CHAPTER III

Research Methodology, Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis

3.1 Research Design (Data Gathering Procedure)

3.1.1 Research Paradigm

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

proposal. Pragmatic organization of the research study will result into a basis of facts

and ideas throughout the design process.

INPUT

Architectural
INPUT

design
concept and
strategies Research
THROUGHPUT
THROUGHPUT

Gathering analysis
supplementary Information
data and

OUTPUT
and data Architectural

OUTPUT
review analysis planning and
Technical site Data gathering design
investigation solution
Data general
Project summarization Planning and
requirement design
and development
specifications Conclusion of
the study
recommendati
on

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 Figure 12 Research Paradigm

Research Generation

The researcher was able to collect information through different people and

agencies concerning the profile and space requirements of the project. Actual

inspection of the site was conducted to study the location’s suitability to the project,

see the physical condition, and understand what is needed for the proposed

economic development plan. The researcher also conducted an interview to the

people near the site to gain some information about the site.

The researcher also gathered some essential information through:

Library Research

The Batangas State University’s Foster Wheeler Library at Alangilan served

as one of the proponent’s place for research. With the use of the library, the

proponent gained insights and ideas regarding his proposal. Books, magazines, and

papers are also used in order to strain through the complete survey of the project

piece.

Government and Non-Government Agencies

The researcher gathered vital and technical information regarding the

proposed project through the support of and assistance of the government agencies

like the City Planning and Development Office, Office of the City Assessor and

Registry of Deeds of Lucena City. Also the (DOH) Department of Health

CALABARZON & MIMAROPA, the (CADAC) City Anti- Drug Abuse Council,

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(CSWD) City Social Welfare and Development Office and City Police Station for the

detailed information. From the gathered information and data appropriate for the

solution for the problems identified and later can be established through the help of

the government of Lucena City.

Internet

The use of the internet which is the most innovative and modern way of

searching has been a great help to the researcher to find especially the related

literature and case study for the proposed project. The researcher visited numerous

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

development.

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 Method Research Sources Data and Information
Library and Internet Graphic Standard Design Space Standards
Time Saver Planning Guidelines
Planning and Design Space Standards
Designer’s Handbook
Administrative Order Guidelines in Planning
No.2016- 0042 and Designing
Rehabilitation
Wikipedia and Google General Information
Lucena City’s Official Information about Lucena
Site City
Related Literature Theses Book
Local Government Office of the City  Comprehensive Land
Units Planning and Use Program (2018-
Development 2026)
Coordinator  Social Economic
Profile
 Physical Profile
 Map of Lucena City
 Vicinity Map of Lucena
 Geographical Location
Map
 Slope Map
 Rivers & Creeks Map
 Soil Map
 Land Use Map
 Landslide Hazard Map
 Flood Prone Hazard
Map
 Inundation Map
 Hazard Map (Sea
Surge)
 Philippine Port
Authority & Philippine
Fisheries &
Development Authority
 Powerline Map
 Waterline Map
 Telecommunication
Line Map
 Sewerage and
Drainage Map
 Irrigation System Map

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  Agricultural Land Map
 Forest Reserve Map
 Coastal Development
Map
 Dumacaa- Iyam Rivers
Map
 Road Network Map

Office of the City  Tax Declaration of

Assessor & Registry of Real Property
Deeds  Technical Description
and Lot Bearing of the
proposed site
(DOH) Department of  Standards in
Health CALABARZON Constructing Drug
& MIMAROPA Rehabilitation Center
 Standard Ratio for Bed
Capacity
 Needed Facilities
 (Administrative Order
No.2016- 0042)
(CADAC) City Anti-  Number of Drug
Drug Abuse Council Surrenders 2016-
2019
 Number of Drug
Dependents
(CSWD) City Social  Numbers of Cases
Welfare and About Illegal Drugs
Development Office
City Police Station  City’s crime about
Illegal Drugs
Site Visit Actual Sites  Sites pictures
 Personal investigation
of the data from the
sites.
 Interview

Table 1.0 Specific Data Resources

3.1.2 Data Sources

Primary Data/Sources

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 This data analysis of research design is reliable enough to have valid tools

that lead to valid outcomes and to realize the objective for this study and to answer

research question because it is one of the effective approaches and is commonly

used tool in verifying research findings and evidences for its process. The study will

help in giving ample implication for further research that relates to hotel

development. The research requires an organized data gathering in order to pinpoint

theories included in the research, the methodology of the research and the

instrument of data interpretation. The study analysis design incorporates a direct

respondent observation as it is possible that the study would be inexpensive and

time efficient as the chosen method gathers information about the existing site

condition and in employing this method is to describe the nature of the situation, as it

exist at the time of the study and to explore the reasons and causes for the arising

issues involved and being investigated by the researcher within a specific structure

and context.

The study will employ a matter of qualitative and quantitative research design

the study intends to find substantial real evidence in the process as specialist groups

can easily adopt as these designs may have standards measure needed to be

executed in accomplishing the task for conducting researchers as needed for the

completion of the research.

Secondary Data/Sources

The researcher gathered data from library namely as Foster Wheeler Library

of Batangas State University. The data gathered are the related information

including the numerous theses available and associated with this study. The

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government and private agencies in Lucena City namely: City Planning and

Development Office and City Assessor’s Office provided the proper zoning and

location of the site, information about the development of Lucena City and its social-

economic profile, also, the titles of the lot. Using the internet is another way to get

sources relating the project. Related information and significant issues particularly

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

importance.

Criteria for Empirical Research

RELIABILITY: preferably, outcomes are assessed with relatively little measurement

error. Unreliability increases unexplained variation within groups and reduces the

power of analysis.

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

inferences can be made for the operations upon which the measure was based to

the theoretical constructs relevant to the study.

RANDOMIZATION: subjects should be randomly selected from the correspondents

and then randomly assigned to interviewing.

3.2 Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis

The researcher itemized the process and method of data gathering into

different design categories and consideration for proper analysis of the proposed

project.

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  Considering the proper and best location of the city for the said proposal.

Identifying and rating the two-selected site through the use of different site

criteria; the researcher came up with the site selection process.

 The proper location of the site. Considering its pros and cons for the

proposed project is necessary for the proper planning and designing of the

proposal.

 Through interview and observation of the present educational, economical

and social situation of the site, the probable density of users and their

requirements are very important for the researcher in visualizing the idea and

the effect of the concept in a particular user.

 Proper allocation of the said space requirement through the use architectural

programming and space analysis will help the proponent in understanding the

related spaces that will result good flow of traffic within and outside the

building.

 Information about design consideration strategies of learning complex and

other related information about the proposal is also necessary.

With all the related information and the process of analyzing the proponent

identify the consideration in planning and designing the proposed project. As the

synthesis, the daily transaction regarding the use of the project proposal and the

consideration of natural element and resources will greatly affect planning

preparation.

3.2.1 Site Selection

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 3.2.1.1 Site Criteria

Listed below are the general and specific site characteristics that will aid the

researcher in selecting the most suitable location for the proposed project.

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

physically, refers to the public transportation.

2. Availability – This term deals with presence of important

utilities such as water supply, power and community lines, telephones

and drainage.

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

changes for future expansion.

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

5. Good Surrounding – will attract users and must be located

near certain areas.

6. Privacy – Sites well located with respect to the patients and to

the occupants.

7. Proximity – refers to the closeness to users.

8. Topography – land character of the site.

9. Visibility – having a clear view and ability to be seen easily;

place may be well-known by the public.

10. Zoning – It should be permitted to be used as a institutional

development.

SITE POTENTIAL SITE

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 CRITERIA Site A Site B
Barangay Barangay
Ilayang Dupay Ilayang Dupay
Accessibility 4 5
Availability 5 5
Flexibility 5 5
Geographical 5 5
Location
Good 5 4
Surrounding
Privacy 5 3
Proximity 5 4
Topography 5 5
Visibility 5 5
Zoning 5 4
TOTAL 49 45
5 – Excellent 4 –Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Poor 1 – Very
Poor

Table 2.0 System of Evaluation and Rating

3.2.1.3 Site Justification

The system of evaluation rating is one of the processes which are used to

know which site is fitted for the construction of the proposed project. Through this,

the researcher is able to choose from which among the two (2) sites is fitted for the

project.

As a result, the site that fits to the project is in Brgy. Ilayang Dupay (Site A).

The site is flexible to expand for future expansions. One of its advantages is its

location. The site can be easily accessed by patients and is isolated for the privacy

and safety of the patients than Site B. The site is suitable because of its location and

zoning according to the City Assessor of Lucena. The site has an area of 9.8

hectares that is flexible for future developments and to ensure the environment of

the project would have a great ambiance for the comfort of the occupants.

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 BARANGAY
DONJOSE
5.4 HECTARES

Figure 13 Barangay Ilayang Dupay (Site A) Site Pictures

Site A is located in Brgy.Ilayang Dupay Lucena City, Quezon. The site

measures 9.8 hectares and flexible to expand for future expansions. Site A’s location

is advantageous, because it is located in an isolated place that was far from pollution

and crowdedness of the city and to secure the safety of the patients. The site is

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private and not easily located, but it has an easy access from Diversion Road in front

of Grand Terminal of Lucena. The site is suitable because of its location and zoning

according to the City Assessor of Lucena.

Figure 14 Barangay Ilayang Dupay (Site B) Site Pictures

The site is also situated in Barangay Ilayang Dupay in south part of the

barangay. It is a site located in rear part of the Grand Terminal. One of its

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advantages is its location. The site is also flexible for future developments, but is

exposed to the public and many pollutions may occur. The site is not suitable for the

project and location based on the zoning given by City Assessor of Lucena.

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3.2.2 Site Data

3.2.2.1 Macro Site

Figure 15 Map of CALABARZON

Source: City Development and Planning Office

CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is designed as

Region IV – A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna. The region is

composed of five provinces, namely: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon;

the region’s name is formed from the name of these provinces. The region is also

more formally known as Southern Tagalog Mainland.

The region is in southwestern Luzon, just south and east of Metro Manila and

is the second most densely populated region. CALABARZON and MIMAROPA were

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previously combined together as Southern Tagalog, until they were separated in

2002.

Executive Order No. 246, dated October 28, 2003, designated Calamba City

as the regional center of CALABARZON. The largest city in CALABARZON Region

and the second highly urbanized city is Antipolo City. Lucena City is the first highly

urbanized city in this region.

CALABARZON is the most populated region in the Philippines, with a

population of 12, 609, 803 inhabitants.

Figure 16 Map of Province of Quezon

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 Source: Google

Quezon is a province of the Philippines in the CALABARZON region located

in the south of Luzon island. The province was named after Manuel L. Quezon , the

second President of the Philippines and the first to be freely elected. Lucena is the

provincial capital, seat of the provincial government and the most populous city of

the province, but is governed independently as a highly urbanized city. To

distinguish the province from Quezon City , it is sometimes called Quezon Province.

Quezon is southeast of Metro Manila and is bordered by the provinces of

Aurora to the north, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Batangas to the west and the

provinces of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to the east. Part of Quezon lies

on an isthmus connecting the Bicol Peninsula to the main part of Luzon. The

province also includes the Polilo Island in the Philippine Sea. Some marine parts of

the Verde Island Passage, the center of the center of world's marine biodiversity, are

also in the province.

A major tourism draw to the province is Mount Banahaw. The mountain is

surrounded by spiritual mysticism with many Anitist adherents, Christian cults, and

Christian organizations staying on the mountain. The mountain was also one of the

most sacred sites for pre-colonial Tagalog People before the arrival of the Spanish.

Numerous pilgrims visit the mountain especially during Holy People.

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 Figure 17 Map of Lucena City, Quezon
Source: City Development and Planning Office

According to Wikipedia, Lucena City, is a 2nd class highly urbanized city in

Calabarzon region. It is currently the only 2nd class city which is a Highly Urbanized

City. It is the capital city of the province of Quezon where it is geographically situated

but, in terms of government and administration, the city is politically independent

from the province. For statistical and geographical purposes, Lucena is grouped with

the province of Quezon. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of

266,248 people.

Early History

In the 1570s, Captain Juan de Salcedo first explored what was the province

of Tayabas. The Franciscan priests Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa

between 1580 and 1583 founded its town, also named Tayabas. Tayabas was

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organized by the Spaniards through the Franciscan missionaries and Lucena was

just one of its barrios.

The Spaniards of the 16th century called the area "Buenavista" because of

its scenic beauty; several years later, the barrio was renamed "Oroquieta". A

century later, Muslim pirates began terrorizing the entire Philippine coastline, and

Oroquieta was not spared from the notorious raids. The barrio folks-built forts along

the seashores to defend it against the attacking pirates along the coast, particularly

in the present-day Cotta and in Barangay Mayao, though these structures are no

longer extant. Hence, the place became known as Cotta, the Spanish form of the

Tagalog "kuta" ("fort"). The growth of local maritime trade facilitated in the Cotta port

and the final defeat of Moro pirates plying the Luzon and Visayan waters, afforded

the growth of Lucena as a town which eventually led to its being the capital of

Tayabas, Quezon province in 1901.

Finally on November 5, 1879, the Orden Superior Civil officially adopted the

name "Lucena" in honor of a Spanish friar by the name of Father Mariano Granja in

Andalucia, Spain. Fr. Granja was responsible for the development of the barrio that

became a Parish in 1881. Lucena became an independent municipality on June 1,

1882.

During the 1896 Philippine Revolution, the people of Lucena showed their

brand of patriotism. José Zaballero led the local revolutionists who were under the

barrage of Spanish muskets. Later, Miguel Arguilles with Jose Barcelona as

President formed a revolutionary government in Lucena.

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 After Aguinaldo proclaimed the nation's independence on June 12, 1898 in

Kawit,

Cavite Gen. Miguel Malvar, as Commanding General for Southern Luzon, took over

Tayabas Province on August 15, 1898. Don Crisanto Marquez became Lucena's first

elected Municipal president during the first Philippine Republic.

Modern History

Lucena's fertile soil became soaked with the blood of many Filipinos and

Americans at the outbreak of the Filipino-American War in 1899. The foreigners

established a civil government in the country, and on March 12, 1901, the provincial

capital was transferred from Tayabas to Lucena.

During the Second World War, the Japanese Imperial Force occupied Lucena

on December 27, 1941, 19 days after they set foot on Philippine soil. But the

underground resistance movement was so tenacious in Lucena that by January 25,

1945 (even before the Americans have returned), the Hunters ROTC guerrillas

penetrated into the town and successfully drove out the Japanese. The rest of

Quezon Province (new name of Tayabas Province) had to wait for the American

Liberation forces and the Philippine Commonwealth troops to hand freedom on April

4 of that same year.

On June 17, 1961, by virtue of Republic Act No. 3271, Lucena was made into

a Chartered City through the efforts of then Congressman Manuel S. Enverga. It was

officially inaugurated on August 19, 1962, during the 84th anniversary of Manuel

Luis Quezon. On July 1, 1991, Lucena became a Highly Urbanized City.

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 Figure 18 Vicinity map of Lucena City
Source: City Development and Planning Office

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 Figure 19 Geographical Location
Source: City Development and Planning Office

Figure 20 Slope Map

Source: City Development and Planning Office

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 Figure 21 Rivers & Creek Map
Source: City Development and Planning Office

Figure 22 Soil Map

Source: City Development and Planning Office

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 Figure 23 Land Use Map
Source: City Development and Planning Office

Figure 24 Landslide Hazard Map

Source: City Development and Planning Office

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 Figure 25 Flood Prone Hazard Map
Source: City Development and Planning Office

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 Figure 26 Inundation Map
Source: City Development and Planning Office

Figure 27 Hazard Map (Sea Surge)

Source: City Planning and Development Office

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Figure 28 Philippine Port Authority & Philippine Fisheries & Development
Authority
Source: City Development and Planning Office

Figure 29 Subdivision Map

Source: City Development and Planning Office

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 Figure 30 Powerline Map
Source: City Planning and Development office

Figure 31 Waterline Map

Source: City Planning and Development office

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 Figure 32Telecommunication Line Map
Source: City Planning and Development office

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 Figure 33 Sewerage and Drainage Map
Source: City Planning and Development office

Figure 34 Irrigation System Map

Source: City Planning and Development office

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 Figure 35 Agricultural Land Map
Source: City Planning and Development Office

Figure 36 Forest Reserve Map

Source: City Planning and Development Office

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 Figure 37 Coastal Development Map
Source: City Planning and Development Office

Figure 38 Dumacaa-Iyam Rivers Map

Source: City Planning and Development Office

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 Figure 39 Road Network Map
Source: City Planning and Development Office
Lucena is situated 132 kilometers (82 mi) south of Manila. The city proper is

wedged between two rivers, Dumacaa River on the east and Iyam River on the west.

Seven other rivers and six creeks serve as natural drainage for the city. Its port on

the coast along Tayabas Bay is home to several boat and ferry lines operating and

serving the sea lanes between Lucena and the different points in the region and as

far as the Visayas.

TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. Geography and Location

Lucena City, the capital of Quezon Province, is approximately 137 kilometers

southeast of the Manila via the Maharlika Highway. Its geographical coordinates is

located at 13 degrees-56’ north latitude and 121 degrees-37 east longtitude.

Lucena is bounded on the north and northeast by the Municipality of

Pagbilao, on the south and southeast by the Tayabas Bay, on the southwest by the

Municipality of Sariaya, and on the northwest by the City of Tayabas.

2. Geology and Geomorphology

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 The geological fabric of the city is fundamentally influenced by volcanic and

tectonic activities which resulted to the deposition of several sequences of volcanic

and pyroclastic rocks and unconsolidated lowland deposits. Recent alluvium

constitutes 50% of the city’s land area and is generally located at the southernmost

part, including all coastal barangays along Tayabas Bay. The northern portion of the

city has pliocenequaternary volcanic pyroclastics, which comprise 45% while 5% of

the north eastern areas have sedimentary rocks of upper-pliocene composed of

sandstone and shale. This formation is observed as hydrologic basement of ground

water basin within the city.

The geologic formations, which describe the city landscape, are also typical to

an area with active seismic and tectonic activity due to previous eruptions of Mt.

Banahaw, the last of which occurred in 1909.

Rock Formation

 Sedimentary Rocks-

RECENT (R) – ALLUMINUM – Fluviatile alluvium composed of

unconsolidated lay, slit, sand, gravel, cobbles and boulders derived from

weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks. These areas are located at the

southern portion of the city including coastal barangays along Tayabas Bay.

UPPER MIOCENE-PLIOCENE (N2) – Consist predominantly of

sandstone and shale with interbreeds of conglomerate and limestone in some

places of barangays Ilayang Dupay, Mayao Silangan and Mayao Kanluran in

the northeastern portion of the city.

 Igneous Rocks

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 PLIOCENE-QUATERNARY – Quaternary Volcanic Pyroclastic –

Composed of ashes, volcanic sand, tuff, cinder cones and volcanic debris that

originated from the fragmentation of volcanic ejecta. These areas are mostly

located at the northern part of the city.

The city sits on a subduction zone that is closely associated with the east

Luzon trench and, therefore, a seismically active region. Such vicinity, thus,

places constraints to the physical development of the locality. Although Mt.

Banahaw offers aesthetic and recreational potentials, taking into account the

city’s proximity as well as its location along an active seismic zone, the

possible dangers associated with volcanism and consequential mass wasting

processes like mud and lahars flows remain real and undiminished

3. Topography, Slope and Elevation

 Topography

Elevation

Lucena City is generally on a flat to moderate terrain being at the outskirt of

Mt. Banahaw and along the coastal plains of Tayabas Bay with an elevation of 22

meters above sea level.

Slope

The city is situated on a flat terrain with slightly rolling hills. Most of the land

area has a slope of zero to three percent (0 - 3%) level to lightly slope. Slope of

ten to twenty percent (10 – 20 %) comprises very small portions of the land.

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 The City is wedged between two (2) big rivers, the Dumacaa River in the

eastern part and the Iyam River in the western part of the City. A total of eleven

(11) rivers and nine (9) creeks serve as natural drainage for the city.

Atmospheric Characteristics

 Climate

Climate in the Philippines is classified into four (4) types depending on the

characteristics of rainfall received in various places during the different months of the

year. The climate in Lucena City is classified as type III climate based on modified

corona classification. It is characterized by no dry season with a pronounced

maximum rain periods that occurs from October to January.

In 2016, temperature ranged from 24.8 to 29.2 degrees centigrade.

Percentage water vapor in the air ranges in monthly values from 82% to 89 percent.

The annual prevailing wind direction in Lucena is in the north eastern direction. The

annual wind speed is 20 meters per second (mps). High wind speed occurs in

December while low wind speed happens in April to September. The highest

extreme wind speed of 57 mps going to south western direction was recorded on

June 1987.

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 Table 3.0 Climate Classification
Source: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAG-ASA)

4. Urban Environment

 Environmental Management and Waste Management

There are currently 8 administrative staff, 85 collection and transport staff,

four fina disposal staff, 39 street sweepers and 4 eco aides for a total of 140

personnel who are directly involved in solid waste management services.

Manpower services are complemented and aided by 3 compactor trucks and

seven open dump trucks with a 1.5 ton average capacity. Solid waste

management service personnel, particularly the garbage collectors and/or

garbage disposal team, work in three shifts: first shift, 5:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.;

second shift, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; and the third shift, 7:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.

 Waste Disposal System

The City Government of Lucena operates a category 1 Sanitary Landfill that

covers a total land area of Nineteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Four (19,134)

square meters of parcel of land located at Barangay Mayao Kanluran. It has a

maximum daily waste handling capacity below Thirteen & 75/100 (13.75) tons of

non-toxic/ non-hazardous residual wastes.

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 The project facilities/components include: Twelve Thousand One Hundred

Sixty Nine (12,169) square meters of landfill area, administration building, temporary

materials recovery facility, site office, heavy equipment wash bay, segregation and

sorting facility, residual waste area, weight bridge, vehicle washing facility, road/

access system, drainage system, power supply system, elevated steel water tank,

deep well, wastewater treatment facility, leachate control pond, recirculating pump,

gas venting/ temporary flare, monitoring well, pump room, clinic, public toilets, guard

house, buffer zone/ fence, and other related support facilities/ components. The

environmental facility is compliant with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of

the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

5. Population: Levels, Growth, Distribution and Movements

Table 4.0 Population Enumerated in Various Censuses and Population

Growth Rate
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The highest population growth rate (PGR) that Lucena reached was 4.54% in

1970.The population grew higher by 28,642 in 1970 (77,006) from the census of

population in 1960 (49,264). The growth rate began slowing down in 1975 and 1980

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but regained its strength in 1990, then slowed down again continuously up to the

most recent census of population and housing in 2015, with the lowest PGR of 1.49

percent in 14 various censuses from 1903.

The population from the 1995 POPCEN (population census) to the 2015

POPCEN continuously increased. However, the population growth rate (PGR) from

POPCEN 1995 to POPCEN 2015 continuously declined (1.03 percent between

censal years 1995 and 2000, .49 percent between censal years 2000 and 2017, .30

percent between censal years 2007 and 2010 and .82 percent between censal years

2010 and 2015

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Table 5.0 2015 Census Population, Lucena City.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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Table 6.0: Population Density 2017

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Table 7.0: Projected Population Per Barangay (2015-2025)

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 Table 8.0: Projected Year End Population of Lucena City

Population size

The population of Lucena City sis constantly changing due to the momentum

created by the high population growth in the past. But there are also other factors

that contributed to the increasing population of the city.

First, Lucena is home to a large natural fish port in Barangay Dalahican,

which attracts fisherman from Marinduque, Bicol region and Visayas. Many of

these fisherman maintain homes in their region of origin and migrate to Lucena

seasonally.

Second, Lucena is a trading and financial center of the Southern Tagalog

region such that many traders and buyers come to Lucena frequently to conduct

their activities. Third, the city is the seat of provincial government.

Several colleges, national high schools and the provincial hospital are also

located here. People, especially students, from neighboring towns and provinces

come to the city to avail of its service. This accounts for a sharp population

increase during the months of the academic year

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Population Growth Rate

The annual average population growth of the city was placed at 5,759 in the latest

census compared to 3,665 per annum in the year 2000. Other factors such as

economic and social conditions affects the city’s population growth. Lucena city

posted a Population Growth Rate (PGR) of 2.31% in the 2010 census, 0.3%drop in

PGR compared to the 2007 census of 2.61%. the recorded population of Lucena in

the 2010 census was 246,392, an increase of 10,002 over the total population of

236,390 in 2007. This is translated to 3,334 persons increase per annum for the

three year period (2007- 2010) , if the PGR of Lucena City remains constant at

2.31%, the population of the city will double in 30 years. Further, Lucena City’s

PGR is lower than the region’s 3.49% but higher than Quezon Province’s 1.61%.

Social Welfare

The City Social Welfare and Development Office is the local agency mandated

by the National Government to develop a comprehensive program for social welfare

services to facilitate the integration of the most disadvantaged and distress

population into the mainstream of society. The passage of the Local Government

Code of 1991 developed some basic services and facilities to the government units.

The agency's vision sees empowered and enlightened individuals' families and

communities who have overcome their distressed condition which would enable

them to contribute in local and national progress. This could be realized by working

towards its mission of developing plans and programs in partnership with

govemment advocacy, supporting the city's overall efforts for total human

development.

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Child and Youth Welfare

Residential Facilities

1. Reception and Action Center for Boys

The establishment of the Reception and Action Center for Boys as well as the

Girl Crisis Center has significantly aided for the care, protection, development and

rehabilitation of children and the youth particularly the potentially neglected and

delinquent ones. At the Reception and Action Center for Boys, not only the health

and home life needs of the 167 boys are being provided for by the center. They are

also being provided with either formal or non-tom-1W education, spiritual

enhancement through sociocultural and recreational activities, or productivity

program by engaging in income-generating activities.

2. Girls Crisis Center

The Girl Crisis Center on the other hand, provides children and youth protective

custody for temporary shelter, legal assistance, counseling service, skills

development and formal education. A total of 89 children in the center have been

given these services.

3. Assistance for youth in conflict with the law? Release on Recognizance (ROR)

This service provides assistance for the rehabilitation of the youth offender to

become law-abiding individuals by protecting their rights, facilitate their temporary

release to attain the objective of the restorative justice. Recognizance is undertaking

in lieu of a bond assumed by parent or custodian who shall be responsible for the

appearance in the court by the child in conflict with the law. CSWDO's intervention

causes minors hold behind bars to be released to their parents. However, they will

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continue to report to assigned social worker for monitoring; 112 benefitted from the

ROR through the intervention of the CSWDO and have continuously provided

rehabilitative programs and services. A total of 133 children and youth have been

given services such as case management, assistance to court hearings, custody

supervision, counseling and spiritual enhancement.

B. Day Care Services

This service provides supplementary parental care to children ages 3 to 4

years old who find it difficult to fully take care of their children during part of the day

because of work or some other reasons. Day Care Service is also an integral

component of the child's basic rights to survival, protection, participation and

development. A total of 3995 children have availed of this service.

C. Supplementary Feeding Program

This is the provision of food in addition to the regular meals to target children as

part of the DSWD's contribution to the Early Childhood Care & Development

Program of the government. The food supplementation is in a form of hot meals to

be served during snack/meal time to children five (5) days a week for 120 days. A

total of 3595 day care children have been served nutritious meals personally

prepared by their parents.

Women Welfare Program

This component of social welfare promotes total development of women, giving

special attention to the prevention and/or eradication of women exploitation in any

form, i.e. violence against women, sexual harassment, etc. It also promotes self-

actualization and skills for employment. There are 1,416 disadvantaged women who

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attended serf-enhancement, maternal/child care and oriented on gender sensitivity

issues

Disabled and Elderly Welfare Program

This program provides services on disability prevention, rehabilitation and

equalization of opportunities to elders and persons with physical, mental and social

disabilities. It enhances their self-reliance and productivity as contributing members

of society. Through this program, 4015 elders and disabled persons have undergone

self-valuing for them to participate actively in community and family activities. In

addition, 500 have availed of PWD ID & 17,140 old Senior citizens ID have been

replaced by PVC type. A total of 10,405 PWD & older persons availed of purchase &

grocery booklets to avail of 20 & 5% discount on medicines & basic and prime

commodities respectively. In addition, 326 individuals at risk availed of the

information dissemination program, i.e. information on early education and

intervention for disability while 2 were provided with assistive devices and 24

individuals were referred for physical restoration.

Family and Community Welfare Program

Through this program, the socially disadvantaged families and communities are

granted assistance to develop their capability in defining needs and formulating

solutions as well as setting viable structures that would bring about social change

1. Family Development Session/Parent Effectiveness Service

2. Marriage Counseling

3. Family Casework

4. Pre-Maniage Counseling

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5. Provision of Solo Parent ID

6. Organization of Social Welfare Structures

7. Training of Volunteers

Emergency Assistance Program

This program provides assistance to people and community in order to cope

with the effects of disaster and prevent loss of lives and properties. This also

provides relief and rehabilitation services to victims of natural and man-made

calamities and social disintegration.

1. Aid to Individual in Crisis Situation

2. Provision of Social Case Study Report to access services to GO and NGOs

organization.

3. Balik Probinsya

4. Emergency Shelter Assistance

5. Disaster relief

6. Conduct of Disaster Preparedness Training

7. Capability Building to BDDRM/CDDRM

8. Food for Work/cash for Work

The National Commission on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and the Department of

Health (DOH) have agreed on the disability identification and classification of

disabilities for the purpose of ID issuance. This is in consultation with the World

Health Organization, professionals and civil society organizations through DOH. As

agreed on disability as functional limitatios whether physical or social, which hinders

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full participation of an individual on an equal basis with others, a person with chronic

illness should focus on functional limitations which could then be classified and

identified in the PWD ID as follows as accepted by establishments:

Health

Goal: Enable the Population of Lucena City to live a socially and economically

productive life with longer expectancy and less disable),

Objectives:

• Available and accessible health care

• Sustain financial access of quality hearth service

• Responsive, efficient and accountable health management structure and system

• Promote active people's participation in healthcare

Strategies:

• Affordable health cam services shall be made available to tilt marginalized sector of

the city

• Fully operational barangay health centers with 24(7 lying-in clinic/birthing home

• Upgrade and transform the heat care system into a responsive. highly efficient and

effective mechanism in Order to provide solutions to the Changing health needs of

No people 01 Weenie particularly in dealing with sickness and hearth threats

brought by calamities and global extreme temperature change.

. • Expand awareness and joint practice of men and women in family planning.

nurturance and health care

• Address gender-related issues through PEA, and work towed ensuing that the

special reeds of women vis a via those of men. are met in the process.

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• Use significant statistics that am aimed at targeting the most number of men and

woman beneficiaries with the end in view of improving their lives socially and

economically. and thus reducing their vulnerability to risks brought about by effects

of disaster and climate change.

Table 9.0 City Health Office Personnel

Source: City Health Office

Table 10 DOH Personnel Deployed

Source: City Health Office

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6. Land Use

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 Table 11 Land Use as of December 2016

Existing Land Use

Urban Use Areas: Urban use areas are made up of residential , commercial,

industrial, road/ infrastructures facilities, parks, playground, cemeteries, and other

open spaces/ recreational sites. It sprawls radically from the densely populated city

proper towards Cotta Port in the South and the Municipality of Sariaya in the west.

The continuous rapid pace of urbanization is brought about by full factors

exixting in the city. This attracts more and more people every year to migrate to the

growth center. Lucena is considered a center of trade, commerce and industry,

education and tourism. It is accessible through various transport networks – roads,

railways, sea and air -ny neighboring municipalities, cities and provinces.

The existing urban use are now covering 2,015.09 hectares or 23.97% of the

total city area covering six basic urban land uses.

Table 12 Existing Urban Use Area

Source: City Planning and Development Office

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Residential Area

Residential lands are the most extensive in the Poblacion. Although old

clusters of neighboring dwelling units still exist, modern clusters of dwelling are

usually located in subdivisions in the City. Residential land has the largest use within

the urban use area.

Industrial Area

Manufacturing establishments – small, medium and heavy industries –

occupy the industrial lands of the city. Industrial area constitutes 46.62 hectares or

0.55% of the total of the city area and is found mostly along Dumacaa and Iyam

reivers in Barangay Gulang guang and Barangay Cotta, others are located in

barangays Ilayang Iyam, Ibabang Dupay , Isabang, Domoit, Mayao Silangan and

Dalahican.

Institutional Area

Government, private and religious entities, as well as institutions rendering

various types of services for the needs of the people comprise the institutional area.

City Government offices. Chapels/ churches, clinics/ hospitals, schools, colleges and

other similar institutions are situated throughout the whole area. They cover a total of

84.69 hectares or 1.01% of the total city area. Government offices, educational and

religious institutions occupy the biggest portion of the institutional area.

Agricultural Zone Plan

Following the basic concept of agricultural zoning that seeks to protect the

prime agricultural lands and preserve the agricultural base of a farming community,
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the city's thrust is to preserve the valuable resources for the continued production of

agricultural commodities and protect the farmland from incompatible uses that would

adversely affect the long term economic viability of the area.

With 4.940.83 hectares devoted for agricultural production in the city. it is the

goal of the City Government to increase productivity thru continuous technical

assistance and other capacitating activities for our organized and self-reliant farmers

engaged in modern and diversified farming.

All agricultural lands shall not be prematurely reclassified Any reclassification shall

be evaluated on the merits of conditions prevailing at the time of application for

reclassification. The reclassification shall be in compliance with Section 20 of the

Local Government Code and Memorandum Circular No 54.

The following are the proposed projects/ activities to intensify production of

highly competitive. high value commercial crops of domestic demand.

• Provison of subsidy for farmers in availing agricultural inputs.

• Correct support facilities to appropriate agricultural areas.

• Adaptation of CLIMATE - SMART Agriculture which include the following

strategies;

• Continuous orientation and technical assistance to the farmers for the adaptation of

drought and flood resistant rice varieties.

• Alternate cropping.

• Implementation of Smart Water Impounding system (SWIP)

• Implementation of production cost reduction. cost technologies such as organic

farming technology and Integrated Post Management

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• Establishment/maintenance of city plant nurseries barangay nurseries through

technology demonstration. Trials and research planting of forest. trees. bamboos

and beats trees along rivers. creeks and on beaches

• Upgrade of livestock and poultry genetic make-up through natural and artificial

insemination.

Rural Agri Businesses Convergence

There is an increase importance in the impact of rural and businesses. The

Initiative of *agri profits* intends to exchange information on the venous Processes

which goes beyond yielding and production of crops end produce but rather focusing

on the marketing and distribution system by monitoring the impacts and formulating

regulations for such businesses relative to the commerce, size and activities on

agricultural tends. limiting the impact of such agricultural shift in use of resources.

Agri business denotes die collective economic activities that are performed

covering the supply and demands mechanisms for agricultural produce. the

revitalization of agriculturaI commerce and the distribution of goods to end

consumers generating of employment and income citywide.

Agricultural zoning ordinances in Lucena City classify Lands as either inclusive

or non-exclusive Exclusive agricultural zoning permits use of the Land only for

agricultural purposes Non-exclusive agricultural zones increase with the rising

demand for residential development on agricultural land. The area-tested allocation

systems are bed to the sale capability of the land. The Local Government Unit of

Lucena City (LGULC) permits additional developments on a real estate that is

comprised of non-prime agricultural soils or ceases to be economically feasible

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subject to the limitations and other conditions prescribed under Section 20 of the

Local Government Code (LGC) (BLURB. MC 54. 1993).

Forest Reserved Plan

Lucena City still has lands classified as forestlands (CENRO. Lucena

Cadastre), but the actual forestlands in Lucena City are the mangrove forests or

mangroves located in the coastal barangays and some patches at the riverbanks.

Mangrove is a type of forest growing along the tidal mudflats and along shallow

water coastal areas extending inland along nvers, streams and their tributaries

where the water is generally brackish. The mangrove ecosystem is dominated by

mangrove trees interacting with associated aquatic fauna, social and physical factors

of the coastal environment.

Mangroves provide nursery grounds for fish, prawn and crabs and support

fisheries production in coastal waters. The root system of the mangrove trees

provide excellent protection to fish fry, young shrimp, crablets and other young

marine animals from predatory animals. They also provide food and nutrients to the

growing fish and other aquatic creatures until they are mature enough to go into the

coastal waters. Likewise, the leaf litter and detritus from the mangrove trees are

valuable sources of food for animals in estuaries and coastal waters.

A properly managed mangrove area can provide timber, firewood, housing

materials and charcoal Barks of certain mangrove tree species can be used in

tanning in the leather industry. Mangrove seeds and propagules can also be sold.

Fish. crustaceans and mollusks can be harvested and cultured for food or profit.

Aquaculture and commercial fisheries also depend on mangroves for juvenile end

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mature species. Mangrove is also a source of alcohol (lambanog sass) for personal

enjoyment or for profit.

The mangrove resources of the City have deteriorated significantly over the

past years. The destruction of the mangrove areas is due to conversion of

mangroves to fishponds. reclamation for various developments. pollution/siltation

and overexploitation (illegal logging and unregulated charcoal production). Natural

phenomena also contributed to the destruction of the mangroves like pest and

diseases and strong typhoons.

Based on coastal resource assessment (mangroves) done by DENR-4A

(Bungabong R. et at. June 2011) there is a total of 94 hectares of mangroves

scattered along the coastal area and riverbanks of the City.

To prevent further deterioration, the local government shall institutionalize the

maintenance. preservation and protection of the mangrove forest through planting

and management. It shall involve the participation and commitment of the coastal

communities or barangays to which the local government shall provide incentives or

subsidies for forest conservation and preservation projects.

Coastal Development Plan and Marine Conservation

The coastal ecosystem of Lucena City is productive and represents a part of

the natural and economic resource of the City. Coastal resources provide food and

livelihood and contribute to the local economy.

Development projects in the coastal area can have widespread impact on

coastal habitats such as beaches, mangroves and coral reefs as well as the fishery

resource. Some of the major impacts of development include habitat destruction,

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alteration of natural ecosystem processes and pollution. Because it is difficult to

reverse development impacts and restores damaged ecosystems. unplanned

development without proper environmental guidelines and mitigation results in the

net loss of resources and future development options.

To mitigate the effects of coastal development. the city government shell

impose the restrictions on the use and exploration of coastal resources. Economic

activities shall be promoted in the form of leisure and nature frolics. Any business

operations along the bay and coastline shall be coordinated with the Office of the

City Agriculture for monitoring. City Health for sanitation and Task Force 9003 for

proper waste disposal and management.

7. Land Use Trends

The urban use area of Lucena City increased from 1.723 hectares in 2002 to

2,016.18 hectares in 2012, an increase of 293.18 hectares within a ten year period

due to rapid urbanization of its urban barangays, Expansion of the urban use area

has been primarily attributed to land conversion of the city’s agricultural land,

particularly its rice fields and coconut land, into residential, commercial, institutional,

industrial or other land uses.

Coconut land has been affected the most by land conversion with 270.44

hectares converted into other uses, from 3,172.11 hectares in 2002 to 2901.67

hectares in 2012. Agricultural land that is developed to crops, vegetables, corn, fruits

and others, likewise, decreased from 12.56 hectares in 2002 to 10.71 hectares in

20121, a decrease of 1.85 hectares.

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8. Tourism

Only 113 kilometers south of Metro Manila, Lucena is accessible to almost all

types of transport vehicles, except for commercial airliners. The Tayabas Bay

provides an open sea lane for cargo and passenger ships coming to and from

neighboring municipalities south of Quezon and provinces of &col, including the

island provinces of Romblon, Masbate and Marinduque. The well-paved Philippine-

Japan Friendship Highway better known as the Maharlike Highway. stretches out

and links the City of Lucena to all provinces of Luzon island from as far north as

Ilocos and Cagayan to as far south as Sorsogon in the Bicol Region.

Over the years, it was observed that a growing number of visitors from other

places come to Lucena. Travelers of various types and sizes are drawn to Lucena

because of modem facilities and good amenities that could be found in the city.

Others come for various reasons and purposes.

With good potentials for a convention hub, the City of Lucena offers fine venues

for out of town conferences, seminars conventions, and other social for at

reasonable prices. convention centers and scowl halls in the city provide complete

loonies and amenities. e. i. from modern audio and visual equipment to clean and

sanitary rest and comfort rooms. Organizers can choose from among a number of

centers and halls ideally located outside the busy City proper.

The opening of different national and regional government offices in Lucena

such as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Philippine Health Insurance

Corporation. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Government Service Insurance

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System (GSIS) and the like. draw in a large number of people from neighboring

provinces and municipalities. These people prefer to transact business. In Lucena

instead of traveling for long hours going to Manila. It is also cheaper and a lot easier

compare to Manila in terms of the long queue of people and accessibility.

The cost of food, board lodging, hotel accommodation and entertainment in

Lucena City is much cheaper compared to those found in other urban centers in

Region IV. Budget-conscious geysers find Lucena as a well suited destination for

organized tours.

The mangrove forests in several locations in the coastal barangays of the City can

be a potential tourist attraction It can be developed as a tourist attraction by

constructing nature ward and pathways were tatters can visit. observe and

appreciate the flora and fauna with the mangrove forests.

The fish port at Barangay Dalahican can also be developed as a tourist

destination by constructing bars restaurants and eateries along a modem wharf

which will serve seafood Caught in Tayabas Bay.

There is also a potential n farm-resorts as a tourist destination in our farming

communities if the peripheral barangays of Lucena where fled, can have a restful

experience away from the stress of modern life.

9. Local Economy

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 .

Table 13 Agricultural Crops by Area,

Production and Product Market CY 2016
Source: City’s Agriculturist’s Office

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 Table 14 Fishing Grounds and Aquacultural
Production, CY 2016
Source: City’s Agriculturist’s Office
Increase agricultural productivity and well organized and self-reliant farmers

engaged in modern and diversified farming are the goals

Objectives is to ensure long term sustainability of the City’s agricultural

resource base, increase farmers’/ fisherman’s income, empower farmers and fisher

folks, internsity production of highly competitive, high value commercial crops of

domestic demand, utilized fishpond areas for intensive production of in land and

marine fishing, adopt organic agriculture in area devoted to agriculture and

technologies in integrated organic farming systems.

10. Road network Plan

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 Salinas — Mayao Parada Road and Ibabang lyam Riverbank Road

The Salinas-Mayao Parada access road will connect with the Eastern

Alignment Road and will have a bridge component. The road project will

commence in Barangay Salinas all the way to Barangay Mayao Parada thereby

decongesting bottleneck areas of Maharlika highway in Barangay Isabang.

Barangay (baba and Ilayang lyam going to and from the central business district

in the Poblacion.

The opening of the 7.848-km. Salinas-Mayao Parada Road and the 2.342-

km. lyam Riverbank Road leading to Barangay Cotta will provide alternative

routes to both west-and-east bound and north-and-south bound transport

vehicles without passing thru the city proper.

Both alternative routes are interconnected to each other The west-and-east

bound route opens the link to both the Eco-Tourism Road and Eastern Alignment

Road network which are both currently undergoing cement overlay.

Via the Salinas-Mayao Parada road the flow of traffic will be directed from

the Eco-Tourism Road. then traversing Barangay Salinas. Ibabang Talim. Cotta.

Mayao Crossing and Mayao Parada before reaching the Eastern Alignment Road

Taking the lyam Riverbank Road. a vehicle travels from Barangay Ibabang

lyam going south to Barangay Cotta. then passing thru a channel traversing the

riverside up to the Salinas - Mayao Parada Road. This project is not just intended

for primary use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic but is expected to enhance the

development of the areas covering the stretch from the western, eastern and

southern part of the city.

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 . Bridge and Spillway Completion of the bridge. which is 100 linear meters in

length, will connect Barangay Gulang-Gulang to Barangay lbabang Dupay.

The spillway, on the other hand, will connect Barangay Domoit to Barangay

Gulang-Gulang and Barangay 9 to Borongay Marketview. These alternative

short-cut routes will offer short travel time to daily commuters and road users

while decongesting the heavy flow of traffic in Quezon Avenue Extension in

Barangay Gulang-Gulang and in Juarez and Gomez Streets going to

Barangay Marketwew.

The spiry/ay project will also provide alternative route from the CBD to the

Port Area and will offer an opportunity for growth and development within the area.

Transport of goods to and from the CBD will just be minutes away. Travel time will

be shortened and delivery of public service to the rural barangays will be ensured

Barangay IX - Barangay Marketview Bridge The project will have a total

length of 200 linear meters that will link the Central Business District in the

Poblacion to the Port Area in Barangay Dalahican going to Barangay Cotta Growth

and development opportunities are expected to come in these areas (see map of

bridge and spillway).

. Bocohan - Gulang-Gulang Bridge

Cutting through lyam River. the bridge will bypass the city proper and the

busy Diversion Road in going to Barangay Gulang-Gulang from Barangay

Bocohan (see map of bridge and spillway).

Farm-to-Market Roads

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 A 1.8-kilometer concrete road inter-connecting Barangay Mayao Silangan.

Barangay Mayao Kanluran. and Ilayang Dupay.

A 1.921-kilometer concrete road connecting Purok Baybayin in lbabang

Dupay to Purok Centro Haas in Ilayang Dupay

A 2-kilometer concrete road from Purok Maligaya to PurokTulungan. both in

Barangay Ibabang Iyam.

A concrete road in Purok Dama de Noche in Barangay Mayao Silangan:

Purok Matahimik and Purok Gitnang Silangan. both in Barangay Mayao Castillo. The

roads have a total length of 3.5 kilometers.

A concrete road in various purok (Itang-irang Jasmin. Rosas. Sevilla Resort,

and Maryville. all in Barangay Domoit) with 2.5-kilometer total length.

A concrete road from Purok Estacion to Purok Kapisanan, both in Barangay

Ransohan; from Purok Maligaya 1 to Purok Maligaya 2. both in Barangay Salinas.

The project has a total length of 2.3 kilometers.

A 5.2-kilometer road construction and concreting project in Purok Ligaa,

Barangay Ibabang Tarim.

. A 3-kilometer road construction and rehabilitation in Purok Lansonesan I,

Santolan.

and Manggahan. all in Barangay Ilayang Talim.

A road construction project in Purok Masagana. Barangay Ibabang lyam:

concrete road from Barangay Ibabang lyam to Barangay Ibabang Talim. Total length

of projects is 4.3 kilometers.

A 2-kilometer road rehabilitation project in Barangay Mayao Silangan

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Widening of Barangay Roads

Once the new city hall building and new central business district open in

Barangay Mayao Kanluran and Barangay Ibabang Dupay, respectively, it is

expected that these areas will also be deluged by different types of business

activities. Fast growth and development of these areas will necessitate the

identification of more existing alternative barangay access roads to ease the

expected heavy flow of people, goods and transport vehicles.

While there are numerous barangay roads within the area these existing

alternative routes are either too narrow or underdeveloped. The City Government

thus proposed the widening of at least two (2) existing barangay roads to

accommodate the influx of business activities. (1) existing barangay road within the

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) — Jolos area: and (2) existing

barangay road at radio station OZEL — cockpit arena area.

South Luzon Expressway Extension Project

The proposed South Luzon Expressway Extension is a national government

-funded infrastructure project that will pass through sparsely populated northern tip

of barangay Domoit. Gulang-Gulang. Ilayang Dupay. Ibabang Dupay. Mayao

Kanluran and Mayao Silangan. The project, which is approximately six (6) kilometers

in length and which has a width of 60 meters. will cover 36 hectares of vast coconut

land and unirrigated riceland. It is located just 1.5 kilometers north of the National

Diversion Road. a major highway going to the Municipality of Pagbilao in the east all

the way to the Bicol Region southeast of Lucena Once completed the road project

will bypass pockets of congested business centers in Lucena thereby shortening

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travel time from Manila to Bicol Region not to mention its high impact significance to

the socio-economic development of Lucena.

11. Utilities

Water Line

Water supply in the city is being provided by Quezon Metropolitan Water

District (QMVVD), a government-owned and- controlled corporation. Its water

sources include six abundant springs, namely, May-It, Ibia, Lab Grande, Lab

Pequerio, Dapdap A and Dapdap B supplemented by eleven (11) deep wells. The

natural springs are located at a comfortably high elevation enabling the water to flow

by gravity. It also has seventeen (17) other ground water sources in 17 different

locations. Its service areas include Lucena City, Tayabas City and the Municipality of

Pagbilao.

QMWD was formed on January 29, 1975 as the Lucena-Pagbilao-Tayabas

Water District or simply LUPATA. It got its conditional certificate of conformance

from LWUA with CCC No. 017 on May 16, 1975.

Sewerage and Drainage System Plan

Lucena City is considered a growth center in the Southern Tagalog Region.

Fast population increase is expected in a dense city like Lucena; consequently.

there will be an increase in the volume of pollutants like garbage and underground

wastes. Along with storm waters, exacerbated flooding, natural courses of water

drains will become impermeable. thus wastes will flow in a polluted state. In

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compliance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9275 otherwise known as -The

Clean Water Act'. the City will focus on the realization of the sewerage and drainage

system plan that will complement other programs and projects along the thrust of

maintaining a safe and clean environment.

The plan involves the rehabilitation of existing sewerage and drainage, construction

of sewerage collection lines and the construction of treatment plant in the proposed

agri-industrial area at Barangay Mayao Castillo. The location is ideally suited for a

sewerage treatment facility considering its proximity to the receiving body of waters

of Tayabas Bay. Equipped with filtration system and regular desludging activity. the

plant will treat sludge coming from domestic septic tanks into a final form or product

that is environmentally acceptable and will not pose health hazards to the population

upon disposal.

Waste Disposal System

The City Government of Lucena operates a category 1 Sanitary Landfill that

covers a total land area of Nineteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Four (19,134)

square meters of parcel of land located at Barangay Mayao Kanluran. It has a

maximum daily waste handling capacity below Thirteen & 75/100 (13.75) tons of

non-toxic/ non-hazardous residual wastes.

The project facilities/components include: Twelve Thousand One Hundred

Sixty Nine (12,169) square meters of landfill area, administration building, temporary

materials recovery facility, site office, heavy equipment wash bay, segregation and

sorting facility, residual waste area, weight bridge, vehicle washing facility, road/

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access system, drainage system, power supply system, elevated steel water tank,

deepwell, wastewater treatment facility, leachate control pond, recirculating pump,

gas venting/ temporary flare, monitoring well, pump room, clinic, public toilets, guard

house, buffer zone/ fence, and other related support facilities/ components. The

environmental facility is compliant with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of

the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Telecommunications

Multi-media facilities in Lucena City keep in-coming and outgoing

communication lines open between local residents and those outside its four

boundaries. The national and local print media, cable TV networks, radio, land line

and mobile phones keep the city abreast with, well informed of, posted and updated

on the current local, national and international news and issues of the day.

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3.2.2.2 Micro Site

The Site

Access Road l

Figure 40 Panoramic View of the Site

Source: Google Earth

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Figure 41 Site Pictures – Portion A

Figure 42 Site Pictures – Portion B

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Figure 43 Site Pictures – Panoramic

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Diversion Road
Access Road to the Site

Figure 44 Road and Landmarks Map

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 LOT DISTANCE
LOT BEARINGS AREA (sqm)
NUMBER (m)

N. 13 deg. 42’ W 8.53

N. 31 deg. 32’ E 61.88
N. 45 deg. 37’ E 33.27
N. 33 deg. 51’ W 4.02
N. 45 deg. 47’ E 119.39
N. 31 deg. 07’ E 88.38
S. 31 deg. 02’ E 67.69
S. 32 deg. 33’ E 53.80
S. 27 deg. 16’ E 125.36
S. 29 deg. 32’ W 56.75
S. 17 deg. 37’ W 42.72
S. 29 deg. 29’ E 59.27
SITE A 3880-C S. 12 deg. 48’ E 45.93 98,090
S. 57 deg. 54’ W 27.38
S. 55 deg. 01’ W 57.62
N. 63 deg. 09’ W 21.48
S. 46 deg. 55’ W 24.40
N. 56 deg. 05’ W 14.71
N. 50 deg. 38’ W 22.03
N. 50 deg. 45’ W 23.8
S. 43 deg. 33’ W 4.20
N. 65 deg. 08’ W 28.00
N. 62 deg. 34’ W 53.03
S. 84 deg. 52’ E 1.90
N. 41 deg. 54’ E 81.78
S. 58 deg. 47’ E 150.76

TOTAL LAND AREA 98,090

Table 15 Lot Bearings

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 Brgy. Ilayang
Dupay
9.8 hectares

Figure 45 SITE A
Source: Google Earth

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 Figure 46 Sun and Wind Orientation
Source: Google Earth
Site Identification

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 - Accessibility. The location of the site is not easy to find because it has an

access road from the diversion road before the site.

- Utilities. The site have an existing power lines, water lines,

telecommunication lines, drainage systems and other utilities.

- Environment. The site is a coconut land, it has a natural landscape and river

of Dumacaa. There are no existing developments that is why it has a natural

daylighting and proper wind orientation.

- Pollution. The site is far from city’s polluted areas. Free from traffics and

crowd areas..

3.2.3 Site Analysis

3.2.3.1 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

(SWOT Analysis)

MACRO SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

- Lucena City is a second class highly urbanized City and the capital of

Quezon Province.

- Expansion and upgrading of roads, bridges, ports, highways and railway

network as well as power generation and telecommunication facilities are

being undertaken. This massive infrastructure development could

transform the city into investors haven in the region. The operation of two

(2) power plants - one in Pagbilao and another in Mauban - could make

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 this city into a major transshipment point to the Bicol Region and island

provinces in Luzon and Visayas.

- Lucena's vital geographic location, tourism facilities and amenities make

the city a gateway for transients and tourists going to the island provinces

of Marinduque, Masbate and Romblon.

- The Lucena Fish Port Complex is the main center of the focal fishing

industry due to its proximity to rich fishing grounds of Tayabas Bay south

of Lucena. The presence of this facility makes the site attractive for

investments in areas of fishing, trading and processing.

- The abundance of relatively young, skilled and literate manpower in the

City bode well for its investment expansion.

- Resources of local commercial, thrift and rural banks remain untapped.

- The City's infrastructure and social service delivery system have still much

room for improvement and expansion.

WEAKNESSES

- Resource Allocation and Utilization

Management and coordination process for budgeting and accounting

are now in place. However, these processes need to be visited and improved.

They are guarantees to an effective allocation and optimum utilization of

financial resources.

- Collection of Garbage/Solid Waste Management

Interrelated factors contribute to the problem on collection and proper

disposal of garbage in Lucena. These factors are:

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 o rapid urbanization of Lucena,

o population increase,

o poorly maintained garbage trucks,

o lack of discipline especially among informal settlers,

o absence of materials recovery facility (MRF)

- Landfill Site (with MRF)

Filled-up dumpsite in Barangay Kanlurang Mayao will be closed and

eventually converted into a sanitary landfill site in compliance with the

provisions of RA 9003.

OPPORTUNITIES

- The strategic location of Lucena within the CALABARZON corridor of

Southern Tagalog and the presence three. (3) big malls invite many

opportunities for economic development. Employment and investment in the

provincial and regional levels could be of great significance.

- The city generates job opportunities that would benefit the residents within the

vicinity.

THREATS

- Natural Hazards

- Occasional Floods when the river swells

- Low Land Areas

MICRO SWOT ANALYSIS

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STRENGTHS

˗ The site is generally plain and slope will not be a major problem for the

proposed rehabilitation and treatment center.

˗ The site has enough lot area that can accommodate the future occupants.

˗ The accessibility through reach would be ease because of its good condition.

˗ The site is low possibility of flood and hazards.

˗ Utilities such as power lines, water supply, telephone, and communication

lines are available.

˗ There is a beautiful sunset and panoramic view in the site.

˗ There is no existing development in the place so that the design will have

natural lighting.

˗ The site has privacy that makes it peaceful and far from hustle bustle city.

˗ The site is flexible for future developments.

WEAKNESSESES

- The site is little far from the access point from diversion road.

- Cutting of some trees that will affect to the construction of building footprint of

the project.

- There is no existing drainage system in the place.

OPPORTUNITIES.

˗ The proposed project can help boost the economic development of the city.

˗ This can contribute to the quality of health of the City

˗ A good road network will provide easy access to the users of the project. It

will attract more investors to use the proposed project.

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 ˗ It also provides job opportunities to the locals.

˗ It will provide venue for treatment of the increasing number of victims of illegal

drugs.

THREATS

˗ Environmental hazard is a threat.

˗ The negative effect of the construction to the near existing places.

3.2.3.2 Summary of Site Analysis

The location of the project is high potential area for the development. It has a

different panoramic scenery that can comfort the body, mind and soul of the patients

and will also attract different tourists locally and internationally. From the location

and site, patient can view the beauty of the sunrise from the west and sunset from

the east. The surroundings are normal, calm and peaceful and most of all is that you

can feel the ambiance of our nature. It is a perfect place for gathering and treatment,

patient will enjoy their stay from taking away the stress and problems, they will be

relaxed, safe and they will find a peace in their minds when they realize that love of

nature to them will be the cure.

The disadvantages will depict possible solutions or approaches to lessen the

negative effect and developed it to opportunities rather than liabilities.

With the enumerated site advantages and disadvantages, the researcher

analyzed that the site will be productive and appropriate for the development of the

project.

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3.2.4 User’s Analysis

3.2.4.1 Users Demography

The proposed rehabilitation and treatment center development project targets

to serve the massively increasing number of drug surrenders in the whole province

that is showing a big response to the decrease of crime rate in illegal drugs. Also, it

will cater the number of business industry to help lessen the number of

unemployment rate not only in the Region but also in the whole country.

- Number of Hard-core Drug User 2016

Table 16 Total of Hard-Core Drug Users 2016

Source: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

According to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, there are 715,393 self-

surrendered drug dependents in year 2016 in the country. 2% of the total are hard-

core drug users which is total of 14,308 stated by the DOH Secretary Paulyn Ubial.

- Number of Drug Surrenders

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 Table 17 Total of Drug Surrenders
Source: City Anti-Drug Abuse Council

Drug Surrenders in Total of 4,656 (2019)

5,000 4,656
4,541
4,500
3,984
4,000
3,578
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
2016 2017 2018 2019

Series 1

Figure 47 Total of Drug Surrenders as of 2019 in Lucena City

Source: Lucena City Anti-Drug Abuse Council

According to the internet, Region IV- A have many drug surrenders in years

2016-2017 in total of 144,726 drug surrenders such as Batangas, Laguna, Cavite,

Quezon and Rizal. Quezon is one of the highest drug surrenders in the region. In

2017, 25,097 drug surrenders according to the police report and that is why the

crime rate down to 2.95%.

Lucena City’s highest crime rate among all other crimes is problem people

using or dealing drugs. Based on the data given by the City Ant- Drug Abuse Council

(CADAC), there are total of 3,578 drug surrenders in the city in 2016 then in 2017

there are 406 drug surrenders which increase to 3,984 drug surrenders, in 2018 they

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 Office of the Center
Chief

have 557 surrenders in total of 4,541 drug surrenders and this year 2019 they have

115 drug surrenders so far in final total of 4,656 drug surrenders in 2016-2019. Now,
Center Operation
Outpatient and
the 4,156 of the total drug and
Inpatient Treatment
PatientisSupport
surrenders also called as PWUD’s or Persons Who Use
Aftercare Service Service
Service
Drugs including pushers and users. The drug users over the total of PWUD’s have

3,764 users and the rest 392 of the total is pushers.

3.2.4.2 Organizational Structure

Figure 48 Organizational Structure of the Center Chief

Inpatient Treatment

Health Program
Clinical laboratory Dietary Section
Office

Medical Section Nursing Section Radiology Section

Health Info Dormitory

Detoxification
Management Management
Section
Section Section

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Medical and Social Vocational &
Psychology Section
Worker Section Livelihood Section
 Figure 49 Organizational Structure of Inpatient Treatment

Center Operation &

Patient Support
Service

Administration
General Services Budget
Office

Human Resource Material

Accounting
Management Management

Procurement Cash Operation Billing & Claims

Security

Figure 50 Organizational Structure of the General Manager

3.2.4.3 Behavioral Pattern/Analysis

Process

Interview Admission Detoxification

Treatment Psychiatric Medical

Plan Assessment Assessment

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Discharge Aftercare
Plan Service
 Figure 51 Behavioral Pattern of Process in Drug Rehabilitation Center

Out-patient (Non- Residential Treatment)

Therapy & Break Time Resume

Counseling Schedule

Leaves

Figure 52 Behavioral Pattern of Out-patient (Non- Residential Treatment)

In-patient (Residential Treatment)

Wake Ups Bath & Morning

Morning Assembly
Exercise

Open Forum
with Lunch Counseling
Psychologists

Recreational Dinner Evening

Activities Wrap up

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Bed Time Prayer Time

 Figure 53 Behavioral Pattern of In-patient (Residential Treatment)

Visitor

Arrival Counseling Visit Patients

with
Psychologist

Family
Leaves Gathering

Figure 54 Behavioral Pattern of Visitors

Employees

Time In Preparation Work

in the Office

Resume Resume
Break Time
Work Work

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Return to Time Out

the Office
Figure 55 Behavioral Pattern of Employees

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