URBAN PLANNING

Project Report: A Sectoral Analysis on Metro Manila selected

Cities in the National Capital Region.
Study Area: Pasig City

Presented By:
(Group 3)

Tesaluna, Missy Piano, Lyna

Sampaga, Dave
Vidal, John Jefferson Sagun, Edmar
Topics:
Brief Historical Background
01 Geography

Geology
02 Physiography

Hydrology
03 Climate

Political Boundary
04 Population

05 Economy
About the Study Area..

• “Pasig - The Green City”

• One of the seventeen (17) towns and cities comprising Metropolitan Manila

• Used to be the capital of the then premier Province of Rizal before the creation of Metropolitan
governance in November 7, 1975 under Presidential Decree # 824.

• Republic Act 7829, An act converting the Municipality of Pasig into a Highly Urbanized/1st Class City

• A city with a land area of 34.32 sq. km., the 8th largest among Metro Manila towns and cities.

• The 4th biggest city in the National Capital Region in terms of population.

• Ranks 4th among the highest income earning cities of Metro Manila.

• Previously an industrial city transforming into a business, financial and trade canter.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
OF THE CITY

Presented By:
Piano, Lyna
 Historical Background of Pasig City

01 02 03 04 05 06

Origin of History of Spanish American Pasig as part Pasig

the Name the Occupation Occupation of Metro Cityhood
Settlement Manila
Commission
 Historical Background of Pasig City
1.) Origin of the Name Variations have risen from the ina
bility of foreign
• “Pasi” - 1584 tounges to pronounce with ease th
e sounds of local languages
• “Pasic” - 1587
• “Pasi” - 1593
• “Passi” or “Pasic” and “Pasig” - 1596
Three (3) Legends attributed to the name: (Pasig City Government, 2010)
1.) Lovers Paz and Virgilio
“Paz, sigue me!” (Paz, save me!)

2.) Lovers Paz and Igme

“Paz!”, “Igme”,”Paz!”,”Ig”

3.) “Pasig” is an old Sanskrit word referring to a river flowing from one body of water to another, in the case of the P
asig river, from Laguna de bay (pronounced ba-i), to Manila Bay. - Dr. Jose Villa Panganiban
 Historical Background of Pasig City
2.) History of the Settlement
• Archaeological Artifacts were discovered in the area in the 1920s showing
that there were settlements during the Late Stone Age.

• When Pasig was discovered by the Spaniards, it was a kingdom ruled by Gat
Lontok with his children as Landlords.

• In 1572 early residents of Pasig established a parish under the order of

Calced Austinians.
 Historical Background of Pasig City
3.) Spanish Occupation
• Parish under the Calced Austinians – First Marian Parish in Asia and third
in Luzon parish founded by Spaniards. Became encomienda in 1582.

• Spanish-British War – British forces occupied the town during 1762.

4.) American Occupation

• Pasig City was placed under military rule on the interim until July 11, 1901.

• Philippine Commision’s Act No. 137 incorporated Pasig as a province of

Rizal.
 Historical Background of Pasig City
5.) Pasig as part of the Metro Manila Commission
• Presidential Decree No. 824 – Pasig became a part of MMC

6.) Pasig Cityhood

• Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7829 was enacted converting Municipality of Pasig into a
highly-Urbanized City.
• December 8, 1993 – R.A. was signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos.
 “The Old Pasig”
Church 1908 1919 Pasig Convent
1919

1937 Pasig Church and Convent

1951

Source: Pasig Noon, Ngayon at Bukas; Araw ng Pasig Foundation

 “The Old Pasig”
Plaza: Rizal Monument

The square fronting the

Catholic Church was
originally named Plaza de
Pasig but renamed Plaza Rizal
after the Rizal Monument was
constructed on it. The Rizal
Monument was unveiled and View of Pasig in the 1930’s Oldest Picture of Pasig (circa 1850)
In the foreground are the rail bridges The covered bridge of the Pariancillo
dedicated in November 21, of the local was
Aerial View of Plaza Rizal Pasig 1934 1920 in the presence of transit system, the Pariancillo Bridge donated by the Gremio de Mestizo
Showing the Rizal Monument at the center of the Plaza Sergio Osmeña, his wife Doña and the residence de Sangley of Pasig
and the of former Mayor Jose M. Perez.
old municipal building (Tribunal de Mestizoa in Spanish Esperanza Limjap de Osmeña,
time) across. and other prominent Filipinos
including Pasigueños.

Rizal Monument Rizal Monument

1932 1946
Source: Pasig Noon, Ngayon at Bukas; Araw ng Pasig Foundation, 1994
Schools “The Old Pasig”

Tribunal de Naturales
Tribunal de Mestizos The Old First Building of Rizal Colegio del Buen
Provincial High School Consejo
Capitol
building in
Sta. Rosa:
Now a beer
bodega

Old Building of Colegio del Old Building of Colegio del

Buen Consejo at Buen Consejo at
Church patio, built in 1931- Church patio, built in 1931-
Source: Pasig Noon, Ngayon at Bukas; Araw ng Pasig Foundation, 1994 1932 For Girls 1932 For Girls
 MAP OF NCR
In the Metro Manila structure, Pasig is
located at the eastern boundary of Metro
Manila approximately 12 kms. east of Manila and
within its intermediate core together
with Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Las Piñas,
Parañaque, Marikina, Taguig, and Pateros.
 MAP OF METRO MANILA

Metro Manila the National Capital Region, of which

Pasig is a part is located within the Island of Luzon
and is the primate region / growth center of the
Philippines.
 MAP OF PASIG CITY

North : Quezon City and Marikina City

West : Mandaluyong City
South : Makati City, Pateros and Taguig
East : Cainta and Taytay (Province of Rizal)
 GEOGRAPHY

Presented By:
Piano, Lyna A.
 Geography
Pasig City lies within the Laguna de Bay basin and between two coas
tal growth centers of Metro Manila and MARILAQUE.
01
The city is located at the eastern boundary of Metro-Manila.
02 It lies approximately on the southern end of Pasig River

The city of Pasig has an aggregate area of 3,100 hectares (31 sq km) const
03 ituting thirty (30) barangay grouped into two districts.

04 It ranks 8th in terms of land area (roughly 5%) of the Metropolitan Manila
area. Barangay Pinagbuhatan occupies the largest area with about 12% of the total
land area, while Barangay Bagong Katipunan occupies the smallest area with .12
percent.
Area Characteristics

Topography
Pasig City is generally flat, characterized
by level to undulating slopes with
gradients ranging from 0-5%. All
barangays have 0-2 percent slope,
except Bagong Ilog, Pineda, Kapitolyo, and Ora
nbo. It has an elevation of 1.00 meter
below mean sea level. A backflow of water
is being experienced in the
Poblacion especially during rainy season.
 GEOLOGY

Presented By:
Sagun, Edmar
 Geology of Pasig City
• Undulating slopes with gradients ranging from 0-5%.

• All barangay have 0-2 percent slope,

except:
a) Bagong Ilog
b) Pineda
c) Kapitolyo
d) Oranbo

• It has an elevation of 1.0 meter below mean sea level.

 Geology of Pasig City
• Pasig City is located on the West Valley Fault (WVF) system.

• The top five hotspot barangay for earthquake impact:

a) Rosario
b) Maybunga
c) Manggahan
d) Pinagbuhatan
e) Santolan
 Geology of Pasig City

• Second tier of hotspots:

a) Barangay Dela Paz
b) San Miguel
c) Caniogan
d) Palatiw
e) Sta. Lucia
 Physiography of Pasig City
• Pasig City is placed under the Marikina Valley Zone.

• Soil composition is as follows:

a) 86% Marikina Clay Loam
b) 14% Guadalupe Plateau Zone

• Guadalupe Plateau Zone

a) Valle Verde Subdivisions
b) Barangay Kapitolyo
c) Ortigas Center
 Physiography of Pasig City
• Pasig City is placed under the Marikina Valley Zone.

• Soil composition is as follows:

a) 86% Marikina Clay Loam
b) 14% Guadalupe Plateau Zone

• Guadalupe Plateau Zone

a) Valle Verde Subdivisions
b) Barangay Kapitolyo
c) Ortigas Center
 Physiography of Pasig City
• Two natural bodies of water traversing the Pasig City:
a) Pasig River
b) Marikina River

• There are also 17 creeks/esteros that run through the City’s territory and its per
iphery.

• The Manggahan Floodway cuts across Pasig--- from Marikina River bend
in Barangay Rosario towards Laguna de Bay.
 HYDROLOGY

Presented By:
Vidal, John Jefferson
 HYDROLOGY
WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Program involves rehabilitation of 11 km. of six (6) creeks, the development of their easement
s into linear parks/ bicycle lanes and improvement of the built-in environment of
the creeks.
 HYDROLOGY
WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES:

1.Increase the draining capacity of the creeks.

2.Enhance the aesthetic value of the rivers and the general environment / visual
landscape of Pasig.
3.Generate recreational activities along the creeks .
 HYDROLOGY
WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Benefits from the Program

1.Reduced Flooding
2.Prevent damages to life and property brought about by flooding.
3.Economic opportunities for lot owners along the creeks.
4.Decent homes for informal settlers
5.Promote the use of bicycles
HYDROLOGY
 HYDROLOGY
EXISTING SITUATION / ISSUES
1.Encroachment
2.Informal Settlers
3.Easements
4.Parian Land Titles
5.Laguna Bay Slippage
6.Land Use
 HYDROLOGY
Strategies
1.Construction/ development of the channel structure.
2.Clearing and cleaning of the channel.
3.Development of Linear Parks/ bicycle lanes on the easements.
4.Rehabilitation of the Built-in Environment of the creek.
HYDROLOGY
 HYDROLOGY
•Creeks
Length of Length of
Length of Creek
Name Of Creek Bicycle Lanes Maintenance
(I.m)
(I.m) Road (I.m)

 Parian Creek 2,200 2,200 2,200

 Ilugin River 1,000 1,000 500
 Sapang liwanag 1,200 1,200 1,200
 Sapang Mahabang –Ilog 1,200 1,200 1,200
 Sapang Malapit 2,200 2,200 2,200
 Sapang Bule 3,200 3,200 1,000

Total 11,000 11,000 8,300

 HYDROLOGY
AREAS OF STUDY
•Pasig River
•Marikina River
•Daang Paa Creek
•Secondary Roads
 CLIMATE

Presented By:
Vidal, John Jefferson
CLIMATE

Pasig City generally falls under

Type III category of the Modified
Coronas. Classification that has no
very pronounced maximum rain periodwi
th a dry season lasting only from 1
to 3 months December to February or
from March to May
 POLITICAL BOUNDARY

Presented By:
Tesaluna, Missy
 POLITICAL BOUNDARY
 Pasig city is politically subdivided into 30 barangays grouped into 2 district.
 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2

1. Dela Paz Paz

1. Bagong Ilog 12. Pineda
2. Manggahan
2. Bagong Katipunan 13. Sagad
3. Maybunga
3. Bambang 14. San antonio
4. Pinagbuhatan
4. Buting 15. San joaquin
5. Rosario
5. Caniogan 16. San jose
6. San Miguel
6. Kalawaan 17. San Nicolas
7. Santolan
7. Kapasigan 18. Sta. Cruz
8. Sta. Lucia
8. Kapitolyo 19. Sta. Rosa
9. Mannao 20. Sto, Tomas
10. Oranbo 21. Sumilang
11. Palatiw 22. Ugong
 LAND A
LAND
BARANGAY REA BARANGAY
AREA (ha)
(ha)

1. Bagong Ilog 118 16. San jose 8

2. Bagong Katipunan 4 17. San Nicolas 20
3. Bambang 52 18. Sta. Cruz 10
4. Buting 26 19. Sta. Rosa 18
5. Caniogan 99 20. Sto, Tomas 14
6. Kalawaan 128 21. Sumilang 14
7. Kapasigan 18 22. Ugong 392
8. Kapitolyo 105 23. Dela Paz 245
9. Malinao 26 24. Manggahan 257
10. Oranbo 32 25. Maybunga 231
11. Palatiw 45 26. Pinagbuhatan 411
12. Pineda 60 27. Rosario 390
13. Sagad 21 28. San Miguel 181
14. San antonio 74 29. Santolan 208
15. San joaquin 45 30. Sta. Lucia 187
 POPULATION

Presented By:
Tesaluna, Missy
 POPULATION
 Population Census 2015
The Philippine Statistics Authority
(PSA) has released the Final Results of
the 2015 Census of Population thru Pre
sidential Proclamation No. 1031 signed
by Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III on May 3
1, 2016. Based on the result the Popula
tion Count in Pasig as of August 1, 2015
is 755,300.
 POPULATION
 Population stands at 755,300
The population increase of 250,242 over the May 2000 population. The
increase in the population translates to an average annual Population Growth Rate
(PGR) 0f 2.31%.

 Population in Relation to Metro Manila and National Levels

The City of Pasig ranks 4th in terms of population size in NCR contributing
5.65% to the almost 12M population in the region. At the National level, the city shared
0.73% to the population of 92.3M throughout the country. Quezon City ranks 1st with
2.99% share, followed by Manila, 1.79%, and Caloocan City with 1.61%.
 POPULATION
 Population Growth Rate
2010 - 2015 - 2.31%
2000 – 2010 - 2.86%
2000 - 2007 - 3.04%
1990 - 2000 - 2.42%
1995 – 2000 - 1.50%
1990 – 1995 - 3.22%
1980 – 1990 - 3.99%
1970 – 1980 - 3.99%
1960 – 1970 - 15.84%
 Household Size/Number
In 2015, there were 180,612 households recorded in City of Pasig. This showed an
increase of 16.55% from 154,970 in 2010. The current Average Household Size is 4.2.
 POPULATION
 Largest Barangay
• Pinagbuhatan - 20.12%
• Manggahan - 12.44%
• Rosario - 8.20%

 Population Density
Population density of the City of Pasig is 220 persons per hectare.
 Barangay Sto. Tomas is the most densely populated barangay with 688
persons/hectare, followed by Barangay Sta. Cruz and Sumilang. The least dense
barangay are Sta. Rosa and Ugong followed by San Nicolas and Dela Paz.
 ECONOMY

Presented By:
Sampaga, Dave
 ECONOMY
• Revenue Sources
- The characterization of the local economic sector of Pasig City
given the three economic sectors focuses on the analysis of the number of the busin
ess established from 1994 – 2012.

Three Economic Sector

• The Primary Sector- (non- existent) ;vegetables are planted in small parcel of lan
d for home consumption.

• The Secondary Sector- Large manufacturing establishment : 22,000 establishme

nts in 2010. These establishments were engaged in the production of garments,
chemicals products, electronics, steel products and food (EMI,2012).
 ECONOMY
• The Tertiary Sector – broad range of economic activities such as wholesale and r
etail trade, financial and insurance activities, transportation and communication,
personal and community services, warehouse and storage, real estate, food provi
sion and accommodation services.

Wholesale and Retail – began to increase number by 2007. Exhibited growth from
2,008 in 1994 to 13,096 in 2011.Nevertheless, declined to 11,668 in 2012.
 ECONOMY
Financial and Insurance-Related Activities - started to grow in 2003 until 2007
and significantly declined in 5,019 in 2009 to 262 in 2012 . The establishments that
extends this kind of services include banks, pawnshop, fix taxes, and franchise firm,
dealers in securities and foreign exchange, stock brokers and pre-need insurance

Transportation and Communication – activities related to land, water, and air

transport. Increased from 12 in 1994 to 102 in 2007 declined in 2008 to 2012
 ECONOMY
• Personal and community services - from 1994 to 2011 grew at an annual
average of 7.0%. Decreased in 2000 ( 25,934 establishment) to 2003( 13,370 establ
ishments) and from 2009( 18,740 establishments) to 2010 ( 10,991
establishments) continued in 2010( 18,791 to 13,714 establishments in
2012).
• Warehouse and Storage – expanded from 31 in 1994 to 299 in 2009 but decli
ned in 2009 to 2010 to 72 warehouses and continued to increase number in unti
l 2012.
• Real Estate and Development – the number of condominiums increased from 13
7 in 2011 to 254 in 2012. 72%( 183 condominiums) in this city found in
Barangay San Antonio. Impressive growth in restaurants and hotels from 27 in 2
009 to 383 in 2010,863 in 2011 and 675 in 2012. 5.71%(OFW) of Pasig popul
ation.
 ECONOMY
• Tourism – Pasig City Is endowed with natural attractions of strong tourism pote
ntial. It has old churches, museums, antique houses and buildings. The Histori
cal Pasig and Marikina River which can be developed for economic, recreation, s
ports and socio-cultural activities.

• Employment – In 2008 Census (60.7%) of the productive age group ( 15- 6

4) belongs to the working population. Males (64.1% of the productive populatio
n) Females (64.1% of the productive population have no jobs). 5.71%(
OFW) of Pasig Population with 5,370(3.97%) males and 2,353(1.74%) females.

WORKPLACES ; 58.2% within the city, 34.78% within Metro Manila, 1.4%
out of manila and 5.8% OFW
 ECONOMY
• Employment in Registered Business Establishments –
In 2012 a total of 300,127 were employed in Existing 297,810 and
new 2,517 establishments
40.19% - (7,338) Companies and Enterprises located at Barangay
San Antonio
Wholesale and Retails : wholesaler (1,111) and Retailer ( 781)

 Employment Patterns – Through Location Quotient(LQ)

Barangay San Antonio and Ugong generated LQ that Exceeded 1.0) –
more specified than the city In terms of economic activities and in exporting
services. Rest of the barangays are non-exporting given an LQ less than 1.0
 ECONOMY
 JOB PROVISION- The Local Government of Pasig City, through its Public
Employment Service Office (PESO) was able to provide jobs to 2,844 students
under assistance of DOLE. Conducted job fair from 16,578 vacancies in which
9,883 applicants were placed.

 Poverty Incidence – The poverty incidence of Pasig City generally

declined from 5.33% in 2000, to 3.6% and 2.2% in 2009.Poverty gap or the
shortfall from the poverty line also went down from .098% in 2000 to 0.63%
in 2003.
 References
• 2016 Pasig City Ecological Profile

• Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan (CLWUP)

• Executive Legislative Agenda

• Waterways Improvement Program

• Socio-economic Profile