Kasala, Janeille Aloha B. - Thesis Proposal
Kasala, Janeille Aloha B. - Thesis Proposal
Kasala, Janeille Aloha B. - Thesis Proposal
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You cannot simply put something new into a place. You have to absorb what you see around you, what
exists on the land, and then use that knowledge along with contemporary thinking to interpret what you
see. Tadao Ando
Architecture has always played a significant role in the creation of global architecture that gave
birth to globalization, hence, it is possible that it is also the key player in rebuilding the cultural and
architectural identity of developing countries that neglected their identities.
The IP communitiesare in deep need of revitalization. Since they depend only on their natural
environment to survive, the community they live in must be sustainable and efficient. Community
developmentas well asfacilities like schools and health center are certainly the keys to solve the present
issues in the IP communities. A healthy community design and sustainable settlement development
strategy will improve the living condition of the IPs. Through architecture, their current conditions can be
developed and improved by providing them a sustainable plan for development in terms of a culture
sensitive design.The restoration and development of any community is always influenced by the defining
peoples
belong
among
the
poorest
and
most
marginalized
sectors
of
Philippinesociety. They experience neglect and discrimination in the provision of basic socialservices by
the Government. It is proven by the 2008 budget that shows regions with the highestconcentrations of
indigenous peoples get the smallest allocations from the nationalGovernment (CAR 1.22 per cent,
CARAGA 1.38 per cent, Region IX 1.58 percent). Thus, social service provision in indigenous
territories is far below that of the restof the country (ADB 2001).The lack of budget has resulted in
generally poorer living conditions and higherincidence of poverty in regions where indigenous peoples are
found or concentrated.
According to UNICEF, the majority of the illiterates in the Philippines are the indigenous and tribal
people who live in remote and upland areas. Generally inhabiting mountainous and isolated regions, the
tribal people in the country receive less attention and support from the national government. They lack
even the most basic of educational facilities, such as school supplies, books, school buildings and even
teachers.
Furthermore, the general health situation in regions and provinces with the largest
concentrations ofindigenous peoples is below the national average.Health and nutrition problems, which
should be preventable and treatable, continue topersist. This is due to the continued absence or lack of
basic health personnel, facilities,resources and information in these extremely poor upland groups.
As stated by Early and Headland, the Agta are not highly defensive of their cultural ways. They
know their subordinate position and seek to survive in it with little thought of preserving their traditional
culture. Due to the economic and political dominance of non-agta populations and the continued
environmental degradation which deprives them from their cultural identity and subsistence, in time, they
will either end up physically extinct or turn into enculturated and depopulated tribal Filipinos who are
poor, illiterate and impotent.
Indigenous Peoples cultural survival has always been threatened by the uprising modernity and
globalization. Ethnic minorities are presently experiencing a tribal extinction paradigm all over the
country, even in the world. To stop and prevent this, resilience oriented views must be adopted by IP
communities in order to embrace changes without dissolving and destroying their culture. Hence, all
problems mentioned earlier calls for a sustainable and resilient community development for the IP
communities. Philippine IPs homelands are very rich resource areas in terms of their physical, biological
and cultural resources yet they lack the infrastructures that they need in order to fulfill their basic
necessities.
Create culturally appropriate ways of training and formation for indigenous children, youth,
community leaders, and development workers
utilize and employ local materials and infrastructure/mechanical systems, conserve, utilize,
enhance and rejuvenate the local natural environment
cultural and community grid pattern development will be given priority keeping in mind the
present cultural values of the community.
local materials and available labor that provides jobs for the community
will prove that architecture can be the answer to the empowerment of cultural minorities that loses its
identities due to the globalization of today and by sustaining their basic necessities in a traditional and
practical way.
Culture
Livelihood
Design
Concept
Social
Behavior
Social
Structure
Definition of terms:
Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Indigenous communities, peoples and nations are those which, having a
historical continuity with pre-invasion and pre-colonial societies that developed on their territories,
consider themselves distinct from other sectors of the societies now prevailing on those territories, or
parts of them.
Sustainability involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources
Culture a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization
Tradition a way of thinking, behaving, or something that has been used by the people in particular
group, family, society for a long time.
Anthropology the study of human races, origins, societies and cultures
Ethnology a science that deals with the division of human beings to races and their origin, distribution,
relations and characteristics
Globalization the act or process of globalizing
Urbanization the process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more and more
people begin living and working in central areas
building of a national network of indigenous community educators who would develop and promote a
dynamic and culturally responsive curriculum for indigenous communities. This inter-tribal council of
elders launched the movement for the promotion of indigenous education. They then put forth a
document the Kalinga Declaration which envisions:
"Indigenous education founded on the lifeways, traditions, worldview, culture and spirituality of
the native community is a basic right of all indigenous people. It is a pathway of education that
recognizes wisdom embedded in indigenous knowledge." (ACPC 2004)
Since the Kalinga Declaration, ACPC facilitated teacher trainings, curriculum development workshops,
tribal leaders forum and other activities to prepare the communities and their indigenous teachers for the
establishment of their Schools for Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions.
Architects: 1+1>2
Location: T Phn, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai province, Vietnam
Project Architects: Hoang Thuc Hao, Pham Duy Tung, Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy
Project Manager: Red Dream Project
Project Year: 2012
Photographs: Courtesy of 1+1>2
The project site is at Unit 1, Xa Seng village, Ta Phin commune, 17km far from center of Sapa
town, a popular tourism attraction in the north of Vietnam. The project is a multi-functional community
house, which will contribute to the local economic growth, enhance tourism development and maximize
the local potentials. The project is also developed toward sustainable development for the local
community by preserving natural resources and environment, as well as enhancing the local cultural
diversity and traditional handicrafts. The action program will include training strategies for local people in
sustainable agriculture, tourism, and project management.
The community house will be incorporated with an herb garden, and will include a working
space, an exhibition room for local handicraft product, a small library, a communication center, as well as
a studio for training program. All the above activities have been supported and advised by not only the
local people but also the authorities and other community associations.
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The building form is inspired by the traditional red-scarf of the Dao minority woman, as well as the form
of the mountainous topography of Sapa. The building uses local labor and material such as stone,
recycled wood, adobe brick and other sustainable green technologies such as: rain-water filter system,
solar energy, 5 compartment septic tanks, energy saving fireplaces, utilizing extra heat from the
fireplace.
The location of the community house has also been well considered: It is in the center of the commune,
next to the elementary school and public rice milling station, therefore it can maximize the use of all the
above center and is easy to be recognized by tourists.
The community house has just been opened for a short time, however it is getting many
compliments and supports from the local community. We do hope that in future, the same idea will be
applied for other communities, especially for minority communes.
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Concept Diagram
Materials Diagram
Population Analysis
Tourist Analysis
Geographical Location:
Lake Sebu is located at the South Western part of the province of South Cotabato. It is
approximately 44 kilometers away from Koronadal City. Lake Sebu is bounded on the North by the
Municipality of Surallah, on the Southwest by the Municipality of Tboli town and in the West by
Palimbang of the Province of Sultan Kudarat.
Tboli School of Indigenous Knowledge & Traditions was started to cater the educational needs
of the Tboli pupils whose parents cannot afford to send them to public or private schools. It consist of
Grade 1 to 6.
HOW IT BEGAN
Helobung community dance troop was directly involved in the implementation of SIKAT Tboli
through coordination and partnership with the ACPC-SIKAT school year 2002-2003. For SY 2003-2004
Department of Education, Region X11 Division of South Cotabato urge the group to comply with the
requirement for school Government Permit to Operate. Though Helobung had extended effort by all
means, yet Department of Education needs SEC Registration where SIKAT Tboli
will be granted to
operate.
September 2003, the school was about to close due to its illegal operation.
consultations, meeting and planning being made where 15 school Board members and Helobung work
hand in hand to continue SIKAT Tboli operation.
Foundation,Inc. (KCCFI) willing to help Helobung for SIKAT Tboli legal operation.
MANAGEMENT
SY 2002-2003, Helobung managed the whole SIKAT Operation. School Principal took charge of
the day to day activities of the school.
SY- 2003-2004, re-organization was made due to the needs and for legality of the school.
Kesetifun Cultural Care Foundation,Inc. (KCCFI) extended services to Helobung for SIKAT Tboli. The
foundation assisted the school by providing pertaining documents needed for the Government Permit to
Operate, since Hoboing is not qualified as SIKAT implementing organization.
SY- 2004-2014, in the past school years many changes and improvements had been made with
the buildings. The teaching cabability of the teacher where also enhanced thru series of several trainings
and seminars. Enrollment has increased from 100 to now 136 puples.
ACHIEVEMENT
SY- 2005-2006, Rhealyn Baay graduated from Sikat School after finishing grade 6 and is since
June 2012 studying at the University of the Philippines taking up Performing Arts
SY- 2010-2011, the school rank 2nd place during the national achivement test for grade 6 in all
the private schools in South Cotabato.
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
Since Tboli School of Indigenous Knowledge & Traditions is considered as an infant Indigenous
school, Helobung established a networking linkages inside and outside the country. They were able to
raise funds for the teachers salary, feeding (lunch program) and construction of Grade One and Two
rooms.
VISION
Indigenous Education is a pillar of empowerment and progress. Justice, peace and prosperity will
be regained by communities strengthen by their own wisdom and indigenous youth will face and reach
out to the national and global community with dignity and confidence in their knowledge.
Learning Pathways
In science, history, mathematics, language, culture and values are geared towards the
development premised of indigenous worldview. An indigenous Curriculum is innovative, challenging, and
holistic and revolves around just and fruitful relation with fellow members of the community, the
environment, and the great creator.
Ways of Learning
Are experiential, integrative, and relevant with clear and purposeful goals, respond to the social
needs and livelihood of the community and affirm the identity of the youth as indigenous Filipinos.
Program
Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Program aims to assist the school operation through feeding/lunch program,
classroom constructions and Teachers salaries. The school provides information of individual pupils and
teachers. Twice a year the school submits
about the program. Sponsors directly send their donations officially address to the school. Non-sponsored
Tboli pupil may also benefited from those pupils who are sponsored, because they share their foods
which the school gives three free lunch a week during school days.
Handicrafts
Since the school is 100% serving the indigent Tboli school children whose parents are designers
and makers of Tboli arts and crafts, the school established a Handicrafts program to help and assist the
school in additional operational expenses. The program helps the parents, pupils and youth to develop
their individual skills, and provides marketing of their products.
Research
This programs aims to help the school for references. Collection of Tboli music, dances and
compilation of Tboli beliefs and practices, short stories, songs, chants will help the teachers integrate
their lessons according to the subjects taught in school.
The program provides concrete information about the Tboli people and their cultures and
traditions. Researchers may consult the school administrators.
Partnership
The concept of the Tboli school is an indigenous school owned by the community itself.
Arts and CraftsProject
The Handicraft Livelihood of SIKAT is an income-generating project which help the livelihood and
the promotion of indigenous Arts and Crafts.
Philosophy and Objectives:
The Handicraft Livelihood Project of SIKAT is geared toward the promotion of the indigenous Arts
and Crafts giving livelihood to the tribal peoples at the same time preserving their identity and culture.
Other tourist attraction include Tboli Arts and Crafts that provide shopping opportunities for
souvenirs collection are found in the urban areas.
The gaiety of the Helobung Festival is full of fire ritual and rhythm brought by a fusion of ethnic
instruments, music and dancers that likewise attracting tourists, usually held on the Foundation
Anniversary of Lake Sebu in the second week of November.
Pamulaan Center
for
Indigenous
Peoples
Education
is
an
educational
institution
dedicated to the indigenous peoples in the Philippines. The first of its kind in the country,
its
main
TRAINING
thrust
and
is
to
create
FORMATION
for
culturally
the
appropriate
indigenous
children,
and
relevant
youth,
pathways
community
of
leaders,
and development workers. The Center hopes to produce graduates equipped with knowledge
and
abilities
to
initiate
collaborative
actions
towards
sustainable
development
of
IP communities.
The term Pamulaan is a lumad-Matigsalog word meaning seedbed. We use the term to
stress
the
programs
commitment
to
root
the
development
of
students
in
the
realities
Programs
Early Childhood Development Program
A two-year program for pre-school indigenous children. Centers of interest based on the point of view of
the child and his/her cultural background have been organized into program components.
Tertiary Education
A laddered approach to educational study, it offers full-time degree courses as well as short-term training
courses on:
- Bachelor of Science in Social Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology
- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
- Bachelor of Arts in Peace Education
IP-LED
Indigenous Peoples Leadership on Enterprise and Development (IP-LED) is a leadership and capacity
building program which hopes to respond to the growing need of creating sustainable development
mechanisms for Indigenous Peoples communities in the Philippines.
It is a venue for students to serve and work with various indigenous communities and
organization both in non-government and government. It provides ample opportunities for indigenous
students to share what they learn in school and as well as discover new learning and insights from the
communities they serve.
order
to
come
up
with
varying
innovations
and
solutions
that
will
help
the
Gender *
o
o
Age *
Male
Female
16-20
21-25
26-34
35-44
o
45-older
Are you a government official or a volunteer? *
Please specify your organization.
o
Government official
Volunteer
o
Other:
Name of organization *
Write N/A if none
Accessible
Self-sustaining
o
None of the above
What do you think are the principal factors that contribute illiteracy among Dumagats?*
Choose at least two only
o
Poverty
o
Other:
What do you think are the facilities needed most by the Dumagats? *
Choose at least three only
o
Health Center
o
Other:
How do you describe the settlements of the Dumagats? *
o
Built on stilts
o
Other:
Do you think Dumagats can adapt to a permanent settlement today, despite their nomadic
practices? *
o
Absolutely yes
Yes
Maybe
o
No, I don't think so
Do you think Dumagats can learn alternative livelihood programs? *
Absolutely yes
Yes
Maybe
o
No, I don't think so
What is the most possible and most suitable livelihood program for the Dumagats? *
Choose at least one or two only.
o
Agriculture or Farming
Fishing
o
Other:
Do you think the Dumagats can retain their culture despite the modernization today? *
o
Yes
Maybe
I don't know
o
No
Do you think establishing a self-sustaining community is possible for the Dumagats? *
o
Absolutely yes
Yes
Maybe
o
No, I don't think so
Education is the key to the empowerment of the Dumagat's community and culture. *
o
I strongly agree
I agree
I disagree
o
No comment
Do you think a cultural community center with learning and healthcare facility for the Dumagat
tribe of Isabela would be helpful for the empowerment and development of their community and
culture? *
o
I don't know
o
It's not necessary
Do you have any suggestions that may help the researcher with her thesis?
PHOTODOCUMENTATION
Unfinished housing project construction for the Dumagats at Brgy. Ayod, Sitio Dicadican. The houses
were abandoned by the Dumagats after a period of time.
The Dibungco Church at Palanan used as a center for activites for the Dumagats.
The structure is called as the Agta dormitory located at Palanan, Isabela. NCIP officials conduct activities
in the area.
A Dumagat Village which has a basketball court. This area is facilitated by Catholic missionaries.
The traditional house of the Dumagats. Some of them still use this kind of settlement since they still
practice their nomadic culture.
nutrition. Field datawith secondary data which are to be obtained from government and non-government
offices.
Male
5 33%
Female
10 67%
Age
16-20
8 53%
21-25
7 47%
26-34
0 0%
35-44
0 0%
45-older
0 0%
Government official
1 7%
Volunteer
10 67%
Other
4 27%
Name of organization
-
IYSLAP
N/A
Samahan ng kabataan
Accessible
0 0%
5 33%
1 7%
Self-sustaining
5 33%
8 53%
What do you think are the principal factors that contribute illiteracy among Dumagats?
Poverty
9 60%
8 53%
10 67%
9 60%
Other
1 7%
What do you think are the facilities needed most by the Dumagats?
8 53%
13 87%
Health Center
11 73%
10 67%
3 20%
Other
0 0%
5 33%
11 73%
Built on stilts
4 27%
3 20%
Other
0 0%
Do you think Dumagats can adapt to a permanent settlement today, despite their nomadic
practices?
Absolutely yes
4 27%
Yes
4 27%
Maybe
4 27%
3 20%
Absolutely yes
6 40%
Yes
9 60%
Maybe
0 0%
0 0%
What is the most possible and most suitable livelihood program for the Dumagats?
Agriculture or Farming
12 80%
Fishing
4 27%
10 67%
Other
0 0%
Do you think the Dumagats can retain their culture despite the modernization today?
Yes
13 87%
Maybe
0 0%
I don't know
0 0%
No
2 13%
Absolutely yes
5 33%
Yes
8 53%
Maybe
2 13%
0 0%
Education is the key to the empowerment of the Dumagat's community and culture.
I strongly agree
13 87%
I agree
1 7%
I disagree
1 7%
No comment
0 0%
Do you think a cultural community center with learning and healthcare facility for the
Dumagat tribe of Isabela would be helpful for the empowerment and development of their
community and culture?
12 80%
3 20%
I don't know
0 0%
0 0%
Do you have any suggestions that may help the researcher with her thesis?
1.Nakikita lang natin na kailangan nila ang mga bagay na ito dahil doon tayo nasanay.
2.Mas marunong pa sila sa mga livelihood kaysa sa atin. 3.Hindi sila mahirap. Mayaman sila.
Huwag nating sukatin sa batayan ng mga nasa patag. 4.Ang kailangan ng mga katutubo ay
pagbibigay ng pantay na karapatan at pag unawa at pagtingin. Ang mga nasa patag ang
nangangailangan ng edukasyon tungkol sa ating mga katutubo.
It might be a good addition to your thesis if you can establish a "concrete" measurement of
the feasibility of establishing a community center. For example - costs of constructing the
community center or the resources needed for conducting the activities (Fishing - because of
the bodies of water and abundance of a certain kind of fish - Blue Marlin if I remember
correctly). You will definitely find that useful if as early as now you can discover why you're
respondents answered as such :) Ex. You asked what livelihood is feasible, I answer fishing
(your questions ask up until here), but why did I say fishing? What made fishing
"FEASIBLE?" (You need to reach this point to determine the feasibility) I only based on the
questionnaire but I hope this comment helps or at least gives you new ideas. Good luck :)
The design of the community center will adapt and focus on the following theories and principles:
Anthropology: the science of human beings; especially: the study of human beings and their ancestors
through time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and
culture. (Anthropology)
Culture: culture is a set of common values, beliefs, accomplishments, behavior patterns, and also
material artifacts, created within a specific social context and transmitted from one generation to the
next. (Rieger- Jandl 12)
Cultural Change: modification in the civilization of a people, i.e., in social institutions, living habits, the
built environment, and many more, occurring inadvertently or by design. (Rieger-Jandl 12)
Iconography: is the branch of art history which studies the identification, description, and the
interpretation of the content of images: the subjects depicted, the particular compositions and details
used to do so, and other elements that are distinct from artistic style. (Iconography)
Identity: the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others.
(Identity)
Post-colonialism theory: is an academic discipline featuring methods of intellectual discourse that analyze,
explain, and respond to the cultural legacies of colonialism and of imperialism, to the human
consequences of controlling a country and establishing settlers for the economic exploitation of the native
people and their land. (Post-colonialism)
Tradition: it is an anonymous product of the unconscious collective process. It is an accumulated
understanding of a cultural phenomenon. In dealing with its nature, it seems that the aspect of
transmission is the essence of tradition since the transmissible parts of human action are the keyelements of their behavior that would be classified as tradition.
REVITALIZATION
SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND CAREFREE DESIGN
Implementing sustainable living into Kansas City and other cities, is important as it will give the city the
opportunity to continue to grow and extend the life of not only its inhabitants but of the city itself.
Protecting its resources, reducing waste, and ensuring better walkability all contribute to the success of a
sustainable city. Sustainable living can be done in many ways and can benefit communities as a whole.
By creating spaces that accommodate for an entire community and giving the community a space in a
centralized location to accommodate for a large amount of their needs, rather than the use of
automobiles, traveling distances will lessen and the public will take advantage of what is close by. This in
turn, is sustainable and healthy for the city and the community.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Community centers are spaces that bring the community into one area and provide numerous activities
and events to keep the community involved with their city and each other. Adding a community center on
site and programming a calendar of events for the space, will benefit those living in the area and those
visiting. Having amenities such as recreation spaces and meeting spaces, will create a multi space for any
community and public need and to further its success
Site Condition
This pertains to the physical features of the site and its stability like, slope, topography,
hydrology, flood and landslide susceptibility, vegetation and landscape as well as environmental
hazards and conditions.
Site condition
Size
Flexibility
Accessibility
Availability of utilities
Topography
Susceptibility
Security
Zoning
Demographic Profile
Other social problems involved among the communities will also help to assess the need for a facility
Illiteracy rate
Mortality rate
17.05354
122.44204
Geographical feature:
*Populated place - a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Culasi is one of the barangays which are in the outlying area of Municipality Palanan.
The municipality of Palanan with a population of about 16,254 and its 17 barangays belong to the
partly urban areas in the Philippines. While some of the barangays developed modern urban structures,
some others, especially those which are seated in the outlying areas, remained rural. By the end of 2007
Culasi had 1,051 residents.
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1 Poor
2 Fair 3 Good
4 - Very Good
5 Excellent
SITE A
SITE B
SITE C
Site Condition
Size
Flexibility
Accessibility
Availability of Utilities
Topography
Susceptibility to Hazard
Security
Zoning
Demographic
Proximity to Communities
TOTAL
46
53
37
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths
Soil fertility contribute to the importance of crops and organic plants. The lot is really rich in the
nutrients needed for basic plant nutrition. Dumagats can make use of their lands for developing farms
that can also contribute for their livelihood.
Rich in natural resources like coconuts, rattan etc.
With just proper knowledge in using their resources, Dumagats can make products out of coconuts and
rattan like coconut jam, coconut oil, furnitures and handicrafts.
Cold air
Cold air influence how enjoyable an experience is, therefore, tourists satisfaction is likely to be at least
partly weather dependent
Scenic landscape for tourism development
Scenic beauty, in particular, is strength of the Dinapigue because it is a major draw for visitors for natural
environment such as forest, ocean and highlands.
Weakness
Lack of daily necessities
Since the community is too far from civilization and advancements, for instance, they may be starving,
lack of clean water, proper housing, sufficient clothing and medicine.
Education status
The Dumagats have limited opportunities for basic education although there are some organizations tried
to support them.
Health support and facilities
The Dumagats just rely on their herbal medicinal crops because the clinic was too far away in their area.
Housing and shelter
Dumagat people have no stable habitation some has no permanent place to stay on.
Transportations (poor roads and bridges conditions)
The tendency of the poor roads and bridges is the difficulty to get into the place so even though
recreational and tourist spots are already available for the tourist, it may affect the accessibility of the
destination.
Electricity (insufficient source of power supply)
The power supply in the community is not enjoyed unlike in urban areas that is more available.
Telecommunications (no communication network)
The government has lack of coordination and low priority of telecommunication development.
Opportunities
Good geophysical environment serve as a tourist spot
The place possesses stunning scenery that if in particular to developed and discovered can be a famous
tourist spot in the place.
Make their natural resources as a new innovative product and sell it to the market
The site is abundant in natural resources such as coconut trees, bamboo, rattan and other plants that
they can use to invent useful products to sell for their livelihood.
Threats
Natural disaster risk management issue
Since the place was situated near the mountains and river, it is exposed to the threat of natural disasters
like typhoons, landslides, flashfloods, mudslides etc. that can result to damage of properties, agriculture,
infrastructure and even loss of lives.
Security for intruders / strangers
The area was mountainous and secluded-like place that is a good place for such activities like illegal
logging, forest fires etc. resulting to disadvantages for the people who resides in the area.
ranges
northeastern Luzon.
and
lies
in
valley
in
Characteristics
Total Land Area:
2,826,520 ha.
Provinces:
5
Cities:
4
Municipalities:
89
Barangays:
2,311
Agricultural Land
540,812 ha.
Area:
Forest Land:
2,654 ha.
Other Land:
25,495 ha.
Population (2010)
Total Population:
3,229,163
Growth Rate (20001.39 percent
2010):
Climate:
Type III
Ilokano, Ybanag, Ytawes,
Dialect:
Irraya, Ivatan, Gaddang,
Tagalog, others
Poverty incidence
17.00 percent
among families %:
Indigenous peoples of
the Philippines refer to a group
of
people
societies
or
homogenous
identified
by
self-
Provincial Setting
ISABELA
Isabela
is,
the
second
largest
Isabela comprises an aggregate land area of 10,665 square kilometres (4,118 sq mi),
representing almost 40 percent of the regional territory. It is the largest province in the island of Luzon
and the second largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is located on the right-most
part of the Northern Luzon facing the Pacific Ocean and encompassing parts of the Sierra Madre
Mountains. Isabela is one of the typhoon-prone provinces in the country due to its location.
Physical
The province is divided into three physiographic areas. The eastern area, straddled by the Sierra
Madre mountain range, is rugged and thickly forested. A substantial portion is uncharted. These
unexplored hinterlands are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, and some are under government
reservations. It is home to one of the worlds largest remaining low-altitude rainforests, with numerous
unknown endemic species of flora and fauna and exceptional biological diversity in the protected area
known as the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park. Isabela has 600,000 hectares (1,500,000 acres) of
Cagayan Valleys 900,000 hectares (2,200,000 acres) of forest cover.
The highest point of the province is located near the border with Cagayan. Mount Dos Cuernos
peak has an elevation of 1,785 metres (5,856 ft) located in San Pablo, Isabela near the border with
Maconacon. Other notable peak in the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park is Mount Cresta in Divilacan
with an elevation of 1,672 metres (5,486 ft).[15]
The western area is a sprawling fertile valley hemmed by the Central Cordillera. It is criss-crossed by the
mighty Cagayan River, SiffuRiver, and Magat River.
Demographics
Capital
Ilagan
No. of City/Towns
3 Cities
34 Municipalities
No. of Barangays
1,055
Land Area
1,066,456 has.
Climate
1,489,654
Number of Households
297,929
1.62
No. of Barangays
1,055
Language / Dialect
Income Classification
1st Class
P 1,777,780,001.82
Labor Force
91.5
6.8
Literacy Rate
95.8%
PoliticalSubdivision
The
province
has
35
Climate
Types of rainfall according to Pag-asa. Isabela belongs to type III and type IV
Generally, the province has two types of climate. The eastern and coastal areas experience
moderate rainfall more or less distributed throughout the year while western Isabela has more
pronounced wet and dry seasons. The average temperature is recorded at 27.1 degrees Celsius.
Isabela is a first class in terms of income classification. Agriculture, mainly rice with a relatively
large corn crop, is the biggest industry in Isabela. Farming is highly mechanized as most of the
agricultural lands are irrigated. With the presence of the Isabela State University, joint ventures, other
foreign assisted projects, and the Magat Dam, agriculture has a high level of productivity. It is also the
hub of trade, commerce, and other economic activities due to its central location in the region. The wood
industry used to be a top earner for the province but due to the logging ban imposed in the Cagayan
Valley Region, activities in this industry have considerably declined. However, furniture making using
narra and other indigenous forest materials continues.
Some potential investments are in fisheries and tourism. Isabela has a fertile fishing ground on
the Pacific Coast. The reservoir of the Magat Dam is utilized for fish cage operations, such as tilapia
production for domestic markets. Tourism is relatively a new industry being developed in the province.
Support services and accommodation facilities are likewise being developed. Tourism focuses mainly in
and around Santiago City and can be noted by the presence of the only McDonalds in the province.
There are three airports in the province. The Cauayan Airport is the primary airport in the
province serving a trip to Manila and Tuguegarao. The other two are the Palanan Airport in Palanan and
Maconacon Airport in Maconacon. The countrys leading passenger airline Cebu Pacific services the
Cauayan-Manila-Cauayan Route. Light planes operated by Cyclone Airways and WCC Aviations Sky
Pasada Have flights from Cauayan Domestic Airport to the community airports in Palanan and
Maconacon. The province has two minor seaports, the Divilacan Port and Palanan Port in the coastal
towns of Divilacan and Palanan. The trade going to the ports come primarily from major seaports in
Cagayan such as Port of Aparri in Aparri, Cagayan, and Port of San Vicente and Port Irene, both in Santa
Ana, Cagayan.
The towns of Maconacon, Divilacan, and Palanan, are within the Northern Sierra Madre Natural
Park (NSMNP). Dinapigue, the southernmost coastal town, is only particularly covered by NSMNP). The
Northern Sierra Madre mountain range system is among the most unique and richest on a per area basis
among the park systems in the Philippines.
It covers 359,486 hectares 80% of which consists of terrestrial and 20% of coastal water areas.
(Map 2. Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park Delineation). The NSMNP is characterized by undistributed
lowland dipterocarp rainforest as well as montane forest, limestone forest, mangroves, beach forest, and
marine eco-systems.
LEGEND:
CADT
MACONACON
CADC
IP GROUP
DIVILACAN
ANCESTRAL WATERS
PALANAN
DINAPIGUE
Municipality
Income class
1st
Population
5,467
54,440.0
No. of Barangays
Population (2010)
Total
Density
No. of Households
5,484
1,347
IRA share
PhP 88,782,868.00
Local-Sourced
Revenues
PhP
Other Revenues
PhP 11,045,169.00
Financial Profile
934,987.54
Ecosystems
PhP 100,763,024.54
Agricultural Ecosystem
Forest Ecosystem
Coastal Marine
Ecosystem
Freshwater Ecosystem
Economic Activity
Agricultural
Fishery
Mining
Government
Officials
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Hon. Herminio B.
Domincel
CHOSEN SITE:
Brgy. Dibulo, Salulog,
Dinapigue, Isabela
Geography
The topography of the area is a range of peaks and ridges extending from the North to South, divides the
East and West portion. The terrain varies from the North to South, divides the East and West portion.
The terrain varies from relatively low hills with moderate to steep slopes near the coast or very steep
slopes in the central portion of the range.
CENRO Palanan occupies the mid-section of the mountain range stretching from the boundary of
Cagayan Province on the North, Aurora Province on the South, the Cagayan Valley on the West, and the
Philippine Sea on the East, Climatic type falls under Type IV.
AGTA SETTLEMENT
AMI HAN
SUNRISE
6:00 AM
SUNSET
6:00 PM
9:00 AM
3:00 PM
NOON
12:00
SUNPATH DIAGRAM
HABAGAT
WIND ANALYSIS
N
NOISE POLLUTION
SCHEME 1
SCHEME 2
APPENDICES
Area of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title within the Sierra Mountain Range at Isabela