination. In
2005, the Philippines was found to be the center of marine fish biodiversity and the
home of the most diverse marine ecosystem in the world, by American biologists Kent
Carpenter and Victor Springer. Most of the endemic species in the Philippines are found
in the Verde Island Passage between Mindoro island and the main island of Luzon. The
passage houses 2,983 individual species of algae, corals, crustaceans, mollusks, fishes,
marine reptiles, and marine mammals, based on a study conducted by Carpenter and
Springer in 2005.
UNESCO declared Puerto Galera a biosphere reserve under its Man and the
Biosphere Programme in the 1970s. The Verde Island Passage is at the apex of the so-
called Coral Triangle – the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia – which has the
distinction of being the "center of the center of the world's marine biodiversity" and the
"center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity".
Creation
After World War II, reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure and
economy took place which ended with the division of the island into two provinces of
Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro on 13 June 1950, by virtue of the Republic
Act No. 505.
In the decades after the war, the island continued to become one of the preferred
areas of new settlers coming from the overpopulated provinces in the Philippines in
search of new land. Apart from the hope to become landowners or to have better
tenancy conditions, the guerrilla war (Huk rebellion) in Central Luzon was an important
factor for migration. Under the settlement program of the National Resettlement and
Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) which was founded in 1954, families from Central
Luzon were settled in the Bongabong-Pinamalayan area. This project ended in 1956
after the settlement of 606 families (3,636 people) on 8,600 hectares (21,000 acres) of
public land. Since then new settlers continue to migrate to Mindoro until today.
Oriental Mindoro covers a total area of 4,238.38 square kilometres
(1,636.45 sq mi) occupying the eastern section of Mindoroisland in MIMAROPA region.
The province is bordered by the Verde Island Passage to the north,
by Marinduque, Maestre de Campo, Tablas Strait and the rest of Romblon to the east,
by Semirara and the rest of Caluya Islands, Antique to the south, and by Occidental
Mindoro to the west.
The western portion of the province is mountainous or rugged, while the east has
hills and flood plains. Mount Halcon, standing 2,582 metres (8,471 ft) above sea level, is
the 18thhighest mountain in the country and is the province's and island's highest
peak. Lake Naujan, the fifth largest lake in the country with an area of approximately
8,125 hectares (20,080 acres) of open water, is located at the northeastern part of the
island and the province.
3.2.2.2 Micro Site
Figure 33.0 Map of Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera, officially the Municipality of Puerto Galera, is a 1st
class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015
census, it has a population of 36,606 people.
It is located at the north-westernmost part of Oriental Mindoro, and at the south-
western end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila. It
is mainly accessible from the Southern Luzon gateway port of Batangas by bamboo
boats (bangka) operated by local regular operators. Seaplane Operator Air Juan
Aviation, Inc. flies 2x daily flights from Manila to Puerto Galera vv. on their
Cessna Grand Caravan Seaplanes.Puerto Galera is 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Calapan,
the provincial capital.Tourism now represents the core activity of the city economy which
is well known for its beaches, scuba diving and entertainment activities, including "go-go
bars". The city and its beaches have also become one of the many sites of the
Philippines sex tourism industry.
This coastal town has a number of pocket beaches and snorkeling and Scuba
diving spots. The area was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in
1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. Since 2001, the marine
environment has benefited from a huge reduction in the number of fishermen in the area,
as they gain higher revenue from tourism activities.
Puerto Galera is included in the list of the "Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the
World", and is the only bay in the Philippines to be found there.Among the beaches in
Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have an active nightlife with
numerous bars and restaurants. Both places are directly accessible from Batangas by
bangka regular lines. On the West, where is only a local boat connection to Abra de Ilog,
the planned road between the two cities has not been completed yet. On the East, the
city connects by road to Calapan through the Mindoro circular road.
Figure 34.0 Land Use Map

Source: Municipal Development and Planning Office
Figure 35.0 San Isidro Zoning Map

Figure 36.0 Lifeline Utilities Landslide Exposure Map

Figure 37.0 Critical Point Facilities Flood Exposure Map

Figure 38.0 Critical Point Facilities Tsunami Exposure Map

Figure 39.0 Flood Susceptibility Map

Figure 40.0 Landslide Susceptibility Map

Figure 41.0 Lifeline Utilities Flood Exposure Map

Figure 42.0 Lifeline Utilities Tsunami Exposure Map

Figure 43.0 Tsunami Inudation Map

Figure 44.0 Urban Use Flood Exposure Map

Figure 45.0 Urban Use Landslide Exposure Map

Figure 46.0 Urban Use Tsunami Exposure Map

Figure 47.0 Population Landslide Exposure Map

Figure 48.0 Population Exposure Map

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLUP:
1. ROLE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PUERTO GALERA, ORIENTAL MINDORO IN

THE INDICATIVE HIERARCHY OF URBAN CENTERS, ORIENTAL MINDORO
Puertro Galera is categorized as a small town in the hierarchy of urban centers
as per Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP). MIMAROPA has been identified to
be the food basket of CALABARZON and Metropolitan Manila. The Regional Physical
Framework Plan (RPFP) of MIMAROPA has identified the province of Oriental Mindoro
as one of the major producers of agricultural products in the Region and was included in
the Region’s tourism circuit. Puerto Galera is distinctly unique in the province in terms of
economic dynamics. While the rest of municipalities in the province largely depend on
agricultural crop production, Puerto Galera depends on tourism industry. The province,
likewise, recognized the competitiveness of the locality in tourism development. Puerto
Galera has been identified as the province tourism pride. In line with the updated RPFP
of MIMROPA, provincial development effort will give due consideration in supporting
tourism development in Puerto Galera. Development strategy is to enhance tourism
development.
2. DEVELOPMENT VISION
In the Visioning and Planning Workshop, multi-sectoral representatives
formulated the Development Vision for the municipality for the year 2020, as follows:
A progressive, globally competitive tourism municipality that upholds and
enhances the rights of the people to a balanced ecology, enriches culture, maintains
peace and order and preserves the comfort and convenience of a God-centered
citizenry.
3. MISSION STATEMENT
Sustain a responsive, world-class tourism municipality committed to the delivery
of basic services to a God-centered citizenry thru a corps of healthy, hard-working and
honest human resource.
4. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
Geared towards realizing the vision and mission statements specific objectives
were cropped-up. These include:
 Enhance economic development applying new technologies;
 Establish an efficient system of delivery of basic services to the
community as
 well as sanitation management;
 Ensure sustainable environment conservation and management;
 Initiate responsive support services and infrastructure development
 Promote community education for public participation in decision-making
 affecting the environment; and
 Unite all sectors in the community and gain direct participation
5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS
POPULATION: 2007 census
Urban 4,263
Rural 23,772
Total 28,035
6. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS
A. OPPORTUNITIES
1. Globally known tourist destinations in the province with significant tourism
investments and varying tourism activities.
2. Being located at the center of the center of biodiversity, abundant and diversified
marine species are found in the municipality.
3. Directly connected to Batangas International Port via RORO and outrigger boat.
4. Identified in the province as one of the possible alternative power sources,
hence,
may be considered for research regarding the matter.
5. Abundant sources of water supply for local consumption.
6. Development- oriented local leaders.
B. CONSTRAINTS
1. Multiple entry and exit points that make the major gateway (Balatero Port) hardly
develop due to frequent trips offered by the outrigger boats. This resulted to very limited
and unstable RORO trips.
2. Very limited flat lands that make infrastructure development especially road
network costly.
3. Physical condition is less favourable to crop production that makes the area
nearly dependent from other municipalities in terms of food production.
4. Limited water sources were developed for household distribution.
5. Narrow road right-of-way especially within the growth areas.
6. Inadequate infrastructure support utilities.
7. Limited trips of Public Utility Vehicles providing rural-urban connections.
7. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
A. ENHANCE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
To create significant impact to the overall economic growth of Puerto Galera,
Enhance Tourism Development would be the major local economic development
agenda. Tourism industry in Puerto Galera is already in place accommodating
approximately 60-80 percent of the total provincial’s tourist influx. Municipal income
collection and per capita income largely depend on tourism. Puerto Galera’s tourism
image is widely attached to white beaches where promotion effort has been
concentrated for several years. Coastal areas became the major tourist destination in
town especially Sabang and White Beach, though, upland areas are considered great
potential tourist attraction. Since beach tourism is already established, strategies will
dwell more on engaging upland areas in tourism industry. Creating forward-backward
tourism linkages will be one of the main agenda to augment tourism development.
8. SUPPORT STRATEGY
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION
Without relevant infrastructure support, tourism would gradually depreciate.
These are considered the basic essentials to boost competitive tourism industry. Having
this concept, it would therefore make a difference to affix Infrastructure Development to
tourism industry. Dealing with accessibility would weigh significant value in placing
infrastructure development. Interconnected tourism is not only promoting linkages in
terms of value and character but physical connections as well. External and internal
connections are equally important to complement tourism. To support upland tourism
connecting trails or rural roads will be established. Strengthening the three ports of entry
and exit was also perceived to benefit tourism industry. Namely: Balatero Port, Minolo
Pier and Sabang Pier
9. LAND USE PROPOSAL
In line with the development strategies and the structure plan, major tourism
expansion was considered in Barangay San Isidro and Sabang. The same was identified
as entry and exit point with service port. Road right-of-way was also incorporated in the
land use proposal in barangay San Isidro. Mixed land uses are expected in these areas,
however, commercial structures that create nuisance will be confined in identified area.
Because tourism development is already in place, diverting investment preference is
complicated. Hence, the proposed land uses created diversity in tourism environment,
whereby, apart from Sabang and San Isidro, serenity is expected in other tourist areas.
Balatero, as the major gateway intends to enhance port facilities and would also reserve
areas for fisher folks. Poblacion will convert Muelle into a historical tourism site/tourism
infrastructure and enterprise zone. Traditional land uses will be present with increasing
urban areas. A total of 3,107. 5608 hectares will be allocated for urban expansion and
development of support services and facilities.
As to water use, dry docking, fish production, sports and recreation,
conservation and protection of marine and urban ecosystems are the proposed uses.
10. LAND USES AND LAND USE PATTERN
Existing Land Uses
Unlike other municipalities in the province, urban development is not highly
confined in Poblacion area alone. Urban development is also evident in some
barangays outside of Poblacion, especially in San Isidro and Sabang, where tourism
activities are largely predominant. Backyard manufacturing of abaca exists in Balatero.
Poblacion still remains to be the center of urban development where commerce and
trade are more vibrant. Today, Puerto Galera has four (4) distinct urban land uses.
These are as follows:
TOURISM
High concentration of tourism related structures like beach resorts, hotels, bars
and restaurants, spa center including commercial support development like souvenir
shops are located in Sabang Beach and San Isidro, White Beach. Tourism is also
starting to develop in Barangay Aninuan, Sitio Talipanan, and other potential beach
areas. The areas being occupied for tourism development aggregately represents
0.1015% of the total urban land use or 25.6162 hectares.
OTHER USES:
Infrastructure facilities, open spaces and other land uses which are not distinctly
identified are being accounted to other land uses. These areas represent 0.5807
hectares or 0.0023 percent of the total urban areas.
PROPOSED AND EXISTING LAND USES, AREA DISTRIBUTION AND PERCENT

TO TOTAL
Land Use Categories Existing Area Percent Proposed Change

(ha.) to total Area (ha.)
(ha.)
1. Urban Use
Residential 220.8544 0.8748 1,804.2266 1,583.3722
Commercial 46.6498 0.1848 160.6070 113.9572
Tourism 25.6162 0.1015 1,099.5313 1,073.9151
Institutional 10.7864 0.0427 42.1103 31.3239
Parks/playgrounds and other 0.5807 0.0023 1.0856 0.5049

recreational spaces
Sub-total 304.4875 1.2061 3,107.5608 2,803.0733
2. Agriculture 8,136.7100 32.2281 15,225.7997 7,089.0897
3. Forest 6,874.8207 27.2300 6,874.8207 0
4. Mining/Quarrying 49.0049 0.1941 0 -49.0049
5. Grassland 9,878.7812 39.1282 0 -9,878.7812
6. Agro-industrial 0.5049 0.0020 4.2235 3.7186
7. Other uses
Cemeteries 2.4208 0.0096 3.8208 1.4000
Categorized Wastes
Disposal Facility 0.50 0.0020 5.2330 4.7330
Special Use Zone 0.00 0.00 25.7715 25.7715
Sub-total 24,942.7425 98.7940 22,139.6692 2,803.0733
TOTAL 25,247.23 100.00% 25,247.23 5,606.1466
Table 3.0 Proposed and Existing Land Uses

Source: Municipal Assessor's Office (Tax Declaration, 2009)
11. PROPOSED USES
The proposed land uses were designated to guide and direct new developments
to suitable locations thereby insure conformity among different uses. However, the plan
does not only intend to deal with physical arrangement of vertical developments, it
primarily concerns with incorporating growth with the natural setting. Since Puerto
Galera is largely dependent on tourism-based activities, tourism was given special
consideration in determining land uses. Balancing land utilization in tourism development
arrived at different tourism land use categories. Likewise, the following also serves as a
general guide to allocate rational land uses.
 Development growth will be promoted in Sabang, San Isidro, Balatero,
and Poblacion because of tourism, presence major port, and anchor facilities
respectively.
 Critical forest areas like identified sources of potable water/ spring
development should be protected against settlement intrusion.
 Natural environment is the primary asset of the municipality. Keeping
the environment in shape would mean progress.
 Because of distinct tourism character of the locality, tourism related
development will continuously proliferate.
12. LAND USE POLICIES
In addition to the existing national policies related to land uses and the local
issuances, the following specific policies shall be adopted:
1. There shall be no makeshifts or temporary structures in nature within the
designated tourism areas.
2. All the structures located within the tourists areas should be aesthetically
pleasant that complements with nature.
3. Nature should be primarily considered in all types of development.
4. There shall be no structures within the identified flood-prone and
landslide-susceptible areas.
5. Mandatory five-meter easement on both sides of fault traces on the
ground
identified by PHIVOLCS
Socio-Economic and Physical Profile
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The 160.5 km long by 84.5 km wide island of Mindoro was first mentioned in
Chinese annals when merchants from Cathay on ships carrying native products traded
on the island in 982 AD. Ship captains and their men often referred to the island as
“Mai”, which was later corroborated by the Chinese historian Chen-Jua Kuan in the first
known description of Mindoro in 1225 AD.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Location, Total Land Area and Land Area by Barangay
Puerto Galera is a Y-shaped peninsula located on the north shores of Mindoro
Island, 130 km south of Manila and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City or 13°23' to
13°32'N; 120°50' to 121°00'E in Geographic Positioning System (GPS). It consists of
twelve coastal barangays and one upland barangay covering a total land area of
25,247.23 hectares. On the Puerto Galera northern part is the Verde Island Passage,
and Mt. Baco and Mt. Malasimbo marked the south boundaries. It shares common
boundaries with the adjacent town San Teodoro on the northeast and Abra de Ilog of
Occidental Mindoro on the northwest.
Among the 13 barangays, Barangay Tabinay, the largest barangay, shares
38.69% or 9,768.153 hectares. Baclayan, the only upland barangay, covers 10.84% or
2,736.800 hectares. San Antonio, the smallest barangay in Puerto Galera, has a total
land area of only 113.612 sharing 0.45% of the total municipal territory.
Barangay Total Land Area (ha.) Percent Share (%)
Aninuan 2,168.737 8.59
Baclayan 2,736.800 10.84
Balatero 1,431.518 5.67
Dulangan 1,295.183 5.13
Palangan 386.283 1.53
Poblacion 376.184 1.49
Sabang 449.401 1.78
San Antonio 113.612 0.45
San Isidro 853.356 3.38
Sinandigan 456.975 1.81
Sto. Nino 532.716 2.11
Tabinay 9,768.153 38.69
Villaflor 4,678.312 18.53
Total 25,247.230 100.00
Table 4.0 Area Distribution and Percent in total

Source: MPDO, 2008
Location Map
Topography and Slopes
In general, the coasts of Puerto Galera are characterized by rolling topography,
while peaks and promontories are dominant inland. The highest point in the area is the
1,430 meters peak of Mt. Balatic, while the lowest is Mt. Alinyaban (934 m.). The
rounded mountain ridges indicate weathering action on resistant rocks. The general
northeast trend of the mountain range is displayed by the drainage divide from Mt.
Burburugan to Puerto Galera. This trend is repeated on the south by the peaks of Mt.
Micnic and Mt. Balatic. Draining these two parallel ridges, numerous streams and rivers
empty into the Verde island passage and Apo East passage. The mountain slopes are
steep, particularly those flanking large streams. Sharp V-shaped gullies and numerous
waterfalls reflect the young topography of the area. A wide valley exists at 1000 m.
elevation in the headwaters of Linao Cawayan River, between the peaks of Mt.
Burburugan and Mt. Balatic. This valley may have been formed by fluvial sedimentation
on a dammed river and is presently the site of an indigenous community of Mangyans
(Miguel Fortes, 1997).
Soil Composition
The characterization of the soils of Puerto Galera was undertaken through a
process, which began by conducting field mapping. Landscape and underlying
formations were examined systematically in several representative locations. Soils were
then characterized morphologically. Soil borings were made with augers and test pits
dug. The soil observations considered the complexities of the landscape, changes of
physiography and soil profile. Soil samples from selected sites were collected for
complete laboratory analysis and from which the profile descriptions were characterized.
At Puerto Galera, five soil series were described. These are the following:
A. MOGPOG SERIES: Soils are deep, well drained under the coarse loamy
family. Formed on level to nearly level landscapes, which are formerly on fluvial regions,
bordering the narrow coasts surrounded by hills and mountains. These are located at
140 meters, N 60degrees W of Balatero Elementary School and 507.5 hectares in
extent.
B. LUGO SERIES: Soils are moderately deep, well drained and under the fine
clayey family. Located at 2,650 meters N 65degrees E of Puerto Galera and about 350
meters north of Barangay Sinandigan, 465 hectares in extent, more or less.
1. Lugo Clay: 2.0 to 7.0% slopes. Mapped adjacent to the narrow beaches in the
northeastern portion of Puerto Galera, approximately 25 hectares in extent.
2. Lugo Clay: 7.0 to 15% slopes. Mapped at the tip of Mindoro Island in hilly
portions towering the sea, 65 hectares in extent.
3. Lugo Clay: 15 to 25% slopes. 375 hectares in extent. Occurs in hilly to
mountainous or elevated lands. Located at the northeastern portion of the town proper of
Puerto Galera.
C. MAASIN SERIES: Soils are moderately deep, well drained, under the fine
clayey family. This series is formed in moderately steep, hilly and mountainous
locations; developed from shale.
1. Maasin Clay Loam 15 to 25% slopes. Occurring on hilly landscapes,
mapped in the northern part, south of Puerto Galera, 715 hectares in extent.
2. Maasin Clay Loam 25 to 40% slopes. Occurring on steep landscapes.
Mapped in the eastern, northern and southern portions of Puerto Galera, 2110 hectares
in extent.
3. Maasin Clay Loam 40 to 60% slopes. Occurring on very steep landscapes
in the western portion and extending up to the portion of Puerto Galera, 4670 hectares
in extent.
D. MALALAG SERIES: Soil is fine clayey, moderately shallow and well drained.
Located on rugged mountain ranges developed from shale and other quartz material,
approximately 300 meters, South 20 degrees West of Barangay Dulangan. Occur on
very steep landscapes. Mapped from the central part of the area extending to the
southern and westerns sides of Puerto Galera, 2,907 hectares in extent.
E. ALIMODIAN SERIES: Occur on very steep landscapes.
The table below shows the extent of the soils of Puerto Galera. The table is
accompanied by the recommended land use and required soil management or
conservation measures to adapt for each soil unit.
So far 11,812.5 hectares of the lands of Puerto Galera have been characterized
for their soil properties.
Geology, Faults and Trenches
Geology
The basement complex of Puerto Galera is pre-Jurassic. It is made of
undifferentiated amphibolite, quartzofeldspathic and mica schist, and phyllites-slates
frequently associated with marble and quartzite. The landform is broadly folded, with
some narrow zones of close folding broken by up thrusts. The prevailing schistsity is
generally parallel; some are oblique and/ or perpendicular to the bedding.
About the oldest form of life found in the Philippines belongs to the horn coral
(Gshelia), a conical marine form that once lived during the Carboniferous, some 350
million years ago. These were recovered in Puerto Galera. Also from Mindoro, thorn
species of foramifera have been identified as having lived about 30 million years ago.
These are the Reusella spinolosa, found in Puerto Galera, similar to a type from the
Miocene in Europe, the Globigerinoids ruber, also going back to the Miocene and the
Haurina fragilissima known in Oligocene rocks.
Faults and Trenches
Two (2) major fault systems indirectly affect Puerto Galera. Lubang Fault which is
the eastwest trending high-angle fault has its eastern terminus in the vicinity of the town.
The other is the Central Mindoro Fault which is a northwestsoutheast trending normal
fault with its north terminus pointing towards Puerto Galera. Other fault lines are
branches of the two major fault systems. These branch fault lines were specifically
identified as follows:
1. The Aglubang River Fault, which is a branch of the Central Mindoro Fault,
follows a north-south axis; and
2. Manila Trench follows a north-south axis.
The simplified tectonic map of the Philippines shows the approximate location of
major trenches.
Figure 49.0 Simplified Tectonic Map of the Philippines

Source: SEPP, 2008
Climatological Conditions
Based on the modified Coronas' Climate Classification, Puerto Galera has a
Type III climate.
Figure 50.0 Climate Map of the Philippines Resources

Source: PAG-ASA, SEPP, 2008
Mineral Resources
As of 1996, Limestone and Marble are the non-metallic mineral reserves
accounted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). Marble deposits are about
68,291,850 tons where 17,115,375 tons are found in Barangay San Isidro. The location
of the remaining 51,176,475 tons of marble were not specified by the MGB but are
locally known to be distributed in Barangay Dulangan and Mt. Malasimbo in Sitio
Talipanan, Barangay Aninuan. There are also marble deposits in Aninuan that have an
extractive potential for 200 years. White, green, cream and gray are among the varieties
of marble deposits in the locality. Marble deposits, however, are covered by the
ancestral domain where claim, extraction, and digging of the mineral either for
commercial or household use is prohibited. The marble deposits of Dulangan and
Tabinay are the only ones that can be extracted in the town. Limestone reserve is
quantified at 49,983,025 tons.
General Condition
Puerto Galera is internationally acclaimed for being rich in marine resources and
being at the center of the center of marine biodiversity. Mangroves, and coral reefs
irregularly scattered and boarder municipal’s coastal and marine areas. It’s five (5)
kilometer foreshore are home to various marine species which is considered protected
area and marine sanctuary. It has been declared as a Man and Biosphere Reserve in
26 December 1973 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 354 to promote ecosystem
management.
Coral Reefs
In the scientific studies of corals in Puerto Galera, two general trends have been
inferred. One is that the most exposed and sheltered sites have consistently higher
similarity values of life forms than those in the deep and/or channel areas. This implies a
narrower range of variation in life over time. Some of the life forms exhibiting changes
and varieties of marine flora and fauna can be found in Muelle Bay.
Category Code Category Code
Hard Corals Algae

Acropora: Macro
Branching Turf MA
Encrusting ACB Carolline TA
Submissive ACE Halimeda CA

(digitate)
ACS Algal HA
Tabulate Assemblage
ACT AA
Non-Acropora: Other Fauna

Branching Soft Corals
CB SC
Encrusting Sponge
CE SP
Foliose Zoanthids
CF ZO
Massive Others
CM OT
Submissive
(digitate) CS
Aboitic
Mushroom CM Sand
R
Millepora (fire Rubble
S
coral) CME
Silt
R
Heliopora (blue CHL
coral) Water
SI
Rock
WA
Dead Scleractinia RCK

DA
Dead Coral
DCA
With Algal Covering
Table 5.0 Life Forms and Their Code, Puerto Galera

Source: SEPP, 2008
Fish
Varieties of multi-colored tropical fishes can be found in the reef fish areas of
Puerto Galera. Species belong to the families such as anemone fish (Amphirondidae),
parrot fish (Scaridae), butterfly fish (Haetodotidae), rabbit fish (Siganidae rat) and
surgeon fish (Acanthruridae), Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are also abundant,
though people are not familiar with these species. They do not harvest these nutritious
marine products for food.
Records of the research studies in Puerto Galera show that there are
approximately 177 species of fishes belonging to the pomocenthidae and labridae
species. There are 50 recorded occurrences of ten species belonging to family
pomocentridae with a total of 4,451 individuals. Family Labridae shows the same
number of occurrences with 50 of the ten species with a total of 1,056 individuals.
No. Of No. Of % Abundance Cumulative %

Species
Occurrence Individuals Composition Abundance
Family Pomocentridae
Pomacentrus bracblalis 5 1,893 32.80 32.80
P. flavicauda 6.69 39.49

5 386
45.84
Paraglyphidodon 5 366 6.35
51.97
Dascyllus trimaculatus 6.13 57.93
5 354
Amblyglyphidodon 5.96 63.50

5 344
leucogaster 5 322 5.57 67.90
Dascyllus reticulatus 5 254 4.4 71.23
Chromis Weberi
5 192 3.33 74.25
C. termatensis 3.02
5 174 77.13
2.88
Pomacentrus
amboinensis 5 166
Chromis caerules
Family Labridae 5 818 67.89 67.89

Cirrbilabrus cyanopleura 5 88 76.23
7.34
Thalassoma lunare 5 26 77.39
2.16
Labroides dimidiatus 5 23 79.31
1.92
Halichoeres prosopelon 5 22 81.11
1.79
H. boeveni 5 18 82.61
1.5
Coris variegata 5 17 84.02
Chellinus fasciatus 1.41
5 16 85.34
Chellinus celebicus 1.32
5 15 86.61
Crrbilabrus temminckii 1.27
5 13
Labropsis manabel 1.11 87.72
Table 6.0 Family Pomocentridae and Labridae Specie, Puerto Galera
Source: Study of V.V. Holimen and H.T. Yap, MSI-UP
Seagrass
Puerto Galera has one of the densest seagrass meadows in Oriental Mindoro.
These consist of Enhalus acoroides, Cymodocea rotundata, Thalassia hemprichii, C.
serrulata, Halodule ininervis (both narrow and leaf varieties), S. isoetifolum, Halophila
ovalis and H. minor. This is 0.70% of the total number of seagrass species so far
reported in Puerto Galera. The sediment types range from silt to sandy-clay.
Forest Resources
The mountain ranges: Mount Malasimbo along Barangay Aninuan, Mount
Alinyaban in Barangay Balatero and Mount Talipanan spanning the barangays of
Aninuan and San Isidro. These mountains reach peak elevations of 1,400 meters above
sea level and provide natural habitats to rare animals such as the deer, the wild boar,
monkeys and the Tamaraw. Its mountain springs are natural habitats to orchid varieties
such as the Tawa-Tawa, the Tiger orchid and the Mariposa. Forest ecosystems can be
classified as mossy and dipterocarp forests. These are considered easy trekking sites
for mountaineers and good sites for ecotourism activities. Molave Park located at
Barangay Sabang covers 3.0790 hectares of Puerto Galera’s total land area. It has been
accounted that the park has a total of 250 molave trees.
Water Resources
Water is essential for socio – economic development and for maintaining
healthy ecosystem. Properly managed water resources are critical component of
growth, poverty reduction and equity. With higher rates of urbanization, increasing
demand for drinking water will put stress in existing water resources.
Puerto Galera has a rugged topography. The land is generally mountainous and
crisscrossed by numerous streams, lakes and rivers which are scattered throughout.
The two (2) barangays where hot springs can be located, are Barangays Tabinay and
Villaflor. In Tukuran, Villaflor there are streams of cool and crystal clear water. Springs
and rivers are being tapped for water supply which can be found in Baclayan, Tabinay,
Dulangan and Villaflor.
Flooding Hazards
Several barangays were identified to be flood susceptible. These include
Barangays Aninuan, San Isidro, Balatero, Sto. Niño, Poblacion, Tabinay, and Dulangan.
These are areas for which the combination of factors is likely to create adverse flood and
inundation problems. It includes areas along active river system, abandoned river
channels and areas adjacent to river banks. Nine (9) active river systems can be found
in Puerto Galera. These are Olgan, Ebuye, Abangan and Visayan rivers in Barangay
Villaflor, Dulangan river in Barangay Dulangan, Big Tabinay and Small Tabinay Rivers in
Barangay Tabinay, Talipanan and Aninuan Rivers in Barangay Aninuan. Other water
channels specifically active creeks can be found in Barangays Poblacion, Sto. Nino, and
Balatero.
DEMOGRAPHY
Provincial Population
Oriental Mindoro has a total population of 735,769 as of 2007 National
Population Census. Municipal population distribution within the province shows that
Puerto Galera ranks 14th or the second least populated area. While Calapan City shares
15.90 percent of the total provincial population, Puerto Galera shares only 3.81 percent
which exceeded San Teodoro by only 1.77 percent.
In-migration is expected to significantly contribute to the municipality’s total
population in the succeeding censual year as a pull over effects of vibrant tourism
activities in the area.
San Teodoro 15,039 2.04

Socorro 38,052 5.17
Victoria 44,932 6.11
Total 735,769 100.00
INFRASTRUCTURE UTILITIES/FACILITIES
Transport System
The National Road passing thru the Poblacion known to be Concepcion Street
has the most ancillary facility such as pedestrian, sidewalk, waiting sheds, street lights
and road signages. However, there is a need to enhance road facilities to increase road
safety and efficient service especially the pedestrians crossing and the streetlights.
Two-way capacity roads providing internal linkages have a narrow width with no proper
setbacks. One-way street/road was adopted within developed urban areas to loosen
traffic congestion especially going to Sabang and White Beach and within the vicinity of
Poblacion from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Diversion road is also proposed to serve as an
alternate route connecting the southern and western part of the town. Another possible
road for re-routing are; Public Market and Plaza Iluminada to Provincial Road and
Hospital to Sto.Niño to National Highway.
External Accessibility
Puerto Galera is directly connected to Batangas City thru a Roll-On-Roll-Off
(RORO) system Batangas-Balatero route and vice-versa. Alternate route is via
passenger/cargo motorized banca and/or outrigger boats, Batangas-White Beach,
Batangas-Sabang, and Batangas-Muelle and vice-versa. It will take about 1.5 hour sea
transport to reach the area via RORO and only 1 hour using large outrigger boats.
Fourteen (14) shipping companies are currently servicing the locality. About 95.5% of
passenger and commodity inter-island mobility are served by sea transport. During peak
season, outrigger boats leave from Batangas Port normally in 15minute interval. The
schedule varies during lean season and will also be affected by the weather conditions
and the loading capacity of the boats.
Water Supply
Springs, rivers and reservoirs are being tapped for domestic water supply
classified as Class AA or Public Water Supply Class I. The construction of spring
reservoir benefited nearly the entire barangays. Out of 13 barangays, piped water
system extends to 11 barangays. Barangays Dulangan & Villaflor have no access to
local waterworks system. As of August 2008, 2,860 connections were accounted for
residential consumer and 678 for commercial consumer. The former has a monthly
average consumption of 15.5 cubic meters while the latter utilize 44.86 cubic meters.
Between CYs 2005 to 2006 average monthly consumption for both residential and
commercial subscribers is almost uniform. In 2007, decreasing trend became prevalent.
One of the possible reasons that contributed to decreasing water consumption is the
water shortage prevalent in 2007.
Tourism Industry
The first tourist came to Puerto Galera in mid 1970s. They were young
backpackers from Europe, U.S.A. and Australia who stayed as guest in one household
and paid a little amount in return. From then on, tourism became gradually known in the
locality and became one of the major development catalysts. Today, the municipality is
the most frequently visited tourist destination in the entire province. Due to difficulties in
establishing tourism data, the number of tourist arrival is not yet firmly accounted.
With regards to tourism concentration, tourist influx was noted in Barangay
Sabang and White Beach in Barangay San Isidro. To address peace and order issues
brought about by high concentration of tourists in the aforementioned areas, deployment
of tourist police and establishment of tourist police office are necessary. Investment on
tourism facilities is also largely located in these barangays though there are few that are
located in Aninuan, Sto. Nino, Palangan and Sinandigan. The municipality is famous
for marine and coastal tourism, there are still other tourism potential areas. The tourism
map indicates must- see places in Puerto Galera.
Figure 51.0 Tourism Map Of Municipality Of Puerto Galera

Source: Municipal Tourism Office
Accessibility of Existing Tourist Attraction
With thirteen barangays (13) , each of which has something to offer for tourists,
they are all accessible. By land, there is an availability of the following mode of
transportation: jeepneys, tricycles, multicabs and driver- driven motorcycle. For the
island barangay and nearby areas, motorized bancas are on hand to transport people
and goods. The estimated travel time and distance are bearable by tourists because
travelling around is already a pleasure.
3.2.2.2 Micro Site
Figure 52.0 Panaromic View of the Site

Source: Municipal Tourism Office
Figure 53.0 Site Pictures – Portion A

Source: Google Map
Figure 54.0 Site Pictures – Portion B

Source: Google Map
Figure 55.0 Site Pictures – Portion C

Source: Google Map
Technical Site Data
1. Size of the Lot

The total size of the lot to be used in the project is 17.35 hectares.
2. Topography and Contour of Lot
It is characterized as 0.0-2.5% slope level the land is primarily has plain terrain.
3. Lot Configuration
The lot is generally regular in configuration.
Nature of Bounding Lots
The site is adjacent to the some plain vacant lots, mostly irrigated size lands.
Residents areas are on the West and South side of the site. The road is situated in the
East side of the site. The proposed Office Development is a vacant lot.
Direction Approach from the Street
The site is accessible through the National Highway via Lucena diversion road.
And also, it will become accessible through the proposed SLEX at the South part of the
site.
Existing Features on the Site
Numerous trees and wild plants are present on the site.
Existing Utilities
Power lines which are supplied by Meralco are available in the site. There is an
ease on connecting to the water lines. Sanitary and storm drainage are also within the
vicinity. There is no problem on network communication and cell sites
Figure 56.0 Landmarks Map
Figure 57.0 Road Map
Figure 58.0 Site Pictures – Portion C

Source: Google Map
Figure 59.0 Sun and Wind Orientation (Macro)
Source: Google Earth
Figure 60.0 Sun and Wind Orientation (Micro)

Source: Google Earth
The Sunrise on the east 5:30-6:30 in the morning at about 12:00 noon, the
highest concentration of the sun occur and the sunset at 6:00-6:30 in the evening.
The northeast monsoon sometimes appears during October as a weak stream,
attaining maximum strength in January, gradually weaken in March and disappear in
April. While the southwest monsoon appears in early May. It attains maximum intensity
in August and disappears in October.
3.2.3 Site Analysis
3.2.3.1 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT
Analysis)
MACRO SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
- Accessibility, the site is close to the major Sea Port and to the major tourist spot
of Puerto Galera which is the White Beach
- MIMAROPA has been to be identified as to be the food basket of CALABARZON
and Metro Manila also opening many opportunities for developments specially in tourism
development
- The site has enough lot area that can accommodates the proposed tourism
development
- The future Bridge connecting Batangas to Mindoro, the road project would
bypass the proposed tourism development in Puerto Galera
- The existence of the natural resources and marine biodiversity
- Directly connected to Batangas International Port via RORO
- Directly connected to Calapan which is the capital of Oriental Mindoro
- Urban development is also evident in some barangays where tourism activities
are largely predominant
WEAKNESSES
˗ Limited trips of Public Utility Vehicles providing rural-urban connections
˗ Very limited flat lands that make infrastructure development especially road network
costly
˗ Multiple entry and exit points that make the major gateway (Balatero Port) hardly
develop due to frequent trips offered by the outrigger boats. This resulted to very limited and
unstable RORO trips.
˗ Inadequate infrastructure support utilities
OPPORTUNITIES
˗ With great accessibility comes with tourist development projects
˗ Can contribute to the growth of tourism in the municipality, provide job
opportunities to the local
˗ Uplift competitiveness in the field of tourism
˗ A good road network would provide easy access to the users of the project. It
would attract international and local businessman to use the proposed project.
˗ Opportunity to create a landmark site and an architectural icon for Puerto Galera
and the whole province of Oriental Mindoro.
˗ Widen Tourism base that would make the site relevant to a larger tourist
categories
˗ Increase market horizon to improve frequency of travel and tourist volume
THREATS
˗ Keeping the natural environment
MICRO SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
˗ Marine ecosystem are the major tourist attractions in Puerto Galera
˗ Globally known tourist destinations in the province with significant tourism
investments and varying tourism activities
˗ Variety of Activities
˗ The site is low susceptibility to flood and other hazards.
˗ The site has sufficient space and can adapt change for future expansion.
˗ Being located at the center of the center of biodiversity, abundant and diversified
marine species are found in the municipality
˗ Abundant sources of water supply for local consumption
˗ Increase human activities and promote social Interaction
˗ High concentration of tourism related structures
˗ Alignment with current ongoing initiatives
WEAKNESSESES
˗ The location of the site consist of many trees it can affect the designing process
˗ Higher technical expertise required to run the facility of this size and scale
˗ Limited expertise in setting up such huge facility leading to increase risk of time
and cost over runs
OPPORTUNITIES
˗ The proposed project can help boost the tourism industry of the place.
˗ Protection and conservation of marine and urban ecosystem will be promoted
˗ Being attracted as well as educated specially for the youth
˗ Create good identity mark for the province
˗ Potential Eco-tourism destination
˗ New jobs
˗ Synergies with existing tourism Infrastructure
˗ Economic development for the area
THREATS
˗ The proper sewerage and waste disposal will cause ecological imbalance and
will depreciate urban appeal both for tourists and investors
˗ Maintenance for quality water for the marine species
˗ Seasonality
˗ Traveler trends
˗ General perceptions about aquarium operations
3.2.3.2 Summary of Site Analysis
There are many key concerns in the site. Because of the fundamental characteristics
of the site, the development of the proposed project would result site possibilities and
problems objectively. Through the process of site selection, the site was analyzed and
visualized to embrace more strength rather that weakness and opportunities and threat. The
utilization of the site advantages before and after the development is the consideration to be
presented in the site development plan.
The disadvantages would depict possible solutions or approaches to lessen the
negative effect and developed it to opportunities rather than liabilities.
With the enumerated site advantages and disadvantages, the researcher analyzed
that the site would be productive and appropriate for the development of the project.
Preparing a development application is a challenging process that utilizes site
analysis and data on the environmental characteristics and cultural influences affecting any
particular site. The first step is to compile good data on the site and the surrounding area,
including streets, neighborhoods and facilities, soils and geology, topography and drainage,
general plan, zoning and development policies and standards, easements, vegetation,
climate, views and other pertinent factors.
These date are then plotted, accentuating the important site constrains and design
opportunities. It is important that each site receive careful consideration of these elements
and that the most important are plotted, highlighted, characterized and eventually used in the
review process by the city. The product of this work is the Site Analysis.
3.2.4 User’s Analysis
3.2.4.1 Users Demography
The proposed thesis project targets to cater the massively increasing number of
tourist spots in the existing tourist development that is showing a big response to the
decrease of unemployment rate, not only in the southern Luzon Region but also in the whole
country. If it happens, the congestion in the poblacion would also be severe.
Proof of Progression
The aim of the work construed in this study is to establish an expedient Tourist Development
that would not only attain economic and dynamic structures as well as the improvement of
the surrounding area and the people around the vicinity.
Total 2007 2020
Land
Barangay
Density Density
Area Population Population
(Persons/Sq.Km) (Persons/Sq.Km)
(Sq.Km)
Aninuan 21.68737 2,485 115 3,919 181
Baclayan 27.36800 427 16 672 25
Balatero 14.31518 3,172 222 5,003 349
Dulangan 12.95183 2,500 193 3,946 305
Palangan 3.86283 1,118 289 1,765 457
Poblacion 3.76184 4,263 1133 6,728 1,788
Sabang 4.49401 2,702 601 4,264 949
San Antonio 1.13612 695 612 1,097 966
San Isidro 8.53356 3,319 389 5,237 614
Sinandigan 4.56975 1,433 314 2,260 495
Sto. Nino 5.32716 1,701 319 2,685 504
Tabinay 97.68153 2,579 26 4,069 42
Villaflor 46.78312 1,641 35 2,588 55
Total 252.47230 28,035 111 44,233 175
Table 7.0 Population Density

Figure 61.0 Population Density Map By Barangay, 2020

National Tourism Development Plan 2016 – 2022
Figure 62.0 National Tourism Development Plan 2016 – 2022

Source: http://tourism.gov.ph/NTDP.aspx
Figure 63.0 Tourism Approach

Figure 64.0 Tourism Development Areas

Figure 65.0 Priority Gateway Clusters

Figure 66.0 Infograpics by Subject Area

Source: http://rssomimaropa.psa.gov.ph/
[95% Conf. Interval]

Coefficient
Standard Of Variation
Area Estimates Error (%) Lower Lower
Region
IVB ‐ MIMAROPA 177,481 9,044 5.10 159,749 195,214
Marinduque 176,116 22,282 12.65 132,424 219,807

Occidental
Mindoro 182,991 22,782 12.45 138,319 227,664
Oriental Mindoro
179,831 16,138 8.97 148,187 211,474
Palawan 186,623 18,110 9.70 151,113 222,134
Romblon 143,669 18,811 13.09 106,784 180,554

Table 8.0
Coefficient of Variation and Estimates of Average Income by Region and Province: 2012
Source: https://psa.gov.ph/
[95% Conf. Interval]

Coefficient
Standard Of Variation
Area Estimates Error (%) Lower Lower
Region
IVB ‐ MIMAROPA 134,138 6,166 4.60 122,048 146,227
Marinduque 148,792 17,881 12.02 113,730 183,854

Occidental
Mindoro 139,418 16,571 11.89 106,925 171,911
Oriental Mindoro 132,465 9,248 6.98 114,331 150,600
Palawan 140,015 12,807 9.15 114,902 165,127
Romblon 105,152 12,192 11.60 81,245 129,059

Table 9.0
Coefficient of Variation and Estimates of Average Expenditure by Region and Province:
2012
Source: https://psa.gov.ph/
Table 10.0 Total Population by Province,City, Municipality: Census Years 2010-2015

Table 11.0 Annual Population Growth Rate by Province, City, Municipality: Census Years
2000-2015
Table 12.0 Total Population Land Area and Density by Province, City, Municipality: 2015
Table 13.0 Household Population, Number of Households and Average Household Size
by Province/HUC, MIMAROPA Census Years 2000, 2010 and 2015
Table 8.0 Household Population by Sex and Age Group by Province/HUC, MIMAROPA:
Census Years 2000, 2010 and 2015
Table 8.0 Visitor Arrivals by Country of Residence, Domestic and Foreign, by Province,
MIMAROPA: 2015-2017
Table 8.0 Visitor Arrivals by Country of Residence, Domestic and Foreign, by Province,
MIMAROPA: 2015-2017
Table 8.0 Number of Hotels/Accommodation Establishments and Hotel/Accommodation

Rooms by Province, MINDORO: 2015-2017
Table 8.0 Average Income and Classification by Province/City and Municipality 2012-2015
Ta
ble 8.0 Summary of Internal Revenue Collections by Province/City, (In Pesos)
MIMAROPA: 2013-2015
3.2.4.2 Organizational Structure (Aquatic Centre)
Figure 49 Organizational Structure of the Owner
Figure 50 Organizational Structure of the Owner to Board of Trustees
Figure 51 Organizational Structure of the General Manager
Figure 51 Organizational Structure of the Aquatic Coordinator
3.2.4.3 Organizational Structure o (Oceanarium)
Board of Governors
Special Project
Advisory Committee
Cabinet
Oceanarium Director/
Curator
Collections, Content, Facility Management, Oceanarium

Interpretation and Operations Administration
Technology
Corporate Services
Division
Visitor Services,
Community Services,
Programming
Figure 49 Organizational Structure of the Owner
Project Cabinet
Science Government
Accounting & Finance
Representative Relations Advisor
Commercial & Retail Interpretive Corporate Relations

Development Representation
Figure 49 Organizational Structure of the Project Management
Organizational Structure (Hotel)
Executive
Director
Secretary
Assistant Senior
Utility men
Director Clerk
Clerks
Organizational Structures of Executive Director
Administrative
Department
Finance and Operation Security

Planning and Department
Human Department
Development
Resources
Department
Department
Organizational Structures of Administrative Department
Organizational Structures of Human Resources Department
Accounting
Director
Secretary
Assistant General
Controller Tax Officer
Director Accountants
Organizational Structures of Accountant and Treasury Department
Chief Engineer
Secretary
Energy Manager Administrative Shift Maintenance

Supervisor Supervisor Engineer Personel
Equipment
Personel
Organizational Structures of Operation and Engineer Department
Chief Security
Officer
Secretary
Assistant Surveillance Facility Security

Hotel Security
Security Officer Officer Officer
Security
Organizational Structures Security Department Guards
Chief Financial
Officer
Management
Financial Centre
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Inventory
Accounting
Sales Internal
Accounting Audit
Organizational Structures of Finance and

Budget Department
Supervising
Clerk
Supervising
Clerk
Supervising Supervising Supervising Supervising

Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk
Organizational Structures of Accountant and Treasury Department
Supervising
Clerk
Supervising
Clerk
Assistant Surveillance Facility Security

Organizational Structures of Security and Control Department
3.2.4.3 Behavior Pattern/ Analysis
Ocenarium
Entrance Security Parking
Hotel Aquatic
of the Site Checkpoint Areas
Cenre
General Behavior Pattern of the Users
Site Entertainment
Restaurant
Entrance Areas
Parking Guests Room

Main Lobby
Areas
General Behavior Pattern of Costumers/ Guest in the Hotel Resort
Parking Parking
Areas Areas
Parking Parking
Areas Areas
Parking Parking
Areas Areas
General Behavior Pattern of Employees in the Hotel Resort
Site Parking Open Space

Entrance Areas Activities
Convention Aquaponic
Oceanarium
Room garden
Aquatic Exit
Food Parks Centre
General Behavior
Pattern of Guest in the Hotel Resort with Oceanarium and Aquatic Centre
Assigned Lounge/
Time In Cafeteria
Areas
Assigned Toilet
Time Out Areas
General Behavior
Pattern of Employees in the Other Building Facilities

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BAHURA : A Multipurpose Aquatic Centre with Integrated Oceanarium and

Aqua themed Hotel Through Adaptive Space Design and Biotecture

Research Methodology, Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis

3.1 Research Design (Data Gathering Procedure)

3.1.1 Research Paradigm

This is a step-by-step approach conducted by the researcher for the project

and ideas throughout the design process.

Formulation of the thesis problem

Architectural planning and design solution

FIGURE 28.0 Research Paradigm

site to gain some information about the site.

The researcher also gathered some essential information through:

the researcher in mitigating the proposed project.

Government and Non-Government Agencies

through the help of the government of Puerto.

which is related to the development of the proposed mixed-use development.

Method Research Sources Data and Information

 Job Vacancies Solicited

Office of the City Assessor  Tax Declaration of Real

Table 1.0 Specific Data Resources

3.1.2 Data Sources

requires an organized data gathering in order to pinpoint theories included in the

study analysis design incorporates a direct respondent observation as it is possible that

within a specific structure and context.

foreign related studies possess instinctive quality of information which is of a vital

Criteria for Empirical Research

RELIABILITY: preferably, outcomes are assessed with relatively little measurement

VALIDITY: in selecting a relevant measure for an outcome, it is critical that logical

theoretical constructs relevant to the study.

RANDOMIZATION: subjects should be randomly selected from the correspondents and

then randomly assigned to interviewing.

3.2 Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis

came up with the site selection process.

necessary for the proper planning and designing of the proposal.

information about the proposal is also necessary.

3.2.1 Site Selection

3.2.1.1 Site Criteria

1. Accessibility – It is defined as easily reached or entered physically,

refers to the public transportation.

2. Availability – This term deals with presence of important utilities such as

water supply, power and community lines, telephones and

3. Flexibility – It is described with sufficient space and can adapt changes

for future expansion.

4. Geographical Location – It is the point of view in the area.

7. Proximity – refers to the closeness to users.

8. Topography – land character of the site.

well-known by the public.

10. Zoning – It should be permitted to be used as a mixed-use development.

3.2.1.2 System of Evaluation and Rating

SITE CRITEA POTENTIAL SITE

Barangay Balatero Barangay Minolo

Table 2.0 System of Evaluation and Rating

3.2.1.3 Site Justification

Figure 29.0 Barangay Balatero, Site Picture

The site is situated in Barangay Balatero. It is a site located beside of Balatero

Figure 30.0 Barangay Aninuan, Site Picture

the municipality. The site has and area of 9.2 hectares.

3.2.2 Site Data

3.2.2.1 Macro Site

Figure 31.0 Map of Mindoro

located off the southwestern coast of Luzon and northeast of Palawan. Mindoro is

divided into two provinces Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro. San Jose is the

In past times, it has been called Ma-i or Mait by Han Chinese traders and