Assessment of The Local Planning and Development Administration

JMJ Marist Brothers
Graduate School
Notre Dame of Marbel University
Koronadal City, South Cotabato
ASSESSMENT OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

ADMINISTRATION, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
POLOMOLOK
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A Project Study
Presented to
The Faculty of the Graduate School
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
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In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Master in Public Administration
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By
Charlie G. Baculna
Venna Barrios
Krez James G. Cabaylo
Shalyne Camaganacan
Jezreel A. Domingo, MIE
Rhea Mae A. Estandarte
Ahman M. Sabdula
Leonora G. Solidarios
Marissa G. Rosal
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AUREA M. PASCUAL, DM, CE, GE, ENP, REB

Professor
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IINTRODUCTION
As globalization arises, the needs of society elevate as well, and the
government must find ways to sustain the needs of its people. There are lots
of aspects in serving todays society, one important aspect is the potential to
share teaching and education, though there are agencies that cater
educational plans and scholarships still, there are lots of children who were
unable to go to school.
Most countries suffer from extreme poverty; one factor of this, is the
increasing number of unemployment; the key problems resulting from
unemployment of resources, especially the unemployment of labor, are
personal hardships and lost production, the owners of the unemployed
resources suffer personal hardships due to the lack of income, the rest of
society also suffers from unemployment due to the lack of available
production.
Most countries suffer from extreme poverty; one factor of this, is the
increasing number of unemployment; the key problems resulting from
unemployment of resources, especially the unemployment of labor, are
personal hardships and lost production, the owners of the unemployed
resources suffer personal hardships due to the lack of income, the rest of
society also suffers from unemployment due to the lack of available
production.
It is one of the governments responsibilities to find ways in providing
financial resources, to teach and train people with skills that sooner can help
them be equipped in upcoming opportunities is one of the best way to solve
the problem of unemployment aside from providing job opportunities.
Government guides the overall pace of economic activity, attempting to
maintain steady growth, high levels of employment, and price stability.
Governments responsibilities with their country and people do not end; it
only increases as the demand of needs arises too. People are empowered to
choose whom to trust in governments administration, people sometimes
were blinded by the sweet words of promises that politicians instills in their
minds; once they have sat in their positions it has an equivalent roles and
duties which is needed to be acted immediately, it is a difficult task but a
noble one.
It may take too long see every problems solved, but at least, slowly the
changes can be seen.
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LOCALE OF THE STUDY/DESCRIPTION OF THE LGU
The town of Polomolok is located at the southern portion of South
Cotabato and is about 300 meters above sea level at the base of the
majestic Mt. Matutum.
The name Polomolok was derived from the Blaan term FLOMLOK which
means hunting grounds. In the early years, the place where the Poblacion is
presently situated was known for its abundance of wild life. There were no
roads and the lowlanders befriended the Blaan highlanders and utilized
them as guides. Aside from a rich hunting ground, Polomolok had so many
creeks with free flowing water coming from the hillsides. Those cool and
clear flowing waters encouraged foreigners to settle in this place. One of
them was a Japanese trader Zenjiro Takahashi and his Blaan wife. He began
clearing the area and planted agricultural crops. Not long after, some of the
Christians came to settle and helped in the development of the area.
In 1940, the Philippines Commonwealth government embarked on a very
bold program of social amelioration. One of the projects was the distribution
of lands to interested people who wanted to settle in Mindanao. Settlers were
brought by boat to Dadiangas from Luzon and Visayas. On November 2,
1940, Polomolok was officially opened for settlement and known as
POLOMOLOK SETTLEMENT DISTRICT. Atty. Ernesto Jimenez was appointed as
its first overseer. He was responsible for the allocation of farm lots. Then
came the creation of some barrios of the settlers. These were Palkan,
Lemblisong, Polo, Polomolok Central (now Poblacion), Polomolok Creek (now
Magsaysay), Sulit, Lamcaliaf, Kinilis, Glamang, Bentung, Koronadal Proper,
Leve, and Silway. The first settlers, after a crop or two, started to invite their
friends and relatives to settle in this place, because the soil was so fertile
that any crop can survive due to favorable climate conditions.
The settlement program was interrupted for four years by the AmericanJapanese War. Don Francisco Natividad was appointed Military Mayor with
Datu Badung Nilong as Vice Mayor and the late Sgt. Nuevarez as Chief of
Police. In 1948, the late Perfecto Balili was designated National Land
Settlement Administration (NLSA) Administrator with Rosendo Sarte as
Officer-In-Charge. In 1954, the NLSA was abolished in the course of
government reorganization. All records of NLSA were taken over by the Board
of Liquidators. The Municipality of General Santos (formerly Buayan)
was
incorporated.
On August 21, 1957, the Municipality of Polomolok was created by virtue of a
Presidential Executive Order No. 264 signed by His Excellency, President
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Carlos P. Garcia. It started functioning as a regular and
independent municipality on September 10, 1957 as a 6th class municipality.
The local officials were appointed by the President. Its first appointed Mayor
was Datu Badong Nilong with Bienvenido Molo; Municipal Councilors were :
Daniel Kuizon, Carmen Pido, Sulpicio Gales, Benjamin Bayan Sr.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Polomolok is a rectangular shaped municipality situated in the South
Western part of the island of Mindanao.
It lies in the Southern portion of the
province of South Cotabato which is 18 kilometers up North from General

Santos City, 17 kilometers down South from Tupi, with Malungon at its
Eastern boundaries and Tboli at its Western frontiers (See Map 1 Map of
South Cotabato ).
It has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level. It lies
between latitudes 558 and 620 North and between longitudes 1251 and
12517 East.
Polomolok is just along the National Highway between the municipality of
Tupi and General Santos City. It is accessible from all points of the country
and from major capital cities of the world, enabling it to develop a vigorous
foreign trade relations with major export markets.
Modern land, sea and air transport are available. Travel time by land from
Polomolok to MakarWharf is approximately 20 minutes and 30 minutes by
taxi cab from Polomolok to GeneralSantosCityInternationalAirport.
By air, connecting flights thru the Mactan International Airport last for about
three hours. With the new international airport of GeneralSantosCity, travel
time to Manila is shortened to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Option may be made
by flying the Davao - Manila route with a three-hour and a half travel by land
from Polomolok to Davao.
LAND AREA
Polomolok has a total land area of 33,997 hectares.
It constitutes
about 4.42 percent of the total land area of the province of South Cotabato.
Barangay Glamang has the biggest area at 10.84 percent or 3,686 hectares;
next is Palkan at 10.06 percent or 3,420 hectares and Landan at 8.54 percent
or 2,902 hectares. Meanwhile, Lumakil has the smallest area at 1.71 percent
or 580 hectares.
Of the total land area of the municipality, 85.16 percent or 28.951 hectares is
alienable and disposable land, while the rest of the land or 5046 hectares are
classified as forest land.
Map 2 - Political Map shows the boundaries of the

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municipalitys 23 barangays while Table 1 details the total
land area and percentage distribution per barangay.
HYDRO-GEOLOGY
Polomolok has 4 sluggish rivers: Silway River in the west, Landan River in the
east, Klinan River down south, Lamlaan River on the southwest and the
Marangit Creek on the north-south.
There are several creeks with cold
springs, 2 are being used as swimming resorts.
Underground water is
generally very shallow which account for considerable household water

supply.
TOURISM
Mt. Matutum - the municipalitys most imposing landmark standing at
2,286 meters high. This is one of the favorite climb destination in
SOCKSARGEN area.
Pineapple Plantations The vast pineapple plantation of Dole Philippines,
Inc.earmarks Polomolok in the province of South Cotabato. Its thousands and
thousands of hectares of world quality pineapple become its identifying
billboard and brings Hawaiian atmosphere, a distinct characteristic that
amuses travelers along the way.
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The Salkak Cave at Bato, Landan - a place where nature lovers
will experience the adventure of caving from stalactites and stalagmites to
the cool free flowing water and the fresh mountain breeze outside.
Nature Bounty Resort of Pagalungan a place where nature abound. Ideal for
family outings andother celebrations. Swimming in pool of spring water is
truly relaxing and invigorating.
Spring Hill Resort of Pagalungan This low lying spring resort offers an
experience of calmness of nature, it manifest beauty and comfort in the
coolness of its water, an atmosphere that rocks you to sleep.
Kasangi Golf and Country Club Experience golfing at its best at this 18holed golf course where a golfer can tee off under an eye refreshing Norfolk
pines, amazing vastness of green grass,and a naturally perfumed fresh air
only nature can offer. For the food gourmet,Dole Kalsangi Club House offers
Western and Asian cuisine and drinks a la garde.
Dolores Farm Resort in Pagalungan offers fully airconditioned rooms (single,
double and matrimonial), spacious function rooms and conference halls that
can accommodate 100-150 participants for live-in seminars and catering
services for all occasions at very affordable prices. It is also ideal place for
family excursion and swimming in the natural pool. Just a five minutes ride
from the town center.
Durian Garden Atbp. in Sulit is a Home of the best Durian fruits inSouth
Cotabato and a perfect place for someone who wants to commune with
naturea patch of green grass with varied ornamental plants with flowers of
different shape andcolors, a mini zoo, air conditioned Cabanas and
Dormitory, Function rooms ideal for conferences and meetings and a
Restaurant which offers native and western cuisine.
The Trappistine Sisters Monastery in Landan is also a place of worship and
spiritual renewals. An overnight stay promises a renewed mental, physical
and spiritual strength. It is visited by pilgrims and benefactors within the
country and abroad.
The development of the vast Esguerra Farm in Kawit, Maligo as an ecotourism area is another attraction. It is in this area where the flora and fauna
could be easily revived through the active participation of NGOs, POs and
the full support from the municipal government.
OTHER RELATED NATURAL FEATURES DATA

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The
municipality
has
enough
supply
of quarrying
materials like sand and gravel for use by concrete and hollow block
manufacturers. Quarrying is done in areas like Crossing Awas, Sulit, Maria
Rosa gulley aggregates is being quarried at LamlaanRiver - 1400 meters
from MatinaoBridge.
At present the province collects the quarrying fees.
The municipality gets its 30 percent share and the barangay where the
materials are extracted gets a 40 percent share.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
The municipality of Polomolok is composed of 23 barangays, three of
which are considered urban and nineteen are classified as rural. The urban
barangays are Poblacion, Cannery Site and Magsaysay which are considered
as the large population centers in the municipality. The rural barangays are
Silway 8, Silway 7, Klinan 6, Upper Klinan, Glamang, Lumakil, Sulit, Bentung,
Lapu, Rubber, Landan, Polo, Kinilis, Maligo, Palkan, Crossing Palkan,
Lamcaliaf, Koronadal Proper, Sumbakil, and Pagalungan.
As per Memorandum Circular Order No. 97-3(66) of the Bureau of Local
Government Finance dated July 1, 1997, the municipality of Polomolok was
reclassified from 2nd class to 1st class municipality.
DEMOGRAPHY
A.Population Size, Growth Trends and Projections
Polomolok has a total projected population of 145,961 in the year 2013.
(based on NSO Census of Population Report, 2010). The current growth rate
of 2.40% is higher than the nations 2.30% and the province of South
Cotabatos
2.75%.
It
is
estimated
that
with
this
growth
rate,
the
municipalitys population will be doubled in the next 50 years.

As to the population growth, the population in 1960 more than doubled in
1970. The 7.68 percent growth rate at this period was largely the result of
the influx of migrants attracted to the employment and other economic
opportunities brought about by the establishment of one of the biggest
pineapple company in the country - Dole Philippines Incorporated (Dolefil).
However, there was a decrease in growth rate at 4.48 percent in the next
five year period (1970-1975) maybe due to the implementation of the
population control program but increased again to 7.91 percent during the
year 1975 to 1980.
From year 1980 to 1990 the population growth rate
dropped to 4.19 percent (Table 8 - Historical Growth of Population, Growth

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Rate and Trend). The decreasing trend was carried over the
period 1990 to 1995 when the annual growth rate registered 1.50 percent.
The sharp decline maybe due to the outmigration of employees when Dolefil
undergone massive lay-offs. Out in the year 1995-2000 there is an increasing
trend of population which is brought about by the influx of migrants attracted
by the areas booming economy.
MISSION
To uplift the quality of life of the people of Polomolok thru the
attainment of a well-balanced ecology and equitable distribution of wealth
among the people in orderto develop a self-reliant and progressive
barangays thereby transforming Polomolok into a leading industrialized, safe
and resilient city of South Cotabato.
VISION
A highly industrialized city in South Cotabato endowed with Godfearing, peace-loving, healthy and productive citizens as manifested by the
active participation of key stakeholders in pursuit of sustainable socio-
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economic growth and development in a well-protected, safe,
resilient and sustainable environment.
NUMBER AND TYPES OF EMPLOYEE
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MAJOR PLANS AS MANDATED BY RA 7160:

CDP AND CLUP OF THE LGU
As per mandated by the Republic Act 7160 or an Act Providing for A
Local Government Code of 1991, the
Local Government Unit of the
Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato had come up with its

major plans.
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The major plans as depicted on the priorities and major programs as listed
below are in line with the implementation anchored in the RA 6170. The LGU
Polomolok identifies these plans through the creation of their Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP).
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PRIORITIES
AND
MAJOR
PROGRAMS
BY
SECTORAL
CLASSIFICATION (CDP)
SOCIAL
- Health Development Program
- Nutrition Development Program
- Peace and Order Development
- Education Development Program
- Socio-Cultural and Arts Development Program
-Creation of Local Housing Board
INFRASTRUCTURE
- Construction of Farm to Market Roads
- Construction of School Building Projects
- Rehabilitation of Dilapidated School Buildings and Day Care Centers
- Construction of Barangay Water System
ENVIRONMENT
- Ecological Solid Wastes Management Program
- Watershed Management Program
- Clean Air Management Program
- Improvement of Waste Water Treatment Facility
- Clean Water Management Program
ECONOMIC
- Integrated Delivery of Livelihood Development Program
- Credit assistance Program
- Entrepreneurial Skills Development
- Tourism Development Program
- Technical Skills Development Program
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DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
- Revenue Enhancement Program
- Human Resource Management Program
-Barangay and Municipal Development Training
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

The major plans as depicted on the priorities and major programs as listed
below are in line with the implementation anchored in the RA 6170. The LGU
Polomolok identifies these plans through the creation of their Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (CLUP).
VOLUME 1
1. Post Harvest facilities (dryers, ricemill)
2. Construction of farm-to-market roads
3. Irrigation Project
4. River Gulley / Bank Rehabilitation Project
5. Construction of 4- Lane bridges
6. Construction of Livestock Auction Center
7. Construction of District 2 - RHU station
8. Clean and Green Program
9. Socialized Housing Project
10. Forest Development Program
11. Wastewater Treatment Facility
12. Canal Lining Project
13. Integrated Overland Terminal
14. Construction of new PNP and BJMP building
15. Construction of Sanitary Landfills cell number 2
16. Organic Farming Development (Establishment of Demonstration Farm)
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The Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Land Classification
Out of the municipalitys land area of 33,997 hectares, 78.68 percent or 26,748
hectares are alienable and disposable land, while the rest of the land or
7,249hectares are classified as forest land. Refer to Map No. 12
Forestland or timberland areas are located in the barangays of Landan, Maligo,
Kinilis, Palkan, Glamang, Rubber, Lumakil, Lapu and Bentung. These forestlands are
usually located in hilly and mountainous area.
For the alienable and disposable lands, all barangay of the municipality are within
the alienable and/or disposable lands.
Land Capability
The municipality of Polomolok has six (6) identified land capability classes
distributed in twenty-three (23) barangays. These are class Bs, Be, Cs, Ce,
De and class Y. Refer to Table 19 and Map 13.
Land capability class Bs involves good land, level, nearly level to gently sloping,
slight to moderate soil condition limitations, can be cultivated but requires easily
applied conservation practices. The limitations in this land class are slight and can
be easily corrected. Measures in cultivations such as fertilization, crop rotation or
application of manure or composting materials shall be practiced. This land class
occupies 16,207 hectares or 47.67% of the total land area.
Land capability class Be involves good land, nearly level to gently sloping, slight
to moderate erosion limitation, can be cultivated thru carefully planned erosion
control measures and easily applied conservation practices. Sloping Agricultural
Land Technology (SALT), strip cropping, crop rotation, fertilization, application of
manure and compost are recommended and shall be practiced. This typecovers
8,620 hectares or 25.36%.
Land capability class Cs involves moderately good land, gently to moderate
sloping, slight to moderate soil condition limitation, must be cultivated with caution,
require careful management and intensive conservation practices. This type
occupies 1,450 hectares.
Land capability class Ce includes moderately good land, moderate sloping, slightly
to moderately eroded. It can be cultivated thru carefully planned erosion control
measures, careful soil management and intensive conservation practices. Land
under this class occupies 6,425 hectares or 18.90% of the municipalitys land.
Land capability class De includes fairly good land, strongly to rolling, with
moderate to severe erosion limitation and less stable soil. It is more suitable for
pasture or forest purposes. This land class is contained in 985 hectares.
Land capability class Y involves very hilly and mountainous, barren and rugged
lands. It shall be reserved for recreation or wildlife or protected forests. There are
310 hectares belonging to this class.
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Land CapabilityClassification
Polomolok, South Cotabato, CY- 2011

Area
Percent
(hectare
s)
Share
(%)
Class
Description
Bs
Good land, level, nearly level to gently sloping,

slight to moderate soil condition limitations, can
be cultivated but requires easily applied
conservation practices.
16,207
47.67
Be
Good land, nearly level to gently sloping, slight

to moderate erosion limitation can be cultivated
thru carefully planned erosion control measures
and easily applied conservation practices.
8,620
25.36
Cs
Moderately good land, gently

sloping, slight to moderate
limitation, must be cultivated
requires careful management
conservation practices.
1,450
4.26
Ce
Moderately good land, moderate sloping,

slightly to moderately eroded. It can be
cultivated thru carefully planned erosion control
measures, careful soil management and
intensive conservation practices.
6,425
18.90
De
Fairly good land, strongly to rolling, with

moderate to severe erosion limitation and less
stable soil. It is more suitable for pasture or
forest purposes.
985
2.90
very hilly and mountainous, barren and rugged

lands, shall be reserved for recreation or wildlife
or reforestation.
310
0.91
33,997
100.00
TOTAL
to moderate
soil condition
with caution,
and intensive
Source:Bureau of Soil Management, Department of Agriculture

Koronadal, South Cotabato
Land Use Trend

A comparison of the 1995 land use with the 2010 existing land use shows that
during the 15 year period, the built-up area increased by 44 percent or an increase
of 288.14 hectares out of 641.16 hectares in 1995 to 929.30 hectares in
2010.Existing agricultural land however shows a decrease of 7 percent from
28,951.50 hectares down to 26,761.09 hectares.Protection forest also shows an
increase of 50 percent from 2,154 hectares to 3,241.39 hectares.Likewise, open
grassland as reflected in 1995 land use map has tremendously decreased and a
very negligible area has been left.Rivers and creeks however show an increase of
597 percent or an equivalent 1,589.61 hectares from 266 hectares to 1,855.61
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hectares.This was brought by flash floods which eroded river banks
and creeks and widen its width.
Comparison of the 1995 urban land use with the 2010 urban land use would reveal
a tremendous increase in urban land uses.This could be attributed to two obvious
reasons.First, the 1995 urban map considered only the Poblacion Center or 177
hectare area. Second, the creation of Barangay Cannery in 1995 in which it became
an urban barangay together with Barangay Magsaysay.Also, planning considerations
did not take into account the possible expansion in areas going to Cannery Site.
Nevertheless, taking into account the same 1995 urban area and comparing it with
the present or existing urban area, it would show that the 153.21 hectares proposed
residential zone for 1995-2010 were fully utilized and has been exceeded at the
present.This would suggest that more than 100 percent was increased in the 1995
urban residential areas.
Commercial area increased by 291.93 percent from 4.09 hectares to 49.63hectares.
Institutional uses increased by 470.42 percent from 3.28 hectares to 138.78
hectares
In general, a comparison of the 1995 General Land Use with the 2010 Existing
General Land Use shows both an increase and decrease in different land
classifications. Economic development demand an increase in land allocations for
residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and utilities and
etcetera while agricultural production area is bound to be converted to the
aforementioned uses.
Comparative/Competitive Advantages
The municipality of Polomolok has several advantages towards development
aspect compared to other local government units. The municipality is only 18
kilometers away from the growing city of General Santos regarded as the Tuna
Capital of the Philippines. Its spillovers will be directly poured out to Polomolok
considering its proximity to the city.It is only a thirty (30) minutes drive from
Polomolok to General Santos International Airport and Makar Wharf, a world class
sea port. The concrete four-lane national highway is in excellent condition and
ideal for the accessibility of investors and other business entrepreneurs. The
municipality has a good road network and availability of almost all types of land
transportation. The presence of Dole Philippines Incorporated, a pineapple
producer and exporter and other multi-national company will be instrumental in
sustaining the municipalitys economic activity. Likewise, communication
facilities both land line and mobile, power, water and other infrastructure
facilities and utilities present in the locality are instruments for economic
development.
The competetive advantage of Polomolok, it is a major producer of pineapple

(16,373 hectares are pineapple plantation) which is marketed abroad. Likewise,
the municipality is also a producer of asparagus. Other crops of the municipality
which are of high value are mango, banana, papaya, coffee and cassava.
The municipality has an entry point for mountain climbers of Mount Matutum.
The scenic view of pineapple land is an added attraction along the way.
1.9 Weaknesses:Priority Issues and Concerns
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1.9.1 Poverty
As of year 2009 (Source:WorldBank/AusAid/NSCB Project on Generation of 2009 Small
Estimates of Poverty) the poverty incidence of Polomolok is 22.8%. Polomolok
place second to Koronadal City (lowest at 21.7) in terms of poverty incidence
in the Province of South Cotabato. This incidence of poverty in the
municipality is not so alarming however it is still regarded as equally
important in the economic perspective of Polomolok. These are the significant
causes of poverty.Poor harvests are perennial in some barangays due to
drought, insect infestation and soil erosion.Also, the high cost of farm inputs
and low prices of agricultural products contribute to the poor economic
conditions of the farmers.
Most of the members of the cultural communities suffer extreme

poverty.Some of them have no land to till and since they do not have the
necessary implements and technical know-how in farming, their harvests are
sometimes not enough for household consumption.Some of them seek
employment as farm laborers and household helpers in the household of
christians, however, the wages are very low.
The municipality in its pursuit to uplift the quality of life of its constituents is
providing livelihood and employment opportunities to the identified groups or
sectors such as migrants that come to the municipality to seek greener
pasture.However, majority of them are not lucky enough to land a job.Thus,
they exist to be additional social problem especially on their abode.
1.9.2 Infrastructure Development

The present situation of roads in the municipality needs improvement. Road
network especially in the rural barangays are poorly maintained resulting to
limited mobility of products and services.
Drainage is also a problem in Polomolok.The holding capacity of canals and

waterways within Poblacion and in other barangays are not enough to
accommodate the flood waters during heavy rains.Sometimes, flood waters
overflow from the canals and pass in agricultural, commercial and residential
areas causing damages of undetermined extents.
The solid waste disposal management is perhaps the fastest emerging

infrastructure problem.As of now, the municipality have its own Category I
sanitary land fill.However, garbage collection is unreliable and most of the
households burn their trash.
The SOCOTECO II can still adequately supply the demand in electricity.

However its capacity to cater to the electricity needs will be strained when
more industries andcommercial establishments are established in the locality.
While there is an existing Water District which takes care of the potable
drinking water of the population, only 15 percent of the total households are
benefiting from this system.The rest of the populace get their water from
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shift wells along rivers and creeks, which are not safe for
drinking.Surface water must be tapped for industrial use so as not to deplete
potable water sources.
More telecommunication facilities, carriers/forwarders are now servicing the

municipality.However, those in the far-flung barrios are not yet reached by
this development.There is only one post office in Polomolok located at the
Municipal Gymnasium. This facility serves the populace of the twenty-three
barangays.An additional post office is a welcome move for the convenience
and efficient postal services.
1.9.3 Ecological Imbalance

The municipalitys low forest cover contributes significantly to the soil erosion
problem aggravated by open-farming practices of Dolefil which caused the
elimination of the natural water-ways before they were converted into
pineapple fields.Flash floods destroy prime agricultural lands and cause low
productivity.The situation demands that the municipality undertakes an
intensified reforestation program, flood and erosion control measures,
efficient drainage system and strict enforcement of forestry laws.
1.9.4. Housing
Because of the rising prices of construction materials and real estates,
housing is slowly surfacing as one of the problems in the municipality.
According to the 2007 Census on Housing, the municipality has a housing
backlog of 1,063 units.This shortage of housing is very evident in the urban
centers where most of the families are workers of Dole Philippines,
unemployed or waiting for job openings in the factory.While many
subdivisions have sprouted all over Polomolok, the need for low cost housing
program to accommodate low-income groups is not met.This problem must
be addressed at an earliest time possible.
1.9.5 Agro-industrial Concerns

The economy is basically agriculture-based.As the municipality aims to be
fully agri-industrialized, the agriculture sector should adequately supply the
raw materials needed.To do this, the following agro-industrial concerns must
be addressed.
a. Low Agricultural Productivity

The volume of production in the locality is not enough to meet the
demand for staple foods unless it imports rice and other stuffs from its
neighboring municipalities.This is due to the fact that agricultural
productivity is not maximized for lack of modern and adequate farming
technology among farmers, insufficient or no credit facilities at all, high
cost of farming inputs and lack of forward and backward marketing
linkages for the farmers to sell their products.
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Along this line, there is a need for industries in the
municipality that would process and add value to the agricultural
products.These industries would in turn provide employment opportunities
thereby reducing the unemployment problem.
b. Lack of post harvest facilities

Post harvest facilities such as mechanical dryers, threshers, shellers and
warehouses are lacking in the municipality.Farmers always complain of the
very low prices of their products because they have no warehouse to
stock their palay, corn or copra and wait for a better price.During bumper
harvest seasons and especially during rainy days at the time of the
harvest, they are forced to sell their products at very low price for fear of
having no market at all.
c. Lack of financing
Farmers in Polomolok remain at the mercy of middle men and financiers
who dictate the prices of farm products during harvest season.Since the
farmers obtained financing from these individuals, they are easily
coerced.This calls for the strengthening of existing farmers cooperatives
which can provide financing for their members and can also act as
marketing arm for their products.This way the farmers can avail of low
price inputs and better prices for their products.Along this line, an
establishment of price monitoring system to monitor the farm gate prices
and market price is a must.
d. Livestock and Poultry

Livestock and poultry production has flourished due to stable market
prices and to the municipalitys climate and terrain which are ideal for
livestock and poultry production. Today, livestock is still practically a
backyard industry of the populace.Meanwhile poultry production is done
on commercial scale.While there is the presence of Monterey Farms and
Mira Farms which engage in cattle fattening, these entities ship their
fattened livestock to Manila for meat processing and do not sell anything
locally.Because of this, there is a need for the municipality to intensify its
livestock and poultry production even for local consumption only.
1.9.6 Inadequate Social Welfare and Other Basic Services

The inadequate social welfare and other basic services is traceable to lack of
funds on the part of the local government.A perennial problem in public
elementary schools is the lack of classrooms, teachers and other facilities
such as shop buildings, home economics buildings, furnitures and fixtures.
Problems on health like lack of barangay health workers, barangay health

station, water-sealed toilets, sewerage and waste disposal systems are
concerns of great importance.Most of the leading causes of mortality and
morbidity are traceable to unsanitary practices and polluted environment.
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As of 2011, there were only 4 hospitals in the municipality
supplemented by various medical clinics.However, modern medical facilities
are lacking and most of the persons who want to avail of better services are
forced to go to General Santos City.
Malnutrition although a minor problem compared with other municipalities is

quite prevalent in some barangays.Most of the children who are
malnourish/undernourish come from family of migrants and from member of
upland communities or indigenous peoples (IPs).
The Municipal Social Welfare & Development Office needs additional

personnel to further improve its delivery of basic services.Prevalent in the
municipality is poverty and malnutrition especially among members of
IPs.Also, protective services sectors are lacking in personnel and facilities
such as patrol cars, fire trucks and office equipments.
1.9.7 Tourism
The presence of Mount Matutum in Polomolok augurs well for the inclusion of
the area in the tourism map of South Cotabato.Like Mount Apo in Kidapawan
which attracts a good number of foreign and local tourists every year,Mount
Matutum serves as good prospects of tourist attraction in the province.Once
Mount Matutum has been developed as a tourist spot, legislations calling for
maximum protection of the area in terms of forest protection and
conservation will be put in place and will be strictly enforced.This way, the
municipality shall earn additional income and at the same time its efforts to
preserve the forest from illegal loggers and kaingineros shall substantially be
implemented.
1.9.8 Local Government Administration

The expectation of the people and the clientele is vested upon the able
leadership of the Local Government Officials (elective and appointive).It is
equally important that the constituents should be served with effective and
efficient services.In order to do this, participatory rural action research must
be used to genuinely and judiciously deliver basic services on economic,
social and infrastructure needs.In addition, use of systems and technology
machines of current times should be harnessed in tracking-up records and
reports.
1.9.9 People Participation Empowerment

It is necessary that people should be well-informed and the
government should be transparent regarding the affairs and programs
which are beneficial and owing to the people.The women sector,
different NGOs and POs and cultural communities who are invited to
join the mainstream of society and its development, are recognized
and given part/included in the planning and implementation of
programs through the participatory rural action research process.
1.10 Functional Role of the Municipality to the Provincial Physical
Framework Plan
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The municipality of Polomolok is geared towards becoming an
industrial and agro-industrial town (primary pineapple production center,
primary agro-processing center) as well as a sub-urban residential development
area (alternate urban center) complementing General Santos City.With its
strategic location for industrial and commercial activities, including tourism
(secondary tourism hub of the province) Polomolok patterns its development
perspective from the mother province where its vision is also geared towards the
development of the area into a progressive industrial and agro-industrial center
in Region XII.
Barangay
Bentung
Cannery Site
Crossing Palkan
Glamang
Kinilis
Klinan 6
Koronadal Proper
Lamcaliaf
Landan
Lapu
Lumakil
Magsaysay
Maligo
Pagalungan
Palkan
Poblacion
Polo
Rubber
Silway 7
Silway 8
Sulit
Sumbakil
Upper Klinan
Functional Role
corn, banana
Residential
hub,
institutional,
commercial, agri-industrial, industry
Bamboo craft, pineapple, corn
corn, industrial, livestock production,
mango
Protected forest, coffee, vegetable
production, pineapple
High value banana, corn, cassava,
mango
Rice production, asparagus, corn, high
value banana
Pineapple, cutflowers
Diverse culture (Blaan), religious rites,
eco-tourism
Corn, banana, coconut
Rice production, asparagus, inland fish
production, vegetable
Corn production, asparagus, coconut,
papaya, commerce, industry
Protection forest, vegetable, pineapple
Spring resorts, Inland fish production,
corn
Protection forest, Coffee, vegetable, ecotourism, cutflowers
Government center, Commerce and
trading center, institutions, residential
hub, industry
Corn, pineapple
Corn, coconut, asparagus, papaya
High value banana, corn, papaya,
industrial, mango
Corn production, coconut, poultry and
livestock production,mango
Banana, papaya, corn, pineapple
.corn, rice, banana, papaya
Corn, pineapple, papaya, poultry
SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

The formulation of vision, mission and goals is primarily anchored in the SWOT
analysis techniques.The SWOT which stands for Strengths-WeaknessesOpportunities-Threats is a tool for situation analysis where the municipalitys
present development is established.The analysis used (SWOT) has enabled the
Strategic Planning Team to determine the distinct comparative advantages of the
municipality in relation to its neighboring cities and municipalities through the
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assessment of its present condition, characteristics, current
status and utilization of fiscal, human and natural resources.In the analysis, the
team has classified its distinct comparative advantage into strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
The general definitions of the SWOT keyword are:
Strengths
-refer to the present environmental and ecological features or attributes that
enhance or aid in the development of the Municipality;
Weaknesses
-refer to the present human, fiscal and physical attributes and natural
resources that limit or inhibit the Municipalitys economic progress or
development;
Opportunities
-refer to the economic, social, political, technological and competitive
strengths and events, and
Threats
-consist of the economic, social, political, technological and competitive
trends and events that are considered deterrents to the municipalitys
present and future developments or economic progress.
Strengths
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
existence of multi-national companies

educational institutions grows like mushrooms
improved telecommunications facilities
increased transportation facilities / services
existence of Integrated Forestry Program & Development
existence of well established Banking Institutions
recipient of development funds & projects from MRDP & GEM (USAID).
located in a typhoon free zone
acquired heavy equipment for the maintenance of farm to market road
10. strong participation and coordination between

organizations, business organizations, NGOs, and POs.
11.
government
Presence of infrastructure projects:

-new Public Market
-new Municipal Hall
-drainage system
-Public School buildings
-New municipal gymnasium
-Barangay covered courts
-Sanitary landfill
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
increasing revenue collections

recipient of various awards both local and national
peoples active participation on environmental awareness
presence of tourism potential area
high literacy rate
organized Protected Area Management Board
Mt. Matutum watershed reforestation
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19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
improved investment climate

improved economic activities / condition
proximity to major growth center
availability of technical and professional personnel
abundance of agri-products, potable water and other natural resources
supportive municipal officials
peaceful co-existence among Muslims, Christians and Lumads
located in a strategic area
27. favorable climatic condition
28. prosperity of peace process
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
contender for a cityhood

shifting of traditional crops to high value crops
high appraisal of lot
economic tiger of the south
increase of transportation facilities
34. establishment of more banking institution in our municipality
Weaknesses
1.land use conversion of prime agricultural lands

2.increase in traffic accident
3.increase criminality
4.high market value of lots/land will not be attractive to investors
5.rampant drug addiction
6.lack of housing units & programs
7.occasional flooding
8.marginal productions of agricultural land
9.absence of regular monitoring of prices of agri products and prime
commodities
10.weak implementation of PD 1585(title) and RA 6969(title)
11.countless unsolved isolated criminal cases
12. lack of technical & financial assistance to marginal farmers
Opportunities
1.
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rapid industrialization : as an
influx of investors
more job opportunities
influx of migrants
2. recipient of funds from foreign and national government agencies
Threats
1.
a.
b.
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Effects of rapid industrialization:

pollution
devastation of natural resources
soil erosion
flash floods
denudation of forest
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c.
employment exploitation
2.
3.
4.
contractual
unfair labor practices (ULP)
child labor
piece work
white slavery
political conflicts between moro & government will still continue
Possible volcanic eruption of Mt. Matutum
Occurrence of earthquake
2.1 Vision
A highly industrialized city in South Cotabato endowed with God-fearing,
peace-loving, healthy and productive citizens as manifested by the active
participation of key stakeholders in pursuit of sustainable socio-economic
growth and development in a well protected, safe, resilient and
sustainable environment.
2.2 Mission
To uplift the quality of life of the people of Polomolok thru the attainment
of a well-balanced ecology and equitable distribution of wealth among the
people in orderto develop a self-reliant and progressive barangays
thereby transforming Polomolok into a leading industrialized, safe and
resilient city of South Cotabato.
2.3 General Goal
To improve the quality of life of the people through a judicious delivery of basic
services and infrastructure facilities.Provision of quality education, health,
nutrition and social justice for a sustainable growth, ecologically balanced and
progressive city.
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2.4 Development Objectives
2.4.1 Economic Sector
a.) To maximize the agricultural potentials of the municipality to produce
substantial products for domestic and international markets;
b.) To develop potential tourist spots and promote tourism;
c.) To conserve and develop the municipalitys natural resources while
protecting ecological balance, and
d.) To create a favorable investment climate and establish productive
economic opportunities to accelerate growth in commerce, trade and
industry.
2.4.2 Social Sector

a.) To provide and improve educational facilities and encourage educational
programs relevant to the projected demands of industries;
b.) To provide the growing population with adequate housing and related
facilities;
c.) To operationalized Gender and Development (GAD) program;
d.) To strengthen the 5 pillars of justice i.e. law enforcement, prosecution,
court, correctional institution and community as a whole led by their elected
officials, and
e.) To decrease poverty incidence and enhance delivery of basic social
services to meet the needs of growing population.
2.4.3 Infrastructure
a.) To provide and improve infrastructure and public facilities/utilities in line
with socio-economic development and maintenance of ecologically balanced
environment.
2.4.4 Environmental
a.) To establish strong and effective linkages with other institutions especially
local stakeholders concerned with forest protection and conservation
b.) Conserve and restore the biodiversity, habitats and landscape features of
Mt. Matutum
c.) Establish and maintain a sound and responsive Biodiversity Monitoring
System.
d.) To protect the remaining natural forest cover of protection and rehabilate
its open and degraded areas to restore its forest cover.
e.) To increase the watershed reservation to a level that can adequately meet
the water sustainability requirement of the municipality.
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DRRCA
a.) To remove victims and casualties from areas likely to be affected or being
affected or are being affected by disaster and undertake emergency repair of
damaged structures, utilities and facilities.
b.) To assist the PNP in the maintenance of peace and order and the
safeguarding of essential facilities during war or emergency or natural
disaster.
c.) To minimize human suffering in times of disaster and civil emergencies.
d.) To provide civilian population accurate information and instructions arising
from natural or man-made causes.
e.) To evacuate the populace and properties systematically in case of
emergency or calamity arises.
Land Use
a.) To provide/allocate adequate and suitable lands for the various functional
needs of the municipality;
b) To conserve the prime agricultural lands and forest resources;
b.) To attain the effective maintenance and conservation of the natural
resourcesfor an ecologically sound environment, and
c.) To promote optimum land utilization in consonance
official/approved Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
with
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Sectoral Strategies
The towns formulation of a development plan for both its spatial and sectoral
strategies is geared not only towards its own internal development, but also to
its external concern and would be contribution for the development of South
Cotabato, Sarangani, General Santos City (SOCSARGEN) and Mindanao, as one of
its thrusts and priorities.
To attain the development objectives, the following are the general strategies:
Economic
a.) Micro-enterprises, Agro-industrialization as means of economic growth;
b.) Increase crop yield per area through improved technology, financing and
institutional support and expansion of livestock production to satisfy local
demand;
c.) Promote tourism industry in partnership with NGO, PO and private entities;
d.) Promotion of sustainable farming techniques and the preservation of the
natural resources in the upland and lowland areas through strict
implementation of forestry laws, National Integrated Protected Area System
(NIPAS) and other pertinent laws and decrees;
e.) Develop a strong collaboration between LGU and other private sectors in
industry development, and
f.) Enact tax-incentive ordinance for small, medium and export-oriented
industries for investors attraction.
Social
a.) Provision of additional school buildings, facilities and teachers in the public
elementary and secondary schools;
b.) Provision of skills development training to supply the requirements of the
labor market in coordination with TESDA, TLDC, DTI, DepEd and other related
agencies;
c.) Provision of socialized housing loans/privileges to all GSIS, SSS and PAGIBIG members, and settlement/relocation for the landless and those affected
by demolition, and are not members of any of the above-cited groups in
partnership with private developers;
d.) Undertake health, nutrition and sanitation programs that will answer the
health problems and promote community health development;
e.) Participatory rural action research must be judiciously employed to
identify and effectively deliver basic social services;
f.) Alleviation of poverty through employment generation and livelihood
development, and
g.) Create a vibrant and prosperous Countryside Development through a
viable Agrarian Reform Communities.
Infrastructure
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a.) Provision of infrastructures such as roads, bridges, school buildings, power

and water supply especially in the rural barangays where these are absent
must be a priority.
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Environmental
a.) To establish strong partnership with different stakeholders on forestland

development and rehabilitation.
b.) To develop and promote eco-tourism.
c.) To delineate and demarcate community watersheds within two (2) years.
d.) To install an effective system in monitoring and evaluating FLUP
implementation within three years.
e.) Enforcement and Incentive
DRRCCA
a.) Seminar / Workshop on Integrated Planningon Incident Command System
Training on heavy rescue for vehicular accident & CSSR
b.) Conduct Community Base Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Training
c.) Community based hazard mapping
d.) Conduct psychosocial first aid training to all first responders
e.) Provision of inverter for sound system Farmers Training on Pest Control &
management
f.) Training of PNP personnel on Search and Rescue Operation
g.) Training of fire Volunteers in Barangya
h.) Basic First Aid Training for MHO personnel
i.) Provision of Portable Toilet
j.) Provision of food and non-food items
Land Use
a.) Preparation of base maps and all thematic and analytical maps followed
b.) Strategic Sectoral Planning Workshops were conducted
Local Government Administration

a.) Development of a dynamic and strong political leadership that will
promote team building, efficient and effective governance.
b.) Participatory rural action research must be employed to develop a
participative government.
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Scalogram Analysis
The scalogram presents the available facilities and services of the municipalitys
23 barangays. The urban barangays (Poblacion, Cannery & Magsaysay) have the
most number of facilities and services present in their area. Barangay Poblacion
ranked first in terms of available facilities and services (47). Second in ranked is
barangay Cannery Site (37) and ranked third is barangay Magsaysay (27). The
facilities and services available in all 23 barangays are; Health Center, Churches,
Social welfare Services, Water Systems, Communication/Telecommunication
Services, Power/Electricity, Parks and Playgrounds, Day Care Centers, and
Covered Court. All barangays except Lapu has a Public Elementary School. Only
Bentung and Lapu have no existing cooperative.
Fifteen barangays have a level III water system and only nine barangays have a
secondary school or high school. Poultry farms are established within the eight
barangays of the municipality. Piggery Farms are located within the nine
barangays. Nine barangays have a resting place for their departed constituent.
The Municipal Public Market is located at Barangay Poblacion while six other
barangays have a satellite market. Postal office is located at the Poblacion and a
sub-office is located in Cannery.
For amenities like resorts, lodging houses and restaurants, Poblacion, Cannery
and Magsaysay have lodging houses and restaurants. Only Pagalungan and Sulit
have the presence of a resort. Police, Fire and BJMP Headquarters are located
within the Poblacion. Likewise convenient stores, medical and dental clinics,
drugstores, mini-hospital, tertiary and vocational schools and etcetera are also
located in Poblacion.
In general Barangay Poblacion as the center of commerce and trade has the
facilities and services which are necessary for the development of the
municipality. Barangay Cannery and Magsaysay served as an expansion of the
basic facilities and services as a support to the Central Business District. All
other barangays have the primary facilities which are essential to their
community such as barangay hall, barangay health station, electricity, water
supply system, church, basketball court, playgrounds and sari-sari stores.
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The Land Use Plan

Rationale
The Land Use Plan is a very important tool in the development of a
municipality.It serves as a guiding plan for present and future implementors
in the appropriate management and allocation of land resources to ascertain
the developmental direction of the municipality.
The strategic location of the municipality being near to the ports and airport
of General Santos City is a contributory factor for the development of the
municipality of Polomolok.It is for this reason why foreign and local investors
flock in the municipality.
Objectives
1.To maximize the utilization of land areas according to its identified land
(areas) uses and its future requirements;
2.To conserve, protect and promote an ecological and environmental balance
through an effective and efficient land use distribution for sustainable
development of the municipality;
3.To promote balance and equitable distribution of social, economic services
and facilities;
4.To regulate environmental requirements such as buffer zones for every
medium and heavy industrial zone in order to protect the people from
industrial pollution;
5.To guide and direct investors to an identified strategic location for a specific
land use; and
6.To serve as basis for the municipalitys Zoning Ordinance.
Methodology
Basic methodological process was observed to obtain or attain maximum
utilization of different land uses in accordance with Land Use Development
Plan and Zoning Ordinance of this municipality.
1, satellite image, thru Google earth
2. used of modern device like Global Positioning System (GPS)
3. field validation
4. modular trainings
Further, a Strategic Sectoral Planning Workshops were conducted to provide
basic inputs and information and gather opinions and ideas as to the
developmental trend happening in the municipality.The output was then
collated and used as a tool in the formulation of conceptual and structural
plan for land uses.
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Planning Considerations:
a. Population Projection
The 2007 census of the population indicated that Polomolok has a
household population of 131,436. It has a growth rate of 2.40 % per
annum.With the same growth rate the municipality will have a total
projected population for the next ten years of about 178,901. This
projected population will be the basis to determine future space
requirements such as in housing, employment and other services
identified in social and economic sector.
b. Functional Role of the Municipality in relation to the

Province and the Region.
The municipality of Polomolok is geared towards becoming an industrial
and agro-industrial town (primary pineapple production center, primary
agro-processing center) as well as a sub-urban residential development
area (alternate urban center) complementing General Santos City.With its
strategic location for industrial and commercial activities, including
tourism (secondary tourism hub of the province) Polomolok patterns its
development perspective from the mother province where its vision is also
geared towards the development of the area into a progressive industrial
and agro-industrial center in Region XII.
c. Developmental Constraints
Several factors could be attributed to the developmental constraints of
the municipality which ranges from the intrinsic quality of the land itself to
human limitations.
The geographical feature of the municipality being located at the foot of
Mt. Matutum made prone to flash floods almost the entire low land
areas.Large dry creeks have been continuously eroded during heavy
downpour of rains threatening even the urban areas of the
municipality.Mt. Matutum which was identified to be an active volcano
may be considered as a development constraints as it might discourage
investors for fear of eruption.
Almost more than 1/3 or approximately 14,000 hectares of land area of
Polomolok is presently occupied by Dole Philippines Incorporated planted
to pineapple either by lease to private owners and the DARBCI.This could
be considered as a developmental constraint since this system limited
areas for possible expansion due to long term lease contract.
The increasing municipal population at present is regarded as

development constraint. More people mean more finances and services to
be rendered.
The weak planning system of the municipality is also considered as a

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constraint however was remedied by seeking technical
assistance from the Housing and land Use Regulatory Board.
The lack of appropriate infrastructure such as concrete pavement
particularly going into the major industrial site could be also considered as
a development constraints.
Pertinent Government Policies

Pertinent government policies were taken into considerations and which
are relevant to the Land Use planning in the municipality such as the
following:
1.RA 7160-Otherwise known as the Local Government Code (LGC) of
1991, provides that local government units (LGUs) should in conformity
with existing laws continue to prepare their respective comprehensive and
land use plan enacted through zoning ordinances which shall be the
primary andbases for the future use of land use resources;
2.Rule VII, Article 38. Authority to reclassify agricultural lands through
an ordinance enacted by the Sanggunian after conducting public hearings
for the purpose provided that there exist an approved zoning ordinance
implementing its comprehensive land use plan.
(b)Agricultural lands may be reclassified in the following cases :
(1)When land ceases to be economically feasible and zoned for
agricultural purposes as determined by the Department of Agriculture; or
(2)Where the land shall have substantially greater economic value for
residential, commercial or industrial purpose as determined by the
sanggunian.
3.Rule VII, Article 39. Limitations.(a) Reclassification shall be limited
to the following percentage of the total agricultural land area at the time
of the passage of the ordinance.
(1)For highly urbanized and independent component cities; fifteen percent
(15%).
(2)For component cities and first class to third class municipalities; ten
percent (10%).
(3)For fourth to sixth class municipalities; five percent (5%).
(b)Agricultural lands distributed to agrarian reform beneficiaries pursuant
to RA No. 6657, otherwise known as the Agrarian Reform Law shall not be
affected by the reclassification. Conversion of said lands into other
purposes shall be governed by Section 65 of said law.
(c)The city or municipality shall provide mechanisms for the preservation
and protection of the tenurial rights of agrarian reform beneficiaries as
provided under RA 3844, otherwise known as Agricultural Land Reform
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Code, as amended and other applicable laws in the
reclassification of agricultural lands not yet distributed under RA 6657.
(d)Nothing in this rule shall be construed as repealing, amending or
modifying in any manner the provision of RA 6657.
2.Executive Order 72-Providing for the Preparation and Implementation
of the Comprehensive Land Use Plans of Local Government Units pursuant
to the Local Government Code of 1991 and other Pertinent Laws
mandated the establishment of a Provincial Land Use Committee in every
province to assist the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in reviewing the
Comprehensive Land Use plans of component cities and municipalities;
3.RA 7279-The Urban Development and Housing Act of 199 mandates the
various local government units to identify sites for socialized housing and
their integration into Comprehensive Land Use Plans and Zoning
Ordinances of their respective cities and municipalities;
4.RA 6657-Otherwise known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law
of the Department of Agrarian Reform;
5.Administrative Order No. 20- Interian guidelines of Agricultural
LandUse conversion (series 1992) provides that all irrigated and
economically irrigable lands covered by irrigation projects with firm
funding commitments shall be non-negotiable for conversion;
6.Executive Order 648-Charter of the Human Settlements Regulatory

Commission now Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board which
promulgate zoning and other land use control standards and guidelines
which shall govern land use plans and zoning ordinances of local
governments;
7.Presidential Decree 957-Regulating the sale of subdivision lots and
condominiums, providing penalties for violation thereof;
8.BP 220-An Act authorizing the then Minister of Human Settlements to
establish and promulgate different levels of standards and technical
requirements for economic and socialized requirements for economic and
socialized housing projects in urban and rural areas from those provided
under PD 957, 1216, 1096 and 1185.
9.Executive Order No. 124 - Establishing priorities and procedures in
evaluating areas proposed for land conversion in Regional Agri-Industrial
Centers/Regional Industrial Centers, Tourism Development Areas and Sites
for Socialized Housing.
10.PresidentialDecreeNo. 389 -Otherwise known as the Forestry
Reform Code authorizes the President of the Philippines by proclamation
upon recommendation of the Director to declare all lands of the public
domain eighteen percent (18 %) in slope or over as permanent forests or
forests reserves, regardless of the condition of vegetation cover,
occupancy or use any kind, and thereafter such forest reserves shall not
be alienated or disposed of, but shall remain in public ownership such as
for forest uses.Parcels of land less than 18 %in slope and less than 250
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hectares, regardless of size which are found within or
surrounded, wholly or partly by a body of public forest purposes shall be
considered as part thereof.Areas along stream or rivers may be utilized as
kaingin relocation centers, forest villages.A strip of land 50 meters above
normal high waterline on each side of rivers and streams which channels
is less than 5 meters wide shall be retained as permanent forest land for
streams bank protection. Strips of land, mangrove and swampland not
less than 50 meters from the shoreline shall be retained as permanent
forest for shoreline protection.
11.Presidential Decree No. 635 - This amended Section 112 of Republic
Act 141, as amended.The said section now reads as follows:
Section 112 said land shall further be subject to a right of way not
exceeding sixty (60) meters in width for public highways, railroads,
irrigation ditches, aqueducts, telegraph and telephone lines and similar
works as the Government or any damages for the improvements only.
12.Presidential Decree No. 705 -Provides for system of land
classification into agricultural, industrial or commercial, residential,
resettlements, mineral, timber or forest and grazing lands, and into such
other classes as now or may hereafter be provided by law, rules and
regulations.It provides further that no land of the public domain 18
percent in slope or over as grazing land.
13.Presidential Decree No. 933- This created the Human Settlement
Commission (now HLURB) and empowered to formulate national
standards, rules and regulations to be followed and observed by the
regional and local planning authorities in the preparation and
implementation of human settlements policies, plans and programs.
14.Presidential Decree No. 1151, 1152 - Philippine Environment Code.
This decree recognizes the right of the people to a healthful environment,
pursuant to policies affecting Philippine Environment:
1.To create, develop, maintain and improve conditions under which man
and nature can thrive in productive and enjoyable harmony with each
other;
2.To fulfill the social, economic and other requirements of present and
future generations of Filipino; and
3.To ensure the attainment of an environment quality that is conducive to
alife of dignity and well-being.
15.Title III, Section 22 of PD 1151, 1152 - Providing for a rational,

orderly and efficient land use system.
Section 46-Local governments, including private individuals, corporations
or organizations may operate one or more sanitary landfills; no landfills
should be allocated along any shore or coastline, rivers, streams and
lakes.
Section 48-Solid waste disposal site to conform to existing zoning and
land use standards.
16.PD No. 1586-Establishing an environmental impact statement (EIS)
system.
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17.Proclamation No. 2146 - Proclaiming certain areas and types of
projects as environmentally critical and within the scope of EIS.
18.PD 619 - Authorizing the classification, reservation and development
of public lands as grazing reserve for large-scale ranching projects.
19.PD No. 861 - Authorizing pasture leases to use their pasture lands for
agricultural purposes, under certain conditions.
20.PD No. 389States that local government may acquire private or public
land for the purpose of establishing a municipality/city forest, tree parks,
watershed or pasture.
21.Memo Circular No. 54Prescribing the guidelines governing section 20
of RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991
authorizing the cities and municipalities to reclassify agricultural lands
into non-agricultural uses.
22.Republic Act 10121 (
23.Republic Act 8435
REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ON LOCAL PLANNING AND

DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
The CDP as the medium-term (six years) plan of the LGU coincide with
the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) to the short-term
plan which is the Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA). It is comprehensive
because it involves multi-sectoral concerns that affect the future of the
people. It also provides a convergence mechanism to integrate all existing
topical and thematic plans required by the national government such as the
Disaster Management Plan, Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan, Integrated
Area Community Public Safety Plan and the Local Council for the Protection
of Children.
On the review of the policies and practices on local planning and
development administration of the LGU Polomolok, the administration
anchored these to their projects. One of the practices of LGU Polomolok is
the grant of financial aid for the registered members of the senior citizens
who are celebrating their seventieth birthday and up. 500 for birthday and
3,000 for mortuary/burial assistance.
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Another one is the local scholarship Paeskwela Tabang sa
Batang Pobre (PATABAPO) grant of LGU Polomolok. The recipients of this
scholarship
are
residents
of
Polomolok
who
are
financially
needing
assistance, but are intellectually capable of finishing studies until their

tertiary level. They were given also funds for their allowances: high school
2,500 per month, college 15,000 per month.
Project by Administration: All projects are implemented by administration in
order to create more employment for the locality. Also create money cycle
within its territory. Increase income generation.
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SAID POLICIES AND

PRACTICES
LGPMS is the tool that were used in assessing the policies and practices of
the LGU. according to the mpdc, the implementation of the said policies and
practice were effective and as a proof, the LGU of Polomolok is (an awardee)
or a recipient of Seal of Good Housekeeping or known today as Seal of Good
Governance.
AN
IDENTIFICATION
OF
EMERGING
ISSUES
ASSOCIATED
WITH
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN THE LGU AND

DISCUSSION ON HOW THESE ISSUES AFFECT THE LGU.
Ningas-Cogon is the attitude when we start something with interest and
enthusiasm, then after a very short time, we lose interest and stop of what
we are previously did. Leaving things incomplete. These issue affect the LGU
in a form of inconsistency of the given project no matter how good or
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effective
the
project
is.
CONCLUDING REMARKS AND SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS (SHORT

AND LONG TERM)
Having a good planning system plays a big role in the success of a certain
activity or goal. In the local government, it is really necessary to have a plan
that is anchored to the plans given by the National government down to the
regional level.
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DOCUMENTATIONS:
With the MPDC Sir Eronio P. Mun. Discussing all the processes, practices, and policies of the LGU
Polomolok.
REFERENCES:
Socio-Economic profile of LGU Polomolok
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) of LGU Polomolok
Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of LGU Polomolok
Oral Interviews
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