TENURIAL MAP

The Tenurial Map of Barangay Libas, located in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, illustrates the legal classification and ownership status of the land. The territory is divided into two primary categories: Cadastral Survey Land, shown in yellow, which covers approximately 229.884 hectares, and land under Tax Declaration, shown in green, which covers approximately 205.875 hectares. Geographically, the barangay is bordered by several neighboring areas, including Barangay Kauswagan and Malinao to the north, Hinabian and Magatas to the west and south, and Lower Bantawon and Catmon to the east.

 

SETTLEMENT & INFRA MAP 

The Settlement & Infra Map of Barangay Libas highlights the core social and physical infrastructure concentrated within the community. Unlike the rugged, spread-out terrain seen in environmental maps, this map shows that key public facilities—including the Barangay Hall, Elementary School, Day Care Center, and Catholic Church—are clustered together, likely forming the barangay’s central hub. The infrastructure is supported by a network of transportation routes, including a Provincial Road and various Barangay Roads, with foot trails extending into the more remote areas. Additionally, the map identifies essential utility points, such as a reservoir with a tank and a spillway, which are critical for the local water management and safety of the residents.

 

ROAD NETWORK MAP

The Road Network Map of Barangay Libas provides a detailed overview of the transportation infrastructure connecting the community to its neighbors and its own interior regions. The map distinguishes between three primary types of pathways: a Provincial Road that cuts through the southern portion of the territory, a network of Barangay Roads that facilitate local movement, and various foot trails that extend into the more remote, undeveloped areas. Positioned within the Municipality of Saint Bernard, the map also clearly marks the barangay’s boundaries in relation to adjacent areas such as Barangay Hinabian to the west, Barangay Catmon to the east, and Barangay Magatas to the south.

 

PUROK BOUNDARY

The Purok Boundary Map of Barangay Libas provides a spatial breakdown of the community’s internal administrative divisions, known as puroks. The territory is divided into four distinct sections: Nangka, which is by far the largest at approximately 385.496 hectares; Bayabas, covering 30.871 hectares; Tambis, covering 18.549 hectares; and the very small Mangga zone at just 0.841 hectares. These boundaries are situated within the wider context of the Municipality of Saint Bernard, with the map clearly marking neighboring borders like Barangay Kauswagan to the north and Barangay Magatas to the south.

 

PROTECTION & INTERVENTION

The Protection & Intervention Map of Barangay Libas serves as a strategic environmental blueprint, identifying critical areas for conservation and disaster risk reduction. The plan prioritizes the stabilization of water systems by planting bamboo and fruit-bearing trees along riparian zones to prevent bank erosion. Geographically, the map designates specific zones for Protected Forests and outlines engineering interventions, such as dikes and gabions, to mitigate damage in high-risk flood areas. Additionally, large portions of the land are identified for “multi-cropping and planting of trees” to combat erosion, while other residential sections are noted as being under the jurisdiction of the DENR for proper legal disposition.

 

PROPOSED LAND USE MAP 

The Proposed Land Use Map of Barangay Libas serves as a forward-looking spatial plan that integrates environmental protection with community development. The map designates specific zones for Protected Forests and riparian management, recommending the planting of bamboo and fruit trees to stabilize riverbanks. Agricultural areas are subdivided into specialized sectors, including zones for permanent crops, cash crops, and multi-cropping regions designed specifically for erosion control. To ensure sustainable growth, the plan also identifies a concentrated built-up area for residential and infrastructure development, while noting large northern sections intended for legal resolution through the DENR.

 

LAND USE CONFLICT MAP

The Land Use Conflict Map of Barangay Libas identifies critical areas where existing agricultural activities or legal claims overlap with environmentally hazardous or protected zones. A significant portion of the northern and central territory is marked as Tax Declared land within Public Forest areas (shaded in light green diagonal lines), indicating a primary conflict between private land claims and state-protected forest conservation. Additionally, the map highlights specific zones along the eastern and southern borders where cash crops and perennial crops are situated within flooded areas (shaded in bright cyan), as well as a small section in the southwest where cash crops are grown in areas with erosion potential (shaded in pink checkered patterns). These designations serve to pinpoint where human intervention and farming may be at risk from natural disasters or are currently encroaching on protected ecological resources.

 

LAND COVER MAP

The Land Cover Map of Barangay Libas provides a visual representation of how land is utilized within the community, highlighting a landscape heavily dominated by agriculture. The vast majority of the territory is classified as Perennial Crops (shaded in vibrant green), indicating long-term agricultural stability across the northern and central regions. Smaller, specialized pockets of Annual Crops (light yellow) and a concentrated Settlement area (bright yellow) are located primarily in the southeastern portion of the barangay near the border of Barangay Catmon. This distribution suggests that while the community is geographically large, residential life and seasonal farming are clustered near the established road networks, while the rest of the land is dedicated to permanent vegetation or plantation-style farming.

DRAINAGE MAP

The Drainage Map of Barangay Libas highlights the essential natural water sources and systems that support the community in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte. According to the legend, the area’s hydrology is primarily defined by a large river that runs through the northern section and a network of creeks situated in the southern part of the territory. Additionally, the map identifies specific water points, including two waterfalls located near the northwestern border with Barangay Malinao and several natural springs clustered in the southern region bordering Barangay Catmon. These water features are critical components of the local geography, providing the necessary drainage for the barangay’s largely agricultural landscape.