soccsksargen regional development report 2016

Foreword

The 2016 Regional Development Report (RDR) shows how the region performed

during the year. It provides an assessment of the targets in the final year of implementation of the updated Regional Development Plan (RDP), 2013-2016. The assessment highlighted how the economy rebounded in 2016 after the extreme drought that started in 2015. The report also accounted the contributions of the various sectors towards the attainment of inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

The report covers the region’s economy: agriculture and fishery; industry and service; social development; infrastructure development; finance; peace and security; good governance; and environment conservation, protection and rehabilitation. A number of agencies have contributed in the preparation by providing relevant substance to the report, making it more comprehensive to cover the strategic outcomes of the Plan.

As secretariat of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII, the National Economic

and Development Authority (NEDA) XII conveys its deepest gratitude and appreciation to the regional line agencies (RLAs) and local government units (LGUs) in the region for their timely submission of inputs and assistance in putting together this report. Copies of the report shall be disseminated to various stakeholders to provide relevant information which they can use for research, policy formulation, and decision making.

Kilos Abante, Rehiyon Dose!

ARTURO G. VALERO, Ph.D. Acting Chairperson, RDC XII and Regional Director, NEDA XII

Republic of the Philippines

National Economic and Development Authority XII

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL XII

Koronadal City

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER

NO. TITLE PAGE

1 The SOCCSKSARGEN 2016 Regional Development Report, Regional Vision, Goals and Strategic Outcomes

1

2 Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction 5

3 Competitive Industry and Service Sector 9

4 Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture

and Fishery Sector

16

5 Accelerating Infrastructure Development 23

6 Towards a Resilient and Inclusive Financial System 33

7 Good Governance and the Rule of Law 36

8 Social Development 42

9 Peace and Security 50

10 Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the Environment and Natural Resources

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List of Tables

TABLE

NO. TITLE PAGE

1 GRDP Growth Rate by Industry: SOCCSKSARGEN Region

(XII), 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 (At constant 2000 prices)

5

2 Annual Average Inflation Rate by Commodity Group,

SOCCSKSARGEN Region, 2015 and 2016

7

3 Poverty Incidence among Families, Region XII: 2009, 2012

and 2015

8

4 Annual Employment Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and 2016 8

5 Investments and Exports, Region XII, 2015 and 2016 9

6 List of Major Investments by Province/City, Region XII, 2016 10

7 Key Accomplishments on MSME Development by Indicator,

Region XII, 2015 and 2016

11

8 Hotel Occupancy Rate by Area, Region XII, Actual (2015 and 2016)

12

9 Tourist Arrivals by Province/ Cities, Region XII, Actual (2015

and 2016)

13

10 Cooperative Development, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

14

11 Cooperative Employment by Province and City, Region XII,

2016

14

12 Most Outstanding Cooperatives, Region XII, 2016 14

13 Science and Technology Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and

2016

15

14 Palay and Corn Production (in metric tons), Region XII, 2015

and 2016

17

15 Palay Production by Region, 2016 18

16 Corn Production by Region, 2016 18

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17 High Value Crops Production ( MT), Region XII, 2015 and

2016

20

18 Fish Production ( MT), Region XII, 2015 and 2016 21

19 Land Distribution and Land Rights Accomplishments, Region

XII, 2015 and 2016

22

20 Status of Kilos Abante Programs/Projects (KAPP), Region

XII, as of December 2016

24

21 Status of National Road and Bridge Projects, Region XII, CY

2015

25

22 Summary of DPWH XII District Engineering Office

Accomplishment for CY 2016

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26

23 Key Accomplishments of Major Road Projects, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

26

24 Cargo Throughput and Number of Vessels Handled, Region

XII, 2015 and 2016

27

25 Major Programs/Projects/Activities Implemented 28

26 Status of Projects Implemented, As of December 2016 29

27 Major Programs/Projects/Activities Implemented, Region

XII, December 2016

30

28 Status of Flood Control Projects in Four Major Sub-basins,

Region XII

31

29 Major Programs/Projects/Activities Implemented, CY 2016 31

30 Local Tax and Non-Tax Revenues, Region XII, 2016 33

31 Banks, Loan Portfolios and Deposit Liabilities, Region XII, 2005 and 2016

35

32 List of Jail Facility and Inmates Population, 2016, Region XII 39

33 BJMP XII Approved Budget for 2016 as Endorsed by RDC

XII

41

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34 Selected Indicators on Basic Education, Region XII, SY

2015-16 & SY 2016-17

43

35 Core TVET Indicators, Accomplishments 2015 and 2016 44

36 Social Welfare Program Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and

2016

47

37 Major Health Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and 2016 48

38 Police Visibility and Response, Region XII, 2015 and 2016 54

39 Crime Solution and Crime Clearance Efficiency, Region XII,

2015 and 2016

55

40 Development and Management of Crime Prevention

Programs, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

56

41 PDEA XII-initiated Anti-Drug Campaign Activities, Region XII,

2015 and 2016

57

42 Police to Population Ratio, PRO12, CY 2015 59

43 Critical Infrastructure Projects of PRO12, as of 31 December

2016

60

44 Accomplishments to Ensure Public Safety, Region XII, 2016 61

45 Sources of Air Pollution 62

46 Emissions Inventory (Tons/year) for Region XII, 2012-2015 63

47 Key Accomplishments on Air Quality Management by Indicator,


64

48 Key Accomplishments on Water Quality Management by

Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

65

49 Water Quality of Selected Rivers Based on Qualifying

Parameters and their Corresponding Standards

65

50 Coastal and Marine Waters Usage and Classification 66

51 Fresh Surface Waters (rivers, lakes, reservoirs) Usage and Classification

67

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52 Key Accomplishments on Ecological Solid Waste

Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

69

53 Environmental impact assessment indicator, Region XII,

CYs 2015 and 2016

70

54 Key Accomplishments of the National Greening Program by

Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

70

55 Key Accomplishments on Ecotourism Management by Indicator,


71

56 Key Accomplishments on Coastal Management by Indicator,


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List of Figures

FIGURE NO.

TITLE PAGE

1 SOCCSKSARGEN Vision 2

2 Development Framework 3

3 Distribution by Industry Group Region XII, 2015 and 2016 6

4 Volume of Fish Unloadings (in MT), 2015 and 2016 21

5 Share of Local Revenues, 2016, (%) 34

6 Distribution of Conditional Cash Transfer under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, 2016

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Chapter 1

THE SOCCSKSARGEN 2016 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT

REGIONAL VISION, GOALS AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

Background The Regional Development Report (RDR) provides an annual assessment of the extent that the targets set in the Updated Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2013-2016 had been achieved, specifically for 2016. The Plan targets are the commitment of regional line agencies (RLAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) towards the realization of the region’s development vision, and their contribution to the President’s Social Contract with the Filipino people. To provide a spatial dimension of regional assessment, the accomplishments of local government units, as articulated in the state of the province address (SOPA) and the state of the city address (SOCA), were integrated in the RDR. These documents were reviewed to extract relevant information deemed supportive and contributory to the vision, goals, and strategic outcomes of the RDP.

RDR Preparation Process The Policy Formulation and Planning Division (PFPD) of NEDA Region XII leads in the preparation of the 2016 RDR. A calendar of the RDR preparation process was prepared identifying the activities and timelines for the preparation of the various chapters of the report. At the start of 2017, letters were sent to RLAs, SUCs, and GOCCs requesting for their respective annual accomplishment reports for 2016. Sectoral specialists of NEDA XII then conducted an assessment of the reports by comparing actual accomplishment for 2016 against the 2016 target and year-on-year actual accomplishment for 2015 and 2016. The draft chapters consisting of write-up and data analysis were integrated into one document and forwarded to the NEDA XII Assistant Regional Director (ARD) and Regional Director for their review. Revisions were made in the refinement of the document and later packaged for final printing. The RDR 2016 will be distributed in the 2nd quarter regular meeting of the Regional Development Council XII.

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Development Vision The SOCCSKSARGEN development vision reflects its desire to become a region having people of integrity and faith – communing with God and living out His laws and treading the path 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 development of the region is propelled by the unwavering determination of its people in harnessing the region’s natural endowment in a sustainable manner. The region shall be recognized as a source of quality products and services, particularly from the innovative and responsible development of high-value crops, fishery products, and tourism potentials. It is also the vision of the people of the region to live in an environment where all its elements and 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 below shows the SOCCSKSARGEN vision as contained in the updated RDP 2013-2016. Figure 1: SOCCSKSARGEN Vision

Source of Data: Updated RDP 2013-2016

“By 2016, SOCCSKSARGEN 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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Development Framework The development direction of the region is anchored on the achievement of the twin goals of inclusive growth and poverty alleviation. Critical to the achievement of these goals are the provision of quality and adequate basic social services, resiliency of people and communities to deprivation and disasters, the presence of effective infrastructure support, and a sound public financial management system.

All these development interventions shall be realized within the framework of good governance with emphasis on the rule of law, transparency and accountability, reliable energy supply, green and healthy environment, and sustained peace and security.

Figure 2: Development Framework

Source of Data: Updated RDP 2013-2016

The achievement of the following strategic outcomes is expected to contribute to the realization of inclusive growth and poverty reduction:

Achieving stable regional economic growth; Meeting the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) poverty reduction targets by 2015; Providing livelihood and employment; Managing the population growth rate;

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Enhancing the productivity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs); Boosting investments and exports; Increasing tourist arrivals; Increasing productivity and production in agriculture towards food security; Accelerating efficient and effective infrastructure facilities and services; Ensuring adequate and reliable energy supply for socioeconomic and institutional

development; Establishing resilient and inclusive financial system; Maintaining good governance and the rule of law; Strengthening the justice system; Improving access to quality basic social services; Sustaining peace and security; and Maintaining a green and healthy environment.

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Chapter 2

INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND POVERTY REDUCTION

Stable economic growth achieved

Accelerated regional economic growth The overall economic performance of the region is measured in terms of the gross regional domestic product (GRDP), which refers to the final value of all goods and services produced within the region in a given period of time. It also presents the relative contribution of the three major economic sectors: agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing (AHFF); industry; and services. SOCCSKSARGEN Region’s economy as measured by the GRDP expanded by 5.0 percent in 2016, faster compared to the 3.3 percent growth it registered in 2015. In comparison to the national economy, the regional economy followed the trend of the economic performance of the country in 2016 with both economies posting accelerating trends. The GDP expanded in 2016 at 6.9 percent, faster than the 6.1 percent it registered in 2015. However, at 5.0 percent, the region's GRDP growth rate was lower than the 6.9 percent national average.

Table 1: GRDP Growth Rate by Industry: SOCCSKSARGEN Region (XII) 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 (At constant 2000 prices)

Industry Year

2014-2015 2015-2016

I. Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing (2.2) (9.5)

a. Agriculture and Forestry (3.4) (6.8)

b. Fishing 3.2 (20.9)

II. Industry 2.6 13.5

a. Mining and Quarrying 3.6 7.2

b. Manufacturing (0.4) 8.3

c. Construction 13.3 25.8

d. Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 4.4 25.3

III. Service 7.9 7.4

a. Transport, Storage and Communication 9.1 4.0

b. Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods

8.7 7.0

c. Financial intermediation 6.4 9.7

d. Real Estate, Renting, and Business Activities 8.5 8.4

e. Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security 2.7 5.7

f. Other Services 8.9 9.5

GROSS REGIONAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT 3.3 5.0 Source of Data: Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII

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The Service sector grew by 7.4 percent in 2016, a slowdown compared to the 7.9 percent recorded in 2015. Financial Intermediation accelerated to 9.7 percent in 2016 from 6.4 percent the previous year. Other Services, which include education, health, hotels, restaurants and recreation services, also grew by 9.5 percent in 2016, higher than its 8.9 percent performance in 2015. Public Administration and Defense (PAD) expanded by 5.7 percent in 2016 compared with previous year’s 2.7 percent. Real Estate Renting and Business Activities (RERBA) sustained its growth of 8.5 percent in 2015 to 8.4 percent in 2016. Trade and Repair expanded by 7.0 percent in 2016, slower than the 8.7 percent recorded in 2015. TSC posted a growth of 4.0 percent albeit slower than previous year’s growth of 9.1 percent.

In terms of sectoral contribution to the GRDP, the Service sector accounted for the biggest share of the regional economy at 40.3 percent in 2016, slightly higher than its 39.4 percent share in 2015. The share of Industry also expanded to 36.9 percent in 2016 compared to the previous year’s 34.1 percent. Agriculture contributed 22.9 percent to the region's total economic output in 2016, lower than its 26.5 percent share in 2015.

By regional share to the total

national GDP, Region XII contributed 2.6

percent in 2016. It ranked 9th among the 17

regions in terms of regional contribution to the national output.

Figure 3: Distribution by Industry Group Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Source of Data: PSA Region XII

On the contribution of each person to the economy, which is measured by the per capita GRDP, per capita GRDP in Region XII was estimated at P45,484 in 2016, about 42.2 percent lower than the P78,712 national per capita. The region’s per capita GRDP increased by 3.0 percent in 2016, faster than the 1.6 percent increase in 2015.

Stabilized prices

The region’s annual average consumer price index (CPI) in 2016 was recorded at

155.0, higher than 150.6 level reported in 2015. Inflation in the region was higher in 2016 at 2.92 percent compared to that of 2015’s 1.41 percent, but still below the Plan target of less than 5.0 percent.

The year-on-year inflation was attributed mainly to higher prices posted in the

indices of alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.20%), food and non-food alcoholic beverages (3.47%), and restaurant and miscellaneous goods and services (3.17%).

Decreases in the inflation rates were noted in education (2.11%), clothing and footwear

(0.42%), and recreation and culture (0.09%).

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Table 2: Annual Average Inflation Rate by Commodity Group SOCCSKSARGEN Region, 2015 and 2016

Commodity Group Inflation Rate (%) Percentage Point

Change (%) 2015 2016

All Items 1.41 2.92 1.51

Food and non-food alcoholic beverages

1.80 3.47 1.67

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco 2.26 4.20 1.94

Clothing and footwear 2.71 2.29 (0.42)

Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels

0.65 2.96 1.89

Furnishing, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house

1.20 1.67 0.47

Health 1.82 2.48 0.66

Transport (1.26) (0.16) 1.10

Communication (0.45) 0.34 0.79

Recreation and culture 0.43 0.34 (0.09)

Education 2.88 0.77 (2.11)

Restaurant and miscellaneous goods and services

1.45 3.17 1.72

Source of Data: Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII

Equalized development opportunities

Republic Act No. 8425 of 1997 states that poverty takes many forms of deprivation of basic needs, including deprivation in health, food and nutrition, water, shelter and decent housing, education, among others. Further, the law provides for the official definition of poverty as the lack of income to afford the minimum basic needs of food, health, education, housing and other essential amenities of life.

The 2015 Full Year Official Poverty Statistics was released in the last quarter of 2016.

In 2015, 31 out of every 100 families in Region XII were poor. The incidence of poor families went down by 6.6 percentage points, from 37.1 percent in 2012 to 30.5 percent in 2015. About 16 of every 100 families were food poor. Subsistence incidence decreased by 2.2 percentage points.

Poverty and food threshold in Region XII went up by 12.2 percent in 2015, from

PhP18,737 in 2012 to PhP21,025 in 2015. Among the provinces in the region, South Cotabato posted the highest poverty threshold in 2015 at P22,147. The poverty threshold or poverty line refers to the minimum income or expenditure required for a family or individual to meet the basic food and non-food requirements. It is also equal to the cost of minimum basic food plus non-food requirements. The food threshold also increased from PhP13,006 in 2012 to PhP14,593 in 2015. The food threshold refers to the minimum income or expenditure required for a family or individual to meet the basic food needs, which satisfies the nutritional requirements for economically necessary and socially desirable physical activities. It is also referred to as the subsistence threshold or the food poverty line.

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Except for Sarangani, all provinces showed improvement in poverty incidence in 2015. The highest improvement was recorded in Cotabato Province which posted a decrease of 10.36 percentage points between 2012 and 2015. Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat of Region XII were consistently included in the bottom cluster of poor provinces in 2012 and 2015.

A family of five in Region XII needed a minimum monthly income of P8,760 to meet

their food and non-food basic needs. Table 3: Poverty Incidence Among Families, Region XII: 2009, 2012 and 2015

Area Poverty Incidence Among Families Increase/Decrease (% points)

2009 2012 2015 2009-2012 2012-2015

Region XII 30.8 37.1 30.5 6.3 –6.60

Cotabato 23.4 44.8 34.5 21.4 –10.3

Sarangani 47.5 46.0 47.3 –1.5 1.3

South Cotabato 25.7 25.8 19.8 0.1 – 6.0

Sultan Kudarat 41.6 40.4 39.2 –1.2 – 1.2

Cotabato City 29.9 34.5 24.7 4.6 – 9.8 Source of Data: Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII

Labor and employment

Persons 15 years and over in the region increased by 6.18 percent, from 2,798 thousands in 2015 to 2,971 thousands in 2016. About 26.7 percent of the region’s labor force are looking for work - consisting of the unemployed and underemployed workers in 2015, which grew by 1.3 percentage points in 2016. In SOCCSKSARGEN Region, the percentage of the unemployed and underemployed increased compared to the levels in the previous year, translating to 28.0 percent of the labor force who are looking for work, an upturn from the 26.7 percent in 2015. Table 4: Annual Employment Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator Annual Estimates Percentage Points

Change (%) 2015 2016

Population 15 years old and over (In thousands)

2,798 2,971 6.18

Labor force participation rate (%) 65.0 64.1 (0.9)

Employment rate (%) 96.5 95.8 (0.7)

Unemployment Rate (%) 3.5 4.2 0.7

Underemployment Rate (%) 23.2 23.8 0.6 Source of Data: Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII

Unemployed persons include all those who, during the reference period are 15 years

old and over as of their last birthday who have no job/business, and are either actively looking for work or not looking for work because of their belief that no work was available or because of temporary illness/disability, bad weather, pending job application or waiting for job interview.

Underemployed persons include all employed persons who expressed the desire to have additional hours of work.

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Chapter 3

COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY AND SERVICE SECTOR

Economic productivity in the region for the year 2016 could be partly attributed to the enhancement of micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through technology diffusion, and increased competitiveness of cooperatives, thus, increasing the number of jobs generated. In addition, the marketing and promotion of the region’s tourism sector was strengthened by the implementation of tourism infrastructures, such as tourism roads, providing accessibility and development opportunities along these networks. Sustained innovations in science and technology also opened up opportunities for the region’s development partners in terms of research and development funding towards addressing national and sub-national issues.

Increased economic productivity

Investments

Total investments posted in the region in 2016 amounted to Php 20.214 billion, with a growth rate of about 164 percent. The significant increase was attributed to the 160-megawatt (MW) Solar Power Plant in Alabel and the commissioning of the Coal-fired Power Plant in Maasim amounting to PhP 11.641 billion and US$280.0 million dollars, respectively.

Exports

Export earnings of the region for 2016 amounted to US$818.60 million with a total volume of 770,119,488 kilograms. Among the top ten export products of the region are canned pineapple, canned tuna, crude coconut oil, frozen tuna, pouched tuna, fresh pineapple, frozen whole tuna, coconut water and coconut oil. Most of the export products were marketed to the United States of America. Other top countries of destination of the region’s exports are The Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Spain, Korea, Italy and Canada.

Table 5: Investments and Exports, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicators 2015 2016 Growth

(%) % Accomplishment (Actual vs. Target) Actual Actual Target

Investments

(In Million Pesos) 7,650.00 20,214.0 11,800.20 164.2 171.3

Export earnings

(In Million Dollars) 796.65 846.32 1,294.50 6.2 34.6

Sources of Data: DTI XII, BOI

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Table 6: List of Major Investments by Province/City, Region XII, 2016

Company Name Location Type of Product/Service Project Cost

(PhP M)

Astroenergy Development Dipolog, Inc.

Upper Bawing, Gen. Santos City

Solar energy resources Development (24MW DC Solar Power Plant)

514.98

Coal Power Plant Maasim, Sarangani Coal power energy sources US$280.0

SAFI Shipyard, Inc. Cabu, Tambler, Gen. Santos City

Expanded operation of ship repair facility

93.77

Treelife Coco Sugar Sayre Highway, Carmen, Cotabato Province

Virgin Coconut Oil for export 86.159

Sumifru Agricultural Development, Inc.

Matalam, Cotabato Province

Production of pineapple for export

1,400.00

General Santos Feeds Manufacturing Corporation

Polomolok, South Cotabato

Production of animal feeds (pineapple pulp and corn silage) for export

13.768.00

Biotech Farms, Inc. Tantangan, South Cotabato

Production of milled rice and its by-products, such as rice bran and brewer

1,100.00

El Elyon Power Plant Philippines

Alabel, Sarangani 160MW Alabel Solar Power Project

11,641.00

Biotech Farms, Incorporated

South Cotabato Development of 3MW and 5 MW Biomass Power Plants

1,950.00

Biotech Farms, Inc. South Cotabato Class AAA Slaughterhouse 330.00

Delinanas Development Corporation

Cotabato Province Banana 2,773.67

SAFI Foods, Inc Sarangani Province Fishery products 263.74

PhilFruits Premium Corporation

Kidapawan City Fruits 47.00

LTA Foods Manufacturing Cotabato Province New export producer of banana chips in North Cotabato

15.00

Sources of Data: BOI, DTI XII and State of the Province Address/State of the City Address

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

A total of 4,852 MSMEs were assisted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) XII in 2016, through special projects such as the SME Roving Academy, Kapatid Mentor ME Program, and Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and through establishment and operation of Negosyo Centers in several parts of the region. According to DTI XII, consumerism remains strong for the year with 420 advocacy initiatives undertaken, developing SUPER (Sustained, Upbeat, Protected and Empowered) consumers in the region.

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Table 7: Key Accomplishments on MSME Development by Indicator Region XII, 2015-2016

Indicator Actual Accomplishment

Growth (%) 2015 2016

Number of jobs generated 18,872 21,127 11.95

Number of MSMEs assisted 4,372 4,852 10.98

Number of Shared Service Facilities (SSF) established and maintained

108 108 0.00

MSME domestic sales (PhP million) 1,326 1,495 12.75

Number of exporters developed (level 5) 35 27 -22.86

Number of MSMEs assisted in availing loans for capital investments

54 72 33.33

Proportion of LGUs that have adopted the streamlined BPLS (in %)

100 100 0

Source of Data: DTI XII

Tourism

Consistent with the country’s Goal and Vision on tourism development, the region aims at being the “must experience” destination in the country. In support to its current campaign catch phrase, “SOX is Next”, the region pursued developments in tourism infrastructure, product enhancement, farm tourism, intensified marketing and promotion, as well as the crafting of Strategic Tourism Development Plans (STDP) by the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the region.

Strategic Tourism Development Plans (STDP)

The STDP provides an outline action plan to guide local tourism councils and other stakeholders on the development of their tourism sector for a specified period. For the region, twenty-one (21) municipalities along with (1) city have finished their STDPs, comprising eleven (11) from South Cotabato, seven (7) from Cotabato Province, three (3) from Sarangani, and Koronadal being the lone city.

Tourism Road Infrastructure

To help facilitate the development and accessibility of tourism areas in the region, tourism roads leading to the following tourist destinations were constructed:

Asik-Asik Falls, Alamada, Cotabato Lake Agko, Kidapawan City New Israel, Makilala, Cotabato Baras Bird Sanctuary, Tacurong City Eperanza Hot & Cold Spring, Sultan

Kudarat Kushiong Beach, Cotabato City

Gumasa Beach, Sarangani Lamlifew, Sarangani River Tubing, Sarangani Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Tarsier Sanctuary, Tupi, South Cotabato

Tausuvan Falls, Magpet, Cotabato

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Farm Tourism

Farm tourism as defined under Section 3 of Republic Act (RA) 10816, otherwise known as the “Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016”, stipulates that farm tourism is “the practice of attracting visitors and tourists to farm areas for production, educational and recreational purposes. It involves any agricultural – or fishery – based operation or activity that brings to a farm visitors, tourists, farmers and fisher folk who want to be educated and trained on farming and its related activities, and provides a venue for outdoor recreation and accessible family outings.”

In support of maximizing the benefits that can be derived from agriculture and tourism combined, the first Farm Tourism attraction in the region, accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) XII, named Felicidad Orchard & Garden Organics, was launched in March 2016. The farm highlights inventions that provide support to various farming techniques such as a patented wind mill design and an apparatus known as the Rex Compost Tea Brewer that converts compost to a multi-purpose liquid that can be used as fertilizer, pesticide and immune system booster for plants.

Tourist Arrivals and Hotel Occupancy In 2016, Cotabato City posted the highest growth in tourist arrivals at 69.6 percent followed by Tacurong City at 43.17 percent.

Table 8: Hotel Occupancy Rate by Area, Region XII, Actual (2015 and 2016)

Province/City Actual Occupancy

Growth (%) 2015 2016

Hotel Occupancy Rate*

Sultan Kudarat 23.95 22.18 -7.39

Cotabato Province 20.46 21.16 3.42

Sarangani Province 47.57 42.22 -11.25

South Cotabato 27.71 22.75 -17.90

Cotabato City 63.97 66.25 3.56

Kidapawan City 47.97 57.65 20.18

General Santos City 40.08 40.24 0.40

Tacurong City 25.66 28.92 12.70

Koronadal City 38.92 - - *combined day and overnight tourists Source of Data: DOT XII

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Table 9: Tourist Arrivals by Province/City, Region XII, Actual (2015 and 2016)

Province/City Tourist Arrivals Growth (%)

2015 2016

Tourist Arrivals*

Region XII 3,151,566 3,754,336 19.13

Sultan Kudarat 89,452 114,842 28.38

Cotabato Province 251,175 340,909 35.73

Sarangani Province 608,423 619,940 1.89

South Cotabato 437,343 535,203 22.38

Cotabato City 203,176 344,582 69.60

Kidapawan City 154,548 156,125 1.02

General Santos City 1,204,459 1,345,570 11.72

Tacurong City 131,970 188,935 43.17

Koronadal City 77,415 108,230 39.80 *combined day and overnight tourists Source of Data: DOT XII

By definition, day tourists are those who have visited tourism sites but were unable to spend a night in the hotels, lodging houses, and similar accommodations. Either they went home, stayed at the houses of their relatives, or travelled areas outside the said tourism sites for overnight accommodation. Night tourists are those who visited tourism sites in the region and spent at least one (1) night in the accommodation facilities within the said sites.

Tourists should stay overnight in the region to be counted, as required in the count and ranking system of the DOT. DOT XII generates its analysis on tourist arrivals from data provided by LGUs which were gathered from establishments with overnight accommodation facilities in their areas, such as hotels, inns and resorts and from log-in/entry at specific tourist destinations, e.g., resorts and parks.

Domestic tourists are defined as Filipinos working abroad with temporary or permanent residence/nationality abroad, while foreign tourists are those with foreign nationalities.

Cooperative Development

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) XII-Kidapawan Extension Office (KEO), as the lead government agency on cooperative development, regulates and ensures the viability and growth of cooperatives towards equity, social justice and economic development. For 2016, forty (40) bona fide cooperatives were issued with Certificates of Registration, about 7 percent lower than the previous year, with a total of about Php 217.5 million in cooperative investments, 19 percent higher than the previous year. The number of operating cooperatives in the region increased by about 57 percent, from 818 in 2015 to 1,283 in 2016 coupled with an increase in cooperative assets of about 16 percent.

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Table 10: Cooperative Development, Region XII, 2015-2016

Indicator Actual Accomplishments

Growth Rate (%) 2015 2016

Number of registered cooperatives 43 40 -6.98

Total Value of Cooperative Assets (PhP ‘000)

8,800,000 10,231,306.92 16.26

Total Value of Cooperative Investments (PhP)

182,000,000 217,499,475.58 19.51

Cooperative Membership 358,286 316,409 -11.69 Source of Data: CDA XII

For 2016, the increase in number of cooperatives helped generate employment among

the provinces and cities in the region, with a total of 37, 072 jobs generated.

Table 11: Cooperative Employment by Province and City, Region XII, 2016

Province/City Fulltime Part Time Volunteers

Total Male Female Male Female Male Female

Cotabato Province 885 968 326 489 206 351 3,225

Sarangani Province 172 125 145 142 75 93 752

South Cotabato 13,848 11,146 468 663 81 77 26,239

Sultan Kudarat 367 158 126 195 21 28 895

General Santos City 2,549 3,005 226 294 43 33 6,150

Cotabato City 65 74 43 73 92 16 363

TOTAL 17,886 15,476 1,108 1,562 475 565 37,072 Source of Data: CDA XII

Cooperative Performance

In recognition to the sustained growth and accelerated performance of the region’s cooperatives, the 2016 Search of Most Outstanding Coops, Coops Municipal Officer, and Outstanding Cooperative leader was conducted. Listed below are the Most Outstanding Cooperatives in the region for 2016.

Table 12: Most Outstanding Cooperatives, Region XII, 2016

Micro Sumbac Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Small Aleosan Credit Cooperative

Medium USM Employees Credit Cooperative

Large Sta. Catalina Multi-Purpose Cooperative Source of Data: CDA XII

In response to the development directives of the 0 to 10-Point Socio-Economic Agenda

of President Duterte’s administration, the development of the sector will adhere to the

Cooperative Development Road Map, with the following priorities:

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Promote rural and value chain development towards increasing agricultural and rural enterprise productivity, and rural tourism;

Invest in human capital development, including health and education systems, and match skills and training to meet the demand of businesses;

Pursue Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures; To make growth more inclusive in order to raise the quality of the Filipino workforce; and Create more quality jobs, and livelihood by sustaining growth and momentum.

Science and Technology

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XII has been steadfast in developing solutions to pressing national problems, developing appropriate technologies to create growth in the countryside, harnessing technology to improve industry competitiveness through Science and Technology (S&T) to enhance the delivery of government and social services, as well as harnessing emerging technologies to boost national competitiveness. However, the number of firms provided with S&T assistance, jobs created, technology interventions, and firms served posted decreases in 2016.

For 2016, the implementation of S&T program on Halal, and the diffusion of appropriate technologies for enterprise development through the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) were strengthened. Thirty-six (36) projects in the region were assisted by the SETUP with an overall estimated project cost of Php 53.207 million. For the 780 existing, and 232 start-up firms, the agency provided 1,607 interventions including technological assistance in the form of equipment, training, and consultancy services, among others. The promotion of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations (STARBOOKS) in the region resulted in the installation of kiosks in 18 sites regionwide, and with 50 sites undergoing coordination for installation.

Table 13: Science and Technology Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicators Actual Accomplishment

Growth (%) 2015 2016

No. of firms provided with S&T assistance 1,188 982 -17.34

No. of jobs created (person) 7,733 7,780 0.60

No. of technology interventions 1,978 1,607 -18.75

No. of firms served 2,296 1,684 -26.65 Source of Data: DOST XII

Consumer Welfare Awareness The region’s consumer welfare index remains positive as 63 percent of the region’s consumers are aware of their rights. To protect the rights of consumers, the conformance of establishments to fair trade laws (FTLs) in the region was ensured. For 2016, a total of 3,271 firms were monitored for adherence to the provisions of the Consumer Act, Price Act, and Product Standards, among other FTLs. Through firm monitoring activities and advocacies, establishments are becoming responsible and adherent to the provisions of fair trade laws. Establishments that are non-compliant to FTLs are penalized to the full extent of the law.

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Chapter 4

COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

AND FISHERY SECTOR

The agriculture and fishery sector is among the major players in the growth of the

region’s economy. The improved competitiveness of the sector would ensure a sustainable food supply and the availability of raw materials for the region’s processing activities and also for exports. The increased efficiency of the sector can be achieved through the provision of basic infrastructure and logistics support.

In 2016, the agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing (AHFF) has contributed about 23 percent in the region’s GRDP, of which 19 percent is the contribution of the agriculture and forestry, and 3.9 percent was contributed by fishing. However, the agriculture and fishery sector is recognized to be vulnerable to extreme impacts of natural and climatic hazard. The El Niño incident in 2015 and its prolonged effect up to 2016 have resulted in a declining 9.5 percent AHFF performance.

Increased productivity and production in agriculture and fishery sector towards the attainment of food security The Department of Agriculture (DA) implemented the Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) which aimed to increase production and productivity through transport infrastructure and agricultural support and services. A total of 19 Farm-to-Market Roads (FMRs), with equivalent length of 41.17 kilometers, were completed in 2016. The FMRs were designed with improved technical standards as all-weather and climate-smart infrastructures based on the specifications of IFSP implementing mechanism approved by the SOCCSKSARGEN-Area Development Project Board. These 19 FMRs were able to serve around 38,672 hectares of agricultural land and benefitted approximately 149,027 individuals in rural areas. In 2016, the IFSP has provided 4 postharvest facilities intended for farmers’ organizations and crops and livestock producer in the region. In accordance with the Integrated Area Development (IAD) strategy, the Department of Agriculture exercised its coordinative and monitoring functions of the key infrastructures, specifically the sea and airports that contributed to the enhancement of agri-fishery competitiveness and promote easy transport of goods from and to the region.

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Palay and Corn Production The production of palay suffered a decline of 7.0 percent or a drop of 91,007 metric tons from the total production in 2015. Palay production in irrigated areas decreased by 6 percent and rainfed areas by 11 percent. The extended impact of extreme dry season had caused the decline in production. An estimated of 14,561 hectares of irrigated areas were not planted with palay in 2016 due to insufficient water supply while in rainfed areas, about 10,000 hectares became unproductive during the season. The region also failed to attain the target palay production for the year 2016. Even then, SOCCSKSARGEN Region remained as the top palay producer in Mindanao and ranked 6th in the country (Table 15).

Table 14: Palay and Corn Production (in metric tons), Region XII, 2015 and 2016


2016 Target Growth Rate

(2015-2016) %

Gaps (2016 Actual vs. Target) 2015 2016

Palay 1,291,643.0 1,200,636.0 1,812,976.0 -7.0 (612,340.0)

Corn 1,239,275.0 1,144,010.0 1,407,084.0 -7.7 (263,074.0)

Sources of Data: PSA XII/DA XII

To lessen the impact of drought, the Rice Program implemented the following: distribution of 48,570 bags of certified seeds and fertilizers, distribution of Metarhizium and Trichograma for pest control, construction of two (2) small water impounding projects (SWIP) and three (3) diversion dams, procurement of 36 open source pumps as mitigating measure for El Niño, and distribution of 212 units of farm machineries for pre- and post-harvest activities.

Corn production slowed down by almost 8 percent, from 1.24 Million metric tons in 2016 to 1.14 Million metric tons in 2016, or a drop of about 100,000 metric tons. The area harvested with corn was lower by about 33,000 hectares or a decline of 8 percent owing to the sustained effect of El Niño. A gap of about 263,000 metric tons was not achieved in 2016 as targeted in the plan for the given year. Nevertheless, the region ranked 2nd in Mindanao and 3rd in the country in corn production (Table 17). About 81 percent of the corn produced in the region is yellow corn which is used as raw material in the production of feeds for livestock and poultry. In support to corn production in the region, the Corn Program of the DA has provided farmers and associations with services related to Biological Control Program; marketing linkages; farmer education program through trainings and techno showcase/ demo; and farm mechanization through the provision of corn planter, sheller, digger, harvester, farm tractors, mobile corn mill and mechanical corn dryer.

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Table 15: Palay Production by Region, 2016

REGION Palay Production

(in MT) 2016 Rank

Central Luzon 3,342,883.00 1

Cagayan Valley 2,332,654.00 2

Ilocos Region 1,805,126.00 3

Western Visayas 1,443,648.00 4

Bicol Region 1,275,492.00 5

SOCCSKSARGEN 1,200,642.00 6

MIMAROPA 1,080,408.00 7

Eastern Visayas 954,844.00 8

Northern Mindanao 711,284.00 9

Zamboanga Peninsula 581,110.00 10

ARMM 544,485.00 11

Negros Island Region 508,326.00 12

CARAGA 462,182.00 13

Davao Region 417,948.00 14

CALABARZON 407,124.00 15

CAR 382,848.00 16

Central Visayas 176,238.00 17 Source of Data: PSA CountrySTAT

Table 16: Corn Production by Region, 2016

REGION Corn Production

(in MT) 2016 Rank

Cagayan Valley 1,678,812.77 1

Northern Mindanao 1,223,116.09 2

SOCCSKSARGEN 1,144,010.00 3

ARMM 590,579.86 4

Ilocos Region 508,024.00 5

Central Luzon 259,546.28 6

Bicol Region 259,375.00 7

Zamboanga Peninsula 258,951.24 8

Davao Region 219,089.00 9

CAR 199,355.00 10

Negros Island Region 186,017.00 11

Western Visayas 153,504.45 12

CARAGA 144,528.86 13

MIMAROPA 114,604.00 14

Central Visayas 100,897.00 15

CALABARZON 96,821.00 16

Eastern Visayas 81,603.00 17 Source of Data: PSA CountrySTAT

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High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) Production The production of high value crops in the region declined in 2016 due to the extended effect of extreme dry period. Despite this negative performance, the region continued to produce various kinds of commercial crops and kept the record as top producer of some of these crops. SOCCSKSARGEN is the highest producer of coffee and asparagus in the country. It ranked second in the production of rubber and pineapple, and third in banana production in the country. To further enhance the commercial crop production, the High Value Crop (HVC) Program of DA distributed genetically superior planting materials of coffee, cacao and rubber, as well as assorted quality vegetables seeds in support to the Food Staple Self Sufficiency Program of the country. Other interventions include pest and disease management, extension support, education and training, small scale irrigation support, production facility support like the nursery and scion grove, and production, post-harvest and community-based processing equipment. The market development services were provided to farmers and farmers’ associations to ensure market access and to avail of high market prices. Relative to this, the conduct of Regional Banana Congress in September 15-16, 2016 has resulted in a well-negotiated market match, specifically the weekly shipment of a one-20 footer van of 220 crates (34 kg/crate) or equivalent to 7,480 kilogram /week of banana from Antipas, Cotabato to Palawan which started in the third week of October 2016. Likewise, on October 25, 2016, Lakatan Banana Shipment between Mua-an Farmers Association and Rustan Supercenters, Incorporated was launched. In addition, the third Regional Rubber Congress was held on October 24-25, 2016 and came up with the creation of a Rubber Board. To sustain the production of coconut in the region, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) implemented the accelerated coconut planting/replanting program in suitable areas. The program includes nursery development, seedlings/seednuts dispersal and fertilization using agricultural grade salt and coconut coir-based organic fertilizer. PCA also expanded their concerns on oil palm development, with focus on Smallholders Oil Palm Development Program for the procurement, delivery and planting of oil palm.

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Table 17: High Value Crops Production (MT), Region XII, 2015 and 2016


2016 Target Growth Rate

2015-2016 (%)

Gap (2016 Actual vs. Target) 2015 2016

Abaca 1,051.4 1,027.1 - -2.3 -

Asparagus 3,389.1 2,775.2 6,018.0 -18.1 (3,242.8)

Banana 1,159,091.5 1,024,388.8 1,469,420.0 -11.6 (445,031.2)

Cacao 104.0 92.8 - -10.8 -

Coconut 1,159,818.5 1,013,743.4 1,108,068.0 -12.6 (94,324.6)

Coffee 26,857.5 25,101.0 35,483.0 -6.5 (10,382.0)

Mango 58,574.8 46,891.8 67,752.0 -19.9 (20,860.2)

Pineapple 794,244.0 766,695.3 900,308.0 -3.5 (133,612.7)

Rubber 126,214.4 102,376.7 214,859.0 -18.9 (112,482.3)

Sugarcane 628,962.1 473,240.3 1,015,339.0 -24.8 (542,098.7)

Sources of Data: PSA XII/DA XII

Organic Agriculture

The National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) was also implemented which aimed to increase farm productivity by reducing expenses and eliminating the use of chemicals; ensure the health of farmers, consumers and the general public; minimize pollution and environmental destruction; and promote the healthy use of soil, water and air.

SOCCSKSARGEN has subjected different crops to organic farming such as rice,

coconut, banana, corn, vegetables, coffee, cacao, root crops, and fruit trees. Organic products are exported to eight (8) international neighbors, namely, Hongkong, USA, Dubai, Macau, Japan, Europe, Holland and Italy. Local markets include Cebu, Manila, Davao and Iloilo.

The region hosts seven (7) farms that had been certified as organic agriculture

producers with 2,433 practitioners of the industry. In 2016, the region was able to provide seeds, botanical pesticides, organic fertilizers,

sprayer for concoction, shredder machine, multi-cultivator and vermi composting facility to support the organic farming.

Fish Production The total fish production of the region dropped by about 11 percent, which can be attributed to the El Niño phenomenon in the first half of the year. Commercial fish production was down by almost 11 percent because of less fish appearance in high water temperature. Likewise, municipal water fish production also declined due to the warming of sea and fresh waters.

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High mortality and slow growth of species were experienced in aquaculture fish farms which resulted in the decreased production of about 25 percent. The plan targets for a given year were not met considering the big gaps in all of the indicators. Table 18: Fish Production (MT), Region XII, 2015 and 2016


2016 Targets Growth Rate

(%) Gaps

2015 2016

Commercial 270,767.99 241,282.95 336,772.0 -10.9 (95,489.1)

Municipal Inland 22,530.83 21,556.82 37,275.0 -4.3 (15,718.2)

Municipal Marine 17,754.21 14,671.25 26,740.0 -17.4 (12,068.8)

Aquaculture 17,633.95 13,286.50 49,616.0 -24.7 (36,329.5)

Region XII 328,686.98 290,797.52 450,403.0 -11.5 (159,605.5) Sources of Data: PSA XII/DA XII

Based on the volume of fish unloading in different ports of the country, General Santos

Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) in SOCCSKSARGEN Region recorded a decline. However, it remained to be on top nationwide, followed by the Navotas Fish Port Complex (Figure 4).

Source of Data: Philippine Fisheries Development Authority

Equal Access to Land and Land Rights

The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and its extension, the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER), served as the government’s platforms to promote social justice and provide better lives to farmer-beneficiaries through land tenure improvement, agrarian justice delivery, and programs for the agrarian reform beneficiaries.

In 2016, the agrarian reform program has distributed 5,046 hectares of land to beneficiaries which manifested a gap of 1,679 hectares vis-à-vis the target for the year. A total of 3,096 hectares were surveyed and approved in 2016, about 31 percent lower than the performance in 2015. In addition, a total of 1,549 agrarian related cases were approved during the year, one Agrarian Reform Community (ARC) was organized, 709 agrarian reform

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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

CFP DFPC GSFPC IFPC LFPC NGPC SFP ZFPC

123 3,158

217,630

29,433 26,333

157,542

4,672 11,622 183 2,587

206,719

31,341 23,963

169,437

2,842 19,279

Figure 4: Volume of Fish Unloadings (in MT) 2015 and 2016

2015 2016

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beneficiaries (ARB) organizations were assisted, and 3,505 ARBs were provided with microfinance assistance. Table 19: Land Distribution and Land Rights Accomplishments, Region XII, 2015

and 2016

Indicator Actual 2016

Target Growth Rate

(%) Gap

2015 2016

Land Tenure Services

1. Land Distribution 6,587 5,046 6,725 (23.39) (1,679)

No. of Hectares of land distributed under CARP

6,587 5,046 6,725 (23.39) (1,679)

2. Land Survey Approved 9,726 5,422 19,153 (44.25) (13,731)

No. of hectares surveyed and approved

4,463 3,096 8,768 (30.62) (5,671)

No. of hectares of collective lands surveyed and approved

5,263 2,326 10,385 (55.81) (8,060)

3. Leasehold Operation 1,684 1,856 2,000 10.16 (145)

Agrarian Justice Delivery

Adjudication Cases (No. of cases resolved)

247 263 283 6 (20)

Agrarian -related cases resolved 1,953 1,549 2,406 (21) (875)

Agrarian Reform Communities

No of ARCs established/developed 1 1 2 0 (1)

No. of ARB organizations assisted 471 709 393 51 (316) Source of Data: DAR XII

Future Directions Continue the implementation of the Integrated Food Security Program, specifically the

FMR concreting, establishment of postharvest and processing facilities in strategic areas; Increase farm productivity and build-up increments to attain self-sufficiency by the end of

2019 through the following: - Seed Growers Training - Strengthening of Food Security Program through Corporate Rice Farming - Farmers Field School - Establishment of rice model farm through expanded hybrid seed utilization - Establishment of Technology demonstrations - Support small scale irrigation projects (SWIP, Shallow Tube Wells and Solar-

Powered Irrigation Projects) Provide quality planting materials for priority high value crops to enhance productivity and

production; Improve commodity competitiveness in order to reduce importation of various vegetables; Employ value chain analysis approach as a tool for value- adding and product

development; Establish production facilities and postharvest equipment and machineries; and Increase livestock production and improve productivity to ensure the availability,

accessibility and affordability of livestock products.

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Chapter 5

ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE

DEVELOPMENT

To support its growing economy, the region implemented high impact projects to accelerate the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure facilities to establish an effective infrastructure support system that would make possible the achievement of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Integrated and effective transport system

Land Transportation Roads and Bridges

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.

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.

To ensure the efficient transport of people and products, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XII implemented strategic road projects enhancing the accessibility to production areas, major tourism destinations and basic facilities in the region. The region is determined in implementing its Kilos Abante Programs/ Projects (KAPP). From a total road length of 533.087 kilometers, 379.507 kilometers, or 71.19 percent are paved.

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Table 20: Status of Kilos Abante Programs/Projects (KAPP), Region XII, As of December 2016

Road Network Road Statistics (In Kilometers)

No. of Projects Implemented (2011-2015)

Total Project Cost (PhP M)

Paved Unpaved Length Com-

pleted On-

going

1. Marbel – Makar Road

58.906 0 58.906 32 3 1,300,792.50

2. Makilala – Allah Valley Road

34.238 0 34.238 26 1 847,939.00

3. Matalam – M’lang – Bagontapay Road

23.633 0 23.633 14 0 400,584.00

4. Sen. Ninoy Aquino (SNA) – Lebak – Kalamansig Road

11.432 49.965 61.397 11 8 869,706.00

5. Kalamansig – Palimbang – Maitum Road

109.738** 22.044** 131.782** 67 5 3,405,768.10

6. Surallah – Lake Sebu – Maitum Road

33.701 60.053 93.754 16 10 1,857,912.00

7. Maitum – Lake Sebu Road

11.481 11.987 23.468 5 2 630,494.00

8. Banisilan – Guiling – Alamada – Libungan Road

61.175 9.531 70.706 37 3 1,638,270.00

9. Gen. Santos City Circumferential Road

19.633 0 19.633 *** *** 979,520.00

10. Cotabato City Circumferential Road ****

15.570 0 15.570 27 1 824,520.00

Note: *

Status as of November 30, 2016

** Road length statistics for the entire Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig-Palimbang-MaitumRoad. The road section from Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig is already paved.

*** The northern portion of the circumferential road is now open to trafiic, while the construction of Banawalan Bridge 2 in the western section is still on-going and targeted to be completed in CY 2017. Once, completed, the western section can now be open to traffic.

**** The total cost already includes the Construction of Access Road leading to Timako Seaport with New Bridge (Miwaroy Bridge) amounting to PhP 115.63 Million but the project has not yet started.

Source of Data: DPWH XII

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Table 21: Status of National Road and Bridge Projects, Region XII, CY 2015

Major programs/projects Location

Total Cost (PhP ‘000)

Status of Implementation (completed/on-going)

As of Jan. 2016

As of Dec. 2016

ROADS

1. Road upgrading along Surallah-Lake Sebu-Maitum Road from Datal Lawa Bridge to Kolonbong Bridge

Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

90,000 70.28% 100.00%

2. Road upgrading along Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig-Palimbang-Sarangani Road

Sultan Kudarat 724,090 91.98% 100.00%

3. Road upgrading along Kidapawan-Calunasan-Mlang Road

Cotabato Province

250,000 84.90% 100.00%

4. Road upgrading along Banisilan-Guiling-Alamada-Libungan Road

Cotabato Province

215,222 97.94% 100.00%

5. Road upgrading along Maitum-Lake Sebu Road

Sarangani 167,632 81.00% 100.00%

6. Road upgrading along Demoloc-Little Bagio-Alabel Road

Sarangani 254,077 79.87% 100.00%

7. Road widening along Davao-Cotabato Road (Jct. Digos-Cotabato Road)

Cotabato Province

260,147 85.95% 100.00%

8. Road upgrading along Kidapawan-Allah Junction Road

Cotabato Province

126,802 94.78% 100.00%

9. Widening of Marbel-Makar Road

South Cotabato 228,753 99.00% 100.00%

10. Road widening along Cotabato Road

Sultan Kudarat 149,094 72.69% 100.00%

BRIDGES

11. Construction of Marbel-Allah Valley Bridge-Cotabato Road

Sultan Kudarat 150,600 47.33% 98.90%

12. Completion of Tarbong Bridge along Cotabato City Circumferential Road, Phase II

Cotabato City 154,320 43.03% 88.05%


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Table 22: Summary of DPWH XII District Engineering Office Accomplishment for

CY 2016

Office Allocation

(P’000) Accomplishment

(%) Remarks

South Cotabato I DEO 181,196.00 97.61 56 completed; 2 on-going

South Cotabato II DEO 393,764.17 98.79 44 completed; 2 on-going

Sarangani DEO 279,256.79 100.00 completed

Sultan Kudarat 1st DEO 243,087.80 86.05 25 completed; 5 on-going

Sultan Kudarat 2nd DEO 279,352.79 95.52 24 completed; 3 on-going

Cotabato 1st DEO 202,294.00 100.00 Completed

Cotabato 2nd DEO 750,659.00 100.00 Completed

Cotabato City DEO 1,745,722.79 90.99 146 completed; 10 on-going

Regional Office 9,357,556.00 83.82 29 completed; 49 on-going Source of Data: DPWH XII

Table 23: Key Accomplishments of Major Road Projects, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator

Actual Accomplishment 2016

Target

Growth

(%)

2015 Accomplish-

ment 2015 2016

1. Rehab/Reconstruction of Deteriorated Pavement along Arterial/Secondary Roads (km)

- 10.85 10.85 - -

2. Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete) of National Arterial/Secondary Roads (km)

127.456 3,287.68 2,310.23 2,541.64 127.456

3. Concrete/Widening of existing National Arterial/Secondary Roads (km)

45.941 68.45 68.45 49.00 45.941

4. Construction/Improvement of National Bridges (Lm)

2 projects 4 projects 4 projects 100.00 2 projects

5. Flood Control Drainage (No. of Projects)

14 23 24 64.29 14

6. Tourism Road Projects 5 6 7 20.00 5


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Seaport Development

Port of General Santos

The Port of General Santos City, one of the leading modern ports in the country, is considered the gateway of SOCCSKSARGEN Region. It is a certified International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS), and it takes pride of an ISO-compliant cargo handling operator (ISO 901 and ISO 14001).

Statistical data on cargo throughput and number of vessels have significantly increased in 2016 compared to that in 2015. The PMO exceeded its target number of vessels and cargo throughput for the year. The increase is attributable to the port’s efficiency.

Policy on loading and closing time was implemented whereby focus on cargo

readiness was emphasized. Moreover, a pre-planning meeting was conducted daily to ensure efficiency in the loading and unloading operation, resulting to a faster turn-around time of vessels.

The Port of General Santos is implementing three (3) international management

systems: on quality (ISO 9001-2008); on safety (PSHEMS); and, on security (ISPS). The implementation of these systems raised the standard and quality of service in the port which in turn contributed to its efficiency.

For its major programs/projects/activities implemented, the rehabilitation/upgrading of

western wharf was already completed on February 5, 2017, while the construction of wharf for Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) crane, and construction of port operations building are ongoing.

For the future directions/thrusts in 2017, the PPA-PMO SOCSARGEN will continually

identify and plan on improving and developing the Makar Wharf in response to the needs of its stakeholders. The ongoing construction of wharf for RMG crane will provide improvements on loading and unloading capacity of the port. In addition, the implementation of the PMO annual maintenance program to upkeep and maintain its existing port is being implemented to specifically focus on maintaining the berthing and mooring facilities, port services related facilities such as the container yard and reefer facility including the improvement of passenger terminal building, and RoRo facility in preparation for ASEAN RoRo connectivity.

Table 24: Cargo Throughput and Number of Vessels Handled, Region XII, 2015

and 2016

Indicator 2015

Accomplishment 2016

Accomplishment 2016 Target Growth (%)

Cargo throughput (metric tons per annum)

3,519,580 4,259,431 4,195,774 21.02

Number of vessels 1,306 1,983 1,728 51.83 Source of Data: PPA-PMO SOCSARGEN

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Table 25: Major Programs/Projects/Activities Implemented

Program/Project

Brief Description

Location

Total Cost (PhP

‘000,000)

Source of Fund

Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Western Wharf

Removal and replacement of 2,646 square meters RC deck with 4,217 ln.m. pile driving including supply and installation of 26 sets 1200D x 1500L cylindrical rubber dock fenders and 13 sets 50 tons T-head mooring bollards

Makar Wharf, General Santos City

105.83 PPA Corporate Fund

Construction of Wharf for Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) Crane

Construction of port operations building



Construction of Port Operations Building

Construction of port operations building



Source of Data: PPA-PMO SOCSARGEN

Glan Port

Glan port located in the province of Sarangani is one of the municipal ports in the

region which intends to provide alternate amenities for the transport of people and products to the northern part of the region. On its development project, the extension of Glan Port wharf, the widening of its causeway, and the construction of the Passenger Terminal Building were completed with a total cost of PhP 12,508,000.00.

Construction of Timako Port Another municipal port in the region is the Timako port, which also intends to provide

alternate amenities for the transport of people and products to the southern part of the region. An allocation of PhP92,680,000.00 from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) corporate funds was made available for the implementation of Timako Port Development Project Phase 1. The project involves the construction of rock causeway and a Roll On-Roll Off (RoRo) ramp.

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Airport Development

General Santos City International Airport Like cities, airports are never static. They are constantly evolving in form and function.

The aerotropolis, like any other traditional city, consists of a central core with rings of development permeating outwards. It is a metropolitan subregion where the layout, infrastructure, and economy are centered on an airport which serves as a multimodal “airport city” commercial core. With its goal of becoming an Aerotropolis, the General Santos City International Airport implemented a number of projects in 2016, as shown in the table below.

Table 26: Status of Projects Implemented, As of December 2016

Name of Project Status of

Implementation Total Cost (PhP ‘000)

B.1 Gen. Santos City Airport Improvement Project

1) Expansion of Passenger Terminal Building Project

Substantially

Completed

25,000.00

2) Procurement of New Carousel Completed/Installed 20,000.00

3) Expansion of Vehicle Parking Area Project Completed 10,000.00

4) Rehabilitation and Expansion of GSC Airport Terminal Building *

Not yet started but

already awarded to

winning contractor

434,291.66

5) Expansion of Apron and Construction of Drainage System

54,370.89

6) Construction of Water Supply Facilities

Not yet started and

funds to be

downloaded by

DOTr to CAAP-CO

thru MOA

10,000.00

7) Upgrading of Navigational Aids 137,000.00

8) Rehabilitation of Administration Building and Control Tower

To be determined

9) Construction of Satellite Fire Station with Access Road

To be determined

10) Upgrading of Power Plant and Rehabilitation of Airfield Lighting System

To be determined

Source of Data: CAAP-GSC

Cotabato (Awang) Airport

Cotabato City is currently served by the Cotabato (Awang) 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.

To improve the Cotabato (Awang) Airport, an ongoing construction of cargo terminal

building, as of December 2016, amounting to PhP5 Million, was implemented. Also, the Civil Aviation Security Service – Office for Transportation Security (CAS-OTS) provided the Cotabato Airport with the state-of-the-art security screening equipment composed of x-ray machine, walk-through metal detector, handheld metal detector and closed-circuit television.

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Central Mindanao (Mlang) Airport The Development of the Central Mindanao Airport (formerly known as M’lang Airport)

will be among the major support facilities in Region XII that will provide efficient access for various agricultural commodities to domestic and international market. The airport is projected to be an alternate airport for Awang Airport and will also cater to the entire province of Cotabato and nearby municipalities of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao and South Cotabato.

The expansion of the airport, which includes the extension and widening of the runway,

concreting of apron, installation of fire station, and construction of perimeter fence was already completed with a total amount of PhP 160 Million.

On the expansion of the airport land area, the survey was completed and the

Department of Transportation (DOTr) has downloaded to the Provincial Government of Cotabato Province a total of PhP10 Million out of the PhP20 Million budget allocated. Its feasibility and master plan study, and environmental impact assessment was not yet started but it was already awarded to the winning bidder. The development of access road, under the CY 2017 DPWH infrastructure program, amounting to PhP100 Million, was not yet started.

Efficient water resource management Irrigation

To support the region’s agricultural development, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XII continues to implement irrigation projects in the region thereby increasing the region’s irrigated areas. In CY 2016, 170,219.31 hectares, or 88. 6 percent, of the 192,173.14 hectares potential irrigable area, are already irrigated, as 458 hectares from existing irrigation systems are restored, 1,766 hectares are rehabilitated, and 871 hectares are generated from the newly constructed national and communal irrigation projects (NIS, CIS).

Table 27: Major Programs/Projects/Activities Implemented, Region XII, December 2016

Name of Project Status Total Cost (PhP ‘000)

1) MMIP Rehabilitation and Improvement of Maridagao River Irrigation System (MRIS)

Completed 305,000.00

2) MMIP Phase II Completion and Improvement of 1,611 has. Upper Malitubog Service Area (UMSA)

Completed 100,000.00

3) MMIP Phase II Construction of Irrigation and Drainage Facilities for Malitubog and Pagalungan Extension Area

On-going 3,091,350.00 (funds released from CY 2011-2016)

4) MMIP Upper Malitubog Service Area Repair and Improvement Works (UMARIW)

Completed 46,075.00

5) Repair and Improvement of Right Main Canal -1 (RMC1) at Upper Malitubog Service Area (UMSA)

On-going 100,000.00

6) CY 2016 Rehabilitation of Maridagao River Irrigation System

On-going 16,000.00

Source of Data: NIA XII

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Flood Control

To address the problem on flooding in the region, the DPWH XII implemented flood

control projects in four major sub-basins, as shown in the table below.

Table 28: Status of Flood Control Projects in Four Major Sub-basins, Region XII

Name of Project No. of Projects

Implemented/Status Total Cost (PhP

‘000) Completed On-going

1) Construction of Flood Control Projects in the Cotabato and Lower Pulangi Sub-Basins

5 4 967,037.00

2) Construction of Flood Control Projects in the Ala Sub-Basin

11 3 1,332,000.00

3) Construction of Flood Control Projects in the Libungan Sub-Basin

- 1 110,000.00

4) Construction of Flood Control Projects in the Banga Sub-Basin

- 1 52,101.00

Source of Data: DPWH Region XII

Table 29: Major Programs/Projects/Activities Implemented, Region XII, CY 2016

Major programs/projects Location Total Cost (PhP ‘000)

Status of Implementation (completed/on-going)

As of Jan. 2016

As of Dec. 2016

1. Construction of Lumayong Flood Control (River Bank Protection with revetment) along Bukidnon-Cotabato Road

North Cotabato

50,000 55.73% 100.00%

2. Construction of Ala River,Right Bank Protection, Lambayong Section

Sultan Kudarat

96,071 21.83% 100.00%

3. Construction of River Bank Protection w/ Revetment along Allah River (Sto. Niño and Panay Section)

South Cotabato

186,793 54.40% 100.00%

4. Construction of Flood Control Projects along Libungan River, Nalin Flood Control, Phase II & III

Midsayap, North Cotabato

110,000 64.59% 100.00%

5. Construction of Ala River, Right Bank Protection, Lambayong

Sultan Kudarat

277,522 53.89% 100.00%

6. Construction of Right Bank Protection w/ Revetment Dajay Section, Phase II, Surallah

South Cotabato

141,000 50.10% 93.20%

7. Construction of Simuay Flood Control Project

Sultan Kudarat

150,000 85.25% 100.00%

Source of Data: DPWH Region XII

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Adequate and Reliable Energy Supply

Energy supply in the region is complemented by the region’s renewable energy projects that include geothermal, hydro, and solar power projects. Among the geothermal power projects are the Mt. APO Geothermal Production Field with a total installed capacity of 108.48 Mega Watts (MW) and the Mt. Zion Geothermal Power Project with a potential capacity of 20 MW. Hydroelectric power projects include the Alamada, Kabulnan 2, Siguil (1, 2, 3), Kalaong (1, 2, 3), Lanon, Takbo, Magpet (1, 2), and Makilala 1 Hydro Power Projects with a total potential capacity of 186.8 MW, and Marbel 1 Hydro Power Project with a total installed capacity of 0.5 MW. Solar power projects include the Alabel, General Santos City (2, 3), Kalamansig, Maasim Hybrid, South Cotabato, and Gensan (Phase I, II) Solar Power Projects with a total potential capacity of 413 MW, and Centrala Solar Power Project with a total installed capacity of 6.23 MW.

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.

With the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT’s) vision

of providing Internet for all, where no Juan is left behind, its flagship project, Juan Konek! Free Public WiFi Internet Access in Public Places, was conceived and being implemented and expected to be completed in the next three (3) years.

Also, with the aim to harness Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to

enable, empower and transform society creating an inclusive, integrated and equitable countryside, through providing opportunities for employment and empowering entrepreneurs, the DICT is preparing for its Tech4ED project. By giving the marginalized access to digital opportunities, Tech4ED will now make it possible for hundreds and thousands of people to start businesses, get education, gain employment and take their first steps towards improving their families’ well-being, through a single ICT portal in a single center.

The Tech4ED’s platforms are: (1) E-Edu Skills, which aims to enable education

seekers to gain a High School Diploma through informal education; (2) E-Assist, which aims to provide digital and employment opportunities to vulnerable groups and marginalized communities; (3) E-Agri, which aims to empower the farmers, cooperatives, agribusiness, and food processors by helping them obtain real time information price in the market; and (4) E-Gov, which aims to provide citizens with the necessary government services and information.

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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.

Stable public financial management attained

Increasing local income

The Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) serves as the focal agency and authority in local finance. It continues to support and advocate policy initiatives that will further enhance local government units’ (LGUs) fiscal management, collection enforcement and financial performance. Its strategies were focused on continuing good governance reforms through resource mobilization programs, good governance and transparency initiatives, implementation of special projects, enhancement of existing systems, networking and linking with international partners and capacity development programs for BLGF and LGUs.

Through the Revenue Generation Program of BLGF, LGUs are provided with technical

assistance in implementing tax collection enforcement programs and strategies aimed at improving their performance in generating locally sourced income which includes updating of Local Revenue Codes, Schedule of Market Values, credit financing schemes, and improved financial reporting system, among others.

As of 2016, local governments’ actual collection of local incomes reached Php2,749.85

million pesos, lower compared to its target for the year of P3,370.4 million pesos. This posted a collection efficiency of only 82 percent.

Table 30: Local Tax and Non-Tax Revenues, Region XII, 2016

Local Income Source 2016 Target (PM) 2016 Actual

Collection (PM) Collection Efficiency

(%)

Real property tax 1,067.4 558.20 52.0

Business tax 842.2 905.01 107.0

Fees and charges 948.4 816.34 86.0

Economic enterprises 512.5 470.30 92.0

Total 3,370.4 2,749.85 82.0 Source of Data: Department of Finance-Bureau of Local Government Finance XII

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Figure 5: Share of Local Revenues, 2016, (%)

Source of Data: BLGF XII

For tax revenues, business tax

accounted for the highest contribution at

32.9 percent as compared to the 20.3

percent share from real property tax in

2016. Business tax also posted the

highest collection efficiency at 107.0

percent.

For non-tax revenues, fees and

charges posted an actual collection of

PhP816.34 million, followed by economic

enterprises at PhP470.30 million, the latter

posting a collection efficiency of 92.0

percent.

Intensifying collection of Internal Revenue Tax The implementation of priority programs of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) contributed significantly to the attainment of the annual revenue targets and the success of its effort to generate revenues for the government. For Region XII, total revenue collections increased by 15.15 percent, from PhP 7,643.48 million in 2015 to PhP8,801.48 million in 2016. For 2016, the continuing priority programs that are aligned with the BIR High-Level

Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 include the Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) Program, OPLAN

KANDADO Program, Electronic Tax Information System-1 (eTIS-1), Exchange of Information

(EOI) Program, VAT Audit, Taxpayer Registration Information Update (TRIU) and Enhanced

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Card, Online Application and Processing of Tax

Clearance for Bidding Purposes, and Automated Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

Computation, among others.

Resilient banking system The Philippine banking system, with bank offices nationwide, is composed of head offices and bank branches in the regions. In SOCCSKSARGEN, the number of banks established increased by 11.0 percent from 209 banks in 2015 to 232 in 2016. Loan portfolios increased by 39.0 percent, from 36.117 billion pesos in 2015 to 50.206 billion pesos in 2016. Meanwhile, deposit liabilities increased from 93.771 billion pesos in 2015 to 108.077 billion pesos in 2016 or an increase of 15.3 percent.

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Table 31: Banks, Loan Portfolios and Deposit Liabilities, Region XII, 2015 and 2016


Growth (%) 2015 2016

Number of banks established 209 232 11.0

Loan portfolios (In billion Pesos) 36.117 50.206 39.0

Deposit liabilities (In billion Pesos) 93.771 108.077 15.3 Source of Data: Central Bank of the Philippines-General Santos City

Year-on-year first quarter data showed that the number of branches of universal and

commercial banks in the region increased to 120 in March 2016 from 118 branches registered in 2015. The number of branch offices of thrift banks increased to 31 from 27 branches in 2015. Rural and cooperative banks remained at 59 branches in 2016. The number of automated teller machines (ATMs) in the region increased to 374 in 2016 from 349 in 2015. SOCCSKSARGEN posted a bank density ration of 4 or an average of 4 banks per municipality.

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Chapter 7

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW

Good Governance and the Rule of Law

Promoting good local governance The promotion of good local governance is anchored on the values of transparency and accountability. Performance is geared toward the attainment of the identified outcome areas, namely: 1) accountable, transparent, participative and effective local governance; 2) environment-protective, climate change adaptive and disaster-resilient LGUs; 3) business-friendly and competitive LGUs; 4) socially-protective LGUs; 5) peaceful and safe LGUs; and 6) strengthened internal organization capacity. In 2016, the DILG XII reported that 14 local government units (LGUs) have passed the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). In addition, two LGUs were conferred the

national award for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Award (LTIA), barangays Poblacion,

Polomolok and City Heights, General Santos City for the highly-urbanized city (HUC) category. The year 2016 also produced milestones of accomplishments were 46, or 92 percent of the LGUs, were conferred with the 2015 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) by DSWD XII, two of which were shortlisted in the 2015 Presidential Award. A total of 416 locally-funded projects (LFPs) were implemented in the region for the period 2012-2016. Of these, 271 LFPs, or 65.14 percent, were completed, 64 LFPs or 15.38 percent are ongoing, while 81 or 19.47 percent are on the pipeline and/or proposal stage. For SALINTUBIG (potable water supply) projects, of the PhP190 million allocation, PhP123 million was released to LGUs. On the total BUB allocation, out of PhP486,719,936, about 80.73 percent or PhP392,920,551 was released to the LGUs. Another LFP is the PAMANA Pillar 3 program which is the national government’s focused development program for isolated, hard-to-reach, conflict-affected/conflict- vulnerable communities consisting of infrastructure projects – roads, peace centers, multi-purpose buildings. The DILG XII also spearheaded the launching of the Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Droga (MASA-MASID) program in November 2016. Meanwhile, the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) passed a resolution creating the Regional Crisis Management Commitment (RCMC) and the adoption of its protocols under the RPOC. Regionwide orientation on the Operation LISTO and Climate Change Expenditure Tagging and relevant training on DRR-CCA, like Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA), were conducted towards achieving the goals on environment protection and CCA and disaster resiliency.

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Strengthening processes in the bureaucracy The Civil Service Commission (CSC) XII strongly advocated for the maintenance of 100 percent smoke-free work environment and helped promote Occupational Safety among all partner agencies to protect men and women in the workforce. As a strong smoke-free champion for three consecutive years, the CSC XII was conferred by DOH as Red Orchid Hall of Fame Awardee in April 2016. CSC XII was also awarded as certified ISO compliant with the assessment of its Processing of Appointments and found to be in accordance with the CSC QMS standards certification for ISO compliant regional offices. The 2016 ARTA report card survey was completed in 2016, with a total of sixty service offices consisting of four local water districts, two state universities and colleges, forty-eight LGUs, and six branches of LandBank of the Philippines. Of the sixty offices surveyed, three obtained Excellent rating, one Outstanding, forty-seven Good, and nine Acceptable rating. The AIMS (Appointments Information Management System (AIMS) which was launched in October 2016, is designed to enhance the systems and procedures in appointments processing with automated process of recording and monitoring the status of appointments processed by field offices. Aside from improving the communication channels between the CSC and its clientele, AIMS is expected to encourage practitioners to fully comply with CSC policies as their prompt submission and compliance can be tracked with the system.

Improving administrative efficiency

As of 2016, about 45 regional line agencies out of the 65 RLAs in the region, or around 63 percent, had fully transferred to Koronadal City. A total of 25 agencies namely: BLGF, NBI, DOT, DTI, NMIS, DILG, OWWA, BFP, PPA, NAPOLCOM, PAO, NCIP, DOLE, NCMB, NLRC, TESDA, RTWPB, LTFRB, DOTC-TELOF, NNC, PIA, LTO, PHIC, CDA, and NHA are renting office buildings outside the Prime Regional Government Center (PRGC) or elsewhere in the region while awaiting for the approval of their respective budget for building construction in Koronadal City. Around 11 agencies have already owned lots within Koronadal City limits and have established their respective office buildings thereat, namely: DBM, DPWH, DSWD, NTC, BIR, Land Bank of the Philippines, DENR-RED, DENR-ERDS, DENR-FMS, DENR-PAWC. Regional offices that are still in Cotabato City are PopCom, DOST, DAR, PSA, CHR, CSC and DOH-CHD.

The City Government of Koronadal has initially accommodated 35 regional offices with lots at the Prime Regional Government Center (PRGC). Of these, nine agencies are already occupying their offices, namely: DepEd, CHED, DENR-EMB, DENR-MGB, Bureau of Treasury, BFAR, NEDA, DA and BJMP.

Strengthening Private/Civil Society Participation in the Development Process

The SOV is a national search which aims to highlight and recognize the outstanding performance and dedication to service of Filipino volunteers in building strong communities through volunteerism. The SOV is an annual search being spearheaded by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). The search shall grant awards

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for national awardee for individual category, both for adult and youth, and organization, both for profit and not-for-profit.

Outstanding volunteers in the region are chosen by a regional search committee

chaired by NEDA XII and composed of representatives from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Civil Service Commission (CSC), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and one representative from the private sector. For 2016, a total of 10 qualified nominees, composed of one (1) youth and five (5) adults for the Individual Category, as well as two (2) each for Profit Organization, and Not-for-profit Organization were endorsed to the National Search Committee (NSC). The short-listed nominees are engaged in volunteer work consisting of environment conservation and clean-up, livelihood like sewing and handicraft, education through school building construction, disaster preparedness, micro-finance, community work, and agriculture.

In the 2016 SOV, the National Search Committee recognized two of the ten nominees

recommended by the SOV RSC XII. Mr. Marcelo L. Gusanan, of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat was cited as a National Awardee Individual Category (Adult) for implementing a school building project which was completed with the strong participation of the community. The project generated savings which was later used to construct the school’s stage and water reservoir. Mr. Algem Cris B. Crusis, an engineering student of the Mindanao State University in General Santos City was recognized as a Regional Awardee Individual Category (Youth) for his volunteer work on sea turtles (pawikan) conservation and as co-founder of the PaWeCan Do It movement.

Rationalizing Government Expenditures Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 376, the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) is mandated to monitor all development projects undertaken by Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs). It is required to prepare consolidated quarterly reports on its findings and recommendations to expedite project implementation.

In 2016, the RPMC XII conducted quarterly field monitoring and ocular inspections focusing on development projects with large funding and those confronted with implementation problems. Reports were prepared and solutions were recommended by the Committee during its quarterly meetings cum Problem-Solving Sessions (PSSs). Corresponding resolutions were passed to support the recommendations that require action from the national government.

In addition to the DPWH-implemented projects, a number of programs/projects under

the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB), PAyapa at MAsaganang PAmayanan (PAMANA), KALAHI-CIDSS Program, Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP), and Department of Agriculture (DA) - Food Security Program (FSP) were inspected. Also visited were SUC-implemented and LGU-implemented projects under the Local Government Support Fund, in response to the request of LGUs and some regional line agencies in the region.

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Likewise, special monthly monitoring visits were conducted for the Design and Build of Infrastructure Project for Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC), Hospital Modernization, and the Construction of Multi-Purpose Building (Sarangani Provincial Hospital) Phase III project in the 2nd semester of CY 2016. These two (2) projects were given special attention by RPMC XII due to significant delays in their implementation. Through the Committee’s intervention and conduct of special PSS, the two projects proceeded on schedule as revised and approved by the concerned agency.

Enhancing access to the justice system

Specific strategy: Effective and efficient delivery of social justice

Address the decongestion of jails; Address inadequate manpower (jail wardens and guards); Provide logistics support to properly respond to the needs of the population and the

community; Safeguard the welfare of inmates; Supports the rehabilitation/improvement/expansion and construction of jail and other

related facilities; and, Increase in subsistence allocation for inmates according to the prevailing rice of food

commodities.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 6975 also known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city and municipal jails in the region with tasks of safekeeping, welfare and development of the inmates.

Table 32: List of Jail Facility and Inmates Population, Region XII, 2016

Jail Facility Inmates Population

% Change March 2016 December 2016

General Santos City Jail 1,727 2,071 19.92

General Santos City Female Detention 176 238 35.23

Cotabato City Jail 322 375 16.46

Kidapawan City District Jail 102 101 (0.98)

Makilala District Jail 77 68 (11.69)

Kabacan District Jail 46 27 (41.30)

Pigcawayan District Jail 67 51 (23.88)

Koronadal City District Jail 34 85 150.00

Polomolok Municipal Jail 91 100 9.89

North Cotabato District Jail 1,329 1,511 13.69

Sultan Kudarat District Jail 754 917 21.62

Tacurong City Jail 53 104 96.23

Malapatan District Jail 23 22 (4.35)

Alabel District Jail 40 43 7.50

TOTAL 4,841 5,713 18.01 Source of Data: BJMP XII

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In the SOCCSKSARGEN Region, BJMP XII implemented a rehabilitation program with four major areas, namely: livelihood projects, educational and vocational training, recreation and sports, and religious/spiritual activities. These were continuously implemented to reform offenders and made them law-abiding and productive citizens.

BJMP XII managed 14 jails with a total inmate population of 5,713, as of 31 December

2016. From March to December 2016, the inmate population of these jails recorded an increase of 18.01 percent. The increase was attributed to the government’s relentless campaign against illegal drugs and other forms of criminality. As estimated by BJMP XII, the congestion rate for the jail facilities in Region XII was pegged at approximately 600 percent.

Due to overpopulation and overcrowded jail facilities, BJMP XII has implemented a roadmap for 2016 which focused on: a) Decongestion through the intensification of jail releases within the control of the Bureau; b) Operational jurisdiction by taking over the management of all municipal jails; and c) Good governance via 100 percent encoding and downloading of Nationwide Inmates

Management System (NIMS) Using Biometrics Technology.

In addition, the continued implementation of various activities in the period under review were anchored on the Jail Management Services; Acquisition Retention and Development of Human Resources; Innovations and Good Practices; Logistics Support; and Support from the Top or the J.A.I.L.S. First Program. The program focused on the provision of basic needs particularly on improving the quality and quantity of food served to inmates, including medical and dental missions, livelihood assistance and training, guidance counselling, religious and sports activities and events, and Alternative Learning System (ALS) and Therapeutic Community (TC) Modality Programs.

While promoting the humanitarian aspect of the inmates, emphasis was also given on the over-all jail security through the following: a) Conduct of regular inspections of jail facilities region-wide; b) Strengthened and intensified intelligence network gathering; c) Search and shakedown operations with the assistance of the PNP; d) Installation of combat wires to reinforce the existing perimeter fence; e) Capability building for Quick Response Teams; f) Construction of PNP outposts in the vicinity of jail facilities; and g) Construction of firing range at General Santos City Jail Compound for proficiency training.

Under the 2016 General Appropriations Act (GAA), BJMP XII was given a budget of

P26,287,427.00. The approved fund allocation was critical in the implementation of various Regional Development Plan (RDP) strategies, as well as pursuing the bureau’s mandate of jail management and safekeeping of inmates.

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Table 33: BJMP XII Approved Budget for 2016 as Endorsed by RDC XII

Program/Project/Activity Amount

A. Safekeeping and Development of all District, City, Municipal Jail Inmates Services

A.1 Provision of Basic Needs (prisoners subsistence allowance and health care services)

10,720,500.00

A.2 Behavioral Development - educational services - physical fitness program

80,000.00

180,000.00

A.3 Projects - Security management of inmates - Jail decongestion - Improvement and maintenance of facilities and equipment - BJMP Greening Program, Climate Change Adaptation - Procurement of Firearms (30% Long firearms)

1,074,800.00

322,000.00 8,352,620.00

20,000.00 1,916,000.00

B. Administration and Governance

B.1 Projects 1. Professionalization of jail services 2. Productivity enhancement 3. Managerial capability build-up 4. Morale and welfare of personnel 5. Plans and programs development

327,800.00 270,900.00 627,600.00 345,200.00

50,000.00

C. Capital Outlay

1. Construction of Additional Cells – General Santos City Jail Male 2,000,000.00

TOTAL: 26,287,470.00 Source of Data: BJMP XII

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Chapter 8

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES

The provision of basic social services are essentially important in the development of human resources who are the key players in the economic development of the region. Healthy and educated human resources would certainly result to better performance in all aspects of development.

Raising the Quality of Education and Training for Globally Competitive Human Resource

Basic education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and for the total development of a child; hence, the early years of an individual must be given utmost consideration being the most critical period in his life. The K to12 Program of the Department of Education provides ample time for the learners to master basic concepts and skills that will prepare them for higher level skills for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, and eventually for employment and/or entrepreneurship.

Equal Access to Quality Basic Education

Early Childhood Education

In 2016, a total of 105,435 children were registered in the various day care centers in

the region showing an increase of twelve percent (12%) from that in 2015. The same number of children were beneficiaries of the feeding program administered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII.

The Department of Education (DepEd) XII recorded a total of 81,735 pre-school pupils enrolled in the region during the year under review, which is more than eight percent (8 %), higher than that of the previous school year.

Basic Education

In spite of the reforms in the programs of the Department of Education (DepEd), some

core indicators showed negative results as reflected in the Table below. Net enrolment rate in the elementary decreased by 0.4 percent while that in the secondary increased by 24 percent in SY 2016-2017. Completion and cohort-survival rates in both levels also decreased by more than ten percent. During school year 2016-2017, the DepEd aimed to decrease the percentage of pupils who leave school before completing the required number of school years to zero in both elementary and secondary levels, respectively. However, records showed very significant increase in school leaver in both levels instead.

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In the implementation of the K to 12 Program, particularly in the preparation for the incoming junior and senior high school students, DepEd implemented physical improvements in the various secondary schools throughout the region. During the school year 2015-2016, more than eighty-four percent (84%) of the schools were with connection to electricity which increased to more than eighty-five percent (85%) the following school year. More than ninety-five percent (95%) of secondary schools were also provided with adequate water and sanitation facilities during the period under review. In terms of library facilities, more than forty-two percent (42.52%) of the secondary schools were provided with said facility in 2016. However, there is still a need to address the lack of classrooms and furniture in both levels.

Table 34: Selected Indicators on Basic Education, Region XII, SY 2015-16 and SY 2016-17

Indicator Accomplishments 2016-2017

Targets Growth Rate (%)

Gap (%) SY 2015-16 SY 2016-17

Net Enrolment Rate

Elementary 88.12 87.72 100 (-0.4) 12.28

Secondary 53.24 66.00 93.34 24.0 27.34

Completion Rate

Elementary 93.23 83.68 84.52 (-10.24) 0.84

Secondary 85.52 73.0 86.0 (-14.6) 13.0

Cohort Survival Rate

Elementary 93.91 85.18 83.76 (-10.24) 1.42

Secondary 86.72 77.38 83.91 14.63 6.53

School Leaver Rate

Elementary 1.4 3.15 0 125.0 3.15

Secondary 4.72 8.20 0 73.72 8.20

National Achievement Test

Elementary 77.76 77.66 78.82 0 (1.16)

Secondary 54.41 54.41 53.23 0 1.18 Source of Data: DepEd XII

To continually improve access to quality basic education, the sector implemented the

following programs: a) Enhancement of IP Education; b) Institutionalization of Kindergarten Education Program in All Schools; c) Strengthening of the Alternative Learning System; d) Harmonizing Alternative Delivery Modes for Marginalized Learners in special situation and learning needs; e) Building Proficiency of Mother Tongue-based Multi-lingual Education in Kindergarten to Grade 3; and f) Expansion of support to CCT recipients to Senior High School.

One of the factors that affected the attainment of the targets set for the School Year 2015-2016 is the poor accessibility of schools especially in far-flung barangays in the region. Other reasons for non-attainment of targets include the unaccounted school-age learners enrolled in non-DepEd Schools without permit to operate; lack of interest; early marriage; problem with school record (Form 137); and birth certificates.

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Technical-Vocational Education and Training

In 2016, total enrolment in technical-vocational education and training was 112,945 with more than fifty-one (51) percent enrolled in schools and technical-vocational institutions (TVIs) and forty-four (44) percent in community-based programs better compared to that in 2015 where enrolment was higher in community-based programs (53%) and only forty-two (42) percent were in schools and TVIs. A total of 109,487 graduates was recorded during the period under review, more than twenty-four percent (24%) higher than that of the previous year.

To financially assist those seeking to enroll in TVET courses, scholarship programs

were offered by TESDA, namely: the Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA) and the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP). However, in 2016, no PESFA slots were allocated but a three percent (3%) increase was provided for TWSP.

Table 35: Core TVET Indicators, Accomplishments 2015-2016

Source of Basic Data: TESDA XII

In support to the advocacy of producing quality middle-level skilled manpower,

employers in the region required workers to acquire certain levels of standard competencies. Hence, would-be workers have to undertake assessment and certification under the National Certification Program of TESDA. Even senior high school students under the technical-

INDICATORS Accomplishments Target

2016 Growth

(%) Gap

2015 2016

Program Registration and Accreditation No. of registered Institution-Based Programs No. of compliance audited and evaluated TVET programs

123

399

160

887

321

887

30.0

122.0

161

0

TVET Enrolment School/Institution-based Community-based Enterprise-based

93,323 39,260 49,503 3,560

112,945 57,788 49,922 5,235

97,508 57,273 36,580 3,655

5.6 47.0 0.84 47.0

15,437 515

13,342 1,580

Number of TVET Graduates School/Institution-based Community-based Enterprise-based

83,091 35,334 44,553 3,204

109,487 54,195 50,094 5,198

87,758 51,546 32,922 3,290

32 53 12 62

21,729 2,649

17,172 1,908

Number of Scholarship Slots PESFA TWSP

2,133 6,245

0

6,418

1,569 6,371

0

3.0

1,569

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Assessment and Certification No. of Skilled Persons Assessed No. of Skilled Persons Certified Certification Rate

44,040 39,223

89%

53,260 48,112

90%

44,040 37,434

85%

21.0 23.0 1.0

9,220

10,678 5%

Capability-building Program No. of Trainers Trained

268

249

100

-7.0

149

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vocational–livelihood track of the K-12 program of DepEd are required to undertake assessment and certification to ensure that they are qualified to work after high school. This is one reason for the increase in the number of persons assessed and certified. Certification rate increased by one percent in 2016 compared to the previous period of review.

Thrusts and Priorities

For 2017, TESDA shall endeavor to expand access to quality TVET and provide skills

required by the industry sector and the labor market. Skills training shall be extended to the underserved and marginalized population in far-flung communities to give them the opportunities to be employed and to embark into gainful entrepreneurial activities and projects. Labor market information shall be strengthened to allow TVET managers to come up with more relevant skills trainings that will match the needs of the industry and services sectors. Likewise, TESDA will also continue monitoring the employment of its graduates, both locally and internationally, and strengthen its linkage with the industry sector.

To ensure the delivery of quality training services to its clients, the sector shall continue to improve the facilities of TVET providers, as well as, the capabilities of its trainers. This is also in preparation for the full implementation of the K to 12 and the ASEAN Integration programs.

Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services

In 2016, agencies mandated to provide social protection services continued the implementation of programs and projects that strive to assist the vulnerable and marginalized sectors in the region, as well as, the indigenous cultural communities and peoples. Figure 6: Distribution of Conditional Cash Transfer under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), 2016

Source of Basic Data: DSWD XII

N. CotabatoPhp863,306,100

34%

S. KudaratPhp516,607,700

21%S. CotabatoPhp473,749,800

19%

SaranganiPhp363,140,900

15%

Cotabato CityPhp129,912,700

5%

Gen. Santos CityPhp8,953

5%

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII continued to strengthen its partnership with the local government units and non-government organizations in providing programs for the poorest and most disadvantaged families in the region. Among the various programs implemented in FY 2016 was the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) covering a total of 244,802 households. Figure 6, shows the cash granted for the beneficiaries of the PPP Program, as follow: Cotabato Province-Php863,306,100; Sultan Kudarat-Php516,607,700; South Cotabato-Php473,749,800; Sarangani-Php363,140,900; Cotabato City-Php129,912,700; and General Santos City-Php157,268,300. Total cash grant of Php2,503,985,500, was paid to eligible and compliant beneficiaries intended for educational and health needs of the identified poor families.

From the PPP Program funds, a total of 244,802 poor households were assisted in

2016, lower by almost three percent from that in 2015 and a shortfall of about three percent from the target.

Under the KALAHI-CIDSS Program, which aims to improve basic social service delivery and welfare, employment and participation of women, the DSWD implemented 392 projects in the region amounting to Php436,254,257 in 301 barangays as targeted.

Another program implemented by DSWD XII during the period under review includes

the provision of livelihood and micro-financing opportunities, as well as employment facilitation, to various beneficiaries.

Basic social services were also provided to the vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors. In 2016, 2,513 children in need of social protection were assisted. This figure is higher by about 63 percent than that in the previous year. It can be noted that a very significant decrease of more than 79 percent of women in difficult circumstances were assisted during the period. The decrease was a result of the intensification of advocacies and strengthening of the different committees and Task forces for women. A total of 580,980 families who were victims of various forms of disasters were also provided with relief assistance. This is more than three times the number assisted during the previous year.

During the period, a total of 104,697 poor elderly persons were granted with social

pension as provided under RA 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The poor senior citizens almost doubled in number compared to the previous year while the number of persons with disability decreased by almost sixty percent (60%).

As mandated, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) provided

assistance in the preparation of travel documents and health needs of 830 Muslim Filipino pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is more than eight times the number assisted in 2015. The Commission also provided medical and other health-related services to 445 individuals during the period.

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Table 36: Social Welfare Program Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Program Indicators Accomplishment 2016

Target Growth

Rate (%) Gap 2015 2016

1 No. of households covered by Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Conditional Cash Transfer)

251,622

244,802

253,211

(2.7)

(8,409)

2 No. of barangays with KALAHI-CIDSS Program

386 301 301 (22.02) 0

3 No. of poor senior citizens covered by Social Pension

54,921 104,697 81,151 90.63 23,546

4 No. of children in Need of Special Protection served/attended

933 2,513 1,193 169 1,320

5 No. of Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances

7,088 1,472 324 (79.23) 1,148

6 No. of Persons with Disability assisted

85 142 256 40.14 (171)

7 No. of families victims of disaster provided with relief assistance

187,541 580,980 No target

set 209.7

-

8 No. of day care children served 94,095 105,435 104,400 12.05 1,035

9 No. of pilgrims to KSA assisted 1,236 1,000 1,269 2.6 (269)

10 No. of cooperatives assisted 205 237 445 15.6 (208)

11 No. of clients provided with medical/health-related services

170 830 445 388 385

Sources of Basic Data: DSWD XII, NCMF XII

Ensuring Universal Access to Quality Health Care and Sanitation

In support to the goal of achieving Universal Health Care (UHC) for all Filipinos or “Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP)”, and to respond to the health needs of the populace, the region continuously put more efforts towards improving and increasing access to quality licensed and accredited hospitals and health care facilities, as well as on the attainment of the health-related MDGs by scaling up health interventions to reduce maternal and child mortality, and other threats to public health.

DOH-CHD XII also continued to improve its role as the lead for health, focusing on

health and nutrition policy formulation/directions, enforcement of standards and regulation and health governance.

As reported by CHD-DOH XII, the overall health status of the population in the region

slightly improved. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) decreased by almost one percent, from 71.19 percent in 2015 to 70.35 percent in 2016, while under-five mortality rate decreased from 9.32 to 7.97 percent in the same period. On the other hand, Infant mortality rate (IMR) increased by more than one percent from 2015 to 2016. This is an indication that the increase in the percentage of fully immunized mothers did not affect IMR. Record also showed that there was a decrease of more than three percent in fully immunized children in the region.

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Table 37: Major Health Indicators, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Sources of Data: CHD-DOH XII and NNC XII

While pregnant women were encouraged to make a minimum of four (4) pre-natal

visits, a minimal increase was recorded in 2016. For facility-based birth deliveries, an increase of six percent was noted, and those attended by skilled birth attendants slightly increased by four percent.

On the management of tuberculosis (TB), the TB case detection rate significantly increased from 104 percent in 2015 to 117 percent in 2016, while treatment rate increased slightly from 91 to 92 percent.

The percentage of households with access to safe drinking water and access to sanitary toilet facilities, showed an insignificant increase in 2016.

Even with the existing 28 public and 80 private hospitals throughout the region,

hospital bed to population ratio remains very high at 1:891. Record also showed that one physician attends to more than 39,000 patients, while nurse to population ratio is 1:16,000.

Indicator Accomplishment 2016

Target Growth Rate (%)

Gap 2015 2016

Maternal Mortality Rate (per 100,000 live births )

71.19 70.35 52 0.98 18.35

Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)

5.97 6.06 17 (1.57) 10.94

Under Five Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)

9.32 7.97 26.27 14.0 18.7

Fully Immunized Mothers 54.71 58.98 90 8 31.2

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) 69.84 66.57 65 (5.0) 1.57

Pregnant Women w/ 4 or more Pre Natal Visits

58.09 61.43 90 6.0 28.57

Post-partum Care (post-natal services coverage)

61.25 63.26 90 3.0 26.74

Fully Immunized Children 61.52 59.29 95 (3.6) 35.71

Facility Based Deliveries 79.71 84.83 90 6.0 5.17

Proportion of Births Attended by Health Professionals

83.30 86.35 90 4.0 3.65

TB Case Detection Rate (All Forms) 104.36 117 85 111 32

TB Treatment Success Rate (All Forms)

91 92 90 1.0 2.0

Malaria Morbidity (per 100,000) 4.03 2.90 28

Malaria Mortality (per 100,000) 0.04 0

Household with Access to Safe Water Supply

91.22 90.22 92.25 1.0 0.03

Household with Sanitary Toilet 81.41 81.11 90 0.36 8.89

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One of the programs implemented by the Commission on Population (POPCOM) is the conduct of responsible parenthood and family planning classes for couples. In 2016, 43,143 couples attended the classes showing a growth rate of 115% from that in 2015. The agency also conducted trainings for partners in implementing the PPMP.

Adequate and Safe Housing In 2016, there were 18 projects implemented by the National Housing Authority in 2016 which were carried over from the previous years. Under the 2016 program, 552 units were completed. These were under the Resettlement Assistance to LGUs (RAP-LGUs) Project and IP Housing Project located in Midsayap, Arakan, Tulunan in Cotabato; and, Banga and T’boli in South Cotabato. It has also completed two other projects which were not included in the targets: one (1) Sites and Services Project in Koronadal City, and one (1) Community Mortgage Program (CMP) in General Santos City. The reasons for the non-completion of the housing units include the following: a) delay in the release of funds due to the election ban; b) delay in securing the ECC, development and building permits; and c) compliance to standard procedures on the procurement of goods/infrastructure works by some LGUs. The 2016 accomplishment was 26 percent (26%) lower than that in 2015 and twenty-one percent (21%) below the target. On the overall, the sector, shall continue to improve its performance and strive to respond to and support the economic agenda of the new administration in terms of better and quality basic social services.

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Chapter 9

PEACE AND SECURITY

Accelerating Development in Conflict-Affected Areas

Strengthening and expansion of the PAMANA (PAyapa at MAsaganang PAmayanan) Program

Transforming conflict-affected areas into progressive communities

The year 2016 marks the final year of the updated SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Plan, 2013-2016 but the peace program in the region is still anchored on the PAMANA Program. PAMANA, or Peaceful and Resilient Communities Program, is the government’s peace and development framework for empowering conflict-affected areas in the country. It is coordinated and implemented by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) in partnership with line agencies and local government units. PAMANA is a complementary track to peace negotiations and follows a convergence strategy to close the gaps in development and bring progress to areas, particularly conflict-affected ones, where they are needed the most. The program ensures that communities benefit from improved delivery of basic social services and are served by a responsive, transparent and accountable government. Among the agencies identified as partners for peace and development in implementing PAMANA projects in Region XII are: DA, DAR, DENR, DILG, DOH, DPWH, DSWD, NCIP, PhilHealth and the AFP.

A total of 44 projects, with a total cost of PhP337.8 million, was implemented in 2016, and these interventions consisted of: a) agricultural productivity support; b) agri-fishery; c) community infrastructure; d) livelihood; e) roads; f) bridges; and g) capability building activities. Said PAMANA interventions significantly aided the socio-economic development conflict-affected communities and complemented the peace agenda of the government.

Institutionalizing a Culture of Peace (CoP)

During the months of April and May 2016, Cotabato Province conducted the 6th Governor Lala J. Taliño-Mendoza Summer Kids Peace Camp (SKPC) and was participated in by more than 31,000 Grade Five boys and girls coming from the different public elementary schools in the province. The main objective of the annual SKPC is to promote peace, understanding and appreciation among Christian, Moro and Indigenous People (IP) children who compose the tri-people population of Cotabato Province.

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At the peace camp, the children explored their differences in religion, faith, culture, and tradition but also inculcated the virtue of respect and peaceful co-existence. During the 3-day SKPC, the participants were made to understand the complexities of religious identities, culture and the rest of their beliefs, and developed a sense of trust and confidence with each other and erased animosities, confusion and fears. Through lectures and presentations, the participants were likewise oriented about their crucial role in the attainment of a long lasting peace, not only in Cotabato Province, but in the entire island of Mindanao, which has long been affected by war and conflict.

A 3-day CoP Training was also conducted by the LGU-Sarangani on 23-25 August 2016 with participants coming from the different offices of the provincial government. Among the topics presented were the importance of peace in nation-building, as well as reinforcing values formation among the participants. The activity is part of the Sulong Kapayapaan which is a peace and development sub-program under Sulong Sarangani of Governor Steve C. Solon. The objective of Sulong Kapayaan is increasing peace-building capacity of Sarangans, and at the same time sustaining peace and development initiatives in conflict-vulnerable communities of Sarangani.

Sustaining and Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Resolution

Hisgutanay is an assembly which focused on community peace conversation aimed to hear from barangay leaders and stakeholders share their thoughts, issues and concerns especially on the framework of peace process between the government and rebel groups. The forum is spearheaded by the Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Provincial Government of Cotabato and the Municipal Government of Aleosan. The participants are from the grassroots because they are identified as key people in securing peace, particularly in conflict-affected areas and consequently can initiate dialogues.

Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño Mendoza has stressed the significance of consensus building among barangay leaders because it creates common understanding of the situation toward a unified action in addressing peace and conflict issues. For Balay Mindanaw, the barangay leaders play an important role in keeping peace and harmony and, therefore, could assist in resolving issues such as land conflict, rido and boundary disputes in barangays Bagolibas, Dungguan, Lawili, Pagangan and Tapudok in Aleosan, Cotabato Province.

Reducing vulnerability to security threats

Peace and conflict resolution mechanisms

Specific strategy:

Ensure regularity in the convening of Peace and Order Councils (POCs) at all levels to ensure it remains as an effective apparatus for pro-active policy-making body on security-related issues in the SOCCSKSARGEN

Efficient and effective utilization of Peace and Order Funds

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

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For the period 2013-2016, the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) XII was chaired by South Cotabato Governor Daisy P. Avance-Fuentes. Among the matters discussed during the first quarter meeting in March 2016, were: a) the Crime Prevention and Local Anti-Criminality Plan (LACAP); b) the Project Development Outreach Program (PDOP) of the Philippine Army (PA); c) 2016 National and Local Elections; and d) PAMANA Program updates. During said meeting, RPOC XII passed a resolution reiterating RPOC XII Resolution No. 02, Series of 2015, Enjoining the Provinces, Highly Urbanized City (HUC) and Independent Component City (ICC) to Allocate Funds for the RPOC. The financial contribution of Region XII provinces/HUC/ICC was deemed critical to ensure sustainable, effective and efficient operations of RPOC XII.

During its second quarter meeting in May 2016, RPOC XII passed Resolution No. 06, Series of 2016, approving the creation of the Regional Crisis Management Committee (RCMC) XII. The RCMC was part of Region XII’s efforts in strengthening its preparedness and response to disasters and crisis. On 28-29 June 2016, the 1002nd Bagwis Brigade of the Philippine Army conducted an Orientation/Workshop on Crisis Management and was participated by DILG, AFP, PNP, PIA, NICA, OCD, DSWD, DPWH, DOH, and DOJ-PAO.

As contained in Executive Order (EO) No. 309, Series of 1987, as amended by EO 366, S.1996 and further amended by EO 779, S.2009, the RPOC is composed of LGUs, RLAs, as well as police and military units in the area. The DILG serves as the secretariat. In the SOCCSKSARGEN Region, RPOC XII remains as an avenue in addressing the peace and order issues through policy formulation and strengthening of alliance among its members by exchanging innovative strategies in combating threats and risks for a lasting peace and development.

The Provincial/City Peace and Order Councils (P/CPOCs) of Region XII remain active, functional and have conducted regular meetings. Among the major accomplishments of the local POCs in SOCCSKSARGEN are:

Cotabato City. On 21 November 2016, City Mayor Frances Cynthia J. Guiani-Sayadi issued EO 183, Series of 2016, Reorganizing the Cotabato City Peace and Order Council (CPOC). Among the reasons cited for reorganizing the CPOC are: a) the threat to peace and order posed by criminality and terrorism requires the dedicated efforts of all government officials and citizens; b) government efforts on peace and order need to be fully coordinated to effectively prevent and suppress criminality and to maintain public order and safety in the locality; and c) the participation of the citizenry in peace and order is of critical importance.

Kidapawan City. During the joint meeting of the CPOC and the Association of Barangay Chairmen (ABC) on 02 September 2016, City Mayor Joseph A. Evangelista announced that high school and college students will be subjected to random drug testing. The Council agreed that drug testing will be conducted since some of the personalities involved in PNP’s drug watch list, including those who surfaced are students. However, the random drug testing will not be prosecutorial, which means that students who will be caught positive during the test will not be jailed or expelled from school; instead, they will undergo counseling and that their identities will be withheld. The CPOC has asked for the support of the parents and the teachers to ensure that the youth are safe from illegal drugs. It was reported to the CPOC that over 1,000 self- confessed drug users and pushers who have pledged to change are now recovering under the Balik Pangarap Program, a recovery initiative of the LGU-Kidapawan City.

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Koronadal City. According to Mayor Peter B. Miguel, the rehabilitation of drug surrenderees resulting from Project Double Barrel and Oplan Tokhang, was discussed during a CPOC Meeting. The Council decided that appropriate measures would be implemented to completely diminish illegal drugs in the city. As a strategy, the LGU would seek the support of NGOs in the rehabilitation efforts to help drug dependents overcome their habits and acquire decent source of income or secure local employment.

Tacurong City. The CPOC and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) held a joint meeting on 26 August 2016. Presided over by City Mayor Lino O. Montilla, the meeting tackled the current peace and order situation of the city which was reported to be peaceful. Other matters discussed were public safety updates by the Tacurong PNP, BFP, BJMP, Joint Task Force Talakudong and 601st Unifier Brigade, PA.

To support to peace negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), RDC XII passed Resolution No. 72, Series of 2016, Requesting OPAPP to Consider Non-Military Activities as Part of the Ground Rules in the Formulation of the Ceasefire Mechanism during the Peace Negotiations with the NDFP and Enhancement of Existing Mechanism with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

In a letter dated 02 December 2016, GPH Peace Panel Chair Silvestre H. Bello III assured RDC XII that the concerns raised in Resolution No. 72, Series of 2016, shall be considered in the peace talks with the NDFP.

Pro-active peace and order interventions

Improvement in both crime solution and crime clearance efficiency index

Continue operationalization of Force Multiplier System (FMS) to aid the regular law

enforcement units to increase vigilance and monitoring of crimes

Sustain the mobilization of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) for community

level crime prevention

The PNP, represented in SOCCSKSARGEN by the Police Regional Office (PRO) 12, is mandated to serve the community, safeguard lives and properties, protect the innocent and the weak against oppression and intimidation, maintain peace and order, and ensure respect for the constitutional rights of all.

As of 2016, PRO 12 Headquarters, located in Tambler, General Santos City, is composed of two (2) City Police Offices (CPOs), namely: Cotabato City PO located at PC Hill, Cotabato City, and General Santos City PO at Camp Fermin G. Lira, General Santos City. It also has four (4) Provincial Police Offices (PPOs), namely: Cotabato PPO located in Amas, Kidapawan City; Sultan Kudarat PPO at Camp Amando Dumlao Sr., Isulan, Sultan Kudarat; South Cotabato PPO in Koronadal City; and Sarangani PPO in Kawas, Alabel, Sarangani, with forty-five (45) Municipal Police Stations under the PPOs and twelve (12) Police Stations under the two (2) CPOs. PRO 12 also has four (4) Provincial Public Safety Companies (PPSCs), two (2) City, Public Safety Companies (CPSCs), and a Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) with four (4) Maneuver Companies.

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Crime prevention is one of the goals of PRO 12, and for 2016, it has sustained the implementation of the following strategies as a pro-active peace and order intervention:

Intensified checkpoints;

Increased mobile patrols and police presence;

Deployed Beat Patrols in public convergence areas;

Operations Plan (OPLAN) SITA and KAPKAP BAKAL;

OPLAN “Yaw-yaw” for community awareness;

Trained and organized BPATs as force multipliers;

Conducted intelligence-drive preventive patrols;

Deployed K9 units;

Established Police Assistance Desk in key points and vital installations;

Coordinated with private security agencies and security providers;

Conducted “Pulong-pulong” Security Awareness Campaign;

Strengthened stakeholders’ coordination;

Established community-based support; and

Conducted simulation drills and exercises on the following:

- Bombings

- Evacuation of injured and casualties

- Police station defense plan

For 2016, a total of 13,815,904 man-hours on police visibility patrol (e.g. foot,

mobile/motorcycle, and seaborne) were conducted particularly in crime-prone areas throughout the region. A tremendous improvement was recorded with a 293.32 percent growth when compared with the 2015 police visibility data of 3,512,626 man-hours.

Police response time improved to 5 minutes in urban centers and 10 minutes in rural/remote areas. During the period, 16,275 legitimate calls were responded/acted appropriately which had a marked increase of 32.51 percent from 12,283 which was registered in 2015. Table 38: Police Visibility and Response, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Police Operations 2015 2016 % Change

Man-hours on police visibility patrol

3,512,626 man-hours

13,815,904 man-hours

293.32

Response and action to legitimate calls

12,283 legitimate calls responded

16,275 legitimate calls responded

32.51

Source of Data: PRO12

The intensified checkpoints, increased mobile patrols and police presence, and

intelligence-drive preventive patrols contributed to crime solution and crime clearance efficiency. The region’s CSE only had a growth rate of less than one (1) percent from 39.84 percent in 2015 to 40 percent in 2016. On the other hand, the CCE had a meager improvement of 2.02 percent from 53.91 percent in 2015 to 55 percent in 2016.

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Table 39: Crime Solution and Crime Clearance Efficiency, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator/Index 2015 2016 % Change

Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) (%) 39.84 40.0 0.40

Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE) (%) 53.91 55.0 2.02 Source of Data: PRO 12

Other important accomplishments by the PNP to ensure a stable peace and order

situation in Region XII in 2016 are the following: a) A total of 217,603 target hardening activities were conducted through police presence,

checkpoint and mobile patrol;

b) A total of 158,086 patrol plan, PIPS detail plan for checkpoints and Oplan Bakal detail plan

were submitted;

c) On campaign against carnapping and enforcement of traffic laws, a total of 373 (6-motor

vehicles, and 367-motorcycles) were reported as carnapped and 4 motor vehicles and 90

motorcycles were recovered, 62 suspects arrested and 34 cases filed in court;

d) With regard to anti-bank armored car and highway robbery campaign, a total of 80 dry

runs on bank security preparation and 203 dialogues/meetings with Bankers Association

and LGUs were conducted;

e) On Anti-Kotong Campaign, PRO12 conducted 700 operations, in line with the Police

Information and Continuing Education (PICE) for police personnel, to educate and remind

them not to be involved in illegal activity such as “kotong”. The PICE is done every after

the Saturday formation and inspection. Moreover, the continuous monitoring is being

undertaken by utilizing 8 Spotter Teams;

f) Relative to the anti-terrorism campaign, PRO12 conducted 404 positive operations and

recorded 16 explosions (9-grenade and 7-improvized explosive devise-IED and

landmines) as well as recovered 29 explosive devices (13-grenade, 1-unexploded

ordnance-UXO, 15 IED);

g) The implementation of Letter of Instruction (LOI) Paglalansag Omega/Kontra Boga or the

campaign against loose firearms through checkpoint operations resulted in the arrest 318

persons, confiscation of 313 assorted firearms, and filing of 283 cases in various courts;

h) A total of 204 raids/operations against illegal gambling were conducted which resulted in

the arrest of 281 ushers/bettors, confiscation of gambling paraphernalia and bet money

amounting to PhP 294,342.00, and filing of 237cases in court;

i) On the campaign against cattle rustling, 18 operations were conducted resulting to the recovery of 14 out of 21 stolen cattles, and led to the arrest of 8 persons;

j) On the campaign against child and women abuse, 537 cases were reported which resulted to the arrest of 247 personalities, the filing of 144 cases in court, and referral of victims to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII; and

k) In coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XII, PRO12 conducted 46 operations which resulted in the recovery of 138,935 board feet of illegally cut lumber with an estimated market value of PhP453,766.00. Cases were referred to CENRO/DENR for proper disposition.

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Presidential Proclamation No. 461, Series of 1994, declares the first week of September of every year as National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW). The annual commemoration aims to generate community awareness and appreciation of the importance of crime prevention, as well as fostering interest and participation of the general public in the prevention of crime. The 2016 National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) was celebrated for the 22nd year with the theme “Hawak Kamay Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran.” The activity was coordinated by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) XII which is another government agency mandated to develop and manage crime prevention programs.

In 2016, a total of 43 crime prevention awareness drive activities were conducted reflecting a 126.32 percent increase compared to the 2015 level of only 19 activities. With regard to the organization of Student Crime Prevention Committees/Barangay Crime Prevention Committees (SCPCs/BCPCs), there was a 25 percent decrease from 48 committees in 2015 to 36 committees in 2016. This was due to the fact that in previous years, NAPOLCOM XII had aggressively pushed for the creation of SCPCs/BCPCs in different parts of the region.

For the period, a total of 72 activities were conducted, which is an 89.47 percent increase when compared to 2015’s 38. Relatedly, a total of 1,200 crime prevention advocacy materials were reproduced and distributed to various stakeholders, posting a slight decline of four (4.0) percent from the 2015 information and education campaign (IEC) materials reproduced and distributed.

Table 40: Development and Management of Crime Prevention Programs, Region

XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator 2015 2016 % Change

Conduct of Awareness Drive (no. of activities) 19 43 126.32

Organization of SCPC/BCPC (no. of committees) 48 36 (25.00)

Implementation of NCPW activities 38 72 89.47

Reproduction and distribution of crime prevention and IEC materials

1,250 1,200 (4.00)

Source of Data: NAPOLCOM XII

Campaign against other forms of criminalities

Specific strategies:

Conduct of high-impact operations against high-value targets (HVTs) to drastically address proliferation of illegal drugs

Strict enforcement of RA 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Information dissemination campaign on drug abuse specifically for students and out-of-school youth

For the period under review, the major Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XII supply reduction operations under RA 9165 yielded the following:

a) On 27 January 2016, a Korean with an American citizenship, identified as Hyun Hong y Seong, who is considered a HVT, was arrested for having in possession of more or less ten (10) grams of shabu and various drug paraphernalia in a hotel room in General Santos City;

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b) On 29 January 2016, a second-termer Barangay Captain of Brgy. Lumatil, Maasim, Sarangani Province was arrested for possessing sachets of shabu, suspected drug money, a caliber .45 magazine and shells of different caliber;

c) On 02 March 2016, a Barangay Councilor of Brgy. Malbang, Maasim, Sarangai was arrested for possession of sachets of shabu, various drug paraphernalia and live ammunition; and

d) On 29 March 2016, three (3) personalities at Brgy. Lupoken, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat were arrested for having in possession illegal drugs, firearms and various live ammunition. Also on the same day, the operation at Brgy. Impao, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat led to the arrest of two (2) personalities for possession of shabu and various drug paraphernalia.

According to PDEA XII, the three (3) major illegal drugs that are dominant in Region XII are: shabu, marijuana and methylenedioxy methamphetamine or ecstasy. On the demand reduction side, PDEA XII continued with its activities by conducting preventive education and advocacy campaign through multi-media, drug-free workplace seminars for government agencies and private offices, school caravans, anti-drug awareness programs, community involvement and strengthening network and linkages with stakeholders.

In summary, the PDEA XII-initiated anti-drug operations recorded an increase of 47.46 percent from 2015 to 87 in 2016. For the supply reduction side, an increase of 31.17 percent was registered for the drug awareness campaign activities from 616 in 2015 to 808 in 2016.

Table 41: PDEA XII-initiated Anti-Drug Campaign Activities, Region XII,2015 and

2016


Number of Anti-illegal Drug operations (Supply Reduction)

59 87 47.46

Number of Drug Awareness Campaign (Demand Reduction)

616 808 31.17

Source of Data: PDEA XII

On 01 July 2016, Project DUTERTE was launched with a kick off ceremony with a motorcade and noise barrage at Camp Fermin G. Lira, General Santos City. DUTERTE, which stands for Drug Use and Trafficking Elimination through Rehabilitation, Training and Enforcement, is an initiative of an initiative of PRO 12 to support President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign and intends to encourage illegal drug users and pushers to abandon their unlawful activities and surrender to authorities. At the event, participants were also encouraged to sign a pledge of commitment to support the relentless and sustained fight against illegal drugs, criminality, corruption, and unite and integrate efforts to restore the faith of the people in government.

For its part, specific operational accomplishments of PRO12 in its campaign against

illegal drugs through the implementation of Project Double Barrel, are as follows:

Drug Operations Conducted: 988;

Houses Visited: 351,034;

Personally Appeared/Surrendered: 33,253 (User-30,905/Pusher-2,348);

Arrests made: 1,148 (User-397/Pusher-751); and

Killed drug personalities during police operations: 67.

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Anti-Drug Programs of Region XII LGUs

Cotabato Province. The Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) of Cotabato focused extensively on the programs and approaches that would strengthen the fight against drug abuse. During the first quarter PADAC meeting on 29 March 2016, drug rehabilitation programs were tackled by the body and assessed on how these programs have been practical solutions to the drug abuse problem. Included in the proposals were the After Care Program, National Drug Education Program (NDEP), and Barkada Kontra Droga (BAKADA). The PADAC also discussed the plans and programs of the provincial government to brace up the campaign against illegal drugs focusing on the proposed membership expansion to Civil Society Organizations, meant to make the campaign against the drug menace stronger.

Sultan Kudarat. Governor Pax S. Mangudadatu was a recipient of a Plaque of

Recognition from PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa during the 115th Anniversary of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on 11 August 2016, held at the PRO12 Headquarters, Tambler, General Santos City. The award is a recognition of the Provincial Government of Sultan Kudarat’s support to the government’s war on drugs, and to the PNP Patrol Plan 2030.

Cotabato City. Mayor Frances Cynthia J. Guiani-Sayadi in her firm conviction that the use of illegal drugs is the root of all crimes and that a drug free city can lead to a crime free city, initiated the Joint PNP-LGU Ronda and personally joined the patrol and roving around Cotabato City which lasts until dawn. As a result, hundreds of individuals were arrested and millions worth of illegal drugs, paraphernalia were confiscated by the authorities. Mayor Guiani-Sayadi said that the fight against illegal drugs and other forms of criminalities will continue in the city for the sake of the future of the young Cotabateños.

Kidapawan City. At the end of 2016, 30 villages of Kidapawan City were declared as “Drug-free Barangay” based on the assessment of the local PNP and PDEA XII through the recommendation of the Barangay Drug-Abuse Council (BADAC). This is the result of the campaign of the LGU-Kidapawan City against the existence and proliferation of illegal-drugs which creates social deterioration. Mayor Joseph A. Evangelista, who is known for his tough drive against illegal drugs, committed to support the law enforcers through logistics to ensure they continue the campaign to eliminate to efficiently deliver peace and development to the grassroots. The Mayor reiterated his pledge during the Association of Barangay Council’s meeting and asked village councilmen to support and utilize all means to combat the drug problem.

Tacurong City. During the fourth quarter meeting of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC), it was reported that the reduction of the crime rate was attributed to the City Government’s support to the PNP’s Project Double Barrel. LGU-Tacruong City, together with the DILG and the Nuestra Señora Dela Candelaria Parish, initiated a community-based rehabilitation project for drug surrenderees. A facility is expected to be established in every barangay of Tacurong.

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Manpower, logistical and capacity building requirements of the security sector

Specific strategy:

Ensure compliance with RA 6975 in attaining 1:500 police to population ratio

As of 31 December 2016, the total strength of the PRO XII is 6,627, composed of 341 Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs), 5,908 Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs) and 378 Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) distributed to the different Police Offices/Units. The current police-to-population ratio is 1:727, based on the total number of uniformed personnel strength of 6,249 vis-a-vis the present Regional Population of 4,430,916. Pursuant to the current staffing pattern, the Office is supposed to have an authorized strength of 5,951 (469 PCOs, 5,346 PNCOs and 136 NUP).

Compared to the 2016 police to population ratio, the 2016 level represents a 1.25 improvement in as much the previous year has only a ratio of 1:718. However, the 2016 ratio is still 227 police officer short of the ideal 1:500 police to population ratio. To attain the ideal police to population ratio of 1:500, PRO12 must have an existing strength of 5,908 uniformed personnel on account of the existing 4,430,916 total population of the region.

Table 42: Police to Population Ratio, PRO12, CY 2015 and 2016


Police to population ratio 1:718 1:727 1.25 Source of Data: PRO12

Specific strategy:

Support the upgrading and modernization of the equipment and facilities of the AFP and PNP in Region XII

In 2016, PRO12 was a recipient from National Headquarters (NHQ) of 24 units of

Mahindra Scorpio vehicles and 81 units Kawasaki Rouser 135 cc motorcycles which were distributed to different PNP units regionwide to enhance their mobility. The Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) 12 was also provided with two (2) units MAN utility trucks to facilitate the deployment of the unit to areas where they are needed.

In 2016, the construction of Municipal Police Station (MPS) buildings of Bagumbayan,

Sultan Kudarat and Malapatan, Sarangani were completed. The MPS buildings of Isulan and Lambayong of Sultan Kudarat; Kabacan, Pikit and Matalam of Cotabato Province; Norala, Sto. Niño, Surallah of South Cotabato; Kiamba and Maasim, Sarangani started construction and are still ongoing as of end of December 2016

Other infrastructure projects implemented in 2016 were: a) repair of the President

Roxas MPS Old Building/Barracks in Cotabato Province; b) repair of the Headquarters/Barracks of the 31st Special Action Company (SAC), Special Action Force (SAF); and c) Construction of Ammo Magazine (Ammunition and Explosive) Storage.

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Table 43: Critical Infrastructure Projects of PRO12, As of 31 December 2016

Name of Project Project Cost

(PhP) Date Started

Date

Completed

Construction of Bagumbayan MPS Bldg 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 11/2/16

Construction of Malapatan MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 11/2/16

Construction of Isulan MPS Bldg. 7,843,500.00 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Lambayong MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Kabacan MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Pikit MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Matalam MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Norala MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Sto Niño MPS Bldg. 4,643,952.92 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Surallah MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Kiamba MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 3/7/16 On going

Construction of Maasim MPS Bldg. 4,886,463.32 2/17/16 On going

Repair of President Roxas MPS Old

Bldg./Barracks 691,864.67 8/3/16 On going

Repair of Headquarters and Barracks of 31st

Special Action Company (SAC), Special

Action Force (SAF)

1,041,470.00

1/18/16 5/18/16

Construction of Ammo Magazine

(Ammunition and Explosive) Storage 2,500,000.00 7/26/16 On going

Construction of HRSG Office Bldg. 6,929,435.60 1/7/16 On going Source of Data: PRO12

Ensuring public safety

Specific strategies:

Upgrade infrastructure facilities that facilitate public safety

In 2016, critical infrastructures were continually implemented by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) XII, the agency at the forefront of preventing and suppressing destructive fires, investigating the causes of fire incidents and providing emergency medical and rescue services to ensure public safety.

For the period under review, BFP XII was able to complete the construction of three (3) fire stations for the municipality of President Roxas, Cotabato Province, and for the municipalities of Columbio and Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat. These fire stations were started in 2015.

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With regard to repair and rehabilitation of dilapidated fire stations, BFP XII completed the repair of five (5) buildings in the municipalities of Malapatan, Malungon, Kiamba of Sarangani; municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato; and municipality of Lambayong in Sultan Kudarat. These buildings were also started in 2015.

The table below shows the accomplishments on fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency medical services to ensure public safety in 2016.

Table 44: Accomplishments to Ensure Public Safety, Region XII, 2016

Name of Project Status

Construction of President Roxas Fire Station Completed

Construction of Columbio Fire Station Completed

Construction of Senator Ninoy Aquino Fire Station Completed

Repair/Rehabilitation of Malapatan Fire Station Completed

Repair/Rehabilitation of Malungon Fire Station Completed

Repair/Rehabilitation of Kiamba Fire Station Completed

Repair/Rehabilitation of Tupi Fire Station Completed

Repair/Rehabilitation of Lambayong Fire Station Completed Source of Data: BFP XII

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CHAPTER 10 CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND

REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Improved, clean and healthy environment

For the attainment of a cleaner and healthier environment, the region continued to enforce policies and implement programs and activities related to the prevention and control of pollution and management and conservation of the environment. Among the major environmental laws that were strengthened and enforced are: Clean Air Act (R.A. 8749), Clean Water Act (R.A. 9275), Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (R.A. 9003), Environmental Awareness and Education Act (R.A. 9512), Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System (Presidential Decree 1586), and Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (R.A. 6969).

Air Quality Management

Based on the report of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XII, there are three (3) identified major sources of air pollution. These are mobile, stationary, and area sources, described in Table 46. Table 45: Sources of Air Pollution

Mobile Sources On-road sources: Diesel and gasoline-fed vehicles

Non-road sources: agricultural and construction equipment, ships and

airplanes

Stationary Sources Power generation, food manufacturing, refineries, chemical plants

Area Sources Gasoline refilling stations, structural construction, dust re-suspension for

paved and unpaved roads, open burning, agricultural activities, dry

cleaning

Source of Data: RA 8749/ EMB XII

Emissions inventory is conducted every three years pursuant to the Clean Air Act. The

inventory covers the particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and the volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Table 47 shows the results of the regional inventory for 2013-2015. Mobile sources were the primary contributor of pollutants in the region at about 89 percent, while the remaining 9 percent and 2 percent were obtained from area and stationary sources, respectively.

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Table 46: Emissions Inventory (Tons/year) for Region XII, 2012-2015

Source PM CO NOx SOx VOCs TOTAL

Stationary 5,787.34 46.26 681.49 610.50 49.58 7,175.17

Mobile 36,349.03 208,104.60 48,306.61 133.98 114,780.51 407,674.73

Area 28,934.44 10,578.56 466.28 337.71 1,499.04 41,816.02

TOTAL 71,070.81 218,729.42 49,454.38 1,082.19 116,329.12 456,665.92

Source of Data: EMB XII

According to Air Quality Indices (AQI) of DAO No. 2000-81 of R.A. 8749, result of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10 ) measured in microgram per normal cubic meter (μg/Ncm) can be described as follows:

Measure Description

0 – 54 μg/Ncm Good

55 – 154 μg/Ncm Fair

155 – 254 μg/Ncm Unhealthy for sensitive groups

255 – 354 μg/Ncm Very Unhealthy

355 – 424 μg/Ncm Acute Unhealthy

425 – 504 μg/Ncm Emergency

The ambient air concentrations of the three sampling stations in the region showed that Station 1 in Tupi, South Cotabato recorded the lowest level of PM10 at 25.4μg/Ncm compared to Koronadal and General Santos Stations that registered a higher result (Table 47). Nonetheless, all stations were still in “good” condition based on the AQI and DENR-National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants. Stations 1 and 3 registered a declining record which shows that the region is moving towards an improved and healthier environment. Tupi area has the good vegetative cover, wide forest reserve, presence of tropical fruits and other agricultural permanent crops that serve as carbon sinks and natural filters. However, increasing particulate matter concentration was observed in Station 2- Koronadal City specifically between 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. of the day. The main source of increased PM concentration during these hours was residential or households that practiced open burning and use charcoal for cooking. There were no industrial source and heavy traffic near the location of Station 2.

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Table 47: Key Accomplishments on Air Quality Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016,

Indicator Actual

Accomplishment 2016 Target Growth Rate

(%) Gap

2015 2016

Number of ambient air sampling stations operated and maintained

3 3 3 - 0

Particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) (in µg/Ncm)

Station 1 (Tupi, So. Cot)

Station 2 (Koronadal City)

Station 3 (General Santos City)

good

29.88 33.57 48.65

good

25.4 39.1 37.6

-

(15) 16.5

(22.7)

-

Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) monitored

35 50 40 42.8 (10)

Climate Change support activity – GHG inventory

1 1 1 100 0


The Clean Air Act provides for the formulation and implementation of a national motor

vehicle inspection and maintenance program to ensure the substantial reduction of emissions from motor vehicles. Relative to this, the Environmental Management Bureau monitored 50 Private Emission Testing Centers in 2016 or an increase of about 43 percent compared to its performance in the previous year. A greenhouse gas inventory was also conducted by the Bureau as part of the climate change intervention activity.

There are two airshed governing boards that operate in the region; the South Cotabato Airshed and the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed as partners in the clean air advocacy. The Mt. Apo Geothermal Project is an environmentally critical project that became one of the emission sources; thus, the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed Governing Board was authorized to implement and monitor appropriate environmental laws in the area though DENR AO 2004-13.

Water Quality Management

Pursuant to the Clean Water Act (R.A. 9275), the region continued to manage 17 principal rivers, 21 minor rivers, 2 coastal/marine waters, and one (1) lake. There are 9 Class A, 15 Class B, 20 Class C, 1 Class D, 10 Class SB, and 6 Class SC waters. Regular monitoring was conducted by EMB XII on selected water bodies, particularly for 11 rivers, one bay and one lake, i.e., Libungan, Macabasa, Palian, Marble, Klinan, Nuangan, Pangi, Taplan, Alah, Altayan, and Silway rivers, Sarangani bay and Lake Sebu.

In the implementation of clean water regulations, 315 waste water discharge permits were issued during the year, 147 of which are for new applicants and the rest are renewals.

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Table 48: Key Accomplishments on Water Quality Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator Actual Accomplishment 2016

Target Growth Rate (%)

Gap 2015 2016

Waste Water Discharge Permit issued

279 315 (new-147, renewal-166)

305 12.9 (10)

Rivers monitored - 11 -

New estero/water bodies adopted

7 4 4 (43) 0

Water bodies monitored 10 35 15 250 (20)

WQMA designated - 1 1 0

WQMA operationalized 2 2 2 100 0

Recreational waters monitored and assessed

11 11 11 100 0

Source of data: EMB XII

There were 11 beach resorts monitored monthly under the Beachwatch Program of

recreational waters monitoring. This was implemented to assess the improvement of their water quality. Aside from these, all adopted creeks and water bodies were sampled quarterly to monitor the extent of the improvement of water quality. For the selected water bodies (Table 49) monitored in 2016, almost all registered 100 percent compliant based on their classification and parameter standards.

Table 49: Water Quality of Selected Rivers Based on Qualifying Parameters and their Corresponding Standards

Parameter/ Standard

Rivers

Libungan Palian Marbel Klinan Pangi Alah

Classification Class B Class B Class C Class C Class B and C

Class C

Location Alamada/ Libungan, Cotabato

Tupi, South Cot.

Koronadal, South

Cotabato

South Cotabato

Maitum, Sarangani

South Cot and Sultan

Kudarat

pH Standard: 6.5 - 8.5 units for Class AA, A, B, and C categories

compliant compliant compliant compliant compliant compliant

DO (mg/L) Standard: greater than 5 mg/L for Class AA, A, B, and C categories


BOD (mg/L) Standard: 5 mg/L for Class A, & B; 7 mg/L for Class C and 10 mg/L for Class D


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Parameter/ Standard

Rivers

Libungan Palian Marbel Klinan Pangi Alah

TSS (mg/L) Standard: 50 mg/L for Class A; 65 mg/L for Class B; 80 mg/L for Class C and 110 mg/L for Class D

Minimal exceedance

compliant compliant compliant compliant compliant

Faecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) Standard:100 MPN/100 ml for Class A and 200 for Class B

compliant

Some stations

exceeded the

standard

compliant compliant compliant compliant


Table 50: Coastal and Marine Waters Usage and Classification

CLASSIFICATION BENEFICIAL USE

Class SA Protected Waters – Waters designated as national or local marine parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas established by law (PP 1801 and other existing laws), and/or declared as such by appropriate government agency, LGUS, etc.;

Fishery Water Class 1 – Suitable for shellfish harvesting for direct human consumption.

Class SB Fishery Water Class II – Waters suitable for commercial propagation of shellfish and intended as spawning areas for milkfish (Chanos chanos) and similar species;

Tourist Zones – For ecotourism and recreational activities;

Recreational Water Class I – Intended for primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc.).

Class SC Fishing Water Class III – For the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources and intended for commercial and sustenance fishing;

Recreational Water Class II – For boating, fishing or similar activities;

Marshy and/or mangrove areas declared as fish and wildlife sanctuaries.

Class SD Navigable waters Source of Data: EMB XII

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Table 51: Fresh Surface Waters (rivers, lakes, reservoirs) Usage and Classification

CLASSIFICATION BENEFICIAL USE

Class AA Public Water Supply Class I – Intended primarily for waters having watersheds which are uninhabited and otherwise declared as protected areas, and which require only approved disinfection in order to meet the latest PNSDW.

Class A Public Water Supply Class II – Intended as sources of water supply that requiring conventional treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection to meet the latest PNSDW.

Class B Recreational Water Class I – Intended for primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming, etc.).

Class C Fishery Water for the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources;

Recreational Water Class II – For boating, fishing or similar activities;

For agriculture, irrigation, and livestock watering.

Class D Navigable waters Source of Data: EMB XII

Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA)

There are two designated water quality management areas (WQMA), namely: Sarangani Bay and Silway River. In addition, the newly designated Lake Sebu WQMA is already operational with its fully-constituted governing board.

The Sarangani Bay has 39 sampling stations of which water quality monitoring is conducted regularly. The Bay is classified as Class “SC” for Stations 4-13a, and Class “SB” for Stations 1-3 and 14-18. The results of regular monitoring showed an improving status from previous condition (Table 50). The pH in all sampling stations showed no exceedance from the standard for the Class SC and SB waterbody, except in highly urbanized area. For the dissolved oxygen (DO), 18 percent of the sampling stations recorded below the minimum standard due to discharges from water runoff during heavy downpour that affect turbidity. Oil and grease concentrations were heavy in stations near quarrying activities, and shrimps hatchery, partly on account of the presence of motor boats. Fecal coliform levels were high in heavily populated stations located in General Santos City.

Silway River was designated as WQMA by virtue of DAO 2010-10 and was classified

as Class C waterbody. Based on monitoring results, pH level of 7.48, DO of 6.3-7.3 mg/L and TSS of 10 mg/L are all within the standard. The fecal coliform levels are high reaching 470MPN/100mL in Barangay Poblacion of General Santos City, as well as, in structural concrete bridges where grazing animals have access to the river but generally, only 18 percent of the sampling stations recorded fecal coliform levels higher than the standard.

Lake Sebu was designated as WQMA on June 21, 2016 through DENR DAO No.

2016-14. The lake was classified as Class B and C waterbody. Monitoring results show that 21.74 percent (5/23 stations) have DO record ranging from 3.83-4.9 mg/L or beyond the standard acceptable limit of 5 mg/L. The situation resulted in the occurrence of fish kill in the

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lake. For the biological oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS), Lake Sebu is 100 percent compliant with the standard. However, for fecal coliform, the lake is 90 percent and 100 percent compliant for Class B and Class C waterbody, respectively.

Adopt-An-Estero/Waterbody Program

The adopt-an-estero program is implemented by EMB in partnership with the estero

community, donor partners, local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs). To date, the region has adopted 28 water bodies with 64 donor-partners composed of 40 businesses/industries, 11 LGUs/GOCCs and 13 NGOs.

Solid Waste Management The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 or Republic Act 9003 provides for the comprehensive management of solid wastes for the protection of public health and the environment. The Act encourages the use of environmentally-sound method that maximizes the utilization of resources, while minimizing waste. It also promotes proper segregation, collection, transport, storage and treatment and disposal of wastes. A total of 13 LGUs were assisted by EMB on the rehabilitation of disposal facilities and the proper closure of open dump sites. Likewise, 20 LGUs were assisted in the formulation of their 10-year Solid Waste Management (SWM) Plan. These SWM Plans were initially evaluated and subject to finalization by concerned LGUs, except for Isulan and Kalamansig of Sultan Kudarat province and Midsayap and Pigcawayan of Cotabato Province which were already approved by the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC). The SWM Plan is an important blueprint for LGUs to sustainably manage their waste disposal. Public markets and commercial establishments were also monitored of their solid waste management practices. SWM requirements were disseminated to these establishments, especially the establishment of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and the formulation of SWM Plans. The approved SWM Plan of South Cotabato led to the establishment of an Integrated Provincial Environment Management Center with a Health Care Waste Treatment Facility to manage toxic and infectious wastes from hospitals and other medical facilities. There are 8 sanitary landfills/alternative technologies operating in the region located in the following LGUs, to wit: Surallah, South Cotabato; Tacurong City; M’lang, Cotabato; Alabel, Sarangani; Polomolok, South Cotabato; Kidapawan City; General Santos City; and Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.

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Table 52: Key Accomplishments on Ecological Solid Waste Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator Actual

Accomplishment 2016


Gap 2015 2016

Number of LGUs assisted in proper closure and rehabilitation of disposal facilities

7 13 7 85.7 (6)

Number of LGUs assisted in the formulation of 10-year SWM Plan

14 20 7 42.9 (13)

Public markets monitored 42 42 32 0 (10)

Commercial establishments monitored on ESWM implementation

32 21 16 ((34.4) (5)

Closure and Rehabilitation Plan implemented

25 36 20 44.0 (16)

SWM Facilities (SLFs/Alternative Technology) implemented

5 8 6 60.0 (2)

Number of compliant LGU (with SWM Plans, SS & SC, MRF, SLF/Environment Friendly disposal of wastes)

5 13 10 160.0 (3)

MRFs established - 18 12 - (6) Source of Data: EMB XII

The established Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) were situated in the following

areas:

1. Tacurong City MRF 2. Sto. Niño MRF 3. Koronadal City MRF 4. Polomolok MRF 5. Kabacan, Cotabato 6. Aleosan, Cotabato 7. Tampakan, South Cotabato 8. Norala, South Cotabato 9. Tantangan, South Cotabato

10. Maasim MRF 11. Surallah MRF 12. Bagumbayan MRF 13. Columbio MRF 14. Magpet MRF 15. Glan MRF 16. Malungon MRF 17. Kalamansig MRF 18. Lake Sebu MRF

Environmental Impact Assessment

To ensure that establishments are qualified to function following an environmental standard, 115 Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) were issued before the commencement of their operation and 613 Certificate of Non-coverage. The EMB XII in partnership with the Multipartite Monitoring Team, was able to monitor 6 environmentally critical projects (ECPs) and Non-ECPs within the year.

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Table 53: Environmental Impact Assessment Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016



Gap 2015 2016

ECC issued 144 115 80 (20.1) (35)

CNC issued 637 613 200 (3.8) (413)

EIA preparers/reviewers registered

10 4 4 (60) 0

ECPs/Non-ECPs monitored 6 6 6 0 0

Notice of violations issued 32 136 30 325 (106) Source of Data: EMB XII

Natural resources conserved, protected and rehabilitated

Forest Management

Under the National Greening Program (NGP), a total area of 31,154 hectares were planted with 54,399,397 seedlings in 278 different locations regionwide. A total of 59,187 hectares established plantations in 2014 and 2015 were maintained and protected in 2016.

Table 54: Key Accomplishments of the National Greening Program by Indicator,




Gap

2015 2016

Seedling production (no.) 7,478,890 54,399,397 627 51,902,286 (2,497,111)

Area Planted under NGP (ha.)

14,123 31,154 120 31,154 0

Established plantation maintained (ha.)

48,199 59,187 23 59,187 0

Untenured forestland patrolled/protected (ha.)

30,547 30,547 0 30,547 0

IWMP prepared - 1 - -

Watershed Characterization cum Vulnerability Assessment completed

- 1 - -

Source of Data: DENR XII

Regular patrolling and monitoring was conducted in 30,547 hectares of untenured

forestland as part of the forest protection activity of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP) for the Tran-Makin River was prepared, and the Watershed Characterization cum Vulnerability Assessment of the Little and Big Lun watershed in Sarangani Province was completed covering a total area of 23,585 hectares.

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Protected Areas Management and Ecotourism Development One of the protected areas of the region was given focused during the year. The

Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of Allah Valley Protected Landscape (AVPL) passed 112 resolutions for the protection and conservation of its protected areas and biodiversity. Among the resolutions was the approval of the PAMB-AVPL of the development plan for ecotourism project. The Community-Based Agri-Ecotourism Pilot Project in Sitio Lower Talubek in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato was constructed under the PASu APL of PENRO, South Cotabato. The tourism project is in partnership with the community. It was planned and managed to promote environmental conservation and the sustainable use of resources, while preserving the knowledge and culture of the indigenous peoples (IPs), specifically the T’boli of Lake Sebu. It is envisioned that the project will provide livelihood opportunities for the IPs in the locality.

Rehabilitation of ecotourism facilities and amenities was accomplished in Polomolok,

South Cotabato that includes the enhancement of visitor information center and the production and packaging of IEC materials.

Table 55: Key Accomplishments on Ecotourism Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016

Indicator Actual

Accomplishment 2016


Gap

2015 2016

Number of ecotourism management plans prepared

2 1 (50) 1

0

Number of ecotourism sites developed/ecotourism management plans implemented

2 9 80 5 (4)


Coastal and Marine Resources Management The Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS) is one of the protected areas managed and maintained in the region. In 2016, coastal mapping and rapid assessment of seagrass in the SBPS was conducted which extends from Pinol point in Maitum to Batulaki in Glan, Sarangani. It covers an area of 2,174 hectares seagrass bed. Baselining of plankton and mudflat community within SBPS was also done during the year. With the mapping project, GIS map was generated for the municipalities of Glan and Maitum, both of Sarangani province.

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Table 56: Key Accomplishments on Coastal Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2015 and 2016



Gap 2015 2016

Area of habitat and resources mapped and assessed (ha.)

8,375

2,174

1,675

(74)

(499)


Improved adaptive capacities of human communities to natural disasters

The National Geohazard Assessment and Mapping Program was implemented by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) which covers Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) for flooding, landslide and ground subsidence of sinkhole. It has also other components like Detailed Subsurface Assessment, IEC activities to LGUs, Coastal Geohazard Assessment, Quadrangle Geological Mapping and Surveys, and Groundwater Resource Assessment. The geohazard and mapping activities aimed at increasing awareness and preparedness of the LGUs and the community on natural hazards and for them to know what preventive and adaptive measures to implement. During the year, a total of 8 municipalities were assessed on their vulnerability to hazards, to wit: Norala, Banga, Surallah and Lake Sebu of South Cotabato; Carmen and Midsayap for Cotabato Province; Lambayong in Sultan Kudarat; and Kidapawan City. The updating of maps to 1:10,000 scale in Kidapawan City was done simultaneously during the vulnerability assessment.

The Coastal Geohazard Assessment were conducted in the coastal barangays of

Cotabato City, and in the municipalities of Lebak, Kalamansig and Palimbang in the province of Sultan Kudarat.

Groundwater Resource Assessment were done in the municipalities of Banga, Surallah,

T’boli, Sto. Nino, Norala, Tampakan, Tantangan, Polomolok, Tupi, and Koronadal City in the province of South Cotabato.

The Office of Civil Defense was engaged in providing disaster preparedness-related

trainings for LGUs and government agencies. Among the trainings provided were the Incident Command System, Post Disaster Needs Assessment, and Contingency Planning. The National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill was conducted in government offices, local government offices, and academic institutions to train people on quick responses and what to do in times of disaster. IEC programs and Textblast/Inforboard System was implemented for wider dissemination of weather updates and related information.

The implementation of the Department of the Interior and Local Government of the Seal of

Good Local Governance (SGLG) considers disaster preparedness as one of the core components along with good financial keeping, social protection, peace and order plus the environmental management and business friendliness. The SGLG is a tool that monitors and awards the performance of LGUs in the identified component/fields.

At the regional level, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council

(RDRRMC) acts as the policy maker on matters related to improving the adaptive capacities of communities to natural hazards. The LGUs have a parallel body at their level, as well as a DRRM Office that coordinates disaster preparedness in their locality.

National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office XII

ARTURO G. VALERO, PhD

Regional Director

NOEL E. QUIRATMAN

Assistant Regional Director

POLICY FORMULATION AND PLANNING DIVISION (PFPD) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING AND BUDGET DIVISION (PDIPBD)

MARIA FELICIDAD R. GUERRERO

Chief Economic Development Specialist

JULIET G. BOLANDO


ROMEL PATRICK E. TANGHAL Supervising Economic Development Specialist

EDEN F. RIDAO Supervising Economic Development Specialist

JULIET C. DEMELLITES

Senior Economic Development Specialist

MEDINA G. HEREZO


SANDRA J. ALIDO Senior Economic Development Specialist

MOHIDIN T. MUSTAPA Senior Economic Development Specialist

ROMEO C. NEBRIJA


DESIREE T. JACINTO


RICARDO L. LAMORENA III Economic Development Specialist II

AUREL RAYMUND T. BETQUE Economic Development Specialist II

JOSEPH DIDIUS L. CLAVE

Economic Development Specialist I

MELISSA GABRIELLE H. VARGAS


PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION (PMED)

DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH DIVISION (DRD)

MA. LULU E. VALENCIA


ROSA D. LEMANA


GUILLERMO R. MANRIQUE, JR. Supervising Economic Development Specialist

HELEN L. VESTAL Supervising Economic Development Specialist

ANNIE C. DEPUTADO


LIBERTY B. ARUMPAC


PETER MICHAEL M. BABAO Senior Economic Development Specialist

EVIE A. CABULANAN Senior Economic Development Specialist

ROMEO A. SALAC


APOLLO Y. MANLAWE


ROY B. HATAGUE Economic Development Specialist II

GWYNETH GRACE B. COLLADO Economic Development Specialist II

RUBY ABEGAIL C. SERRANO


JUDD NICHOL L. LEONAR


FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD)

JULIE ESPERANZA B. CHUNG Chief Administrative Officer

LALAINE M. SAJELAN

Supervising Administrative Officer

REGIE LOU P. ROSACEÑA-RIVERA Accountant III

MA. ESTELA B. CABANGAL

Administrative Officer IV

ESPERANZA Z. DELA CRUZ Administrative Officer IV

ANGELINA C. SORIANO Administrative Assistant III

ROSARIO F. BAUTISTA Administrative Assistant III

JOCELYN O. VILLANUEVA Administrative Assistant III

HONEYLET S. BALINDONG Administrative Assistant III

MYRA L. SAJO

Administrative Assistant II

KATE C. DARLE

Administrative Assistant II

CHARMAINE LOU D. MAPA Administrative Assistant II

PENDATUN C. ABDUL Administrative Aide VI

LEILANI P. DEL PILAR

Administrative Assistant I

SOCRATES Y. ABELO

Administrative Aide III

MUSLIMIN S. MANIALA

Administrative Aide IV

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