Bataan Coastal Land and Sea Use Zoning Plan (Ch3)

Chapter 3:
COASTAL LAND- AND SEA-USE ZONES
3.1. CLASSIFICATION OF ZONES

The proposed delineation of different
zones state their functionality based on their
potential uses and socio-economic development
within the coastal and marine areas.
Specific zones along coastal zones along
Manila Bay had been matched up with the existing
zones identified in the comprehensive land-use
plans of the different municipalities and city of the
province.
Classification and identification of coastal
zones had been undertaken with due consideration
of the complexity of multiple use conflicts, existing
and proposed levels of development, existing uses,
desired outcomes of uses, and suitability criteria.
The analysis of issues and problems concerning
the various uses in the coastal and marine areas
is in Appendix B. Stakeholder consultations and
common understanding also brought out the
desired classification of other zones. These served
as the crucial factors towards delineating coastaluse zones focusing mainly on identification of
areas intended for conservation and protection,
sustainable use and proper management of coastal
and marine resources.
8. Sanctuaries (birds, marine

turtles, fish, marine reserve)
9. Seagrass Restoration and Protection
Zone
10. Shipping and Navigational Zone
11. Tourism Zone (recreational, cultural,
eco-tourism)
12. Traditional Fishing Zone
The coastal use zoning involved the
assessment of functional uses, and suitability of the
identified zones (Table 5) and compatibility of zones
(Table 6). The Coastal Land- and Sea-Use Zoning
Plan, as shown in Map 18, designates specific uses
of the different zones based on feasible economic
and environmental benefits of the coastal uses
and resources of Bataan. The zoning plan also
addresses the issues related to priorities of certain
users and the need to reconcile and/or prevent
incompatibilities between and among the different
stakeholders and users of the municipal water and
coastal resources of the province. The CLSUZP
also introduces solutions to reduce multipleuse conflicts, maintain environmental quality,
and ensure the sustainable management and
development of the coastal and marine areas.
There are twelve (12) coastal zones that

have been identified by the stakeholders and
assessed for suitability and compatibility. Maps 6
17 show the maps and locations of the following
zones:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Agricultural Zone
Aquaculture Zone
Built-Up Area
Coral Reef Restoration and
Protection Zone
5. Industrial Zone
6. Mangrove and Mudflat Zone
7. Municipal Fishing Zone
Ricefields abound along stretches of land in Bataan.
a. Agriculture Zone (including fishponds)

Agricultural areas also cover a portion
of the coastal stretch of Bataan. Areas are being
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Chapter 3: Coastal Land- and Sea-Use Zones
utilized for agricultural production of crops, such

as rice, vegetables, mangoes, coconut, and
root crops. There are backyard piggeries and
poultries that are also being raised in the area. A
large portion of the coastal land, stretching from
Hermosa to Orion, is used for brackish water
fishponds where milkfish, tilapia, shrimp, and other
fish are cultured.
b. Aquaculture
Fish pens in Bgy. Wawa,

Abucay, Bataan
Aquaculture is defined under RA 8550

as fishery operation involving all forms of raising
and culturing fish and other fishery species in fresh,
brackish, and marine water areas.
This plan defines the aquaculture zone as
an area intended for fish and shellfish operations
like fishpens, fish cages, and mussel and oyster
culture. Following the provisions of RA 8550, the
aquaculture areas should not exceed 10 percent
of the municipal waters. The size allocation for the
aquaculture structures should be agreed upon by
the different stakeholders and users of the area,
with the approval of the local governments. The
province has big socio-economic potential for
the establishment and management of this zone.
However, impacts of aquaculture such as the
excessive use of feeds that affect water quality,
have to be mitigated.
c. Built-up Zone
This zone covers areas where residential,
commercial, educational/academic and institutional
structures are being built/constructed.
A management plan on the existing builtup areas should be prepared and implemented
to minimize the effect of generated problems on
the adjacent zones such as agricultural zone,
aquaculture, fisheries, mangrove areas, and
tourism zone. Specific area for new built-up zones
should be carefully studied and evaluated to ensure
that it will not aggravate the problem on coastal
environment.
d. Coral Reef Restoration and Protection

Zone
Coral reefs consist of large rigid structural
mass of calcium carbonate formed by cement-like
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Fish pens in Brgy. Wawa, Abucay, Bataan.
skeletal remains resulting from successive growth

and development of hemaxypic corals. Coral reefs
are considered one of the important and integral
parts of marine ecosystem, and need to be restored
and protected. It serves as nursery and shelter for
fish and other associated marine species. They also
provide shoreline protection by absorbing wave
energy.
Coral reefs can also be associated with
tourism-related activities, such as diving and
snorkelling. These habitats are visible in the coastal
municipalities of Mariveles, Bagac, and Morong.
Species of bird nest corals (Seriatopora sp.),
Pocilliopora sp., Porites sp., Lobophyllia hemprichii,
Lobophyllia sp., Heli, Galaxea sp., Favites sp.,
Bodiannus mesothorax, and Acropora sp. are
commonly found in the reefs of Bagac.
Unfortunately, these reefs show signs of
damage due to destructive fishing techniques, e.g.
cyanide and dynamite fishing. The establishment
of the coral reef restoration and protection zone
is aimed at mitigating the further destruction
of existing coral reefs. Within this zone, marine
protected areas may be established by law and
other effective means to regulate fishing and other
activities that may damage this ecosystem.
Three-year old mangrove propagules in Bgy. Balut, Pilar.

Major industries, such as the Petron
Bataan Refinery, are located along the
coasts of the province.
e. Industrial Zones
The industrial zone is characterized by
industrial parks, special economic processing
zones and manufacturing establishments. For
example, the Petron Bataan Refinery, Bataan
Combined Cycle Power Plant, Philippine National
Oil Company (PNOC) Alternative Fuels
Corporation Industrial Park, and the Bataan
Economic Zone are located in the industrial zone
in the coastal area. Other industrial plants along
the coasts of Limay are Alstom, Limay Grinding
Mills, Planters Products, and Limay Bulk Handlings
Terminal, Inc.
Zoning of industrial areas are important
since the delineation and allocation of land for
industrial purposes provide potential investors
and development planners with information and
guidelines for the establishment and operation
of medium- and large-scale industries, including
pollution prevention and management facilities.
f.
Mangrove and Mudflat Protection Zone
The mangrove ecosystem has a lot of

ecological and economic benefits. Mangroves
provide nursery grounds for fish, prawns, and crabs
and supports fisheries production in coastal waters.
One great benefit is the nutrients produced from
decomposing leaf litter. This partially decomposed
detritus is exported to and used by the many aquatic
organisms of lagoons and nearshore ecosystems,

such as estuaries, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.
Commercial species of shellfish, shrimps, and
fish rely heavily upon this nutritious food source.
Mangroves also produce organic biomass (carbon)
and reduce organic pollution in nearshore areas
by trapping or absorption.
Mangrove forests protect the coastal
areas and communities from storm surges,
waves, tidal currents, and typhoons. They also
serve as recreational grounds for bird watching
and observation of other wildlife. Mangrove
seeds and propagules can be harvested and
sold. Fish, crustaceans, and molluscs can also be
harvested from mangrove areas. Aquaculture and
commercial fisheries also depend on mangroves
for juvenile and mature fish species. Mangroves
provide sources of tannin, alcohol, and medicine.
Unfortunately, mangroves also serve as ideal
sources of housing materials, firewood and
charcoal, and poles for fish traps. These activities
contribute to the loss of mangrove forests and
should be prohibited.
In Bataan, particularly from the towns of
Orani down to Limay, there are mangrove species,
such as bakauan babae (Rhizophora mucranata),
bakauan lalake (Rhizophora apiculata), bungalon
(Avicennia marina), api-api (Avicennia officinalis),
pagatpat (Sonneratia alba), and nipa (Nypa
fruticans). Their roots, trunks, and branches
provide better anchorage during high winds and
waves. The prop roots also provide attachment
substrates for a multitude of marine organisms.
Mangroves have succulent leaves to retain fresh
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water and salt excreting capabilities to maintain

internal osmotic (salt/water) balance.
Part of the mangrove and mudflat
rehabilitation and protection zone is the buffer
area that is intended to provide an extra layer
of protection around the protected area while
providing limited livelihood opportunities based on
sustainable resource utilization. It aims to provide
a social fence to prevent encroachment into the
protected area by outsiders. Buffer areas should
be treated as an integral part of protected area
in area management planning.
Fish ponds in Orion, Bataan.
g. Municipal Fishing Zone

This zone refers to fishing activities within
municipal waters using small- and medium-sized
fishing vessels of three (3) gross weight tons or less.
Trawling and other destructive forms of fishing are
strictly prohibited. This zone should not cut across
any other zone except shipping and navigational
zone.
h. Sanctuary Zone
The sanctuary zone is where the habitat and
its associated biodiversity are conserved, consistent
with the management plan and with Protected
Areas Management Board (PAMB) approval. In
particular, (i) indigenous community members and/
or tenured migrants and/or buffer zone residents
may be allowed to collect and utilize natural
resources using traditional sustainable methods
that are not in conflict with biodiversity conservation
requirements; (ii) research using reintroduction of
indigenous species may be undertaken; (iii) and
park visitors are allowed limited use, provided
no clearing, settlements, commercial utilization,
or other activities detrimental to biodiversity
conservation shall be undertaken. The level of
allowable activity can be expected to vary from one
situation to another. The utilization of this area is
in accordance with the regeneration of resources
and functional characteristics of the area.
damage the ecosystem of the area are prohibited

and human access is restricted. Basically,
a fish sanctuary should have the following
characteristics:
1. It is a strictly protected area and
any fishing activity is not allowed to
take place.
2. It is managed and enforced by
the community and co-managed by
the Local Government Unit (LGU).
3. It has a legal basis for
establishment.
A community that has a fish sanctuary will
have the following benefits:
1. Protected and increased habitat
quality;
2. Increased abundance in quantity
3.
4.
5.
(1) Fish refuge or sanctuary
Fish sanctuary is a designated area
where fishing or other forms of activities that may
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6.
and quality of fish and marine

species;
Protected population of fishes
particularly diminishing varieties
and ensuring against stock collapse;
Increased genetic diversity and
improved biodiversity of marine
species;
Easier enforcement compared to
other fishery management
approaches;
Open access scheme will be closed
and converted to managed scheme;
7. Increased research and

educational opportunities.
(2) Marine reserves
The marine reserves are designated areas
where activities are regulated and set aside for
educational and research purposes. Strict sanctuary
conditions are not mandated for the entire area,
and access and activities, such as boating, mooring
and certain fishing techniques may be allowed.
Benefits from having a marine reserve include
increased spawning stock, spillover-enhanced
catch to those that are close to the reserve area,
presence of migratory species, improved habitats,
increased productivity, maintained genetic diversity
within the fish stocks, enhanced biodiversity and
species protection, and reduced conflict among
fishery and other sectors.
Most common species of turtles that nest

in the shores of Bagac and Morong are olive
ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacaea), a precious natural
heritage that had only been rediscovered in Bataan
in recent years. Other species are the leatherback
and hawksbill turtles.
Marine turtles are gravely threatened due
to human activities. The marine turtle sanctuary
is intended to save and protect the remaining
pawikans (marine turtles) that come and breed in
the beaches of Bagac and Morong.
Bird sanctuaries provide a haven for migratory birds.
(4) Bird Sanctuary

The presence of sanctuaries give turtles such as the Olive
Ridleys a place to lay their eggs.
(3) Marine turtle sanctuary

Marine turtles are transboundary creatures,
meaning, they travel from one place to another.
In a general perspective, their existence plays
an important role in balancing the marine
environment. The protection of these species is a
must in all areas where they lay their eggs because
marine turtles, though they travel great distances,
always come back to the place where they were
hatched to breed anew.
Bird sanctuaries will be established in

some mangrove areas in Baaan. Migratory birds
from all over Asia flock to the mangrove areas
of Orani, Samal, Abucay, Balanga City, Pilar,
and Orion during the winter months. Number
of birds counted in Bataan in 2005 reached
5,543 during the pilot activity for the Integrated
Environmental Management Program of Manila
Bay Environmental Management Project. Other
forest and sea birds also use the mangrove and
mudflat areas as feeding grounds.
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i.
Seagrass Restoration and Protection

Zone
Seagrass beds are dominated by flowering

grasses that thrive in sandy-muddy portions of
the inter-tidal zones. They are highly productive
habitats that serve as the transition zone between
coral reefs and mangroves. Seagrass beds possess
erect leafy shoots and creepy stems or rhizomes
that aid in propagation. They are normally
found in areas where light can easily penetrate
(shallow, clear, clam waters). Seagrass beds
are characterized as refuge, spawning, nursery
ground, shelter, and food for fish, invertebrates,
turtles, and seahorses, and contribute to shoreline
stabilization. Shrimps, sea cucumber, sea urchins,
seahorses, crabs, scallops, mussels, and snails are
economically important and abundant in seagrass
beds.
Seagrass species, such as Eucheuma spp.,
are found in the municipalities of Hermosa, Samal,
Abucay, Balanga City, Mariveles, Bagac, and
Morong. However, they are usually degraded due to
pollution from land-based activities and destructive
fishing practices. Restoration and protection zone
for this ecosystem is essential considering the
ecological and economic importance of seagrass
beds.
The shipping lanes are those used for

vessel traffic, and intended for vessels calling at,
departing from, or docking at the Port of Orion,
Port of Lamao, and private ports of large industrial
companies along the coastal areas of Limay and
Mariveles.
The fishing vessel lanes are intended for
fishing boats/banca. This area will be applied to
all coastal city/municipalities of Bataan.
Port operation areas are designated
areas adjoining the shipping lanes and adjacent
to the shoreline that are being utilized or reserved
for anchorage, manoeuvering of ships, cargo,
passenger transport, and other related operations
in the different ports of Bataan.
Bataan, being a peninsula, is a province
where shipping plays a major role both in
accessibility of passenger and cargo transport.
The Philippine Ports Authority Port Management
Office in Limay has jurisdiction over the private ports
of Petron Bataan Refinery, Planters Products, Inc.,
PNOC Petrochemical Development Corporation,
and Oilink International Corporation. The
Mariveles Collection Unit (MCU) has jurisdiction
over the private ports of Robust Rocks Resources,
Inc., Edison Bataan Cogeneration Company,
Herma Port Complex, SMC-Bataan Malt Terminal,
and ATI-Mariveles Grains Terminal.
Bataan is host to numerous ports and is a major shipping

venue
j.
Shipping and Navigational Zone
This zone covers areas for port and

shipping operations, and lanes for ships and
fishing vessels.
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The province offers a number of events and attractions that

draws tourists every year.
k. Tourism Zone
Among the key activities in the tourism
zone are recreation, visit to cultural and historical
sites, and eco-tourism.
(1) Recreational
The recreational sub-zone is the area
where sports, such as jet skiing, bancathon,
kayaking, aqua biking, and other recreational
activities are allowed. These recreational zones are
found in the Muni-cipalities of Mariveles, Bagac,
Areas such as these provide oppurtunities for recreational activies
Digging for clams (kabios) is a common practice in Brgy. Wawa,

Abucay, Bataan.
and Morong facing the South China Sea.

(2) Cultural/Historical
Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor)
Bataan is considered as one of the major

tourist destinations in the Philippines particularly
during the summer months. Local and foreign
visitors also flock to the province in time for the
celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan at the Shrine
of Valor atop Mt. Samat on April 9 of every year.
Not only the locals and foreigners visit the province
to commemorate the gallantry and bravery of their
glorious past, but also to enjoy the pristine waters
and sandy beaches of Bagac and Morong.
The delineation of tourism zone is a key
strategy in promoting tourism as an economic and
income-generating activity. However, the zoning
plan also aims to regulate tourism activities to
mitigate the negative environmental and social
impacts.
Cultural/historical sub-zones are areas that

are known to have significant historical, cultural,
and/or religious values where traditional rites
exist and ceremonies and/or festivities/practices
are observed. Such zone is identified in order to
preserve, educate the youth, and showcase the
rich culture of the province. Historical areas may
be found in Mariveles, Pilar, and Bagac.
(3) Eco-tourism
These areas are reserved or proclaimed
as eco-tourism destinations where trekking/boating
on mangrove areas, open sea boating, diving,
snorkelling, and bird watching can be done.
Coastal eco-tourism is defined as tourism in
harmony with nature, which is usually associated to
a responsible travel to natural areas that conserves
the environment and sustains the well being of the
local people.
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l. Traditional Fishing Zone

This zone covers areas where the
traditional form of fishing is practiced with the use
of gears, such as hook and line (kawil), snares
(panukot), spear and spear gun (pana, pamana),
scoop nets (panalok), and cover pot (pangilaw) for
subsistence.
The proposed Coastal Land- and Sea-Use
Zoning Plan, as shown in Map 18, designates
specific uses of the different zones based on
feasible economic and environmental benefits of
the coastal uses and resources of Bataan. The plan
will also address the issues related to priorities of
certain users and the need to reconcile and/or
prevent incompatibilities between and among the
different stakeholders and users of the municipal
waters and coastal resources of the province. This
plan also includes actions to reduce multipleuse conflicts, maintain environmental quality
and ensure the sustainable management and
development of the water body and its resources
(Chapter 4).
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Map 6
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Map 7
36
Map 8
37
Map 9
38
Map 10
39
Map 11
40
Map 12
41
Map 13
42
Map 14
43
Map 15
44
Map 16
45
Map 17
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Map 13
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Table 5. Functional Uses and Suitability Criteria for Each Zone

ZONE
Agricultural Zone
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ZONE
COASTAL AREAS COVERED
- Agricultural production
o Areas with fertile soil for agricultural crops
o Irrigable areas
- Fishpond operations
o In ow of brackish water
o Muddy and sandy loam soil
o Presence of mangroves
Province-wide for agricultural production
- Zone suitable for the culture of sh and other marine

resources like shellsh, segrass, giant clam, oysters
etc.
- Depth of the sea is within reach by bamboo pole used
as stake and structure for mussel cage
- Existence of mussel culture, shpen, cage structure in
the area
Orani to Limay
Built-up Areas
Zone
Residential areas and settlements

Presence of urban centers
With land route areas
Supportive to other developments (e.g. commercial,
institutional, small scale industries, etc.)
Province-wide
Coral Reef
Restoration and
Protection Zone
With sandy and rocky bottom

Presence of thriving coral reefs in the area
Water free of any pollution
Serve as sh habitat, feeding, and spawning area of
other marine animals
Industrial Zone
Presence of small, medium and large industries

Provides opportunities for jobs, income
Presence of deep sea harbour for pier development
Proclamation of the area as industrial/ economic
zones
Aquaculture Zone
Mangrove and
Mudat Protection
Zone
Selected areas in Mariveles, Bagac, and

Morong.
Mariveles, Bagac, Morong
Limay, Mariveles, Hermosa, and Morong
Existence of mangrove in the area

Presence of inow of brackishwater
Provides food and sanctuary for other marine life
Muddy tidal at
Serves as pollution sink and shoreline protection
Orani to Orion
Mudats - Habitat for shellsh and other marine organisms

- Stretch of muddy tidal at with alluvial sand bars
Orani to Orion
Mangrove -
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Coastal areas from Hermosa to Limay for

shpond operations
Table 5. Functional Uses and Suitability Criteria for Each Zone (continued from page 48)
Municipal Fishing
Zone
- Deep seabed
- Abundance of different pelagic and demersal species
- No existing structure that would hamper shing
activities
Sanctuaries Zone
(sh, marine
turtle, birds, etc.)
- Breeding area for sh and other marine animals

- Availability of natural habitats and resources (e.g.
corals, seagrass, etc.)
Seagrass
Restoration and
Protection Zone
- Sandy bottom
- Nursery, feeding, and spawning area and shelter of
marine animals
- Seabed soil suitable for seagrass propagation
Orani, Samal, Orion, Mariveles, and Bagac
Shipping and
Navigational Zone
- Deep sea bed leading to port zone

- No illegal structure that would obstruct shipping and
navigation
Deep sea areas: Orion, Limay, Mariveles,

Bagac, and Morong.
Tourism zone
- Presence of sandy and clean beaches

- Areas with aesthetic and scenic values
- Availability of other ecotourism related resources (e.g.
marine turtle sanctuary, coral reefs, etc.)
- Accessible to other infrastructure and amenities
- Areas with cultural and historical values
Bagac, Limay, Mariveles, and Morong
Traditional
Fishing Zone
- Shallow area
- Presence of marine resources (e.g. mussels, capiz,
clams, crabs, sh, and others)
- Presence of traditional harvesting and collection
of resources in the area (selective and manual
collection, hook and line, etc.)
- Can be reached by walking
All coastal LGUs
Deep sea area of Orani Mariveles,

Bagac, and Morong
Specic areas in coastal city and

municipalities
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Not applicable
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sanctuary Zone
Seagrass Zone
Shipping & Navigation Zone
Tourism Zone
Traditional shing Zone
X
Municipal shing Zone
NA
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
O
X
O
Mangrove and Mudat Zone
Not compatible
X
O
O
X
O
O
X
X
X
O
X
Industrial Zone
Compatible
O
O
X
O
O
X
O
O
O
X
Coral reef Zone
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
Built-up Zone
X
O
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
O
Aquaculture Zone
X
X
O
X
O
X
X
O
X
X
O
X
O
X
X
X
X
O
Agricultural Zone (farms, inland shpond)
Agricultural Zone
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
Aquaculture (sh pens/cages, shellsh farms)
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ZONES
Table 6. Zones Compatibility Matrix
Built up Area/Agricultural Area
Coral Reef Restoration & Protection Zone
Industrial Zone
Municipal Fishing Zone
Sanctuaries (sh, marine turtles, birds)
Seagrass Restoration & Protection Zone
Shipping & Navigational Use Zone
Tourism Zone (recreation, cultural & eco-tourism)
Traditional Fishing Zone
Legend:
3.2. CLSUZP REGULATORY SYSTEM
A coastal use regulatory system will

be implemented for the different municipalities
and city of Bataan. The system aims to protect
designated use of coastal zone and mitigate
adverse environmental impacts of certain economic
activities. The system will incorporate the allowed
(dominant, compatible, and regulated) and
prohibited uses of each identified zone in support
of management policies of coastal land and sea
areas. For each delineated coastal use zone,
different regulations will be applied or developed
(if not existing) and imposed on various land and
sea-based human activities. Table 7 provides the
guidelines and criteria for allowed and prohibited
uses and activities in each zone. Allowed uses
are further classified into dominant, compatible,
and regulated uses. The location of each zone in
each municipality/city is shown in Table 8 and 9.
Maps 19-29 show the coastal use zoning maps
for the different coastal municipalities and city of
Bataan.
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Settlement/
residential area
Institutional
Commercial
Built-up
Zone
Small-scale,
light industries
Articial reef
Tourism
Research and
educational
purposes
Mangrove
planting
Fishpond operations
Fish and shellsh culture

areas
Residential
COMPATIBLE
ALLOWED USES
Agricultural
production
(crops, livestock,
orchard)
DOMINANT
Aquaculture
Zone
Agricultural
Zone
ZONES
Establishment
of small- and
medium-scale
commercial
and industrial
establishments
Establishment
of structures
for sh traps/
cages and
mussel culture
Sustenance/
traditional shing
Mariculture
Fishpond
operations
Establishment
of commercial
and backyard
piggery and
poultry
REGULATED
Table 7. Guidelines for the Coastal Land- and Sea-Use Zones
Squatting/informal
settling
Untreated, solid,
toxic, and hazardous waste disposal
Shipping and navigational activities

Solid and liquid
waste disposal
from land- and seabased sources
Excessive use of
feeds
Squatting/informal
settling
Residential
Improper solid
and liquid waste
disposal
Excessive use of
feeds
Use of harmful/
prohibited pesticides and fertilizers
Improper solid
and liquid waste
disposal
Tourism activities
PROHIBITED/ RESTRICTED USES
P.D. 296;
R.A. 7279;
R.A. 9003;
R.A. 9275;
P.D. 1151;
P.D. 1586;
R.A. 7942
R.A. 8550;
R.A. 8435;
R.A. 9275;
R.A. 6969;
P.D. 979;
P.D. 984;
P.D. 856
R.A. 8550;
R.A. 8435
R.A. 8435
SUPPORTING
NATIONAL POLICIES
LGUs*
HUDCC/NHA
DENR
DPWH
DTI
DepEd
DOH
DSWD
PNP
LGUs*
DA-BFAR
DENR
LGUs*
DA-BFAR
DENR
LGUs*
DA
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY/
INSTITUTION
Bird
sanctuary
Research and
educational
purposes
Mudat
protection
Habitat for
shrimp, crabs,
etc.
Mudats
Mangroves
Ecotourism
sites
Bird
sanctuary
Research and
educational
purposes;
avifauna
monitoring
Conversion of
abandoned
shponds
back into
mangroves.
Mangrove
planting.
Rehabilitation
and protection
Food and
sanctuary
for birds and
marine life
Mangrove
nursery and
collection of
propagules for
replanting
Protection of
shoreline
Mangrove
and Mudat
Protection
Zone
Commercial
Industrial
development
Industrial
Zone
Marine
reserve
Tourism
Research and
study
COMPATIBLE
Breeding,
spawning,
feeding area for
marine shes,
turtles, etc.
Coral reef
sanctuary or
protected area
Fish sanctuary
DOMINANT
ALLOWED USES
Coral Reef
Restoration
and
Protection
Zone
ZONES
Mangrove
planting
Dredging for
shing vessel
navigational
lane
Mudcrab
culture
Collection of
dried branches
for fuelwood
Establishment
of ecotourism
structures
(e.g.,
boardwalks,
etc.)
Collection of
associated
mangrove
species, (e.g.,
nipa)
Establishment/
expansion of
renery oil
and chemical
depot,
quarrying
activities, &
mangrove
planting
Tourism and
recreation
(diving &
snorkelling)
Research and
study
REGULATED
Conversion/
reclamation of
mudat areas
(e.g., settlement,
commercial,
& industrial
purposes)
Cutting of
mangroves
Conversion of
mangrove areas
into other uses
Building structures
within mangrove
areas
Encroachment
of built-up areas
(settlement)
Tourism
development
Fishing activities
Untreated liquid,
solid, toxic, and
hazardous waste
disposal
Residential
Use as shipping
and navigational
lane
All shing activities
Collection/
harvesting of any
type of corals
R.A. 8550;
P.D. 705;
R.A. 9147;
R.A. 7161;
R.A. 9003;
DENR DAO
15-90;
P.D. 1067, Art.
51;
CA 141; CA349
P.D. 1152
Sec.24;
R.A. 9003;
R.A. 9275;
R.A. 6969;
P.D. 1151;
P.D. 1586;
R.A. 7942
R.A. 9147;
R.A. 7586;
R.A. 8550;
P.D. 1219
SUPPORTING
NATIONAL POLICIES
Table 7. Guidelines for the Coastal Land- and Sea-Use Zones (continued from page 52)
LGUs*
DENR
DA-BFAR
DOT
PNP
POs, NGOs
LGUs*
DTI
PEZA
DENR
PPA
LGUs*
DENR
DA-BFAR
PNP
PCG
DOT
DOST-PCMARD
POs, NGOs
Private sector
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY/
INSTITUTION
53
54
Municipal shing
using small- to
medium-sized
shing boats of
3 gross weight
tons (gwt) and
below
Haven and
spawning
ground of
marine shes/
turtles
Fishery reserve
Marine turtle
conservation
area
Bird sanctuary
Seagrass
rehabilitation
and protection
Food and haven
for marine shes
Fish sanctuary
Marine reserve
Sanctuaries
Zone
- sh
- marine
turtle
- birds
- marine
reserve
Seagrass
Restoration
and
Protection
Zone
DOMINANT
Municipal
Fishing
Zone
ZONES
Research and
educational
purposes
Eco-tourism
Research and
educational
purposes
Eco-tourism
Mangrove
areas
Coral reef
reserve
Establishment
of articial
reefs
Marine
reserve
COMPATIBLE
ALLOWED USES
Recreation
(diving &
snorkeling)
Research and
study
Fishing
activities
Research and
study
Eco-tourism
activities
Building
structures
for turtle,
bird and sh
sanctuaries,
and
conservation
area
shing
REGULATED
All types of shing

activities
Use as shipping
and navigational
lane
Collection of
seagrass
Any form of shing

activities in sh
sanctuaries
Built-up areas
(residential,
commercial)
Industrial
development
Shipping and
navigation
Dumping of wastes
Shipping and
navigational
activities, except
for shing lanes
Large-scale
commercial shing
activities (boats of
more than 3 gwt)
Illegal shing
Illegal dumping of
wastes
P.D. 1219
R.A. 8550;
R.A. 7586;
P.D. 1151;
P.D. 1586;
Proclamation
2146;
R.A. 9275;
R.A. 6969;
R.A. 9003;
P.D. 979
R.A. 9147
R.A. 9147;
R.A. 7586;
R.A. 8550;
P.D. 1151;
P.D. 1586;
Proclamation
2146;
R.A. 9275;
R.A. 6969;
R.A. 9003;
P.D. 979
R.A. 8550;
R.A. 7160;
R.A. 8435;
R.A. 9275;
R.A. 6969;
R.A. 9003;
P.D. 979
SUPPORTING
NATIONAL POLICIES
LGUs*
DA-BFAR
DENR
PNP
PCG
DOST-PCMARD
POs, NGOs
LGUs*
DA-BFAR
DENR
PNP
PCG
DOST-PCMARD
DOT
POs, NGOs
LGUs*
DA-BFAR
DENR
PNP
PCG
DOST-PCMARD
POs, NGOs
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY/
INSTITUTION
Shipping
operation
activities
Port
development
and operation
Vessel trafc
use
Tourism
activities
Eco-tourism
Historical and
cultural site
preservation
Recreational
shing
Sustenance
shing using
traditional
shing method
(e.g., paddled
and small
motorized banca
and acceptable
net size)
Manual
extraction/
collection of
resources
Tourism
zone
Traditional
Fishing
Zone
DOMINANT
Shipping
and
Navigational
Zone
ZONES
Fishing
sanctuary
Shellsh
protection
zone (i.e.
capiz, etc.)
Seagrass
protection
zone
Seaweed
culture
Research and
educational
purposes
Tourism
Research and
educational
purposes
COMPATIBLE
ALLOWED USES
Harvesting of
shellsh and
fry (selective
collection)
Seaweeds
culture
Eco-tourism
Tourism
development:
structures
Recreational
activities
Commercial
and residential
Traditional
shing (in
coordination
with beach
resort owners)
Passage/entry
of shing
vessels
Construction
and operation
of ports
Tourism
Research and
education
REGULATED
Establishment
of shpen/cage,
mussel structure
Entry of
commercial and
municipal shing
vessel
Trawl and barilya
method of shellsh
collection
Shipping and
navigation
Built-up areas
Illegal shing
Aquaculture
Agriculture
Industrial
Shipping and
navigation
Squatting/informal
settling
Building structure
within the 20-m
salvage zone of
foreshore area
Fishing activities
Tourism and
recreational
activities
Solid & liquid waste
disposal from ships
and boats
Building/
establishment of
shing structures
(i.e., sh pen/
cages, mussel
structure, etc.)
Fish sanctuary;
marine reserve
R.A. 8550
P.D 564;
P.D. 1152 Sec.
59;
P.D. 1151;
P.D. 1586;
Proclamation
2146;
R.A. 7942;
P.D. 856;
P.D. 1067, Art. 51;
CA 141; CA349;
R.A. 9275;
R.A. 6969;
R.A. 9003;
P.D. 979
E.O. 125;
R.A. 5173;
P.D. 979
SUPPORTING
NATIONAL POLICIES
LGUs*
DA-BFAR
DENR
PNP
PCG
DOST-PCMARD
POs, NGOs
LGUs*
DOT
PTA
NHI
NCCA
DENR
PNP
DTI
DepEd
POs, NGOs
LGUs*
DOTC
PPA
MARINA
PCG
PNP
DENR
Private sector
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY/
INSTITUTION
55
Table 8. Zone Location

DISTANCE FROM COASTLINE (Seaward) AND KEY FEATURES
MUNICIPALITY
ABUCAY
AGRICULTURAL
ZONE
(Including shpens)
Within the existing

areas
AQUACULTURE
ZONE
CORAL REEF
RESTORATION
ZONE &
PROTECTION
ZONE
INDUSTRIAL
ZONE
2 - 4 km
2,000 m /module
with 50 m
spacing on all
sides
2
BAGAC
BALANGA
BUILT-UP ZONE
MANGROVE
& MUDFLAT
PROTECTION
ZONE
150 m
50 m buffer zone
seaward
25 has.
Reclamation
(Wawa, Calaylayan)
200 m
Existing sites
Within the existing area
0.5 km-2.0 km
(1.5 km)
100 m
100 m2/module
with 25 m
spacing on all
sides
LIMAY
ORANI
ORION
0.5-1.5 km
(1 km)
Within the existing

agricultural areas,
except for illegal
shpond
150 m
Existing sites
2-4 km
200 m and
establish buffer
zone against
settlement
(informal settlers
encroachment)
2,000 m2/module
with 50 m
spacing on all
sides
1.0-2.5 km
(1.5 km)
100 m
100 meters,
except for Daan
Pare which is 200
meters and
establish buffer
zone against
settlement &
informal settlers
1 km for mussel
culture
1.0-2.5 km
2,000 m2/module
with 25 m
spacing on all
sides
56
150 m
(Alangan)
200 m
First 500 m for

shtrap
PILAR
Shoreline
of Lamao &
Kitang II
800 sq.m
Reclamation in Balut
50 m
Balut to Landing
Table 8. Zone Location (continued from page 56)

MARIVELES
30 has.to be
reclaimed in
Poblacion
MORONG
SAMAL
Existing sites
Shoreline
of Lucanin,
Batangas II,
Alas-asin,
Baseco,
Sisiman,
Bataan
Ecozone
Existing sites
except for the illegal
shpond
Along river sides
2 to 3.5 km
200 m
2,000 m2/module
with 50 m
spacing on all
sides
Table 8. Zone Location

MUNICIPALITY
MUNICIPAL
FISHING
ZONE
ABUCAY
4 km up to
municipal
water
boundary
SANCTUARY
ZONE
SEAGRASS
RESTORATION
AND
PROTECTION
ZONE
SHIPPING AND
NAVIGATION ZONE
50 m width
Mabatang
TRADITIONAL
FISHING
ZONE
TOURISM
ZONE
2 km
100 m width
Abucay River
50 m width
Capitangan
BAGAC
BALANGA
LIMAY
ORANI
1-15 km
Marine turtle
sanctuary
(Montemar,
Quinawan)
200 m
(10,000 m2
Brgy Look coastal
area)
2 km up to
municipal
water
boundary
5.5 km. up
to municipal
water
boundary
4 km up to
municipal
water
boundary
Based on PPA
and Coast Guard
Standard
1 km
200 m
500 m
2 km
150 m width Sibacan

200 m width
Tortugas &Pto. Rivas
50 m shing boat
Part municipal
zone
(sh sanctuary)
50 has.
Major port shipping

lane will be based
on PPA and Coast
Guard Standard
2.0 km -2.2 km
50 meters width
Part of
this will be
intended
for sh
sanctuary
2 km
200 meters
57
Table 8. Zone Location (continued from page 57)

ORION
PILAR
MARIVELES
MORONG
2.5 km up
to municipal
water
boundary
50 has. between
Daang Pare and
Capunitan (within
traditional shing
zone)
200 m
Sta. Elena & Puting
Buhangin
2.9 km up
to municipal
water
boundary
40 m width all rivers

(Wawa & Balut)
1.5 up to
municipal
water
boundary
1.5 km up
to municipal
water
boundary
50 m for shing boat

and 500 m for Orion
Port
50 m
Marine Turtle
Sanctuary
(Nagbalayong,
Poblacion,
Sabang)
Based on PPA
and Coast Guard
Standard
1 km
1.4 km
1.5 km
100 m
(cove to
cove)
Based on PPA
and Coast Guard
Standard
1.5 km
300 m
50 m width
All rivers
1.8 km
Marine
Reservation Area
( Matikis)
Fish Sanctuary
(Sabang)
SAMAL
58
3.5 up to
municipal
water
boundary
200 m
Abucay
Bagac
Balanga
Dinalupihan
Hermosa
Limay
Mariveles
Morong
Orani
10
Orion
11
Pilar
12
Samal
Tourism Zone
(recreation, cultural & eco-tourism)
Seagrass Restoration & Protection

Zone
Sanctuaries
(sh, marine turtles, birds)
Industrial Zone
Coral Reef Restoration & Protection

Zone
Built up Area/Agricultural Area
Aquaculture
(sh pens/cages, shellsh farms)
Municipality
Agricultural Zone
(farms, inland shpond)
Table 9. Coastal Land- and Sea-Use Zone, by Municipality/City
NEW COASTAL LAND AND SEA USE ZONES

1
Agricultural Zone (farms and shpond)
Aquaculture (sh pens/cages, shellsh

farms)
Sanctuaries
Seagrass Restoration & Protection Zone
Built-up Area Zone
10
Coral Reef Restoration
11
Tourism Zone (recreation, cultural & eco-tourism)
and Protection Zone
12
(Commercial, Residential, Institutional)

4
5
6
New
Existing
NA
Industrial Zone
Mangrove & Mudat Restoration
and Protection Zone
Note:
Fish Sanctuary, Marine Turtle Sanctuary (Strict Protection)

Mangrove,coral,seagrass (Restoration, Protection and Habitat Management Zone)
59
Map 19
60
Map 20
61
Map 21
62
Map 22
63
Map 23
64
Map 24
65
Map 25
66
Map 26
67
Map 27
68
Map 28
69
Map 29
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Chapter 3:

COASTAL LAND- AND SEA-USE ZONES

3.1. CLASSIFICATION OF ZONES

8. Sanctuaries (birds, marine

There are twelve (12) coastal zones that

Ricefields abound along stretches of land in Bataan.

a. Agriculture Zone (including fishponds)

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utilized for agricultural production of crops, such

Fish pens in Bgy. Wawa,

Aquaculture is defined under RA 8550

d. Coral Reef Restoration and Protection

Fish pens in Brgy. Wawa, Abucay, Bataan.

skeletal remains resulting from successive growth

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Three-year old mangrove propagules in Bgy. Balut, Pilar.

Mangrove and Mudflat Protection Zone

The mangrove ecosystem has a lot of

organisms of lagoons and nearshore ecosystems,

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water and salt excreting capabilities to maintain

g. Municipal Fishing Zone

damage the ecosystem of the area are prohibited

and quality of fish and marine

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7. Increased research and

Most common species of turtles that nest

Bird sanctuaries provide a haven for migratory birds.

(4) Bird Sanctuary

(3) Marine turtle sanctuary

Bird sanctuaries will be established in

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Seagrass Restoration and Protection

Seagrass beds are dominated by flowering

The shipping lanes are those used for

Bataan is host to numerous ports and is a major shipping

Shipping and Navigational Zone

This zone covers areas for port and

The province offers a number of events and attractions that

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Areas such as these provide oppurtunities for recreational activies

Digging for clams (kabios) is a common practice in Brgy. Wawa,

and Morong facing the South China Sea.

Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor)

Bataan is considered as one of the major

Cultural/historical sub-zones are areas that

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l. Traditional Fishing Zone

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Table 5. Functional Uses and Suitability Criteria for Each Zone