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Proposed prolific and sustainable building for

Senate of the Philippines

A Thesis Presented to theSchool of Architecture, Industrial Design & the Built Environment

Mapua Institute of Technology

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Architectural Design 11/ AR200/ AR200Sfor the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

Presented by

Begaso, Bernadette L.2009120615

Architect Junar Pakingan Tablan, uap, MSAE Adviser

December 2014


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CHAPTER I GENERAL OVERVIEW

CHAPTER I.1 INTRODUCTION

Government is one of the most important factors in the development and progress of a coun

legislature in any civilization serves the important purpose of deliberating policies for the people and pthem in the form of statutes. Office building is the most tangible image of a profound change in employ

patterns that has occurred. In present-day America, northern Europe, and Japan, at least 50 percent of

working population is employed in office settings as compared to 5 percent of the population at

beginning of the 20th century. Philippine Legislature was organized only in 1916, it had deep roots i

past.

For a government office building, productivity development is an important issue fo

establishments, to remain competitive or even improve their viable in the workplace and meet t

obligations to personnel and administrations, so infrastructures and support facilities need to be custom

across sectors as much as possible to be relevant to a range of needs. There is no single answer to t

challenge. Instead, articulates how government building especially Senate of raising workplace produ

and how doing even a few things right, such as complex system or investing in new technology

sustainability, can contribute to greater gains for everyone.

Under the Philippine Organic Act, from 1907 to 1916, the Philippine Commission headed b

Governor-General of the Philippines served as the upper chamber of the Philippine Legislature, wi

Philippine Assembly as the elected lower house. At the same time the governor-general also exer

executive powers. To accomplish influence, the buildings must benefit from an integrated design appr

that focuses on meeting a list of objectives. Through integrated design, a new generation of h

performance office building is beginning to emerge that offers owners and users increased wo

satisfaction and productivity, improved health, greater flexibility, and enhanced energy and environm

performance. Typically, these projects apply life-cycle analysis to optimize initial investments in archit

design, systems selection, and building construction.

I.1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

There are different areas where the Senate building was locatedand doesnt have permanent place

to stay with. The proposal target is to design a new government building that will serve a public o

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Relocation of the Senate must be given an essential attention for it also aids to signify

characteristics of the Philippines. Since the administration proposed a migration, this will be the oppor

to design a complex facilities within the government building and approaches a sustainability factor

will give a capability to influence indoor and outdoor activities in the structure. Furthermore, the exoffice has these problems:

1. Allocation of the spaces enough for each department and equality of rooms for the senato

positions.

2. Impracticality of rental complications that limiting the building for any further potential fa

that can be introduced.

I.1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the possible ways to innovate a governm

building. It focuses on how to design indoor and outdoor effective factors that may influence producti

comfort of the users and sustainability identification for Government Building, in what architectural s

or approach will provide sustainable government structure simultaneously with a complex scheme an

provide effective output effect in workplace. Considering the lighting and energy consumption in the S

finding a solution on how to lessen the energy consumption.

In this study, it will attempt to answer the following questions:

1. What are the standard space allocation for the proposal in each department and exclusive offic

of the government building?

2. What are the factors that can affect the workmanship of the users and how will the complex

facilities be complemented with the office building?

3. How to categorize the circulation of the private personnel and public within the site?

4. What innovative facilities that can be allotted within the site?

5. How can the building be a representation of the sustainable design as a government of the

Republic of the Philippines?

I.1.3 PROJECT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The goal of this study is to propose a new innovative design for the Senate of the Philippines o

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(a) To supplement the proposal structure with proper allocation of spaces and new facilities that

needed to make the site an effective one. (b) To recognize the proper allocation of spaces exactly f

specific department in a government office. (c) To determine the factors that can influence

workability of the employees and senators. (d) Be able to provide new design and facilities like scompound for the attainment of the other needs of the users and make the site an effective place

work with.

I.1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The significance of the study is that it will signifies the government of the Philippines is respo

to the application and practice of sustainable approach in building edifices. Also provide government bu

a better and improved facilities for efficiency matters and comfort.

The study will be a significant work in stimulating noble work environment since it is a govern

establishment and stimulations for its employees, senators and the general public. Attaining pote

facilities and improving spaces by presenting innovative systems and investigative the proper allocat

spaces where sustainable approach are considered. This can be beneficial for future researchers, archit

and students in the planning of future government building to have a sustainable, precise space plann

and innovative structure.

I.1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The study will focus on the architectural complications and probable solutions in the improve

for relocating the Senate of the Philippines. It will emphasis with planning and designing design in ter

space, functionality, flexibility, sustainability, and circulation.

The proposal excludes the preparation of the structural, mechanical, or plumbing details,

estimates and its method of construction. The limitation of the study will be more of new architec

proposal building and facility that will cater and improve the needs of the existing structure.

I.1.6 ASSUMPTIONS

The proposal is conducted based on the data gathering by interview from different professiona

that are associated to the study and standard resources.


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I.1.7 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Sustainable Design Theory practical approaches to procuring, designing, and constructi

environmentally and socially sustainable developments in the built environment to min

carbon footprints. Intended to create long-term relationships between user and object/serv

and lastly to be respectful and aware of the environmental and social differentiations.

I.1.8 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

ACCESSIBILTY - describes the general availability of service to all users or proxim

points of access to another area or space. In a more specific sense

accessibility describes the ability and ease to reached or obtained.

COMPLEX - whole that comprehends a number of intricate parts, especially one

interconnected or mutually related parts.

DEPARTMENT - an office or organization that provides services or information to th

public.

EFFICIENT - performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the leas

waste of time and effort.

EXCLUSIVE OFFICE- a place where the security measures are strictly observe.OFFICE BUILDING - a room or other area where administrative work is done, but may

denote a position within an organization with specific duties attached to

it.

PRODUCTIVE - average measure of the efficiency of production. It can be expresse

the ratio of output to inputs used in the production process.

SENATE - any of various legislative or governing bodies, in particular the smal

upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and othe

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SUSTAINABLE - to be used without being completely used up or destroyed, to last o

continue for a long time.

CHAPTER I.2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

I.2.1 RELATED LITERATURE

United States Capitol Building. As the U.S. Capitol Building entered its third century, restorat

and modernization work continued under the guidance of Alan M. Hantman, FAIA, who was app

Architect of the Capitol in 1997 following George M. White's 1995 retirement, and Stephen T Ayers

LEED AP, who was appointed Architect of the Capitol in 2010 after serving as Acting Architect of the

since Mr. Hantman's retirement in 2007. Major projects included conservation of the Rotunda canop

frieze and the Statue of Freedom, creation of murals in three first-floor House corridors, and replace

of worn Minton tiles in the Senate corridors. Permanent television broadcasting facilities were insta

the Senate Chamber, and the subway system linking the U.S. Capitol with the Dirksen and Hart Se

Office Buildings was replaced with a new system. Repair and restoration of the House monumental

was completed in 1996. A program of barrier removal begun in the 1970s continues in compliance wit

Americans with Disabilities Act.

Opened in 2008, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is the newest addition to the historic Capitol Bu

At nearly 580,000 square feet, the Visitor Center is the largest project in the Capitol's more than two-ce

history and is approximately three-quarters the size of the Capitol itself. The entire facility is lo

underground on the east side of the Capitol so as not to detract from the appearance of the Capitol Buil

and Grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1874. The Capitol Visitor Center contains ex

orientation displays, theaters and other facilities to make the visitor's experience in the Capitol

informative and meaningful.

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The architecture, engineering, and design communities have the tools necessary to immedia

begin meeting the 2030 Challenge.

Meeting the 2030 Challenge energy reduction targets is achieved first by 1) appropriate plan

and passive design strategies, then 2) improved material selection, building envelope design, more effilighting, equipment, and appliances, and finally by 3) on-site and community-scale renewable en

technologies. With regard to building materials manufacturing and building construction, currently av

CO2 reduction measures include low carbon footprint materials, more efficient end-use electrical equi

and lighting, heat/power recovery, renewable energy supply systems and manufacturing plant location

High-Performance Buildings Caucus of the U.S. Congress

The High-Performance Buildings Caucus of the U.S. Congress was formed to heighten

awareness and inform policymakers about the major impact buildings have on our health, safety and

welfare and the opportunities to design, construct and operate high-performance buildings that reflect

concern for these impacts. Fundamental to these concerns include protecting life and property, develo

novel building technologies, facilitating and enhancing U.S. economic competitiveness, increasing en

efficiency in the built-environment, assuring buildings have minimal climate change impacts and are

to respond to changes in the environment, and supporting the development of private sector standards

codes and guidelines that address these concerns.

The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) is a private sector

coalition providing guidance and support to the High-Performance Buildings Caucus of the U.S. Cong

The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition will work with the Congressional C

promote and showcase best practices in building design and focus on issues reflecting all aspects of h

performance buildings including:

Accessibility

Aesthetics

Cost-Effectiveness

Functionality

Historic Preservation

Productivity

Safety and Security

Sustainability
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I.2.2 RELATED STUDIES/ PROJECTS: FOREIGN

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The U.S. Senate, together with the U.S. House of Representatives, makes up the U.S. Congr

The Senate holds certain unique powers and obligations. Its makeup is different too: two senators repre

each state, and senators serve staggered six-year terms. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is respon

to the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 16.5 mi

square feet of buildings and more than 450 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. This includes the H

and Senate office buildings, the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center, the Library of Congress buildin

Supreme Court buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. Th

also provides professional expertise with regard to the preservation of architectural and artistic elem

entrusted to its care, and provides recommendations concerning design, construction and maintenanc

the facilities and grounds.

The Modern Chamber, Regardless of the renovations and

introduction of new technology, today's Senate Chamber

would be familiar to those who visited it in 1859. Senators of

the 19th century would marvel at the technological

advancements and be surprised by the diversity of the

Senate's membership, but senators today sit at the same

desks, hear much of the same language of debate, and

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There are support services aside from the major chamber, these are: Library of Congre

Congressional Research Service, Congressional Budget Office and Lobbyists.

NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENTThe New Zealand Parliament Buildings house the Parliament of New Zealand and are on a 45

square metre site at the northern end of Lambton Quay, Wellington. They consist of Parliament House

Executive Wing (The Beehive), the Parliamentary Library and Bowen House.

The main building of the complex is Parliament House, containing the Debating Chamber, Spe

Office, Visitors' Centre and committee rooms. The Chamber, where the House of Representatives s

debate bills and consider parliamentary business, is at the heart of Parliament House. The Chamber h

raised roof above galleries that circle the debating floor below. It is grandly furnished with histor

significant artefacts, rimu timbers, thick green carpets and green leather seats, and a series of backlit sta

glass panels. The Chamber is surrounded on its upper level by the galleries, divided into three dis

sections: The public galleries are on the left and right-hand sides of the Chamber, The Speaker's gallery

the Speakers special guests, is at the far end of the Chamber, facing the Speaker, and The press gallery is

behind the Speaker.The Legislative Council Chamber is a very grand room surrounded on its upper flo

galleries similar to those above the Chamber of the House of Representatives. The room features a p

canopy and Italian marble pillars. The walls are panelled in varnished rimu and a deep red carpet co

the floor.

New Zealand's defy for the future is to build on its high performing workplaces, while also ach

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RELATED STUDIES/ PROJECTS: LOCAL

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PHILIPPINES

It is the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines. The Senate is the upper house. The Ho

is often informally called Congress. The official headquarters of the House of Representatives is aBatasang Pambansa (literally, national legislature) located at the Batasan Hills in Quezon City in

Manila. The building is often simply called Batasan; the word has also became a metonym to refer to

House of Representatives. The Batasang Pambansa Complex is the headquarters of the House

Representatives of the Philippines. It is located at Batasan Road, Batasan Hills, Quezon City. There ar

legislative districts in the country, each composed of about 250,000 people. There are also party

representatives elected through the party-list system who constitute not more than twenty percent of

total number of representatives.

For Expansion, Apart from designing the core buildings of the complex, Felipe M. Mendoza a

office also allotted a master plan for possible expansion of the complex. These included: A Senate Bui

containing the Senate Session Hall and Offices, on the open area at the eastern side of the Main Buil

The Library of Congress, Museum, and Archives on the western side of the complex, and several

ancillary buildings.

Members of the House of Representatives hold their sessions at the Session Hall, located insid

Main Building. Comprising 229 members elected by first past the post and 56 members elected by c

party list, thelegislators debate economic, social and other issues inside the complex. Aside from the off

of the House the facilities at the Batasang Pambansa include a medical and dental clinic 2 banks a


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parking space for 300 cars and a police detachment. It also includes recreational facilities like the tenni

basketball courts, a gym and fitness center, a day care center, and a clubhouse and fast food center.

SUPREME COURT

The Philippine islands are clustered into three (3) island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The s

government is in Manila, the capital city. As in other countries, the winds of progress blow from the c

city to the outskirts. This means that the conditions of our halls of justice worsen the farther they are f

the capital city.

To be found in Metro Manila are the four appellate courts.

First is the Supreme Court which is the highest court of the land. Its building houses fifteen (15) Just

It has a session hall and a conference room. Each Justice has a chamber and a staff room.

Second, is the Court of Appeals which houses sixty-four (64) Justices. Considering their number, its s

hall is definitely larger than the Supreme Court. Also, each Justice has a chamber and a staff room. It ho

fifteen (15) Justices. Just like the Court of Appeals, it has a session hall and each Justice has a chamber

a staff room.

And fourth is the Court of Tax Appeals which is also of the same level as the Court of Appeals. The C

Tax Appeals Building houses six (6) Justices. It has a session room and each justice has a chamber a

staff room.

All these appellate courts also house offices for their respective personnel. It can be fairly said

the appellate courts are housed in Halls of Justice that befit the dignity and majesty of its users. Th

because these Halls of Justice are the results of the initial wave of judicial reform. However, the bulk o

problem is in the trial courts It has been reported in 2000 that the 271 existing Halls of Justice for
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in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts. This shows a great shortage of

Justice in the Philippines.

CHAPTER I.3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND PROCEDURE

I.3.1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The study will use a case and fields study method by identifying the design guidelines and stand

of governmental design to define useful approach in design process for accessibility and circulation

building. It also merge to gather relevant information from utilizing interview method to illustrat

perceptions of participants in considering in revitalization plans.

I.3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN

The research will use the case study method as the primary basis of the study to determine

existing architectural problems in the building and authenticate the requirements and needs for the

proposed building. In the interview method, the opinions and perceptions will be gathered to help dev

the office building design process from different departments and participants. The variables used i

overall satisfaction with the Senate of the Philippines office building.

Data will be collected using summarization of the interview and the data analysis will be carr

investigate the quality of space planning and local satisfaction on office building.

I.3.3 RESEARCH LOCALE

The case study and the participants of the research interview will be gathered from the Senate

the Philippines office building in Pasay City. The office building covers almost hectares of property a

be leased from the GSIS for a period of years.


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I.3.4 POPULATION UNIVERSE AND SUBJECTS OF THE STUDY

Group of personnel from the office relative to the planning, maintenance & general service, hu

resource, and other department that uses the Senate of the Philippines who are the main user and relia

to gather information for the office will be the participants to the study because of having the character

which are of interest to the researchers study purposes.

I.3.5 SAMPLING PROCEDURE

The researcher will conduct interview by using the probability sampling technique which

respondents based on the knowledge of the groups of people comprising the population to gat

information from different department and users providing an interview questions. Interview wi

conducted to reliable participants which will include views and responses from the users of the Se

building.

I.3.6 RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

Technique in Data collection that will support the sampling procedure will consist of natur

observation where the researcher watch and describe the behavior as it happen in regular locale also th

is no attempt to alter or manipulate the behavior. The interview will be conducted from the sub-prob

indicated made by the researcher. It will contain 8questions which tends to identify the participants

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CHAPTER I.4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS

I.4.1 PRESENTATION OF COLLECTED DATA

For the proposal of the new design for Senate of the Philippines, this part is a case study about

existing building in the present.GSIS Building, is where the Senate of the Philippines serves as the holding office. Philippine S

(GSIS Building) is near Pres Diosdado Macapagal Blvd; is near Reclamation. Philippine Senate (GSIS B

is geographically located at latitude (14.5474 degrees) 14 32' 50" North of the Equator and longi

(120.9842 degrees) 120 59' 3" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Manila.

The Senate has its roots in the Philippine Commission of the Insular Government. Accordi

Senator Franklin Drilon, the Senate is looking for a new site to transfer its offices for a new and m

permanent home. He said the senators found their P110-million rent of the Government Service Insur

System building in Pasay City impractical and have formed a committee to look for alternative sites lik

the Film Center of the Philippines that is near their current office and the Post Office building in M

However, Drilon said they have structural issues regarding the Film Center and the Post Office is to

and they find it not an ideal location since it is prone to flooding. Meanwhile, they are also looking a

University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, a suggestion is to join the Lower House in the Ba

Pambansa complex. Also added that they will also look into the possibly of purchasing.


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Since the Senate is inadequately renting its office from the GSIS, the existing building that the

for office tenure is not provided for their main use and needs that is why there are some areas for th

department that is not enough for the number of employees and focal use of legislative matters. Also

just plan the spaces with what the existing structure make available for them.In conducting the case study, there are some departments which are having a big problem on t

proportions of the space allocation that does not have good maintenance and small workspaces where

need to keep files even though they are in a cubicle manner of dividing their spaces. The interior layou

design does not give a productive ambiance and the quality of their opportunities to concentrate is a

problem because of the noise or sound within the area.

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Common toilet for the building

The Senate Museum is enclosed in the walls of the Senate museum is a repository of our countr

rich legislative tradition, the Philippine Senate's long and illustrious heritage that serves as the basti

our nation's freedom. The space allocated for this area is enough but the location is not ideal because

accessible for the public use.

For thesession hall of the present office does not provide enough space for the projected numb

of users and is not dignified for the use of the senators and staffs for the hearing session purposes. T

space allocation and layout does not meet the standards and requirements for a peculiar session hall.


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Committee rooms are used for the meeting, conference or hearing purposes for each senat

committee members and it was divided by a movable wall to use the adjacent rooms depending on

number of users. And to supply the needs of accommodating committees, they just expand but still

enough to meet the required number of rooms.

Multi-purpose hall serves as the chapel for catholic and sometimes use for occasional events whe

it is not convenient for other departments. Also not enough space to accommodate large number

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Fire exits function as the grand staircase for main use o

employees and is located inside the building where there a

narrow spaces as you reached the lower ground floor ando not have easy access to the open area of the building.

The Property Warehouse where they stored the old equipment and furniture for donation an

disposal is located on the roof top of the building where it is must be located at the ground floor level

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The recreational area like basketball court, day

care center are adjacent with each other together with

the PNP security office which needs improvements.

The parking space are mostly congested

and due to insufficient space it causes some car

to park outside the Senate premises.

Parking space

For the security purposes of the building they transfer th

canteen outside the building and does not have proper walkway f

ease and inconvenient that causes rarely use of the canteen.

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Aside from the existing architectural problems in the building, the data of the Organizational Structu

each department and population of the users of the office building was gathered from the human resou

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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Human Resources Management Service

Manpower Complement Secretariat Per Division

As of November 20, 2014

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & RELATIONS

Total Head Count

EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE LIASION SERVICE 5

INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES SERVICE 6

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY, EAR 6

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR, EAR 4

SPECIAL SERVICES 12

DIVISION Total 33


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LEGISLATION

Total Head CountCOMMITTEE AFFAIRES BUREAU 4

LEG. BILL DRAFING SERVICE 10LEG. BILL & INDEX SERVICE 31

LEG. COMMITTEE SUPPPORT SERVICE A 28LEG. COMMITTEE SUPPPORT SERVICE B 43LEG. COMMITTEE SUPPPORTSERVICE C 29

LEG. DEBATE REPORTSSERVICE 23LEG. JOUNAL SERVICE 19LEG. LIBRARY SERVICE 14

LEG. PARLIAMENTARY COUNSELLING SERVICE 8LEG. PUBLICATIONS SERVICE 13

LEG. RECORDS AND ARCHIVES SERVICE 11LEG. REFERENCE BUREAU 3

LEG. RESEARCH SERVICE 13LEG. TECHINCAL AFFAIRS BUREAU 4OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY, LEGISLATION 9

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEGISLATION 5PLENARY AFFAIRS BUREAU 4

PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION SERVICE 5SENATE PUBLICATION BUREAU 2

DIVISION Total 278


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OFFICE OF THE SENATE SECRETARY

Total Head Count ASSEEEMENT & MONITORING SERVICE, BROOM 3BLUE RIBBON OVERSIGHT OFFICE MANAGEMENT 5

BROADCAST MEDIA SERVCIE 8DEFENSE & SECURITU SERVICE, LBRMO 5

DIRECT TAXES BRANCE, STSRO 3ECONOMIC PLANNING & POLICY SSTUDIES SERVICE 17

ECONOMIC SERVICES SECTOR, LBRMO 5EDP-MIS BUREAU 7

GENERAL SERVICES SECTOR, LBRMO 3INDIRECT TAXES BRANCH, STSSRO 4

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SERVICE 4INVESTIGATION SERVICE, BROOM 5

LEGAL & LEGISTATIVE AFFAIRS SERVICE 6LEGAL & TARIFF BRANCH, STSRO 4

MANAGEMENT PLANNING & OPERATIONS AUDIT BUREAU 1

MANAGEMENT PLANNING & OPERATIONS AUDIT SERVICE 5OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, BROOM 4OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, LBRMO 8OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, SEPO 4

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, STSRO 8OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LBRMO 2OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,SEPO 3

OFFICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & PROTOCOL 11


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Total Head Count

OFFICE OF THE SENATE SECRETARY 18

OPERATIONS GROUP, EDP-MIS 8

PRINT MEDIA SERVICE 7

PROSECUTION & INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE 6

PROTOCOL SERVICE 7

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CENTER 15

PUBLIC RELATIONS & INFORMATION BUREAU 19

SENATE LEGAL COUNSIL 12

SOCIAL SERVICE, LBRMO 3

SYSTEM GROUP, EDP-MIS 9

TAX POLICY & ADMIN. BRANCH, STSRO 4

DIVISION Total 233


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OFFICE OF THE SERGENT-AT-ARMS

Total Head Count

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS 1

SECURITY ENFORCEMENT SERVICE 102

SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICE 41

DIVISION Total 144


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Total Head Count

ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICE 280

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & RELATIONS 33

LEGISLATION 278

OFFICE OF THE SENATE SECRETARY 233

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS 144

SECRETARIAT Total 968


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Manpower Complement [Senate Proper]


TotalOFFICE OF SENATE PRESIDENT DRILON 3

OFFICE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE (RECTO) OFFICE OF SENATE SONNY ANGARA 44

OFFICE OF SENATE AQUILINO KOKO PIMENTEL 41OFFICE OF SENATE CAYETANO, ALAN PETER

OFFICE OF SENATE CAYETANO, PIA 34OFFICE OF SENATE CYNTHIA G. VILLAR 2

OFFICE OF SENATE DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO OFFICE OF SENATE DRILON 14

OFFICE OF SENATE ENRILE 24OFFICE OF SENATE ESCUDERO 33OFFICE OF SENATE GRACE POE 36OFFICE OF SENATE GUINGONA 28OFFICE OF SENATE HONASAN II 26

OFFICE OF SENATE JINGGOY ESTRADA 3OFFICE OF SENATE JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

OFFICE OF SENATE LAPID 33

OFFICE OF SENATE LEGARDA 31OFFICE OF SENATE MARCOS 29

OFFICE OF SENATE MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY OFFICE OF SENATE OSMEA III 18

OFFICE OF SENATE PAOLO BENIGNO BAM AQUINO IV 36OFFICE OF SENATE RECTO 20

OFFICE OF SENATE REVILLA 42*- figures do not include Consultants & Oversight Ctte personel


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Manpower Complement [Senate Proper]


TotalOFFICE OF SENATOR SOTTO 30

OFFICE OF SENATOR TRILLANES 43

OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER (ALAN PETER CAYETANO)

OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER (ENRILE)

SENATORS 24

SENATE PROPER Total 824

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I.4.2 NEED ANALYSIS

The procedures used in this study comprises case study where the researcher provide photogra

of the existing building and the outdoor facilities that operate together with Senate building. The study

includes interview method and observation method.a. Case Study Method

In this method, the researcher determined the existing architectural problems within the vicini

the Senate of the Philippines. Looking at the exterior aspects of the building, it might look satis

but actually it does not provide appropriate function for a legislative government building as el

Senate building.

b. Interview Method Analysis

To analyze the critical needs within the building the following interview questions are cond

to the personnel that are relatively implicated with the required information and data nee

to be gathered and are reliable.

Interviewee 1: Atty. Oscar G. YabesSenate Secretary

How many employees are there for each department?

o Refer to the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS).

Does the spaces for each department enough & good for the number of employees occupyi

Why?

o Based from the occupancy in the building, the purpose of the structure is not meant for

needs of the Senate employees does there are some department that are not properlallocated.

What are the department that must be adjacent and/or convenient with each other?

o Session hall must be adjacent to the Senators lounge also to the Executive lounge.

Also convenient to the Senate President Office and Office of the Majority Leader

Minority Leader.

o OSAA department must be adjacent to the holding area for the contempt person.

o Senators offices are adjacent with each other.


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o Committee rooms

o Session hall

o Parking area

o Holding area for contempt persono Reception area

Is there any facilities that can be potentially added for the improvement of the office? What

these?

o Multi-level Parking building

o Gym: Fitness gym, lawn tennis court, martial arts, swimming pool, badminton co

basketball court

o Open area or garden

o Lobby or waiting area

What do you prefer in the design of the new building?

o Neo-classical that symbolizes dignified and respectable impressions for the prop

building and showing the cultural aspects of the Filipino.

Is there any provisions for government buildings to construct in a vertical development or mu

in horizontal form of development? If any, what are these?

o Depending on the site location size if it is not greater than 5 hectares, it is ideal to build

proposed building in a vertical or high-rise approach.

What is more preferable & convenient depending on the usage for the location of the park

spaces?

o Must have new multi-level parking building to supply the parking needs of the employ

Interviewee 2: Architect Cecille Causo- Tienes Architect of Maintenance and General Service Bureau


o The data are gathered from the HR department of the Senate.


Why?

o As a department not directly adjacent to the main building, the spaces allocated for ea


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o Property & Procurement Service or known as the Property warehouse must be conven

with the Maintenance & General Service Bureau.

What are the facilities that needs improvement and development?o Session hall

o Canteen

o Property warehouse

o Toilets

o Parking area

o Motorpool


these?

o Gym: Fitness gym, lawn tennis court, badminton court, basketball court



o Massive design is the most practiced approach in government institutions in the Philipp



o There is no provisions whether vertical or horizontal form of development, but reliant t

population of the personnel using the Senate, it is not that vast so more probably horizo

way is better.

Interviewee 3: Engineer Jaime Galleta

Service Chief Maintenance and General Service Bureau How many employees are there for each department?

o Refer to OSEEC department for Organizational structures & Number of staffs.


Why?

o Since the building is already constructed when the Senate proposed to occupy, the plann

for each department are not suitable for the real needs and purpose of the users.



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Minority Leader.


What are the facilities that needs improvement and development?o Committee rooms must be expanded into 12 rooms

o Session hall does not cater large number of occupants

o Parking area

o Holding area for contempt person

o Elevators & Stairs especially Fire exits

o Motorpool


these?

o Health post

o Additional Committee rooms

o Additional office for Senate president for appointment of position.

o Gym: Fitness gym, swimming pool, basketball court, table tennis

o Open area or park


o What will give a dignified impression to the structure.






spaces?


Interviewee 4: Director Cristino Q. FrancoHead of Bureau Director of Management Planning & Operations Audit Bureau



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Why?

o For the Management Planning & Operations Audit Bureau, we are contented and satis

with the space allocated for our department because of less number of staffs. What are the department that must be adjacent and/or convenient with each other?



Minority Leader.


o 12 Committee rooms are ideally adjacent with each other for convenience and expan

depending on the number of users.

What are the facilities that needs improvement and development?

o Committee rooms

o Session hall

o Canteen

o Parking area

o Holding area for contempt person

o Elevators & Stairs especially Fire exits

o Reception area


these?


o Gym




o Neo-classical to justify the reputable impression for the Senate of the Philippines.



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spaces?


Interviewee 5: Mr. RaulBureau Director of Management Planning & Operations Audit Bureau


o HR department.


Why?

o As for the space allotted for our department, we are contented and satisfied with the spa

allocated for our department because of less number of staffs.


o Session hall must be convenient to the Senate President Office and Office of the Maj

Leader and Minority Leader.

o Property & Procurement Service or known as the Property warehouse must be conven

with the Maintenance & General Service Bureau.o 12 Committee rooms are ideally adjacent with each other for convenience and expan

depending on the number of users.

o Senators offices are adjacent with each other.

What are the facilities that needs improvement and development?

o Committee rooms

o Session hall must be dignified and grand as always been usedo Canteen nowadays is not frequently used by the employees

o Property warehouse for equipment storage

o Toilets

o Parking area

o Museum, Archives or Press place


these?


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o Gym for extension necessities of employees



What do you prefer in the design of the new building?o Classical to symbolize Filipino culture and provide pride & dignity for Phil. Gove

building. Also must be iconic.





What is more preferable & convenient depending on the usage for the location of the par

spaces?


CHAPTER I.5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The study conducted to gather information for the improvement of government office. The prob

stated will be answered based on the results and findings provided in the study, it should be feasible

there must be a need to do the proposal. The study proposed an innovative office building and find a

place to settle with.

CONCLUSION:

Senate of the Philippines provide optimum support service in the realization of its constitu

mandate. Currently, the agency have the building in a leasing occupancy and it is an enormous concern

the planning approach is not based for the purpose of the users. As a government intervention, provi

an innovative office building will help both Senate employees and public to change their percept

government office structures.

RECOMMENDATION:

The recommended research approach for the proposal must be modern but dignified, innova

and environment friendly. The building design must have enough aesthetics that will serve as a landm

for the potential site and should be a model for other government office buildings, and give great impre

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and provide a productive ambiance. By means of technology, this will be done easily for the users and

for the proponent itself.

CHAPTER II RESEARCH FOCUS

CHAPTER II.1 RATIONALE

The work environments that companies have provided for the past half -century are increasingly

unsuited to emerging patterns of work and are inhibiting workers from performing to their full potential.

Schriefer, A.E. (2005)

All these workplace pressures, accompanied by continual advancements in modernization

transforming work patterns and creating the need for more innovative workplace strategies. The work

today needs to accommodate rapid organizational changes and more progressive work styles and cultu

A more complex formula of workplace is evolving: Work Strategies + Space + Culture = Workplace

Innovative workplaces are cost-effective, flexible, and sustainable work environments that su

organizational change and collaborative work styles. The end goal of an innovative workplace is to pr

high-performance work environments that maximize employee productivity and reduce long-term ope

expenses.

The study envisioned to provide comprehensive and information pertaining to sustainable bui

For a government building, sustainability approach is a vast innovation that architecture can im

To attain the proposal on of the method is to conserve energy and water within the structure. One meth

is the Greywater recycling where it is wastewater from bathrooms, diverted for garden irrigation or (

greywater is treated) for toilet flushing. Greywater is water from basins, baths and showers. It can

recycled for use in garden irrigation and, if treated, for toilet flushing. Recycling greywater:

reduces the load on sewerage systems including on-site treatment systems

provides a garden water supply, reducing demand on other sources of water

Safety considerations of Greywater recycling must be designed and installed with care as it is poten

unsafe in some situations. To reduce risk, greywater used for garden irrigation should deliver water b

the soil surface. For the Greywater systems, it diverts waste water either to an irrigation or a treatment

recycling system. How a greywater system works; water from basins, baths and showers that is piped

surge tank. The greywater can be diverted either by gravity or by using a pump.

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Diversion of water from washing machine or tub for gravity fed irrigation

A three-way valve manually diverts water from the normal drainage system to

surge tank. The machine discharge pipe must not be more than 300 mm above th

top of the machine to avoid overloading the pump, and it must discharge into a

mm open pipe to avoid the possibility of water being siphoned from the machin

Diversion of laundry and bathroom greywater for pumped irrigation

This can only be done if there is sufficient distance between the floor level and

outside ground level to allow a gravity feed to the surge tank. It entails a valve

the appropriate waste pipes to divert the wastewater to the surge tank. The pipemay be individual or combined wastes from the laundry and bathroom (but not fr

the kitchen). Water is then pumped to the irrigated area.

A pumped system, using a simple submersible pump and float switch, must be used where ther

insufficient fall. If necessary, the surge tank may be partially or wholly below ground level.

Cut away schematic diagram of manufactured gully with pumped

diversion to irrigation

Treatment of greywater may include:

filtering settlement of solids

flotation and separation of lighter solids

anaerobic or aerobic digestion

chemical or UV disinfection.

Greywater used for irrigation should be filtered as it still contains high levels of solids and is otherwis

to clog the irrigation system.Filtering may be:
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Simple type of greywater filter

Greywater must be filtered to avoid clogging the system. In a simple filtration de

such as this, greywater is discharged into a tank containing the filter material th

consists of a layer of pine bark over a filter-cloth and a sand layer. The water flo

continuously through the filter and directly to the irrigation system.

Designing a greywater system

Consider the:

personal habits of the users i.e. what they put in the system

quantity of wastewater output

size of the site

soil conditions of the site

type of recycling usage required i.e. whether it is for irrigation only, or for re-use within the home.

Note: A greywater recycling system does not allow a reduction on on-site treatment capacity as greyw

may still enter the treatment system when the storage tanks are overloaded.

Proprietary greywater systems

Commercially manufactured systems that treat greywater to a standard for toilet flushing and/or irrig

are available in New Zealand. Commercially manufactured units suitable for irrigation typically comp

a plastic gully with a grating

a submersible pump that automatically pumps the greywater to the irrigation system

either a manual or remote electrically operated over-ride switch that diverts all the greywater to the se

if necessary a partially self-cleaning filter.

Treatment of greywater in proprietary system for use in toilet cisterns and

irrigation. Greywater used for toilet flushing should be treated to reduce harmf

bacteria. Commercially manufactured systems which do this are available.
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Irrigating with greywater

When using greywater for irrigation, its important to comply with local authority requirements and

to ensure that the greywater is used safely. Distribution systems should incorporate a distribution box

branched drain network, so that water can be diverted to different parts of the dispersal area, to allow earea to rest.

Subsoil gravity-fed irrigation trench

These are filled with large aggregate metal and rely on absorption

and/or transpiration, or in areas of good soil permeability, mulch.

Mulch-filled swale irrigation

Mulch-filled swales are channels filled with pine bark mulch. Wate

discharged through small diameter slotted pipes. The mulch prevents physi

contact with the water.

Proprietary greywater irrigation system

There are several manufactured systems available, typically using a pump

distribute water.

Another method is through windows that have long been used in buildings for daylighting

ventilation. Many studies have even shown that health, comfort, and productivity are improved due to

ventilated indoor environments and access to natural light. However, windows also represent a major soof unwanted heat loss, discomfort, and condensation problems. Thus, in architectural solution the us

energy efficiency aluminum glass curtain wall is an ideal method.

Aside from adopting technological methods in formulating the architectural solution, prov

additional potential facilities to the office building also an improvement factor. Strategically ass

recreational facilities like Gymnasium, Multi-level Parking building and mini-garden with the existin

in the office building.CHAPTER II.2 PRINCIPLES AND RELEVANCE TO THE PROJECT
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Spatial Equity

A humane, well-designed workspace that meets the users functional needs and provides individual access

to privacy, daylight, outside views, and aesthetics.

This concept means that all workers have the space, equipment, and support they need to excetheir job, with equal access to important workplace elements, such as natural light, outside views, and s

to talk privately.

Healthfulness

Clean and healthy work environments with access to air, light, and water and free of contaminants and

excessive noise.

Flexibility

Easilyadaptable workplaces that support varied work strategies and help balance an individuals work and

home life including systems and furnishings that accommodate organizational change with minimal

effort, and waste.

Comfort

Occupant-adjustable temperature, ventilation, lighting, acoustic, and furniture systems providing per

and group comfort.

Allowing people to control their workspace goes a long way toward satisfying their needs

reducing complaints. Providing furniture and task lighting that occupants can reconfigure to suit their

needs, and giving them the ability to adjust lighting levels, temperature, and ventilation within the pers

workspace will result in more satisfied and productive employees.

Sense of Place

A workplace that has a unique character, with an appropriate image and identity, instills a sense of pr

purpose, and dedication for the individual and the workplace community.

It is good to add some recreational amenities in the workplace, such as a lounge (that doubles

an informal meeting area), informal seating or lunch areas, or a small area with a pool or ping-pong t

Consider providing some areas that incorporate color and direct sunlight to warm up neutral tones typ

used in office furniture.

The Sustainable Workplace, in addition to accommodating employees and the organiza

innovative workplaces must accommodate the environment. Combining the concepts of sustainable de

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Maximizes human capital

Supports an efficient organization

Makes the best use of resources

The features and benefits of sustainable workplaces can be defined within the context of three mcategories:

1. Sustainable planning, design, and construction: Eliminates toxics, minimizes or eliminates w

reduces contingent liability, increases safety and proficiency, and creates long-term value.

2. Sustainable repair and alteration: Decreases hazardous materials, reduces agitate costs, a

provides healthier environments.

3. Sustainable operations and maintenance: Increases occupant health and safety, prolongs the

of building finishes and systems, and uses healthier, ecofriendly products and procedures. Investing in

quality systems maintenance extends equipment life and maximizes efficiency.

CHAPTER II.3 APPLICATION TO THE PROJECT

Designing innovative workspaces requires new ways of thinking about the physical and v

aspects of the space securing together people, space, and technology to support changing (and mo

progressive) practices. This approach requires an integrated development process, balancing strateg

short-and long-term costs, and occupant performance.

A powerful concept for creating world class workspace, sustainable engaged with workplaces

provide the most effective work environments and strategies at the lowest life cycle true cost. When

sustainable workplace concepts are integrated with an organizations mission, the organiz ation can make

decisions that benefit the project constituents, the environment, and the bottom line. The following

qualities are found in a sustainable workplace:

Integrated design process focused on adaptability and mobility,

environmental issues ergonomics, privacy, and noise control.

Healthy environment with more daylight, outside views, and fresh air.

Flexible systems Occupant control of lighting, heating, and cooling system

Flexible workplace strategies such as community space and ample private

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CHAPTER III SITE IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS

CHAPTER III.1 SITE SELECTION PROCESS

III.1.1 CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION

A suitable space is needed in this type of project. In able to determine the location and theorganization of site, the need for a service center is in demand. Selecting a site for a proposal is one o

the critical stages in formulating the project. In actual practice, it should be compromised the needs a

also the practical part of the project. In the practical part of the project, the site criteria includes wate

supply, topography, soil type, adequate zoning area, drainage, land rights, land owner, orientation, site

area, aesthetic value of the site and technical description.

This research study includes the compatibility of the proposal to the site and its surroundings.

The site criteria should consider the following:

Natural, Environmental, Physical Factors

o Land Area/Lot Size

o Accessibility (Modes of Transportation)

o Soil Characteristic & Condition

o Accessibility of Utility and Service Needs (Electricity, Water, Communication

Service, Waste Management)

o Vulnerabilities to Natural Hazards (Flooding, Site Erosion, Seismologic Activ

o Site Drainage

o Topography

o Climate

o Orientation

o Existing Vegetation

o Future Expansion Plan

Legal, Institutional, Administrative, and Aesthetic Factor

o Proper Land Use & Zoning

o Ease of Ownership

o Land Cost

o Compatibility with Adjacent Land Use

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o Must be within urban area

o Accessibility to important existing facilities

o Pedestrian Access and Circulation

III.1.2 SITE OPTION DESCRIPTION

There are 3 site options for the selection process from different area or city in NCR which w

the target region of the proposal.

A. The first site selected is the current Philippine Post Office in Manila that has been not alrea

demand to use nowadays and willing to offer the existing building for the Senate.

B. The second site selected is the lot in front of the existing GSIS building and right side o

Manila Film Center. It was owned by the SSS agency and endorsed by the Senate Secretary.

C. The third and final site selected is the area at the back of the Philippine Coconut Auth

(PHILCOA) and beside the UP- Ayala Techno Hub Center where it is one of the proposed site of the f

committee of the Senate.

PROPOSED SITE A: MANILA CENTRAL POST OFFICE


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Coordinates: 1435'43"N 12058'44"E

Land Owner: Government owned by Manila Post office

LOT SIZE:

The lot site is only enough to accommodate the Senate building but not suitable for expansion

Located near Intramuros, Manila and at the bank of Pasig River.

SITE PHYSICAL AND APPEARANCE:

Located on a relatively flat terrain

Building is located near the Pasig River

Flood prone and Easy access to rallyists

ZONING:

Under General Institutional Zone (INS-G)

SURROUNDING AREAS:

The site is near an LRT station making it an easy access to LRT users

It is also accessible to both public and private commuters, especially those who travel by Jeep.


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PROPOSED SITE B: VACANT LOT IN PASAY CITY (IN FRONT OF GSIS BUILDING)

SITE PROFILE

Location: Bounded by J.W. Diokno Blvd. and Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City

Land Area: Approximately 7.22 hectares

Coordinates: 143258.5N 1205904.4E

Land Owner: Government owned by S.S.S.

LOT SIZE:

The lot site reached the requirement of the Senate for an ideal site location.

Located near current Senate office building and front of GSIS building.


Gently sloping to gently undulating elevation.

Lot area located on an open area where there is no traffic and public congestion.

As convenient to the existing building of the Senate, the security and safety of the place is alre

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ZONING:

Located near an institutional building and commercial establishments (GSIS building, Manil

Center and Hobbies of Asia)

SURROUNDING AREAS:

The site is near major road which is the Diosdado Macapagal boulevard.

It is also accessible to both public and private commuters.

PROPOSED SITE C: BRGY. OLD CAPITAL SITE, DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY

Lot beside UP- Ayala Techno Hub and back of PHILCOA in Quezon City

SITE PROFILE

Location: Along Commonwealth Ave., Bgry. Old Capital, Diliman, Quezon City


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Land Owner: Government owned under UP Diliman vicinity

LOT SIZE:

The lot site is only enough to accommodate the Hall of Justice but not enough for future

developments.

Located near PHILCOA and UP- Ayala Techno Hub


One of the proposed site of the relocation committees of the Senate and it is located on a

relatively flat terrain

Located beside a gas station and at the back is a squatters area

ZONING:

Located near an institutional facility (PHILCOA and Department of Agrarian Reform)

SURROUNDING AREAS:

The site is near an LRT station making it an easy access to LRT users

It is also accessible to both public and private commuters, especially those who travel by Jeep.


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Socio-Economic and Cultural Factor

CRITERIA % SITES

AManila City

BPasay City

CQuezon City

CriteriaRanking

Ave. perCriteria

Ranking x%

CriteriaRanking

Ave. perCriteria

Ranking x%

CriteriaRanking

Ave. pCriter

Rankin%

Site Potential 20 3 20 3 20 3 20 Accessibility to major roads 30 4 21 5 30 4 24 Must be within urban area 20 5 20 5 20 4 16 Accessibility to important

i ti f iliti 15 5 1 5 4 12 4 12

Natural, Environmental, Physical Factors

CRITERIA % SITES

AManila City

BPasay City

CQuezon City

Criteria Ranking EquivalentPercentage Criteria Ranking EquivalentPercentage Criteria Ranking EquivalePercentagLand Area/Lot Size 20 4 16 5 20 4.5 18

Accessibility (Modes ofTransportation) 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 Soil Characteristic & Condition 10 5 10 5 10 4 8

Accessibility of Utility and ServiceNeeds (Electricity, Water,Communication Service, WasteManagement)

10 4 8 5 10 4 8 Vulnerabilities to Natural Hazards(Flooding, Site Erosion, Seismologic

Activity) 10 4 8 4 8 4 8 Site Drainage 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Topography 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 Climate 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 Orientation 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 Existing Vegetation 5 1 1 2 2 2 2 Future Expansion Plan 5 5 5 5 5 5 5TOTAL 100 87 94 88 Legal, Institutional, Administrative, and Aesthetic Factor

CRITERIA % SITES

AManila City BPasay City CQuezon CityCriteriaRanking EquivalentPercentage CriteriaRanking EquivalentPercentage CriteriaRanking EquivalPercenta

Proper Land Use & Zoning 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 Ease of Ownership 25 4 25 4 25 3 18.75Land Cost 35 2 17.5 3 21 3 21 Compatibility with AdjacentLand Use 20 4 16 4 16 5 20 TOTAL 100 78.5 82 79.75


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SITE SELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION

Among all the 3 potential sites mentioned, the chosen site is in Pasay City. It caters all the

characteristics in the site criteria selection. The site selected was the open lot area in front of the GSI

building in Pasay City and near Manila Film Center mainly because of the advantages it showed that tother two cannot provide specifically:

First of the considerations in site selection is the security and safety of the area. The selected s

is ensured with the security especially from the rallies.

Even though does not have direct access to the Roxas boulevard road where it is the road that

has the major accessibility to public and private vehicles, still the area is accessible for the peo

going to the building. It so because of the security purposes within the area.

Sufficient lot area

The terrain of the municipality is relatively flat making it a lot more easy to work with

The site is near a commercial building an institutional building and a government building, als

lot is owned by the government so it is just right to construct another government building fac

on the site.


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CHAPTER III.2 SITE EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS

III.2.1 MACRO SETTING


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III.2.2 MICRO SETTING

PHYSICAL PROFILE

PASAY CITY

The City of Pasay (Lungsod ng Pasay) is one of the 1cities that make up Metro Manila or the National Capital Reg

in the Philippines. It is considered to be the third smalle

subdivision in the region with a total land area of 18.50 squa

kilometres. Pasay City is bounded by other neighboring citie

the metropolis such as Manila, the countrys capital city, to the

north, Taguig City to the east, Paranaque City to the south an

the city of Makati to the northeast.

Boundary:

North - City of Manila

East - City of Makati & Municipality of Taguig

South - City of Paraaque

West - Manila Bay ry:

Location: The city of Pasay is located in the western coast of Metro Manila or the National C

Region (NCR). It is bounded in the north by the city of Manila, in the northeast by the city of Maka

the municipality of Taguig, in the west by the city of Paranaque, and in the west by the Manila Bay

Figure 2.1). The city is located approximately at latitude 1432' and longitude 12100'. In terms of a

Pasay is the third smallest political subdivision among the cities and municipalities of NCR. Th

distribution of the city per Barangay is shown in Table 2.1.


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Table 2.1 Area Distribution (in Hectares)

Distribution (inHectares) Brgy.

Area Percentto

Total (%)

Brgy.

Area Percentto

Total (%)

Brgy.

Area Percentto

Total (%)

Brgy. Area Percent to Total (%)

1 1.48 0.08 51 2.26 0.13 101 1.09 0.06 151 2.94 0.162 4.37 0.24 52 2.37 0.13 102 1.11 0.06 152 4.10 0.233 1.84 0.10 53 1.01 0.06 103 1.42 0.08 153 1.64 0.094 2.89 0.16 54 1.94 0.11 104 2.51 0.14 154 0.94 0.055 1.53 0.08 55 2.25 0.12 105 0.91 0.05 155 1.52 0.086 1.47 0.08 56 1.01 0.06 106 1.13 0.06 156 2.23 0.127 2.58 0.14 57 0.91 0.05 107 2.24 0.12 157 1.93 0.118 1.94 0.11 58 4.31 0.24 108 2.82 0.16 158 1.93 0.119 1.43 0.08 59 3.79 0.21 109 0.90 0.05 159 2.95 0.16

10 2.99 0.17 60 3.55 0.20 110 1.78 0.10 160 1.69 0.0911 1.82 0.10 61 0.40 0.02 111 1.50 0.08 161 5.46 0.3012 1.89 0.10 62 0.49 0.03 112 1.41 0.08 162 3.10 0.1713 13.9

50.77 63 2.18 0.12 113 2.84 0.16 163 2.23 0.12

14 2.48 0.14 64 1.15 0.06 114 2.38 0.13 164 1.37 0.0815 3.61 0.20 65 4.45 0.25 115 2.12 0.12 165 7.13 0.4016 1.30 0.07 66 2.81 0.16 116 2.35 0.13 166 2.12 0.1217 1.69 0.09 67 1.83 0.10 117 1.38 0.08 167 1.38 0.0818 4.61 0.26 68 1.56 0.09 118 2.26 0.12 168 2.16 0.1219 1.10 0.06 69 1.24 0.07 119 2.64 0.15 169 3.07 0.1720 2.25 0.12 70 6.12 0.34 120 2.88 0.16 170 1.46 0.0821 1.78 0.10 71 1.02 0.06 121 2.02 0.11 171 3.05 0.1722 0.56 0.03 72 1.47 0.08 122 0.99 0.05 172 3.65 0.2023 4.14 0.23 73 6.06 0.34 123 0.91 0.05 173 1.41 0.0824 2.44 0.14 74 3.30 0.18 124 2.64 0.15 174 2.44 0.1425 2.16 0.12 75 9.34 0.52 125 2.37 0.13 175 1.52 0.0826 1.86 0.10 76 50.4

52.79 126 1.22 0.07 176 2.25 0.12

27 1.90 0.11 77 4.22 0.23 127 2.90 0.16 177 4.48 0.2528 3.82 0.21 78 3.33 0.18 128 2.26 0.13 178 3.58 0.2029 1.88 0.10 79 4.20 0.23 129 1.21 0.07 179 7.05 0.3930 1.18 0.07 80 2.64 0.15 130 2.82 0.16 180 46.2

02.56

31 2.80 0.16 81 1.62 0.09 131 2.28 0.13 181 2.34 0.1332 2.97 0.16 82 0.71 0.04 132 2.73 0.15 182 9.69 0.5433 5.88 0.33 83 2.11 0.12 133 2.82 0.16 183 543.

8930.13

34 2.93 0.16 84 1.31 0.07 134 1.23 0.07 184 8.63 0.4835 3.56 0.20 85 3.88 0.22 135 4.04 0.22 185 18.3

11.01

36 4.43 0.25 86 1.56 0.09 136 3.05 0.17 186 2.88 0.1637 4.56 0.25 87 1.22 0.07 137 2.52 0.14 187 16.6

20.92

38 8.40 0.47 88 3.19 0.18 138 1.29 0.07 188 8.79 0.4939 5.53 0.31 89 1.24 0.07 139 1.33 0.07 189 2.67 0.1540 5.53 0.31 90 2.00 0.11 140 1.10 0.06 190 60.8

13.37

41 4.20 0.23 91 1.73 0.10 141 1.69 0.09 191 45.60

2.53

42 2.66 0.15 92 2.28 0.13 142 1.11 0.06 192 18.81

1.04

43 1.69 0.09 93 2.79 0.15 143 5.88 0.33 193 13.99

0.78

44 5.94 0.33 94 2.91 0.16 144 7.02 0.39 194 4.87 0.2745 2.73 0.15 95 2.51 0.14 145 6.65 0.37 195 3.85 0.2146 3.90 0.22 96 2.26 0.13 146 3.33 0.18 196 2.83 0.1648 1.80 0.10 98 4.39 0.24 148 9.83 0.54 198 18.0

91.00

49 4.02 0.22 99 1.88 0.10 149 1.19 0.07 199 5.25 0.2950 0.95 0.05 100 3.38 0.19 150 1.89 0.10 200 4.81 0.27

201 33.75 1.87Area of Barangays 1 to 201 1,399.50 77.53Reclamation 213.66 11.84Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex 191.95 10.63TOTAL AREA 1,805.11 100.00


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Land Area: The city has a total area of 1,805.11 hectares. The city proper or Barangays 1 to 201

occupies around 1,399.50 hectares or 77.53 percent the total area. The Cultural Center Complex occupies

around 191.95 hectares (10.63%) while the rest of the reclamation area covers an area of 213.66 hectares

(11.84 %).TOPOGRAPHY:

The western part of Pasay City is level to nearly level while its southeastern part is gently sloping

to gently undulating. It is characterized by coastal plains along the Manila Bay in the west and sloping areas

extending in the south-east direction. Surface elevations range from 2 meters above the mean sea level on

the coastal plains and 24 meters on the southeast part of the city.

GEOGRAPHIC:


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ATMOSPHERIC CHARACTERISTIC

CLIMATE:

The climate of Pasay is classified as Type 1 under the Corona classification used by Philippine

Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) depending on rainpattern. It is characterized by two pronounced seasons: rainy season from May to October and dry season

from January to April, when rainfall drops to 10-30-mm/ month. In general, Metro Manila is directly

influenced by an average of 2 to 3 tropical cyclones per year.

TEMPERATURE:

Pasay has an average normal annual temperature of 27.5 C. The warmest months are April, May

and June while the coldest months are December, January and February with the minimum temperature

of 25-26C. The highest temperature was recorded on May 18,1969 at 38.1C while the lowest was

recorded at 14.6C on February 1, 1962.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY:

Relative humidity or the percentages of water vapor in the air ranges, in monthly values, from 66%

to 81% with an annual average of 75%. These values indicate that Pasay is relatively humid.

WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION:

The annual prevailing wind direction in the area is towards the east. The average annual wind

speed is 3.0 meters per second (mps). High wind speed occurs in March to April while low wind speed

happens in September to November. The highest wind speed of 56 mps was recorded on November 14,

1977, going in a western direction.

PHYSIOGRAPHY:

Metro Manila's physiography is divided into six zones namely, the Manila Bay, the Coastal Margin

the Guadalupe Plateau, the Marikina Valley, the Laguna lowlands and the Laguna de Bay. Pasay Citybelongs to the Coastal Margin or the low lying flat strip of land east of Manila Bay with an elevation of

less than 5 meters above mean sea level. This zone also occupies portions of Valenzuela, Malabon,

Caloocan, Navotas, Manila, Paranaque, Las Pias and the reclaimed portion of Manila Bay


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LAND AND ASSOCIATED SOIL CHARACTERISTICS:

As per Metro Manila Land Resource Evaluation Project by BSWM, Pasay has the following land

and soil characteristics (Figure 2.4):

ACTIVE TIDAL FLATS (COASTAL LANDSCAPE) Active tidal flats, with an almost flat relief, have an elevation that ranges from 0 to 1.5 meters,

sometimes reaching up to 3 meters above the mean sea level. This land system has very poor drainage

characteristics. Waterlogged areas may pose a corrosion problem to underground uncoated steel pipes or

structural reinforcement. Poor drainage is also a problem in sewage disposal in areas which are not

served by public sewer facilities. It is further characterized by slow permeability, high compressibility, and

possible flooding during seasonal high water table. Soil texture or the different sizes of particles in the

soil mass are clay, silty clay, and sandly clay loam. The parent materials of this land classification are tidal

mudflats with muck and peat locally, alluvial sediments.

FORMER TIDAL FLATS (COASTAL LANDSCAPE)

The former tidal flats consist of areas more inland and slightly higher than the active tidal flats.

They occupy the almost flat plains, backswamps and depression of the coastal landscape formed from

marine and flovio-marine deposits. Slightly lower then the alluvial plain, its elevation ranges from 2 to 5

meters. It has slow to moderate permeability and a soil texture of clay to silty clay loam. Moreover, it is

poorly drained, prone to moderate seasonal flooding, highly compressible, and corrosive to uncoated

steel. Its parent materials are alluvial sediments, former tidal mudflats underlain with peaty and mucky

materials.

WATER RESOURCES CHARACTERISTICS:

SURFACE WATERS

Pasay City is bounded in the west by Manila Bay. It is traversed by two minor rivers that feed theParanaque River namely the Estero de Tripa de Gallina and Maricaban Creek. The city lies within the Mani

Bay Watershed area. The bay has a catchment area of about 17,000 square kilometers that is made up of

about eight river basins, nearest of which to the city is the Paraaque-Las Pias river basin. This river basin

is subsequently made up of three major rivers, the Paraaque, Las Pias and Zapote Rivers. These river


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systems essentially serve about 1,500 hectares of low-lying areas along the Manila Bay and functions as

the principal drainage channel of the area. The geomorphic setting of these low-lying areas and the

hydraulic action of the Manila Bay basin and the South China Sea make the area vulnerable to flooding, a

condition aggravated by the inadequate capacity and poor maintenance of the drainage facilities. GROUNDWATER

Pasay is situated on a delta which has produced locally-confined aquifers. Groundwater utilization

however, has resulted in significant draw-down causing much land subsidence and saline water intrusion

particularly in the coastal areas. The groundwater basin contains several connected and interrelated

aquifers, composed of tuffaceous sandstone and conglomerates belonging to the Guadalupe Formation.

These facets of Guadalupe Formation in the southeastern part of the city have thickness of approximately

1,300 to 1,200 meters.

WATER QUALITY

Available data from government agencies such as the DENR-EMB have indicated that the near-the-

shore waters of Manila Bay, together with the major rivers in Metro Manila, are considered biologicall

dead. The water quality in Manila Bay has progressively deteriorated due to domestic, industrial and

agricultural wastes being dumped uncontrollably in the waterways. This present state is likewise being

attributed to inadequate drainage facilities and the discharge of untreated domestic and industrial

wastewater due to inadequate wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

WATER MANAGEMENT:

To address the countrywide water crisis which adversely affects the health and well being of the

population, food production and industrialization process, the National Water Crisis Act of 1995 wa

enacted. Some of the issues related to the water crises are: water supply, water distribution, financingaspects, privatization of state-run water facilities, the protection and conservation of watersheds, and

pilferage of water, including the serious matter of graft and corruption in all the water agencies.

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT:


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The Clean Air Act of 1999 recognizes that the responsibility of cleaning the habitat and environmen

is primarily area-based, thus, a local government concern. In terms of air quality management, it stipulates

that: LGUs shall share the responsibility in the management and maintenance of air quality within their

territorial jurisdiction. LGUs shall implement air quality standards set by the Pollution Adjudication Boa(PAB) in areas within their jurisdiction. Provided, however, that in cases where the board has not been duly

constituted and has not promulgated its standards, the standards set forth in this Act shall apply.

LAND MANAGEMENT:

All the barangays of the city have Cadastral Maps which are being used for taxation and other legal

purposes. On the other hand, prior to this undertaking, a Zoning Ordinance in 1981 was being used to

guide developments and land uses in the city.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (SWM):

At present, the city of Pasay disposes of its solid waste in the San Mateo Sanitary Landfill and the

Payatas dumpsite. As per a JICA study on Solid Waste Management for Metro Manila involving governme

agencies such as DECS, DENR and MMDA, Pasay City along with Taguig, Pateros and the city of Mak

shall be accommodated in the proposed Transfer Station within Fort Bonifacio and then dumped in an

inland landfill site to be later specified.

The adjoining upstream areas of the Libertad Reclamation Area is being drained through the

Libertad, Buendia, and EDSA outfalls. Their existing discharge capacities are much smaller than their desig

capacities due to siltation. Garbage inflow at the inlets of these outfalls aggravates the problem.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT:

The warning system for both typhoons and floods in Metro Manila are operated by the Philippine

Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It monitors t

meteorological and hydrological conditions and issues periodic reports. This report contains a warning ithe conditions entail risks to the population. The warning system for typhoons works separately from the

warning system for floods.


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COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE

Key Planning Issues

More than fifty percent (50.0%) of the land in Pasay City is controlled by agencies of the

Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and used for their operations, i.e., NAIA, ATO, LRT

BCDA, PAF, PEA, MRT, DPWH, etc. and not by the local government unit (LGU) of Pasay City.

Estimated Land Use Distribution of Pasay City

Land Use Category Area

(Hectares) Percent to Total

(%)

Residential 444.26 24.61

Commercial 171.70 9.51Industrial 35.17 1.95

Institutional 193.42 10.71

Cultural 58.72 3.25

Planned Unit Development (PUD) 321.25 17.80

Open Space/Parks & Recreational Areas 88.12 4.88

Cemetery 4.26 0.24

Transportation and Utilities 488.21 27.05TOTAL 1,805.11 100

Note: Computed from digitized map, subject to ground survey/confirmation.

Of particular interest is the NCRA which take up about twenty two percent (22.0%) of the total land area

classified under the 1997 zoning ordinance passed by the Pasay City Cou

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