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SOCCSKSARGEN:

2013-2016

UPDATED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Philippine Copyright @2013 by the National Economic and Development Authority

Regional Office No. XII

Establishing Its Role as the

Sustainable Food Center of the South

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SOCCSKSARGEN’s Updated Regional Development Plan (RDP) draws from the

effective execution of development programs and policies in the first three years of

its implementation.

At the national level, the strong macroeconomic fundamentals resulted in

stronger investor interest, improved competitiveness rankings, and recent investment

grade status granted by credit rating agencies. However, we are mindful that the

experience of growth is still not enough to make a significant impact on our poverty

reduction and employment creation goals across the country. Thus, the need to

purposefully consider spatial and sectoral concerns becomes the thrust of the

Updated Philippine Development Plan (PDP) at the national level and the Updated

RDPs at the regional level.

The Regional Development Council (RDC), in crafting this plan, took stock of

the accomplishments achieved and challenges encountered in the first three years of

its implementation. Various stakeholders were engaged through a series of

consultations to ensure that the entire process of development would be inclusive.

With a renewed desire to deliver inclusive growth, this plan provides the

spatial dimension to the Updated PDP by identifying region-specific resources, needs

and interventions. While SOCCSKSARGEN’s Updated RDP provides the framework for

local development, strategies are parallel with the national plan to ensure alignment

of national and regional policies and programs.

This plan is a living document that validates RDC’s commitment to achieve the

region’s development goals. We hope that through this Updated RDP, development

in SOCCSKSARGEN shall be appropriately guided through the prudent use of its vast

natural resources and a productive partnership between government and an engaged

and active citizenry.

We, in NEDA, fully support the region’s desire for inclusive growth as we all

strive to not leave a single Filipino lagging behind our country’s economic successes.

ARSENIO M. BALISACAN

Secretary of Socio-economic Planning

NEDA Director-General

NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

NEDA sa Pasig, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

M E S S A G E

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The 2011-2016 SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Plan (RDP) was

formulated to serve as the region’s blueprint to achieve its twin goals of inclusive

growth and poverty reduction. The said Plan is aligned with the Philippine

Development Plan (PDP) and supports the 16-Point Agenda of President Benigno S.

Aquino, as well as the social contract with the Filipino People which is to stabilize the

macro-economic situation by attaining a broad-based, inclusive and sustainable

growth in a peaceful society.

Three years after the formulation of the SOCCSKSARGEN RDP, the sectoral

committees of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII which served as the

planning committees revisited the Plan to track the region’s achievement of its

targets. The Updated RDP focused on the assessment on the extent of its attainment

of the targets, identified the developmental challenges that need to be addressed,

adopted relevant strategies, and revised targets as maybe necessary.

A new feature of the Updated RDP is the inclusion of the revalidated Regional

Results Matrix (RRM) for each chapter of the Plan. The RRM includes statements of

objectives with matching indicator framework for the various levels of results to be

achieved in the RDP. The RRM also serves as a guide in the programming,

prioritization of programs and projects, and budgeting process of various

implementing agencies. Anchored on results-based management, the RRM shifts the

focus from input-output monitoring to an emphasis on the achievements of outcomes

and impact prioritized in the Plan.

The updated RDP is crafted after a series of thorough and arduous workshops

and consultations with various stakeholders in the region. On and in behalf of the

NEDA Regional Office XII, I wish to convey my deepest gratitude and appreciation to

all individuals and entities who contributed in the updating of the Plan. Together we

shall work towards realizing higher growth for the region’s economy and its people.

Move on SOCCSKSARGEN!

ARTURO G. VALERO, Ph.D.

Acting Chairperson, RDC XII and

Regional Director, NEDA XII

National Economic and Development Authority XII

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL XII

Koronadal City

P R E F A C E

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Table of Contents

Title Page Message ii Preface iii RDC XII Resolution No. 65, Series of 2013 iv SOCCSKSARGEN Region Administrative Map v List of Tables xi List of Figures xiv Acronyms xv CHAPTER 1: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 1

I. Vision of Development 1 II. Comparative Advantages 1 III. Development Challenges 2 IV. Development Goal and Strategic Outcomes 2

CHAPTER 2: INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND POVERTY REDUCTION 8

I. Assessment 8 A. Economic Performance 8 1. Gross Regional Domestic Product 8 2. Prices 9 3. Investments and Exports 9 4. Average Family Income 9 5. Poverty and Food Threshold 9 6. Poverty Incidence 9 7. Livelihood and Employment 10 B. Fiscal Reforms 10 1. Local Income 10 2. Internal Revenue Tax 11 3. Internal Revenue Allotment 11 II. Development Challenges 11 III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes 11 A. Stable macroeconomy achieved 11 1. Maintaining Growth Rates in Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery and

Forestry 12

2. Sustain Higher Growth Rates in Industry 12 3. Increase Growth Rates in Services 12 4. Stabilizing inflation rates 12 5. Meeting the MDG Poverty Reduction Targets by 2015 13 6. Providing Livelihood and Employment 13 7. Management of Population Growth Rate 14 B. Stable fiscal management attained 14 1. Increasing local income 14 2. Intensifying collection of Internal Revenue Tax 14

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Title Page 3. Reducing dependency on Internal Revenue Allotment 15 CHAPTER 3 COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY AND SERVICES SECTOR 16

I. Assessment 16 A. Investments, MSMEs and Exports 16 B. Industry Clusters 16 C. Tourism Industry 18 D. Competitiveness in terms of Economic Dynamism 20 E. Consumer Welfare Awareness 21 II. Development Challenges 22 A. Low economic productivity 22 B. Need to improve competitiveness of regional industry and services 22 C. Need to increase consumer welfare awareness of their rights and

responsibilities and satisfaction of quality goods and services 22

III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes 23 A. Increase economic productivity 23 a. Increase the level of investments and exports 23 b. Increase tourist arrivals 23 B. Improve competitiveness of regional industry and services 26 C. Enhance the level of consumer welfare awareness of their rights

and responsibilities and satisfaction of quality goods and services 26

IV. Plan Targets 26 CHAPTER 4: COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR

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I. Assessment 31 A. Contribution to Rapid and Sustained Growth 31 II. Developmental Challenges 36 A. Low productivity and production in agriculture and fishery sector 36 III. Development Goal and Strategic Outcome 39 A. Increase productivity and production in agriculture and fishery

sector towards the attainment of food security 39

IV. Plan Targets 41 CHAPTER 5: ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT 46

I. Assessment 46 A. Integrated and effective transport system 46 1. Land transportation 46 a. Roads and bridges 46 b. Motor vehicle registration 47 2. Port development 50 3. Airport development 51

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Title Page B. Efficient water resource management 51 1. Irrigation 51 2. Water supply 52 3. Flood control 53 C. Adequate and reliable energy supply 55 D. Effective communications and information management system 56 E. Adequate social infrastructure 56 F. Kilos Abante Priority Programs/ Projects 57 II. Development Challenges 58 III. Development Goal and Strategic Outcome 60 A. Integrated and effective transport system towards improved

mobility and accessibility 60

B. Water security 61 C. Adequate and reliable energy supply for socio-economic and

institutional development 61

D. Effective communications and information management system 62 E. Adequate social infrastructure 62 F. Priority programs/ projects 62 CHAPTER 6: TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL SYSTEM 65

I. Assessment 65 II. Development Challenge 66 III. Development Goal and Strategic Outcome 66 IV. Plan Targets 66 CHAPTER 7: GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW 67

I. Assessment 67 A. Good Governance 67 B. Strengthening of Justice System 77 C. Jail Management 80 II. Development Challenges 81 III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcome 81 A. Promote Effective and Transparent Governance 81 B. Enhance Access to Justice System 86 CHAPTER 8: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 89 I. Assessment 89 A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation 89 B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human

Resources 91

C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training 92 D. Higher Education 92

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Title Page E. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services 93 F. Adequate and Safe Housing 94 II. Development Challenges 95 A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation 95 B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human

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C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education 96 D. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services 96 F. Adequate and Safe Housing 96 III. Strategies 97 A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation 97 B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human

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C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education 97 D. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services 98 E. Adequate and Safe Housing 98 IV. Plan Targets 99 A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation 99 B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human

Resources 99

C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education 100 D. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services 101 E. Adequate and Safe Housing 101 CHAPTER 9: PEACE AND SECURITY 102

I. Assessment 102 A. Improved Peace and Order 102 1. Crime prevention 102 2. Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign 105 3. Internal Security 105 B. Improved Public Safety 107 C. Sustained peace and development 108 II. Development Challenges 109 A. Slow-paced rehabilitation and development of conflict-affected

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B. Vulnerability to security threats 109 C. Incidence of criminal activities 109 D. Inadequate capability for ensuring public safety 109 III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes 109 A. Accelerate development in conflict-affected areas 109 B. Reduce vulnerability to security threats 110 C. Acquire manpower, logistical and capacity building 111 D. Ensure public safety 112

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CHAPTER 10: CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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I. Assessment 113 A. Rehabilitation, Protection and Conservation of Ecosystem 113 B. Improvement of the environmental quality for a cleaner and

healthier environment 115

II. Development Challenges 116 A. Environmental Degradation 116 III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes 117 A. Natural resources conserved, protected and rehabilitated 117 B. Environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier environment

improved 119

C. Improved capacities of human communities to natural disasters 120

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING 122

DIRECTORY OF THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL XII, 2013-2016 124

RDC XII PLANNING COMMITTEES FOR THE FORMULATION OF UPDATED SOCCSKSARGEN RDP, 2013-2016

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RDC XII SECRETARIAT / NEDA REGIONAL OFFICE XII 126

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List of Tables

Table No. Title

2.1 Gross Regional Domestic Product By Industrial Origin Growth Rates, At Constant 2000 Prices, 2010-2012

2.2 Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold and Poverty Incidence By Area, 2006, 2009 and 2012

2.3 Labor and Employment Indicators, 2010-2012, Region XII

2.4 Tax and Internal Revenue Collection, 2010-2012, Region XII

2.5 GRDP Growth Targets, 2011-2016, Region XII

2.6 Poverty Targets In 2015, Region XII

2.7 Employment Targets, 2013-2016, Region XII

2.8 Tax and Internal Revenue Collection Targets 2013-2016, Region XII

3.1 Regional Investments and Exports

3.2 Visitor Arrivals By Type, 2010-2012

3.3 Investments and Exports Target, 2013-2016

3.4 MSMEs Indicators and Targets, 2013-2016

3.5 Hotel Occupancy Rate By Area, 2013-2016

3.6 Visitor Arrivals Target By Type and Area, 2013-2016

3.7 Science and Technology Indicators and Targets, 2013-2016

3.8 Indicators and Targets of the Mining Industry, 2013-2016

3.9 Cooperative Development Targets, 2013-2016

4.1 Rice Self-Sufficiency Ratio, 2009-2012

4.2 Existing Areas with Irrigation Facilities, 2009-2012

4.3 Palay Productivity, 2009-2012

4.4 Corn Productivity, 2009-2012

4.5 Productivity of High Value Commercial Crops, 2009-2012

4.6 Land and Land Rights Indicators, 2010-2013

4.7 Productivity Cereal Crop Production in Mindanao

4.8 Productivity of HVCC in Mindanao (in MT/Ha)

4.9 Production Level in Fishery Sector in Mindanao (in Metric Tons)

4.10 Production Level in Livestock and Poultry Sector In Mindanao (‘000 MT/Live Weight)

4.11 Existing Irrigated Areas and Targets (In Hectares), 2013-2016

4.12 Cereal Crops Existing Production Level and Targets (In MT), 2013-2016

4.13 Cereal Crops Existing Area Harvested and Targets (in Hectares), 2013-2016

4.14 Cereal Crops Existing Production Level and Targets (in MT), 2013-2016

4.15 Cereal Crops Existing Area Harvested and Targets (in Hectares), 2013-2016

4.16 Existing Crop Production Level and Targets For HVCC, 2013-2016

4.17 Livestock and Poultry Production Levels and Targets (MT of Live Weight), 2013-2016

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List of Tables

Table No. Title

4.18 Fishery Production Levels and Targets (in MT), 2013-2016

4.19 Land and Land Rights Targets, 2013-2016

5.1 Roads and Bridges, 2010-2012

5.2 Status of Road Projects Implemented, 2012

5.3 Port Development, 2010-2012

5.4 Airport Development, 2010-2012

5.5 Irrigation Facilities, 2012

5.6 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented 2012

5.7 Water Supply Projects, 2010-2012

5.8 Flood Control Projects Implemented, 2012

5.9 Energy Supply, 2010-2012

5.10 Information and Communications Facilities, 2010-2012

5.11 Public School Classrooms Constructed, 2010-2012

5.12 NHA Housing Production, 2010-2012

5.13 Housing Indicators (Infra Component), 2010-2012

5.14 Roads and Bridges Targets, 2014-2016

5.15 Target Areas for Irrigation, 2014-2016

5.16 Number of Classroom Targets, 2014-2016

5.17 NHA Housing Production Targets, 2013-2016

6.1 Banking Institutions in Region XII, 2012

6.2 Number of Municipalities Without Banks, By Province, 2012

6.3 Loan Portfolio and Deposit Liabilities, Region XII, 2010-2012

6.4 Banking and Financial System Targets, Region XII, 2013–2016

7.1 Status of Transfer of Regional Agencies to Koronadal City, Region XII, 2010-2012

7.2 Proficiency Examinations Conducted, 2010-2012

7.3 Anti-Red Tape Act Implementation, 2010-2012

7.4 Plan and Policy Formulation, 2010-2012

7.5 Performance of the Region In Terms of Overall Performance Indicator, 2009-2011

7.6 Performance of Province / City In Terms of Overall Performance Indicator, 2009-2011

7.7 Improving Local Governance and Local Special Bodies, 2010-2012

7.8 Formulation of DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFPs

7.9 Technical Assistance on the Formulation of DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFPs, 2010-2012

7.10 Level of Disaster Preparedness to Flood, 2012

7.11 Status of Roll-Out to Barangay on DRRM/CCA, 2012

7.12 Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Representations, Region XII, 2010-2012

7.13 Other Services Rendered, Region XII, 2010-2012

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Table No. Title

7.14 Inventory of Courts and Dockets, Region XII, 2012

7.15 3-Pronged Harmonized Rehabilitation Program, Region XII, 2011-2012

7.16 Inventory of Volunteer Probation Aides, Region XII, 2010-2012

7.17 List of Interventions for the Safekeeping, Welfare and Development of Inmates, 2011 and 2012

7.18 Transfer to Koronadal City Targets, 2013-2016

7.19 Anti-Red Tape Act Implementation Targets, 2013-2016

7.20 Preparation of Local Plans, 2013-2016

7.21 Selected Local Governance Indicators, 2013-2016

7.22 Targets Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Representations, 2013-2016

7.23 Targets on 3-Pronged Harmonized Rehabilitation Program, 2013-2016

8.1 Status of Health-related MDGs

8.2 Status of Core Health Indicators, 2010-2012

8.3 Basic Education Indicators, 2010-2012

8.4 TVET Indicators, 2010-2012

8.5 Higher Education Indicators, 2010-2012

8.6 Selected Social Protection Indicators, 2010-2012

8.7 Housing Indicators, 2010-2013

8.8 Targets for Selected Health Indicators, 2013-2016

8.9 Basic Education Targets, 2013-2016

8.10 TVET Targets, 2013-2016

8.11 Higher Education Targets, 2013-2016

8.12 Social Protection Targets, 2013-2016

9.1 Crime Solution Efficiency, By Provincial/City Police Office, 2011-2012

9.2 Police to Population Ratio, By Provincial/City Police Office, 2010-2013

9.3 PRO 12 Critical Infrastructure Projects, 2010-2012

9.4 Number of Activities Conducted for the Development and Management of Crime Prevention and Deterrence Program, Regionwide, 2010-2012

9.5 Accomplishment on Anti-Illegal Drugs Programs, Region XII, 2010-2012

9.6 Distribution of Task Forces/Groups, By Urban Area, 2010-2013

9.7 Implementation of IPSP Bayahihan, Region XII, 2010- 2012

9.8 Fire Prevention and Suppression Accomplishments, Region XII, 2011- 2012

9.9 PAMANA Projects Implemented In Region XII, 2012

9.10 Crime Solution and Crime Clearance Efficiency Targets, 2013-2016

9.11 Crime Prevention and Control Program Targets, 2013-2016

9.12 Targets for Campaign Against Illegal Drugs, 2013-2016

9.13 Police to Population Ratio Targets, 2013-2016

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List of Tables

Table No. Title

9.14 Critical Infrastructure Target of the PNP, 2013-2016

9.15 Targets for the Implementation of AFP IPSP Bayanihan and Establishment of Human Rights Offices at Battalion Level, 2013-2016

9.16 Fireman to Population Ratio Targets, 2013-2016

9.17 Fire Prevention, Suppression and Emergency Medical Service Targets, 2013-2016

10.1 Environmental Management Indicators in Region XII

10.2 Environmental Management Indicators in Region XII (Continued)

10.3 Targets for Selected Indicators of the Environment Sector in Region XII

10.4 Targets for Selected Indicators of the Environment Sector in Region XII (Continued)

List of Figures

Figure No. Title

1.1 SOCCSKSARGEN Development Vision

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SOCCSKSARGEN Development Framework, 2013-2016

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Inclusive Tourism Road Network Map

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Livestock and Poultry Production Trend, 2010-2012

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Fishery Production Trend, 2010-2012

5.1

Transportation Map of the SOCCSKSARGEN Region

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Map of Flood-prone Areas of Region XII

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Percentage of Passing Rate, Region XII

7.2

Region XII Annual Investment Program(AIP) By Sector, 2011-2013

8.1

Monitoring Organizational Structure

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Acronyms

4 Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program AAGR Average Annual Growth Rate ADB Asian Development Bank ADSDPP Ancestral Domains Sustainable Development and Protection Plans AEW Agricultural Extension Worker AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines AHFF Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery and Forestry AHJAG Ad-hoc Joint Advisory Group AHMP Accelerated Hunger Mitigation Program AIP Annual Investment Program AO Administrative Order AOR Area of Responsibility ARMM Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ARTA Anti-Red Tape Act BAS Bureau of Agricultural Statistics BESRA Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources BFP Bureau of Fire Protection BIMP-EAGA Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area BIR Bureau of Internal Revenue BJMP Bureau of Jail Management and Penology BOC Bureau of Customs BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand BPAT Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams BPLS Business Permits and Licensing System BPO Business Process Outsourcing BSP Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas CAAP Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines CADT Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title CALT Certificate of Land Title CAPE Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program CARHRIHL Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International

Humanitarian Law CARP Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CBFM Community-based Forest Management CBMS Community-Based Monitoring System CCA Climate Change Adaptation CCCH Ceasefire Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities CCPO Cotabato City Police Office CCSPC Cotabato City State Polytechnic College CCT Conditional Cash Transfer CDD Community Driven Development CDF Control Dump Facility CDP Comprehensive Development Plan CEP Certified Establishment Program CFCST Cotabato Foundation College for Science and Technology CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamps CHED Commission on Higher Education CIS Communal Irrigation System CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan CMTS Cellular Mobile Telephone System COA Commission on Audit COP Culture of Peace COTELCO Cotabato Electric Cooperative CPPO Cotabato Provincial Police Office

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CPT Cleaner Production Technology CSC Civil Service Commission CSEE Career Service Executive Examination CSO Civil Society Organization CURE Comprehensive and Unified Response to Eliminate Red Tape CY Calendar Year DA Department of Agriculture DAR Department of Agrarian Reform DBM Department of Budget and Management DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DepED Department of Education DFS Diversified Farming System DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government DOE Department of Energy DOF-BLGF Department of Finance – Bureau of Local Government Finance DOH Department of Health DOJ Department of Justice DOLE Department of Labor and Employment DOST Department of Science and Technology DOT Department of Tourism DOTC Department of Transportation and Communications DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways DRR Disaster Risk Reduction DRRM Disaster Risk Reduction Management DRRMCs Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils/Committees DRRMO Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office DSWD Department of Social Welfare Development DTI Department of Trade and Industry DU Distribution Unit EC Electric Cooperative ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ELA Executive Legislative Agenda EMS Emergency Medical Service EO Executive Order EOD Explosive and Ordnance Division EPIRA Electric Power Industry Reform Act EPP Export Pathways Program FAB Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro FAPs Foreign Assisted Projects FMS Force Multiplier System FS Feasibility Study GAA General Appropriations Act GAP Good Agricultural Practices G-EPS Government Electronic Procurement System GFI Government Financing Institution GID Governance and Institutions Development GIS Geographic Information System GOCC Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation GPH Government of the Philippines GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product GSCPO General Santos City Police Office GVA Gross Value Added ha Hectare HD-CCTV High Definition Closed Circuit Television HDMF Home Development Mutual Fund HFEP Health Facilities Enhancement Program HH Household

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HR Human Resource HRDMP Human Resource Development Management Plan HUC Highly Urbanized City HVCCs High Value Commercial Crops IAs Irrigators’ Associations ICC Independent Chartered City ICC Indigenous Cultural Community ICON Information Coordinating Network ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross ICT Information and Communication Technology IDPs Internally Displaced Persons IEC Information, Education and Communication IFC International Finance Corporation IFMA Integrated Forest Management Agreement IHL International Human Rights Law IPRA Indigenous People’s Rights Act IPs Indigenous Peoples IPSP Internal Peace and Security Plan IRA Internal Revenue Allotment ISO International Standard Organization ISP Internet Service Provider ISPF International Ship and Port Facility JAGS-CT Jose Abad Santos-Glan-Sarangani Cooperation Triangle KALAHI-CIDSS Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social

Services kg Kilogram km Kilometer KRA Key Result Area kV kilo Volt LED Light Emitting Diode LGPMS Local Government Performance Monitoring System LGU Local Government Unit LHB Local Housing Board lm Linear meter LPRAT Local Poverty Reduction Action Team LSDP Local Shelter Development Plan LTO Land Transportation Office MALMAR Malitubog-Maridagao MBLT Marine Battalion Landing Team MCLET Municipal Coastal Law Enforcement Team MCTC Municipal Circuit Trial Court MDG Millennium Development Goal MFI Micro Finance Institution MFPC Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committee MGB Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau MILF Moro Islamic Liberation Front MinDA Mindanao Development Authority MMIP Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project MMR Maternal Mortality Rate MOA Memorandum of Agreement MPEX Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program MRB Mindanao River Basin MRBDMP Mindanao River Basin Development Master Plan MRF Material Recovery Facility MSMEs Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MT Metric Ton MTC Municipal Trial Court

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MTCCs Municipal Trial Court in Cities MTEF Medium-Term Expenditure Framework MVA Mega Volt Ampere MVUC Motor Vehicle Users’ Charge MW Mega Watt NAPOLCOM National Police Commission NCIP National Commission on Indigenous Peoples NCPW National Crime Prevention Week NCSPC North Cotabato Seed Production Center ND No data NEDA National Economic and Development Authority NGAs National Government Agencies NGOs Non-Government Organizations NGP National Greening Program NHA National Housing Authority NHTS-PR National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction NIA National Irrigation Administration NIPAS National Integrated Protected Areas NIS National Irrigation System NNC National Nutrition Council NRIP National Road Improvement Project NSCB National Statistical Coordination Board NSO National Statistics Office NTC National Telecommunications Commission OD Open Dump OFW Overseas Filipino Workers OPAPP Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process OPI Overall Performance Indicator PA Philippine Army PA Protected Area PAMANA Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan PAMB Protected Area Management Board PAG-IBIG Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya at Gobyerno PAO Public Attorney’s Office PBIS Performance-Based Incentive System PCA Philippine Coconut Authority PCCP Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PCJS Philippine Criminal Justice System PCT Provincial Core Team PD Presidential Decree PDEA Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency PDP Philippine Development Plan PDPFP Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan PEM Public Expenditure Management PESFA Private Education Student Financial Assistance PESO Public Employment Service Office PFM Public Financial Management PFMAT Public Financial Management Assessment Tool PHIC Philippine Health Insurance Corporation PhilGEPS Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System Php Philippine Pesos PIA Philippine Information Agency PLPEM Provincial/Local Planning and Expenditure Management PNP Philippine National Police PNP-SAF Philippine National Police-Special Action Force POs People’s Organizations PPA Philippine Ports Authority

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PPA-DOJ Parole and Probation Administration-Department of Justice PPP Public-Private Partnership PRAISE Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence PRAT Poverty Reduction Action Team PRC Professional Regulation Commission PRO Police Regional Office PSR Private Sector Representative PSS Problem-Solving Session PWD Person With Disability RA Republic Act RAP-LGU Resettlement Assistance Program to LGUs RATE Run After Tax Evader RBPMS Result-Based Performance Management System RDC Regional Development Council RDI Research and Development Institute RDP Regional Development Plan RE Renewable Energy RGC Regional Government Center RoRo Roll on-Roll off RPMC Regional Project Monitoring Committee RTC Regional Trials Court SCPPO South Cotabato Provincial Police Office SIFMA Socialized Integrated Forest Management Agreement SKPPO Sultan Kudarat Provincial Police Office SKSU Sultan Kudarat State University SLF Sanitary Landfill SLGR State of Local Governance Report SMEs Small and Medium Enterprises SMI Sagittarius Mines Incorporated SOCCSKSARGEN South Cotabato, Cotabato Province, Cotabato City Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani,

General Santos SOCOTECO South Cotabato Electric Cooperative SOV Search for Outstanding Volunteers SPPO Sarangani Provincial Police Office SRIP Small River Impounding Project SSF Shared Service Facility SSL Salary Standardization Law SUCs State Universities and Colleges SUKELCO Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative TB Tuberculosis TC Therapeutic Community TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TIEZA Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority TOT Training for Trainors TVET Technical-Vocational Education and Training TWSP Training for Work Scholarship Program UHC-AHA Universal Health Care - Aquino Health Agenda USM University of Southern Mindanao VIILPs Various Infra Including Local Projects VPA Volunteer Probation Aide WDP Wastewater Discharge Permit WQMA Water Quality Management Area

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CHAPTER 1

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

I. Vision of Development

The development vision of SOCCSKSARGEN reflects its desire to become a people of integrity and faith -

communing with God and living out His laws, and walking the paths of righteousness, justice, peace and

respect for human rights and the environment. The people of the region are empowered and are able to

influence others as they are motivated by dynamic and dedicated leaders toward a self-reliant and a

productive way of life.

The socioeconomic development of the region is accelerated by the people’s concerted efforts in harnessing

the region’s natural endowments in a manner that is sustainable. The region shall be known as provider of

quality products and services, particularly from the creative, innovative and responsible development of

high value crops, fishery, mineral resources, and tourism potentials.

It is likewise the vision of the people of the region to be living in an environment where all its elements

(land, water, air, climate and genetic resources) are healthy and green providing them the needed care and

attention for a sustained economy. The sustainable management and utilization of its natural resources is

the region’s legacy to its future generation. Figure 1.1 is the SOCCSKSARGEN Vision of Development

enunciated in the Regional Development Plan (RDP), 2011-2016.

FIGURE 1.1 SOCCSKSARGEN DEVELOPMENT VISION

II. Comparative Advantages

Given its natural endowment, SOCCSKSARGEN Region has great potentials for high levels of agriculture

production, tourism development, energy generation, and other resource-based industries. Support to

develop these industries includes the implementation of high impact infrastructure amenities, such as

airports and irrigation dams. The following are among the comparative advantages of Region XII:

Region XII is strategically located in the south central part of Mindanao. Its location facilitates the

export of various products and eases mobility of people to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-

East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and Southeast Asia.

SOCCSKSARGEN is among the leaders in the country in palay and corn production. It is the top

producer of high value crops like coffee, banana, asparagus, and oil palm. General Santos City is host

to 80 percent of tuna industry in the country. The region also ranks seventh in hog inventory.

“By 2016, Region XII is the home of God-centered, empowered, culturally diverse people; a provider of world class high value crops, fishery, mineral and tourism products and services, propelled by dynamic and dedicated leaders, and living in a green and healthy environment.”

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With the establishment of Halal Laboratory in Koronadal City, the region has vast potential to be the

source of Halal-certified products for export to the billion dollar Halal markets in Southeast Asia and

the Middle East.

The region has existing infrastructure facilities, such as the General Santos International Airport and

the General Santos Port. In support of the development of the agriculture and fishery sector, the

Malitubog-Maridagao River Irrigation System (MALMAR) currently services around 5,500 hectares of

rice fields in the Provinces of Cotabato (Pikit, Carmen) and Maguindanao (Pagalungan, Pagagawan).

The completion of MALMAR Project 2 is expected to expand irrigable areas in both provinces of

Cotabato and Maguindanao.

The Mt. Apo Geothermal Plant in Kidapawan City, Cotabato Province contributes to the power

requirement of the Mindanao Grid.

The region boasts of various eco-tourism destinations, such as Lake Sebu, Mt. Apo, Gumasa beaches,

diving sites, historic caves, and bird and bat sanctuaries.

The socioeconomic growth and development of the region is propelled by talented and highly skilled

population.

III. Development Challenges

To attain its development vision, the region shall address the challenges that continue to confront its people

and hinder its desire to move forward, namely its low and erratic economic growth and high poverty

incidence. These two major challenges are the combined effects of low economic productivity, low income

and lack of access to productive and decent employment, inadequate access to quality basic services,

inadequate infrastructure support, and environmental degradation, as well as the unstable power supply, and

difficulties in sustaining peace, and improving governance.

IV. Development Goal and Strategic Outcomes

The region’s stakeholders shall work together and take advantage of its strength in agriculture, ecotourism

and rich natural resources to sustain or even surpass the current growth of the regional economy and

achieve inclusive growth and poverty reduction by 2016. This shall be attained through a sustained boost in

investments, making available productive employment and increase in income and quality of livelihood

opportunities.

Also considered as critical factors that would contribute to the over-all development goal of inclusive

growth and poverty reduction are the provision of quality and adequate basic social services, resiliency of

the people and communities to all types of disasters, and at the same time, the presence of effective

infrastructure support and resilient financial system in the region.

All these development interventions shall occur with the backdrop of good governance highlighted by the

rule of law, transparency and accountability; green and healthy environment; reliable energy supply and

stable peace and order condition.

Figure 1.2 provides the SOCCSKSARGEN development framework for the next three years.

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FIGURE 1.2 SOCCSKSARGEN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK, 2013-2016

In pursuit of inclusive growth and poverty reduction

The overarching goals of SOCCSKSARGEN region are inclusive growth and poverty reduction. These

goals are consistent with the Social Contract of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III and the

Philippine Development Plan (PDP), 2011-2016.

Inclusive growth refers to a growth that is rapid enough to matter, given the country’s large population,

geographical differences, and social complexity. It is sustained growth that creates jobs, draws the majority

into the economic and social mainstream, and continuously reduces mass poverty.1 For the past three

years, the SOCCSKSARGEN Region pursued strategies and implemented interventions aimed at reducing

poverty levels by increasing economic growth and job generation, providing basic social and infrastructure

services, ensuring good governance, and sustaining the gains in peace initiatives.

From 2010-2012, regional economic performance recorded low and erratic growth trend and high poverty

incidence. These two major challenges are attributed to low economic productivity and low income

because of lack of access to productive and decent employment.

Persistent challenges such as inadequate access of people to basic services, low infrastructure support,

inadequate and unreliable power supply for socioeconomic development, environmental degradation, and

poor governance, further pushed economic productivity down and poverty levels up. If these challenges are

not addressed, the development of the region would remain sluggish. Majority of its people will remain

poor and would not benefit from gains in economic growth.

Poverty reduction is the pro-active initiative of decreasing absolute and relative poverty. Absolute poverty

refers to the condition of the household below the food threshold level while relative poverty refers to the

gap between the rich and the poor2. With all sectors of society benefitting from development through

inclusive growth, there is optimism that the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target of 16.6 percent

poverty incidence shall be attained.

1Philippine Development Plan (PDP), 2011-2016. 2Republic Act (RA) 8425 “Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act of 1997.”

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Strategic Outcomes

From the issues identified, the achievement of the following strategic outcomes is expected to contribute to

the realization of inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

1. Achieving stable macroeconomy

Regional economic performance as measured by the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is targeted to

sustain growth rates within the range of 8% to 10% up to 2016. All the industry groups are expected to post

positive growths during the period. The region shall boost activities in the Services and Industry sectors as

the lead contributor to the economy. The linkage between production and processing shall be further

tightened and strengthened.

2. Meeting the MDG poverty reduction targets by 2015

With the expected growth in the regional economy during the plan period, a greater number of jobs are

expected to be generated which could provide higher and more stable sources of income, particularly for the

vulnerable sectors. Adequate income and access to productive employment are expected to contribute to

the reduction of poverty level in the region. The poverty incidence of population in the region is targeted to

decrease from 46.8% in 2000 to 23.4% by 2015; and, the poverty incidence among families from 40.7% in

2000 to 20.4% in 2015.

3. Providing livelihood and employment

Employment rate is targeted to hit 96.4% by the end of plan period. On the other hand, the reduction in the

underemployment rate is targeted between 15% and 18% in the remaining years of the plan period. To

attain the employment and underemployment targets, increased economic activities that contribute to job

generation in the Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry sector, as well as in the Industry and Services sectors

shall be pursued.

4. Managing the population growth rate

The high population growth in the region demands greater use of resources that are fast depleting. The

region shall therefore strive to manage its population growth by intensifying the implementation of

programs and projects that focus on responsible parenthood, family health, and other health-related

programs, including advocacy on acceptable reproductive health measures. Utilizing medium growth

population assumptions, the region is expected to achieve a slower population growth rate of 2.06% by

2016.

5. Enhancing productivity of MSMEs

The region recognizes the primary role of MSMEs in making the Industry and Service sectors more

competitive. To ensure the development of MSMEs and enhance their productivity, the Industry Clustering

Strategy shall continue to be adopted. This strategy is a goal-oriented cooperation of producers and

industry players to find and to respond to business opportunities not normally accessible to individual

players. It is a private sector-led and government-supported initiative that promotes private and government

collaboration.

6. Boosting investments and exports

By 2016, investments into the region are targeted to increase to PhP 11,800.20 million and exports are

expected to reach US$ 1,294.50 million. The target increase for investments and exports will largely come

from the Industry and Services sectors of the regional economy. This shall be realized through enhanced

policies and increased and sustained production of agricultural and industrial commodities.

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7. Increasing tourist arrivals

To attract tourism investments and to increase tourist arrivals, DOT XII in collaboration with LGUs, hotel

and food operators, transport sector, and handicraft producers shall focus their interventions on the tourism

value chain to specifically develop and market competitive tourism products, improve market access,

connectivity and destination infrastructure, improve tourism institutions, and human resource capacities.

Tourist arrivals are targeted to increase by 10% annually from 682,468 in 2012 to almost one million tourist

arrivals in 2016. The increase in tourist arrivals would result from various initiatives consistent with the

strategies and activities in the tourism industry.

8. Increasing productivity and production in agriculture sector towards the attainment of food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA) XII under the Agri-Pinoy Rice Program aims to increase the rice

production to an average of 4 tons per hectare for irrigated areas and 3.5 tons per hectare for rain-fed areas.

The target increase per hectare would result to an additional 542,075 metric tons of palay or equivalent to

43% increase in total production by 2016. DA XII also plans to expand an additional 72,893 hectares or

11% of the total production area for both irrigated and rain-fed palay. The expansion in irrigated palay

production is also supported by the NIA XII initiatives in expanding their target service areas.

For Agri-Pinoy Corn Program, DA XII targets to increase the production in 2016 by 205,753 MT or about

17% of its total production in 2012. The yellow corn production is almost 60% of the total corn production

in the region and it is expected to deliver an additional 124,178 MT by 2016. The area for corn production

is targeted to increase by 4% or about 18,204 hectares by 2016. Of the total target area expansion, 69% will

be utilized for yellow corn production since it has a greater market demand as compared to white corn.

The contribution of the vulnerable sectors and indigenous peoples (IPs) to agriculture production and hence,

to food security can be enhanced by ensuring them access to lands, granting them land rights, and

mainstreaming them into society.

9. Providing efficient and effective infrastructure facilities and services

The region shall sustain the implementation of road projects consistent with the thrust of President Aquino

to concrete all national and secondary roads leading to production areas and tourism sites by the end of

2016. The region shall likewise pursue the construction and rehabilitation of high priority irrigation

facilities to ensure water security for agriculture production and to provide tap water supply. To facilitate

regional integration, the development of digital infrastructure, such as the Cellular Mobile Telephone

System (CMTS) shall be intensified particularly in remote areas.

The delivery of basic social services shall be improved by constructing more facilities for education and

health infrastructure as well as affordable housing units.

10. Ensuring adequate and reliable energy supply for socio-economic and institutional development

It is imperative for the region to address the unreliable energy supply that slows down industry activities

which could hamper the attainment of regional economic growth. The pace of industrial and commercial

progress in the region continues to grow with the establishment of more processing plants, malls, and hotels

triggering greater demand for power. The region shall pursue the promotion and shall fast track the

development of renewable energy sources, such as hydro and solar power to meet the ever increasing

demand for energy.

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11. Establishing a resilient and inclusive financial system in the region

The financial system is essential for a regional economy in creating channels to transform savings into

investments. One of the factors that contribute to economic growth is the amount of savings that are

efficiently channeled into investment. The soundness and stability of banks can have the incentive and

influence in shaping the major decisions of individuals and enterprises as well as those of non-financial

companies on how much savings will be mobilized. By the end of plan period, it is targeted that total

number of banks would increase from 197 in 2012 to 205 in 2016. Loan portfolio is also expected to

increase from PhP17.27 billion in 2012 to PhP25.25 billion in 2016.

12. Maintaining good governance and the rule of law

The SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Framework, anchored on good governance, is expected to

contribute to the achievement of inclusive growth and poverty reduction. The region shall continue

institutionalizing reforms towards greater participation, accountability, transparency, effectiveness and

efficiency, equity and inclusivity and widened practice of the rule of law. The City Government of

Koronadal in partnership with regional line agencies shall continue the on-site development at the regional

government center in compliance to Executive Order 304 aimed at improving administrative efficiency.

13. Strengthening of justice system

One of the concerns on effective and efficient delivery of justice is the maintenance of a just and orderly

society. Access to justice system through representation shall be provided especially to indigents and

vulnerable clientele in the region. The provision of assistance to the victims of unjust imprisonment shall be

continued.

14. Ensuring adequate access to quality basic social services

The SOCCSKSARGEN Region considers the importance of developing its human resources as key to

inclusive growth. This shall be done through the provision of equitable and adequate access to quality basic

social services to ensure healthy, educated and skilled population in support of the President’s Social

Contract. The region shall continue to improve the efficient utilization, allocation and mobilization of

resources both at the local and regional levels.

The health sector shall ensure that the population has universal access to quality health care, nutrition and

sanitation. The education sector shall provide equal access to quality basic education, TVET and higher

education for all.

Sufficient data on housing needs and backlogs in localities shall be generated as input to shelter

development planning. There is a need for most of the LGUs to formulate and update their Local Shelter

Development Plans (LSDPs). The creation or strengthening of the Local Housing Board (LHB) will pave

the way to an efficient and effective formulation/updating of the Local Shelter Development Plan of cities

and provinces in the region. A functional LHB which serves as an advisory body on housing concerns will

assist the LGUs in providing access to affordable housing especially for the poor and low-income

population. It shall also encourage private sector participation in housing production and facilitate multi-

sectoral interaction in shelter planning, plan review, and implementation.

15. Sustaining peace and security

From 2013 to 2016, SOCCSKSARGEN Region shall support the over-all thrust of the National

Government in winning the peace through a successful conclusion of ongoing peace processes. The peace

program of the region shall continue to be anchored on the PAMANA “Payapa at MasaganangPamayanan”

Program. The region’s development councils, as well as its peace and order councils at all levels shall serve

as mechanisms to draw broad support, increase the awareness of stakeholders about the gains of just and

lasting peace. In terms of establishing a secured environment to guarantee public safety, various forms of

interventions must be accelerated from 2013 to 2016 to attain the desired state of security for the people.

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16. Maintaining a green and healthy environment

The environment sector shall take a proactive stance to provide a stable and predictable environment that

would enable communities and enterprises to carry out their production and consumption with minimum

risk and uncertainty. Protection land use shall be accorded high priority not only to National Integrated

Protected Areas (NIPAS) but also to Non-NIPAS areas such as coastal and freshwater wetlands, second

growth forest reserves, easements along waterways and shorelines, bird sanctuaries, and ecotourism sites.

Intensive implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) shall be pursued, in close coordination

with LGUs and concerned regional line agencies, for a more efficient and effective convergence of efforts

and resources. To address the problems confronting the environment, it is not only important that

environmental laws are passed. Equally important would be the enforcement of such laws. Structural

mechanisms to this effect will be put in place.

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CHAPTER 2

INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND POVERTY REDUCTION

I. Assessment

A. Economic Performance

1. Gross Regional Domestic Product

The GRDP measures the contribution of all sectors – agriculture, industry, and services – to total regional

economic output and growth. For the period 2010 to 2012, the GRDP grew at an average annual rate of

5.2%. This is almost the same level with the target of 5.0% in 2011 and 5.3% in 2012.

Over the years, the GRDP in the region posted increasing trends and recorded a shift in the structure from

predominantly agriculture to service and industry.

TABLE 2.1 GROSS REGIONAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT BY INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN GROWTH RATES, AT CONSTANT 2000 PRICES, 2010-2012

INDICATOR ACTUAL TARGET

2010 2011 2012 AAGR (%) 2011 2012

Gross Regional Domestic Product Growth Rate (%)

2.2 5.3 8.1

5.2 5.0 5.3

- Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery and Forestry (AHFF)

0.4 1.8 5.4 2.5 4.6 4.9

- Industry Sector 3.0 10.0 10.8 7.9 5.4 5.7

- Service Sector 3.1 4.3 8.1 5.2 5.1 5.4

Source of data: NSCB

The Services sector contributed the biggest share to total GRDP at an average of 37.3% from 2010 to 2012.

The sector posted a growth rate of 8.1% in 2012, from only 4.3% in 2011 and 3.1% in 2010. Almost all of

its subsectors also posted accelerated growths. Financial Intermediation and Real Estate, Renting and

Business Activities are the high sources of growth in 2012 for the sector, followed by Trade and Repair of

Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods and Transport, Storage and Communication.

The Industry sector sustained high growths of 10% and 10.8% in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Its share to

total GRDP also improved from 30.5% in 2010 to 33.0% in 2012. Its sources of growth came from

manufacturing and construction activities in the region. A turnaround was noted in construction as this

recovered from negative growth in 2011.

The share of Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishery (AHFF) was 29.9% in 2012, a decline from its

contribution of 31.7% to the regional output in 2010. In 2012, the sector grew faster at 5.4% from 1.8% in

2011. Fishing, which comprised 5.2% share of the region’s AHFF, recorded a remarkable increase of 16.8%

in 2012 from a negative 11.5% in 2011. The lustrous performance was attributed to the increase in

commercial fish production due to the lifting of the fishing ban for tuna in the deep seas of Indonesia, Papua

New Guinea and Micronesia which are the main fishing grounds of Philippine’s commercial fishing.

In 2012, the region’s GRDP ranked third among the Mindanao regions in terms of its contribution to the

total Mindanao output. The largest shares came from Regions X and XI.

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2. Prices

Inflation rate in the region was estimated at 4.4% in 2010 and 4.6% in 2011. This went down to 2.6% in

2012. By commodity group, the highest inflation rate in 2012 was recorded for alcoholic beverages and

tobacco and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels at 4.4%. Ranked second was health with

inflation rate of 4.1%, followed by education 3.8%.

3. Investments and Exports

The level of investments consistently increased, from PhP1.93 billion in 2010 to PhP6.30 billion in 2012,

registering a high annual average growth rate of 82.1%. Increases were attributed to the new commercial

and industrial establishments, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through investment missions, business

matching, business name registration, investment facilitation, and the conduct of information and

communication technology (ICT) activities.

Exports value was recorded at US$610.40 million in 2010 to US$410.18 million in 2012, registering a

decline of about 32%.

4. Average Family Income

The average Annual Family Income (at current prices) in the region increased by about PhP40,000.00, from

PhP114,000.00 in 2006 to PhP154,000.00 in 2009. The 2009 figure is PhP52,000.00 lower than the average

annual family income of PhP206,000.00 at the national level.

5. Poverty Threshold

In 2012, the annual per capita poverty threshold in Region XII was estimated at PhP18,737.00. This was

higher by PhP2,332.00 compared with the 2009 poverty threshold. Cotabato City posted the highest poverty

threshold at PhP20,568.00, while Sultan Kudarat Province had the least at PhP17,597.00. In the region, a

family of five would be needing PhP93,685 a year (or PhP7,807.08 per month) for their food and other

basic requirements.

TABLE 2.2 ANNUAL PER CAPITA POVERTY THRESHOLD AND POVERTY INCIDENCE BY

AREA, 2006, 2009 AND 2012

AREA

ANNUAL PER CAPITA POVERTY THRESHOLD (IN PESOS)

POVERTY INCIDENCE AMONG FAMILIES (%)

2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012

REGION XII 13,319 16,405 18,737 31.2 30.8 37.1

Cotabato Province

12,077 14,862 18,340 25.6 23.4 44.8

Sarangani 13,059 16,053 18,640 41.7 47.5 46.0

South Cotabato

13,889 17,141, 19,847 26.1 25.7 25.8

Sultan Kudarat

13,766 16,965 17,597 44.3 41.6 40.4

Cotabato City 14,629 18,103 20,568 27.5 29.9 34.5

Source of data: NSCB XII

6. Poverty Incidence

While the average family income increased based on the Family Income and Expenditure Survey, poverty

incidence among families in 2012 was estimated at 37.1% or an increase of 6.3 percentage points from the

2009 estimate of 30.8%.

The target of the region of halving the poverty incidence of 40.7% by 2015 based on the Millennium

Development Goals has a very low probability of attainment given the increasing record from 2009 to 2012.

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7. Livelihood and Employment

a. Employment, Unemployment and Underemployment

While the number of population 15 years and over showed a decline in 2012, the labor force participation

rate increased from 64.4% in 2010 to 67.2% in 2012. The unemployment rate also increased to 4.0% in

2012 from 3.7% in 2010.

TABLE 2.3 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT INDICATORS, 2010-2012, REGION XII

INDICATOR 2010 2011 2012 AVERAGE

Population 15 years and over (‘000) 2,601 2,678 2,648 2,642

Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 64.4 67.5 67.2 66.8

Employment Rate (%) 96.3 96.3 96.0 96.2

Unemployment Rate (%) 3.7 3.7 4.0 3.8

Underemployment Rate (%) 18.0 17.5 22.1 19.2

Source of data: NSO XII

A major concern facing the region is the rising rate of underemployment which sharply increased to 22.1%

in 2012 from 18.0% in 2010. The number of underemployed persons increased by around 87,000, from

290,000 in 2010 to 377,000 in 2012.

b. Labor Productivity

Regional labor productivity estimated by the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) over the employed

persons posted increasing trend from PhP93,578.00 in 2010 to PhP102,415.00 in 2012. Labor productivity

in 2012 was 8.1 percent higher than the 2011 record of PhP94,715.00.

Labor productivity nationwide was estimated at PhP167,864.00 posting an increase of 5.7 percent from

2011 estimate of PhP158,878.00.

c. Livelihood and Employment Opportunities The provision of livelihood and employment opportunities, particularly for vulnerable groups was

intensified. Livelihood and microfinance assistance sustained sources of income particularly for self-

employed individuals. However, these were not enough as the employment levels fluctuated and

underemployment swelled in the past three years. The influx of skills not needed by the industries also

contributed to unemployment and underemployment, indicating that the job mismatch problem was not

fully addressed.

B. Fiscal Reforms

1. Local Income

Total real property tax (RPT) collection in 2011 increased by about 39%, but collections dropped by

17 %, in 2012. The highest amount of collection in 2012 was attained by South Cotabato, followed by

General Santos City. However, higher increase in collection between 2011 and 2012 was recorded for

Sultan Kudarat, followed by Tacurong City. All other LGUs posted declining collection during the said

periods.

TABLE 2.4 TAX AND INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTION, 2010-2012, REGION XII

Source of data: DOF-BLGF XII

INDICATOR 2010 2011 2012

Real Property Tax Collection (PhP Million) 636.669 885.997 732.772

Local Revenue Tax Collection (Business Taxes, Fees and Charges, and Economic Enterprise (PhP Million)

1,221.17 1,345.78 1,604.84

Internal Revenue Collection (PhP Million) 3,774.039 4,420.94 5,244.319

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For local revenue collection, General Santos City and Cotabato Province led in the amount collected in

2012. In terms of growth in collection from 2011 to 2012, South Cotabato increased by 26.7%, Tacurong

City by 13.1%, Cotabato Province by 11.8%, General Santos City by 11.5%, and Koronadal City by 5.3%.

Other LGUs recorded a declining trend in local revenue collection.

2. Internal Revenue Tax

Internal revenue collection increased by 17.1% from PhP3.77 billion in 2010 to PhP4.42 billion in 2011.

The collection further increased by 18.6% in 2012, with the total collection reaching PhP5.24 Billion.

3. Internal Revenue Allotment In 2011, the total amount of IRA for LGUs in the region reached PhP10.727 million, but decreased to

PhP10.091.89 million in 2012 or by about 6.0%.

II. Development Challenges The regional economy posted positive growths between 2010 and 2012, but majority of its people continued

to be confronted by inadequate access to productive and decent employment. This inadequacy further

resulted to rising underemployment and lower income levels, thus contributing to high poverty incidence of

37.5% in the first semester of 2012.

While the fiscal sector of the region performed well from 2010 to 2012, the sector experienced declining

collection of real property tax during the period. The problem is attributed to the inability of LGUs to

maximize their revenue-generating capacities, while some are not updating their local revenue codes.

III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes

A. Stable macroeconomy achieved

Sustaining High Economic Growth

Regional economic growth as measured by the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is targeted to be

sustained within the range of 8% to 10% until 2016.

TABLE 2.5 GRDP GROWTH TARGETS, 2011-2016, REGION XII

Indicator

Actual Target

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Low High Low High Low High Low High

Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP)

8.1 7.5 8.8 8.2 9.2 8.3 9.3 9.1 10.1

- Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery and Forestry

5.4 4.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 5.0

- Industry 10.8 10.0 11.0 11.0 12.0 11.0 12.0 12.0 13.0

- Service 8.1 8.0 10.0 9.0 10.0 9.0 10.0 10.0 11.0

Average per capita GRDP of PhP52,000 to PhP54,000 by 2016

PhP40,043 45,050 45,620 48,750 49,830 50,460 52,060 52,330 54,480

Achieved a low and stable inflation rate of below 5%

2.6 Below 5.0%

Source of data: NSCB XII

The region is optimistic that the economy can sustain its growth and the sources of expansion will mainly

come from the following:

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1. Maintaining Growth Rates in Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery and Forestry, within 4% to

5%

a. Increase palay production with the support of irrigation development, use of high yielding varieties,

utilization of new production technologies, and proper post harvest management.

b. Expand commercial crop export base, such as corn, pineapple, banana, coffee, coconut, sugarcane, oil

palm, and rubber.

c. Expand the aquaculture farming areas for crabs, tilapia, bangus and prawn products in the provinces of

Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani and in Cotabato City.

d. Reduce the underlying risks to food security and advocate the adoption of appropriate technologies as a

support to stabilize economic growth.

e. Pursue reforestation activities in different areas of the region to supplement the outputs of the

agriculture, fishery, and forestry.

2. Sustaining Higher Growth Rates in Industry within 10% to 13%

a. Increase processing activities for the major export winners of the region:

Tuna/Bangus/Prawn processing and canning/packaging in General Santos City and Sarangani;

Pineapple (DOLE Philippines), coconut, asparagus, coffee and banana;

Rubber processing in Cotabato Province; and

Other agri-processing activities in South Cotabato (Kablon Farm Corporation, Pioneer Hybrid

Seeds, Bioseed) and in Sultan Kudarat (Kenram Industrial Development, Inc. and sugarcane/

muscovado).

b. Promote responsible mining activities in the region.

c. Increase construction activities particularly in power generation facilities, transportation (roads and

bridges), flood control, irrigation, water supply, school and health facilities, commercial and housing

facilities.

d. Promote/Develop micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that directly contribute to

agriculture, fishery, forestry, and service industries.

e. Diversion routes are also recommended to decongest traffic in the main roads.

f. Operationalize power plants and transmission lines and increase electrification coverage up to the

household level.

3. Increasing Growth Rates in Services within the range of 8% to 11%

a. Increase activities in transportation, communication and government services.

b. Strengthen trading, finance, tourism, ICT/BPO activities, real estate and public administration.

Tourism services shall be improved considering the rich tourism potentials of the region, such as:

Mt. Apo in Cotabato Province; Lake Sebu, in South Cotabato; the presence of caves, waterfalls,

rivers and the conduct of several festivals celebrated in the different areas of the region.

c. Promote, push and enhance business climate, particularly in the urban centers of the region.

4. Stabilizing inflation rates

a. Maintain an inflation rate of not more than 5% within the plan period. Regular price monitoring shall be

implemented to avoid irrational price mark-ups by the unscrupulous business traders. Commodity flow

shall be unhampered to allow a continuing stream of supply in the region.

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Equalized Development Opportunities 5. Meeting the MDG Poverty Reduction Targets by 2015

a. Support job generation activities which could provide higher and more stable sources of income

particularly for the vulnerable sectors.

b. Take advantage of the expected growth in the regional economy during the plan period where greater

number of jobs is expected to be created, provide access to productive employment to ensure adequate

income, which in turn could lead to a reduction of poverty levels in the region.

c. Reducing Poverty Incidence to 23.4%.

The poverty incidence of population in the region is targeted to be reduced from 46.8% in 2000 to 23.4% by

2015, while the poverty incidence among families will decrease from 40.7% in 2000 to 20.4% in 2015.

These targets are consistent with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target of halving the

proportion of people living in extreme poverty between 1990 and 2015.

TABLE 2.6 POVERTY TARGETS IN 2015, REGION XII

INDICATOR ACTUAL TARGET

2000 2009 2012 2015

Poverty Incidence of Population 46.8 38.9 45.8 23.4

Poverty Incidence of Families 40.7 31.1 37.5 20.4

Source of data: NSCB XII

6. Providing Livelihood and Employment

Employment rate is targeted to hit 96.4% and underemployment rate is targeted to be reduced between 15 to

18% by the end of the plan period.

a. Increase economic activities that can contribute to job generation in the Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery

and Forestry sector, as well as in the Industry and Services sectors shall be pursued.

b. Expand skills training for out-of-school youth and jobless individuals provided by government

agencies and local government units and pursue the introduction of new livelihood skills to low income

families for additional sources of income.

c. Educational institutions to undertake job matching programs, considering the courses being offered by

these institutions and the forecasted skill/job requirements of industries in the region.

TABLE 2.7 EMPLOYMENT TARGETS, 2013-2016, REGION XII

Indicator Actual Targets

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Employment Rate (%) 96.0 96.4 96.6 96.8 97

Unemployment Rate (%) 4.0 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.0

Underemployment Rate (%) 22.1 20.0 18.0 17.5 15.0

Source of data: NSO

d. Promote the creation of relevant jobs through livelihood and micro financing and to create relevant and

quality employment opportunities.

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e. Support self-employment and entrepreneurship development programs. Livelihood convergence

models shall be developed. The LGUs, NGOs and cooperatives shall be oriented on accessing funds for

microenterprise development.

f. Intensify, reorient and develop relevant technical programs that would expand the beneficiaries covered

by the livelihood and employment generating activities.

7. Managing the Population Growth Rate

The region posted an average annual population growth rate of 2.46% from 2000 to 2010 which is higher

than the national rate of 1.90%. The population is expected to double in 2036 or about 25 years from 2011.

Utilizing medium growth population assumptions, the region is expected to achieve a lower population

growth of 2.06% by 2016. To influence lowering population growth, there is a need to intensify the

implementation of programs and projects that focus on responsible parenthood, family health, and other

health-related programs, including advocacy on acceptable reproductive health measures.

B. Stable fiscal management attained

1. Increasing local income Revenue generation efforts shall be strengthened following the pronouncement of the President on “no

imposition of higher taxes or introduction of new taxes.” Reforms shall be geared towards addressing the

issues on smuggling and tax evasion of high profile taxpayers, thereby increasing revenue collection.

Policy reforms on maximizing and judicious utilization of resources to generate savings and income, and

the review of government expenditures vis-à-vis revenue collection with an end view of lowering yearly

budget deficit shall be pursued.

Revenue collection shall be strengthened by implementing the provisions in the Local Revenue Code on the

allowable percentage increase to real property taxes every three years. LGUs are enjoined to undertake

regular updating of their local revenue code to incorporate the allowable increase in the general revision.

Tax mapping shall be intensified to cover business establishments. Tax maps database shall be periodically

updated. LGUs must pursue zoning or reclassification based on the land use plan to get the right value of

real property tax.

LGUs are also encouraged to formulate and/or update their own revenue codes (economic enterprise code,

cemetery code, and slaughterhouse code, market code) to generate local revenues.

Real Property Tax Collection is expected to increase by 6% annually, while local revenue collection to

increase by 8% annually from 2013 until the end of the plan period.

TABLE 2.8 TAX AND INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTION TARGETS 2013-2016, REGION XII

Source of data: BIR RR 18, BLGF XII, LGUs

INDICATOR 2012

ACTUAL

TARGETS (IN MILLION PESOS)

2013 2014 2015 2016

Real Property Tax Collection

732.772

806

887

975

1,073

Local Revenue Tax Collection (Business Taxes, Fees and Charges, and Economic Enterprise

1,604.84 1,830 2,086 2,378 2,711

Internal Revenue Collection 5,244.319 6,136 7,179 8,399 9,827

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2. Intensifying collection of Internal Revenue Tax

Information drive, official receipts issuance campaign through tax mapping, close monitoring on tax

compliance, “Oplan Kandado”, support to Project RIP, intensify campaign against tax evaders through

“Run After Tax Evader (RATE)” and other activities aimed at increasing internal tax collection shall be

continuously intensified during the plan period. Strict monitoring of taxes due from professional services

shall likewise be sustained. The review of yearly goals to deduct transfer-out accounts and those with

centralized remittances including those of the multinational corporations which directly remit to Large

Taxpayer Division in Manila shall be adopted in the region.

Other strategies to be pursued to address the challenge of low revenue collection:

Promotion of delivery of fast, efficient and courteous service to taxpayers as well as institute a system

for measuring the level of taxpayer satisfaction with BIR services thru the “Handang Maglingkod

Project”.

Provision of income tax holidays during special occasions and tax amnesty.

Support to rationalization of tax performance based incentive and sustaining the same to invite more

investors to conduct business in the country. This includes conduct of information campaign on the tax

incentives implemented applicable to business enterprises and other type of taxpayers.

Intensification and strengthening of the implementation of the Joint Memorandum Circular # 1, series

of 2007, particularly the sound, efficient and effective management and utilization of government

resources; and the l mobilization of LGU resources through different strategies in revenue generation.

Simplification of taxation system by coming up with a simplified taxation system in accounting the tax

due for business sector. This will facilitate and encourage easy filing of taxes due. On gross sales tax

receipt, computation of taxes shall be based on gross profit margin rather than on gross sales. The

increase of prices of goods due to the level of inflation rate will also increase the total gross sales but

not the gross profit margin.

3. Reducing dependency on the Internal Revenue Allotment

The high dependency on Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share by most LGUs in the region shall be

addressed during the plan period. There shall be a conduct of policy review or revisit of the formula used

in the allocation of IRA share by lowering the percent share allocation on population.

Following the MDG goal, the region shall strive to lower the IRA dependency of the LGUs from its CY

2011 level of 82.0% starting 2013 to 2016.

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CHAPTER 3

COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY AND SERVICES SECTOR

I. Assessment

A. Investments, MSMEs and Exports

Investments. Regional investments posted fluctuating trends with a high level at P6.49 billion in 2008.

Investments started to drop in 2009 and reached its lowest level at PhP1.93 billion in 2010. By 2011, it

started to recover and eventually reached PhP6.30 billion in 2012.

MSMEs. Among the sources of growth for the region in 2010 to 2012 are multinational companies and

various potential and emerging micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that contributed to the

increased levels of investments reaching a total of 8,013 MSMEs assisted. The assistance provided to the

MSMEs or emerging firms are technology transfer and commercialization, testing and calibration services,

technical trainings, packaging and labelling, market linkaging and consultancy services. Among the

industry clusters assisted are information and communication technology, food, fishery, rubber and mining.

These MSMEs generated a total of PhP1,865.043 million domestic sales by penetrating or linking to 86 new

markets and providing a total of 27,626 jobs in the region.

The top five MSMEs assisted are tourism related enterprises (25%), Information and Communication

Technology-Business Process Outsourcing (ICT-BPO) (12%), bamboo entrepreneurs (11%), and banana

and tuna entrepreneurs (8%).

Exports. The trend in regional exports is also fluctuating but posted sustained increases in recent years.

From a level of US$584.88 million in 2009, it decreased to US$544.14 million in 2009 and sustained an

increasing trend in 2010 up to 2012 reaching a level of US$884.19 million. However, regional exports

were less diversified since the region’s leading export products continue to be largely traditional. Most of

the export products are canned tuna which posted the highest share at 29% (US$333.014 million), canned

pineapple at 23% (US$265.035 million), and crude coconut oil at 20% (US$223.06 million) of the total

exports value.

TABLE 3.1 REGIONAL INVESTMENTS AND EXPORTS

INDICATORS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Investments (In Billion Pesos)

1

6.49 2.28 1.93 3.96 6.30

Export earnings (In Million Dollars)

2

584.88 544.14 632.38 815.59 884.19

Source of data: 1DTI XII,

2BOC-General Santos

B. Industry Clusters

The SOCCSKSARGEN region is endowed with varied resources with huge potential for developing

fishery, agriculture, and forest related products. For the past years, the region focused on six (6) priority

clusters that were developed.

1. Food

a. Coffee Cluster. SOCCSKSARGEN region is blessed with the climate in which four (4) varieties of

coffee (Robusta, Arabica, Excelsa and Liberica) could thrive and has a world class demand. The region

is the number one producer of Robusta coffee in the country. The biggest market is Nestle Philippines.

The coffee farmers are now into value adding and processing.

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Producers have developed brands for roasted and ground coffee and acquired food safety standards

from the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) allowing them to market the products at a much higher

price. The small coffee farmers are now entrepreneurs with linkage to other medium and large scale

buyers in the domestic markets.

For the past three (3) years, various investment promotion road shows were conducted to package

information on investment cost, market, programs of NGAs and NGOs and financing facilities which

resulted in the establishment of community-based coffee processing facilities in Sultan Kudarat, South

Cotabato, which generated PhP 21.86 million investments and PhP 19.135 million domestic sales.

b. Muscovado Cluster. Muscovado is one of the emerging export industries of the region. An indirect

exporter of muscovado was able to generate PhP 15.39 million investments for the establishment of a

20-ton muscovado mill in Sultan Kudarat and generated PhP 15.87 million domestic sales during the

trade fairs, investment fora, and market facilitation. There are now three (3) big muscovado mills in

Sultan Kudarat with a combined production capacity of more than 25 tons per day.

c. Banana Cluster. Banana industry in the region is considered as one of the major focus industries due to

the presence of various multinational company investors. Since 2010, the banana industry generated

PhP 350 million investments from Del Monte and RNF Industries Corporation. The region’s banana

industry has sustained its increasing demand both in foreign and domestic markets. It is also one of the

industries that has a potential to support countryside development and to contribute in the attainment of

inclusive growth. SOCCSKSARGEN region ranks as the third largest producer of Cavendish banana in

the country and the leading producer of Lakatan for domestic market consumption.

d. Mango Cluster. The mango industry of the region was able to develop one brand - the Mangolicious.

However, its investment generation for the past year was lackluster since it only captured PhP10

million investments and generated PhP3.6 million in domestic sales. Given interventions for production

up to market linkaging, the mango industry could be expected to prosper and to contribute to the

economic growth of the region.

2. Fishery

a. Tuna Cluster. The tuna industry shares 91% of the total directly impacted exports earnings of the

region for the period 2010 to 2012. It is also one of the highly investment generating clusters and the

highest earning commodity in the domestic market. The industry generated PhP92.5 million

investments and PhP84.07 million domestic sales.

b. Pangasius Cluster. The Pangasius fish is slowly penetrating the market due to its taste, availability of

supply and affordability. It is suitable for processing or cooking into various menus because its taste

and flavor are very dominant and patronized by gourmets. With the series of seminars, product

development and branding, product research and trade fairs, pangasius farmer producers were matched

and linked with companies in the region which used to import pangasius fillet. Networking with other

markets generated PhP16.074 million domestic sales for the pangasius farmer producers.

c. Bangus Cluster. The bangus cluster is another emerging industry cluster in the region. For the past

years it has generated PhP 8.363 million worth of investments and PhP 6.128 million domestic sales.

3. Coconut

Among the products largely produced in the region are coconut oil, copra and its by products and the

coconut coir. To sustain the development of the industry the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) XII

implemented a program involving the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and rebel returnees. This program

involves the provision of planting materials to the IPs and rebel returnees and a cash incentive of

Twenty Pesos (PhP 20.00) per coconut seedling planted, grown and stabilized in the field. The 2013

operations involved a defined target area of 4,900 hectares, which is greater than the 2012 target of

only 620 hectares. About 100 seedlings per hectare were provided by PCA from the North Cotabato

Seed Production Center (NCSPC).

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One of the coconut products in which the region is actively marketing is the coconut coir. In 2009 the

region produced a total of 2,451 metric tons of coconut coir which is 17.4% to the total production of

the country. Unfortunately in 2010, the volume of produced baling coir decreased by 5.2% because the

two producing provinces (Sarangani and South Cotabato) experienced difficulty in the sourcing of

coconut husk due to strong competition among other local producers in nearby region and the lack of

areas where they can dry their fibers even during rainy days.

4. Wearable and Homestyle

One of the products that belong to this industry is the T’nalak cloth. T’boli women had been weaving

the native abaca (Manila hemp) cloth and dying it using centuries-old method wherein they derive

natural dyes from the kenalum and loco trees. In weaving a T’nalak cloth, the weavers dream of the

pattern and are guided by the symbols of their dreams. Weaving a 20-feet T’nalak cloth takes 75 days

to finish and is done in a solemn environment free from distraction. A mistake in the process requires

the weaver to repeat the whole process from the beginning. The T’nalak’s colors represent the qualities

of its people. Red is for bravery, commitment and love, and black for the struggles and hard beaten-era

of pioneers which developed among them a strong character and perseverance. Like the people of

South Cotabato, the T’nalak was subjected to heat and beating process to achieve flexibility and better

quality cloth. The T’nalak products bring new opportunity to indigenous women of the locality

reaching the international fashion landscape and used as decorative materials and accessories due to its

rare and exotic design.

Tinalak weaving and the production of other tinalak products such as home decorations, jewelries,

fashion accessories, beddings, blankets, bags, sandals, frames and upholstery are concentrated in the

Municipality of Lake, South Cotabato. The T’boli women known as the “dream weavers” handcrafted

these products which are marketed in the local, as well as international markets. The indigenous tinalak

cloths are also exported to European markets for gowns and for home-use by making it part of

ornamental designs.

5. Industrial Crops

a. Oil Palm Cluster. The region’s oil palm cluster sustained the increase in production as well as in sales.

Various marketing agreements were entered into by the farmer producers and the oil palm industry

processor in the region. The industry was able to generate domestic sales of PhP72 million and PhP285

million of investment. With the increasing raw material production, the Kenram Industrial

Development, Inc. (KIDI) established a 60-ton palm oil mill in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.

b. Rubber Cluster. The cluster is actively exporting rubber processed products such as natural crumb or

sheet rubber, to Dunlop Korea and South Africa. The industry generated PhP338 million worth of

investments.

6. Furniture and Woodcraft

The potential of the bamboo cluster in the region is very high. As of the year 2012, it generated an

investment of PhP15.540 million and domestic sales of PhP8.89 million. Engineered bamboo furniture

is highly patronized in the region because of its quality and sophisticated design. However, there is no

assurance of the availability of raw materials that can accommodate bulk orders.

C. Tourism Industry

The region’s tourism industry is a potential contributor to the service sector. It links the functions of travel

agencies and tour operators with tour guides, transportation, food and accommodation facilities like hotels

and resorts, the operators of tourist destinations or attractions and the organizers of events. While tourism is

generally services in nature, it influences the upstream sector on manufacturing, like food processors for

restaurants, craft or souvenir item producers for hotels or pasalubong centers, and other related products.

The money spent by tourists in the region has multiplier effect in terms of income and jobs generated.

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1. Tourist Arrivals and Hotel Occupancy

Most data on tourist arrivals were taken from local government units where tourism is a significant

industry. It could be noted that there is a big slump from the 2011 to 2012 due to data non-availability for

some period. To address data gaps, the Department of Tourism XII (DOT) adopted a new scheme in

measuring tourist arrivals in 2012. The procedure no longer includes day tourists or the excursionists but

only those who are booked and have stayed at least overnight in hotels.

TABLE 3.2 VISITOR ARRIVALS BY TYPE, 2010-2012

Actual Tourist Arrivals Growth Rate (%)

2009 2010 2011 2012

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

AAGR (%)

Visitor Arrivals 659,139 673,841 682,468 281,578 2.23 1.28 (58.74) (18.41)

Local Tourist 652,283 665,344 674,940 268,901 2.00 1.44 (60.16) (18.90)

Foreign Tourist 3,765 4,317 3,990 12,673 14.66 (7.57) 217.62 74.90

Overseas Filipino Workers

3,091 4,180 3,538 4 35.23 217.62 (99.89) (26.67)

Average Hotel Occupancy Rate

(%)

64.31 62.44 37.65 (99.89) (39.71) (21.30)

AAGR – average annual growth rate

Source of data: DOT XII

At present, there are 106 travel agencies and tour operators in the region, together with media entities and

travel bloggers, which promote the region’s destinations and attractions. In terms of transport, passengers

can have access to three (3) airline companies that provide daily flights to and from Manila, Cebu and

Iloilo. There are four (4) bus companies that ply the route from the region to Davao City and Cagayan de

Oro City. Vans, jeepneys, and other utility vehicles could be contracted to take tourists to various tourism

sites in the region. The region has also around 278 food and accommodation establishments like hotels,

resorts and apartment hotels and 298 restaurants and food outlets that offer local and international cuisine.

Of the total establishments, only 24 were given accreditation by DOT.

2. Tourist Attractions

The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the region identified main attractions for each province/city.

Cotabato Province and Kidapawan City boast of Mt. Apo as its main attraction while several falls and

mountain resorts serve as natural attractions. Sultan Kudarat’s main attraction is agri-tourism where it

showcases coffee processing, muscovado milling and palm oil processing and serving as enhancers are bird

watching, spelunking in dozens of caves and the Muslim motif of its provincial capitol. South Cotabato

banners Lake Sebu as cultural and adventure tourism with agri-tourism serving as enhancers. Sarangani

claims to be the region’s pure adventure destination with paragliding, diving, river tubing, and water sports

as its pride. General Santos City retains its being the tuna capital of the country as its main attraction.

Cotabato City has always been known for its cultural values like inaul weaving, brassware making, and the

grand mosque.

3. Existing Hotels and Restaurants

The number of hotel rooms and restaurants in a locality is a good indicator of the capacity of an area to

accommodate the influx of tourists and visitors. The overall economic growth of the region is shown in the

rapid rise in the number of hotel rooms. General Santos City posted the highest number with 1,383,

Koronadal City with 422 rooms, Kidapawan with 411 rooms, Cotabato City with 392, while Tacurong has

the least with 139 rooms.

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D. Competitiveness in terms of Economic Dynamism

1. Business Registration

In terms of the number of annual business registrations (new and renewal), General Santos City has the

most number with 8,793 total business registrations in 2012, followed by Cotabato City with 5,919,

Koronadal City with 2,674, Kidapawan City with 2,037, and Tacurong City with 1,654.

For business registrations (New and Renewal) covering the period January 2013, Koronadal City posted

the most number of business registration with 2,554, followed by General Santos City with 2,500. Tacurong

City had the least number of business registrants with 1,225.

2. Capitalization of Newly Registered and Renewal Businesses

From January to December 2012, General Santos City recorded a total capital of PhP2,998,873,210.30 from

newly-registered businesses. Koronadal City had PhP8,285,034,305.66, representing the highest number of

total capital from new and renewal businesses for the region. This was followed by Kidapawan City with

PhP4,049,931,439.10 and Tacurong City with PhP2,253,303,753.16. Cotabato City had PhP65,244,678.43.

3. Jobs created for new registration

For 2012, the following are the number of jobs created in the cities: General Santos - 46,063; Koronadal -

5,329; Cotabato – 651; and, Kidapawan -168. Tacurong City was not able to submit. The large number of

jobs created in General Santos City can be attributed to the equally large number of establishments which

opened in the city in 2012, such as hotels and restaurants, plants and factories, malls, beach resorts, and

agriculture, as well as poultry/hog industries. For January 2013, Cotabato City posted the highest number of

new jobs created at 6,022. Kidapawan City posted the lowest at 243 new jobs. No data were provided by the

cities of General Santos and Tacurong.

4. Cost of living

The cost of living is defined as the monetary cost of maintaining a particular standard of living, usually

measured by calculating the average cost of a number of goods and services. The cost of living is

customarily measured by a price index such as the consumer price index. Measurements of change in the

cost of living are important in wage negotiations. Cost-of-living measurements are also used to compare the

cost of maintaining similar living standards in different areas.

The cost of living standard in the region is based on the prevailing inflation rate. In 2012, Cotabato City

posted the highest inflation rate among the cities in the region at 3.7%. This was followed by General

Santos City at 3.2%, Kidapawan City at 3.0%, Koronadal City at 2.7%, and Tacurong City at 2.6%.

5. Productivity

Increasing productivity can raise living standards because more real income will improve people's ability to

purchase goods and services, enjoy leisure, improve housing and education and can contribute to social and

environmental programs. Productivity growth also helps businesses to be more profitable.

Local productivity as measured by the gross sales in revenue over the number of employed persons in the

given area, the workforce in Kidapawan City recorded the highest productivity level at PhP24.106 million

sales per employee. This is followed by General Santos City with PhP1.533million sales generated out of

one employee. This is in contrast with the productivity level of an employee in Cotabato City which

generated sales of only PhP7,644.54 per employee. For the cities of Koronadal and Tacurong, the

productivity levels are more than PhP400, 000 per employee.

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At the municipality level, the municipality of Carmen, Cotabato recorded the highest productivity level at

PhP4.18 million per employee. The municipality of Malungon, Sarangani recorded the lowest productivity

level at PhP131, 461.40 per employee.

6. Organized business groups

The operation of several establishments in the region resulted to the creation of various workers and

business organizations and associations which are industry-based or industry-related. In the key city

category, General Santos City posted a total of 153 registered organized groups in 2012. This figure is more

than triple that of Cotabato, with the second largest number of groups organized in the region with 49. The

cities of Koronadal and Kidapawan have 44 and 31 organized groups/associations registered, respectively.

Tacurong had the least number of organized groups with only 7. For the municipality level category, the

municipality of Esperanza in Sultan Kudarat posted the most number of recognized organized groups with

60, followed by T’boli in South Cotabato with 55 organized groups, and Isulan in Sultan Kudarat with 53.

The municipality of Polomolok in South Cotabato has 46 organized groups in part due to the strong

presence of Dole Philippines, Inc., a multinational corporation operating in the area for decades, making the

pineapple industry a dominant force in the local economy.

7. Economic Governance

The economic governance score in Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS)

provides a gauge on entrepreneurship, business and industry promotion. The LGPMS system is a self-

assessment, management and development tool that enables local governments to determine their

capabilities and limitations in the delivery of essential public services. The five cities of the region received

varied scores in LGPMS economic governance on entrepreneurship, business and industry promotion.

Tacurong City garnered the highest with 4.67, followed closely by Cotabato City with 4.61, Kidapawan

City with 4.46, and Koronadal City with 4.04. General Santos City posted the lowest score with 3.94.

Among the municipalities, Midsayap in Cotabato Province recorded the highest score at 5.0, followed by

the municipality of Surallah in South Cotabato at 4.95. Among the largest municipalities, Isulan in Sultan

Kudarat had the lowest score of 2.60. For municipalities not belonging to the 3 largest, Columbio in Sultan

Kudarat had the lowest score in economic governance at 3.4.

E. Consumer Welfare Awareness

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is mandated to create a business-friendly environment

conducive for growth of enterprises and supportive of fair and robust trade in goods and services in the

region. Its mandate focuses on the promotion of consumer welfare and protection of consumer

rights. Among the assistance extended to consumers include enforcement of trade and industry laws, action

on consumer complaints, and formation of consumer groups.

Based on the result of the most recent evaluation conducted by the agency, more than 50 percent of

SOCCSKSARGEN business establishments passed the government evaluation for responsible

entrepreneurship and management consumer rights and protection awareness. The evaluation process

recognized business entities actively involved in protecting consumers’ rights and welfare.

As of September 2013, out of the 12,000 registered establishments in the region only 60 awarded the

“BAGWIS” seal as proof that they provide customer-friendly products and services. The Bagwis seal,

formerly known as the DTI Certified Establishment Program (CEP), gives recognition to exemplary

business establishments that uphold customer rights and welfare, foster ethical business practices, and

practice self-regulation. Entrepreneurs assessed under the program were evaluated based on the following

criteria: presence of consumer welfare desk or recognized customer service counter, compliance to fair

trade laws, practicing social responsibilities, and complying or aligning to International Standards.

Of the 60 awardees, four were given silver “Bagwis” seal, namely: Soc Hardware of Sarangani Province,

Ntrprising Motor Corp., Honda Cars General Santos Inc., and MTL Gensan Motors Inc.

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II. Development Challenges

A. Low economic productivity

1.1 Low level of investments and exports

Inadequate processing facilities that are accessible to the production sites

Constraints brought about by development policies, as non-quantitative restrictions like

compliance to international product standards and food safety that could impede the free flow of

goods and services in the market

Limited financial capacities of MSMEs, since they could not access, infuse and acquire

technology, establish product standards and information system, comply with local and national

quality standards).

Regional exports that remain traditional and less diversified

1.2 Limited tourism options

Limited tourism product packages and promotions, and tourism products/events are not packaged

that could cater to the needs of tourists.

Underdeveloped tourist destinations

Poor connectivity from one tourism site to another, weak or limited access to tourism sites/tourist

destinations and road networks to tourism areas are not yet developed.

B. Need to improve competitiveness of regional industry and services

The region is still behind in terms of competitiveness in industry and services compared with other regions

in the country. Only Koronadal City and the municipality of Surallah, South Cotabato were included in the

most competitive ranking in the country. In terms of economic dynamism competitiveness, the cities of

General Santos, Koronadal, and Kidapawan and the municipalities of Surallah, South Cotabato and Isulan,

Sultan Kudarat are included in the top ten.

The SOCCSKSARGEN region competitiveness will be challenged with the impending ASEAN Integration

by 2015. The region has to be prepared to meet the competitive challenges when trade barriers in the

ASEAN region are lifted to allow the free flow of goods and services. The development of potential

opportunities for the ASEAN Integration increases the vulnerabilities of the region’s products to foreign

competition and exposure to market risks. One vulnerable sector is the agribusiness industry where

productivity targets will contribute to self-sufficiency and the surplus growth for export are found wanting.

Despite the opportunities from Free Trade Agreements, the region’s producers continue to be weighed

down by the abundance of unresolved issues that competing nations have already overcome. The region

must plan to mitigate the risks posed by cheap products and services and to strengthen our competitive

advantage.

There is also a need to improve the difficult and lengthy business registration and regulation at the LGU

level which the MSMEs and other entrepreneurs have difficulty in complying.

C. Need to increase consumer welfare awareness of their rights and

responsibilities and satisfaction of quality goods and services

Of the total 12,000 various businesses registered with DTI XII, only 0.5% were able to comply and to

consider the protection and promotion of consumer welfare and awareness. This shows that the region’s

population is not fully aware of their rights and responsibilities in terms of consumer welfare.

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III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcome

The region recognizes the primary roles of MSMEs in making the Industry and Services sectors more

competitive. To ensure the development of MSMEs and enhance their productivity, the Industry Clustering

Strategy shall continue to be adopted. This strategy is a goal-oriented cooperation of producers and

industry players to find and to respond to business opportunities not normally accessible to individual

players. It is a private sector-led and government-supported initiative that promotes private and government

collaboration.

A. Increase economic productivity

a. Increase the level of investments and exports

1. Broadening and deepening the export base and intensifying investment promotion on the establishment

and upgrading of infrastructure facilities for priority industry (processed food-banana, coffee, mango

and muscovado, fishery-tuna, pangasius and bangus, wearable and homestyle - T’nalak cloth,

processed coconut products-copra meal/cake and coconut coir, furniture-engineered bamboo and

woodcraft and mining)

2. Strengthening LGU alliances and establishing economic zones.

3. Providing assistance and support to MSMEs in the following areas:

Access to credit and financing (e.g. LGU financing assistance, technical assistance/capability

building to MSMEs and existing cooperative to access credit/capital from financing institutions,

increase/provide additional credit windows)

Access to available technologies and technological services to improve product quality and

competitiveness;

Market linkages in promoting and selling their products (e.g. access/linkages to international

markets);

Support to exporting industries and SMEs through trade negotiations, promotion and development

of products for globalization;

Development of other emerging industry clusters/groups (e.g. processed foods like spices).

Priority S&T interventions based on the market niches and industry clusters by providing support

to MSMEs, strengthening linkages, partnerships and networking to stakeholders.

Support to the Halal industry to open opportunity for the region to access the continuously

growing Halal world market.

Capability building for MSMEs and existing cooperative to become self-reliant and more

competitive (e.g. trainings on managerial/entrepreneurship skills, organizational development).

Promotion of employment and protection of basic rights of workers and accompanied by adequate

social safety nets to protect the vulnerable workers.

b. Increase tourist arrivals

To increase tourist arrivals and to attract tourism investments, the DOT XII shall focus their

interventions on the tourism value chain specifically in developing and marketing competitive tourism

products, improving market access, connectivity and destination infrastructure and improving tourism

institutions, governance and human resource capacities as well as working collaboratively with other

government sectors in the area. Specific strategies to be implemented to the next few years are as

follows:

1. Developing and marketing competitive tourist products

Development of diversified product portfolio linked to a strategic and prioritized destination and

strengthened road/sea tourism circuit framework

Raising the standards of facility and services, and facilitate tourism investment especially in

accommodation and lower business costs

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Safeguarding natural and cultural heritage and vulnerable groups

Implementation of public-private sector partnership based marketing strategy and action plan

2. Improving market access, connectivity and destination infrastructure

Rapid expansion of the capacity of secondary international airports to priority destinations

Expansion of international air connectivity between priority gateway destinations and key growth

market

Implementation of a strategic access infrastructure program between international airports and the

cluster destinations

Implementation of a tourism destination infrastructure program

3. Improving tourism institutions, governance and human resource capacities

Institutionalization of the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Tourism and Local

Government Units

Development of a competent, well-motivated and productive tourism workforce.

Improvement of governance in the area of safety and security in dealing with tourists

The Inclusive Tourism Road Network Map shows the current tourist arrivals and the strategic clusters that

cover the tourism development areas with tourism priority destinations. With this roadmap DOT XII is

commissioned to work with other existing government and private organizations in the area in

institutionalizing the tourism programs such as infrastructures and services. As a poverty reduction tool, the

map also clearly states the role of the poor and disadvantaged inhabitants in providing support to local

tourism activities. DOT XII and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII, among

other concerned agencies will work together on how to maximize and utilize the skills of the beneficiaries

of the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program of the government in providing tourism services.

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FIGURE 3.1 INCLUSIVE TOURISM ROAD NETWORK MAP

Source of data: DOT XII

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B. Improve competitiveness of regional industry and services

SOCCSKSARGEN products and services could be improved by a) increasing labor productivity through

development of skills, b) improving competition in product markets by regulating/reducing the barriers in

the entry of regional products, with certain limits as some regulation is needed to protect consumers and

employees from unfair practices, c) improving the level of investment through increased grants and

subsidies, and providing tax incentives to encourage new product development, and d) keeping interest

rates low is also a strategy to encourage investment, and e) by creating a stable macroeconomic

environment to keep inflation under control.

While the ASEAN Integration in 2015 could threaten the region’s competitiveness, it can also bring

opportunities and benefits that can further enhance the quality of the region’s Industry and Services sectors.

Among the benefits from the integration are as follows:

a. Enhanced regional cooperation among ASEAN countries which in turn will eventually improve the

scale efficiencies, dynamism and competitiveness of its member’s products.

b. Greater opportunities for travel and tourism as visitors coming from various parts of the world begin to

reach out to the region.

c. Improved MSMEs competitiveness through technology transfer and sharing.

d. Generation of more domestic employment.

At the LGU level one of the strategies that can attract investments is to simplify and ease business

regulation and registration especially for MSMEs. The LGUs shall streamline the BPLS adoption by 2016.

C. Enhance the level of consumer welfare awareness of their rights and

responsibilities and satisfaction of quality goods and services

There is an urgent and increasing necessity to educate and motivate the consumers to be wary of the quality

of products and the possible deficiencies in the services provided by various establishments. In short, the

consumer should be empowered with respect to his rights as a consumer.

A consumer should be equipped to be vigilant and to protect oneself from any wrongful act on the part of

the trader. To prepare the consumer, there is a need not only to evolve legal remedies but also provide

reliable and exhaustive information, which can be accessed without much effort and expense. Specifically

the following strategies will be implemented to increase the level of consumers’ awareness:

a. Promotion of general awareness of the rights of the consumer by encouraging consumer education and

supplying information.

b. Enlightening the business community on its ethical and legal obligations to maintain quality of the

products or services and to be transparent in dealing with consumers.

c. Encouraging consumer activities to strengthen the existing institutional setup of consumer dispute

redressed by acting as a facilitator between consumers and the producers or the institutions.

IV. Plan Targets

In 2016 investments to the region will increase to PhP11,800.20 million and exports will increase to

US$1,294.50 million. The annual increase from year 2012 is assumed at 10% for the exports and 17% for

the investments.

TABLE 3.3 INVESTMENTS AND EXPORTS TARGET, 2013-2016

INDICATOR ACTUAL

2012

TARGET

2013 2014 2015 2016

Investments ( PhP) in Million*

6,297.18 7,367.70 8,620.21 10,085.60 11,800.20

Exports (US$) in Million** 884.20 972.61 1,069.90 1,176.90 1,294.50

Source of data: *DTI XII, **BOC-General Santos

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With the target of increasing investments and exports, additional 61,300 jobs will be generated in the next

four years through the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The jobs creation would be made

possible through various strategies to be implemented for the incoming years, such as provision of loan/

financing, marketing and product development assistance to the 13,320 target MSMEs. The various

activities generated PhP3,829,000.00 domestic sales and about US$149 million export sales and developed

28 new exporters.

It is also targeted to streamline LGUs to 100% to adopt the Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS)

and increase the consumer welfare index from 60% to 80%.

TABLE 3.4 MSMEs INDICATORS AND TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATOR ACTUAL

2012

TARGET

2013 2014 2015 2016

Jobs generated 42,091 13,200 14,500 16,000 17,600

Consumer Welfare index (rights, price, safety)

60% 65% 90% 80%

Number of MSMEs assisted 4,252 3,100 3,250 3,400 3,570

Number of Shared Service Facilities (SSF) established and maintained

40 53 55 58

Amount of MSME domestic sales (Php M)

1,330.42 850 918 991 1,070

Number of exporters developed (level 5)

12 7 8 6 7

Amount of export sales (Exports Pathways Program-EPP) $M

92.94 33 36 38 42

Number of MSMEs who availed loans

171 13 14 13 14

Percent of LGUs that have adopted the streamlined BPLS

100 100 100 100 100

* based on DTI targets only

Source of data: DTI XII

The implementation of various tourism activities are geared toward achieving targets in hotel occupancy

rate from an average rate of 62% in 2011 to an average growth rate of 73% in 2016 which means an

increment of 16% in its growth for the next four (4) years.

TABLE 3.5 HOTEL OCCUPANCY RATE BY AREA, 2013-2016

PROVINCE/CITY ACTUAL

2011

TARGET 2013 2014 2015 2016

Sultan Kudarat 53 57 61 66 70

Cotabato 63 66 69 72 75

Sarangani 65 66 67 68 70

South Cotabato 63 68 70 72 75

Cotabato City 60 65 67 69 75

Kidapawan City 67 68 69 70 71

Gen. Santos City 71 72 74 76 78

Tacurong City 60 62 63 64 65

Koronadal City 60 64 68 70 75

Source of data: DOT XII

Visitors/Tourist arrivals are targeted to increase by 10% annually from 682,468 in 2012 to almost one

million tourist arrivals in 2016. The expected increase in visitor arrivals would result from the various

tourism initiatives of the region.

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TABLE 3.6 VISITOR ARRIVALS TARGET BY TYPE/AREA, 2013-2016

ACTUAL 2012

TARGET 2013 2014 2015 2016

Local Tourist 674,940.00 742,434 816,677 898,345 988,180

Sultan Kudarat 56,903.00 62,593 68,853 75,738 83,312

Cotabato 75,587.00 83,146 91,460 100,606 110,667

Sarangani 76,332.00 83,965 92,362 101,598 111,758

South Cotabato 89,133.00 98,046 107,851 118,636 130,500

Cotabato City 72,516.00 79,768 87,744 96,519 106,171

Kidapawan City 71,201.00 78,321 86,153 94,769 104,245

General Santos City 101,830.00 112,013 123,214 135,536 149,089

Tacurong City 52,892.00 58,181 63,999 70,399 77,439

Koronadal City 78,546.00 86,401 95,041 104,545 114,999

Foreign Tourist 3,990.00 4,389 4,828 5,311 5,842

Sultan Kudarat 223.00 245 270 297 326

Cotabato 318.00 350 385 423 466

Sarangani 299.00 329 362 398 438

South Cotabato 589.00 648 713 784 862

Cotabato City 612.00 673 741 815 896

Kidapawan City 327.00 360 396 435 479

General Santos City 968.00 1,065 1,171 1,288 1,417

Tacurong City 208.00 229 252 277 305

Koronadal City 446.00 491 540 594 653

Overseas Filipino Workers

3,538.00 3,892 4,281 4,709 5,180

Sultan Kudarat 198.00 218 240 264 290

Cotabato 239.00 263 289 318 350

Sarangani 643.00 707 778 856 941

South Cotabato 761.00 837 921 1,013 1,114

Cotabato City 148.00 163 179 197 217

Kidapawan City 211.00 232 255 281 309

General Santos City 713.00 784 863 949 1,044

Tacurong City 215.00 237 260 286 315

Koronadal City 410.00 451 496 546 600

Source of data: DOT XII

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST XII) aims to assist the emerging and potential MSMEs

in the region in terms of technology and innovation integration in their systems so as to enhance their

operation. The following are the targets of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST XII) for the

year 2013-2016.

TABLE 3.7 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDICATORS AND TARGETS, 2013-2016

STRATEGIC INTERVENTION/ ACTUAL TARGET

OUTPUT INDICATOR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Technology Transfer and Commercialization

No. of Research and Development Institute (RDI) Technologies Commercialized

4 5 6 7

No. of technology interventions 1,758 1,330 1,460 1,600 1,750

No. of firms assisted (existing and start up) 641 610 665 720 790

Gross Sales (PhP ‘000) 84,756 26,000 28,500 31,000 34,000

No. of employment generated/man-months 14,173 9,000 9,900 10,800 11,900

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TABLE 3.7 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDICATORS AND TARGETS, 2013-2016 (CONT’D)

Science and Technology Services

Consultancy Services

No. of firms assisted (Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program – MPEX; Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program – CAPE; Cleaner Production Technology - CPT)

393 51 56 60 65

Networking &Linkaging 129 45 45 45 45

No. of networks established/maintained

Technology Trainings 312

No. of firms assisted 180 200 220 240

Testing and Calibration 1,751

No. of services rendered 279 900 990 1,090 1,200

No. of firms assisted 60 66 72 79

Packaging & Labeling 351

No. of firms assisted 48 53 58 64

Source of data: DOST XII

Responsible mining is seen as one of the sources of growth for the region’s economy. The targets also

support other sector goals and objectives to create jobs, to increase investments and revenue collection, and

to ensure sustainable development by invoking responsible mining. The mining industry has the following

target production for the year 2013-2016.

TABLE 3.8 INDICATORS AND TARGETS OF THE MINING INDUSTRY, 2013-2016

INDICATORS ACTUAL TARGETS

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1.Metallic Mineral Production

Gold Ore (mt) 4,539.35 4,766.32 5,004.63 5,254.87 5,517.61

Copper (mt) 250 263 276 289 304

2. Non-Metallic Mineral Production

Coal

Sand and gravel (cm3) 1,595,908 1,675,703 1,759,489 1,847,463 1,939,836

Agricultural Limestone (MT) 3,078.14 3,232 3,394 3,563 3,741

3. Revenue Collection

Occupational Fees(in Million Pesos)

3.4 (2010) 3.6 3.7 3.9 4.1

Mining-related Fees (in Million Pesos

31 32.6 34.2 35.9 37.7

MGB Collection (in Million Pesos)

0.3 0.315 0.331 0.347 0.365

4. Investments (In Billion Pesos)

3.4 3.57 3.75 3.94 4.13

5. Job Generation 1,610 1,691 1,775 1,864 1,957

Source of data: MGB XII, SMI and DOE

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The Cooperative Code of 2008 states that the Government and all its branches, subdivisions,

instrumentalities, and agencies shall ensure the provision of technical guidance, financial assistance and

other services to enable cooperatives to develop into viable and responsive economic enterprises in order to

bring about a strong cooperative movement that is free from any conditions that might infringe upon their

autonomy or organizational integrity. The table below presents targets for cooperative development.

TABLE 3.9 COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS ACTUAL 2012

TARGETS

2013 2014 2015 2016

Registered Cooperatives for the year

91 100 110 121 133

Operating cooperatives 999 950 971 1,037 1,052

Cooperative Assets (P000)

1,071,320 1,178,452 1,296,297 1,425,926 1,568,518

Cooperative Investments (Pesos)

31,245,352 33,325,986 34,897,784 36,642,674 38,444,907

Cooperative Membership

126,923 91,092 95,649 100,430 105,452

Source of data: CDA XII

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CHAPTER 4

COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

AND FISHERY SECTOR

The Agriculture and Fishery Sector plays a vital role in achieving industrial competitiveness and in

providing sufficient food for the populace. The industrial advancement of the region relies on the

productivity of the agriculture and fishery sector and the technological advances such as improved varieties

and genetics of crops, livestock, poultry and aquatic products and irrigation systems towards ensuring food

security in the region.

I. Assessment

A. Contribution to Rapid and Sustained Growth

For the period 2010 to 2011, the agriculture sector contributed an average of Php 49.40 million pesos to the

region’s GRDP.

1. Crops

a. Rice Self-Sufficiency Ratio

Palay is the staple food of the Filipino and was copiously cultivated in irrigated and rainfed areas of the

region. The region has a total of 775,309 hectares land area and 497,814 hectares are devoted to temporary

crop production, including cereals.

The region has an increasing rice self-sufficiency ratio from 85.8% in 2009 to 127.00% in 2012. The

average annual increase is almost 15.16%. In 2012 the region embarked on a long term plan of exporting

aromatic and organic rice. It was able to export about 52.8 metric tons of premium quality rice to Middle

East and Europe.

TABLE 4.1 RICE SELF-SUFFICIENCY RATIO, 2009-2012

REGION ACTUAL GROWTH RATE (%) AAGR

2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012

Region XII 85.8 81.27 93.91 127.00 (5.3) 15.55 35.24 15.16

Source of data: DA XII

b. Palay Production and Productivity

The region was able to sustain the increase in rice self sufficiency because palay production for irrigated

areas continued to increase at an average annual growth of 2.3% from 996,995 MT in 2009 to 1,028,961

MT in 2012. Similarly, the production for rainfed palay increased annually at an average of 5.2% from

232,045 MT in 2009 to 241,940 MT in 2012. The average annual production growth for rainfed areas is

much higher than the average annual production growth for the irrigated areas. The growth in the rainfed

areas is attributed to the sufficiency of rainwater and the complementary programs and services of DA XII

and other local stakeholders.

The sustained increase in the production of irrigated palay resulted from various programs implemented by

DA XII in partnership with local stakeholders and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XII. As of

2012, the total irrigated areas in the region reached 117,000 hectares from 96,000 hectares in 2009. The

annual average increase in rice fields with access to irrigation services is about 7%.

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TABLE 4.2 EXISTING AREAS WITH IRRIGATION FACILITIES, 2009-2012

REGION AREA WITH IRRIGATION FACILITIES (‘000 HECTARES)

GROWTH RATE (%)

2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 Ave.

SOCCSKSARGEN 96 111 111.2 117 15.9 .2 5.3 7

Source of data: NIA XII

The area utilized for irrigated palay production increased at an average of 2.10% annually due to the repair,

rehabilitation, and restoration of existing irrigation systems, as well as the establishment of various

groundwater irrigation projects in the region. Meanwhile, rainfed areas utilized for palay production

decreased on the average of 2.69% annually due to crop shifting from 89,634 hectares in 2009 to 82,598 in

2012 due to crop shifting.

DA XII also implemented a holistic approach to improve palay productivity through various forms of

assistance from production inputs, capability trainings for the farmers, provision of appropriate pre- and

post-harvest facilities and machineries to farmers to improve their land preparation, lessen the postharvest

losses, and enhance linkage to appropriate and institutional markets so that farmers will earn a much higher

profit out of their produce.

For the period 2009 to 2012, the average productivity growth of palay for both irrigated and rainfed areas in

the region was recorded at 2.12%. The rainfed palay has a much higher average productivity of 4.23% as

compared to the irrigated palay which has an average productivity of 1.52% only.

TABLE 4.3 PALAY PRODUCTIVITY, 2009-2012

ACTUAL GROWTH RATE (%)

AAGR 2009 2010 2011 2012

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

PALAY 3.45 3.59 3.62 3.67 4.15 0.76 1.45 2.12

Irrigated 3.73 3.82 3.86 3.91 2.28 1.21 1.08 1.52

Rainfed 2.59 2.78 2.82 2.93 7.55 1.31 3.85 4.23

Source of data: BAS XII

c. Corn Production and Productivity

Yellow corn production continued to increase at an average of 4.53% from 858,696 MT in 2009 to 960,272

MT in 2012 which even surpassed its targeted production during the 2011 and 2012 cropping season. The

increase in yellow corn production is influenced by the presence and demand of various industries operating

in SOCCSKSARGEN area, since this commodity is the primary raw material for livestock and poultry feed

production.

On the other hand, white corn production decreased at an average of 5.48% from 287,903 MT in 2009 to

241,059 MT in 2012 and the area utilized for white corn production also decreased at an average of 1.80%

from 89,634 hectares in 2009 to 82,598 hectares in 2012. The decrease in production and area utilized is

attributed to market preferences because white corn is usually produced for human consumption. Changes

in the preference of consumers contributed to lower white corn production.

TABLE 4.4 CORN PRODUCTIVITY, 2009-2012

CORN

ACTUAL GROWTH RATE (%) Average growth 2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012

2.67 2.62 2.74 2.80 (1.55) 4.46 2.09 1.66

White 1.88 1.75 1.86 1.85 (6.50) 5.86 (0.63) (0.42)

Yellow 3.10 3.09 3.16 3.21 (0.57) 2.33 1.83 1.20

Source of data: BAS XII

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Corn productivity, measured as the production over the area planted/harvested from 2009-2012, was 1.66%

on the average. Yellow corn posted an average annual productivity growth of 1.20% while the white corn

continuously decreased in terms of productivity.

d. High Value Commercial Crops Production and Productivity

For the high value commercial crops (HVCCs), coconut posted positive value in terms of productivity.

TABLE 4.5 PRODUCTIVITY OF HIGH VALUE COMMERCIAL CROPS, 2009-2012

HVCC ACTUAL GROWTH RATE (%) AVERAGE

GROWTH 2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012

Coffee 1.15 1.10 1.09 1.10 (3.78) (1.01) 1.20 (1.20)

Banana 35.46 35.69 37.39 38.57 0.65 4.75 3.16 2.86

Mango 3.21 3.36 3.10 3.18 4.92 (7.83) 2.45 (0.16)

Rubber 4.88 4.70 4.46 4.62 (3.81) (5.13) 3.76 (1.73)

Oil Palm 8.52 7.32 7.75 8.06 (14.04) 5.90 4.04 (1.37)

Coconut 5.29 4.67 5.01 5.57 (11.67) 7.17 11.34 2.28

Pineapple 36.33 34.95 34.79 34.07 (3.80) (0.47) (2.07) (2.11)

Asparagus 13.52 12.91 10.10 11.38 (4.52) (21.82) 12.75 (4.53)

Sugarcane 48.35 43.13 63.48 59.20 (10.79) 47.19 (6.73) 9.89

Durian 1.64 1.89 2.02 2.05 14.93 7.11 1.10 7.71

Lanzones 0.25 0.71 0.16 0.27 177.99 (77.76) 70.47 57.02

Rambutan 1.46 2.83 0.74 1.16 93.87 (73.76) 55.95 25.35

Papaya 45.00 45.31 47.76 48.61 0.69 5.41 1.78 2.63

Source of data: BAS XII

Pineapple productivity decreased because some growers shifted to other cash crops/commodities which are

competitive and are easier to cultivate.

Asparagus production experienced a huge decline in 2010 as it was still a recovering from the drought that

hit the region in 2009. The shifting of the growers to other perennial/cash crops that are easy to cultivate

and with lesser production inputs requirements added to the lower asparagus production. Asparagus

production posted a slight increase in 2012 but the increase is still minimal as it was still recovering from

the drought in 2009.

Mango production posted a slight decrease in 2012 brought about by the unfavorable weather condition

during the flowering stage of the plants.

The yield of export potential commodities continued to increase in the past three (3) years. Sugarcane

which is a raw material for the muscovado production posted high increase in 2011 but was not able to

sustain the big leap in production in 2012. Its average productivity growth is only 9.89%.

Oil palm production also posted a positive growth for the past years. The production growth is due to the

increase in number and age of the bearing trees.

Coconut productivity is also increasing due to the complementary program support provided by the

Philippine Coconut Authority and the DA XII in collaboration with the local stakeholders.

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e. Equal Access to Land and Land Rights

Access to land and having a right for a productive activity on that land could be used as a tool for poverty

reduction. In the Philippines, the poor are strongly dependent on access to land for their livelihood and

welfare. SOCCSKSARGEN is one of the regions whose economy relies on agriculture. Both the rural and

urban sectors of the region are economically dependent on land resources. Thus, sustainable economic

activities that could address poverty reduction in agriculture, fisheries and urban economy depend on the

efficient and socially acceptable distribution of land.

Land distribution remained a contentious issue rooted in the Philippine Spanish Colonial period. Various

strategies were implemented and one of this is the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) of

the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) XII. Under this program, the department was able to distribute a

total of 42,675 hectares of land in 2012 which is about 32 percent of its target of 132,542 hectares in 2014.

TABLE 4.6 LAND AND LAND RIGHTS INDICATORS, 2010-2013

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012 No. of hectares of land distributed under CARP

24,043

32,752

42,675

No. of Certificates of Ancestral Domain Titles issued 0 0 0

No. of Certificates of Ancestral Land Titles issued 8 0 0

Sources of data: NCIP XII, DAR XII

2. Livestock and Poultry Production

Goat production rapidly increased in 2011 but slightly decreased in 2012. The increase in production is

influenced by high demand of chevon and the decrease was affected by the high mortality/low survival rate

of newly born kid and the decreasing/depleting forage areas.

As of 2012, the region leads Mindanao in terms of hog population and the third largest commercial

producer of hogs in the country. The region’s swine and by-products are shipped to markets in Manila,

Leyte, Samar, Cebu, Davao Oriental, Davao City, and Caraga Region. Markets in Singapore and Dubai

have recently opened for the pork-in-a-box products from SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Two of the biggest

hog producers in the country - Biotech Farms and Progressive Farms – are also based in Region 12.

In 2011, hog production declined but slightly recovered in 2012. The decline in production is due to the

ongoing price increase of livestock feeds which triggered some swine producers to temporarily stop or

reduce. In 2012, the hog industry slowly recovered because some of the feed manufacturers established

their milling facility in the region thus paving the way for a more competitive price for their products.

The cattle and carabao production in the region continued to decrease since 2011. The poor production

performance of the cattle and carabao sector resulted from the low survival rate due to difficulty in adapting

to climate change of the newborns and the unproductive breeds or poor genetic makeup of the animals

being raised by the farmers whose main purpose of raising them is for farm utilization. This situation

alarmed the DA XII to intensify their programs on cattle and carabao growing, provide health services to

cattle and carabao, and maintain the breeding centers in the region.

In terms of poultry production, the region supplied 3 per cent of the country’s poultry requirements. Both

commercial and backyard poultry raising is practiced in the region and is potential for generating income.

Chicken and duck production in the region is a boom and bust type of production. In 2011, the production

growth boomed due to increasing domestic and commercial production as influenced by the promising

market price. The said production boom was not sustained because of the increasing production cost and

rampant infestation and diseases.

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FIGURE 4.1: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION TREND, 2010-2012

Source of data: BAS XII

3. Fishery Production

Compared with the 2009 volume, fish catch in the region is on a declining trend. In 2011, commercial fish

catch dropped significantly by 25% due to the fishing ban on some fishing grounds, as well as the high cost

of crude oil. Tuna catch in the region on the average declined from 49,016.10 MT in 2009 to 48,843.16 MT

in 2012. The municipal marine fishery fish catch also declined on the average by 2.39%.for the past years.

The municipal inland fishery, however, posted a slight increase in fish catch. The increase is influenced by

the market demand of inland fishes and aquaculture species, the abundance of materials for establishment of

aqua pond and the increasing awareness of the growers in aqua innovation.

FIGURE 4.2 FISHERY PRODUCTION TREND, 2010-2012

Source of data: BAS XII

Aquaculture production in the region widely varies from freshwater to brackish water and composed of

different species like tilapia, milkfish, prawns and shrimps, catfish, mudfish and many more. The increase

in aquaculture production in 2011 is attributed to milkfish and white shrimp massive production due to

export demand.

(10.00)

(5.00)

0.00

5.00

10.00

15.00

20.00

2010 2011 2012

Carabao

Cattle

Hog

Goat

Chicken

Duck

(30.00)

(25.00)

(20.00)

(15.00)

(10.00)

(5.00)

0.00

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Commercial Fisheries Marine Municipal Fisheries Inland Municipal Fisheries Aquaculture

2012

2011

2010

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Milkfish is produced in the region either in brackish water fishpond, marine cage or fresh water cage. The

average growth for the past three years is 1.2% from 2009 annual production of 7,442.12 MT to 7,680.06

MT in 2012. Sarangani is the main producer of milkfish accounting almost 99% of production; the

remaining 1% is contributed by Sultan Kudarat.

White shrimp production, particularly Vannamei, is potential in the region because it has a very promising

market. Culinary experts nowadays prefer to use Vannamei over prawns because it is economical and the

quality of the dish is still captured. In 2011, some commercial prawn growers in the region shifted to white

shrimp production because it is much cheaper to produce and the market price is promising.

II. Developmental Challenges

A. Low productivity and production in agriculture and fishery sector

1. Crops Productivity

The region being predominantly agriculture-based utilizes almost 80% of its land resources to palay, corn

and high value crops production. The region is the leading producer of palay and corn as well as the

exporter of various high value commercial crops from vegetables, fruits and industrial crops.

In spite of the vast agricultural areas devoted to farming, the region still lags behind other regions in

Mindanao in terms of palay productivity and ranks 3rd

in corn productivity after Northern Mindanao and the

ARMM. The average palay yield of the region from 2009-2012 is 3.60 metric tons per hectare and 2.71

metric tons per hectare for the corn. The average annual increase in the yield of palay and corn is very

minimal which ranged between 1% to 2% whereas other neighboring regions posted an annual average

increase in yield between 2% to 6%.

TABLE 4.7 PRODUCTIVITY CEREAL CROP PRODUCTION IN MINDANAO

AREA CORN (mt/ha) PALAY (mt/ha)

Northern Mindanao 3.20 4.05

Davao Region 1.31 4.26

SOCCSKSARGEN 2.71 3.60

Caraga 2.42 3.04

ARMM 2.74 2.85

Source of data: BAS XII

In terms of high value commercial crops (HVCC) productivity, the region leads in rubber and papaya,

ranks second in banana, pineapple and asparagus, ranks third in coconut and durian, and ranks fourth in oil

palm, lanzones, and mango as compared to other regions of Mindanao.

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TABLE 4.8 PRODUCTIVITY OF HVCC IN MINDANAO (mt/ha)

AREA REGION IX REGIONX REGION XI REGION XII CARAGA ARMM

Coconut 4.51 5.86 7.10 5.13 4.26 4.03

Rubber 2.56 1.90 2.44 4.67 2.07 1.43

Oil Palm 10.21 5.66 7.91 19.23 11.28

Coffee .95 .48 .83 1.11 .53 0.78

Banana 12.64 33.20 43.37 36.78 8.19 12.79

Pineapple 5.22 52.88 12.05 35.03 9.09 11.40

Durian .60 1.43 4.74 1.90 .91 5.98

Lanzones 1.54 1.17 .98 .35 .13 1.66

Mango 4.34 4.02 1.85 3.21 4.13 .85

Papaya 9.14 31.78 22.14 46.67 5.70 18.55

Asparagus 3.60 53.13 44.10 53.54 .99 56.15

Source of data: BAS XII

2. Livestock, Poultry and Fishery Production The region has a wide forage and grazing area to raise small and large ruminants. It also has enough

capacity to raise poultry animals and is endowed with aquatic resources to grow marine life.

In terms of fishery production the region ranks first in inland municipal production, ranks second in

commercial fishing, but ranks fifth in aquaculture and sixth in municipal marine production from 2009 to

2012 as compared with other regions in Mindanao.

TABLE 4.9 PRODUCTION LEVEL IN FISHERY SECTOR IN MINDANAO (IN METRIC TONS)

Area Commercial

Fishing Inland

Municipal Marine

Municipal Aquaculture

Western Mindanao 280,201.56 1,003.67 127,832.07 267,783.72

Northern Mindanao 41,401.78 3,936.23 38,796.88 72,404.16

Davao Region 13,263.34 190.67 24,760.20 28,584.68

SOCCSKSARGEN 206,671.34 25,703.32 21,737.42 25,178.14

Caraga 6,290.50 4,444.04 63,093.18 24,863.60

ARMM 95,701.15 22,713.26 87,902.78 680,307.57

Source of data: BAS XII

TABLE 4.10 PRODUCTION LEVEL IN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY SECTOR IN MINDANAO (‘000MT/Liveweight)

AREA CARABAO CATTLE HOG GOAT CHICKEN DUCK

Western Mindanao 7.4 13.7 89.2 3.8 26.3 .37

Northern Mindanao 8.2 35.3 144.7 6.6 125.6 1.5

Davao Region 12.5 11.5 131.4 6.7 62.5 1.4

SOCCSKSARGEN 12.6 18.8 118.4 6.4 38.7 3.7

Caraga 8.9 12.6 12.7 5.4 11.0 .20

ARMM ND* ND* ND* ND* 6.2 1.1

*ND-DATA NOT AVAILABLE

Source of data: BAS XII

On livestock and poultry production, the region ranks first in carabao and duck production, ranks second in

cattle production, and ranks third in both goat and chicken production if compared it to other regions of

Mindanao.

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The low levels in production and productivity in the agriculture and fishery sector is mainly attributed to the

following:

1. Inefficient support facilities, such as irrigation, farm-to-market roads and unutilized pre- and

post- harvest facilities.

Suitable land, sufficient water, good quality seeds, and farmers’ management capacity are the top most

required resources to have a better yield. These resources are abundantly available in the region, but

unfortunately, they often suffer from the inefficiency in irrigation services due to dilapidated irrigation

facilities that are under constant rehabilitation. Water is sufficient but is not efficiently available for

irrigation. Farmers are unable to utilize the available pre- and post-harvest facilities because they are

inaccessible and inadequate for the entire farming populace. The inefficiency in the utilization of post-

harvest facilities and cold storage areas contributes to the increasing postharvest losses experienced

farmers and fisherfolks. This inefficiency often result to higher postharvest losses, lower product

quality, lower recovery and productivity, which in turn affects product price that is lower. The 2012

postharvest loss for rice in the region was recorded at 14% and 9% for the corn. Aggravating the

burden of farmers is the high cost of transportation and logistics due to unpaved and dilapidated farm-

to-market roads amounting to more than 10% of the marketable value of the agricultural goods

produced by the farmers. .

2. Weak promotion and implementation of integrated diversified farming system for expansion of

production areas for priority industry clusters.

Farmers in the region usually practice monocropping which could trigger faster depletion of the soil

nutrients. With the region’s goal of attaining food sufficiency by 2016, DA XII promoted various

farming systems (fish rice farming system, crop livestock farming system, rice based farming system,

agro-ecological farming system, coconut based farming system) that are suitable for every type of

farmer to increase their incomes and to ensure the optimum utilization and cultivation of their farms.

But due to the weak promotion and application, farmers and fisherfolks are not adopting it.

3. Limited financial capacity of farmers and fisherfolks.

Due to the inaccessibility and the stringent requirements of financial facilities, farmers and fisherfolks

resort to borrowing working capital from high interest financiers. Farmers hesitate to access loans

from regulated microfinance institutions (MFI) and government financing institutions (GFIs) with

much lower interest rates due to the documentary requirements during application and the difficulty of

complying with other requirements.

Each cropping period is a dilemma for farmers and fisherfolks due to lack of working capital to procure

costly inputs that are being controlled by middlemen. With no funds to acquire production inputs, the

quality and volume of production and productivity is greatly affected.

4. Unregulated and arbitrary conversion of productive agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses.

The arbitrary conversion of agricultural lands could threaten food security in the region. As the

agricultural land valuation increases and the production and supply chain inefficient farmers often sell

their lands that are converted to non-agricultural uses. It is evident in the region that vast tracks of rice

farmlands are now converted into subdivisions or are used to put up commercial complexes and

industrial plants.

Exacerbating the concern on land conversion is the weakness of the country’s land policy in the failure

to clearly identify society's preferences regarding land use due to the absence or non-updated

comprehensive land use plan. The transcending importance of efficient land use to society is well

understood but the political economy of establishing social preferences regarding land use is

problematic. Significant problems arise in the appropriate use and allocation of land emanating from

the continued conversion of agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses. Thus, without a clear and

consistent land use policy, the government finds itself in a policy bind, sometimes supporting sectors

that would favor agricultural use over urban use, and on other occasions favoring those sectors that

demand land for housing, business and other non-agricultural uses.

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5. Low levels of adoption of technology and good agricultural practices (GAP).

Good agricultural practices (GAP) is a recognized tool for reducing the risks associated with the use of

pesticides taking into account public and occupational health, environmental and safety considerations.

In agriculture, GAP is composed of various natural farming technology systems from land preparation,

crops, livestock, poultry and fishery culture management to postharvest and marketing practices.

Despite the availability of science and technology packages and the capability programs provided to

the farmers, the region is suffering from the low adoption of technologies and good agricultural

practices (GAP) which is attributed to lack of linkage between technology producers, agriculture

extension workers and farmers. Farmers could not also afford the package price of the said technology.

Lastly, farmers lack the information on the advantages of using the technology if infused to their

traditional farming practices.

6. Poor adaptive capacity of agriculture and fishery sector to climate variability.

The agriculture and fishery sector is most vulnerable to climate variability. The El Niño phenomenon

in 2010 badly hit the region causing a decline in the 2010 production of the agriculture and fishery

sector. After the El Niño, rain induced floods affected low lying areas in the region which partially

stunted the growth of the agriculture and fishery sector. The absence of coping mechanisms and

inability of producers to adapt to climate change contributed to production decline.

III. Development Goal and Strategic Outcomes

A. Increase productivity and production in agriculture and fishery sector

towards the attainment of food security

To achieve food security, productivity and production levels in the agriculture and fishery sector need to be

increased. The plan envisions achieving a competitive and sustainable growth in agriculture and fishery

sector by addressing the developmental challenges through the implementation of the following strategies:

a. Enhance production and productivity

1. Improving and rehabilitating irrigation support facilities, farm-to-market roads and increased

utilization of pre-postharvest facilities.

Irrigation facilities must be improved, expanded and rehabilitated since they contribute about 25% in

the increase of production of palay. Out of the 293,610 hectares of potential irrigable land, the region

has already irrigated 116,980.51 hectares of the irrigable land attaining a 39.84% irrigation

development. There is a need to improve the utilization and management of the postharvest facilities to

make it available to all farmers and fisherfolks. Access and utilization of these facilities by the farmers

must be increased because these facilities/machineries could contribute 5% to 10% increase in

production and the quality of the farm products. The region considers as one of its Kilos Abante

projects the rehabilitation and improvement of the farm to market roads that would enhance the

connectivity of our farmers to the market.

2. Strengthening the implementation and increasing the level of adoption of integrated diversified

farming system (IDFS) for expansion of production areas for priority industry clusters.

To improve the income sources of farmers and fisherfolks given limited land resources DA XII

recommends the adoption of integrated diversified farming system (IDFS). The department showcased

a number of IDFS packages that could suit the needs and capacity of farmers and fisherfolks. To

further strengthen the adoption and implementation of the IDFS the department provides support and

recognition to farmer/fisherfolk cooperators showcasing an excellent farming system.

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3. Providing financial support to farmers and fisherfolks with fewer requirements.

Farmers and fisherfolks need access to formal microfinance institutions (MFI) and government

financial institutions that have lower interest rates and lesser documentary requirements needed. There

is also a need to strengthen the farmers and fisherfolks cooperatives that could encourage and

capacitate their members to obtain loans from MFI or GFI. The government will also provide support

to regulate the high cost of production inputs, improve the techno-demo and breeding centers for

livestock and fishery, and rehabilitate the grazing/forage areas.

4. Strict implementation on the non-conversion of irrigated and CARP areas to non-agriculture and

other uses.

Development policies concerning land use will be reviewed to have clear and defined directives for the

urban and rural planners. Planners and implementers should revisit Administrative Order (AO) No. 20

an interim guideline to land use conversion directing all agencies and the local government units to

classify all agricultural lands and shall not be subject to and are non-negotiable for conversion. The AO

states that: (a) All irrigated lands where water is available to support rice and other crop production,

and all irrigated lands where water is not available for rice and other crop production but are within

areas programmed for irrigation facility rehabilitation by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and

National Irrigation Administration (NIA); and (b) All irrigable lands already covered by irrigation

projects with firm funding commitment at the time of the application for land use conversion. The

above AO must be strictly implemented so as not to lessen the region’s production area for palay.

Aside from the policy review the government will provide the timely release of adequate funds for the

conduct of survey and titling of Ancestral Domain lands and for other development projects for the

indigenous peoples (IPs) and other vulnerable sectors. The government will also strengthen the multi-

stakeholder partnership and collaboration for the development of self-determination among IPs, and

must enhance the partnership of the government and private sector investment in agro-forestry, eco-

tourism, renewable energy and sustainable agricultural production.

5. Increasing the level of adoption of agricultural technologies and Good Agricultural Practices

(GAP).

The agricultural extension worker (AEW) plays a vital role as they contribute about 15% in increasing

the production and productivity of farmers and fisherfolks. Agriculture extension workers provide the

link between technology and farmers/fisherfolks. DA XII provides support to these AEWs to promote

and enhance the productive capacity of the farmers and fisherfolks through implementation and

adoption of appropriate and profitable technologies supported with comprehensive capability building

and technical assistance. AEWs are also tasked to intensify the advocacy on policies, LGU extension

services, management and preservation of key production areas for improved utilization of agriculture

and fishery resources.

Organic farming practices must also be implemented strictly for adoption as stipulated in RA 10068 or

the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010.

6. Improving resiliency and adaptive capacity of agriculture and fishery sector to climate

variability.

To improve resiliency and adaptive capacity of the sector to climate change and to reduce the

underlying risks to food security the region is adopting appropriate technologies to mitigate potential

negative impacts of climate change to agriculture, fishery and forestry production. The region started

mainstreaming DRR/CCA concepts and tools in almost all of its planning activities. As a response

measure, DA XII started undertaking trial demonstration in the farmers’ field various drought,

submerge tolerant, and high yielding varieties of palay, corn and HVCC.

RA 10121 provides for the strengthening of the country’s disaster risk reduction and management

system. The law directs to adopt a disaster risk reduction and management approach that is holistic,

comprehensive, integrated, and proactive in lessening the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of

disasters including climate change, and promote the involvement and participation of all sectors and all

stakeholders concerned, at all levels, especially the local community.

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IV. Plan Targets

With the responsible and sustainable development of agriculture and fishery resources, the region is

expected to enhance the competitiveness of agriculture and fishery sector. Given appropriate support,

irrigated areas will be expanded and production areas will be linked to markets with more farm-to-market

roads. With basic facilities in place and extension support provided the production, productivity and

profitability of cereal crops, high valued crops, poultry, livestock and fishery will be expected to increase.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XII shall support higher irrigated palay production by

developing additional 22,850 hectares of its service area in the region from its existing 100,337 hectares

service area as of 2012.

TABLE 4.11 EXISTING IRRIGATED AREAS AND TARGETS (IN HECTARES), 2013-2016

Area Irrigated

Areas As of 2012

Irrigable Areas

Target Area To Be Irrigated

2013 2014 2015 2016

Cotabato Province 40,250 65,678 42,479 44,117 45,185 46,528

Sarangani 7,759 11,308 9,655 11,113 13,521

South Cotabato 23,332 34,622 24,098 24.895 25,628 26,831

Sultan Kudarat 28,996 61,802 30,145 31,322 32,615 33,756

Source of data: NIA XII

The Department of Agriculture (DA) XII under its Rice program shall aim to increase the production at an

average of 4 tons per hectare for the irrigated and 3.5 tons per hectare for the rainfed areas. The target

increase per hectare means additional 542,075 metric tons of palay or equivalent to 43% of increase in total

production.

TABLE 4.12 CEREAL CROPS EXISTING PRODUCTION LEVEL AND TARGETS (IN MT), 2013-2016

Cereal Crops Existing

Production (2012)

Target Crop Production

2013 2014 2015 2016

Palay

Irrigated 1,028,961 1,195,102.37 1,279,781.85 1,370,902.32 1,468,510.56

Cotabato 375,602 467,713.16 500,602.53 536,245.43 574,898.64

Sarangani 33,616 47,337.24 50,707.65 54,318.04 58,185.48

South Cotabato

265,021 315,160.22 337,599.63 361,636.73 387,074.72

Sultan Kudarat

354,722 364,891.74 390,872.03 418,702.12 448,351.71

Rainfed 241,940 280,332.65 300,195.74 321,569.68 344,465.44

Cotabato 118,450 109710.49 117,425.29 125,785.97 134,852.77

Sarangani 13,541 11,103.80 11,894.39 12,741.27 13,648.45

South Cotabato

44,920 73,926.47 79,190.04 84,828.37 90,795.31

Sultan Kudarat

65,029 85,591.89 91,686.03 98,214.08 105,168.92

Total 1,270,901 1,475,435.02 1,579,977.59 1,692,471.99 1,812,976.00

Source of data: DA XII

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DA XII shall also expand an additional 11% or 72,893 hectares for the production for both rainfed and

irrigated palay. The expansion in irrigated palay production is also supported by the NIA XII initiatives in

expanding their target service areas.

TABLE 4.13 CEREAL CROPS EXISTING AREA HARVESTED AND TARGETS (IN HECTARES), 2013-2016

Cereal Crops

Existing Areas (2012)

Target Crop Production

2013 2014 2015 2016

Palay

Irrigated 263,387 277,635.73 288,651.15 300,197.20 312,302.44

Cotabato 131,110 105,293.19 109,414.91 113,791.50 118,440.52

Sarangani 9,733 12,091.34 12,574.99 13,077.99 13,601.11

South Cotabato

68,473 71,300.95 74,152.99 77,119.11 80,203.87

Sultan Kudarat

95,033 88,950.26 92,508.27 96,208.60 100,056.94

Rainfed 82,598 87,674.44 91,153.00 94,799.11 98,621.82

Cotabato 40,962 33,250.48 34,552.08 35,934.16 37,402.27

Sarangani 4,881 3,818.32 3,971.05 4,129.89 4,295.09

South Cotabato

15,659 22,516.09 23,416.73 24,353.40 25,327.54

Sultan Kudarat

21,096 28,089.55 29,213.14 30,381.66 31,596.93

Source of data: DA XII

For corn production, DA XII targets to increase the production in 2016 by 205,753 MT or about 17% of its

total production in 2012. The yellow corn production is almost 60% of the total corn production in the

region and it is expected to deliver an additional 124,178 MT by 2016.

TABLE 4.14 CEREAL CROPS EXISTING PRODUCTION LEVEL AND TARGETS

(IN MT), 2013-2016

Cereal Crops

Existing Production

(2012)

Target Crop Production

2013 2014 2015 2016

Corn

White 241,059.00 293,709.00 304,870.00 319,124.00 322,634.00

Cotabato 68,558.00 83,872.00 87,059.00 90,760.00 91,758.00

Sarangani 73,487.00 90,501.00 93,940.00 97,285.00 98,355.00

South Cotabato

53,732.00 65,600.00 68,093.00 71,133.00 71,915.00

Sultan Kudarat

45,282.00 53,736.00 55,778.00 59,946.00 60,606.00

Yellow 960,272.00 1,048,023.00 1,063,744.00 1,072,651.00 1,084,450.00

Cotabato 316,920.00 346,748.00 351,949.00 354,008.00 357,903.00

Sarangani 71,992.00 90,501.00 79,364.00 80,417.00 81,302.00

South Cotabato

382,249.00 417,090.00 423,346.00 426,983.00 431,680.00

Sultan Kudarat

189,111.00 205,995.00 209,085.00 211,242.00 213,566.00

Total 1,201,331.00 1,341,732.00 1,368,614.00 1,391,775.00 1,407,084.00

Source of data: DA XII

The target area for corn production is expected to increase by 4% or about 18,204 hectares by 2016. Of the

total target area expansion 69% will be utilized for yellow corn production since it has a greater market

demand as compared to white corn.

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TABLE 4.15 CEREAL CROPS EXISTING AREA HARVESTED AND

TARGETS (IN HECTARES), 2013-2016

Cereal Crops Existing Areas

(2012) Target Crop Production

2013 2014 2015 2016

Corn

White 130,601 133,213 135,078 135,483 136,296

Cotabato 31,017 31,637 32,080 32,177 32,370

Sarangani 45,024 45,924 46,567 46,707 46,987

South Cotabato 30,270 30,875 31,308 31,402 31,590

Sultan Kudarat 24,290 24,776 25,123 25,198 25,349

Yellow 298,718 305,290 309,564 312,040 314,225

Cotabato 98,891 101,067 102,482 103,301 104,024

Sarangani 25,859 26,428 26,218 27,012 27,201

South Cotabato 113,930 116,436 118,067 119,011 119,844

Sultan Kudarat 60,038 61,359 62,218 62,716 63,155

Source of data: DA XII

The region consistently leads in the production of high valued crops and to sustain its production it has the

following targets. The target production and area expansion increase for the next four years ranges from

12% to 13%.

TABLE 4.16 EXISTING CROP PRODUCTION LEVEL AND TARGETS FOR HVCC, 2013-2016

Commodity Existing

Production Level (2012)

Target Area To Be Developed For Expansion (In Hectares) and Target Production (In Metric Tons)

2013 2014 2015 2016

Coffee

Area 25,223.00 25,979.00 26,758.00 27,560.00 28,386.00

Production 27,868.53 29,616.00 31,307.00 33,348.00 35,483.00

Banana

Area 29,952.00 30,851.00 31,777.00 32,730.00 33,772.00

Production 1,155,347.63 1,225,710.00 1,300,315.00 1,379,570.00 1,469,420.00

Mango

Area 16,815.00 17,319.00 17,839.00 18,374.00 18,925.00

Production 53,404.63.00 56,806.00 60,296.00 63,942.00 67,752.00

Rubber

Area 36,713.00 37,814.00 38,948.00 40,116.00 41,319.00

Production 169,745.00 179,995.00 190,845.00 202,586.00 214,859.0

Oil Palm

Area 16,257.75 16,745.00 17,247.00 17,764.00 18,297.00

Production 131,113.96 134,965.00 139,011.00 143,178.00 147,474.00

Coconut

Area 176,752.00 182,054.00 187,516.00 193,141.00 198,935.00

Production 985,175.40 1,014,041.00 1,044,464.00 1,075,795.00 1,108,068.00

Pineapple

Area 23,485.00 24,190.00 24,916.00 25,663.00 26,433.00

Production 800,055.05 823,911.00 848,639.00 874,082.00 900,308.00

Source of data: DA XII

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TABLE 4.16 EXISTING CROP PRODUCTION LEVEL AND TARGETS FOR HVCC, 2013-2016 (CONT’D)

COMMODITY EXISTING

PRODUCTION LEVEL (2012)

TARGET AREA TO BE DEVELOPED FOR EXPANSION (IN HECTARES) AND TARGET PRODUCTION (IN METRIC TONS)

2013 2014 2015 2016

Asparagus

Area 360.00 371.00 382.00 393.00 405.00

Production 4,097.72 4,348.00 4,611.00 5,671.00 6,018.00

Sugarcane

Area 15,238.30 15,695.00 16,166.00 16,651.00 17,151.00

Production 902,177.73 929,144.00 957,027.00 985,739.00 1,015,339.00

Durian

Area 1,930.00 1,988.00 2,048.00 2,109.00 2,172.00

Production 3,949.89 4,195.00 4,444.00 4,724.00 5,017.00

Lanzones

Area 1,297.50 1,336.00 1,376.00 1,417.00 1,460.00

Production 352.98 374.08 399.04 425.10 438.00

Rambutan

Area 1,296.20 1,335.00 1,375.00 1,416.00 1,458.00

Production 1,502.88 1,589.00 1,691.00 1,798.00 1,910.00

Papaya

Area 1,396.00 1,438.00 1,481.00 1,525.00 1,571.00

Production 67.864.74 72,001.00 76,375.00 81,008.00 85,949.00

Source of data: DA XII

The following are the targets for the livestock and poultry production in the region. The Plan aims to

increase the production by 10% to 30% in the next four (4) years.

TABLE 4.17 LIVESTOCK & POULTRY PRODUCTION LEVELS AND TARGETS (MT OF LIVE WT.), 2013-2016

LIVESTOCK / POULTRY

EXISTING PRODUCTION LEVEL (2012)

TARGET PRODUCTION

2013 2014 2015 2016

Hog 118,056 131,125 135,059 139,111 143,284

Chicken 43,003 36,529 37,625 38,754 39,917

Cattle 18,578 19,259 19,387 20,432 21,045

Carabao 12,308 13,636 14,045 14,466 14,900

Goat 6,327 7,774 7,929 8,088 8,250

Duck 3,756 4,274 4,359 4,446 4,535

Source of data: DA XII

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR XII) has identified several interventions and set the

following targets to sustain growth in the fishery industry and the consumer demand for aquatic products in

the region.

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TABLE 4.18 FISHERY PRODUCTION LEVELS AND TARGETS (IN MT),

2013-2016

FISHERY EXISTING

PRODUCTION LEVEL (2012)

TARGET PRODUCTION

2013 2014 2015 2016

Commercial Fisheries

209,898.51 274,906 294,149 314,740 336,772

Sarangani 716.46 528 565 605 647

South Cotabato* 204,721.36 268,247 287,763 307,907 329,461

Sultan Kudarat 4,460.69 6,131 5,821 6,228 6,664

Inland Municipal Fisheries

26,185.11 31,999 34,188 36,534 37,275

Cotabato 14,769.22 17,781 18,997 20,301 20,713

South Cotabato* 265.77 318 340 363 373

Sultan Kudarat 11,150.12 13,900 14,851 15,870 16,819

Marine Municipal Fisheries

21,014.36 24,910 24,998 25,108 26,740

Cotabato

Sarangani 13,276.88 16,315 16,373 16,386 17,514

South Cotabato 1,582.70 1,581 1,587 1,588 1,697

Sultan Kudarat 6,154.78 7,014 7,038 7,044 7,525

Aquaculture 24,778.66 37,277 41,005 45,106 49,616

Cotabato 526.52 627 690 759 835

Sarangani 10,396.19 13,687 15,056 16,562 18,218

South Cotabato 3,537.94 4,362 4,798 5,268 5,795

Sultan Kudarat 10,318.02 18,601 20,461 22,517 24,768

Source of data: BFAR XII

*including General Santos City

TABLE 4.19 LAND AND LAND RIGHTS TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS 2013 2014 2015 2016

Land Tenure Improvement

1. Land Distribution No. of hectares of land distributed under CARP

40,112

132,542

2. Land Survey Approved No. of new lands surveyed and approved No. of collective lands surveyed and approved

41,898

19,025

3. Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) No. of hectares

24,700

16,467

8,234

4. No. of hectares for leasehold 1,000 1,700 1,700

Agrarian Justice Delivery

1. Adjudication of Cases (No. of cases resolved)

796

1,650

2,475

2. Agrarian- related cases resolved 4,537 4,777 5,007

Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs)

1. No. of ARCs established/developed

1

2. No. of ARB organizations assisted 239 242 245

3. No. of ARBs provided with micro-finance services 2,460 1,940 1,970

No. of Certificates of Ancestral Domain Titles issued

No. of Certificates of Ancestral Land Titles issued

Sources of data: NCIP XII and DAR XII

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CHAPTER 5

ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

A well-developed and well-maintained infrastructure facility is key to enhancing the production of goods

and services, entry of investments and trade, ease of mobility of people, and regional integration. By

facilitating linkage and access, infrastructure facilities can promote the sharing of benefits, income

generation, and can spur development in lagging areas.

I. Assessment

A. Integrated and effective transport system

1. Land transportation

The region recognizes the importance of improving the transportation sector to support its rapid and

inclusive economic growth. Prudent strategies were pursued and strategic projects were implemented to

accelerate the development of the sector’s safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure

facilities to ensure the efficient transport of people and products. Adhering to the policy of full transparency

and accountability to its people, the region engaged the general public to participate in the governance,

monitoring and feedback in the implementation of infrastructure projects.

a. Roads and bridges

The implementation of strategic road projects has enhanced the accessibility to production areas, major

tourism destinations and basic service facilities like schools, hospitals, and attracted investments to the

region.

For the period 2011 to 2012, 50.519 kilometers of road were rehabilitated and improved, 16.05 kilometers

were widened, and 60.036 kilometers were concreted allowing the region to increase its road density from

0.07763 kilometers/square kilometers to 0.07811 kilometers /square kilometers and a road pavement ratio

of 72.38%.

Various bridge projects spanning a total of 225.622 lineal meters were constructed/widened/ completed

while 104.73 lineal meters of damaged bridges were rehabilitated/replaced. The region has also

implemented 22.96 kilometers of Foreign Assisted Projects (FAPs) and 11 projects under Various Infra

Including Local Projects (VIILPs).

A number of major road projects were implemented in 2012. Most of these projects were funded out of the

DPWH Regular Infrastructure. Only the Kidapawan-Ilomavis Tourist Road was funded from the various

infrastructure investment local projects (VIILP).

However, not all road and bridge projects funded in CY 2012 were undertaken or fully completed during

the year. While DPWH have completed all preparatory project activities, such as conduct of bidding,

preparation of program of works, and detailed engineering, fund releases for some projects were delayed.

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b. Motor vehicle registration

The government through the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XII continued to perform its duty in

optimizing the land transportation service and facilities and effectively implementing the various

transportation laws, rules and regulations in the region. In 2012, motor vehicles registered recorded a total

of 279,641 or an increase of 8.72% compared to 257,217 in 2011. A total of 491,103 registration cases were

also handled compared to only 441,056 in the previous year. A total of 164,701 licenses and permits were

issued in 2012 compared to 163,254 in 2011.

There was a 21.87% decrease in the apprehension cases handled in 2012. On law enforcement, it registered

PhP7,572,128.88 in 2012 lower than the 2011 at PhP9,801,625.75. The revenue collection in 2012 reached

PhP499,360,891.93 or 9.59% higher than PhP455,671,717.92 in 2011.

TABLE 5.1 ROADS AND BRIDGES, 2010-2012

INDICATORS/UNITS BASE YEAR 2010

2011 2012

TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL

Rehabilitation/ Improvement (km)

37.47 22.84 17.369 43.65 33.15

Concrete/ Widening (km) 0.45 19.81 5.51 15.02 10.54

Bridge Construction/ Widening/ Completion (lm)

No data 150.64 97.256 141.97 128.37

Rehabilitation/replacement of damaged national arterial/secondary bridges (lm)

No data As necessary

1.8 As necessary

104.73

Construction/ Improvement (km)

No data 15.93 1 0.8 0.8

Concreting (km) 30.37 28.465 19.796 56.29 40.24

Replacement of damaged portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) (km)

As necessary

4

Foreign assisted projects (FAPs) in km

53.24 22.96 3 projects

Road pavement ratio to increase from 71.70% or 1,072.0629 km in July 2012 to 75% in 2016

95.71 90.48 72.38

Increased road density from 0.076 km/sq. Km in July 2012 to 0.080 in 2016

0.07763 0.07763 0.07811

Various Infra Including Local Projects (VIILP)

1 11 1

Source of data: DPWH XII

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TABLE 5.2 STATUS OF ROAD PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED, 2012

PROJECT TITLE

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

TOTAL

COST (PHP)

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION

1. Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig Palimbang-Sarangani Road Tambis-Sangay Section

Road Upgrading (Gravel to

Concrete) with net length of 2.32 kms.

Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

121,169,570.24

On-going. 20.83 actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

2. Sebayor Bridge I along Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig- Palimbang Sarangani Road, Sta. Clara Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

Construction of Concrete Bridge with net length of

6.84 kms

Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

37,043,515.00

On-going. 13.21% actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

3. General Santos City Circumferential Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net

length of 6.84 kms

General Santos City

107,583,314.02 On-going. 36.26%

actual accomplishment

4. Sarangani Sultan Kudarat Coastal Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net length of 4.6375

kms

Sarangani / Sultan Kudarat

67,759,391.00

On-going. 63% actual

accomplishment

5. Makilala-Allah Valley Road

Rehabilitation/ Reconstruction/

Upgrading of damaged asphalt to

concrete with net length of 5.135 kms

Sultan Kudarat 73,255,584.68

On-going. 60.51% actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

6. Matalam-M’lang-Bagontapay Junction Road

Upgrading asphalt to concrete with net length of 3.38 kms

Cotabato Province

46,965,881.53

On-going. 51.83% actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

7. Bukidnon-Cotabato Road

Upgrading asphalt to concrete with net length of 3.38 kms

Cotabato Province

50,672,177.64

On-going. 43.02% actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

8. Surallah-Lake Sebu-Maitum Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net

length of 7.70 kms

Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

175,428,000.00

*Not yet started Contract papers on

process at the Central Procurement

Office

9. Makar-Kiamba Road Asphalt Overlay,

7.704 kms South Cotabato 74,297,398.76

On-going. 14% actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

10. Kidapawan-Ilomavis Tourist Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net length 2.90 kms

Kidapawan City 100,000,000.00

On-going. 6.90% actual

accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

Total 854,174,832.87

Source of data: DPWH XII

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FIGURE 5.1 TRANSPORTATION MAP OF THE SOCCSKSARGEN REGION

Source of data: DPWH XII, CAAP General Santos, CAAP Cotabato, PPA General Santos, PPA Cotabato

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2. Port development

Several activities were undertaken for the improvement of various ports in the region. The Port of General

Santos City is one of the leading modern ports in the country. It is considered as the gateway of people and

trade in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Makar Wharf is an International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code

Certified Port Facility and it takes pride of an ISO-compliant cargo handling operator (ISO 901 and ISO

14001).

The port’s operational capacity attained a 14 percent increase in container traffic in CY 2012. To sustain

this operational capacity, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Santos City procured consultancy

services for an under deck and underwater survey of the superstructures of the Makar wharf which will also

serve as one of the bases for their repair and retrofitting and ultimately the expansion of the eastern,

western, and near the wharf’s portions. The survey was completed at a cost of PhP476,060.00. As a result,

the region was able to increase its cargo throughput from 2.84 million metric tons per annum in 2011 to

2.92 million metric tons in 2012 or an increase of 2.82%.

PPA General Santos City also pursued the improvement of the Makar Wharf passenger terminal located at

the transit shed no.1 in compliance to the directive of the Department of Transportation and Communication

(DOTC) to provide convenient, safe, and secure passenger terminal for all passengers and to specifically

focus on providing best sanitation facilities in all seaports and airports. The project includes repair of the

existing passenger terminal and the provision of passenger comfort rooms, a prayer room, and children’s

play area. The project is estimated to cost PhP9.433 million and funded under the PPA corporate funds and

was expected to be completed in January 2013. PPA General Santos City also endorsed the construction of

the wharf’s passenger terminal building to its Central Office for consideration under the Public-Private

Partnership (PPP) Program of the President.

In support to the Jose Abad Santos-Glan-Sarangani Cooperation Triangle (JAGS-CT), a bilateral agreement

between the municipality of Glan, Sarangani and Tahuna, Indonesia, the Glan district office of PPA

implemented the Glan Port improvement project, particularly the construction of a Roll on-Roll off (RoRo)

ramp, which was completed on August 30, 2012.

PPA-Cotabato did not implement any major infrastructure project in CY 2012 but undertook routine and

maintenance of the port of Cotabato City. The proposed reclamation and concrete paving of the port of

Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat was not undertaken due to the changes in project implementation guidelines set

by DOTC where priority was given to ports affected by calamities. The implementation of the Timako Port

Development Project in the 4th

quarter of CY 2012 was postponed to CY 2015-2016 due to the non-

completion of the access road to the port.

TABLE 5.3 PORT DEVELOPMENT, 2010-2012

INDICATORS/UNITS

BASE YEAR

2011 2012

2010 TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL

Cargo throughput (in million metric tons per annum)

2.127

2.842

2.918

Number of passengers (in thousands)

98.057

121.000

56.000

Number of vessels (in thousands) 1.302

1.648

1.436

Passenger capacity in port terminal building (in number of sitting capacity)

958

958

958

Number of ports certified to have meet ISO standards on selected processes

1

Source of data: PPA General Santos, PPA Cotabato

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3. Airport development

The General Santos City International Airport, which is classified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the

Philippines (CAAP) as an alternate international airport, mainly serves the air transport requirements of the

city and nearby provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani. The construction of the

airport’s perimeter fence at a cost of P35.801 million was started in CY 2012 and was estimated 84 percent

complete as of October 2012.

A technical working group to conduct preparation for a study on the General Santos City Airport

Development Project was created in CY 2012. The project aims to develop the airport into an aeropolis, a

new type of urban development with aviation-intensive businesses and related enterprises. It is expected to

offer speedy connectivity to passengers.

Cotabato City is currently served by the Cotabato Airport located in Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat,

Maguindanao Province in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The people in Cotabato

Province either access the services of the airports of General Santos and Cotabato or the Davao

International Airport in Davao City. For 2011 to 2012, the Cotabato Airport’s annual domestic flight

increased by 23.35%, from 2,818 flights to 3,476 flights, increasing its annual domestic passenger traffic by

41.02%, from 191,780 passengers in 2011 to 270,445 passengers in 2012. Annual domestic cargo traffic

also increased by 23.64%, 1.516 million metric tons in 2011 to 1.874 million metric tons in 2012.

TABLE 5.4 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, 2010-2012

INDICATORS/UNITS

BASE YEAR

2011 2012

2010 TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL

Annual domestic passenger traffic (in thousand)

198.005 220.000 191.780 300.000 270.445

Annual domestic cargo traffic (in million kg)

1.417 1.600 1.516 2.000 1.874

Annual domestic flights (in thousand) 2.710 3.000 2.818 4.000 3.476

Source of data: CAAP Cotabato

B. Efficient water resource management

Ensuring sustainable supply of water resources is important for use in agriculture production, industry, and

access by households to clean and safe water. The construction of flood control and drainage facilities

provides a measure in mitigating vulnerability to disasters in flood-prone areas.

1. Irrigation

Increasing the areas covered with irrigation is important for agricultural productivity and rural development.

To support the region’s agricultural development, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XII

implemented in 2012 a total of 148 irrigation projects with a total cost of PhP2,132,988,783.00. A total of

145 projects or almost 98 percent were completed, costing PhP1,965,550,000.00. For the period 2011 to

2012, the region has irrigated a total of 5,726 hectares, restored 6,983 hectares, and rehabilitated 19,676

hectares of land.

Out of the 293,610 hectares of potential irrigable land, the region has already irrigated 116,980.51 hectares

of the irrigable land attaining a 39.84% irrigation development. The projects were undertaken either by

contract, memorandum agreement with the concerned local government unit or by administration. The

construction phase generated jobs equivalent to 30,378 man-days and 15,211 farmers benefitted from these

projects.

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TABLE 5.5 IRRIGATION FACILITIES, 2012

INDICATORS/UNITS 2012 (IN HECTARES)

TARGET ACTUAL

Total Potential Irrigable Area (ha) 293,610.00 293,610.00

Total Irrigated Area (ha) 116,936.51 116,980.51

Ratio of Irrigated Farmlands to Total Area Irrigable Farmlands (%)

39.82 39.84

Source of data: NIA XII

TABLE 5.6 MAJOR PROGRAMS/ PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED, 2012

MAJOR PROGRAMS/ PROJECTS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

LOCATION TOTAL COST

(PhP ‘000)

SOURCE OF

FUNDS

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION

COMPLETED ONGOING

1. Small Irrigation Project

New Project (Communal)

Regionwide

819,099.54

GAA Fund 37 projects

3 Projects – Sarangani

Area (90% accomplished)

2. Pump Irrigation Project

Pump irrigation

Regionwide

12,734.00

GAA Fund

18 projects

3. NIS/CIS Extension Project

NIS/CIS Extension Proj.

Regionwide

243,135.00

GAA Fund 28 projects

4. Repair/ Rehab of Irrigation System

Repair, Rehab, Restoration

Regionwide

460,848.46

GAA Fund

58 projects

5. Line Project

Total repair of project

Regionwide 429,733.00 GAA Fund 4 projects

TOTAL: 1,965,550.00

Source of data: NIA XII

2. Water supply

To promote the development of water supply systems, Cotabato City and the provinces of Sultan Kudarat,

South Cotabato and Sarangani, implemented a total of 151 Level I water supply projects benefiting 632

households, 18 Level II projects with 9,294 households, and 13 Level III projects with 937 households.

The foregoing showed that 90.97% of the total households have access to safe water supply as of CY 2012.

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TABLE 5.7 WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS, 2010-2012

INDICATORS/UNITS BASE YEAR 2011 2012

2010 TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL

Level I - projects 4 - 81 - 70

- beneficiaries (HH) 23 405 302 350 330

Level II - projects 3 5 5 16 13

- beneficiaries (HH) 475 511 3,091 4,552 6,203

Level III - projects 12 6 6 7 7

- beneficiaries (HH) 726 876 178 1,871 759

Source of data: LGUs of Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Cotabato City

3. Flood control

Several low-lying areas and those along major rivers in the region remain vulnerable to flooding. To

address the problem on flooding in the region, the DPWH implemented some mitigating measures, such as

the dredging of the Rio Grande de Mindanao in Cotabato City and Simuay River in Sultan Kudarat,

Maguindanao Province which also affects Cotabato City area. Construction of river bank protection along

Ala River in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat was programmed for bidding in 2012.

For the period 2011 – 2012, among the flood control projects implemented are the dredging of Simuay

River Phase V in the provinces of Sultan Kudarat in Region XII and Maguindanao in the ARMM with

62.24% accomplishment. Another is dredging the Rio Grande de Mindanao Phase V in Cotabato City with

an accomplishment of 16.66% .Three (3) flood control drainage projects were implemented in 2012 which

are carried-over projects from the previous year.

TABLE 5.8 FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED, 2012

PROJECT TITLE

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

TOTAL COST

(PHP)

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION

1. Simuay River, Phase V. Brgy Senditan, Macaguiling, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Province

Dredging Municipality of

Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Province

59,574,418.75 On-going. 62.24% actual accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

2. Rio Grande de Mindanao River Cotabato City, Phase V

Dredging of 2.718 kms

Cotabato City 88,480,264.84 On-going. 16.66% actual accomplishment as of Jan 31, 2013

3. Ala River Basin, Phase V

Construction-River Bank protection, 1.500 kms

Municipality of Lambayong, Province of Sultan Kudarat

100,000.00 *Not yet started (for bidding)

Total 148,154,683.59

Source of data: DPWH XII

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FIGURE 5.2 MAP OF FLOOD-PRONE AREAS OF REGION XII

Source of data: MGB XII

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C. Adequate and reliable energy supply

Energy is an important factor for attracting investments and doing business but the insufficient generating

capacity for the future demand of the region and the constant increase in demand for energy by the growing

industries discourage investors from putting their money in the region. This supply deficiency often result

to power outages which impact on the operation of various establishments. Power generation in Mindanao

is mainly sourced from the Agus Hydro Complex and Pulangi Hydro Plant, which are transmitted to the

load centers in southeast (Davao) provinces and southwest (SOCCSKSARGEN) Mindanao through 138-kV

and 69-kV transmission lines.

With the target of increasing self-sufficiency level, renewable energy (RE) projects were awarded to the

region in 2012. These are the Mt. Zion Geothermal Power Project which will serve Cotabato Province and

Davao del Sur in Region XI, four (4) hydroelectric projects in Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani, and the

Kalamansig solar power project in Sultan Kudarat. In addition to RE projects, the 2 X 100 MW Southern

Mindanao Coal Fired Power Station in Maasim, Sarangani was issued a Notice to Proceed.

The region, with its increasing demand for energy, implemented energization programs like Sitio

Electrification Program and Barangay Line Enhancement Program. It has also increased its total

transformer capacity to 361 MVA in 2012 from only 331 MVA in 2010. As of CY 2012, the region was

able to energize 64.42% of its total potential sitios and 56.6% of its total potential households.

While almost all barangays in the region are covered by the rural electrification program, still at the

household level a number of these have yet no access to electricity. In 2012, electrification has reached

446,433 households or 56.6 percent of the total households in the region. This is an improvement of 2.9

percentage point over the previous year’s coverage of 53.7 percent. This is also 23,649 households or 5.6

percent higher than the number of households energized in CY 2011. In terms of energized household

distribution by electric cooperative/company, Cotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO) which mainly

serves the Cotabato Province area had the highest number of energized households at 150,395 for a

household energization rate of 62.22 percent. This reflects a share of 33.7 percent of total number of

households energized in the region. It is followed by South Cotabato Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO) II,

which covers General Santos City and Polomolok and Tupi, South Cotabato, with 141,619 households

served for a household energization rate of 56.42 percent. SOCOTECO I, who serves the rest of South

Cotabato, was next with 90,383 energized households for a household energization rate of 66.95 percent,

the highest in the region. Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO) had the least number of

energized households with 66,036 for a household energization rate of 39.8 percent.

COTELCO also led the region in terms of sitio electrification with 2,554 sitios energized or 67.37 percent

of all sitios under its jurisdiction. COTELCO also turned in the highest growth rate in sitio electrification

over the period CY 2011-2012 at 86.69 percent. SOCOTECO I had the least number of sitios energized

with 1,139 sitios but it had the highest sitio energization rate at 73.53 percent. SUKELCO had the lowest

sitio energization rate at 52.21 percent.

TABLE 5.9 ENERGY SUPPLY, 2010-2012

INDICATORS/UNITS 2010

(BASE YEAR) 2011 2012

Increased barangay electrification from 90.54% in 2008 to 100% in 2016

90.54 (2008) 100 100

No. of barangays electrified by DOE *** 1,124 (94.14%) 1,194 (100%) 1,194 (100%)

No. of sitios electrified by ECs * 3,580 (36.42%) 4,656 (47.37%) 6,475 (64.42%)

No. of households electrified by ECs ** 407,966 (51.82%)

422,784 (53.7%)

446,433 (56.6%)

Total Transformer Capacity, MVA 331.00 346.00 361.00

Maximum Demand, MW 228.22 231.12 221.07

Ratio of Maximum Demand to Transformer Capacity & Assuming 90% System Power Factor, %

76.61 74.22 68.04

Source of data: DOE XII

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D. Effective communications and information management system

With the advancement in information and communications technology, existing telecommunication

companies continue to provide cell sites in areas with poor or no Cellular Mobile Telephone System

(CMTS) coverage and areas that have no broadband connections. For the period 2010 to 2012, the number

of cell sites increased from 328 cell sites in 2010 to 339 cell sites in 2012. Around six (6) Internet Service

Providers (ISPs) offer broadband connections to the region.

No data were provided for the following indicators: number of barangays with CMTS coverage; number

of barangays with fixed telephone line coverage; number of barangays with broadband connection; number

of public high schools with broadband connection; average broadband speed both upload and download;

and number of broadband subscriptions.

TABLE 5.10 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, 2010-2012

INDICATORS/UNITS 2010 2011 2012

Number of cities with CMTS coverage 5 5 5

Number of provinces with CMTS coverage 4 4 4

Number of cities with fixed telephone line coverage

5 5 5

Number of provinces with fixed telephone line coverage

4 4 4

Number of cities with broadband connection 5 5 5

Number of provinces with broadband connection

4 4 4

Number of cell site towers 328 333 339

Number of ISPs 5 6 6

Source of data: NTC XII

E. Adequate social infrastructure

1. Education-related infrastructure

Crowded classrooms have been a perennial problem in most public schools in the SOCCSKSARGEN

region most particularly in public secondary schools. With this, the region increased its public secondary

school classrooms by 8.87% or 391 additional classrooms constructed for the period 2010 to 2012.

TABLE 5.11 PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS CONSTRUCTED, 2010-2012

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

No. of Classrooms Elementary Secondary

14,289 4,406

14,467 4,550

14,872 4,797

Source of data: DepED XII

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2. Health-related infrastructure

A total of eight (8) primary and three (3) secondary government hospitals were upgraded/constructed since

2010, while forty four (44) barangay health stations were constructed in 2010.

3. Housing

Government housing agencies and local government units either directly implemented or facilitated the

implementation by the private sector of various housing programs/projects in the region over the period

2010-2012 as shown in Table 5.12 and 5.13.

TABLE 5.12 NHA HOUSING PRODUCTION, 2010-2012

HOUSING PROGRAMS NO. OF HOUSING UNITS

2010 2011 2012

Resettlement Assistance Program to LGUs (RAP-LGU) 956 1,039 857

Settlements Upgrading 160

AFP/PNP Housing 266

Local Housing Program 159 159

Joint Venture-Sites & Services 383 96

Community Mortgage Program 500 91

Community Land Acquisition Support Program & TA 96

Source of data: NHA XII

TABLE 5.13 HOUSING INDICATORS (INFRA COMPONENT), 2010-2012

INDICATORS/AREA 2010 2011 2012

Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual

No. of low-cost housing units constructed by private developers Sultan Kudarat Province Cotabato City

3,462

3,462

500

3,462

Total no. of socialized housing units constructed Sultan Kudarat Province Cotabato City

1,084

1,084 140

882

1,084 184

Total housing needs/backlogs Cotabato City

7,012

779

779

Source of data: HDMF-GSC. Sultan Kudarat Province, Cotabato City, Kidapawan City

F. Kilos Abante Priority Programs/ Projects

The region identified ten (10) Kilos Abante Priority Programs/Projects for infrastructure development. Five

(5) of these are on-going road projects. Several flood control projects were completed and these include two

(2) in Cotabato Sub Basin, one (1) in Ambal Simuay Sub Basin, four (4) in Ala Sub Basin, and fourteen

(14) in Buluan Sub Basin. The Feasibility Study for the Kabulnan Multi-Purpose Irrigation and Power

Project was being updated, while the construction of integrated public transport terminals (Koronadal City,

Tacurong City, Cotabato City and General Santos City) remained as proposed.

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II. Development Challenges

A. Ineffective transport system

The transport sector continues to be confronted with issues and concerns that can hamper its support to the

attainment of inclusive growth for the region. The sector plays a crucial role in the integration of regional

development but poor and deteriorated road condition, and inadequate facilities in most seaports and

airports in the region prevent access to key production areas, major tourism destinations, and basic service

facilities like schools and hospitals.

The following challenges shall be addressed in the remaining years of the plan period:

1. Deteriorating road networks and absence of roads leading to productive and critical areas, especially in

the interior areas.

2. Increasing flow of people and products have started traffic flow in some part of the region’s road

networks.

3. Increasing use energy-efficient and cheaper modes of transportation, such as bicycles and motorcycles

that compete with the increasing larger vehicle traffic along the region’s major thoroughfares.

4. Lack of road signage and road safety structure in required sections of roads, particularly along accident

prone areas especially in areas.

5. Inadequate seaport and airport facilities that downscale their competitiveness to attract and handle more

domestic and international passenger and cargo traffic.

B. Lack of access to water resource facilities

The development of the region’s water resources may have direct and indirect contribution in increasing

agricultural productivity, reducing the cases of water-borne diseases, and mitigating the exposure of

communities vulnerable to natural disasters. Among the issues that the sector will address are the

following:

1. Absence of Potable Water Supply Master Plan and Sanitation Master Plan of most LGUs that has

resulted to generally poor sanitation and about 9.03% of the population with no access to safe drinking

water. There are also inadequate facilities to address domestic water wastes.

2. Despite the implementation of several huge irrigation facilities projects, the region’s irrigation

development remains low at 39.84% of the 293,610 hectares of potential irrigable area based on 0-3

degree slope. The maintenance of irrigation facilities is poor. The completion of critical irrigation

projects need to be fast tracked and there is a need to exert parallel efforts to protect watershed areas.

Failure to address this concern can affect agricultural production and production in addition to the issue

on the arbitrary conversion of irrigated lands into residential areas which further affects agricultural

production.

3. Various areas in the region are still vulnerable to flooding and most local government units have no

Flood Control and Drainage Master Plan all the more making them less ready to address calamities.

There is poor compliance with Republic Act 9003 thus the need to improve solid waste management

facilities of local government units. There is also a need to regularly dredge or construct flood control

structures along major rivers. The primary projects identified in the Mindanao River Basin

Development Master Plan (MRBDMP) should be started as soon as possible.

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C. Inadequate and unreliable energy supply

For the remaining years of the plan period, it is imperative that the region shall address the challenges

facing the energy sector which could hamper in attaining its objectives towards inclusive growth. The pace

of industrial progress in the region continues to grow with more processing plants, malls, and hotels being

put up triggering greater demand for power.

1. The region remains confronted with inadequate and unreliable power supply. Energy is an important

factor for attracting investments and doing business but the region’s insufficient generating capacity for

future demand and the constant increase in demand for energy discourage investors from putting their

money in the region.

2. There is low access to electricity at the households level even if barangay electrification coverage is

high. Out of 787,300 potential households in the region, 340,867 households or 43.4% of potential

households still have no access to electricity.

3. Lows level of investments for power projects. There is also a lack of embedded power plants,

inaccurate forecasting of Distribution Units (DUs) and Electric Cooperatives (ECs), and high cost of

renewable energy development.

D. Ineffective communications and information management system

1. All cities and municipalities in the region are already interconnected by Cellular Mobile Telephone

System (CMTS) and broadband connections but there remain areas within these cities and

municipalities that have poor or no CMTS coverage and no broadband connections. Far-flung areas

are not reached at all because they are not covered by electricity and hence no communications systems

can be established.

E. Inadequate Social Infrastructure

1. Education-related infrastructure

To meet the standard classroom to student ratio (CSR) in the Philippines which is one classroom for every

45 students as prescribed by Republic Act 7880, the region still needs additional classrooms particularly in

public secondary schools.

2. Health-related infrastructure

Strengthening public health infrastructure remains a challenge in the region. Government hospitals and

Barangay Health Stations still need to be upgraded/ constructed.

3. Housing

Beyond the public sector providing housing and the auxiliary services, new approaches are needed in the

face of continuing rural-urban migration that is bound to worsen the housing problem. The affordability of

and access to government housing programs by the poor continue to pose a major challenge in the near

future.

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III. Development Goal and Strategic Outcome

Efficient and Effective Infrastructure Facilities and Services

A. Integrated and effective transport system towards improved mobility and

accessibility

The region shall sustain the implementation of road projects consistent with the thrust of the national

government to concrete all national roads by the end of 2016. The following strategies shall be pursued:

1. Provision of an integrated and effective transportation system along production areas, potential

economic corridors, roads that connect growth centers, and access roads leading to tourism sites and

service centers.

2. Rehabilitation of deteriorated pavement along arterial and secondary national roads.

3. Restoration of dilapidated road signages and safety structures in required sections of roads, particularly,

along accident-prone areas such as round about areas and dangerous curves.

4. Widening of arterial national roads and bridges to accommodate the increasing volume of traffic. The

loads of vehicles shall be monitored by installing additional weighbridges in strategic areas.

5. Strict enforcement of 2007-01 of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) banning

tricycles and pedicabs to operate on national highways which are utilized by four-wheel vehicles

greater than four tons and where normal speed exceeds 40 kilometers per hour.

6. Provision of bicycle and motorcycle lanes along major thoroughfares in highly urbanized and

urbanizing cities.

7. Modernization, improvement, and upgrading of facilities of seaports and airports in the region to meet

international standards.

8. Encourage airline companies to open flights between GSC airport and other domestic (Pagadian,

Surigao, Clark, Cagayan, Tawi-Tawi, Jolo, Dipolog) and international (Manado) destinations.

Legislative Agenda

1. Legislation of measures to address road safety considering the high incidence of road accidents, e.g.

Motorcycle Modification Law.

2. Formulation of Transport and Traffic Management Plan by local government units and improvement of

Traffic System of urbanized cities in the region.

3. Review of policies/regulations in the utilization of Motor Vehicle Users’ Charge (MVUC) towards a

more transparent, accessible and equitable share of Special Local Road Fund.

4. Improvement of law enforcement to address proliferation of illegal mode of transportation and

cutthroat competition.

5. Placing the municipal seaports under the supervision and maintenance of local government units,

instead of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) providing for the maintenance of municipal seaports.

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B. Water security

a. Irrigation

1. Construction and rehabilitation of high priority irrigation facilities like the MALMAR Irrigation

Project and the Kabulnan 2 Multipurpose Irrigation and Power Project.

2. Implementation of the Irrigation Management Transfer of National Irrigation Systems (NIS) to

qualified and capable irrigators’ associations (IAs) shall be continued.

3. Implementation of Small River Impounding Projects (SRIPs) and Small Water Impounding Project/

Rain Water Collection Systems. Advocacy activities shall be intensified among LGUs on the

formulation of policy/guidelines on the conservation of water sources like flowing/springs and other

water sources in their respective areas.

b. Water supply

1. Expansion of service areas of water districts serving five (5) cities and twenty four (24) municipalities

beyond the poblacion.

2. Implementation of water resource management measures/strategies towards conservation of water by

major manufacturers/industries. Establishment of waste water and sanitation infrastructure facilities,

like water treatment facilities and septage treatment plant.

3. Encourage LGUs to sustain the implementation of potable water system projects for upland barangays.

c. Flood control

1. Formulation of Flood Control and Drainage Master Plan for each city of the region.

2. Implementation of critical flood control projects identified in the Mindanao River Basin Integrated

Management and Development Master Plan.

3. Aggressive implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) involving tree planting

particularly in watershed areas to control and manage soil erosion and siltation of rivers.

4. Undertaking strong advocacy to regulate the use of charcoal as fuel for cooking.

Legislative Agenda

1. Encourage LGUs to pass an ordinance to regulate charcoal fuel activities.

2. Encourage LGUs to pursue preparation of waste water treatment master plans.

C. Adequate and reliable energy supply for socio-economic and

institutional development

1. Promotion and fast track the development of new mini hydro and solar power generation plants to meet

the ever increasing demand for energy in Mindanao.

2. Encourage local government units to share resources with electric cooperatives to push through with

Sitio Electrification Program and Barangay Line Enhancement Program.

3. Advocacy and promotion to increase awareness on the benefits of LED for street lights (e.g. solar-

powered), household use and other purposes.

4. Utilization of solar, micro, hydro and wind power where applicable as alternative sources of electricity

in off-grid communities and areas not accessible through distribution lines.

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Legislative Agenda

1. Strict enforcement by local government units on the law requiring the replacement of all traditional

bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in their lighting fixtures and providing incentives to

encourage consumers to give up the use of traditional bulbs.

2. Review and assessment of the implementation of RA 9136 or the EPIRA Law of 2001 to determine the

extent it has improved power generation, transmission, distribution, and supply.

D. Effective communications and information management system

1. Provision of cell sites in areas with poor or no Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) coverage

and areas that have no broadband connections to facilitate integration of the region through digital

infrastructure.

2. Increasing coverage of far-flung areas in the electrification coverage.

E. Adequate social infrastructure

1. Construction of education, health related infrastructure and housing.

2. Enjoin LGUs to enact policies for the provision of areas to serve burial grounds for Muslims.

F. Priority Programs/Projects

1. Construction/Improvement of National Roads

a. Kalamansig- Palimbang- Maitum Road

b. Surallah-Lake Sebu- Maitum Road

c. Banisilan-Guiling-Alamada-Libungan Road

d. GSC Circumferential Road

e. Cotabato City Circumferential Road

2. Development/Improvement of Airports and Seaports

a. General Santos City Airport Improvement Project

b. Cotabato (Awang) Airport Improvement Project

c. Central Mindanao (M’lang) Airport Development Project

d. General Santos Port Improvement Project

Rehabilitation of RC Wharf (Phase 1)

Port Expansion and Reclamation with Open Storage (37,400 sq.m.) Phase 1 and 2

e. Glan Port Development Project

f. Construction of Timaco Seaport

3. Flood Control Projects along two Major Rivers (Ala, Rio Grande de Mindanao) in the Region

4. Construction/Repair/Rehab of Irrigation Systems

a. Rehabilitation of Lambayong River Irrigation System (LamRIS)

b. Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project Phase II (MMIP II)

5. Construction of Public Transport Terminal in Urban Centers of Region XII

IV. Plan Targets

To address the critical road bottlenecks within the region, around 15.02 kilometers are targeted for national

road traffic decongestion, while a total of a total of 141.97 linear meters of national bridges are slated for

strengthening/reconstruction/replacement. The replacement of national bridges will cover a total of 159.09

linear meters and one (1) project for the construction/completion/continuation of on-going national bridges.

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A. Integrated and effective transport system

To improve the current state of the region’s road network, plans for roads and bridges for 2014-2016 would

involve the construction and improvement of inter and intra national roads and bridges. This will cover

construction, rehabilitation, improvement, concreting, widening and completion; bridge construction;

replacement of damaged Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP); and, implementation of various

infrastructures including local projects. Targets are shown in Table 5.14.

TABLE 5.14 ROADS AND BRIDGES TARGETS, 2014-2016

INDICATORS/UNITS TARGET

2014 2015 2016

Rehabilitation/ Improvement (Km) 5.5 5.5 5.5

Concrete/ Widening (Km) 215.62 120.59 120.59

Bridge Construction (Lm) 260 250 190

Foreign assisted projects (FAPs) in km 310 270 210

Road pavement ratio (%) 82.29 95.00 100

Increased road density 0.07763 0.07763 0.07763

Source of data: DPWH XII

B. Efficient water resource management

The region shall address the various challenges confronting the development of water resources in the

region, particularly, the low rate of irrigation development and poor maintenance of irrigation facilities.

Targets are shown in Table 5.15.

TABLE 5.15 TARGET AREAS FOR IRRIGATION, 2014-2016

INDICATORS/UNITS TARGET

2014 2015 2016

Number of hectares of irrigation system upgraded and rehabilitated

1,125.00 21,213.92 7,877.00

Number of hectares of irrigation system restored 31,322 32,615 33,756

Number of hectares generated from newly constructed national and communal irrigation projects (NIS,CIS)

865 2,743 2,732

Total Irrigated Area (ha) 111,447 116,949 122,850

Ratio of irrigated farmlands to total area irrigable farmlands

41.05 41.98 42.91

Source of data: NIA XII

C. Adequate social infrastructure 1. Education related infrastructure

TABLE 5.16 NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS TARGETS, 2014-2016

INDICATORS/UNITS TARGET

2014 2015 2016

Number of elementary school buildings 3,481 4,872 6,820

Number of secondary school buildings 1,477 1,802 2,199

Source of data: DepEd XII

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2. Housing

For the remaining period of the Plan, the National Housing Authority shall make more effort in the

production of more housing units under its various programs, particularly in providing technical assistance

to LGUs in improving resettlement sites and construction of housing units. The agency will also put efforts

in the housing needs of the indigenous peoples and communities in the region.

TABLE 5.17 NHA HOUSING PRODUCTION TARGETS, 2013-2016

HOUSING PROGRAMS NO. OF HOUSING UNITS

2013 2014 2015 2016

Resettlement Assistance Program to LGUs (RAP-LGU)

1,004

1,245

2,550

1,350

Housing for the Indigenous People 1,082 700 700 600

Source of data: NHA XII

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CHAPTER 6

TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL SYSTEM The financial system is essential for a regional economy in creating channels to transform savings into

investment. One of the factors that contribute to economic growth is the amount of savings that are

efficiently channeled into investment. The soundness and stability of banks can have the incentive and

influence in shaping the major decisions of individuals and enterprises as well as those of non-financial

companies on how much savings will be mobilized. The increased level of savings will have a bearing on

investments and the resulting growth of output and productive employment in the region.

I. Assessment

1. Banking Institution As of 2012, there are one hundred ninety-seven (197) banks established in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

There are different types of banks established in the region. Of the total banks established, about 53% are

universal/ commercial banks, 13% are thrift banks, 30% are rural banks, and around 4% are cooperative

banks. In terms of location, General Santos City (58) posted the most number of banks established, closely

followed by Cotabato Province (45), while Sarangani Province (9) recorded the least number of banks.

TABLE 6.1 BANKING INSTITUTIONS IN REGION XII, 2012

Area/Location Universal/

Commercial Bank Thrift Bank

Rural Bank

Cooperative Bank

Total

Cotabato Province 18 2 19 6 45

Sarangani 1 1 7 - 9

South Cotabato 20 8 12 - 40

Sultan Kudarat 11 3 13 0 27

Cotabato City 17 - 1 18

Gen. Santos City 37 12 8 1 58

Total 104 26 60 7 197

Source of data: BSP

In 2012, there are still municipalities in the region without banks established. Of the 48

cities/municipalities (excluding Cotabato City and General Santos City), about 17 municipalities are

without banks.

TABLE 6.2 NUMBER OF MUNICIPALITIES WITHOUT BANKS, BY PROVINCE, 2012

Province Total Number of Municipalities

Number of Municipalities Without Bank

Percentage

Cotabato Province 18 8 44.44

Sarangani 7 1 14.28

South Cotabato 11 3 27.27

Sultan Kudarat 12 5 41.67

Total 48 17 35.42

Source of data: BSP

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2. Loan Portfolio and Deposit Liabilities Deposit Liabilities are money received by a bank from people or companies and that the bank will have to

pay back in the future. Loan portfolios are assets because of the recurring revenue that the loan payments

create. Total deposits generated in the region grew by about 9% and 15% in 2011 and 2012, respectively,

while, loan portfolio increased by about 11%.

TABLE 6.3 LOAN PORTFOLIO AND DEPOSIT LIABILITIES, REGION XII, 2010-2012

Loan Portfolio

(In Billion Pesos) Deposit Liabilities (In Billion Pesos)

June 2010 June 2011 June 2012 June 2010 June 2011 June 2012

Region XII 13.933 15.515 17.27 44.182 48.23 55.54

Source of data: BSP

II. Development Challenge

There are still urban centers in the region without banks. To be able to attain a resilient financial system,

there is a need to establish banks in these areas and eventually to mobilize resources that can be used for

investments that can create employment opportunities. Given access to productive employment, incomes

would increase, and this could mean increase in terms of deposits and loan portfolios.

III. Development Goal and Strategic Outcome

For the region to realized resilient financial system, the following strategies shall be adopted:

1. Conduct awareness campaign to entice the basic and vulnerable sector of society of the importance

of banking and saving.

2. Encourage the establishment of banking institution in municipalities without banks at present or

establish additional banks in adjacent municipalities to provide wider access to banking services. 3. Provide livelihood through micro-financing loan facility to farmers, fisher folks and other member

in the basic sector.

IV. Plan Targets

TABLE 6.4 BANKING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEM TARGETS,

REGION XII, 2013–2016

Indicator 2012

Actual 2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of Banks Established 197 199 201 203 205

Loan Portfolios * (In Billion Pesos)

17.27 18.99 20.88 22.96 25.25

Deposit Liabilities* (In Billion Pesos)

55.54 61.09 67.19 73.9 81.29

Source of data: BSP

* Targets are conservative estimates based on the trend for the period 2010-2012 by MEDAFC XII.

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CHAPTER 7

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW

I. Assessment

The SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Framework is anchored on good governance, wherein the

attainment of the strategic outcomes is expected to contribute to the achievement of inclusive growth and

poverty reduction.

Based on the foregoing framework, an assessment of the governance sector for the plan period 2010 to 2012

was regarded as ineffective and unresponsive. This is indicated in the increasing poverty levels of the

region where in 2009 poverty incidence was posted at 31.1 % and further increased in 2012 at37.5 %. The

recorded high GRDP growth of 8.1 % in 2012 has not influenced in any way to reduce poverty incidence to

its MDG target of 20.4 by 2015.

However, the region continue building its efforts in institutionalizing reforms towards greater participation,

accountability, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency, equity and inclusivity and widened practiced of

the rule of law.

A. Good Governance

1. Establishment of Regional Government Center On-site Development

LGU Koronadal City provided an 8.9-hectare prime land at the Carpenter Hill to set up the Regional

Government Center (RGC). For 2010-2012, the construction of road pavement within the center is on-

going. Those agencies that have constructed office buildings and conducted office thereat now have access

to communication, water, electric and other related utilities.

Transfer of Agencies to Koronadal City (Implementation of EO 304) As of 2012, there were 41 regional agencies or around 63 %had transferred to Koronadal City. Out of the

41 agencies, there were 3 agencies that hold offices at Carpenter Hill, namely: Department of Education

(DepEd), Bureau of Aquatic and Fishery Resources (BFAR) and Commission on Higher Education

(CHED). Around 12 agencies that need bigger space than what was allotted at the RGC, acquired lot and

constructed office building outside the RGC. Most of the agencies or around 63 % of the total that have

transferred to Koronadal City are renting office spaces.

TABLE 7.1 STATUS OF TRANSFER OF REGIONAL AGENCIES TO

KORONADAL CITY, REGION XII, 2010-2012

Indicator 2010 2011 2012

Accom-plishment

Target Accom-plishment

Target Accom-plishment

Target

Number of Agencies that have transferred to Koronadal City

39 65 40 65 41 65

Agencies conducting Office at the Regional Government Center (Carpenter Hill)

0 1 3

Agencies which owned their lot and with office building thereon

8 12 12

Agencies Renting Office Spaces/Building

31 27 26

Source of data: NEDA XII/RDC XII

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2. Reforms in Institution a. Professionalization of Civil Service a.1 Proficiency Examination For SOCCSKSARGEN, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) XII and the National Police Commission

(NAPOLCOM) XII facilitated the conduct of proficiency examinations twice a year. The civil service exam

is a proficiency examination for a career in general government service while the NAPOLCOM exam is for

a career as police enforcer.

For 2010-2012, there was an increasing trend of

individuals who wished to have a career in (general)

government service, from 9,160 applicants in 2010 to

12,837 in 2012 or an increase of about 40% in the total

number of examinees. Of the total actual examinees

(8,773 in 2010), only 8.16 % passed the exam. There

was an increase in the number of passers, from 716 in

2010 to 1,021 in 2012 or an average increase of about

20%. In terms of passing rate, the performance was

fluctuating from8.16 % in 2010, it dropped to 7.45 % in

2011, and it picked-up to 8.26 % in 2012.

On NAPOLCOM examinee profile, it showed that

applicants pursuing career as police enforcer declined

from 1,863 applicants in 2010 to 1,499 in 2012 or a

drop of about 20 percent. The total number of passers

and the percentage of passing rate likewise declined

from 14.63 % in 2010 to 6.88 % in 2012.

TABLE 7.2 PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED, 2010-2012

Indicator CSC XII NAPOLCOM XII

2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012

Number of Examinations Conducted

2 2 2 2 2 2

Total Number of Applicants/Qualified PNP Entrance Examinee

9,160 11,213 12,837 1,863 1,747 1,499

Total Number of Examinee Actually Tested

8,773 10,985 12,353 1,805 1,714 1,468

Total Number of Passers

716 809 1,021 264 151 101

Percentage of Passing Rate (%)

8.16 7.45 8.26 14.63 8.81 6.88

Source of data: CSC XII, NAPOLCOM XII

The CSC also conducted the Career Service Executive Examination (CSEE) to executives who plan to

move up to higher position or managerial level in government service. For police enforcers, a qualifying

examination was also given for promotion to Police Officer, Senior Police Officer, Police Inspector, and

Police Superintendent Level.

8.16 7.45 8.26

14.63

8.81 6.88

0

5

10

15

20

25

2010 2011 2012

Figure 7.1 Percentage of Passing Rate, Region XII

CSC Exam NAPOLCOM Exam

Source of data: CSC XII, NAPOLCOM XII

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a.2 Preparation of Human Resource Development Management Plan (HRDMP) The region has not yet cascaded the preparation of HRDMP in the agencies. The HRDMP contains

capacity development program of the staff and addresses human resource (HR) issues and challenges in

recruitment, retention, rewards and recognition, and retirement. The plan also includes strategic direction,

HR situation, proposed management and development interventions, role of HR management practitioners,

monitoring and evaluation, and communication plan of the HR.

a.3 Compensation Package of Government Workforce For 2010-2012, a more competitive compensation package is provided to government employees through

the passage of Salary Standardization Law (SSL) in 2009. The SSL was implemented in order to uplift the

living condition of government employees throughout the country and to improve the overall economy.

Basically, the SSL provided for the upgrading of salaries of government employees in four tranches from

low level to top level positions since July 1, 2009.

The SSL rationalized and standardized the basic salaries, allowances, benefits and incentives of government

officials and employees. It was a move to bring closer the salary levels of government workers with those

in the private sector. Further, the SSL also served as stimulus for continuous spending that helped address

the effects of global economic crisis in 2008.

a.4 Adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) The ICT is considered as an effective tool for development given the emerging technology in the modern

time. ICT opens innovative ideas, particularly in the delivery of public service. ICT is also instrumental in

achieving good governance in the region. Most government agencies and instrumentalities set up their

website to reach out to various stakeholders. Through the web, the general public is informed and can

easily access the programs and services that the agencies are offering. Development planners, business

sectors and job seekers use ICT to access development data, investment, and employment opportunities.

In the field of public administration ICT also advanced through e-government. The Department of Budget

and Management institutionalized the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS).

This Government Electronic Procurement System (G-EPS) is the official system to advertise and distribute

specifications for public bidding opportunities and also contains information related to doing business with

the government.

b. Rationalizing Government Expenditures b.1 Project Monitoring and Evaluation The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) as the monitoring arm of Regional Development

Council (RDC) is mandated to monitor all development projects undertaken by national government

agencies, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges, and government-owned and

controlled corporations. The RPMC also prepares consolidated report on findings and recommendations to

facilitate and expedite project implementation.

For CY 2011 to 2012, there were a total of 148 project monitoring visits conducted and prepared the

corresponding monitoring reports. Issues, concerns and related deficiencies in terms of the quality of

workmanship of the projects were discussed during problem-solving sessions. Project implementers were

provided with findings and recommendations of the RPMC to undertake corrective measures. Likewise,

concerned implementing agencies were provided copies of monitoring reports for information,

consideration and appropriate action.

The RPMC also conducted problem-solving session (PSS) relative to peace and order problem affecting the

implementation of National Road and Improvement Project (NRIP) for the Digos-Cotabato City road

project. Problems were addressed and project implementation continued, the project shall be completed by

2013.

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In 2011, there were resolutions passed by RDC XII that were given favorable actions by the concerned

entities.

b.3 Annual Investment Program (AIP) The AIP is an indicative expenditure

requirement to be integrated into the annual

budget of the agency.

For the 2011 AIP, 65 % went to financing

program/project under the social sector; 23 %

for infrastructure; 9% for economic and

smallest slice of 3 % for Macro/GID. The

2012 AIP slice is similar with the 2011 share:

social – 60%; infrastructure–23%; economic –

14%; and Macro/GID 3%. For the 2013 AIP,

the shares of the social and infra sectors

remain the same at around 35% and 36%,

respectively. For the economic sector the

indicative expenditure was placed at 27 % and

the Macro/GID at 3 %.

For 2010 and 2012, a marked improvement was noted in terms of participation of national government

agencies (NGAs), government-owned-and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) and the academe in the review

process, from fifteen (15) NGAs in 2010 to thirty-four (34) in 2012. There were three (3) GOCCs that

participated in 2010 to 8 in 2012; and, from two (2) state, colleges and universities (SUCs) in 2010 to 5 in

2012. The participation of NGAs, GOCCs and SUCs more than doubled for the year under review.

b.4 Rationalization Plan The rationalization plan is a move of the government to attain cost-effective public expenditure, focus

government efforts on the exercise of its fundamental functions and, transform the bureaucracy into an

effective and efficient institution for the delivery of core public services.

According to DBM Secretary Florencio Abad, “initially the government will have to spend more just to

ensure that affected personnel will receive benefits that match their current pay. However, the cost-

efficiencies in the long run are remarkable. For one, the incentive package will be more attractive to

personnel due for rationalization, and we won’t have to retain employees whose functions are no longer

relevant to their respective agencies”.

b.5 Anti-Corruption Programs The region supported the anti-corruption programs of the government that include the implementation of

Anti-Red Tape Act, roll-out of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), and

re-orientation of government employees and officials towards a common set of positive values anchored on

the intervention program like the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government Officials and

Employees. It also supported the campaign to Run After Tax Evader (RATE).

During the year under review, the anti-red tape act was widely implemented in government agencies and

local government units in the region. Along the ARTA is the crafting and posting of citizen’s charter. The

citizen’s charter was meant to improve the delivery of public services and to promote transparency in the

government. It outlined the frontline service procedures, maximum time and fees needed to cover basic

frontline services and the standard of service for every transaction. At the LGU level, the CURE Project or

the Comprehensive and Unified Response to Eliminate Red Tape was launched to enhance the delivery

public services. From the said initiatives, the agencies remarkably improved in meeting the target in terms

of passing the ARTA – report card survey, from a 50% backlog in 2010 to about 10 % backlog in 2011 and

2012.

0

20

40

60

Figure 7.2 Region XII AIP, By Sector, 2011-2013

2011

2012

2013

Source of data: NEDA XII

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TABLE 7.3 ANTI-RED TAPE ACT IMPLEMENTATION, 2010-2012

Indicator 2010 2011 2012

Accom-plishment

Target Accom-

plishment Target

Accom-plishment

Target

Number of Agencies Implemented the ARTA

166 168 168 168 168 168

Number of Agencies with Citizen’s Charter

166 168 168 168 168 168

Number of Agencies passing the ARTA-Report Card Survey

2 4 24 27 20 23

Number of LGUs Implemented the ARTA

54 54 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs enforcing the Citizen’s Charter

34 54 54 54 54 54

Source of data: CSC XII, DILG XII

c. Capacity Building Various staff trainings were conducted towards strengthening governance and continuing human resource

development.

Trainings were conducted on Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

(DRR/CCA) Project. They were provided training in the preparation of Geographic Information System

(GIS) maps, hazard characterization, risk estimates and evaluation, disaster risk assessment and

vulnerability assessment, and mainstreaming the concept of DRR/CCA into the Provincial Development

and Physical Framework Plan.

On financial administration, the LGUs were trained on Public Financial Management Assessment Tool

(PFMAT) and oriented on bottom-up budgeting approach. The main objective of Bottom-up Budgeting

(BuB) is the implementation of programs/projects intended to uplift the poorest LGUs in the region.

Major trainings conducted by the peace-keeping forces include Culture of Peace Training, Human Rights

Orientation, International Human Rights Law (IHL) Orientation, Principle and Guidelines of IHL and

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Internal Displacement Training, Unarmed Self Defense

Training, Counter Radicalization and De-radicalization Executive Seminar, Gun Safety and Proficiency

Training among others.

Other re-tooling activities were also conducted by various agencies throughout the region in order to

enhance the delivery of public services in keeping up with their distinct mandate.

d. Advocacy The Information Coordinating Network (ICON) is the communication arm for the advocacy of

Philippine/Regional Development Plan (PDP/RDP) headed by Philippine Information Agency (PIA) XII.

Through the ICON, programs/projects of the government were promoted to address the Social Contract of

PNOY administration to the Filipino people. Various forms of advocacy were conducted that include press

releases, radio programs, distribution of IEC materials, through the website, conferences/meetings, print

publications, photo releases and hanging of tarpaulins promoting the significant thrusts of the government

like the following:

Anti-corruption, transparency, accountability and participatory governance

Poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable sector

Rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth

Just and lasting peace

Integrity of the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation

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For the promotion of the region’s tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism actively participated in

travel trade shows both international and local. The local travel expo was participated in by the Tourism

Council in the region in coordination with the Travel Agencies Association. Showcased during the travel

expo are the top destinations and services offered in the region. It also presented attractive tour packages,

travel discounts, souvenir items, hotels, resorts and shops operating in the region.

At the local levels, LGUs also conducted regular festivals to entice more tourists both domestic and foreign

to visit places and have more fun in the region. Among the festivals conducted that contributed to the

increase in tourist arrivals are Kalilangan, Munato, Tinalak, ShariffKabunsuan, Kalivungan, Kidapawan

Fruit Festival, Tuna Festival, Helubong, Kalimudan, Talakudong, HinugyawandGuinakit of Maguindanao,

among others.

3. Enhancing Local Governance a. Plan and Policy Formulation With the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) formulated the Guidelines on Provincial/Local

Planning and Expenditure Management (PLPEM). The guidelines were used in the preparation of

Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP). The PDPFP merged the traditional

separate provincial physical framework and provincial development plan. During the year under review, all

of the four provinces had formulated their PDPFPs, but these were not yet legitimized.

For LGUs, the Executive Legislative Agenda is a 3-year plan document of the local chief executives that

outlined the major development thrusts and priorities of both the executive and legislative branch. For the

year under review, the 54 LGUs (provinces, cities/municipalities) had prepared their respective ELA.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is a plan document on physical development prepared by cities

and municipalities mandated under the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160). The CLUP should

also be compliant with the national and local laws, policies and standards, relevant updates on planning

tools and current development trends. It serves as guide in rational and sustainable use of land resources.

As of 2012, there were 46 cities/municipalities with approved CLUP.

Of the 54 LGUs in the region, there were 16 cities/municipalities that have prepared the Comprehensive

Development Plan (CDP).

TABLE 7.4 PLAN AND POLICY FORMULATION, 2010-2012

Indicator 2010

Actual

2011 2012

Actual Target Actual Target

Number of LGUs with PDPFPs

4 4

Number of LGUs with ELA 19 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs with Approved CLUPs

50 46 50

Number of LGUs with CDPs

16 50

50

Source of data: DILG XII, HLURB Davao

b. Improving Local Governance and Local Special Bodies For 2010-2012, various enhancements was adopted at the local level to improve the delivery of public

services.

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Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) There were 50 LGUs that streamlined the Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) in the region.

The DILG and DTI launched the Nationwide Streamlining of BPLS Program in the Philippines and signed

a Joint Memorandum Circular and an accompanying Joint Department Administrative Order in August 6,

2010 that set the standard for processing applications for new business and business renewals. The

streamlined BPLS would help improve revenue generation, reduce time and resources on business permit

application processing, develop a more complete information on business enterprises in the localities,

reduce graft and corruption and improve the image of LGUs due to efficient process and reduced corruption

associated with bureaucratic procedures. Through the BPLS, processing time is now shortened, for new

application maximum of 10 days while renewal maximum of 5 days.

Local Government Performance Monitoring System (LGPMS) The 54 LGUs (province/cities/municipalities) of Region XII adopted the LGPMS. The LGPMS is used as

Performance Management tool rather than as Performance Measurement. The output of LGPMS would

help LGUs identify the development gaps and guide to develop executive and legislative actions to address

such gaps. The information from LGPMS is used as inputs in the selection of LGUs which will be given the

Seal of Good Housekeeping and be eligible for fund support on their development projects through the

Performance Challenge Fund.

As of 2012, 51 LGUs passed the seal of good housekeeping. At the national level recognition was given to

top performing LGUs. Based on the overall performance indicator (OPI) where 5 is the perfect score, Sultan

Kudarat (4.74) was 10th

placer in 2010 and South Cotabato (4.864) 5th

placer in 2011 among the top 10

provinces in the Philippines. Meanwhile, Kabacan, Cotabato (4.806) was 8th

placer in 2010 and Surallah,

South Cotabato (4.843) was 7th

placer in 2011 among the top 10 municipalities. The region was not cited in

the category of top highly urbanized city and top city government. On the overall performance, the region

was ranked 5, garnering an average OPI of 4.34 for the period 2009 to 2011.

TABLE 7.5 PERFORMANCE OF THE REGION IN TERMS OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR), 2009-2011

Region Overall Performance Index

Average Rank 2009 2010 2011

NCR 4.44 4.50 4.52 4.49 1

XI 4.36 4.42 4.42 4.40 2

I 4.40 4.38 4.39 4.39 3

III 4.29 4.35 4.44 4.36 4

XII 4.28 4.38 4.36 4.34 5

IV-A 4.24 4.30 4.41 4.41 6

X 4.21 4.28 4.32 4.27 7

VI 4. 17 4.21 4. 32 4.23 8

II 4.14 4.17 4.28 4.198 9

VII 4.19 4.15 4.25 4.197 10

Source of data: DILG XII

At the regional level among provinces and cities, Cotabato Province and General Santos City were ranked

1. In terms of attaining the yearly target, only General Santos City hit the 2009 and 2010 targets and the

nearest OPI to the 2012 target. On the 3-year average target of 4.45, only General Santos City surpassed

the set target reaching the OPI of 4.51.

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TABLE 7.6 PERFORMANCE OF PROVINCE / CITY IN TERMS OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR, 2009-2011

Highly UrbanizedCity/

Independent Component City (HUC/ICC)

OPI For 3 Consecutive Years Average 3 Years

Rank 2009 2010 2011

National Average 4.19 4.22 4.31 4.24

Target 4.40 4.43 4.52 4.45

North Cotabato 4.31 4.39 4.44 4.38 1

South Cotabato 4.24 4.38 4.44 4.35 2

Sultan Kudarat 4.31 4.38 4.37 4.35 2

Sarangani 4.27 4.33 4.29 4.30 3

Gen. Santos City (HUC) 4.49 4.58 4.47 4.51 1

Cotabato City (ICC) 4.03 4.24 4.16 4.14 2

Regional Performance 4.28 4.38 4.36 4.34

Source of data: DILG XII

Community-Based Monitoring Systems (CBMS) The Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) is an organized process of data collection and

processing at the local level and for integration of data in local planning, program implementation and

impact monitoring. The CBMS is a tool for standard poverty monitoring system. The adoption of the

system is costly, thus, the target was placed to only 10 LGUs. However, as of 2012 there were 31 LGUs

that have adopted the CBMS due to the importance of the system in tracking the Millennium Development

Goals.

Strengthening Private/Civil Society Participation in Development Process The private/civil society is partner in the development of the region. The number of LGU-CSO partnership

remarkably improved from only 1 to 45 partnership undertakings.

The spirit of volunteerism was likewise encouraged in the region. The Technical Working Group for the

Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) conducted yearly selection of outstanding volunteers from the

roster of nominees in the region. The search aims to recognize exemplary performance and dedication to

service of Filipino volunteers in building strong communities across the country through volunteerism. For

2011 and 2012, eight (8) organizations and eight (8) individuals were interviewed during the selection

process. Under the organization category, the Cotabato City Filipino Chinese Volunteer Fire Brigade was

awarded as the regional winner and for individual category was given to Mr. Marlon E. Ceballos of

Kidapawan City. Regional nominees were recommended for national SOV, however, Region XII nominees

did not make it to the national level.

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TABLE 7.7 IMPROVING LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES, 2010-2012

Indicator 2010

Actual

2011 2012

Actual Target Actual Target

Number of LGUs Adopting the Business Permit Licensing System

49 4 50 4

Number of LGUs that have adopted the Local Governance Performance Monitoring System (LGPMS)

54 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs passing the seal of good housekeeping

51 54

Number of LGUs that adopted and implemented CBMS for planning, budgeting and program targeting

31 31 10 31 10

Number of LGU-CSO partnership undertakings

1 1 2 45 20

No. of Functional Special Local Bodies

Local Peace and Order Councils

Local Development Council

Local Council for the Protection of Children

54 54 54

54 54 54

54 54 54

54 54 54

54 54 54

Source of data: DILG XII

c. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

In 2010, President Aquino issued Administrative Order No. 1, directing the LGUs to adopt and use in their

planning activities the Guidelines on Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in sub-national development and land

use/physical planning considering the geographic landscape of the Philippines as disaster prone. The

locality’s vulnerability to natural hazards has damaging effect to its socio-economic development. Hence, it

is imperative to build a resilient community through mainstreaming the concept on disaster risk reduction

and climate change adaptation into the PDPFP to address the impact of any disaster. The Project on

Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Local Planning and Decision-

making Process provided technical assistance to the provinces to prepare the DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFP.

The project was launched in November 2009 in Koronadal City. There were trainor’s training conducted

for the Regional Core Team composed of NEDA XII, MGB XII and MSU General Santos City in 2010.

The Provincial Core Team was organized in 2011 and given training on GIS Mapping, hazard

characterization, disaster risk and vulnerability assessment, risk estimation/evaluation and mainstreaming.

As of 2012, there were two provinces that have prepared their DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFP (South

Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat).

TABLE 7.8 FORMULATION OF DRR/CCA-ENHANCED PDPFPs

Indicator 2011 2012

Actual Target Actual Target

Number of LGUs with DRR/CCA enhanced PDPFPs 0 2 2 2

Source of data: NEDA XII The five project components expected outputs were satisfactorily completed through the technical

assistance (TA) provided by the Regional Core Team to the Provincial counterpart. However, there were

still two provinces that have not yet prepared the DRR/CCA enhanced PDPFP due to the change in the

methodology/approach in disaster risk assessment from qualitative to quantitative method.

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TABLE 7.9 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON THE FORMULATION OF DRR/CCA-ENHANCED PDPFPs, 2010-2012

Project Components Outputs Status

Component 1: Capacity-Building for Regional Trainers

• Training of Trainers (TOT) on GIS Application

• Toolkit development

COMPLETED

Component 2 : Organizing the Provinces

• Advocacy activities • MOA signing • Organization of PCT

COMPLETED

Component 3: Disaster Risk Assessment

• Disaster Risk Assessment (DRA) Report

• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) Report

COMPLETED All 4 provinces have prepared their DRA/CCVA Reports

Component 4: Integrating DRA Results in the PDPFP

• DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFPs COMPLETED for the Provinces of Cotabato, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

Component 5: Integration and Legitimization

• Governor-accepted DRR/CCA-enhanced PDPFPs

COMPLETED for the Provinces of Cotabato, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat

Component 6: Project Management and Monitoring

• Monitoring Report Ongoing / Continuing Activity

Source of data: NEDA XII

Republic Act No. 10121 known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010″

was pursued during the period. The RA upholds the people’s constitutional rights to life and property by

addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities to disasters, strengthening the country’s institutional capacity

for disaster risk reduction and management and building the resilience of local communities to disasters

including climate change impacts. It shall also mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change in

development processes such as policy formulation, socioeconomic development planning, budgeting, and

governance, particularly in the areas of environment, agriculture, water, energy, health, education, poverty

reduction, land-use and urban planning, and public infrastructure and housing, among others.

As a complementary effort on DRR/CCA concern, the Department of the Interior and Local Government

(DILG) took an active role in providing capacity development programs for CCA and disaster preparedness

at the city/municipality and barangay level. Technical assistance was geared towards enhancing the

capacity of LGUs to be at the forefront of the government’s initiative to adapt, mitigate and prepare for

climate change and disasters. Based on the Seal of Disaster Preparedness-1st verification, of the total 54

LGUs, 36 LGUs have high level of preparedness to the impact of flooding while the remaining 18 need to

scale-up.

TABLE 7.10 LEVEL OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TO FLOOD, 2012

Province/City High Level of Disaster Preparedness to Flood

Need to Scale-Up Preparedness to Flood

Cotabato Province 11 8

Sarangani 5 3

South Cotabato 7 5

Sultan Kudarat 11 2

General Santos City 1

Cotabato City 1

Total 36 18

Source of data: DILG XII

DRRM/CCA was also rolled-out to barangays, wherein a total of 1,023 barangays were covered.

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TABLE 7.11 STATUS OF ROLL-OUT TO BARANGAY ON DRRM/CCA, 2012

Province/City Total Barangays Covered

Cotabato Province 422

Sarangani 140

South Cotabato 199

Sultan Kudarat 199

General Santos City 26

Cotabato City 37

Total 1,023

Source of data: DILG XII

B. Strengthening of Justice System

One of the concerns on effective and efficient delivery of justice is the maintenance of a just and orderly

society. Hence, access to justice system through representation, is provided, especially to the indigents and

vulnerable clientele in the region and it continue the provision of assistance to the victims of unjust

imprisonment.

Access to Justice System In consideration of the said mandate, the PAO XII has been providing representation for judicial and non-

judicial cases. Criminal and civil cases are considered judicial case, for 2010-2012, the region handled a

total of 37,790 criminal cases and 3,197civil cases. Of the total judicial cases, 92 % were criminal case and

8 % civil case with termination rate at around 19 %.

Administrative, labor and those from Prosecutor’s Office are categorized as quasi-judicial cases.

Prosecutor’s Office case comprises the bulk of quasi-judicial about 67 %, labor case 20 % and

administrative case 13 %. Quasi-judicial cases handled has termination rate of about 50%.

TABLE 7.12 JUDICIAL AND QUASI-JUDICIAL REPRESENTATIONS,

REGION XII, 2010-2012

Types Of Representations

Performance Indicators

2010 2011 2012

Judicial Services

Criminal Case Cases Handled 11,509 12,205 14,076

Cases Terminated 2,285 2,211 2,510

Civil Case Cases Handled 1,069 994 1,134

Cases Terminated 254 222 168

Quasi Judicial Services

Admin Case Cases Handled 218 177 165

Cases Terminated 113 55 92

Prosecutor’s Office

Cases Handled 1,078 787 1,003

Cases Terminated 895 294 422

Labor Case Cases Handled 322 271 247

Cases Terminated 135 47 70

Source of data: DOJ-PAO XII

Other services were also rendered relative to the provision of access to justice system. This includes legal

documentation, counseling, administration of oath, mediation and conciliation services, assistance on

inquest and custodial investigation and support to jail decongestion program.

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Remarkable accomplishment on mediation and conciliation services was recorded in 2012 posting a

resolution rate of 100 %. Under jail decongestion program, number of clients interviewed and provided

legal assistance increased from 2010 to 2012.

TABLE 7.13 OTHER SERVICES RENDERED, REGION XII, 2010-2012

Performance Indicators

2010 2011 2012

Legal documentation 19,772 17,126 18,899

Legal counseling 27,789 17,126 32,059

Administration of oaths 23,351 12,262 23,217

Mediation and conciliation services

Disputes Handled

Disputes Resolved

2,336 2,223

22 12

944 944

Total clients assisted on Inquest/Custodial investigation

3,092 3,152 1,638

Number of inmates interviewed 5,849 3,538 6,750

Number of inmates provided legal assistance

5,566 4,531 6,415

Source of data: DOJ-PAO XII

Various types of courts were established in the region to provide the venue to hear the case. These are the

Regional Trials Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Court in

Cities and Shariah Courts. There are a total of 51 courts that have recorded a total docket of 23,293 in

2012.

TABLE 7.14 INVENTORY OF COURTS AND DOCKETS, REGION XII, 2012

Type of Court Number of Existing Courts

Number of Dockets/Cases Handled

Regional Trials Courts (RTCs) 21 17,923

Municipal Trial Courts (MTCs) 6 640

Municipal Circuit Trial Courts (MCTCs) 15 1,653

Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCCs) 7 3,077

Shariah Courts 2 0

Total 51 23,293

Source of data: DOJ-PAO XII

b. Parole and Probation Services Parole and probation promotes the reformation of criminal offenders; reduction of the incidence of

recidivism and provision of cheaper alternative to the institutional confinement of first-time offenders who

are likely to respond to individualized, community based treatment programs.

The region has successfully implemented the 3-pronged harmonized rehabilitation programs namely:

Therapeutic Community (TC) Treatment Modality, Restorative Justice and Volunteer Probation Aides

Program. Clients assisted under the TC was highest in 2010 (1,713) and it lowered in the succeeding years

due to the graduation of some clients in the program. Activities undertaken during TC treatment include

counseling, moral/spiritual/values formation, job referral, skills training, literacy and education,

health/mental/medical services, tree planting, sports and physical fitness, and payment of civil liability. For

restorative justice is mainly the care and re-integration of the offender through the help of the volunteer

probation aide (VPA), number of clients also graduated from 519 clientele in 2010 to 161 in 2012. There

were modest number of VPAs in Region XII who were partners in the implementation of the harmonized

rehabilitation program under parole and probation. Jail decongestion activity was likewise conducted.

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TABLE 7.15 3-PRONGED HARMONIZED REHABILITATION PROGRAM, REGION XII, CY 2011-2012

Programs/Projects/Activities/Indicators 2010 2011 2012

Therapeutic Community Modality

No. of clients participated

1,713

720

822

Restorative Justice and Juveniles in conflict with the Law

No. of clients assisted

519

265

161

Revitalization of Volunteer Probation Aid (VPA) Program

Total Number of VPAs

141

303

262

Jail visits conducted 140

Number of clients interviewed 366

Source of data: DOJ- PPA XII

Tacurong and Kidapawan have the most number of VPAs in 2010, while General Santos, Tacurong and

Sultan Kudarat in 2011 and 2012.Sarangani has the least number of VPAs.

TABLE 7.16 INVENTORY OF VOLUNTEER PROBATION AIDES, REGION XII, 2010-2012

Area 2010 2011 2012

Cotabato City 9 21 10

General Santos City 15 70 54

Kidapawan City 30 36 34

Koronadal City 11 17 15

Tacurong City 32 58 51

Cotabato Province 8 20 19

Sarangani 5 8 8

South Cotabato 12 20 19

Sultan Kudarat 19 53 52

Total 141 303 262

Source: DOJ-PPA XII

Half-Way-Out Program The Half-Way-Out program is a Region XII initiative and a joint jail decongestion program of PPA-DOJ,

South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Jail and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. The

program aims to speed up the wheels of justice and to answer the call of the Provincial Governor to

decongest the Provincial Jail of South Cotabato. Half-way-out program was endorsed as national entry for

CY 2011 Search for Outstanding Rehabilitation Program by the Regional Program on Awards and

Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee to PPA-DOJ National PRAISE Committee. The

said entry was considered as one of best practices and given Certificate of Recognition.

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C. Jail Management

The over-all security of jails in the region was given priority to ensure that the inmates remain locked-up

and avoid escapes, as well as reduce the number of disturbances and riots so as not to endanger the lives of

other inmates. The BJMP Region XII, in partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

(PDEA) Region XII intensified their efforts in making the jails as drug-free institutions. The BJMP XII-

PDEA XII applied a method called “joint greyhounds” which was conducted in the General Santos City Jail

and Sultan Kudarat District Jail. For 2012, the region has around three hundred ninety (390) personnel

serving inmates population of 2,895 which are committed under the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology (BJMP) XII controlled jails.

TABLE 7.17 LIST OF INTERVENTIONS FOR THE SAFEKEEPING, WELFARE AND

DEVELOPMENT OF INMATES, 2011 AND 2012

Area/Facility Projects/Activities

Cotabato Province

Kidapawan City District Jail Installation of steel plate on inmates door Repair and improvement of cell

Improvement of inner defense gate, renovation of main gate and repainting of front gate

Makilala District Jail Repair of sanitary pipes Construction of additional cells Rehabilitation of perimeter fence

Pigcawayan District Jail Installation of electric motor

Repair and improvement of cells and septic tank

South Cotabato

General Santos City Jail Installation of bed bunk Installation of walkway’s roof area Declogging of septic tank

Repainting and Improvement of Therapeutic Community Building (Female Dorm)

Improvement of Infirmary of General Santos City (Male Dorm)

Reinforcement of catwalk partition wall between male and female inmates

Koronadal City District Jail Installation of walkway’s roof area Declogging of septic tank

Polomolok Municipal Jail Rehabilitation of perimeter fence

Improvement of bed bunks, kitchen and perimeter fence (back portion)

Sarangani

Alabel District Jail Repiping of water system

Malapatan District Jail Plastering of perimeter fence

Sultan Kudarat

Tacurong City District Jail Rehabilitation of the facility Installation of walkway’s roof area Declogging of septic tank

Cotabato City Jail Construction of tower

Source of data: BJMP XII

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II. Development Challenges

To attain inclusive growth for the remaining year of the plan period, the region must address the following

challenges:

A. Need to improve effective and transparent governance

Non-compliance to EO 304 of the remaining agencies to transfer to Koronadal City

Inadequate skills of government workforce to adopt to the new system and processes in the

delivery of public services and absence of PRC services in the region

Need to cascade the preparation of Human Resource Development Management Plans

Need to intensify anti-corruption programs of the government, Anti-Red Tape Act, Transparency

Seal

Need to sustain the existing public service delivery system such as BPLS/LGPMS/CBMS at the

local level

Need to correct the negative impression and misconception about the region

B. Need to improve access to justice system

Strengthen manpower and resources to improve delivery of justice

Lack of plantilla/positions for lawyers in the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) and Prosecutor’s

Office

Inadequate Regional Trial Courts to expedite the unloading/hearing of cases/dockets

Need to continue the Half-way out program (rehabilitation program) implemented in South

Cotabato Province

III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcome

A. Promote Effective and Transparent Governance

a. Full implementation of Executive Order No. 304, the region shall adopt the following approaches:

Continue on-site development at the regional government center

Coordinate with the remaining agencies outside Koronadal City to finally transfer to Koronadal City

Continue the inclusion in the agency’s yearly proposals the budget on building construction and

related transfer expenditure

Encourage those agencies that have not yet transferred to Koronadal City to put up satellite office

for the meantime to improve access on government services

TABLE 7.18 TRANSFER TO KORONADAL CITY TARGETS, 2013-2016

Indicator Actual Targets

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of Agencies that have transferred to Koronadal City

41 47 53 59 65

Source of data: NEDA/RDC XII

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b. Professionalization of civil service improve

Establishment of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the region

Continue the regular conduct of competency examinations (e.g CSC, NAPOLCOM) to ensure that

the region has a pool of qualified and competent workforce and discourage the exercise of hiring

and appointing without going through the standard civil service rules in hiring government

employees. Sustain the professionalization of PNP/BJMP/BFP personnel.

Establish walk-in examination system in the regions (CSC/NAPOLCOM).

All government entities at the regional and sub regional levels shall be encouraged to continually

prepare or update their respective Human Resource Development Management Plans which shall

be their bases for recruitment and promotion of qualified personnel.

Moreover, there may be a need to assess the retirement age of government workforce to give way

to new entrants to government service at the same time for the retirees to enjoy longer retirement

phase of their lives. The region support House Bill Number 242, series of 2013 proposing for the

lowering of the mandatory retirement age for government employees to 55 years.

Continually enhance the skills of government workforce to adapt to the new system and processes

in the delivery of public services related to governance, administration and finance, planning and

investment programming, skills development, productivity and quality enhancement, ICT and

other relevant training. Similarly, executive level capacity building activities shall be pursued in

the said priority areas.

Strict enforcement of RA 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act as the government’s response to the

urgent need to establish an effective system that will eliminate bureaucratic red tape, avert

graft and corrupt practices and improve efficiency of delivering government frontline

services.

Monitoring of compliance to ARTA, citizen’s charter, transparency seal.

Inclusion of NGO/CSO as member of the ARTA survey team

Establish redress mechanisms in government entities.

TABLE 7.19 ANTI-RED TAPE ACT IMPLEMENTATION TARGETS, 2013-2016

Indicator 2012

Actual

Target

2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of agencies compliant with ARTA

168 168 168 168 168

Number of agencies with very satisfactory rating in the ARTA-Report Card Survey

20 25 30 35 40

Source of data: CSC XII

c. Government expenditures rationalize

Support the Implementation of Rationalization Plan (EO 366) in the attainment of cost-effective

public expenditure by transforming the bureaucracy into an effective and efficient institution for

the delivery of core public services.

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Strengthen audit processes and evaluation as well as, the conduct of project review and evaluation

vis-à-vis fund utilization of projects implemented by government agencies

Institutionalize the Public Financial Management (PFM) and Public Expenditure Management

(PEM) Reforms in line with the goal of inclusive development where the operating units at the

regions keep at pace with the national development

On PFM Reforms:

Adopt the Cashless Purchase Card System that will allow authorized personnel to use

special credit card linked to an online system that enables government to control and

monitor purchases on each card and generate aggregate reports and analytics

Implement a Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture (farmers and fisherfolks)

Roll-out the expanded/enhanced PhilGEPS

Improve the PFM of LGUs on Key Result Areas

Zero-based budgeting

Medium Term Expenditure Framework

Organizational Performance Indicators Framework

Other Reforms:

Expand CSO engagement in the budget process

Result-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and Performance-Based

Incentive System (PBIS)

Religiously prepare the Annual Investment Plans (AIP) of all government

instrumentalities to consider the activities that are doable and can be funded during the

year in consultation with other service providers

Monitor the trend of LGUs income and expenditure

Adoption of Bottom-up-Budgeting Approach and ensure the inclusion of funding

requirements for the identified development needs at the local level in the budget

proposals of participating agencies

d. Intensify advocacy on good governance

Popularizing the best practices on government’s programs/projects implementation

Intensify anti-corruption programs such as moral and integrity development activities aimed at

promoting integrity development, good governance, ethical leadership and spiritual deepening, viz:

Moral Renewal Program, Integrity Development Reform, Integrity Development Action Plan and

other related programs and activities. Tap the Vanguard Against Graft and Corruption Task Force

as partners in advocacy to eradicate all kinds of criminalities as well as corruption practices. Set-

up citizens watch against abuses of persons in authority.

Continue the communication and advocacy program for the implementation of the plan to harness

the resources for synchronized and purposive actions towards the attainment of the goals and

vision enunciated in the plan.

Advocacy on government activities and services which are geared towards improving the image of

the region to attract more investors and tourists to visit the region.

Coordination in the conduct of advocacy activities by government agencies shall be tightened in

order to create more impact. The use of multi-media shall be encouraged for wider reach among

the region’s stakeholders. The private sector shall likewise be encouraged to participate in

providing right and relevant information to the general public.

Local festivals shall be promoted to showcase tourist destination areas. The region’s best

practices shall also be documented and highlighted. Technical assistance for appropriate

documentation shall be provided, particularly for the local government units.

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e. Improve Local Governance

In line with improving local governance, the region shall focus on empowering the LGUs to be self-reliant

by putting premium on accountability in the delivery of public good and services. This shall involve policy

development and reforms, capacity development for program delivery, strengthening of local special

bodies, and public accountability through the use of Local Government Performance Monitoring System

(LGPMS). The LGPMS shall be highlighted as overall local governance performance. Compliance with

Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007 and enforcement of the Citizen’s Charter

shall likewise be pursued vigorously.

Strengthen Local Development Planning Processes

Formulation of CDPs/CLUPs/PDPFP, ELA and other related plans

TABLE 7.20 PREPARATION OF LOCAL PLANS, 2013-2016

Type of Plan 2012

Actual

Target

2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of LGUs with ELA 54 25 54 54 54

Number of LGUs with Approved CLUPs 46 40 45 48 50

Number of LGUs with CDPs 16 * 25 50 50 50

Number of LGUs with DRR/CCA –enhanced PDPFPs

2 2

*2011 data

Source of data: DILG XII, HLURB

Strengthening Local Development Bodies and Systems

Adoption of appropriate systems for the improvement of the delivery of public services at the local

level like the Business Permit Licensing System, Local Governance Performance Monitoring System,

adoption and updating of CBMS among others

To further measure improvement of local governance, organization and monitoring of the

functionality of local special bodies shall be undertaken. The concerns of vulnerable groups (elderly,

women, children, basic sectors) shall be addressed by these special bodies

For the local government units to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities and

make them more effective partners in the attainment of national goals, the region shall support the

implementation of genuine and meaningful local autonomy as articulated in RA 7160 or the Local

Government Code of 1991.

Strengthening PESO and tripartite council on addressing issues on labor and employment in LGUs

(Tripartism Act)

Strengthen functionality of local monitoring bodies

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TABLE 7.21 SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNANCE INDICATORS, 2013-2016

Indicator 2012 Actual Target

2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of LGUs compliant to ARTA 54 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs with very satisfactory rating in the ARTA-Report Card Survey

54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs Adopting the Business Permit Licensing System

50 50 50 50 50

Number of LGUs with LGU Performance Online Reports 54 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs SLGR effectively communicated to the public

54 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs passing the seal of good housekeeping

54 54 54 54 54

Number of LGUs that adopted the CBMS for planning, budgeting and program targeting

31 37 43 49 54

Number of LGUs with updated CBMS 5 12 19 26 31

No. of Functional Special Local Bodies

Local Peace and Order Councils

Local Development Council

Local Council for the Protection and Welfare of Children

Local Project Monitoring Committee

Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council

54 54 54

54

54

54 54 54

54

54

54 54 54

54

54

54 54 54

54

54

54 54 54

54

54

Source of data: DILG XII, OCD XII

Strengthening of Private/Civil Society Participation in the Development Process

GO-NGO partnership in all development endeavors shall be strengthened through continuing

involvement and participation of NGO/Private sectors in government efforts at all levels of governance

Encourage private sectors’ membership in any special bodies of development councils at the regional

and sub-regional levels, as voting members

The practice of allowing the Private Sector Representatives (PSRs) in the Regional Development

Council (RDC), to sit as Chairpersons of the major Sectoral Committees shall be sustained

Participation of PSRs in the budget prioritization, as well as, in the monitoring of development projects

shall continue to be encouraged

The private sector / NGO members of the development councils shall also be considered in

Government’s capacity building programs or advocacy related activities geared towards skills

upgrading or providing new information on government efforts

Promote the spirit of volunteerism through LGU-civil society partnership program

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Sustain efforts and initiatives on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaption (CCA) in local planning

and decision-making processes shall be fully realized and institutionalized

Advocacy efforts on understanding the importance of and application of the DRR/CCA concepts

Establish their respective Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO)

Create their DRRM Committees and have implemented DRRM/CCA related projects during the plan

period

Forge a partnership with the academe to support capacity building activities in DRR/CCA

B. Enhance Access to Justice System

The region shall strengthen its justice system and to uphold the rule of law.

a. Effective and efficient delivery of social justice

Maintaining a just and orderly society is one of the concerns that shall be given priority through effective,

efficient delivery of justice. Efforts to act on complaints, requests for assistance and legal queries for the

indigent members of our community shall be continually pursued. This includes continuing provision of

assistance to victims of unjust imprisonment or detention and victims of violent crimes.

To prevent the commission of abuses and exploitation, human rights violations, particularly to the

vulnerable sectors, calls for uniting and mobilizing all stakeholders in the community shall be made

regularly. Database on the number of victims of abuses, the number provided with legal and all other forms

of assistance shall be institutionalized. This shall serve as basis for properly identifying programs and

projects to address the needs of the victims.

Addressing the decongestion of jails and inadequate manpower and logistics support to properly respond to

the needs of the population and the community with regard to the protection of life and property shall also

be considered during the plan period.

To safeguard the welfare of inmates, the region supports the rehabilitation/improvement/expansion and

construction of jail and other related facilities. In addition, is the increase in subsistence allocation for

inmates according to the prevailing price of food commodities.

To make the system more accessible to those in need of justice, LGUs shall be encouraged to implement

measures towards this end, such as the “Justice on Wheels” of the Province of Sarangani. Create additional

Regional Trial Courts in Isulan, Midsayap, Koronadal City and Polomolok and additional lawyer position in

Midsayap, as well as, Prosecutors in the region.

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TABLE 7.22 TARGETS JUDICIAL AND QUASI-JUDICIAL REPRESENTATIONS, 2013-2016

Service Type of

Representation Performance

Indicators 2013 2014 2015 2016

Judicial Services

Criminal Case

Cases Handled 15,483 17,031 18,734 20,607

Cases Terminated

2,761 3,037 3,340 3,674

Civil Case

Cases Handled 1,247 1,371 1,508 1,658

Cases Terminated

184 202 222 244

Quasi Judicial Services

Admin Case

Cases Handled 181 199 218 239

Cases Terminated

101 111 122 134

Prosecutor’s Office

Cases Handled 1,103 1,213 1,334 1,467

Cases Terminated

464 510 561 617

Labor Case

Cases Handled 271 298 327 359

Cases Terminated

77 84 92 101

Jail visitation

768 768 768 768

Source: DOJ-PPA XII

Support the rehabilitation program under parole and probation and sustain the half-way-out program in

South Cotabato Province with the collaboration of Parole and Probation Administration and South Cotabato

Provincial Jail.

TABLE 7.23 TARGETS ON 3-PRONGED HARMONIZED REHABILITATION PROGRAM, 2013-2016

Programs/Projects/ Activities/Indicators

2013 2014 2015 2016

Therapeutic Community Modality

No. of clients participated 887 957 1,033 1,115

Restorative Justice and Juveniles in conflict with the Law

No. of clients assisted

173 186 200 216

Revitalization of Volunteer Probation Aid (VPA) Program

Total Number of VPAs

250 250 250 250

Jail visitation 120 120 120 120

Source: DOJ-PPA XII

b. Intensify implementation of juvenile justice and welfare laws

Efforts shall be made to fully implement RA 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. All

concerned entities/agencies shall be enjoined to follow what is prescribed in Chapter 2, Sections 23-31 of

RA 9344, which is the implementation of Diversion Programs, particularly at the barangay level.

Support to Republic Act 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 requiring all elementary and secondary

schools to adopt policies to prevent and address the acts of bullying in their institution.

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Provide jail facilities for juvenile offenders to protect them from any form of abuse from the adult

offenders.

c. Full implementation of the criminal justice system

Institutional reforms shall be implemented by national government agencies on the pillars of the

Philippine Criminal Justice System (PCJS). These are law enforcement, prosecution, courts,

correction, and the community.

Support the principle on the presumption of innocence and the Constitution’s recognition of the

“right to bail” through the implementation of Republic Act 10389 entitled “An Act

Institutionalizing Recognizance as a Mode of Granting the release of an indigent person in

Custody as an Accused in a Criminal Case” or the Recognizance Act of 2012.

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CHAPTER 8

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The SOCCKSARGEN Region considers the importance of developing human resources as a key to

development. The updated Plan shall continue to work towards inclusive growth through equitable and

adequate access to quality basic social services in support to the President’s Social Contract. For the period

of the midterm assessment, some health-related Mid-Decade Goal (MDG) indicators had exceeded the

targets for 2015. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) decreased dramatically from 81.2 % in 2010 to 38.85% in

2012 lower than the MDG target of 51.16% in 2015. Other health-related indicators like IMR, under-five

MR and prevalence of underweight 0-71 months children also decreased while access to sanitary toilets and

safe water manifested a very slight increase. Even with the implementation of the Health Facilities

Enhancement Program under the Aquino Health Agenda, basic health services are still inadequate.

The education and manpower development subsector still suffered some setbacks during the period of

assessment. Basic education is still faced with similar problems as in the past. Even with the

implementation of free education, net enrolment ratio and completion rates showed very slight

improvement in the elementary level while mostly of the indicators in the secondary level showed some

negative results. Enrolment in technical-vocational education and training, as well as in the higher

education level also declined despite the provision of assistance for teachers to undergo post graduate

studies and scholarships to trainees and students.

On the delivery of social protection services, regional line agencies concerned continued to provide

programs and assistance for the very poor families and individuals, the disadvantaged and marginal sectors

during the period of assessment. However, poverty is yet to be addressed through intensified adequate

social protection services. On land and land rights on the other hand, agencies concerned need to fast track

the identification and distribution of ancestral lands for the indigenous people and also those under the

CARP law for farmer beneficiaries.

Inadequate information and data on the housing subsector has remained a problem. The local government

units (LGUs) have yet to address the housing backlogs and the provision of settlement areas for the

disadvantaged groups. While subdivisions had been established widely in the region, mostly of these units

were taken by those with permanent employment both in government and private entities/institutions. The

National Housing Authority and other housing agencies also need to intensify their assistance in addressing

the housing needs of LGUs.

I. Assessment

A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation

The social development sector showed improvements in some areas during the period of assessment. The

status of health-related Mid-Decade Goals (MDGs) in Table 8.1 showed that the region has already attained

the set goals. However, there are still health indicators that need to be improved.

TABLE 8.1 STATUS OF HEALTH-RELATED MDGS

INDICATOR MDG TARGET,

2015 REGION XII STATUS

AS OF 2012

Prevalence of underweight 0-5 years old children

10.12 8.29

Maternal mortality rate (MMR) per 1,000 52 87.88

Under 5 mortality rate per 1,000 live births 25.5 12.06

Access to safe drinking water 88 91.02

Access to sanitary toilets 90 81.74

Source of data: DOH XII

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As presented in Table 8.2, the prevalence of underweight among 0-71 months old is decreasing from 10.54

in 2010 to 8.29 in 2012 due to the continued support and innovative programs/projects of LGUs on nutrition

program and intensified advocacy on nutrition education. Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) increased from

81.2 per 100,000 live births in 2010 to 87.88 in 2012. This is because of the low coverage of mothers

having 4 prenatal visits at only 46.61 percent which resulted to late detection of risk pregnancies and late

referrals. Another factor affecting the increase in maternal deaths is low accomplishment in the facility

based delivery. Although it showed increasing trends in the past three years, still it is low at 64.80% and

way below the 2012 target of 70 percent. With the implementation of the Health Facilities Enhancement

Program (HFEP), access to licensed and accredited hospitals and other health care facilities has improved.

Under this continuing program, from 2010 to 2012, construction, repair and rehabilitation of barangay

health stations, birthing stations and hospitals were undertaken. Programs and projects were likewise

implemented in response to the Aquino Health Agenda (AHA)-Kalusugang Pangkalahatan: Achieving

Universal Health Care for all Filipinos in improving the health condition of mothers and children.

While progressive decline in the prevalence of underweight children (0-71 mos.) was noted during the

period of assessment, there is still a need to improve programs addressing the nutritional status of children

especially in the first 1,000 days of life that is from 0-23 months. Based on the data presented, there is also

a need to improve the immunization program for children.

On the other hand, communicable and infectious diseases still remain the leading causes of morbidity and

tuberculosis among the top leading causes of death in the region. In the late 2011, case detection rate

included all forms of TB and those of children bringing to a decrease from 100.91% in 2010 to 81.18% in

2012. The decrease in detection was due to inclusion of all forms of TB among children while in previous

years detection was concentrated among adults. The decrease in the cases and cure of tuberculosis may be

attributed to the massive campaign of DOH XII on the advantage of its early detection and the provision of

assistance in the treatment of the disease. Another reason in the decrease of cure rate was the failure of

some patients to continue treatment due to migration to the urban areas.

TABLE 8.2 STATUS OF CORE HEALTH INDICATORS, 2010-2012

HEALTH INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) 81.2 70.86 87.88

Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 4.63 4.57 8.41

Under five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 7.27 6.75 12.06

Prevalence of underweight children 0-71 months old 9.31 9.31 8.29

Contraceptive prevalence rate (all methods) 59.88 52.44 49.89

National Health Insurance Program enrolment 997,845 1,221,485 1,244,522

Malaria morbidity 18.92 3.68 1.29

Percent of fully immunized children 87.29 81.18 79.29

Proportion of births attended by health professionals 65.08 67.48 73.52

Proportions of birth delivered in facility 40.2 57.09 64.80

Pre-natal services coverage 57.94 45.06 46.61

Post-natal services coverage 65.17 59.40 63.64

Fully Immunized Mother (TT2+) 55.38 54.19 52.77

Hospital bed to population *ratio is for total hospital beds, not categorized by level & std ratio is 1:1000

1:1048 1:1017 1: 972

Sources of data: DOH-CHD XII; PHIC XII; NNC XII

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TABLE 8.2 STATUS OF CORE HEALTH INDICATORS, 2010-2012 (CONT’D)

HEALTH INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

Hospital manpower to population ratio Physician

1:39235 1:61101 1:56068

Nurse 1: 17896 1:16495 1:11574

Midwife 1:4489 1:4966 1:4698

Sanitary Inspector 1:46368 1:51645 1:52015

Dentist 1:68007 1:85063 1:86344

Tb case detection ( all forms) 100.91 86.27 81.18

TB cure rate increased 86.61 84.58 83.11

Household with sanitary toilets 80.71 80.47 81.24

Household with access to Safe water supply 90.25 90.85 91.02

Sources of data: DOH-CHD XII; PHIC XII; NNC XII

B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human Resources

a. Basic Education

In basic education, participation of school age children is measured using the indicator of net enrolment

ratio and the retention of pupils and students by using cohort survival rate. Net enrolment ratio in the

elementary level improved from 80 percent during School Year (SY) 2009- 2010 to 85 percent in SY 2011-

2012 which is still far below the MDG and EFA targets while cohort survival declined from 64 percent to

63 percent in the same period. Completion rate very slightly increased from 62 percent in 2010 to 63

percent in 2012. These indicate that only about six (6) out of ten (10) pupils who entered Grade 1were able

to reach and complete Grade 6. Record also shows that about eight (8) percent of the pupils leave school

even before the end of the school year. Performance of pupils in the National Achievement Tests was at 71

percent in 2012.

In the secondary level, net enrolment and cohort survival rates showed a decreasing trend. About 50 to 52

percent of those of high school age enroll in the public high schools in the region. Of those enrolled in First

Year, only 78 percent were able to reach fourth year high school in 2010 which declined by about four (4)

percent in 2012. Completion rate also showed a downward trend from 73 percent to 68 percent in 2012.

About eight (8) or nine (9) out of 100 high school students dropped out from school before the end of the

school year from 2010-2012. Performance of students in the National Achievement Tests was quite low

during the three school years. Other indicators in Table 8.4 are also presented.

TABLE 8.3 BASIC EDUCATION INDICATORS, 2010-2012

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

Net Enrolment Rate Elementary Secondary

80.32 52.26

84.13 51.93

85.83 50.31

Completion Rate Elementary Secondary

62.29 73.30

63.33 72.34

63.36 68.21

Cohort Survival Rate Elementary Secondary

64.67 78.47

65.03 76.77

63.36 74.45

School Leaver Rate Elementary Secondary

9.16 8.14

8.90 8.70

8.59 9.61

National Achievement Test (Passing Rate) Elementary Secondary

71.73 46.28

72.60 48.07

71.51 47.98

Source of data: DepEd XII

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TABLE 8.3 BASIC EDUCATION INDICATORS, 2010-2012 (CONT’D)

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

Classroom-Pupil/Student Ratio Elementary Secondary

1:42.27 1:52.5

1:41.7 1:48.28

1:43.16 1:51.5

Teacher-Pupil/Student Ratio Elementary Secondary

1:39 1:38

1:38

1:34.76

1:39.32 1:37.8

Furniture-Pupil/Student Ratio Elementary Secondary

1:1.16 1:1.23

1:1.36 1:1.20

1:1.39 1:1.17

Source of data: DepEd XII

C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training

During the period of assessment, total graduates of technical-vocational education training decreased by

about 15 percent in 2011 and increased by 16 percent the following year. While the number of graduates in

all modes of training decreased in 2011, increase of graduates from the community-based trainings at 37

percent and 43 percent from the center-based were recorded 1n 2012. Slots under PESFA and other

scholarship grants for TVET dropped drastically by more than 83 percent in 2011but remarkably increased

by more than 77 percent the following year. Under the assessment and certification program in which

TESDA is mandated to conduct assessment of TVET graduates and trainees across all occupations, an

increasing trend in the certification rate was noted. A total of 471 TVET trainers were provided with skills

training under the capability-building program of TESDA.

TABLE 8.4 TVET INDICATORS, 2010-2012

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

Number of TVET Graduates School/Institution-based Community-based Center-based Enterprise-based

54,659 31,338 16,075 2,681 4,565

46,212 28,694 12,645 2,661 2,212

55,427 28,628 20,095 4,717 1,987

Number of Scholarship Slots PESFA TWSP

1,178 4,353

673 242

1,474 2,577

Assessment and Certification No. of Persons Assessed No. of Persons Certified Certification Rate

32,628 23,091 71%

29,842 24,226 81%

37,033 30,645 83%

Capability-building Program No. of Trainers Trained

189

215

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Source of data: TESDA XII

D. Higher Education

An increase of more than 25 percent in the enrolment in higher education institutions was recorded in 2012.

This can be attributed to the continuing provision of various scholarships from the government and other

financial assistance programs from other entities and individuals. Teachers in both public and private

institutions were also encouraged to undertake graduate and post-graduate studies as a way of upgrading

their professional skills and capabilities. As of 2012, a total of 188 teachers had their master’s degrees while

a total of 1,149 are with doctorate degrees.

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In response to the needs and requirements for quality and competitive workforce, higher education

institutions continued to undergo accreditation of their programs. By 2012, there are 15 institutions in the

region with accredited programs. However, despite the upgrading of teachers’ competencies and

accreditation of programs, the performance of graduates in the licensure examinations across all disciplines

during the period is quite low at 32.71 percent in 2012.

There are five (5) state colleges and universities and 87 private colleges offering higher education

throughout the region.

TABLE 8.5 HIGHER EDUCATION INDICATORS, 2010-2012

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012

No. of graduates across disciplines

11,342

11,673

14,647

Higher Education Faculty with: Master’s Degree Doctorate Degree

1,149 188

No. of scholarship slots

171

459

386

No. of HEIs with accredited programs

15

No. of HEIs Public (SUCs) Private

5

5

87

5

87

Passing Percentage in Licensure Examinations across all disciplines

32.71

Sources of data: CHED RO XII/CFCST/SKPSC/USM/CCSPC

E. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services

During the period of assessment, the NCIP incessantly implemented programs and projects for the

protection and rights of the indigenous peoples and cultural communities. Educational assistance were

provided to IP students and health services were extended to the indigent families.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII continued to strengthen its partnership

with the local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations in the delivery of its services.

Under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4 Ps, from 32,497 beneficiaries in 2010, it increased to

196,896 in 2011 and 197,488 in 2012. The greater number of households enrolled under the program came

from Cotabato Province and the least was from General Santos City. Under the KALAHI-CIDSS Program,

the number of participating barangays which adopted and institutionalized the program’s approach and

strategy increased from 74 in 2010 to 149 in 2012.

Basic social services were also provided to the vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors of the region. Among

these were women in especially difficult circumstances which showed a decrease within the period,

children in need of special protection which recorded an increase and about 102 persons with disability

were assisted in 2012.

The number of children in hazardous work was alarmingly increasing and during the period of review, from

659 in 2010, the number assisted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XII increased to

1,520 in 2012. Families who are victims of various forms of disaster were continually provided with relief

assistance and cash for work. An increasing number of elderly persons were also granted with social

pension as provided under RA 9994.

Under the Hunger Mitigation Program, DSWD, in coordination with other concerned agencies,

implemented its feeding program to children in Day Care Centers. A total of 91,365 children were served

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under the program in 2011 which increased to 106, 363 children in 2012. The agencies selected Day Care

Centers with identified malnourished children.

The number of jobseekers placed for local employment through the PESOs totaled to 72,246 in 2011 but

decreased by more than 25 percent in 2012. This was made possible through the conduct of jobs fair in the

provinces and cities every year. However, many graduates of higher education land into jobs that do not

match with their respective courses.

From 2010 to 2012, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration had documented overseas Filipino

workers (OFWs) in the region. As shown in Table 8.10, 10,318 OFWs both land and sea-based were

recorded in 2011 which is higher than that in 2010 and 2012.

TABLE 8.6 SELECTED SOCIAL PROTECTION INDICATORS, 2010-2012

INDICATORS 2010 2011 2012 No. of poor households covered by CCT (4 Ps) 32,497 196,896 197,488

No. of barangays with KALAHI-CIDSS projects 74 130 149

No. of women in especially difficult circumstances assisted

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126

61

No. of IP beneficiaries provided with emergency assistance in crisis situation

300

132

250

No. of IP school children provided with scholarships

526 563 563

No. of children in hazardous work assisted 659 1,549 1,520

No. of children in need of special protection assisted

616 625 709

No. of families who are victims of disaster provided with relief assistance/cash for work

123,949

398,928

54,348

No. of poor senior citizens covered by social pension

5,064 8,105

No. of PWDs assisted 105 80 102

Total no. of OFWs documented a. Land-based b. Sea-based

7,029 635

9,226 1,092

6,938 462

No. of Day Care children served (Feeding Program)

32,590 91,365 109,363

No. of jobseekers placed in local employment 47,636 72,246 53,929

Sources of data: DSWD XII, NCIP XII, DOLE XII

F. Adequate and Safe Housing

Shelter as a basic need, plays a critical role in the economic development of a particular locality. The need

for decent housing in the region remains unmet despite efforts of concerned housing agencies and the local

government units to address this situation.

During the period of assessment, the accomplishments of the National Housing Authority (NHA) showed a

slow pace due to the lack of LGU-owned lands for socialized housing and resettlement. One of the most

recent programs implemented in 2012 was the provision assistance to low income personnel of the Armed

Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the acquisition of socialized

housing units. For the period covered, a total of 3,048 housing units were produced under the various

programs of NHA XII.

The Housing Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or the Pag-Ibig Fund’s share of end-user financing taken

out on a yearly basis is shown in Table 8.13. Of the 19 LGUs covered by HDMF-General Santos City,

majority of take out which was about 69 percent were from General Santos City, followed by Koronadal

City and Polomolok, South Cotabato with 19 percent and 7 percent respectively and Alabel with 4 percent.

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TABLE 8.7 HOUSING INDICATORS, 2010-2013

INDICATORS/AREA 2010 2011 2012

Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual

Share of end-user financing to housing target

951 956 1,433 1,039 1,409 857

No. of LGUs with updated Shelter Plan

No. of private subdivisions established Sultan Kudarat Province Cotabato City

18

18

3

18

No. of resettlement areas established for the disadvantaged group/informal settlers Sultan Kudarat Province Cotabato City

2

4

2

4

2

4

No. of socialized housing subdivisions established by LGUs Sultan Kudarat Province Cotabato City

12 2

12 3

2

12 1

Source of data: HDMF-GSC. Sultan Kudarat Province, Cotabato City, Kidapawan City

Among the Local Government Units (LGUs), Sultan Kudarat province has recorded18 private subdivisions

with about 3,462 low-cost housing units constructed. By 2012, it has also established 12 subdivisions with

1,084 socialized housing units constructed. To address the housing needs of the disadvantaged group and

informal settlers, the province had established four (4) resettlement areas.

The City Government of Cotabato has engaged into land banking focused on developing acquired lands into

relocation and resettlement sites for the informal settlers living in danger zones and some public places.

This effort is in partnership with NHA and DILG. The LGU has also drafted its Local Shelter Plan and still

undergoing refinement. Housing needs/backlogs in the City which was 7,012 in 2010 has not been

addressed.

Under the new leadership in Kidapawan City, a 9.945 hectares for its Pabahay Projects in two locations for

poor beneficiaries was proposed where a total of 874 low-cost housing units shall be constructed.

Expansion and establishment of resettlement areas for informal settlers along road right of ways were also

undertaken during the period of assessment. The local chief executive had also issued an Executive Order

creating the City Housing Board which shall be implementing

II. Development Challenges

A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation

An economically productive society requires individuals who are physically and mentally healthy. With the

slight improvement in the health-related indicators during the period of assessment, the prevailing poor

health and nutrition condition of the population is due to poor quality of services and the inequitable

distribution of health professionals throughout the region. There is a need to intensify the implementation of

nutrition-related programs and projects to address malnutrition, particularly among infant and young

children and pregnant and lactating mothers in the region.

With the implementation of the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP), a number of physical

health facilities were upgraded and improved. However, there is still a need to continue and strengthen its

implementation to address the need for more hospitals, birthing stations and barangay health stations

throughout the region.

Efforts of reaching out the poor through the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction

(NHTS-PR) need to be intensified for possible increase of health insurance coverage to include the most

disadvantaged and the informal sector. While health insurance coverage increased during the three-year

period from 2010 to 2013, a great number of poor people have yet to be reached.

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B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human Resources

The performance of the subsector show that more efforts are needed to keep the children in school. Despite

the efforts of implementing the strategies of the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA), the

region continued to be faced with the challenge to further improve the delivery of basic education services

to ensure the increase of participation rate of all school-age children. Collaborative efforts with the

community and private sector need to be strengthened for support particularly in the implementation of the

K-12 Basic Education Program.

Low performance in the national achievement tests can also be attributed to the lack of classrooms,

teachers, books and other relevant instructional materials and references. While there are many school

facilities that need to be upgraded, there is still lack of these facilities. School equipment, tools and shop

rooms, particularly for technical-vocational high schools are also among the inadequacies that need to be

addressed. Inefficient mobilization and utilization of resources may be an impediment in ensuring that

children will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling by 2015 as embodied in the Mid-

Decade Goal of achieving universal primary education.

The need to improve the quality of education for Muslim and IP school children is another area for

consideration of the Department of Education, particularly on the indigenization of the curriculum.

C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education

Even with the improvement and innovations in technical-vocational education and training (TVET) and

higher education, the sector remains confronted with the following challenges and issues:

a. Mismatch in education sector outputs with manpower requirements of an agri-industrial economy;

b. Implementation of Philippine Qualification Framework (PQF) not prioritized for workforce

development;

c. Weak linkages with the industry sector and academe other stakeholders;

d. Low performance in the licensure examinations across disciplines;

e. The equal distributions of slots for scholarship programs; and

f. Need for a strong collaboration among education sector/agencies such as: DepEd, CHED, TESDA in

the implementation of K to 12.

D. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services

Despite the wide implementation of special protection programs and projects, there are still a number of

poor families and vulnerable beneficiaries that need to be reached out. This is one major challenge that the

social sector need to address. Other major challenges include the following:

a. Limited social protection interventions for displaced and repatriated workers; informal sector; persons

with disabilities; the elderly; and orphans;

b. Need to strengthen capability of local government units to deliver social protection services; and

c. High incidence of children engaged in hazardous work.

E. Adequate and Safe Housing

The growing number of illegal settlers/dwellers, low funds for housing, limited lands for socialized housing

and other resettlement sites remained to be the major challenges of the housing sector. Hence, the demand

for socialized housing projects as a multi-sector effort necessitates the creation of the Local Housing Board

to address all these concerns. Other specific challenges include the following:

a. Lack of data on housing from the local government units;

b. Need to formulate/update LGU shelter plans consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plans; and

c. Strengthen participation of the private sector in addressing housing backlogs.

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III. Strategies

A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation

The goal of the health sector is to ensure the population of universal access to quality health care, nutrition

and sanitation. The region shall continue to improve the efficient utilization and allocation of its resources

and endeavor to mobilize said resources both at the local and regional level. In achieving Universal Health

Care for Filipinos, the region has aligned its efforts towards the implementation of its strategic thrusts. The

local government units (LGUs) shall look intoincreasing its investment for nutrition to address malnutrition

among children, particularly those 0-71 months old and to support the promotion of good nutrition

specifically the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF). It shall also continue to strengthen its advocacy

among local government units (LGUs) on expanding the enrolment of the poorest individuals and the

informal sector in the social health insurance program of the government. The Philippine Health Insurance

Corporation (PHIC), in collaboration with concerned line agencies shall continue its massive information

and education on the benefits that can be availed by participating individuals in the health insurance

program. LGUs shall also strengthen the local health boards to function efficiently as provided by law.

To further address the prevailing challenges of the sector and in continuing support of the Aquino Health

Agenda towards achieving Universal Health Care for all Filipinos, the region shall undertake the following

specific strategies:

a. Strengthening and improvement of the Health Financing Programs;

b. Improvement and increasing access to quality healthcare facilities and service delivery;

c. Advocacy in the promotion of the use of available local alternative medicines for primary health

care d. Implementation and enforcement of Health Regulations and Standards;

e. Intensifying the conduct of the National Households Targeting Survey for Poverty Reduction

(NHTS-PR) and enrolment to health insurance of poor people and the informal sector; and

f. Strengthening good governance of the health sector.

B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human Resources

To be able to attain the goal of providing equal access to quality basic education, the foregoing challenges

must be addressed. Hence, the following strategies are recommended:

a. Mainstreaming the requirements of attaining the MDGs through the implementation of the priority

strategies of Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA);

b. Establishment of 500 schools for secondary education;

c. Upgrading of teachers’ competence through scholarships, in-service trainings cum capability

building and provision of welfare programs;

d. Strengthening inclusive education through continuing support and expansion of elementary and

secondary specialized curriculum; and

e. Continuing support and expansion of alternative modalities and learning system implementation.

C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education

For the remaining period 2013- 2016, the sector shall undertake the following strategies to continue to

endeavor to provide equal access to TVET and higher education:

a. Review of school curriculum including agriculture courses, to be more relevant and responsive to

the needs of industries and manpower requirements of the region’s agri-industrial economy and be

comparable to international standard;

b. Intensifying Labor Market information, education and communication of in-demand courses in the

local and global market through tri-media;

c. Strengthening promotion and advocacy on the K to 12 implementation;

d. Intensifying research and analysis of the domestic and international labor market situation and

employment opportunities;

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e. Development of evaluation, monitoring and regulatory mechanisms of the courses/programs

offered by private technical-vocational and higher education institutions which are demand driven;

and

f. Expansion and intensifying employment facilitation services/job placement programs through the

Guidance and Placement Services of HEIs and the Blue Desks in the TVIs.

D. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services

To achieve poverty alleviation and in consideration of inclusive growth, there is a need to pursue the

following strategies:

a. Strengthening of protection services for children, orphans and youth in need of special protection,

women in especially difficult circumstances, the elderly, persons with disability, displaced and

repatriated workers;

b. Strengthen advocacy on special protection programs and projects, rights and welfare of vulnerable

workers and the putting up of at least one “Bahay Pag-asa” in every province to cater to the increasing

number of children in conflict with the law;

c. Empower/Capacitate PESO managers in advocating and in providing assistance to beneficiaries in the

preparation of project proposals on special protection programs and projects;

d. Strengthen coordination between DSWD and LGUs in setting up a mechanism for identifying SP

programs and projects and beneficiaries;

e. Improving care help/rehabilitation centers and community-based structures that address survival and

protection needs of children;

f. Provision of educational assistance for working children and livelihood assistance for parents of

children in hazardous work;

g. Sustaining the Child-Friendly Movement in the region;

h. Provision of skills training and livelihood assistance to the vulnerable sector

i. Expand the number of Listahanan (NHTS-PR) identified poor households covered by at least 2 Social

Welfare Development programs

j. Provision of capability building to ensure full functionality of Local Social Welfare & Development

Offices.

E. Adequate and Safe Housing

To be able to see the real condition of the housing sector, there is a need to improve data gathering,

particularly from the local government units. It is imperative to have ample data on the housing needs and

backlogs in the locality as an input to development planning. At present, the available data on hand does not

reflect the present status of the sector.

Mostly of the LGUs need to formulate and or update their Local Shelter Development Plans. The creation

or strengthening of the Local Housing Board (LHB) will pave the way to an efficient and effective

formulation/updating of the Local Shelter Development Plan of cities and provinces in the region. A

functional LHB which serves as an advisory body on housing will assist the LGU in providing access to

affordable housing especially for the poor and low-income population; encourage private sector

participation in housing production; and facilitate multi-sectoral interaction in shelter planning, plan review

and implementation. The LHB may also recommend and identify housing-related projects to be

implemented by the concerned LGU and perform consistency checking with the Comprehensive Land Use

Plan to ensure the integration of disaster-risk reduction and climate change concerns.

To address the problem of the increasing number of informal settlers and the disadvantaged sector, the local

government will have to identify, acquire lands and other settlement and resettlement sites and develop for

socialized and low-cost housing. The housing needs of the formal sector including government employees

must also be given equal consideration by LGUs in establishing socialized and low-cost housing

subdivisions.

The active participation of the private sector in sustaining the conduct of housing caravans is another

strategy of addressing housing backlogs in the cities and provinces of the region. Establishing a strong

networking system among private organizations and private developers will also contribute in the

accomplishment of housing targets set by the LGUs.

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IV. Plan Targets

A. Health Care, Nutrition and Sanitation

In the pursuit of ensuring the implementation of UHC-AHA/Kalusugan Pangkalahatan, the region shall

endeavor to achieve the targets indicated in the Table below.

TABLE 8.8 TARGETS FOR SELECTED HEALTH INDICATORS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS 2010

Baseline 2013 2014 2015 2016

Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births)

81.2

75

70

60

52

Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)

4.63 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0

Under five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)

7.27 5% reduction per year from the 2010 baseline

Prevalence of underweight children 0-71 months old

9.31

8.04

7.34

6.71

6.13

Contraceptive prevalence rate (all methods)

59.88 55 60 65 65

National Health Insurance Program enrolment

997,845 1,267,559 1,521,070 1,825,284 2,190,336

National Health Insurance Program coverage rate

90

90

90

90

Malaria Mortality 0 Sustain 0 case fatality

Malaria morbidity 18.92 0.05 per 100,000 population

Percent of fully-immunized children 87.29 90 90 95 95

Proportion of births attended by health professionals

65.08

75

80

85

90

Proportions of birth delivered in facility 40.2 75 80 85 90

Pre-natal services coverage 57.94 75 80 85 90

Post-natal services coverage 65.17 68 70 75 80

Fully Immunized Mother (TT2+) 55.38 60 65 75 80

Hospital bed to population 1:1048 1:1000 1:1000 1:1000 1:1000 Hospital manpower to population ratio Physician

1:39235

1:20000

1:20000

1:20000 1:20000

Nurse 1:17896 1:10000 1:10000 1:10000 1:1000

0

Midwife 1:4489 10% increase per year

Sanitary Inspector 1:46368 1:20000 1:20000 1:20000 1:2000

0

Dentist 1:68007 1:50000 1:50000 1:50000 1:5000

0 TB case detection ( all forms) *baseline used is 2012 to conform with the new definition

81.18 85 85 85 85

TB cure *2012 baseline 83.11 85 85 85 85

Household with sanitary toilets and facilities

80.71 90 90 90 90

Household with access to Safe water supply

90.25 Sustenance

Sources of data: DOH-CHD XII;PHIC XII; NNC XII

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B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human Resources

The region shall endeavor to achieve the targets indicated in Table 8.5 to ensure that equal access to quality

basic education will be attained by the end of the planning period.

TABLE 8.9 BASIC EDUCATION TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS 2010

Baseline 2013 2014 2015 2016

Net Enrolment Rate Elementary Secondary

80.32 52.26

88 54

91 65

96.1 77

100

93.34

Completion Rate Elementary Secondary

62.29 73.30

66

70.5

68 72

73.3

75.02

82.52 75.63

Cohort Survival Rate Elementary Secondary

64.67 78.47

68 78

73.36 79.45

82.62 82.09

86.76 83.91

School Leaver Rate Elementary Secondary

9.16 8.14

6.5 8.0

4.5 7.0

2.59 6.61

0 0

National Achievement Test (Passing Rate) Elementary Secondary

71.73 46.28

72 49

72.5 53

73.3

62.98

75 75

Classroom-Pupil/Student Ratio Elementary Secondary

1:42.27 1:52.5

1:45.60 1:49.36

1:35.57 1:34.67

1:33 1:30

1:30 1:28

Teacher-Pupil/Student Ratio Elementary Secondary

1:39 1:38

1:34.3 1:36.57

1:33.57 1:35.58

1:30 1:35

1:30 1:35

Furniture-Pupil/Student Ratio Elementary Secondary

1:1.16 1:1.23

1:1.10 1:1.19

1:1 1:1

1:1 1:1

1:1 1:1

Source of data: DepEd XII

C. Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education

To ensure that equal access to technical-vocational education training and higher education be achieved and

more competent workforce will be produced in the region, the education and manpower sector had set the

following targets for the period 2013-2016:

TABLE 8.10 TVET TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS 2010

Baseline 2013 2014 2015 2016

No. of TVET Graduates a. School/Institution-based b. Community-based c. Center-based d. Enterprise-based

31,338 16,075 2,681 4,565

23,157 21,012 3,323 701

28,000 15,500 3,500 1,500

29,400 15,750 3,600 1,575

30,000 16,537 3,800 1,600

No. of Scholarship Slots a. PESFA b. TWSP

1,178 4,353

1,549 2,674

800

1,500

850

1,600

900

1,800

Assessment and Certification a. No. of Persons Assessed b. No. of Persons Certified c. Certification Rate

32,628 23,091 71%

37,032 30,648 83%

25,000 21,250 85%

25,500 21,500 84%

26,100 23,000 88%

Capability-building Program No. of TVET trainers trained

189

100

125

135

140

Source of data: TESDA XII

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TABLE 8.11 HIGHER EDUCATION TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS 2010

Baseline 2013 2014 2015 2016

No. of graduates across disciplines 11,342

Higher Education Faculty with: Master’s Degree Doctorate Degree

1,149* 188*

1,313 338

1,500 400

1,700 450

1,800 500

No. of scholarship slots 171

Passing Percentage in Licensure Examinations across all disciplines

50%

60%

75%

80%

* Data available is 2012

Source of data: CHEDRO XII

D. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services

For the remaining period, the social protection sector shall endeavor to achieve the targets indicated in the

Table below.

TABLE 8.12 SOCIAL PROTECTION TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATORS 2013 2014 2015 2016

No. of poor households covered by CCT (4 Ps) 186,014 195,512 169,072 70,161

No. of barangays with KALAHI-CIDSS projects 133 36

No. of women in especially difficult circumstances assisted

200

240

260

320

No. of IP beneficiaries provided with emergency assistance in crisis situation

No. of IP school children provided with scholarships

No. of children in hazardous work assisted 204 225 248 273

No. of children in need of special protection assisted

720 860 990 1,190

No. of poor senior citizens covered by social pension

8,105 9,770 11,760 14,080

No. of PWDs assisted 120 144 170 200

No. of Day Care Children served (Feeding Program)

92,654 111,200 134,900 148,400

No. of jobseekers placed in local employment 42,000 52,698 57,968 63,468

Total no. of OFWs documented

Sources of data: DSWD XII; NCIP XII; DOLE XII

E. Adequate and Safe Housing

Housing targets are covered under the social infrastructure section of Chapter 5.

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CHAPTER 9

PEACE AND SECURITY

I. Assessment

For the period 2010 to 2012, SOCCSKSARGEN has been generally peaceful with the efforts of the various

government law enforcement agencies focused on maintaining stable peace and order condition in different

localities of Region XII. At the forefront of these initiatives during the past three (3) years was the

primordial responsibility given to the police of strictly implementing programs geared toward crime

prevention activities.

The military units operating in the region were also mobilized to partner with the civilian law enforcement

agencies to secure the general population and vital installations, and at the same time, counter the threats

posed by lawless groups that seek to wreak havoc and fear among the people. The active participation and

vigilance of the citizenry remained as an integral and vital component of achieving, in general, a sustained

peace, development and security situation in Region XII within the period under review.

Despite the headways achieved in the security front, however, the region is still threatened by sporadic

criminal and terrorist-related activities such as gun-for-hire (shootings), kidnap for ransom, bombings and

armed conflicts. The continuation or proliferation of these incidents could undermine the recent positive

economic performance of SOCCSKSARGEN as reflected in the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP)

and adversely impact the development thrust of establishing an investment-friendly climate in Region XII.

A. Improved Peace and Order

1. Crime prevention

According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), heightened police visibility is an effective deterrent to

crime. The strategy of Police Regional Office (PRO) XII through its different Provincial/City Police

Offices and Municipal Police Stations is the deployment of police elements in locations such as terminals,

churches, malls, public markets, parks and festivals which are frequented by people to hinder and prevent

the commission of crimes that result to massive injuries and casualties.

Police visibility has been crucial in the reduction of crime volume in risky and critical areas. The

government troops from the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps who were assigned in Task

Forces/Groups have aided and were also instrumental in curbing the deterioration of peace and order in the

urban centers of the region. The establishment of police and military checkpoints likewise provides

opportunities to thwart potential instigation of crimes or apprehend personalities that violate existing laws

among others carrying of unlicensed firearms, driving without license or driving vehicles which are

unregistered or have expired registration.

The volume of crime in four (4) of the six (6) provincial/city police office have reduced from 2011 to 2012.

Very significant reduction of crime volume were registered in the Provinces of Sarangani (-35.56%), South

Cotabato (-31.27%) and Sultan Kudarat (-30.36%). For the entire Region XII, crime volume dropped by -

22.58 percent. However, crime incidents increased in Cotabato Province (6.22%) and Cotabato City

(13.88%) during the first two years of the plan period. There was also improvement in the regional crime

solution efficiency from 39.30 percent in 2011 to 40.88 percent in 2012. Sarangani had the highest solution

efficiency among the six (6) police offices at 59.21 percent and South Cotabato the lowest solution

efficiency at 24.72 percent. Table 9.1 show the comparative crime solution efficiency of each police office

in SOCCSKSARGEN for 2011 and 2012.

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TABLE 9.1 CRIME SOLUTION EFFICIENCY, BY PROVINCIAL/CITY POLICE OFFICE, 2011-2012

POLICE OFFICE

2012 2011 % GROWTH (CRIME

VOLUME) CRIME

VOLUME CRIME

SOLVED

CRIME SOLUTION

EFFICIENCY (%)

CRIME VOLUME

CRIME SOLVED

CRIME SOLUTION

EFFICIENCY (%)

Cotabato Provincial Police Office (CCPO)

1,521 773 50.82 1,432 606 42.32 6.22

Sarangani Provincial Police Office (SPPO)

1,069 633 59.21 1,659 869 52.38 (35.56)

Sultan Kudarat Provincial Police Office (SKPPO)

1,218 673 55.25 1,749 644 36.82 (30.36)

South Cotabato Provincial Police Office (SCPPO)

2,350 581 24.72 3,419 1,106 32.35 (31.27)

Cotabato City Police Office (CCPO)

402 200 49.75 353 144 40.79 13.88

General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO)

844 345 40.88 975 399 40.92 (13.44)

Total 7,422 3,205 43.18 9,587 3,768 39.30 (22.58)

Source of data: PRO XII

For the period under review, PRO XII has also employed the Force Multiplier System to augment the

inadequate number of law enforcers in the region. The Force Multiplier System (FMS) taps the assistance

of private security personnel such as the security guards of business and banking establishments to monitor

the vicinity of their jurisdiction and immediately report to the PNP any suspicious activities that are

observed. The FMS also utilizes the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT) or “barangay tanods”

for proactive crime prevention activities at the grassroots level. The FMS has helped the PNP address its

lack of personnel because Section 27 of Republic Act (RA) 6975 or the Department of the Interior and

Local Government Act of 1990 prescribes that the ideal police to population ratio is 1 policeman to every

500 inhabitants. At the start of the planning period, the police to population ratio in SOCCSKSARGEN

was recorded at 1:973 and to comply with the provision of RA 6975 on the ideal proportion, PRO XII

proposed the intensification of police recruitment or increased the quota for Region XII. But as of July

2013, police to population ratio in SOCCSKSARGEN is more than double of the ideal proportion at

1:1,157 which is 489 police officers short of the 2013 target of 1:668. The area which is nearest to the ideal

ratio is SKPPO at 1:883 while CPPO is farthest from the ideal ratio at 1:1,438. Table 9.2 show the existing

ratio of police to population as compared to the target set from 2010 to July 2013 per Provincial and City

Police Office.

TABLE 9.2 POLICE TO POPULATION RATIO, BY PROVINCIAL/CITY POLICE OFFICE, 2010-2013

POLICE OFFICE

2010 2011 2012 2013 (JULY)

Target Accomp. Target Accomp. Target Accomp. Target Accomp.

CCPO No data

per area

police office

1:1,554 No data per

area police office

1:1,469 No data

per area

police office

1:1,374 No data

per area

police office

1:1,438

SPPO 1:1,252 1:1,185 1:1,077 1:1,129

SCPPO 1:1,263 1:1,129 1:1,027 1:1,075

SKPPO 1:937 1:868 1:847 1:883

CCPO 1:963 1:974 1:963 1:960

GSCPO 1:1,433 1:1,374 1:1,289 1:1,315

REGION 1:852 1:973 1:780 1:1,183 1:721 1:1,183 1:668 1:1,157

Source of data: PRO XII

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Inorder to effectively carry-out its mission which is: To Serve and Protect, PRO XII also targeted the

construction of critical infrastructure projects such as the South Cotabato Provincial Police Office (SCPPO)

and nine (9) municipal police stations from 2010 to 2012. The SCPPO was not constructed but as of 30

August 2013, PRO XII has discussed this matter with the Provincial Government. Six out of the nine

municipal police stations which were targeted for construction from 2010 to 2012 have been completed.

This translates to 66.67 percent accomplishment and the Municipalities of Alamada, Banisilan, Magpet and

Tulunan in Cotabato Province, as well as, the Municipalities of T’boli and Tupi in South Cotabato have

new municipal police station. Table 9.3 shows the critical infrastructure of PRO 12 from 2010-2012.

TABLE 9.3 PRO 12 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, 2010-2012

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

PROJECT 2010 2011 2012

Construction of South Cotabato Provincial Police Office

TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP.

- - 1 0 - -

Construction / Completion of City / Municipal Police Stations

2 2 (Tulunan; Magpet)

5 2 (Tupi; T’boli)

2 2 (Alamada; Banisilan)

Source of data: PRO XII

From 2010 to 2012, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) XII has institutionalized crime

prevention advocacy activities across the region. Throughout the planning period, the development and

management of various crime prevention programs centered on the support and involvement of every

citizen in promoting public awareness and empowering the people against crime victimization. Every first

week of September of each year, NAPOLCOM spearheaded the celebration of the National Crime

Prevention Week (NCPW). The annual NCPW commemoration was aimed at drawing out the active

participation and involvement of the community in the anti-criminality campaign of the government. While

in the past, all sectors of society were enjoined to heighten the attention of crime prevention, recent NCPW

celebration emphasized on students because of the youth’s vulnerability to fall as victims to violence and

disorders in schools. Such crimes included fraternity hazing, gang and fraternity wars, sexual assaults,

bullying, robbery hold-up, cellphone snatching and drug abuse. A total of 385 crime prevention activities

were conducted from 2010 to 2012 which is 63.37 percent higher than the 3-year target of 244 activities.

Table 9.4 show the accomplishments in terms of the number of activities conducted for the development

and management of crime prevention and deterrence program.

TABLE 9.4 NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CRIME PREVENTION AND

DETERRENCE PROGRAM, REGIONWIDE, 2010-2012

INDICATOR 2010 2011 2012 %

Accomp. TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP.

Number of Activities for the Development and Management of Crime Prevention and Deterrence Program

56

68

94

137

94

180

385 /

63.37%

Source of data: NAPOLCOM XII

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2. Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign

The campaign against illegal drugs use and trade in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region remained to be

anchored on Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Increased awareness on the

adverse effects of illegal drugs use was promoted through numerous anti-drug symposium facilitated by the

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XII. A total of 3,324 anti-drug awareness activities were

conducted from 2010 to 2012. In terms of busting the proliferation of the prohibited substances, there were

237 operations effected for this purpose. As a consequence, 247 persons were apprehended or arrested for

pushing or trading illegal drugs. Among the contributing factors that were cited for the achievements were:

a) active participation of stakeholders; b) community involvement and commitment at the grassroots level;

c) effective coordination with other government law enforcement agencies; and, d) support of the Anti-

Drug Abuse Councils in General Santos City and the Provinces of Sarangani and South Cotabato.

However, the establishment of Regional Drug Rehabilitation Center and the Social Drug Education Center

were not realized during the period under review. Table 9.5 show accomplishments on anti-illegal drugs

operations implemented in Region XII from 2010-2012.

TABLE 9.5 ACCOMPLISHMENT ON ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS PROGRAMS, REGION XII, 2010-2012

ACTIVITY 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ACTIVITIES ACCOMP. ACCOMP. ACCOMP.

Number of Anti-Drug Awareness Campaigns

1,480 1,088 756 3,324

Number of Operations Conducted for the Prevention or Proliferation and Trade of Illegal Drugs

84 81 72 237

Number of Persons Arrested for Pushing of Illegal Drugs

86 80 81 247

Source of data: PDEA XII

3. Internal Security

During the plan period, the existence of Task Forces and Task Group were continued which have the

focused responsibility of prioritizing the internal security of major urban centers such as: Cotabato,

Kidapawan, Tacurong, General Santos and Isulan. Aside from the requirements provided by the Armed

Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and PNP, the local government units (LGUs) have provided their

counterpart logistical support for the Task Forces/Groups to enhance their capability and fulfill the

mandates, tasks and responsibilities. These Task Forces/Groups which are comprised of Philippine Army

and Philippine Marine troops and PNP Special Action Force have complemented the functions of the local

police forces in securing the population and maintaining peace and security in respective Areas of

Responsibility (AOR). Table 9.6 show the distribution of different task forces/groups in the region aimed at

achieving a strengthened security, stability and peace in these urban areas and served as anti/counter-

terrorism units.

TABLE 9.6 DISTRIBUTION OF TASK FORCES/GROUPS, BY URBAN AREA, 2010-2013

NAME AREA OF

RESPONSIBILITY COMPOSITE UNITS

Joint Task Force Kutawato Cotabato City Marine Battalion Landing Team ( MBLT) 2 - Philippine Marine Corps; PNP Special Action Force (SAF)

Joint Task Force GenSan General Santos City 1002nd

Brigade – Philippine Army

Source of data: 6th

Infantry Division, Philippine Army; 1002nd

Brigade, Philippine Army; 2nd

Marine

Brigade; Philippine National Police

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TABLE 9.6 DISTRIBUTION OF TASK FORCES/GROUPS, BY URBAN AREA, 2010-2013 (CONT’D)

NAME AREA OF

RESPONSIBILITY COMPOSITE UNITS

Joint Task Force Talakudong

Tacurong City 601st Brigade – Philippine Army

Task Force North Cotabato

Kidapawan City 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, 1002

nd

Brigade – Philippine Army; 57th

Infantry Battalion– Philippine Army, EOD Team

Task Force Isulan Isulan, Sultan Kudarat 46th Infantry Battalion – Philippine

Army

Source of data: 6th

Infantry Division, Philippine Army; 1002nd

Brigade, Philippine Army; 2nd

Marine

Brigade; Philippine National Police

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) through the Philippine Army (PA) units deployed in the

SOCCSKSARGEN has strengthened and intensified the implementation of the Internal Peace and Security

Plan (IPSP), 2011-2016. The AFP IPSP, which is also known as “Bayanihan” gives equal emphasis on the

combat and non-combat dimensions of military operations, and at the same time, focuses on winning the

peace instead of defeating the enemies of the state. The 6th

Infantry (Kampilan) Division has the Provinces

of Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato City as its areas of responsibility while the 1002nd

(Bagwis)

Brigade is responsible for General Santos City and the Provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani. The

coastal municipalities of Sultan Kudarat namely Lebak, Kalamansig and Palimbang are under the AOR of

2nd

Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. These AFP units have attained or surpassed all targets

relative to activities of the IPSP Bayanihan for the period 2010-2012.

A total of 212,968 activities were conducted which is 434.03 percent accomplishment or 163,360 activities

more than the 3-year target of 49,068. These operations were made up of intensified law enforcement

operations against auxiliary threat groups and disaster relief/rescue operations in the AOR. In promoting

Culture of Peace (COP) and adherence to the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and

International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL), the AFP attained a 266.67 percent accomplishment or

conducted an aggregate of 80 orientation/trainings/capability building activities on COP and human rights

for its security sector personnel. A total of ten (10) Human Rights Offices were established which is 100

percent accomplishment for the target set. The creation of Human Rights Office at the battalion level was

in compliance with the government’s policy to exercise full respect for human rights by AFP elements.

Table 9.7 is the summary of the implementation of IPSP Bayanihan for the period 2010-2012.

TABLE 9.7 IMPLELEMENTATION OF IPSP BAYAHIHAN, REGION XII, 2010- 2012

ACTIVITY

2010 2011 2012 TOTAL ACTIVITIES

/ % ACCOMP.

TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP.

Number of Operations Conducted in Relation to AFP IPSP Bayanihan

16,356 56,326 16,356 65,870 16,356 90,772 212,968 / 434.03%

Source of data: 6th

Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army; 1002nd

(Bagwis) Brigade, Philippine

Army

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TABLE 9.7 IMPLELEMENTATION OF IPSP BAYAHIHAN, REGION XII, 2010- 2012 (CONT’D)

ACTIVITY 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ACTIVITIES/ %

ACCOMPLISHMENT TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENT TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENT TARGET ACCOMPLISHMENT

Number of Peace and Human Rights Training / Education for Security Sector Personnel Initiated

8 25 10 18 12 37 80 /

266.67%

Number of Human Rights Offices Established / Created in the Various Units

5 5 - - 5 5 10 / 100%

Source of data: 6th

Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army; 1002nd

(Bagwis) Brigade,

Philippine Army

B. Improved Public Safety

Fire prevention measures were accelerated to ensure safety of the citizenry from all forms of destructive fire

incidents. From 2011-2012, fire emergency drills and exercise, orientation, lecture and symposium on fire

safety were continually facilitated by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) XII. To ensure that the well-

being of the populace from fire hazards was appropriately addressed at the local level, the establishment

and rehabilitation of municipal fire stations were hastened. The presence of firefighters certified that

appropriate inspections were made on buildings and establishments conformed to fire safety

assessment/evaluation.

In the past two years, a total of 12 fire stations and offices were rehabilitated which was four (4) more than

the target set at eight (8) fire stations. The rehabilitated fire stations were located in T’boli, Banga,

Tantangan, Polomolok, Esperanza, Lambayong, Alamada, Kabacan, Tulunan, Alabel, Tacurong and

General Santos. Moreover, 12 fire trucks were repaired which was six (6) more than proposed pegged at

six (6) fire fighting vehicle from 2011 to 2012. These fire trucks were assigned to the fire stations in the

cities of General Santos, Cotabato, Koronadal, Kidapawan and in the municipalities of Kabacan, Antipas,

Pikit, Midsayap, Pigcawayan and Norala. Table 9.8 show the accomplishments made for fire prevention

and suppression from 2011 to 2012.

TABLE 9.8 FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS,

REGION XII, 2011- 2012

ACTIVITY 2011 2012 TOTAL NUMBER /

% ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP. TARGET ACCOMP.

Establishment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Fire Stations

4 8 4 4 12 / 150.00 %

Repair and Rehabilitation of Fire Trucks

3 6 3 6 12 / 200.00 %

Source of data: BFP XII

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C. Sustained peace and development

The peace strategy adopted in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region during the previous three (3) years was

anchored on the PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan) Program which was spearheaded by the

Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). However, the implementation of the

PAMANA Project on the ground was executed in partnership with different national/regional line agencies,

local government units, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) and the Armed Forces of the

Philippines (AFP). PAMANA Program was intended to promote peaceful and prosperous communities as a

complementary track to the primary task of ending armed conflict and achieving peace through a negotiated

political settlement. It empowered communities to pursue peace through economic integration, improved

delivery of basic services and instituted a more transparent and responsive governance to strengthen

community resilience amidst armed conflict. Under PAMANA Pillar 2, the Department of Social Welfare

and Development (DSWD) was tapped because its projects are widely recognized to demonstrate

considerable amount of success from the last seven years of operations in reducing poverty through

community driven development (CDD) strategy. Pillar 2 refers to micro-level interventions which promoted

the convergent delivery of services and goods on households and communities. In 2012, OPAPP also

closely coordinated with the Provincial Government of Cotabato and the Municipal Governments of

Midsayap, Banisilan, Alamada, M’lang, Tulunan, Kabacan and Carmen to implement various livelihood,

agriculture, forestry and infrastructure projects. A total of five (5) projects worth PhP20.25 Million were

implemented during the period under review. Table 9.9 shows the PAMANA Program accomplishments,

location and from 2010-2012.

TABLE 9.9 PAMANA PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN REGION XII, 2012

NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION PROJECT COST

(‘000 PhP)

A. Fisheries Project

Pangasius Production Project Midsayap, Cotabato Province 1,510.00

B. Road and other Infrastructure

Rehabilitation of Tumbao-Camalig Road

Banisilan, Cotabato Province 5,000.00

C. Livelihood

DENR-Rain Reforestation Project Sitio Maracabac, Barangay Guiling, Alamada, Cotabato Province

2,260.00

D. Other Project

DENR –Land Delineation Project M’lang, Tulunan and Kabacan, Cotabato Province

5,280.00

Construction of Agri-Storage-Corn Mill and Re-roofing of Existing Mechanical Dryer Including Electrification

Barangay Liliongan, Carmen, Cotabato Province

6,200.00

TOTAL: 20,250.00

Source: OPAPP

In promoting the Culture of Peace (COP) advocacy, a total of 44 Culture of Peace (COP) trainings

conducted initiated by the 1002nd

Bagwis Brigade for the military units under its control namely: 27th

, 73rd

,

57th

Infantry Battalions, Joint Task Force Gensan and 512th Engineering Construction Battalion. For its

part, the 6th

Infantry (Kampilan) Division have strongly advocated for the primacy of the peace process

between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) by

displaying tarpaulin/streamers along the national highway throughout the region. Kampilan Division has

likewise sustained its project of distributing of Pins for Peace among the different stakeholders in its AOR.

In October 2012, a breakthrough in the peace process was achieved with the signing of the Framework

Agreement on Bangsamoro (FAB) between the GPH and MILF. The Annex on Transitional Arrangements

and Modalities was signed on 28 February 2013; the Annex on Revenue Generation and Wealth Sharing

was signed on 13 July 2013; the Annex on Power Sharing was signed on 8 December 2013; and Annex on

Normalization was signed on 25 January 2014.

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II. Development Challenges

Among the development challenges that have been identified are the incidents of armed confrontation,

violence and atrocities that are perpetrated by lawless armed groups that are not supportive of the ongoing

peace negotiations. The state of security of the people, particularly those residing in conflict-affected and

hazard prone areas remains as a formidable undertaking that should be surmounted in the next three years.

It is critical that such constraints to the achievement of sustained peace and sustainable protection in the

SOCCSKSARGEN must be overcome and hurdled. Specifically, the following development challenges

should be address to ensure that harmony and tranquility, as well as safety and protection of the people

could be attained in the remaining years of the planning period:

A. Slow-paced rehabilitation and development of conflict-affected areas

Insufficient/inadequate government service in far-flung and conflict-affected communities.

Convergence of government development efforts in conflict-affected areas.

Lack of mechanism to monitor peace and development initiatives in Region XII.

B. Vulnerability to security threats

Sporadic encounters in some areas between armed groups that trigger evacuation and dislocation

of civilians.

Potential threat posed by terrorist groups particularly in the urban areas.

Need to strengthen the capability of the security sector agencies to address vulnerable areas.

C. Incidence of criminal activities

Harassments and extortion committed by lawless and threat groups that affect business and

investments.

Inadequate facilities to efficiently and effectively the mandate of law enforcement agencies.

Proliferation of illegal drugs.

Emerging security concerns such as cybercrime.

D. Inadequate capability for ensuring public safety

Lack of well-equipped fire stations.

Increasing risks brought by natural and man-made disasters.

III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes

From 2013 to 2016, SOCCSKSARGEN Region shall support the over-all thrust of the National

Government of winning the peace through a successful conclusion of ongoing peace processes. The peace

program of the region shall continue to be anchored on the PAMANA “Payapa at MasaganangPamayanan”

Program. The Development Councils and Peace and Order Councils at all levels shall serve as mechanisms

to draw broad support, increase the awareness of stakeholders about the gains of just peace. In terms of

establishing a secured environment to ensure public safety, various forms of interventions must be

accelerated from 2013 to 2016 to attain the desired state of security for the people. The specific strategies

that would hasten the transformation of conflict-affected areas and secure the people are the following:

A. Accelerate development in conflict-affected areas

Strengthening and expansion of the PAMANA “Payapa at MasaganangPamayanan” Program

Promotion of convergence mechanism of government development efforts in conflict-affected

areas through Poverty Reduction Action Teams (PRAT) at the regional and local levels. The

Local PRATs are enjoined to provide focused attention to conflict-affected areas

Address the needs internally displaced persons (IDPs) especially elderly, women and children

in armed conflict situations

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B. Reduce vulnerability to security threats

1. Peace and conflict resolution mechanisms

Ensure regularity in the convening of Peace and Order Councils at all levels to ensure it remains as

an effective apparatus for pro-active policy-making on security-related issues in the

SOCCSKSARGEN.

Strengthen the Peace and Order Councils at all levels, the Ceasefire Committee on the Cessation of

Hostilities (CCCH), the Ad-hoc Joint Advisory Group (AHJAG) to GPH and MILF Peace Panels

to avert escalation of armed conflict.

Sustain the utilization of the Council of Elders as a traditional system in conflict resolution

2. Pro-active peace and order interventions

Improvement in both crime solution and crime clearance efficiency index.

Procurement of High Definition Closed Circuit Television (HD-CCTV) for installation in strategic

locations specifically in crime-prone and accident-prone areas.

Enactment of ordinances that require business establishments to install High Definition Closed

Circuit Television (HD-CCTV) in their immediate premises as a requisite in renewal of business

permits/licenses.

Adoption of a reward system for the immediate apprehension of high-profile criminals.

Intensify security for vital and high value installations and facilities such as power transmission

towers, bridges, cellular mobile telephone system (CMTS) sites.

Efficient and effective utilization of Peace and Order Funds.

TABLE 9.10 CRIME SOLUTION AND CRIME CLEARANCE EFFICIENCY

TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATOR 2012

ACTUAL 2013 2014 2015 2016

Crime Solution Efficiency (%) 43.18 44.41 46.41 48.41 50.41

Crime Clearance Efficiency

Improved (%)

61.55 64.43 66.43 68.43 70.43

Source of data: PRO XII

3. Community/street-level crime prevention activities

Continue operationalization of Force Multiplier System (FMS) to aid the regular law enforcement

units to increase vigilance and monitoring of crimes.

Intensify police patrol especially from evening until dawn.

Sustain the mobilization of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT) for community-level

crime prevention.

Enjoin LGUs to implement street lighting program particularly in crime-prone areas.

Tap community-level interfaith groups for pro-active crime prevention activities.

TABLE 9.11 CRIME PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM TARGETS,

2013-2016

INDICATOR 2013 2014 2015 2016

NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES

Development and Management of Crime

Prevention and Deterrence Program

94 104 114 116

Source of data: NAPOLCOM XII

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4. Campaign against other forms of criminalities

Conduct of high-impact operations against high-value targets to drastically address proliferation of

illegal drugs.

Strict enforcement of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Intensify information dissemination campaign on drug abuse specifically for students and out-of-

school youth.

Enjoin City, Municipal and Barangay LGUs to implement sports development program and value

formation activities for the youth.

Continue activities to address non-index crimes (e.g. proliferation of loose firearms, human

trafficking cattle rustling, cybercrime).

TABLE 9.12 TARGETS FOR CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS,

2013-2016

INDICATOR 2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of Anti-Illegal Drug Trafficking and

Drug Abuse Awareness Campaigns

800 800 800 800

Source of data: PDEA XII

C. Acquire manpower, logistical and capacity building requirements of

security sector

Ensure compliance with RA 6975 in attaining the 1:500 police to population ratio

Support the upgrading and modernization of the equipment and facilities of the AFP and PNP in

Region XII

Establishment of Human Rights Offices at every Philippine Army Infantry Battalion especially the

units under the 6th

Infantry (Kampilan) Division.

TABLE 9.13 POLICE TO POPULATION RATIO TARGETS, 2013-2016 INDICATOR 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Police to Population Ratio 1:766 1:795 (as

of Sept

2013)

1:795 and below as the exact ratio cannot

be determined as it is dependent on the

strength of PNP personnel

Source of data: PRO XII

TABLE 9.14 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TARGET OF THE PNP, 2013-2016

INDICATOR 2013 2014 2015 2016

Construction of South Cotabato Provincial

Police Office (SCPPO)

1

Construction or Completion of City /

Municipal Police Stations

4 6 6 8

Source of data: PRO XII

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TABLE 9.15 TARGETS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AFP IPSP

BAYANIHAN AND ESTABLISHMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICES AT

BATTALION LEVEL, 2013-2016

INDICATOR 2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of Operations Conducted in

Relation to AFP IPSP Bayanihan

16,356*

16,356* 16,356* 16,356*

Number of Peace and Human Rights

Training / Education for Security Sector

Personnel Initiated

8 10 12 14

Establishment of Human Rights Office

for Infantry Battalions under the 6th

ID

2 4 4 6

Source of data: 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army; 1002nd (Bagwis) Brigade, Philippine Army

*Aggregate total for 6th ID and 1002nd BDE

D. Ensure public safety

Ensure compliance with RA 6975 in attaining the ideal 1:2,000 fireman to population ratio.

Guarantee that response time to fire incidents within the seven (7) minute prescribed period.

Upgrade Emergency Medical Service (EMS) capability of concerned entities.

Capability building for Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils (DRRMCs) in emergency

response and rescue operations.

Strengthen collaboration and partnership of LGU-volunteer organizations on disaster response.

TABLE 9.16 FIREFIGHTER TO POPULATION RATIO TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATOR 2013 2014 2015 2016

Firefighter to Population Ratio 1:6,254 1:5,500 1:4,500 1:2,500

Source of data: BFP XII

TABLE 9.17 FIRE PREVENTION, SUPPRESSION AND EMERGENCY

MEDICAL SERVICE TARGETS, 2013-2016

INDICATOR 2013 2014 2015 2016

Establishment of Fire Stations 2 2 3 2

Repair / Rehabilitation of Fire Stations 2 3 3 8

Repair / Rehabilitation of Fire Trucks 3 3 3 3

Provision of Ambulance for the Four (4) Provincial

Fire Offices and Five (5) City Fire Offices

9 9 9

Provision of Emergency Medical and Rescue

Equipment for Five (5) City Fire Offices

5 5 5

Provision of Rescue Tools for Municipal Fire

Stations

36 36 36

Source of data: BFP XII

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CHAPTER 10

CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION

OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

The region continues to work for higher productivity to sustain its comparative advantages and

competitiveness in the long run. However, the drive for higher production levels can impact on the

environment and the community where economic activities are, can compromise the sustainability of the

future generation. Ignoring the environmental issues in our pursuit for economic growth can only lead to

more deprivation since economic activities cannot flourish in an environment that is continually degraded

or where poverty is so widespread.

I. Assessment

A. Rehabilitation, Protection and Conservation of Ecosystem

The region has a timberland area of about 1,138,782 hectares. In 2003, its denuded area was estimated at

781,277 hectares which left an area of 357,505 hectares or about 31% with forest cover. The forest cover,

however, increased to 370,372 hectares in 2010 with the implementation of the National Greening Program

(NGP). About 18,839 hectares were planted with trees under the NGP in 2010 to 2012. The denuded area in

2012 was thus reduced to 752,164 hectares. However, the increase in the region forest cover to 34% in 2012

was only 3 percentage points increase from the 2003 level. This is not largely substantial compared to what

the region needs to address flooding, erosion/landslide and siltation of its water bodies.

If no interventions are put in place to reverse the state of the environment, perennial problems on erosion of

the uplands and sedimentation of water bodies will continue and subsequently cause other disasters, such as

flooding in settlements and production areas. While new reforestation is being undertaken every year, the

forest plantations completed in the previous years are regularly maintained.

Among the accomplishment of the forest sector in 2010 to 2012 were the following:

developed 500 hectares agro-forestry

maintained 732 hectares agro forestry farms with survival rate of 95%

planted 1,910 hectares of upland forest

maintained 798 hectares and protected 1,165 hectares under the upland development program

protected/patrolled 30,547 hectares of untenured forestland

The region has thirty-two (32) Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committees (MFPCs) in 2012 that have

been working with the government and non-government bodies for the development, maintenance and

protection of the region’s forest. Under the current administration, agro-forest and upland development and

protection is under the NGP. A clonal nursery for the NGP was established in Amas, Kidapawan City.

For eco-tourism development, one (1) ecotourism plan was prepared in 2010, specifically for Lake Sebu,

South Cotabato and two (2) ecotourism sites were developed in 2012, one in Cotabato Province and the

other one in Sarangani Province.

The region is working for the declaration of four (4) protected areas in the region, the Mt. Matutum

Protected Landscape, Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, the Ligawasan Marsh Protected Area and the

Allah Valley Protected Landscape.

The management of the region’s coastal and marine resources were also undertaken in support to the

rehabilitation efforts of degraded forest and mangrove areas in the region. However, there is a need to push

for the establishment of more mangrove plantations in the remaining few areas not yet covered while

simultaneously maintaining those that were already established.

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TABLE 10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INDICATORS IN REGION XII

INDICATOR

2010 2011 2012

TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL

1. Agro-Forest development * Agro-forestry farms developed (ha.)

533 533

* Area maintained with survival rate of 95% (ha.)

732 732 - - - -

2. Upland Development Program

*Area reforested (ha.) 1,910 1,910 *Area maintained (ha.) 723 723 798 798

*Area protected (ha.) - - 1,165 1,165

3. Watershed Management

*Watershed areas planted - Riverbank Rehabilitation (ha.) - - 76 76 44 44

4. Eco-tourism development

* Ecotourism plan prepared 1 1

* Ecotourism site developed - - - - 2 2

5. Forest Protection * Untenured forestland patrolled / protected (ha.)

30,547 30,547 30,547 30,547 30,547 30,547

*Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committees (MFPCs) organized / strengthened

24 26 24 24 32 32

6. Management of Protected Area(PA)

* PAMB Strengthened (no.)

* meeting conducted(no.) 8 8 20 23 14 14 * PA managed / patrolled / protected 4 4 5 6 4 4

7. Coastal Management * Mangrove stands / plantations established / maintained

2,441

2,441

2,441

* Municipal Coastal Law Enforcement Teams (MCLET) organized

4

4

4

Source of data: DENR XII

Flooding, such as those brought about by typhoons was attributed to the siltation of major rivers in the

region, such as Ala, Mindanao and Tamontaka; the siltation of Ligawasan Marsh which functions as a

natural flood control; and, the accumulation of water hyacinths which congested the Mindanao River and

diverted the flow of upstream waters in the low-lying areas of Cotabato City, Sultan Kudarat and other

neighboring areas. Poor solid waste management and pollution of waterways have also contributed to

flooding in settlement areas.

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B. Improvement of the environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier

environment

Environmental laws to address concerns on poor air and water quality, as well as problems on solid wastes

are being implemented in the region. Potential sources of air pollution were monitored based on the

compliance of establishments to DENR’s emission standards. The region maintained three (3) ambient air

sampling stations. For the period 2010 to 2012, air quality level ranged from 48 to 73 microgram/normal

cubic meter, classified as in good quality level.

Efforts toward enhancing water quality in Sarangani Bay and Silway River have been initiated with the

designation of Sarangani Bay and Silway River as Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs). Around

11 water bodies in the region were regularly monitored by the concerned entity. Water quality is within the

standard level based on the results of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) monitoring in all stations of

different water bodies.

TABLE 10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INDICATORS IN REGION XII (CONT’D)

INDICATOR 2010 2011 2012

TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL TARGET ACTUAL

1. Air Quality Management

* Ambient air sampling stations maintained

3 3 3 3 3 3

* Air quality 48 to 73 g/Ncm- good quality level.

2. Water Quality Management * No. of water bodies classified / reclassified and monitored with good water quality

9

10-Monitored

10

10-Monitored

and 1 Classified

10

11-

Monitored and 1

Classified

* BOD levels Within standard level

3. Solid Waste Management

*Sanitary landfills established

1 3 1 1 serving 7 LGUs

1 4 SLFs maintained

4. Environment Management

*No. of ECCs issued 120 216 100 123 100 200

*Revenue generated related to ECC permit application, WDP and POA issuances (in PhP million

- ECC

3,130,701.22

3,943,440.58

869,950.00

-AIR

528,865.00

367,622.00

346,317.00

-WATER

3,366,958.76

3,201,523.16

2,665,135.29

5. WQMA Governing Board Maintained and Operationalized

2 2 2 2 2 2

Source of data: EMB XII

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Solid waste is one of the pressing problems being addressed with the implementation of the Ecological

Solid Waste Management Act. Under the law, LGUs are required to establish Sanitary Landfill (SLF),

Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and other forms of technology to manage solid waste. In 2010, two

(2) sanitary landfills (SLFs) were established in Polomolok and one (1) in Tacurong City. The Municipality

of Tupi, South Cotabato was disposing residuals to Polomolok SLF by virtue of a Memorandum of

Agreement (MOA). One (1) SLF was established in Surallah, South Cotabato in 2011 which is also serving

other five (5) neighboring municipalities, which are Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Sto. Niño and T’boli all in

South Cotabato. As of December 2012, five (5) LGUs had ongoing SLFs construction and six (6) with

completed SLFs design with ECC. Other LGUs were still utilizing the control dump facilities (CDF), open

dump (OD) and individual garbage pits.

The development of the mining industry was also supported by the region following the guiding principle of

“responsible mining through sustainable development.”

Consistent with this, the mining sector has a total production volume of 600,315.86 cu. m. of sand and

gravel in 2010, which increased to 1,595,908 cu. m. in 2012 or an increase of 165% for the two-year period.

Agricultural limestone is also identified as a valuable mineral resource of the region.

II. Development Challenges

A. Environmental Degradation

1.1 Slow rehabilitation of denuded forests and degraded wetlands.

The degradation of the environment was aggravated by the slow rehabilitation rate of denuded forests and

degraded wetland ecosystems, particularly Ligawasan Marsh, further raising the susceptibility of settlement

and production areas to flooding. While forest cover is only about 34% as indicated by the closed and open

canopy cover, minimal interventions relative to the areas needing immediate rehabilitation were undertaken.

The general trend of forestland utilization, particularly for activities, such as commercial monocrop

farming, road development, formation of settlements, continued harvesting and/or cutting of forest cover

has also resulted to widespread loss of biodiversity, erosion and sedimentation of water bodies.

If interventions remain inadequate to reverse the state of the region’s environment, erosion of the uplands

and sedimentation of water bodies will continue and subsequently cause disasters such as flooding in

settlements and production areas.

1.2 Poor compliance to environmental laws

A lot of environmental laws pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and

replenishment of the country's natural resources and biological diversity were implemented. Among these

were on land management, Environmental Education and Awareness Act of 2008 (RA 9512), Philippine

Environmental Impact Statement System (PD 1586), Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749), Clean Water Act

(RA 9275), Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste and Nuclear Control Act (RA 6969), and the Ecological

Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003), on mining, quarry and ore transport, forest protection, and the

like.

The implementation of RA 9512 is much needed for the promotion of environmental awareness through

environmental education which shall encompass environmental concepts and principles, environmental

laws, the state of international and local environment, local environmental best practices, the threats of

environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being, the responsibility of the citizenry to the

environment and the value of conservation, protection and rehabilitation of natural resources and the

environment.The DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DSWD, in coordination with the DENR, DOST and other

relevant agencies shall be responsible for implementing public education and awareness programs on

environmental protection and conservation.

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Despite massive education and awareness campaign on the aforementioned environmental laws, many were

still engaged in illegal activities. Among these were the illegal logging as evidenced by the apprehension of

illegal forest products and chainsaws. Illegal small-scale mining, quarry and ore transport were still

operational in the region and a lot of land cases were under investigation.

Pollution complaints and apprehension of vehicles under Bantay Usok/Tambutso campaign were evidences

of non-compliance to Clean Air Act. Also, some establishments were operating without Environmental

Compliance Certificates (ECCs) and some projects were implemented within the Environmentally Critical

Areas.

Even with the implementation of Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003), most of the local

government units have not yet established their facility or any mechanism to properly manage disposals of

solid waste. Out of the 50 LGUs (municipalities and cities) of the region, only 18% were served by sanitary

landfill facilities (SLF) and 10% were with control dump facilities (CDF). About 22% of the LGUs were

still using open dump (OD) facilities in their waste disposal. This includes LGUs with open dump

undergoing rehabilitation. Still 8% of the LGUs were still using individual garbage pits. However, about

10% of the LGUs have completed SLF construction and another 12% were with undergoing SLF

construction with ECC. These LGUs are expected to graduate from utilizing either CDF, OD or individual

garbage pits within the remaining years of the plan period.

III. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes

A. Natural resources conserved, protected and rehabilitated

Forest and watersheds protected/conserved and coastal marine resources managed

The environment sector shall take a proactive stance to provide a stable and predictable environment that

would enable communities and enterprises to carry out their production and consumption with minimum

risk and uncertainty. Protection land use shall be of high priority not only to National Integrated Protected

Areas (NIPAS) but also to Non-NIPAS areas such as coastal and freshwater wetlands, second growth forest

reserves, easements along waterways and shorelines, bird sanctuaries and ecotourism sites.

Intensive implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) shall be pursued by the sector, in close

coordination with LGUs and concerned regional line agencies, for a more efficient and effective

convergence of efforts and resources. To effect inclusive growth and address the challenges that confront

the sector, the following strategies shall be pursued during the plan period:

1. Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection of Ecosystems

a. Accelerate efforts on reforestation of denuded upland and wetland areas and sustain ecological

management;

Involvement/Participation of coastal LGUs in the rehabilitation/ establishment of marine

sanctuaries and mangrove nurseries in coastal areas;

Sustain the management and protection of NIPAS, environmentally critical areas and

strengthen the operation of PAMBs;

Strengthen existing alliances and formation of the new ones for the improvement of ecological

integrity;

Involve LGUs and other stakeholders including the tribal communities in the maintenance and

protection of NGP sites.

b. Strengthen existing structures such as the MFPCs on forest products monitoring, Inter-agency

Task Force on illegal logging, MCLET on coastal resources monitoring and Provincial/City

Mining Board on illegal mining activities;

c. Adopt the ridge-to-reef approach to biodiversity conservation;

d. Strengthen agro-forestry activities in agriculture-producing areas within CBFM, IFMA, SIFMA

and other tenured areas in classified timberland;

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e. Strengthen advocacy on forest protection laws and management geared towards increased

protection downstream and clean water, clean air and sufficient water supply;

f. Institutionalize the environment impact statement, environmental accounting and tree planting

activities along riparian zones;

g. Issue guidelines in the availment of Carbon Sink Trading at the regional/local levels;

h. Intensify advocacy at all levels on disaster risk management and encourage public participation in

the rehabilitation, conservation/protection and disaster mitigation measures especially in

environmentally challenging areas/ecosystems;

i. Continue the strong implementation of the National Greening Program and PD 1153

Urge the involvement/participation of LGUs and the community in the implementation of

NGP to cover nursery development up to tree growing.

Require industry players and all able citizens to plant trees in designated areas;

Encourage LGU to pass ordinance requiring tree planting as requirement in business permit,

certification, etc.

Provision of livelihood activitiesto charcoal producer in a form of seedling production, tree

planting and tree growing to avoid destructive cutting of trees for charcoal.

i. Encourage public-private sector collaboration in the development and management of forestlands

and potential eco-tourism sites;

j. Intensify the existing initiatives particularly the dredging of rivers and riverbank stabilization;

k. Undertake continuous maintenance and protection of established mangrove areas;

l. Pursue the creation/strengthening of River Management Council for MRB and Buayan Malungon;

m. Implement structural and non-structural flood control measures; and

n. Pursue the declaration of the following as Protected Area under NIPAS (RA 7586): the Mt.

Matutum Protected Landscape; Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape; the Ligawasan Marsh Protected

Area and the Allah Valley Protected Landscape.

Below are the targeted indicators for the conservation and protection of forests and watershed and the

management of coastal marine resources, to wit:

TABLE 10.3 TARGETS FOR SELECTED INDICATORS OF THE ENVIRONMENT SECTOR IN REGION XII

STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS/ INDICATORS

2012 2013 2014 2015

2016

1. National Greening Program (ha.)

Timberland Area (ha.) 1,138,782

Area Planted (ha.) 10,731 22,732 15,934 15,925 18,075

Forest cover (%) 34 36 37 39 40

2. Eco-tourism Management

Ecotourism plan prepared (no.) 1 4 5 5

Ecotourism Site developed / Implementation of Eco-tourism Management Plan (no.)

2 3 5 5

3. Forest Protection

Untenured forestland patrolled/protected (ha.)

30,547 30,547 30,547 30,547 30,547

Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committees (MFPCs) organized/ strengthened (no.)

32 5 5 5 5

Source of data: DENR XII

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TABLE 10.3 TARGETS FOR SELECTED INDICATORS OF THE ENVIRONMENT SECTOR IN REGION XII (CONT’D)

STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS/ INDICATORS

2012 2013 2014 2015

2016

4. Management of Protected Area (PA)

PAMB Strengthened (no.) 5 5 5 5

PA managed (no.) 4 5 5 5 5

5. Coastal Management

Mangrove stands/plantations established/maintained (has.)

673 673 2,441 2,441

Municipal Coastal Law Enforcement Teams organized (MCLET) (no.)

6 6 6 6

Source of data: DENR XII

B. Environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier environment improved

To address the problems confronting the environment, it is not only important that environmental laws are

passed. Equally important would be the enforcement of such laws. Structural mechanisms to this effect will

be put in place for the reduction of air pollution, especially in the major urban centers of the region,

reduction of water pollution especially in major water bodies, reduction of waste disposal and improvement

of waste disposal system.. The following strategies will be pursued:

a) Continue the monitoring of the water and air quality in the region

b) Implement the total log ban on remaining old growth forest and compliance with all other

environmental laws and policies;

c) Undertake the regulation of established settlements by providing buffer and protection zones to

environmentally critical areas; and,

d) Pursue the strict implementation of the RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and

RA 9512 (Environmental Education and Awareness Act of 2008 ) to promote value formation of

the people on waste management and the care of the environment as a whole;

The region shall maintain the three ambient air sampling stations to monitor the total suspended particles

(TSP) level. This would be complemented by the full operationalization of the anti-smoke belching units

organized in the region to ensure the good air quality level in the area.

Sampling stations in the major water bodies shall be maintained to monitor the biochemical oxygen demand

(BOD) level. Clean up drive in the rivers and coastal areas shall be pursued, as well as, the proper waste

disposal activities to be done in partnership with the local government unit, non-government organizations,

government agencies and the community themselves.

Any project that poses a potential environmental risk or a significant impact to the environment shall be

required to secure Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) to ensure that they will not cause any

significant negative impact region’s environment.

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TABLE 10.4 TARGETS FOR SELECTED INDICATORS OF THE ENVIRONMENT SECTOR IN REGION XII

STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS/ INDICATORS 2012 2013 2014 2015

2016

1. Air Quality Management

Ambient air sampling stations maintained (no.) 3 3 3 3 3

Air quality (µg/Ncm) 48-55 (good)

Number of anti-smoke belching units organized/operationalized

1 1 1 1 1

2. Water Quality Management

Waterbodies classified and monitored (no.) 11 monitored

and 1 classified

9 monitore

d & 2 classified

9

9

9

BOD level Within standard

3. Solid Waste Management

Sanitary Landfills (SLF) established 1 1 1 1

LGUs served by SLF (no.) 10

Number of LGUs assisted in safe closure and rehabilitation of disposal facilities

2 2 2 2 2

Number of Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) provided with technical assistance

3 4 4 4 4

4. Environment Management

No. of ECCs issued 200 100 100 100 100

Percentage of ECC issued to total applicants 95% 95% 95% 95%

Revenue generated related to ECC permit application, WDP and POA Issuances (in PhP Million)

3

3

3

3

- ECC 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70

- Air 0.346 0.346 0.346 0.346 0.346

- Water 2.665 2.665 2.665 2.665 2.665

5. Metallic Mineral Production

Gold Ore (mt) 4,539.35

Copper (mt) 250

6. Non-Metallic Mineral Production

Coal

Sand and gravel (cm3) 1,595,908 999 1,049 1,101 1,157

Agricultural Limestone (MT) 3,078.141 3,061 3,214 3,374 3,543

Source of data: DENR XII, EMB XII

C. Improved adaptive capacities of human communities to natural disasters

The region is not spared of the possible occurrence of natural disasters considering its degraded

environmental condition as aforementioned in this chapter. The region is vulnerable to flooding for its

many low lying areas and rain-induced landslide for the uplands as identified in the hazard maps. It has also

active faults that made it prone to earthquake and tsunami. The region has two active and one potentially

active volcano, thus, making the region vulnerable to effect of volcanic eruption.

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As part of the mitigating strategies, local government units and the community themselves should enhance

their capacities in managing disasters. Among the strategies to be undertaken in the region in addition to

what has been discussed in Chapter 7 (Governance) are as follows:

1. Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaption (DRR/CCA) not only in

local development plans, as well as, in policies and programs that will be implemented in the

coming years. Communities need to be aware of the identified disaster prone areas and

correspondingly prepare action points to take in times of calamities;

2. Strengthening the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils (LDRRMC);

3. Capacity building for vulnerable communities to climate change and natural hazards;

4. Intensifying advocacy to increase awareness of the people to support environmentally-friendly

activities; and

5. Ensuring the availability of calamity funds at any time.

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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

1. Review, Approval and Adoption Process

The formulation of the Updated Regional Development Plan (RDP) of Region XII, 2013-2016 has

undergone a series of planning workshops and consultations with the various stakeholders, e.g, LGUs,

private sector groups/NGOs and, regional line agencies, among others. The final draft plan was subjected to

further review of the RDC XII Sectoral Committees that served as the Planning Committees before it was

finally approved and endorsed by the Council.

2. Phasing of the Plan

The Updated RDP, 2013-2016 contains strategic programs and projects are expected to address the

attainment of the region’s vision for 2016 and in support to the Social Contract of the President to the

Filipino people. The identified programs/projects/activities shall be targeted to be implemented within the

remaining years of the planning period.

3. Integration of Plan and Planning Processes

a. Horizontal Integration The implementation of the updated plan shall be built in the entire development planning and

implementation machinery and process, with the Regional Development Council (RDC) as the central

organizational structure spearheading this development process. This shall be pursued through the key

programs and projects, identified by the different regional line agencies, LGUs, SUCs and other

government instrumentalities and approved and endorsed by the RDC as priority programs and projects of

the region.

The development strategies contained in the Updated RDP shall be translated into specific programs and

projects which shall then be consolidated into Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP). The

RDIP shall likewise be the basis for the formulation of the Annual Investment Program (AIP) which serves

as reference in the annual review of budget proposals of line agencies, state universities and colleges and

the government owned and controlled corporations. In the Regional Results Matrix (RRM), outcome or

core indicators were identified in each strategic outcome that will serve as a basis in the monitoring of the

results of the implementation of different programs and projects. Results are expected to contribute to the

attainment of inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

b. Vertical Integration Policy issues/concerns with national and/or interregional implications contained in the Updated RDPs of all

regions, shall be integrated in the Updated PDP. At the sub-regional level, the Updated RDP shall serve as

the framework for the formulation or updating of the local development plans.

4. Financing of the Plan

The programs and projects identified in the RDIP are consistent with the mandates of the concerned

agencies. These identified programs and projects are included in the yearly budget proposals of the

agencies. Funds from ODA and other possible sources shall be also tapped, specifically for projects

needing huge budgetary requirements and have potential of generating revenues which could significantly

address the region’s development vision or possibly finance other high impact government projects with

considerable development benefits to the populace.

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5. Monitoring and Evaluation

The monitoring of plan implementation shall be done regularly. The Regional Results Matrix (RRM), a

companion document of the RDP, shall be used as reference in tracking the attainment of strategies and

targets contained in the plan. The Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (RPMES), on the

other hand, shall be used in monitoring programs and projects that shall be implemented within the plan

period. At the regional level, the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) spearheads the

monitoring of ODA and other development programs and projects. Each regional line agency shall monitor

and evaluate the implementation of their individual mandated programs and projects, particularly agencies

with environmental and ecology concerns from which issues may need immediate actions.

Under the system, the RPMC is chaired by NEDA with DBM, DILG, OP-PMS and private sector

representatives as members. At the local level, coordination for project monitoring will be undertaken by

the Provincial/City Monitoring Committee.

6. Plan Advocacy

To generate support for the implementation of the Updated RDP, 2013-2016, RDC XII shall spearhead the

conduct of advocacy activities during the plan period. The Information Coordinating Network (ICON 12),

was tapped by RDC XII as a partner in the advocacy for the PDP and the Soccsksargen Regional

Development Plan (RDP) through a Resolution No. 68, series of 2012. ICON 12 is composed of members

who are information officers coming from its member-agencies with Philippine Information Agency as the

Secretariat. Advocacy activities for the plan may be done through the conduct of forum and press

conferences, preparation of flyers/brochures that contain major information of the plan for distribution, and

agencies having regular radio/television programs may include information regarding the plan.

Figure 8.1

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DIRECTORY OF THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL XII, 2013-2016

OFFICIALS

REGIONAL LINE AGENCIES REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Chairperson

Co-Chairperson

ARTURO G. VALERO Vice-Chairperson

NOEL E. QUIRATMAN

Secretary

LGU- LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES:

EMMYLOU ‘LALA”J. TALIÑO- MENDOZA Governor, Province of Cotabato

STEVE C. SOLON

Governor, Province of Sarangani

DAISY P. AVANCE-FUENTES Governor, Province of South Cotabato

SUHARTO T. MANGUDADATU

Governor, Province of Sultan Kudarat

JAPAL J. GUIANI, JR. Mayor, City of Cotabato

RONNEL C. RIVERA

Mayor, City of General Santos

JOSEPH A. EVANGELISTA Mayor, City of Kidapawan

PETER B. MIGUEL

Mayor, City of Koronadal

LINA O. MONTILLA Mayor, City of Tacurong

MAYORS OF DESIGNATED PROVINCIAL CAPITALS:

DIOSDADO G. PALLASIGUE

Mayor, Municipality of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

CORAZON S. GRAFILO Mayor, Municipality of Alabel, Sarangani

AMALIA J. DATUKAN Regional Executive Director

Department of Agriculture (DA) XII

ALIKHAN B. MAROHOMBSAR Regional Director

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) XII

DATU TUNGKO M. SAIKOL Regional Executive Director

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XII

LEONARDO E. DINOPOL OIC-Regional Director

Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF-DOF) XII

REYNALDO M. BUNGUBUNG OIC-Regional Director

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII

TEOGENES F. BALUMA Regional Director

Department of Health (DOH) XII

OFELIA B. DOMINGO Regional Director

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XII

REYNALDO S. TAMAYO Regional Director

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XII

IBRAHIM K. GUIAMADEL Regional Director

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) XII

NASSER M. MUSALI Regional Director

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) XII

ALLAN G. FARNAZO Regional Director

Department of Education (DepEd) XII

BAI ZORAHAYDA T. TAHA Regional Director

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII

NELLY NITA N. DILLERA Regional Director

Department of Tourism (DOT) XII

HADJA SITTIE SHAYMA ZENAIDA P. HADJI RAOF-LAIDAN

Regional Director Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XII

MAXIMO C. ALJIBE

Regional Director Commission on Higher Education (CHED) XII

THELMA C. PANTIG

Deputy Director Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

PUTIWAS M. MALAMBUT

OIC-Chairman, RMC-DOTC XII OIC-Regional Director

JOVENCIO L. AGUS

Officer-In-Charge / Regional Consul Officer Department of Foreign Affairs - Regional Consular

Office - General Santos City

MANUEL M. LLANEZA Director

Mindanao Field Office, Department of Energy (DOE)

RIZ FRANCISCA A. CASTAÑAGA Team Leader

Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Regional Field Unit XII

ANGELITA A. BASA

Housing Coordinator for Region XII Housing and Urban Development Coordinating

Council (HUDCC)

ZEUS P. AMPUYAS Regional Director

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) XII

PROVINCIAL LEAGUE OF MAYORS PRESIDENT

President, Cotabato Provincial League of Mayors

President, Sultan Kudarat Provincial League of Mayors

President, South Cotabato Provincial League of Mayors

President, Sarangani Provincial League of Mayors

PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

JANUARIO B. ESPEJO, JR.

Private Sector Representative – Cotabato Province &

Kidapawan City

ERWIN ANTHONY Y. GARCIA

Private Sector Representative-Sultan Kudarat & Tacurong City

MARTINIANO L. MAGDOLOT

Private Sector Representative - South Cotabato

RICHLIE LYNDON L. MAGTULIS

Private Sector Representative - Sarangani Province

PERFECTO F. MARQUEZ

Private Sector Representative- Cotabato City

RAYMUND K. SALANGSANG

Private Sector Representative - Gen. Santos City

NESTOR S. LUMAWIG

Private Sector Representative – Koronadal City

ROLANDO S. DORIA

Private Sector Representative - Economic Development

RAMON N. FLORESTA

Private Sector Representative - Social Development

DARLENE MAGNOLIA R. ANTONINO-CUSTODIO

Private Sector Representative - Governance and

Institutions Development

ALFREDO BRONX P. HEBRONA, JR.

Private Sector Representative-Infrastructure

Development

JOSE RONNIE V. MONDRAGON

Private Sector Representative - Labor Sector

VISPOCIOUS E. RAMOS, SR.

Private Sector Representative - Basic Sectors

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SPECIAL NON-VOTING MEMBERS (SNVMs)

CONSTANCIO A. PAYE, JR. Regional Director

Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB) XII

EDWIN MATEO P. QUIJANO Regional Director

Commission on Population (POPCOM) XII

RAYMOND B. DOMINGO Regional Head

National Youth Commission (NYC)

ARCELI M. LATONIO

Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII

MARIAM GRACE G. PAMONAG

Regional Vice President Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) XII

MARIO H. SANDE

OIC-Regional Irrigation Manager National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XII

MA. SOCORRO C. LLANTO

OIC-Regional Director Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XII

AMBUTONG K. PAUTONG

OIC-Regional Director Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XII

CELESTINO F. DESAMITO

Office for Senior Citizen’s Affairs

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RDC XII PLANNING COMMITTEES FOR THE

FORMULATION OF UPDATED SOCCSKSARGEN RDP, 2013-2016

MACRO-ECONOMY, DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE (MEDAFC) Chapter 2 (In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction) Chapter 6 (Towards a Resilient and Inclusive Financial System)

Chapter 7 (Good Governance and the Rule of Law) Chapter 9 (Peace and Security)

Officials: DARLENE MAGNOLIA R. ANTONINO-CUSTODIO Chairperson LINA O. MONTILLA Co-Chairperson Mayor, City of Tacurong ARTURO G. VALERO Vice-Chairperson Regional Director, NEDA XII

Members: DILG XII, DBM XII, DOF-BLGF XII, DOJ-PPA XII, BIR RR18, BFP XII, BJMP XII,

BSP-Cotabato, BSP-General Santos, CSC XII, NAPOLCOM XII, NICA XII, NSCB

XII, NSO XII, OCD XII, DOJ-PAO XII, PDEA XII, PIA XII, PRO/PNP XII, 6TH Infantry

(Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army,1002ND Infantry (Bagwis) Brigade, Philippine

Army, PSR Rolando S. Doria, PSR Richlie Lyndon L. Magtulis

REGIONAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (RSDC) Chapter 8 (Social Development)

Officials: RICHLIE LYNDON L. MAGTULIS Chairperson

DAISY P. AVANCE-FUENTES Co-Chairperson Governor, Province of South Cotabato ALLAN G. FARNAZO Vice-Chairperson Regional Director, DepED XII

Members: DepED XII, DOH XII, DSWD XII, CHED XII , HUDCC XII, NCIP XII, NCMF XII, NHA

XII, NNC XII, NSCB XII, NYC-Zamboanga Office, PHIC XII, POPCOM XII, TESDA

XII, CFCST, CCSPC, MSU-GENSAN, SKSU, USM, PSR Nestor S. Lumawig, PSR

Martiniano L. Magdolot, PSR Ramon N. Floresta, PSR Jose Ronnie V.

Mondragon, PSR Januario B. Espejo, Jr.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (EDC) Chapter 3 (Competitive Industry and Services Sector)

Chapter 4 (Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fishery Sector) Chapter 10 (Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of Environment and Natural Resources)

Officials: ROLANDO S. DORIA Chairperson

PETER B. MIGUEL Co-Chairperson Mayor, City of Koronadal

IBRAHIM K. GUIAMADEL Vice-Chairperson Regional Director, DTI XII

Members: DAR XII, DENR XII, DOST XII, DA XII, DOT XII, BFAR XII, CDA XII, EMB XII, LBP,

MGB XII, NCIP XII, NEDA XII, NFA XII, NIA XII, Board of Investments (BOI), PSR

Alfredo Bronx P. Hebrona, Jr. PSR Erwin Anthony Y. Garcia, PSR Martiniano L.

Magdolot, PSR Raymund K. Salangsang

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (INFRACOM) Chapter 5 (Accelerating Infrastructure Development)

Officials: ALFREDO BRONX P. HEBRONA, JR. Chairperson

RONNEL C. RIVERA Co-Chairperson Mayor, City of General Santos REYNALDO S. TAMAYO Vice-Chairperson Regional Director, DPWH XII

Members: DPWH XII, DBM XII, DILG XII, DOTC-RMC XII, CAAP-Cotabato, CAAP-General

Santos, LTFRB XII, NEDA XII , NIA XII, NTC XII, NGCP (TransCo), PPA-Cotabato;

PPA-General Santos, PSR Ramon N. Floresta, PSR Vispocious E. Ramos, Sr.,

PSR Januario B. Espejo, Jr., PSR Januario B. Espejo, Jr., PSR Erwin Anthony Y.

Garcia, PSR Nestor S. Lumawig, PSR Perfecto F. Marquez, PSR Raymund K.

Salangsang

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RDC XII SECRETARIAT / NEDA REGIONAL OFFICE XII

ARTURO G. VALERO Regional Director

NOEL E. QUIRATMAN Assistant Regional Director

POLICY FORMULATION AND PLANNING DIVISION (PFPD)

MARIA FELICIDAD R. GUERRERO Chief Economic Development Specialist

ROMEL PATRICK E. TANGHAL

Supervising Economic Development Specialist

JULIET C. DEMELLITES Senior Economic Development Specialist

SANDRA J. ALIDO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

ROMEO C. NEBRIJA Senior Economic Development Specialist

RICARDO L. LAMORENA III

Economic Development Specialist II

GWYNETH GRACE B. COLLADO Economic Development Specialist I

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING AND BUDGET DIVISION (PDIPBD)

PHLORITA A. RIDAO

Chief Economic Development Specialist

JULIET G. BOLANDO Supervising Economic Development Specialist

MEDINA G. HEREZO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

MOHIDIN T. MUSTAPA Senior Economic Development Specialist

DESIREE T. JACINTO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

AUREL RAYMUND T. BETQUE Economic Development Specialist II

PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION (PMED)

MA. LULU E. VALENCIA Chief Economic Development Specialist

GUILLERMO R. MANRIQUE, JR. Supervising Economic Development Specialist

ANNIE C. DEPUTADO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

PETER MICHAEL M. BABAO Senior Economic Development Specialist

ROMEO A. SALAC

Senior Economic Development Specialist

EVIE A. CABULANAN Economic Development Specialist II

DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH DIVISION (DRD)

ROSA D. LEMANA Chief Economic Development Specialist

HELEN L. VESTAL

Supervising Economic Development Specialist

LIBERTY B. ARUMPAC Senior Economic Development Specialist

EDEN F. RIDAO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

APOLLO Y. MANLAWE Senior Economic Development Specialist

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD)

JULIE ESPERANZA B. CHUNG Chief Administrative Officer

LALAINE M. SAJELAN Supervising Administrative Officer

REGIE LOU P. ROSACEÑA Accountant III

MA. ESTELA B. CABANGAL Administrative Officer IV

ESPERANZA Z. DELA CRUZ Administrative Officer IV

ANGELINA C. SORIANO Administrative Assistant III

JOCELYN O. VILLANUEVA Administrative Assistant III

LEILANI P. DEL PILAR Administrative Assistant I

MUSLIMIN S. MANIALA Administrative Aide IV

ROSARIO F. BAUTISTA Administrative Assistant III

HONEYLET S. BALINDONG Administrative Assistant II

PENDATUN C. ABDUL Administrative Aide VI

SOCRATES Y. ABELO Administrative Aide III

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