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CHAPTER
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Transportation The National Road

A modern transportation system includes all forms of transportation necessary and available to the city of The national highway, at present, generally act as the “backbone” of the city’s major streets. It provides the
Calbayog in order to provide the most efficient, effective, economical and safe movement, use and exchange of access to the different land uses like residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, public and semi-public
goods, services and people. areas. Along the highways/major thoroughfares are stores and other establishments providing economic
activities and services. This is what we called “ribbon-like development”.
The local, transportation system needs to relate or integrate with the provincial, regional and national
transportation systems. In this case, all forms of transportation do not necessarily to be “in the city” but also Most of the national roads are paved and are either made up of concrete or asphalt. The total road length of
to the most direct and time saving connections possible to the outside world. national road is 124.434 km.. Concreted (PCCP) pavement is 118.095 km., which is 94.9 percent of the
total. Asphalted (bituminous) pavements, meanwhile, have 1.696 km. length, equivalent to 1.36 percent of
Land Transportation the total. Only approximately 4.643 kms. are considered unpaved roads.

No form of transportation is more important than that of the land transportation to the city of Calbayog. The City Roads
Through the use of buses, trucks, jeepneys, multi-cabs, automobiles, tricycles, pedicabs, motorcycles and even
trisikads, people and goods coming in and out of Calbayog City will be easily transported to any point in The total road length of city roads is 157.25 kms.. Concreted roads corner 36 percent of the total road length.
Samar and other regions and vice-versa. Earth filled and gravel roads, follow as close second and third, with 30 percent and 29 percent, respectively.
Most of the concreted roads are traversing the city’s CBD while earth filled roads dominate the CBD’s
Since it is inevitable that the economy of Calbayog City will depend so much with adequate highway, street peripheral areas.
and road network (considering that Calbayog’s direct access to the Maharlika Highway give the city avenues to
any point in Samar, Region 8, Luzon and Mindanao), development of transportation system will surely trickle Figure 11.1
down to the economy of Calbayog City. Inventory of City Roads
Calbayog City

The overall road system in Calbayog City generally breaks down into the following:
30% Concrete
36%
Concrete (half lane)
1. National/Highways Gravel
2. Provincial Roads 1% Gravel (half lane)
3. City Streets 29% 4% Earthfill

4. Barangay Roads
5. Neighborhood or sub-division roads
Source of Basic Data: CEO

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Table 11.1
Inventory of National Roads
Calbayog City

KM ROADS KM PAVEMENT BRIDGES

CROSS/ ROAD- WITH
INVENTORY BITU- CON- BITU- CON- UNPAVED DROP LATERAL BOX SIDES TRAFFIC CON- CONCRETE WATER
ITEM UNPAVED MINOUS CRETE TOTAL MINOUS CRETE TOTAL SHOULDER DITCHES INLETS DRAINAGE CULVERT STRCTRES FERRIES SIGNS GUARDAIL STEEL CRETE BAILEY TIMBERTOTAL TOTAL DECKS WAYS
CL CL CL CL LN LN LN KM KM NO NO NO NO - NO NO LM LM LM LM NO LM LM LM

A. MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY
1 Caglanipao- Malajog
Km. 690 + 376- Km. 718 +185 27.157 27.157 54.314 54.314 54.314 21.548 58 87 11 15 - 51 596 632.3 19.6 - - 12.000 651.9 651.9 172
2 Malajog- Lonoy
km. 718 + 185 - km. 724 + 307 5.924 5.924 11.848 11.848 11.848 4.979 32 12 - 19 - 22 107 198.29 - - 3 198.29 198.29 34.7
3 Calbayog North Road
km. 724 + 307- km.732 + 862 8.365 8.365 16.73 16.73 16.73 3.712 20 23 - 32 - 18 218 124.7 65 - - 3 189.7 189.7 72
4 Calbayog South Road
km. 732 + 862- km. 738 + 829 5.914 5.914 11.828 11.828 11.828 3.25 12 12 6 20 - 11 144 40.94 12 - - 4 52.94 52.94 69
5 Catbalogan North Road
km. 738 + 829- km. 786 + 000 1.696 44.765 46.461 3.392 89.53 92.922 92.922 29.865 64 145 18 50 - 216 919 469.87 240 - - 13 709.87 709.87 -
B. GOMEZ ST. & EXTENSION
km. 0 + 000- km. 0 + 700 0.7 0.7 1.4 1.4 1.4 0.64 11 3 - - - 16 - - - - - - - - -
C. NAVARRO STREET
km. 0 + 000- km. 0 + 500 0.465 0.465 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.2 5 5 - - - 14 - - 35 - - 1 35 35 22.7
D. RUEDA STREET
km. 0 + 000 - km. 0 + 200 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 4 4 - - - 9 - - - - - - - - -
E. CALBAYOG OLD NAT'L RD.
PASSING THRU BRGY. TRINIDAD
km. 725 + 495- km. 727 + 550 2.055 2.055 4.11 4.11 4.11 1.2 7 6 - - - 7 - - - - - - - - -
F. J. LUNA STREET
km. 072 + 800- km. 073 + 800 1 1 2 2 2 0.083 3 1 - - - 4 - - - - - - - - -
G. J.P RIZAL STREET
km. 0 + 000- km. 0 + 300 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.6 - - 2 - - - 4 - - - - - - - - -
H. DIMAKILING STREET
km. 0 + 200- km. 0 + 300 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 - 2 2 - - - 2 - - - - - - - - -
I. STA. MARGARITA OLD ROUTE
km. 763 + 220- km. 769 + 743 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.444 0.444 0.444 4 2 - 2 - 1 - - - - - - - - -
J. GANDARA OLD ROUTE
km. 763 + 220- km. 763 = 705 0.485 0.485 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.2 4 4 - 2 - - - - - - - - - - -
K. SAN JORGE OLD ROUTE
km. 769 + 228- km. 769 + 7643 0.515 0.515 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03 4 3 - 2 - - - - - - - - - - -
L. CALBAYOG CATARMAN ROAD
Km. 809 + 554 - Km. 784 + 756 4.643 19.928 24.571 39.856 39.856 39.856 7.97 142 84 3 66 115 386 227.1 - - 10 227.1 227.1 35.4

GRAND TOTAL 4.643 1.696 118.095 124.434 3.392 236.190 239.582 239.582 75.321 372.0 395.0 38 206.0 0 490.00 2,370.00 1,466.10 598.7 0 0 46 2,064.80 2,064.80 405.8
Source: DPWH

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Table 11.2 Table 11.3
Inventory of Barangay Roads Bus, Jeepney and Parking Facilities
ROAD SURFACE
Facilities Present
ROAD NAME LENGTH WIDTH CONCRETE ASPHALT GRAVEL EARTHFILL
(KM) (M) LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH Barangay Terminal Facilities Parking Facilities
%
(KM) % (KM) % (KM) % (KM) Capacity Condition Capacity Condition
A. CALBAYOG DISTRICT Capoocan, Calbayog City
Calbayog (Sta. 0.000- Cajurao Cor. 1.1 4.0 1.1 100
ROUTE: 3:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M Good/ Manageable - -
Gomez St.)-Hamorawon
Calbayog - Nijaga 2.0 4.0 2.0 100 Calbayog- Tacloban 6 Buses at a time
Calbayog - Guin-on 3.8 4.0 3.8 100 NOTE: 53 Units plying 30 mins. interval
Calbayog - Tabawan 5.8 4.0 5.8 100 the route. dispatching period
Calbayog - Victory 7.1 4.0 7.1 100
Calbayog - Giragaan 8.6 4.0 8.6 100 Calbayog- Catbalogan 4:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M Good/ Manageable - -
Calbayog - Migara Proper 10.8 4.0 10.8 100
NOTE: 62 units plying 6 Jeepneys at 15 mins.
Migara (Junction) - San. Jose - 22.3 4.0 1.5 6.5 3.26 14.6 17.45 78.1
Himalandrog *0.17 0.8
the route. dispatching period
Tanval (Junction) - Canjumadac 1.6 4.0 1.6 100
San. Jose(Tagontong)-Esperanza 2.9 4.0 2.86 100 Calbayog- Gandara 5:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M Good/ Manageable 20 Multicabs Good/ Manageable
San. Jose(Junction) - Langoyon 2.1 4.0 2.14 100 NOTE: 60 units plying 4 Multicabs at a time at at a time
Migara (Junction)-Lapaz- 17.6 4.0 0.2 1.0 1.6 9.1 15.76 89.6 the route. 15 mins. interval
Patong-Helino *0.043 0.2
dispatching period
Lapaz-Osmeñsa 1.1 4.0 1.1 100
Heragaan-Panonogon 1.7 4.0 1.22 71.8 0.48 28.2
Tabawan (Junction)-Looc-Hamautan 6.4 4.0 0.6 10.0 2.83 44.2 1.11 17.4 Calbayog- Catarman 2 Buses or Jeepneys at Good/ Manageable 5 Jeepneys Good/ Manageable
*1.82 28.4 NOTE: 2 unit of bus and a time at 30 mins. at a time
Looc-Saputan 2.1 4.0 *0.20 9.5 1.6 76.2 0.3 14.3 24 units of jeepney interval
Guinbaoyan Norte-Sur-Tapae 3.3 4.0 1.4 43.6 0.51 15.5
plying the route. dispatching period
*1.34 40.9
Guin-on-Maybog-Gabay-Maysalong 4.7 4.0 *0.42 9.0 1 20.6 3.28 70.4
Guin-on-Cagboborac-Rizal T- 4.4 4.0 2.7 61.2 0.94 21.3 Calbayog- Allen 3 Jeepneys at a time Good/ Manageable 10 Jeepneys Good/ Manageable
East Awang *0.77 17.5 NOTE: 79 units of at 15 mins. interval at a time.
Calbayog-Dagum-Cacaransan 4.3 4.0 1.1 24.7 3.2 75.3 jeepney playing the route. dispatching period
Samelco(Junction)-Naga-Cogon 3.1 4.0 2.6 85.4 0.12 3.9
*0.33 10.7
San Policarpo-Gadgaran-Navarro 7.0 4.0 1.3 19.0 4.72
Calbayog- Peña/ Malajog 8 Multicabs at a time at Good/ Manageable 12 Multicabs Good/ Manageable
-Acedillo *0.92 13.2 NOTE: 73 units plying 15 mins. interval at a time.
Navarro-Kili-kili 0.3 4.0 0.1 4.7 2.83 95.3 the route. dispatching period
Begaho-Limarayon-Kili-kili 4.2 4.0 2.1 50.1 2.07 49.9
TOTAL 128.08 24.96 Calbayog- Lope de Vega 3 Jeepneys at a time Good/ Manageable 2 Jeepneys Good/ Manageable
B. OQUENDO-TINAMBACAN DISTRICT
NOTE: 9 units plying at one (1) hr.interval at a time.
Oquendo-Pilar-RoxasII 19.40 4.0 19.40 1.00
Roxas I (Junction)-Bayo 3.00 4.0 3.00 1.00 the route. dispatching period
Sinidman-Libertad 3.51 4.0 1.35 33.5 2.16 61.5
Cabacungan-Panoypoy 2.98 4.0 0.76 25.5 2.22 74.5 Calbayog- Tarabucan 1 Jeepney at a time at Good/ Manageable 5 Jeepneys Good/ Manageable
Panoypoy(Junction)-Dinabongan 0.80 4.0 0.8 100 NOTE: 17 units plying 1 hr. interval at a time.
Tarabucan(Junction)-San Rufino 2.35 4.0 1.44 61.3 0.91 38.7
the route. dispatching period
Tarabucan-Obo-ob-Lapaan-
De Victoria-San Isidro 4.56 4.0 1.25 27.4 1.46 32 1.85 40.6
Amampacang -Lungsob 8.28 4.0 8.28 100 Calbayog- Pilar 1 Jeepney at a time at Good/ Manageable 5 Jeepneys Good/ Manageable
Mabini II - Catabunan 1.74 4.0 1.74 100 NOTE: 18 units plying one and half hour at a time.
Amampacang-Tomaligues-Salhag 2.31 4.0 2.31 1.00 the route. interval
Tinambacan(Junction) -Bante 1.00 4.0 1.00 1.00 dispatching period
Malajog-Danao I 1.75 4.0 1.75 1.00
Tinaplacan - Bangon Falls 3.21 4.0 0.07 2.2 3.14 97.8
Calbayog- Panoypoy 4 Multicabs at a time at Good/ Manageable
National Highway (Brgy. Bante) -
Sitio Subok 1.60 4.0 1.1 68.8 0.5 31.2 NOTE: 4 units plying 1 hr. interval
TOTAL 56.49 21.81 the route. dispatching period.
GRAND TOTAL 184.57 91.1 46.77 49.37

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The Barangay Roads Bus Terminal

Table 10.2 shows the Inventory of Barangay Roads in the City. There are a total of 180.43 kms. barangay The present Calbayog City Bus Terminal is presently inadequate to accommodate numerous buses, jeepneys,
roads. The concreted (PCCP) roads are comprised of 91.1 kms. road length, which is 51percent of the total. and multi-cabs plying different destinations in and out of Calbayog City boundaries. In fact, at present, it
Gravel roads, meanwhile, are 46.77 kms. length or 25.9 percent of the total. cannot accommodate big buses passing or stopping over Calbayog City.

Transport Facilities To accommodate passenger needs and convenience, these bus companies have their own affiliated stop over
cum terminal facilities situated along the national road. This arrangement however created traffic congestion
Trisikads and pedicabs dominate the land transport in the city, particularly the urban area. From only 235 and inconvenience among passing public and private transportation.
trisikads/pedicabs in 1999, number of units plying the city streets increased to 443 units, which almost double
the number of units in 1999. A of 2002, number of trisikads/pedicabs units increased by 152 units from the Bridges
previous year, 2001. As of 2002, total number of units reached 2,009.
Table 10.4 indicates the name of bridges, type of structure, load capacity, length, width of bridge and other
Jeepneys, mini-buses and buses are servicing the Calbayog-Catbalogan route. Dispatching period of jeepneys relevant data. As indicated most of the bridges in Calbayog City are concreted with average load capacity of
is at 15 minutes interval. The Calbayog-Gandara destination is being serviced by multi-cabs with 15 minutes 15 tons.
dispatching period. Buses and jeepneys are serving the Calbayog-Catarman route while the Calbayog-Allen
route is being serviced by jeepneys and buses.
Traffic Situation
The Calbayog-Tacloban destination is being served by buses. There are at least 6 buses with 30 minutes
interval dispatching period for Calbayog-Tacloban route. These buses are in addition to long trip buses In the absence of traffic counts (Annual Average Daily Traffic – AADF), the traffic capacity ratio (A/C)
passing through Calbayog from Mindanao and Luzon areas. cannot be established. However, field observations revealed that there is already a “built-up” of local traffic
along the national road which passes through the Central Business District (CBD), along Avelino St., vicinity
of the Public Market, the national road leading to Port Area and along Gomez St. leading to the Fish Port.

The volume of traffic in Public Market.

The Calbayog City Bus and Jeepney Terminal.

The National Road passing the CBD.

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Table 11.4 Continuation:
Inventory of Bridges TYPE OF
Length Bridge Capacity STRUCTURE
TYPE OF per Total Width (tons) Permanent
Length Bridge Capacity STRUCTURE NAME OF ROAD NAME OF BRIDGE TYPE NO. Span Length (m) as
per Total Width (tons) Permanent Con-
(m) Type of Posted Steel
crete
NAME OF ROAD NAME OF BRIDGE TYPE NO. Span Length (m) as
Con- Floor Deck
(m) Type of Posted Steel
crete
Floor Deck F) Calbayog- Catarman
A) Calbayog- Allen Road 1 Malajog Bridge CIB 1 10.00 30.00 7.30 /concrete 15 30.0 Rd. 1 Cara Bridge R.C Slab 1 5.00 5.00 7.10 /concrete 15 5.0
(Malajog-Caglanipao 2 Pisong Bridge CIB 1 10.00 30.00 7.30 /concrete 15 30.0 km. 809 + 554 to 2 Begaho Bridge R.C Slab 1 5.00 5.00 7.10 /concrete 15 5.0
Road Section) 3 Binaliw Bridge CIB 5 30.49 152.45 7.30 /concrete 15 152.5 km. 784 + 756 3 Oquendo Bridge RCDG 3 12.00 36.00 7.30 /concrete 15 36.0
km.718 + 185 to 4 Kinawan Bridge CIB 1 16.00 16.00 7.30 /concrete 15 16.0 4 Sinidman Bridge PSC 1 28.00 28.00 7.10 /concrete 15 28.0
km.690 + 376 5 Tanago Bridge CIB 2 22.10 44.20 7.30 /concrete 15 44.2 5 Cagpalale Bridge RCDG 2 15.00 30.00 7.10 /concrete 15 30.0
6 Cagnipa Bridge CIB 2 22.13 44.26 7.30 /concrete 15 44.3 6 Cabacungan Bridge PSC 2 22.75 45.50 7.70 /concrete 15 45.5
7 Peña Bridge CIB/ 2 1-19.47 39.09 7.30 /concrete 15 19.6 19.5 7 Pulid Bridge R.C Slab 1 4.50 4.50 7.70 /concrete 15 4.5
RCDG 1-19.60 15 8 Tarabucan Bridge PSC 2 20.00 40.00 8.50 /concrete 15 40.0
8 Cagmanipis Bridge CIB 2 1-21.50 21.50 7.30 /concrete 15 31.5 9 Capacuhan Bridge PSC 1 18.1 18.10 8.10 /concrete 15 18.1
1-10.00 10.00 10 Casapa Bridge PSC 1 15.00 15.00 8.10 /concrete 15 15.0
9 Malaga Bridge CIB 4 30.49 21.96 7.30 /concrete 15 122.0
10 Bugtong Bridge CIB 2 24.00 48.00 7.30 /concrete 15 48.0 G) Navarro Street 1 Jasmines Bridge RCDG 1 35.00 35.00 7.30 /concrete 15 35.0
11 Manok-manok Bridge CIB 2 19.03 38.06 7.30 /concrete 15 38.1 km. 0 + 000 to
12 Caglanipao Bridge CIB 3 18.80 56.40 7.30 /concrete 15 56.4 km. 0 + 500

Source: DPWH
B) Calbayog-Lonoy- 1 Jibatang Bridge CIB 5 2-18.70 129.95 7.30 /concrete 15 130.0
Tinambacan- Malajog Rd. 3-30.85
km. 724 307 to 2 Tinambacan Bridge CIB 1 25.50 25.50 7.30 /concrete 15 25.5
km. 718 + 185 3 Bolongto Bridge CIB 2 21.42 42.84 7.30 /concrete 15 92.8 In the CBD, which is considered the heart of Calbayog City, are located the major commercial establishments,
the Public Market, Bus Terminal, the Port, the Fish Port, the landing area of Pump Boats, the public and
C) Calbayog North Road 1 Milawan Bridge CIB 2 18.85 37.70 7.30 /concrete 15 37.7
km. 724 + 307 to 2 Labuyo Bridge CIB 4 2-27.80 87.00 7.30 /concrete 15 87.7 semi-public institutions like the City Hall, churches and schools. These establishments are heavy generators of
km. 732 + 862 2-15.70
traffic and traffic congestion occurred from time to time. If no timely intervention, very soon the heart will be
D) Calbayog South Road 1 Naga Bridge CIB 1 25.00 25.00 7.30 /concrete 15 25.0 suffocated and prone to “heart attack”. The CBD will not be anymore an attractive place and it will likely
km. 732 + 862 to 2 Carayman Bridge CIB 1 15.94 15.94 7.30 /concrete 15 15.9
start to deteriorate which is termed as “Decaying Urban Center”.
km. 738 + 829 3 Rawis Bridge R.C Slab 1 5.00 5.00 7.30 /concrete 15 5
4 Awang Bridge R.C Slab 1 7.00 7.00 7.30 /concrete 15 7
5 Rosales Bridge RCDG 5 2-10.00 65.00 7.30 /concrete 15 65 The existing national road or Maharlika Highway passing through the CBD of Calbayog City is the main
3-15.00 contributor of traffic congestion as interregional transports like buses, coaches, trucks, and trailers mix with the
E) Catbalogan North Road 1 Santa Margarita CIB 1 15.24 15.24 7.30 /concrete 15 15.2
km. 738 + 829 to 2 Arapison Bridge CIB 1 31.22 31.22 7.30 /concrete 15 31.2 local traffic like multicabs, tricycles and pedicabs in the said road. Thus, there is an immediate need of traffic
km. 786 + 000 3 Solsogon Bridge CIB 1 21.06 21.06 7.30 /concrete 15 21.1
segregation. Establishing traffic segregation to some streets or portions of streets to be used by tricycles,
4 Ilo Bridge CIB 1 30.74 30.74 7.30 /concrete 15 30.7
5 Lambique Bridge CIB 2 21.34 42.68 7.30 /concrete 15 42.7 pedicabs and trisikads will help smoothen traffic flow. Complementary streets should be identified for buses,
6 Hinagbunga Bridge CIB 1 27.43 27.43 7.30 /concrete 15 27.4
7 Nacube Bridge CIB 1 21.90 21.90 7.30 /concrete 15 21.9 trucks, jeepneys and multicabs.
8 Layawon Bridge CIB 1 18.74 18.74 7.30 /concrete 15 18.7
9 Tagnao Bridge CIB 2 21.90 43.80 7.30 /concrete 15 43.8
STEEL However, the Diversion Road, when completed, is foreseen to have a major influence in shifting practically all
10 Gandara Bridge TRUSS 5 33.40 167.00 7.30 /concrete 15 167.0
11 Sapinit Bridge SIB 1 30.65 30.65 7.30 /concrete 15 30.7 through traffic passing through the CBD. It is however proposed that from the Diversion Road, service road
12 Sapinit Viaduct RCDG 40 6.00 240.00 7.30 /concrete 10 240
with major entrances and exits to the CBD area and residential areas shall be provided for direct, safe,
13 Tizon Bridge SIB 1 19.41 19.41 7.30 /concrete 15 19.4
effective and time efficient circulation. The local major roads and streets shall only be carrying local traffics.
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 On the other hand, the traffic accidents potential of four-way intersections is higher than of any of the usual
intersections. Traffic flow is impeded since vehicular movement has to slow down on the numerous
intersections unless synchronized traffic lights are installed.

The grid pattern of street allows traffic to “filter through” to any land use like residential commercial,
institutional or otherwise even though it has no intention in the area. Many residential neighborhood in
Calbayog City have been disturbed by the amount of “foreign traffic” that just passes through. Foreign traffic
(those which has no business passing through the neighborhood) should be channeled to go around or
between residential areas.

The proposed development standards for roads/streets shall be selected to carry the necessary traffic volumes
The uncompleted Diversion Road. This diversion road has a 30.00m. Road Row. for the various type of land uses.
Construction is recommended to have two-lane on the extreme side of the RROW
(one lane both side) leaving the center area open for future expansion. The purpose
of such recommendation is to prevent squatting of the RROW and encroachment of
building construction. The center area could be planted with trees which will be the
center island.

There is also a need of establishing a new Bus Terminal and Public Market to a much bigger location for stop
over or drop-off traffic for visitors, passengers and freight deliveries along the future Diversion Road. The
transfer of Bus Terminal and Public Market to a much bigger and convenient location near the vicinity of the
Diversion Highway will help decongest the CBD and will provide an ample breathing space for the city
proper. It would not only expand the city but would also spur additional economic activities since new
locators of business will be attracted to the area.

Since problem of traffic in the existing CBD is also having to do with the Port Area and the Fish Port, possible
relocation of the Fish Port must be thoroughly considered. The Fish Port is not only incompatibly sited with
the existing Port but also small enough to accommodate support facilities like warehouses, storage facilities,
fish trucks, etc.
The major and secondary streets when improved or constructed should conform to the designated standards so
that the various types of streets as designated can start to operate for the designated purpose. Presently
General Analysis of City Streets
overloaded and neighborhood foreign traffic can be removed from minor or tertiary streets and rerouted to the
appropriate road types. Small blocks with many corner lots should be enlarged when and where possible to
In general the city street system in Calbayog City is of gridiron pattern with many intersections. The
procedure superblocks of 500m to 760m. in length and with a minimum number of corner lots. This can be
advantage of this layout is that it created a large number of lots on corner with double frontages. It also led to
accomplished by designating existing streets with 500 to 750 intervals as major streets. The street at the
a high percentage of street occupancy of land area in relation to the land developments.
middle or half-way of the length will be designated as secondary while the streets in between will be designated
as tertiary.

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 Four-way intersections wherever possible should be converted to 3-way or T-intersections in order to reduce
the traffic hazard potentials. If such proposal will no longer adoptable to the existing street system, then one-
way street system will be used.

The variable street pattern suggested by Figures above are for Guideline Purposes only. By the “Heuristic
Approach or Rule of Thumb”, the Average Daily Traffic Volume in the major city streets is assumed to reach
1,500 cars per lane or 3,000 cars per two lanes. One additional lane is added for every 1,500 vehicles,
otherwise the capacity of the road to carry traffic will be exceeded and traffic congestion will occur.

Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) should be observed to determine the Vehicle-Capacity (V/C) Ratio of a
particular road section to determine whether the road capacity is already exceeded. While, Road Capacity is
the maximum number of vehicles per unit time such that there is no interruption of traffic flow. The volume
is the actual number of vehicles passing through a specific road section or intersection. The ratio of volume to
capacity (V/C) is the measure of level of service of the road or intersection. The lower the value of this ratio,
the higher is the level of service or efficiency of the road.

Table 11.5
Determinant Level of Service Road or Intersection

Level of Service Volume/Capacity (V/C Ratio) Traffic Flow Condition

A 0.0 – 0.20 Free Flow

B 0.21 – 0.44 Stable Flow

C 0.45 - 0.69 Stable Flow

D 0.70 - 0.84 Unstable Flow

E 0.85 – 1.00 Unstable Flow

F 1.00 and over Forced Flow

Source : DPWH

The level of service indicates whether or not a particular portion or intersection of the road needs
improvement or traffic management measured.

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Water Transportation Calbayog River should be preserved, free from encroachment, and above all, free from pollution. Roads or
pathways or linear park are to be constructed to delineate the 20.00m. wide easement to be used as green belt
Water transportation like ships, ferries, motorized bancas and pumpboats are one of the cheapest conveyance and promenade. “Ilog ko – Erog ko” program should be adopted to make this river clean, navigable and
of people and goods. If avenues for the use of these water transports are present in a certain locality, then it recreational purposes.
has to be preserved and utilized.
Open spaces along the Calbayog River have to be provided and designated as woodland, grassland, picnic
River areas, park, promenade and meeting place. Selected development like boat stations, marinas, skating and
bicycling shops, plants and gardens area, even “SUTUKIL” restaurants have to be allowed/established.
Calbayog City is endowed with natural river potentials. Calbayog River, the prominent most one and passes
through the urban area, is being utilized by motorized bancas for docking and delivery. People living nearby Swampland
find the river as a good recreation alternative by dipping in its cool and clean water. Calbayog Rivers is over
exploited with settlements and have already been encroached with stilt houses over river banks. The river Swamp lands also abundant in Calbayog City but have to be preserved as a source of foods for marine life.
easement is not being observed and is being used as reservoir for dumping liquid and human wastes. Fishing is one of the main livelihood in the area due to the abundance of fish and swam lands. Local fish and
marine catch taste good due to the abundance “plankton” materials originated from swamplands. Plantation
of “Mangrove Trees” will help enhanced these swamplands. Mangrove trees will produce more foods for
marine life.

Calbayog River being encroached with unwanted development. River bank

easement is not observed.

The Urban Swampland.

The Mangrove Area in Brgy. San Policarpo.

The area along the Calbayog River shall be designated as Linear Park, open with attractive and varied

Due to the encroachment and illegal construction of structures, navigation landscape. Linear park caters wide range of recreational activities and will provide an outstanding outlook of
of the river obstructed. River Development Board has to be created to plan
river usage. The linear park will also help contribute to the image and quality of life in Calbayog City.
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Port A Fish Port should be complete with cold storage and warehouse facilities. Relocation of Fish Port that is
accessible by workers and transportation is recommended. Fish and other marine products landing at the Pier
Calbayog City has a good port but underutilized. It can accommodate passenger and cargo ships. Palacio of Calbayog port delivered by big motorized bancas coming from the different sources in the neighboring
Shipping Lines is utilizing the port 3 times a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (TThS). The islands and places.
Palacio ships carry both cargoes and passengers to and from Cebu City. To fully utilize the port and for easy
access and convenience for commuters, another shipping lines should be allowed to serve probably connecting
Calbayog City to other areas in the Visayas and Luzon. From Cebu, another ship may call the Port every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday (MWF) schedule. By improving and widen shipping services, Calbayog as
the center of transportation in Samar Archipelago will be further enhanced.

The port of Calbayog has the physical facilities of pier 400 meters long and 30 meters wide. The entrance
(Pier) of the Port however is squatted leaving only approximately 7.00 meters as access.

The Calbayog City Fish Port.

Aggravating the problem of congestion are the numerous motorized bancas, coming from Cebu, Masbate,
Leyte and neighboring islands, docking the causeway leading to the port. These motorized bancas are
unloading their cargoes for the Fish Port, which is situated in the causeway leading to the Port.
Fish products being unloaded in the Port.

Informal settlements are also surrounding the Fish Port facility. Since the Fish Port produces undesirable
waste and odor, residents are already complaining of pollution problem. The Fish Port has poor drainage
outlet and has no waste management facility. Calbayog Port is a good shelter for ships and bancas during
stormy weather due to presence of breakwater and enclave entrance to Calbayog River. Proper maintenance of
its channel as well as its breakwater must be provided.

The Calbayog City Port.

Fishing boats docking the approach to the Port.

The Fish Port is presently catering fish and other marine products from the neighboring islands and
municipalities of Calbayog City. These marine products are stored and packed and delivered to the different The mouth of Calbayog River. The breakwater minimizes impact of waves
striking the port.
parts in Samar, Leyte and Luzon. As assessed, the present Fish Port has incomplete facilities to call it fish port.

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 Additional regular flights can now be arranged to serve Calbayog City and the whole of Samar Island. Flights
coming in and from Calbayog City to other parts of Luzon and Visayas will greatly improve accessibility of the
city. Volume of passenger and cargoes will further increase.

Figure 11.2
Air Passengers and Cargoes
Calbayog City

45000
40000
35000 2000
30000 2001
25000
20000 2002
15000
10000
5000
0
The proposed Calbayog City Port Development. Source: PPA ARRIVAL DEPARTURE UNLOADED LOADED

PASSENGER CARGOES (in kilos)

Air Transportation Source of Basic Data: ATO

A plan to establish light industries that is airport-oriented to maximize the utilization of the airport should be
At present, Calbayog City is being served by Asian-Spirit Airlines three times a week plying the route pushed through. Establishment of employment opportunities in the area will help balance the distribution of
Calbayog-Manila and vice-versa. The Calbayog City Airport, at present, could only accommodate engine- wealth now in favor to the city proper.
propelled airplanes. Efforts is on-going to improve the capacity of the said airport.

The on-going expansion of the airport’s runway.

The Calbayog City Airport.

With the planned closure of Catarman Airport and non-operationalization of Catbalogan Airport, the
The airport is being improved by extending its runway to the sea. Earth filling is on-going with an added Calbayog City Airport is foreseen to play a major role for economic development not only in Calbayog City
length of approximately 400 meters. Once the runway extension is complete, the airport is already capable to but also of the entire Samar Archipelago.
accommodate bigger and better jet planes.

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Storm Drainage System Aggravating the flooding were inadequate drainage, clogged canals due to plastic waste and garbage, illegally
constructed houses along river banks, and high tide. Some floodplains in the city proper are swampland and
Terrain Condition and Natural Drainage rice fields especially in the areas east of Poblacion such as Capoocan, Matobato, San Policarpo and Gadgaran.

Calbayog City land area is approximately 40 percent plain and gently sloping terrain with elevations from 5-
To abate future incidents where lives, properties and government infrastructure were destroyed, rivers should
20 meters above sea level. Around 60 percent are rugged mountain ranges having an elevations ranging be preserved. It should not be reclaimed which hemmed the waterways. The river easement of 20.00 meters
approximately from 300 to 700 meters above sea level. The highest mountain is approximately 696 meters or should not be encroached with illegal structures.
2,283 ft. above sea level. This is located 21.00 km. northeast of the city proper around the vicinity of Brgy.
Pilar.
A provision of the Water Code or P.D. 1067 states that “the banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the
seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of 3.00m. in urban areas, 20.00 m. in
Though it has observed that erosion and landslide sometimes occur in areas with steeper slopes, heavy flooding
agricultural areas and 40.00 m. in forest areas, along their margins, are subject to the easement of public use in
is not yet critical in the lowest elevation areas due to many big rivers, rivulets, brooks, creeks streams and other
the interest of recreation, navigation, fishing, and salvage. No person shall be allowed to stay in this zone …
natural waterways that flows toward the sea. Prominent big natural drainage system are the Calbayog River
or to build structures of any kind.” Furthermore P.D. 1198 requires the rehabilitation of damaged foreshore
which passes through the vicinity of the city proper, the Hibatang River which has its water source from the areas to their original condition.
waterfalls in the mountain ranges in Pilar passing through Cabatuan and Oquendo, and the Gadgaran River
passing Pagbalican and Palanas. There are still other unnamed and unaccounted rivers, streams, brooks, creeks The Local Government Code empowers the Local Government Units to formulate regulations to establish a
and other water channels allowing storm waters to flow to the sea conveniently in the city.
minimum setback or “easement zone.” The Department of Tourism has established a minimum of easement
zone of 30.00 m. for beach resorts. Development should be controlled by allowing only river related business
Flooding
activities such as parks, playground, promenade, restaurants, view park, plant nurseries and landscape
attractions.
The existing urban drainage system is not anymore sufficient to accommodate the heavy rainfall. Calbayog
had already experienced massive flooding due to heavy rains and typhoons. A case in point was Typhoon Squatters or informal settlers should be relocated and formalized to make riverbanks free of such unsightly
Sendang (2000), which affected low-lying and densely populated areas. structures. “Ilog ko-Irog ko” program should be adopted in Calbayog City in maintaining the natural state of
the rivers. If possible, putting up a waste water treatment plant and drainage system separate from the storm
drainage system should be initiated.

Drainage system and waste water treatment projects are self-liquidating projects. An in-depth studies and plan
has to be made how much levy to be instituted to end users to make it viable and sustainable.

Existing Urban Drainage Condition

The existing urban drainage system of the city consists of culverts, covered and open canals. Generally, the
drainage structures are made up of 24”, 18” , 30” and 36” culverts. As observed, most of the culverts and
covered canals are silted and clogged-up. Some drainage lines are partly covered by perimeter fence and some
The Magsaysay Blvd. Extension cor. Pido St. being flooded with stormwater.

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encroached by structures. Catch basins and manholes are provided at inadequate intervals. These fixtures Table 11.6
2000 CALBAYOG CITY EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEM INVENTORY
affecting the drainage system hinder the cleaning and de-clogging of the drainage lines.
NAME OF STREET EXISTING DIRECTION OF ACTUAL STATUS
As shown from Table 11.6, most of canals & culverts in the city proper are silted and clogged-up. There are SECTION STRUCTURE FLOW
Nijaga St. Between
some streets that are not provided with canals. A detailed study has to be further conducted to ease and abate Galit St. and Pido St.
flooding and reduced huge expenditures of drainage improvements and maintenance. L Covered canal Towards Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Towards Rosales Blvd. Silted
Nijaga St. Between
Burgos St. and Galit St.
L Covered canal with Towards Burgos St. Stagnant
Catch basin
R Covered canal with Towards Burgos St. Silted
Catch basin
Nijaga St./Burgos St. 24” dia. RCPC Clogged-up
L Open canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Silted
Nijaga St. Between
Rama St. and Burgos St.
L Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Silted
Nijaga St./Rama St. 18” dia. RCPC Silted
L Open canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Silted
A drainage canal with no outlet. Nijaga St. Between
Licenciado St. and
Rama St.
L Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Silted
Nijaga St./Licenciado St. 18” dia. RCPC
L Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R 18” dia. RCPC Clogged-up
Nijaga St. Between
Asis St. and Licenciado
L Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Silted
Nijaga St./Asis St. 18” dia. RCPC Silted
L 18” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Covered canal Silted
Nijaga St. Between
Rueda St. and Asis St.
L No drainage
A flooded Calbayog River. R Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
Nijaga St./Rueda St.
L 24” dia. RCPC Towards Rosales Blvd. Silted
Though updating its relevance has to be considered, implementation of the existing drainage master plan Nijaga St. Between
Pajarito St. and Rueda St. Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
formulated by the City Planning and Development Office shall be given due importance. L Covered canal Silted, Partly
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 Continuation: Continuation:
Nijaga St./Pajarito St. Magsaysay Blvd. Between
L 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted Pajarito Blvd. And Rueda St.
R 24” dia. RCPC Silted 28a
Bugallon St. Between 28b Covered canal Main canal Silted
Licenciado St. and Asis St. No canal Main canal
12a 24” dia. RCPC Pajarito St./Magsaysay St. 24” dia. RCPC Main canal
12b 24” dia. RCPC Stagnant Clogged-up
12d 24” dia. RCPC Umbria St./Magsaysay St.
Rueda St./Bugallon St. 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up 33a
Pajarito St./Bugallon St. 33c No canal Main canal
16a 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up 33d 24” dia. RCPC Main canal Clogged-up
16b 18” dia. RCPC Westward Clogged-up 24” dia. RCPC Main canal Clogged-up
16c 18” dia. RCPC Westward Clogged-up Magsaysay Blvd.
Umbria St./Bugallon St. Between Gomez St. and
18a 18” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up Umbria St.
18b 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up 34a Covered canal Main canal Silted-up
18c 18” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up 34b Covered canal Main canal Silted-up
18d 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up Gomez St./Magsaysay
18c 18” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up Blvd.
Bugallon St. Between Toward Rosales Blvd. Clogged-up 35c No canal Main canal
Gomez and Umbria Open canal 35d 24” dia. RCPC Main canal Clogged
19b 0.27x0.15 Orquin St./Magsaysay
Burgos St. Open canal Toward Magsaysay Silted Blvd.
21b 1.13x0.60 Blvd. 37b 36” dia. RCPC Main canal Clogged-up
Magsaysay St. 1.13x0.60 Westward Silted 37c Covered canal Main canal Silted
22a No canal prone to 37d 24” dia. RCPC Main canal Clogged-up
22b flooding 37e 36” dia. RCPC Main canal Clogged-up
Rama St. Covered canal Southward Silted Magsaysay Blvd.
23a 0.42x0.17 Nijaga 38b No canal
23b No canal Brgy. San Policarpo 24” dia. RCPC Creek Silted
Magsaysay Blvd. Pajo St.
Between Licenciado and Navarro St./Rama St.
Rama St. 1a Covered canal with To Nijaga St. Silted
24a Open canal Silted catch basin
24b Covered canal Westward Silted 1b 0.60x0.60
0.72x0.30 Navarro St. Between
24c No canal Licenciado St. and
Licenciado St./Navarro St. 36” dia. RCPC Towards Rosales Blvd. Silted Rama St.
A3 Covered canal To Licenciado St. Silted
Magsaysay Blvd. Covered canal Seashore Silted A4
26a No canal Navarro St. Between
26b A5 24” dia. With catch Silted
Asis St. Between Magsaysay basin
Blvd. And Navarro St. A6 24” dia. RCPC w/ To Nijaga St. Silted
27a 24” dia. RCPC Main canal Silted catch basin 0.60x60
27b No canal A7 Covered canal Partly damage canal
27c 24” dia. RCPC Silted Navarro St. Between Licenciado
St. and Asis St.
A8
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 Continuation: Continuation:
Navarro St./Asis St. Cajurao St. Between Umbria St.
A10 24” dia. RCPC Silted and Gomez
with catch basin To Nijaga St. Partly covered by L Open canal Stagnant Heavily silted
A11 24” dia. RCPC perimeter fence of R Open canal
with catch basin Mr. Anquilan J.D. Avelino/Pido 2.00x1.40 Toward shore line Partly covered by
Navarro St. Between Asis St. 1b Box culvert cutfall perimeter fence
and Rueda St. 1c along Pido/Avelino. Creek Seashore Silted
A12 Covered canal To Nijaga St. Silted 1.4 wide
A13 Covered canal To Magsaysay Blvd. Silted Galit/Bugallon 24” dia. RCPC Stagnant Silted
Navarro St./Rueda St. 4c
A14 Covered canal with To Nijaga St. Silted 4d
catch basin Bugallon St. Between Galit and Covered canal Stagnant Silted
Nijaga St. Between Burgos St. .75x0.20
Umbria St. and Pajarito St. 5b
L Navarro St. Between Rueda St.
R 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted and Pajarito St.
24” dia. RCPC Silted A16 No canal
Nijaga St./Umbria St. A17 Stagnant To Magsaysay Blvd. Silted
L 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd Silted Navarro St./Pajarito St. Covered canal with To Nijaga St. Silted
R 24” dia. RCPC Silted A18 catch basin
Nijaga St. Between A19 Covered canal with Partly covered by
Gomez St. and Umbria St. catch basin perimeter fence
L Navarro St. Between Pajarito St.
R 24” dia. RCPC Toward Rosales Blvd Silted, structures and Umbria
24” dia. RCPC encroached on canal A20 No canal Toward Magsaysay Blvd.
Nijaga St./Gomez St. A21 Covered canal Silted
L Covered canal is Toward Rosales Blvd. Navarro St./Umbria St.
only up to mid A22 No canal Toward Nijaga St. Partly covered by
section A23 Covered canal perimeter fence
R Covered canal Navarro St. Between Umbria St.
Nijaga St. Between & Gomez St.
Orquin St. and Gomez A24 Covered canal Stagnant Damaged
St./Rama St. A25 Covered canal Stagnant Damaged
L Covered canal Canal along this Navarro St. No canal
R Covered canal section is heavily Navarro St./Orquin St. Lined canal
clogged-up Navarro St. Between Orquin St.
Cajurao St. Between Rueda St. and Jasmines Bridge
and Pajarito St. A26 Covered canal Toward Calbayog River Silted
L Covered canal Toward main canal Silted A27 30” dia. RCPC Silted
R No canal Rosales Blvd. Between Asis St.
Cajurao St./Pajarito St. and Rueda St.
L Open canal Toward main canal Silted L Open canal Toward Calbayog River Clogged-up
R No canal R
Cajurao St. Between Umbria St. Rosales Blvd./Rueda St.
and Pajarito St. L No canal
L Open canal Toward main canal Silted R
R No canal Rosales Blvd. Between Pajarito
Cajurao St./Umbria St. St. & Rueda St.
L Open canal Stagnant Heavily silted L Open/Covered Toward Calbayog River Heavily Silted
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 Continuation: barangays not energized. Though some of these barangays do not justify return on investments (ROI) on the
Rosales Blvd./Pajarito St. provision of power facilities, efforts should be directed to tap other possible alternative measures.
L Covered canal Toward Rosales Blvd. Silted
R Open canal Heavily silted
Rosales Blvd. Between Umbria Power Interruptions
St. & Pajarito St.
L Open canal Toward Calbayog River Silted
R Open canal Silted There were power interruptions in Calbayog City both scheduled and unscheduled. Weather condition and
Rosales Blvd. Between Gomez
St. & Umbria St. breakdown of power lines due to transformer malfunctions and electric posts failure were the causes of the
L No canal unscheduled brownouts. Usually, the power failures occur along the NPC lines which also affects the
Rosales Blvd./Gomez St. No canal
Gelera St. Between Orquin St. SAMELCO I distributions.
& Gomez st.
R No canal
Source: CPDO, 2000 NPC and SAMELCO I have been exerting efforts of reducing the number of hours of interruption. There
were a total of 7.43 days in 1998 where power was interrupted. In 2001, there were only 4.35 days power
Power Supply interruption.

Power in Calbayog City is being provided by the Samar Electric Cooperative Inc. I (SAMELCO 1) which has
Figure 11.6
it main office at Carayman, Calbayog City. Calbayog City source its power from the Ton-ok Mini Hydro Hours and Frequency of Power Failure
Plant operated by the National Power Corporation (NPC) and from the Tongonan Power Grid in Leyte. Calbayog City
700
600
Table 11.7 1998
Power Facilities and Service Areas 500
1999
Calbayog City 400
300 2000
200 2001
Number of Facilities Serviced Areas 100
Franchise Source of 0
Utility Holder Power Location Sub- Metering Electric Street Served Unserved NPC SAMELCO NPC SAMELCO
Supply Station Station Post Lights Brgys. Brgys. Number of Hours Number of Frequency

SAMELCO I SAMELCO NPC/ Main Office 2 23,564 3,500 2,892 121 36 Source of Basic Data: SAMELCO
Samar I Electric I Ton-ok Carayman more or
Cooperative, Inc. Mini Hydro Calbayog less
Plant Data on power consumption shows that comparative power sales in the three(3) districts in Calbayog City
manifested a high consumption of power in Calbayog District, followed by Tinambacan District, then
Source: SAMELCO
Oquendo District.

Barangays Energized and Unenergized

High electric consumption in Calbayog District was mainly due to presence of the CBD. High consumption
was attributed to commercial activities. Using this as a gauge, commercial activities in the CBD therefore is
There are 121 barangays being served with power supply while only 36 remaining barangays unserved. which
keep on increasing. Industrial power consumption followed.
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There was a high power consumption from 2000-2001. However, this consumption plummeted sharply from Table 11.9
LWUA-developed Water Standard Requirements
during 2001-2002 period. It is presumed that there are industries that did not sustain their operations in
2001. Residential electric consumptions, however, increased from 2000 to 2002, showing there are more TYPE OF CONSUMER LEVEL II LEVEL III
households established and/or more household appliances acquired.
1. Residential 60 liters per capita (LCPD) 100-110 liters
Water Supply communal faucet per capita per day (LCPD)

Calbayog City is endowed by Divine Providence of abundant water. Its unpolluted rivers in the hinterlands is 2. Commercial/Industrial 1.0-2.0 cubic meter per day per Per connection
a good source of water supply to the population, commerce and industries. There are three major sources of connection
water supply to the city.
3. Institutional 3.0 cm/connection
Table 11.8 Source: LWUA
Level III Water Sources
Calbayog City
Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)-formulated standards shall be used in water demand
Location of Location Production No. of Brgys. HH Popn HH Popn computation and to determine the adequacy and inadequacy of the present water supply system.
Water Sources & No. of Capacity Comnal Served Served Unserved
Pumps (liter per day) Faucets No. % No. %
Another analysis of the determining the need for water supply is to determine the present and projected
Calbayog City Water District 85 35 45,000 53% 40,000 47%
population. Assuming that the consumption of water per person per day is 30-60 gallons per day, and relate
1. Pan-as Brgy. Pilar 2,229 lpd this to the production capacity will provide whether supply of water is adequate or inadequate.
446 gpd

2. Himonini Brgy. Cabatuan 12,528 lpd Rural water demands, on the other hand, can be addressed by constructing deep wells. For urban areas, which
(4-150 hp) 2,506 gpd
need piped water supply, may utilize the abundant free flowing creeks and rivers as source of water. Reservoirs
3. Pagsanjan Source 39 lpd can be constructed on elevated ground where pumped water from river can be pipe-in by gravity to end
8 gpd
consumers.
Source: CCWD

Implementation of the feasibility study identifying water distribution expansion plan is timely appropriate.
The largest source of water is the Himonini River in Brgy. Cabatuan which provides 12,528 liters per day. Said plan will provide adequate water to the unserved households and other stakeholders. Future development
The source in Pan-as, Brgy. Pilar is generating 2,229 liters per day, while in Pansanjan provides 39 liters per of Calbayog City should be adequately considered in view of increasing use of water using equipment, house
day. The total water provided by these 3 water sources is estimated to be 14,796 liters per day. maintenance, gardening, laundering personal health and recreation.

The urban population as of 2000 was 34,834 but only 53 percent of the total populations are being served Also, to minimize demands for water, policy should be adopted that all new constructions of building and
with potable water. The data indicates that there is inadequacy of water supply distribution to serve the urban similar structures should construct rain water reservoirs which can be used in cleaning kitchen sinks, lavatories,
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Communication Table 11.10
Broadcast Media Facilities
Calbayog City
Communication plays an important role in the development of an area. The Local Government Code
(R.A.7160 ) mandates the local Government Units (LGU’S) to provide adequate communication facilities. “ Name Location Area Coverage

Section 17, Basic Services states that a Local Government Units shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall Radio:
continue exercising the power and discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon them… b. Such DYOG Calbayog City Calbayog City
DYCC Calbayog City Calbayog City
basic services and facilities include, but not limited to, the following:
Radyo Natin Calbayog City Calbayog Proper
1. ….
Television:
2. For a city CCBC Calbayog City Calbayog Proper
i.) adequate communication and transportation facility. PTV-4 Calbayog City Calbayog Proper

Cable TV:
Communication provides news to the population making them more aware, informed and updated on the
latest development trends which affect them directly and indirectly. It does not only improve the standards of Fil. Products Calbayog City Calbayog to Peña

living of the people but also promotes their integration into the mainstream of society and involvement in Calbayog Cable TV Calbayog City Calbayog Proper
political activities.
JDS Cable TV Tinambacan Dist. Tinambacan Dist.

Broadcast Media Source: CPDO

The broadcast media is the most common communication system and the cheapest. It covers the rural areas in There are 108 small Mail Boxes and 18 medium sizes. There is only one (1) Money Order Machine, 1
Calbayog through the radio. It provides information of recent events and technology to the rural folk Stamping Meter Machine, 1 Mail Transport Vehicle and 9 Mail Carriers.
especially farmers and fishermen. Table 11.10 is the inventory of broadcast media available in Calbayog City.
The city has three (3) radio stations. Televisions and Cable TV are also available connecting the local populace Considering the big area of the City and the dispersed settlements, there is an inadequate number of Money
to global information. Ordering Machines, Stamping Meter Machines and Mail Transport Vehicles.

Most common and convenient communications among the middle and upper level of the population is the To determine the adequacy of postal services, the following reference shall be used, i.e.,
use of Cellular Mobile System (CMS). Smart and Globe dominate the city’s mobile phone services. Landline
is also available in the city. • One Post Office per municipality/city
• One letter carrier per 5,000 population
Postal Services • One Mail Transport per Post Office
• One Money Order Machine per Post Office
There are four (4) post offices in Calbayog City. With the present standard of one (1) Post Office per 50,000
• One Stamping Metering Machine per Post Office
population, the City has more than enough. However, due to the big area and dispersed settlements and
scattered growth points, the four (4) offices are just appropriate.

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Development Needs • Provide efficient supply of water, power and communication services and facilities.
• Implement drainage master plan.
• There is a need of 3 Mail Transport Vehicle
• There is a need of 3 Money Order Machine Programs and Policies
• There is a need of 3 Stamping Metering Machine
“10 Minute Walk"
With the present population of 147,187, there is a need of 30 letter carriers. At present, there is a need of 21
letter carriers to augment the 9 present personnel. Establish a ten (10) minute walk from any residential property to commercial or recreational areas as a criteria
for selecting sites for acquisition assuming that an average person can walk ½ kilometer within 10 minutes
Table 11.11 This Master Plan proposes as a criteria for prioritizing land acquisitions a "10 minute walk" standard. A parcel
Postal Services and Facilities proposed for acquisition would be rated higher if it provided residential properties, not then meeting the
Calbayog City
proposed criteria, with "10 minute access time" on foot to a commercial area or recreational property.
Postal Facility/ Manpower Number

Post Office 4 Public Access and Use

Mail Distribution Center -
Mail Boxes/ P.O Boxes 108 small, 18 medium Introduce a signage program and acquire easements and right-of-ways to increase the public’s opportunity to
Money Order Machine 1
Stamping Machine (meter) 1 access and use public roads.
Postal Stations/ Circuits 2
Mail Transport Vehicles 1
Landowner Incentives
Mail Carriers 9
No. of Personnel 21 Create private landowner incentives for granting access to or through their lands to help the City to creat e a
Source: Post Office network of trails and access routes linking commercial, residential and recreational areas for the use and
enjoyment of all residents.
Goals and Objectives
Residents wishing accessing these lands are more often than not are unable to travel uninterrupted from one
• To design a comprehensive circulation system to serve the community and its entire area and to open space to another - requiring residents often to return to the public way and drive to another location. It is
integrate facilities and land uses. unlikely that the City would be able to acquire such linkages. This Master Plan proposes that the City offer

• To acquire adequate road right-of-way for sidewalk and road side planting to make the streets and incentives to landowners who grant access to routes which would link the City’s road network to commercial,

highways attractive and safe. residential and recreational areas.

• To provide free and uncongested routes between houses and places of shopping and employment and
to discourage heavy traffic from passing through residential areas. Open Space Corridor Overlay

• To open new streets to widen existing roads and design intersections in order to improve traffic
Restricting development activities within designated areas for public infrastructure to preserve the opportunity
circulation and street conditions.
for opening new roads and linking various land uses. Where undeveloped parcels lie between open space
• Provide public parking areas to meet the needs in the CBD and outlying centers.
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parcels and present an opportunity for future linkages, this Master Plan proposes that the City lay out open Density Bonuses
space corridors in which future development would be restricted.
Introduce zoning regulations to allow bonuses of additional lots equal to 10 percent of total number of lots
This is a similar concept to laying out the route of future roads. Actual acquisition would not be effected by upon petition showing compliance with design or planning goals to be set by the City. Examples include
the creation of such corridors. Such corridors would provide linkages between open space parcels, as well as subdivisions which provide a large percentage of open space or make a number of units available through an
neighborhood routes from subdivisions to destination points such as schools and parks. affordable housing program.

Standard Signage and Maps Subdivision Set Asides

Establish a standard signage system and map and guide book to identify access points to tourist areas and Encourage subdivisions with 10 or more lots to set aside or reserve a minimum of ten percent (10%) of their
investment sites. land area or lots for a period of three (3) years during which they may be acquired by the City for socialized
housing or recreational uses.
Most of the City’s road network, although open to public access, are unmarked. The City maintains listings of
park but does not promote the use of parks for passive recreation. This Master Plan proposes that signage be Resource Protection
erected to mark access points and tourist areas, and that the City publish maps and descriptions of all tourist
areas and roads. Preserve and protect community resources that are representative of the City’s natural resources. Community
attributes imparting a city character to Calbayog, includes scenic vistas, streetscapes, historic structures, and
Transfer Fee the architectural integrity of certain city areas.

Seek City Council authority to adopt a real estate transfer fee to be applied to the amount over Php500,000 of
each real estate transfer to fund the development of land for road opening, recreation uses and the acquisition
of open space, conservation land, land for public drinking water supplies, bicycling and walking trails, and
recreational lands.

Transfer of Development Rights

Introduce zoning regulations to allow densities-by-right to be transferred from undeveloped parcels to

properties more suitable for development, thereby preserving undeveloped parcels in their natural or existing
state.

Property owners not actively planning to develop their land are sometimes willing to restrict the use of their The use of different paving materials, street trees and attractive
streetlights can enhance and define pedestrian crosswalks and create
land in exchange for some form of compensation. Developers who, for one reason or another, own land which
visually appealing design features.
they do not wish to develop, may be willing to forego their right to develop at one location in exchange for the
ability to develop at a greater density at another location.

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Streetscapes & Scenic Views Resource Allocation

Identify scenic vistas and streetscapes contributing to Calbayog residents’ sense of place; identify threats and Commit sufficient City resources to properly plan, maintain, rehabilitate and expand the City's infrastructure
opportunities related to their preservation and propose measures to effect preservation, including acquisition of and facilities to satisfy the demands of the City in future.
easements and adoption of a scenic roads bylaw.
Road and Sidewalk Management
Capital Planning
Maintain an accurate and complete inventory of roads and sidewalks in City and condition of pavement to
Develop and maintain a current Capital Improvements Plan which includes the infrastructure and facilities support the road rehabilitation program. Traffic calming in the central part is also recommended for
requirements needed to support the City's Master Plan. adoption.

Capital Planning Process

Identify and prioritize all of the City's capital improvement requirements and capital funding opportunities for
a minimum of six years; annually budget capital projects consistent with this plan.

Standardize Capital Investments

Establish a useful life for each of the City's capital investments and program their replacement or rehabilitation
accordingly.

Studies and Reports Traffic calming technique: Traffic Circle

Change the capital improvement process to budget annually for phased studies and reports on project
feasibility, site evaluation, concept plans, designs and cost estimates for construction and operation for major
capital projects scheduled within a three year window.

Financial Plan

Develop a financial plan to fund the capital plan identifying funding levels and sources proposed to fund the
plan, including grants, impact fees, property taxes, bond proceeds, and liquidation assets.

Traffic calming technique: Neckdown

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 Drainage System

Complete the on-going drainage system master plan, update it as necessary and use it for planning the
expansion and improvement of the City's drainage system.

Service Deficiencies

Review level of service standards and identify service deficiencies in City infrastructure, including road,
sidewalk, water, drainage, school, public safety and recreational facility systems.

Traffic calming technique: Mid-block Pedestrian Technique

Growth Management

Water System
Manage growth in a way that ensures that infrastructure service demands remain within City and regional
infrastructure capabilities.
As suggested, implement recommendations of the Water Distribution Study and use it to plan the expansion
and improvement of the City's water system.
Public Safety

Introduce city ordinance, in the interests of public safety, to require all new subdivisions to connect to the
City’s road, drainage and sidewalk systems.

Interchange Development Plans

Create Interchange Development Plans to shape future development and reuse proposals to encourage uses
which do not over burden the flow through these interchanges and represent Calbayog well as gateway entry
points.

Access for All Modes of Transportation

Improve access, parking and circulation for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic to high demand areas,
including the commuter rail stations, schools, government center, and major shopping areas.

The proposed water distribution improvement system. Source: CCWD

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Bicycle/Trisikad Lanes Subdivision Connections

Create bicycle/trisikad lanes. Mark bicycle/trisikad lanes and provide parking area at major points of Connect proposed subdivision roads with existing public roads to facilitate the delivery of services, traffic
destination. Develop pedestrian and bicycle/trisikad path links outside of roadway alignments to provide circulation, and emergency response time.
"shortcut" access to high demand areas.
Footbridges and Sidewalk System
Safety Improvements
Establish a program for footbridges construction and annually extending the sidewalk system.
Construct sidewalks, traffic islands for channelization, and road grade and width improvements to improve
safety and reduce accident potential on roadways, while maintaining the "character of a city" and its visually Alternative Transportation
pleasing road layout.
Reduce traffic demands by promoting mass transit usage and creating opportunities for alternative
Future Roads transportation modes, including intra-community public transportation.

Lay out and preserve corridors for future roads to provide better linkage and flow. Diversion Road

Circulation and Connectivity Construct diversion road complemented with bus stops and service road. Diversion road should be connected
with arterial roads going to city proper to provide relief to the Diversion Road.
Plan future road and sidewalk locations, improvements, and traffic patterns in order to provide more efficient
circulation patterns, greater connectivity between subdivisions, improvements to conditions presenting safety Diversion road to accommodate heavy traffic passing Calbayog City.
hazards, and reduced emergency response times.

The diversion road shall be provided with bus stops.

Conceptual sketch of a streetscape along an arterial boulevard.

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Alternate Circulation Options

Promote alternate circulation options, including the use of bike paths and sidewalks.

Efficient Coverage of Power, Water and Communication System

See to it that infrastructure support such as power, water and communication services and facilities penetrated
all possible areas of the urban area. Provision of these services through incentives and subsidies should be
introduce to informal settlement areas.

Urban Road Network

Implement urban road network system interconnecting urban and significant areas of the central part of
Calbayog City.

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