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1 PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011-2016

In Pursuit of

Inclusive

Growth

THE PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2011-2016

with FOCUS ON THE VISAYAS

Ms. Ro-Ann A. Bacal, CESO III

Regional Director National Economic and Development Authority, Region VI

Central Philippines University, Iloilo City

6 November 2012

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Inclusive growth

Growth that reduces poverty,

including achievement of

Millennium Development Goals

Higher economic growth for the

next six years

Growth that generates mass

employment

Plan Vision:

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Source: Poverty incidence is based on author’s estimates using FIES, various years; GDP growth rates is based on NSCB

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Toward Inclusive Growth

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Transparent, accountable and participatory governance

Poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable

Rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth

Just and lasting peace and the rule of law

Integrity of the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation

Promote transparent and responsive governance

Develop human resources through improved social services and protection

Achieve stable macroeconomic environment

Boost competitiveness in productive sectors

Improve access to financing

Invest massively in physical infrastructure

Advance peace process and guarantee national security

Ensure ecological integrity

Social Contract PDP 2011-2016

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The Plan focuses on

5 Key Strategies

Boost competitiveness

to generate employment

Improve access to financing

Invest massively in physical

infrastructure

Promote transparent and

responsive governance

Develop human resources through

improved social services

• Stable macroeconomic environment • Ecological integrity • Education, science and technology • Peace process and national security

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Good Governance

• Institutionalized accountability

• Promoting a tradition of transparency

• Enhanced citizen’s participation in governance

• Special governance focus: ARMM

• Governance reforms and local and international recognitions

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Invest massively in physical

infrastructure

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Priority sectors

o Tourism

o BPO

oHousing

o Logistics

o Shipbuilding

o Agro-industry

Boosting Competitiveness

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Key goals for Finance: Improve access to

financing and deepen the Financial System

Promote a regionally responsive and

inclusive financial system through effective

savings generation and institutionalized

resource mobilization

Develop an enabling environment for long-

term savings and investments

Strengthen the governance framework of the

financial system in line with best practices

and standards

Establish strong legal framework for

financial sector development

Finance Policy

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• Ensure access to quality education

• Enhance public health protection through greater access to government health services

• Expansion of conditional cash transfer program

Develop human resources

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Security, Justice and Peace

• Continue to upgrade capabilities to defend national interests

• Pursue just and lasting peace

• Strengthen Rule of Law

• Advance and protect human rights

• Promote welfare of men and women in the frontline

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Climate Change Adaptation

and Mitigation

• Ensure the conservation and protection of natural resources

• Improve environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier environment

• Manage risks and threats from natural calamities

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THE VISAYAS

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Ro-Ro Docking Points

BATANGAS

CALAPAN

ROXAS

CATICLAN

• PULUPANDAN

DUMAGUETE

DAPITAN

OZAMIS •

• KALIBO

• SIGMA

• ILIGAN

• Strategically located

at the center of the

nation

• Provides the critical

link connecting Luzon

and Mindanao

through the

Philippines Nautical

Highway

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Lipata, Surigao

San Ricardo

Kawayan Placer

Aroroy

Pilar

Balingoan Guinsiliban

Mambajao

Jagna

Tubigon

Plaridel

Lazi

Larena

Tagbilaran

Dapitan

Dumaguete

Tandayag

Palupandan

Roxas

Calapan

Batangas

City

Eastern

Central Western

Lateral

Nautical Highway International

Trunkline

Secondary

Feeder

Airports

Existing Railway

Proposed Railway

PNR Mainline South

Cataingan

San Pascual

Claveria

Pasacao

Caticlan

Existing Road

Proposed Road San

Remigio Bogo

Pantao

Mandaon

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Population of Visayas*

• Visayas has the lowest population among the 3 island groups at 18

million.

• The population of the Visayas is more than 3 times the population

of Singapore. *2010 Census of Population (in millions)

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2010 2000 Growth Rate (%)

(in millions) 2010/2000

Philippines 92.3 76.5 1.9

VISAYAS 18.0 15.5 1.5

Western Visayas 7.1 6.2 1.4

Central Visayas 6.8 5.7 1.8

Eastern Visayas 4.1 3.6 1.3

The population in all regions of the Visayas are growing at a slower rate than that of the entire country.

Population and Growth Rate by Region

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GROSS REGIONAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT

at constant prices, Growth rates, in percent

REGION / YEAR 2011 2010

PHILIPPINES 3.9 7.6

VISAYAS 5.9 7.3

Western Visayas 5.5 3.7

Central Visayas 7.9 12.5

Eastern Visayas 1.8 2.0 Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)

Philippine economic growth in 2011 decelerates to 3.9% from 7.6%; Visayas’ economy grows by 5.9%, higher than the national growth rate.

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2011 Gross Regional Domestic Product at constant 2000 prices, Percent Share by Sector

AFF* INDUSTRY SERVICES

Philippines 100.00 100.00 100.00

NCR 1.64 19.58 51.80

Luzon 46.88 55.40 25.39

Visayas 18.10 12.50 11.82

Mindanao 33.39 12.53 10.98

* Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry

Source: NSCB

Visayas’ most significant contribution to the national economy is in Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry sector. The size of its industry and services outputs are almost as big as that of Mindanao.

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AGRI-FISHERIES PRODUCTION

2011 Commodity Rank

Rice 2

Corn 6

Sugarcane 1*

Banana 5*

Mango 8*

Hog 3

Carabao 1

Cattle 5

Chicken 4

Commercial Fisheries 3

Municipal Fisheries 2

Aquaculture Fisheries 6

Source: BAS, Region VI

* Preliminary Data

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POVERTY INCIDENCE AMONG FAMILIES

in percent (%)

REGION / YEAR 2003 2009

PHILIPPINES 20.0 20.9

VISAYAS

Western Visayas 23.5 23.8

Central Visayas 32.1 30.2

Eastern Visayas 30.2 33.2 Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)

In terms of magnitude, Regions VII, VI, and VIII ranked #1, #3, and #4 and continue to have the biggest share

in the total number of poor families.

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• Access to Luzon and Mindanao markets

• Interconnection of Luzon and Visayas grids

• Natural, historical and cultural attractions

• Airports catering to international flights

• Presence of strong MSMEs

• Existence of excellent tertiary institutions

• Active NGOs, PSOs, CSOs

Comparative Advantages

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• Emancipating and empowering the poor

• Increasing productivity and transforming farms and fishery into efficient ventures

• Speed up the implementation and realization of major infrastructure projects

• Developing tourism destination sites

• Creating more job opportunities

• Reducing high maternal and infant mortality rates

• Rehabilitating forestry and natural resources

• Making the Visayas typhoon and disaster resilient

Challenges

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• Attract more foreign direct investments esp. in manufacturing and ICT industries

• Reduce the cost of doing business and processing time

• Upgrade and improve roads, port logistics and RORO facilities, post harvest facilities

• Promote and support value-adding of agriculture and fishery products

• Nurture micro/home-based industries

• Develop demand-driven tourism circuits

• Capacitate LGUs in sustainable planning

Strategies to sustain growth

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• Expand focus-targeting of poor families

• Support requirements of basic education

• Enhance technical skills of the youth

• Educate mothers on proper nutrition and sanitation

• More support for maternal and child care program

• Ensure access to potable water supply

• Increase support for low-cost housing and resettlement projects

• Engage NGOs and POs in solving local issues

Strategies for social equity

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LGUs

NGOs/POs

ODA

Business RLAs

Academe

GALVANIZING PARTNERSHIPS

RDC

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MADAMO GID NGA SALAMAT!

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