- Table 12.1 - Number of Registered Motor Vehicles by Classification Region VI and Negros Occidental, 2001-2006
- Table 12.2 - Number of Registered Motor Vehicles by Type Negros Occidental, 2001-2006
- Table 12.3 - Number of Registered Motor Vehicles by Classification and Fuel Used Negros Occidental, 2001-2006
- Table 12.4 - Distance of Cities/Municipalities from Bacolod City
- Table 12.5A - Inventory of National and Provincial Roads Negros Occidental, 2007
- Table 12.5B - Inventory of National and Provincial Roads Negros Occidental, 2006
- Table 12.6A - Inventory of National and Provincial Bridges Negros Occidental, 2007
- Table 12.6B - Inventory of National and Provincial Bridges Negros Occidental, 2006
- Table 12.7 - Summary of Shipping Statistics at Berth and Anchorage Negros Occidental, 2002-2007
- Table 12.8 - Passenger Movement, and Volume of Airport Cargoes Negros Occidental, 2007
- Table 12.9 - Telephone Distribution Negros Occidental, 2001-2006
- Table 12.10 - Number of Existing Radio Stations Negros Occidental, 2004
- Table 12.11 - Number of Cellular and Paging Systems and Total Number of Subscribers Negros Occidental, 2002-2004
- Table 12.12 - Number of Post Offices and Mail CarriersNegros Occidental, 2001-2006
Data on the extent and coverage of the transportation and communication networks of an area are essential. The data provide planners and decision makers in the government and entrepreneurial ventures with a sound basis to improve the state of their infrastructures. Specifically, planners use the data in the formulation of strategies that will link the locality with its neighbors within and outside the country. The different modes of transportation as channels and media for communication are vital in the economic, social and cultural lives of the people and institutions in the community. A well-developed transportation system ensures fast and efficient transfer of goods and services between traders, households and other institutions within and outside the geographical limits of the community. Similarly, breakthrough in the communication system accelerates the flow of information. This era of information technology enables a faster access to and the dissemination of news, events and developments in the domestic and international scene. Under this situation, the citizenry becomes well-informed of the events and developments affecting their lives. The business community, on the other hand, receives vital information that can expand the market for their products and services. (RSET)
This chapter presents data on all modes of transportation at the regional and provincial levels. On land transport, the data presented the registration of motor vehicles as reported by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The data presented also include road length and number of bridges maintained by the Provincial Government. On water transport, the data on cargo and passenger volume handled by shipping vessels were also included as gathered from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). On the other hand, air transport data were provided by the Air Transport Office (ATO). For the communication sector, the chapter also provides data on the number of telecommunication facilities, licensed radio stations, telegraph stations, telephone distribution, and post offices and mail carriers sourced from the Regional Social and Economic Trends 2007.
Sectoral HIghlights
Total number of registered vehicles in Negros Occidental increased to 126,394 in 2006 from 93,374 in 2001. The increase in private vehicles at 42 percent is a major contributing factor in the total increase since 2001.
The Provincial Road totaled to 318.91 Km with 41 percent concrete, 2 percent asphalt, and 57 percent gravel. The Provincial Government also maintained 69 bridges. Total bridge length for national and provincial bridge totaled to 8,949.16 lineal meters. Estimated standard cost in 2007 for converting gravel road to concrete road is PhP6.8M to PhP8.5M per kilometer and construction of new road opening (gravel) is estimated to cost PhP8-10M in its initial year.
Bacolod Airport was one of the busiest airports in Region VI. However, starting January 18, 2008, Bacolod Airport has stopped its operation with the opening of the Bacolod-Silay Airport, an airport of international standard, in Silay City. The total number of passengers accommodated in the airport in 2007 all over the province was recorded at 781,454 which posted an increase of 36 percent from that of 2005. The months of April, October, and December had the most number of passengers which can be attributed to Summer Vacation, Masskara Festival, Christmas vacation, respectively.
For every 100 population in Negros Occidental, there were only 1.8 or almost 2 persons with telephone lines in 2006.
As of 2004, there were already 117 cell sites and 4 paging sites in Negros Occidental.
The total cargo throughput in the province in 2007 reached 986,249 MT, while total passengers totaled to 3,095,563.
THE NATIONAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION CENTER
Provincial Planning and Development Center
Provincial Administration Center
Bacolod City
Philippines 6100