Malay Master Plan for Tourism- Final Report

Development Phasing Plan for the Circumferential and Access Roads IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1 - 5 YEARS) (6 - 10 YEARS) • Preparation of detailed plans and securing of • Consistent Maintenance of the immediate • Road transport corridors shall be fully Road-Right-of-Way. actions implemented to its full width. There should be 1/3 Full access or right of way shall be provided space for people (sidewalks and bikelanes), or secured in the earliest possible time to • Preparation for the full implementation 1/3 for landscaping, and 1/3 for vehicles. Lanes ensure full compliance to environmental laws. for mass transits are also recommended. Transportation corridors should incoporate landscaping and utilities, and allocate adequate space for pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes. • Sidewalks should be unobstructed. For Mainland Malay, 20-meter road transport corridor for new roads and 30-meter road transport corridor for main roads should be secured, while Boracay Island should fully implement its 12-meter transportation corridor. The immediate implementation is necessary in anticipation of the growth or increase in tourist arrivals. Municipality of Malay 181 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

6.2.8 Rehabilitation and Expansion of Boracay Sewerage and Drainage 6.2.9 Comprehensive Drainage and Sewerage System Master Development System Plan for Boracay and Mainland 6.2.8.1 Rehabilitation and Expansion of Boracay Sewerage and Drainage System Malay Sewer Line Mainland Malay has no common sewer collection. The effluent on every household and establishment is Centralized Sewer System for mainland Malay – The plan should start from identifying locations for the sewage treatment facilities. It is recommended that Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) should be developed and designed being stored or collected into septic tanks. Overflow or excess in the holding tank capacity is left to settle on in multiple locations strategically situated on the proposed future developments. Construction and operation the soil or flow into inappropriate discharge areas. Around 95% of the establishments and households were should start on the existing developed areas such as Caticlan. Pipelines for the mainline should be designed reported to have individual sewer holding tanks or septic vaults during interviews with every Barangay official and the remaining 5% of the rural areas still using the conventional method for waste disposal of using open and installed while considering all future anticipated developments. Connection points should also be designed and installed to accept inflow from sources. pits. Boracay Sewer Line Boracay Island has two STPs. BIWC owns and maintains the existing 6.5MLD capacity STP in Balabag and the 5.5MLD in Manocmanoc. These, however, are too far from the water being supplied to them in the island at 15MLD demand daily. Only the establishments and few houses along the main road are connected to BIWC sewer line. Most of the establishments and households that are not connected are from the inner areas. They are not connected mainly because of the lack of tapping points, right of way access, and some are not willing to pay for the costly connection since it may require pumps to make the connection workable or the sewage effluent to flow on the mainline due to the differential elevation issue. The 8.5MLD excess from the water supply is discharged primarily through the drainage and some are left flowing as surface runoff along the open areas and streets. BoracayTubi (BTSI), the second concessionaire of potable water, supplies about 10MLD of fresh water to the island and has 0.5MLD STP at the Fairway intended for the treatment of their sewage effluent. On some occasions BTSI hauls through their available trucks, the sewage from their clients but this is still not enough since the capacity of the existing STP at Fairway is very little or just 5% of the demand. Nonetheless, these recommendations concerning Boracay Island should still be anchored on the national government’s Rehabilitation Plan which is expected to be accomplished by October 2018. Figure 6.12. Existing Sewage Treatment Facility in Boracay Island (Boracay Island Water Company) 182 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Development Phasing Plan for the Boracay Sewerage and Drainage System IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1 - 5 YEARS) (6 - 10 YEARS) • Completion of the Sewerage System • Coordination with utility companies • Completion of the full development plans The sewerage system for Boracay Island must be completed within the shortest possible time to accommodate all existing establishments and promote environmental compliance. The capacity of treatment plants must be at least 30% above the calculated daily discharge to anticipate breakdown or maintenance of plants and equipment. Multiple and looping facilities for STP is recommended for Boracay island. • Completion of the Drainage System Drainage system must be designed and constructed to accommodate the full development projections. Drainage must comply with at least to the 50-year return period for flooding. Sewerage must be designed to accommodate phasing simultaneous with the development phasing. Development Phasing Plan for the Mainland Sewerage and Drainage System IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1 - 5 YEARS) (6 - 10 YEARS) • Comprehensive Studies of the Waterways • Sewer lines must be simultaneously laid on • Sewer system shall be upgraded or Full study of the waterways, its condition, and all major roads and arteries to avoid rework simultaneously built according to the projected capacity to convey and discharge storm water on road concreting. Sewer pipelines shall be phasing and projection of population growth. shall be conducted. Drainage must be given computed based on the development of land Structures can be constructed earlier with full consideration prior to implementation of the use to its maximum projection. room for upgrading of additional equipment to full development. Drainage must be in place accommodate the future demands. and incorporated in all road development to • Treatment plants shall be developed and avoid rework and damage to the concreted or constructed ahead of the population and developed sections. economic growth projections while the equipment can be installed in phases depending on the needs. Municipality of Malay 183 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

6.2.10 Development of Tambisaan and Bel-at Municipal Tourist Docking Area ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Tambisaan Existing docking area used during Habagat Affects the leisure aspect of the beach Sustainable design solutions should be applied Season architecturally, for example: use of stilts or When fully opened, the one entry, one exit will be elevated platforms to avoid intrusion into the When fully opened, Cagban port will be violated natural sand and avoiding the use of concrete decongested so not to destroy the sand. The docking area is close to residential areas Development will be essentially spread into the Navigation routes should also be studied and eastern side of the island Affects the marine habitats close to the strictly followed to avoid the marine habitats Tambisaan coast present under surface. It is near the mainland Highly seasonal use Upgrading to boats using renewable source of energy shall be encouraged. Will add more tourists or visitors to the island Engineering solutions to mitigate the wave surges The port can be of mixed use so it is still operational even during off season, or else informal settlers may occupy within the vicinity. 2. Bel-at Entry point from Romblon / Carabao Island Located in a high-value beach and may cause Find a more suitable area for docking. conflict to arise More efficient access to the northern part of the Port facilities may be temporary (e.g. pontoon) island It will destroy the marine life present on the Puka but passenger processing center (terminal) will Beach waters due to pollution still have to be appropriately designed. To mini- mize congestion impact, the passenger terminal It will degrade the quality of the Puka shells should be located farther inland with tourists walking on elevated boardwalk to minimize soil The proposed area is close to and can affect and beach impact, as well as enable faster visi- the protected forestland which contains endemic tor movement away from the beach. animal species. Aesthetically, the port should adopt a tropical Affects the leisure and environmental aspect of look. Noise should be regulated as well. Entry the beach should be limited. Too many entry points can be hard to monitor 184 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

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Development Phasing Plan for the Tambisaan Tourist Docking Area IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1 - 5 YEARS) • Detailed study and development of the docking • Sustainable design solutions should be applied areas shall be implemented immediately to architecturally, for example: use of stilts or accommodate the already increasing tourist elevated platforms to avoid intrusion into the arrivals. natural sand and avoiding the use of concrete so not to destroy the sand. • Allocated area must have sufficient room for future expansion requirement. • Navigation routes should also be studied and strictly followed to avoid the marine habitats present under surface. Development Phasing Plan for the Bel-at Tourist Docking Area IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1 - 5 YEARS) • Find a more suitable area for docking. • Redesign the Docking Area. Aesthetically, the port should adopt a tropical look. Noise should be regulated as well. Entry should be limited. 186 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

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7.1 Tourism Development Guidelines Preservation and Conservation of Natural Resources b. The design and plan shall be non-intrusive and shall adapt integrity. Ecologically sensitive areas, designated water to the existing formations of the plants. harvesting areas such as reed beds, and vital areas for 7.1.1. Flora c. Construction shall have minimal impacts on the environment environmental functions such as aquifer recharge areas shall 1. Tree-cutting shall be prohibited, especially of endemic trees and its surrounding areas. be protected. All other necessary laws such as Republic Act which serve as the habitat of various wild species in the 7586: The NIPAS Law and the Presidential Decree 1152: the Municipality. National and local policies should be taken into 7.1.4. Water Philippine Environment Code among others must be strictly consideration. 1. Various means of rainwater collection shall be encouraged and adhered to and implemented. will be provided, with technical assistance by the Philippines 2. To enhance and promote the conservation of biodiversity, Interior Design Act (PIDA). (rainwater collection shall be provided 2. The Municipality of Malay’s Local Government Unit shall inform various species of trees, plants, shrubs and other forms of flora by bulding owners) its residents about their role in conserving Malay’s protected shall form part of the development project. 2. areas. Meanwhile, the Malay Municipal Tourism Office is All developments of all occupancies shall maintain and observe responsible for raising awareness among tourists. 3. Continuous research, environmental resource inventory the National Building Code provisions on site occupancy and creation and inclusion of plant species of both land and water open space requirements in order to retain permeable ground 7.1.8. Noise and Acoustic Levels existing and newly discovered, shall be conducted annually by to allow water recharge. 1. Noise that is generated by establishment and mechanical the local Environment and Natural Resources Office 3. sources, such as but not limited to musical entertainment Activities and development rules and regulations in inland water 7.1.2. Fauna bodies will be subjected to the same and similar rules and machines such as videoke or karaoke, air-conditioning equipment, audio-visual equipment, etc. shall be toned down 1. Activities such as hunting and gathering fauna and/or the regulations as those in ocean waters. to a maximum tolerable limit as per local ordinances. All destruction of their habitats shall be prohibited in accordance establishments, wherever applicable, shall plant trees in close with Section17, Chapter III, Article I of Republic Act 9174, 7.1.5. Air rows as a natural sound and noise buffer to further minimize which states that the natural seasons and habitats of native 1. Development projects that are determined to have or may noise pollution around their properties and mitigate impacts to and migrating species are to be protected and are not to be potentially have adverse effects on the quality of the air the existing animal species. adversely affected by any development projects. Proponents shall observe relevant provisions, regulations and mitigation of these development projects should ensure that there will be measures as stated in Republic Act 8749: The Clean Air Act. 2. Said musical entertainment machines shall only be allowed no negative impacts to the environment. inside enclosed and acoustically treated rooms of permanent 2. All motorized vehicles shall be governed by the existing exhaust buildings. Frequent use of such sound machines and the 2. Continuous research, inventory creation and inclusion of existing emission guidelines of the LTO and other related agencies. like shall be strictly prohibited within eco-tourism zones like and newly discovered animal species, of both land and water, riversides and areas within the beach easement. shall be conducted annually by the local Environment and 3. “NO SMOKING” signs, in compliance with the RA 9514 (Fire Natural Resources Office. Code of the Philippines 2008), shall be posted in visible areas 7.1.9. Coastal Development of the building and property premises to remind occupants of 1. Public facilities such as restaurants, recreational facilities and the policy. the like must be located near or fronting the main road for easier 7.1.3. Marine and Aquatic Resources access. Service facilities such as parking areas, loading and 1. Any destructive form of fishing or harvesting of living animals, 7.1.6. Topography and Slope unloading spaces for goods, staff housing, utilities areas and sand, seashells, corals, as well as marine flora through any 1. All development projects shall harmoniously blend with the similar uses should be located in convenient settings but must means, such as the use of chemical, cyanide, dynamite, land’s slope and topographic features. No development shall be as unobtrusive as possible. They must not block the scenery muro-ami and the like shall be strictly prohibited. cause any major alteration in the topography of the land. of the beach and sea and should be veiled from public view. 2. All mangrove forests or habitats shall be preserved and 7.1.7. Protected Areas 2. The use of concrete on all future new developments fronting undisturbed. Minimal and temporary developments like 1. All existing protected areas within the Municipality of Malay the beach, shall be strictly prohibited. Only the use of natural walkways shall be allowed with the following conditions: and its municipal waters, including the portions covered by the materials like stone, clay, metal, timber or wood is permissible. a. Natural materials, such as timber, bamboo and natural Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park, are to be constantly This shall apply on all buildings on the block fronting the beach. stones shall be used exlusively. The use of concrete is strictly maintained and monitored to ensure its sound environmental For renovations or alterations, the use of concrete shall be prohibited. discouraged, unless necessary. Municipality of Malay 205 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

AVOID 65 PREFERRED Figure 7.1 Illustrative Guidelines for Beach Access Roads 65 206 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

AVOID 66 PREFERRED 66 Figure 7.3 Illustrative Guidelines for Coastal Development Municipality of Malay 207 Malay Master Plan for Tourism 66 66 66 66 66

Green Building 1. The following architectural design guidelines will apply to both minimum efficiency requirements indicated in the Philippine h. The following provisions on Tobacco Smoking shall apply on the beach and inland zones: Green Building Code. all building occupancies: f. 2. Construction shall blend with the topography of the site, while Applicable buildings shall include in the water distribution h.1. “NO SMOKING” signs, in compliance with the RA 9514 avoiding rigid forms and aesthetics that would clash and system the integration of overhead or elevated water tanks that (Fire Code of the Philippines 2008), shall be posted in become incompatible with the coastal landscape. will facilitate the distribution of water without compromising the visible areas of the building and property premises to required water volume and pressure based on the demand remind occupants of the policy. 3. Adaptive reuse of old and native structures shall be considered and the Plumbing Code of the Philippines. Buildings below as opposed to redeveloping new structures with entirely different 10 stories high are exempted from this provision. h.2. If smoking is allowed outdoors, designated smoking designs. Retrofits may be applied to old structures discreetly to g. areas shall be naturally ventilated, outside of the building conform to the updated standards, while preserving the outer Every building or development, whichever is applicable, shall shell and away from building entrances, windows and façade of such structures. be provided with a MRF for the collection and segregation of outside supply air (OSA) intakes by at least ten (10) solid waste materials, with the following provisions: meters. 4. In all structures, visible building materials shall be environment- friendly and should blend with the overall resort appearance, g.1. Every building or development, whichever is applicable, h.3. If smoking is allowed indoors, designated smoking including color. Locally available materials are preferred. Wood shall be provided with an MRF for the collection and areas shall be provided partitioned from the rest of the from sources that are depleting in numbers should not be used. segregation of solid waste materials indoor spaces. Partitions shall be sealed from floor to soffit of the nest floor or roof structure. Enclosed smoking Recycled materials which will be used for construction shall g.2. MRF shall be fully enclosed and easily accessible areas shall be equipped with adequate exhaust system meet and comply with structural standards. from within the building and from the outside for easy with exhaust rate in accordance with the latest PSVARE collection of waste Standards. Exhaust shall directly vent out to the outside a. The use of indigenous materials such as nipa, cogon, natural of the building and away from any building openings or stones, wood tiles, and other similar materials will be highly g.3. Four (4) types of solid waste container shall be provided: intakes. encouraged in all construction types. a) Compostable (Biodegradable b) Non-recyclable (Non-biodegradable) h.4. Doors and windows of enclosed smoking area shall b. All buildings shall have the flexibility and opportunity to use c) Recyclable (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, always be closed and well-sealed. Negative pressure natural ventilation for free cooling and fresh air in regularly etc.) within is recommended to prevent smoke infiltration to occupied spaces. The size of each room and space shall be d) Special Waste adjacent spaces. consistent with the occupancy load of the National Building Code (NBC). Requirements include operable windows or g.4. For hospitals, isolated bins for hazardous wastes shall h.5. Buildings with a general policy of “No Smoking” within balcony doors, with the size of the opening equal to at least be strictly provided. building premises may be exempted from having ten percent of the floor area of the regularly occupied space. designated smoking areas. g.5. The minimum area of the MRF shall comply with the c. Light-colored building envelope is highly recommended, provisions of the Philippine Green Building Code. i. Integration of solar water heating, solar panels for electricity, especially the roof areas which are the most vulnerable to green walls and roofs, etc. shall be encouraged. sunlight. This can reduce heat transfer from the outside to the inside of the building. Building metal roof surfaces shall either be color white or at least not darker than beige/tan. d. Buildings shall be provided with roof insulation to help reduce heat gain thus improving thermal comfort, acoustic quality and reducing the load on the air conditioning system. e. The buildings’ cooling equipment shall meet or exceed the 208 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Disaster Risk Reduction Management 1. Disaster-ready designs such as the inclusion of fire, tsunami, or earthquake refuge areas should be taken into consideration for all future developments of all occupancies. Existing developments shall comply to this provision as well. 2. Structures must be built to withstand the highest wind speed in the country, and to anticipate even higher wind speeds due to climate change. 3. It is recommended that structures be built on stilts, especially those that are located in and near low-lying and flood-prone areas. Use of flexible mooring posts will help in elevating and anchoring the structure. Bedrooms and livable spaces should Figure 7.7 Proposed Disaster-resilient School be at least 2 meters above the highest water level. Habitable spaces are located on upper floor levels. Lower flooor levels are left as open spaces, which can serve as parking, play areas, or other recreational functions. Figure 7.5 Proposed Smokey Mountain Socialized Housing by Palafox Figure 7.4 Floating communities by Palafox Associates Houses may be elevated through use of stilts. This allows structure to be disaster-resilient. Floating Communities: Homes are interconnected through elevated walkways that are 1-3 meters above water Figure 7.6 Proposed Tropical House by Palafox Associates and flood levels. Buildings are elevated on stilts. Municipality of Malay 209 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

7.2 General Development Guidelines Water efficiency in landscaping can also contribute to the c.3 Provide appropriate levels of lighting, especially the use of overall sustainability of a development. To limit or eliminate the natural daylight. use of potable water or other natural surface water resource, practice the following strategies: c.4 Buildings shall graciously meet and engage with people at their scale with awnings, facade elements, lighting design 2. For existing developments: and other features along pathways and sidewalks. a. The most optimal solution is to maintain or re-establish the d. Clear and continuous pedestrian access native plants on building sites because it fosters a self- sustaining landscape that requires minimal supplemental d.1 Sidewalks shall form a continuous network connected by water and attracts native wildlife, creating a built environment frequent, safe street pedestrian crossings. They should that is integrated with its natural surroundings. flawlessly be integrated with walkways, building entrances, transit facilities, plazas and parks in order for users to feel b. All developments of all occupancies shall comply with the comfortable. National Building Code provisions on site occupancy and open space requirements in order to retain permeable e. Creates great value Figure 7.8 Proposed Linear Park by Palafox Associates ground to allow water recharge. e.1 Design streets not only to be as functional elements but also as economic assets. Well-designed streets create Site Sustainability Accessibility environments that entice people to linger and spend time, generating greater revenues for businesses and higher 1. For future developments: 1. Pedestrian Circulation Principles To achieve site sustainability, developers must adopt planning, value for homeowners. design, construction and operation practices that minimize a. Optimum acessibility to buildings the adverse impact of buildings on ecosystems and water f. Integrated biodiversity resources. a.1 Wherever possible, provide clear, direct and secured f.1 Integrate regional green infrastructure measures to improve access throughout the building and the site, including the biodiversity and quality of the urban pedestrian a. Site clearing, grading and excavation shall be planned at major entries, lobbies, communal outdoor spaces, parking ecosystem. the start of construction to mitigate pollution caused by areas and public streets. erosion and sedimentation, taking into consideration existing g. Dynamic and adaptive endemic foliage as regulated by the DENR, through the b. Efficient, equitable and inclusive access to everyone following measures: g.1 Circulation spaces shall be creative and shall reflect the b.1 Incorporate universal design principles at the start of the changing street conditions and road networks. a.1 Formulate a building site erosion and sedimentation control design process. plan that outlines measures to be applied to prevent soil 2. Road Transport Corridor that can run-off at the natural bodies of water b.2 Ensure universal access is provided to main entrances from the street and car parking areas. a.2 Implement additional measures to mitigate the effect of a. For the Mainland: pollution and safety on construction conforming to Rule XI b.3 Integrate ramps into the overall building and landscape a.1 of the National Building Code. design where there is change in level. For the 30-meter road transport corridor, there shall be two (2) lanes for each of the following transport modalities: a.3 Storm water collection management plan c. Functional, pleasant and safe multi-dimensional spaces walkway, bike lane, public transit, and carriage way. Lane widths are indicated on Chapter 6 of this report. c.1 Provide generous corridor widths and ceiling heights. b. All developments shall protect and not disturb all existing a.2 For the 20-meter road transport corridor, there shall be four utilities, and water bodies and waterways. c.2 Avoid tight corners so as to allow easy movement. (4) lanes for the carriageway and two (2) for the walkway, 210 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

and bicycle lane. Lane widths are indicated on Chapter 6 Setbacks and Easements birds from inhabiting the area as they are serious threat to aircraft. of this report. Other uses such as agriculture, specifically cereal crops and a. Building setbacks from the road transport corridor of either leisure activities such as golf courses are recommended instead. a.3 For the 12-meter road transport corridor, there shall be barangay, municipal, provincial or national roads shall two (2) lanes for the carriageway and the walkway. The comply with the NBC. walkway shall be shared by pedestrians and cyclists. Building-to-Open Space Ratio Lane widths are indicated on Chapter 6 of this report. b. A 30-meter easement parallel to the established mean high-water mark along all the coasts of the municipality is a. All properties and building developments within Malay, Aklan recommended. This is in consideration of the effects of shall conform to the standard of sixty percent (60%) buildable b. For Boracay Island: sea level rise, the shorelines retreat due to climate change and forty percent (40%) non-buildable building-to-open- and the risks brought about by the beach’s vulnerability to space ratio or percentage of lot occupancy (PLO). b.1 For the 12-meter road transport corridor, there shall be storm surges and flooding. In the mainland, this 25+5 meter two (2) lanes for the carriageway and the walkway. The easement shall allow for the creation of recreational spaces b. The remaining 40% of the site shall be used for green open walkway shall be shared by pedestrians and cyclists. that shall also serve as wave breakers. spaces (20%) and spaces for pedestrian walkways, service Lane widths are indicated on Chapter 6 of this report. roads, utilities, and infrastructure (20%). c. Building distance and structure shall comply with the 3. Access Roads to the Beach provisions of the NBCP and local ordinances. a. It is recommended that an access road be provided to the d. Minimum easement for all inland bodies of water (e.g. rivers, beach approximately every 400 meters. The access road lakes, lagoons) shall be in accordance with the Water Code may be used by vehicles during emergencies; therefore, it of the Philippines (PD 1067). should have a minimum width of three (3) meters to allow them to pass through. However, for access roads that pass Buffer Zones through the community centers, it is recommended that they also have sections for landscaping and pedestrians therefore Buffer Zones are to be placed in between non-compatible land uses. increasing its minimum width to 10 meters. They consist of trees, plants, and other foliage that are best in blocking or deflecting noise, fumes, and other elements that can cause nuisance or health risks. They can be in the form of parks and green open spaces. b. A minimum of three (3) meters right-of-way for direct Figure 7.9 Illustration of Building to Open Space Ratio beachfront access is mandatory to be provided by property owners and developments along the beach to succeeding a. A minimum of 50 meters of buffer zone shall be required on Structural Height Restrictions interior lots (properties that are not on the beachfront) in all sides of the property for fuel refilling stations. the proposed access roads. To ensure public access to a. For new developments, building height should follow the the beach, properties with alleys that provide access are b. For utility areas such as electric sub-stations, cell sites and local ordinances. Generally, it is recommended that building encouraged to share this access way to the general public materials recovery facilities among others, a minimum of 30 heights be arranged in an ascending-inward height limit to and also to maintain them. meter buffer zone is recommended. preserve the site’s sea-to-shore views while allowing a higher building limit in areas inland. Buildings should have adaptive c. Private sewage treatment plants shall be required to have a architecture; there should be no habitable spaces on the 4. Beach Boardwalks minimum buffer of 20 meters from hotel rooms or other resort ground floor. facilities. a. Boardwalks shall serve as pedestrian pathways along the beach areas. They shall be made of wood and shall be d. A 70 meter buffer zone shall be established beside the airport elevated in order to keep the natural circulation of the wind. premises and running parallel on both sides of the runway strip to further minimize noise pollution. e. However, no trees shall be allowed to be planted within the Figure 7.10 Illustration of Proposed Height Limit airport buffer zone to comply with the height limits set by the aerodrome clearances and also to prevent wildlife such as Municipality of Malay 211 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Environmental Graphics and Wayfinding 1. All signs shall be constructed according to the following materials standard a. The use of indigenous and non-metallic materials for general and pedestrian directional signage shall be encouraged. Indigenous and native materials such as coco-lumber, wood planks, log sidings, bamboo and bamboo products, nipa, sawali, rattan, etc. can be used. Figure 7.12 Example of Warning Signage b. Traffic and directional signage shall be constructed out of Source: https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/ article196614534.html reflectorized, all-weather, gauge #10 anodized aluminum sheets with cathode protection against rust and corrosion for all metallic materials and exposed surfaces. c. Traffic and pedestrian signs shall be constructed having 0.60 meters x 0.15 to 0.30 meters maximum directional signs width. 2. The aspect of aesthetics in terms of color, proportion and Figure 7.13 Example of Environmental Wayfinding Figure 7.11 Illustration of Traffic and Road Signs in Philippines Source: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ location must always be considered, as well as to be perceived Source: https://www.affordablecebu.com/load/philippine_government/list_of_traffic_signs_in_the_philippines/5-1-0-30228 pin/217861700700493044/ as having good taste and should not intrude and become provocative to the sensibilities of the viewers or users and must 7. All signs will conform to the following dimensions. Signs larger e. Establishment signs, advertisements and billboards 0.80 not interfere with the panorama of an established view, whether than the following shall not be allowed. meters x 0.12 meters mounted two (2) meters from finished natural or contrived. This applies to locational signage as well. ground level a. Street or road signs 0.60 meters x 0.15 meters mounted two (2) meters from finished ground level f. Proper signage for its designated use such as for vehicular 3. The LGU, in coordination with Philippine Interior Design Act (PIDA) of 2012, can allocate areas for communal commercial traffic roadways; pedestrian lanes; hiking, mountain biking signs. b. Location signs 0.60 meters x 0.15 to 0.30 meters maximum and horseback riding trails and for PWD lanes shall be directional signs width mounted 1.2 meters from finished provided. ground level 4. Locational signages shall be readable and informative. c. Historical landmarks according to National Historical Institute 5. All elements of signs such as symbols, fonts and color shall conform to international standards. (NHI) requirements 6. Signs for tourism shall incorporate international standards as d. Traffic and pedestrian signs, international standards and the well as signs accredited by the World Tourism Organizations Traffic Signs Code adopted by the Land and Transportation (WTO). Office (LTO), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) 212 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Lighting b. Street Character 2. Illumination Qualities such as the architectural or historical character and General illumination requirements are as follows: 1. Building Lighting Concepts use of a building or any space like a park edge, the existence of a landscape canopy, and the degree of ambient light are a. Buildings shall have powerful wall lightings to light surrounding Unlike indoor lighting, the main challenge in lighting the exterior all factors that should be considered. of buildings would be how to reconcile exterior lighting with over traffic and car parks but glare shall be controlled to reduce spilling light from inside of the building. Lighting concepts differ c. Photometric Analysis light pollution and impacts to humans and biodiversity. from night and day but generally, lighting elements must: This is an important means of determining the appropriate b. Public or street lighting should use ‘full cutoff’ fixtures that a. Emphasize the structure and identity of a specific area and spacing of light fixtures to ensure that light is spread evenly direct light on the intended surface with no uplight, spill light enhance its image where it is needed. and minimal glare to drivers and pedestrians, and to also avoid impacts to migratory birds and other regional species. b. Increase the attractiveness of the urban environment to its d. Compatibility and Coordination dwellers by means of functional and architectural lighting The choice of lighting must meet the district’s standard c. Facade lighting should be turned off between 11 pm and 6 preferences, based on the character of the street or the am. c. Help to add further dynamics to the image of the place architectural design provisions and limitations. In order to design the exterior surfaces and spaces of the building, d. Use appropriate color temperature to the context of d. Provide security to pedestrians and property of urban light fixtures should be conceived as a part of a coordinated application: spaces at night time line of amenities. They should even appear compatible with trash bins and other street furniture. d.1 Maximum of 3000k for residential and mixed-use areas e. Transform urban areas into pleasant spaces at night by d.2 Maximum of 4000k along high traffic arterial roads providing further opportunities of entertainment and enriching e. Light Pollution and Light Nuisance urban life quality through suitable lighting Light pollution and light nuisance are terms to describe incidences where light has been allowed to get into areas e. Buildings shall have interior lighting according to their night f. Encourage owners to keep the facades of their buildings where it is unwanted and where the lighting design did not time use unless they have symbolic landmarks. clean and make the city more attractive intend it to go. f. Buildings and structures should provide for their own lighting When designing night lighting, designers must keep in mind Important building or street elements that needs lighting are as protection system which should conform to the latest edition the concepts of urban identity; touristic vocation; commerce follows: of the Philippine Electrical Code of the Philippines Part 1 and and entertainment; education, culture and arts. The following a. Landscaping Part 2. factors shall also be considered: b. Transit stops c. Entrances g. Where security lighting is required, motion sensor activated a. Street scale d. Edges lighting shall be used to save energy and reduce light Street scale is an important factor in determining the e. Retail displays pollution. appropriate configuration of exterior light fixtures. Broad f. Architectural details avenues require fixtures of a different scale from narrow g. Signage 3. Street/Public Lighting side streets, because of the arc of light created by a source h. Focal points varies with its distance from the ground or surface. Street and Public Lighting can greatly affect the image of a particular public place. It is for this reason that white LED lights are rarely used in public places. Instead, lighting in public areas use warmer and gentler colors to give a more relaxing and comfortable look. To achieve such a look, over spilling light Municipality of Malay 213 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

from private establishments must be considered and utilized b.2 The lighting fixtures must be shielded or cut off to control e. For parks, open spaces and recreational areas: when planning the lighting in public spaces. While street lights light spill. are meant to illuminate all public areas, this is not to say that e.1 Use lighting fixtures that are full cutoff so that they light a pathway or sitting area without causing glare. lights have to directly hit every area in a public space. Slight b.3 Lighting should be dimmed or extinguished after business hours. They should not be used to promote business or shadows between street lights can add to the aesthetic of the illuminate a building facade. e.2 Use only full cutoff wall pack lighting fixtures on park city. The same can be said for tunnel lights, which use bright buildings, which are mounted at proper height. but indirect lighting on both sides. c. For low residential: e.3 Manage sports lighting installation for minimum impact on the surrounding park spaces. For urban spaces, the following provisions must be observed: c.1 Applies to detached, semi-detached and town homes, in projects containing a minimum of 5 dwellings/units up to e.4 Use of solar-powered light fixtures is highly recommended. a. For path walks and sidewalks: three storeys in height. f. For gas stations and convenience stores a.1 The prevailing visual elements in pedestrian areas are c.2 Use the minimum amount of light that will allow proper the pedestrian themselves, and must be provided with vision. f.1 Light sources in the canopy should be shielded so they vertical artificial lighting e.g. lamp posts. Lighting should are not visible from the property line. allow pedestrians to discern obstacles and other hazards c.3 For security lighting, motion sensor activated lighting shall nearby and be aware of other pedestrians. be used to save energy and reduce light pollution. f.2 The direct lighting of the area under the canopy should be efficient for the activities and not to attract attention to the a.2 Horizontal path lighting at proper heights shall be a.4 Ensure that all lighting is shielded and pointed away from business. recommended on pathwalks that often change direction man’s eye view. and grade to ensure that pedestrians walk safely on the f.3 The average horizontal luminance should be no more than streets. a.5 Minimize the trespass of lighting onto another property. 15 lux, with a uniformity ratio no greater than 3:1. a.3 The placement of lamp posts shall be in staggered d. For mid to high rise and all non-residential buildings: f.4 Lights should not be mounted on the top or sides of the arrangement in order to potentially use fewer lights and canopy. energy. d.1 Applies to all residential and non-residential buildings. f.5 Canopy lights can potentially be activated by motion- For sidewalks, lamp posts should be closely spaced to d.2 Minimize office lighting after-hours by using timers, area sensing, where lamps remain in a partially dimmed state create a stronger edge along the road, reinforcing itself as control switches and occupancy sensors. until a car is detected. a safe exterior habitable space. d.3 Where spaces must be lit, use blinds or shutters and task 4. Access to Daylight Additionally, the arrangement shall also be sensitive to lighting to minimize light spill. existing conditions. Although there shall be a standard While reliance on electricity as a light source is inevitable, it spacing specified, make allowances to respond to the d.4 For external lighting of the building, use downlight to highlight must be minimized, allowing for cost savings and more eco- circumstances of surrounding spaces, such as a street architectural features. All lighting fixtures should be facing friendly alternatives. According to research conducted by cafe with an exterior lighting provision, compatibility or downward on building facades. conflict with existing traffic signals, benches, bus stops and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), public payphones. d.5 Street-facing lighting should be shielded. well-planned buildings lit by daylight can reduce energy consumption from 50 to 80 percent. This can be achieved a.4 The use of solar-powered lamps is highly recommended. d.6 Limit signage brightness and implement a local policy for through the balance of factors such as heat gain and loss, lighting hours restrictions. glare control, visual quality and daylight availability; and b. For parking lots can be done through the introduction of shallow floor plates, b.1 Pole height should be no higher than the buildings or trees courtyards, atriums, clerestory windows and skylights. around the perimeter of the lot. 214 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

a. All buildings must comply with the opening requirements of to protect the tourist sites from infestation • Landscape Planting – Must not be used to fence-off public the NBC. spaces and tourist movement areas • Topography – Appropriate siting of structure in sloping areas b. All buildings shall refer to the Green Building provisions of • Materials – Minimize the amount of materials used for these design standards and guidelines. • Marine – Protection of the marine zone that include corals, construction and business operation and avoid conflict with seagrass and other marine animals; protect marine the environment environment from pollution Biophysical Impacts • Construction – Minimize negative environmental impacts • Hazard Protection – Response program for hazard and construction may bring Any anthropogenic development has impact on the natural disaster response environment, ultimately affecting its ecosystem. Coastal area • Energy Use and Conservation – Minimize environmental and small islands are vulnerable to the changes brought about • Buffers and Setbacks – Identify buffers and setbacks to guide impacts by utilizing solar, wind and other renewable energy by human intervention in terms of habitation and utilization such built-up development and activity placement sources. as tourism. As tourism products, islands and coastal areas must maintain their environmental qualities that have made • Architecture – Allowed architectural designs that would be • Biodegradable Waste – Minimize production of biodegradable them into premier tourist attractions. It is thus the objective of the implemented in the island waste and create regular and efficient waste disposal stakeholders, primarily the local government of Malay to protect the biophysical characteristics of its municipality in order to ensure • Sewage – Every household and establishment in Boracay the sustainability and powerful economic roles of its natural areas. • Aesthetics – Establishments must not run counter to the general Island must be connected to the sewage line. No tourist aesthetics of the area establishment or household will be issued municipal building With future-proofing as a guiding element to protect the major permits in areas that are not serviced with sewage lines. tourism site of Malay (Boracay Island) and its support sites in • Landscape – Landscaping must not create environmental the mainland, appropriate development guidelines have been degradation and visual pollution. • Solid Waste – On-site (establishment, household) waste formulated for this plan. segregation must be followed •Signages – No off-site advertisement signage will be allowed The general development guidelines include the following issues in Boracay Island. Signages will only be allowed within the • Water Management – Groundwater withdrawal shall not be that must be addressed : property or façade of an establishment allowed in Boracay Island • Hydrology – Protection of the watercourses (e.g. rivers, • Road Design and Access – Road design must primarily be • Cultural and Socio-Economic Factors – Protect local history, streams) used for unimpeded mobility. Tourist resource (e.g. beach) indigenous populations and their cultures and traditions. and emergency access must be established and remain free • Beach Morphology – Protection of the beach area and its from any obstruction • Safety and Security – Every establishment shall be required dynamics to set up CCTV cameras with corresponding signs on the • Grading and Drainage – Ensure that there is zero or minimal presence of CCTV cameras. Every beachfront property must • Soils – Protection of the soil substrate disturbance to natural drainage patterns. The main purposeof assign at least three (3) personnel for lifeguard and first aid drainage system must be maintained and not utilized for waste training. • Vegetation – Protection indigenous plant species and natural water disposal vegetation • Health and Wellness – Every establishment must ensure that • Fences and Retaining Walls – Plant hedges are preferred, health is a top priority by coming up with a health maintenance • Wildlife and Biodiversity – Identification and protection of keeping more “eyes” on the road for security. However, program on cleanliness, food poisoning and communicalble naturally-occurring wildlife in the tourist sites should fences be really necessary, fencing materials must disease control be permeable (e.g., barbed wires), and should incoroporate • Pests and Vector Control – Pest and Vector control mechanism landscaping. Municipality of Malay 215 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

7.3 List of Recommendations Social Transport and Traffic Management 62. Digitize transport management system 63. Enhancement of tricycle design 1. Construction of Fire station 34. Improvement of road transport corridors 64. Policies on Advertisements 2. Construction of Police station and detention area 35. In-island mass transport system, e.g. tramway system 65. Set-up a centralized digital payment system 3. Provision of CCTV cameras at public places 36. Designation of Loading and Unloading Zones 66. Create a mobile application for the island 4. Provision of CCTV cameras at public places 37. Formulation and enforcement of traffic management and 67. Upgrading of Tourist Registry System and In-migration Registry 5. Acquire lands for housing project rerouting plan 68. Transfer all water activities into the mainland 6. Identification and establishment of Community Centers in the 69. Plant Hedges instead of Fences mainland 70. Improvement of sea transport and conversion to renewable 7. Enhancement of exisiting cemeteries instead of relocation Institutional energy 8. Elevate living spaces above flood line 38. Construction of a community hospital 71. Revitalization of access roads to tourist sites 39. Construction of a Level 2 hospital 72. Development and improvement of the different tourist Environmental 40. Construction of a Level 3 hospital destinations in the mainland: Malay Ecopark, Motag Living 41. Master plan of university town Museum, Agnaga Mini Falls, Ati Village, Sabang Cold Spring, 9. Beach Setback Implementation 42. Construction of colleges and secondary schools Pangihan Cave, Nabaoy River Resorts, and Naasug Point. 10. Restoration of forestlands and wetlands 43. Construction of University of Malay 11. Solid Waste Management: 4R program (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) 12. Waste Segregation program CCA-DRRM 13. Zero Waste Program 44. Disaster risk assessment 14. No-Plastic Policy 45. Assessment of vulnerability to the impacts of climate change 15. Provision of waste bins on public areas 46. Integration of DRRM and CCA analysis and plans in land use 16. Boracay Island Carrying Capacity Study and water use planning and sectoral development plans 17. Upgrading of Tricycles into those that run with renewable 47. Establishment of MDRRM Center energy 18. Air quality management 19. Marine and coastal resources protection Economic 20. Restoration of Mangrove forests 48. Invest on Waste-to-Energy technology and other renewable 21. Use of natural wave breaker strategies energy technology 49. Master plan of new urban center Utilities and Infrastructure 50. Acquire lands for commercial and transport complex 22. Widening and enhancement of Beach access roads 23. Boracay Road Transport Corridor widening and enhancement Tourism 24. Construction of suspension bridge 51. Construction of life guard stations 25. Construction of monorail connection 52. Construction of tourist assistance centers 26. Construction of drainage ways in mainland 53. Construction of cable car connection 27. Construction of communal STPs and main sewerage lines in 54. Upgrading of boats to renewable energy mainland 55. Policies to control visitor entry 28. Improve mobile network coverage 56. Demolition of billboards and other visually polluting elements 29. Implementation of 12-meter road transport corridor 57. Enhancement of signage and visual aids 30. Implementation of 20-meter road transport corridor 58. Set-up an emergency hotline 31. Implementation of 30-meter road transport corridor 59. Set-up an SMS hotline number for violation reporting 32. Construction of slope protection on hillside roads 60. Upgrading of Tricycles into those that run with renewable 33. Elevated Boardwalks on Beach Areas energy 61. Equip public utility vehicles with GPS devices 216 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

7.4 Matrix of Development Phasing Plans Table 7.1 Summary of the Development Phasing Plan for the TRIP Components TOURISM RENEWAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (TRIP) COMPONENTS IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1-5 YEARS) (5-10 YEARS) (10-25 YEARS) Boracay Tourism Renewal Plan • Establishment of the 25+5 Beach • Increase Passenger Boat Capacity • Implementation of the Cable Car System • Implementation of the Bridge Setback Connection between Boracay Island • Expansion of beach paths by at least and Mainland Malay five (5) meters • Clearing of Man-made Structures on Open Spaces and Protected Areas Bridge Connection • Preparation of Conceptual Schemes • Project Management • Conduct Hydrological and Geological • Project construction and operation • Social Acceptance of the Project • Preliminary and Feasibility Studies Conditions Assessment of the Selected • Optional construction of light railway • Site and Alignment Selection Alignment system integrated into the bridge • Preparation of Initial Development Plans design • Preparation of detailed engineering design Cable Car • Preparation of Conceptual Schemes • Project Management • Construction Planning of the Cable Car • Social Acceptance of the Project • Preparation and endorsement of System planning and zoning permits • Construction of the Cable Car System • Tendering of the project for Architectural • Safety Approval Design Competition • Training of operators and service staff • Selection of Design Architect and Main • Operation Contractor • Approval of the project Arterial and Connector Roads • Conduct of Immediate Studies and • Secure Road Right of Way (RROW) • Completion and Opening of Major and Collaboration with all concerned • Implementation of 12-m transport Arterial Roads agencies (DPWH, LGU Planning and corridor in Boracay Island Design Department, etc.) • Expansion of 6-meter roads into 12 • Inventory of existing road network meters in Mainland Malay conditions and gaps Housing Projects • Sites Selection • Preparation of Detailed Design and • Preparation of Initial Design and Construction Drawings Planning Concepts • Acquisition of Lands Municipality of Malay 217 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

TRIP COMPONENT IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1-5 YEARS) (5-10 YEARS) (10-25 YEARS) Commercial and Transport Complex • Determine the Types of Locators • Land Acquisition • Determine Possible Access Points • Full implementation of the Commercial and • “No Parking Space, No Vehicle Transport Complex Registration” Policy/Ordinance • Completion of the Commercial and Transport • Identify possible beach public access, Terminal Phase preferably every 400 meters • Introduce pedestrianization on small capacity roads while encouraging walking by creating more footpaths and elevated walkways. • Implement Proper Signage Waterfront Development • Hydrological Studies • Implementation of Shore Protection • Completion of the full landscaping and • Initial landscaping of the shore protection recreational elements of the waterfront development Circumferential and Access • Preparation of detailed plans and • Consistent Maintenance of the immediate • Road transport corridors shall be fully Roads securing of Road-Right-of-Way. actions implemented to its full width. There should be 1/3 • Sidewalks should be unobstructed. • Preparation for the full implementation space for people (sidewalks and bikelanes), 1/3 for landscaping, and 1/3 for vehicles. Lanes for mass transits are also recommended. Boracay Sewerage and Drainage • Completion of the Sewerage System • Coordination with utility companies • Completion of the full development plans System • Completion of the Drainage System Mainland Sewerage and • Comprehensive Studies of the • Sewer lines must be simultaneously laid on all Drainage System Waterways major roads and arteries to avoid rework on road concreting. • Treatment plants shall be developed and constructed ahead. Tambisaan Tourist Docking Area • Detailed study and development of the • Application of sustainable architectural design docking areas shall be implemented. solutions. • Allocated area must have sufficient • Navigation routes should be studied and room for future expansion requirement. strictly followed. Bel-At Tourist Docking Area • Find a more suitable area for docking. • Redesign the Docking Area 218 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Table 7.2 Development Phasing Plan for other Recommendations, Programs, Projects, and Activities Per Sector OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES SECTOR IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1-5 YEARS) (5-10 YEARS) (10-25 YEARS) Solid Waste Management • Waste Segregation Program • No-Plastic Policy • Investment to Waste-to-Energy alternative • Zero Waste Programs • Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in each energy technology • 4R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse barangay • Provision of Waste Bins in Public Areas • Study and identification of an alternative location for the sanitary landfill • Development of treatment plant for sanitary landfill Environment • Conduct study on Boracay Island’s • Inventory of endemic plants and animals • Restoration of forestlands and wetlands carrying capacity and their habitats • Mangrove reforestation • Air quality management at landfill site, • Declaration of environmental critical areas • Construction of mangrove park airport, and bus terminals and environmental critical projects • Agro-forestry Pilot Projects per Forest Type • Organization of Marine Protected Area Management System • Construction of slope protection on hillside roads • Marine and coastal resources protection Transportation and Mobility • Formulation and enforcement of traffic • Boats and tricycles should be upgraded • Conversion of road transport corridors along management and rerouting plan into those that run on renewable energy coastal barangays into tramway system • Designation of Loading and Unloading (ie.g., solar, electricity) Zones • Equip public utility vehicles with GPS devices • Digitize transport management system • Expand the Caticlan Jetty Port • Relocate RORO port terminal • Upgrade airport to cater to international flights Safety and Security • Construction of Life Guard stations in coastal • Construction of Fire Stations barangays • Construction of Police Stations and • Setup CCTV Cameras in Public Places Detention Area • Streetlights should be provided along roads • Drafting of policies to control visitor entry and sidewalks. • Setup an emergency hotline for all barangays • All barangays should setup an SMS hotline number for violation reporting Municipality of Malay 219 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES SECTOR IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1-5 YEARS) (5-10 YEARS) (10-25 YEARS) Disaster Risk Reduction • Disaster-risk Assessment for all Barangays • Assessment of Vulnerability to the Impacts of Climate Management (DRRM) • DRR-CCA Trainings and seminars Change • DRR-CCA Public awareness programs • Integration of Protected Area management plans, • Development of an Early warning system DRRM and CCA analysis and plans in land use and water use planning (CLUP) and sectoral development plans (CDP) • Establishment of MDRRM Center, evacuation routes and evacuation centers • Development of riverside protection and easement • Flood control, drainage and septage system Tourism • Establish a main tourist center • Cave resource management • Establish tourist assistance centers • Dive site management • Tourist information and education program • B&B/ Homestay program in coastal barangays • Expansion of Motag Living Musuem and Ati Museum • Upgrade airport to cater to international flights • Transfer all water sports activities into the mainland • Development and Improvement of the different Tourist Destinations in the mainland: Malay Ecopark, Agnaga Mini Falls, Ati Village, Sabang Cold Spring, Pangihan Cave, Nabaoy River Resorts, and Naasug Point Social (Education, Health • Construction of Community Hospital • Construction of Level-2 Hospital and Sanitation, etc.) • Master plan of University Town • Construction of Level-3 Hospital • Construction of Colleges and Secondary Schools • Construction of University of Malay Agriculture • Study and promotion of diversification of crops and multiple/alternate cropping systems, corporate and cooperative farming with soil and water conservation measures • Farm Irrigation System • Establishment of MDRRM Center, evacuation routes and evacuation centers • Development of riverside protection and easement 220 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES SECTOR IMMEDIATE SHORT TERM MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM (FIRST 100 DAYS) (1-5 YEARS) (5-10 YEARS) (10-25 YEARS) Land Use and Planning • Masterplan of New Urban Center • Offshore Land Recovery • Identification and Establishment of Community Centers Water Resource Management • Communal waste water treatment • Protection of surface and ground water • Water quality monitoring system, including beach front sources areas • Development of water sources and Provision of water supply lines to barangays with no access to piped water supply • Establishment of a rainwater harvesting facility Visual Aesthetic • Demolition of billboards and other visually polluting elements • Policy on Advertisements • Enhancement of Environmental Wayfinding and Signages Governance • Human resource development • Integrated land information system monitoring, assessment and disposition • Information and data management • Improvement of government facilities and vehicles Others • Promote energy-saving technologies in building • Relocation of utility wires to underground construction, operation and administration in all barangays • Livelihood development with marketing and financial support in the least developed barangays • Improve mobile network coverage • Create a mobile application for the island • Set-up a centralized payment system Municipality of Malay 221 Malay Master Plan for Tourism



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Matrix of Ordinances and Policies Forestry Reform Exec- National Building Code of the Phil- Procla- DAO 2009-09 Construction Guide- Water Code of the Philippines Department of Tourism Department of Environment and Municipal Ordinance ippines Code of the utive mation CLUP Vol. 3 - Boracay Zoning Ordinance lines in Protected Areas (PD 1067) Natural Resources Philippines Order M.O. 280 (PD 1096) 1064 (PD 705) 621 Adopted 20-Aug-09 31-Dec-76 The banks or rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes A green easement along Malay River, throughout their entire Nabaoy River, Napaan River, Putol River, length and within a zone Lupolupo Creek, Banga Creek, and all other The banks of rivers and streams Any infrastructure should of 3 m in urban areas, 20 natural waterways shall be maintained. A throughout their entire length and follow the policies on m in agricultural areas and minimum easement of three (3) meters from within a zone of three (3) meters in easements, i.e. they should 40 m in forest areas, along existing banks of these natural waterways developed areas; and forty (40) be at least 40 m away from their margins are subject to shall be assigned as a green easement River Easement meters in forest areas, along their the highest high water mark; the easement of public use that is landscaped or planted with grass, margins, are subject to easement 20 m from the edge of the in the interest of recreation, ornamentals and trees and free of built of public use in the interest of riverbank or 3 m from the navigation, flotage, fishing, permanent structures. Should there be a recreation, navigation, floatage, edge of any existing creek and salvage. No person change in the existing shoreline or banks of fishing and salvage. shall be allowed to stay the rivers, the easement shall be construed in this zone longer than as moved and adjusted with the actual what is necessary for riverbanks or shorelines. recreation, navigation, flotage, fishing or salvage For Boracay: Municipal Ordinance No. All beaches throughout the island 96-97, Section 1-2: No structures of any must be preserved and conserved. kind shall be constructed and operated 25 Department of tourism Under DENR The 25 meter easement currently meters from the mean high water (DOT) has created a design Administrative Order No. prevailing will be retained for all mark (established by the DOT). This for setback along beach 97-05, there should be a will be referred to as the No Build developed beaches. For new fronts, which starts from the 20-meter easement from development, beach easement Zone. There shall be a 5-meter setback Coastal Easement edge of vegetation. DOT the edge of the high-water from the no build zone observed. will be the entire sandy portion of standards stipulates that line. Vegetative cover the beach from the mean high there must be a 30-meter should be kept, and no For Mainland: Municipal Ordinance No. 198, water mark to solid natural ground wide easement zone from structures shall be built in but not less than 25 meters. S. 2003: Mandatory setback of 5 meters edge of vegetation. this area from any natural embankment of waterways, Lookout towers should be provided swamps, estuaries, lakes, and the likes. every 33 ft (90m) Municipality of Malay 225 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Forestry Reform Exec- National Building Code of the Phil- Procla- DAO 2009-09 Construction Guide- Water Code of the Philippines Department of Environment and Code of the utive CLUP Vol. 3 - Boracay Zoning Ordinance lines in Protected Areas (PD 1067) Department of Tourism Natural Resources Municipal Ordinance ippines Philippines Order mation M.O. 280 (PD 1096) 1064 (PD 705) 621 This are is the 30 meter easement along the coastline of Boracay Island as specified in Proclamation 1064 of 2006. As legally defined under the Proclamation, the 30 meter easement is part of the classified forestland and is not subject therefore to alienation. GEO-MARINE AQUA PARK – An area of twenty (20) hectares located at four hundred (400) meters off-shore the long beach from Friday’s Beach Resort and One White Beach Resort to Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island.Water utilization and activities in the GAP are defined in Municipal 281 series of 2009. The 40-meter easement shall also be observed around escarpments, waterfalls, natural caves, and similar geological formations; Mandatory five-meter easement on both sides of the Philippine Fault Line and such other fault traces on the ground identified by Phivolcs; and, Other Easements/ Setbacks There shall be utility easement of 15 meters along power transmission lines or around power substations, five (5) meter easement along water distribution lines, and one hundred (100) meter easement around water sources. The main characteristics of the landscape (site topography) should be recorded. The nature of site boundaries with the characteristics of adjoining development will determine the points of access to the Landscaping site and will influence the road planning and laying out of infrastructure within the site. They will also determine the degree to which the site can be linked to or separated from adjoining development. 226 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Forestry Reform Exec- National Building Code of the Philip- Procla- DAO 2009-09 Construction Guide- Water Code of the Philippines Department of Environment and Code of the utive CLUP Vol. 3 - Boracay Zoning Ordinance lines in Protected Areas (PD 1067) Department of Tourism Natural Resources Municipal Ordinance pines Philippines Order mation M.O. 280 (PD 1096) 1064 (PD 705) 621 Municipal Ordinance 2001-131 The maximum height and (Amendment of Municipal Ordinance No. number of storeys of every 96-97): The following will be the maximum building shall be dependent Section 13. Use Regulations in height limit for structures with roof deck in upon the character of General Commercial Zone (GCZ) Construction of high Boracay (Municipal Ordinance No. 96-97): occupancy and the type of GNTC Zone shall be for business/ structures should be Rule of Thumb for - 5 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 1 construction as determined trade/service uses. Within the avoided. The maximum Coastal Resorts: Building storey structure (5 meters) by the Secretary considering zone the following types of height of any building or heights should be - 10 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 1 population density, building establishments shall be allowed: structure shall be 10.00 m restricted to the height of storey structure (6 meters) bulk, widths of streets and car Height Restrictions from the Natural Ground surrounding vegetation. - 15 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 2 parking requirements. The 1. Offices like: Line (NGL) to the roof top or storey structure (8.5 meters) height shall be measured from highest part of the building/ Buildings must also respect - 25 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 2 the highest adjoining sidewalk a. office facilities not structure. Said structure site topography. storey structure (10.5 meters) or ground surface: Provided, more than 14 meters high should not interfere with the - 65 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 3 that the height measured b. office condominium, profile of the landscape. storey structure (12 meters) from the lowest adjoining no more than 14 meters high surface shall not exceed such maximum height by more than 3.00 meters: The following will be the maximum height limit for structures with normal roof in Except, that towers, spires, Boracay: and steeples, erected as part - 5 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 1 of a building and not used storey structure (6 meters) for habitation or storage are - 15.1 meters from “No-Build Zone”: limited as to height only by 2 storey structure (8.5 meters) structural design if completely - 25.1 - 50 meters from “No-Build of incombustible materials, or Zone”: 2 storey structure (10.5 meters) may extend not to exceed 6.00 - 150 meters from “No-Build Zone”: 3 meters above the height limits storey structure (14 meters) – provided that for each occupancy group if of there is 100-meter combustible materials. distance from center of road. No attics are allowed. Municipal Ordinance 267 The setback requirements and maximum height limits for all buildings shall be as follows: - The maximum height of buildings that may be constructed from the building line measured inland up to fifteen (15) meters away therefrom shall not be higher than six (6) meters tall. - The maximum height of buildings that may be constructed within the area of fifteen (15) and one tenth (15.1) meters to forty (40) meters away from the building line measured inland shall be not be higher than the imaginary straight line drawn from the highest permissible height of six (6) meters at the fifteen (15) meters area and the highest permissible height of fourteen (14) meters at the forty and one tenth (40.1) meters area both measured inland from the building line. - The maximum height of building that may be constructed from forty and one tenth (40.1) meters and beyond measured inland from the building line, shall not be more than fourteen (14) meters. Municipality of Malay 227 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Forestry Reform Exec- National Building Code of the Phil- Procla- DAO 2009-09 Construction Guide- Water Code of the Philippines Department of Tourism Department of Environment and Municipal Ordinance ippines Code of the utive mation CLUP Vol. 3 - Boracay Zoning Ordinance lines in Protected Areas (PD 1067) Natural Resources Philippines Order M.O. 280 (PD 1096) 1064 (PD 705) 621 Municipal Ordinance 328 increases the height limit of structures in Boracay given the influx of tourists and transient residents. - Maximum height limit for lot areas of 5,000 sqm. – 2 Has., and 100 meters from buffer zone shall be 16-meters (5 storeys). - Maximum height limit for lot areas of 2 hectares and above, and 100 meters from buffer zone shall be 20-meters (6 storeys). - Given that these structures have a setback of 12.5 meters from center of the road. A minimum buffer of 6 meters shall be provided along entire boundary length A minimum buffer of three (3) meters shall between two or more conflicting zones be provided along the entire boundary allocating 3 meters from each side of the length between two (2) or more conflicting zone boundary. Such buffer strip should zones allocating 1.5 meters from each be open and not encroached upon by any Buffer Regulations side of the zone boundary, as needed. building or structure and should be a part Such buffer strip should be open and of the yard or open space. The easement not encroached upon by any building or and buffer zone of other utilities shall adopt structure and should be part of the yard or any applicable laws, rules or regulations, or open space. in the absence of the same, shall be set by other municipal ordinance. The wetlands and mangroves in the island must be preserved and conserved in their entirety. A Buffer zone of 3.0 meters surrounding the wetlands and mangroves must be observed wherein permanent structures of any kind will be strictly prohibited. Flooring of vertical infrastructure shall be of suspended type and style, elevated by at least 1.0 m from the ground, for flat areas. The façade should blend Form and Design with the surrounding area to complement the natural landscape. The emphasis on the design is that the structure should harmonize with the area and its cultural resources in proportion, color, and texture. The boardwalk should be above the highest high water Boardwalk Provisions level during high tide or flood period. 228 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism

Forestry Reform Exec- National Building Code of the Phil- Procla- DAO 2009-09 Construction Guide- Water Code of the Philippines Department of Tourism Department of Environment and Municipal Ordinance ippines Code of the utive mation CLUP Vol. 3 - Boracay Zoning Ordinance lines in Protected Areas (PD 1067) Natural Resources Philippines Order M.O. 280 (PD 1096) 1064 (PD 705) 621 Municipal Ordinance No. 307: Section 2: Mandatory Construction and Solid waste management Maintenance of Sewerage Treatment should be practiced to Plant. Except for those who are able to ensure the protection of connect to the existing sewer pipeline, the the health of protected owners/operators of the following shall be area visitors as well as the required to construct and maintain their own sanitation of the site. Possible sewerage treatment plant in Boracay Island: Utilities options irlclude provision (Solid Waste Management, Sewerage, etc.) of solid waste containers, All commercial establishments, commercial Material Recovery Facility complexes or buildings, hotels, lodging (MRF) for temporary houses, and other establishments storage of recyclable providing accommodations with more materials, and compost pit than Twenty (20) rooms, facilities and/or for biodegradable wastes. structures including those which are under construction in Boracay Island which are located more than Sixty-One (61) meters from any available sewer pipeline; Section 3: Those structures within the 61-meter zone but below the available sewer pipeline or in a situation where connection is highly improbable because of elevation, shall be required to construct and maintain a standard septic tank. The probability or improbability of connection shall be determined by the Wastewater Management Council. Malay Zoning Ordinance No. 337: The nearest edge of all buildings Source: DPWH and structures temporary or permanent that may be constructed Setback along the main road shall be at least six (6) meters from the center of the road. 15-20 RROW 12 m 30 m m Municipality of Malay 229 Malay Master Plan for Tourism

“Coastal Waters of Boracay”: 15 16 Water Quality Dynamics and Nutrient Loading in Boracay Waters Journal of Environmental Science and Management Special Issue 2-2016: 15-29 ISSN 0119-1144 considered the gem of tourism not only in the Philippines Water Quality and Nutrient Loading in the Coastal but globally. It remained on the top as one of the most Waters of Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Central visited tourists’ beach destinations in the world (Trousdale 1999). In 2015, tourism contribution (where Boracay JESAM Philippines tourism is a stellar performer) to Gross Domestic Product is 8.2% (Recide 2016). Thus, government and private sectors are interested to address the environmental problems ABSTRACT confronting the island to sustain the tourism industry. This study analyzed the water quality dynamics in the coastal zone of Boracay Vilma G. Limates 1 This study tried to determine the sources of coastal Island in relation to anthropogenic activities and natural factors. Seven sites were studied Virginia C. Cuevas 2 water pollution and how nutrient loading and other relevant where possible sources of nutrient inputs on spatial and temporal basis were identified. Edwin Benigno 3 factors affect the coastal water quality of the Island. It is Water samples were evaluated using the Philippine Department of Environment and expected to provide empirical data that can serve as guide Natural Resources (DENR) regulatory standards. The coastal water quality was generally 1 Management Services Division, influenced by nutrient loading coming from untreated and partially treated waste water PENRO Guimaras, Department of to policy makers and implementors on proper actions and from households and commercial establishments not connected to the sewerage system Environment and Natural Resources, proactive management measures to rehabilitate and improve of the island. Natural cleansing mechanisms attributed to activities of autotrophs in Guimaras, Western Visayas; University the water quality, and help identify priority sites where the the coastal water and biogeochemical processes of mangrove swamps are operational. of the Philippines Los Baños, College, reductions would be the most beneficial. Coastal waters adjacent to mangrove swamp impoverished of mangrove trees showed Laguna, Philippines 4031 poor water quality, while coastal water adjacent to mangrove swamp with relatively 2 College of Arts and Sciences, MATERIALS AND METHODS good mangrove cover exhibited good water quality. The months of February to June with University of the Philippines Los highest number of tourist arrival proved to be the critical periods. Lugotan Cove close Banos, College, Conduct of Ecological Survey to Mangrove Swamp 6 impoverished of trees was the critical area in the Island. Puka Laguna 4031, Philippines Beach close to Mangrove Swamp 1 with good mangrove cover showed the cleanest water 3 Center for Agricultural Research in Boracay Island coastline was once covered with quality, followed by Long Beach with most of the commercial establishments connected Environmental Studies, New Era considerable area of mangroves. However due to massive to the sewerage system. University, Quezon City Figure 1. Map of the Philippines showing the location of unplanned developments it is now left with patches of *corresponding author: Boracay Island (2012). mangrove swamps. Wetland assessment conducted by Key words: nutrient inputs, Boracay Island, water quality [email protected] DENR, Region VI in 2009 revealed remnants of four mangrove swamps showing varied biophysical condition. 2012; BIWC, 2012; Boracay Master Plan 2008) was one of Some areas have relatively profuse growth of mangrove INTRODUCTION the identified causes of this environmental problem which trees with slight development while other areas are highly if not properly addressed will cause further deterioration impoverished. Thus selection of the study sites was based Boracay Island is located between 11°57’ – 12°00’ of the southern block is again dominated by high relief reef whereby the above mentioned parameters exceed the on the type of the adjacent land use of coastal area in latitude and 121°56’ - 121°57’ longitude off the north- coralline limestone (Boracay Environmental Master Plan marine water quality thresholds. Leaching of nutrients terms of mangrove swamp condition and the presence of western tip of Panay in the Western Visayas (Figure 1). 2008). from the source to coastal waters can reach up to 150 m, households and commercial establishments connected or The land mass measures 6.8 km long by 3.3 km at its a characteristic of the hydrological chain in Karstic soil not connected to the sewerage system. These conditions widest distance, rising to elevations ranging from 50 to 105 The island ecosystem showcases coastal sub- (O’driscoll and Parizek 2009) which compose the Boracay served as basis for comparing the coastal water quality at m above average sea level (asl). It has only a thin layer ecosystems of mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs and Island (Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau 2012). the different study sites (Table 1). of topsoil covering coralline limestone called Karstic soil soft bottom communities. Rapid population growth, (MGB 2012), a porous material, which domestic wastes unplanned developments, irresponsible tourism activities, In 2012, a total number of 340 resorts, hotels, cottages, A periphery of 150 meters around the mangrove and effluents can easily penetrate and cause contamination and reclamation of mangrove areas are some of the major lodging house and apartments in the Island are registered in swamps and 150 meters from the shoreline were used as of both the groundwater and the coastal waters (Trousdale reasons of the degradation of the mangrove swamps (DENR the Municipality of Malay (LGU Malay 2012). Many of reference points, respectively for the mangrove swamps 1997; O’driscoll and Parizek 2009). The topsoil is 6, Boracay Wetland Assessment Report 2009). The lack of them are connected to BIWC sewerage system except for and beaches (Puka Beach, Bulabog Beach and Long Beach) hydrosol type associated with the mangroves swamps and appropriate sanitation facilities and improper solid waste some big hotels and resorts that have their own Sewerage in the determination of sources of pollution to the studied other wetland forms. The northern and southern portions management practices, made the mangrove swamps as liquid Treatment Plant (STP). As per DENR record, there are 77 sites. The reckoning point was based on the study of of the island are hilly and are generally of clay loam and solid waste catchment areas of informal settlers. One establishments that are conducting monthly desludging O’Driscoll and Parizek (2003), stating that a Karstic soil has type. The general topographic feature of the island in its consequence of such rapid unplanned development is the activity, while there are ten big resorts that were issued with a 150 meters distance of hydrological chain. Parameters to present landform appears to be divided into three major deteriorating coastal water quality manifested by reports of discharge permit. There are still six others with standing characterize the biophysico-chemical quality of the coastal sections (Figure 2), as follows: The northern block, which coliform counts, pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) application (DENR, EMB Region VI 2012). waters were analyzed. is about half of the island, is portrayed by prominent high and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels beyond government relief reef coralline limestone at its northern and southern standards (DENR, EMB, WV. As early as 1996, scientific The coastal water quality of Boracay Island is Site 1 (Figure 2) is mangrove swamp 1 or wetland 1 ends; The mid-section of the island is mainly underlain analysis by Lujan (2003) confirmed an excessive nutrient everybody’s interest considering its status as renowned (referred to as source) per DENR VI survey map of wetland by alluvial deposits of coarse-to fine-grained sand to silt- loading in the coastal water of the Boracay Island. The lack tourists’ beach destination in the world. Its environmental areas in 2009. It is located at 11 59’47.7”N; 121 54’55.1”E o o sized, milled coralline limestone; The southwest flank of proper sewage and waste water treatment system (LGU condition can make or unmake Boracay Island. It is and is adjacent to the main road of Yapak Village and has 230 Municipality of Malay Malay Master Plan for Tourism