2019 zamboanga peninsula regional development report

2019 Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Report of 205

2019 Zamboanga Peninsula

Regional Development Report


Table of Contents

Acronyms and Abbreviations List of Tables and Figures The Regional Development Report Scorecard Joint RDC IX and RPOC IX Resolution Foreword Message Executive Summary

Chapter 01 Facilitating Transition, Implementing Change

Chapter 02 Global and Regional Trends and Prospects

Chapter 03 Overlay of Economic Growth, Demographic Trends and Physical Characteristics

Chapter 04

Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 Overall Framework

Chapter 05 Ensuring People-Centered, Clean and Efficient Governance Chapter 06 Pursuing Swift and Fair Administration of Justice Chapter 07 Promoting Philippine Culture and Values Chapter 08 Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Chapter 09

Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho at Negosyo

Chapter 10 Accelerating Human Capital Development Chapter 11 Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families Chapter 12 Building Safe and Secure Communities Chapter 13 Reaching for the Demographic Dividend Chapter 14 Vigorously Advancing Science, Technology and Innovation Chapter 15 Ensuring Sound Macroeconomic Policy Chapter 17 Attaining Just and Lasting Peace Chapter 18 Ensuring Security, Public Order and Safety Chapter 19 Accelerating Infrastructure Development Chapter 20 Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment Chapter 22 Plan Implementation and Monitoring


Abbreviations and Acronyms

4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program AARC Adjudication of Agrarian Reform Cases ADSDPP Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development Protection Plan AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines AHFF Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing AICS Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation AIDS Auto Immunodeficiency Syndrome AIP Annual Investment Program AJDP Agrarian Justice Delivery Program AQI Air quality indeces ARA Agrarian reform assistance ARB Agrarian reform beneficiary ARMM Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASG Abu Sayyaf Group ASG-USG Abu Sayyaf Group-Urban Terrorist Group ASP Approved survey plan AWLS Automatic water level sensors AWS Automatic weather stations AY Academic Year BADAC Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils BARMM Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BASELCO Basilan Electric Cooperative BASULTA Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi BBL Bangsamoro Basic Law BDFE Biodiversity-friendly enterprise BDRRMC Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council BFAR Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources BFP Bureau of Fire Protection BIMP-EAGA Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area BIR Bureau of Internal Revenue BIST Business Innovation through Science and Technology BJMP Bureau of Jail Management and Penology BLGF Bureau of Local Government and Finance BMBE Barangay Micro Business Enterprise BNS Barangay Nutrition Scholar BOD Biochemical oxygen demand BOL Bangsamoro Organic Law BOSS Business One-Stop Shop BPLS Business Permits and Licensing System BPP Board of Pardons and Parole BSP Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas CADT Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title CAR Capital Adequacy Ratio CARP Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CATV Cable television CCT Conditional cash transfer CCTV Closed-circuit television CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office CHED Commission on Higher Education CIDSS Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services


CIS Communal Irrigation System CLOA Certificate of Land Ownership Award CMEMP Coastal Marine Ecosystems Management Program CNC Certificate of Non-Coverage CNSP Children in Need of Special Protection COA Commission on Audit COMELEC Commission on Elections CONVERGE Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and

Empowerment CPI Consumer Price Index CRADLE Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage Philippine Economy CSC Civil Service Commission CSIS Citizens’ Satisfaction Index System CTG Communist Terrorist Group CPR Contraceptive Prevalence Rate CY Calendar Year DA Department of Agriculture DAO DapCWD

Department Administrative Order Dapitan City Water District

DAR Department of Agrarian Reform DARAB Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board DDB Dangerous Drugs Board DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DepEd Department of Education DEO District Engineer’s Office DICT Department of Information Communications and Technology DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government DILEEP DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program DND Department of National Defense DO Dissolved oxygen DOH Department of Health DOJ-PPA Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration DOJ-PAO Department of Justice-Public Attorneys’ Office DOLE Department of Labor and Employment DOST Department of Science and Technology DOST-FNRI Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research

Institute DOST-ASTI Department of Science and Technology-Advance Science and Technology

Institute DOTr Department of Transportation DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development DTI DU

Department of Trade and Industry Distribution Utility

E-CLIP Enhanced Comprehensive Localized Integration Program EC Electric cooperatives ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate EFL Economic and Financial Literacy EHAP Emergency Housing Assistance Program EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ELCAC End Local Communist Armed Conflict EMB Environmental Management Bureau ENGP Enhanced National Greening Program ENNS Expanded National Nutrition Survey


EO Executive Order FBD Facility-based delivery FCP Flood control projects FDP Full Disclosure Policy FFP Family food pack FIC Food Innovation Center FIC Fully-Immunized Child FTAA ER

Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement Energy Regulation

GM Grievance machinery GPS Global Positioning System GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product ha hectare HCFL House Construction Financing Line HDMF Home Development Mutual Fund HEI Higher Education Institution HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus HRH Human Resource for Health HOPE Helping Others Prosper Economically ICC Indigenous cultural communities ICT Information Communication Technology IEC Information, Education and Communication IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development iGovPhil Integrated Government Philippines IP Indigenous Peoples IPMR Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representation IRA ISAG ISAWAD ITWD

Internal Revenue Allotment Industrial Sand and Gravel Isabela City Water District Ipil Titay Water District

JMC Joint Memorandum Circular JPSCC Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Committee K-12 Kindergarten and 12 years of Basic Education KALAHI Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan KMME Kapatid Mentor Me LAD Land acquisition and distribution LADIS Land acquisition and distribution information schedule LAWIN Landscape and Wildlife Indicators LCA Leasehold Contract Agreement LCE Local Chief Executive LDRRMO Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer LGU Local Government Unit LIP Labor Inspection Program LLE Lawless elements LMC Labor Management Cooperation LMI Labor Market Information LTSP Land Tenure Sustainability Program Mbps Megabits per second MELLPI Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation MGB Mines and Geosciences Bureau MILF MinDA

Moro Islamic Liberation Front Mindanao Development Authority

ML Membership level MLGU Municipal Local Government Unit


MNLF Moro National Liberation Front MPAN Marine Protected Areas Networking MPAs Marine Protected Areas MPS Mean percentage score MPSA Mineral Production Sharing Agreement MRF Material Recovery Facility mt Metric ton MSME Micro, Small and Medium Enteprise NAO Nutrition Action Officer NAT National Aptitude Test NCMB National Conciliation and Mediation Board NC Negosyo Center NCCA National Commission for Culture and the Arts NCDDP National Community-Driven Development Program NCIP National Commission on Indigenous Peoples NDRRMC National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council NEA National Electrification Administration NEP National Expenditure Program NFA National Food Authority NGA National Government Agency NGH Next Generation Hotspot NGO NGCP

Non-Government Organization National Grid Corporation of the Philippines

NGP National Greening Program NHA National Housing Authority NIA National Irrigation Administration NIS National Irrigation System NLRC National Labor Relations Commission NNC National Nutrition Council NPOC National Peace and Order Council NTC National Telecommunications Commission NS Notice of Strike NSB Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay OCD Office of Civil Defense OFW Overseas Filipino Worker OPAPP Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process OTOP-NG One-Town-One-Product Next Generation P3 Pondo Para sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso PAS PPA PMO-ZDN

Protected Areas Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office-Zamboanga del Norte

PAB Philippine Accreditation Bureau PAMANA PAWAD

Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan Pagadian City Water District

PCeCP Philippine Community eCenter Program PCF Performance Challenge Fund PDP Philippine Development Plan PDL Persons’ Deprived of Liberty PDRRMC Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council PDS Philippine Digital Strategy PENRO Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office PESFA Private Education Student Financial Assistance PESO Public Employment Service Office PETC PGS

Private emission testing centers Performance Governance System


PHP Philippine Peso PIS Pump Irrigation System PLGU Provincial Local Government Unit PM Preventive Mediation PNP Philippine National Police PMO Project Management Office POA Permit to Operate Air PO People’s Organization PPA Philippine Ports Authority PPR Preventive, punitive and restorative PRIME-HRM Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource

Management PSA Philippine Statistics Authority PTL Price Tag Law RA Republic Act RAB Regional Arbitration Branch RAPID Rural Agro-Enterprises Partnership for Inclusive Development R&D Research and Development RDC Regional Development Council RDLead R&D Leadership Program RDO Revenue District Office RDP Regional Development Plan RDP-RM Regional Development Plan-Results Matrix RDRRMC Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council RFA Requests for assistance RM Results Matrix RC Reinforce concrete RORO Roll-On-Roll-Off RRDICom Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee RSTL Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories RTF Regional Task Force S4CP Science for Change Program SCBA Self-contained breathing apparatus SDG Sustainable Development Goal SEADO SENA desk officers SEI Science Education Institute SENA Single Entry Approach SEP Sitio Electrification Program SETUP Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program SGLG Seal of Good Local Governance SHES Safety, Health, Environment and Social SLP SLR

Sustainable Livelihood Program Service Level Requirements

SMA System Management and Access SMARTT-SDA Saving Marine Aquatic Resources through Teamwork-Sibugay Development

Alliance SME Small medium enterprise SMARTER Socially-responsive, Market-oriented, Agile, Resource-efficient, Technology-

intensive, Environment-friendly, and Resilient SMERA SME roving academy SMIS Scholarship Management Information System SPES Special Program for the Employment of Students SRP Suggested Retail Price SSF Shared Service Facility


STSIMS Science and Technology Scholarship Information Management System STI STEP

Science, Technology and Innovation Strategized Total Electrification Program

SUGOD Survey-Unite-Grow-Operationalize-Develop

SY School Year TB Tuberculosis TC Therapeutic community TCV Total crime volume TD Tropical Depression Tech4Ed Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic

Development TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TEU Twenty foot equivalent unit TITP Tourism Industry Training Program TIWS Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary TQM Total Quality Management TRAIN Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion TSD Treatment, storage and disposal TUPAD Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Displaced Workers TVET Technical Vocational Education and Training TWSP TWSIP USAID

Training for Work Scholarship Program Tourism Water Supply Infrastructure Project United States Agency for International Development

VAT Value Added Tax VPA Volunteer probation aides VRA Vulnerability and risk assessment WD Water District WDP Waste Water Discharge Permits WEDC Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances WODP Workers’ Organization and Development Program WQMA Water Quality Management Area YEP Youth Entrepreneurship Program ZDN Zamboanga del Norte ZDS Zamboanga del Sur ZS Zamboanga Sibugay ZAMBOECOZONE Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority Freeport ZAMCELCO Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative ZamPen Zamboanga Peninsula ZAMPEX Zamboanga Peninsula Exposition ZAMSURECO Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative ZANECO Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative ZCWD Zamboanga City Water District ZFA ZAMBOECOZONE and Freeport Authority ZIA Zamboanga International Airport


List of Tables Chapter 3 Table 3.1 Population Growth Rate, Target and Actual Accomplishment, Region IX

2017-2022 and 2015 Table 3.2 Population, by Province/City, Region IX, Censal Year 2015 Table 3.3 Table 3.4

Inflation Rate, At 2012 Constant Prices, Region IX, 2019 Consumer Price Index, Inflation Rate, Purchasing Power of the Peso, By Province Region IX, 2019

Chapter 4

Table 4.1 Labor Force Participation, by Level and Rate, Region IX, 2018 and 2019 Table 4.2 Table 4.3 Table 4.4 Table 4.5

Employment Indicators, Region IX, 2019 Poverty Incidence (%) Among Families and Population, Region IX, 2018

Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Gap, Poverty Incidence (%) and Magnitude of Poverty Among Families and Population, By Province/City, Region IX, 2015 and 2018 Per Capita Food Threshold, Subsistence Incidence (%) and Magnitude Among Families and Population, Region IX, 2015 and 2018

Chapter 5

Table 5.1 Local Governance Performance, 2019

Chapter 6 Table 6.1 Table 6.2 Table 6.3

Legal Aid Indicators, Region IX, 2018-2019 Jail and Detention Services Indicators, Region IX, 2018-2019 Justice Efficiency Indicators, Region IX, 2018-2019

Chapter 7 Table 7.1 Targets vs Accomplishments, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 8

Table 8.1 Production (Major Crops, Livestock and Fishery) and Agrarian Reform Region IX, 2019

Table 8.2 Volume of Palay Production and Area Harvested by Province and City Region IX, 2018-2019

Table 8.3 Volume of Corn Production and Area Harvested by Province and City Region IX, 2018-2019

Table 8.4 Volume of Abaca Production and Area Harvested by Province and City Region IX, 2018-2019

Table 8.5 Abaca Program Indicators Table 8.6 Volume of Rubber Production and Area Harvested by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.7 Volume of Coconut Production and Area Harvested by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.8 Coconut Program Indicators Table 8.9 Volume of Mango Production and Area Harvested by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.10 Volume of Cacao Production and Area Harvested by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.11 Volume of Production of Other Crops, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.12 Volume of Carabao, Cattle, Hog, and Goat Production by Province and City, Region

IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.13 Volume of Chicken Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019


Table 8.14 Volume of Commercial Fisheries and Municipal Fisheries Production by Province and City, Region IX 2018-2019

Table 8.15 Volume of Indian Sardines Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.16 Volume of Aquaculture Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.17 Volume of Seaweeds Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.18 Agrarian Reform Program Indicators Chapter 9 Table 9.1 Sales of Top 13 Domestic Products in Region IX, 2019 Table 9.2 Export Products, Region IX, 2019 Table 9.3 Top 10 Export Products, Region IX, 2019 Table 9.4 Trade and Industry Indicators, 2019 Table 9.5 Tourism Indicators, 2019 Table 9.6 Cooperative Development Indicators, 2019 Table 9.7 Economic Zone Indicators, 2019

Chapter 10

Table 10.1 Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Region IX, CY 2018-2019 Table 10.2 AIDS and other communicable diseases, Region IX, CY 2018-2019 Table 10.3 Access to clean water and sanitation facilities, Region IX, CY 2018-2019 Table 10.4 LGU Efforts of Addressing Malnutrition Table 10.5 Nutrition status among children under 5 years old, CY 2018 Table 10.6 Basic Education Performance Indicators, Region IX, 2019 Table 10.7 Higher Education Performance Indicators, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 11 Table 11.1 Number of Clients Served by Program, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 12

Table 12.1 Housing Targets and Accomplishments, Region IX, CY 2019 Table 12.2 Socialized and Low Cost Housing, Region IX, CY 2019 Table 12.3 Pag-ibig Membership Level

Chapter 13 Table 13.1 Table 13.2 Table 13.3

Dependency Ratio, Region IX, 2010 and 2015 Youth Labor Force Participation, Region IX, 2019 Youth Unemployment, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 14 Table 14.1 Table 14.2

Technology Adoption Indicators, Region IX, 2019 Innovation Indicators, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 15

Table 15.1 Revenue Generation and Expenditure Management Indicators Region IX, 2019

Table 15.2 Local Government Units’ Internal Revenue Allotment Dependency Rate, Region IX, 2019

Table 15.3 Local Government Units’ Collection Efficiency Performance, Region IX, Real Property and Business Taxes, 2019

Table 15.3A

Local Government Units’ Collection Efficiency Performance, Region IX, Fees and Charges and Economic Enterprises, 2019


Table 15.3B Table 15.4 Table 15.4A Table 15.4B Table 15.5 Table 15.6 Table 15.7 Table 15.8 Table 15. 9 Table 15.10

Local Government Units’ Collection Efficiency Performance, Region IX, Total, 2019 Number of Banks, by Type and by Province, Region IX, 2018 and 2019 Number of Banks, by Type and by Province, City, Region IX, 2018 and 2019 Number of ATMs, by Province, Region IX, 2018 and 2019 Bank Density Ratio, Region IX, 2016-2019

Bank Density Ratio, by Island Group, Philippines, 2018 and 2019

Bank Density Ratio, Mindanao Regions, 2018 and 2019

Monetary System Indicators, Region IX, 2019 Economic and Financial Learning Center Activities, Region IX, 2019 Institutionalization of Public Financial Management, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 17

Table 17.1 Number of Former Rebel Surrenderees, Region IX: March to December Table 17.2 Table 17.3 Table 17.4 Table 17.5

Number of Enemy Apprehended/Surrendered and Number of Firearms Surrendered and Confiscated: February 2020 Number of Violent activities conducted by CTGs in Zamboanga Peninsula List of Serbisyo Caravans conducted in Region IX: July to December 2019 Estimated Total Amount of Investments for FY 2020 Priority PAPs by LoEs and PTF-ELCAC

Chapter 18

Table 18.1 Table 18.2 Table 18.3 Table 18.4 Table 18.5 Table 18.6 Table 18.7 Table 18.8 Table 18.9 Table 18.10

List of Mobile Units Procured by Type and Distribution by Police Station, Region IX, 2019 Trainings/Seminars conducted for Philippine National Police IX Personnel, Region IX, 2019 Number of Results-Oriented Operations conducted, Region IX, 2019 Crime Statistics, Region IX: 2019 and 1st Quarter 2020 Illegal drugs confiscated by type, Region IX, 2019 Illegal Drugs Supply Reduction efforts conducted, Region IX, 2018-2019 List of municipalities with and without fire stations and lot donation Region IX, 2019 Congestion Rate by Jail Facility, Region IX, 2019 Humane Safekeeping of Inmates Indicators, Region IX, 2019 Number of Qualified Inmates Released on Time, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 19

Table 19.1 Result Matrix Indicators on Land Transport, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 19.2 Air Transportation Indicators, Region IX, 2017-2019 Table 19.3 Sea Transportation Indicators, Region IX, 2017-2019 Table 19.4 Sea Transportation Indicators, Region IX, 2017-2019 Table 19.5 Results Matrix Indicators on Irrigation, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 19.6 Zamboanga Peninsula Priority Flood Control Projects, 2017-2019 Table 19.7 Percent of Households with Access to Safe Water Served by the Major Water

Districts in Region IX, 2019

Table 19.8 Percent of Barangays Served by the Major Water Districts in Region IX 2019 Table 19.9 Number of Water Service Connections of the Major Water Districts in Region IX,

2019 Table 19.10 Volume of Desludged and/or Treated Septage, in cu.m. Table 19.11 Telecommunication Services in Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 19.12 Free Wi-Fi Sites in Zamboanga Peninsula


Table 19.13 Information and Communications Technology Development Sector Accomplishments, Region IX, 2019

Table 19.14 Households with Electricity, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 19.15 Status of 2019 Sitio Electrification Program Table 19.16 Sitio with Electricity in Region IX Table 19.17 Systems Loss, ZamPen ECs, 2018-2019

Chapter 20 Table 20.1 Enhanced National Greening Program Seedlings Production Table 20.2 Enhanced National Greening Program Areas Established Table 20.3 Table 20.4 Table 20.5 Table 20.6

Watershed Protection and Management Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Environmental Management (Air, Water, Toxic and Solid Waste Management) Mines and Geosciences Management

Chapter 22

Table 22.1 Summary of Quarterly Field Monitoring Visits


List of Figures Chapter 3

Figure 3.1 Consumer Price Index, By Item, Region IX, 2019

Chapter 4 Figure 4.1 Zamboanga Peninsula RDP 2017-2022 Overall Strategic Framework

Chapter 5

Figure 5.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure People-centered, Clean and Efficient Governance

Chapter 6 Figure 6.1 Strategic Framework to Pursue Swift and Fair Administration of Justice

Chapter 7

Figure 7.1 Strategic Framework to Promote Philippine Culture and Values

Chapter 8 Figure 8.1 Strategic Framework to Expand Economic Opportunities in Agri-Fishery Table 8.13 Volume of Chicken Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.14 Volume of Commercial Fisheries and Municipal Fisheries Production by Province

and City, Region IX 2018-2019 Table 8.15 Volume of Indian Sardines Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.16 Volume of Aquaculture Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.17 Volume of Seaweeds Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 8.18 Agrarian Reform Program Indicators

Chapter 9 Figure 9.1 Strategic Framework Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services

through Trabaho at Negosyo

Chapter 10 Figure 10.1 Strategic Framework to Accelerate Human Capital Development

Chapter 11

Figure 11.1 Strategic Framework to Reduce Vulnerability of Individuals and Families

Chapter 12

Figure 12.1 Strategic Framework to Build Safe and Secure Communities

Chapter 13 Figure 13.1 Strategic Framework to Maximize the Demographic Dividend Figure 13.2 Total Fertility Rate, Region IX, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2017 Figure 13.3 Population Pyramid, By Age and Sex, Region IX, 2010 and 2015

Chapter 14

Figure 14.1 Strategic Framework Vigorously Advancing Science, Technology and Institution

Chapter 15 Figure 15.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure Sound Macroeconomic Policy Environment,


Chapter 17 Figure 17.1 Strategic Framework to Attain a Just and Lasting Peace Figure 17.2 Figure 17.3

Western Mindanao Regional Party Committe (WMRPC) Disposition Number of Violent activities conducted by CTGs in Zamboanga Peninsula

Chapter 18

Figure 18.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure Security, Public Order and Safety Chapter 19

Figure 19.1 Strategic Framework to Accelerate and Sustain Infrastructure Development Table 19.14 Households with Electricity, Region IX, 2018-2019 Table 19.15 Status of 2019 Sitio Electrification Program Table 19.16 Sitio with Electricity in Region IX Table 19.17 Systems Loss, ZamPen ECs, 2018-2019

Chapter 20 Figure 20.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy

Environment Chapter 22

Table 22.1 Summary of Quarterly Field Monitoring Visits


The Regional Development Report Scorecard

The Regional Development Report (RDR) is an annual technical report of RDC IX, which highlights the performance of the region. It is linked with the Regional Development Plan (RDP) and uses the indicators contained in the RDC- approved Results Matrix (RM) to assess the region’s performance vis-a-vis the plan targets. During the 145th and 166th Regular Meetings of Regional Development Council (RDC) IX on 19 November 2013 and on 5 September 2019, respectively, the Council passed resolutions approving the score card ratings, simplifying the presentation of the extent of achievement of the goals and objectives enunciated in the RDP. The first set of score card approved in 2013 was for RDR indicators with more than 100 percent accomplishment rate, while the second set of score card approved in 2019 was for RDR indicators with highest possible accomplishment rate of 100 percent. A performance range was devised to measure the sectors’ and sub-sectors’ achievement for the year in

review in relation to the year’s plan targets, using the score cards, as follows:

Icon

Comparison of Targets and Accomplishments For indicators with possible accomplishments of above

100% than target Approved 19 November 2013

For indicators with possible maximum accomplishment of 100% only of the target

Approved 5 September 2019

EXCEPTIONALLY ABOVE TARGET Accomplishment >125%

OUTSTANDING Accomplishments = 100%

ABOVE TARGETS 100% < Accomplishment < 125%

VERY SATISFACTORY 87.5% < Accomplishment<100%

WITHIN TARGETS 75% < Accomplishment < 100%

SATISFACTORY 75% < Accomplishment <87.5%

BELOW TARGETS Accomplishment <75%

POOR Accomplishment <75%

The icons illustrated above are used to define the performance of each sector/sub-sector under every chapter of the plan. The icon which best suits the performance of a particular sub-sector is reflected at the beginning of each chapter as the chapter’s scorecard rating. The ratings are also indicated in the corresponding matrix of key indicators. For this report, no scorecards were indicated for those sectors/agencies that do not have RDC-

approved RM. Their performance levels are based instead on key indicators as centrally identified or

with pre-determined targets.


FOREWORD

The 2019 Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Report presents how the region advanced in 2019. Specifically, it assesses the development targets set in the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 and actual accomplishment of sectoral indicators in 2019. This is the 3rd report since the implementation of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022. The year in review has made significant improvements because of the strengthened economic, political and social fundamentals that were put in place in earlier years. All the sectors of the economy performed better towards achieving their sectoral goals and targets. Nonetheless, in this dynamic world where no agency has full control of the situations, there have been challenges that impeded the attainment of some goals. Thus, the stronger collaboration and commitment among the stakeholders in public and private sectors are vital. Our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to the contributors from the government and private sectors in the preparation of this Report. We are grateful for your continued commitment and support for the development of the region. With our sustained collective efforts and determination, Zamboanga Peninsula will attain its aspiration and contribute in realizing the country’s vision for all Filipinos. PHLORITA A. RIDAO Vice-Chairperson, RDC IX and Regional Director, NEDA IX


MESSAGE

Three years have passed since the roll out of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan (ZamPen RDP) 2017-2022. The 2019 Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Report is our progress report on the implementation of the ZamPen RDP 2017-2022. Can we say we are closer to our vision? Have we done our share in in attaining the country’s vision for a Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay for all Filipinos?

While, we have seen significant progress in the region’s socioeconomic development, we have to continue addressing the remaining challenges that are hindering the attainment of our targets and objectives. We do not have to be complacent, though. We still have huge tasks to do, the coming years are as challenging as the previous years, thus, the need for reinforcement and to continue what propelled us more to work together as one region. On behalf of the Regional Development Council IX, I would like to thank all our development partners for your commitment and support for regional development. I also acknowledge the data sources from the public and private sectors for providing timely and substantive inputs for this report. Let us all continue to work together to improve the lives of our people in Zamboanga Peninsula. VICTOR J. YU Chairperson, RDC IX and Governor, Zamboanga del Sur


Executive Summary The 2019 Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Report (ZamPen RDR) aims to (1) present an

assessment of the performance of the region for 2019 and its accompanying results matrix, (2) provide

strategic and policy direction to refocus priorities and/or catch up with the targets, and (3) guide the

Regional Development Council in the review of budget proposals. Its contents are aligned with the

chapters of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan and has 22 chapters with chapters 1

to 4 as the introductory pages.

Following the RDP and PDP, the discussion on the performance of the region is categorized according

to the three (3) pillars of (1) Enhancing the Social Fabric (“Malasakit”), (2) Inequality-Reducing

Transformation (“Pagbabago”), and (3) Increasing Growth Potential (“Patuloy na Pag-unlad”) in pursuit

of the vision of the region of becoming the Center of Sustainable Agri-Fishery Industries of the

Philippines. The four (4) RDC IX sectoral committees corresponding to the four (4) development

sectors of the economy assessed, monitored and validated the targets, goals, objectives, outcomes and

impacts enumerated in the various chapters of the Plan.

The overall performance of the region was Very Satisfactory.

Malasakit: Enhancing the Social Fabric

To build the foundations for a high-trust society. It covers issues on governance, justice and culture and values so that citizens can eventually trust government and trust each other.

Ensuring people-centered, clean and efficient governance

In compliance with Full Disclosure Policy (FDP), all LGUs (provinces, cities, municipalities) in Region IX, including barangays were compliant. Important financial documents such as local budgets, finances, expenditures, financial obligations, transactions and contracts were posted in conspicuous places in their localities. Being compliant means that LGUs are sharing and educating to their constituents on how and where LGU budget and other finances are spent. This indicated that LGUs practiced the values of transparency and accountability. Compliance with the FDP and strict observance of government accounting and auditing standards are prerequisites in passing the Good Financial Housekeeping standard, one of the components of the Financial Administration Core Assessment Area of the SGLG. In achieving a seamless service delivery, the Department of the Interior and Local Government implemented the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), Streamlining of Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS), Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS). For the SGLG, the awardees in Zamboanga Peninsula were nine (9) in 2019. These LGU awardees passed the polished and redefined “all-in” assessment criteria with specific modifications in most of the governance areas namely: financial administration; disaster preparedness; social protection; peace and order; business-friendliness and competitiveness; environmental protection; and tourism, culture, and the arts. For the BPLS reforms and standards (JMC 2016) which were introduced to reduce the requirements and processing time of all government transactions, there were 45 out of 67 municipalities and four (4) cities compliant to BPLS standards. Pursuing swift and fair administration of justice

The Department of Justice as the principal law agency of the government through its attached agencies, continued to serve as the prosecution arm and administered the government’s criminal justice system by investigating crimes, prosecuting offenders and oversee the correctional system.


The accomplishments of the Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) IX and Department of Justice-Public Attorneys’ Office (DOJ-PAO) IX significantly achieved their targets. DOJ-PAO IX continued providing free legal services to indigent clients and other qualified persons in all criminal, civil, labor, administrative and other quasi-judicial cases. The agency will continue to conduct its program: (a) Sustain the free legal services and assistance, (b) Monthly Jail Visitation and (b) Monthly Police Station Monitoring (assisting detainees deprived of liberty), (c) Assistance clients/inmates pursuant to Hernan vs Sandiganbayan Case and RA 10951 or otherwise known as “An Act Adjusting the Amount or the Value of Property and Damage on which a penalty is based, and the Fines imposed under the Revised Penal Code, Amending for the purpose Act no. 3815, otherwise known as “the Revised Penal Code”, as amended,” (d) Barangay Outreach Activity, and (e) Legal Aid Information/Dissemination.

DOJ-PPA IX will implement programs that address the adverse effects brought by COVID-19 pandemic to its personnel, Volunteer Probation Assistants (VPAs) and clients. Promoting Philippine Culture and Values

The region shall continue to increase the level of awareness of the region’s cultural diversity enabling people to integrate their cultural heritage into their lives. It shall likewise continue to seek to address the need to engage the participation of indigenous cultural communities in governance and in policy formulation that impact on their communities and environment. The region shall promote creative economy to harness indigenous materials, talent and skills which can create new and innovative products and services. Pagbabago: Inequality-reducing Transformation

Inequality-reducing transformation consists of strategies to expand economic opportunities, accelerate human capital development, reduce vulnerability and build safe and secure communities. Expanding economic opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing The 2019 performance of the region’s agri-fishery sector was affected by the drought experienced in the first semester and various tropical cyclones that occurred in the region all throughout the year. The region was still beset with challenges on attaining food security while increasing income of farmers and fisherfolk.

In addressing the impacts of El Niño, whole-of-government actions should focus on food security, water security, energy security, health, and safety. There is a need to increase access to more liberal credit and financing for the farmers and fisherfolk. Continue the strict enforcement of the closed fishing season. The enforcement of fishing ban for sardines in December 1 until March 1 resulted to an increase in sardines’ biomass in the waters of East Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay. This also attracted bigger fish species of high value that feed on small fishes like sardines hence enhance commercial fishery production.

Development interventions in agrarian reform shall continue to implement its program in distributing

the remaining lands in LAD Balance Database to the landless farmers and provide legal interventions

and support services to the ARBs. In doing these, the Department shall continue to collaborate with

other agencies to thresh out issues and concerns affecting land acquisition, distribution and installation

processes.


Expanding economic opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho at Negosyo In 2019, trade and industry, cooperates, and tourism activities contributed to the development of the region the different strategies. Total investments generated was PHP1.37 billion, which was 19% more than the target of PHP1.15 billion. The increase of tourism related establishments resulted to employment generation. Activities for micro and small cooperatives like registration, seminars and cooperative officer’s trainings were conducted. To expand economic opportunities in industry and services, different strategies and programs were implemented that focused on MSMEs and promotion of key priority industries that are job generating where the region is competitive. Accelerating human capital development A healthy and educated population requires programs and projects that will provide access to quality services. Investment in human capital particularly in health and education of individuals will contribute to the fast attainment of the region’s vision. As such, the concerned agencies shall continue to be proactive in all its programs, projects and activities that would benefit most especially the unreached and underserved groups. Reducing vulnerability of individuals and families The promotion of the rights and welfare of the poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors and

community by achieving gainfully employed, safe and healthy workforce has continuously been

provided by the different government agencies specifically by the Department of Social Welfare and

Development and the Department of Labor and Employment. The sector will continue to implement

programs, projects, and activities to reduce vulnerability of individuals and families. Employability of

workers and competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises shall be enhanced. Protection of

worker’s rights and maintenance of industrial peace shall be ensured. Social protection of vulnerable

workers shall be strengthened.

Building safe and secure communities

In continuing the mandate to/and address the need for more access to affordable, decent and disaster-resilient housing for the homeless/unserved and underserved employees, the National Housing Authority (NHA) and Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig Fund will continue their priority programs and projects in the coming years. The NHA Projects that were not completed in 2019 will still be targeted in 2020 as carry-over works, in addition to the new PPAs for 2020. The 2020 targets shall undergo careful evaluation and validation with project readiness as a priority criterion. The HDMF in its provision of low cost housing, shall focus on Countryside Housing Initiative which is an ideal template for Public-Private Partnership.

Patuloy na Pag-unlad: Increasing Growth Potential

Sustaining a growing economy requires a lot of interventions. Two of these are technological

innovation and addressing population issues.

Reaching for the demographic dividend

The slow demographic transition and attaining the gains from demographic dividend would remain a challenge for the region. Thus, in the coming years, more advocacy on the implementation of the National Program on Family Planning (NPFP) should be intensified by the concerned government agencies and instrumentalities. The NPFP gives women access to effective modern contraceptives over


the next four years, and aims to increase the usage of contraceptives from 40 percent to 65 percent nationwide. On the concern of high youth unemployment, the government and private sectors need to collaborate more in providing stable and well-paying jobs.

Vigorously advancing Science, Technology and Innovation

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) IX will continue to improve its science and technology programs, such as Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), a funding mechanism for qualified MSMEs which allows (1) the purchase of machineries and equipment, (2) availment of consultants and experts, (3) and attendance to various trainings, seminars, workshops and expositions for exposure of products for marketing. The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTL) preserve the quality of products, processes and services, so the MSMEs can avail the services for scientific testing to bring out the best quality of products and services. Scholarships shall be awarded to deserving and qualified students who excel in the fields of science, technology and engineering. This endeavor is in partnership with the Science Education Institute to produce quality graduates to become highly skilled in their fields of work. Enabling and Supportive Economic Environment

Efforts to sustain a sound, stable, and supportive macroeconomic environment in the region will

continue to be implemented. The monetary and fiscal systems shall be strengthened by intensifying

advocacies for financial inclusions and collection efforts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the

Bureau of Customs.

Foundations for Sustainable Development

All cross-cutting strategies to support other interventions and to provide a solid bedrock for all strategies to work will be underpinned by ensuring peace, security and public order and safety concerns, accelerate infrastructure development, and addressing environmental concerns

Attaining just and lasting peace

The government remained persistent in the implementation of the programs and projects to bring lasting peace in the region. The regional line agencies under the 11 line of efforts of RTF-ELCAC IX identified priority PAPs for implementation in 2020. The provinces through its PTF-ELCACs also identified various PAPs for implementation in their respective focus areas.

Ensuring peace, security, order and public safety

The different strategies effected helped the efficient delivery of service among the peace and security agencies while ensuring the general public’s safety and security. To sustain and ensure peace, security, order and public safety, the Passage of Senate Bill No. 204 – Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2019, more budget to build and expand existing jail facilities, full implementation of the BJMP NHQ 4G Management Strategy (Guard the Gate; Guard the Badge; Guard the Purse, and Guard the Life), PDEA IX to continue to implement the 3-pronged in illegal drugs, and the full LGU support.


Accelerating infrastructure development

The infrastructure projects in the region concerning road networks, air and sea transportation, irrigation, water supply, will continue to be implemented in 2020 and until the end of the Plan period with the support of the national government agencies.

Ensuring ecological integrity, clean and healthy environment

The concerned environmental government agencies continually commit to pursue the agenda of environmental reform. Through programs such as Expanded National Greening Program, Watershed Protection and Coastal Zone Management, Air and Water quality, and, Waste Management, a healthy and balance natural ecosystem is ensured.


Chapter 2 Global and Regional Trends and Prospects Zamboanga Peninsula lies at the Southern most portion of the Philippine archipelago. Located at the

western tip of the island of Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula is strategically situated in close proximity

to Sabah, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Indonesia. Thus, its appellation as the Philippines’ gateway

to the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP) East Association of Southeast Asian Nations

(ASEAN) Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). There would be more opportunities for greater economic

growth, particularly in trade, investments and tourism in the region due to its strategic location and

physical endowments.

2.1 Comparative Advantages

Zamboanga Peninsula has mineral deposits such as gold, silver, copper, chromite, iron, lead,

manganese, coal, clay, asbestos, limestone, quartz, silica, phosphate rock and marble.

It is home to Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (ZAMBOECOZONE), the hub for

economic activities. It is the only ecozone and freeport in Visayas and Mindanao. On top of generous

incentives granted to investors and locators, ZAMBOECOZONE also guarantees free flow, entry, and

movement of machineries and other goods tax free within its jurisdiction.

The region has four (4) proclaimed watershed areas covering a total area of 18,310 hectares, namely:

Ambogoc River Watershed and Siocon River Watershed in Zamboanga del Norte; Pasonanca River

Watershed in Zamboanga City and Buug Watershed in Zamboanga Sibugay (Source: DENR).

2.2 Trade and Investment

In 2019, the total investments generated was PHP1.37 billion. These investments were primarily due to vigorous investment facilitation, financing facilitation and investment matching. The areas of investments included tourism, bamboo, poultry, handicraft, as well as, the six champion products of the region, namely: abaca, processed fish, seaweeds, coconut, mango and rubber.

Zamboanga City and Isabela City’s combined investments amounted to PHP403.47 million, which

comprised 30% of the total investments, while Zamboanga del Sur generated PHP395.14 million, or

28% of the total investments. The investments for Zamboanga Sibugay was PHP P352.11 million or

26%, and Zamboanga del Norte generated PHP215.63 million, or 16% of the total investments.

Investments in rubber, processed fish, and seaweeds industries made up 64% of the total investments

in the region. Rubber accounted for 31%, while processed fish at 20% and seaweeds at 13%. Cacao had

an investment share of 11%, while coconut had a share of 7 percent, wearables and housewares had a

share of 4 percent. Processed fruits and nuts as well as coffee contributed 3 percent each, while abaca

and processed food contributed 2 percent each, mango, bamboo and banana contributed only one

percent each to the total investments. These investments generated 45,851 jobs from the coconut,

processed fish, and rubber industries. Other sectors that also generated substantial employment were

seaweeds, abaca, cacao, bamboo, mango, wearables and housewares, processed fruits, coffee,

processed food, banana and coco coir.


2.3 New Set of Elective Public Officials

A new set of elective public officials were installed in office in the local government units in the region

who will work for the betterment of their constituents in the next three years. Some of the officials

were re-elected, some were new in the political arena, which would mean continuity of and introducing

new development agenda. The reorganization of the Regional Development Council IX also brought

about a new chairperson coming from the government sector.

2.4 Institutionalization of Whole-Nation-Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace

President Duterte issued Executive Order (EO) 70 in December 2018 which sought to institute a "Whole-of-Nation" (WoN)approach in addressing communist insurgency. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict was created to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the WoN approach. As counterpart at the regional level, the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) was created as the institutional mechanism to cascade at the regional and local levels implementation of the WoN. RTF-ELCAC for Region IX was activated on May 24, 2019. An RTF-ELCAC IX Implementation Plan was crafted which highlighted the Zamboanga Peninsula Areas for Peace and Development (ZAPD) Program. ZAPD was the region’s banner program to address the root causes of insurgencies, internal disturbances and tensions, and other armed conflicts and threats for inclusive development. ZAPD aimed to institutionalize WoN Approach to address peace and development concerns through focused, coordinated, and sustained provision of economic opportunities and basic social services in these areas.

The implementation of EO 70 resulted in decreased armed engagements between government troops and the communist terrorist groups. This also led in the massive surrender of New People’s Army regulars and their supporters.

2.5 Rice Tariffication Law or RA 11203

The Rice Tariffication Law essentially allowed for the liberalization of rice imports. The Law was to

address the increase in prices of rice in the country. The region experienced rice price hikes to as high

as PHP60.00 per kilo that caused a high inflation rate of more than 1.0 percent. With the imposition of

the Law, prices of rice declined, causing inflation rate to decrease from April onwards, and overall rate

of 1.0 percent for 2019.

2.3 Halal Center

Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (ZamboEcozone) envisions to be the Halal Hub of the

Philippines, and eventually as the Asian Halal Center. The groundbreaking of Halal Center at

ZAMBOECOZONE was held on October 8, 2016. The construction of the Center which cost PHP950.5

million is 15-20% accomplished. The establishment of Halal Center was encouraged by the growing

demand for halal products in the world market due to increasing awareness of their importance, the

rapid growth of population, and rising disposable income in many countries.

Halal is an Arabic term meaning “permissible.” It refers frequently to food that is permissible according

to Islamic law, but halal encompasses non-food items such as cosmetics, banking and finance, logistics,

etc.


2.4 International Ports

The ZamboEcozone has two (2) new infrastructure projects to be completed in 2020. These are the West Corporate Center buildings and the San Ramon Newport. The feasibility study for the construction of the San Ramon New Port is under deliberation and evaluation at the Investment Coordination Committee to be elevated to Cabinet Committee in September 2020 for approval. The projects support the entry of goods and services and complement the operations of the 48 locators in the economic zone. The proposed budget of Newport is PHP14.0 billion composed of actual port, administration for the port operation and dry container yard. The Newport will be a world class type international seaport which will be the major hub for the handling of trans-shipped cargoes in the BIMP-EAGA. When these projects will be implemented, the prospect of having more investments in the region will be realized. The Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) shall be developed as one of the major international airports in the country, with regular commercial flights to and from major cities in the country, and direct international connections with the ASEAN and the rest of the Asia-Pacific Region. ZIA used to service international flights to Labuan, Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia. Revival of these flights shall be pursued by the region within the medium-term. To ensure accelerated and sustainable economic growth, Zamboanga Peninsula shall be more aggressive in improving the connectivity of its growth centers to other key centers in Mindanao, the Philippines and the world. Through more efficient transportation networks and communication facilities, mobility shall be improved and travel time reduced. Improvements shall also be undertaken to make tourism, production, processing and marketing areas more accessible to visitors, producers, consumers and investors. Increasing redundancy of transportation routes shall be pursued to reduce vulnerability of the region during emergency situations.


Chapter 03 Overlay of Economic Growth, Demographic Trends and Physical Characteristics

Abstract In 2015, the region’s population was 3,629,783 with a growth rate of 1.21 percent. The target growth rate of the region was met at 1.21 percent, which was also the target till 2022. The 2019 average inflation rate was 1.0 percent, which was 3.0 percentage points lower than the target of below 4.0 percent in 2019. This was due to price decrease on food particularly on rice and other non-food items.

Accomplishments 3.1 Population The estimated population growth rate of Region IX from 2010 to 2015 was 1.21 percent which was within the target set from 2017-2022. Approximately two (2) persons were added per 100 population in the 2015 population level of 3,629,783. Table 3.1 Population Growth Rate, Target and Actual Accomplishment, Region IX 2017-2022 and 2015

Indicator Average Target* Actual Scorecard Rating 2017-2022 2015

Population Growth Rate (%) 1.2 1.2 Source: PSA IX Actual 2015 *NEDA IX Target

In 2015, the province of Zamboanga del Norte and the City of Zamboanga were the most populated province and city, respectively. In terms of growth rate, Isabela City had the highest at 2.74 percent, while the province of Zamboanga del Sur had the lowest at 0.99 percent. Table 3.2 Population, by Province/City, Region IX, Censal Year 2015

Province/City

Total Population Growth Rate 1 Aug 2015 2010-2015

Region 3,629,783 1.21 Zamboanga del Norte 1,011,393 1.04 Zamboanga del Sur 1,010,674 0.99 Zamboanga Sibugay 633,129 1.53 Isabela City 112,788 2.74 Zamboanga City 861,799 1.26

Source: PSA IX

High population demanded more resources from both the government and individuals. From the government side, increase in government investments was required to achieve food security, provision of social, infrastructure and economic needs of the population. For the working population, dependency ratio increased, thereby placed more responsibilities on this group of population. As a result, this continued the vicious cycle of poverty.


3.2 Price Indices and Inflation The average consumer price index (CPI) for all items in 2019 was 124.1. Of the 11 monitored commodity groups, AB&T recorded the highest index. This was followed by HWEG&OF, Health, FHE&RM, F&NAB, Recreation and Culture, R&MGS, C&F, Transport, Communication, and Education. Figure 3.1 Consumer Price Index, By Item, Region IX, 2019

Source: PSA IX F&NALB- Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages; AB&T-Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; C&F-Clothing and Footwear;HWEG&OF-Housing, Water, Electricity,

Gas and Other Fuels; FHE&RM-Furnishings, Household Equipment, and Routine Maintenance of the House; R&MGS-Restaurant and Miscellaneous Goods and Services

As a result of the significant decrease in prices of food and other basic food commodities due to government intervention, particularly during the 4th quarter of 2019, the average inflation rate was recorded at 1.0 percent. This was a 400% accomplishment vis-à-vis its target of below 4.0 percent. Relatedly, the purchasing power of the peso was 0.81. Table 3.3 Inflation Rate, At 2012 Constant Prices, Region IX, 2019

Source: PSA IX Actual 2018 and 2019 data *NEDA IX target

Among the provinces, Zamboanga del Norte recorded the highest CPI, inflation rate, and had the lowest purchasing power of the peso. The City of Isabela had the lowest CPI at 120.1 and recorded the highest worth of the peso at PHP0.83. Table 3.4 Consumer Price Index, Inflation Rate, Purchasing Power of Peso By Province, Region IX, 2019

Province/City Consumer Price Index

Inflation Rate Purchasing Power of Peso

Zamboanga del Norte 127.5 1.3 0.78 Zamboanga del Sur 122.4 0.9 0.82 Zamboanga Sibugay 122.4 0.2 0.82 Isabela City 120.1 0.7 0.83

Source: PSA IX

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Scorecard Rating Target* Actual

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Moving Forward Sustaining a progressive economy that is affected constantly by internal and external shocks requires cooperation among the government, private sector and the whole citizenry. Key challenges to regional development remain, including the adverse impact of extreme weather-related disturbances. The agriculture sector, for instance, is mostly affected by weather disturbances, while other sectors can be shaken by world price fluctuations, peace and order condition, disasters, among others. Local government units should be able to perform their mandates based on Local Government Code, as they provide frontline services to their constituents. LGUs must be able to translate into actions what they have indicated in their local development plans and investment program. To spur further growth, there is a need to intensify government funding support in all programs and projects to enhance the productive capacity of the region, create jobs and increase incomes. All these programs are expected to lead to sustainable and far-reaching development in the region.


Chapter 04 Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 Overall Strategic Framework

Abstract The employment situation in the region continued to improve in 2019 at an estimated employment rate of 96.3%. Overall poverty incidence in the region was reduced from 29.7% in 2015 to 25.4% in 2018 among families, and from 37.7% in 2015 to 32.7% in 2018 among population. These could be attributed to robust economy that provided more employment opportunities and income to the people. Likewise, the continued and expanded implementation of social protection programs of the government provided a dent in improving people’s welfare.

Figure 4.1 ZamPen RDP 2017-2022 Overall Strategic Framework


Accomplishments Employment Employment situation in the region improved in 2019. There were 2,682,000 individuals aged 15 years old and over in 2019 as against the total labor force population of 2,617,000 in 2018. Of this number, 56.4% were economically active or 1,512,648 individuals. The same labor force participation rate was recorded in 2018 and 2019. Table 4.1 Labor Force Participation, by Level and Rate, Region IX, 2018 and 2019

Source: PSA website Preliminary Results of the 2019 Annual Estimates of Labor Force Survey

Employed persons (full-time or part time workers) was estimated at 1,456,680 (96.3%) in 2019 as against 1,415,472 (95.9%) in 2018. Unemployment and underemployment rates were 3.7% (53,897) and 16.5% (240,352), respectively. Table 4.2 Employment Indicators, by Rate, Region IX, 2019

Source: PSA Preliminary Actual 2019 data * ZamPen RDP 2017-2022

Poverty Poverty incidence among families and population significantly decreased from 2015 to 2018. The proportion of poor families in 2018 estimated at 25.4%, which was equivalent to around 212,800 families, decreased from 29.7% (236,900) in 2015. The proportion of poor Filipinos in the region whose per capita income was not sufficient to meet their basic food and non-food needs also decreased from 37.7% (1,366,600 individuals) in 2015 to 32.7% (1,217,800 individuals) in 2018. Although poverty incidence among families and population decreased in 2018, the 2015 targets of 24.7% f or families and 31.7% for population were not met (Table 4.3). This indicated a more aggressive implementation of interventions from the government and private sector. The social protection programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development such as the Conditional/Unconditional Cash Transfer, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services, National Community Driven Development Program, Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens, among others, were aimed to provide the needed safety needs to families and individuals.

Indicator 2018 2019 Labor Force 2,617,000 2,682,000 Labor Force Participation Number 1,475,980 1,512,648 Rate 56.4% 56.4%

Indicator

2018

Actual

2019 Score Card

Rating Average Target*

Actual % Accom

Employment Rate (%) 95.9 96.7 96.3 99.6

Unemployment Rate (%) 4.1 3.3 3.7 89.2

Underemployment Rate (%) 18.9 19.8 16.5 120.0


Table 4.3 Poverty Incidence (%) Among Families and Population, Region IX, 2018

Indicator

2015

Actual

2018 %

Accom

Score card

Rating

Average Annual Target*

Actual

Estimate Poverty Incidence (%) -Among Families 29.7 24.7 25.4 97.2

-Among Population 37.7 31.7 32.7 96.9

Source: PSA **NEDA IX targets

The annual per capita poverty threshold in the region increased to PHP25,650.00 in 2018 from PHP22,557.00 in 2015. This means, in 2018, a family of five needed at least PHP10,663.75 monthly to meet their basic food and non-basic food needs. The poverty gap or the income shortfall (expressed in proportion to the poverty threshold) of families with income below the poverty threshold decreased from 7.7 percent in 2015 to 6.1 percent in 2018. This indicator signified that incomes of the poor were also increasing. The decrease in poverty incidence and magnitude of poor families and population was observed in all the provinces in the region. From 2015 to 2018, the largest drop in poverty incidence was recorded in Zamboanga del Norte at 15.1 percentage points reduction from 60.5% to 45.4% among population and 14-percentage points from 50.9% to 36.9% among families. On the other hand, Isabela City registered an increase in poverty incidence at 20.8 percentage points from 30.2% to 51.0 % among population and at 19.4 percentage point from 22.2% to 41.6% among families.

Table 4.4 Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold, Poverty Gap, Poverty Incidence (%) and Magnitude of Poverty Among Families and Population, By Province/ City, Region IX, 2015 and 2018

Indicator 2015 2018* Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold (PHP) Region IX 22,557 25,650

Zamboanga del Norte 24,377 28,523 Zamboanga del Sur 20,444 23,761 Zamboanga City - 28,848 Zamboanga Sibugay 21,331 23,054 Isabela City 22,544 25,870 Poverty Gap Region IX 7.7 6.1 Zamboanga del Norte 15.6 10.1 Zamboanga del Sur 4.1 6.3 Zamboanga City - 0.9 Zamboanga Sibugay 5.3 6.1 Isabela City a/ 4.2 9.8 Poverty Among Families Estimated Incidence (%) Region IX 29.7 25.4 Zamboanga del Norte 50.9 36.9 Zamboanga del Sur 18.9 27.8 Zamboanga City - 6.5 Zamboanga Sibugay 27.6 27.1 Isabela City 22.2 41.6


Estimated Magnitude (No.) (in thousands) Region IX 237.3 213.0 Zamboanga del Norte 119.2 87.2 Zamboanga del Sur 78.3 60.8 Zamboanga City - 13.4 Zamboanga Sibugay 32.8 41.4 Isabela City 7.4 10.2 Poverty Among Population Estimated Incidence (%) Region IX 37.7 32.7 Zamboanga del Norte 60.5 45.4 Zamboanga del Sur 25.3 35.5 Zamboanga City 10.2 Zamboanga Sibugay 36.1 35.4 Isabela City 30.2 51.0 Estimate Magnitude (No.) (in thousands) Region IX 1,366.6 1,217.8 Zamboanga del Norte 665.3 469.7 Zamboanga del Sur 468.4 360.1 Zamboanga City 91.4 Zamboanga Sibugay 180.6 234.2 Isabela City 52.4 62.3

Source: PSA *PSA has started producing data for HUCs which includes Zamboanga City because of the utilization of the new Master Sample. a/ Caution in utilizing the estimate for these provinces must be observed due to its very small sample size. (note: a/ is only applicable to Poverty Gap under Isabela City)

The annual per capita food threshold (APCFT) was at PHP18,126.00 in 2018, up by PHP2,035.00 after three (3) years. APCFT is the minimum income required to meet the basic food needs to ensure that one remains economically and socially productive. The region had 8.7% subsistence incidence or equivalent to 73,000 families and 12.4% incidence among population or equivalent to 461,000 individuals in 2018. Table 4.5 Per Capita Food Threshold, Subsistence Incidence (%) and Magnitude Among Families and Population, Region IX, 2015 and 2018

Indicator 2015 2018 Annual Per Capita Food Threshold (PHP) 16,091 18,126 Subsistence Among: Families Incidence % 11.1 8.7 Magnitude (No) 89,000 73,000 Population Incidence % 15.7 12.4 Magnitude (No) 571,000 461,000

Source: PSA

Moving Forward The increased budget in the government’s social protection programs augmented the income of the poorest households, which contributed to the decrease in poverty reduction in the last three years. The number of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary families in 2019 was 296,399, although lower than the 306,288 beneficiaries in 2018. The decrease in the number of family beneficiaries was a result of delisting of families whose school-aged children already graduated or


completed their education. This would mean additional employed family member to help increase the income of the family. To continuously reduce poverty, there is a need to intensify and expand programs and policies that help create jobs especially in the rural, conflict-affected areas, and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. For those already employed, more quality jobs should be made available to improve productivity, increase incomes to lift more Filipinos out of poverty. More efforts from the government, private sector and the entire population are indispensable to meet the development targets for both employment and poverty incidence in the region.


Chapter 5

Ensuring People-Centered, Clean and Efficient Governance

Abstract This chapter focused on the performance of public sector institutions and civil servants in reducing corruption, achieving seamless delivery of services, enhancing administrative governance, engaging and empowering citizenry/promoting participatory governance and strengthening of civil service. Good governance targets were achieved particularly on full disclosure policy. However, much work were to be done to increase LGU passers to the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award.

Figure 5.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure People-centered, Clean and Efficient Governance


Accomplishments

Subsector Outcome 1: Corruption Reduced Compliance with the Full Disclosure Policy

All LGUs (provinces, cities, municipalities) in Region IX, including barangays complied with the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP). Important financial documents such as local budgets, finances, expenditures, financial obligations, transactions and contracts were posted in conspicuous places in their localities. Being compliant means that LGUs are sharing and educating to their constituents on how and where LGU budget and other finances are spent. This indicated that LGUs practiced the values of transparency and accountability. Compliance with the FDP and strict observance of government accounting and auditing standards are prerequisites in passing the Good Financial Housekeeping standard, one of the components of the Financial Administration Core Assessment Area of the SGLG.

Subsector Outcome 2: Seamless Service Delivery Achieved

Seal of Good Local Governance

The Seal of Good Local Governance awardees in Zamboanga Peninsula went down from 11 in 2018 to nine (9) in 2019 or about 12 percent of 75 LGUs. The awardees were the City of Dipolog, Municipality of Imelda in Zamboanga Sibugay; Municipalities of Bayog, Dumalinao, Mahayag and Ramon Magsaysay in Zamboanga del Sur; and Municipalities of Siocon, Liloy and Piñan in Zamboanga del Norte. These LGUs passed the polished and redefined “all-in” assessment criteria with specific modifications in most of the governance areas namely: financial administration; disaster preparedness; social protection; peace and order; business-friendliness and competitiveness; environmental protection; and tourism, culture, and the arts. Majority of the LGUs in the region were found to have underutilized budget funds and no permanent plantilla item for local disaster risk reduction and management officer (LDRRMO). LGUs that passed the SGLG are qualified to the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF). PCF is a financial subsidy to LGUs to fund and implement development programs and projects that were related to local economic development, disaster risk reduction and management/climate change adaptation (DRRM/CCA), ecological solid waste and management, millennium development goals/sustainable development goals (MDGs/SDGs, among others. The SGLG recipients could access the PCF in the amount of P7 million for provinces, P5.1 million for cities, and P3.2 million for municipalities. DILG IX released a total of P21.9 million to said 9 recipients as part of the PCF program.

Streamlining of Business Permits and Licensing System

As of 2019, 45 out of 67 municipalities and four (4) cities were compliant to Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) standards. The standards include: (a) reduced processing time (2 days or lesser); (b) reduced number of steps (maximum of 3); (c) unified print and electronic form; (d) maximum of 2 signatories with alternates. BPLS reforms and standards (JMC 2016) were introduced to reduce the requirements and processing time of all government transactions.

Capacity building interventions, technical and coaching assistance were extended to target LGUs to improve LGU competitiveness and Ease of Doing Business. These effectively sustained local economic development.


Community Based Monitoring System All requesting LGUs were extended technical assistance and capacity development interventions on the various modules of the Community- Based Monitoring System. Modules include the following: (a) data collection; (b) data encoding and map digitizing; (c) data processing; (d) preparation of barangay socio-economic profile and development plans using CBMS data; (e) utilization of CBMS in CDP formulation. CBMS was a diagnostic tool to assess poverty in the barangay, municipal, city, and provincial LGU levels. It provided policymakers and program implementers with good information base for tracking the impacts of macroeconomic reforms and various policy shocks. Newly Elected Officials Program As an offshoot of the national and local elections, 38 newly minted and re-elected local officials were provided with capacity building intervention under the Newly Elected Officials (NEO) program of the Department. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Local disaster risk reduction and management councils (LDRRMCs) are organized and functional at all levels of governance. Continuous information, education and communication strategies related to Operation LISTO were conducted to continually strengthen LGU capacity in disaster preparedness and resiliency.

Subsector Outcome 4: Citizenry fully engaged and empowered/ Participatory Governance Promoted Participation in Local Special Bodies and Development Councils

The private sector continued to participate in local special bodies, development councils both regional and local levels and other committees. The CSOs/POs as members of regional/local development councils assisted in the formulation of regional/local development plans, regional/local investment programs. This is a manifestation of a strengthened public-private partnership in governance. Local Development Councils (LDCs) were capacitated on their roles and functions.

Citizen’s Satisfaction Index System (CSIS)

Four (4) municipalities were identified in the 2019 CSIS survey conducted by the local resource institutions. These were the Municipalities of Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur; Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay and Piñan and Labason, Zamboanga del Norte. The LGUs must meet be an SGLG recipient to be included in the survey. CSIS was designed to generate citizen feedback on local government’s performance on delivery of basic services and programs covering different sectors as reflected in the Citizen’s Satisfaction Index Report. It aimed to help LGUs improve their mandate as provided by the 1991 Local Government Code. The survey result were presented to the LGUs who would prepare an action plan to prioritize interventions to address gaps and recommendations as suggested in the report. DILG’s partnership with the local resource institutions was forged to strengthen citizen involvement and participation in the enhancement of delivery of basic service to its target clients.


Subsector Outcome 5: Civil Service Strengthened Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Maturity Level II

A total of eight (8) government agencies/institutions/SUCS were awarded for meeting the PRIME HRM Maturity Level II in 2019. The awardees were the following: National Line Agencies: (a) National Economic and Development Authority; (b) Commission on Higher Education; (c) Department of Agriculture; and (d) Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration. State Colleges and Universities: (a) Basilan State College; (b) Western Mindanao State University; (c) Zamboanga State College of Marine Science and Technology. Local Government Unit: (a) Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur

Meanwhile, the Department of Trade and Industry IX and the Department of Education-Dipolog City Schools Division were recommended for Bronze award and awaiting conferment by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Central Office. These agencies were found to be compliant with Level 2 Maturity Indicators of four (4) core HRM Systems, namely: Recruitment, Selection and Placement; Learning and Development; Rewards and Recognition; and Performance Management. The CSC assessors provided the necessary tools and guidelines to agencies for a clear understanding of implementation of HR policies. Moreover, approved/signed office policies are being reviewed by the assessors as evidence in ensuring strict compliance and implementation of PRIME-HRM indicators. Enhance Capacity of Civil Servants/Professionalized Civil Service

Around 38 Learning and Development (L&D) Interventions were conducted with a total of 1,572 participants in 2019, compared to 48 L&D trainings with 1,763 participants conducted in 2018. The decrease in the number of trainings is due to the decline in the number of agency requests for training programs. The trainings were provided to ensure competent human resource in the bureaucracy. CSC generated around 2,795 participant days in its L%D Plan in 2019. This exceeded its target by almost six percent. The accomplishment included scheduled training programs and independent agency requests.

Annual Target Annual Accomplishment % of Accomplishment 2,630 participant-days 2,795 participant days 106.27%


Table 5.1 Local Governance Performance, 2019

Results Matrix Indicator*

(1)

Baseline

(2)

2018 Accomplishment

(3)

2019 % Accomplish (5)/(4)*100

Scorecard Target

(4)

Accomplishment

(5) Subsector Outcome 1: Corruption Reduced Percentage of Provinces/Cities/ Municipalities/Barangays disclosing financial obligations, transactions and contracts to the public, in compliance to the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) program

100% of LGUs

compliant to FDP

100% of LGUs compliant to FDP

- 3 Provinces - 5 Cities - 67

Municipalities - 1,904 Barangays

100% of Provinces/Cities/ Municipalities; 90% of barangays

100% of LGUs compliant to FDP

- 3 Provinces - 5 Cities - 67

Municipalities - 1,904

Barangays

100

Subsector Outcome 2: Seamless Service Delivery Achieved Number of Provinces, Cities and Municipalities assessed on the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)

100% of LGUs

100% of LGUs - 3 Provinces - 5 Cities - 67

Municipalities

75 LGUs 75 LGUs 100

Number of LGUs conferred with SGLG

11 LGUs a) Zambo. Norte-4

Municipalities b) Zambo. Sur – 5

Municipalities c) Zambo. Sibugay- 1

Municipality d) 1 City -Dipolog

No target 9 LGUs a) Zambo. Norte-3

Municipalities b) Zambo. Sur – 4

Municipalities c) Zambo. Sibugay- 1

Municipality d) City -Dipolog

Number of Cities/Municipalities that streamlined that Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS)

52 municipalities No target 4 cities and 45 municipalities

Subsector Outcome 4: Citizenry Fully Engaged and Empowered/Participatory Governance Promoted



(1)

Baseline

(2)

2018 Accomplishment

(3)

2019 % Accomplish (5)/(4)*100

Scorecard Target

(4)

Accomplishment

(5) Percentage of Local Development Councils Functional

100% 100% 100% 100% 100

Citizens’ Satisfaction Index System (CSIS) Survey Conducted

3 Municipalities No target 4 Municipalities

Subsector Outcome 5: Civil Service Strengthened Number of agencies awarded with PRIME-HRM Maturity Level II

13 7 8 114.28

Number of Trainings Conducted

48 N/A 38

Number of Participants Trained

1,763 N/A 1,572

Number of L&D Participant Days

3,099 2,630 2,795 105.90

Source: DILG IX/CSC IX

CY 2019 Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Report of 205

Moving Forward To further enhance LGU performance, the greater challenge is to increase the number of LGUs as SGLG passers. To be passers denotes that LGUs are moving towards a more efficient and clean governance. DILG IX will continue to take steps to address local governance concerns. These include the conduct of early dissemination on criteria for the SGLG, close coordination with the LGUs to comply with the SGLG requirements, encourage LGUs who are SGLG passers to maintain and improve their performance and regular advocacy on the SGLG. The drive for accountability and anti-corruption should be sustained as these are the key to clean, effective and honest governance. Best practices are to be continued to ensure that all programs are implemented. Among these are the establishment of a clear plan and constant/regular monitoring of the said plan to achieve annual targets and commitments. Moreover, maintaining good communication and rapport with government agencies and other government institutions help in contributing to the achievement of targets. CSC IX achieved it in attendance to CSC training programs and compliance to the PRIME-HRM guidelines to ensure an effective and efficient Human Resource System in place.

Recommendations The following strategies are recommended to further ensure people-centered, clean and efficient governance: On SGLG, there should be close coordination between DILG IX and the LGUs to monitor compliance of LGUs to SGLG criteria. SGLG award is not the end but a challenge to LGUs in ensuring and sustaining effective governance. On CSIS, DILG should closely monitor the LGU if they have implemented their proposed action plan based on recommendations/suggestions gathered during the survey. On enhanced BPLS, DILG to provide technical assistance to municipalities to enhance their capacity to implement said program.


Chapter 6

Pursuing Swift and Fair Administration of Justice Abstract Justice is a necessary and an important public good similar to basic education and primary health care. It is the foundation on which a democratic society exists. Quick and fair resolution of cases is a way of generating citizen trust and confidence in government institutions. It demonstrates government’s “malasakit” for its citizens, regardless of their economic status, cultural affiliation and educational attainment. The region aims to ensure that justice is administered fairly and swiftly. The strict implementation of the law indicates the government’s seriousness in carrying out its responsibilities and obligations, regaining public trust, earning respect and support toward enhancing institutions and the social fabric.

Figure 6.1 Strategic Framework to Pursue Swift and Fair Administration of Justice


In 2019, the Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) IX and Department of Justice-Public Attorney’s Office (DOJ-PAO) IX significantly achieved their targets. DOJ-PAO IX continued providing free legal services to indigent clients and other qualified persons in all criminal, civil, labor, administrative and other quasi-judicial cases. DOJ-PPA IX contributed to the attainment of peace and order through its investigation, supervision and rehabilitation services for the probation and parole systems.

Accomplishments Subsector Outcome 1: Access to Legal Aid Increased Representation of indigents in Judicial Cases. In 2019, DOJ-PAO IX handled a total of 17,299 criminal cases and 896 civil cases. Of these cases, 8,317 criminal cases and 299 civil cases were favorably disposed of, with a disposition rate of 48% and 33%, respectively. Representation of indigents in Quasi-Judicial cases. In 2019, DOJ-PAO IX handled a total of 162 administrative cases. Out of these cases, 56 cases were terminated with a disposition rate of 35%. In Prosecutor’s Office Cases, the DOJ-PAO IX handled a total of 1,586 cases at the prosecutor’s level. Out of these cases, 1,290 cases were terminated with a disposition rate of 81%. In Labor Cases, the DOJ-PAO IX handled a total of 288 cases. Out of these cases, 184 cases were terminated with a disposition rate of 64%. DOJ-PAO IX likewise, rendered mediation and conciliation services as part of its quasi-judicial services. In 2019, it handled a total 1,393 disputes and resolved a total of 1,376 disputes with 99% disposition rate. Rendition of Non-Judicial Services. DOJ-PAO IX rendered instant services to 326,699 clients that included legal documentation, counselling and administering of oaths in 2019. It also assisted a total of 6,448 clients during inquest investigations and custodial interrogations for the same period. In barangay outreach activities, a total of 108 barangays in the region were visited by the DOJ-PAO IX with 4,934 clients assisted in terms of legal clinic, advice/counseling, lectures, information dissemination and documentation in 2019.

Table 6.1 Legal Aid Indicators, Region IX, 2018-2019

Indicator

Actual Accom

Target Actual Accom

% Accom 2019

Score Card

Rating 2018 2019 2019

Subsector Outcome A: Increase access to legal aid

Judicial Services

Representation in Criminal Cases


Indicator

Actual Accom

Target Actual Accom

% Accom 2019

Score Card

Rating 2018 2019 2019

- Number of cases handled 17,650 17,198 17,299 100.59

- Number of case terminated 7,197 7,197 8,317 115.56

- Disposition rate 41 42 48 114.29

Representation in Civil Cases

- Number of cases handled 849 398 896 225.13

- Number of cases terminated 270 270 299 110.74


Quasi-Judicial Services

Representation in Administrative Cases


- Number of case terminated 52 52 56 107.69


Representation in Prosecutor's Office

- Number of cases handled 2,258 2,185 1,586 72.59

- Number of cases disposed 1,976 1,976 1,290 65.28


Representation in Labor Cases


- Number of case disposed 114 114 184 161.40


Representation in Mediation and Conciliation

- Number of disputes handled 1,880 1,922 1,393 72.48

- Number of disputes resolved 1,864 1,864 1,376 73.82


Non-Judicial Services

- Instant services

-Number of legal documentation

94,259 94,259 86,246 91.50

-Number of clients counselled 106,752 106,752 85,058 79.68

-Number of oaths administered 168,888 168,888 155,395 92.01

- Inquest activities 7,085 7,085 6,448 91.01

- Barangay legal outreach and visitation

-Number of barangay visited 94 94 108 114.89

-Number of clients assisted 4,526 4,526 4,934 109.01

Source: DOJ-PAO IX


Subsector Outcome 2: Jails and Detention Facilities Decongested Jail Visitation and Decongestion Program. The legal and medical jail visitation and decongestion program are non-judicial service rendered by DOJ-PAO IX. A total of 14,189 prisoners were provided legal representation in court in 2019. The public attorneys facilitated the release of 2,065 detainees/inmates by way of acquittals, dismissal, and inquest assistance/representation in 2019. The accomplishment was 79.18 percent against its target of 2,608 clients. DOJ-PAO IX conducted 2,180 jail visits for the same period. Likewise, DOJ-PPA IX conducted 231 jail visits to orient detainees on the probation and parole program, and on how the office could assist them.

Table 6.2 Jail and Detention Services Indicators, Region IX, 2018-2019

Indicator

Actual Accom

Target Actual Accom

% Accom 2019

Score Card

Rating

2018 2019 2019

Subsector Outcome B: Decongest Jails and Detention Facilities

Number of prisoners provided legal representation in court

16,652 16,652 14,189 85.21

Number of detainees/ inmates released

2,608 2,608 2,065 79.18

- Acquitted 277 277 314 113.36

- Released on motion to dismiss/motion to quash

626 626 352 56.23

- Released on inquest assistance/ representation

131 131 88 67.18

- Number of recognizance applied 1,375 1,357 1057 77.89

- Released on other grounds 217 217 254 117.05

Number of jail visitation conducted (DOJ-PAO IX)

2,328 2,328 2,180 93.64

Number of jail visits conducted (DOJ-PPA IX)

235 200 231 115.50

Source: DOJ-PPA IX and DOJ-PAO IX

Subsector Outcome 3: Administration of Justice Sector Efficiency Enhanced Legal Aid Information/Dissemination Activity. The legal aid information/dissemination activity is non-judicial service rendered by DOJ-PAO IX. A total of 129 information dissemination activities were conducted through community linkages in 2019. Investigation Services. DOJ-PPA IX conducts investigation of all applications of probation, parole and executive clemency. The investigation is done primarily to determine whether the criminal offenders are likely to respond to community-based rehabilitation and they are not a threat to the peace and well-being of the community where they will be placed.


In 2019, DOJ-PPA IX received 3,672 investigation referrals on both probation and parole/pardon investigation cases. There were 2,989 cases or 537.63% more cases handled against its target of 683. The increase in investigation referrals was the result of the adoption of the Plea Bargaining Framework in drug cases in 2018 and 2019. Consequently, this change in jurisprudence adversely affected the investigation disposition rate with its limited investigating officers to 37.17% actual accomplishment against its target of 95%. However, on the disposition rate of probation investigation recommendations sustained by the courts or by the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP), all the 1,233 recommendations were sustained or 100% actual accomplishment. The attainment of this target was due to the quality of assessment and evaluation of cases handled in which appropriate recommendations were made for resolution of the courts/BPP. Supervision Services. Supervision by the DOJ-PPA IX involves the monitoring of probationers, parolees, and pardonees (collectively called the “clients) to ensure their compliance with the terms and conditions of the probation, parole and pardon. In 2019, a total of 2,770 clients were referred both on probation and parole supervision. There were 1,032 clients or 159.38% more clients referred against its target of 1,738. The adoption of the Plea Bargaining Framework also created a big increase in the number of supervision cases handled. The disposition rate of clients’ compliance to terms/condition of probation/parole conditions was 102.62% actual accomplishment as against its target of 97%. On the disposition rate of supervision recommendations sustained by the courts or by BPP, all the 481 recommendations were sustained or 100% actual accomplishment. The attainment of these targets were due to (a) receptiveness of clients and support of family and community, (b) quality in the assessment and evaluation of supervision related reports by the officers led to appropriate recommendations for resolution of the courts/BPP. Rehabilitation Services. It is a mandate of the DOJ PPA to promote the reformation of criminal offenders who are put under probation, parole and pardon system and reduce the incidence of recidivism, thereby, contribute to crime reduction and attain the peace and order in society. Rehabilitation Program is an individualized community-based three pronged approach to crime prevention and treatment of offender with (a) Restorative Justice as its philosophical foundation, (b) Therapeutic Community as the treatment modality, and (c) Volunteers as lead community resources. In 2019, a total of 155,501 rehabilitation and intervention services were rendered to its clients by DOJ-PPA IX. This referred to the frequency of service delivery availed by clients throughout the year. There were 96,397 services rendered or 263.10% more services rendered as against its target of 59,104. In placed rehabilitation program, skilled personnel, generosity of local government units, both logistical and financial support, and, most importantly, the voluntary services of Volunteer Probation Assistant (VPAs) assisting the offices in tapping community services for clients’ rehabilitation program contributed to the attainment of this target. Restorative Justice (RJ) is a process through which remorseful offenders accept responsibility for their misconduct, particularly to their victims and to the community. It creates obligation to make things right through proactive involvement of victims, ownership of the offender of the crime and the community in search for solutions which promote repair, reconciliation and reassurance. Thus, the restorative justice process is actively participated in by the victim, the offender, and/or any individual or community member affected by the crime to resolve conflicts resulting from the criminal offense, often with the help of a fair and impartial third party.


In 2019, DOJ-PPA IX conducted a total of 1,731 RJ processes in the forms of mediation, conferences, and circle support, with an accomplishment of 384.67% against its target of 450. The Volunteerism Program aims to promote the rehabilitation and development of Parole and Probation Administration clients through a competent corps and volunteers using the holistic approach in volunteer and community resource development. Its main task is to endeavor to implement treatment objectives as provided in the program of supervision of probationers, parolees and pardonees with the objective of crime prevention, treatment of offenders and criminal justice administration. About 95.57% of the Volunteer Probation Aides (VPAs) were mobilized in the rehabilitation activities of clients. Highly motivated VPAs rendered voluntary services by assisting the Probation and Parole Officers in the supervision/monitoring of clients in the community. There were 394 VPAs in the region. In 2019, the participation rate of clients under the Program, who regularly attended the mandatory sessions and reinforcing activities, was 99.87%. There were 1,578 clients who benefitted from the program.

Table 6.3 Justice Efficiency Indicators, Region IX, 2018-2019

Indicator Actual

Accomplishments

Target Actual Accomplish

ments

% Accom 2019

Score Card

Rating 2018 2019 2019

Subsector Outcome C: Enhanced Administration of Justice Sector Efficiency Number of Legal Aid Information and Dissemination

126 126 129 102.38

Investigation Services

No. of Investigation cases handled 1,132 683 3,672 537.63

-Probation Investigation 973 3,589

-Parole Investigation 159 83

Disposition rate of investigation cases completed and forwarded to Courts or BPP within the prescribed period

71.22 95.00 37.17 39.13

Disposition rate of probation investigation recommendations sustained by the courts/BPP

99.47 95 100 105.26

Supervision Services

No supervision cases handled 1,867 1,738 2,770 159.38

-Probation supervision cases handled

1,538 2,416

-Parole/pardon supervision handled

325 354


Indicator

Actual Accomplish

ments

Target Actual Accomplish

ments

% Accom 2019

Score Card

Rating 2018 2019 2019

Disposition rate of clients' compliance to terms/conditions of probation/parole/pardon

97.35 97 99.54 102.62

Disposition rate of supervision recommendations sustained by the courts/BPP

100 95 100 105.26

Rehabilitation Services

- No. of rehabilitation and intervention services rendered to clients

129,520 59,104 155,501 263.10

- No. of Restorative Justice Processes (Circle of Support, Mediation, Conferencing)

1,151 450 1,731 384.67

- Percentage of Volunteer Probation Assistants (VPAs) assisting in the rehabilitation programs of clients

92.17 80 95.57 119.46

- Participation Rate of clients in the rehabilitation programs

99.14 95 99.87 105.13

Source: DOJ-PPA IX and DOJ-PAO IX

Moving Forward DOJ-PAO IX will continue to conduct its program: (a) Sustain the free legal services and assistance, (b) Monthly Jail Visitation and (c) Monthly Police Station Monitoring (assisting detainees deprived of liberty), (d) Assistance clients/inmates pursuant to Hernan vs Sandiganbayan Case and RA 10951 or otherwise known as “An Act Adjusting the Amount or the Value of Property and Damage on which a penalty is based, and the Fines imposed under the Revised Penal Code, Amending for the purpose Act no. 3815, otherwise known as “the Revised Penal Code”, as amended,” (e) Barangay Outreach Activity, and (f) Legal Aid Information/Dissemination. DOJ-PPA IX hopes that the proposed construction of its Regional Office building at the Regional Government Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City in the amount of PHP30 million will be included in the DPWH NEP 2021. The Agency requests additional plantilla positions to cope with the increasing number of investigation and supervision referrals, as well as, adequate budget for the implementation of rehabilitation program and capacity building of personnel and volunteers. It will pursue improved operational efficiency through digitization of required reports. It will strengthen collaboration with other regional line agencies, local government units and private sectors for the improvement of its community-based rehabilitation program. DOJ-PPA IX will implement the following programs in order to address the adverse effects brought by COVID-19 pandemic to its personnel, Volunteer Probation Assistants (VPAs) and clients:


1. Integration of COVID-19 and Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Case Management of Petitioners for Probation, Parole and Pardon. This is the integration of the impact of Covid-19 and ECQ in the investigation, diagnosis, treatment/supervision and rehabilitation of clients.

2. Community Mapping and Monitoring. This will be done on a monthly monitoring by the Probation and Parole Officers and VPAs on the health condition of Probationers, Parolees and Pardonees in the community where they reside.

3. Capacity Building of Probation and Parole Officers and Volunteer Probation Assistants. This includes coping intervention for anxiety associated with COVID-19 and imposition of ECQ on the mental health and psychosocial well-being of the personnel, VPAs and clients.


Chapter 7

Promoting Philippine Culture and Values Abstract In the medium to long term, the cultural agenda focus on promoting awareness of the region’s cultural diversity, strengthening of living traditions, encouragement of creativity, and safeguarding cultural heritage and basic cultural rights, as tools for attaining socio-economic growth. In 2019, there were sustained efforts to raise awareness of the region’s cultural diversity, foster social participation, and in nurturing an engaged society where people became more involved, more willing to help one another, and motivated to keep their community a positive place to live in.

Figure 7.1 Strategic Framework to Promote Philippine Culture and Values


Accomplishments Promoting cultural values In 2019, the National Commission for Culture and Arts was able to fund trainings and workshops for cultural empowerment in Zamboanga City and Isabela City, albeit below targets. Knowledge centers such as the Institute of Living Traditions were maintained in Pagadian City and Zamboanga City, while an Enhanced School of Living Tradition was established in Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur. The NCCA has received a total of 18 cultural databases from four cities and 14 municipalities of the region.

Table 7.1 Targets vs Accomplishments, Region IX, 2019

Indicator*

Province

Base line

Value (Year) 2017

Accomplishment Percent Accomp.

Scorecard

2018 2019

Target Actual Target Actual

Number of cultural communities trained/empowered

Regionwide 18 5 27.8

Zamboanga del Sur

1

Zamboanga City

2

Isabela City 1 3

Number of knowledge centers or hubs established

Pagadian City 1 Main-tained

Maintained Main- tained

100.0

Zamboanga City

1 Main-tained Main- tained

100.0

Zamboanga del Sur

1 200.0

Number of Local Culture and Arts Council established at the LGU

Zamboanga City

1 Main-tained Main-

tained

100.0

Dapitan City 1 Main-tained Main-

tained 100.0

Dipolog City 1 maintained Maintained

(1)

100.0

Pagadian City

Isabela City 1 200.0

Zamboanga del Sur

22 Main-tained 23 104.5

Zamboanga del Norte

23 Main-tained 24 104.3

Zamboanga Sibugay

15 Main-tained Main- tained

100.0

Zamboanga del Norte

5 6 120.0


Indicator*

Province

Base line

Value (Year) 2017

Accomplishment Percent Accomp.

Scorecard

2018 2019

Target Actual Target Actual

Number of cultural database of LGU established

Dapitan City 1 1 100.0

Dipolog City 1 1 100.0

Zamboanga del Sur

4 7 175.00

Pagadian City

1 1 100.0

Zamboanga City

1 1 100.0

Zamboanga Sibugay

1 1 100.0

Isabela City

Strengthening Government Support to Cultural Development Began in 2018, the establishment of Local Culture and Arts Councils continued in 2019. This was a major accomplishment in terms of government resources placed in cultural development. The region was able to maintain a total of 64 Local Culture and Arts Councils, and have established three more

in Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte and Isabela City. The NCCA also received a total of 18 cultural databases from four cities and 14 municipalities of the region.

Moving Forward The region shall continue to increase the level of awareness of the region’s cultural diversity enabling people to integrate their cultural heritage into their lives. It shall likewise continue to seek to address the need to engage the participation of indigenous cultural communities in governance and in policy formulation that impact on their communities and environment. The region shall promote creative economy to harness indigenous materials, talent and skills which can create new and innovative products and services. The NCCA is currently conducting an assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on the culture and arts sector that will form a Cultural Response and Resiliency Plan. This will enable the stakeholders to understand the effects of the ongoing pandemic on the sector, determine the needs of the sector that must be responded to in the immediate term, and to prepare it to transform and adapt to changed conditions in the medium to long-term. The NCCA shall also identify differentiated initiatives oriented towards responding to the recovery needs of the sector, enable more effective responses to the fundamental challenges to the sector, and influence implementation of the Stimulus Bill and other COVID-19 measures. The study is expected to be finished by August 2020.


Chapter 8

Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Abstract

The 2019 performance of the region’s agri-fishery sector was affected by the drought experienced in the first semester and various tropical cyclones that occurred in the region all throughout the year. The region was still beset with challenges on attaining food security while increasing income of farmers and fisherfolk. True to its vision of becoming the center of sustainable agri-fishery industries of the Philippines, the region achieved a “within target” rating in spite of the recurring challenges in the sector. But more things could still be done especially in its long-sought for an inequality-reducing transformation toward an inclusive growth and globally-competitive agri-fishery industries.

Figure 8.1 Strategic Framework to Expand Economic Opportunities in Agri-Fishery


Accomplishments

Subsector Outcome: Inequality in economic opportunities reduced

Based on available data, the region had substantially met the targets set for 2019 agri-fishery production (Table 8.1). Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) accomplished its palay production at 99%, while for white and yellow corn production, it achieved a rating of 82% and 90%, respectively. Higher achievements could have been done if it were not because of the drought. As of 5 April 2020, it was estimated that the El Niño resulted to an agricultural loss of PHP506.45 million affecting around 6,875 farmers in the region. For other major crops, namely, abaca, rubber, coconut, and mango, the region also achieved a “within target” rating for the yield except for cacao wherein only 22% of the target was accomplished.

Carabao, hog, and goat production attained an average accomplishment of 81% while cattle production surpassed its 2018 target by almost 30%. Meanwhile, for chicken, the region achieved a 101% accomplishment.

For fisheries, the region recorded notable accomplishments of 103% rating both for the commercial and municipal fishery subsectors. This was in view of the successful implementation of the closed fishing season on sardines from December 1 to March 1, as well as, the increase in number of fishing trips due to repairs made for net gears.

For the agrarian reform sector, the region’s performance was affected by legal and technical issues which resulted to a 73% accomplishment on the number of ha with titles (EPs/CLOAs) distributed. The region held the distinction of being among the top ten regions in the country that have zero backlog of cases as it exceeded by 37% its target on the number of cases resolved by DAR Adjudication Board. ZamPen also met its target on the number of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) assessed.

Table 8.1 Production (Major Crops, Livestock and Fishery) and Agrarian Reform Region IX, 2019

Results Matrix (RM)

Indicators CY 2018 Actual

CY 2019

Scorecard

Rating Target Actual

%

Accomplishme

nt

Palay Ave. Yield (mt/ha) 4.10 4.16 4.11 98.80

White Corn Ave. Yield

(mt/ha)

1.63 1.66 1.37 82.53

Yellow Corn Ave. Yield

(mt/ha)

3.78 3.84 3.46 90.10

Abaca Ave. Yield (mt/ha) 0.31 0.33 0.32 96.97

Rubber Ave. Yield

(cuplump) (mt/ha)

1.73 2.20 1.77 80.45


Results Matrix (RM)


CY 2019

Scorecard


%

Accomplishme

nt

Coconut Ave. Yield (nuts

with husk) (mt/ha)

3.89 4.34 3.84 88.48

Mango Ave. Yield

(mt/ha)

5.10 5.20 5.15 99.04

Cacao Ave. Yield (mt/ha) 0.22 1.00 0.16 16.00

Carabao (in thousand

mt) liveweight

8.23 10.2 8.10 79.41

Cattle (in thousand mt)

Liveweight

11.39 8.7 11.04 127.90

Hog (in thousand mt)

liveweight

82.08 91.3 82.14 89.97

Goat (in thousand mt)

liveweight

3.26 4.2 3.16 75.24

Chicken (in thousand

mt)

liveweight

34.24 36.0 36.48 101.33

Commercial Fishery (mt) 206,798 210,934 217,905 103.30

Municipal Fishery (mt) 117,065 119,406 123,737 103.63

Aquaculture (mt) 207,169 217,519 207,010 95.17

No. of ha with titles

(EPs/CLOAs) distributed

737.4

901.76 657.57 72.9


Results Matrix (RM)


CY 2019

Scorecard


%

Accomplishme

nt

No. of cases resolved by

DAR Adjudication Board

1,062

618 846 137

No. of Agrarian Reform

Beneficiary

Organizations (ARBOs)

assessed

342

347 342 99

Source of basic data: BFAR IX, DAR IX, PSA IX

Agriculture

Palay

The effect of the El Niño on palay production resulted to a year-on-year decrease of more than 50,000

metric tons (mt) of palay and a decrease of area harvested by over 12,600 hectares (ha) (Table 8.2).

In spite of this, the region posted an average palay yield of 4.11 mt/ha, surpassing the 2018

performance of 4.10 mt/ha. The region produced over 677,437 mt of palay in 2019.

The province of Zamboanga del Sur remained to be the top producer of palay in the region by sharing

54% of the total production.

Table 8.2 Volume of Palay Production and Area Harvested by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019 Area 2018 2019

Volume of Production

(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)

Zamboanga

Peninsula

728,673.43 177,540.31 4.10 677,436.78 164,939.10 4.11

Zamboanga

del Norte

132,312.36 38,336.00 3.45 105,398.98 31,780.00 3.32

Zamboanga

del Sur

382,022.13 85,968.18 4.44 367,792.16 81,989.96 4.49

Zamboanga

Sibugay

184,828.66 45,318.13 4.08 178,616.37 44,530.00 4.01

Zamboanga

City

29,510.28 7,918.00 3.73 25,629.28 6,639.14 3.86

Source of basic data: PSA


Corn

The dry season also affected the region’s corn production. Compared to the 2018 figures, the region recorded a decrease of 64,450 mt and almost 10,000 mt of white corn and yellow corn, respectively (Table 8.3). The region produced 146,879 mt of white corn in 107,184 ha or an average yield of 1.37 mt/ha. For yellow corn, the region achieved an average yield of 3.46 mt/ha.

Zamboanga del Sur likewise topped in the production of both corn varieties.

Table 8.3 Volume of Corn Production and Area Harvested by Province and City, Region IX 2018-2019

Area

2018 2019

Volume of

Production

(mt)

Area

Harvested

(ha)

Yield

(mt/ha)

Volume of

Production

(mt)

Area

Harvested

(ha)

Yield

(mt/ha)

White Corn

Zamboanga

Peninsula

211,329.86 129,733.00 1.63 146,879.13 107,184.46 1.37

Zamboanga

del Norte

54,381.10 39,089.00 1.39 45,054.13 32,923.00 1.37

Zamboanga

del Sur

124,998.89 75,828.00 1.65 72,506.11 60,240.46 1.20

Zamboanga

Sibugay

21,584.89 10,960.00 1.97 20,715.55 10,842.00 1.91

Zamboanga

City

10,364.98 3,856.00 2.69 8,603.34 3,179.00 2.71

Yellow Corn

Zamboanga

Peninsula

47,580.01 12,571.50 3.78 37,757.57 10,897.29 3.46

Zamboanga

del Norte

7,267.00 2,405.00 3.02 4,810.68 1,700.00 2.83

Zamboanga

del Sur

30,965.39 7,465.00 4.15 22,287.03 6,078.09 3.67

Zamboanga

Sibugay

3,538.74 991.00 3.57 3,288.22 929.00 3.54

Zamboanga

City

5,808.88 1,710.50 3.40 7,371.65 2,190.20 3.37

Source of basic data: PSA


Abaca The local market price of fiber in 2019 was stable, ranging between PHP52-PHP55 per kilogram (kg) for decorticated, and PHP65-PHP75 per kg of both hand-stripped and spindle-stripped abaca fiber. This contributed to the good performance of the sector. Abaca farms in Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Zamboanga City yielded an average of 0.41 mt/ha which was higher than the regional yield of 0.32 mt/ha, twice the regional average and registered a 74.25% surge in production in 2019. The province of Zamboanga Sibugay increased its production area for abaca from 388 ha in 2018 to 537 ha in 2019 which contributed to the increase of abaca production in the province. Table 8.4 Volume of Abaca Production and Area Harvested by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019

Area

2018 2019


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)

Zamboanga

Peninsula

610 1,999 0.31 709.63 2,187.00 0.32

Zamboanga

del Norte

159 925 0.17 188.76 926.00 0.20

Zamboanga

del Sur

130 318 0.41 129.48 318.00 0.41

Zamboanga

Sibugay

160 388 0.41 217.06 537.00 0.40

Zamboanga

City

160 368 0.44 174.33 406.00 0.43

Source of basic data: PSA IX

Through collaborative efforts for the continuous development of abaca industry in ZamPen, the

Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) IX produced 164,060 planting materials

or 109.37% of its target 150,000 seed pieces for 2019 (Table 8.5). The Zamboanga Fiber Regional

Experiment Station and Seedbank (ZFRESS) of PhilFIDA IX distributed 68,478 planting materials to

28 farmers.

To increase the abaca fiber production areas, PhilFIDA IX initiated the opening of 156.5 ha or

107.93% of its targeted 145 ha involving 84 farmers. Also, 43.65 ha of existing farms were

rehabilitated or 39.68% of its targeted 110 ha involving 41 abaca farm owners.

Trainings on good agricultural practices (GAP), fiber extraction, fiber sorting, classifying and handicraft making were conducted. For 2019, PhilFIDA IX was able to conduct 22 livelihood


trainings or 220% of its targeted 10 trainings which was attended by 872 participants throughout the region.

Table 8.5 Abaca Program Indicators

Results Matrix (RM) Indicators

2018 Actual

2019 Scorecard Rating Target Actual

% Accomplishment

No. of abaca planting materials produced (no. of seedpieces)

129,531 150,000 164,060 109.37

New abaca areas opened (in ha)

135 145 156.5 107.93

Abaca Areas Rehabilitated (in ha)

78.47 110 43.65 39.68

No. of farmers’ livelihood training conducted

27 10 22 220

Abaca productive areas monitored (in ha)

2,331 2,331 100

Loose abaca fiber production monitored (in mt)

627.37 718 699.89 97.49

No. of bales (125 kg per bale) inspected and approved

6818 5,744 6,730 117.16

Abaca Disease Management Project

(in ha)

200 200 200 100

Rubber

The region produced a total of 161,830 mt of cuplump rubber in 2019 which was almost 3 percent higher than in 2018 (Table 8.6). Zamboanga Sibugay still shared the highest as it contributed 71% of the total regional output. In terms of yield, Zamboanga del Sur achieved 3.56 mt/ha which was higher than the regional yield of 1.77 mt/ha.


Table 8.6 Volume of Rubber Production and Area Harvested by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019

Area 2018 2019 Volume of

Production* (mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)

Zamboanga Peninsula

157,493 91,195 1.73 161,830.12 91,312.00 1.77

Zamboanga del Norte

21,358 13,307 1.61 22,385.05 13,360.00 1.68

Zamboanga del Sur

22,574 6,260 3.61 22,299.66 6,260.00 3.56

Zamboanga Sibugay

111,458 70,220 1.59 115,006.37 70,220.00 1.64

Zamboanga City

2,103 1,408 1.49 2,139.04 1,472.00 1.45

*in cup lump Source: PSA IX

Coconut Coconut farms in Zamboanga City yielded 7.02 mt/ha in 2019 which was almost double to the regional yield of 3.84 mt/ha (Table 8.7). In terms of volume of production, the region was able to produce 1.75 million mt of coconut which was lower than the 2018 performance of 1.77 mt.

Table 8.7 Volume of Coconut Production and Area Harvested by Province and City,

Region IX, 2018-2019 Area 2018 2019


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)

Zamboanga Peninsula

1,771,941 455,403 3.89 1,746,948.99 454,387.00 3.84

Zamboanga del Norte

849,559 240,298 3.54 838,702.65 240,898.00 3.48

Zamboanga del Sur

515,629 127,354 4.05 491,527.73 125,739.00 3.91

Zamboanga Sibugay

223,116 61,179 3.65 230,195.60 61,178.00 3.76

Zamboanga

City

183,637 26,572 6.91 186,523.01 26,572.00 7.02

* with husk Source: PSA IX

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) IX accomplished 100% of its targeted 689.9 ha under Participatory Coconut Planting Project (PCPP) which was one of the components of Accelerated Coconut Planting and Replanting Program (ACPRP). Under this project, farmer beneficiaries would receive cash incentives for every good seedling produced, transplanted and stabilized on their own


farms. There were 3,399 farmer-beneficiaries who availed and successfully planted 689,975 coconut seedlings in their farms (Table 8.8). A total PHP27.6 million cash incentives were released/disbursed in 2019 for the entire region. The Coconut Fertilization Program (CFP) accomplished 82% of its target in terms of salt fertilizer application and 77.6% accomplishment for coconut-based organic fertilizer with total beneficiaries of 3,751 farmers regionwide. Aside from coconut seedlings, some 813 bags of inorganic fertilizers were distributed covering 450 ha under the Coconut Intercropping Project (CIP) - one of the sub-components of Kasaganahan sa Niyugan ay Kaunlaran ng Bayan (KAANIB) Enterprise Development Project.

On the other hand, three out of four sets of machineries and equipment for the production of organic fertilizer were delivered/distributed to three community/household level coconut processing (CHLCP) sites in the region. Moreover, under the Smallholders Oil Palm Development Project (SOPDP), a total of 60 ha were developed in Tungawan and Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Additionally, a total of 292,088 coconut trees were treated with biological control agents in the field as a measure to contain the spread of coconut scale insects. Control measures like leaf pruning, trunk injection and drenching were also undertaken to control and completely eradicate cocolisap in ZamPen.

Table 8. 8 Coconut Program Indicators


2018 Actual

2019 Scorecard


% Accom-plishment

Accelerated Coconut Planting & Replanting Program (No. of ha planted)

1,161.7 689.9 689.9 100.0

Coconut Intercropping Project – Crops (No. of ha fertilized)

406 450 450 100.0

Community/Household Level Coconut Processing (No. of machineries/ equipment)

16 4 4 100.0

Smallholder Oil-Palm Plantation Development Project (No. of ha planted)

75

60 60

100.0

CSI Emergency Action Plan (No. of trees treated)

729,540 70,000 195,259 278.9



2018 Actual

2019 Scorecard


% Accom-plishment

Integrated Pest Management (No. of trees treated)

67,845 90,000 96,829

107.6

Copra Production (in mt) 466,425 442,414 448,329 101.3

Farmgate Price of Copra (Peso/kg)

24.10 25 20.39 81.6

Source: PCA IX

Mango Mango growers in the region collectively produced a total of 77,007 mt of mango in 2019 which was a little lower than in 2018 by 1,268 mt Zamboanga del Norte shared 60% of the total production (table 8.9). It may be noted that the yield of the province also decreased despite the increase in area harvested. Table 8.9 Volume of Mango Production and Area Harvested by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019

Area

2018 2019

Volume of

Production

(mt)

Area

Harvested

(ha)

Yield

(mt/ha)

Volume of

Productio

n (mt)

Area

Harvested

(ha)

Yield

(mt/ha)

Zamboanga

Peninsula

78,275 15,338 5.10

77,007.56

14,950.00

5.15

Zamboanga

del Norte

47,214 10,345 4.56 46,360.81 10,355.00 4.48

Zamboanga

del Sur

7,600 1,330 5.71 7,866.54 1,330.00 5.91

Zamboanga

Sibugay

5,305 571 9.29 5,848.10 573.00 10.21

Zamboanga

City

18,156 3,092 5.87 16,932.11 2,692.00 6.29

Source: PSA IX

Cacao

Cacao production in the region increased by 40 percent in 2019 or 217 mt from 155 mt in

2018 (Table 8.10). This may be due to the increase of area planted in the province of


Zamboanga del Norte. The yield however decreased from 0.22 mt/ha in 2018 to 0.16 mt/ha

in 2019.

Table 8.10 Volume of Cacao Production and Area Harvested by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019

Area

2018 2019


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)


(mt)

Area Harvested

(ha)

Yield (mt/ha)

Zamboanga

Peninsula

155 703 0.22 216.97 1,387.00 0.16

Zamboanga

del Norte

107 560 0.19 169.98 1238.00 0.14

Zamboanga

del Sur

10 30 0.34 10.10 35.00 0.29

Zamboanga

Sibugay

31 102 0.31 30.68 102.00 0.30

Zamboanga

City

6 11 0.58 6.22 12.00 0.52

Source: PSA IX

Other Crops The region produced 252,478 mt of banana in 2019 which was a little lower than the 2017 production of more than 259,000 mt (Table 8.11). Decline of production can also be observed in calamansi, cassava, eggplant, and tomato. Meanwhile, production of peanut slightly increased by over 4%.

Table 8.11 Volume of Production of Other Crops, Region IX, 2018-2019

Crops Volume of Production (in mt)

2018 2019

Banana 259,328 252,478

Calamansi 9,841 9,348

Cassava 86,691 83,959

Eggplant 4,695 4,666

Peanut 1,115 1,160

Tomato 6,006 5,975 Source: PSA IX

Livestock and Poultry

Carabao

The region produced 8,104 mt liveweight of carabao in 2019, which was lower by 130 mt in 2018 (Table 8.12). Zamboanga del Norte shared more than 50% of the total carabao production.


Cattle

The region recorded a three percent decrease in volume of cattle production of 11,044 mt liveweight

in 2019 or 342 mt short of its output in 2018 (Table 8.12). Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga

Sibugay shared 40% and 35% of the production, respectively.

Hog There was a slight increase by 51 mt of hog production in 2019 compared to its 2018 performance (Table 8.12). Zamboanga del Sur shared 30,004 mt liveweight or 37% of the total production of 82,135 mt. Zamboanga del Norte contributed 29% or 23,959 mt.

Goat The 2019 goat production in the region decreased by 99 mt of 3,157 mt liveweight compared to the 2018 production of 3,256 mt (table 8.15). The combined shares of the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur was 78% of the total production.

Table 8.12 Volume of Carabao, Cattle, Hog and Goat Production by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019

Area

Volume of Production (mt) Liveweight Carabao Cattle Hog Goat

2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019

Zamboanga

Peninsula 8,234

8,104

11,386

11,044

82,084

82,135

3,256

3,157

Zamboanga

del Norte 4,019

4,245

4,613

4,414

22,526

23,959

1,438

1,460

Zamboanga

del Sur

2,891

2,578

4,195

3,893

30,494

30,004

1,122

1,008

Zamboanga

Sibugay

854

809

1,738

1,885

17,608

16,561

423

414

Zamboanga City 470 472 841 853 11,456 11,611 273 274 Source: PSA

Chicken

There was an increase by 2,240 mt liveweight in the chicken production in the region or a

total production of 36,476 mt in 2019 (table 8.16). Zamboanga City contributed 43% to the

overall chicken production in the region followed by the province of Zamboanga del Sur with

a share of 34%.


Table 8.13 Volume of Chicken Production by Province and City, Region IX, 2018-2019 Area Volume of Production (mt) Liveweight

2018 2019 Zamboanga Peninsula 34,236 36,476 Zamboanga del Norte 5,641 6,307 Zamboanga del Sur 10,608 12,535 Zamboanga Sibugay 2,058 1,864 Zamboanga City 15,929 15,770

Source: PSA

Fisheries Commercial Fisheries In 2019, the region was able to overtake the 2018 commercial fisheries production by over 11,000 mt in view of more fishing trips in 2019 as well as the use of newly repaired net gears. The increase could also be attributed to the implementation of the closed fishing season for sardines in the fishing grounds of the region from December 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020. The region registered 217,905 mt for commercial fisheries of which 75% was landed in Zamboanga City. Municipal Fisheries Increase of fishing trips were also observed from the municipal fisherfolk hence the increase in municipal fishery production from 117,065 mt in 2018 to 123,737 in 2019. More vigilance in the monitoring, control and surveillance activities also helped the performance of the subsector as particularly in safeguarding the municipal waters to prevent intrusion of commercial fishing vessels.

Table 8.14 Volume of Commercial Fisheries Production by Province and City Region IX, 2018-2019

Area Volume of Production (mt)

Commercial Fisheries Municipal Fisheres 2018 2019 2018 2019

Zamboanga Peninsula 206,798.38 217,904.80 117,065.38 123,737.11

Zamboanga del Norte 22,824.32 23,866.11 37,374.03 39,274.18

Zamboanga del Sur 29,423.64 28,518.74 21,689.15 24,362.72

Zamboanga Sibugay 1,880.13 1,647.55 19,210.11 20,250.58

Zamboanga City 152,670.29 163,872.40 38,792.09 39,849.63 Source: PSA

In the combined catch of the Bali sardinella or tamban in the commercial and municipal fisheries, the region recorded a volume of production of 153,116 mt which was higher than the 2018 production of 150,563 mt. Almost 78% of total Bali sardinella catch were landed in Zamboanga City on account of the operation of canning facilities thereat.


Table 8.15 Volume of Indian Sardines Production by Province and City

Region IX, 2018-2019 Area Volume of Production (mt)

2018 2019 Zamboanga Peninsula 150,562.89 153,116.48 Zamboanga del Norte 26,598.98 28,244.66 Zamboanga del Sur 3,125.17 3,569.11 Zamboanga Sibugay 1,346.90 1,546.81 Zamboanga City 119,491.84 119,755.90

Source: PSA

Notes from PSA on Bali sardinella: previous data reported as Indian oil sardines (Sardinella longiceps) is the Bali sardinella (Sardinella lemuru) as per BFAR Administrative Circular Order No. 1 Series of 2019 and PSA approved memorandum of Correcting Nomenclature of Indian oil sardines to Bali sardinella dated 03 July 2019.

Aquaculture

The region registered a slight decrease in aquaculture production from 207,169 mt in 2018 to

207,010 mt in 2019. There were smaller sizes of stocks recorded due to poor quality of fingerlings.

In addition, the growth of fingerlings from other ponds was affected by intense heat and low water

level in the first semester of 2019. During the 3rd Quarter of 2019, Zamboanga Peninsula experienced

flooding which resulted to damages in fishpond structures in Zamboanga City. The province of

Zamboanga Sibugay accounted for 48% of total aquaculture production in the region.

Table 8.16 Volume of Aquaculture Production by Province and City Region IX, 2018-2019

Area Volume of Production (mt) 2018 2019

Zamboanga Peninsula

207,168.54 207,009.80

Zamboanga del Norte 37,269.97 30,289.04 Zamboanga del Sur 25,852.14 26,780.35 Zamboanga Sibugay 96,960.88 100,210.72 Zamboanga City 47,085.56 49,729.68

Source: PSA

The superior quality planting materials provided by the government to the seaweed farmers contributed to increase in seaweeds production. However, there was a need to increase procurement of seaweed input materials and seedlings in order to cope with the target production. The province of Zamboanga Sibugay contributed 49% to the total production followed by Zamboanga City with 25% contribution.


Table 8.17 Volume of Seaweeds Production by Province and City, Region IX

2018-2019 Area Volume of Production (mt)

2018 2019

Zamboanga Peninsula 196,638.56 197,563.57

Zamboanga del Norte 35,361.41 28,304.09

Zamboanga del Sur 21,579.07 23,567.35

Zamboanga Sibugay 93,784.40 97,066.82

Zamboanga City 45,913.69 48,625.32 Source: PSA

Agrarian Reform

The Department of Agrarian Reform Regional Office IX (DAR IX) remained steadfast and made a significant contribution on the implementation of the three (3) major programs: Land Tenure Sustainability Program (LTSP), Agrarian Justice Delivery Program (AJDP), and Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development and Sustainability Program (ARBDSP).

For the LTSP, around 657.6 ha representing 73 percent of the targeted 901.8 ha were issued with Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs). This benefited 200 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the region. The low turn-out was attributed to legal and technical issues. Targeted landholdings faced impediments such as illegal conveyances and need for legal proceedings to rectify erroneous data, among others. On the non-land transfer tenurial improvement program or the leasehold program, 619 leaseholders involving 1,321.6 ha regionwide were placed under leasehold contract/agreements. The region exceeded by 842.2 ha against its target of 479.4 ha. Collective CLOAs had to be subdivided to enhance productivity and improve the capacity and motivation of farmers to pay land amortization. The region subdivided about 2,646.2 ha of the collective CLOAs and 1,238.7 ha were already with approved survey plans or an accomplishment of 155 percent of the targeted 797.1 ha. Moreover, a total area of 1,723.4 ha of collective CLOAs were re-documented into individual CLOAs/titles. This posted an accomplishment of 232 percent. Likewise, Land Distribution and Information Schedule for 684 ARBs involving 1,017.6 ha were submitted to Land Bank of the Philippines for purposes of determination of each awardee’s amortization schedule. Through the AJDP, the rights and welfare of the farmers as well as the landowners were supported and ensured. As of December 2019, DAR IX Adjudication Board (DARAB IX) had a caseload of 846 cases composed of 99 pending cases as of December 2018 and 747 cases received in 2019. The DAR Adjudicators resolved 100 percent of its caseload and exceeded its target by 37%. In view of this performance, DARAB IX got a citation award from the DAR Secretary as one of the top ten regions in the compliance of the “Zero Backlog of Cases”. On the resolution of agrarian law implementation (ALI) cases, DAR IX was able to render administrative decisions to a total of 1,585 ALI cases affecting 1,527 ARBs and involving 1,677.1 ha. This represented 138 percent of its 1,152 cases annual target and 99 percent of the 1,609 caseload. On ARB representation before judicial and quasi-judicial cases, DAR lawyers disposed or submitted for resolution 869 cases or 178 percent of the 488 cases-target. About 2,874 agrarian related conflicts were settled amicably with the assistance of the DAR Lawyers and Legal Officers. Under the ARBDSP, support services delivery to ARBs were undertaken to empower and provide them with appropriate interventions to make them more productive, enterprising and become active


players in community endeavors to increase the productivity and income of their awarded lands. In 2019, there were 16,891 ARBs trained in organizational building and management, resource management, entrepreneurial management, knowledge management, and developing and mobilizing a cadre of ARBs/ARBOs competent in the various facets of agrarian reform and rural development. A total of 3,625 ARBs became members of organizations regionwide. All ARBs were encouraged to become member of the ARB organizations prior to the awarding of CLOAs. This strategy enabled farmers to avail of the different support services. The ARBs were also trained on enterprise development related to enterprise management, profitability, and sustainability to empower and transform them into progressive entrepreneurs and promote economic growth in the countryside. For 2019, a total of 2,914 ARBs of the 78 ARB organizations regionwide were trained under the different partnership programs. Three hundred sixteen ARBs from 10 ARBOs underwent skills development in terms of enhancing quality and packaging of the existing food and non-food products, as well as development of new products. This resulted to 10 products (3 non-food and 7 processed food) and 2 services developed in 2019. On microfinance, six (6) organizations developed as microfinance providers and 5,264 ARBs had availed of the microfinance services. For credit services, 100 ARB organizations and 4,028 ARBs had availed of the credit programs provided by DAR through its various loan conduits. Aside from the trainings, microfinance and credit services, the ARB organizations were also provided with support facilities and equipment under the partnership programs. Only three ARB organizations were provided with these facilities and equipment since only two programs (CPWASH and VLFED) were funded in 2019. Moreover, under the Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support Project, DAR IX provided 15 ARB organizations with agricultural extension services, farm input support, farm machineries and equipment. Some 602 ARBs were trained on farming technology transfer and technology handholding of farm input and equipment support. Another project under ARBDSP was the Convergence on Livelihood Assistance for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Project (CLAAP). This was a development partnership program between DAR and DSWD. The National Steering Committee approved 72 subprojects for Region IX with a total project cost of PHP47.3 million in September 2019. This was intended for the 1,892 identified beneficiaries in the region. However, given three months left in 2019 the committee decided that only projects covering 50 percent of the total project cost would be implemented for the year. The total budget released for 2019 amounted to PHP20.8 million for the three provinces in Region IX. The project was 100 percent successfully implemented. Around 30 micro-enterprise projects were turned over to the concerned recipients with a corresponding 165 capacity trainings conducted, to prepare the beneficiaries in managing their respective business enterprises. The Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment (Project ConVERGE) was the only foreign-assisted project being run by the DAR Region IX. It was on its fourth year of implementation specifically on the Participatory Value Chain Analysis and Planning (PVCAP) and Integrated Small Holders Agricultural and Rural Enterprise Development (I-SHARED) Component. Region IX recorded an average physical accomplishment of 28 percent for 2019 given the 68 percent elapsed time of the project. Thus far, the region had reached 10,235 beneficiaries or 86 percent of the global target of 11,803. The major achievement for the Value Chain Component was the operation of the value chain in Zamboanga del Sur. The province already had a trial run for the consolidation of its rice commodity through their lead ARBO. Rural infrastructure subprojects created a major turnout in 2019, with the completion of 0.64 kilometer rehabilitation/concreting of Junction National Highway-Silangan FMR in RT Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay in June 2019. Other farm-to-market roads and irrigation projects were ongoing in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte. To complement the mandate of the agency, the project also covers the


subdivision of collective CLOAs and the issuance of individual titles as a main indicator and deliverable. In 2019, around 690 ha of collective CLOAs were subdivided and 508 ha were re-documented. Region IX has been remarked as one of the rather advanced regions in this part of the implementation.

Table 8.18 Agrarian Reform Program Indicators Results Matrix

Indicator* (1)

Area (2)

2018 Accomp.

(3)

2019 % Accomp. (5)/(4)

*100

Score- card

Rating Target

(4) Accomp

(5)

Program 1: Land Tenure Sustainability Program (LTSP) 1.1 Land Acquisition and Distribution (LAD) No. of ha with titles (EPs/CLOAs) distributed

Total 737.40 901.76 657.57 72.9 ZDN 439.89 262.04 203.82 77.8 ZDS 55.01 256.06 39.68 15.5 ZSib 242.50 383.66 414.07 107.9

Number of ARBs benefited Total 414 312 200 64.1 ZDN 241 72 82 113.9 ZDS 22 149 17 11.4 ZSib 151 91 101 111.0

No. of ha with Approved Survey Plans (ASPs)

Total 514.72 140.74 151.16 107.4

ZDN 211.30 67.65 57.36 84.8 ZDS 38.05 48.88 14.56 29.8 ZSib 265.37 24.20 79.25 327.5

1.2 Non-Land Transfer – Leasehold Operations No. of ha placed under leasehold contract agreements (LCAs) in agricultural lands

Total 1,574.01

479.43 1,321.59

275.7

ZDN 468.86 63.92 247.63 387.4 ZDS 657.47 191.77 521.16 271.8 ZSib 447.68 223.74 552.80 247.1

No. of tenant-tillers placed under LCAs

Total 697 180 619 343.9 ZDN 174 17 100 588.2 ZDS 382 77 304 394.8 ZSib 141 86 215 250.0

1.3 Post Land Distribution No. of ha with approved survey plans

Total 2,172.71

797.13

1,238.68

155.4

ZDN 1,126.95

109.61 247.84 226.1

ZDS 672.91

169.67 463.66 273.3

ZSib 372.85

517.85 527.18 101.8

No. of ha re-documented with individual CLOAs/titles

Total 2,563.20

744.05 1,723.37

231.6

ZDN 462.06

55.02 297.10 540.0


ZDS 1,250.71

169.83 863.61 508.5

ZSib 850.44

519.19 562.66 108.4

No. of ARBs with Land Acquisition & Distribution Schedule (LADIS)

Total 1,009 371 684 184.4 ZDN 287 119 364 305.9 ZDS 400 119 184 154.6 ZSib 322 133 136 102.3

Program 2: Agrarian Justice Delivery Program (AJDP) 2.1 Adjudication of Agrarian Reform Cases (AARC) No. of cases resolved by DAR Adjudication Board

Total 1,062 618 846 137 Region 98 74 119 161 ZDN 470 202 246 122 ZDS 319 196 295 151 ZSib 175 146 186 127

No. of affected ARBs Total 863 525 760 145 Region 84 63 107 170 ZDN 391 172 221 128 ZDS 260 166 265 160 ZSib 128 124 167 135

No. of affected Landowners

Total 209 93 86 92

Region 18 11 12 109 ZDN 82 30 25 83 ZDS 62 30 30 103 ZSib 47 22 19 86

2.2 Resolution of Agrarian Law Implementation (ALI) Cases No. of Agrarian Law Implementation cases resolved

Total 1,766 1,152 1,585 138


No. of affected ARBs Total 1,447 1,152 1,527 133


Area involved in ha Total 2,198.16

1,382.40 1,677.07 121

Region 627.79 600.00 670.71 112 ZDN 943.11 249.60 642.78 258 ZDS 326.30 309.60 35.28 11 ZSib 300.95 223.20 328.30 147

2.3 Provision of Agrarian Legal Assistance (ALA) No. of agrarian related conflicts processed

Total 3,501 2,166 2,874 133 Region 626 373 477 128


Source: DAR IX

Moving Forward and Recommendations In addressing the impacts of El Niño, whole-of-government actions should focus on food security, water security, energy security, health, and safety. In terms of water security, it is critical that the government should already identify or create an apex body that will oversee the overall planning, programming, and policy formulation on water management.

ZDN 1,149 722 1,008 140 ZDS 1,090 678 907 134 ZSib 636 393 482 123

No. of cases handled for quasi-judicial representation

Total 1,002 480 869 181


Program 3: Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development and Sustainability Program 3.1 Supervision and Management for effective delivery of support services No. of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) assessed

Total 342 347 342 99

ZDN 107 115 110 96 ZDS 117 120 122 102 ZSib 118 112 110 98

No. of functional infrastructures maintained

Total 876 901 901 100

ZDN 340 350 350 100 ZDS 366 380 380 100 ZSib 170 171 171 100

3.2 Social Infrastructure Building (SIB) No. of ARBs trained in organizational building & mgt., etc.

Total 21,153 14,439 16,891 117 ZDN 7,036 4,041 5,610 139 ZDS 7,004 4,963 5,788 117 ZSib 7,113 5,435 5,493 101

No. of new ARB members in organization

Total 5,635 3,335 3,625 109 ZDN 1,300 1,200 1,331 111 ZDS 1,893 935 1,086 116 ZSib 2,442 1,200 1,208 101

3.3 Enterprise Development and Economic Support (EDES) No. of ARBs trained on enterprise development

Total 5,456 2,575 2,914 113 ZDN 1,555 930 1,108 119 ZDS 2,286 780 883 113 ZSib 1,615 865 923 107

No. of ARBs provided with microfinance services

Total 5,286 3,750 4,796 128 ZDN 1,951 1,800 2,640 147 ZDS 2,816 1,450 1,654 114 ZSib 519 500 502 100


There is a need to increase access to more liberal credit and financing for the farmers and fisherfolk. This would give them the opportunity to expand their production and/or explore more beneficial ventures in agriculture. This would likewise prepare them in mitigating agri-fishery losses brought about by natural calamities. Integrated Abaca Development Project in Region IX. Despite various prospects and opportunities, the value chain of the abaca industry in the region is confronted with problems, hindering full attainment of its potential contributions to the local and national economy. At farm level, there are concerns on low productivity, lack of planting materials, insufficient post-harvest facilities and lack of skilled fiber strippers or harvesters. Further, clamors at the processing level are mainly centered on difficulties of insufficient supply and source of appropriate and typical fiber grades, thus the proposed project. The project shall involve identification/organization of farmers’ cooperative/association; opening of new abaca areas/farms; farm rehabilitation and expansion of abaca farms; and construction of postharvest facilities. The project shall cost PHP71.6 million.

Coconut Rehabilitation Plan in Region IX. There is a need to formulate a coconut rehabilitation

plan which shall cover the overall development of the coconut industry of the region and not just

merely on distribution of seedlings. It should also include proposals for technology on village type

coconut value chain, replanting of the identified senile coconut trees, and expansion of Seed Farm

Development Project, among others.

Continue the strict enforcement of the closed fishing season. The enforcement of fishing ban for

sardines in December1 until March 1 resulted to an increase in sardines biomass in the waters of East

Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay. This also attracted bigger fish species of high value that

feed on small fishes like sardines hence enhance commercial fishery production.

Development interventions in agrarian reform. In 2020, DAR IX shall continue to implement its

program in distributing the remaining lands in LAD Balance Database to the landless farmers and

provide legal interventions and support services to the ARBs. In doing these, the Department shall

continue to collaborate with other agencies to thresh out issues and concerns affecting land

acquisition, distribution and installation processes.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 75, series of 2019 on the distribution of government-owned lands

(GOLs), DAR IX already conducted the inventory of government-owned landholdings which were not

anymore used for the purpose for which it was intended. The field offices were tasked to conduct

the preliminary research work and field inspection for inclusion in the land distribution targets in

2020 to 2022. Some 220 ha of GOL in the province of Zamboanga del Norte were undergoing

coverage.

On the other hand, with the approval of the World Bank on the department’s “Support to

Parcelization of Land to Individual Titles (SPLIT) Project, priority shall be accorded to the

procurement of survey and other related equipment, four-wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles for

better mobility of DAR survey teams, and the hiring of additional manpower. The SPLIT project seeks

to subdivide collective CLOAs into individual land titles so that every farmer-beneficiary can exercise

full ownership and possession and be empowered to make farm enterprise decisions.

The Agrarian Justice Delivery Program (AJDP) shall continue to support to the Secretary’s mandate

on achieving the zero backlog challenge for the Department’s prior year pending case (if any),

alongside the resolution of the new cases received in the current year.


For the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development and Sustainability Program (ARBDSP), the DAR

shall focus on ARBOs newly organized/formed and those under IT-Enabled Maturity Assessment

(ITEMA) Levels 1, 2 and 3 in the provision of interventions under Social Infrastructure Building (SIB),

Enterprise Development and Economic Support (EDES), and Climate Resilient Farm Productivity

Support (CRFPS):

ARBOs with ITEMA Levels 1 and 2 shall be provided with organizational strengthening and capacity development.

ARBOs with ITEMA Levels 2, 3 or 4 are priority for funding to support expansion of enterprises.

Provide technical guidance to ARBOs with levels 4 and 5 to ensure sustainability of business operation.

ARBOs with ITEMA Level 5 (1,169 ARBOs)-focus on increasing their maturity index to 80% and above and prepare them for graduation.

Budget shall be allocated under Supervision and Management for effective delivery of support

services for the technical guidance and monitoring of ARBOs with ITEMA Level 5 (Platinum category)

that will graduate from DAR major interventions to avoid sliding back into lower maturity level.

On the Foreign Assisted Project of DAR, the Project ConVERGE will have to complete in 2020 the

value chain cycle of consolidating the goods by the lead ARBOs of Zamboanga del Norte and

Zamboanga Sibugay. Moreover, the ongoing farm-to-market roads and three (3) rural infra sub-

projects (construction of multi-purpose buildings/warehouses) amounting to PHP3.92 million shall

be completed in 2020.

Partnership with identified financial institutions servicing the farmers in Zamboanga del Norte and

Zamboanga Sibugay ARC Clusters shall be pursued to roll-out the seed capital fund for the rubber

value chain enterprises. Likewise, DAR shall work closely with implementing agencies and other

relevant stakeholders to harmonize and optimize delivery of support services to ARBs and their

organizations.


Chapter 9

Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho at Negosyo

Abstract

The expansion of economic opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho at Negosyo is

one way to reduce inequality. This is also the foundation for inclusive growth, a high-trust and

resilient society, and a globally competitive knowledge economy.

Figure 9.1 Strategic Framework Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho at Negosyo

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA: THE CENTER OF SUSTAINABLE AGRI-FISHERY INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES

“PAGBABAGO” INEQUALITY-REDUCING TRANSFORMATION

Reducing inequality in economic development opportunities; Strong agri-industrial complementary and inclusive growth


In Region IX, the investments resulted primarily from vigorous investment facilitation, financing

facilitation and investment matching resulted to employment generation mainly came from the

coconut, processed fish, and rubber industries. Other sectors that also generated substantial

employment were seaweeds, abaca, cacao, bamboo, mango, wearables and housewares, processed

fruits, coffee, processed food, banana and coco coir. For domestic product, rubber had the highest

sales of PHP3.56 million and for export products, coconut generated US$197.36 million exports sales.

The promotion of inclusive growth through employment generation affects the tourism industry with

8 tourism trainings conducted in 2019. Likewise, the registration of cooperatives and expansion of

membership facilitated the cooperative development in the region. Moreover, ZAMBOECOZONE

contributed to employment generation coming from 49 registered locators. For 2019, the

accomplishments were attained successfully with the support of all stakeholders by implementing

the strategies, as well as, programs and projects towards economic development in Zamboanga

Peninsula.

Accomplishments

I. Trade and Industry

A. Investments

In 2019, the total investments generated was PHP1.37 billion, which was 19% more than the target of PHP1.15 billion. These investments resulted from vigorous investment facilitation, financing facilitation and investment matching. The areas of investments included tourism, bamboo, poultry, handicraft, as well as, the six champion products of the region, namely: abaca, processed fish, seaweeds, coconut, mango and rubber.

Zamboanga City and Isabela City’s combined investments amounted to PHP403.47 million, which

comprised 30% of the total investments, while Zamboanga del Sur generated PHP395.14 million, or

28% of the total investments. The investments for Zamboanga Sibugay was PHP P352.11 million or

26%, and Zamboanga del Norte generated PHP215.63 million, or 16% of the total investments.

Investments in rubber, processed fish, and seaweeds industries made up 64% of the total

investments. Rubber accounted for 31%, while processed fish at 20% and seaweeds at 13%. Cacao

had an investment share of 11%, while coconut had a share of 7 percent, wearables and housewares

had a share of 4 percent. Processed fruits and nuts as well as coffee contributed 3 percent each, while

abaca and processed food contributed 2 percent each, mango, bamboo and banana contributed one

percent each to the total investments.

B. Employment

The total number of jobs created in 2019 was 45,851 out of the targeted 34,676, or a 132%

accomplishment. Employment generation, as monitored by DTI IX, mainly came from the coconut,

processed fish, and rubber industries. Other sectors that also generated substantial employment

were seaweeds, abaca, cacao, bamboo, mango, wearables and housewares, processed fruits, coffee,

processed food, banana and coco coir.


Zamboanga del Sur generated 17,123 jobs which was 37% of the total employment generated in the

region. Zamboanga and Isabela Cities contributed 26% or a combined employment of 11,978 while

Zamboanga Sibugay contributed 23% or 10,339. Employment for Zamboanga del Norte was 6,411

or 14% of the total.

Coconut and processed fish industries contributed the biggest to employment at 25% and 23%,

respectively, followed by rubber at 19%. Seaweeds contributed 11%; abaca, 5 percent; bamboo and

cacao, 3.0 percent each; mango, wearables & housewares, processed fruits & nuts, and coffee, each at

2.0 %; and, banana and coco coir, each with less than 1%.

C. Domestic Sales

The actual generated domestic sales in 2019 was PHP5.17 billion which surpassed the target of PHP4.63 billion by 12%. Zamboanga Sibugay contributed the biggest share with total sales generating PHP3.45 billion or 67% of the region’s domestic sales. This was followed by Zamboanga City’s share of PHP709.68 million or 14%, while Zamboanga del Norte contributed 11% or PHP561.61 million; and Zamboanga del Sur with PHP443.35 million or 8 percent. Products that contributed to the performance included rubber, processed fish, seaweeds, and coconuts. Other minor sales generators were wearables and housewares, processed fruits and nuts, abaca, mango and cacao, bamboo, coffee and banana. Rubber contributed the biggest to domestic sales at 69% of the total. This was followed by processed fish at 13%, seaweeds at 6%; coconut at 5%; wearables and housewares, and processed fruits and nuts at 2% respectively; abaca, mango and processed food, each at 1%; and, cacao, coco coir, coffee, bamboo and banana contributed less than 1% each to the total domestic sales generated in the region.

Table 9.1 Sales of Top 13 Domestic Products in Region IX, 2019

Domestic Products 2019 Sales (PHP '000) Domestic Sales in

Percentage 1. Rubber 3,567.16 69.03% 2. Processed Fish 651.91 12.61% 3. Seaweeds 335.34 6.49% 4. Coconut 278.01 5.38% 5. Wearables and Housewares 86.41 1.67% 6. Processed Fruits and Nuts 81.21 1.57% 7. Abaca 60.67 1.17% 8. Mango 36.30 0.70% 9. Processed Food 27.91 0.54% 10. Coffee 13.97 0.27% 11. Bamboo 11.57 0.22% 12. Cacao 11.03 0.21% 13. Banana 6.25 0.12%

Total 5,167.74 100.00%


D. Exports

The total export sales generated in 2019 was US$250.6 million with an export volume of 147,283.5

mt. The coconut export products contributed 78.7% or US$197.3 million of the region’s total exports

sales. Rubber products contributed 7.5% or US$18.8 million; seaweeds contributed 3.3% or US$8.1

million; fish and fish products contributed 0.7% or US$ 1.8 million; mango industry contributed 0.1%

or 0.194 million; and other export products such as fresh fruits (durian and mangosteen), garments,

and grocery items made up 9.7% or US$24.2 million of the total export sales (Table 9.2). Meanwhile,

Table 9.3 shows the top ten (10) export products in the region based on US$ value for year 2019.

Table 9.2 Export Products, Region IX, 2019

Export Products Value (In US$ ‘000) Percent Contribution

Coconut Products 197,358.90 78.7%

Rubber 18,830.60 7.5%

Seaweeds 8,177.90 3.3%

Fish and Fish Products 1,811.80 0.7%

Mango 194.90 0.1%

Others 24,257.40 9.7%

Total 250,631.50 100%

Table 9.3 Top 10 Export Products, Region IX, 2019 No. Product Volume (in Metric

Tons) Value

(In US$ ‘000) Destination

1 Cochin Oil 4,122.8 111,474.7 Japan, USA 2 Crude Coconut Oil 63,081.8 78,824.4 Netherlands, USA, Singapore,

Germany 3 Rubber 22,877.3 18,830.6 Malaysia, Korea 4 Frozen Squid 891.0 7,225.9 Japan, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong 5 Fishmeal 5,838.9 5,568.9 Japan, Taiwan, Bangladesh,

Thailand, India, China, Vietnam 6 Copra Extraction

Pellet 22,735.9 5,082.3 Vietnam, Korea, India

7 Semi-Refined Carrageenan

1,025.0 4,880.0 Austria, Denmark, London, United Kingdom, Spain

8 Frozen Octopus 899.4 4,036.6 Vietnam, Canada, Italy, Portugal, Singapore, Dominican Republic, China, Croatia, Korea, Japan

9 Fish Oil 2,202.6 3,010.6 Malaysia 10 Dried Seaweeds 1,980.8 2,556.8 China, France, Taiwan, Japan,

Vietnam

The volume of export to Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) region was 21,493 mt valued at US$16.0 million. Exported products to Malaysia included grocery items, fresh fruits (mango, durian, mangosteen), rubber, poultry materials, assorted garments and materials, fish oil and soluble, fertilizers, stainless steel and sardines.


Table 9.4 Trade and Industry Indicators, 2019


2019 Percent (%) Accomp

Scorecard Rating

Target Accomp

Amount of Investments generated (in PHPM) 1,148 1,366 119

Jobs Generated 34,676 45,851 132

Domestic Sales Generated (In PHPB) 4,628 5,167 112

Amount of Exports Generated (In million US$) 400.2 250.6 63

Number of MSMEs assisted 14,500 29,115 201

Number of Business Name Applications Processed

9,350 14,343 153

Number of Negosyo Centers Established and Maintained

55 55 100

Consumer Resolution Rate 96% 99% 103

Source: DTI IX

II. Tourism The implementation of tourism programs, projects and activities for the year 2019 and the steady growth of the region’s tourism sector contributed to the overall positive economic performance of the region. The promotion of inclusive growth through employment generation is evidenced by the increase of tourism related establishments. Enhancing opportunities in industry and services expanded

The implementation of the Department’s Tourism Industry Training Program (TITP) where service providers and community stakeholders were afforded free tourism-related skills training opened new opportunities especially for communities in far flung barangays. Those who successfully completed the training on community guiding and community-based kulinarya applied their skills to enhance the quality of products, especially on the aspect of food handling to improve sanitation and presentation. Region’s competitiveness, innovativeness and resiliency increased


In the latter part of the year, DOT was able to tap the strong support of the Department of Interior and Local Government as well as the local government units through the issuance of directives that provided policy support to the mandatory accreditation of tourism enterprises. DOT IX also heightened its promotional efforts and initiatives to entice more tourists to come and experience the different destinations of the region. These included intensive marketing programs such as participation to travel fairs in locations where the region had existing connectivity; production of information, education and campaign materials customized to reach specific market segment; hosting of international media familiarization tours to generate positive news articles featuring the existing and emerging tourist attractions; supporting major festivals and events; and promotion of new tourism products. Assistance were also provided for the development of new products such as the bat watching and mangrove tour in the Municipality of Siay and farm tourism circuit in the Municipality of Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. The development of community-based tourism products opened opportunities for income to local communities of Manukan, Tigbao and other municipalities. The DOT-DPWH Convergence Program referred to as the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) continued to fund road projects leading to tourism sites which benefited far-reaching communities and made transport of agricultural products easier. Three local tourism development plans were in the pipeline and expected to be completed by 2020 Promotion on Halal Tourism The department also embarked on a campaign to promote halal tourism due to the opportunities available as a result of the increasing number of Muslim travelers who prefer destinations that could cater to the needed requirements. Table 9.5 Tourism Indicators, 2019

Results Matrix Indicator

2019 Percent (%)

Accomplishment

Scorecard Rating

Target Accomplishment

I. Tourism Development Planning Program

a. Number of technical assistance provided to tourism stakeholders (private sector)

9 14 156

b. Number of technical assistance provided to LGUs

9 78 867

c. Number of entities assisted

120 440 367

II. TOURISM INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAM

a. Number of trainings conducted

8 8 100


b. Number of persons trained that completed the training

250 362 145

c. Percent of attendees/ trainees that competed the training

100 100 100

III. TOURISM STANDARDS AND REGULATION

a. Number of accreditation applications acted upon

150 116 77

b. Percent of accreditation applications acted upon within 15 days

87 100 114

c. Number of accredited enterprises

100 87 87

Source: DOT IX

III. Cooperative Development

In 2019, there was 100% accomplishment rate of handholding services given to the target of 319 registered micro and small cooperatives. There were 73 Pre-Registration Seminar conducted from the target of 44 seminars with accomplishment rate of 166%. The Mandatory/Enhancement training for cooperative officers conducted 25 trainings or an accomplishment rate of 250% from the target of 10 trainings through the financial and logistic support of partner LGUs. Likewise, strengthening the partnership with national government agencies, local government units, academe and other stakeholders had an accomplishment rate of 200%. The registration of cooperatives and expansion of membership registered 33 from the target of 28, resulted to 118% accomplishment brought about by the influx of transportation service cooperatives thus, resulted in substantial increase in membership. The expansion on financial inclusion through cooperative branches and satellite offices recorded 200% accomplishment rate. The conduct of inspection of cooperatives was 475 from the target of 472 with an accomplishment rate of 101% which exceeded three inspections conducted to non-compliant cooperatives. The collection of mandatory reports from both compliant and non-compliant cooperatives had a target of 311 and accomplished 377 or an accomplishment rate of 121% provided with rigorous technical assistance.

Table 9.6 Cooperative Development Indicators, 2019

Results Matrix Indicator* 2019 Percent (%)

Accomp

Scorecard Rating

Target Accomp

Handholding Services 319 319 100

Pre-Registration seminar (PRS) 44 73 166


Results Matrix Indicator* 2019 Percent (%)

Accomp

Scorecard Rating

Target Accomp

Mandatory/Enhancement training for cooperative officers

10 25 250

Strengthening partnership with national government agencies, local government units, academe and other stakeholders

1 2 200

Registration of Cooperatives and Expansion of Membership

28 33 118

Financial Inclusion (recognition of coop branch & satellite)

2 4 200

Inspection of Cooperatives 472 475 101

Collection of Mandatory Reports 311 377 121

Source: CDA IX

IV. ZAMBOECOZONE and Freeport Authority

In 2019, ZAMBOECOZONE and Freeport Authority (ZFA) had a committed

investment of PHP13.95 billion or 100% accomplishment rate. It generated employment of 720 from

the target of 743 or 97% accomplishment rate with 49 registered locators.

For export value coming from export-oriented companies, a total of US$20,230,306.27 was generated

with the increase of export performance by the Authority’s locators. One of the biggest contributors

to this year’s export performance was CTK Asia Rubber Corporation a Korean-Owned company

engaged in the manufacture of technically specified rubber. Meanwhile, Seachamp International

Export Corporation was engaged in the processing and export of Octopus and other marine products

to North America, Europe, and other markets.

Table 9.7 Economic Zone Indicators, 2019

Results Matrix Indicator* 2019

Percent (%) Accomp

Score card

Rating Target Accomp

Committed investments (PHP) 13,946,282,429.15 13,946,282,429.15 100

Employment Generated 743 720 97

Number of Registered Locators 49 49 100


Results Matrix Indicator* 2019

Percent (%) Accomp

Score card


Export Value (Export-Oriented Companies) in US$

20,230,306.27 20,230,306.27 100

Source: ZAMBOECOZONE

Moving Forward I. Trade and Industry

Strategies

Provide customized interventions for Micro and SMEs for countryside development Partner with critical private organizations to promote ethical business practices Undertake targeted and more aggressive investment and export promotion for priority

industries Implement Fully the Go Negosyo Act Increase the number of MSMEs assisted and facilitate transition from the informal to the formal

economy Modernize MSME human capital development initiatives i.e. training facilities, technology-

enabled platforms for e-learning Promote new, innovative technologies and standards to meet market requirements Pursue internationalization of MSMEs by being part of the global value chain, developing global

brands, and promoting e-commerce Create a more client-friendly environment to ensure speedy, better, efficient service, resulting to

delighted clients Ensure that SRPs reflect reasonable prices using commodity supply chain studies for all basic

necessities and prime commodities Establish and utilize alternative modes for a more efficient and effective handling of complaints Ensure filing of cases with air-tight evidence to avoid dismissal, dispose cases and implement

decisions expeditiously

II. Tourism

Significant chunk of tourism funds in the following years will be focused on diversification and improving the quality of tourism products through the creation of tourism circuits. All other programs and inter-agency initiatives will be geared to support the direction as its holistic approach to ensure the following: (1) facilities and services at major gateways are tourist friendly; (2) roads leading to tourism sites included in the circuits are concreted; (3) tourism products developed and included in the circuits adhere to sustainable development principles and promote inclusive growth by involving stakeholders both women and men in activities such as planning, product development, and promotions, etc; and (4) tourism activities achieve client satisfaction and create a tourism experience that delivers the promise of the Philippines and the region’s marketing brand that it is indeed “More Fun in the Philippines” thus enticing visitors to experience “Once Again ZamPen.”


III. Cooperative Development

Strategies

1) Efficient cooperative registration;

2) Promote the viability and growth of cooperatives in the region;

3) Establish strong association with partners and other stakeholders; Close

coordination/collaboration with the Local Cooperative Development Officers (CDO) of the LGUs;

4) Stronger information, communication and advocacy programs; 5) Enforce laws, rules and regulations; zero backlog on conduct of inspection and monitoring of actions taken on previous findings; 6) Encourage and support cooperation among cooperatives.; and 7) Encourage support to Community through implementation of CDA MC No. 2019-10 on the

Utilization of Community Development Fund. IV. ZAMBOECOZONE AND Freeport Authority The West Corporate Center buildings, together with the anticipated final approval of the San Ramon Newport project by the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) are the new infrastructure projects to be completed in 2022. The projects support the entry of goods and services and complement the operations of the locators in the economic zone. The ZAMBOECOZONE Highlands area is also intended to be an eco-tourism attraction in the region.


Chapter 10

Accelerating Human Capital Development Abstract The region had exceeded most of its targets in improving access to quality health and nutrition services. While the maternal, neonatal, infant and under-five deaths were below targets, there is still a need to improve the antenatal and postpartum care of pregnant and new mothers. The region had fewer cases of infectious diseases in 2019. However, there was an outbreak of polio and dengue throughout the country as declared by the Department of Health (DOH) in 2019. Malnutrition continued to be a challenge, especially among children below five years old. Partnership with the local government units and other stakeholders in nutrition should be further strengthened to address nutrition concerns of young children in the region. Targets to improve opportunities to basic, technical and higher education were mostly reached. There was progress towards increasing the quality of education at all levels. The cohort survival rate improved over the years; however, the percentage of learners who actually completed their elementary and junior high school should be increased. The teacher-pupil/student and classroom-pupil/student ratio in the region already reached the standard ratio as a result of increased government investments. More students also enrolled in higher education institutions with the implementation of RA 10931 or Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The popular undergraduate programs were teacher education, information and technology, and medical studies.

Figure 10.1 Strategic Framework to Accelerate Human Capital Development


HEALTH AND NUTRITION Sector Outcome A: Nutrition and Health for all improved Subsector Outcome 1: Improved access to quality health services for all Maternal, neonatal and child health. Although the region was able to keep the maternal, neonatal and infant mortality rates below the targets, there were still more mothers, newborn, and infants who died in 2019 compared to 2018. The maternal mortality ratio rose from 61.72 in 2018 to 65.70 in 2019 and a jump was seen in the neonatal mortality rate from 0.33 in 2018 to 5.77 in 2019. On the other hand, there was a slight decrease in the number of children who died before reaching five years old from 5.44 in 2018 to 5.16 in 2019. Drop in the number of facility-based deliveries, number of deliveries attended by skilled birth attendant, percentage of mothers who had two post-partum visits and four antenatal visits were registered as of November 2019. Similarly, the antenatal visits and post-partum care also saw a decline of about 20 percentage points, respectively. Accomplishment on Fully Immunized Child (FIC) remained low at only 42 percent by the 3rd quarter of 2019. Problems on the supply of measles-rubella (MR) and oral polio vaccine contributed to the low performance of the region. Health facilities and human health resources. Under the Health Facility Enhancement Program, the Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development reported 59 completed projects, 45 ongoing projects, 10 infrastructure projects and 32 ambulances for rebidding as of 2019. Around 1,325 doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, and other health professionals were deployed throughout the region under the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program. This enabled the region to reach the HRH ratio to population of 17:18,547 which was more than the target ratio of 17:25,000. In addition, all barangays in the region had at least one health worker. Prevention and control of infectious diseases. The year saw the outbreak of dengue and resurgence of polio. The Secretary of Health declared a National Dengue Epidemic on August 6, 2020 due to rising cases in throughout regions. In Zamboanga Peninsula, the region reported a total of 24,783 cases with 108 deaths. In 2018, the region only had 6,175 cases. The Secretary of Health also declared a polio outbreak 19 years of being polio-free. A synchronized campaign to immunize under-five and under-ten years old children in the region against polio was conducted by the Department of Health in coordination with the local government units. The first round of “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio”, which was conducted from November 25 to December 7, 2019, covered 95 percent of children below five years old. A total of 179 new HIV cases was tallied for the region. This was fewer by 19 cases compared to 2018. The stigma and discrimination on HIV still needs to be addressed. The region showed good performance in the elimination of malaria, rabies and filariasis as public health threats. There was no record of malaria case for three years in the region. The provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga Sibugay were declared as malaria-free provinces by the


National Malaria Technical Working Group and World Health Organization in December 2019. Moreover, Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Sur were declared as filariasis-free provinces. The municipalities of Olutanga, Talusan and Mabuhay in the island of Olutanga were declared as rabies-free municipalities. The number of new tuberculosis (TB) cases per 100,000 population in the region decreased from 259 in 2018 to 177.2 in 2019. The TB treatment success rate also rose from 90 percent in 2018 to 93 percent. The “Tutok Gamutan”, as well as, the availability of buffer stock of medicines helped in reversing the incidence of the disease. To reduce sanitation-related diseases, Filipinos should have access to safe drinking water and access to sanitary toilet facilities. In the region, 111 barangays were certified as Zero Open Defecation and 89 percent of households had sanitary toilet facilities. Open defecation remained a problem especially in coastal barangays. Meanwhile, households which had access to safe drinking water rose to 95 percent.

Subsector Outcome 2: Quality nutrition for all ensured Improving the nutrition status of all age groups in the region, especially among the youngest group, continued to challenge the region as shown in the results of the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) in 2018 for Zamboanga del Norte and Isabel City. Stunting among children below five years old in Zamboanga del Norte was higher than the national average while the same was slightly lower in Isabela City. The survey would be conducted from 2018-2020 to cover all provinces and highly urbanized cities in the country. To ensure investment on nutrition at the local level, National Nutrition Council (NNC) IX had been working with local government units to integrate nutrition in the local development plans, as well as, mobilizing local chief executives to be champions of nutrition. Planning workshops relative to this were conducted for the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur on 24-28 June 2019 and 7-11 October 2019, respectively. NNC IX continued to build the capacity of local planners and implementers on Nutrition Program Management in support to the Regional Nutrition Action Plan 2017-2022. In 2019, more LGUs had reached at least 85 percent weighted score on efficiency and effectiveness on the Monitoring and Evaluation on Local Level Planning Implementation tool. Eighty percent of the LGUs in the region had already formulated their local nutrition action plans. This was an increase of four percentage points from 2018.

Table 10.1 Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Region IX, CY 2018-2019

Results Matrix Indicator 2018

Accomplishment

2019 % Accomplis

hment

Scorecard Rating Target Accomplish

ment Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births)

61.72 90 65.70 136.98

Neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)

0.33 12 5.77 207.97

Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)

2.50 15 8 187.50


Table 10.1 Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Region IX, CY 2018-2019


Accomplishment

2019 % Accomplis

hment


ment Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)

5.44 25 5.16 484.49

% of Facility based delivery*

91.09 90 73 81.00

% of Skilled birth attendants*

91.45 90 88.42 98.24

% of 2 post-partum visits* 62.26 95 42 44.21

% of 4 ante-natal visits* 58.76 95 39 41.05

Source of data: DOH IX * The data generated only covers until November 2019

Results Matrix Indicator 2018 Accomplishment

2019 % Accomplis

hment


ment Tuberculosis incidence (new cases per 100,000 population)

259 554 177.20 312.64

Malaria prevalence (per 100,000 population)

0 0 0

Number of newly diagnosed HIV cases

198 1,380 179 770.95

TB Case detection rate 80 60 68 113.33

Treatment success rates 92 90 93 103.33

Source of data: DOH IX

Table 10.3 Access to clean water and sanitation facilities, Region IX, CY 2018-2019

Results Matrix Indicator 2018 Accomplishment

2019 % Accomplishment


ment % of Households with access to safe drinking water

94.79 94 95 101

% of Households with access to sanitary toilet facilities

90.7 91 89 98

Source of data: DOH IX


Table 10.4 LGU Efforts of Addressing Malnutrition


Accomp 2019 %

Accomp Scorecard Rating Target Accomp

Percent LGU provided with Capacity Building on Nutrition Program Management

54.67 48 73.33 152

Percent LGU with quality Local Nutrition Action Plans formulated

75.93 65 80 123

Percent LGU trained on the Basic Course for BNS Conducted

66.66 48 No training request from LGUs

None

Number of NAOs with plantilla position

None 12 None None

Percent LGU getting scores in MELLPI at least 85% weighted score on efficiency and effectiveness

61 48 69.33 144

Source of data: NNC IX

Table 10.5 Nutrition status among children under 5 years old, CY 2018 Results Matrix Indicator

Area 2018 Accomplishment

Philippines

Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 years old

Zamboanga del Norte 39.1 30.3 Isabela City 29.5

Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 years old


Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 years old

Zamboanga del Norte 1.6 4.0

Isabela City 5.0

Prevalence of 0-5 years old underweight children


Source of data: DOST-FNRI

EDUCATION Sector Outcome B: Lifelong learning opportunities for all ensured Realizing the regional vision entails investment in human capital, particularly in the provision of quality basic education, relevant and responsive higher education, and competitive technical vocational skills training. As articulated in the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022, the region champions efforts that address the needs of learners, especially those belonging to the unreached and underserved groups. The highlights of the region’s achievement in 2019 for education subsector are summarized as follows:


Subsector Outcome 1: Equal opportunity in access to quality learning at all levels of education ensured Department of Education (DepEd) Region IX continued to deliver its mandate as set by its central office, and anchored on the long-term and team vision of the department. DepEd IX implemented the K-12 curriculum efficiently and effectively, while keeping basic education attuned to the social and economic needs of the region through contextualized program, projects and activities. DepEd IX pushed the region nearer to its vision of being “The Center of Sustainable Agri-Fishery Industries of the Philippines” and its strategic outcome in accelerating human capital development. In 2019, the actual accomplishments of the basic education subsector were above targets and earned an overall performance rating of “very satisfactory” (Table 10.7). While enrollment for grades one through six fell short of its target in 2019, the numbers, nevertheless, showed a 1.04 percent increase from 2018 data. Meanwhile, enrollment in junior high school increased by 12.9 percent from 2018 data, exceeding its 2019 target by 11.9 percent. The Cohort Survival Rates (CSR) was improving over the years, but keeping children in school until they finished their basic education remained a challenge. The incidence of leaving and dropping out of school was lesser at the elementary level than at the secondary level. In 2019, the CSR at the elementary level was 97.4 percent, surpassing the target by 5.7 percent and the 2018 data by 7.7 percent. CSR at the secondary level also recorded an increasing rate, surpassing both the 2019 target and 2018 data by 3.3 percent and 5.4 percent, respectively. The 2019 CSR data revealed that 2.6 percent of pupils at the elementary level did not reach sixth grade while 16.0 percent failed to reach the end of junior high school. The percentage of pupils and students completing the last year of elementary and junior high school was reflected in the completion rates. A significant increase of 8.1 percent was recorded at the elementary level in 2019, with a completion rate of 97 percent. This was higher than the 2018 data of 89.7 percent, and surpassed the 2019 target of 90.5 percent by 7.2 percent. The secondary level recorded an 82.5 percent completion rate, which was a 5.6 percent increase from 2018 data, and 5.2 percent higher than 2019 target. Government investments in education led to substantial improvements in learning conditions, as

indicated by the teacher-pupil/student and classroom-pupil/student ratios, both of which were

already at the ideal standard levels. The availability of teachers in schools improved as a result of

hiring of additional teachers especially in the SHS program.

Among the key targets in expanding basic education services is the provision of basic education access to sites in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. In Region IX, eighteen (18) Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) Schools with 100% Indigenous Peoples (IP) Learners were established with a total enrolment of 1,149 students. Twenty-one (21) teachers were trained to implement the IPEd program consistent with the thrust of the K-12 education while being consistent with the specific educational aspirations and vision for the IPs’ ancestral domain.


Table10.6 Basic Education Performance Indicators, Region IX, 2019


2018 Accomp

2019 %

Accomp Scorecard


National Achievement Test Mean Percentage Score Elementary 33.8 42.04 NDA No National

Achievement Test administered in

2019

Junior High School 40.36 47.29 NDA Senior High School 34.05 42.24 NDA

Net Enrolment Rate Elementary 90.30 93.20 91.24 97.90 %

Junior High School 65.44 66.01 73.88 111%

Senior High School 36.04

Cohort Survival Rate Elementary 90.46 92.16 97.38 106%


Simple Drop-out Rate

Elementary 1.39 1.35 NDA Junior High School 2.75 2.72 NDA Senior High School

Completion Rate Elementary 89.73 90.49 97.02 107%


Senior High School

Teacher- Pupil Ratio 1:30 1:35 1:35 100%

Teacher - Student Ratio 1:40 1:40 1:40 100%

Classroom-Pupil Ratio 1:30 1:35 1:35 100%

Classroom- Student

Ratio

1:40 1:40 1:40 100%

Source of data: DepEd IX

Subsector Outcome 2: Equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education ensured and employability of graduates increased The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) IX catalyzes the Higher Education System of the region to be regionally responsive and globally competitive to serve as a force for lifelong learning, innovation, and social and cultural transformation. CHED IX is committed to continually uplift the bar of academic excellence through the monitoring of compliance of higher education institutions with the policies, standards and guidelines for their program offerings.


The total number of students enrolled in tertiary education grew from 87,397 in 2018 to 102,060 in 2019. The 16.8 percent increase was due to the implementation of the RA 10931 which provided tuition-free education in state universities and colleges (SUC). Of the total enrollees, 58.5 percent went to public HEIs while 41.49 percent were enrolled in private HEIs. The vast majority of students were enrolled at the undergraduate level. Fully 99 percent were matriculated in bachelor-level programs in 2019. Graduate level enrollments were still small, with less than one percent enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs. The most popular fields of study in 2019 were teacher education, information and technology, and medical studies. Of the more than 59,000 students enrolled in these subject areas, about 46 percent chose teacher education and 15 percent pursued IT related studies. Medicine and health related studies and Engineering and Technology accounted for 14 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The number of graduates also increased. A total of 22,188 students graduated from tertiary education establishments in the region in 2019, a 22.7 percent increase from the 2018 graduates. In its pursuit for quality and excellence in higher education in the region, CHED IX monitored 249 programs, 40 of which were given stern warning for gradual phase out due to non- compliance to policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs). Meanwhile, compliant programs were encouraged to apply for accreditation. The region had a significant increase in terms of the number of accredited programs. The number of faculty members with relevant masters and doctorate degree likewise increased as a result of the K-12 transition scholarship programs. There were 488 relevant research outputs by the SUC faculty which were implemented as extension programs in the community. Further, government authority was granted to HEIs to offer programs that satisfactorily complied with the minimum requirements of CHED. Nineteen Government Permits and three Government Recognitions were granted to private HEIs while twelve Certificates of Program Compliance (COPCs) were issued to SUCs. The implementation of RA 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act allowed 59,708 students from SUCs to enjoy free tuition and other fees. Moreover, a total of 23,051 grantees were under government subsidy through Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program and 5,640 students availed of the regular scholarship from CHED.

Table10.7 Higher Education Performance Indicators, Region IX, 2019

RM Indicators 2018

Accomp

2019 % Accomp

Scorecard Rating Target Accomp

Enrolment (All Disciplines) 87,397 80,000 102,060 127.56%

Public 54,669 50,000 59,708 119.42%

Private 32,728 30,000 42,352 141.17%

Enrolment (Priority Disciplines)

Sciences 1,083 1,000 753 75.30%

Maritime 3,149 2,500 3,422 136.88%

Medicine and Health Related 6,873 7,000 8,286 118.37%

Engineering and Technology 4,475 5,000 5,768 115.36%

Agriculture, Agri. Eng'g., Forestry, Vet. Med.

2,440 2,500 3,797 151.88%

Teacher Education 20,923 20,000 26,969 134.85%


RM Indicators 2018

Accomp

2019 % Accomp


IT Related 5,427 6,000 8,799 146.65%

Mathematics 16,971 500 340 68% Architectural and Town Planning 50 500 546 109.20%

Graduates (All Disciplines) 18,086 18,000 22,188 123.27%

Public 8,652 8,000 9,337 116.71%

Private 9,434 10,000 12,851 128.51%

Graduates (Priority Disciplines)

Sciences 509 500 122 24.40%

Maritime 352 300 389 129.67%

Medicine and Health Related 1,614 1,000 1,758 175.80%

Engineering and Technology 890 800 1,061 132.63%

Agriculture, Agri. Eng'g., Forestry, Vet. Med.

525 500 821 164.20%

Teacher Education 4,989 5,000 7,508 150.16%

IT Related 1,236 1,500 1,798 119.87%

Mathematics 3,317 2,000 52 2.60%

Architectural and Town Planning 50 50 72 144%

No. of Programs complied with PSGs

125 100 124 124%

No. of Programs Accredited 248 200 223 115.50%

No. of Programs Awarded COE/COD

0 1 0 No new application of

COD/COE

No. of Noncompliant programs closed or phased out

0 0 0 No phased out programs

No. of permits approved 25 5 9 180%

No. of Government Recognition granted

1 2 3 150%

Percentage of students awarded scholarships, grants, and other financial assistance

StuFap-20,291 UniFAST Free Tuition-39,399 TES-13,400 Total- 73,090 Total Enrolment-84,794

86.20%

75% StuFap-5,640 UniFAST Free Tuition-59,708 TES-23,051 Total- 88,399 Total Enrolment-102,060

86.61%

115.48% StuFAP Slot/Allocation was decreased due to the implementation of Free Tuition Fee and Other Miscellaneous and the TES in HEIs

Percentage of ETEEAP graduates Increased number of researchers and scientists


RM Indicators 2018

Accomp

2019 % Accomp


Increased number of graduate education graduates (MA/PhD) engaged in original research of creative work

Under the K to 12 Transition -Scholarship for Graduate Studies-Local Program (Batch 2017) Doctorate-4 Master’s -5 Total- 10

20 Under the K to 12 Transition -Scholarship for Graduate Studies-Local Program (Batch 2017) Doctorate-32 Master’s-27 Total-59

295%

Source of data: CHED IX

Moving Forward Sector Outcome A: Nutrition and Health for all improved

Subsector Outcome 1: Improved access to quality health services for all Delivery of health services, especially on maternal, neonatal and child health, shall continue to be proactive to improve the health of mothers and their children. Comprehensive newborn screening system shall be further strengthened to reduce preventable deaths of newborns due to common and rare congenital disorders through timely screening and proper management. Immunization program shall also be intensified to increase the number of fully immunized children. Early release of essential drugs and medicines shall be pursued to consequently allow early distribution of such commodities to identified public health facilities. Relatively, close partnership and linkages with local government units and other government agencies shall be sustained to efficiently and effectively implement the health programs. There is also a need to strengthen the functionality of local epidemiological and surveillance units to allow timely response to outbreaks. Subsector Outcome 2: Quality nutrition for all ensured Improving governance of nutrition programs shall be sought by mobilizing local government units to invest in nutrition to address all forms of malnutrition. Local development plans shall include nutrition action plans. Arresting childhood stunting, especially among children less than two years old, shall be prioritized. Stunting comes with detrimental effects which will last until adulthood, hence the need to address it during the child’s first 1000 days. Poor cognitive and physical development will affect one’s income, health and societal behavior. A whole of government approach is needed to address the concerns of malnutrition. Government partnership with the academe, business sector, civil society and other stakeholders will be further strengthened under the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement. This will ensure the commitment and investment of all concerned stakeholders to achieve improved nutrition status for all.


Sector Outcome B: Lifelong learning opportunities for all ensured Subsector Outcome 1: Equal opportunity in access to quality learning at all levels of education ensured Obtaining quality education is central to improving people’s lives and sustainable development. Major progress has been made towards increasing access to quality education at all levels. Net Enrolment, Completion and Cohort Survival rates have improved, yet bolder efforts are needed to make even greater strides for achieving universal education goals. Measuring learning achievement, starting in the early grades, will help to ascertain where schools are failing to meet their commitments to children and to formulate appropriate corrective action. The following strategies are identified to achieve the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan targets in full alignment with SDG4 to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”:

1. Enhancement of Senior High School Program Implementation 2. Establishment of additional Junior and Senior High Schools 3. Enhance Senior High School Implementation by giving emphasis to Agriculture and Fishery

Arts 4. Promotion of partnership with LGUs, GOs, and NGOs. 5. Production of Modules to fill in the gaps of absentees and teachers

Subsector Outcome 2: Equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education ensured and employability of graduates increased Issuance of initial permits for new programs, government recognitions, and Certificate of Program compliance for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are being done after the evaluation of the submitted documents. The Commission has also initiated virtual monitoring and evaluation to continue the delivery of services to the HEIs. One of the priorities in the higher education is the development of Open Educational Resources and

Learning Management Systems. The system integrates documents related to the different online,

offline, and blended modalities of teaching-learning.


Chapter 11

Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families

Abstract The social and labor welfare sector continues to provide government services to promote the rights and welfare of the poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors and communities. As well as providing employment opportunities to achieve gainfully employed, safe and healthy workforce. In 2019 the sub-sector performed well in providing various assistance, such as psychological/stress briefing, livelihood programs for the poor and disadvantaged, and employment and protection services to the labor/wage earners. Figure 11.1 Strategic Framework to Reduce Vulnerability of Individuals and Families

Zamboanga Peninsula: The Center of Sustainable Agri-Fishery

Industries of the Philippines

Inclusive Growth and Globally Competitive Agri-Fishery Industries

“Pagbabago”

Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families

Rights and Welfare of the Poor,

Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Sectors and

Communities Promoted

Gainfully Employed, Safe and Healthy Workforce

Achieved

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Promote

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Provide

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Pursue

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Protect migrants and

mitigate effects of

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Provide adequate

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natural hazards and human

induced disasters


The Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social

Services (CIDSS) - National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) or KC-NCDDP is one

of the flagship poverty reduction programs of the Philippine government which adopts CDD or the

Community-Driven Development (people-centered approach) as its overall strategy.

In 2019, there was no grant intended for KC-NCDDP projects, 33.9 percent of the targeted

beneficiaries were provided with projects. The targeted 660 beneficiaries for the year were from

carry-over projects not implemented in the previous years.

The “Pantawid Pamilya” Program served a total of 296,339 beneficiaries or 94.9 percent of its

targeted 312,089 for the year. The decline was caused by the delisting of families who no longer had

qualified family members, or may have had already graduated from the program.

The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) posted an accomplishment of 548.2 percent. The increase

in beneficiaries served was due to the additional areas covered by the program as compared to the

target.

There were 177 Children in Need of Special Protection (CNSP) that were served, an accomplishment

of 103.5 percent from the targeted 171 for the period.

Because of the strong advocacy in reporting women in especially difficult circumstances (WEDC)

cases, a total of 513 women were provided assistance in 2019. An accomplishment of 165.5 percent

as compared to the targeted 310 cases for the period.

In 2019, a total of 246 children were placed in an alternative home setting, 106.9 percent

accomplishment over the targeted 230 children. Alternative family care was provided to children

who could not be cared for by their birth families through adoption, foster care, legal guardianship

or, as a last resort, residential care.

The Supplemental Feeding Program served 109,533 beneficiaries, which was 80.9 percent of its

targeted 135,312 beneficiaries. This was due to low number of enrolees in Day Care Centers as

compared to the projected enrolees for the period.

Table 11.1 Number of Clients Served by Program, Region IX, 2019 Program Actual 2019 %

Accom Score card

Rating 2018 Target Actual KC - NCDDP 765,368 660 224 33.9

Pantawid Pamilya 306,288 312,089 296,339 94.9

SLP 8,759 19,172 105,104 548.2

CNSP 163 171 177 103.5

WEDC 282 310 513 165.5

Alternative Home Setting 209 230 246 106.9


Program Actual 2019 % Accom

Score card Rating 2018 Target Actual

Supplemental Feeding 135,097 135,312 109,533 80.9

Expanded AICS 12,061 19,250 14,358 74.6

Sr. Citizens provided Social Pension

177,934 195,728 195,934 100.1

Crisis Intervention Unit 22,448 26,936 36,538 135.6

Served in Centers 9,041 9,320 9,597 103

Source: DSWD IX

Only 14,358 beneficiaries were served by the Expanded Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation

(AICS) Program from its targeted 19,250 for the period, or an accomplishment of 74.6 percent. This

was due to the lower budget downloaded for the program from its proposed budget since the total

number of beneficiaries served was in proportion to the total budget downloaded for the program.

The expansion on the age coverage and additional budget provided for senior citizens for the period

posted an accomplishment of 100.1% from the targeted 195,728 beneficiaries provided with social

pension.

Centers operated by DSWD FO –IX were able to serve 9,597 or 103 percent over the targeted 9,320

individuals for the period. This was due to the increase in the arrival of deportees from Malaysia.

The Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) served 36,538 beneficiaries comprising 35.6 percent of the

targeted 26,936 for the period. The CIU was a special unit of the DSWD Field Offices operating 24

hours a day , seven days a week to serve as an action center to immediately respond to cases of

individuals and families in crisis situations.

Sector Outcome B: Gainfully Employed, Safe and Healthy Workforce Achieved

Table 11.2 Number of Clients Served by Program-DOLE IX, Region IX, 2019 Program Actual 2019 %

Accom Score card

Rating 2018 Target Actual Public Employment Service (PES): No. of qualified jobseekers referred for placement

95,368 15,000 119,485 796.6

Labor Market Information (LMI): No. of Individuals reached

127,143 54,000 185,439 343.4

Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES): No. of beneficiaries

12,470 15,556 11,833 76

DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency

3,243 4,400 24,179 549.5


Program Actual 2019 % Accom

Score card Rating 2018 Target Actual

Employment program (DILEEP) Labor Inspection Program (former Labor Laws Compliance System): No. of establishments inspected

1,213 821 1,778 216.6

Single Entry Approach (SENA): Settlement rate

96% 77% 97% 125.9

Workers’ Organization and Tripartism and Empowerment Programs (WODP): Workers served

212 125 206 164.8

Source: DOLE IX

The intensified advocacy on Labor Market Information (LMI) brought an accomplishment of 343.4%

with 185,439 individuals reached thru labor market information, from 54,000 target in 2019.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Integrated Livelihood and Emergency

Employment Program (DILEEP) is a program that contributes to the government agenda of inclusive

growth through provision of livelihood opportunities either by individual or group project and

through emergency employment. The program posted an accomplishment of 549.5% with 24,179

beneficiaries served over its target of 4,400 in 2019. The accomplishment accounts for the combined

2,055 individual/group livelihood beneficiaries and 22,124 workers provided with temporary wage

employment through the emergency component of DILEEP or the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating

Disadvatanged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program.

In 2019, DOLE IX inspected 1,778 establishments with an accomplishment rate of 216.56% as against

the 821 RDP target. The compliance rate of establishments is likewise monitored to ensure that

establishments are compliant to General Labor Standards (GLS) and Occupational Safety and Health

Standards (OSHS). The inspection resulted to a compliance rate of 90% for GLS and 75% OSHS, both

after correction period.

SENA reached a settlement rate of 97.0% or 20 percentage points higher than its target of 77.0% in

2019 involving 290 Requests for Assistance (RFA) over 298 total requests received during the period.

Disposition Rate in 2019 is 100% of the total RFAs.

Finally, a total of 206 workers were served through the Workers Organization and Development

Program (WODP) compared to a target of 125 workers in 2019, posting an accomplishment of

164.8%. The program aims to strengthen trade unionism and other workers’ organizations by

promoting their capabilities as independent and active partners in national development, and to

empower them through training and education.


Moving Forward

The sector will continue to implement programs, projects, and activities to reduce vulnerability of

individuals and families. Employability of workers and competitiveness of micro, small and medium

enterprises shall be enhanced.

Likewise, protection of worker’s rights and maintenance of industrial peace shall be ensured. Social

protection of vulnerable workers shall be strengthened.


Chapter 12

Building Safe and Secure Communities

Abstract Development efforts in the housing sector center in providing adequate and affordable housing to low-income families, ensuring the provision of community facilities and utilities, as well as access to social and economic opportunities.

Accomplishments Provide more access to affordable, decent and disaster-resilient housing for the homeless In 2019, the housing sector faced issues and challenges that affected its performance. For the National Housing Authority IX, delayed in bidding process was an issue in the implementation of its Resettlement Assistance for Informal Settlers Program. Hence, only 27 percent of its targeted 527 units was achieved. The logging ban and LGUs requesting amendments to the MOA affected the completion of projects for the IP Housing Assistance Program. It only achieved 55 percent of its 500 targeted number of units. The agency was able to sell and dispose of 547 housing units out of the

Figure 12.1 Strategic Framework to Build Safe and Secure Communities


targeted 830 units due to negative feedback from some of the beneficiaries, late compliance to requirements, and lack of approved survey costs for some units. For its Emergency Housing Assistance Program, 93 percent of the targeted 69 units were achieved. Five beneficiaries were not able to claim the cash assistance due to the lack of legal documents by the claimants. On the other hand, the positive performance by the contractor made the Housing Program for Calamity Victims exceed its target of 238 by 16 percent. In terms of amortization payments, the positive response of its beneficiaries helped NHA IX collect PHP10.506 Million, exceeding its PHP8.230 Million target for 2019.

Table 12.1 Housing Targets and Accomplishments, Region IX, CY 2019

Indicators Baseline


(b/a)*100 Scorecard

Rating Target

(a) Accomplishment

(b) 2016 Resettlement Assistance for Informal Settlers

477 527 142 27

IP Housing Assistance Program

0 500 274 55

Housing Program for Calamity Victims

0 238 276 116

Emergency Housing Assistance Program(EHAP) 1,222 69 64 93

Sales and Disposition(units) 130 830 547 66

Collections (in millions)

4.727 8.230 10.506 128

Source Data: NHA IX

Aside from individual loan borrowers who made up most of Pag-ibig loan releases, the partner developers also contributed significantly in hitting HDMF targets for 2019. More borrowers opted for a higher loan value ranging from PHP450,000 to PHP3 million. Hence, in terms of the number of housing units, the Socialized Housing Program with a maximum loan value of only PHP450,000, only 50 units were constructed, which was 12.3 percent of its targeted 405 units. The total loan value under this program, however, recorded a 141 percent accomplishment above targets.


Likewise, the low cost housing project achieved only 61 percent of its 1,357 targeted units with and loan value of only PHP620 million, lower than its target of PHP1.27 million. The data did not include loan applications for higher loan values that ranged from PHP3 -PHP4 million.

Table 12.2 Socialized and Low Cost Housing, Region IX, CY 2019

Indicators Baseline


(b/a)*100

Scorecard Rating

Target (a)

Accomplishment (b) 2016

Socialized Housing Targets (up to Php450,000)

No. of units 228 405 50 12.34

Loan Value (in PHP Millions)

85 169 238 141

Low cost Housing Targets (more than 450k up to 3M)

No. of units 906 1,357 822 61

Loan Value (in PHP Billions)

1,070 1,270 620 49

Source Data: HDMF-Zamboanga Housing Business Center

As to the coverage of Pag-ibig, the membership level reached 97 percent of its 234,953 target in 2019. This was due to membership fallouts that may have come from the final claims, merging of accounts, or failure to remit contributions within the past six months.

Table 12.3 Pag-ibig Membership Level

Indicators Baseline

2019 %

Accomplishment (b/a)*100

Scorecard Rating Target Accomplishment

2017

Membership

Level (ML)

196,203 234,953 228,486 97

Source Data: HDMF Western Mindanao Area

Moving Forward The NHA IX shall continue with its priority programs and projects in 2020. Projects that were not completed in 2019 will still be targeted in 2020 as carry-over works, in addition to the new PPAs for 2020. The 2020 targets shall undergo careful evaluation and validation with project readiness as a priority criterion.


As for HDMF, the new focus shall be the Countryside Housing Initiative which is an ideal template for Public-Private Partnership that redounds to the advantage of unserved/underserved members. The Initiative has four implementation options. They are:

(1) Project Proponent Initiated - the Proponent owns the land and performs all project

related activities; (2) Joint Venture with Developer/Contractor - the Proponent owns the land and partners

with developer/contractor for site development and house construction;

(3) Tripartite Agreement - Proponent seeks partnership with private landowner and developer/contractor; and

(4) Project Proponent seeks partnership with Developers - Proponent seeks partnership

with developer who acquires the land, develop the site and construct housing units. HDMF shall also offer House Construction Financing Line (HCFL) to qualified developers. The applicants must have a fully developed site where the HCFL proceeds will be applied, and must have at least 3 years of experience and a good track record with the Fund. The units subject for the HCFL will be delivered to the Pag-ibig Fund. Lastly, partnerships with developers of HDMF and identification of new team players shall continue.


Chapter 13 Reaching for the Demographic Dividend

Abstract Demographic dividend refers to the growth in an economy that results from a change in the age structure of the population. When birth and mortality rates decline, the government will be spending lesser on the needs of the youngest and oldest age groups. More people become assets of society by depending less on government for their food, health, education and other social concerns. The population in 2015 increased but at a decelerating growth. The number of dependents (0-14 and 65 years and older) decreased, while the working-age population (14-64 years old) increased. Maternal mortality ratio although higher than in the previous year, was much lower than the target for 2019. The 2017 National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) result showed Region IX had the highest fertility rate in the country. Unemployment among the youth remained high. Figure 13.1 Strategic Framework to Maximize the Demographic Dividend


Accomplishments The region continued to face another challenging year in its goal of attaining the demographic dividend. This was attributed mostly to high fertility rate of women aged 15-49 years old, and the high youth unemployment rate. The increasing population dependent on government for social welfare needs slowed down the demographic transition for the region to reap the demographic dividend. Maternal Mortality Ratio Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes (World Health Organization). Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is the annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births. In 2019, MMR was 65.7 as against 61.7 in 2018 per 100,000 live births (lb). Although, the figure was higher than in 2018, this was a significant accomplishment vis-à-vis the target of 90 per 100,000 lb. The accomplishment was due to facilities that were all basic emergency obstetrics and new-born care certified, as well as, the prohibition of untrained attendant for home deliveries being strictly observed. (More discussions on MMR are found in Chapter 10). High Fertility Rate Total fertility rate (TFR) refers to the number of children who would be born for every 1,000 women who pass through the childbearing years, or who bear children based on a current schedule of age-specific fertility rates. In 2017 or after two years from the last NDHS, the TFR of women age 15-49 in Region IX was 3.6 as against 3.5 in 2015, which was higher than the target of 2.1 percent. The decrease in TFR could be traced to low use of available contraception methods due to misconceptions, or lack of information on family planning methods, on how and where to access contraceptives, lack of financial capacity to avail of these contraceptives and services, and poor health-seeking behavior of the people. (More discussions on MMR are found in Chapter 10). Figure 13.2 Total Fertility Rate, Region IX, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2017

Sources of Data: PSA IX and POPCOM IX websites, NDHS 2017

4.03.8

3.5 3.6

3.2

3.4

3.6

3.8

4.0

4.2

2005 2010 2015 2017


Increasing Population Size The population in 2015 was 3,629,783, with a growth rate of 1.21 percent in 2010-2015. The growth rate was within the target of 1.1-1.2 percent for 2019. There were more males than females registered in the age groups Under 5 to 55-59, while females dominated the age groups 60-80+. The region’s population is estimated to reach 3,854,764 by 2020 and 3,948,614 by 2022. The young still continued to form the base of the region’s population age structure. In the 2015 census of population, the number in all the age group population increased from 2010 level. The 1,217,918 population below 15 years of age in 2010, increased to 1,236,882 in 2015. The 2,205,956 Filipinos 15-64 years old (comprising the working or productive ages) in 2015 was higher compared to the 2,045,212 in 2010; and those aged 65 and over also increased from 134,708. Figure 13.3 Population Pyramid, By Age and Sex, Region IX, 2010 and 2015

Source of Data: PSA

High Dependency Ratio The young and dependent population (ages under 5-14 and 65 and over) increased from 1,352,626 in 2010 to 1,405,827 in 2015. The number of working population (15-64 years old) increased as well from 2,045,212 to 2,205,956. This resulted to 63.21% overall dependency ratio in the region, indicating that for every 100 working-age population, there were 63 dependents. While this was an improvement from the dependency ratio in 2010 recorded at 66.1% or almost 66 dependents, the figure was still high that required the government to increase its social support and welfare packages.

300000 100000 100000 300000

Under 5

5-9

9-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80+

Age

Male Female

300000 200000 100000 0 100000 200000 300000

Under 5

5-9

9-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80+

Male Female

2010 2015


Table 13.1 Dependency Ratio, Region IX, 2010 and 2015 AGE GROUP

(years) 2010 2015

POPULATION DEPENDENCY RATIO (%)

POPULATION DEPENDENCY RATIO (%)

Dependent Age 0-4 and 65 and over

1,352,626 66.1 1,405,827 63.21

Working Age 15-64

2,045,212 2,205,956

Source of Basic Data: PSA IX

High Youth Unemployment In 2019, Region IX had an estimated 2,682,000 individuals age 15 years old and over. Of this number, 1,512,648 individuals were in the labor force (Chapter 4, Table 4.1), of which, 44% or about 1,186,000 were age 15-30 years old. The youth population in the labor force was 40.6% or 482,000. Table 13.2 Youth Labor Force Participation, Region IX, 2019

Indicator 2018 2019

Labor Force Participation (15 years old and over) 1,475,980 1,512,648 Youth (15-30 years old) 1,171,000 1,186,000 Youth in labor force 495,000 482,000 Youth labor force rate (%) 42.3 40.6

Source of Basic Data: PSA CO

The estimated total unemployed individuals in Region IX was 53,897, of which 78% or 42,000 were young adults. Per DOLE JobsFit Report, most of the unemployed young adults reached or graduated from high school, post secondary, and college levels. These educated individuals stayed unemployed because they could afford to wait for better job offers/high wages. There were others who could not take up work due to family responsibilities, illness or other reasons. Table 13.3 Youth Unemployment, Region IX, 2019

Indicator

Baseline 2018

2019 % Accom

Scorecard Rating Target Actual

Youth unemployment rate (%) 72.9 27.5 78.0 (35.0)

Source of Basic Data: PSA CO

Moving Forward The slow demographic transition and attaining the gains from demographic dividend would remain a challenge for the region. This was because of high fertility rate of Filipino women aged 15-49 (including 7.5 percent of young women age 15-19 who begun child bearing) and the big number of unemployed youth. More advocacy on the implementation of the National Program on Family Planning (NPFP) should be intensified by the concerned government agencies and instrumentalities. The NPFP gives women access to effective modern contraceptives over the next four years, and aims to increase the usage of contraceptives from 40 percent to 65 percent nationwide.


The region has to prepare for an increase in the number of young adults who will enter the labor market by providing quality education, training and better employment opportunities. Among the programs that will help address this challenge are Student Financial Assistance Programs, RA No. 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education, DOLE programs like Special Program for the Employment of Students, Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program . (Discussions on social protection programs are found in Chapters 10 and 11).


Chapter 14

Vigorously Advancing Science and Technology

Abstract

The goal in promoting Science, Technology, and Innovation is to bring up-to-date technological advancement at par with international standards that suits the needs of every Filipino. The promotion and acceleration of technology adoption, and stimulation of innovation are major factors towards socio-economic progress in Zamboanga Peninsula. In 2019, the program assisted 420 new customers with 512 technology interventions. Four technologies were adopted, utilized or commercialized. The employment generation increased through the use of technology by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Likewise, 16 Research and Development (R&D) proposals were evaluated and/or endorsed for priority science and technology sector. Technology adoption allows the businesses and Filipinos to benefit from innovations created in other countries. The advancement on technologies leads in significant improvements in productivity for agriculture, industry and services.

Figure 14.1 Strategic Framework Vigorously Advancing Science, Technology and Institution

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA: THE CENTER OF SUSTAINABLE AGRI-FISHERY INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES

“PATULOY NA PAG-UNLAD” INCREASING GROWTH POTENTIAL

Reducing inequality in economic development opportunities; Strong agri-industrial complementary and inclusive growth

Innovation stimulated Technology adoption promoted and

accelerated

Commercialization and utilization of

technologies promoted

Investments in STI-based start-up

enterprises increased

Creative, capacity for knowledge and

technology generation, acquisition and

adoption enhanced

Establishment of innovation centers in

SUCs


Accomplishments

Subsector Outcome 1. Technology Adoption Promoted and Accelerated

In 2019, in its effort to reach out to as many new customers as possible, the program assisted 420 new customers which surpassed by 87% its target of 225 customers. Meanwhile, 99% of the customers rated the assistance provided as “Satisfactory or Better” from the total target of 97% or total accomplishment rate of 102%. A total of 512 technology interventions were extended to customers or an accomplishment rate of 177% from the total target of 290. Also, 17 technologies were promoted surpassing the target of 11 by 55%. In addition, four technologies were adopted, utilized or commercialized. This was translated to an accomplishment rate of 275%. Employment generated through the use of technology by MSMEs was targeted to increase by three percent. It accomplished 3.42%, or 114% accomplishment rate. On the other hand, a 29.75% increase in MSMEs productivity improvement was realized, surpassing its target by 4.75 percentage points. All testing and calibration services were delivered within agreed timeframe.

Table 14.1 Technology Adoption Indicators, Region IX, 2019


2019 Percent Accomplishment

(%)

Scorecard

Rating


Number of new customers assisted

225 420 187

Percent of customers who rate the assistance as “Satisfactory or Better”

97 99 102

Number of Technology interventions provided

290 512 177

Number of technologies promoted 11 17 155

Number of technologies adopted/utilized/ commercialized

4 11 275

Percent increase in employment generated through the use of technology by MSMEs

3 3.42 114

Percent increase in MSMEs productivity improvement

25 29.75 119



2019 Percent Accomplishment

(%)

Scorecard

Rating


Number of Testing and Calibration services provided within agreed timeframe

100% 100% 100

Source: DOST IX

Subsector Outcome 2. Innovation Stimulated

In 2019, there were three innovation centers established/maintained in the region. Likewise, 16

R&D proposals were evaluated and/or endorsed for priority science and technology (S&T) sectors

from the target of three with an accomplishment rate of 533%.

For S&T scholarship qualifiers, the accomplishment rate was 100%. The Science and Technology

Scholarship Information Management System (STSIMS) aimed to provide efficiency in the conduct of

scholarship functions. Some of these were: (1) to provide a standardize system for generation of

periodic reports; (2) a convenient means of monitoring and managing scholars’ information and

benefits; and (3) a information bank critical in decision-making functions.

Table 14.2 Innovation Indicators, Region IX, 2019

Results Matrix Indicator* 2019 %

Accomplishment

Scorecard Rating


Number of Innovation Centers established/ maintained

3 3 100

Number of R&D proposals evaluated and/or endorsed for priority S & T Sectors

3 16 533

Percent of S&T scholarship qualifiers

100 100 100

Source: DOST IX

Moving Forward

DOST IX will continue to improve its science and technology programs, such as SETUP, a funding mechanism for qualified MSMEs which allows (1) the purchase of machineries and equipment, (2) availment of consultants and experts, (3) and attendance to various trainings, seminars, workshops


and expositions for exposure of products for marketing. The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTL) preserve the quality of products, processes and services, so the MSMEs can avail the services for scientific testing to bring out the best quality of products and services. Scholarships shall be awarded to deserving and qualified students who excel in the fields of science, technology and engineering. This endeavor is in partnership with the Science Education Institute to produce quality graduates to become highly skilled in their fields of work. Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) 2.0 SETUP 2.0 will build on the gains and accomplishments of SETUP (2002-2017). It will incorporate interventions at the industry/sector level aside from addressing firm-level S&T constraints. It will provide the framework to the different interventions provided to individual MSME and industry not only by the DOST Regional Offices but also other DOST agencies. A more focused industry/sector approach will be adopted to provide interventions aligned to the requirements of industry value chains.

Likewise, it shall promote a Socially-responsive, Market-oriented, Agile, Resource-efficient, Technology-intensive, Environment-friendly, and Resilient (SMARTER) SMEs. It shall emphasize the need for MSMEs to acquire characteristics that would make them become more competitive in local and global markets. Knowledge Transfer to DOST Technical Staff: Catalyst to MSMEs Gaining PQA for SMEs Recognizing the need to level up interventions for local MSMEs, DOST-IX will spearhead an innovation in management project “Knowledge Transfer to DOST Technical Staff: Catalyst to MSMEs Gaining PQA for SMEs” to be implemented in at least eight regions in the country. The project will focus on the transfer of knowledge and technology for Total Quality Management (TQM) innovative approaches to selected DOST Technical Staff in the quest to accelerate TQM acceptance, practice, and sustainability in selected MSMEs. This will follow the culture-based Survey-Unite-Grow-Operationalize-Develop (SUGOD) roadmap and framework of an innovative management with emphasis on people development. The project intends to capacitate the DTS to catalyze DOST-assisted MSMEs’ gaining the Philippine Quality Award for SMEs, the highest level of national recognition for achievements of SMEs towards performance excellence. The pervading MSME quality culture nationwide is expected to provide a big boost to the national economy towards the achievement of the country’s sustainable development goals in support of the United Nation-Sustainable Development Goals. Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDICom) The creation of Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDICom) under Regional Development Council IX was approved through Resolution No. 009, series of 2019. The RRDICom is expected to strengthen the research capabilities of the region, bringing it closer to the realization of its vision of becoming the “Center of Sustainable Agri-fishery Industries of the Philippines.”


Zamboanga Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (ZIEERDEC) The conduct of the Zamboanga Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (ZIEERDEC) Strategic Planning held on 10-11 September 2019 was participated by different stakeholders from state universities and colleges, government agencies, and private sectors. ZIEERDEC will function to catalyze, facilitate, and integrate research and development activities in engineering, industry, and energy responsive to the needs of the local industries. Through the formal gathering of members of the committee, it sought to promote DOST-PCIEERD’s programs and services to the people of Zamboanga Peninsula. Science for Change Program (S4CP)

The advocacy to accelerate the R&D Program of DOST is through building and capacitating the

different R&D Institutions and industries in the country. With this intention, one component of the

Science for Change Programs (S4CP) is the implementation of the following initiatives in the coming

years.

Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER). Accelerate industrial competitiveness by capacitating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the regions to undertake quality research that will promote regional development.

R&D Leadership Program (RDLead). Employ experts with strong leadership, management and innovative policy-making proficiencies to be in charge of strengthening the research capabilities of HEIs.

Collaborative R&D to Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE). Create a synergistic relationship between the academe and the industry with the goal of invigorating R&D.

Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry. Level-up the Philippine Industrial Sector through R&D and acquisition of strategic and relevant technologies to enhance their technology level and production processes.

Strengthening the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory through the OneLab Project

The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) has been serving its customers’ needs through its testing and calibration services. The RSTL maintains its different accreditations and certifications with different regulatory and statutory governing bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health (DOH) accreditation, ISO/IEC 17025 also known as the “General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories” and the Environment Management Bureau (EMB), among others. These recognitions and accreditations are the evidence of commitment towards delivering excellent quality services to customers. DOST IX pioneered the Enhancing One-stop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness (e-OneLab) Project to address the growing needs to expand the horizon of RSTL services. However, its services are limited to physico-chemical testing, microbiological testing, raw rubber testing, and calibration services. This project is a network of laboratories anchored on an IT platform aimed to provide a referral system for laboratory testing and calibration services at a single touchpoint with


guaranteed timely and accurate results. Members of the network are not only limited to DOST-Laboratories but have already expanded to competent and quality private laboratories both in and out of the country. Science and Technology Scholarship Program

As torchbearers of innovation and with the expected surge of applicants enticed in the DOST S&T

Scholarship Programs, the Science Education Institute (SEI) has devolved and deployed its very own

Online Application System. The system will include functions for the evaluation of applicants’

eligibility, download and submission of required documents, as well as an automated email delivery

of the qualified applicants’ permit.

Following the switch to a paperless application processing, the implementation of STSIMS will see

the Phase I of its deployment among all Scholarship Units nationwide. This enhanced system is an

upgraded version of Scholarship Management Information System (SMIS) which served as its

benchmark with the aim to deploy in all DOST Regional Offices in the country.


Chapter 15

Ensuring Sound Macroeconomic Policy

Abstract As aptly stated in the Philippine Development Plan, 2017-2022, a sound, stable, and supportive macroeconomic environment is essential for expanding economic opportunities and fostering sustained growth. Hence, ensuring sound macroeconomic policy is equally crucial in attaining the region’s vision. In general, the efforts of the government to have a sound macroeconomic environment were sustained. In 2019, the average inflation rate of the region was within the target of below 4 percent. The region registered an average of 1 percent inflation rate. Local revenue generation, however, remained a challenge as LGUs in the region were still largely dependent on Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).

Figure 15.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure Sound Macroeconomic Policy Environment 2017-2022


Accomplishments

Subsector Outcome 1. Effective Revenue Generation and Expenditure Management

Revenue Generation and Collection

In 2019, the total collection of locally-sourced revenues by LGUs in the region amounted to PHP2.81 billion from the target of PHP3.53 billion or 79.6 percent accomplishment. In terms of performance assessment of LGUs both in treasury and assessment service, the region accomplished 107 percent or a total of 77 out of 72 LGUs assessed. This included five LGUs under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. On capacity development programs, the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) IX conducted a symposium on local government finance which was attended by the local elective officials, treasury and assessment officials. The symposium aimed to advocate full understanding, cooperation and participation of local government officials on the implementation of existing laws, rules and regulations and related national and local government fiscal policies governing the generation and management of revenues of the LGUs. Moreover, quarterly conferences with local treasurers and assessors were conducted to advance capacity building on local fiscal management and revenue generation. Likewise, qualified treasury personnel were installed to ensure unhampered local government treasury operations. On customs collection, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)- Port of Zamboanga (POZ) collected a total of PHP618.11 million. This was 74.6 percent higher from the collection a year ago and 37.2 percent higher than the target. The strict implementation of customs rules and regulations by means of correct valuation/assessment of commodities and taxes due was the key in the significant increase of collection. The BOC-POZ was the only collection district that surpassed a yearly target in 2019 despite a 60 percent increase in target. Its anti-smuggling campaign likewise earned a recognition as one of the Top 3 Ports in Anti-Smuggling operation. The transfer of jurisdiction over Zamboanga del Norte from the District of Cagayan de Oro to District of Zamboanga was another milestone that would help increase and facilitate trade movement in the region. Customs Administrative Order No. 4 - 2020 was issued for this purpose, which was approved by the Secretary of Finance on December 11, 2019. This transfer of jurisdiction would help pave the way for the Port of Zamboanga to move up to the ranks of the billionaire ports.

Table 15. 1 Revenue Generation and Expenditure Management Indicators Region IX 2019

Indicators

2018 Actual

2019 Percent Accomplish-

ment (%)

Score Card


Accomplishment Local source of LGU income (in billion pesos)

2.45 3.53 2.81 79.56


Percentage of requests for policy opinions and consultations provided in a timely manner (%)

None

90

(no requests for opinions received)

n/a

No. of LGUs assessed on revenue and assessment performance

43

72 77 106.94

No. of training programs conducted for LGUs

4

2 3 150

No. of LGUs capacitated/ informed on local finance policies

71

75 75 100

Tax Revenue Collection (in billion pesos)

5.02* 9.08** 5.79 63.77

Customs Collection (in million pesos)

354.09 450.61 618.11 137.17

Source: BLGF IX, BIR IX, BOC-POZ *Based on 2018 RDR **Based on ZamPen RDP, 2017-2022

IRA Dependency LGUs in the region remained to have high Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) dependency rate. Isabela City was the most IRA dependent among the cities in the region. Only five percent of its annual regular income was generated from local sources and the rest came from IRA. On the other hand, Dipolog City was the least dependent on IRA. It managed to generate income from local sources equivalent to 33 percent of its annual regular income. All provinces in the region also relied heavily on IRA as local income of the Provincial LGUs amounted only to less than 10 percent of its total annual regular income.

Table 15.2 LGUs’ IRA Dependency Rate, Region IX, 2019

Location Current Year IRA Annual Regular

Income IRA Dependency

Rate (%) REGION IX 18,750,920,716.00 21,319,980,820.34 87.95% PROVINCES Zamboanga del Norte 5,225,193,572.00 5,532,803,668.39 94% Zamboanga del Sur 4,577,291,212.00 5,051,677,927.15 91% Zamboanga Sibugay 3,324,498,126.00 3,626,258,707.77 92% CITIES Dapitan City 691,760,066.00 734,864,732.08 94% Dipolog City 643,600,114.00 961,065,834.03 67% Isabela City 599,822,738.00 631,600,329.41 95%


Location Current Year IRA Annual Regular

Income IRA Dependency

Rate (%) Pagadian City 870,477,728.00 1,159,206,273.35 75% Zamboanga City 2,818,277,160.00 3,622,503,348.16 78%

Source: BLGF IX

Collection Efficiency In terms of collection efficiency, LGUs in the region performed well in collecting business taxes. Except for Isabela City, all cities and provinces in the region collected more than the target. Of which, the City of Dapitan collected more than 200 percent. Conversely, LGUs in the region just collected about half of its target overall on real property tax. Hence, there is a need to strategize and/or intensify collection efforts to achieve higher efficiency rate (ER). Increased collection will augment available local funds for development programs, projects, and activities. LGUs needed to strengthen their efforts also in collecting income from fees and charges and economic enterprises as the region collected only 88 percent and 80 percent overall, respectively.

Table 15.3 LGUs’ Collection Efficiency Performance, Region IX, Real Property and

Business Taxes, 2019

Location

Real Property Tax Business Tax

Target Actual ER

(%) Target Actual

ER (%)

PROVINCES Zamboanga del Norte

141,733,005.00 73,801,956.95 52% 71,752,659.00 72,897,082.81 102%

Zamboanga del Sur

321,421,544.00 118,341,094.82 37% 66,974,259.00 76,087,036.32 114%

Zamboanga Sibugay

69,231,774.00 42,521,207.74 61% 71,739,807.00 88,045,284.14 123%

CITIES

Dapitan City 26,629,579.00 11,656,351.32 44% 6,862,891.00 14,118,814.28 206%

Dipolog City 63,712,875.00 26,405,302.35 41% 67,017,973.00 69,698,799.72 104%

Isabela City 11,897,515.00 9,311,892.16 78% 15,864,053.00 13,472,650.66 85%

Pagadian City 104,858,569.00 28,949,948.18 28% 84,111,465.00 105,408,272.41 125%

Zamboanga City 294,575,116.00 213,568,793.73 73% 483,364,893.00 488,182,337.26 101% Source: BLGF IX

Table 15.3-A LGUs’ Collection Efficiency Performance, Region IX, Fees and Charges and

Economic Enterprises, 2019

Location

Fees and Charges Economic Enterprises

Target Actual ER

(%) Target Actual

ER (%)

PROVINCES Zamboanga del Norte

132,726,711.00 105,963,035.73 80% 244,832,174.00 85,119,202.81 35%


Zamboanga del Sur

165,415,339.00 133,032,544.68 80% 236,179,028.00 206,693,079.43 88%

Zamboanga Sibugay

154,077,619.00 114,001,630.26 74% 114,298,946.00 94,434,732.88 83%

CITIES

Dapitan City 8,936,304.00 13,042,893.02 146% 9,226,933.00 9,574,495.02 104%

Dipolog City 37,940,213.00 41,086,772.03 108% 159,672,901.00 187,358,424.10 117%

Isabela City 4,490,016.00 5,470,207.92 122% 7,890,363.00 8,384,680.00 106%

Pagadian City 29,487,237.00 46,060,658.83 156% 118,742,641.00 115,714,910.79 97%

Zamboanga City 128,372,843.00 121,243,923.00 94% 80,337,649.00 72,394,479.31 90% Source: BLGF IX

Table 15.3-B LGUs’ Collection Efficiency Performance, Region IX, Total, 2019

Location Target Actual ER (%)

PROVINCES

Zamboanga del Norte 591,044,549.00 337,781,278.30 57%

Zamboanga del Sur 789,990,170.00 534,153,755.25 68%

Zamboanga Sibugay 409,348,146.00 339,002,855.02 83%

CITIES

Dapitan City 51,655,707.00 48,392,553.64 94%

Dipolog City 328,343,962.00 324,549,298.20 99%

Isabela City 40,141,947.00 36,639,430.74 91%

Pagadian City 337,199,912.00 296,133,790.21 88%

Zamboanga City 986,650,501.00 895,389,533.30 91% Source: BLGF IX

Subsector Outcome 2. Stable and Equitable Monetary System

Banking System The established monetary policies continued to provide sound business environment to the banking sector. Among the objectives articulated in the Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022, included the establishment of banks in underserved/unserved areas and promotion and/or strengthening of financial inclusion. The region did relatively well in terms of attaining the said objectives as 23 banks and 18 ATMs were added in 2019. Of the additional 23 banks, 12 were rural and cooperative banks, which were all established in Zamboanga del Norte. Zamboanga del Norte topped in terms of number of banks per province as shown in Table 15.4-A. At the city/municipal level, Zamboanga City as the industrial and commercial center of the region held the highest number of banks. It had 81 banks in 2019. The same number with that of the province of Zamboanga del Norte.

When compared with the rest of the regions in Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, however, ranked fourth only. Davao, Northern Mindanao, and SOCCSKSARGEN regions topped the list, with 493, 430,


and 293 banks in 2019, respectively. CARAGA and BARMM regions with 222 and 18 banks, respectively, ranked last.

Table 15.4 Number of Banks, by Type, Region IX, 2018 and 2019

Bank Type Head Office Branch

Branch-lite Unit

Total

2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019

Universal and Commercial Banks

1 1 102 104 4 4 107 109

Thrift Banks 0 0 39 38 16 26 55 64

Rural and Cooperative Banks

14 14 39 39 23 35 76 88

Total 15 15 180 181 43 65 238 261

Source: BSP, Department of Supervisory Analytics, Financial Supervision Sector

Table 15.4-A Number of Banks, by Type and by Province/City, Region IX 2018 and 2019

Area

Universal and Commercial

Banks Thrift Banks

Rural and Cooperative

Banks Total

2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019

Zamboanga del Norte 20 20 16 16 33 45 69 81

Zamboanga del Sur 23 23 15 19 20 20 58 62

Zamboanga Sibugay 8 8 9 10 14 14 31 32

Zamboanga City 51 53 15 19 9 9 75 81

Isabela City 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5

Total 107 109 55 64 76 88 238 261

Source: BSP, Department of Supervisory Analytics, Financial Supervision Sector

Table 15.4-B Number of ATMs, by Province/City, Region IX, 2018 and 2019

Area On-Site Off-Site Total

2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Zamboanga del Norte 45 48 28 35 73 83

Zamboanga del Sur 40 42 29 32 69 74

Zamboanga Sibugay 15 15 11 13 26 28 Zamboanga City 88 92 71 68 159 160 Isabela City 11 11 3 3 14 14 Total 199 208 142 151 341 359

Source: BSP, Department of Supervisory Analytics, Supervisory Insights Division


Bank Density Ratio In 2019, the bank density ratio in Zamboanga Peninsula was four banks for each city/municipality. Using the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) population data, one bank in the region would serve 15,447 persons based on the report of BSP Supervisory Policy and Research Department. This was slightly higher than the average number of persons serviced by a bank in Mindanao. Per island group, Mindanao had the biggest population to bank ratio. The number indicated that the region had still so much to do in advancing financial inclusion.

Table 15.5 Bank Density Ratio, Region IX, 2016-2019 PARTICULAR 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Banking Offices per City / Municipality 3 3 3 3 4

No. of persons served by each Banking Office

17,872 17,495 17,325 16,659 15,447

Source: Report on the Philippine Financial System, 2nd Semester 2019. BSP Supervisory Policy and Research Department, Financial Supervision Sector.

Table 15.6 Bank Density Ratio, by Island Group, Philippines, 2018 and 2019

AREA Banking Offices per City /

Municipality No. of persons served by

each Banking Office 2018 2019 2018 2019

Nationwide 8 8 8,653 8,445

National Capital Region (NCR) 220 225 3,483 3,438 Luzon 7 7 9,158 8,914

Visayas 4 4 11,353 10,927

Mindanao 4 4 15,942 15,369 Source: Report on the Philippine Financial System, 2nd Semester 2019. BSP Supervisory Policy and Research Department, Financial Supervision Sector.

Table 15.7 Bank Density Ratio, Mindanao Regions, 2018 and 2019

AREA Banking Offices per City /

Municipality No. of persons served by

each Banking Office 2018 2019 2018 2019

Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula 3 4 16,659 15,447

Region X – Northern Mindanao 4 5 12,118 11,644 Region XI – Davao Region 10 10 11,166 10,837

Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN 6 6 17,716 16,938

BARMM 0 0 210,558 227,694

CARAGA 3 3 13,372 13,269 Source: Report on the Philippine Financial System, 2nd Semester 2019. BSP Supervisory Policy and Research Department, Financial Supervision Sector.

Monetary System

On a national level, the Philippines's Non-Performing Loans Ratio stood at 2.06 percent in December 2019. This was higher compared with the ratio of 1.9 percent in the previous year. Meanwhile, Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) exceeded the target set by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) at 10 percent.


The CAR as of September 2019 recorded at 15.81 percent, which was 58.1 percent higher than the standard rate. Non-Performing Loans refer to past due loan accounts whose principal and/or interest is unpaid for 30 days or more after due date (applicable to loans payable in lump sum and loans payable in quarterly, semi-annual or annual instalments), including the outstanding balance of loans payable in monthly instalments when three or more instalments are in arrears, the outstanding balance of loans payable daily, weekly or semi-monthly instalments when the total amount of arrearages reaches 10 percent of the total loan receivable balance, restructured loans which do not meet the requirements to be treated as performing loans under existing rules and regulations, and all items in litigation. Meanwhile, Capital Adequacy Ratio is the ratio of a bank’s capital in relation to its risk weighted assets and current liabilities. The bank transactions of BSP Zamboanga Branch to its client banks for 2019 were influenced by the implementation of rationalized banknotes fitness level and the increased awareness and reliance of bank clients to online banking vis-à-vis national retail payment system. In terms of cash receipt with major components of incoming shipments and currency deposits, there was a decrease of PHP307 million in cash receipts due to the decrease of incoming shipment by PHP2.77 billion. The reason for the decreased currency shipment in 2019 could be attributed to the decrease of currency demand in currency withdrawal by local banks by 5.4 percent. Many bank clients switched to online banking, instapay and/or pesonet. The second major component of cash receipt (i.e., the currency deposits) made up for the decline in incoming shipment as it recorded an increase of currency deposit of PHP2.29 billion, which could be attributed to the establishments of big malls and supermarkets in Zamboanga City and nearby provinces.

On the other hand, cash disbursements, with main components of cash withdrawal and currency retirement, decreased by PHP764 million. It was due to the decline in transactions of both cash withdrawals by PHP724 million and currency retirement by PHP63 million. The decrease in cash withdrawal was caused by the positive effect of the implementation of rationalized banknotes fitness level. Banks were already recirculating currency banknotes effectively and efficiently resulting to lesser withdrawals of new/fit banknotes by the banks. Consequently, the currency banknotes retired by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lessened as a result of the rationalization of these banknotes.

Table 15.8 Monetary System Indicators, Region IX, 2019

Indicators

2018 Actual


ment (%)

Score Card


Accomplishment Non-Performing Loan Ratio (in %) as of December 2019

1.9 n.a. 2.06 n.a.

Capital Adequacy Ratio (in %) as of September 2019

15.2

Above 10

15.81 158.1


Indicators

2018 Actual


ment (%)

Score Card


Accomplishment Cash Receipts to include Cash Deposits from Banks (in billion pesos)

48.652

n.a. 48.345 n.a.

Cash Disbursements to include Cash withdrawals from banks (in billion pesos)

46.304 n.a. 45.540 n.a.

Source: BSP-Zamboanga Branch

Economic and Financial Learning Center Intensifying the conduct of information and education campaign on banking and saving among the population, the BSP Zamboanga Branch exceeded its total target for the year 2019. The total number of briefings more than tripled the expected marks, from 72 (expected) to 227 (actual). This was equivalent to an increase of 215.28 percent. Consequentially, the total number of participants also transcended the target, i.e., from an expected 3,600 participants to the actual 9,256 participants. The Branch focused its advocacies on Financial Literacy and the Clean Note Policy. The partnership with the different business establishment was maintained. The new Comprehensive Social Benefits Program of President Rodrigo Duterte also helped BSP reach out to those who needed Financial Literacy Seminar. Families of the deceased soldiers and policemen from the different parts of Region IX and BaSulTa were required to attend Capacity Building Training which included Financial Literacy Seminar.

Table 15. 9 Economic and Financial Learning Center Activities, Region IX, 2019

Indicators 2018

Actual 2019 Percent

Accomplishment Score Card


Number of Briefings and Lectures

136* 72 227 315

Number of participants

5,243* 3,600 9,256 257

Source: BSP-Zamboanga Branch *Based on 2018 RDR

Public Financial Management

With the end in view of promoting good governance and strong public financial management (PFM)

at the local level, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) IX continued to monitor the

conduct of PFM assessment by LGUs, preparation and implementation of PFM Improvement Plans,

and updates thereof. For the reference period, the target number of LGUs institutionalizing PFM was

attained. The agency also conducted nine trainings to advance the institutionalization of the program.


Table 15.10 Institutionalization of Public Financial Management, Region IX, 2019

Indicators 2018

Actual 2019 Percent

Accomplishment Score Card

Rating Target Actual Number of LGUs Institutionalizing PFM

120

120 120 100%

Number of Trainings conducted on the Institutionalization of PFM

10

none 9 n/a n/a

Source: DBM IX

Moving Forward

Efforts to sustain a sound, stable, and supportive macroeconomic environment in the region will

continue to be implemented. As regards monetary and banking systems, the following will be

implemented to strengthen the role of the BSP and provide support to the region’s advocacies for

financial inclusion:

Expand the macroeconomic surveillance and analysis function of the BSP Regional Offices/Branches through additional data collection activities supported by expanded tool kit and active participation in Regional Development Councils;

Deepen roles of BSP Regional Offices/Branches to serve as listening posts, communication channels, and conduits for more collaboration with other government agencies, schools, and other institutions;

Promote and conduct roadshows related to currency, electronic payment initiatives and financial inclusion and education programs in collaboration with various departments from BSP Head Office; and

Continue to capacitate BSP Economic and Financial Learning Center personnel and Regional Offices/Branches to enable them to perform full central banking functions and not merely cash distribution.

With regard to the fiscal system, there is a need to intensify collection efforts to increase and widen

the fiscal space of the government. On local revenue generation, LGUs in the region have not fully

utilized their revenue-generating powers to improve tax collection efficiency. To address the issue,

capacity building programs and technical assistance will be conducted to improve revenue collection

of LGUs.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) - Port of Zamboanga (POZ) will intensify its communication and

cooperation to its stakeholders to ensure better public service delivery. It will further enhance its

personnel knowledge with the BOC’s policies and regulations through provision of trainings on its

re-engineered procedures.

Furthermore, BOC-POZ has recently conducted dialogues with officials of other government offices

in connection with the creation of satellite offices in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga Freeport

Zone. This will enable its services to be more accessible, as well as, increase stakeholders and job


opportunities. The use of Information Technology will play a very critical role in the improvement of

BOC’s services.

Recommendation The following are recommended to sustain the high revenue collection of the Bureau of Customs - Port of Zamboanga:

Strict implementation of customs rules and regulations by means of correct valuation/assessment of commodities and taxes due;

Streamline processes and enhance computer systems to facilitate trade and eliminate opportunities for corruption;

Daily monitoring and close supervision of collection; and Strict enforcement of border control measures to eradicate smuggling and boost revenue

collection.


Chapter 17

Attaining Just and Lasting Peace

Abstract

One of the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 is to attain inclusive and sustainable peace through intensified development and other peace-building initiatives in conflict-affected and –vulnerable communities. The government pursued implementation talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that resulted in the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law. This led to the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) after the overwhelming approval of the people in formerly ARMM provinces during the plebiscite held on January 21, 2019. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appointed the members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority to govern the BARMM in a transparent, accountable and participatory manner on 29 March 2019.

Figure 17.1 Strategic Framework to Attain a Just and Lasting Peace President Duterte issued Executive Order (EO) 70 in December 2018 which sought to institute a "Whole-of-Nation" (WON) approach in addressing communist insurgency. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict was created to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the WON approach. As counterpart at the regional level, the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) was created as the institutional mechanism to


cascade at the regional and local levels implementation of the WON.RTF-ELCAC for Region IX was activated on May 24, 2019. Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Baustista of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Region IX. An RTF-ELCAC IX Implementation Plan was crafted which highlighted the Zamboanga Peninsula Areas for Peace and Development (ZAPD) Program. ZAPD was the region’s banner program to address the root causes of insurgencies, internal disturbances and tensions, and other armed conflicts and threats for inclusive development. ZAPD aimed toinstitutionalize WON Approach to address peace and development concerns through focused, coordinated, and sustained provision of economic opportunities and basic social services in these areas.

The implementation of EO 70 resulted in decreased armed engagements between government troops and the communist terrorist groups. This also led in the massive surrender of NPA regulars and their supporters.

Subsector Outcome 1. Peace dialogues and conversations with internal armed groups and other stakeholders conducted and continued Eleven Lines of Effort (LoEs) were created under RTF-ELCAC IX to translate the national plan to end local communist armed conflict into specific regional and sectoral objectives.

LoEs Objectives

1 SituationalAwareness andKnowledge Management; and International Engagement

Provide and disseminate timelyand accurate peace and securitysituation; Enhance foreign relationships to address international infiltrations and operations

2 LocalGovernment Empowerment

Institutionalize peace buildingand development and goodgovernance

3 LegalCooperation Provide legal support, adviceand assistance and other appropriate mechanisms to effectivelyimplement EO70

4 Strategic Communication

Ensure effectiveinformationcampaigns and advocaciesongovernment programs,countermeasures and publicparticipation

5 Sectoral Unification, Capacity-building and Empowerment

Institutionalize governmentprograms by engaging, unifying, capacitating, empowering and mobilizing all sectors of society

6 Basic Services Ensure the delivery of basicservices to contribute the establishment of conflict resilient and developed communities


LoEs Objectives

7 Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment

Provide services to reduce poverty, improve income and employment opportunities, and empower communities

8 Infrastructure, ResourceManagement and Employment

Provide adequate, equitable,sustainable and securedinfrastructure development and resource management programs

9 Localized Peace Engagement

Provide efficient structures andmechanisms for the localizationof government’s peace efforts through peace dialogues, community consultations and problem-solving sessions

10 Peace, LawEnforcement and DevelopmentSupport

Enforce the law,promote peace and ensurepublicsafety

11 Enhanced Comprehensive Localized Integration Programand Amnesty Program

Implement the government’sreintegration program forformer rebels and their families

Under the Localized Peace Engagement (LPE), RTF-ELCAC IX was first to engaged in localized peace talks with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members operating in Zamboanga Peninsula. Three formal talks were conducted which resulted in the surrender of some members of the CTGs. Efforts were exerted to convince other CTGs to lay down their arms as well. The 3rd and Final Localized Peace Engagement between the government panel led by Undersecretary Rene Glen Paje of the DSWD for Inclusive and Sustainable Peace and Ms. Aireen Mentoleroc, spokesperson of the Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) - CTG was held on 10 December 2019 at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center in Dipolog City. The event marked the formal surrender to the government of 53 leaders and members of the WMRPC and the signing of a Final Peace Agreement between the two panels. This momentous event was the offshoot of two previous peace dialogues held on 21 September 2019 in Dipolog City and 16 November 2019 in Pagadian City. The SAKM Cluster of RTF-ELCAC IX initiated and facilitated the occasion with the support from the local government units (LGUs) of Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN), Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS), and Zamboanga Sibugay (ZBY). The 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division, Armed Forces of the Philippines (1ID AFP)reported that there were 54 former rebels (FRs) awaiting the completion of their enrolment to the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government; 137 FRs already received immediate and other livelihood assistance; 74 FRs were given full assistance from E-CLIP; 22 FRs were awaiting the release of their E-CLIP assistance while six (6) FRs were not qualified to avail of the E-CLIP Program (Table 17.1).


Table 17.1. Number of Former Rebel Surrenderees, Region IX: March to December 2019

AFP Unit No. of FRs

42 Infantry Battalion (IB) 9

53IB 116

97IB 13

44IB 48

10IB 73

51IB 34

TOTAL 293 Source: 1ID PA

Organization of Local Task Force ELCAC Convergence efforts involving both the public and private sector was intensified to realize the objectives of the program. The Local Government Units, being at the forefront, organized Local Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (LTF-ELAC). The regions’ three provinces organized their respective Provincial Task Forces (PTF) ELCAC. Sixty-four out of the 75 local government units (LGUs) - three PTF-ELCAC, four City Task Force ELCAC, and 57 MTF-ELCAC, in the region organized their respective LTF ELCAC. In Zamboanga del Sur, all of the 26 municipalities organized their MTF-ELCAC, six (6) municipalities in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay and 25 municipalities in Zamboanga del Norte. Sixty municipalities and 68 barangays declared the CTGs Persona Non-Grata. All provinces including Zamboanga City formulated their respective Action Plans on Building Sustainable Peace towards a Peaceful, Inclusive, Just and Equitable Development in September 2019. Meaningful implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement of the Bangsamoro toward healing and reconciliation in the Bangsamoro

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Joint Normalization Committee (JNC) reconvened the joint normalization bodies in June 2019 to map out the expected delivery of parallel commitments under the Program for Normalization in the Bangsamoro. This resulted in the identification of priority programs and activities and in coming up with timelines and processes for the next phase. Although, Zamboanga Peninsula was not part of the newly constituted BARMM, the former offered economic benefits as it was the economic and political center of island provinces of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi especially Zamboanga City.

The peace-promoting catch-up socio-economic development interventions were implemented in the region through the convergence program of PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA). This was in support of the peace initiatives of the government with the CPP/NPA/NDF (CNN) and Bangsamoro Normalization Process. PAMANA implemented in CNN conflict affected and vulnerable areas ensured that communities benefitted from peace dividends.

From 2011 to 2019, the PAMANA Program in Zamboanga Peninsula delivered the following projects:

a. Water system and reservoir, b. Agricultural production (post-harvest facility),


c. Agri-fishery (seaweed production, fishing equipment, fishing), d. Agricultural production (post-harvest facility, livestock production, farm equipment), e. Community infrastructure (barangay hall, footbridge, evacuation center, IP/Tribal hall/Tri-

people center, pathway, multi-purpose building, flood control, day care center, culvert, housing, outpost, port, rock causeway, sanitation, school building, stairway, tire path, trading center),

f. Community support (garbage truck, communication equipment), g. Electrification (Solar/Off grid), h. Farm to Market Road, i. Bridges, j. Social Protection (Philhealth), k. Support to Indigenous Peoples Issues, and l. Educational Assistance Program

From 2017 to 2019, OPAPP implemented various PAMANA programs in the region in cooperation with implementing regional line agencies and local government units as follows:

Partner Agencies

Projects Province No. of

Municipalities No. of

Barangays Remarks

DSWD Indigenous Peoples-Community Driven Development Phase II (2019)

Zamboanga del Norte

8 33 For implementation within the year 2020

Zamboanga del Sur

6 18

Zamboanga Sibugay

5 13

PhilHealth PhilHealth Insurance 2013-2019

Zamboanga Sibugay

8 52 All beneficiaries were issued PhilHealth IDs (for renewal FY 2020)

Zamboanga del Sur

4 89

Zamboanga del Norte

4 356

Zamboanga City

1 684

NCIP Educational Assistance Program 2019

Zamboanga del Sur

6 87 Ongoing implementation

Zamboanga Sibugay

4 65

Zamboanga del Norte

6 98

Zamboanga City

16

Source: OPAPP Zamboanga City

Subsector Outcome 2. Communities affected by communist insurgency and lawless elements secured In the 2nd quarter of 2019 data from the 1ID PA AFP, about 86 of the total 1,904 barangays in the region were affected by armed-conflict at varying levels: influenced, less influenced and threatened. Thirty-seven (37) barangays were located in Zamboanga del Norte, particularly in the municipalities


of Godod, Leon B. Postigo, Sindangan, Siayan, Sergio Ozmeña, Katipunan, Roxas, Manukan, Jose Dalman, Kalawit, and Gutalac. Thirty-nine (39) barangays were in the municipalities of Bayog, Lakewood, Midsalip, San Miguel, Tigbao, Lapuyan, Molave, Mahayag, Labangan, Guipos, Dumingag and Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur; and 10 barangays in the municipalities of Kabasalan, Titay, Diplahan, RT Lim, and Siay in Zamboanga Sibugay.

These were insurgent areas affected primarily by the Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) of the Communists Party of the Philippines (CPP)-New People’s Army (NPA)-National Democratic Front (NDF) – (CNN).

Figure 17.2

The guerilla fronts which remained active and operational in the region had a total of 148 manpower and 126 firearms. During the 3rd Regular Meeting of RTF-ELCAC IX on 28 February 2020, the 1ID PA reported that only 19 barangays remained affected by the CTGs. Out of the 19 barangays, 11 barangays were in Zamboanga del Norte and eight (8) in Zamboanga del Sur.

Table 17.2. List of Guerilla Fronts, Number of Manpower, Number of Firearms Owned Region IX, December 2019

Guerilla Fronts Manpower Firearms No. of Barangays

Affected

MRGU 66 57

GF FELICIANO “A” 25 21 17

GF 13 16 16

GF“BBC” 41 32 2

148 126 19

Source: 1ID PA

Violent activities of terrorists groups could negate any positive fruits reaped by the region and create volatile

instabilities. The CTGs continued the conduct of non-violent and violent activities despite the continuing

military operations.

Western Mindanao Regional

Party Committe (WMRPC)

Disposition

ZAMBOANGA CITY

SIBUCO

BUTIG

SIAYAN

DVC

WAO

LBP

TITAY

RTL

SIAY

SND

SIOCON

ILIGAN CITY

GUTALAC

BAYOG

SINDANGAN

BALIGUIAN

ROXAS

SIRAWAI

GODOD

RM

MAGUING

TUNGAWANPAYAO

MIDSALIP

BUMBARAN

KALAWIT

DUMINGAG

DINAS

BUUG

NAGAKABASALAN

TUBODLALA

ALICIA

MUNAI

L. BAYABAO

LILOY SALUG

KATIPUNAN

PIÑAN

PICONG

MAROGONG

NUNUNGAN

MAHAYAG

AURORA

SERGIO OSMEÑA SR.

PAGADIAN CITY

SAPAD

MADAMBA

BUBONG

LABASON

TIGBAO

MANUKAN

TUDELA

MUTIA

LABANGAN

KAPAI

MAIGO

TAGOLOAN IITANGUB CITY

PIAGAPO

IPIL (Capital)

ALORAN

GUIPOS

OZAMIS CITY

JIMENEZ

TAGOLOAN

MASIU

SALVADOR

PANTAR

SINACABAN

LAKEWOOD

LAPUYAN

POLANCO

DAPITAN CITY

TAMBULIG

TUKURAN

MOLAVE

SOMINOT

DIPLAHAN

TAMPILISAN

RIZAL

S. DALAGA

IMELDA

KAPATAGAN

BALOI

MALANGAS

DUMALINAO

CLARIN

BONIFACIO

PITOGO

JOSE DALMAN

KUMALARANG

TABINA

OROQUIETA CITY

DIMATALING

SAN PABLO

DIPOLOG CITY PLARIDEL

PUALAS

LOPEZ JAENA

SIBUTAD

MADALUM

MALABANG

SAN MIGUEL

TANGCALMAGSAYSAY

BAROY

BALABAGANV. SAGUN

CALAMBA

BACOLOD

KAPATAGAN-1

OLUTANGA

KAUSWAGAN

MABUHAY

CALANUGAS

JOSEFINA

MARGOSATUBIG

BALIANGAO

TUBURAN

KOLAMBUGAN

LA LIBERTAD

MARAWI CITY

PANAON

PAGAYAWAN

TUGAYA

POONA PIAGAPO

CONCEPCION

BALINDONG

MATUNGAO

PANTAO-RAGATSAGUIRAN

MARANTAO

TALUSAN

MABUHAY

BAYANG

LUMBATAN

GANASSI

B. BUNTONG

TALUSAN

L. UNAYAN

LINAMON

D. RAMAIN

P. BAYABAO

BINIDAYAN

S. DUMALONDONG

MULONDO

BACOLOD-KALAWITARAKA

LUMBAYANAGUE

TAMPARAN

GF BBC GF FELICIANO

GF -13

Source: 1ID PA


The WMRPC was weakening. The series of military operations resulted in the discovery and dismantle of CTG harbor sites, clearing of some CTG groups who were once operational in Zamboanga Peninsula and in the neighboring region of Northern Mindanao. These were the GF Feliciano B, GF Kara and GF Joji. A number of its members surrendered and apprehended. Table 17.3 showed the firearms surrendered and/confiscated by the military. Other than the CTGs, the Philippine National Police Regional Office IX identified three (3) threat groups

which remained active and operational in Zamboanga Peninsula. These threat groups included the: (a) Abu

Sayyaf Group (ASG); (b) Rouge Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and MILF, and (c) the other

Lawless Elements like the gun-for-hire, kidnap-for-ransom, among others.

Table 17.3 Number of Enemy Apprehended/Surrendered and Number of Firearms Surrendered and Confiscated: February 2020

ASG-Urban Terrorist Group (ASG-USG) was monitored in Zamboanga City particularly in Barangays Muti, Buenavista, Taluksangay, Manicahan, Sacol Island and Labuan and in Barangay Datu Tumanggong, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Their primary activities involved kidnapping and bombing.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2019 2020 TOTAL

Number Enemy Apprehended 12 3 15 Number of Enemy Surrendered 87 20 107 Surrendered Enemy Firearms 41 6 47 Recovered/Confiscated Enemy Firearms 39 3 42 Source: 1ID PA

No. of violent activities by type

Harassment 3

Arson 1

Landmining 1

Ambush 1

Ransacking 1

Liquidation 1

Straffing 1

Source: 1ID PA


Figure 17.3 Number of Violent activities conducted by CTGs in Zamboanga Peninsula Serbisyo Caravan RTF-ELCAC IX, together with its 11 LoEs and the Provincial Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) visited barangays where the CPP-NPA still had their mass bases. It involved the synchronization and harmonization of all agencies to bring services to the countryside. One of these activities was the conduct of Serbisyo Caravans regionwide. In 2019, there were 12 serbisyo caravans conducted in conflict affected areas, vulnerable areas to conflict and in some geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

Table 17.4. List of Serbisyo Caravans conducted in Region IX: July to December 2019

Province Municipality Barangay Date conducted

Zamboanga del Norte Leon B. Postigo Titik July 25, 2019

Nasibac September 26, 2019

Sindangan Tinaplan October 23, 2019

Sindangan November 15, 2019

Leon B. Postigo October 24, 2019

Zamboanga Sibugay Diplahan Guinoman October 3, 2019

Zamboanga City Mampang November 8, 2019

Vitali November 16, 2019

Labuan November 23, 2019

Zamboanga del Sur Tigbao Timolan October 28, 2019

Lapuyan San Jose November 26, 2019

Bayog Dimalinao December 16, 2019 Source of basic data: RTF-ELCAC IX

There were more than 30 agencies that participated in all the caravans which benefitted hundreds of residents from the recipient barangay and from nearby barangays. Among the services provided were: medical and dental services; provision of family food packs; hygiene kits; distribution of pairs of slippers for children; haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and massages; distribution of seedlings; facilitation of the unemployed individuals for job placement; registration of unregistered 4Ps program beneficiaries and indigent senior citizens in the Social Pension for indigent senior citizen of DSWD; registration of out of school youths for skills training and development, among others. Other agencies conducted information dissemination of their respective programs and projects. These convergence activities were conducted in the region’s ZAPD focus areas identified as: (a) poor with poverty incidence of above 30%, (b) conflict-affected and/or conflict vulnerable areas, and (c) GIDAs.


LGUs, National Line Agencies, Regional Line Agencies, Private Sector Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, and other stakeholders joined in these convergence activities.

Moving Forward The RLAs under the 11 LoEs of RTF-ELCAC IX identified priority PAPs for implementation in 2020. The provinces through its PTF-ELCACs also identified various PAPs for implementation in their respective focus areas. The following were the priority infrastructure PAPs under the FY 2020 of RLAs and the provinces:

a. Construction and repair of local access road b. Construction of concrete and hanging bridges, spillway c. Construction of school buildings, day care and health centers d. Construction of multi-purpose covered courts, barangay halls, tribal halls and churches e. Housing projects f. Installation of water supply system g. Construction of solar dryers

Other programs would also be implemented such as:

a. Capacity-building training and skills development on the following: i. masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc. ii. business management iii. skills development training for PWDs and Senior Citizens

b. Livelihood assistance including provision of farm inputs and equipment and post-harvest facilities

c. Technology transfer on contour farming, sweet corn production, goat production and management, native chicken production and marketing, rubber production, etc.

d. Strengthening and expanding the implementation of existing government programs such as:

i. Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan formulation ii. Convergence on Livelihood Assistance for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Project iii. Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty, Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support

Project iv. Legal assistance on land tenure

Table 17.5 Estimated Total Amount of Investments for FY 2020 Priority PAPs by LoEs and PTF-ELCACs

Line of Effort (LoE) Implementing Agency (Regional Office IX)

Total (in PHP)

Infrastructure, Resource Management and Employment (IRME)

Department of Public Works and Highways

80,850,000.00

Basic Services (BS) Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

9,820,000.00

National Housing Authority 480,000,000.00 Department of Science and Technology 150,000.00


Zamboanga del Sur TF-ELCAC programmed a total of PHP168,652,770 worth of PAPs for implementation in 2020. Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO) I and NHA IX would collaborate with the province for the installation of solar power (for homes) in some GIDAs and construction of houses for the Indigenous Peoples in Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur. The province would also tap the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority IX for the conduct of skills training and development amounting to PHP2, 264,350. Out of the 39 affected barangays in the province, five (5) barangays would benefit from these infrastructure projects. Zamboanga del Norte TF-ELCAC programmed a total of PHP2,054,489,145 billion worth of infrastructure PAPs. The implementation and funding of these PAPs should be in collaboration with the regional offices of DPWH, DILG, Department of Tourism and Department of Agriculture. Out of the 37 affected barangays in the province, 31 barangays would benefit from these infrastructure projects. OPAPP will continue to conduct programs and activities to sustain the gains of a lasting peace.

a. Complete the implementation of the remaining commitments under the Government of the Philippines and Moro National Liberation FrontPeace Agreement.

b. Support to Normalization process of the Comprehensive Agreement of the Bangsamoro toward healing and reconciliation in the Bangsamoro such as theimplementation of intervention packages (socio-econ, social protection, livelihood program, psychosocial and healing processes) for MILF communities, their families and communities in the four provinces of the BARMM.

c. Effective implementation of the whole-of-nation-approachto address local communist and other armed conflicts pursuant to Executive Order 70 by continuously facilitating the LPE implementation through: (1) Consultations and problem-solving sessions with partners and stakeholders; (2) Synchronization and convergence of localized efforts; (3) Local peace dialogues with CTGs, and (4) Confidence building measures to FRs.

d. Conduct of basic course on conflict-sensitive and peace promoting approaches for PAMANA local partners.

e. Localization of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security

Department of Labor and Employment 31,133,000.00 Local Government Empowerment (LGE) Enhanced, Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (E-CLIP) and Amnesty Program (AP), and LocalizedPeace Engagement (LPE)

DILG 8,970,000.00

Philippine National Police 575,304.22 DILG 6,840,000.00 Department of Trade and Industry 719,150.00

Sectoral Unification, Capacity-Building and Empowerment (SUCBEM)

DILG 1,020,000.00

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor

476,667.00

Department of Education 830,000.00 GRAND TOTAL PHP621,384,121.22 Source of basic data: RTF-ELCAC IX


Chapter 18

Ensuring Security, Public Order and Safety The peace and order situation in Zamboanga Peninsula was sustained due to the increase in investments for the procurement of drones, firearms, and ammunitions and patrol vehicles in 2019. Capacity building trainings and seminars were intensified to further enhance policing. Implementation of existing programs and activities were strengthened while new ones were developed as complementary initiatives. These strategies helped the efficient delivery of service among the peace and security agencies while ensuring the general public’s safety and security.

Figure 18.1 Strategic Framework to Ensure Security, Public Order and Safety


Subsector Outcome 1: Abuse, exploitation and trafficking and all forms of violence and torture against women and children ended

Violence against women and children remained a concern in Zamboanga Peninsula. In 2019, the Philippine National Police (PNP) IX recorded a total of 1,650 cases and 1, 397 cases of all forms of violence against women and children, respectively. Out of the total number of cases, 26 cases were turned over and/or handled by the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the PNP. WCPD was created by law to particularly administer and attend to cases involving crimes against chastity, sexual harassment, abuses committed against women and children and other similar offenses. In support of the creation of WCPD, Section 58 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8551, otherwise known as the “PNP Reform and Reorganization Act” provides that the PNP shall reserve 10% of its annual recruitment, training, and education quota for women who shall serve in the women’s desk. Some were not under the jurisdiction of the PNP WCPD per National Police Commission Investigative Directive No. 2016-09 issued on 10 July 2016.

Subsector Outcome 2: Law enforcement operation strengthened and all forms of criminality reduced In 2019, PNP IX procured a number of mobile units which were distributed to the Provincial/City Police Stations to improve and boost the conduct of law enforcement.

Table 18.1 List of Mobile Units Procured by Type and Distribution by Police Station Region IX: 2019

Investment on firearms and ammunitions was likewise pursued. A total of 955 firearms of different calibers were purchased. PNP IX also procured 19 Rotary Blade/Propelled Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or drones intended to enhance law enforcement such as but not limited to the following:

1) Mapping of an area 2) Chasing run-away suspects 3) Crime scene investigation

Type of Mobile Unit Recipient Police Station Quantity Mini Bus (Toyota Coaster) Regional Headquarter 1 Motorcycle (Kawasaki 400cc and above) Zamboanga City Police Station 2 Motorcycle (Honda XRM 125cc) Regional Mobile Force Battalion

(RMFB) 9 2

Zamboanga Sibugay Province 11 Zamboanga del Norte Province 22 Zamboanga del Sur Province 12 Zamboanga City 1 Isabela City 3 Patrol Jeep (Toyota Hi-Lux 4x4) Zamboanga del Norte Province 2 Zamboanga del Sur Province 2 Zamboanga Sibugay Province 3 Source: PNP IX


4) Cars, planes and boating accidents 5) Traffic management and flow

Four Explosive Detection Dogs or K9 were trained and now stationed at RMFB9. The K9 assisted the police personnel not only in bomb detection but also during search and rescue operation and drug sniffing. Trainings and seminars were conducted year-round to equip and improve the specialized skills of some members of the police force. The activity also aimed to develop and enhance the performance and skills of every police personnel through organized, innovative and well-focused programs.

Table 18.2 Trainings/Seminars conducted for PNP IX Personnel, Region IX, 2019 Training/Seminar No. of

trainings/seminars conducted

No. of Participants

45-days Special Operation Platoon Training 1 4 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Training 1 1 Emergency Medical Technician First Responder Basic Course

1 4

PNP Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards and Anti-Corrupt Practices and Moral Enhancement Program Seminar

1 90

Criminal Investigation Course 4 190 Tactical Combat Casualty Care 3 145 PNP Handgun Marksmanship Phase I-III 7 337 Field Training Officers Course 2 98 Counter Strike Training 2 96 Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Agent 1 37 Managing Police and Operations Training 1 50 Summary Hearing Proceeding Seminar 1 38 Police Officers Basic Course 2 100 WCPD Officers Training Course 1 45 Counter Violent and Anti-Radicalization Seminar 1 46 Basic Trafficking in Person 1 45 Police Explosive Reconnaissance Course 1 50 Source: PNP IX

PNP IX continued to conduct results-oriented operations which led to considerable accomplishments in 2019.

Table 18. 3 Number of Results-Oriented Operations conducted, Region IX, 2019 Type of Operation No. of reported

cases Recovered/

Confiscated Items Number of suspects arrested/captured

Campaign against carnapping

139 3 motor vehicles 37 motorcycles

26

Campaign against illegal gambling

212 Cash (PHP506,913.25) 5,446


Type of Operation No. of reported cases

Recovered/ Confiscated Items

Number of suspects arrested/captured

Campaign against illegal fishing

101 16 banyeras of assorted fish; 61 fishing boats; 42 motorized pump boats; 4 units compressor engine; 2 units boat engine

427

Campaign against illegal logging

43 38,741.065 board feet of good lumber with total market value of PHP1,340,311.86

9

Campaign against smuggling and piracy

22 Assorted smuggled goods with total market value of PHP68,876,873.00

20

Source: PNP IX

Crime Statistics The region’s crime incidents remained at their levels (2 to 4 digits) during the four quarters of 2019. Public Safety Indices showed the same pattern. In the 1st quarter of 2020, some crimes significantly decreased compared to the same period in 2019 (Table 18.4). The PNP IX remained aggressive in the implementation of initiatives to prevent the incidents of crimes. Various programs were in place which helped police personnel improved law enforcement efforts. Among these programs were: (a) I-Profile vs Illegal Drugs, (b) I-Sting vs Gun-for-Hire, (c) I-Track vs Mobility Asset, and (d) I-Watch vs Monitoring System. In 2019, two additional programs/systems were developed and employed to further enhance policing. These were: A. I-Protect vs Carnapping. I-Protect is an internet based system intended primarily for spotting,

identifying, tracking and surveillance of suspected carnapped vehicles/motorcycles.

B. I-Report vs Terrorism. An intelligence mechanism dubbed as “Barangay Ko, Bantay Ko”. All PNP Personnel will act as intelligence officers in their respective barangays where they live. They were tasked to collect/gather all data related to terrorism and report the same to their respective stations.

Table 18.4 Crime Statistics, Region IX, 2019 and 1st Quarter 2020

Indicators

2019 2019 Annual Crime

Statistics

1st Quarter

2020 1st

Quarter 2nd

Quarter 3rd

Quarter 4th

Quarter

Peace and Order Index (POI) 2,397 2,194 2,216 2,264 9,071 1,891 Index Crimes 810 761 784 815 3,170 514 Murder 73 86 70 76 305 66 Homicide 12 23 16 14 65 15 Physical Injury 124 102 74 107 407 56 Rape 100 113 115 114 442 80 Robbery 129 118 134 114 495 65


Indicators

2019 2019 Annual Crime

Statistics

1st Quarter

2020 1st

Quarter 2nd

Quarter 3rd

Quarter 4th

Quarter

Theft 299 248 302 311 1,160 185 Carnapping MV/MC 70 68 66 77 281 45 Special complex crime 3 3 7 2 15 2 Non-index crimes 1,587 1,433 1,432 1,449 5,901 1,377 Violation of special laws 1,071 985 1,058 1,054 4,168 1,035 Other non-index crimes 516 448 374 395 1,733 342 Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE) Rate (in %)

81.94 79.58 80.05 79.77 80.37 84.98

Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) Rate (in %)

69.59 66.5 66.16 63.83 66.23 72.08

Public Safety Index (PSI) 1,447 1,401 1,435 1,628 5,911 1,356 Vehicular accidents resulting to:

Homicide 69 67 66 69 271 57 Physical Injury 676 631 680 779 2,766 603 Damage to Property 702 702 685 778 2,867 694 Quasi offense 0 1 4 2 7 2 Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE) Rate (in %)

94.75 94.22 92.96 93.55 93.86 93.14

Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) Rate (in %)

93.85 93.65 92.26 92.51 93.05 92.63

Total Crime Incidents 3,844 3,595 3,651 3,892 1,4982 3,247 Source: PNP IX

Criminal Gangs

Lawless elements and criminal gangs remained active and operational in Zamboanga Peninsula. Based on the February 2020 record of the 1ID PA, it showed that there were 19 criminal gangs operating in the region with an estimated 262 members with 253 firearms. Eight groups were operating in Zamboanga del Norte; six groups in Zamboanga Sibugay; two in Zamboanga del Sur, and two in Dipolog City. Their activities included robbery, extortion, kidnap-for-ransom, ambush, indiscriminate firing, and sea piracy. Some of these criminal groups were in active collaboration with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).

Subsector Outcome 3: Problems on drug abuse eradicated The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) IX in collaboration with PNP IX led in the conduct of 788 anti-drug operations in 2019. High value targets/personalities were among the 376 drug personalities arrested in the coursed of these operations. This prompted in the filing of 159 cases in court for violation of RA No. 9165 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Anti-Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”. Drug interdiction operations in airports (16 operations) and seaports (40 operations) regionwide were conducted.


Table 18. 5 Illegal drugs confiscated by type, Region IX, 2019 Type Total amount confiscated

(in grams) Total Market Value

(in PHP) Shabu 17,632.2483 119,899,288.44 Marijuana 645.538 77,464.56 Cocaine 1,921.2752 10,182,758.56 TOTAL 20,199.06 130,159,511.56 Source: PDEA IX

Civic awareness activities were extensively conducted/participated in by PDEA IX Agents. Among these were lectures, seminars, symposia, guest speakership in radio/TV stations; meetings and conferences, and launched advocacy campaign activities. Multi-media efforts were also undertaken. These activities reached 5,477 audiences coming from different organizations, offices and institutions including schools. A total of five government workers were arrested during anti-drug operations in 2019. Two were elected government officials; two, government employees, and a member of the uniformed personnel. PDEA IX intensified its supply reduction efforts through the conduct of the following operations:

Table 18.6 Illegal Drugs Supply Reduction efforts conducted, Region IX: 2018-2019

Type of Operation Total number of operations conducted

2018 2019 Buy-bust operation 123 126 Seize and seizure operation 21 29 Warrant of arrest 11 8 Search and seizure in jail facilities 76 192 Intelligence operations 236 377 Source: PDEA IX

Subsector Outcome 4: Public Safety ensured

Out of the 67 municipalities in the region, 45 municipalities had fire stations but some of which were temporary stations. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) IX continued to lobby from their National Headquarters budget for the construction of fire stations equipped with fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and other tools in various municipalities in the region. Another critical factor in the construction of fire station is the lot donation from the local government units (LGUs). Table 18.7 showed the list of municipalities in the three provinces in the region with and without fire stations and lot donation from the concerned LGUs.


Table 18.7 List of municipalities with and without fire stations and lot donation Region IX, 2019

Province Municipality With temporary fire station and with lot

donation

With lot donation

but no fire station

With temporary fire station but no lot donation

No lot donation and fire station

Zamboanga Sibugay

Mabuhay / Ipil /

Buug / Malangas / Titay / Zamboanga del Norte

Pinan / Manukan /

Sergio Osmenia / Sibutad / Siayan / Sirawai / Baliguian / Mutia / Godod / Sibuco / Polanco / Dipolog City / Zamboanga del Sur

Tigbao / Vincenzo Sagun /

Mahayag / Dipolog City / Bayog / Dimataling / Dumalinao / Guipos / Josefina / Labangan / Lakewood / Sominot / Dumingag / Tambulig / San Miguel / Source: BFP IX

The budget for the construction of the fire station in Katipunan, Dapitan City, Sindangan, and Liloy in

Zamboanga del Norte; Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur and Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay were already

approved and the LGUs have also donated a lot for the site of the fire station. However, the


construction was temporarily suspended by the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC),

the Contractor for the design and construction of fire stations in the region.

BFP IX had 94 serviceable firetrucks regionwide. This means that BFP IX fell short of 36 firetrucks

considering the region’s population of 3,629,783 (PSA, 2015). Ideally, there should be one firetruck

per 28,000 population. Hence, BFP IX appealed support from the LGUs to include the procurement

of firetrucks and fire firefighting equipment in their budget. In 2019, the region was not awarded

with any firetruck or ambulance but was given protective personal equipment (36% of target) and

self-contained breathing apparatus (241% compared to target).

Personnel strength improved with an additional 88 newly hired BFP Personnel. This brought the

total BFP IX Personnel to 1,300 and raised the fireman-to-population ratio to one fireman for every

2,792 population, an improvement compared to the one fireman for every 2, 982 population ratio in

2018. Ideally, there should be one fireman for every 2,000 population.

The bureau targeted 50,877 inspections in 2019 but it was only able to conduct 47,188 inspections,

lower than the 56,977 inspections conducted in 2018. Likewise, 45,675 Fire Safety Inspection Code

were issued within the prescribed 3 ½ days from the time of release of Inspection Order by the Safety

Inspector.

Response time during emergencies was crucial as it would result in life or property being saved. In

2019, BFP IX fell short in its ability to respond ahead of time or on time during emergency calls. The

number of emergency calls due to fire, medical services and rescue services received totalled to 2,789

calls. Out of this figure, 2,476 calls or 88.78 percent were answered and responded immediately.

According to the Bureau, among the factors which affected the response time during fire/emergency

calls were: (a) 70% of the total firetrucks regionwide were 5 years old and older; (b) limited number

of firetrucks/ambulance or rescue vehicles available, and (c) traffic congestion caused by both the

vehicles and the people near/within the fire/emergency cite. In life saving rescue emergencies, one

of the factors identified resulting to death of the patient was the limited ability and/or knowledge

among rescue/fire personnel to conduct first aid.

Subsector Outcome 5: Humane safekeeping of inmates considerably improved

Greyhound operations was a major security measure of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) IX to prevent the entry of illegal drugs, deadly weapons, among others in the jail facilities. A complementary program “Oplan Linis Piitan” was developed aimed to make all jail facilities in the region free from illegal drugs. One of its programs was the conduct of random drug test among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) including the BJMP IX Personnel. BJMP IX was able to fully implement all of its programmed construction activities in order to ease the serious congestion problem in many jail facilities in the region. Likewise, a considerable number of PDLs were released on time while some were transferred to other penitentiary facilities. This was attributed to the strengthened paralegal services and plea bargaining agreement practice. This contributed significantly to the decongestion of 10 jail facilities in the region (Table 18.11). BJMP IX received the Orchid Award from the Department of Health in 2019. An Orchid Award is given to jail facilities certified smoke free. Fifteen out of the 20 jail facilities in the region were


awardees. Seven (7) received the highest Red Orchid Award, five (5), Pink Orchid Award and three (3), White Orchid Award. Maintaining or improving the PDLs physical and mental health is an important concern to BJMP IX. The Bureau was keen in developing programs that would promote the overall well-being of its PDLs. Among the programs implemented in 2019 for the purpose were the following:

a) Search for Best Jail Cell. This program aimed at promoting cleanliness inside the PDLs cells to prevent the spread of diseases. It likewise helped inmates maintain proper hygiene.

b) Oplan Toklaw or Oplan Toktok Dalaw. This was originally initiated at the Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory. In this program, BJMP Personnel visits members of the inmate’s family or relatives especially those who were not visited anymore for the past six (6) months. The BJMP Personnel would encourage the inmate’s family or relative to visit the family member who was in jail. The City Jail Administration would shoulder the transportation expenses of the visiting family or relative.

c) Adopt a PDL Program. This program was an initiative of the Dumingag Municipal Jail in partnership with various non-government organizations (NGOs), religious groups, and individuals. A PDL would get adopted for six (6) months and provided with the needed support. Assistance provided was in kind.

d) Human Resource (HR) Desk. An HR Desk was created in every jail facility regionwide which aimed at providing assistance and support to inmates particularly on concerns regarding court hearings.

BJMP IX also conducted various community involvement activities like feeding program to school children; read-a-book program to kindergarten pupils; Joy Brings Joy, a feeding and giveaway project by the Zamboanga City Jail Female Dorm; blood donation by the BJMP IX Personnel; tree planting in coordination with the LGU Officials and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and clean-up drive. During the surge of dengue cases in the rainy season, Jail Health Officers conducted Anti-Dengue Campaign to PDLs and to the local communities. It aimed to educate the community on how to prevent the spread of diseases or illness caused by mosquitoes. As their contribution to saving Mother Earth, the use of single-use plastic was banned in all jail facilities in the region. BJMP IX Personnel, the PDLs including visitors were not allowed to bring single-use plastics inside the jail buildings. Likewise, BJMP IX was also implementing the garbage segregation policy. Separate garbage bins for different waste materials were provided. The Zamboanga City Jail Female Dormitory provided an avenue to those with talents such as canvass painting. The City Jail Administrators used to display the products just outside of the jail building. But due to public demand the products were displayed for sale at the KCC Mall in Zamboanga City to encourage more buyers and widen market coverage. This program helped restored the PDLs self-worth especially when people bought their products.


Table 18.8 Congestion Rate by Jail Facility, Region IX, 2019

Jail Facility Ideal

Capacity

Actual PDL Population/Facility

Congestion Rate

2018 2019 2018 2019 1 Zamboanga City Jail Male

Dormitory 138 3,367 3,478 2,339.9 2,420.2

2 Zamboanga City Jail Female Dormitory

62 380 392 512.9 532.2

3 Isabela City Jail 16 114 130 612.5 712.5 4 Salug District Jail 19 52 68 173.7 257.9 5 Sindangan District Jail 17 112 113 558.8 564.7 6 Dapitan City Jail 40 98 87 145.0 117.5 7 Dipolog City Jail Male

Dormitory 76 135 135 77.63 77.6

8 Dipolog City Jail Female Dormitory

16 15 13 -6.2 -18.8

9 Liloy Municipal Jail 10 66 103 560.0 930.0 10 Siocon Municipal Jail 12 124 111 933.3 825.0 11 Pagadian City Jail Male

Dormitory 50 273 194 446.0 288.0

12 Pagadian City Jail Female Dormitory

11 26 11 136.3 0

13 Dumingag Municipal Jail 15 33 35 120.0 133.3 14 Mahayag Municipal Jail 10 60 53 500.0 430.0 15 Molave Municipal Jail 82 59 57 -28.5 -30.4 16 Ramon Magsaysay

Municipal Jail 21 52 39 147.6 85.7

17 Tambulig Municipal Jail 5 35 30 600.0 500.0 18 Ipil District Jail Male

Dormitory 73 573

583 684.9 698.6

19 Ipil District Jail Female Dormitory

9 44 38 388.89 322.2

20 Kabasalan Municipal Jail 16 91 108 468.8 575.0 TOTAL 698 5,709 5,778 717.91 727.79

Source: BJMP IX


Table 18. 9 Humane Safekeeping of Inmates Indicators, Region IX, 2019

Indicators 2018

Accomp.

2019 Percent

Accomp.

Scorecard

Rating Target Accomp.

Conduct of regular

Greyhound

Operations/"Oplan

Galugad"

4,416 2,400 5,051 210

- No. of greyhound

operations conducted with

PDEA and other LEA under

the “Oplan Linis Piitan”

143 197

- Conduct of Jail Security

Inspection

960 860 975 113

- Number of confiscated

drug items per month

0 0

Conduct of surprise drug

testing activity among BJMP

personnel

- Number of personnel who

undergone drug test

269

340

609

179

Conduct of drug testing

activity among inmates

- Number of inmates who

undergone drug test 2,293 1,410

2,832

210

Personnel Strength

- Recruitment/Hiring of

New BJMP Personnel

55 110 89 81

-Personnel promoted to the

next higher rank

37 151

-Personnel given awards,

recognition and

commendations

417 530 1,891 341

Source: BJMP IX


Table 18.10 Number of Qualified Inmates Released on Time, Region IX, 2019 Source: BJMP IX

Moving Forward

BFP IX seeks the full support of the Regional Development Council IX for the passage of the of Senate Bill No. 204 otherwise known as the Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2019. The bill aims to promote the continuing upgrading of the facilities of the BFP and enhance the capabilities of the firefighters in life saving strategies and rescue efforts.

Likewise, BFP IX seeks the full support of LGUs for the following:

2018

Accomp.

2019 Percent

Accomp.

Scorecard

Rating Target Accomp.

Zamboanga City Jail Male

Dorm

1,011 735 1,361 185

Zamboanga City Jail Female

Dorm

68 83 120 145

Isabela City Jail 86 25 69 276

Salug District Jail 32 11 51 464

Sindangan District Jail 204 24 96 400

Dapitan City Jail 166 21 280 1,333

Dipolog City Jail Male Dorm 101 29 145 500

Dipolog City Female Dorm 52 3 15 500

Liloy Municipal Jail 46 14 69 493

Siocon Municipal Jail 76 27 35 130

Pagadian City Jail Male Dorm 175 60 221 368

Pagadian City Jail Female

Dorm

38 6 19 317

Dumingag Municipal Jail 10 7 13 186

Mahayag Municipal Jail 30 13 45 346

Molave Municipal Jail 22 13 44 338

Ramon Magsaysay Mun. Jail 177 11 88 800

Tambulig Municipal Jail 12 8 32 400

Ipil District Jail Male Dorm 259 125 190 152

Ipil District Jail Female Dorm 20 10 18 180

Kabasalan Municipal Jail 29 20 27 135

Number of Jail Building

Constructed

0 6 6 100

Number of Perimeter Fence

Constructed

1 2 2 100

Repair and improvement of

jail facilities

6 4 4 100


(a) Lot donation for the construction of fire stations. (b) Full support and inclusion in LGU budget the procurement of fire apparatus, personal

protective equipment, fire fighting and rescue tools and equipment. (c) Full implementation of “No Fire Inspection Code, No Permit” Policy.

(d) Adoption and support of BFP’s Oplan Ligtas na Pamayanan Program.

(e) Put up fire hydrants in designated areas by the Fire Marshals.

(f) Full operationalization of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office/Municipal

Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office.

(g) Establishment of the Community Fire Auxiliary Group

BJMP IX will continue to lobby additional budget from Congress to finance the needed jail buildings

and expansion of existing jail facilities to solve the congestion problem. To improve and enhance

BJMP’s delivery of public service, BJMP National Headquarters crafted the 4G Management Strategy.

This management tool shall be implemented in all its offices and jail facilities in the national, regional,

provincial, city and municipal including. The 4G stands for:

(a) Guard the Gate. To maintain zero-combatants, zero-escape, zero-radicalization, zero-illegal

drugs in jails; recapture escapees, and maintain the smoke free jail facilities regionwide.

(b) Guard the Badge. To ensure the quality of new recruits. No BJMP Personnel to get involved in

illegal drugs, ensure speedy resolution of cases, develop highly competent personnel and

institutionalize performance monitoring and evaluation schemes in all frontline services.

(c) Guard the Purse. To ensure the timely delivery of infrastructure projects. Proper utilization

of the Prisoner’s Subsistence Allowance and optimize the bureau’s spending.

(d) Guard the life. To provide welfare and development interventions responsive to the needs of

the PDLs; sustained community support; decrease morbidity and mortality among PDLs;

reduce cases of preventable diseases; ensure PDLs stable mental health, and promote health

and wellness among BJMP Personnel.

PNP IX will continue to propose to the LGUs the strict enforcement of traffic related laws including

the clearing of highway shoulders of obstruction to improve traffic flow in their areas.

PDEA IX will remain steadfast in the performance of its mandate by continuously implement the

three-pronged approach in illegal drugs which is the reduction in supply, demand and harm

strategies while in close coordination with all its partner agencies including the region’s

stakeholders.


Chapter 19

Accelerating Infrastructure Development

Abstract For CY 2019, the overall performance of the land transportation sector was notable. Despite the delay in the release of the National Budget for 2019, construction, upgrading, and rehabilitation of the region’s road networks and highways were pursued contributing to better access to production, processing and settlement areas.

Figure 19.1 Strategic Framework to Accelerate and Sustain Infrastructure Development

The upgrading of the facilities and structures of the airports and seaports enabled better aviation and maritime operations. These unrelenting efforts contributed inclusive growth in commerce, business, trade, services delivery, and tourism, among others for the air and sea transportation sector.


On water resources development, one of the major milestone in CY 2019 was the conduct of the first Zamboanga Peninsula Water Summit (ZamPen WS) on March 21, 2019, at Madrid Hall, Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City. A total PHP 36.9 Billion worth of priority water programs and projects were turned-over to Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and other funding agencies for implementation by 2020-2022. The water districts (WDs) in partnership with key national government agencies continued to identify and develop new water sources; secure funding sources; prioritize major expansion projects which could generate new service connections. On irrigation, despite the challenges faced by the sector, it managed to develop new areas which totalled to 635.42 hectares. Moreover, the potential irrigable area was updated and increased by 104.5 hectares, which brought the total potential area in the region to 88,186.50 hectares.

Communication sector actively provided better communication services to its clients. Free Wi-Fi in Public Places was established to provide internet accessibility to accelerate economic, social and educational opportunities. Distribution Utilities (DUs), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and other stakeholders were also aggressive in providing reliable power and looking at solutions to resolve the long voltage fluctuations problem experienced by the region, being at the tail-end of the grid. Overall, the infrastructure sector performed well in improving infrastructure facilities and providing public services that contribute to the inclusive growth of ZamPen.

TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office IX was committed to the department’s three major outcomes for a sufficient and efficient transportation infrastructure. These major outcomes were reduced travel time, improved road quality and safety, and lives and properties protected from natural disasters. The major outcomes were operationalized into the DPWH Performance Governance System (PGS) Strategy Map and Enterprise Scorecard 2017-2022 as a tool for strategy formulation, execution and monitoring of results. In widening of national roads along priority corridors to at least four (4) lanes, the agency was able to accomplish around 15.13 kilometers (km) or 88.4 percent of the target of 17.12 km, despite the delay in the release of the National Budget for 2019. This brought the total widened national road in the region to 71.62 km or 94.1 percent of the plan target of 76.10 km from 2017 to 2019. The commitment of DPWH IX to finish a stretch of a bypass/diversion road and grade separation project was not realized. Nonetheless, the construction of the various bypass/diversion roads in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga City were all on-going. The roads constructed to close gaps in the national road network already reached to 36.46 lane-km or 84.8 percent with 7.03 km completed in 2019. These were the roads linking the municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur.

With the agency’s goal to protect lives and properties from natural disasters, bridges along the primary roads in the identified vulnerable areas were made resilient through the strengthening and replacement of weak bridges. Out of five (5) bridges targeted in 2019, four (4) were 100 percent completed, thus 23 bridges were finished during the three (3) year plan period. Road slope projects


were also constructed by DPWH IX to prevent road slips and landslides in identified vulnerable areas. Out of the 5,213 meters of road slope projects in the region funded in 2019, the agency was able to accomplish 4,815.82 meters or 92.3 percent. These projects ensured unrestricted connectivity of the road network especially in the occurrence of heavy rain and inundation. The total accomplishment for slope protection from 2017-2019 reached 12,821.71 meters or 101.4 percent exceeding its target by 179.21 meters or 1.42 percentage point.

Table 19.1 Result Matrix Indicators on Land Transport, Region IX, 2018-2019

Indicator

CY 2017-2019

Target Accomplishments Percent Accomp. 2017-

2018 2019* Total

2017-2018

2019 Total

Kms. of national roads along priority corridors widened with complete features to at least 4 lanes

58.98

17.12

76.10

56.49

15.13

71.62

94.1

No. of Bypass/Diversion Road and Grade Separation Projects completed with priority corridors with complete features to at least 4 lanes

-

1.00

1.00

-

-

-

-

Lane kms of new roads constructed to close gaps in the national road network

35.74

7.24

42.98

29.43

7.03

36.46

84.8

No. of bridge along primary roads in the identified vulnerable areas made resilient

20.00 5.00 25.00 19.00 4.00 23.00 92.0

No. of ln.m. to be constructed for slope protection

7,429.50

5,213.00

12,642.50

8,005.89

4,815.82

12,821.71

101.4

Total roads to be paved in km 86.45 3.27 89.72 94.47 3.21 97.68 108.9

Zamboanga del Norte – 1st District

14.93 - 14.93 11.34 - 11.34 76.0

Zamboanga del Norte – 2nd District

19.03 - 19.03 21.84 - 21.84 114.8

Zamboanga del Norte – 3rd District

14.10 1.92 16.02 25.08 1.85 26.93 168.2

Zamboanga del Sur – 1st District

8.23 0.72 8.95 5.82 0.72 6.54 73.1

Zamboanga del Sur – 2nd District

30.16 0.64 30.80 30.39 0.64 31.03 100.6

Source of Basic Data: DPWH IX

DPWH IX reported that some of the road widening projects funded in 2019 were expected to be finished in 2020. The Labangan-Midsalip Road and Midsalip-Buboan Road projects which would link the municipalities in Zamboanga del Sur were also geared to be passable in 2020. The replacement of Vitali Bridge with an accomplishment of 62.27 percent is set to be completed in the first semester of 2020.


Moving Forward DPWH IX will exert all its efforts to expedite right-of-way acquisition and augment government/contractor personnel. This is to increase its accomplishments without undermining quality and safety in all infrastructure projects being implemented.

AIR TRANSPORTATION Air transportation provided significant social and economic benefits which improved people’s quality of life by: (1) broadened leisure and cultural experiences; (2) offered wide choice of holiday destinations around the country and the world as well; (3) provided transportation means in remote areas like swift delivery of basic social services, food, medical supplies and emergency relief operations during disasters, thus promoting social inclusion; (4) facilitated integration into the global economy and provided vital connectivity on a national, regional, and international scale that improved living standards and alleviated poverty through tourism and trade; and (5) generated economic growth, create employment opportunities and increased revenues from taxes. The sector included those activities that were directly dependent on transporting people and goods by air. This included the aviation sector – airports, airlines, general aviation, air navigation service providers and those activities directly serving passengers or providing airfreight services. The air transportation sector performed well within its 2019 targets with an overall average accomplishments of 103.4 percent of all indicators. The consolidated data covered the airports of the cities of Pagadian, Dipolog and Zamboanga. The demand for both incoming and outgoing aircrafts had increased steadily over the past 3 years from 2017 to 2019. The incoming aircraft registered an increase of 7.6 percent from 9,830 in 2018 to 10,572 in 2019 while 6.6 percent for outgoing aircraft. Both indicators registered an accomplishment of 102.4 percent and 101.5 percent respectively over their targets in 2019. Passenger throughput did fairly well as it posted both arrival and departure recorded an average accomplishments of 103.6 percent in 2019. Inbound (arrival) passengers increased by 8.9 percent while 8.7 percent for outbound (departure) passengers in 2019 compared to the 2018 actual performance, or an increase of about 148,329 passengers. On the other hand, cargo throughput in metric tons both loaded and unloaded also yielded a positive increase in terms of accomplishment over its targets with an average of 104.7 percent in 2019. The attainment of all the indicators were attributed to the increase of additional flights to and from Jolo, Sulu.

Moving Forward Installation of Night Landing Facilities Despite the remarkable performance of the air transportation subsector, there are still pressing issues/concerns to be addressed. The installation of night landing facilities for the airports of the


cities of Dipolog and Pagadian should be upgraded to become a night rated airports to accommodate evening flights. The settlement of disputes over a parcel of the runway of the Pagadian airport should still be prioritized.

Relocation of Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) The acquisition of the lot in Mercedes-Talabaan area for the proposed transfer of the Zamboanga International Airport should be prioritized. The completion of the new ZIA is seen to boost the position of Zamboanga Peninsula in tapping the immense opportunities presented by the ASEAN Economic Integration and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area.

Table : 19.2 Air Transportation Indicators, Region IX, 2017-2019

Results Matrix Indicators

2017 Baseline

2018 Accom

2019 % Accom (b/a) * 100

Reasons for Attainment/Non-

Attainment 0f 2019 Targets

Target (a)

Accom (b)

Aircraft Incoming Outgoing

8,913 8,873

9,830 9,884

10,322

10,378.20

10,572 10,534

102.4 101.5

Increase due to additional flights to/from Jolo

Passenger Throughput Arrival Departure

747,815 773,438

829,512 851,427

870,988 893,998

903,422 925,846

103.7 103.6


Cargo Throughput in MT Unloaded Loaded

10,398.65 6,490.83

10,446.35 7,443.91

10,968.68 7,816.11

10,383.25 8,960.27

94.7 114.6


Number of night-rated airports increased, in number of airports

1 (ZIA)

1 (ZIA)

Source of basic data: CAAP IX

SEA TRANSPORTATION Port of Dapitan Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office-Zamboanga del Norte (PPA PMO-ZDN) did well in 2019 outpacing its performance in 2018. The consolidated data covered the seaports of Liloy, Sindangan, Roxas, and Dapitan City. It attained increase on the following indicators: (1) number of passengers, (2) ship calls/vessels,(3) cargo throughput, and (4) vehicles carried by roll on–roll off (RORO) vessels for 2019. The significant increase of 41.2 percent was achieved in terms of cargo throughput in metric tons (MT) from 1,142,683 in 2018 to 1,613,183 in 2019. The increase was attributed to the operation of


Sea Oil Private Port in Nabilid Port in Roxas, Port of Sindangan and Liloy Port in Zamboanga del Norte. These ports were under the jurisdiction of PPA PMO-Zamboanga del Norte. Increase in the number of passengers of 8.1 percent from 1,168,049 in 2018 to 1,262,248 in 2019 was attributed to the opening of additional daily trips by shipping lines and the operation of Galas Port in Dipolog City. However, target for container traffic in twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) was not realized due to the withdrawal of Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation and backload of cargoes utilizing RORO. Likewise, substantial increase in the number of ship calls of 14.6 percent and vehicles carried by RORO vessels of 14.7 percent in 2019 was also noted as compared in 2018 performance as a result of additional trips by shipping lines operating within the seaport. The completion and ongoing port development projects, as well as, the upgrading of facilities and structures of the seaport also enabled better operations of Dapitan Port.

Moving Forward PPA PMO-Zamboanga del Norte will implement the following projects using their corporate funds to wit: (1) Dapitan Port Development Project (PHP320,940.462.47); (2) RC Pier Extension Port of Dapitan (PHP65,187,677.00); (3) Extension of RC Pier Port of Sindangan (PHP67,542,516.83); and Extension of RC Wharf Port of Liloy PHP62,350,758.84). The continuous upgrading of the facilities of the seaport will provide better operations and meet the demand of the business group. The completion of the projects is targeted by the end of the plan period.

Table No. 19.3 Sea Transportation Indicators, Region IX, 2017-2019


2017 Baseline

2018 Accom

2019 % Accom

(b/a) * 100

Reasons for Attainment/Non-Attainment of 209 Targets

Target (a)

Accom (b)

No. of Passengers 1,016,484 1,168,049 No data 1,262,248

No. of Vessels 4,393 4,688 No data 5,372

Cargo Throughput (MT)

1,034,969 1,142,683 No data 1,613,183

Container traffic in Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)

15,353 15,359.50 No data 13,394 Withdrawl of Phil. Span Asia Carrier Corporation (PSACC). Backload of cargoes utilizing RORO

Vehicles carried by roll on-roll off (RORO) vessels increased

86,579 99,991 No data 114,660

Average service time of vessels decreased, in hours

0.59 No data No data

No data

Source of basic data: PPA PMO-Zamboanga del Norte


Port of Zamboanga Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office-Zamboanga (PPA PMO-Zamboanga) was not able to achieve most of its performance targets in 2019 due to the following reasons: (1) low to zero passengers from October-December 2019; (2) deceased in ship calls; (3) less government projects; (4) less vehicles being transported; and (5) waiting cargoes/increased in loose cargoes. However, only container traffic in twenty foot equivalent unit (TEU) surpassed its target with an accomplishment of 102.40 percent. Shipper’s preference to ensure premium and safety/ security of their cargoes using the container boxes to thwart incidence of pilferage also contributed in the increase of container traffic in TEU both inbound and outbound cargoes. The indicators which registered decreases in 2019 were the following: (1) number of passengers (0.13%); and (2) vehicles carried by roll on-roll off (RORO) vessels (0.14%) as compared in 2018. Nevertheless, other indicators that posted a slight increase compared to the 2018 performance were the following: (1) number of vessels/ship calls (6.77%); (2) cargo throughput (3.09%); and (3) container traffic in twenty foot equivalent unit (8.96%).

Moving Forward The ongoing procurement process for the arrastre and stevedoring services for cargo handing at Zamboanga Port under the Port Terminal Management Regulatory Framework is expected to be completed in 2020. Continuous upgrading of other facilities and regular dredging at the seaport for the docking of ships for efficient loading and unloading of cargoes is underway to meet the demand of the business group.

Table No. 19.4 Sea Transportation Indicators, Region IX, 2017-2019


2017 Baseline

2018 Accom

2019 % Accom (b/a) *

100

Reasons for Attainment/Non-

Attainment 0f 209 Targets

Target (a)

Accom (b)

No. of passengers 4,831,215 5,155,967 5,488,880 5,149,147 93.81 Low to zero passengers from Oct.-Dec. 2019

No. of vessels 13,842 17,317 18,977 18,489 97.43 Low to zero passengers from Oct-Dec. 2019

Cargo throughput 3,022,394 3,501,192.24 3,727,357 3,60,9,458.11 96.84 Less government projects

Container traffic in Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)

96,334 103,194.50 109,804 112,436.75 102.40 For premium and safety of cargoes

Vehicles carried by roll on-roll off (RORO) vessels increased

149,502 176,097 211,316 175,844 83.21 Less vehicles being transported


Average service time of vessels decreased, in hours

131.57 125.08 125.08 151.01 120.73 Waiting cargoes/ increased in loose cargoes

Source of basic data: PPA PMO-Zamboanga

WATER RESOURCES IRRIGATION The irrigation development for NIA IX was 59.5 percent as it fell a little short to meet the desired target of 60 percent for 2019 due to factors such as the following: (1) irrigated areas were converted into residential lots; and (2) irrigated areas were afected by road widening and construction of roads (farm-to-market, local and national roads). These likewise brought down the total area developed from 53,357 hectares in 2018 to 52,021.87 hectares in 2019 with a substantial decrease of 1,335.13 hectares. Despite the challenges, NIA IX managed to develop new areas which totaled to 635.42 hectares in 2019. Some of the new areas programmed for development were cancelled due to water shortage or insufficient water sources, and construction of diversion dams. These new areas were all under the communal irrigation systems (CIS) and pump irrigation systems (PIS). Moreover, the potential irrigable area was updated and increased by 104.5 hectares, which brought the total potential area in the region to 88,186.50 hectares as of 2019. The percent accomplishments for rice productivity and cropping intensity were at 98.2 percent and 88.5 percent, respectively. The targets for these two indicators were not also achieved due to infestation of crops in some areas of the region as reported by NIA IX.

Table 19.5 Results Matrix Indicators on Irrigation, Region IX, 2018-2019

Indicator Baseline

2016

CY 2018-2019

Target Accomplishments %

Accom 2018 2019 Total 2018 2019 Total

% Irrigation Development (Area Developed against Potential Area)

68.16 59.00 60.00 60.00 59.87 59.45 59.45 99.1

Target Area for Development, ha. (Incremental)

51,666 1,597.00 1,734.00 1,734.00 1,169.00 635.42 635.42 36.6

New Area Developed (NIS), Incremental in ha.

17,457 325.00 478.00 478.00 - - - -

New Area Developed (CIS, PIS) Incremental in ha.

34,209 1,272.00 1,256.00 1,256.00 1,169.00 635.42 635.42 50.6

Total Area Developed, ha. (cumulative)

51,666 59,197.00 60,931.00 60,931.00 53,357.00 52,021.87 52,021.87 85.4

Increased rice productivity and production (tons/ha), cumulative

4.9 5.10 5.15 5.15 5.50 5.06 5.06 98.2


Indicator Baseline

2016

CY 2018-2019


Accom 2018 2019 Total 2018 2019 Total

Improved cropping intensity (ratio, actual irrigated area divided by firmed-up service area) in percent, cumulative

172 175.00 177.00 177.00 150.80 156.70 156.70 88.5

Source of Basic Data: NIA IX

Many proposed irrigation projects in 2019 by NIA IX were not funded. This hindered its target of developing new areas for irrigation especially those supposed to be part of the various national irrigation systems (NIS) in the region.

Moving Forward NIA IX will continue to request from the national government funding for those unfunded projects, specifically, those that generate substantial new irrigated areas such as the Lower Sibugey I RIS Extension Project, Lower Sibuguey II RIS Extension Project, Titay SRIP, among others. NIA will give priority funding for new irrigation projects, particularly, the major irrigation projects to be able to develop the potential irrigable areas and increase the irrigated areas in the region. Road opening, specifically for national roads, should not be constructed along or passing irrigated areas since the minimum road right of way requirement is presently at 20 meters. Furthermore, the law on land conversion should be amended and made more stringent to prevent those irrigated lands to be converted into residential and commercial areas. This is to prevent further reduction of irrigated areas in the region and across the country. This will also ensure that government funds used to develop said lands are not wasted.

FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE From CY 2017 to CY 2019, DPWH IX was able to fund and implement a total 74 flood control projects (FCPs), of which 13 projects were for 2019. Among the total FCPs implemented as of 2019, 31 were part of the priority FCPs and 43 were the other major FCPs in the region. The Flood Management Summit Technical Working Group identified and prioritized a total of 38 priority FCPs proposed for implementation from 2017 to 2020 in Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen). The priority FCPs were endorsed to DPWH Central Office during the ZamPen Flood Management Summit on December 9, 2015 in Zamboanga City. Of the 74 FCPs funded and implemented, 61 were already 100 percent completed and 13 were still on-going. The 61 completed projects comprised of 27 priority FCPs and 34 other major FCPs. The total allocation for the 74 FCPs was around PHP3.379 billion.


Table 19.6 ZamPen Priority Flood Control Projects, 2017-2019

Indicator

CY 2017-2019


Accomp. 2017-2018

2019 Total 2017-2018

2019 Total

No. of Priority Flood Control Projects Funded and Implemented

19.00

9.00

28.00

29.00

2.00

31.00

110.7

Other Major Flood Control Projects Funded and Implemented

32.00

11.00

43.00

Total 61.00 13.00 74.00 Source of Basic Data: DPWH IX

With the government’s efforts on disaster preparedness, it can be noted that the funding for FCPs was already given importance to protect lives and properties against major floods along the major river in the region.

Moving Forward The remaining seven (7) unfunded priority FCPs should be funded and implemented before the end of the ZamPen Regional Development Plan period. These are: (1) Construction of Flood Control (SalugDiut Flood Control) at Barangay Culo Bliss, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS); (2) Construction/Improvement/ Rehabilitation/Repair of Sibuguey River Flood Control Project, Phase II at Poblacion, Bayog, ZDS; (3) Construction of Damit Flood Control Project at Damit, Bayog, ZDS; (4) Construction of Protective Sea Walls at Barangays Rebokon, Bibilik and San Agustin, Dumalinao, ZDS; (5) Construction/Extension of Seawall/River Control at Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN); (6) Construction of Labason Flood Control (Upstream) Package 1 at Antonino, Labason, ZDN; and (7) Construction of Flood Control (Revetment) at Aguada Bridge at Isabela City, DPWH IX should fast-track the completion of the 13 FCPs which were still on-going as of December 2019. Moreover, the Department should again include in their next year’s budget proposal the unfunded priority FCPs, until such time these projects will be funded and implemented.

WATER SUPPLY Three of the major water districts in the region surpassed their targets on the percentage of households with access to safe water served by the water districts in 2019. These were the Dapitan City Water District (DapCWD), Isabela City Water District (ISAWAD) and Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD). On the other hand, Ipil-Titay Water District (ITWD) had the lowest accomplishment, from 19.9 percent in 2018, it went down to 17 percent in 2019. ITWD could not supply enough water thus roughly three (3) percent of the households requested disconnections which reduced the number of household served by the water district. Meanwhile, Dipolog City Water District failed to submit its accomplishment report for 2019.


Source of Basic Data: Major WDs in Region IX

On the percent of barangays served by the major water districts in the region, only ISAWAD realized more than 100 percent of its target. It was able to serve 34 barangays in 2019 out of the total 45 barangays in Isabela City. DapCWD was not able to meet its target since the projects for additional water source were still on-going. The same with ITWD, it was not able to attain its target due to the construction of the various water supply systems under the Tourism Water Supply Infrastructure Program (TWSIP) were still on-going. The percent of barangays served by Pagadian City Water District (PAWAD) in 2019 was at still at 70.4 percent which was the same in 2018. This was because it focused on the rehabilitation and repairs of its old and dilapidated pipelines. With regard to ZCWD, it did not provide target for 2019 because the Local Water Utilities Administration revised certain key performance indicators for the water districts. It prescribed for the number of households over the number of barangays with access to potable water. The number of barangays with access was only for planning and decision-making purpose of the water district. Thus, the performance of ZCWD relative to percent of barangays served could not be determined.

Table 19.8 Percent of Barangays Served by the Major Water Districts in Region IX,

2019 Water District Target Actual

Percent Accomp. 2019 2019

Dapitan City 40.00 36.00 90.0

Dipolog City

Ipil-Titay 31.00 29.31 94.6

Isabela City 73.00 76.00 104.1

Pagadian City 72.20 70.37 97.5

Zamboanga City 62.00 Source of Basic Data: Major WDs in Region IX

On the number of water service connections served by the major water districts, ISAWAD was the only water district which exceeded its target by 1,291 service connections or 12.4 percent. The rest of the water districts ranged from 81 percent to 98 percent. DapCWD and ITWD could not provide

Table 19.7 Percent of Households with Access to Safe Water Served by the Major Water Districts in Region IX, 2019

Water District Target Actual Percent Accomp.

2019 2019

Dapitan City 48.00 51.00 106.25

Dipolog City

Ipil-Titay 22.00 17.00 77.27

Isabela City 43.00 46.24 107.53

Pagadian City 57.39 56.86 99.08

Zamboanga City 71.00 74.79 105.34


new service connections in 2019 since the development of new water sources for their respective coverage areas were still on-going. The failure of PAWAD to attain its target was because it prioritized the implementation of water clustering (installation of cluster stand or tap stand) to help alleviate water pilferages which caused increase in “unaccounted-for” water (water loss) and to avoid traversing of service lines in private lots. A series of fire incidents in Pagadian City in 2019 also affected hundreds of service connections of PAWAD. Despite not achieving its target, ZCWD registered a total of 2,333 new service connections. This was attributed to the continuous rehabilitation and expansion of both the water district’s pipeline network, i.e. about 11 kilometers for 2019. The ZCWD aggressive marketing efforts were still constrained by the Zamboanga City’s old anti-squatting ordinance that prohibited granting of water service connections to applicants who could not show proof of lot ownership and/or special power of authority from the property owner.

Table 19.9 Number of Water Service Connections of the Major Water Districts Region IX 2019

Water District

2019 Percent Accomp. Target Actual

Dapitan City 5,670 5,349 94.3

Dipolog City

Ipil-Titay 3,654 2,990 81.8

Isabela City 10,395 11,686 112.4

Pagadian City 23,974 23,671 98.7

Zamboanga City 77,400 63,562 82.1

Source of Basic Data: Major WDs in Region IX

The ISAWAD achieved only 30 percent of its target to desludge and/or treat septage of 1,123 cubic meter due to the following reasons: (1) some residents did not have septic tanks or their septic tanks were connected directly to drainages; (2) most residences were located in areas with narrow roads which cannot be accessed by the de-sludging trucks; and (3) some residents refused to have their septic tank de-sludge.

Table 19.10 Volume of Desludged and/or Treated Septage, in cu.m.

Water District Target Percent Accomp. 2019 2019

Isabela City 2,390 721.73 30.20 Source of Basic Data: ISAWAD

In 2019, ISAWAD undertook a total of 14 various water infrastructure projects with a total cost of PHP17.5 million, of which eight (8) were already completed while the rest were still on-going. PAWAD was also able to complete 54, mostly installation of tap stand projects in 2019. The projects included carry-over projects from 2016 to 2018 and CY 2019 projects. For ZCWD, close to PHP12.88 million of water system infrastructure projects consisted of 11 kilometers of pipelines were


completed. This included one DILG-funded Salintubig Project in Sinunuc that was implemented in cooperation with the City of Zamboanga. The significant among the 11 completed projects of ZCWD was the 3.4 kilometers of pipelines in Barangay Lapakan, an upland rural area in the east coast. The new service barangay was supplied by the Tolosa-Lanzones-Guisao Water System.

Moving Forward As water supply demand gap continues to widen with the increase in population and economic activities in the region, the water districts shall be at the forefront of engaging experts. It shall also partner with key national government agencies such as DILG, LWUA, DPWH, NAPC and DOT in finding financial resources and responsive interventions that would ensure availability and longer sustainability of water supply. They shall continue to identify and develop new water sources; prioritize major expansion projects which could generate new service connections; build storage facilities that would increase pressure to provide 24/7 supply to elevated and waterless areas; and implement extensive measures to lower non-revenue water (NRW) to maximum acceptable level of 20 percent.

In order to reach its targets, DapCWD shall fast track the completion of its projects for the development of additional water sources. Similarly, ITWD through the DPWH Zamboanga Sibugay 2nd District Engineering Office, shall complete the TWSIP projects in Ipil at Titay areas in CY 2020. These comprise of water system facilities in Ipil area with a discharge capacity of 55.55 liters per second (lps) and drilling of three deep wells with discharge capacity of 28 lps in Titay area. The TWSIP was a joint undertaking of the DPWH, Department of Tourism, Local Water Utilities Authority, National Anti-Poverty Commission with funding support from the US Agency for International Development (USAID).The ISAWAD had programmed 11 projects with an estimated cost of PHP16 million to be implemented in CY 2020. High impact and big ticket/capital intensive projects have been scheduled by ZCWD for implementation in CY 2020 and beyond. These projects are geared towards non-revenue water reduction, and water source development/production to ensure water availability and sustainability during times of prolonged drought. Also for implementation in 2020 is the construction of sewerage treatment facilities where treated waste water can be reused for other non-domestic uses which is an effective alternative to lessen demand or use of potable water. This increases opportunity for more people to have shared access to it. The realization of the ZCWD proposed projects depends largely on the approval of its proposed water rates increase for the ensuing years. One of the major milestones in CY 2019 was the conduct of the first Zamboanga Peninsula Water Summit on March 21, 2019, at Madrid Hall, Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City. The late Secretary Datu Hj. Abul Khayr D. Alonto of MinDA and Undersecretary Adoracion M. Navarro of NEDA graced the said event. The Summit was co-sponsored by MinDA, Department of Environment and Natural Resources IX and Regional Development Council (RDC) IX. Atty. Carl Andrew M. Rubio, Chairperson of RDC IX Infrastructure Development Committee, turned over PHP 36.9 Billion worth of priority water programs and projects to MinDA and NEDA and other funding agencies during the Water Summit. These projects were proposed to be implemented from 2020 to 2022. The implementation of the projects aimed to address the water related issues in Zamboanga Peninsula.


Communications Development In the performance of its mandate, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) IX, regularly conducted capacity building activity, mid-year assessment and planning seminar to better manage and improve the delivery of its services. The agency accomplished and exceeded its target in the implementation of their plans, programs and projects during the year. As a result, the number of registered radio stations in the region increased.

Number of Licenses, Permits, Registrations and Certificates In 2019, NTC IX issued a total of 8,535 applications/subscriptions or an accomplishment of 102.7 percent from 8,312. The figure was 0.74 percent higher than the 2018 data of 8,472, though. These included new registrations, renewal of permits and licenses to operate, and issuance of certificates. (Please see Table 19.11).

Frequency Channels Assignments NTC IX is primarily responsible for the regulation and quasi- judicial functions relative to the supervision, adjudication, and control of the country's radio communications, telecommunications, and broadcast, including cable television (CATV) facilities and services regionwide. A total of 1,234 frequency channel assignments were consigned with an accomplishment of 177.8 percent. Moreover, the 2019 accomplishment was 666.5 percent higher than the 161 frequency channels consigned in 2018.

Administrative Cases NTC IX acted and disposed a total of 137 administrative cases in 2019, or an accomplishment rate of 126.85 percent. These cases were in violation of Radio Control Act 3846, as amended and Republic Act No. 7925, otherwise known as “Public Telecommunications Policy Act of 1995”. Among those cases that were acted and disposed were the following: (1) illegal purchase, possession and operation of communication facilities and equipment; (2) operation without license commercial radio operator; (3) operation with unauthorized use of frequency channel; and (4) operation of mobile phone dealers/retailers/service centers without NTC permit.

Radio Stations A total of 4,591 radio stations were inspected in 2019 which exceeded the target by 17.8 percent. NTC IX improved its efforts to regulate and monitor communications facilities and equipment of various radio stations both public and private use in the region to avoid proliferation of non-license communication facilities. The regulatory agency was able to perform its mandate to proactively and continually create a responsive regulatory environment for a viable, affordable, reliable and accessible telecommunications and information infrastructure and services to ensure the welfare and protection of the constituents.


Table 19.11 Telecommunication Services in Region IX, 2018-2019

Indicators

Baseline 2016

TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2018 2019 2018-2019 Target

2018 2019 2018-2019 Accomp

% Accom

Licenses, permits, registrations and certificates issued

7,703

7,438 8312 15,750 8,472 8535 17,007 108

Frequency Channels Assignments made

171 139 694 833 161 1234 1,395 167.5

Administrative Cases disposed

110 96 108 204 111 137 248 121.6

Radio Stations inspected

4,194 3,744 3898 7,642 3,926 4,591 8,517 111.4

Source of basic data: NTC IX

Information Communication Technology The year 2019 was a fruitful one for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) with its three flagship projects – the National Broadband Plan, Free WiFi in Public Places, and National Government Portal, were launched simultaneously in the middle of the year. The three projects were part or an offshoot of the on-going efforts to integrate the government’s ICT initiatives under the iGovPhil program. The iGovPhil program operated under the banner “One Government: Integrated, Interconnected, Interoperable”, and was complementary to the overall goal of establishing an e-government or the use of information and communications technology in governance for the Philippines. In Zamboanga City, the iGovPhil implemented the Regional Government Network to provide government offices with fast internet connectivity. The Regional GovNet included 66 National Government Agencies; 6 schools; 1 hospital and 15 Local Government Units. These offices would be provided with 10MB to 20MB (CIR) per agency connectivity, at no cost to the recipient. As of December 2019, eighty-one (81) agencies were connected to the fiber optic cable network and the rest were to be connected underground while network testing was on-going.

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places Project The Project provided wireless Wi-Fi Internet access at no-charge in selected public places. Public places were social places open and accessible to the general public. Public areas such as parks, plazas, schoolyards, libraries, public space in government hospitals and rural heath units, transportation terminals, seaports and airports would typically be considered public places. The public service was generally accessible 24/7 except when requested by a competent authority such as the principal of a school, or the head of a government agency.


Table 19.12 Free Wi-Fi Sites in ZAMPEN Particulars Zamboanga City ZDN ZDS ZSP Total

Number of LGUs 1 27 27 16 71 Number of Beneficiary Sites 52 178 233 121 584 Number of Live Sites (Access Point) 10 21 47 22 100 Number of LGU with Live Access Point 1 13 14 11 39

Source of data: DICT IX

Tech4ED The Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development (Tech4ED) Project evolved from the Philippine Community eCenter Program (PCeCP). PCeCP was a national digital inclusion initiative establishing eCenters that provided critical e-government and ICT-enabled services in communities with minimal or no access to information and government services. This initiative was the government’s response to the World Summit on Information Society Plan of Action of which the Philippines was a signatory: “Governments and other stakeholders should establish multi-purpose community public access points, providing affordable or free-of-charge access for their citizens to the various communication resources, notably the internet.”

Table 19.13 Information and Communications Technology Development Sector Accomplishments, Region IX, 2019

Indicators*

Baseline

2016

TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2018 2019 2018-2019

Target

2018 2019 2018-2019

Accomp

% Accomp

Number of Government Offices /Agencies/Cities / Provinces connected to the Government Network (GovNet-iGovPhil Project) certificates issued

none

48 86 134 68 81 149 111.2

Number of Sites / Public Places with access to Free Internet increased (PipolKonek / Free Wi-Fi

none 100 - 100 49 46 95 95

Average broadband (download) speed increased, in Megabits per second (Mbps)

none - - - 19.03 20 39.03 -

Source of basic data: DICT IX


POWER AND ENGERGY The Rural Electrification Milestones

For CY 2019, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) introduced the Strategized Total Electrification Program (STEP) to accelerate and integrate all projects on rural electrification. These included Expanded Sitio Electrification Program, Barangay Line Enhancement Program and Expanded Household Electrification Program for on-grid and off-grid areas. In line with the above program, the NEA and its partner electric cooperatives (ECs) lit up around 13.625 million homes as of December 31, 2019 sustaining development in the countryside even in missionary or economically unviable areas. The Expanded SEP served as one of the catalyst. For region IX, 6,811 consumers were lighted. For the first semester of 2019, a total of PHP 579 million was released to 91 ECs and P1,334 million to 69 ECs or a total of P1.9 billion for CY 2019, for this purpose. With the introduction of STEP, the electric cooperatives can also source their electrification funds from other sources such as Energy Regulation No. 1-94 (ER 194, local government funds, reinvestment and loan funds, EC internally generated fund, funds from the private sectors (qualified third party and new power provider) and grants/donations from local and foreign investors and big private companies and corporations.

Energization

All the 1,904 barangays in the region were fully energized since 2010. At the level of households (HHs), there was an increase of 5,174 HHs connected to electricity from 2018 accomplishment compared to 2019. But still there were HHs that were not yet energized due to factors such as road-right-of-way for power distribution lines that had to be acquired, and non-affordability of low income family in these areas.

Table 19.14 Households with Electricity, Region IX, 2018-2019


(1)

Area or Electric Coops

(2)

2018 Accomp (3)

2019 Accomp (4)

% Accomp (4)/(3)* 100

HHs with electricity increased, in %HHs

ZAMSURECO I 9,002 11,932 132.55%

ZAMSURECO II 4,147 2,291 55.24% ZANECO 7,567 10,319 136.4%

ZAMCELCO 4,213 3,672 87.16% TOTAL 23,040 28,214 122.5%

Source of Basic Data: National Electrification Administration. (Note: Basilan Electric Cooperative (BASELCO) covering the entire province of Basilan (under ARMM) was not included in the calculation since there are no disaggregated data available for Isabela City (under Region IX) alone.)


Sitio Electrification Programa As of base year, accounted total energized sitios were 22,385. For the year 2019, the NEA and the electric cooperatives mapped out to energize 962 sitios. The ECs had implemented a total of 1,085, 123 higher than was targeted. Compared with the target, the level of accomplishment was 113 percent. Mindanao energized the most with 439, followed by Luzon with 365 and Visayas with 281 sitios. For Region IX, the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) supported the increase in the number of energized households in the region. A total of 25 more sitios were energized in 2019 as compared to 2018, representing 38 percent of the total projects.

Table 19.15 Status of 2019 Sitio Electrification Program

LUZON VISAYAS MINDANAO I 21 VI 132 IX 25 II 49 VII 126 X 44 CAR 27 VIII 23 XI 142 III 2 XII 118 IV-A 14 ARMM 44 MIMAROPA 138 CARAGA 66 V 114 Total 365 Total 281 Total 439

GRAND TOTAL 1085 Source of Basic Data: Semi-Annual Report on the initiatives and Activities on Rural Electrification for Second Semester of the National Electrification Administration.

Table 19.16 Sitio with Electricity in Region IX


(1)

Area or Electric Coops

(2)

2018 Accomp

(3)

2019 Accomp

(4)

% Accomp (4)/(3)*100

Sitio with electricity through (SEP) increased, In %

ZAMSURECO I 2,208 2,215 100.32%

ZAMSURECO II 2,124 2,126 100.1% ZANECO 1,754 1,770 100.9%

ZAMCELCO 700 700 100%

TOTAL 6,786 6,811 100.4% Source of Basic Data: National Electrification Administration. (Note: Basilan Electric Cooperative (BASELCO) covering the entire province of Basilan (under ARMM) was not included in the calculation since there are no disaggregated data available for Isabela City (under Region IX) alone.)

a The SEP aims to energize sitios through on-grid electrification by connecting sitios to the power grid. A sitio is not an

administrative unit and its characteristics and geographical boundaries are not officially defined by the government. It is a geographical area that is part of a barangay and usually distant from the center of the barangay economic and social activities.


Systems Loss

Lowering the systems loss remained to be a major challenge of ECs. In terms of systems loss or electricity loss during delivery from distributor to consumer, ZAMSURECO I and ZANECO remained below the allowable cap of 13%. On the other hand, ZAMSURECO II and ZAMCELCO were way higher, due to the ailing situation experienced by both electric cooperatives.

Table 19.17 Systems Loss, ZamPen ECs, 2018-2019 Results Matrix Indicator*

(1) Area or Electric

Coops (2)

2018 Accomp (3)

2019 Target

(4) Accomp

(5)

Systems loss is below the allowable cap of 13%

ZAMSURECO I 11.59% 12% 10.95% ZAMSURECO II 23.77% 13% 23.93% ZANECO 13.51% 13% 10.96% ZAMCELCO 23.45% 13% 22.81%

*Include Development Core Indicators if not stated in the Agency RM

Electric Cooperative under Private Sector Participation

ZAMCELCO had not yet addressed its financial and technical parameters, particularly on collection efficiency and system loss. These parameters had caused huge financial losses of the said EC. As of the end of 2019, ZAMCELCO was still under the private sector participation with 25 years Investment Management Contract with Crown Investment Holdings, Inc. The investment manager infused PHP1.213 billion out of the PHP2.5 billion bid amount to settle the PHP2.1 billion outstanding payables and liabilities of ZAMCELCO. The EC was up to date in its payment to National Power Corporation-Small Power Utilities Group and National Grid Corporation of the Philippines but still in arrears to other power providers. Majority of its power transformers had critical loading which pose as one of the causes of rotating brown outs in the area.


Chapter 20:

Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment Abstract Among the major accomplishments of DENR IX for CY 2019 is the Enhanced National Greening Program (eNGP) which involved establishment of new plantations through comprehensive site development (CSD) which consisted of seedling production, site preparation, planting, maintenance and protection. DENR IX targeted the production of 2,383,618 seedlings and posted a 110.5% accomplishment. The agency also conducted two watershed characterization cum vulnerability assessment activities in two watershed areas and provided technical assistance in the drafting of IWMPs of Kabasalan and Vitali Watersheds. Likewise, it conducted mangrove assessment covering the municipality of Tagasilay, Zamboanga City to the mouth of Tigbao River, including east of the island of Vitali, accomplishing 100% of the target.

Figure 20.1 Strategic Framework on Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment and Disaster Resilient Community


For environmental compliance, a total of 146 Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) were processed and issued, which was 46% higher than the target of 100 issuances. A total of 207 wastewater discharge permits (WDP) were issued out of the 130 annual target. On mining activities in the region, the total annual target of 24 permit/contract holders for monitoring and review were 100% accomplished. This covered 12 Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) Contract Areas, 11 Industrial Sand and Gravel (ISAG) Permit, and one Exploration Permit. Likewise, two Minahang Bayan sites were identified for 2019, out of the annual target of one, posting an accomplishment of 200 %.

Outcome 1: Sustained Biodiversity and Functioning of Ecosystem Services Forestry Management Services Expanded National Greening Program In view of its successful implementation, the National Greening Program (NGP) was extended from 2016 to 2028 by virtue of Executive Order No. 193, series of 2015, “Expanding the Coverage of the National Greening Program”. Region IX’s target area was around 628,606 hectares (ha) or 8.85% of the remaining 7.1 million ha of unproductive lands nationwide. For FY 2019, DENR IX’s major accomplishments under the Enhanced National Greening Program (eNGP) involved establishment of new plantations through comprehensive site development (CSD) which consisted of seedling production, site preparation, planting, maintenance and protection. DENR IX targeted the production of 2,383,618 seedlings and posted a 110.5% accomplishment (Table 20.1).

Table 20.1 Enhanced National Greening Program Seedlings Production

Commodities 2019

Percentage of accomp

Scorecard


Accomplishment

Timber 903,111 987,645 109.4

Agroforestry 713,500 834,442 116.9

Mangrove 250,000 275,010 110.0

Rubber (budded) 151,500 134,000 88.4

Rubber 365,507 402,061 110.0

Total 2,383,618 2,633,158 110.5

Source: DENR IX

Site preparation and planting commenced during the third quarter of the year after ensuring that seedlings complied with the standards. The agency targeted to plant 2,515 ha and registered a 100% accomplishment (Table 20.2).


Table 20.2 Enhanced National Greening Program Areas Established

Location

2019 Percentage of accomplish-

ment

Scorecard


Accomplishment

Zamboanga del Norte - - - -

Zamboanga del Sur - - - -

Zamboanga Sibugay 1,772 1,772 100.0

Zamboanga City 150 150 100.0

Isabela City 593 593 100.0

Regional Total 2,515 2,515 100.0

Source: DENR IX

Watershed Protection and Management In 2019, DENR IX conducted two watershed characterization cum vulnerability assessment activities in two watershed areas, namely: (1) Ingin River watershed with a total area of 27,615.50 ha, covering the Municipality of Bayog in Zamboanga del Sur and the eastern part of the Municipality of Leon B. Postigo, portion of the Municipality of Siayan, and portion of the Municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte; and (2) Malayal River watershed in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte. These reports would serve as reference in the formulation of Integrated Watershed Management Plans (IWMPs) that would address the pressing needs in protecting and rehabilitating the watersheds to sustain the many benefits to the local communities and stakeholders.

Likewise, the agency provided technical assistance in the drafting of IWMPs of Kabasalan and Vitali Watersheds. Said IWMPs were presented to the stakeholders for their adoption. Subsequently, their respective watersheds councils were created and provided assistance relative to the activity in their Search for R.I.V.E.R.S for Life and watershed characterization cum vulnerability assessment of Ingin and Malayal River Watershed. These two major activities of the agency posted 100% accomplishment Table 20.3 Watershed Protection and Management

Indicators

Baseline 2016

2019 Percentage of

accomplishment


Accomplish- ment

Watershed Management and Protection: No. of watershed characterization cum vulnerability assessment conducted

2 2 100

No. of Integrated Watershed

2 2 100


Management Plans (IWMPs) completed

Source: DENR IX

Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Patrolling of Protected Areas (PAs) The Landscape and Wildlife Indicators (LAWIN) Forest and Biodiversity Protection System was established for the purpose of monitoring and protecting forest conditions. This was to ensure that the remaining forest in the country was conserved and rehabilitated to its original state. It was a holistic and efficient approach in data collection, analysis, decision-making, and response to threats. To ramp up its protection efforts, 122 additional forest protection officers were hired. DENR IX, through its LAWIN patrollers, conducted route patrol involving a total area of 6,791.84 ha in the region. The activity exceeded the year’s target of 5,556 ha by 22.2% (Table 20.4). Foot patrolling within the conservation areas covered 451 kilometers (km) or 97.4% of the targeted 463 km as a result of the presence of lawless elements in the area (Table 20.4). Due to strict implementation of the program, DENR IX was able to stop some of the illegal activities within the patrolled forests. Likewise, CENR offices collaborated with the police forces and other concerned individuals to apprehend perpetuators of illegal and destructive activities. A total of 11,851 pieces of lumber/flitches with a total estimated market value of PHP3.79 million were seized/confiscated by the different field units. Marine Protected Area Networking, Strengthening and Establishment A marine protected area network is a system of individual marine protected areas defined by connectivity and operating cooperatively at various special scales, with range of protection levels that fulfill biodiversity goals and objectives more effectively than individual sites. On February 15, 2019, DENR IX, in coordination with LGU-Dapitan City, conducted an orientation on the importance of Marine Protected Area Networking (MPAN) relative to the establishment and strengthening of the MPAN covering 11 MPAs of the coastal barangays of Aliguay Island, Banbanan, Baylimango, Canlucani, Carang, Guimputlan, Napo, Oro, Sicayab Bucana, Tag-ulo and Selinog Island. A case study on ECOFISH MPA Networking in Southern Negros Sustainable Financing for MPAs and a research proposal on Climate Change entitled “Coastal Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment: Implication to Fisheries Management in Dapitan City, ZDN, Philippines” were presented. Experiences were also shared on the Coral Triangle Initiative. Moreover, DENR IX conducted mangrove assessment covering the municipality of Tagasilay, Zamboanga City to the mouth of Tigbao River, including east of the island of Vitali, accomplishing 100% of the target (Table 20.4). The activity included ground verification/trothing, and onsite observation of the mangrove forests located near the river banks and fishponds levees. Key informant interviews were also undertaken in the barangays. The remaining mangrove was threatened by human activities such as illegal occupancy, cutting of mangroves, and unregulated conversion of some areas into fishponds. Likewise, the Department conducted an assessment and mapping of seagrass beds covering a total area of 2,437 ha, resulting to a 186% accomplishment based on the year’s target of 1,310 ha (Table 20.4).


Land Disposition and Surveying By virtue of Executive Order No. 192 Series of 1987, DENR exercised supervision and control over forest lands, alienable and disposable public lands, and exclusive jurisdiction on the management and disposition of all lands of the public domain. It served as the sole agency responsible for the classification, sub-classification, surveying and titling of lands in consultation with appropriate agencies. A total of 1,176 patents under the residential areas were issued and transmitted to Registry of Deeds, registering 107% accomplishment, based on the target of 1,100 patents (Table 20.4). Table 20.4 Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management

Indicators

Baseline 2016

2019 Percentage

Accomplishment


Accomplishment

Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management: Protected areas patrolled (community-based CSO support and with LAWIN support): Number of hectares patrolled -Regional Total 303,853 5,556.00 6,791.84 122.2

-Zamboanga del Norte 1,920.00 2,329.17 -Zamboanga del Sur 1,560.00 1,801.54 -Zamboanga Sibugay 1,080.00 1,199.13 -Zamboanga City 996.00 1,462.00 No. of kilometers patrolled within the conservation areas

463 451 97.4

Coral reefs mapped and assessed for potential ecotourism and livelihood activities (hectare)

655 -

Sea grass beds assessed (hectare)

1,310 2,437 186

Number of mangrove areas mapping and assessment conducted

1 1 100

Land Disposition and Surveying: No. of Residential Free Patents Issued

1,100 1,176 107

Source: DENR IX


Moving Forward

1. Continuous implementation of LAWIN Forest and Biodiversity Protection System (LFBPS) to suppress illegal activities within the forest and to monitor the condition of forest and wildlife.

2. Close coordination and collaboration with partners and stakeholders is crucial in the successful implementation of the LFBPS. It is recommended that communication, education and public awareness (CEPA)/IEC should be integrated in the LFBPS activities.

3. Forest rangers and forest protection officers should continuously be capacitated through paralegal orientations and other law enforcement trainings.

4. Logistical support should be provided while incorporating the use of technology to intensify various enforcement activities.

5. Strict enforcement of coastal marine laws and other related environmental laws and intensify public awareness in the community by the concerned local government units.

Outcome 2: Improved Environmental Quality Environmental Management Compliance with PD 1586- Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System A total of 146 Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) were processed and issued, which was 46% higher than the target of 100 issuances. A total of 430 projects issued with ECCs were monitored, registering a 128% accomplishment based on the year’s target of 336 (Table 20.5). Water Quality Management (RA 9275- Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) A total of 207 wastewater discharge permits (WDP) were issued out of the 130 annual target. Of this, 20 were newly issued, and 187 were renewals, posting a 200% and 156% accomplishment, respectively. Under the compliance monitoring of commercial and industrial establishments, a total of 194 firms, or equivalent to 121% accomplishment of the 2019 target of 160, were monitored and corresponding reports were prepared (Table 20.5). The Bureau continued to implement the Adopt-an-Estero/Waterbody Program and registered a 100% accomplishment as it facilitated the adoption of a total of 36 waterbodies in the region (16 in Zamboanga City, one in Zamboanga Sibugay, four in Zamboanga del Sur, and 15 in Zamboanga del Norte). The Adopt-an-Estero Program was developed to bring together the collaborative efforts of communities living near waterbodies, the concerned LGUs and donor partners in achieving a cleaner and healthier environment. Annual Estero Partners’ Forum was conducted on October 16, 2019, which was attended by the donor partners and LGUs with the theme, “Sharing Awareness and Building Commitment for a Better Water Quality in Region IX”. During the forum, speakers from the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation were invited to present the Zero Waste Initiative and “Walay Usik” program. Per Republic Act 9275, the National Water Resources Board identified two water quality management areas in the region, namely (a) Tumaga River Water Quality Management Area


(WQMA); and (b) Ayala River WQMA. EMB IX regularly conducted water quality monitoring to assess the condition of these rivers in terms of their physical, chemical and biological characteristics. Air Quality (Compliance to RA 8749- Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999) Particulate Matter (PM) is an air pollution term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. The pollutant comes in a variety of sizes and is composed of many types of materials and chemicals. The EMB Regional Office operated and maintained five air quality monitoring stations. These were strategically located in the following areas: Station 1- Zamboanga City Medical Center, Sta. Catalina, Zamboanga City; Station 2- EMB 9 Compound, Lantawan, Pasonanca, Zamboanga City; Station 3- PHIDCO Compound, Baliwasan, Zamboanga City; Station 4- ADZU High School Campus, Tumaga, Zamboanga City; and Station 5- WMSU San Ramon Campus, Sitio San Ramon, Talisayan, Zamboanga City (Table 20.5). In general, the average air quality in terms of PM10 recorded at 13.001 µg/Ncm from ADZU Tumaga Station and 27.53 µg/Ncm from San Ramon Station, were within the air quality guideline values of 150 ug/Ncm (Table 20.5). A 70% decrease in concentration was noted from 66 µg/Ncm (Moderate) in January to 20 µg/Ncm (Good) in October. The city’s PM2.5 monitoring stations in ADZU and San Ramon registered 10.56 µg/Ncm and 15.35 µg/Ncm, respectively. Said results were still within the guideline value of 25 µg/Ncm. Slight increases in the concentration were noted in the months of February and March; however as per air quality index, said level was marked as “Good”. The air quality monitoring parameters PM10 and PM2.5 in Zamboanga City, measured at geometric mean average, were within the target of 60 and 25 µg per normal cubic meter, respectively (Table 20.5). In terms of issuance of permit to operate air (POA) pollution source, EMB IX issued a total of 707 permits out of the 234 target. The issuance was composed of 111 new permits and 596 renewals, posting 555% and 279% accomplishments, respectively. Moreover, 477 firms were monitored out of the 404 annual target, or an accomplishment of 118% (Table 20.5). In the latest emission inventory conducted in 2018, majority of air pollutant sources were cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. Other sources included power plants, factories, construction activities, aircraft, residential cooking, gas dispensing, and dry cleaning. Coal registered the highest total emission, accounting for 64% among the types of fuel used since coal was mainly used in industrial plants. Only 16% were contributed by diesel-fueled industrial plants, while 13% were contributed by wood-fueled plants and 7% by bunker-fueled plants. Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management (RA 6969- Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990) In Region IX, the sources for toxic chemicals were from chemical distributors, laboratories and mining industries. Meanwhile, hazardous wastes came from the following sources: mining industries, power plant, petroleum depot, canning industries, manufacture of industrial gases, coconut oil manufacturing/refinery, ship repair/building, factories, repair shops, malls, fast food chains, hospitals/clinics, and laboratories.


In 2019, 33 hazardous waste generators, comprising of banking institutions, hospitals, telecommunications, and industries were registered and were compliant with standards (Table 20.5). On the management of health care and infectious wastes, particularly on the disposal of hospital hazardous and infectious wastes, the region did not have a registered treatment storage and disposal facility. Hospital wastes were disinfected in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) protocol prior to their storage in septic vault. Other industries transported and treated their wastes through a registered toxic substance disposal facility outside the region. Environmental Solid Waste Management (RA 9003- Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) Improper waste disposal, inefficient wastes collection and lack of disposal facilities were among the dominant concerns in solid waste management. In compliance with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act or RA 9003 of 2000, EMB IX provided technical assistance to 21 LGUs in the formulation of their 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) in 2019. Said SWMPs were evaluated and endorsed to National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), seven of which were approved by the said approving body. In 2019, a total of 35 LGUs were complying with RA 9003 in terms of waste segregation, composting and materials recovery facility established, resulting to a 140% accomplishment based on the year’s target of 25 LGUs (Table 20.5). It also monitored the operation of the sole sanitary landfill facility in the region, which was owned and operated by LGU-Zamboanga City. During the year, six open and controlled dumpsites were monitored, evaluated and were eventually closed and rehabilitated, registering a 50% accomplishment based on the target of 12 (Table 20.5). NSWMC Resolution No. 79, Series of 2014 provided that LGUs that did not have enough funding for the establishment of a sanitary landfill were given consideration to construct a residual containment area (RCA) as temporary storage of residual wastes until a prescribed disposal facility was made available. Table 20.5 Environmental Management (Air, Water, Toxic and Solid Waste Management)

Indicators

Baseline 2016

2019 Percentage Accomplish

ment


Accomplishment

PD 1586 - Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System No. of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) issued

113 100 146 146

No. of projects issued with ECCs monitored

326 336 430 128


Indicators

Baseline 2016


ment


Accomplishment

RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 No. of Wastewater Discharge Permit (WDP) issued (new)

22 10 20 200

No. of Wastewater Discharge Permit (WDP) issued (renewal)

121 120 187 156

Firms issued with WDP monitored

176 160 194 121

Adopted esteros/waterbody monitored

28 36 36 100

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 No. of Permit to Operate Air (POA) issued (new)

95 20 111 555

No. of Permit to Operate Air (POA) issued (renewal)

212 214 596 279

Firms issued with POA monitored

377 404 477 118

Air Quality Monitoring parameter PM10 (Geometric Mean Average) (Zamboanga City)- ADZU Tumaga Station

Not higher

than 60 ug/Ncm

13.001 ug/Ncm

Good-Fair

Air Quality Monitoring parameter PM10 (Geometric Mean Average)- (Zamboanga City)- San Ramon Station

Not higher

than 60 ug/Ncm

27.53 ug/Ncm

Good-Fair

Air Quality Monitoring parameter PM2.5 (Geometric Mean Average) (Zamboanga City)- ADZU Tumaga Station

Not higher

than 25 ug/Ncm

10.56 ug/Ncm

Good-Fair

Air Quality Monitoring parameter PM2.5 (Geometric Mean Average) (Zamboanga City)- San Ramon Station

Not higher

than 25 ug/Ncm

15.35 ug/Ncm

Good-Fair

Air Quality Monitoring Stations operationalized and maintained

5 5 100


Indicators

Baseline 2016


ment


Accomplishment

RA 6969 - Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

No. of hazardous waste generators (firms) registered and complied with standards

18 4 33 825

No. of hazardous waste generators (healthcare) registered and complied with standards

3 2 2 100

RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 No. of LGUs complying with RA 9003 (Waste Segregation, Composting, Materials Recovery Facility established)

18 25 35 140

No. of open dumpsites closed and rehabilitated

57 12 6 50

Source: EMB IX

Moving Forward The Bureau continually commits to pursue its agenda of environmental reform to improve air and water quality, waste management, and on the enhancement of the development process of formulating new laws and policy frameworks. The following are the key strategies to catch up with the agency targets and overcome challenges in plan implementation:

1. Develop systems and mechanisms for improved monitoring and enforcement of environmental laws through the establishment of strong support systems. These include, among others: (a) streamlining of processing of permits; (b) computerization system; (c) centralization of database management; (d) strengthening legal services and partnership programs with LGUs and other stakeholders; (e) upgrading of laboratory facilities; (f) capacitating of personnel; (g) implementation of regional IEC program; and (h) promote multi-media monitoring scheme.

2. Review and evaluate the effective implementation of environmental policies on air, water, solid waste, climate change, toxic chemicals and hazardous waste and environmental impact assessment.


Outcome No. 3: Increased Adaptive Capacities and Resiliency of Ecosystems and Communities Mines and Geosciences Management Updating of 1:10,000 Geohazard Maps The vulnerability and risk assessment (VRA) activity aims to determine, in greater details, the elements such as population, roads and built-up areas at risk to flooding and rain-induced landslide. Said activity comprises both field assessment and table mapping analysis. Its output is a critical input to the regional, provincial and local disaster preparedness, management and mitigation programs. The 1:10,000 scale geohazard mapping is a purok-level survey producing a more detailed and updated geohazard maps and report. In 2019, the VRA was interlinked to the geohazard mapping activity. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau IX conducted VRA and updating of the 1:10,000 scale geohazard maps to 11 municipalities of Zamboanga Peninsula. These were in the municipalities of Mutia, Siocon, Piňan, La Libertad, Sirawai, and Labason, all in Zamboanga del Norte; Bayog, Tabina, Vincenzo Sagun, and Dimaling, all in Zamboanga del Sur; and Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay . This resulted to a 100% accomplishment for both activities (Table 20.6). Geologic Quadrangle Mapping

MGB IX carried out systematic geological mapping in the four areas of Zamboanga Peninsula (Sindangan River Quadrangle, Lakewood Quadrangle, Palandok Quadrangle, and Kumalarang Quadrangle) in 2019, posting a 100% accomplishment (Table 20.6). Groundwater Resource Assessment The Geosciences Division of MGB IX conducted 1:50,000 scale groundwater resource mapping and vulnerability assessment in the municipalities of Naga and Titay in Zamboanga Sibugay and Tampilisan and Kalawit in Zamboanga del Norte. Said activity generally assessed and located the presence of ground subsidence, sinkholes and caves using geophysical survey instrument to generate geomorphological information. Sub-surface Assessment During the year, the Bureau conducted one sub-surface assessment, registering 100% accomplishment. Mining Rights Applications For 2019, MGB IX had targeted a total of five mining rights applications to be acted upon with finality. Action could be issuing Orders of Denial if found to be deficient, or final endorsement to the Regional Director’s Office for Permit approval if found to be compliant with requirements on mining applicants. During the year, 14 applications were processed with final actions, or equivalent to 280% accomplishment. (Table 20.6).


Other mining rights and other related permits/rights issued: MGB IX issued a total of eight other mining rights and other related permits/rights in 2019, 300% higher than the year’s target of two (Table 20.6). In addition, the Bureau issued 84 Ore Sample Transport Certifications, registering a 420% accomplishment based on the year’s target of 20. Monitoring of approved mining contracts/permits The total annual target of 24 permit/contract holders for monitoring and review were 100% accomplished. This covered 12 Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) Contract Areas, 11 Industrial Sand and Gravel (ISAG) Permit, and one Exploration Permit (Table 20.6). Safety, Health, Environment and Social (SHES) Program: The Bureau monitored 24 SHES program in 2019, registering a 100% accomplishment based on the year’s target of 24 (Table 20.6). Minahang Bayan Identification The Bureau identified two Minahang Bayan sites for 2019, out of the annual target of one, posting an accomplishment of 200 %. (Table 20.6). The following were the identified sites: 1. Barangay Lacnapan, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, as proposed by the Lacnapan Small Scale Mining Association; and 2. Barangay Canibongan, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur, as proposed by Abba Deo Multi-Purpose Cooperative.

Table 20.6 Mines and Geosciences Management

Indicators Baseline 2019 Percentage

Accomplish-ment

Scorecard Ratings 2016 RDP

Target Actual

Accomplishment

Number of geohazard maps updated

1 11 11 100

Number of geohazard survey assessment (vulnerability risk assessment) to LGUs conducted

8 11 11 100

Number of quadrangle mapping and assessment survey conducted

4 4 100

Mining rights/permits/contracts issued (ISAG, EP, MPP)

32 5 14 280


Indicators

Baseline 2019 Percentage Accomplish-

ment

Scorecard Ratings 2016 RDP

Target Actual

Accomplishment

Number of sub-surface assessment conducted

1 1 100

Number other mining rights and other related permits/rights issued (CEMRCRR/COE, etc.)

2 8 400

Monitoring of approved mining contract/ permits -Work Programs (number of monitoring)

32 24 24 100

Safety, Health, Environment and Social Program -Number of monitoring conducted

31 24 24 100

Small Scale mining Number of small scale mining (Minahang Bayan) identified

1 2 200

Source: MGB IX

Disaster Risk and Reduction Management In terms of disaster risk, the Philippines improved its standing and ranked ninth, from being second in 2014 and third from 2015 until 2018, among all of the countries with the highest risks worldwide as a consequence of extreme weather events. This was based on the World Risk Report 2019. The country’s index value improved at 20.69% compared to 25.14% in 2018. (Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/01/11/business/columnists-business/the-philippines-is-9th-riskiest-country/673207) In Region IX, the October 29 earthquake with 6.6 magnitude was felt in Dipolog City, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City and Molave, Zamboanga del Sur in Intensity III and Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela City, Basilan in Intensity II. Meanwhile, the October 31 earthquake of 6.5 magnitude was felt in Sindangan and Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan City and Dipolog City in Intensity II and Intensity I in Zamboanga City. Per National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Situational Report No. 39, a total of 49,690 infrastructures in Regions IX, X, XI, XII, XIII and BARMM were damaged due to the October 2019 twin earthquakes. No casualties and family affected were reported in Region IX. (Source: http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/attachments/article/3929/SitRep_No_39_re_Magnitude_6_6_and_6_5_Earthquakes_in_Tulunan_North_Cotabato_as_of_22Jan2020_6PM.pdf) Zamboanga Peninsula also experienced the effect of the natural disasters and hazards. These consisted of the occurrence of El Niño in Zamboanga City, Pagadian City, some municipalities in Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga Sibugay.

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Per Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Memorandum Order No. 345, s. 2019, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) IX activated its Regional Project Validation and Evaluation Team (RPVET). The Team screened two proposed programs, projects and activities (PPAs) of DA IX. The PPAs included the Provision of Farm Machineries and Support for Silage Making, and Fuel Subsidy. (Source: OCD IX’s Regional Project – Validation and Evaluation Team (RP-VET) Report for El Niño – Affected Areas in Region IX (presented during the 2nd Semester Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Committee Meeting) The Team conducted a series of field validations in the El Niño-affected areas covered by the proposed PPAs of DA IX. RPVET validated the DA IX Report on the effects of El Niño on the Rice and Corn Production in Region IX. RPVET also provided recommendations to address similar situations that would lessen the effects of El Niño to the crops and livestock. Among these were: (1) silage making for livestock; (2) DA IX to identify and establish the storage pasture for silo silage production, forage area for pasture planting ground such as Napier grass, (3) prioritize provision on livestock feeds (small and large ruminant); and (4) strengthen weather outlook dissemination to farmers so that the information would reach them.

Accomplishments OCD IX conducted a total of 15 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) trainings in 2019, attended by a total of 600 participants from the following sectors: farmers, fisherfolks, senior citizen, children, cooperative, urban poor, women, youth, victims of disaster and calamities, indigenous people and cultural communities, informal sector, NGOs, PWDs and formal sector. They were provided with training and resource learning initiatives on DRRM. Eighty percent (80%) of these sectors rated the initiatives as satisfactory or better. Moreover, 18 sectors from the formal, NGOs, informal, children, youth, women and senior citizen were assessed on disaster readiness and resiliency in four (4) Gawad KALASAG (GK) activities. These GK activities included the Regional Selection Committee, Regional Desk Evaluation, Field Validation and Regional Awarding. In addition, 37 sectors from the formal, NGOs, informal, children, youth, women, and senior citizen were provided with Information, Education, and Communication materials in nine separate activities (e.g. Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), National Disaster Resilience Month, RDRRMC IX Full Council Meetings, RPVET). The NSED activities were held quarterly on the following dates and venues: (a) 21 February at Labangan Central Elementary School, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur; (b) 20 June 2019 in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte; (c) 8 August 2019 in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay; and (d) 14 November 2019 at President Corazon Aquino Regional Government Center, Brgy. Balintawak, Pagadian City. The RDRRMC IX Full Council Meetings were also held quarterly.


Chapter 22

Plan Implementation and Monitoring Introduction Development process involves the following: planning, investment programming, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Monitoring of program/project implementation is crucial to have timely response on the challenges that may be encountered, to avoid the negative impacts of the non-accomplishment of targets based on schedules, and to recommend measures to address the issues early. Monitoring process focuses on how to improve the delivery of program and project by having open dialogues and close working relationships among proponents, implementers, oversight agencies and other stakeholders.

22.1 Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) IX, the M&E arm of Regional Development Council IX, conducted M&E activities in 2019 in pursuit of its mandate to facilitate implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects in the region. A total of 65 projects were visited by RPMC IX Project Monitoring Team (PMT) for CY 2019. Four regular field monitoring visits (FMV) were conducted (please see Table 21.1). Regular field monitoring visits The 1st quarter monitoring activity was conducted in Zamboanga del Norte on February 6-8, 2019. The monitoring activity focused on the ongoing projects of DPWH, PPA-PMO Zamboanga del Norte, and CAAP/DOTr Dipolog City Airport. Among the projects visited were: (1) Basic Educational Facilities Fund (BEFF) projects of the Department of Education (DepEd), implemented by DPWH-ZDN 1st and 3rd District Engineering Offices (DEOs) and DPWH-ZDS 1st DEO; (2) ongoing projects in the Port of Dapitan and the Dipolog City Airport; and (3) Barra Bridge 1 and 2. The PMT was able to visit 21 projects with a total project cost of around PHP664 million. For the 2nd Quarter FMV, the RPMC IX PMT visited some Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) projects of DOST IX in Pagadian City, Project ConVERGE of DAR IX in Aurora, ZDS and R.T. Lim, ZSP, Flood Control projects implemented by the DPWH IX-ZSP 2nd DEO. The ongoing runway of Ipil Community Airport implemented by DOTr in Ipil, ZSP on April 23 – 26, 2019 was also visited, to get updates on its implementation. The group also inspected the Buenavista-Bolong Coastal Road and Cabaluay-Zambowood-Mampang Diversion Road implemented by DPWH IX, and the Labuan District Hospital under the DOH IX in Zamboanga City. Included also in the visit was an ocular inspection of the suspended Phase III road project under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Project (TRIP) from National Road Junction (NRJ) leading to Busay Falls in Doña Josefa in Ipil, ZSP and a quick visit to the substantially completed building facilities of the Philippine Coast Guard


located within the Port of Zamboanga City. The team was able to cover 17 projects in this monitoring activity. For the 3rd Quarter, the monitoring team focused on some of Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) projects in the region on July 30-31, August 1-2, 2019, with a total of 13 projects visited and a total project cost of PHP867 billion. This included the National Road Junction (NRJ) leading to Balas River Cruise in Aurora (Phase I and II), NRJ leading to Bugwak Spring, Molave (Phase I and II) and NRJ leading to Masapak Falls, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur (Phase I and II) by DPWH IX-1st DEO of ZDS. The team also went to Zamboanga del Norte, where two projects implemented by DPWH IX-1st DEO of ZDN: NRJ leading to Morias Falls, Katipunan and NRJ leading to Zapanta-Gomez Cave, Roxas were visited. The team visited down south, the NRJ (new road opening) leading to Buluan Island in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay by DPWH IX-2nd DEO of ZSP. The Junction Tagasilay-Vitali Section to Merloquet (Phases I and II) and Junction National Highway Ayala-La Paz Road leading to La Paz Resort (Packages I and II, Phase V) in Zamboanga City implemented by DPWH IX, were visited as well. In its last regular field monitoring activity for CY 2019, RPMC IX-PMT visited the housing projects implemented by NHA IX in Isabela City, R.T. Lim and Ipil in Zamboanga Sibugay, Katipunan and Rizal in Zamboanga del Norte; also road and flood control projects implemented by DPWH IX and DPWH IX-1st DEO of ZDS on October 29-30, November 4-5, 2019. The team monitored a total of 14 projects, with a total project cost of about PHP471 million. Among the projects covered were the ongoing projects along: (1) Vale Vista Subdivision (Z3R Resettlement Project) in Brgy. Kasanyangan, ZC; (2) Labangan-Pagadian City-Dumalinao Bypass Road; and (3) Guitran River Flood Control in Dumingag, ZDS. An ocular inspection was also conducted at the Ipil Circumferential Road (Phases IV and V).

Table 22.1 Summary of Quarterly FMVs

Quarter Date Project/Areas Covered No. of

Projects Visited

Concerned Agency

Findings / Recommendations

1st February 6-8, 2019

Regular FMV: Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF) Projects of DepEd implemented by DPWH IX-ZDN 1st and 3rd DEOs and DPWH IX-ZDS 1st DEO, ongoing projects in Dapitan City Port and Dipolog City Airport, and construction of Barra Bridge 1 and 2 in Dipolog City.

21 DepEd, DPWH IX, and DPWH IX DEOs

DepEd/DPWH BEFF Projects- Despite slow in progress, most of the projects were implemented well. Those undertaken by contractors who were financially constrained were catching up because of the pressure exercised by the implementing entity. For projects incurring high negative slippages, rescinding the contracts would be unfavorable at this time to both parties as this would also further delay project completion. • DPWH to strictly supervise the

implementation of the project to hasten completion/good quality of the project.

• Contractor to fast-track the completion of the project.



Projects Visited

Concerned Agency


PPA-PMO Zamboanga del Norte Project- The projects were on-going smoothly despite some bottlenecks encountered during the course of implementation brought about by the limited space at Pulauan Port. Project Engineers from PMO-ZDN and from PPA-Central Office were closely supervising and monitoring the implementation of the project. • The workmanship of the

contractor should be consistently checked by PPA and PMO-ZC to ensure good quality of output.

DPWH IX/1st DEO ZDN - Replacement of Barra Bridge 1 & 2 Projects - The projects were on-going, and taking advantage of the good weather, considering that the bottleneck faced by these projects was due to frequent flooding in the area (i.e., difficulty for the construction of de-tour road for Barra1 and cofferdam for Barra2 Bridge). • DPWH to strictly supervise the

implementation of the project to hasten completion/good quality of the project.


2nd April 23 – 26, 2019

Regular FMV: SETUP Projects of DOST IX in Pagadian City, Project ConVERGE of DAR IX in Aurora, ZDS and R.T. Lim, ZSP, Flood Control projects by DPWH IX-ZSP 2nd DEO, the ongoing runway of Ipil Community Airport by DOTr in Ipil, ZSP, the Buenavista-Bolong Coastal Road and Cabaluay-Zambowood-Mampang Diversion

17 DOST IX, DAR IX, DPWH IX-ZSP 2nd DEO, DOTr, DPWH IX and DOH IX

DOST SET UP Projects- The SET-UP Project is a good banner program of DOST as it provides interest-free financial assistance/window for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It consists of 2 phases. Phase 1 covers the acquisition of equipment/materials. On the other hand, Phase II, which is the repayment period of the assistance, is critical because beneficiaries incur delays or non-payment of the assistance provided.



Projects Visited

Concerned Agency


Road by DPWH IX and the Labuan District Hospital under DOH IX in Zamboanga City

• DOST ZDS to strengthen its monitoring mechanism relative to the implementation of the Phase II (Refund period and SME expansion/operation) to ensure full repayment of the DOST assistance. DOST may consider implementing appropriate action such as imposing interests, for delayed or non-repayment.

DAR-Project ConVERGE - The projects were implemented well. The objectives of Project ConVERGE were attained by these projects.

• DAR IX and concerned LGU to continue strict supervision on the implementation of the project to ensure timely completion and good quality of the project.

DOTr – Ipil Airport Concreting of Runway - The project was on-going.

• Project Engineer of DOTr-PMS to continue monitoring the project and take advantage of the good weather condition so that the project would be completed as scheduled.

• CAAP Safety Officer to provide RPMC IX with its findings relative to the compliance with height clearance requirements for buildings/structures near the Ipil Airport.

DPWH IX/2nd DEO Ipil, ZS –Flood Control Projects - The projects were on-going.

• DPWH IX/2nd DEO ZS to continue its strict supervision of the project to ensure timely completion and good quality output.


DPWH-Coastal Road and Diversion/By-pass Road Projects - The projects were implemented



Projects Visited

Concerned Agency


smoothly despite the encountered bottlenecks such as RROW issues. The project was taking advantage of the good weather.

• DPWH IX to continue its strict supervision of the project to fast track its completion and ensure good quality output.

• Contractor to fast-track the

completion of the project. DOH IX–HFEP Project –Phase 2 Completion of Bldg. 1 and 2 of Labuan District Hospital - The projects were on-going, and taking advantage of the good weather. There were 3 phases of the project; Phase 1 were already substantially completed, which include the 1st story of buildings 1 and 2, among others. Phase 2 involved the completion of succeeding floors of buildings 1 and 2, while Phase 3 included the required equipment needed for effective and efficient public service (i.e., solar lighting, improvement of main entrance ramp and pavement, drainage, among others. Phases 2 and 3 were bid out prior to the completion of Phase 1 so that the funds would not be reverted to the National Treasury. The implication of this was that the implementation of some items of works could not be done as these were to be implemented by another contractor.

• DOH IX and PE of LPH to strictly supervise the implementation of the project.

• Contractor to fast-track the construction of the project.

PCG- Construction of Building/Facilities - Terminating the contract would be unfavorable not only to both parties, but also with PPA-PMO Zamboanga as this would further delay the completion of the project and the



Projects Visited

Concerned Agency


implementation of the proposed ticketing office of PPA.

• PCG to strictly supervise the completion of the item of works/punch list to be done to ensure good quality of workmanship.


3rd July 30-31, August 1-2, 2019

Regular FMV: National Road Junction (NRJ) leading to Balas River Cruise in Aurora (Phase I and II), NRJ leading to Bugwak Spring, Molave (Phases I and II) and NRJ leading to Masapak Falls, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur (Phases I and II) by DPWH IX-1st DEO of ZDS, NRJ leading to Morias Falls, Katipunan and NRJ leading to Zapanta-Gomez Cave, Roxas by DPWH IX-1st DEO of ZDN, NRJ (new road opening) leading to Buluan Island in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay by DPWH IX-2nd DEO of ZSP, the Junction Tagasilay-Vitali Section to Merloquet (Phase I and II) and Junction National Highway Ayala-La Paz Road leading to La Paz Resort (PackagesI and II, Phase V) in Zamboanga City by DPWH IX

13 DPWH IX and DPWH IX DEOs

• Except for Zamboanga City projects; other projects (some were already completed) were implemented without the required Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).

For DPWH-1st DEO-ZDS and

ZDN, and the 2nd DEO of Zamboanga Sibugay (Ipil) to prioritize securing the required ECC or CNC for the projects; strictly supervise the implementation of the project; and to take advantage of the good weather condition so that the project would be completed as scheduled.

For DENR IX to convene the

concerned agencies (i.e., DPWH IX, DEOs, DOT, EMB, MGB, ZDS PPDO and NEDA, among others) to a Coordination Meeting to resolve issues/concerns on the issuance of ECC/CNC, Tree Cutting Permit and Scarcity of Aggregates, among others, that are related to implementation of government projects.

• Non-payment of RROW by the

concerned LGU to affected lot owners

DPWH to discuss these matters with DOT, as its



Projects Visited

Concerned Agency


convergence-partner agency and find ways on how to improve the mechanism/guidelines in the acquisition of the RROW.

4th October 29-30, November 4-5, 2019

Regular FMV: Housing projects in IC, R.T. Lim and Ipil, ZSP, and Rizal and Katipunan, ZDN, Z3R Resettlement Project, Ipil Circumferential Road, Labangan-PC-Dumalinao Bypass Road and Guitran River Flood Control, ZDS

14 NHA IX, ZCWD, LWUA, DPWH IX, and DPWH IX-ZDS 1st DEO

NHA IX Projects/Land Development of Al Hidaya Subdivision Phase 2 in Isabela City and R.T. Lim Kalibugan Tribe IP Housing Project in R.T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay Province were on-going and taking advantage of the good weather. Those undertaken by contractors who were financially constrained (Land Development of San Antonio Village in Katipunan and Land Development of Greenville Housing Project in Rizal, both in Zamboanga del Norte were catching up because of the pressure exercised by the implementing entity. For Land Development of Heroes Hill in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, which incurred high negative slippages, the show-cause order was already served to the contractor for possible termination of the project. • NHA IX to closely monitor the

projects so that the main contractors would complete them by the end of 2019 as promised.

• NHA IX to immediately take remedial measures once negative slippage was already at 10% so that projects doable for 5-6 months would not take 3-5 years to be completed.

DPWH IX/Ipil Circumferential (Phase IV and V), Labangan-Pagadian City-Dumalinao By-pass Road Projects and Construction of Guitran Flood Control Project in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur - The projects were on-going, and taking advantage of the good weather, for road projects there were delays due to RROW, though under negotiations.



Projects Visited

Concerned Agency


• DPWH IX to fast-track and possibly start RROW negotiation during survey for the road alignment, to minimize project implementation delays.

• DPWH to strictly supervise the implementation of the project to hasten completion/good quality of the project.


LWUA/ZCWD/Water and Sewer System with Pipe Support Project in Z3R, Zamboanga City – The project had not yet fully started considering that the project management had to deal with site preparation. The location for some of the structures were already encroached by beneficiaries in the area. • LGU Zamboanga City through

LIAC to assist and ensure timely completion of the project.

Total Projects 65

22.2 Problem Solving Sessions The RPMC IX conducted two problem solving sessions/facilitation meetings (PSS/FM) in 2019. These PSS/FM included the rehabilitation and restoration of the affected area of the Busay Falls in Doña Josefa, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on April 30, 2019 and July 3, 2019, respectively. The recommendation came about after the discussion on the destruction in the environment, particularly along the slopes, the Busay Falls’ small lake and surrounding areas, because of the construction of the Phase III of the tourism road project from National Road Junction (NRJ) leading to the said falls. The Tourism Road Infrastructure Project (TRIP) was implemented by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) IX - 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) of Zamboanga Sibugay in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) IX. Upon inquiry of the RDC IX Secretariat from Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) IX, the latter responded that the road project contravened PD 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System) for undertaking project implementation without the benefit of the required ECC. EMB further issued a notice of Adverse Findings (NAF) to DPWH IX and scheduled a technical conference to discuss the violation committed and possible imposition of fine/penalty. Moreover, the DPWH IX – 2nd DEO-Zamboanga Sibugay was advised to undertake immediate rehabilitation measures in the area.


The RPMC PSS on April 30, 2019, passed 6 resolutions namely: (1) Enjoining DPWH IX – 2nd DEO of Zamboanga Sibugay to adopt/implement the recommendations of Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) IX and Doña Josefa Watershed Management Council (DJWMC) to address the issues relative to the Phase III of TRIP leading Busay Falls in Doña Josefa, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; (2) Enjoining the Reactivation of the Local Project Monitoring Committees of all Local Government Units (LGUs) from the Province to Municipal levels to strictly monitor all national/locally funded projects implemented within their area of responsibility; (3) Enjoining Implementing Agencies to involve DPWH IX, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) IX, EMB, National Commission of Indigenous People (NCIP), concerned LGUs, among others during their Project Inception/Design/Planning of Infrastructure Projects in the Region; (4) Urging Implementing Agencies to Secure Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) prior to Actual Project Implementation in Compliance with Section 4 of PD1586; (5) Enjoining all Implementing Agencies to Consider Including Sangguniang Bayan Resolution among the requirement for All Projects being implemented in the LGUs as provided for in Sections 25, 26 and 27 of RA 7160 and pertinent provisions of RA 9184, and; (6) Recommending the DPWH IX – 2nd DEO-Zamboanga Sibugay to consider the use of the Remaining Amount of the Phase III Trip Project for the Rehabilitation/Restoration of the Busay Waterfalls. Prior to the 2nd PSS, a meeting at DPWH IX-ZSP 2nd DEO was conducted on May 28, 2019 to discuss the hiring of an environmental architect who would design the rehabilitation of the Busay falls and its surrounding affected areas. During the 2nd PSS, it was recommended that the following four (4) items would be the order of priority of works to be done in the restoration and rehabilitation of some portion of the Doña Josefa Watershed, damaged by the Phase III TRIP road project: (a) Rip-rap – using the bio-engineering method; (b) Line canal – along the road to contain the flow of volume of excess rainwater to mitigate further scouring of the concrete road; (c) Construction of the 2nd lane – to mitigate further scouring of the concrete road and essential for the rip-rap; and (d) Construction of spill-way – to ensure continuous flow of excess water downstream. The DPWH IX-ZSP 2nd DEO was only waiting for the lifting of the suspension order by the concerned CENRO in Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay to commence the rehabilitation/repair at the Doña Josefa Watershed. The latter had already complied with the required documents for the issuance of ECC by EMB of DENR IX. 22.3 Other accomplishments In 2019, a collaboration meeting sponsored by DENR IX was conducted on September 30, 2019 together with DPWH IX, DEOs, EMB IX, MGB IX and NEDA IX at DENR IX Office. Among the issues discussed were the ECC Compliance, Tree Cutting Permits, and Scarcity of Aggregates. RPMC IX Secretariat continued to generate the Physical and Financial Reports of major programs and projects in the region. Among these projects were: (1) Zamboanga West Coast Road; (2) Zamboanga City Bypass Road; (3) ZDS Coastal Road; (4) Imelda-Bayog-Kumalarang-Lapuyan-Margosatubig Road; (5) Sindangan-Bayog-Lakewood Road; and (6) Ipil Circumferential Road. These reports were regularly submitted to the NEDA – Monitoring and Evaluation Staff/NPMC Secretariat. The 10th Mindanao Development Corridors – Joint Planning and Programming Session (MinDC-JPP) for Roads, Bridges, and Flood Control was hosted by DPWH and NEDA Region IX offices from February 26-28, 2019 in Pagadian City.


MinDC is a program under the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) that pursues priority infrastructure projects. Through this approach a JPP mechanism is being forged with relevant key agencies under the infrastructure sector to jointly review, endorse and facilitate inclusion in the national investment program and budget inter-connectivity projects like roads, bridges, flood control projects, among others. The MinDC-JPP activities included a quick visit to the boundary of Region IX and Lanao del Sur under the Zamboanga-Pagadian-Cotabato Road Project on February 26, 2019. The widening of the road connecting Region IX towards Lanao del Sur area was almost completed while the road widening in the Region X side was ongoing. However, the road segment between the 2 regions along Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Sur was yet to be improved and widened. The road widening would pave the way for bigger bus route to ply Zamboanga to Cotabato City. The status of the road was constricted due to the creeping encroachment of residents in the area, which would contribute to the RROW problem when the road widening would commence. BARMM representative said that the improvement of the said road would be undertaken by the Central Government per Bangsamoro Organic Law. A joint inspection led by DPWH IX and 1st District Engineering Office of Zamboanga del Sur was also conducted by the team on February 27, 2019. Director Phlorita A. Ridao of NEDA IX and staff from the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED)-NEDA IX joined the group in visiting one of the high impact projects of Region IX, which was the Zamboanga del Sur Coastal Road. The improvement of this road was envisioned not only to improve access but to boost tourism potentials in the area, considering the scenic views and beautiful beaches which were comparable to other prime beaches in the country. The 10th MinDC-JPP Session was conducted at the NEDA Regional Office IX in Pagadian City on February 28, 2019 which was hosted by DPWH IX. The session was led by MinDA’s Policy, Planning and Project Development Director. It was participated in by the officials and technical staff of Mindanao Regional Offices of DPWH, NEDA, BARMM, among others. The discussion included the identification of missing gaps that were crucial to the interconnectivity of regions; assessment of funding and implementation of 42 priority interregional projects; establishment of common point at certain boundaries; and implementation of road projects in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The RPMC IX Secretariat also participated in the 1st Semester and 2nd Semester CY 2019 NPMC Meetings cum RPMES Forum which were conducted on March 6, 2019 and November 5, 2019, respectively, at the NEDA Board Room, NEDA Building, Pasig City. These meetings aimed to: (a) discuss updates on the implementation of the RPMES; (b) facilitate action on issues raised by RPMCs; and (c) discuss other monitoring and evaluation-related matters. For the 2nd semester, a number of issue/concerns were discussed such as the DPWH Road Standards, particularly on Department Order No. 11 s. 2014 vis-à-vis DO No. 112 s. 2019, Updates on the facilitation of Relocation of Electric Posts (DPWH-DOE JMC No. 1 s. 2014) and other concerns related to Local Project Monitoring Committees (LPMCs). The 8th M & E Network Forum was attended by RPMC IX Chairperson and its TWG Leader on November 19-20, 2019 at Crowne Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. This forum aimed to provide a venue for sharing emerging evaluation practices in the Philippines, to showcase selected commissioned evaluation studies, and discuss challenges and opportunities to sustain evaluation and


practice. It also covered presentations/discussion by M & E experts on relevant themes, namely: (a) real-time monitoring and data capture; (b) how evaluation evidence has informed decision-making and policy reform; (c) evaluation tools and strategies; and (d) concluded and ongoing evaluations as a showcase for good practices, among others.

Glossary of Terms

Agrarian Justice Delivery one of the core programs of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) which has the primary jurisdiction to determine and adjudicate agrarian reform cases and provide free legal assistance to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) involved (www.dar.gov.ph).

Agrarian Law Implementation

agrarian legal assistance is comprised of resolution of agrarian law implementation (ALI) cases, ARB representation before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, and mediation and conciliation (www.dar.gov.ph).

Aquaculture refers to fishery operations involving all forms of raising and culturing fish and other fishery species in fresh, brackish and marine water areas. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Armed-Conflict a contested incompatibility which concerns government and/or territory where the use of armed force between two parties, of which at least one is the government of a state, results in at least 25 battle-related deaths.

Basic Education the education intended to meet learning needs in order to set the foundation for subsequent learning. It covers six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School. It also includes alternative learning system for out-of-school youth and adult learners and includes education for those with special needs. (RA 10533, 2013).

Business Name Registration

Business Name (BN) shall refer to any name that is different from the true name of an individual which is used or signed in connection with her/his business on any written or printed receipts, including receipts for business taxes, duties and fees and withdrawal or delivery receipts; any written or printed evidence of any agreement or business transaction; and any sign or billboard conspicuously exhibited in plain view in, or at the place of her/his business or elsewhere, announcing his /her business. Section 1 of Act No. 3883 states that it is unlawful for any person to use any name in connection with her/his business other than her/his true name without first registering the business name in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).(www.dti.gov.ph)

Business Permit and Licensing System

Business registration is a process that involves both national and local governments. Making it simpler and easier for applicants is a challenge that confronts both. There are recent efforts by the national government to spur productivity and improve competitiveness, and a focus of attention is how to simplify, shorten and fast-track the business registration requirements of national agencies. (www.dti.gov.ph)

Capability Building planned development of (or increase in) knowledge, output rate, management, skills, and other capabilities of an organization through acquisition, incentives, technology, and/or training.

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Commercial Fishing is the catching of fish with the use of fishing boats with a capacity of more than three

(3) gross tons for trade, business or profit beyond subsistence or sports fishing. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Crime is the act and omission punishable by law; it is also referred to as felony…(2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Crime Clearance Efficiency

the percentage of cleared cases out of the total number of crime incidents handled by law enforcement agencies.

Crime Rate the number of crime incidents committed per 100,000 population. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Crime Solution Efficiency the percentage of solved cases out of the total number of crime incidents handled by law enforcement agencies.

Crime Statistics statistics concerning the incidence, type, etc., of crime in a particular area; (now also in singular) a victim of crime. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Crime Volume is the total number of crime incidents committed in a given area over a period of time; it is also referred to a crime incidence.

Crop Production is the quantity produced and actually harvested for a particular crop during the reference period. It includes those harvested but damaged, stolen, given away, consumed, given as harvesters' and threshers' shares, reserved etc. Excluded are those produced but not harvested due to low price, lack of demand and force majeure or fortuitous events, etc. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

a process of disaster risk reduction and management in which at risk communities are actively engaged in the identification, analysis, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of disaster risks in order to reduce their vulnerabilities and enhance their capacities, and where the people are at the heart of decision-making and implementation of disaster risk reduction and management activities (RA 10121).

Consumer Price Index indicator of the change in the average prices of a fixed basket of goods and services commonly purchased by households relative to a base year. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Crude Birth Rate is a measure of one characteristic of the natural growth or increase of a population.

Crude Death Rate is measure of one mortality from all causes which may result in a decrease of population.

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Disaster Risk The potential disaster loss (i.e., lives, health status, livelihoods, assets, services) which could occur to a particular community or a society over some specified future time period (RA 10121; UNISDR, 2009).

Disaster Risk Reduction the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including the reduction of exposure to hazards, lessening vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events (UNISDR, 2007; RA 10121).

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

refers to the systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improve coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster. (RA 10121)

Dropout Rate the percentage of pupils/students who leave school during the year for any reason as well as those who complete the previous grade/year level but fail to enroll in the next grade/year level the following school year to the total number of pupils/students enrolled during the previous school year. (2006 IACES).

Employed

include all persons 15 years old and over as of their last birthday during the basic survey reference period as either: (a) At work. Those who do any work even for one hour during the reference period for pay or profit, or work without pay on the farm or business enterprise operated by a member of the same household related by blood, marriage, or adoption; (b) With a job but not at work. Those who have a job or business but are not at work because of temporary illness/injury, vacation, or other reasons. Likewise persons who expect to report for work or to start, operation of a farm or business enterprise within two weeks from the date of the enumerator’s visit, are considered employed. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Employment Rate percentage of the total number of employed persons to the total number of persons in the labor force. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Environmental Compliance Certificate

a document issued by DENR/EMB after a positive review of the ECC application, certifying that based on the representations of the proponent, the proposed project or undertaking will not cause significant negative environmental impact. contains specific measures and conditions that the project proponent has to undertake before and during the operation of the project, and in some cases, during the project’s abandonment phase to mitigate identified environmental impacts. (eia.dmb.gov.ph/wp-ontent/uploads/2016/06/eia-ecc.pdf)

Environmental Impact Assessment

a process that involves predicting and evaluating the likely impacts of a project as well as the ensuing preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures in order to


protect the environment and community’s welfare. (eia.dmb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/eia-ecc.pdf)

Fiscal Policy refers to the use of government spending and tax policies to influence economic conditions, including demand for goods and services, employment, inflation and economic growth. (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fiscalpolicy.asp)

Fisherfolk refers to people who are directly or personally and physically engaged in catching and/or culturing and processing fishery and/or aquatic resources. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Fisheries refer to all activities relating to the act or business of fishing, culturing, preserving, processing, marketing, developing, conserving and managing aquatic resources and the fishery areas, including the privilege to fish or take aquatic resource thereof. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Fisheries Production

refers to a classification of workers who catch, breed and raise fish and cultivate other forms of aquatic life for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Full Disclosure Policy a policy that mandates local government units to post plans, budgets, and full utilization reports to enable the public to view, download, and print these financial documents to allow their constituents to understand how their local governments budget and spent for public services. (www.dilg.gov.ph)

Geologic Hazard is an extreme natural events in the crust of the earth that pose a threat to life and property, for example, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis (tidal waves) and landslides. (Glossary of Environment Statistics, Studies in Methods, Series F, No. 67, United Nations, New York, 1997).

Gross Regional Domestic Product

aggregate of gross value added or income from each industry or economic activity of the regional economy. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Gross Value-Added the difference between gross output and intermediate consumption. Gross outputs of a production unit during a given period is equal to the gross value of the goods and services produced during the period and recorded at the moment they are produced, regardless of whether or not there is a change in ownership. Intermediate consumption refers to the value of goods and services used in the production process during the accounting period. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

High Value Crops these are crops other than traditional crops which include, but are not limited to: coffee and cacao, fruit crops (citrus, cashew,guyabano, papaya, mango, pineapple, strawberry, jackfruit, rambutan, durian, mangosteen, guava, lanzones, and watermelon), root crops (potato and ubi), vegetable crops (asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cauliflower, radish, tomato, bell pepper, and patola), legumes, pole sitao (snap beans and garden pea), spices and condiments (black pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion), and cutflower and ornamental foliage plants (chrysanthemum, gladiolus, anthuriums, orchids, and statice) (RA 7900).

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Higher Education or Tertiary Education

the stage of formal education requiring secondary education covering the programs on all courses of study leading to a bachelor’s degree and all degree courses of study beyond bachelor’s degree level.

Index Crimes refer to crimes that are serious in nature and occur with sufficient frequency and regularity for them to serve as index in crime analysis. These include the following: (a) crimes against persons; and (b) crimes against property. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Indigenous Peoples peoples who are regarded as indigenous on account of their descent from the populations which inhabited the country, at the time of conquest or colonization or at the time of inroads of non-indigenous religions and cultures or the establishment of present state boundaries who retain some or all of their own social, economic, cultural and political institutions, but who may have been displaced from their traditional domains or who may have resettled outside their ancestral domains (RA 8371, 1997).

Infant Mortality/Death is the death of an infant under one year of age.

Infant Mortality Rate the probability of dying between birth and age one, expressed as the number of infant deaths or deaths occurring before reaching 12 months of life in a given period per 1,000 live births. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Inflation Rate the annual rate of change or year-on-year change in Consumer Price Index. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Informal Settlers someone who is part of a group that has established housing on land to which the group has no legal claim.

Kapatid Angat Lahat Mentor Me Program

project KAPATID is an initiative of the DTI and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) to help the country’s micro and small enterprises (MSEs) through three key components: The Mentor ME (micro entrepreneurs) program, a coaching and mentoring approach where large corporations teach MSEs on different aspects of business operations; the Adopt-an-SSF (Shared Service Facility) program, which aims to help micro entrepreneurs by providing them access to SSFs in their community; the Inclusive Business (IB) model where MSEs are linked into large companies’ value chains; the aim of the program is for MSMEs to scale up their business through the weekly theoretical, conceptual discussions and mentoring sessions by experienced entrepreneurs, and seasoned business lecturers on the different functional areas of entrepreneurship. The Mentor ME Program is divided into two phases and will run for 12 weeks.(www.dti.gov.ph)



Labor Force

the population 15 years old and over whether employed or unemployed who contribute to the production of goods and services in the country. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Labor Force Participation Rate

percentage of the total number of persons in the labor force to the total population 15 years old and over to the total household population 15 years and over. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Macroeconomic Policies are critical in shaping the landscape within which factor markets (such as labor and capital) and product markets (such as shoes, cars, or bread) operate. It include taxes, government spending and borrowing, exchange rate determinants, and monetary and credit rules. (https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/ macroeconomics/brief/ macroeconomic-policy)

Marginalized groups in society who, for reasons of poverty, geographical inaccessibility, culture, language, religion, age, gender, migrant status or other disadvantage, have not benefited from health, education, employment and other opportunities, and who are relegated to the sidelines of political persuasion, social negotiation, and economic bargaining (NEDA-SDC, 2007).

Material Recovery Facility

a place where collected segregated wastes are brought for final sorting. It is also a place where the segregated recyclables are stored separately according to type i.e. paper, plastics, metal, etc. until they are sold to junk dealers or recyclers. The MRF is also a place where processing of biodegradable wastes into compost is being done. (EMB-Environmental Compliance Assistance Center)

Maternal Mortality/Death

is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.

Maternal Mortality Rate

the number of women who die from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes) during pregnancy and childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, per 100,000 live births.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

any business activity/enterprise engaged in industry, agri-business/ services, whether single proprietorship, cooperative, partnership, or corporation whose total assets, inclusive of those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity's office, plant and equipment are situated, must have value falling under the following categories: By Asset Size* Micro : Up to PHP3,000,000 Small : PPH3,000,001 - PHP15,000,000 Medium: PHP15,000,001 - PHP100,000,000 Large : above PHP100,000,000

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Alternatively, MSMEs may also be categorized based on the number of employees: Micro: 1 - 9 employees Small: 10 - 99 employees Medium: 100 - 199 employees Large: More than 200 employees (As defined under Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Council Resolution No. 01 Series of 2003 dated 16 January 2003)

Monetary Policy consists of the process of drafting, announcing, and implementing the plan of actions taken by the central bank, currency board, or other competent monetary authority of a country that controls the quantity of money in an economy and the channels by which new money is supplied. Monetary policy consists of management of money supply and interest rates, aimed at achieving macroeconomic objectives such as controlling inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity. (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/monetarypolicy.asp)

Monetary System any formal structure adapted by a government that issues a currency which is accepted as the medium of exchange by its citizens and by other governments. Most monetary systems are managed by a central bank which is given the authority to print money and control its supply in the economy. (http://www.investorwords.com/19130/monetary_system.html#ixzz5tv07ZUOw)

Monitoring a continuing function that uses systematic collection of data on specified indicators to provide management and the main stakeholders of an ongoing development intervention with indications of the extent of progress and achievement of objectives and progress in the use of allocated funds (OECD-DAC).

Municipal Fishing is fishing within municipal waters using fishing vessels of three (3) gross tons or less, or fishing not requiring the use of fishing vessels. (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

National Achievement Test

a set of standardized tests administered by the Department of Education (DepEd addressing the major subjects taught in school. The tests are given to Grade 3 where students are assessed in both English, Filipino, Math and Science. A different set of tests is given to Grade 6 pupils where each of the following 5 subjects is assigned 40 items: (Science, Math, English, Filipino and Social Studies). Another set is administered to fourth year high school students.

National Greening Program

a government priority program seeking to “plant some 1.5 billion trees covering about 1.5 million hectares for a period of six (6) years from 2011 to 2016, in lands of the public domain.” It aims to reduce poverty, promote food security, environmental stability and biodiversity conservation, and enhance climate change mitigation and adaptation. (Executive Order No. 26)

Negosyo Centers

the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council shall encourage public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the establishment and

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management of Negosyo Centers. Coordination and collaboration with the Local Government Units (LGUs) and other agencies and organizations is imperative to avoid duplication of efforts and to foster coordinated action. Existing Centers may continue to operate as Negosyo Centers subject to the provisions of the “Go Negosyo Act” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Centers will be responsible for promoting “ease of doing business and facilitating access to services for MSMEs within its jurisdiction”, such as: a) Business Registration Assistance; b) Business Advisory Services; c) Business Information and Advocacy; and d) Monitoring and Evaluation

Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay

It aims to promote a more inclusive MSME development that will ensure stronger value chain linkages of our industries, encourage dynamic entrepreneurial activities at the barangay level, and capacitate more entrepreneurs to scale up their operations.

Net Enrolment Rate The ratio of the enrolment for the age group corresponding to the official school age in the elementary/secondary level to the population of the same age group in a given year.

Non-Index Crimes refer to crimes that do not fall under index crimes. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

OTOP Next Generation One Town, One Product (OTOP-Philippines) is a priority program of the government to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Through OTOP, local chief executives of each city and municipality take the lead in identifying, developing, and promoting a specific product or service, which has a competitive advantage. OTOP-Philippines supports micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to manufacture, offer, and market distinctive products or services through the use of indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents. (www.dti.gov.ph)

Overseas Filipino Workers

a Filipino Worker who is to be engaged, is engaged, or has been engaged in a remunerated activity in a country of which he/she is not a legal resident. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

is a human development program of the national government that invests in the health and education of poor households, particularly of children aged 0-18 years old. Patterned after the conditional cash transfer scheme implemented in other developing countries, the Pantawid Pamilya provides cash grants to beneficiaries provided that they comply with the set of conditions required by the program. (https://pantawid.dswd.gov.ph/)

Performance Challenge Fund

an incentive fund to eligible local government units in the form of counterpart funding for local development projects in the Annual Investment Program and

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funded out of the 20 percent Local Development Fund. It seeks to rationalize national government intergovernmental transfers to local government units, and encourage alignment of local development initiatives with national government development agenda and priorities. (www.dilg.gov.ph)

Poverty Incidence the proportion of families/individuals with per capita income/ expenditure less than the per capita poverty threshold to the number of families/individuals. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Poverty Threshold the minimum income/expenditure required for a family/individual to meet the basic food and non-food requirements. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management

a mechanism to support the attainment of the Civil Service Commission vision of becoming a Center of Excellence for Human Resource and Organization Development. It assesses the agency’s human resource management competencies, systems, and practices toward HR excellence. It presents a more progressive system of assessment as it entails greater engagement not just of the human resource management officer (HRMO) but also of the officials and the rank-and-file employees of the agency. (www.pahrodf.org.ph)

Protected Areas is a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. (IUCN Definition 2008).

Public Employment Service Office

PESO is a non-fee charging multi-employment service facility or entity established or accredited pursuant to Republic Act No. 8759 otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999. To carry out full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all, and for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government particularly at the local levels there shall be established in all capital towns of provinces, key cities, and other strategic areas a Public Employment Service Office, Hereinafter referred to as PESO, which shall be community-based and maintained largely by local government units (LGUs) and a number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or community-based organizations (CBOs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs). The PESOs shall be linked to the regional offices of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for coordination and technical supervision, and to the DOLE central office, to constitute the national employment service network. (http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/2013-12-16-01-22-48/about-peso)

Purchasing Power of the Peso

a measure of the real value of the peso in a given period relative to a chosen reference period. It is computed by getting the reciprocal of the CPI and multiplying the result by 100. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook) is an individualized community-based three-pronged approach to crime prevention and treatment of offenders with Restorative Justice as its philosophical foundation,

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Rehabilitation Program Therapeutic Community as the treatment modality and Volunteers as lead community resource. (https://dojpparegion6.com/the-doj-ppa-rehabilitation-program/)

Restorative Justice

is a process through which remorseful offenders accept responsibility for their misconduct, particularly to their victims and to the community. It creates obligation to make things right through proactive involvement of victims, ownership of the offender of the crime and the community in search for solutions which promote repair, reconciliation and reassurance. (http://probation.gov.ph/restorative-justice/)

Results Matrix companion document of the Regional Development Plan containing statements of results to be achieved, specifying sectoral indicators and targets that serve as metrics in measuring yearly accomplishments or deviations of plan implementation.

Revenue Generation is the total amount of monies collected for the duration of a specified time. This amount of money is taken into consideration when analyzing the overall profit made from sales. (https://www.reference.com/business-finance/revenue-generation-ecb3c7fc6ece825f)

Roll On, Roll Off (RORO) port facility where vehicles and machinery are loaded onto large shipping vessels for transport. RORO vessels have built-in ramps that allow wheeled cargo to be efficiently loaded and unloaded when in port.

Seal of Good Local Governance

a mechanism that monitors and recognizes adherence of local government units to performance criteria on any of the following areas: (1) good financial housekeeping, (2) disaster preparedness, (3) social protection for the basic sector, (4) business friendliness and competitiveness, (5) environmental compliance, (6) law and order and public safety, and (7) tourism, culture and arts. (www.dilg.gov.ph)

Shared Service Facility Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project aims to improve the competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them with machinery, equipment, tools, systems, skills and knowledge under a shared system. The SSF Project is being implemented nationwide with project partners termed as Cooperators, which may be any juridical entity such as but not limited to non-government organizations, people’s organizations, cooperatives, industry/trade/business associations, local government units (LGUs), state universities/colleges technical vocational schools and other similar government and training institutions. Beneficiaries of the project are the actual and potential users of the SSF which should be predominantly cooperatives, associations or groups of MSMEs including MSMEs or individual entrepreneurs who may not be members of cooperatives, associations, corporations or organizations.

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Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program

one of DOST’s flagship program, SETUP is a nationwide strategy aimed at encouraging and assisting SMEs to adopt technology innovations to improve their operations; thus boost their productivity and competitiveness. The program enables firms to address their technical problems through technology transfer and technology interventions. (www.dost.gov.ph)

SME Roving Academy

SME Roving Academy (SMERA) is a continuous learning program for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become competitive in the domestic and international markets. Its main strategies contain:

Integration of the business development services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at the national and local levels;

Establishment of the Provincial, Regional, and National Entrepreneurship Development Networks;

Management of an inclusive promotion program Partner Agencies:

Business Development Services (BDS) Providers Local Government Units (LGUs) Training institutions, chamber, academe, and financial institutions Trade and Industry Associations Other government and non-government organizations (NGOs).

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Special Program for Employment of Students

Republic Act 10917 series of 2016. The SPES is an employment bridging program during summer or Christmas vacation that aims to augment the family’s income of poor but deserving students, out-of-school youth (OSY) or dependents of displaced or would-be displaced workers who intend to finish their education. (http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/special-program-for-employment-of-students-spes#spes-downloadable-materials)

Tax Revenue the revenues collected from taxes on income and profits, social security contributions, taxes levied on goods and services, payroll taxes, taxes on the ownership and transfer of property, and other taxes. (https://data.oecd.org/tax/tax-revenue.htm)

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

is understood as comprising education, training and skills development relating to a wide range of occupational fields, production, services and livelihoods. TVET, as part of lifelong learning, can take place at secondary, post-secondary and tertiary levels and includes work-based learning and continuing training and professional development which may lead to qualifications.

Terrorist an individual who commits an act or acts of terrorism.

Therapeutic Community is an environment that helps people get help while helping others. It is a treatment environment: the interactions of its members are designed to be therapeutic within the context of the norms that require for each to play the dual role of client-therapist. (http://probation.gov.ph/therapeutic-community/)

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Total Fertility Rate the number of children a woman that would be born alive to a woman (or group of women) during her lifetime if she were to pass through her childbearing years conforming to the age specific fertility rates of a given time period. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Transparency Seal the mandatory disclosure of key budget and major plans of national government agencies (statement of allotment, obligation and balances; disbursement and income; procurement plans) in their respective websites. (www.dbm.gov.ph)

Unemployment Rate percentage of the total number of unemployed persons to the total number of persons in the labor force. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Underemployed include employed persons who express the desire to have additional hours of work in their present job or an additional job, or have a new job with longer working hours. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Underemployment Rate percentage of the total number of unemployed persons to the total employed persons. (2018 Philippine Statistical Yearbook)

Value Chains Volunteerism

in agriculture, identifies the set of actors and activities that bring a basic agricultural product form production in the field to final consumption, where at each stage value is added to the product. A value chain can be a vertical linking or a network between various independent business organizations and van involve processing, packaging, storage, transport and distribution. The terms “value chain” and “supply chain” are often used interchangeably (FAO, 2005). is a program of the Parole and Probation Administration aimed at generating maximum, effective and efficient citizen participation and community involvement in the process of client rehabilitation, prevention of crime and the overall administration of criminal justice. (http://probation.gov.ph/volunteerism/)

Working Age Population refers to population 15-64 years old at a specified time. The working age population is divided into persons in the labor force and persons not in the labor force. https://psa.gov.ph/content/working-age-population

Yield is an indicator of productivity derived by dividing total production by the area harvested (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Youth Individuals belonging to the age group 15 to 30 years (RA 8044, 1995).

Youth Entrepreneurship Program

It was a focused program aimed to address the young demographics of the country to become productive individuals through entrepreneurship. It would help young Filipinos develop their entrepreneurial skills by offering them a comprehensive package of interventions. This program’s three components were: Youth Start, Youth Net, and Youth Match.

Youth Unemployment Rate

the proportion of the youth labor force that is unemployed. (https://millenniumindicators.un.org/unsd/mdg)

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