COMPREHENSIVE

LAND USE PLAN

(2021 – 2030)
MUNICIPALITY OF IBA,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Brief Profile of Iba ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 History ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Demographic Profile ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2.1 Historical Population Growth ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2.2 Barangay Population Information .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2.3 Age-Sex Structure .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 Population Distribution .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Geophysical Environment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

1.3.1 Geographical Location ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

1.3.2 Political Boundaries ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.3 Topography .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
1.4 Geology .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

1.4.1 Soils .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

1.4.2 Land Capability Classes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
1.5 Land Resources .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

1.5.1 Land Classification........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

1.5.2 Land Cover ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
1.5.3 National Integrated Protected Areas System ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
1.5.4 National Protected Areas for Agriculture and Agro-Industrial Development ............................................................................................................................................... 32
1.5.5 Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
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1.5.6 Mineral Resources ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

1.5.7 Hydrology and Water Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
1.5.8 Ecosystems Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
1.5.9 Climate ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
1.5.10 Natural Hazards in the Municipality .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
1.5.11 Disaster Risk Assessment Results .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
1.5.12 Environmental Concerns ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 131
1.6 Social Sub-Sector ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 132

1.6.1 Social Sub-Sector: Education ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 132

1.7 Social Sub-Sector: Health and Sanitation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 139

1.7.1 Health Situation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 139

1.7.2 Burial Grounds .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 142
1.7.3 Sanitation Status ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 143
1.7.4 Solid Waste Management Practices .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 143
1.8 Social Sub-Sector: Housing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 147

1.8.1 Tenurial Status .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 147

1.8.2 Housing Units and Construction Materials................................................................................................................................................................................................. 148

1.8.3 Informal Settlements ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 148

1.9 Social Sub-Sector: Social Welfare Services ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 148

1.8.1 Social Welfare Services and Related Projects ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 149

1.9 Social Sub-Sector: Protective Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 151
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1.10 Social Sub-Sector: Sports and Recreation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 153

1.11 Economic Sub-Sector: Agriculture .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 154

1.11.1 Agriculture, Livestock and Poultry ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 154

1.11.2 Existing Fishing Grounds and Aquaculture Production ........................................................................................................................................................................... 155
1.11.3 Water Irrigation Systems ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 156
1.12 Economic Sub-Sector: Forestry ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 163

1.13 Economic Sub-Sector: Commerce and Trade.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 168

1.14 Economic Sub-Sector: Industry ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 169

1.15 Economic Sub-Sector: Mining ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 170

1.16 Economic Sub-Sector: Tourism ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 171

1.16.1 Man Made Tourism Destinations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 171

1.16.2 Natural and Environmental Tourism Resources and Activities ................................................................................................................................................................ 172
1.16.3 Cultural Tourism Resources and Activities .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 172
1.17 Infrastructure Sub-Sector: Transportation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 173

1.18 Infrastructure Sub-Sector: Power ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 176

1.19 Infrastructure Sub-Sector: Water ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 177

Chapter 2. Existing Land Use Studies ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 178

2.1 Existing Land Uses ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 178

2.2 Urban Land Use Patterns .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 179

2.3 Land Use Trends ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 182

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2.4 Water Uses ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 182

2.5 Land Use Issues and Concerns .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 186

2.6 Development Potentials and Opportunities ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 187

2.7 Functional Role of the Municipality .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 188

2.7.1 Role in Zambales Province ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 189

2.7.2 Role in Central Luzon ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 189

Chapter 3. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 190

3.1 Vision and Mission ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 190

3.2 Goals and Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 191

3.3 General Development Strategies ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 195

3.4 Spatial Strategies and Planning Concepts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 195

3.5 Land Suitability Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 197

3.6 Structure Plan .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 198

3.7 Proposed Land Use Plan .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 200

3.8 Proposed Water Use Plan ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 206

3.9 Proposed Overlay Uses .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 207

3.10 Plan Implementation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 207

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Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES
MUNICIPALITY OF IBA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

MESSAGE
It is with great pride that we celebrate the formulation of the first Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Iba. This
set of plans serves as a testament of the hard work and dedication of each and every elected official and employee who persevere for the
improvement of the LGU. This reflects the lasting commitment of our local government for sustainable development.

Embedded in this CLUP are holistic spatial strategies for the overall development of Iba, ensuring that we are able to balance all
sectoral needs and demands, such as social welfare, education, health, agriculture, commerce and trade, industry, environment and
utilities. The CLUP has meticulously considered projections to ensure that for the next 10 years, the local government is able to fulfill
the needs of its residents as well as the larger province and region.

Through the people centered processes employed in the crafting of this plan, this CLUP is the embodiment of our municipality’s
aspirations and our long-term vision. This plan presents the framework for the upliftment of the poor, wealth generation, industry
development, mobility and connectivity, environmental sustainability, heritage conservation and disaster resilience.

With support from the legislative branch of Iba, the executive managers, barangay officials, community organizations and all
Ibanians, we shall soon see its fruition – as manifested in the improvement in the quality of lives of all our residents.

Mabuhay Iba!

HON. JUN RUNDSTEDT C. EBDANE

Municipal Mayor
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Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES
MUNICIPALITY OF IBA
OFFICE OF THE VICE MAYOR

MESSAGE

The legislative branch of Iba has been fully supportive in the pursuit of our first ever Comprehensive Land Use Plan. We believe
that in fulfilling the local government’s mandate to regulate and promote growth in our municipality a CLUP should be the foundation.
This CLUP shall provide the logical spatial structure of our municipality whilst maintaining balance among all interests pertaining to
the use of land, carefully considering its characteristics as well as the needs of future generations.

This Comprehensive Land Use Plan further binds the executive and the legislative branch of our local government, ensuring the
complementation in our respective work. The policy recommendations set herein shall serve as one of our primary references in the
crafting of priority legislative measures.

With our persistence and unwavering passion to serve, we in the legislative are fully committed to ensure the implementation of
this ten-year plan for the benefit of all Ibanians.

HON. IRENE MANIQUIZ BINAN

Municipal Vice Mayor
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Chapter 1. Brief Profile of Iba

CHAPTER 1. Brief Profile of Iba

1.1. History

Another memorable event was when WWII broke out, the Japanese invading
The municipality of Iba, was founded in 1611 as the village of Paynawen, by the forces conducted a devastating bombing run on December 8, 1941 at Iba Airfield which
Order of Augustinian Recollect priests led by Fray Rodrigo de San Miguel. The village resulted to the annihilation of both civilians and US forces stationed in the area. The
constantly moved from one place to another until it settled along the banks of Bancal Japanese imperial army continued their onslaught and later on established their garrison
River, where a fort was built to serve as its primary structure for defense. in the Poblacion of Iba.

There were no available records as to when Paynawen was renamed Iba, but old Originally, the municipality was comprised of forty-five (45) sitios, eight (8)
folks believed, the town was named after a sour fruit called “Iba.” The story happened barrios and one (1) poblacion. By virtue of Presidential Decrees of then President
during the early days of Spanish colonization. It was told, that while most of the Marcos on October 1974, Presidential Decree 86 and Presidential Decree 86-A, the
Spaniards were busy establishing the town, one of their men sneaked out from the group poblacion was subdivided into six (6) zonal districts, and all sitios were integrated to their
and curiously wandered around the village of the locals. Along the way, he saw a group mother barangay.
of people, who incidentally were eating a certain kind of soft fruit. This particular
Spaniard, being stranger to the place, approached them and asked the name of the place,
but because of language differences, the natives thought, he was asking the name of the Because of Iba’s strategic location and centrality in relation to the other
fruit they were eating, immediately, they replied “Iba…Iba…Iba…” from then on, this municipalities of the province, it has become the permanent seat of the provincial
small pueblo was named Iba. government of Zambales.

The village was comprised mainly of Zambals who originated from the Celebes,
as its early settlers with Ilocanos and Aetas as the early migrants to the town. It should 1.2. Demographic Profile
be noted that through the course of the transformation of Iba, the Aetas migrated near
Mount Pinatubo. 1.2.1. Historical Population Growth

Eventually, other ethnic groups such as the Tagalog and Ilocanos migrated, Historical population growth is the increase in the number of individuals in a
occupied and formed their own settlements on the southern portion of the province.
population over a period of time.
They later on inter-married with the Zambals and became the ancestors of this present
generation.
As can be seen in Table 1.1 the population of Iba has increased at a steady pace
The municipality has been home to several historical events, one of which was from 4,482 as documented in 1903, 29,221 in 1990, 50,506 in 2015 (PSA 2015) and to
during the declaration of the establishment of the Zambales Province on August 28, 54,678 in 2020 (computed using the 2015 Annual Population Growth Rate APGR rate
1901, by the Second Philippine Commission, headed by William Howard Taft at St. of 1.6%).
Augustine Cathedral.

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2010 46,761 2,417 1.09 534,443 41,358 2.98

While the population of Iba has increased considerably since 1903, the rates at 2015 50,506 3,277 1.60 590,848 56,405 1.93
which this has occurred has varied between different censal years. 2016 51,314 808 1.60
2017
The most significant increase was experienced during the censal years of 2000 52,135 821 1.60
– 2007 in which the APGR stood at 5.57%, leading to a 28.8% increase of the 2000
2018
population of 34,678 to the 2007 population of 44,344 or a total increase of 9,666. 52,855 722 1.38
2019
Using the PSA data derived from the most recent censal period of 2015 to 2018, 53,586 729 1.38
the population of Iba has increased from 50,506 (PSA 2015) to 52,855 (Municipal 2020
Household Data 2018), with an APGR of 1.38% for an equivalent of 2,351 additional 54,326 739 1.38
population. Likewise, using the most recent APGR, the Municipality of Iba was Source: NSO/PSA 2015
projected to have a population of 54,326 by the year 2020. *2016 – 2017 computations projected based on 2015 APGR of 1.6%
2018
Table 1.1 Historical Population Growth
Province of Zambales In comparing Iba’s 2015 APGR of 1.6%, to that of Zambales province, the larger
Municipality of Iba Central Luzon region, and that of the country for the same period, it can be observed
Year Annual Annual that the annual growth of Iba for 2015 has relatively been lower than the bigger political
Population Increase Growth Rate Population Increase Growth and administrative jurisdictions.
(%) Rate (%)
1903 4,482 59,930 Table 1.2 Municipal, Provincial, Regional, and National Population Growth Rate
1918 5,452 970 1.31 83,750 23,820 2.14 Municipal Annual Growth Rate
1939 8,299 2,847 2.02 106,945 23,195 1.23 Year
Population Increase Municipal Provincial Regional National
1948 9,741 1,442 1.8 138,536 31,591 2.69
1990 29,221 2.33
1960 14,555 4,814 3.4 168,112 29,576 1.72
235,249 3.34 1995 31,503 2,282 1.56 0.98 1.69 2.32
1970 19,521 4,966 2.98 67,137
1975 21,020 1,499 1.49 269,171 33,922 2.74 2000 34,678 3,175 2.02 2.03 3.21 2.36
1980 22,791 1,771 1.63 287,607 18,436 1.33 2007 44,344 9,666 5.57 1.79 2.35 2.04
1990 29,221 6,430 2.52 369,665 82,058 2.54 2010 46,761 2,417 1.09 2.11* 2.14* 1.9*
1995 31,503 2,282 1.56 389,512 19,847 0.98 2015 50,506 3,745 1.60 1.93 1.95 1.72
2000 34,678 3,175 2.02 433,542 44,030 2.32 2018 52,855 2,351 1.38
2007 44,344 9,666 5.57 493,085 59,543 1.79 Source: NSO/PSA data 1990 – 2015, Municipal Household Data 2018

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Table 1.3 Regional and Provincial Population and Growth Rate San Marcelino 1st 5.70% 33,665 6% 31,879
Average Average San Narciso 2nd 4.80% 28,360 5% 26,966
Year Region III Annual Zambales Annual 2nd 9.80% 58,151 10% 53,867
Santa Cruz
Growth Rate Growth Rate
1990 6,338,590 - 369,665 - Subic 1st 17.70% 104,771 17% 89,724
1995 6,932,570 1.69% 389,512 0.98% Total 590,848 534,443
2000 8,204,742 3.21% 433,542 2.03% Source: PSA 2015, 2010
2007 9,709,177 2.35% 493,085 1.79%
2010 10,137,737 2.14% 534,443 2.11% 1.2.2. Barangay Population Information
2015 11,218,177 1.95% 590,848 1.93%
Source: NSO/PSA data 1990 – 2015 Among the fourteen (14) barangays of Iba, Barangay Palanginan (Palanginan-
Tambak) has had the largest population size with 10,413 followed by Barangay Amungan
In comparison to other municipalities within the jurisdiction of Zambales
(9,017), San Agustin (5,609) and Bangantalinga (4,759).
Province, the Municipality of Iba was the 4th most populated local government unit in
the province of Zambales with 9% share of the provincial population (excluding the
In contrast, The least populated barangays are Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay), with
highly urbanized city of Olongapo), as of 2015. Those with the largest shares being Subic
a population of 415, Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) with 523 and Zone 6 Poblacion
with 17.7%, and Castillejos with 11%. The municipalities with the lowest population
(Baytan) with 690. These barangays, though urban in classification are constrained with
shares being San Felipe with 3.90%, Cabangan with 4.30%, and Candelaria with 4.60%.
limited land size and low density use.

Table 1.4 Population Share of Municipalities to Zambales Province (2010-2015)

Due to the lack of a household census, such as a more updated Community
Population Population Based Monitoring System (CBMS), the data reflected in the succeeding graphs and
City/Municipality District 2015 2010
Share Share
figures on population reflect data from the 2015 census.
Botolan 2nd 9.80% 57,707 10% 54,434
Cabangan 2nd 4.30% 25,163 4% 23,082
Table 1.5 Population Size per Barangay
Candelaria 2nd 4.60% 27,174 5% 25,020
Population
Castillejos 1st 11.00% 64,841 9% 48,845 Municipality / Barangays Households
(2015)
Iba 2nd 8.50% 50,506 9% 46,761 Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) 2,136 521
Masinloc 2nd 8.10% 47,719 8% 44,342 Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa) 860 210
Olongapo 1st — 233,040 41% 221,178 Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) 415 101
2nd 5.90% 34,947 6% 33,286 Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) 523 128
Palauig
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) 1,611 393
San Antonio 2nd 5.90% 34,661 6% 34,217
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) 690 168
San Felipe 2nd 3.90% 23,183 4% 22,020
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Bangantalinga 4,759 1,161 Figure 1.1 Household Population by Urban and Rural Barangays
Dirita Baloguen 3,162 771 With the average household size for the municipality standing at 4.1 per
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan 2,987 729 household (PSA 2018 Quick Stat average for Zambales Province ), Palanginan has the
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) 10,413 2,540 most number of households with 2,540, closely followed by Amungan with 2,199, and
San Agustin 5,609 1,368 San Agustin with 1,368.
Santa Barbara 4,345 1,060
Santo Rosario 3,979 970 In contrast, the barangay with the least number of households are Zone 3
Total 50,506 12,319 Poblacion (Botlay) with 101, Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan), and Zone 6 Poblacion
Source: PSA 2015 (QuickStat 2018) (Baytan).

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

2015 Population Number of Households

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1.2.3. Age – Sex Structure 50-54 1217 1151 2,368

55-59 992 973 1,965
The Age-Sex Structure describes the composition of a population as determined 60-64 762 832 1,594
by the number or proportion of males and females in each age category. It is the 65-69 593 614 1,207
cumulative result of past trends in fertility, mortality, and migration. 70-74 290 390 680
75-79 160 298 458
As can be seen in the PSA 2015 data on population by age and sex, the median
80 and over 148 326 474
age of the population stands at 25 years, which means that half of the population was
Total 25077 24961 50,038
younger than 25 years.
Source: PSA 2015 Data
In terms of population size per age category, those belonging to the age bracket
Age dependency ratios express the relationships between three major age
5-9 years comprise the largest share of the population, with around 11%. Similarly the
groups, 0-15 (young dependents), 16-64 (working age), and 65 years old and above (old
cumulative age group with the largest share is the core school going population or the 5-
dependents).
19 age group, which has a 33% share of the total municipal population.
In analyzing the municipality’s population using age dependency ratios, Iba has
Table 1.6 Population by Age and Sex
a dependency ratio of 58.78% which indicates that per 100 of the working population,
Sex there are around 59 dependents, of which around 50 are young dependents and about
Age Range
Male Female Total 9 are old dependents.
Under 1 510 484 994
1-4 2257 2150 4407
5-9 2734 2619 5,353
10-14 2573 2378 4,951
15-19 2549 2369 4,918
20-24 2129 2133 4,262
25-29 1895 1993 3,888
30-34 1759 1781 3,540
35-39 1656 1650 3,306
40-44 1426 1397 28,232
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Based on Figure 1.2, the municipality of Iba exhibits a slightly expansive

80 and over pyramid. The municipality’s base population has been growing at a steady rate but not
75-79 as significant to imply a sudden increase in population that would immediately affect
70-74
public service demand. With factors such as migration, fertility and mortality rates
65-69
affecting population growth, the population structure of Iba is affected by job availability,
60-64
55-59 potential for businesses, and availability of more specialized services among others.
50-54
45-49 Table 1.7 Population Composition by School-Age, Working Age, Dependent Age
Age Range

40-44 Group and Sex, 2015

35-39 Sex
30-34 Male Female
Age Group Both Sexes Ratio
25-29 No % No %
20-24 School Going Population 20,062 51% 49% 1.05
15-19 10,268 51% 9,794
Pre School (3-6) 4,375 49% 1.06
10-14 2,248 2,127
Elementary (7-12) 6,172 51% 49% 1.05
5-9
Secondary (13-18) 5,991 3,154 52% 3,018 48% 1.08
1-4
Tertiary (19-22) 3,524 3,117 50% 2,874 50% 0.99
Under 1
Working Age (15-64) 31,514 1,749 50% 1,775 50% 1.01
-15.00% -10.00% -5.00% 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 15,812 15,702
Labor Force (15 and over) 34,333 50% 50% 0.98
Percentage of Total Population Dependent Population 18,524 17,003 50% 17,330 50% 1.00
Young (0-14) 15,705 9,265 51% 9,259 49% 1.06
Male Female
Old (65 and over) 2,819 8,074 42% 7,631 58% 0.73
Source: LGU Data 1,191 1,628
Figure 1.2 Age Pyramid 2015

A population pyramid, describes the complex social narrative of a population As shown in the table above, the municipality of Iba is characterized by a large
through its shape. It is used to evaluate the extent of development for a given population working age population with 31,514 or 63% of the total population. However, though
and to make predictions about the types of services that population will need such as the said figure is relatively large, there are other variables such as labor participation,
education, health, employment and the like. underemployment, and engagement in entrepreneurial activities which would dictate
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20,000 facilities within the two-kilometer radius from the barangay hall. Interdependence of
18,000 urban and rural communities. The study of urban and rural populations in Iba is critical
16,000 as this provides a better understanding of the interdependence between both.
14,000
Table 1.8 Population by Barangay, by Sex
Population

12,000
Sex
10,000 Municipality/Barangay Total
Male Female
8,000 Iba 50,038 25,077 24,961
6,000 Urban
4,000 Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) 2,120 1,061 1,059
2,000 Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa) 822 418 404
- Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) 415 198 217
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) 523 263 260
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) 1,591 805 786
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) 690 345 345
Rural
Amungan 9,014 4,543 4,471
Age Group Male Female Bangantalinga 4,759 2,373 2,386
Dirita Baloguen 3,150 1,612 1,538
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan 2,982 1,514 1,468
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) 10,052 4,983 5,069
Figure 1.3 Population Composition by School-Age, Working-Age, Dependent-Age San Agustin 5,609 2,797 2,812
Groups and Sex, 2015 Santa Barbara 4,345 2,190 2,155
Santo Rosario 3,966 1,975 1,991
Source: 2015 Census of Population and Housing
1.2.4. Population Distribution
In the application of the criteria set by the NSCB in Resolution No.9 s.2003, all
1.2.4.1. Urban and Rural Population zones in the Poblacion are considered urban, while the remaining barangays are rural in
nature. While the NSCB method of classification has been operationalized in the
categorization of barangays, it should be noted that there are rural barangays which have
Based on the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Resolution No. experienced rapid commercialization and growth of built up spaces.
9 s. 2003, a barangay is considered urban if it has a population size of 5,000 or more; if
a barangay has at least one establishment with a minimum of 100 employees; or if a For the whole municipality, the most populated barangays are Palanginan
barangay has 5 or more establishments with a minimum of 10 employees, and 5 or more (Palanginan-Tambak) with 10,052 and Amungan with 9,014 and San Agustin with 5,609.

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1.2.4.2. Urbanization Level

1.2.4.3. Population Density and Built-up Density
Urbanization is defined as growth in the proportion of population living in urban
areas which takes place when there is development. Increase in population due to Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per
migration typically occurs in areas where there are economic activities/opportunities. square kilometre or square hectare, and which may include or exclude uninhabitable
areas.
Based on the data presented in the table below, the level of urbanization for the
municipality has slowed down from 13% to 12% in a period of 5 years from 2010 to
It can be observed in the table below that the population density is highest in
2015. Further the said data expresses a more significant population increase in the rural
Brgy Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa) with 132 per hectare, followed by Zone 4 Poblacion
barangays as compared to the urban barangays. This is further supported by the tempo
(Sagapan) with74.40, and Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) with 74.24. The lowest remain in
of urbanization for the same period, reflected in the table below, which stands at -0.18%.
Santa Barbara with 0.51, San Agustin with 1.14, and Amungan with 1.47 per hectare.
Table 1.9 Tempo and Level of Urbanization
Average With regards density for all barangays as clustered into urban and rural
Average 5- Level of categorization, on the average, all urban barangays have a notably higher density at 29.34
Yearly
Municipal Population Year Tempo Urbanization per hectare, while all rural barangays have a density of 2.10 hectares.
Year Population
of (%)
Growth Rate
Urbanization
Urban Rural Total Urban Rural Municipal Given the land size of Iba and its 2015 population, the municipality had a 2015
2010 6,201 40,560 46,761 13% density of 2.37 per hectare. Using the population projection for 2020, the density is
2015 6,235 44,271 50,506 0.11 1.83 -0.18% 12% projected to stand at 2.55 per hectare.
Source: PSA 2015 (QuickStat 2018)
CLUP TWG GIS Computations 2019
Table 1.10 Population Density by Barangay
If urbanization was to be based on the figures above, it would appear that the Population
rate of urbanization has slowed down by 1%. However, it should be considered that the Density
Population Gross Area
said accumulated increase in the population growth among rural barangays can be Barangays % (Gross
(2015) in has
Barangay
attributed to those barangays which have urban-like characteristics such as Palanginan
Area) has
which has the highest share of the population.
Urban Barangays 6,235 212.51 1.00% 29.34
Zone 1 Poblacion
82.00
(Libaba) 2,136 0.38% 26.05
Zone 2 Poblacion
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Zone 3 Poblacion
5.90
(Botlay) 415 0.03% 70.34
Zone 4 Poblacion
7.03
(Sagapan) 523 0.03% 74.40
Zone 5 Poblacion
(Bano) 1,611 21.70 0.10% 74.24
Zone 6 Poblacion
(Baytan) 690 89.37 0.42% 7.72
Rural Barangays 44,271 21,125.91 99.00% 2.10
Amungan 9,017 6,118.63 28.67% 1.47
Bangantalinga 4,759 648.70 3.04% 7.34
Dirita Baloguen 3,162 252.38 1.18% 12.53
Lipay-Dingin-
Panibuatan 2,987 164.83 0.77% 18.12
Palanginan
448.33
(Palanginan-Tambak) 10,413 2.10% 23.23
San Agustin 5,609 4,913.85 23.03% 1.14
Santa Barbara 4,345 8,485.53 39.77% 0.51
Santo Rosario 3,979 93.66 0.44% 42.48
Total 50,506 21,338.42 71.33% 2.37
Source: PSA 2015 (QuickStat 2018)
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1.2.4.4. Labor Force 1.2.4.6. Population Projection and Estimates

As per the 2015 PSA census, out of the total population of the Municipality of Population projections are a vital source of information for decision makers as
Iba, there are 34,333 above the age of 15, or the segment of the population belonging to projections describe the future characteristics of the population, such as age, sex, or
the productive age. Of which only 31,514 are to be considered as part of the labor force education level. All of which being vital to determining the level of needs and demands
or those who are either employed or are actively seeking work. of the future population.

Using regional data as reference, Central Luzon has one of the lowest The annual population growth rate for the period 2010 – 2015 stands at 2.95%.
employment rates, with 93.7%. The three main sectors with the largest share of It should also be noted that the population growth rate for the municipality for the period
employment in the region being services, agriculture and industry sector. For the period 2000-2010 was relatively higher compared to the provincial, regional and national growth
2010 – 2017, there was a 15.5% growth in labor productivity at current prices for the rates.
whole of Region III, with agriculture and fishing growing by 25.8%, industry by 6.8% and
services by 14.3% (PSA July 2018). In utilizing the geometric projection formula, the population of Iba is seen to
stand at 62,040 by the year 2029 (Table 1.9) with around 14,693 households.
Using the rule of 70, the doubling time for the municipality is at around 35 years, hence,
1.2.4.5. Overseas Workers the 2018 population is seen to double by the year 100,000 mark by the year 2053.

Again, with reference to existing regional data, of the 2.3 M total Overseas Table 1.11. Population Projection
Filipino Workers, around 14.3% or 328,900 are from Central Luzon. The said figure
Year Population Increase No. of Households
denotes that around 2.9% of the total population from Central Luzon are employed 2015 (Base
abroad for long term and short-term contracts. (PSA 2019) 50,506
Year) 12,319
2016 51,314 808 12,516
PSA data similarly shows that around 25% of OFWs are employed in Saudi
Arabia, while 15.7% are employed in United Arab Emirates. It should be noted that 2017 52,135 821 12,716
there was no available municipal data on OFWs as of the writing of the CLUP. 2018 52,855 719 12,891
2019 53,584 729 13,069
2020 54,323 739 13,250
2021 55,073 750 13,432
2022 55,833 760 13,618
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2025 58,177 792 14,189

2026 58,979 803 14,385
2027 59,793 814 14,584
2028 60,619 825 14,785
2029 61,455 837 14,989
2030 62,303 848 15,196
Source: PSA 2015 (QuickStat 2018)
Household number computed at 4.1 (PSA QuickStat, April 2018)

70,000

60,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

0
2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029
(Base
Year)

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Total Projected Population Projection

Table 1.10 provides the total projected population for the municipality, as well as the disaggregated data by barangay for the year 2016-2030. Using the 1.38% APGR, it can be
seen that by the end of the planning period Barangay Palanginan-Tambak will have the largest population among all barangays with 12,845, closely followed by .Amungan with 11,123,
and San Agustin with 6,919. For the población barangays, it is projected that all of which will have an accumulated total of 7,691. In which Barangay Zone 3, Barangay Zone 4 and
Barangay Zone 6 will have the lowest population for the municipality with 512, 645 and 851 respectively.

Table 1.10. Projected Population by Barangay (2016-2029)

Projected Population
Population Participation
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
(2015) Rate

Total 50,506 1.00 51,314 52,135 52,855 53,584 54,323 55,073 55,833 56,604 57,385 58,177 58,979 59,793 60,619 61,455 62,303
Urban Barangays
Zone 1
Poblacion 0.04
(Libaba) 2,136 2,170 2,205 2,235 2,266 2,297 2,329 2,361 2,394 2,427 2,460 2,494 2,529 2,564 2,599 2,635
Zone 2
Poblacion 0.02
(Aypa) 860 874 888 900 912 925 938 951 964 977 991 1,004 1,018 1,032 1,046 1,061
Zone 3
Poblacion 0.01
(Botlay) 415 422 428 434 440 446 453 459 465 472 478 485 491 498 505 512
Zone 4
Poblacion 0.01
(Sagapan) 523 531 540 547 555 563 570 578 586 594 602 611 619 628 636 645
Zone 5
Poblacion 0.03
(Bano) 1,611 1,637 1,663 1,686 1,709 1,733 1,757 1,781 1,805 1,830 1,856 1,881 1,907 1,934 1,960 1,987
Zone 6
Poblacion 0.01
(Baytan) 690 701 712 722 732 742 752 763 773 784 795 806 817 828 840 851
Urban Sub
6,235 0.12
Total 6,335 6,436 6525 6,615 6,706 6,799 6,893 6,988 7,084 7,182 7,281 7,382 7,483 7,587 7,691
Rural Barangays
9,017 0.18 9,161 9,308 9,436 9,567 9,699 9,832 9,968 10,106 10,245 10,386 10,530 10,675 10,822 10,972 11,123

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0.09
Bangantalinga 4,759 4,835 4,913 4,980 5,049 5,119 5,189 5,261 5,334 5,407 5,482 5,557 5,634 5,712 5,791 5,871

0.06
Dirita Baloguen 3,162 3,213 3,264 3,309 3,355 3,401 3,448 3,496 3,544 3,593 3,642 3,692 3,743 3,795 3,847 3,901

Lipay-Dingin- 0.06
Panibuatan 2,987 3,035 3,083 3,126 3,169 3,213 3,257 3,302 3,348 3,394 3,441 3,488 3,536 3,585 3,635 3,685
Palanginan
(Palanginan- 0.21
Tambak) 10,413 10,580 10,749 10,897 11,048 11,200 11,355 11,511 11,670 11,831 11,994 12,160 12,328 12,498 12,670 12,845

5,609 0.11
San Agustin 5,699 5,790 5,870 5,951 6,033 6,116 6,201 6,286 6,373 6,461 6,550 6,640 6,732 6,825 6,919

4,345 0.09
Santa Barbara 4,415 4,485 4,547 4,610 4,673 4,738 4,803 4,870 4,937 5,005 5,074 5,144 5,215 5,287 5,360

0.08
Santo Rosario 3,979 4,043 4,107 4,164 4,221 4,280 4,339 4,399 4,459 4,521 4,583 4,647 4,711 4,776 4,842 4,908
Rural Sub Total 0.88
44,271.00 44,979 45,699 46330 46,969 47,617 48,274 48,940 49,616 50,301 50,995 51,698 52,412 53,135 53,868 54,612
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1.3. Geophysical Environment

1.3.1. Geographical Location

Iba is located at the western coast of Zambales province, at the coordinates of

119 degrees – 58 minutes east longitude and 15 degrees – 19 minutes north latitude. It
is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Palauig, on the west by the West
Philippine Sea, on the east by Tarlac Province and on the south, by the Municipality of
Botolan.

Fronting the West Philippine Sea, its coastline has a total span of 12.70 km.
from its northern boundary of Bagsit River down to its southern limit of Bancal River.

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1.3.2. Political Boundaries Table 1.11. Total Land Area of Iba Barangays
Classification
Gross Area
Iba is bounded to the north by Palauig, to the south by Botolan, to the west by Barangay % (Coastal/Non-
(in has)
the West Philippine Sea and to the east by the municipality of San Jose, Tarlac. coastal)
Urban 212.52 1.00%
Being the seat of the provincial capital, the municipality of Iba sits strategically Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) 82.00 0.38% Non-Coastal
accessible to all municipalities of the province, from the northernmost LGU of Santa 6.51 Non-Coastal
Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa) 0.03%
Cruz (48.44 kilometers) to Olongapo which sits at the southernmost tip of the province
Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) 5.90 0.03% Non-Coastal
(85.29 kilometers). With the existing presence of commercial centers, tourist
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) 7.03 0.03% Non-Coastal
destinations and government institutions in the municipality, the expansion of economic
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) 21.70 0.10% Non-Coastal
activities continue to expand in Iba.
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) 89.37 0.42% Non-Coastal
For planning purposes, and pending the resolution of boundary disputes with Rural 21,125.90 99.00%
neighboring municipalities, the GIS derived data which is more comparable to the 2018
Amungan 6,118.63 28.67% Coastal
forest land use plan computations shall be utilized as reference. As such, Iba has a total
Bangantalinga 648.70 3.04% Coastal
land area of 21.338 km2 or 21,338.43 has.
Dirita Baloguen 252.38 1.18% Non-Coastal
The nearest cities to Iba are San Fernando Pampanga, which serves as the Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan 164.83 0.77% Coastal
regional center of central Luzon, at roughly 178.63 kilometers to the east – southeast. Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) 448.33 2.10% Coastal
Tarlac City, Tarlac at 200 kilometers to the east – northeast. San Carlos, Pangasinan at 4,913.85 Coastal
San Agustin 23.03%
117 kilometers to the north-northeast. Angeles, Pampanga at 157 kilometers to the east-
Santa Barbara 8,485.53 39.77% Non-Coastal
southeast. The distance to Manila stands at 239 kilometers to the Southeast.
Santo Rosario 93.66 0.44% Coastal
Iba is comprised of fourteen (14) barangays, six of which are located in the Total 21,338.43 100.00%
poblacion. Being a coastal municipality, Iba has a total span of 12.7 kilometers of Source: CLUP TWG GIS 2018
coastline, spanning from the northern boundary of Bagsit River down to the southern
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1.3.3. Topography

Topography is the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of

an area, particularly its surface characteristics. As applied to land use planning,
topography provides a quantitative description of the potentials and limitations of the
land within an area, enabling land use planning to become more effective and efficient.

The topography of Iba is characterized by a mixture of coastal plains to its west

and the Zambales mountain range to its east. The areas most suitable for
residential/settlements and agricultural production are those with 0-8.5% slope category,
these are mainly located in the coastal and western section of the municipality with a
plain or gently-rolling slope category. As can be seen in Table 1.12, Iba also has a total
of 12,210.53 has or 57.22% of its land having level to gently rolling slope category. Land
which is gently rolling to rolling comprises around 4,775.16 or around 22.38% of the
total land area, these can still be utilized for agriculture and residential/settlement
purposes provided that mitigating measures are placed to avoid the potential impact of
soil erosion especially in built up structures. Also to be noted are the areas within the
municipality that exhibit the mountainous slopes of the Zambales mountain ranges with
an accumulated 20.39 % of the total land area.

Table 1.12 Slope Category of the Municipality

Slope Category Land Area % Equivalent
0 – 8.5% (level to gently rolling) (hectares)
12,210.53 57.22%
8.6 – 16.5% (level to gently rolling) 4,775.16 22.38%
16.6 – 25.5% (gently rolling to rolling) 2,647.47 12.40%
 25.5% 1,705.26 7.99%
TOTAL 21,338.43 100%
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1.4. Geology

Undertaking land use planning entails a clear understanding of the earth, the
materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting
upon them. The geologic information presented below describes various key factors for
planning at the municipality – for efficient, secure, climate-adapted and sustainable land
use.

1.4.1. Soils

The soil types found in Iba vary from sandy to loam.

Sandy muddy soil can be found along the swamplands of Iba. These have higher
proportions of sand than clay and silt. These become firm when wet, while they become
loose when dry. When these soils leach nutrients they also tend to be more acidic.

Sandy soil can be found in the coastal barangays of the municipality, along its
western portion. These are often dry and nutrient deficient. They are porous and have
very little capacity to transport water from deep layers through capillary transport, making
them unsuitable for vegetation.

Sandy clay loam soil which is prevalent in almost all barangays are suitable to
rice, sugarcane, all types of vegetables. This soil type is generally well balanced but has
sand as a dominant component making them dense, structured and fertile, with balanced
water retention and porosity. The presence of this soil type in the municipality serves to
the advantage of the municipality as this enables the LGU to be more agriculturally
productive.

Clay loam or the presence of clay loam or red clay in Bangantalinga was noted,
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1.4.2. Land Capability Classes

The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) determines the Land
Capability using the Land Management Unit (LMU) approach. Through the land
management unit approach, various homogeneous blocks of land are grouped according
to their response under similar management, thereby, identifying the inherent capacity
of land to perform under a given use and sustain a desirable combination of plants and
animals. The LMU map is a delineation of a recurring pattern of similar landform and
material with relatively homogenous soil characteristics, qualities and land use/vegetation
which serves as a basis for resource information and suitability to different crops and
land uses.

As can be seen in Table 1.13, around 14,983.894 has of the municipality is

categorized as having similar mountainous characteristics, while 22% can be categorized
as broad alluvial plains which can be utilized for purposes of residential, agricultural and
commercial use, with minimal to no engineering measures necessary to conduct such.

Table 1.13 Land Capability

Land Management Unit Category Hectares %
Broad alluvial plains 4,700.85 22.03
Coastal 114.84 0.53%
Hills 1,657.99 7.77%
Mountains 14,983.84 70.22
Total 21,338.43 100%
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1.5. Land Resources Mangrove forests are critical ecosystems especially for coastal communities
given their function of stabilizing shorelines by slowing erosion and providing natural
1.5.1. Land Classification barriers that protect the coastal communities from natural disasters such as storm surges,
typhoons and flooding. Mangrove ecosystems can be observed in the coastal barangays
Utilizing data from the Land Classification map indicated in the Forest Land of Amungan, Lipay-Dingin, Palanginan, Panibuatan and San Agustin. These mangrove
Use Plan (FLUP) of the municipality, the forest reserves account to roughly 56.83% of forests account to around 13.41 hectares.
the total land area, with alienable and disposable land of the municipality accounting to
around 43.17%. Land allocated for crop production can be observed in those land which are
utilized for annual crop production, fishponds and perennial crops, with 2,838.62
Table 1.14 Land Classification hectares, 152.73 hectares, and 1,654.49 hectares respectively.
Land Classification Area (in hectares) %
Forest Reserve 12,127.53 56.83 Built up areas can be observed in 764.54 hectares which are mostly utilized for
Alienable/Disposable 9,210.90 43.17 residential/settlement and commercial use. These are mostly located along the major
Total 21,338.43 100 road networks of the municipality or near land allocated for agricultural production.
Source: FLUP, GIS derived computation
Table 1.15. Land Cover by Type
1.5.2. Land Cover Land Cover Area in hectares %
Annual Crop 2,838.62 13%
With reference to the 2015 land cover of the municipality, open forest and Built Up 764.52 4%
grasslands characterizes a majority of the land area, with 6,472.11 hectares and 6,766.26 Closed Forest 39.17 0%
hectares respectively, for a combined total of 13,238.37 hectares. Forest cover can be Fishpond 152.73 1%
classified as dipterocarp forest, pine forest, mangrove forest, beach type and molave Grassland 6,766.26 32%
forest. The dominant flora within the dipterocarp forest consist mainly of Almond, Inland water 403.37 2%
Mangrove forest 13.41 0%
Tanguile, Lauan, Guijo, Apitong, Palosapis, Almaciga, Makaasim and Yakal and other
Open forest 6,472.11 30%
species of hardwood and non- commercial species of trees.
Open/Barren 49.28 0%
Perennial Crop 1,654.49 8%
Iba’s forest cover are generally utilized for purposes of cultivation, agroforestry Shrubs 2,169.16 10%
and forest plantation with secondary/residual trees growing. It should also be noted that Total 21,323.12 100%
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Grassland, shrubs and wooded grassland are dominated by cogon, shrubs and
small-medium indigenous trees like Moraceae species which can be found near bodies
of water. Steep slopes have likewise been used for agro- forestry purposes, intercropped
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1.5.3. National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) diversified agricultural lands (sloping and alluvial), as well as potential agro-industriial
lands.
The NIPAS is the classification and administration of all designated protected With the abundance of agricultural land in Iba, maximizing agricultural
areas to maintain essential ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve potential remains as one of the key considerations in attaining economic development.
genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain As such the potential land for agricultural development must be ensured to improve
their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible. Based on RA 7586, the NIPAS both production volume and value.
Act aims to rationalize the management of all protected areas in the country. It should
be noted that there are no proclaimed areas under NIPAS for the municipality. 1.5.5. Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zones (SAFDZs)

1.5.4. National Protected Areas for Agriculture and Agro-Industrial The SAFDZs are identified areas within the NPAAAD that shall ensure efficient
Development (NPAAAD) and sustainable use for food, non-food production and agro-industrial development.
These lands have been identified by concerned national government agencies, their
The NPAAAD refers to agricultural areas identified by the national counterpart local government units together with respective farmers groups and
government that provide the most efficient agriculture and agro-industrial development fisherfolk. Lands identified under the SAFDZ are envisioned to be centers where fisheries
that contribute to sustainable growth and food security. As such, the NPAAAD covers and agriculture can be catalyzed, hence these areas shall have (i)competitive advantage in
all irrigated areas and all irrigable lands already covered by irrigation projects with firm cultivation, culture, production, processing of crops, animals and aquatic products due to
funding commitments together with alluvial plains that have been identified as highly agro-climactic and environmental conditions; (ii)strategically located for both
suitable for agricultural production regardless if these are irrigated or not. This shall also establishment and production as well as marketing, (iii)dominant presence of agrarian
include areas located at an elevation of five hundred (500) meters or above and have the reform communities (ARCs)
potential for growing semi-temperate and high value crops. These lands have been
identified to be reserved for the development of the agricultural and agro-industrial
economy of the locality, thereby contributing to national level food security. The
NPAAAD shall include all agricultural lands that are ecologically fragile and whose
alteration or conversion will result in serious environmental degradation.

As can be seen in the NPAAAD map of the municipality, though built-up areas
have expanded from the traditional urban core, to strategically located rural barangays,
it is to be noted that land allocated for agricultural use still remains significant. This is
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1.5.6. Mineral Resources 1.5.7. Hydrology and Water Resources

The general composition of Iba’s mineral resources can be classified according 1.5.7.1. Marine Waters
to the general ecosystems in which they are located. The municipality’s mountainous
region is composed of ultramatic rock that has been overlain by marine sedimentary With around 12.7 kilometers of coastline fronting the West Philippine Sea and
deposits, while the lowlands are composed of alluvial deposits that make the land suitable the two major river systems of the Bagsit and Bancal Rivers, Iba is well endowed with
for agricultural production. inland and marine resources that are currently utilized for tourism and agricultural
production.
Three different formations define the litho-stratigraphy of the town; Pre-tertiary
rock, Santa Cruz shale to recent alluvial deposits. The available surface waters are mainly those from river systems that form part
of the main watershed ecosystems, these vary from small capacity streams, main river
The pre-tertiary rocks consist of a complex mix of intrusive ultramatic rock systems and their tributaries and arteries that pass through the municipality until these
which form the basement complex. The main constituents of these rocks are Gabro, eventually drain into the West Philippine Sea. It should be noted that both Bagsit and
dunite and saxonite. Bancal rivers have sufficient flow and volume to meet the water demands of the
foreseeable future for ecotourism and irrigation purposes.
The Santa Cruz shale formation consists of sandstone and conglomeratic shale
of Upper Miocene Age overlying the lower most slopes of the basement rocks, the Other tributaries and ancillary river systems that traverse the municipality are
thickness of these rocks may reach 200 meters below the alluvial deposits. Balili River, Mambog River, San Agustin River, Banganalalang River, Bangcal River, and
Palanginan River (Tacar). Bagsit River has a recorded minimum and maximum
The recent alluvial deposits are mainly composed of sands and other alluvial discharge of 270 liter/second and 225,000 liter/second respectively and covers an
sediments which cover the alluvial plain and coastal areas. These sand deposits have a aggregate drainage area of 68 sq.km.
thickness that ranges from 10 meters to 30 meters, and are largely characterized by the
water bodies surrounding the town. The alluvial deposits may be divided into two types; It should be noted that through a previous feasibility study of water resources
Swampy silty-clayey muds extending roughly north east of the town and the recent sand conducted in the town, it was found out that Bancal river is affected by salt-water
and gravel deposits taking place southwestward. intrusion up to 2.50 km. from its mouth. It has a measured discharge of approximately
2,258 liter per second and covers an estimated drainage area of 224 square kilometers
with an estimated average annual surface run-off of 250 x 106 m3.

1.5.7.2. Watershed Physical Features

A watershed is an area of land that feeds all the water running below it and drains
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habitats for plants and animals are supported and protected, as these provide water for
plants and wildlife.

Iba has 5 watersheds, the largest of which being Tambac River Watershed with
12,262.98 hectares and Bagsit River Watershed 4,851.31.hectares other watersheds in
the municipality are the Amungan River subwatershed with 1,120.62 hectares,
Bangantalinga river subwatershed 1,179.65 hectares and Sto.Rosario River subwatershed
with 1,923.87 hectares.

Table 1.16 Watersheds and Sub watersheds by Area of Coverage

Watershed and Subwatershed Area %

Bagsit River Watershed 4,851.31 22.73

Amungan River Subwatershed 1,120.62 5.25

Bangantalinga River Subwatershed 1,179.64 5.52

Tambak River Watershed 12,262.98 57.46

Sto. Rosario River Subwatershed 1,923.87 9.015

Total 21,338.43 100

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1.5.7.3. Ground Water Resources 1.5.8. Ecosystems Analysis

The presence of ground water resources in settlements are essential as they 1.5.8.1. Forest Ecosystem
serve as a primary source of drinking water, irrigation and even industrial usage.
The forest ecosystem of Iba accounts for a total of 12,127.54 hectares or
In the municipality, there are numerous shallow-dug and drilled wells which 56.83% of the total land area. The timberland for the said forest ecosystems comprises
are utilized for residential and irrigation use, these are mainly seen in areas where land covered by the Bagsit River Watershed which has 1,944.65 hectares and Tambac
individual piped water services are unavailable and where irrigation facilities (NIA NIS river watershed with the largest with 10,182.88 hectares.
and CIS) have yet to be developed.
Table 1.17 Watersheds, Subwatersheds by Classification
It has been determined that the availability of ground water through pumping Watershed and Alienable and Area
is expected to be highest in the aquifers of recent alluvial deposit. The average thickness Timberland %
Subwatershed Disposable (Hectares)
of the aquifers estimated at around 20 meters, sufficient to support the existing dug and
drilled wells. However, it should be noted that ground water reserve is generally Bagsit River Watershed 2,906.66 1,944.65 4,851.31 22.73
influenced by precipitations, run-off evaporation, transpiration and effective infiltration, Amungan River
1,120.62 1,120.62 5.25
hence the existing threat of climate change especially prolonged dry spells to the Subwatershed
replenishment of aquifer reserves.
Bangantalinga River
1,179.64 1,179.64 5.53
Subwatershed
Aquifer recharge occurs mainly through rainfall, in which the estimated
Tambak River
effective average annual infiltration to ground water is at 590 mm to 970 mm this is 2,080.10 10,182.87 12,262.98 57.47
Watershed
mainly through seepage from the main rivers and temporary creeks during wet season.
Sto. Rosario River
In addition to the aquifer recharge through the said seepage, a direct infiltration of 1.18 1,923.87 1,923.87 9.01
Subwatershed
x 107 to 1.94 x 107 m3 of recharge water can readily be accepted, given the 20 km2 sandy
Total 9,210.89 12,127.52 21,338.43 100
surface in the municipality.
Source: Iba FLUP 2018
With regards spring water, only a single spring has been documented in Iba,
As part of the program of the national government, the Department of Natural
which is the Maghep Spring, located about 10 km. northeast of the Poblacion. The said
Resources spearheaded the National Greening Program (NGP) which targets the
spring has minimal discharge capacity with only a few liters per second.
planting of some 1.5 Billion trees, covering around 1.5 Million hectares for a period of
six years from 2011-2016. The LGU through the environment and natural resources
office has identified specific sites within the LGU to be included in the program, the said
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Table 1.18 Existing NGP Sites under CENRO 420.11 hectares operating in Sitios Minaisan, Tambac and Bitago, and the Association
Polygon Area Component/ of Planters (AOP) with 164 hectares which operates in Barangays Sta.Barbara,
Unq CD Location PO/ Contractor Palanginan and Amungan.
No. (Ha) Commodity

12-03719- So. Ulpoy, Primary crops planted within the tenured lands are Acacia auriculiformis &
1 14.37 ZUFA Urban
0586-0014 Iba, Zambales
mangium, Eucalyptus, Agoho, Mahogany and Ipil-ipil and other forest trees species. The
12-037101- So. Ulpoy, secondary crops planted are palay, eggplant, tomatoes, beans, gabi, camote, etc.
1 150 ZUFA Agroforestry
0587-0150 Iba, Zambales
Table 1.19` Forest land with CBFMA tenurial instruments
16-037106- So. Ulpoy,
1 96 ZUFA Timber
0112-0096 Iba, Zambales
Holder Tenure Location Area (has.) %
16-037106-
1 55.56 Sta. Barbara BFP Timber Zambales Sitios.
0113-0056
Upland Farmers Minaisan,
CBFMA 420.11 1.97
So. Ulpoy, Association Tambac &
17-037106- Iba, Zambales (ZUFA) Bitago
1 41.02 ZUFA Timber
0288-0041 Barangays
Zambales
Association of Sta. Barbara,
CBFMA 164 0.77
18-037106-
So. Ulpoy, Planters (AOP) Palanginan,
1 41 Iba, Zambales ZUFA Timber & Amungan
0162-0041
Grand Total
584.11 2.74
15-037106- So. Ulpoy, Tenured
1 250 FHG Indigenous
0129-0200 Iba, Zambales Source: FLUP 2018
So. Ulpoy,
15-037106- 1.5.8.2. Coastal Ecosystem
1 200 Iba, Zambales FHG Fast Growing
0150- 0200
So. Ulpoy, Coastal and estuarine ecosystems provide a wide range of goods and services,
15-037106- Iba, Zambales
1 357 FHG Fruit Trees many of which provide material benefits such as food supply, regulation of water-quality
0131-0357
Zambales processes, storm protection, and carbon storage.
Source: FLUP 2018
In the context of Iba, the main use of coastal ecosystems is for economic gains.
There are only two (2) identified community-based forest management tenure Currently, its fishing industry serves as a core source of income for a significant portion
agreements with private sector partners in the municipality, totaling to around 584.11 of its households. Its fishing industry can be classified into deep-sea fishing, which is
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done in an area of 190.5 hectares of municipal waters while inland water fishing is done plains, as these have been a stable source of income for a significant portion of
in around 90 hectares of both brackish and fresh water areas of Iba. households.

Though deep-sea fishing is considered as a main source of income it should be Apart from the domesticated animals and farm animals such as dogs, cats,
noted that the absence of support facilities such as cold storage and fish ports hinder the poultry, goats, cattle and hogs, there are also rare fauna in the municipality. To some
continued development of the industry, especially the fisherfolk who depend on marine extent, species of horn pigeon doves, ovials, wild duck and hip fishers are still present,
waters for their income. Likewise competition from larger fishing vessels that access Iba’s but are facing threats of extinction.
marine waters also contribute to the dwindling supply of open sea catch.

As per inland fishing, most fishponds are situated in the coastal communities
of Brgys. Amungan, Bangantalinga, Lipay-Dingin, Palanginan, San Agustin and Sto.
Rosario while fresh water fishing is generally located in barangays Sta. Barbara and
Palanginan. Aqua culture mostly involves milkfish or the local “bangus”, tilapia and tiger
prawns. For deep sea fishing the most common catch include tuna, squid, anchovy, scad,
mackerel and grouper.

Aside from providing protection to coral reefs against upland erosion, the
mangrove forests along the coastline of four (4) barangays of San Agustin, Amungan,
Lipay Dingin Panibuatan and Palanginan also serves as sanctuary for other aquatic
resources. Varieties of Nipa (Nypa fruticans), Bakauan-lalaki (Rhizophora apiculata),
Saging-saging (Aegiceras corniculatum), Bungalon (Avicennia marina) and Kalapini
(Pluchea indica) abound in these mangrove forests.

1.5.8.3. Biodiversity

The flora in the municipality is composed of different species of flowers broad

leaf and semi-deciduous trees, these can be observed in the timberlands and watershed
areas of the municipality. Grass lands are occupied by different varieties of grass such as
bamboo, buho, kawayan kiling, and rattan. Unattended areas within the municipality
have also exhibited the presence of cogon and talahib. Fruit trees, cash crops and other
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1.5.9. Climate 1.5.9.2. Temperature

Climate is the average weather in a place over many years. In comparison to Temperature is the hotness or coldness expressed in terms of various units such
weather which may change in just a few hours, climate takes hundreds, thousands and as Celsius. In the context of the Philippines, a relatively agricultural country, higher
even millions of years to change. Understanding climate is key in ensuring sustained local temperatures have been known to substantially reduce key foundations of economic
economic development, coupled with increased resilience to weather related development such as agricultural and industrial production, and economic growth in
disturbances. general.

On the aspect of local economic development, climate affects food security The temperature in the municipality ranges from 22O Centigrade to 35 O
especially patterns and types of agricultural production, health, and the vulnerability of Centigrade, with the higher temperatures felt during the dry season during the months
local communities. With the prevailing threats of climate change, and the existing of March to May.
geophysical conditions of the municipality, Iba is further challenged to ensure that the
municipality is capable of ensuring resilience and adaptive capacity of its communities. 1.5.9.3. Relative Humidity

The municipality belongs to Type 1 Climate with a distinct wet and dry season. Relative humidity refers to the moisture content such as water vapor of the
The dry season is usually occurring from November to April, while the wet season atmosphere expressed as a percentage of the amount of moisture that can be retained
usually occurs from June to October. by the atmosphere at a given temperature without condensation.

1.5.9.1. Rainfall The annual percentage humidity is not very high standing at around 80% due to
the duration of the dry season.
Rainfall is one of the more important factors that defining climate. It is critical
in the replenishment of watershed systems, ground water and aquifers that are all 1.5.9.4. Prevailing Wind
essential for drinking and irrigation. However, excess rainfall can also be a cause of
flooding, loss of property and/or lives, as well as crop damage. Excessive rainfall can also Prevailing winds are winds that blow consistently in a given direction over a
be a primary reason for the occurrence of landslide and erosion. particular region. These are affected by the uneven heating from the sun and the earth’s
rotation, likewise these winds help determine the amount of rainfall that different regions
For the municipality around 89% of the total precipitation for the year is get.
experienced during the wet season, while the remaining is spread throughout the dry
season. As such, the months with the most clouds are experienced during the months The average monthly wind velocity stands at around 3 mps. The southwest
July to September while the months where the skies are the clearest are during the monsoon generally occurs during rainy season while northeast monsoon occurs during
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1.5.9.5. Tropical Cyclone Frequency Table 1.20 Seasonal Temperature Increases (in CO) in 2020 and 2050 Under Medium-
Range Emission Scenario in Zambales
Typhoons are mature tropical cyclones which normally form between 180O and Observed Baseline Change in 2020 (2006- Change in 2050 (2036-
100OE in the northern hemisphere, referred to as the Northwestern Pacific Basin, (1971-2000) 2035) 2065)
although some form in the West Philippine Sea. With the geographical location of the

MAM

MAM

MAM
SON

SON

SON
DJF

DJF

DJF
JJA

JJA

JJA
country, the constant threat of typhoons is imminent as the trajectories of typhoons
normally pass through the typhoon belt, where the Philippines is likewise situated.
26.3 28.3 27.4 27.2 1 1.1 0.9 1 2.1 2.1 1.7 1.9

Zambales
Based on PAGASA records (1948-82), five (5) cyclones are expected to pass
through the Zambales region every three (3) years. While on the PAG-ASA records
from 1992-2001, five (5) cyclones are expected to pass through the Zambales province
27.3 29.4 28.3 28.2 28.4 30.4 29.1 29.1
every year. These generally affect the region between May to October.

Projected
1.5.9.6. Climate Change Projections
Source: PAGASA, 2011
A study conducted by PAGASA in 2011 reported the projected seasonal
temperature increase and seasonal rainfall change in 2020 and 2050 under the medium-
Table 1.21 shows the seasonal rainfall changes. It can be observed that there is
range emission scenario at a provincial-level.
a decrease in rainfall amount from March to May during summer, and significant
increase in rainfall amount from June to August during the Southwest monsoon.
Based on the observed baseline data from 1971 to 2000, there is a projected
seasonal increase in the Province of Zambales ranging from 0.9°C to 1°C during the
2006-2035 period (centered at 2020) and about 1.7°C to 2.1°C during the 2036-2065
period (centered at 2050). The projected scenario indicates warmer temperatures all
throughout the year, especially for the months of March, April and May or summer, this
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Table 1.21 Seasonal Rainfall Change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 Under Medium-Range
Emission Scenario in Zambales
Observed Baseline Change in 2020 (2006- Change in 2050 (2036-
(in mm) 2035) 2065)
(1971-2000)
MAM

MAM

MAM
SON

SON

SON
DJF

DJF

DJF
JJA

JJA

JJA
40. 36 1793. 87 34.2 -4.5 13.3 -1.6 - -21.6 31.4 5.6
Zambales

9 8 9 2 2.2

54.8 351.4 2032.4 858.0 40 288.5 2357.1 920.8

Projected

9 4 9 5 1 9 3

Source: PAGASA, 2011

It is projected that there will be an increase in the number of days with very hot
temperature. There is also a significant decrease in the number of dry days for medium-
range scenario. Further, projections also show changes in the number of days with severe
and heavy rainfall (>300mm), as presented in Table 1.22.

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Table 1.22 Frequency of Extreme Events (in %) in 2020 and 2050 Under Medium- 1.5.10. Natural Hazards in the Municipality
Range Emission Scenario in Zambales
No of Days with No of Dry Days No of Days w/ 1.5.10.1. Flood
T max >35OC Rainfall > 300mm
OBS* 2020 2050 OBS* 2020 2050 OBS* 2020 2050 Due to the geophysical environment and the impact of climate change,
Zambales 259 573 1,573 8,034 6,500 6,325 4 12 13 barangays in Iba are affected by flooding, though differing in the extent and magnitude
OBS – Observed Baseline; Source: PAGASA, 2011 of impact. It is to be noted, that 3 barangays are considered flood prone these being
Amungan, Dirita Baloguen and San Agustin due to their low lying and flood plain
characteristics, coupled with the presence of natural water bodies.

Table 1.23 Flooding Hazards in Iba Barangays

Area
Barangay Hf Lf Mf %
(Hectares)
Amungan 362.060 398.49 130.25 890.81 4.17
Bangantalinga 362.06 272.07 130.25 764.38 3.58
Dirita- 8.72 670.56 260.50 939.80 4.40
Baloguen
San Agustin 463.53 575.73 282.88 1322.14 6.19
Santo 834.32 1518.37 8.34 2361.04 11.06
Rosario
Zone 5 0.62 18.14 2.92 21.70 0.10
Poblacion
Zone 4 0.22 6.12 0.68 7.02 0.03
Poblacion
Zone 3 0.44 5.39 0.05 5.89 0.02
Poblacion
Zone 2 0.00 5.20 1.30 6.51 0.03
Poblacion
Zone 1 13.78 39.15 29.07 82.01 0.38
Poblacion
Lipay-Dingin- 50.68 72.24 40.63 163.55 0.76
Panibuatan
Palanginan 114.56 187.26 145.17 447.00 2.09
Zone 6 35.65 35.41 18.30 89.37 0.41
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Santa 578.01 702.79 275.68 1556.49 7.29

Barbara
GRAND 794.01 1071.73 1326.09 2379.58 11.15
TOTAL
Source: MPDO

In terms of coastal hazards, barangays San Agustin, Amungan, Bangantalinga,

Santo Rosario and Lipay Dingin have been classified as having low coastal erosion rating,
low to moderate coastal accretion/siltation rating, and high coastal flooding

Table 1.24 Coastal Geohazard Advisory

Barangays Coastal Erosion Coastal Coastal Flooding
Rating Accretion/siltation
Rating
1. San Agustin Low Low to moderate High
2. Amungan Low to moderate Low High
3. Bangantalinga Low Low High
4. Sto. Rosario Low Low to moderate High
5. Lipay Dingin Low Low to moderate High
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1.5.10.2. Landslide 1.5.10.3. Storm Surge

Iba is characterized by flat to rolling topography at its western portion and A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level that occurs during typhoons. The
marked by moderate to rugged and mountainous areas in the east. The municipality is storms produce strong winds which push volumes of water into the shoreline which lead
also characterized by the following geomorphological units such as Denudational into flooding as high as 10 meters. The occurrence of storm surges are most likely during
Mountains and Slopes (DMS), Alluvial Plains (AP), Flood Plains (FP), Swamps (SW), the wet season, when waters are warmest.
Beach Ridges (BR), and Tidal Sand Flats (TSF).
The data provided by the MPDO through Table 1.25 shows that storm surge
The rolling to rugged grounds located east of the municipality is dominated by hazards exist in the barangays near the coast line of Iba, these being Lipay-Dingin-
the north-south trending mountain ridges of the Zambales Mountain Range (ZMR). It is Panibuatan, San Agustin, Palanginan, Amungan, Bangantalinga, and Sto Rosario. The
these mountainous areas which have high susceptibility to both rain and earthquake- threats of storm surges are more pronounced especially to low lying coastal barangays as
induced landslides as the rocks are fractured and moderately weathered while thick soil an immediate rise in sea levels can easily have adverse effects to their constituents.
development has also been observed. The creek valleys are characterized by short but
with steep slope gradients. These can be seen in the Table 1.25, which show Barangay 1.5.10.4. Tsunami
Santa Barbara as having high susceptibility to rain induced landslides. The said barangay
is characterized to have steep and mountainous slopes. Barangays which are said to have A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes
low susceptibility to rain induced landslides include the north western barangays of San reaching heights of over 30 meters, onto land. Tsunamis differ from storm surges as
Agustin, Amungan, Bangantalinga and Dirita Baloguen. All other barangays have been these are caused by the displacement of a large volume of water by earthquakes, volcanic
classified as not-susceptible to rain induced landslides. eruptions or underwater explosions, glacier carvings and landslides. The sudden surge
of the displaced volume of water endangers coastal communities once they hit shore.
With regard earthquake induced landslides, the Project READY hazard maps
have also identified Barangay Santa Barbara as having high susceptibility to earthquake The data provided by the MPDO through Table 1.25 shows that tsunami
induced landslides, as the steep and mountainous slopes render the said barangay more hazards exist in the barangays near the coast line of Iba, extending to the neighboring
vulnerable to such occurrences. The easternmost portion of Amungan likewise has low-lying barangays of the poblacion, these being Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, San Agustin,
portions ranked as having high and low susceptibility. The easternmost portions of Palanginan, Amungan, Bangantalinga, Sto Rosario, Dirita Baloguen, Zone 1 Poblacion,
Bangantalinga also has portions that have been ranked as having low susceptibility to Zone 2 Poblacion, and Zone 3 Poblacion.
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1.5.10.5. Ground Shaking 1.5.10.7. Volcanic Activity and Eruptions

Ground shaking is the shaking of the earth’s surface, due to the sudden release Volcanic activity and eruptions often occur with related geologic and hydrologic
of energy from the earth’s lithosphere or tectonic plates such as the rupture of geologic hazards including the release of gases, non-explosive lava emissions to extremely violent
faults, volcanic activity, and landslides. explosive bursts. Large volcanic eruptions can greatly endanger the populations living
within a large diameter from the source of the eruption. Similarly, volcanic eruptions
With the country being located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the threats of ground- have a lasting effect as they affect global climate.
shaking remain significant. Historical data show several destructive earthquakes
occurring during in Luzon in the 1880s affecting local governments from Region IV-A, The province of Zambales continuous to face threats of volcanic activities from
NCR and Region III. Mt. Pinatubo, especially with the documented impact that it has had from its eruption in
1991, where it spewed hot ash and gas, together with massive lahar floods and huge
The data provided by the MPDO through Table 1.25 shows that all barangays clouds of super-heated volcanic material that affected a large portion of Luzon.
in the municipality account for ground shaking as a hazard that pose a threat to their
communities. The data provided by the MPDO through Table 1.25 shows that barangays
Lipay Dingin Panibuatan, Palanginan, Santa Barbara, Santo Rosario, Zone 1 Poblacion,
1.5.10.6. Liquefaction Zone 2 Poblacion, Zone 3 Poblacion and Zone 4 Poblacion have considered their
barangay as vulnerable to volcanic activity.
Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which a saturated mass of land loses a large
percentage of its resistance and flows in a liquefied manner. This is in response to an
applied stress such as shaking during an earthquake, sudden changes in stress conditions,
and reduced bearing capacity. This condition is mostly observed in areas where the soil
is sandy, low density and saturated. Hence the importance of maintaining the integrity of
watersheds to further support the soil structure and ensure its strength especially during
heavy sustained and heavy volume rainfall.

The data provided by the MPDO through Table 1.25 shows that almost all
barangays in the municipality, except for Lipay Dingin Panibuatan, and Zone 3
Poblacion and Zone 4 Poblacion have not considered their barangay as vulnerable to
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Table 1.25 Identified Hazards in Iba Barangays

Barangays Flood Storm Surge Fault Line Tsunami Ground Liquefaction Rain Induced Volcanic Avian
Shaking Landslide Hazard Influenza
1. Lipay Dingin √ √ √ √ √
Panibuatan
2. San Agustin √ √ √ √ √ √
3. Palanginan √ √ √ √ √ √
4. Sta. Barbara √ √ √ √ √ √
5. Amungan √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
6. Bangantalinga √ √ √ √ √ √
7. Sto. Rosario √ √ √ √ √ √
8. Dirita-Baloguen √ √ √ √ √
9. Zone 1 √ √ √ √ √ √
10. Zone 2 √ √ √ √ √ √
11. Zone 3 √ √ √ √ √
12. Zone 4 √ √ √ √
13. Zone 5 √ √ √ √
14. Zone 6 √ √ √ √
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1.5.11. Disaster Risk Assessment Results Table 1.26 Hazard Magnitude Scores
Hazard
A Disaster Risk Assessment is a process that determines the level of risks of the Susceptibility Intensity Magnitude Description
municipality to climate-related hazards, and allows the local government to better Score
identify, understand, and prioritize areas at risk to natural disasters. UNDP defines risk High 1.5m and above 1 Highest possible intensity
Hazard has 66% intensity
as the probability of harmful consequences—casualties, damaged property, lost
Moderate 0.5-1.5m 0.66 compared to the highest
livelihoods, disrupted economic activity, and damage to the environment— resulting possible intensity
from interactions between natural or human-induced hazards and vulnerable conditions. Hazard has 33% intensity
Low 0.5m and below 0.33 compared to the highest
An assessment was conducted for the Municipality of Iba to provide a better possible intensity
understanding on natural hazards that may potentially affect the area, as well as how these
are aggravated by changing climate conditions. Together with different stakeholders
For the assessment, hazard maps from the MGB were utilized. As seen in the
(local government offices and barangays), data were collected and validated through a
Flood Hazard map in Map no. 1.16, areas with high susceptibility to flooding are mostly
series of workshops to expound on the exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity
evident along rivers and waterways. In the eastern upland portion of the municipality are
indicators of various systems of interests such as population, critical facilities, natural-
areas with steep slopes which are moderately to very highly susceptible to rain-induced
resource based production areas, lifeline utilities (i.e. roads), and urban uses in the
landslide hazards, as illustrated in Map 1.17.
municipality. Through the indicators, risks were recognized providing entry points for
identifying priority decision areas and for exploring interventions to risk management,
may it be land use management options or specific programs/projects. In terms of flood susceptibility, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
geohazard assessment reports that all barangays are susceptible to varying degrees of
1.5.11.1. Hazard Magnitude Scores flooding. These barangays were presented with a Geohazard Threat Advisory informing
their susceptibility to flooding and the corresponding recommendations particular to the
Hazards for each system of interests were scored through their susceptibility and barangay (MGB-R3). Based on the MGB rating, flood level parameters are as follows:
intensity. The following hazards were subjected to the detailed assessment: flood, rain- a. Low – 0 - 0.5 meter depth of floodwaters
induced landslide, liquefaction, storm surge, and tsunami hazard. The scoring b. Moderate – 0.51 – 1 meter depth of flood waters
parameters are presented in the ensuing table. It should be noted, however, that for c. High - >1 meter depth of floodwaters
storm surge and tsunami hazard, there are no susceptibility levels hence a magnitude
score of 1 was used.
With regards to landslide susceptibility, the barangays assessed include areas
that are located on and/or near slopes and riverbanks and have the potential for landslide
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barangay proper since majority of the population is located there. It should be noted, on information derived from a seismograph, while intensity is the perceived strength of
however, that the rating does not necessarily reflect those of the sitios. These barangays an earthquake based on relative effects to people and structures on the earth’s surface.
were presented with a Landslide Threat Advisory informing their susceptibility to The intensity scale consists of a series of certain key responses such as people awakening,
landslides and the corresponding recommendations particular to the barangay. Based movement of furniture, and finally, destruction.
on MGB rating, landslide level parameters are as follows:
a. High – Table 1.27. Philippine Earthquake Intensity Scale
• Presence of active and/ or recent landslides Ground shaking % share of PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS)
• Presence of numerous and large tension cracks along slope adjacent to Intensity Scale total area Description
the community and that would directly affect the community Intensity VII 36.85% Destructive
• Areas with drainages that are prone to landslides damming  Heavy objects and furniture overturn or topple.
• Steep/Unstable slopes consisting of loose materials  Difficulty standing on upper floors.
b. Moderate –  Old or poorly-built structures suffer
considerable damage.
• Areas with indicative and/or old landslides
 Some well-built structures are slightly damaged.
• Presence of small tension cracks along slope and are located away from
 Some cracks may appear on dikes, fishponds,
the community road surface, or concrete hollow block walls.
• Moderate slopes  Limited liquefaction, lateral spreading and
c. Low – landslides are observed.
• Low to gently sloping  Trees shake noticeably.
• No presence of tension cracks Intensity VIII 62.88% Very Destructive
 People will find it difficult to even stand
The Municipality of Iba is transected by the Iba Fault system in its northern outdoors.
mountainous regions in Barangays San Agustin, Amungan and Santa Barbara, as shown  Many well-built buildings are considerably
in Map 1.21. These faults are considered as earthquake generators, and can potentially damaged.
generate the possibility for the occurrence of ground shaking and ground rupture.  Concrete dikes and the foundations of bridges
are destroyed by ground settling or toppling.
 Railway tracks are bent or broken.
Ground shaking is the main cause of casualties and damages to structures when
 Utility posts, towers, and monuments may tilt or
earthquakes occur. It is the effect of ground motion and movement of the earth’s surface topple.
by seismic activities. This hazard may also trigger other hazards such as liquefaction and  Water and sewer pipes may be bent, twisted, or
earthquake-induced landslides. Due to its proximity to an active fault and its broken.
geomorphological attributes, the municipality is likely to experience this type of hazard.  Liquefaction and lateral spreading cause
The strength of an earthquake is usually measured in terms of magnitude or intensity. manmade structures to sink, tilt, or topple.
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 Numerous landslides and rockfalls occur in Exposure scores were based on the percentage of parameters or benchmarks presented
mountainous and hilly areas. in Table 1.28 below.
 Boulders are thrown out from their positions
particularly near the epicenter. Table 1.28. Exposure Score Parameters
 Fissures and faults rupture. 4
 Trees shake violently. System of 1 2 3
Parameter (Very
Interest (Low) (Moderate) (High)
 Water splashes over dikes or the banks of rivers. High)
Affected 10.01 -
Population ≤5% 5.01 - 10% >20%
Ground rupture refers to the deformation on the ground that marks the Population 20%
intersection of the fault with the earth's surface. Effects include fissuring or displacement Critical Affected 100%
0 (no) - -
of the ground due to movement of the fault. Based on the Active Faults Map, the Iba Facilities Facility (yes)
Affected 10.01 - 20.01 -
fault transects the forest lands of Barangays San Agustin, Amungan and Santa Barbara; Urban Area ≤10% >40%
Area 20% 40%
hence, no critical facilities, settlements, or urban uses are potentially affected. However, Natural
an earth road in Barangay Amungan is traversed by this active fault. More detailed Resource-based Affected 10.01 - 20.01 -
mapping of the location and area extent of the fault should be undertaken. It is proposed ≤10% >40%
Production Area 20% 40%
that fault location be marked and that an easement of 20 meters (minimum 5 meters) Areas
on either side of the line be strictly implement for zoning purposes. Lifeline Affected 0.01 - 30.01 - 50.01 - above
Utilities Roads 30% 50% 70% 70%
The effect of an eruption of a volcano causes primary and secondary hazards
such as lahar flows, debris-flows, lava flows, pyroclastic surges, tephra fall and ballistic In the absence of household spatial data, the built-up residential areas identified
projectiles. An eruption from Mt. Pinatubo, which last erupted in June 15, 1991, would through a land use mapping workshop was used to estimate the households/housing
cause hazards such as air-fall tephra and volcanic ashes. Based on Map 1.23, portions of density per barangay. Based on the parameters presented, barangays with affected
Iba are within Zone 4 or areas safe from Lahars but prone to flooding and siltation. population reaching more than 20% of its total indicates a very high exposure score,
while barangays with less than 5% affected population indicates low exposure scores.
1.5.11.2. Exposure Scores
In the case of critical facilities, scores were based on whether a facility is
Exposure refers to people, property, systems, or other elements present in potentially exposed or not. Similarly, for lifeline utilities, although affected area
hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses. Exposure database of different percentage may serve as a parameter for exposure, important factors such as mobility
systems of interests such as population, urban use, natural resource production areas, and circulation should also be considered, as in the case of unpassable roads during
critical facilities, and lifeline utilities were formulated and validated through a Climate landslides which may limit passage from one point to another.
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For natural resource-based production areas and urban areas, exposure scores Percentage of young
≤5% 5.01 - 10% 10.01 - 20% >20%
were based on percentage of area affected by hazards; wherein areas/uses with more than dependents 0-5
40% are affected indicating a very high exposure score, while those with less than 10% Percentage of old dependents
≤5% 5.01 - 10% 10.01 - 20% >20%
reflects a low exposure score. 65+

1.5.11.3. Sensitivity Assessment The scoring parameters for sensitivity indicators varies from less than 5% of
barangay population for low sensitivity score to more than 20% of barangay population
Sensitivity represents the intrinsic characteristics of the exposed elements to for very high sensitivity scores. It must be pointed out that sensitivity scores for all
withstand the damaging effects of the expected climate stimulus (e.g., changes in seasonal barangays have the same scores given that the data availability were at municipal level
temperature and precipitation, sea level rise). An analysis of the various sensitivity only. A better assessment can be further conducted by improving collection of
indicators of the exposed elements will give an indication of the potential degree of demographic data at the barangay level, and include other indicators such as percentage
impact; meaning the higher the exposure and sensitivity of the system, the higher the of persons with disabilities, percentage below the poverty/food threshold,
expected impacts (Supplemental Guidelines on Mainstreaming Climate and Disaster unemployment, etc.
Risks in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, 2015).
1.5.11.3.2. Critical Facilities Sensitivity Indicators
1.5.11.3.1. Population Sensitivity Indicators

UNISDR defines critical facilities or critical infrastructure as the physical

For population system of interest, sensitivity can be defined by the socio-
structures, facilities, networks and other assets which provide services that are essential
economic context of the systems that are exposed. The sensitivity indicators were based
to the social and economic functioning of a community or society. The following
on the 2015 Census data, in the absence of more updated and barangay-level data.
sensitivity indicators for critical facilities were identified: existing condition; proportion
Indicators used were Percentage of Informal Settlers (PSA data on housing tenure
of the structure in dilapidated/condemned condition; year of construction; and if the
without consent); Percentage living in dwelling units made from light materials or
structure employs hazard-resistant design.
salvageable materials; Percentage of young dependents 0-5; and Percentage of old
dependents 65 and above. The scoring matrix is presented in the table below.
Table 1.30. Critical Facilities Sensitivity Indicators
1 2 3 4
Table 1.29. Population Sensitivity Indicators Sensitivity Indicators
(Low) (Moderate) (High) (Very High)
4 Existing condition of
1 2 3 Excellent Good Fair Poor
Sensitivity Indicators (Very the facility
(Low) (Moderate) (High)
High)
≥20% of structure
Percentage of Informal Settlers ≤5% 5.01 - 10% 10.01 - 20% >20% Proportion of the >10-20%
≤5% of >5 to10% of is in dilapidated/
Percentage living in dwelling structure in of
structure structure condemned
units made from light materials ≤5% 5.01 - 10% 10.01 - 20% >20% dilapidated/ structure
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condemned 1.5.11.3.4. Lifeline Utilities (Roads)

condition
Year of Construction Before Between Between Sensitivity indicators for roads used in the assessment were the following:
2012 and above
1972 1972-1992 1992-2012 construction materials used; existing condition of the utility; and if it employs hazard-
Employing Resilient
Yes - - No resistant design, as shown in the table below. It should be noted that there are roads
Building Design
which are not included in the data inventory and needs to be updated.

While indicators such as condition of the facility can be physically observed, the Table 1.32. Roads Sensitivity Indicators
presence of a public buildings database is recommended particularly containing year of 1 2 3 4
Sensitivity Indicators
(Low) (Moderate) (High) (Very High)
construction and or instances of renovation. Additionally, resilient building design
Construction Materials Used Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth/ Dirt
standards need to be classified to make stakeholders aware of such innovations and if Existing Condition Good Fair Bad Poor
these are applied to the critical facilities in the area. Employing hazard-resistant Yes - - No
design
1.5.11.3.3. Natural Resource-based Production Areas
1.5.11.3.5. Urban Uses Sensitivity Indicators
Sensitivity indicators for natural resource-based production areas or agricultural
croplands and forest production areas are the following: Areas without irrigation facilities The following sensitivity indicators for urban uses were identified: proportion of
or water-impounding (for agricultural and croplands); and percentage of owners/areas structures/buildings in dilapidated or condemned condition; proportion of
not employing sustainable production techniques. A more comprehensive assessment buildings/structures made of light materials; and proportion of structures not employing
may be undertaken using barangay-level data. resilient building design. Since these uses are clustered based on the uses, indicators were
assessed through general visual observation, although a more extensive assessment can
Table 1.31. Natural Resource-based Production Areas Sensitivity Indicators be made by creating a building database for urban uses. It is recommended that the
4 database be generated and updated through tax/property mapping, permit renewals,
1 2 3
Sensitivity Indicators (Very building inspections, and other innovative approaches to data collection and
(Low) (Moderate) (High)
High) management.
Percentage of Areas without irrigation >20-
≤10% >10-20% ≥30%
facilities 30% Table 1.33. Urban Uses Sensitivity Indicators
Percentage of Areas without water- >20- 1 2 3 4
≤10% >10-20% ≥30% Sensitivity Indicators
impounding 30% (Low) (Moderate) (High) (Very High)
percentage of owners/areas not Proportion of the >10-20%
>20- ≤5% of >5 to10% of ≥20% of structure
employing sustainable production ≤10% >10-20% ≥30% structure in of
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condemned condemned affected areas covered or protected by hazard mitigation measures/structures;

condition condition Percentage of production areas covered by post-disaster economic protection;
Proportion of >10-20% ≥20% of structure Percentage of areas with access to information; Government Extension Programs related
≤5% of >5 to10% of
structure made of of is made of light to CCAM-DRR; and Government Infrastructure Projects related to CCAM-DRR.
structure structure
light materials structure materials
Employing Resilient
Yes - - No For urban uses, indicators included Percentage of structures with no access/area
Building Design
coverage to infrastructure related mitigation measures; Local Awareness; Capacity and
1.5.11.4. Adaptive Capacity Scores willingness to retrofit or relocate; Insurance Coverage; Government Investments;
Available Alternative Sites/Structures; and Government Regulations on hazard
Adaptive capacity refers to the ability of a system to adjust to climate change mitigation zoning and structural design standards. Likewise, the risk assessment can be
(including climate variability and extremes) to moderate potential damages, to take more elaborate by developing building databases from building/occupancy permits,
advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences. This may be in the form business permit/monitoring, and general plans submitted to the local government.
of wealth/financial resources; information; technology; institution and governance; social Special areas in the municipality, such as coastal tourism areas may be subject to a more
capital; and/or infrastructure. specialized assessment for resort and other tourism-related establishments.

For population, adaptive capacity indicators used in the assessment are: Based on the workshop conducted, some barangays are not aware of the hazards
Percentage of households with access to infrastructure-related mitigation measures; within their areas. Additionally, there are varying degrees of awareness and familiarity
Percentage of households with access to financial assistance; Percentage of households with local government regulations regarding zoning and design/structural standards,
with access to information; Percentage of households with capacity and willingness to which is manifested in answers ranging from presence existing policies and
retrofit or relocate; and capacity of government to make investments in CCA-DRR. implementation to having no policy at all.

For critical facilities, adaptive capacity indicators considered for the assessment 1.5.11.5. Risk Assessment
are the following: Percentage of structures with no access/area coverage to infrastructure-
related mitigation measures; Capacity and willingness to retrofit or relocate; Insurance Following HLURB guidelines, the risk scores for the different systems of
Coverage; Government Investments; Available Alternative Sites/Structures; and interests were computed wherein risk is the combination of the probability (represented
Government Regulations on hazard mitigation zoning and structural design standards. as the likelihood of occurrence) of an event and its potential negative consequences
However, the lack of public buildings database allowed for subjective scoring based on (severity of consequence) for a given area and reference period. The likelihood of
the respondents’ experiences and awareness level. occurrence of hazards is the estimated period of time (expressed in years), or when a
hazard event is likely to repeat itself. The table below shows the likelihood of occurrence
For natural resource-based production areas, adaptive capacity includes: for the hazards. Severity of Consequence is the function of exposure and vulnerability
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exposure and the vulnerability relative to the expected intensity of the hazard (HLURB,
CCC, UNDP and DFAT-AusAid, 2015).

Table 1.34. Likelihood of Occurrence Score Matrix

Measures of Likelihood Return Period in Years Likelihood Score
Frequent Every 1-3 years 6
Moderate Every >3-10 years 5
Occasional Every >10-30 years 4
Improbable Every >30-100 years 3
Rare event Every >100-200 years 2
Very rare event Every >200 years 1
Source: Reference Manual on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate
Change Adaptation in the Comprehensive Land Use Plans Report, NEDA-HLURB-
UNDP, 2012

Results of Risk Assessment are summarized in the ensuing tables. It should be

noted that these areas were identified through mapping activities and could be further
improved by data gathering through actual survey, use of GPS devices, and other
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1.5.11.5.1. Population Risk Categories

Table 1.35 Flood Risk Categories for Population per Barangay

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Affected Risk
Barangay Affected Residential Affected Household
Flood Susceptibility Population Category
Area (ha) Estimate
Estimate
Low 11.5395 264 1,111 Moderate
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba)
Moderate 4.7360 109 456 Moderate
Low 3.1053 71 299 Moderate
Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa)
Moderate 0.9719 22 94 Moderate
Low 3.2863 75 316 Moderate
Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) Moderate 0.0589 1 6 Moderate
High 0.0506 1 5 Low
Low 3.4589 79 333 Moderate
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) Moderate 0.6735 15 65 Moderate
High 0.0884 2 9 Low
Low 12.3492 283 1,189 Moderate
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) Moderate 1.1445 26 110 Moderate
High 0.2610 6 25 Moderate
Low 7.5482 173 727 Moderate
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) Moderate 2.0924 48 201 Moderate
High 1.3387 31 129 Moderate
Low 71.710 1643 6,902 Moderate
Amungan Moderate 5.338 122 514 Moderate
High 3.746 86 361 Moderate
Low 36.086 827 3,473 Moderate
Bangantalinga Moderate 5.886 135 567 Moderate
High 1.1032 25 106 Moderate
Low 16.4244 376 1,581 Moderate
Dirita Baloguen Moderate 8.451 194 813 Moderate
High 4.7743 109 460 Moderate
Low 13.5257 310 1,302 Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Moderate 6.9149 158 666 Moderate
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Low 80.7198 1850 7,769 Moderate

Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) Moderate 25.5513 586 2,459 Moderate
High 16.5843 380 1,596 Moderate
Low 47.7691 1095 4,598 Moderate
San Agustin Moderate 7.4689 171 719 Moderate
High 6.5646 150 632 Moderate
Low 46.2294 1059 4,450 Moderate
Santa Barbara Moderate 3.8305 88 369 Moderate
High 1.2075 28 116 Moderate
Low 26.0400 597 2,506 Moderate
Santo Rosario Moderate 3.2921 75 317 Moderate
High 6.4841 149 624 Moderate

Table 1.36 Rain-induced Landslide Risk Categories for Population, per barangay:
HAZARD EXPOSURE
Affected Risk
Barangay Affected Residential Affected Population
Landslide Susceptibility Household Category
Area (ha) Estimate
Estimate
Low 11.1422 255 1,072 Low
Amungan
Moderate 0.4244 10 41 Low
Low 3.0750 70 296 Moderate
Bangantalinga
Moderate 0.0053 0 1 Moderate
Dirita Baloguen Low 1.1829 27 114 Low
Low 0.9854 23 95 Low
San Agustin
Moderate 0.0526 1 5 Low
Low 5.6298 129 542 Low
Santa Barbara
Moderate 0.2979 7 29 Low
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Table 1.37 Liquefaction Risk Categories for Population, per barangay:

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Liquefaction Affected Residential Affected Household Affected Population
Category
Susceptibility Area (ha) Estimate Estimate
Moderate 1.793 41 173 Low
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba)
High 14.483 332 1,394 Moderate
Moderate 3.130 72 301 Moderate
Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa)
High 0.947 22 91 Moderate
Moderate 1.736 40 167 Moderate
Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay)
High 1.659 38 160 Moderate
Moderate 2.862 66 275 Moderate
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan)
High 1.359 31 131 Moderate
Moderate 8.945 205 861 Moderate
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano)
High 4.810 110 463 Moderate
Moderate 8.869 203 854 Moderate
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan)
High 2.111 48 203 Moderate
Moderate 7.766 178 748 Low
Amungan
High 76.912 1763 7,403 Moderate
Moderate 1.404 32 135 Low
Bangantalinga
High 40.409 926 3,889 Moderate
Moderate 26.279 602 2,529 Moderate
Dirita Baloguen
High 4.471 102 430 Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan High 23.597 541 2,271 Moderate
Moderate 87.169 1998 8,390 Moderate
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak)
High 35.686 818 3,435 Moderate
Moderate 0.549 13 53 Low
San Agustin
High 59.714 1368 5,748 Moderate
Moderate 48.363 1108 4,655 Moderate
Santa Barbara
High 6.164 141 593 Moderate
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Table 1.38 Storm Surge Risk Categories for Population, per barangay:
HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Affected Residential Affected Household Affected Population
Inundation Category
Area (ha) Estimate Estimate
Amungan 1-4 m 5.177 119 498 Low
Bangantalinga 1-4 m 0.853 20 82 Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan 1-4 m 1.355 31 130 Low
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) 4-12 m 0.025 1 2 Low
San Agustin 1-4 m 5.351 123 515 Low
Santo Rosario 1-4 m 10.078 231 970 Moderate

Table 1.39 Tsunami Risk Categories for Population, per barangay:

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Affected Residential Affected Household Affected Population
Inundation Category
Area (ha) Estimate Estimate
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) Tsunami Prone 6.804 156 655 Low
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) Tsunami Prone 0.150 3 14 Low
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) Tsunami Prone 1.325 30 128 Low
Amungan Tsunami Prone 50.532 1158 4,864 Low
Bangantalinga Tsunami Prone 31.256 716 3,008 Low
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Tsunami Prone 23.597 541 2,271 Low
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) Tsunami Prone 9.116 209 877 Low
San Agustin Tsunami Prone 22.953 526 2,209 Low
Santo Rosario Tsunami Prone 27.863 639 2,682 Low

Table 1.40 Volcanic Hazard Risks to Population

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Affected Residential Affected Household Affected Population
Volcanic Hazard Category
Area (ha) Estimate Estimate
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) Zone 4 23.597 541 2,271 Low
Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) Zone 4 25.589 586 2,463 Low
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) Zone 4 0.803 18 77 Low
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) Zone 4 0.714 16 69 Low

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Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) Zone 4 0.107 2 10 Low

Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Zone 4 0.440 10 42 Low
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) Zone 4 1.394 32 134 Low
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1.5.11.5.2. Critical Facilities Risk Categories

Critical facilities in the Municipality of Iba are moderately at risk to flood and liquefaction hazards, except for very few facilities which are at high risk. This risk can be attributed to its
location in moderate to high-susceptibility areas, its physical condition and design, and limited adaptive capacities such as capacities to retrofit or investments related to CCA-DRR
mitigation/adaptation. In terms of tsunami and storm surge hazard, facilities are at low to moderate risk due to low likelihood of occurrence of hazards. Moreover, only two (2) facilities
are located in areas prone to rain-induced landslide (note: based on mapping workshops; other facilities may not have been identified ).

Table 1.41 Critical Facilities by Risk Category

Rain-induced Volcanic Hazard
Flood Liquefaction Storm Surge Tsunami
Landslide
Barangay Name of Facility Type of Facility Inun- Inun- Zone Risk
Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Risk Risk
dation dation
Iba Public Market Commercial Low Moderate High Moderate
Iba Municipal Hall Municipal Hall Low Moderate High Moderate
Social Security System Office Government Building Low Moderate High Moderate
Zone 1 Poblacion Micro Asia College of Science Tsunami
School Low Moderate High Moderate Low
and Technology Prone
Zone 1 Barangay Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate High Moderate
Iba Post Office Government Building Low Moderate High Moderate
Parish of St. Augustine-
Place of Worship Low Moderate High High
Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Zone 2 Poblacion Mosque Place of Worship Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Zone 2 Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Zone 2 Day Care Center Day Care Center Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Zone 3 Poblacion Zone 3 Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate High Moderate
Iglesia Ni Cristo Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate
St. Augustine Menor Seminary Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate
St. Augustine Academy School Low Moderate High Moderate
United Methodist Church Place of Worship Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Zone 4 Poblacion
COMELEC Government Building Low Moderate High Moderate
Protective Service
BFP - Fire Station Low Moderate High Moderate
Facility
Zone 4 Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
Zambales Provincial Capitol Government Building Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
St. Augustine Cathedral
School Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Zone 5 Poblacion Diocese of Iba
Iba People's Park Parks and Recreation Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Zone 5 Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate Moderate Moderate

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Flood Liquefaction Storm Surge Tsunami
Landslide
Barangay Name of Facility Type of Facility Inun- Inun- Zone Risk
Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Risk Risk
dation dation
Tsunami Zone 4 Low
Oval Track Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Moderate Low
Prone
Iba South Central
School Low Moderate High Moderate
Elementary School
Ramon Magsaysay Technological Zone 4 Low
School Low Moderate High Moderate
University - Iba Main
Ramon Magsaysay Technological
School Low Moderate Moderate Low
University
Zone 6 Poblacion Zambales Sports Complex Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
Zambales National High School School Low Moderate High Moderate
Balin Zambal Hotel Government Building Low Moderate High Low Zone 4 Low
Municipal Health Office Government Building Low Moderate Moderate Low
Zone 6 Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Department of Education Zambales Government Building Low Moderate High Moderate
Bahay Bulilit Health Facility Low Moderate Moderate Low
Phil Health Government Building Low Moderate Moderate Low
Water District Office Government Building Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Lawak Elementary School School Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Amungan Elementary School School Low Moderate High Moderate Prone Moderate
Amungan National High School School Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Amungan Brgy Plaza Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Moderate
Dampay Elementary School School Low Moderate High Moderate
Iglesia ni Cristo Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
The Lighthouse United Methodist Prone
Place of Worship High High High Moderate Moderate
Church
Amungan San Isidro Labrador Church Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Crusaders of the Divine Prone
Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Moderate
Church of Christ
Tower/Cell site Utility Low Moderate High Moderate
DZIB AM Radio Transmitter Utility Low Moderate High Moderate 1-4 M Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Amungan Galilean Prone
School Low Moderate High Moderate Moderate
Ecumenical School
Amungan Church of Christ 33 AD Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Church of Christ at Dampay Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate
Jesus F. Magsaysay High School School Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Low
Bangantalinga
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Flood Liquefaction Storm Surge Tsunami
Landslide
Barangay Name of Facility Type of Facility Inun- Inun- Zone Risk
Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Risk Risk
dation dation
Brgy Bangantalinga Plaza Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Low
Bangantalinga Brgy Hall Prone
Barangay Hall Low Moderate High Moderate Low
(with Court and Day Care)
The United Methodist Church Tsunami
Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate 1-4 M Moderate Low
of the Philippines Campsite
Sta. Rita Chapel- Patron of the Prone
Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Low
Impossible
Church of Christ Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Low
Aglipayan Church Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Prone Moderate
Sacrifice Valley Church Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate 1-4 M Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Purok 1 Mini Plaza Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Moderate Prone Moderate
Little Baguio Elementary School School Low Moderate High Moderate
Tagaleb Dam Irrigation High Moderate
Banaba Dam Irrigation Moderate Moderate
Iba Public Market
Transport Utility Moderate Moderate High Moderate
Tricycle Terminal
New Iba Public Market Commercial High Moderate High Moderate
Dirita Baloguen Zambales Electric Cooperative Electric Utility Low Moderate High Moderate
Dirita-Baloguen Elementary School School Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Iba Christian Academy School Moderate Moderate High Moderate
Dirita-Baloguen Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate High Moderate
PAGASA Synoptic Weather Station Government Facility Moderate Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Low Zone 4 Low
Iba Legacy Cockpit Arena Parks and Recreation High Moderate High Moderate Prone Moderate Zone 4 Low
Iba Police Station Protective Service Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Low Zone 4 Low
Iba Provincial Airport Transport Utility Low Moderate High Moderate Prone Low Zone 4 Low
Lipay-Dingin-
LDP Day Care Center Day Care Center Moderate Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate Zone 4 Low
Panibuatan
Brgy Church/Chapel Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Prone Moderate Zone 4 Low
LDP Basketball Court Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Low Tsunami Low Zone 4 Low
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate High Moderate Prone Low Zone 4 Low
Lipay-Dingin Elementary School School Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Low Zone 4 Low
DPWH Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
Health Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Memorial Hospital
Palanginan
Paulo Abastillas Sr. Memorial
School Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Elementary School
Jesus is Lord Church Place of Worship Low Moderate Moderate Moderate

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Flood Liquefaction Storm Surge Tsunami
Landslide
Barangay Name of Facility Type of Facility Inun- Inun- Zone Risk
Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Risk Risk
dation dation
St. Joseph Chapel Place of Worship Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Provincial Hall of Justice Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
PENRO Government Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Covered Court Parks and Recreation Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Philippine Coconut Authority Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Palanginan Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Provincial Engineering Office Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Provincial DSWD Government Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
National Food Authority Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Provincial Senior Citizens' Office Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
TESDA Government Facility Moderate Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
Land Transportation Office Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate Zone 4 Low
Zambales Provincial Jail Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Provincial Agrarian Reform Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Sta. Cecilia Medical Center Health Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Commission on Audit Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Government Service
Government Facility Low Moderate High Moderate
Insurance System
Provincial Agrarian Reform Government Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Land Registration Authority Government Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Church Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate
San Agustin Integrated School School Low Moderate High Moderate
San Agustin Brgy Plaza Parks and Recreation Low Moderate High Moderate
Iglesia ni Cristo San Agustin Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate
San Agustin The Church of Jesus Christ of Tsunami
Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Moderate
Latter Day Saints Prone
San Agustin Church of
Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate
Christ 33 AD
The United Methodist Church Place of Worship High High High Moderate
Sta. Barbara Elementary School School Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Sta. Barbara Brgy Plaza Parks and Recreation Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Sta. Barbara Catholic Chapel Place of Worship Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Santa Barbara Bible Baptist Church of Iba Place of Worship Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Sta. Barbara Brgy Hall Barangay Hall Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Sta. Barbara Chapel Place of Worship Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
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Flood Liquefaction Storm Surge Tsunami
Landslide
Barangay Name of Facility Type of Facility Inun- Inun- Zone Risk
Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Susc. Risk Risk Risk
dation dation
Sta. Barbara Water Tank Water Facility Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Marciano Abella
School Low Moderate High Moderate
Elementary School
Iglesia ni Cristo Sto. Rosario Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Zambales Provincial Prone
Protective Service Low Moderate High Moderate 1-4 M Moderate Moderate
Police Office
Sto Rosario Elementary School School Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Santo Rosario
Municipal Slaughter House Agri-Industrial High Moderate High Moderate
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Place of Worship Low Moderate High Moderate Tsunami Moderate
Sto. Rosario Barangay Plaza/Hall Barangay Hall High Moderate High Moderate Prone Moderate
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1.5.11.5.3. Natural Resource-based Production Areas Risk Categories

Natural resource-based production areas were based on the mapping activities identifying agriculture lands, crop lands, and forest production areas. Risks were identified using
percentage of areas exposed to the hazard, sensitivity scores (such as areas employing sustainable production techniques such as climate proofing, use of climate-resistant crop varieties,
among others), and adaptive capacities.

Table 1.42 Flood Risk Categories for Production Areas

HAZARD EXPOSURE

Risk
Barangay Classification
Flood Susceptibility Exposure Percentage Category

Low 7.11% Moderate

Agriculture Moderate 1.99% Moderate
High 5.49% Moderate
Low 25.53% Moderate
Amungan
Crops Land Moderate 12.30% Moderate
High 12.08% Moderate
Low 0.19% Moderate
Forest Production
High 2.16% Moderate
Low 27.37% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 21.37% Moderate
High 13.19% Moderate
Bangantalinga
Low 30.49% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 6.96% Moderate
High 9.88% Moderate
Low 51.32% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 47.36% Moderate
High 1.32% Moderate
Dirita-Baloguen
Low 24.61% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 54.55% Moderate
High 18.23% Moderate
Low 34.42% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 39.21% Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan High 18.14% Moderate
Low 18.06% Moderate
Crops Land
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Risk
Barangay Classification
Flood Susceptibility Exposure Percentage Category

High 43.32% Moderate

Low 19.99% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 51.58% Moderate
High 28.44% Moderate
Palanginan
Low 38.70% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 37.11% Moderate
High 24.19% Moderate
Low 4.05% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 5.14% Moderate
High 12.68% Moderate
San Agustin Low 39.21% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 18.56% Moderate
High 18.95% Moderate
Forest Production High 3.20% Moderate
Low 24.02% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 8.41% Moderate
High 8.83% Moderate
Low 62.97% Moderate
Santa Barbara Crops Land Moderate 22.29% Moderate
High 11.12% Moderate
Low 0.27% Moderate
Forest Production Moderate 0.18% Moderate
High 8.62% Moderate
Low 90.86% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 6.66% Moderate
High 1.99% Moderate
Santo Rosario
Low 24.76% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 11.37% Moderate
High 46.56% Moderate
Low 48.62% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 44.33% Moderate
Zone 1
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Risk
Barangay Classification
Flood Susceptibility Exposure Percentage Category

Moderate 61.79% Moderate

High 20.97% Moderate
Low 82.83% Moderate
Agriculture
Moderate 17.17% Moderate
Zone 2
Low 91.20% Moderate
Crops Land
Moderate 8.80% Moderate
Low 66.31% Moderate
Zone 3 Agriculture
High 33.69% Moderate
Low 66.03% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 33.15% Moderate
Zone 5 High 0.82% Moderate
Low 38.49% Moderate
Crops Land
Moderate 61.51% Moderate
Low 39.31% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 51.50% Moderate
High 9.19% Moderate
Zone 6
Low 0.24% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 27.66% Moderate
High 72.10% Moderate

Table 1.43 Rain-induced Landslide Risk Categories for Production Areas

HAZARD EXPOSURE

Risk
Barangay Classification
Landslide Susceptibility Exposure Percentage Category

Low 76.60% Moderate

Agriculture
Moderate 8.77% Moderate
Amungan Low 43.48% Moderate
Crops Land
Moderate 6.41% Moderate
Forest Production Low 0.42% Moderate

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Risk
Barangay Classification
Landslide Susceptibility Exposure Percentage Category

Moderate 14.28% Moderate

High 19.90% Low
Very High 63.06% Moderate
Low 34.29% Moderate
Agriculture
Moderate 3.19% Moderate
Bangantalinga
Low 46.56% Moderate
Crops Land
Moderate 4.90% Moderate
Dirita-Baloguen Crops Land Low 2.61% Moderate
Low 42.58% Moderate
Agriculture Moderate 35.22% Moderate
Very High 0.33% Low
Low 17.38% Moderate
San Agustin Crops Land
Moderate 5.14% Moderate
Moderate 30.71% Moderate
Forest Production High 3.77% Low
Very High 62.32% Moderate
Low 46.92% Moderate
Moderate 4.93% Moderate
Agriculture
High 3.68% Low
Very High 3.21% Low
Low 3.61% Moderate
Santa Barbara Crops Land
Moderate 0.00% Moderate
Low 9.43% Moderate
Moderate 4.86% Moderate
Forest Production
High 18.76% Low
Very High 57.88% Moderate
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Table 1.44 Liquefaction Risk Categories for Production Areas

HAZARD EXPOSURE

Risk
Barangay Classification
Liquefaction Exposure Percentage Category

Moderate 3.25% Low

Agriculture
High 10.63% Moderate
Amungan
Moderate 26.06% Moderate
Crops Land
High 13.86% Moderate
Moderate 22.20% Moderate
Agriculture
High 45.24% Moderate
Bangantalinga
Moderate 17.37% Low
Crops Land
High 20.19% Moderate
Moderate 99.87% Moderate
Agriculture
High 0.13% Low
Dirita-Baloguen
Moderate 76.93% Moderate
Crops Land
High 18.45% Moderate
Agriculture High 100.00% Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
Crops Land High 100.00% Moderate
Moderate 85.05% Moderate
Agriculture
High 0.03% Low
Palanginan
Moderate 21.09% Low
Crops Land
High 78.91% Moderate
Low 7.73% Low
Agriculture Moderate 1.11% Low
High 4.44% Low
San Agustin
Low 20.30% Low
Crops Land Moderate 18.66% Low
High 31.33% Moderate
Low 1.96% Low
Agriculture Moderate 39.70% Low
High 0.34% Low
Santa Barbara
Low 0.39% Low
Crops Land Moderate 66.86% Moderate
High 36.22% Moderate
Agriculture High 89.09% Moderate
Santo Rosario
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Risk
Barangay Classification
Liquefaction Exposure Percentage Category

Moderate 11.10% Low

Agriculture
High 88.90% Moderate
Zone 1
Moderate 0.16% Low
Crops Land
High 99.84% Moderate
Moderate 35.49% Low
Agriculture
Zone 2 High 64.52% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 100.24% Moderate
Zone 3 Agriculture High 99.99% Moderate
Moderate 77.76% Moderate
Agriculture
Zone 5 High 22.24% Moderate
Crops Land Moderate 99.99% Moderate
Moderate 100.00% Moderate
Agriculture
Zone 6 High 0.00% Low
Crops Land High 100.00% Moderate

Table 1.45 Storm Surge Risk Categories for Production Areas

HAZARD EXPOSURE Risk
Barangay Classification
Storm Surge Inundation Exposure Percentage Category
Agriculture Inundation 1-4 m 0.75% Low
Amungan
Crops Land Inundation 1-4 m 0.87% Low
Agriculture Inundation 1-4 m 0.46% Moderate
Bangantalinga
Crops Land Inundation 1-4 m 4.61% Moderate
Agriculture Inundation 4-12 m 25.46% Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
Crops Land Inundation 1-4 m 8.23% Low
Agriculture Inundation 4-12 m 7.84% Low
Palanginan
Crops Land Inundation 4-12 m 0.33% Low
Agriculture Inundation 1-4 m 0.14% Low
San Agustin
Crops Land Inundation 1-4 m 2.81% Low
Agriculture Inundation 1-4 m 39.09% Moderate
Santo Rosario
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Table 1.46 Tsunami Risk Categories for Production Areas

HAZARD EXPOSURE Risk
Barangay Classification
Tsunami Exposure Percentage Category
Agriculture Inundation 2.29% low
Amungan
Crops Land Inundation 7.06% Low
Agriculture Inundation 14.80% Low
Bangantalinga
Crops Land Inundation 11.08% Low
Agriculture Inundation 94.15% Low
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
Crops Land Inundation 90.98% Low
Agriculture Inundation 14.92% Low
Palanginan
Crops Land Inundation 25.38% Low
Agriculture Inundation 0.68% Low
San Agustin
Crops Land Inundation 14.89% Low
Agriculture Inundation 84.97% Low
Santo Rosario
Crops Land Inundation 31.12% Low
Agriculture Inundation 59.37% Low
Zone 1
Crops Land Inundation 41.33% Low
Zone 2 Agriculture Inundation 3.63% Low
Zone 3 Agriculture Inundation 39.45% Low
Zone 5 Agriculture Inundation 10.68% Low
Zone 6 Crops Land Inundation 99.52% Low

Table 1.47 Volcanic Hazards Risk Categories for Production Areas

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Classification
Volcanic Hazard Exposure Percentage Category

Agriculture Zone 4 93.38% Low

Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
Crops Land Zone 4 98.43% Low
Agriculture Zone 4 14.92% Low
Palanginan
Crops Land Zone 4 58.33% Low
Agriculture Zone 4 3.10% Low
Santa Barbara
Crops Land Zone 4 7.29% Low
Agriculture Zone 4 0.24% Low
Santo Rosario
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Agriculture Zone 4 32.72% Low

Zone 1
Crops Land Zone 4 6.98% Low
Zone 2 Agriculture Zone 4 23.41% Low
Zone 3 Agriculture Zone 4 69.41% Low
Zone 5 Agriculture Zone 4 22.17% Low
Zone 6 Crops Land Zone 4 100.00% Low

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Urban Use Risk Categories

Disaster risks in urban areas were based on exposure, sensitivities, and adaptive capacities in agro-industrial, commercial, industrial, parks and recreation, cemetery, ecotourism, and
utilities land uses. These were identified based on mapping activities.

Table 1.48 Flood Risk Categories for Urban Uses

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Affected Area Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay
Flood Susceptibility (ha) Category
Allocation (ha)
(GIS Derived)
Low 16.086 14.076 Moderate
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) Commercial Moderate 16.086 1.536 Moderate
High 16.086 0.473 Moderate
Low 0.810 0.791 Moderate
Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa) Commercial
Moderate 0.810 0.019 Moderate
Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) Commercial Low 0.652 0.652 Moderate
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) Commercial Low 0.980 0.980 Moderate
Low 0.267 0.129 Moderate
Commercial
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) Moderate 0.267 0.139 Moderate
Parks and Rec Low 0.326 0.326 Moderate
Low 2.267 0.746 Moderate
Commercial Moderate 2.267 0.176 Moderate
High 2.267 1.346 Moderate
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan)
Low 6.405 5.598 Moderate
Parks and Rec Moderate 6.405 0.001 Moderate
High 6.405 0.805 Moderate
Commercial Low 0.139 0.139 Moderate
Low 0.847 0.111 Moderate
Amungan Ecotourism
High 0.847 0.709 Moderate
Utilities Low 0.634 0.044 Moderate
Commercial Low 0.334 0.334 Moderate
Bangantalinga Low 34.213 27.881 Moderate
Ecotourism
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Affected Area Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay
Flood Susceptibility (ha) Category
Allocation (ha) (GIS Derived)
High 34.213 0.921 Moderate
Utilities Low 0.063 0.063 Moderate
Low 6.134 1.316 Moderate
Dirita Baloguen Commercial Moderate 6.134 1.848 Moderate
High 6.134 2.969 Moderate
Low 5.777 1.432 Moderate
Cemetery Moderate 5.777 2.291 Moderate
High 5.777 2.054 High
Low 20.674 19.365 Moderate
Ecotourism Moderate 20.674 0.711 Moderate
High 20.674 0.520 Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
Low 0.891 0.869 Moderate
Industrial
Moderate 0.891 0.022 Moderate
Moderate 0.346 0.089 Moderate
Parks and Rec
High 0.346 0.257 High
Low 13.254 13.111 Moderate
Utilities
Moderate 13.254 0.143 Moderate
Low 4.124 3.844 Moderate
Palanginan Commercial Moderate 4.124 0.014 Moderate
High 4.124 0.266 Moderate
Low 3.777 2.611 Moderate
Industrial Moderate 3.777 0.787 Moderate
Santa Barbara
High 3.777 0.380 Moderate
Utilities Low 0.034 0.034 Moderate
Low 0.661 0.247 Moderate
Commercial Moderate 0.661 0.013 Moderate
High 0.661 0.400 Moderate
Santo Rosario Ecotourism Low 4.343 4.343 Moderate
Low 4.904 4.690 Moderate
Utilities Moderate 4.904 0.165 Moderate
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Table 1.49 Rain-induced Landslide Risk Categories for Urban Uses

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay Affected Area (ha)
Landslide Susceptibility Category
Allocation (ha) (GIS Derived)
Cemetery Moderate 6.357 6.357 Moderate
Amungan
Utilities Low 0.634 0.591 Moderate
Bangantalinga Ecotourism Low 0.334 3.072 Moderate

Table 1.50 Liquefaction Risk Categories for Urban Uses

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Affected Area Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay
Liquefaction (ha) Category
Allocation (ha) (GIS Derived)
Moderate 16.086 0.001 Low
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) Commercial
High 16.086 16.085 Moderate
Moderate 0.810 0.199 Low
Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa) Commercial
High 0.810 0.611 Moderate
Moderate 0.652 0.017 Low
Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay) Commercial
High 0.652 0.635 Moderate
Moderate 0.980 0.444 Moderate
Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan) Commercial
High 0.980 0.536 Moderate
Commercial Moderate 0.267 0.267 Moderate
Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano) Moderate 0.326 0.326 Moderate
Parks and Rec
High 0.326 0.000 Low
Commercial Moderate 2.267 2.267 Moderate
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) Moderate 6.405 1.989 Moderate
Parks and Rec
High 6.405 4.416 Moderate
Commercial High 0.139 0.139 Moderate
Ecotourism High 0.847 0.511 Moderate
Amungan
Moderate 0.634 0.591 Moderate
Utilities
High 0.634 0.044 Low
Commercial High 0.334 0.036 Low
Bangantalinga Ecotourism High 34.213 31.141 Moderate
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HAZARD EXPOSURE
Affected Area Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay
Liquefaction (ha) Category
Allocation (ha) (GIS Derived)
Moderate 6.134 0.129 Low
Dirita Baloguen Commercial
High 6.134 6.005 Moderate
Cemetery High 5.777 5.777 Moderate
Ecotourism High 20.674 20.674 Moderate
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Industrial High 0.891 0.891 Moderate
Parks and Rec High 0.346 0.346 Moderate
Utilities High 13.254 13.254 Moderate
Palanginan Commercial Moderate 4.124 4.124 Moderate
Industrial High 3.777 3.777 Moderate
Santa Barbara
Utilities Moderate 0.034 0.034 Moderate
Commercial High 0.661 0.661 Moderate
Santo Rosario Ecotourism High 4.343 4.343 Moderate
Utilities High 4.904 4.904 Moderate

Table 1.51 Storm Surge Landslide Risk Categories for Urban Uses
HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay Affected Area (ha)
Storm Surge Inundation Category
Allocation (ha) (GIS Derived)
Amungan Ecotourism Inundation 1-4 m 0.847 0.1172 Low
Ecotourism Inundation 1-4 m 34.213 17.3005 Moderate
Bangantalinga
Utilities Inundation 1-4 m 0.063 0.0626 Moderate
Inundation 1-4 m 20.674 13.9352 Moderate
Ecotourism
Inundation 4-12 m 20.674 3.6113 Low
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
Industrial Inundation 1-4 m 0.891 0.8910 Moderate
Utilities Inundation 1-4 m 13.254 3.9229 Moderate
Commercial Inundation 1-4 m 0.661 0.0844 Low
Santo Rosario Ecotourism Inundation 1-4 m 4.343 4.2625 Moderate
Utilities Inundation 1-4 m 4.904 0.0968 Low

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Table 1.52 Tsunami Landslide Risk Categories for Urban Uses

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Risk
Barangay Land Use Category Total Barangay Affected Area (ha)
Tsunami Inundation Category
Allocation (ha) (GIS Derived)
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) Commercial Tsunami Prone 16.086 3.756 Low
Commercial Tsunami Prone 0.139 0.139 Low
Amungan
Ecotourism Tsunami Prone 0.847 0.319 Low
Commercial Tsunami Prone 0.334 0.004 Low
Bangantalinga Ecotourism Tsunami Prone 34.213 31.141 Low
Utilities Tsunami Prone 0.063 0.063 Low
Cemetery Tsunami Prone 5.777 5.777 Low
Ecotourism Tsunami Prone 20.674 20.674 Low
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Industrial Tsunami Prone 0.891 0.891 Low
Parks and Rec Tsunami Prone 0.346 0.346 Low
Utilities Tsunami Prone 13.254 13.254 Low
Commercial Tsunami Prone 0.661 0.247 Low
Santo Rosario Ecotourism Tsunami Prone 4.343 4.343 Low
Utilities Tsunami Prone 4.904 4.855 Low

Table 1.53 Volcanic Hazard Risk Categories for Urban Uses

HAZARD EXPOSURE
Barangay Risk
Land Use Category %
Hazard Category
Exposure
Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba) Commercial Zone 4 0.31% Low
Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan) Parks and Rec Zone 4 65.26% Low
Cemetery Zone 4 15.42% Low
Ecotourism Zone 4 1.67% Low
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Industrial Zone 4 100.00% Low
Parks and Rec Zone 4 100.00% Low
Utilities Zone 4 100.00% Low
Palanginan (Palanginan-Tambak) Commercial Zone 4 1.34% Low
Ecotourism Zone 4 19.73% Low
Santo Rosario
Utilities Zone 4 22.15% Low

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1.5.11.6. Decision Areas and Risk Management Options

The following tables show the decision areas for population, critical facilities, and urban uses based on the hazards potentially affecting these systems. Implications are also listed as well
as recommended policy interventions to reduce risks and losses.

To manage disaster risks, these options are identified and best implemented in alignment with or mainstreamed into local development plans such as the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan and Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Development Plan, Local Climate Change Action Plan, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan. Additionally, proper resource
allocation and program activities are needed to address the different systems, areas, or sectors. Like most plans, the time frame and persons/offices responsible should be duly identified
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Table 1.54 Decision Areas for Population/Settlements

Decision Area/s Technical Findings Impacts/Implications Policy Options
All barangay settlements in o Population risk to flooding categorized as o Potential damages to residential o Strict enforcement of Water Code easements
Iba low to moderate with about 501.560 structures o Conduct CBMS/household survey and mapping to
hectares of residential lands (out of 524.728 o Could result to displacement of enhance household data such as location and
ha.) susceptible to flooding, potentially affected population affecting characteristics of population and housing
affecting an estimated 11,494 households or normal day-to-day activities o Limit future densification of residential uses (Land
48,726 individuals o Affected population is prone to Use Management) in highly susceptible areas and
o Population risk to liquefaction potential diseases, specifically water-borne identify safer areas for future growth
categorized as low to moderate with about and/or congestion-related diseases o For new construction, enforce additional structural
505.096 hectares of residential lands o Government resources will be requirements to adapt to flooding conditions and
susceptible to liquefaction hazard allocated for rescue and relief other potential hazards
Settlements in upland areas o Population risk to rain-induced landslide operations, as well as recovery/ o Formulation and dissemination of contingency plans
particularly Barangay categorized as moderate rehabilitation in communities and barangays
Bangantalinga o About 3.080 ha susceptible to hazard, o Available livelihood opportunities o Conduct Information, Education and
potentially affecting an estimated 70 are not enough to accommodate Communication (IEC) campaigns to increase
households or 296 individuals affected families awareness and capacity
Coastal settlements o Population risk to storm surge categorized o Require post disaster assistance o Watershed rehabilitation program to minimize
particularly Barangays as moderate for affected families/individuals surface water run-off in low lying areas
Bangantalinga and Santo o About 10.931 hectares, potentially affecting o Clear natural and built waterways and channels.
Rosario 250 households or 1,052 individuals Identify priority areas for dredging
o Encourage greening programs in private lands to
serve as temporary catchment areas to delay flow of
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Table 1.55 Decision Areas for Critical Facilities

Decision Area/s Technical Findings Impacts/Implications Policy Options
High risk to flooding: o Risk to flooding categorized as high o Potential isolation of these o Conduct of Structural and Non-
o The Lighthouse United Methodist Church in o Located in high flood susceptibility areas facilities may disrupt Structural Risk Assessment of
Barangay Amungan o Poor structural condition increases sensitivity of delivery of public services government facilities
o The United Methodist Church San Agustin facilities to hazards such as health, social o Retrofit structures to meet National
in San Agustin
welfare, education, among Building Code requirements and
Moderate risk to rain-induced landslide: o Risk to landslide categorized as moderate others. employ hazard-resistant designs and
o Little Baguio Elementary School in despite its location in low to moderate
Bangantalinga o Potential damage to construction materials
susceptibility areas structures leading to o Encourage Risk Insurance especially
o Banaba Dam in Bangantalinga o Poor structural condition increases sensitivity of additional government for government facilities
facilities to hazards resource allocation for o Establish buffer zones in high risk
o Limited capacity to retrofit facilities repair and reconstruction areas and identify safer areas for
All critical facilities in lowland/western areas are o Poor structural condition increases sensitivity of o Potentially lead to injuries future development
located in low to high liquefaction area facilities to hazards and/or casualties o Formulation of disaster contingency
o High sensitivity/ vulnerability index increases o Lack of hazard resilient plans
risks to hazard design regulations increases o Explore partnerships with related
Moderate risk to storm surge: o Risk to storm surge categorized as moderate risk of facilities national and local agencies, CSOs,
o DZIB AM Radio Transmitter in Amungan o May be attributed to increasing frequency of private stakeholders and academe
o The United Methodist Church of the coastal wave hazards for research, and implementation of
Philippines Campsite in Bangantalinga o Located in storm surge inundation areas building provisions, and monitoring
o Sacrifice Valley Church in Bangantalinga
o Poor structural condition increases sensitivity of of structural integrity
o Zambales Provincial Police Office in Santo
Rosario facilities to hazards o IEC campaigns
Facilities in coastal areas of Barangays Zone 1 o Risk to tsunami categorized as low to moderate
Poblacion, Zone 6 Poblacion, Amungan, due to low likelihood of occurrence
Bangantalinga, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, San o Located in tsunami inundation areas
Agustin and Santo Rosario o Poor structural condition and low adaptive
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Table 1.56 Decision Areas for Natural Resource-based Production Areas

Decision Areas Technical Findings Impacts/Implications Policy Options
Agricultural Lands and crop o Agricultural lands and crop lands at risk to flooding is categorized as o Potentially affect livelihoods and o Explore opportunities and adopt
lands in all barangays moderate income of families who are best practices on climate-resilient
o Estimated 1,326.566 ha of agricultural lands in all barangays (except dependent on agriculture and crops and equipment
Zone 4) are susceptible to flooding (about 10.31% of the total agro-forestry o Increase participation in climate
agricultural lands) o Potential damage to crops and field schools and other trainings
o Estimated 2,376.124 ha of crop lands (except in Zone 3 and Zone forest products which poses o Optimize production by preserving
4) are susceptible to flooding (about 24.22% of the total crop lands) threat to food security prime agricultural lands
o Agricultural lands at risk to rain-induced landslide is categorized as low to o Negative economic implication o Strict monitoring of protection and
moderate o Significant government production forest uses
o Estimated 2,960.78 ha of agricultural lands in Barangays Amungan, resources will be allocated to o IECs conducted to increase
Bangantalinga, San Agustin, Santa Barbara and Santo Rosario are farming-dependent families to awareness and capacity of farming
susceptible to rain-induced landslide (about 26.06% of the total recover for losses and resume families
agricultural lands) normalcy o Explore Alternative Livelihood
o Crop lands lands at risk to rain-induced landslide is categorized as moderate Program
o Estimated 873.64 ha of crop lands in Barangays Amungan, o Risk insurance
Bangantalinga, Dirita-Baloguen, San Agustin and Santa Barbara are o Explore partnerships with private
susceptible to rain-induced landslide (about 14.86%% of the total institutions, academe, and CSOs
crop lands) for research, IEC Campaigns,
o Agricultural lands and crop lands at risk to liquefaction is categorized as low CCA-DRR investments and,
to moderate alternative livelihood programs
o Estimated 1,255.41 ha of agricultural lands in all barangays (except o Consider use of new technologies
Zone 4) are moderately to highly susceptible to liquefaction (about (e.g. drones) for mapping and
11.88% of the total agricultural lands) monitoring of specific crop
o Estimated 2,222.24 ha of crop lands (in Barangays Amungan, production areas
Bangantalinga, Dirita-Baloguen, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, o Improve database to include
Palanginan, San Agustin, Santa Barbara, Santo Rosario, Zone 1, fisheries/aquaculture sector
Zone 2, Zone 5 and Zone 6) are moderately to highly susceptible to
liquefaction (about 27.05%% of the total crop lands)
o Agricultural lands and crop lands at risk to storm surge is categorized as low
to moderate
o Estimated 37.73 ha of agricultural lands and 59.21 ha of crop lands
in Barangays Amungan, Bangantalinga, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan,
Palanginan, San Agustin and Santo Rosario are susceptible to storm
surge hazards
o Agricultural lands and crop lands at risk to tsunami is categorized as low
o Estimated 156.61 ha of agricultural lands in Barangays Amungan,
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Santo Rosario, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 5 are susceptible

to tsunami
o Estimated 389.13 ha of crop lands in Barangays Amungan,
Bangantalinga, Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, Palanginan, San Agustin,
Santo Rosario, Zone 1 and Zone 6 are susceptible to tsunami
Forest production lands o Forest production lands at risk to flooding is categorized as moderate
o Estimated 273.485 ha of forest production lands in Barangays
Amungan, San Agustin and Santa Barbara are susceptible to
flooding (about 2.41% of the total forest production lands)
o Forest production lands at risk to rain-induced landslide is categorized as low
to moderate
o Estimated 5,071.84 ha of forest production lands in Barangays Amungan,
San Agustin and Santa Barbara are susceptible to rain-induced landslide
(about 25.36% of the total forest production lands)

Table 1.57 Decision Areas for Lifeline Utilities (Roads)

Decision Areas Technical Findings Impacts/Implications Policy Options
Roads traversing urban areas o Risk to flooding is categorized as moderate; Roads with more than 70% o Access and mobility will be o Improve Road Inventory and
exposure to low susceptibility floods limited due to the closure of monitoring for more
o Lesaca Street traversing Barangays Zone 1 to Zone 6 these road segments comprehensive assessment
o Punta Mayor Street traversing Barangays Zone 1 to Zone 5 o Potentially lead to isolation of o Retrofit structures to employ
o Arellano Street traversing Barangays Zone 4 to Zone 5 communities in these barangays hazard-resistant designs and
o Lt. R. Dela Rea Street traversing Barangays Zone 1 to Zone 5 o Potential damage to structures construction materials
o Atty. J. Arbizo Street traversing Barangays Zone 1 to Zone 5 leading to additional o Risk Insurance
o Esguerra Street traversing Barangays Zone 1 and Zone 2 government resource allocation o Formulation of disaster contingency
o Panibuatan Road traversing Barangays Santo Rosario and Bangantalinga for repair and reconstruction plans and identification/
o Sto.Rosario-Dirita Road traversing Barangays Zone 1 and Zone 6 construction of alternative
o Adalla St. traversing Barangays Palanginan and Santa Barbara evacuation routes for redundancy
o Camp Conrado service Road traversing Sto. Rosario and Lipay-Dingin purposes
Panibuatan o Consider database creation and
o Kawayan Kiling Road traversing Barangay Amungan maintenance for other lifeline
o Sampaguita Road traversing Barangay Bangantalinga utilities such as power lines,
o Abijay-Baldias Road traversing Barangay Bangantalinga communication lines, and
o Botlay Road traversing Barangay San Agustin drainage/water systems
o Dolit Road traversing Barangay Palanginan
o Acayan Road traversing Barangay Palanginan
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o St. Joseph Matambo Little Tokyo Road traversing Barangays Palanginan,

Sta. Barbara
o Govic-Palanginan Road traversing Barangays Zone 1 to 6 and Barangay
Dirita
o Lt. R. Dela Rea Street traversing Barangays Zone 1 to 5
o Iba-Poblacion Road (Provincial Road) traversing Barangays Zone 1 to 6
o Barangay Zone 1: Ederlita Street, Nael-el Road, Bagong Kalsada Road,
Millado Road, Takipan Road and V. Cuevas Street
o Barangay Zone 5: Garcia Street, Bano Road, Malabon Road, Lanao-
Libaba Road, Zone 1
o Barangay Zone 3: Palanginan
o Barangay Zone 4: Korokan Road and Lupang Pangako Road
o Bangantalinga: Airport Road, Sta.Barbara-Palanginan Road, Sta.Barbara-
Baytan Road and Nero Street
o Palanginan: Paulien-Baloguen Road, Caloocan-palayan Road, Upper
Unsang Road, Govic Avenue, Lipay Road, Nagbangan Road, Bayaba
Road, Apelei Road, Lalue Road, Bangal Road, Private Alley, Rayman
Road, Tuaque Road, and Provincial Roads - PRMMH Road 1 and
PRMMH Road 2
o Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan: Mercado Road, Underpass Road, Camia Road,
Dama de Noche Road, Dona Luz Road, Ilang-ilang Road, Rosal Road,
and Rose Street
o Santo Rosario - Tiltilayon Road and Dona Pepita Road
Barangay Roads to eastern o Risk to rain-induced landslide is categorized as low
upland areas o Barangay Roads in Amungan, Bangantalinga, Dirita-Baloguen, San Agustin
and Santa Barbara
Coastal roads o Risk to storm surge is categorized as low
o Barangay Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan: Rose Street
o Santo Rosario: Tiltilayon Road and Dona Pepita Road
o barangay roads (no name) in Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, San Agustin and
Santo Rosario
o Risk to tsunami is categorized as low
o Panibuatan Road traversing Barangays Santo Rosario and Bangantalinga
o Kawayan Kiling Road traversing Barangays Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan and
Santo Rosario
o Sampagita Road traversing Barangays Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan and Santo
Rosario
o Abijay-Baldias Road traversing Barangays Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan and
Santo Rosario
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o Bangantalinga: Airport Road, Sta.Barbara-Palanginan Road, Sta.Barbara-

Baytan Road
o Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan: Mercado Road, Balintabog Road, Underpass
Road, Kalaongan Road, Camia Road, Dama de Noche Road, Dona Luz
Road, Everlasting Road, Ilang-ilang Road, Rosal Road, Rose Street,
Sta.Rita Road, Rayman Road
o Bangantalinga: Nero Street
o Santo Rosario: Tiltilayon Road, Dona Pepita Road
o Barangay roads (no name, refer to map) in Amungan, Bangantalinga, Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan, Palanginan, San Agustin, Santo Rosario, Zone 1
Poblacion and Zone 6 Poblacion

Table 1.58 Decision Areas for Urban Areas

Decision Areas Technical Findings Impacts/Implications Policy Options
Cemetery and Risk to flooding is categorized as high o Potential damages to o Strict enforcement of Water
Parks/Recreation areas in commercial, tourism, and Code easements and ensure
Barangay Lipay-Dingin- recreational structures protection of waterways
Panibuatan o Economic losses o Limit future densification of
o Commercial areas in o Risk to flooding is categorized as moderate o Government resources will be urban uses (Land Use
Barangays Zone 1 to 6; o Estimated 32.454 ha of commercial lands susceptible to varying degrees allocated for rescue and relief Management) in high
Amungan, of flooding (about 35.25% of total commercial lands) operations, as well as recovery susceptibility areas
Bangantalinga, Dirita o Estimated 56.9 ha of tourism land uses susceptible to varying degrees of o Available livelihood o Explore incentives for “green
Baloguen, Palanginan, flooding (about 33.33% of total tourism/ecotourism lands) opportunities will be needed businesses” and retain unpaved
and Santo Rosario o Estimated 4.668 ha of industrial land uses susceptible to varying degrees to accommodate affected surface to increase soil absorption
o Ecotourism/Tourism of flooding (about 35.60% of total industrial lands) families capacity during rainy season
areas in Barangays o Estimated 6.820 ha of parks land uses susceptible to varying degrees of o Anticipate future growth of urban
Amungan, flooding (about 34.29% of total parks and recreation lands) uses in Poblacion area by
Bangantalinga, Lipay- o Estimated 18.298 ha of utilities land uses susceptible to varying degrees considering drainage design and
Dingin-Panibuatan and of flooding (about 43.62% of total parks and recreation lands) outlets to manage urban flooding
Santo Rosario o Enforcement of Solid and Waste
o Industrial land uses in Water Management
Barangays Lipay- Improve building spatial database for
Dingin-Panibuatan and permitting and monitoring purposes
Santa Barbara ensuring adherence to National
o Parks and Recreation Building Code and other regulations
uses in Barangays Zone for resilient building designs
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o Utilities land uses in

Barangays Amungan,
Bangantalinga, Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan,
Santa Barbara and
Santo Rosario
Cemetery and utilities land Risk to rain-induced landslide is categorized as moderate
use in Barangay Amungan
Ecotourism/tourism areas in
Barangay Bangantalinga
o Cemetery in Barangay o Risk to liquefaction categorized as moderate
Lipay-Dingin- o Estimated 96% of total commercial areas susceptible to moderate to high
Panibuatan liquefaction
o Commercial areas in o Estimated 94.33% of total tourism areas susceptible to high liquefaction
Barangays Zone 1 to 6, o 100% of industrial lands in these barangays are susceptible to high
Amungan, Dirita liquefaction
Baloguen, Palanginan o Estimated 7.076 ha of parks/recreation land uses are susceptible to
(Palanginan-Tambak) moderate to high liquefaction
and Santo Rosario All areas for utilities in these barangays are susceptible to moderate to high
o Ecotourism/Tourism liquefaction
areas in Amungan,
Bangantalinga, Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan and
Santo Rosario
o Industrial lands in
Barangays Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan and
Santa Barbara
o Parks/Recreation lands
in barangays Zone 5,
Zone 6 and Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan
o Utilities land uses in
Amungan,
Bangantalinga, Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan,
Santa Barbara and
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Coastal Barangays o Risk to storm surge hazard categorized as moderate

Bangantalinga, Lipay- o About 59.93% of ecotourism lands susceptible storm surge hazards
Dingin-Panibuatan and o All industrial land uses in Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan susceptible to storm
Santo Rosario surge hazards
About 29.93% of utilities land uses in Barangays Bangantalinga and Lipay-
Dingin-Panibuatan are susceptible to storm surge hazards
Urban uses in Barangays o Risk to storm surge hazard categorized as low
Zone 1 Poblacion,
Amungan, Bangantalinga,
Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan
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1.5.12. Environmental Concerns between San Agustin and Amungan. This has led to an observed water hardness
concentration exceeding 200 mg/l of the CaCo 3. The use of ground water for purposes
The municipality’s ecosystem is varied from marine to forest, all of which being of residential and agricultural use should also be regulated to ensure sustainability
sensitive to changes in waste disposal, urban sprawl, water and air pollution and other considering that its replenishment is primarily dependent on precipitation and water run-
human activities which have adverse effects to environmental integrity. The increasing off.
urbanization, tourism and agricultural activities brought about by the demands to
increase productivity continue to put stress in the environmental balance. If these remain 1.5.12.3. Solid Waste Management
unchecked, these may lead to compromising the health of the general population as well
as the biodiversity in the various ecosystems. Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000 mandates all local government units to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and
1.5.12.1. Air Quality ecological solid waste management program with the primary objective of ensuring
public health and preservation and conservation of environment.
Air pollutants can come from both natural and anthropogenic sources but is dominated
more by anthropogenic air pollutants from areas with high industrial activities. Air With an increasing rate of urbanization, the LGU needs to accelerate its implementation
pollution sources can be classified as stationary, mobile or area. All stationary sources of of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act especially with regards the residential,
air emissions must comply with the National Emission Standards for Sources Specific commercial, industrial and tourist focused areas. Waste reduction, ensuring segregation
Air Pollution and Ambient Air Quality Standard pertaining to the source. at source and managing their proper handling/disposal is intended to mitigate the
potential adverse effects of development. These should be integrated in the ensuing
Based on DENR's National Air Quality Status Report for 2010-2011, increasing specialized plans of Iba.
motorization (number of vehicles) in Region III contributes to local air pollution.
Particulate matter (PM) and sulfur oxides (SOx) emission sources for the region was The LGU has developed its own Solid Waste Management Plan for the period 2018-
recorded to be around 40-50 thousand tons per year, while oxides of nitrogen (NOx) 2027 which is aimed towards developing a sustainable framework wherein the LGU can
emission sources reached 70-80 thousand tons per year. Volatile organic compounds maintain compliance to R.A. 9003.
(VOC) emissions were between 200-250 thousand tons. Following NCR, Region III
recorded around 700-800 thousand tons of carbon monoxide (CO).

1.5.12.2. Water Quality

With five (5) watersheds and two (2) main rivers providing ample freshwater supply to
the municipality, the primary concerns in terms of ensuring water quality include salt
water diffusion. Salt water diffusion is also an emerging concern as this has already been
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1.6. Social Sub Sector

1.6.1. Social Sub Sector: Education

The provision of education services is accomplished through both government

and privately-operated schools in the municipality. For government operated schools, it
is the Department of Education (DepEd) which directly manages the said schools,
through their Regional, Division and District offices. For the privately-operated school,
the day to day operations are managed by their respective organizational core, while
maintaining regulated by the DepEd and its respective standards.

Alongside the abovementioned basic education facilities, other complementary

institutions that can be found in the municipality are day care centers operated by the
Municipal Welfare and Social Development Office (MSWDO), TESDA Training
Center in Palanginan, and other tertiary institutions.

It should be noted that the schools are generally accessible to their target
clientele as these are strategically distributed across the municipality. In terms of
condition of the schools, it is worth mentioning that they are generally well-maintained
though some facilities are noticeably lacking in some.

It should also be noted that the Local School Boards are functioning well in
Iba as the municipality also provides support to the delivery of basic education through
the special education fund as well as the hiring of complementary teachers that are
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Table 1.59 Basic Education Schools by Level, Type, Facilities and Condition
Type Facilities
Area Occupied
School Location Computer Comfort
(sq. meter) Public Private Canteen Library Clinic Playground Others
Room Room
Elementary
1. Iba ES Zone VI 20,831 Public G NI NI N C C
2. Amungan Amungan 10,900 Public G NI C NI C N
3. ADBSA Palanginan 1,500 Public N N N N G N
4. Bangantalinga ES Bangantalinga 24 351 Public NI NI N NI G N
5. Dampay ES Dampay, Amungan 15,467 Public N NI N N NI N
6. Dirita-Baloguen Dirita-Baloguen 11,924 Public NI NI NI NI G N
7. Dona Luisa Obieta Sitio Amungan 800 Public G NI NI NI G N
8. Lawak Es Lawak, Amungan 10,000 Public G NI G NI G N
9. Libaba ES Zone 1, Libaba 2,576 Public NI NI N N G N
10. Lipay-Dingin ES Lipay-Dingin ES 6,360 Public C G G NI G N
11. Little Baguio ES Bangantalinga 5,100 Public NI N NI N NI N
12. Lupang Pangako Es San Agustin 10,964 Public G N NI N G N
NO CR
13. MAES Tambac, Pal. 3,524 Public G C N N N N in new
building
14.PASMES Palanginan 7,000 Public G NI N N G N HE - G
15. San Agustin IS San Agustin 10,000 Public G G N N NI N
16. Sta. Barbara IS -
Sta. Barbara 11,100 Public N N G N NI N
Elem.
Sto Rosario ES Sto. Rosario 8,994 Public NI G N NI G N

Secondary
1. Amungan NHS Amungan
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Peripheral
fence-NI
Wash
Area-NI
3. JESMAG - Annex Bangantalinga 24, 351 Public NI NI NI NI NI N
Comfort
Room-
Needs
Additional
Additional
(within the area building,
Sta. Barbara IS - JR HS Sta. Barbara Public N N N N N N
of Elem.) Comfort
rooms
5. San Agustin IS - JR
San Agustin
HS 10,000 Public G NI N N G N

Legend:
G- Good
P- Public
NI- Needs Improvement
C- Critical/Requiring priority Action
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Table 1.60 Student-Teacher and Student Classroom Ratio by Level, SY 2017-2018 Enrollment for the state-run President Ramon Magsaysay State University –
Total No. of No. of Student – Student – Iba Campus for the second semester of 2017-2018 academic year have reached 5,504,
Enrollment Teachers Classrooms Teacher Classroom an increase from the 5,811 enrolment from the same period of the previous academic
Ratio Ratio year. Graduates on the other hand have reached 1757 for the year 2018, an increase
Primary 7,608 229 252 1:35 1:35 from the 1,226 graduates for 2017. It is to be noted that the enrollees in these institutions
Secondary 4,412 217 155 1:30 1:30
do not account for those coming from Iba alone, rather the cumulative total of enrollees
Source: MPDO, DepEd District Office
coming from varying municipalities.
Table 1.60 also shows that in comparison to the DepEd benchmark of student-
Table 1.62. Tertiary and Technical / Vocational schools by enrollees and courses offered
teacher and student-classroom ratio of 1:35 in the primary level and 1:30 in the
AY 2017-2018.
secondary level, the municipality of Iba is within the prescribed standard for primary
Tertiary Institution / Barangay Type Courses Offered
schools and has more facilities for secondary education as it has a net ratio of 1:30 for
Technical/Vocational
student-classroom-teacher. Training Institution
TESDA Provincial Palanginan Technical/ Automotive Servicing NC I
Table 1.61 also describes the increasing enrollment participation rate for the Training Center Vocational Automotive Servicing NC II
school-going population of Iba for both primary and secondary education. The 3-year Computer Hardware Servicing
progress provides an indication of an increasing rate of human resource quality, as more NC II
educated people is correlational to better opportunities for income generation. Consumer Electronics Servicing
NC II
Electrical Installation and
Table 1.61. Historical Enrollment Participation Rate
Maintenance NC II
Elementary Secondary Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW
Year 1 91% 90% NC II)
Year 2 89% 91% Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Year 3 92.6% 93% (GTAW) NC II
Source: MPDO, DepEd District Office Shield Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW) NCII
Tertiary education and technical and vocational schools are also present in the President Ramon Tertiary Doctor of Education
municipality, these being either public or private in nature. The tertiary courses these Magsaysay State and Master of Arts in Education
institutions offer have also varied from those focusing on agriculture, business University (Main Graduate Master of Science in Agriculture
Campus) School Master in Public Administration
management, information technology, and hospitality management. While the courses
with Master in Business
offered for technical vocational studies focus on automotive servicing, computer
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Certificate Master of Science in Computer Bachelor of Elementary

Courses Science Education
Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Bachelor of Physical Education
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Education
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Technical Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Computer Education
Engineering Two Year Trade Technical
Bachelor of Science in Education
Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Micro Asia College of Zone I Tertiary Bachelor of Science in Business
Accounting Technology Science and Administration
Bachelor of Science in Banking Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer
and Finance Engineering
Bachelor in Public Bachelor of Science in Computer
Administration Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Office
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer All Asia Aviation Santo Technical Private Pilot License
Science Academy Rosario Vocational Commercial Pilot License
Bachelor of Science in and Instrument Rating Course
Information Technology Certificate Multi Engine Rating Course
Associate in Computer Science Courses Flight Instructor Course
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Sand Valley Institute Lipay Technical Bartending NCII
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and of Arts and Trades, Dingin and Food and Beverage Services NC
Restaurant Management Inc Vocational II
Certificate of Professional Housekeeping NC II
Education Source: MPDO, CHED, TESDA Provincial; Office
Bachelor of Elementary
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4.1.1 Historical Enrollment and Participation Rate

Table 1.63 Elementary and Secondary Schools Historical Enrollment from 2013-2018
2013 - 2014 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 2016 - 2017 2017 - 2018
School Inc/ Inc/ Inc/ Inc/
M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T
Dec Dec Dec Dec

ADBSA 54 56 110 62 56 118 7% 54 51 105 -12% 64 50 114 8% 82 55 137 17%

Iba E/S 638 624 1262 624 611 1235 -2% 624 624 1248 1% 593 574 1167 -7% 564 569 1133 -3%

Amungan E/S 317 306 623 294 295 589 -6% 289 281 570 -3% 340 365 705 19% 322 359 681 -4%

Bangantalinga E/S 242 211 453 233 226 459 1% 239 210 449 -2% 214 216 430 -4% 233 234 467 8%

Dampay E/S 183 187 370 222 222 444 17% 221 207 428 -4% 218 209 427 0% 224 208 432 1%

Dirita – Baloguen E/S 103 110 213 136 130 266 20% 122 125 247 -8% 125 124 249 1% 120 120 240 -4%

Dona Luisa E/S 47 31 78 54 40 94 17% 61 49 110 15% 63 57 120 8% 54 53 107 -12%

-
Lawak E/S 133 121 254 139 110 249 -2% 154 126 280 11% 153 127 28 154 130 284 90%
900%
Libaba E/S 212 203 415 205 194 399 -4% 186 174 360 -11% 194 160 354 -2% 195 163 358 1%

Little Baguio E/S 112 98 210 117 96 213 1% 106 81 187 -14% 108 85 193 3% 103 67 170 -14%

Lipay Dingin E/S 188 210 388 181 202 383 -1% 198 192 390 2% 213 189 402 3% 217 196 413 3%

Lupang Pangako Res. E/S 90 94 184 111 90 201 8% 116 89 205 2% 87 82 169 -21% 97 93 190 11%
MAES 100 100 200 105 104 209 4% 99 111 210 0% 102 108 210 0% 104 102 206 -2%
PASMES 480 495 975 488 509 997 2% 499 489 988 -1% 486 499 985 0% 463 486 949 -4%
San Agustin E/S 247 246 493 320 312 632 22% 335 307 642 2% 306 288 594 -8% 326 283 608 2%
Sta Barbara E/S 292 272 564 354 320 674 16% 345 301 646 -4% 329 307 636 -2% 324 332 656 3%
Sto Rosario E/S 259 232 491 303 262 565 13% 306 266 572 1% 307 248 555 -3% 307 270 577 4%
Total 3697 3586 7283 3948 3779 7727 6% 3954 3683 7637 -1% 3902 3688 7590 -1% 3889 3720 7608 0%

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ZNHS 1589 1634 3223 1471 1734 3205 -1% 1578 1622 3200 0% 1487 1595 3082 -4% 1512 1542 3054 -1%
ANHS 384 348 732 373 342 715 -2% 347 323 670 -7% 350 321 671 0% 382 321 703 5%
SAIS 21 22 43 60 55 115 63% 88 111 190 39% 121 126 247 23% 118 126 244 -1%
JESMAG 304 207 507 283 200 483 -5% 229 209 438 -10% 268 209 477 8% 222 189 411 -16%
Total 2298 2211 4509 2187 2331 4518 0% 2242 2165 4568 1% 2226 2251 4477 -2% 2234 2178 4412 -1%
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1.7. Social Sub Sector: Health and Sanitation population continues to expand. To complement the regular plantilla health personnel
of the municipality, the municipal health unit also has additional complement of
1.7.1. Health Situation volunteer Barangay Health Workers which also render support in the delivery of
community level health programs. The said BHWs are assigned to ensure the delivery
Based on the data provided by the Municipal Rural Health Unit for the period, of promotive health programs such as first aid, maternal, neonatal and child health, and
the 2017 Crude Birth Rate (CBR) stands at 18 per 1,000 population, while the Crude community-based interventions which include immunization clinics for their respective
Death Rate (CDR) stands at 6.45 per 1,000 population. In terms of Neonatal Mortality barangays. As such, BHWs are often immersed in their designated barangay healthy
Rate the municipality stands at 9.64, while Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) stands at 12.9 stations.
per 1,000, and Fetal Mortality Rate (FDR) stands at 8.57 per 1,000. The Maternal Death
Rate stands at 2.14 per 1,000.
Table 1.64 Medical Health Facilities and Personnel
In comparing the six (6) year data of the rural health unit, the health situation of Name of Health Facility Barangay Staffing
the municipality has generally improved especially for the indicators relating to infant Public Plantilla JO/COS/Casual Total
mortality rate, fetal death rate, and neonatal death rates. In contrast, the incidence of Municipal Rural Health Poblacion
Maternal death has yet to slow down as the annual 2 deaths per 1,000 population still Unit
President Ramon Palanginan 181 filled 367 (65 548
persists in the municipality.
Magsaysay Memorial 201 total COS/53 JO /
Hospital 249 Casual)
The municipal health unit is a certified “Sentrong Sigla” implementer, health Private
personnel from both the municipal health unit together with the barangay health stations Sta. Cecilia Medical Palanginan
implement DOH and RHU programs. The Rural Health Unit (RHU) is currently Center
complemented by 1 government hospital, and 11 coded barangay health stations that Zambales Doctors Clinic Palanginan
serve the general population. Iba Community Health Across
Center various
barangays
Given that the LGU currently belongs to Category VIII with a population above
Source: RHU
50,000, it can be observed that the current staffing complement is above the standard
affixed by R.A. 1082 of two (2) doctors, four (4) nurses, four (4) midwives and three (3)
The health services of the municipality are further complemented by the
Rural Sanitary Inspectors (RSIs).
provincial government-run President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital located in
Barangay Palanginan whose catchment is the whole province of Zambales. The said
In addition to the existing health facilities there are also Barangay Health
provincial hospital currently renders its services through 201 total plantilla personnel, of
Stations (BHS) which serve as primary health care centers in communities. In relation
which only 181 are currently filled, these being the main medical service personnel. The
to the standards for BHS, which require 1 barangay health station per 5,000 population,
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remaining staff complement is done through contractual, casual and job order Casual/G.O. (PHO
arrangements. Fund) 53
Job Order
Table 1.65 President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital Staffing Complement (as of Total 201 181 21 65 53 249
Aug 2019)
Services / Authorized Permanent Contractual Casual Job
Departments Positions Occupied Vacant Order 25

Provincial Health 1 1
Officer II 20
Provincial Health 1 1
Officer I 15
Medical Service 34 33 1
Nursing Service 67 57 10 51 10
Ancillary Service
Laboratory 7 6 1 6 5
Radiology 3 3 5
Pharmacy 3 3 3 0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Dental 1 1
Technical Service 18 16 2 Birth Rate Death Rate Neonatal Death Rate
Administrative Infant Death Rate Fetal Death Rate Maternal Death Rate
Service
Figure 1.5. Trends of Vital Events
Administrative
Function/Clerical 24 21 3
Dietary 10 9 1 Infant morbidity refers to the unhealthy state of infants. As per the data from
Housekeeping 17 15 2
the rural health unit, it was observed that the top causes of infant illnesses from 2012
until 2017 were due largely to acute lower respiratory tract infection. The early detection
Laundry/Linen 4 4
and diagnosis of which greatly reduces the probability of the said illness from progressing
Motorpool 5 5
into its advance stages. Other common illnesses among infants are skin problems, flu
Seamstress 1 1
and diarrhea, stating the importance of vaccination, water sanitation and hygiene among
Maintenance 2 2 households. The figures in Table 1.66 further reflect the common illnesses among
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Table 1.66 Leading Causes of Infant Morbidity from 2012 - 2017 Skin Problems, All Forms 259 533.18 449 863.98
2012-2016 Average 2017 Urinary Tract Infection 62 127.63 318 611.9
Causes Number Rate Number Rate Arthritis 99 203.8 253 486.83
Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 504 557.52 489 523.55 Wound, All Forms 197 405.55 213 409.86
Skin Problems, All Forms 24 26.55 28 29.98 Acute Gastroenteritis / Watery Diarrhea 185 380.84 206 396.39
Influenza like Illness/Flu, Fever 18 19.91 20 21.41 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 101 207.92 195 375.22
Acute Gastroenteritis / Acute Watery Diarrhea 30 33.19 12 12.85 Dental Problem 0 0 190 365.6
Systemic Viral Infection 0 0 5 5.35 Tension Headache 0 0 134 257.85
Wound, All Forms 5 5.53 5 5.35 Source: RHU
Asthma/ Bronchial Asthma 11 12.17 4 4.28
Conjunctivitis 0 0 4 4.28 Infant mortality is the death of an infant before its first birthday. As per the
Oral Thrush 2 2.21 3 3.21 records of the rural health unit in relation to the leading causes of infant mortality, Sepsis
together with severe respiratory distress syndrome have been recorded as being the top
Parasitism/ Intestinal Parasitism 1 1.11 2 2.14
Source: RHU causes among infant deaths. The said cases can further be avoided through assistance
from national government especially through the First 1,000 Days program of the
As per the records of the rural health unit, the leading causes of morbidity or National Nutrition Council which focuses on the nine months of pregnancy until the
unhealthy state of the general population from 2012 until 2017 was acute respiratory second birthday of the child. The figures in Table 1.68 further reflect the common
infection. The same is common across the world as a large proportion of this illness causes of infant mortality from 2012 until 2017.
remains caused by viruses that continuously evolve and trigger weaknesses in the human
immune system. Other common causes of morbidity are hypertension, urinary tract Table 1.68 Common Causes of Infant Mortality from 2012-2017
infection, arthritis and diarrhea. It should also be noted that given the comparative data 2012-2016 Average 2017
gathered by the RHU, there should be additional focus on the provision of dental Causes Number Rate Number Rate
services as these continue to remain as one of the least prioritized among households. Sepsis 1 1.07 4 4.28
The figures in Table 1.67 further reflect the common illnesses in the general population Severe Respiratory Distress Syndrome 1 1.07 3 3.21
from 2012 until 2017. Asphyxia 1 1.07 1 1.07
Aspiration 1 1.07 1 1.07
Table 1.67 Leading Causes of Morbidity among all Ages from 2012 - 2017
Pneumonia 3 3.21 1 1.07
2012-2016 Average 2017 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 0 0 1 1.07
Causes Number Rate Number Rate Diarrhea 0 0 1 1.07
Acute Respiratory Infection 4,541 9,348.12 3743 7,207.37 Source: RHU
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Table 1.69 Common Causes of Mortality among all Ages from 2012-2017 immediate response. Wasting is an effect of short-term inadequate nutrition. The figures
2012-2016 Average 2017 in Table 1.70 further reflect the nutrition status of children 0-71 months in Iba.
Causes Number Rate Number Rate
Diseases of the Heart 36 74.11 72 138.54
Table 1.70 Stunting and Wasting among children 0-71 months old 2016-2017
Pneumonia 72 148.22 66 127 Estimated 0 - 71 Months Old 2016 2017
Malignant Neoplasm 29 59.7 41 78.89 9,049 8,563
4,94 57.69
Cerebrovascular Diseases 23 47.35 37 71.2 Actual Weighed 5,764 63.69% 0 %
Chronic Lower Respiratory diseases 14 28.82 18 34.64 4,69 95.08
Diabetes Mellitus 8 16.47 15 28.86 Weight for Age Normal 5,619 97.48% 7 %
Renal Diseases 5 10.29 13 25.01 Underweight + Severely
Underweight for Age 100 1.73% 192 3.89%
Accidents 4 8.23 12 23.09
Overweight for Age 45 0.78% 51 1.03%
Gastro Intestinal Diseases 0 0 8 15.39 4,62 93.54
Diseases of the Vascular System 18 37.05 6 11.55 Height for Age Normal 1 %
Pulmonary Tuberculosis 5 10.29 6 11.55 Stunted + Severely Stunted 269 5.45%
Source: RHU Tall for Age 50 1.01%
Weight/Height/Lengt 4,67 94.68
h Normal 7 %
As per the records of the rural health unit, the leading causes of mortality as Wasted + Severely Wasted 164 3.42%
observed are primarily circulatory and respiratory related diseases, alongside malignant Overweight + Obese 94 1.90%
neoplasm growth. The figures in Table 1.68 further reflect the common causes of Source: RHU
mortality from 2012 until 2017.
1.7.2. Burial Grounds
In relation to nutrition, the Rural health unit has reported that for 2017, 93.54%
or 4,621 had normal weight considering their age. However, 5.45% or 269 of the weighed The municipality has three (3) existing cemeteries, of which only one (1) is
children were found as either stunted or severely stunted, which was an indication of public. It is worth noting that expansion of the public cemetery is necessary in order to
long term insufficient nutrient intake among the said children, the effects of which are accommodate the current and projected demand. The details of the cemeteries are
largely irreversible. If left untreated, stunting may cause, poor cognitive functions, further noted in Table 1.71.
delayed motor skills development and poor school performance. Also, of the children
weighed, 94.68% or 4,677 were considered as having normal weight-height-length,
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Table 1.71 Cemeteries and Memorial Parks Table 1.73 Access to Potable Water
Name of Cemetery / Location Ownership Area (has) 2016 2017
Memorial Park
Iba Public Cemetery Lipay-Dingin Public No of Households 9,310 10,606
3,285 sq.m.
Household with Potable Water 8,186 87.93% 10,118 95.40%
El Cielo De La Paz San Agustin Private 34,500 sq. m Household without Potable Water 1,124 12.07% 488 4.60%
Memorial Park
Source: RHU
Iba Memorial Gardens Lipay Dingin Private 15,000 sq.m.
Source: MPDO
1.7.4. Solid Waste Management Practices
1.7.3. Sanitation Status
In compliance with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Solid Waste
Management Act and more importantly, in consideration of the potential impacts of
As can be seen in Table 1.72, household access to toilet facilities have increased
improper solid waste management, the municipality of Iba has already crafted its own
from 89.96% or 8,375 of the 9,310 households surveyed in 2016 to 96.28% or 10,211
Local Solid Waste Management Plan, which incorporates waste characterization, source
of the surveyed 10,606 households in 2017. This data reflects a decreasing source of
reduction, recycling, composting, collection and transfer, processing, and final disposal.
potential contamination of water supply and food, in effect preventing diseases that can
The same inputs have been aligned with horizontal plans as well as vertical plans to
be transmitted through human waste.
ensure seamless integration. In the municipality, the Municipal Environment and
Natural Resources Office is the overall coordinator of waste management programs.
Table 1.72 Access to Sanitation Toilets
2016 2017 As a prevailing system for Iba, source reduction and segregation are done in the
9,310 10,606 household level which are educated through campaigns led by the LGU. Recyclable
Household with Sanitation Toilet 8,375 89.96% 10,211 96.28% materials are surrendered to the barangay for proper handling, through the respective
Household without Sanitation Toilet 935 10.04% 394 3.71% materials recovery facilities. Non-recyclables are then collected regularly and are
Source: RHU transferred to the appropriate sanitary landfill for processing. The presence of the newly
constructed sanitary landfill is estimated to sustain the waste generated in the
In terms of access to potable water, it can be seen in Table 1.73 that households municipality for a period of 8 years.
with access to potable water have increased from 89.96% or 8,375 of the surveyed 9,310
households in 2016 to 96.28% or 10,211 of the surveyed 10,606 households in 2017. It is to be noted that the local water district has yet to fully develop waste water
management systems for the processing of waste from sewers prior to their release in
natural bodies of water. With the beach front of Iba also serving as a prominent element
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align the said initiatives with those of the provincial government as well as the concerned had a share of 1.03%, while special waste stood at approximately 0.03%, while residual
national agencies. waste with potential for diversion for non-household is at 0.50% of total residuals.

For both residential and non-residential areas, the percentage of total waste
With regard the waste generated in the municipality of Iba, statistical sampling
composition stands at 45.03% being biodegradable, 19.39% recyclable, 10.89% residuals
was done last December 2017 using the Slovin formula, having 7 barangays selected for which has potential for diversion, total residual for disposal accrued 20.74%, and special
the waste analysis and characterization study (WACS). As for the results of the study, it waste 3.94%.
was identified that the generated daily waste stood at around 23,616.16 kgs, of which,
around 17.71% or 4,183,43 kgs of the waste was generated by urban barangays, while Being the barangays with high residential and commercial activities, Barangays
rural barangays accounted for 77.23% or 18,239 kgs. Per capita waste generated for the Amungan and Palanginan topped the list of Barangays with high waste generated per day
period stands at 2.0 kilos per day (kpd) for rural and 9.04 kpd for urban barangays. with around 17.33% and 18.07% respectively. Per capita generation in the residential
areas stands at .448 kpd, while non-household areas generate .591 kpd.
Residential waste generated per day stands at 22,423.55 kpd, of which 43.11%
were biodegradable, 19.64% recyclables, 11.40% residual with potential for diversion,
21.73% residual waste for total disposal and 4.12% are special waste.

Non-residential waste generated per day stands at 1,192.61 kpd of which

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Table. 1.74 Bulk Density of Waste from All Sources

Total
Waste
Waste Composition (kgs/day)
Generation
Major (kgs/day)
Sources For
Residuals with Potential for Diversion Total
Disposal
Kgs./day Biodegradable Recyclable Residual Special
Metallic
Sando bags Thin films Composite PP Sub Total Others Waste
foils
Residential

Urban 4,184.43 1,803.91 821.82 61.51 34.31 87.87 79.5 213.82 477.03 909.28 1,386.30 172.4

Rural 18,239.00 7,862.83 3,582.14 268.11 149.56 383.02 346.54 932.01 2,079.25 3,963.33 6,042.58 751.45
Sub-total 22,423.43 9,666.74 4,403.96 329.62 183.87 470.89 426.05 1,145.84 2,556.27 4,872.61 7,428.88 923.85
%
43.11% 19.64% 1.47% 0.82% 2.10% 1.90% 5.11% 11.40% 21.73% 33.13% 4.12%
Residential
Commercial
General
318.62 268.023 38.84 0.19 0.13 0.03 0.1 3.22 3.66 7.36 11.02 0.73
Stores
Food Estab. 58.8 49.463 7.168 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.59 0.68 1.36 2.03 0.14
Public
314.67 264.7 38.36 0.19 0.13 0.03 0.09 3.18 3.62 7.27 10.89 0.72
Market
Other
310.25 260.98 37.82 0.19 0.12 0.03 0.09 3.13 3.57 7.17 10.73 0.71
Services
Sub-total 1,002.34 843.17 122.19 0.6 0.4 0.1 0.3 10.12 11.53 23.15 34.68 2.31
%
84.12% 12.19% 0.06% 0.04% 0.01% 0.03% 1.01% 1.15% 2.31% 3.46% 0.23%
Commercial
Institutions
School 15.45 9.6 4.77 0.02 0.09 0.01 0.04 0.06 0.22 0.19 0.41 0.67
Financial
80.36 49.92 24.82 0.09 0.45 0.06 0.23 0.33 1.16 0.99 2.15 3.47
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Office 11.2 6.96 3.46 0.01 0.06 0.01 0.03 0.05 0.16 0.14 0.3 0.48
Sub-total 107.01 66.47 33.06 0.12 0.6 0.07 0.31 0.44 1.54 1.32 2.86 4.62
%Institutions 62.12% 30.89% 0.11% 0.56% 0.07% 0.29% 0.41% 1.44% 1.23% 2.67% 4.32%
Industries
Bakery 5.39 3.41 1.68 0.02 0.07 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.15 0.1 0.25 0.05
Sash Factory 2.6 1.64 0.81 0.01 0.03 0.01 0 0.02 0.07 0.05 0.12 0.03
Plant
9.36 5.92 2.91 0.03 0.13 0.03 0.01 0.06 0.26 0.18 0.44 0.09
Nursery
Trading 19.87 12.56 6.18 0.07 0.27 0.06 0.02 0.13 0.55 0.38 0.93 0.2
Other 5.9 3.73 1.84 0.02 0.08 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.16 0.11 0.28 0.06
Sub-total 43.12 27.25 13.42 0.15 0.58 0.14 0.05 0.29 1.2 0.82 2.02 0.43
% Industries 63.20% 31.12% 0.34% 1.34% 0.32% 0.12% 0.67% 2.79% 1.90% 4.69% 0.99%
Agricultural Sources
Poultry
27.41 21.29 4.42 0.12 0.03 0.09 0.06 0.27 0.58 0.86 1.43 0.27
Farm
Fish Pond /
12.85 9.98 2.07 0.06 0.01 0.04 0.03 0.13 0.27 0.4 0.67 0.13
Hatchery
Sub-total 40.26 31.27 6.49 0.18 0.04 0.13 0.08 0.4 0.85 1.26 2.1 0.4
% Agri-
Source 77.67% 16.12% 0.45% 0.11% 0.33% 0.21% 1.00% 2.10% 3.12% 5.22% 0.99%
(Domestic)
Sub-total
1,192.73 968.16 175.15 1.05 1.62 0.45 0.75 11.25 15.12 26.55 41.66 7.75
non HH
TOTAL 23,616.16 10634.91 4579.11 330.67 185.49 471.34 426.79 1157.09 2,571.39 4899.16 7,470.54 931.6

% of Total 45.03% 19.39% 1.40% 0.79% 2.00% 1.81% 4.90% 10.89% 20.74% 31.63% 3.94%
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1.8. Social Sub-Sector: Housing Table 1.75 Housing Situation

Condition (State of Repair) of Building
With reference to the initial 2010 data from the MPDO, the average household Needs Need Dilapidate Under Under Unfinished Not Not
No s d/ Renovati Constructi Constructi Applicab Reporte
size stood at 4.5 for a total of 46,761 population. During the similar period, the ratio of Estimat
Repai Majo Condemn on / on on le d
ed
r/ r ed Being
household to occupied housing units stood at 1:1.03, or 10,722 households sharing Year Built
Occupie
Need Repai Repaired
d
10,441 housing units, hence around 281 needed housing units. Housing s r
Units Mino
r
With the municipality’s experienced population growth from 2010 to 2015, the Repai
r
total population reached 50,506 persons with 12,319 total number of households.
% Share
Though there was an observed increase in housing units to 1,555, there remains a of Bldg
housing shortage which should still be addressed. Condition 100 79 9 0 1 2 9 0 1
Iba
(2015) 11996 9460 1048 26 71 276 1022 0 91
The condition of housing units, provide a good indication as to the current state Iba
(2010) 10441 8234 913 23 62 240 890 0 79
of the shelter requirements of the municipality’s constituents, reflecting the safety and
Source: Iba MPDO 2018
vulnerability of households within the jurisdiction of Iba, especially with regards man-
made and natural disasters. The comparison between the 2010 and 2016 housing
1.8.1. Tenurial Status
situation can be seen in the table below, in which it can be observed that while population
increases, the concerns with regards the condition of the housing units likewise increases.
As per data from the MPDO, 72.7% or 7,805 HH own or amortize their homes,
It is worth noting that the there was an estimated 9,460 housing units needing minor
7.7% or 829 rent, 18.5% or 1,984 are rent free with consent from owner while the
repair, 1,048 units needing major repairs, 26 units considered as condemned, 71 units
remaining 0.5% or 56 are living rent-free without consent from owner. The stated data
under renovation, 276 units under construction and 1,022 whose construction was
shows the need to provide housing programs in partnership with other national
unfinished.
government agencies or private stakeholders to ensure that problems with regard
informal settler communities are addressed before they become more complicated, as
such the municipal government must initiate land inventory to identify potential
government land that can be allocated to address the existing and projected housing
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Table 1.76 Tenurial Status of Households 1.9. Social Sub-Sector: Social Welfare Services
Tenurial Status Number of Households % to Total
Owned or Amortized 7,805 72.70% Iba renders social services to its population through its Municipal Welfare
Rented 829 7.70% Services Development Office which provides the management and coordination of
Rent Free with consent 1984 18.50% programs that are geared towards the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
from owner
facilities relative to social welfare and development services as provided for under
Rent free without 56 0.50%
Section 17 of the Local Government Code.
consent from owner
Source: Iba, MPDO 2018
The priority goal of social welfare services being the alleviation of the living
1.8.2. Housing Units and Construction Materials conditions of the vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors of the municipality, including the
disabled, senior citizens, victims of abuse and exploitation and children up to six (6) years
With regard the materials used for all housing units in Iba, around 74% of the of age. The role of social services also extends to the conduct of relief and rehabilitation
housing were made of strong materials such as concrete, bricks, and stones, 13% of the activities in the aftermath of man-made or natural disasters.
housing units were made of bamboo, sawali, cogon, and nipa, nine percent (9%) were
made using a mixture of strong and light materials, while those which were made of
makeshift materials comprise around one percent (1%) of the total housing units.
Likewise, 88% of the housing units had galvanized roofing sheets, 10% utilized cogon,
nipa, anahaw and other indigenous materials, while the remaining 1% were either half
concrete and half galvanized or made use of improvised materials.

1.8.3. Informal Settlements

To date, Iba has clusters of informal settlements, usually clustered around river
banks and coastal shores. It was identified that around 1% or 71 units of housing have
been identified as informal settlements. It should be noted that the location of the said
informal settlement communities render them vulnerable to hazards such as landslide
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1.9.1. Social Welfare Services and Related Projects As of 2018, there are a total of 16 field-based day care workers that in charge of
strategically situated day care centers tasked to render frontline day care services, which
1.9.1.1. Day Care Service include early childhood development and supplemental feeding to children 3-4 years
old. For the previous 3 years, these day-care centers have handled 739, 800 and 711
As of 2017, the municipality of Iba has a total of 16 day care facilities strategically children as part of their program.
located around the municipality. These day care centers serve as pre-schools and are
usually operated by one day care worker which provides the 10-month-long day-care 1.9.1.2. Supplemental Feeding Program
sessions on early childhood care and development as well as supplemental feeding. The
general objective of the said sessions is to promote and enhance the early development The supplemental feeding program of the municipality is held in partnership
of children through the provision of a safe environment where each can learn and with the regional office of the DSWD. Through this feeding program, the nutritional
interact through different activities. status of the students enrolled in the day care sessions are monitored, they are also able
to avail of a 1 full meal per day to further improve their nutritional status. This program
Table 1.77 Social Welfare Facilities and Services Offered is aligned with the overall goal of reducing malnutrition, stunting and wasting among
Day Care Barangay Services Intende No of Staf Ownership children.
Center Offered d Clientel f and
Clientele e Condition
Lupang San Agustin Early Children 32 1 Governmen
1.9.1.3. Provision of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations
Pangako Childhood 3-4 years t – Good
San Agustin San Agustin Care and old 58 1 The Local government unit, through the MSWDO provides assistance to
Amungan Amungan Development
1.2. 65 1 individuals in crisis situations which are unable to cope due to unavailability of resources
Amungan II Amungan , 30 1
Supplemental to address their immediate needs. It is in these situations that the MSWDO conducts an
Bangantaling Bangantaling 35 1
a a Feeding assessment, through review of legal documents as well as interviews. Through such, those
Sto. Rosario Sto. Rosario1.1. 61 1 seeking assistance can be validated and referred to other local and national offices.
Lipay-Dingin Lipay-Dingin 35 1 Through the mentioned processes, the MSWDO has been able to issue certificates of
Zone I Zone I 42 1 indigence for provision of financial assistance or service from the Mayor’s Office,
Zone II Zone II 30 1 Governor’s Office, Vice-Governor’s Office, provincial hospital, Public Attorney’s
Zone V Zone V 75 1
Bahay-Bulilit Zone V 25 1 Office, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Department of Social Welfare
Dirita- Dirita – 53 1 and Development (DSWD) and Office of the Congresswoman among others.
Baloguen Baloguen
Sta. Barbara Sta. Barbara 43 1 1.9.1.4. Self-Employment Assistance Program
Palanginan Palanginan 80 1
Tambac Palanginan 45 1
ABS-CBN Palanginan 30 1 In 2017, the MSWDO worked in conjunction with the regional office of the
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program was then under the Bottom’s Up Budgeting program of the DSWD in which circumstances, 15 children in need of special protection, 2 minors that have been victims
around 120 beneficiaries were provided with PhP 10,000.00 for income generating of human trafficking, 3 child mendicants, 2 detainees, 1 homeless elderly, and 2 mentally
purposes. ill persons among others.

1.9.1.5. Program for Persons with Disabilities 1.9.1.8. Implementation of the Comprehensive Program for Sama Bajaus

The MSWDO renders assistance to PWDs through the issuance of For 2017, the LGU has been able to provide educational assistance for 20
Identification cards and purchase booklets as well as the registration of PWDs. The said school going Sama Bajaus, at PhP 2,000.00 each for 1 whole year. The said assistance
ID and purchase booklets are then utilized by PWDs in availing benefits in various was part of the Comprehensive Program for Indigenous Peoples of the DSWD Regional
establishments. In addition to this, the LGU was also able to provide 28 wheelchairs to office.
PWDs in 2017.
1.9.1.9. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
As of August 31, 2018, the municipality has a recorded 695 PWDs, 30%, or
205 of which belong to the 0-12 and 60 and above age group, majority of which can also As of February 2019, it should be noted that there are currently 1094
be located in the three most populated barangays of Amungan, Palanginan and San households in Iba that are enrolled under the regular conditional cash transfer program,
Agustin. while an additional 96 households are enrolled under the modified conditional cash
transfer program. These programs are implemented primarily by the DSWD in
1.9.1.6. Program for Senior Citizens and Solo Parents coordination with the LGU through the MSWDO.

The MSWDO renders assistance to senior citizens and solo parents through 1.9.1.10. Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)
the issuance of Identification cards and purchase booklets. The said ID and purchase
booklets are then utilized in availing their privileges in accordance with national policies. In coordination with the DSWD, the MSWDO assists in the implementation
In 2017, the MSWDO was also able to issue 919 senior citizens and 45 solo parents with of the said program through programs such as cattle raising, tinapa making, hog raising
IDs and purchase booklets. As of Dec 2018, there were also an identified 584 senior and cookery. The program intends to ensure sustainability of the 4Ps program through
citizens which have been beneficiaries of the Senior Citizens Social Pension, in which provision of a sustainable means for income generation to the abovementioned
each receives a monthly pension of PhP 500.00, distributed through quarterly payout. households.

1.9.1.7. Psycho-Social and Counselling Services

The MSWDO ensure that psycho-social and counselling services are provided
to those in need. For 2017, the MSWDO has been able to provide such to 14 children
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1.10. Social Sub-Sector: Protective Services RIR – physical injury 53

RIR – Damage to property 91
The provision of protective services is deemed as a key role of any local RA 9165 40
government unit as this function ensures peace and order in the community at all times, RA 10591 1
hence securing the stability of all economic activities. With the task of ensuring the RA 9262 11
accomplishment of such, it is within the mandate of the LGU that it shall ensure the RA 7610 13
sufficiency of all required facilities and manpower to protect its constituents and ensure PD 1602 2
their safety during instances of conflict, fire and other man made or natural calamities. Other special laws viol 4
Other non-index crimes 23
As can be seen in Table 1.75, the total number of index crimes committed in Total 262
2017 were 22, of which the most common was theft with nine (9) recorded incidences, Source: PNP Iba, Zambales
while there were three (3) recorded crimes each for robbery, murder and physical injury.
With regards non-index crimes, there were a total of 262 that were recorded for 2017. In terms of fire incidences, the LGU had a total of 28 grass fires and 2 fire
Of which, damage to property was the leading non-index crime with 91 recorded incidents to structures for 2017. It is worth noting that with regard the staffing
incidents, physical injury and violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous complement of the fire protection services under the BFP, the LGU is currently served
Drugs Act with 53 and 40 incidents recorded respectively. by 13 fire officers, while the standard ratio would prescribe 26 fire officers. For 2029
there is a projected total need of 31 fire officers to better serve the residents of the
Table 1.78 Index Crime Statistics for 2017 municipality.
Index crime Total
Table 1.80 Protective Services by Facilities and Equipment
Murder 3
Types of Barangay Area No of Facilities/Equipment Condition
Homicide 0 Services (sq. m) Personnel Vehicle Others
Physical Injury 3 Headquarters Zone 4 200sqm 13 2 firetrucks Serviceable
Rape 2 (500
Robbery 3 gallons -
Theft 9 LGU
Carnapping 2 1,000
gallons)
Total 22
Source: PNP Iba, Zambales Source: PNP and BFP Iba Zambales

Table 1.79 Non-Index Crime Statistics for 2017

Non-Index Crimes Total
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Table 1.81 Current and Projected Requirement for Police and Fire Personnel 1.10.1. Regular BFP Programs
Projected Population and Required No of Personnel
Type 2015
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 The BFP ensures community participation in fire prevention and readiness,
through the conduct of community-based hazard evaluation, elimination and tactical
Population 50,506 52,782 53,563 54,356 55,160 55,977 56,805 57,646 58,499 59,365 60,243 61,135 62,040
defense together with the preparation of a corresponding community fire protection
Police plan.
Force 101 106 107 109 110 112 114 115 117 119 120 122 124
(Ideal –
1:500)
In addition to the abovementioned community-based program of the BFP, the
conduct of information education campaigns on fire prevention, regular inspections to
Police
Force
51 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 58 59 60 61 62
built-up areas, and conduct of fire drills also form part of the regular programs for
(Minimum
– 1:1000) communities.

Fire Force
The operationalization of the above programs are done primarily through the
26 26 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31
(1:2,000) dedicated staffing complement of BFP Iba, as well as through the operationalization of
the BFP running card system which utilizes the network of BFP municipal offices to
Fire Truck
(1:28,000)
2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 respond to fire incidences.

** computed based on population projection and prevailing standard ratios

Table 1.82 Serviceable Personal Protective Equipment and Fire Suppression Equipment of the
Iba Fire Station, Iba, Zambales
Description Quantity
Fire Helmet 7 pcs
Fire Coat / Trouser 3 set
Fire Gloves 6 pairs
Fire Boots 8 pairs
SCBA 3 pcs
Fire Hose Size 1 ½ : 2 pcs
Size 2 ½: 4 pcs
Fire Nozzle Size 1 ½: 5 pcs
Size 2 ½: 3 pcs
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1.11. Social Sub-Sector: Sports and Recreation Table 1.83 Existing Sports and Recreational Facilities of Iba
Physical
Type of
Sports and recreation centers function as the nodes of community activity, Recreational Location Condition
Type of Facility Area Ownership
Facility (Barangay) of the
encouraging consciousness towards health as well as facilitating an environment where (sq. m)
Facility
the general population can engage in various activities. Sports and recreational facilities Brgy.
608 sq. Barangay-
function as key elements that rehabilitate and relieve stress and tension in both urban Covered Amungan Sports Facility Functional
m Owned
and rural barangays of Iba, building stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities Court
free from illegal drugs and crime. Mini-
Barangay-
Playground Amungan Recreational 90 sq. m Functional
Owned
for kids
It is to be noted that for the municipality there are a total of 9 basketball courts Basketball Purok 2
300 sq. School
that serve as centers of interaction for the community, of these, 5 are covered and Covered Barangay Basketball Court
m Property
Functional
cemented. In addition, there are 3 playgrounds which also serve as a place for interaction Court L.D.P
Basketball Purok 4 300 sq. Private
especially for children. These facilities are generally in good condition and are accessible Basketball Court Functional
Court Zone 1 m Property
through public transportation. 100 sq. Luis T. Good
Zone 2 Open
m Apostol Condition
Tourism destinations along the coastal area of Iba likewise serve as a key area Near Iglesia Roland Good
Court Private
for recreational activities of the population. Alongside these are the commercial Ni Cristo Huang Condition
establishments that also provide a different type of recreation to the population. Basketball
Court (Half Brgy Zone 4 Basketball Court 20 sq. m Functional
Court)
Based on standards, recognized planning and design criteria, a minimum of 500 Basketball
Purok 3
sq.m. per 1,000 population for municipal park/ recreational space is needed. Currently, Court (Half Basketball Court 20 sq. m Private Functional
Zone VI
based on the existing population the supposed land area allocation for recreational Court)
Basketball
facilities stands at 25,253 sqm, while the actual land area allocation only stands at 6,009.5 Standard Barangay
Covered San Agustin Covered Court Functional
sqm. With the computed population projection, there is a foreseen gap of 25,010.5 sqm Size Property
Court
of recreational facilities by 2029. Basketball Purok 1, Sta 2414 sq. Barangay
Basketball Court Functional
Court Barbara m Property
The existing sports and recreational facilities of the barangay are detailed further Purok 1, Sta Playground for 100 sq. Barangay
Playground Functional
Barbara Children m Property
in Table 1.83.
Covered Purok 2, Basketball/Volleyball 500 sq. Barangay
Functional
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Unsheltered 1.12. Economic Sub-Sector: Agriculture

2 steel swing,1-slide and
Day Care 20.88 Barangay-
Palanginan down, Face to Face Exposed Agriculture remains as one of the core pillars of Iba, especially with the varied
Outdoor sq. m Owned
swinging steel bench sunlight the ecosystems in the municipality where a variety of produce can be harvested. As per the
whole day
data provided by the municipality, agricultural production areas are focused on palay
Multi- production, with a total of around 1490.74 has allocated all throughout Iba. Corn comes
Sports and
purpose 800 sq. Barangay-
Palanginan Recreation for Excellent in at second with around 140 has allocated for its production. Other crops that are
Covered m Owned
children planted include root crops, vegetables, fruits, spices and legumes.
Court
Source: MPDO
1.12.1. Agriculture, Livestock and Poultry

Table 1.84 Agricultural Crop, Areas and Volume of Production 2018

Kind of Crop Area (ha.) No. of Total Average
Farmers Production Yield/ha.
(MT)
1. Rice
- Irrigated 838.0 821 3,771.0 4.5
- Rainfed 569.74 859 2,279.0 4.0
- Upland 83.0 59 311.3 3.75
2. Corn
- Yellow 90 80 270 3
- Green/White 50 40 200 4
3. Root Crops
- Sweet Potato 11.8 54 177.0 15.0
- Cassava 7.5 62 33.8 4.5
- Ube
- Gabi 0.5 6 0.4 0.8
- Singkamas .
- Radish 2.0 21 40.0 20.0
4. Legumes
- Munggo 8.3 59 66.4 8
- Peanut 1.5 10 12.0 8.0
- Bush Sitao 1.163 44 11.6 10
- Pole Sitao 8.35 73 83.5 10
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- Pechay 4.8 51 28.8 6.0 7.Pacita Gonzales Gonzales Poultry Farm Sta. Barbara, Iba, Zambales
- Mustard .340 9 2.0 6.0 A&B
- Lettuce 8.Ruben Torres Torres Poultry Farm Amungan, Iba, Zambales
- Cowpea 9.Loi Estrada/Randy Palma RR Palma Poultry Farm Bangantalinga, Iba, Zambales
- Patola 1.9 36 22.2 12
10.Bobby Valles Valles Poultry Farm Amungan, Iba, Zambales
-Kangkong 0.09 8 0.5 6.0
11.Michael Torres Perfecto Egg Farm Amungan, Iba, Zambales
6. Fruit Vegetables
- Ampalaya 7.3 56 73.0 10.0 Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
- Eggplant 3.8 60 38.0 10.0
- Squash 1.65 53 19.8 12.0 The municipality is a major poultry producer in the province. A major trend
- Tomato 0.85 27 8.5 10.0 among poultry farmers of Iba is that they are primarily contract growers which raise
- Potato
poultry according to the standards provided by their partner major poultry producer and
- Upo 0.57 24 6.8 12.0
- Okra 1.76 65 14.1 8.0 supplier. Farm inputs necessary for growing the chicken come directly from their
-Watermelon 13.0 25 156.0 12.0 partners, whilst the poultry are directly bought at a fixed price range by their respective
-Melon 3.0 partner.
7. Spices
- Sweet/Bell Pepper
Table 1.86 Piggeries Operating in Iba
- Black Pepper
- Onion 0.33 5 3.3 10.0 Owner/Operator Location
- Garlic 0.75 25 7.5 10.0 1. Hector delos Reyes Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
- Ginger 0.15 6 1.5 10.0 2. Crisostomo Cabezon Jr. Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
Source: MPDO, MAO 3.Abraham Dolojan Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
4.Irene Macadaan Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
Table 1.85 Inventory of Commercial and Backyard Livestock and Poultry 5.Bernadette Villanueva Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
6.Pastor Cabal Palanginan, Iba, Zambales
Owner/Operator Commercial Name Location Source: Municipal Agriculture Office

1.12.2. Existing Fishing Grounds and Aquaculture Production

1.Maniquiz-JSR Juan Emilio Poultry Amungan, Iba, Zambales
Corporation Farm
2.Zosima M. Pulga Paraiso Poultry Farm Dirita, Iba, Zambales With the depleting municipal marine waters and various small inland fishponds,
3.Sean Cyril Contreras Beacon Poultry Farm Palanginan, Iba, Zambales a significant portion of the municipality’s labor force continue to engage in fisheries. In
4.Bernadette Villanueva AB Square Poultry Farm San Agustin, Iba, Zambales the national level, fisherfolk remain as one of the poorest among farmers, with poverty
5.Amado Paneda Sr. Amadel Poultry Farm San Agustin, Iba, Zambales incidence among fisherfolk standing at around 40%.
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Table 1.87 Production Status by Type of Species caught Table 1.88 Registered Fisherfolk, Fishing Boats and Fish pens
Volume of Fish Registered Registered
Type of Culture Fish Caught Caught Remarks Barangay Fishpond Operators
Fisherfolk Boats
1. Capture Fishing Yellow Fin 265kls / day During peak season Amungan 309 127 20
Blue Marlin 1,000 kilos/day During peak season Bangantalinga 132 76
Big Eyed Scad 500 kilos/day During peak season Dirita-Baloguen 6 9
Lipay-Dingin-
Mackerel 10 kilos/day 215 35
Panibuatan 9
Dorado 10 kilos/day Palanginan 83 12
Talakitok 5 kilos/day San Agustin 202 149 12
Anchovy 10 kilos/day Seasonal only Santa Barbara
Galunggong 1,000 kilos/day During peak season Santo Rosario 303 190 4
Dalagang Bukid 150 kilos/day Zone 1 Poblacion 6 3
Zone 2 Poblacion
Flying Fish 50 kilos/day
Zone 3 Poblacion
Salmon 5 kilos/day
Zone 4 Poblacion 1
Squid 32 kilos/day Seasonal only Zone 5 Poblacion 1
2. Aqua Culture Tilapia 1,000 kilos/day Zone 6 Poblacion
Milkfish 1,000 kilos/day Grand Total 1258 589 57
Vannamie Shrimp 500 kilos/day Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
1.12.3. Water Irrigation Systems
As can be seen in the table below, the LGU has around 1258 registered
fisherfolk, which is around 4% of the total working population, complementing the Irrigation crop growth in the municipality is assisted through existing irrigation
fisherfolk are the registered fishing boats which currently amount to only 589, which is facilities. These may be through the National Irrigation Administration assisted
less than half of the total registered fisherfolk. This can imply additional input cost for communal and national irrigation systems or through private-initiated irrigation rainfed
rental of fishing boats. In terms of registered fishpond operators it should be noted that irrigation. Through irrigation, crop production especially for palay is doubled, hence
there are only around 57 operating in the municipality. reducing the effects of inadequate rainfall.

For the municipality of Iba, irrigation is mainly CIS, through the Marangla CIS,
Upper Prensa CIS, Lower Prensa CIS, and Bangantalinga CIS. As can be seen in the
ensuing map, the irrigated lands are located mainly in the southern portion of the
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of Small Water Impounding Projects as well as some shallow tube wells which make use
of diesel-powered pumps.

Table 1.89 Irrigation System by Type and Barangays Served

Service Area
Type of Irrigation Location (has.)
1.Communal Irrigation System
a. Marangla River CIS San Agustin 153.2
b. Kakawate Dam CIS Sta. Barbara 148.6
c.Sta. Rita-Baldias CIS Bangantalinga 81.4
2. Small Water Impounding
Project
a. Tacaleb-Bacole SWISA Bangantalinga 18.6
b. Galumayen-Banaba SWISA
c. Kawayan Kiling SWIP Bangantalinga 21.7
Amungan 24.9
3. Diversion Dam
a. Abangan Dirita DD Dirita 12.0
b. Caliguit DD Dirita 33.0

4.Pump Irrigation
a. STW All agricultural barangays – 56
units 344.6
b. Solar Pump Lupang Pangako, San Agustin,
Palanginan 2.0
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Table 1.90 Existing Agricultural Facilities and Services, 2017 Barangay/Municipal Food
terminal 2
Agri-Pinoy Trading Center
Capacity/Engine
Total Organic Trading Post
Rating
Others, pls specify
Type of Facility/Machinery/ e. Others
/1
Equipment Pls specify
Unit of No. of 2. Machinery and Equipment -
Capacity Value
Measure Units a. Rice
Rice combine harvester 6
A. Farm Facilities and Equipment Rice cutter harvester
1. Facilities Rice reaper 7
a. Rice Rice thresher 28
MPDP 8 Seed cleaner
Palay shed 2 Collapsible dryer case
Flatbed dryer 4 Portable grain safe storage
Warehouse 18 Seed processing equipment
Rice Mill 13 Seed Cleaner 1
Rice Processing Center Drum seeder 2
Recirculating Dryer 2 Hand tractor
b. Corn Mini Four-Wheel Tractor 11
Mobile Fast Dryer Rice Transplanter
Village type dryer
Knapsack sprayer 110
Others, pls specify
Moisture meter 2
Corn Thresher 2 12.5
Transplanter
c. High Value Crops
Floating Tiller
Screenhouse 4 Others, pls specify
Greenhouse 1 b. Corn
Nursery 2 Cassava granulator
Onion hanger storage Cassava chipper
Onion cold storage Cassava grater
Household level packing Cassava juicer
house Corn Mill 1
Mango chip processing Hammer Mill
Others, pls specify Hermetic cocoon
d. Multi-Commodity/ Mechanical sheller
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4WD tractor (Specify item) Has.

Combine harvester Tosang (dugwel) No.
Others, specify 4. Bridges and Agricultural
c. High Value Crops Tramlines -
Hand tractor a. Bridges meter
Vegetable seeder Others, Specify
Power Sprayer 12 b. Agricultural Tramlines meter
Knapsack Sprayer 2 Others, Specify
Others, pls specify B. Livestock and Poultry Facilities
d. Multi-Commodity/ and Equipment -
Cross-Cutting 1. Facilities -
Shredding Machine No. 4 - Slaughterhouse No.
Others, pls specify - Dressing Plant
e. Others (Others, Specify item) No.
(Specify item) No. 2. Machinery and Equipment -
3. Irrigation - (Specify item) No. -
a. National Irrigation Tractor 4
Systems Electric Generator 18
(Specify item) Has. Grass cutter 7
b. Communal Irrigation Wind mill 3
Systems 3. Others -
(Specify item) Has. (Specify item) No. -
Marangla CIS C. Fishery Facilities and Equipment -
Upper Prensa CIS 4 1. Facilities -
Lower Prensa CIS (Specify item) No. -
Bangantalinga CIS 2. Machinery and Equipment -
c. Small Scale Irrigation (Specify item) No. -
Systems 3. Others -
Shallow Tube Well (Specify item) No. -
(STW) 1. Minimum Requirement: Major Facilities and Equipment
Small Water 2. Specify Status, as follows:
Impounding Project (SWIP) 3 a. Operational and Being Used
Open Surface Pump b. Operational but Not Being Used
(OSP) c. Partly Operational
Small Farm Reservoir d. Non-Operational but can be Repaired
(SFR) e. Non-operational but beyond Repair
Diversion Dam (DD) 10 Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
Others, pls specify
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Table 1.91 Major and Minor Agricultural Occupations/Groups in Urban and Rural Farm Workers x
Areas Farm Machinery Operators x
Pig Farm Operator
Barangay Category Type of Occupation Major Minor Vending x
Occupation Occupation x
Amungan Rural Farming x Fishing x
Fishing x Sto. Rosario Rural Vending x
Poultry Farm, Operator x Farm Worker x
Pig farm Operator x Zone I Urban Vegetable Farming x
Fishpond Operator x Agri Input Supplier x
Farm Worker x Vending x
Extension Workers (Gov’t) x Meat Butcher x
Vending x Zone II Urban Vending x
Bangantalinga Rural Farming x Zone III Urban Vending x
Fishing x Zone IV Urban Agri Input Supplier x
Farm Workers x Meat Butcher x
Poultry Operators x Zone V Urban Vegetable Farming x
Dirita Rural Farming x Vending x
Vending x Zone VI Urban Farming x
Meat Butchers x Vending x
Lipay Dingin Rural Fishing x Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
Vending x
Processing (Fishery Sector x
Table 1.92 Type and Number of Cooperatives
Palanginan Rural Farming x
Fishing x Cooperative Type Number
Fishpond Operator x Multipurpose Cooperative 10
Farm Worker x Producers Cooperative 1
Vending x
Service Cooperative 1
San Agustin Rural Farming x
Fishing x Credit Cooperative 1
Farm Worker x Consumer Cooperative 1
Poultry Operator x Total 14
Fishpond Operator x Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
vending x
Sta. Barbara Rural Farming x
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Table 1.93 Cooperatives in Iba and their Area of Operation Cooperatives have been recognized as drivers of economic change in a
multitude of economic activities, especially for small, rural based enterprises.
Name of Cooperative Line of Business Scope of Cooperatives can assist in capital infusion, financing, improvement of technical capacities
Operation and more importantly in meeting economies of scale and in engaging direct markets for
1.Zambales Agriculture Catering, Marketing of Provincial various agricultural products.
Employees MPC Agri-Products, Lending
2.Zambales Seed Growers Seed Production Provincial
Multi-Purpose Coop. Marketing In Iba, the nature of cooperatives mainly cater to farmers groups and school
3.ZAP Agrarian Reform Municipal teachers and provide services particularly in lending, sourcing of agricultural inputs,
MPC Agricultural Production market identification, and retail. The potential of these cooperatives as drivers of
4.Amungan National High Municipal economic change can further be achieved through improving internal financial
School MPC Lending & Canteen management and governance, as well technical skills in production, processing, value
5.Kalangga Eco-Tourism Municipal adding and marketing to name a few.
Cooperative Tourism
6.Aeta-Belbel Multi- Municipal
Table 1.94 Projects Funded by National Government Agencies
Purpose Cooperative Agri Production
7.Amungan Farmers Agri-Production, Trading Municipal
MPC Service Provider Name of Project Funding Source Recipient Association
8.Iba Credit Coop Lending Municipal
9.MAZAMBA Livestock Municipal 1.Mango Trading Phil. Rural Amungan Farmers
Producers Cooperative Livestock Production Development Multi
10.Metro-Zambales Provincial Program Purpose Cooperative
MPC Lending 2.Free Range Chicken DA-Small Livelihood Iba Farmers
11.Pag-asa San Agustin Municipal Project Association
Employees MPCI Agri Production 3. Agri Fishery & Farm BUB Projects funded Municipal Agriculture
12.Ramon Magsaysay Municipal Mechanization by DA &Fishery Council/Mun.
Technological University Lending Fisheries and Aquatic
MPC Consumer Store Resource Mgt. Council
13.Sulong Zambales Provincial
Provincial Gov’t Consumer Store
Source: Municipal Agriculture Office
Employees Consumer
Cooperative
14.Zambales National High Lending Municipal Given that agriculture remains as a core livelihood and source of income of the
School MPCI Consumer Store families in Iba, converging with national government agencies to gain access to various
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contribute to the development of the sector. Mechanization, improvement of varieties 1.13. Economic Sub-Sector: Forestry
as well as post-harvest processing ensure additional incomes for agriculture dependent
families. Table 1.95 Watershed Areas Supporting Existing Irrigation Systems
Name of Watershed Area %
Bagsit River Watershed 4851.31 22.73
Amungan River Subwatershed 1120.62 5.25
Bangantalinga River Subwatershed 1179.64 5.52
Tambak River Watershed 12262.98 57.46
Sto. Rosario River Subwatershed 1923.87 9.015
Total 21338.43 100
Source: Iba Coastal Resource Management Plan

Table 1.96 List of Community Based Forest Management Agreement

Crops Area
Holder Tenure Location Planted %
(has.)
Zambales Sos. Primary crops:
Upland Minaisan, Acacia
Farmers CBFMA Tambac & 420.11 1.97
auriculiformis &
Association Bitago
(ZUFA) mangium,
Barangays Eucalyptus,
Sta. Agoho,
Barbara, Mahogany and
Palanginan,
& Amungan Ipil-ipil and
other forest
Association trees species.
of Planters CBFMA Secondary 164 0.77
(AOF) crops planted:
palay, eggplant,
tomatoes,
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Grand
Total 584.11 2.74
Tenured
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1.14. Economic Sub-Sector: Commerce and Trade

Table 1.97 Comparative Inventory of Business Establishments by Barangay 2018
Being the seat of the provincial government, Iba’s clients are not limited to 2017 2018 2019
residents of the municipality but stretch throughout the province, hence its developed Employe Employe
es per es per
commercial industry. With the traditional linear growth of the municipality, commerce
Establish Emplo Establish Establish Emplo Establish Establish Emplo
and trade has focused on the national road and in the Poblacion barangays. ments yees ment ments yees ment ments yees
Zone 1 398 2444 6 359 2296 6 352
Based on Table 1.94, the registered business establishments have slowly Zone 2 27 164 6 32 167 5 28
decreased from 1,331 in 2017, to 1,128 in 2018 and 1,125 in 2019. The decrease in the Zone 3 37 173 5 38 184 5 33
figures can be attributed to business establishments which have folded up as well as those
Zone 4 62 234 4 46 175 4 46
which continue to operate even without obtaining the necessary annual business
Zone 5 40 172 4 35 153 4 41
registration with the municipal government. It can likewise be seen that in terms of
Zone 6 102 452 4 92 405 4 82
commercial activities, Zone 1 Poblacion continues to be the main economic driver in Amunga
the municipality with 352 registered business establishments as of 2019, followed by n 63 431 7 63 402 6 61
Palanginan with 229 and Dirita Baloguen with 155. Bangant
alinga 34 226 7 27 152 6 26
Dirita
In terms of employment it should be noted that as of 2018, the barangay which Balogue
n 264 935 4 147 663 5 155
employs the most number of workers is Zone 1 with 2296, followed by Palanginan with
Lipay-
1227, and Dirita Baloguen with 663 employees. Dingin
Panibuat
an 18 169 9 16 126 8 18
In terms of the spatial distribution of the economic activities within the Palangin
municipality, it is noted that business establishments have grown in the core of the an 230 1364 6 215 1227 6 229
municipality as evidenced by Zone 1 and Zone 6, in the northern part in Amungan, San
Agustin 18 86 5 17 67 4 14
southern portion in Palanginan and in the eastern portion in Dirita Baloguen. These Sta.
barangays support the economic core of the población, contributing to the formation of Barbara 7 28 4 6 26 4 8
Sto.Rosa
a multi-nodal economic development. rio 31 130 4 35 154 4 32
Total 1331 7008 5 1128 6197 5 1125
As of 2019, the total establishments for all Poblacion barangays amount to 532 Source: MPDO
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Table 1.98 Comparative Inventory of Business Establishments by Barangay 2018 1.15. Economic Sub-Sector: Industry
PSIC Classification Number % To Total
Table 1.99 Local Revenue and Industry Establishment
Electricity, Gas, Steam, and Air Conditioning Supply 27 1.87% YEAR INCOME EXPENDITURE SURPLUS/ % EQUIVALENT
Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation
Activities 5 0.35% (DEFICIT)

Construction 8 0.55% 2000 P/ 33,359,515.88 P/ 33,322,220.31 P/ 37,295.57 0.11

Manufacturing 51 3.53% (Surplus/expenditure*
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and 100)
Motorcycles 660 45.71%
2001 32,499,798.95 32,472,796.78 27,002.17 0.08
Transport and Storage 7 0.48%
Information and Communication 16 1.11% 2002 39,398,450.77 37,279,461.46 2,118,989.31 5.68
Accommodation and Food Services 252 17.45%
2003 42,740,518.11 40,928,303.73 1,812,214.38 4.43
Financial and Insurance Activities 135 9.35%
Real Estate Activities 59 4.09% 2004 42,529,136.31 42,370,598.44 158,537.87 0.37
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities; Administrative
and Support Service Activities 88 6.09% 2005 46,734,951.39 43,658,296.33 3,076,655.06 6.58
Education 4 0.28% 2006 57,674,217.96 52,417,867.90 5,256,350.06 9.11
Human Health and Social Work Activities 32 2.22%
Arts Entertainment, and Recreation 39 2.70%
Other Services Activities 33 2.29%
2007 58,817,765.58 57,101,487.77 1,716,277.81 2.92
Mining 2 0.14%
Agriculture 26 1.80% 2008 82,786,236.46 76,821,150.31 5,965,086.15 7.21
Total 1444 100%
Source: MPDO 2009 79,799,511.12 73,232,582.42 6,566,928.70 8.23

2010 84,348,053.62 74,947,729.89 9,400,323.73 12.54

As can be seen in the table above, 46% of the business establishments in the
municipality are related to retail, trade and repair of motor vehicles, followed by 2011 91,511,955.44 77,415,389.79 14,096,565.65 15.40
accommodation and food services with 17%, and Financial and Insurance Services at
2012 91,551,682.67 85,858,808.80 5,692,873.87 6.22
9%. It is worth noting that manufacturing in Iba remains at only 3.53% with only 51
establishments engaged in manufacturing. Expanding this sector shall enable the 2013 101,164,103.27 85,178,377.28 15,985,725.99 15.80
municipality to generate more jobs as well as provide potential value adding to raw
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2014 124,004,214.89 105,033,018.75 18,971,196.14 18.06 1.16. Economic Sub-Sector: Mining

2015 133,935,336.29 108,901,689.55 25,033,646.74 22.98
Table 1.100. List of Industrial/Commercial Sand and Gravel Quarry Permits
2016 157,873,554.15 116,117,792.72 41,755,761.43 35.96 NAME LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION
Silvano Medina Jr. San Agustin Commercial Sand and Gravel
2017 175,681,423.53 128,486,201.78 47,195,221.75 36.73 Permit
Wenceslao P. Ochoa Amungan Industrial Sand and Gravel
2018 189,558,332.32 157,278,172.92 32,280,159.40 20.52
Permit
Jose Angeles J. Cruz/SAY San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Source: MPDO Global Trading and Permit
Construction Development
Industries provide the anchor for economic development as these ensure Donn Lawrence D. San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
economic activities in the municipality. However, for the sustained development of the Quinto/SIVI International Permit
Trading Inc
municipality, green jobs must be favored over extractive industries. Elna N. Olayres San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Evangeline M. Marticio San Agustin Quarry Permit
Elson M. Mejia Sta. Barbara Commercial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Donna F. Dalisong San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Pinky F. Aguilor San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Jeffrey Fajardo San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Rowena S. Fajardo San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Ludwig M. Quilantip San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Eduardo T. Fajardo, Jr. San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Simeon E. Ecalnir San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
Loida T. Antonio San Agustin Industrial Sand and Gravel
Permit
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Ruben M. Malay Sta. Barbara Commercial Sand and Gravel 1.17. Economic Sub-Sector: Tourism
Permit
Eleazar M. Mejia Sta. Barbara Commercial Sand and Gravel
Permit The municipality has maximized its natural features, from the thick forests,
Source: MPDO plains, and coastal areas in starting up its tourism industry. Iba is well known as a beach
(For renewal 2019) destination, these are further complemented by man-made tourism destinations such as
resorts. The peak season for tourism is from March until early June.
As can be seen in the table above, there are various sand and gravel quarry
operators in the municipality, these operate mostly in the Barangays of San Agustin, For 2017, there were a recorded 42,495 tourists which visited Iba. These figures
Santa Barbara and Amungan. These being the barangays with sizeable deposits. The can still be increased through a more deliberate effort to actively promote and influence
operations of these individuals and offices should closely be monitored to ensure the standards of operation of tourism destinations and other tourism-related services.
compliance to set environmental standards and other related policies to ensure.
1.17.1. Man-Made Tourism Destinations

Table 1.101 Inventory of Man-Made Tourism Destinations

Man-Made Tourism Location Description Remarks
Destination
St. Augustine Parish Zone V. Iba Founded by the Dominicans as a
Zambales dedication to St. Augustine on 1681.
Museo De Iba (Roque Influenced by Paris’ Ecole des Beaux Privately
del Fierro Trinidad Art with its use of classical owned,
Heritage House) decorations and proportions donation
integrated with the prevailing in process
architectural styles within its context,
modified versions emerged in the
local setting with the use of the
classical orders in columns, pilasters,
and entablatures, caryatids and
canephora, elaborate strap work,
modified expejo or calado, and
fanciful ventanillas and grill work
signifying the final stage in the
evolution of the bahay na bato. The
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Zambales National Zone VI Was built in 1928, utilizing the 25. Aqua Fresco Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort
High School Gabaldon design influence of American 26. Mang Vic Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort
Architect William Parsons. 27. Monte Carlo Beach Resort Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
Source: Municipal Tourism Office 28. Sajorda River Park Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
29. Island Grace Beach Resort Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
30. Tampisaw sa Iba Beach Resort Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
1.17.2. Natural and Environmental Tourism Resources and Activities
31. Emerald Beach Resort Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
32. Yaa-hoo Beach Resort Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
Table 1.102 Inventory of Natural and Environmental Tourism Destinations 33. Iba White Castle Beach Resort Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan Beach Resort
Natural and Environmental Tourism Location Description Source: Municipal Tourism Office
Destination
1. Henry Byrne Park Park
The seven (7) kilometer beach stretch which is characterized by fine sand
2. People’s Park Park
3. Villa Mina Beach House Amungan Beach Resort continues to attract tourists to the municipality, hence majority of the natural and
4. Galilee Beach Resort Amungan Beach Resort environmental tourism resources are those which center on water-based activities or
5. Hideaway Resort Amungan Beach Resort those which are related to water-based activities. The existing natural and environmental
6. Bakasyunan sa Baybay Dagat Amungan Beach Resort tourism destinations can be located along the coast line of Amungan, Bangantalinga and
Beach Resort
7. Molino Beach Resort Amungan Beach Resort Lipay Dingin Panibuatan. With the nature of the establishments mainly focused on
8. Emshieneil Beach Resort and Amungan Beach Resort accomodations, food services and various recreational activities such as water-based
Events Place activities, videoke other team building activities.
9. Tanyaw Beach Resort Amungan Beach Resort
10. En Gedi Beach Resort Amungan Beach Resort
1.17.3. Cultural and Tourism Activities
11. Marimar Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort
12. Bahay sa Nayon Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort
13. Tammy’s Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort Table 1.103 Inventory of Cultural Tourism Activities
14. Lajendenjoy Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort Cultural Tourism Location Description
15. Luming’s IJL Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort Destinations/ Activities
16. Lindamar By the Sea Beach Bangantalinga Beach Resort Paynauen Festival A summer festival in celebration of Iba’s
Resort rd
Foundation Day every 3 week of April. It
17. La Vista Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort commemorates the provincial capital’s founding
18. Herra Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort anniversary (founded in 1611).
19. Palmera Beach Resort Inc. Bangantalinga Beach Resort
20. Lias Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort It features local traditional arts and culture as
21. BJMC Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort well as the blending of modern-day life.
22. 2ny-Lyn Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort
23. Vica Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort Lasting for about five days, Paynauen’s activities
24. Sand Francisco Beach Resort Bangantalinga Beach Resort include street dancing, singing and dance
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castle building, carabao racing, kite flying contests, 1.18. Infrastructure Sub-Sector: Transportation
Miss Paynauen competition, cooking contest,
barangay booth displays, products display and
sales, traditional parade, concerts and many Table 1.104 Inventory of Bridges
others. No Location Description Length Width
Town and Barangay Respective Palanginan – March 19 1 Near TESDA-Palanginan Concrete 36.50 m 7.50 m
Fiesta Barangays Lipay-Dingin Panibuatan – 2 Tambak-Palanginan Steel 99.50 m
10.00 m 3.50
7.50 m
m
Sta. Barbara – December 4 10.00
rd 3 San Miguel-Sta Barbara Concrete 21.00 m
m 7.50
7.50 m
m
Dirita Baloguen – Every 3 Sunday of January
4 Zone 6-CSI Concrete 21.00 m
195.00 m 7.50 m
3.75 m
Sto. Rosario – October 7
Bangantalinga – May 22 5 Dirita-Sta Barbara Concrete 36.00 m
27.00 m 7.50
8.00 m
m
Amungan – May 15 20.00
13.50 m
m 7.50
5.50 m
m
6 Lipay Dingin-Near Mormon Concrete
San Agustin and Poblacion Zones - August 28 (in 38.50
honor of St. Augustin) 7 Lipay Dingin-Korokan Concrete 60.00 m
m 7.50
7.50 m
m
8 Takar-Public Market Concrete 49.50
92.50 m
m 7.50
7.50 m
m
Holy Week Processions A yearly religious observance for the Catholic
faithful to commemorate the passion of Christ 9 Sto Rosario-Save More Concrete 36.50 m
99.50 m 7.50 m
3.50 m
and the virtues that other personas showed 10.00 m
10.00 m 7.50
7.50 m
m
10 Bangantalinga Concrete
during this time in Jesus' life. A long procession 21.00
of the Passion of Christ is held in the evening on 11 Amungan-National High School Box Culvert 21.00 m
m 7.50
7.50 m
m
Holy Wednesday and Good Friday. During 12 Amungan-San Agustin Concrete 195.00 m
36.00 m 3.75 m
7.50 m
Good Friday there are devotees who self- 27.00
20.00 m
m 8.00
7.50 m
m
flagellate as expressions of penance. The pabasa 13 San Agustin-Baong Concrete 13.50 m 5.50 m
or continuous chanting of the Pasyon is also 38.50 m 7.50 m
14 Amungan-Dampay Concrete
conducted. 60.00
15 Amungan-Marangla Concrete 49.50 m
m 7.50
7.50 m
m
Source: Municipal Tourism Office Source: MPDC

In assessing the current infrastructure system in Iba, urban areas including the
urban barangays of the Poblacion as well as the developing rural barangays especially
Palanginan, Amungan, San Agustin, Dirita Baloguen can be seen as having sufficient
connectivity through the adequacy of concrete bridges and roads. However, road density
decreases in the eastern and upland portions of the municipality. Though these upland
areas have lower population density, there are agro-industrial and agro-forestry facilities
that depend on increased mobility for their day to day economic activities. Hence, the
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Table 1.105 Inventory of Roads by System Classification and Type of Pavement, 2017
Classification Type
Concrete Asphalt Gravel Dirt Total

National Road 0.40 14.60 - - 15.00

Provincial Road 4.80 24.85 1.52 - 31.17

Municipal Road 4.16 6.64 1.053 - 11.853

Barangay Road 11.33 13.55 41.62 9.44 75.94

TOTAL 20.69 59.64 44.193 9.44 133.963 km.

Source: MPDC
*L – Length in km; C - Condition
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1.19. Infrastructure Sub-Sector: Power

Table 1.106 Households Served, Electricity, 2017

Barangay Total No of Served Disconnected
HH No. % No. %
National Road III A 970 231
Palanginan 852 150
National Road II 248 108
National Road I 275 156
Burt St. 160 119
Public Market 1 206
Arellano/Espelita 152 64
Evangelista/Lesaca 386 75
Bano/Bugallon 369 85
Burgos/Pilapil 231 74
Lipay Dingin 655 176
Dirita Baloguen 725 122
Sta.Barbara 789 110
Sto.Rosario 1261 311
Bangantalinga 1321 277
Lawak Amungan 938 221
Dampay Amungan 1325 229
San Agustin 1208 201
Tambac, Palanginan 252 20
Prensa, Sta. Barbara 119 21
Public Market II 1 63
Huang Public Market 76 24
Sitio Lupang Pangako, San 89 7
Agustin
Sitio Banag, Palanginan 86 4
Sitio Olpoy, Amungan 61 1
New Public Market, Iba 128 24
Sitio Calaocan, 9 0
Bangantalinga
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1.20. Infrastructure Sub-Sector: Water

Table 1.107. Level I Water Supply System by Type and Number of Population Served
Shallow Well Deep Well Improved Spring
Year Constructed/
Barangay No. of Household HH Served HH Served HH Served
Developed No. No. No.
No. % No. % No. %
San Miguel 1 1987 414 1 414 24%
San Miguel 2 1998 414 1 414 24%
Sta. Barbara 1 1994 266 1 266 16%
Sta. Barbara 1 2015 610 1 610 36%
Total 1704

Table 1.108. Level II Water Supply System by Type and Number of Population Served

No. of Communal No. of HH

Pump ID/ Name Barangay Year Constructed Pump Capacity Water Source Barangays Served Physical Condition
Faucets Served

Pump House #2 San Miguel 1 1987 50 gpm shallow well N/A 3 414 fair
Pump House #3 San Miguel 2 1998 90 gpm shallow well 3 414 fair
Pump House #4 Sta. Barbara 1 1994 90 gpm deep well 2 266 fair
Pump House #5 Sta. Barbara 1 2015 70 gpm shallow well 5 610 fair
Physical Condition: fair, poor, critical

Table 1.109. Level III – Local Waterworks System by Type and Number of Consumers and Average Water Consumption
Type of Consumer
Name of Barangays Domestic Commercial Industrial Others
Served No. of Ave. Water No. of Ave. Water No. of Ave. Water No. of Ave. Water
Connections Consumption Connections Consumption Connections Consumption Connections Consumption
Palanginan 344 3623 48 2220 N/A N/A
Poblacion 466 5645 135 3842
Lipay Dingin 99 1341 2 197
Dirita 263 3109 21 477
Sta. Barbara 532 5730 4 165
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Chapter 2. Existing Land Use Studies

CHAPTER 2. Existing Land Use Studies

2.1. Existing Land Uses
An immediate consequence of built up area expansion is the conversion of
Major land uses in Iba are forest land use and agricultural, with the former agricultural land, hence the reduction of potentially agriculturally productive land.
occupying the eastern portion of the municipality in Barangays San Agustin, Amungan
and Santa Barbara, while the latter occupies the central portion of the municipality The use of the Iba coastline for tourism activities also continue to expand. With
especially in Barangays san Agustin, Amungan and Bangantalinga. Both land uses, take the inland immediately parallel to the said tourist areas also being utilized for low density
up a significant portion of the total land area of Iba. commercial and service focused built-up areas. These can be observed in barangays
Lipay Dingin, Bangantalinga and Amungan.
The existing land use in Iba is generally characterized by the growth of more
specialized commercial and service establishments within the poblacion (Barangays
Zone I, II, III, IV, V, VI and Palanginan). This is evidenced by the presence of banking
institutions, restaurants, markets, and banking institutions. It is to be noted though that
these developments have been focused along the major road networks of these
barangays, while those settlements along the secondary road networks remain utilized
for residential and other low-density purposes.

Alongside the growth of the urban center, secondary growth areas have
continued to expand in the northern barangays of Amungan and San Agustin, these
barangays have had consistent population growth rates and therefore also demand
improvements in terms of access to basic service.

The development of Govic Highway, which serves as a bypass road/alternate

route of the Olongapo-Bugallon Road opens opportunities for the development of a
secondary urban center. Govic Highway passes through Palanginan, the Poblacion
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Table 2.1 Existing Land Uses of Iba, Zambales, 2018 2.2. Urban Land Use Pattern
Classification Existing Land Use, 2018
Area (in has) % Iba exhibits the traditional poblacion pattern that has been in existence since the
Agricultural 4801.33 22.50% 1600s. The agglomeration of settlements around the town church and government
Agro-Industrial 33.94 0.16% center has continued, becoming more evident as the population density increases in the
Commercial 42.40 0.20% poblacion proper.
Fishponds/Ponds 0.00%
Idle/ Vacant Land 0.00%
Industrial 4.10 0.02% Built up areas can also be seen to develop along the major road networks,
Informal Settlements 0.00% especially along the national and provincial highways as these areas offer strategic market
Institutional 50.04 0.23% access to potential locators. Conversion of land use to maximize their potential can also
Mangroves 13.41 0.00% be seen as previous agricultural lots are also subject to conversion especially those which
Cemeteries/Memorial Parks 12.15 0.06% possess marketability for commercial and residential use.
Mineral Reservations 0.00%
Parks/Recreational/Open Space 5.33 0.02% Aside from the sprawl that can be seen in the poblacion and along major road
Production Forest 5,258.04 24.64% networks, it can also be observed that lands near coastal areas also experience growth
Protection Forest 6,676.70 31.29%
with very little order. These may bring consequences in the future given the rate of
Residential 526.03 2.47%
pollution that such built up areas may bring to the environment. It is therefore a
Roads 92.06 0.43%
Socialized Housing 0.00% conscious goal in this land use plan that these urban centers and growth nodes become
Eco-Tourism 114.84 0.54% well planned for both present and future generations, that they expand the economic
Utilities 39.94 0.19% opportunities of Iba residents without compromising the integrity of the environment
Rivers and Waterways 581.45 2.72% and rendering the population vulnerable to hazards.
Total
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2.3. Land Use Trends

2.4. Water Uses
The general land use trends in Iba are characterized by its concentrated, organic
and amorphous urban form, wherein, development is packed in a small area The local government unit of Iba has 190.5 has of municipal waters from its
(poblacion), accretion is observed along nodes and core settlements. Similarly, 12.7 kms of coastline. The beach stretch functions primarily for the water-based activities
expansion of growth is seen in low densities in various sections of Iba, making mobility of tourists, while the larger portion of municipal waters beyond this is utilized for
inefficient and the following: purposes of fishing.

1. Growth of more specialized commercial and service establishments within The practice of inland fishing, is done mostly in Barangays Amungan,
the existing urban areas. Given the growing population and the demand for Bangantalinga, Lipay-Dingin, Palanginan, San Agustin and Sto. Rosario while fresh water
more services and facilities, more locators are seen to invest in the growing areas are located along the coast of Sta. Barbara and Palanginan where around 90 has of
market as Iba also serves as a catch basin for the various populations served inland fishing is practiced. Aqua culture mostly involves milkfish or the local “bangus”
by the provincial capitol. This is further characterized by low density use in and tilapia and also tiger prawns. For deep sea fishing the most common catch include
the secondary roads and arteries in these barangays. tuna, squid, anchovy, scad, mackerel and grouper.
2. Growth of tourism and tourism-related facilities and service along the
coastline of Bangantalinga, Lipay Dingin and Amungan. Regulation of fishing activities are done by the agriculture office and the
3. Increasing vulnerability of settlements to natural hazards. The growth of environment and natural resources office. Fishing however, is not limited in the
settlements along major river systems and waterways transecting the municipal waters alone, it has been observed that fisherfolk have practiced open and
municipality increase the vulnerability of communities living alongside these deep-sea fishing as a means to compensate for the lack of fish volume in the municipal
river systems to flooding hazards. Similarly, this highlights the need for the waters.
integration of proper sewerage and water waste management.
4. Conversion of agricultural lands in lieu of settlement areas. Given the Water-based eco-tourism activities remains as one of the pillars of the tourism
pressures of urbanization, agricultural areas have slowly been converted to industry. Various sectors involved include the municipal tourism office as well as related
residential and commercial use, placing pressure on food security of the national government offices, the private sector through the operators of beach resorts,
municipality. accommodations, other tourism-related services, residents, as well as tourists themselves.
5. Continued increase of population density in areas of urban concentration.
Accessibility to services, facilities and areas of economic activity have A deliberate attempt to develop the said industry has yet to be undertaken,
continued to drive the population to concentrate their settlements along the hence the lack of an omnibus policy covering eco-tourism as well as a masterplan that
existing major settlements of the municipality, hence contributing to traffic shall ensure its protection, conservation and the regulation of its usage. Given the
congestion and low density use in these urban centers. pressing need to ensure coastal resource management, the LGU must develop a coastal
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facilities as well as the standards they should comply for them to operate, (b)secure the Source: MENRO
protection and conservation of critical habitats, (c)integrate a coherent eco-tourism
masterplan which shall promote the complementation of tourism facilities, observe no-
build and buffer zones, and secure the environmental integrity of the coastal area
including mangroves.

Table 2.2 Water Uses of Iba, Zambales, 2018

Water Uses Area (in has) %
Municipal Waters (open-sea fishing and 190.5 has 30.68%
ecotourism)
Inland Waters (including inland fishing) 430.37 has 69.32
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2.5. Land Use Issues and Concerns

2.5.3. Vulnerability to Climate-Related and Geologic Hazards
Land use needs to be managed in anticipation of the long-term development of
the LGU. This takes into consideration the projected population increases, projected The presence of hazards remains present to the municipality, especially
sectoral needs, possible impacts of climate change and increasing occurrences of with the challenging geophysical characteristics besetting Iba. Flooding
hazards, horizontal and integration with other plans. along major roads and areas with economic activities and high population
concentration, threats of tsunami and storm surge along the 12 km
Through proper identification of the prevailing and projected concerns with coastline, liquefaction and landslides in communities characterized by
regard land use, a more holistic and responsive land use plan is proposed through steep slopes. As such, implementation of mitigation measures as well as
consistent alignment with the vision and aspirations of the local government. climate change adaptive practices have to be fully mainstreamed in all
plans and programs of Iba.
Other concerns of Iba are further detailed as the following;
2.5.4. Poverty Situation
2.5.1. Urban Sprawl
With a significant portion of the labor force engaged in agriculture such as
The trend in the growth of Iba’s urban center has been characterized with single- fishing and farming, poverty remains as a common issue facing the LGU
use development which only allows for a single use per section of the as this places stress in the capacity of the municipality to render basic
municipality. Especially considering that a large majority of the population are services. In the long run, and if the LGU is unable to assist in ensuring
settled in the northernmost barangays of Amungan and San Agustin, making it that the full human potential is harnessed and realized, the poverty figures
inefficient for these communities to conduct their economic activities and fulfill would inevitably worsen and become more complex. A common issue
their basic needs. The locality is also characterized as low density, a traditional faced in the municipality is the lack of value-adding services such as post-
characteristic which has continued to be the practice, as such the rate of harvest facilities that increase the value of the LGUs produce as well as
urbanization of the poblacion occurs faster than the rate at which the population engage the labor force in more specialized work. As such, a more area and
is actually growing. Another cause for inefficiency is the manner in which sector specific approach to poverty reduction is needed to ensure that
development only occurs in strips, oftentimes along major thoroughfares, where development of incomes is not limited to the urban centers but extends to
traffic and congestion already pose as a concern. those households dependent on agriculture.

2.5.2. Boundary Disputes 2.5.5. Threats of agricultural land conversion

Unresolved boundary issues continue to persist especially within the barangays Urban sprawl is often a consequence of land conversion from previous
of the municipality, posing as a challenge in the delivery of basic services and agricultural use to built-up areas. Though there is recognition that
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consideration must always be taken especially if the lands subject for 2.6. Development Potentials and Opportunities
conversion are prime agricultural lands or lands which are irrigated.
For continued development, the existing opportunities that can be maximized
2.5.6. Inadequate Housing and Other Related Community Facilities by Iba are the following:

The existence of doubled up housing is a concern of the LGU as this 2.6.1. Diverse and vast natural resources and ecosystems goods and services
reflects the inability of families to procure their own homes due to the lack
of income and affordable housing. As consequence, double up housing Given the natural resources in Iba, the LGU must be able to make efficient
causes overcrowding and safety concerns in the household. Alongside, the and sustainable use of its comparative advantage. These being the
LGU also faces concerns with regard households with housing made of production forest, agricultural areas, municipal waters as well as potential
light materials as these also increase their vulnerability to various hazards tourism destinations.
especially given the fact that Iba is also faced with a multitude of hazards.
2.6.2. Seat of the provincial capitol
As such, concerns are also raised with regard the capacity of the LGU to
provide comprehensive and holistic facilities that cater to the needs of the A seen key advantage of the LGU with the other municipalities of
population as well as basic services that remain critical especially for Zambales is that it also serves as the seat of the provincial capitol. Through
families living below the poverty threshold. such, the volume of the regularly transactions done in Iba have increased
alongside the number of specialized facilities and establishment that have
2.5.7. Sustainable management of natural resources already invested in the municipality.

The need to ensure sustainable forest management for both protected and 2.6.3. Potential for agricultural development
production areas remain as a concern for the LGU as this contributes
largely to the watersheds in Iba, and consequently would have an effect to Large tracts of prime agricultural land characterized by alluvial plains are
the mitigation of related hazards such as flooding and liquefaction. potentials for agricultural production. To maximize these, there is a need
Similarly, sewerages and waste water management are issues confronting for increased technical assistance to improve agricultural practices as well
the LGU especially the urban areas and areas of high economic activity. as modernization of farm equipment, value-adding and post-harvest
These areas serve as catch basins during typhoons, receiving large volumes processing such as farm to market roads, cold storage and fish ports.
of rain water, hence the ability to channel these rain water to their Through such, both volume of harvest and value can be improved,
appropriate drains or treatment must be ensured so as not to also mitigate eventually contributing to increasing farmer and fisherfolk incomes.
pending danger and ensure the continued economic activity in the said
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2.6.4. Available land for projected Urban development 2.7. Functional Role of the Municipality

The municipality of Iba does not face constraints with the lack of land for Understanding the functional roles of the Municipality of Iba within Zambales
potential development, however conversion of agricultural or forest land Province and the whole Central Luzon Region is vital in determining the most
in lieu of built up areas shall still have to undertake meticulous scrutiny so appropriate strategy in its overall development. These roles are determined based on the
as not to compromise food security and environmental sustainability. existing Provincial and Regional Development and Framework Plans, as well as based
on the existing situation and trends occurring around the area.
2.6.5. Presence of Diverse Natural and Man-Made Resources and Assets for
Tourism Additionally, the plan also aligns with the collective long-term vision and
aspirations of the Filipino people or the AmBisyon Natin 2040, which focuses on the
The coastline of Iba remains as a key feature of the municipality in terms following priority sectors:
of improving its tourism potential. To further maximize this feature, a. Housing and Urban Development - Housing and Urban Development -
standards in tourist-related services must likewise be improved such as Construction, construction-related manufacturing, house development related
accommodations, restaurants, peace and order. It is also recognized that manufacturing, and utilities (electricity, gas, and water)
beach related tourism activities peak only during the summer months and b. Manufacturing - Food processing, housing related, construction-related,
tend to stagnate for the duration of the year, hence making such industry transport manufacturing, and other manufacturing.
volatile. It shall therefore be a strategy of the LGU to ensure that other c. Connectivity - Roads and bridges, port, airports, vehicles, transport systems,
potential tourism destinations are developed and integrated in both the and communication
municipal and provincial tourism plans. d. Education Services - Formal education and re-tooling services.
e. Tourism and Allied Services - Resort, rest-recreation hotels, accommodation,
travel and tour cultural shows, heritage sites, etc.
f. Agriculture - Food production, commercial and industrial crop, agricultural
biotechnology, etc.
g. Health and Wellness Services - Primary, secondary, and tertiary care,
pharmaceuticals, wellness facilities, sports and fitness facilities, etc.
h. Financial Services - Consumer financing, enterprise financing, and insurance
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2.7.1. Role in Zambales Province 2.7.2. Role in the Central Luzon Region

At present, Zambales Province does not have its own approved Provincial In the 2017-2022 Central Luzon Regional Development Plan it was reflected
Development and Physical Framework Plan. This framework plan is intended to serve that the said region aims to be aligned with the Philippine Development Plan in effect
as a key reference for all municipalities in their respective planning and role for the same period 2017-2022. As such the RDP reflects the potential of Central Luzon
identification. In the formulation of the said PDPFP, it is expected that the various to create massive opportunities for all segments of society through a transparent and
characteristics of the municipalities in the province such as their geophysical and socio- responsive governance determined to accelerate infrastructure development and
economic characteristics would be weighed in determining the actual role that each technological progress, maintain peace and security, reduce inequality in economic
municipality would have for the holistic spatial development of the province. As such, development opportunities, improve human capital and sustain a healthy and well-
the municipality does not have a defined role as determined by the province. functioning environment that can foster socio-economic growth for future generations.

In the absence of such, the main reference utilized by the municipalities for The vision stated in regional physical framework plan is to have globally
planning purposes is the 10-point development agenda issued by the Zambales competitive human resources, a highly productive and profitable agricultural sector,
Governor. These being the following: seamless and integrated physical access and, a transshipment and logistics hub in the
a. Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Asia Pacific Region.
b. Tourism and Investment Development
c. Increase Agricultural Productivity For the very first Central Luzon RDP geared towards the attainment of
d. Better Jobs and Income Opportunities AmBisyon 2040, the goal is to lay down the solid foundation for a more inclusive growth,
e. Adequate and High-Quality Education high-trust and resilient society and a globally competitive knowledge economy with
f. Youth and Sports Development emphasis on the current administration’s priority concerns of “Malasakit, Pagbabago
g. Infrastructure and other Special Project Para sa Patuloy na Pag-Unlad”.
h. Safe and Peaceful Environment
i. Quality and Affordable Health Care As indicated in the said Regional plan, the agenda is to ensure that individuals
j. Socialize Housing and other Social Services and communities are more resilient and globally competitive, that there is more inclusive
growth as manifested by lower poverty incidence, more sustainable land use activities
Furthermore, looking at the current trends and the existing situations of the which balance the need for built up areas as well as food security, mobility and access,
municipalities around the province, it can be established that the municipalities located and effective and transparent governance.
at the western seaboard of the province have similarities in their physical and economic
attributes. It is observed that majority of the LGUs are primarily driven by tourism and
agricultural activities for their economic growth. As such, they have almost the same
physical and urban environment such as resorts, commercial establishments, and
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Chapter 3. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan

CHAPTER 3. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan

3.1. Vision and Mission
The municipality is gifted with three ecological systems: coastal, lowland and
upland. If these are linked with its natural and man-made features and advantages, Iba After revisiting its existing Vision, Iba retains its collective Vision for the
will surely emerge as a fast-growing, sustainable, and highly-competitive town in the near Municipality which is stated as follows:
future. However, a definite guiding framework is still required to provide spatial
blueprints and directions for the development of Iba and a mechanism to absorb a more “Imploring the aid of the Almighty, we envision Iba as a leading
rapid and substantive pace of growth and development in the next ten years.
municipality of Zambales in trade and industry, tourism, and
The Iba Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2018-2027 is a document local governance with God-fearing, healthy and empowered
formulated by the Local Government Unit of Iba, which will serve as the primary guide citizenry who live in a safe and ecologically-balanced
in the spatial and physical development of the municipality for the next ten years. It is a environment, a progressive and sustainable economy under a
documentary requirement for LGUs under the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA
7160) which will provide for the rationalized and optimized use of their land resources.
dynamic, transparent, and responsive leadership.”

Through the development and implementation of the CLUP, the LGU can In support to its Vision, the Local Government of Iba’s mission is:
address the issues and challenges which are expected to surface as Iba continues to
develop. Being a scarce and finite resource, land conversion should be done judiciously “To provide quality services and equal opportunities for the
and, in a manner, which ensures the long-term quality of life of the municipality as well general welfare of Ibanians geared towards sustainable economy,
as the immediate neighboring towns. In addition, the CLUP also aims to serve as a guide people empowerment and ecologically-balanced environment
for current local government officials and the next generation officials and constituents
towards the attainment of the LGU vision and mission. through efficient, honest and upright public service to the glory of
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3.2. Goals and Objectives

Aligned with the Vision, the Goals and Objectives were formulated to serve as the framework and guide for land use development and management for the next ten years. This
will guide not only the spatial directions and strategies of the municipality, but also the basis for identification of programs and project that will complement the land use plan. The
identified success indicator shall provide the LGU a basis for monitoring and evaluating the progress and outcomes of their plans.

Table 3.1 Goals and Objectives Matrix of Iba Zambales

Vision Elements and Goals Objectives Success Indicators
Descriptors
Globally Competitive Increased Agricultural a. Increased number of infrastructure support in key crop a. Increased rice and other crop production per
Economy Productivity production and fishery areas hectare
b. Increased number of available technology b. Increased average yield per hectare
c. Increased number and length of Farm to Market c. Increased fishery production for both captive ad
Roads capture
Provision of Safe Food a. Construct a municipal slaughterhouse that is compliant a. Triple A (AAA) compliant slaughterhouse
for Human to the rules and standards of the NMiS
Consumption b. Implement the proper standards in the operation and
management of the municipal slaughterhouse
Tourism Increase Tourist Arrivals Develop Tourism Sites Increased Municipality’s Income
a. Agri-Tourism
b. Cultural Tourism
c. Religious Tourism
d. Ecotourism
e. Business Tourism
Promote the tourism of the municipality
a. Social Media (advertisements, Facebook likes, views,
Instagram)
b. Flyers
c. Radio advertisements
Number of compliant to tourism industry standards

Improved quality of tourism related services

Preserve the tradition and culture

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d. Paynawen etc. (tangible)

To be the Center of To improve access to a. Improve parking spaces with proper signages of vehicle a. All vehicles parked in proper order
Trade and Industry transportation designations; including delivery service areas b. No incidence of accidents or untoward traffic
within and in relation to b. Installed tricycle bay with seating fixtures/benches to reports
nearby municipalities provide easy access to customers without private c. Decreased collection from violators of traffic
(New Iba Public Market) vehicles and promote convenience d. No complaints received/or decreased reports
c. Standard fare matrix for tricycles monitored; activated e. Increased number of customers
hotline for any complaints f. Increased profit for stalls/businesses
d. Different transportation vehicles passing by within g. Updated payments of stall dues/ increased
market vicinity revenue collection

To increase revenue a. With incomes of operational and non-operational stalls a. Increased number of operational stalls
collection b. Inventory/audit of previous revenue collection b. Increased # of variety of goods, products, food
c. Active notification for delinquent stall owners and services in the market
d. Imposed sanctions/penalties for payment system c. Increased collection from violations, creating
e. Violations/citation tickets funds for facility improvements
d. Periodical report of revenues repossessed to
market board.
To improve the quality a. Water supplied by water district a. No water related complaints
and quantity of water b. Comfort room well supplied with water
c. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all facilities
including comfort rooms
d. Health and sanitation promoted
e. Safe food products promoted
f. No reports of any contamination/ poisoning from
the market
g. Reduced funding for repairs of fixtures/facilities –
saved funds
Ecologically balanced a. Improved air a. Increased forest cover a. Improved forest
environment and water b. Increased urban foliage (vegetation) b. Improved Wildlife cover
quality c. Decreased garbage from built up structures, roads and c. Improved quality of environment in the built-up
streets areas
d. Increased fresh water fish habitat d. Open surroundings/spaces restored
e. Fish catch improved
Infrastructure (trade and Improved transport a. Improved road network a. Efficiency in travel
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Improved drainage c. Reduced water borne diseases

system
Infrastructure (safe Ensured infrastructural a. Implementation of Bldg Code PD 1096 a. Safe building for occupancy
environment) building safety b. Number of buildings constructed and issued with
building permits
Infrastructure (economy Food self-sufficiency a. Development of agricultural support infrastructure a. Increase agricultural productivity output
– agricultural)
Safe Environment Fire incidence a. Increased conduct of inspection of establishments with a. Low number of fire occurrences
eliminated or reduced high risk of fire incidence b. Reduced the amount of time in extinguishing an
b. Increased conduct of awareness campaigns and actual fire incidence
conduct of fire brigades
Health Citizenry To improve primary a. Increase immunization coverage of those 0-5 years old a. Reduced infant mortality
health services b. Improve prenatal, natal b. Reduced maternal mortality
c. Decreased communicable / non-communicable c. Reduced mortality and morbidity related to
diseases communicable and non-communicable diseases
d. Improved maternal health services (family planning, d. Regulated population growth
HIV AIDS, STD) e. Reduced HIV/AIDS cases
e. Improved mental health services f. Improved awareness on HIV AIDS
f. Increased awareness on the effects of illegal drug use >reintegrated to society to become productive
g. Rehabilitate illegal drug dependents members of society
h. Improved nutrition services g. Reduced malnutrition among preschool children,
 First 1,000 days of life school children, pregnant and lactating mothers
 Promotion of breastfeeding + timely  Reduced overweight/obesity
complementary feeding  Reduced micronutrient deficiency
 Micronutrient supplementation  Zero seven acute malnutrition
 Food security

Improved quality of lives Uplifting the lives of a. Disadvantaged sectors availed of welfare services a. 40 needy adults, family heads provided with
of disadvantaged disadvantaged b. Children availed the early childhood care and livelihood assistance and enhanced their
residents through the individuals and families, development program capabilities of managing small scale livelihood
provision of social persons with disabilities c. Persons with special needs availed of welfare services projects
services and senior citizens, d. Victims of natural disasters provided with welfare b. 800 pre-school children availed the day care
women and children in services service and supplemental feeding program
especially difficult c. 40 children in conflict with the law, 40 women in
circumstances who are especially difficult circumstances availed of psycho
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experiencing difficulty in d. 30 persons with disabilities availed of social

life services
e. Victims of natural disasters availed of welfare
services
Safe place Reduce criminality a. Improve the mobility/round the clock mobile a. Reduced crime ratio of at least 80% I the
patrolling and meet the standard ratio of one police municipality of Iba
man to 500 population
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3.3. General Development Strategies 3.4. Spatial Strategies and Planning Concepts

The General Development Strategies are based on the goals and objectives Various spatial options and alternatives can be employed to direct the spatial
identified to attain the Vision of the Municipality, with special focus on its implication growth of the municipality from its current organic and linear development. In
on the spatial strategies and direction of the municipality. These also consider the cognizance of the various considerations that have been expounded in this document
existing land use issues and development potentials. the municipality of Iba is to adapt strategies and planning concepts that promote a more
inclusive, compact, green, and mixed-use type of development as its primary strategy.
3.3.1. Convergence with National Government Agencies and Non-Government As such, the LGU would adapt this type of development to ensure that urban areas are
Organizations for complementary approaches in addressing poverty and developed in a sustainable manner.
other key issues in the municipality.
3.3.2. Establishment of a new-growth center for the municipality The following are the major spatial strategies and planning concepts that the
3.3.3. Harnessing agricultural productivity against poverty LGU will utilize in determining the structure plan and appropriate allocation of lands
3.3.4. Incorporation of green strategies into urban development within their jurisdiction:
3.3.5. Conservation and protection of the natural environment towards
strengthening disaster risk resilience and climate change adaptation Multi-nodal Development - The development of multiple areas that exhibit and
3.3.6. Revitalizing of the Iba tourism industry have the potential of becoming and sustaining urban areas. As such activities from the
3.3.7. Provision of adequate support infrastructures traditional core are dispersed into the stated new urban centers hence promoting
balanced development as well as decongestion from the traditional core. The new urban
centers shall complement the existing traditional core, in consideration of the hierarchy
of settlements. For Iba, the multi-nodal development is envisioned to be created along
Govic Highway, to cater to specialized activities as well as in barangays which have
observed large populations. These nodes shall be linked by major road thoroughfare
and each node is near facilities that will support it. Major nodes that shall be proposed
include the urban center, industrial cluster, and tourism clusters.

An integrated agro-industrial park is a community of independent firms that are

clustered together to gain economies of scale in as well as positive externalities by
sharing infrastructure and taking advantage of opportunities for purchasing, selling, and
extension services. Agro industrial hubs shall serve as knowledge centers for precision
farming and processing as well as research facilities and rural hubs. They shall be a
primary factor in value adding, job generation and income increase among farmers and
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farmers. Its development employs the basic strategies of eco-industrial parks in terms Integrated multi-modal transport system - To ensure connectivity and linkage
of compliance to varying local and national regulations. between the different proposed nodes, an integrated multi-modal transport system is
proposed. This strategy shall identify key locations for multi-modal terminals that shall
Compact, green, and walkable town concept - The spatial strategy to integrate provide for different ways of moving. This system aims to lessen the need for having
green urbanism in the land use plan of the municipality is the utilization of the compact, private transport vehicles that may increase greenhouse gas emission, as well as increase
green and walkable town strategy. The application of this strategy shall reduce vehicular congestion in urban centers. In Iba, various transport modes such as buses, jeepneys,
traffic in the poblacion proper, hence contributing to improved access and mobility. In tricycles and boats/ferries may be considered.
addition, this will also be a guiding concept in the creation of the various nodes for the
multi-nodal development of the municipality. Under this strategy, towns are compact Ecosystem management conservation. – In cognizance of the pressing issues on
meaning various establishments have minimal distance with each other. It is envisioned climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, Iba shall employ a strategy on
that various locations in a node can be reached by walking. The greening of the urban ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation to help determine the best
nodes shall provide for a more conducive environment for walking. direction and location of proposed land uses in the municipality. The spatial aspect of
this strategy is the consideration of critical habitats, if any, and watersheds in the land
Complete neighborhoods concept - In a complete neighborhood, one has safe use planning process so that the natural processes and cycles occurring in these areas
and convenient access to goods and services needed in daily life. This includes housing, are not affected. Urban developments and settlements as well as industries and
grocery stores and other commercial services, public schools, public open spaces, and establishments shall be directed away from these areas to ensure that impact of the
recreational facilities. An important element of this concept is that the built anthropogenic activities does not affect the natural environment. For natural
environment shall be walkable or bikeable in human scale and that it meets the needs ecosystems with a growing built environment near its proximity, safeguards and
of people of all ages and abilities. This strategy shall be employed in minor settlement environmental quality control measures shall be introduced. Strategies included are
nodes located far from the urban center. This way, all settlements have the necessary watershed management, delineation of protection areas, and preservation of critical
basic services. The land use plan shall ensure that every settlement area have said basic biodiversity habitats such as mangroves, sea grasses and coral reefs for the coastal
services and uses. ecosystem.

Rectilinear development - A rectilinear grid pattern is proposed as the main Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation mainstreaming – Iba shall
street or network pattern for urban development in growth nodes. This grid pattern will employ mitigating measures in the process of land use planning. Measures to reduce if
be parallel to major thoroughfares. This type of structure and form are usually found not eradicate the potential impacts of climate change and potential hazards are to be
in small developing cities rather than larger ones. This grid pattern represents the classic mainstreamed in the plan such that areas prone to such occurrences such that impacts
grid street pattern used in many street systems. This pattern is the preferred form in flat are reduced. The same shall include the promotion of ecological river parks as natural
lands and in the absence of natural topographic features affecting the form. Under this easements, as well as reduction of high-density activities in areas that are commonly
concept, a street system is employed wherein road hierarchy shall be present to ensure observed as vulnerable to various forms of hazards.
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3.5. Land Suitability Analysis

In identifying areas for potential urban, commercial and industrial areas

development, the core considerations were dependent on the CDRA workshop outputs
alongside the outputs of the CLUP Spatial Strategies Consultation Workshop. The
outputs of the CLUP Spatial Strategies Consultation Workshop provided an overview
of the general aspirations of the LCE as well as representatives of executive offices and
the sangguniang bayan. On the other hand, the CDRA workshop presented the
constraints of various areas in the municipality in lieu of natural disaster risks and
susceptibility of the population.

Hence, the general framework which emphasizes that any form of development
shall not be undertaken if there are risks that cannot be mitigated or if there are potential
adverse impacts to the existing environment. In consonance with this framework, the
CLUP likewise considers compatibility, complementation as well as logical access and
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3.6. Structure Plan

In consideration of the existing Iba land use, the sectoral studies as well as the
crafted and Sangguniang Bayan approved Vision and Mission, the structure plan sets to
promote a balanced development in the municipality, through a multi-pronged
structure plan which sets to attain the following core principles.

More inclusive land use, that shall ensure that the vast agricultural lands are
made more productive through improvements in access, opportunities for agro-
industrialization and other post-harvest processing that promote yield increase and
value adding.

Preservation of protection forest lands and sustainable use of production forest

lands are to be promoted while making these more productive through integrating eco-
tourism use. The said use shall maximize the natural form and characteristics of the
said forest lands rather than alter them, utilizing them as the main features of the
tourism activities.

Urban development shall incorporate mixed use in the existing traditional;

urban center while developing two parallel urban growth nodes. These being the
(i)economic belt which shall stem from Govic Highway, which shall cater to medium
intensity specialized economic activities, and the second being the (ii)eco-tourism belt
development along the coastline of Iba, which shall cater to low intensity tourism related
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3.7. Proposed Land Use Plan

3.7.2. Commercial Land Uses
The Proposed Land Use Plan for Iba was determined after a series of
assessments and analyses have been conducted on the municipality’s land use potentials Commercial land uses shall see a considerable increase in land allocation for
and demand. The ten-year plan intends to guide Iba towards the attainment of its vision the next ten years. From an existing land area of 42.40 hectares, the commercial land
as well as its development thrusts. The proposed urban development refrains from uses are proposed to increase up to 10.57 has of land under the proposed plan.
altering the already existing forest and agricultural land as well as its municipal waters.
To pave the way for the planned urban development, the municipality intends to make The main poblacion shall remain as the main urban center which shall be
use of existing idle lands, make efficient use of land and improve standards for each land comprised of mixed use of residential and commercial use. The new (i)Economic Belt
use. along Govic Highway shall allow for medium intensity economic activities especially in
portions of Palanginan, Dirita Baloguen, and Bangantalinga.
3.7.1. Residential Land Uses
Complementary commercial nodes shall be allowed in certain portions along
Assuming that there is zero net, housing backlog as of 2015, it is projected that the existing national highway as well as in barangays with high population densities to
there shall be a housing backlog of 2,375 housing units by 2027. Average lot size per improve efficiency and mobility as well as decongest the poblacion. Given the role of
household of 408.60 sqm, and the projected population of 60,243 by 2027, the needed the municipality to the greater region, the municipality’s commercial land expansion is
additional residential areas was computed at 631 has. necessary to address the foreseen needs.

With the current trends, most of the proposed commercial zones are expected 3.7.3. Agri-industrial Land Uses
to be mixed residential commercial development with the first-storey allotted for
commercial activities and the upper storey serving as residential areas. With the There is a current total of 33.94 has. of agro-industrial land in Iba, for 2027
proposed expansion and modernization of agricultural activities, farmers will tend to there is a projected need for an additional 20 has for agro-industrial uses, the said land
build their residences near their farmlands. Conversion of these agricultural lands to shall be utilized for the agglomeration of agricultural products processing and other value
residential land uses will still be strictly monitored and should follow the limits set under adding activities. This shall serve not only the town of Iba but those of neighboring towns
the local Zoning Ordinances and related national laws. as well. Proposed uses that are allowed inside these zones include cold storages and agri-
processing industries such as bagoong making. These industries are also expected to
Majority of the proposed residential land uses are located at the urban center in incorporate sustainable and environment-friendly technologies.
Poblacion and the minor settlement areas in Barangays Amungan, Palanginan and San
Agustin. These residential lands are envisioned to be compact and comprehensive for 3.7.4. Industrial Land Uses
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Industrial land uses currently stands at 4.1 has, and is proposed to be The improvements in the Eco-Tourism Belt of Lipay-Dingin, Bangantalinga
conservatively allocated an additional 24 has increase, which is 50% lower than the and Amungan shall allow for light intensity commercial activities directly related to
prescribed industrial area allocation in consideration of the population bv 2027. water related tourism activities. As these are also natural ecosystems, protection and
Industrial zones shall be allocated for potential manufacturing and processing of various sustainability shall likewise be practiced through the enforcement of various
products. These industries shall have sufficient area for their respective waste environmental policies, both local and national.
management facilities and are located where they shall have access to major roads for
their logistical operations. The increase in industrial plants and factories is seen to 3.7.7. Agricultural Land Uses
complement the current employment generation offered by the existing offices and
commercial areas within the town. Agriculture shall maintain a total of 4,801.33 has in lieu of attaining its target
production of various commercial and high value crops. Agricultural use shall
3.7.5. Institutional Land Uses incorporate the primacy of irrigated lands such that productivity and resilience to
climatological changes can best be attained. Hence agricultural land shall be preserved,
An additional 5 hectares will be added for institutional land uses. These areas whilst increasing productivity per hectare.
shall prioritize the construction and development of social infrastructure facilities. These
shall include facilities that shall contribute to improving the delivery of public services 3.7.8. Fishponds/Ponds
such as day-care facilities, barangay offices, specialized offices of the municipal
government and protection facilities. Allocation for fishponds shall remain at 90 has, which is deemed sufficient in
consideration that the said industry is not projected to see an expansion for the planning
3.7.6. Tourism Land Uses period. To compensate for the non-expansion, productivity per hectare is to be
increased given that a significant portion of the population still rely on fishing. A potential
The current land allocation for Eco-tourism stands at 114.84 has, but is partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
proposed to expand, allowing for an additional 10 has which shall be utilized for the Resources (DA-BFAR) and the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) with regard
proposed eco-adventure tourism park in the forestland of Amungan and San Agustin. the “Community Fish Landing Project” is to be explored for the possibility of support
As an overlay, the proposed eco-adventure tourism park shall comply with the for fish landing construction and provision of cold storage.
restrictions in the forestland, allowing for recreational use but strictly compliant to the
shall serve as an additional tourism destination that shall make use of the existing natural 3.7.9. Forest Land Uses
features of the forest while providing a different experience to potential tourists. The
two primary tourism areas in the municipality shall complement with the existing Forest land uses currently covers 11,945.74 has. of land in the municipality.
cultural and heritage tourism sites and events of Iba, transforming tourism into a year- These land uses shall further be categorized into two different categories: production
round industry. and protection. Production forest uses shall refer to areas that are open for human
activities that are interacting harmoniously with the forest resources and environment
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nature-based tourism and pasture lands. These activities require tenurial instruments
such as management agreement with DENR. Protection forest, on the other hand, refer
to forest lands that shall mainly be used for ecological conservation and protection.
These forestlands shall be prohibited from human activities that might affect the forest 3.7.13. Parks, Recreation and Open Space
ecosystem, as well as the watershed. Human activities might still be possible, provided it
is environment friendly, is not for large scale production purposes and it is permitted by This land use provides for facilities that shall encourage activities for physical
DENR. Tree planting activities are encouraged in the protection forest uses especially in fitness and relaxation for its residents. Majority of the land will be allocated for green
grasslands area. It is proposed that the said land allocation be retained by the LGU. open spaces to serve as nature’s green lungs in an urban setting. In the proposed land
use, an additional 245 has is projected to cater to the projected population increase
3.7.10. Mineral Reservation within the next ten years. This is based on a population standard of 500 sq. m. per 1,000
population for recreational spaces. In addition to the allocation of land for recreational
Mineral reservation land use shall retain its existing land area under the uses, existing parks and plazas are to be further improved through enhancing landscape
proposed land use plan. and incorporating green strategies.

3.7.11. Mangroves 3.7.14. Utilities

Mangroves are vital coastal habitats that shelter marine life in their young and There is a proposed increase of 10 hectares for utilities and other related land
infant stages. These are important land uses that must be protected. In the proposed uses for the next ten years. The land allocated will be used for expansion of critical
plan, 13.41 has of mangrove forest shall retain its land area, but the municipality may facilities and infrastructures related to waste management, power, water and
conduct additional mangrove plantation and rehabilitation to further increase the coastal transportation. Included in the proposed land area are the development of multi-modal
integrity of their area, provided they conduct mangrove suitability assessment to transport terminal and the construction of a sanitary landfill. This area may also be
determine best sites for plantation. Further, data consolidation and validation for utilized for potential sites for renewable energy such as solar power plants.
mangrove areas shall be considered to ensure its protection.
3.7.15. Roads
3.7.12. Memorial Parks
Roads are expected to increase in terms of land area for the next ten years. This
Due to the future demands for cemetery and memorial parks, the municipality can largely be attributed to the foreseen demands of the economic activities in the
projected number of deaths, not considering those which are buried outside the municipality of Iba.
municipality or cremated would need an additional 948 sqm of land for burial. These
will be located near existing cemeteries for uniformity in zoning. The identification of 3.7.16. Waterways and Water bodies
sites must comply with buffer standards from major sources of river (50 meters buffer
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Waterways and other natural water bodies shall have the same land area of from land conversion and other negative impacts caused by human activities. Easements
581.45 has as per the existing land use data. This type of land use shall be protected and buffers from these water bodies are to be enforced as stated under the Water Code.

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3.8. Proposed Water Use Plan

The local government unit of Iba has 190.5 of municipal waters from its 12.7
kms coastline. This beach stretch functions primarily for the water-based activities of
tourists, hence directly parallel to the stretch are various tourism and commercial related
facilities. It is of essence that these facilities ensure compliance to existing environmental
standards of both the DENR and the local government unit so as to ensure the integrity
of the beach front.

Inland fishing, most fishponds are situated in Brgys. Amungan, Bangantalinga,

Lipay-Dingin, Palanginan, San Agustin and Sto. Rosario while fresh water areas are
located in Sta. Barbara and Palanginan. Aqua culture mostly involves milkfish or the
local “bangus” and tilapia and also tiger prawns. For deep sea fishing the most common
catch include tuna, squid, anchovy, scad, mackerel and grouper.

It is to be noted that the proposed construction of a small-scale fish landing/fish

port with cold storage in Barangay Sto. Rosario shall contribute to reducing the capital
needed by the fisherfolk, to increasing the value of their products, hence increasing the
incomes generated by fisherfolk.

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3.9. Proposed Overlay Uses features of the municipality, an ecotourism overlay zone is proposed to cover the coastal
barangays of Lipay Dingin Panibuatan, Santo Rosario, Bangantalinga, San Agustin and
Being special regulatory tools, overlay uses facilitate the development of special Amungan, as well as upland barangays to include portions of San Agustin and Amungan.
This is to ensure the preservation and conservation of the environment whilst securing
zone districts, over existing base zones, which define special and additional provision to
the regulated use of these resources.
these underlying base zones. The overlay uses shall promote the consideration of special
thematic concerns in certain land uses and areas of the municipality. These overlay uses 4. Scenic Corridor Overlay
will be implemented through the inclusion of overlay zones, as well as its rules and
regulation, under the proposed Zoning Ordinance of the municipality. The following These are areas identified in the CLUP as having significant scenic values.
are the overlay uses, and their corresponding land areas, that will be considered in the Through the zoning regulations in these areas, view access is preserved in the said natural
land development of Iba: landscape for the continued enjoyment of the general public.

5. Urban Corridor Overlay

1. Hazard Buffer Overlay
The provision of urban corridor zones are applied to properties fronting both
Hazard overlay is proposed in areas that have been identified as having high sides of the main road networks of the población barangays. These overlay regulations
susceptibility to various hydro-meteorologic and geologic hazards. Development in these shall seek to minimize congestion and roadside friction by reducing contact between
areas are not prohibited but are required to comply with additional requirements to vehicular through traffic and vehicle movement to and from individual properties,
ensure their resistance to hazards. ensure walkability by through securing sidewalks and pedestrian lanes that are free from
encroachments of parked vehicles, and ensure a friendly and vibrant urban environment
The said overlay shall include flooding, volcanic, landslide liquefaction and the by reducing the rigidity of streetscapes.
other hazards which have been discussed in this document. Development in these areas
shall be regulated taking into consideration their vulnerabilities as well as the nature of Development along these zones shall be regulated to comply with existing height
their operations. Priority developments of the LGU in these areas shall focus on ensuring requirements ceiling as approved by the Provincial Land Use Committee Resolution
mitigating measures are in place to further protect the existing residents. Occupancy of 003-2018 regulating height limit of any infrastructure on the coastal building zone (20
informal communities in these areas shall be strictly prohibited. meters away from the declared salvage zone by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources) to 9 meters. Similarly strict compliance to policies regarding waste
2. Agri-tourism Overlay water treatment, structural integrity as protection from erosion, wind and other hazards,
observance of buffer zones, and regulated use are to be observed in these zones.
Agricultural tourism can also be explored particularly for the barangays of
Amungan and San Agustin as these still have vast lands which can be developed for
educational tourism purposes to showcase production and processing practices.
3.10.Plan Implementation
3. Eco-Tourism Overlay
Pursuant to Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991, cities
Eco-tourism, specifically those pertaining to water and nature-based activities and municipalities are mandated to provide regulatory measures and/or instruments for
shall continue to be a main industry in the municipality. Given the diverse physical the implementation of each’s respective CLUP. Each of the regulatory measures and/or

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instruments shall be designed to enforce the spatial, development and poverty reduction To further improve the implementation of this Ordinance, a Zoning Map is
strategies espoused in the CLUP. As such, the involvement of key stakeholders in the developed using Geographic Information Systems which shall be a representation of the
formulation have remained as a core and fundamental principle of the formulation said zoning regulations and requirements. The GIS based Zoning Map shall be
process. As such the smaller component regulatory measures and instruments have developed as accurate as possible to reflect and capture the actual uses on the ground.
should be participatory in approach.
3.10.2. Programs and Projects
With the CLUP being formulated with careful consideration of the vertical
plans, the LGU shall also ensure its alignment with horizontal plans and other The following programs and projects are proposed and shall be further detailed
instruments such as the comprehensive development plan, local climate change action in the municipality’s Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). These programs will
plan, local shelter plan and local disaster risk reduction management plan. It is through become part of the program and project identification and prioritization phase of the
this consistent process that the CLUP can fully establish the aspirations of the LGU. CDP, and will be funded through the Local Development and Investment Program
(LDIP). These recommended PPAs are recommended to serve as support in the land
use plan implementation. The proposed PPAs are as follows:
3.10.1. Zoning Ordinance
1. Education
Pursuant to Section 20 (c) of the said Local Government Code, “the local a. School building program and hiring of local school board paid teachers
government units shall, in conformity with existing laws, continue to prepare their (in partnership with the Department of Education) – to address the
respective Comprehensive Land Use Plans enacted through zoning ordinances which need of a growing school-going population
shall be the primary and dominant bases for the future use of the land resources…”. b. Joint review of the technical vocational offerings of the senior high
school program (in partnership with the Department of Education) - to
The Zoning Ordinance shall serve as the primary and dominant reference in
the allocation of activities within the LGU’s territory. Through use of the zoning ensure alignment of the curriculum with the emerging industries in the
locality
Ordinance, it shall regulate, maximize and direct uses and development to achieve the
c. Expanded technical/vocational trainings and free assessment for
aspirations of the municipality for its general constituents.
National Certification of skilled constituents
As a mechanism for regulation, the zoning ordinance shall be strictly complied 2. Health
with by the LGU as well as other stakeholders. The CLUP Volume 2 shall outline this a. First 1,000 Days for the first 1,000 days of the child – ensuring the
Zoning Ordinance, becoming a basis for the certification of zoning and locational health and wellness of pregnant mothers and their unborn up to two (2)
clearance for new developments applying within the bounds of the LGU. Hence, it shall years of age
become the main legal document in directing the change of land use, for the planning b. Nutrition programs to avoid stunting and wasting
period 2018 - 2027. c. Ensuring health safety nets for all constituents especially those
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Health Insurance Corporation) for the enrollment of the marginalized 5. Trade and Commerce
constituents of Iba a. Development of Mixed-use Commercial Areas in barangays with high
d. Anti-Drug Program (in coordination with the DOH) providing for an population density
active year-round campaign against illegal drugs and ensuring a facility b. Provision of sustainable livelihood programs for households identified
or a referral system for the rehabilitation of drug dependents. as living below the poverty threshold (in coordination with the
3. Agriculture Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department
a. Communication Education and Public Awareness on Agricultural of Trade and Industry) – courses can include crafts and souvenir
diversification and adoption of modern technology (In partnership with making, community-based tourism management, food processing, etc.
the Department of Agriculture) – for increased productivity per hectare 6. Infrastructure
b. Communication Education and Public Awareness on cooperativism a. Construction of key road networks and improvement of barangay and
and potential financing programs from government institutions – for other interior roads (in coordination with the Department of Public
improved access to financing Works and Highways)
c. Construction of Farm to Market Roads (in coordination with the b. Rehabilitation/construction of drainage systems especially in areas of
Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Works and high population density and vehicle traffic
Highways) for improved market access of farmers c. Socialized Housing Program for the identified and eligible informal
d. Construction of a AAA compliant municipal slaughterhouse – for value settlement families (in coordination with the National Housing
adding among livestock and poultry producers Authority).
e. Facilitation of Agro-Industrial Development (post-harvest processing) – 7. Environment
for value adding and provision employment generation a. Reforestation program (in coordination with the DENR) to increase the
f. Construction of a community fish landing center along the coastal forest cover of the municipality’s watersheds
barangays of the municipality (in partnership with the Department of b. Urban Greening to increase the urban foliage
Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the c. Development of linear River Parks to serve as buffer zone for flooding
National Anti-Poverty Commission) – to include a fish port, ice plants, and as communal area for rest and recreation or a waterpark (Bancal
and fish warehouse and Tambak River).
4. Tourism Development d. Infrastructure support for the improvement of the LGU waste
a. Infrastructure support for the implementation of the Iba Tourism management capacity
Circuit, linking the various tourist destinations into one tour plan (which e. Construction of key disaster and risk reduction management facilities.
shall include components of Agri-Tourism, Cultural Tourism, 8. Institutional
Religious/Pilgrimage Tourism, Eco-Tourism and Business Tourism) – a. Development of an LGU level HR Masterplan which shall include the
ensuring the development of potential tourism destinations through identified qualification standards per position of the LGU as well as the
infrastructure support in improving access roads, repair and necessary quantity of the LGU personnel.
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b. Installation of the Strategic Performance Management System in the and readily available evacuation centers, providing for communications
LGU (in coordination with the Civil Service Commission) to thresh out protocols and the availability of local disaster and other supplementary funds.
the detailed programs and projects, their timelines, targets on an annual 7. An ordinance improving traffic management for the mobility within the
basis as well as identify accountable officials of the municipality for their municipality especially along areas with observed high vehicle density– imposing
implementation. penalties on offenders of parking violations, restrictions on vehicles allowed on
certain roads.
3.10.3. Legislation and Ordinances 8. Ordinance requiring all commercial establishments along major thoroughfares
to provide parking facilities for its clients, in consideration of their average
To complement the proposed Zoning Ordinance and suggested Programs and number of clients.
Projects, supplementary legislations through municipal ordinances are proposed to be 9. Ordinance on coastal resource management, regulating the use of municipal
taken up to further advance the aspirations embodied in this land use plan, these being waters through imposing environmental standards, and penalties to fisherfolk
the following: involved in commercial fishing, built-up structures operating along the coast of
1. Revenue code to further improve the fiscal health and local revenue of the the municipality and other users.
10. Ordinance providing for an equitable distribution of the benefits of tourism to
municipality.
the host communities for purposes of conservation activities, education, training
2. An investment and incentives code that shall promote capital formation in
and infrastructural capital.
various sectors and subsectors of the municipality (e.g. agro-industrial incentives,
11. Ordinance mainstreaming the vulnerable constituents of Iba (urban poor,
and incentivization of small and micro enterprises), heritage conservation
fisherfolk, farmers, indigenous peoples, Moros, women, children and youth,
incentives code, eco-tourism promotion and protection code.
senior citizens, etc.) in the programs of the local government and those
3. An ordinance prohibiting all business establishments on the use of single-use
plastics. spearheaded by the national government that have been coordinated with the
local government unit. Facilitating their prioritization in developmental and
4. A resolution to the Department of Agriculture and other agriculture related
empowerment programs for the attainment of human capital development.
national agencies indicating the intent and long-term plan of the municipality
12. Ordinance requiring all medium and large enterprises to conduct corporate
with regards the development of the agriculture sector.
social responsibility projects that shall have meaningful impact on the lives of
5. An ordinance establishing key offices and their corresponding staffing pattern
Iba’s marginalized communities. The said CSR shall be planned and
and qualification standards, as may be identified as necessary in the
implemented in coordination with the respective local government unit to
implementation of the long-term vision of the local government.
6. An ordinance on mandatory disaster evacuation in cases of emergencies which determine consistency and complementation in both the efforts of the
government and the private sector.
may be declared by the local and/or national government. The said ordinance
13. An ordinance adopting the ease of doing business law, putting in place a physical
shall ensure the safety of the municipality’s general population especially during
set-up of the business one stop shop processing, necessary personnel that shall
disasters, including protocols for immediate evacuation, provision of designated
serve as focal persons, as well as the regular frequency of the conduct of the
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14. An ordinance setting up and maintaining an integrated database system of the

municipality that shall include pertinent data on household profiles, hazards,
enterprises, social services, infrastructure, and environment that shall serve as
the primary basis for executive decision making.

15. A resolution urging tertiary education institutions operating within Iba to engage
in partnerships that shall improve the extension services rendered by the
municipality especially in community organizing and improvement of public
services rendered.

The said policies are suggested to be included in the Municipal Development

Council for integration in long term policy directions of the legislative branch of Iba.

3.10.4 Monitoring and Evaluation

As a mechanism that shall be utilized in monitoring the compliance to the Land

Use Plan, the development of a system which shall monitor land use is proposed. The
said system shall ensure the attainment of the LGU aspirations while securing the safety
of the LGU constituents and balancing the interests of various stakeholders and interest
groups. This system shall utilize GIS technology and digitization of existing land
information and relevant thematic maps such that data can easily be visualized and
interpreted for decision making purposes.

To operationalize the monitoring of the Land Use Monitoring System, it is

recommended that an inter-disciplinary team composed of relevant offices should be
institutionalized. Building their capacity and ensuring regularity in convening and
providing reports to relevant LGU officials.

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