TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Agriculture in the Philippines ....................................................................................
2.1.1 Current Status and Performance of Agriculture in the Philippines .....................
2.1.2 Challenges in the Agriculture Sector ...............................................................
2.1.2.1 Lack of Financial Support from the Government .........................................
2.1.2.2 The Vulnerability of Philippines to Natural Disasters .................................
2.1.2.3 The Decreasing Involvement of Youth in Agriculture .................................
2.1.2.4 Struggles of Farmers and Outdated Farming System ...................................
2.1.2.5 Agricultural Land Conversion .....................................................................
2.1.2.6 Limited Support in Research and Development ..........................................
2.1.2.7 Food Consumption .......................................................................................
2.2 State of the Agriculture Workers ...............................................................................
2.2.1 Productivity and Wages ......................................................................................
2.2.2 Employment in Agriculture.................................................................................
2.3 Smart and Sustainable Farming .................................................................................
2.3.1 Definition and Advantages of Smart Farming ....................................................
2.3.2 Smart Farming & Technological Innovations in the Philippines ........................
2.3.3 Challenges in Smart Farming .............................................................................
2.4 Calamansi ..................................................................................................................
2.4.1 Definition ............................................................................................................
 2.4.1.1 Culture ..........................................................................................................
2.4.1.2 Uses and Products made from Calamansi ....................................................
2.4.2 Calamansi Cultivation .........................................................................................
2.4.2.1 Soil and Climatic Requirements ...................................................................
2.4.2.2 Propagation ...................................................................................................
2.4.2.3 Planting/Transplanting..................................................................................
2.4.2.4 Irrigation .......................................................................................................
2.4.2.5 Fertilization ...................................................................................................
2.4.2.6 Harvesting .....................................................................................................
2.4.2.7 Grading and Picking .....................................................................................
2.4.3 Calamansi Industry..............................................................................................
2.4.3.1 Economic importance of Calamansi .............................................................
2.4.3.2 Value Chain Analysis ..................................................................................
2.4.3.3 Marketing Channels ......................................................................................
2.4.3.4 Geographic Flow of Calamansi ....................................................................
2.4.3.5 Support Provided for Calamansi ..................................................................
2.4.3.6 Issues and Recommendations .......................................................................
2.5 Agriculture Research and Development in Philippines .............................................
2.5.1 Scope and Structural of Research and Development ..........................................
2.5.2 Importance of Research in Agriculture Industry .................................................
2.5.3 Current Status, Issues and Challenges.................................................................
2.5.4 Support from Other Countries .............................................................................
2.5.5 Existing Government Organizations, Laws and Programs .................................
2.5.6 Status of Research, Development and Extension of MINSCAT ........................
2.6 Agriculture Training Centers .....................................................................................
2.6.1 Scope of Agricultural Training Center ................................................................
2.6.2 Existing Programs, Projects, Scholarships and Vocational Courses ...................
2.7 Research Laboratories ................................................................................................
2.7.1 Planning and Designing ......................................................................................
2.7.2 Considerations .....................................................................................................
2.7.3 Management of Facility ......................................................................................
2.8 Designing Rural Areas ...............................................................................................
2.9 Case Study .................................................................................................................
2.9.1 Foreign ................................................................................................................
2.9.2 Local ....................................................................................................................
2.10. Conclusion ..............................................................................................................
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
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3.2. Research Methods
3.2.1Observational Method ..........................................................................................
3.2.2Narrative Method ................................................................................................
3.2.3 Descriptive Design Method .................................................................................
3.2.4 Case Studies Method ...........................................................................................
3.2.5 Secondary Data Analysis and Data Archive .......................................................
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Survey Questionnaires ........................................................................................
3.3.2 Interviews ............................................................................................................
3.3.3 Case Studies ........................................................................................................
3.3.4 Seminars, Workshops, Conventions ...................................................................
3.4 Research Participants

Chapter 4: Site Profile and Analysis

Overview ..........................................................................................................................
4.1 Site Selection and Criteria .........................................................................................
4.1.1 Criteria for Site Selection ....................................................................................
4.1.1.1 Natural, Environmental, Physical Factors ....................................................
4.1.1.2 Legal, Institutional, Administrative and Aesthetic Factors ..........................
4.1.1.3 Socio-Economic, Cultural and Other Factors ...............................................
4.1.2 Site Selection Process..........................................................................................
4.1.2.1 Site A: Victoria, Oriental Mindoro ...............................................................
4.1.2.2 Site B: Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro .........................................................
4.1.2.3 Site C: Calapan, Oriental Mindoro ..............................................................
4.2 Site Description ..........................................................................................................
4.2.1 Location ...............................................................................................................
 4.2.2 Configuration and Size (Include Lot Plan) .........................................................
4.2.3 Boundaries (Lot Bearings) ..................................................................................
4.2.4 Land Use and Zoning ..........................................................................................
4.2.5 Actual Site Photos ...............................................................................................
4.3 Site Justification ........................................................................................................
4.4 Macro Site Profile ......................................................................................................
4.4.1 History and Background of Victoria, Oriental Mindoro .....................................
4.4.1.1 Development Goals .....................................................................................
4.4.1.2 Development Thrusts and Strategies ............................................................
4.4.1.3 Development Potentials ................................................................................
4.4.2 Human Resources ................................................................................................
4.4.2.1 Population Size, Composition and Growth Rate ..........................................
4.4.2.2 Distribution and Density...............................................................................
4.4.2.3 Labor Force and Dependency .......................................................................
4.4.3 Social Services/Facilities/ Utilities/ Amenities ...................................................
4.4.3.1 Education .....................................................................................................
4.4.3.2 Health and Sanitation....................................................................................
4.4.3.3 Residential ....................................................................................................
4.5.3.4 Social Welfare ..............................................................................................
4.5.3.5 Protective Services .......................................................................................
4.5.3.6 Institutional Areas.........................................................................................
4.5.3.7 Recreational and Open Space .......................................................................
4.4.4 Economic Background ........................................................................................
4.4.4.1 Agriculture ....................................................................................................
4.4.4.2 Commerce and Trade....................................................................................
4.4.4.3 Tourism .........................................................................................................
4.4.5 Geographical Profile ...........................................................................................
4.4.5.1 Geography and Boundary .............................................................................
4.4.5.2 Area and Location ........................................................................................
4.4.5.3 Soil ................................................................................................................
4.4.5.4 Climate..........................................................................................................
4.4.5.5 Topography...................................................................................................
 4.5.6 Natural Environment ...........................................................................................
4.5.6.1 Water Resources ...........................................................................................
4.5.6.2 Flora and Fauna ............................................................................................
4.5.6.3 Crop Zonification .........................................................................................
4.5.6.4 Environmentally Critical Area......................................................................
4.5.7 Hazards ................................................................................................................
4.5.7.1 Land Susceptibility Map ...............................................................................
4.5.7.2 Flood Map.....................................................................................................
4.5.8 Physical/Infrastructure and Resources ................................................................
4.5.8.1 Transportation Network ................................................................................
4.5.8.2 Road Network, Bridges, Land Transportation, Regional Connectivity .......
4.5.9 Utilities ................................................................................................................
4.5.9.1 Power Supply................................................................................................
4.5.9.2 Water Supply ................................................................................................
4.5.9.3 Communications Network ...........................................................................
4.5.9.4 Waste Management ......................................................................................
4.5.10 Agri Industry Facilities......................................................................................
4.6 Micro Site Profile .......................................................................................................
4.6.1 Land Use and Zoning Requirement ....................................................................
4.6.2 Proximity Analysis (1km, 5km, 10km radius) ....................................................
4.6.3 Vicinity Map and Boundaries .............................................................................
4.6.4 Size and Shape ....................................................................................................
4.6.5 Geographic Characteristics (Geologic Map, Climate, Soil Type, Topography,
Vegetation) ..................................................................................................................
4.6.6 Solar Orientation and Wind Path ........................................................................
4.6.7 Temperature, Humidity and Precipitation ..........................................................
4.6.8 Physical Characteristics (Sensory Qualities).......................................................
4.6.9 Transportation Networks ....................................................................................
4.6.9.1 Accessibility .................................................................................................
4.6.9.2 Traffic Flow Analysis ...................................................................................
4.6.9.3 Road Network ...............................................................................................
4.6.9.4 Vehicular Flow .............................................................................................
 4.6.10 Pedestrian Flow and Circulation Analysis ........................................................
4.6.11 Visibility, Views and Adjacent Structures .......................................................
4.6.12 Power Source Facilities ....................................................................................
4.6.13 Waterworks and Sewage Facilities ...................................................................
4.6.14 Waste Management ...........................................................................................
4.6.15 Agricultural Suitability Map ............................................................................
4.6.16 Land Cost, Taxes, Site Maps.............................................................................
4.6.16.1 Declaration of Real Property Value............................................................
4.6.16.2 Transfer Certificate of Title ........................................................................
4.6.16.3 Lot Plan.......................................................................................................
4.7 Site Analysis ..............................................................................................................
4.7.1 Lot Dimensions ...................................................................................................
4.7.2 Site Observations.................................................................................................
4.8 SWOT Analysis .........................................................................................................
4.8.1 Strength ...............................................................................................................
4.8.2 Weakness .............................................................................................................
4.8.3 Opportunities .......................................................................................................
4.8.4 Threats .................................................................................................................
Chapter 5: Project Profile and Analysis
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Chapter 6: Technical Data Presentation and Analysis
6.1 Primary Data ..............................................................................................................
6.1.1 Survey..................................................................................................................
6.1.1.1 Public ............................................................................................................
6.1.1.2 Agriculture Students in MINSCAT .............................................................
6.1.1.3 Calamansi Farmers .......................................................................................
6.1.2 Interviews ............................................................................................................
6.1.2.1 Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MINSCAT) ........
6.1.2.2 Central Luzon State University (CLSU) ......................................................
6.1.2.3 Department of Agriculture............................................................................
6.1.2.4 DOST PCAARRD ........................................................................................
6.1.2.5 Municipality of Victoria ...............................................................................
6.1.2.6 Victoria Kalamansi Farmers Federation .......................................................
6.1.2.7 Department of Trade Industry ......................................................................
6.1.3 Seminars, Workshops, Conventions ...................................................................
6.1.3.1 Hydroponics Seminar ...................................................................................
6.1.3.2 AGRILINK ...................................................................................................
6.1.3.3 Smart Farm Application Technology and Market Trend in Korea ..............
6.2 Secondary Data ..........................................................................................................
 6.2.1 Case Studies ........................................................................................................
6.2.1.1 Local .............................................................................................................
6.2.1.2 Foreign ..........................................................................................................
6.2.2 Government Programs and Projects ....................................................................
6.2.3 Design Standards .................................................................................................
6.2.3.1 Time Savers Standards .................................................................................
6.2.3.2 Neufert Architects Data ................................................................................
6.2.3.3 Architect’s Handbook ...................................................................................
6.2.3.3 TESDA Space Requirements........................................................................
6.2.3.4 Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)
Standards ..................................................................................................................
6.2.3.5 Other Design Standards ................................................................................
6.2.4 Laws, Guidelines, Government Reports, Documents......................................
6.2.4.1 National Building Code ................................................................................
6.2.4.2 Fire Code ......................................................................................................
6.2.4.3 Accessibility Law .........................................................................................
6.2.4.4 National Plumbing Code ..............................................................................
6.2.4.5 Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Victoria .................................................
6.2.4.6 Comprehensive Development Plan .............................................................
6.2.4.7 Zoning Ordinance ........................................................................................
6.2.4.8 High Value Crops Development Act of 1995. .............................................
Chapter 7: Space Programming and Analysis
7.1 List of Spatial Requirements ......................................................................................
Chapter 8: Conceptual Development
8.1 Project Goal and Objectives.......................................................................................
8.2 Design Objectives ......................................................................................................
8.3 Design Philosophy .....................................................................................................
8.4 Design Concept ..........................................................................................................
8.5 Design Considerations ...............................................................................................
8.6 Design Solutions ........................................................................................................