MAPA

29/11/2023

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘: 𝐋𝐏𝐓𝐑𝐏 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟕-𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region IV-B (LTFRB MIMAROPA) will be conducting a Local Public Transport Route Plan Simulation Exercise (LPTRP SimEx) on December 7-9, 2023.

The SimEx will show the new routes of the Public Utility Vehicles under the LPTRP. The objective of this exercise is to determine the required number of authorized units for every route and to provide solutions to problems that may arise in the full implementation of the LPTRP.

Passengers will not be able to use the old routes during the 3-day SimEx.

IEC materials including the route maps can be accessed in this link: https://tinyurl.ph/spNsV

28/08/2023

We are thrilled to bring you the first issue of MAPA in our second year of publication. It has been an incredible journey so far, and we are profoundly grateful as we embark on another exciting year ahead. As always, our goal is to provide you with the latest news, insights, and inspiration from the perspective of planning and development in Puerto Princesa City.

As we embark on the second year of MAPA, we stay committed to providing you with relevant content that sparks conversations and inspires action. We invite you to explore the stories within these pages, engage with the ideas presented, and continue the dialogue with other people to bring in positive changes in our city. Together, we can work towards creating inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities for all.

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Read Making All Plans Attainable (1st Issue, 2023) by MAPAocpdc on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

24/01/2023

It is always our pleasure to share with you the various activities and developments in the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator and the City Government as well as inspiring stories in our City.

The months of May to August 2022 have been eventful for the City Government as these coincided with the appointment and assumption of office of the new set of elected officials in the City. The City Government has conducted a number of activities and processes to ensure the smooth transition of the new administration and continuity of development efforts.

May we continue to inspire and give you new insights through this 2nd issue of MAPA. Happy reading!

- Editorial Board

Read MAPA 2nd Issue (May-August 2022) by MAPAocpdc on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

23/07/2022

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16/06/2022

13/06/2022

6 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT PUERTO PRINCESA

- Silvino G. Alcantara, Jr.

#1 Act of Colonization Signatories

The signing of the Act formalized the colonization and occupation of Puerto de la Asuncion was held on March 4, 1872. Six individuals signed the Act namely Jose de Sostoa, Captain of the Naval Force and Politico-Military Governor, Joaquin de Aymerich, Captain of the Infantry, Severino Sanches, Captain of Engineers, Fr. Exequiel Moreno, Parish Priest, Jacinto Ruiz, Military Administrator, and Ciriaco Onate, Military Physician.

#2 First Mass

The first mass held in the City was on March 10, 1872. It was the fourth Sunday of Lent, when Fr. Ezekiel Moreno (now Saint Ezekiel Moreno) officiated the first mass in Puerto de la Asuncion in a thatched-roof hut.

#3 First Baptism

On March 24, 1872, Celia Marcelo was the first person to be baptized in Puerto Princesa.

#4 First Burial Ceremony

The first burial ceremony was for Justo de la Cruz of Manila held on April 4, 1872. Ever wonder where he was buried?

#5 First Wedding

The first wedding celebrated in the City was between Transquilino Asuncion of Pasig and Isidora San Jose of San Juan del Monte on July 5, 1872.

#6 The First 13 Streets of Poblacion, Puerto de la Asuncion

1) Anda, 2) Concepcion, 3) Elcano, 4) Legaspi, 5) Magallanes, 6) Medes, 7) Nunez, 8) Padre Ybanez, 9) San Juan, 10) Santiago, 11) Santa Potenciana, 12) Santa Rosa, and 13) Ydem.

Source: The Puerto Princesa Story
(Ponce de Leon, 2004)

*Photo below is the Spanish Plaza Complex in Puerto Princesa (1884)

09/06/2022

By: Nicholas Mosquera, Julia Nachemson and David Andersson Can art make streets safer? As part of our Asphalt Art Initiative, a new study found that city streets became considerably safer for pedestrians after incorporating art into roadway redesigns.

09/06/2022

"TRANSPORTATION WOES"

- Vanny Joyce G. Baluyut

As a public commuter, arriving at the San Jose Terminal has never been a pleasant experience. There are barkers everywhere, uncomfortable seating areas, poor quality of roads, tricycles will try to empty your pockets with their overcharged fares, high chances of delay in time of departure, and worst, flooded streets on rainy days. Undeniably, the City of Puerto Princesa does not only have a traffic crisis, but also a mass transportation crisis. The CGPP is working its way towards continued economic growth through development programs that also concern the environment. We are growing in population as many people migrate to the City because it is an earthquake-free area with promising opportunities. Before the pandemic, we had an influx of tourists visiting not only the City but also the famous towns of San Vicente, El Nido, and Balabac. The San Jose Terminal has been there for decades serving the public passengers going to the North and Southern parts of Palawan.

The current state of the said area and the growing transportation problems prompted the City Government to construct the Irawan Bus and Jeepney Terminal. Honorable City Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron said that the 3,200 square meter terminal aims to decongest Barangay San Jose and other urban barangays. He explained that Barangay San Jose will become very congested in five years’ time, thus, the transfer of the transport terminal is necessary.

See opinion article at page 16: https://issuu.com/mapaocpdc/docs/mapa_issue_1_volume_1_jan_to_april_2022_

Photo Credits: Jan Charlee Ligad

29/05/2022

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

By Engr. Jovenee C. Sagun

How can infrastructure development be pursued in a time of frequent lockdowns and quarantines, in an effort to protect the health of our fellow Puerto Princesans? To answer this, the CGPP successfully implemented several highly important infrastructure projects that cater to the various needs of the public. These projects are in line with the five pronged strategy of DOH to manage the pandemic (Prevent the spread of the disease, Detect possible carriers, Isolate the positive, Treat severe cases, Reintegrate the recovered). The fact that this was possible despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic showcases the dedication of the CGPP to perform its functions at all times.

We have a total of 148 successfully implemented infrastructure development projects. These projects are quite diverse, there were vertical projects such as administrative buildings, day care centers, police stations, library and educational facilities, public markets, and slaughter houses as well as more service provision oriented infrastructure such as public cemetery and crematorium, pocket parks and park facilities, and roads. There were 14 vertical projects and the various road projects reached about 30.42 km in total length. We were able to generate more than 900 jobs for the residents of Puerto Princesa with their salary being part of the total investment cost of PhP 4.4 billion.

The infrastructure projects we implemented fall under four categories namely Food Production, Medical Capacity, Tourism, and Decentralized City Government Services.

Read more here:
https://issuu.com/mapaocpdc/docs/mapa_issue_1_volume_1_jan_to_april_2022_

22/05/2022

Simpocan, Redefined: The New Forefront of Marine Turtle Conservation and Sustainable Local Tourism

- Ciara Patricia Dicar

Threatened by all sorts of human exploitation in the past, marine turtles have now become the heart of sustainable local tourism and community-led wildlife conservation in the City of Puerto Princesa. These gentle marine life are protected and conserved in the Simpocan Marine Turtle Sanctuary located in Barangay Simpocan on the west coast of the city. It was established by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) and is now being managed by Community-Based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) – Simpocan Marine Sea Turtle CBST. From 2014 to 2016, the site was a beneficiary of the Candis 3 Marketing Cooperative (C3MC) marine turtle conservation project funded by the USAID.

Unlike other tourist destinations in the City that are accessible by a regular public transportation, going to the place can be quite challenging. If you want to go there, you may drive your car, rent a private vehicle, or wake up early in the morning to catch the earliest jeepney ride going to Simpocan. Whatever it is that you choose, you don’t wanna sleep in the middle of the ride and miss out everything! The two-hour trip may be a little bit bumpy but you will be amazed by the magnificent landscape views along the Puerto Princesa-Napsan Highway. Travelling early in the morning will definitely give you that tropical forest vibe with that cold fresh air, sound of chirping birds, and lush green forest.

Read more at page 10 here: https://issuu.com/mapaocpdc/docs/mapa_issue_1_volume_1_jan_to_april_2022_

Image courtesy of Angelu F. Pascua

13/05/2022

The 1st issue of the triannual publication of the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator is now out!

MAPA, which stands for Making All Plans Attainable, basically aims to share updates on the activities of the Office and the City Government, feature unique stories of people, places, and events in the City, and publish relevant and insightful articles on planning and development.

Click on the link below for an e-copy of our newsletter. Happy reading!

-Editorial Board

Read MAPA Issue 1 (January-April 2022) by MAPAocpdc on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

12/05/2022