regional development updates | vol 13 issue 4 | october - december 2015

RDC XII Acting Chairperson and NEDA XII Regional Director Arturo G. Valero awarded the Plaque of Appreciation to Sarangani Governor Steve C. Solon for hosting the 52nd RDC XII Meeting on December 3, 2015 at Sarangani Highlands, General Santos City.

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Editor-in-ChiefRD ARTURO G. VALERO

Associate EditorARD NOEL E. QUIRATMAN

Contributing Editors JULIE ESPERANZA B. CHUNG

MARIA FELICIDAD R. GUERRERO ROSA D. LEMANA

MA. LULU E. VALENCIA JULIET G. BOLANDO

RDU Focal PersonsHELEN L. VESTAL

LALAINE M. SAJELANEDEN F. RIDAO

LIBERTY B. ARUMPACAPOLLO Y. MANLAWE

GWYNETH GRACE B. COLLADOJUDD NICHOL L. LEONAR

Photographer APOLLO Y. MANLAWE

Layout Artist APOLLO Y. MANLAWE

Contributor JOSEPH DIDIUS L. CLAVE

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CONTENTS

RDC XII Adopts the CY 2017 AIP of SOCCSKSARGEN Region

SOCCSKSARGEN Listahanan Database Updated

Volunteer John Oliver Tablazon gets Individual-Youth Category Award

RDC XII Spearheads Training of Tupi Pupils and Teachers on Road Safety

NEDA XII Conducts RPFP Assessment and Validation Workshop

Our cover is the awarding of Plaque of Appreciation by RDC XII Acting Chairperson and NEDA XII Regional Director Arturo G. Valero to Sarangani Governor Steve C. Solon for hosting the 52nd RDC XII Meeting on December 3, 2015 at Sarangani Highlands. Other pictures are activities of the Council conducted during the 4th Quarter.

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RDC XII Addresses Overlapping Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Programs and Projects (LEPs) and Beneficiaries of Various Agencies in Region XII

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NEDA XII Building Construction Completed8

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Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII adopted the CY 2017 Annual Investment Program (AIP) of the SOCCSKSARGEN region during its 52nd Regular Meeting at Sarangani Highlands, General Santos City on December 3, 2015.

The region’s CY 2017 AIP amounted to P48.2 billion. Getting the lion’s share in the total investment is the Social sector at 51%, followed by Infrastructure sector at 32.7%, Economic sector at 12.5%, and Macro/Governance and Institutions Development sector at 3.8%. By agency, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XII has the largest investment proposal amounting to P13.7 billion or 28.5% of the total investment package, followed closely by the Department of Education (DepEd) XII at 27.5%.

RDC XII Adopts the CY 2017 AIP of SOCCSKSARGEN Region

Among the proposed projects in the CY 2017 AIP, the following have funding requirements above PhP 500 million:

1. National Roads and Bridges Program2. School Building Program-Classroom Construction (Elementary. Junior and Senior HS)3. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Conditional and Modified Cash Transfers)4. Construction of Workshop Laboratories ( Senior High School, TechVoc Laboratories5. Provision of Teacher Items6. Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development Project (MinSAAD)7. Flood Control and Drainage Program8. Farm-to-Market Roads (FMRs)9. Agri-Pinoy Programs (Rice, Corn, Livestock & High Value Crops Development Program)10. Repair and Rehabilitation of Irrigation Facilities (rehabilitation of about 9,558.75 has.)11. Health Facility Enhancement Program

The CY 2017 AIP is the output of a series of activities facilitated by the RDC XII Secretariat. A technical workshop and consultation among the Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and other National Government Intrumentalities (NGIs), with the participation of the region’s Local Government Units (LGUs) was first conducted to firm up the individual AIPs of

RDC XII Adopts ... page 4

By: Helen L. Vestal, NEDA XII-DRD


the agencies to include projects proposed by the LGUs. The enhanced AIPs were then subjected to review of the RDC XII four (4) sectoral committees which endorsed the sectoral AIPs to RDC XII Full Council for approval and adoption.

An annual slice of the Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP), the AIP is a list of public sector programs, projects and activities (PPAs) of the different

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII through its Technical Working Group on Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Programs (TWG-LEP) under the Economic Development Committee (EDC), spearheaded the conduct of a workshop on the formulation of a framework to harmonize LEPs of regional line agencies (RLAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and local government units (LGUs) in Region XII. The workshop was conducted on October 28, 2015 in Koronadal City and was attended by the representatives of various RLAs, SUCs, and LGUs whose mandates include the provision of LEPs.

The output of the workshop is a framework on the harmonization of various LEP

interventions in Region XII which shall serve as a guide in proposing LEP, as well as in identifying corresponding beneficiaries. The framework defines which programs and

projects (PPAs) are considered livelihood or entrepreneurship.

RDC XII PSR Alfredo Bronx P. Hebrona, Jr., RDC XII-Private Sector Representative (PSR) and Chairperson of the TWG-LEP, informed the participants that the workshop is in response to the issue that similar livelihood and entrepreneurship PPAs were noted in the FY 2016 budget proposals of several RLAs, SUCs and LGUs in the region.

“With the end in view of distributing benefits to a greater number of people and maximizing the use of available resources, we need to review and find ways to ensure that the limited resources of the government are put into proper and rational use, ” PSR Hebrona said.

RDC XII Addresses Overlapping Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Programs and Projects (LEPs) and Beneficiaries of Various Agencies in Region XII

RLAs, SUCs and other national government instrumentalities in the region which are necessary to attain the regional development goals and objectives as enunciated in the Regional Development Plan (RDP). It would constitute their annual priority PPAs which are focused on expenditure priorities, such as the completion of critical programs/projects, as well as ongoing and proposed interventions in the pursuit of social, economic, infrastructure

and governance and institutions development.

The CY 2017 AIP shall serve as the basic reference of the government entities for the preparation of their annual budget proposal which will be subjected to RDC review and endorsement during the first quarter of CY 2016.

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Ms. Ma. Luisa S. Lee, Head of the Training and Entrepreneurship Education Division of the UP-Institute for Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI), gave the lecture on understanding livelihood and entrepreneurship projects.

By: Helen L. Vestal, NEDA XII-DRD


SOCCSKSARGEN Listahanan Database Updated

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – “Who and where the poor are nationwide can now be identified.” This was announced by Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Gemma N. Rivera of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII during the 4th Quarter RSDC XII Regular Meeting on November 26, 2015 at Fred Ann’s Foodhaus, Koronadal City.

The Listahanan, also known as the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR), is an information management system that specifically identifies who and where the poor are. The system is a key database which national government agencies and other social protection providers may use in identifying potential beneficiaries of their programs and services.

ARD Rivera further explained that a total of 775, 335 households were targeted to be surveyed based on the identified poor by the National Statistical and Coordination Board (NSCB) now part of the Philippine Statistics Authority. Based on DSWD’s ground validation, the number has reduced to 676,315 after eliminating duplication. From this number, a total of 279,436

households were identified as poorest of the poor.

Regional Vice-President Miriam Grace G. Pamonag of PHIC XII and other RSDC XII members lauded the completion of the second round validation of the Listahanan as it can now serve as a clear basis for targeting beneficiaries of their respective programs.

Aside from the updates on Listahanan, RSDC XII Meeting passed a total of five (5) resolutions, two (2) of which are subject to RDC XII action. The meeting, which was presided by ARD Noel E. Quiratman in the absence of the Committee officials, was attended by 22 members.

DSWD XII Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Gemma N. Rivera shared to the RSDC XII members the latest updates on the Listahanan during the 4th Quarter Meeting of the Committee on November 26, 2015 in Koronadal City. With her is NEDA XII ARD Noel E. Quiratman.

Ms. Ma. Luisa S. Lee, head of the Training and Entrepreneurship Education Division of the UP-Institute for Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI), was the main resource person of the workshop. She gave a lecture on understanding livelihood and entreprenuership projects and facilitated the LEP harmonization workshop.

“Livelihood is different from entrepreneurship. Livelihood is about making a living which involves one’s capabilities, assets, incomes and various activities to secure the necessities of life. On the other hand, entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity beyond resources controlled,” explained Ms. Lee.

She expounded on entrepreneurship which means sustainable enterprise focusing on innovation, adoption of appropriate green technologies, development of skills and human resources and enhancement of productivity to remain competitive in national and international markets. She said that understanding and taking cue from the entrepreneurial cycle is an important consideration for an enterprise to be sustainable.

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By: Judd Nichol L. Leonar, NEDA XII-DRD


PROJECT MONITORING PROJECT MONITORING PROJECT MONITORINGName of Project: Construction of General Santos City Circumferential Road (Western Section)Location: General Santos City

Name of Project: Construction of Multi-Purpose Building (Sarangani Provincial Hospital)Location: Capitol Compound, Brgy. Maribulan, Alabel, Sarangani ProvinceImplementing Agency: DPWH Sarangani District Engineering Office

Name of Project: Bawing Bridge (B01027MN) along Makar-Kiamba RoadLocation: General SantosImplementing Agency: DPWH South Cotabato II DEOMode of Implementation: By ContractContractor: AJYSC MarketingSource of Fund: FY 2015 Regular InfrastructureProject Cost: PhP 30 Million

Project Implementation Updates:As of 25 October 2015, the project has an overall physical accomplishment of 76 % but a slippage of negative (-) 24%.

Mode of Implementation: By ContractContractor: Legacy ConstructionSource of Fund: CY 2015 Regular Infra (LIP)Project Cost: PhP 50 Million

Project Implementation Updates:The project is on-going with a 15% physical accomplishment but a slippage of negative (-)30.88% as of October 26, 2015. The slippage was attributed to the lack/inadequate supply of construction materials at the project site.

Implementing Agency: DPWH South Cotabato II District Engineering Office (DEO)Mode of Implementation: By ContractContractor:Vicente T. Lao ConstructionSource of Fund: GAA 2015Project Cost: PhP 50 MillionProgram Implementation Updates:The project was implemented according to schedule with an 85% accomplishment as of 15October 2015. Completed works on site include PCCP of 0.285 km of road (one-lane) and the installation of 52 culverts with 72 inches diameter.


PROJECT MONITORING PROJECT MONITORING PROJECT MONITORINGName of Project: Repair/Rehab./Improvement (Additional Pavement Width) of Midsayap- Marbel Road, San Felipe Section, Km1788+847.90 to Km1789+094 (with exceptions)

Name of Project: Concreting/Rehabilitation of Purok Bonifacio FMR, Guinsang-an

Name of Project: Makar Port Development Project - Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Western Wharf

Location: Sto. Niño, South CotabatoImplementing Agency: DPWH South Cotabato 1st DEOMode of Implementation: By ContractContractor/Developer: Reydan BuildersSource of Fund: CY 2015-Department of Agriculture FMR Devt. ProgramProject Cost: PhP5 Million

Project Implementation Updates: The project was completed on 20 October 2015.

Location: General Santos City Implementing Agency: Philippine Ports Authority PMO General SantosMode of Implementation: By ContractContractor: Vicente T. Lao ConstructionSource of Fund: PPA 2015 Corporate FundContract Cost: P 102,155,082.00 Project Implementation Updates: The project is on-going with a 36.19% physical accomplishment but a negative (-) 24.41% slippage as of October 25, 2015, largely due to suspension of work during inclement weather.

Location: Tantangan, South CotabatoImplementing Agency: DPWH South Cotabato 1st District Engineering OfficeMode of Implementation: By ContractContractor: GEMMA Construction Supply, Inc.Source of Fund: CY 2015 Infra Program (MVUC)Project Cost: PhP 12 Million

Project Implementation Updates:The project is on-going with an overall physical accomplishment of 80% as of November 17, 2015. In terms of financial accomplishment, the project has a total disbursement of PhP 1,587,940.00 or 14.06% of the contract cost.


Ms. Lee presented a framework for the harmonization of livelihood and entrepreneurship programs/projects in the region. She advised the participants to consider the framework containing the four (4) pillars of livelihood and enterprise and their corresponding enabling systems: a) business environment, with LGU as the lead enabler; b) access to finance with financial institutions as the enabling

system; c) access to market with DTI as the enabler, among others, and d) productivity and efficiency with the academe/DOST as among the enablers. These pillars are anchored on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Plan Results Framework, 2011-2016 of DTI, and the four pillars of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

At the end of the workshop, PSR Hebrona convened the TWG-LEP for a meeting. The members agreed to adopt the definition of livelihood and entrepreneurship as presented and discussed by Ms. Lee in the workshop and passed a resolution endorsing to RDC XII through the EDC XII the framework for the harmonization of LEP in Region XII for adoption.

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NRO XII Building Construction Completed

RD Arturo G. Valero of NEDA XII awarded the Plaque of Appreciation to South Cotabato District Engr. Eddie Amir at the South Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office.

Koronadal City, South Cotabato - The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) XII building at the Prime Regional Government Center (PRGC), Barangay Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato was recently completed paving the way to the transfer of office operations to the new building on January 4, 2016.

The NEDA XII building construction was undertaken by Gemma Construction, Incorporated under the supervision of South Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office (DEO) of the DPWH XII. It was started on January 29, 2015 and completed on December 23, 2015. It comprises 3 storeys with a ground floor area of 1,824 square meters. It was constructed at a cost of Php40

million on a 2,168 square-meter land donated by the City Government of Koronadal.

The building was designed by Architect Michael T. Olog, while he was still with the DPWH Regional Office XII. It has an elevator and other facilities for easy access to clients, especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

The 1st floor is currently used by the Finance and Administrative Division, and the 2nd floor by the Office

of the Regional Director and the four (4) Technical Divisions. Its 3rd floor was designed as a conference hall to host meetings, seminars and conferences.

In recognition of the efforts of DPWH 1st DEO in ensuring the completion of the building within schedule, NEDA XII Regional Director Arturo G. Valero, Ph.D. awarded a Plaque of Appreciation to District Engineer Eddie Amir.

By: Apollo Y. Manlawe, NEDA XII-DRD


Koronadal City, South Cotabato - Mr. John Oliver Tablazon, a 25-year old registered nurse who serves as the leader of the 15-man team Hearts and Brains Youth Volunteers (HABYV), won the Search for Outstanding Volunteer (SOV) Individual Youth Category Award for 2015 during the awarding ceremony on 10 December 2015. The awarding was held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center, Quezon City.

The SOV is an annual activity that aims to recognize the work and good practices of Filipino volunteers across the nation in building strong communities. Volunteers in several categories were chosen from among 78 contenders from all parts of the country.

Mr. Tablazon and the HABYV are pushing for lumad children’s improved access to basic education, nutrition and sanitation in the municipality of Malungon, Sarangani Province.

Mr. Tablazon considers Mr. Ibrahim K. Nilong and Dr. Roel Z. Cagape as his inspiration in doing volunteer work.

Mr. Nilong who hails from Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, is a 2012 awardee for Cultural Communities-Youth Category, and Mr. Tablazon’s partner in volunteer works with HABYV. Dr. Cagape, a physician from the General Santos City who won the 2012 Bayanihan Pilipino Award for his service in the city’s rural areas and the hinterlands of neighboring Sarangani province, is Mr. Tablazon’s mentor.

In 2014, the awardee initiated the Make Shift Dorm (Bahay Tuluyan) to provide shelter and a place for study for B’laan children during weeknights so that they will not have to walk for several hours everyday in going to school, especially during rainy season.

Volunteer John Oliver Tablazon gets Individual-Youth Category Award

Mr. Tablazon’s mother received his award on his behalf. In picture (L-R), PNVSCA Executive Director Joselito De Vera, NVM Honorary Chair Sis. Eva Fidela Maamo, SPC MD., Mrs. Viena M. Tablazon, Ms. Leah Dequina, Ms. Juliet G. Bolando of NEDA XII, Mr. Ibrahim Nilong, and NEDA Regional Development Staff Director Remedios S. Endencia.

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” - Desmond Tutu

By: Apollo Y. Manlawe, NEDA XII-DRD


Tupi, South Cotabato – The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII led the celebration of October 21 as Road Safety Day in Region XII with a training on road safety for 95 selected pupils and 12 teachers from 5 elementary schools in Tupi, South Cotabato. The training was held at Santa Teresita Multi-Purpose Cooperative building in the said municipality.

The year’s celebration carried the theme, “Kulturang Pangkaligtasan sa Daan, Simulan sa Kabataan,” to develop a culture of road safety among school children and their teachers.

Mayor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. of Tupi welcomed the resource persons and participants. He shared the initial struggle in

implementing road safety, particularly the 40km/hr speed limit enforced by the Municipal Government and the creation of the Municipal Risk Reduction Management Office, to protect and monitor the accidents in Tupi 24 hours daily.

The training covered the following topics, namely: a) Legal Basis of the Road Safety Initiatives; b) Accidents Statistics; c) Basic Traffic Signs; d) Passenger Bus Safety Tips; and e) Tips on Riding Motor Vehicles.

The Road Safety Training for Selected Pupils and Teachers was made possible through the collaboration of the RDC XII’s Road Safety Advocacy-Technical Working Group (RSA-TWG), and the Municipal Government of Tupi, South Cotabato.

RDC XII Spearheads Training of Tupi Pupils and Teachers on Road Safety

By: Liberty B. Arumpac and Apollo Y. Manlawe, NEDA XII-DRD

Mayor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. of Tupi welcomed the resource persons and participants. He shared the initial struggle in implementing road safety, particularly the 40km/hr speed limit enforced by the Municipal Government and the creation of the Municipal Risk Reduction Management Office, to protect and monitor the accidents in Tupi 24 hours daily.


NEDA XII Conducts RPFP Assessment and Validation Workshop

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) XII conducted an Assessment and Validation Workshop on Phase I (2004-2014) of the Regional Physical Framework Plan (RPFP), 2004-2030 on October 13-14, 2015 at Villa Princessita, Koronadal City.

The workshop focused on the review of the Sustainable Agri-Industrial Development Strategy (SAIDS) as the long-term approach to accelerate the development of the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. The SAIDS as a strategy was evaluated based on the extent that identified programs/ projects were implemented along the region’s main development corridors, as well as in the potential zones.

The review of the SAIDS also covered the validation of socioeconomic data for the period 2004-2014 as bases for preparing the assessment

report. Break-out workshops identified land use-related issues and their implications on regional development, and recommended policy options. Data gaps were identified to aid in providing a more comprehensive assessment of the RPFP for the 10 year-period.

A total of 29 participants comprised of 52% female attended the workshop. They include representatives from the various regional line

agencies and local government units, namely: DOJ-Regional Prosecution Office (RPO), MGB XII, DOT XII, DPWH XII, LTO XII, DAR XII, DOE- Mindanao Field Office, DILG XII, NCIP XII, DENR XII, PSA XII, SOCSKSARGEN ADPO, PPDOs of Cotabato Province, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato, and CPDOs of Koronadal, Tacurong, and Kidapawan.

By: Joseph Didius L. Clave, NEDA XII-PFPD

The RSA-TWG is composed of the following regional offices, NEDA, DEPED, TESDA, LTO, LTFRB, DOH, DPWH, and CHED. Supporting them in this training are the United Transport Operators and Drivers Cooperative, Yellow

Bus Line, Inc., Dole Philippines, Inc., Mahintana Foundation, and the Philippine National Police Regional Office XII.

October 21 of every year is declared as Road Safety Day in SOCCSKSARGEN Region through

RDC XII Resolution No. 69, Series of 2013. This declaration is the region’s support to UN global launch of the “Decade of Action for Road Safety, 2011-2020,” and the Republic of the Philippines’ Proclamation No. 159, Series of 2011.

Lubi-Lubi sa Glan Festival

Lubi-Lubi sa Glan is a dance festival extolling the many uses of the coconut in homage to Sta. Catalina de Alexandria, the Municipality’s patron saint. The festival shows that there is more to the coconut than just copra. Other coconut by-products are accessories, home decors and the famous coconut juice liquor locally known as “bahalina” which were showcased during the event.

This year’s street dancing competition dubbed as Isang Siglo at Isa sa Glan, is the higlight of the celebration, where dancers wore costumes made from any part of a coconut tree.

The “Tabo sa Glan Livestock Auction” is another event to experience. Tabo means a place of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold at lower prices.

Other activities include, IP and Muslim Day, Search for Mutya ng Glan, horse fight, and Basketball tournament.

The celebration ended with a Clean-up Drive by the residents of the Municipality.

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