Tuburan

Overview
The Municipality of Tuburan is located in the northern part of Cebu Province and is approximately 96.7 kms from Cebu City.

It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Tabuelan; on the South by the Municipality of Asturias; on the East by the Municipalities of Sogod and Catmon; and on the West by Tanon Strait.

Tuburan is politically subdivided into 54 barangays.

Topography
Flat or Level lands is approximately 2,185 has. or 7.45%; nearly rolling land is approximately 11,522 has. or 39.30%; Very highly rolling lands is approximately 15,609 has. or 53.24%

Climate
Belongs to the Third type of climate in the Philippines, characterized by not pronounced maximum period of rainful.

Soil Type
Bolinao clay Mandaue Salt loam Hydrosol Faraon clay Bolinao claysteep phase Faraon clay steep phase.

Population
About 40% of the populations are farmers most of which are tilling highland areas.

Because of the low yield of these mountain areas being farmed (called "kaingin"), there is a need for the farmers to resort to raising livestock in their background to augment their family income.

Most of the farmers then raise their own large cattle either to help them in their farm (in the case of carabao/buffalo) or raise them for sale (in the case of cows).

Infrastructure and Utilities Road Network
National Road: 21.500 Kms.
Provincial Road: 8.360 Kms.
Municipal Road : 6.581 Kms.
Barangay Road : 7.280 Kms.
Ports (Domestic/International): 1

Schools (Public & Private)
Elementary: 26
High Schools: 5
College: 1
Vocational: 1
Public Library: none
Public Market: 5
Multi-purpose Building: 6
Recreation Courts/Centers : 16

Transportation Services
No. of Buses: 15
No. of Jeepneys : 6
No.of Tricycles: 15
No. of Trisicads : 24

Communications
No. of Post Office: 1
No. of Telephone Stations: 1
No. of Telegraphic Stations: 1

Power
Source of Electricity: CEBECO
No. of Barangay Served: 23
No. Household Served: 2,144

Water
Source of Water: Mun. Water System

Financial Intermediaries
No. of Commercial Banks and Money Shops: 2
No. of Cooperatives within the area: 1

Commercial Establishments
Sari-sari Stores: 245
Restaurants & Cafeterias: 12
Fresh Fish & Meat Retailers: 7
General Merchandising: 6
Service and Repair Shops: 5
Tailoring & Dress Shops: 5
Lumber and Hardwares: 4
Pharmacies and Drug Stores: 5
Marketing Firms (Appliances, furniture,etc.): 1
Gasoline Stations: 1
Bakeries: 5
Photo Shops & Beauty Parlors: 3

Raw materials available within the area
Types of Materials
1. Corn
2. Coconut
3. Coco
4. Stones
5. Sugarcane
6. Vegetables Products
7. Guano
8. Limestone
9. Rice

Existing Skills
1. Carpentry
2. Masonry
3. Electrician
4. Welding

History
The municipality was first named “Buwal” as Tuburan means spring. It attracted a lot of beautiful Tuburan women because of its abundant spring water, verdant valley and thick forest.

More than a decade later , its leader, with the full support of the people, struggled for an independent municipality which culminated on December 27, 1973, when the President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 336 in 1953. After that issuance, there followed rapid economic growth in the area. (eLGU, DTI)

Tabuelan

Overview
Located on Cebu’s northwest coast and approximately 96.7 kms from Cebu City, Tabuelan is a small, quiet town with a beautiful natural harbor and fish farms.

It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Tabuelan; on the South by the Municipality of Asturias; on the East by the Municipalities of Sogod and Catmon; and on the West by Tanon Strait.

No. of Barangays: 54
Total Land Area (Cadastral Survey): 24,648.00 Has.

Land Classification as of (Latest Year)
Arable Area: 19,820.50 Has.
Residential : 61.68 Has.
Commercial : 4.074 Has.
Industrial : 26.00 Has.
Certified Alienable /Disposable Land: none
Classified Forest/Reservation/Timberland: none
Wildlife/Military Reserve Land : none
Unclassified Forest Land/Wilderness : none
National Parks/Playgrounds : 9,386.76 Has.

Topography: Flat or Level lands is approximately 2,185 has. or 7.45%; nearly rolling land is approximately 11,522 has. or 39.30%; Very highly rolling lands is approximately 15,609 has. or 53.24%

Soil Type :Bolinao clay Mandaue Salt loam Hydrosol Faraon clay Bolinao claysteep phase Faraon clay steep phase

Infrastructure and Road Network
National Road: 21.500 Kms.
Provincial Road: 8.360 Kms.
Municipal Road : 6.581 Kms.
Barangay Road : 7.280 Kms.
Ports (Domestic/International): 1

Schools (Public & Private)
Elementary: 26
High Schools: 5
College: 1
Vocational: 1
Public Market: 5
Multi-purpose Building: 6
Recreation Courts/Centers : 16

Transportation Services
No. of Buses: 15
No. of Jeepneys : 6
No.of Tricycles: 15
No. of Trisicads : 24

Communications
No. of Post Office: 1
No. of Telephone Stations: 1
No. of Telegraphic Stations: 1

Power
Source of Electricity: CEBECO
No. of Barangay Served: 23
No. Household Served: 2,144

Source of Water: Mun. Water System

Trade and Industry
Commercial Establishments
Sari-sari Stores: 245
Restaurants & Cafeterias: 12
Fresh Fish & Meat Retailers: 7
General Merchandising: 6
Service and Repair Shops: 5
Tailoring & Dress Shops: 5
Lumber and Hardwares: 4
Pharmacies and Drug Stores: 5
Marketing Firms (Appliances, furniture,etc.): 1
Gasoline Stations: 1
Bakeries: 5
Photo Shops & Beauty Parlors: 3

Raw materials available within the area:
1. Corn
2. Coconut
3. Coco
4. Stones
5. Sugarcane
6. Vegetables Products
7. Guano
8. Limestone
9. Rice

Existing Skills
1. Carpentry
2. Masonry
3. Electrician
4. Welding

History
The Municipality of Tabuelan, formerly part of Tuburan, was founded on Oct. 23, 1953.

The old folks of the Municipality of Tabuelan attribute the origin of the town’s name from several sources. In the old days, Batawang River and the locality’s fishing grounds are noted for its plentiful “tabugok,” a kind of octopus. People would refer to this place as “tabugokan” (a native word meaning “the place where tabugok are found”) and through the evolution of words, the place came to be known as Tabuelan. (LGU)

Tabogon

Retirement Village
A Cebuano now based in Singapore has developed a retirement village located in Tabogon, a municipality situated in the northern part of Cebu province.

A.C. Enclave Resort Homes is a small village composed of 15 individually designed bungalows on lot areas ranging from 214 to 602 square meters.

The development will address the requirements balikbayans (returning overseas Filipinos) are looking for in a property where they will consider living for the rest of their lives.

Tabogon is ideally situated 1 1/2 hours drive from the heart of the busy city of Cebu, along the coast going north.

The amenities of the retirement village are of a first class resort. The convenience of a private beach is articulated by the children’s playground, clubhouse, swimming pool, wellness center and piazza as an activity center for personal needs.

Other architectural features vary in each home, from individual water feature or hot tubs, high ceilings, loft style rooms, glass walls, and corner windows that capture a maximum panoramic sea view giving a great atmosphere of well being.

The developer who is a practicing jewelry designer commissioned seven accomplished architects all with track records in design to build fifteen boutique bungalows by the coast of Tabogon Bay.

The design concept offers a gated community in clusters of two or three homes in a setting of a botanical theme part. House areas range from 95 to 210 sqm of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths to 4 bedrooms, 4 baths.Special attention to technical details are expressed in the individual water treatment facilities, centralized water system, garbage chutes, standby power facility, telecommunication hook-ups and 24 hour security.

Jogging pathways, tree part buffer zone, mini forests and landscape promenade serve as a backdrop to these poetic modern designs built on the hill facing the Camotes Sea, thus giving a perfect blend of modern luxury and a healthy way of life.

The enclave is a botanical theme park in Tabogon with its seven coves facing the Camotes Sea and the island of Leyte, an hour and a half drive 80 kilometers from Cebu city on a less-traveled but cemented coastal road within hollering distance to 18-hole golf courses, the Club Filipino in Danao and the Mercedes Plantation Golf and Country Club in Medellin and just 15 minutes to the five-star Alegre beach resort in Sogod.

Seven architects were engaged to individually design resort houses for the Enclave. Ed Daang creates “a contemporary retreat that would optimize spectacular views of the natural landscape, water and sky and enhance the opportunity for lifestyle of indoor and outdoor living.” Arnulfo Crusit Wong University of San Carlos faculty of architecture for 12 years envisions three houses in his cluster “after all, three is not a crowd rather it is company,” naming them “Last Train,” “Hound Dog” and “Teddy Bear” cute and playful split- level with wading pools, upper decks with bar and sundial, balconies end bridges.

Chito Alcordo with impressive credentials (CIT Harvard for BS and Master’s degrees, national president of the United Architects of the Philippines and past chairman of Architects Council, Asia) came up with three houses in his cluster with an ocean view form the roof deck, a cylinder-shaped house, terraces, a high ceiling, a clerestory and skylight for ventilation and light.

Arsenio Abella with major projects in Ayala Alabang, AAP awardee in sculpture, outstanding alumnus, member of the college of fellows in architecture who believes “architecture is a sculpture of voids, a masterful use of his medium expressed in the intention of what the building wants” translates his houses in sculptural and geometrical designs.

Michael Angelo Colmenares has “solitude” in mind designing wall to wall glass solarium and “Nautilus” in the chambered clam-shaped house. Alex Medalla of the designing family, building high rise residential and commercial houses in Brunei, Hong Kong and “committed to serve the local building industry in Cebu” built houses for his cluster as “different entities, physically and formally embedded into the topographically rich landscape…” the structures “bled out from the earth where they are snuggled.”

A.C Signature Developments, Inc., is a privately-owned entity that serves as a holding company for various interests in the Philippines. As its first venture into property development it has embarked on a first of its kind concept in property development.

History
According to handed-down legend of the Municipality, the Municipality was once known as "Agoho" because it was somewhere around a tree of this species, where the first know settlement in the area was established. The tree was very huge and its foliage very thick. The tree became a landmark and eventually the place came to be known by it.

Then came wave after wave of Moro marauders in their fast vintas and with razor-sharp kris. Their shouts, as they attacked, brought paralyzing fear into the hearts of the people. Their only alternative was to free to nearby hills whenever the Moros came.

In the 16th century, the Spaniards came. They helped in the resettlement of the people, who called their hiding place "Tabogon" as a reminder of their many experience in the hands of the Moro pirates. Thus the name "Agoho" passed into oblivion, replaced by the new name, which up to the present the Municipality is called.

Upon being converted to Catholicism, the people built a big church, a rectory and a bellfry. These were built of bricks and stones and in the area where a portion of the land extends towards the Visayan Sea. These buildings, being large and massive, also served as shelters where the people can hide, in the case the Moro pirates came back.

Tabogon became a town and the people elected Pablo Hortelano as its first Capitan Municipal. During his term he proposed and enacted the transfer of the townsite to another place, then called Tagasa, 3 kilometers north of its former location. The name Tabogon was retained.

Basic Facts
Tabogon is a municipality of the province of Cebu. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 27,827 people in 5,825 households. Tabogon is politically subdivided into 25 municipalities.

Topography: Generally hilly and mountainous

Climate: It is characterized as a distinct wet and dry season.

Soil Type:Clay loam Sandy loam Gravelly loam

Suppliers/Producers
1. Coconut
2. Vegetables
3. Corn
4. Fruit Trees
5. Root Crops

Raw materials available within the area:
1. Rock Phosphate
2. Bamboo
3. Buri

Existing Skills Available
1. Carpentry
2. Mat/Basket Weaving
3. Masonry
(LGU)

Eastern Samar

Overview
Eastern Samar had been a significant backdrop of the country’s rich colonial history through the island of Homonhon, where Ferdinand Magellan first set foot on Philippine soil in 1521 on his way to conquer the Philippines for the western world.

Its tiny island of Suluan Guiuan was likewise where the U.S. Army rangers had their first encounter of the Philippine territory in 1944, three days before General Douglas MacArthur made his historic landing in Leyte.

In his account, Pigafetta, the chronicler aboard Magellan’s ship, describes the island of Humumu, now Homonhon, as so: “We found two fountains of very clear water, we called it the `Waters of Good Signs,’ having found the first sign of gold in the said island.

There also can be found much white coral and tall trees that bear fruits smaller than an almond and look like pines. There were also many palm trees, some of the good kind, some of the bad. Thereabouts are many neighboring islands. Hence, we called them the St. Lazarus Archipelago because we stayed there on the day and feast of St. Lazarus.”

Historians have since described this part of Samar Island as the “eastern gateway to the Philippines.” The coast of the small province faces the Pacific Ocean and much of the land is rugged with the vast parts forested.

The interior part is rough and hilly and covered with dense tropical vegetation but drained by numerous rivers and creeks. Mountain ranges and peaks abound in an interior. Narrow plains hug most of the coastal areas and, in some instances, the banks of its principal rivers and their tributaries.

Geography
The province occupies a total land area of 4,470.75 sq. km. It is bounded on the north by Northern Samar, on the east by the Philippine Sea, on the west by Western Samar, and on the south by the Leyte Gulf.

Political Subdivision
The province is composed of 23 towns. Capital is Borongan.

Population
As of the 1995 census, the provincial population was 58,285.

Languages/Dialects
Waray-waray is the major dialect spoken in the province.

Products

· Euchema seaweeds

Key players

· 2 companies
· 4 traders
· 120 farmers

Market

· Domestic

Trade and investment opportunities

· Additional investors are needed to meet the present requirement of their existing markets (wow philippines & DTI)

Camotes

Overview
Camotes is known as "The Lost Horizon in the South" because of its unspoiled atmosphere. There are many spectacular sites, like the valleys of coconut crops, corn, and potato. Its beautiful picturesque lake, known for it's freshness and natural purity, won an award for being the cleaniest inland body of water. Unlike many other islands in the Philippines Archipelago, the fabled Camotes Islands off the coast of Danao City is a marvel. It is an astonishing toll of spectacular contrasts.

Until recently, these picturesque islands have remained remote and untouched. When visiting Camotes, enjoy the pleasures of pastoral rural setting and relax in the tranquility that comes with the setting of the sun. Camotes consists of four islands; Pacijan Island, Poro Island (Poro & Tudela), Ponson Island and the tiny Tulang Island. Pacijan and Poro islands are actually joined together by a paved road. Ponson island is separated by the Camotes Sea, and lies about (4) four kilometers northeast from Poro island. Tulang island is located to the north of Pacijan. Tudela, Poro, San Francisco and Pilar are four largest settlements on Camotes.

Majority of houses are built near the seashore alongside roads that circle all three islands. Some houses are scattered in the island's interior. The highest point of the island is 386 meters above sea level. It's climate is characterized by distinct dry season. The island is approximately 562 kilometers south east of Manila, 62 kilometers north east of Cebu and 25 kilometers west of Ormoc. Camotes Island has a total size of 20,964 hectares.

Climate
Camotes as a whole enjoys tropical weather the whole year round. We only have 2 seasons. The dry and the rainy season. The dry season is from March to June while the rainy season is from July to February. The nippy air of "Amihan" or the north easterly wind blows from September to March. From June to August, the south westerly wind or the "Habagat" turns up.

The "Habagat" wind normally goes through an eight days cycle, which means, eight days of storm and rain. After 8 wet days, the weather abruptly changes to sunny and dry, consecutively. During this season, Camotes Island is frequently visited by typhoons and low depression, wherein it floods the whole island, and blows the native houses' rooftops away.

Transportation
Camotes islands have a small airport, however, most of transport to and from the islands is serviced by sea transport. Polynesian like style boats with two outriggers are used for transport of people and cargo from Danao on Cebu island and from Ormoc City. These open boats are called "pamboat" and they are a real thrill to ride when the weather is fine. The totally enclosed speed boat "Ocean Spray" runs to Cebu City and back to Camotes a few times per day. The Ocean Spray boat departs from Pier-1 in Cebu and lands in Poro. Some people use this boat for commuting to work in Cebu because there is not much industry in Camotes islands. The travel time is a leisurely 4 hours on a clean and comfortable large boat.

Fares from Cebu to Camotes Island and vice versa:Tourist: P280.00 pesosEconomy: P220.00However, if you miss this boat, you will have to travel north of Cebu to Danao City, which is about an hours' drive north of Cebu.

Pumpboats to Camotes Island:From Ouano Wharf, Mandaue City daily at 1:00pm/Fare: P200.00From Danao City to Camotes Island/ Fare: P 180.00 From Ormoc, Leyte to Tudela, Camotes Island: Pumpboats departs at 09:00AM and 01:00PMTravel Time - 3 hrs.Motorcycles are used as the main means of transport within Camotes islands, unlike tricycles which are used throughout Philippines for people transport over short distances. Camotes Islands have only narrow trails to many places that are accessible to two wheeled vehicles only.

Light and Water
The two major sources of lighting is power and kerosene which are utilized by 43.9% and 55.5% of the sample house holds, respectively. Common source of water on the island is the community water system consisting of public faucets and individual (private faucets), at 40.6% and 23.8% respectively. Around 16.1% indicate tube/pipe well as a source of water; a 0.3% dug wells; and 5.2% spring. A 220V. The power depends on Camotes Electric Cooperative (CELCO) that energizes the mainland Camotes spring water by gravity. Jetmatic and deepwell pumps are great source of water. Some parts of the island, don't have water supply. They keep big water container jars and collect rain water during the rainy season.

Communication
A postal service office and telecommunication offices provide communication services. Otherwise, a cellular phone is accessible in all parts of the island. Landlines are also available for business and residential purposes which is powered by Globelines communication. Since there are landlines like globelines, a dial up service is available. Smart offers WIFI in Camotes, but they need to come up with more customers before they can offer the service to the island. Not many people in camotes owns a computer so it may take a while for SMART to offer this service. Philippines Long Distance Telephone offers a wireless internet connection that would be applicable to all the islands all over the Philippines.

Health Services
The municipal health center is provided with an ambulance. A private community clinic at southern poblacion also provides medical services.

Accommodations
In Esperanza, Poro, there's a hotel called My Little Hotel. They offer a lot of services with a variety of good food.
The islanders are group of warm, caring, and hospitable people. Numerous families are more than glad to play host to tourist and visitors through thier "Home-stay" program.Granada Pension House rent airconditioned rooms.Please inquire the local Tourism Council through PLDT 109 for reservations and for furthur details.EconomyAgriculture predominates with copra as top grosser as well as rice, corn, vegetables, fruits, root crops and some varieties of fish. Other small enterprises are livestock, poultry, pottery, hollow blocks-making, furniture, and soap-making.

History
When the Spaniards first arrived in the Camotes Islands, they met some natives digging potatoes, and asked them the name of the island. The natives, thinking that they were being asked what they were digging, replied, "Camotes." Thereafter, the island retained that name, camotes, or potato island. (camotes)