Bago City Clup 2013-2023

Volume 1
The Comprehensive
Land Use Plan
City of Bago | Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013-2023 1

BRIEF PROFILE OF THE CITY
Brief History
Bago City was founded by an Agustinian priest named Father Geronimo Marin on June 24, 1575,
coinciding with the feast day of St. John the Baptist.
According to the manuscript of a Spanish Historian Diego de Povedano, the community was
named after a large tree called “Bago” under which a native prince Mapagic died. But in another
version, the place got its name from a shrub called “bago-bago” which was abundantly growing along
the banks of the river, which was later called Bago River.
In the year 1800, Bago became a “pueblo” or town after the Spanish authorities had granted the
petition of the settlers’ descendants coming from Panay.
Bago finally became a City on February 19, 1966 by virtue of R.A. Act No. 4382 with Hon. Manuel
Y. Torres as the hold-over Mayor from his election as Municipal Mayor in 1959.
Awards and Citations
Through the years, Bago City has proven itself as an achieving government. Amidst the
challenges faced by the local leaders, it has maintained and sustained a common goal and commitment
to bring about public good and general welfare. Of recent time, it is the seat of a stable leadership, of
good governance, of acclaimed socio-economic and political programs and activities that make the City a
highly regarded local government, as reflected by the many citations, awards and recognitions earned
from local, national and international institutions and groups.
For the year 2012, the City had been a recipient of the following awards:
• National Sandugo Award for Local Chief Executive (Philippine National Red Cross)
• National Gawad Kalasag Award (Department of National Defense)
• National Red Orchid Award for Bago City BJMP (Department of Health)

• Regional Sandugo Award for Top 3 LGUs and Barangays for Western Visayas (Philippine
National Red Cross)
• Regional Gawad Kalasag Award (Department of National Defense-OCD Region VI)
• Regional Pagdayaw Award as 2nd Best Performing LGU in Western Visayas (DILG)
• Seal of Good Housekeeping Awardee
• Regional Most Outstanding LGU in Environment Management (DILG)
• Spark of Change Award (USLS)
Demographic Profile
Population
Based on the 2010 Actual NSO survey, the population of Bago City is 163,045 with an annual
growth rate of 1.41%. There are 36,078 households based on 2010 NSO Census with an average
household size of 4.52.
The city’s population density is 405 persons per square kilometer or 4.05 per hectare. Urban
Population of the 8 barangays is 68,359 with an Urban Density of 6.26 persons per hectare while rural
population of the remaining 16 barangays totals to 94,686 with a 3.23 persons per hectare rural density.
First recorded population is at 23,630 in 1903. As shown on Table 1, Barangay Ma-ao

constitutes 9.52% of the total population and has the largest population at 15,525. Contributory factor
to the rising population is that the barangay is already fast transforming into an urban and growth
center. This transformation is due largely to the development of some properties in Ma-ao into
residential subdivision and the increasing population. The availability of public transportation serving
the commuters to and from Bacolod City has led the majority of its residents to choose to settle
permanently in Ma-ao. Of the 24 barangays, Bagroy is sparsely populated with 1,494 or 0.92%.

Table 1.
POPULATION BY BARANGAYS
Population
Barangays %
(2010 Actual Census)
1 Abuanan 5,441 3.34
2 Alianza 2,847 1.75
3 Atipuluan 4,240 2.60
4 Bacong 7,508 4.60
5 Bagroy 1,494 0.92
6 Balingasag 4,136 2.54
7 Binubuhan 5,281 3.24
8 Busay 6,289 3.86
9 Calumangan 7,805 4.79
10 Caridad 3,851 2.36
11 Dulao 8,819 5.41
12 Ilijan 3,005 1.84
13 Lag-asan 10,629 6.52
14 Ma-ao 15,525 9.52
15 Don Jorge 10,358 6.35
16 Mailum 8,572 5.26
17 Malingin 6,367 3.91
18 Napoles 6,162 3.78
19 Pacol 3,643 2.23
20 Poblacion 10,832 6.64
21 Sagasa 4,530 2.78
22 Sampinit 6,047 3.71
23 Tabunan 5,688 3.49
24 Taloc 13,976 8.57
Total 163,045 100.00
Source: NSO, 2010
Geographic Location
Brief profile of Bago River Watershed
Location and Features
The Bago River Watershed is located at the northwestern portion of Negros Island within the
province of Negros Occidental. It lies between geographical coordinates 10024’00” and 10039’36” North
latitude and 122048’36” and 123021’00” East longitude. It has an aggregate area of 83,020.58 within
the jurisdiction of eight political or administrative units composed of four cities, namely: Bago, San
Carlos, La Carlota and Talisay and four municipalities: Murcia, Don Salvador Benedicto, Pulupandan and
Calatrava. The entire area includes the 33,208 hectares of the public domain classified as forestland
which is straddled by two protected areas: Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park and North Negros Natural Park as
well as the down slope areas of 49,812.58 hectares of non-public lands otherwise classified as alienable
and disposable (A and D) lands.1
Map 1
THE BAGO RIVER WATERSHED AND SUB-WATERSHED
Source: The Bago Watershed Integrated Ecosystem Management Framework Plan, 2011-2030
The total land area of the Bago City Sub-Watershed is 24,746 hectares. Of this total, 83.50% or
20,664.45 hectares are Alienable and Disposable land (A & D) and 9% or 3,651.72 hectares is Forest
1
The Bago Watershed Integrated Ecosystem Management Framework Plan, 2011-2030
Land. Strictly, there is no more open access forest lands inside the watershed since 100% of the forest
lands are located inside the Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park. The boundaries on the Northern side is
stretched from the peak of Mt. Kanlaon down to the boundaries of Murcia and Bago along Pula River
and passes the Bago River Irrigation System (BRIS) Dam, down to the barangays Abuanan, Atipuluan,
Malingin, Napoles and Lag-asan. On the Southern side of the watershed is stretched from Mt. Kanlaon
down to the boundaries of Bago and La Carlota City going through barangays Binubuhan, Don Jorge
Araneta, Alianza, Caridad, Bagroy, Pacol and Lag-asan.2
Sub-Watershed
The total length of the primary Bago River (Main River) is 94.5 kms. measured from the
recognizable point of the headwater from the highest ridges in San Carlos City and Don Salvador
Benedicto, then down to the coast of Pulupandan. Secondary rivers within the entire watershed or
those which directly empty into the main river have an aggregate length of approximately 510
kilometers. The length of the tertiary rivers or those which empty into the secondary rivers aggregately
total approximately 500 kms. Table below shows these rivers and creeks per sub-watershed.
Table 2
THE RIVERS AND CREEKS CATCHMENT OF THE MAJOR SUB-WATERSHEDS
T_Length
Sub-Watershed Name Area (Ha) River Name
(km)
1 Bago Riparian SC 8,410.982 99.81 Bago River
2 Malungon-Initihan SC 11,285.12 162.33 Ilirahan Sapa , Initihan & Malongon Creek
3 Ma-ao River SC 8,041.22 139.19 Ma-ao River
4 Canlandog River SC 4,785.905 101.10 Caliban River
5 Tayuma-an River SC 4,319.336 79.61 Tayuma-an River
6 Ma-ao Creek SC 3,671.417 60.54 Bantolinao, Mailum, & Maugbi River
7 Bacong-SC 2,929.607 36.92 no name
8 Puncian River SC 2,921.428 51.09 Puncian River
9 Talos River SC 2,655.041 36.83 Talos River
10 Pula River SC 2,190.358 22.39 Pula River
11 Igmaya-an Creek SC 2,163.75 35.60 Cudyawan River, Igmaya-an Cr.
12 Nabatang Creek SC 2,086.616 16.26 Nabatang & Pinowayan Creek
13 Batuan River SC 2,027.188 33.53 Simaguan & Butuan River
2
Kumalisquis, Pinakati Mambanao &
Canlandog Cr
14 Panuangun River SC 7771.952 112.92 Igmamatay Panuangun & Saray River
Natuyay , Bedio , Makiliwakiw , Mianga &
Nabalian Creek
Bago River, Sawadiawan & Mauna Creek
Olunganon, Tiyabanan, Bayongbunganan C
15 Sawadiawan Creek SC 6476.77 118.64
Tuyanan, Agbalasyang & Isomay Cr
Banwa Minatay, sinongsongan Carapali Cr
16 Pandanon River SC 32.4 Pandanon
Source: The Bago Watershed Integrated Ecosystem Management Framework Plan, 2011-2030
Ecosystems
Lowland Tropical Rainforest
Only remnants of the lowland tropical rainforest could be found in the lower slopes of Mt.
Kanlaon and the North Negros Natural Park. Growing at elevations from sea level up to over 800
meters, the lowland tropical rainforest dominated by the family Dipetrocarpaceae has given way to
agriculture. The lower slopes of MKNP and NNNP are now devoid of forest and instead are
predominantly devoted to sugarcane and rice plantations.
Isolated patches of the lowland forest can still be observed in the upstream of Mambucal resort
and in the peripheral forest belt located at La Carlota and Bago city mountain areas. The forest canopy
of a primary lowland forest is dominated by the Lauan group of trees (Shorea spp, Dipterocarpus spp.,
Parashorea sp, etc). 3
Marine Habitat
The watershed’s marine environment includes the coastal, marine and estuarine ecosystems
that stretch about 3.5 kilometers from Barangay Sampinit in Bago City to Barangay Tapong in
Pulupandan. Much of the mangrove forests along the coast have been removed to give way to brackish
3
water shrimp and saltwater aquaculture. The removal of such vegetation has increased the incidence of
coastal erosion since then. 4
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geographic Location
Bago City is in the western part of Negros Island (within 122°44´ to 123°3´30˝ longitude and
10°29´45˝ to 10°38´ latitude). It has a distance of 21.50 kilometers from Bacolod City, the capital of the
Province of Negros Occidental. It is bounded on the north by Bacolod City and the Municipality of
Murcia, on the northwest by Guimaras Strait, on the southwest by municipalities of Pulupandan and
Valladolid, on the east by the cities of San Carlos and Kanlaon and on the south by La Carlota City. Bago
City is in the fourth congressional district of Negros Occidental.
Land Area
The City of Bago has a total land area of 40,120 hectares based on DENR records and has a
forest area of 3,651.7159 hectares at Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park. Brgy. Bacong has the biggest land area
at 4,827.0350 hectares while Brgy. Poblacion has the smallest area covering 311.5044 hectares. There
are 8 urban barangays and 16 rural barangays that composed the 24 barangays of the City. Total water
area is at 6,871.9283 hectares with 15 Kilometers coastline.
Barangay Subdivision
Bago City is composed of 24 barangays. Eight (8) are urban barangays namely Brgys. Poblacion,
Ma-ao, Don Jorge Araneta, Abuanan, Atipuluan, Balingasag, Caridad, and Taloc. The remaining sixteen
(16) are rural barangays Alianza, Bacong Montilla, Bagroy, Binubuhan, Busay, Calumangan, Dulao, Ilijan,
Lag-asan, Mailum, Malingin, Napoles, Pacol, Sagasa, Sampinit and Tabunan. Barangay Ilijan is the
farthest barangay, located 30.90 Kilometers from the city proper.
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Physical Features and Environmental Condition
Topography and Land Use Cover Condition
Mountain Ranges
The mountain ranges of Mt. Kanlaon which run in a north-south direction serve as a natural
boundary with the San Carlos. The flat and slightly rolling terrain of the city is part of the Central Negros
coastal sweep which starts from the coastline and gradually lifts up to the foothills of Mt. Kanlaon. It is
the kind of terrain that makes Bago City a predominantly agricultural city.
Drainage/Hydrology
Bago City is traversed by the widest river in the province, the Bago River. It is considered the
main agricultural lifeblood of the rice and sugar producing barangays of the city since most of the
irrigation water comes from the Bago River Irrigation System that supplies the water requirements of
irrigated lands. Two rivers are also within the City’s territory and these are the Calumangan and Taloc
Rivers. Inland are the Maragandang, Ma-ao, Pula, Nasi-u, Sum-ag and Maugbi Rivers whose creeks
make an efficient natural drainage system.
The shape of the territory of Bago City is irregular with a coastline of approximately 15 kms. and
extending to a length of 35 kms. inland to the foothills of Mt. Kanlaon which has a maximum width of
about 18 kilometers.

Map 2
DRAINAGE/HYDROLOGY MAP
Slope
Bago City consists mainly of moderately sloping to rolling lands with slopes ranging from 0 to 3%
comprising about 22,911.42 hectares, 3.1 to 8 % comprises 5,783.92 hectares, 8.1 to 18% comprises
4,682.22 hectares, 18.1 to 30% comprises 1,514.84, 30.1 to 50% steep hills and rolling comprised
1,735.18 hectares, and very steep mountainous 50% above comprises 3,492.28 hectares.

Table 3
SLOPE RANGES AND AREA COVERAGE
Slope Range (%) Description Area Coverage (hectares) Share to total (%)
0–3 Level to very gently sloping 22,911.56 57.11
3.1 – 8 Gently sloping to undulating 5,783.92 14.42
8.1 – 18 Undulating to rolling 4,682.22 11.67
18.1 – 30 Rolling to hilly 1,514.84 3.78
30.1 – 50 Steep hills & mountains 1,735.18 4.32
50 & above Very steep hills and mountains 3,492.28 8.70
Total 40,120 100.00
Source: CPDO
Map 3
SLOPE MAP

Soils
Bago City has nine (9) soil classifications. It has the following soil types with corresponding area,
namely; Bago Fine Sandy Loam with an area of 1,120 hectares, Bago Sandy Clay Loam with 3,915
hectares, Guimbalaon Loam with 1,075 hectares, Manapla Loam with 7,435 hectares, Silay Clay with
6,200 hectares, Silay Loam with 2,842 hectares, Silay Fine Sandy Loam with 4,030 hectares, Guimbalaon
Clay with 11,610 hectares and Rough Mountainous Land with 1,893 hectares. Guimbalaon Clay has the
largest area of coverage comprising 28.94% of the total area of the city.
Table 4
SOIL TYPES AND AREA COVERAGE
Soil Types Area Coverage (Hectares) Percent Share

Bago fine sandy loam 1,120 2.79
Bago sandy clay loam 3,915 9.76
Guimbalaon Loam 1,075 2.68
Manapla Loam 7,435 18.53
Silay Clay 6,200 15.45
Silay Loam 2,842 7.08
Silay Fine sandy loam 4,030 10.04
Guimbalaon Clay 11,610 28.94
Rough Mountainous Land 1,893 4.72
Total 40,120 100.00
Source: CPDO

Map 4
SOIL MAP
Climate
The climate of Bago City has two pronounced seasons, the wet and the dry. The wet season is
from the later weeks of May to December and dry season from January to early weeks of May. Its
prevailing wind from January to May is from the north, and for the rest of the year, from the south. It is
from this wind direction that rain is brought to the city. Due to the fact that the city is shielded in the
east by the mountain ranges of Mt. Kanlaon, the city is most often spared from the ravages of frequent
typhoons.
The average rainfall recorded is 6.04 mm for 70 rainy days within a year. The average
temperature level is 25.01, while the average humidity level is 85.36%.

Table 5
AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPARATURE, HUMIDITY AND RAINFALL MEASUREMENT
Average Hygrometer Reading Average Thermometer

Month Rainfall level (mm)
(Humidity) Reading (0C)
January 88.82 24.15 0
February 86.82 24.27 6.21
March 83.65 24.77 1.35
April 82.03 26.28 4.31
May 83.8 25.88 2.7
June 83.93 24.93 7.92
July 97.85 26.02 22.04
August 80.42 23.68 5.55
September 86.97 24.51 12.22
October 85.35 25.22 7.77
November 84.27 25.68 2.36
December 80.35 24.78 0
Total Average 85.36 25.01 6.04
Source: City Agriculture Office, 2009
DRRM and Climate Change Vulnerability
The City’s topography is characterized by 3,651.71 hectares of forest and 15 kilometers

shoreline, thus we have 4 upland barangays (Mailum, Ilijan, Binubuhan and Bacong), 4 coastal
(Poblacion, Sampinit, Calumangan and Taloc) and 16 lowland barangays. We have two (2) pronounced
seasons, the wet and the dry and there have been observed changes in temperature and rainfall, sea
level rise, wave exposure and storm frequency due to global climate change by several researches.

Figure 1
PRECIPITATION/RAINFALL
2020 and 2050
UPLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s LOWLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s

400 450
350 400
300 350
250 300
250
200
[mm]
[mm]
200
150
150
100
100
50
50
0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Prec Mean 20 Prec normals Prec Mean 50 Prec Mean 20 Prec normals Prec Mean 50
Based on the Climate Change data from www.ccafs-climate.org.data , there are 11 pts. for
upland barangays, 6 for coastal and 13 pts. for lowland utilized for the computation of
precipitation/rainfall as well as temperature changes for the years 2020 and 2050s.
The graph shows the comparative normal rainfall vis a vis the amount of rainfall for the years
2020 and 2050. For both upland and lowland barangays, February to March experiences 50mm rainfall
which decreases for the years 2020 and 2050 as indicated by light and dark blue lines. May to October
shows rainy months where the month of July will experience a heavy downpour of rain with a 325-350
mm for upland barangays and 375-400mm for the lowland barangays. The maximum temperature
likewise is increasing every year. (see Figures 1 & 2)

Figure 2
TEMPERATURE (MAX)
2020 and 2050
UPLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s LOWLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s

36 36
35 35
34 34
33 33
32 32
[centigrade]
31 31
[centigrade]
30 30
29 29
28 28
27 27
26 26
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Tmax normals Tmax Mean 20 Tmax Mean 50 Tmax normals Tmax Mean 20 Tmax Mean 50
The Vulnerability Assessment conducted in four (4) coastal barangays of Bago City namely:
Barangays Taloc, Calumangan, Sampinit and Poblacion using (1) TURF (Tools for Understanding
Resilience of Fisheries); (2) CIVAT (Coastal Integrity Vulnerability Assessment Tool); and (3) ICSEACC
CHANGE (Integrated Coastal Sensitivity, Exposure, Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change) assessed that
all 4 coastal barangays are vulnerable to sea level rise, wave exposure and storm frequency as shown on
Table 6.
Table 6
SUMMARY OF BARANGAY VULNERABILITIES
Barangay Vulnerability Assessment per Tool

Challenges Taloc Calumangan Sampinit Poblacion
ICSEAC ICSEAC ICSEAC ICSEAC
TURF CIVAT TURF CIVAT TURF CIVAT TURF CIVAT
Change Change Change Change
Sea Level Rise H H H H M H M H
Wave Exposure L L H L L H L L H L L H
Storm
H M H H M H H M H H M H
Frequency
Source: Vulnerability Assessment Results, 2013 Note: H – High, M – Medium and L – Low

Also, the Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (REDAS) of the Philvolcs-DOST and MGB
shows the vulnerabilities of the City to flood, liquefaction, tsunami, lahar, landslide, pyroclastic and lava
flow as shown on Map 5.
Map 5
VULNERABILITY MAP
The Vulnerability Map above shows the overlay of the different hazards and the highly affected
areas of the barangays. In the upland barangays specifically Ilijan and Mailum, pyroclastic flow and
landslide will affect portions of both barangays, while lava flow will affect Brgy. Ilijan and portions of Mt.
Kanlaon Natural Park. Barangays where the Bago River encompasses is highly vulnerable to lahar. Flood
prone areas include barangays along Bago River, namely; Abuanan, Atipuluan, Caridad, Napoles, Lag-
asan, Poblacion, Balingasag, Sampinit, Busay, Calumangan and Taloc.

Liquefaction prone areas include; Lag-asan, Balingasag, Sampinit, Calumangan, Taloc and Pacol.
Tsunami affected areas include; Taloc, Calumangan, Sampinit, Poblacion and portions of Busay,
Balingasag, Lag-asan, Pacol and Napoles.
Risk Assessment
The Risk Management Approach of the CDRRM Council is a management process that deals with
the actual or implied effects of hazards. Hazards can be prioritized based on the following
considerations: Severity, Frequency, Extent, Duration and Manageability.
Results of Hazard Assessment reveals that Flood, Volcanic Eruption and Dengue Fever are to be
prioritized based on the results of the table below.
Table 7
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Hazards Severity Frequency Extent Duration Manageability Rating

1 Flood 3 5 4 2 4 10
2 Fire 2 1 2 1 5 1
3 Earthquake 5 1 4 2 3 9
4 Landslide 3 1 2 1 3 4
5 Volcanic Eruption 5 1 4 2 2 10
6 Liquefaction 4 1 2 2 2 7
7 Dengue 3 4 4 3 4 10
8 Measles 3 1 3 2 5 4
Source: CDRRMC Plan, 2013
Identification of Risk Areas
In line with the Presidential Directive and NDCC resolutions following the February 17, 2006
Southern Leyte landslide incident, and the need to fast track the geo-hazard mapping program of the
Philippines, ten (10) geologists from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office and
Regional Offices VI and VII conducted a geo-hazard assessment of the barangays in Negros Occidental
Province. The geo-hazard assessment focused on both the landslide and flood susceptibilities of the
barangays.

To provide a clearer picture in the event of disaster or calamity, Risk or Hazard Maps were also
generated from REDAS software using MGB and Philvolcs data. Please refer to the Maps below.
Map 6
FLOOD MAP
REDAS flood prone areas include barangays along Bago River, namely; Abuanan, Atipuluan,
Caridad, Napoles, Lag-asan, Poblacion, Balingasag, Sampinit, Busay, Calumangan and Taloc.
However, results of Geo-hazard Assessment in terms of flood susceptibility reveals that 23

barangays experience varying degrees of flooding. The results are as follows:

Table 8
RESULTS OF FLOOD ASSESSMENT OF THE BARANGAYS
Barangay Name Remarks/ Recommendations

High flood depth of >1m affects Hacienda Encarnacion. Floodwaters
1 Abuanan
emanate from Bago River.
Low flood depth of 0-0.5 m and flashflood with low turbidity rarely
2 Alianza
occur at the barangay.
High flood depth of >1m rarely occurs. A flooding incident in year
3 Atipuluan 1994 or 1995 led to 26 casualties at Purok Riverside caused by the
overflowing of Bago River.
High flood depth of >1m and flash flood with high turbidity rarely
occurs. Overflowing of Sapa Creek during Typhoon Uring (1991) and
4 Bacong Typhoon Ondoy (2009) affected approximately 12 houses at Purok
Tuburan. Overflowing of Bantulinao River also affects Sitios
Kawayan, Humayan, Paraiso, Kalubihan, Abi-abihon and Pine Tree.
5 Bagroy occur at the barangay. Moderate flood depth of 0.5-1 m affects
agricultural lands.
High flood depth of >1m is seasonally experienced at areas near the
6 Balingasag
Sibud Creek affecting approximately 40 households in the area.
High flood depth of >1m is seasonally experienced at Puroks
Waterlily (25 households affected), Daisy (10 households affected),
Yellow Bell (16 households affected), Sunflower (3 houses near
riverbanks affected) and Sampaguita/Proper (30 houses affected).
Flooding is caused by the overflowing of Maragandang and Palipian
7 Binubuhan
Rivers. Recommendations: Develop an early warning
device/system. Observe for rapid increase/decrease in creek/river
water levels, possibly accompanied by increased turbidity (soil
content). Constant communication and updates with Brgy. Mailum,
Ilijan and Ma-ao on geohazard situation.
Low flood depth of 0-0.5 m rarely occurs. High flood depth of >1 m
8 Busay affects Puroks Nipa and Balenghoy due to the overflowing of Busay
River.
High flood depth of >1m is seasonally experienced at the back of
9 Calumangan barangay hall.
Low flood depth of 0-0.5 m rarely occurs while high flood depth of
10 Caridad
>1m affects houses along Bago River at Purok Bayabas 1.
Low flood depth of 0-0.5 m seasonally affects Hacienda Guba,
portions of Hacienda Zaragosa, Purok Riverside and portions of
11 Don Jorge Araneta Purok Canlaon. Floodwaters emanate from Maragandang River.
Riverbank erosion also present at Hacienda Guba. A flash flood
incident in year 1995 affected some puroks of the barangay.

High flood depth of >1m is seasonally experienced at Purok Salong
12 Dulao
due to drainage-related problem.
High flood depth of >1m affects Purok Talong and resulted to 2
13 Ilijan casualties due to the overflowing of Nakalang River. Bank scouring
affects Puroks Kapayas and Malunggay.
High flood depth of >1m is seasonally experienced at the barangay.
14 Lag-asan
Worst flooding incident was during Typhoon Ruping.
High flood depth of >1m rarely affects the barangay.. Flash flood
with low turbidity commonly occurs. During Typhoon Uring (2002),
overflowing of Ma-ao River caused flooding at Purok Riverside of
Mabuhay and Purok Bagong Silang. 10 houses were washed away
resulting to 8 casualties. Continuous rains also affect Purok Ipil-ipil,
15 Ma-ao
Narra and D-64 with high flood depth of >1m. Recommendations:
Observe for rapid increase/decrease in creek/river water levels,
possibly accompanied by increased turbidity (soil content).
Constant communication and updates with Brgy. Ilijan, Bacong,
Mailum and Don Jorge Araneta on geohazard situation.
occur at the barangay affecting Puroks Tisa and Esperanza during
continuous and heavy rains. Recommendations: Observe for rapid
16 Mailum increase/decrease in creek/river water levels, possibly
accompanied by increased turbidity (soil content). Constant
communication and updates with Brgy. Ilijan and Ma-ao on
geohazard situation.
High flood depth of >1m due to the overflowing of Bago River
seasonally affects Puroks Tuburan, Star-apple, Narra and Riverside.
17 Malingin Drainage-related problem causes low flood depth of 0-0.5 m at
Puroks Saging, Cawayanan and portions of Purok Gabi (Brgy.
Proper).
High flood depth of >1m is experienced at Puroks Quarry Site,
Langka, Suha, Paho, Riverside, Mainuswagon and Malipayo.
Floodwaters emanate from Bago River during heavy rains and
18 Napoles
typhoons. Purok Malunggay is likewise flooded by the overflowing
of Sibud Creek while Purok Bibi is affected by flood due to
drainage-related problem.
Low flood depth of 0-0.5 m seasonally affects Puroks Calubay,
Camatis and Gaway-Gaway. Flooding during rainy season is caused
19 Pacol
by the overflowing of the irrigation canal and insufficient drainage
system.
High flood depth of >1m seasonally occurs. The entire barangay
20 Poblacion
was affected by flooding during Typhoon Ondoy.
Low flood depth of 0-0.5 m and flash flood with moderate turbidity
rarely occur at the barangay. High flood depth of >1m affects
21 Sagasa
Puroks Malinong, San Nicolas and other low-lying areas and houses
along Sagasa Creek.

High flood depth of >1m affects Puroks Mabinuligon, Maghili-
ugyon, Araneta St. , Kamunsil, Mainuswagon and along Rafael Salas
22 Sampinit
Drive during continuous rainfall. Coastal erosion also affects areas
near the coast.
23 Tabunan None
High flood depth of >1m affects Purok Ramos due to the
overflowing of Punta Taytay Creek during rainy season. Low flood
24 Taloc
depth of 0-0.5 m likewise affects Purok Paho South. Floodwaters
emanate from Taloc Creek.
Source: Geo-hazard Assessment, 2010
Map 7
LAHAR FLOW AND PATHWAY MAP
Barangays where the Bago River encompasses is highly vulnerable to lahar.

Map 8
LANDSLIDE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAP
REDAS earthquake induced landslide will affect upland barangays specifically Mailum and Ilijan
and portions of Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park while rain-induced landslide includes Brgys. Bacong, Mailum,
Binubuhan, Ilijan, Abuanan, Atipuluan, Ma-ao, Don Jorge Araneta, Alianza, Malingin, Dulao and
Tabunan.
In terms of landslide susceptibility, Geo-hazard Assessment results shows that only 2 upland
barangays are affected specifically Ilijan and Mailum.

Table 9
RESULTS OF LANDSLIDE ASSESSMENT OF THE BARANGAYS
Landslide
Barangay Name Remarks/ Recommendations
Susceptibility Rating
Recent landslide escarpments observed at
Purok Malunggay B. Recommendations:
Monitor progress and observe for
presence of mass movement (e.g.
landslides, tension cracks). Develop an
early warning device/system. Observe for
None at the Brgy. saturated ground or seeps in areas that
1 Ilijan Proper; High at Purok are not typically wet. Observe for sunken
Malunggay B or displaced road surfaces. Constant
communication and updates with Brgy.
Mailum and Binubuhan on geo-hazard
situation. No houses should be
constructed near landslide prone areas.
Slope stabilization measure should be
applied to mitigate landslide.
Landslide incident occurred in year 2008
at Purok Manghumay.
Recommendations: Monitor progress and
observe for presence of mass movement
(e.g. landslides, tension cracks). Observe
None at the Brgy. for saturated ground or seeps in areas
Proper; High at Puroks that are not typically wet. Observe for
2 Mailum
Manghumay and sunken or displaced road surfaces.
Abaka Constant communication and updates
with Brgy. Ilijan and Ma-ao on geohazard
situation. No houses should be
constructed near the landslide prone
areas. Slope stabilization measure should
be applied to mitigate landslide.
3 22 barangays None
Source: Geo-hazard Assessment, 2010

Map 9
LAVA AND PYROCLASTIC FLOW MAP
In the upland barangays specifically Ilijan and Mailum, pyroclastic flow will affect portions of
both barangays, while lava flow will affect Brgy. Ilijan and portions of Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park.

Map 10
LIQUEFACTION SUSCEPTIBILITY MAP
Liquefaction prone areas include 19 barangays except Brgys. Bacong, Bagroy, Binubuhan, Ilijan
and Mailum.

Map 11
TSUNAMI INUNDATION MAP
Tsunami affected areas include; Taloc, Calumangan, Sampinit, Poblacion and portions of Busay,
Balingasag, Lag-asan, Pacol and Napoles. Tsunami is likely to occur with a maximum wave inundation at
8 magnitude earthquake in the Negros trench.
The summary of hazards is reflected on Table 11 on the next page.

Identification of Vulnerable Sectors
Based on the Risk Assessment and Mapping data, population at risk is at 167,400 with 34,765
families at risk. The following were identified as the highly vulnerable sectors in cases of disasters and
calamities: 5,771 indigent families; 27,119 Children 1-5 years old; 1,234 PWDs, 9,588 Senior Citizens and
Of the total, 62.04% are children below 1-5 years old and 21.93% are senior citizens.
Table 10
VULNERABLE SECTORS
Sectors Total %
Indigent Families 5,771 13.20
Children 1-5 years old 27,119 62.04
PWDs 1,234 2.82
Senior Citizens 9,588 21.93
Total 43,712 100.00
Source: CHO, DSWD, OSCA, 2012
Vulnerability assessment was also done to identify the factors that increase the risks arising
from specific hazard. Presence of vulnerable individual, elements and sectors identified decreases the
ability of the community to cope with the hazards. The process determines the likely harm to the
community and the critical facilities. It predetermines the need before, during and after an emergency
or disaster.

Table 11
BARANGAY VULNERABILITIES BY TYPE OF HAZARD
REDAS (PHILVOLCS-DOST-MGB)
Barangay Flood Prone Landslide Liquefaction
Lahar Lava Pyroclastic Tsunami
High Moderate High Moderate Low High Moderate Low
1 Abuanan
2 Alianza
3 Atipuluan
4 Bacong
5 Bagroy
6 Balingasag
7 Binubuhan
8 Busay
9 Calumangan
10 Caridad
11 Dulao
12 Ilijan
13 Lag-asan
14 Ma-ao
15 Don Jorge
16 Mailum
17 Malingin
18 Napoles
19 Pacol
20 Poblacion
21 Sagasa
22 Sampinit
23 Tabunan
24 Taloc
Source: REDAS data (Philvolcs, DOST, MGB)

Interventions were directed towards decreasing the potential impacts of climate change and
increasing the adaptive capacity of the constituency and these are the following:
• Construction of drainage in Brgy. Napoles to divert excess water from Sibud Creek to Bago
River
• Construction of diversion road in Brgy. Ma-ao
• Afforestation and reforestation of mangroves to the existing 80 hectares
• Establishment of additional 30 hectares of MPA in Brgys. Taloc and Poblacion
• Deployment of 1,000 units jackstone type physical active gear net deterrent
• Establishment of breakwater parallel to the eroded coastlines in Brgys. Taloc and Sampinit
• Strict adherence to water and road easement
• Monitoring of buildings and structures to withstand high level of waters in coastal areas
• Relocation of settlements in identified hazard prone areas
• Intensive IEC campaign on DRRM and CCA in the 24 barangays
Mitigation and Adaptation Measures: DRRM and Climate Change Adaptation
DRRM & CCA in Synergy

□ Advocacy of DRRM/CCA in the community
□ Vulnerability/Risk/Capacity Assessment
□ Installation Tsunami warning/volcanic eruption monitoring (REDAS)
□ Advocate for earthquake resistant construction/retrofitting of infrastructure
□ Identify and improve evacuation routes and evacuation plans
□ Payment of premiums for insurance (Calamity Risk Insurance)
□ Sustainable forest management (Plant trees and expand green spaces in the community to
moderate heat increases)
□ Implement early warning systems and emergency response plans to prepare for changes in the
frequency, duration, and intensity of extreme weather events.
Health Adaptation
□ Monitoring emerging health risks/surveillance

□ Preparing emergency response plans, which include providing cooling centers for extreme heat
events
□ Improving public communication during specific health risks such as extreme heat events or low
air quality days
□ Developing plans to help vulnerable populations deal with more extreme weather
□ Relocating communities where in-place adaptation is not feasible
□ Coordination with the private sector in support and promote adaptation
□ Understanding the specific needs of sensitive populations
Agriculture Adaptation
□ Diversifying crops to adjust to changing temperature and precipitation patterns
□ Adopting water and soil moisture conservation measures that minimize the impact of potential
seasonal water shortages- REFORESTATION
□ Use of organic fertilizer (conduct of soil analysis every cropping)
□ Changing livestock breeding practices and shifting grazing patterns
□ Developing and using disease-resistant crop and livestock species
Energy and Water Resource Adaptation

□ Increase energy efficiency to help offset increases in energy consumption.
□ Improve water use efficiency and build additional water storage capacity.
□ Protect and restore river banks to ensure good water quality and safe guard water quantity.
□ Protecting valuable resources and infrastructure from flood damage(dikes/seawalls)
Coastal Adaptation
□ Restoring natural storm surge buffers and incorporating climate change into coastal habitat
restoration plans: MANGROVE PLANTING & REFORESTATION
□ Building or repairing dikes, seawalls, and other structures that protect the city from erosion and
storms
□ Review building codes and submit recommendations to enable structures to withstand higher
water levels
□ Mapping coastal hazards and developing emergency response plans with regard to sea level rise

Environmental Degradation Adaptation
□ Sustainable waste management
□ 4R
□ Use of organic farming
□ Land use restoration
□ Sustainable water resource management
□ Water safety plan
Existing Land Use and Land Use Trends
The lands in Bago City are mostly used for agriculture. The trend has not changed since the last
formulation of the city’s land use plan in 2002. However, recent developments in real estate and
commercial and services sectors have influenced several landowners to shift the use of their lands from
agriculture to non-agriculture use.
Some of the proposed land changes in land uses are to increase tourism, cemeteries,
aquaculture and agro-industrial areas. As reflected in Table 12, tourism areas will be increased by
326.15%, cemeteries by 81.43%, aquaculture by almost 86.84% and agro-industrial by 94.15%.
Table 12
EXISTING AND PROPOSED LAND USES
2000-2010 & 2013-2023
Area (Hectares)
Classification
Existing Proposed Difference % Change
Residential 1,465.0469 1,497.2961 32.2491 2.20
Commercial 443.8881 441.8570 (2.2311) (0.50)
Institutional 122.3883 126.1131 3.7249 3.04
Parks & Open
95.4937 69.9105 (25.5832) (26.79)
Space/Recreational
Cemetery 12.6034 22.8667 10.2633 81.43
Aquaculture 32.7630 61.2139 28.4509 86.84
Sanitary Landfill 8.0000 8.0000 - -
Agro-Industrial 168.3598 326.8665 158.5067 94.15
Tourism 22.1052 94.2000 72.0948 326.15
Industrial 1,019.8403 1,082.7679 62.9276 6.17
Agricultural 35,955.8022 35,212.28 (743.52) (2.07)
Infrastructure & 665.3104 822.3994 157.0890 23.61

Utilities
Socialized Housing
108.3987 113.4903 5.0916 4.70
Zone
Mixed Use - 240.7423 - -
TOTAL 40,120.0000 40,120.0000
Forest Area 3,651.7150 3,651.7150
The proposed addition of 72.0948 hectares of tourism areas from the existing 22.1052 hectares
is a reflection of the preference of several landowners to convert their lands to resorts and other tourist
establishments as well as those areas not reflected in the 2000 CLUP. The City of Bago is endowed with
natural features especially in the upland and mountainous areas.
There is a growing demand for food and other food supplies in the recent years. The City of
Bago, with its vast agricultural lands is a leading supplier of marine and land animals. This is the
rationale in adding 28.4509 hectares to the current 32.7630 hectares fishpond areas, and 158.5067
hectares of additional agro-industrial areas to the current 168.3598 hectares.
The congestion in public cemeteries and the absence of privately owned burial grounds has made
some landowners to propose the conversion of their lands to cemetery or memorial park. The proposed
land use plan will see an increase of 10.2633 hectares in the current cemetery area of 12.6034 hectares.
Map 12
EXISTING AND PROPOSED LAND USE MAPS
2000-2010 & 2013-2023

Infrastructure, Facilities and Utilities
Transportation Network
Public utility vehicles are the mode of transportation from the provincial capital (Bacolod City)
going to southern Negros and will pass through Bago City along the National Road. In Barangays Ma-ao
and Don Jorge Araneta motorized tricycles and trisikads are the usual means of transportation while
motorized tricycle in the city proper and adjoining barangays.
There is no bus or jeepney terminal in the city proper. However, PUJs and buses stop in front of
the public market to load and unload passengers. Tricycles to and from the adjoining barangays have
terminals within the public market premises.
The table below shows the different transport services, their routes, number of unit and type
operating in the city. BACTODA/PBLTODA/CAPTODA with routes Poblacion-Balingasag-Lag-asan have the
most number of tricycles with 1,041 units or 49.78%, next is IMATODA via VIMA with 262 units or
12.53% followed by STADTODA with 161 units or 7.70% and other routes have less than a hundred units.
In bus/mini bus, Ceres Liner has the most number of units with 50.68% next is SDL with 12.32%
followed by LCC Express and Roadstar/Jeepstar with 9.59%%, while other routes have less than 20 units.
Table 13
TRANSPORT SERVICES
Line Route No. of Units Classification %

Ceres Liner Bacolod City to any point of Negros 111 Bus/Mini Bus 50.68
SDL Bacolod-La Carlota 27 Mini Bus 12.32
GT Express Bacolod-Hinigaran 13 PUV 5.94
LC Star Bacolod-La Castellana 17 Mini Bus 7.76
Abuanan Sum-ag-Abuanan 9 PUJ 4.11
LCC Express Bacolod-La Carlota 21 Mini Bus 9.59
Roadstar /Jeepstar Bacolod-Ma-ao 21 Mini Bus 9.59
Total 219 99.99
BACTODA/PBLTODA/
Poblacion-Balingasag-Lag-asan 1,041 Tricycle 49.78
CAPTODA
IMATODA via VIMA Binubuhan-Ma-ao-Ilijan-Mailum 262 Tricycle 12.53
BAMANATODA Malingin-Poblacion-Napoles 105 Tricycle 5.02
POSATODA Sampinit-Poblacion 93 Tricycle 4.45
POCATODA Calumangan-Poblacion 77 Tricycle 3.68
PABATODA Pacol-Bagroy-Poblacion 49 Tricycle 2.34

SACATODA Sagasa-Caridad-Poblacion 73 Tricycle 3.49
TRODAB Busay-Poblacion 84 Tricycle 4.02
DJLATODA Don Jorge Araneta 76 Tricycle 3.63
STADTODA Dulao-Tabunan-Abuanan 161 Tricycle 7.70
TAPACAMODA 13.5 Taloc-Camingawan-Para 56 Tricycle 2.68
BITATODA Taloc-Cubay-Baybay-Ilaya 14 Tricycle 0.67
Total 2,091 100.00
Source: PNP, 2012
Roads Networks
As of December 2012, the city has a total road length of 427.316 kilometers, part of which or
166.424 kms. or 38.95% are concrete paved, while 88.154 kms. or 20.63 are paved with asphalt, 149.455
kms. or 34.98% are gravel roads and 23.283 kms. or 5.45% are earth roads.
Of the total road length, 38.77% or 165.65 kms. are national roads consists of 38% concrete,
52.96% asphalt and 9.04 gravel.
City Roads comprises 2.15% of the total road length of the city and Barangay Roads comprises
59.08%. Concrete paved barangay roads comprises 37.69%, 0.11% are asphalt, 52.68% gravel roads and
9.22% are earth road, while city roads have 90.43% concrete paved roads, 1.44% are made of asphalt
and 8.13% are earth roads. See Tables 14 and 15 below.
Table 14
INVENTORY OF ROADS BY SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION AND TYPE OF PAVEMENT
Roads by ROAD SURFACE TYPE

System
Total Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth
Classifi-
cation Length Km % Km % Km % Km %
City 9.202 8.321 90.43 0.133 1.44 0.748 8.13 0 0
Barangay 252.464 95.161 37.69 0.285 0.11 133.735 52.68 23.283 9.22
Sub-Total 261.666 103.482 0.418 134.483 23.283
National 165.65 62.942 38.00 87.736 52.96 14.972 9.04 0 0
Total & % 427.316 166.424 38.95 88.154 20.63 149.455 34.98 23.283 5.45
Source: CEO, 2012

Table 15
LENGTH OF CITY AND BARANGAY ROADS AND TYPE OF PAVEMENT
As of December 2012
Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth Total

Barangays
(in kms.) (in kms.) (in kms.) (in kms.) (in kms.)
Abuanan 3.512 0 5.877 1.422 10.811
Alianza 1.175 0 1.516 0 2.691
Atipuluan 0.484 0 3.204 0 3.688
Bacong 8.781 0 13.014 0.96 22.755
Bagroy 2.016 0 3.759 0 5.775
Balingasag 3.508 0 0.666 0 4.174
Binubuhan 4.785 0 13.593 0 18.378
Busay 3.666 0 9.189 2.808 15.663
Calumangan 2.248 0.100 2.453 1.256 6.057
Caridad 1.635 0 0 0.164 1.799
DJA 4.645 0 6.531 4.549 15.725
Dulao 4.522 0 11.652 0.270 16.444
Ilijan 9.080 0 1.998 0 11.078
Lag-asan 3.498 0.185 1.326 0 5.009
Ma-ao 8.096 0 18.675 2.200 28.971
Mailum 3.105 0 10.661 0.400 14.166
Malingin 6.703 0 11.039 0 17.742
Napoles 8.969 0 6.124 0 15.093
Pacol 0.949 0 3.470 3.443 7.862
Sagasa 3.654 0 4.321 0 7.975
Sampinit 1.794 0 0.166 0.275 2.235
Tabunan 0.672 0 2.767 1.195 4.634
Taloc 7.664 0 1.734 4.341 13.739
SUB-TOTAL 95.161 0.285 133.735 23.283 252.464
Source: CEO, 2012
Table 16 reflects the list of overflows and bridges. Overflow bridges contributes the largest
percentage in terms of length with 37.79%, while Footbridge and hanging bridges with 28.90% and
14.50% respectively. Next is Bailey Bridges with 12.97%, RCDG with 3.78% and the least is Concrete Pre-
Cast Bridge with 2.05%. These bridges contribute largely in terms of socio-economic activities of the
populace in far-flung areas.

Table 16
TYPES OF BRIDGES
% to total Length Width No. of

Bridge Type No. of Lines
length (m) (m) Panels
I RCDG 3.78% 39.10 9.10
II Bailey Bridges 12.97% 134.22 22.80 43
III Concrete Pre-Cast
2.05% 21.224 17.908
Bridge
IV Overflows 37.79% 391.00 94.60 126
V Hanging Bridges 14.50% 150.00 3.6
VI Footbridge 28.90% 299.00 20.80
Total 1,034.544
Source: CEO, 2012
Social Services Facilities/Utilities/Amenities
Schools
Bago City has a total of 196 Schools, which are distributed in the different barangays. A total of
80 day care centers are maintained by the City in partnership with OISCA, 36 pre-schools under the
Department of Education and 21 pre-schools are private. There are 43 elementary schools in the City; 7
are privately operated and 36 are public. There are seven (7) national secondary schools and 6 private
secondary schools. The City Government operates and maintains the Bago City College that offers
tertiary level courses and Technological Foundation Institute (TFI) that accommodates vocational
courses.
Table 17
SCHOOLS
Level Classification Number

Government-Day Care Centers 80
Pre-School Government-Dep Ed 36
Private 21
Government 36
Elementary
Private 7
Government 7
Secondary
Private 6
Tertiary Government 1
Vocational/Technical Private 1
Total 196
Source: CPDO, 2013

Health Facilities
The delivery of basic services in Bago City is adequate due to the numerous public health
facilities as seen on Table 18. Also, a fifteen (15) bed hospital was constructed in a 2,398 square meter
lot along the Rafael Salas Drive (Bacolod South – Kabankalan By-pass Road) in Barangay Balingasag. It is
upgraded to 75 bed capacity with complete basic medical and surgical services. This hospital is managed
and maintained by the City Government. There are 37 Rural Health Units located in the 24 barangays
with 3 Health Center in Brgys. Poblacion, Ma-ao and Don Jorge Araneta.
Table 18
HEALTH FACILITIES
Health Facilities Number

Health Centers 3
Rural Health Units 37
Hospital 1
Source: CHO, 2012
Housing Facilities
Bago City is the 4th biggest City in Province of Negros Occidental in terms of land area. Based on
the existing land use, 3.65% of its land is devoted to residential which constitutes the 2nd largest land
use.
Of the 27,965 households based on the 2000 Census, 17,959 or 64.22% are rent-free with
consent of owner and 888 or 3.18% are either renting or occupying the land for free without the consent
of the landowner, thus having no security of tenure. 7,268 or 25.99% are owned or being amortized
while the remaining 6.61% are either not reported or classified.
Table 19 shows the Inventory of Residential Subdivisions. The recorded data is only from year
1995 to the present with issued permits from the Local Government Unit. Majority of these residential
subdivisions are located in urban barangays with 70.59%, while 29.41% in rural.

Table 19
INVENTORY OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS, 2010
Area No. Of
Name of Subdivision/Condominium Classification Barangay
(hectares) lots/units
Villa Cristeta Subd. Phase 1 BP 220 Brgy. Ma-ao 4.8964 288
Villa Cristeta Subd. Phase 2 BP 220 Brgy. Ma-ao 4.2286 241
Villa Cristeta Subd. Phase 2 Extension BP 220 Brgy. Ma-ao 0.7714 41
Villa Cristeta Subd. Phase 3 BP220 Brgy. Sampinit 3.0112 128
San Esteban Village Phase 1 BP220 Bgry. Lag-asan 3 200
San Esteban Village Phase 4-Area I BP220 Bgry. Lag-asan 10 617
San Esteban Village Phase 4-Area II BP 220 Brgy. Lag-asan 10 600
Marina Bay Subd. BP220 Bgry. Lag-asan
Southbay Subd BP220 Brgy. Sampinit 8.8744 30
Villarosa Heights (Dulao) BP220 Bgry. Dulao
Rose Ville Subd. BP220 Brgy. DJA 2.6638
B-M Village BP 220 Brgy. Dulao 19.1698 444
Purok Pag-asa Community Dev't.
BP220 Brgy. Ma-ao 1.5957 107
Corp.
Vistra BP 220 Brgy. Ma-ao 0.4976 43
Brgy.
Twin City Subd. BP 220 25.6649 1,475
Calumangan
Source: CPDO
Bago City is maintaining twenty three (23) relocation areas. They are scattered in the different
barangays and can accommodate Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Six (2,436) families. To date, some
one thousand nine hundred eighty eight (1,988) families occupy the entire area. While the City
Government has its resettlement areas, private institution like Carmela Valley has also their own. Their
relocation site is located in Barangay Lag-asan with an area of seven (7) hectares and accommodated
some 600 squatter families.
Table 20
RESETTLEMENT AREAS, 2010
No. Of No. of Res.

Barangay Land Ownership
Families Lots/Housing Units
Purok Esmeralda Res. Site City of Bago 149 149
BLISS Site City of Bago 156 156
Purok Limbo Res. Site (Lot 200) City of Bago 142 142
Purok Limbo Res. Site (Lot 132) City of Bago 112 112

Purok BSB Res. Site City of Bago 25 25
Purok Balinghoy Res. Site City of Bago 44 44
Purok Rosas Pandan Res. Site City of Bago 236 236
Bagroy Res. Site City of Bago 159 159
Pacol Res. Site City of Bago 55 154
Taloc Res. Site City of Bago 76 201
Calumangan Res. Site Phase 1 City of Bago 163 163
Calumangan Res. Site Phase 2 City of Bago 79 82
Abuanan Res. Site City of Bago 75 75
Tabunan Res. Site City of Bago 185 185
Purok Anahaw Res. Site City of Bago 30 30
Mailum Res. Site City of Bago 37 60
Atipuluan Res. Site City of Bago 104 104
MASBEL LOT 64 Res. Site City of Bago 71 71
Teacher's Village City of Bago 88 88
Napoles Res. Site City of Bago 0 160
Sagasa Res. Site City of Bago 15 15
Purok Limbo Res. Site (Lot 127-D) City of Bago 9 9
Purok Limbo (Javelosa) City of Bago 1 16
Carmela Valley Agri.
Carmela Valley Reloc. Site 600 600
Corp.
Total 3,036
Source: CPDO
Protective Services Facilities
The Philippine National Police of Bago City has a total force of 76 policemen who handles the
daily peace and order situation of the city and 15 fire services personnel to serve the populace. The
Headquarter is located in Barangay Lag-asan within the Social Justice Complex. For more effective
response time in case of emergency, one sub-station was also established to serve the upper barangays
which is located at Barangay Ma-ao Public Market assigned policemen.
This force is being augmented by barangay bantay brigade (4B) organized in the 24 barangays to
help maintain peace and order in their respective barangays and Market Vendors and Police Against
Crime Operatives (MVP-ACO) among others.

Table 21
PROTECTIVE SERVICES FACILITIES
Facilities Number Number of Personnel

Police Headquarters (PNP) 1 76
Fire Station (BFP) 1 15
Jail (BJMP) 1 16
Source: BCPO, BFP, BJMP, 2012
Recreation and Sports Facilities
The City of Bago has proven its excellence in the field of boxing. The local government
renovated a gymnasium dedicated to this particular sport. It can accommodate 2,000 spectators who
can, at anytime, enjoy watching boxing competitions. It is through boxing wherein the city was placed in
the limelight of national prominence when several boys from this city consistently won in national and
international boxing tournaments.
A sports center located in Barangay Balingasag intended as the venue of spots and recreational
activities is also being maintained by the city. The center is equipped with a track oval, tennis courts,
basketball courts, volleyball courts, baseball diamond, football field, swimming pool and archery range.
The Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center (MYTMCCC), an 8,000-seat
capacity coliseum stands as a fitting memorial to the indefatigable leadership of the former Mayor
Manuel Y. Torres and his resolution to consider sports as one of his flagship program. This coliseum has
become the venue of local and national sports and cultural activities and competitions.
Power, Water and Communication Network
Table 22 shows that 16,484 (2012) electrical connections are being served by Central Negros
Electric Cooperative or 47.42% of the total households. This figure is only based on the approved
electrical permit with individual electric meter.
From the data provided by the City Health Office, household with electrical connections total
32,324 or 92.99%. This number includes households who tap neighboring houses for their electrical

connections. These are considered as improper connections as there is a risk of fire and frequent power
fluctuations/interruptions due to system overloading.
Bago City Water District provides water for domestic and commercial use within its area of
coverage. The water district provides water to seven (7) barangays. In December 2012, the list of
consumers reached 4,609 households. Other barangays not covered by the water district establish their
own level III water system. These include Calumangan, Tabunan, Dulao, Abuanan, Atipuluan, Don Jorge
Araneta, Binubuhan, Bacong, Alianza, Bagroy, Pacol and Malingin. Most of the households who are not
covered by the above-cited facility are still dependent on Level 1 (deep well) water source and in
mountainous barangays on spring water. See Table 22 below.
Table 22
POWER AND WATER
Source Barangays Served Households Served

CENECO 24 barangays 16,484 (Nov. 2012)
Brgys. Poblacion, Lag-asan,
BACIWAD Balingasag, Napoles, Ma-ao, Sampinit 4,609 (Dec. 2012)
& Calumangan
Level I Calumangan, Tabunan, Dulao, 8,641
Level II Abuanan, Atipuluan, Don Jorge 451
Araneta, Binubuhan, Bacong, Alianza,
Level III 16,270
Bagroy, Pacol and Malingin
Source: CENECO, BACIWAD, CHO, 2012
The rapid changes in technology and the advent of wireless communication services that
reaches far-flung areas have overtaken the use of telephone lines. Nowadays, majority of the populace
use cellular phones to contact someone anywhere in the country or even abroad. However, the service
of Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) in the city proper is still available in residential,
commercial and even government offices.
To date, twenty five (25) cell sites have been constructed in the different barangays of the city,
such as Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, etc. These companies provide wireless communication
services to a large number of subscribers especially to those not reached by telephone lines.
There is 1 local cable company operating in the City and 3 postal and parcel services namely:
LBC, RCPI and Western Union.

Table 23
COMMUNICATION NETWORK FACILITIES
Type/Services Company
Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT)
INNOVE (Globelines)
Telephone (Landline & Mobile)
Smart/Globe/Sun
Government Two-Way Radio System
Cable Television Bago City Cable Television, Inc.
Philippine Postal Services
Postal and Parcel Services LBC
Western Union
Source: CPDO, 2012
Waste Management
As per record, there are about 40 agri-industrial and light to heavy industries operating in the
City which are monitored and evaluated as compliant to pollution control standards thus providing
better air quality with the absence of smog, odor and noise in locality. The industrial wastes consist of
rice hulls from ricemills, saw dust, and mudpress and baggas from sugar mills. These wastes are use as
organic material in farming among others.
Despite existence of big industrial plants such as alcohol plant, sugarmills and ricemills, the City
has not recorded any major pollution issues which can be attributed mainly to a better pollution control
measures implemented by these industries. Despite thereof, the City Government has been active in
safeguarding its environment from unlawful practices that will endanger and protect the environment
from further degradation.
The City has two (2) garbage compactors, two (2) big garbage dump trucks and three (3) mini
dump trucks manned by thirty garbage collectors under the supervision of the General Services Office.
The trucks are collecting garbage daily from garbage bins located along the streets, public markets,
institutions, offices, and the households. Likewise, the City has three (3) mechanical shredders, one Eco-
Center, twenty four Material Recovery Facilities in the barangays, with their respective collection system
for biodegradable and recyclable wastes like pedicabs and mini dump trucks. The City also maintains a
HDPE-lined sanitary landfill in Brgy. Ma-ao.

To ensure that there is no uncollected garbage in the City, particularly in areas along major
roads and thoroughfare, the City implements Oplan Limpyo which designates the Eco Enforcers as the
sweepers of littered wastes in the streets and major thoroughfares. Usually, in the conduct of
patrolling, the enforcers are riding in pedicab or bicycle with jute sacks where they put their collected
wastes. Hence, a travel along major streets of Bago shows an observable absence of littered wastes and
uncollected garbage.
Further, the City implements a segregated collection and utilizing separate vehicles for the
purpose. In the market and street sweepings and tree clippings, the two blue mini dumptrucks are used
to collect he biodegradable wastes, while, the City Collection vehicles are collecting only the residual
wastes as per route schedule. The urban center is provided with a drainage and sewerage system of
which at least 60% are covered with concrete sidewalks and gutters, while the rest are in open canals.
The liquid wastes are emptied into the creek down to the Sibud Creek and another route to the Bago
River then ultimately to the sea.
The stringent implementation of no segregation, no collection policy has reduced the volume of
waste generated from 20 tons/day (July 2005 survey result on waste analysis characterization) to 10.4
tons/day (May 2009 WAC result). No major health complaints had been recorded that could be traced
purely on the failure of the City Government to collect the wastes.
Despite massive campaign by the local government on proper solid waste management, there
are still areas in the City, particularly those along the Bago River that illegally dispose of their wastes in
the river. Also, backyard poultry raisers usually drain their wastes into the river, including their domestic
and night wastes.
Table 24
WASTE AVERAGE SURVEY
Vol. of Waste
Type of Waste 2005 Data Weight In Percentage Vol.Cu.M
Collected
Biodegradable 10,816 6,566 64.6 26.6 194gms/cap/day
Recyclable 3,986 319 3.14 5.3 9.42gms/cap/day
Residual 5,308 3,264 32.16 17.66 96.48gms/cap/day
Total Per Day 20,656 10,149 49.6
Source: WACS, 2005 Note: Per Capita (National Average)=3kg/person/day

The Economic Structure
Economic Base
As a community, Bago is basically an agricultural city. It has a typically physiography and climate
endowed with fertile volcanic soil and evenly distributed alluvial plains defined in the SAFDZ areas. The
city is seldom traversed by tropical typhoons, which makes it suitable to a year-round production of
agricultural crops as well as breeding of fowls and animals.
With the advent of industrialization, large industries such as PNOC-EDC, DBI and Philippine
Beverages as well as small enterprises that have sprouted in the countryside has changed the economic
landscape of the City to agro-industrial. See Table 25 below.
Table 25
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
2010 2011 2012

Industry No. of No. of No. of
% % %
Establishments Establishments Establishments
Agriculture &
151 12.33 168 7.52 130 11.43
Fishery
Manufacturing 265 21.63 290 12.98 247 21.72
Construction 65 5.31 81 3.62 82 7.21
Electricity, Gas &
3 0.24 28 1.25 26 2.29
Water
Communication 3 0.24 3 0.13 3 0.26
Trade 6 0.49 10 0.45 13 1.14
Finance 18 1.47 21 0.94 17 1.50
Real Estate 4 0.33 6 0.27 12 1.06
Tourism 4 0.33 4 0.18 40 3.52
Others
(Retailers/Sari-
706 57.63 1,624 72.66 567 49.87
Sari
Stores/Vendors
Total 1,225 100 2,235 100 1,137 100
Source: Business Permits and Licenses Office
Most of the commercial activities in the city are concentrated in the convenience of goods
market (Retailers/Sari-Sari Stores/Vendors) ranging from 50-70% of the major industries. 10-20%
engaged in manufacturing business while 7-12% in Agriculture and Fishery.
Development Constraints: Priority Issues and Concerns
The need to provide adequate support facilities and infrastructures to agriculture sector.
The large agricultural and irrigated lands identified Bago City as the food growth center under
the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP). Of the total 46,136.34 hectares of
agricultural lands in 2012, 24,077.07 has. or 52.19% is planted to palay. Based on the report of the City
Agriculturist Office, palay production is 106,081.39 MT in 2010, 87,791.39 in 2011 and 109,220.594 in
2012. This results to an average of 101,031.12 MT in 3 years. Due to high prices of farm inputs and low
prices of palay during harvest, there is still insufficiency of income of farmers to finance its cropping
activity.
The need to promote historical sites, indigenous local culture and traditions, and improve tourism sites
and facilities.
Bago City is blessed with natural and man-made attractions. These includes; Mt. Kanlaon
Natural Park, Kipot Twin Falls, Bagacay Falls, Asaw-Asaw Falls, Gen. Juan Araneta Monument, Historical
Marker on the 1898 Declaration of Canton De Negros, Rafael Salas Park and Nature Center, Historical
Structure of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Buenos Aires Mountain Resort, Balay ni Tan
Juan, The Quiet Place Farm Resort, Humberto’s Farm Resort, El Viento Beach Resort, Pataan Falls Mt.
Resort, Tinago Falls, The Lord’s Prayer Mountain, Spring Water Resort, Camp Humayan and Bantayan
Park. These attractions made the city an emerging tourism destination of the province to foreign and
local tourist. This is supported by an increase in tourist arrivals in 2008 and 2010. Also, the hospitability
of Bagonhons and importance they give to their history and culture makes Bago City distinct from other
LGUs.
The need to improve the resource base of agricultural products and make it attractive to investors that
are interested to engage in agri-business and agricultural enterprises.
Bago City has started to situate itself in the global market for mascuvado sugar and handicrafts.
These export quality products are agricultural-based resources which the large agricultural land in Bago
City could adequately provide. Similarly, other agricultural–based products could also find its way

globally if there are support from the government in marketing and financing for these agricultural
products.
The need to increase local revenue to finance the city’s operation.
The City Government has an approved Investment Incentive Code to give tax incentives to
investors. It also had a computerized system for the collection of local taxes as its ICT project based on
the updated Revenue Code. These are considered as the development strengths of the city, but present
internal revenue allotment share and local taxes are not enough to support the city’s operations and
development projects.
The need to enhance local government competence.
The capability of the local government to implement development interventions that aim to
promote local economic growth, facilitate investments, and reduce poverty incidence anchors on the
competence of the local leaders and managers. There is a need to enhance the capability of the
members of the local bureaucracy in order to institutionalize the present development programs for it
to sustain through change in local and national leadership.
Comparative Advantage and Competitive Edge
Negros Occidental is primarily an agricultural province with 67% of its 792,607 hectares land
area is devoted to agriculture. Bago City’s total agricultural land of 35.955.8022 hectares comprises
4.54% of the agricultural land in Negros Occidental and 2.70% of the Region VI’s agricultural land.
Irrigation is a very important input to rice farming. The recently completed Bago River Irrigation
System Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (BRISRIP) has improved the water distribution to the
12,777 hectares of riceland and 500 hectares of sugarcane land. This project has increased to 97% the
area that is actually served with irrigation water by NIA-BRIS from the previous 6,482.57 hectares to
8,518.75 hectares.

Bago City has started to situate itself among the places in the country that produce export
quality food products and handicrafts. Alter-Trade Muscovado Sugar and Tumandok Handicrafts are the
products from Bago City that found its way to markets in Asia, Europe, and USA. These are products
where its raw materials come from agricultural-based resources which the large agricultural land in Bago
City could adequately provide.
Over the last 20 years, Bago City was predominantly been an agricultural city. In recent years,
however, the local economic landscape has changed with the establishment of several manufacturing
enterprises in the city. A few of these manufacturers are the La Tondeña Distillery and Viva Mineral
Water. The presence of this alcohol distillery plant and spring water plant in areas classified for
industrial use enhances the viability of the areas identified for the future establishment of industries.
Moreover, Bago City can support Bacolod City by providing land for new investments and the
attractiveness of the city as an investor-friendly LGU is further boosted through the enactment of the
Investment Incentive Code, streamlined business and licenses approval, and reasonable cost of land.
The yearly increase in tourist arrivals to the natural and man-made tourism destinations in the city
established the fact that Bago City is one of the emerging tourist destinations in the Province of Negros
Occidental. With the establishment of other LGUs of their own local attraction, there is a need for Bago
City to find it niche in the highly-competitive tourism market.
Bago City is being traversed by one of the largest rivers in Negros Occidental, the Bago River.
This river is not only the main source of water for irrigation by the National Irrigation Administration
(Bago River Irrigation System), but Bago River and its tributaries are major sources of sand and gravel.
These alluvial deposits are viable source of sand and gravel that are the essential materials in the
construction industry where investors in real estate also started to come in which resulted in the
proliferation of sand, gravel and rock crushing business. These proceeds of the tax on sand, gravel, and
other quarry resources are also the major source or revenues of the province, city, and barangay where
these quarry are operating.
Likewise, the city’s proximity to Bacolod, the capital of the province, had a direct bearing on
Bago’s economic progress over the last decade.

Functional Role of the City
Agro-industrial center of the province.
Bago City has the largest area, comprising 54%, among the local government units in the 4th
District of Occidental Negros, which is composed of one city and four municipalities. Because of its
strategic location in the province, Bago City will serve as the production and trading center and will act
as the convergence points for goods and services to and from the neighboring areas. The city can
become the economic growth center for trade, commerce and industry as well as nucleus of processing
for agricultural and resource-based products for four (4) towns and two (2) cities that comprise District
IV.
The provincial government of Negros Occidental has formulated the Provincial Development
and Physical Framework Plan to provide the analytical parameters for the allocation, use and
management of the province’s land and other physical resources. The PDPFP has identified Bago City as
one of the growth centers based on its comparative advantage over the other cities and municipalities.
Bago City was identified as food growth center, growth center for diversification, and ecology and
tourism development zone.
Among the local government units identified as food growth centers only Bago City contains a
large irrigation service area equivalent to 76% of the total irrigated area of the four cities, and it still
have the potential for expansion.
Table 26
POLITICAL LEADERS BY NATURE OF APPOINTMENT AND INCLUSIVE PERIOD SERVED
1945-2013
Name of Political Leader Nature of Appointment Inclusive Period

Hon. Basilio Lopez Appointed 1945-1946
Hon. Humberto V. Javellana Appointed 1947
Hon. Carlos Dreyfus Appointed 1947
Hon. Jose T. Yulo Appointed 1947
Hon. Luis Matti Elected 1948-1951
Hon. Carlos Dreyfus Elected 1951-1955
Hon. Teodoro A. Araneta Elected 1956-1959

Hon. Manuel Y. Torres Elected 1959-1986
Hon. Enrique J. Araneta Appointed OIC 1986-1987
December 1, 1987-January 31,
Hon. Roberto Matti Appointed OIC
1988
Hon. Rosemary Caunca Appointed OIC February 1, 1988
Hon. Manuel Y. Torres Elected February 2, 1988-1998
Hon. Janet E. Torres Elected 1998-2007
Hon. Ramon D. Torres Elected 2007-present
Source: CPDO, 2013

THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Vision
A culture-rich and ecologically-balanced Bago City where wealth is shared by its empowered and
self-reliant citizenry living in an agri-industrial economy under a responsive and accountable
governance.
Mission
“To improve the quality of life of every Bagonhon through sustainable development and good
governance.”
Goals
To pursue sustainable economic growth and development, improve the quality of life of all
Bagonhons focusing on transparency and accountability in local governance.
Objectives
(1) To improve agricultural productivity and marketing;
(2) To provide infrastructure support facilities;
(3) To enhance local governance competence;
(4) To promote local history, culture and tourism sites and attractions.
Development Strategies
(1) Strengthen & sustain agriculture programs to enhance agriculture resources that produces a
stream of income and other benefits which include factors of production, such as land and
technology;
(2) Develop cultural and historical tourism potentials that will boost economic activities and
provide employment and income to the people;
(3) Build local government competence to develop a truly democratic structures and processes
which will enable the majority of the people to participate in the decision making processes for
their benefit and welfare, and ensuring an equal distribution of opportunities, resources and
benefits to both men and women populace;

(4) Enhance human resources capabilities in formulating, implementing, managing, and sustaining
development programs;
(5) Improve support services and infrastructures that focuses on the continuous construction,
rehabilitation, repair/improvement and maintenance of infrastructure facilities in support to
agriculture and delivery of basic services; and
(6) Adopt intermediation approaches to promote agri-enterprises that will provide producers of
export quality products access to markets, financing, technical assistance and services.
Development Concept and Structure Plan
Map 13
CONCEPT MAP

The envisioned development concept or the visual outline or shape of the overall physical and
development framework of the city is presented in the Structure Plan of the City of Bago. The map
depicts how the three elements of the vision – eco-cultural destination, balanced ecology and agri-
industrial economy – can be achieved.
Largely, agricultural lands in the city are irrigated. These lands planted to rice, sugarcane and
other crops are generally located in the central part of the city. While there has initiatives to introduce
modern farming technologies in upland farms, the focus of agricultural development is still on the lands
that have access to irrigation facilities.
Agricultural lands being served by the irrigation system of the National Irrigation Administration
are still considered to be protected agricultural areas. While the areas within the Mt. Kanlaon Natural
Park are designated as strict protection zone. Production zones are situated within Brgy. Tabunan.
Areas surrounding the old sugar mill in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta and Distilleria Bago in
Barangay Taloc were identified as the industrial development zone. Also, geothermal exploration is
undertaken by Energy Development Corporation in Brgy. Mailum.
Tourism zones are located in the upland areas of the city, where there are abundant sources of
fresh water from springs or rivers. Several private land owners have developed their lands into
mountain resorts with swimming and lodging facilities. The presence of well-paved roads makes these
areas accessible to visitors.
As reflected in the Concept Map, there are four growth areas that were identified. The existing
urban areas in Barangays Poblacion, Sampinit, Lag-asan and Balingasag projected to expand as this will
have to accommodate the proliferation of new businesses. The growth centers in Barangay Lag-asan in
the highway boundary with the Municipality of Pulupandan and in Barangay Taloc (boundary with
Bacolod City), is an anticipation of the “spill over” of commercial and industrial activities from these
local government units.
Barangay Ma-ao is already fast transforming into an urban and growth center. This
transformation is due largely to the development of some properties in Ma-ao into residential

subdivision and the increasing population. The availability of public transportation serving the
commuters to and from Bacolod City has led the majority of its residents to choose to settle
permanently in Ma-ao. Increasing number of tourists and visitors patronizing the resorts in the upland
barangays will add to the prospect of the urbanization of Barangay Ma-ao.
Urban expansion will still likely to occur in Barangay Poblacion and the adjacent barangays of
Lag-asan, Balingasag and Sampinit, and Barangay Ma-ao. This trend is the consequence of the
characteristics of a large portion of the lands in Bago City are agriculture and irrigated, which limit the
conversion of these lands to non-agricultural uses.
The proposed major infrastructure projects include road construction, drainage waterway and
riverbank/shore reclamation. The present development undertaken in Bantayan Park in Barangay
Poblacion will be continued. To address the flooding of large areas in Barangays Sampinit and
Balingasag, a major drainage channel is proposed be constructed in Barangay Napoles to divert excess
runoffs in Sibud Creek to Bago River. Barangay Ma-ao, considered as urban and growth center, is now
challenged by congestion of motor vehicles. A by-pass road is proposed to be constructed that will
provide vehicles going to/coming from Barangays Bacong, Ilijan, Mailum and Binubuhan with alternative
road during peak hours.
The different barangays were already linked with well-paved and well-maintained roads. This
road system is expected to further enhance the probability of the desired development of the identified
growth areas. These road networks even provide ease of access to adjacent local government units of
La Carlota City and the Municipality of Murcia which will boost trading of products among the farmers
and producers.

The Land Use Plan
1.0 Existing General Land Use
Bago City is a 20-30 minute ride from Bacolod City by a private car. Public utility vehicles abound
in this first stop-over going south of the capital. All roads leading to all barangays in the city are
cemented. It has a total land area of 40,120 hectares with a population of 159,933 based on the 2007
census. It has a population density is 398 persons per square kilometer.
Table 27
EXISTING GENERAL LAND USE
2000-2010
Area % to Total
Classification
(Hectares) Land Area
1 Residential 1,465.0469 3.65
2 Commercial 443.8881 1.11
3 Institutional 122.3883 0.31
4 Parks & Open Space/Recreational 95.4937 0.24
5 Cemetery 12.6034 0.03
6 Aquaculture 32.7630 0.08
7 Sanitary Landfill 8.0000 0.02
8 Agro-Industrial 168.3598 0.42
9 Tourism 22.1052 0.06
10 Industrial 1,019.8403 2.54
11 Agricultural 35,955.8022 89.62
12 Infrastructure & Utilities 665.3104 1.66
13 Socialized Housing Zone 108.3987 0.27
Total Land Area 40,120.0000 100
Forest Area 3,651.7150

Figure 3
EXISTING GENERAL LAND USE
2000-2010
Residential
2% 4%
1% Commercial
3% Institutional
Parks & Open Space/Recreational
Cemetery
Aquaculture
Sanitary Landfill
Agro-Industrial
90%
Tourism
Industrial
Agricultural
Infrastructure & Utilities
Socialized Housing Zone
1.1 Agriculture
Based on the existing land use, the city has a total agricultural area of 35,955.8022
hectares or 89.62% of the total land area intended for agriculture. It is scattered in the 24
barangays with sugarcane and palay as its major agricultural crops.
Most of these areas are classified as lands under SAFDZ or Strategic Agricultural and
Fisheries Development Zone, under RA 8435 (AFMA). These identified areas are potential for
optimal production for agriculture and fisheries. SAFDZ areas are located in 16 Barangays
mostly covered by the National Irrigation Administration. Others are irrigable lands
characterized as alluvial plains and are potentially suited for agriculture.
1.2 Residential
The existing residential area is 1,465.0469 hectares (3.65%). A large area can be found in
Barangays; Poblacion, Lag-asan, Balingasag and Ma-ao.

1.3 Commercial
Commercial area is predominantly concentrated in Barangays Poblacion, Ma-ao, Don

Jorge Araneta and Lag-asan with an area of 443.8881 hectares (0.11%). It is in these areas
where commercial activities are dominantly located.
1.4 Institutional
An area of 122.3883 hectares (0.31%) belongs to schools, churches and government

offices for institutional use. It is located primarily at the center of the barangay.
1.5 Infrastructure
Roads, Highways and other infrastructure projects contribute an area of 665.3104

hectares (1.66%).
1.6 Parks/Recreational Zone
Parks, open spaces for recreational purposes are scattered in the different parts of the
city with an area of 95.4937 hectares (0.24%). Most of these areas are found at the barangay
proper.
1.7 Cemeteries
Cemetery areas are found in Brgys. Poblacion, Sampinit, Ma-ao, Don Jorge Araneta,
Sagasa and Abuanan with a total area of 12.6034 hectares (0.03%).
1.8 Forest
Bago City has a forest land of 3,651.715 hectares considered as forestland. These areas
are located in Barangays Mailum and Ilijan including Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park.
1.9 Aquaculture
Fishponds are located in Barangays Poblacion, Sampinit, Calumangan and Taloc. It

contributes an area of 32.7630 hectares (0.08%).

1.10 Socialized Housing Zone
Socialized Housing Zones are scattered in the different parts of the city. These are areas
where the twenty two (22) existing relocation areas are located presently occupied by the low
income and ejected families and some are affected by natural disasters and calamities. Also,
these are proposed sites for developers participating in socialized housing under UDHA. It
comprises a total area of 108.3987 hectares (0.27%).
1.11 Sanitary Landfill
The existing dumpsite of the city is located in Barangay Ma-ao, approximately 3 kms.
from the barangay proper. It is an 8 hectare property (0.02%) where a portion was converted
into a sanitary landfill conforming to the standards of DENR.
1.12 Industrial
The existing industrial zone of the city is along the National Highway, where existing rice
mills and other industrial projects are located. It has a total area of 1,019.8403 hectares (2.54%).
It started from Barangay Sampinit up to Bago-Bacolod Boundary. The zone also includes
Distilleria Bago Inc., Ma-ao Sugar Central Compound and the area owned by Araneta
Development Corporation in Barangay Malingin.
1.13 Agro-Industrial
A majority of the existing agro-industrial area is located in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta.
Piggery, poultry and other projects in support to food security and agriculture belong to this
area with 168.3598 hectares (0.42%).
1.14 Tourism
Bago City is one of the tourist destinations in the province. Mountain resorts and other
resort areas belong to this category with an area of 22.1052 hectares (0.06%).

2.0 Proposed General Land Use
Table 28
PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE
2013-2023
Area % to Total
Classification
(Hectares) Land Area
1 Residential 1,497.2961 3.73
2 Commercial 441.8570 1.10
3 Institutional 126.1131 0.31
4 Parks & Open Space/Recreational 69.9105 0.17
5 Cemetery 22.8667 0.06
6 Aquaculture 61.2139 0.15
7 Sanitary Landfill 8.0000 0.02
8 Agro-Industrial 326.8665 0.81
9 Tourism 94.2000 0.23
10 Industrial 1,082.7679 2.70
11 Agricultural 35,212.28 87.77
12 Infrastructure & Utilities 822.3994 2.05
13 Socialized Housing Zone 113.4903 0.28
14 Mixed Use 240.7423 0.60
Total Land Area 40,120.0000 100
Forest Area 3,651.7150

Figure 4
PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE
2013-2023
Residential
Commercial
2% 1%
4% Institutional
Parks & Open Space/Recreational
Cemetery
Aquaculture
Sanitary Landfill
88% Agro-Industrial
Tourism
Industrial
Agricultural
Infrastructure & Utilities
Mixed Use
Socialized Housing Zone
2.1 Residential
From the existing residential area of 1,465.0469 hectares, 32.2491 hectares are added
making a total area of 1,497.2961 hectares or 3.73% of the total land area intended for
residential use. These reclassified areas are largely located in Barangays Ma-ao, Balingasag and
Lag-asan. These additional areas are sites for residential subdivisions.
2.2 Commercial
The approval of the City’s Investment Incentive Code is a gateway for the sprawl of
commercial establishments, wherein an area of 441.8570 hectares (1.10%) is intended for
commercial activities. These commercial areas are mainly distributed in Barangays Poblacion,
Ma-ao and Don Jorge Araneta. It includes residential areas along the national highway and city
roads which are converted into commercial use due to improvements introduced.

2.3 Institutional
The existing institutional area is 122.3883 hectares and 3.7249 hectare is added making
it 126.1131 hectares (0.31%). The project in the reclassified area is where the Office of the
District Engineer now stands.
2.4 Infrastructure
Proposed power plant of Lokon Research is included in the proposed area. Also, the
area of Energy Development Corporation is converted from Industrial Use to Infrastructure and
utilities. The proposed area under this category is 822.3994 hectares (2.05%).
2.5 Parks and Recreation Zone
The existing area for Parks, Open Space and recreational zone is 95.4937 hectares. An
area of 25.5832 hectares was being added to agriculture sector due to its suitability, thus
recommending the same to revert back to agricultural uses.
2.6 Cemeteries
The proposed cemetery area is 22.8667 hectares (0.06%). An additional 10.2633

hectares is added due to a proposed memorial park project in Barangay Sampint and a new
cemetery site of 4 hectares in Barangay Napoles per Sangguniang Resolution Number 10-405.
2.7 Agriculture
Part of the existing agricultural area of 35,955.80 hectares will be reclassified into other
uses. This reclassification has a total area of 743.52 hectares resulting to the proposed
agricultural area of 35,212.28 hectares (87.77%).
Other existing Agro-Industrial areas specifically that of semi-cono rice mills were deleted
in the proposed land use map due to the fact that these projects are compatible with the
agricultural zone.

2.8 Forest
The existing forest land of Bago City is 3,651.715 hectares. Reforestation programs are
implemented by DENR thru the different agencies to enhance and protect the remaining forest.
2.9 Aquaculture
From the existing area of 32.7630 hectares, an area 28.4509 hectares are added due to
the recovery of prawn farming in Barangay Lag-asan. The proposed area is 61.2139 hectares
(0.15%).
2.10 Socialized Housing
The Socialized Housing areas are scattered in the different barangays in the city
comprising 113.4903 hectares (0.28%). It is presently occupied by the low-income households
and ejected families and some are affected by natural calamities and disasters.
2.11 Sanitary Landfill
There is no additional area for expansion in the existing dumpsite with an area of 8.0
hectares (0.02%).
2.12 Agro-Industrial
The Agro-industrial projects are scattered in the different parts of the City with an area
of 326.8665 hectares (0.81%). A large area is located in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta intended
for the expansion for a piggery project owned and managed by Jaltas Corporation. Also, dairy
farm project in Barangay Bacong Montilla is being proposed to boost agricultural productivity
and is part of Agro-Industrial Zone.
Other areas proposed for Agri-Industrial projects are in Barangay Alianza and the upper
part of Barangay Ma-ao. These areas are purposely for piggery and poultry projects to boost
supply to the province.

2.13 Industrial
Introduction of other alternative sites for industrial use has been considered due to the
petitions of some land owners for reclassification of their agricultural lands. An area in Barangay
Ma-ao owned by Alco Green will establish an alcohol plant and another site in Barangay Bacong
Montilla with the same project. An additional area of 62.9276 hectares is added to the existing
area making it a total of 1,082.7679 hectares (2.70%).
2.14 Tourism
Buenos Aires Mountain Resort, Kipot Twin Falls and other tourism sites/landmarks are
located in the different parts of city. It has a total area 44.3320 hectares. Other resort areas are
within this zone.
2.15 Mixed Use Zone
In the 2002 CLUP, this area is within the built-up areas. However, proposals were made
to make it feasible and manageable for the implementer to handle zoning regulations with due
consideration with the guidelines of HLURB. The Mixed Use Zone is intended for Residential,
Commercial and Institutional Uses only. It has a total area of 240.7423 hectares (0.60%).
2.16 Overlay Zone (Heritage/Historical Overlay Zone)
An area occupied by Balay ni Tan Juan with an area of 2,000 sq. m.
3.0 Land Classification
Bago City has a total land area of 40,120 hectares based on the latest land area submitted by
NAMRIA. The different existing land uses were deducted from the total area, thus, the current
agricultural area based on the Land Classification Table is 35,955.8022 hectares comprising 89.62 %, and
12.23 % or 4,907.72 hectares were reclassified into other uses. Further reclassification was made to
convert some agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses with an area of 743.52 hectares equivalent to

2.07 % and will be added to the 2002 reclassified areas of 5.91% making it a total of 7.98 %. It is within
the 10% limit for component cities.
With respect to the reclassification limit set forth under RA 7160, the City has still 2.02% or
727.07 hectares of agricultural lands that may be converted to non-agricultural uses. This area will be
utilized whenever there are changes on the development plans and other reasons appropriate for
consideration.
The Water Use Plan
Table 29
WATER USE
2013-2023
Area
Classification % to Total Water Area
(Hectares)
1 Protection Zone
Fishery Reserve
Marine Sanctuary 84.0783 1.22
Mangrove
River and Creek
2 Production Zone
Aquaculture
Fishing
Tourism 6,759.3976 98.36
Saltbed
Fish Corral
Mussels and Oysters
3 Wharf/Navigational Lane 28.4524 0.42
Total Water Area 6,871.9283 100.00

Figure 5
WATER USE
2013-2023
1% 1%
Protection Zone
Production Zone
Navigational Zone
98%
Bago City has a total municipal water area of 6,871.9283 hectares. It is classified into the
different zone and its uses are identified in the Zoning Ordinance. Protection Zone comprises 84.0783
hectares or 1.22%, Production Zone has 6,759.3976 hectares or 98.36% and Navigational Zone with
28.4524 hectares or 0.42% .

Map 14
PROPOSED LAND AND WATER USE MAP
2013-2023
Land and Water Use Policies
Protection
□ areas under strategic agricultural and fisheries and development zones shall be set aside to
ensure ecological integrity and promote food security.
□ prime agricultural lands shall be protected from conversion, which shall include but not limited
to areas under the NPAAAD
□ all irrigated and irrigable lands, all lands developed or possessing the potential for development
of high value crops shall be given full protection from conversion

□ prohibit fishing in any form or to gather seaweeds, sand, rocks, coral or anything within the
habitat for breeding and culture of marine resources (Marine Sanctuary)
□ in the marine habitat outside of the marine protected areas but within traditional fishing area,
destructive fishing methods and uses are prohibited
□ areas vegetated with mangrove species shall be preserved for mangrove production and shall
not be converted to other uses
□ areas classified as mangrove and still suitable for use as such, or due to environmental
conditions need to be preserved as mangrove, but is devoid of mangrove stands shall not be
converted to other uses
Production
□ indigenous energy resource exploration, development, production, utilization, and distribution
shall be subject to the appropriate requirements and processes of the Philippine Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) system
□ in the marine habitat outside of the marine protected areas but within traditional fishing area,
traditional fishing methods will be permitted.
□ areas which meet all accepted criteria on elevation, soil type, soil depth, topography, supply for
successful fishpond development, and are not identified as mangrove protected areas, may be
utilized for aquaculture purposes
□ formulate guidelines and legislation for the implementation of integrated coastal zone
management
□ institutionalize development and protection of mangrove resources through a community-based
approach.
□ exclude from disposition reserve foreshore areas that are critical for recreation/ tourism
purposes and other public uses.
□ develop a multi-hazard mitigation and protection plan for natural coastal hazards, with priority
on the maximum reduction in threat to life, structures, and economic production
□ formulate and strictly implement mining laws, and reforesting denuded watersheds to reduce
river and coastal erosion
□ require geological, hydro-meteorological, and structural engineering evaluation as part of the
environmental impact assessment prior to coastal development

□ promote awareness about climate change impacts on coastal zone systems such as erosion, sea
level rise, flooding risks and storm/earthquake standard building codes.
□ require existing foreshore leases or shore land occupants to respect public rights to the
foreshore and shore lands (particularly the beaches)
□ regulate the use of existing structures on the shore lands and foreshore authorized under
previous Foreshore Lease Contracts,; discouraging renewal of the terms of their occupation and
preventing public dangers or inconveniences.
□ areas which are neither sub-classified as mangrove, fisherfolk settlement nor fishpond may be
devoted to recreational or tourism purposes
□ areas which are considered as traditional fishing grounds shall be used primarily for such
purpose
Settlements
□ the development of settlements shall be guided by existing laws, ordinances, and issuances.
□ socialized housing and settlement areas shall be established only on alienable and disposable
lands.
□ existing housing or residential developments, within geo-hazard areas may be allowed provided
that mitigating and/or protective measures are adopted to address the potential danger or risk
to lives and property within such settlement.
□ areas accessible to the sea and identified for fisherfolk settlement and housing shall be allocated
to traditional fisherfolk who are inhabitants of the coastal communities and members of
legitimate fisherfolk organizations
Infrastructure
□ the provision and implementation of infrastructure projects shall be made compatible with
existing environmental conditions and the physical, whether natural or human-made, and
cultural character of the area.
□ mandatory public consultations pursuant to existing laws and regulations shall be held prior to
the conduct of all infrastructure projects that will necessarily involve dislocation or displacement
of people in the area shall follow the rules on just and humane eviction or demolition under
Section 28 of R. A. No. 7279 or the Urban Development Housing Act (UDHA),
□ areas which have been allocated for small infrastructure needed by fisherfolks shall be allowed
□ provide support mechanisms for the establishment of agri-based enterprises and industries.
Major Development Programs and Projects
Project
Project Title Project Description
Objectives
To improve the
The project involves the construction of new
Improvement of Road road networks
roads and bridges concrete paving of existing
Network and bridges in the
roads, and retrofitting of bridges.
city
To increase
productivity and This project will help farmers increase their
Integrated Agriculture and Fisheries
income of income through fund support and facilities
Development Program
farmers and from the government
fishermen
The project involves the promotion of the
To promote city’s historical and cultural heritage; and
historical and development of tourism sites and its
Tourism Development and
tourism sites; and facilities. Considering Bago City as an
Promotions
develop its emerging tourist destination in the province,
facilities the city should improve its facilities to find its
niche in the tourism industry.
This program will involve the establishment
To provide basic
Rural Basic Services and Facilities of basic services such as potable water supply
services and
Development Program system, electricity, and communications to
facilities
rural and far-flung areas.
To protect
Drainage Systems Improvement and underground The project involves the establishment of a
Wastewater Treatment Facilities resources and centralized waste water treatment facility for
Development Projects bodies of water domestic waste
for contamination
To provide
Comprehensive Socialized Housing security of tenure The project involves land acquisition and
Program to the landless development of socialized housing projects
including facilities
Electronic Governance Project
To improve public
This HRD Program will involve the conduct of
service
in-house training or attendance to training,
Comprehensive HRD Program for LGU capabilities of
seminars and special studies of government
Officials and Employees Officials and
employees with emphasis on tourism,
Employees
agriculture and information technology.
through seminars

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Volume 1

City of Bago | Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013-2023 1

Awards and Citations

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First recorded population is at 23,630 in 1903. As shown on Table 1, Barangay Ma-ao

City of Bago | Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013-2023 3

Brief profile of Bago River Watershed

Location and Features

Lowland Tropical Rainforest

Topography and Land Use Cover Condition

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Soil Types Area Coverage (Hectares) Percent Share

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Average Hygrometer Reading Average Thermometer

DRRM and Climate Change Vulnerability

The City’s topography is characterized by 3,651.71 hectares of forest and 15 kilometers

City of Bago | Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013-2023 14

UPLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s LOWLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s

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UPLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s LOWLAND, Mean 2020s, 2050s

Barangay Vulnerability Assessment per Tool

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Hazards Severity Frequency Extent Duration Manageability Rating

Identification of Risk Areas

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However, results of Geo-hazard Assessment in terms of flood susceptibility reveals that 23

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Barangay Name Remarks/ Recommendations

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Barangays where the Bago River encompasses is highly vulnerable to lahar.

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The summary of hazards is reflected on Table 11 on the next page.

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Mitigation and Adaptation Measures: DRRM and Climate Change Adaptation

DRRM & CCA in Synergy

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Energy and Water Resource Adaptation

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Existing Land Use and Land Use Trends

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Line Route No. of Units Classification %

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Roads by ROAD SURFACE TYPE

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Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth Total

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% to total Length Width No. of

Social Services Facilities/Utilities/Amenities

Level Classification Number

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Health Facilities Number