CHAPTER 11: INFRASTRUCTURE and UTILITIES SECTOR

Improved infrastructure and utilities are vital factors that can boost the city’s economic growth.
Their condition and availability can directly affect the pace of economic development, impact on social
progress and contribute to environmental integrity.

The long-term development and sustainability of basic infrastructures and utilities such as
transportation, water supply, power and communication systems is embedded in the city’s vision of a
“diversified and progressive green city”.

11.1 TRANSPORTATION AND FACILITIES

Transportation is an important component of every economy. It has great effects to the

development and welfare of the local community. The efficiency of the transport system provides
economic and social opportunities leading to growth and progress. A well planned road network and
effective transportation facilities would mean faster mobility of people, goods and services leading to
enhanced economic activities, improved social interaction, faster and efficient delivery of services and
higher productivity.

11.1.1 Profile and Analysis of Existing Situation

11.1.1.1 Road Network

The City has a total road network of 147.204 kilometers. Of these, 6.703 kilometers are national
roads, 78.851 kms. are city roads and 61.65 kms. are barangay/hacienda roads.

As to type of surface, 48% or 70.655 kms. are concreted, 1.86% or 2.735 km are asphalted ,
48.49% or 72.30 km are graveled, and 1.65% or 2.442 km. are still earth-filled. Tables C11-T1 until C11-
T4 show details of road network classification and type of road surface.

Table C11-T1
Roads Name and Classification (CY 2015)

Road Name & Length Road Surface

Classification (Km) Paved Unpaved
Concrete Asphalt Gravel Earth-filled
Length % Length % Length % Length %
National Road 6.703 6.703 4.56
City Road 78.851 58.265 39.58 1.807 1.23 16.337 11.10 2.442 1.65
Barangay/Hacienda 61.650 5.687 3.86 0.928 0.63 55.035 37.38
Road
Total 147.204 70.655 48 2.735 1.86 72.30 48.49 2.442 1.65
Source: CEO 2015

Table C11-T2
Inventory of National Road and Type of Pavement, Year 2015

Road Name Right of Road Type of Road Surface Hazard Susceptibility

Way Length (H/M/L)
Concrete Asphalted Graveled Earth Flood
Osmeña Avenue 20 6.703 6.703 Low, Medium & High

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Inventory of City Roads and Type of Pavement, Year 2015

Road Name Right Road Type of Road Surface Hazard Susceptibility

of Way Length (H/M/L)
Concrete Asphalted Graveled Earth Flood
Roxas Avenue 5 0.638 0.638
Quirino Street 5 0.152 0.135 0.017

Fermin Street 5 0.337 0.337

Lopez Street 5 0.327 0.327
Miraflores Street 5 0.418 0.418
Arnaez Street 5 0.070 0.070
Casanares Street 5 0.190 0.190 Low & Medium
Yap Quina Street 5 0.792 0.750 0.042

Montinola Street 5 0.700 0.497 0.203

Rizal Street 5 0.113 0.113

Jover Street 5 0.466 0.432 0.034 Low & Medium
De Leon Street 5 0.580 0.535 0.045 Low & Medium
Gonzaga Street 5 0.495 0.450 0.045 Low & Medium
Quezon Street 5 0.767 0.669 0.098 Low & Medium
Magsaysay Street 5 0.384 0.361 0.023

Ditching Street 5 0.223 0.223

Bonifacio Street 5 0.281 0.281
Ascalon Street 5 0.210 0.135 0.075
Jalandoni Street 5 0.160 0.160
Ardoza Street 5 0.165 0.165 Low & Medium
Arellano Street 5 0.054 0.054
Gomburza Street 5 0.238 0.238
Sikatuna Street 5 0.326 0.326 Low
Gen. Malvar Street 5 0.292 0.292 Low
Gen. Ricarte Street 5 0.269 0.269 Low
Kalantiao Street 5 0.254 0.254 Low
Tirad Pass Street 5 0.409 0.192 0.013 0.204 Low
Mc. Arthur Street 5 0.295 0.295
E. Jacinto Street 5 0.074 0.074
J. Abad Santos Street 5 0.090 0.090 Low
J. Luna Street 5 0.088 0.088 Low
Villamor Street 5 0.180 0.180 Low
M. Ossorio Street 5 0.231 0.231 Low
Malihao Street 5 0.227 0.227 Low
Legaspi Street 5 0.093 0.093 Low
Urdaneta Street 5 0.090 0.090 Low
Mc. Kinley Street 5 0.100 0.100 Low
Sgt. Kalugas Street 5 0.168 0.168 Low
Lapuz Street 5 0.274 0.274 Low
Murphy Street 5 0.090 0.090 Low
Diego Silang Street 5 0.076 0.076 Low
Gen. Luna Street 5 0.336 0.311 0.025 Low
Aguinaldo Street 5 0.201 0.201 Low
Bataan Street 5 0.290 0.263 0.027
Triumfo Street 5 0.369 0.369 Low
Sumakwel Street 5 0.134 0.134 Low
Tandang Sora Street 5 0.080 0.080 Low
C.M. Recto Street 5 0.181 0.181 Low
J.P. Laurel Street 5 0.308 0.308 Low & Medium
Pres. Garcia Street 5 0.310 0.310 Low & Medium
Mc. Nut Street 5 0.090 0.090 Low
Macapagal Street 5 0.194 0.194 Low
Magellan Street 5 0.108 0.108 Low
Raja Soliman Street 5 0.133 0.103 0.030 Low
Tongoy Street 5 0.166 0.166 Low
Garganera Street 5 0.162 0.162 Low
Lopez Jaena Street 5 0.178 0.178 Low & Medium
Mabini Street 5 0.118 0.118 Low
Dream Village 5 1.100 0.020 1.080
Bangga Daan Relo 5 1.155 0.300 0.855 Low & Medium
Yap Quina Subd. Road 5 1.881 1.881 Low & Medium

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Road Name Right Road Type of Road Surface Hazard Susceptability

of Way Length (H/M/L)
Concrete Asphalted Graveled Earth Fl
Gloriville Subd. Road 5 1.892 1.892
Villa Miranda Road 5 6.560 2.550 4.010 Low & Medium
Brgy. XIV Corehouse 5 0.464 0.464
Damas - Fermont Road 5 0.232 0.232 Low
Bandung I 5 1.098 1.098 Medium
Bandung II 5 1.865 1.765 0.100 Medium
Kadalag-an Village 5 2.160 2.160
Fermont Village 5 1.305 1.305 Low
Brgy. XX, Relo. Site 5 1.167 1.167 Low & Medium
Brgy. XXI, Relo. Site 5 1.578 0.100 1.478 High
Toreno Hts. Phase I 5 1.852 1.777 0.073 Low
Toreno Hts. Phase II 5 1.270 0.640 0.630 Low
Public Cemetery- Ceferina 5 0.900 0.300 0.600
Pangarap Village Phase I 5 1.535 0.321 1.214 Low
Pangarap Village Phase II 5 2.002 2.002 Medium
Bangga Daan Brgy.I 5 0.855 0.855 Low & Medium
Brgy. IX, Relo. Site 5 0.780 0.570 0.210 Low
Toreno-Ajinomoto Rd. 6 0.405 0.346 0.059 Low & Medium
Palanca Village Road 5 0.500 0.500 Low & Medium
Estrella- Estado Road 6 10.713 10.468 0.080 0.165
Estado – Gawahon Falls Road 6 13.732 10.404 3.328
People’s Memorial Park 5 2.266 0.106 2.160
Highway- Nanca Road 6 2.910 2.910
Daan Banwa Road 6 0.972 0.972
Ditching Subdivision 5 0.960 0.960
TOTAL 78.851 58.265 1.807 16.337 2.442

Table C11-T4
Inventory of Barangay Roads and Type of Pavement, Year 2015

Road Name Right of Road Type of Road Surface Hazard Susceptibility

Way Length (H/M/L)
Concrete Asphalted Graveled Earth Fl
Florencia Lourdes Road 5 8.550 1.570 6.980

Gaston -Amanda Road 5 2.946 0.296 2.650

Kapawa - Mimi Road 5 3.650 0.640 3.010
Minoro - Salome Road 5 2.500 0.250 2.250
Marilou - Minoro Road 5 0.700 0.700
Cansilayan - Gawahon Road 5 5.000 5.000
Nasipunan - Gloria Road 5 2.500 0.250 2.250
Highway - Dacumon Road 5 1.500 0.300 1.200 Low, Medium & High
Dacumon Romana Road 5 4.700 0.320 4.380
Daan Banua Carugiat Road 5 2.404 2.404 Low & Medium
Estrella Laguda Road 5 2.400 2.400
Marilou - Caridad Road 5 1.200 0.120 1.080
Sta. Cruz – Cuaycong 6 2.555 0.707 0.400 Low & Medium
3 0.460 0.988
Cuaycong - Malihao Road 5 1.500 1.500 Low
San Ramon - San Antonio
5 1.250 1.250
Road
Caridad Daiwa Road 5 7.200 7.200 Low & Medium
Dacumon- Florencia 5 2.500 2.500 Low

Editha- Palanca Road 5 2.750 0.780 1.976

Minoro- Salome Road 5 4.000 4.000
Laguda-Salome Road 5 1.845 1.845
TOTAL 61.650 5.687 55.035

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Road Network Map
Figure C11-1

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11.1.1.2 Bridges
The City has 28 bridges making land travel easy and fast. Of the 28 bridges, fifteen (15) are of
concrete type, one (1) is made of concrete and steel, eleven (11) are overflow type and one (1) steel type.
Twelve bridges are in fair condition while the rest needs improvement. Six (6) of these bridges are located
along the national highway connecting the City to Bacolod on the southern part and San Carlos City on
the northern part. The rest connects rural barangays along the city’s road network.

Other secondary bridges are located along rural areas giving far flung communities faster access
to the poblacion area and neighboring barangays. Hacienda Felicia I reinforced Culvert Type of bridge is
noticed as critical area to commuter due to the deteriorated side of riprap support with no tire guard and
rail support. The city needs to allocate resources as well as look for funding agencies for bridges that
needs improvement.

Table C11-T5
Inventory of Bridges by Location, Type, Capacity and Condition, Year 2015

Hazard
Susceptibility
Bridge Name Barangay Type Physical Condition
(H/M/L)
Flood
A. National
1. Magnanud I Concrete Fair Medium
2. Guinpana-an V Concrete Fair Low
Needs Improvement
3. Malihao XIII Concrete High
(widening)
4. Carugiat I XIII Concrete Fair (widening) Medium
5. Langa-og XIII Concrete Needs Improvement Medium
6. Maag-mang XXI Concrete Needs Improvement Low

B. Secondary Bridge
1. Daan Banua (Malihao) IX Concrete/Steel Fair Low
2. Estrella XIV Concrete Fair Low
3. Kubay Bridge XVIII-A Concrete Fair Low
4. VMC-Canetown XIX-A Concrete Fair Medium
5. VMC Dy Guaso XVI Concrete Fair Medium
6. VMC La Salle/New
XVI Concrete Fair Medium
Barrio
7. VMC Scale House XIX Concrete
8. Amanda Lourdes VIII Concrete Medium
9. Cuaycong XX Concrete Fair High
10. Cuaycong (annex) XX Concrete Needs Improvement Medium
Culvert Type
11. Carugiat II XIII Needs Improvement High
(RC Pipe)
Culvert Type
12. Carugiat III XIII Needs Improvement Medium
(RC Pipe)
13. Teson XI Overflow Needs Improvement Low
14. Quinaroyan X Overflow Fair High
15. Cansilayan XI Overflow Fair High
Culvert Type
16. Felicia VIII Needs Improvement High
(RC Pipe)
17. Nasipunan XIV RCCP Needs Improvement Medium
18. Gaston VIII RCCP Needs Improvement High
19. Laguda Overflow XIV Concrete/Overflow Fair Medium
20. Romana Box Type VIII Box Type (RCCP) Needs Improvement High
21. Salome X Culvert Type (RCCP) Needs Improvement High
22. SMMS Footbridge XV Steel Need Improvement

11.1.1.3 Road Accident

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 Road accidents usually happen along the national highway and its intersections. Records from
Victorias Philippine National Police . PNP Traffic Division tion should strictly implement policies like full
stop at intersection and impose the maximum speed limit of 30 kph to address the problem. Street signs
and access of pedestrian along national highway should also be considered to improve traffic flow in the
city.

Table C11-T6
Road Accidents by location, Nature and Frequency for the Past Five Years

Name of Road Brgy Nature No. of Accidents

Total
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Osmena Ave Nat’l Highway I Sideswiped/collision 13 8 4 16 21 62
Osmena Ave Nat’l Highway II Sideswiped/collision 12 8 9 18 20 67
Sideswiped/collision/
Osmena Ave Nat’l Highway III 17 10 9 11 16 63
Self accident
Osmena Ave Nat’l Highway IV Sideswiped/collision 2 2 5 17 21 47
Sideswiped/collision/
Osmena Ave Nat’l Highway V 10 10 0 4 21 45
Self accident
Osmena Ave. Nat’l Highway/Tirad Pass St/. Sideswiped/collision
Estrella Village
VI 9 10 7 8 4 38

Sitio Boulevard Road / Sitio Pasil VI-A Sideswiped/collision 1 0 0 0 7 8

Dream Village Siding Road VII Sideswiped 1 1 0 3 7 12
Hda. Gaston Road VIII Collision 1 1 0 3 0 5
Toreno Heights / Sitio So-ol Junction Rd IX Collision 1 1 2 1 7 12
Hda,.Minoro.& Pass Road X Sideswiped/ collision 0 1 5 6 5 17
Gawahon Brgy. Road XI Self-accident 0 0 0 1 2 3

Osmeña Ave. .Nat’l Highway

XIII Sideswiped /collision/
48 34 21 25 52 180
hit &run/self-accident
Hda. Los Angeles Road /Nordson XIV Collision/Self-accident 3 1 2 3 17 26
CL Locsin Ave. VMC / MJ Osorio Ave XVI Sideswiped 0 3 0 0 1 4
South Bo. Bangga La Salle VMC XVII Sideswiped 1 0 0 0 1 2
Palma Road VMC XVIII Sideswiped 0 0 0 1 0 1
North Bacayan Road/BS Aquino Road/Nanca
XIX Sideswiped/ collision 7 4 1 28 40 80
Road/Crossing Mallorca
Caridad Ext/Esperanza St. Penafrancia St. XIX-A Collision 3 0 2 5 28 38
Binanlutan Road/Hda Sta Cruz Road/Hda
XX Collision 1 0 0 2 20 23
Pusod Daku Road
Collision/Sideswiped/
Osmena Ave/ National Highway XXI 10 9 8 7 31 65
Hit & run
Source: PNP Office

Table C11-T7
Inventory of Ancillary Road Facilities, Year 2015
Ancillary Road Facilities Present
Road Name Per Road Classification No. Condition
(enumerate per cell)
Pedestrian crossing 8 Poor
Sidewalk 23 Poor
National Road
Waiting Shed 17 Poor
(Osmena Avenue) Street Light 141 Fair
Road Signage 5 Poor
Pedestrian crossing 9 Fair
Sidewalk
City Road Waiting Shed 4 Fair
Street Light 183 Poor
Road Signage
Pedestrian crossing
Sidewalk
Barangay Road Waiting Shed 1 Critical
Street Light 17 Poor
Road Signage
Source: City Engineering Office

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 11.1.1.4. Transportation Vehicles

Victorias City is accessible to a number of vehicles. Jeepneys, mini buses and buses like the VTI
(Vallacar Transit, Inc.) or otherwise known as Ceres Liner, cross the main thoroughfare, along the
National Highway or Osmena Avenue, bound south to Bacolod City passing through E.B. Magalona, Silay
City and Talisay City and bound north passing through Manapla, Cadiz City, Sagay City up to San Carlos
City. Inland transportation is provided by tricycles and pedicabs. A total of 1,665 tricycle franchise were
issued by the City to tricycle operators. About 1,599 tricycle units operates in the city proper and other
rural areas of Victorias City while 66 tricycle units operates via Manapla-Victorias and E-B Magalona -
Victorias routes.

Public transport going in and out of the city is usually available every 15 minutes. Trips start as
early as 4 o’clock in the morning until 9 o’clock in the evening.

Table C11-T8
Inventory of Local Public Land Transportation Vehicles by Type and Service Routes, Year 2015

Total Number Registered in the City

Type of Public Utility
Within the City/ Outside of the City
Vehicle
Barangays to City
Tricycle 1,665 1,599 66

Source: Business Permits & Licensing Office

Buses of Vallacar Transit Inc. with 50 units operates in the city and carry passengers bound Victorias –
Bacolod and vice versa..

11.1.1.5 Transportation Terminals

A. Land

Victorias City Terminal is located at Bangga Daan, Barangay I occupying an area of 5,000 square
meters.. It is approximately 595 meters away from the public plaza and accommodates private and public
utility vehicles going in and out of the city. It was constructed in the year 2002 under the administration of
the late Mayor Remedios P. Bantug.

Currently, the Victorias City Terminal is used by buses like Vallacar Transit, Inc. known as Ceres
Bus, bound to Bacolod City passing through E.B. Magalona, Silay City and Talisay City.

B. Sea

The Daan Banua Wharf serves as sea transportation terminal to ferry boat bounding Victorias
Ajuy and vice versa. It is located at Daan Banua, Barangay IX approximately 3-5 minutes travel time
and 1,700 meters away from the public plaza. The wharf is managed by the National Government under
the Philippine Ports Authority.

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 Table C11-T9
Transportation Terminals by Location and Condition, Year 2015

Area Year Hazard Susceptibility

Name of Physical Owner / Type of Terminal
Occupied Brgy Construc Fl
Terminal Condition Operator Terminal Facilities
(ha) ted
By Land
City
Victorias City Passenger
5000 sq.m I 2002 Fair Governm Bus
Terminal Shed
ent

By Sea
Daan Banwa Low
National
Wharf Passenger
30 sq.m IX 2013 Fair Governm Ferry
(Passenger Shed
ent (PPA)
Shed)

Table C11-T10
Other Modes of Transport and Facilities, 2015

Frequency of
Modes Facilities Capacity Location Condition
Service / Trips

Ferry Boat
80 Victorias /Ajuy Fair 2 trips
Sea Transport (ML Ricogar)
60 Victorias /Ajuy Fair 2 trips
(M/V GMW)
Source: City Agriculture Office
* Facilities may include Passenger and Cargo Terminals Air and Seaports, Warehouse, Ticketing Office, etc

C. Ports and Wharves

The City of Victorias has two (2) ports namely: the Daan Banua Wharf and Victorias City Feeder
Port. The Daan Banua Wharf caters to ferry passengers, twice a day, bound for Panay Island and vice-
versa via ferry boat services namely: ML Ricogar and M/V GMW. Daan Banua Wharf is located at
Barangay IX operated and maintained by the Philippine Ports Authority.

The Victorias City Feeder Port is located at Barangay VI-A. The Feeder Port serves as the
docking area for small fishing vessels which unload the fish catch that are sold to the city public market
and neighboring towns and cities.

Table C11-T11
Sea Port by Location and Condition, Year 2015

Area Year Hazard Susceptibility

Name of Physical Owner / Type of Terminal
Occupied Brgy Construc Fl
Terminal Condition Operator Terminal Facilities
(ha) ted
Daan Banwa Low
400 sq.m IX 2002 Fair PPA Ferry Docking
Port (Docking)
Victorias City 3000 Low
VI-A Docking
Feeder Port sq.m.

D. Air

The new airport of international standard in Silay City, is only about 20 minutes away from the City
of Victorias. This gives the city another advantage and makes it more ideal for business. Airlines Booking
and Ticketing agencies are also available in the city.

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Transportation Facilities Map
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11.1.2 Environmental Risks/DRR Mainstreaming

Victorias transportation facilities covers the sea and land transportation terminals, road network
and bridges. The sea transportation terminal includes the Daan Banua Wharf at Barangay IX and
Victorias City Feeder Port at Barangay VI-A. The physical condition of the ports is evaluated as fair. In
terms of hazards, the two ports have low susceptibility to flooding. Siltation and improper disposal of solid
waste significantly contribute to flooding. Dredging should be done regularly so that large ferry boats and
fishing vessels can dock in the area.

The land transportation terminal of Victorias City is in good physical condition and is not
susceptible to flooding. However, upgrading of the terminal facilities is necessary and is already included
in the city’s plan.

The road network in the urban area are not prone to flooding except in low lying areas
specifically in Barangay VI which are moderately susceptible to flooding during heavy rain. In rural
areas, some of the roads located near the water tributaries are moderately susceptible to flooding. For
this purpose, the City of Victorias aims to make these roads concrete and increase road elevation above
the flood height. The city also plans to improve the drainage system to allow flood waters to flow through
box culvert as well as establish road embankment protection.

Victorias City has 28 bridges which are exposed to hazard. Six (6) bridges are located along the
National Highway. The Malihao bridge which is located in Barangay XIII, is highly susceptible to flooding.
Three bridges, Carugiat II bridge , Langa-og bridge and the Magnanud bridge are moderately
susceptible to flooding. The other two bridges have low flooding susceptibility. Other secondary bridges
are located in nearby barangays and rural areas, giving access to far flung communities. Most of the
bridges in rural areas are reinforced culvert and overflow type bridges. Susceptibility to flooding of these
bridges is high especially since they are located in low-lying areas. With this condition, the city’s
bridges need retrofitting, raising and widening for waterways and erosion control protection.

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Road Network Map (Flood Overlay)
Figure C11-3

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Figure C11-4

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 11.1.3 Current and Projected Needs

11.1.3.1 Road Network

A. Urban Road Network

The City has an existing total urban road network of 85.554 km. comprising of both national and
city road. This means the city has 1.65 km/1000 person, falling short of the standard urban road
requirement of 2.4 km./1000 population. The City needs to construct at least 29.3436 kilometers of road
network to meet the national road requirement for the year 2015. Basing on the projected population, an
additional of 12.0494 kilometers of urban road are needed by year 2028. Below is the projected road
network requirement of the City from CY 2015 to year 2028.

Table C11-T12
Projected Urban Road Network Requirement
Current Projected

Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028

Projected
Urban
Population 47874 48244 48613 48986 49348 49746 50120 50507 50903 51297 51691 52088 52490 52895

Projected
Road 29.3446 0.887 1.7726 2.6678 3.5366 4.4918 5.3894 6.3182 7.2686 8.2142 9.1598 10.1126 11.0774 12.0494
Network
(Kms)

The current width of city roads which is 12 meters is capable of holding the traffic volume
requirements. However, traffic congestion is experience during peak/rush hours which is usually between
7:00 – 8:00 in the morning and 4:30 – 6:00 in the afternoon. This can be remedied by strict
implementation of traffic rules and no parking policies coupled with other traffic management regulations.

B. Rural Road Network:

The existing rural road of the city has a total length of 61.650 kilometers but still need an
additional of 68.3182185 kilometers are needed based on the projected Rural Road requirement for 2028
computed using the standard road-area ratio of 1.5 km per 100 hectares.

There is a need to regularly improve basic transport facilities such as farm-to-market roads (FMR)
to improve mobility. Maintaining good FMR will stimulate economic growth in rural areas and ultimately
contribute to employment generation, increase in rural income and enhanced social health services
accessibility.

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Technical Findings /
Observations
• Inaccessibility of farm
products or agri farms,
schools & tourism destinations * hampered delivery of basic
• Poor road condition in some
rural areas and portion of City
Proper
• Narrow road approaches
• Absence of detour/diversion
road and bridges
• Increasing Traffic Congestion
• Some bridges are already old
and needs rehabilitation
• Inaccessibility of Victorias
City to other areas
• Lack of tricycle terminal and
improper location of tricycle
terminal
• Lack of streetlights in rural
areas and some barangays
within the city
• Inadequate traffic and road
signs
• Lack of bike and jogging lanes
in urban center
• Increase in amount and
frequency of rainfall due to
Climate Change
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Implications ( Effects )
* Slow economic growth
* high transportation cost
services
* Impede delivery of basic goods
and services
* Increase vulnerability to Traffic
jam
* Slow vehicular mobility in and out * Construction of new road diversion
of the city in case there is traffic
accidents along the major
highway
* Impedes the economic growth of
the city.
* Longer travel time
* Low productivity
* Possible increase of traffic
accidents
* Moving population and vehicle
are vulnerable to hazard
* Slow economic growth
* Hampered delivery of goods and
services
* Traffic congestions along the city
streets
* Increase traffic accidents and
crime within the area
* Increase violations of traffic rules
* Increase risks of traffic accidents
* Increase risks of traffic accidents
* Disruption of linkages & access * Dredging and clearing of waterways
road due to flooding specifically
in low lying areas
*Hampered delivery of basic
services
Policy Options / Interventions
*Construction of farm to market roads
* Rehabilitation and repair of existing
roads
* Widen road approaches to avoid
traffic jam, especially areas going to
Gawahon-Eco Tourism Park
and bridges in the city proper
* Urban road expansion
* Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of old
bridges
* Reclamation and port development
to fast track delivery
of goods and services
* Decongest sides of street by
establishing strategic locations for
tricycle terminals
* Installation of new streetlights
* Provision of traffic lights and road
signs to avoid accidents and traffic
jam
*Establishment of bike & jogging lanes
* Establishment of Esplanade/River
walk along easement of rivers and
creeks
*Upland Reforestation
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11.2. POWER

Faster development in an area can be largely attributed to sufficient power supply. The stability
and efficiency of power supply can lure investors to relocate in the area and add up to the economic
activities which are expected to result to increased employment and improved economic opportunities.

The City of Victorias continues to provide accessible, adequate, dependable and affordable power
for residential, institutional, industrial and commercial use. The city strives to provide electricity to every
household, especially in rural areas, so as to enhance the living conditions of every Victoriahanon.

11.2.1 Profile and Analysis of Existing Situation

11.2.1.1 Power Source

The power supply in the city is provided by the North Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO) ,
which purchases its power from the geothermal plant of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR).
Victorias area is drawing power from 15 MVA substation located at South Bacayan, Barangay XIX-A
with a maximum demand of 9,158 kilowatts at 24 hours per day duration of service. The substation has a
69KV sub transmission lines constructed in 1986 with a voltage of 15,000 kilovolts responsible in
supplying power to the whole city of Victorias.

Electrical power in the Victorias Milling Company is generated by the sugar central mill through
steam run turbines and supporting bunker-fed huge generators. Nearby barangays within the VMC
compound like barangays XV, XV-A, XVI, XVI-A, XVII, XVIII are provided with electricity by VMC.

Table C11-P1
Power Substation

Year Voltage Hazard Susceptibility (H/M/L)

Name of Substation Barangay
Constructed (kV) Fl
15 MVA Victorias XIX-A 1986 15,000 Low

Source: : NONECO

Table C11-P2
Power Transmission/Distribution Line

Hazard Susceptibility
Year
Name of Line Owner
Barangay
Constructed / Length (m) Voltage (kV) (H/M/L)
Developed Flood
69KV sub-transmission XIX-A
1986 33,000 15,000 Low
Lines
Distribution Lines
Three Phase 47,958
Two Phase 2,843
Single Phase 72,395
Secondary Line 169,666
Source: NONECO

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Figure C11 - 5

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 11.2.1.2 Power Rates

Power rates are classified by type of users . Residential users are charged the highest rates at
P10.9737 per KWH while commercial, industrial, public buildings, public streets, irrigation and communal
water system are charged at P9.6717 per KWH.
Table C11-P3
Power Rates per Type of Users
TYPE OF USERS POWER RATES PER KWH
Residential 10.9737
Commercial 9.6717
Industrial 9.6717
Public Buildings 9.6717
Public Streets 9.6717
Irrigation 9.6717
Communal Water System 9.6717
Source: NONECO, 2015

11.2.1.3 Service Area and Number of Household Served of the City

Barangay Centers of all twenty-six (26) barangays are reached by electricity. However, there are
still sitios in remote areas which are not yet supplied by electricity. Based on NONECO 2015 records,
out of 19,040 households from urban and rural barangays, only 13,288 households or 69.79% have
access to electricity. The remaining 30.21 % or 5,752 households still depend on other power source for
their electricity.

Table C11-P4
Households Served with Electricity for the Past Three Years
(Power Source: NONECO)

2013 2014 2015

Total Served Unserved Total Served Unserved Total Served Unserved
RESIDENTIAL
No of No of No of
No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %
HH HH HH
URBAN 5,865 6,340 7,021
RURAL 6,008 6,074 6,267
15,361 11,873 77.29 3,488 22.71 19,040 12,414 65.20 6,626 34.80 19,040 13,288 69.79 5,752 30.21
Source: NONECO

On the other hand, Victorias Milling Company (VMC) provides electricity to six (6) barangays.
For 2015, there are 279 households within the VMC area that were served with electricity.

Table C11-P5
Households Served with Electricity for the Past Three Years
(Power Source: NONECO)

2013 2014 2015

Served Unserved Total Served Unserved Served Unserved
Total Total
Barangay No
No of No of
No. % No. % of No. % No. % No. % No. %
HH HH
HH
Brgy 15 70 70 100 0 0 64 64 100 0 0 61 61 100 0 0
15-A 73 73 100 0 0 68 68 100 0 0 64 64 100 0 0
16 48 48 100 0 0 47 47 100 0 0 44 44 100 0 0
16-A 30 30 100 0 0 28 28 100 0 0 22 22 100 0 0
17 61 61 100 0 0 61 61 100 0 0 58 58 100 0 0
18 40 40 100 0 0 32 32 100 0 0 30 30 100 0 0
Source: VMC

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11.2.1.4 . Power Consumption by Type of Consumers

In 2015, residential consumers recorded the highest number of electrical connections at 13,288
with an average monthly consumption of 1,122,354.50 KWH. Public buildings and facilities had the
second largest number of connections at 742 with a monthly consumption of 47,047.93 KWH. This is
followed by commercial consumers with 443 connections and with a monthly consumption of 339,288.26
KWH. Streetlights registered 68 connections with a monthly consumption of 129,927.08 KWH while
industrial consumers recorded the lowest number of electrical connections at 2 with a consumption of
155,446.67 KWH.

Table C11-P6 shows the details of power connections and consumption for the last 3 years.

Table C11-P6
Number of Connections and Average Consumption by Type of Users for the Past 3 Years

Type of 2013 2014 2015

Consumers # of
Connections
Ave. Enery
(KWH/Mo.)
% # of
Connections
Ave. Enery
(KWH/Mo.)
% # of
Connections
Ave. Enery
(KWH/Mo.)
%

Residential 11,873 1,018,228.92 62.28 12,414 1,051,272.67 58.45 13,288 1,122,354.50 59.68
Commercial 417 310,893.83 19.02 428 326,789.28 18.17 444 323,654.93 17.21
Industrial 6 160,399.25 9.81 2 83,011.25 4.62 2 155,446.67 8.27
Public Buildings 56 112,598.19 6.89 762 52,218.97 2.90 742 47,047.93 2.5
Streetlights 966 32,852.19 2,01 68 119,170.08 6.63 68 129,927.08 6.91
Total 13,318 1,634,972.61 100% 13,680 1,798,457.75 100% 14,547 1,880,665.53 100
Source: NONECO

11.2.1.5 Power Interruptions and Fluctuation

Power interruptions usually occur when there is a general failure from the source, during typhoon,
earthquake, repair works or new installation of electrical lines.

11.2.1.6 Projected Number of Connections and Power Consumptions

Table C11-P7 shows the projected number of connections and average power consumptions by
type of consumers in the city. It is evident that most of the power supplied by NONECO is being used by
residential consumers which accounts for about 60% of the total power consumption. As projected by
NONECO, the city needs 49,029,060.51 KWH of electricity by 2028.

Table C11-P7
Projected Number of Connections and Average Power Consumption per
Type of Users Served by NONECO
YEAR TYPE OF USERS
Residential Commercial Industrial Public Buildings Streetlights Total
2016
No. of 14,231 439 2 739 74 15,490
Connections
Energy 15,699,619.75 4,527,007.20 2,432,329 1,733,231.5 426,247.16 24,818,434.61
KWH/Yr.
2017
No. of 14,623 464 7 85 632 15,814
Connections
Energy 15,904,638.11 4,533,905.36 1,660304.77 577,261.84 1,678,087.59 25,645,999.07
KWH/Yr.

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YEAR TYPE OF USERS

Residential Commercial Industrial Public Buildings Streetlights Total
2018
No. of 15,762 500 7 92 681 17,045
Connections
Energy 18,572,795.81 8,350,126.09 1,721,170.72 1,970,116.86 466,988.29 31,097,503.76
KWH/Yr.
2019
No. of 16,759 531 8 97 724 18,122
Connections
Energy 19,840,440.07 8,920,045.11 1,838,645.34 2,104,582.74 498,861.52 33,219,993.69
KWH/Yr.
2020
No. of 17,756 564 8 103 767 19,202
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 21,057,280.57 9,467,123.3 1,951,411.89 2,233,659.59 529,457.35 35,257,419.97
2021
No. of 18,753 595 9 109 810 20,280
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 22,225,481.57 9,992,333.71 2,059,670.95 2,357,576.98 558,830.22 37,213,406.31
2022
No. of 19,750 627 10 114 854 21,359
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 23,347,899.46 10,496,960.53 2,163,687.21 2,476,637.91 587,051.93 39,092,735.34
2023
No. of 20,747 658 10 120 897 22,436
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 24,427,569.31 10,982,368.29 2,263,741.95 2,591,164.33 614,198.80 40,900,488.87
2024
No. of 21,744 690 10 126 940 23,514
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 25,467,465.80 11,449,894.40 2,360,110.82 2,701,471.77 640,345.61 42,641,647.58
2025
No. of 22,741 722 11 133 983 24,595
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 26,470,396.57 11,900,801.11 1,310,255.46 2,807,858.06 665,562.97 44,320,912.44
2026
No. of 23,739 753 11 138 1,026 25,672
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 27,438,960.95 12,336,257.08 2,542,812.43 2,910,598.92 689,916.24 45,942,635.68
2027
No. of 24,736 785 11 144 1,069 26,750
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 28,375,541.22 12,757,333.34 2,629,606.82 3,009,947.06 713,465.31 47,510,806.07
2028
No. of 25,733 816 13 150 1,112 27,829
Connections
Energy KWH/Yr. 29,282,309.50 13,165,006.44 2,713,638.49 3,106,132.87 736,264.79 49,029,060.51

11.2.2 Environmental Risks/DRR Mainstreaming

Power supply of the city is provided by North Negros Electric Cooperative and Victorias Milling
Company Inc. NONECO source its power from 15MVA substation located at South Babayan, Brgy XIX-A
while the Victorias Milling Company Inc. source from the VMC sugar central through steam run turbines
and supporting bunker-fed huge generators.

Basing on UP Lidar data, the substations of NONECO at Barangay 19-A and VMC Sugar Central
have low susceptibility to flooding. Upgrading of power facilities such as equipment, rotten poles,
electrical lines are necessary for disaster preparedness. Furthermore, the sub-station of NONECO is not
susceptible to rain induced-landslide.

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Figure C11-6

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 11.2.3 Current and Projected Needs

The current high power rate is one of the major problems of consumers in the power sector. The
continuous increase of power rates for almost every year drains the budget of average household earner.

Brown outs or power interruptions also contribute to power problems of the consumers. Power
fluctuations have caused damage to electrical appliances at home and in the office and results in higher
bills. Productivity of industries, commercial establishments and offices area also affected; likewise
business operations are hampered during power interruptions.

The City Government must identify and prioritize remote areas in its energization projects.
Concrete and steel poles for service lines must be used considering their durability. The electric
cooperative should do their best in helping energize unserved areas.

Power Analysis Matrix

Technical Findings / Implications (Effects ) Policy Options / Interventions

Observations
Inadequate and unstable
power supply
Pilferage of electrical lines & • Increase cost of system loss
power supply
No electrical power line in
far flung area
Rotten Pole
Branches of trees touching
the primary line
Sudden increase of load
due to the relocation of
houses
Increase in amount and
frequency of rainfall due to
Climate Change
• Power shortage & frequent
power interruptions/
brownouts and power
failures
• Damage to household
appliances and other
equipment
• Negative impact to
economic and business
community
• Prone to fire hazard due to
overload lines
resulting to increase cost of
electricity
• Low socio-economic
activities
• Hazardous & danger to the •
General Public
• Unscheduled power loss • Clearing of tree branches touching the
• Low voltage
• Power interruption/
brownouts
• Rehabilitate or replace existing power
lines
• Upgrade to higher voltage rating
• Infuse new technology in delivering
power service
• Encourage investments on power
generation industry
• Invest on machineries & equipment for
the proper maintenance of power lines
• Institute reforms & measures to secure
power lines and supplies
• Vigilant watch in power lines to
prevent pilferage by unscrupulous
individuals
• Educate consumers on
responsible use of electricity
• Allocate local fund or collaborate to
other funding source and agency for
rural electrification
Replacement of electrical pole resilient
to hazard
power lines
• Increase the capacity of Transformer
from 1 Ø to 3 Ø
• Upgrading of power equipments,
electrical poles/distribution lines
resilient to extreme rainfall condition

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11.3 WATER

Water is life and its importance cannot be under stated. The crucial role it plays in the
development of an area only highlights its importance in the economic, social and environmental
components of development. The availability of water for domestic, agricultural, commercial and industrial
uses can dictate the pacing of development.

The Local Government of Victorias is committed to ensure adequate access of potable water to
all residents, commercial establishment and other users.

11.3.1 Profile and Analysis of Existing Situation

11.3.1.1 Water System

A. Level III Water System

The City of Victorias has 3 service providers of Level III water system. They are the Victorias
Water District, the Victorias Milling Company Inc. and the Canetown Homeowners Association Water
Management Board.

The Victorias Water District has six (6) deepwell pumping stations located in five (5) barangays of
the city. It supplies the water requirement of the city for residential, commercial, industrial and
institutional use. The six deepwell pumping stations has a combined water generation of 11,305,000
liters/day. It supplies water to 13 barangays within the city proper.

The Victorias Milling Company has ten (10) deepwell pumping stations located in 6 barangays
within the VMC area. It provides water to employee-residents and other users, specifically to VMC block
houses, golf club, schools, the VMC Factory and other industrial establishments within the VMC
Compound. The 10 deepwells generate 29,635,200 liters/day. It supplies water to 7 barangays within
the VMC Compound.

The Canetown Homeowners Association Water Management Board has three (3) deepwell
pumping stations located within the Canetown Subdivision. It supplies the water requirement of the
residents within the subdivision. The pumping stations generate 5,184,000 liters/day.

In summary, there are 19 deepwell pumping stations that generate 46,124,200 liters of water per
day.

The existing water supply of the city can sufficiently provide for its water requirements for
domestic, commercial, industrial and other purposes up to the year 2028. However, water supply
distribution lines, facilities and services need to be upgraded and improved in order to be resilient to
natural hazard. Continued efforts should be done to ensure that water quality is within standards and
water rates are affordable. Aside from the current water sources from underground aquifers, other
alternative sources of water which was tapped by the city is the natural spring. Spring development
project was implemented to provide additional water supply for the people of Gawahon as well as for
visitors at Gawahon Eco-Park. In addition, Barangay XII also developed their level II water system from
natural spring. About 150 households in the barangay benefited from the project.

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 Table C11-W1
Level III Water Sources
WATER SOURCES LOCATION & NUMBER OF PUMP UNITS CAPACITY Barangay Hazard
(Pumping Station) (Liters/Day) Served Susceptibility
Fl
A. Victorias Water District
Deep Well No. 1 Quezon Avenue, Barangay V 1,090,000 Brgys 1,2,3,4,
(One (1) unit 15 HP submersible pump) 5,6,6-A ,7, 12
Deep Well No. 2 Quirino Sreet , Barangay V 2,180,000 Brgys 4,5,6,13
(One (1) 25 HP submersible pump)
Deep Well No. 3 Hda. Editha, Barangay XXI 2,180,000 Brgys 21, 6
(One (1) unit 30 HP submersible pump)
Deep Well No. 4 Hda. Los Angeles, Barangay XIV 2,725,000 Brgys 14, 7
(One (1) unit 50 HP submersible pump)
Deep Well No. 5 Kadalag-an Village, Barangay XIII 1,770,000 Brgys 13
(One (1) unit 30 HP submersible pump)
Deep Well No. 6 Daan Banwa (1 unit 25 HP Submersible pump) 1,360,000 Brgys 9

WATER SOURCES (Pumping Station) LOCATION & NUMBER OF CAPACITY Barangay Hazard
PUMP UNITS (Liters/Day) Served Susceptibility
Fl
B. Victorias Milling Company Inc.
Deep Well No. 1 Machine Shop ESA 3,133,440 Brgy 19
Compound, Brgy 19
Deep Well No. 2 Bacayan (Civil Engineering), 3,686,400 Brgy 19
Brgy 19
Deep Well No. 3 Yoshimini Factory, Brgy 19 3,139,200 Brgy 19 Low
Deep Well No. 4 Malihao VMC Compound, 3,133,440 Brgy15-A & 16 Low
Brgy 16
Deep Well No. 5 Philsurin Research Area, 2,361,600 Brgy 16 High
Brgy 16
Deep Well No. 6 Kubay II, Brgy 18-A 3,139,200 Brgy 18-A Medium
Deep Well No. 7 Don Bosco, Brgy 15-A 3,133,440 Brgy 15-A
Deep Well No. 8 South Barrio , Brgy 17 2,384,640 Brgy 16-A & 17
Deep Well No. 9 Palma, Brgy 18 2,361,600 Brgy 18 Low
Deep Well No.10 New-A Mill Factory, Brgy 16 3,162,240 Brgy 16
C. Canetown Homeowners Association
Water Management Board
Deep Well No., 1 Immaculada St. Phase I 1,728,000 Brgy 19-A
Deep Well No. 2 Carmen St. Phase I 1,728,000 Brgy 19-A Low
Deep Well No. 3 Cathedral Phase III 1,728,000 Brgy 19-A Low
TOTAL 46,124,200
Sources: Victorias Water District CHA Water Management Board Victorias Milling Company Inc.

B. Level II Water System

Two (2) barangays, Barangay XII & XI are using the level II water system. It is a free flowing
spring found in the area. There were 252 households served by this type of water system. The local
communities facilitated the spring development and connections, however management and maintenance
of the facilities are common concerns that need to be addressed. Both barangays have encountered
problems on the maintenance of existing facilities because they lack technical men to do repair works and
the financial burden to maintain the project.

Table C11-W2
Water Source and Number of HH Served
Brgy. Water Source No. of HH Physical Condition Hazard Susceptibility
Served Flood Landslide
XII Spring 150 Critical Low
XI Spring (3) 102 Critical Low Low
Source: Barangay

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Figure C11 – 7

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 C. Level I Water System
Rural barangays still depend on deep/shallow wells as their main source of water for drinking,
cooking and other domestic uses. Natural springs are also available for residents of far-flung barangays.

11.3.1.2 Water Connections & Type of Users

The Victorias Water District manages the distribution of water supply within the city proper. It has
registered a total of 5,530 connections covering 13 barangays. The water supply is used for domestic,
commercial, industrial and institutional purposes. The most number of connections come from domestic
users totaling to 5,333 and with an average water consumption of 22 cu.m. This is followed by commercial
users with 156 connections and an average water consumption of 26 cu.m. The Government /
institutional users registered 41 connections with an average water consumption of 293 cu.m. per month.

Table C11-W3
Number of Connections and Average Water Consumption per Month by Type of Users
Number & Type of Users Total
Domestic Commercial Industrial Government/Institutional
# of Ave. Water # of Ave. Water #of Ave. Water # of Connection Ave. Water
Connection Consumption Connection Consumption/ Connection Consumption Consumption
5,333 22 156 26 41 293 5,530
Source: Victorias Water District 2015

11.3.1.3 Water Rates

Table C11-W4
Cost of Water per Classification
CLASSIFICATION AVERAGE COST Additional Cost in Excess of 10 Cubic Meter
11-20 Cu.m 21-30 Cu.m 31-40 Cu.m Over 40 Cu.m
RESIDENTIAL 200.00/ 10 Cubic Meter 22.40 26.60 32.20 37.80
GOVERNMENT 200.00/ 10 Cubic Meter 22.40 26.60 32.20 37.80
COMMERCIAL 350.00/10 Cubic Meter 44.80 53.20 64.40 75.60
INDUSTRIAL 350.00/10 Cubic Meter 44.80 53.20 64.40 75.60
Source: Victorias Water District, 2015

11.3.2 Environmental Risks/DRR Mainstreaming

UP Lidar data revealed that out of 19 pumping stations, six stations are susceptible to flooding.
Of these 6 stations, five (5) are located within the VMC compound, namely: 1. PHILSurin Research Area
which has high flooding susceptibility; 2. Kubay II Pumping Station with medium flooding susceptibility; 3.
Yoshimite Pumping Station; 4. Malihao VMC Pumping Station and; 5. Palma Pumping Station. The last 3
pumping stations have low flooding susceptibility. The 6th pumping station that has low flooding
susceptibility is the Canetown Pumping Station in Barangay XIX-A.

On level II water system, two water sources located in two barangays, Barangay XII and
Barangay XI have low susceptibility to flooding. Spring development and upgrading of water reservoirs
and water distribution lines should be maintained by the community. Awareness on solid waste disposal
system shall be properly disseminated to the community to prevent water contamination.

Based on MGB data, all pumping stations (level III water system) are not susceptible to rain
induced land slide. However, on Level II water system, one water source located in Barangay XI has
low susceptibility to rain induced landslide.

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WATER FACILITIES MAP (Flood Overlay)
Figure C11 – 8

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WATER FACILITIES MAP (Landslide Overlay)
Figure C11 – 9

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 11.3.3 Current and Projected Needs

Victorias City has sufficient water supply for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural and
other uses. There are 4 major rivers and numerous creeks capable of providing water for industrial and
agricultural use. Underground waters are being pump up through deepwells can supply the water
requirement of the city for domestic, commercial and other uses.

Table C11-W5
Current and Projected Water Demand (Year 2015-2028)
Year Population Standard Requirement per Individual Water Demand
connection (100 - 110 lcpd)
2015 87,933 110 9,672,630
2016 88,610 110 9,747,100
2017 89,292 110 9,822,120
2018 89,980 110 9,897,800
2019 90,673 110 9,974,030
2020 91,371 110 10,050,810
2021 92,074 110 10,128,140
2022 92,783 110 10,206,130
2023 93,498 110 10,284,780
2024 94,218 110 10,363,980
2025 94,943 110 10,443,730
2026 95,674 110 10,524,140
2027 96,411 110 10,605,210
2028 97,153 110 10,686,830

Table shows the current and projected water demand of the city. The current water demand was
computed using the standard maximum water requirement of 110 liters per capita per day multiplied by
individual population. Table shows that there are 9,672,630 liters per capita per day for the current year
2015. It will reach to 10,686,830 liters of water per day per individual population for the year 2028.
Basing on Table C11-W1 , the total water generated by 19 pumping stations installed by three water
service providers is 46,124,200 liters per day which means the city has sufficient water supply up to the
year 2028.

Water Sector Analysis Matrix

Technical Findings / Implications ( Effects ) Policy Options / Interventions
Observations

Inconsistent water pressure Limited supply of water • Install/construct additional pumping station
and supply

Old and leaking water lines Health Hazard/Prone to • Rehabilitate or replace existing water supply
contamination lines and fittings

Dependent on ground water Depletion, prone to contamination • Strengthen policy on ground water extraction
source of ground water source and • and policy on rain water harvesting
possible of salt water intrusion • Development of alternative water source

Irresponsible use of water Wastage • Continuous education on responsible use of

High cost of water consumption water

Improper disposal of solid and
liquid wastes
Increased temperature due to
Climate Change resulting to
longer dry months
Health Hazard • Implementation of water code and solid waste
management act of 1991
Low water supply • Continuous education on responsible use of
water
• Upland planting & growing of trees
• Strengthen policy on ground water extraction

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11.4 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

11.4.1 Profile and Analysis of the Existing Situation

The City of Victorias is conveniently reached by any news, messages or any means of
communication world wide. Radio signals from Bacolod City could be audibly heard in Victorias.
Television signals from Bacolod City and other parts of the country and outside of the country are clearly
received in the City of Victorias.

The City has one franchise holder of Telephone System, the Victorias Telephone System which
has a standing agreement with the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. The telephone
company caters to the landline calls and long distance calls services of Victoriahanon.

Aside from landline connections, several communication companies or mobile phone companies
have their cell sites in the city. SMART, Globe Telecom and Sun Cellular connections are available in the
city and signals reaching the upper barangays of the city. Cell sites were also built in rural barangays ,
like in Barangay XX and Barangay XXI. With the advent of the information Technology, internet is readily
available in the city proper, in the government offices, private companies or offices, schools, and other
internet cafes and even in homes who have access, either landline or wi-fi, dsl or dial up.

Postal services are being served by the Philippine Postal Corporation, LBC Air Cargo and JRS
Express.

The Postal office has one distribution center. It has five postal personnel; four (4) are letter
couriers and one post master.

The JRS is receiving an average of 15 letters per day while the LBC receives approximately an
average of 50 letters per day.

The flow of information and communication is no longer a problem in the city. The twenty six (26)
barangays are reached by land transportation. The city could reach the barangays in the upland through
its radio receiver which could transmit and receives messages from the other cities or municipalities
reached by its frequency. Since all the barangays are already connected to the power, radio and TV can
easily reach the population. Even Cable TV like Star Cable and Malihao Cable are available in the built-
up areas by the former and the latter reaching to the outskirts of the city. Hence, information can be
accessed elsewhere in the city and TV stations outside of the country can be viewed.

Print ads media like Patdan of Victorias National High School, Malihaw of Victorias LGU, Scholar
of Negros Occidental National Science High School, among others are circulated to disseminate
information to the community. Likewise, land transportation enables the print information material to
reach the readers in the barangay. The daily trips of the different bus liners from Bacolod to Victorias
enable the people to gain access to national tabloids.

During stakeholder consultation, the most common problems encountered of the communities like
old telecommunication line and equipment local concessionaire, signal interference and the out date
antennae and communication receiver. The felt needs, aspirations and issues of the stakeholder are the
possible monopolization of the local communication line.

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Figure C11 – 10

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 Table C11-ICT1
Communication Service Facilities, Year 2015
Area Hazard
Year Ownership
Type Occu-pied Brgy. Susceptibility
Constructed
(ha) Public Private Fl
Postal Services
*Victorias-LGU 1930 IV 1
2
*LBC & JRS I
Telephone Service Provider
*VTSI-Victorias 1995 60 sq.m I 1
Cell Sites Network
*Globe III, XVIII-A, XXI,XX, 4 Low (Brgy III)
*Sun XIX-A, XIII, VI, 3
*Smart V, XVIII-A 2
XIII
* VTSI 1
Broadcast & Television
Network (radio,TV,Cable)
*Malihaw Cable Corp. 900 sq.m
VI 1
*Radyo Natin
XXI 1
Source: CCIO

Table C11-ICT2
Type of Print Media Available, Year 2015
Circulation
Type of Print Media Location Area Coverage
Number Type Frequency
Victorian / Patdan VNHS – Victorias VNHS Campus/Students 5,000 Tabloid 2 times a year
Scholar NONSHS-Victorias NONSHS Campus 250 Tabloid Once a year
Malihaw Victorias City Victorias LGU 600 Newsletter Quarterly
Source: CCIO

Table C11-ICT3
Cell Site Network, Year 2015
Network Location Area Antenna Date Owner
Occupied (ha) Height Installed
Smart Corner Fermin - Roxas Smart Communication Inc.
Sts., Brgy 5 0.0232 45.52 m 1996
Golf Area, 0.0140 45M 2008
Brgy 18-A
Globe Lot 143-A-9-A, 0.0144 40M 2014 Globe Telecom Inc.
Brgy 21
Montinola St, Brgy 3 0.0140 61M 1999
Golf Area , Brgy 18-A 42M 2009
Lot 29-I , Brgy 20 0.0225 42M 2013
SUN Canetown Subd, Brgy 19-A 42M 2010 Sun Cellular
Lopues Lot, Brgy 13 60M 2005
Rainbow Mall Bldg, Brgy 6
PLDT VTSI Lot 3-B-8, Brgy XIII 0.0643 99.50 1995 Victorias Telephone
System Inc.-Letecia Galicia

11. 4.2 Environmental Risks/DRR Mainstreaming

Based on UP Lidar data, one cell site had low risk to flooding located at Barangay III owned by
Globe Company. Remaining cell sites are not susceptible to flooding. Relocation of cell site to higher
ground not prone to flooding is one ultimate solution to make communication accessible to the public.

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COMMUNICATION FACILITIES MAP (Flood Overlay)
Figure C11-11

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 11.4.3 Current and Projected Needs

Communication technology is advancing at a very fast pace. The use information and
communications technology and facilities have become more important both in businesses and personal
life. Government intervention is needed to keep the city on track with new and up-to-date information and
communication technology to effectively support its development.

Available communication networks in the city are globe, sun, smart and PLDT through Victorias
Telephone system using cell sites and ground fiber optic line. Weather tracking is also available through
accuweather.com in real time of using smart phone and internet. Internet cafés are also available within
the city. However, communication and internet signals are intermittent and internet glitches are
experienced. Along this line, the city still needs to improve its communication infrastructure and facilities.

For the past 3 years, postal services are still receiving mails with an average of 90,300 mails per
year.

Sector Analysis Matrix

Technical Findings / Implications (Effects ) Policy Options /

Observations Interventions

Only one (1) telephone company Service rate manipulation Encourage other telephone
operates in the city companies to invest in the city

Absence of Central Alarm System Low disaster preparedness Establish Central Alarm
System

Slow / intermittent internet Slows operation / delays in Increase/additional speed for

connection response and actions internet service providers

Increase in amount and frequency Disruption of communication Upgrading of communication

of rainfall due to Climate Change signals facilities, equipment, cable and
cellsites
Flooding of one cellsite

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