Development Thrust and Strategies

Development thrust and strategies

Agriculture is the municipality’s main economic sector, with residents involved in farming, livestock, or fishing. Looc is a municipality with an agricultural–based economy that requires significant growth in order to fully contribute to the local economy and improve the standard of living of Loocnons, particularly farmers and fishermen. Another objective of the local administration is to supply the growing demand for agricultural products from consumers in this and surrounding

municipalities without endangering the environment. Strict implementation of the forest and coastal resource management program is essential for protecting and preserving Looc’s agricultural resources.

The Looc Local Government is working to achieve the national government’s priority program

on agricultural development for self-sufficiency and food security through sustainable agriculture in farming, livestock, and fishery production.

Opening the agriculture sector, particularly the local fishing industry, to sustainable development will not only contribute to Looc’s economic stability, but will also strengthen the tourism industry, which offers to local and foreign visitors the prime tourist destinations in Looc, namely the Looc Fish Sanctuary and the Looc Bay Mariculture Park Development Project, which are located at the heart of Looc Bay.

With these development scenarios, the Local Government of Looc hopes to achieve its development thrust of AGRICULTURE AND ECOSYSTEM TOURISM, providing a clear direction in the provision and implementation of future programs and projects in the economic, social, infrastructure, environment, and institutional sectors.

aGRI-TOURISM

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White sand beaches in Looc were developed by private local and foreign investors boosting the tourism industry in the locality. Several beach resorts were established along the coastline of Agojo, Buenavista and Camandag giving attraction to the clear waters of Looc Bay. A resort in Sitio Lumbia, Limon Sur was developed to give an alternative tourist destination to those who want to swim in fresh water swimming pool. In support to these developments, majority of the efforts in the tourism sector are focus in Looc Bay, Looc Fish Sanctuary and Looc Bay Mariculture Park.

The Municipality of Looc had formulated and implemented the Municipal Coastal Resource Management Plan. It serves as foundation of the environmental protection program and marine development of the locality specifically for Looc Bay and the rest of the municipal waters. With the CRM Plan, Looc had done a big step towards of becoming a prime eco-tourism destination in Romblon because of the Looc Fish Sanctuary and Looc Bay Mariculture Park.

ECO-TOURISM

THRUSTS	STRATEGIES
DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOLLOWING: LOOC FISH SANCTUARIES AND LOOC BAY MARICULTURE PARK AS PRIME ECO-TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN LOOC AS WELL AS THE WHITE SAND BEACHES AND OTHER TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN LOOC	CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF LOOC FISH SANCTUARIES AND LOOC BAY MARICULTURE PARK THROUGH ESTABLISHMENT OF MAJOR FACILITIES AND AMENITIES LIKE ADDITIONAL FLOATING KIOSK, RESTAURANTS, COMFORT ROOMS, NON MOTORIZED WATER EQUIPMENT SUCH AS KAYAKS, PADEL BOARDS AND OTHER ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. IMPROVEMENT OF TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WHICH WILL PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ASSISTING THE TOURISTS AND MARKETING THE LOCAL TOURIST DESTINATIONS. EMPOWERMENT OF TOURISM MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS THR OUGH BUDGETARY SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF ITS OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND ADVERSTISEMENT IN THE INTERNET, NEWSPAPER, RADIO, BROCHURES AND FLYERS. IMPORTANCE OF 4 P’s IN MARKETING STRATEGIES: PLACE, PRODUCT, PRICE AND PROMOTION. ORGANIZATION AND TRAINING OF LOCAL TOUR GUIDES ENABLE TO STRENGTHEN THE TOURISM INDSUTRY IN THE LOCALITY PRIORITIZATION OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FUND TO TOURISM SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURES LIKE PORTS, ROADS AND OTHERS. ACQUISITION OF TOURISM SERVICE VEHICLE REHABILITATION OF LOOC BAY LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ENABLE TO ATTRACT LOCAL AND FOREIGN INVESTORS
DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR	REHABILITATION AND CONCRETING OF EXISTING ROADS AND BRIDGES. CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE CANAL IN POBLACION AND IN 11 BARANGAYS. CONSTRUCTION OF LOOC TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL FOR PASSENGER,CONSUMERS, PRODUCERS AND TRADERS. REHABILITATION OF MALBOG PORT AND LOOC FEEDER PORT. IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION OF POWER SUPPLY TO MEET THE PRESENT AND FUTURE DEMAND. DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER WATERSHED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITY. REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING WATERWORKS FACILITY. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN THE COMMUNICATION SERVICES SUCH AS CELL SITES, INTERNET FACILITIES AS WELL AS CABLE TELEVISION FACILITIES.
PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES	REHABILITATION OF EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILTIES IN 12 BARANGAYS. CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES. CAPABILITY TRAININGS AND SEMINARS OF TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL. IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING HEALTH AND SANITATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN 12 BARANGAYS. CONSTRUCTION OF EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BUILDING TO IMPROVE GENERAL PUBLIC SERVICES SUCH AS EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, BUDGETING, TREASURY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE POPULACE. REHABILITATION OF GENDER AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE. IMPROVEMENT OF LOOC SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING FACILITIES. PROVISION OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO QUALITIFIED BENEFICIARIES. PROVISION OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO QUALITIFIED BENEFICIARIES. CONTINUOUS PROVISION OF SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES TO ADDRESS POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, POOR SANITATION, POOR MATERNAL CARE, LACK OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, HIGH INCIDENCE OF OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH AND EVEN HOUSING PROBLEM. FULL SUPPORT IN PEACE AND ORDER PPAs OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION, MDRRM OFFICE, 12 BARANGAYS AND VOLUNTEERS. RESILIENCY IN DISASTER BY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MUNICIPAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT PPAs IN 12 BARANGAYS. ESTABLISHMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN 12 BARANGAYS INTENSIVE INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION. STRENGTHEN THE PEOPLE’S ACCEPTANCE AND PARTICIPATION TOWARDS DISASTER AND CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCY.
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOREST UTILIZATION, REFORESTATION AND CONSERVATION ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT	IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN (CLUP) AND FOREST LAND USE PLAN (FLUP). IMPLEMENTATION OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. IMPLEMENTATION OF 10-YEAR ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF SEGREGATION AT SOURCE AS WELL AS THE 3 R’s IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT-REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE. INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF SEGREGATION AT SOURCE AS WELL AS THE 3 R’s IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT-REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE RECOVERY FACILITY AND BARANGAY MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITIES. IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. OPERATION OF COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PPAs. STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL LAWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT RELATED MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES. 100% COOPERATION OF THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ALL LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES AND COUNCILS. DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT TOWARDS CONTINUOUS INCREASE IN LOCAL SOURCE OF FUND. INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSING SYSTEM (eBPLS) CONTINUOUS CAPABILITY BUILDING, TRAININGS AND SEMINARS TO LGU EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO IMPROVE LOCAL ADMINISTRATION. INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC INFORMATION DISSEMINATION. FORMULATION, ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF SANGGUNIANG BAYAN RESOLUTION AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES IN SUPPORT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOOC. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF NGOs, POs AND CSOs. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF NGOs, POs AND CSOs.