Swot Analysis for San Juan

II.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis of the CBD, Coastal, Upland, and Lowland Barangays in the Municipality of San Juan La Union A. CBD BARANGAYS

STRENGTHS

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WEAKNESSES

Existence of mini-commercial mini-comm ercial stalls for

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Lack of flood control.

lease.

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Poor drainage systems.

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Insufficient evacuation centers in case

7-Eleven

and

Monterey

(known

commercial franchises). 

Increased

number

establishments

of of

such

as

business general

disasters. 

merchandise, beauty/ parlor shops, eateries,

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hardware

and

lumber,

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Deprived coordination of of municipal

internet shops, water refilling stations,

officials to national officials about the

gasoline stations and funeral homes.

provision of enough drainage systems

Observed the laws of of the Indies in

in connection with the different road

terms of the town planning-provided

widening projects along the CBD area

easy access to different public facilities

and its fringes.

such as the town hall, church, public

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Fully-utilized sanitary land fill.

market and town plaza as these are

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Inadequate classrooms for the K-12

Government Spanish

buildings

motifs

creates

curriculum.

adapting

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visual

Municipal

hall

is

spacious

Lack of medical apparatuses and equipment in the municipal health

characteristic of the CBD. 

Highly susceptible to flooding. (see Flood Map)

closely connected with one another. 

flood/fire/earthquake-related

office. to

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Lack of medical staff to accommodate

accommodate all the offices and

patients and concerned residents. (i.e.

conference rooms.

doctors, nurses, midwives)

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Public market has been renovated

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which opened additional spaces for

operating rooms in the municipal health

commercial stalls.

center.

Public market is spacious for market-

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goers. 

The town plaza has been landscaped

shades and pleasant atmosphere to whomever utilizes it. Garbage

collection

implemented

in

the

is

being

two

urban

barangays.   Major

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road

networks

Manila-North

road

namely

and

the

the San

Fernando Bypass Road have been concretized and widened. 

CBD is located along the National Highway

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Any type of land transportation can pass through the CBD area.

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Trees and plants were planted in roadsides.

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Ceiling of the San Juan church is dilapidated.

and planted with trees which provide

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Absence of birthing clinic and minor

Existence

of

establishments Corporation-

feed

two (i.e.

industrial BAMCOR

production

and

Municipal Abattoir-meat production) which contribute large percentage in the annual income of the municipality.

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The grandstand stage of the town plaza is full of vandals.

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Limited industrial establishments- less pollution and destruction of natural cycles.

OPPORTUNITIES

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THREATS

Increasing number of residents within

tsunami inundated areas as projected

Growth of population by 3.32% in the

by PHIVOLCS-DOST. 

CBD area due to massive volume of

and services, thus helping big and

cars

small-scale

establishments.

commercial uplift

their

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development.

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technologies concerning easements

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commercial

Possible alteration of agricultural areas

  Suburbanization. Pollution related to air, soil, and water as caused by increasing volume of

Plans are laid to the construction of

waste and garbage disposal.

evacuation

centers

with

blankets, food, and clothing, kitchens, toilet and baths, and other needed areas. Possible creation of meat trading post along the municipal abattoir. A site is being studied for the proposed new municipal sanitary landfill 

rooting

on communication and transportation.

complete facilities such as storage for

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and

into commercial spaces.

Presence and development of new

additional

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Environmental degradation within the

Increased demands on different goods

establishments

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The location of the CBD is among the

the CBD area.

entire municipality. 

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Extension of the garbage collection services with 2-3 more barangays.

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Water insecurity if misused.

B. COASTAL BARANGAYS STRENGTHS

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WEAKNESSES

Declared as the surfing capital of the

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Northern Philippines 

Existence

of

by PHIVOLC-DOST (see Tsunami

17

Hazard Map)

hotels/resorts

accommodating foreign and domestic

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visitors. 

Increased

number

of

corroding landforms.

business 

restaurants, souvenir shops, and food stalls along the surfing area and in the

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Lack of parking spaces outside every commercial establishment.

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Utilization of the National Highway as a

sides of the national highway.

parking zone especially during peak

Presence of apartments and transients

seasons.

for hospitality purposes. 

Some coastal barangays are prone to erosion, occupying property lines and

establishments such as coffee shops,

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Tsunami inundation area as declared

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Lack of inspection and observation in

Yearly events such as surfing break

the part of the officials as to the

and October Fest are being held within

implementation

the coastal area.

building

Existing

hotels

and

business

establishments have provided a great

spaces.

municipality. Beaches are being maintained and cleaned. 

Coastal barangays are accessible by any type of land transportation as they are

located

along

the

National

Highway. OPPORTUNITIES

to

issuance

of

establishments

which require numbers of parking

number of employment throughout the

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permits

and

THREATS

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Increased number of domestic and

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tourist arrival as reflected in the recent CLUP of the municipality. 

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Progression of businesses along the

commercial establishments continue to

enthusiasts.

be constructed.

Plans are being made to create a food

from internal organs of hogs being

management.

livelihood

programs

can

be

intended to advocate an identifiable product from the municipality. Opens to event organizers to held activities not just twice a year but monthly.   Presence

and

technological

utilization

devices

to

of

new

promote

tourism and invite event organizers. Encourage community participation to maintain the cleanliness and harmony within the vicinity of the place. 

Marine life destruction if tourists fail to observe proper waste disposal and

establishing a food production facility

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identity for San Juan (i.e. food derived

created with the new proposed plan of

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Possible environment destruction if

Emergence of business investors and

  New

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Lean seasons-rainy seasons/ school days

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slaughtered in the municipal abattoir) 

of activities in the coast. 

coastal areas.

Climate variability causing destruction

Creation of mangrove forest with areas prone to erosion.

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Alteration of natural landforms and vegetation due to the increasing desire to put up commercial stalls.

  Progression of local tourism thus

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promoting

folk-industries

such

as

pottery-making and bamboo-crafting.

C. UPLAND BARANGAYS STRENGTHS

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WEAKNESSES

Creation of a communal irrigation

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Lacking of livelihood programs that

association that maintains the existing

may help residents gain additional

irrigation system.

income for other needs apart from the

Abundant water resources (from spring

basic. (i.e. gasoline to run tractors and

and river).

water pumps)

Eight hectares of agricultural land is

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gambling

being fed by the irrigation coming from a common spring.

Some people exhaust their money to

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Poor

community

in

resources

for

Plentiful natural resources surround

developing

the upland barangays.

irrigation and for domestic purposes

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Kaikanan falls.

(i.e. spring)

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Existence of public facilities such as a

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health

center,

day

care

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water

participation

Deprivation of barangay officials to voice out problems to higher officials

center,

elementary schools.

such as the municipal mayor, the

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Low susceptible to flood

municipal

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Offers vast hectares of land for plant

municipal planner.

and tree cultivation. 

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and

the

Deficiency in sustaining programs with regards to spring development.

Existence of a water impoundment in Pacpacac.

agriculturist,

  Individualized

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Production of rice, corn, and tobacco.

concerning

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Availability of fruit bearing trees.

initializing

creation potable

a

of water

long-term

projects rather

communal

system to assist needs about water supply. 

Insufficient trainings of farmers due to poor extension programs.

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Public utility jeeps rarely pass through the area.

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Absence of material recovery facilities.

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Distant cemeteries.

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Narrow roads.

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Lack of machineries like tractors and sprayers to use in land cultivation.

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Inadequate knowledge on upland soil conservation farming as well as the proper mix of farm enterprises.

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Farmers depend on inorganic fertilizers rather than pursuing organic farming.

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Far from hospitals.

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Farmers

and

harvesters

travel

kilometers to sell their produce.

OPPORTUNITIES

  Willingness

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of

THREATS

local

residents

to

Costly budget for new construction of

participate in future developments.

projects such as dams and recreational

Municipal engineers and architects

parks.

recently studied an area for a dam

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  Difficulty

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in

the

transportation

of

construction.

building materials and the passage of

Opens job opportunities for residents if

heavy and enormous equipment due to

prospect dam building pursues.

narrow and rough roads.

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Creation of fish production within the

to

Restoration of Kaikanan falls to serve

advancements

as a water resource and a tourist

dissemination of information valuable

attraction.

in their occupations (i.e. farming and

  Increasing

tourist

arrival

in

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adopt

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in

the

parks along the vicinity of the Kaikanan

municipality such as the municipal hall

falls and the dam.

and the municipal health office.

Availability of equipment for possible

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other

major

facilities

of

the

Possible degradation of soil, water,

dam construction and restoration of the

and air quality due to absence of

Kaikanan falls.

material recovery facilities.

Funding the widening and concreting

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Alteration of some natural contours

of roads in upland areas.

and vegetation with the plans of

Increasing demand for staple foods

constructing new projects.

Potential spring development projects

Promotion

of

agro-forestry

for

Prospective construction of agricultural trading center to contain agricultural products of the residents.

D. LOWLAND BARANGAYS STRENGTHS

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especially

and

diversified plant production. 

technological

Development of possible recreational

provided by the municipality. 

new

Distant to the central business district

such as rice and corn. 

to

livestock grazing)

the

municipality of San Juan. (see Table)

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Adversity in the part of local residents

proposed dam.

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Concreted barangay roads

WEAKNESSES

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Public utility jeeps (cheapest form of

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transportation) often pass through.

barangays near the Baroro river. (see

Central business district, municipal

Flood Map)

hall, and other public facilities can be

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Poor drainage system.

easily access through tricycles and

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Lack of operational evacuation centers

 jeeps and private cars. 

for flood or fire-related disasters.

Availability of small-scale businesses

  Inadequate

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such as mini-grocery stores, and construction supply. 

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Highly susceptible to flood especially

programs

to

develop

material recovery facilities. 

Lacking of initiative from the barangay

Supplies needed in agriculture and in

officials to create and teach the

other domestic needs are available in

residents on the importance of proper

short distances.

waste management.

The type of soil caters varied food-

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producing plants.

Deprived irrigation systems or water impounding projects.

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Vast hectares of agricultural land.

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Farmers produces rice, corn, tobacco,

build water impoundments or small

legumes and vegetables for food and

farmer reservoirs for irrigation and

livestock production.

livestock production.

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Existence of public facilities such as

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elementary schools, health centers, warehouses for rice and corn storage,

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Withdrawn to possible landslides.

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Availability

of

ample

land

Improved spring as a source of potable water

for

prospective tourist recreational parks and facilities.

Lack of information about organic farming.

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Insufficient trainings of farmers due to poor extension programs.

corn dryer facility, and multi-purpose halls.

Lack of community camaraderie to

serves

little

percentage

of

households. 

Weak

assistance

cooperatives-offers

to

barangay

cheap

domestic

supplies and soft loans to marginalized sector of the barangay.

OPPORTUNITIES 

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THREATS

Plans are presented for widening of

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farm to market roads.

into residential areas due to increasing

Increasing population (3.32 % as of

projected population.

2010) with cumulative demands for

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to the absence of material recovery

corn and others such as vegetables,

facilities. 

acquiring

diversified

enhancing

soil

condition

and

subjects. 

Prospective construction of agricultural trading post to contain agricultural products of the residents. the

2013-2018

Comprehensive Land-use Plan of the municipality, a proposed Eco-tourism park is being studied.   Increasing

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domestic

and

foreign

tourists’ arrival (see Table). 

Opening of job opportunities if the ecotourism park reach its full realization.

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Construction of evacuation centers/ multipurpose halls in barangays prone to flooding.

and

technologies about agriculture-related

production in farming.

from

techniques

thus

Discovery of new materials to enhance

Based

new

crops,

increasing productivity.

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Difficulty in the part of the farmers to acquire

  Varied soil types are capable of

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Degradation of soil, water, and air due

staple food supplies such as rice and

fruits, fishes and meats.

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Possible alteration of agricultural lands

Exhaustion of some natural resources and forms if development pursues.

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Growth on the awareness of the residents

to

dredge

canals

and

drainage systems. 

Promotion of mangrove forestry along riverbanks to avoid flooding as well as to provide fish production.