Development Opportunities and Constraints
Development Opportunities and Constraints
Development Opportunities and Constraints
Chapter 2
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND
CONSTRAINTS
Discussed herein are the development constraints and opportunities of
Angeles City derived from the trend analysis, socio-economic profile, map
sieve and land use analyses, and use of other analytical tools, as well as the
inputs from the participants of the various Technical Working Group (TWG)
meetings and public consultations that were held relative to the updating of
was also done. In the context of this plan, development constraints refer to
environment.
most important urban center in Central Luzon with its hinterlands possibly
extending beyond the region’s borders to include the Northern Luzon regions.
Because of this huge market potential, urban and economic activities will
trading center, and residential center are now becoming very evident.
Strategically located in the urban core of Metro Clark, Angeles City is now
host to several giant malls, namely: Robinson’s Mall, Shoe Mart (SM),
Through an Act from the Philippine Congress, R.A. 7227 was amended
its plant in Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) with more than a billion dollar
investment. This, and the general ripple effect of CFZ to Angeles City in
terms of jobs, demand for services, housing, commerce and trading, among
From Metro Manila, it can be accessed through the MacArthur highway and
the North Luzon Expressway. Upon the completion of NorthRail in few years
time, an alternative rail transport system will become available. From Subic
or from the North, Angeles City can also be reached through the Subic-Clark-
Because of SCTEx, Angeles City could easily access the Subic port.
in the country and perhaps has the most number of affluent families and
individuals in Central Luzon. In the small area poverty estimate study of the
Meaning, only 64 for every 1000 population are poor. In contrast, Gabaldon,
Nueva Ecija has the highest poverty incidence rate in the region at 34.15
percent.
density equate to big, compact and affluent market that is good for business,
City is not only one of them, it is also the fist LGU in the region to obtain
such.
implementation of the TQM program. The latest and the most significant are
the location of Robinson’s, SM, and Marquee (Ayala) Malls in the city over the
City was able to retain the most dedicated and competent staffs. Personnel
selection is based on merit and fitness consistent with the rules and policies
of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). While the government pay structure
is still not comparable with the private sector, city staffs and officials have
and out of the region. Its tertiary schools are among the top performing
schools are adequately provided by the government and the private sector.
Relatively high income and the availability of these learning facilities produce
hinterland includes the Metro Clark Area, the entire Central Luzon, including
the Northern Luzon regions. Thus, most if not all its major thoroughfares
Road, and the CBD roads have been experiencing severe traffic congestion.
business in the city. While independent studies have shown that Angeles City
Angeles City has a natural drainage provided by the Abacan river and
the various creeks that are evenly distributed around the city. Since its
general soil type is sandy, it has a very good internal drainage or the
capability to absorb surface water compared to clay. But since the city’s
built-up areas are already fully paved, surface run-off goes directly to the
The Abacan river as well as the different creeks in the city are
protection and river training works. Settlement and built-up areas along and
near these areas are in the constant threat of erosion. In view of such, the
park with mix use (e.g. park, highway, commercial) components must be
prioritized.
100-150 metric tons that is equal to 33,500-54,750 MT per year. The city
has already closed its open dump site facility several years back and it has
However, the tipping fee in this landfill is said to be on the high side.
As such, the city may have to establish its own sanitary landfill within its
territory to address this concern. It can also jointly develop a solid waste
management facility with neighboring areas. In the interim, it can expand its
the same time create livelihood. It can dump the remaining non-recoverable
Metropolitan Clark Area, Angeles City easily became one of the favorite
found in the PNR right of way but have also occupied some portions of the
Development and Housing Act (UDHA) otherwise known as the “Lina Law”,
the city must prioritize the implementation of mass housing to address this
concern.
that will arrest its declining environmental quality. Pollution of all types is the
address this concern, proper land use management and zoning will
community.
becoming low due to the combined effects of the population growth and
have not only pushed land prices up, they have also triggered food
productivity to go down. Vacant or idle land inside and outside the built-up
areas are not uncommon. To discourage this, the city must strictly
implement the provision of the local government code on idle land taxation.
Global warming and climate change are already a reality. This early,
Flashfloods due to the high intensity, short duration rainfall are now linked to
the land is also starting to be observed. This will impact on the groundwater
recharge rate.
start developing its water resource other than the groundwater. According to
the initial findings of the ongoing NWRB-JICA Project in the Pampanga river
basin, Angeles City will reach the critical level of water supply by 2025. By