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1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Davao Gulf Region was active in trading activities long before the arrival of the
Spaniards. It participated in trading within island Southeast Asia where several powerful
trading empires emerged such as the Sri Vijaya and the Majapahit. In fact, Davao Gulf
traded with other distant countries as evidenced by the presence of ceramics from Vietnam,
Thailand, and China in several archaeological sites in the region.
When the Spaniards arrived in the 16th century, the Davao Gulf region was under the
influence of the Magindanaw Sultanate based in Cotabato. Early maps of Mindanao show
Davao Gulf as Tagalook as it was known then by the local people. What is today Davao
River was also called Tagalook River. The Dutch called Davao Gulf Boetuan Bay after a
small settlement in todays Davao del Sur. However, the most important settlement along
the Gulf was Dabu or Djabu, now the present Davao City. In the 1620s the Dutch recorded
three kings to be ruling Dabu, signifying its important position in the Gulf. The Dabu area
was home to six tribes - the Ubo Manobo, Ata Manobo, Bagobo-Tagabawa, Bagobo-K'lata,
Matigsalog and Kalagan.
The main trade items from Davao were wax and sulfur. Other important exports were
tortoise shells, birds nests, dried betel nuts, and sandgold. As early as the 1700s, the Dutch
had already speculated about the abundance of sandgold in the Davao region, particularly
from around Iyo (Iho). Later trade items from Davao included cinnamon, biao (lumbang nuts)
and almaciga resin.
However, by the 19th century, the Magindanaw Sultanate had considerably weakened due
to various reasons, including frequent dynastic wars. Davao Gulf was left to the defense of
Datu Bago, chief of the Davao settlement, against Spanish colonial expansionism.
In 1847, the Spanish governor general ordered Basque adventurer Jose Oyanguren to
capture Davao. The few Spanish soldiers he had were not enough to defeat the native
Bagobos and Manobos. His ships went first to Bislig/Gigaquit to get native troops. The
Surigao natives spoke Kamayo which is similar to the Mandaya dialect used in the Davao
Oriental towns of Caraya, Cateel, Manay, Mati, Kamayo and Mandaya, facing the Pacific
Ocean are closely related to the dialect of the Kalagans; Muslims living in the Davao Gulf
settlements of Sigaboy, Maco, Mabini and Kingking. Oyangurens force with canons and
firearms defeated the Bagobo freedom fighters armed with bows, arrows, lances and bolos.
The Bagobos abandoned their fortress (Madapo Hills, Brokenshire Hospital compound) and
retreated to Calinan. The following year, in 1849, the steam war boat El Cano with infantry
support troops attacked the other resistance centers in the Gulf, thus completing
Oyangurens conquest of Davao Gulf, which was the last territory in the Philippines to be
occupied by the Spaniards
Oyangurens troops became the masters of Davao. The Surigao Kamayo native soldiers
were rewarded with large tracts of land for their services. The first Kamayos in turn brought
their families and relatives to Davao and used a dialect incorrectly called dinabaw (mainly
Davao Orientals Mandaya and Surigaos Kamayo). If Oyanguren did not invade Davao,
today the poblacions old dialect would have been Bagobo Guiangan.
While in power, Oyanguren changed the name of Davao into Nueva Vergara after his
hometown in Spain. He called the province that he had carved out from Surigao to
Sarangani as Nueva Guipuzcoa, also after his home province in Spain. However, in the
1860s, the local people demanded the return of the original name Davao. Nueva Guipuzcua
was renamed Davao Province.
The name is derived from its Bagobo origins: the Tagabawa who called the river Dabo, the
Giangan or Diangan who called it Dawaw, and the Obo who called it Davah, with a
gentle vowel ending, although later usage pronounce it with a hard v as in b.
Spanish rule in Davao from 1848 to 1899 was highly unstable. Aside from the Davao Moros,
the Spaniards had to contend with sixteen to eighteen semi-nomadic tribes who refused to
live in relocation sites called reducciones designated by the Spaniards. Meanwhile, the
area under direct Spanish control became a huge penal colony where criminal and possibly
political prisoners from various parts of Luzon and the Visayas were exiled.
In 1867, the original settlement by the side of Davao River (end of present Bolton Street)
was relocated to its present site with the Saint Peters church as the center edifice on the
intersection of San Pedro and Claveria Streets.
During the early years of American rule which began in late December 1898 the town began
to mark its role as a new growth center of the Philippines. The American settlers, mostly
retired soldiers and investor friends from Zamboanga, Cebu, Manila and the U.S. mainland
immediately recognized Davaos rich potential for agricultural investment. They staked their
claim generally in hundreds of hectares and began planting rubber, abaca and coconuts.
They contracted workers from Luzon and the Visayas, including the Japanese, many of
whom were former laborers in the Baguio, Benguet road construction.
Japanese
immigration to Davao increased substantially from 1903 to 1925, most of these Japanese
later became land-owners themselves as they acquired lands thru lease from the
government or bought out some of the earlier American plantations.
The first two decades of the 20th century, found Davao one of the major producers of export
products --- abaca, copra and lumber. It became a regular port of call by inter-island
shipping and began direct commercial linkages abroad - US, Japan, Australia, etc. Some
40 American and 80 Japanese plantations proliferated throughout the province in addition to
numerous stores and business establishments. Davao saw a rapid rise in its population and
its economic progress gave considerable importance to the countrys economy and foreign
trade.
This was when its leaders with the encouragement of President Manuel L. Quezon, opted
to create Davao as a city.
On October 16, 1936, by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 51 otherwise known as the
Charter of the City of Davao, the municipality of Davao became a city under the
sponsorship of the then Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo. The city was joyously
inaugurated in March 1, 1937 with Hon. ElpidioQuirino, then the Secretary of Interior as
President Quezons representative in the celebration program. Davao Citys territory of
244,000 hectares covered the municipality of Davao and the municipal district of Guianga. A
photo taken of that inaugural ceremony held on the large stage along the steps of the City
Hall - shows Secretary Quirino, Mayor Santiago Artiaga, the appointive city mayor with
member of the city council, Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo, Dr. Alberto Zamora, last
Municipal President of Davao, Father Reyes of the San Pedro Parish, Gen. Paulino Santos
and many leading citizens of Davao. When the City of Davao began on March 1, 1937, its
population was listed at about 68,000. By 1940 it increased to 98,000.
World War II brought considerable destruction to the new city and numerous setbacks to the
earlier economic and physical strides made prior to the Japanese occupation. Davao was
among the earliest to be occurred by the invading Japanese Forces, and they immediately
fortified the city as the bastion of Japanese defense system. It was subjected by the
returning forces of Gen. Mac Arthur to constant bombing, long before the American
Liberation Forces landed in Leyte in October 1945.
In the US Liberation of Davao, the Japanese Forces put up their tenacious stand in
countless pillboxes and tunnels. It was here where the longest battle campaign took place in
the liberation of the Philippines: six months duration and the enemy holding on for over a
month more following the officials surrender of Japan in mid - August 1945. More lives were
lost here than in any other city in the country.
After the war, the city gradually regained its status as the premier agricultural and trade
center of Mindanao. Logs, lumber, plywood, copra and banana products gradually replaced
abaca as the major export product. Numerous varieties of fruits have likewise been
produced for country-wide consumption as some, like bananas and mangoes , are now
being exported.
Today, the City of Davao looks forward to accelerating further its economic development.
The lure of business opportunities with the fast rising population, along with its agricultural
and industrial potentialities, has continuously brought ever increasing number of
adventurous and equally ambitious investors as well as men and women of every
profession, art and trade. Together with the Lumads of Davao City the Ubo Manobo, Ata
Manobo, Bagobo-Tagabawa, Bagobo-K'lata, Matigsalog and Kalagan and the other tribes
from other part of Mindanao - Maguindanao, Tausug, Maranao and Sama, the Tagalogs,
Pampangos, Ilocanos and Visayans have found grounds in the city wherein to start or renew
their base in life. They have all molded to become Davaoweos and Davao City has earned
the honor and is justifiably proud to be called the Melting Pot of the Philippines.
* Excerpts from a manuscript Davao: An Introduction to its History by Ernesto I. Corcino and Davao : A Brief History by
Dr. Macario Tiu.
1.2
HUMAN RESOURCE
Male
Female
No.
No.
Sex
Ratio
125,712
173,647
115,067
155,572
569,998
22.05
30.46
20.19
27.29
100.00
65,212
89,483
56,587
74,277
285,559
22.83
31.34
19.82
26.01
100.00
60,500
84,164
58,480
81,295
284,439
21.27
29.59
20.56
28.58
100.00
1.07
1.06
1.04
1.10
1.00
990,204
68.58
487,584
49.52
502,620
50.48
1.03
937,212
64.91
464,077
32.14
473,135
32.77
1.02
453,686
52,992
1,443,890
31.42
3.67
100.00
233,769
23,507
721,353
51.53
44.36
100.00
219,917
29,485
722,537
48.47
55.64
100.00
1.06
1.25
Both Sexes
congressional districts, three fourths of the household population is in District III, 21.40
percent in District II and the remaining population in District I. Among the rural barangays,
the average household size is estimated at 4.5 individuals.
Table 1.2 Household Population by Urban and Rural Barangay1and
Average Household Size, 2010
Household
Population
District/Barangay
A. Urban
District I
District II
District III
B. Rural
District I
District II
District III
TOTAL
1,145,963
529,375
462,949
153,639
297,927
6,480
63,890
227,557
1,443,890
Number of
Household
Average Household
Size
267,837
126,262
106,444
35,131
66,636
1,436
13,925
51,275
334,473
4.2
4.1
4.3
4.3
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.4
1970
1975
Total
392,473
484,678
Barangay Population
Urban
178,471
201,440
1980
610,375
408,775
201,600
66.97
1990
849,947
604,508
245,439
71.12
1995
1,006,840
NDA2
NDA
NDA
2000
1,147,116
666,846
480,270
58.13
2007
1,363,337
792,540
570,797
58.13
2010
1,449,296
1,150,504
298,792
79.38
Year
Rural
214,002
283,238
Urbanization Level
(%)
45.47
41.56
Urban and Rural Barangays in 2010 are identified by OCPDC based on the Guidelines of the National Statistics Office
data available
2No
Population Density
A. Urban
District I
District II
District III
B. Rural
District I
District II
District III
TOTAL
43.00
60.83
42.02
22.12
1.52
4.80
0.89
1.86
5.94
Built-up Density3
1.31
1.20
1.38
1.60
1.43
0.41
2.27
1.39
1.33
3Three
barangays, namely: Pangyan, Atan-awe and Tibuloy are excluded from the computations of built-up density in the
absence of required data on road network.
Population
392,473
484,678
Increase/Decrease
92,205
Growth Rate
5.57
4.31
1980
610,375
125,697
4.72
1990
849,947
239,572
3.37
1995
1,006,840
156,893
2.57
2000
1,147,116
140,276
2.83
2007
1,363,337
216,221
2.44
2010
1,449,296
85,959
2.36
Davao Region
4,468,563
Mindanao
25,375,527
Philippines
92,337,852
Source: NSO
Period
CBR
Point Increase/
Decrease from
Previous Year
CDR
Point Increase/
Decrease from
Previous Year
2006
19.52
5.16
2007
20.88
1.36
5.34
0.18
2008
20.78
(0.1)
5.54
0.20
2009
24.62
3.84
6.51
0.97
2010
20.40
(4.22)
6.16
(0.35)
Household
Population 15
Yrs. & Over
Unemployed
Not in the
Labor
Force
Davao City
Male
Female
487,584
502,620
296,821
305,984
60.88
60.88
23,029
23,740
4.72
4.72
167,734
172,896
34.40
34.40
Total
990,204
602,805
60.88
46,769
4.72
340,630
34.40
Increase/Decrease
39.49
24.10
6.63
19.57
Male
Female
Both Sexes
No.
No.
No.
19,033
23,448
195,273
220,434
20,313
76,879
80,222
52.72
52.42
53.35
48.42
55.36
48.12
44.72
17,068
21,282
170,724
234,845
16,382
82,895
99,181
47.28
47.58
46.65
51.58
44.64
51.88
55.28
36,101
44,730
365,997
455,279
36,695
159,774
179,403
2.81
3.49
28.52
35.48
2.86
12.45
13.98
1,769
44.60
2,197
55.40
562
637,933
49.60
49.72
571
645,145
50.40
50.28
3,966
1,133
1,283,078
0.31
0.09
100
1.3
NATURAL FEATURES
a. Geographical Location
Davao City is located in the southeastern part of Mindanao, lying in the grid squares of 6 58'
to 7 34' N latitude, and 125 14' to 125 40' E longitude. It is bounded on the north by Davao
Province; on the east partly by Davao Province and Davao Gulf; on the south by Davao del
Sur; and on the west by North Cotabato. Davao City Proper is approximately 946 aerial
kilometers or 588 statute miles, southeast of Manila (Figure 1.1).
Because of its strategic location, Davao City was developed as a regional trade center for
Southern Mindanao; international trade center to the Southern Pacific; and Southern
Gateway more particularly to and from the neighboring countries like Indonesia, Malaysia,
Brunei, Australia, among others (Figure 1.2).
b. Land Area
Davao City has an area of 244,000 hectares, or 8 per cent of the land area of Southern
Mindanao Region or Region XI. It is divided into 3 congressional districts and furthermore
divided into 11 administrative districts. Poblacion and Talomo Districts comprises District I,
meanwhile District II is composed of the Agdao, Buhangin, Bunawan and Paquibato, District
III includes Toril, Tugbok, Calinan, Baguio and Marilog (Figure 1.3).
Table 1.10 Land Area per Barangay, Davao City
District/Barangay
District 1
Poblacion District
Barangay 1-A (Pob.)
Barangay 2-A (Pob.)
Barangay 3-A (Pob.)
Barangay 4-A (Pob.)
Barangay 5-A (Pob.)
Barangay 6-A (Pob.)
Barangay 7-A (Pob.)
Barangay 8-A (Pob.)
Barangay 9-A (Pob.)
Barangay 10-A (Pob.)
Barangay 11-B (Pob.)
Barangay 12-B (Pob.)
Barangay 13-B (Pob.)
Barangay 14-B (Pob.)
Barangay 15-B (Pob.)
Barangay 16-B (Pob.)
Barangay 17-B (Pob.)
Barangay 18-B (Pob.)
Barangay 19-B (Pob.)
Barangay 20-B (Pob.)
Barangay 21-C (Pob.)
Barangay 22-C (Pob.)
Barangay 23-C (Pob.)
Barangay 24-C (Pob.)
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District/Barangay
Barangay 25-C (Pob.)
Barangay 26-C (Pob.)
Barangay 27-C (Pob.)
Barangay 28-C (Pob.)
Barangay 29-C (Pob.)
Barangay 30-C (Pob.)
Barangay 31-D (Pob.)
Barangay 32-D (Pob.)
Barangay 33-D (Pob.)
Barangay 34-D (Pob.)
Barangay 35-D (Pob.)
Barangay 36-D (Pob.)
Barangay 37-D (Pob.)
Barangay 38-D (Pob.)
Barangay 39-D (Pob.)
Barangay 40-D (Pob.)
Talomo District
Bago Aplaya
Bago Gallera
Baliok
Bucana
Catalunan Grande
Catalunan Pequeo
Dumoy
Langub
Magtuod
Ma-a
Matina Aplaya
Matina Crossing
Matina Pangi
Talomo (Pob.)
District 2
Agdao District
Agdao Proper
Centro (San Juan)
Gov. Paciano Bangoy
Gov. Vicente Duterte
Kap. Tomas Monteverde, Sr.
Lapu-lapu
Leon Garcia, Sr.
Rafael Castillo
San Antonio
Ubalde
Wilfredo Aquino
Buhangin District
Acacia
Callawa
Communal
Waan
Buhangin (Pob.)
Cabantian
Indangan
Mandug
Pampanga
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District/Barangay
Angliongto
Vicente Hizon, Sr.
Sasa
Tigatto
Bunawan District
Alejandra Navarro (Lasang)
Bunawan (Pob.)
Gatungan
Ilang
Mahayag
Mudiang
Panacan
San Isidro (Licanan)
Tibungco
Paquibato District
Colosas
Fatima (Benowang)
Lumiad
Mabuhay
Malabog
Mapula
Paalum
Pandaitan
Paquibato (Pob.)
Paradise Embak
Salapawan
Sumimao
Tapak
District 3
Baguio District
Baguio (Pob.)
Cadalian
Carmen
Gumalang
Malagos
Tambobong
Tawan-tawan
Wines
Calinan District
Biao Joaquin
Calinan (Pob.)
Cawayan
Dacudao
Dalagdag
Dominga
Inayangan
Lacson
Lamanan
Lampianao
Megkawayan
Pangyan
Riverside
Saloy
Sirib
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District/Barangay
Subasta
Talomo River
Tamayong
Wangan
Marilog District
Baganihan
Bantol
Buda
Dalag
Datu Salumay
Gumitan
Magsaysay
Malamba
Marilog
Salaysay
Suawan (Tuli)
Tamugan
Toril District
Alambre
Atan-Awe
Bangkas Heights
Baracatan
Bato
Bayabas
Binugao
Camansi
Catigan
Crossing Bayabas
Daliao
Daliaon Plantation
Eden
Kilate
Lizada
Lubogan
Marapangi
Mulig
Sibulan
Sirawan
Tagluno
Tagurano
Tibuloy
Toril (Pob.)
Tungkalan
Tugbok District
Angalan
Bago Oshiro
Balengaeng
Biao Escuela
Biao Guianga
Los Amigos
Manambulan
Manuel Guianga
Matina Biao
Mintal
New Carmen
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District/Barangay
New Valencia
Santo Nio
Tacunan
Tagakpan
Talandang
Tugbok (Pob.)
Ula
Mt. Apo Natural Park, rivers, lakes, which
are not within the jurisdiction of the
barangays
Total
Source: National Statistics Office
20,957.15
244,000.00
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d. Climate/Rainfall
Davao City enjoys a mild tropical climate. Compared with other parts of the Philippines in
which there is a distinct hot and wet season. It enjoys the privilege of a climate where the
days are always sunshiny and mild followed by nights of rain. The city is outside the typhoon
belt and lacks major seasonal variations.
Table 1.11 Annual Average Temperature, Davao City, 1990-2010
Annual Average Temperature
1990
1994
2003
2007
2010
21.73
21.43
22.66
22.93
24.5
34.24
34.08
33.5
33.72
32.29
Source : PAGASA
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The annual average minimum and maximum temperature in 2010 is 24.5 and 32.3 degrees
Celsius respectively. However, the 20-year trend (1990-2010) shows that the annual
average minimum temperature increased by almost 3 degrees while the annual average
maximum temperature decreased by 2 degrees.
Table 1.12 Annual Average Rainfall, Davao City, 1990-2010, PAGASA
Annual Average Rainfall (mm)
1990
1994
2003
2007
2010
140
159
146
152
150
Source : PAGASA
The average annual rainfall has a recorded increase by 10mm from 1990 to 2010. Although
a remarkable increase was observed in 1994, it has remained in the 150mm level.
The predominant wind direction is northward from the Davao Gulf where the cooler air of the
sea replaces the warm air mass over the city. A surrounding chain of mountains protect the
city effectively from strong winds.
e.
The quality of the soil in Davao city differ depending on the location in terms of color,
texture, depth, drainage, relief, permeability, and fertility. All of these factors are attributive to
the productivity of the soil, the ease in cultivation and adaptability to agriculture. On the
basis of the foregoing soil characteristics of Davao City as determined through the Land
Resource Information System (LARIS), these are classified into seven series and one
miscellaneous land type. These different soil series have been categorized into three groups
depending on the topographic position they occupy in the landscape. These three soil
groups are the following: (1) soils of the plains and valleys; (2) soils in the intermediate
uplands; (3) soil of hills and mountains. These groupings are shown in Table 1.1 in which
the main characteristics of the various soil types are tabulated for easy reference. Their
respective location are shown in Figure 1.7.
Table 1.13 Soil Groups by Topographic Position, Davao City
Topography/Soil Type
A. Plains and Valley
San Miguel Silty Clay
Loam
Matina Clay Loam
B. Intermediate upland
Tugbok Clay
Faraon Clay
Cabantian Clay
Dominant Relief
Area (Has)
Alluvium of igneous
2,882.50
6,649.75
Undulating to gently
Undulating to gently
rolling
Undulating to hilly
78,545.85
5,151.17
19,072.62
16
49,859.43
80,316.62
1,522.06
244,000.00
Source : BSWM-XI
f.
Hydro-Geology
Davao City is blessed with abundant fresh drinking water both ground and surface. Based
on the terrain analysis conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XI, there
are different types of aquifer depending on the depth. Perched aquifers occur at 1-3 meters
deep while those that occur at 5-25 meters are shallow aquifers. Moderately deep aquifers
occur at 25-100 meters while very deep aquifers lie at depths greater than 100 meters. The
very deep aquifers are recharged along deep river channels and cracks along large river
systems in Baguio, Calinan, Tugbok and Toril Districts (Figure 1.7)
There are seven major watersheds that traverse Davao City. The southernmost is the
Sibulan River Watershed having its headwaters in Davao City and draining towards the
municipality of Sta. Cruz. Lipadas River Watershed cuts across from the slopes of Mt. Apo
draining towards Lizada. Talomo Watershed has its headwaters in Mt. Talomo traversing
parts of Calinan and Tugbok Districts flowing down to Barangay Talomo. The smallest major
watershed is the Matina Pangi River Watershed which runs from Biao Escuela draining
towards MatinaAplaya. The largest is Davao City Watershed which ironically has its
headwaters in Bukidnon, covering parts of Marilog and Paquibato districts funneling down
towards Poblacion District. Lasang River Watershed covers rivers that flow from Paquibato
district entering Davao del Norte and draining back to Bunawan district. Tuganay River
Watershed is almost totally part of Davao del Norte except the middle portion that enters
Paquibato District.
The terrain analysis conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau have classified the
various land use capability units as a result of the comprehensive assessment of the
geophysical environment of the watersheds by rating the various geologic factors such as
slope, lithology, geomorphology, soils and hazards (Fig 1.8).
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h.
Geohazards
The dominant geomorphological processes acting per terrain mapping unit were identified
and evaluated by the MGB. This is very useful in determining the potential geohazards in
the city.
h.1 Hydro Meteorological
Flooding
Areas naturally prone to flooding are all the fluvial landforms. However, detailed
analysis and study is needed to further subdivide the fluvial landform into various
susceptibility and vulnerability classes. The areas delineated with high susceptibility
to flooding correspond to approximately 30-50 year floods. Flooding occurring
outside the delineated flood prone areas could be mainly man-induced resulting to
excessive overland flow or runoff (Fig. 1.10).
Mass Movement
At least four (4) factors (soil class, slope, presence of landslide and landslide
potential) were considered in the delineation of the landslide susceptibility classes
(Fig. 1.11). Areas which are naturally susceptible to mass movements are the
denudational landforms. However, based on landslide mapping and inventory mass
movements were also noted in other areas that are moderately deep to deeply
incised valleys of the volcanic landform, the structural-denudational landform and the
karst landform.
Erosion
Generally the rate of erosion is controlled by slope, climate, and nature of bedrock,
vegetation cover and human intervention. The delineated erosion susceptibility
classes for the study area considered only the natural factors particularly the slope,
soil and underlying lithology. The present land use and cultivation/farming practices
could also result to induced erosion (Fig. 1.12).
h.2 Geologic
Earthquake-induced hazards (seismicity, liquefaction)
Liquefaction is a geohazard that results from seismicity/earthquake and defined as
the granular material in solid state, which behaves and deforms like a liquid as a
consequence of increased pore-water pressure due to earthquake shaking.
Generally, areas belonging to the fluvial landforms are the most susceptible to
liquefaction being overlain by alluvial deposits wherein the four conditions mentioned
above could be present (Fig. 1.13).
Volcanism
Mts. Sibulan, Talomo and Apo are a volcanic complex. The Sibulan-Talomo volcanic
complex was previously classified as non-active cones, therefore preparation of a
volcanic hazard map at this time is not necessary. Although Philvolcs consider Mt.
Apo as potentially active, this has to be further studied.
19
20
b. Utilities
b.1 Power Supply System
Energy sufficiency and reliability remain to be challenging despite the significant
developments of private sector-led power generation. Efforts in harnessing
alternative and renewable energy sources must be further explored to meet the
current and potential power demands.
The power supply of Davao City is distributed by the Davao Light and Power
Company (DLPC) which is a major provider in Davao Region and tagged as the 3rd
largest privately-owned electric utility in the Philippines, with 23 substations and 19 of
which are located in Davao City.
21
Energy supply in Davao City is generated from 5 sources, NAPOCOR (NPC) being
the major supplier at 89.36 percent share in 2010. Basically, 50percent of our power
source comes from Hydroelectric Power Plant which is susceptible to instability in
power supply during extended dry season. The establishment of a steadier source of
energy is encouraged.
Figure 1.16 Source and Supply of Power in kWh, Davao City, 2004-2010
Source: DOE XI
Of the 182 barangays of Davao City benefitting from the services of DLPC, only 12
barangays are still unserved. In terms of percentage of households, 82.69 percent of
all Davao City households are energized (as of 2010). About 17 percent are still
unenergized.
22
Energized
23
District/Barangay
DISTRICT II
Agdao District
Agdao Proper
Centro San Juan
Lapu-lapu
Leon Garcia
Paciano Bangoy
Rafael Castillo
San Antonio
Tomas Monteverde
Ubalde
Vicente Duterte
Wilfredo Aquino
Buhangin District
Acacia
Angliongto
Buhangin Proper
Cabantian
Callawa
Communal
Hizon
Indangan
Mandug
Pampanga
Sasa
Tigatto
Waan
Bunawan District
Bunawan Proper
Gatungan
Ilang
Lasang
Mahayag
Mudiang
Panacan
San Isidro
Tibungco
Paquibato District
Colosas
Fatima
Lumiad
Mabuhay
Malabog
Mapula
Pandaitan
Paalum
Paquibato Proper
Paradise Embak
Salapawan
Sumimao
Tapak
DISTRICT III
Baguio District
Baguio Proper
Cadalian
Carmen
Gumalang
Malagos
Energized
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
24
District/Barangay
Tambobong
Tawan-tawan
Wines
Calinan District
Biao Joaquin
Calinan Proper
Cawayan
Dacudao
Dalagdag
Domingo
Inayangan
Lacson
Lamanan
Lampianao
Megkawayan
Pangyan
Riverside
Saloy
Sirib
Subasta
Talomo River
Tamayong
Wangan
Marilog District
Baganihan
Bantol
Buda
Dalag
Datu Salumay
Gumitan
Magsaysay
Malamba
Marilog Proper
Salaysay
Suawan
Tamugan
Toril District
Alambre
Atan-awe
Bangkas Heights
Baracatan
Bato
Bayabas
Binugao
Camansi
Catigan
Crossing Bayabas
Daliao
Daliaon Plantation
Eden
Kilate
Lizada
Lubogan
Marapangi
Mulig
Sibulan
Sirawan
Tagluno
Energized
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
OFF GRID
25
District/Barangay
Tagurano
Tibuloy
Toril Proper
Tunglakan
Tugbok District
Angalan
Bago Oshiro
Balengaeng
Biao Escuela
Biao Guianga
Los Amigos
Manambulan
Manuel Guianga
Matina Biao
Mintal
New Carmen
New Valencia
Sto. Nio
Tacunan
Tagakpan
Talandang
Tugbok Proper
Ula
Energized
26
Figure 1.18 Landline Telephone Subscribers by Service Providers, Davao City, 2004-2010
NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS
2004
Bayantel 16,000
TelOF
1,083
2005
16,000
2006
13,438
2007
13,438
2008
12,059
2009
9,600
2010
9,138
1,056
1,020
1,020
1,020
1,624
1,435
PLDT
58,401
48,884
48,884
49,581
87,880
64,550
78,561
27
Broadcast communication covers the whole area of Davao City and plays a major
role as a source of information in the far flung barangays in lieu of the absence of
print media in the area.
Broadcast Communication
FM, 2006, 23
FM, 2007, 31
FM, 2008, 25
AM, 2006, 20 AM, 2007, 20 AM, 2008, 15 AM, 2009, 19 AM, 2010, 19
FM
AM
28
Table 1.15 Water Supply System by Level and Type per Barangay, 2010
Level I Water System (units)
Name of Barangays
1st Congressional District
Talomo District
Brgy. BagoAplaya
Brgy. BagoGallera
Brgy. Baliok
Brgy. Bucana
Brgy. Catalunan Grande
Brgy. CatalunanPequio
Brgy. Dumoy
Brgy. Langub
Brgy. Ma-a
Brgy. Magtuod
Brgy. MatinaAplaya
Brgy. Matina Crossing
Brgy. Talomo Proper
Total
2ndCongressional District
Buhangin District
Brgy. Acacia
Brgy. Buhangin Proper
Brgy. Cabantian
Brgy. Callawa
Brgy. Communal
Brgy. Indangan
Brgy. Mandug
Brgy. Pampanga
Brgy. Sasa
Brgy. Tigatto
Brgy. Waan
Sub-total
Bunawan District
Brgy. Bunawan Proper
Brgy. Gatungan
Brgy. Ilang
Brgy. Lasang
Brgy. Mahayag
Brgy. Mudiang
Brgy. Panacan
Brgy. San Isidro
Brgy. Tibungco
Sub-total
Paquibato District
Brgy. Colosas
Brgy. Fatima
Brgy. Lumiad
Brgy. Mabuhay
Brgy. Malabog
Brgy. Mapula
Brgy. Paalum
Brgy. Pandaitan
Brgy. Paquibato Proper
Brgy. Paradise Embac
Brgy. Salapawan
Brgy. Sumimao
Spring
Deep
Well
Shallow
Well
Total
7
9
4
3
4
2
31
29
36
3
69
36
9
4
3
4
36
2
3
100
1
4
5
1
4
5
3
3
4
2
4
4
1
1
2
2
20
1
16
3
10
2
8
40
1
4
21
4
7
11
1
4
10
63
1
4
1
6
4
2
1
1
3
1
4
3
19
4
2
2
1
3
5
4
4
25
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
4
6
27
3
3
36
1
0
0
4
30
25
102
5
5
39
2
3
3
7
34
31
129
1
1
4
2
2
1
4
4
1
3
21
4
3
2
1
4
4
1
3
22
1
1
1
-
1
1
1
-
4
3
1
2
9
1
2
1
4
1
3
1
1
-
1
-
4
3
1
2
9
2
3
1
4
1
1
3
Total
29
Spring
Deep
Well
Shallow
Well
Total
0
47
3
145
3
195
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
1
29
48
3
1
3
1
16
1
107
1
14
12
16
27
70
1
1
4
2
1
43
60
19
1
31
1
16
1
181
2
1
1
1
5
8
5
1
4
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
47
1
1
4
1
7
1
1
1
1
1
4
9
2
1
1
1
6
9
5
1
5
1
4
2
1
2
4
3
5
1
3
3
3
63
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
9
4
4
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
14
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
19
1
1
1
3
5
2
1
1
5
5
19
5
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
6
5
2
41
3
-
3
-
Total
2
36
83
30
Spring
Deep
Well
Shallow
Well
Total
7
3
1
2
1
4
2
20
3
3
7
3
4
2
1
4
2
23
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
6
2
1
2
6
4
3
3
36
5
5
2
3
3
1
6
2
1
2
6
4
3
8
41
137
215
78
292
221
516
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
110
149
1
1
17
20
1
3
1
1
2
8
71
117
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
16
198
286
Total
4
1
4
5
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
1
37
31
Table 1.16 DCWD Served Barangays per Congressional District and Per Political District, July 2011
DISTRICT I
BARANGAYS
Poblacion District
Barangay 1-A
Barangay 2-A
Barangay 3-A
Barangay 4-A
Barangay 5-A
Barangay 6-A
Barangay 7-A
Barangay 8-A
Barangay 9-A
Barangay 10-A
Barangay 11-B
Barangay 12-B
Barangay 13-B
Barangay 14-B
Barangay 15-B
Barangay 16-B
Barangay 17-B
Barangay 18-B
Barangay 19-B
Barangay 20-B
Barangay 21-C
Barangay 22-C
Barangay 23-C
Barangay 24-C
Barangay 25-C
Barangay 26-C
Barangay 27-C
Barangay 28-C
Barangay 29-C
Barangay 30-C
Barangay 31-D
Barangay 32-D
Barangay 33-D
Barangay 34-D
Barangay 35-D
Barangay 36-D
Barangay 37-D
Barangay 38-D
Barangay 39-D
Barangay 40-D
Talomo District
Bago Aplaya
Bago Gallera
Baliok
Bucana
Catalunan Grande
Catalunan Pequeo
Dumoy
Langub
Maa
Magtuod
Matina Aplaya
Matina Crossing
Matina Pangi
Talomo Poblacion
Source: EDP Department, DCWD
DISTRICT II
BARANGAYS
Agdao District
Agdao Proper
Centro San Juan
Gov. Paciano Bangoy
Gov. Vicente Duterte
Tomas Monteverde
Lapu-Lapu
Leon Garcia Sr.
Rafael Castillo
San Antonio
Ubalde
Wifredo Aquino
Buhangin District
Buhangin Poblacion
Cabantian
Communal
Indangan
Pampanga
Sasa
Tigatto
Waan
Angliongto
Vicente Hizon
DISTRICT III
BARANGAYS
Toril District
Bangkas Heights
Bato
Crossing Bayabas
Daliao
Lizada
Lubogan
Marapangi
Toril Poblacion
Bunawan District
Alejandro Navarro (Lasang)
Bunawan Poblacion
Ilang
Panacan
Tibungco
Calinan District
Biao Joaquin
Calinan Poblacion
Dacudao
Lacson
Riverside
Talomo River
Wangan
Tugbok District
Bago Oshiro
Biao Guianga
Los Amigos
Mintal
Sto. Nio
Tacunan
Tugbok Poblacion
Ula
Marilog District
Marilog Poblacion
Baguio District
Gumalang
Malagos
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Address
Licanan, Lasang, Bunawan, D.C.
Matina Islacom Station, Matina, D.C.
Brgy. Tibungco, D.C.
Brgy. Calinan, D.C.
St. John 76-A, Bucana, D.C.
Talisay Ext., Zone 2, Dumanlas, Buhangin, D.C.
Lot 22, Blk. 3, Ph. 7, Ecoland Subd., D.C.
Lot 19, Blk. 17, Bajada Road, D.C.
Monteverde Corner Lizada St., Agdao D.C.
Wesson Suites Compound, R. Castillo St., Agdao D.C.
Airport Road, Brgy. Sasa, D.C.
Brgy. Aplaya, D.C.
GMA Cmpd., JP. Laurel Ave., Bajada, D.C.
Aplaya, Davao City
Upper Bayabas, Toril, D.C.
Sto. Nio2, Millenium Vill., D.c.
Brgy. Buhangin, D.C.
Km. 5, Brgy. Buhangin, D.C.
Marasigan Bldg., Bolton St., D.C.
Apo View Hotel, Camus St., D.c.
Catalunan Grande, Talomo Dist., D. C.
Catitipan Buhangin, D.C.
Amber St.,RGA Vill., Bangoy, D.C.
Davao Airport, D.C.
Along Quirino Ave., D.C.
Durian Hotel Bldg., J.P. Laurel ave., D.C.
# 143 Jaruda Rd., Tulip Drive, Matina. D.C.
Socorro Village,Diversion Rd., Brgy. Panacan, D.C.
Gaisano Mall of Davao, JP. Laurel Ave., D.C.
Gaisano Ilustre, Ilustre St., D.C.
89 Jacinto St., D.C.
JP. Laurel Ave., D.c.
Orchid St., Juna Subd., Matina, D.C.
Lacson Davao City
Brgy. Alejandra Navarro (Lasang), D.C.
Monark Compound JP. Laurel Ave., D.C.
De Guzman St., D.C.
Unit 17, Jireh Land, Maa Riverside, D.C.
Torres St., Brgy. Maa, D.C.
Lower Dampa, Brgy. Magtuod,Talomo Dist., D.C.
Brgy. Mandug, Buhangin Dist., D.C.
Roxas Ave., cor. CM Recto St., D.C.
10 San Miguel Vill. Brgy. Matina, D.C.
Matina Shrine, Davao Day-inn Plaza Hotel
R. Castillo St., Agdao, D.C.
Airport Road, Brgy. Sasa, D.C.
Diversion Rd., Brgy. Panacan, D.C.
National Rd., Brgy. Sasa, D.C.
Mercure hotel JP. Laurel Ave., D.C.
Catalunan Grande, Talomo Dist., D.C.
33
Particular
MINTAL
MONTEV (MN-NO-011)
MONTEVERDE
NCMALL (MN-NI-010)
OBALDE (MN-NI-010)
OBRERO (MN-NO-009)
ORANGE GROVE BUHANGIN
P11_2K5_ADD_MD_BROKEN SHIRE 8 DAVAO CITY
P11_2K5_ADD_MD_SASA
P11_MARAHAN
P11_POBLACION BUNAWAN
P11_Titogop
P11_276-A
P11_APLAYA DAVAO
P11_Bago Aplaya
P11_Bodbod
P11_Matina Aplaya Road
P11_Purok 18 Upper Mintal
P11_Sto. Nio
P11_Ulas Proper
P11_BUHANGIN 3
P11_EPOL
P11_GAISANO MALL DAVAO
P11_VICTORIA PLAZA
P9EXT_M DAVAO B
PANGI-(MN-NO-007)
Phase 11_CO_ Metro Davao3
Phase 11_CQ_ Metro Davao
Phase 11_CQ_ Metro Davao
POHAS (MR11_0006)
ROYAL MANDAYA HOTEL
SANDAW (MN-NO-005)
SASA 2
SASA X
SASA (MN-NO-004)
SMDVAO (MN-NI-005)
TALOMO (MN-NO-002) - Metro Davao
TALOMO
TIBUNGCO
TIGATTO (MN-NO-049)
TORIL X
TORRES (MR11_0001)
Address
Brgy. Road, Bago Oshiro Mintal D.C.
Tan-Yu Bldg., Monteverde cor. Lizada St., D.C.
Monteverde, Corner Lizada St., D.C.
NCCC Mall, McArthur Highway, D.C.
Brgy. Obalde, D.C.
Vinzon St., Obrero, D.C.
Buhangin, D.C.
Sasa, Davao City
Marahan, Davao city
Brgy. Bunawan, Davao City
Malamba, Marilog Davao City
Bonifacio St., D.C.
Talomo Dist., D.C.
Buhisan St., Brgy. Tibungco, D.C.
Davao City
Davao City
Brgy. Marilog, 3rd Dist., D.C.
Brgy. Talomo, D.C.
Brgy. San Nicolas, Buhangin, D.C.
Davao City
Davao City
Torres St., Brgy. Poblacion 9-A, D.C.
Ulas Proper, Talomo Dist., D.C.
Purok 7, Cabantian, D.C.
Brgy. Puan, D.C.
Purok 2, Brgy. Tugbok, D.C.
#412 Narra St., Brgy. 30-C, D.C.
Royal Mandaya Hotel, Palma Hill St., D.C.
Brgy. Sandawa, Davao City
Km. 11, Sasa, D.C.
Hizon Cmpd., Brgy. Pampanga, D.C.
Beach side Resort, Bo. Pampanga, Sasa, D.C.
SM Davao, Quimpo Blvd., D.C.
Diversion Rd., Bangkal, D.C.
Brgy. Ilang, Tibungco, D.c.
Tigatto, Davao City
Toril Davao City
Torres St., Brgy. Poblacion 9-A, D.C.
Address
R. Magsaysay Ave. Cor. Lizada St.
Datu Salumay, Davao City
Brgy. Sirawan, Toril, D.C.
PLDT Toril Branch, Saavedra St., Brgy. Poblacion, Toril
Lasang, Davao City
Elenita Heights, Davao City
Brgy. Poblacion, Baguio Dist., D.C.
Brgy. Poblacion, Malabog, D.C.
34
Particular
4503 PILTEL-LANANG
4514 DAVAO-CABANTIAN
4515 DAVAO-VILLA MARGARITA
4539 DAVAO-PUAN
4564 DAVAO-TIMES BEACH
4571 DAVAO CITY-STO. NIO
4826 DAVAO CITY-LOS AMIGOS
5108 DAVAO-INDANGAN
5115 DAVAO TAMUGAN
5149 DAVAO-GUIANGA
5185 DAVAO-PANORAMA
5401 WATERFRONT DAVAO
5402 DAVAO CITY-R. CASTILLO
5450 PILTEL MAHAYAG
5465 DAVAO-DACUDAO
5901 PILTEL-MATINA
5902 DAVAO CHIMES PLDT
5941 ATENEO DE DAVAO
5945 DAVAO-USP
6475 DAVAO-PLDT MAA
9408 ABS-CBN DAVAO
A01 DAVAO-PONCE (FORMERLY DAVAO METROBANK)
A07 DAVAO-SHRINE
A09 DAVAO-SASA
A14 DAVAO-TORIL
A18 DAVAO-LANANG
A43 DAVAO CITY-ECOLAND
A54 CALINAN
A58 DAVAO-BUHANGIN
A60 DAVAO-MATINA APLAYA
A62 DAVAO-ULAS
A73 DAVAO-AGDAO
A74 DAVAO-DACUDAO (FORMERLY MABINI)
A83 ILUSTRE (NEW HOTEL)
A84 MINTAL
A85 TIBUNGCO
A88 DAVAO-JP. LAUREL
A92 DAVAO-MAA
A95 BUNAWAN
A96 DAVAO-CATALUNAN GRANDE
A97 DAVAO-CATITIPAN
A98 MANDUG
A99 DAVAO-PANACAN
BONIFACIO-BANGOY (PLDT POLE)
D11 DAVAO-DUMOY
D12 DAVAO-DVP VILLAGE
D13 DAVAO CITY GOLF CLUB
D14 DAVAO-BANGKAL
D15 DAVAO-TORIL 2
D16 DAVAO-OSMEA PARK
D17 DAVAO-RECTO
D18 DAVAO-JACINTO
D20 DAVAO-MONTEVERDE
D77 DAVAO-BACACA
D78 DAVAO-OBRERO
Address
Brgy. Pampanga, Lanang, D.C.
Cabantian Rd., Buhangin, D.C.
Kwik Kwei Engr. Cpd. JP Laurel St., Bajada, D.C.
Purok 16, Sitio Durian Puan, D.C.
National Highway, Times Beach, Matina Aplaya, D.C.
Sto. Nio, Brgy. Bago Gallera, D.C.
Tugbok, Los Amigos, D.C.
Purok Sta. Cruz, Indangan Proper, D.C.
Before DOLE Office, Brgy. Tamugan, D.C.
Purok 1, Brgy. Manuel Guianga, Tugbok Dist., D.C.
Brgy. Panorama, D.C.
Km. 7, Drive Barrio, Pampanga, D.C.
Aquamars, R. Castillo St., Agdao
Brgy. Bunawan, Davao City
Brgy. Dacudao, Calinan Dist., D.C.
PILTEL Office, Matina D.C.
Post Fronting Chimes Store, Sales St., D.C.
Ateneo De Davao university Campus, D.C.
University of South Eastern Philippines, Trade School Drive, D.C.
PLDT Maa, D.C.
ABS-CBN Office, Shrine Hills Matina, D.C.
Lot 172-B, D Ponce St., Brgy. Fatima 24-C, D.C.
Shrine Hill, Matina, D.C.
Km. 9 Doa Salud Subd., Sasa, D.C.
Lot 6 Blk 38, Barrio Bayabas Crossing Toril, D.C.
Mercure Hotel, J.P. Laurel Ave., Lanang, D.C.
Acacia St., near Ecoland Subd., D.c.
Pinano St., Poblacion Calinan, D.C.
Lot 213 Buhangin Rd., D.C.
Matina Aplaya (near Lanzona Subd.), D.C.
PLDT Village, Bo. Talomo, D.C.
Banco Filipino Bldg., Dacudao Avenue cor. Lapu-lapu St., Agdao,
D.C.Rd., (near Flyover), D.C.
J.P. Laurel Cor. Buhangin
JS Gaisano Mall, Ilustre St., cor. Gen. Luna St., D.C.
San Francisco St. cor. Champaca St., Mintal, D.C.
Purok 3, Valdez Vill., Tibungco, D.C.
Billboard on top of Sychar Hotel, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, D.C.
South Villa Heights, Maa, D.C.
Davao-Agusan Highway, Barrio Bunawan, D.C.
Montemaria Poultry Farm, Catalunan Grande, D.C.
Diversion Rd., Brgy. Catitipan, D.C.
Water Tank, Palos Verdes Golf Course & Subd., Mandug, D.C.
PLDT Cmpd. National Highway, Panacan, D.C.
PLDT Pole at the cor. of Bonifacio & Bangoy St., D.C.
Austek Compound, McArthur Highway, Dumoy, D.C.
JVALL Bldg. McArthur Hi-way (Maa Crossing ), D.C.
Km. 3 Mc Arthur Highway, D.C.
McArthur Highway, Bangkal, D.C.
Sto. Cristo Corner Pasay St., Toril Dist., D.C.
Luna Bldg. San Pedro Cor. Quimpo Blvd., D.C.
imperial Bldg., C.M. Recto Ave., D.C.
Mabini cor. Araullo St., D.C.
PBCOM Bldg., Monteverde Cor. Bangoy St., D.C.
San Roque Aley, Garcia Hts., Bajada, D.C.
Opal St., obrero, D.C.
35
Particular
DAVAO-BUHANGIN
DAVAO-PUAN
E74 PDCP TOWER DAVAO
ILUSTRE-JS GAISANO MALL (PLDT POLE)
J16 DAVAO MSC
K28 INAWAYAN
K54 DAVAO SHRINE SMART OFFICE
L29 GRAND MEN SENG HOTEL
L31 SM DAVAO
P72 APO VIEW HOTEL DAVAO
P89 ROYAL MANDAYA HOTEL
P91 GAISANO CITY MALL DAVAO
P92 VICTORIA PLAZA DAVAO
P93 JS GAISANO DAVAO
QUIRINO-DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL (JOINT POLE)
QUIRINO-THE VENUE (PLDT POLE)
R54 DAVAO-HOLY CROSS
R73 DAVAO-EDEN NATURE PARK
V02 DAVAO-TAGAKPAN
V36 ASAHE BLDG.
V37 FLORES TAILOR SHOP
V38 PLDT PONCIANO
V39 LAPANDAY (Formely RCBC RECTO,DAVAO)
V41 DAVAO-BARACATAN
V48 SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL
X150 UNION GALVA STEEL
X1561 DAVAO-SUMIFRU MAIN OFFICE
X1570 DAVAO CITY
Z96 DAVAO-TAMAYONG
Address
Lot 213, Buhangin Rd., D.C.
Purok 16, Sitio Durian, Puan, D.C.
J.P. Laurel Ave., D.C.
in front of JS Gaisano Mall, ilustre, D.C.
PLDT Compound, Ponciano St., D.C.
InawayanProper, Davao-Digos Highway, D.C.
Shrine Hill, Matina, D.C.
Grand Men Seng Hotel, D.C.
SM Department Store, D.C.
Legaspi St., corner Bonifacio St., D.C.
C. Bangoy corner Palma Gil St., D.C.
J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, D.C.
J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, D.C.
JS Gaisano Mall, Ilustre St., D.C.
Center Island in front of Davao Doctor's Hospital, D.C.
Jacinto Ext., cor. Quirino Ave., D.C.
Sta. Ana Ave., cor. De Guzman St., D.C.
Tagakpan Proper, Tugbok Dist., D.C.
Asahe Bldg., San Pedro St., D.C.
Merco, Rizal cor. Bolton St., D.C.
PLDT Ponciano, D.C.
Lapanday Agri, Mandug, D.C.
Purok 6, Baracatan, Toril, D.C.
in front of JJRZ Beach Resort, Times Beach, Matina Aplaya, D.C.
Ilang Davao City
Sumifru Corp., Brgy. Tibungco, D.C.
Upper Sirib, Brgy. Sirib, D.C.
Address
(Lagare Property), Brgy. Road, Sitio Basak, Poblacion, Mintal,
D.C. Blvd., D.C.
P. Reyes St., Quimpo
E. Quirino, Davao City
Carinosa corner Balitaw St., Matina, D.C.
Brgy. Cabantian, Buhangin, D.C.
Carlos P. Garcia National Rd., Buhangin, D.C.
Brgy. Crossing Bayabas, D.C.
SM Davao, Quimpo Blvd., D.C.
Arrozal Pension House, Bacaca Rd., El Rio Subd., Brgy. 19, D.C.
796 Tigatto, Buhangin Dist., D.C.
# 85 New Visayas, Brgy. 74-A Matina, D.C.
Mamay Rd., Vincent Hts. Subd., Brgy. Angliongto, D.C.
AIRPORT RD., Sasa, D.C.
University Avenue, Juna Subd., Matina, D.C.
368 Padre Gomez St., D.C.
Villa Abrille St., D.C.
Bangoy St., D.C.
Ubalde Subd., Brgy. Ubalde, D.C.
Roxas Blvd. cor. CM Recto Ave., D.C.
Barrio Lasang, D.C.
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Particular
DAVAO-TUGBOK
WATERFRONT INSULAR HOTEL
DAV_ECOLAND
DAV_MARFORI
DAV_MAA3
DAV_MARFORI 2
DAV_BUHANGIN 2
MATINA RS
DAVAO_DUMOY (COMMANDANTE PROP)
DAV714_DAV_BAGO GALLERA 1
DAV707_DAVMALABOG
DAV_DUMOY_Davao Del Sur (DAV718)
DAVAO-TORIL
DAV_OBRERO
DAV_BAGO APLAYA
DAVAO-MAA2 (Ang's Lot)
X DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL
DAV_MATINA
DAV_PUAN
Brgy. Sirawan
DAV_MANDUG
DAV_ATENEO MATINA
DAV_Elheights (DAV609)
DAV_Toril2 (DAV613)
DAVAO_P3_12 (Cruz Property)
Brgy. Baguio Proper
DAVAO_BUNAWAN (MERALCO PROPERTY)
DAVAO_003
DAVAO_010
DAVAO_011
MNR3_5
DAVAO_CATALUNAN
GAISANO MALL
NCCC MALL, MAA
NCCC MALL, UYANGUREN
VITORIA MALL
SANTIAGO'S LOT
ALZATE'S LOT
TEFASCO'S LOT
DAVAO_012
DAV_MAHAYAG 801
DAV_MATINA 8 EX DAV_MATINA CROSSING 801
DAV_PANACAN 801
APO VIEW MDAV957
Davao Medical Center-MDAV971
DAV_OBRERO3-MDAV721
DAV_SASA2-DAV711
DAV715_DAV_BAGO GALLERA2
DAV_DAVAO801 - MDAV722
DAV_PIER
DAV_MATINA2
DAVAO_CATALUNANPEQ WELLSPRING SUBD.
DAV_LANANG
DAV_TORIL 4
DAVAO_CALINAN (PRINSIPE PROPERTY)
Address
Brgy. Tugbok, D.C.
Lanang Rd., D.C.
Ecoland, D.C.
Blk. 4, Lot 3, Silver St., Mineral Vill., Bajada, D.C.
Purok 10, AGT Bldg., Nacilla Maa, D.C.
Rizal Memorial College Cmpd. Lopez Jaena St., D.C.
Rizal Medical Center Cmpd., JP. Laurel cor. Dumanlas Ave.,
Greenfield
Existing Sun Cellular
Relay, Matina Shrine, D.C.
Km. 10 Aplaya, Talomo Dist., D.C.
Bago Gallera, Talomo Dist., D.C.
Brgy. Malabog, Paquibato Dist., D.C.
Brgy. Baliok, D.C.
Davao City
52 Molave St., Palm Village, Brgy. 20-B, Bajada, D.C.
Brgy. Bago Aplaya, D.C.
Brgy. Magtuod, Dampa, Talomo, D.C.
Quirino St., Cor. Mt. Apo St., D.C.
Telstar St., GSIS Subd. McArthur Hi-way, Matina, D.C.
Bago Aplaya, Talomo, D.C.
Toril Dist., D.C.
Palos Verdes Golf Club, Brgy. Mandug, D.C.
#3 Juna Ave., H= Juna Subd., Matina, D.C.
Duyan Rd., Brgy. Catalunan Grande, D.C.
Virgin Delos Remedios, Brgy. Lubogan, D.C.
Carlos P. Garcia National Rd., Panacan, D.C.
Baguio Dist., D.C.
Gonzaga St., Bunawan, D.C.
JP. Laurel Ave., Lanang, D.C.
Gov. Sales St., Brgy. 27, D.C.
Cabaguio Ave., Agdao, D.C.
Ecoland Phase 1, Matina, D.C.
Seminary Rd., Brgy. Catalunan Grande, Talomo Dist.,D.C.
Jose P. Laurel St., D.C.
Gen. McArthur Highway, Maa, D.C.
R. Magsaysay Ave., D.C.
Jose P. Laurel St., D.C.
Km. 12, Sasa, D.C.
San Miguel, Bangkal, D.C.
Ilang Agri Industrial Estate Corp., D.C.
Buhangin Rd. Cor. Ladislawa Rd., D.C.
Mahayag, Bunawan, D.C.
Matina Crossing, D.C.
Panacan, D.C.
Gen. Luna cor. Duterte St., D.C.
Rizal Medical Center Cmpd., JP. Laurel cor. Dumanlas Ave., D.C.
Lapu-Lapu St. Cor. Bangoy Agdao, D.C.
Km. 9, Brgy. Sasa, D.C.
Bago Gallera, D.C.
National Road of 109-Piapi Quezon Boulevard
Km. 10, Doa Salud Subd., D.C.
Brgy. Matina Aplaya, D.C.
Wellspring Subd., Catalunan Pequeo, D.c.
Brgy. Angliongto, Lanang, D.C.
Purok 9, Brgy. Calinan, D.C.
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Particular
DAVAO_TIBUNGCO (DELES PROPERRTY)
DAV_PAMPANGA 801
DAV_MATINAGSIS AGL & Sons Inc.
DAV_CATALUNAN GRANDE 801
DAV_COMMUNAL 801
DAV_MAGTUOD 801
DAV_ECOLAND 3
DAV_SANDAWA
DAV_SASA 801
DAV_STO. NIO 801
DAV_TALOMO 801
DAV_TORIL 3
DAVAO_MAA 1 (COVINGTON PROPERTY)
XGAISANOSOUTH
DAV_MAA 4
3G_DAVAO_MAA 2 (Ang Property)
3G_DAV_ELHEIGHTS_Lydia Ingle
3G_MNR2_BABUDE PROPERTY
3G_DAV_BAGO APLAYA
3G_DAV_TIGATTO
3G_DAVAO_005 Davao Doctor's Bldg.
3G_DAV_MARFORI
Source : National Telecommunications Commission, XI
Address
Km. 19 Purok 5, San Juan, Brgy. Tibungco, D.C.
54-A Falcata St. Novatierra Villages, Lanang, D.C.
McArthur Highway, Brgy. 74-A, Matina, D.C.
Sitio Toril, Catalunan Grande, Talomo Dist., D.C.
Communal Road, Buhangin Dist., D.C.
Purok 46, Kapundok Alvarez Compound, Ma-a, D.C.
Progress Bldg. Back of Jergo 4x4 Shop, Quimpo Ave., Matina,
Sandawa McArthurD.C.
Highway, Matina, D.C.
Diversion Road, Relocation, Panacan, D.C.
Evergreen St., Brgy. Sto. Nio Mintal, Tugbok Dist., D.C.
Diversion Road, Bangkal, D.C.
Macleod St., Brgy. Toril Poblacion, Toril Dist.,D.C.
P-7, Sto. Nio Subd., Brgy. Maa, D.C.
Ilustre St., Davao City
Purok 44, Maraon Cmpd., D.C.
Maa Road, Sitio Bugac, Brgy. Maa, D.C.
Lydia Ingle, Duyan Rd., Brgy. Catalunan Grande, D.C.
Ferriols Compound, Brgy. Toril, D.C.
APO Golf Club, Brgy. Bago Aplaya, Talomo Dist., |D.C.
Brgy. Tigatto, Buhangin, D.C.
E. Quirino Ave., D.C.
Pertila Valeroso, Circumferential Rd., Brgy. 19-B, D.C.
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Davao City operates on a flexible market-oriented economy where the private investments
are encouraged by the government to address the current needs of the population. The
resilience of the government continually opens doors of opportunities to investors from micro
to large-scale enterprises.
a. Revenue Sources
Records show that Davao City has a steadily growing economy due to various factors that
contribute to the influx of investments such as the provision of infrastructure support and
utilities, investment incentives, land area commensurate to the needs of investors, and
human resource to serve the employment requirements of establishments and sound peace
and order situation.
Revenue sources of Davao City are from establishments and activities ranging from micro to
large-scale enterprises covering agriculture, commerce and trade, industry and tourism.
These major sectors of the economy operate by pouring investments that continue to grow
annually in number and capitalization.
Having an annual growth rate of 15.98 percent from 2006 to 2010 in terms of capitalization
of micro, small, medium and large-scale establishments or a total of P 182 billion in 2010
from P 109.0 billion in 2006, revenues also proved to increase annually. Commerce and
trade posted an annual growth rate of 3.81 percent in revenues for the same period while
industries registered 6.12 percent.
Business Bureau recorded the number of establishments in 2006 at 24,638 which rose to
29,542 in 2010. The annual growth rate was computed at 4.70 percent which covers all
categories in terms of capitalization.
The implication of the continual pouring in of investments to the economy of the City
highlights the healthy business environment where revenues are sure to come in.
b. Employment
The total number of employees recorded by the Business Bureau was 179,277 in 2010 for
all the categories of establishments.
The annual growth rate from 2006 to 2010 was posted at 25.14 percent wherein 30.01
percent came from firms under the micro category translating to 129,800 employees or
72.40 percent of the total number, followed small-scale establishments covering 16.46
percent, medium-scale at 6.19 percent and large-scale at 4.96 percent.
The growth rate for the period 2006 to 2010 for small, medium and large-scale categories
are 17.26 percent, 17.11 percent and 25.72 percent, respectively. The growth rate for the
same period is high due to the annual rise in number to almost double every year from 2008
to 2010.
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The 179,277 declared employees of business establishments comprise only 29.74 percent
of the total employed population of the city.
c. Average Family and Expenditure vis-a-vis Poverty Level
According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), the average income for a
family of six was pegged at P166,000.00 in 2009 compared to P135, 000.00 in 2006,
posting a growth rate of 22.9 percent during the period. On the other hand, the annual family
expenditure was noted at P142,000.00 in 2009, depicting an increase of 23.5 percent
compared to that of P115, 000.00 in 2006. Generally, it can be said that in Davao Region, a
family has an average annual savings of P24,000.00.
The poverty incidence in Davao Region was 25.6 percent in 2009. This means that for every
100 families in Davao Region, almost 26 are considered poor with income below the poverty
threshold of P102,240 per annum or an annual per capita threshold of P17,040.00. In 2006,
poverty incidence in all areas was 26.2 percent. The annual family poverty threshold then
was set at P80, 804 or P13, 469 per person.
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Level
Public
Private
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85
Pre-school
Elementary
Secondary
12
Tertiary
Vocational/Technical
2
Total
60
District II
Pre-school
Elementary
91
Secondary
20
Tertiary
Vocational/Technical
Total
111
District III
Pre-school
Elementary
149
Secondary
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Tertiary
6
Vocational/Technical
2
Total
195
TOTAL
366
Source: Department of Education, City Schools Division
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31
68
223
57
27
7
23
114
25
10
2
9
46
383
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The city hosts the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), one of the largest public
medical centers in the country. The SPMC maintains a psychiatric hospital also known as
the Davao Mental Hospital. The city operates the Paquibato District Hospital, the only public
hospital in the city aside from the SPMC. The city has one birthing home (Tibungco Lying-In)
and one district hospital (Paquibato District Hospital). Other health facilities include:
Dispensary, Animal Bite Center, Medico-Legal, Chest Center-PPMD, Reproductive Health &
Wellness Center, Laboratory and Dental Division.
Table 1.19 Summary of Health Facilities, by Category of Ownership, Davao City, 2012
Category
Public
Private
Number
171
16
1
1
1
1
14
5
5
4
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Social Welfare
Day Care services are provided in 175 barangays of the city. On the average, each of the
served barangay has about 3 day care facilities. There were at least 7 residential centers
maintained by the city that provide services for abused female children, women and children
who are victims of violence, male children needing special protection, mentally challenged
male children and youth, male children in conflict with the law, male and female adult drug
dependents, and abandoned male and female senior citizens.
Other welfare centers in the city are managed by the DSWD Regional Field Office XI. These
include those that serve women aged 18-59 years old who are in difficult circumstances,
children aged 16-18 years old who are in conflict with the law, and abandoned children aged
0-6 years old.
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Table 1.20 Social Welfare Facilities, Services and Clientele, 2012, Davao City
Facilities
Day care
Center-based
Home-based
Residential
Centers
BalayDangupa
n-Crisis
Intervention
Center
Number
643
Services
Day care
Paginhawaan
Drop-In Center
LingapCenter
LamdagsaKab
ataan
Organization/
Service Provider
Children 3-5
years old
LGU
Staff
Compliment
553
90
10
Residential
care, case
mgt, family life
& education,
counselling,
educational
assistance,
self & social
enhancement
Sidlakan
Women Crisis
Center
Group Home
for Girls
Type of
Clientele
Protection &
rehabilitation
of women in
especially
difficult
circumstance;
temporary
substitute
home care
Residential
care, case
mgt, family life
& education,
counselling,
educational
assistance,
self & social
enhancement
Residential
care, case
mgt, family life
& education,
counselling,
educational
assistance,
self & social
enhancement
Residential
care, case
mgt, family life
& education,
counselling,
educational
assistance,
self & social
enhancement
Abused
female
children
LGU
1 nurse
1 psychologist
5 social workers
6 house parents
2 guards
1 admin asst
Victims of
violence
against
women
LGU
3 social workers
5 house parents
2 admin asst
2 guards
DSWD RFO
XI
15 staff
- center head
- social workers
- house parents
Male
children
needing
special
protection
LGU
2 social workers
8 house parents
1 admin staff
Mentallychallenged
male
children &
youth
LGU
2 social workers
3 house parents
1 admin asst
5 admin staff
Male
children in
conflict with
law awaiting
court
disposition of
their cases
LGU
3 social workers
7 house parents
2 admin staff
1 driver
Women in
especially
difficult
circumstanc
es 18-59
years old
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Facilities
Regional
Rehabilitation
Center for the
Youth
Reception and
Study Center
for Children
Davao City
Treatment and
Rehabilitation
Centre for
Drug
Dependents
(DCTRCDD)
Co Su Gian
Center for the
Elderly
Number
Type of
Clientele
Organization/
Service Provider
Staff
Compliment
Homelife,
productivity,
educational,
spiritual,
socio-cultural
& recreational,
dietetics,
medical /
dental &
judicial liaison
services
Children in
conflict with
the law bet.
16-18 y.o.
committed
by the courts
of justice
DSWD RFO
XI
23 staff
- center head
- social workers
- psychologist
- nurse
- house parents
Social,
homelife,
health,
educational
and training
services
Abandoned /
foundling,
neglected or
involuntary
committed,
surrendered
or voluntary
committed
children 0-6
y.o.
Male &
female
adults drug
dependents
DSWD RFO
XI
30 staff
- center head
- nurse
- teacher
- social
workers
- caregivers
- admin
support staff
LGU
6 plantilla
personnel
2 detailed-in
personnel
49 contract-ofservice
LGU
4 social workers
5 house parents
4 admin staff
Services
Residential
care, family
life, education
and
counseling,
rehabilitation
services
Residential
care, case
mgt, self &
social
enhancement
services
Male &
female minor
Abandoned
male and
female
elderly
Total
653
Sources: City Social Services and Development Office, Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
for Drug Dependents, Department of Social Welfare RFO XI
Housing
Davao City is addressing its peoples housing needs in conformity with the Urban
Development Housing Act or RA 7279. It has an approved Shelter Code and is currently
implementing housing programs, such as provision of loan assistance to qualified
community associations to acquire their own relocation sites, the Localized Community
Mortgage Program, and provision of resettlement sights, among others. The City has total of
11 resettlement sites. Of the 11 resettlement sited, 9 were acquired through purchase and
three were from donations received in 1996, 1999 and 2009. The city likewise encouraged
private developers to allocate socialized housing units in their land and housing
development ventures in the city.
Like any other urban centers in the country, the city continues to face threats to its peace
and security from common criminality, insurgency and in more recent years, terrorism which
are in most cases, instigated by foreign-based groups. These threats are being addressed
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by the police and the Philippine armed forces, with support from units providing fire
prevention services (public and private), security services (public and private) and jail
management services. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has 12 Police Stations (PS), 25
Police Outposts/ COMPAC (Community Public Assistance Center), and three Operating
Units namely; Public Safety Command Unit, Mobile Patrol Group, and Traffic Group. It has
also one Fire District, a major component of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) with 11
sub-station strategically spread-out in the three (3) Congressional Districts. Davao City has
also its Public Safety Command Center (PSCC) serves as a Traffic Monitoring Center
equipped with the most advanced and state-of-the-art traffic monitoring facilities and serves
as command center of the citys security surveillance. The citys Communication and
Emergency Response Center or Central 911 serves as a place for a centralized control for
all the emergency calls in the city concerning law enforcement, fire and medical emergency,
search and rescue and K9 unit for security concerns. Three (3) satellite stations were also
constructed at Sasa, Calinan and Toril accommodate citizens needing emergency response
residing in far-flung barangays.
The city has several outdoor and indoor sports facilities. Majority of outdoor facilities,
particularly basketball courts, are provided by the city. Except for the Almendras Gym which
the city owns, other sports and recreation facilities requiring large investments are provided
by the private sector. Majority of these sports and recreation facilities are concentrated in its
central business district and suburbs. But almost all the barangays in the city have covered
courts which are used for various sports activities and at times serve as venues for
assemblies and evacuation centers, among others. Public and private schools also have
sports facilities like gymnasiums, track ovals and courts. The city until now, however, does
not have a modern sports complex, with complete facilities that could host national and
international sports events.
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Residential Use
Residential areas make up 3.44% or 8,382 hectares of the citys total area. Highdensity residential area is concentrated in the CBD and urban centers where real
estate values are relatively high and land utilization maximized. Within and
surrounding the CBD are low density subdivisions that still have a considerable area
for development such as Juna Subdivision, Insular Village, Ladislawa Village among
others. Midrise residential buildings have been constructed in the past ten years
particularly in the vicinities of Ecoland Subdivision, City Hall area and in the
Buhangin Area.
The developments of residential areas in the Central Business District have spilled
over to the adjacent districts of Talomo and Toril on the south and Buhangin-Agdao
on the north. The barangay with the biggest residential area is Talomo.
But settlements in the outlying barangays of the city remains marginal accounting
only 243 hectares.
Issues that affect the residential zones include the intrusion of commercial and
industrial types of uses. This generates complaints from the residents as it affects
the tranquil environment of the subdivisions. The continued undeveloped lots of
subdivisions continue to prevail as land banking and speculation from the private
owners are undertaken. This limits that available land as well as distorts the market
values of the available lands that contribute to the unaffordable land for residential
use. With the limited affordable residential lots, many households from the lower
income groups have resorted to informal settling or building their houses along buffer
zones along rivers and shorelines. This exposes them to geohazards brought about
by flooding and storm surges.
Various residential areas particularly along the major water systems of the city have
been affected by flash floods damaging property and claiming lives. Many informal
settlers living along these waterways have seen their houses washed away by the
strong currents whenever riverbanks overflow.
a.2
Commercial Use
The area occupied for commercial use is 0.65% or 1,583.32 hectares of the total
land area of the city. The Central Business District is the center of commerce and
trade, with commercial structures built along major roads and highways indicating a
ribbon type developmental pattern in the place. The commercial establishments
vary from generally small, medium and large commercial complexes. In the past ten
years the expansion of the commercial establishments in the areas of Matina,
Lanang and Buhangin was led by the construction of malls. These malls were
developed by local and Manila based companies. The introduction of two latest
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malls Abreeza and SM Lanang Premier points to the growing middle class of the
city as these mall target middle to high income groups as their main clients.
Many of the residences in the Central Business District are increasingly improved
into mixed use: residential building also provide commercial space to take
advantage of their prime location.
Commercial development has been concentrated along major roads of the city,
without proper mitigating measures have created packets of congestion during the
peak hours of traffic. The development of commercial zones along the Diversion
Road could increase the likelihood of road accidents since mitigation measures like
pedestrian walks and barriers have not been installed in the area. To mitigate the
conflicting uses of residential and commercial activities particularly in tourism related
activities, the city has enacted an anti nuisance ordinance that seeks to prevent the
intrusion of commercial activities especially noise pollution beyond their property
lines.
a.3
Industrial Use
Industrial use reached 853 hectares or 0.35 percent of its total land area for various
industries. There are 2,420 small to large scale industries of which 44.05% are in
Congressional District 1 while 36.16% are in District II and another 19.79% are in
District III. . Many large scale industries are along the coastal areas of Pampanga,
Sasa, Panacan, Tibungco and Bunawan. Industrial utilization in some parts of
Malagamot, Panacan have encroached to portion of Agricultural areas. This is
because of the favorable road infrastructure of the area and the presence of utilities
like three phase electric power which is one of the basic requirements for industries.
Some industrial allocated areas do not have the desired infrastructure and utilities
needed for industries.
A significant portion of industries of the city is into agro processing. Raw materials
from the agriculture sector such as fruits are processed into high value products.
While there is a slow growth in the utilization of the lands allotted for industrial use,
various manufacturing firms have been established. This creates more opportunities
for the local citizens in job generation.
The past trends on the utilization of industrial lands have been surpassed by the
rapid population growth necessitating the various rezoning of such for residential
purposes. Pockets of housing projects were established within the industrial zones
to provide residential land to those in need of housing. This situation could create
possible conflicts in the future. The disposal of industrial wastes remains a problem.
Issues on the dumping of untreated wastes into the rivers and other water bodies are
often raised by communities surrounding these manufacturing plants.
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a.4
Institutional Use
Institutional areas comprise 629 hectares or 0.26 percent of the citys total land area.
The existing institutions include government structures, churches/mosques, hospitals
and schools. City regional government offices are found mostly in the Poblacion and
in the major urban centers of the city. Most of the major educational institutions,
religious buildings, and military reservations are found in these areas as well.
Included in this category are special institutional uses which are intended for
orphanage, home for the aged, rehabilitation center, city jail and mental hospital
located in the urban areas of the city.
Expansion of institutional uses remains a problem in the CBD owing to the limited
size of lots. However, vertical development should be encouraged to maximize the
utilization of the land. Elementary and high schools can expand their classrooms by
having three storey building schools to accommodate other school activities like a
gymnasium or playground.
The expansion of some private educational and health facilities have created traffic
congestion in their surrounding areas because of the lack of parking spaces and
loading and unloading zones for public vehicles. More than often, these institutions
do not provide space for their clients who end up using public road space resulting to
traffic congestion.
a.5 Parks and Recreation
Parks and recreation uses occupied 61.73 hectares or 0.03 % of the citys total land
area. These include the Quezon Park in front of the City Hall Building; the nearby
Rizal Park and Osmea Park in the vicinity of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building;
the Freedom Park in front of the Ateneo de Davao University; and the famous
Magsaysay Park. Pocket parks are also found in some areas of the Central
Business District. The latest addition is the Peoples Park along Palma Gil Street. It is
the citys biggest park attraction where thousands of people flock daily.
There are still a number of undeveloped city owned parks. These parks lie idle
awaiting for funds to develop its needed infrastructures and facilities. Among these
parks are those in Toril and Calinan. The private sector for its part has developed
recreational facilities that incorporate the park concept in its development.
a.6 Infrastructure and Utilities
The infrastructure and utilities use makes up 209 hectares or 0.09 percent of the
citys total land area. These include the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal,
Davao City International Airport, Sta. Ana Wharf, Sasa Wharf, Daliao Fish Port and
other privately-owned sea ports and piers. This also includes other utilities such as
power substations, water system/reservoirs and Information communication
technologies/cellsites located in different districts of the city. The road network
totaling 7,901 hectares is already included in the area computed for the various land
uses it traverses.
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The road network of the city extends up to the upland areas of Marilog and
Paquibato districts. These are farm to road systems designed to provide better
access of farm produce to the markets in the lowlands. However, the roads are,
mostly of soil and gravel surface thus limiting its access during rainy seasons.
Furthermore, this situation forces the farmers of Paquibato to go directly to the
markets of Panabo City since there is better connectivity to their areas.
On the
urban situation, the residential areas are now being located at the Mintal Tugbok
area which is far from the CBD. The traffic generated by these areas converge in the
Matina area together with traffic coming from the Toril district. This results in traffic
congestion along the McArthur Highway in the Matina area. The same is true in the
Buhangin area where residential development is along a narrow road connecting
Buhangin and Tibungco. Traffic congestion is a regular occurrence in this area.
For the drainage systems in the urban area of the city, flashfloods continue to occur
in the residential and commercial areas whenever there is heavy downpour. The
current drainage systems that are combined systems for both wastewater and run-off
cannot cope with heavy precipitation. In the rural areas, overflows from the river
affect settlements usually informal along the riverbanks.
The situation is often
aggravated by the heavy siltation of our drainage systems because of the soil
erosion in the upland areas of the city. Human activities like agriculture and other
related activities like charcoal making has resulted to wide deforestation. With the
reduced vegetative growth in the steep slopes of the area, topsoil erosion occurs and
ends as silt in the river systems. In the urban areas, silt is mixed with garbage from
households impeding the flow of drainage canals that result to reduce capacity
during rains. Invert elevation of major storm drains outfall to the gulf are at mean sea
level or lower and for this reason discharge capacities depend on the tide level.
a.6
Agriculture Use
Davao Citys total developed agricultural land area is 73,086 hectares or 29.95
percent of the citys total land area. Sectoral studies show that out of this developed
agricultural land, 44,748.23 hectares is production area for crops excluding
plantations. The potential area for agricultural use could actually be greater than the
present figure as shrublands and grasslands can further offer potential for
agricultural use especially for fruit crops. These are most extensive in the districts of
Marilog and Paquibato. About 210 hectares are developed fishponds located mainly
in Tugbok and partly in Toril and Bunawan.
The terrain analysis conducted by the MGB provides guidance on the agriculture
practice suitability of the soil to protect the natural resources. It has provided areas
where tillage and non-tillage practices can be done. Moreover, mono cropping
practices are currently being discouraged by the city to avoid the use of harmful
chemicals that may affect the health of surrounding communities and groundwater.
Inefficient farm practices can still be observed in some areas.
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a.7
Forest
Forest areas are those covered with woody type of vegetation whether natural or
planted forest. This covers about 39,917 hectares or 16.36 percent of the citys total
land area. Natural forest is most extensive in Baguio, Marilog and Paquibato.
Forest especially production forest species continue to diminish as these are
harvested by communities for their use.
Some of the tree species are
indiscriminately harvested to make charcoal to be sold in the lowlands. Biodiversity
has not been considered a priority thus reforestation projects often only include one
or two species of hardwood which may not be beneficial for animals. Some forest
areas are also part of ancestral domains of the IP and may need management
programs for such. The forest land use plan of the city still needs to be crafted as
well as watershed plans for its numerous watersheds that will integrate the forest
management, land use and the ancestral domain sustainable development
protection plan.
The DENR has identified and delineated areas classified as Forestland or
Timberland which covers 147,548 hectares. The remaining 96,552 hectares are
classified as Alienable and Disposable.
a.9
Agro-Industrial
These areas occupied 168 hectares located in barangays Sirawan, and Binugao,
The dominant use in these areas are modern livestock farming with related facilities
and amenities.
The city exports meat products to other regions. The industrial farms generate
wastes that can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. In the
past years, some large farm operators have installed biogas systems to generate
gas for fuel for cooling and power. This has greatly reduced the amount of odours
and wastes from farms. With such technology, the hazards and pollution produced
by such activities will be reduced and allows more compatibility with other land uses
like residential area.
a.10 Grassland/Pasture
There are 116,832.08 hectares or 47.88 percent of the total land area identified as
grassland and shrubland. A computed area of 17,209 hectares is considered pasture
land as derived using the standard of one hectare per one cattle/carabao. Grassland
however, can offer potential for agriculture use which are most extensive in the
districts of Marilog and Paquibato.
a.11 Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Planned Unit Development comprised of 77 hectares. These are the existing
development of Rancho Palos Verdes which covers portion of barangays Indangan
and Mandug in Buhangin District, a residential subdivision with golf course amenity.
Another existing PUD is the Riverfront located in Barangay Ma-a, which comprises
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residential, institutional, commercial, open space and tourism related facilities. Some
of the PUD areas that were classified in 1996 have not been developed.
a.12 Open space
Open space or undeveloped areas totaled to 1,258.80 hectares or 0.52 per cent of
the citys total land area. At the back of SM Premier or portion of the former Lanang
Country Club as well as properties near the Davao City Water District in Bajada are
among these areas.
a.13 Special Use
Special use areas comprise 342.09 hectares of land area. This is the Sanitary
Landfill, existing cemeteries and golf course.
Special use activities have often been put in the limelight especially those concerning
cemeteries because of their proposed location. It is feared that these will
contaminate the groundwater supply of the city. There should be an area allotted for
uses that deal with the urban wastes. The expansion of the site of the current
sanitary landfill can be expanded to accommodate similar activities.
a.14 Tourism Development
The city has a total of 200 hectares developed for tourism activities. These are
tourism-related facilities such as various inland resorts located in the different parts
of the city. The Eden Nature Park, Malagos Gardens and the Crocodile Park are
some examples of private parks where people can enjoy leisure activities.
Tourism development zones in the Toril district were identified in the 1996 zoning
ordinance and have not yet taken off. A master plan has been done in the area that
includes proposed land uses within the tourism development zone. The development
of the area is hampered by the lack of infrastructures particularly water supply since
this is an upland barangay. The indigenous peoples of the city exemplify the rich
culture and heritage of the city. To preserve as well as showcase their heritage is a
problem since there is no venue for this purpose. Cultural villages can be
established to allow interaction between the IPs and the tourists.
a.15 Quarrying
The quarrying sites of the city totaled to 157.14 hectares or 0.06 percent of the entire
land area. A greater portion of these sites produce limestone which can be found in
Bunawan District.
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b. Water Uses:
b.1 Mangrove
Areas planted with mangroves cover 33.78 hectares located in coastal barangays in
Bucana, Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Lasang, Tibungco, and Talomo. The
expansion of informal settlements along the shoreline has affected the efforts to
reestablish mangrove forests in the city. Mangrove trees need to be protected from
human damage and eventual cutting to utilize the wood.
b.2 Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area - A total of 415 hectares that includes three areas particularly
in the coastal waters off the following barangays: Bunawan, Centro and Matina
Aplaya, . This area is a combination of mangrove habitat management and fish
sanctuary. This area should conserved to sustain their biological importance for
foraging, spawning, mating and growth of rare threatened, endangered, and
ecologically and economically significant species.
b.3 Fish Pond
Inland water use refers to the existing fish ponds and bodies of water which include
rivers and streams consisting to about 210 hectares. These fish ponds are located
at Los Amigos, Tugbok, and at the different coastal areas in the city, namely:
Lasang, Bunawan, Dumoy, Lizada and Binugao.
Table 1.21 Existing Land Use, Davao City, 2011
Land Use Categories
Urban Use Areas
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure/Utilities
Institutional
Parks/Playgrounds and other recreational spaces
Industrial
Planned Unit Development
Open Space
Agriculture
Forest and forest use categories
Mining/Quarrying
Grassland/Pasture
Agro-industrial
Tourism
Special Use
Water Uses (Fishponds / Mangroves)
Fishpond (Inland water use)
Mangrove forests
TOTAL
Water Use (Marine Protected Area)
Percent to
Total
8,382.38
1,583.32
208.62
629.03
61.73
853.02
76.86
1,258.80
73,086.05
39,916.94
157.14
116,832.08
168.36
200.08
342.09
3.44%
0.65%
0.09%
0.26%
0.03%
0.35%
0.03%
0.52%
29.95%
16.36%
0.06%
47.88%
0.07%
0.08%
0.14%
209.98
33.91
244,000.00
415.00
0.09%
0.01%
100.00%
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There are 2,559 registered fisherfolk in the City. Of the total population of fisherfolks,
873 are full-time fishermen, 698 are part-time and 988 are involved in shell
gathering, fish selling (middlemen fish vendors) and fish processing. These figures
are minimum estimates given that there are still about 20-25% of the fisherfolk who
are not yet registered.
There are 1,552 fishing bancas listed in the City Agriculturist Office as per Fisherfolk
Registration conducted in 2005. 864 are motorized while 688 are non-motorized.
Motorized bancas land an average of 3-5 kilos of fish per fishing trip while nonmotorized bancas produces 2-3 kilos per trip.
The major fishing gears used by municipal fishermen from Davao City are the hook
and line (pasal, palangre, undak-undak, sagiwsiw), gill nets (palaran, panamban,
pante) and fish traps (bentol, bubo, bunsod) with an average fishing trip of 6 hours.
The reported fishing areas for the different types of gears indicate extensive use of
city waters for fishing activities, including gleaning for seashells which supplements
the daily food requirements of coastal communities.
Fishermen use the coastal waters of Davao City as a common fishing ground.
Information gathered during the Barangay Consultation of 2005 show that fishers in a
certain locality are not confined in their coastal barangay for their fishing operations.
For example, a fisherman using hook & line, gill net and fish traps from Brgy. Centro
operates as far as Lasang in the North, Talomo Bay in the South or even in the
municipal waters of Samal Island.
Aquaculture Fisheries
Aquaculture fisheries activities of the City are fish culture in brackish water
fishponds, sea cages, and seaweed farming.
As of 2005, there are 124 hectares of brackish water fishponds producing bangus
and tilapia. These fishponds are located in Bunawan, Lasang, Dumoy, Lizada,
Binugao and Sirawan. Small-scale fishponds are also found in Barangays Bucana,
Los Amigos and Dumoy culturing bangus, hito and tilapia. Crab culture in ponds is
also practiced in Lasang and Barangay Bucana. Likewise, culture of bangus fry up to
fingerling stage exists in Barangays Bucana and Lasang.
Mariculture
Mariculture activities in the City waters are usually conducted from October to June
because during the prevalence of the southwest monsoon or habagat in July to
September, the sea is rough and unsuitable for both fish cage culture and seaweed
farming.
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Fish Cages
As of 2005, fish cage culture within city waters cover a total area of 200 m 2. These
fish cages are in Barangays Sasa, Agdao Centro, Matina Aplaya, Bunawan and
Daliao. Bangus and siganids are the usual fish species cultured in floating fish
cages. Groupers and lobsters have been tried as culture species but due to scarcity
of fry/fingerlings of the said species coupled with very high cost of feeds; these were
stopped in favor of Bangus and Siganids.
Seaweed Farming
As of 2010, a total of 20 hectares are used for seaweed production. These seaweed
production areas are located in Barangays Bunawan, Lasang, Tibungco, Ilang and
Panacan. Seaweed species cultured are the Eucheuma spp. and Kappaphycus spp.
Average annual production of seaweeds ranges from 8 to 10 mt per ha.
Coral reefs in Davao City estimated from satellite images taken in 2000, cover a total
area of about 130 has. Based on the Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment
(PCRA) conducted last 2002, majority of these are in poor condition except for those
found in Daliao that are still in good condition while the corals in Dumoy and Ilang
are in fair condition.
The biggest coral areas found during the 2005 survey in 10 barangays were in
Barangays Daliao, Sirawan and Lizada. These coral areas approximately measure
30.6 hectares which are observed to be in poor condition, while in Barangay Matina
Aplaya, corals are found to be in fair condition with an approximate area of 29.75
hectares.
Seagrasses
The estimated total seagrass areas within Davao City waters from satellite images
taken in 2000 are about 190 hectares. The seagrass areas in 10 coastal barangays
during the field surveys in 2005 are estimated to be about 130 hectares. The major
species reported are Enhalusacoroides, Cymodocearotundata and Halophilaovalis.
Majority of these seagrasses are in Barangays Bunawan and Lasang.
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a.
Residential Use
High demand for land area for residential use is vastly evident by housing expansion both in
south and north side of the city specifically in the Districts of Tugbok, Toril and Buhangin.
By 2011, developed residential area totaled 8,382 hectares of land which is 3.43% of citys
total land area. This is a 99.78% increase from 4,129 hectares.
Recent years have seen the construction of medium to high rise residential units within and
along the fringes of the Central Business Districts. These high-density residential projects
are currently located in Pichon Street, Ecoland Drive and along J.P. Laurel Avenue in
Bajada.
However, it can be observed that informal settlements are multiplying especially along the
citys coastlines and the riverbanks.
b. Commercial Use
During the past 17 years until 2011, there was a major increase in utilization of commercial
spaces in Davao City. Developed commercial area swelled by 206% to 1,583 hectares.
The consistent increase signifies the improvement of business environment in the City as
well as enhanced consumer welfare. The government performs its part by putting up
infrastructure support facilities to sustain the operation of establishments providing goods
and services to the general public.
As consumer needs change, the business environment in the city has become more
dynamic responding well to the needs of the buying public. Adaptability to market trends on
consumer products is evident as commercial establishments update themselves according
to the latest fashion, technology and innovations available.
District II posted the highest growth rate in commercial use, posting 396.02 percent. The
highest increase is particularly noted in Buhangin wherein the commercial area increased by
741.77 percent. Agdao and Bunawan also posted an increase of 200.76 percent and 260.34
percent respectively. The dramatic increase in Buhangin stemmed from the influx of
entertainment and retail establishments.
Commercial areas in District I also more than doubled, with 158.73 percent increase.
Talomo posted the highest increase with 434.56 percent while Poblacion registered an
increase of 84.84 percent.
District III posted the average growth rate in commercial area with only 80.12 percent, the
lowest in the entire city. The highest rate of increase is found in Calinan with 259.65 percent.
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In 1994, District I cornered 65.95 percent of the total land area utilized for commercial use,
78.87 percent of which were in Central Business District while the remaining 21.13 percent
are in Talomo. District II followed, by comprising 23.82 percent, with Agdao cornering more
than half of the area, with 52.13 percent. It is followed by Buhangin (34.63 percent) and
Bunawan (13.24 percent).
Only 10.05 percent of Davao Citys commercial areas are found in District III with Toril
cornering the bulk 75.33 percent while the rest or 24.67 percent was divided by Calinan
(16.79 percent) and Tugbok (7.88 percent).
In 2011, District I remained dominant by cornering 55.66 percent of the total land area
utilized for commercial uses, exactly 56.34 percent of which are found in Poblacion while the
remaining 43.66 percent in Talomo.
District II still ranked second as it comprised 38.44 percent of the entire commercial area In
Davao City. The landscape at the district level, however, actually changed as Buhangin
outpaced Agdao by cornering 58.77 percent while Agdao comprised only 31.61 percent.
Bunawan cornered the remaining 9.62 percent.
District III only got 5.9 percent of the total area utilized for commercial uses in the city with
Toril still leading with 54.50 percent followed by Calinan with 33.53 percent. Tugbok got the
remaining 11.97 percent.
In terms of number of barangays which registered increases in the hectarage of land utilized
for commercial use, District I topped with 39 out 49 followed by District II with 16 out 35 and
District III with 8 of 10 barangays.
c.
Industrial Use
Between 1994 and 2011, the industrial areas in Davao City increased by 59% to 853
hectares. District III posted the highest with 186.22 percent. The increase is specifically
found in Bunawan District which surged from 1.62 hectares to 188.76 hectares in 1994 or an
increase of 306.51 percent.
The industrial areas in Districts I and III decreased by 12.56 and 39.42 per cent,
respectively,. The decrease is attributed to the reclassification of land use to residential uses
in the Zoning Ordinance conforming to the activities within both districts.
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d. Tourism Development
There is an ongoing boom of construction of hotels and resorts in the city. The large
development projects of Ayala and SM Lanang have incorporated hotels within their areas.
These are expected to be completed by 2013. New small and boutique hotels are mostly
concentrated in both Bajada and Lanang areas.
While tourism master plan has already been developed for the Catigan Tagurano Eden
TRIAD area however tourism facilities development in the area is still slow paced.
Resorts and recreational establishments are now accessible to the CBD with the
establishment of the Crocodile Park, Japanese Tunnel and other resorts (DLeonor).
Tourism activities and facilities are being planned in Marilog as the new highland
destinations of the city.
e.
Agriculture
Under the 1996-2021 land use plan, 67.19% (163,937 hectares) of the total land area of the
city are identified as suitable for agricultural use. But the actual land cultivated for agriculture
production totaled only to 45% (73,086 hectares) of Agriculture Zone. Some of these areas
are grass land/ bush lands or underdeveloped lands which can either be cultivated or
planted with fruit-bearing trees.
Agriculture land converted to urban uses is minimal. These were usually converted for
residential use.
Because of apparent ill-effects of chemicals used in agriculture crop on people particularly
the agricultural workers, the City passed an ordinance that effectively prohibits the use of
aerial spray in applying pesticides and chemicals on agriculture crops. Organic agriculture is
being pursued by the local government.
f.
Forest
g. Institutional
After 17 years, there is an increase of 82 hectares or 15 percent of institutional use in 2011.
Within the CBD there is already limited room for expansion for government institutions,
however this can be overcome thru vertical development.
There are now academic institutions that have purchased lots in the Tugbok district and
Buhangin district. A few institutions have started to undertake their expansion in the said
area while some is planning to expand 3 years from now. This will complement the
residential development of the vicinity.
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i.
Coastal area
There are identified marine protected areas (MPAs) covering with a total area of 415
hectares. Informal settlements are encroaching the foreshores and on the easements of the
city adding to the pollution of the beaches. Recent ports and other new shipping
infrastructure development are located in Bunawan district.
Table 1.22 Comparative Urban Land Use 1994 and 2011
Area (Has.)
Increase/Decrease
Land Use
1994
2011
Difference
%
Residential
4,129
8,382.38
4,246
103
Commercial
520
1,583.32
1,071
206
Infrastructure/Utilities
208.62
250
0
Institutional
539
629.03
82
15
Parks & Recreations
202
61.73
184
91
Industrial
536
853.02
320
59
PUD
76.86
77
0
Open
1,258.80
1,260
0
Agriculture
73,086
Forest
39,916.94
Mining/Quarrying
157.14
Grassland/Pasture
116,832.08
Agro-industrial
168.36
Tourism
38
200.08
163
428
Special Use
342
14
0
Inland water/fishpond
183
209.98
26
Mangrove forests
34
34
0
TOTAL
244,000.00
244,000.00
7,727
126
Source : CPDO
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Agro-processing plants are located in the area. Coconut oil plants, mango
processing plants and other food processing industry
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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INSTITUTIONS
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Particulars
**1995 Most Outstanding Accounting Office Award
1996
1997
1998
1999
1999
2000
Winner for the Search for Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities,
Highly Urbanized Category, 1998
**1998 Hall of Fame - Most Outstanding Accounting Office Award
for three consecutive years 1996, 1997, and 1998
***Plaque of Recognition Office of the City Accountant for
garnering the highest honors being the 1st to submit complete
financial statements among the city governments throughout Region
XI for CY 1998
***Plaque of Recognition Office of the City Accountant, for
garnering the highest honors in the liquidation of cash advances at
99.16% of the total cash advances in 1999 and the previous years,
in support to the thrust of the Commission in Audit
19th Most Livable City in Asia in 1998 and 18th Most Livable City in
Asia in 1999
2nd Place, 1999 Most Outstanding Local Government Unit, National
Literacy Awards
Regional Winner in the Highly Urbanized City Category of the
Search for Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities (Region XI), 1999
Winner for the Search for Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities,
Highly Urbanized Category, 1999
1999 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran (Panlungsod Category), Highly
Urbanized City
City Police Office of the Year - 1999
The Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City of Region XI,
1999 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
1st Runner-Up for its performance as First Best Winner in the DARFU XI Gawad Saka Search for 1999-2000 Outstanding AgriAchievers
*Best City Police Office - 2000
Most Outstanding City Library in the Philippines in 2000
2001
Awarded by
Assoc. of Gov't. Accountants of the
Philippines
Assoc. of Gov't. Accountants of the
Philippines
Assoc. of Gov't. Accountants of the
Philippines
PNP National Headquarters
President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Assoc. of Gov't. Accountants of the
Philippines
Awarded by Commission on Audit
Regional Office XI
Commission on Audit Regional Office
XI
Asiaweek Magazine
Literacy Coordinating Council
President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Hon. Gemma Cruz Araneta,
Department of Tourism
Napolcom / PNP-XI
DILG, DENR, DOT, PIA, DOH,
DCWD & IPHC
Dept. of Agriculture and Regional
Agriculture & Fishery Council, RXI
PNP National Headquarters
National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) & the Phil. Libraries
Association of the Philippines
Napolcom / PNP-XI
Department of Agriculture and
Regional Agriculture & Fishery
Council, RXI, Rodolfo N. Lopez,
RAFC XI Chairman & Roger C. Chio,
Regional Executive Director
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
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Year
2002
Particulars
Government Finance
*Gawad Alab ng Haraya - Outstanding Library and Information
Services - 2001
Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippine Cities Competitiveness
Ranking 2002
Best City Police Office in the Country in 2002
3rd Runner-Up - Gawad Saka Search for Outstanding AgriAchievers of Region XI for CY 2002-2003
Second Runner-Up (Cleanest & Greenest), Highly Urbanized City
Category, 2002 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
"1st in Overall Tax Payments in 2002"
2003
2004
2004
2005
Awarded by
National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA)
Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Policy Center and the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI), April 26,
2002
PNP National Headquarters
Dept. of Agriculture and Regional
Agriculture & Fishery Council, RXI
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Department of Finance Revenue
Region No. 19
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Commission on Audit, Office of the
Cluster Director Local Government
Sector Mindanao COA Regional
Office XI
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
League of Cities in the Philippines
PNP National Headquarters
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Year
Particulars
locality"
Champion - 2005-2006 Gawad Saka Outstanding Agri-Achievers in
Region XI
2005
2006
2007
2007
Awarded by
Machinery for the Advancement of
Women, Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA)
Department of Agriculture and
Regional Agriculture & Fishery
Council R-XI
Department of Education
National Police Commission, National
Peace and Order Council
Regional Disaster Coordinating
Council - XI
Department of Education
PNP National Headquarters
National Nutrition Council (NNC)
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Year
2008
2008
2009
2009
Particulars
theme "TB Kahit Sino, Kahit Saan, Tutok Gamutan (DOTS) lang
yan!"
***Plaque of Recognition Office of the City Assessors, for the
support of Revenue Generation Program of the Bureau of Local
Government Finance, Department of Finance, for CY 2007, enabling
the city to exceed Real property Tax Collection (RPT) Target for CY
2007
2nd Runner-Up in the 2008-2009 Gawad Saka Search for
Outstanding Agri-Achievers of Region XI
***2008 National Literacy Award for Outstanding Local Government
Unit - Highly Urbanized City Category
***Plaque of Recognition Office of the City Assessors, for
invaluable support to BLGF-DOF which immensely contributed to the
successful implementation of Revenue Generation Program through
hundred percent collection efficiency of its assigned RPT Target CY
2008
***Ranked 3rd in Best Places List
*2008 Best City Police Office
*Hive Five and Star Performer - Public and Private Mix Dots
(PPMD), City Health - 2008
*Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippine Cities
Competitiveness Ranking 2008
*Global Smoke-Free Partnership (GSFP) Award to Davao AntiSmoking Task Force, 2008
World Theatre Day 2009 Recognition, Outstanding Culture Friendly
LGU Official
2nd Runner-Up in the 2009-2010 Gawad Saka Search for
Outstanding Agri-Achievers Region XI
Global Smoke-Free Partnership (GSFP) Award to Davao AntiSmoking Task Force, 2009
The Special Award for Best Documentation - Philippine Cities
Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009 among Metropolitan Growth
Centers
The Special Award for Best Compliance w/ Government Mandated
Plans -- Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009
among Metropolitan Growth Centers
Davao City's outstanding performance in the Philippine Cities
Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009 for the category Quality of
Life among Metropolitan Growth Centers
***Plaque of Recognition Office of the City Assessors, for
invaluable support to Revenue Generation Program which
immensely contributed to the successful implementation of Revenue
Generation Program of the Bureau of Local Government Finance for
CY 2009
**Gawad Kalasag "Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk
Management and Humanitarian Assistance" to Davao City Central
911 for its exemplary performance in the area of disaster risk
management and in saving lives and properties to the disaster
stricken areas during the emergency response and rescue
operations, thus making the organization as the Best Government
Emergency Manager Category in the region during the Gawad
Awarded by
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Year
2009
Particulars
Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk Management and
Humanitarian Assistance CY 2009
**Gawad Kalasag - Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk
Management and Humanitarian Assistance" to Davao City - Best
City Disaster Coordinating Council (Highly Urbanized City Category)
for its outstanding performance in the pursuit for excellence in the
area of disaster risk management and for its continuous commitment
in providing its people an efficient and effective system of disaster
preparedness, mitigation, response and rehabilitation
*3rd Place Best Cost Effectiveness, 2009
*Hall of Fame Awardee - City Health - 2009
*Outstanding Library in the Philippines - 2009
2010
2010
Awarded by
DOH
Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG)
Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG), in partnership
with the Philippine Councilors League
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Year
Particulars
Awarded by
(PCL)
2011
2012
Citation to Davao City PESO, nominated for the 2011 National Best
PESO Award for the Highly Urbanized City Category
***Plaque of Recognition City Treasurers Office Mr. Rodrigo Riola
and Staff, for the successful implementation of the Revenue
Generation program for CY 2011 by exceeding the total revenue
targets in all four major resources (Real Property Tax, Business Tax,
Fees and Charges and Economic Enterprises)
***Plaque of Recognition City Treasurers Office for the successful
implementation of the Revenue Generation Program CY 2011 by
exceeding the Real Property Tax target set
Best Practice Award for LGU HIV Prevention - For the outstanding
performance, commitment and contribution to the activities of the
Global Fund Round 6 HIV Project in the field of HIV Prevention
2nd Runner-Up in the 2011-2012 Gawad Saka Search for
Outstanding Agri-Achievers of Region XI
*Ease of Dealing with Construction Permits in Doing Business in the
Philippines in 2011
*Trophy awarded to Davao City for winning the Travel Fair People's
Choice award during the 2011 22nd Philippine Travel Mart
*Trophy awarded to Davao City for winning the Best Booth-1st Place
Travel Fair City award during the 2011 22nd Philippine Travel Mart
*DOH Red Orchid Awards 2011 for 100% Tobacco-Free
Environment
Best Practice Award - Drive Against Professional Squatters and
Squatting Syndicates to the Local Government of Davao City
Consistent performing LGU in the country for the period 2009 to
2011 in the Department-administered Local Governance
Performance Management System (LGPMS)
Seal of Good Housekeeping in recognition of its efforts in advancing
the principles of accountability and transparency in local governance
- 2011
DOH Red Orchid Awards 2012 for 100% Tobacco-Free Environment
1st Place, Most Outstanding Local Government Unit, National
Literacy Awards (NLA) CY 2012 - Regional Level, Highly Urbanized
City Category
National Champion for Best PESO (Public Employment Service
Office) in Highly Urbanized City Category - 2012
Davao City Health Office - The Most Outstanding Healthy Lifestyle
Advocate
2012
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a.3 Infrastructure
o Poor accessibility between production areas and CBD
The poor road network connecting the upland areas of the 2nd and 3rd
congressional districts to the urban centers and the Central Business
District remains to be a problem. This situation hampered productivity of
our upland agriculture areas.
o No existing waste water and septage treatment plants
While the city has infrastructures in place for the solid wastes it produces,
the same is not true for its wastewater and septage discharges. There is
a need to set up treatment plants that will mitigate the pollution of the
citys waters and aquifers.
o Inadequate floodwater and urban drainage systems
Recent flooding along natural waterways and urban drainage systems
show the inadequacy of existing drainage infrastructure to cope with the
increase in precipitation. This is complicated by the tidal flows and the
rise in the sea level in the outflows of the system.
a.4 Institutional Capabilities
o Delivery of services is not in its optimal level
The delivery of services is constantly hampered by the lack of
coordination between offices. There is no interconnectivity between
databases and this result in the longer processing of documents.
o Lack of capacitated barangay governments
There is a need to upgrade the capacities of the local barangay officials
and work force to enable them to meet the growing needs of their local
government units. They must be constantly updated with the latest
technology, policies and directives from the national, regional and city
level to enable them to deliver effective and efficient services at their
level.
o Inadequate participation from the Civil Society Organizations
The CSOs while present in the local bodies are not able to participate in a
meaningful manner because they lack orientation on the local
government system and cycles.
o Inadequate capacity and skills upgrading programs for front line service
providers
Local government employees are not regularly updated on the latest
technologies and service paradigms involving their areas of
responsibilities, This may result in inefficiency and slow adoption of new
practices and technologies
b. Opportunities
b.1 Ongoing Peace talks
The ongoing peace talks is hoped to be successful. This will result on renewed
investor interest in the development the whole island. For Davao City, this will result
to more trading opportunities, better supply chain management and increased
tourism arrivals.
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c.
Threats
c.1 Climate Change may result to increased risk of Flooding
Based on the projections of PAGASA, there will be an increase in precipitation
between the months on December to February that may induce overflow of the rivers
that will impact of the settlements of the city. The large areas that were determined
to have high susceptibility to flooding will encounter more frequent flooding in their
areas.
c.2 Unrest in other parts of Mindanao
The various armed groups that may incite violence within Mindanao are a threat to
the economy of the city. While the peace and order can be maintained within the
city. Incidents of violence may discourage tourists and investors from visiting the city
since it is part of the region.
c.3 Uneven Regional Development of Mindanao
Should development in Mindanao be limited to a few cities and provinces, the
migration of rural workers to the cities may increase. The threat of the influx of
migrants into the city may tax its capacity to provide better services to its citizens.
This can result to more informal settlements in the city because the migrants may not
be able to afford the formal housing programs.
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OPPORTUNITIES
o Ongoing peace talks
o Tourism as a priority of
national government
o BPO
companies
continued investment
o Public
infrastructure
investment by national
government
o
o
o
o
o
o
THREATS
o Climate change
o Lack of peace in certain
areas of Mindanao
o Uneven
regional
development
o
o
o
o
o
STRENGTHS
Large tracts of available agriculture land
Long coastline
Presence of Aquifers
Adequate
information
communication
technology infra
Adequate tourism infra and attractions
Top producers of durian and cacao
Presence of agro processing plants
High quality secondary and tertiary
educational institutions
High quality tertiary health services
Presence of major players in commercial and
retail industry
Presence of international airport and seaport
Sanitary Landfill
Presence of Public safety and security
command center
Presence of power plants
Central 911
Location of Mindanao and regional offices
Active business and CSO groups
Local government responsive to good
governance
Presence of facilities for disaster risk
monitoring (e.g., Philipine Science High
School is the mirror database of PhiVolcs
Manila)
SO
Intensify drive to increase production of high
value crops like durian, cacao, rubber and
other agroforestry products
Intensify tourism promotion activities to
increase tourist arrivals
Encourage medical tourism and retirement
haven tourism strategy
Encourage private sector to establish IT parks
for BPOs
Encourage educational institutions to focus on
developing high quality workforce for tourism,
BPO and agriculture industries
Develop more air linkages to other countries
ST
Encourage educational institutions to research
on the possible impacts of climate change on
the agriculture sector
Intensify security efforts to protect the city
from external threats
Promotion of agro forestry as a climate
change mitigation strategy
Encourage peace building efforts in the city in
partnership with the CSOs
ensure that the standards of the
infrastructures and the building structures of
the different sectors are disaster and climate
change ready
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
WEAKNESSES
Significant areas affected by geo-hazards
Denuded upland areas
Polluted coastal waters
Lack of employment opportunities
Lack of adequate housing for urban poor
Inadequate social service facilities in some
areas
Inadequate protective services
Poor accessibility between production areas
and CBD
No existing waste water and septage
treatment plants
Inadequate floodwater and urban drainage
systems
Lack of capacitated barangay government
Delivery of services is not in optima level
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o Install waste water and septage facilities to
clean up coastal areas for tourism purposes
o Access national government funds for
development of more farm to market roads
and flood control projects
o Encourage tourism related industries at the
community level to increase livelihood
opportunities
o Promote BPO as an entry level job opportunity
for college level and graduates
WT
o Prepare for new development sites for
communities living in areas with high
susceptibility to geo-hazards
o Conduct agro forestry activities for livelihood
and environmental enhancement
o Increase security capabilities to neutralize
threats to peace and security
o Increase livelihood opportunities through
development of micro and small enterprises to
address unemployment
o Prepare relocation and affordable housing
development for the poor
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Functional Role of the City in the International, National and Regional Scene
International Role
Davao City when fully developed could serve as a center for manufacturing and services for
the EAGA economic influence area with special reference to Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei,
Papua New Guinea, Guam, Australia and New Zealand.
National Role
The National Framework Plan envisions the development of Davao City as the metropolitan
center in Mindanao. This premier city in the south is designated as one of the priority areas
for investment and location for the dispersal of commerce and industries. The rationale
behind is to achieve a balanced development and promote regional equity in the country.
Furthermore, the city has been designated as one of the major tourist destinations in the
country.
Regional Role
The City of Davao is the Regional Capital of Region XI and the established government
center of the region. It is also the center of services, education, recreation, commerce and
industry in the area. Likewise, Davao City is also the center of transportation and
communication in Region XI. Major road and communication systems lead to or originate
from this place. Cacao - Durian
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CHAPTER II:
THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
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2.1 Vision
Davao City is the Premier Socio-economic, Investment, Tourism Center in Mindanao, East
ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) and the Asia-Pacific Region propelled by enlightened leaders
and empowered citizenry and committed to sustainable social growth and development, and
economic growth without compromising the environment under the guidance of Divine
Providence.
2.2 Mission
Our mission is to transform Davao City into a modern, vibrant, and a well-planned settlement
and investment center in Mindanao and the Asia-Pacific region, propelled by socially
enlightened leaders and empowered citizenry, spiritually committed to attain sustainable
growth and optimum development within the context of balance ecology.
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2.3 GOALS
a. SOCIAL SECTOR
a.1 Ensure adequate delivery of health services in the community, providing equitable,
sustainable and quality health among the people of Davao
a.2 Adopt education development priorities and strategies that will address the
challenges to human resource development.
a.3 Promote a healthy environment and active community through conduct of various
athletic and recreational activities, improvement of sports facilities and conservation
and beautification of all parks with the full cooperation and involvement of all
sectors.
a.4 Improve the living conditions of the economically, physically and socially
disadvantaged population of Davao City, as well as the Indigenous People,
facilitating their integration into the mainstream society and maximizing their
contribution to the gender responsive city development efforts and ultimately attain
better quality of life.
a.5 Create a healthy, viable and eco-friendly environment that enable every household
the choice of a secured and decent dwelling unit consistent with economics and
human settlement needs.
a.6 Maintain peace and order, ensure public safety and internal security and uphold
disaster preparedness with the active support and participation of the community.
b. ECONOMIC SECTOR
b.1 Crops
Ensure sufficient supply of rice and corn to address food security (availability,
accessibility and affordability of rice) and increase farmers productivity.
Revitalize the coconut industry in Davao City to generate jobs for the farmers
and landless.
Sustain and expand areas planted with fruit trees especially those categorized
as Export Winners to generate more earnings for Davao City and increase
farmers productivity.
Sustain and expand suitable areas for vegetables production to increase supply
in support to food security and increase farmers productivity and profitability.
Sustain and expand areas planted with industrial crops to agroforestry areas for
environment protection as well as increasing farmers productivity and increase
export earnings for Davao City.
Increase production of livestock, poultry and improve meat quality and attain the
requirements of agri-industrialization and consumption of the populace.
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2.4 OBJECTIVES
a. SOCIAL SECTOR
a.1
a.2
a.2
a.3
a.4
a.5
Health Services
Increased availability of fortified staple food
Reduced morbidity and mortality from environmental health hazards
Increased access to safe food sources
Increased HH access to sanitary toilet facilities and sewerage system
Improved health care facilities in terms of quality health care services
Education
Improved school size by attaining the space standards
Improved education facilities by achieving the standards and improved education
services
Sustained lifelong learning
Increased access to higher education
Delivered effective, efficient and responsive quality TVET
Social Welfare
Expanded services in areas with greatest unmet needs and target underserved
age groups
Established at least one preschool classroom with complete basic amenities and
program materials in every public school and additional Day Care Centers in
areas with greatest need.
Rehabilitated and upgraded all Day Care Centers
Protected and preserved cultures and rights of Indigenous People
Institutionalized community based mapping as basis for identifying
disadvantaged sectors.
Sports and Recreation
Established and maintained parks and playgrounds in all barangays of the city.
Improved parks & playgrounds.
Established modern city sports complex and track and field.
Developed the potential of Davaoenos to excel in sports.
Housing
Ensured affordable decent housing units and basic services to all residents.
Provided adequate, safe and sustainable relocation/dwelling sites to all bonafide
and qualified residents.
Protection Services
Incorporated public safety in every urban design
Provided protective services to tourists and agricultural zones in the city
especially areas with existing threats of insurgency
Improved jail facilities by attaining the standard of 3 sq.m. per inmate and
improved security services.
Improved and developed disaster resiliency of the city and minimized damage
to property and loss of lives.
b. ECONOMIC
b.1 Crops
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Increased/expanded suitable areas planted to vegetables.
b.2 Livestock and Poultry
Intensified promotion of the city in all venues and for a as a tourist friendly city
and the Gateway to Mindanao and the BIMP-EAGA.
Upgraded existing sea port facilities in collaboration with the private sector
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d. ENVIRONMENT
d.1 Air
Ensured strict compliance of all industries on the provisions of the Clean Water
Act.
Adopted mechanisms that coincide with the National Sewerage and Septage
Management Program of the national government
Promoted equitable / rational use of coastal waters among fisherfolk and marine
life
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2.5 STRATEGIES
a. SOCIAL SECTOR
a.1
Health Services
Generation of various resources for the reconstruction of at least four (4) preschool classrooms in every school district on an annual basis.
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b. ECONOMIC SECTOR
b.1 Crops
Enforcement of policy to regulate conversion of existing suitable irrigated rice
production areas.
Promotion and development of agri-processing industries.
Formulation of crop zoning.
Full implementation of organic farming ordinance
Development and promotion of organic fertilizer and bio-pesticide production.
b.2 Industry and services
Maximize potentials of Davao as the hub and gateway for Mindanao and BIMPEAGA.
Ensuring availability of computers and internet access in all public libraries in the
city.
c. INFRASTRUCTURE
c.1 Transportation
Build and maintain sidewalks and waiting sheds to provide a safe, permanent
and free from obstacles, holes, and other hazards
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Development of Sta. Ana Wharf into Eco-Tourism Port Complex
c.2 Water Systems
Tap all possible water resources to augment present water supply especially in
the upland barangays
d. ENVIRONMENT
d.1
Air
d.2
d.3
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d.4
d.5
d.6
Water Quality
Review status and collaborate with DPWH on the National Sewerage and
Septage Program
Establishment of baseline data on domestic wastewater
Conduct study on (natural) methods on wastewater management
Require waste water treatment/ management to projects, activities and
developments that pose danger to the environment
Coastal zone
Rehabilitation of mangroves
Conduct biodiversity inventory of marine life
Full implementation of MPA Ordinance
Strict evaluation, implementation and monitoring of FLAs and ECCs
Zoning of coastal waters and coastal areas to include restrictions
Regulation of activities that contribute to water pollution
Strict implementation of pertinent provisions of PD 705 (DENR AO 97-05) on
lake, river protection and coastal easements
Disaster Risk / Climate Change
Ensure that all waterways remain clear of obstructions
Reduction of risk factors in urban environment through mitigation
Intensification of tree-planting along riverbanks and when applicable in hazard
areas
Conduct research on applicable methods on risk reduction
Regulation of economic activities within geohazard areas that may contribute to
increased hazards.
Enhance capability and coordination with National Agencies on forecasting
weather and responding to potential disasters.
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2.6 SCALOGRAM
The Scalogram shows the hierarchy of settlements in the various urban centers and
administrative districts of the city. The Scalogram shows the major settlements as inferred
by its current population size and the corresponding infrastructure, services, and facilities
existing within. The facilities used in the Scalogram analysis as can be seen in the matrix
are categorized under the following broad sectors:
On analyzing the Scalogram, the Central Business District emerges as the main preference
for settlement and business because of proximity to employment, service, and high quality
facilities such as hospitals, malls, and accommodations for visitors and tourists. CBD has
experienced double digit growth in settlement (including informal settlements) in the past
decade. In terms of employment, CBD has the highest concentration of employment
opportunities, which is expected to continue to register a faster growth in the coming years
compared to other urban centers and districts.
CBD houses the local government administration, and regional offices of leading national
agencies: the top tier, modern, up to date, health facilities; and the first class
accommodation for business executives and tourists.
In term of settlement, Talomo and Buhangin districts are in the top tier. This is because in
the 1996 comprehensive land use plan designated big swat of zone for the settlement
requirements of the city. These districts also scored high in terms of high quality services
and quality facilities although many of these urban centers and districts scored low in local
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and national administration because most of them are located in the CBD, except in areas of
sanitation, research especially in farm and crop research centers, which are located outside
the CBD.
However, CBD has a more room for growth potential. CBD also presents opportunities to
further increase residential density to minimize impact on the outlying areas identified for
primary productions, eco-tourism, and to maximize use of existing infrastructure, services
and facilities. In this way, we hope to achieve a balance between demand for space for
human use and the need to conserve the limited natural resources.
Also, the Scalogram have identified areas where investment for facilities for higher health
institution, educational facilities, drinkable water supply, protective services, employment
opportunities, recreation, governance, financial and personal services needs to be
addressed.
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1970
1975
Total
392,473
484,678
Barangay Population
Urban
178,471
201,440
1980
610,375
408,775
201,600
66.97
1990
849,947
604,508
245,439
71.12
1995
1,006,840
NDA4
NDA
NDA
2000
1,147,116
666,846
480,270
58.13
2007
1,363,337
792,540
570,797
58.13
2010
1,449,296
1,150,504
298,792
79.38
Year
Rural
214,002
283,238
Urbanization Level
(%)
45.47
41.56
4No
data available
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5Population
Density is the ratio of the total population of an area (say barangay, city or municipality to the total land area.
Built up area is defined as an area with contiguous grouping of 10 or more structures on it. Hence, built-up area is not a
defined as a political administrative area but is a delineated built-up area derived from aerial photo and/or land use survey.
Built-up density is the ratio of the total population in built-up area to the total built-up land area.
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Population Density
Built-up Density6
60.83
42.02
22.12
43.00
1.20
1.38
1.60
1.31
4.80
0.89
1.86
1.52
5.94
0.41
2.27
1.39
1.43
1.33
C. Urban
District I
District II
District III
Sub- Total
D. Rural
District I
District II
District III
Sub- Total
TOTAL
Sources: NSO and OCPDC
Population
392,473
484,678
Increase/Decrease
92,205
Growth Rate
5.57
4.31
1980
610,375
125,697
4.72
1990
849,947
239,572
3.37
1995
1,006,840
156,893
2.57
2000
1,147,116
140,276
2.83
2007
1,363,337
216,221
2.44
85,959
2.36
2010
1,449,296
Davao Region
4,468,563
Mindanao
25,375,527
Philippines
92,337,852
Source: NSO
6Three
barangays, namely: Pangyan, Atan-awe and Tibuloy are excluded from the computations of built-up density in the
absence of required data on road network.
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Table 1.27 Existing and proposed settlement pattern, Davao City, 2013-2022
Settlement Pattern
Existing (District)
Proposed (District)
Major Growth Center
Minor Growth Centers
CBD
Toril
Bunawan
Calinan
Mintal Tugbok
Catigan-Eden-Tagurano
Tourizm Zone
Baguio
Marilog
Paguibato
Talomo
Agdao
Buhangin
Tibungco
Marilog
Paquibato
CBD
Toril
Bunawan
Calinan
Mintal-Tugbok
Catigan-Eden-Tagurano
Tourism Zone
Baguio
Marilog
Paquibato
Talomo
Agdao
Buhangin
Tibungco
Marilog
Paquibato
Source: OCPDC
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Contribute to the realization of citys vision of becoming the premier socioeconomic and investment center in Mindanao and East ASEAN Growth Area
inclusive of environmental sustainability and providing quality life to all.
Map out the overall development strategies in attaining economic growth by
becoming a well-planned investment center in Mindanao, EAGA, and the Asia
Pacific economic region.
Manage the land use sector of the city in the next ten years (2013-2022) and
make sure their use will ensure sustainable and balanced development, and will
not weaken the sustainability of the citys natural resources.
Plan and implement the much-needed climate-change resilient major
infrastructure such as road network, communications services, power supplies,
support facilities and utilities after they have been identified that their functions
and ideal locations in pursuits to socio-economic development can be sustained
within the principle of sustainable development.
Provide development strategies and framework policies that would enhance
current efforts to restore damaged natural resources, ensure optimum utilization
of the citys natural resources such as space as well as adapt and mitigate
climate change.
Promote sustainable environment, healthy populace, clean city, peaceful/crimefree place, easy access, and happiness of residents.
Take account of the interrelationships between people, resources, environment
and development by achieving a balance of the three.
In formulating the updated comprehensive land use plan, many factors are taken into
consideration such as:
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c. Methodology
The Land Use Plan was evolved as a result of the integrated analyses of data relevant to
slope and drainage patterns, conservation areas like Network of Prime Agricultural Areas for
Development (NPAAD) and Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone
(SAFDZ), National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS), Comprehensive Agrarian
Reform Program (CARP), water and sewer availability, geohazard, soil characteristics,
vegetation cover, the spatial distribution of population, social services and economic
activities, the location and characteristics of transportation and utility networks, current land
use patterns, land values, and existing zoning configurations. Land capacity studies and
projections regarding the land requirements of the Davao City population in the year 2022
were prepared as rudimentary step for a Land Use Plan for the city. Additionally, the citys
Geographic Information System (GIS) have also been intensively utilized in the study
decision-support system particularly in matters of policy formulation and decision making.
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spatial distribution of zones needed to meet the various needs of the city up to end of
the planning period. Suitability of certain land uses were then determined through
analytical and evaluative tools, such as sieve mapping carrying capacity techniques.
c. Plan Formulation
The physical development plan is made up of the land use plan and the physical
components of the land use plan including road network, vertical infrastructure,
image and the utilities system.
Matching the suitability of various areas with the projected need for specific land
uses evolved the proposed land use plan.
The proposed land use plan was subjected to series of sectoral consultative
workshop prior to public hearings, which are part of the evaluation and refinement
process. The reception of the audience in the above cited process approximated the
resistance or the acceptability of the land use plan. These fora also offered more
insights and opportunities for the planners to discuss imperfections of the current
plan and the virtues of the land use plan.
d. Planning Considerations
a. Population Projection
The 2000 and 2010 population surveys indicate that the Central Business District
and the adjacent coastal barangays are the most densely populated areas. The
Poblacion alone has a total population of 156,450 or 10.79 percent of citys total
population based on the 2010 enumeration. The city is projected to have 1.925
million population in the year 2022. Doubling time is expected to come in 30 years.
Like most highly urbanized cities throughout the Philippines, the citys population is
concentrated in its urban areas. Since the 2010 Population Census, Davao City
continues to grow rapidly way above the regional population growth (1.97%) and the
national population growth (2.04%), and has the largest population in Southern
Mindanao.
Barangay Bucana in the Poblacion District area is the most populous barangay
among the 182 barangays.
In the 2010 Population Census, Davao Citys population reached 1,449,296. To
abate the ill effects of rapid urbanization such as traffic congestion, urban blight,
informal settlements, unrestrained population growth that may lead to the breakdown
of services, the development in the Central Business District must be rationally
dispersed to the adjacent and outlying urban centers. Thus, the plan basically calls
for a spatial development strategy in addressing these problems. This can be
accomplished by rationally distributing infrastructure, economic activities,
opportunities and basic services throughout the city.
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b. Development Constraints
All initiatives for the development of the city should recognize the constraints present
and the limitations of the locality to pursue with its perceived vision. The urban
developmental constraints facing Davao City include:
1. The very steep and mountainous part of the citys territory with a slope of 30-50
percent which covers 42,952 hectares.
2. Flood-prone areas (high susceptibility) comprising about 7,546 hectares of land
mostly adjacent to creeks and riverbanks and also caused by accumulation of
rain water run-off.
3. Landslide prone areas (high and very high susceptibility) mostly in the upland
barangays comprising 101,006 or 41.56% of the total land area.
4. National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) covers 11,137 hectares
located in Mt. Apo National Park and the Malagos Watershed.
Location
Malagos Watershed
Reservation
Area
(Hectares)
Area in
Davao City
(Hectares)
235
235
57,974
11,137
Source : DENR
Area in
Hectares
(Davao City
Jurisdiction)
26,632.85
11,000.00
35,160.92
Remarks
Part of the entire
claim of the
MatigsalugManobos
102,324.8186
Part of the entire
claim of the
Bagobo-Tagabawa
s 40,733.38
hectares)
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Area in
Hectares
(Davao City
Jurisdiction)
Remarks
72,793.77
Source : NCIP
Area (Has)
6,813
83,435
25,759
16
16
116,039
Percentage
5.87%
71.90%
22.20%
0.01%
0.01%
100.00%
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Rain-induced
landslides
Storm surge
Strong Winds
Droughts /
Temperature
Increase
Sea-Level Rise
Conditions
The following conditions make an area
more vulnerable to flooding:
Low-lying parts of major floodplains
beside river or creek systems
Areas where there is steep topography,
little vegetation and experience highintensity, short duration rain may be
susceptible to flashfloods
Urban areas or places with highly
impermeable surfaces
Areas with constricted river channels
due to human activities (e.g. informal
settlement,
structures
creating
blockage)
Deforestation, land use/crop conversion
Intense or prolonged rainfall usually
triggers slope failure resulting to
landslides
Destabilization of slopes to a point of
failure
Lack of vegetation / slope protection
Settlements in low lying coastal areas
and areas with poor communications or
warning systems.
Lightweight
structures,
older
construction, poor quality masonry,
infrastructural elements, fishing boats
and maritime industries
Lightweight
structures,
older
construction, poor quality masonry,
infrastructural elements, fishing boats
and maritime industries
Areas with low soil water moisture
retention
General Impact
Creeping or sudden erosion of river and
creek areas may cause downstream
sections to shallow and be constricted
and hence magnify flood volumes or flow
rates.
Damage to infrastructures and property,
disruption of services.
The severity of the impact of these hazards on various sectors and the physical
framework and infrastructure are non-quantifiable. However, an emerging pattern
seems to point that the intensification of these hazards will likely occur in the coming
years. It is encouraged that the city will include policies and programs that will make
the city climate change resilient in the coming century. Table 1.26 shows the initial
identification of barangays exposed or susceptible to various hazards.
100
Flooding
Drought
Storm
Surge
Sea-level
Rise
Landslide
Strong
Wind
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
101
Hazard
Paciano Bangoy
Rafael Castillo
Centro
Gov. Vicente Duterte
Leon Garcia Sr.
Lapu - Lapu
Tomas Monteverde
San Antonio
Ubalde
Baguio District
Baguio
Cadalian
Carmen
Gumalang
Malagos
Tambobong
Tawan-Tawan
Wines
Buhangin District
Acacia
Buhangin
Cabantian
Callawa
Communal
Indangan
Mandug
Pampanga
Sasa
Tigatto
Waan
A. Angliongto
V. Hizon
Bunawan District
Bunawan
Gatungan
Ilang
Lasang
Mahayag
Mudiang
Panacan
San Isidro
Tibungco
Calinan District
Biao Joaquin
Calinan
Cawayan
Flooding
X
X
X
X
X
Drought
Storm
Surge
Sea-level
Rise
X
X
X
X
Landslide
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Strong
Wind
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
102
Hazard
Dacudao
Dalagdag
Dominga
Inayangan
Lacson
Lamanan
Lampianao
Megkawayan
Pangyan
Riverside
Saloy
Sirib
Subasta
Talomo River
Tamayong
Wangan
Marilog District
Baganihan
Bantol
Buda
Dalag Lumot
Datu Salumay
Gumitan
Magsaysay
Malamba
Marilog
Salaysay
Suawan
Tamugan
Paquibato District
Colosas
Fatima
Lumiad
Mabuhay
Malabog
Mapula
Pandaitan
Paalum
Paquibato
Paradise Embac
Salapawan
Sumimao
Tapak
Talomo District
Bago Aplaya
Bago Gallera
Flooding
Drought
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Storm
Surge
Sea-level
Rise
Landslide
Strong
Wind
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
103
Hazard
Baliok
Bucana
Catalunan Grande
Catalunan Pequeo
Dumoy
Langub
Ma-A
Magtuod
Matina Aplaya
Matina Crossing
Matina Pangi
Talomo
Toril District
Alambre
Atan-Awe
Bankas Heights
Baracatan
Bato
Bayabas
Crossing Bayabas
Binugao
Camansi
Catigan
Daliao
Daliaon Plantation
Eden
Kilate
Lizada
Lubogan
Marapangi
Mulig
Sibulan
Sirawan
Tagluno
Tagurano
Tibuloy
Toril
Tungkalan
Tugbok District
Angalan
Bago Oshiro
Balengaeng
Biao Escuela
Biao Guianga
Matina Biao
Los Amigos
Flooding
Drought
X
X
X
X
Storm
Surge
Sea-level
Rise
Landslide
Strong
Wind
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
104
Hazard
Manambulan
Manuel Guianga
Mintal
New Carmen
New Valencia
Sto. Nio
Tacunan
Tagakpan
Talandang
Tugbok
Ula
Flooding
Drought
Storm
Surge
Sea-level
Rise
Landslide
Strong
Wind
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Floods
DATE
LOCATION
2/16/2000
3/15/2000
4/20/2000
6/4/2000
6/7/2000
7/6/2000
10/5/2000
11/18/2001
11/21/2001
1/4/2002
5/7/2003
6/1/2003
8/20/2003
4/16/2004
1/26/2006
3/2/2006
3/5/2006
6/18/2007
8/29/2007
3/17/2008
6/7/2008
6/18/2008
6/29/2009
NO. OF AFFECTED
NO. OF CASUALTIES
Family
3,938
Dependents
14,511
Individual
25
3,682
223
8,935
651
191
30
91
119
383
10
2
87
95
77
347
15
2,428
69
11,697
18,110
16
4
6
14
2
2
1,047
1
306
75,007
45
13
16
56
10
7
Dead
Injured
1
7
1
1,055
Missing
18
6
2
NO. OF HOUSES
DAMAGED
Totally
Partially
155
155
Est Cost of
Damage
10,150,995
6
2
6
1
130,075
101,000
10
519,000
267,800
4
24
11
52
580,000
5,522,017
149
1
2
5
1
2
7
480
2
3
6
1
12,577,950
24,000
195,000
1
19
174,000
12,500
16,000
85,000
25
28,686,008
25
140
162
140
14
97,000
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DATE
LOCATION
NO. OF AFFECTED
Family
6/29/2009
1/17/2010
9/13/2010
9/13/2010
9/21/2010
10/16/2010
11/29/2010
12/6/2010
1/16/2011
1/17/2011
3/30/2011
4/5/2011
4/10/2011
4/19/2011
4/21/2011
4/22/2011
4/25/2011
5/4/2011
5/5/2011
6/2/2011
6/3/2011
6/8/2011
6/9/2011
Dependents
NO. OF CASUALTIES
Individual
Dead
Injured
520
83
77
Missing
NO. OF HOUSES
DAMAGED
Totally
Partially
Est Cost of
Damage
55,000
184
17
11
744,000
9
57
1
19
1
7
2
1
17
5
6
2
28
1,733,000
145,000
13
458
7,408,550
13
19,200
1,166,320
5,398,860
4
19
2
22
192
4
1,317
66
960
12
4,036
889
22
29
14
1
3
620
2
4
1
21
4
7
3,777
4
336
102
1
1
329
1
2
1
7
6
54,000
540,000
25,000
2
2
2
20,000
50,000
40,000
36,000
3
4
107
DATE
LOCATION
NO. OF AFFECTED
Family
6/12/2011
6/13/2011
6/14/2011
6/29/2011
7/3/2011
7/10/2011
10/7/2011
11/6/2011
2/25/2012
2/27/2012
2/28/2012
3/23/2012
4/8/2012
7/4/2012
7/23/2012
7/24/2012
7/26/2012
12/4/2012
12/7/2012
7/19/2013
Dependents
NO. OF CASUALTIES
Individual
6
1
14
3,207
Dead
Injured
30
Missing
1
1
3
3
NO. OF HOUSES
DAMAGED
Totally
Partially
1
1
14
572
1
1
2
3
Est Cost of
Damage
5
193
52
425,870
32
135
73,324
873,960
140,440
45,000
8,000
150,040
3
1
17
29
8
3
70
2
1
17
17
798
69
4,425
7
7
10
25
127,003
4
1,138
1
1,554
3
5
38,871
24,000
302,200
409,500
9,000
557
46
26
79,034,609
108
Landslides
DATE
1/4/2002
3/2/2006
10/30/2006
11/21/2006
7/4/2007
7/7/2007
1/14/2008
9/10/2011
3/21/2012
4/2/2012
4/23/2012
5/15/2012
6/1/2012
7/12/2012
8/29/2012
10/10/2012
10/15/2012
LOCATION
Carmen
San Isidro
Marilog Proper
Maa
Tamugan
Matina Pangi
km. 6, Diversion Road, Bangkal
Brgy. 20-B
Brgy. Mandug
P-25, Upper Malagamot
P-8, Brgy. 39-D
St. Micheal, Barangay Daliao
Beside Blue Post Bar, Buhangin
Maglana, Buhangin Proper
Purok North San Juan, Brgy.
CentroBrgy. Centro
North San Juan,
NO. OF AFFECTED
Family
Dependents
2,697
101
2
11
10
10,481
6
5
10
1
2
1
4
2
3
10
5
2,870
19
NO. OF CASUALTIES
Individual
Dead
Injured
Missing
NO. OF HOUSES
DAMAGED
Totally
Partially
1
5
46
29
4
4
4
8
3
14
16
16
10,650
2
2
5
2
10
1
2
1
2
3
10
5
43
14
Est Cost of
Damage
306,000
100,000
40,000
1,106,945
5,000
150,000
100,000
278,000
92,000
39,000
90,000
95,000
14,000
115,000
1,737,000
1,270,000
5,537,945
109
A total of 1,377 hectares of the 13,874 hectares built-up areas of the city are within areas
that are considered to be highly susceptible to flooding. Aside from floods, there are other
rain-induced hazards like landslide and erosion. There are 788 hectares of built-up areas
that are within areas that are considered highly and very highly susceptible to landslides. In
terms of households, there are 146,930 households at risk from floods and 8,970
households at risk from landslides.
Table 1.34 Built-up Areas within Geohazard Areas
Hazard Areas
Total Area
Within Built-up
areas (Has)
Hydro-meteorological hazards
High Susceptibility - Floods
High & Very High Susceptibility Landslide
Very High Susceptibility Erosion
Geologic Hazards
Liquefaction Prone
7,546
103,245
1,377
788
571
216,867
6,163
151,289
There were 70 recorded occurrences of floods in the city from 2000-2012 affecting a total of
39,316 families, 2,492 structure and causing damages totalling to PhP 79.6 million. These
floods caused 46 recorded deaths. A more recent large flooding of Davao River occurred
last January 20, 2013 which affected 5,165 families.
A more recent large flooding of Davao River occurred last January 20, 2013 which affected
5,165 families.
110
Description
Conservation /forest
SAFDZ & NIPAS
NPAAD
Flood prone areas
CADTs
Total combined area
Source : OCPDC
111
f.
= 244,000 hectares
= 216,501 hectares
= 13,874 hectares
Urbanizable land
Urbanizable land
= 244,000-(216,501+13,874)
= 13,625 hectares
The city has passed a watershed code in 2007 identifying protected areas,
conservation areas that will limit or prohibit development in areas deemed as
crucial for aquifer recharging.
Terrain Analysis
Study of Davao
City, EO 25
series of 2005
The city is currently utilizing the geohazard data obtained from MGB since
2005. This serves as a basis in granting locational clearances and
development permits for development in the city.
Fisheries
Management
Code
Marine Protected
Area
City Ord. No. 0375 in 2009, Establishment and management of Davao City
Marine Protected Areas
Solid Waste
Management Act
of 2003
112
Regulating the Operation of small scale fishing and commercial fishing within
the territorial Jurisdiction of Davao City Waters
Ord. No.
0280-06,s. 2006
R.A. 6657
(07/26/85)
R.A. 7160
(10/10/91)
R.A. 7279
R.A. 7586
Otherwise known as the NIPAS Act - An act providing for the Establishment
and Management of National Integrated Protected Areas System in order to
maintain the essential ecological processes and life support system, to
preserve genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources found
therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest extent
113
possible;
P.D. 389
P.D. 635
This amended Section 112 of R.A. 141, as amended. This section shall now
read as follows:
114
P.D. 1152
115
P.D. 1586
P.D. 296
P.D. 772
P.D. 619
P.D. 861
P.D. 856
P.D. 1067
116
2. For agricultural and forested areas, twenty (20) meters and forty (40)
meter easements, respectively, shall be provided, measured from the
water edge at maximum water level or tide level.
A.O. 20
(10/07/92)
Interim guidelines on Land Use Conversion provide that all irrigated and
economically irrigable lands covered by irrigation project with firm funding
commitment shall non-negotiable for conversion.
M.C. 54
(06/08/93)
E.O. 72
(03/25/93)
E.O. 124
(09/08/93)
RA 8371
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Agriculture-led development
Davao City has a large agricultural area where high value crops are grown.
These crops are mainly fruit crops that may be sold as fresh or processed.
Existing within the city are various processing plants mainly on coconut, cacao,
banana, mango.
The strategy calls for the focus in the agriculture sector in terms of investing in
rural infrastructure, upgrading of farm technology, improvement of the value
chain of major agricultural products, extension of credit for farm inputs, and
development of food processing industries.
Planting materials of key high value crops will be made available and dispersed
for planting by the farmers especially in the non-tillage agriculture zones of the
city. Permanent crops like rubber, cacao, coffee, coconut and durian will be
prioritized since these will allow the farmers with better return of investments
Farm-to-market roads in the major food production districts of Marilog,
Paquibato, Baguio, Calinan and Tugbok will be improved to connect them better
to markets of the CBD and Toril. Farm mechanization appropriate for the upland
and small farms of the farmers will be distributed in terms of loans to
cooperatives and farmers associations. More agriculture technologists and
extension specialists will hired to provide trainings and consultations to the local
farmers so that technology is adopted. The manufacturing sector will be
encouraged to invest in food processing to add value to the agriculture outputs of
the farms.
Industrial development
Davao City as the center of the region has a large number of manufacturing firms
within its jurisdiction. This is served by the international airport and seaports
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located in the city. The biggest manufacturing plant is engaged into non-metallic
mining or cement manufacturing.
Manufacturing of the various agriculture products as well as assembly plants will
be encouraged to provide employment for the citizens. Special emphasis will be
given to manufacturing industries like textile and food industries that utilize low
skilled workers to harness the excess labor force from the rural areas.
Electronics and car assembly plants that will be set up in Davao City can employ
skilled workers that will be trained by setting up technical vocational schools.
Industrial parks will be developed in cooperation with the private sector so
government can offer incentives for the locators. The port areas of the city will
be improved to allow better transportation facilities for the import and export of
the goods needed and produced by the manufacturing plants.
Food processing plants such as canning and bottling of food will be encouraged
to add value to the fresh products coming from the different districts of the city as
well as regions of Mindanao. With the consolidation of these food products in the
city, the industries will be assured of a steady supply of inputs for their
manufacturing plants.
Considering that number of comparative advantages of the city and the various
recognitions that have been bestowed by the various organizations to the city,
the economic sectors of agriculture, tourisms and ICT will be provided priority for
public investments.
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Characteristics
Alternative 3
Agriculture, Tourism
and ICT-led
development
Cost
Long gestation period Depends on the investors
before harvesting crops.
to
construct
How much time will it take Consolidation of crops manufacturing plants
to realize the projects
issue for processing
May take at least two
years of planning to
construction
of
manufacturing plants
RANK
2
3
Cost
of
new Need for more farm to Available
roads.
infrastructures for the market roads in second Expansion of seaport
development
and third districts
needed
RANK
3
Pollution derived from the Water pollution
strategy
chemicals
2
from Air
pollution,
pollution
RANK
Amount of land that will
be utilized, maximum
profit per hectare
2
3
1
Large areas of land need Large tracts of land may Except for agriculture,
to be cultivated to meet be
needed
for land usage can be
economies of scale
manufacturing plants
minimal since vertical
development can be
utilized
RANK
3
1
2
Enforcement
of
the Agriculture
and More technical personnel Personnel will be needed
regulations
environment inspectors will be needed to monitor to monitor agriculture
are needed to cover large pollution levels
development, city based
area
infra of tourism and ICT
are
accessible
to
inspection personnel
RANK
3
2
1
Traffic
congestion Minimal traffic congestion With its big trucks, these For agriculture minimal
generated
generated
will
cause
traffic traffic congested but
congestion
in
main vicinities within tourist
highways
attractions
may
experience
traffic
congestion.
RANK
2
3
1
Benefits
Employment generated
Mostly from the rural People with technical- Both rural population due
areas will benefit
vocational skills will have to agriculture and urban
Less people in rural areas jobs
population
especially
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Characteristics
Alternative 1
Agriculture-led
development
Alternative 2
Industrial-led
development
Mostly in urban areas
RANK
Revenues generated
2
From High value crops
and processing of agri
products
3
From manufacturing and
exporting of products.
Will depend on the world
market
and
export
demand
RANK
3
1
Enhancement
of Will enhance the air Will provide the look of a
attractiveness of the city
quality of the city. Will modern city as long as
create green fields and pollution is controlled
carbon sinks
RANK
2
Balanced development Most of the development
between urban and rural
will focus in the rural
areas
RANK
3
Potential for sustained Food will always be a
growth
need in cities and other
countries
3
Most of the development
will focus on the urban
area
2
Manufactured goods will
depend on the demand in
the market
RANK
2
Enhancement of Davao Will maintain the citys
Citys role
reputation as a top
producer of fruits and
vegetables in the region
RANK
2
Ability to contribute to May stabilize the slopes
adaptive capacity of the of the upland areas and
city against Climate minimize flooding
change
3
Will enhance the citys
role as the center of
manufacturing in the
region
3
Contributes to green
house gas emission
RANK
TOTAL
3
32
1
30
Alternative 3
Agriculture, Tourism
and ICT-led
development
college level population
can enter ICT
1
From the use of human
capital
BPO centers are earning
big
Tourism is the largest
industry in the world
2
Tourism will enhance
attractiveness bec it will
emphasize urban design
and cleanliness for
tourists
1
Will create opportunities
in both rural and urban
areas
1
The
projections
for
tourism and ICTs are on
the positive side for the
next ten years
1
Will enhance the role of
the city as a major hub in
tourism development and
ICT in the country
1
May stabilize slopes in
the upland areas but may
also disturb upland area
due
to
tourism
development projects.
2
16
121
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in terms of BPO industries. With the presence of the high quality secondary and tertiary
levels of education, the human resource potential of the city is an attraction itself.
Concentrating on attracting BPO companies to set up shop within the CBD and Talomo,
Agdao Buhangin Districts to enjoy the benefits of agglomeration and provide employment
opportunities for the urban dwellers of the city especially for its young work force. Different
developers are presently construction commercial spaces that will accommodate new BPO
players
123
It is expected that the existing settlement pattern of the city will continue in the next decade.
a. Central Business District
CBD will continue to be the prime meeting place and cultural focus for the people of
Davao City, Region XI and Mindanao. Also, CBD will continue to enjoy as the major
focus for commerce, tourism, conventions, leisure, entertainment, sport and
recreation, education, cultural development, the arts, and health industries. The CBD
will continue to be the biggest employment opportunities generator.
124
The CBD and its surrounding neighbors of Buhangin, Talomo and Agdao districts
shall be hosts of facilities hosting Information, Communications Technology
particularly the Business Processing and Outsourcing industry. The agglomeration of
the needed facilities to operate 24-hour workforce within the CBD is complemented
by the presence of urban infrastructures and services not only in utilities but in peace
and order as well.
The future growth of the Central Business District will primarily be characterized by
vertical expansion. Urban renewal will likely take place while residential land use of
higher density will continue to be developed in this vicinity.
In order for the city to serve as a viable major service and investment center for the
EAGA in the coming decades, the CBD which includes the Chinatown must be able
to deliver a wider range of urban facilities and amenities. Special attention shall be
given to such uses as recreational open spaces, civic center, pocket parks, parking
facilities, and other related uses which are all important in any location.
b. Urban Centers
The primary role of the Urban Centers and District Urban Centers is to act as second
level service center for the citys residents and visitors. Among others,
amenities/community facilities within these centers shall be of medium scale urban
facilities and amenities such as commercial, industrial, secondary or tertiary school,
a district hall, a hospital, integrated food and transport terminals and other similar
activities that are deemed necessary in these centers. These centers shall be
connected with each other and the Central Business District, by major roads to
ensure efficient flow of goods and people.
By the year 2022, the Central Business District may continue to accommodate a
major share of the citys population. However, to attain a more balanced spatial
distribution of population throughout the city, the plan suggests the development of
the designated Citys existing urban district centers of Calinan, Mintal-Tugbok, Toril,
Marilog-Paquibato, Panacan-Bunawan and the Tourism Development area of EdenCatigan-Tagurano as the Citys growth centers.
The development of these centers has to be maximized through the improvement
and expansion of urban services and facilities. Each of these growth centers is
anticipated to complimentarily perform the following essential functions
Calinan
This existing urban center is strategically located within the productive
agricultural areas of the city. It shall be enhanced as the center for agrobased and industrial activities as well as center for trade and services in order
to accelerate economic growth and development in the place and create
more employment. Thus, the same may further be considered as the citys
main center for consolidating agricultural products coming from the districts of
Marilog, Paquibato and Baguio, and also some of the barangays belonging to
Cotabato and Bukidnon Provinces.
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Mintal-Tugbok
Due to the geographical advantage and existing high level educational
institutions in this area, this growth center may serve as the center for other
higher level education, bio-technology research and development for
Mindanao and the EAGA. Residential areas will continue to be developed in
the area owing to its accessibility to educational facilities and its relatively low
land values. These residential developments will offer opportunities for the
surrounding farmlands to supply for the food requirements of the area. It is
expected that the demand for commercial areas in Mintal will increase while
the existing tourist attractions in Los Amigos and surrounding barangays in
Tugbok district will enjoy new customers.
It is also envisioned that this center shall serve as the site for a world-class
sports complex that is capable of accommodating local as well as
international sports events.
Toril Urban Center
This center shall primarily serve as the citys alternate central business
district of the City, having the advantages of the existence of urban facilities
and services and its proximity to several existing resorts and recreational
centers. This center will likewise serve to complement for the tourism related
activities in the Triad tourism area by providing the commercial and services
needed by the populace of the surrounding areas. This area shall also
accommodate marine based industries due to the existence of a major fish
landing facilities in the place. Agro-industrial plants, food processing
industries and food terminals will be encouraged to locate in the area to take
advantage of its accessibility to the products coming from Region 12 and
ARMM. Consolidated and semi-processed agriculture products coming from
Marilog-Paquibato area will be transported straight to these processing plants
through an alternate road system parallel to the Bukidnon-Davao Highway.
Marilog-Paquibato Economic Zone
These two hinterland centers shall primarily be designated as focus areas for
agro-forestry development programs and upland agricultural development
since most of these areas have been identified to be prone to landslide.
Enhancing vegetation through agro-forestry will stabilize slopes against
landslide and erosion. These areas are expected to provide for the industrial
crops and food products for the food requirements of the citizens as well as
the raw material needs of the agro-industrial and food processing plants of
the city. These areas shall also be capable of accommodating small food
processing plants compatible with the agriculture zones to enhance the
productivity of the existing IP settlements in the area. The barangays of
Baganihan and portion of Datu Salumay will be designated as tourism
development zones to harness the tourism opportunities of the area.
Development in the area will conform to tourism standards on eco-tourism
and cultural tourism.
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A large part (12,326 hectares) of the district is now classified as conservation zone,
owing to it being a part of the Mt. Apo Natural Park as well as having recharge areas
of the citys aquifers. Agriculture lands have been reduced by 1,118 hectares since
those were classified as conservation areas. Zones with geo-hazard were identified
so that development restrictions can be enforced. Settlements within the district are
largely confined within the rural settlement areas where the barangay poblacion are
located.
The Baguio district will develop to continue its support to the agriculture sector for
food for the whole city as well as a provider of inputs for the food processing
industries in the Calinan and Toril Districts. The tourist attractions of the district will
provide the visitors with eco and agri-tourism activities.
There are large portions of the proposed conservation areas (8,707 hectares) that lie
within the CADTs which will allow the IP communities to participate in the protection
of our watersheds.
Paquibato District
Existing
The Paquibato District with its 65,240 hectares has 53,040 classified as brush lands
and grass lands. Forest cover occupies 10,492 hectares and the rest of 1,733 as
agriculture land.
These lands are presently occupied by mostly Indigenous People particularly the
Atas and other the upland farmers. Its main agriculture products are mostly fruits
and vegetables. Rice and corn are grown in the few flatlands of the largely
mountainous district.
The expansion of tillage agriculture on the steep slopes is a concern since these
tend to increase the rate of soil erosion in the district. The lack of all-weather roads in
the district makes it difficult for the transport of farm produce to the markets of Davao
City. More than often, farmers market their products to Panabo City since this is
more accessible. Development of settlements is constrained by the steep mountain
slopes in the area which may present risks to landslides.
Proposed
While the land for Forest use will be reduced to 9,030 hectares, the conservation
areas where development is not allowed will cover 12,894 hectares. Agriculture
practices especially agri forestry and non-tillage agriculture will be allowed in 41,327
hectares of Paquibato district. A total of 1,158 hectares of landslide and Floodway
zones have been identified and will be managed with development restrictions.
The district with its potential as a major agriculture production area will serve as the
supplier of food and agricultural products for the processing plants in Bunawan and
Toril. Fresh produce from the district will be consolidated in Toril as well as the
warehouses of the Agdao district. As in Marilog area, permanent crops like rubber,
durian, cacao, coffee and banana will be prioritized as agri forestry crops. Road
systems that will connect the Paquibato District to Calinan and Buhangin Districts will
be built so that farm produce can be transported directly to the local markets.
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The Ata CADT covers 59,578 hectares of Paquibato District. 36,383 hectares are
classified as agricultural while 12,604 hectares are classified as Conservation.
Another 8,785 hectares are classified as Forest zone.
Marilog District
Existing
Marilog District has a total of 12 barangays under its administrative district covering a
total of 62,885 hectares. It has an existing 11,102 hectares of forest cover and
45,713 hectares and 6,071 hectares can be classified as brush lands and agricultural
lands respectively.
The area serves as a major production area of the city owing to its agro-forestry
products. Tree plantations and fruit tree plantations can be found it in this district. In
the uplands, tourists attractions like caves and waterfalls and make it a natural tourist
destination. Lowlanders have leased lands in the area for their weekend houses to
enjoy the districts cool climate.
Despite of being a part of ancestral domains of the IP, There have been encroaching
in the area by leasing some of the land and converting these into residential uses for
their weekend getaways. As to MGBs terrain analysis, a large part of the district has
geo-hazards due to steep slopes that limit development of the area.
Proposed
A total of 26,159 hectares of the districts land will be allotted for agriculture practices
particularly agro forestry. Owing to geo-hazards and other constraints, forest area
will be decreased to 4,423 hectares however, 19,950 hectares will be zoned as
conservation or no development zones. Landslide zones where settlements will be
restricted comprise of 9,548 hectares. Tourism development zone will include 2,137
hectares.
The Marilog district will remain to be a major production area of the city.
Development of agri-forests will be encouraged to plant permanent crops in the area
to help stabilize the slopes and prevent further soil erosion. Priority permanent crops
are durian, coffee, cacao, rubber, banana and coconut. The reforestation of the area
through agro forestry enables the locals to earn income while enhancing the
watershed. Barangay Baganihan and Datu Salumay will be promoted as tourism
development zone with eco tourism as well as cultural tourism as their strategies.
This will allow compatible uses and activities to the land capability as well as cultural
sensitivity.
There are 24,613 hectares that fall within the ObuManuvu CADT where 14,850
hectares are classified as agricultural to allow IP communities to engage in activities
to improve their economic state. 7,365 hectares of declared as conservation areas
are also within this CADT.
There are also 24,382 hectares of Marilog District that are within the MatigsalugManobo CADT where 7,774 are declared as conservation and 5,308 hectares as
agricultural. 8,171 hectares in this CADT are areas classified as landslide prone.
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Calinan District
Existing
The district straddles the two watershed areas of Davao River and Talomo River
systems. Existing land uses of the district are mainly agriculture with 13,154 hectares
classified as agricultural and 8,580 hectares as shrub lands. There is approximately
31 hectares of commercial lands in the area followed by approximately 11 hectares
of residential lands scattered around the Calinan Poblacion area. Currently,
residential areas are being developed in barangay Riverside.
The barangay Calinan has a bustling commercial center that serves the barangays of
Marilog, Baguio, Calinan and Tugbok. The barangay also serves as a transportation
hub for its surrounding areas.
The district was allotted industrial land for the expected industrial activities to locate
in the area to process the agriculture products of the surrounding districts. However,
there were no industrial locators in the area for the past 10 years. The barangay
Calinan and several other barangays have been affected by some flooding incidents
in the last ten years. The 1996-2021 Zoning Ordinance designated the area
surrounding Barangay Calinan as mostly residential however, according to the MGB
geohazard study these areas are now classified as highly susceptible to flooding.
Proposed
The agricultural area of the Calinan district will be increased to 15,981 hectares as
classified in the lad capability map. Owing to the presence of recharge zones of
Davao Citys aquifer, 3,783 hectares will be zoned as conservation areas while those
that are highly susceptible to flooding will be classified as Floodway zones where
residential development will be restricted. Residential areas will be increased in safe
lands to 245 hectares while the remaining industrial zones will be rezoned into
residential and agro industrial zones.
The district will serve as the semi-processing and consolidation area of agricultural
products to be delivered later to the main processing area of Toril. The district will
continue to serve as a minor urban area catering to the urban needs of its
surrounding area. Commercial activities will be encouraged to provide service to the
largely agriculture-based population.
Tugbok District
Existing
Tugbok district with its total land area of 14,858 hectares has 13,694 hectares
dedicated to agriculture. Institutional lands of the Department of Agricultures Bureau
of Plant Industries and Philippine Coconut Authority plus the University of the
Philippines occupy around 229 hectares of the district. As of now, residential projects
in Barangays Tugbok, Los Amigos, Mintal and Sto. Nino are increasing, presently
occupying 573 hectares of the district. On the other hand, New Carmen hosts the
sanitary landfill of the city which occupies around 5 hectares of the barangay.
The city has identified the district as its expansion area in terms of its institutional
uses more specifically on education. The district currently host two state universities
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and a science high school in its district. The expansion of private high schools in the
area and its neighbouring districts makes the area more attractive for residential
areas. Barangay Mintal likewise plays a central figure for the district in becoming its
commercial district providing for the much needed commercial services to its district.
While the district has relatively large flat lands, these are vulnerable to floods as cited
in the terrain analysis. At least 617 hectares have been identified as having high
susceptibility to flooding. Current developments in the area are now replacing lands
that are presently used for agriculture purposes, these lands though have already
been zoned for residential purposes. Commercial development along the Davao
Bukidnon Highway is generating traffic congestion in some hours in Mintal because
of the lack of parking spaces by commercial buildings along the highway.
Proposed
To accommodate the expansion of the residential areas in the district, 2,178
hectares is allotted for residential purposes. This is followed by 9,960 hectares for
agriculture uses. A total of 617 hectares and 146 hectares is zoned as Floodway and
Conservation respectively. Institutional zone is brought up to 558 to accommodate
the relocation of the schools and universities and other institutional uses in the area.
Industrial land to accommodate light industrial activities will be located within a 72hectare area which is far less than the previous industrial land allotted in the area.
The Tugbok district provides a key expansion area for the residential development of
the city. Most of the middle class housing developments are fast rising in the area to
take advantage of its relatively lower land prices. This however may pose a problem
in terms of traffic congestion if all residents will avail of their urban needs in the CBD.
Commercial development will be encouraged to serve the needs of the present and
future residents. This will lessen the need for the districts residents to travel to the
CBD just to avail of basic commercial goods and services. As the institutional centre
of the city, research and development facilities will be encouraged to locate in this
area to take advantage of the existing academic institutions. As the population of the
district increases, it is expected that more educational institutions will put up their
facilities in the area.
Toril District
Existing
Toril District encompasses 29,685 hectares of Davao City. Agriculture lands cover
17,157 hectares while forests of the Mt. Apo Natural Park occupy 10,716 hectares.
The district hosts the largest concentration of tourism areas especially in the EdenTagurano-Catigan with 197 hectares, while residential lands occupy 935 hectares of
its territory. Also located in the district is an agglomeration of agro industrial activities
particularly in the Sirawan area where poultry and swine farm abound. Nearby, the
coal fire-powered plant is being constructed which is expected to be completed on
2016.
Currently the Toril district especially Barangay Toril serves as the secondary growth
center of the City. With more than 50 hectares of commercial areas and newly built
commercial malls, these serve a large population spanning Toril District, and parts of
Tugbok and Talomo districts. With the Daliao fish port, it supplies the city with fishery
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products from the sea. The district also hosts the Tourism Development Zone
comprising of three barangays of Eden-Catigan-Tagurano where upland ecotourism
activities can be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Current conflicts in land use are mostly between residential and agro-industrial
activities. The pollution coming from farms must be managed through environmental
mitigating measures. The development of tourism facilities in the upland areas is
hampered by the lack of water facilities. Farm-to-market roads are still needed to
connect the roads system to allow better access of farm produce to the markets of
Toril and the city.
Proposed
To meet the requirements of the city, Toril District is proposed to accommodate
2,203 has. of residential lands to meet future needs. To provide employment in the
urban areas, agro-industrial areas are allocated 808 hectares and industrial land to
433 hectares. To allow expansion of the commercial activities 233 hectares of land
will be zoned as commercial land. The forestland plus the recharge zones within the
area will comprise the conservation zone of 11,565 hectares of the district. Of the
whole district 1,434 hectares will be zoned as landslide mitigating zones where
development will be limited. The whole barangays of Eden-Catigan Tagurano are
designated as tousirm development zone with an area of 3,545 hectares.
As the secondary growth center of the city, Toril district will be developed to serve
the as an alternate site of the urban amenities of city. The district will focus in agroindustrialisation as well as eco-tourism to propel the development of the city. The
district will serve as the food processing area of the city where fruits, meat and
vegetables from other districts as well as other regions will be consolidated and
processed so that these can be exported to other parts of the city and the region.
The ObuManuvu CADT covers only 527 hectares in Toril District which is classified
as Conservation area. The Bagobo-Tagabawa CADT covers Barangay Sibulan and
portions of Mt Apo Natural Park with an area of 4,701 hectares Toril District and
2,904 hectares of which is classified as Conservation with only 60 hectares allotted
for agricultural use.
Bunawan District
Exisiting
Bunawan District with its 6,393 hectares is lies along the border of Panabo City.
Currently, there are 4,700 hectares that are being used for agriculture. The district
hosts the largest concentration of industrial activities comprising of 465 hectares and
to complement the need for workers 706 hectares of residential areas exist in the
district. There are 155 hectares of land that are being utilized for quarrying activities
specifically limestone for the nearby cement factory. Even so, the district boasts of
fishponds and mangrove stands along the coastline.
The district serves as the manufacturing hub of the city. It hosts medium to heavy
industries that are engaged cement manufacturing, steel plants and food processing
plants. Likewise, relocation sites of the city are located in the area to provide job
opportunities for the urban poor.
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Conflicts between land uses often arise between residential areas and the
manufacturing plants. While most of the area was zoned as industrial, settlements
continued to proliferate in the zone to take advantage of the employment
opportunities. Flooding occurs in the area as a result of the overflow of the
riverbanks affecting mostly informal settlements.
Proposed
With the expected rise in the demand for industrial lands by foreign locators, it is
proposed that 2,625 hectares of land be allotted for industrial uses. Agricultural lands
will be reduced to 1,321 hectares to accommodate the need for agro-industrial and
industrial lands. Settlements will be increased to 890 hectares but will be managed
with proper buffer zones to prevent future conflicts between residential and industrial
uses.
The District will continue its role as the manufacturing hub of the city. Medium and
heavy industries will be directed to locate within this district. Agriculture products
from Paquibato district will serve as raw materials for the food processing plants of
the district. This will provide employment opportunities for the residential district of
Buhangin and the socialized housing projects within the district. The district will also
host the port facilities of various banana companies that use the district as their
logistics center to export fresh fruits to other countries.
Buhangin District
Existing
Buhangin District has 9,473 hectares of land under its jurisdiction. More than half of
the district is engaged in agriculture with 4,959 hectares utilized as such. Residential
area is 2,345 has. making it the second largest district in terms of residential area in
the city. Commercial areas occupy 328 has while industrial areas comprise 139 has
of the districts land.
The district has enjoyed a rapid growth in its commercial and residential
development. The commercial development along its main roads like the Diversion
Road and the JP Laurel Road provides the expansion area for the Poblacion district.
The development of residential housing in Barangays Cabantian and Tigatto in the
recent years has allowed the middle class to own houses near the CBD. There
continue to exist high-end subdivisions in the district and recent developments for
planned communities have been undertaken by development corporations. The
district plays host to the Davao International Airport and the International Seaport.
Warehouses and container yards for the import and fresh fruit export businesses are
located along the shorelines of the district.
Owing to the intensity of the urban uses, various land use issues often arise. The
competition between residential land and industrial land often arises when industrial
zones are converted in to subdivisions. The succeeding industrial development are
then held hostage by these residential development even if they are in the right zone.
Commercial development along the main roads of the district is aggravating the
traffic flow within the district. Furthermore, the commercial zones along the Diversion
Road have increased the frequency of traffic congestion and even accidents. Traffic
mitigating measures must be put in place to ensure minimal traffic disturbance. The
district is furthermore threatened by geohazards present in the area especially along
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the Davao River. The flood prone zone is approximated as covering 1,285 hectares
of the district and residential areas are often affected by floodwaters whenever
Davao River overflows.
Proposed
The residential zone of the district will be expanded to 3,865 hectares to absorb the
citys need for residential areas. Property developers have been provided for 487
hectares of Planned Unit Development zones where they can develop mixed-use
areas for their clients. Agriculture lands were reduced to 2,395 has to accommodate
the residential areas so that these will not enter the Floodway zones of the district.
Industrial and commercial areas will also be expanded to accommodate the districts
needs.
The district plays a critical role in the development of the city since it hosts that major
linkages of the city to the outside world. The Buhangin district serves as the
expansion area for the residential areas in the northern part of the CBD. The ICT
industry is mostly concentrated in this district with the IT parks located in Damosa
area and along JP Laurel highway. Likewise the district hosts major tourism facilities
like hotels, resorts and golf courses. The district also serve as the bridge between
the CBD and the Paquibato area since roads leading from the CBD to the Paquibato
District will be passing through the Buhangin district.
Agdao District
Existing
The District has the least area occupied at 530 hectares, 190 hectares of which is
currently being utilized for commercial purposes. 251 hectares are currently being
used for residential and 34 hectares for industrial activities.
The District currently serves as a warehouse district where goods imported from
other districts are stored for distribution to other parts of the city as well as a
consolidation center where agriculture products from all over the the city as well as
regions outside the city converge to be exported to other regions. Within the district
is the wharf of Sta. Ana which used to serve as the main port of the city. The wharf is
currently used as a jump off point for tours to the Samal Island although it still
handles limited commercial cargo for some establishments. In Magsaysay Ave.,
commercial establishments selling affordable goods from other regions and countries
serve as shopping areas for people looking for bargains.
However in Lanang area, high end commercial malls like the SM Lanang Premiere
together with its hotels are located. Residential areas that need upgrading can also
be found in the district. The density pattern of the district is found to be the highest in
the whole city. Also found within the district is one of the main urban parks of the city
the Magsaysay Park.
The encroaching commercial activities within the residential areas of the district
remains to be an issue of conflict. The need for new commercial spaces within the
district rapidly changes the uses within designated residential areas to the detriment
of the households. The lack of commercial spaces for the micro entrepreneurs are
forcing them to occupy sidewalks and streets. Incidents of landlessness in the
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district has developed informal settlements particularly along the coastal areas of the
district. Industrial areas within the district are now being surrounded by informal
settlers thus endangering the businesses and households alike. The Magsaysay
Park needs refurbishing and upgrading to develop its premises into an area where
people can relax.
Proposed
To develop its commercial potential, previously designated residential areas will now
be zoned to allow commercial uses in their areas expanding the commercial area to
228 hectares. Industrial activities which are very vital to employment generation will
be expanded to 106 has of the district while purely residential zones will be reduced
from 251 hectares to 148 has. The reduction of residential zones does not mean the
removal of residential units but it now allows these areas to have commercial
activities within. The Magsaysay Park and the Sta. Wharf area is being targetted for
development to handle tourism related activities. The park will be developed into a
tourist attraction while the wharf will accommodate commercial activities that will
complement the park as well as handle tourist oriented water transportation systems
for the region.
The role of the Agdao district will be to serve as a commercial expansion area of the
Poblacion District owing to its proximity. The expansion of commercial areas and
industrial areas within the district will allow employment opportunities for locals living
with the Agdao district as well as its neighboring districts. The district with a
developed Sta. Wharf will serve as the jump off point of the tourists who would want
to explore other parts of the region like Samal Island. However, Agdao District will
continue to be the warehouse center for goods coming from the port areas for
distribution to the rest of the region.
Talomo District
Existing
The Talomo district has experienced a surge in residential expansion these past
years. With its 8,558 hectares, a total of 2,907 hectares of residential areas exist
within the district. Agricultural activities consume 3,837 hectares while 382 hectares
are used for commercial activities. The presence of mostly educational institutions
occupy 145 hectares of the districts land.
The district of Talomo is known for its large residential areas especially in Bucana,
Matina Crossing, Matina Aplaya and Catalunan Grande. The district supplies most
of the drinking water of the city because most of the DCWD production wells are
located in Barangay Dumoy. Educational insitutions like primary and secondary
schools and few univerities are also located in Barangay Matina Crossing of the the
district. Its commercial areas are mostly located along the Matina Crossing area of
MacArthur Highway and in Bucana along Quimpo Boulevard. The district also
accommodates tourism activities especially in its coastal barangays of Matina
Aplaya, Dumoy and Talomo. Industrial activities of the district are confined in the
barangays of Maa and along the MacArthur Highway in Talomo. The Matina Aplaya
area hosts to mangrove stands that may be considered as one of the most diverse
mangrove environment in the area owing to the number of species found there.
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The area experiences various land use issues as it continues to be a preferred area
for expansion of residential areas. It also hosts some of the citys informal
communities especially in its coastal barangays. With the lack of good sanitary
practices by many households in these communities, pollution from these areas now
affects the coastal waters of the district. Commercial development may run in
conflict with these informal communities when the landowners would like to expand
their commercial intersts in their properties. The District hosts three watersheds
making it vulnerable to the floods that come occasionally.
Barangay Talomo Proper is often affected since it stands between two river systems
Talomo River and Matina River. The communities of Barangay Maa and Bucana
are affected whenever the Davao River overflows. Another concern is the existence
and expansion of residential areas within the areas of the production wells of DCWD
since many of the houses have not installed proper sewage systems to protect the
ground waters of the district.
Proposed
The district is proposed to have 5,067 hectares of its land zoned as residential to
accommodate the expansion of the citys residents. Commercial zones within the
these residential zones will be encouraged to provide the basic services need by the
households and prevent additional trips to the CBD that create traffic congestion. A
special Urban Ecological Enhancement zone will be assigned to the Shrine Hills area
to mitigate the development of the area since it is classified as a landslide prone area
by MGB. This will be developed into a green park and eco tourism site where low
impact activities will be done to prevent instability on its slopes. A total of 954
hectares will be classified as Floodway zone to prevent residential development
along these areas.
Talomo has become an emerging growth area of the city. Its main role will be to
absorb the expansion of residential growth of the city. The district is expected to
absorb the lower and middle class residential needs of the city. It is expected that
medium rise residential buildings will be developed in barangays that are near the
CBD. Middle class housing will also be developed in the barangays of Catalunan
Pequeno and Catalunan Grande. As for the commercial areas, commercial malls will
serve as the growth areas of commercial development. However commercial
development along the highways is still expected but proper traffic mitigating
measures should be undertaken by the developers to minimize traffic congestion.
The revival of the Times Beach area as tourism zones is needed. It is foreseen that
tourism oriented restaurants can be re-established in the area as long as the proper
sanitation and waste water treatment plants are put in place to minimize the pollution
of the waters. The Talomo Bay will continue to be strategic in the fisheries sector by
maintaining the marine protected areas and its fishing grounds. Recreational facilities
are expected to be established in the Talomo and Matina Aplaya area.
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Poblacion District
Existing
The Poblacion district occupies 1,144 hectares of the city and bounded on the west
by the Davao River. Its commercial area is 511 hectares with residential areas
covering 433 hectares. Institutional areas occupy 98 hectares of the entire district.
The district currently hosts the major institutions in terms of trade and commerce,
education and health, administrative and transportation services. Commercial
establishments crowd the main streets of San Pedro up to JP Laurel and the main
market place of the city Bankerohan is also located in the Poblacion. The main
branches of different banks are located along the CM Recto Avenue. The district
serves as the main commerce and trade center of the city where goods and services
are exchanged. The Chinatown area hosts mostly retail and hardware shops. Aside
from being the CBD, the Poblacion also serves as the central administrative district
where the main offices of the local government and national agencies like the City
Hall complex, San Pedro Cathedral and Central Bank are located. Main educational
and health institutions from the private and public sectors are concentrated in this
area. In transportation, the district functions as the main hub for the city where all
routes of different types of transportation start or end and for the region because of
the Davao City Overland Transportation Terminal.
With the expanding CBD, the residential areas surrounding the CBD are now being
converted to commercial establishments. The CBD is now facing competition from
the commercial malls located in other districts like Agdao and Buhangin and may
lose its competiveness if it cannot upgrade its facilities. The commercial buildings are
now old and dilapidated and may need to be rebuilt to expand its area and
accommodate new types of commercial activities. Vertical development is now being
undertaken by different institution to maximize their location but many fail to provide
adequate parking spaces within the lots. Parking issues along the streets of the city
is now increasing as the need to utilize them for moving vehicles become apparent.
Open spaces in the city need to be refurbished to maximize their potentials to
provide recreational activities for the citizens. Residential areas will continue to be
converted into commercial areas but vertical residential spaces can complement this
development. The infrastructures and utilities of the district are now getting old and
need upgrading. During heavy rainfall, the drainage systems of the district are
overwhelmed resulting in flashfloods in commercial and residential areas. Areas
along the Davao River are constantly threatened by floodwaters whenever there are
heavy rains in the Davao River watershed.
Proposed
The expansion of the Poblacion will not be horizontal but vertical wherein medium
rise to high rise buildings are expected to be built to maximize the locations
centrality.
Commercial areas will be increased slightly to 530 hectares to
accommodate some expansion. It is seen that most expansion will come from
vertical development to maximize the limited spaces within the CBD. Residential
areas will be reduced and restricted especially those along the riverbanks of Davao
River. A total of 259 hectares of the district will be declared as Floodway zones
thereby restricting residential development on such. Institutional areas will be slightly
increased to 82 hectares while the Chinatown area with 63 hectares will be made
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As stated in the sectoral studies, Davao City should allocate an additional land area for an
estimated 134,356 new residential dwellings by 2022.
ULRP program of the City and the private developers form the settlement/housing supply to
cover Urban and Rural areas of the City. The employment component is to include
industrial, commercial and retail developments. The plan would ensure that there is land
capacity to meet the annual housing and employment targets.
Table 1.25 shows that 2013-2022 population projection needs 1,928.11 hectares for
residential, 621.8 hectares for commercial, and 20 hectares for parks/open spaces.
In 1996, NSO statistical projection showed that Davao City will have a total population of
2,300,989 by the year 2021 with an annual growth rate of 3.37 percent. Using the HLURB
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standards, for the period of twenty five (25) years, the total urban land requirements of the
city indicates a total additional area of 36,916.74 hectares.
However the 2010 NSO census, the population growth rate of Davao City slowed down to
2.36% per annum. This translates to a much lower total projected population for 2021 at
1,493,543 or 807,446 less individuals than the original projection.
The City, in its 1996 CDP provided 11,512 hectares for residential use wherein 2,246
hectares of such is within the geohazards. The 2013-2022 additional residential requirement
for its projected population will be around 2,086 hectares. As such, there is an additional of
more or less 1,202 hectares for residential use for the planning period 2013-2022. The
proposed commercial area allocation reduced to 2,638 hectares from 3,800 hectares in the
1996-2021 plan because the projected additional commercial requirement for the next ten
years is only 622 hectares. Proposed industrial use allocation also reduced from 6,550
hectares in the 1996-2021 plan to 3,724 hectares in the next ten years. Institutional use also
reduces from 2,152 hectares in the previous plan to 1,287 hectares for 2013-2022.
However, open space increased from 420 hectares to 582 hectares.
Table 1.38 Additional Urban Land Requirements, 2013-2022, Davao City
Land Use Classification Land Area Demand
(in hectares)
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Open/parks
Total
2,086.00
621.80
994.90
69.18
25.00
3,796.88
Source, OCPDC
Table 1.39 Available Urban Land Supply and projected Urban Land Demand, 2013-2022, Davao City
(Hectares)
Land Use
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Open Space /
Parks &
Recreation
Allocated
Land
(19962021)
11,512
3,800
6,550
2,152
420
2,246
324
268
99
Available
Land
Excluding
Geohazards
9,266
3,476
6,282
2,053
100
320
GeoHazard
Existing
Available Occupied
Existing
Land
Projected
Additional
Land Reqt
Gap
Proposed
8,382
1,583
853
629
884
1,893
5,429
1,424
2,086
622
995
69
(1,1202)
1,271
4,434
1,355
15,452
2,638
3,724
1,287
1,321
(1,001)
25
(1,026)
582
Source: OCPDC
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4.
Lands identified for socialized housing, resettlement, and relocation sites for
informal settlers.
The process of expropriation would need legislative action to authorize the acquisition and
to release the funds for the purchase.
The Zoning Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance shall serve as the strategic intervention in the implementation of the
Land Use Plan. It is a regulatory measure which is enacted to identify the various land use
districts or zones, designate the allowable uses therein and prescribe physical and
performance standards based on the approved general and urban land use plans as
reflected in the Comprehensive Land Use Development Plan of the City.
The Local Development Investment Program (LDIP)
Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) is a three (3) year rolling plan that details
the cost of projects, equipment and other items necessary to implement programs and
projects stipulated in the town plan. Based on the general experience of local governments,
financial resources are never enough, it is vital therefore that the LDIP be prepared with
utmost care. Before sectoral projects are listed or even formulated, these projects must be
checked whether there are overlapping efforts by other entities such as departments and
agencies at the national or regional level.
The LDIP CY for the year 2014-2016 shall list down sectoral projects such as infrastructure,
utilities, housing, livelihood, health care and other social services. The LDIP also include
capital outlays of various equipment needed for the effective operations of the various
offices of the city government. Financial support needed for implementing the plan may
either come from the local, national or other source.
Increase Density of Zones to accommodate more development
The existence of low density residential areas offers opportunity to accommodate more
residences in previously zoned areas. Many of these low-density residential subdivisions
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are just in the outskirts of the CBD and are now slowly accommodating townhouses and
apartments. These show that there is interest from the landowners to accommodate more
residences within their subdivisions. This offers an opportunity for compact development
and shorter commuting distances for residents who will live in the apartments or
townhouses.
Encourage medium to high rise mixed use buildings within the CBD
Existing buildings and structures have a life about a half century, these can be
retrofitted to accommodate present trends in development and zoning. Case in
points are the movie theaters of the 1980s that have been redeveloped into
shopping centers or entertainment centers. After an inventory of idle buildings, the
local government can offer incentives to building owners for their redevelopment.
These will allow the reutilization of existing commercial areas to accommodate new
activities.
Encourage redevelopment of the original CBD
The reestablishment of the original CBD as the prime commercial district will counter
the magnets created by the malls in the outskirts of the city. With downtown
redevelopment strategies, it is expected that commercial and residential buildings
will be reestablished in the area. This will serve as a counter magnet against the
urban sprawl that may result from the malls located far from the CBD.
Taxation
Taxes are considered revenue generating measures to finance the programs and projects of
the city development plan but also as a way to encourage and discourage certain activities
in the city. With the enactment of the Local Government Code of 1991, local governments
today retain more of its revenues than it did before projects were identified in the sector
plans. The system of tax collection, however, should be improved to recover taxes lost due
to inefficiency. Aside from financing programs and projects, taxation has the added purpose
of influencing types of development in specific areas. For example, tax exemption or tax
holidays can be granted in new development in undeveloped areas. Idle Land taxation
should be implemented to prevent speculation in the land market which tends to distort the
supply and demand of land in the city. Updating of the valuation of the lands of the city
approaching near its market values must be prioritized to encourage the landoweners to
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maximize the productivity of their lands and also enable the city to raise funds for its various
urban projects
Police Power
One of the implementation tools of the local government is its police power. City ordinances
would protect the safety, health, welfare and interest of its constituency. Police power
covers such regulatory measures as zoning, building and subdivision standards, grant or
deny issuance of city permits and environmental protection ordinances, etc. The police
power regulations are usually enforced through the issuance or non-issuance of permits to
applicants who want to build on, develop, improve or change the land uses of his property.
Of course, the local government must make an effort and allocate enough financial
resources to maintain an effective enforcement arm to monitor and enforce these
ordinances.
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a.3
a.4
Minor Commercial - these areas cover 600.76 hectares. Uses falling under this
category include all types of conglomeration of wholesale, retail and servicerelated activities. The Central Business District (CBD) has the highest share of
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land allocation for this purpose, where the citys business establishments and
activities are concentrated.
b.2
Commercial activities within very high to high susceptibility to flooding will have additional
restrictions to prevent disasters should floodwaters enter their establishments.
c. Industrial Areas
The industrial areas of the city totaled to about 3,724 hectares. Establishments in these
areas should provide waste treatment facilities and mitigation on pollution control in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the different government agencies. These
industrial areas are categorized into three (3) classifications namely:
c.1
Light Industrial area will cover 847 hectares. The plan provides ample areas for
non-pollutive/non-hazardous and non-pollutive/hazardous industrial activities in
the different areas of the city such as: the 200-meter strip of land along the
national highway from Barangays Binugao, Sirawan and Lubogan; the coastal
portion of R. Castillo St., portions of Barangays Sasa, and Panacan.
c.2
c.3
Industrial activities within high susceptibility to flooding will have additional restrictions to
prevent environmental disasters should floodwaters enter their establishments. Industrial
activities like chemical manufacturing and the like that may pollute the water systems if
affected by flooding will be disallowed within these areas susceptible to geohazard.
d. General Institutional Areas
A total of 1,038.38 hectares is allocated for institutional use. These are major public
institution in the designated urban area. These include the educational center at Mintal;
proposed government center at Magtuod; Southern Philippines Medical Center; military
reservations at Mintal, Catitipan and San Pedro St.; the Hall of Justice at Ecoland and the
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City Hall and sites of other government agencies operating in the city. This area will answer
the projected space requirement of 11.55 hectares for health and sanitation facilities and
57.68 hectares for schools/classrooms.
These also include various public school sites dispersed in the different barangays of the
urban area; and the sites for barangay halls and health centers; privately-owned institution
sites; and sites for different places of worship in the city.
Public institutions especially education and health facilities as well as protective services will
not be allowed to locate within areas that are highly susceptible to flooding.
e. Open Spaces/Easement
A total of 400.95 hectares shall be designated as open space/easements along riverbanks
and/or waterways and easements of coastal waters. This is based on the proper delineation
of these easement areas shall be determined and a management plan for protection and
rehabilitation as well as climate change adaptation options and policies should be imposed.
f. Infrastructure/Utilities
Approximately 750 hectares are allocated for infrastructure/utilities usage. These include
the proposed two (2) major land transport terminals, airports the existing and expansion of
seaports (government and private owned), the proposed By Pass Road that traverse from
Toril to Bunawan and the proposed radial road parallel to existing Diversion Road. This also
includes other utilities like reservoirs, power substation and Telecommunications
Development along major roads and corridors of the city will be strictly regulated to prevent
traffic congestion. Establishments along these roads must provide a wider setback,
sidewalks, off-street parking and loading and unloading areas to minimize their traffic impact
on the urban road system.
Road Right Of Way: There should be no structure allowed to be constructed within the
road-right-of-way (RROW). The width of the RROW rekoned from the center line should
measure 30 meters for national road, 20 meters for city road and 10 meters for barangay
road.
g. Inland Water Use
About 69.58 hectares is water use areas. These are the same areas utilized for fish ponds
located at Tugbok, Toril and Bunawan areas. The plan does not include expansion of the
fish pond areas considering that these are all privately-owned.
h. Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Planned Unit Development comprised of 884.68 hectares. This can be a mixed use
development which includes residential, commercial, institutional, tourism and industrial. The
city identified four locations for this purpose, one in Panacan, Lanang, Talomo and
Cabantian. The real estate company should submit a development master plan of the area
subject for a technical review of the City Planning Office in accordance with the rules and
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regulations of the HLURB and different government agencies. The CPDO shall recommend
the application to Sangguniang Panlungsod for their review and approval.
i. Agro-Industrial
These areas consist of 1,735.13 hectares land area located in Toril District. Under the new
CLUP, the Sirawan, Binugao and portion of Bunawan shall be designated as Agro-Industrial
since dominant land use is modern livestock farming with related facilities and amenities.
Agro-Industrial area in Sirawan and Binugao will also serve as buffer from the Coal fired
plant in the nearby area. The area shall be planted with thick trees to intensify oxygen and
greening and serving also as buffer zone to shield the Muslim Community at Barangay
Sirawan and the neighboring Residential Subdivisions.
Agro-industries shall install appropriate wastewater and waste treatment facilities to abate
contamination to aquifer and minimize disturbance to nearby land use such as subdivisions
and ethnic community.
j. Special Use Areas
A total of 339 hectares is allocated for special use . The development of these areas
include projected additional sanitary landfill of 5 hectares, memorial parks/cemetery,
funeral parlor, golf course, and other projects with socio economic significance.
Development of these areas are strictly controlled and managed in accordance with
management plans and policies.
k. Agricultural Use
The city has a total of 111,387.49 hectares for Agricultural use or 45.65 per cent to citys
total land area. Due to the physical characteristic of these lands based on the Terrain
Analysis studies of MGB, the agricultural use shall be divided into three classes, namely;
k.1 Agriculture-Non Tillage- these are agricultural areas with higher slope and with
moderate to high susceptibility to mass movement or erosion. Most of these areas
are located in the districts of Toril, Marilog and Calinan. To ensure health and
sustainability of the watershed areas of the city, restrictions apply in the use of these
areas. These areas should not be tilled and should be developed as agro-forest.
Prohibited acts in accordance with the Watershed code should be observed.
k.2 Prime Agriculture- The city government recognizes the vast potentials of its prime
agricultural areas for economic development subject to rules and regulations of
environmental protection to sustain the health and sustainabilitiy of the watershed
areas and the city sources of water. This area is identified and delineated by MGB as
such for all types of agricultural activities provided that a zoning plan shall be
adopted to promote a sustainable and environment-friendly diversified agri-industry.
The plan shall provide for the rational land use and utilization for economic
development, sustainable and organic upland agriculture, crop diversification,
zoning for crop suitability and profitability for large scale agriculture and subsistence
farmers.
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l. Conservation
The city has identified 60,135.90 hectares allocated as Conservation areas. These are
environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) in the watershed Code of Davao City and areas
declared by laws as Natural Parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves and sanctuaries
inclkuding recharge areas for water requirement where rainwater or seepage actually enters
the acquifers.This watershed area has been identified and delineated in the Terrain Analysis
Study conducted by MGB. These are located in Tamugan-Panigan Watershed areas,
Tamugan-Davao River flood plains, Suawan flood plains, Mts. Makabol-Alikoson Area,
Upper Talomo River, Subasta- Sirib, Tagakpan, Tagurano and Lipadas Areas, Tagluno
Creek, Kilate-Bato and Banod area, Bayabas area, Sibulan Baracatan (Davao City side)
and Mt. Apo Natural Park (Davao City side). The use of these areas shall be accompanied
with corresponding responsibilities and accountabilities, in accordance with the Watershed
Code of Davao City. Acts like Land Conversion, Commercial farming, Dumping of any waste
products, destroying/altering objects of natural beauty and Exploitation of quarry resources
and other acts stated in the Code are prohibited. However it is encouraged that the area will
be developed and maintained as Natural Park. The existing cultural settlements particularly
the Bagobo-Tagabawa tribe within Sibulan, Toril District, should be preserved and
protected in accordance with the plans and program of ADSDPP. An improved agroforestry
development projects will be implemented.
m. Easement / Buffer
The city has a total of 43.86 hectares identified areas that serve as buffer along the
periphery of the development site, 20 meters strip between two conflicting uses; (such as to
protect the residential development adjacent to existing industry). A share of land is
provided as such in order to promote a sense of privacy and minimize the potential
nuisances such as dirt, litter and unsightly views. This. shouldl be planted with thick trees
and shall be maintained to increase balance in ecology. These are mostly located in
Bunawan District where existing residential developments are adjacent to industrial activity.
n. Forest land
Davao City has identified 13,995 hectares or 5.74 per cent of the citys total land area
intended for forest management. These are located in Marilog, Paquibato and Toril
Districts. Massive reforestation project shall be undertaken in these areas to be carried out
by the City Environment and Natural Resources in coordination with the Non Government
Organizations and Peoples Organizations as stated in the Watershed Code. A Watershed
Management related activities and ecological revolution program are to be undertaken by
the government with or without the cooperation of NGOs and POs. Existing Ethnic and
cultural settlements of indigenous community shall be protected. CADT areas belonging to
indigenous tribes should be developed in accordance with the plans and programs of
ADSDPP. Pursue the formulation of Forest Land Use Plan. This is z tool that promotes
stable and self-sufficient communities through a sustainable environment
and
institutionalized participatory management and improving the socio-economic conditions of
indigenous people or other people occupying forest lands.
o. Special Institution
Special land uses covers 243 hectares of land area. These area are intended for
orphanage, home for the aged, rehabilitation center, the correctional center at Ma-a; and
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mental hospital. located in the urban areas of the city. Development in these areas shall
follow the standards of the different governemtn agency specially in mitigation and risk
reduction policy.
p. Environment Management Area
Davao City has identified and delineated areas which are susceptible to flooding and
landslide based on the Terrain Analysis Study conducted by the Mines and Geosciences
Bureau (MGB) in 2007. These are special treatment areas for risk reduction of landslide and
flooding, in order to reduce risks associated to landslide and flooding phenomena to which
some inhabitants of the city are exposed. The land areas prone to landslide and flood
hazards shall be under Environment Management which shall be subjected to special
environmental management plans and programs.
It is recognized that portions of flood and landslide prone areas are also a valuable land
resource where development may still be introduced but restricted and that all development
applications shall be assessed accordingly taking into account the ecological factors as well
as social and economic. Habitation in such areas will be encouraged to adopt mitigating
measures in order to reduce the impact of flooding and landsliding on individual owners and
occupants of flood and landslide prone properties, and to reduce private and public losses
resulting from the mentioned hazards. The level of disaster preparedness is a major factor in
mitigation of natural disasters. Mitigation of the effects of the disasters and protection
against hazards require both structural and non-structural measures. Therefore these areas
should have a strict management plan and policies for settlements. The Urban Environment
Management areas are defined as follows:
p.1 Floodway Mitigation Area Davao City has 6,696.55 hectares of lands that are
highly susceptible to flooding as determined by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau
studies. Based on the study and history of flooding events, flood prone are usually
low lying areas along the riverbanks. For the past five to ten years, residential,
commercial and other land uses are affected when Davao River, Talomo River and
Matina Pangi River overflowed caused by longer heavy rain in the lowlands and
uplands. The incidents resulted to millions of peso damaged to properties and lost
of lives. Therefore, development of these areas would have significant adverse
impacts upon flood behavior which in turn may result in adverse effects on other
development and the community. Development of flood prone areas would also
expose occupants and their property to significant levels of flood danger and
damage. Therefore there should be a strict implementation on flood management
plans /programs and policies as well as mitigation measures which require both
structural and non-structural .
p.2 Landslide Mitigation area- Davao City has 12,934.71 hectares of land that are very
high susceptible to landslide as identified by the MGB studies. These are located in
the upland areas with steep slopes (30 degrees and up). These areas are prone to
mass movement which can be triggered by rain. Areas which are naturally
susceptible to mass movements are the denudational landforms. These areas are
found mostly in Marilog and Paquibato districts. Such mitigation measures should
be integrated with the normal developmental activities. The city has experienced
isolated incidents of landslide in Paquibato and Marilog districts. CADT areas within
these areas shall be managed in accordance with the programs of ADSDPP.
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p.3 Urban Ecological Enhancement area- this area covers 222.62 hectares of land that
refers to the Shrine Hills area which is delineated by MGB as susceptible to
landslide on both sides of the hill -facing Ma-a and facing Matina Pangi. Portion on
top of this hill is relatively flat. This area is proposed to be developed by some of the
real estate company, however, MGB has declared that portion of the Shrine Hills
are High susceptible to landslide. Therefore, development of this area must be
carefully studied in coming up of its best and suitable project with respect to the
condition of the area. It must be strictly managed with the best mitigating measures
and provisions to protect the areas from landslide. The area should have a
management plan adopting mitigation measures that may require both structural or
non-structural stratregies in accordance with the rules and regulations of different
government agencies.
q. Parks and recreation
The city has a total of 110 hectares of parks and recreation. This includes the existing parks
in the urban areas of the city like Rizal Park, Quezon Park, Osmena p-ark, Freedom Park,
Mabini Pocket Park, Magsaysay Park and the latest and active Peoples Park among
others. The city has also considered the sites allocated for parks and playground of the
different subdivisions established in the city, especially those subdivisions which are already
turned-over to the city government, as additional areas for parks and playgrounds.
r.
Tourism Development
A share of 5,834.51 hectares of land is for Tourism development use. This refers to areas
where major tourism projects or tourist related activities shall be allowed provided that the
same shall follow standards and guidelines of the government agencies and shall also be
subjected to environmental impact and vulnerability assessment specially on eco-tourism,
agri-tourism, resort and theme parks. These areas are located in Eden, Tagurano, Catigan,
Baganihan, Datu Salumay, ChinaTown and Beach areas in Talomo District. Development of
CADT areas within barangays Datu Salumay and Baganihan shall conform with the plans
and programs of ADSDPP.
s. Rural Settlement Areas
The city has identified 5,464.85 hectares of land area allotted for settlement use in the rural
barangays of the city. Fifty-eight (58) rural barangays of the city has settlement areas that
measures 500 meter radius from the existing school site of a barangay. The allocated area
can be developed for a mix use such as; housing, basic services, institution and other
incidental facilities compatible with the overall characteristic of the area. However, Certificate
of Ancestral Domain Titles which fall within these Rural Settlement Areas shall be subjected
to the plans and programs of the Ancestral Domain for Sustainable Program and Projects
(ADSDPP). CADT areas are located in Barangays Buda, Baganihan, Datu Salumay, portion
of Brgy. Magsaysay and portion of Brgy. Gumitan, all of Marilog Dist., & portion of Tapak,
Paquibato District, portion of Barangay Sibulan, Toril District, Barangay Marilog Proper,
portions of Barangay Salaysay, portions of Barangay Suawan, portions of Barangay Bantol,
portions of Barangay Malamba, portions of Barangay Tambobong, portions of Barangay
Carmen, whole areas of Barangays Dalag-Lumot and Magsaysay in the Districts of Baguio
and Marilog, all of Davao City (as described in fig. 1.24 ).
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Table 1.40 Land Use Area, Distribution, and Percent to Total (2013-2022)
Land Use Categories
Residential
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Socialized Housing
Commercial
Minor Commercial
Major Commercial
Infrastructure/Utilities
Institutional
General Institutional
Special Institutional
Industrial
Light Industrial
Medium Industrial
Heavy Industrial
Parks and Recreation
Planned Unit Development
Tourism Development
Open Space
Easement/Buffer
Special Use
Agricultural
Agro-Industrial
Forest
Conservation
Rural Settlement Area
Environment Management
Floodway
Landslide Prone
Urban Ecological Enhancement
Waste Management, Treatment, Utilization and
Disposal
Inland Water
Total
Water Use
Aquaculture area
Eco-tourism and Research
Fish Sanctuary
Fishing Area
Mangrove Rehabilitation Area
Marine Protected Area
Multiple Use Zone
Recreation Area
Total
1.16
3.76
1.19
0.20
600
2,025
750
0.25
0.83
0.31
1,038
243
0.43
0.10
847
1,942
918
110
885
5,834
418
44
237
111,466
1,720
13,996
60,136
5,465
0.35
0.80
0.38
0.04
0.36
2.39
0.17
0.02
0.10
45.66
0.70
5.74
24.65
2.24
6,697
12,935
223
2.74
5.30
0.09
18
70
244,000
0.01
0.03
100.00
705
75
231
6,494
219
415
279
312
8,731
153
15,387
2,624
750
1,281
110
3,707
885
418
111,466
13,995
Increase /
(Decrease)
342
1,720
5,834.51
44
60,136
5,465
255
7,005
1,041
541
652
48
2,854
808
(841)
38,380
(25,922)
(157)
(116,832)
1,552
5,635
44
60,136
5,465
(87)
243
6,697
12,935
224
70
6,697
12,935
224
(173)
244,000
244,000
705
75
231
6,494
219
415
279
312
8,731
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Area (Has)
Agricultural
Conservation
Flood Prone
Forest
Infrastructure/Utilities
Landslide Prone
Medium Density Residential
Planned Unit Development
Tourism Development
Rural Settlement Area
TOTAL
54,250
39,161
304
13,100
8
5,808
28
46
2,472
877
116,054
Percentage
46.75%
33.74%
0.26%
11.29%
0.01%
5.00%
0.02%
0.04%
2.13%
0.76%
100.00%
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Bagobo
Tagabawa,
Mt. Apo ADs-11040004-Gni
60
2,905
286
1,425
26
4,702
MatigsalugManobo ADs-1000011-Gni
5,405
7,983
1,137
8,171
112
1,887
24,695
Obu-Manuvu
- ADs-11020012-Gni
15,040
16,656
700
1,154
368
226
34,144
Ata CADT
45,232
17,074
674
11,301
449
1,004
75,733
Total
65,737
44,618
674
13,424
11,198
1,484
2,139
139,273
Source : NCIP XI
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a.
Residential Use
Residential use comprise a significant proportion of the total built-up area. Although
the scale, intensity and density of residential zone will vary, they should all include a
range of services and facilities, such as public open space, education facilities, local
community facilities, local shops and offices, housing, streets and pedestrian paths.
Public transport should be within easy walking distance.
Residential Subdivision
Residential Subdivisions need to accommodate a range of community needs and
be adaptable to change over time in response to cyclical changes in
demographics and household size, as well as the condition of housing standard.
A development plan should include a community center that is walkable that
provides the basic needs and services of the community. This includes shops,
clinic, and school for preparatory and / or elementary depending on the size of
the subdivision.
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The development plan of the subdivision should also provide a safe entrance,
loading/ unloading bays; it must not provide commercial lots/activities along the
major route to prevent congestion of the existing route and to maximize the use
of existing infrastructure.
Transit-focused Neighborhoods
Transit-focused neighborhoods are neighborhoods located within a walkable
distance of public transport facilities and may include some mixed-use or higher
density residential development.
Housing
Appropriate and accessible housing is essential to individual and community
wellbeing. Housing provision covers issues related to location, access to public
transport and community services, and flexibility of design and energy efficiency.
POLICIES
1. Ensure land is used appropriately to meet projected housing demands and
satisfy varied housing preferences and incomes.
Identify areas for residential uses that should be well serviced,
appropriately zoned and capable of accommodating projected housing
demand.
Prepare structure plans for residential development for inclusion in Land
Use Plans as areas suitable for additional residential opportunities are
identified and evaluated.
Promote higher densities of residential development in appropriate
locations to significantly increase the average dwelling rates.
Develop innovative, affordable and sustainable housing.
2. Accommodate a range of facilities in neighborhoods to increase the diversity
of activities within walking distance of housing.
Allow the establishment of home businesses which are compatible with the
local area to encourage working from home.
Locate and arrange community and recreation facilities in residential areas
to encourage participation in community life.
3. Maximize use of existing infrastructure and ensure the provision of suitable
infrastructure to support the function of residential areas.
Target locations for more compact and mixed-use forms of housing
including conversion of existing dwellings and non-residential buildings to
maximize the use of existing infrastructure capacity, services and facilities.
Provide infrastructure in a timely, cost-efficient and effective manner,
ensuring that all communities have access to services and facilities they
need.
Ensure that development does not exceed the environmental capability
and infrastructure capacity of residential areas and that it contributes to
necessary upgrades and improvements as community needs change.
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Adapt existing community facilities and ensure new facilities are designed
and managed to be more multifunctional and adaptable in their use.
Encourage connections to, and use of, information technology and
communications infrastructure within residential areas to facilitate working
from home.
4. Provide a range of medium-to-high-density housing forms in targeted
locations to maximize the use of existing infrastructure, services and facilities,
including public transport, schools and open space.
Target increased housing densities:
o within and around urban centers
o in transit-focused neighborhoods within walking distance of selected
high-frequency public transport routes and transit nodes
o around public open spaces in locations where convenient access to
public transport and community services and facilities is provided.
Locate, position and design housing subdivisions to maximize compatibility
between living environments and strategic roads, and freight routes.
5. Develop transit-focused residential areas which provide opportunities for
people to walk to public transport and other services and facilities.
Encourage higher housing densities in transit-focused residential areas
while preserving local qualities such as residential areas character and
heritage and safety.
Design housing in transit-focused residential areas to ensure adequate
separation from the transport route, and utilize a range of noise attenuation
measures to prevent impacts associated with noise and air quality.
Improve the safety and appearance of public spaces and recreation areas
and the permeability, legibility of transit-focused residential areas to
facilitate safe and convenient access to public transport, particularly in
areas within walking distance of stops.
6. Improve the accessibility of residential areas by creating safe, convenient and
pleasant environments for walking, cycling and public transport use.
Promote more compact residential areas, particularly around urban
centers, to reduce travel.
Ensure linkages are provided between residential areas.
Design neighborhoods (subdivisions) to minimize walking distances to
destinations through the provision of direct pedestrian linkages and short
street blocks.
Minimize the impact of traffic in residential areas, while maintaining an
adequate level of low-speed private vehicle access.
Maximize access and use of neighborhood street environments for all
users, including the disabled, elderly.
Ensure safe, legible and active pedestrian environments through the
provision of appropriate pavement and footpath treatments, crossing
points, and sign-posting, lighting and street equipment, to encourage
walking including access of persons with disabilities.
Provide safe and convenient pedestrian access to public transport stops,
activity centers and other services and facilities, particularly in transitfocused subdivisions.
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Commercial Use
The commercial areas primary land use is commercial activities and is primary
location of establishments like shopping malls, shops, offices, theaters, restaurants
personal services establishments, motor repair stations, service trade premises, and
business transaction centers and so on.
Commercial activities include the buying and selling of goods and services in retail
businesses, wholesale buying and selling, financial establishments, and wide variety
of services that are broadly classified as "business".
POLICIES
1. Locate commercial zones in suitable areas and avoid as much as possible
ribbon type development, where housing or establishment are built in
continuous row along major roads causing inefficient use of resources (roads,
water, power) and traffic congestion.
Office development should be located in urban centers CBD and
discourage ribbon development along major roads.
Provide strong connecting linkages between office development, public
transport and residential development.
The CBD should remain the principal focus of high office developments,
Positive encouragement should be given to the location of major office
facilities in the CBD and Urban Centers
Small to medium office developments are encouraged in CBD or Urban
Centers and proximity to Urban Centers and on roads well served with
public transport.
2. Commercial Zone should have the following characteristics:
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Industrial Zone
The City has provided and committed to protect areas identified for industrial use. It
should be well-serviced (including transport system for industrial workers, power
supply, and so on) industrial areas that meets projected demands in terms of its
location, quantity and quality. Industrial land uses include light industrial, medium
industrial, heavy industrial zone.
Through this plan, the city ensures an adequate supply of industrial land and protects
industrial land for future longer term needs. The City will continue to provide
infrastructure to:
POLICIES
1. Protect and ensure a timely supply of well sited industrial land to meet
projected demand.
Identify strategic industrial zone to include lands near supply chains,
infrastructure and skilled workforces.
Ensure existing industrial zone can accommodate forecast demand and
meets the projected location and quality requirements of industry.
Manage the demand for land for industrial uses by ensuring industries is
provided with operational advantages at existing locations.
Provide a variety of industrial zones to cater for a range of industries from
small industries to large export-focused industries and provide
opportunities for business clustering.
Ensure the identification and availability of suitable land for industrial
development.
Pursue the current industrial area for heavy industrial development.
Capitalize on opportunities for economic growth and industrial
development associated with existing transport networks (the airports and
the Sasa Port).
2. Assess, monitor and provide infrastructure to support industrial activities.
Focus development in areas where there is adequate infrastructure
(power, water, transport).
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Open space plays an important role in protecting and enhancing the environment
and providing opportunities for recreation and sporting activities. By providing open
space we can help improve the health, fitness and general wellbeing of communities.
Quality open space:
One of the key uses of open space is for recreation and sporting activities. These
activities may require the development of facilities outside of designated open space
areas such as recreation centers, pools and stadiums for events and sports. Any
future facilities must be socially inclusive and provide a range of recreation, sporting
and tourism opportunities.
POLICIES
1. Provide and develop quality open space featuring major environmental
initiatives including the urban forest biodiversity.
2. Ensure that places where people can be active are available, conducive to,
and safe for, that activity (e.g. parks, beaches, sporting facilities).
3. Design open space and recreation facilities to cater for people with special
needs, including people of different cultures, ages or with disabilities.
4. Support the development of major facilities and strategic open space for
public use and capitalize on the economic opportunities they present, such as
tourism, recreation and increased land values.
5. Protect scenic routes and landscapes of cultural or amenity value.
6. Ensure that open space development enhances and incorporates the
surrounding environment without modifying or compromising conservation,
recreation and landscape values.
7. Develop and maintain waterway linear parks along the Davao river
8. Ensure that open spaces in new developments maximize linkages to existing
networks of open space.
9. Consider the establishment and development of community gardens,
particularly in areas with minimal local open space.
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10. Promote public access to, and enjoyment of, the coast for recreation and
tourism.
11. Design and locate recreation facilities to contribute to the social, economic
and environmental values associated with the coast.
12. Maximize conservation and open space opportunities along the coast.
13. Protect and improve areas of significant ecological and cultural value.
14. Provide a shared-use pathway along the coast, linking coastal features,
places of interest.
15. Ensure that land is identified and reserved for the development of major
recreation and sport facilities, and investigate the provision of facilities
through involvement with the private development industry and major
sporting bodies.
16. Design and locate recreational activities to minimize adverse impacts on
fauna, flora or other features of the natural environment, while protecting
areas of high natural or biodiversity value.
17. Provide a range of sporting and recreational opportunities for all ages that
minimize negative impacts on the environment and local community and
promote safe physical activity.
e.
Agricultural Areas
Lands under agriculture comprise the biggest portion of the total land area of the city.
This is so because the city relies primarily on agriculture for food, feeds and raw
materials for agricultural industries and other industries. It is encouraged to optimize
the viability of the agriculture sector by protecting the agricultural areas from
incompatible uses that would adversely affect the long-term economic viability of the
area.
The city:
POLICIES
1. Identify and protect areas of agriculture production.
Prevent incompatible activity by applying stricter controls to forms of
development not directly related to agriculture production or its valueadding activities.
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Tourism Development Zone refers to tracts of land with defined boundaries, suitable
for development into an integrated resort complex, with prescribed carrying
capacities of tourist facilities and activities, such as, but not limited to, resorts and
recreation centers, accommodations, convention and cultural facilities, food and
beverage outlets, commercial establishments and other special interest and
attraction activities/ establishments, and provided with roads, water supply facilities,
power distribution facilities, drainage and sewage systems and other necessary
infrastructure and public utilities.
The TDZ shall:
Be creative innovative and sustainable tourism for the city which provides
significant employment opportunities;
Be able to provide authentic experiences to tourists by capitalizing on a range
of special places and its unique natural and cultural assets;
Have identified Citys tourism advantages and the ease of access around the
city.
Be a site of heritage, of galleries and museums if appropriate, a center of
excellent restaurants and opportunities for outdoor eating.
Having a strong and vibrant city is important to the health of tourism. The City is the
gateway to many other tourist areas within the city and nearby provinces. This
creates opportunities to encourage visitors to stay for a few days and explore the
citys attractions.
City shall aspire to be renowned internationally in areas of hosting local, regional,
national, and international conventions; of innovative, well organized, quality festivals
and events involving food and flowers.
Attractive festivals and events and the growth of citys share of the convention
market is critical to increase visitor numbers and create a vibrant and colorful city.
To enhance citys tourism appeal it is important to:
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POLICIES
1. Create visitor destinations that provide memorable experiences.
Ensure that the CBD is a key visitor destination by providing a range of
high-quality facilities, including accommodation and convention facilities.
Develop the coastal line and river banks and enhance the development of
focal points which provide complementary recreational and leisure
activities.
Reinforce CBD as a key meeting and gathering place and an
accommodation and entertainment hub.
Highlight Sta. Ana wharf as a center for maritime tradition by encouraging
a dynamic mix of water-based, environmental, retail and cultural heritage
tourism experiences.
Strengthen Rizal park/Magsaysay park as one of the park focal points and
as a family leisure and recreational resort.
Establish Baganihan, Buda, Eden, Catigan, and Chinatown as recreation
parks with a mix of recreational, leisure and eco-tourism opportunities.
2. Enforce pleasant and memorable visitor experiences.
Enhance key gateway points and passenger routes such as the airport and
route to the city, interregional bus terminals and key regional road links to
ensure that visitors first impressions of the city are positive.
Protect enhances and maintains the attractive landscape character parks
and other tourism facilities.
Improve the viability of tourism development through the agglomeration,
co-location and connection of cultural institutions, attractions, recreational
and sporting facilities.
Include tourism objectives in revitalization projects and initiatives.
Conserve and present citys history and heritage as a tourism feature.
Develop green pedestrian and cycle linkages between key focal points
which can be further enhanced by public art and informational techniques.
3. Facilitate the provision of appropriate support infrastructure for tourism.
Promote greater integration and connectivity of transport modes and
ensure that passenger terminals are functional, attractive, safe and
memorable.
Enhance key access routes to other regions.
Encourage specialty accommodation to meet different visitor needs.
Develop and maintain appropriately located wharfing and associated
facilities to support tourism, fishing and aquaculture industries.
4. Boost tourism by promoting city as a sustainable city.
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g.
The government recognizes that portions of flood and landslide prone land are also
valuable land resource where development may still be introduced but restricted and
that all development applications shall be assessed accordingly taking into account
the ecological factors as well as social and economic. Habitation in such areas will be
encouraged to adopt mitigating measures in order to reduce the impact of flooding
and landsliding on individual owners and occupants of flood and landslide prone
properties, and to reduce private and public losses resulting from the mentioned
hazards. The level of disaster preparedness is a major factor in mitigation of natural
disasters. Mitigation of the effects of the disasters and protection against hazards
require both structural and non-structural measures.
Objectives
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should be a manual that promotes the appropriate use of flood prone land. It is
proposed to identify and conduct extensive assessment of these areas by
breaking it down into areas depending on frequency of flood and flood hazard.
This is to assist the City Planning Office in shaping applicable development
parameters to reflect the variation in flood risk across flood prone land and the
associated consequences on residents and their property.
Policy:
1. Flooding concerns shall be weighed up at all times in view of all development
applications in flood prone areas taking into account social, economic and
ecological factors
2. Impact of flooding on existing developed areas shall be reduced by flood
mitigating measures, risk preparedness plans and development rules.
3. Potential for losses caused by flooding in all areas proposed for development
or re-development shall be controlled by way of ecologically balance
development and development rules.
4. Residential development will be prohibited and discouraged within the zone
to prevent loss of lives.
5. Other uses like parks and recreation facilities and other commercial uses that
do not involve habitation of the zone will be encouraged
6. Public service infrastructures like schools, protective services and the like will
be discouraged from locating within the zone
7. Mitigating measures shall be introduced to reduce potential damage in
existing developed areas.
8. The government shall formulate a flood risk management plan.
9. There shall be regular updating by the MGB on the scope of the flood prone
area to determine changes in the susceptibility of the area.
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These are located in the upland areas with steep slopes (30 degrees and up)
which are prone to mass movement which can be triggered by rain. The area
should have a management plan adopting mitigation measures that may require
both structural or non-structural stratregies.
a. Landlside concerns shall be weighed up at all times in view of all
development applications in landslide prone areas taking into account social,
economic and ecological factors
b. Impact of landslide on existing developed areas shall be reduced by landslide
mitigating measures, risk preparedness plans and development rules.
c. Potential for losses caused by landslide in all areas proposed for
development or re-development shall be controlled by way of ecologically
balance development and development rules.
d. All types of structures within the landslide prone area will be prohibited and
discouraged within the zone to prevent loss of lives.
e. All uses in a forest or conservation areas and agri non-tillage area will be
encouraged .
f. Public service infrastructures like schools, protective services and the like will
be discouraged from locating within the areas.
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Development should sustain local environmental quality, promotes waste reduction, reuse and recycling and encourages re-use and does not generate unacceptable levels
of air, liquid or solid pollution.
Policies:
1. Strict implementation of Solid Waste Waste Management Ordinance.
2. Ensure strict implementation on treatment and handling of medical, toxic and
hazardous solid and liquid waste before its disposal in accordance with RA 6969.
3. An area for on-site collection and sorting of recyclable materials and garbage
should be provided within all new development.
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4.
A dedicated area for the collection and sorting of construction waste and the
recycling of building materials during construction should be provided and
screened from public view.
5. Development should not result in emission of atmospheric, liquid or other pollutants,
or cause unacceptable levels of smell and odor which would detrimentally affect
the amenity of adjacent properties or its locality. Land uses such as restaurants,
shops, cafes or other uses that generate smell and odor should:
(a) ensure extraction vents, ventilation and plant equipment are located in
appropriate locations that will not detrimentally affect the convenience of
adjacent occupiers in terms of noise, odors and the appearance of the
equipment.
(b) ensure ventilation and extraction equipment and ducting have the
capacity to clean and filter the air before being released into the
atmosphere.
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The protection of environmental assets in forestland and conservation areas of the city
is essential.A healthy ecology and rich biodiversity not only achieve environmental
protection in their own right, but also create a more liveable city, which strengthens the
citys competitive advantage. Climate change will severely affect the health of the
natural environment. It is critical to intervene now to protect and enhance the citys
environmental assets so that they are more resilient to the risks of climate change.
Areas of high environmental significance, protected public lands -Mt. Apo Natural
Parks and Watershed areas. These areas will beprotected from development unless a
specific regulatory exemption applies.
Objectives:
1. To manage the effects of commulative environmental change from resource
management and other human activities.
2. To provide resilience and adaptability of ecological systems and human
communities in the face of climate change.
3. To enable a greener economy while safeguarding our natural life support systems.
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Water Resource Area are those areas on top of identified location of principal source
of drinking water of Davao City containing huge volumes of water available for
appropriation where the Davao City District has existing planned/proposed production
wells with 350 meter buffer areas provision. The policies governing over the identified
area are as follows:
Policies:
1. Water especially groundwater is a very valuable resource of Davao City and
should be protected for the use of the present and future generations
2. Human activities over the area must be strictly managed to ensure that the
aquifers will not be affected
3. Water-extractive activities will be strictly regulated to prevent over extraction
4. All structures built over the identified water resource area must have proper
sanitation facilities to manage their wastes especially septage and
wastewater
5. Activities that are highly pollutive will be prohibited over the identified water
resource area
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Program
Renovation/improvement/construction of RHUs, District hospitals and
lying-in for BEMONC
Septage Management program
Upgrading of 4 Rural Health Units for BEMONC (Calinan, Baguio,
Mintal, Toril)
Upgrading of Barangay Health stations
Upgrading of 2 district hospitals, 2 lying ins
Construction of 11 RHUs for BEMONC (Bunawan, Marahan, Puan,
Tomas C., Jacinto, Agdao, Talomo, Sasa, Garcia Heights, Mini-forest,
Buhangin)
Construction of Day Care Centers in barangays where there is no day
care center like Brgy. 8-A, 19-B and additional day care centers in
Brgy 5-A, 23-C, 31-D and Brgy Pampanga
E-library provision of virtual library in every school district and
mobile e-library to far flung area
Development of at least 1 public open space into plaza/ playground or
tree park per barangay
Development of open spaces in subdivision as green parks based on
HLURB Guidelines
Development of bay walks and parks in riverbanks
Regulate a proper area for entrepreneurial activity within the CBD
Construction of Davao City Sports Complex and training facilities
Conversion of Paginhawaan Drop-In Center as holding facility for
children in conflict with law
Establishment of reformatory / rehabilitation center for CICLs
Establishment of care centers for persons with disability and children
with special needs at the barangay level / communities
Setting up of SPED schools in the 3 congressional districts
Identification of socialized housing sites
Low Cost Housing Program
Land banking Program for future resettlement areas
Slum upgrading and renewal of areas declared as Areas for Priority
Development (APDs)
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Organic Farming Development Program:
Cereals Production Enhancement program;
Coconut Farms Productivity Improvement Program
Fruit Development Program:
Vegetable Enhancement Program (VEP)
Agro-forestry Development Program
Industrial and Commercial Crop Development Program Coffee, cacao
and rubber expansion project
Upgrading of a class AAA slaughterhouse with complete facilities
Poultry Development Program
Marine Resources Conservation Program
Davao City Mountain Resort Project
TRIAD-Three Ridges Integrated Area Development Project
Integrated Davao River Development Program
Development of Cultural Villages in Marilog and Paquibato Districts
Formulation of the Davao City Master Tourism Plan
Construction and operation of the Daliao Food Exchange Terminal
Development of Economic Zones for both manufacturing and BPO
industries that are accredited by PEZA
Development of Tourism Enterprise Zones
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Conduct Transport Study
Development of a Strategic Urban Infrastructure Plan
Promotion of non-motorized infrastructure development sidewalks
and bikelanes
Promote the use of Electronic vehicles in the Central Business
Districts
Replace and Rehabilitate priority bridges
Upgrading/Conversion of Bailey Bridges to RCDG
Construction of road bridges( flyovers) over key intersections of the
cuity
Sasa Wharf expansion and modernization
Sta. Ana Wharf Eco-Tourism Port Complex
Davao River Ferryboat System Terminals
Priority Road Development Projects
High Standard Expressway from Tibungco to Toril
Paquibato to Lacson Road
Paquibato to Callawa Road
Davao Coastal Road
Extension of the Diversion Road from Langub to the existing Libby
road (9 kms)
Calinan-Tibungco Highway (C-3)
Eden-Catigan-Baracatan-Tagurano Road
Davao Riverside Boulevard
Formulation of an Updated DRAINAGE MASTERPLAN
Completion of additional main drains identified in the current master
drainage plan
Construction of bank/shore protection and river flood control
structures on highly populated areas with high flood susceptibility .
Urban Energy Efficiency Infrastructure project Conversion of sodium
Lights into LED Street Lamps
Promotion of Renewable Energy program .
Wastewater and Treatment System Development
Septage Treatment and Management Program
Establishment of industrial waste treatment plant
New Local Government Center or Building
Conduct of Road Inventory and Road Surface Condition Survey
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Biodiversity Index Development
Natural Resources Conservation
Craft Watershed Management Plans per watershed
Forest Rehabilitation and Management
Sanitary Landfill Project
Waste To Energy Project
SWM Modernization and Enhancement
Pollution Control and Monitoring Program
Surface Water Development
Adoption of Integrated Water Resources Management
Water Quality Monitoring Project
Wastewater Management Research
Coastal Pollution Control and Monitoring Program
Coastal Zoning
Coastal Resource Management Project
Mangrove Rehabilitation
Mangrove Nursery Development
Expansion of the Rain-harvesting ordinance
Updating of the Drainage Master Plan
Disaster Risk Reduction Community Planning
Community Strengthening on disaster risk and response
Disaster Preparedness Enhancement
Real-time River Water Level Monitoring
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