As I check the statistics of surfers in this site, there was a noticeable number of accidental visits, or those who don’t really type in the URL. Some searched about barangay ordinances, sangguniang bayan, or anything that has to do with the local government. I assume that they know nothing about our town. Let me give some information on how to go to Baras, Rizal. Read the rest of this entry »
The electrification of the municipality is serviced by Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). It is estimated that the level of household electrification in 1997 is at 53.58%1. It is observed that scattered households in the midland, upper upland and lower upland are still not electrified. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Traffic Condition
The roads in the urban lowland are generally narrow relative to the present size of highways. Some of these roads were built during the Spanish time. The vehicle sizes and volume increased since then, while the road width and capacity remains the same. The traffic in the urban lowland is contributed by inner traffic generation and by vehicles passing through Baras. The total traffic volume however is manageable. Congestion occurs only in intersections approaching the Municipal Hall, where most of the tricycle terminals are also located. Congestion can also be observed at the public market for the same reasons. Read the rest of this entry »
Flood Control
The area near Laguna de Bay, covering portions of Barangays Evangelista, Mabini and Santiago were subject to flooding. The flooding is basically caused by heavy rains and backflow for the lake. Other areas affected are usually caused by overspill of rivers, streams and creeks especially near bridges. Read the rest of this entry »
The development of infrastructure in the Municipality of Baras is generally associated with the growing number and concentration of population. The lower urban area has the highest concentration of population, thus the concentration of infrastructure and facilities. In contrast, the midland is sparsely populated so it becomes more expensive to provide infrastructure in that portion. Pinugay (upper and lower upland) is the most populated barangay but its population is spread over a very large area. Read the rest of this entry »
The structure of the list of establishments registered with the Municipal Treasurer’s office in 2000 is shown in Chart 2, which summarizes Table 11. Read the rest of this entry »
There are two existing residential subdivisions in Baras: Hillside Homes and Bluestar. They are adjacent to each other in Barangay Concepcion near the Manila East Road and accessed by Latigo Drive. Bluestar consists of 1,615 low-cost housing units and occupies a total of more than nine hectares (see Table10). Hillside Homes was put up by the Shell plant in Pililla to house its employees, but no further information was supplied by the municipality and the homeowner’s association contact person. Read the rest of this entry »
There are three recent developments that may jumpstart the tourism industry in Baras. First is the entry of the TAT company through the construction of an initial nine-hole golf course in Barangays San Jose and San Juan, near the Baras-Pinugay Road. The development is currently hampered by difficulties in securing government permits but the company ultimately wants to establish an eighteen-hole golf course with a complementary residential portion. Secondly, the Philippine Tourism Industry has undertaken the development of a two-hectare area surrounding Kay Ungga Falls. Thirdly, the Baras-Pinugay Development Association (BPDA) is spearheading a forest-based project for Sitio San Roque in Barangay Pinugay through the help of the Miriam PEACE Foundation. The said area is a former reforestation showcase of the Manila Seedling Bank and the project is centered on initiating two major economic activities: agroforestry among the upland farmers and ecotourism catering to outdoor / nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Read the rest of this entry »
In terms of sales volume and value, agribusiness is the most important economic component of Baras, posting an approximate sales of 350 million annually. The municipality’s proximity to Metro Manila and its topography makes it ideal for agribusiness with a focus on livestock raising. Read the rest of this entry »
Next to farming, fishing is the most common source of income for the local population. According to the municipal agriculturist, there are no fishpen owners in Baras. Instead, the fishermen rely on daily fishing for their livelihood. The Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources states that the municipality has 587 hectares of fishing ground in Laguna de Bay and 3 hectares of fishing ground in the river, brooks, creeks, and brooks of the municipality. There are three coastal barangays: Santiago, Mabini and Evangelista. Read the rest of this entry »
