Aroroy ICRM Plan

ICRMP-TWG
Aroroy, Masbate
2010
DESCRIPTION OF THE ICM PLAN COVER

FRONT COVER
THE FIGURE
The entire presentation is composed of figures which represent the cycle of inter-relationship between and
among the creatures which exist in this world the intellectual human as a superlative conception and
everything that surrounds him.
The supremacy of men among creatures makes him the authority on things under his steward. Though life
in this world is uncertain, yet people tend to look for the next days activity with high resolution.
Man has the knack to endure trials, with support from the authorities, the family, friends, lifes obstacles
becomes easy. The ability of man to survive with the immensely complex world holds true with the
responsibilities and challenges besetting with his subsistence.
For accurate illustration, the following figures were used:
Religious authority [priest & nun] (with the Parish Church in the background)
Government authority [government official] (with the Municipal Hall in the background)
The academe [teacher discussing lesson with the students)
Law enforcer [police officer]
Preservation of intrinsic Traits and Values (respect for elders, prayer)
Innocence of children [kids enjoying games]
Simple lifestyle for ordinary folks (farmer, fisherman, miner, laborer)
Technological advancement (computers, cellular phones)
Typical rural landscape (river, sea, mountain, rice field, foliage, smoke, clouds, trail)
Terrestrial wealth (trees, birds)
Coastal & Marine wealth (mangroves, sea horse, sea turtle, starfish, shark, fish, mollusks and crustaceans, corals,
sea grass, jelly fish)
Appreciation for small things (music, flower, fruits)
Shelter
EXPLANATION
Figures were depicted in reference to the ICM concept, FROM RIDGE TO REEF.
FROM RIDGE TO REEF has been interpreted as interconnectedness of all creation and collective action of men over issues surrounding their very existence. They
are the force that beacon on lifes journey in pursuit for higher experience. The idea of continuing the quest for our dream becomes a responsibility, and the task
for sustaining factor to reach lifes pursuit remains a challenge for each and every one of us.
Imposition of authority from various fields - the religious, the government, the academe, law enforcement, etc., the simplicity of lifestyle of ordinary folks farmer,
fishermen, miner, laborer, the innocence in the face of every child, the high regards for traits and values, the extravagance of terrestrial and marine wealth, the
admiration for little things, the convenience of technological advancement, the enjoyment for music, or simply the appreciation for the environment these are
the interconnectedness and collective action that help shape our frame of mind.
Amidst hardship in life, people seek space for a little lifes necessity the right for shelter, clothing, protection and other social services, as basic for their existence.
These are but the responsibilities laden into everyones concern, and the desire for them to stay its fulfillment remains a challenge to endure a call for action,
not just for a selected few, but everyones concern. Such perspective complements with the ICM goal of Enhancing the Coastal Resources and Reducing Poverty of
the Municipal Fisherfolk.
Summing it up, every creation becomes indispensable with each other, and that proper care, outmost respect and absolute attention must be extended regardless
of race, gender and creed. For after all, everything is His sublime creation.
BACK COVER
The BACK COVER is a combination of an Indian-inspired statement which embodies environmental-concern,

and partnered with collage of pictures (taken from around the municipality). The collages are mostly childreninspired subjects. The presentation is overlaid on top on a an abstract picture.
For accurate presentation purposes, pictures were used as ICM-themed shots, with the following caption:
Pictures A, B, C, D, and E, captioned as a childs
innocence
Picture F, captioned as a butterfly and a flower
Picture G, captioned as coconut tree
Pictures H and I, captioned as pawikan and the
kids
Picture J, captioned as off for fishing
Picture K, captioned as snorkel enthusiasts
Pictures L, M, N and O, captioned as a prized catch
Pictures P, Q and R, captioned as the scenic sea
Picture S, captioned as mag-alog sa higad san
dagat [to fetch water offshore]
Picture T, captioned as save the sea, for US
Picture U, captioned as panginhas [gleaning]
Picture V and W, captioned as going to and fro
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K
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Background picture: sea surface from underwater, (a mangrove leaf floating above the sea surface, taken from underwater, with combination of sunlight and
wave action, thereby giving an abstract view) [taken during the PCRA, at Bagumbayan Island, Barangay Amotag]
Design concept by:
FHERNEE J. LIM, SR.
INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
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TABLE OF
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MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Table of Contents
TITLE PAGE
Description of the ICM Plan Cover
Chapter i: TABLE OF CONTENTS AND ANNEXES
Table of Contents ... iii
Annexes
Guide to Photographs
Pictures within Chapter Label..... viii
Pictures within Page Footer.. xiii
List of Tables xiii
List of Figures ... xv
Chapter ii: FOREWORD xviii
Chapter iii: LGU ENDORSEMENT OF THE ICM PLAN .. xxi
Chapter iv: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .. xxiv
Chapter v: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. xxviii
Chapter vi: LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .... xxx
Chapter I: INTRODUCTION
Why the Plan ... 2
Scope of Plan .. 3
History of the Planning Process . 5
Location Map of the Municipality of Aroroy
MAP OF MASBATE PROVINCE (FEATURING BOUNDARY BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS) 9
PHILIPPINE MAP (SHOWING THE LOCATION OF MASBATE PROVINCE) . 10
MAP OF MASBATE PROVINCE AND NEIGHBORING PROVINCES (ALBAY AND SORSOGON) (SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARORO Y .. 10
THE MUNICIPAL WATERS OF AROROY .. 11
Guiding Principles of ICM . 12
Chapter II: COASTAL ENVIRONMENT PROFILE
Description of the Area/Geography
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Location .. 19
MUNICIPAL BASE MAP (SHOWING THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF BARANGAY) .... 19
Bio-Physical Profile
Introduction ..... 20
Land Area ... 21
Topography and Slope ... 22
SLOPE MAP . 22
Soil ... 23
SLOPE MAP . 23
Land Uses ... 24
EXISTING GENERAL LAND USE MAP .. 26
PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE MAP .. 26
EXISTING URBAN LAND USE MAP .. 27
PROPOSED URBAN LAND USE MAP .. 27
Climatic Conditions . 28
WIND VELOCITY AND DIRECTION MAP ... 28
RAINFALL TYPE MAP .. 28
Geology ... 29
GEOLOGIC MAP ... 29
Surface Drainage .... 30
SURFACE DRAINAGE MAP ... 30
NATURAL RESOURCES
Minerals ... 31
Forest Resources .. 32
FORESTRY MAP . 32
Coastal Resources .. 33
PCRA RESULTS
CORAL HABITAT ASSESSMENT ... 35
SEAGRASS HABITAT ASSESSMENT .... 37
MANGROVE HABITAT ASSESSMENT . 38
FISH ABUNDANCE DATA ... 39
COASTAL RESOURCES MAPS
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY AMOROY) ... 40
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY AMOTAG) ... 41
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY BAGA-UMA) ... 42
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY BALAWING) ... 43
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY CABAS-AN) .. 44
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY CALANAY) ... 45
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COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY DAYHAGAN) ... 46

COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY DON PABLO DELA ROSA) 47
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY GUMAHANG) . 48
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY JABOYO-AN) .. 49
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY LANANG) .... 50
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATABA) .... 51
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATALANG-TALANG) . 52
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATONGOG) .... 53
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY PANIQUE) ...... 54
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY POBLACION) ..... 55
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY PURO) ..... 56
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY SAN AGUSTIN) ... 57
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO) ... 58
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY SAWANG) ... 59
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TALABA-AN) ... 60
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TALIB) ..... 61
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TIGBAO) ..... 62
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TINAGO) ..... 63
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TINIGBAN) ..... 64
Environmental Management .... 65
Socio-Political Profile
Brief Historical Background .... 68
Political/Administrative Boundaries .. 69
Local Government Set-Up .... 69
Political History .... 71
Seal Symbolism .... 71
Seal Symbolism .... 72
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population Size, Density, Distribution and Growth Rate
Population ....... 75
Density ......... 76
Population Growth ......... 77
Household .......... 77
HOUSEHOLD MAP OF AROROY ....... 79
Urban and Rural Distribution .......... 80
Age Dependency Ratio .......... 80
Male - Female Ratio ........... 80
Crude Birth Rates and Child-Woman Ratio ......... 80
Crude Death Rates .......... 81
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Migration ........... 81
Education
Literacy Rate ......... 81
Enrolment Participation Rate ....... 81
Physical Facilities ....... 82
Teacher-Pupil Ratio ...... 84
LOCATION AND NAME OF PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS .... 85
Labor and/or Employment, Income ..... 86
Religion and/or Ethnic Groups ...... 86
Dialects ..... 86
HEALTH, SANITATION AND MEDICAL CARE
Health Indicators
Mortality/Morbidity ..... 87
Malnutrition ....... 88
Health Facilities/Personnel ..... 88
ROADS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION
Roads ..... 89
Transportation .... 91
TRANSPORTATION MAP ... 94
Communication ... 95
SOCIAL SERVICES
Housing .... 97
Other Service & Facilities ..... 97
LOCATION OF SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES ... 98
PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT OF MLGU COUNTERPART FROM 20 % EDF
TO KALAHI-CIDDS: KKB PROJECT IN 33 BARANGAY ...
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Water ...... 103
Power ...... 103
LGPMS REPORT ....... 104
Economic Sector
Agriculture .. 136
Fisheries ... 139
LOCATION OF MAJOR FISHING GROUND . 142
LOCATION OF WATER BODIES .... 102
Municipal Fisheries Data ... 143
Tourism ... 151
Industry (types of industry, number of employment, revenues generated) ... 154
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Existing Coastal Zoning 155

Risk Assessment .. 159
Institutional and Legal Framework . 161
Chapter III: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
Introduction 180
Situational Analysis 184
Chapter IV: MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS
Introduction 189
Vision/Mission/Goal . 191
Fisheries Management 192
Habitat Management .. 195
Coastal Zoning .. 197
Shoreline Management .. 199
Enterprise and Livelihood Management 201
Coastal Tourism Management .. 202
Waste Management . 203
Legal Arrangement and Institutional Development 205
Strategic Framework Summary . 207
Action Plan Summary .. 216
Chapter V: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEME
Introduction 228
Plan Implementation 229
Implementing Structure . 230
Chapter VI: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Monitoring and Evaluation .. 234
Chapter VII: REFERENCES
References .. 239
Chapter VIII: ANNEXES WITH CAPSULE PROPOSALS OF PRIORITY ACTIONS
Annexes . 242
Subproject Proposals . 243-A
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Annexes
GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHS
Pictures within Chapter Label
1 An outrigger passenger boat plying Pilar (Sorsogon)-Aroroy (Masbate)
route, amid the seascape of Masbate Pass, with majestic Mayon

Volcano in the backdrop.
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2, 3 The newly-completed Aroroy Feeder Port, featuring its RORO (Roll-
On, Roll-Off) design, as part of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway

(SRNH) Eastern Nautical Highway.
4 The Municipality of Aroroy extends it rural development in its upland
location, such as Gawad Kalinga (GK) -- site for housing project for the
urban poor as initiated by the religious group Couples for Christ (CFC)
and its family ministries, including other supports. The site also hosts
for the LGUs initiatives on agricultural advancement (greenhouse, tree
planting site), childrens playground and ecological park.
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FOREWORD
5 The archway for the GK site.

6 View of Mata Cave -- a natural formation of rock mountain having two
openings which look like eyes (mata) from where its name was derived.
It can be seen on a sea travel west side of Aroroy. [located in Barangay
Matongog]
activities during PAGDULANG FESTIVAL.
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RESOLUTION
OF LGU
ENDORSING
THE
ICRM PLAN
7 PANGALIMANGO DANCE, one of Aroroys featured street dancing
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8 Crab Race one of the most exciting events featured in WACKY RODEO
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FESTIVAL, A Unique Crustacean Festival celebrated during full moon

of May. The celebration focuses on the promotion of Aroroy as crabproducing locality and enhancing management, conservation &
protection efforts of the government and the people on its habitats.
9 View of Limestone Hills (in Barangay Calanay), within Sibuyan Sea --
natural formation characterized by a karst terrain underlain by

porous limestone formed about two million years ago, wherein a
typical section of layered calcium-bearing remains can be seen. It also
features various sinkholes and crevices formed brought by different
actions of wave, rain and wind. [10] [11] [12].
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10 Aerial view of Colorado Point (in Barangay Tigbao) showing waters off
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Port Barrera and Masbate Pass.
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11 Aerial view of Port Barrera (with islets) and Sibuyan Sea.

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12 Beachfront with lined-palm trees and white sand located within the
border of Barangay Tinigban and Barangay Calanay. The area is also a
nesting site for sea turtle. In the background is one of the few caves
within the infamous spread of Kalanay Caves.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
13 A private airstrip at Barangay Amoroy, owned by FILMINERA
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Resources Corporation (FRC), a mining firm operating in the

municipality.
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14 Plane ready to land at an airstrip in Amoroy.
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15 One busy day for busy fisherfolks.
(picture taken off Bugui Point, Barangay Gumahang).
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
16 View of Majaba Island (in Barangay Calanay), with Sibuyan Sea. While it
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17 Panoramic sunset with Napayawan Island (in Barangay Amotag) in the

background.
LIST OF
ACRONYMS
AND
ABBREVIATIONS
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Chapter I:
is geographically claimed by Barangay Calanay, its voting populace

however is shared by Calanay and Dayhagan.
18 Aerial view of AROROY TOWN PROPER (circa 2003).

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19 Map showing Aroroys cover of municipal water duly delineated by

NAMRIA. (NATIONAL MAPPING & RESOURCE INFORMATION AUTHORITY)
INTRODUCTION
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COASTAL
ENVIRONMENT
PROFILE
20 The uninhabited Gato Island (in Barangay Calanay), off Sibuyan Sea,
quaint rock formation [21] [22] [23] with numerous sea notches that
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serve as habitat for sea snakes and a number of bird species roosting
on it. At a certain vantage point, it looks like a black cat (El Gato Negro
for Spanish) from where its name was derived. Gato Island is known
haven for sea snakes (walo-walo) and coconut crab (tatus).
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An unspoiled stretch of powdery white sand [with Barangay Calanay & Gato
Island [24] and [25] (Mount Bantuon) in the background] covering more than
3-kilometers long and spread white sand, approximately 80 meters wide
even during highest high tide. Such natural endowment is a result of
mechanical weathering of limestone landforms within the area. Vantage
point from the beachfront offers breathtaking view of the sunset across
Sibuyan Sea [26], with Sibuyan Island in the background. Tinigban
Beachfront forms part of the stretch of MATINCAL Beach (MATINCAL stands
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ANALYSIS
for Mataba, Tinigban, Calanay, the three adjacent barangay which all features
powdery white sand).
27 Birds eye view of a typical fishing village.
(cross section view of Sitio San Jose, Barangay Gumahang)
28 Birds eye view of the Process Plant Area of FILMINERA Resources
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Corporation (FRC) (in Barangay Puro). The mining area was once
operated by Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development CorporationMasbate Gold Operation (ACMDC-MGO), once considered being one
of the biggest gold producers in Asia.
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PROGRAMS,
STRATEGIES
AND ACTION
PLANS
29 A nave life at Fish Landing area, within the town proper.
A variation of sea turtle species turned-over by concerned fisherfolks and

documented by the Coastal Resource Management Office (CRMO) and the
Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
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(MFARMC)--
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IMPLEMENTATION
SCHEME
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[30] olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea)

[31] hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
[32] green turtle (Chelonia mydas) .
The conservation effort initiated by the Local Government Unit (LGU)

paves way to an advocacy in saving the sea turtle species which gained
accolade from the Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesPawikan Conservation Project (DENR-PCP).
Some endangered species found in the municipality
[33] an unknown crustacean (locally known as kumong)
[34] monitor lizard (locally known as halo/ibid)
[35] giant clam (locally known as manlot)
A fisherman works in a fish pen, (locally known as buno-an) preparing for a

days work. Picture taken at [36] Barangay Amoroy and [37] Purok
Mangga, Barangay Matalang-talang, which enjoys the bounty of sea within
Port Barrera.
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MONITORING
AND
EVALUATION
Where the lights beacon

38 View of Bugui Point (in Barangay Gumahang) -- site for two lighthouses- a century-old lighthouse with the ruins of its former facilities and
the recently built solar-powered lighthouse. Nestled atop an
undulating terrain overlooking the boundaries of Masbate Pass and
Sibuyan Sea. One may be enchanted by the ruin that was built on
Spanish grandeur.
and [39] view of Colorado Point (in Barangay Tigbao), where it offers
majestic view overlooking the sea (Masbate Pass and Port Barrera) within the
cliff. It can be reached by passing through dramatic series of steps wherein
a lighthouse is also located.
Aroroys three major tributaries:
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40 Birds eye view of Cabas-an River (in Barangay Cabas-an) with the
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REFERENCES
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panoramic view of Majaba Island & Gato Island in Sibuyan Sea. The
river is home to white monkey and bats and a rich fishing ground
being shared also by Barangay Amotag (leftmost view) and Barangay
Dayhagan (rightmost view).
41 View of Lanang River (traversing from Barangay Malubi to Barangay San

Isidro) -- considered to be the biggest watershed in the municipality.
The river system plays vital role including business and trade since
Aroroys early civilization up to present times.
42 Birds eye view of the historic Rio de Guinobatan (river of assault),

which expands from Barangay Syndicate to Barangay Talaba-an
(leading to Port Barrera). Rio de Guinobatan has been a site of various

assaults to Spaniards while in expedition for gold to Al-oroy (now
Aroroy).
Aroroys coastline length is 141.445.51 kilometers, which is an interplay

mix of white sand and rock formations:
[43] (SLEEPING TURTLE, taken at Barangay Matongog) & [44] (THE GUARD OF
DIABLO ISLAND, taken at Barangay Talib)
[45] typical limestone cliff, (SEA CLIFF, taken at Barangay Mataba)
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Magdagat Cave in Sitio Huguson, Barangay Tinigban -- the area forms part
of the Kalanay Caves. An area believed to have a spread of over a hundred
caves (Calanay-Tinigban area), each with distinct characteristics of stalagmite
and stalactite formations. Some of which have been explored while others
left undisturbed and waiting to be discovered. Some relics and artifacts
found within shows signs of early civilization. Proof of which has been
published and featured in a book Times Archaeology of the World: A
Meticulous Reconstruction of the Past.
46 the caves portal, approximately average three-storey building high.
47 a combination of lights and silhouette.
48, 49 pronounced stalactites.
50 Old concrete Japanese garrison and bunker, which served as prison
cell for captive Filipinos and other Prisoners of War (POW) during
World War II. It was called as such (bao-bao[bao] vernacular term for
turtle) because of its feature which resembles like that of a turtle-curve roof, with very small openings and grilled windows. These are
believed to be series of prison cells, varying from different sizes, and
connected by foxholes, wherein the captives are held and are
transferred from one cell to another depending on the duration of
sentence.
51 Old cannon relic -- Presently standing in the area of the Aroroy East
Central School, wherein it serves as an area for the flag pole. It served
as an assault weapon used during World War II, wherein the periphery
serves as military camp. (the site of BAO-BAO is located on the southern
side of the area)
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Pictures within Page Footer
A towering tuog tree [picture taken along the stretch of Talaba-an road]
B wild duck (pato del mar)
C a matured mangrove [picture taken in the mangrove area of Barangay Amoroy]
D aerial shot of islet within Port Barrera. (Isla Dikay, Isla Bikol, forms part of Aroroys unique geophysical setting)
E when sun and rain meets -- scenery of Lomocloc Cove (in Barangay Matalang-talang) within Port Barrera.
F mangrove area in Jaboyo-an cove, with view of Colorada Point where Port Barrera and Masbate Pass meet.
G green turtle (Chelonia mydas).
H busy day at Barangay Tinigban -- where farmers and the fishermen meets for exchange of trade known as barter.
I Tinigban beachfront.
J Bennet Reef, locally called as Buntod Island, it features natural sandbar consisting of pebbles serving as nesting
place for sea turtles. Its formation within the sea is characterized by wind action, wherein the prevailing
monsoon rules what shape it has to dictate.
underwater shot at the Proposed Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Barangay Matalang-talang
K starfish.
L NEMO (English name: Orange Anemonefish or Clownfish; Scientific Name: Amphiprion percula; locally known
as bantay butbut)
M table coral.
N sunset at Tinigban.
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 LAND CLASSIFICATION
TABLE 2 LAND AREA DISTRIBUTION BY BARANGAY
TABLE 3 SLOPE DISTRIBUTION
TABLE 4 BREAKDOWN OF EXISTING & PROPOSED LAND USES (A)
TABLE 5 BREAKDOWN OF EXISTING & PROPOSED LAND USES (B)
TABLE 6 INVENTORY OF MINERAL RESOURCES
TABLE 7 PROTECTION/PRODUCTION FOREST
TABLE 8 DRAINAGE INVENTORY
TABLE 9 SANITARY TOILETS INVENTORY
TABLE 10 DATA ON CEMETERY
TABLE 11 PLANTILLA OF PERSONNEL AND DISTRIBUTION
TABLE 12 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SET-UP
TABLE 13 FACILITIES AVAILABLE
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BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

TABLE 14 POPULATION AND LAND AREA (COASTAL BARANGAY)
TABLE 15 POPULATION AND LAND AREA (NON-COASTAL BARANGAY)
TABLE 16 POPULATION DENSITY BY BARANGAY
TABLE 17 HISTORICAL GROWTH RATE
TABLE 18 POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD POPULATION AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD BY BARANGAY
TABLE 19 POPULATION BY AGE GROUP AND SEX
TABLE 20 SCHOOL-AGE POPULATION, ENROLEES,
ENROLMENT PARTICIPATION RATE, ELEMENTARY LEVEL
TABLE 21 SCHOOL-AGE POPULATION, ENROLEES,
ENROLMENT PARTICIPATION RATE, SECONDARY LEVEL
TABLE 22 INVENTORY OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES, PER SCHOOL PER BARANGAY, ELEMENTARY LEVEL
TABLE 23 INVENTORY OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES, PER SCHOOL PER BARANGAY
SECONDARY LEVEL
TABLE 24 TEACHER-PUPIL RATIO, TEACHER REQUIREMENT STANDARD
PER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TABLE 25 TEACHER-PUPIL RATIO, TEACHER REQUIREMENT STANDARD
PER SECONDARY SCHOOL
TABLE 26 LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY
TABLE 27 LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY
TABLE 28 LEADING CAUSES OF INFANT DEATHS
TABLE 29 LEADING CAUSES OF MATERNAL DEATHS
TABLE 30 MALNUTRITION
TABLE 31 DATA ABOUT AROROY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
TABLE 32 DATA ABOUT MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTER
TABLE 33 INVENTORY OF ROADS
TABLE 34 ROAD INVENTORY/CLASSIFICATION, CULVERT & BRIDGES INVENTORY
TABLE 35 EXISTING BRIDGES, LOCATION,
AND TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED
TABLE 36 BRIDGES BY TYPE OF ADMINISTRATION
TABLE 37 ACCESSIBILITY OF POBLACION TO AND FROM OTHER BARANGAY
TABLE 38 INVENTORY OF LAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
TABLE 39 INVENTORY OF WATER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
TABLE 40 POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE
TABLE 41 POSTAL SERVICES FACILITIES
TABLE 42 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
TABLE 43 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AVAILABLE
TABLE 44 POWER SERVICE
TABLE 45 CROP PRODUCTION
TABLE 46 AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES
TABLE 47 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
TABLE 48 AREA, LOCATION OF FISHING GROUNDS, FISHPONDS
TABLE 49 MAJOR AND MINOR OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS
URBAN AND RURAL
TABLE 50 MAJOR BODIES OF WATER
TABLE 51 LIST OF RIVERS, LAKES, SPRING AND DAM
TABLE 51 POTENTIAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
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TABLE 52 TYPE OF COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

TABLE 53 OTHER PROTECTED AREAS (Protected area for spawners or breeders)
TABLE 54 CRM AND FISHERIES-RELATED LOCAL LEGISLATION
TABLE 55 LIST OF DEPUTIZED FISH WARDEN
TABLE 56 LIST OF FISH EXAMINERS
TABLE 57 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY CRM & MFARMC (as of 2009)
TABLE 58 LINKAGES
TABLE 59 MFARMC CAPABILITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES
TABLE 60 OTHER CRM-RELATED TRAINING & MFARMC/PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITIES
TABLE 61 OTHER CRM-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
TABLE 62 FISHERFOLKS ASSOCIATIONS
TABLE 63 AWARDS/CITATIONS
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 MAP OF MASBATE PROVINCE (FEATURING BOUNDARY BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS)
FIGURE 2 PHILIPPINE MAP (SHOWING THE LOCATION OF MASBATE PROVINCE)
FIGURE 3 MAP OF MASBATE PROVINCE AND NEIGHBORING PROVINCES (ALBAY AND SORSOGON)
(SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY)
FIGURE 4 THE MUNICIPAL WATERS OF AROROY
FIGURE 5 MUNICIPAL BASE MAP (SHOWING THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF BARANGAY)
FIGURE 6 SLOPE MAP
FIGURE 7 SOIL MAP
FIGURE 8 EXISTING GENERAL LAND USE MAP
FIGURE 9 PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE MAP
FIGURE 10 EXISTING URBAN LAND USE MAP
FIGURE 11 PROPOSED URBAN LAND USE MAP
FIGURE 12 WIND VELOCITY AND DIRECTION MAP
FIGURE 13 RAINFALL TYPE MAP
FIGURE 14 GEOLOGIC MAP
FIGURE 15 SURFACE DRAINAGE MAP
FIGURE 16 FORESTRY MAP
FIGURE 17 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY AMOROY)
FIGURE 18 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY AMOTAG)
FIGURE 19 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY BAGA-UMA)
FIGURE 20 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY BALAWING)
FIGURE 21 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY CABAS-AN)
FIGURE 22 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY CALANAY)
FIGURE 23 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY DAYHAGAN)
FIGURE 24 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY DON PABLO DELA ROSA)
FIGURE 25 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY GUMAHANG)
FIGURE 26 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY JABOYO-AN)
FIGURE 27 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY LANANG)
FIGURE 28 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATABA)
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FIGURE 29 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATALANG-TALANG)

FIGURE 30 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATONGOG)
FIGURE 31 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY PANIQUE)
FIGURE 32 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY POBLACION)
FIGURE 33 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY PURO)
FIGURE 34 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY SAN AGUSTIN)
FIGURE 35 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO)
FIGURE 36 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY SAWANG)
FIGURE 37 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TALABA-AN)
FIGURE 38 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TALIB)
FIGURE 39 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TIGBAO)
FIGURE 40 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TINAGO)
FIGURE 41 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY TINIGBAN)
FIGURE 42 HOUSEHOLD MAP OF AROROY
FIGURE 43 SEX-AGE PYRAMID
FIGURE 44 LOCATION AND NAME OF PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
FIGURE 45 TRANSPORTATION MAP
FIGURE 46 LOCATION OF SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES
FIGURE 47 LOCATION OF MAJOR FISHING GROUND
FIGURE 48 LOCATION OF WATER BODIES
FIGURE 49 FISH HARVEST GRAPH (2008)
FIGURE 50 FISH HARVEST GRAPH (2007)
FIGURE 51 PHILIPPINE MARINE BOUNDARIES
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FOREWORD
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Province of Masbate
Philippines
Foreword
Republic of the Philippines

Province of Masbate
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
The advent of local autonomy which comes into existence by virtue of RA 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, shifted the
focus of political decisions concerning local development to the Local Government
Units from the central government which provides severe limitations on the
initiatives of Local Officials. The situation allows Local Officials to facilitate local
planning and administration that is responsive to the developmental needs of the
respective localities.
Under the prevailing situation, LGUs were able to enhance their manpower capabilities and financial
resources to carry out the decentralized responsibilities. They are, therefore, placed in a better position
to effectively respond to the myriad of challenges brought about by the autonomous status.
To effectively spur local economic recovery, however, LGUs need to develop innovative means in order
to overcome the obstacles and weaknesses to focus their energies on the most urgent developmental
priorities. One pressing problem that LGU need to confront is the widespread state of economic
stagnation especially in rural areas due to the absence of viable commercial and business activities, lack
of employment opportunities and the chronic dependence of the majority of rural people on
subsistence agriculture as the primary source of livelihood. As such, there is an urgent need for Local
Government Units to develop and promote sustainable community based livelihood programs among
their constituents.
The Local Government Unit of Aroroy posses a strong potential for economic growth with its abundant
supply of hitherto untapped natural and human resources which only needs Local Government
intervention to catalyze the development process. To effectively cope with the recent trend of
development, the Municipal planning and Development office of the Municipality of Aroroy has devised
a mechanism that will create opportunities for local development by generating a comprehensive and
most recent information and documentation of the municipalitys history, a data bank, that part of the
Socio - Economic Profile of the municipality.
This manual is a guide to action as it indicates the direction to which the Local Government Unit of
Aroroy has to take. It is by product of an extensive research or information gathering which provides
our Local Sangguian, Heads of Department and the local planners a large database that offers a more
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reliable and responsive plan since it allows more information to be analyzed and considered during
planning. Such that, being the Local Chief Executive of the municipality, I consider this manual, the
Municipalitys Socio Economic Profile, as a tangible blue print of my administrations vision, a guide for
governance especially on the aspect of infrastructure, socio and economic development, a source of
promoting strategy to build up and strengthen the foundation for socio economic growth and
sustainability and a comprehensive database that will address the development thrust and programs of
the municipality.
Good governance is one of the main thrusts of my administration. One of our primordial objectives is to
embark on such a pro poor development plans and programs that will benefit no less than the people
of Aroroy. I therefore commend Engr. Arthur L. Merico, the MPDC staff in collaboration with NSO,
Municipal Civil Registry Office and other line offices for striving to translate into reality the thrust of this
administration. The efforts of those closely involved in the preparation of the Municipal Socio
Economic Profile (MSEP) that stores all the inputs for the Aroroy master plan is highly laudable.
I therefore enjoin all heads of department to take on the responsibilities accorded them by law.
More power.
ENRICO Z. CAPINIG
Municipal Mayor
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RESOLUTION
OF LGU
ENDORSING
THE
ICM PLAN
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Philippines
LGU Endorsement for the ICM Plan

Province of Masbate
Municipality of Aroroy
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
MINUTES OF THE 12TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 8TH COUNCIL OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, AROROY,
MASBATE, HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 AT 9:20 IN THE
MORNING.
PRESENT:
HON. ARTURO VICENTE P. MARISTELA...
HON. MANUEL L. VALERA, JR..
HON. LINO T. CAARES....
HON. TEDDY L. DANAO, JR..
HON. FIDA R. VALDEMORO..
HON. VICENTE L. RAMILO
HON. DARWIN L. VALERA .
HON. ALVIN S. CADIZ..
HON. ANA P. CHAN .
HON. RUDY R. RANOLA
HON. ROSE ANN G. GONZALES ............
ABSENT:
MUNICIPAL VICE-MAYOR/
PRESIDING OFFICER
MUNICIPAL COUNCILOR
PRES., MUNICIPAL CHAPTER, LIGA

NG MGA BARANGAY
PRES. PAMBAYANG PEDERASYON
NG MGA SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2010
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY INDORSING TO THE DENR-ICRMP-PPIU THE INTEGRATED

COASTAL MANAGEMENT (ICM) PLAN OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF AROROY FOR
THEIR CONSIDERATION AND SUBSEQUENT INDORSEMENT TO THE HIGHER STEERING
COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL
Main Author: HON.VICENTE L. RAMILO

Chairman: Committee on Foods & Agriculture
Co-Authors: ALL SB MEMBERS
WHEREAS, presented to this august body is the Integrated Coastal Management Plan of this
municipality where it reflects in operational terms the communitys mission and vision goals and contains
strategic objectives, policies, strategies, targets and implementing techniques;
WHEREAS, The Aroroy ICM plan was developed as a road map to the key steps in developing
sustainable fisheries, maintaining economic benefits from coastal resources and preserving marine
biodiversity;
WHEREAS, considering that the Municipality of Aroroy being one of the ICRMP site, this
collaborative coastal management plan effort, which already identified and put in place all the
mechanism, policies and resources required for implementation, must be adopted and indorsed the
same to the DENR-ICRMP-Provincial Project Implementing Unit to pave the way for more effective and
more efficient plan implementation.
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NOW THEREFORE RESOLVE as it is hereby resolved to strongly indorse to the DENRICRMP-PPIU the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Plan of the Local Government Unit of Aroroy for
their consideration and subsequent indorsement to the higher steering committee for approval;
RESOLVED FINALLY that copies hereof be immediately forwarded to the said agencies for
their consideration with prayer that copies of their advice of action taken relative thereof be furnished to
this council.
APPROVED by the Council on September 20, 2010 at Aroroy, Masbate, Philippines.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Acknowledgement
This document is a product of unselfish toil offered by dedicated souls who see a bright future for the
environment where he moves. Believing that amidst the bleak horizon, there still sprout hope, and the
emergence of dynamism that everyone has to provide his own little share of conservation, management
and protection effortsranging from about simple caring for the simple things, to the grandest
thought of massive actions, for the next generation to experience too, at least the things we are
enjoying for now.
The concerted efforts thus should not pass unnoticed though it may not suffice to measure the
endeavor extended. Each contribution signifies the burning passion and desire to have a blueprint of
collective ideas into realization.
In general, the Municipality of Aroroy, through the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) whom COASTAL
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM) objectives becomes its banner of service, thus becomes a catalyst of
change to its populace, wishes to acknowledge the following institutions and personages for providing
valuable input in the development and production of this document.
To the Office of the Mayor, through the Honorable Mayor Enrico Z. Capinig, for the unwavering
leadership and support to the coastal and fishery-related programs in general and generous financial
support to the ICRMP-TWG.
To the Office of the Vice Mayor, through the Honorable Vice Mayor Arturo Vicente P. Maristela, for his
pioneering advocacy to the coastal resource management project.
To the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Bayan for providing the much needed resolution
endorsing this ICM Plan of the Municipality and with the facilitation of the Office of the SB Secretary and
Staff.
The DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE-Regional Office 5, DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE-PROVINCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

OFFICE, INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT-PROVINCIAL PLANNING IMPLEMENTING UNIT
(DENR-RO5, DENR-PENRO, ICRMP-PPIU), together with the technical staff, for all the support extended,
specifically with the conduct of ICRMP-related workshops, trainings and seminars and various capability
building activities. Noteworthy to mention the close coordination in monitoring the updates of the
preparation of the INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT (ICM) Plan.
The DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES-Regional Office 5 (DABFAR-RO5) for numerous supports extended to the municipality and the PROVINCIAL FISHERY OFFICE (PFO),
for extending also technical capability, specifically with the conduct of PCRA.
To Mr. Rupert Sievert, ICRMP consultant assigned in the Province of Masbate, for providing his technical
expertise in producing a quality ICM Plan.
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To our ever active NGO partners, the OCEAN BEACONS INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED (OBI), and the
support staff, headed by its President, Hilda Tabar-Cleofe, and the LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION, Foundation
for the Seas and Oceans (LF), headed by its Executive Officer, Jorg Grabo, who have provided the LGU
immeasurable financial support to the coastal and fishery-related programs in general and generous
assistances to the MFARMC in particular, bannering the project Effective Fisheries Management through
the FARMCs.
To the special friends of Aroroy -- Dr. Gloria C. Diaz from the NATIONAL FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTER (NFARMC-PMC) and Dr. Noemi Sb. Lanzuela,
Regional FARMC Coordinator, from BFAR-RO5, for the untiring support provided to the people of the
Aroroy, by capacitating the Aroroy MFARMC and the dedication to be always available in the service for
the betterment of Aroroy.
All the Offices and respective Department Heads and Staff, Employees, of the LGU-Aroroy, for
contributing all the essential data needed which produces a real scenario of the direction being
traversed by the LGU. Special mention to the MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MPDO) and
its support staff, under the leadership of Engr. Arthur L. Merico, MPDC, who takes the lead in the ICM
planning processes being also the CRM Program Manager.
To the members of the INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT-TECHNICAL WORKING
GROUP (ICRMP-TWG) for rendering the technical expertise in producing this ICM Plan, amidst all the
processes involved and revision of outlines. Special mention to the core members composed of Fhernee
J. Lim, Sr., who over-sees the entire preparation process, from encoding, proofreading, to lay-out of the
entire manuscript, and Estercasio V. Pimentel, III, who prepares all the PCRA data which are vital
elements and used in the plan preparation. The inception of this plan is a dedication of public service
not just by expressing over time precept, but all the time service extension.
To the COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE (CRMO) who have become the prime mover for
environmental conservation, protection and management efforts, together with the DEPUTIZED FISH
WARDENS (DFWs), these are the indefatigable spirit who does great contribution even left unnoticed to
the meticulous. Their unstinted endeavor helped shaped the view in knowing that all rivers lead to the
sea.
To the MUNICIPAL FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (MFARMC), for the undying
fight and fervor which eventually championed the cause of the often neglected fisherfolks.
To the Barangay-LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (BLGUs), through the very accommodating Barangay Officials
together with their constituents, including the volunteers and nameless individuals -- who have become
little kuya and ate which were involved in those tedious consultation processes and who have
become the sources of inspiration for the stories told and information unfold specifically during the
conduct of the PCRA. May we see each other until the next PCRA.
To the upland and coastal communities, together those unnamed heroesthe farmers and the
fisherfolks, mostly neglected soul who needs just and proper attention; as they have become a part of
the subject of this study, our salute to them. May our pursuit finds justification in the ICM concept of
from ridges to reef.
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To all Coastal Resource Management Practitioners, who in one way or another exemplifies the value and
meaning of balance ecology -- as advocates of environment they inspire people to have their share of
caring for his surroundings.
With all the efforts extended, we may have not counted all the contributions you have shared, or we
may have not included your names, but from the bottom of our heart, we dare extend our thank you
in its simplest yet meaningful way. This is but a list; and we may not include yours and others, we extend
way beyond to our hearts and mind our sincerest appreciation. As we geared working by culture of
excellence, we are but privilege to have you as our reliable partners. Excellence then is not an act, but a
habit.
May we be inspired with the taught by song of ASIN:
Ang lahat ng ilog sa dagat patungo,
buksan ang isipan at mararating mo
kay ganda ng buhay sa mundo
and
Gantimpalay di ko hangad na makamtan,
Kundi ang malamang tama
Ang aking ginawa
Let us continue what we have started, sans the expectation for any reward and grandstanding, but
rather focus to work for a noble cause fight for the cause of environmental protection.
KUDOS TO US ALL! MARAMING SALAMAT PO!
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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Province of Masbate
Philippines
Executive Summary
The Municipality of Aroroy, with the initiative of the Local Government Unit, has been in the forefront
of creating a worth-living environment. Its effort has been geared towards sustainable utilization of both
the terrestrial community (upland, lowland and midland), the coastal and marine areas.
It envisions in uplifting the lives of the community ensuring that agriculture and fisheries, among
others continue to flourish as means of income diversification.
For so long, (citing the vigor even before the present dispensation) with the continued persistence of the
new administration, the LGU have continuously evolved and led in the delivery of public service in all of
its truest form. The various thrusts and programs highlights the efforts aimed to provide better-living
condition, for the environment, as the source or resources and the people, as its user.
As regards the ICM context, the LGU has ensured that all stakeholders are consulted. Through the
participatory processes involved, it presents from bottom-to-top approach of planning strategy. As
always, the LGU undertakes a definitive move being the primordial entity that is responsible for the
direction of its locality.
The Municipality of Aroroy, is likewise open for innovation, and will always have an open
communication, as it foresee that development does not rely solely from the LGU, but rather a
collaborative involvement with a multi-sectoral effort, as well as support from other partners.
With the latest conception of the ICM Plan, it serves as a tool in determining the roadmap for
development, with corresponding plan of actions, which the municipality intends to partake and
deliver.
With the concerted efforts a cooperative and collaborative operational modes, it underscore the
necessary undertaking and consensus-building from among the wide cross-section of the community,
into the deeper definition of concepts.
The ICM Plan sees no differences to any accepted solutions, but rather views the similarities of the
ideas that as everything must be in unison to the aspirations in building the common good, for after
all, we are all stewards of the earth.
While the LGU leads, as the implementer of laws, the community must participate and must be involved,
for they are the first-hand beneficiary of the toils of the many. All efforts from various contribution,
aims to have a safety nets that will serve as options for development.
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LIST OF
ACRONYMS
AND
ABBREVIATIONS
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
4Ps Pantawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Program

ACMDC-MGO Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation-Masbate Gold Operation
ADB Asian Development Bank
AECID-PODER Agencia Espaola De Cooperacion Internacional Para El Desarillo-Poder y Prosperidad dela Comunidad
AFMA Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
AO Administrative Order
ATC Aroroy Tourism Council
AWD Aroroy Water District
A&D Alienable & Disposable
BAWASAs Barangay Waterworks and Sanitation Associations
BMPDAC Bicol Maritime Pilotage District Associates Company
BDCC Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council
BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
BFARMCs Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources management Council/s
BFP Bureau of Fire Protection
BHC Barangay Health Center
BHWs Barangay Health Workers
BJMP Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
BU Bicol University
CBFM Community-Based Forest Management
CBRMP Community-Based Coastal Resource Management Project
CBMS Community-Based Monitoring System
CBR Crude Birth Rate
CDA Cooperative Development Authority
CDR Crude Death Rate
CEF Coastal Environment Profile
CFC Couples for Christ
CHO Cargo Handling Operator
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan
CRM Coastal Resource Management
CRMP Coastal Resource Management Project
CRMO Coastal Resource Management Office
CWR Child-Woman Ratio
CZM Coastal Zone Management
DA Department of Agriculture
DAO Department Administrative Order
DC Dead Coral
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DCA Dead Coral with Algae

DCC Day Care Center
DCF Data Capture Form
DCW Day Care Worker
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DepED Department of Education
DFWs Deputized Fish Warden/s
DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government
DTI Department of Trade and Industry
DMCI D.M. Consunji, Inc.
DOF-MDFO Department of Finance-Municipal Development Fund Office
DOLE Department of Labor and Employment
DOT Department of Tourism
DOTC Department of Transportation and Communication
DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways
ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate
EDF Economic Development Fund
ELAC Environmental Legal Assistance Center
EO Executive Order
EPR Enrolment Participation Rate
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
FAD Fish Aggregating Devise
FARMC Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
FAO Food Agriculture Organization.
FGD Focused Group Discussion
FLET Fishery Law Enforcement Team
FMR Farm to Market Roads
FRC FILMINERA Resources Corporation
GEF Global Environment Facility
GK Gawad Kalinga
GOCC Government-Owned or Controlled Corporation
GPS Global Positioning System
GSO General Services Office
Has. Hectares
HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
hp horse power
ICRMP Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project
ICM Integrated Coastal Management
ICC International Coastal Clean-up
ICZM Integrated Coastal Zone Management
IEC Information, Education, Communication
Inc. Incorporated
IRA Internal Revenue Allotment
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JASAI Jazul Stevedoring and Arrastre, Incorporated

KALAHI-CIDSS Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services
kgs. kilograms
km. kilometer
LCE Local Chief Executive
LGC Local Government Code
LGU Local Government Unit
LGPMS Local Governance Performance Monitoring System
LF Lighthouse Foundation
LFC Local Finance Committee
LHC Live Hard Coral
LMP League of the Municipalities of the Philippines
LPRAP Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan
LWUA Local Waterworks and Utilities Administration
MABUTI Masbate-Burias-Ticao
MAFC Municipal Agriculture and Fisheries Council
MAO Municipal Agriculture Office
MASELCO Masbate Electric Cooperative
MCR Municipal Civil Registrar
MDCC Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council
MENRO Municipal Environment and Natural Resource Office
MEO Municipal Engineering Office
MFARMC Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
MGB Mines and Geosciences Bureau
MHO Municipal Health Office/Municipal Health Officer
MO Mayors Office
MPAs Marine Protected Areas
MPDO Municipal Planning and Development Office
MRF Materials Recovery Facility
MSF Masbate School of Fisheries
MSY Maximum Sustainable Yield
MSWDO Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
MATINCAL Mataba, Tinigban, Calanay
MT Metric Ton
MVO Municipal Veterinary Office
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
NABANAMA Nabuctot-Bagumbayan-Napayawan-Majaba (Channel)
NAFC National Agriculture and Fisheries Council
NAMRIA National Mapping and Resource Information Administration
NGC National Grid Corporation
NHA National Housing Authority
NIA National Irrigation Administration
NIPAS National Integrated Protected Areas System
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NGAs National Government Agencies

NGOs Non-Government Organizations
nm nautical miles
NSO National Statistics Office
OBI Ocean Beacons International, Incorporated
OZA Office of Zoning Administrator
pcs. piece/s
PCOs Public Calling Offices
PCP Pawikan Conservation Project
PCG Philippine Coast Guard
PCRA Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment
PD Presidential Decree
PDC Provincial Development Council
PENRO Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Office
PFC Philippine Fisheries Code
PG Provincial Government
PhP Philippine Peso
PLUC Provincial Land Use Committee
PMRB Provincial Mining Regulatory Board
PMO Port Management Office
PNP Philippine National Police
POs Peoples Organization/s
PPAs plan, projects and activities
PPIU Provincial Project Implementation Unit
PRA Participatory Resource Assessment
PS Personnel Service
PSC Provincial Steering Committee
PUB Public Utility Bus
PUJ Public Utility Jeep
PUV Public Utility Vehicle
RA Republic Act
RFS Ready For Sea
RPT Real Property Tax
RSC Regional Steering Committee
RTW Ready-to-Wear
SALT Sloping Agricultural Land Technology
SAFDZ
SB Sangguniang Bayan
SC Soft Coral
SDENRO Special Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officer
SEPP Socio-Economic Physical Profile
SEC Securities and Exchange Commission
SLGR State of Local Governance Report
SOG Special Operations Group
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SP Sangguniang Panlalawigan
SRA Social Reform Agenda
SRNH Stro ng Repu blic Nau tical Highway
STP Sewage Treatment Plant
STWSSP Small Towns Water Supply Sector Project
SWIP Small Water Impounding Project
TPR Teacher-Pupil Ratio
TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
TMR Total Malnutrition Rate
TWG Technical Working Group
TOT Training of Trainors
UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
UN United Nations
VMO Vice Mayors Office
WWF World Wildlife Fund
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INTRODUCTION
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Why the Plan
The environment in which we live has varied significance that best describe the existence of mankind
including other resources, creating collaboratively a well-diverse ecosystem. Each creation - - biotic and
abiotic alike thus forms part to an integral cycle in the wheel of life.
Terrestrial and marine spaces possess vital wealth essentials which digs the real meaning of what
ecosystem has to offer. However, in its vastness of scope, it seems it cannot be covered by a mere
spectrum concentrated to a certain area only sacrificing the other.
In its present state, Coastal Ecosystem has been, and is always vulnerable for exploitation and is going
to be degraded. Proper and just intervention is needed, for an effective means of coping mechanism.
In order to avoid overlapping of focus, proper approach has to be employed. Consolidation of areas
being potential risk must be identified; the area wherein the highest risks thrivethat is the Coastal
Zone.
Coastal Zone is defined as an area which covers 1 kilometer from the highest high tide stretching up to
200 meter deep or 3 kilometers seaward, whichever is farther. The coastal zone is the interface where
the land meets the ocean. It includes the shoreline environment and the adjacent coastal waters. These
include sandy beaches, rocky headlands, sand dunes, coral reefs, mangroves, sea grasses, wetlands,
estuaries, and lagoons. It is legally defined to extend 1 kilometer inland from the shoreline at high tide
and to seaward areas covered within the 200 meter isobath. Of the areas seaward of the low water
mark, the marine waters out to 15 kilometer is under local government jurisdiction, while the national
jurisdiction extends from 15 kilometer from the shore up to 200 nautical miles.
With such scenario, plan must be laid out. Initial efforts of the Local Government Unit of Aroroy were
anchored under the scheme of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM). It is a holistic approach towards
Coastal Zone Management, with the comprehensive structured plan initiated on communities.
Integrated Coastal Management emphasizes the integration of management of both environmental and
human activities which may directly or indirectly affect the coastal ecosystem, maintaining the viability
and health of the entire coastal zone.
With the advent of time, another plan was devised by the LGU patterned after the outline of the
Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP). The conception of the ICM Plan seeks to
address the varied issues inundated within the coastal zone. The Plan will be the concrete basis for the
implementation of programs and other lined-activities. Mainly, it will serve as a tool to provide answer
to varying degree of reservation. As the needs advances to a bundle of requisites, ICM Plan is aptly
devised in responding to the needs of time.
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Scope of Plan
The INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN of the Municipality of Aroroy is a simple, flexible and
adaptable document designed to meet the current needs of the coastal communities, including the
integration of upland management.
The plan proposes various management programs: specifying policies and guidelines, strategies and
actions, situational analysis, project planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation,
institutional building, organizational strengthening, among others, which will address the problems and
other identified gaps. Vital issues are the output on action-planning process and public consultation
aimed to be provided by tangible result-chains that will alleviate the situation of the coastal and upland
communities.
The urgency and importance of coastal management and upland administration due to pressure and
impact of poverty is felt by the Aroroy populace, thereby giving no choice for the local government to
make this program one of its fundamental.
While the focus on coastal zones entail direct involvement with the coastal barangay and its coastal
activities, it is important to note that several other activities in non-coastal barangay either directly or
directly affect the coastal ecosystem.
Likewise, it is also important to note that involvement of other stakeholders -- farmers, entrepreneurs,
academe, religious and non-government organizations (NGOs) is important in the implementation and
other processes of the program.
Aware of the fact that this program shall emanate a lasting benefit to the community, the Local
Government Unit (LGU) is enthusiastic and equally determined in weaving a collaborative effort from all
agencies, to diminish and eventually eradicate the perennial problem as experienced in Aroroy.
A well-developed plan provides the vision and right direction the municipality needs in the
implementation of the integrated coastal management initiatives in Aroroy. The experience of the
municipality in the implementation of the coastal resource management especially in dealing with the
different sectors have encountered different problems that impels the LGU to formulate a
comprehensive and community-based generated plan acceptable and adaptable to the various
interested groups and individuals both in coastal and upland community.
The government shall focused in the planning, monitoring and evaluation, coordination and other
essentials of CRM projects and activities, so that the goals will be armed with a good and well-developed
plan counting fair dealing in all forms of extension.
The communities will and shall always be involved in all aspects of the project implementation as they
are the most vulnerable to the situation and the first-hand beneficiaries to their efforts. The plan thus
covers from the simple fisherfolks thought, a farmers aspiration, the innocence of a child dream, a wish
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of the equally-important scholars, the expertise of the professionals, the revered political-will of the
leaders and yes, even the little ideas and simple thoughts from you (Yes, you! as we may have assume,
but seemingly you didnt notice but weve counted on you. After all we have but one planet and
therefore we are interconnected and we all have share to fulfill) have been banded together for
common cause of building and re-building the glory of the environment where they live.
Suffice to say, the plan covers a multi-sectoral representation. Their involvement best exemplifies the
participatory-approach, for everyone is considered a stakeholder.
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History of the Planning Process
1998 saw the birth of Coastal Resource Management (CRM) in the Municipality of Aroroy. Initially, it
was a program that was devised to address the felt-need response of the government to the plight in
coastal areas. CRM aims to be a catalyst in the emerging threats besetting the coastal zone including its
habitats. Its implementation was spearheaded by the Local Government Unit (LGU) through the
Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO). Primary scheme were sporadic in nature, thereby did not receive
much clamor from the people.
It was in 2002 when the LGU initiated anew a different mode of system in CRM. This was the response
of the local government to the imminent demand of the people for governments thrusts and programs
that would address the plight.
The long-awaited response and attention longed for by the coastal communities was felt when the
former Mayor, Arturo Vicente P. Maristela, Jr., commenced its official functions by holding office at the
satellite office of CRM at Barangay Tinigban. True enough to the sense of bringing people closer to the
government and bringing government closer to the people, CRM finds its niche in the actual realm of life
in the community.
By this time, the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) have been tasked to handle the
Coastal Resource Management Office (CRMO), involving all the programs, projects and activities (PPAs)
thereat.
Various initiatives were undertaken, with a little activism though, from some marginal fisherfolks. But
persistence proved to be the rule of the game, as the LGU was bent on providing a total reverse on the
peoples perspective on its dependency at sea. But it was not an overnight affair, tedious task must be
employed -- for the more endeavor was exerted, the more resistance from the people was felt. After all,
it shapes the daily subsistence of the affected, much for those who dwell in the illegal-fishing trade and
practices. The once seemed clamor from the people, becomes the opposite for their needs.
Various approaches were laid by the government vital to the program strategies and procedures. In
which it became a tool to provide opportunities for new horizon. It develops scheme for its IEC
(information, education, communication) campaign, organized peoples organization, provided
livelihood alternatives, improved fishery law enforcement, capability building, formation of coastal law
enforcer, expansion of networks, and enhance tourism awareness, among others.
Customary human imperfection dictates full satisfaction for every desire. Innate as it may seem, people
longed for more than what is being provided. The efforts of the government in improving life at the
coastal community gained different reactions. While others are receptive to the concept, some still finds
to complain.
A diagnosis of the situation from ordinary mans viewpoint backed with the experience of the
implementation reveals that any corresponding solution given will not guarantee to solve a problem.
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But rather a concrete program must be laid out which will cover spectrum of solutions that will not
solely rely from single entity, the government for that matter, but a concerted effort for those who are
involved.
For a time, coastal communities did not become an ally of the government. While others are optimistic
with the scheme, some even perceived that it deprived them equal footing for opportunities. Various
stakeholders, including the academe, identify negative stance. For who wouldnt? So many stomachs
were left empty with the stringent measures introduced.
The situation balances between the implementation of law and mans survival. It becomes a state where
one has to choose from, but without compromise to the other.
But the LGU did not lose hope. It gradually provided avenues to retain the program. Eventually, it spread
to another level of playing field. Implementation of CRM turned into basics.
On April 2006, it recognizes the importance of grassroots level by organizing and re-organizing the
peoples organizations (POs), specifically the fisherfolks associations, and the Barangay Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management Council/s (BFARMCs).
By this time the LGU find a dependable ally with the formation of barangay-level organizations. They
felt not neglected anymore. They were tapped in various processes, wherein it recognizes the vital role
each of them plays. Some even were included in the composition of core group who were tasked for
additional level of strengthening concepts. They were responsible for instilling values formation,
leadership traits and infusion of god-fearing persona needed in a leader.
It paves way for the re-organization of Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
(MFARMC), with representation from various stakeholders. The MFARMC becomes a strong backbone in
the implementation of fishery-related matters. It lives to the mandate as a recommendatory body to
the LGU.
With a strong structure of backed-up mechanism, legislation was enhanced. 2004 saw the passage for a
milestone ordinance. The municipal government passed MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 008-2004. (entitled
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION OF

THE AROROY MUNICIPAL WATERS AND ITS COASTAL AND FISHERY RESOURCES HARMONIZING AND
INTEGRATING ALL ORDINANCES PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES).
Various capability-building enhancements were participated by the LGU, back-to-back with the
MFARMC and the POs. Trainings and or seminars were sponsored by government line-agencies and
other non-government organizations (NGOs) and partner institutions.
On October 2005, the LGU participated in MPA Management Workshop at Bula, Camarines Sur. Ardent
with the desire to establish its own marine protected area (MPA); it devised plans relative to its
establishment. With that planning effort, a by-product output was conceived. The fisherfolks from
adjoining barangay of the proposed MPA site learned to protect their resources. Eventually, it resulted
to species conservation and wildlife protection, notably of which is the sea turtle (pawikan).
Under the auspices of the CRMO, it encourages the fisherfolk to turn-over caught sea turtle for proper
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documentation processes.
The practice of illegal dispensation of such endangered species diminished when word of mouth for the
capture and turn-over extended to other barangay. Before, they were given cash rewards as token of
appreciation for each species caught and turned-over. For now, they have to contend with shirt,
certificate from the LGU plus recognition on a national scale from the DENR-PCP (Department of
Environment and Natural Resources-Pawikan Conservation Project). Sans the monetary benefit,
significant response from the fisherfolks was recorded. It continues to gain support even more.
The undertaking instigated by the LGU resulted to a tie-up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWFPhilippines) for its protection campaign for the whaleshark (butanding). Through the Bantay
Butanding program, it promotes enhancement-level of the coastal community in the protection
campaign. Noteworthy in the promotion is the responding and rescue capability on cetacean stranding
and sighting.
With such humbling stories, the LGU realizes that everybody has a stake on sea. It encourages even to
continue its CRM programs, plus environmental tactics. The plan becomes a synergy to an improved
coastal habitat protection, conservation and management, fishery resources, fishery registry and
preferential use rights, fishery licenses and permits. Its implementation expanded to a large level with
varying degree of imposition.
On June 2006, ICZM Training was conducted at Panglao Island, Bohol. Integrated Coastal Zone
Management (ICZM) was devised to conceive CRM Plan. With the training, the LGU come out with its
very first CRM Plan patterned after the ICZM. It was used to illustrate the municipalitys extensive desire
in managing its marine and coastal environment.
It was considered as an offshoot to improve local governance, coastal resource management initiatives
and networking. It provided even a comfortable avenue for the LGU, together with MFARMC to gain
local and national accolade. With the plan, it fortifies the LGUs linkage from among many institutions
where it gained various supports.
With the help of partner and funding agencies, it developed stratagem which augment the LGUs thrusts
and programs through the CRM & MFARMC operation. In place were fisherfolk registrations, fishing
vessel registration, MFARMC Database System, Fish Catch Monitoring System, among others.
With the exposure of the LGU to different tenets of the CRM, including coastal-related initiatives, its
experience expanded to different strata. The LGU together with its partners, were bent to maintain its
concerted efforts towards an effective management of coastal environment. Such fervor gained popular
acceptance from and among the wide range of its partner.
With the entry of Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP) in 2007, the LGU
participated in various planning processes initiated by the DENR and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (BFAR), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Masbate.
The Municipality of Aroroy is best represented from among varied dialogues and series of meetings by
Mayor Enrico Z. Capinig, being also the President of League of the Municipalities of the Philippines
(LMP) - Masbate Chapter, and member of the ICRMP Provincial Steering Committee.
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The conduct of the Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) paved way as a tool to produce a
realistic Coastal Environment Profile. Training of Trainors (TOT) for PCRA was conducted last 20-22
January 2009. The LGU conducted its PCRA activities on the first quarter of 2009 covering all its coastal
barangay. PCRA results are considered vital in the planning process, thus a vital requirement in the ICM
Plan.
Among the imperative impositions in the project is the creation of ICRMP-TWG (Technical Working
Group) who will be the body in-charge for the ICRMP implementation in the locality.
On 04 June 2009, ICRMP-TWG was formed executed by virtue of an Executive Order issued by Mayor
Enrico Z. Capinig. Its composition was represented by employees from the municipal government and
the MFARMC.
With the formation of the TWG, it commenced for a formal venue of LGU-level of planning process.
After which, consultation and discussion has been devised which involved various stakeholders. The
concept is anchored to the real essence of participatory processes where it seeks involvement from all
echelon.
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Location Map of the Municipality of Aroroy
LEGEND:
FIRST DISTRICT
SECOND DISTRICT
THIRD DISTRICT
CAPITAL
MUNICIPALITY
FIGURE 1
MAP OF MASBATE PROVINCE

(FEATURING BOUNDARY BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS)
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FIGURE 2
PHILIPPINE MAP
(SHOWING THE LOCATION OF MASBATE PROVINCE)
FIGURE 3
MAP OF MASBATE PROVINCE AND

NEIGHBORING PROVINCES
(ALBAY AND SORSOGON)
(SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY)
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FIGURE 4
THE MUNICIPAL WATERS OF AROROY
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Guiding Principles of ICM
It is important to consider the complex nature of the countrys coastal and marine environment for
effective governance. Aside from ecological complexities and interconnectedness, the coastal and
marine areas are characterized by the presence of multiple uses and users, varied interest of different
stakeholders, and overlapping and multilayered agency jurisdiction, regulatory bodies and policy actors.
Managing the coastal and marine areas requires an integrated and holistic approach that takes into
account important ecological, economic, political, and social considerations. In addition, management of
these resources should involve the communities, national government agencies and other stakeholders
(e.g. investors, nongovernment organizations, donors).
There are sufficient policy and
implementation mechanisms
to
promote
sustainable
development of coasts and
marine resources, however,
limited
interagency
coordination and integration
hampers efficient government
operations.
ICM associated concepts and terminologies
Coastal zone management (CZM) was the earliest term used in the US
in 1972. This followed by integrated coastal area management (ICAM)
in the developing countries. In the 1990s, the phrases integrated
coastal zone management (ICZM) and integrated coastal management
(ICM) were used. Recently, the term integrated marine and coastal
area management (IMCAM) has become popular.
ICM shares conceptual and methodological overlaps but is not
necessarily synonymous with terms such as co-management or
community-based coastal resources management (CBCRM). Comanagements emphasis is on partnership arrangements among
various stakeholders utilizing the resource. CBCRM, on the other hand,
is focused on a more defined community of users. Its geographical
focus is also limited, such as small island, or confined to a particular
resources ecosystem, like a tract of mangrove or a patch of coral reef.
Although other government

agencies
have
primary
jurisdiction over portions of
the coastal and marine areas,
the LGUs have a crucial
integrative role in ensuring
the sustainable development
of coastal and marine
resources found within their
territorial jurisdiction. A key strategy is for the LGUs to make sure that the various other mandated
agencies and bodies are doing their jobs properly, effectively and complementarily.
The responsibilities for integrated coastal management of LGUs at various governance hierarchies are
listed below:
Barangay shall be directly involved with municipal and city governments in prioritizing coastal
issues and identifying implementing solutions;
Municipal and city governments shall consider integrated coastal management (ICM) as one of
their regular functions;
Provincial governments shall provide technical assistance, training, enforcement and
information management to support municipal and city LGUs;
Inter-LGU collaboration shall be maximized to sustain the countrys coastal and marine
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resources.
Investment in proper management of coastal and marine resources and collaboration with other LGUs,
agencies, and stakeholders can result in numerous direct and indirect benefits for the LGUs and their
constituents. Good governance practices should be institutionalized by LGUs to ensure effectiveness,
efficiency and sustainability.
According to the Local Government Code (LGC), the LGUs and the national government share in the
management and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction {section 3 (i), RA
7160}.
The Fisheries Code states that the municipal/city government have jurisdiction over municipal waters.
This jurisdiction includes responsibilities over the protection, management, and conservation of
municipal waters, coastal and riparian areas, and the enforcement of all fishery laws, rules and
regulations and valid fishery ordinances.
Section 16. Jurisdiction of municipal/ city government. The municipality/city government shall have
jurisdiction over municipal waters as defined in this Code. The municipality/city government, in
consultation with the FARMC shall be responsible for the management, conservation, development,
protection, utilization, and disposition of all fish and fishery/aquatic resources within their respective
municipal waters.
The municipality/city government may, in consultation with the FARMC, enact appropriate ordinances for
this purpose and in accordance with the National Fisheries Policy. The ordinances enacted by the
municipality and component city shall be reviewed pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160 by the Sanggunian
of the province which has jurisdiction over the same.
The LGUs shall enforce all fishery laws, rules and regulations as well as valid fishery ordinances enacted by
the municipality/city council.
Other government agencies exercise administrative authority over specific activities and concerns in the
coastal and riparian areas bordering municipal waters. However, the full extent of the municipal waters
is under the administrative and territorial jurisdiction of LGUs.
Section 6 of EO 533 designates LGUs as frontline agencies in the formulation, planning and
implementation of ICM programs. It also gives the LGUs the mandate to mobilize and allocate
necessary personnel, resources and logistics to effectively implement their respective ICM programs.
The LGUS have critical role in regulating and coordinating activities, in monitoring accountabilities of
different managers and stakeholders and in addressing conflicts in these areas as part of their local
environmental governance.
Likewise, coastal land areas are centers of settlements and industrial development activities such as
construction, rehabilitation, improvement, expansion, modification for settlements, commercial
alteration and related works. In several major urban coastal cities, marine transport operations may
pose considerable threats to public safety and the coastal environment. The littoral and riparian areas
are also affected by coastal land development activities; their ownership and regulation are common
issues that confront the LGUs.
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Under the provisions of the Local Government Code, the Sangguniang Bayan and the Sangguniang
Panglunsod are given the powers to (1) reclassify agricultural land within the jurisdiction of the
municipality/city {Section 447 (I0 (viii), Section 20}; (2) enact integrated zoning ordinances in
consonance with the approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) {Section 447 (I) (ix)}; and (3)
approve subdivision plan for residential, commercial, industrial or other development purposes {Section
477 (I) (x)}. The power under item 3 was strengthened and made operational by the issuance of
Executive Order 71 on March 23, 1993 which devolved certain powers and functions of the Housing and
Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) to cities and municipalities.
Municipal and city governments have control and supervision to direct the construction and
development activities in the entire municipality/city including the coastal area. The municipal and city
governments have the authority to approve or disapprove all development projects and constructions
that violate existing laws or those which may affect public safety or welfare.
Aside from directly regulating development activities and the use of coastal land areas through CLUP,
zoning, licensing, and permitting, LGUs can also shape the decision of national agencies which have
control and jurisdiction over the use of coastal land areas, enforce existing laws and regulations, and
enact appropriate ordinances.
As the frontliner for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) in their areas, LGUs also have a critical role
in the implementation of best practices for ICM on integrated coastal management pursuant to EO 533.
They can devise local programs and actions plans that support long-term vision and strategies for
sustainable and integrated development of the coastal area. They can likewise formulate a fixed term
program of actions to address priority issues and concerns that threaten the sustainable development
of these areas.
On a particular note, from the
Si Pelimon, si Pelimo,
This popular Visayan folk song says it
processes involved in producing
Namasul sa kadagatan,
all with regards the status of the
this ICM Plan, the story of Mang
typical Filipino fisherman trying to eke
Pelimon influenced in one way or
Nakakuha, nakakuha,
a living out of the sea. Pelimon went
another, with the insights shared
out to fish. He got nothing more than
Ug isdang tambasakan,
by the common fisherfolk. Mang
mudskippers. He sold it in the
Pelimon gained prominence
dilapidated market. All he got for his
Gibaligya, gibaligya,
alongside with his song which
effort were half- centavo coins, just
enough
to pay for his drink of tuba.
typifies the Filipino fisherman.
Sa merkadong guba,
The very fisherman who are at
the bottom of the economic ladder. While the number of fisherfolks is not getting any less and in fact
may even be increasing. This means there are more and more fishers running after less and less fish. At
the rate it is going many would end up with nothing more valuable than Mang Pelimons tambasakan.
Mang Pelimon represents the quest of high-spirit fisherfolk in winning the future of the fisheries.
Add to the numerous laws, the concept of Principles of Ecology serves as an inspiration in leading to a
guiding principle in reference with the ICM formulation.
There are so much of the written laws that are imposed that for a civilized world has to follow. While
the devolution of powers has been vested to the LGU, it is but fitting and proper to follow the intentions
within broad scope. Nonetheless, the LGU is inspired by the ideas, principles, thoughts and dreams of
people to work for the common good. The plan may have been influenced by others, as technical inputs
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are vital from technical
experts, yet it carries the
insignia of the LGU working
for the people and its
environment.
The
aspirations are collectively
defined with the vision,
mission and goal that it
works for.
The combination of both
upland development and
coastal and marine activities
dictates that there is a need
to complement the nature
of management within
integrated approach.
ICM concepts are both
required as dictated by laws
and as a felt-need response
to the needs of the
populace.
Not alone that the ICM
concepts is caused by the
push of hierarchy as
governed by laws, but
lifted by the spirit that the
government and various
stakeholders has to move
on. Notwithstanding any
ifs and buts, but by the
precept that even in
simplest mode, we can make
a difference. Simple as it
may seem, but from a
simple citizens thought
once organized will be
worked upon. With such
pronouncement, may this
Plan bears such principle
that ICM has to be delivered,
being a basic service.
But in a general sense, being
conscious of the sensitivity
and sensibility of the human
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A Profile of Mang Pelimon

As his name implies Mang Pelimon is a man, so he will be our typical Filipino
fisherman not a genderless fisher nor a fisherfolk (with apologies to those who might
be overly gender-sensitive!). At most he probably owns a small wooden banca and
relies on his own muscle to propel the craft using a wooden paddle. Or he may not
even have his own banca. His fishing gear would probably consist of a hand-line and
a cast net or if he had saved enough to buy onea gill net. If he is fortunate he may
know someone who has a motorized banca and who lets him use the craft for a
share of the catch. Most likely Mang Pelimon has completed his elementary
education and sometimes even secondary education.
On the average Mang Pelimon probably earns no more than P 1,000.00 a month
from fishing. Should he opt to get hired by a commercial fishing boat or even by a
mini-trawler fishing within municipal waters because it is less than 3 tons, his income
may not necessarily improve especially if he does not have any special skills and has
to occupy the lowest position in the craft. Its a tough life. But if he is good enough
to be considered a master fisherman then his income could easily be four, five or
even ten times more depending upon the type of fishing gear. But there are very few
such positions available. So most likely Mang Pelimon will have to suffer the
hardship of earning only one-fourth or one-third of the mandated minimum wage.
To augment his meager income from fishing, Mang Pelimon also does odd jobs for
whoever has need for his services. It could be regular work like tending to a small
patch of coconut trees as a tenant or a caretaker. Or it could be an occasional
construction job. Aling Nita, wife used to engage in selling part of his catch. But in
order to get a good price she has to bring it to the big market three towns away.
When the icer truck from the city started to come and offered them almost as much
as what she would get by selling the catch herself, and with the children coming one
after another, she decided to quit. Mang Pelimons father is a fisherman. So was his
lolo. Most of his children would probably follow his steps.
Getting Mang Pelimon to Do It Deeper

For as long as Mang Pelimon stays in the shallow coastal waters to catch, then his
income is not likely to improve and would even get smaller and smaller as the
nearshore waters become over-exploited because of many other Mang Pelimons like
him. One way to improve Mang Pelimons lot is to enable him to fish farther out.
Such a course of action shall benefit not only Mang Pelimon but also our coastal
fishing ground. By giving Mang Pelimon the capability to fish in deeper waters and in
farther fishing grounds which may still be under-exploited, the fishing pressure in
Mang Pelimons regular fishing ground will be eased up considerably. It also provides
an opportunity to impose seasonal or gear-selective bans with minimal economic
dislocation.
But to fish farther out, Mang Pelimonwill need a much bigger and more powerful
fishing boat equppied with the proper fishing gear. A boat with such capability will
cost a lot of money, many times more than what Mang Pelimon could ever dream of
having during his whole life. Thus it is essential to give Mang Pelimon the
opportunity to fish with a large craft and more modern gear by teaming up with
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needs, this endeavor is
influenced by the touch
of
human
consciousness.
As we quote from the
transcript
of
Transformation
of
Human Consciousness:
Human consciousness
is still largely egocentric
thinking of self before
others. We are unaware
that by giving rather
than getting, all needs
will be satisfied. There
is room enough for
everyones need but
not for everyones
greed.
Human consciousness is
still
very
much
ethnocentric, thinking
of our own cultural
grouping as above that
of others. We are
unaware
that
by
respecting
cultural
backgrounds we can
unearth a variety of
richness, wisdom, and
color
in
human
diversity. Much more
we can prevent disunity
and even war.
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Principles of Ecology
Nature has its own laws. These laws ensure natures stability and sustainability allowing it
to survive for the past million years. Humans, being part of nature, must learn to observe
and respect these laws.
Nature knows best. Nature has the ability to regulate, perpetuate maintain its balance and
keep both living and non-living components stable. However, when humans interrupt and
alter these abilities imbalance happens and ecological backlash occurs. In fact, natural
calamities are mechanisms used by the environment to keep itself balance.
All forms of life are equally important. All giving organisms have the inherent right to
exist. All of them play an important role that is evident in the food chain. Diversity is the
characteristic of nature and the basis of ecological stability. Diverse ecosystems give rise to
diverse life forms. Biodiversity, in many ways, supports human survival.
Everything is interconnected. All things on earth are connected to everything else. Each
organism depends on other organisms to survive (food chain/food web). When we break
the chain of interconnectedness and drastically alter the natural state of the environment,
everything will fall apart. Interdependence is the rule within the ecosystem.
Everything changes. Seasons help produce different flowers, fruits, vegetables and other
crops every year. In animals, change can be seen in the transformation of caterpillars to
butterflies, maggots to flies, and wrigglers to mosquitoes through a process called
metamorphosis. These changes produce new life forms that are essential in maintaining
balance in nature.
Everything must go somewhere. This law reminds us of the law of conservation of matter.
Matter cannot be created nor destroyed; it can only be transformed. Since everything that
we see around us is matter then we should know that nothing here on earth
disappears or simply goes away. Biodegradable wastes eventually go back to the soil
and become nutrients for plants. However, the environment only has the capacity to
recycle natural products. Those that are not produced through natural processes (e.g.
plastics) do not have the ability to disintegrate on their own. And these may accumulate as
wastes and cause environmental damage.
Ours is a finite Earth. This law tells us that there are limits to whatever we do as nature can
only do so much. There are limits to the population that an area can support to prevent
exhaustion of resources, limits to the amount of yield that an area can produce at a
particular time to maintain its ability to sustain life, and limits to the amount and types of
wastes that a population should produce to prevent pollution. Everything we do that is
beyond these limitations would cause environmental destruction.
Human consciousness is
still
very
much
Humans are the stewards of nature. Humans are merely borrowers of the Earths
anthropocentric,
resources. As they are the only ones gifted with the capacity to make use of their intellect,
centered so much in
they have also been given the responsibility to conserve and protect nature, which is their
source of sustenance and existence.
human satisfaction to
the utter destruction of
nature. We are unaware that by pillaging nature, we are destroying our very selves. We are merely a
strand in the web of life.
WE should learn to move away from isolationism to connectedness, from individualism to
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cooperativism, from our cosmic loneliness to the interrelatedness of all life, from group mentality to
universal mentality, from competition to sharing. Diseased mindscapes can only produce diseased
landscapes. As the saying goes, We think and it comes to pass, the earth is our looking glass.
The collective effort exerted by the LGU and various stakeholders in producing this ICM plan does not in
any way guarantee an instant solution to a wide array to issues and concerns. But rather captures the
intentions that will be put into actions to deliver what is just and right. It may not completely traverse all
the intended paths, nor surpass the grandest thought.
But amidst all the uncertainty, confidence becomes an inspiration that somehow, this generation has
done its part. Tomorrow may be different, but nothing lasts forever. Even the mountains are not
forever.
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Chapter
II:
COASTAL
ENVIRONMENT
PROFILE
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Description of the Area/Geography
Location
The Municipality of Aroroy
is geographically located
between 12 degrees and 13
degrees Latitude and 123
degrees and 124 degrees
Longitude
or
at
the
northernmost part of the
Province of Masbate, Bicol
Region. It is bounded on the
North by the Masbate Pass,
to the East by the
Municipality of Baleno, to
the West by the Sibuyan Sea
and to the South by the
Municipalities of Milagros
and Mandaon.
Land Classification
FIGURE 5
Land classification for the
MUNICIPAL
BASE MAP
Municipality
of
Aroroy
(SHOWING
THE
GEOGRAPHICAL
LOCATION OF BARANGAY)
consists of Alienable &
Disposable
Lands
and
Timberlands. These Alienable & Disposable Lands consists of Agricultural Areas, Built-up Areas, Beach
Sand, Major Rivers and Open Mines with TABLE 1
an occupied area of about 16,560.4809 LAND CLASSIFICATION
hectares or 35.77% while Timberlands
% to Total
consists
of
Existing/Proposed
Area
Land Classification
Municipal Land
(Has.)
Reforestation Areas and Expansion Areas
Area
Alienable & Disposal Lands
16,560.4809
35.77
for Reforestation with an occupied area
Forest Lands
29,337.0300
63.36
of about 29,743.0900 hectares or 64.23%
Unclassified Forest Lands
406.0600
0.87
of the total municipal land area.
Total
46,303.5709
100.00
Source: MPDO, Aroroy
(Data sourced from CLUP)
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Philippines
Bio-Physical Profile
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Introduction
Aroroy is one among the 20 municipalities (Masbate City, being the capital) in the province of Masbate.
It is situated 57 kilometers from the provincial capital and lies at the northernmost tip of Masbate map.
Aroroy is classified as first class municipality with a total population of 68,500 (based on CBMS 2006). It is
politically subdivided into 41 barangay, 25 are coastal with a population of 47,026 while 16 are noncoastal with a total population of 21, 474. Its economy is agricultural-based driven by agriculture and
fisheries.
Approximately, 75% of the population is directly or indirectly dependent on fisheries as means of
livelihood, even non-coastal barangay are engaged in fishing.
The municipal waters of Aroroy are almost as twice as large its land area providing a vast space for its
marginal fishermen. However the utilization of this vast fishing ground, like any other part of the
country has not been given the best attention. This paved way to the rampant use of destructive fishing
methods that has degraded the ecological balance and has resulted to the alarming decline of fishery
produce. Over-fishing and excessive extraction of coastal resources like mangroves, corals, sea grasses
and white sand deposits have also contributed to the depletion of these resources.
Mangrove area has been converted to fishpond; some are being cut for firewood and housing purposes.
Corals are damaged; sea grass beds are destroyed. While the coastal community suffers significant loss,
upland activities add up to the burden of devastation all brought by extensive human activities, with
prejudice to the stake of the future.
Initially, baseline data were gathered to serve as basis to any strategy. The results generated during the
Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) were analyzed. Various procedures were considered
such that appropriate solution will back-up the required needs for the data generated. Eventually, with
all the considerations, it paved for the production of a realistic Coastal Environment Profile (CEF).
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A. Land Area
The Municipality of Aroroy has a
total land area of 46,303.5709
hectares or 463.035709 square
kilometers. It accounts for about
11.44% of the total land area of
Masbate Province of 4,047.70
square
kilometers.
This
municipal
land
area
is
distributed in its forty-one (41)
barangay.
The Barangay of
Poblacion, Ambolong and Bagauma comprises the Centro
Aroroy area or Urban Area while
the rest of the Barangay of
Amoroy, Amotag, Balawing,
Balete, Bangon, Cabangcalan,
Cabas-an, Calanay, Capsay,
Concepcion, Dayhagan, Don
Pablo dela Rosa, Gumahang,
Jaboyo-an,
Lanang,
Luy-a,
Macabug, Malubi, Managa-naga,
Manamoc, Mariposa, Mataba,
Matalang-talang,
Matongog,
Nabongsoran, Pangle, Panique,
Pinana-an, Puro, San Agustin,
San Isidro, Sawang, Syndicate,
Talaba-an, Talib, Tigbao, Tinago
and Tinigban comprises the
Rural Areas.
Barangay San
Agustin has the largest land
area of 4,069.1137 hectares or
8.7749%
while
Barangay
Poblacion has the least land
area of 34.1757 hectares or
0.0738% of the total municipal
land area.
The municipal
configuration is comprised by
one land mass and thirteen (13)
islands, namely: Majaba Island,
Nabuctot Island, Napayawan
Island, Bagumbayan Island,
Gato Island, Diablo Island,
Buntod Island (Bennet Reef),
Isla Dikay, Isla Bikol, Isla
Cantuba, Isla Iraga, Isla Miya
and Isla Mr. John.
TABLE 2
LAND AREA DISTRIBUTION BY BARANGAY
LAND AREA
(Has.)
BARANGAY
URBAN
Poblacion
Ambolong
Baga-uma
SUB-TOTAL
RURAL
Amoroy
Amotag
Balawing
Balete
Bangon
Cabangcalan
Cabas-an
Calanay
Capsay
Concepcion
Dayhagan
Don Pablo dela Rosa
Gumahang
Jaboyo-an
Lanang
Luy-a
Macabug
Malubi
Managa-naga
SUB-TOTAL
BARANGAY
RURAL
Manamoc
Mariposa
Mataba
Matalang-talang
Matongog
Nabongsoran
Pangle
Panique
Pinana-an
Puro
San Agustin
San Isidro
Sawang
Syndicate
Talaba-an
Talib
Tigbao
Tinago
Tinigban
SUB-TOTAL
% TO
TOTAL
34.1757
664.240
68.7525
0.0738
1.4345
0.1485
767.162
1.6568
40.9875
3,365.82
282.4726
390.7092
640.5773
1,768.11
1,672.80
3,662.00
802.8364
610.4610
1,618.88
709.9336
428.7114
1,103.83
1,425.19
1,406.52
1,227.64
1,629.50
2,632.76
25,419.1
0.0885
7.2796
0.6100
0.8438
1.3834
3.8186
3.6117
7.8826
1.7338
1.3184
3.4964
1.5332
0.9258
2.3831
3.0801
3.0376
2.6513
3.5192
5.6966
54.8937
LAND AREA
(Has.)
111.0931
269.2857
1,823.1066
2,818.6109
583.7910
563.4419
645.0224
978.1699
946.1997
219.5565
4,063.1137
2,147.5432
711.8945
613.4814
138.9575
641.6455
1,776.3518
426.4040
639.6105
20,117.2798
% TO
TOTAL
0.2399
0.5816
3.9372
6.0656
1.2608
1.2168
1.3930
2.1125
2.0434
0.4742
8.7749
4.6349
1.5375
1.3249
0.3001
1.3837
3.8663
0.9209
1.3813
43.4495
Source: MPDC, Assessor's Office & MLUC-TWG

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B. Topography and Slope

The surface landscape configuration of the Municipality is generally dominated by gently sloping
to undulating terrain up to steep hills and mountain ranges. Providing the extremes of this rugged
landscape are those
TABLE 3
levels to very gently
SLOPE DISTRIBUTION
sloping terrain are
generally common in
% TO TOTAL
AREA
Municipal Land
SLOPE CATEGORY
areas near coastlines
OCCUPIED
Area
and rivers. The very
Level to Very Gently Sloping (0.3%)
13.33%
steep
hills
and
Gently Sloping Undulating (3-9%)
18.75%
mountains typify the
Undulating to Rolling (8-18%)
18.56%
peak ranges or highest
Rolling to Hilly (19-30%)
24.58%
Steep Hills and Mountains (30-50%))
17.96%
points within the
Very
Steep
Hills
and
Mountains
(7.50%)
6.83%
municipality.
TOTAL
46,303.5709
100.00
By
percentage
Source: MPDC, Assessor's Office & MLUC-TWG
distribution over the
municipal land area, Level to Very Gently Sloping areas (0-3%) occupies about 13.33% Gently
Sloping to Undulating (3-9%) occupies about 18.75%, Undulating to Rolling (8-18%) occupies about
18.56%, Rolling to Hilly (18-30%) occupies about 24.58%, Steep Hills and Mountains (30-50%)
occupies about 17.96% and Very Steep Hills and Mountains (7.50%) comprises the remaining
6.83% for a total of 100%.
FIGURE 6
SLOPE MAP
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C. Soil
As commonly found in the entire Province of Masbate, the Municipality of Aroroy possesses a soil
classification that comprises the following: Soils of the Plain, Soil of the Upland and Miscellaneous
Land Type. The Soils of the Plain are types belonging to Mandawe Loam, Sorsogon Clay Loam,
Batuan Clay, Macabie Clay Loam and Panganiran Clay, generally characterized by textures ranging
from fine sandy loam, silty clay, sandy clay to clay depending on degree of profile development,
quantity, grade and class alluvium deposited and original malvials. Soils of the Plain are commonly
devoted to upland rice, corn, peanuts, tobacco, coconuts, bananas, fruit trees and root crops.
Soils of the Upland are generally developed from sedimentary rocks belonging to the series of
Ubay, Catingan, Sevilla, Bolinao, Himayangan and Faraon which are all residual in nature. All
undulating rolling and hilly to mountainous areas are considered as Soils of the Upland and are
generally devoted to cattle-raising. Its drainage is excessive and susceptible to severe erosion
when overgrazed. Miscellaneous Land Type common in the municipality are Hydrosols and Beach
Sands. Hydrosols are generally underwater almost throughout the year affected mainly by
changes in sea water height and consists of halophytic type of vegetation such as bakawan, apiapi, bankal, dalutu, tabigue, alipata and nipa trees as common sources of housing materials, fire
woods, tan barks and to regulate water salinity at fish ponds. Beach Sands occurs along coastal
flat area and characterized by grayish brown, grayish black to gray sandy mixtures or sometimes
admixtures with white shells and coral gravels to an indefinite depth. Common vegetations for
beach sands are coconuts, cogon and big trees such as dapdap.
FIGURE 7
SOIL MAP
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D. Land Uses
Land utilization for the Municipality of Aroroy takes into consideration both GENERAL and LAND
USES. General Land Use encompasses the various land allocations to be found within the entire
municipality while Urban Land Use focuses into the various land allocation within the Centro
Aroroy Area. Likewise, all sectoral studies undertaken such as Physical Features, Demography,
Social Sector, Economic Sector, Infrastructure Sector, Environmental Management Sector as well
as Local Administration Sector comes into play under the Land Use analysis.
General Land Use study considers the following land use categories, namely: Agriculture, Built-up
Area, Forest, Mining, Agro-Industrial, Grasslands and Pasture and Tourism. The Existing General
Land Use Plan allocations are broken-down as follows: 1.) Agricultural Lands with an area of
27,203.9709 hectares; 2.) Built-up Lands with an area of about 178.6000 hectares; 3.) Forest Land
with an area of about 1,944.0000 4.) Industrial Lands (Mining) with an area of about 1,200.0000
hectares; 5.) Grasslands or Pasture Lands with an area of about 14,884.0000 hectares; Resultant
or Proposed General Land Use Plan allocations based on the Preferred Development Strategy
which is a combination of Agriculture, Industry and Tourism are as follows: 1.) Agricultural Lands
shall have an area of about 14,026.0000 hectares; 2.) Built-up Lands shall have an area of about
456.0000 hectares; 3.) Forest Lands shall have an area of about 29,743.0900 hectares; 4.)
Industrial Lands (Mining) shall have an area of about 1,200.0900 hectares; and 5.) Agro-Industrial
Lands shall have an area of about 893.0000 hectares. Tourism Lands have no specific land use
allocation (as included in the Proposed General Land Use Plan) but functions as alternative Land
Use in certain designated areas. Roads and Water Bodies such as rivers and creeks are included in
the computation of the various land use allocations. Over-all pattern of development of the
General Land Use for the Municipality of Aroroy is that of NODAL TYPE. The Centro Aroroy Area or
Urban Area functions as the Central Node wherein general support services and facilities are
found being the center for trade and industry, while the Rural Barangay functions as Sub-Nodes or
Production Areas linked towards the Centro Aroroy Area via available transport facilities (e.g. land
or sea transport).
TABLE 4
BREAKDOWN OF EXISTING & PROPOSED LAND USES (A)
Land Use Category
% Share
Built Up Lands
Existing
(Has.)
178.6000
Agricultural Lands/ SAFDZ

Forest Lands
Grasslands/ Pasture Lands
Agro-Industrial Lands
Industrial Lands (Mining Areas)
Total
% Share
0.39
Proposed
(Has.)
456.0000
27,203.9709
58.75
14,026.4209
30.28
1,944.0000
4.19
29,743.0900
64.20
14,844.0000
32.14
893.0000
1.94
893.0000
0.99
1.94
1,200.0000
2.59
1,200.0000
2.59
46,303.5709
100.00
46,318.5109
100.00
Source: MLUC-TWG.
This includes Roads and Inland Water Bodies such as Rivers and Creeks.
The total area under the Proposed General Land Use increases because of reclamation.
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Urban Land Use study focuses on the following land use categories, namely: Residential,
Institutional, Industrial, Parks and Recreation or Open Space and Utilities/Special Use/Cemetery
inclusive of roads, water bodies and remaining agricultural lands within the Centro Aroroy Area.
The Existing Urban Land Use is broken down as follows: 1.) Residential Lands with an area of
about 20.0000 hectares; 2.) Institutional Lands with an area of about 10.0000 hectares; 3.)
Commercial Lands with an area of about 5.0000 hectares; 4.) Industrial Lands with an area of
about 0.05000 hectares; 5.) Parks and Recreation or Open Space Lands with an area of about
2.0000 hectares; 6.) Utilities/Special Use/Cemetery with an area of about 2.0000 hectares; 7.)
Roads and Water Bodies with an area of about 6.0000 hectares and 8.) Remaining Agricultural
Lands with an area of about 7253.6182 hectares. The Resultant or Proposed Urban Land Use are
broke-down as follow: 1.) Residential Lands shall have an area of about 30.0000 hectares; 2.)
Institutional lands have an area of about 10.0000 hectares; 3.) Commercial Lands shall have an
area of about 25.0000 hectares; 4.) Industrial Lands have an area of about 0.0500 hectares; 5.)
Parks and Recreation or Open Space Lands have an area of about 2.0000 hectares; 6.)
Utilities/Special Use/Cemetery have an area of about 2.0000 hectares; 7.) Roads and Water
Bodies with an area of about 6.0000 hectares and 8.) Remaining Agricultural Lands with an area of
about 7253.6182 hectares. The Resultant or Proposed Urban Land Use are broke-down as follow:
1.) Residential Lands shall have an area of about 30.0000 hectares; 2.) Institutional lands have an
area of about 10.0000 hectares; 3.) Commercial Lands shall have an area of about 25.0000
hectares; 4.) Industrial Lands have an area of about 0.0500 hectares; 5.) Parks and Recreation or
Open Space Lands have an area of about 2.0000 hectares; 6.) Utilities/Special Use/Cemetery have
an area of about 2.0000 hectares; 7.) Roads and Water Bodies shall have an area of about 9.0000
hectares; and 8.) Remaining Agricultural Lands shall have an area of about 704.1182 hectares. The
pattern of development within the Centro Aroroy Area or Urban Area is a combination of GRID
and LINEAR TYPE of development. The various urban land use mix arranged in a criss-cross manner
and at times linear at outer ridges distinctly defined by main roads and other boundaries. The
function of the Urban Area as the Central Node in the overall development of the Municipality of
Aroroy is to consolidate and enhance the economic flow and translate them into basic social,
infrastructure and local administration services within the context of its Preferred Development
Strategy (Agriculture, Industry and Tourism).
TABLE 5
BREAKDOWN OF EXISTING & PROPOSED LAND USES (B)
Land Use Category
Residential
Existing
(has.)
20.0000
Institutional
% Share
2.610
Proposed
(has.)
30.0000
% Share
3.840
10.0000
1.300
10.0000
1.270
Industrial
0.0500
0.006
0.0500
0.006
Commercial
5.0000
0.650
25.0000
3.200
Parks & Recreation/Open Space
2.0000
0.260
2.0000
0.260
Utilities/Special Use/Cemetery
2.0000
0.260
2.0000
0.260
Roads & Water Bodies
6.0000
0.780
9.0000
1.150
723.6182
94.134
704.1182
90.014
767.1682
100.00
782.1682
100.00
Agricultural Lands/SAFDZ
Total
Source: MLUC-TWG
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FIGURE 8
EXISTING GENERAL LAND USE MAP
FIGURE 9
PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE MAP

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FIGURE 10
EXISTING URBAN LAND USE MAP
FIGURE 11
PROPOSED URBAN LAND USE MAP

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E. Climatic Conditions
The Municipality of Aroroy generally possesses a CLIMATE belonging to the THIRD TYPE. This is
characterized by a season not very pronounced which is relatively dry from November to April of
the year and wet during the rest of the year. Its RAINFALL is categorized under TYPE C, which is
considered as moist, or rain sufficiently distributed with almost four and one-half (4) months.
The general WIND DIRECTION and VELOCITY is from northeast to southwest at 8 knots.
FIGURE 12
WIND VELOCITY AND DIRECTION MAP
FIGURE 13
RAINFALL TYPE MAP

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F. Geology
The geologic characteristic for the entire Municipality of Aroroy is dominated by sediments made
up of unconsolidated Tuffaceous Sand and Silt on the northwest portion and Conglomerate,
Sandstone and Siltstone on the southwest portion of Pleistocene and Miocene periods
respectively. The rest are made up of recent River and Coastal Deposits and coral reefs of
Halocene period, Meta-andesitic volcanic with flow Breccia of Oligocene-Crelacious periods and
intrusive made up of Hornblend Diorite.
FIGURE 14
GEOLOGIC MAP
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G. Surface Drainage
The Municipality of Aroroy has the following major river systems: Lanang River, which discharges
into Port Barrera, Taguictic River which discharges into Taguictic Bay, which is still a part of Port
Barrera, Cabas-an River which discharges into Sibuyan Sea, and Rio de Guinobatan which
discharges into Port Barrera. The numerous traversing of the municipal landscapes serves as
tributaries. These river systems function as natural drainage of the municipality. Flooding usually
occurs in areas along coastal and riverbanks, which gave, low elevations and are considered as
flood plains.
FIGURE 15
SURFACE DRAINAGE MAP
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NATURAL RESOURCES
A. Minerals
In terms of
mineral
deposits, the
Municipality of
Aroroy
possesses both
metallic
and
non-metallic
minerals.
Metallic
minerals
consist
of
Chromium and
Gold.
The
municipality is
well known for
the gold mining
operations in
Barangay Puro,
Syndicate,
Jaboyo-an, Luya,
Balete,
Panique, and
Manamoc
whether large
or small-scale
mining. Nonmetallic
minerals such
as Phosphate
Rock & Guano
are potential in
Barangay
Cabangcalan.
TABLE 6
INVENTORY OF MINERAL RESOURCES
Location
Mineral
Commodity
Estimated
Reserves
(MT)
Grade /
Analysis
Total:
4,000,000
2.5gm/MT Au
Gold
Positive:
3,524,230
Probable:
2,302,320
Possible:
2,028,000
Total:
7,854,650
Positive:
2.24g Au/MT
Probable:
2.97g Au/MT
Possible:
3.19g Au/MT
Total: 2.70g
Au/MT
Capsay
Gold
Total: 992,250
9.26gm/MT Au
Calanay
Guano
Rock
Phosphate
1,363
947
9.44% P205
23.91% P205
Natob,
Capsay
Malibon
Gold, Copper,
Silver, etc.
Guano
Rock
Phosphate
Bangon
Gold, Copper
Balete
Limestone
Lanang,
Panique,
Bangon,
Capsay
Balete and
XYZ
XYZ
Matalangtalang
Gold, Copper,
etc.
Guano
Rock
Phosphate
364
Three (3) caves with an

area of 643.3sq m and an
average thickness of 1.52
m. for guano and 1.20 m
for rock phosphate
One (1) cave with an area

of 182.8 sq m and an
m. for guano and 0.48 m.
for rock phosphate
13,555
11.05% P205
2,367
19.34% P205
Mariposa
Guano
26,700
12.99% P205
Mataba
Guano
11,006
17.90% P205
6,838
22.22% P205
Rock
Phosphate
Remarks
Nabongsoran
Guano
113
Tigbao
Guano
Rock
Phosphate
4,710
51,913
27.48% P205
Tinigban
Guano
Rock
Phosphate
2,883
3,025
5.46% P205
8.15% P205
Twelve (12) caves with an

area of 5,517.6 sq. m. and
an average thickness of
1.30 m. for guano and
2.15 m. for rock
phosphate.
Twelve (12) caves with an
area of 10,194.6 sq. m.
and an average thickness
of 1.87 m.
Thirteen (13) caves with
an area of 50,958 sq. m.
and an average thickness
of 1.17 m. for guano, 1.06
m. for rock phosphate
One (1) cave with an area
of 138.0 sq. m. and an
m.
Six (6) caves with an
average area of 1,800 sq.
m. for guano; thickness
1.66 m. and an average
area of 5,579.8 sq. m. for
rock phosphate; thickness
4.85 m.
Five (5) caves with an
average area of 1,320 sq.
m.; thickness 1.34 m. for
guano and 1.60 m.
thickness for rock
phosphate
Source: DENR
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B. Forest Resources
Forest Lands
in
the
municipality
cover
29,337.0300
hectares or
about
63.36%
of
the total land
area
while
Unclassified
Forest Lands
cover
406.0600
hectares or
about 0.87%
of the total
land area of
the
municipality.
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Philippines
TABLE 7
PROTECTION/PRODUCTION FOREST
Category
Production Forest
Sub-total
Protection Forest/Areas
a. NIPAS Category
Strict Nature Reserve
Natural Park
Natural Monument
Wildlife Sanctuary
Resource Reserve
Natural Biotic Areas
Protected Landscapes and
Seascapes
Others
b. Non-NIPAS Category
Greenbelt / Buffer Strips
Reserved Second Growth Forest
Mangroves
Freshwater Swamps / Marshes
Unproclaimed Watersheds
Subtotal
Total
Location
Within the Municipality of Aroroy
None
None
None
Majaba & Napayawan Island
None
None
None
None
None
Within the Municipality of Aroroy
Along coastal areas of Aroroy
None
None
Area (Has.)
200.00
200.00
None
None
None
430.00
None
None
None
None
None
28,404.09
709.00
None
None
29,543.09
29,743.09

FIGURE 16
FORESTRY MAP
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C. Coastal Resources
One of the great challenges of the fisheries sector is how it will be able to compensate for the
projected deficits in fish supply given the increasing demand due to population growth. Aside from
overfishing, habitat degradation and pollution are some of the other main concerns.
An important factor that undoubtedly influenced the rate of utilization of coastal resources is the
Philippine governments economic policies that inadvertently enhanced pressure on the marine
environment. These can be attributed to the accelerated rate of degradation of coastal resources to
economic policies, such as subsidies, incentives, tax exemptions and lower tariff rates that resulted
in increased fishing intensity, encouraged coastal habitat conversion and reduced wild stock
resources.
One may note that the Philippines is found in the most diverse marine region in the world. Its
multispecies and multigear fisheries manifest the varied range of problems in the use of such
diverse marine resources in a developing country context.
Masbate Province is considered to have the existing richness of diverse habitat and is considered an
important corridor for biodiversity conservation. This can be attributed to the efforts initiated by
each municipality around the province.
The Municipality of Aroroy for instance, has had it share on the management of its municipal
waters. The intervention by the LGU resulted for an improved fishery and aquatic resources, which
gains milestones for the municipality.
The Municipality of Aroroy is blessed with the following rich natural resources:
1. mangroves (bakawan)
2. seagrass (lusay)
3. corals/coral reef (bahura)
4. seaweed
5. fisheries, crustaceans, mollusks
6. endangered species (i.e. sea turtle)
7. others: beach (baybayon), estuary (bukana), inshore flat (hubasan), passes/channel (kanal)
For a supplementary understanding of how the interconnectedness within the coastal habitat are
equally important, a synopsis of its relationship and other contribution is presented as:
Coastal Habitats
Relationship of Mangrove, Sea grass and Coral Reef Ecosystems
Physical interactions
Sea grasses and mangroves are highly dependent on the hydrodynamic barrier created by coral
reef, which reduce wave energy. The growth of sea grasses is enhanced when these barriers are
present.
Coral reefs are active producers of carbonate materials. Large amounts of these materials are
broken down and washed ashore. These materials form shoals, islands and beaches that may be
eventually colonized by sea grasses and mangroves. Sea grasses on the other hand, trap and
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stabilize sediments, which is important to coral reefs. Trapping and stabilizing sediments
reduces sediment load that could cover the reefs particularly when there is typhoon. Mangroves
act as a depositional basin and are effective binders of sediments. As a result, the sediment load
into the coastal waters is reduced. They also reduce the freshwater inflow into the marine
environment.
Nutrient transport
Inorganic nutrients particularly phosphorus and nitrogen are essential to the primary producers
in the three ecosystems. However, their requirement varies. Mangroves can tolerate a high
nutrient input. Sea grasses tolerate high rates of eutrophication. Coral reefs recycle nutrients
and do not tolerate large influxes from other sources. Corals grow best in low nutrient areas.
Mangrove and sea grass ecosystems export nutrients as dissolved and particulate organic
matter that nourish some coral reef organisms.
Animal migration
There are two types of migration that exist in these ecosystems. These are:
a. Short term feeding migration - this is exhibited by animals such as turtles, grunt, and
snappers that feed on sea grasses and mangroves during the day and return to coral reefs
during the night for shelter.
b. Life history migration between systems this is exhibited by lobster. After spawning, lobster
larvae are carried by currents and waves into the shore. The larvae settle among the roots of
mangroves and in sea grass beds. As juveniles grow, they move back to coral reefs, where
they generally hide during the day and emerge at night to feed.
Human impacts
a. Mangrove
In the case of riverine mangroves, destruction will allow terrigenous sediments to flow onto
sea grass beds and coral reefs. There will be an excessive outflow of sediments that will
cause shading and eutrophication.
b. Sea grass
Sediments may become unstable with removal of sea grasses. This has deleterious effects
on coral reefs, mangroves and adjacent sea grass beds.
c. Coral reefs
Actual removal of the reef framework will lower protection from wave energy and allow
erosion of sediments from the coastal zones.
For a clear picture on the available coastal resources, the following information is provided as
contained in habitat assessment for corals, sea grass, mangroves and fish visual. Information
generated from the transect walk were reflected in COASTAL RESOURCES MAP. The information
contained reflects the present status of resources (to include also pertinent data: i.e. habitat, uses
and issues and problems) that is prevalent within a barangay. The presentation is an output derived
from the conduct of the PCRA.
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PCRA RESULTS
CORAL HABITAT ASSESSMENT
MANTA TOW METHOD
Barangay
AMOROY
LHC
(live
hard
coral)
SC
(soft
coral)
DC
(dead
coral)
DCA
(dead
coral with
algae)
sand/silt/
rubble
35%
11%
17%
22%
15%
5%
32%
15%
7%
AMOTAG
46%
12%
6%
BAGA-UMA
38%
16%
24%
BALAWING
0% CORALS
CABAS-AN
0% CORALS
N O
CALANAY
D A T A
DAYHAGAN
DON PABLO DELA
ROSA
23%
9%
27%
7%
34%
57%
14%
12%
5%
12%
GUMAHANG
57%
20%
14%
0%
11%
JABOYO-AN
49%
18%
26%
7%
0%
0% CORALS
LANANG
N O
MATABA
MATALANG-TALANG
67%
23%
7%
0%
D A T A
0% CORALS
PANIQUE
POBLACION
3%
N O
MATONGOG
D A T A
46%
19%
2%
3%
30%
0% CORALS
PURO
SAN AGUSTIN
0% CORALS
SAN ISIDRO
0% CORALS
SAWANG
41%
17%
4%
7%
32%
TALABA-AN
47%
24%
10%
2%
18%
TALIB
60%
28%
3%
2%
8%
TIGBAO
46%
11%
9%
16%
18%
TINAGO
40%
16%
8%
7%
29%
N O
TINIGBAN
Total
46%
17%
Rating
FAIR
POOR
12%
D A T A
7%
17%
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TRANSECT QUADRAT METHOD

LHC
(live
hard
coral)
SC
(soft
coral)
DC
(dead
coral)
DCA
(dead
coral
with
algae)
AMOROY
27.00%
16.00%
26.00%
11.00%
AMOTAG
19.00%
5.00%
BAGA-UMA
34.00%
13.00%
Barangay
Plants
(algae, sea
grass)
16.00%
13.00%
BALAWING
0% CORALS
CABAS-AN
0% CORALS
N O
CALANAY
DAYHAGAN
DON PABLO DELA
ROSA
23.00%
1.00%
78.00%
5.00%
GUMAHANG
60.00%
22.00%
8.00%
JABOYO-AN
38.00%
6.00%
46.00%
3.00%
4.00%
N O
MATABA
50.00%
28.00%
11.00%
34.00%
100%
9.00%
100%
37.00%
5.00%
100%
4.00%
3.00%
100%
6.00%
4%
100%
10.00%
100%
6.00%
100%
19.00%
100%
3.00%
100%
D A T A
5.00%
N O
MATONGOG
D A T A
0% CORALS
PANIQUE
POBLACION
42.00%
13.00%
25.00%
1.00%
PURO
0% CORALS
SAN AGUSTIN
0% CORALS
SAN ISIDRO
0% CORALS
SAWANG
47.00%
8.00%
TALABA-AN
36.00%
13.00%
TALIB
46.00%
17.00%
36.00%
1.00%
TIGBAO
37.00%
8.00%
5.00%
15.00%
25.00%
TINAGO
17.00%
6.00%
14.00%
16.00%
8.00%
Rating
20.00%
22.00%
11.00%
32.00%
N O
TINIGBAN
Total
100%
0% CORALS
LANANG
MATALANG-TALANG
Total
D A T A
34.00%
3.00%
sand/ slit
20.00%
42.00%
15.00%
rubble/rock
39.57%
11.50%
FAIR
POOR
5.86%
20.57%
100%
100%
10.00%
100%
47.00%
100%
D A T A
1.29%
12.14%
9.07%
100.00
%
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SEAGRASS HABITAT ASSESSMENT

Barangay
% Cover
Species
AMOROY
18.91%
Enhalus
AMOTAG
64.00%
Enhalus, Thalassia
BAGA-UMA
28.78%
Enhalus
BALAWING
26.33%
Enhalus
CABAS-AN
%0 sea grass
CALANAY
NO DATA
DAYHAGAN
DON PABLO DELA
ROSA
43.67%
Enhalus
23.00%
Enhalus
GUMAHANG
13.00%
Enhalus, Thalasia
JABOYO-AN
25.67%
Enhalus
LANANG
%0 sea grass
MATABA
NO DATA
MATALANG-TALANG
MATONGOG
61.83%
Enhalus
NO DATA
PANIQUE
%0 sea grass
POBLACION
26.87%
Enhalus, Thalassia
PURO
37.67%
Halophila, Enhalus
SAN AGUSTIN
41.98%
Enhalus, Thalassia
SAN ISIDRO
13.43%
Halophila, Enhalus
SAWANG
34.12%
Enhalus
TALABA-AN
31.00%
Enhalus
TALIB
12.59%
Enhalus
TIGBAO
44.25%
Thalasia
TINAGO
40.33%
Halophila, Enhalus
TINIGBAN
Total
NO DATA
32.64%
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MANGROVE HABITAT ASSESSMENT
Barangay
Crown Cover
Rating
Average
height (m)
Rating
Regeneration
per sq.m.
AMOROY
22.19
Poor
1.55
Poor
16
AMOTAG
21.72
Poor
1.89
Poor
BAGA-UMA
8.13
Poor
5.38
Excellent
BALAWING
16.34
Poor
1.23
Poor
CABAS-AN
24.94
Poor
2.70
Fair
N O
CALANAY
11
D A T A
DAYHAGAN
DON PABLO DELA
ROSA
7.46
Poor
5.53
Excellent
14
60.48
Good
5.13
Excellent
GUMAHANG
49.55
Fair
2.48
Fair
JABOYO-AN
13.53
Poor
4.71
Good
LANANG
75.79
Good
0.56
Poor
MATABA
MATALANGTALANG
N O
51.01
Good
N O
MATONGOG
D A T A
5.96
Excellent
15
D A T A
159.44
Excellent
2.22
Fair
POBLACION
13.73
Poor
1.33
Poor
PURO
33.77
Fair
2.64
Fair
18
SAN AGUSTIN
36.23
Fair
6.44
Excellent
SAN ISIDRO
17.15
Poor
5.19
Excellent
SAWANG
12.76
Poor
1.45
Poor
TALABA-AN
19.24
Poor
1.54
Poor
72
TALIB
87.70
Excellent
3.24
Good
44
TIGBAO
39.79
Fair
1.38
Poor
TINAGO
42.54
Fair
2.49
Fair
88
38.74
PANIQUE
N O
TINIGBAN
Total
Fair
108
D A T A
3.10
Good
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FISH ABUNDANCE DATA
Record number of fishes per size class
Family
Species
Baligarao
1-10 cm
11-20 cm
Neprhopidae
Banagan
Lutjanidae
Bangarao
Serrranidae
Baraka
10
10
Ephippidae
Bayeng
Cassidae
Bodyong
5
Tetraodontidae
Boriring
Ostraciidae
Box-fish
Tetraodontidae
Butete
Ariidae
Catfish (iito)
10
Siganidae
Danggit
18
Mullidae
Ek-ek
Scorpaenidae
Gatasan
Acanthuridae
Indangan
Ophichthidae
Indong ubod
Lethrinidae
Kirawan
Serrranidae
Lapu-lapu
Leiognathidae
Latab
16
29
Lipad
14
57
Lambridae
Lobayan
Engraulidae
Lupoy
Scaridae
Mor-mor
35
Pomacentridae
Nemo
Monacanthidae
Pakol
Pomacentridae
Palata
70
57
Apogonidae
Parangan
28
50
Carangidae
Putian
Mullidae
Saramulyete
13
Caesionidae
Sinaw-an
10
School
Subbtup
Sweet-up
T. Bablog
10
Sillaginidae
Toko-toko
Pomacentridae
Torayag
29
29
Fistulariidae
Trompeta
Lambridae
Specify size for >30 cm
Boka-boka
Haemulidae
21-30 cm
Tulisok
Wrasse
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COASTAL RESOURCES MAPS
FIGURE 17
COASTAL RESOURCES MAP

(BARANGAY AMOROY)
40
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FIGURE 18

(BARANGAY AMOTAG)
41
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FIGURE 19

(BARANGAY BAGA-UMA)
42
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FIGURE 20

(BARANGAY BALAWING)
43
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FIGURE 21

(BARANGAY CABAS-AN)
44
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FIGURE 22

(BARANGAY CALANAY)
45
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FIGURE 23

(BARANGAY DAYHAGAN)
46
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FIGURE 24
(BARANGAY DON PABLO DELA ROSA)
47
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FIGURE 25

(BARANGAY GUMAHANG)
48
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FIGURE 26

(BARANGAY JABOYO-AN)
49
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FIGURE 27

(BARANGAY LANANG)
50
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FIGURE 28

(BARANGAY MATABA)
51
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FIGURE 29
(BARANGAY MATALANG-TALANG)
52
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FIGURE 30

(BARANGAY MATONGOG)
53
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FIGURE 31

(BARANGAY PANIQUE)
54
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FIGURE 32

(BARANGAY POBLACION)
55
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FIGURE 33

(BARANGAY PURO)
56
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FIGURE 34

(BARANGAY SAN AGUSTIN)
57
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FIGURE 35

(BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO)
58
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FIGURE 36

(BARANGAY SAWANG)
59
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FIGURE 37

(BARANGAY TALABA-AN)
60
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FIGURE 38

(BARANGAY TALIB)
61
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FIGURE 39

(BARANGAY TIGBAO)
62
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FIGURE 40

(BARANGAY TINAGO)
63
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FIGURE 41

(BARANGAY TINIGBAN)
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
A focus on the Environmental Management aspect within the Municipality of Aroroy focuses on the
following areas of concern, namely: sanitation, waste disposal, areas subject to frequent environmental
hazards, protection or conservation areas, waterways, air quality and cemeteries.
Present state or condition of sanitation and waste disposal reveals that much of the people in Aroroy
are conscious and aware of proper sanitation and waste disposal practices both in the urban and rural
areas. One concern however is those households living along coastlines or waterways which practices
unsafe sanitation and waste disposal methods resulting to population and environmental hazards. These
were confirmed during the conduct of the PCRA.
Waste Disposal
Solid Waste
At present, the LGU has two garbage trucks with 7.5 cubic meter capacity collecting solid wastes
within and around Centro Aroroy (Poblacion, Baga-uma and Ambolong) at an average of twice a
day. The wastes are dumped on a 2-hectare open dumpsite owned by FILMINERA Resources
Corporation, a private mining firm located at Barangay Puro approximately 6 kilometers away
from Poblacion.
However, standard area requirement considered for dumpsite (in has.) is present population:
30,000 people per hectare-m / year. In the Municipality of Aroroy, using present population of
70,007, present standard area requirement is 2.40 hectares. (The area can be reduced or enlarged
depending on the depth consideration on the design component).
The rest of the areas, mostly in the rural areas are not served the facility nor reached by the
collection process and therefore resort to other means of discharges, like burning, composting,
and burying of their solid wastes.
Toxic Waste
Toxic wastes in the municipality are mostly cyanide-contaminated liquid wastes generated by
mining industries.
There is only 1 big-scale mining industry in the municipality which is the FILMINERA Resources
Corporation (formerly owned by Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corporation) whose
liquid wastes disposal facility is composed of 3 separate ponds with a total area of 27.6 hectares.
However, there are approximately 13 mini-gold processing plants which generate the same kind of
wastes and use smaller tailings pond of which the National Government, particularly through the
DENR conduct the regular function of monitoring, including the regulation -- both for big and small
scale mining industries, prior to issuance of clearances and certificates to ensure complete and
proper environmental management for all environmentally critical projects.
Waste Water
At present, there are no existing municipal sewer lines that can accommodate waste water or
grey water (water stream resulting from kitchen, bathrooms and laundries).
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Areas
subject
to
frequent environmental
hazards like flooding and
erosion are often related
with
other
developmental problems
like those identified
under the Forestry and
or Economic Sector. This
environmental
management has socioeconomic effects for the
municipality.
TABLE 8
DRAINAGE INVENTORY
YEAR 2009
Road Name
G. Cordero (formerly Apalit St.)
Chavez St.
San Jose St.
Celso Fabon St.
San Vicente St.
Don Pablo dela Rosa
Nazareno St.
Inopia St.
Road
Classification
Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Municipal
Road
Length
(km)
0.33
0.31
0.30
0.18
0.25
0.25
0.10
0.50
Drainage
Length (m)
200
620
30
50
150
100
130
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Type of Drainage
Lined Canal with Cover
RCPC

Data sourced from SEP
Drainage
TABLE shows Drainage Inventory System
including pertinent details existing in
town proper. Yet, inspite of this existing
drainage, portion of Centro Aroroy
(Poblacion, Baga-uma & Ambolong), and
the following Barangay: Bangon, Puro,
Syndicate, Lanang and Concepcion still
suffer flash flood during heavy rains.
Flood Control
At least two types of flood control
facilities exist in the municipality seawall
and riprap; both are equally important
and effective depending on its
applicability and location. Barangay
Poblacion, Matalang-talang, Gumahang,
and San Agustin use seawalls as flood
control while Barangay Ambolong,
Poblacion and Luy-a use riprap to avoid
land erosion.
However, there are also seawalls (support
facility for causeway), which are being
built by some firms for their private use
such as the one constructed by the Atlas
Consolidated Mining & Development
Corporation (now owned by FILMINERA
Resources Corporation), at Barangay
Puro. Crown-B Agro Development &
Management Corporation has also
constructed seawalls for their private use,
located at Barangay Dayhagan and Don
Pablo Dela Rosa.
TABLE 9
SANITARY TOILETS INVENTORY
YEAR 2009
Barangay
Ambolong
Amoroy
Amotag
Baga-uma
Balawing
Balete
Bangon
Cabangcalan
Cabas-an
Calanay
Capsay
Concepcion
Dayhagan
Don Pablo dela Rosa
Gumahang
Jaboyo-an
Lanang
Luy-a
Macabug
Malubi
Managa-naga
Manamoc
Mariposa
Mataba
Matalang-talang
Matongog
Nabongsuran
Pangle
Panique
Pinana-an
Poblacion
Puro
San Agustin
San Isidro
Sawang
Syndicate
Talaba-an
Talib
Tigbao
Tinago
Tinigban
TOT AL
No.
HH w/
of HH
Toilets
549
409
100
65
252
108
438
223
93
70
132
95
404
138
179
73
247
96
244
122
302
98
86
56
173
93
202
79
309
138
267
109
107
96
429
165
147
72
180
115
199
87
130
85
191
88
272
131
353
122
211
72
132
108
98
71
718
364
159
81
600
487
1038
791
311
123
214
88
232
129
268
101
135
88
184
101
381
199
155
94
388
138
11,209
5,968
% Per
Barangay
74.50
65.00
42.86
50.91
75.27
71.97
34.16
40.78
38.87
50.00
32.45
65.12
53.76
39.11
44.66
40.82
89.72
38.46
48.98
63.89
43.72
65.38
46.07
48.16
34.56
34.12
81.82
72.45
50.70
50.94
81.17
76.20
39.55
41.12
55.60
37.69
65.19
54.89
52.23
60.65
35.57
Total
%
3.65
0.58
0.96
1.99
0.62
0.85
1.23
0.65
0.86
1.09
0.87
0.50
0.83
0.70
1.23
0.97
0.86
1.47
0.64
1.03
0.78
0.76
0.79
1.17
1.09
0.64
0.96
0.63
3.25
0.72
4.34
7.06
1.10
0.79
1.15
0.90
0.79
0.90
1.78
0.84
1.23
53.24
Source: MHO, Aroroy

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Sewerage
At present, there is no existing municipal sewerage system and the most common practice of
sewage disposal is through a septic tank which is also the simplest and most economical. However,
determining proper location of septic tank is one vital issue that is not being addressed properly
especially in coastal areas.
TABLE shows the number and percentage of household with sanitary toilets. From this table, only
53.24% of the total household uses sanitary toilets with septic tanks/vaults. However, based from
standards, all households must have proper sanitary toilets with septic tanks/vaults.
Cemetery
There are no infrastructure projects on cemetery, yet, there
are available lots being used as one by constituents nearest
to its location.
At
present, the cemetery in Barangay Poblacion is
congested considering
the
fact
that
other
neighboring barangay such as Ambolong, Baga-uma,
Talaba-an, Bangon, Puro, Jaboyo-an, and Tinago have
utilized the area. Add to this, neighboring areas from
adjacent municipality (Barangay Cagpandan of Baleno bury
their dead in Aroroy.
TABLE 10
DATA ON CEMETERY
Location
Poblacion
Area
(sq. m)
11,313
Lot
Numbers
703 & 704
Mataba
874
2837
San Agustin
4,165
2770
Tigbao
3,995
3630
Source: Municipal Assessors Office

Based on computations using the NSO population data for the year 2000 and a participation rate of
60%, an additional burial site area requirement of 77 sq. m. per year shall be needed excluding open
spaces, circulation and facility requirements, which the present cemetery in Barangay Poblacion
does not qualify.
There are also other existing cemeteries in some barangay but as per records of the Office of the
Municipal Assessor, these lots are still undeclared as cemeteries. These are from Barangay Capsay,
Luy-a, Calanay, Tinigban, Amotag and Balete.
Protection or conservation areas includes agricultural lands now considered as SAFDZ areas pursuant to
Republic Act 8435 or AFMA Law as well as those protected land categories pursuant to Republic Act
7586 or NIPAS Law. These twin laws mandate the LGUs to set aside these types of lands in the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for conservation and protection purpose. A positive aspect in this
concern is that the LGU is cognizant of safeguarding these conservation areas given its palliative
programs and projects reflected in the annual budget for the 20% Economic Development Fund.
Waterways speak of all the coastlines, rivers, creeks and all other ground waters within the municipality.
In general, the quality of waterways within the municipality is still of good quality both for drinking,
bathing, navigation and other purposes. However, there is a need to sustain quality and abundant
water supply, as this is vital to the socio-economic upliftment of the people.
Air quality is still not so much affected or polluted given the present rural trend vis-a-viz present urban
size and activities. Thus, because of the prevalent rural development trend, air quality has not suffered
as an environmental concern for the municipality.
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Socio-Political Profile
SOCIO-POLITICAL STRUCTURE
Brief Historical Background
Establishment of the town of AROROY dates back in Year 1822 from the arrival of fleet of Chinese
vessels composed of seven (7) pancos or Chinese boats, which entered Lanang River inside Puerto
Barrera of the present Municipality of Aroroy. This expedition was sent by Chinese merchants guided by
a Moro named Talcum to explore auriferous coins near Lanang River.
During those times when the present Masbate Province was part of Albay Province then, a captain in the
Spanish Army named Gregorio Cordero, native of Tondo, Manila, who was a military prisoner because of
the killing of a superior officer, was exiled in the island of Masbate instead of being incarcerated in the
castle of San Pascual of Burias Island where political and military prisoners were imprisoned by the
Captain-General of the Philippine Islands on April 11, 1892. Accompanied by his two daughters and a
son, they established residency in the Port of Magdalena, Municipality of Masbate. He had with him
four (4) Falaus or Spanish vessels named Jesus Maria Y Jose, Sacramento, Salvacion and Santa Ana
for use in the vigilance against Moro pirates who preyed on the three (3) islands of Masbate, Ticao and
Burias.
Thus, Cordero with Falaus and about one-hundred fifty (150) men who believed him to possess amulets
(anting-anting) which made him invulnerable went to Lanang River to find out the nationality of said
seven (7) vessels which entered Lanang River. When investigated as to where they were going, the
aliens answered in their Chinese manner that they were going to AL-OROY meaning to the Gold or in
Spanish AL-ORO. Not satisfied with the results of the investigation with the belief that these are Moro
vessels, Cordero and his men established their headquarters for over three (3) months in the present
Poblacion of the Municipality of Aroroy, which was now called, at that time as Al-Oroy taken from the
Chinese reply.
Another expedition of Spaniards from Manila headed by a certain Sarmiento came to explore the gold in
the river near Al-oroy in 1861. This expedition was aided by natives of Al-oroy which includes among
them were certain Toribio Bunayag, Jose Pusing, Norberto Pusing and Protacio Fabon. Said natives
abandoned expedition during the same year because of assaults who are dedicated to pan the riverbeds
with bateas and/or limbasan to recover the gold nuggets themselves. This led to the death of Sarmiento
and since then said river was called Rio Guinobatan or River of Assaults.
Since then the site of Al-Oroy became a vista or barrio of the town of Baleno and was later transferred
to the town of San Agustin in the interior part of Port Barrera. In 1904, when the towns of Baleno and
San Agustin were combined, the site of Aroroy became a MUNICIPALITY due to its strategic location as
point of contact of these two (2) old towns. Thus, the place was called the Municipality of Aroroy. San
Agustin now is just a barangay of the Municipality of Aroroy.
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Political/Administrative Boundaries
AL ORO EA a silly corruption of the Spanish word for Gold evolved into AROROY , the present
name of the municipality that has enticed fortune seekers in the past and still does in this latter time
because of its lure of gold. Thus, came about this historical and political establishment of the
municipality beginning from the discovery of gold dusts in the riverbeds by the early Chinese settlers
of the town. The municipal economy grew because of full-scale mining operations, which saw the
influx of migrant recruited workers mostly from Bicol Mainland Area. The Municipality of Aroroy grew
from a mere 6th Class to a 4th Class Municipality until the mine closure of Atlas Mining (Atlas
Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation) in 1994. The industry and resiliency of the
population mitigated the adverse economic setback brought about by the mine closure by resorting to
small-scale business such as 1.) Gold Panning, which later became full scale in some barangay like
Bangon, Syndicate, Balete, Tinago, Luy-a, Panique and Puro; 2.) Fishing; 3.) Farming; 4.) Buy & Sell; etc.
A new mining company, the Base Metal Mineral Resources Corporation has acquired the mining
operations left by Atlas Mining but has not actually commenced full-scale operations. The present
company, FILMINERA Resources Corporation (FRC) is embarking anew for a full-scale mining
operation. Today, the Municipality of Aroroy is a 1st Class Municipality because of its large share in the
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). It has maintained its role as primary source of gold coupled with
agricultural activities such as: 1.) Cattle Raising, given its vast pasture lands and 2.) Fishery, derived
from both inland fishponds and coastal waters. Trade linkages are established with the rest of the
Masbate Province and the rest of the Bicol Region with the Municipality of Pilar, in the Province of
Sorsogon as its gateway.
Local Government Set-Up
The LGU of Aroroy has 14 offices; each of them has distinct duties and responsibilities to perform in
order to achieve efficient and effective governance. TABLE presents the LGU plantilla of personnel
and the distribution and TABLE 8 gives a brief description of these offices, the number of employees in
each office and its respective functions.
TABLE 11
PLANTILLA OF PERSONNEL AND DISTRIBUTION
(as of 30 June 2010)
No. of Filled Positions
Positions
Career
First Level
Second Level
Department
Head
Total
Non-Career
Elective
Co-Terminus
Contractual
Casual
Job Order
Total
Grand Total
Permanent
Temporary
Others
No. of
Vacant
Positions
Male
Female
65
30
8
26
43
4
91
73
12
3
7
3
103
73
176
13
9
6
5
175
195
298
3
2
5
96
106
179
12
8
10
271
301
477
13
Source: HRMO, Aroroy
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TABLE 12
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SET-UP
Office
Office of the Mayor
No. of
Employees
11 *
Office of the Vice Mayor
6*
Office of the
Sangguniang Bayan
17 *
Main Function
Exercise executive services for an effective and efficient governance which
concerns the general welfare of the municipality and its constituents including
enforcement of laws and ordinances, delivery of basic services, provision of
adequate facilities and performance of powers, duties and responsibilities
prescribed by laws and ordinances.
Empowered (together with the SB) to enact ordinance, approved resolutions and
appropriate funds for the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants.
Empowered to enact ordinance, approved resolutions and appropriate funds for
the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants.
* Elected Officials included
Office
No. of
Employees
Municipal Civil Registry

Municipal Planning and
Development Office
Municipal Budget Office
6
8
Municipal Treasurers
Office
Municipal Assessors
Office
13
Municipal Accounting
Office
Municipal Environment
and Natural Resources
Office
Municipal Engineering
Office
Municipal Agriculture
Office
12
Municipal Social Welfare

and Development Office
Municipal Health Office
7
23
GSO
37
Economic EnterpriseMarket with Ice Plant

and Slaughterhouse
Municipal Veterinary
Office
13
Main Function
In-charge of the civil registry and development of plans in relation to civil registry.
Responsible for the conduct of continued studies, researches, training programs
necessary to evolve plans and programs / projects and activities of the LGU.
Review and consolidation of budget proposals, assistance to the SB in budget
approvals and submission of the same to Department of Budget and
Management.
Disbursement of local government units various expenditures and obligations
and all other functions involving the LGU finances.
Assessment and appraisal of all real properties, maintenance of systematic
method of assessment and enactment of all other civil services relative to real
properties.
Presentation of a reliable accounting information and financial data pertaining to
the operations of the municipal government and the barangay.
In-charge of the preservation, maintenance, protection of natural resources and
implementation of measures necessary for the conservation and utilization of
environment with ecological balance.
In-charge of engineering services to the local government unit including
investigation and survey, engineering designs, feasibility studies, project
implementation and management.
Formulation of plans and programs for agricultural development, dissemination
of recent farming technologies and provision of technical assistance to
clienteles.
Implementation of social welfare services to identified needy and disadvantaged
clientele at the municipal level.
Formulation, evaluation and implementation of health programs and provision of
continuing education on health matters.
Ensure the delivery of basic General Services and provision of adequate
maintenance facilities. Develop plans and strategies particularly those whish
have to do with General Services supportive of the welfare of the inhabitants.
Monitor and develop Local Enterprises Market and Slaughterhouse with Ice
Plant designed to improve productivity and income, and enhance economic and
social well being of the people.
Formulate plans and programs relative to livestock and other domestic animals,
and to provide animal assistance, and support the Local Chief Executive in
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services. To develop plans
and strategies relative to veterinary activities such as presentation and treatment
of highly contagious diseases resulting in the depletion of animals for work and
human consumption.
Source: MLUC-TWG
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Political History
Since the formal creation of the Municipality of Aroroy in 1904, it has a succession of Municipal
Mayors as follows:
Matias Inopia
Francisco Valdemoro
Valentin Caparia
Pio Rubia
Elpidio Cortes
Isidro Albao
Faustino Magallanes
Pio Zaragoza
Edelberto Geres
Tomas Minguez
Edelberto Geres
Mateo Pusing
Tomas Marcaida
Ramon Alejo
PaulinoAbada
Panta Rubia
Agustin Capinig
Moreno dela Rosa
Elias Castillo (OIC-Mayor)
Herminio L. Valdemoro
Arturo Vicente P. Maristela, Jr.
Enrico Z. Capinig
1904-1906
1906-1908
1908-1912
1912-1916
1916-1919
1919-1922
1922-1925
1925-1928
1928-1934
1934-1937
1937-1940
1940-1942
1942-1943
1943-1946
1946-1947
1947-1955
1955-1971
1972-1986
1986-1987
1988-1998
1998- 2007
2007- present
THE OLD MUNICIPAL HALL BUILDING (circa 1991)
THE NEW MUNICIPAL HALL BUILDING (circa 2010)
Seal Symbolism
The New Seal of the Municipality of Aroroy by

virtue of Municipal Ordinance No. 018 s. 2003
and approved by National Historical Institute
(NHI) and the Department of the Interior and
Local Government Secretary Angelo T. Reyes
on August 2, 2005.
SHIELD
COW
COCONUT TREE
MINE CAR
SEA WITHIN THE COVE
MOUNTAINS
NOVEMBER 17, 1903
SHIP
FORTY ONE (41) RAYS
derived from the provincial seal of Masbate where the town is located
amidst lush cogon grass, denotes a prolific cattle industry in the municipality
represents the towns vast coconut plantation
stands for the gold mining activity of the town
depicts abundant fishing grounds; also bespeaks of the shores with dazzling
sand as prospective tourist spots
bespeaks of natures astounding beauty underneath of which are rich deposits
of gold, manganese, silver, copper and other magnetite iron-ore
on this date, by virtue of E. O. No 993, the Municipality of Aroroy was created
represents transportation and commerce
stand for the number of barangay that comprise the municipality
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Protective Services
1. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

Functions. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tasked to undertake the monitoring and
investigation of all crimes, maintenance of peace and order and public safety.
Forces. The Police force of 20 covers the whole municipality with a projected population of 25,194
giving a ratio of 1: 1,260. Based from standards, Ideal Police-to-Population Ratio is 1: 500 while
Minimum Standard Police-to-Population Ratio is 1:1,000.
Facilities. The PNP has its office (constructed in 2008, with funding support from General
Headquarters and counterpart from the LGU) located at G. Cordero St. (former Apalit St.), Barangay
Baga-uma; it has one (1) service patrol car.
2. BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY
Functions. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is tasked to establish and maintain
a secured, clean, adequately equipped and sanitary jail for the custody and safekeeping of
prisoners, any fugitive from justice, or person detained awaiting investigation or trial and/or
transfer to the national penitentiary upon final conviction from the court.
Facilities & Personnel. There are 6 personnel assigned in this office with an average number of
inmates of 12 per month giving a ratio of 1: 2 personnel per inmate. It has its office located at G.
Cordero St. (former Apalit St.), Barangay Baga-uma, which is composed of an administrative room
and 7 cells with 19 bunks available.
3. BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Functions. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is the
one responsible for fire prevention, fire suppression, fire
cause investigation and assistance in calamity other
than fire.
Facilities and Personnel. There are 6 personnel
assigned in this municipality, which holds its office at G.
Cordero St. (former Apalit St.), Barangay Baga-uma.
TABLE 13
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
YEAR 2009
No./Unit
1 Unit
1 Unit
1 Unit
6 Lengths
1 pc
1pair
2 pcs.
1 pc.
2 pcs.
1 pc.
Facilities
Mini-Firetruck (LGU Counterpart)
Portable Fire Pump 18 HP
Portable Fire Pump 2.5 HP
1-1/2 Fire Hoses
1-1/2 Fire Nozzle
Fire Boats
Fire Helmets
Fire Coats
Spanner Wrench
Aluminum Ladder
4. PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

Source: BFP, Aroroy
Functions. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is tasked
to promote safety of life and property at sea, to
safeguard marine resources and environment, to promote maritime security, to assist in the
enforcement of law on high seas and waters under the Philippine jurisdiction, and to support in the
national development.
Facilities and Personnel. There are 3 personnel assigned in this municipality, which holds its office
at the Pier Site, Barangay Poblacion. The detachment was constructed by virtue of donation from
the LGU.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Demography which deals on human resources its size, structure and trend of growths, its
characteristics, behavior and potentials, plays an important factor in determining the municipalitys
needs and problems, statistical projections, development planning and ultimate solutions.
The Municipality of Aroroy with a first censal population of only 9,386 in Year 1918 has since grown in
population size during the succeeding censal years of 1939 with a population of 31,289; Year 1948
with a population of 23,888, Year 1960 with a population of 18,371; Year 1970 with a population of
28,624; Year 1975 with a total population of 30,457; Year 1980 with a population of 38,618; Year 1990
with a population of 33,060; and latest censal year 1995 with a population of 55,110. The most
significant population growth was experienced in censal year 1939 with a growth rate of 1.2040 where
the population in censal year 1918 was more than tripled since then, the succeeding censal years
experienced an average growth rate of 0.2330 of much lower that the provincial and regional growth
rate.
The factor contributing to the fluctuation shift of population trends are a.) Mining Operations
contributed to the population increase between censal years 1918-1939 because of settlers; b.)
Outbreak of Second World War caused the population decrease in censal year 1948 c.) Separation of
Baleno which was then part of Aroroy in 1949, caused further population decrease in censal year of
1960; d.) The succeeding censal years of 1960 up to the present saw the stable population growth
because of the sustained economic growth of the municipality notwithstanding its large share of land
area and internal revenue allotment.
For the current censal year 1995, the Municipality of Aroroy has an urban population of 7,802 as
against a rural population of 47,306 for a total population of 55,110. The municipalitys urban area
has a low urbanization level of only 14.16%. This is attributed to more rural focused population
particularly in the mining-affected barangay. Thus, Barangay Puro and Panique, which though rural in
nature have the largest population share in the entire municipality. Satellite or adjacent barangay
also experiences relatively large population size because of mining and trade influence. The urban
area therefore plays minimal role in attracting population growth because of employment and
economic factors at its present status.
The Urban Area composed of Barangay Ambolong, Baga-uma and Poblacion have total built-up
density of 416.89 persons per hectare as against the total built-up density of 156.83 persons per
hectare in the rural area or a municipal built-up density of 186.17 persons per hectare. The total
urban built-up density can be categorized as high density while the total rural built-up density can be
considered as medium density. While the urban barangay exhibit high built-up density, the rural
barangay show variation from low to high built-up density. High built-up density barangay is
influenced by their strategic locations based on economic considerations.
Population density taking into consideration land area and population, Barangay Poblacion has the
largest population density of 86.35 persons per hectare while the least population density is that of
Barangay Calanay at 0.33 persons per hectare. Among the rural barangay, Barangay Puro manifests
the highest population density of 23.25 persons per hectare while the rest have varying population
density depending on their accessibility and economic opportunities available in their area. The total
municipal population density is still relatively low at 1.19 persons per hectare at 1994 Censal Year.
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In terms of age group and sex, the Municipality of Aroroy has a dominant young population ranging
from ages 1-24 both for male and female sexes. This suggests a high fertility factor for the municipality
under natural conditions. The current 1995 sex ratio stands at 105 males per 100 females or a
predominance of male population over the female population. The child and youth age-group ages 014 years numbers about 26,729 population, productive population or working age-group (ages 16-64
years) have a population of 26,928 while the dependent population (ages 0-14 years and 65-over
years) is counted at 28,182 population using 1995 censal figures.
Migration, which considers population movement for the Municipality of Aroroy, is dominantly
internal migration in nature. Using Censal Year 1990 as trend in the absence of latest data, about 89%
of the population in both sexes remained in the municipality while the remaining population either
came from other cities/municipalities in the same province-5%; came from other provinces- 5%; came
from foreign countries- 0.01% or unknown place of origin- 0.90% as their place of residence 5 years
ago based on Censal Year 1990 trend.
By Censal Year 1995 marital status of both sexes, majority of the population 10 years old and over are
either single or married at 43.70% and 48.91% respectively while only a minority are either widowed,
separated, others or unknown. Single population is dominant in age groups 10-19 while married
population is relatively high in age groups 20-44 years old for both sexes. For the male sex, the age
group 10-29 is dominantly single while the age group 20-64 is dominantly married. The female sex has
age group 10-24, as dominantly single while the age group 20-59 is dominantly married.
As particular segment of the society that needs care and attention, there are about 1,523 disabled
persons of varying types of disability for the year 1999. Speech impairment, mental illness, orthopedic
handicap and others are the most common type of disabilities as of the year 1999.
Literacy Rate for the Municipality of Aroroy based on the Censal Year 1995 figures currently stands at
91% for both sexes 5 years old and over based on the highest grade completed at Censal Year 1995
figures. There are only about 9.30% of these population who have either not completed any grade at
all or had entered pre-school only. This is a manifestation of the priority premium on education placed
by the people of Aroroy towards a better future for their succeeding generations.
Truly, there are still lot of improvement to be done insofar as improving the municipal economy is
concerned as can be gleaned from the figures on employment. About 4.37% are considered
unemployed while 44.29% are not in the labor force for household population 15 years and over at
year 1995 figures. These figures are high among the female sex than the male sex. The upliftment of
the municipal economy will certainly lower these unemployment figures.
For purposes of this demographic study, other required data were not generated because of
unavailability as in the case of 1995 NSO Census and that only provincial figure are included in the
1990 NSO Census figures. Primary survey, as alternative recourse was not availed of. It is believed
however that sufficient demographic scenario was already culled-out from the data available in order
to address the different sectoral concerns under the various planning strategies.
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1. Population Size, Density, Distribution and Growth Rate
Population
The population representation of the municipality is best described on the following table:
TABLE 14
POPULATION AND LAND AREA (COASTAL BARANGAY)
Barangay
(coastal)
Amoroy
Amotag
Bagauma
Balawing
Cabas-an
Calanay
Dayhagan
Don Pablo dela Rosa
Gumahang
Jaboyo-an
Lanang
Mataba
Matalang-talang
Matongog
Panique
Poblacion
Puro
San Agustin
San Isidro
Sawang
Talaba-an
Talib
Tigbao
Tinago
Tinigban
Total
Population
(based on
NSO 2000)
482
1,393
2,131
559
1,319
955
901
1,195
1,618
1,442
552
1,568
1,692
755
4,100
3,292
5,100
1,861
957
1,266
702
1,048
2,150
922
2,233
40,193
Population
Population
Population
(based on
(2007)
CBMS 2006)
[projected]
560
568
1,590
1,611
2,255
2,285
635
644
1,385
1,404
1,311
1,329
1,145
1,160
1,206
1,222
1,698
1,721
1,856
1,881
1,152
1,168
2,102
2,130
1,567
1,588
1,282
1,299
5,371
5,444
3,422
3,468
4,882
4,948
1,458
1,478
1,118
1,133
1,179
1,195
965
978
1,334
1,352
2,624
2,659
2,474
2,507
2,457
2,490
47,026
47,662
Population
(2008)
[projected]
575
1,633
2,316
652
1,423
1,347
1,176
1,239
1,744
1,906
1,183
2,159
1,610
1,317
5,517
3,515
5,015
1,498
1,148
1,211
991
1,370
2,695
2,541
2,524
48,305
Total Land Area

(in hectares)
40.9875
3,365.4582
68.7525
282.4726
1,672.3680
3,662.3400
1,618.9388
709.9336
428.7114
1,103.4883
1,425.1819
1,823.1066
2,818.6109
583.7910
978.1699
34.1757
219.5565
4,063.1137
2,147.5432
711.8945
138.9575
641.6455
1,776.3518
426.4040
639.6105
Source: MLUC-TWG
TABLE 15
POPULATION AND LAND AREA (NON-COASTAL BARANGAY)
Barangay
(non-coastal)
Ambolong
Balete
Bangon
Cabangcalan
Capsay
Concepcion
Luy-a
Macabug
Malubi
Managanaga
Manamoc
Mariposa
Nabongsoran
Pangle
Pinana-an
Syndicate
Total
Population
(based on
NSO 2000)
2,977
658
1,682
880
1,373
663
2,052
812
942
952
658
1,066
761
621
907
1,554
18,558
Population
Population
Population
(based on
(2007)
CBMS 2006)
[projected]
2,938
2,978
1,032
1,046
1,930
1,956
993
1,006
1,590
1,611
723
733
2,300
2,331
932
945
2,340
1,372
1,072
1.086
683
692
1,109
1,124
822
833
623
631
522
529
1,865
1,890
21,474
20,763
Population
(2008)
[projected]
3,018
1,060
1,982
1,020
1,633
743
2,363
957
2,404
1,101
702
1,139
844
640
536
1,916
22,058
Total Land Area

(in hectares)
664.2400
390.7092
640.5773
1,768.2211
802.8364
610.4610
1,406.5201
1,227.6465
1,629.5061
2,632.7649
111.0931
269.2857
563.4419
645.0224
946.1997
613.4814
Source: MLUC-TWG
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Density
B arangay Poblacion, Baga-uma and Puro have the highest population density; Poblacion and
Baga-uma being considered Urban. Barangay Puro, although rural, has been experiencing high
population density due to their mining sites, it population increase occurs both in urban and
rural areas.
TABLE 16
POPULATION DENSITY BY BARANGAY
YEAR 2008
BARANGAY
Urban
Poblacion
Ambolong
Baga-uma
Jaboyo-an *
Talabaan *
Rural
Amoroy
Amotag
Balawing
Balete
Bangon
Cabangcalan
Cabas-an
Calanay
Capsay
Concepcion
Dayhagan
Don Pablo dela Rosa
Gumahang
Lanang
Luy-a
Macabug
Malubi
Managa-naga
Manamoc
Mariposa
Mataba
Matalang-talang
Matongog
Nabongsoran
Pangle
Panique
Pinana-an
Puro
San Agustin
San Isidro
Sawang
Syndicate
Talib
Tigbao
Tinago
Tinigban
TOTAL
POPULATION
AREA (Has.)
DENSITY
Person/Ha.
3,413
3,189
2,177
1,544
832
34.1757
664.2400
68.7525
1,103.4883
138.9575
99.87
4.80
31.66
1.40
5.99
499
1,482
786
667
1,798
929
1,417
1,243
1,488
683
952
1,542
2,788
671
2,079
993
976
1,175
657
1,104
3,243
1,824
2,789
914
684
4,411
923
7,386
1,930
989
1,342
1,769
1,209
2,307
984
2,389
70,173
40.9875
3,365.4582
282.4726
390.7092
640.5773
1,768.2211
1,672.3680
3,662.3400
802.8364
610.4610
1,618.9388
709.9336
428.7114
1,425.1819
1,406.5201
1,227.6465
1,629.5061
2,632.7649
111.0931
269.2857
1,823.1066
2,818.6109
583.7910
563.4419
645.0224
978.1699
946.1997
219.5565
4,063.1137
2,147.5432
711.8945
613.4814
641.6455
1,776.3518
426.4040
639.6105
46,303.5709
12.17
0.44
2.78
1.71
2.81
0.53
0.85
0.34
1.85
1.12
0.59
2.17
6.50
0.47
1.48
0.81
0.60
0.45
5.91
4.10
1.78
0.65
4.78
1.62
1.06
4.51
0.98
33.64
0.48
0.46
1.88
2.08
1.88
1.30
2.31
3.74
Source: NSO
* Urbanizable
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Population Growth
Based from NCSO data on population, average
growth rate for every censal years were
computed and tabulated in TABLE 17.
It can be noted that since 1970 up to present,
Aroroy has always been experiencing positive
growth rate with varying intensity. It can also
be noted that the greatest growth rate
recorded since 1970 was 4.86%, which can be
accounted for the opening of Atlas
Consolidated Mining and Development
Corporation-Masbate
Gold
Operation
(ACMDC-MGO) in 1980, and the drastic
decrease of about 0.76% in 1995 was due to
its closure. Present population growth rate is
at 3.35%.
TABLE 17
HISTORICAL GROWTH RATE
YEAR 1903-2000
CENSAL YEAR
1903
1918
1939
1948
1960
1970
1975
1980
1990
1995
2000
POPULATION
9,836
31,289
23,888
18,371
28,624
30,457
38,618
53,060
55,110
64,994
GROWTH RATE
5.67
(2.95)
(2.16)
4.53
1.25
4.86
3.23
0.76
3.35
Source: NSO
2. Household
Provision of shelter is a primordial concern of the municipal government of Aroroy particularly
to those poor underprivileged and homeless pursuant to its mandates under the Local
Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) and the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 (RA
7279). Relevant data for use in assessment of this sector is constrained by the availability only
of the 1990 Census on Population and Housing by the NSO. However, it is believed that the
trend on housing will still be the same and perhaps aggravated by current population and
household increase.
From Censal Year 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, the municipality has an average housing occupancy
rate of 98% on the total housing units as against 2% vacancy rate. For Censal Year 1990, the
ratio between the total households against the total number of occupied housing units is 1.01,
which indicates the presence of doubled-up households and shortage of housing units. Majority
of these occupied housing units are built only of inferior materials for wall and roofs such as
bamboo/sawali/cogon/nipa or wood while the rest are either made up of mixed materials or
strong materials. Most of these occupied housing units likewise have not undergone any repairs
although a sizable number also needs major repairs. It is noteworthy also that most of the
housing units are designed as single detached or for one household only and dominantly
occupies a floor space of less than 10 sq. m. due to household financial capacity or income. As
regards to tenurial status, single houses, which are either owned or being amortized, are still
numerous and are found in rural areas. Mode of acquisition of the housing units is still largely
through construction by the owners/occupants with or without help of friends or relatives based
on their own resources or interest-free loans from relatives or friends. For the renterhouseholds, average monthly rental is between PhP 200.00 PhP 300.00.00
Based on the survey conducted by the LGU sometime in 1995, about 394 households are
considered belonging to below poverty line and living in danger zones within the Urban Area of
the municipality. It underscores the urgent need for the LGU to provide necessary shelter for
those primary beneficiaries under existing laws.
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TABLE 18
POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD POPULATION
AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD BY BARANGAY
YEAR 2008
BARANGAY
Urban
Poblacion
Ambolong
Baga-uma
Jaboyo-an
Talabaan
Rural
Amoroy
Amotag
Balawing
Balete
Bangon
Cabangcalan
Cabas-an
Calanay
Capsay
Concepcion
Dayhagan
Don Pablo dela Rosa
Gumahang
Lanang
Luy-a
Macabug
Malubi
Managa-naga
Manamoc
Mariposa
Mataba
Matalang-talang
Matongog
Nabongsoran
Pangle
Panique
Pinana-an
Puro
San Agustin
San Isidro
Sawang
Syndicate
Talib
Tigbao
Tinago
Tinigban
GRAND TOTAL
POPULATION
HH
POPULATION
NO. OF
HH
3,292
2,977
2,131
1,442
792
3,292
2,971
2,127
1,442
792
610
545
424
289
129
482
1,393
712
658
1,682
880
1,319
1,200
1,373
663
901
1,353
2,398
640
2,052
916
942
1,021
670
1,066
2,913
1,692
2,210
846
660
4,100
907
6,607
1,861
957
1,266
1,554
1,161
2,150
922
2,233
64,994
482
1,393
712
658
1,682
880
1,319
1,200
1,373
663
901
1,195
2,398
640
2,052
916
942
1,021
670
1,066
2,913
1,692
2,210
846
660
4,100
907
6,607
1,861
957
1,266
1,554
1,161
2,150
909
2,229
64,809
90
261
122
113
299
165
215
218
250
110
156
254
445
129
364
150
177
181
148
182
307
321
142
164
95
689
167
926
345
189
238
288
231
392
172
418
11,110
Source: NSO
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FIGURE 42
HOUSEHOLD MAP OF AROROY
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3. Urban and Rural Distribution

Rural-Urban Population
Of the 41 barangay, three (3) are considered urban Poblacion, Baga-uma and Ambolong; two
(2) are urbanizable Jaboyo-an and Talaba-an while the rest are rural.
4. Age Dependency Ratio
Based
from
TABLE 19, Total
Dependency Ratio for the year 2008 is
104.34%, i.e., every 100 persons in
working age (15-64 years old) have to
support 99 young dependents (0-14
years old) and 4 old dependents (65
years old and over).
TABLE 19
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP AND SEX
YEAR 2008
AGE GROUP
Under 1
1-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-OVER
T OT AL
P O P U L A T I O N
BOTH SEXES
MALE
FEMALE
3,021
1,541
1,480
10,116
5,159
4,957
11,404
5,816
5,588
9,687
4,940
4,747
6,839
3,693
3,146
5,655
2,941
2,714
4,993
2,497
2,496
4,417
2,253
2,164
3,337
1,769
1,568
2,454
1,276
1,178
2,300
400
1,900
2,003
1,022
981
1,330
665
665
1,013
496
517
641
320
321
478
225
253
265
143
122
220
95
125
70,173
35,251
34,922
Source: NSO
5. Male - Female Ratio

Aroroy is predominantly male in population, giving
an average ratio of 101 male for every 100 female.
However, this very little discrepancy of male
dominance over that of the female population at
birth gradually decreases with age giving a female
dominance as the age increases.
FIGURE 43
SEX-AGE PYRAMID
6. Crude Birth Rates and Child-Woman Ratio

One measure of fertility in a municipality is its Crude
Birth Rate (CBR) or the number of births per 1000
population.
The total number of births in this
municipality for the year 2007 and 2008, which are
1,651 and 1,477 (MCR data) yield crude birth rates of
25.02 and 21.85, respectively.
Another measure of fertility is the Child-Woman Ratio (CWR).In 2008, Child-Woman Ratio is 0.46
or there are 46 children (0-4 years old) against 100 women of reproductive age (15-49 years old).
These are also reflected from the constricted base of the Age-Sex Pyramid in FIGURE 43.
Further study on child-woman ratio reveals that there is a drastic decrease from the year 2000 to
2008, which is 0.92 to 0.46.
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7. Crude Death Rates

Mortality is the negative component of population growth. From the number of deaths, which
are 158 in the year 2000 and 182 in the year 2001 (MCR data), Crude Death Rate (CDR) or the
number of deaths per 1000 population in Aroroy is 2.36 and 2.69, respectively.
8. Migration
There are few data on migration that can be gathered since there is no local agency that holds
tangible records / data related to it.
However, based from the 2000 Provincial SEPP, of the 20 municipalities of the Province of
Masbate, Aroroy has the second highest in-migration with a rate of 87.26 per 1000 population.
In summary, based from the demographic parameters stated above: the decreasing fertility rate, the
low child-woman ratio, yet, increasing growth rate, it is evident that in-migration plays a major factor.
Evidently, constituents and in-migrants depend on its increasing economic growth mostly due to gold
mines, its large share of land areas and its increasing internal revenue allotment.
9. Education
Literacy Rate
Aroroy is considerably high
in
literacy
rate
as
compared
with
other
municipalities
in
the
Province
of
Masbate.
Based from the 1990 NSO
censal data on literacy,
Simple Literacy (defined as
ability to read and write in
any language or dialect)
Rate for male is 92.20%
while that of the female is
92.10%.
Enrolment Participation
Rate
School Age Population of
children aged 6-12 for
elementary
level
interpolated (using 1990
& 1995 NSO Population),
projected (using linear
method)
shows
a
relatively high Enrolment
Participation Rate (EPR)
with an average of 91.12%.
TABLE 20
SCHOOL-AGE POPULATION, ENROLEES,
ENROLMENT PARTICIPATION RATE, ELEMENTARY LEVEL
S.Y. 2006-2007 TO 2007-2008
S.Y.
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Elementary Level
School-Going Age (6-12 Years Old)
Male
Female
Total
Enrollees
6,964
6,790
13,754
13,242
7,301
7,132
14,433
13,613
7,638
7,473
15,111
13,617
7,975
7,815
15,790
13,635
8,312
8,157
16,469
14,580
EPR
(%)
96.28%
94.32%
90.11%
86.35%
88.53%
Source: MLUC-TWG
TABLE 21
SCHOOL-AGE POPULATION, ENROLLEES,
ENROLMENT PARTICIPATION RATE, SECONDARY LEVEL
S.Y. 2006-2007 TO 2007-2008
S.Y.
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Secondary
School-Going Age
Male
Female
3,027
2,788
3,138
2,890
3,253
2,996
3,373
3,106
3,497
3,220
Level
(13-16 Years Old)
Total
Enrollees
5,815
2,534
6,028
2,546
6,249
2,789
6,479
2,819
6,717
3,069
EPR
(%)
43.58%
42.24%
44.63%
43.51%
45.69%
Source: MLUC-TWG
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High EPR can be accounted for the presence of elementary schools in almost all barangay even
in rural areas.
However, School Age Population of children aged 13-16 for secondary level interpolated (using
1990 & 1995 NSO Population), projected (using geometric method) shows a low Enrolment
Participation Rate (EPR) with an average of 43.93 %.
Physical Facilities
TABLE 22 shows Inventory of Facilities available in the elementary level per school and its
present physical condition.
TABLE 22
INVENTORY OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES, PER SCHOOL PER BARANGAY, ELEMENTARY LEVEL
S.Y. 2002-2003
Name of School
Location
Aroroy East Central School
Ambolong
School Site
(has.)
1.6
Balawing Elementary School
Balawing
1.0
Balete Elementary School
Balete
1.1
Bangon Elementary School
Bangon
0.45
Bienvenido R. Bulalacao Memorial School
Panique
1.3
Cabangcalan Elementary School

Capsay Elementary School
Cabangcalan
Capsay
1.0
1.0
Concepcion Elementary School

Jaboyoan Primary School
Lanang Elementary School
Concepcion
Jaboyoan
Lanang
.052
1.0
1.0
Luy-a Elementary School
Luy-a
7.3
Malubi Elementary School

Managa-naga Elementary School
Malubi
Managa-naga
Manamoc Elementary School
Manamoc
1.0
Pangle Elementary School

Pinana-an Elementary School
Pangle
Pinana-an
1.0
1.0
Syndicate Elementary School
Syndicate
1.0
Tinago Elementary School
Tinago
1.0
Rufo C. Pajes Sr. Central School
Puro
1.0
Aroroy West Elementary School
Poblacion
Amoroy Elementary School

Amotag Elementary School
Amoroy
Amotag
0.50
1.0
Bancil Primary School

Bonacan Primary School
Cabas-an
San Agustin
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.452
0.4061
No. of Rooms/
Condition
19 - Needs Repair
16 - Good
9 - New
3 - Dilapidated
2 - New
3 - Needs Repair
3 - Good
2 - Needs Repair
2 - Good
8 - Good
12 - Needs Repair
2 - Needs Repair
4 - Needs Repair
3 - Good
1 - New
4 Good
4 - Good
3 - Needs Repair
1 - Dilapidated
1 - Needs Repair
15 - Good
6 - Needs Repair
2 - Good
3 - Needs Repair
1 - New
3 - Needs Repair
4 - Good
4 - Needs Repair
5 - Dilapidated
1 - Needs Repair
5 - Dilapidated
1 - Good
2 - Needs Repair
2 - Good
9 - Good
13 - Needs Repair
3 - Temporary
13 - Needs Repair
2 - Good
4 - Good
4 - Needs Repair
4 - Temporary
2 - Temporary
2 - Good
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Bugui Primary School
Gumahang
0.50
1 - Minor Repair
Bantolinao Primary School
1.0
1 - Good
Cabas-an Elementary School

Calanay Elementary School
Sitio Bantolinao,
Amotag
Cabas-an
Calanay
Dayhagan Elementary School
Dayhagan
1.0
Gumahang Elementary School
Gumahang
1.0
Ladiawan Primary School
Sitio Ladiawan,
Sawang
Macabug
1.8
1.0
Mariposa Elementary School
Don Pablo dela

Rosa
Mariposa
Mataba Elementary School
Mataba
1.0
Matalang-talang Elementary School
Matalang-talang
1.0
Matongog Elementary School
Matongog
1.0
San Agustin Elementary School
San Agustin
1.5
San Isidro Elementary School
San Isidro
1.9
Sawang Elementary School
Sawang
1.0
Tinigban Elementary School
Tinigban
1.0
Puro
1.75
Macabug Elementary School

Malubago Elementary School
Andres Soriano Junior Memorial School
1.0
0.8465
1.0
2.0
5 - Major Repair
3 - Minor Repair
2 - Major Repair
2 - Temporary
2 - Minor Repair
1 - Good
3 - Temporary
8 - Major Repair
1 - Temporary
4 - Minor Repair
4 - Minor Repair
2 - Good
4 - Minor Repair
5 - Major Repair
1 - Minor Repair
1 - Good
4 - Dilapidated
7 - Minor Repair
3 - Major Repair
2 - Minor Repair
1 - Incomplete
3 - Dilapidated
3 - Major Repair
1 - Good
5 - Major Repair
1 - Incomplete
1 - Minor Repair
4 - Major Repair
3 - Dilapidated
3 - Dilapidated
2 - Major Repair
2 - Minor Repair
6 - Major Repair
3 - Minor Repair
2 - Good
1 - Temporary
12 - Good
Source: DepED, Aroroy

1
Private School
Similarly,
TABLE
23
shows
Inventory of
Facilities
available in
the
secondary
level
per
school and
its present
physical
condition.
TABLE 23
INVENTORY OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES, PER SCHOOL PER BARANGAY,
SECONDARY LEVEL
S.Y. 2007-2008
Name of School
Location
School Site
(has.)
1.4469
1.000
2.000
Aroroy National High School

Luy-a Nationalized High School
Panique National High School
Ambolong
Luy-a
Panique
Puro National High School
Puro
3.3600
Tinigban
0.2781
Puro
1.7500
Tinigban Nationalized High School

1
No. of Rooms/
Condition
31 - Good
8 - Needs Repair
14 - Good
5 - Good
5 - Needs Repair
5 - Needs Repair
10 - Good

1
Private School
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Teacher-Pupil Ratio
TABLE 24 shows the number of enrollees in the elementary level and the corresponding number
of teachers. Basing from the standard Teacher-Pupil Ratio (TPR) of 1:40, only 52.17% or 24 out
of 46 schools were able to meet the standards.
TABLE 24
TEACHER-PUPIL RATIO, TEACHER REQUIREMENT STANDARD
PER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
S.Y. 2007-2008
Name of School*
EAST DISTRICT
Aroroy East C/S
Balawing E/S
Balete E/S
Bangon E/S
B.Bulalacao Mem. E/S
Cabangcalan E/S
Capsay E/Ss
Concepcion E/S
Jaboyo-an P/S
Lanang E/S
Luy-a E/S
Malubi E/S
Managa-naga E/S
Manamoc E/S
Nabongsoran E/S
Pangle E/S
Pinana-an E/S
Syndicate E/S
Tinago E/S
WEST DISTRICT
Rufo Pajes Sr. C/S
Aroroy West E/S
Amoroy E/S
Amotag E/S
Bancil P/S
Bantolinao P/S
Bonacan P/S
Bugui P/S
Location *
Enrolment*
No.of
Teachers*
Teacher Pupil
Ratio
Teacher
Requirement
Based on
Ambolong
Balawing
Balete
Bangon
Panique
Cabangcalan
Capsay
Concepcion
Jaboyo-an
Lanang
Luy-a
Malubi
Managa-naga
Manamoc
Nabongsoran
Pangle
Pinana-an
Syndicate
Tinago
1,564
124
172
172
937
180
395
124
114
135
496
226
178
138
176
117
219
253
216
44
7
7
4
26
3
10
4
3
2
16
5
3
5
6
4
5
5
6
1:35
1:18
1:25
1:43
1:36
1:60
1:40
1:31
1:38
1:68
1:31
1:46
1:60
1:28
1:29
1:30
1:44
1:42
1:36
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
5
Meets Standard
5
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
4
Meets Standard
6
5
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
6
7
Meets Standard
Puro
Poblacion
Amoroy
Amotag
Cabas-an
Amotag
San Agustin
Gumahang
1,226
514
131
328
77
48
79
40
38
16
4
9
2
1
2
1
1:33
1:33
1:33
1:37
1:39
1:48
1:40
1:40
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
2
Meets Standard
Meets Standard

However, for the secondary level, 100% of the schools were able to meet the Teacher-Pupil
Ratio Standard as tabulated in TABLE 21.
TABLE 25
TEACHER-PUPIL RATIO, TEACHER REQUIREMENT STANDARD
PER SECONDARY SCHOOL
S.Y. 2007-2008
Name of School*
Aroroy National High School
Luy-a Nationalized High School
Panique National High School
Puro National High School
Tinigban Nationalized High School
1
Location *
Ambolong
Luy-a
Panique
Puro
Tinigban
Puro
Enrolment*
1879
403
270
443
270
74
No.
of
Teachers*
TeacherPupil
Ratio
73
13
17
17
8
6
1:26
1:31
1:16
1:26
1:24
1:13
Teacher
Requirement
Based on
Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
Meets Standard
* Source: DepEd, Aroroy

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FIGURE 44
LOCATION AND NAME OF

PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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10. Labor and/or Employment, Income

Commercial activities in the locality are mainly confined to minor trade and service exchange.
This could be attributed to the existence of some basic infrastructure utilities, to include: power,
water, transportation and communication. Manufactured goods usually come from Masbate
proper, Pilar, Legazpi City, Lucena City, Cebu City. The municipal port is the usual access for the
cargoes. Meanwhile, most agricultural products come from neighboring rural barangay.
The commercial area stretches from the Port Area to Barangay Poblacion and portion of
Barangay Baga-uma, where the commercial district including the market establishment is
located. Typical to a developing locality, the structures for most business are of mixed type of
commercial-residential uses. There is a wet market that caters to the daily food requirements of
the populace and dry goods stall for basic clothing (garments and RTWs). Likewise in the large
barangay of Puro, Bangon, Panique, Luy-a, Nabongsuran, Syndicate and Malubi are local flea
market (talipapa) that serve their daily needs. Officially, there are two (2) Barangay Bagsakan
that serves as additional host for display of some farm-produce, located at Barangay Poblacion
and Barangay Bangon.
Most of the business concerns of the Poblacion are on the wholesale-retail trade of goods.
Minor service centers also exist such as restaurants, vulcanizing/welding shops, clinic, beauty
parlors, barbershops, videoke houses, cable TV network, videotape rental outlets, watch repair
shops, drugstores, gasoline station, funeral parlor, pawnshops and convenience stores.
11. Religion and/or Ethnic Groups
In terms of religious affiliation, the people of Aroroy by and large, are still Roman Catholics by
faith. Different beliefs dogma, faith or creed exists and practice by and among its populace
includes: Iglesia Ni Cristo, Love of Christ, Baptist Church, Good News Christian Church, Assembly
of God, Church of Christ, Jesus is Miracle Crusade, Jesus is Lord Fellowship, Ang Dating Daan,
Gospel of Christ, Light House Church, Sabatarian Church (Sabadista), Jehovahs Witnesses,
Philippine Benevolent Missionary Association (PBMA), Rizalista, Suga Sa Tulo-uhan, Maranatha,
Mormons (Church of Latter Day Saints), APO Congregation, Islam, among others.
12. Dialects
In Censal Year 1995, mother tongue for the entire Municipality of Aroroy is dominantly
Masbateo (Minasbate). This shows that the ethnic origin of the population is intact as
corroborated by the migration pattern data. Other mother tongues merely constitute the
minority 3.13%.
Minasbate is a derivative of the dialects composed of the dialects of Bicol, Waray, Ilonggo and
Cebuano. Although each of those dialects becomes the spoken language to a particular
locality, generally, it is observed that the dialect is influenced by the proximity of the area to a
certain province. Masbate, being an island-province is surrounded by other provinces too. Thus,
municipalities far below south (facing Cebu Island) is Cebuano-speaking; municipalities facing
northeast side (Samar Island) speaks Waray; municipalities facing southwest (Panay Island)
speaks Ilonggo; and municipalities facing northwest (Romblon Island and Bicol mainland) is
influenced by Tagalog-Bisaya combination and Bicol dialects.
The national language (Filipino, or Tagalog as commonly referred to) is widely used, and a good
number of the people are English proficient and understand well to any given language.
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HEALTH, SANITATION AND MEDICAL CARE

Health Indicators
Mortality/Morbidity.
TABLE 26 and TABLE 27 indicate
Leading Causes of Mortality and
Morbidity for all ages for the year 2009,
respectively.
Likewise, TABLE 28 also indicates
MHOs report on Leading Causes of
Infant Deaths and Maternal Deaths for
the year 2009.
TABLE 28
LEADING CAUSES OF INFANT DEATHS
2009
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CAUSES
T/C (To
Consider)
SEPTICEMIA
ACUTE
RESPIRATORY
DISTRESS
SYNDROME
T/C (To
Consider)
PREMATURITY
CONGENITAL
HEART
DISEASE
PNEUMONIA
T/C (To
Consider)
CONGENITAL
HYDROCEPHAL
US
NUMBER
21
RATE
35.5
11
18.6
CAUSES
1. PULMONARY
TUBERCULOSIS
2. MASSIVE BLEEDING
Secondary To Gunshot &
Incised Wound
3. T/C (To Consider)
CARDIOVASCULAR
ACCIDENT
SEPTICEMIA
5. CANCER, All Causes
CONGESTIVE HEART
FAILURE
7. PNEUMONIA
8. HEPATIC CIRRHOSIS
9. MYOCARDIAL
INFARCTION
10.MATERNAL DEATH
10. STATUS ASTHMATICUS
NUMBER
18
RATE
2.54
18
2.54
15
2.11
1.12
7
6
.98
.84
6
6
6
.84
.84
.84
5
5
.70
.70
Source: MHO, Aroroy
13.5
10.1
4
2
6.7
3.3
Source: MHO, Aroroy
TABLE 29
LEADING CAUSES OF MATERNAL DEATHS
2009
CAUSES
1. POSTPARTUM
BLEEDING DUE
TO PLACENTAL
RETENTION
2. ACRETTA
3. HYPERTENSION,
ECCLAMPTIC
TABLE 26
LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY
2009
NUMBER
3
RATE
1.66
1
1
.55
.55
TABLE 27
LEADING CAUSES OF MORBIDITY
2009
CAUSES
1. ACUTE RESPIRATORY
INFECTIONS, Cough &
Colds
2. BRONCHITIS
3. DIARRHEA/ACUTE
GASTROENTERITIS
4. VIRAL INFECTION
5. HYPERTENSION
6. PNEUMONIA
7. IRON DEFECIENCY
ANEMIA
8. PARASITISM
9. SKIN INFECTION
10.PULMONARY
TUBERCULOSIS
NUMBER
990
RATE
139.7
954
734
134.6
103.6
417
355
332
259
58.8
50
46.8
36.5
195
187
177
27.5
26
25
Source: MHO, Aroroy
Source: MHO, Aroroy
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Malnutrition
Another health indicator, which is malnutrition
tabulated in TABLE 30, indicates a considerably high
percentage. Total Malnutrition Rate (TMR) for the
whole municipality is 37.14% i.e., for every 100
children, 37 are malnourished.
TABLE 30
MALNUTRITION
YEAR 2008
1st Degree
Number
%
3175
24.80%
nd
2 Degree
Number
%
1276
9.90%
rd
3 Degree
Number
%
295
2.30%
TOTAL
Number
%
4746
37.14%
Source: MHO, Aroroy
TABLE 31
DATA ABOUT AROROY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
YEAR 2008
Description
Category
Bed Capacity
Service
Capability
Personnel
Capacity / Capability
: Primary
: 10
: Medical, Dental, Nursing
Laboratory, Pharmacy
: (2) Medical Officer
(4) Nurses
(4) Nursing Attendant
(1) Medical Technologist
(1) Pharmacist
(1) Dentist
(1) Administrative Officer
(1) Senior Bookkeeper
(1) Cook
(2) Watchmen
(2) Utility Worker
(1) Laundry Worker
(4) Casuals (Watchmen, Office of
the Provincial GovernorDetailed)
Health Facilities/Personnel
The municipality has 1 hospital, which
is the Aroroy Municipal Hospital,
government-owned, located at
Barangay Jaboyo-an about 4
kilometers away from Poblacion.
TABLE 31 tabulates baseline data of
the hospitals capacity, facilities and
personnel.
Source: Aroroy Municipal Hospital
There is also 1 Municipal Health Center located

at Poblacion with the following service capacity
and personnel (please refer to TABLE 32).
Aside from the municipal hospital and
municipal health center, there are also 16
Barangay Health Stations with 28 Barangay
Health Workers (BHWs) to augment the needs
of the constituents for the nutrition, sanitation
and health programs of 41 barangay.
TABLE 32
DATA ABOUT MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTER
YEAR 2009
Description
Service
Capability
Personnel
: Medical, Dental, Nursing
Laboratory
: (1) Physician
(2) Nurses
(1) Medical Technologist
(1) Dentist (PHO-Detailed)
(1) Utility Worker
(4) Casual (Nurses)
Source: MHO, Aroroy
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ROADS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION

Roads
The town
TABLE 33
INVENTORY OF ROADS
center is
accessible
ROAD NAME AND ADMINISTRATIVE
LENGTH
WIDTH
ROAD SURFACE (L)
by two (2)
CLASSIFICATION
(km)
(M)
CONCRETE
GRAVEL/
passable
EARTHFILL
land-based
A. NATIONAL
Aroroy-Baleno-Masbate Road Junction
15.00
20
0
15.00
routes: the
Aroroy- Managa-naga-Crossing Mandaon-Crossing
28.00
20
2.50
25.50
AroroyMilagros-Masbate Road Junction
B. PROVINCIAL
BalenoLanang Junction
3.40
15
0
3.40
Masbate
Syndicate-Siwayan Junction
5.00
15
0
5.00
Cabangcalan
7.00
15
0
7.00
Road
C. MUNICIPAL
Junction in
Sta. Maria
.30
10
.30
0
San Vicente
.30
10
.30
0
the
Don Pablo dela Rosa
.50
10
.50
0
eastern
Nazareno
.10
10
.10
0
Inopia
.50
10
.50
0
part and
Celso Fabon
.10
10
.10
0
the
San Jose
.30
10
.30
0
Chavez
.45
10
.15
.30
AroroyGregorio Cordero (formerly Apalit)
.45
10
.45
0
ManagaD. BARANGAY
nagaBangon-Syndicate-Pinana-an
5.50
10
0
5.50
Puro-Amoroy
2.00
10
0
2.00
Crossing
Luy-a-Concepcion-Balete
4.00
10
0
4.00
MandaonMalubi-Cabangcalan-Calanay
20.00
10
0
20.00
Panique-Capsay
4.50
10
0
4.50
Crossing
Dayhagan-San Agustin
5.00
10
0
5.00
MilagrosT O T A L
102.40
235
5.20
97.20
Masbate
Road
Junction in the southern area service routes. These roads, features an almost-complete concrete
pavement are very much passable and the travelling public could avail of the regular commercial trips
available in buses, jeepneys and air-conditioned PUVs.
Total road length inclusive of national, provincial, municipal and barangay linkages is 102.40 kilometers.
Road widths are within the standards though there is the absence of sidewalks and drainage canals.
Traffic is still a remote problem, and incidence of road accidents is at a very minimum level. Bridges are
passable and serviceable, though some bridges as means of access for some barangay are still made of
wood and timber materials.
The transportation system in the locality is sufficient though there is much room for improvement which
could then contribute to hasten the development and progress of the area.
In summary, based from TABLE 33 municipal roads rate only an average of 0.33 km/sq km (municipal
roads-2.52 km; urban area-7.67 sq km). Likewise, rural roads rate only an average of 0.25 km/sq km
(rural roads-16.06 km; rural area-455.36 sq km); standard ratio of roads per total area of land is 1 km/sq
km.
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TABLE 34
ROAD INVENTORY/CLASSIFICATION, CULVERT & BRIDGES INVENTORY
Road Name
Road
Classification
Length
(Km)
Aroroy-Baleno Road
Aroroy-Mandaon Road
Siwayan-Syndicate-Pinana-an Rd.
Amoroy Road
Capsay Road
Lanang Road
Concepcion-Balete Road
Malubi-Cabangcalan-Calanay Rd.
Cabangcalan Road
Cabas-an Road
Dayhagan Road
San Agustin Road
Don Pablo dela Rosa Road
Manamoc Road
G.Cordero St. Road (Apalit St.)
Chavez St. Road
San Jose St. Road
Celso Fabon St. Road
Sta. Maria St. Road
San Vicente St. Road
Don Pablo dela Rosa St. Road
Nazareno St. Road
Inopia St. Road
National Road
National Road
Provincial Road
Barangay Road
Provincial Road
Provincial Road
Barangay Road
Provincial Road
Barangay Road
Barangay Road
Barangay Road
Barangay Road
Barangay Road
Barangay Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
Municipal Road
6.35
27.30
9.05
2.60
2.20
1.35
4.70
24.80
3.00
4.50
4.50
3.30
16.30
6.10
0.33
0.31
0.30
0.18
0.30
0.25
0.25
0.10
0.50
Width
(M)
Surface Type
Gravel
20.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
15.00
15.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
5%
Earth
73%
51%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Concrete
27%
44%
No. of
Culverts
No. of
Bridges
17
2
0
43
3
1
4
3
2
10
1
1
1
2
20
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
11
2
1
2
3
1
4
3
1
1
1
Source: Municipal Engineering Office

TABLE 35
EXISTING BRIDGES, LOCATION,
AND TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED
BRIDGE/
LOCATION
Managa-naga
Malubi
Luy-a
Ambolong
Poblacion
Baga-uma
Capsay
Balete
Concepcion
Jaboyo-an
Tinago
San Agustin
Calanay
TYPE OF BRIDGE
WOOD &
CONCRETE
BAILEY
TIMBER
2
1
0
2
3
0
4
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
6
1
0
6
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
TABLE 36
BRIDGES BY TYPE OF ADMINISTRATION
TYPE OF
ADMINISTRATION
National
Provincial
Municipal
Barangay
NUMBER
LENGTH
3
0
3
3
50
33.5
36
PERCENT
TO
TOTAL
42
0
28
30


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Transportation
The Municipality of Aroroy could be
reached from mainland Bicol
through the sea route from Pilar
Port in the Province of Sorsogon.
Even
those
from
other
municipalities of the island province
of Masbate prefer this way due to
shortened sea navigational hours
and proximity of the Sorsogon
towns to Legazpi City, being the seat
of Bicols main business and
institutional components. The trip
is serviced regularly on a day-to-day
basis, thus its entry to the region is
very accessible.
The Municipality of Aroroy, with its
strategic location for business and
tourism, can easily be reached from
Manila, Cebu and Bicol Mainland.
TABLE 37
ACCESSIBILITY OF POBLACION TO AND FROM OTHER BARANGAY
BARANGAY
POPULATION
SERVED
Poblacion *
Ambolong *
Baga-uma *
Jaboyo-an **
Talabaan **
Amoroy
3,413
3,189
2,177
1,544
832
499
Amotag
1,482
DISTANCE
FROM
POBLACION
4.0 kms.
2.0 kms.
7.0 kms.
90 n.m.
MEANS OF
TRANSPORTATION
PUB. PUJ, Tricycle

PUB. PUJ, Tricycle
PUJ, Tricycle, Motor
Boat
Motorboat
Balawing
786
10.0 kms.
Motorboat
Balete
667
23.0 kms.
PUJ
Bangon
Cabangcalan
1,797
929
3.0 kms.
PUJ, PUB, Tricycle
22.0 kms.
PUJ
Cabas-an
1,417
50.0 kms.
PUJ, then hiking
Calanay
1,243
70.0 n.m.
PUJ, Motor Boat
Capsay
Concepcion
1,485
683
17.0 kms.
18 0 kms.
18.0
PUJ
PUJ
Dayhagan
952
80.2 n.m.
PUJ, Motor Boat
Don Pablo dela Rosa
1,542
13.0 n.m.
Motor Boat
Gumahang
2,788
30.0 n.m.
Motor Boat
671
13.0 kms.
PUJ
Lanang
Land Transportation
Luy-a
2,079
17.0 kms.
PUB, PUJ
Municipal streets surrounding and
Macabug
993
32.0 kms.
PUB
intersecting the Poblacion are
Malubi
976
18.0 kms.
PUB, PUJ
concrete. Barangay accessibility is
Managa-naga
1,175
26.0 kms.
PUB, PUJ
normal through the operation of
Manamoc
657
42.0 kms.
PUB
multi-cab for those with road Mariposa
1,104
10.0 n.m.
PUB, Hiking
Mataba
3,243
60.0 n.m.
PUB, Motor Boat
openings and public utility boats
Matalang-talang
1,824
12.0 n.m.
Motor Boat
for remote rural areas. Tricycles
Matongog
2,789
45.0 n.m.
Motor Boat
are available for some special
Nabongsoran
914
21.0 kms.
PUB, PUJ
trips and regular trips, which
Pangle
684
23.0 kms.
Hiking
extends up to other neighboring
Panique
4,411
9.0 kms.
PUB, PUJ, Tricycle
923
7.0 kms.
PUJ
towns (like Baleno). Similarly, Pinana-an
Puro
7,386
6.0
kms.
PUB, PUJ, Tricycle
pedicabs (padyak) have been the
San Agustin
1,930
4.0 n.m.
PUJ, Motor Boat
preferred and prevalent mode of
San Isidro
989
15.5 kms.
Motor Boat
transportation exclusive within Sawang
1,342
20.0 kms.
Motor Boat
Syndicate
1,769
7.0 kms.
PUJ, Tricycle
the
town
center.
Private
Talib
1,209
18.0 n.m.
Motor Boat
motorcycles are common due to
Tigbao
2,307
17.5 n.m.
Motor Boat
its ability to transport individuals
Tinago
984
4.0 kms.
PUB, PUJ, Tricycle
Tinigban
2,389
65.0
n.m.
PUB, Motor Boat
through rugged terrain that
Source: MPDO, Aroroy * Urban ** Urbanizable
cannot be reached by public utility
vehicles. The operation of habalhabal (single-motorcycles) is an additional travelling option which could traverse all passable and
even non-passable routes.
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Ordinary and Air-conditioned buses
ply the Aroroy-Masbate route (via
Baleno), while there is also an
available ordinary bus plying the
Aroroy-Masbate
route
(via
Mandaon). Air-conditioned Filcab
Express also plies a regular AroroyMasbate route (via Baleno).
TABLE 38
INVENTORY OF LAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Type of Land
Transportation
Services
PUB (Ordinary)
No.
of
Units
15
PUB (Aircon)
PUJ (Ordinary)
1
15
Filcab Express
(Air-con)
Multi-cab (Ordinary)
Tricycles
Motorcycle (For Hire)
9
5
45
180
Route
Masbate (via Baleno), Mandaon
Cabas-an, Macabug, Dayhagan,
Calanay, Tinigban
Masbate, Panique
Panique, Balete, Lanang, Capsay,
Pinana-an, Syndicate, Malubi
Masbate
Puro, Panique
Any Point in Centro Aroroy, Baleno
Any Point in Town and other
municipalities
Source: Office of the Economic Enterprise

Water Transportation
The Municipality of Aror oy has por t infrastr ucture which features Roll On-Roll Off (RORO)
Facilities and included in the Eastern Nau tical Highway for Strong Republic Nauti cal
Highway (SRNH) which makes the muni cipality a ga teway to Visayas Region, via P ort
of Esperan za ( Masba te) to Bogo (Cebu Pr ovince).
Although the re are no large commercial vessels that are presently u tilizing the por t
facility, i t caters mostly to some cargoes v essels which are inte r-island a nd boa ts
which are locally-based. The port is equipped with a ports management office, comfort rooms
and passengers waiting area. The LGU is presently responsible for the operation and maintenance
through the Port Management Office (PMO).
Aside from the port facility at Poblacion, there are three (3) more causeways constructed and owned
by some firms for their private use. Two (2) are owned by Crown-B Agro Development & Management
Corporation located at Barangay Dayhagan and Don Pablo dela Rosa which can both accommodate
small to medium sea crafts and one (1) owned by FILMINERA Resources Corporation located at
Barangay Puro.
Air Transportation
There are at least two (2) airstrips in the municipality, both constructed and owned by private firms -one (1) by FILMINERA Resources Corporation located at Barangay Amoroy and the other is by CrownB Agro Development and Management Corporation located at Barangay Calanay. Both can
accommodate small aircrafts.
Accessibility
From Manila, it can be reached via 1-hour air flight on a commercial plane from Manila, which
lands Masbate Airport daily. Two passenger ships from Manila also anchor Masbate Port twice a
week. RORO Bus has a daily trip from Metro Manila (Pasay, Cubao) terminal, with approximately 12
hours travel to Pilar (Sorsogon), then to Masbate City and to Aroroy.
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From Cebu, large sea vessels (M/V Trans-Asia)
anchors Masbate Port 3 times a week with
travel time to and from Cebu of about 12 hours;
large sea vessels (M/V Rosalia) anchors
Cataingan 3 times a week with travel time to
and from Cebu of about 9 hours then travel
overland to Masbate City, then to Aroroy;
RORO Bus has a daily trip from Cebu City, via
Bogo City, with approximately 9 hours sea travel
to Cataingan, then to Masbate City and to
Aroroy.
From Panay Island, outrigger vessels anchors
Mandaon Port 3 times a week with travel time
to and from Mandaon of about 7 hours; then
land trip to Aroroy.
The PORT OF ARORO Y, a feeder port on which

operation, management and maintenance was
turned over by DOTC thru PMO-Ports to LGU Aroroy by
virtue of a memorandum of agreement signed on 18
February 2003, is the latest addition to the chain of
ports under SRNH Eastern Nautical Highway.
DIST ANC E
By land to Masbate City
via Baleno
via Crossing Mandaon
By sea to Pilar
By sea to Lucena City
By sea to Masbate City
By sea to Cebu City
- 56 kms.
- 72 kms.
- 30 nautical miles
- 128 nautical miles
- 19 nautical miles
- 180 nautical miles
PORT F ACILIT IES

R.C. Ramp
R.C. Platform
Back-up Area 1
Back-up Area 2
- 9 m. x 11 m.
- 48 m. x 11 m.
- 92.7 m. x 55.85 m
(5,177.295 sq.m.)
- 36.6 m x 40.2 m
(1,471.32 sq.m.)
From Bicol (mainland), it can be reached

directly via outrigger vessels via Pilar Port,
Sorsogon, with a travel time of about 3 hours.
From Masbate City, via Aroroy-Baleno-Masbate
Road Junction and Aroroy-Managa-nagaCrossing Mandaon-Crossing Milagros-Masbate
Road Junction, either by PUJ, PUB or airconditioned Filcab Express with travel time of
approximately 2 hours.
ARORO Y EXPANSIO N PROJECT

Approved Budget
- PhP 93,254,133.20
Total Project Cost
- PhP 110,383,441.80
Date Completed
- 18 August 2008
PORT SERVICES/F ACILITIES
Passengers Waiting Shed

Passenger Terminal Building - 5.0 m x 10.0 m
PPA Field Office - 6 m x 10 m
Cargo Handling Contractor
Provided by Jazul Stevedoring and Arrastre, Inc.

(JASAI), an LGUaccredited CHO
Pilotage Services
Compulsory for all vessels & provided by the Bicol

Maritime Pilotage District Associates Company
CY 2008 PORT STAT ISTIC S
Shipcallls
Cargo
Passengers
Total
Total
In
Out
Total
Disembarked
Embarked
1,470
75,960
41,760
34,200
108,000
48,000
60,000
Source: PMO-Legazpi
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TABLE 39 presents the Water Transportation Services available, their trip route and capacity.
TABLE 39
INVENTORY OF WATER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Type of Marine Transport
Facilities
Location / Trip Route
Condition
of
Facilities
Capacity of Facility
MARINA
I. Domestic Shipping
A. Cargoes
1. M/B Royal Orient
2. M/B Royal Express
3. M/B Bon Voyage
4. M/B Sto. Nio Delmar
5. M/B Arayat
B. Passenger / Cargo
1. M/B Sirakan
2. M/B Edcel-Ann
Pilar-Aroroy (Vice Versa)

Lucena, Aroroy-Mbt. (Vice Versa)
RFS *
RFS
RFS
RFS
RFS
38.86 GRT 26.46 NT

34.79 GRT 23.66 NT
17.49 GRT 11.86 NT
9.11 GRT 6.19 NT
33.64 GRT 22.90 NT
Source: Coastguard Aroroy

Date sourced from SEP
Aroroy-Pilar (Vice Versa)

Aroroy-Pilar (Vice Versa)
RFS
RFS
No data
No data
* Ready for Sea
FIGURE 45
TRANSPORTATION MAP
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Communication
The communication systems of the municipality could be detailed as good enough for the present
situation in the urban barangay and quite difficult for those in the rural area.
Postal Services
There is only
TABLE 40
POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE
1
Postal
Service
Office in the
Description
municipality
Average Volume of Letters
located at
per Year
Average Amount of Postal
Poblacion.
Money Order
This office
Service Capability
covers mail
and package
Facilities
Personnel
distribution
(for
both
Source: Postal Service Office, Aroroy
local
and Data sourced from SEP
international) and postal money order.
TABLE 41
POSTAL SERVICES FACILITIES
Capacity/Capability
POSTAL FACILITY
NUMBER
1. Post Office
2. Mail Distribution Center
3. Mail Boxes
4. Money Order Machine
5. Stamping Machine
6. Postal Stations/Circuits
7. Mail Transport Vehicle
1
1
None
None
None
None
None
: 20,000
: PhP 480,000.00
: Mail Distribution
Package Distribution
Money Order
: (1) Typewriter
: (1) Postmaster
(1) Postman
Source: Post Office, Aroroy

The postal services which has only two (2) service letter carriers cater regularly only to the Poblacion
while those in the rural areas has to wait for its authorized representative to act as carrier in mailing
or receiving letters, with the Postal Office as the drop area.
Telegram System
There is only 1 telegram station in the
municipality also located at Poblacion,
which is the Telecommunications
Office. It is a government-owned
station under the Department of
Transportation and Communication
(DOTC). TABLE 42 tabulates its service
capability, facilities and number of
personnel.
TABLE 42
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Description
Average Volume of
Telegrams per Year
Service Capability
Facilities
Personnel
: 3,963
: Full Rate Telegrams Telegraphic Transfer
Social Telegrams
: Radio Transceiver (icomic M700 ty)
Power Supply
Antenna for Radio Transceiver
Telephone Handset
Telephone Booths
Antenna Tower for Telephone
Safety Vault
: (1) Officer In-charge
(1) Messenger
Source: Telecom Office, Aroroy

Telephone System
In the latter part of the 90s, there are about six (6) public calling offices that have operated in the
municipality (these are: 1-Bayantel, 2-PTT, 2-Smart Call and 1-MABUTI [Masbate-Burias-Ticao]. All of
which offered long distance calls (national and international), faxgram and moneygram.
Add to this, there were households which opt for the use Satellite Telephones (using phone cards) but
because of its high cost of maintenance, only few are able to afford it, thus it did not gained a wideacceptance level from users.
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With the full-operation of FRC (a private mining firm) it provided though its own landline-based
telephone system, exclusive within and around its offices located in Barangay Puro.
Public-calling offices (PCOs) have ceased its operation with the entry of mobile-phone providers.
Mobile phone (cellular phones) coverage however is not sufficient to cater to the entire municipalitys
demand. Cell-site towers are limited to some highly-developed locality, thus depriving other rural
areas with commercial-services for cellular phones. SMART Telecommunications, Inc. and GLOBE
Telecom, Inc. are the two (2) existing service providers. SMART has one (1) cell-site tower in Mount
Pajo (Barangay Ambolong) and GLOBE has one (1) cell-site tower in Barangay Poblacion. With the
current innovations in communication industry, it gained widest acceptance from the subscribers.
Two-Way Radio
The LGU used to have a two-way radio with its base located at the Municipal Hall and has a coverage
municipal-wide (all 41 barangay). The prominence of two-way subsided by the entry of cellular
phones. Presently, two-way band and radio transceivers are for private usage, specifically the security
conscious and the much affluent.
Media Communication
Meanwhile, broadcast media through radio has been the perennial connectivity of the populacewith
Amplitude Modulation (AM) covering stations from Masbate, Manila, Samar Island, Panay Island and
Mainland Bicol and Frequency Modulation (FM) from neighboring islands of Mainland Bicol.
Television cables have been the prime source for connection to Manila-based stations. Print media has
scarcity of supply--newspaper of national circulation is not supplied directly in the municipality (one
has to go to the capital city to access the same); as compared with local-based circulation which has
regular supply.
Others
Webcast information is accessible with the
presence of private internet providers, while
broadband can still be accessed subject to
availability of signal from source-provider which
is dependent from cell-site tower also.
Innovations introduced by the more enterprising
entity were developed, specifically the so-called
Padala Express. The M. Lhuillier and Cebuana
Lhuillier, though operates mainly as pawnshops
provides money transfer which caters to both
domestic and foreign market.
TABLE 43
OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AVAILABLE
NAME OF FIRM
NBB Cable TV
M. Lhuillier
Cebuana Lhuillier
AMA Internet Shop

Dot Net
NATURE
Satellite Cable Network
Operation at town center only
Cash-Relay services to and
from Aroroy
Anywhere in the Philippines
and in the world (subject to
availability of branch
locations)
Internet provider

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SOCIAL SERVICES
Housing
The municipality has one (1) housing project situated at Sitio Lubigan, Barangay Ambolong. This project
is a PhP 15-million grant from the National Housing Authority (NHA) with its site as the LGUs
counterpart. It is a 7.1591-hectare resettlement area with total site coverage of 21.3 hectares. It has a
total of four-hundred forty five (445) residential lots with an average lot area of 80 sq. m. each.
With the LGUs aim to relocate the urban poor and informal settlers specifically those residing at
government reserve lands and most especially those residing at the danger zone, it committed to
donate portion of the area for such settlement. In partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK), as initiated by
religious group Couples for Christ (CFC) and its family ministries, including other supports, it paves way
for construction of at least fifty-five (55) housing unit, made possible by voluntary services from the
beneficiaries themselves. To which additional units are still in the offing.
Within the site, the LGU is currently devising some mechanism to allow housing units exclusive for the
LGU employees. The site also hosts for the LGUs initiatives on agricultural advancement (greenhouse, tree
planting site), childrens playground and ecological park.
Other Services & Facilities
The delivery of social welfare services is administered by the LGU through the Municipal Social Welfare
and Development Office (MSWDO). Various functions are being acted by the LGU for the clientele, to
include: Day Care Services, Assistance to Individual in Crisis, Emergency Shelter/Assistance, Social
Services for Women, Social Preparation, Livelihood Capital Assistance, Especial Social Services For
Children With Special Needs for Youth, Referral Services to Other Institution, Marriage Counseling,
Family Enrichment & Family Counseling, among others. The diverse function of social welfare concerns
to address the needs of the socially disadvantaged in the society. Such concern is limited in focus caused
by imminent and less expensive endeavors due to unavailability or lack of much needed funds which
primary engaged as a result of the devolution scheme of the Local Government Code of 1991, wherein
the burden of appropriating funds is now lodged with the LGUs.
In the municipality, almost all barangay have day care centers supervised by their respective barangay
day care worker (DCWs) which mainly cater to children aged 0-6 wherein care and feeding programs are
undertaken and maintained. Establishment of Day Care Centers has been intensified specifically when
the LGU availed and become project-recipient in the implementation of KALAHI-CIDSS Program. Design
incorporated were duplex buildings serving as DCCs and Barangay Health Centers. With the
effectiveness of the program, the municipality availed the project in its entire three (3) cycle project run.
Other projects were also identified, such as water system, irrigation system, electrification and road
opening and rehabilitation. With the performance of the municipality, taking into consideration other
factors vital to the implementation, foremost of which is the cost-sharing scheme, which the LGU
delivers with passing color; another project was availed by the LGU.
The AECID-PODER was instrumental for the entry of similar infrastructure projects for the municipality,
but with additional component of poverty-alleviation scheme via the 4Ps (Pantawid sa Pamilyang
Pilipino Program) where cash allocation have been considered. Meanwhile, much of social welfare
services are concentrated on consultative-advisory concerns like family life education, family planning
assistance and marriage counseling.
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This is a very practical way of preventive measure to hopefully lessen would be more serious cases of
social problems. Other programs include self-employment assistance to needy families and aid to
victims of natural and man-made disasters. With the identification of Masbate Province as one of
impoverished areas in the Philippines, it was backed-up by programs under the Social Reform Agenda
(SRA). This means that greater attention and funds to this sector is needed as great numbers of people
are impoverished and socially deprived.
FIGURE 46
LOCATION OF SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES
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PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
OF MLGU COUNTERPART FROM 20 % EDF
TO KALAHI-CIDDS: KKB PROJECT IN 33 BARANGAY
Barangay
TALIB
TINIGBAN
CABANGCALAN
PINANA-AN
CONCEPCION
CAPSAY
Name of SubProject
TRAINING
CENTER
TRAINING
CENTER
TRAINING
CENTER
ROAD
CONCRETING
ROAD
CONCRETING
ROAD
CONCRETING
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
948,135.24
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
93,237.83
983,196.00
97,432.92
989,472.78
98,054.95
540,823.60
53,594.63
143,352.13
71,030.08
552,478.48
54,749.62
Date Started
March21,
2009
March 30,
2009
March 27,
2009
March 21,
2009
March 23,
2009
April 06, 2009
Date of
completion
Physical
Status
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
End of May
(2009)
Mid of April
(2009)
End of April
(2009)
End of May
(2009)
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
CABANGCALAN
TINIGBAN
TALIB
PINANA-AN
Barangay
LANANG
SAWANG
SAN AGUSTIN
CONCEPCION
Name of SubProject
WATER
SYSTEM
WATER
SYSTEM
WATER
SYSTEM
CAPSAY
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
890,932.88
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
88,289.82
908,760.63
90,056.52
746,755.63
74,002.12
Date Started
March 28,
2009
March 21,
2009
April 07, 2009
SAWANG
Date of
completion
Physical
Status
Mid of June
Completed
Mid of June
Completed
Mid of June
Completed
SAN AGUSTIN
LANANG
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Barangay
Name of SubProject
TALABAAN
PATH WAY
SAN ISIDRO
PATH WAY W/
FOOTBRIDGE
DRAINAGE
CANAL
SCHOOL
BUILDING
SCHOOL
BUILDING
AMBOLONG
MATALANGTALANG
BALAWING
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
678,852.06
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
67,273.00
677,715.35
67,160.35
1,281,993.9
4
893,904.94
127,043.26
88,584.35
March 27,
2009
April 27, 2009
946,005.55
93,747.42
April 14, 2009
TALABA-AN
Date Started
March 23,
2009
April 01, 2009
SYNDICATE
DAYHAGAN
CABAS-AN
SYNDICATE
Physical
Status
End of May
(2009)
End of May
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Completed
SAN ISIDRO
Name of SubProject
DAY CARE
CENTER
CRAB
PROCESSING
HEALTH
CENTER
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
AMBOLONG
BALAWING
MATALANG-TALANG
Barangay
Date of
completion
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
860,135.24
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
85,237.83
967,433.06
95,870.85
1,013,059.0
8
100,392.31
Date Started
March 21,
2009
April 01, 2009
DAYHAGAN
March 27,
2009
Date of
completion
Physical
Status
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Completed
Completed
Completed
CABAS-AN
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Barangay
MANAGA-NAGA
NABONGSORAN
TIGBAO
POBLACION
BALETE
Name of SubProject
HEALTH
CENTER
HEALTH
CENTER
SCHOOL
BUILDING
BRIDGE
HEALTH
CENTER
TRAINING
CENTER
PURO
MANAGA-NAGA
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
953,693.50
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
94,509.28
996,352.88
98,736.75
911,421.38
90,320.19
1,211,904.3
6
916,238.00
120,097.50
905,813.04
89,764.42
GUMAHANG
BAGA - UMA
MALUBI
GUMAHANG
April 01, 2009

March 27,
2009
March 27,
2009
April 05, 2009
March 21,
2009
March 26,
2009
NABONGSORAN
POBLACION
Barangay
90,797.51
Date Started
Date of
completion
Physical
Status
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
End of May
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Completed
WATER
SYSTEM
PATH WAY
HEALTH
CENTER
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
1,688,937.9
4
756,674.50
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
167,370.67
916,749.09
90,848.16
BAGA-UMA
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
TIGBAO
BALETE
Name of SubProject
Completed
74,985.06
PURO
Date Started
Date of
completion
Physical
Status
March 27,
2009
March 30,
2009
March 21,
2009
Mid of June
(2009)
End of April
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Completed
Completed
Completed
MALUBI
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Barangay
TINAGO
CALANAY
MARIPOSA
AMOTAG
Name of SubProject
TRAINING
CENTER
HEALTH
CENTER
SCHOOL
BUILDING
HEALTH
CENTER
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
917,488.79
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
90,921.46
935,642.69
92,720.48
932,640.53
92,422.97
963,445.59
95,475.70
Date Started
March 26,
2009
March 31,
2009
March 25,
2009
April 02, 2009
TINAGO
Barangay
MANAMOC
MATONGOG
MACABUG
ROAD
CONCRETING
PATH WAY
WATER
SYSTEM
MANAMOC
Physical
Status
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
CALANAY
MARIPOSA
Name of SubProject
Date of
completion
AMOTAG
Total
Approved
SubProject
Cost
680,1010.7
3
544,900.50
Amount
MLGU
counterpart
from 20 %
EDF
67,396.83
712,548.45
70,612.25
53,998.64
Date Started
Date of
completion
Physical
Status
March 22,
2009
March 22,
2009
March 27,
2009
Mid of May
(2009)
End of April
(2009)
Mid of June
(2009)
Completed
MATONGOG
Completed
Completed
MACABUG
THE REPORT IS BASED ON THE LATEST IMPLEMENTATION OF KALAHI-CIDSS IN

ST
ND
THE MUNICIPALITY. THE 1 & 2 CYCLES PROJECTS WERE NOT GENERATED.
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Water
The town center currently enjoys a Level III water system, the source of which is the Bangon Spring
located at Barangay Bangon about 6 kilometer south of Poblacion. This system, run and managed by
the Aroroy Water District, has a discharge capacity of 1.5 liters per second and supplies 80% of the
households of Barangay Poblacion, Ambolong and Baga-uma, with expansion to Talaba-an and
Bangon.
There are also 24 other barangay which depend on developed spring, source of which are usually
from their own barangay, mostly due to the KALAHI-CIDSS Projects. All barangay with water system
(except that of Bangon Spring) are run and managed by their respective Barangay Waterworks and
Sanitation Associations (BAWASAs) whose members are composed of the residents and users of these
facilities.
With the completion of Expansion of Bangon Spring on July of 2004, area coverage for the water
services expanded and benefitted an additional 999 households within Barangay Ambolong, Bagauma, Puro, Tinago and Jaboyo-an. It is a 32.236 million-peso project, PhP 23.846 million of which is a
loan package under the Small Towns Water Supply Sector Project of the ADB through LWUA; P2.355
million is Aroroy Water District equity.
Power
Power supply in the municipality is being served
by Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO) under
the administrative supervision of the National Grid
Corporation (NGC). Plans of expansion for the
power distribution are being worked by MASELSO
through D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI). TABLE 44
tabulates power supply capacity, source, and
number of households being served.
From Table V.D.1, out of the 41 barangay, only 5
are being served by MASELCO. However, for the
33 barangay not being served by MASELCO, there
are private individuals which supply electricity for
those who chose to avail (usually 6 hours a day) at
a very high cost. The remaining 3 other barangay
are generally dependent on lamps for lighting
purposes. Based from standards, power supply
should reach 100% of the total household.
TABLE 44
POWER SERVICE
Description
Power Supply
Capacity
Source
Number of House
Connections
Ambolong
Baga-uma
Jaboyo-an
Poblacion
Tinago
TOTAL
Facilities Available
: 14.4 Mega-watts
: NAPOCOR Power Barge 105
:
- 150
- 136
- 36
- 392
- 23
737
- Existing Distribution Lines, 13.2
(Consisting of Poles &
Conductors)
- (1) Lineman Maintenance
Personnel
(1) Collector
Source: MASELCO, Pinamarbuhan, Mobo, Masbate
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LGPMS REPORT
For an additional profile of the Municipality of Aroroy, an Annual Report is presented as referenceguide, based from database information outlined from the LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LGPMS), which were generated using ACCOMPLISHED DATA CAPTURE FORM
(DCF), a joint undertaking by the LGU of Aroroy and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG).
Introduction
The Local Government Unit of Aroroy presents this Annual Report or State of Local Governance Report
(SLGR) for the year 2009. Through the collaborative efforts of the Municipal Local Governance
Performance Management System (LGPMS) Technical Working Group, this instrument was prepared
in order to help achieve greater development and prosperity among the constituents of the Local
Government Unit of Aroroy. It is the result of data analysis based on the accomplished Data Capture
Form (DCF) of the LGPMS version 2 as per DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2009-139, dated
September 18, 2009.
After the DCF enhanced design was accomplished by the LGPMS Team, the data were encoded /
uploaded to the internet via LGPMS website (www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpms). Through the enhanced version
of the LGPMS, and in the course of electronic process, the site generated reports. Electronic analysis
and interpretation of the data were also made possible. As such, the State of Local Governance
Performance, Electronic Report which accentuates on how a local government values the
Fundamentals of Good Governance, i.e., Transparency, Participation and Financial Accountability, and
its performance in Administrative Governance, Social Governance, Economic Governance and
Environmental Governance; the Financial Performance e-Report which monitors financial indicators
as a practical tool to gauge a local governments financial performance in relation to the financial
performance of all local governments within the same type and income class; and the State of Local
Development, Electronic Report which embodies information on obtaining socio-economic conditions
and on environmental health were downloaded from the site and thus contained in this Annual Report.
Because of the constraints in gathering the information particularly on the availability of data during the
time that the new version was introduced, please note that it was with the consent of the DILG that
some of the data especially on financial matters from the preceding year (2008) were utilized for this
report. For consideration, LGPMS version 2 was introduced on September 2009, such that, some of the
data for the year under review were not yet acquired since the year has not yet ended. Hence, to
facilitate transition from the old version, the DILG authorized the use of 2008 data in accomplishing the
DCF.
A Performance Scale is used to identify areas with excellent performance and areas for improvement.
As used herein, the term excellent performance denotes a perfect scale or numerical rating of 5 while
performance scales of 1 4 indicate areas for improvement. Although scales of 3 and 4 are relatively
high, there are areas which can still be improved on.
This SLGR represents the activity and passion of LGU-Aroroys administration as concrete and tangible
rather than an abstract concept. More importantly, it paves the way to building a culture of performance
in the management and administration of the local government. Indeed, this report will create room for
improvement in the local governance.
HIGHLIGHTS OF FINDINGS
For the year under review, the Municipality of Aroroy, in terms of performance has achieved a
relatively high but not excellent performance scale in all four (4) areas namely: Administrative
Governance, Social Governance, Economic Governance, and Environmental Governance. The
municipality likewise had a high but not excellent performance scale on Valuing Fundamentals of
Governance. The table below briefly illustrates the service areas where the municipality has acquired
Excellent Performance Scale and service areas that Needs Improvement, to wit:
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PERFORMANCE
AREA
Administrative
Governance
SERVICE AREA PERFORMANCE SCALE
Local
Legislation
Development
Planning
Revenue
Generation
Resource
Allocation and
Utilization
4.81
3.85
2.92
3.92
Social
Governance
Economic
Governance
Environmental
Governance
Valuing
Fundamentals
of Good
Governance
Customer
Service
Civil
Applications
4.55
Human
Resource
Management
and
Development
5.00
Health &
Services
Support to Education
Services
Support to Housing and

Basic Utilities
Peace, Security and Disaster

Risk Management
5.00
4.30
4.20
4.67
Entrepreneurship, Business
and Industry Promotion
Support to
Agriculture Sector
Support to Fishery Services
4.67
4.15
3.15
Forest
Ecosystems
Management
Fresh Water Ecosystems

Management
Coastal Marine Ecosystems

Management
Urban Ecosystems
Management
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.13
Participation
Transparency
Financial Accountability
4.33
4.47
4.81
From the table, it can be deduced that out of the 20 performance area indicators, only 5 or 25% are
rated with excellent performance while the rest or 15 or 75% are performance areas that need to be
improved even as we achieved a high level of performance therein. All these are explained in detail
further in this report.
st
In terms of Financial Performance, the municipality of Aroroy fared well among the 1 class LGUs as
to Revenue Generation. We had an exceptional performance as to the Cost in Collecting Revenues; the
ratio of our Locally Sourced Revenues to External Revenue Sources is lower as compared to that of the
national level; the ratio of our Regular Revenues to Total Income is higher than both the average
st
among the 1 class and the national average; and our Locally Sourced Revenues is also higher than
the national average. However, we were not able to achieve the desirable performance in terms of the
Locally Sourced Revenues Per Capita, and Real Property Tax Accomplishment Rate. As to Resource
Allocation and Utilization, our Personal Services Expenditure Ratio is higher than both the national
st
average and that of the average of 1 Class municipalities. The municipalitys Expenditure Per Capita
st
achieved an exceptional performance having a higher amount than that of the 1 class municipalities
and national averages. Finally, our Debt Service Ratio is very much in the lowest level for we did not
exceed 20% of our regular income as prescribed under the LGC of 1991. All these are explained further
on Financial Performance Report.
As to the State of Local Development, the municipality of Aroroy acquired a Fair (3.91) rating in terms
of Social Development and Poor ratings (2.5 and 2.46) in terms of Economic Development and
Environmental Development respectively.
PERFORMANCE AREA
DEVELOPMENT INDEX
Social Development
3.91
Fair
Economic Development
2.50
Poor
Environmental Development
2.46
Poor
Overall Development Index
2.96
Poor
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Thus, the municipality requires full attention in obtaining high level of development conditions in
Social Development especially on the State of Housing and Basic Utilities (2.83), State of Education
(3.40), and State of Health and Nutrition (4.39); in Economic Development especially on the State of
Income (2.00) and State of Employment (3.00), and Environmental Development particularly on the
State of Forest Ecosystems (1.75), State of Agricultural Ecosystems (2.22), State of Coastal Marine
Ecosystems (2.33), State of Freshwater Ecosystems (2.50) and State of Urban Ecosystems (3.50).
Part 1. THE STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE
Preliminary Statement
Highlighted in this report is the LGU's performance in four (4) areas of governance: (1) Administrative
Governance, (2) Social Governance, (3) Economic Governance, and (4) Environmental Governance. A
special report is included to determine how the fundamentals of good governance such as Participation,
Transparency, and Financial Accountability are valued in the LGU.
In general, the municipality of Aroroy has achieved a high level of performance in four areas of
governance and valuing fundamentals having assessed with an average performance scale of 4.41.
However, even as we obtained such relatively high performance scale, it must be underscored that the
municipality did not achieve the desirable excellent performance scale of 5 and still needs to bring
about more improvements in many areas most especially on Resource Allocation and Utilization (2.92),
Entrepreneurship Business and Industry Promotion (3.15), Revenue Generation (3.85) and Local
Legislation (3.92)
ON ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE
Administrative Governance looks into six areas: Local Legislation, Development Planning, Revenue
Generation, Resource Allocation and Utilization, Customer Service and Human Resource Management
and Development. LGU-Aroroys performance in each area of Administrative Governance is plotted in
the graph below.
Area(s) with Excellent Performance

LGU-Aroroy is doing an excellent performance in 1 out of 6 sub-areas of Administrative Governance.
Sustain Performance in this area:
Area(s) with
Excellent
Performance
Human Resource
Management and
Development
Interpretation
Managing the human resource is geared towards a desired end which
is "desirable organizational performance and productivity".
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Area(s) for Improvement

The areas for improvement are listed by priority, starting from the area which gets the lowest
performance scale followed by areas which get higher performance scales, respectively.
Priority Areas for
Improvement
Performance
Description
Resource Allocation and

Utilization
2.92
Low
Revenue Generation
3.85
Fair
Local Legislation
3.92
Fair
Customer Service - Civil

Applications
4.55
High but not
Excellent
Development Planning
4.81
High but not
Excellent
Interpretation
Weak management and coordination processes
in budgeting and accounting. Strengthen.
Fundamental in governance is the effective
allocation and optimum utilization of resources.
Existing measures in support of revenue
generation need to be enhanced. This is an initial
yet essential step in maximizing revenue
generation potentials.
The imperatives of quality legislation have to be
looked into. This might mean looking into
legislative staff competence and the greater use
of legislative tools such agenda development,
legislative tracking, backstopping committee and
legislative performance.
The civil application system needs to be
transformed into a seamless transactional
process. After all, the inherent motivation of
putting up such a system is to ensure the ease of
obtaining civil registry and real property
documents.
Improvements in the following areas are
underscored: (a) organizational performance; (b)
consultation process; and (c) management of
planning database. These areas are instrumental
in quality land use and development planning, or
lack of it.
ON SOCIAL GOVERNANCE
Social Governance looks into four areas: Health Services, Support to Education Services, Support to
Housing and Basic Utilities, and Peace, Security and Disaster Risk Management. LGU-Aroroys
performance in each area of Social Governance is plotted in the graph below.

The municipality of Aroroy is doing an excellent performance in 1 out of 4 sub-areas of Social
Governance. Sustain Performance in this area:
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Area(s) with Excellent

Performance
Health Services
Interpretation
A highly functioning health system characterized by quality primary
health care, quality maternal care and quality child care. CSOparticipated medical missions and health insurance for indigent families
are innovations that add more luster to, and dynamism in, the health
system.

Priority Areas for
Improvement
Basic Utilities
Performance
Description
4.20
High but not
Excellent
Interpretation
A certain level of support is extended to the
housing services sector. However, further
assistance to concerns such as the following is
encouraged.
Suggested Action(s) to Take

- Complete an inventory of: informal settlers, makeshift houses, sites for potential socialized housing,
households with no access to potable water supply, and households with no access to electricity
- Cause the donation of a local government lot for socialized housing, or provide socialized housing or
mass dwelling in partnership with the private sector. Housing is an inalienable right
Priority Areas for

Improvement
Services
Performance
Description
Interpretation
A certain level of support to basic education is

extended. However, further assistance to matters
such as the following is encouraged. The Local
School Board might have to do more to advance
the cause of those in need of quality education.
- Invest the Special Education Fund in actions that improve the quality of the human capital such as (a)
construction, repair or maintenance of school buildings and facilities, (b) extension classes and
extension teachers, and (c) educational research. Be reminded that sports competition, whether at the
district level or local government-wide, is the mandate of another agency, and definitely not of the
Department of Education or of the LGU
- Establish a Scholarship Fund for the poor but qualified. It is the essence of public service
Priority Areas for

Improvement
Peace, Security and
Disaster Risk
Management
4.30
High but not
Excellent
Performance
Description
Interpretation
4.67
High but not
Excellent
Efforts are made to ensure Peace, Security and

Disaster Risk Management. But much more need
to be done. Factors that have the ability to improve
performance in this area have to be considered.
- Ensure an annual financial allocation to the Katarungang Pambarangay. The Local Government Code
mandates it. Let us be reminded that this village justice syst em is principal in the promotion of
community peace, harmony and solidarity.
ON ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE
Economic Governance looks into three areas: Support to Agriculture Sector, Support to Fishery
Services, and Enterprise, Business and Industry Promotion. The report varies according to the nature of
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economic activities in the locality. Support to agriculture or fishery services are filtered out if not
applicable. LGU-Aroroys performance in this area is plotted in the graph below.

None of the 3 areas in Economic Governance marked "excellent performance" so far. Meantime, the
municipality of Aroroy has to dedicate more time and effort on the areas for improvement.
Priority Areas for
Improvement
Performance
Description
Entrepreneurship, Business
and Industry
Promotion
3.15
Fair
Priority Areas for

Improvement
Performance
Description
Interpretation
More need to be done to institutionalize a

business-friendly environment. Factors such as
the following need to be looked into:
- Improve infrastructure support for the fishery sector, e.g., mariculture parks, fish ports, seaweeds
village ecozones, sea cages, among others.
- Improve credit facilitation services to the fisherfolks
- Extend adequate production support services, e.g. fingerlings
- Provide assistance to research and development services, e.g., techno-demo cooperators
- Improve market development services for the fishery sector
- Reach more fishing-household beneficiaries
Interpretation
Support to Fishery Services
4.15
Support is extended to Fishery Services.
High but not
However, more focused intervention and
Excellent
sustained engagement are important.
- Improve infrastructure support for the fishery sector, e.g., mariculture parks, fish ports, seaweeds
village ecozones, sea cages, among others.
- Improve credit facilitation services to the fisherfolks
- Extend adequate production support services, e.g. fingerlings
- Provide assistance to research and development services, e.g., techno-demo cooperators
- Improve market development services for the fishery sector
- Reach more fishing-household beneficiaries
Priority Areas for
Performance
Interpretation
Improvement
Description
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Support to Agriculture
Sector
4.67
Local government support is extended to the
High but not
Agriculture Sector. But greater intervention is
Excellent
necessary.
- Improve infrastructure support, e.g., communal irrigation system, farm-to-market roads, postharvest facilities
- Improve credit facilitation services to farmers
- Extend adequate production support, e.g., planting materials, fertilizers, and laboratory services
such as soil testing
- Provide assistance to research and development, e.g., techno-demo cooperators, and research
institutes
- Improve market development services, e.g., trade fairs, exhibits, missions and congresses
ON ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE
Environmental Governance looks into four areas: Forest Ecosystem Management, Freshwater
Ecosystem Management, Coastal Marine Ecosystem Management, and Urban Ecosystem
Management. The report varies according to local ecosystems. Ecosystems which are not related to the
LGU are filtered out. LGU-Aroroys performance in this area is plotted in the graph below.

The Municipality of Aroroy is doing an excellent performance in 3 out of 4 sub-areas of Environmental
Governance. Sustain Performance in this area:
Area(s) with Excellent
Performance
Forest Ecosystems
Management
Coastal Marine
Ecosystems
Management
Freshwater Ecosystems
Management
Interpretation
Forest ecosystem management is central to the concerns of the LGU.
Long-term planning is paramount. CSOs and citizens are mobilized in
forest protection. Areas for reforestation and protection are set, and that
target areas for reforestation and protection are met.
Coastal marine ecosystem management is a core concern of the LGU.
Long-term planning is practiced. CSOs and citizens are engaged in
coastal marine protection and rehabilitation. Areas for rehabilitation and
protection are set, and that target areas for rehabilitation and protection
are met.
Freshwater ecosystem management is of importance to the LGU. Longterm planning is valued. CSO and citizen participation are recognized
and are mobilized in fresh water protection and rehabilitation. Areas for
rehabilitation and protection are set, and that target areas for
rehabilitation and protection are met.
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Priority Areas for
Improvement
Urban Ecosystems
Management
Performance
Description
Interpretation
4.13
High but not
Excellent
Pollution control and proper solid waste

management are essential in preserving the
integrity of the environment. More need to be
done. To gain better performance in this area,
consider the following:
- Strengthen the Solid Waste Management Board
- Prepare, if none has been formulated, or improve the quality of, the Solid Waste Management Plan
- Ensure that every barangay has a material recovery facility
- Move from Open Dumpsite Facility to Controlled Dumpsite Facility to a Sanitary Landfill as the final
disposal facility. It makes sense. At the very least, inaction has legal implications. But more telling are
the health and environmental imperatives
ON VALUING FUNDAMENTALS OF GOVERNANCE

This section of the report describes how the municipality of Aroroy values and maintains good
governance in the context of Transparency, Participation, and Financial Accountability.

None of the 3 areas in Valuing Fundamentals of Governance marked "excellent performance" so far.
Meantime, the municipality has to dedicate more time and effort on the areas for improvement.
Priority Areas for
Improvement
Participation
Performance
Description
4.33
High but not
Excellent
Interpretation
Strengthening CSO participation in Local Special
Bodies and the Citizen Feedback system,
including the maximization of CSO engagement
in development projects is a MUST action. There
are merits to it. In addition to the principal of
participation, other desirable governance values
like transparency, accountability and consensusinfluenced decisions are reinforced.
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Priority Areas for
Improvement
Transparency
Priority Areas for

Improvement
Performance
Description
4.47
High but not
Excellent
Performance
Description
4.81
High but not
Excellent
Interpretation
Promoting transparency
in governmental
transactions and practicing it require a certain
degree of urgency. Communicating information
which the public should know or should be aware
of such as plans, programs, services and special
events is a step in the right direction. Maximizing
communication channels like a Bulletin Board, a
Public Information Office or Desk, the print or
broadcast media, a website and public forum is
desired. After all, good local governance is
synonymous to transparent governance.
Interpretation
Efforts to improve financial accountability are
acknowledged. However, administrative capacity
to ensure observance of guidelines relative to
accounting, internal control, procurement and
financial transactions need to be strengthened.
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ACTION

Based on the electronic reports generated by the system, the only performance area with performance
scale that is below 3.00 is on Administrative Governance particularly on Resource Allocation and
Utilization (2.92). This area calls for action by the LGU focusing mainly on addressing the very high
proportion of LGUs expenditures for personal services to total LGU expenditures which is above the
st
45% ceiling for 1 class municipalities.
Part 2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
This Report provides a practical tool to gauge the LGU's financial performance as compared to financial
performance of all LGUs within the same LGU type and income class. The information determines
whether the LGU is ahead or lagging behind with many LGUs for purposes of maintaining good
performance, or catching up. It must be noted that reference data year is 2008 but reported in 2009.
Financial performance is divided into two parts: (1) Revenue Generation, and (2) Resource Allocation
and Utilization.
A. ON REVENUE GENERATION
This part determines the LGU performance in generating sufficient revenues to finance the delivery of
essential public services
1. COST TO COLLECT REVENUES
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Interpretation Guide
Indicator: Cost to Collect Revenues
Computation: (cost in collecting revenues/total local revenues collected) x 100
Significance: Determines local revenue collection efficiency
Desired performance: Should be lower than the average of LGUs with the same LGU type and
income class
Exceptional performance: Lower for both conditions: (1) average of LGUs with the same LGU
type and income class, (2) national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class
The foregoing data determines the local revenue collection efficiency of the LGU. It shows that the
Municipality of Aroroy has a very low percentage in the cost to collect revenues. Cost to collect revenues
includes salaries of collection agents, operations (computerization), public address notices, and
advertisements, among others. Ideally, the LGUs performance should be lower than 38.67% which is the
desired performance for LGUs with the same type and income class and lower than the national average
of 44.71% for the same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is ahead with other 1 class LGUs in terms of cost in collecting
revenues having achieved an exceptional performance rating at 1.17%.
2. LOCALLY SOURCED REVENUES TO TOTAL LGU INCOME
Indicator: Locally-Sourced Revenues to Total Income
Computation: (Amount of locally-sourced revenues/Total LGU Income) x 100
Significance: Determines local revenue collection effort and dependency from external
revenue sources, eq. IRA & other inter-governmental fund transfer
Desired performance: Should be higher than the average of LGUs with the same LGU type
and income class
Exceptional performance: Higher for both conditions: (1) average of LGUs with the same LGU
The data above determines the local revenue collection effort of the LGU and its dependency from
external revenue sources such as IRA and other inter-governmental fund transfer. It reveals that
22.15% of the Municipality of Aroroys income, comes from local sources. Locally-sourced revenue is
composed of tax and non-tax revenues. Tax Revenues are sourced from Real Property Tax, Business
Tax, and other taxes. Non-tax Revenues are those that come from regulatory fees, service/user
charges, receipts from economic enterprise, toll fees and other receipts. Total LGU income on the other
hand refers to the total locally sourced revenues, IRA, other share from National, and special revenues
such as extraordinary receipts/financial aids, loans and borrowings, and inter-local fund transfers.
Ideally, the LGUs performance should be higher than 26.38% which is the desired performance for
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LGUs with the same type and income class and higher than the national average of 18.69% for the
same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is lagging behind with other 1 class LGUs in terms of local revenue
collection effort and its dependency from external revenue sources such as IRA and other intergovernmental fund transfer having a fair rating in this service area. Existing measures in terms of
revenue generation need to be enhanced. This is an initial yet essential step in maximizing revenue
generation potentials. One concrete measure that the municipality can do is to formulate and strictly
implement the Annual Revenue Generation Plan.
3. REGULAR REVENUES TO TOTAL INCOME
Indicator: Locally-Sourced Revenues to Total Income
Computation: (Amount of locally-sourced revenues/Total LGU Income) x 100
Significance: Determines local revenue collection effort and dependency from external
revenue sources, eq. IRA & other inter-governmental fund transfer
Desired performance: Should be higher than the average of LGUs with the same LGU type
and income class
Exceptional performance: Higher for both conditions: (1) average of LGUs with the same LGU
The data above describes the reliability of funding sources of LGU Aroroy. It reveals that 87.48% of the
total income of the Municipality of Aroroy comes from Regular Revenues. Regular Revenues means
locally-sourced revenues plus IRA while total LGU income refers to the total locally sourced revenues,
IRA, other share from National, and special revenues such as extraordinary receipts/financial aids,
loans and borrowings, and inter-local fund transfers. Ideally, the LGUs performance should be higher
than 81.25% which is the desired performance for LGUs with the same type and income class and
higher than the national average of 82.43% for the same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is ahead with other 1 class LGUs and all other LGUs in the national
level in terms of regular revenues having an exceptional performance rating of 87.48%.
4. LOCALLY-SOURCED REVENUE LEVEL
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Indicator: Locally-Sourced Revenue Level
Computation: Amount of locally-sourced revenues
Significance: Describes locally-sourced revenue gap between the LGU and average of
LGUs (by LGU type and income class)
Desired performance:Should be higher than the average of LGUs with the same LGU type
and income class
Exceptional performance: Higher for both conditions: (1) average of LGUs with the same
LGU type and income class, (2) national average of the same LGU type regardless of income
class
The data above describes the locally-sourced revenue gap between LGU Aroroy and average of other
st
1 Class LGUs. It shows that the locally sourced revenues of LGU-Aroroy is lower than that of the
average of other 1st Class LGUs. Ideally, the LGUs performance should be higher than the desired
performance for LGUs with the same type and income class and higher than the national average for
the same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is lagged behind with other 1 class municipalities in terms of the level
of locally-sourced revenues.
5. LOCALLY-SOURCED REVENUE PER CAPITA
Indicator: Locally-Sourced Revenue Per Capita
Computation: (Amount of locally-sourced revenues/population)
Significance: Describes locally-sourced revenue per capita gap between the LGU and
average of LGUs (by LGU type and income class)
and income class
LGU type and income class, (2) national average of the same LGU type regardless of income
class
The data above describes the locally-sourced revenue per capita gap between LGU Aroroy and
average of other 1st Class LGUs. It shows that the locally sourced revenue on a per capita basis of
st
LGU-Aroroy is lower than that of the average of other 1 Class LGUs. Ideally, the LGUs performance
should be higher than 462.94 which is the desired performance for LGUs with the same type and
income class and higher than 907.94 which is the national average for the same LGU type regardless
of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is likewise lagged behind with other 1 class municipalities in terms of
locally-sourced revenue per capita at 191.15 only.
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6. REAL PROPERTY TAX ACCOMPLISHMENT RATE
Indicator: Real Property Tax (RPT) Accomplishment Rate
Computation: (Amount of RPT Collected/Amount of projected RPT collectibles) X100
Significance: RPT is one of the major sources of income of LGUs in general. This indicator
determines local revenue collection effort on RPT.
and income class
LGU type and income class, (2)national average of the same LGU type regardless of income
class
The preceding data determines the local revenue collection effort of the municipality on Real Property
Tax. It shows that the RPT Accomplishment Rate of LGU-Aroroy is lower than that of the average of
st
other 1 Class LGUs. Ideally, the LGUs performance should be higher than 82.23% which is the
desired performance for LGUs with the same type and income class and higher than 76.06% which is
the national average for the same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is likewise lagged behind with other 1 class municipalities in terms of
RPT collection effort at 75.66%.
B. ON RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION

This part manifests how the LGU performs as to the effective allocation and utilization of LGU
resources in the delivery of essential public service.
1. PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENDITURE RATIO
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Indicator: Personal Services Expenditure Ratio
Computation: (Personnel Service Expenditures /Total Expenditures) X100
Significance: Determines the biases of the LGUs in terms of Budget Allocation
Desired performance:Should not exceed with the ceiling as mandated by law, i.e., for 1st
3rd class LGUs 45%, for 4th to 6th class LGUs 55%
Exceptional performance: Met these three conditions: (1) Lower than the average of LGUs
with the same LGU type and income class, (2) Lower than the national average of the same
LGU type regardless of income class (3) Did not exceed the 45 55% ceiling for P.S.
The above data shows the Personnel Services Expenditure ratio of the municipality of Aroroy. It reveals
that the ratio of LGU-Aroroy for Personal Service Expenditures at 50.17% is much higher than that of
st
the average of other 1 Class LGUs. Ideally, the LGUs performance should be lower than 42.73%
which is the desired performance for LGUs with the same type and income class and also lower than
50.12% which is the national average for the same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is apparently lagging behind with other 1 class municipalities in
terms of Personal Services Expenditure Ratio at 50.17%. Management and coordination processes in
budgeting and accounting must be strengthened.
2. TOTAL EXPENDITURE PER CAPITA
Indicator: Total Expenditure Per Capita
Computation: (Total Expenditures / population) X100
Significance: Describes how much was actually spent by the LGU in a per capita basis
and income class
LGU type and income class, (2) national average of the same LGU type regardless of
income class
The above data reflects the Total Expenditure Per Capita of the Municipality of Aroroy. It shows that
LGU-Aroroy has actually spent 1,138.21 per capita. Ideally, the LGUs performance should be higher
than 999.99 which is the desired performance for LGUs with the same type and income class and the
national average for the same LGU type regardless of income class.
st
Thus, the municipality of Aroroy is obviously ahead with other 1 class municipalities as regards to
Total Expenditure per capita having an exceptional performance at 1,138.21, the amount of LGU
spending on a per capita basis.
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3. DEBT SERVICE RATIO
Indicator: Debt Service Ratio
Computation: (Actual Debt Service Cost / regular income) X100
Significance: Considers the proportion of actual debt service costs to total regular income
Desired performance:Should not exceed 20% of the regular income. That is the debt
servicing limitation set forth under LG Code of 1991.
The above data shows the Debt Service Ratio of the municipality of Aroroy. It reveals that only 1% of
the total regular income of LGU-Aroroy was actually spent for debt services, thus a desirable
performance for it did not exceed the debt servicing limitation set forth under LGC of 1991.
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ACTION
PERFORMANCE AREA
REVENUE GENERATION
SERVICE AREA
Locally-Source Revenue Level
Locally-Source Revenue Per Capita
Real Property Tax Accomplishment Rate
Personal Services Expenditure Ratio
State of Urban Ecosystems

RESOURCE
ALLOCATION AND
UTILIZATION
PERFORMANCE RATING
Lower than the average of LGUs
with the same LGU type
with the same LGU type and lower
than the national average of the
same LGU type regardless of
income class
with the same LGU type and lower
income class
Higher than the average of LGUs
with the same LGU type and higher
income class
3.50
State of Employment
3.00
State of Income
2.00
State of Housing and Basic Utilities
2.83
State of Education
3.40
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Part 3. THE STATE OF DEVELOPMENT

State of Local Development refers to the obtaining socio-economic and environmental conditions in the
Municipality of Aroroy. It has to be stressed that such conditions manifest the results of actions or
neglect of all stakeholders in the locality. It bears to note that the term, stakeholder, brings to mind three
groups. First, those who are capable of influencing policy. Second, those who are in a position to
formulate, implement and control a policy. Third, those who are affected by a policy but who are not in
a position to influence or control it.
For the year that passed, development conditions in the Municipality of Aroroy can be briefly described
as follows:
PERFORMANCE AREA
DEVELOPMENT INDEX
AND ADJECTIVAL
EQUIVALENT
Social Development
3.91 Fair
Economic Development
2.50 Poor
Environmental Management
2.46 Poor
Overall Development Index
2.96 Poor
As reflected in the preceding table, the municipality of Aroroy has an overall poor State of Development
assessed at 2.96. The performance area on Social Service has fair Development level. Both the
performance areas on Economic Development and Environmental Management however are rated as
poor.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, 3.91 (FAIR)

Social development is determined using quality of life and minimum basic needs indicators. It is
affected by both the state of the economy and environmental quality. A productive economy and a
clean environment are conducive to the improvement of social welfare in terms of health and nutrition,
education, housing and basic utilities, and peace and security.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

1. State of Health and Nutrition, 4.39 (High but not excellent)
Indicator
Percentage
(%) of
children
below normal
weights.
Morbidity
Rate
Crude death
rate
Maternal
mortality rate
Infant
mortality rate
Children
mortality rate
(under 5
yrs. old)
Condition: Malnutrition is within a tolerable limit. However, it is problem waiting to happen
if not watched out.
LGU Data: 21-25 %
Benchmark: should not exceed 25%
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 21.6%; 2005 National Average - 24.6%
Condition: Morbidity rates for the identified leading illnesses, in general, are within
acceptable conditions. The challenge is, at the very least, to keep the rates lower (if zero
prevalence is not attainable) than the national targets.
LGU Data: Collated morbidity rate for specific illnesses, i.e., Tuberculosis, HIV, Malaria,
Heart diseases, Diarrhea, Dengue, is between the index of 3 - 3.99
Benchmark: should not be lower than the 2010 Target (specific targets are contained in
the Data Capture Form)
Reference: MTPDP and National Objectives for Health
Condition: Crude death rate is very low. The local situation is far better than the national.
The lower the rate, the better.
LGU Data: 1 per 1,000 population
Benchmark: 4 - 5 per 1,000 population
Reference: National Ave. - 4.8 per 1,000 population based on 2000 Census
Condition: Maternal mortality is not an issue. The situation is far better than the national
situation. Sustain programs that ensure maternal and child care.
LGU Data: 0.3 or below per 1,000 live births
Benchmark: 0.7 - 0.9 per 1,000 live births
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 0.9 (converted from 100,000 to 1,000 live births)
Condition: Infant mortality is currently not a problem. Local condition is far better than the
national.
LGU Data: 0 -5 per 1,000 live births
Benchmark: 15-17 per 1,000 live births
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 17 per 1,000 live births. 2003 National Ave -29 per
1,000 live births (Source: 2003 National Demographic and Health Survey)
Condition: Children mortality rate in the LGU is far better than the national situation.
Sustain programs that ensure child care.
LGU Data: 10 or below per 1,000 live births
Benchmark: 30 - 33 per 1,000 live births
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 32.24 per 1,000 live births . 2003 National
Ave. - 40 per 1,000 live births
2. State of Education, 3.40 (Fair)

Indicator
Elementary
Participation
Rate
Elementary
Completion
Rate
Secondary
Completion
Rate
Tertiary or
Technical
Education
Condition: Elementary participation rate is very high. Rate is definitely higher than the
2010 Target. Access to primary education is assured.
LGU Data: 98 % or above
Benchmark: 92 - 94%
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 93%
Condition: Elementary completion rate is high. Rate is higher than the 2010 Target. 100%
completion rate is ideal.
LGU Data: 89 - 95 %
Benchmark: 78-88%
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 78%
Condition: Secondary Completion Rate is low. Quality of human capital is at risk.
LGU Data: 60 - 70%
Benchmark: 71 - 84%
Reference: MTPDP 2010 Target - 71.5%
Condition: Tertiary or Technical Education Completion Rate is low. Quality of human
capital is an issue.
LGU Data: 25 - 50%
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Simple
Literacy Rate
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Benchmark: 50-75%
Reference: Target estimate
Condition: Simple literacy rate is high.
LGU Data: 95 - 97 %
Benchmark: 92 - 94%
Reference: National Ave. - 92.8, 2000 Census
3. State of Housing and Basic Utilities, 2.83 (Poor)

Indicator
Percentage
(%) of nonowner
households.
Percentage
(%) of
squatters or
informal
dwellers.
Percentage
(%) of
households
with
makeshift
houses.
% of
households
with access
to piped-in
water (level
III)
supply for
LGUs outside
Metro
Manila and
non-HUCs.
% of
households
with sanitary
toilet facility
for LGUs
outside
Metro Manila
and nonHUCs.
% of
households
with
electricity for
LGUs outside
Metro Manila
and nonHUCs.
Condition: Extent of house & lot ownership is quite high.
LGU Data: 25 - 34 %
Benchmark: 25 - 34 %
Reference: National Ave. - 33.5% (Source: NSO, 2002 Poverty Indicator Survey,
Preliminary Result)
Condition: The size of the informal dweller-population is negligible.
LGU Data: 5 % or below
Benchmark: Should be lower than 21%
Reference: Target estimate
Condition: Households with makeshift houses exist in the area. But the magnitude is
lower than the national situation.
LGU Data: 2 % or below but not 0
Benchmark: This condition should not exist.
Reference: 2000 National Ave . 2.04% (Source: PIDS)
Condition: Quite a number of HHs has easy access to water supply (piped-in). Somewhat
better than the situation for most of the LGUs outside Metro Manila and HUCs.
LGU Data: 36 - 50 %
Benchmark: should be greater than 35% for LGUs outside Metro Manila and non-HUCs
Reference: 2001 National Ave. for both urban and rural areas - 34.3% (Source: National
Objective for Health, DOH)
Condition: Access to sanitary toilet facility is an inconvenience to a number of households.

Health and sanitation is at stake.
LGU Data: Below 80%
Benchmark: should be at least 86% for LGUs outside Metro Manila and non-HUCs
Reference: 2010 Target - 86% for rural areas (Source: National Objective for Health,
DOH)
Condition: % of households with electricity is low.

LGU Data: 60 - 70%
Benchmark: should be higher than 78% for LGUs outside Metro Manila and non-HUCs
Reference: 2002 National Ave. - 79% for rural areas (Source: NSO, Poverty Indicator
Survey)
4. State of Peace and Order, 5.00 (Excellent)

Indicator
Incidence of
Condition: Incidence of index crime such as murder, homicide, physical injury, rape,
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robbery and theft is very low.

LGU Data: less than 1 per 10,000 population
Reference: 2005 National Ave. - 5.26 per 10,000 populations (Source: NSCB. Adjusted
from 100,000 to 10,000 population)
Condition: Incidence of non-index crime such as crimes against national security,
fundamental laws of the state, public order, public morals, violations of special laws,
illegal gambling, illegal possession of firearms, carnapping, illegal drugs, kidnapping,
serious illegal detention, and smuggling is very low.
LGU Data: less than 1 per 10,000 population
Reference: 2005 National Ave. - 3.84 per 10,000 populations (Source: NSCB. Adjusted
from 100,000 to 10,000 population)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 2.50 (POOR)

Economic development is determined by indicators of employment and income. Economic activities
have the capacity to greatly affect the quality of the environment. Well-managed economic growth does
not pollute the environment and does not destructively exploit and irreversibly damage natural
resources.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. State of Employment, 3.00 (Fair)
Indicator
Unemployme
nt Rate
Underemploy
ment Rate.
Condition: Unemployment rate is high.
LGU Data: 8 - 10%
Benchmark: should not be higher than 7%
Reference: National Ave. - 6.3% (Source: October 2007 Survey,NSO)
Condition: Underemployment is evident but the situation is not yet alarming.
LGU Data: 5 -15 %
Reference: National Ave. - 18.1% (Source: October 2007 Survey, NSO)
2. State of Income, Poor

Indicator
Income per
capita
Condition: Income per capita is extremely low.
LGU Data: Below PhP 20,000
Benchmark: should not be lower than PhP 35,000
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Poverty
Incidence for
LGUs outside
Metro Manila
and nonHUCs.
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Reference: Calculated National Ave. PhP34,600 (Source: 2006 data, NSO)

Condition: Poverty incidence is within acceptable level.
LGU Data: 26 - 35 %
Benchmark: 26 - 35 %
Reference: National Ave. - 26.9% (2006 Poverty Statistics, NSCB)
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, 2.46 (POOR)

Environmental development is determined using environmental quality indicators such as the land, air
and water quality and natural resources indicators describing agricultural, forest and aquatic resources
productivity. The result depends on the type of ecosystem in the LGU.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

1. State of Urban Ecosystems, 3.50 (Fair)
Indicator
% of tree cover
in urban areas
(cities and
town centers).
% of polluting
industries
Absence of
smog, odor
and noise in
urban areas
(cities and
town centers).
Presence of
solid waste
heaps on
roadsides and
vacant lots and
in urban lands
(cities and
town centers).
Condition: Tree cover in urban areas is somewhat sufficient.
LGU Data: 10 -20 %
Benchmark: should be at least 20%
Reference: Local Development Watch Manual
Condition: Polluting industries are present. Air quality is at stake.
LGU Data: 1 or more industries have no pollution control facilities
Benchmark: All industries should have pollution control facilities
Reference: Local Development Watch Manual (as indicated by an environment specialist)
Condition: Better air quality in urban areas is expected.
LGU Data: Absence of smog, bad odor and loud and uncomfortable noise level.
Benchmark: Absence of smog, odor and noise in cities or town centers
Reference: Local Development Watch Manual (as indicated by an environment specialist)
Condition: Cleanliness in the urban land area is observed. Sanitary condition is assured.
LGU Data: Absence of solid waste heaps over or throughout stretch of land
Benchmark: This situation should not occur
Reference: Local Development Watch Manual
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2. State of Agricultural Ecosystems, 2.22 (Poor)

Indicator
% of irrigated
land to total
irrigable land
% of prime
lands
converted to
nonagricultural
uses for CCs
and 1st - 3rd
class
municipalities.
Crop yield.
Condition: % of irrigated land to total irrigable land is too low. Agricultural land
development is not of priority and the potential to increase agricultural produce is very
weak.
LGU Data: 1 - 20 %
Benchmark: 40 - 50%
Reference: National Ave. - 46% (Source: Status of Irrigation Development, NIA,
December, 2006)
Condition: Prime agricultural land is sustained.
LGU Data: 10 % or below
Reference: Section 20, LGC of 1991
Condition: Crop production indicates very low agricultural land productivity.

LGU Data: 1 - 1.99
Benchmark: An index of 3, meaning the average yield for top 3 crops reached the national
average for crop production. ( see Data Capture Form as reference)
Reference: Crop Statistics of the Philippines, Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, Department
of Agriculture, August 2007
3. State of Forest Ecosystems, 1.75 (Poor)

Indicator
Forest cover
Presence of
illegal
occupants
in forest land.
Incidence of
illegal logging
Incidence of
quarrying and
Mining
Condition: Forest cover in forest land is denuded.
LGU Data: Below 50%
Benchmark: should not be lower than 50%
Reference: Local Development Watch
Condition: Presence of illegal occupants in forest land. Forest resources and wildlife
habitat are at risk.
LGU Data: Presence of other dwellers in addition to community forest workers and
traditional or indigenous people.
Benchmark: No illegal occupants in forest land.
Condition: Incidence of large-scale illegal logging is quite high. Forest resources and
wildlife habitat are at risk.
LGU Data: 1 to 2 cases of large-scale illegal logging
Benchmark: No incidence of illegal logging
Condition: Incidence of large-scale quarrying and mining in forest is high. Forest
resources and habitat is severely at risk.
LGU Data: 3 or more cases of large-scale quarrying and mining
Benchmark: large-scale quarrying and mining in forest should not be tolerated.
4. State of Coastal Marine Ecosystems, 2.33 (Poor)

Indicator
% of
mangroves
remaining.
Coastal fish
catch
Condition: Mangroves loss is high. Marine productivity is at risk.
LGU Data: Mangrove cover is below 50% of the original mangrove area.
Benchmark: Should not be lower than 50%
Condition: Coastal fish catch has decreased for the past five years.
LGU Data: Coastal fish catch is decreasing
Benchmark: Should be stable or increasing
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Incidence of
Illegal Fishing.
Extent of
marine
squatter
households on
coastline.
Presence of
polluting
industries in
coastal areas.
Presence of
waste heaps
on coastline.
Condition: Many cases of illegal fishing were reported for the past 3 years
LGU Data: 3 - 5 cases
Benchmark: Should be minimal (1 or 2 cases)
Condition: The probability of marine pollution load is low due to the minimal number of
squatter HHs which could contribute domestic wastes.
LGU Data: 2 - 5 houses per km stretch within 50 meters of shore
Benchmark: Should not be more than 20
Condition: Presence of polluting industries in coastal areas. Marine life is in danger.
LGU Data: 1 or more industries have no pollution control facilities.
Condition: Pollution on the coastline is observed.
LGU Data: Presence of solid waste heaps in some spots or sites
Benchmark: Should have no solid waste heaps on coastline.
5. State of Freshwater Ecosystems, 2.50 (Poor)

Indicator
Fish catch in
river or lake.
Presence of
polluting
industries in
riverside or
lakeside.
Freshwater
quality.
Extent of
riverside or
lakeside
squatters.
Condition: Average freshwater productivity
LGU Data: Fish catch in river or lake remains the same
Benchmark: Should be stable or increasing
Condition: Presence of polluting industries in riverside or lakeside.
LGU Data: 1 or more industries have no pollution control facilities
Condition: Freshwater quality is poor.
LGU Data: Water is turbid (light brown to brown color) with some floating wastes
Benchmark: Water should be clear, without water lilies and/or floating wastes
Condition: The probability of pollution load on freshwater areas is relatively low due to the
tolerable number of squatter HHs which could contribute domestic wastes.
LGU Data: 6 -20 houses per km stretch on riverside or lakeside
Benchmark: Should not be more than 20
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION

Listed below are the problematic performance and service areas ranked from bad to fair level of
performances which are considered the priority areas that need immediate attention.
Based on the development indices, the attention performance areas are:
PERFORMANCE
AREA
ENVIRONMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT (2.46),
POOR
SERVICE AREA
PERFORMANCE
RATING
State of Forest Ecosystems
1.75
State of Agricultural Ecosystems
2.22
State of Coastal Marine Ecosystems
2.33
State of Freshwater Ecosystems
2.50
State of Urban Ecosystems
3.50
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
(2.50), POOR
SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
(3.91), FAIR
State of Employment
3.00
State of Income
2.00
State of Housing and Basic Utilities
2.83
State of Education
3.40
PART 4 - PRIORITY STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Responsive to the priority attention areas spelled out in the local governance performance report and
state of development, hereunder are the strategies categorized per performance area.
PERFORMANCE AREA
ADMINISTRATIVE
GOVERNANCE
SERVICE AREA
Resource Allocation
and Utilization
Revenue Generation
Local Legislation
Customer Service
Civil Applications
Development Planning
SOCIAL GOVERNANCE

Basic Utilities
Services
STRATEGIES
Strengthen the weak management and
coordination processes in budgeting and
accounting. Fundamental in governance is
the effective allocation and optimum
utilization of resources. Hiring of casual
employees must be minimized
Enhancement of the existing measures in
support of revenue generation. This is an
initial yet essential step in maximizing
revenue generation potentials.
Strategize an effective syst em to achieve a
much higher profitability rate of market
enterprise, RPT accomplishment rate, and
local tax collection.
The imperatives of quality legislation have
to be looked into. This might mean looking
into legislative staff competence and the
greater use of legislative tools such as
agenda development, legislative tracking,
backstopping committee and legislative
performance.
The civil application system needs to be
transformed into a seamless transactional
process. After all, the inherent motivation of
putting up such a system is the ease of
obtaining civil registry and real property
documents.
Improvements in the following are
underscored:
(a)
organizational
performance;
(b)
consultation process; and
(c) management of planning database.
These areas are instrumental in quality
land use and development planning, or lack
of it.
Complete an inventory of informal settlers,
makeshift houses, sites for potential
socialized housing, households with no
access to potable water supply, and
households with no access to electricity.
The Local School Board might have to do
more to advance the cause of those in
need of quality education. Invest the
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Disaster Risk
Management
ECONOMIC
GOVERNANCE
Entrepreneurship,
Business and Industry
Promotion
Support to Fishery
Services
Support to Agriculture
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Special Education Fund in actions that

improve the quality of the human capital
such as (a) construction, repair or
maintenance of school buildings and
facilities, (b) extension classes and
extension teachers, and (c) educational
research. Be reminded that sports
competition, whether at the district level or
local government-wide, is the mandate of
another agency, and definitely not of the
Department of Education or of the LGU.
Establish a Scholarship Fund for the poor
but qualified. It is the essence of public
service.
Ensure an annual financial allocation to the
Katarungang Pambarangay. The Local
Government Code mandates it. Let us be
reminded that this village justice system is
principal in the promotion of community
peace, harmony and solidarity.
More need to be done to institutionalize a
business-friendly environment. Factors
such as the following need to be looked
into. - Improve the quality of permitting or
licensing. Ensure the ease of doing
business. Strategize to effect the issuance
of building, occupancy and business
permits in a more expedient manner.
Establish an administrative support body to
take the lead in marketing the investment
potentials of the local government. Provide,
or cause the provision of, direct support
services to business, particularly those
categorized as micro, small and medium
enterprises. Support services may come in
the form of tax incentives, product labeling,
product packaging, training, job fairs and
trade fairs.
More focused intervention and sustained
engagement in fishery services is
important. Improve infrastructure support
for the fishery sector, e.g. mariculture
parks, fish ports, seaweeds village
ecozones, sea cages, among others.
Improve credit facilitation services to the
fisherfolks. Extend adequate production
support services. E.g. fingerlings. Provide
assistance to research and development
services, e.g. techno-demo cooperators.
Improve market development services for
the fishery sector. Reach more fishing
household beneficiaries.
Greater intervention is necessary in the
agriculture sector. Improve infrastructure
support, e.g., communal irrigation system,
roads,
post
harvest
farm-to-market
facilities. Improve credit facilitation services
to farmers. Extend adequate production
support, e.g., planting materials, fertilizers,
and laboratory services such as soil
testing. Provide assistance to research and
development,
e.g.,
techno-demo
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ENVIRONMENTAL
GOVERNANCE
Urban Ecosystems
Management
VALUING
FUNDAMENTALS OF
GOVERNANCE
Participation
Transparency
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cooperators, and research institutes.

Improve market development services, e.g.
trade fairs, exhibits, missions and
congress.
More need to be done in pollution control
and proper solid waste management which
is essential in preserving the integrity of the
environment. Strengthen the Solid Waste
Management Board. Improve the quality of
Solid Waste Management Plan. Ensure
that every barangay has a material
recovery facility. Move from Open
Dumpsite Facility to Controlled Dumpsite
Facility to Sanitary Landfill as the final
disposal facility. It makes sense. At the
very least, inaction has legal implications.
But more telling are the health and
environmental imperatives.
Strengthen CSO participation in Local
Special Bodies and the Citizens Feedback
System, including the maximization of CSO
engagement in development projects is a
MUST action. There are merits to it.
Promoting transparency in government
transactions and practicing it requires a
certain degree of urgency. Communicating
information which the public should know
or should be aware of such as plans,
programs, services and special events is a
step in the right direction. Maximizing
communication channels like the Bulletin
Board, a Public Information Office or Desk,
the print or broadcast media, a website and
public forum is desired. After all, good local
governance is synonymous to transparent
governance.
Strengthen the administrative capacity to
ensure observance of guidelines relative to
accounting, internal control, procurement
and financial transactions.
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2009 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Extended medicine assistance to 41 barangay most especially to the indigents
2. Assistance to Third Elementary Education Project (TEEP) and Secondary Education
Development Improvement Project (SEDIP)
3. Purchase of heavy equipments ( i. e, 1 backhoe, 2 dump trucks, 1 grader, 1 road roller)
4. Construction of bleachers and repainting of faade at Aroroy Municipal Peoples Center
5. Expansion of Aroroy Municipal Building
6. Construction of Lying-in Clinic at RHU
7. Construction of AMC Building at Lubigan, Ambolong, Aroroy, Masbate (1 storey - 3 classroom

building)
8.
Assistance to the operation of Aroroy Municipal College (AMC)
9. Extended scholarships to some deserving students of AMC

- 20 PGMA scholars for Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe Loader)
- 20 PGMA scholars for Heavy Equipment Operation (Road Roller)
- 20 PGMA scholars for Heavy Equipment Operation (Motor Grader)
- 20 PGMA scholars for Computer Hardware Servicing
- 15 Mayor Pecus Capinig Scholars
- 74 LGU Scholars enjoying 50% discount on tuition fee
10. Extended assistance to one (1) One Town One Scholar (OTOS) recipient
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11. Assistance to various KALAHI projects in 33 barangay (LGU-counterpart: 4.1M)

1. Construction of Day-care Center at Syndicate
2. Construction of Training Center at Talib
3. Road-Concreting at Pinana-an
4. Construction of Tamba Bridge Poblacion
5. Managa-naga Health Center
6. Nabongsoran Health Center
7. Malubi Health Center
8. Construction of pathway atBaga-uma
9. Cabangcalan Training Center
10. Cabas-an Health Center
11. Dayhagan Crab Processing Center Building
12. Tinago Training Center
13. Tinigban Training Center
14. Talaba-an Pathway
15. Lanang Water System
16. Calanay Training Center
17. Sawang Water System
18. Road Concreting of Farm-to-Market Road at Manamoc
19. Construction of Elementary School Building at Matalangtalang
20. Gumahang Water System
21. Macabug Water System
22. Construction of Elementary School Building at Balawing
23. Balete Health Center
24. Road Concreting with Reinforced pipe culvert at Concepcion
25. San Agustin Water System
26. Construction of School Building at Francisco Conag-Lavisto Memorial High School atMa
riposa
27. Puro Training Center
28. Construction of Pathway at Matongog
29. Construction of Drainage Canal at Ambolong
30. San Isidro Pathway with footbridge
31. Road Concreting at Capsay
32. Tigbao Elementary School Building
33. Amotag Health Center
12. Assistance to 4Ps (Pantawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Program) (LGU Counterpart: P700,000.00)
13. Emergency assistance to indigent families specially during sickness and calamities
14. Conducted the 4- day Medical Mission at the AMPC in partnership with the medical
practitioners from USA and from the locality
15. Assistance to the on-going socialized housing program in Sitio Lubigan, Ambolong, this
municipality (The Gawad Kalinga Project)
16. Financial assistance to Aroroy Tourism Council, Aroroy Sports Development Council,
Municipal Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Management Council, Fisherfolks Association, Farmers Association, Senior Citizens
Association, etc. for its various programs projects and activities
17. Assistance to LMP
18. Assistance to clean and green projects of the different barangays
19. Other infra projects intended to recipient barangays
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LIST OF ORDINANCES
2009
No.
TITLE
AUTHORS
DATE
ENACTED
001
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF THE

TEV LIQUIDATION OF THE SB MEMBERS AND ITS SB
SECRETARY AMOUNTING TO P2,376.00 CHARGEABLE
AGAINST THE CURRENT APPROPRIATION
ALL SB MEMBERS
03-02-09
002
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT,

OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A COCKPIT
ARENA IN BARANGAY PANIQUE, THIS MUNICIPALITY
HON. RUDY RAOLA
03-16-09
003
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE

TRAVEL EXPENSES OF ENGINEER REX R. CODILLA,
MGDH-MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR IN THE AMOUNT OF
THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY
(P3,720.00) PESOS CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE
CURRENT APPROPRIATION WITH THE SAID OFFICE
HON. HONORATO D. JAZUL,

HON. RINO J. VELASCO, HON.
LAARNI C. MANLAPAZ, HON.
LINDLY A. ESQUILONA & HON.
FIDA R. VALDEMORO
03-23-09
004
AN ORDINANCE CONFINING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF

THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL TO ITS
MEMBERS
005
AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE ITEM OF SOCIAL

WELFARE OFFICER III (SWO III, SALARY GRADE 18 IN
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) PLANTILLA OF
POSITIONS, AROROY, MASBATE
006
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL

BUDGET NO. 09-01 FROM RETAINED SURPLUS 2008
OF THIS MUNICIPALITY
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF ONE

SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER I (SWO I) IN THE
MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE AND PROVIDING THE NECESSARY FUNDING
THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES
AND SEACRAFT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MUNICIPAL TREASURY
PERSONNEL AMOUNTING TO SEVENTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY TWO PESOS
(78,622.00) PESOS CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE
CURRENT APPROPRIATION OF THE SAID OFFICE
TRAVEL EXPENSES OF THE COA PERSONNEL, COA
TEAM I LGS MASBATE AMOUNTING TO SIX
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY PESOS
(P6,880.00) CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE CURRENT
APPROPRIATION OF THE SAID OFFICE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE
NO. 11-2007 RENAMING THE AROROY MUNICIPAL
COLLEGE TO AROROY MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL
SCHOOL
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN OBJECT OF
EXPENDITURES AT THE OFFICE OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN PARTICULARLY ON ITS
CAPITAL OUTLAYS FOR THE CURRENT ANNUAL
BUDGET AS REFLECTED IN THE MUNICIPAL
ORDINANCE NO. 018-2008
AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE
CONTRACEPTIVE SELF RELIANCE STRATEGY AS
PART OF THE INTEGRATED HEALTH PROGRAMS OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY PRIMARILY ON
FAMILY PLANNING, ANTI-TB DRUGS, VITAMIN A
SUPPLEMENTATION, STI/HIV/AIDS MEDICINES AND
MAIN AUTHOR: HON.

HONORATO D. JAZUL
CO-AUTHORS: ALL SB
MEMBERS
HON. FIDA R. VALDEMORO,
SCOTT OREN PUSING, HON.
RUDY RAOLA
03-30-09
03-30-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
04-22-09
HON. FIDA R. VALDEMORO
04-22-09
HON. HONORATO D. JAZUL &

HON. RINO J. VELASCO
04-22-09
HON. LINDLY ESQUILONA,

HON. JORI DELAVIN, HON.
RECHILDA GOLINGAN, HON.
FIDA VALDEMORO, HON.
RUDY RAOLA
07-28-08
HON. LINDLY A. ESQUILONA,

HON. JORI R. DELAVIB, HON.
RECHILDA G. GOLINGAN,
HON. FIDA R. VALDEMORO, &
HON. RUDY R. RAOLA
05-18-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
05-18-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
06-01-09
HON. RECHILDA G. GOLINGAN
06-22-09
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014
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REALIGNMENT OF
P50,000.00 INTENDED FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER TO
ONE UNIT AIR-CONDITION AND ONE UNIT CPU
UNDER THE CAPITAL OUTLAY OF THE OFFICE OF
THE VICE MAYOR
HON. LINDLY A. ESQUILONA

HONORATO D. JAZUL, HON.
LINDLY A. ESQUILONA, HON.
FIDA R. VALDEMORO, HON.
LAARNI C. MANLAPAZ, HON.
SCOTT OREN N. PUSING, &
HON. RUDY R. RAOLA
HON. JORI R. DELAVIN, HON.
HON. FIDA R. VALDEMORO &
HON. RUDY R. RAOLA
HON. FIDA R. VALDEMORO,
HON. SCOTT OREN N.
PUSING, HON. RINO J.
VELASCO, HON. RUDY
RAOLA
06-22-09
015
AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING ALL UNFILLED NONMANDATORY PLATILLA POSITIONS IN THE LOCAL

GOVERNMENT UNIT OF AROROY, HENCEFORTH
REVERTING ALL ITS BUDGET TO THE GENERAL
FUND
016

BUDGET NOS. 09-02 & 09-01 OF THE GENERAL FUND
PROPER ND SPECIAL CY 2009 OF THE LGU-AROROY,
MASBATE AS AMENDED
017
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COCKPIT ARENA IN

BARANGAY TINAGO, THIS MUNICIPALITY UNDER
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
018
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF

MASELCO ELECTRIC BILLS INCURRED BY THE
MARKET & SLAUGHTERHOUSE FOR THE MONTH OF
DECEMBER 2009 AMOUNITNG TO TWENTY FOUR
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY TWO PESOS
AND SIXTY TWO CENTAVOS (P24,432.60)
CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE CURRENT
APPROPRIATION OF SAID OFFICE
HON. HONORATO D. JAZUL
07-20-09
019
AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE MATALANGTALANG

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THIS MUNICIPALITY TO
COLONEL VICENTE ESPARES MARISTELA, SR.
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAIN AUTHOR: HON.

HONORATO D. JAZUL COAUTHORS: ALL SB MEMBERS
08-17&18-09
020
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF

THE CY 2009 UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE INTENDED
FOR THE AROROY PORT MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
IN THE AMOUNT OF P207,765.00
08-17&18-09
021
AN ORDNIANCE APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL

BUDGET NOS 09-02 & 09-03 OF THE GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL AND PROPER CY 2009 OF THE LGUAROROY, MASBATE AS AMENDED

HON. RUDY R. RANOLA
08-17&18-09
HON. LINLDY A. ESQUILONA,

HON. RUDY R. RANOLA
09-01-09
MAIN AUTHOR:
CO-AUTHORS:
ALL SB MEMBERS
11-16-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
11-16-09
022
023
024
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL

MAYOR ENRICO Z. CAPINIG, THE PAYMENT OF
TERMINAL LEAVE BENEFITS OF THE LATE ASER P.
DOMALAON IN THE AMOUNT OF P22,301.00
CHARGING TO MARKET ENTERPRISES BUDGET FOR
PERSONAL SERVICES
AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING PEOPLE
PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE BY
ESTABLISHING MECHANISM OF TRANSPARENCY
THROUGH THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE
GOOD GOVERNANCE PROGRAM OF THE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTION OF
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO 15-92 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING THE
OWNER(S), CARETAKERS(S) AND/OR CUSTODIANS
OF LOOSE ANIMALS THAT CAUSED THE INFLICTION
OF DAMAGE ON PLANTS CLASSIFIED AS
AGRICULTURAL, FORESTS OR ORNAMENTALS
WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THIS MUNICIPAL AND
WITH CORRESPONDING PENALTY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
07-01-09
07-01-09
07-20-09
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025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
AN ORDINANCE ON THE ANTI-TRUANCY FOR

ELEMENTARY PUPILS AND SECONDARY STUDENTS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY
MAYOR ENRICO Z. CAPINIG TO USE SAVINGS OF
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY
ELECTRIFICATION EXTENSION (TRANSFORMER) TO
CAPITAL OUTLAY PRINTER HP 910 AMOUNTING TO
P28,000.00 OF THE ASSESSORS OFFICE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM MOOE (OFFICE
SUPPLIES EXPENSES) TO TRAVELLING EXPENSES
AMOUNTING TO P28,000.00 OF THE ASSESSORS
OFFICE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM PERSONAL SERVICES
OF THE MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES OFFICE TO LEAVE MONETIZATION OF
THE BELOW LISTED EMPLOYEES FROM DIFFERENT
OFICES OF THIS LGU
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REALIGNMENT OF
THE AMOUNT OF P24,245.50 FROM PERSONAL
SERVICES OF THE MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL OFFICE TO LEAVE MONETIZATION
BENEFITE OF GSO PERSONNELS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WORDS
ASSISTANCE TO SB NEWS AND PUBLIC
INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING EXPENSES SB
JOURNAL UNDER THE MOOE OF THE OFFICE OF
THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN FOR CY 2009 ANNUAL
BUDGET TO ASSISTANCE TO SB NEWS AND PUBLIC
INFORMATION SB JOURNAL AND PUBLICATION OF
SB MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE
FUNDS OF THE GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE FOR
VARIOUS EXPENSES AS STATED HEREUNDER
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM MOOE-GAD/WIN
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROCESS TO MOOEOFFICE TRAVELLING EXPENSES AMOUNTING TO
P40,000.00 OF THE MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE
AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM MOOE SUPPLIES TO
TRAVELING EXPENSES AMOUNTING TO P15,000.00
OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM MOOE PS SAVINGS
TERMINAL LEAVE BENEFITS TO TRAVELING
EXPENSES AMOUNTING TO P20,000.00 OF THE
MUNICIPAL BUDGET OFFICE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM PERSONAL SERVICES
OF THE MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES OFFICE TO LEAVE MONETIZATION OF
MRS. MYLENE B. SALIVIO, MIDWIFE I OF RHU
AMOUNTING TO P13,869.30
HON. LINDLY A. ESQUILONA
11-16-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
11-16-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
11-16-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
11-16-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
11-16-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
12-01-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09
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036
037
038
039
040
041
042
043
044
045
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL VICE

MAYOR ATURO V. P. MARISTELA TO USE SAVINGS
OF FUNDS AT THE OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYANS VARIOUS MOOE CLASS EXPENSE AS
HEREUNDER INDICATED TO FOOD SUPPLIES
AMOUNTING TO P82,250.00
MAYOR ARTURO VICENTE P. MARISTELA TO USE
SAVINGS OF FUNDS AT THE OFFICE OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYANS VARIOUS MOOE CLASS
EXPENSE AS HEREUNDER INDICATED TO OTHER
FINANCIAL CHARGES AMOUNTING TO P75,082.00
MAYOR ARTURO VICENTE P. MARISTELA TO
REALIGN THE FUND SAVINGS ON GAD CLIENTELE
FOCUS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYANS MOOE BUDGET TO THE PERSONAL
SERVICES OF THE SAME OFFICE AMOUNTING TO
(P100,000.00) OVERTIME PAYMENT AND
HONORARIUM OF LEGISLATIVE STAFF AS WELL AS
THE HONORABLE SANGGUNIAN
MAYOR ENRICO Z. CAPINIG TO REALIGN THE SUM OF
P35,274.19 PESOS FROM ACCOUNTING OFFICE PS
BUDGET SAVINGS TO THE OVERTIME PAYMENT OF
ITS PERSONNEL
BUDGET NO. 09-05 OF THE GENERAL FUND PROPER,
REPROGRAMMING THE 20% EDF CONLA 2007 & 2008
AND FOR THE MOOE OF THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR,
AROROY, MASBATE
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE 2010 ANNUAL
BUDGET, BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIAL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY, MASBATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
BUDGET NO. 09-06 OF THE GENERAL FUND PROPER
AND SPECIAL RE: GRANTS OF THE PRODUCTIVITY
ENHANCEMENT INCENTIVE (PEI) 2009 FOR THE LGU
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN PURSUANCE TO
BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 2009-5
MAYOR ENRICO Z. CAPINIG TO USE SAVINGS FROM
ABOLISHED PLANTILLA POSITIONS TO WAGES OF
CASUAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE MONTH OF
DECEMBER 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
SIXTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
PESOS AND SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTAVOS
(P266,625.78)
MAYOR ENRICO Z. CAPINIG TO REALIGN THE
VARIOUS UNEXPENDED ALLOTMENT BALANCES OF
THE TREASURY OFFICE TO TRAVEL EXPENSES
AMOUNTING TO P21,980.65 AND OVERTIME PAY OF
MTO PERSONNEL AMOUNTING TO 46,644.35 WITH A
TOTAL AMOUNT OF P68,625.00
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND PROPER AND
SPECIAL ON THE GRANTING OF ADDITIONAL
FIFTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (15,000.00) EACH
PRODUCTIVTY ENHANCE INCENTIVE (PEI) 2009 TO
ALL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE LGUAROROY, MASBATE IN PURSUANCE TO LBC NO.
2009-93

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-07-09

HON. RUDY RANOLA
HON. RUDY RANOLA
HON. RUDY RANOLA
12-16-09
12-16-09
12-16-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
12-21-09
ALL SB MEMBERS PRESENT
12-21-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
12-29
-09
ALL SB MEMBERS
12-29-09
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LIST OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS
2009
DATE
NUMBER
March 3, 2009
EO 001-2009
May 14, 2009
EO 002-2009
June 4, 2009
EO 003-2009
July 20, 2009
EO 004-2009
July 31, 2009
EO 005-2009
December 23, 2009
EO 006-2009
DESCRIPTIONS
CREATING A TASK FORCE FOR TAX ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
PURPOSES, DESIGNATING ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDER MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITIZENS
CHARTER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY, AND CREATING
THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE
CREATING THE MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR
THE ICRMP OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY
ADDING THE MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTANT AS A MEMBER OF THE
LFC
RE-IMPLEMENTING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO 005-99 AN
ORDINANCE IMPOSING CURFEW HOURS TO MINORS BELOW
EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD, IMPOSING PENALTIES AND/OR FINE
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
DESIGNATING THE AROROY MUNICIPAL PORT AS THE
EXCLUSIVE AREA FOR PEDDLERS ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF
FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS
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Economic Sector
ECONOMIC SECTOR
The Local Government Unit of Aroroy has initiatives which focus on livelihood projects and other income
diversification that give income to the rural folks especially to the coastal barangay. Assistance given by
the local government unit encouraged more enterprising activities in the community.
These enterprising activities are supported by:
A. Agriculture
The Municipality of
Aroroy is dependent on
agriculture aside from
mining industry for its
economy.
It covers
three
(3)
areas,
namely:
crop
production, livestock
and fishery.
About 44.191 % of the
total municipal area is
devoted to agricultural
crop
production,
namely: rice, corn,
coconut and root crops
such
as
camote,
cassava, gabi, ube, etc.,
fruit trees such as
mango, citrus, banana,
etc. vegetables and
legumes
such
as
peanut, mongo, etc.
Areas planted with
coconut comprise the
largest cropland area at
10,405
hectares
followed by rice and
corn areas at 7,700
hectares and 1,050
hectares respectively.
Other crops occupy
Crop Production
TABLE 45
Crop Production
2010
Crops
Area
Location
(hectares)
FOOD
A. Rice
1. Irrigated
2. Rainfed
lowland
3. Upland
B. Corn
C. Vegetables
1. Eggplant
2. Pole sitao
3. Okra
4. Ampalaya
5. Squash
COMMERCIAL/
INDUSTRIAL
A. Sugarcane
B. Coconut
C. Coffee
D. Tobacco
E. Cotton
FRUIT
A. Banana
B. Mango
C. Pine apple
ROOT
A. Camote
B. Cassava
C. Gabi
LEGUMES
A. Peanut
Production
(metric
tons)
Value (PhP)
Remarks
489.25
511.00
Aroroy
Aroroy
1,565.60
1,430.80
26,615,200.00
24,323,600.00
Per cropping
Per cropping
90.00
210.00
Aroroy
Aroroy
180.00
3,060,000.00
Per cropping
15.00
25.00
10.00
12.00
25.00
Aroroy
255.00
375.00
120.00
93.00
625.00
3,825,000.00
5,625,000.00
1,800,000.00
2,325,000.00
6,250,000.00
Per cropping
Per cropping
Per cropping
Per cropping
Per cropping
7.0
12,045.
95
No data
No data
No data
Aroroy
Aroroy
21,080,412.
50
n/a
n/a
n/a
421,608,250.0
0
n/a
n/a
n/a
Per year
25.00
30.93
2.50
Aroroy
Aroroy
Aroroy
275.00
240.00
30.00
5,500,000.00
3,600,000.00
450,000.00
Per year
Per year
Per year
48.00
554.00
Aroroy
Aroroy
960.00
10,800.00
Per year
Per year
7.0
Aroroy
35.00
19,200,000.00
108,800,000.0
0
525,000.00
3.00
Aroroy
4.5
1,012,500.00
Per year
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Per year
Source: MAO, Aroroy
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smaller
portion of the
crop
landscape.
Between rice
and coconut,
it is the latter,
which
has
surplus
production.
Other crops
likewise
manifest low
productivity
resulting to
lack of buffer
stock.
TABLE 46
AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES
AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES
AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES
1.
2.
3.
4.
Small Water Impounding Project (SWIP)

Earth Dam (Irrigation)
Rice Thresher (Rent-to Own)
Hand Tractors
5. Tractor
6. Reaper/Harvester
7. Thresher
8. Mechanical/Flash Dryers
9. Solar Dryer
10. Solar Dryer
11. Communal Irrigation System (CIS)
12. Rice Mill
LOCATION
(Barangay)
Lanang & Dayhagan
Calanay
Lanang
San Isidro, Jaboyo-an,
Calanay
Calanay
Calanay
Calanay
Calanay
Calanay
Lanang, Jaboyo-an
Sawang, Talib, Tinigban
Tinigban
Poblacion, Calanay
Dayhagan, Lanang
Macabug, Tinigban
Talaba-an & Sawang
Municipal Wide
Poblacion
Poblacion
Balete
DA
Private
DA
Private
TOTAL
FUNDING
COST
( PhP )
7.0 Million
No Data
No Data
No Data
Private
Private
Private
Private
Private
DA
No Data
No Data
No Data
No Data
No Data
No Data
NIA
Private
No Data
No Data
AGENCY
Generally, the
13. Corn Mill
Private
No Data
14. Agricultural Extension Services
MAO
No Data
present
15. Municipal Ice Plant
LGU
No Data
agricultural
16. Municipal Slaughter House
LGU
No Data
support
18. Shallow Tube Well
Private
No Data
Source: MAO, Aroroy
facilities
available for
farmers include irrigation facilities such as SWIP, earth dam, STW and CIS, rice threshers, hand
tractors, reaper, harvester, solar dryers, rice mills and corn mills. This is augmented by the
extension services by the Municipal Agriculture Office. These facilities are located in different
barangay. A private company, Crown-B Agro-Industrial Development Corporation is engaged in
fully mechanized farming at Barangay Calanay and has engaged the employment services of the
people within its coverage area of operation. Said company expand its operations to agroindustrial particularly prawn culture. Despite the opportunity given to farmers such as the vast
agricultural crop lands, production is not being intensified due to the following factors 1.) lack of
market for the crops produced by the farmers thus providing no motivation for them to produce
more than they would normally consume; 2.) lack of farm-to-market roads; 3.) lack of postharvest facilities such as dryers, warehouse, thresher, rice mill corn shelter, etc. 4.) lack of
irrigation facilities that is why seasonal production is only attained.
There are about 7,415 hectares of
pasturelands being devoted to raising
cattle, carabaos and goat but
dominantly in cattle-raising, while
land devoted to agricultural crop
production covers 15,871.01 hectares
or about 34.28% of the total land area
of the municipality.
Numerous livestock farm operators
manage these pasturelands.
At
Livestock Production
Table 47
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
2010
Livestock
A. Hogs
B. Cattle
C. Goats
D. Carabaos
E. Horses
F. Chicken
G. Ducks
Area (hectares)
Location
Aroroy
Aroroy
Aroroy
Aroroy
Aroroy
Aroroy
Aroroy
Heads
10,000
5,852
635
891
150
8,200
150
Value (PhP)
35,000,000.00
99,484,000.00
952,500.00
16,038,000.00
750,000.00
1,640,000.00
22,500.00
Source: MVO, Aroroy
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present, the Municipality of Aroroy is exporting cattle courtesy of livestock farm owners.
However, several concerns affects the thriving cattle industry in the municipality such as; 1.)
decreasing population of cattle; 2.) poor quality of cattle because there is no fattening process
involved; 3.) lack or absence of cattle processing industry. Thus, these private livestock farm
operators have their own technology for cattle-raising while the Municipal Agriculture Office and
the Municipal Veterinary Office provides extension services to backyard raisers. It is only cattle,
which are commercially raised while carabao, horse, goat, swine and poultry are raised backyardstyle in significant quantities.
While the land is fertile and suitable for
crop production, fishing grounds are
equally abundant with variety of fishes
and other marine resources.
Fishery resources in the Municipality of
Aroroy consist of both inland and marine
fishery resources. Inland fisheries consist
of bangus, lapu-lapu, prawn, mud crab,
shrimps and tilapia raised in brackish
water fishponds. A significant area of
fishponds abounds in the municipality.
The Municipality of Aroroy has about
96,225.5352 plus hectares of fishing
ground situated at Port Barrera, Masbate
Pass and Sibuyan Sea. Variety of fish
caught in these areas consists of demersal
and pelagic species and sufficient quantity
of marine products are produced by smallscale commercial fishing.
LGUs thrusts and programs complement
with that of the national government to
attain food security pursuant to R.A. 8435
otherwise known as Agriculture and Fishery
Modernization Act.
TABLE 48
AREA, LOCATION OF FISHING GROUNDS, FISHPONDS
FISHPONDS/
FISHING GROUNDS
LOCATION
FISHPONDS
Amotag,
Calanay,
Cabas-an,
Lanang,
Mataba,
Matang-talang,
Balawing,
Panique
Puro,
San Agustin,
San Isidro,
Talabaan &
Talib
FISHING GROUNDS
(Using all kinds of Gill Net, Bag
Net, Hook & Line and other
fishing gears.)
Port Barrera,
Masbate Pass,
Sibuyan Sea
Source: MAO, Aroroy

TABLE 49
MAJOR AND MINOR OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS
URBAN AND RURAL
MAJOR AND MINOR
OCCUPATION GROUPS
FARMERS
FARMWORKERS
FISHERMEN
Crop Farmers
Orchard Farmers
Ornamental and Other Plant Grower
Livestock and Dairy Farmers
Poultry Farmers
Other Animal Producers
Aqua-Farm Cultivators
Inland and Coastal Water Fishermen
Deep Sea Fishermen
Other Farm Workers
Not elsewhere classified
Source: MAO, Aroroy
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B. Fisheries
Marine:
1. Major Fishing Ground
Port Barrera
Masbate Pass
Sibuyan Sea
MASBATE PASS
SIBUYAN SEA
PORT BARRERA
FIGURE 47
LOCATION OF MAJOR FISHING GROUND
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2. Major Commercial Species available in Coastal Areas

Fishes:
danggit
balo
lapu-lapu
tanguige
burao
turingan
galunggong
tamban
matambaka
mangagat
bangus
dilis (bolinao)
balanak
osu-os
dalagang-bukid
sapsap
hasa-hasa
sulid
salay-salay
talakitok
pak-an
saramoliete
-------------------------------------------------------------------
rabbit fish (siganid)

needle fish
grouper
spanish mackerel
indian mackerel
little tuna
round scad
sardines
big eyed scad
snapper
milkfish
anchovy
mullet
whiting
yellow fusiliers
slip mouth
mackerel
fusilier
finler scad
jack
hard-tailed scad
goatfish
sahang
sihi
tapangan
lisuit
talaba
taklobo
punao
tipay
budyong
----------------------------
spider shell
turban shell
fan shell
cone shell
oyster
giant clam
clam (small)
pearl oyster
helmet shells
nokus
pasayan
locon
pugita
alimango
kasag
banagan
pitik
-------------------------
squid
shrimp
prawn
octopus
mud crab
soft-shelled crab
lobster
comb fish
----------
laya
lambat (pangta-an)
anod
mollusks and crustaceans:
3. Sustenance Fishing
Major Fishing Methods or Gear
fish nets
bag net
drift net
set net
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spear gun
fry bulldozer
torch
hook and line
crab net
fish trap
fish corral
pana
sudsod
pang-ilaw
balakwit/talonton
panggal
bubo
buno-an
----------------------
4. Inland
Brackish or estuarine water
* Developed (Productive fish pond)

Area (has.)
---1,175.25
No. of Operators
---55
No. of Farm
---55
Species:
shrimps
bangus
tilapia
prawn
crabs
Annual Production
---436 MT
Average Production
---371 kg.
Underdeveloped available mangrove areas

Location
San Agustin
San Isidro
Balawing
Puro
Matalang-talang
Bangus Fry Grounds
Dayhagan
Tinigban
Mataba
Area
30 has.
40 has.
20 has
20 has.
10 has.
Calanay
Amotag
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TABLE 50
MAJOR BODIES OF WATER
Name
Port Barrera
Masbate Pass
Sibuyan Sea
Lanang River
Rio de Guinobatan
Manamoc River
Cabas-an River
*1 Sea, 2 Bay, 3- River,
Type*
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
TABLE 51
LIST OF RIVERS, LAKES, SPRING AND DAM
Location
(Barangay)
Lanang
Dayhagan
Cabas-an
Matongog
Amoroy/Talaba-an
Baga-uma
Poblacion
Ambolong
Mariposa
Bangon
Tinigban
San Agustin
Lakes/
Creeks
Creek
Creek
Creek
Creek
-
Spring
Spring
Spring
-
Dam
Irrigation
SWIP
Irrigation
Irrigation
-
River
Lanang River
Dayhagan River
Cabas-an River
Malibon River
Guinobatan River
Campentor Creek
Campentor Creek
Campentor Creek
Guinobatan River
Taguictic River

FIGURE 48
LOCATION OF WATER BODIES

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Municipal Fisheries Data

Fish Harvest
Fish harvest data are generated from the daily fish catch monitoring initially implemented at the
fish landing by year 2007. A systematic way of data collection was imposed through NEMO Daily
Fish Catch Monitoring implemented in all coastal-barangay, each with assigned and conducted by
NEMO Enumerators. The program run was in collaboration with partner-NGO, the OBI. However,
the program was temporarily stalled by 2009 due to some problems during the implementation.
As of this date, daily fish catch monitoring is being conducted sporadically, pending the final re-run
of the project.
FISH HARVEST REPORT ON FISH LANDING
Fish Harvest for the Year 2008
Kinds of Fish
Alamang
Alimango
Baduy
Bahol o
Balanak
Balangawan
Balintong
Balisara
Balitos/Batucan
Balo
Banahan
Bangkulis
Bangus
Baraka
Bilongbilong
Bisugo
Bodles
Bolinao
Bongtan
Borao
BoraoBorao
Boriring
Boroy
Fishing Location/Fishing Ground

Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Masbate Pass/Sibuyan Sea
Sibuyan Sea/Masbate Pass/Port
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Types of Fishing Gear Used

Man Push Net
Crab Lift Net
Total Catch
(Kgs.)
2.00
6,414.00
797.00
Hook & Line/Nets
971.00
Nets/Fish Corral
618.00
Fish Corral/Nets/Hook & Line

Hook & Line/Nets
1,870.00
1,125.00
48.00
Nets
410.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Multiple Long Line/Hook &
Line
Hook & Line/Nets
5,110.00
Nets
9,225.00

Nets
1,070.00
304.00
715.00
52.00
Gill Nets/Hook & Line

Nets/Multiple Long Line
26,492.00
Beach Seine/Fish Corral/Nets
38,352.00
85.00
Hook & Line/Nets
203.00
Hook & Line/Nets
21,102.50
Hook & Line/Nets
16,067.50
Nets
Nets
6,300.00
900.00
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Barrera
Buhokan
Chevorlet
Daguldolan
Damol-damol
Danngit
Dapak
Dohaw
Dorado
Ek-ek
Haso-os
Iito
Iliw
Karabalyas
Kasag
Kirawan
Kolambutan
Lagao
Laknit
Lapis
Lapu-lapu
Latab
Lawlaw
Lipistikan
Lipot
Liswet
Liwit
Locon
Lopoy
Malapuntik
Malasugi
Malatigui
Malimno
Maming
Mamsa
Mangagat
Mangudlong
Maripati
Matangbaka

Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Hook & Line/Nets

Nets
Nets/Fish Corral
Nets/Fish Corral
20.00
14,245.00
180.00
225.00
Nets/Fish Corral
Fish Pots/Nets/Hook & Line
Hook & Line
Hook & Line/Nets
645.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Nets/Fish Corral
497.00
Spear/Fish Corral
Nets
375.00
9,180.00
Nets/Fish Corral
2,655.00
463.00
165.00
169.00
118.00
Gill Nets/Fish Corral
620.00
659.00
Spear/Nets/Fish Corral
Line
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets
173.00
1,503.00
Nets/Hook & Line/Fish Pots
138.00

Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
956.00
577.00
450.00
96,480.00
10,855.00
20.00
200.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Gill Nets
3,937.00
Fish Corral
Hook & Line/Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
7,190.00
540.00
2,766.00
2,323.00
55.00

Barrera

Hook & Line/Nets
Hook & Line
Fish Corral/Gill Nets/Hook &
Line
9,900.00
55.00
475.00
45.00
450.00

Line
4,545.00
20,542.00
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Moblad
Mormor
Nocos
Pak-an
Pampano
Pananglitan
Panghakan
Pasayan
Pating
Punao
Pusit
Putian
Rebentador
Rompi
Salaysalay
Sapsap
Saramolyete
Sari-sari
Sibobog
Solig
Suahi
Suso
Tabas
Tabudyos
Tahong
Tamisan
Tangigi
Tapurok
Tilapia
Toringan
Torsilyo
Turay
Ubod
TOTAL

Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera

Spear/Nets
Squid Jigger/Nets/Fish Corral
Hook & Line/Nets
Province of Masbate
Philippines
32.00
506.00
1,330.00
315.00
675.00
Nets/Spear/Hook & Line

Hook & Line/Nets
Fish Corral/Filter Net
Hook & Line/Nets
244.00
3,545.00
1,636.00
366.00
923.00
Nets/Squid Jigger
13,435.50

Bag Nets/Fish Corral
787.00
449.00
Nets/Gill Nets/Fish Corral

Gill Nets/Filter Net/Fish Corral
Gill Nets/Fish Corral/Hook &
Line
90.00
5,265.00
900.00
96.00
40,423.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Nets/Fish Pots/Gill Nets
43,875.50
154.00
1,487.00
2,810.00
Nets
585.00
487.00
Squid Jigger
705.00
20.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Fish Corral/Beach Seine
1,400.00
630.00
2,745.00

Line
Nets
Line
31,758.50
640.00
5,850.00
145.00
496,933.50
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Table below shows the fish harvest of Top 10 species. Law-law (Sardinella longiceps) with total harvest of
96,480.00 kilograms got the top fish production recorded at the fish landing for the year 2008.
Fish Harvest of Top 10 Species
Local Name
Scientific Name
Kilograms
Lawlaw
Sardinella longiceps
96,480.00
Sibobog
Decapterus spp.
43,875.50
Sari-sari
(Various Species)
40,423.00
Bolinao
Stolephorus spp
38,352.00
Toringan
Auxis spp.
31,758.50
Bodles
Katsuwonus pelamis
26,492.00
Borao
Rastrelliger brachysoma
21,102.50
Matangbaka
Selar boops
20,542.00
BoraoBorao
Rastrelliger faughni
16,067.50
10
Chevorlet
Sardinella fimbriata
11
Other species
FIGURE 49
FISH HARVEST GRAPH (2008)
14,245.00
147,595.50
FIGURE 49 presents the percentage distribution of

the Top 10 fish species. As shown, for the year 2008
lawlaw contributed for about 19.42% of the total
fish harvest. Chevorlet contributed only 2.87% and
other species for about 29.70%.
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Kinds of Fish
Alamang
Alimango
Apahan
Badlon
Bados
Baduy
Bahol o
Balanak
Balangawan
Balintong
Balisara
Balitos/Batucan
Balo
Banahan
Bandolinog
Bangkulis
Bangus
Baraka
Barorog
Bilongbilong
Bisugo
Bodles
Bogaong
Bolinao
Bongtan
Bonito
Borag
Borao
BoraoBorao
Boriring
Boroy
Buhokan
Burabura
Chevorlet
Fishing Location/Fishing Ground

Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Types of Fishing Gear Used

Man Push Net
Crab Lift Net
Hook & Line/Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
Hook & Line/Nets

Nets/Fish Corral
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
Multiple Long Line/Hook & Line
Hook & Line
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Total
Catch
(Kgs.)
32.00
1,825.00
881.00
88.00
200.00
80.00
612.00
3.00
385.00
1,980.00
200.00
2,270.00
14,835.50
346.00
16.00
345.00
4,368.50
59.00
Beach Seine/Fish Corral

Nets
180.00
4,600.00

965.00
32,176.00
135.00
Beach Seine/Fish Corral/Nets
40,162.50
Hook & Line/Nets

265.00
1,072.50
2,070.00
Hook & Line/Nets
23,872.00
Hook & Line/Nets
14,332.00
Nets
Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets
5,130.00
3,825.00
44.00
180.00
36,102.50
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Daguldolan
Dalagang Bukid
Damol-damol
Danngit
Dapak
Dohaw
Dorado
Dugso
Ek-ek
Gono
Gusaw
Haso-os
Hikahikaw
Iito
Iliw
Karabalyas
Karpa
Kasag
Kirang
Kirawan
Kolambutan
Lagao
Lagasak
Laknit
Lapis
Lapu-lapu
Latab
Lawayan
Lawlaw
Ligbao
Ligno
Lipistikan
Lipot
Liswet
Liwit
Locon
Lopoy
Malapuntik
Port Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Nets/Fish Corral
45.00
Nets
Nets/Fish Corral
124.00
360.00
Nets/Fish Corral
Fish Pots/Nets/Hook & Line
Hook & Line
Hook & Line/Nets
Fish Pots/Hook & Line
562.00
Beach Seine/Fish Corral
675.00
Nets/Fish Corral
Nets/Fish Corral
Nets/Fish Corral

Barrera

Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
5,370.00
60.00
337.00
1,474.00
24.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Barrera
Barrera

Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Port Barrera
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Spear/Fish Corral
Nets
31.00
32.00
45.00
434.00
9,877.50
610.00
9.00
1,326.00
90.00
877.00
Spear/Nets/Fish Corral
205.00

Filter Nets/Fish Corral
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets
Nets/Hook & Line/Fish Pots
Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
285.00
927.00
4,314.00
1,836.00
152.00
439.00
45.00
75,807.50
135.00
630.00
8,552.00
Hook & Line/Nets

Gill Nets
123.00
65.00
14,639.50
735.00
Fish Corral
Hook & Line/Nets
1,800.00
363.00
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Malasugi
Malatigui
Malimno
Maming
Mamsa
Mangagat
Maripati
Matangbaka
Maya-maya
Moblad
Mormor
Mosie
Newlook
Nocos
Pagi
Pak-an
Pampano
Pananglitan
Panghakan
Pasayan
Pating
Poguita
Punao
Pusit
Putian
Rebentador
Rompi
Sagisihon
Salaysalay
Sapsap
Saramolyete
Sari-sari
Serom-serom
Sibobog
Solig
Suahi
Suso
Hook & Line/Nets

Barrera

Hook & Line/Nets
Hook & Line
Line

Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Sibuyan Sea/Masbate Pass/ ort
Barrera
Port Barrera
Port Barrera

Province of Masbate
Philippines
3,188.00
60.00
1,324.00
180.00
269.00
175.00
662.00
32,778.00
75.00
862.00
Spear/Nets
602.00
Spear
Nets
Squid Jigger/Nets/Fish Corral
Nets/Gill Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets/Spear/Hook & Line
Hook & Line/Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
Spear
Nets/Squid Jigger
30.00
25.00
1,351.00
65.00
2,195.00
432.00
4,668.00
3,150.00
3,475.00
1,286.00
131.00
575.00
12,329.50

1,265.00
90.00

1,268.50
462.00
Nets/Gill Nets/Fish Corral
3,754.00
Gill Nets/Filter Net/Fish Corral

Line
6,046.00
Nets
Hook & Line/Nets
Nets/Fish Pots/Gill Nets
421.00
33,905.00
90.00
43,932.50
194.00
729.00
125.00
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Tabas
Tabudyos
Tahong
Tamisan
Tangigi
Tapurok
Tilapia
Timontimon
Toringan
Torsilyo
Turay
Ubod
TOTAL

Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Sibuyan Sea/Masbate Pass/ ort
Barrera
Port Barrera
Barrera
Barrera
Nets
270.00
298.00
75.00
269.00
Squid Jigger
Hook & Line/Nets
Fish Corral/Beach Seine
Nets
Line
Nets
Line
1,594.00
2,118.00
663.00
2,845.00
61,076.25
1,224.00
2,970.00
187.00
562,811.75
Table below shows the fish harvest of Top 10 species. Law-law (Sardinella longiceps) with total harvest of
75,807.50 kilograms got the top fish production recorded at the fish landing for the year 2007.
Fish Harvest of Top 10 Species
Local Name
Scientific Name
Kilograms
Lawlaw
Sardinella longiceps
Toringan
Auxis spp.
61,076.25
Sibobog
Decapterus spp.
43,932.50
Bolinao
Stolephorus spp
40,162.50
Chevorlet
Sardinella fimbriata
36,102.50
Sari-sari
(Various Species)
33,905.00
Matangbaka
Selar boops
32,778.00
Bodles
Katsuwonus pelamis
32,176.00
Borao
Rastrelliger brachysoma
23,872.00
10
Balo
Tylosurus spp.
11
Other species
75,807.50
FIGURE 50
FISH HARVEST GRAPH (2007)
14,835.50
168,164.00
FIGURE 50 presents the percentage distribution of

the Top 10 fish species. As shown, for the year 2007
lawlaw contributed for about 13.47% of the total
fish harvest. Balo contributed only 2.64% and
other species for about 29.88%.
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C. Tourism
The Philippines is a beautiful, tropical archipelago of 7, 107 islands endowed with breathtaking
powder white sand beaches, beautiful crystal clear seas, brilliant coral reefs, lush tropical forests,
soaring volcano peaks and majestic mountain ranges. The country, the second largest archipelago
on earth, next only to Indonesia, stands second to no one when it comes to natural wonders and
beauty. Moreover, Filipinos are naturally warm, hospitable and fun-loving people. Filipinos love to
entertain and party, proof of which area the countless fiestas.
Within Masbate Province, there are sites identified as tourism destinations, while others are yet
to be discovered, waiting for inclusion as tourism-destination. It is also dubbed as the Rodeo
Capital of the Philippines, where it comes to display the wild-West cowboy styles -- the
Masbateo way.
The Municipality of Aroroy is endowed with abundant natural resources and scenic spots
considered to be remarkable attractions for tourism. Beaches featuring white sands, clean and
unpolluted sea in coastal areas, hill and rock formation and the unexplored caves, are just few of
its offering.
Places
The potential tourists attraction which the municipal government intends and works to open for
tourism development are the white beaches of MATINCAL (Mataba, Tinigban, Calanay), the
picturesque view of Limestone Hills, beautiful hill formation in Calanay, Mata Cave in Matongog,
the Bennett Reef (Buntod Island) where sea turtle hatch and lay their eggs and Gato Island
where wildlife such as coconut crab and sea snake are found. The historical landmarks like
Bugui Point Lighthouse and Bao-bao are also considered as great destination. Also the LGU is
eyeing to develop the eco-tourism potential of Cabas-an River. Steps also have been made by
the government to preserve the unexplored caves for future geological studies.
TINIGBAN BEACHFRONT, FORMS PART OF MATINCAL BEACH
LIMESTONE HILLS
BUGUI PT. LIGHTHOUSE
BENNETT REEF
BAO-BAO
MATA CAVE
GATO ISLAND
CABAS-AN RIVER
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The Municipality of Aroroy is also part of the circuit within the so-called CRM Learning
Destinations. Developed by the CRMP in 2003, it features an interpretive tour of some
destination (of selected areas in Masbate Province) which highlights some scenic views that are
of vital factors within the CRM perspectives, highlighting the interpretation validating the
reason for particular scenery [i.e. how does a limestone was formed, the reason for those white
beaches, formation of karst terrain, among others]. Most of the attractions are in the western
side of Aroroy and have been included in the list and part of the tour. It is introduced in all CRM
Learning Destinations all throughout the archipelago, which banners the theme Not just sights,
but insights.
Events
By large account of the Catholic population, a Patronal Town Fiesta is celebrated in honor of its
venerated patron, Saint Raphael the Archangel during its feast day 22-24 for the month of
October. Part of the celebration is a street-dancing presentation dubbed as Halad-Pasali.
Part of the celebration is a nine-day novena honoring the patron saint, wherein during the first
novenary day, a fluvial procession is conducted. The procession also traces back the origin of
the old pueblo of Aroroy, located in Barangay San Agustin prior to its establishment in the
present site of the town center.
Other occasion which are considered tourist-drawer is
celebration like Wacky Rodeo Festival (A Unique
Crustacean Festival), celebrated during full moon of May.
The celebration focuses on the promotion of Aroroy as
crab-producing locality and enhancing management,
conservation & protection efforts of the government and
the people on the importance of its habitats.
From the celebration, one native dance has evolved, the
Pangalimango Dance, in reference to the thriving crab
industry of the municipality.
Giant Crab. A paper-mache of a crab presented during
Float Contest during the Wacky Rodeo Festival.
If one were to combine the Philippines natural beauty and the Filipinos natural warmth and
hospitality, this makes a great combination to make one place (as in the Philippines, in general,
and any destination in the countryside, in particular) as one great tourist destinations.
In general, international institutions have started to formulate strategies and principles for
sustainable tourism development in parable with the Department of Tourism in the Philippines.
The planning tools of determining carrying capacity and the limits of acceptable change are
increasingly being used along with integrated master planning.
While initiatives for tourism industry is being done, as initiated by the LGU in tandem with NGOs,
(with the Aroroy Tourism Council [ATC] in the lead) assessment of tourism facilities such as
accommodation, transportation and communication facilities, food and water supply, and other
essentials are worked-out.
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In summary, with all the efforts being exerted on tourism by the LGU, due consideration and
diligence must be given to the character, way of life and ecology of its constituents. Therefore, in
pursuing tourism, other related factors are also being pursued which includes, alternative
livelihood, enactment of relative laws, transportation facilities, communication facilities,
accommodation facilities and most importantly, peace and order.
TABLE 51
POTENTIAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tourist Spots/
Attractions
Napayawan Island
Bagumbayan
Island
Nabuktot Island
Majaba Island
Gato Island
6. Buntod
Island/Bennet Reef
7. Bugui Lighthouse
8. Tigbao Beach
9. MATINCAL Beach
10. AHC Resort
11. Mabunga Beach
12. Mines View Park/
Cliffhanger
13. Kalanay Caves
14. Colorado Point
15. Crown B
16. Limestone Hills
17. Bao-bao
18. Mata Cave
19. Calanay Hills
20. Puro Mine Site
Location
Description
Access
Amotag
Amotag
Snorkeling and Dive Site

Boat
Boat
Amotag
Dayhagan
Calanay
Boat
Boat
Boat
Gumahang
Tigbao
Mataba, Tinigban, Calanay
Tinago
Tinago
Puro,Balete

Snorkeling and Dive
Bird Sanctuary / Wildlife
Seascape
Pebble Island / Turtle
Sanctuary
Historical Landmark
White Sand Beach
Beach
Beach
Beach
Mine Site, tunnels
Calanay, Tinigban
Tigbao
Calanay & Dayhagan
Calanay
Ambolong
Matongog
Calanay, Tinigban
Puro
Archaeological Site
Lighthouse
Agri-Agro-Industrial Site
Karst formation
Historical Landmark
Rock formation
Natural mound formation
Mines View
PUJ/Boat
Boat
PUJ / Bus
PUJ
Boat
Boat
PUJ/Boat/Bus
PUJ/Tricycle/Motorcycle
Calanay
Boat
Boat
Boat
PUJ/Boat
PUJ/Boat
PUJ/Boat
PUJ/Tricycle/Boat

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D. Industry (types of industry, number of employment, revenues generated)
The municipality sees a bright future in the field of industry. Aside from the abundance of the
usual agro-fishery products, Aroroy is the only locality in the province that engages and host for
gold-mining industry. Its produce is acclaimed as of higher quality that is competitive in the world
market.
Concentrations of identified gold sources are in Barangay Puro, Panique, Capsay, Syndicate and
Bangon, though splinters of other-sources could be found in other neighboring-barangay.
Presently, the FILMINERA Resources Corporation (FRC) has engaged and profited in this endeavor
and has contributed significantly to the development of the municipality in terms of infrastructure
and employment opportunities to the people.
Small-scale mining industry thrives though and continues its operation in the form of gold
panning, by enterprising individuals, which in turn are processed in rod mills. Another potent
mineral, which is lime, could be found at the northwest barangay of the locality. However, this
remains untapped due to geographical constraints and lack of investors.
On the agro-industrial side, the municipality also host to a number of investors particularly in
fishpond operation. A big name in the area of concern is Crown-B located in Barangay Calanay,
which engage in prawn culture, where its produce is exported directly to the world market. Aside
from this, they have also a number of ranches, which supplies livestock not only in the locality but
also in other parts of the country.
The fishing industry however lacks the necessary
support infrastructure facilities, particularly of which
are post-harvest facilities which could harness other
potentials surrounding the fishery sector which will
enhance the economic viability of other products
derived from the sea.
Since manufacturing of goods in large scale is not an
economic activity in the municipality, commercial
activities are mostly concentrated on buying and selling
of manufactured goods and other services. TABLE 52
enumerates the number of commercial establishments
in the municipality by type.
As can be observed that buying of goods for both
wholesale and retail is mostly from Masbate City,
Lucena City and Pilar, Sorsogon while selling of seafood
and copra are usually to Cebu, Manila and Pilar,
Sorsogon.
TABLE 52
TYPE OF COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Type of Commercial
Establishments
Sari-Sari Store
Dry Goods Store
Grocery
General Merchandise & Hardware
Bakery
Vegetable Stall
Fish Stall
Meat Stall
Snack House
Restaurant
Pawnshop
Pharmacy
Furniture Shop
Copra Buyer
Goldsmith & Jewelry Shop
Seafoods Buyer
Gasoline Station
VCD & VHS Tapes Rentals
Billiard Hall
Videoke Bar
Cockpit
Funeral Parlor
Beauty Parlor
Tailoring & Dress Shop
Number
74
18
10
6
8
9
25
7
3
8
3
8
3
4
10
3
4
2
3
5
2
4
7
3
Source: Municipal Treasurers Office, Aroroy

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Existing Coastal Zoning
In reference to the existing policy impose in the municipality; there is an existing zonation of the
municipal waters as stipulate in the Municipal Fishery Ordinance (MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 008-2004:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION OF
THE AROROY MUNICIPAL WATERS AND ITS COASTAL AND FISHERY RESOURCES HARMONIZING AND
INTEGRATING ALL ORDINANCES PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES) enacted on NOVEMBER 5,
2004, to wit;
Section 7 ZONATION OF THE MUNICIPAL WATERS

The municipal waters of Aroroy are hereby classified according to the following four priority coastal zones:
Zone 1 (Ecotourism Zone) covers the municipal waters bordering the barangay of Mataba, Tinigban, Calanay
Matongog Point, Bugui Point, Colorada Point, Gato Island and Benett Reef in Barangay Calanay, Napayawan
Island and Bagumbayan Island in Barangay Amotag and Mangrove Areas in Port Barrera.
Zone 2 (Multiple-use Zone) covers the municipal waters bordering the barangay within Port Barrera and
NABANAMA Channel.
Zone 3 (Fishery Management Zone) covers all the municipal waters bordering the municipal waters of Baleno,
Claveria and Mandaon.
Zone 4 (Trade and Navigational Zone) covers the municipal waters bordering the barangay along the Port
Barrera, Masbate Pass and Sibuyan Sea.
Section 26 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF FISH CORRALS THROUGH THE GRANT OF EXCLUSIVE FISHERY
PRIVILEGES
The Municipal government shall designate the following sub-zones of Coastal Zone III as areas for the
establishment and operation of fish corrals in the municipal waters through the grant of exclusive fishery
privileges (through bidding);
Sub-Zone III 1 The Municipal water within the coordinates of (Port Barrera)
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2701 1
12D2645
Magdungao
Panandangan
123D1954
123D2043
12D2640
Basiao
123D2029
Sub-Zone III 2 The Municipal water within the coordinates of (Port Barrera)
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2826
12D2728
Macapiz
122D2125
123D2040
12D2811
12D2806
123D2132
123D2022
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Sub-Zone III 3 The Municipal water within the coordinates of:

Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2721
Mabariw
123D1947
12D2817
123D1940
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2823
Balawing
123D2140
12D2821
123D2226
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D3136
12D3014
Matalangtalang
123D2022
123D2110
12D3136
12D3014
123D2116
123D2126
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D3003
12D3023
Amoroy
123D2155
123D2217
12D3023
12D3003
123D2202
123D2210
Section 27 OTHER DESIGNATED AREAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF FISH CORRALS
The municipal government shall designate the following sub-zones of the Coastal Zone III as areas for the
establishment and operation of fish corrals through the grant of ordinary permit;
Sub-Zone III 7 The Municipal water within the coordinates of (NABANAMA Channel)
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2119
12D2215
Napayawan
123D1444
123D1440
12D2214
12D2120
123D1458
123D1415
Sub-Zone III 8 The Municipal water within the coordinates of (NABANAMA Channel)
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2248
12D2348
Napayawan
Bagumbayan
123D1510
123D1435
12D2324
12D2311
Napayawan
Bagumbayan
123D1517
123D1436
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Section 28 ESTABLISHMENT OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPAs)

The municipal government shall establish MPAs in the municipal waters adjacent to Barangay Talaba-an
(Pukdol) within the coordinates of:
POINT
Pukdol
Coordinates
POINT
Coordinates
12D3037
12D3043
123D2243
12D3043
123D2242
123D2249
12D3035
123D2248
In the municipal waters adjacent to Barangay Tigbao (Tangig) within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D3341
Tangig
123D2000
In the municipal waters adjacent to Barangay Matongog (Malibon) within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D3406
12D3339
Malibon
123D1427
123D1417
In the municipal waters adjacent to Barangay Amotag (Bagumbayan Island) within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
Bagumbayan
Island
12D2325
123D1436
and in the municipal waters adjacent to Barangay Calanay (Gato Island and Benett Reef) within the
coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2631
12D2621
Gato Island
123D1225
123D1226
12D2630
12D2625
123D1233
123D1221
Benett Reef
12D2408
123D0453
Section 39 DESIGNATED AREAS FOR FISH PENS

The municipal government shall designate the following sub-zones of Coastal Zone II as areas for the
establishment and operation of fish pens in the municipal waters:
Sub-Zone II-1 The municipal water at Port Barrera within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2753
12D2843
Mabariw
123D1941
123D2040
12D2830
12D2817
Bunacan
123D2040
123D1940
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Sub-Zone II-2 The municipal water at Port Barrera within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2837
12D2905
Bunacan
123D2051
123D2110
12D2846
12D2940
Lungib
123D2110
123D2049
Section 40 - DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR FISH CAGES
The municipal government shall designate the following sub-zones II as areas for the establishment and
operation of fish cages in the municipal waters.
Sub-Zone II-7 The municipal waters within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D3136
Matalangtalang
123D2116
12D3221
Don Pablo
dela Rosa
123D2100
Sub-Zone II-8 The municipal waters (NABANAMA Channel) within the coordinates of
Coordinates
Coordinates
POINT
POINT
12D2517
12D2555
Majaba
Island
123D1507
123D1526
12D2535
123D1520
TABLE 53
OTHER PROTECTED AREAS (Protected area for spawners or breeders)
Name of
Protected Area
Malibon River
Gumahang Creek
Dayhagan River
Cabas-an River
Odoc River
Napayawan River
Amoroy
Taguictic
Talabaan
Lumoklok
Malubago
Balawing
Ubo Creek
Tangig Creek
Talib
Uson River
Bang-bang River
Pacil Creek
Cagogo Creek
Tinigban Creek
Canmaisog Creek
Location
(name of barangay)
Barangay Matongog
Barangay Gumahang
Barangay Dayhagan
Barangay Cabas-an
Barangay Amotag
Barangay Amotag
Barangay Amotag
Barangay San Agustin
Barangay Talabaan
Barangay Matalangtalang
Barangay Don Pablo dela Rosa
Barangay Balawing
Barangay Matalangtalang
Barangay Tigbao
Barangay Talib
Barangay Mataba
Barangay Mataba
Barangay Tinigban
Barangay Tinigban
Barangay Tinigban
Barangay Tinigban
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Risk Assessment
In a general scope, the Province of Masbate lies within the Philippine Fault which traverses Ticao Island
to mainland of Masbate, thus the island-province is an earthquake-prone area. Add to this, is that Bicol
Region is commonly ravaged by typhoons.
The Municipality of Aroroy in particular also experienced some disaster, though not with great impact,
like flood, storm surges, landslide, drought, epidemics and agricultural infestations, militarization/armed
conflict, among others. Volcanic eruption does not pose real-threat to the municipality. Though in the
year 1991, ash fall reach some areas of the municipality during the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in Central
Luzon. With the proximity of the municipality to mainland Bicol, it may be considered that with the
magnitude that may be caused by eruption of Mayon Volcano, located in Albay Province, still the risk
may be considered.
Identification of disaster-prone areas has been validated by identification from Geo-Hazard mapping
conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the DENR. Areas were identified on the potential
risks involved, such as but not limited to: as flood hazard, land slide susceptibility, liquefaction potential,
ground subsidence and ground settlement susceptibility, among others. But the official results, through
the production of Geo-Hazard maps are still subject for release by the governing entity. Presently, the
municipality still lacks the technical capacity on disaster risk handling and management.
By mere experience though, there have been occurrence of landslide within upland barangay, mostly
during heavy downpour of rain. There were cases that some small-scale mining that was trapped in
sinkholes brought by rains. Some areas are even inaccessible due to flash floods, and roads rendered
impassable. Though there are reports about unsafe mining practices and improper mines waste
disposal, specifically by the small-scale mining operators, these has to be confirmed and backed-up by
studies to verify the supposed discharges of pollutants to the rivers and seas.
The possibility for oil-spill will be basically focused to the only oil depot operating in the municipality.
Though it may have its own contingency plan, still being an existent operator its possibility must be
considered for planning strategies.
Meanwhile, in coastal areas, storm surges are the most common disastrous situations, and sometimes
abnormal monsoon patterns brought by typhoons. Add to these, is the occurrence of sea-level rise that
have been noticeable, in an apparent result to the global phenomenon of climate-change caused by
global warming.
However, scientific-based studies are needed to confirm any conclusions. The emergence of global-wide
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation is highly recommended for the local communities to respond
to the demand of the present times.
With the LGUs limited technical expertise and capacity on disaster mitigation and preparedness is still
cope with the needs of the populace and the environment to address the local-based issues. Mitigations
are measure taken in advance of a disaster aimed at reducing its impact on society and environment.
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Preparedness is the measure taken to predict various emergencies and prepare people to react
appropriately during and following such events.
Among its actions are the following:
MITIGATIONS
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
determination where it is safe to build in normal times, identification of evacuation centers as shelters in
emergencies, and location of temporary housing after a disaster.
ENFORCEMENT
the LGU has imposed the CLUP trough the Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable provisions of the
Building & Fire Codes.
EDUCATING
tapping the private sector and public on simple mitigation measures to reduce loss and injury.
INTEGRATING
hazard assessment results in development plans, construction permits, design approvals, etc.
RE-PLANNING
for disaster mitigation in the aftermath of a disaster, when hazard awareness is high.
PREPAREDNESS
PLANNING
Adapting the Disaster Management plans, contingency plans, mutual aid arrangements.
ADVOCACY
Conduct of IEC campaign, enhancing peoples awareness thru conduct of DM fora/briefing, observance of
disaster consciousness month, etc.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Orientation of local officials, volunteers, conduct of drills & rehearsals
RESOURCES
The LGU has investment on the 5 Ms manpower, materials, methods, machine & money.
In spite of the LGUs effort to enhance its technical capacity, it could not still perform the entire tenets
that will address all dissert management.
The LGU will harness the efficacy of handling real-scenarios by upgrading its response capability. It has
limited facility handling response situations. Though it performs the essentialities, a much broder scope
will be needed. Response are measures taken immediately prior to, and following an emergency. Such
measures are directed towards saving life, protecting property, and dealing with the immediate damage
caused by the disaster.
EARLY WARNING
timely and rapid dissemination of warnings to threatened communities/populations.
NOTIFICATION
mobilization of response teams.
THE GOLDEN HOUR PRINCIPLE
the time within which lives could be saved and injuries minimized.
CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT
provision of emergency services by concerned agencies.
All disaster-related activities, including management scheme are well-defined and are acted upon by the
Municipal Disaster and Coordinating Council, with hands-on supervision of the LCE.
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Institutional and Legal Framework
INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

STATE OWNERSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Management of the coastal zone and the resources within it is anchored on the basic national policy
that all natural resources belong to the state. The Spanish colonizers in the Philippines first introduced a
policy called the Regalian Doctrine (also known as Jura Regalia) almost 500 years ago through the Laws
of the Indies and the royal cedulas. The American colonizers through the Public Lands Acts and the
judiciary later adopted it. Ultimately, this doctrine was embodied in the Philippine Constitution.
The Regalian Doctrine establishes the responsibility of the state, as owner of these natural resources, to
protect and conserve these for the present and future generations. Under this system, the government
hopes to generate growth and development by raising revenues and imposing penalties related to
natural resource use.
This framework, however, lacks a system of directs accountability on the part of the government. Any
impact on the environment and resources base is usually borne by affected residents or, local
communities. Moreover, because government often lacks the will to regulate the use of coastal
resources and enforce environmental laws, resources are accessible to everyone to either use or
destroy.
MULTIPLICITY OF LAWS AND POLICIES
There is yet no comprehensive legislation that covers all aspects of coastal resource management in the
Philippines. Instead, the country has an aggregate of laws, executive and administrative orders dealing
with various resources and activities in the coastal zone: fisheries, aquaculture, mining and quarrying,
tourism, forestry, human settlements, reclamation, ports and harbor development and industrial
development. Unlike the basic ecological principle that recognized the interconnectedness of
ecosystems, existing laws regard the coastal zone in a disaggregate manner.
Foremost among this collective of laws is the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 that has a huge impact
on the management of the coastal zone. This law repealed the Fisheries Decree of 1975 and several
other laws on fishery and aquatic resources. Unlike its predecessor, PD 704, the New Fisheries Code now
consider food security as the overriding consideration in the use, management, development,
conservation and protection of fishery resources. It also stipulates that as a state policy the exploitation
of the countrys fishery resources would be on a limited access basis.
This new fisheries law is a codification of existing fishery laws. It consolidates and updates all prior penal
laws related to fisheries and provides for new provisions. Significant changes in this new law include (i)
the jurisdiction of municipal governments over waters 15 kilometers from the shoreline; (ii) limiting the
use of municipal waters to fishing operations using boats no bigger than three gross tons and using
passive gears; (iii) the creation of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils (FARMCs) at
the local and national levels to enable multisectoral participation in the management of fishery
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resources and implementation of fishery laws, and (iv) incorporation of integrated coastal zone
management as one of its policy approaches.
The Philippine Fisheries Code has attempted to address more concerns related to coastal resources than
its antecedent law, but other laws affecting the coastal zone and its resources continue to apply. One
law which impacts on the coastal zone is the national Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of
1992 (RA 7586), a landmark legislation that recognizes the importance of the integrated protected areas
system as a powerful mechanism for the conservation of Philippine biodiversity. The NIPAS law is a
process legislation in that it defines a mechanism by which the national park system will be governed
more realistically, using biodiversity principles, site-specific management strategies and public
participation. Under this law, all marine-protected areas, reserves, and sanctuaries existing prior to 1992
are considered initial component of the protected area system.
The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), compose of representatives from the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the local government unit, affected communities and
private sector, manages the protected area.
Another law is the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA), which seeks to industrialize
agriculture in the country including fisheries. This law provides for zone-based development of special
areas set aside for agricultural and agro-industrial development, and focuses on converting the
agriculture and fisheries sector from resource-based technology to technology-based industries. Given
its focus on fishery production, AFMA has serious implications on coastal resources. While the Philippine
Fisheries Code focuses on conservation and management, the AFMA prioritizes industrialization. Other
laws that deal with the coastal zone include the Water Code and the Public Land Act which administer
activities within the foreshore areas, such as tourism activity, squatting, port development and
reclamation. The Philippine New Mining Act provides for the management of mining and quarrying
activities in the coastal zone. Pollution control in the coastal zone is governed by the Pollution Control
Law, the Solid Waste Management Act, and the Sanitation Code.
The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System and Department Administrative Order (DAO)
No. 96-37 of the DENR govern development projects (such as tourism and industrial estates) that may
have an impact on coastal areas. For the conservation and protection of wildlife, it is the Philippine
Wildlife Act that provides the rules which LGUs implement.
Another significant legislation that influences coastal resources management is the Local Government
Code (LGC). It concretizes the constitutional policy on government decentralization and
democratization. In the past, CRM programs originated from the national government agencies such as
the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and DENR. The LGC reversed
this process and gave primary management responsibility to local government units. Thus, coastal
municipalities and cities are now at the forefront of coastal zone management.
The LGC gives LGUs greater fiscal autonomy through various powers to levy certain taxes, fees, or
charges. This law also provides for peoples direct participation in the planning and implementation of
resource management plans, thus, establishing a system where local communities, NGOs, academic and
scientific intuitions can become partners of LGUS.
The Philippine Fisheries Code complements the primary management role of local government units as
it establishes the jurisdiction of municipal/city government over municipal waters; assigns to them the
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enforcement of all fishery laws, rules and regulations; and mandates them to enact ordinances to
regulate fishery activities, protect and conserve fishery resources, and assist in the creation of councils
where local fisherfolks and NGOs are represented.
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
The Philippine Government supports global efforts to protect the environment by being a State Party to
several international treaties, as well as global programs of actions on various aspects of the
environment. Some of these treaties have significant implications to resources management programs
at the national and local level. For example, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
(UNCLOS) brings the Philippines within the international legal regime recognized by the community of
nations on the proper management of the oceans. It also commits the Philippines to cooperate in
international efforts to protect and preserve the marine environment, which opens up the possibility of
international cooperative projects for marine resource management, ocean technology transfer, and
information exchange in matters of common interest.
One treaty which is significant to CRM, as it may involve the cooperation of local government
authorities, is CITES. CITES is a treaty between 151 states which have agreed to control or prohibit the
international trade of over 40,000 species of animals and plants, including any products made from
them, depending on the extent of the threat to their survival as a species. The Parties to the treaty apply
a system of permits and certificates, which are issued when certain conditions are met and which have
to be presented when consignments of specimens of species listed under the agreement leave or enter
a country. Since the sources of these flora and fauna are directly within their jurisdictions, local
governments are required to prevent the collection, trafficking of, and trade in the species listed under
CITES.
Due to the inherent difficulties in international treaty-making, countries have recently begun resorting
to less formal instruments with varying degrees of binding force. Among these instruments are so-called
programs of actions and codes of conduct. One of the more recent is the Code of Conduct for
Responsible Fisheries, which resulted from a series of international initiatives sponsored by the UN Food
Agriculture Organization calling for responsible, sustainable fisheries.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OR LOACL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
The legal framework in the Philippines provides opportunities for the participation of communities in
the formulation and implementation of local policies as well as in the actual management of actual
resources. The 1987 Constitution embodies the following provisions:
a.) Democratization of Access to Resources: Direct users of natural resources, such as farmers,
forest dwellers, marginal fishermen, are guaranteed the right to continue using such resources
for their daily sustenance and survival in accordance with existing laws. Hence, the Constitution
introduced the concept of small-scale utilization of natural resources as a model of natural
resource utilization.
b.) Social Justice: There is a bias for the underprivileged with regard to the development and
management of natural resources such that land and other natural resources are made
accessible to them. Municipal waters for example are reserved for the preferential use of
subsistence fishers.
c.) Right of the people to a Balanced and Healthful Ecology: The Constitution protects the right of
the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
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nature. The State is mandated to protect, advance and promote the peoples right to ecological
security and health.
d.) Due Process Clause: The Constitution guarantees the right of the people to life, liberty and
property, and freedom from undue intervention and usurpation without due process of law.
Thus, surface owners or occupants whose rights are based on a Torrens title or a valid tenurial
instrument issued by the government can assert their right to due process when they are
threatened by development and exploration activities.
e.) Fundamental Liberties: Besides the right to due process, important provisions include the right
to information and right to peoples participation, where the State recognizes and promotes the
right of the youth, women, labor, indigenous communities, NGOs, and community-based or
sectoral or peoples organizations (POs). There is a provision for a peoples initiative and
referendum in proposing, amending, rejecting or enacting laws. These policies serve as a basis
for community groups to participate in establishing, conserving, managing, and formulating
policies and resource management plans.
These policies have been complemented by the Philippine Fisheries Code, which provides for:
a.) Protecting the rights of fisherfolk, particularly of municipal fisherfolk communities, in the
preferential use of municipal waters;
b.) Providing primary support to municipal fisherfolk through appropriate technology and research,
adequate financial and marketing assistance and other services;
c.) Managing fishery and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with the concept of integrated
coastal area management in specific natural fishery management areas;
d.) Establishing the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils in the municipal and
barangay level to assist LGUs in formulating and enforcing policies.
The Local Government Code also provides for participatory policy-making as follows:
a.) Representatives of NGOs and POs have seat in almost all councils, leagues and boards;
b.) Resource use or management plans can be enacted into ordinances through the local peoples
initiative;
c.) Resource use plans formulated by fisherfolks in several barangay or municipalities may be
implemented through the league of barangay/municipalities.
The diversity of laws governing the coastal zone has resulted in a variety of institutions implementing
these laws, thus giving rise to overlapping institutional mandates.
With regard to the implementation of fishery laws, the Department of Agriculture is mandated under
the Administrative Code of 1987 to, among others, promulgate and enforce all laws, rules and
regulations governing the conservation and use of fishery resources. The DA, through the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, carries out this enforcement function but focuses on waters beyond
municipal jurisdiction.
Besides the DA, the DENR also exercises management functions over the coastal zone. The DENRs
programs, particularly on mangrove conservation and watershed resource management, have
substantial impacts on the coastal zone and on fishery resources. For instance, fishpond development is
covered by the environmental impact assessment, which falls within the domain of the DENR.
On the provincial, municipal or village level, however, the municipal governments exercise management
functions. Section 17 of the Local Government Code identifies and provides for the devolution of some
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environmental and natural resource management functions from the DENR to the LGUs. The law
provides, among others, that:
It is the duty of every national agency or government-owned or controlled corporation
authorizing or involved in the planning and implementation of any project or program that may
cause pollution, climatic change, depletion of non-renewable resources, loss of cropland,
rangeland or forest cover, and extinction of animal or plant species, to consult with the local
government units, NGOs, and other sectors concerned, and explain the goals and objectives of
the project or program, its impact upon the people and the community in terms of
environmental or ecological balance, and the measures that will be undertaken to prevent or
minimize the adverse effects;
Prior consultations are required and the approval of the local council concerned must first be
had before any such project or program may be implemented;
Every local government shall exercise those powers that are essential to the promotion of the
general welfare and shall enhance the right of the people to a balance ecology.
Given the array of management powers exercised by the LGUs within their territorial jurisdictions,
coastal resource management can be considered as among their inherent functions. LGU powers and
responsibilities in the coastal zone include protection, regulation, revenue generation, local legislation,
enforcement, provision of services, extension and technical assistance, performance of intergovernment relations, and relations with NGOs and POs.
In a wake of a national policy shift from centralized governance to increase local autonomy, the role of
the provincial government in service delivery has largely been ignored as capacity development efforts
focused on filing capacity gaps at the municipal and community levels. Yet the province is strategically
positioned not only to coordinate municipal-wide capacity development activities, but also to integrate
CRM into the development framework of the LGUs under its jurisdiction.
Four elements make the province especially strategic as a channel for CRM technical assistance to
municipal LGUs: the existence at the provincial level of mechanisms for regular consultations between
municipal LGUs, assisting NGAs and the province, such as the Provincial Development Council (PDC);
availability of funds for capacity development that can be strategically directed to promote municipallevel capacities in CRM; the provinces influence on municipal development thrust through a review
process undertaken by the Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC): and policy and legal mechanisms for
setting a provincial framework to support local CRM implementation.
At the municipal level, various LGU offices and peoples organizations were engaged in planning process.
The Municipality of Aroroy has established Coastal Resource Management Office directly from the Office
of the Mayor. Present set-up though is handled by the MPDO, with its staff designated with additional
functions and duties in running the office and coordinate with CRM-related activities and programs.
While maximizing the use of strategic channels for technical assistance delivery, capacity development
efforts whether by donor projects, the province, or other institutions must be ultimately geared
toward enhancing the governed and leadership skills of the barangay officials, and contribute to CRM.
Other provisions of law that are of importance, from the basic constitutional rights which addresses
directly and indirectly the ICM concepts are:
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Introduction
Pursuant to RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, Local Government
Units shall exercise such powers and discharge such functions and responsibilities as are necessary,
appropriate, or incidental to efficient and effective provision of the basic services and facilities. Such
basic services and facilities include, but not limited to, the following:
For a Barangay:
Agricultural support services which include planting materials distribution system and operation of farm
produce collection and buying stations; services and facilities related to general hygiene and sanitation,
beautification and solid waste collection; as well as maintenance of water supply systems among others.
The Punong Barangay shall ensure the delivery of these basic services and facilities. The Sanggunian
Barangay on its part assists in the establishment, organization and promotion of cooperative centers that
will improve the economic condition and well-being of the residents, regulate the use of waterworks and
other similar facilities constructed with government funds within the jurisdiction of the barangay, and
provide for the delivery of basic services.
For a municipality:
(i) Extension and on-site research services and facilities related to agriculture and fishery activities which
include dispersal of livestock and poultry, fingerlings, and other seeding materials for aquaculture;
demonstration farms; quality control of copra and improvement and development of local
distribution channels, preferably through cooperatives; inter barangay irrigation system; water and
soil resource utilization and conservation projects; and enforcement of fishery laws in municipal
waters including the conservation of mangroves;
(ii) Pursuant to national policies and subject to supervision, control and review of the DENR,
implementation of community-based forestry projects which include integrated social forestry
programs and similar projects; management and control of communal forests with an area not
exceeding fifty (50) square kilometers; establishment of tree parks, greenbelts, and similar forest
development projects;
(iii) Solid waste disposal system or environmental management system and services or facilities related to
general hygiene and sanitation;
(iv) Infrastructure facilities intended primarily to service the needs of the residents of the municipality
and which are funded out of municipal funds including, but not limited to, communal irrigation, small
water impounding projects and other similar projects; fish ports; artesian wells, spring development,
rainwater collectors and water supply systems; seawalls, dikes, drainage and sewerage, and flood
control; and similar facilities;
(v) Tourism facilities and other tourist attractions, including the acquisition of equipment, regulation and
supervision of business concessions, and security services for such facilities; and
For a Province:
(i) Agricultural extension and on-site research services and facilities which include assistance in the
organization of farmers' and fishermen's cooperatives and other collective organizations, as well as
the transfer of appropriate technology;
(ii) Pursuant to national policies and subject to supervision, control and review of the DENR,
enforcement of laws on the protection of the environment;
(iii) Infrastructure facilities intended to service the needs of the residents of the province and which are
funded out of provincial funds including, but not limited to, inter-municipal waterworks, drainage and
sewerage, flood control, and irrigation systems and similar facilities;
(iv) Tourism development and promotion programs;
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The Local Government Code, the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and several other related laws
formed a framework for coastal and marine resources management. They are the basis for
community-based initiatives.
All ordinances enacted and executive orders issued by the municipal government shall conform to
the existing national and local laws and policies and shall not endanger the sustainability of the
coastal and fishery resources or destroy the ecological balance.
The municipal government shall be responsible for the management, conservation, protection,
utilization and disposition of all coastal and fishery resources within the municipal waters.
The Municipality, in consultation with the MFARMC and fisherfolks, has enacted fishery ordinance,
rules, and regulations for implementation in the municipal jurisdiction. Illegal fishing activities like
the use of explosives, noxious substances, and electricity among others are penalized, and violators
prosecuted.
BFARMCs / MFARMC
Every FARMC has committees on different matters such as: Committee on Law Enforcement; on Rehabilitation
& Conservation; on Livelihood Opportunities; on Research, Education and Training; on Legislation and
Prosecution; on Pollution Control; on Land and Water Use; and on Settlement, although some are inactive due
to financial constraint or difficulty in organizations budget and lack of interest and participation from few.
In accordance with RA 8550 or the Fisheries Code of 1998 and through Executive Order No. 240, the law
provides for the creation of a Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC)
which is tasked to act as a consultative body to the Local Government Unit in determining priorities on fishery
activities.
CRMO
Municipal Ordinance 008-2004 also created the Coastal Resource Management Office solely for the purpose
of attending to the needs of the coastal and fisheries resources of the Municipality. It is headed by the
Municipal CRM Officer which item is similarly created by virtue of said ordinance.
The CRM Office is tasked to issue auxiliary invoice for all fish and fishery products prior to their transport from
the point of origin to point of destination in the Philippines and/or export purposes upon payment of the
prescribed fee to defray administrative cost therefore, provided caught or otherwise obtained lawfully. It shall
likewise be responsible for the licensing and permitting of fishing activities within the municipality. Through
the CRM Office, the municipal government maintains a registry of coastal and fishery resource users for the
purpose of determining priorities among them, of regulating and limiting entry into municipal waters, and of
monitoring fishing activities and/or related purposes. Such list shall be updated annually or as may be
necessary, and shall be posted in barangay halls or other strategic locations where it shall be open to the
public, for purposes of validating the correctness and completeness of the list. The municipal government, in
consultation with the FARMC, shall lay down and review, as may be necessary, the criteria and mechanism for
inclusion in or exclusion from said registry. The MFARMC may recommend such criteria and mechanism.
The CRM Officer shall have, but not limited to, the following functions, duties and powers:
1.
2.
Develop plans and strategies and implement the same, particularly those which have to do with
coastal resource management and fishery programs and projects;
Extend technical assistance to and ensure equitable access to municipal coastal and fisheries
resources of municipal fisherfolk in the context of sustainable management and use of coastal and
fisheries resources;
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Enforce laws, administrative orders, rules and regulations, and ordinances relating to the coastal
resources and fisheries management;
Coordinate with the government agencies, non-government organizations and peoples organizations
that seek to promote sustainable management of coastal and fisheries resources;
Recommend on all matters related to coastal and fisheries resources to ensure the improvement of
livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitance.
As per concepts from the basic rights, insights from the Local Government Code, the Philippine Fisheries
Code of 1998 and several other related laws, the Municipality of Aroroy has generally stressed its
committed framework of support under the stipulations of ordinance known as The Aroroy Coastal
and Fisheries Resources Management Ordinance of 2002, defined under Article I:
ARTICLE I
DECLARATION OF POLICY AND DEFINITIONS
Section 2 DECLARATION OF POLICY
1. Promote conservation and ensure sustainable and equitable utilization of its coastal areas and resources
in conformity with the Aroroy Coastal Development Plan.
2. Ensure for its benefits and enjoyment of the people of Aroroy, the judicious and wise utilization,
protection, conservation and management on a sustainable basis of its costal and fishery resources with
the necessity of maintaining a sound ecological balance of protecting and enhancing the quality of
environment.
3. Protect the rights of the small and marginal fishers in the preferential use of communal coastal and
fishery resources.
4. Allow peoples full and active participation in the conservation and management of the coastal and fishery
resources and promote awareness of sustainable fisheries through appropriate education and training.
5. Provide full support for sustainable fisheries in the municipal waters through appropriate technology and
research, adequate financial, production and marketing assistance, and other services.
6. Allow the private sector to utilize fishery resource under the basic concept that the grantee, licensee or
permittee thereof shall not only be a privileged beneficiary of the municipality but also an active
participant and partner of the municipal government in the management, development, conservation and
protection of the fisheries and coastal resources of the municipality.
7. Promote and adhere to the precautionary principle of conservation, management and exploitation of
living coastal and fishery resources in order to assure the sustainable development of the coastal
environment. The absence of adequate scientific and technical information shall not be used as a reason
for postponing or failing to take conservation and management measures.
For the purpose of strategized ICM concept as per ICRMP-related activities, a TWG was formed.
ICRMP-TWG
By virtue of an Executive Order issued by Mayor Enrico Z. Capinig, the ICRMP-TWG (Technical Working
Group) was created. It shall be the body in charge for the ICRMP implementation in the locality.
The Technical Working Group is composed of the following:
a. Municipal Planning and Development Office
1.
2.
3.
4.
Engr. Arthur L. Merico, MPDO

Engr. Divina D. Morado, PDO IV
Mr. Fhernee J. Lim, Sr., Zoning Officer II / CRMO-Designate
Mr. Estercasio V. Pimentel, III, Economic Researcher
5.
6.
7.
Mrs. Marilyn C. Velasco, MAO

Mr. Gil Mata, Agriculturist II
Engr. Arvin T. Ostia, Agriculturist II
b. Municipal Agriculture Office
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Mr. Nilo V. Galvo, Agricultural Technologist I
c. Office of the Mayor
9. Mr. Noli Rosal, Executive Assistant II

10. Mr. Merlin I. Abada, Public Relation Officer
11. Ms. Gladys Aljecera, Private Secretary
d. Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office

12. Mr. Juancho A. Collamar, ICO-MENRO
e. Sanggunian Bayan
13. Hon. Vicente L. Ramilo, Municipal Councilor
f. Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council

14. Mr. Marco C. Visperas, MFARMC Chairman
g. Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
15. Mr. Matt J. Velasco, Community Development Assistant I
The ICRMP-TWG has the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Update and prepare multi-year Integrated Coastal Resources Management Plan;

b. Conduct CRM legal jurisdiction orientations sessions to promote widespread knowledge of the laws
governing coastal resource use and responsibilities of the different government agencies both national
and local;
c. Develop and disseminate information materials, conduct public awareness meeting to explain the
importance of sustainable coastal resource use, plan ICRM interventions to achieve results;
d. Conduct updating of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment;
e. Develop and prepare coastal zoning plan with draft ordinance;
f. Strengthen Municipal and Barangay Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Councils;
g. Strengthen the deputized enforcement officers specially trained in coastal law enforcement with
operational funds;
h. Provide inputs on the drafting of the proposed ordinances concerning coastal and aquatic resources;
i. Institutionalized ICRM implementation mechanism with LGU structure to spearhead and sustain ICRM
planning, implementation and evaluation process;
j. Attend and participate in various ICRM activities initiated by national agencies and local government
units;
k. Implement Municipal ICRM plan with regular budget allocation;
l. Monitor and evaluate ICRM plan implementation and make revision to ICRM Plan;
m. Submit periodic accomplishment reports to the Municipal Mayor.
National policies and laws provide the parameters for coastal management. It is within this legal
framework that LGUS and NGAs exercise powers and assume responsibilities pursuant to their mandates
under the law. Integrated management of coastal resources is best achieved through a co-management
approach, wherein local government and coastal communities play a central role in planning and
implementation of management policy and the NGAs and assisting organizations play supporting
guiding, and monitoring roles.
The local jurisdictional framework for coastal management is presented in three different perspectives.
The first perspective is from blending broad mandates for local governance, decentralization, and
autonomy provided for under the LGC with other sectoral and specific laws and issuances related to
fisheries and others coastal resources. The second perspective organizes LGU mandates and
responsibilities within the context of basic service delivery guided by a multisectoral and cyclical process
of CRM planning and implementation. In another perspective, the role of supporting and assisting
organizations in coastal management, which include NGAS, NGOs, and POs, is described as an essential
element of basic delivery service. Finally, as the process of devolution of authority is ongoing, emerging
institutional arrangements and responsibilities are documented for further development.
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A. Current state of the initiates within Aroroy Coastal areas

With the initiatives of the LGU, it was able to craft policy that serve in one way or another various
stages for the thrusts and program that the present dispensation is geared to achieve.
Aroroy has the existing policies considered vital in various project implementations:
TABLE 54
CRM AND FISHERIES-RELATED LOCAL LEGISLATION
DESCRIPTION
RESOLUTION
NO. 215-2007
MUNICIPAL
ORDINANCE
NO. 008-2004
RESOLUTION
NO. 081-2002
RESOLUTION
NO. 032-2001
RESOLUTION
NO. 180-99
RESOLUTION
NO. 181-99
RESOLUTION
NO. 182-99
RESOLUTION
NO. 055-97
MUNICIPAL
ORDINANCE
NO. 08-94
MUNICIPAL
ORDINANCE
NO. 22-94
RESOLUTION
NO. 64-93
RESOLUTION
NO. 32-90
RESOLUTION
NO. 22-89
TITLE
A RESOLUTION TO PASS AN ORDINANCE REQURING ALL CITIZENS WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY DESIRING TO GET MARRIED TO PLANT AT
LEAST TEN TREES AS A REQUISITE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MARRIAGE
LICENSE. (comprising the 41 barangay of Aroroy)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT,
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE AROROY MUNICIPAL
WATERS AND ITS COASTAL AND FISHERY RESOURCES HARMONIZING AND
INTEGRATING ALL ORDINACES PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
A RESOLUTION TO PASS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION OF
THE AROROY MUNICIPAL WATERS AND ITS COASTAL AND FISHERY
RESOURCES HARMONIZING AND INTEGRATING ALL ORDINACES
PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
A RESOLUTION ACCREDITING THE MUNICIPAL FISHERIES AND AQUATIC
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (MFARMC), MUNICIPALITY OF
AROROY, PROVINCE OF MASBATE.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING FOR IMPLEMENTATION THE
STRATEGIC AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT ZONE OF
AROROY.
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY ADOPTING THE STRATEGIC AGRICULTURAL
AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT ZONE (SAFDZ) MAP OF AROROY,
MASBATE, IN PURSUANCE TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8435.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING NETWORK OF PROTECTED
AREA FOR AGRICULTURAL AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
(NPAAAD) AND STRATEGIC AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY DEVELOPMENT
ZONE (SAFDZ) MAP OF AROROY, MASBATE.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROJECT ENTITLED AGRO-FISHERIES
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT IN
AROROY, MASBATE.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE EXTRACTION OF GRAVEL AND SAND
FROM THE BEACHES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES THEREOF.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND HUMAN
WASTE TO CANALS, RIVERS, RIVER BANKS, SEA OR SEASHORE.
DATE
03 DECEMBER
2007
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HON. REGIONAL DIRECTOR, REGION V,

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NAGA CITY, PHILIPPINES, TO GRANT
AUTHORITY TO THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR FOR THE APPROVAL OF
AUXILIARY INVOICE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF KAWAG-KAWAG AS
EMBODIED IN FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 145-1, SERIES OF
1991.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF MINES, THE
DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THE
DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES TO
PROVIDE THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY WITH COPIES OF PERTINENT
LAWS AND REGULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE GATHERING OF
PEBBLES AND EXPORTATION OF THE SAME.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HON. CONGRESSWOMAN LUZ CLETA
REYES-BAKUNAWA TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPRESENTATION WITH
THE PC/INP CHIEF, GENERAL RAMON MONTAO AND WITH THE
DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES TO STOP
THE OPERATORS OF PURSE SEINE FROM FISHING WITHIN THE
PROHIBITIVE ZONEZ, THAT IS 7 MILES FROM THE SHORELINE.
07 JUNE 1993
05 NOVEMBER
2004
06 MAY 2002
26 JANUARY
2001
29 OCTOBER
1999
29 OCTOBER
1999
29 OCTOBER
1999
28 MAY 1997
18 APRIL 1994
16 NOVEMBER
1994
07 MAY 1990
24 JANUARY
1989
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Through the CRMO,

the
LGU
has
established a Fishery
law
Enforcement
Team,
comprised
mainly of the Fish
Examiners, Deputized
Fish Wardens and
augmented by the
PNP.
TABLE 55
LIST OF DEPUTIZED FISH WARDEN
Name
Fhernee J. Lim, Sr.
Estercasio V. Pimentel, III
Allen S. Cadiz
Samuel C. Mercader
Rodel R. Tupas
Manuel I. Abada, Jr.
Marco C. Visperas
Isidoro E. Calimotan, Jr.
Luzviminda R. Bulalacao
Alberto B. Salazar
Samson B. Bulalacao
Minerva A. Tupas
Leonardo C. Rosal
Frank D. Tan
Jovino E. Villar
Arnel C. Abada
Zaldy C. Casidsid
Adrian C. Panganiban
Ross Ian A. Brutas
Melvin S. Reverente
Edwin I. Alteza
Romeo F. Bolivar
DFW NO.
DFW-001
DFW-002
DFW-003
DFW-004
DFW-005
DFW-006
DFW-007
DFW-008
DFW-009
DFW-010
DFW-011
DFW-012
DFW-013
DFW-014
DFW-015
DFW-016
DFW-017
DFW-018
DFW-019
DFW-021
DFW-022
DFW-023
Address
Poblacion
Baga-uma
Baga-uma
Baga-uma
Tinigban
Gumahang
Tigbao
Baga-uma
Dayhagan
Tigbao
Puro
Tinigban
Balawing
Baga-uma
Tinago
Poblacion
Tigbao
Ambolong
Dayhagan
Baga-uma
Tinigban
Poblacion
Date Deputized
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
20 April 2007
25 January 2007
(appointment under process)
(appointment under process)
TABLE 56
LIST OF FISH EXAMINERS
Name
Engr. Arthur L.Merico
Francisco B. Alforte, Jr.
Matt J. Velasco
Milagros A. Labajo
Nilo V. Galvo
Enrique A. Collamar
Address
Ambolong
Matalangtalang
Poblacion
Baga-uma
Matalangtalang
Baga-uma
Members of the FLET
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Institutional Arrangements
In a broad perspective, it is where Networking and Linkages will be identified. Entities will be tapped for
possible resource availability, who may share some thrusts and programs directly or indirectly in
reference to the plan, projects and activities (PPAs) of the municipality.
Among the list for consideration are;
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
MASBATE SCHOOL OF FISHERIES (MSF)
BICOL UNIVERSITY (BU)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR)
BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (BFAR)
OCEAN BEACONS INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED (OBI)
LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
Existence of these institutions, whether private or government-line agencies speak of easy access on
technology and collective effort for project implementation.
With the CRM initiatives, the Municipality of Aroroy was able to establish various significant measures
considered as significant to the implementation of thrusts and programs. Alongside with the rudiments
of CRM, comes endeavor which eases any burden that the program encounters. This comprises the
institutionalism of fundamentals serving as the setback for the concerted effort by and between the LGU
and major stakeholders.
The Municipality of Aroroy, through the Local Government Unit and various stakeholders have
participated and or taken venture in the promotion of education, public awareness and participation,
including other activities considered vital in the CRM implementation.
Other activities:
a. List of other activities conducted by/participated in by the CRM and FARMC regarding resource
conservation, rehabilitation and enhancement
TABLE 57
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY CRM & MFARMC (as of 2009)
NAME OF ACTIVITY
Celebration of Environment Month
DATE CONDUCTED
June 2009
Celebration of Month of the Ocean

Release of sea turtle
Observance of Fish Conservation Month
nd
22 International Clean-up
May 2009
02 December 2008
23 November 2008
17 November 2008
15 November 2008
08 November 2008
06 November 2008
30 October 2008
October 2008
19 September 2008
Re-Organization of ASSCOFA
(Aroroy Small-Scale Commercial Fisher
Association)
18 July 2008
OUTCOME
Increase awareness level of the community
/Enhanced IEC strategy
Extension of fishery concepts
Promote resource conservation
Assistance to stakeholders
29 July 2009
02 May 2008
07 May 2008

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Community Orientation on establishment
of Marine Protected Area (MPA)
Community Orientation on establishment
of Marine Protected Area (MPA)
Observance of Fish Conservation Week
15 May 2008
16 April 2008
24 March 2008
03 March 2008
13 March 2008
24 March 2008
11 February 2008
23 January 2008
28 May 2007
19 April 2007
15 March 2007

26 February 2007
October 2007
International Coastal Clean-up
14 September 2007
Dive at Proposed MPA

22 September 2007
May 2006
October 2006
Develop sense of responsibility to various

stakeholders
Establishment of MPA coordinates
September 2006

2005
16-22 October 2005
September 2005
Mangrove Planting
May 2005

TABLE 58
LINKAGES
INSTITUTION/AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS
NFARMC
(National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
BFAR
(Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources)
PAMPANO-FARMC
(Pampansang Alyansa ng mga Mangingisda at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
Lighthouse Foundation for the Conservation of the Seas
Ocean Beacons, Incorporated (OBI)
NATURE OF LINKAGE WITH THE

FARMC
Network
Network, Technical Assistance
Network, Project Partner
Project Donor
Project Partner
TABLE 59
MFARMC CAPABILITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES FOR CAPABILITY
BUILDING FOR THE FARMC
Core Group Building Training Workshop
(Building Core Group Leaders with a
Heart for Fisheries Conservation)
DATE
CONDUCTED
07-11 June 2010
Project Design and Management (PDM)

Workshop
Organizational Strengthening Workshop
at AHC Beach Resort
23-26 November
2009
16-17-18
September 2009
Paralegal Training for Effective Fisheries

Management
20-21 November
2008
Project Development Workshop
23-25 May 2008
VENUE
ACTIVITY SPONSOR
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
KOICA Hall
Looc, Romblon
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Hotel
Dominique, Km.
LGU-Aroroy
Ocean Beacons, Incorporated
(OBI)
(OBI)
LGU-Aroroy
(OBI)
LGU-Aroroy
(OBI)
(OBI)
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Hands-on Training on FARMC Database,

Fish Catch Monitoring and Fish Catch
Database Management
(second phase)
17-19 January
2008
Responsible Fisheries Management

Orientation Workshop
11-13 December
2007
Participatory Planning, Monitoring and

Evaluation Training
12-14 November
2007
FARMC Project Philippines: Project Visit

Aroroy
27-30 July 2007
Evaluation of the MFARMC

Evaluation of the Marine Protected
Area (MPA)
Conduct Training on:
55, Aguinaldo
Hi-way,
Brgy. Maitim II,
Tagaytay City
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Umoroy Beach
Resort, Mobo,
Masbate
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Hands-on Training on FARMC

Database
Fish Catch Monitoring and Fish
Catch Database Management
(first phase)
LGU-Aroroy
National Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Management
Council (NFARMC)
(OBI)
Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFARRO5)
LGU-Aroroy
LGU- Aroroy
Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
[Central Office]
Aquatic Resources (BFAR-RO
5)
Lighthouse Foundation of the
Seas and the Oceans
(OBI)
Visit and Documentation of the

Microproject (Aquasiviculture Project
at Purok Mangga, Matalangtalang,
Aroroy, Masbate)
Documentation of the Project and

interview to key people involved in
FARMC:MFARMC Officers, Core
Group Members, FLET, LGU
Officials-MPDO, CRM
Provincial FARMC Fisherfolk Leaders
Assembly
22-23 May 2007
AHC Beach
Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Panglao Island,
Bohol
Integrated Coastal Zone Management

(ICZM) Training for FARMCs
12-19 June 2006
National Core Group Building

Seminar/Workshop
10-19 January
2006
Bukal ng Tipan,
CICM Mary Hills
Compound, Km.
22, Taytay, Rizal
MPA Management Workshop for

FARMCs
25-27 October
2005
BFAR, Regional
Freshwater
Fishery Center
(RFFC)
Fabrica, Bula,
Camarines Sur
Core Group Organizing

Orientation Workshop on PAMPANOFARMC Project Philippines
6-7 April 2005

16-18 December
2004
LGU-Aroroy
PAMPANO(Pambansang
Alyansa ng mga Mangingisda
at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon)
Seas and the Oceans
PAMPANO(Pambansang
at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon)
PAMPANO(Pambansang
at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon)
Seas and the Oceans
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OTHER CRM-RELATED TRAINING & MFARMC PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITIES
TITLE / SUBJECT OF ACTIVITY
Biodiversity Conservation
Workshop
DATE
CONDUCTED
August 2010
Workshop on Developing an
Appropriate IEC Plan for Effective
Advocacy and Successful
Implementation of Integrated
Coastal Resources Management
Project (ICRMP)
Seminar on Geologic Hazard
Awareness and Disaster
Preparedness
Fish Conservation Week
26-28 May 2010
Participatory Integrated Coastal

Management (ICM) Planning
Workshop
IEC Plan Development Workshop
28-29 July 2009
Training on Integrated Farming on

Seaweed Culture and Abalone
Cage Culture
International Workshop on
Integrated Coastal Development
Open Water Diving Certification
and Underwater Assessment
Training
Participatory Coastal Resource
Assessment (PCRA)
LGU-Level Orientation and 2009
Action Planning workshop on
Integrated Coastal Resources
Management Project (ICRMP)
Trainors Training on Participatory
Coastal Resource assessment
(PCRA)
Culminating Activity for the Fish
Conservation Month
13 May 2009
rd
23 International Coastal Clean-up

Integrated Coastal Resources
Management Planning Orientation
Training / Workshop for ICRM
Project Participating LGUs in the
Province of Masbate
ICRMP Technical Orientation for
LGUs and Stakeholders
15 December
2009
17-23 October
2009
18-19 June 2009
01-04 April 2009

20-31 March 2008
19 February 2009
19 March 2009
25-27 February
2009
21-23 January
2009
31 October 2008
VENUE
ACTIVITY SPONSOR
Rendezvous Resort,
Punta Nursery,
Masbate City
Umoroy Beach
Resort,
Mobo, Masbate
DENR
Rendezvous Resort,
Punta Nursery,
Masbate City
AMPC
Aroroy, Masbate
DENR
Rendezvous Resort,
Punta Nursery,
Masbate City
LMP Building,
Masbate City
Cambatang,
Baga-uma,
Aroroy, Masbate
Bacolod City, Negros
Occidental
Danjugan Island,
Bulata, Cauayan,
Negros Occidental
All coastal barangay
DENR
LGU-Aroroy
-Coastal Resource
Management Office (CRMO)
-Municipal Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources
Management Council
(MFARMC)
DENR
DENR
LGU-Aroroy
BFAR
(OBI)
(OBI)
DENR
Bituon Beach Resort,

Mobo, Masbate
DENR
AHC Beach Resort,

Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Training Hall,
Community E-center,
Aroroy, Masbate
DENR
BFAR
LGU-Aroroy
-Coastal Resource
Aquatic Resources
Management Council
(MFARMC)
LGU-Aroroy
19 September
2008
22-24 April 2008
Centro Aroroy
Rendezvous Beach
Resort, Punta
Nursery,
Masbate City
Department of Environment
(DENR)
09 November
2007
LMP Building,
Masbate City
14-20 October
2007
AGMRC
Aroroy, Masbate
(DENR)
LGU-Aroroy
-Coastal Resource
Aquatic Resources
Matalangtalang,
Aroroy, Masbate
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Centro Aroroy
Management Council
(MFARMC)
LGU-Aroroy
14 September
2007
07-08 March 2007
Centro Aroroy
LGU-Aroroy
Dep-Ed City Schools

Conference Hall,
Masbate City
(DENR)
AHC Beach Resort,

Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
LGU-Aroroy
September 2006
Centro Aroroy
LGU-Aroroy
19-21 September
2006
AHC Beach Resort,

Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
LGU-Aroroy
Maritime Industry Authority
(MARINA) Philippine Coast
Guard (PCG)
17-18 May 2006
Purok Mangga,
Matalang-talang,
Aroroy, Masbate.
21 October 2005
Centro Aroroy
LGU-Aroroy
LGU-Aroroy
16-22 October
2005
4 -5 May 2005
AGMRC
(Covered Court)
AHC Beach Resort,
Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Core Group Identification and

Organizing
6-7 April 2005
AHC Beach Resort,

Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Fish Examiners Training Course

(Post Evaluation)
11-13 January
2005
AHC Beach Resort,

Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Orientation
Workshop
on
PAMPANO-FARMC
Project
Philippines
16-18 December
2004
Quezon City
Fish Examiners Training Course
01-12 December
2004
AHC Beach Resort,

Tinago, Aroroy,
Masbate
Hands-on Training on Seaweed

Nursery and Management
07 July 2004
Barangay Tinigban
Strategic Planning Workshop on
10-12 November
Bituon Resort
Operation Linis [clean-up drive]

n

Regional Orientation & Planning
Workshop on Integrated Coastal
Resource Management Project
(ICRMP)
Fishery Technology Caravan
Fishery Law Enforcement
Team (FLET) and Bantay
BayBay System Training
Aquasilviculture and
Polyculture
Post-Harvest
(Good Manufacturing
Practices/Sanitation and
Standard Operating
Procedures)
st
Training/Seminar/Workshop on
Executive Order 305-Devolving to
Municipal and City Governments
the Registration of Fishing Vessels
3 Gross Tonnages and Below
Training for Aquasilviculture and
Tilapia Raising
th
Core Group Building Training
27-30 March 2007
27-28 March 2007

27-28 March 2007
LGU-Aroroy
PAMPANO(Pambansang
at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon)
PAMPANO(Pambansang
at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon)
LGU-Aroroy
PAMPANO (Pambansang
at Pamunuan ng
Organisasyon)
Seas and the Oceans
LGU-Aroroy
LGU-Aroroy
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Masbate Coastal Resource
Management Showcase Tour
2003
Mobo, Masbate
Training Workshop on Masbate

Coastal Resource Management
Showcase Interpretation
11-15 August
2003
Bituon Resort
Mobo, Masbate
Dry Run of the Masbate Coastal

Resource Management Travel
Showcase
20-24 May 2003

(DENR)
Coastal Resource
Management Project (CRMP)
(DENR)
Coastal Resource
(DENR)
Coastal Resource
TABLE 61
OTHER CRM-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Other CRM-related organizations
Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Management Council
(MFARMC)
TABLE 62
FISHERFOLKS ASSOCIATIONS
Name of Fisheries
Cooperative/ Association
Location
Date Established
Name of
Chairman
ASSCOFA
(Aroroy Small Scale
Commercial Fisherfolks
Association)
Aroroy, Masbate
July 18, 2008
Ramil B. Bajar
Don Pablo Dela Rosa

Fisherfolks Organization
Don Pablo Dela Rosa, Aroroy,

Masbate
February 1, 2009
Wilmor C.
Marcaida
Balawing Fisherfolks
Organization
Balawing, Aroroy, Masbate
April 20, 2006
Leonardo C. Rosal
Calanay Fisherfolks
Organization
Calanay, Aroroy, Masbate
Nestor Villar
CALAPCAP Fisherfolks
Organization
Tigbao, Aroroy, Masbate
Rolly B. Balgomia
Cambatang Fisherfolk
Association
Baga-uma, Aroroy, Masbate
March 11, 2009
Frank D. Tan
KASAMASAMA
(Kauropodan San Mga
Mangangalimango Sa
Mangga
Sitio Mangga, Matalangtalang,
May 18, 2006
Erlito R. Tupas
Mataba Fisherfolks
Organization
Mataba, Aroroy, Masbate
April 11, 2006
Elidentor Rollo
Matongog Fisherfolks
Organization
Matongog, Aroroy, Masbate
April 11, 2006
Carlito Parcon
Panique Fisherfolks
Organization
Panique, Aroroy, Masbate
September 25, 2007
Abito Manlapaz, Sr.
Poblacion Fisherfolks
Association
Poblacion, Aroroy, Masbate
September 27, 2008
Rosita B. Rizo
Aroroy, Masbate
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Puro Fisherfolks Organization
Puro, Aroroy, Masbate
May 27, 2007
Samson Bulalacao
SAMASAMA
(Samahan Ng Mga
Mangingisda Sa Matalangtalang )
Matalangtalang, Aroroy, Masbate
San Isidro Fisherfolks

Organization
San isidro, Aroroy, Masbate
April 19, 2006
Florentino dela
Pea, Jr.
Sawang Fisherfolks
Organization
Sawang, Aroroy, Masbate
April 12, 2006
Brendan Bulalacao
TAMALA Fisherfolks
Association
Tigbao, Aroroy, Masbate
2007
Marco C. Visperas
Darwin B. Alforte
The LGU, alongside with the MFARMC have conducted the organization of fisherfolks. Living to the true
essence of empowered leaders, the MFARMC ventured for the formulation of its plans, with the support
of NGAs (BFAR) and partner NGO (the OBI), and the LGU Offices (MPDO, CRMO). In one way or another,
these harmonize the LGUs thrusts and programs on CRM and fishery-related policies together with that
of improving the ordinary fisherfoks sea dependency.
Formulation of long term plans
a. five-year MFARMC Plan
b. MFARMC Project Proposal
c. MFARMC Development Plan
d. MFARMC Logical Framework
MFARMC Databank/Database System
a. MFARMC Database System
b. NEMO: Daily Fish Catch Monitoring System
The concerted efforts pave way for acknowledging the contributions of the LGU and the MFARMC by
institutions it had worked towards sustainable fisheries, conservation efforts, among others.
TABLE 63
AWARDS/CITATIONS
NAME OF AWARD/CITATION
Certificate of Recognition
for establishing the very first FARMC Database in
Bicol Region
for efficiently initiating and providing various
Coastal Resource Management activities in the
municipality and for assisting the establishment of
the very first FARMC and Fish Catch Database in
the Bicol Region
for supporting the various fisheries activities in the
municipality and for assisting the establishment of
the very first FARMC and Fish Catch Database in
the Bicol Region
Certificate of Honor (Individual Award)
for gathering 4 Star rating during the National
Training for Core-group Building
AWARDEE
Aroroy Municipal Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management
Council
Coastal Resource Management
Office
DATE
AWARDED
19 October
2007
AGENCY
BFAR-RO 5
19 October
2007
BFAR-RO 5
Municipal Planning and

Development Office
19 October
2007
BFAR-RO 5
Wilmor C. Marcaida
Marco C. Visperas
30 September
2005
BFAR
PAMPANOFARMC
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III:
SITUATIONAL
ANALYSIS
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Introduction
With the emergence of a concrete plan, there goes the entry for varied options in providing basis for
emanation of tangible results. ICM Plan is an output of concepts provided by the government and
various stakeholders that will address viability of solutions for upland, coastal and marine environment.
It revolves from a wide range of management issues, including strengths and opportunities which are
imperative in planning-to-decision-making processes.
Through the inputs provided in various development phases, it resulted to identification of these
concerns. Though at some viewpoint it may connote negativism, in general, it provides advantageous
perspective aimed towards recognition of the root causes in different tenets of CRM strategies with
terms for tangible elucidation.
On a general note, the following are considered as top obstacles to local CRM in the Philippines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
inadequate funding for CRM

lack of integrated environmental management, planning, and implementation
lack of staff trained in coastal management/lack of technical expertise in CRM
lack of livelihood alternatives to fishing
slow economic development
lack of understanding why CRM is important
The local setting though has its share of predicament as regards to CRM initiatives. It may not be as
exactly as the same as to the general scenario experienced in the Philippines. As the municipality,
through the LGU have had various efforts that correspond to exemplify, at least, the CRM practice as a
basic public service.
Though the LGU has considered numerous initiatives to counter the obstacles, it goes a hard way for
some justification to produce issue-based solutions. Thus, from an identified issues and problems, there
sprouts anew several predicament.
Corollary to the implementation of CRM thrusts and programs and other fishery-related measures, the
following are the identified Management Issues, Strengths and Opportunities:
Management Issues, Strengths and Opportunities:
An overview
The Philippine territorial waters measures 220 million hectares with a coastline of 17,460 kilometers.
These territorial waters include the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as defined in the United Nations
Law of the Sea which the Philippines has ratified. The really fertile area is the shelf area, or the narrow
strip around each island that is 200 meters deep or less. This measures only 18.46 million hectates or 8
percent of the total. The rest is the deep blue sea where the fast swimming pelagic fishes such as tuna
and the blue marlin are found.
For administrative purposes, the Philippine marine territory is delineated into two areas, the
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municipal fishing area and the commercial fishing area. The municipal fishing area more or less
coincides with the coastal fishing zone which is estimated at 26.6 million hectares. In the Local
Government Code of 1991 the municipal area extends 15 kilometers from the shoreline.
Municipalities located in neighboring islands across a channel of less than 30 kilometers can claim only
half of the actual width of the channel.
The operation of fishing boats of more than three gross tons is considered commercial fishing and can
be done only beyond the municipal waters. Only small fishing boats of three tons or less can fish
within the municipal fishing area. Since the Philippines territorial waters measures 220 million
hectares, the commercial fishing boats actually have a fishing ground that covers 193.4 million
hectares.
In addition to the
marine waters, the
Philippines also has
its inland waters
which consist of
the lakes, rivers,
reservoirs,
swamplands and
fishponds.
All
inland waters are
considered part of
the
municipal
fisheries. Excluding
the fishpond areas,
the Philippines has
a total of 588,393
hectares of inland
waters.
FIGURE 51
PHILIPPINE MARINE BOUNDARIES
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An excessive fishing effort level is evident from the various countywide and site-specific fisheries
assessments conducted in the Philippines. Species composition changes reflective of growth,
recruitment and ecosystem overfishing have occurred in many areas. Economic overfishing is also quite
evident. There is a need to improve fisheries management, in general, and to effect effort reduction, in
particular. It should be noted, moreover, that distributional inequity and conflict between municipal and
commercial fisheries is an issue in many areas, particularly in nearshore, traditional fishing grounds.
The decline of fishery resources in the Philippines, particularly of demersals and small pelagic, is
presumably a combined effect of excessive fishing effort and coastal environmental degradation. The
quantitative link of resource decline to habitat degradation, however, is difficult to document. Habitat
degradation is more complex and serious in highly populated coastal areas.
COASTAL TRANSECT INDICATING ACTIVITES AND ISSUES

RELEVANT TO ICM AND COASTAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Major Zones
Upland
(>18% slope)
Terrestrial
Midland
(8-18% slope)
Lowland
(0 - <18%
slope)
Main
Resources
Mining
Upland
Agriculture
Farming
Mining
Livestock
Production
Agriculture
Urban
Development
Tourism
Human
Settlement
Freshwater
Fisheries
Freshwater
Aquaculture
Main
Environmental
Issues/
Impacts on the
Coastal Zone
Siltation/
Sedimentation
Flooding
Heavy Metal
Pollution
Agrochemical
Loading
Kaingin
Hunting
Agrochemical
Loading
Hunting
Charcoalmaking
Over-extraction
of Non-Timber
Forest
Products
Flooding
Organic
Loading
Kaingin
Agrochemical
Loading
Hunting
Charcoalmaking
Overextraction of
Non-Timber
Forest
Products
Sewage
Disposal
Industrial
Wastes
Solid Wastes
Siltation
Overfishing
Coastal
Nearshore
Intertidal
(1 km inland
(30 m 200
from HHWL-30
m depth)
m depth)
Aquaculture
Municipal
Municipal
Fisheries
Fisheries
Commercial
Mangrove
Fisheries
Forestry
Marine
Tourism
Transport
Ports/Marine
Transport
Human
Settlement
Sand/Gravel
Mining
Agrochemical
Overfishing
Loading
Solid Wastes
Oil Spills
Overfishing
Mangrove
Depletion
Coral Reef
Degradation
Irresponsible
Tourism
Oil Spills
Sewage
Disposal
Habitat
Conversion
Organic
Loading
Siltation
Reduced
Biodiversity
Marine
Deep
sea
Offshore
(> 200 m
depth
EEZ)
(Beyond
EEZ)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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In addendum, there are also issues which exists though not having environmental impact and without
direct resource-based connectivity, but has that relevance to ICM context, to include:
1. Terrestrial and Coastal Management Issues
fisherfolk registration, fishing gear registration, motorboat registration
implementation of coastal and environmental laws
lack of access to basic services
access to farm-to-market roads (FMR)
implementation of zoning in coastal area
monopoly (by certain groups) of access to resources
2. Other Issues/Problems
poverty
low catches/incomes and dissipated resource rents
physical losses and/or reduced value of catches due to improper post-harvest practices and
inefficient marketing
inadequate systems and structures for fisheries management
population explosion
gender equality
intersectoral and intrasectoral conflicts
water shortage
food shortage
health hazard
economic disadvantage
loss of biodiversity
El Nio and La Nia brought by climate change
Obviously, the Philippine populace lives down the threshold of poverty line. Add to this is the
souring increase to population, especially in coastal communities. Plus the issue of gendersensitivity where the male population tends to dominate almost every field of endeavor, sans
representation of the female counterparts. And other conflicts which affect the living of the
populace, the most significant of which is the climate change which is a global phenomenon.
There have been so many factors besetting it. This caused even to most of our people in
considering many options just to survive daily subsistence, one of which is engaging beyond the
legal parameters. Due to this, it even cause to the penultimate sacrifice to our environment, and
even to someones life.
The enumeration of the above-mentioned issues can be categorized as bio-physical impacts, economics
in nature, social and institutional.
The Municipality of Aroroy like in most part of the archipelago is facing many issues and problems which
fall within the bio-physical impacts, notably those which are threatening in the degradation of Coastal
Ecosystem. By way of participatory processes, a helpful tool (i.e. PCRA, PRA) have been vital in
identifying these concerns. These issues were deliberated as to its level of impact, high-incidence,
among others from among the series of consultations and round-table discussions. These are best
presented through Situational Analysis table format. To address these issues and problems, the call for
possible solution on threats, have been identified, with specific objective and particular planned activity
for practical solutions.
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Situational Analysis
From an array of wide-range of issues besetting the

Municipality of Aroroy, a comprehensive approach for
identification of problems were deciphered with
corresponding viable activities and responsible entity
collectively referred to in Situational Analysis.
Ninety nine percent analysis of

situation and one percent
identification of intervention
The Situational Analysis presents the resource-based

issues, with the perceived solutions, corresponding activities and the identified implementing unit. From
a series of consultations and workshops, the following were the output, coming from different
perspective, from various participants, collated into single and common practical solutions for Aroroy.
Problem Identified
Desired Outcome/Solution
Improper disposal of To provide sanitary toilets

human waste
(below 80% of
household have no
access to sanitary
toilets)
To construct STPs in
Amotag, Tinago, Puro
Degradation of
mangrove forest
- cutting
- conversion
To protect, conserve and

rehabilitate mangrove
areas
Projects Identified
Provide and distribute

toilet bowls
Monitor actual use of

toilets
Identification of area of
STP
Design of STP
Construction of three (3)
unit STP
Turn-over STP to BLGU
Deputization of qualified
stakeholders
IEC
Person/Unit
Responsible for
Project
Component
Implementation
MLGU (MHO,
Sanitary Inspector,
MSWDO)
BLGU
ICRMP/ DOFMDFO
MLGU (MHO,
Sanitary Inspector,
MSWDO)
BLGU
MLGU (MSWDO,
MPDO, MEO)
MLGU (MEO)
MLGU (MEO)
MLGU (MO)
MLGU (MENRO)
PNP
DENR
BLGU
SDENRO
MLGU (CRMO,
MENRO)
MFARMC
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Patrolling
To conduct
Reforestation/Rehabilitatio
n Program
Illegal fishing
activities
- blast fishing
- use of poisons in
fishing
- commercial
fishing
To reduce illegal fishing
PNP
FLET
MLGU(MENRO)
Survey/
Delineation of boundaries, BLGU
POs
identification and
DENR
assessment of area for
reforestation/rehabilitation ICRMP
(25 coastal barangay)
Seaborne patrol
Acceptance of donated
patrol boat from any
outside source
Conduct information drive
Formulation and
implementation of
ordinance in licensing
POs formation,
registration and
accreditation
Pollution
- Human waste
- Solid waste
- Mining waste
To control and minimize

pollution
Water sampling in river,

Port Barrera, off shore sites
Procurement of additional
garbage trucks
Establish sanitary landfill
Establish MRF
Train communities in
composting method
Train communities in
vermiculture
Install trash boxes
MLGU (CRMO,
FLET/DFWs)
DA-BFAR
PNP
PNP-Maritime
PCG
MLGU
DENR-ICRMP
MLGU (CRMO,
MENRO)
DepED
MFARMC
SB
LCE
SP
MFARMC
MLGU (CRMO)
SB
NGO
BFAR
MLGU (MENRO)
DENR-EMB
MLGU (GSO,
MENRO)
MLGU ( MENRO )
DENR
FILMINERA
Resources
Corporation (FRC)
MLGU ( MENRO,
GSO)
ICRMP/ DOFMBFO
MLGU(MAO)
MLGU
(MENRO,MAO)
MFARMC
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Participate in International
Coastal Clean-up (ICC)
Conduct of barangay wide
clean-up
Apprehend violators of
anti-dumping ordinance
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POs
MLGU (GSO,
MENRO, CRMO)
MLGU (CRMO)
MFARMC
BLGUs
DENR
NGAs
PNP
MLGU (CRMO,
MENRO)
BLGU
MLGU (CRMO,
MENRO)
MFARMC
BLGU
DepED
Degradation of
coastal habitat by
quarrying and blast
fishing
To rehabilitate coastal
habitats
Establish MPAs
MLGU (CRMO)
MFARMC,
MPA
Management
Board
SB
LCE
SP
DA-BFAR
Religious Groups
Deteriorating /
inadequate social
services
To provide additional
infrastructure services
Construct additional school

building
Hillside erosion due

to inappropriate
agricultural
practices and smallscale mining
To minimize erosion
Train hillside farmer in

SALT 1,2 & 3
MLGU (MEO)
DepED
KALAHI-CIDSS
AECID-PODER
MLGU (MAO,
MENRO)
DA
NAFC, MAFC
Unemployment/
under employment/
lack of alternative
livelihood
To provide alternative
livelihoods
Conduct orientation for

small-scale miners
DENR-MGB,
MLGU (MENRO)
PMRB (Provincial
Mining
Regulatory Board)
Train & develop alternative

livelihoods for fishing
households
MLGU (MPDO,
CRMO, MAO)
DA-BFAR
ICRMP
DTI
DOLE
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NGOs
Inadequate public
infrastructure that
affects the transport
of people/residents
and
agricultural/marine
products in 16
barangay
(Balawing, San
Isidro, San Agustin,
Cabangcalan, Cabasan, Macabug,
Amotag, Dayhagan,
Mariposa,
Matalang-talang,
Tinigban, Matongog,
Sawang, Talib,
Tigbao, Mataba)
To uplift the social and

economic condition of the
community
Design and construction of

bridge
MLGU(MEO,
MPDO)
ICRMP/ DOFMDFO
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IV:
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS,
STRATEGIES
AND
ACTION PLANS
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Introduction
The Philippines being an archipelagic country boasts not just the thematic tropical environment but
is endowed also of rich natural resources. It lies in the heart of the most biologically diverse region on
earth for coastal biodiversity. The richness of marine life has made the Philippines to be included
among the top fish-producing countries in the world. The country has traditionally relied on fish as
food and fishing as a rural activity, an endeavor which typifies Philippine coastal villages. While it is
dependent on its fisheries resources for food security and other economic services, it is also reliant to
the abundance of upland produce making it a vital contributor in world economic resiliency.
With the potential it possesses, the Philippine fisheries industry however, is faced with enormous
problems that threaten its sustainability. Like many fisheries in the world, Philippine fishing grounds
are in critical condition. One vital gauge is that its maximum sustainable yield (MSY) already surpassed
in many areas. Overfishing, the use of destructive fishing methods, denudation of mangrove forests
and habitat conversion, to name a few have resulted in tremendous decline in the quality of the
coastal areas as well as in fisheries productivity.
Just like the problems besetting the coastal environment, degradation within the terrestrial domain
continue as a threat. For all upland activities definitely affects the lowland. Mining activities, forest
denudation, and unregulated human activities, among others, are contributors to the already ravaged
environment.
Add up to these factors are the worsening effects to climate change. Human activities proved to be
the great contributing factor as imminent threat to unpredictable changes in the earth. Various
initiatives were undertaken by the Philippine Government and of noteworthy partnership with other
government counterparts and other stakeholders, relative to climate change integration and
adaptation.
With the situation, both fisheries and agricultural realm raised an increasing concern as to how these
resources are being managed. There has been numerous fishery and agricultural-related management
objectives, approaches and policies aimed from getting significant parameters, such as production,
resource use, including employment in having sustainable stocks and ecosystems. Also, initiatives
have been devised to realize stronger role of the government and major stakeholders in resource
management to satisfy proviso in the governing policies. If it is not compensating though, introduction
of new sets of guidelines will be generated.
With the entry of Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP), it paves way for viable
options that will address the gaps in management styles. Eventually, it will bridge for the conception
of ideas into concrete solutions towards achieving sustainable use of coastal and marine resources,
with emphasis on upland management, as an integral conduit in planning approach.
ICRMP emphasizes the role of the government and people empowerment, within the tenets of
credible project implementation while aimed at giving equal opportunities to the realization of
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development initiatives. It gives equal footing to all the beneficiaries towards providing an effective
management approaches and development of the coastal zone.
With the inclusion of Masbate Province as ICRMP site, it draws to a picture that the province as a
whole has the potential on natural resources. Only that it is not there waiting to be discovered, but
existing to be nurtured, within the precepts of laws. The participating LGUs therefore will be able to
harness such potential by identifying strategies and corresponding activities which will be the basis for
the delivery of solutions. In its entirety, LGUs shall have an increased knowledge for sustainable use of
local resources, partnered with the guidance of strong policy measures.
Integrated Coastal Resources Management is increasingly an important aspect of the environmental
management. It is in the context that the Municipality of Aroroy, through the Local Government Unit,
envisions ways and means to harness its resources. The projected measures have varying degree of
imposition towards practicability of options.
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Vision/Mission/Goal
The creation of the ICM Plan is a derivative of the VISION, MISSION and GOAL of the Municipality:
THE VISION
WE ENVISIONED AROROY AS A PROGRESSIVE PREMIERE CENTER FOR TRADE AND COMMERCE OF
THE NORTHERN MASBATE WITH SELF-RELIANT, WELL-INFORMED, EMPOWERED, HEALTHY, PEACELOVING, GOD-FEARING AND VIGILANT CITIZENRY WHO LIVED IN A BALANCED, PALNNED, ATTRACTIVE
AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND A DIVERSIFIED AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY ECONOMY AND
PROMOTE ECO-TOURISM BALANCE TO CONTROL ITS NATURAL GEO-PHYSICAL HAZARDS UNDER A
FIRM, DECENT AND PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP.
THE MISSION
THE AROROY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT SHALL CONTINUE TO PURSUE A UNIFIED AND
INTEGRATIVE EFFORT OF ALL ITS OFFICES AND SECTORS FOR PRODUCTIVE IMPROVEMENT TOWARDS
A MORE EFFICIENT AND HUMANE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES.
THE GOAL
TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY BY
IMPLEMENTING, EVALUATING AND MONITORING THE FORMULATED LOCAL POVERTY REDUCTION
ACTION PLAN FOR THE OPTIMAL USE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
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Fisheries Management
Background
Aroroys fishery situation is generally abundant. It contributes to a reliable food security and stable
economy. Although there are threats for alarming resource exploitation, the LGU is bent on bringing
an environment that will be beneficial to its coastal community. The conservation efforts it has
initiated in various forms yielded rich fishing grounds. Thus, resulted to actions by some individual
who perceived sea dependency waiting for wanton abuses. While coastal law enforcement performs
its task, there remain also violators who reason out for survival impulse. Plus the commercial fishers
who have not contented fishing farther thereby shares fishing in the municipal waters with the
marginal fisherfolk. Add up the entry of the hulbot-hulbot operators allegedly under the cuddling of
high-rank personalities.
While aquaculture resources add up to the production, it is not confined with the local market.
Marine products the likes of green crab (alimango), blue crab (alimasag) and prawn/shrimp (sugpo)
reaches even the export market which extends to Metro Manila and other parts of the country, which
is a vital contribution to foreign market.
The local produce for mollusks is copious. Port Barrera host for vast production of tahong, talaba and
baduy. Meanwhile, government initiatives are being worked-out for additional fishery production,
together with government-line agencies (i.e. BFAR) for some freshwater fish produce like tilapia
(nile fish) and even milkfish (bangus), including livelihood assistance for the cultivation of goso
(Eucheuma seaweed) including other seaweeds, abalone and starfish.
Evidently, fishery resources are exploited without balance. While there are enough resources, it is
being shared by many competing fisherfolks. Meanwhile, more and more mouths are waiting to be
feed as the population increases.
Recommended Policies
I. Objectives
To address these issues and problems, the call for possible solution on threats, each identified issues and
problems must have specific objective for a closer picture.
To increase productivity of fisheries resources in order to achieve food security.

To regulate access to the municipal waters and reserve its resources for the benefits of the municipal
fishers.
To regulate the exploitation of fisheries resources and limit fishing efforts to sustainable levels.
To ensure the rational and sustainable development and management of the fishery resources.
To develop monitoring, control and surveillance mechanisms and strengthen law enforcement units
To ensure equity in fisheries exploitation.
To control access to the municipal waters and reserve its resources for the benefits of the municipal fishers.
To create fishery-related positions.
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Strategies
In order to attain efficacy of goals, provision for handful techniques must be employed.
In each identified Issue/Problem, corresponding approaches serving as strategies and activities will be
developed as a tool for implementation.
Programs: Fisheries Management Strategies
Strategy 1
Establishment and
management of
marine protected
areas or fish/marine
sanctuaries
Strategy 2
Designation of closed
season in harvesting
commercially and
ecologically important
fish and invertebrate
during their spawning
seasons
Strategy 3
Technical assistance to
fisherfolks through
training from TESDA
and CRM
Strategy 4
Licensing and
permitting of fisher,
fishing gear, fishing
vessel and fishing
boats
Strategy 4
Regulation on the
development, use of
and access to artificial
reefs and operation of
fish corrals and other
fishing gear
Strategy 5
Ban on commercial
fishing vessel to
Activities
Enactment, legislation, and
enforcement of necessary
resolution and ordinance
for the protection of MPA
and coastal resources
Conduct IEC activities on
MPA establishment and
management and also
MPA-related
training/seminar
Activities
Draft fishing management
guidelines and regulation
for fisheries management
Schedule
Q3, 2010
Budget
PhP 600,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Q1, Q2,
2010
PhP 200,000.00
MLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Budget
PhP 80,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
BFAR
Activities
Revitalization/
Strengthening of
FARMC/Bantay Dagat and
other community law
enforcement group
Conduct of capabilitybuilding activities
Activities
Identification of fishing
gear and fishing activities
to be allowed in the
municipal waters
Fisherfolk Registration
Fishing Vessel Registration
Fishing Gear Registration
Activities
Setting-up of guidelines in
the construction and
operation of fish corrals
and related fishing gears
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Budget
PhP 75,000.00
Agencies
TESDA
BFAR
DENR
MLGU
Q4, 2010
PhP 250,000.00
Schedule
Q2, 2010
Budget
PhP 150,000.00
Agencies
BFAR
MLGU
Q3, 2010
Q3, 2011
Q4, 2011
Schedule
Q4, 2010
PhP 60,000.00
PhP 60,000.00
PhP 60,000.00
Budget
PhP 100,000.00
MLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP 25,000.00
Activities
Formulation of ordinance
restricting operation of
Agencies
BFAR
DENR
MLGU
Agencies
BFAR
MLGU
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operate in the
municipal waters of
Aroroy
Strategy 6
Enforcement of
environmental and
fisheries laws
Strategy 7
Conduct of massive
Information Education
Communication (IEC)
Campaign
Strategy 8
Community organizing
and information of
fishers organization
for protection and
conservation
commercial fishing vessels

in the municipal waters
Activities
Formulation and
implementation of
Proper consultation with
barangay officials and
fisherfolks
Activities
Color and letter coding of
fishing boats in every
coastal barangay
Schedule
Q1, 2010
Budget
PhP 50,000.00
Q1, 2010
PhP 20,000.00
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP 300,000.00
Activities
POs formation,
registration and
accreditation
Schedule
Q1, 2010
Budget
PhP 150,000.00
Agencies
DILG
DENR
BFAR
MLGU
MFARMC
FLET
Agencies
DENR
BFAR
MLGU
BLGU
MFARMC
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
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Habitat Management
Background
Philippine Coastal Zone consists of variety of tropical ecosystem.
These include sandy beach, rocky

shorelines, coral reefs, mangroves, sea grasses, estuaries, inshore flats, channels/passes. The various
ecosystems are interconnected making it virtually impossible to alter one features of the coastal zone
without affecting another either directly or indirectly. Each plays a critical role in maintaining the
viability and health of the entire coastal zone as well as the other ecosystem.
Habitats are the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally live and grow.
Such habitat present in the Municipality of Aroroy includes:
1. Mangroves
Are woody seed bearing plants adopted for life in brackish & water logged soils that are acidic and
often anexie (without oxygen). They vary in size from shrubs to tall trees and are found along
sheltered tropical mudflats in association with estuaries and lagoons and extended inland along
rivers, streams and their tributaries where the water is brackish. The mangrove ecosystem is
extremely productive and supplies resources such as wood fish and crustaceans as well as many
ecological and economic benefits in the Philippines.
Ecological and Economic Benefit/Function
Provide nursery ground
Produce leaf litters
Protect the environment
Produce organic biomes (carbon)
Serve as recreational ground
Good source of wood timer and nipa shingles
Seed can be harvested and sold
Source of alcohol and medicine
2. Coral Reef - Known as the Oasis of the Ocean because they are small points of very high
productivity occurring within vast oceans, which are essentially very low in nutrients and energy.
The extremely efficient in capturing nutrients & sunlight and then cycling them for use by many
different organisms. They often occur in association with other ecosystems particularly sea grass
beds and mangrove forest which provide nursery and feeding areas for many reef creatures.
Detritus from decomposing plants and animals in these areas of high primary productivity provides
nutrients for the coral reef organisms.
3. Sea grasses Thinning in shallow waters lining the shore and the only flowering plants submerged
in marine environment. They have adapted to life in saline waters with root system that can
withstand wave action and a reproductive system that distributes pollen by water. It possesses
erect leafy shorts and creeping stems or rhizomes that aid in propagation. Unlike other marine
plants like seaweeds or algae, they flower, develop fruit and produce seed. They are normally found
in areas where light can easily penetrate (shallow, clear, calm water) enabling photosynthesis to
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occur.
4. Beaches A dynamic zone or strip of unstable unconsolidated material (e.g. sand, gravel) deposited
along shoreline, beaches are subject to erosion (removal of materials) and accretion (deposition of
materials) produced by waves, wind and tidal currents.
5. Estuaries A semi-enclosed basin in which fish, river, and water entering at its head mixes with
saline water entering from the ocean, usually associated with a rivers intersection of the coast. A
partially enclosed coastal embayment where fresh water and seawater meet and mix.
6. Inshore flats An area of low level ground close to the shore especially near the water.
7. Rocky shoreline A shoreline which forms of rocks are found.
8. Passes / Channel A passage along which liquid or water course may flow.
Objectives
To protect, conserve and rehabilitate existing habitats.
To improve productivity and biodiversity of corals, sea grasses, mangroves and estuaries.
To enhance community participation in the management of the habitats.
Strategies
Programs: Habitat Management Strategies
Strategy 1
Establishment
of Marine
Protected Areas
(MPAs) for
(corals,
mangroves, sea
grasses)
Strategy 2
Management of
mangroves
under the
CommunityBased Forest
Management
(CBFM)
Framework
Strategy 3
Protection of
sea grass beds
by regulating
fishing activities
destructive to
the habitat
Strategy 4
Conduct of
massive
Information
Education &
Communication
(IEC) campaign
Activities
Conduct pulong-pulong in
the barangay on the
importance of CRM
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Budget
PhP
75,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Encourage coastal
communities to manage
and protect their coastal
resources
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
50,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Regulate over fishing
activities and campaign to
stop illegal fishing using
dynamite, fish poisoning
and active fishing gear that
destroy sea grasses
Activities
Continuous Information
Education Communication
(IEC) Campaign
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
80,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
BLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
75,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
196
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Coastal Zoning
Background
The Municipality has its coastal zonation scheme. Barangay Tinigban host for the pilot project. Vital
spaces were defined such that there will be regulations that would govern much to the physical
growth of specific area. With the delineation of the municipal waters, it is imperative that the usage
within will be extended for the consumption of the municipal fisherfolks.
Objectives
To delineate zones for specific uses or activities in the municipal waters.
To eliminate use conflict in the utilization of the municipal waters.
Strategies
Programs: Coastal Zoning Strategies
Strategy 1
Delineation of
municipal
waters
boundaries
Strategy 2
Designation
of zones for
specific uses
(for strict
protection,
rehabilitation,
aquaculture,
tourism,
trade and
navigation,
etc.)
Strategy 3
Regulation of
fishing
activities and
use of fishing
gear in every
zone
Strategy 4
Conduct of
massive IEC
campaign
Strategy 5
Community
organizing
Activities
Verification of boundary
disputes
Schedule
Budget
Agencies
MLGU
NAMRIA
Activities
Zonation schemes
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
80,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Monitoring of fish corral
construction
Schedule
Q3, 2010
Budget
PhP
75,000.00
Agencies
Activities
Conduct of FGDs
Schedule
Q2, 2010
Budget
PhP
80,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Organize watchdog groups
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
20,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
SB
SP
MLGU
MFARMC
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and
formation of
fishers
organization
for
conservation
198
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Philippines
Shoreline Management
Background
The
rapid growth for urban development has significant impact for the proper utilization of
shoreline. This extends up to rural areas where population growth brings unregulated progress like
human habitation.
Objectives
To protect the shoreline from further degradation due to destructive activities.
To maintain access of the people to foreshore area.
To regulate activities in the foreshore area that would affect the condition of the shore.
To minimize erosion and loss of beach to natural and human induced forces.
Strategies
Programs: Shoreline Management Strategies
Strategy 1
Regulation of
sand and coral
mining
Activities
Regulate sand extraction
and monitoring of coral
extraction
Schedule
Q1, 2012
Budget
PhP
50,000.00
Strategy 2
Protection and
conservation of
mangroves, sea
grasses and
coral reefs
Strategy 3
Setting-up and
maintenance of
coastal setback
for all
development
Strategy 4
Conduct
massive
Information
Education
Communication
(IEC) Campaign
Strategy 5
Community
organizing,
Information of
fishers
Activities
Implementation of existing
laws/municipal ordinance
related to illegal quarrying
of sand and gravel
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
75,000.00
Activities
Impose fines on violators
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
80,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
BLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Conduct regular coastal
clean-up
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Budget
PhP
120,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Identify critical areas
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Budget
PhP
30,000.00
Agencies
DENR
MLGU
SB
SP
DENR
MLGU
SB
SP
Agencies
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
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organization
for protection
and
conservation
Strategy 6
Protection of
shoreline from
improper
garbage and
other waste
Activities
Implementation of national
law and municipal
ordinance prohibiting the
establishment of structure
within the 30 meters
foreshore area.
Enactment of ordinance
prohibiting the issuance of
Mayors Permit, Business
Permit and other permit
being issued by the
municipal government to
any person who wishes to
establish and or have
established structure
within the 30 meters
foreshore area
Schedule
Q3, 2012
Budget
PhP
160,000.00
Q4, 2012
PhP
30,000.00
DENR
MLGU
Agencies
MLGU
SB
SP
200
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Enterprise and Livelihood Management
Background
With the numerous undertaking considered by the LGU, there ought to be enabling mechanism that
would address the perennial problem by the populace to somehow alleviate the worsening condition
and improve the quality of life.
Objectives
To develop alternative and supplement employment to fishers in order to lessen their fishing effort and
pressure to the sea.
To diversify income source of the fishers to lessen dependence on fishing.
To develop environment-friendly enterprise and livelihood projects.
Strategies
Programs: Enterprise and Livelihood Management Strategies
Strategy 1
Identification
and
implementation
of
environmentfriendly and
economical
feasible
projects.
Strategy 2
Identification of
beneficiaries
Strategy 3
Identify skills
training for
livelihood
options that
will help illegal
fishers to divert
their attention
into non-illegal
activities
Activities
Identify and evaluate
existing alternative
livelihood projects
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
2,000.000
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
BFAR
Activities
Prioritize viable livelihood
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Activities
Provide skills training for
livelihood options
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
75,000.00
Budget
PhP
300,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Agencies
MLGU
TESDA
201
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Philippines
Coastal Tourism Management
Background
The tourism potential that the municipality offers needs proper intervention for just utilization that
would be beneficial to the municipality. Any endeavor will pave way for opening of horizon to highend market.
Objectives
To provide economic incentives for the municipality and the coastal communities by optimizing the tourism
potential of certain areas.

To develop local capability in ecotourism projects that contribute to better coastal management and
community development.
To develop incentives for resource conservation.
Strategies
Programs: Coastal Tourism Management Strategies
Strategy 1
Activities
Schedule
Regulation on
the number
of tourism
facilities and
activities
Strategy 2
Establishment
of MPA
Coral Garden
Strategy 3
Ecotourism
product
development
Strategy 4
Visitors
education
and
management
Strategy 5
Users fees
and
appropriate
business
development
Budget
Agencies
Construction of facilities and

maintenance
Q1, 2012
PhP
120,000.00
DOT
MLGU
Activities
Establishment of Coral
Garden
Schedule
Q2, 2012
Budget
PhP
600,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Activities
Regulation and protection of
resources
Schedule
Q3, 2012
Budget
PhP
250,000.00
DOT
MLGU
Activities
Assign trained interpreter for
ecotourism guided tour
packages
Schedule
Q4, 2012
Budget
PhP
100,000.00
DOT
MLGU
Activities
Collection of users fees
Schedule
Q1, 2013
Budget
PhP 30,000.00
MLGU
Agencies
Agencies
Agencies
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Waste Management
Background
This is one imminent threat which normally goes beyond the foresight of any planning entity. The
ever-increasing populace is the most blatant contributing factor to the waste generation. The
initiatives under this sector will compliment to the strategy developed by the MENRO.
Objectives
To eliminate or minimize the potential adverse impact of wastes to human and environmental health.
Strategies
Programs: Waste Management Strategies
Strategy 1
Water
quality
monitoring
Strategy 2
Domestic
waste
segregation
especially
for tourism
and
industrial
facilities.
Strategy 3
Monitoring
control and
surveillance
Strategy 4
Conduct
massive IEC
on sewage
waste
treatment
Activities
Formulate measures to
minimize water pollution &
conduct water quality studies
Activities
Establish and develop a
municipal dumping area
(MRF, Waste segregation
facilities)
Composting of biodegradable
waste
Introduction of Vermiculture
Schedule
Q1, 2013
Budget
PhP 50,000.00
Schedule
Q3, 2013
Budget
PhP
3,000,000.00
Activities
Community organization
Impose fines on violators
Install trash boxes along
beaches
Prevention of oil spills
through directive to
passenger and cargo vessels
Purchase new waste collector
(trucks and compactors)
Clean-up drive with
community participation
Schedule
2012-2013
Budget
PhP
6,000,000.00
Activities
Continuous Information
Education Communication
(IEC) Campaign
Schedule
Q4, 2011
DENR
MLGU
DENR
MLGU
Agencies
Agencies
Agencies
MLGU
MLGU
MLGU
MFARMC
MLGU
MLGU
Budget
PhP
500,000.00
MLGU
BLGU
MFARMC
Agencies
LGU
MFARMC
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especially
for tourism
and
industrial
facilities.
Strategy 5
Reduce the
entry of
pollutants
and
sediments
into the sea
and
sanctuaries
Activities
Construction of Sewage
Treatment Plants (STPs)
Schedule
Q1, 2013
Budget
PhP
2,000,000.00
MLGU
Agencies
204
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Legal Arrangements and Institutional Development
Background
The
proposal line-up herein suggests for an improved policy measure which aimed for good
governance of the integrated planned areas. This will be the catalyst for the longed political-will
imposition.
Objectives
To improve mechanisms and arrangements for local governance on coastal management.
To enhance community participation in coastal management planning, legislation, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation.
To strengthen environmental and fishery law enforcement.

To improve the delivery of coastal management-related services.
To strengthen network and linkage with other local government units (LGUs), national government,
international and local organizations and community and peoples organizations.
Strategies
Programs: Legal Arrangements and Institutional Development Strategies
Strategy 1
Legislation of
comprehensive
CRM ordinance
Strategy 2
Formation and
strengthening
of Peoples
Organizations
(POs)
Strategy 3
Strengthening
of FARMC,
Bantay Dagat
and Deputized
Fish Wardens
(DFWs)
Strategy 4
Monitoring
Activities
Drafting of CRM ordinance
Implementation of the
ordinance
Monitoring and evaluation
of the implementation of
ordinance
Activities
Strengthening linkage
between LGU-POs, NGO,
FARMCs, & Fisherfolks
Conduct monthly /
quarterly regular meeting
Activities
Maintenance of patrol boat
and other facilities
Enforcement of fishery and
environmental laws
Activities
Conduct of training on law
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
150,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
100,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
300,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q2, 2011
Budget
PhP
MLGU
Agencies
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control and
surveillance
Strategy 5
Training and
staff
development on
CRM
Strategy 6
Information
Education
Communication
(IEC) Campaign
Strategy 7
Fund sourcing
enforcement and
deputation of fish wardens
in coordination with PNP,
PCG and BFAR and
SDENROs in coordination
with DENR
Setting-up of incentive and
benefits mechanism to the
FARMC, Bantay Dagat and
Fish Wardens
Purchase of patrol boats
and monitoring equipment
such as diving gears, GPS,
handheld radios, etc.
Activities
Conduct technical and skills
training on CRM and assign
personnel from MAO for
CRM
Creation of fishery-related
positions
Activities
Conduct IEC
Activities
Submission of the ICM plan
to different national and
international funding
institution
1,500,000.00
DENR
BFAR
PNP
MLGU
BLGU
MLGU
NGAs
NGOs
Schedule
Q1, 2012
Budget
PhP
500,000.00
MLGU
Agencies
Schedule
Q1, 2011
Budget
PhP
150,000.00
Agencies
MLGU
MFARMC
Schedule
Q4, 2010
Budget
PhP
10,000.00
MLGU
Agencies
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Strategic Framework Summary
Based on the enumerated details of strategies and activities as presented above which concerns
specific habitat management, a conclusive detail plan were crafted and presented in a summarized
matrix.
ICM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK SUMMARY
Issue A:
OCCURRENCE OF DESTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES WHICH DAMAGE CRITICAL

COASTAL HABITATS & REDUCE RECREATION & AESTHETIC VALUES
Occurrence of mangrove cutting in the following barangay: Amotag, Don Pablo dela Rosa, Gumahang, Talib,
Balawing, Tigbao, Talaba-an, Baga-uma and Jaboyo-an; timber cutting in Barangay Tigbao; conversion of
mangrove areas into fishponds in Barangay Lanang; anchoring of boats in the following barangay: Baga-uma
and Jaboyo-an; sand/gravel extraction/quarrying in the following barangay: Tigbao, Baga-uma Jaboyo-an and
Calanay; occurrence of illegal fishing activities such as use of poison and dynamite as well as commercial fishing
encroachment in the following barangay: Baga-uma, Jaboyo-an, Don Pablo dela Rosa, Gumahang, Tinago,
Talaba-an, Sawang, Dayhagan, Amotag, Tinigban, Matalang-talang, Balawing and Tigbao.
A.1
GOAL
To achieve high biodiversity &
natural productivity
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Percentage increase in mangrove
cover
Percentage increase in mangrove

species
Maintenance of present sea grass

cover
Percentage increase in live hard
coral cover
Increase in fish species
TARGETS
Increase of mangrove cover
from 120 hectares to 220
hectares
Increase of number of
mangrove species from 12 to
15
32.64% sea grass cover
maintained and protected
Increase of live hard coral cover
from 46% to 50%
Re-appearance of extirpated
fish species, to include:
alimosan, bagtis, baganit, balamban,
bal-a, bantol, baying, bulan-bulan,
damulog, gatasan, hagnay, kabankaban, kalapkap, kanlay,
karako/tuko, kuro kabayo, koyog
(pino na danggit), lakpan, lawihan,
lubayan, moong, ogdok palad/
guiponan, pitik, sandig baho,
saliniasi, sunog, tabasi, tabangka,
tag-an, tangis-banog, tigue,
trumpita, tudluan,turayag
A.1.1
OBJECTIVE
To protect/conserve/enhance
biodiversity & natural productivity
Number of ordinances approved
Number of MPA established
Number of seaborne patrol
conducted
TARGETS
1 ordinance passed per year
1 MPA established per year
144 seaborne patrols in a year
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Mangrove area maintained,
rehabilitated and protected
Number of SDENRO
Number of POs
engaged/mobilized
No. of illegal fishers apprehended
No. of cases filed in court
Market denial conducted
No. of public meeting
No. of pamphlets distributed
Strategies
A 1.1.1
Enact and/or enforce laws &
Regulation
Program Direction
Conduct seaborne patrol

Formulate and implement
Form, register and accredit POs.
A 1.1.2
Rehabilitate critical
habitats/restore damaged
ecosystems
Deputize qualified stakeholders

Conduct IEC
Conduct patrolling
Conduct survey/Delineate,
identify and assess boundaries
for reforestation/rehabilitation
(25 coastal barangay)
220 hectares of mangrove area

maintained and protected
(after 3 years)
25 SDENRO tapped
25 POs engaged/mobilized
variable
variable
variable
25 public meetings
5,000 pamphlets distributed
Related Agencies
DA-BFAR
PNP
PNP-Maritime
PCG
DepED
MFARMC
LCE
SB
SP
MFARMC
NGO
DOLE
SEC
CDA
DENR
DepED
MFARMC
MLGU
PNP
FLET
DENR
MLGU
POs
Issue B:
OVER EXPLOITATION AND CONFLICTING USES LEADING TO SOCIAL TENSIONS
Occurrence of overharvesting (of marine products) in Barangay San Agustin; rip rapping in Barangay Talabaan;
land fill, fish poisoning, sedimentation in the following barangay: Baga-uma, Gumahang and Jaboyo-an;
foreshore reclamation in the following barangay: Baga-uma, Poblacion, Don Pablo dela Rosa, Tigbao, Tinago,
Calanay and Jaboyo-an; kaingin in the following barangay: Matalang-talang, Tigbao; diversion of freshwater
passageway in Barangay Panique.
B.1
GOAL
To multiple sustainable &
compatible use of resource
Increase in policy interventions
TARGETS
1 special policy passed focused
on environmental
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Increase in environment-friendly
activities
Increase in awareness-level for
the community and various
stakeholders
B.1.1
OBJECTIVE
To regulate upland and coastal
development with emphasis to
promotion of environment-friendly
development
Number of areas with specialdesignation for protection
TARGETS
Establishment of portions and
or in whole of Port Barrera,
Masbate Pass and Sibuyan Sea
into special-designated zones
for protection
1 ordinance passed per year
Number of harvesting regulation

(Species-Specific management
policy)
Strategies
B 1.1.1
Reduce/regulate harvesting to
more sustainable levels
Program Direction
Intensify the daily fish catch
monitoring system
Regulation to limited harvesting
of rabbit fish (siganid)
Related Agencies
MLGU (CRMO, MPDO)
MFARMC
MLGU (OM, VMO, SB, CRMO,
MPDO)
MFARMC
BLGU
SP
MPDO)
MFARMC
BLGU
SP
MPDO)
MFARMC
BLGU
SP
DENR
MLGU
MLGU (MPDO, OZA)
DILG
BLGU
Regulation to limited harvesting

of blue crab (kasag)
Imposition of open and close

seasons for fishing
B 1.1.2
Zonify/reconcile various uses
conservation, management and

protection/barangay
Environment-friendly activities
practiced in all barangay
Promotion and adaption of
best practices in all barangay
Regulation and control to

foreshore development
Deputation of Barangay Officials
in Land-use monitoring and
enforcement of Zoning
Ordinance
Establishment of greenbelt/barangay
Centralization of small-scale
mining operations
MLGU (MPDO, OZA)

DILG
BLGU
MLGU (MENRO)
DILG
BLGU
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Issue C:
LOW INCOME FROM EXISTING LIVELIHOODS AND ABSENCE OF ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES
Prevalence of low employment rate/unemployment rate in the following barangay: Lanang, Baga-uma and
Jaboyo-an; lack of livelihood opportunities/activities in the following barangay: Tinago, Lanang, Amoroy, Puro;
illegal gambling activities in the following barangay: Baga-uma and Jaboyoan; low-income wages in following
barangay: Macabug, Cabas-an, Amotag, Dayhagan, Pangle, Mananoc, Concepcion, Luy-a, Cabangcalan, Malubi,
Nabongsuran, and Managa-naga.
C.1
GOAL
To optimize economic benefits
from use of resources
C.1.1
OBJECTIVE
To enhance benefits derived from
use of resources
Increase income-diversification
opportunities
TARGETS
Provision of incomediversification opportunities/1
PO/barangay within 3-6 years
Number of livelihood
opportunities introduced
Number of beneficiary POs
TARGETS
7 livelihood opportunities
introduced/year
2 POs for coastal barangay
1 PO for non-coastal barangay
Identification of number of
male-female ratio
(70% male & 30% female)
25 coastal barangay and 16
non-coastal barangay
variable
Number of individuals benefitted

Number of barangay benefitted
Types of income-diversification
introduced
Type of beneficiary POs
Strategies
C 1.1.1
Provide alternative livelihoods
Program Direction
livelihoods for fishing households

livelihoods for farming
households
1 Fisherfolk Association and 1

Farmers Association
(for coastal barangay)
1 Farmers Association
(for non-coastal barangay)
Related Agencies
MLGU
BLGU
BFAR
ICRMP
MLGU
BLGU
BFAR
ICRMP
Issue D:
UNREGULATED WASTE DISPOSAL AND INADEQUATE SANITATION
Practice of improper waste disposal in the following barangay: Don Pablo dela Rosa, Talib, Tigbao, Puro, Bagauma, Jaboyo-an, Tinago and Matalang-talang, unabated human waste disposal in the following barangay: Talib,
Baga-uma, Jaboyo-an and Amotag; poor garbage disposal in the following barangay: Matalang-talang, Baga-uma
and Jaboyo-an; prevalence of animal waste in Barangay Gumahang; occurrence of heavy metal pollution in
Barangay Panique; high-incidence of mercury and other chemical discharge in river beds in the following
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barangay: Tinago, Panique, Bangon, Syndicate, Puro, Balete, Luy-a and Capsay.
D.1
To control pollution
GOAL
Regular conduct of water
sampling in rivers and off shore
sites
Augmentation of materials and
equipment, selection of garbage
site disposal and facilities
Regulation and monitoring of

small-scale mining activities
Additional materials and

equipment provided, with
corresponding waste facility
system
(from 2 to 4 operational
garbage trucks; establishment
of 1 Sanitary landfill;
establishment of 1 MRF;
installation of 50 trash boxes)
Supplemental environmentfriendly farming method
adapted
Small-scale mining activities
regulated and monitored
Intensification of environmentfriendly farming method
D.1.1
OBJECTIVE
To reduce pollution
Strategies
D 1.1.1
introduction of proper waste
management practices
TARGETS
Maintenance of water sampling
and other monitoring activities
Presence of testing-materials/
level of indicator
No. of operational garbage
trucks/ frequency of collection
per week
Landfill
Material Recovery Facility MRF
Weight of compost produced
No. of barangay engaged in the
practice of vermiculture
Ton of vermicast
No. of trash boxes
No. of participants
TARGETS
4 sampling activities per year
2 operational garbage trucks
with daily garbage collection
No. of barangay clean-up
No. of violators
No. of barangay public meeting
No. of pamphlets distributed
Program Direction
Water quality monitoring
Garbage collection
Sanitary landfill
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
1 landfill established
1 MRF established
1MT of compost/month
10 barangay engaged in the
practice of vermiculture
1 ton of vermicast/month
50 trash boxes installed
2,000 participants to the
conduct of ICC
100
participants/barangay/cleanup/ month
variable
Public meeting per barangay
5000 pieces of pamphlets
distributed
Related Agencies
MLGU (MENRO)
EMB
MLGU (GSO, MENRO)
DENR
MLGU (MENRO)
Private Institution (FRC)
MLGU (MENRO, GSO)
ICRMP/DOF-MBFO
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Composting of Biodegradable
Waste
Vermiculture
Trash boxes in public beaches
International Coastal Clean Up
(ICC)
Regular barangay clean-up
Enforce anti-waste dumping

ordinance
IEC
D 1.1.2
Regulate small scale-mining &
campaign for responsible mining
Conduct orientation for smallscale miners
MLGU (MENRO)
MLGU (MAO)
POs
MLGU (MENRO, GSO)
MLGU (MENRO, CRMO)
BLGU
DENR
NGAs
MLGU (MENRO, CRMO)
BLGU
DENR
NGAs
MLGU (MENRO)
PNP
BLGU
MLGU (MENRO, CRMO)
MFARMC
BLGU
DepEd
MLGU (MENRO)
MGB
PMRB
Issue E:
LACK OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Poor road condition in the following barangay: Baga-uma, Jaboyo-an, Pinana-an, Syndicate, Talaba-an, Bangon,
Puro, Lanang, Luy-a, Balete, Cabangcalan, Cabas-an, San Agustin, Dayhagan, Mariposa, Tinigban, Calanay and
Mataba; inaccessibility to land-based transportation in the following barangay: Lanang, San Isidro, Balawing,
Pangle, Manamoc, Concepcion, Capsay, Sawang, Tigbao, Talib, Matalang-talang and Don Pablo dela Rosa;
absence of farm-to-market road in Barangay Balawing; untapped electrical connectivity in Barangay Balawing;
unsafe drinking water in Barangay Dayhagan; lack of comfort room facilities in the following barangay: Tinago
and Puro; lack of potable water supply in the following barangay: Baga-uma and Jaboyo-an.
E.1
GOAL
To improve socio-economic living
condition
Increase the number of FMR
Increase the number of bridges
Development of new road
opening
Road widening
Development of Fish
Landing/Fish Port
Expand the power system utilities
TARGETS
Increase of 1 FMR/year
Increase of 1 bridge/year
Developed 1 road opening
within 3 years
Major roads widen within 3
years
Roads within town proper
widen within 3-6 years
Fish landing/Fish Port
established at Market Area
Tapped 2 along-the-road
barangay/year
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Expand the water system utilities
Mobile telephone accessibility
Web cast development
E.1.1
OBJECTIVE
To uplift the socio-economic living
condition of the community
Number of FMR constructed
Number of bridge constructed
Number of road rehabilitated
Identification of new road
opening
Identification of road for
widening
Identification of construction for
new classroom building
Identification of construction for
add-on classroom building
Identification for repair of
classroom building
No. of areas served by local
power provider (MASELCO)
No. of areas served by local

water provider (LWUA)
Strategies
E 1.1.1
Establish public economic
enterprises/infrastructure support
Program Direction
FMR constructed
Bridge constructed
Road rehabilitation
Road opening developed
Road widening
E 1.1.2
Expand delivery of social services
Tapped 1 urbanizable areas

and or 1 expansion areas/year
Construction of additional cell
site towers
Internet connectivity to the at
least 5 barangay (3 urban
barangay and 2 urbanizable
barangay)
Fish Landing/Fish Port

established
Classroom buildings constructed
Add-on classroom building
constructed
Classroom building repaired
Electrical connectivity
TARGETS
1 FMR constructed/year
1 bridge constructed/year
1 road rehabilitated/year
1 road opening for every 3
years
All road within the town proper
widen
1 classroom building
constructed within 3 years
2 add-on classroom building
constructed within 3 years
3 classroom building repaired
within 3 years
Electrical connectivity to all
barangay considered as alongthe-road
Provision for renewable energy
All urbanizable areas and
expansion areas are tapped
with Level III water system
Related Agencies
MLGU (MEO, MPDO)
ICRMP/DOF-MDFO
MLGU (MEO, MPDO)
MLGU (MEO, MPDO)
BLGU
MLGU (MEO, MPDO)
BLGU
MLGU (MO, VMO, SB, MEO,
MPDO)
BLGU
DPWH
MLGU (MEO, MPDO)
NGAs
NGOs
MLGU (MEO)
BLGU
DepED
MLGU (MEO)
BLGU
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Level III water system expansion

Internet connectivity
Issue F:
MASELCO
MLGU (MEO)
BLGU
LWUA
MLGU
Private Service provider
MLGU
Private Service provider
OCCURRENCE OF FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, AND OTHER CALAMITIES
Incidence of erosion in the following barangay: Don Pablo dela Rosa, Tigbao, Matalang-talang, Baga-uma and
Jaboyo-an; incidence of flooding in the following barangay: Lanang, Baga-uma, San Isidro and Jaboyo-an;
incidence of flash-flooding in Barangay Lanang; landslide prone-areas: Panique, Capsay, Balete, and Pinana-an.
F.1
GOAL
To minimize damages caused by
natural hazards
F.1.1
OBJECTIVE
To provide protection against
natural hazards
Increase of public access to nonaccessible areas
TARGETS
Construction of 1 riverbank
embankment and protection
system
Area improved with shoreline
protection
TARGETS
Development of expansion area
at Centro Aroroy (covering the
two barangay - Poblacion,
Baga-uma)
Improvement of drainage
system at Centro Aroroy
(covering the three barangay Poblacion, Baga-uma,
Ambolong)
1 riverbank embankment and
protection system
established/year
Coverage of drainage constructed
No. of riverbanks protected
Strategies
F 1.1.1
Minimize erosion
Program Direction
Expansion of Poblacion and Bagauma
Construction of drainage system
Adaptation of SALT System

(Sloping Agricultural Land
Technology)
F 1.1.2
increase disaster preparedness
and introduce mitigating measures
Geo-Hazard mapping production

Analysis of Geo-Hazard maps
Related Agencies
MLGU (MEO)
DPWH
NGAs
FRC
MLGU (MEO)
DPWH
NGAs
MLGU (MAO, MENRO)
DA
NAFC
MAFC
DENR-MGB
DENR-MGB
MLGU ( MENRO)
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Identification and Establishment

of Emergency Evacuation Centers
Strengthening of Municipal
Disaster Coordinating Council
Establishment of Barangay
Disaster Coordinating Council
Creation and Capacity Building

for Search, Rescue and Retrieval
Groups and other Special
Operations Group
IEC
Province of Masbate
Philippines
BLGU
MLGU (MEO, MPDO, MSWDO,
MENRO)
BLGU
DepED
MLGU
DILG
MLGU
MDCC
BLGU
DILG
MLGU
DILG
PNP
BFP
BJMP
NGOs
Volunteers
MLGU
DENR
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Action Plan Summary
ICM ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
Municipal
Provincial
National
2013
Municipal
Provincial
National
2012
Municipal
AGENCY
Provincial
ACTIVITY NAME
A. OCCURRENCE OF DESTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES WHICH
DAMAGE CRITICAL COASTAL HABITATS & REDUCE
RECREATION & AESTHETIC VALUES
1. To achieve high biodiversity & natural productivity
National
Activity
Strategy
Objective
Goal
Issue
2011
Notes
1. To protect/conserve/enhance biodiversity & natural

productivity
1. Enact and/or enforce laws & Regulation
1.
Conduct seaborne patrol
2.
3.
Formulate and implement ordinance

in licensing
4.
Form, register and accredit POs.
DA-BFAR
PNP
PNPMaritime
PCG
DepED
MFARMC
LCE
SB
SP
MFARMC
NGO
DOLE
SEC
CDA
PhP
500,000.00
PhP
5,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
500,000.0
0
PhP
8,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
500,000.00
PhP
10,000.0
0
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
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2. Rehabilitate critical habitats/restore damaged

ecosystems
1.
Deputize qualified stakeholders
DENR
DepED
MFARMC
MLGU
2.
Conduct IEC
3.
Conduct patrolling
PNP
FLET
4.
Conduct survey/Delineate, identify

and assess boundaries for
reforestation/rehabilitation (25
coastal barangay)
DENR
MLGU
POs
Sub-total:
Total:
PhP
5,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
250,000.0
0
PhP
2,250,000.0
0
PhP
260,000.0
0
PhP
2,810,000.0
0
PhP 3,070,000.00
PhP
8,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
10,000.0
0
PhP
10,000.00
Allocation
shall be
covered
from the
seaborne
patrol, as
mentioned
above.
PhP
16,000.0
0
PhP 536,000.00
PhP
520,000.0
0
PhP
20,000.0
0
PhP
520,000.00
PhP 540,000.00
217
1. To regulate upland and coastal development with emphasis

to promotion of environment-friendly development
1. Reduce/regulate harvesting to more sustainable
levels
1. Intensify the daily fish catch monitoring
system
MLGU
(CRMO,
MPDO)
MFARMC
PhP
100,000.0
0
PhP
120,000.0
0
Municipal
Provincial
National
2013
Municipal
Provincial
National
2012
Municipal
AGENCY
Provincial
ACTIVITY NAME
B. OVER EXPLOITATION AND CONFLICTING USES LEADING TO
SOCIAL TENSIONS
1. To multiple sustainable & compatible use of resource
National
Activity
Strategy
Objective
Goal
Issue
2011
PhP
200,000.0
0
Notes
The LGU
has an
existing
mechanism
on daily fish
catch
monitoring
MFARMC
resolution is
encouraged
for passing
an
ordinance
2.
Regulation to limited harvesting of rabbit

fish (siganid)
MLGU
(OM,
VMO, SB,
CRMO,
MPDO)
MFARMC
BLGU
SP
PhP
20,000.00
3.
Regulation to limited harvesting of blue

crab (kasag)
MLGU
(OM,
VMO, SB,
CRMO,
MPDO)
MFARMC
BLGU
SP
PhP
20,000.00
MFARMC
resolution is
encouraged
for passing
an
ordinance
4.
Imposition of open and close seasons for

fishing
MLGU
(OM,
VMO, SB,
CRMO,
MPDO)
MFARMC
BLGU
SP
PhP
20,000.00
MFARMC
resolution is
encouraged
for passing
an
ordinance
2. Zonify/reconcile various uses
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1.
Regulation and control to foreshore

development
DENR
MLGU
2.
Deputation of Barangay Officials in Landuse monitoring and enforcement of

Zoning Ordinance
MLGU
(MPDO,
OZA)
DILG
BLGU
3.
Establishment of green-belt/barangay
MLGU
(MPDO,
OZA)
DILG
BLGU
4.
Centralization of small-scale mining

operations
MLGU
(MENRO)
DILG
BLGU
Sub-total:
Total:
PhP
30,000.0
0
PhP
50,000.00
PhP
100,000.0
0
PhP
50,000.00
PhP
50,000.00
PhP
300,000.0
0
PhP
200,000.0
0
PhP
PhP
500,000.0 350,000.0
0
0
PhP 1,300,000.00
PhP
450,000.0
0
PhP
500,000.0
0
PhP 160,000.00
PhP
160,000.0
0
PhP
30,000.0
0
PhP 300,000.00
PhP
270,000.0
0
219
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Provincial
National
2013
Municipal
Provincial
National
2012
Municipal
AGENCY
Provincial
ACTIVITY NAME
C. LOW INCOME FROM EXISTING LIVELIHOODS AND ABSENCE OF
ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES
1. To optimize economic benefits from use of resources
National
Activity
Strategy
Objective
Goal
Issue
2011
Notes
1. To enhance benefits derived from use of resources

1.Provide alternative livelihoods
1.
Train & develop alternative livelihoods for

fishing households
MLGU
BLGU
BFAR
ICRMP
PhP
150,000.0
0
2.
Train & develop alternative livelihoods for

farming households
MLGU
BLGU
BFAR
ICRMP
PhP
150,000.0
0
Sub-total:
Total:
PhP 300,000.00
PhP
300,000.0
0
220
Municipal
PhP
50,000.00
Provincial
PhP
10,000.00
National
Municipal
PhP
50,000.00
2013
Provincial
PhP
10,000.0
0
National
Municipal
AGENCY
2012
Provincial
ACTIVITY NAME
D. UNREGULATED WASTE DISPOSAL AND INADEQUATE
SANITATION
1. To control pollution
National
Activity
Strategy
Objective
Goal
Issue
2011
PhP
10,000.0
0
PhP
50,000.00
Notes
1. To reduce pollution
1.introduction of proper waste management
practices
1. Water quality monitoring
2.
Garbage collection
3.
Sanitary landfill
4.
Material Recovery Facility

(MRF)
MLGU
(MENRO)
EMB
MLGU
(GSO,
MENRO)
DENR
MLGU
(MENRO)
Private
Institution
(FRC)
PhP
250,000.0
0
MLGU
(MENRO,
GSO)
ICRMP/DOF-
PhP
250,000.
PhP
500,000.0
0
PhP
500,000.0
0
PhP
250,000.
PhP
1,500,000.0
0
PhP
500,000.00
MBFO
5.
Composting of Biodegradable
Waste
MLGU
(MENRO)
6.
Vermiculture
7.
Trash boxes in public beaches
MLGU
(MAO)
POs
MLGU
(MENRO,
GSO)
PhP
100,000.0
0
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
100,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
100,000.0
0
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
40,000.00
PhP
60,000.00
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8.
International Coastal Clean Up

(ICC)
MLGU
(MENRO,
CRMO)
BLGU
DENR
NGAs
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
9.
Regular barangay clean-up
MLGU
(MENRO,
CRMO)
BLGU
DENR
NGAs
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
10
.
Enforce anti-waste dumping

ordinance
MLGU
(MENRO)
PNP
BLGU
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
PhP
20,000.00
11
.
IEC
MLGU
(MENRO,
CRMO)
MFARMC
BLGU
DepEd
PhP
5,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
MLGU
(MENRO)
MGB
PMRB
PhP
5,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
20,000.0
0
PhP 540,000.00
PhP
520,000.0
0
2. Regulate small scale-mining & campaign

for responsible mining
1. Conduct orientation for smallscale miners
Sub-total:
Total:
PhP
8,000.00
PhP
PhP
500,000.0
518,000.0
0
0
PhP 3,548,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
2,530,000.0
0
PhP
10,000.0
0
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
20,000.0
0
PhP 570,000.00
PhP
550,000.0
0
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PhP
5,000,000.00
Municipal
PhP
10,000,000.0
0
PhP
5,000,000.00
Provincial
MLGU
(MEO,
MPDO)
MLGU
(MEO,
MPDO)
BLGU
MLGU
(MEO,
MPDO)
BLGU
MLGU
(MO, VMO,
SB, MEO,
MPDO)
BLGU
DPWH
National
PhP
2,000,000.00
National
PhP
500,000.00
Municipal
Municipal
2013
Provincial
2012
MLGU
(MEO,
MPDO)
ICRMP/
AGENCY
Provincial
ACTIVITY NAME
E. LACK OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
National
Activity
Strategy
Objective
Goal
Issue
2011
PhP
5,000,000.00
PhP
5,000,000.00
PhP
8,000,000.00
PhP
15,000,000.0
0
PhP
25,000,000.0
0
PhP
10,000,000.0
0
Notes
1. To improve socio-economic living condition

1. To uplift the socio-economic living condition of
the community
1. Establish public economic
enterprises/infrastructure support
1. FMR constructed
DOF-MDFO
2.
Bridge constructed
3.
Road rehabilitation
4.
Road opening developed
5.
Road widening
PhP
3,000,000.00
2. Expand delivery of social services

1.
Fish Landing/Fish Port

established
MLGU
(MEO,
MPDO)
NGAs
NGOs
PhP
50,000,000.0
0
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2.
Classroom buildings
constructed
Add-on classroom building
constructed
Classroom building repaired
Electrical connectivity
MLGU
(MEO)
BLGU
DepED
MLGU
(MEO)
BLGU
MASELCO
PhP
1,500,000.00
4.
Level III water system

expansion
MLGU
(MEO)
BLGU
LWUA
PhP
5,000,000.00
5.
MLGU
Private
Service
provider
PhP
500,000.00
6.
Internet connectivity
MLGU
Private
Service
provider
PhP
500,000.00
3.
Sub-total:
Total:
PhP
1,500,000.00
PhP
17,000,000.0
0
PhP 36,000,000.00
PhP
1,500,000.00
PhP
19,000,000.0
0
PhP
PhP
50,000,000.0 38,000,000.0
0
0
PhP 118,000,000.00
PhP
30,000,000.0
0
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Provincial
Municipal
Construction of drainage
system
MLGU
(MEO)
DPWH
NGAs
PhP
20,000,000.0
0
PhP
5,000,000.00
PhP
10,000,000.0
0
3.
Adaptation of SALT System

(Sloping Agricultural Land
Technology)
MLGU
(MAO,
MENRO)
DA
NAFC
MAFC
PhP
3,000,000.0
0
PhP
1,000,000.0
0
DENRMGB
DENRMGB
MLGU
(MENRO)
BLGU
MLGU
(MEO,
MPDO,
MSWDO,
MENRO)
BLGU
DepED
PhP
30,000.00
PhP
10,0000.00
National
2.
Municipal
PhP
10,000,000.0
0
National
PhP
5,000,000.00
Municipal
PhP
25,000,000.0
0
National
MLGU
(MEO)
DPWH
NGAs
FRC
AGENCY
Provincial
2013
Expansion of Poblacion and

Baga-uma
ACTIVITY NAME
F. OCCURRENCE OF FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, AND OTHER
CALAMITIES
1. To minimize damages caused by natural hazards
Provincial
2012
1.
Activity
Strategy
Objective
Goal
Issue
2011
Notes
1. To provide protection against natural hazards

1.Minimize erosion
2. Increase disaster preparedness and

introduce mitigating measures
1. Geo-Hazard mapping
production
2. Analysis of Geo-Hazard
maps
3.
Identification and
Establishment of Emergency
Evacuation Centers
4.
Strengthening of Municipal
Disaster Coordinating
Council
MLGU
DILG
A
reclamation
project
envisioned
to add
spaces
within Centro
Aroroy
Will be
considered
along with
the road
widening
PhP
100,000.00
PhP
500,000.00
PhP
1,000,000.00
PhP
100,000.0
0
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5.
Establishment of Barangay
Disaster Coordinating
Council
MLGU
MDCC
BLGU
DILG
6.
Creation and Capacity

Building for Search, Rescue
and Retrieval Groups and
other Special Operations
Group
MLGU
DILG
PNP
BFP
BJMP
NGOs
Volunteers
7.
IEC
MLGU
DENR
Sub-total:
Total:
PhP
200,000.00
PhP
150,000.0
0
PhP
5,000.0
0
PhP
5,000.0
0
PhP 265,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
260,000.0
0
PhP
8,000.00
PhP
3,038,000.0
0
PhP 4,258,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
1,220,000.0
0
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
PhP
45,000,000.0
10,560,000.0
0
0
PhP 76,680,000.00
PhP
10,000.00
PhP
21,120,000.0
0
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Chapter
V:
IMPLEMENTATION
SCHEME
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Province of Masbate
Philippines
Introduction
The function of the Local Government Unit related to its Coastal Resource Management and other
fishery-related implementation is under the auspices of the Coastal Resource Management Office
(CRMO), wherein it is under the umbrella of the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO). Its
tutelage is manned by personnel composed of permanent employees from the MPDO and casual
employees working as Deputized Fish Wardens (DFWs).
The CRMO, in collaboration with other offices the MPDO, the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), the
Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), the Municipal Social Welfare and
Development Office (MSWDO), together with the Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Management Council (MFARMC) comprised the composition of the Integrated Coastal Resources
Management Project-Technical Working Group (ICRMP-TWG). Thus, all representation is working under
the Office of the Mayor.
With such inclusion, the ICRMP-TWG shall be primarily responsible for the implementation of this plan.
It shall coordinate with other government agencies, both local and national level, including private
entities, as required to ensure that the provision of this plan are properly and effective implemented.
Definition of functions has been elaborated in the stipulation of the Executive Order relative to the
creation of the ICRMP-TWG.
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Plan Implementation
The Integrated Coastal Management Plan of the Municipality of Aroroy is a three-year (2011-2013)
scheme document. As the LGU-level planning has been devised as an offshoot activity, series of
consultation, dialogues, from and among major stakeholders were considered and undergone being vital
in the planning processes.
The ICM Plan has been prepared and reviewed by the ICRMP-TWG, in collaboration with other
governing bodies. After the finalization of the plan, it is presented to the SB for consideration to passing
of resolution endorsing the plan. The endorsement then shall prove the approval from local-policy body,
being also a requirement in the plan preparation. Such activity is within the LGU-level mode of planning.
After the finality, it will be submitted to the DENR-PPIU for endorsement to Provincial Steering
Committee (PSC) then the PSC endorse the same to the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) for
evaluation, then for approval by the National Level.
Project implementation will be handled directly under the Office of the Mayor, with technical support of
concerned LGU offices. Other implementation of mentioned activities shall be worked with other
entities where it is appropriate. But the LGU shall be the lead-entity in the discharge of stipulations as
contained in the plan.
It will follow the Plan of Operation, as follows:
PLAN OF OPERATION
In the course of operation, it is deemed to have proper set of guidelines that would serve as central
nerve as to where functions would be prescribed.
Implementation Scheme
Adoption on the implementation aspect will be a five (5) year term. General activities will be
pre-designated every year as to where it is applicable
PRE-PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Year 1
Project Introduction (PCRA, Consultations, Dialogues, etc.)
Year 2
Capacity Building, Conceptualization, Plan Preparation
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Year 3
Project Implementation / Monitoring
Year 4
Project Implementation / Monitoring
Year 5
Project Evaluation
For each year during the PROJECT IMPLEMENATION PHASE, line-up activities will be divided
into quarters for detailed sub-activities incorporated in it.
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Implementing Structure
The ICRM Plan will follow the following implementing structure:

LEAD
IMPLEMENTING
OFFICE
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
LEGISLATIVE
ENFORCEMENT OF
LAWS
MAYOR'S OFFICE
MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE
MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE
MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
MUNICIPAL FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
ICRMP-TWG
VICE MAYOR'S OFFICE

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES
FISHERY LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM
MUNICIPAL MAYOR
- shall have the overall administrative control
OFFICE OF THE VICE-MAYOR

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
- shall formulate ordinances and resolutions related to Coastal Resources Management,
Environmental Management, Conservation and Protection, Climate-Change Adaptation
and Mitigation, among others
- shall endorse the ICM Plan
MPDO, CRMO, MAO,
MENRO,MSWO, MFARMC,
ICRMP-TWG
- shall assist in the planning and implementation of ICRM Plan
- shall handle the monitoring and evaluation of ICRM Plan
PNP, PCG
shall recommend programs and projects to the SB for legislation
- shall be the lead agency in the fishery-law enforcement
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To further augment the ICM implementation, offices, organizations, and other NGOs, considered vital in
the project process will be tapped. All agencies, employees, including other sectors, working directly or
indirectly with the Local Government Unit, are imperative for inclusion in various capacities to
effectively carry-out the implementation.
Stakeholders list, roles and degree of participation have been assessed to verify the vitality from and
among the major stakeholders:
Stakeholders Analysis
List
Identification of entities is crucial to the partnership that is being developed, being stakeholders at
that, below are the target for inclusion;
Local Government Unit (Municipal)
Local Government Unit (Barangay)
Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council/s (M/BFARMC)
Peoples Organization (Fisherfolks Organizations, Farmers Organizations)
Non-Government Organizations
(Ocean Beacons International, Incorporated [OBI], Aroroy Tourism Council [ATC])
Other Government Agencies (e.g. DA-BFAR, DENR)
Roles
In each listing of stakeholders, their rates must be organized, to setup a goal, among which are;
Lead in all mode of activities
Provide necessary assistance
Forerunner of implementation
Baseline coordinator
Primary data provider
Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council/s (M/BFARMCs)
Assist in program implementation
Recommend policies and procedures
Peoples Organization (Fisherfolk Organization, Farmers Organizations)
Direct beneficiaries
Participate on collaborative efforts
NonGovernment Organizations
Assist in program implementation

Recommend policies and procedures
Promote Ecotourism activities
Provide Financial Assistance
National Government Agencies
(DA-BFAR, DENR)
Technical input provider
Provide Financial assistance
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DEGREE OF PARTICIPATION
Each entity has been classified as to their functions are structured. It is necessary such that effort
revolving within is utilized properly and will create focused intent.
Active supporter as the over-all lead entity in all the program implementation
Active provider of datum at the grass-root level
Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Council/s (M/BFARMCs)
Active provider of datum where it is essential
Peoples Organization (Fisherfolk Organizations, Farmers Organizations )
Active and passive project beneficiary
NonGovernment Organizations
Active partner for networking and linkages

(DA-BFAR, DENR)
Provide means for technology transfer and financial assistance.
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MONITORING
AND
EVALUATION
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation must be included as a set of activities to provide feedback mechanism as
to status of situational analysis, plan implementation, the derivative outcome, output and impact on the
environment and the people (beneficiary).
M & E is an indispensable tool in gauging project output. Monitoring and Evaluation is designed as
continuing process that starts from project conception up to its termination.
In conducting M&E for any projects (as in the case of the ICM Plan) there are several techniques which
can be used that planner must choose which the best for the situation is and each will be different for
different areas. The most important though before doing anything is ask the question why are we going
to monitor and evaluate, if you are again clear with your objectives then you will be easily guided as to
what is best. It is also advisable to again include key leaders from the area in the whole process from
deciding which tool to use to actual implementation of the research.
Primarily Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators:
o Environmental Indicators
o Social Indicators
o Economic Indicators
o Cultural Indicators
o Political Indicators
Staffing
For the delivery of services, personnel from the Local Government Unit will be tapped to man the
procedural aspect of project implementation.
Selected individuals, peoples organizations and non-government organizations with related interest on
the program will be utilized. This will be the backbone of the entire project structure.
Fund Sourcing
The Local Government Unit, as the prime mover entity will not be able to move alone. Outside sourcing
is vital such that Plans and Programs will evolve.
Fund allocation will be prioritized depending on its component.
LGU
NGOs
POs
Private Entities
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The tool that will be used with the M&E concepts shall conform to the standard on project imposition,
the likes of Logical Framework and Framework Matrix.
Though there might have prescribed M&E guide sheets, the adaption of logical Framework shall be
established, which shall be administered by M&E Committee. Such framework for evaluation studies is
important. This framework methodology is primarily solution-oriented. From among the strategies
identified, it assumes that the development problem has been identified and assigned a priority within a
prescribed development plan. However, its details will not be discussed, since it will be basically based
and emanate from the approved program of action.
As a resultant from the issues and concerns enumerated under Chapter IV (MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS,
STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS) as incorporated in the matrices of ICM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
SUMMARY and ICM ACTION PLAN SUMMARY, the following were the M & E concepts adapted, as per
specific project identified.
M & E PLAN
No.
Indicator
Project Title:
POLLUTION CONTROL
Initial
Data
value
requirement
1. % of HH with
sanitary toilets
<80%
2. % of HH
recipients using
sanitary toilets
3. No. of
constructed STP
4. No. of procured
garbage trucks
Method of
collection
Master list of
HH
CBMS Data
/ Survey
List of HH
recipients
Interview
Home visit
Constructed
STP
Field
inspection
Delivery
Receipt
Acceptance
and
Inspection
Report
Acknowled
gment of
end-user
(with and
without
sanitary toilets)
Date/
Freq. of
collection
Q1, once a
year
Planning Period:
2011-2013
Responsible
MO
MSWDO
MHO
MPDO
Time/
funding
requirement
PhP
500,000.00
(wages & office

supplies/
materials)
Sheet No.
1
Intended
use of data
ICRMPMTWG
MSWDO
MHO
Quarterly
MSWDO
MHO
PhP
25,000.00
MO
MPDO
Once
MEO
PhP
750,000.00
MO
Once
(after the
delivery)
GSO
(after STP
has been
constructed)
MO
MENRO
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M & E PLAN
No.
Indicator
1. Seaborne patrols
conducted
2. No. of illegal
fishers
apprehended
3. No. of cases filed

in court
Project Title:
FISHERY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Initial
Data
Method of
value
requirement
collection
Once
a
week
Incident
report
Apprehension
Report
Postoperation
reporting
Postoperation
reporting
Date/
Freq. of
collection
Once a
week
Planning Period:
2011-2013
Responsible
FLET/DFW
CRMO
Variable
(every time
there is
apprehensi
on)
FLET/DFW
CRMO
PNP
Formal
Complaint
Affidavit
Letterrequests
Quarterly
query
CRMO
Incident
Report
Postoperation
reporting
(if there is
an incident)
Variable
FLET/DFW
Fish
Examiner
Time/
funding
requirement
PhP 50.00
(cost of office
supplies used
per report)
Charge to
LGU fund
PhP 50.00
(cost of office
supplies used
per report)
Charge to
LGU fund
Charge to
LGU fund
Court Records
4. Market denial
conducted
M & E PLAN
No.
Indicator
1. No. of MPAs
established
daily
Project Title:
FISH HABITAT PROTECTION
Initial
Data
Method of
value
requirement
collection
0
Ordinance
Letterrequest
Date/
Freq. of
collection
once
PhP 50.00
(per report)
Charge to
LGU fund
Planning Period:
2011-2013
Responsible
CRMO
MFARMC
Time/
funding
requirement
Charge to
CRMO
regular
budget
Sheet No.
1
Intended
use of data
MO
CRMO
MO
CRMO
MO
CRMO
PNP
MO
CRMO
PNP
Sheet No.
1
Intended
use of data
CRMO
MFARMC
Barangay
Council
MPA
Management
Board
DENR
BFAR
PNP
PCG
FLET
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M & E PLAN
No.
Indicator
Project Title:
MANGROVE HABITAT REHABILITATION
Initial
Data
Method of
value
requirement
collection
1. No. of SDENRO
(Special
Deputized
Environment and
Natural
Resources
Officer)
2. No. of selected
and engaged POs
DENR-PO
Contract
interview
once
3. Area
rehabilitated/refore
sted
Site Plan
Verification
Report
Inspection
Report
Field
Inspection
twice a
year
M & E PLAN
No.
Indicator
1. No. of farmers
2. No. of
orientation
List of
SDENRO
Letterrequest (to
RED)
Date/
Freq. of
collection
once
LGU
Time/
funding
requirement
PhP 50.00
(cost of office
supplies used
per report)
Sheet No.
1
Intended
use of data
LGU
(Charge to
LGU fund)
Project Title:
EROSION CONTROL
Initial
Data
value
requirement
0
Interview/
Perusal of
Reports
Method of
collection
List of
identified
farmers
Interview
Field/Farm
visit
No. of
orientation
Orientation
Report
attendance
during the
orientation
3. No. of miners
Planning Period:
2011-2013
Responsible
List of miners
who
attended the
orientation
Attendance
sheet
Date/
Freq. of
collection
Once a
year
Every after
conduct of
the
orientation
Every after
conduct of
the
orientation
CRMO
FARMC
MENRO
CRMO
FARMC
MENRO
Variable
(Charge to
LGU fund)
PhP
50,000.00
Planning Period:
2011-2013
Responsible
ATs
Time/
funding
requirement
PhP
45,000.00
MGB
PhP 5,000.00
MAO
MENRO
MENRO
MLGU
BLGU
LGU
DENR
Sheet No.
1
Intended
use of data
LGU
DENR
ICRMPTWG
PhP 2,000.00
MO
ICRMP-TWG
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VII:
REFERENCES
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VIII:
ANNEXES WITH
CAPSULE
PROPOSALS OF
PRIORITY ACTIONS
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Province of Masbate
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Annexes
COPY OF THE EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE ICRMP-TWG

Province of Masbate
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. EC 03
Series of 2009
CREATING THE MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR THE INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT PROJECT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AROROY
WHEREAS, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 553 Adopting Integrated Coastal
Resource Management as a National Strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the countrys Costal and
Marine Environment and Resources and establishing supporting mechanism for its implementation;
WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, has devolved the
management of Municipal Waters and its costal and fishery resources to the Local Government Units (LGUs);
WHEREAS, Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 mandates all costal LGUs to manage,
conserve, develop, protect, utilize and dispose all fish and fisheries / aquatic resources within their respective
municipal waters;
WHEREAS, the Municipal Government of Aroroy have institutionalized CRM implementation for the past seven (7)
years with strong political will, with a very successful results and have received various recognitions and awards from
various agencies and organizations;
NOW THEREFORE, I, ENRICO Z. CAPINIG, Mayor of the Municipality of Aroroy, by virtue of the powers vested in
me by law, do ordain:
Section 1. CREATION. The Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project Technical Working Group (ICRMPTWG) in the Municipality of Aroroy is hereby created to perform the duties and responsibilities prescribed herein.
Section 2. COMPOSITION. The herein Technical Working Group shall be composed of the following:
a. Municipal Planning and Development Office
1. Engr. Arthur L. Merico, MPDO
2. Engr. Divina D. Morado, PDO IV
3. Mr. Fhernee J. Lim, Sr. ZO II / CRMO Designate
4. Mr. Estercasio V. Pimentel,
b. Municipal Agriculture Office
5. Mrs. Marilyn C. Velasco, MAO
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6. Mr. Gil Mata, Agriculturist II

7. Engr. Arvin T. Ostia, Agriculturist II
8. Mr. Nilo V. Galvo, Agricultural Technologist
c. Office of the Mayor
9. Mr. Noli Rosal, Executive Assistant II
10. Mr. Merlin I. Abada, Public Relation Officer
11. Ms. Gladys Aljecera, Private Secretary
d. Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office
12. Mr. Juancho A. Collamar, MENRO
e. Sanggunian Bayan
13. Hon. Laarni C. Manlapaz, Municipal Councilor
f. Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
14. Mr. Marco C. Visperas, MFARMC Chairman
g. Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
15. Mr. Matt J. Velasco, Community Development Assistant
Section 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The ICRMP-TWG shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Update and prepare multi-year Integrated Coastal Resource Management Plan;
b. Conduct CRM legal jurisdiction orientations sessions to promote widespread knowledge of the laws
governing coastal resource use and responsibilities of the different government agencies both national and
local;
c. Develop and disseminate information materials, conduct public awareness meeting to explain the
importance of sustainable coastal resource use, plan ICRM interventions to achieve results;
d. Conduct updating of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment;
e. Develop and prepare coastal zoning plan with draft ordinance;
f. Strengthen Municipal and Barangay Fishery and Aquatic Resource Management Councils;
g. Strengthen the deputized enforcement officers specially trained in coastal law enforcement with operational
funds;
h. Provide inputs on the drafting of the proposed ordinances concerning coastal and aquatic resources;
i. Institutionalized ICRM implementation mechanism with LGU structure to spearhead and sustain ICRM
planning, implementation and evaluation process;
j. Attend and participate in various ICRM activities initiated by national agencies and local government units;
k. Implement Municipal ICRM plan with regular budget allocation;
l. Monitor and evaluate ICRM plan implementation and make revision to ICRM Plan;
m. Submit periodic accomplishment reports to the Municipal Mayor.
Section 4. HONORARIA. Each TWG member who actually rendered work and contributed to the completion of the
special project shall be entitled to honoraria for every completed project component in accordance with the guidelines
prescribed by law for the grant of honoraria due to assignment in government special projects.
Section 5. This order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate, Philippines, this 4th day of June, 2009.
ENRICO Z. CAPINIG
Municipal Mayor
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Subproject Proposals
SUBPROJECT PROPOSAL
PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE
(CONNECTING BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO AND BARANGAY LANANG)
1.0 SUBPROJECT BRIEF

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBPROJECT
a. Rationale
The coastal area of Barangay San Isidro is considered to have rich upland and marine products.
Farming and fishing serves as the daily subsistence for the residence. With about 60 registered
fisherfolks, 218 households and a total of 1,118 populations, most of its populace lives below the
poverty threshold. The barangay is adjacent to Barangay Lanang, with Lanag River as its
boundary. While Barangay Lanang is accessible from the main thoroughfare, San Ididro depends
much of its transport facilities from Lanang, via small bancas. The route is considered to the
easiest as compared to the usual commercial boat sea travel.
The construction of bridge that will link the areas will definitely expand the opportunities for the
residents. IT will spell big access for delivery of basic and prime commodities in and out of the
area, plus easy transport for farm and marine produce.
b. Technical Evaluation
The construction of bridge will be designed for two-way lane traffic, with approximate distance
of 30 meters, and of concrete materials. The shortest route that will connect the two barangay
shall be selected to minimize the load and span capacities for any engineering design.
c. Social Dimension
While the direct beneficiary is focused for the two barangay, it is worthy to note that adjoining
barangay will eventually be benefitted by the project. As such, the bridge shall be the basis for
options on farm-to-market roads that will shorten travel time and route within and around the
western side barangay.
Target beneficiaries then are extended to serve to other barangay. As such, delivery of social and
health services will be faster.
It is saddening to note that in times of heavy downpour, some residents still opt to gamble in
passing within the river and there have been reported deaths due to unabated flashfloods.
d. Environmental Considerations
While it may have impact for the residents in the areas, environmental consideration is that it
may eventually lead to exposure to additional pollutants to Lanang River. Regarded as the largest
watershed in the municipality, the potential threat though is at stake. However, no other
tantamount damage is foreseen that may be brought by introduction of the project.
e. Institutional Arrangements
The MLGU shall be lead for the realization of the project. While the BLGUs concern may not have
the financial capacity, the proviso for private sector contribution may be considered. Barangay
Lanang is within the impact barangay of the FILIMINERA Resources Corporation and it may open
for cost-sharing scheme as regards the project.
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COST AND FINANCING PLAN
The project has an estimated total project cost of PhP 3,000,000.00. Completion is within 180
working days
1.3
IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
Project implementation shall be under the Municipal Government of Aroroy, through the
Municipal Engineering Office and with supervision of the Municipal Mayor.
To ensure successful project implementation, a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Committee
shall created as part of the project organization which shall be responsible in assessing problems
encountered during project implementation and find probable recommendations for solutions.
The Sangguniang Bayan shall serve as the policy making and advisory council of the project
organization.
1.4
RECOMMENDATION
Planning consideration in the municipality is focused on connecting isolated areas to have easy
access in the urban center. Being a coastal municipality, it also considers land-based transport as
an alternative transport and for large-scale movement especially during the onslaught of
calamities.
While construction of bridge sees no direct profit in terms of investment returns, its
establishment will see another potential that are within the benefitted areas.
PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE
(CONNECTING BARANGAY BALETE AND BARANGAY CONCEPCION)

f. Rationale
Barangay Balete is an upland barangay where its people are engaged in farming and panning.
With about 180 households and a total of 1,032 populations it is isolated from the urban areas
due to inaccessible bridge which connect to Barangay Concepcion. Though at present there is a
existing bridge that connect the two barangay, residents just contend to transport their goods on
a limited basis since its is made of wooden construction.
If at times it will be inaccessible, there are no options for detour. The resident will have to
provide own transport facility from the adjacent barangay which means additional cost for them.
g. Technical Evaluation
The construction of bridge will be designed for one-way lane traffic, with approximate distance
of 10 meters, and of concrete materials. The existing route that connects the two barangay shall
be selected to minimize the load and span capacities for any engineering design.
h. Social Dimension
The direct beneficiary is focused for the two barangay. But with the provision for the bridge, it
will serve also Barangay Luy-a, being the nearest area with market facility. Since farm produce
shall be directly transported.
Barangay Balete is also a gateway to Barangay Eastern Capsay (in the Municipality of Baleno),
where the PLDT tower stand in one of its highest peak. With the bridge construction, it will open
for options for both the Municipality of Aroroy and Municipality of Baleno for road opening and
or circumferential road that will link the two municipalities.
i.
Environmental Considerations
j.
There is no perceived environmental threat that will arise with the project consideration.
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the financial capacity, the proviso for private sector contribution may be considered.
2.2
working days
2.3
organization.
2.4
RECOMMENDATION
calamities.
PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF SPILLWAYS
(CONNECTING BARANGAY MANAMOC AND BARANGAY PANGLE)

k. Rationale
l.
Barangay Balete is an upland barangay where its people are engaged in farming. With about 115
households and a total of 684 populations it is isolated from the urban areas due to inaccessible
bridge which connect to Barangay Pangle. The most enduring one has to contend passing in the
areas thought habal-habal (hired motorcycles).
The two barangay are the most isolated upland area in the municipality. Commercial
transportation is not available due to non-existent of both paved road and bridges.
Technical Evaluation
The construction of spillways will be designed to serve the whole areas concerned. At least three
(3) sites for spillways shall be considered. The project shall come in that full package so as to
consider seamless connection.
Since there will be no high terrain, culverts shill be incorporated within the design, with an
approximate dimension of 8 meters x 4 meters.
m. Social Dimension
While there have been areas identified for road rehabilitation and road concreting, still its
effectiveness as to mobility is not guaranteed with the absence of connecting spillways.
Easy movement of farm produce shall be guaranteed once connections are in-place.
n. Environmental Considerations
There is no perceived environmental threat that will arise with the project consideration.
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o. Institutional Arrangements
3.2
working days.
3.3
3.4
RECOMMENDATION
organization.
calamities.
PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF CABAS-AN BRIDGE

p. Rationale
Barangay Cabas-an is a coastal barangay where its people are engaged in farming and fishing.
While it is considered as a coastal barangay, its terrain is more of an upland barangay. The area
serves as convergence point for Barangay Macabug, an upland barangay and Barangay Amotag, a
coastal barangay.
Its access is directly by passing to the river. In time of heavy downpour, those areas mentioned
are virtual inaccessible.
Except for Barangay Amotag which can opt for sea-based travel and or via alternate route (which
traverse adjoining barangay from another municipality, the Municipality of Mandaon), Barangay
Cabas-an and Barangay Macabug has no other alternative route.
Road opening to Barangay Nabongsuran shall be considered since connectedness will be
established.
q. Technical Evaluation
The construction of bridge will be designed for one-way lane traffic, with approximate distance
of 25 meters, and of concrete materials. The existing route that connects the two barangay shall
be selected to minimize the load and span capacities for any engineering design.
r.
Social Dimension
The direct beneficiary is focused for the three barangay. But with the provision for the bridge,
the barangay shall be accessible to other neighboring barangay. Farm and marine produce shall
be accessible, especially within the Barangay of Dayhagan, San Agustin and Cabangcalan.
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s. Environmental Considerations
There is no perceived environmental threat that will arise with the project consideration. But
threat for espouser to the unspoiled beauty of Cabas-an River, considered to be with great
biodiversity.
t.
4.2
4.3
4.4
working days
organization.
RECOMMENDATION
calamities.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE ICM PLAN COVER

The BACK COVER is a combination of an Indian-inspired statement which embodies environmental-concern,

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COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY DAYHAGAN) ... 46

Environmental Management .... 65

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Existing Coastal Zoning 155

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1 An outrigger passenger boat plying Pilar (Sorsogon)-Aroroy (Masbate)

route, amid the seascape of Masbate Pass, with majestic Mayon

2, 3 The newly-completed Aroroy Feeder Port, featuring its RORO (Roll-

On, Roll-Off) design, as part of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway

4 The Municipality of Aroroy extends it rural development in its upland

5 The archway for the GK site.

activities during PAGDULANG FESTIVAL.

7 PANGALIMANGO DANCE, one of Aroroys featured street dancing

FESTIVAL, A Unique Crustacean Festival celebrated during full moon

9 View of Limestone Hills (in Barangay Calanay), within Sibuyan Sea --

natural formation characterized by a karst terrain underlain by

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Port Barrera and Masbate Pass.

11 Aerial view of Port Barrera (with islets) and Sibuyan Sea.

13 A private airstrip at Barangay Amoroy, owned by FILMINERA

Resources Corporation (FRC), a mining firm operating in the

14 Plane ready to land at an airstrip in Amoroy.

15 One busy day for busy fisherfolks.

(picture taken off Bugui Point, Barangay Gumahang).

17 Panoramic sunset with Napayawan Island (in Barangay Amotag) in the

is geographically claimed by Barangay Calanay, its voting populace

18 Aerial view of AROROY TOWN PROPER (circa 2003).

19 Map showing Aroroys cover of municipal water duly delineated by

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27 Birds eye view of a typical fishing village.

(cross section view of Sitio San Jose, Barangay Gumahang)

28 Birds eye view of the Process Plant Area of FILMINERA Resources

29 A nave life at Fish Landing area, within the town proper.

A variation of sea turtle species turned-over by concerned fisherfolks and

[30] olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea)

The conservation effort initiated by the Local Government Unit (LGU)

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A fisherman works in a fish pen, (locally known as buno-an) preparing for a

Where the lights beacon

Aroroys three major tributaries:

41 View of Lanang River (traversing from Barangay Malubi to Barangay San

42 Birds eye view of the historic Rio de Guinobatan (river of assault),

(leading to Port Barrera). Rio de Guinobatan has been a site of various

Aroroys coastline length is 141.445.51 kilometers, which is an interplay

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50 Old concrete Japanese garrison and bunker, which served as prison

side of the area)

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BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

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TABLE 52 TYPE OF COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

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FIGURE 29 COASTAL RESOURCES MAP (BARANGAY MATALANG-TALANG)

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