MUNICIPAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

HISTORY AND LEGEND

According to Historians, Moncada was formerly a part of Paniqui, a neighboring town.

On the year 1860, four family heads from Magaspac, a barrio of Gerona, namely Don Juan Sagun, Don Pedro Sapon, Don Victoriano Avillanoza and Don Agustin Germina left Barrio Magaspac together with their families to seek for a greener place and to escape the ire of a Spanish curate stationed in Gerona.

After several days of traveling northward, those families reach Sitio Caarosipan . a part of Paniqui. There they built their temporary homes and started clearing and cleaning the place but they discovered that during rainy season, the place got flooded so again they moved out and looked for a higher ground and later settled in Sitio Payacan which was then the name of Barrio Capaoayan and they were convinced of the fertility of the soil and the favorable elevation of the surrounding and they decided to settle right there instead of other place.

From that time, these settlers lost no time in enticing other probable settlers and within a period of time, came groups of immigrants from other places, a big number of which name from Paoay , Ilocos Norte. So, after several years, the settlement rose and grew to a big number of families which was made into a small community.

In view of the increasing number of new settlers, the authorities of Paniqui of which Payacan was then a part, thought of making the Sitio into a barrio in the person of Don Antonio Longa, who hold the position up to 1862.

Because of the fertility of the land as well as the bountiful blessings showered upon them by the Almighty , in thanksgiving , they changed the name of their newly created barrio from Payacan to San Ramon in honor of the venerated patron saint of the place , Saint Raymund Nonnatus to whom the rendered special devotion .

As San Ramon showed signs of advancement and progress, people of all different dialects from other places came to reside and tried their luck, one of whom was a Christian Chinese merchant who was industrious and thrifty, who soon emerged as one of the most prosperous landowner and pivotal entity in the barrio.

His influence to the residents gained headway with his material prosperity. He initiated and stirred the interest and imagination of the civic –minded citizens to work with him for the conversion of San Ramon into independent municipality, but unfortunately, this man died without realizing his dream project for the place. Nevertheless, The spirit behind the movement and project did not die with him, because his adopted son by the name of Vicente Tintiangco, also a full blooded Chinese continued with equal vigor and determination the succeeding phases of the project.

So, through his persistence and untiring efforts, San Ramon was made a full-fledged municipality by virtue of a proclamation by the Spanish Military Governor of Tarlac province. This historic event took place on July 1, 1875, thus the new born municipality was named MONCADA in honor of an influential nobility of Spain.

Another legend worth knowing is how and why MONCADA was the given name. They said that it came about when a group of settlers were so engrossed in their work one day when Spanish soldiers came near them and silently observed their works , stared at them from head to foot and tried to analyze what they are doing. These settlers were planting tobacco seedlings. The workers who had sturdy looks and burnt complexion just went on with their works.

The Spanish soldiers asked what the name of their town in Spanish Language is and the workers thought they were asking what they are planting and so one answered “Muskada” which means tobacco. It is the question of miscommunication that the Spanish soldier thought “Muskada” was the name of the town thus from then on; people came to know the place by such name. But the word seem hard to pronounce soothe folks finally had the name MONCADA.

VISION

A progressive, peaceful, safe and resilient community, anchored on good governance with God-loving and participative people living in harmony with the environment towards a sustainable economic development.

MISSION

To ensure responsive governance, sustainable economic growth and human development, lasting peace and order, convenient and healthy lifestyles and environmental protection.

1. MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

 

1. MUNICIPAL HEADS OF OFFICE

III. HEADS OF NATIONAL AGENCIES

(OFFICE-BASED IN MONCADA)

 

1. A. CURRENT BARANGAY CAPTAINS

 

1. B. LAND AREA OF BARANGAYS

V.PHYSICAL FEATURE

• Geographical Location

The Municipality of Moncada is located 153 kms. North of Manila and 26 kms. away from Tarlac City. It is one of the 17 towns and 1 city in the Province of Tarlac.

Boundaries:

North – Municipality of San Manuel

West – Municipality of Camiling

South – Municipality of Paniqui

East – Municipality of Anao

• Topography/Slope
• Relatively flat where slopes range 0-3%
• Landlocked (away from oceans and mountains)
• Land is ideal for agricultural use
• Climate and Rainfall
• Rainy Season – June – October
• Abundant Rainfall – July – December
• Dry Season – November to May
• Hottest Months – March, April and May
• Cold Months – December to February
• Temperature
• Humidity relatively high during dry season
• Cool during harvest season (“ber” months)
• Occurrence of tropical storms during rainy season
• Soil Type/Fertilit
• Types of Soil:

1. 55% clay loam
2. 45% sandy loam

• Agricultural adaptability of the soil suited for the production of palay, corn, root crops, vegetables, mangoes and other fruit bearing trees
• Surface Hydrology
• Land surface is a rolling plain
• Low lying areas prone to floodings
• Silted waterways
• Inland fishponds
• Water level about 20 ft. deep
• Liquefaction
• Sta. Lucia West prone to liquefaction as a result or effect of the july 16, 1990 earthquake.
• Newly built Municipal Slaughterhouse of Paniqui near the Sta. Lucia River sink/collapsed due to liquefaction

1. LAND USES

Town Total Land Area: 8, 875.3672 has.

1. Existing General Land Use

• Built-up Area 1335 has
• Residential – 2735
• Commercial – 0000
• Institutional – 8600
• Open Space – 0000
• Industrial 0000 has
• Agricultural 7, 794.2337 has

TOTAL 8, 875.3672 has

1. Proposed General Land Use

• Built-up Area 1, 598.087
• Residential – 5675
• Commercial – 1900
• Institutional – 1600
• Open Space – 1700
• Industrial 5800 has
• Agricultural 6, 977.6997 has

TOTAL 8, 875.3672 has

1. Existing Urban Land Use

• Residential – 7500 has
• Commercial – 9000 has
• Institutional – 5000 has
• Open Space – 0000 has
• Agricultural – 7000 has

47.8500 has

1. Proposed Urban Land Use

• Residential – 7500 has
• Commercial – 5000 has
• Institutional – 4000 has
• Open Space – 1500 has
• Agricultural – 0500 has

VII. DEMOGRAPHY

• Town Population

2007 NSO Census – 54, 547

2010 NSO Census – 56, 183

• Annual Growth Rate – 32%
• Population Density

2007 – 6.1

2010 – 6.3

• Total No. of HHs – 12, 000
• Family Size Average – 5
• Population per Barangay

Population 2010

Source: NSO 2010 Census on Population

PROJECTED POPULATION OF MONCADA PER BARANGAY

URBAN – 13, 016

RURAL – 46, 795

Projected Households Population by Barangay

As of 2008

VIII. POVERTY DATA ANALYSIS

POVERTY DATA ANALYSIS

2010 CENSUS ON POPULATION (NSO)

• Tarlac Province – Total Population : 3 million
• Annual Growth Rate : 76 %
• Top Ten Populous Municipalities:
• Moncada – 56, 183
• Victoria – 59, 987
• La Paz – 60, 982
• Bamban – 62, 413
• Camiling – 80, 241
• Gerona – 83, 084
• Paniqui – 87, 730
• Capas – 125, 852
• Concepcion – 139, 832
• Tarlac City – 318, 332
• Moncada Annual Growth Rate : 32 %
• 2014 Projected Population : 59, 275
• Population Density : 6
• Average Family Size : 5
• Households (HHs) : 13, 000
• Income Per Capita : Php 16, 000.00
• Poverty Incidence : 38%

INDICATORS: POVERTY LEVEL / STATUS

• Malnutrition
• Mortality of under 5 years old
• Children not attending school
• HHs without access to safe water supply
• HHs without sanitary toilet facilities
• HHs living on make shift houses or made of materials
• Food shortage
• Unemployment

 

IX. SOCIAL SECTOR

• Health Services

1. Health Facilities

Source: MHO

1. Municipal Health Personnel/Facilities

Source: MHO

TEN (10) LEADING CAUSES OF MORBIDITY FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS

TEN (10) LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS

• Education

Literacy Level:

Public Schools – 95%

Private School – 4.58%

STUDENT/TEACHER and STUDENT/CLASSROOM RATIO BY LEVEL

SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014

Source: Schools-Moncada South and North District

Note: Consolidated Statistical data of the Elementary Schools both in South and North District – DepEd

IX. ECONOMIC SECTOR

1. Agriculture

A. Main Crop – Palay

Secondary Crops: Vegetables and Root Crops

Sweet Potato Tomato

Turnips Eggplant

Yellow Corn Squash

Onion Monggo

Garlic Ampalaya

Tobacco Okra; etc.

Sugarcane

B. Agri-business / Agro-industrial

• Inland-fishing
• Poultry
• Livestock
• Fruit bearing trees production

C. Crop Production

D. Livestock and Poultry

Type : No. of Raisers

• Poultry : 5
• Piggery : 2

2. Trade and Commerce

• Number of Business Establishments Clustered in the 37 Barangays – 508
• Public Market Stalls – 500

An Inventory of Business Establishments

• Wholesale Retail/Merchandizing, Variety Stores
• Eateries and Fast Foods, Bakeshops and catering Services
• Grains, Rice Milling, Warehousing
• Banking, Financing (Banco de Oro, MWCC, Pawnshops)
• Cooperatives
• Furniture and Appliances
• Gasoline Filling Stations
• Motor and Bicycle Parts
• Communication towers/Cell sites, cable system
• Educational institutions, recreation
• Water and Power Supply
• Agri-products / Tools / Chemicals / Fertilizers
• RTW’s
• Construction supplies/concrete products
• Hardware
• Electronics, computer
• Iron works, vulcanizing shops
• Junkshops
• Coc lumber and Hardware
• Resorts

Moncada is a first (1^st) class municipality in terms of income classification.

3. Economic Strategies

A. Ecological Solid Waste Management and Recycling Program

• Established in August 1998 under the leadership of former Mayor Estelita M. Aquino
• Engaged in the production of Organic Fertilizer
• Operating in the Material Recovery Facility
• Market Organic Fertilizer costing Php 350.00/bag

B. Don Benito Wine Processing

• Local liquor derived from sweet potato (camote) juice
• DTI registered
• Decent and clean facility or processing center

C. Town Public Market (new building)

D. The New Slaughterhouse / Abbatoir

• “AA” class accreditation by the NMIS
• Regional Awardee – Best Meat Facility – LGU category

4. Occupation and Employment

A. Major Occupation

• Farming
• Fishing

B. Other form of employment/occupation

• Vendor
• Teaching
• Construction workers
• Proprietors
• Merchandisers
• Farm workers
• Law practitioners
• Physicians
• Medical workers
• Private and government employees
• Others

C. Adult Employed (skilled) – 2, 800

• Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) – 1, 464

Source: OWWA as of 2011

5. Tourism

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

• The MORALES ANCESTRAL HOUSE – is an old wood and brick structure built during the Spanish era, situated adjacent to the public plaza along the national highway. It is today considered a landmark not only because of its colonial structure but also of its historical significance.

It was the residence of the late HON. LUIS MORALES, a brilliant lawyer and statesman who became a Representative of the 1^st District of Tarlac in 1912 and then Governor of Tarlac Province in 1922.

• LUIS MORALES PARK – the town plaza named after one of the Moncada’s most illustrious sons, the Luis Morales Park is the show window of the town.

Mayor BENITO E. AQUINO initiated the first major beautification work on the park, fenced it and dotted it with marble tables and benches. Two fountains were installed also on both sides of the park.

• MONCADA CATHOLIC CHURCH – Newly constructed

SOCIO-CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS EVENTS

• MONCADA TOWN FIESTA – traditionally held every second Saturday and Sunday of February. The annual event has always been one good reason for Moncadenians abroad to come home for a reunion with families and friends.
• FEAST OF ST. RAYMUND NONNATUS – the occasion is in commemoration with the Patron San Ramon Nonnato held every 31^st day of August in this predominantly catholic town.
• MONCADA BEAUTY PAGEANT – centerpiece of the fiesta celebrations, the beauty pageant is a colorful production of song and dance featuring the beautiful women of Moncada in their gorgeous best.

RESORTS

• BAR-MAR RESORT – three (3) kilometers north from the town proper in Brgy. Atencio. It offers relaxation with its awesome amenities
• Calamay Swimming Pool – located in Brgy. Calamay
• Cajulao-Concepcion Swimming Pool – located in Brgy. Lapsing

RECREATIONS

• Rabege Café – hang-out for refreshments and relaxation with the accompaniment of a live-band music
• Moncada Coliseum – the favorite place of cockfighting aficionados.
• Moncada Public Park and Plaza – ideally located in the town proper where Moncadenians and visitors alike can hold their picnics or just enjoy the sights under a canopy of shade trees and gazebos in front of the plaza.

XI. INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Public Goods

• Moncada Public Market
• Moncada Public Auditorium
• Municipal Hall
• Municipal Health Center
• Legislative Building
• Concrete Farm to Market Roads
• School Buildings

B. Facilities

• Moncada Water District
• TARELCO I
• Municipal Slaughter House
• Children’s Playground
• Street lights
• Clean restrooms for public use
• Drainage system
• Health Stations (RHU I & II)

XII. TRANSPORTATION and ACCESS

A. Means of Transportation

• Bicycle, tricycles, motorcycle
• Jeepneys, SUVs
• Buses
• Private vehicles

B. Water Supply

• Level I – Shallow well
• Level II – Deep well, communal water system
• Level III – Moncada Water District (piped-in)
• CY 2007 – 2, 617 HHs
• CY 2015 – 5, 130 HHs

C. Power Supply

• Electrification

Residential – 8, 686

Commercial – 203

Special – 27

Street lights – 9

Public building – 30

Total: 8, 955

Source: TARELCO I

XIII. ENVIRONMENT

• River System

1. Sapang River
2. Banaoang-Calandong
3. Morong-Banaoang River
4. New Course Sapang River
5. Pantol River
6. Baca River
7. Baket-Baket River
8. San Juan Creek
9. San Pedro Creek
10. Calamay Creek
11. Lapsing Creek
12. Nibulsa Creek
13. Bulog Creek
14. Soco-Lanat Creek
15. Corregidor Creek
16. Cawayan-Bugtong Creek
17. Quitomsang Creek
18. Balay-Buwaya Creek
19. Bago-Creek
20. Bimmulalayaw Creek
21. Sta Lucia River
22. Nagsangaan Creek
23. Inland Fishponds

• Land Resources

1. Vast agricultural lands
2. Vegetarian
3. Mango plantation
4. Orchards

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Program

1. Clean and Green Program
2. Tree Planting Activities
3. Production of Organic fertilizer
4. Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

• Waste segregation
• Recycling
• Composting
• Processing of organic fertilizer out of biodegradables

1. Sale of Organic fertilizer
2. Enforcement of Anti-Littering Ordinance
3. Provision of container bins labeled with biodegradables and non-biodegradables in the public market and public plaza
4. Information and Education Campaign (IEC) to increase the level of awareness of the townspeople on Solid Waste Management

XIV. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

• Rehabilitation of Drainage System
• Dredging of waterways
• Disaster Preparedness Program
• Existing equipments for rescue operations
• Dump trucks – 6 barangays – 8
• Ambulances – 5 barangays – 8
• Wooden boats – 1
• Chain saw
• Raincoats, life vests, boots, etc.
• Trained personnel
• Fire trucks
• DRRMC Headquarters/Office
• Motorpool
• Bureau of Fire Protection

1. INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES

• MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT
• PHILIPPINE POSTAL OFFICE
• OFFICE OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS
• MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTERS
• MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
• ABC HALL (ASSOCIATION OF BARANGAY CAPTAINS)
• PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE HEADQUARTER
• LAND BANK EXTENSION OFFICE
• MONCADA WATER DISTRICT
• TARELCO I
• MWCC (MONCADA WOMEN CREDIT COOPERATIVE)
• CHURCHES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS

XVI. ASSESSMENT OF FINANCIAL CAPACIY

• MONCADA – 1^st class municipality in terms of income classification
• SOURCE OF FUNDING

1. Local Internally Generated Income
2. Internal Revenue Allotment Share (IRA) from the National Government
3. Loans/Borrowings
4. Financial Grant from Foreign agencies, National Government Agencies, NGOs

XVIII. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM

1. Concreting of Farm to Market Roads (FMR)
2. Construction of new school buildings
3. Renovation of old school buildings
4. Rehabilitation of Drainage System
5. Improvement of the Moncada Public Auditorium
6. Construction of Barangay Health Stations
7. Flood control projects
8. Acquisition of equipments for rescue operations
9. Provision of farm machineries and equipment
10. Provision of livelihood projects
11. Skills training for the Out-of-School Youth (OSY)
12. Ecological Solid Waste Management
13. Integrated farming (agricultural crops and livestock raising)
14. Agricultural support to farmers

• Certified seeds
• Organic fertilizers
• Hog dispersal
• Soil analysis

15. Human Resources Management and development

• Capability building program
• Skills enhancement program

16. Clean and Green Program

SECTORAL DATA

SOCIAL SECTOR

CRIME STATISTICS – Year 2014

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

1:2,000Police Aids (hired by municipal government)

NegativeNo. of private security agenciesNegativeFACILITIES & EQUIPMENTNUMBERFinger Printing EquipmentOne (1)Intra-Station radiocom systemOne (1)Police Vehicles Negative Motorcycles One (1)PNP Sub-Stations Negative

Source: PNP

SOCIAL SECTOR

CRIME STATISTICS – Year 2014 (Summary)

Source: PNP, 2014

SOCIAL SECTOR

PNP Jail Management Activities

Source: Moncada PNP

Area and Location of Forestlands by Sub-Category and Primary Use, Year _____

Existing Major Agricultural Crops by Area, Production and Market, Year 2011

Comparative Agricultural Crop Areas and Production, Y1 – Y2

Existing Agricultural Support Facilities and Services, Year 2011

Major and Minor Agriculture Occupation/Groups in Urban and Rural Areas, Year 2011

Agrarian Related Concerns, Year 2011

Existing Livestock and Poultry Farms, year 2011

Existing Fishing Grounds and Aquaculture Production, Year 2011

Comparative Area Utilization of Significant Agriculture Activities

Inventory of Commercial Establishment by Economic Activities

City/Municipality: Moncada

List of Business Permits Issued by Type

City/Municipality: Moncada

Historical Data on Industrial Areas

City/Municipality: Moncada

Source: Planning Office / Primary Survey

Inventory of Existing Industrial Establishment by Manufacturing/Industrial Process: Raw Material Input; Production and Markets

City/Municipality: Moncada

Inventory of Existing Industrial Establishment

Inventory of Existing Industrial Establishments by intensity and Capitalization, Year 2012

City Municipality: Moncada

Historical Data on Industrial Areas

City/Municipality: Moncada

Source: Planning Office / Primary Survey

Inventory of Tourism Establishments, Year 2012

City/Municipality: Moncada

*Type of Attraction: Natural; Man-made: Cultural; Festival (event); Religious, Historical and Others

**Ownership: LGU; NGA-DOT; PTA; Protected area; A&D lands; Private Sector

Facilities in Existing Tourism Establishments and Markets Catered, Year 2012

City/Municipality: Moncada

*1. Facilities

af – accommodation facilities (hotels, resort, picnic huts, cottages, comfort rooms, dressing/change rooms, swimming pool, vehicle parking)

ff – financial facilities (banks and money changers)

cf – communication facilities (Telecommunications)

mf – medical facilities (hospitals, clinics)

ef – eating facilities (restaurants and other food and beverage facilities)

s/f – shopping facilities (shopping centers/malls, handicraft stores/souvenir shops)

others – travel agencies and tour operators, airline offices, passenger ferry/shipping service tourist transport operators, airline offices, passengers ferry/shipping services, tourist transport operators/rent-a-car, churches and other religious facilities, town plaza/parks/zoos, recreational facilities, other entertainment facilities.

Inventory of Tourism by Country/Province of Origin, Year 2007 to Year 2011

City/Municipality: Moncada

Cultural and Tourism Activities/Festivals

City/Municipality: Moncada

*1. Frequency of Activity: yearly, semestral, quarterly or monthly activity

**2. Duration: e.g. number of days the activity is held

Potential Tourist Attraction in the Locality

City/Municipality: Moncada