Barangay Cluster
Barangay Clustering: A Framework for Community Development and Land Use Planning
In 1995, the Municipality of Rosario, Batangas introduced a barangay clustering system to enhance community organization and ensure the effective delivery of social development projects. Spearheaded by the Office for Sustainable Development under the supervision of the Office of the Municipal Mayor, this initiative divided the municipality’s 48 barangays into eight clusters, each comprising six barangays [1].
The clustering system was modeled after the resolutions traditionally passed by the Sangguniang Bayan, which outline organizational plans following general elections to align with the new term of elected officials. Over time, the barangay cluster arrangement became a key component in shaping the municipality’s land use strategies and was formally integrated into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of Rosario for the planning period 2000–2010. This framework has since served as a cornerstone for strategic land use planning, fostering collaboration among barangays and promoting sustainable development across the municipality [2].
The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (LDRRMP) 2023–2028 is the latest to adopt and apply this barangay cluster framework. The descriptive name of the cluster was updated by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Research and Planning Section to reflect the location of the major portion of the cluster relative to the Poblacion.
References:
Villar, Rodolfo G.; Quizon, Manuel Luis; Barbosa-Bianzon, Francia (1996). Minimum Basic Needs Baseline Survey Consolidated Report. Municipality of Rosario, Batangas, Philippines.
Municipal Land Use Committee; Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (June 2000). Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Rosario, Batangas for Planning Period: 2000–2010. Municipality of Rosario, Batangas, Philippines.
See also the Wikipedia entry for Rosario, Batangas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosario,_Batangas
Northeast 2
Macalamcam B
Nasi
Pinagsibaan
Putingkahoy
Salao
San Isidro
East Central 5
Bagong Pook
Baybayin
Mavalor
San Carlos
San Jose
Tiquiwan
South Central 6
Poblacion D
Poblacion E
Itlugan
Maalas‑as
Namuco
Namunga
North Central 7
Poblacion A
Poblacion B
Poblacion C
Quilib
San Roque
Santa Cruz
RHU CAtchments
The RHU Catchment Areas, designated by the Department of Health (DOH), define the geographic zones served by each Rural Health Unit in Rosario, Batangas.
Municipal Districts
The Municipal Districts, developed through the Watershed Approach to Land Use Planning, organize barangays based on shared natural resource systems such as watersheds.
Barangay Clusters
The Barangay Clusters, a community organizing strategy introduced in 1995, divide the 48 barangays of Rosario, Batangas into eight clusters, each composed of six barangays.
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