Seat of Government: Municipality of Calaca, Batangas

Congressional District: 1st District

Number of Voting Precints: 243

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA:
Total Land Area 11,270.943 hectares

Number of Barangays

Urban 6
Rural 34

Population

Total Population 64,966

Registered Voters (as of 10/29/2007) 38,381
- Male 19,226
- Female 19,155

Major Religious Denominations

Roman Catholic 96.75%

Islam 0.00%
Iglesia ni Cristo 0.10%
Protestant 2.13%
Others 1.00%

Basic Facilities

Hospitals 0
Clinics 5
Market (public/private) 1/0
- Cellular Phones (service provider) Globe, Smart, Sun cell
- Landline (service provider) Globe and Continental
- Postal Service (courier service) Post Office
Recreational Facilities Multi-Purpose Gymnasium
Transportation Land & Sea
Power Supply Batangas Electric Cooperative (BATELEC I)
Water Source/s Level 1, 2 & 3

Educational Institutions

Technical and vocational Schools 1

High school (public/private) 3/1
Elementary (public/private) 31 / 2

ECONOMIC DATA:
Annual Income

Income Class: 1st Class

Income Sources
- Internal 142,590,041.37
- External (IRA) 64,262,845.00
Profile 206,852,886.37
Total Annual Income (as of Dec.
2008)

Major Economic Activities

Agriculture
Service Manufacturing
Tourism
Cottage Industries
Mining
List of Banks/Financial Institutions
Rural bank of Calaca
Rural bank of San Antonio
Ibaan Rural Bank
Lemery Savings and Loan Bank
Cebuana Pawnshop
Henry Lhuiller
PBW Investors and Lending Corporation
 HISTORY OF CALACA
The Town of Calaca was officially established on May 10, 1835. Before its conversion into a municipality,
Calaca was a barrio of Balayan situated on the left bank of the Bolbok River.
HOW CALACA GOT ITS NAME
The first version was about the story of ten Datus who escaped from Borneo and reached the islands of
Panay in the Philippines. Out of the ten Datus, two of them continued their journey until they reached the
southern portion of Luzon.
One out of the two groups, led by Datu Dumangsil, resided at the mouth of Pansipit River. This datu and
his troops stayed in the area where Taal is now located. The "Lakan" or "Laka" or tribe settled in this
area. The Datu as a part of his territory then declared the location of Calaca.
There were times where tribesmen would go to the area to hunt. Every time they see fellow tribesmen,
they always exchanged greetings such as "Kalaka" and "Katribu", meaning fellow tribesmen. The
greetings to each other remained and eventually became the official name of Calaca.
The second version were that of the Spaniards who passed by a group of native people who were
building a Nipa hut. The Spaniards asked for the name of the area to the natives. Because the natives
cannot understand the Spaniards, the natives assumed that the Spaniards asked about what there were
doing. So they answered, "Kalaka", because they were installing the roof made out of "kalaka". Laka is a
bamboo splitted into two. The halves laid upside down cover the edges of the halves, which lay under the
inner parts, which face each other.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TOWN
Rufino Punungbayan, Cayetano Buhay, Januario Punungbayan, Valentin Capacia, Juan Sanggalang and
Diego Inumerable pioneered the establishment of the Town. Don Rufino Punungbayan was the first
Gobernadorcillo of the Municipality during the year 1835-1836.
Calaca is on the eastern portion of the present Poblacion, just on the other side of the Bolbok River. The
house was made with "Kalaka" roofing. In he course of time, the barrio grew into thriving. However, the
founders were worried of its location then, considering the topography of the surrounding vicinity, it
being sandwich closely by the two ravines on both east and west sides. So, they looked for a better site.
The present site being a white plane was finally selected to the site of the Poblacion.
Roads were laid out as what they are now, but where not given any name. The only one roading the
back of the present church disappeared because no one cared to passed there.. It was in the later part of
the Spanish regime and early part of the American military rule when the streets were named mostly in
honor of those who contributed and worked hard for the welfare of the town. They were named
Vizconde. The assistant of Mr.Maclough was Sinforoso Ilagan. Years later, Filipinos were hired to
teaches`. One of them was Manuel Agregado who was appointed as a teacher in 1905. Agregado later
became Auditor-general of the Philippines. Luckily enough, the Second World War spared Calaca from
considerable destruction although the town sampled the Japanese atrocities. The first Japanese soldiers
arrived in Calaca in the middle of the January 1942. Several months later, they commandeered tillable
lands and cotton September 1942. The Dai Nippon Bosok KK succeeded the Tokatu Cotton Company.
On or about December 30, 1941, USAFFE soldiers were deployed on the different parts of the town. He
41st. infantry division was strategitically stationed in Dela Paz st. along the western portion of the blank
of Bolbok River. Fax hole was dug extending up north to Maugat from the corner of the old Highway,
which is now pat of the Rodriguez St. The 50 caliber machine guns were placed in the strategic positions
in occupied area.
The 41st Infantry division left the municipality on December 21, 1941 for Bataan. Soon after the fall of
Bataan on April 9, 1942, the underground movement was organized in Calaca. Many of the Calaqueños
joined the organization. Secrets meeting were held in houses in the Poblacion to map out plans against
the Japanese Imperial Forces.
Dr. Bernardo Macatangay, the Municipal Mayor at the time of the occupation of Calaca, was ordered to
continue his term of peace, together with other municipal officials. Administration was then an exposure
to construction and administrator was placed between two conflicting, which, to side with other force
meant death.
The guerillas of Calaca helped much in the expeditious liberation of the town. They helped in detecting
the activities, spied their positions, their trenches, dugouts, strength, food supply and ammunitions.
The Japanese occupied Calaca from February 1942 to March 6, 1945, when the American Liberation
Forces with some guerilla units entered the town.
The war did not cause much destruction on the lives and property of the people in Calaca. Most of those
who died were soldiers who fought in Bataan and war prisoners who did not survive the death march.
Shortly after the establishment of the military government in the archipelago several months after the
liberation, Calaca was included in the list of beneficiaries under the Philippine Relief and Rehabilitation
Administration.
Food, Clothing, and other prime commodities were distributed among the town's people. Gradually the
condition of the town's people returned to normal.
However, several years later, fear reigned once more in the hearts of natives. During the height of
campaign of the government against dissidents in the central plain of Luzon, the Huk movement spread
as far as the most remote barrios of Calaca. Time came when the barrio folk took up warms and fought
the Hukbalahaps. So, one by one, they surrendered to the government forces, which in turn willingly
granted considered outlaws, they were later on killed in action or liquidated by their own companions in
consideration of a modest sum offered by the government. Hence, the Huk movement in Calaca was
suppressed.
Demography
HISTORICAL GROWTH OF POPULATION/ POPULATION TREND
Historically, the population of Calaca, Batangas has been estimated to increase from 5,838 in 1903 to
58,086 in 2000. The last decade registered a population growth rate of 2.42% from 1990-2000. The
increased in population can be attributed to the higher number of birth than the number of deaths in a
year. There are 20 livebirth per 1000 population in a year while there is only an estimated average ratio
of 3 deaths per 1000 population in a year.
The increased in population can be attributed to the presence of major industries like the National
Corporation, The Bacnotan Steel Corporation and the Alsons Cement, which could have provided
employment opportunities. On the other hand, a number of population works although work outside the
municipality, still choose to settle within the municipality because of personal reasons such as closeness
to relatives and attachments to the place.
URBAN AND RURAL HOUSEHOLD POPULATION
The populations residing in urban Barangays are classified by the NSO as urban population, while
populations in rural Barangays are classified as rural population.
Out of 40 Barangays, the Poblacion area (Barangays 1-6) is considered as the urban Barangay. The total
urban household population is 5,479. The Poblacion is the most densely populated area with average of
32 persons per hectare. Being the center, the Poblacion consist of several institutions like school,
churches, market place, police and fire department and a municipal hall.
The remaining 34 Barangays are classified as rural Barangays with a total population of 52,607. Among
the rural Barangays, the most densely populated are those along the highway, coastal area, and those
near the Poblacion area. It is considered as the central business district of the municipality. These
Barangays have easier access to transportation facilities, major institutions, industries and services.
The least populated rural Barangays are those that are located in hard-to-reach areas. These are
Barangays in upland areas, where the slope level ranges from 18-30% to more than 50%. They have
easy access to transportation lines and they are far from the CBD.
URBANIZATION/DISTRIBUTION
Urbanization is defined as the growth in the proportion of population living in urban areas when there is
development.
The urbanization level of Calaca is 9%, while the rural area urbanization is 91%. This suggests that
basically, the municipality of Calaca is still rural in character but has a great prospect for further
development.
Built-up density indicates the concentration of population in built-up areas. It is a gauge of how dense
certain built-up areas in a municipality have become.
The gross urban density shows the concentration of the total urban population over the total area of
identified urban barangays. The computed urban density is 31 person per hectare as compared to the
rural density of 5 persons per hectare. This means that rural areas are less populated than the urban
areas. The gross density is 5 persons per hectare. Calaca is considered as a low-density area since its
computed built-up density is 69 persons per hectare.
AGE & SEX STRUCTURE
The population distribution by age indicates a high distribution in the age bracket of 15-64, which is the
productive or working age. The constitute the potential labor force of the municipality and economic
activity which are labor intensive and income generating activities should be given greater emphasis to
meet the needs of the labor force as well as the dependent population at 61% and 35% are in the age
bracket of 14 and below. Only 4% of the population is above 65 years old.
The sex ratio is 99.6 male, which is less than 100. Thus, indicating a predominance of the female
population, 49.9% is male while 50.1% are female.
Fertility in the area is high, which accounts for the high young dependency ratio of 57.2%. The old
dependency ratio is 6.36%. The total dependency ratio is 63.5%.
MIGRATION AND ITS MEASURES
The population was described to be predominantly Batangueño or original settlers or have been
residence for more than 20 years in the municipality. A low migration turn off from other areas was
estimate at 14%.
MARITAL STATUS
Over 59% of the population are single while an estimated of 30% are presently married. A small
percentage of the population are either widowed or separated.
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION OF THE POPULATION
The population is predominantly Roman Catholic with a significant number of other affiliation like
protestant, Seventh-day Adventist, Born Again, Iglesia ni Cristo, Baptist.
EDUCATION
The municipality of Calaca maintains 32 primary, 4 secondary and 1 tertiary school. While usable, most,
most primary school buildings/classroom needs repair. The same conditions exist also for the secondary
and tertiary school buildings and classroom.
SCHOOL GOING AGE POPULATION
Majority of the school going population age population enter primary school education (90%), while
secondary school age population enter school at (70%) only a low of 2% of the school age population
are enrolled in the tertiary education. On the other hand, primary teacher population was estimated at
237, while secondary school teachers are 97 and only 9 teachers in sole tertiary school in Calaca. The
dropout rate for the last three years indicates a decreasing trend in primary level. For secondary level
however showed an increased in dropout rate from 4.22% (1996-97) to 4.66%.
EDUCATIONAL STATUS
The educational status of the population of the municipality of Calaca presents a highly literate
population. Being able to enter primary and reached postgraduate Education. At presents, 7.35% (4269)
of the population are college graduate, while 3.84% (2,230) are college undergraduate, 18.79% (10914)
have finished high school education while 14.06% (8,167) are Elementary graduate 10.88% or 5,855
were reported to be not going in school, while only 2.74% have no education at all. The local
government should provide non-formal education in the municipality, which will cater to the out of school
youth.
The average student-classroom ratio is 33:1 for the elementary level, 56:1 for the secondary level. The
average student-teacher ratio is 31:1 fro the elementary level and 40:1 for the secondary level.
Geography

The Municipality of Calaca, Batangas is located at 13° 56` latitude and 120° 49` longitude at the
southwestern mouth of Luzon Island along the western part of Batangas Province. It is situated East of
the Municipalities of Balayan, Tuy and Nasugbu, west of the Municipalities of Lemery and Laurel and
North of Balayan Bay. It lies within the southwest slopes of the Talisay. Calaca is a coastal town, being
bounded by Balayan Bay on the South. It is a plain near the shore, gently rolling in the middle and going
steep o the northern-most part adjacent to Gulod ng Batulao.
GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY
Calaca has total land area of 11,270.943 hectares. Tephra deposits of calderas, maars, tuff rings and
cones including large-scale surge deposits led to the formation of Calaca. The process is called volcanism,
upon the formation of the Taal Volcano Calderas some 140,000 years ago. Mt. Batulao located at the
northwestern tip of Calaca, then was a volcano and acted as a barrier in such a way that it blocked
pyroclastic materials coming from erupting Taal Volcano.
Pyroclastic materials are ejecta consisting of unconsolidated materials of different sizes that are
explosively or aerially deposited from volcanic vents. The upland portion of Calaca came from pyroclastic
materials due to continuous base surges from series of volcanic eruption of Taal Volcano.
The low land area is classified as volcanic tuff that was formed mainly due to ash fall and continued lahar
flow. Volcanic tuffs are ejecta from Taal volcano and formed underwater resulting to consolidation.
The coastal area came from weathered materials due to rain and sedimentation, thus giving birth to
alluvial soil. Alluvial soil consist of fluvialite segments of unsorted and unconsolidated clay, silt, sand, and
gravel reworked pyroclastic and volcanic rock segment. (PHILVOLCS)
It can be concluded therefore, that the upland area of Calaca is composed mostly of igneous materials
and the lowland area of sediment origin carried in the coastal area by water and wind actions.
Continuous based surges from pass eruption of Taal Volcano made the slope of Calaca in the upland area
very steep. The areas along river channels as well as their tributaries have steep slopes, since the soil is
loosely consolidated and easily eroded, Generally, Calaca has a terrain described as a highly dissected
due to the presence of several sub-parallel streams or barrancas.
TOPOGRAPHY, SLOPE ASPECT AND ELEVATION
The Municipality is divided into three ecosystems. The coastal ecosystem generally has a lope level of 0-
3%. The following Barangay fall under this ecosystem: Dacanlao, San Rafael, Quizumbing, Camastilisan,
Lumbang Calzada, Salong, Talisay, Puting Bato East, and Puting Bato West.
The Lowland ecosystem generally has a slope level of 3-8%. The Barangay under this ecosystem are
Barangays 1-6, Bagong Tubig, Puting Kahoy, Lumbang na Bata, Pantay Madalunot and Timbain, Coral ni
Lopez, Loma, Portion of Dila, Coral ni Bacal, Lumbang na Matanda and Calantas.
The upland Barangays generally has a slope level of 18% to 50%. These Barangays are Taklang Anak,
Balimbing, Matipok, Niyugan, Caluangan, Dila, Munting Coral, Makina, Cahil, Bisaya, Bambang, Baclas
and Tamayo.
The Highest elevation in Calaca is located in Barangay Cahil with an elevation of 613m above sea level.
SOIL TYPE
There are two soil types that can be found in Calaca, namely:
Taal loam which is located in the northern portion of the municipality covering an area of 7,889.66
hectares. This soil type came from weather materials from pass-based surges of pass eruption of Taal
Volcano. It is generally grayish brown to light gray when dry and dark brown when wet. This type of soil
should have limited cultivation and requires very careful and land management;
Taal Sandy loam on the other hand can be found in the southern portion of the municipality, and covers
an area of 3,381.28 hectares. This soil requires careful land management.
PHYSIOGRAPHY
The Physiography of Calaca is of three types: Scarpment, Broad Alluvial Plains, Volcanic Hills and
Mountain. The coastal ecosystem of Calaca is located along the broad alluvial plains. The lowland
ecosystem is located mainly along broad alluvial plain while some portions are along volcanic hills.
Majority of the upland ecosystem, lies along volcanic hills and some belong to the mountain type,
Scrapments are present in all three ecosystem except within Barangays 1-6.
PERMEABILITY
Permeability is the property of soil to allow air and water to move into the soil layers.
The coastal ecosystem that is 1 km away from the coastline has moderately slow permeability. This is
due to slope level of 0-3% and its soil type, which is mostly sandy I nature. Water from the uplands
generally retains in this area therefore making it flood prone.
The lowland ecosystem, which has a slope level of 3-8% and a soil type of Taal loam has moderate to
moderately rapid permeability.
INFILTRATION
Infiltration is the rate at which water enter the soil under the saturated conditions. It is reliable guide for
the frequency and type of irrigation suitable for a given soil type. It gives an idea about the run off which
is directly related to soil erosion.
The coastal ecosystem has a moderately slow to very rapid infiltration rate. the lowland has a slow to
moderately slow infiltration rate and the upland ecosystem has a moderate to rapid infiltration rate.
DRAINAGE, TRIBUTARY PATTERNS AND CATCHMENT AREAS
Calaca has four major tributary rivers, namely: Dacanlao river, Bolbok River, Bagong Tubig River, and
Cawong River. Rivers flow from the foothill of Mt. Batulao and drains into Balayan Bay.
MINERALS RESOURCES AND RESERVES
Sand deposits are found along riverbanks. Large scale quarrying is found in Barangay Dila resulting to
sedimentation of the Sinisian River System. Quarrying in Dila is active and abandoned quarry sites were
observed. The Sangguniang Bayan approved a municipal ordinance prohibiting such activity along
riverbanks specifically those located near bridges along the national highway.
Climate
RAINFALL
Rainfall is the amount of the precipitation (rains, hill Etc) expressed in millimeters (mm) depth of the
layer of the water that has fallen.
Climatologically normal gathered from 1961-1995 at Ambulong Batangas being the nearest station
showed that most number of rainfall occurred between May to December within the month of July having
the most number of rainfall at 335.9 mm.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Relative humidity expressed percent, is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the maximum
amount the air can hold at the given temperature.
The average relative humidity I Calaca is 77%. September has the highest recorded relative humidity
with 83%. The lowest recorded relative humidity occurred during the month of March with 71%.
TEMPERATURE
Annual average temperature is 27.5°C. May is the warmest month with mean temperature of 29°C.
January is the coldest month with a mean temperature of 26°C.
VAPOR PRESSURE
Vapor pressure in Calaca has annual average of 27.7 mbs. The month of April recorded the lowest vapor
pressure at 27.1 mbs while the highest recorded vapor pressure is during the month of June with 30.0
mbs.
MEAN SEA LEVEL PRESSURE
The mean sea level pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere on a unit area at mean
sea level. It is the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level.
The average annual mean sea level pressure is1010.1 mbs. The lowest mbs and the highest recorded sea
level temperature are 101.7 mbs, which is recorded during the month of January and February.
PREVAILING WINDS
The direction of prevailing wind is the most frequently observed during period while the average wind
speed in the meter per second is the arithmetic average of the observed wind speed.
The prevailing wind during the month of January to April is the Northeast with a recorded speed of 2
mps. It shifted to Southwest in May to September with a speed of 1 mp during the month of May to June
and speed of 2 mps from July to September. From October to December the prevailing winds returned to
Northeast with a speed of 2mps. The annual average prevailing wind is northeast with 2 mps wind speed.
Generally, Calaca belongs to Type I climate characterized by having two pronounced season: wet, from
May to October; and dry, from November to April.
LAND CAPABILITY
The coastal ecosystem has land capability class moderate soil condition limitations with shallow profile,
low fertility, doughtiness, and slight salinity. Those adjacent to streams and rivers have low to medium
fertility, susceptible to seasonal overflow, and have a slight soil condition limitation.
The lowland ecosystem has a land capability class of slight soil condition limitation, with deep soil profile
having loamy to clayey soil with none to slight flooding hazard and possible severe erosion in some areas.
The upland ecosystems have moderate soil condition limitation with none to slight flooding hazard severe
erosion.
SOIL SUITABILITY
The coastal ecosystem has the moderate to high suitability rating for residential and recreational use.
Agriculture is not generally advisable in this ecosystem.
The lowland ecosystem is moderately and high suitable for residential, recreational and light industry
purposes. Wet diversified crops, pasture tree crops and industrial trees are fairly to moderately suitable in
this area.
The upland ecosystem has moderate to high suitability for residential and recreational use. Barangay
Bambang, Bisaya, Tamayo and Cahil have poor to moderate suitability for residential and recreational
uses. All these Barangays, however, have high suitability for forest use.
 VISION
A progressive community that will make all Calaqueños
proud of Calaca and of themselves.

MISSION
To effect a kind of governance that will transform all
available resources and potentials into a solid anchor for
social and economic development, environmental
management and cultural enhancement.

GOAL
To attain financial viability to afford an efficient and
effective delivery of basic services and the furtherance of
social, economic, environmental and cultural reforms.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The State of Local Governance Report (SLGR) contains the results of the assessment of the six (6)
performance areas and fifteen (15) service areas of local governance. This is the product of the LGPMS
Committee headed by Ho. Mayor Sofronio C. Ona, Jr. The Committee was organized to conduct the
study, prepare the report, and present the State of Local Governance Report (SLGR). The MPDC and his
staff facilitated the assessment, preparation and finalization of the report which was undertaken from
September to December 2006.
This research utilized the data capture form (DCF) of the LGPMS for the six (6) performance areas which
was administered to different respondents to generate the needed responses and data. Interviews were
also conducted in order to validate the data gathered. Furthermore, some documents and reports were
verified to test the accuracy of the generated data.
This SLGR is a potent document that can provide basic information to the local officials, functionaries and
all stakeholders who are interested to know the state of local affairs here in Calaca. This determines our
level of performance as a Local Government Unit, and as such, shall serve as our guide for future
planning and development, rational allocation of resources and most importantly, as our reference for the
formulation of the Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA).
The report covers Calendar Year 2005 data. Some of the data in this rating period needs updating but for
the purpose of coming with the state of local governance report, said data have been considered.
Generally, in CY-2005 the Municipality of Calaca had been effective in the delivery of almost all the basic
services. It had been performed well and its mandate functions and had effectively run in its internal
affairs. The strengths in terms of these areas contributed to the positive image of the Local Government
Unit.
It must improve on the following performance areas, Agriculture and Fisheries development
Entrepreneurship, Business Indusry promotion to ensure utmost performance and satisfaction of its
constituents.
The Executive and the Legislative Department must continue to unite and complement their mandated
functions.
FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS BY SERVICE AREA
ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
Effective administration is needed to ensure that the Local Government Unit is on the right track on its
way to progress. To ensure that the governance ad administrative services of the Municipality are taken
care of, there should be a way to gauge the performance of the LGU in this area.
It is on this premise that the LGPMS includes Governance and Administrative Services as one of its
performance areas that includes two (2) service areas, namely: (a) Organizational Development; (b)
Administration.
Organizational Development
The LGU performed within or above the benchmark in this area. It has an assigned desk and has
installed other support mechanism for Civil Society and NGO groups. Moreover, the LGU has an
effective human resource management and development program through the establishment of
an effective human resource planning, effective recruitment and selection process, performance
evaluation for its employees, human resource and career development, installation of an
incentives and awards system, establishment of grievance committee. It allows transparency
ensuring that the documents are available to public, responsive to the existing felt need of the
employees and allowed participation of employee’s representative on selection process. The LGU
has an organized and systematic workplace because of its practice of the 5s Philosophy.
Administration
 The LGU has an efficient system to enhance taxes and revenues. It has an organized Task
Force Tax Collection composed of mostly Department Heads. The task force focuses on real
property taxes, and an increase of not less than 20% was realized. It also updated real property
map for property identification and an indexing system that facilitates access for records of real
property owners.
The Annual Budget is responsive to the budgetary requirements of the local government plans
and satisfies statutory and mandatory obligations. The Municipal Fund was allotted and utilized
on three major aspect of targeted development such as: Social, Economic and
Environmental Management.
The LGU has an effective financial management system. The composition of BAC is in accordance
with RA 9184 and all transaction made and recorded in accordance with prescribed accounting
and auditing rules and regulations. Annual financial statements of the LGU are completed and
audited by the end of the year.
The LGU has an effective communication system such as radio system, telephone, short
messaging service that is staffed, even on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays to respond on time-
to track all actions for customers satisfaction.
The LGU has streamlined civil application processes. The applications for business permits,
building permits, real property assessment and certificates of occupancy are available in the one-
stop shop.
EXTENT OF LOCAL EMPOWERMENT
Citizens Participation
In the aspect of citizens participation, the municipality got a total score of 4.80 which is
equivalent rating to an adjectival rating of high performance. The LGU is strong on the NGO/PO
participation in the special bodies in the development process which is evident in the high rating
it obtained in most indicators.
The participations of non-governmental organizations and people’s organization in all aspects of
governance is encouraged by the Municipal Government. All accredited NGOs are represented in
the Municipality’s Special Bodies and other councils and boards created through an Executive
Order by the Municipal Mayor. The six (6) Local Special Bodies are organized and made
functional. The composition of these Special Bodies is in accordance w3ith what is prescribed in
the Local Government Code of 1991. Other councils and boards were also organized in pursuance
to the issuances by National Government Agencies such as the Solid Waste Management Board,
the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children, the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council,
the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council among others.
Transparency
A high rating of five (5.00) was garnered by the municipality in this sub sector which is indicative
of the fact that the municipality has always promoted transparency in all its dealings and
operations.
Office of the Community Development Information was manned by an Information Officer and
staffs that provides information about the municipality and its operations to the public. The
Municipal Information Office publishes newsletter name “Kalakan” quarterly. This publication
features the latest executive measures and programs implemented by the executive and
legislative body.
Aside from the newsletter, the municipality has also produced flyers and brochures on the profile
of the LGU and its tourist attractions, list of business establishments, banks, restaurants and fast
food centers that are available for distribution to tourist and guests.
 To ensure massive information on local government operations the municipality has a website
that can be accessed through the internet which is updated regularly and features information
about the locality.
The annual report for the year 2005 which cover the socio-economic, political, peace and order
conditions and personnel matters were submitted to the concerned agencies.
Development Planning
As for the development planning sub-sector, the Municipality had a remarkable performance with
the high rating of five (5.0). In the pursuance of the vision and in the administration of a
municipality na “Nangunguna sa Aksyon at Serbisyo”, quality plans were formulated and put
in place for a more participatory planning process.
Public consultations involved various development sectors and the projects identified during these
for a considered as among the projects for implementation. Proposed projects are also subjected
to development council consultations. Public consultation is a part of the continuing process of
increasing public awareness and active stake holder’s of programs.
The Annual Investment Plan was based on the local development investment program (LDIP).
The sectoral goals are consistent with the Municipal’s Vision, Mission and Goals. The active
participation of all Local Development Council members made prioritization fair and acceptable to
all sectors. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan was formulated with the participation of the
different sectors which contains the integrated infrastructure plan and integrated sectoral
strategies. The CLUP was approved last August 7, 2002.
Conscious of the need to get relevant and accurate information as a requirement of a good plan
and better decision-making and given the opportunity to computerize data banking, the
municipality invested resource development to establish an efficient information system.
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
The Sanggunian, as the legislative body of the local government unit, is mandated to enact
ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the local
government units and its inhabitant pursuant section 16 of the code.
It is in this premise that the LGPMs includes legislative services as one of its performance areas
that includes two (2) service areas, namely; (a) development legislation; and (b) legislative
tracking system.
Development Legislation
Art. 103 (b)(1) of IRR of LGC of 1991 provides the creation of five 95) standing Committees in
the local sanggunian as well as the preparation of internal rules and Procedures within 90 days
after the first regular session.
In consideration of the above-mentioned concerns, the LGU performed within or above the
benchmark.The Sangguniang Bayan of Calaca, Batangas is in full compliance of the codal
provision. All standing committees and other appropriate committees have been organized. It has
adopted its own Internal Rules and Procedures. A legislative agenda, which provided well-defined
legislative action and timeframe, was also developed in full consultation with stake holders.
Legislative Tracking System
In order to strengthen the capability of the Sanggunian to effectively discharge its duties, it has
to provide an efficient filing and retrieval system of legislative outputs through information
technology.
In consideration of the above-mentioned concerns, the LGU performed within and above the
benchmark. The Sanggunian has installed/set-up proper indexing of resolutions and ordinances
for easy retrieval on inquiry.
 Local Sanggunian are required to enact relevant ordinances or pass resolutions in support of
social development and invironmental management.
The Sanggunian has adopted a Code of General Ordinances, Gender and Development Code and
Revenue Code.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Health and nutrition Services
Generally, our delivery or health and nutrition services reveal a good level of condition. This may
be attributed to the following condition: (1) Organize and functional local health board which
prepares the annual budget for the operation and maintenance of health and services facilities
and give advice on health matters; (2) Adequate and functional barangay health centers and
health workers (LUNAS Kalusugan); (3) Adequate number of municipal health workers; (4)
Serviceable medical and dental equipment (5) Involvement of non-government and civil
organization.
Figure below shows the top three diseases of the municipality.

TOP THREE DISEASES LGU AVERAGE

1. Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection and Pneumonia 103.69

2. Hypertension 13.19

3. Diarrhea 11.79

Infant and child mortality rates decreased from 4 to 0 deaths Program/efforts that were
implemented are (1) Expanded Program on Immunization (2) Early childhood development (3)
Bright Child which is an integrated approach to deal with the physical, emotional and educational
requirements of raising a bright child.
Findings from the maternal mortality showed a declining trend. These positive findings maybe
attributed to the following observations: (1) proportion of births attended by health
professionals; (2) Percentage of births delivered in a health facility; (3) Prenatal and post-natal
care coverage; (4) Percentage of those injected with tetanus toxoid and provision of iron table
supplements. Aside from this, the municipal government continuously conducted programs on
safe motherhood and family planning services such as: IEC, Trainings on gender sensitivity or
GAD Program, Breast feeding program, etc.
Medical, dental and other social services were regularly done to various barangays under the Nas
Nas Barangayan Program.
Education Services
In general, the delivery of basic education in this municipality showed a positive level of
condition. This condition must be related to the following: (1) Organized and functional municipal
school board that met at least once a month to discuss the annual plan and budget of the Special
Education Fund (SEF). The board has fairly utilized the SEF with P3,355,956.28 out of the total
amount of P3,794,000.00 spent for its PPAs. It reflects 88.45% utilization of its budget for
education. The biggest chunk of the SEF is devoted to Repair and Maintenance of School
Facilities.
As a result, the literacy rate, being a key impact indicator of education sector, is high with 3.10%
in school year 2005. This is attributed to the presence of number of school in the municipality.
 Graduation rate in secondary education marks above the benchmark of 85% - 90%. CY 2005
shows that 4,321 were enrolled in high school, 1,076 graduated in the same year.
Housing and Basic Utilities
Calaca has a total of 12,206 household. The Municipal Mayor, in his capacity as Local Chief
Executive is extending outmost assistance to Gawad Kalinga for the less fortunate families of the
locality.
Potable water supply is sufficient in the municipality. Record shows that 100% of the total
households have access to potable water.
There are various barangays covered by level III system operated by the cooperative which
pumps water from ground sources and distributed to all residents.
Other sources of water in the municipality are deep well and spring which augment the needed
supply of safe drinking in the municipality. In compliance to sanitation regulations and standards,
8,489 households have sanitary water sealed of flush toilets.
Electricity is provided to 100% households. Telephone companies like Globe and Continental
accorded landline connection to households. With the latest installation of cell sites in the area,
some people have access to the state of the art communications facilities. In addition,
municipality have accessed to postal services, telegraphic services and the public calling stations
of the continental.
Peace, Security and Disaster Preparedness
The municipality is considered one of the most peaceful municipalities in the Province. Average
crime rate for the Year2005 was .27%. This is an indication that police force has been doing their
job despite the lack of manpower and the increasing population of the municipality.
For the year 2005 10 crimes were recorded as index crimes. Those are serious crime in nature
such as murder, rape, homicide, physical injury, robbery and left. Hence most of the crime
incidence were occurring in the municipality are petty crimes and violations of ordinances.
The Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPDC), People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) and the
Women’s and Children’s Desk are present in the LGU. All other requirements as to the
effectiveness of these councils are met such as conduct of meetings.
Programs, projects and activities on Peace and Order are being implemented by the local PNP to
its fullest measure. Barangay intelligence networks are organized in all of the barangays and are
always keeping and touch with the PNP.
In addition to peace and order programs the municipality had organized the Municipal Disaster
Coordinating Council which plans, implements and monitors programs and projects before, during
after calamities. Every quarter, the council meets to assess and monitors the implementation of
the programs and to provide assistance to the Barangay Disaster Coordinating Committees.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion
Mission attained shows that in the Entrepreneurship, business and Industry Promotion Areas, the
LGU got the overall rating area of 1.67 which is below the benchmark. This poor rating was
brought about by the absence of Local Investment Code. Another factor is that of limited
budgetary allocation of the LGU for Industry promotion that generates new jobs.
Agriculture and Fisheries Development
The LGU has a poor rating for its State of Agriculture and Fisheries development reflecting a
below the/poor benchmark performance.
 The poor rating maybe due to absence of research and studies on aquaculture and fishery
development. Mangrove and Coral reefs does not exist at the municipal water.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 states that local government
units shall enhance, among others, the right of people to a balance ecology. It is in this premises
that LGPMS includes environmental management as one of its performance areas that includes
two (2) service areas: (1) natural resource management; and (2) waste management and
pollution control.
Natural Resource Management
Under this service area, the LGU fairly performed well and garnered a rating of five (5.0).
This could be attributed to the following observations. The LGU enacted ordinances necessary in
protecting the environment. Information on this has also reached the barangays thru Information
Education Campaign (IEC).
Waste Management and Pollution Control
Using LGPMS as a toll, the LGU performed well in waste management and pollution control
having garnered a service area rating of five (5.0). The high rating of the LGU is due to the Solid
Waste Management Board which functioned very effectively.
Moreover, locators or industries installed pollution control device facilities. All of these results to
the significant solid waste reduction. Each urban barangays were beneficiaries of material
recovery facilities (MRF) in compliance to Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
 Municipal Mayor Vice-Mayor

Hon. Sofronio Manuel C. Ona Hon. Renante L. Macalindong

Councilor Councilor
Hon. Deovic M. Ontangco Hon. Emilyn D. Alcazar

Councilor Councilor
Hon. Rexner Jown V. Pastoral Hon. Ma. Vicenta L. Vidal
 Councilor Councilor
Hon. Divina A. Opelanio Hon. Jerry Raphael I. Katigbak

Councilor ABC President

Hon. Orlando E. Noche Hon. Felipe D. Gatdula