Melchor, Esperanza Miel T.

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Academic Readings
The Legend of Malate
Malate is a place that can be found in Manila, Philippines. This extends from Mabini and Harrison
near Roxas Boulevard, beside the sea. This is how it got its name:
There were two siblings name Maria and Jose who used to bathe in the sea shore. One day, while
they were bathing, some Spanish passed them.
These foreigners ask people about their place as a part of their travel.
That time, Maria and Jose were about to eat their packed food when they noticed that they forgot
to bring drinking water.
Maybe it would better if we just drink the sea water, suggested the younger Jose.
He then ran to the sea to taste the water.
Meanwhile, the Spaniards approached Maria and asked her about the places name in Spanish
language.
Maria didnt understand them, and called for her brother instead who was tasting the sea water.
He shouted the taste to Maria, Maalat Ate! Maalat Ate!
The Spanish men heard this and they thought that it was the answer to their question regarding
the name of the place. Since then, the Spaniards named the place Malate, from the salty waters
of the sea.
Care and Handling of Surveying Instruments
The surveying instruments like the Transit, Wye level, Dumpy level, Automatic level, Plane table
with Alidade, Compass, Theodolite, etc. are delicate and precise measurements which should be
handled carefully during fieldwork exercises. Following are the suggestions on proper handling of
abovementioned instruments:
1. Handle the instruments with care specially when removing it from the box or casing. See to it
that it is securely fastened to the tripod head when setting-up the transit/theodolite.
2. See to it that it is securely fastened to the tripod head when setting-up the transit/theodolite.
3. While passing through low hanging objects, do not carry the instrument by the shoulder. Carry
it with the arm placing the head of the instrument in front.
4. Whenever the instrument is being carried or handled, the screws should be clamped. Lightly
so as to allow the parts to move if the instrument is stuck As much as possible, the lower clamp
should be left open and the upper clamp is closed when carrying the instrument.
5. Protect the instrument from sudden impact and vibration.
6. Never leave the instrument while it is set-up in the street, on the sidewalk, near construction
work, in the field where there are livestock, or in any other place where there is a possibility of
accident.

Professional Readings
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 957 July 12, 1976
REGULATING THE SALE OF SUBDIVISION LOTS AND CONDOMINIUMS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF
Section 1. Title. This Decree shall be known as THE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYERS' PROTECTIVE
DECREE.
Section 2. Definition of Terms When used in this Decree, the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise
indicates, have the following respective meanings:
(a) Person. "Person" shall mean a natural or a juridical person. A juridical person refers to a business firm whether a
corporation, partnership, cooperative or associations or a single proprietorship.
(b) Sale or sell. "Sale" or "sell" shall include every disposition, or attempt to dispose, for a valuable consideration, of
a subdivision lot, including the building and other improvements thereof, if any, in a subdivision project or a
condominium unit in a condominium project. "Sale" and "sell" shall also include a contract to sell, a contract of
purchase and sale, an exchange, an attempt to sell, an option of sale or purchase, a solicitation of a sale, or an offer
to sell, directly or by an agent, or by a circular, letter, advertisement or otherwise.
A privilege given to a member of a cooperative, corporation, partnership, or any association and/or the issuance of a
certificate or receipt evidencing or giving the right of participation in, or right to, any land in consideration of payment
of the membership fee or dues, shall be deemed a sale within the meaning of this definition.

VISION AND CITY BRAND

The vision for Tagaytay is to be a resort,
retirement haven and
character City with a government geared towards
excellence and
supported by disciplined, honest, God-centered,
healthy and united
community.
Strengths
Good natural endowment, such as abundance
of potable water,
Fertile soil, cool climate, panoramic view
Low levels of pollution
Proximity to growth centers
Peaceful, orderly and safe environment
Complete utilities, e.g., power supply,
communication facilities
Enabling policies and plans, such as the Land
Use Plan
High literacy rate and presence of training
institutions
Strong local leadership and organized sectors
Mushrooming of commercial establishments,
including those related
to tourism
Potential trade center for agricultural products
Collection of taxes on idle lands and other uses
Presence of an international-standard
convention center

Weakness
Absence of a central sewerage system and of a
designated solid waste
(residual) disposal facility
Limited accessibility by some barangays
Land ownership concentrated among nonTagaytay residents
Rapid land conversion (from agricultural to
residential/ commercial),
but no industrial zone
Limited access to agricultural technologies
Limited number of tertiary educational
institutions and variety of
courses and limited number of professionals and
skilled workers
Prone to volcanic eruption, seismic activities,
and land slides
Opportunities
High tourist inflx, matched by abundance of
tourist facilities
Good potential location for establishment of
communication facilities
Threats
Rapid urbanization and massive land conversion
High employment competition from other
surrounding areas