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Case Study 2: CAVITEX: Bacoor Interchange
The City: Bacoor, Cavite
Bacoor is the so-called Cavite’s Gateway to and from Southern Metro Manila. It has just been
declared a city on June 24, 2012. Bacoor is part of the first congressional district of Cavite.
Its location, southwest of Metro Manila makes Bacoor an important gateway to Metro
Manila. This is further reinforced by the fact it contains the south end of the Manila-Cavite
Expressway. Bacoor is among the key areas and the fastest growing municipalities in Cavite
together with Imus and Dasmariñas.
City Boundaries
Land Area
Bacoor is at the northern tip of the Province of
Cavite. It lies approximately 15 kilometers
southwest of the center of Manila, and about 27
kilometers from Trece Martires City, the
provincial capital. It is situated along the Manila
Bay and separated by Zapote River on its eastern
boundary from the city of Las Piñas, and the Imus
River on its western boundary. It is bounded on
the west by the municipalities of Imus and Kawit,
on the south by the municipality of Dasmariñas,
on the north by Bacoor Bay, and on the east by the
cities of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa. The poblacion
is located inland on the northernmost part of the
municipality and lies along Bacoor Bay.
The municipality covers a total area of approximately 4,397.79 hectares. Its terrain ranges
from plain to slightly rolling. The west and the east sides are traversed by Imus and Zapote
Rivers and both provide salt water for Bacoor’s salt farms that double as fishponds during the
rainy season. During the wet season, water flowing from the old dams and thus filling up
existing creeks serves as natural irrigation for the municipality. The provincial road, which is
traversed by municipal and barangay roads linking all barangays of Bacoor, intersects the
national road or the Aguinaldo Highway, running north to south from Bacoor to Tagaytay
City. Formerly noted for its salt beds, Bacoor today is a bustling commercial and business
center.
Bacoor has a total of 73 barangays, of which 10 are coastal and 63 are inland barangays.
Demographics
The municipality of Bacoor registered an annual growth rate of 4.04% for the period 1995-
2000, increasing from 90,364 in 1980 to 250,821 in 1995, and 305,699 in 2000. The
municipal population is projected to reach 791,555 in 2011. Population density in Bacoor in
2000 was registered at 69.51 persons per hectare. This is projected to grow to 179.98 persons
per hectare in 2011.
Population density in Bacoor in 2000 was registered at 69.51 persons per hectare. This is
projected to grow to 179.98 persons per hectare in 2011.
Historical Background
Some accounts indicate that the town of Bacoor, also named Bakood or Bakoor (named after
a species of bamboo), was founded in 1671. When the Spaniard troops arrived in “Bacoor”,
they met some local inhabitants in the process of building a fence around their house. The
Spaniards ask the men what is the city’s name, but because of the difficulties in
understanding each other, the local inhabitants thought that the Spaniards were asking what
they are doing. The men answered “Bakood”. It was then pronounced Spanish which is
“Bacoor” by the Spaniards soldiers and was soon officially called “Bacoor”.
Bacoor was also the site of the Battle of Zapote Bridge in 1899 which involved Philippine
and American troops. It was in this battle where Gen. Edilberto Evangelista was killed.
In the aftermath of the Philippine Revolution which coincided with the declaration of the first
Philippine independence on June 12, 1898, Bacoor was designated as the first capital of the
Philippine Revolutionary government by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo until it was transferred to
Malolos, Bulacan. “Gargano” was then the revolutionary name assigned to Bacoor by
Aguinaldo’s henchmen.
Landform
Topography
The topography of Bacoor is characterized by a plain to slightly rolling terrain. Slope grade
of zero to three percent (0 - 3%) covers almost the entire area of Bacoor. Map 2.1 shows the
slope map. Maps 2.2 and 2.3 reflect the land system map and the geological map,
respectively.
General Slope Map of Bacoor
Legend
Provincial Boundary
Municipal Boundary
Barangay Road
River/ Stream
Shoreline
0-3% Slope
Land Systems Map of Bacoor
Legend
Provincial Boundary
Municipal Boundary
Barangay Road
River/ Stream
Shoreline
Fluvio-Marine/Alluvium
Alluvium
Volcanic Tuff
Hydro-Geology
The municipality of Bacoor has many rivers,
creeks, and other tributaries. The Zapote River
traverses barangays Zapote, Aniban, Ligas, San
Nicolas and Molino on the eastern boundary.
One tributary to Zapote River runs across the
barangays of Zapote and Talaba while another
tributary of the same river goes out directly to
Bacoor by traversing barangays Zapote, Talaba
and Maliksi. The Molino River that comes all
the way from the Dasmariñas area spills into
the Zapote River in the area of barangay San
Nicolas. The Imus River, on the other hand,
traverses barangays Sineguelasan, Banalo,
Mabolo, Salinas, Real and parts of Molino on
the western boundary. Bacoor River traverses
barangays Alima, Banalo, Mabolo, Daang
Bukid, Habay and other parts of Panapaan.
Surface Water Map of Bacoor
Geological Map of Bacoor
Legend
Provincial Boundary
Municipal Boundary
Barangay Road
River/ Stream
Shoreline
Alluvium
Taal Tuff
Land Use
Existing Land Use
With the advent of urbanization, much has changed in the land uses of the municipality of
Bacoor. Within a span of almost 20 years, the municipality has largely lost its agro-fishery
base for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial purposes.The table below shows
the area distribution of existing land uses in Bacoor.
Table 1 Existing Land Use of Bacoor by Category, 2010
Land Use Type Area (Has.) % to Total
Residential 4,030.61 86.29%
Agricultural 198.24 04.24%
Open Grasslands 264.30 5.66%
Commercial 91.95 1.97%
Institutional 23.30 0.50%
Industrial 42.88 0.92%
Cemetery 19.92 0.42%
Total 4,671.00 100.00%
Existing Land Use Map of Bacoor
Legend
Residential
Commercial
Agri-Fishery
Open Grassland
Institutional
Cemetery
Industrial
Barangay Boundary
Hi-way
Prov’l/Nat’l
Barangay Road
Boulevard
River
Bacoor’s roles as the Gateway to Cavite and the Catchment Area for the residential
population from Metro Manila and industrial centers in Cavite have largely influenced the
land uses in Bacoor. Residential areas comprise the majority of the land uses, followed by
open grassland, agri-fishery, commercial, institutional, and industrial. The town’s formerly
agricultural character has given way to a predominantly residential town. Land use potentials
and advantages include the town’s compact urban structure, and infrastructure projects that
are currently being implemented or being planned in Bacoor. Land use concerns include the
need to manage CBD growth as well as the need for density controls and more infrastructure
support.
Residential Area
Residential use comprises the bulk of Bacoor’s current land use, covering about 73
barangays. These include the following: Siniguelasan; Banalo; Mabolo 1; Tabing Dagat;
Digman; Maliksi 1; Talaba 1; Zapote 1,2,3; Ligas; Aniban 1,2,3,4,5; San Nicolas 1,2; San
Nicolas 3; Niog 1,2,3; Panapaan 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8; Real 1,2; Mambog 1,2,3,4,5; Salinas 3,4;
Habay 1,2; Dulong Bayan; Molino 1,2,3,4,5,6,7; Queen’s Row West, Queen’s Row East, and
Queen’s Row Central. In most of these barangays are found residential subdivisions.
Commercial Area
Commercial activities cover an area of 91.95 hectares (2.09% of total area). Commercial
establishments intersperse the residential areas scattered in different barangays of the
municipality. These commercial uses are found in Mabolo 1; Dulong Bayan; Habay 1-2;
Salinas 4; Real 1; Panapaan 1,2,4,5,6,7,8; Niog 1,2,3; Talaba 2,3,5,6,7; Zapote 1,3,4,5;
Aniban 1,4; Kaingin; Digman; Tabing Dagat; Alima; Mambog 4; San Nicolas 3; Bayanan;
and Molino 1,2,3,5
Major commercial activities lie along Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, and the highways of
Tirona, Evangelista, Molino and Talaba-Zapote. The main commercial centers can be found
in the intersection of Tirona and Aguinaldo Highways (where SM City Bacoor is located) and
in the Aguinaldo Highway Extension leading to Zapote, Las Piñas City.
Institutional Area
Institutional areas consist of lands which presently house the government, academic and
religious institutions as well as other structures catering to the provisions of public services
and needs. This covers 23.30 hectares (0.53% of total area).
Industrial Area
Industrial activities cover an area of 42.88 hectares (0.97%). Bacoor has existing industrial
warehouses that are scattered in different areas such as along the Tirona Highway and
Aguinaldo Highway. The town’s industrial activities are concentrated in Niog 3.
Agri-Fishery Area
Agri-fishery areas include all ricelands and other productive agricultural lands and water
bodies or fishponds. Based on 2001 GIS maps, Bacoor has 603.81 hectares devoted to agri-
fishery (13.73% of total area). Agricultural uses are located in Maliksi 1,2,3; Kaingin;
Panapaan 3; Talaba 1,2; Mabolo 2; Dulong Bayan; Habay 1; Alima; and San Nicolas 1,2.
Open Grassland
On the southern part of the municipality, vast grasslands can be found. This area totals 264.30
hectares, covering 6.01% of the total land area of Bacoor. Grasslands are found in
Siniguelasan; Daang Bukid; Campo Santo; Habay 1; Salinas 1; Ligas 3; Niog 3; San Nicolas
1,2; Bayanan; Molino 2; and Mambog 4.
Cemetery
Cemeteries cover an area of 19.82 hectares (6.45%). Cemeteries are found in Molino 2; Ligas
2; Digman; Kaingin; and Panapaan 7.
Proposed Land Use Plan
The proposed land use plan for Bacoor was made with the general purpose of guiding the
municipality’s spatial directions and overall growth towards attaining its vision of a
progressive, well-developed, self-reliant, peaceful, healthy and environment-friendly city
taking the physical as well as socio-economic conditions prevailing in the area including
proposed infrastructure programs and projects. The proposed land uses and area distribution are
provided in the table below.
Land Use Type Area (Has.) % to Total
Urban Core 1,417.00 32.22%
Urban Expansion 2,461.00 55.96%
Agricultural Development 369.00 8.39%
Ecological Development 34.27 0.78%
Light Industrial 88.92 2.02%
Coastal Development 27.87 0.63%
Total 4,398.06 100.00%
The proposed land use plan aims to channel future growth into the most suitable locations and
provide opportunities to intensify land utilization in the present urban area, conserve
environmentally-constrained areas while providing opportunities to enhance the economic
outputs of the municipality and provide an efficient service network for the municipality.
Table 2 Proposed Land Use of Bacoor by Category, 2010
Urban Core Area
This area is the business and commercial center of the town with the supportive residential,
institutional, and recreational type of activities. The area includes the present central business
district (CBD) and its immediate outlying areas characterized by high density land utilization.
Being the traditional commercial-residential center of the municipality, the area will be the
focus of urban renewal efforts. This area covers the barangays of Sineguelasan; Banalo;
Alima; Campo Santo; Tabing Dagat; Daang Bukid; Digman; Kaingin; Dulong Bayan;
Mabolo 1,2,3; Salinas 1,2,3,4; Habay 1,2; Real 1,2; Panapaan 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8; Maliksi 1,2,3;
Talaba 1,2,3,4,5,6,7; Zapote 1,2,3,4,5; Aniban, Ligas 1,2; Niog 1,2,3; and Mambog 1,2,3,4.
Proposed General Land Use Map of Bacoor
Legend
Urban Core Area
Urban Expansion Area
Agricultural
Ecological
Light Industrial
Coastal
Barangay Boundary
Hi-way
Prov’l/Nat’l
Barangay Road
Boulevard
River
Urban Expansion Area
This area will absorb the urban core expansion requirements of the municipality.
Urbanization would be promoted and enhanced in this area. This area refers to the vast track
of land spanning Molino 1,2,3,4,5,6,7; San Nicolas 1,2,3; Ligas 3; Bayanan; Mambog
1,2,3,4; and Queen’s Row West, East, and Central.
The area, which may be developed as a new town, would be a mixed development of low to
medium density residential neighborhood with commercial and institutional facilities. The
place is envisioned to be a community for people to live, work, and take leisure. This area
would be the site of the proposed municipal hall, specifically in Molino 3.
Agricultural Development Area
This area in Molino 4 would be utilized for cultivation, pastoral activities, livestock
production, integrated farm operations, etc. The Strategic Agriculture and Fishery
Development Zone (SAFDZ) in San Nicolas 1 and 2 is likewise included in the Agricultural
Development Area.
Ecological Development Area
Located in Molino 4, this area would be the site of the proposed Environmental Park.
Coastal Development Area
The Coastal Development area covers the waterfront areas of the municipality’s coastal
barangays. The development of this area would be limited to agri-fishery and agri-tourism
type of activities. Sineguelasan; Alima; Tabing Dagat; Digman; Kaingin; Maliksi 1,3; Talaba
1,2; and Zapote 5. Complementary uses allowed in this area include residential, commercial,
institutional and recreation activities provided they are in conformity to existing laws and
policies.
Open Space/Parks
The existing open space in the municipality would be enhanced by the planting of trees. The
existing plaza and parks in the different subdivisions in Bacoor would be developed as
breathing spaces for the residential areas. Construction of more parks would be encouraged to
upgrade the visual component of the town.
Buffer Zones
The buffer zones refer to parks or open spaces intended to separate incompatible land uses to
control pollution and nuisance as well as define the areas where no permanent structures
would be allowed. All existing water bodies, rivers and streams would have an easement of at
least 3 meters on both sides of the water bodies. The buffer zones would be established in
areas between incompatible land uses and along the roads.
Project Background
The Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx) is a 14 km (8.7 mi) expressway in along the
coast of Bacoor Bay after south of Roxas Boulevard with exits to Bacoor and Kawit. It is an
extension of the Radial Road 1 (R-1) of Metro Manila. It is owned and operated by the Public
Estates Authority Tollway Corporation (PEATC), a government owned and / or owned
corporation and a subsidiary of the Public Estates Authority, an office under the Office of the
President. It is also nicknamed the Coastal Road because of its vicinity to the Manila Bay.
The R-1 Expressway Extension, Segment 4 is a dual two lane, North and South bound, seven
(7) kilometer expressway traversing Bacoor Bay built over water, and a combination of
reclamation and viaduct works stretching from Bacoor to Kawit, Cavite. It was built from
January 2007 to April 2011 by its general contractor Sargasso Construction Development
Corp in joint venture with Atom Development Corporation. The project was funded by local
and foreign lenders. The said Expressway Extension is the continuation of the existing R-1 Expressway , a dual
three lane, north and south bound, 6.475 kilometers expressway from airport junction to the
foot of Bacoor. It was built in 1996 and became operational May 1998 by a Malaysian
company United Engineers ( Malaysia )Berhad-(UEM), the investor of the MCTE Project.
The said company was acquired by Mr. Luis Juan Virata in the year 2000, and had been and
remains as its Chairman and major stockholder at present. The MCTE Project at present has a
total stretch of approximately 14 kilometers and known as Aguinaldo Boulevard.
The Site:
Manila- Cavite Coastal Road and Reclamation Project
Bacoor Interchange (Longos-Talaba Area)
At the north end, it feeds into and from Roxas Boulevard in the city of Parañaque in Metro
Manila, also part of R-1. The highway features a limited number of interchanges. The
original south terminus of the expressway in Bacoor is being converted to a full interchange
and is currently partially open, and one of the terminal points of the expressway in Kawit is a
forced interchange. There are two toll barriers on the expressway: the original barrier at Las
Piñas and the extension barrier in Kawit. Vehicles are charged a flat toll rate based on class.
PEATC has also incorporated an electronic toll collection system it calls E-TAP.
Sign indicating the boundary between Metro Manila and the Province of Cavite; Interchange construction
and unfinished part of Cavitex
Construction works for the approach to the overpass for what is now the Bacoor Exit. Vehicles now take the
rightmost lanes to turn left towards Bacoor using the overpass that can already be seen in the photo. Vehicles
proceeding towards Kawit should proceed along the tollway
Turning towards Bacoor, motorists are greeted by another overpass on the opposing direction that leads
travelers from the Alabang-Zapote Road the Aguinaldo Highway towards the Coastal Expressway.
Environmental and Resource Management Issues concerning CAVITEX
Land Use Conversion
Bacoor had been renowned for its mussel production. However, due to rapid urbanization,
the economic contribution of the fishing industry to Bacoor’s economy has declined over
the years. In contrast, trade and service-oriented activities have increased in the
municipality. Many agricultural lots, particularly fishponds, have been converted into
subdivisions. Offshore and coastal fishing has also been affected by the construction of the
Manila-Cavite Coastal Road and Reclamation Project.
The Municipality of Bacoor conducted a
survey on informal settlers living along the
Philippine National Railways (PNR) tracks,
river and in other areas which fall within
danger zones, along the PNR tracks, 23,443
along the river, and 11,075 along the coastal
areas, or a total of 37,091 families. The
biggest concentration of these families is
found in Longos, numbering 3,600 families or
9.7% of the total number of families. Longos
is located directly beside the Bacoor
Interchange of the Manila-Cavite Coastal
Road and Reclamation Project.
When the construction of the Cavitex started,
these informal settlers were greatly affected,
since they have to vacate the said location for
the clearing of the site. The livelihood of these
informal settlers was also affected, since most
of them use agri-fishery as their source of
income because they live in the coastal area of
Bacoor. The mussel and oyster pond were
destroyed to give way to the extension of
coastal road to Cavite. Based on the proposed
general land use of Bacoor, the mentioned site
would be part of the new urban and coastal
development zone.
Informal Settlers at Longos beside Bacoor Interchange
Informal Settlers at Longos
Transportation Network
Bacoor aims to maintain its competitive advantage as a key “gateway” from Metro-Manila to
the province of Cavite. It aims to capitalize on its vital role as an important physical link
between the industrial and tourism areas of Cavite and Metro Manila via the Cavitex.
The map below shows the structural plan of the transportation network in Bacoor.
When the Cavitex started its operation, the congestion at Talaba Road and Aguinaldo
Highway were lessen. Vehicles going to Kawit, Tanza, Cavite City, etc. will not have to
traverse Talaba Road and Aguinaldo Highway to be able to reach these municipalities.
Vehicles will have the option of going directly to these coastal areas through this proposed
road without having to pass through SM Bacoor and Mabolo in Tirona. Although currently,
there were few who uses the Cavitex compared to the road capacity they had forecast so in
effect most of these vehicle still travel through the Talaba road and the use of Cavitex was
not maximized.
Structural plan of Transportation Network
Power pylons were built, encroaching the carriageway and thus reducing the traffic capacity
of this road. RROW limits are not defined as there seems to be an overlapping between the
frontage of properties along the road and RROW. This situation has led to the reduction of
road capacity.
Traffic signals are not used during peak hours. Side cars and tricycles cross the junction
between the Talaba Road and Bacoor Interchange connecting Las Pinas to Bacoor. Slow-
moving vehicles like these two should not in any way be allowed to cross part of the national
highway like the Talaba Road. Pedestrian facilities are not provided, and jaywalking is a
common sight. There is no overpass for the crossing pedestrians.
The pavement from the Bacoor Interchange through Talaba Road is poorly maintained and is
ripe for rehabilitation. The current condition of the pavement causes the slowing down of
vehicles crossing it.
Talaba Road Connecting to Cavitex; Construction of the Cavitex, Bacoor interchange
Cavitex, Bacoor interchange
Drainage and Sewerage System
The government of Bacoor provides for the drainage alongside municipal road systems as
well as assistance to barangays in implementing drainage improvements along barangay
roads. The private sector likewise implements drainage construction, improvement and
rehabilitation projects within their respective development areas. Real estate developers are
expected to plan and construct the drainage system within their subdivisions. Industrial or
economic zones are supposed to have satisfactory drainage facilities within their eco-zones.
The drainage problem of Bacoor differs with respect to areas; approaches to these problems
require unique treatments. The maps below shows the drainage lines of Bacoor and the
location of drainage problem areas.
The site which was a formerly agri-fishery land located in low-lying area experience most of
the drainage problem. As a result, this area is prone to flooding. The situation is aggravated
by the slow process of draining water runoff due to the improper functioning of the drainage
lines which are clogged by household wastes improperly disposed by residents. As a result,
the creeks have reduced capacity and impeded flow resulting to momentary flooding.
The coastal area of Bacoor was submerged in deep water every time it rains because of the
Manila- Cavite road extension project or Cavitex. Before Cavitex, flood was not an issue
among the coastal people of the city. Since the road project came into existence, it altered the
natural flow of waters in Bacoor Bay, flooding has become a regular nightmare to tens of
thousands of fishermen and residents along Manila and Bacoor Bays.
Map of Drainage Lines in Bacoor; Location of Drainage Problems
Standpoints from Various Roles
ROLES PHYSICAL
IMPLICATIONS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
IMPLICATIONS
Local Public
Officials
Bacoor will maintain its
competitive advantage as a
key “gateway” from Metro-
Manila to the province of
Cavite. It will capitalize on
its vital role as an important
physical link between the
industrial and tourism areas
of Cavite and Metro Manila
via the Bacoor Interchange
of Cavitex.
Establishment and
Improvement of Key Road
Links
Infrastructures like this
would attract foreign and
local investors.
Cavitex will be a boost to
Cavite Tourism and will
allow commercial traffic to
move goods quicker from
Port Area and Naia to the
Cavite Export Processing
Zone, which is essential to
nationwide economic zone
The construction of Cavitex
will provide a compact urban
core that is well-connected to
residential expansion areas as
well as to commercial and
industrial development
corridors which would
enhance agglomeration
economies and will help on
preserving the close social
ties of Bacoor’s population.
Agri-Fishery
Residents
Families in the affected site
would lose their houses to
give way for the project.
The construction projects go
through the communities,
demolishing the houses to
literally pave the road for the
expressway. And according
to the residents, they have
received no assistance from
the government.
Hundreds of urban poor
families would lose their
livelihood because of the
Manila- Cavite Road
extension project. Many of
the residents in the urban
poor communities in Bacoor
are small and itinerant
vendors, jeepney and pedicab
drivers, and small fishermen.
The Cavitex project
displaced a minimum of
3600 families in Longos
area.
Many of the families used to
reside in the site of Cavitex
lost their houses, livelihood
and were reduced to deeper
depths of poverty.
City Residents
Improving circulation and
Diffused economic growth,
(Non-agri-fishery
residents)
traffic flow within the
municipality’s CBD and
major commercial corridors.
The existence of Cavitex
caused the alteration of the
natural flow of water in
Bacoor bay and this led to
momentary flooding at the
area.
including a larger economic
base and broader
employment opportunities
Environmentalist
Ecological imbalance due to
reclamation of the Bacoor
bay to give way to the
Manila-Cavite Expressway.
The reclamation for Cavitex
impeded movements and
natural flow of waters that
cause massive flooding and
sky high storm surge during
tropical storms and torrential
rains
Two years after the
completion of the solid-
based road infrastracture
done through massive
reclamation of not less than
5,000 hectares of foreshore
waters along Bacoor Bay, a
dramatic decline in fish
capture and aquaculture
production took place.
Mussel farms were
demolished causing grave
economic difficulties to
small and medium scale
mussel operators in Bacoor.
Shell gathering which is once
a productive activity in
Bacoor Bay is now a thing of
the past due to the ecological
imbalance created by
massive reclamation.
Foreign and Local
Investors/
Businessmen
Good for construction and
this would pave way for
urban expansion and real
estate development in
Cavite.
Strengthen the commercial
link between Metro Manila
and the booming provinces
of Cavite, Laguna and
Batangas.
Economic activities in
Cavite, have practically went
into a full swing with the
construction of many
subdivisions in these areas
after we Cavitex started
operating.
Motorists/Users
Alleviate traffic congestion
in Bacoor- Talaba road,
since the motorists going to
Kawit, Trece Martirez and
other parts of Cavite have
the option on taking another
route which is the Cavitex.
Provision of high capacity,
reliable, and efficient
alternate route parallel to
Aguinaldo Highway and
Tirona Highway.
Cavitex is seen to ease traffic
on major stretch for travelers
going to Cavite province.
Travel time will be reduced
to 20 minutes instead of one
hour and 30 minutes from
Kawit, Cavite to Manila, and
from Imus, Cavite to Makati
City. There would be more
time to spend with family
and other things.
Conclusion:
In order to effectively plan and implement any projects and regulations related to urban
development and environmental resources management, the government planning agencies
need to engage stakeholder participation i.e. public, key agencies and local organizations, on
decision making process. This would enable to formulate the acceptable plan that would
equally benefit all sector of the society. This practice generally highlights the realistic needs
of the city and minimizes the conflicts.
Given the fast growth of the Bacoor, some form of control over development densities are
needed since these will affect the demand for infrastructure, utilities, services, and the overall
quality of the environment. To support current and future land use activities, infrastructure
and services such as transportation, water supply, drainage and sewerage should be
augmented. This need becomes more prominent since Bacoor starts to become the catchment
area of residents from Metro Manila as well as of migrant population employed in the
industrial centers of the other districts in Cavite like Carmona, and Dasmariñas.
Urban land use and environmental resources management are the priority issues in the study
area. There is a need to implement improved land use management plan, which should
comprehensively address land requirements for natural resources, urban development and
other development needs. Projects related to urban development and natural resources should
be regularly monitored and update data information to evaluate the effects of the
implemented projects and immediately provide actions or alterations in the projects. In this
way, the negative externalities such as pollution, drainage and sewerage problems and
transportation network system would be eliminated or diminished.
Reference:
Comprehensive Land Use Report, Municipality of Bacoor, Cavite 200-2020 (n.d) Retrieve
from http://www.bacoor.gov.ph//clup
Cavitex, Manila-Cavite Expressway. (n.d) Retreve from http://cavitexpressway.com
Corpuz, Gerry. Battle of Manila Bay Looms over Reclamation. December 07,2012. Manila
Bulletin.