CHAPTER III

Research Methodology
Research Design (Data Gathering Procedure)
The research design is the structure with in which research is conducted. A
research design is the arrangement of conditions for the collections and analysis of the
data in a manner that aims to combine to the research purpose. It constitutes the
collection, measurement and analysis of data. Research design gives an outline of
everything from defining the problems in terms of objectives to final analysis of data.
The researcher opted descriptive method as the respondents were the people of
Paete, Laguna. Present study enquires and brings forward the results of the specified
objectives, which relates to the comparison of opinions expressed from different
viewpoints. As a result, it clearly states that it is a descriptive study which includes
surveys and fact finding enquiries of different kinds.

Input

Throughput

Output

Formulation of
Thesis Problem

Information and
Data Analysis

Feasibility of
the Project

Statement of
the Problem

Site and
Environment
Analysis

Proposal

Information and
Data Gathering

Study
Findings /
Observation
and Problem
Analysis

Conclusion and
Design

Figure # Research Paradigm

Data Gathering Procedures

To gather data, different references and processes were used by the researcher.
The present study incorporates the collection of both primary and secondary data for an
in depth investigation.
Primary data has been gathered through structured unbiased interview. The
interview ensued on the government officials in Paete, Laguna.
Secondary data was gathered through the information received from the
magazines, journals and online sources.
Actual Site Investigation
The researcher visited the site for further observation and analysis. The data
gathered comprises the present neighboring structures, the condition and the
accessibility.
Government Agencies
To gather relevant data, the researcher has interviewed different resource
persons concerned in the study. Here are the lists of agencies which made the data
gathering possible:

Municipal Planning Development Office

Municipal Assessors Office

Municipal Tourism Office

Library
To be able to gather necessary information, the researcher has also looked on
different printed materials that are related to his proposed study. The Batangas State
Universitys Foster Wheeler Library at Alangilan served as his main source of information
to gather data that cant be collected first hand.

Internet
The researcher also gathered information from the internet to further support his
study.
Interviews
Conducting interviews provided concrete and reliable data to the present study. It
sought to further understand the present condition and other by laws governing The
Municipality of Paete, Laguna.
The researcher conducted an interview with Mam Lourdes V. Fadul-Sunga the
Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator. The interview discussed plans,
ideas, insights, and the possible location for the development of Museum and
Convention Centre with Hotel-Resort.
Analysis and Synthesis
The researcher applied different methods for the completion of this study. Every
portion of the data gathered is necessary for the proper evaluation and feasibility of the
study.
Conducting this study will benefit the next researchers. This study can be their
reference together with other similar theses and dissertations related to this study. The
goal of the researchers is to answer a particular problem based on the time and place of
their study. Today, technology flourished the land resulting to widespread distribution of
information. Written records and published information such as magazines and
newspapers are also the source of widespread dissemination of information.
By considering the government restrictions in planning, the study makes it more
feasible and buildable. They set guidelines based on specific constitutional laws that are
proven to be beneficial to every constituent. Those set of guidelines can be more reliable
by interviewing legitimate persons and authority. Those persons will also help the

researcher during actual research and investigation of the available physical

components.
In every problem, there is a solution. And every solution seeks proof and
corresponding justifications. Proper analysis of those evidences ascertains the
researcher planning and designing of the proposed project. The prime goal of gathering
related facts is to solve a certain problem and need of a specific target market.
Data Analysis and Presentation
This section presents the data and their analysis and interpretation in
determining a workable and feasible proposal of the Development of Island Resort
Hotel and Lakeside Ecological Park.
Site Criteria
These are the general and specific site criteria that will aid the researcher in
choosing the most suitable site for the project proposal.
General Criteria
Housing Type and Construction Approach the type of housing to be built is a key
siting criterion, and different approaches may lend themselves best to different
neighborhood locations. For instance, a development model of scattered-site, one- and
two-family houses may work best in a low-density neighborhood, whereas larger projects
using multi-unit buildings or commercial hotels are generally only available in urban
locations.
Location as with all real estate decisions, location is critical in identifying an
appropriate site for a supportive housing development.
Public transportation Sites should have good access to public transportation
options that serve important destinations for the tenants, such as supportive services
providers, employment, health care, shopping and recreation. Many tenants will not be

able to afford private transportation, so public transit becomes a necessity. In addition,

proximity to good public
Employment opportunities Sites should have reasonable access to employment
opportunities and job training. While these opportunities may not be available in the
immediate neighborhood, they should be accessible through public transportation, and
within reasonable commuting distance.
Neighborhood Amenities Projects should be located in neighborhood that have key
residential amenities, such as affordable shopping (especially supermarkets), public
libraries, post offices, banks, parks, open space and recreational facilities. This usually
means siting housing in traditional residential neighborhood, and not in commercial,
manufacturing or warehousing districts that typically lack such amenities. Proximity to
neighborhoods amenities may be a requirement or provide a competitive edge for
funding applications.
Community-based services it is critical that supportive housing tenants have easy
access to supportive services available in the community, especially to service programs
with established, formal linkages. Depending upon the projects target population,
services related to substance use and recovery, case management, crisis intervention,
parenting programs and health clinics, Tenants may need health clinics on an ongoing or
intermittent basis. If not located in the immediate neighborhood, such services should be
easily accessible by public transportation.
Security If possible, the site should not be in an area that has a high crime rate, since
supportive housing tenants may be especially vulnerable to victimization. Sites also
should abide by the principles of defensible space, which suggests low-rise buildings
and open site designs avoid hidden spaces that are conducive to crime (e.g.,
playgrounds or courtyards screened from public view).

Acquisition or Lease Costs the cost of acquiring or leasing a development site may
be the overriding consideration for selecting a property. Many public funding programs
have a maximum acquisition or lease cost (total or per unit caps) that must be
considered during the site search. The allowable costs will often limit the search to those
communities that have lower real estate prices. Most public funders, and all private
lenders, will likely require that the purchase price not exceed the appraised value of the
property.
Zoning Considerations zoning also must be carefully considered in making site
selection decisions, since local zoning regulations can frustrate efforts to gain local
approval. The project architect can analyze local zoning restrictions to help guide the site
search. Using zoning maps, it is possible to identify areas in which to develop a
proposed project as-of-right that is, without a zoning variance.
Community Acceptance The potential for community opposition to a proposed
development should be considered as the site search is being conducted. Depending
upon the assessment of community and political support in a given neighborhood, as
well as the strength of relationships with local leaders and organizational capacity, this
issue may be addressed once a site that meets the projects needs and criteria has been
identified.
Scale/Impact the scale of a supportive housing project can have an undue impact on
a neighborhood, and this impact needs to be considered in siting new projects. For
example, a large project in a low-density residential area could have an adverse impact
and would likely attract opposition from neighbor.
Contextual Design related to scale/impact, the design of supportive housing projects
should be sensitive to the neighborhood context. Largely an architectural issue, designs
should respect the scale, historic quality, setback/street line and architectural styles in
the immediate area. Residents can more easily reject plans that do not fit into the

context of the neighborhood. The design should communicate the goal of integrating the
project into the neighborhood.
Specific Criteria
1. Site should be accessible to resident, visitors and guests
2. Site should be accessible along major or minor line of circulation
3. Site must have effective waterline, power supply, communication, facilities and other
essential utilities.
4. Size, including ability to accommodate future expansion
5. Environmental issues and remediation requirements, if any
6. Relationship to surrounding proposed future land uses
7. Relationship to Citys urban planning initiatives
8. Real estate catalyst potential for the surroundings areas
9. Ability to accommodate a hotel
10. Proximity to existing and future hotels, restaurants and other hospitality amenities
11. Vehicular traffic patterns (both public and service) Parking
12.

Pedestrian circulation patterns/ease of pedestrian access

13.

Sustainability considerations

Site Data
Macro Site

Figure # Map of the CALABARZON Area

Source: Google Maps

There are 17 regions of the Philippines. One of this is Region-4, the

CALABARZON. The regional center is Lipa City in Batangas. The region is composed of
five provinces, namely Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon; whose names

form the acronym CALABARZON. The region is also more formally known as Southern
Tagalog Mainland.
The region is in southwestern Luzon, just south and east of Metro Manila and is
the second most densely populated region. CALABARZON and MIMAROPA were
previously together known as Southern Tagalog, until they were separated in 2002 by
virtue of Executive Order No. 103. Executive Order No. 246 dated October 28, 2003,
designated Calamba City as the regional center of CALABARZON. The largest city of
the CALABARZON Region and the second most highly urbanized city is Antipolo City,
with Lucena City being the first. CALABARZON is the most populated region in the
Philippines, with a population of 12,609,803 inhabitants.
Province of Laguna

Figure # Map of Laguna Province

Source: http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph

The Province of Laguna is located directly at the southern end of Rizal province
and is about thirty (30) kilometers south of Metro Manila. It is bounded in the east by the
mighty Sierra Madre Range, Quezon Province in the south, and on the north western
part are the provinces of Batangas and Cavite. With a total land area of 175,973
hectares or 1,759.73 square kilometers, Laguna is considered as the second smallest
province of Region IV-A (CALABARZON).
From the twenty seven (26) municipalities and three (4) cities, eighteen (18)
belongs to the lakeshore namely: San Pedro, Bian, Sta. Rosa City, Cabuyao, Calamba
City, Los Baos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Lumban, Kalayaan, Pangil,
Pakil, Paete, Siniloan and Mabitac. The lakeshore areas have total coastal length of
109.2 kilometers or about 49.64 percent of the total coastal length of Laguna de Bay.
The province has twenty six (26) municipalities, four cities, and 674 barangays; it
is divided into four political districts. Last January 2010, the Municipality of Binan
became a chartered city in Laguna increasing the number of cities to four and reducing
the number of municipalities to 26. The First District is considered the smallest in the
province, with only a total land area of 11,066 square kilometres or about 6.3 percent of
the provinces total land area, and comprised of three municipalities.
The Second District is composed of three municipalities and Calamba City with
an aggregate area of 33,278 square kilometers or 18.9 percent of the total land area of
Laguna. On the other hand, the Third District is made up of Ecological Profile Province
of Laguna 8 seven municipalities and San Pablo City with 51,323 square kilometers or
29.2 percent of the total land area of the province. Lastly, the Fourth District is
geographically the biggest district in Laguna; it consists of 16 municipalities and has a
total land area of 80,311 square kilometers or 45.6 percent of the total land area of the
province.

Figure # Map of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Historical Background
Rev. Fr. Juan de Placencia founded Paete in 1580. Originally, Paete was part of
Lumban, then it annexed to Pangil and two (2) years thereafter, it became an
independent parish under the able leadership of Pedro San Buenaventura.
Paete derived its name from vernacular word paet that means chisel. The chisel
is used in carpentry and woodcarving industries, for which Paete and industrious people
became famous. Priest and Spanish authorities christened or give Christian name to
many towns in Laguna except for Paete for the name was very appropriate. Some
people say that the name San Lorenzo was given to Paete at the beginning by the
Spaniards as its Christian name.

After liberation, Paete became famous for wooden shoes (bakya), both simple
and with an artistic carving on it. When the industry became less profitable, the people
turned to woodcarving such as woodcrafts and furniture making.
Paete is now among itinerary of tourist (local and foreign) whom they visit
Laguna due to craftsmanship of its people, sweet lanzones, Historic Catholic Church,
mountain and lake scenarios and its religious culture.
By virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 809 dated March 15, 2005, Paete was
declared Carving Capital of the Philippines.

Figure # Administrative Boundary Map of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Geographical Location
Paete is an inland town of the Province of Laguna located at its northeastern
part. It is about 113 kilometers away from Manila via Sta. Cruz route and approximately
90 kilometers from Manila via Siniloan Pililia Caina route.
It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Pakil, on the south by the
Municipality of Kalayaan, on the east by the Province of Quezon, on the west by the
Laguna de Bay. Its geographical coordinates are 14 degree 22 latitude and 121 degree
29 longitude.

Figure # Vicinity Map of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Topography
Paete has a total land area of 6,301.625 hectares including the uplands of the
sierra madre Mountains. Only 201.861 hectares consists the Poblacion. It has nine (9)

barangays namely: Ibaba del Sur, Maytoong, Ermita, Quinale, Ilya del Sur, Ilaya del
Norte, Bagumbayan, Bangkusay, and Ibaba del Norte. All of which are are situated
within the Poblacion. The mountain areas are divided into sitios, which are grouped and
assigned to the urban barangay for administrative purposes. A large portion of the town
is upland and hilly occupying 90% of the total land area.
Soil Classification
Paete has six (6) different soil types. In order of decreasing quantity, these are:
mountain soil (undifferentiated), luisiana clay loam, paete clay loam, antipolo sandy clay,
hydrosol, and bay clay.
The mountain soil undifferentiated soils group are soils where the textural group
is uknown. The UP experimental, Sitio Bubunot, Sitio Papatahan, Papatahan Land
Dispute are composed of mountain soil while Sitio Maitim na Lupa, Sitio Alutay, and Sitio
Lamao is partially distributed with mountain soil.
The Luisiana clay loam is formed from the physical and chemical weathered
products of igneous rocks (of basalt and andesite). Its relief varies from undulating to
rolling and mountainous causing variation in the degree and extent of soil erosion
hazards. This soil is generally suitable for paddy rice, tree crops, and diversified crops
and grazing. It is conducive to agricultural production. Parts of Sitio Alutay and Sitio
Lamao are composed of this kind of soil while Sitio Santa Ana, Sitio Banko, Sitio
Macumbo is entirely distributed with this kind of soil.
The Paete clay loam belongs to the Paete soil series soil transformation. It is
derived from the physical and chemical weathering at igneous rocks and basalt and
andesite. Moderately deep to deep reddish brown granular clay loam to clay. Drainage is
rated good to excessive while fair to all humanity. Sitio San Isidro is composed of paete
clay loam.

Bay clay is a type of soil found in lake waters bay. Parts of Bagumbayan and
Quinale are composed of bay clay.
Antipolo sandy clay are highly weathered, luminous ultisols. Parts of the UP
experimental land are composed of antipolo bay clay.
Hydrosols are soils that are saturated with water for long periods of time
typically a gray (or greenish gray) color. This soil type is mainly found near coastal
areas. Parts of Quinale, Ibaba del Norte, Ibaba del Sur, and Bagumbayan are composed
of hydrosols.

Figure # Soil Map of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Geologic Hazards

Figure # Earthquake-Induced Landslide Hazard Map of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Figure # Earthquake-Induced Landslide Hazard Map (Poblacion) of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Figure # Ground Shaking Hazard Map (Poblacion) of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Figure # Rain-Induced Landslide Hazard Map of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Figure # Flood Hazard Map (Poblacion) of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Figure # Liquefaction Hazard Map (Poblacion) of Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Climate
Paete has a tropical climate. There is a great deal of rainfall in Paete, even in the
driest month. This climate is considered according to the Kppen-Geiger climate
classification. The temperature here averages 27.1 C. The rainfall here averages 2,637
mm. The driest month is March, with 62 mm of rainfall. The greatest amount of
precipitation occurs in November, with an average of 384mm.

Figure # Climate Graph of Paete, Laguna

Source: en.climate-data.org

Figure # Temperature of Paete, Laguna

Source: en.climate-data.org

The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 28.7 C.
The lowest average temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around 25.1
C. The lowest average temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around
25.1 C.

Figure # Climate Table / Historical Weather Data of Paete, Laguna

Source: en.climate-data.org

The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is
322 mm. The variation in temperatures throughout the year is 3.6 C. Useful hints about
reading the climate table: For every month, find the data about precipitation (mm),
average, maximum and minimum temperature (degrees Celsius and Farenheit). The
meaning of the first line: (1) January, (2) February, (3) March, (4) April, (5) May, (6) June,
(7) July, (8) August, (9) September, (10) October, (11) November, (12) December.

Figure # Average Temperature (C) Graph of Paete, Laguna (2000-2012)

Source: www.worldweatheronline/paete-weather-averages/laguna/ph

Figure # Average Rainfall (C) Graph of Paete, Laguna (2000-2012)

Source: www.worldweatheronline/paete-weather-averages/laguna/ph

Water Resources
Paete has its own water system. The Paete Waterworks System provides the
Municipality of Paete of its need of Potable water. The Wawa River is the source of
irrigation. There are also rivers atop of the Sierra Madre Mountain.
Power Resources
The First Laguna Electric Cooperative Inc. serves the Municipality of Paetes
Electricity. FLEC has its main office at Lumban, Laguna its power is supplied by the
National Power Corporation connected to its plant in Caliraya. Its substation has a
capacity of 2 5 MVS.

Transportation and Communication

Transportation and transport utilities were developed. A number of private
vehicles, bus companies serve the province to Manila. It normally takes two to three
hours from Paete to Manila, traveling on well-paved roads.
Communication plays an important role in the development. Paete has different
communication services namely: Telegraph, Telephone System (PLDT and Digitel), Cell
Sites (Globe and Smart) and local radio station (RADIO NATIN).
Radio and television program aired in Metro Manila clearly reach town.
Newspapers, magazines comics and other bulletins are also available in the
municipality. All of these forms are of both National and International issues.
Postal services in the municipality are being carried by the Postal Service Office
located at the ground floor of the Municipal Building.
Business and Industries
Paete, in fact has a large concentration of handicraft industries such as
woodcarving, paper mache, paper pulps and resin molding. There are more than 88
woodcraft factories with an estimated annual income of 18,000,000.00. This handicraft
industry provides 70% of the population livelihood.
Agricultural and Traditional Enterprises
Although the town of Paete is considered as industrial town, still by and large, on
agricultural produce and supplies 38.14% of the area is devoted to agriculture. The soil
is suitable for fruit trees, rice, vegetables, root crops, and coconuts. Poultry, livestock
raising and fisher also provide additional income. These traditional enterprises make the
town self-sufficient.
Tourism
Paetes major tourist attraction is its wood carving industry. This attraction is not
limited to local tourists but also to foreigners. A visit to the Municipality is always

presenting a tourist itinerary where they could buy souvenir items they could bring home.
The Roman Catholic Church that was built during the Spanish time (1645) is located at
the heart of Poblacion with spacious patios in front of it. Repairs were made in the past
but the original design (baroque) was preserved. The development of Wawa Park made
additional attraction to tourism.
Lenten Season, foreign and local tourist comes to Paete during the Holy Week to
observe the celebration of the Centurion, search and reenactment of the crucifixion of
Jesus Christ, which is being done on the Holy Thursday. At night, people observe the
moving statues of saints procession depicting the Fourteen (14) Stations of the Cross.
Another celebration observed and celebrated during the month of January is the
Salibanda. It is the procession of Sto. Nio (Holy Child) were devotees dance, wear red
and pour water among them.
Matabunca Falls and Tatlong Krus along the range of Sierra Madre Mountain
atop the town are tourist spots that are heritage legacy for the people.
List Special Events and Festivals
Sto. Nio Festival (Salibanda)

January

Traditional Salubong (Holy Week)

March or April

Ice Carving, Fruit and Vegetable Carving Competition

July

Feast of St. James the Apostles

July

Demography
The Municipality of Paete based on the 2010 census conducted by NCSO has a
total population of 23,523. The total number of household counted is 4939, averaging
five (5) individual per households. According to the five censuses conducted from 1990
to 2010, the towns population hasnt changed significantly.

PAETE (Poblacion)
Bagumbayan

23, 523
4,556

Bangkusay

542

Ermita

583

Ibaba del Norte

3,024

Ibaba del Sur

2,630

Ilaya del Norte

1,973

Ilaya del Sur

1,390

Maytoong

1,790

Quinale

7,035

Table # Total Population of Paete, Laguna as of May 1, 2010

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Roman Catholic

65%

Aglipayan
Iglesia ni Cristo

15%
10%

Protestant

1%

Others

9%

Table # Religious Denominations of Paete, Laguna as of May 1, 2010

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

Hospital
Clinics
Public Market
Recreational Facilities
Postal Services
Transportation
Communications:
Cellular Phones
Landlines
Power Supply
Water Supply

1
10
1
5
Philippine Postal Corp.
Jeepney and Tricycles
Smart, Globe, Sun
PLDT & Digitel
First Laguna Electric Corp.
Municipal Waterworks System

Table # Basic Facilities of Paete, Laguna as of May 1, 2010

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete

List of Educational Institutions

Elementary Schools (8):

Paete Elementary School

Quinale Elementary School
Ibaba Elementary School
San Antonio bad School
Mother of Eucharist & Grace Montessori
Paete Nativity Montessori School
Paete Christian Academy
Liceo de Paete
High Schools (4):
Poten & Eliseo Quesada Memorial National High School
Liceo de Paete
Paete Science & Business College
Mother of Eucharist & Grace Montessori School
Technical & Vocational School (1)
Universities and Colleges (1):
Paete Science & Business College.

LGU Income
Income Class

4th class

Internal (Local Source)

7,469,154.36

External
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

38,106,675.00

Share from Natl Wealth

400,000.00

Total LGU Income

45,975,829.36

Major Income Resources

Real Property Tax

1,044,212.00

Business Permit and Licenses

710,338.60

Economic Enterprise

3,016,792.00

Services

3,183,366.00

IRA

38,106,675.00

Other Income

166,574.00
Total

46,227,957.60

List of Banks and Financial Institutions

Rural Bank of Paete
Rural Bank of Magdalena
Rural Bank of Mabitac
Turumba Rural Bank of Pakil
Land Uses (in has):
Commercial

Residential

12

Agricultural

1,410

Protected Areas

2,202

Industrial / Economic Zones

24

Institutional

Special / Other uses

2,644

Structure Development Plan of Paete, Laguna

Based on the Structure Plan Map of Paete, Laguna, the following are the
proposed Zoning and Land Use Development Plan:
Upland

RELOCATION SITE FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING- Upland (Sitio

Alutay, Sitio Lam-ao and Sitio Papatahan

There are almost 300 families, mostly informal settlers, from five
barangays living along the shoreline of the Laguna De Bay. Many of these
houses and shanties are built on the easement of the Manila East Road
National Highway. This area is considered flood-prone and hazardous during
typhoons which cause the overflowing of the water from the lake and the
river. Flood water stays in this area for a period of one to three months.
More informal settler families from 4 barangays live on the slope area of
the Sierra Madre Mountain. This area is landslide-prone during rainy season
and typhoons.
They need to be relocated in the upland area. Some private land in Sitio
Alutay, Sitio Lam-ao and Sitio Papatahan could be acquired by the LGU for
the development of socialized housing withstructures, basic services and
facilities like water, electricity, drainage and sewage, school, chapel and

health facility.
FOREST CONSERVATION AREA -UP LAND GRANT and Sitio Papatahan
A protected forest area in the uppermost part of Paete upland territory
called UP Land Grant which measures 1,900 hectares should remain
protected and undeveloped to conform to the preservation and conservation
policies of the national government.
Another smaller forest conservation area is located in Sitio Papatahan.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Elementary and High School,

Sitio Alutay
Not all children of the upland residents can avail of elementary and
secondary education because they leave several kilometers away from the
schools in Sitio Tubog and Sitio Papatahan. A public school will be put up and
developed in a donated land in Sitio Alutay to enable the schoolchildren in
far-flung areas to avail of basic education.

ECO-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Sitio Sta. Ana, Barangay 3 Ermita

The Tatlong Krus, the pilgrimage site located in Sitio Sta. Ana can be

further developed as an eco-tourism and religious area. The owners of the

private properties adjacent and around Tatlong Krus could be encouraged to
invest in the development of resorts, retreat houses, retirement houses and
vacation facilities.
This is also an ideal place for the Artisans Village, Gallery and Museum.
The place is also suitable for team-building activities and adventure parks.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT- Feeder Road/Farm-to-Market Road

Currently, there are access roads to the upland sitios and communities.
However, the feeder road connecting the poblacion and the upland areas is
very steep and narrow. There are sharp curves that pose risks and dangers
to travelers using two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles. It is even more
dangerous during the rainy season when the road becomes slippery.
It is necessary for this feeder road to be widened and rehabilitated
because this is the shortest way (1.17 kilometers) to reach the upland areas
using motor vehicles and even by foot.
The access road passing via San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna is wider and
safer since it is a provincial road. But the road going to the communities in
several sitios up to Sitio Papatahan is partly concrete. The rest and the bigger
portion is called all-weather road. Its physical condition has worsened through
the years due to typhoons and rains. Another reason for its bad condition is
the illegal loggers using carabaos to pull the logs on the rough roads.
What deters its development is the funding source. This could be availed
through BUB proposed projects in the coming years.

Poblacion (Urban or Lowland)

EVACUATION CENTER- Barangay 4 Quinale

The Paete LGU has newly acquired a lot in Barangay Quinale with an

area of more or less 1000 square meters where a covered court will be built.
This is intended as the permanent evacuation center for victims of calamities
and disasters.
This means that in times of calamities and disasters, the public schools
and churches facilities and some private properties will not be used anymore.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Barangay 7 Bagumbayan

Since the current PNP Station, Municipal Jail, BFP Headquarters and

DRRM Office are situated on illegal and hazardous location, the Municipal
Government of Paete is now negotiating with a private corporation which
intends to dispose its property in Paete which measures around 1,800 square
meters.
This is an ideal place for the facilities of the above-mentioned institutions
and agencies. This is accessible to the urban community residents and has
all the facilities and utilities needed for the effective and efficient
implementation of security, peace and order programs and ordinances.

SAFDZ

STRATEGIC

AGRICULTURAL

AND

FISHERIES

DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Several areas have been specified and identified as SAFDZ. These are
located in the 4 shoreline barangays- Barangay 7 Bagumbayan, Barangay 9
Ibaba Del Norte, and Barangay 1Ibaba Del Sur & Barangay 4 Quinale.
There is little agricultural land left for rice land which is located on the
eastern part of the Manila East Road or National Highway.

On the western part of the Manila East Road lies the Laguna De Bay
which provides fisheries and aquatic resources. This should be preserved
and further developed for food production and should not be utilized for other
purposes.

INDUSTRIAL ZONE National Road, Barangay 4 Quinale

Many families in Paete still depend on cottage industries and small

manufacturing of woodcrafts and handicrafts. Existing shops of small

entrepreneurs are mostly located among the residential areas. This fact is a
threat to the health of the residents. The process of manufacturing these
products emits sawdust and other toxic materials that could affect the health
condition of the people especially the younger generation.
The Industrial Zone will be located in Barangay 4 Quinale near the
municipal boundary in the southern part of the municipality. This area is quite
far from residential areas. It lies opposite the proposed Commercial Business
District (CBD).

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT National Road, Barangay 4

Quinale
The current commercial district is situated in the congested area in the

crowded poblacion. There is not much room for parking area for customers
and guests. There is also a problem of the posts and intertwined cables of the
public utilities like telecom cables and electric lines.
Hence, there is an urgent need to develop a new Commercial District
opposite the Industrial Zone. This lies near the adjacent town of Kalayaan.
The new CBD could give the sellers and small traders of woodcrafts and

handicrafts the opportunity to expose their products to guests and visitors

upon entering the municipality.
Restaurants, food service establishments and dry goods stores could
generate more sales and income by moving to this new business commercial
district.
Other commercial establishments and facilities are also available here.

INSTITUTIONAL

DEVELOPMENT-

Livelihood

Training

Center,

Barangay 1 Ibaba Del Sur

The craftsmanship and inherent artistic talent of the Paetenians should be
preserved and handed down to the younger generations. This trait has
become the source of economic growth and development of the people of
Paete. Although woodcarving as an industry has declined in the past
decades, the Paetenian artists and skilled workers have utilized their talent
and skills by resorting to other media and other job options.
The second floor of the existing public market located in Barangay 1
Ibaba Del Sur will be developed into a Livelihood Training Center which will
focus on culinary arts, food service and hotel and restaurant services and
management. Skills training in ice carving, fruits and vegetable carving and
other skills will be coordinated with TESDA and ALS.
There will be session rooms for theoretical classes. The design of the
training center will be similar to a real first-class restaurant and kitchen. The
trainees and students will perform their tasks as if they are in a real work
place.
Micro Site
Sitio Lamao

SITE

Figure # Location Map

Source: Google Maps

TO TATLONG KRUS
FEEDER ROAD

CREEK

Figure # Building Allocation

Source: Google Maps

Sitio Lamao is one of the nine (9) sitios located in the uplands. It is characterized
with sloping land and with teeming coconut and other kinds of trees. Sitio Lamao is
beside Sitio Sta. Ana which is categorized as an ecotourism zone. It measures,
approximately, three (3) kilometers away from the pilgrimage site Tatlong Krus.
Site Analysis

Containing an area of fifty four thousand three hundred sixty five (54,365) square
meters, more or less. The lot is a sloping terrain.
Bounded on the North East, along the lines 1-2-3 by Lot 3646; on the East along
line 3-4 by Lot 3837; along lines 4-5-6 by Lot 3897; on the South East, along lines 6-7-8
by lot 3650; on the South West, along lines 8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-2122-23-24-25 by Creek; and on the North West, along lines 25-26-27-28-1 by Road.
Road to Tatlong Krus

+45m

+40m
+35m
+30m
+25m
Creek

+20m

+15m
+10m
+5m

+0m

Figure # Lot Plan

Source: Municipal Assesors Office of Paete, Laguna

LINE

BEARING

DISTANCE

1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6

S 18 DEG 18 E
S 32 DEG 21 E
S 05 DEG 10W
S 80 DEG 03 W
S 17 DEG 48 E

107.04m
22.02m
103.55m
67.56m
155.97m

6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
13-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
17-18
18-19
19-20
20-21
21-22
22-23
23-24
24-25
25-26
26-27
27-28
28-1

N 77 DEG 19 W
S 58 DEG 08 W
N 03 DEG 17 E
N 64 DEG 30 E
N 08 DEG 03 E
S 78 DEG 58 E
N 66 DEG 29 E
N 14 DEG 37 E
N 63 DEG 17 W
N 11 DEG 11 E
N 52 DEG 54 E
N 19 DEG 58 E
N 13 DEG 12 W
N 34 DEG 32 W
N 59 DEG 38 W
N 32 DEG 52 W
N 29 DEG 10 W
N 03 DEG 56 W
N 12 DEG 47 W
S 64 DEG 20 E
S 68 DEG 51 E
N 79 DEG 23 E
N 59 DEG 57 E

137.85m
43.86m
30.68m
19.86m
18.42m
15.92m
8.09m
7.17m
46.96m
49.31m
19.46m
17.16m
32.82m
28.17m
17.93m
13.43m
25.39m
48.45m
36.05m
29.23m
41.66m
26.61m
112.05m

Table # Technical Data of Lot No. 3654 Paete Cadastre

Source: Municipal Assesors Office of Paete, Laguna

Wind Orientation
The direction of the prevailing wind which is in the north-east part of the site from
January to April is called North East monsoon. While during September, the direction of
the humid wind is from the southwest part of the orientation called the South West
Monsoon.

TO TATLONG KRUS
SOUTH-WEST
FEEDER ROAD
MONSOON
CREEK

NORTH-WEST MONSOON

Figure # Wind Orientation

Source: Google Maps, MPDO

Figure # Sun Path Diagram

Source: Google Maps, MPDO

Figure # Sieve Mapping of Tourist Accommodation Establishments

Source: Google Maps

Other Tourism Accommodation Establishments in Paete

Lake View Terraces Resort , Afurong St. Brgy. 7 Bagumbayan, Paete, Laguna
Lunal Garden Resort, Manila East Road Barangay 4 Quinale
San Juan Resort, Manila East Road Barangay 4 Quinale
Talagang Dalaga, J.P. Rizal St. Barangay 4 Quinale
R.S. Resort, National Highway, Longos, Kalayaan Laguna
Mountain Breeze Resort, Barangay Natividad
Turumba Spring Resort, Bao Street, Pakil
Villa Someros, National Highway
Direction Approach from Road
The site is accessible through the Longos-San Antonio Road and Pakil-Feeder
Road via R-5 National Road.

Existing Feature on Site

The site is near the pilgrimage site Tatlong Krus. Trees and various plants can be
found on site which is suitable for the development of the museum and convention
center that will promote the municipalitys ecotourism.
Existing Utilities
The First Laguna Electric Corporation provides the power lines in the site.
Theres an ease on connecting to water lines too because of nearby rivers and springs.
Photos of the Site
These are actual photos taken by the researcher from the site.

to TATLONG KRUS

Figure # West Part of the Site facing the Feeder Road RROW

Figure # South-East Portion of the Site

Figure # South-East Portion of the Site

Figure # North East Portion of the Site

Figure # West Portion of the Site

Site Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis
-

The site is near to the pilgrimage site and handicrafts businesses.

The site is serene allowing visitors to relax and reflect.

The climate and the scenery are exceptional because the site is in a higher

elevation.
Rivers and springs are abundant water resources.
Utilities such as power lines, water supply, telephone and communication

lines are available.

The site is not prone to flooding, erosion and landslide.
There is a nearby creek to address sanitary purposes.
The site is perfect for an integrated ecotourism development.
Competence level is, almost, not present because the majority of tourism
related accommodation is in the Poblacion.

Weaknesses
-

The site is fairly accessible because there are portions of the road that are
less than five (5) meter wide.

Opportunities
-

Paete is rich in culture and also there are festivals that are being celebrated
yearly. The municipality attracts both local and foreign tourists and they are

growing yearly.
The development will showcase the carving culture of Paete thus, giving

them job opportunities.

The development will host various art and cultural related contests and
activities that will help the growth of the municipalitys economy.

Threats
-

Being far from the urban place may threaten the success of the project.

Summary of Site Analysis

The site is located at Sitio Lamao, Paete, and Laguna. Being known as the
Carving Capital of the Philippines makes the development undeniably suitable to
represent its culture. The site is accessible through the Longos-San Antonio Road and
Pakil-Feeder Road via R-5 National Road. The Longos-San Antonio Road is wider than

the Pakil-Feeder Road but it is quite a longer route. The Municipal Government said that
the rehabilitation and development of Feeder-Market Road will take place as soon as
possible.
Site location is a big factor when it comes to analyzing the site. If the project is
not strategically located, possible weaknesses and threat could arise and became a
nuisance and burden on the purpose of the structure and its users. Given that the site is
located beside the ecotourism zone such that it requires a much wider area.
The building utilities wouldnt be a problem because the site has an available
power lines, communication and water resources. Threats like flooding wont affect the
site because of the creek beside it.
Overall, the weaknesses and threats of the site can be addressed and
compensated through its given strengths and opportunities.
Users Demography
Month

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
Jun.
Jul.
Aug.
Sep.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Total

972
773
760
321
614
142
763
656
2,293
1,436
1,340
776
10,806

812
1,241
794
845
214
108
482
627
1,130
1,158
745
459
6,904

1,300
2,562
824
88
848
128
319
1,295
1,130
728
1,109
729
11,060

771
1,053
1,894
1,395
671
282
1,026
2,520
1,388
1,659
510
696
13,865

902
794
3,488
2,053
128
139
479
1,162
2,508
1,684
1,511
791
15,639

1,686
1,401
609
6,872
239
119
726
1,094
4,454
708
4,482
1,263
23,653

2,454
2,678
3,103
6,882
115
55
1,119
1,410
4,517
1,371
1,165
618
25,487

1,600
2,679
11,700
140
247
24
375
341
2,324
919
2,2827
587
23,223

4,372
1,008
2,631
4,477
990
589
558
1,426
1,554
1,603
954
330
20,492

581
1,485
837
5,315
527
927
342
385
20,216
1,472
1,528
1,083
34,698

Table # Summary of Tourist Arrivals from 2006-2015 in Paete, Laguna

Source: Municipal Tourism Office

Annual
CITY/

Actual Population

Growth Rate

Total

Populatio

Projected

Household

MUNICIPALITY

Percent (%)

2010

2015

Land

Density

Area

Per

(sq.m.)

(sq.m.)
2015

2016

2010

2000

2015
2.47

2010
3.11

1,816.4

1,671

710,792

3,139
6,539

106,437
82,849

LAGUNA

2,669,84

3,035,08

CALAMBA CITY
CITY OF STA.

7
389,377
284,670

1
454,486
353,767

2.99
4.23

3.31
4.37

0
144.80
54.10

ROSA
CITY OF

283,396

333,028

3.12

3.49

43.50

7,656

77,993

BIAN
CITY OF

248,436

308,745

4.23

8.83

43.50

7,130

72,306

CABUYAO
CITY OF SAN

294,310

325,809

1.96

2.43

24.10

13,519

76,302

PEDRO
SAB PABLO

248,890

266,068

1.28

1.81

197.60

1,346

62,311

CITY
STA. CRUZ
LOS BAOS
CALAUAN
BAY
NAGCARLAN
PILA
ALAMINOS
PAGSANJAN
VICTORIA
SINILOAN
LILIW
STA. MARIA
LUMBAN
MAJAYJAY
MAGDALENA
PAETE
KALAYAAN
PANGIL
CAVINTI
MABITAC
PAKIL
LUISIANA
RIZAL

110,943
101,884
74,890
55,698
59,726
46,534
43,526
39,313
34,604
35,363
33,851
26,839
29,470
26,547
22,976
23,523
20,994
23,201
20,809
18,618
20,822
20,148
15,518

117,605
112,008
80,453
62,143
63,057
50,289
47,859
42,164
39,321
38,067
36,582
30,830
30,652
27,792
25,266
25,096
23,269
24,274
21,702
20,530
20,659
19,72
17,253

1.12
1.82
1.37
2.11
1.04
1.49
1.82
1.34
2.46
1.41
1.49
2.68
0.75
0.88
1.83
1.24
2.03
0.86
0.80
1.88
-0.15
-0.41
2.04

1.81
2.19
5.64
2.44
2.06
2.20
1.88
1.88
1.52
1.69
2.09
0.89
1.29
1.82
1.93
0.22
0.68
1.15
0.65
2.12
1.46
1.65
1.78

38.60
54.20
65.40
42.70
78.10
31.20
54.80
26.40
22.40
64.50
39.10
108.40
40.50
69.60
34.90
39.50
46.60
45.00
125.50
80.80
46.50
73.30
27.90

3,047
2,067
1,230
1,455
807
1,612
873
1,597
1,755
590
936
284
757
399
724
635
499
539
173
254
444
269
618

27,542
26,231
18,841
14,553
14,767
11,777
11,208
9,874
9,209
8,915
8,567
7,220
7,178
6,509
5,917
5,877
5,449
5,685
5,082
4,808
4,838
4,618
4,041

PROJECTED POPULATION

2016
2017
2018
3,111,560
3,190,371
3,271,593
468,075
482,071
496,484
368,731
384,329
400,586
343,418
354,133
365,182
321,805
335,417
349,605
332,195
338,706
345,345
269,474
272,923
276,416
118,922
120,254
121,601
114,047 Executive
116,122Committee
118,236
81,555
82,673
83,805
63,454
64,793
66,160
National
Leadership
63,713
64,375
65,045
Council
51,038
51,799
52,571
48,730
49,617
50,520
42,729
43,302Acquisition
43,882
Director's
Committee
40,288
41,279
42,295
36,604
39,148
39,700
37,127
37,680
38,242
Assistant
31,656
32,505 Director
33,376
30,882
31,114
31,347
28,037
28,283
28,532
25,728
26,199
26,679
Communications
25,407
25,722
26,041
23,741
24,223
24,715
24,483
24,693
24,906
21,876
22,051
22,227
Collections
and 21,710
20,196
21,309
Exhibitions
20,680
20,700
20,721
19,740
19,759
19,799
17,605
17,964
18,705

Museum Director

2019
2020
3,355,310
3,441,608
511,329
526,618
417,531
435,192
376,576
388,325
364,394
379,808
352,113
359,015
279,954
283,538
122,963
124,840
120,388
122,579
84,953
86,117
67,556
68,982
65,721
66,405
53,354
54,149
51,439
52,376
44,470
45,066
43,335
44,401
40,260
40,827 Communica
Marketing
38,812
39,390
Specialis
34,270
35,189
31,582
31,819
28,783
29,037
27,167 Manager
27,664
Marketing
Assistan
26,364
26,691
25,217
25,729
25,120 Collections
25,336
Registrar,
and
Exhibitions22,584
22,405
22,118
22,534
20,742
20,763
Director
Exhibitions
19,799
19,819
18,705
19,086
Modern or
Contemporary Art
Curator

Curatorial

Hisorical Art Curator

Senior Curator

Education

Organizational Structure

Museu
Teaching
Learnin

Deputy Director

Deputy Director
Development
Associate Director

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office of Paete, Laguna

Chief
Administrative
Table # Projected
Table #Total
Organizational
Population Chart
and Household,
of Museum
2010-2020
Operations
Officer

Manage
Public
Programs
Campu
Engagem

Tourist /
Guest Arrival

Parking

Check-in-at
Administratio
n Office

Lodge
Staying
Accomodatio
n

Museum

Tour

Behavioral
Pattern / Analysis
Relaxing
and
Recreational
Activities
Tourist / Guests

Employees
Leave

Time in

Office Works

Interaction
w/coemployees
Interaction
with Tourists
and Guests

Break

Ofifice Works

Interaction
w/coemployees
Interaction
with Tourists
and Guests

Meeting

Timeout

Figure # Behavioral Pattern / Analysis