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[LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ROUTE PLAN DOCUMENT] 2019- 2023
Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction 16
1.1 Rationale 16
1.2 Legal Framework and Composition of LPTRP Team 16
1.3 LGU Brief History 17
1.4 Geographical Location, Land Area, and Political Subdivisions 17
Chapter 2 – Study Area / Corridors 7
2.1 Population Trends 7
2.2 Educational Facilities and Enrolment 7
2.3 Employment 16
2.4 Housing 18
2.5 Commercial and Industrial Establishments 20
2.6 Transport Corridors and Facilities 20
2.7 Spatial Development Framework 20
Chapter 3 – Existing Road Conditions and Public Transport Routes 21
3.1 Existing Road Network 21
3.2 Public Transport Routes and Operators 21
Chapter 4 – Assessment of Existing Public Transport Operations 2 2
4.1 Public Transport Performance 22
4.2 Passenger Demand Estimates 22
Chapter 5 - Public Transport Issues and Problems 23
5.1 Public Transport Issues/Problems 23
5.2 Development Constraints 23
Chapter 6 – Public Transport Objectives and Strategies 23
6.1 Socio-Economic Development Goals 23
6.2 Transport Development Plan 23
6.3 Proposed Transport Projects23
6.4 Public Transport Improvement Objectives 23
6.5 Public Transport Development Strategies 23
Chapter 7 – Results of Transport Surveys and Other Data Collection 23
7.1 Survey Types and Methodologies 23
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7.2 Survey Results 23
7.3 Transport and Traffic Data from Other Sources 23
Chapter 8 – Evaluation of Proposed Route Plan 23
8.1 Planning Considerations for Updated Route Structure 23
8.2 Demand Forecasts 24
8.3 Required Number of Units per Route 24
Chapter 9 – Plan Monitoring and Evaluation 24
9.1 Monitoring and Evaluation System 24
9.2 Reporting and Revisions of the LPTRP 24
Chapter 10 – Conclusions and Recommendations 24
10.1 Summary of Conclusions 24
10.2 Recommended Route Structure and Plan 24
Annexes 24
1. Executive Order Creating LPTRP Team 24
2. Survey Results Tables and Diagrams 24
3. List of Data Sources and Other References 24


Chapter 1 – Introduction
Rationale
In consonance with the PUV Modernization otherwise known as “Omnibus Franchising Guidelines
(OFG), the Local Government Units are mandated to create their respective LPTRP Team and to
formulate Land Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRPs). Such plan should reinforce the basic policies,
principles, and guidelines prescribed in the national laws. This envisions a restructured, modern,
well-managed, and environmentally sustainable transport sector where drivers and operators have
stable, sufficient, and dignified livelihoods while ensuring the commuters get to their destinations
quickly, safely, and comfortably.
Proposed routes are made for specific vehicles especially for the tricycles who are not allowed to run
in the national highways. Routes are also provided for the multi-cabs and jeepneys (any small public
4-wheel vehicles) to pick and drop passengers along their routes within the municipality.
Included are the proposed infrastructure facilities and carrier services to serve the demand for
movement of people and goods in efficient manner.
Legal Framework and Composition of LPTRP Team
Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
MUNICIPALITY OF PLARIDEL
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 33-2108

AN ORDER ESTABLISHING /CREATING THE LAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ROUTE PLAN (LPTRP)
TEAM OF PLARIDEL, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL.
WHEREAS, pursuant to DILG-DOT JMC No. 001 Series of 2017: dated June 19, 2017,
particularly section 4, c.i. mandates the creation and establishment of a Land Public Transportation
Route Plan (LPTRP) Team, who shall be tasked preparing the LGU’s Transportation Route Plan and
implement the policy guidelines thereof, in close coordination with the partner agencies of
government and the private sector, ensuring an orderly, secured and safety traffic flow of public and
private conveyances and protect the general public from inconveniencies and harm;
NOW THEREFORE, I, DIEGO C. TY, Municipal Mayor, by virtue of the power vested in me by
law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. There is hereby established and constituted the Land Public Transportation
Route Plan (LPTRP) Team in the Municipality of Plaridel;
SECTION 2. The LPTRP Team shall be composed of the following:

Mayor Diego C. Ty Chairman
Hon. Teddy R. Tatad Co-Chairman
Administrator Co-Chairman
Engr. Harvey C. Jumawan Member
PCI Jupiter James D. Bandrang Member
Engr. Aurelio A. Pulangas Member
Mercedita G. Rentuza Member
LGU-Traffic Head Member
Representative from DPWH Member
Representative from the LTO/HPG Member
Albert D. Nisnisan Member
Presidents of Motorcabs Association Member
Association of Plaridel Member
SECTION 3. The members of the LPTRP Team shall be responsible in providing the data
needed in the formulation of the Plan for ready reference.
SECTION 4. The LPTRP Team shall be responsible in the formulation and implementation of
Land Public Transportation Route Plan of the municipality in accordance with the guidelines
prescribed in the DILG-DOT JMC No. 001 Series of 2017 dated June 19, 2017, in close coordination
with the concerned entities of government and the private sector.
SECTION 5. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Done this 3rd day of September 2018, at Plaridel, Misamis Occidental.
ENGR. DIEGO C. TY
Municipal Mayor

LGU Brief History
Cultural History
“LANGANAN”, the local term for “delay”. A river so named because of its circuitous, winding route that
traverses many kilometers. This river then was the highway by which people traveled on to reach the different
settlements located along the riverbanks.
Tales have it that the first Spaniard who arrived in one of the riverbank settlements asked what the name of
the place was. Thinking that the Spaniard was asking for the name of the river, the settlers answered,
“LANGANAN”. The Spaniard found it hard to pronounce and instead uttered “LANGARAN”. This became the
name of the place which now is the Municipality of Plaridel.
Original settlers of LANGARAN were the Subanens. Farming, fishing and hunting were their means of
livelihood. With their slash and burn (Kaingin) way of farming, they opened tracts of land for agricultural
purposes. These tracts were later on bartered for ax heads and salt with the migrants. Owing to the migration
of settlers and the Subanens’ innate shyness, the Subanens who are known for their love of nature and
isolation, moved inward into the hinterlands. These people now live in the foot-hill as well as in Mount
Malindang itself.
No known fixed date could be pinpointed as to the start of the wave of migration into LANGARAN. But proofs
such as ceramic wares, jars, glass beads and other relics proved that the Chinese traded with the people even
before the Spaniards came. The relics were unintentionally excavated when irrigation canals were dug along a
place believed to be a burial ground (Orayao). Unmindful of their historic-cultural values, the relics were
further destroyed by the diggers, thus destroying a precious legacy to the now generation.
Oral history has it that the first settlers migrated from the neighboring island of Siquijor sometime in 1870.
Alicio Kais, together with other settlers, are credited as the one who opened and started the first settlement.
The Boholanos then followed suit as businessmen/traders with their “manggad” of salted fish (ginamos), dried
fish (bulad) and mats (banig) which they traded/bartered with agricultural products. These traders traveled
from Bohol using the “paraw”, a native boat. During the onslaught of “amihan” (northeasterly winds) during
the months of October to February, this light but sturdy vessels were docked at a tributary of the Langaran,
some meters away from the river delta. This place still bears the name to these days, Purok Paraw of Northern
Poblacion. Later on, this “paraw” was replaced with bigger and sturdier “batil”, a native sail boat. Some
traders decided to establish a settlement in what is now known as Barangay Sta. Cruz, so named after a
popular religious icon in Bohol. Subsequent migrations followed with the settlers coming from Siquijor, Bohol
and Leyte, particularly Maasin.

Early inhabitants narrated that a Spanish Priest forded Lobog River and settled at Langaran. This was the start
of a Spanish settlement located at what is now the Poblacion. Ruins prove the fact that a fort was existent in
Langaran during the Spanish period. This fort was destroyed including a kiosk situated at the town plaza either
by intention or by the ravages of time. Preservation was an unheard of thing then. The only remnant is a
portion of a wall situated at the Catholic Church grounds. A survey of the lay-out of roads in the Poblacion will
also point out to the formal lay-out common to all Spanish settlements with the church and the plaza as a focal
point.
The Plaridel Catholic Parish already celebrated its centennial in 1985. During the la ter part of the Spanish
period and into the American period, the Parish became a “visita” of the Parish of Dapitan, Zamboanga del
Norte.
Due to the migrants’ diligence, more tracts of land, aside from those acquired through barter, were cleared
and converted into ricelands which now covers more than 1,000 hectares. To be able to provide water to the
rice lands and with the ingenuity and leadership of Nazareno Gamutan, an almost illiterate Boholano, the
settlers constructed irrigation canals passing through hills and rock formations from the Langaran River to the
Riceland. November 1, 1876 is mentioned as the date of construction. It was quite an engineering feat
considering that the construction was quite sans the aid of sophisticated machinery. Up to the present, the
said irrigation system is considered as one of the best in the whole Philippines and was the subject of various
studies by irrigation experts. The group of settlers who constructed it is now considered as the first ever
cooperative in the country.
The American period saw Langaran as a center for education. A reminder of this fact is the Gabaldon Building,
a barracks-style school building situated at Plaridel Central School, one of the remaining few which are still
intact throughout the Philippines. One Mr. Haynes, an American teacher even married local lass.
Political History
During its establishment, the Municipality was managed by several appointed and elected Mayors as follows:
Santos Palma - Municipal President
Clemente Apdujan - Municipal President
Bernardo Neri - Municipal President
Isaac Bollozos - Municipal President
Marcelo Lood - Municipal President
Dalmacio Banguis - Municipal President
Diego Ty Deling - Municipal Mayor
Casimiro B. Quicoy - Municipal Mayor
Cosme Cabibil - Municipal Mayor 1950 – 1955
Roman M. Namata - Municipal Mayor May 1955 to Dec. 1955
Cesar Dumalagan - Municipal Mayor 1956 - 1969
Cesar L. Mendoza - Municipal Mayor 1969 – 1971
Cesar C. Dumalagan - Municipal Mayor 1972 – 1978
Cesar Mendoza - Municipal Mayor 1978 - 1982
Marcelo Doyungan - Municipal Mayor 1982 – 1984
Primitivo Bolodo - Municipal Mayor 1984 – 1986

Ernie D. Clarete - Municipal Mayor 1986 – 1998
Agnes M. Carabal - Municipal Mayor April 1998 to June 30,1998 (By
succession)
Edilma C. Bulawin - Municipal Mayor 1998-2007
Ernie D. Clarete - Municipal Mayor 2007-2010
Agnes C. Villanueva - Municipal Mayor 2010-2013
Diego C. Ty - Municipal Mayor 2013 – Present
Geographical Location, Land Area, and Political Subdivisions
QUICK FACTS of the Municipality of Plaridel
General Information
Land Area : 8,000 hectares or 80.00 square kilometers
Currency : Philippine Peso (Php)
Political Administrative : Located in 1st Congressional District
Barangays : 33 barangays clustered into 2:
Urban (7 barangays)
Rural (26 barangays)
Location : Northern Seaboard
Distance from Oroquieta City : 25 kilometers
Language : Cebuano, almost all Plaridelians can speak and write English
Topography : Varies from level to steeply sloping, with land elevation ranging from 0 to nearly 220 meters above sea level
Climate : Generally Fair
Average Temperature : 21oC - 34oC
Population : 38900 (PSA 2015)
Sex Ratio : 1:1.03
Population Growth : 1.99%

Number of households : 9,195 (PSA 2015)
Business/Industry : 280
Rural Banks/Lending :3
Pawnshops :5
Tourist Arrivals : 18, 500 persons
Water Supply`` : Level III (21 barangays-served by LGU-run Plaridel Water Supply)
Level II (12 barangays-served by individual BAWASA)
Power : 33 barangays by MOELCI I
Major Agri. Products : Coconut, rice, corn, vegetables, fruits, rootcrops
Communications :Smart, Sun Cellular, Globe, PLDT (PLASECO)
Poverty Incidence : 10.51% (2005 PDMS Survey); 17.44% (2009 PDMS)
Protected Areas : 1,108 hectares
Agricultural Area : 6,601 hectares
Major Livestock & Poultry : Poultry, swine, carabao, cattle, goat
Primary Schools :3
Elementary Schools : 21
Secondary Schools :5
Prov’l Manpower Trng. Center :1
Literacy Rate : 98%
Number of Hospitals :2
Number of Clinics :1
Barangay Health Stations : 33
Day Care Centers : 38
Senior Citizen Affairs Office :1
Port :1
Fish Landing Center :1
The Municipality of Plaridel is situated at the northern portion of the Province of Misamis Occidental, Region X
with coordinates 8o 55’ to 8o 65’ north latitude and 123o 65‘ to 123o 75’ east longitude. It is bounded by three
municipalities: Baliangao to the north, Lopez Jaena to the south and Calamba tothe west. The Mindanao Sea
cradles Plaridel to the east.
It is politically subdivided into thirty-three (33) barangays with a total area of 8,000 hectares. Plaridel accounts
for 4.12% (8,000 hectares) of the total land area of Misamis Occidental Province (193,932 hectares). It is one of
the smallest municipalities in the province despite being the mother town of the municipalities of Lopez Jaena,
Baliangao, Calamba, Sapang Dalaga and Concepcion.
In terms of exposure to hazards, 8 barangays are highly vulnerable to flooding, taking into consideration the
human and non-human elements. These are barangays Catarman, Calacaan, Lao Proper, Kauswagan, Sta. Cruz,
Lao Sta. Cruz, Usocan, Danao, . On the other hand, Barangays Northern Poblacion, Southern Poblacion, Eastern
Looc, Looc Proper, Southern Looc, Panalsalan, Mamanga Daku, Mamanga Gamay, Katipunan, Cartagena
Proper, New Cartagena, Cebulin, Quirino, Agunod, Unidos, Deboloc, Buena Voluntad, Ilisan, Clarin, Puntod,

Tipolo, New Look, Mangidkid and Bato are within the Safe Zone from flooding. As to landslide, Barangays
Agunod, Quirino and Tipolo are moderately vulnerable. (Refer to Hazard Maps).
WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS
From west to east, the three watersheds in the Municipality of Plaridel are the Ducaling, the Langaran, and the
Inamucan. The largest, Langaran Watershed covers approximately 10,691 hectares from its headwaters in
Mount Malindang to the river mouth. Within Plaridel municipality, the segment of Lagaran Watershed covers
about 2,673 hectares.
The Inamucan watershed covers about 3,530 hectares (Fig.3-1). This includes the sub-watersheds from its
tributaries. The smallest, Ducaling watershed, is situated west of Langaran watershed and covers 1,797
hectares. Table 3-1 below summarizes the area covered in each watershed
The main rivers in the Municipality of Plaridel are Langaran on the west and Inamucan on the east. The
smallest river, the Ducaling River, is situated west of the Langaran River. All three rivers drain to the Mindanao
Sea in the north. These rivers form part of the drainage network arranged in a radial pattern around the
Malindang mountain range.
The Langaran River drains the Langaran watershed. The whole stretch of the Langaran River traverses four
municipalities, namely; Concepcion, Calamba, Lopez Jaena, and Plaridel. Within Plaridel municipality, the
Langaran River measures about 22.5 km long. It trends northeast and has an unnamed tributary joining it at a
location between Barangays Unidos and Deboloc.
As it flows down to the Mindanao Sea, the Langaran River traverses several barangays in Plaridel. From south
to north, these barangays are Quirino, Agunod, Diboloc, Unidos, Buena Boluntad, Tipolo, Mangidkid, part of
Ilisan, Puntod, Clarin, Calacaan, Catarman, Southern Poblacion, Northern Poblacion, Kausawagan, and part of
Sta. Cruz. The last two are coastal barangays. During flood events, the Langaran River frequently inundates
Barangays Catarman, Northern Poblacion, Kauswagan, Calacaan, and portions of Clarin and Southern
Poblacion.
Table 3-1…Watershed and Sub-watershed Area in hectares
Name of Watershed Area (hectares)
Langaran Watershed 1,655

Sub watershed 7 130
Sub Watershed 6 322

Sub Watershed 5 566
SUB-TOTAL 2,673
Inamucan Watershed 1,241
Sub Watershed 1 501

Sub Watershed 2 1,298

Sub Watershed 4 303
Sub Watershed 3 187

SUB-TOTAL 3,530
Ducaling
Sub Watershed 8 1,598
Sub Watershed 9 199

SUB-TOTAL 1,797
GRAND TOTAL 8,000

Figure 3-1…Watershed Map of the Municipality of Plaridel

The 33.2-km long Inamucan River drains the Inamucan Watershed. The river traverses barangays New
Cartagena, Cebulin, Divisoria, Katipunan, Cartagina Proper, Mamanga Daku, Mamanga Gamay, Panalsalan,
Looc Proper, Southern Looc, Eastern Looc, and Lao Proper. The last three are coastal barangays. The small
Ducaling River traverses portions of barangays New Look, Unidos, Mangidkid, Bato, Lao-Sta. Cruz, Usocan and
Danao. Its length is about 8.4 km.
Although the municipality has plenty of surface water sources, there are times of drought when the water in
the river runs low. At present, drinking water in Plaridel is sourced from groundwater. Estimates of current
use and projected use with respect to growing population are needed to determine future water needs and
related water infrastructure needs.
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AND BARANGAY SUBDIVISION

The municipality is shaped like an inverted triangle shifted to the right with the waters of Mindanao Sea on top.
To the romantically-inclined, Plaridel’s shape is likened to the heart’s mirror-image with the lower half tilted to
the left.
Plaridel is bounded by three municipalities: Baliangao to the northwest, Calamba to the west and southwest,
and Lopez Jaena to the south and southeast. (Fig. 3-1). It faces the Mindanao Sea to the north.
The municipality is located midway between the major cities of Ozamis, Misamis Occidental and Dipolog of
Zamboanga del Norte. By road distance, it is about 67 km northwest of Ozamiz City and 68 km northeast of
Dipolog City. The Municipality of Plaridel can be reached from Manila or Cebu by airplane through Ozamiz and
Dipolog airports. At present, there are four flights daily from Manila to Ozamiz Airport while there are two
flights daily from Manila to Dipolog City. From Cebu, there is only one flight to and from the said airports.
Plaridel can also be reached by ship from Manila or Cebu to Ozamis and Dipolog Ports. Travel by ship from
Cebu to Ozamis Port takes 10 hours followed by a one hour land trip along the national highway
Plaridel, a third (3rd) class municipality of Misamis Occidental Province, is composed of thirty-three (33)
barangays with a total area of 8,000 hectares representing 4.12% of the total land area of Misamis Occidental
Province (193,932 hectares). According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,291 people in 7,842
households. Plaridel became one of the smallest municipalities in the province after the municipalities of
Lopez Jaena, Baliangao, Calamba, SapangDalaga and Concepcion were separated from it. Table 3-2, below
shows a recent count of the population. It shows that the population grew to 38,900 by year 2015.
Plaridel has 7 urban and 26 rural barangays. The former has an aggregate land area of 593 hectares while the
latter has a total of 7,407 hectares. Table 3-2, below summarizes the different barangays with corresponding
land area in hectares and their classification.
In terms of proximity to the coast, Plaridel has 12 coastal barangays and 21 upland barangays. Figure 3-2. below
shows the coastal barangays namely Bato, Danao, Usocan, Lao Sta Cruz, Sta Cruz, Kauswagan, Northern
Poblacion, Southern Poblacion, Lao Proper, Eastern Looc, Southern Looc and Panalsalan.
Plaridel’s 15-km linear coastline stretches over the 12 coastal barangays. The municipal waters just off the coast
with a total area of 225 square kilometers equivalent to 22,500 hectares is the largest in the province and
considered as one of the fishing grounds in the Mindanao Sea.

Figure 3-2…Administrative Map of the Municipality of Plaridel

Municipality of Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
Volume 1 Part 1. BRIEF PROFILE OF MUNICIPALITY
Chapter 2. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Table 3-2. . .Comparative 2010 and 2015 Barangay Classification and Land Area
Yo* Year
BARANGAY Land Area Density
(2010) (2015)
Total 35,251 38,900 8,000
Urban 35,251 38,900

1 Bato 2381 3680 938 3.92
2 Eastern Looc 1674 1410 23 61.30

3 Lao Proper 927 1041 76 13.70
4 Looc Proper 1875 1897 118 16.08

5 Northern Poblacion 883 915 30 30.50
6 Panalsalan 2800 3006 478 6.29

7 Southern Looc 1478 1495 40 37.38
8 Southern Poblacion 1882 1894 132 14.35

Sub-Total 13,900 15,338
Rural
1 Agunod 362 446 405 1.10
2 Buena Voluntad 384 387 206 1.88

3 Calaca-an 812 841 101 8.33
4 Cartagena Proper 543 682 378 1.80

5 Catarman 615 656 60 10.93
6 Cebulin 1245 995 670 1.49

7 Clarin 1233 1218 178 6.84
8 Danao 753 968 152 6.37

9 Deboloc 451 546 455 1.20
10 Divisoria 236 294 168 1.75

11 Ilisan 382 504 161 3.13
12 Katipunan 1025 1246 236 5.28

13 Kauswagan 1104 1197 89 13.45
14 Lao Sta. Cruz 698 764 95 8.04

15 Mamanga Daku 1643 1949 307 6.35
16 Mamanga Gamay 600 644 198 3.25
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17 Mangidkid 955 903 172 5.25

18 New Cartagena 337 382 343 1.11
19 New Look 387 403 129 3.12

20 Puntod 519 551 186 2.96
21 Quirino 403 428 666 0.64

22 Sta. Cruz 908 864 70 12.34
23 Tipolo 1741 1843 245 7.52

24 Unidos 2206 2712 317 8.56
25 Usocan 1809 2139 178 12.02

Sub-Total 21,351 23,562 8,000 2.95
Chapter 2 – Study Area / Corridors
2.1 Population Trends
HISTORICAL GROWTH OF POPULATION

Municipality of Plaridel has total population of 35,251; and total households of 8,210 for the year 2010
Census. As of 2015 Census, it has the population of 38,900. This population constitutes 6.46% for Misamis
Occidental Province, which Plaridel belongs. The province has the population of 602,126.
Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, Region X and National Level experience population increase. However, they all
experience lower percentage increase for the 2015 Census as compared to the past three census. The adjacent
municipalities also experience growth rate increase in terms of population. These adjacent municipalities are
Baliangao, Lopez Jaena and Calamba. They all belong to Misamis Occidental Province (Table 2-4).
Table 3-3. . .Population and Population Density by Barangay Year 2015

# of Municipality of Plaridel, Misamis
Barangay Population Total Area DensityOccidental
Household Volume 1 Part 1. BRIEF PROFILE OF MUNICIPALITY
1 Agunod 91 446 405 1.10
2 Bato 917 3,680 938 3.92

3 Buena Voluntad 88 387 206 1.88
4 Calaca-an 188 841 101 8.33

5 Cartagena Proper 142 682 378 1.80
6 Catarman 160 656 60 10.93

7 Cebulin 260 995 670 1.49
8 Clarin 277 1,218 178 6.84

9 Danao 198 968 152 6.37
10 Deboloc 122 546 455 1.20

11 Divisoria 67 294 168 1.75
12 Eastern Looc 300 1,410 23 61.30

13 Ilisan 113 504 161 3.13
14 Katipunan 253 1,246 236 5.28

15 Kauswagan 277 1,197 89 13.45
16 Lao Proper 213 1,041 76 13.70

17 Lao Sta. Cruz 184 764 95 8.04
18 Looc Proper 434 1,897 118 16.08

19 Mamanga Daku 304 1,949 307 6.35
20 Mamanga Gamay 154 644 198 3.25

21 Mangidkid 249 903 172 5.25
22 New Cartagena 100 382 343 1.11

23 New Look 104 403 129 3.12
Northern
24 Poblacion 212 915 30 30.50
25 Panalsalan 605 3,006 478 6.29
26 Puntod 128 551 186 2.96

27 Quirino 112 428 666 0.64
28 Southern Looc 347 1,495 70 21.36

Southern
29 Poblacion 400 1,894 40 47.35
30 Sta. Cruz 205 864 132 6.55

31 Tipolo 404 1,843 245 7.52
32 Unidos 426 2,712 317 8.56

33 Usocan 326 2,139 178 12.02
TOTAL 8360 38,900 8,000
Table 2-4…Historical Growth of Population
Municipal Population
Year Annual Growth Rate (%)
Population Increase/Decrease
Male Female Total Male Female Total Municipal Provincial Regional National
1980 12.889 13,171 26,060 3.64% 2.66
1990 14,457 14,259 28,816 1,568 1,088 2656 1.06% 2.33
1995 14,663 14,471 29,134 206 212 418 0.21% 2.32
2000 14,682 14,597 29,279 19 126 145 0.10% 1.63 2.36
2007 16,593 16,480 33,073 1,911 1,883 3,794 1.72% 2.34
2010 17,825 17,425 35,251 3,143 2,828 5,971 2.12% 1.55 2.06 1.90
2015 38,900 1.99% 1.13 1.68 1.72
POPULATION BY BARANGAY
The top 5 barangays for 2015 census in terms of population starting from the highest population are: Bato,
Panalsalan, Unidos, Usocan and Mamanga Daku. Three barangays are located in the coastal part of the
municipality. They are accessible to mainland transportation. Unidos and Mamanga Daku has the 3 rd and 5th
rank respectively. These are accessible to land transportation or road accessibility.
Table 2-5…Population by Barangay Year 2015
Barangay Gross Area (ha) Population
1. Agunod 405 446
2. Bato 938 3,680
3. Buena Voluntad 206 387
4. Calaca-an 101 841
5. Cartagena Proper 378 682
6. Catarman 60 656
7. Cebulin 670 995
8. Clarin 178 1,218
9. Danao 152 968
10. Deboloc 455 546
11. Divisoria 168 294
12. Eastern Looc 23 1,410
13. Ilisan 161 504
14. Katipunan 236 1,246
15. Kauswagan 89 1,197

16. Lao Proper 76 1,041
17. Lao Santa Cruz 95 764
18. Looc Proper 118 1,897
19. Mamanga Daku 307 1,949
20. Mamanga Gamay 198 644
21. Mangidkid 172 903
22. New Cartagena 343 382
23. New Look 129 403
24. Northern Poblacion 30 915
25. Panalsalan 478 3,006
26. Puntod 186 551
27. Quirino 666 428
28. Santa Cruz 70 864
29. Southern Looc 40 1,495
30. Southern Poblacion 132 1,894
31. Tipolo 245 1,843
32. Unidos 317 2,712
33. Usocan 178 2,139
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP

Comparing the 2000 and 2010 census, the latter census has higher percentage of age distribution, which is
7.31%. The former has 3.67% of population which reaches the age of 65 years and older Year 2000.
Table 2-6…Population Distribution by Age group and Sex, 2000-2010
Censal Year 2 (2010) Censal Year 1(2000)

Age Group
Male Female Total Male Female Total
Under 1 288 300 588
1-4. 1,810 1,713 3,523 1301 1305 2606
5-9. 1,860 1,781 3,641 1767 1669 3436
10-14. 1,970 1,785 3,755 1724 1701 3425
15-19 1,729 1,639 3,368 1385 1259 2644
20-24 1,458 1,305 2,763 1234 1131 2365
25-29 1,140 1,106 2,246 985 1036 2021
30-34 1,228 1,154 2,382 1072 1024 2096

35-39 1,149 1,068 2,217 1072 977 2049
40-44 1,183 1,135 2,318 851 825 1676
45-49 1,114 1,026 2,140 652 692 1344
50-54 903 867 1,770 570 593 1163
55-59 705 725 1,430 539 593 1132
60-64 517 603 1,120 444 499 943
65 and over 1,060 1,518 2,578 798 993 1791
Total 17,826 17,425 35,251 14,394 14,297 29,279
URBAN – RURAL POPULATION

The population census shows that the population and population households increases more in Urban
Barangays than in Rural Barangays. The average household size decreases. The highest urbanization growth of
34.98% occurs during the 2015 census.
Table 2-7 Urban-Rural Population 1980-2015
Average 5-
Average Yearly
Year
Population Level of
Municipal Population Tempo of
Year Growth Rate Urbanization (%)
Urbanizati
(%)
on (%)
Urban Rural Total Urban Rural
1980 2270 23790 26060 8.71
1990 4375 24441 28816 4.81 0.27 4.54 15.18
1995 7338 21796 29134 8.08 -2.42 10.5 25.19
2000 8,032 21,247 29,279 1.73 -0.52 2.25 27.43
2007 9,433 23,640 33,073 2.12 1.45 0.67 28.52
2010 10362 24889 35251 2.99 1.67 1.32 29.39
2015 13607 25293 38900 4.77 0.32 4.45 34.98

Table 2-8…Urban-Rural Population Year 2015

BARANGAY Population 2015
Total 38,900
Urban
Bato 3,680
Eas tern Looc 1,410
Lao Proper 1,041
Looc Proper 1,897
Northern Poblacion 915
Panalsalan 3,006
Southern Looc 1,495
Southern Poblacion 1,894
Sub-Total Urban 15,338
Rural
Agunod 446
Buena Voluntad 387
Calaca-an 841
Cartagena Proper 682
Catarman 656
Cebulin 995
Clarin 1,218
Danao 968
Deboloc 546
Divis oria 294
Ilisan 504
Katipunan 1,246
Kaus wagan 1,197
Lao Sta. Cruz 764
Mamanga Daku 1,949
Mamanga Gamay 644
Mangidkid 903
New Cartagena 382
New Look 403
Puntod 551
Quirino 428
Sta. Cruz 864
Tipolo 1,843
Unidos 2,712
Usocan 2,139
Sub-Total Rural 23562
SCHOOL GOING, WORKING AGE, LABOR FORCE AND DEPENDENT POPULATION
Based on 2010 NSO census, the population reaches to 35,251 people. There 23,992 (68.06%) people, who
belong to working age bracket. There are 1,834 (8%) out of people are working age can be of school going age,
as College Students.

Table 2-9…School going, Working Age, Labor Force and Dependent Population
Male Female Sex Ratio

Age Group Both Sexes
No. % No. %
Total Population (2010) 35251
School going population 12,173 6,283 18% 5,890 17% 1.07: 1
Pre-school 2,137 1,096 3% 1,041 3%
Elementary 4,415 2,276 6% 2,139 6%
Secondary 2,927 1,528 4% 1,399 4%
Tertiary 2,694 1,383 4% 1,311 4%
Working Age (15-64) 21,754 11,126 32% 10,628 30% 1.04: 1
Labor Force (15 and over) 24,331 12,185 35% 12,146 34% 1.003: 1
Dependent Population 13,496 6,699 19% 6,797 19% 0.98: 1
Young (0-14) 10,919 5,640 16% 5,279 15%
Old (65-over) 2,577 1,059 3% 1,518 4%
URBANIZATION AND POPULATION GROWTH AND DENSITY
The top 5 barangays for 2015 census in terms of population starting from the highest population are: Bato,
Panalsalan, Unidos, Usocan and Mamanga Daku. Three barangays are located in the coastal part of the
municipality. They are accessible to mainland transportation. Unidos and Mamanga Daku has the 3 rd and 5th
rank respectively. These are accessible to land transportation or road accessibility.
During the 2010 census, Bato was only second to the highest, which is Panalsalan. Unidos maintains its rank as
third highest. Southern Poblacion has the fourth rank. The fifth rank is Looc Proper. Except for Unidos, all other
top 4 barangays in terms of population, they are located along the coastal part of the municipality.
Table 2-10 Population and Household 1980-2015
Year Population Number of Household Average Household Size
1980 26,060 4912 5.31
1990 28,816 5703 5.05
1995 29,134 6337 4.60
2000 29,279 6423 4.56
2007 33,073 7500 4.41
2010 35,251 8210 4.29
2015 38,900 9195 4.23

MEDIAN GROWTH RATE
The population growth has been increasing since 1995 up to 2015 Census. The Median growth rate of Plaridel
is 1.72% (population of 33,073, which happens in 2007 census. The adjacent municipalities of Lopez Jaena and
Calamba have their growth rate increase of 0.75% and 0.93% growth rate.
Table 2-11…Historical Growth of Population: Plaridel and Adjacent LGUs

Adjacent % Adjacent % %
% % Growth LGU Adjacent
Increase Growt LGU Growt Growth
Plaridel Growth Rate for Growth : LGU
Census or h Rate Growth: h Rate Rate for
Population Rate for the Balia Growth :
decrease for the Lopez for the the
Plaridel locality Calamba
ngao locality Jaena locality locality
1980 26,060 3.64% 4008 3.64 - - - - - -
1990 28,816 1.06% 2764 1.06 13562 - 19912 - 15111 -
1995 29,134 0.21% 310 0.21 13139 -0.59 20444 0.5 15686 0.70
2000 29,279 0.10% 136 0.10 14552 2.21 20948 0.52 17594 2.49
2007 33,073 1.72% 1333 1.72 14927 0.35 22120 0.75 19597 1.50
2010 35,251 2.12% 2178 2.15 16155 2.92 23767 2.65 21005 2.56
2015 38,900 1.99% 1.99 17092 1.08 25055 1.01 21676 0.60
POPULATION PROJECTION
Population projection is based on percentage growth rate between 2000 census and 2010 census.
Table 2-12…Projected Population and Households
Year Population Househoold
2017 40,392 9623
2018 41,160 9844
2019 41,942 10070
2020 42,739 10302
2021 43,550 10539
2022 44,378 10781
2023 45,221 11029

2024 46,080 11283
2025 46,956 11542
2026 47,848 11808
Table 2-13…Population Projection 2016-2026

PROJECTED POPULATION YEAR

BARANGAY
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total 38,900 39,674 40,464 41,269 42,090 42,928 43,782 44,653 45,542 46,448 47,372 48,315
Urban
Bato 3,680 3,753 3,828 3,904 3,982 4,061 4,142 4,224 4,308 4,394 4,482 4,571
Eastern Looc 1,410 1,438 1,467 1,496 1,526 1,556 1,587 1,619 1,651 1,684 1,717 1,751
Lao Proper 1,041 1,062 1,083 1,104 1,126 1,149 1,172 1,195 1,219 1,243 1,268 1,293
Looc Proper 1,897 1,935 1,973 2,013 2,053 2,093 2,135 2,178 2,221 2,265 2,310 2,356
Northern Poblacion 915 933 952 971 990 1,010 1,030 1,050 1,071 1,093 1,114 1,136
Panalsalan 3,006 3,066 3,127 3,189 3,253 3,317 3,383 3,451 3,519 3,589 3,661 3,734
Southern Looc 1,495 1,525 1,555 1,586 1,618 1,650 1,683 1,716 1,750 1,785 1,821 1,857
Southern Poblacion 1,894 1,932 1,970 2,009 2,049 2,090 2,132 2,174 2,217 2,262 2,307 2,352
Sub-Total Urban 15,338 15,643 15,955 16,272 16,596 16,926 17,263 17,606 17,957 18,314 18,679 19,050
Rural
Agunod 446 455 464 473 483 492 502 512 522 533 543 554
Buena Voluntad 387 395 403 411 419 427 436 444 453 462 471 481
Calaca-an 841 858 875 892 910 928 947 965 985 1004 1024 1045
Cartagena Proper 682 696 709 724 738 753 768 783 798 814 831 847
Catarman 656 669 682 696 710 724 738 753 768 783 799 815
Cebulin 995 1015 1035 1056 1077 1098 1120 1142 1165 1188 1212 1236
Clarin 1,218 1242 1267 1292 1318 1344 1371 1398 1426 1454 1483 1513
Danao 968 987 1007 1027 1047 1068 1089 1111 1133 1156 1179 1202
Deboloc 546 557 568 579 591 603 615 627 639 652 665 678
Divisoria 294 300 306 312 318 324 331 337 344 351 358 365
Ilisan 504 514 524 535 545 556 567 579 590 602 614 626
Katipunan 1,246 1271 1296 1322 1348 1375 1402 1430 1459 1488 1517 1548
Kauswagan 1,197 1221 1245 1270 1295 1321 1347 1374 1401 1429 1458 1487
Lao Sta. Cruz 764 779 795 811 827 843 860 877 894 912 930 949
Mamanga Daku 1,949 1988 2027 2068 2109 2151 2194 2237 2282 2327 2373 2421
Mamanga Gamay 644 657 670 683 697 711 725 739 754 769 784 800
Mangidkid 903 921 939 958 977 996 1016 1037 1057 1078 1100 1122
New Cartagena 382 390 397 405 413 422 430 438 447 456 465 474
New Look 403 411 419 428 436 445 454 463 472 481 491 501
Puntod 551 562 573 585 596 608 620 632 645 658 671 684
Quirino 428 437 445 454 463 472 482 491 501 511 521 532
Sta. Cruz 864 881 899 917 935 953 972 992 1012 1032 1052 1073
Tipolo 1,843 1880 1917 1955 1994 2034 2074 2116 2158 2201 2244 2289
Unidos 2,712 2766 2821 2877 2934 2993 3052 3113 3175 3238 3303 3368
Usocan 2,139 2182 2225 2269 2314 2360 2407 2455 2504 2554 2605 2657
Sub-Total Rural 23562 24030.9 24509.1 24996.8 25494.3 26001.6 26519 27046.8 27585 28133.9 28693.8 29264.8
Table 2-14…Projected School-Age Population, Labor Force and Dependent Population
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Yo (Base Participation Projected Population

Grouping
Year) 2010 Rate (PR)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2026
Population 35,251 40,826 41,692 42,576 43,479 44,400 49,311
School going
12,173 0.35 14,098 14,397 14,702 15,014 15,332 17,028
population
Labor Force 21,754 0.62 25,194 25,729 26,274 26,832 27,400 30,431
Dependent 13,497 0.38 15,632 15,963 16,302 16,647 17,000 18,880
2.2 Educational Facilities and Enrolment
Education
Table SO–2. Schools By Level, Type, Facilities and Condition*, SY 2016-17
Area Occupied
School Brgy. Ownership
(Hectares)
Primary Schools:

1. Ilisan Primary School Ilisan 0.300 Public

Elementary:

A. South
1. Looc Central School Eastern Looc 1.086 Public
BLSB
DPWH I
MARCOS TYPE
DPWH II
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DEPED
PTA BUILDING
2. Buena Voluntad ES Buena Voluntad 1.074 Public
3. Cartagena ES Cartagena Proper 0.858 Public
4. Cebulin ES Cebulin 1.739 Public
5. Deboloc ES Deboloc 1.020 Public
6. Katipunan ES Katipunan 1325.00 Public
7. Mamanga ES Mamanga Daku 1318.00 Public
8. New Cartagena ES New Cartagena 0.500 Public
9. Panalsalan ES Panalsalan 1.250 Public
10. Rillas ES Quirino 0.750 Public
11. Valdemor ES Agunod 1230.000 Public

B. North
1. Plaridel Central School Northern Pob. 20,025 Public
Gabaldon
RTG Building
PMS
BLSB
2. Unidos ES Unidos 1.388 Public
3. Balanlinao ES Bato 3,000 Public
4. Bato ES Bato 11,889 Public
5. Clarin ES Clarin 10,000 Public
6. Mangidkid ES Mangidkid 13,414 Public
7. Tipolo ES Tipolo 1.02 Public
8. Danao ES Danao 2,500 Public
9. Sta. Cruz ES Sta. Cruz 0.8987 Public
10. Usocan ES Usocan 10,238 Public

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SPED Northern Pob. Public

ALS

Secondary:
1. Looc NHS Lao Proper 14,293 Public
ESF
Cariňo Bldg.
PTA Bldg.
CDF
DECS DPWH
BLSB
Osmeňa Bldg.
DECS
A-TEACHER
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
DepEd
CDF Progressive type

2. Aquino Integrated Sch. Unidos 13.881 Public
3. Saint Patrick HS Bato 9,125 Private
4. School of Plaridel Northern Pob. 8,853 Private
Table SO–4. Tertiary and Vocational/Technical Schools by Type and Total

Enrollment, SY 2011-2012
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Total
Name of School Enrollment
Location (Brgy) Area (ha) Ownership
Observations
M F
1. TESDA Panalsalan 1.095 Public 137 7
Table SO–3. Student-Teacher and Student-Classroom Ratio by Level, SY 2011-2012
Enrollment
Type/Level
M F Total
Primary Schools:
1. Ilisan Primary School 19 23 42

Private:
Elementary
St. Nicholas School of Plaridel 48 49 89

Secondary
1. Saint Patrick HS 98 109 207

2. School of Plaridel 129 114 243
Sub-Total 275 272 539

Public:
Elementary:
A. South
1. Looc Central School 337 318 655

2. Buena Voluntad ES 63 52 115
3. Cartagena ES 50 37 87
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4. Cebulin ES 47 39 86
5. Deboloc ES 38 38 76
7. Katipunan ES 89 77 166
8. Mamanga ES 188 160 348

9. New Cartagena ES 24 18 42
10. Panalsalan ES 199 183 382

11. Rillas ES 39 30 69
12. Valdemor ES 31 30 61

B. North
1. Unidos ES 160 140 300
2. Plaridel Central School 414 419 833

3. Balalinao ES 95 78 173
4. Bato ES 170 147 317

5. Clarin ES 111 86 197
6. Mangidkid ES 53 69 122
7. Tipolo ES 157 164 321
8. Danao 70 60 130
9. Sta. Cruz 152 117 269
10. Usocan 144 133 277

Average

SPED
Plaridel SPED Center 16 11 27

ALS
Plaridel ALS 112 142 254

Secondary
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1. Looc National HS 1,039 983 2022
2. Aquino Integ. School 99 72 171

2193
Vocational Technical
Provincial Training Center 137 7 144
Sub-Total 4034 3610 9837
Table SO–5. Historical Enrollment by Level for the Past Five School Years
2007-
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
2008
Level Increase Increase
Tota Tota Tota Increase/D
Total /Decrea /Decrea
l l l ecrease (%)
se (%) se (%)
Primary
1. Ilisan ES 45 49 8.89% 49 0.00% 60 22.45%

Private:
Elementary
St. Nicholas School of Plaridel 121 93 -23.14% 97 4.30% 89 -8.25%

Secondary
1. Saint Patrick HS 312 286 -8.33% 263 -8.04% 218 -17.11%

2. School of Plaridel 405 346 -14.57% 284 -17.92% 243 -14.44%
Elementary:
A. South
1. Looc Central School 581 596 2.58% 657 10.23% 569 -13.39%
2. Buena Voluntad ES 96 111 15.63% 115 3.60% 115 0.00%
3. Cartagena ES 61 74 21.31% 80 8.11% 87 8.75%
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4. Cebulin ES 155 156 0.65% 166 6.41% 176 6.02%
5. Deboloc ES 73 74 1.37% 79 6.76% 79 0.00%

6. Katipunan ES 135 152 12.59% 167 9.87% 166 -0.60%
7. Mamanga ES 298 334 12.08% 340 1.80% 348 2.35%

8. New Cartagena ES 0 46
9. Panalsalan ES 323 363 12.38% 364 0.28% 382 4.95%

10. Rillas ES 52 57 9.62% 61 7.02% 69 13.11%
11. Valdemor ES 52 54 3.85% 55 1.85% 61 10.91%

B. North
1. Unidos ES 299 301 0.67% 301 0.00% 300 -0.33%
2. Plaridel Central
School 778 810 4.11% 824 1.73% 833 1.09%
3. Balalinao ES 192 180 -6.25% 173 -3.89% 232 34.10%
4. Bato ES 298 309 3.69% 329 6.47% 333 1.22%

5. Clarin ES 189 181 -4.23% 173 -4.42% 197 13.87%
6. Mangidkid ES 106 110 3.77% 122 10.91% 151 23.77%

7. Tipolo ES 309 332 7.44% 336 1.20% 321 -4.46%
8. Danao ES 64 114 78.13% 120 5.26% 134 11.67%

9. Sta. cruz ES 217 222 2.30% 237 6.76% 267 12.66%
10. Usocan ES 254 261 2.76% 280 7.28% 286 2.14%

TOTAL 4532 4837 6.73% 4979 2.94% 5106 2.55%

ALS
Plaridel ALS Center no data 64 62 -3.13% 197 217.74%
Secondary:
1. Looc National HS 2077 2100 1.11% 2100 0.00% 2022 -3.71%
2. Aquino Integ.
School 86 177 105.81% 177 0.00% 171 -3.39%
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Tertiary:
1. NONE

Voc. Technical
1. Prov. Training
Center 337 343 1.78% 359 4.66% 353 -1.67%
TOTAL
Table SO–7. Historical Enrollment Participation Rate for the Past Five (5) Years
Year Enrollment Participation Rate (EPR)
2007 - 2008 87.20%

2008 - 2009 89.50%
2009 - 2010 90.60%

2010 - 2011 90.54%
2011 - 2012 92.78%
Accessibility of Educational Facilities
As far as the pre-school level is concerned, access to educational facilities may not be a big problem since all the
barangays in the municipality have existing public pre-school schools. Two of the barangays even have private pre-
schools.
As far as the elementary, secondary and the tertiary levels are concerned, there is a need to provide available and
affordable transport facility from the barangays which do not have school and to the barangays which have schools
to facilitate transit of students from their respective residences to and from the public and private elementary,
secondary and tertiary schools.
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Maintenance of roads and bridges in these areas is also needed to assure safe travel of the students.
Police and tanod visibility is also needed to provide security to students who travel especially in less populated and
remote areas.
Social Environmental Related Concerns
Several schools in the municipality have been identified as highly susceptible to disaster. Six schools have been
identified as located in flood-prone areas. These are Plaridel Central School, Looc Central School, Usocan
Elementary School, Sta. Cruz ES, Katipunan ES and Panalsalan ES. Floods occur during heavy rains usually in the
months of July to August, then November to January. Six schools have been identified as located in landslide
prone areas. These are Agunod ES, Valdemor ES, New Cartagena ES, Balanlinao ES, Clarin ES and Tipolo ES.
Landslides happen during rainy seasons. Two schools are located in the earthquake zones (Bato ES and Balanlinao
ES). Hence, disaster preparedness as well as mitigating measures are highly needed in these schools.
Health
“Better access to health services to improve the quality of life”, this is the vision of Rural Health Unit of Plaridel. It
is located in the northern part of the province covering a land area of 8,000 hectares. The Municipality is thickly
populated and the portion is located along the sea cost wherein source of livelihood comes from fishing while
those in upland are engaged in farming.
One of the social concerns in this Municipality is low income, especially in the far flung areas in which there is an
increase of population, there is a need to provide health services to the prevailing incidence of diseases. In order to
give quality of life to all constituents of Plaridel, it is our mission to provide each constituent accessible, affordable
health care services through the provision of quality health care service and improvement of health facilities and
technical expertise. Having looked at this situation needing government intervention, the realization for the
establishment and operationalization of a locally operated government hospital has come to rise to cater the
health needs of the constituency.
Municipality of Plaridel has no big industries that can generate hazardous waste or any toxic waste. Most of the
waste generated are agricultural by-products which can be easily disposed and in due time utilized as organic
fertilizers, Special wastes like busted fluorescent lamps and health care wastes such as used syringes from LGU
Rural Health Unit (including private clinics) have their own separate disposal tanks located at the Material
Recovery Facility now being proposed as “Ecological Park”’. It is understood that the collection of garbage are
focus on the six (6) urbanizing barangays. Base on this computation, the volume of garbage generated in 2014 is at
2.82 tons per day that is 24% of the total waste of the municipality. As the municipality is gearing towards
development and industrialization, environmental mitigations are set in place and provided for in the Local
Environment Code by providing specific provisions and safety nets.
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The current health facilities of only 1- 25 bed privately owned hospital and 1-10 bed infirmary cannot cope up with
the current population of the municipality.
Fortunately, there is an on-going construction of the hospital building. It is suggested that the foundation should
be progressively design for future expansion to carry safely for a Second Floor as to anticipate the population
growth within the span of 10-year period.
2.4 Housing
(Cite Census housing statistics; location of recent residential developments)
Housing
There are informal settlers in barangay Southern Looc with a population of 80 households, more or less. This area is
prone to the increase of informal settlers due to land siltation prompting the LGU to scout available area/site for
relocation.
Barangays, which are identified as flood-prone areas are: Kauswagan, Northern Poblacion and Southern Looc.
Housing development in these barangays must have 5 meter elevation above sea level. More houses are affected if
the LGU adopts the 10-meter elevation above sea level rise.
With the ongoing road widening of national roads/construction of additional roads affected houses need to be
relocated or must be paid with just compensation as provided for in the Road Right of Way (RROW) provisions.
2.3 Employment
ECONOMIC STRUCTURE
LABOR FORCE POPULATION
There are 24,331 who are in the Labor Force Population. Out of this population, 10,933 (44.93%) are employed,
which consists of 8,638 (35.69%) male; and 2,250 (9.25%) female. Plaridel employability percentage rate is higher
than the Provincial employability rate.
Table 2-15…Labor Force Population by Sex and Employment Status, Year 2010
Municipality of Plaridel Provincial
Sex Unem- Populatio *Not in

Population 15 Employe Employe Unemploye
% % n 15 yrs % % Labor
yrs and Over d ployed d d
and Over Force
Male 12,185 8,683 35.69 3,502 14.3 192,734 132,529 34.5 60,205 15.6 94,002
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9 1 8
40.6 11.7 38.1

Female 12,146 2,250 9.25 9,896 191,291 44,930 146,361 88313
7 0 1
Both 55.0 46.2 53.7 182,31

24,331 10,933 44.93 13,398 384,025 177,459 206,566
Sexes 7 1 9 5
2.5 Commercial and Industrial Establishments
(Include location of major establishments; estimates of employment by location)
Industry
Industry in the locality consists of small-scale entrepreneurs with a very minimal capitalization provided. Usually, it
is of single proprietorship with exception to some groups, like farmer organizations, cooperatives, fishermen’s
organizations and women’s organizations who operate business in a corporate manner.
Some of these enterprises found in the area and is preferable based on its viability during the series of public
consultations are corn mill, rice mill, bamboo furniture making, fish drying, corn production, mango production,
replanting and processing of coconut by product and swine fattening.
As of 2016, the Municipality of Plaridel has a total of twenty-one (21) light manufacturing industries. Rice and corn
milling business tops the list wherein followed by bamboo furniture making and hollow blocks making.
Trade and Commerce
There are around 280 business establishments doing business in Plaridel. By windshield survey, the
establishments that can be found in the commercial center of the study area are the following: wholesale and
retail grocery stores, hardwares, pharmacies, pawnshops, restaurants (carenderias), agricultural supplies, copra
buyers, automotive shops, travel agencies, mobile phone shops, internet cafes, bicycle stores, banks, financing and
lending companies, bakeshops, construction and electrical supplies, rice and corn dealers, beauty parlors,
educational supply stores, etc. These are dispersed unevenly to all 33 barangays of the municipality. Most of them
are located in lowland urban barangays in Poblacion proper and in Barangay Looc. Majority of these lowland
barangays are flood-prone area.
Agriculture
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Agriculture is part of the primary sector category of our country’s economic activity. It is classified as the Basic
Sector or an Extractive Industry. Extractive in the sense that it is natural resourced based and it results in the
export of goods/products and services (including labor) and generates income from outside the municipality. This
sector generates income that fuels Non-Basic service sector (sector that produces goods and services for
consumption within the region).
There are at present, three (3) sub sectors that frame the agriculture sector of Plaridel that forms part of the
economic base or the driver of Plaridel’s, economy. Enumerated in accordance to employment generation in
descending order are (1) crop production, (2) livestock and poultry raising, and the (3) the fishery operations.
Thorough and critical analysis is performed to come up with a rational and practical 10 year planning period for
Supply/Demand Projections, Development Trends, and Land Use allocation of the study area.
The Municipality of Plaridel, in terms of land use, is mainly agricultural in nature. It is the primary economic driver
of the municipality. The total land area of Plaridel is 8,000 hectares and 92% or 7,385 hectares is agricultural land.
Ninety one percent (91%) or 6,740 hectares of this agricultural land is more or less, is devoted to crop production,
and the remaining nine percent (9%) or 645 hectares are utilized for other agricultural uses such as livestock and
poultry raising and inland fishery operations.
Tourism
Some years ago tourism activities were already present in the Municipality but such were not as developed as the tourism areas
now where aside from the tourist attraction, there are already amenities and other facilities within the sites, except for those
within the timber land/mangrove areas where developments are mitigated.
One of the sunrise industries expected to enjoy a positive growth in the coming years is tourism. Tourism receipts
brought in US$55 billion in 1988 in different developing countries, 40% or US$22 billion of which came from natural
tourism. In the Philippines, tourism is a major industry accounting for gross receipts of US$ 3 billion in 1997 with
2,222,523 visitors.
The Century-old Nazareno Dam and the Bao-bawon Islets are also commonly mentioned in other books as good
tourist places in the Philippines. The municipality of Plaridel can benefit from tourism development to support its
transformation from an agriculture-based economy to an agro-industrialized economy. Plaridel has many tourism
assets which can be singled out for development, among them the Seven Islets of Bao-bawon.
One of the priority projects that the Local Government Unit of Plaridel is embarking to undertake is the
development of the Bao-bawon Islets in Panalsalan as a tourist destination. The Bao-bawon group of islets is a
group of seven (7) mystical islets located four (4) kilometers southeast of the town proper. It is a few meters away
from the shoreline of Barangay Panalsalan, which is most ideal for the development of a beach resort and a tourist
spot. Locally named as “The Seven Islets of the Rising Sun”, these islets far exceed the natural beauty of other
beach resorts. Listed in international travel books on the Philippines as “undeveloped”, it is identified in the Region
X and Provincial Tourism Master Plan for development.
The islets offer the following tourist attractions:
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The Mindanao Sea frontage of the islets is ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving and other water recreational sports.
Sightings of manta rays is observed within the vicinity of Bao-baon islets.
The white sand beaches in these islets are one of the best in the area and can certainly lure tourists and
beachcombers.
There are unexplored caves believed by inhabitants to be connected to other isls through underwater tunnels.
The islets comprise an almost complete marine habitat that is very ideal for eco-tourism. It has one of the pristine
coral reefs in the area, vast mangrove forests, seagrass and seaweed beds and a natural bird sanctuary.
The body of water in between the islet and the mainland known as the “Lagbas Pass” is a well-protected area ideal
for the installation of fish cages and floating restaurants. This will attract tourist who want to eat fresh marine food
and who want to observe how these marine organisms are grown.
2.7 Spatial Development Framework
(Include existing and proposed land uses; refer to PDPFP or CLUP)
Chapter 3 – Existing Road Conditions and Public Transport Routes
3.1 Existing Road Network
TRANSPORTATION AND ROAD NETWORK
Road Network
The National Road (NR) accounts 10.32% only. From the entire inventory, 85.50% of which is asphalt and the rest is
concrete. The Provincial Road (PR) accounts a 36% concreted/paved road stretch, and with 59% asphalted and 5%
earth surface type respectively. Both the NR and PR account for almost half of the entire road network inventory
within the municipal political coverage.
The combined NR and PR unfavorable road surface type like asphalt, gravel and earth, is 70%, which
type/classification is vulnerable to deformation or damage due to temperature change, insufficient compaction,
erosion and heavy loads of transport facilities such as trailers, heavy equipment and the like. It follows therefore,
that the effort to gain the favor from the concerned national, provincial and local government agencies to improve
the road quality under their jurisdiction is highly encouraged by capacitating the national, provincial and local
government agencies’ technical personnel to collaborate with one another for the periodic monitoring and
maintenance of these government facilities.
The Barangay Road accounts 61.40% out of the entire road network inventory, with 87% combined earth and
gravel base surface type pavement. It can be inferred that concrete Farm-to-Market road shows dominance to be
considered as a major component in food and agri-industry production, in which the Municipality of Plaridel is in a
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strong position. This can be gleaned from the established farm to market roads funded by the Department of
Agriculture (DA) and allied agencies of the national government, as well as, FMR projects funded by the World
Bank. The Municipal Road accounts 3.05% out of the entire road network, 90% of is concreted.
The bridges along the national road should be upgraded to 50-60 ton capacity to withstand the 40 ton truck loads
(fully loaded 20 footer containerized cargo) for the anticipated port trading growth.
Sea Transportation
A wharf (Plaridel Port) located at Barangay Looc Proper provides passengers and cargo services to Larena, Siquijor,
Tagbilaran City and Cebu City and vice versa whose original condition was susceptible to high tide badly affecting
port operations and discomforts to the riding public. Looking at this important facility as a major component
towards the economy of the municipality requiring its immediate rehabilitation, expansion and upgrading, the local
officialdom of Plaridel has moved for an immediate and appropriate action for the said port facilities rehabilitation
and brought to the attention of the national government through the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to prioritize
the immediate funding of the project which resulted in the appropriation of 100M which paved its way to the
prosecution of the on-going completion of the port facility.
Near the wharf is a Fish Port, specifically located at Southern Looc which is intended for the anchorage/mooring of
commercial and local fishing vessels/boats. The said fish port facility that was established and operationalized
during the past over fifteen (15) years now demands a bigger and wider space to cater to the service needs of the
commercial fishing business operators as well as the local fisher folks. Through the initiative of the incumbent local
leadership, a bridge fund was made available by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) thus, the
amount of over five million pesos (5M) was released and now funding the ongoing expansion of the said fish port
facility.
Fish land Facility
A wharf of PPA is located at the core of the town. Fishing boat under the permission of the Municipality, is utilizing
alongside the damaged or unfavorable seawall. The approximate elevation of the top of seawall is at +2.00 meter
from Mean Low Low Water (MLLW of 0.00 m elevation-main reference). During high tide of +1.80 meter, and
when splash due to wave action that may happen, water spill is pushed upward towards the mainland, causing
part of the seawall/docking area to be covered by seawater, thereby causing a problem or unsafe for vessels
docking maneuver.
3.2 Transport Corridors and Facilities
(Cite location of major transport facilities and transport corridors)
Bus Terminal/Bagsakan Center
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The Bagsakan Center/Bus Terminal is located at Northern Poblacion which serves as a parking area for the public
utility vehicles such as PUJs, motor cabs, PUVs and PUBs in and out from the municipality. It was built in the year
2005 out of the outlay provided by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and has occupied a total area of 2,197 sqm.
Although it remains in good condition with facilities that include comfort room, rentable space, carenderia, wet
market and vegetable stalls, and likewise houses the Plaridel Water System Office at the facility’s second level, the
LGU need to address the flooding problem that occurs especially during heavy downpours.
3.2 Public Transport Routes and Operators
(Include all land-based public transport routes, major operators; map of existing routes)
One of our major public transportation (PUB) that makes us comfortable, accessible and reliable is the Rural
Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI) They have buses whose route is from Cagayan De Oro City-Dipolog City, they have
also called balik-balik whose route is from Ozamis City-Dipolog City.
Another public operator is the Super 5 Transport Inc. that travels from CDO-Dipolog but have only limited units.
However, this still helps in accommodating our commuters.
The PUV is operating in our place with its route from Ozamis City-Calamba, although the other cooperative
transport has a route from Ozamis City to Oroquieta City only . There are vans who travel from Ozamis City-Dipolog
City. Multi-cabs are also plying from Oroquieta City-Plaridel, even though their route is until Calamba.
Chapter 4 – Assessment of Existing Public Transport Operations
4.1 Public Transport Performance
(Cite coverage of PT services; public transport operational characteristics such as: travel time by route;
frequency of service, operating hours)
Rural Transport is operating 24 hours but is only hampered by the trip schedule of barge which is until
9:00 p.m. RTMI has an average interval of 10 minutes. This transport travels 8 hours from CDO-Plaridel.
Super 5 Transport travels also the same route of RTMI and is operating working 24 hours but their time
interval per trip is between 60 minutes and above.
PUV can travel 1 hour and 40 minutes from Ozamis-Plaridel. It has an interval time of 60 minutes and
above due to their limited number of units
Multi-Cabs whose route is only from Oroquieta City-Calamba travel 55 minutes to reach Plaridel. It has
an interval of 10 minutes per trip but run at a very low speed. Their route is from Oroquieta City –
Calamba but they prefer to travel until Plaridel only and make this as their starting point. They have
allocated space in Plaridel Bagsakan –IBJT.
4.2 Passenger Demand Estimates
(Present PT vehicle flows, passenger load profiles from surveys)
For the destination from Plaridel to Dipolog City (& South municipalities):
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The bus from Ozamis or from Cagayan de Oro City can pick up an average of 50 people/hour in Plaridel
going to Dipolog and/or to the Southern Municipalities; an average of 7 people/hour boarding in VAN;
and an average of 8 people/hour are boarding in multi-cab.
For the destination from Plaridel to Ozamis City (& to CDO):
The bus from Dipolog City usually pick up an estimated average of 30 people/hour; an average of 8
people/hour are boarding in Van; and an average of 3 people/hour are boarding in multi-cab for
Oroquieta City.
Chapter 5 - Public Transport Issues and Problems
(Note to self: Please refer to Manual difference between development constraints and transport
issues/problems)
5.1Public Transport Issues/Problems
(Cite observed problems and opinion of commuters from interviews)
5.2Development Constraints
(Present current and emerging constraints to improving public transport services, e.g., terrain condition
in remote barangays, flood-prone areas, etc.)
Chapter 6 – Public Transport Objectives and Strategies
6.1Socio-Economic Development Goals

(Discuss the LGU’s overall socio-economic development objectives as cited in PDPFP or CLUP)
6.2 Transport Development Plan
(Summarize transport plan as per PDPFP or CLUP)
6.3 Proposed Transport Projects
(Enumerate committed and proposed new projects which would require public transport connectivity
within the Plan period and long-term)
6.4Public Transport Improvement Objectives
(Identify the principal objectives of the proposed public transport route restructuring)
6.5Public Transport Development Strategies
(Summarize specific strategies to meet the stated objectives)
Chapter 7 – Results of Transport Surveys and Other Data Collection
7.1 Survey Types and Methodologies
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(Summarize the primary data collection initiatives, specifying survey types, dates, locations and forms
used) VEHICLE COUNT SURVEY FORM, BOARDING AND ALIGHTING SURVEY/COUNTING, ACTUAL
SIMULTANEOUS COUNTING IN BAGSAKAN, LOOC BUS STOP & PAGLAUM BUS STOP
7.2 Survey Results
(Present the summary of survey results; detailed tables annexed for reference)
At 6:00-8:00 am, survey was conducted simultaneously in 3 locations: Bagsakan Terminal, Looc Bus Stop
and Paglaum Bus Stop. A total of 22 passengers boarding in multi-cabs from Plaridel-Oroquieta City,
while a total of 21 passengers alighting from Oroquieta-Plaridel. In the afternoon, with the same
duration of two hours starting from 4:00-6:00 pm., a total of 18 passengers were boarding from Plaridel
for Oroquieta City while a total of 13 passengers were alighting from Oroquieta City-Plaridel.
With the same hour and day, vans plying from Ozamis City –Dipolog City had a total of 11 passengers
were alighting and a total of 14 passengers were boarding. While vans plying from Dipolog – Ozamis had
a total of 3 passengers alighting and 16 passengers were boarding. In the afternoon with the same hour,
vans travelling from Ozamis-Dipolog had 15 passengers alighting and 4 passengers boarding. And the
vans Dipolog-Ozamis had 4 passengers alighting and 13 passengers boarding.
For buses routing from Ozamis-Dipolog had 53 people alighting and 100 people boarding. The buses
from Dipolog-Ozamis had 32 people alighting and 54 people boarding. In the afternoon, buses that
travelled from Ozamis-Dipolog had 106 people alighting and 58 people alighting. For buses from
Dipolog-Ozamis had 59 people alighting and 58 passengers boarding.
There are 159 motorcabs/tricycles registered in the business permits of the Municipal Treasury Office
and are plying the poblacions and the coastal barangays. At 6:00-8:00 am, these tricycles transported
570 students from the northern barangays and 561 students from the southern barangays alighting at
Looc National High School. At 4:00-6:00 pm, 333 students bound for Northern barangays and 246
students bound for Southern barangays were conveyed by the tricycles. Quite lesser number in these
hours because some classes schedules of the students’ are only up to 12:00 noon and others are only up
to 1:00 pm especially the Junior and Senior High School.
Volumes of passengers are boarding and alighting from Looc to Centro (town proper), Looc to
Panalsalan, Centro to Usocan and vice versa. Tricycles are still the means of transportation.
Vehicle count was done on September 26, 2018 @ 6:00-8:00 am., in two-hour time, a total of 905
vehicles going North of which motorcycles was 440 and tricycles 320 and a total of 924 vehicles going
South of which motorcycles counts 431 and tricycles 388. In the afternoon the vehicle count was done at
4:00 -6:00 pm. A total of 1,003 vehicles going North of which 562 motorcycles and 293 tricycles while
995 vehicles going South of which motorcycles counts 541 and 301 tricycles.
7.3 Transport and Traffic Data from Other Sources
(Present secondary data and statistics, specifying sources/reference reports)
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Chapter 8 – Evaluation of Proposed Route Plan
8.1 Planning Considerations for Updated Route Structure
(Highlight the planning guidelines, standards and practices adopted for the route evaluation)
8.2 Demand Forecasts
(Present the demand forecasting approach, methodology and passenger demand estimates by forecast
years)
8.3 Required Number of Units per Route
(Present the methodology and results of calculating the required PT vehicle units by route and type of
service)
Chapter 9 – Plan Monitoring and Evaluation
9.1 Monitoring and Evaluation System
(Present the elements, processes and organizational structure of the Monitoring and Evaluation System)
9.2 Reporting and Revisions of the LPTRP
(Summarize the flow of information/reports and proposed actions within the LGU and coordination of
actions with LTFRB regional offices)
Chapter 10 – Conclusions and Recommendations
10.1 Summary of Conclusions
(Present the findings of the route planning process; problems being addressed; adopted strategies; and
expected improvements in the public transport operation)
10.2 Recommended Route Structure and Plan
(Summarize the proposed route structure and plan details by year)
Annexes
Executive Order Creating LPTRP Team
Survey Results Tables and Diagrams
List of Data Sources and Other References
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[LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ROUTE PLAN DOCUMENT] 2019- 2023

1.2 Legal Framework and Composition of LPTRP Team 16

1.3 LGU Brief History 17

1.4 Geographical Location, Land Area, and Political Subdivisions 17

Chapter 2 – Study Area / Corridors 7

2.1 Population Trends 7

2.2 Educational Facilities and Enrolment 7

2.5 Commercial and Industrial Establishments 20

2.6 Transport Corridors and Facilities 20

2.7 Spatial Development Framework 20

Chapter 3 – Existing Road Conditions and Public Transport Routes 21

3.1 Existing Road Network 21

3.2 Public Transport Routes and Operators 21

Chapter 4 – Assessment of Existing Public Transport Operations 2 2

4.1 Public Transport Performance 22

4.2 Passenger Demand Estimates 22

Chapter 5 - Public Transport Issues and Problems 23

5.1 Public Transport Issues/Problems 23

5.2 Development Constraints 23

Chapter 6 – Public Transport Objectives and Strategies 23

6.1 Socio-Economic Development Goals 23

6.2 Transport Development Plan 23

6.3 Proposed Transport Projects23

6.4 Public Transport Improvement Objectives 23

6.5 Public Transport Development Strategies 23

Chapter 7 – Results of Transport Surveys and Other Data Collection 23

7.1 Survey Types and Methodologies 23

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7.2 Survey Results 23

7.3 Transport and Traffic Data from Other Sources 23

Chapter 8 – Evaluation of Proposed Route Plan 23

8.1 Planning Considerations for Updated Route Structure 23

8.2 Demand Forecasts 24

8.3 Required Number of Units per Route 24

Chapter 9 – Plan Monitoring and Evaluation 24

9.1 Monitoring and Evaluation System 24

9.2 Reporting and Revisions of the LPTRP 24

Chapter 10 – Conclusions and Recommendations 24

10.1 Summary of Conclusions 24

10.2 Recommended Route Structure and Plan 24

1. Executive Order Creating LPTRP Team 24

2. Survey Results Tables and Diagrams 24

3. List of Data Sources and Other References 24

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Legal Framework and Composition of LPTRP Team

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 33-2108

SECTION 2. The LPTRP Team shall be composed of the following:

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Mayor Diego C. Ty Chairman

Hon. Teddy R. Tatad Co-Chairman

Engr. Harvey C. Jumawan Member

PCI Jupiter James D. Bandrang Member

Engr. Aurelio A. Pulangas Member

Mercedita G. Rentuza Member

LGU-Traffic Head Member

Representative from DPWH Member

Representative from the LTO/HPG Member