ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER PLAN:

DARANAK FALLS
(TANAY, RIZAL)

Evangelista, Mariz A.
Palapuz, Rochelle
Orpelata, Siennah C.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1:

AREA PROFILE
Physical Features ................................................................................ ..............................
Biological Features ................................................................................................................
Cultural/ Anthropological Features........................................................................................
Historical Features.................................................................................................................
Social Economic Features......................................................................................................
Tourism Features....................................................................................................................

CHAPTER 2:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING
Macro Environmental Factors................................................................................................
Micro Environmental Factors................................................................................................

CHAPTER 3:
INSTITUTIONAL FRAME WORKS
Existing Laws and Ordinances...............................................................................................
Role of the Local Government and other Sectors..................................................................

CHAPTER 4:
S.C.O.T ANALYSIS
Strength..................................................................................................................................
Challenges..............................................................................................................................
Opportunity............................................................................................................................
Threat.....................................................................................................................................

CHAPTER 5:

VISITOR MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 6:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT

CHAPTER 7:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

CHAPTER

AREA PROFILE

PHYSICAL FEATURES

Tanay is a first class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines.

It is located 57 kilometres (35 mi) east of Manila.
It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is bordered by Antipolo City in the
northwest, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west,General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east,
and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the lake Laguna de Bay in the south.
Daranak Falls is concealed on the mountainside of Sierra Madre Mountain Range in the town of
Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal.
Daranak Falls has 14-meter high waterfalls cascading into a deep catch basin that serves as a
natural cold and deep water pool.
Dakaran Falls is just a moderate, short walk and/or hike which takes you to an enchanting
waterfall and a swimming hole. A perfect way to stretch your arms and legs if youre traveling a
long rough road.
Great venue for photography hobbyists both for the falls and lush forest scenic views and
wildflowers around.
Climate - It is relatively wet from December to May and wet during the rest
of the year. Northeast winds prevail in the province. It is not directly hit by
typhoons, low-pressure systems and strong winds climate

BIOLOGICAL FEATURES

The town of Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal is preserved with natural vegetation ornamented with forest
trees and flowering wild plants complemented with the beautiful cascading waterfalls, streams and ditches
which truly enchanting and fascinating.
Some of the plants and tress found in the Surroundings of Daranak Falls are:

Tectona Grandis Linn tree is known in Tanay, Rizal as Tekla tree.

Tekla is a firm, large, deciduous tree growing up to 20 meters or more.
Tekla is one of the known medicinal plants in the Philippines. Almost all
of its parts have different medicinal function. Its leaves and flowers
having methanolic extract is known to be anti-inflammatory.

Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) which locals call Philippine mahogany.

A large, highly threatened tree has elliptical, papery, wavy leaves that
measure up to 16 centimetres long and 7 centimetres wide. The
moderately hard and comparatively light timber is in great demand for
plywood and is also used for furniture, boat decking and for many other
purposes.

The fruiting native tree called tuai tree (Bischofia javanica)

The dark red, dense wood is used as a building material for items ranging
from furniture to bridges; it is durable but is difficult to air-dry. The fruits
are used in making wine. The bark has a high tannin content and is used
as a source of red dye to stain rattan baskets.

The Chinese Evergreens since the original species are evergreen.

Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae.
They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. They are
known commonly as Chinese evergreens. Aglaonema have been grown
as luck-bringing ornamental plants in Asia for centuries.

The Bamboo Tree or Kawayan

Bamboo is a fast-growing and hardy species with a woody culm.
Bamboo is beneficial to environmental and land management,
providing fast-growing cover for denuded and deforested areas, soil
erosion check, and assists in stabilizing road embankments. Bamboo
is used for landscaping, parks, and gardens. They may be used as
borders, screens, and hedging.

Acacia Tree (Samanea saman)

Acacia is a large umbraculiform tree growing to a height of 20 to 25
meters. Bark is rough and furrowed. Branches are widespread. In the
Philippines, a decoction of the inner bark or fresh cambium and leaves
is used to treat diarrhea. Also for colds, sore throat, headache.

Some animals that live in and near the Daranak Falls are;

Their forest is known for its numerous wildlife and several species endemic to the Philippines.

Some of the species in the area are the monitor lizard, monkey, wild pig, parrot, dove, pigeon,
jungle fowl (manok labuyo), yellow bittern, cinnamon bittern, buff-banded rail, barred rail, whitebrowed crake, marsh sandpiper, long-toed stint, Swinhoe's snipe, striated grassbird, rufous hornbill,
Luzon hornbill, pink-bellied imperial pigeon, guaiabero, colasisi, blackish cuckooshrike, flaming
sunbird, flowerpecker also bats and snake.

Not all of them can be seen in just one time, they are now endemic and not allowed to catch or
even disturb.

CULTURAL/ANTHROPOLOGICAL FEATURES

Tanay is known as MUNICIPALITY IN THE SKY.

According to the latest census, it has a population of 94,460 people in 15,720 households.
The majority of the population consists of Tagalogs and Dumagats who live near Laguna de Bay,
though there is also a significant percentage of mountain dwelling people living in the northern
portions of the municipality. The town's major trades consist of fishing, agriculture and regional
commerce.
Tanay is also believed to be the birthplace of the Sambal language.
Most of the residents are Roman Catholic which consists of 50,126.

HANE FESTIVAL
The municipality also held its festival named HANE Festival. HANE comes from their term of saying OK.
For example: "Do a great job OK?" or when you are in Tanay townsfolk will say, "Do a great job HANE? or
in Tagalog: Galingan mo trabaho mo HANE?. It starts November 12 which happens to be the anniversary of
San Ildefonso Parish, the towns Parish, and ends November 20. It presents the beauty of Tanay, Street
Parades and Contests and Amateurs on Tanay Park every day of the festival. The festival begins when the
soldiers fire the cannon with Bishop Gabriel Reyes, Rev. Fr. Noeh Elnar and Rev. Fr. Jose Evan Yuri
Alumbro after the mass for the Anniversary of the Parish. The festival's first year was 2011.

HISTORICAL FEATURES
Long before the coming of Spaniards, Tanay was already settled by early Indonesian and Malay
voyagers. Artifacts dug up attest to the existence of these early settlements. Not long after the conquest
and subjugation of Manila and the surrounding lake areas by Salcedo in 1571, Franciscan missionaries
arrived to Christianize the inhabitants of what is now the Morong-Pililla area. From Morongan, the priest
administered Tanay and other chapel villages and ranches. In 1773, construction of the now famous Tanay
Church was begun and was finished 10 years later.
Today, Tanay is one of the thirteen towns and one component city which comprise the province of
Rizal. Located 54KM away southeast of Manila. Tanay is the major agricultural and commercial center of
eastern Rizal.

Daranak falls came from the phrase Dadanak ang dugo its directly translated the spilling of
blood It is located at Bgy. Tandang Kutyo in the town of Tanay.
A favorite location shooting area of most local and international movies and advertising outfits in the
country.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEATURES

Tanay is a first class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines.

It covers an area of about 344.6 Sq. Km (34,460 ha.) making it the third largest Local Government
Unit in the entire province (after Rodriquez, Rizal and Antipolo City, respectively). It is located 57 kilometers
(35mi) east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one to
three hours depending upon traffic condition s.
It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains with bearings 140 30 latitude and 1219 17
longitude and is bordered by Antipolo City in the northwest, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west, General
Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east, and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the Lake
Laguna de Bay in the south.

Tanay is divided into two areas: the urban and rural barangays. The largest urban barangay in Plaza
Aldea (2,530 ha.), and the smallest is Mag-Ampon (27 ha.). The largest of the rural barangays in Sampaloc
(8.899 ha.). and the smallest is Cayabu (679 ha.).

TOURISM FEATURES
Situated inside a park facilitated by the local authorities of Tanay, Rizal - Daranak Falls is just a two
hour drive from Manila. It is very accessible taking only around five minutes for you to access it after
crossing the bridge at the entrance of the park. The park itself has a green vegetation and a scenic vibe.
But if you want to experience a very serene ambiance, try to visit the park on a weekday as it tends to get
too crowded and noisy during weekends. Daranak Falls is very popular that people from the town itself
often schedule trips to the park. Campers who planned on staying there for several hours usually occupy a
room or rent a cottage where they can drop their bags and cook.
Five minutes of walking from the entrance gate, you will hear the gushing water from the falls.
When we went here, the color of the river was greenish brown, because it was raining for several days in
Tanay. But if you are lucky, you can actually witness a coral blue water basin. There are deep portions of
the catch basin but you can rent a floater at a nearby store if you really want to go around it.
Tourist Information

Entrance Fee: P50.00 (Children below 3ft. are free of charge)

Picnic Shed: P300
Picnic Table: P200
Operation Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8AM to 5PM
Additional Reminder: In compliance with Municipal Ordinance #2 Series of 2005, PLASTIC and/or
STYROFORE ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE in Daranak Falls. Further, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and PETS
ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Travel Information (Commute)
1.From Starmall (Edsa Shaw)

Tanay (FX) for P70 or Tanay (Jeep) for P53. Terminal is near MRT Shaw/in front of Starmall EDSA.

Alight at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal and proceed to Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA
Riders). Fare is P200/trip maximum of 4 pax/tricycle)

2.From EDSA Central/Crossing United

Tanay (FX) for P70 or Tanay (Jeep) for P53. Terminal is near Unilever/Mandaluyong Police Station

Alight at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal and proceed to Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA
Riders). Fare is P200/trip maximum of 4 pax/tricycle).

3.From EDSA Central/Parklea

Tanay (Jeep) for P53. Terminal is near Starmall EDSA.

Alight at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal and proceed to Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA
Riders). Fare is P200/trip maximum of 4 pax/tricycle).

4.From Santolan/Marikina

Tanay (FX) for P70. Terminal is near LRT Santolan Station.

Alight at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal and proceed to Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA
Riders). Fare is P200/trip maximum of 4 pax/tricycle).

5.From Ortigas Center

Ride a bus or the MRT going to Shaw Blvd (EDSA Starmall), then take item 1, 2, or 3.
Ride a bus going to Taytay (G-Liner) from Robinsons Galleria. Alight at Cainta Junction (Big R as
landmark) then ride a jeepney going to Tanay (P40-45 fare).

Alight at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal and proceed to Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA
Riders). Fare is P200/trip maximum of 4 pax/tricycle).

6.From Araneta Center/Cubao

Ride a bus or the MRT going to Shaw Blvd (EDSA Starmall), then take item 1, 2, or 3.
Take the MRT going to Santolan Station and take item 4.
Ride a jeep going to Antipolo (P32-35 fare). Alight at Ynares Center and ride an Antipolo-Tanay
jeepney (P28 fare).

Alight at Tanay Public Market Transport Terminal and proceed to Daranak Falls Tricycle Terminal (PATODA
Riders). Fare is P200/trip maximum of 4 pax/tricycle).

Contact Information
Landline: (02) 736-1059 / (02) 655-2195 loc 212 or 213
Mobile: +63998-988-1590
Email: tanaytourism11@gmail.com / jeffpino@gmail.com
Facebook: Daranak Falls and Resort

CHAPTER

ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING
MACRO-ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR
The major external and uncontrollable factors that influence an organization's
decision making, and affect its performance and strategies. These factors include the
economic factors; demographics; legal, political, and social conditions; technological
changes; and natural forces.

Natural/physical forces

Economic factors
Political and legal
Social
forces
and cultural forces
Demographic

DARANAK FALLS

Demographic forces: Different market segments are typically impacted by common demographic
forces, including country/region; age; ethnicity; education level; household lifestyle; cultural
characteristics and movements.

Economic factors: The economic environment can impact both the organisations production and
the consumers decision making process.

Natural/physical forces: The Earths renewal of its natural resources such as forests, agricultural
products, marine products, etc must be taken into account. There are also the natural nonrenewable resources such as oil, coal, minerals, etc that may also impact the organisations
production.

Political and legal forces: Sound marketing decisions should always take into account political
and/or legal developments relating to the organisation and its markets.

Social and cultural forces: The impact the products and services your organisations brings to
market have on society must be considered. Any elements of the production process or any
products/services that are harmful to society should be eliminated to show your organisation is
taking social responsibility. A recent example of this is the environment and how many sectors are
being forced to review their products and services in order to become more environmentally
friendly.

MICRO-ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The tourists: Who the customers are (B2B or B2C, local or international, etc.) and their reasons for
buying the product will play a large role in how you approach the marketing of your products and
services to them.

The competition: Those who sell same or similar products and services as your organisation are
your market competition, and they way they sell needs to be taken into account. How does their
price and product differentiation impact you? How can you leverage this to reap better results and
get ahead of them?

The general public: Your organisation has a duty to satisfy the public. Any actions of your company must be
considered from the angle of the general public and how they are affected.