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Page 1: Region XII RDR 2013
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FOREWORD

The 2013 Regional Development Report (RDR) presents an assessment on the region’s performance, focusing on the efforts undertaken by the region to achieve inclusive growth and poverty reduction. These overarching goals are expressed in the Updated SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Plan (RDP), 2013-2016, which was formulated by the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII, in line with its mandate as the highest policy-making body in the region as provided for by Executive Order (EO) No. 325, Series of 1996.

As secretariat of RDC XII, the National Economic and Development Authority

(NEDA) Regional Office XII is mandated to monitor the achievement of the annual targets of the updated RDP of SOCCSKSARGEN. The analysis of the realization of these targets in 2013 is reflected in the 2013 RDR and covers the region’s general economy; agriculture and fishery; industry and services; social development; infrastructure development; finance; peace and security; good governance; and environment conservation, protection, and rehabilitation. We, therefore, acknowledge with deep gratitude those who have, in one way or another, provided us valuable inputs and assistance in putting together this report. We look forward to their continued support to our commitment to provide our stakeholders relevant information on the region’s performance which is critical to the decision-making for the development of SOCCSKSARGEN and its local government units.

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

Title Page Foreword i List of Tables iii List of Figures vi Acronyms vii Chapter 1 Regional Development Report Preparation Process and

Development Vision, Goals, Strategic Outcomes 1

Chapter 2 Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction 9 Chapter 3 Competitive Industry and Services Sector 13 Chapter 4 Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fishery Sector 26

Chapter 5 Accelerating Infrastructure Development 36

Chapter 6 Towards a Resilient and Inclusive Financial System 53 Chapter 7 Good Governance and the Rule of Law 56

Chapter 8 Social Development 58

Chapter 9 Peace and Security 68

Chapter 10 Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the Environment

and Natural Resources 77

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List of Tables

Table No.

Title

2.1 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) by Industrial Origin and Average Per

Capita GRDP, Region XII, CY 2012 Actual and CY 2013 Target Growth Rates, in constant prices

2.2 Inflation Rate by Commodity Group, Region XII, CY 2012 and CY 2013 (in percent)

2.3 Poverty Incidence of Population and Families, Region XII, (Actual) CYs 2000, 2009, and 2012, and (Target) CY 2015

2.4 Labor Force Participation Rate and Employment Status, Region XII, (Actual) October 2012 and October 2013 and (Target) CY 2013

2.5 Tax and Internal Revenue Collection, Region XII, 2012 and 2013

3.1 Investments and Exports, CY 2012 and 2013

3.2 List of Major Investments by Province/City, Region XII, CY 2013

3.3 Key Accomplishments on MSME Development by Indicator, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.4 Key Accomplishments of the Processed Foods Industry Cluster (Coffee), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.5 Key Accomplishments of the Fishery Industry Cluster (Bangus), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.6 Key Accomplishments of the Fishery Industry Cluster (Bangus), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.7 Key Accomplishments of the Processed Coconut Products Industry Cluster, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.8 Key Accomplishments of the Furniture Industry Cluster (Engineered Bamboo and Wood Crafts), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.9 Key Accomplishments of the Industrial Crops Industry Cluster (Rubber), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.10 Key Accomplishments of the Industrial Crops Industry Cluster (Oil Palm), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.11 Key Accomplishments of the Mining Industry Cluster, Region XII, 2012-2013

3.12 Actual and Target Hotel Occupancy Rates by Province/City, Region XII

3.13 Key Accomplishments on Science and Technology, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

3.14 Key Accomplishments on Cooperative Development, Region XII, and CYs 2012-2013

3.15 Cities and Municipalities among the Top 50 Most Competitive Cities/Municipalities in the Philippines, Region XII, CY 2013

4.1 Key Accomplishment on Irrigation Development by Indicator by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.2 Palay Production by Type of Area Harvested by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.3 Area Planted to Palay by Type of Area by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.4 Volume of Organic Rice Exports by Type of Rice and Country Destination, Region XII, as of December 2013

4.5 Corn Production by Type of Corn by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

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List of Tables

Table No.

Title

4.6 Area Planted to Corn by Type of Corn by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.7 Production and Area Planted to High Value Commercial Crops by Type of Crop, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.8 Livestock and Poultry Production, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.9 Fishery Production by Type and by Area, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

4.10 Key Accomplishments on Land Tenure Improvement by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

5.1 Selected indicators of National Road and Bridge Project Implementation, Region XII, 2012 and 2013

5.2 Status of Carryover Major National Road and Bridge Projects from CY 2012, Region XII, as of January 31, 2013 and December 2013

5.3 Status of Road Projects Implemented in CY 2013

5.4 Major Programs and Projects Implemented in Makar Wharf

5.5 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Cotabato Wharf and Kalamansig Port, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

5.6 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented in Cotabato and Kalamansig Ports, Region XII, CY 2013

5.7 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, General Santos Airport, CYs 2012-2013

5.8 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented in General Santos Airport, CY 2013

5.9 Key Accomplishments Indicator, Cotabato Airport, CYs 2012-2013

5.10 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented in Cotabato Airport, CY 2013

5.11 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Water Resource Management, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

5.12 Major Irrigation Programs/ Projects Implemented by the National Irrigation Administration XII

5.13 Status of Carryover Flood Control and Drainage Projects from CY 2012

5.14 Status of Flood Control Projects Implemented

5.15 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Power/Energy, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

5.16 Major Programs/ Projects/ Activities Implemented

6.1 Number of Banks by Type

6.2 Number of Municipalities without Banks by Province

6.3 Loan Portfolio and Deposit Liabilities

7.1 Budgetary Support for Jail Management and Inmates Welfare Programs, Region XII, CY 2012-2013 (in PhP)

7.2 Key Accomplishments of Parole and Probation Harmonized Rehabilitation Programs, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

8.1 Key Accomplishments on Health Care, Nutrition, and Sanitation by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

8.2 Key Accomplishments on Education by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

8.3 Key Accomplishments on Technical/Vocation Education and Training by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

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List of Tables

Table No.

Title

8.4 Higher Education Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development, Region XII, CY 2013

8.5 Distribution of Slots Allotted for On-going and New Scholarship Programs by Type, Region XII, SY 2013-2014

8.6 Key Accomplishments on Social Protection by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

8.7 Key Accomplishments on Employment and Workers’ Welfare by Indicator, Region XII, and CY 2012-2013

9.1 Summary of PAMANA Projects in Region XII, CY 2013

9.2 Key Accomplishments on Crime Solution and Crime Clearance Efficiency by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

9.3 PNP Programs for Emergency and Other Types of Assistance, Region XII, CY 2013

9.4 Key Accomplishments of the Crime Prevention and Control Program, Region XII, CY 2013

9.5 Key Accomplishments in the Campaign against Illegal Drugs, Region XII, CY 2013

9.6 Key Accomplishments of the AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan, Region XII, CY 2013

9.7 Key Accomplishments on Ensuring Public Safety, Region XII, CY 2013

10.1 Pollution Emission Inventory by Type and Source, Region XII, CYs 2010-2013 (in tons per hour)

10.2 Key Accomplishments on Air Quality Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.3 Key Accomplishments on Water Quality Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.4 Key Accomplishments on Solid Waste Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.5 Key Accomplishments on Environment Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.6 Key Accomplishments of the National Greening Program by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.7 Key Accomplishments on Ecotourism Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.8 Key Accomplishments on Forest Protection by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.9 Key Accomplishments on Protected Area Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

10.10 Key Accomplishments on Coastal Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

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List of Figures

Figure No. Title

1.1 Regional Development Report Preparation Process

1.2

Regional Development Report Preparation Process (Inputs)

1.3

Regional Development Report Preparation Process (Process-1)

1.4

Regional Development Report Preparation Process (Process-2)

1.5

Regional Development Report Preparation Process (Outputs)

1.6

SOCCSKSARGEN Development Vision

3.1

Location Map of the 12th Paradise

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Acronyms µg/Ncm Micrograms per Normal Cubic Meter 4 Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines ARBs Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries ARCs Agrarian Reform Communities ARD Assistant Regional Director ARTA Anti-Red Tape Act BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources BFP Bureau of Fire Protection BIR Bureau of Internal Revenue BOC Bureau of Customs BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand BPLS Business Permits and Licensing System BSP Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas CADT Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title CALT Certificate of Land Title CAPE Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program CARP Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CBMS Community-Based Monitoring System CCA Climate Change Adaptation CCT Conditional Cash Transfer CDA Cooperative Development Authority CDP Comprehensive Development Plan CHED Commission on Higher Education CIS Communal Irrigation System CLOA Certificate of Land Ownership Award CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan CPT Cleaner Production Technology DA Department of Agriculture DAR Department of Agrarian Reform DepED Department of Education DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government DOE Department of Energy DOH-CHD Department of Health-Center for Health Development DOJ Department of Justice DOT Department of Tourism DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways DRR Disaster Risk Reduction DTI Department of Trade and Industry ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate ELA Executive Legislative Agenda EPP Export Pathways Program FAPs Foreign Assisted Projects GOCC Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product ha Hectare HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board ID Infantry Division IPSP Internal Peace and Security Plan KALAHI-CIDSS Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of

Social Services

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km Kilometer LGU Local Government Unit lm Linear meter m³ Cubic Meter MCLET Municipal Coastal Law Enforcement Team MDG Millennium Development Goal MEDAFC Macro-Economy, Development Administration and Finance Committee MFPC Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committee MGB Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau MPEX Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program MRF Material Recovery Facility MSMEs Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MT Metric Ton NCIP National Commission on Indigenous Peoples NEDA National Economic and Development Authority NHA National Housing Authority NIA National Irrigation Administration NIS National Irrigation System NNC National Nutrition Council NSCB National Statistical Coordination Board NSO National Statistics Office OCD Office of Civil Defense OFW Overseas Filipino Workers PA Philippine Army PA Protected Area PAMB Protected Area Management Board PDEA Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency PDPFP Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan PESFA Private Education Student Financial Assistance PFPD Policy Formulation and Planning Division PHIC Philippine Health Insurance Corporation PhP Philippine Pesos PNP Philippine National Police POA Permit to Operate PPA Parole and Probation Administration PRO Police Regional Office PSA Philippine Statistical Authority PWD Person With Disability RAP-LGU Resettlement Assistance Program to LGUs RD Regional Director RDC Regional Development Council RDI Research and Development Institute RDP Regional Development Plan RDR Regional Development Report RLA Regional Line Agency RR Revenue Region SCPPO South Cotabato Provincial Police Office SLF Sanitary Landfill SLGR State of Local Governance Report SMI Sagittarius Mines Incorporated SOCA State of the City Address SOCCSKSARGEN South Cotabato, Cotabato Province, Cotabato City, Sultan Kudarat,

Sarangani, General Santos

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SOPA State of the Province Address SSF Shared Service Facility SUCs State Universities and Colleges TVET Technical-Vocational Education and Training TWSP Training for Work Scholarship Program US$ United States Dollars VPA Volunteer Probation Aide WDP Wastewater Discharge Permit

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CHAPTER 1 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT PREPARATION PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT VISION, GOALS, STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

1. Background

The Regional Development Report (RDR) CY 2013 of Region XII is an assessment of the achievement of plan targets for the year as contained in the Updated SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Plan (RDP), CY 2013-2016, particularly in the Regional Results Matrices (RRMs). The updated RDP targets for CY 2013 are the commitment of regional line agencies (RLAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), including the various local government units and the private sector, leading to the realization of the SOCCSKSARGEN Development Vision. These targets were also formulated in line with President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Social Contract with the Filipino people.

The preparation of the RDR 2013 is mainly based on the accomplishment reports of the RLAs, SUCs, and GOCCs for the year. It also reflects the accomplishments of the local government units as expressed by the local chief executives in the State of the Province Addresses (SOPAs), as well as State of the City Addresses (SOCAs). These achievements are compared with those of the previous year and assessed against the plan targets. Deviations of the accomplishments from the plan targets, including the factors affecting such divergence, are analysed in the report. The RDR CY 2013 is prepared by the NEDA Regional Office XII, the technical secretariat of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII, to serve as an important reference in the modification of Region XII’s strategies, and programs and projects that would guide the region toward the achievement of its development vision, goals, and objectives. It will also serve as an important reference to the business community in planning their investments and the exercise of their corporate social responsibility, and the civil society in undertaking their service delivery and interventions to help the region achieve inclusive growth and reduce poverty.

2. Process of RDR Preparation

The activities that lead to the generation of the RDR commenced with a request to the RLAs, SUCs and GOCCs to furnish the RDC XII Secretariat with their respective annual accomplishment reports. The RDC XII Secretariat reviewed these reports and extracted relevant accomplishments to be used in the assessment of the achievement of plan targets. The assessment report was then prepared following the outline of the updated SOCCSKSARGEN RDP, 2013-2016, with focus on the plan’s strategic outcomes. The draft report was reviewed at the RDC XII Secretariat level and presented to the RDC XII’s four (4) sectoral committees for enhancement and subsequent endorsement to the RDC XII Full Council for adoption. A copy of the RDC XII sectoral committee-endorsed RDR 2013 will be printed for distribution to the RDC XII Full Council. The RDC XII-adopted version will be posted on the RDC XII website and updated, as may be appropriate, to incorporate additional critical information that were not yet available at the time of the printing of the document. Aside through the RDC XII website, the updated version can be provided in electronic format to requesting stakeholders and the general public.

Figure 1.1 shows the process RDR preparation.

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3. Development Vision The development vision of SOCCSKSARGEN reflects its desire to become a people of integrity and faith - communing with God and living out His laws, and walking the paths of righteousness, justice, peace and respect for human rights and the environment. The people of the region are empowered and are able to influence others as they are motivated by dynamic and dedicated leaders toward a self-reliant and a productive way of life. The socioeconomic development of the region is accelerated by the people’s concerted efforts in harnessing the region’s natural endowments in a manner that is sustainable. The region shall be known as provider of quality products and services, particularly from the creative, innovative and responsible development of high value crops, fishery, mineral resources, and tourism potentials. It is likewise the vision of the people of the region to be living in an environment where all its elements (land, water, air, climate and genetic resources) are healthy and green providing them the needed care and attention for a sustained economy. The sustainable management and utilization of its natural resources is the region’s legacy to its future generation. Figure 1.6 is the SOCCSKSARGEN Vision of Development enunciated in the Updated Regional Development Plan (RDP), 2013-2016.

FIGURE 1.6 SOCCSKSARGEN DEVELOPMENT VISION

4. Development Goals and Strategic Outcomes From the development issues which were identified during the assessment of the RDP for the period 2010-2012, the achievement of the following strategic outcomes is expected to contribute to the realization of inclusive growth and poverty reduction:

1. Achieving stable macroeconomy;

2. Meeting the MDG poverty reduction targets by 2015;

3. Providing livelihood and employment;

4. Managing the population growth rate;

5. Enhancing productivity of MSMEs;

6. Boosting investments and exports;

7. Increasing tourist arrivals;

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

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

9. Providing efficient and effective infrastructure facilities and services;

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

11. Establishing a resilient and inclusive financial system;

12. Maintaining good governance and the rule of law;

13. Strengthening of justice system;

14. Ensuring adequate access to quality basic social services;

15. Sustaining peace and security;

16. Maintaining a green and healthy environment.

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CHAPTER 2 INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND POVERTY REDUCTION

A. Stable macroeconomy achieved

Sustained high economic growth The economic growth of Region XII as measured by the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) was targeted to grow within the range of 7.5% to 8.8% in CY 2013. The range of targets is one of the highest in recent years as the Gross Value Added (GVA) for Industry was expected to expand within a range of 10% to 11% and the GVA for Services was estimated to grow ranging from 8% to 10%. The target growth rates of the GVA for the two sectors are close to the actual rates achieved in CY 2012. The GVA for Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery, and Forestry (AHFF), which had been traditionally slow, was targeted to move up from 4% to 5%. The target range is slightly lower than the actual growth rate achieved in CY 2013 in view of the possible adverse effects of climate change affecting the region.

Table 2.1 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) by Industrial Origin and

Average Per Capita GRDP, Region XII, CY 2012 Actual and CY 2013 Target Growth Rates, in constant prices

Indicator CY 2012 Actual

CY 2013 Target

Low High

Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) (in percent)

8.1 7.5 8.8

- Agriculture, Hunting, Fishery and Forestry (in percent) 5.4 4.0 5.0

- Industry (in percent) 10.8 10.0 11.0

- Services (in percent) 8.1 8.0 10.0

Average per capita GRDP (in PhP) 40,043 45,050 45,620

Source of data: NSCB XII

As of this report, the GRDP for CY 2013 of Region XII has not been released but the region was likely to sustain its high economic performance by 2013 because of highly stable macroeconomic factors, and the continued expansion of manufacturing and trade, as well as construction.

Stabilized inflation rates The inflation rate for all items was estimated at 3.7%. Although this is 1.1% percentage points higher than the preceding year’s level of 2.6%, it was still within the year’s target of below 5%. By commodity group, alcoholic beverages and tobacco registered the highest inflation rate at 42.1%, even with the prices of alcoholic beverages rising moderately by 6.6% because the prices of tobacco skyrocketed by 76.5%. This steep 38.5-percentage point rise of the inflation rate of alcoholic beverages and tobacco from 3.6% in CY 2012 has been attributed to the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 10351, also known as the sin tax law.

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In contrast, the inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages, where majority of the income of an average Filipino family is spent, was estimated at 2.6%, which is only 0.5 percentage point higher than the CY 2012 estimate. A price adjustment for oils and fats was recorded at -13.4%. The prices for clothing and footwear; housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels; home furnishing, equipment, and maintenance; health; and transport were growing slower as their inflation rates were lower than those registered in CY 2012. Education posted an inflation rate of 5.0%, which is higher by 0.9 percentage points compared in 2012. Higher inflation rate was recorded for pre-primary and primary education at 9.8%, while 1.6% and 1.9% inflation rates were recorded for secondary and tertiary education, respectively. Aside from food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and education, other commodities which posted higher inflation rates were communications, and recreation and culture.

Equalized Development Opportunities Meeting the MDG Poverty Reduction Targets by 2015 The poverty incidence of population in the region was targeted to be reduced from 46.8% in 2000 to 23.4% by 2015, while the poverty incidence of families will be decreased from 40.7% in 2000 to 20.4% in 2015. These targets are in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target of halving the proportion of people living in extreme poverty between 1990 and 2015. The poverty incidence among individual population, however, has increased from 38.9% to 45.8% over the period CYs 2009 to 2012. The poverty incidence among families also rose from 31.1% to 37.5% over the same period, making Region XII among the 3 poorest regions in the country. Given the region’s increasing poverty incidence, the target of the region of halving its poverty incidence of 40.7% in CY 2000 by CY 2015 has a very low probability of attainment.

Table 2.3 Poverty Incidence of Population and Families, Region XII, (Actual) CYs

2000, 2009, and 2012, and (Target) CY 2015

Indicator Actual Target

2000 2009 2012 2015

Poverty Incidence Among Individual Population

46.8 38.9 45.8 23.4

Poverty Incidence Among Families 40.7 31.1 37.5 20.4

Source of data: NSCB XII

Table 2.2 Inflation Rate by Commodity Group, Region XII, CY 2012 and CY 2013 (in percent)

Commodity Inflation Rate %

change 2012 2013 All Items 2.6 3.7 1.1 Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages

2.1 2.6 0.5

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

3.6 42.1 38.5

Clothing and Footwear 2.9 2.2 -0.7

Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels

5.2 4.0 -1.2

Furnishing, households Equipment and Maintenance

2.4 1.5 -0.9

Health 4.2 2.5 -1.7 Transport 0.7 0.4 -0.3 Communication -2.5 -1.1 1.4 Recreation and Culture 0.6 1.5 0.9 Education 4.1 5.0 0.9 Restaurant and Miscellaneous Goods and services

2.3 2.3 0.0

Source of data: NSO

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The increase in poverty incidence could be partly due to the rise in the region’s poverty threshold. Based on the Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES), the annual per capita poverty threshold in Region XII was estimated at PhP 18,737.00 in CY 2012. This is higher by PhP 2,332.00 compared to the 2009 poverty threshold, indicating an average annual growth rate of almost five percent. Cotabato City posted the highest poverty threshold at PhP 20,568.00, while Sultan Kudarat Province had the lowest at PhP 17,597.00. A family of five in the region, thus, would need PhP 93,685 a year or PhP 7,807.08 a month in CY 2012 for their food and other basic requirements.

Labor and Employment The October 2013 Labor Force Survey showed that the region’s employment rate slightly declined to 95.1% from 95.8% a year ago as the number of employed persons was lower by 5,740 compared to the level reached in October 2012. It fell short of the target of 96.4% for CY 2013. Nonetheless, the region’s employment rate was higher by 2.4 percentage points than the national average of 92.7%. Although the labor force participation rate was lower by 1.0 percentage point than the 66.40% estimated in October 2012, the number of people in the labor force increased by about 6,890. From all indications, the number of employment opportunities in the region was not able to fully address the employment needs of the additional individuals in the labor force, hence, the decline in the employment rate. With the decline in the number of employed persons and the additional number of persons in the labor force, the number of unemployed persons rose to around 12,640, translating to a minimal rise in the unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.9% While there was a slight increase in the unemployment rate, the region’s underemployment rate decreased to 22.20%, or 1.0 percentage point lower than the level estimated the previous year. This reflects a decrease of 18,110 underemployed persons in CY 2013.

B. Stable fiscal management attained

Increasing local income Real property tax collection in CY 2013 increased by about 33% compared with the CY 2012 collection and higher by PhP 164.71 million than the target collection for the year. This was achieved despite some problems, such as unknown owners for CARP properties, double

Table 2.4 Labor Force Participation Rate and Employment Status, Region XII, (Actual) October 2012 and October 2013 and (Target) CY 2013

Indicator Oct

2012 Oct

2013 2013

Target

Growth Rate Oct

2012-Oct

2013)

Gap 2013

Performance

vs. Target

Population 15 years old and above (000)

2,646 2,697 - 1.93 -

Labor Force Participation Rate (%)

66.4 65.4 - -1.0 -

Employment Rate (%)

95.8 95.1 96.4 -0.7 (1.3)

Unemployment Rate (%)

4.2 4.9 3.6 0.7 1.3

Underemployment Rate (%

23.2 22.2 20.0 -1.0 2.2

Source of data: NSO XII

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assessment/multiple claimants, boundary disputes, and man-made calamities. The collection of local revenue from business taxes, fees and charges and from economic enterprises increased by 14% over the previous year’s collection but was lower than the CY 2013 target by PhP 5.88 million. Table 2.5 Tax and Internal Revenue Collection, Region XII, 2012 and 2013

Source of data: BLGF XII, BIR website, LGUs

Intensifying collection of Internal Revenue Tax The internal revenue collected during the first semester 2013 amounted to PhP 2,338,780. Almost 57% of the revenue collection was contributed by South Cotabato. The reported internal revenue collection did not include Sarangani Province due to non-availability of data. Reducing dependency on the Internal Revenue Allotment Following the MDG goal, the region targeted to lower the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) dependency of the local government units from the CY 2011 level of 82.0%. In CY 2012, IRA dependency of the provinces and cities of Region XII was estimated at about 70%. This was only based on the net IRA received vis-à-vis the current operating income of the LGUs that includes local and external sources. Local sources include tax and non-tax revenues (regulatory fees, service/user charges, income from economic enterprises and other receipts), while external sources are IRA, shares from national tax collection, inter-local transfers and extraordinary receipts/grants/aids/donations.

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CYs 2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Real Property Tax Collection (PhP ’000)

970.714

806

732.772

32.6%

164.714

Local Revenue Tax Collection (Business Taxes, Fees and Charges, and Economic Enterprise (PhP ‘000)

1,835.88

1,830

1,604.84

14.4%

5.88

Internal Revenue Collection (PhP ‘000)

2,338.78 (1st sem partial)

6,136 5,244.319 - -

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CHAPTER 3 COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY AND SERVICES SECTOR

Improving the competitiveness of the industry and services sectors was pursued to increase the region’s economic productivity. This was complemented by the provision of better infrastructure and logistics support, as well as by establishing an environment that could lower the cost of doing business in the region. These efforts, however, were mainly challenged by an unstable and insufficient power supply that have hindered economic production activities and service delivery in CY 2013.

A. Increased economic productivity Investments The conduct of investment promotion activities was institutionalized to create a scenario of SOCCSKSARGEN as a viable investment destination for big-ticket and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This resulted to the increase in total investments in the region by about 37% over the level achieved in CY 3012 and surpassed by PhP 1.252 million the target for CY 2013.

Table 3.1 Investments and Exports, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accom-

plishment 2013

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CYs 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Investments (in PhP million)

8,620.21 7,367.70 6,297.18 36.89 1,252.51

Exports (in US$ million)

1,069.90 972.61 884.20 21.00 97.29

Source of data: DTI XII

The major investments in Region XII in CY 2013 were on the following: (a) agricultural production, particularly for the expansion of pineapple and banana plantations; (b) wholesale and retail of consumer goods, as evidenced by the establishment/expansion of shopping malls, supermarkets, public markets, and food stores; (c) processing of oil palm and palay; (d) post-harvest facilities, such as slaughterhouse and cold storage; (e) hotels; (f) renewable power supply; and (g) public land transport terminals.

Table 3.2 List of Major Investments by Province/City, Region XII, CY 2013

Province/City Investment Type

Cotabato Province

Univanich Carmen Palm Oil Corporation- Joint venture of Univanich Carmen Palm Oil Corporation and Univanich Public Unlimited Thailand

SuperamaKabacan Sumifru 80 hectares pineapple expansion in Banisilan Arakan Valley Complex Rice mill Processing Plant Jollibee Midsayap

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Province/City Investment Type

South Cotabato FB Hotel Supreme Choice Integrated Farm Inc. Gaisano Grand Polomolok Expansion of KCC Mall of Marbel Biomass Project

General Santos City

Veranza Mall Green Leaf Hotel Slaughterhouse, Cold Storage, Integrated Food Terminal and Public Markets Solar power plant

Sarangani Banana production expansion of RP Bahraini Harvest Inc. and Dana Fresh Agri Development

Cotabato City Expansion of AL Nor Hotel

Sultan Kudarat Generator for ice plant/cold storage facility and airport improvement in Lebak

Solar Power Plant Mall, supermarket, and mini-hydro projects in Isulan

Tacurong City Transport Terminal and Public Market Expansion

Sources of data: DTI XII and State of the Province Address (SOPA)/State of the City Address (SOCA)

Exports Total exports earnings increased by 21%, exceeding the target by US$ 97.29 million. The increase in regional exports earnings was attributed to the assistance provided to the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing the quality standards of their products to compete in the world market. The region’s major exports in CY 2013 were fresh, canned, and frozen tuna; fresh and canned pineapples; frozen shrimps, octopus, and other fish products; fresh bananas; coconut oil; cut flowers; asparagus; pork in a box; and organic rice. The major country destinations of the region’s exports were the United States of America, Asian countries and the Middle East.

MSMEs The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) XII was able to assist 3,481 MSMEs but this is lower by 18.31% compared to the number of MSMEs assisted in CY 2012. Nonetheless, it surpassed the CY 2013 target. The decline in the number of MSMEs assisted also contributed to the 64.14% decrease in the jobs generated by MSMEs in CY 2013 and the 25.35% decrease in their domestic sales. Their export sales through Exports Pathways Program (EPP) of DTI XII also decreased by 63.03% compared to the export sales in CY 2012. DTI XII was able to develop seven (7) new exporters and was able to assist 19 MSMEs in availing loan for capital investments. It also facilitated the establishment and maintenance of 37 Shared Service Facilities, although the number was lower than the target of 40 facilities. In ensuring support to the establishment of more MSMEs in the region, all LGUs streamlined their respective business permit licensing systems.

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Table 3.3 Key Accomplishments on MSME Development by Indicator, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CYs 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Number of jobs generated 15,095 13,200 42,091 (64.14) 1,895.00 Consumer welfare index (rights, price, safety)

53% 60% (0.07)

Number of MSMEs assisted 3,481 3,100 4,252 (18.13) 381.00

Number of Shared Service Facilities (SSF) established and maintained

37 40 - - (3.00)

MSME domestic sales (PhP million)

993.21 850 1,330.42 (25.35) 143.21

Number of exporters developed (level 5)

7 7 12 (41.67) 0.00

Export sales (Exports Pathways Program-EPP) (US$ million)

34.36 33 92.94 (63.03) 1.36

Number of MSMEs assisted in availing loans for capital investments

19 13 171 (88.89) 6.00

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

100 100 100 0.00 0.00

Source of data: DTI XII

Industry Clusters. The industry clustering strategy was continually pursued to create more cohesive and competitive industries in the region. Efforts were undertaken to strengthen the vertical and horizontal linkages of the value chains of the priority industries covered by the strategy. 1. Processed Foods

The coffee industry experienced a slump in CY 2013 as investments dropped to PhP 43.43 million from PhP 59.34 million in CY 2012 and domestic sales went down to PhP 43.31 million from PhP 54.07 in CY 2012. These resulted in the drop of the number of jobs created by more than 50% compared to the level reached in CY 2012. Thus, the number of MSMEs created was only 9 in CY 2013, which is around 27% of the number established the previous year. The slump is seen as a temporary setback for the industry as coffee enjoys very large domestic and international markets.

Table 3.4 Key Accomplishments of the Processed Foods Industry Cluster (Coffee),

Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Year Investments

(in PhP million)

Domestic Sales (in PhP million)

Number of jobs

created

Number of MSMEs created

Number of MSMEs

assisted 2012 59.34 54.07 2,085 33 117

2013 43.43 43.31 997 9 53

Growth (%) (26.81) (19.90) (52.18) (72.73) (54.70)

Source of data: DTI XII

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2. Fishery The bangus industry posted higher domestic sales and greater number of MSMEs assisted in CY 2013. Bangus domestic sales rose to PhP 26.15 million, indicating around 146% increase over the amount achieved the previous year. The sales increase was largely due to more preparations of processed bangus for sale, such as marinated smoked bangus, boneless marinated bangus, and smoked bangus.

Table 3.5 Key Accomplishments of the Fishery Industry Cluster (Bangus), Region XII,

CYs 2012-2013

Year Investments

(in PhP million)

Domestic Sales (in PhP million)

Number of jobs

created

Number of MSMEs created

Number of MSMEs

assisted 2012 176.90 10.64 414 98 19

2013 50.20 26.15 357 13 150

Growth (%) (71.62) 145.77 (13.77) (86.73) 689.47

Source of data: DTI XII

For the tuna industry, investments increased by 25.27% and the number of jobs created rose by about 119%. The value of the exports and domestic sales of processed tuna products, however, declined by about 61%. The pangasius industry in the region started to position in the market. For CY 2013, it was able to acquire an investment of about PhP 12.52 million, domestic sales of about PhP 4.26 million, create about 85 jobs in the region and assisted 71 MSMEs.

Table 3.6 Key Accomplishments of the Fishery Industry Cluster (Bangus), Region XII,

CYs 2012-2013

Year Exports (in US$ million)

Invest-ments

(in PhP million)

Sales (in PhP million)

Number of jobs

created

Number of MSMEs

created

Number of MSMEs

assisted

2012 70.06 281 202.72 231 20 69 2013 27 352 81 505 10 50

Growth (%) (61.46) 25.27 (60.04) 118.61 (50.00) (27.54)

Source of data: DTI XII

3. Processed coconut products Export value of processed coconut products (including copra meal, coco coir and oil) increased by about 87% as compared to the export value in CY 2012. Despite the promising potential of the coconut export market, investments, domestic sales, the number of jobs created, and the number of MSMEs created or assisted were lower compared to the levels achieved in CY 2012.

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Table 3.7 Key Accomplishments of the Processed Coconut Products Industry Cluster, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Year Exports (in US$ million)

Invest-ments (in PhP million)

Sales (in PhP million)

Number of jobs

created

Number of MSMEs

created

Number of MSMEs

assisted 2012 0.15 69.63 41.43 1,463 27 143 2013 0.28 32.90 37.5 329 12 62

Growth (%) 86.67 (52.75) (9.49) (77.51) (55.56) (56.64) Source of data: DTI XII

4. Furniture Investments in the furniture industry¸ particularly on engineered bamboo and wood crafts, increased by about 53% over the investments in CY 2012. The increase in investments in furniture industry did not immediately translate to increase in domestic sales, which declined by 7.11%. The number of jobs created for the region was also lower at 405 compared to 1,077 generated the previous year. Despite it being lower than the previous year, the number of MSMEs assisted remained substantial at 217. Table 3.8 Key Accomplishments of the Furniture Industry Cluster (Engineered

Bamboo and Wood Crafts), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Year Investments

(in PhP million)

Domestic Sales (in PhP million)

Number of jobs

Created

Number of MSMEs created

Number of MSMEs

assisted

2012 18.75 27.01 1,077 39 342

2013 28.64 25.09 405 217

Growth (%) 52.75 (7.11) (62.40) (43.04)

Source of data: DTI XII

5. Industrial Crops The domestic sales of rubber products increased by about 48% over the period CYs 2012-2013. The increased is influenced by a more stable rubber buying price in the region. Meanwhile, exports, investments, jobs created and MSMEs assisted or created posted significant decreases. The value of rubber exports, in particular, dropped due to lower volume of processed rubber for export. Table 3.9 Key Accomplishments of the Industrial Crops Industry Cluster (Rubber),

Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Year Exports (in US$

million)

Invest-ments (in PhP million)

Domestic Sales

(in PhP million)

Number of jobs

Created

Number of MSMEs

created

Number of MSMEs assisted

2012 0.740 275.02 35.26 1,720 90 97 2013 0.485 173.52 52.195 743 12 62

Growth (%) (34.46) (36.91) 48.03 (56.80) (86.67) (36.08)

Investments, domestic sales, and job creation in the oil palm industry were lower compared to the levels achieved in CY 2012. The number of MSMEs created and assisted, however, increased by 72.32%.

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Table 3.10 Key Accomplishments of the Industrial Crops Industry Cluster (Oil Palm), Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Year Investments

(in PhP million)

Domestic Sales (in PhP million)

Number of jobs

Created

Number of MSMEs

created

Number of MSMEs

assisted 2012 843.67 149.96 5,129 36 11 2013 207.08 94.27 869 81

Growth (%) (75.45) (37.14) (83.06) 72.32

6. Mining A total of 523.3 metric tons or gold ore were produced, which is about 88 percent lower than previous year’s production of 4,539.35 metric tons. There was no reported production of copper, which produced 250 metric tons in CY 2012. The sharp drop in reported metallic mineral production was likely caused by the unreported production of some mining operators in the region. Non-metallic mineral production also declined. Sand and gravel production was estimated at only 965 metric tons, far lower than the almost 1.6 million metric tons produced the previous year. Agricultural limestone production also dropped to only 410.85 metric tons from about 3.1 million metric tons a year ago. In terms of revenue collection, the mining related fee collection decreased by 13% and was lower than its CY 2013 by PhP 5.52 million as mining applications were now have to be filed with the MGB Central Office. The MGB collection increased by 9% and the occupational fees remained the same. The increase in mining investments did not have a significant effect on job generation as the number of jobs generated in the industry decreased by about 19.57% and lower than the CY 2013 target.

Table 3.11 Key Accomplishments of the Mining Industry Cluster, Region XII, 2012-

2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013 (%)

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Metallic Mineral Production

Gold Ore (in metric tons) 523.30 4,766.32 4,539.35 (88.5) 4,243.02

Copper (in metric tons) - 263 250 - -

Non-Metallic Mineral Production

Sand and gravel (in metric tons)

965 1,675,703 1,595,908 (99.94) 1,674,738

Agricultural Limestone (in metric tons)

410.85 3,061 3,078.141 (86.65) 2,650.15

Revenue Collection

Occupational Fees (in PhP million)

3.4 3.6 3.4 (2010) (0.20)

Mining-related Fees (in PhP million)

27.08 32.6 31 (13) (5.52)

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Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013 (%)

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

MGB Collection (in PhP million)

0.327 0.315 0.3 9 0.01

Investments (in PhP billion)*

4.75 3.57 3.4 39.71 1.18

Number of Jobs Generated* 1,296 1,691 1,610 (19.57) (395)

Source of data: MGB XII/*DTI XII

7. Tourism The 12th Paradise The Department of Tourism (DOT) XII launched the “12th Paradise” as the new tourism brand of Region XII. The brand depicts 12 different experiences a tourist may enjoy in the region, namely:

1) Float in Paradise - drifting in the lakes, rivers, and bays. 2) Shower in Paradise - frolicking under mist and blissfulness of the water falls. 3) Dip in Paradise - diving, snorkelling, and engaging in other water sports in beaches,

and marine parks. 4) Immerse in Paradise - bathing in waters flowing out of steaming hot and cold

springs and immersing in unique cultures through homestay accommodation. 5) Wear in Paradise - dressing up and being in the company of the princes and

princesses of various indigenous peoples. 6) Dance in Paradise- dancing the distinctive steps of the local culture and mishmash

during street dancing of festivals. 7) Create in Paradise- creating one’s masterpiece by observing actual rituals, cultural

dances, and visual arts. 8) Delight in Paradise- delighting in the sights of the various indigenous peoples

(T’boli/B’laan) and the Muslim tribes in their colorful attires as they lead interesting traditional lives in farmlands and the seas.

9) Marvel in Paradise- marvelling at the hidden mysteries and secrets of unique natural caves, ornate jars, traditional houses, historical churches, and other infrastructure.

10) Play in Paradise- experiencing paragliding, boxing, mountain and water sports, golf and arnis.

11) Savor in Paradise- tasting the various delicacies, particularly tuna. 12) Explore in Paradise- exploring the beauty inside the caves, natural parks and

rainforests. Figure 3.1 shows the strategic location of the 12th paradise, as well as its enhancers in the region. As we can see in the map, each province showcases more than one tourism sites. With this promotional packaging tourist visiting the area enjoys more than what they spent.

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Figure 3.1 Location Map of the 12 Paradise

Source: DOT XII

Tourist Arrivals DOT XII improved the recording system for tourist arrivals in adherence to the international standards of tourism data system. This was done to make the region’s tourism database comparable with other regions in the country and with other countries. With the new system, tourist arrivals are classified as day and night tourist arrivals and data collected is further segregated identifying the domestic and foreign tourists. By definition, day tourists are those who visited tourism sites but were unable to spend a night in the hotels, lodging houses, and similar accommodations in the said tourism sites. 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.

Domestic tourists were defined as Filipinos working abroad with temporary or permanent residence/nationality abroad, while foreign tourists are those with foreign nationalities. With the new tourist arrival recording system, the region’s total tourist arrivals in CY 2013 was recorded at 819,204. A total of 804,678 tourist arrivals or 98.23% of the total tourist arrivals were classified as domestic, while 14,526 tourist arrivals or 1.77% were foreign

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tourist arrivals. The number of tourist arrivals in CY 2013 surpassed the target for the year by 76,770. A total of 471,980 tourist arrivals or almost 58% of the total tourist arrivals were considered as day tourist arrivals. Domestic tourists comprised 469,626 or 99.5% of the total day tourist arrivals, while foreign tourists consisted of only 2,354 or a measly 0.5% of the total day tourist arrivals. About 44% of the domestic day tourist arrivals were recorded for Cotabato Province, 38% for Sarangani, 12% for South Cotabato, and 6% for Tacurong City. Majority (53%) the foreign day tourist arrivals were registered for Sarangani, around 32% for Cotabato Province, 14% for South Cotabato, and 1% Tacurong City. The overnight tourist comprised 42% of the total tourist arrivals of the region in CY 2013. Gen. Santos City was the most favoured location for overnight stays of domestic tourist arrivals with 30%. It was followed by South Cotabato and Cotabato City at 17% each. Kidapawan City got a share of 13%. Among foreign night tourist arrivals, Gen. Santos City was also a favoured destination for overnight stays capturing 49%, followed by Cotabato City with 41%. Domestic overnight tourist arrivals increased by 24.48% over the number of arrivals in CY 2012, indicating the increasing confidence of tourists in the region’s peace and order situation, as well as an affirmation of the improving hotel and other overnight accommodation facilities in the region. General Santos City posted the largest increase in domestic night tourist arrivals at 63.96%, followed by Cotabato City at 54.23%, and Tacurong City at 32.82%. For foreign night tourist arrivals, Tacurong City posted the highest increase at 295%, followed by Cotabato City (187%), Kidapawan City (62%), and General Santos City (40%).

Tourism Establishments/Accommodation Facilities and Occupancy Hotels and accommodation facilities were improved to adapt to the changing needs and influx of tourists. As of CY 2012, the region had 278 hotels and other various accommodation facilities. DOT XII accredited these facilities in CY 2013 to ensure that the services they provide adhere to the standards. Table 3.12 Actual and Target Hotel Occupancy Rates by Province/City, Region XII

Source of data: DOT XII

Province/City CY 2013

Actual (in %) CY 2013

Target (in %)

Sultan Kudarat No data 57

Cotabato 48.12 66

Sarangani 21.30 66

South Cotabato 70.21 68

Cotabato City 33.69 65

Kidapawan City No data 68

General Santos City 58.96 72

Tacurong City 32.57 62

Koronadal City 48.39 64

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In terms of hotel occupancy rate, the leading areas in the region were South Cotabato (70.21%), Gen. Santos City (58.96%), Koronadal City (48.39%), Cotabato Province (48.12%), and Cotabato City (33.69%). South Cotabato also registered the largest increase an increase at 87.38% over the period CYs 2012-2013, surpassing its target for the year by 2.21%. Tacurong City, on the other, experienced a 12.73% decline in hotel occupancy rate during the same period.

The increasing trend in hotel occupancy can be attributed to the promotional and marketing strategies of the region’s tourism stakeholders. Tourists were found to prefer to stay in accommodation facilities that have organized tours to different tourism sites. Thus, many hotels and similar establishments offered attractive packages (monetary and additional services) during festivals and special occasions to tourists.

8. Science and Technology Intervention The diffusion and transfer of useful technologies were undertaken during the year to equip the region’s stakeholders with the appropriate tools in undertaking their respective activities that contribute to the region’s sustained economic growth and social equity. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XII, for instance, continued to implement the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), its flagship program. SETUP is a consolidation of several science and technology programs, such as the Manufacturing Productivity Extension for Export Modernization (MPEX), Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE), S&T Enterprise Assistance Mechanism/DOST-Academe Technology-Based Enterprise Development Program (STEAM-DATBED), Venture Financing Program, Pilot Plant Assistance Program, and specific technology transfer programs and projects like contract research, testing and calibration and other S&T services being provided by R&D institutes and sectoral councils. It is also a strategy that encouraged and assisted MSMEs in adopting technological innovations to enhance operational efficiency, boost productivity, and promote the competitiveness of their products and services. It also provided support to SMEs and firms that desire to undergo upgrading of their manufacturing processes and improve their productivity through the installation of project equipment, application of DOST-generated technologies and other interventions. Through the SETUP, consultancy services were provided to 414 clienteles, which is 5.34% higher than its accomplishment in CY 2012. The consultancy services aided the manufacturing and agricultural sectors in increasing production volume, reducing costs/wastes, and improving product competitiveness. Likewise, technical assistance on networking and linkaging connected 250 firms to domestic and foreign markets of the Halal industry. The number of firms linked represented an increase of 94% over the number of firms connected in CY 2012. DOST XII’s S&T Services upgraded the service facilities of the following, namely: a) Product Standards and Testing Services (Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories and Satellite Microbiological Laboratories and the National Halal Laboratory); b) Packaging and Labelling; and c) Consultancy Services.

A total of 1,315 units of technology interventions were provided to MSMEs, which is 315 units in excess of the CY 2013 target. With the increase in their production volume and improvement in their product quality, the MSMEs were able to penetrate new markets resulting to almost 36% increase in their sales compared to their sales during the same period in CY 2012. The increase in sales and number of firms assisted generated 17,067 jobs or about 20% increase over the number of jobs generated in CY 2012.

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A total of 600 MSMEs were provided technology trainings, 92% more than number assisted in CY 2012. In addition, a total of 1,513 testing and calibration services were extended to 305 food firms allowing them to adopt product standardization (laboratory testing and competitiveness analysis) to ensure food safety. Table 3.13 Key Accomplishments on Science and Technology, Region XII, CYs 2012-

2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CYs 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Technology Transfer and Commercialization

Number of Research and Development Institute (RDI) technologies commercialized

- 4 - - -

Number of technology interventions

1,315 1,000 1,758 (25)% 315

Number of firms assisted (existing and start up)

595 300 641 (7.17)% 295

Gross sales (PhP ‘000) 115,167 40,000 84,746 35.9% 75,167

Number of employment generated (in man-months)

17,067 12,000 14,173 20.4% 5,067

Science and Technology Services

Consultancy Services

Number of firms assisted (MPEX, CAPE, CPT)

414 142 393 5.34% 272

Networking and Linkaging

Number of networks established/maintained

250 45 129 93.8% 205

Technology Trainings

Number of firms assisted 600 180 312 92.3% 420

Testing and Calibration

Number of services rendered 1,513 900 1,751 (13.6)% 613

Number of firms assisted 305 60 279 9.32% 245

Packaging and Labeling

Number of firms assisted 113 48 351 (67.8)% 65

Source: DOST XII

9. Cooperative Development The number of registered cooperatives decreased by 22% because the prospective cooperatives have difficulties in complying with the requirements for registration. Instead of registering as a new cooperative, these cooperatives merely joined existing ones. Further, the number of operating cooperatives also declined by about 14% because some of them cannot comply with the administrative requirements mandated by law and were either advised to merge or consolidate with other cooperatives or ultimately dissolved. The cooperative membership also decreased by about 30% due to the failure in converting electric cooperatives to stock cooperatives. Thus, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) XII intensified its advocacy program on membership expansion and conversion of electric cooperatives into stock cooperatives.

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Despite the decrease in the number of operating and prospective cooperatives, the value their combined assets increased by seven hundred times than the value recorded for the preceding year. The capitalization of these cooperatives likewise jumped by five thousand folds through investments in revenue generating projects. The sharp increase in value was attributed to the massive information drive on capital build-up program, borrowings and grants. Aside from its regulatory services, CDA XII also managed to provide developmental services to its clientele, such as the conduct of orientations, fora and congresses to discuss and resolve cooperative issues and concerns. It also provided technical assistance through trainings, mentoring, and clinics. A multisectoral stakeholders' consultation was also undertaken to evaluate and update the Philippine Cooperative Medium-Term Development Plan, 2011-2016. Finally, the region endorsed nominees for the small cooperative and cooperative leader categories of the 2013 CDA Gawad Parangal. Table 3.14 Key Accomplishments on Cooperative Development, Region XII, and CYs

2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accomp-lishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CYs 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Number of registered

cooperatives 71 100 91 (21.98)% 29

Number of operating

cooperatives 863 950 999 (13.61)% (136)

Total Value of Cooperative

Assets (PhP ’000) 8,880,547 1,178,452 1,071,320 728.9% 7,702,205

Total Value of Cooperative

Investments (PhP) 1,861,559,434 33,325,986 31,245,352 5,858% 1,828,233,448

Cooperative Membership 88,247 91,092 126,923 (30.47)% (2,845)

Source: CDA XII

B. Competitiveness in terms of Economic Dynamism The SOCCSKSARGEN region is very vibrant in its preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community integration. As part of its preparation, the Region’s Livestock and Feeds Industry formulated its roadmap for competitiveness during a summit in CY 2013. Various levels of government and the private sector also started to harness their plans in improving tourism, infrastructure, finance, and MSMEs so that they can compete with neighboring countries in the ASEAN. In CY 2013, five (5) cities and four (4) municipalities of Region XII ranked among the Top 50 Competitive Cities/Municipalities Index conducted by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), namely:

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Table 3.15 Cities and Municipalities among the Top 50 Most Competitive Cities/ Municipalities in the Philippines, Region XII, CY 2013

City

Municipality

Koronadal City Top 6 Surallah Top 8

General Santos City Top 12 Isulan Top 18

Kidapawan City Top 16 Polomolok Top 32

Tacurong City Top 22 T’boli Top 36

Cotabato City Top 31

Source of data: DTI XII

The LGUs in the region as reported and monitored by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII were also 100% compliant to component 1 of the Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) Streamlining Program.

C. Consumer Welfare Awareness The consumer welfare awareness of the region posted an index of 53%. While the index achieved in CY 2013 was below the target by 7 percentage points, it indicated that more than half of the consumers in the region are aware of their rights, the appropriate pricing methods, and their safety. The higher consumer welfare index for CY 2013 was attributed to the advocacies and general public awareness conducted by government agencies, as well as with the cooperation of the business sector.

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CHAPTER 4 COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

AND FISHERY SECTOR

The agriculture and fishery sector continues to play a major role in the economic growth of Region XII. Enhancing the sector’s competitiveness is expected to ensure a sustainable supply of food, as well as the availability of raw materials for the region’s processing activities, including those for exports. Improving the competitiveness of the sector can be achieved by increasing its efficiency through the provision of basic infrastructure and logistics support.

A. Increase productivity and production in agriculture and fishery sector towards the attainment of food security

Irrigation Development Higher levels of crop production can be achieved in Region XII with the improvement of irrigation facilities. The region has a total potential irrigable area of 293,610.00 hectares, 117,992.51 hectares of which or about 40.79% are irrigated as of CY 2013. Cotabato Province has the largest potential irrigable area at 141,351.09 hectares but only 25.15% or 35,549.80 hectares are irrigated. Sarangani Province has the least potential irrigable area at 18,140.00 hectares, with 31.99% or 5,803.12 hectares irrigated. The provinces of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat each has about 60% of their potential irrigable area that are irrigated. Over the period CYs 2012-2013, the growth in the irrigation of the region’s potential irrigable area has been minimal. Sarangani Province posted the highest accomplishment at 2.20%. Cotabato Province posted 1.14%, followed by South Cotabato at 1.09%. Sultan Kudarat had the least at 0.14%. Table 4.1 Key Accomplishments on Irrigation Development by Indicator by

Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Province

Potential Irrigable

Area (in

hectares)

CY 2013 Actual Area

Irrigated (in

hectares)

CY 2013 Target Area

for Irrigation

(in hectares)

CY 2012 Area

Irrigated (in

hectares)

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

(in %)

Gap CY 2013

Actual vs. Target

Irrigated Area (in

hectares) Region XII 293,610.00 117,992.51 119,449.51 116,980.51 0.87 (1,457) Cotabato Province

141,360.00 35,549.80 35,974.80 35,148.80 1.14 (425)

Sarangani 18,140.00 5,803.12 5,863.12 5,678.12 2.20 (60)

South Cotabato 72,240.00 40,405.15 41,066.15 39,968.15 1.09 (661)

Sultan Kudarat 61,870.00 36,234.44 36,545.44 36,185.44 0.14 (311)

Source of data: NIA XII

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Palay Production SOCCSKASARGEN region remained the number one rice producer in Mindanao. Irrigated palay production reached about 1.1 million tons in CY 2013, posting a 7.08% growth from its CY 2012 production level. This was, however, almost 93,000 metric tons below the CY 2013 target. Among the provinces, Sarangani posted the highest production increase at 12.56%, followed by Cotabato Province with about 10%. Rainfed palay production posted a meager increase from about 242 thousand metric tons to 246 thousand metric tons or a growth rate of 1.62% and around 34,000 metric tons below the target for CY 2013. The low growth was affected by the decline in production in the provinces of Sarangani and Cotabato. Both provinces surpassed their CY 2013 targets by 813.20 metric tons and 2,638.51 metric tons in irrigated areas, respectively. Their rainfed palay production, however, declined by 11.99% and 5.15%, respectively.

Table 4.2 Palay Production by Type of Area Harvested by Province, Region XII, CY

2012-2013

Type of Area Harvested/Provinc

e

CY 2013 Actual Palay Production (in metric

tons)

CY 2013 Target Palay Production (in metric

tons)

CY 2012 Actual Palay Production (in metric

tons)

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Actual vs. Target

Production (in metric

tons) Irrigated 1,101,861 1,195,102.3

7 1,028,961 7.08 (93,241.37)

Cotabato Province 413,326 467,713.16 375,602 10.04 (54,387.16)

Sarangani 37,838 47,337.24 33,616 12.56 (9,499.24)

South Cotabato 279,789 315,160.22 265,021 5.57 (35,371.22)

Sultan Kudarat 370,908 364,891.74 354,722 4.56 6,016.26

Rainfed 245,855 280,332.65 241,940 1.62 (34,477.65)

Cotabato Province 112,349 109,710.49 118,450 (5.15) 2,638.51

Sarangani 11,917 11,103.80 13,541 (11.99) 813.20

South Cotabato 49,642 73,926.47 44,920 10.51 (24,284.47)

Sultan Kudarat 71,947 85,591.89 65,029 10.64 (13,644.89)

Region XII 1,347,716 1,475,435.02 1,270,901 6.04 (127,719.02)

Source of data: BAS XII

In terms of area planted to palay, the irrigated areas expanded by about 2.76% but below the target of 6,972.73 hectares. Cotabato Province reported that 28% of its irrigated area was unutilized for the 2013 cropping season. On the other hand, the province of Sarangani posted an 11.66% increased utilization for its irrigated areas. The region’s total rainfed area decreased by 2.88% as the provinces of Cotabato and Sarangani posted reduction in area planted/harvested during the CY 2013 cropping season by 12% and 13%, respectively. Various problems were encountered in palay production, such as crop infestation, high cost of inputs, inadequate farm-to-market roads. Despite these challenges, the region was able to

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meet its targets on rice self-sufficiency ratio at 129% and irrigated palay productivity at 4.07 metric tons per hectare. Table 4.3 Area Planted to Palay by Type of Area by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-

2013

Type of Area/Province

CY 2013 Actual Area

Planted (in hectares)

CY 2013 Target Area

to be Planted

(in hectares)

CY 2012 Actual Area

Planted (in hectares)

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Actual vs. Target Area

Planted (in hectares)

Irrigated 270,663 277,635.73 263,387 2.76 (6,972.73)

Cotabato Province

94,337 105,293.19 131,110 (28.05) (10,956.19)

Sarangani 10,470 12,091.34 9,377 11.66 (1,621.34)

South Cotabato 71,404 71,300.95 68,473 4.28 103.05

Sultan Kudarat 94,452 88,950.26 95,033 (0.61) 5.501.74

Rainfed 80,223 87,674.44 82,598 (2.88) (7,451.44)

Cotabato Province

35,868 33,250.48 40,962 (12.44) 2,617.52

Sarangani 4,230 3,818.32 4,881 (13.34) 411.68

South Cotabato 16,550 22,516.09 15,659 5.69 (5,966.09)

Sultan Kudarat 23,575 28,089.55 21,096 11.75 (4,514.55)

Region XII 350,886 365,310 345,985 1.40 -14,424

Source of data: BAS XII

The region also sustained its organic rice exportation which started in CY 2012. Its total organic palay production in CY 2013 were 21.4 metric tons of red, brown, and black rice produced by Don Bosco Multi-Purpose Cooperative and 31.4 metric tons organic white long grain produced by Firmus Farm Services Cooperative. These cooperatives are the prime organic rice exporters of the region. A total of 52.8 metric tons aromatic and organic rice were exported to Hong Kong, Dubai and UAE, and Singapore.

Table 4.4 Volume of Organic Rice Exports by Type of Rice and Country

Destination, Region XII, as of December 2013

Type of Organic Rice Country Destination Export Volume (in metric tons)

Aromatic and organic black, brown, red Hong Kong 6.4 Organic black rice Dubai and UAE 15 White and aromatic rice Singapore 31.4

Region XII 52.8 Source of data: DA XII

Cotabato Province was conferred a plaque of recognition and granted PhP 4 million worth of rice-related projects together with the municipalities of Midsayap, Mlang, Tulunan and Lambayong. The province and the four (4) municipalities were adjudged by the Department of Agriculture (DA) as the Top Performing Province and Municipalities in rice production. The award was given due to their performance in meeting the government’s target towards rice self-sufficiency.

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Corn Production

The region is the second leading corn producer in the country. Almost 80 percent of the region’s production was devoted to yellow corn, a raw material in producing livestock and poultry feeds. Yellow corn production increased by 7.89%, with Sarangani posting the highest increase at 14.97%. The rest of the provinces recorded the following growth rates, namely, Cotabato Province (8.87%), South Cotabato (6.58%), and Sultan Kudarat (5.67%).

The area planted to yellow corn declined by about 0.68%, as the production areas in Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato decreased by 4.55% and 0.55%, respectively. The decrease was attributed to the conversion of some yellow corn areas for the expansion of high valued commercial crops like banana and pineapple.

Table 4.5 Corn Production by Type of Corn by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Type of Corn/Province

CY 2013 Actual Corn Production (in metric

tons)

CY 2013 Target Corn Production (in metric

tons)

CY 2012 Actual Corn Production (in metric

tons)

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Actual vs. Target

Production (in metric

tons)

White 269,571 293,709.00 241,059.00 11.83 (24,138.00)

Cotabato Province

68,360 83,872.00 68,558.00 (0.29) (15,512.00)

Sarangani 80,299 90,501.00 73,487.00 9.27 (10,202.00)

South Cotabato 65,548 65,600.00 53,732.00 21.99 (52.00)

Sultan Kudarat 55,364 53,736.00 45,282.00 22.26 1,628.00

Yellow 1,036,036 1,048,023.00 960,272.00 7.89 (11,987.00)

Cotabato Province

345,034 346,748.00 316,920.00 8.87 (1,714.00)

Sarangani 82,770 90,501.00 71,992.00 14.97 (7,731.00)

South Cotabato 407,397 417,090.00 382,249.00 6.58 (9,693.00)

Sultan Kudarat 199,835 205,995.00 189,111.00 5.67 (6,160.00)

Region XII 1,305,607 1,341,732.00 1,201,331.00 8.68 (36,125.00)

Source of data: BAS XII

White corn production increased by 11.83% in 2013 over its 2012 level, this was 24,138 metric tons below the CY 2013 target. Sultan Kudarat posted the highest growth in corn production at 22.26%, followed by the South Cotabato at 21.66%, and Sarangani province at 9.27%. The production of white corn in Cotabato Province slightly decreased by about 0.29%. Comparing the actual and target white corn production in CY 2013, only Sultan Kudarat surpassed its target, which about 1,628 metric tons. White corn production areas increased by about 10.23%, surpassing the target for CY 2013 by 10,749 hectares. Sultan Kudarat posted the highest area expansion at 36.41%, which was 9,217 hectares higher than the CY 2013 target.

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Table 4.6 Area Planted to Corn by Type of Corn by Province, Region XII, CY 2012-

2013

Type of Corn/Province

CY 2013 Actual Area

Planted (in metric

tons)

CY 2013 Target Area

to be Planted (in metric

tons)

CY 2012 Actual Area

Planted (in metric

tons)

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Actual vs. Target Area

Planted (in metric

tons)

White 143,962 133,213 130,601 10.23 10,749.00

Cotabato Province

29,862 31,637 31,017 (3.72) (1,775.00)

Sarangani 47,815 45,924 45,024 6.20 1,891.00

South Cotabato 32,292 30,875 30,270 6.68 1,417.00

Sultan Kudarat 33,993 24,776 24,920 36.41 9,217.00

Yellow 296,689 305,290 298,718 (0.68) (8,601.00)

Cotabato Province

100,191 101,067 98,891 1.31 (876.00)

Sarangani 25,886 26,428 25,859 0.10 (542.00)

South Cotabato 113,305 116,436 113,930 (0.55) (3,131.00)

Sultan Kudarat 57,307 61,359 60,038 (4.55) (4,052.00)

Region XII 440,651 438,503 429,319 2.60 2,148

Source of data: Bas XII

High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) Production Various high value commercial crops were cultivated during the year which contributed to increasing the incomes of producers. For the past three years, the region is the country’s top coffee producer and is a contender for the title “coffee capital” of the Philippines. Coffee production in the region increased by 3.67% in 2013 over its 2012 level. The region has huge potential for the expansion of coffee production since it is planted either as an intercrop or plantation type and used as a mitigating component in addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, in improving forest cover and in addressing soil erosion. The region ranked second in banana production in Mindanao and provided an alternative supply source due to the effect of typhoon Pablo that devastated banana plantations in Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley in CY 2012. Banana production registered a 2.99% growth in CY 2013 due to sufficient rain and additional bearing hills noted in the expansion areas of various banana plantations. The prices of export quality banana also increased from PhP 18.00 to PhP 28.00 per kilo during the first three quarters. Even with the slight decrease in banana prices by PhP 2.00 per kilo in the last quarter, banana farmers were still motivated to produce the crop given its high demand overseas. Mango production increased by 3.08% the number of maturing and fruit-bearing trees benefitted from the dry season, which is favorable for mango propagation. Pineapple production showed minimal increase of 0.80% as area planted to the crop received sufficient rain.

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Although the coconut industry was hit by brontispa infestation in the third quarter of 2013, production increased by 4.09%. Coconut farmers also remained optimistic due to the potential demand of the CARGILL, a local coconut oil refinery based in the region. The region ranks second in Mindanao in terms of rubber production which improved by 2% in CY 2013. Production declined during the second quarter of the year because of lesser tapping activities as the dry spell prolonged. Rubber trees affected by dry spell and wintering started to only recover in the third and fourth quarters. The 10.75% drop in sugarcane production in CY 2013 was largely due to the drought that affected the sugarcane areas. Production volume decreased by about 124,000 metric tons. Asparagus production was adversely affected by high costs forcing farmers to reduce the total production area in the last 3 quarters of CY 2013, resulting to a decline in output by 10.17%

Table 4.7 Production and Area Planted to High Value Commercial Crops by Type

of Crop, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

High Value Commercial

Crop

CY 2013 Accomplish-

ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplish-ment vs. Target

Coffee

Area (ha) - 25,979.00 25,223.00 - -

Production (mt)

28,890 29,616.00 27,868.53 3.67 (726)

Banana

Area (ha) - 30,851.00 29,952.00 - -

Production (mt)

1,189,875 1,225,710.00 1,155,347.63 2.99 (35,835)

Mango

Area (ha) - 17,319.00 16,815.00 - -

Production (mt)

55,052 56,806.00 53,404.63 3.08 (1,754)

Rubber

Area (ha) - 37,814.00 36,713.00 - -

Production (mt)

172,953 179,995.00 169,745.00 1.89 (7,042)

Oil Palm

Area (ha) - 16,745.00 16,257.75 - -

Production (mt)

- 134,965.00 131,113.96 - -

Coconut

Area (ha) - 182,054.00 176,752.00 - -

Production (mt)

1,025,517 1,014,041.00 985,175.40 4.09 11,476

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Source of data: BAS XII

Livestock and Poultry Production Hog production reached 181,252 metric tons indicating a slight 0.17% increase. However, its production level fell short of the target by 12,873 metric tons due to the closure of some commercial farms and rising cost of commercial feeds. Notwithstanding this, the region was still able to export pork-in-a-box. Cattle and carabao production posted an increase of 0.13% and 1.66%, respectively, but were below the CY 2013 targets. The slight increase in carabao production can be attributed to farm mechanization and plantation crop expansion in which draft animals are not needed. The decreased demand for cattle and carabao in the farm increased the supply for beef and carabeef in the market. Meanwhile, goat production decreased by 1.96% due to decreasing stocks and lower birth rate in production areas affected by frequent rain.

Pineapple

Area (ha) - 24,190.00 23,485.00 - -

Production (mt)

806,076 823,911.00 800,055.05 0.75 (17,835)

Asparagus

Area (ha) - 371.00 360.00 - -

Production (mt)

3,680.80 4,348.00 4,097.72 (10.17) (667.20)

Sugarcane

Area (ha) - 15,695.00 15,238.30 - -

Production (mt)

805,210 929,144.00 902,177.73 (10.75) (123,934)

Durian

Area (ha) - 1,988.00 1,930.00 - -

Production (mt)

- 4,195.00 3,949.89 - -

Lanzones

Area (ha) - 1,336.00 1,297.50 - -

Production (mt)

- 374.08 352.98 - -

Rambutan

Area (ha) - 1,335.00 1,296.20 - -

Production (mt)

- 1,589.00 1,502.88 - -

Papaya

Area (ha) - 1,438.00 1,396.00 - -

Production (mt)

- 72,001.00 67,864.74 - -

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Chicken production increased by 5.20% and exceeded the CY 2013 target by about 8,710 metric tons. The increase can be attributed to the bigger stock disposal of commercial farms during the year. Duck production only slightly increased at 1.06%, thus, missing the production target by 478 metric tons. Table 4.8 Livestock and Poultry Production, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Type of Livestock/

Poultry

CY 2013 Actual

Production (in metric

tons)

CY 2013 Target

Production (in metric

tons)

CY 2012 Actual

Production (in metric

tons)

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Actual vs. Target

Production (in metric

tons)

Livestock

Hog 118,252 131,125 118,056 0.17 (12,873.00)

Cattle 18,603 19,259 18,578 0.13 (656.00)

Carabao 12,512 13,636 12,308 1.66 (1,124.00)

Goat 6,203 7,774 6,327 (1.96) (1,571.00)

Poultry

Chicken 45,239 36,529 43,003 5.20 8,710.00

Duck 3,796 4,274 3,756 1.06 (478.00)

Fishery Production The total fish production in the region was estimated at 302,762 metric tons, about 5.88% higher than last year’s level of 285,943 metric tons. Commercial fishing still managed to post an increase of 9.42% despite the double digit decrease in production in Sarangani which was affected by strong winds brought about by typhoons Yolanda and Zoraida. Commercial fishing in General Santos City increased due to more unloading of foreign vessels for canneries and the lifting of ban for tuna fishing in the Pacific seas. It was also noted that more seasonal species were available in the commercial fishing grounds. Municipal inland fishery production decreased by about 4.93% as fishing activities were affected by the occurrence of low pressure areas (LPA), typhoons (Cresing, Yolanda, and Zoraida), the presence of water lilies, and the scarcity of species of carp, catfish and gourami. Municipal marine production, however, posted a slight increase of 1.33% due to the increase in fishing trips and the availability of high market price species in the municipal fishing grounds. Aquaculture production dropped by 9.35% as several freshwater pens underwent repair and rehabilitation. The presence of water lilies in the production areas and the lack of financing of some operators prevented more production.

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Table 4.9 Fishery Production by Type and by Area, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accomplish

-ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish

-ment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplish-ment vs.

Target

Total 302,762 369,092 285,943 5.88 (66,330.43)

Commercial Fishing 234,116.73 274,906 213,971 9.42 (40,789.27)

Sarangani 573.28 528 716.46 (19.98) 45.28

South Cotabato 229,013.72 268,247 204,721 11.87 (39,233.28)

Sultan Kudarat 4,529.71 6,131 4,460.69 1.55 (1,601.29)

Source of Data: BFAR XII

B. Provision and Rehabilitation of Farm- to-Market Roads (FMR), Pre- and Post-Harvest Facilities (PPHF)

FMRs and PPHFs contributed to the improvement of yield and income of farmers and fisher folks in the region by providing access and facilitating transport of produce from production areas to the market. A total of 26.8 kilometers of FMRs were constructed to provide access and lower the hauling cost of agricultural products from the production site to the market. A tramline was also constructed in Malungon, Sarangani to lower the hauling cost of the farmers’ produce. The Department of Agriculture (DA) XII together with non-government organizations (NGOs) operating in the region also provided the following PPHFs, namely:

1 unit of Modern Rice Processing Center – a 1.5 ton milling capacity rice mill located in the municipality of Sto. Nino, South Cotabato

1 unit of travelling rice mill 9 units of four–wheel drive tractor for the corn farmers in the region 137 units hand tractor and 20 units of floating tillers for irrigated rice farmers in the

region 35 units of shallow tube well (STW) for the rainfed palay and corn farmers so that

they will not depend on the onset of rainy days to cultivate their fields. With the STW they could plant anytime.

4 units solar dryer and 2 units village type corn dryer – to augment the scarcity of drying facilities for farm products.

8 units hermetic cocoon provided as an alternative and to augment the scarcity of storage facilities or warehouse for rice and corn products in the region.

2 units of disc harrow and 2 units of disc plow for the corn farmers

C. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) was promoted to sustain productivity gains. GAP is also an essential preparation to increase production and productivity for sustainable agriculture. As the lead agency in ensuring sustainable productivity and production in the region, DA XII established an organic plant shed and provided farm machineries and facilities in Kidapawan City to be utilized by organic farmers. It also conducted organic vegetable production trainings and intensified the organic fertilizer production in the region.

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The Philippine Rice Research Institute promoted the water-saving technology or controlled irrigation system of rice farming in Region XII, as a practical technique in saving irrigation water without decreasing the yield. This system augmented the water supply to agricultural production farms during dry season in the region. D. Equal Access to Land and Land Rights In terms of land access and land rights for the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) of the region, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) XII issued three (3) certificates of ancestral domain title (CADT) which is 60% of its total target for CY 2013. The remaining two (2) certificates were still being processed as part of the catch-up plan of the agency. Certificates of Land Title (CALT) were not processed due to a moratorium issued by the NCIP Commission En Banc.

Table 4.10 Key Accomplishments on Land Tenure Improvement by Indicator,

Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accomplish

-ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish

-ment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplish-ment vs.

Target

Land Distribution Number of hectares of land distributed under CARP

41,673 40,112 42,676 (2.35) 1,561

Land Survey 37,138 39,923 52,488 (29.24) (2,785)

Number of hectares of new lands surveyed and approved

26,209 32,745 42,675 (38.58) (6,536)

Number of hectares of collective lands surveyed and approved

10,929 7,178 9,813 11.37 3,751

Number of hectares covered by Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) 42,120 40,112 42,656 (1.26) 2,008 Number of hectares for leasehold

2,686 1,700 2,125 26.40 986

Number of Certificates of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADT) Issued

3 5 0 100 (2)

Number of Certificates of Ancestral Land Titles (CALT) Issued*

0 0 0 0 0

*Under moratorium Sources of data: NCIP XII and DAR XII

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) XII continued to carry out its mandate for the improvement of land tenure and access for SOCCSKSARGEN region. A total of 42,120 hectares were distributed in CY 2013, which is 2,008 hectares over the target. Out of the total area distributed, 41,673 hectares were classified as CARPable and 446.80 hectares were classified as non-CARPable. The number of collective land surveyed and approved increased by 11.37%, while the number of new lands surveyed and approved decreased by 28.58%. DAR XII also provided 2,686 hectares under the leasehold scheme, which is 986 hectares over the target and higher by 26.40% over the CY 2012 accomplishment.

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Chapter 5 ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

A. Integrated and effective transport system

1. Land transportation Recognizing the importance of improving the transportation sector to support its rapid and sustainable economic growth, the region implemented high impact projects to accelerate the development of the sector’s safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure facilities to ensure the efficient transport of people, goods, and services. With its policy of full transparency and accountability to its people, the region also engaged the general public to participate in the governance, monitoring and feedback in the implementation of infrastructure projects. The approved CY 2013 Infrastructure Program of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for Region XII has a total budget allocation of PhP 5.7 Billion. The fund was allocated to fund the implementation of various projects pertaining to the national arterial and secondary roads and bridges, flood control and drainage. a. Roads and Bridges The region was not able to meet all its targets in the implementation of various road and bridge projects. Some of the factors that adversely affected the completion of these projects were delayed release of project funds, inclement weather, presence of threats to the security of public workers and equipment at the project sites, unresolved road right-of-way problems, and failure of project contractors to provide adequate workers and equipment, among others. DPWH XII reported that for road projects carried over from CY 2012 to CY 2013, a total of 19.45 kilometers of deteriorated pavement along national arterial and secondary roads were either rehabilitated or replaced. This accomplishment is only about 60% of the target of 32.62 kilometers for the year and roughly 41% of the performance in CY 2012. Among the road pavement rehabilitation or reconstruction carry-over projects completed in CY 2013 were the following: (a) the 5.135 kilometer section in Sultan Kudarat of the Makilala-Allah Valley Road with a total cost of about PhP 72.3 million; (b) the asphalt overlay of a 7.704 kilometer section in South Cotabato of the Marbel-Makar Road. There were no road reconstruction or replacement of deteriorated pavement along national arterial and secondary roads that were started and completed in CY 2013. A total of 80 kilometers of carry-over national arterial and secondary roads were upgraded from either gravel or asphalt surface to concrete surface. While this is only 87.5% of the target of 91.44 kilometers in CY 2013, it is almost 99% more than its performance in CY 2012. Only three (3) of these road projects were completed, namely: (a) the 4.6375 kilometer stretch (gravel to concrete) of the Sarangani-Sultan Kudarat Coastal Road at a total cost of PhP 67.8 million; (b) the 3.38 kilometer (asphalt to concrete) Matalam-M’lang-Bagongtapay Junction Road in Cotabato Province at a total cost of about PhP 47 million; and (c) the 3.38

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kilometer section (asphalt to concrete) in Cotabato Province of the Bukidnon-Cotabato Road at a total cost of PhP 50.7 million. The rest are still on-going, namely: (a) the 2.32 kilometer Tambis-Sangay section (gravel to concrete) in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat of the Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig-Palimbang-Sarangani Road with a total cost of PhP 121.2 million (97.05%); (b) the 6.84 kilometer stretch (gravel to concrete) of the General Santos City Circumferencial Road with a total cost of PhP 107.6 million (93.24%); (c) the 7.7 kilometer section (gravel to concrete) in Lake Sebu, south Cotabato of the Surallah-Lake Sebu-Maitum Road with a total cost of PhP 175.4 million (74.67%); and (d) the 2.9 kilometer portion (gravel to concrete) of the Kidapawan-Ilomavis Tourist Road with a cost of PhP 100 million (65.75%). A total of 6.4 kilometers of national arterial and secondary roads were also widened but this is merely 32.4% of its target of 19.76 kilometers for the year, which is also 61% only of its accomplishment the previous year. The region also fell short of its target of 37.03 kilometers of national arterial and secondary roads for asphalt paving, as only the 7.704 section of the Makar-Kiamba Road at a total cost of PhP 74.3 million was completed. This reflects only around 19% of these roads that were completed. Table 5.1 Selected indicators of National Road and Bridge Project

Implementation, Region XII, 2012 and 2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accomplis

h- ment (km for

roads; lm for bridges

CY 2013 Target (km for

roads; lm for

bridges)

CY 2012 Accomplis

h- ment (km for

roads; lm for bridges

Growth Rate (CYs

2012-2013)

(percent)

CY 2013 Accomplish-ment vs.

Target

A. Road Projects 1. Total length of Deteriorated

Pavement along Arterial/Secondary Roads Rehabilitated/Reconstructed

19.45 32.62 33.15 (41.32) (13.17)

2. Total length of National Arterial/Secondary Roads Upgraded (from gravel to concrete surface)

80.00 91.44 40.24 98.81 (11.44)

3. Total Length of National Arterial/Secondary Roads Widened

6.40 19.76 10.54 (39.28) (13.36)

4. Total Length of National Arterial/ Secondary Roads Paved with Asphalt

7.12 37.03 0.8 790 (29.91)

B. Bridge Projects

5. Total Length of National Bridges Constructed/ Improved

40 80 128.37 (68.84) (40)

6. Total Length of Damaged Bridges along National Arterial/Secondary Roads Rehabilitated/Reconstructed

360.65 758.27 104.73 244.36 (397.62)

Source of data: DPWH Region XII In terms of construction or improvement of bridges along national arterial and secondary roads, a total of 40 lineal meters or 50% of the target of 80 lineal meters were completed. This accomplishment for the year was only 31% of the region’s performance in CY 2012. In terms of replacement of bridges along these roads, around 48% of the target of 758.27 lineal

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meters was accomplished but this accomplishment is around 344% of the total length of completed national bridge projects in CY 2012. The SOCCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) implemented concreting of four (4) farm-to-market roads under its Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) with an allocation of PhP 76.379 million. The concreting of Aringay-Dagupan FMR (Dagupan Section) with a total length of 1.7 kilometers was completed on October 2013. The other three (3) which are on-going are the concreting of Purok Kidam to Purok Balakayo FMR with a total length of 1.623 kilometers, concreting of Banga-Tupi (Crossing Rubber-Bunao-Kalkam Section) FMR with a total length of 2.5 kilometers, and concreting and improvement of Sutatubo-Alegado FMR, Phase 3 with a total length of 1.5 kilometers. The following tables provide the details of the said road and bridge projects that were completed or on-going in CY 2013. Table 5.2 Status of Carryover Major National Road and Bridge Projects from CY

2012, Region XII, as of January 31, 2013 and December 2013

Program/ Project Brief

Description Location

Total Cost (Php)

Status of Implementation

As of Jan 31, 2013

As of Dec

2013

Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Deteriorated Pavement of National Arterial/Secondary Roads

1. Makilala-Allah Valley Road

Rehab/Reconst/Upgrading of damaged asphalt to concrete with net length of 5.135 kms

Sultan Kudarat

73,255,584.68 On-going. 60.51% actual accomplishment

100%

Upgrading (gravel to concrete) of National Arterial/Secondary Roads

2. Awang-Upi-Lebak-KalamansigPalimbang-Sarangani Road Tambis-Sangay Section

Road Upgrading (Gravel to Concrete) with net length of 2.32 kms.

Kalamnsig, Sultan Kudarat

121,169,570.24 On-going. 20.83 actual accomplishment

97.05%

3. General Santos City Circumferencial Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net length of 6.84 kms

General Santos City

107,583,314.02 On-going. 36.26% actual accomplishment

93.24%

4. Sarangani Sultan Kudarat Coastal Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net length of 4.6375 kms

Sarangani Sultan Kudarat

67,759,391.00 On-going. 63% actual accomplishment

100%

5. Surallah-Lake Sebu-Maitum Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net length of 7.70 kms

Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

175,428,000.00 *Not yet started Contract papers on process at the Central Procurement Office

74.67%

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6. Kidapawan-Ilomavis Tourist Road

Upgrading gravel to concrete with net length 2.90 kms

Kidapawan City

100,000,000.00 On-going. 6.90% actual accomplishment

65.45%

Upgrading (asphalt to concrete) of National Aterial/Secondary Roads

7. Matalam-M’lang-Bagontapay Junction Road

Upgrading asphalt to concrete with net length of 3.38 kms

North Cotabato

46,965,881.53 On-going. 51.83% actual accomplishment

100%

8. Bukidnon-Cotabato Road

Upgrading asphalt to concrete with net length of 3.38 kms

North Cotabato

50,672,177.64 On-going. 43.02% actual accomplishment

100%

Asphalt paving of National Arterial/Secondary Roads 9. Makar-Kiamba

Road Asphalt Overlay, 7.704 kms

South Cotabato

74,297,398.76 On-going. 14% actual accomplishment

100%

Construction of Bridges along National Arterial/Secondary Roads 10. Sebayor Bridge I Construction of

Concrete Bridge along AwangUpi-Lebak-Kalamansig- PalimbangSarangani Road with net length of 6.84 kms

Santa Clara, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

37,043,515.00 On-going. 13.21% actual accomplishment

100%

Total 854,174,832.87 Source of data: DPWH Region XII

Road and bridge projects started in CY 2013 and are currently being undertaken have varying levels of accomplishment rates. Three (3) asphalt overlay road projects, particularly in sections of the Digos-Makar Road and Cotabato-Marbel Road amounting to PhP 243.021 million, were completed. The upgrading of the Sarangani-Davao del Sur Coastal Road from gravel to concrete surface at a total cost of PhP 141.358 million was also completed.

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Table 5.3 Status of Road Projects Implemented in CY 2013, Region XII, as of January 2014

Program/ Project Brief Description Location Total Cost (Php ‘000)

Status of Implementa-

tion As of January

2014 Upgrading (gravel to concrete) of National Arterial/Secondary roads

1,107,662.00

1. Pagatin Section (Intermittent), Makar-DulawanMidsayap Road,

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Midsayap, Cotabato Province

7,500.00 56.56%

2. Intermittent Sections, along Marbel-Allah Valley-Cotabato Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Cotabato Province

7,500.00 88.23%

3. Kidapawan-Calunasan, M’lang Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

M’lang, Cotabato Province

111,346.00 97%

4. Paco-Roxas-Arakan Valley Junction Davao-Bukidnon Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

President Roxas and Arakan Valley, Cotabato Province

100,000.00 42.40%

5. Magpet-Nowa-Doroloman Greenfield Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Magpet, Cotabato Province

78,535.00 78.50%

6. Junction Cotabato-Digos Road to Brgy. New Israel Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Makilala, Cotabato Province

62,658.00 68.40%

7. Sarangani-Davao del Sur Coastal Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Glan, Sarangani

62,349.00 100.00%

8. Road Upgrading along Sarangani-Davao del Sur Coastal Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Glan, Sarangani

76,009.00 100.00%

9. Demoloc-Little Baguio Alabel Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Alabel, Sarangani

126,449.00 67.35%

10. Junction Sarangani-Sultan Kudarat Coastal Road to Pangui-Wali-New La Union Road

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Maitum, Sarangani

114,250.00 28.41%

11. Dulawan-Marbel Road Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Sultan Kudarat

115,040.00 71.20%

12. Junction Makilala-Ala Valley Road to Baras Bird Sanctuary

Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat

129,000.00 90.23%

13. Cotabato-Lanao Road Road Upgrading (gravel to concrete)

Maguindanao

117,026.00 37.25%

Upgrading (asphalt to concrete) of National Arterial/Secondary Roads

243,021.00

14. Digos-Makar Road Asphalt overlay South Cotabato

70,763.00 100.00%

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15. Digos-Makar Road Asphalt overlay South Cotabato

120,014.00 100.00%

16. Cotabato-Marbel Road Asphalt overlay South Cotabato

52,244.00 100.00%

Widening of National Arterial/Secondary Roads 68,000.00 17. Widening of Gen. Santos

City Circumferential Road Road widening General

Santos City 68,000.00 70.51%

Construction of Bridges Along National Arterial/Secondary Roads

18. Silway Bridge Construction of concrete bridge

General Santos City

70,000.00 89.10%

Total 1,488,683.00 Source of data: DPWH Region XII

b. Motor vehicle registration A total of 285,329 motor vehicles were registered in Region XII in CY 2013, indicating an increase of 2.03% over the 279,641 motor vehicles registered in CY 2012. Of these vehicles, 15,125 were cars, 63,644 were utility vehicles 5,661 were SUVs, 25,324 were trucks, 397 were buses, 173,682 were motorcycles/tricycles, and 1,496 were trailers. A total of 169,387 licenses and permits were issued in CY 2013 compared to 164,701 in CY 2012. For licenses issued, 81,054 were professional licenses and 28,149 are non-professional licenses. For permits issued, 60,085 were student permits and 126 were conductor permits. The revenue collection in CY 2013 was PhP 581,094,047.35oraround 16.37% higher than PhP 499,360,891.93 in CY 2012. The apprehension cases handled in CY 2013 increased by around 35.6% of the 22,583 apprehension cases handled in CY 2012. Law enforcement collections reached P 10,055,046.52, an increase of about 33% over the P 7,572,128.88 the previous year.

2. Port Development a. Makar Wharf, General Santos City Makar Wharf was rehabilitated with the completion of the repair/replacement of its deteriorated canal steel grating. The rehabilitation work involved the cleaning, repainting and installation of steel gratings, removal/storage for disposal of dilapidated/damaged steel gratings and installation of forged welded grating. The repair of damaged concrete pavement at Open Storage Area No. 2, including the drainage system at the wharf’s western section was 95.37% completed. The implementation of the repair of damaged concrete pavement at Open Storage Area No. 1-A (4,930.85 sq.m.), including drainage system at the wharf’s western portion and the repair of the reinforced concrete of wharf’s new expansion area and western portion, were started on December 24, 2013. Table 5.4 presents the details of the major programs and projects implemented in Makar Wharf in CY 2013.

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Table 5.4 Major Programs and Projects Implemented in Makar Wharf, Gen. Santos City, Region XII, CY 2013

Program/ Project Brief Description Total Cost (P‘000,000)

Source of

Funds

Status of Implementation

Completed Ongoing

Repair/ Replacement of Deteriorated Drainage Canal Steel Grating

Cleaning, repainting and installation of steel gratings, removal/storage for disposal of dilapidated/ damaged steel gratings and installation of forged welded gratings with HS-20-44 loading capacity.

15.32 PPA Corpo-rate Funds

Completed

Repair of Damaged Concrete Pavement at Open Storage Area No. 2 Including Drainage System at Wharf’s Western Portion

Removal of damaged/settled concrete pavement. Base preparation and PCCP including box culvert, catch basin and concrete gutter for drainage system

16.69 PPA Corpo-rate Funds

On-going (95.37 % Actual Accom-plishment as of Dec 2013)

Repair of Damaged Concrete Pavement at Open Storage Area 1-A (4,930.85 sq.m.) Including Drainage System at the Wharf’s Western Portion

Removal of damaged/settled concrete pavement. Base preparation and PCCP including box culvert, catch basin and concrete gutter for drainage system

24.67 PPA Corpo-rate Funds

On-going (Started implemen-tation on Dec 24, 2013)

Repair of Reinforced Concrete (RC) at New Wharf Expansion and Wharf’s Western Portion

Retrofitting works by removal of spalled concrete, application of epoxy mortar & rust converter to corroded exposed rebars prior to application of 2 layers glass fiber with saturated epoxy on RC wharf structures

17.37 PPA Corpo-rate Funds

On-going (Started implement-tation on Dec 24, 2013)

Total 74.05

Source of data: PPA-General Santos City

Future Directions/Thrusts in 2014 Repair/ Replacement of fendering and mooring system including repair of reinforced

concrete (RC) curbs at eastern wharf and new wharf amounting to PhP 23.53 million.

b. Cotabato City Wharf and Kalamansig Port Technical studies were undertaken by the Philippine Ports Authority for the port facilities under its jurisdiction, namely: (a) Port Zone Delineation of the Proposed Timaco Port; and (b) Hydrographic Survey of Port Zone Delineation of Kalamansig Port.

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Aside from these surveys, there were no major infrastructure programs and projects that were implemented in Cotabato Wharf in Cotabato City and the Kalamansig Port in Sultan Kudarat. Only maintenance works were undertaken in the two ports as shipping lines suspended the operation of their passenger ships plying the Coatabato City-Pagadian City and the Cotabato City-Kalamansig routes and vice versa as passengers now utilize land transportation due to the much improved road network as early as CY 2011. As a result, the passenger terminal building of the Kalamansig Port was converted into the operations office and personnel quarters of the Philippine Ports Authority. The Kalamansig Port also experienced a drop in the number of vessels calling at the port in CY 2013. This was further compounded by the deferment of the procurement of corn by businessmen from the Visayas areas, particularly in Banatayan Island, Cebu, who were badly affected by typhoon Yolanda that eventually reduced the cargo throughput of the port in CY 2013. Table 5.5 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Cotabato Wharf and Kalamansig

Port, Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth (CYs 2012-2013)

(%)

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

1. Cargo throughput (metric tons per annum)

38,242 39,808 37912 10.10 (1,566)

2. Number of vessels 63 206 196 (31.60) (143)

3. Passenger capacity in port terminal building (in number of sitting capacity)

0 98 98 0.00 (98)

Source of data: PPA-Cotabato

Table 5.6 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented in Cotabato and Kalamansig

Ports, Region XII, CY 2013

Program/ Project Brief

Description Location

Total Cost

(Php)

Source of Funds

Status of Implementation Completed/ On-

going 1. Port Zone

Delineation of Proposed Timaco Port

Survey Timaco Port P2D

Kalanganan, Cotabato City

Please check the

POW

PPA Corporate

Fund Completed

2. Hydrographic Survey of Port Zone Delineation of Kalamansig Port

Hydrographic Survey

Kalamansig, Sultan

Kudarat -do-

PPA Corporate

Fund Completed

Source of data: PPA-Cotabato

Future Directions/Thrusts in 2014 The number of ship calls at Kalamansig Port is likely to increase as the Yolanda-

devastated areas will start to recover. A logging firm has started to transport several

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equipment for its operations through the port in CY 2014. Activities in the port are expected to normalize and raise its utilization rate.

The projects for the development of Kalamansig Port that were deferred in CY 2013 are

expected to be implemented in 2014 because of the completion of the port’s hydrographic survey which will serve as the basis of the design for the port’s 3,000 square meter back-up areaand pier extension.

The possibility of the repair of damaged structures of Milbuk Port at Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, which is primarily utilized by the fisher folks, will be evaluated in 2014 for inclusion in the Social Reform Agenda Project of PPA.

3. Airport development a. General Santos Airport In CY 2013, the annual domestic flights increased by about 6.85% compared to that in CY 2012. Also, the annual domestic passenger traffic increased by about 4.20% for inbound traffic and 3.26% for outbound traffic compared to that in CY 2012. However, the annual domestic cargo traffic decreased by about 3.43% for inbound traffic, but it increased significantly by 20% for outbound traffic. Some of the major projects implemented in CY 2013 are the Installation of CHB-perimeter fence enclosing GSC International Airport, repainting of runway markers amounting to P1,562,000.00, and the replacement of insulated glass and glass tinting of control tower amounting to P400,000.00. Table 5.7 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, General Santos Airport, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013

Accomplish-ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment

Growth CYs 2012-2013

(%)

1. Annual domestic passenger traffic (in thousand)

682.279 657.804 3.72

2. Annual domestic cargo traffic (in million kg)

16.724 15.25 9.7

3. Annual domestic flights (in thousand)

5.212 4.878 6.85

Source of data: CAAP-General Santos Airport

Table 5.8 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented in General Santos Airport, CY 2013

Program/ Project Brief

Description Location

Total Cost (Php)

Source of

Funds

Status of Implementation

Completed/ On-going

1. OSHKOSH Fire truck

Repair Air Relief Value

CFR P 12,000.00 CAAP Completed

Repair of Roof Turret

CFR P 6,000.00 CAAP Completed

2. SIDES VMA-105 Fire truck

Repair of Maxxie Parking Brake

CFR P 12,000.00 CAAP Completed

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3. PRESHA Fire truck Repair of Water Pump

CFR P 12,000.00 CAAP Completed

4. Installation of CHB-Perimeter Fence enclosing GSC Int’l Airport per PP219

Manila

Disbursement

CAAP Completed

5. Repainting of Runway Markers

Airside

and Landside

P1,562,000.00 CAAP Completed

6. Replacement of Insulated Glass & Glass Tinting @ Control Tower

Airside

and Landside

P 400,000.00 CAAP Completed

7. Declogging of Sanitary Utilities

Airside

and Landside

P 30,000.00 CAAP Completed

8. Sealing of Concrete Leak at Pre-Departure Area

Airside

and Landside

P 58,300.00 CAAP Completed

9. Construction of Child Norturing Area

Breast-Feeding, Diaper-changing and Kids Playroom

Airside and

Landside P 259,160.00 CAAP

On-going (80% as of December

2013)

10. Renovation of Staff House

Total make-over of existing Staff House

Airside and

Landside P 413,757.13 CAAP

On-going (70% as of December

2013)

11. Purchase of Air Curtain at Passenger Terminal Building

Passenger Terminal Building

P 102,400.00 CAAP Completed

12. Purchase and Repair of Submersible Pump

Airside

and Landside

P 214,821.50 CAAP Completed

13. Supply of Labor, Equipment, Tools & Technical Expertise for PMS in all Substation Parameters/Corrective Measures for 69KV Substation GSC Airport

PM of 69KV Substation

ANS P 450,000.00 CAAP Completed

Source of data: CAAP-General Santos Airport

Future Directions/Agency Thrust for 1st Semester-2014

Program/Project Total Cost 1. Repair of Runway Markers Php 15,000.00 2. Soil Treatment 350,000.00 3. Improvement of Water System 500,000.00 4. Railing installation @ Pre-departure hall 80,000.00

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5. Grass Cutter Tractor with Mower 2,625,000.00 6. Baggage Carousel 20,711,400.00 7. Tractor with Slasher (Heavy Duty) 2,850,000.00 8. Provision of Additional Lighting at Arrival Area and

Pre-departure Area 53,500.00

9. Installation of Granite Tiles 20,000.00 10. Rehabilitation/Replacement of CR Doors 250,000.00 11. Repair and Maintenance of Paging 95,550.00 12. Repair and Maintenance of Centralized Clock 45,000.00 13. Repair and Maintenance of PABX Telephone System 545,000.00 14. Gang Chair 450,000.00 15. Airconditioning Unit 2HP window type- XRAY Area 27,000.00 16. Repair of Air Navigation Facility 220,000.00 17. Repair/overhauling of Three (3) units 625 KVA

Caterpillar DEGS 2,447,890.00

18. VCS and ATC Console 15,000,000.00 19. Automatic & Manual Transfer Service 8,000,000.00 20. Airfield, Lighting System and Installation 41,000,000.00 21. Communication Equipment 15,000,000.00 22. MET System 4,000,000.00 23. VIS 2,200,000.00 24. Repair, Reinstorement and Improvement of Perimeter 750,000.00 25. Repair of CCTV Cameras/Computer Units 200,000.00

Source of data: CAAP-General Santos Airport

b. Cotabato Airport Cotabato Airport in Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao Province in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) generally serves Cotabato City, some parts of Cotabato Province, and some parts of ARMM. Its annual domestic cargo traffic increased to 2,095 metric tons in CY 2013 from 1,874 metric tons in CY 2012, or an increase of about 11.79%. Its annual domestic flights also increased by 6.04% during the period, or 210 domestic flights more in CY 2013. Its passenger domestic passenger traffic, however, decreased by around 3.97%. Two (2) projects for the development of the Cotabato Airport were started in CY 2013. These are the widening of the runway and taxi way and the construction of the perimeter fence. Table 5.9 Key Accomplishments Indicator, Cotabato Airport, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013

Accomplish-ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment

Growth CYs 2012-2013

(%)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplish-ment vs. Target

1. Annual domestic passenger traffic

(In thousands) 259.698 300 270.445 (3.97) (40.302)

2. Annual domestic cargo traffic (In million kg)

2.095 2 1.874 11.79 0.095

3. Annual domestic flights (In thousands)

3.686 4 3.476 6.04 (0.314)

Source of data: CAAP-Cotabato

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Table 5.10 Major Programs/ Projects Implemented in Cotabato Airport, CY 2013

Program/ Project Brief

Description Location

Total Cost

(Php)

Source of Funds

Status of Implementation

Completed/ On-going

1. Runway/Taxi way widening

Widening of Runway/ Taxi way

Cotabato Airport

DOTC On-going

2. Perimeter fence

Installation of perimeter fence

Cotabato Airport

DOTC On-going

Source of data: CAAP-Cotabato

c. M’lang Airport Through the initiative of the local government of Cotabato Province, the M’lang Secondary Airport located in Tawan-Tawan, M’lang, was first envisioned to be a rural airport. It was later renamed as Central Mindanao Secondary Airport. The existing facilities in the airport are the runway and the terminal building. In support to its completion and operationalization, on-going developmental works were introduced in the project area. These include the extension and widening of the runway to be able to accommodate Airbus-type aircraft. To complete the development of the airport, continuing fund support must be provided. From this, there are other issues and concerns that need to be addressed, such as: (a) absence of access road; (b) disputes on property ownership; (c) expansion/widening of the runway; and (d) navigational facilities, water, and power facilities, among others. The Task Force M’lang Airport Development was organized by the province in 2013 to facilitate and fast-track the resolution of issues and concerns confronting the airport.

B. Efficient water resource management 1. Irrigation The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) XII implemented a total of 82 various irrigation and support projects all over the region with a total budgetary allocation of PhP 801.439 million. The projects covered the construction of 20 new small irrigation systems and 9 pump irrigation systems; extension of the irrigated areas of 16 National Irrigation Systems/Communal Irrigation Systems; repair/rehabilitation of 19 irrigation systems; and concreting of 15 irrigation service roads. Majority of these projects were recommended by civil society organizations, farmer beneficiaries, and local government units in Region XII through a series of consultations and workshops with the end users. The irrigation projects were expected to generate a total new irrigation service area of 2,634 hectares, restore 2,683 hectares, and rehabilitate 5,490 hectares. Their completion will increase the irrigated area to 119,449.51 hectares in CY 2013 from 116,980.51 hectares in CY 2012, thus, increasing the region’s ratio of irrigated area to potential irrigable area from 39.84% to 40.68% during the period. An estimated 4,345 farmers generating 955 man-days were also targeted to benefit from the implementation of these projects. At the end of CY 2013, 67 of the irrigation were completed and 7 were reportedly on-going. All irrigation service road concreting projects were also fully accomplished. The completed

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irrigation projects resulted to the restoration of 1,402 hectares, which is around 52.3% of the target area, and the rehabilitation of 4,895 hectares or roughly 89.2% of the target area. Given the non-completion of 7 projects, the total irrigated area reached only 117,992.51 hectares or about 98.9% of the target. In addition, some farmer beneficiaries were still preparing their farm lands for irrigation use, hence, these areas were excluded in the total irrigated area. Under the Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project (MMIP) II, the physical accomplishment for the completion and improvement of 1,116 hectares Upper Malitubog-Maridagao Service Area (UMSA) amounting to PhP 100 million are the 10.05 kilometers lateral canals, 3.36 kilometers main canal, and 6.12 kilometers connecting road. Another is the MMIP II for the completion and improvement of 2,206 hectares UMSA project amounting to P200 million with a physical accomplishment of 14.92 kilometers lateral canals, 2.10 kilometers main drainage canals, and 2 Dams (Nalapaan Dam and Panicupan Dam) and its appurtenant structures. Table 5.11 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Water Resource Management,

Region XII, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accomplish-

ment (ha)

CY 2013 Target

(ha)

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment (ha)

Growth CYs

2012-2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplish-ment vs. Target

Number of hectares of irrigation system upgraded and rehabilitated

4,895.00 5,490.00 13,587.00 36.03 (595.00)

Number of hectares of irrigation system restored

1,402.00 2,683.00 4,528.00 30.96 (1,281.00)

Total Potential Irrigable Area (ha)

293,610.00 293,610.00 293,610.00 0.00 0.00

Total Irrigated Area (ha) 117,992.51 119,449.51 116,980.51 0.86 (1,457.00)

Ratio of Irrigated Farmlands to Total Area Irrigable Farmlands (%)

40.19 40.68 39.84 0.35* 0.35*

* in percentage point Source of data: NIA Region XII

Table 5.12 Major Irrigation Programs/ Projects Implemented by the National

Irrigation Administration XII, Region XII, CY 2013

Program/ Project

Brief Description

Location Total Cost

(P ‘000)

Source of

Funds

Status of Implementation

Completed (No.

of Projects)

Ongoing (No. of

Projects)

Small Irrigation Project

New Project (CIP)

Regionwide 210,100.00 GAA Fund

18 2

Pump Irrigation Projects

Pump Irrigation Project

Regionwide 5,300.00

GAA Fund

9

NIS/CIS Extension

NIS/CIS Area Extension

Regionwide 156,000.00 GAA Fund

14 2

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Repair/ Rehab of Irrigation System

Repair/RehaNIS/CIS

Regionwide 98,441.00 GAA Fund

16 3

Line Projects Total repair of NIS

Regionwide 281,598.00 GAA Fund

3

Concrete Pavement

Concrete Pavement

Regionwide 50,000.00 GAA Fund

15

TOTAL: 801,439.00 75 7

Source of data: NIA Region XII

2. Flood Control

The region’s flood control and drainage projects implemented in CY 2013 totalled to 17 which was only about 53% of its target of 32 projects for implementation during the year. The primary reason for the non-implementation of all projects was the delay in the release of project funds. The implemented projects included: (a) the continuation of the dredging of the Simuay River in Sultan Kudarat/Maguindanao (ARMM) and the Rio Grande de Mindanao in Cotabato City; and the construction of river bank protection of the Ala River in Sultan Kudarat; and (b) the construction of various flood control structures in Libungan, Cotabato Province and in the Ala River Basin. The dredging of the Simuay River was completed, while the accomplishment for the river bank protection of the Ala River and the dredging of Rio Grande de Mindanao were around 81% and 86% respectively. Table 5.13 Status of Carryover Flood Control and Drainage Projects from CY 2012,

Region XII, as of January 31, 2013 and December 2013

Program/ Project

Brief Description

Location Total Cost

(Php)

Source of

Funds

Status of Implementation

As of Jan 31, 2013

As of Dec

2013 Dredging of Simuay River, Phase V

Dredging Brgy. Senditan, Sultan Kudarat and Brgy. Macaguiling, Maguindanao

59,574,418.75 DPWH On-going. 62.24% actual

accomplish-ment

100%

Dredging of Rio Grande de Mindanao River Phase V

Dredging of 2.718 kms

Cotabato City 88,480,264.84 DPWH On-going. 16.66% actual

accomplish-ment

86%

River bank Protection of Ala River Basin, Phase V

Construction-River Bank protection structure with a total length of 1.5 kms

Lambayong Sultan Kudarat

100,000.00 DPWH *Not yet started

(for bidding)

80.75%

Total 148,154,683.59

Source of data: DPWH Region XII

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Table 5.14 Status of Flood Control Projects Implemented, Region XII, as of January 2014

Program/ Project Brief

Description Location

Total Cost (Php ‘000)

Source of

Funds

Status of Implementation

As of Jan 2014 1. Libungan Flood

Control Project, Phase III

Construction of flood control structures along the Rio Grande de Mindanao

Libungan, Cotabato Province

72,500.00 DPWH 25.00%

2. Ala River Basin Construction of flood control structures

Sultan Kudarat

100,000.00 DPWH 85.00%

Total 172,500.00 Source of data: DPWH Region XII

C. Adequate and reliable energy supply As of December 2013, a total of 6,917 sitios or 65.76% of the total sitios in the region were provided with electricity compared to 6,745 sitios or 64.42% in CY 2012. A total of 422,599 households were also served with electricity compared to 419,315 households in CY 2012. The total transformer capacity also increased from 340 MVA in CY 2012 to 370 MVA in CY 2013 or an increase of about 8.82%. Under the National Electrification Administration’s (NEA’s) Sitio Electrification Program (SEP), 234 sitios or 44.1% of the region’s total number of sitios were covered. In NEA’s Barangay Line Enhancement Program (BLEP), 21 barangays or 56.8% of the target barangays in the region were weaned from solar or small generating sets (off-grid) and connected to electric cooperative distribution lines (on-grid). The region also contributed to the additional power supply of the Mindanao Grid with the installation of a 12-MW diesel modular power station by Mapalad Power Corporation in Koronadal City, and a 15-MW diesel-fired power plant by SO Energy International, Incorporated in General Santos City. Table 5.15 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Power/Energy, Region XII, CYs

2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013 CY 2012 Growth

CYs 2012-2013 (%)

1. No. of sitios energized* 6,917 (65.76%) 6,745 (64.42%) 2.6

2. No. of households energized** 422,599 419,315 0.8

3. Total Transformer Capacity, MVA*** 370 340 8.8

4. Maximum Demand, MW**** 254 250 1.6

5. Ratio of Maximum Demand to Transformer Capacity and Assuming 90% System Power Factor, %

76.3 81.7

Source of data: DOE

* Source is NEA’s Status of Energization for December 2013 and December 2012 ** Revised based on DOE’s data on household electrification (residential only) *** Data used is installed substation capacity of the DUs in the region as based on their DDPs **** Source is the DDPs of the DUs in the region

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Table 5.16 Major Programs/ Projects/ Activities Implemented, CY 2013

Program/ Project

Brief Description Location Source

of Funds

Status of Implementation

Completed (No. of Areas)

Ongoing (No. of Areas)

Sitio Electrification Program (SEP)

Electrification of all 531 sitios in Region XII, 352 of which will be funded by the NEA’s approved FY 2013 budget and 161 by other sources

Region XII

NEA 222 sitios funded under NEA’s approved FY

2013 budget and 12 sitios funded by other sources

130 sitios funded under the NEA’s

approved FY 2013 budget and 139 sitios funded by other sources

Barangay Line Enhancement Program (BLEP)

Transformation of the connection strategy of 37 barangays in Region XII from off-grid (solar or small generating sets) to on-grid (electric cooperative lines)

Region XII

NEA 37 barangays were targeted in

2013

21 have been completed,

ongoing work is being done on the remaining

barangays

Source of data: DOE

Future Directions/Thrusts in 2014 New projects in Region XII that will enter the country’s main grid for the period 2014 – 2016: 1. 200 MW Southern Mindanao coal fired power station in Maasim, Sarangani. 2. 5 MW solar power plant in Surallah, South Cotabato. 3. 19.6 MW bunker-fired power plant in General Santos City.

D. Education-related infrastructure With the continuing challenge in the infrastructure sector of education, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region XII intensified its commitment towards excellence by implementing construction/repair of school buildings in different public schools in the region. Table 5.17 Key Accomplishments by Indicator, Education Infrastructure, Region

XII, CYs 2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013

Accomplish-ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment

Growth CYs 2012-

2013 (%)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplish-ment vs. Target

No. of Classrooms

Elementary 1,151 2,412 319 2.608 (0.52)

Secondary 811 1,011 204 2.975 (0.20)

Source of data: DepEd XII

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E. Agriculture-related infrastructure In 2013, the SOCCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) implemented concreting of five (5) agricultural infrastructure projects under its Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) with an allocation of PhP 18.414 million. These on-going projects are the upgrading of soils laboratory (renovation of 42 sq.m. single-storey building), construction of trading post (construction of 430 sq.m. 1 unit open-type single storey building), construction of Muscovado Sugar Mill (construction of 360 sq.m. 1 unit open-type single storey building), improvement of agri-training center (improvement of building facility with 2 – 5m x 15m x 0.15m parking area), and installation of 900 lm. Tramline.

F. Local Government Infrastructure Cotabato City In support to Cotabato City’s desire to establish the country’s first “halal” slaughterhouse, the National Meat Inspection (NMIS) provided them a P 20 Million fund. Land development for the site has started and construction is expected to be completed by mid-year. On the issue of health, a funding of P 15 Million was provided by the Department of Health (DOH) for the construction of new City Health Office. With this new and bigger facility, their health personnel could better serve more of their constituents. Despite meagre resources, they were able to complete various infrastructure projects worth P 10 Million. The road upgrading of Andres Alonzo St is almost complete. The project includes concreting of approximately 420 meters of road with appropriate drainage system from junction of San Isidro St towards junction of LR Sebastian Road. It has a project cost of P6 Million, half of which came from the national government’s Performance Challenge Fund while the other half came from their local revenues. Another on-going project is the construction of a main evacuation center at Brgy Rosary Heights 10. The facility, with a project cost of P 10 Million, could also be used for other purposes during normal situation as the structure is that of a multi-purpose type. To augment their flood control and solid waste management capability, the Land Bank of the Philippines has approved their loan of P 75 Million for the purchase of another amphibious excavator, additional dump trucks and additional garbage compactor trucks. Tacurong City With its active participation and support to RDC XII, Tacurong City was granted a P29 Million fund for the concrete paving of the unpaved portions of the road from the national highway to the Baras Bird Sunctuary. They were also granted P 20 Million for concreting big portion of Brgy Tina road and the road concreting from Baras Bridge to Katungal Bridge. Cotabato Province In Cotabato Province, a total of 15.894 km of road was concreted and 1.01 km on-going, 13.7 km of road was rehabilitated and 17.64 km on-going, 316.85 km of provincial roads maintained, and 322.85 barangay roadsrepaired. Also, twenty three (23) water system projects, four (4) multi-purpose covered courts, seventeen (17) classrooms, nine (9) hanging bridges and box culverts, three (3) electrical lines, and thirty (30) multi-purpose buildings were constructed. Ten (10) projects on the construction of Agri business center/crisis intervention center, capitol compound infra, centennial pavilion/provincial library & museum were also completed.

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CHAPTER 6 TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL

SYSTEM The financial system is considered highly essential in creating channels to efficiently transform savings into investments to fuel the economy of the SOCCKSARGEN Region and ultimately help the region achieve sustained inclusive growth and reduce poverty. In this context, efforts were undertaken to ensure the soundness and stability of banks so that they can have the incentive and, at the same time, gain a long-lasting trust of the people of the region, whether rich or poor and investors or consumers, to help influence them in shaping their major decisions, particularly on creating additional investments that support regional development.

A. Broader access to financial services achieved

Over the period CY 2012-2013, the number of banks in Region XII remained at 197 composed of 106 universal/commercial banks (53.9%), 25 thrift banks (12.7%), and 66 rural/cooperative banks (33.5%). Gen. Santos City had the most number of banks at 58 branches or 29.4% of the total number of banks in the region. Sarangani had the least with only 9 banks or 4.6% of the total number of banks in the region. Gen. Santos City also had the most number of universal/commercial banks at 37 branches (34.9%), 15 more than South Cotabato which had 22 branches. Sarangani had the least with only one (1). The city also had the most number of thrift banks at 11 branches or 44% of the total number of thrift banks in the region. Meanwhile, Cotabato Province had the biggest share of the rural/cooperative banks at 24 branches or about 36.4% of the total number of rural/cooperative banks in the region. Cotabato City had only one (1). While the number of banks has remained steady, there were slight movements as to the kinds of banks that operated in the provinces and cities. For instance, in Cotabato Province and South Cotabato, the number of rural/cooperative banks declined by one (1) compared to the number of these banks in CY 2012. In contrast, Sultan Kudarat gained one (1) more rural/cooperative bank. In Gen. Santos City, the number of thrift banks was also reduced by one (1). In South Cotabato, however, two (2) more branches of universal/commercial banks were established. The location of the kinds of banks in certain provinces and cities the region reflected the kind of local economies that they transact business with or their operations support. The large concentration of rural/cooperative banks in Cotabato Province reflects the need for fund support for rural development, particularly palay and industrial crop production. It also indicates the ability of the people of the province to meet bank financial requirements, such as those for rural development financing. The same could be said for Sarangani which had 7 rural/cooperative banks as against Cotabato City, an urban center, which had only one (1). Further, as shown in Table 6.1, the focus of operation of universal/commercial banks in urban centers manifests these areas need for huge capital investments and capability for a broader array of large banking transactions. With the designation of Koronadal City as the administrative seat of Region XII that raised its ability to attract more people and investments, South Cotabato in general was able to attract two (2) more branches of universal/commercial banks.

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Table 6.1 Number of Banks by Type, Region XII Region, 2013

Source of data: BSP

As of CY 2013, however, a total of 17 municipalities in the region are without banks. Cotabato Province had the largest number at 8 municipalities or 44.44% of its total number of municipalities. It can be said that while the province has the most number of rural/cooperative banks, these are not in all locations that provide immediate access to the population of the province. The same scenario existed in Sultan Kudarat, where 41.67% of its municipalities had no banks. While Sarangani had only one (1) municipality without a bank and had the lowest percentage of municipalities without a bank, it has a total of only 9 bank branches indicating roughly about one (1) bank per municipality. Given the large expanse of Sarangani’s land area and a widely spread population, access to the formal financial institutions in the province remains difficult. The same can be said to the other municipalities in the region without banks. In fact, this has been manifested in the implementation of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) in the region which encountered difficulties due to the absence of bank branches. Confronted with such challenges, the government and the private sector initiated awareness campaigns to encourage the basic sector and other vulnerable communities on the importance of savings. The Land Bank of the Philippines has also established automated teller machines (ATMs) in strategic locations to adequately serve CCT beneficiaries. While there are no banking structures established in these areas, the presence of ATMs creates a perception on the people on the importance of banking, even to the poor. In addition, various banks and government agencies, including LGUs, provided the opportunities for livelihood through micro-financing loan facilities to farmers, fisher folks, and other members of the basic sector.

Table 6.2 Number of Municipalities without Banks by Province, Region XII, CY

2013

Province Total Number of

Municipalities

Number of Municipalities Without

Bank Percentage

Cotabato Province 18 8 44.44 Sarangani 7 1 14.28 South Cotabato 11 3 27.27 Sultan Kudarat 12 5 41.67

Total 48 17 35.42 Source of data: BSP

Province/City

Universal/ Commercial Bank

Thrift Bank Rural/

Cooperative Bank

Total

2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012

Cotabato Province

18 18 2 2 24 25 44 45

Sarangani 1 1 1 1 7 7 9 9

South Cotabato 22 20 8 8 11 12 41 40

Sultan Kudarat 11 11 3 3 14 13 28 27

Cotabato City 17 17 0 0 1 1 18 18

Gen. Santos City 37 37 11 12 9 9 57 58

Total 106 104 25 26 66 67 197 197

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B. More savings and investments created Deposit liabilities are money received by a bank from people or companies that it will have to pay back in the future. Total deposits generated in the region reached PhP 68.4 billion as of December 2013, indicating a growth rate of about 14.43% over the same month of previous year. This level has exceeded the region’s target for CY 2014 by PhP 1.21 billion even if the growth rate is slightly lower than the growth rate over the period December 2011 to December 2012. Loan portfolios are assets because of the recurring revenue that the loan payments create. The region’s loan portfolio increased to almost PhP 25 billion as of December 2013, indicating a growth rate of about 30% since December 2012. This more than twice the growth rate achieved over the period December 2011 to December 2012 and almost surpassed the region’s target in CY 2016. Table 6.3 Loan Portfolio and Deposit Liabilities, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Loan Portfolio (in PhP billion)

Deposit Liabilities (in billion pesos)

June 2012 June 2013 Dec 2013 June 2012 June 2013 Dec 2013

Region XII 17.270 22.399 24.929 55.540 63.556 68.388

Source of data: BSP

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CHAPTER 7 GOOD GOVERNANCE

A. Enhance access to 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. The accomplishments during the year 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 implemented by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) XII. Through this program, government interventions focused on the provision of basic needs of the inmates, particularly on improving the quality and quantity of food served. In addition, the following projects were implemented to uplift the welfare of prisoners that included: a) medical and dental missions; b) livelihood assistance and trainings; and c) strengthening of Alternative Learning System and Therapeutic Community Modality Programs. Table 7.1 Budgetary Support for Jail Management and Inmates Welfare Programs,

Region XII, CY 2012-2013 (in PhP)

Program/Activity CY 2013 CY 2012 Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

Safekeeping of Inmates Security management of inmates 977,356.92 1,385,887.88 (29.48) Jail decongestion 2,073,567.58 119,353.00 1,637.34

Improvement and maintenance of jail facilities and equipment

7,674,385.21 7,369,884.03 4.13

Inmates Welfare and Development Program

Provision of basic needs 60,957,952.00 51,454,787 18.47 Behavior development 504,700.00 673,378.00 (25.05)

Administration and Governance

Professionalization of jail services 206,172.72 301,004.76 (31.51)

Productivity enhancement 1,560,973.02 2,170,102.13 (28.07)

Managerial capacity build-up 502,765.76 460,674.85 9.14

Morale and welfare of personnel 30,000.00 - - Source of data: BJMP XII

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While promoting the humanitarian aspect of the inmates, emphasis was also given on the over-all jail security through the conduct of regular inspections of jail facilities region-wide. The security program was also strengthened through an intensive intelligence network gathering. The table below shows the budgetary allocation to BJMP XII for administration and governance, the safekeeping of inmates, and implementation of inmates’ welfare and development program. The parole and probation’s three-pronged harmonized rehabilitation programs were implemented in view of the reformation and reintegration into the mainstream of society of probationers, parolees and conditional parolees. These are the Therapeutic Community (TC) Treatment Modality; Restorative Justice (RJ); and Volunteer Probation Aide (VPA) which were effective in making the beneficiaries as responsible, peace-loving and productive members of the society. The TC Treatment Modality recorded an increase in participation rate of 96.29 percent that eventually resulted to a very low re-offender rate in the region. It was undertaken in a community-based non-residential setting that addressed the client’s individual and group needs through holistic treatment categories namely; relational/behavioral management, affective/emotional-physiological, cognitive/intellectual, spiritual, and psychomotor/vocational-survival skills. Inputs to the content and printing of the Handbook for Restorative Justice Practitioners that was used in the RJ program were provided. A total of 222 clients underwent the RJ processes, such as conferencing, mediation, circle of support and indigenous practices. The distribution of RJ clients among the process was as follows, namely: conferencing (95), mediation (111) , and circle of support (16). There were no participants for indigenous practices. A total of 287 VPAs were tapped as resource individuals and 143 direct supervisors to clients in the implementation restorative justice by paving the way for offenders, the victims and the community to heal from the harm of the crime done. Table 7.2 Key Accomplishments of Parole and Probation Harmonized

Rehabilitation Programs, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Program 2013

Target

Accomplishment Gap

CY

Accomplishm

ent vs. Target

Growth

Rate

% CY 2013 CY 2012

Investigation 300 544 421 244 29.00

Therapeutic Community

Modality Program (Number of

Clients Involved)

800 887 822 87 8.00

Volunteer Probation Aides

Program

250 248 438 -2 -43.00

Restorative Justice and

Juveniles in Conflict with the

Law (Number of clients

assisted), at least 30% total

clients

173 222 161 49 38.00

Jail Visitation 120 120 120 0 0

Source: PPA-DOJ XII

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CHAPTER 8 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The SOCCKSARGEN Region considers the importance of developing its human resources as a key to development. As such, social sector agencies committed to work towards inclusive growth through equitable and adequate access to quality basic social services in support to the President’s Social Contract. The efficient allocation, utilization and mobilization of resources were pursued to support social development and help the region achieve inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

A. Ensuring universal access to quality health care, nutrition, and sanitation

As reported by the Department of Health (DOH) XII, the overall health status of the population in the region improved. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) decreased from 87.88% in CY 2012 to 70.86 % in C2013. Infant mortality rate (IMR) and under five mortality rate also declined by more than 45 percentage points and 44 percentage points, respectively. The percentage of fully immunized mothers and children also increased with the continuing campaign on the importance of immunization to children and mothers. Table 8.1 Key Accomplishments on Health Care, Nutrition, and Sanitation by

Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Health Care

Maternal Mortality Rate (per 100,000 live births)

70.86 75.00 87.88 19.36% 4.14

Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)

4.57 4.00 8.41 43.52% 0.57

Under Five Mortality Rate (per 1000 LBs)

6.75 - 12.06 44.03% -

Percentage of fully immunized mothers

66.27 60.00 52.77 25.59% 6.27

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR)

57.16 55.00 49.89 14.58% 2.16

Percentage of pregnant women with 4 or more pre-natal care visits

60.77 75.00 46.61 30.38% (14.23)

Number of persons enrolled under the National Health Insurance Program

- 1,267,599 1,244,522 - -

Percentage of fully immunized children

81.43 90.00 79.29 2.7% (8.57)

Percentage of facility-based deliveries

75.97 75.00 64.8 17.24% 0.97

Percentage of deliveries by skilled birth attendants

79.99 75.00 73.52 8.80% 4.99

TB case detection rate 93.00 85.00 81.18 14.56% 8.00

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Table 8.1. continuation.

Source of Data: DOH XII

More than 60% of pregnant women completed four (4) minimum pre-natal visits, about 14 percentage points higher than that of the previous year. Facility-based birth deliveries increased by more than 11 percentage points and deliveries by skilled birth attendants also increased by more than 6 percentage points. Tuberculosis (TB) case detection rate rose from 81% in CY 2012 to 93% in CY 2013. TB cure rate also showed a slight increase of more than 2 percentage points over the same period. Access of households to safe drinking water declined sharply from 91% in CY 2012 to almost 79% the following year. It fell short of the target by more than 11 percentage points. The proportion of households with access to sanitary toilet facilities also decreased from more than 81% in CY 2012 to 68.55%, and was below the target by more than 21 percentage points. Various strategies were undertaken to address these challenges and to sustain positive performance to ensure that the people of Region XII will have universal access to quality health care, nutrition and sanitation. The regional line agencies and LGUs increased their investments to promote and support good nutrition, a key component of the Accelerated Hunger Mitigation Program (AHMP) and reduce the prevalence of malnutrition among children, particularly those 0-71 months old. Advocacies were undertaken for the LGUS to expand their enrolment of the poorest population and the informal sector in the social health insurance program of the government. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC), in collaboration with concerned line agencies, also continued its massive information and education on the benefits that can be availed of by participating individuals in its health insurance program. Some LGUs have also strengthened the local health boards to function efficiently as provided by law. The government at all levels in collaboration with the private sector adopted various strategies to address the difficulties in the access of the poor to health care and facilities.

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

TB cure rate 85.00 85.00 83.11 2.28% 0.00

Nutrition

Prevalence of underweight pre-school children (Based on OPT)

ND 8.04 8.29 - -

Sanitation

Number of households with access to safe water supply

78.75 90.25 91.02 (13.48)% (11.5)

Number of households with access to sanitary toilet

68.55 90.00 81.74 (15.62)% (21.45)

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Future Directions For CY 2014, CHD-SOCCSKSARGEN Region shall continue to pursue, ensure and support the implementation of Kalusugan Pangkalahatan Implementation Plan. The region shall continue to support the campaign for more enrolment of households in the NHTS-PR. It shall also ensure more access to quality licensed and accredited health facilities and continue to strengthen its interventions for the achievement of health-related MDGs and the reduction of public health threats.

B. Education and Training and Globally Competitive Human Resources

Every Filipino child of school age must have access to education at all levels. A highly skilled and adequately equipped human resource is a very important factor in the economic development of a region. Education that starts in the early years serves as a foundation for continuous learning and for the total development of a child. Thus, the SOCCSKSARGEN Region shall continue to improve access to basic education, higher level of learning, as well as relevant technical-vocational training and skills development. The region also promoted for the provision of adequate facilities and upgrading of the management skills of school administrators and competency of teachers.

Equal Access to Quality Basic Education Access to basic education by school-age children is measured by the net enrolment ratio and the retention of pupils and students through the cohort survival rate. With the implementation of the K to12 Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) strengthened its commitment to the education reform agenda refocusing on providing greater access to basic education, improving the holding power of public schools, and enhancing the quality of learning. Hence, the agency continually addressed the lack of resources and the strengthening of good governance within the system.

Pre-school education program under the DSWD in the region, recorded a total enrolment of 101,909 children in CY 2013, registering a little more than one percent decrease from those enrolled in CY 2012. The program was handled by well-trained 2,924 Day Care workers various Day Care Centers in the region. As reported, 88 barangays do not have Day Care Centers since CY 2012. For SY 2012-2013, DepEd XII recorded a total of 96,060 pupils enrolled in kindergarten, slightly lower than that in the previous school year’s enrolment of 96,201 pupils. A total of 1,707 preschools were operating in the region as of SY 2012-2013.

The goal of the Education for All (EFA) program is to provide basic competencies to every individual with the main objectives of achieving universal coverage of out-of-school youths and adults provided with basic learning needs. It also aims to increase school participation and eliminate dropouts and repetition in Grades 1-3. To support these, the Department of Education continued to implement the reforms anchored on the framework of Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA), a package of policy actions under the key reform thrusts of the Education for All (EFA) program. Improvement of school facilities and provision of skills and capacity-building programs for teachers are continually implemented while community participation in the learning process is strengthened to achieve better learning outcomes. The sector also endeavored to achieve completion of basic education

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with satisfactory achievement and competencies at all grade and year levels with the cooperation of the total community. The participation rate in the elementary level in SY 2012-2013 decreased by almost 2.0% from that of the previous school year, falling short by less than 4% of the target. In the secondary level, a slight decrease in the participation rate was recorded during the period of review and was almost 4% below the target. Despite the institutionalization of mechanisms and flexible learning modalities to address the low rate of completing basic education, cohort survival rates in both elementary and high school were still far from the EFA targets. The percentage of enrolees who reached the final grade of the elementary level in SY 2012-2013 referred to as cohort survival rate was a little more than 4% than that of the previous year but was slightly below the target. In the secondary level, cohort survival rate in SY 2012-2013 slightly increased by less than 1% and more than 2 % below the target. Completion rate among elementary pupils was almost 3% higher in SY 2012-2013 compared to that of the previous school year, meeting the target of 66%. In the secondary level, completion rate increased by more than 3% from that of the previous school year, more than 1% higher than the target set for SY 2012-2013. Table 8.2 Key Accomplishments on Education by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-

2013

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate CY 2012-

2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Participation Rate

Elementary 83.99 88.00 85.83 (-2.14) (4.01) Secondary 50.09 54.00 50.31 -0.43 (3.91) Completion Rate Elementary 66.00 66.00 63.36 4.17 0.00

Secondary 71.76 70.50 68.21 5.21 1.26 Cohort Survival Rate

Elementary 67.44 68.00 63.36 6.44 (0.56)

Secondary 75.14 78.00 74.45 0.93 (2.26) School Leaver Rate

Elementary 7.94 6.50 8.59 -7.56 1.44 Secondary 9.34 8.00 9.61 -2.81 1.34 National Achievement Test

Elementary 73.42 72.00 71.51 2.67 1.42

Secondary 50.56 49.00 47.98 5.38 1.56 Source of data: DepEd XII

While there are efforts to decrease the percentage of pupils who leave school before completing the required number of school years, a very slight decline from 8.59 to 7.94 % was noted in the elementary level and from 9.61 to 9.34% in the secondary level.

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Future Directions

To achieve the goals and objectives of improving access to complete basic education, the region shall continue implementing its innovative programs. It shall endeavor to sustain strong partnership with various stakeholders and the community to ensure a child-friendly school environment system supportive of child protection policy; promote A Child and Community-centered Education System (ACCESs); strengthen inclusive education through an expanded elementary specialized curriculum; intensify implementation and utilization of the Learners Information System; and implement acceleration scheme through extensive Elementary Summer Education Program. To increase participation rate in the secondary level, the agency shall implement programs and alternative modalities and learning systems that would encourage out-of-school youth (OSY) to continue their secondary education. The Department of Education in the region shall continue to implement innovative mechanisms to improve access to secondary education of both in and out-of-school youth. Also, with the implementation of the K-12 program, DepEd shall ensure that every graduate of complete basic education is well-equipped and prepared for higher education and/or for a job supportive of the goal, “Bawat gradweyt ng SOCCSKSARGEN handa sa trabaho, negosyo, kolehiyo at mundo.”

Equal Access to Technical-Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education

The main goal of technical education and skills development and higher education is to ensure the productivity and employability of its graduates. About 97.82% of the targets under Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) were achieved. These targets covered profiling, enrolment, graduates, assessment and certification and employment programs. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) XII provided skills training, particularly to graduates, and assessment and certification and employment programs. It also provided skills training to the less privileged unskilled and inexperienced but employable would-be workers who have no formal education. To improve access to TVET and higher education, TESDA XII implemented its programs in coordination with its affiliate institutions, state universities and colleges (SUCs), and other higher education institutions. Table 8.3 Key Accomplishments on Technical/Vocation Education and Training

by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Number of TVET Graduates

44,928 48,193 45,238 (.69) 3,265

School/Institution-based 21,420 23,157 21,084 1.59 (1,737)

Community-based 18,774 21,012 18,774 .5 (2,144) Center-based 3,537 3,323 3,537 16 781 Enterprise-based 1,843 701 1,843 (71) (165) Number of Scholarship Slots

PESFA 1,549 1,549 1,474 5 0 TWSP 2,871 2,871 2,577 11 0

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Assessment and Certification

Number of Persons Assessed

37,969 37,032 37,033 3 937

Number of Persons Certified

31,575 30,648 30,645 3 927

Certification Rate (%) 83% 83% 83% 0 0 Capability-building Program

Number of TVET trainers trained

403 100 222 82 303

Source of data: TESDA XII

A total of 44,928 TVET graduates were recorded in 2013, a slight decrease of less than 1% compared to the number of graduates the previous year and a shortfall of 1,737 graduates from the target in CY 2013. Graduates in TVET institutions and community-based training centers slightly increased while the enterprise-based trainees increased by about 16% compared to that of the previous year. As mandated, TVET caters to high school graduates and the out-of-school youth, college undergraduates, the unemployed and or displaced workers or returning overseas workers who decide to stay in the country. Financial assistance was extended through scholarship programs offered by TESDA, namely: the Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA) and the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP). In CY 2012, a total of 1,474 slots under PESFA scholarship were granted which increased to 1,549 in CY 2013 or an increase of about 5%. The slots allotted for regular scholars under the TWSP increased by about 11% in CY 2013. Most employers in the region require workers to acquire levels of standard competencies. In response, assessment and certification under the National Certification Program as one of TESDA’s mandate is being conducted regularly. The demand for certified workers is one reason of the increase of about three percent in the number of persons assessed and certified. Under the Blue Desk and Jobs Bridging Program of TESDA, graduates are given job referrals or may be directly hired. Since TESDA had started monitoring the employment of its graduates, a total of 22,702 graduates were found to have been employed in various industries as of CY 2013.

Higher Education The higher education institutions in the region provided skills and knowledge to prepare students to find gainful employment after finishing their respective courses. Students have a wide range of choices in terms of higher education institutions in the region. Among the choices are the three HEIs identified as Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD).

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Table 8.4 Higher Education Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development,

Region XII, CY 2013 Center of

Excellence/Development Higher Educational

Institution Location

Center of Excellence on Teacher Education

Notre Dame of Marbel University

Koronadal City, South Cotabato

Center of Development on Information Technology

Notre Dame of Marbel University

Koronadal City, South Cotabato

Center of Excellence on Veterinary Medicine

University of Southern Mindanao

Kabacan, Cotabato Province

Center of Development on Agriculture

University of Southern Mindanao

Kabacan, Cotabato Province

Center of Development on Engineering Technology

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University)

Gen. Santos City

Source of Data: CHED XII

Tertiary education enrolment in SY 2013-2014 totalled to 125,609, 36% or 45,723 was in public institutions and 64% were enrolled in various private HEIs. South Cotabato posted the highest enrolment during the period followed by Cotabato Province. For more effective instructions, teachers of both private and public institutions are encouraged to undertake graduate and post graduate studies. As recorded, 2,368 teachers held master’s degrees while 553 have doctorate degrees as of 2013. To help the poor and deserving students, various scholarships were provided as shown in the Table below.

Table 8.5 Distribution of Slots Allotted for On-going and New Scholarship

Programs by Type, Region XII, SY 2013-2014

Type of Scholarship Number of Slots Allotted Total Number

of Slots On-going New Scholarship 600 321 921

Full Merit 300 151 451

Half Merit 300 170 470

Grant-in-Aid 485 367 852

Tulong Dunong 139 54 193

DNO-CHED-PASUC 21 0 21

OFFAP 10 7 17

PAMANA 0 13 13

SAJAHATRA/BangsaMoro 0 188 188

CSSGP 315 105 420

Study-Now-Pay-Later Plan 115 39 154

SGP-PA 214 0 214

Total 1,414 727 2,141

Source of Data: CHED XII

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Future Directions As a contribution to economic and inclusive growth, the subsector shall continue to provide opportunities through relevant programs and projects for the development of the technical-vocational skills and education of the region’s human resources. It shall continue to implement innovations towards efficiency and effectiveness of both TESD and higher education teaching and learning processes. Another consideration is the pursuit of TESD and higher learning relevant and responsive to the needs and requirements of the labor market in the region, as well as in the national and international labor markets.

C. Promoting Strong and Effective Social Protection Services As the lead agency mandated to provide social protection and advocacy on the rights of the poor, the vulnerable and disadvantaged, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII implemented poverty reduction strategies on convergence, such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), KALAHI-CIDSS and Sustainable Livelihood Program. The convergence strategy continues to effectively harmonize these three (3) core social protection programs of DSWD in the reduction of poverty. The Pantawid Pamilya has reached a total of P2.5 billion grants allocated for the a)214,376 active beneficiaries; b) 452,300 children aged 0-14 years old; and c) 37, 957 Indigenous Peoples (IPs). Since poverty reduction is a shared responsibility, DSWD continued building partnerships with 39 civil society organizations, 55 local partners and 16 NGAs in the implementation of the various agency programs. While the KALAHI-CIDSS program invested a total of PhP 180.7 million for 76,210 household beneficiaries, 27,401 of which are also Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in 131 barangays, two (2) barangays in the region were not covered by the program. The Sustainable Livelihood Program, meanwhile, extended a total of PhP 20.59 million capital assistance for 82 projects of 2,059 beneficiaries. For the Supplemental Feeding Program, a total of PhP 113,781,960.00 was spent for 90,441 children in 2,610 day care centers in the region. The number of day care children served is about 17% lower than that of the previous year. Under the Social Pension Program, 13,306 senior citizens received assistance, an increase of over 64% from that of the previous year. The Food/Cash for Work for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) program extended PhP 39,648,891.00 to 34,864 beneficiaries. The DSWD Field Office also embarked on a social technology assisted by UNFPA entitled “Pre and Post Marriage Counselling for Muslim Couples.” Another project initiated by the central office was the “Cash Transfer/Cash Voucher to Affected Barangays Families in Emergencies,” which was pilot-tested in three (3) barangays of Pikit, Cotabato Province.

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Table 8.6 Key Accomplishments on Social Protection by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Sources of data: DSWD XII, NCIP XII

With the continuing collaborative efforts among agencies mandated to provide basic social services, the vulnerability of the indigenous people and all marginalized sectors in the region were also addressed. The provision of safe drinking water through the spring development program, as well as the continuing health-related programs of the local government, the provision of school supplies for school children and the feeding program both for pre-school and school children showed improvement in the living condition of the indigenous cultural communities and peoples. Other programs provided by NCIP include the educational assistance to four hundred ninety (490) IP students under the Regular Educational Assistance Program (EAP). However, there were no new grantees under the Merit Based Scholarship of NCIP in 2013. A decrease of almost 13% was noted in the number of EAP grantees in CY 2013 compared to that in CY 2012. For more effective and efficient delivery of its services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII continued its partnership with the local government units and non-government organizations. Under the 4Ps of DSWD, the IPs were provided assistance, while the National Statistics Office continued to provide free birth registration services. In CY 2013, the region registered 10,821 students or an increase of more than 50% from the previous year of 7,213, in the number of beneficiaries under the SPES program as implemented by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) CII. The agency also

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Number of poor households covered by Conditional Cash Transfer (4Ps)

202,941 255,419 197,488 8.5% 41,043

Number of barangays with KALAHI-CIDSS projects

131 133 149 -12.1% 2

Number of women in especially difficult circumstances assisted

72 67* 61 18.0 5

Number of children in need of special protection assisted

204 141* 128* 59.4 63

Number of families who are victims of disaster provided with relief assistance/cash for work

34,864 - 54,348 20.8 -

Number of poor senior citizens covered by social pension

13,306 13,430* 8,105 64.1 124

Number of persons with disabilities assisted

103 112* 102 0.9 9

Number of Day Care children served (feeding program)

90,441 93,440 109,363 (17.3) 2,999

Number of indigenous peoples children provided with scholarship/educational assistance

490

490

563

(12.96)

0

Number of children in hazardous work assisted

1,062 291 1,520 (36.64) 771

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noted an increase in its job placement program with an 85% placement rate in CY 2013, 10% higher than that of the previous year and above the target of 75%. Job placement both locally and internationally was facilitated by DOLE during job fairs held region-wide with the support of local government units. Under the Emergency Employment and Livelihood Program, a total of 34 projects were implemented by DOLE XII which covered a total of 7,858 beneficiaries across the region. Fund utilization rate for DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood Program in CY 2013 was 100%. In the same year, under the agency’s Child Labor Elimination Program, a total of 216 parents of child laborers were provided livelihood assistance and 843 working children were given educational assistance. Likewise, 14,800 workers were provided with social amelioration and welfare services. The region also achieved 100% disposition rate of cases under the Speedy and Efficient Delivery of Labor Service which is two percent higher than both the previous year’s accomplishment and target in CY 2013. The improvement in the performance indicators is evidenced by the improvement and innovations in the implementation of the various programs of DOLE. A total of five (5) more LGU-PESOs were institutionalized in Tacurong City, Pres. Quirino and Isulan in Sultan Kudarat; Malapatan, Sarangani and T’boli in South Cotabato. To ensure that labor standards were strictly complied with, safety officers were trained further thus increasing the number of establishments subjected to routine inspections. As a result, 70% of those establishments inspected had complied with the required labor standards. To address the needs of the marginalized workers and child labor, profiling of sugar plantation workers was initiated and more parents of working children were provided livelihood assistance.

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Table 8.7 Key Accomplishments on Employment and Workers’ Welfare by Indicator, Region XII, and CY 2012-2013

Source of Data: DOLE XII

Future Directions For 2014, DOLE shall implement programs and projects geared towards the attainment of the national goal of Massive Employment Generation and Substantial Poverty Reduction. It shall strengthen further the implementation of its regular programs, particularly those for the youth. More working children shall be assisted through the implementation of the Philippine Program Against Child Labor particularly in the poorest municipalities in the region. DOLE will also assist in the advocacy on ASEAN Economic Integration 2015 in coordination with big establishments in the region and plan mechanisms to address ASEAN Integration risks particularly in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. For easier and more access in its services, DOLE XII shall implement innovations like paperless transactions and online registration with tie-up with MLhulllier Financial Services of the following programs: a) SPES; b) Alien Employment Program; c) Registration of Workers Associations; d) Union Registration; and e) DO 18-A and TSI/OSH Applications.

D. Adequate and Safe Housing The various sector agencies continued to improve the implementation of programs and projects that will address the challenges on housing as indicated in the updated RDP. Aside from the regular housing programs of the national and local government units, the National Housing Authority (NHA) XII implemented the “Murang Pabahay sa Katutubo” Program for the IPs.

Indicator CY 2013 Accom-

plishment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

CY 2012-2013

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Number of overseas Filipino workers documented

Land-based 13,171 - 6,938 89.8 - Sea-based 326 - 462 (29.43) - Number of job fairs conducted 56 38 38 47.37 (18) Number of jobseekers placed in local employment

69,074

42,000

53,929

28

27,074

Job placement rate 85% 75% 77% 10.39 10%

Number of students placed under the SPES program

10,821 9,300 7,213 50.02 (1,521)

Number of displaced workers provided with livelihood assistance

7,858

4,888

7,569

3.82

2,970

Labor standard cases disposition rate

100% 98% 98% 2 2%

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CHAPTER 9 PEACE AND SECURITY

A. Accelerate development in conflict-affected areas The peace program enunciated in the updated SOCCSKSARGEN RDP, 2013-2016 was anchored on the PAMANA (PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn) Program. Among the strategies identified in the plan is the strengthening and expansion of PAMANA in conflict-affected areas. In CY 2013, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) engaged various RLAs and LGUs to implement interventions to improve the conditions in conflict-affected areas in terms of basic social services under the PAMANA Program. A total of PhP 420,410,000.00 has been allocated for the various PAMANA Zones in Region XII. These funds are earmarked for a total of 819 projects classified by status which are: two (2) ongoing projects and 817 under preparatory stage. The ongoing projects with DENR XII as implementing partner are: a) the Riverbank Stabilization of Buluan Creek (6.5 kilometers) located in Barangay Buluan, Pigcawayan, Cotabato Province with project cost PhP 16,500,000; and b) Tree Farm Development and Watershed Management at Kabalantian-Binoongan-Kulaman Valley Forest Reserve Strips in Barangay Binoongan, Arakan, Cotabato Province with project cost of PhP 2,610,000. The table below show the summary of PAMANA Projects distributed across the SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

Table 9.1 Summary of PAMANA Projects in Region XII, CY 2013

Province/ Project Type

Number of On-going

Projects

Number of Projects

under Preparatory

Stage

Total Number

of Projects

Total Cost (in PhP)

Cotabato Province 2 453 455 305,300,000

Agricultural production 4 4 2,400,000

Community driven development

397 397 132,790,000

Community infrastructure 7 7 4,200,000

Electrification 7 7 21,500,000

Livelihood projects 4 4 12,500,000

Natural resource management 2 2 19,110,000

Post-harvest facilities 27 27 16,200,000

Transportation 6 6 96,000,000

Water system 1 1 600,000

Sarangani 97 97 30,600,000

Community driven development

97 97 30,600,000

South Cotabato 38 38 12,540,000

Community driven development

38 38 12,540,000

Sultan Kudarat 229 229 71,970,000

Community driven development

229 229 71,970,000

Region XII 2 (0.2%) 817 (99.8%) 819 420,410,000 Source of data: OPAPP

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To supplement the government peace and development initiatives, the 512th Engineer Construction Battalion, 52nd Engineer Brigade of the Philippine Army (PA), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) implemented the road rehabilitation project with a total length of 7.79 kilometers from Sitio Balagon to Sitio Nara of Barangay Tuanadatu, Maasim, Sarangani. The project funds estimated at PhP 1,285,548.30 was sourced from the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP) of the 1002nd Infantry (Bagwis) Brigade of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, PA, AFP.

B. Reduce 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.

Cotabato Province and the Cities of Cotabato, Tacurong and Kidapawan reported in the Local Chief Executives’ State of the City Address (SOCA) and Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) that their respective POCs are functioning and have conducted regular meetings in CY 2013.

Pro-active peace and order interventions The City Government of Tacurong has continually supported and provided the necessary logistics to the Joint Task Force Talakudong (JTFT) composed mainly of elements from the Philippine Army but with support personnel from other law enforcement agencies. The JTFT was created to amplify peace and order activities inorder to establish a stable security situation in Tacurong City. In addition, the valuable assistance provided by the City Government of Tacurong to the local Philippine National Police (PNP) has yielded a positive result as the Tacurong City Police Station (TCPS) was consistently awarded as the Best Police Station-Component City Category in the region. In CY 2011, TCPS placed second in the national finals behind the Sta. Rosa City Police Station. In CY 2013, the 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade of 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army, which is based in Tacurong City, was also recognized as the PA’s Best Brigade. The City Government of Cotabato through the City Mayor’s “Ulat sa Bayan” which was delivered on 03 January 2014 reported that the partnership of the PNP, PA and -2nd Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT-2) of the Philippine Marine Corp, as well as growing cooperation and participation of the barangay officials and the community has contributed to the improved peace and order condition in Cotabato City. The Provincial Government of Cotabato reported that in CY 2013, a total of 268 wanted persons were arrested as a result of its relentless campaign against criminal groups and their activities in the province. The efforts of increasing police visibility in the province through checkpoints and chokepoints ended with the confiscation of a total of 44 assorted firearms, two (2) hand grenades and one (1) 60mm mortar during the period under review. Specific strategies: Procurement of High Definition-Closed Circuit Television (HD-CCTV) for installation in

strategic locations specifically in crime-prone and accident-prone areas

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Enactment of ordinances that require business establishments to install HD-CCTV in their immediate premises as a requisite in renewal of business permits/licenses.

Among the priority programs implemented by the City Government of Tacurong was the installation of CCTV cameras and control system in the LGU’s Command Center. The PNP is the government’s law enforcement agency for the prevention and control of crimes, the maintenance of peace and order to ensure the safety of the people. In the SOCCSKSARGEN Region, the function of the PNP is exercised by the Police Regional Office (PRO) XII with the regional headquarters located at Camp Tambler, General Santos City. At the local level, the PNP is represented by the Provincial Police Offices (PPOs) of Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat, as well as, the City Police Offices of Cotabato and General Santos, respectively. Police presence is also made available through the component cities which include Kidapawan, Koronadal, Tacurong Police Stations and all the Municipal Police Stations (MPS) all over the region. In CY 2013, PRO XII was guided by the PNP Strategic Focus termed as “CODE-P: 2013 and Beyond” which stands for Competence, Organizational Development, Discipline, Excellence-Professionalism. CODE-P seeks to enhance the competence of each policeman/policewoman, redefine and reform the organization for development, instill discipline, realize excellence and institute professionalism at all levels of the organization. Through the implementation of CODE-P, PRO XII has redefined its previous battle cry of “to serve and protect the community” and leveled it up into “to better serve and protect the community” with emphasis in crime solution and arrest of more criminals. In CY 2013, however, PRO XII reported that it was unable to achieve the targets in terms of crime solution efficiency and improvement in crime clearance efficiency which was contained in the updated RDP. PRO XII cites inadequate funds to be used for investigation as a primary factor for the non-attainment of targets. In terms of crime solution efficiency, there is a -21.40% gap between the accomplishments of 23.01% as compared to the target of 44.41%. In terms of crime clearance efficiency improvement, there is a -30.94% gap between the accomplishments of 35.49% as compared to the target of 66.43%. The table below shows the 2013 targets contained in the RDP and accomplishments reported by PRO XII.

Table 9.2 Key Accomplishments on Crime Solution and Crime Clearance Efficiency

by Indicator, Region XII, CY 2012-2013

Indicator

CY 2013 Accomplish-

ment (in %)

CY 2013 Target (in %)

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment (in %)

Gap CY 2013

Accomplishment vs. Target

(in %age points)

Crime Solution Efficiency

23.01 44.41 43.18 -21.40

Crime Clearance Efficiency Improvement

35.49 66.43 61.55 -30.94

Source of data: PRO XII

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Community/street-level crime prevention activities Specific strategies: 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 In CY 2013, the different LGUs in the region have adopted pro-active measures to protect the citizenry from various security threats perpetrated by lawless groups and criminals. In the case of LGU-Kidapawan City, the local PNP has been supported by the BPAT Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and Civil Security Unit (CSU) to improve police and law enforcers’ visibility to thwart criminality. The police and local support units have been deployed to strategic areas which include the Kidapawan Mega Market and Overland Terminal. PRO XII reached a total of 141,515,589 man-hours on police visibility patrol (e.g. foot/mobile, motorcycle and seaborne) in crime-prone areas in the region. It also continued to make its services accessible to the public through several help lines for emergency response, which can be accessed by dialing 117, as well as the 24-Hour Land Lines (083) 302-5082 and 302-5149. It likewise sustained the operations of the cellphone short messaging service (SMS) by typing PNP<space>message and sending to 2920. Under PRO12’s Blueshield Hotline, the people of the region are enjoined to report or feedback their complaints, commendations and/or request for assistance directly to the regional police leadership through the program “Check Natin Kay Kuya” through Globe (0917-323-6040); Smart (0947-897-1524); and Sun (0932-871-9715). During the period under review, police response time improved to five (5) minutes in urban centers and seven (7) minutes in rural/remote areas. PRO XII reported that a total of 32,575 legitimate calls were responded and acted upon appropriately.

Table 9.3 PNP Programs for Emergency and Other Types of Assistance, Region XII,

CY 2013 Program Methodology

Emergency Response (If You Suspect It Report It Immediately)

Dial 117

Text PNP 2920 Type PNP: <space> <message> send to 2920 PRO12 Blueshield Hotline: “Check Natin Kay Kuya”

Reporting could be done through call or text to: Globe (0917-323-6040); Smart (0947-897-1524); and Sun (0932-871-9715).

Source of data: PRO XII

A total of 221 activities devoted to development and management of crime prevention programs were implemented through the initiative of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Region XII. Targets for crime prevention activities have been surpassed by 122.22% as contained in the updated RDP which was placed at 80 activities. These activities included preparation of crime prevention plan, seminars and workshop on crime control, organizing the Student Crime Prevention Councils (SCPCs) and monitoring of crime prevention councils that were organized. The 2013 National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) was celebrated for the 19th year with the theme “Malasakit Mo ay Kailangan Upang Krimen ay Maiwasan.” The NCPW is

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commemorated annually to unite all sectors of society to stand-up, move and fight criminality. The active involvement through the concerted efforts of the community resulted in the resounding success of 19th NCPW celebration in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. The emphasis of the 19th NCPW was centered on the heighted attention and active participation of students due to the fact that the youth were vulnerable to fall as victims of crimes; and the fact that currently there is an increasing trend in violence-school-related incidents. The table below shows the accomplishments for CY 2013. Table 9.4 Key Accomplishments of the Crime Prevention and Control Program,

Region XII, CY 2013

Indicator CY 2013

Accomplishment CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplishment

Number of Activities Development and Management of Crime Prevention and Deterrence Program

221 80 180

Prepared/submitted crime prevention plan

1 1 1

Conducted seminar workshops relating to crime prevention and control

20 14 17

Organized the Student Crime Prevention Councils

15 8 17

Monitored the organized crime prevention councils

69 11 44

Reproduced and distributed crime prevention reading materials

1,580 700 1,045

Implemented different activities related to National Crime Prevention Week Celebration

19 10 11

Disseminated information re: Search for PNP Model Families and conducted screening/evaluation of nominees in relation to NCPW Celebration

64 15 59

Source of data: NAPOLCOM XII

Specific strategy: Enjoin LGUs to implement street lighting program particularly in crime-prone areas The City Government of Tacurong installed additional street lights to supplement the security program in the city. Similarly, the City Government of Kidapawan, its City Engineer’s Office (CEO), initiated Task Force “Kahayag” to intensify the installation of street lighting facilities in urban and sub-urban areas in the city. Campaign against other forms of criminalities Specific strategies: Conduct of high-impact operations against high-value targets to drastically address

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

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

In CY 2013, concerned law enforcement agencies implemented programs and activities to address the problem on illegal drugs in the region. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XII conducted a total of 930 anti-illegal drug trafficking and drug abuse awareness campaign which is 117.30% percent higher than the CY 2012 accomplishment of 792. The CY 2013 accomplishment is also 130 activities more than the target set in the RDP which is 800. A total of 290 were recorded in terms of anti-illegal drug operations. The CY 2013 accomplishment is 77.90% lower than the previously recorded of 371 operations in 2012. The reason cited for the decrease was the policy of PDEA leadership to focus the campaign on high-value targets, as well as the inadequate number of PDEA agents. The table below show the accomplishments of the primary government agency mandated to implement RA 9165.

Table 9.5 Key Accomplishments in the Campaign against Illegal Drugs, Region XII,

CY 2013

Indicator CY 2013

Accomplish-ment

CY 2013 Target

CY 2012 Accomplish-

ment

Growth Rate CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Number of Anti-Illegal Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse

Awareness Campaign

930 800 792 117.30%

Number of Anti-Illegal Drug Operations

290 - 371 -77.90%

Source of data: PDEA XII

The anti-illegal drugs campaign of PRO XII resulted to 359 positive operations, arresting and neutralizing 462 drug offenders classified as 228 pushers, 234 users, and the filing of 337 cases in court. A total of 129.13 grams of shabu, 5,250.54 grams of marijuana leaves, 34,463 kinds of illegal drugs were seized and confiscated with the total value of PhP 8,966,729.32. Specific strategy: Continue activities to address non-index crimes (e.g. proliferation of loose firearms, human

trafficking, cattle rustling, cybercrime etc.) For the period under review, a total of 322 anti-illegal gambling operations were conducted resulting to 412 arrests and seizing of gambling paraphernalia such as calculators, fax machines and telephone sets. These operations resulted in the confiscation of PhP 1,450,781.45 in bet money with 255 cases filed in various courts. According to PRO XII, it implemented 258 successful operations in relation to Presidential Decree (PD) 1866 which was amended by RA 8492 or the Campaign Against Loose Firearms. The implementation of OPLAN “Kontra Boga” in CY 2013 resulted to the confiscation, surrender or recovery of a total of 383 firearms sorted into 183 high-powered firearms and 200 low-powered firearms.

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Relative to the campaign against illegal logging which was conducted in coordination with DENR XII, the PNP conducted 67 operations that led to the recovery of 440,697.59 board feet of illegally cut lumbers reaching a value of PhP 9,246,696.70. The concerned local PNP office referred the cases to the local Environment and Natural Resources Offices (ENROs) or DENR XII for proper disposition. The PNP has also been active in its campaign against carnapping. In 2013, there were 401 motorcycles and six (6) motor vehicles reported as carnapped. A total of 146 motorcycles and six (6) motor vehicles were recovered with 94 suspected carnappers arrested and 51 cases filed in court. Acquire 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 The total strength of PRO XII is 5,391 personnel composed of 333 Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs); 4,936 Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs); and 122 Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) who were distributed to the different police offices/units. The current police to population ratio is 1:802 which is based on the total number of uniformed personnel strength of 5,287 vis-à-vis the present population of Region XII placed at 4,230,171. Pursuant to the staffing pattern of PRO XII, the region is supposed to have an authorized strength of 5,959 personnel classified as 477 PCOs; 5,346 PNCOs and 136 NUPs which shows that there is a variance of 568 personnel. To attain the ideal Police to Population Ratio of 1:500, PRO XII must have an actual strength of 8,460 personnel to serve the existing 4,230,171 population of Region XII. The table below shows the existing police to population ratio as compared to the targets in the RDP. Specific strategy: Support the upgrading and modernization of the equipment and facilities of the AFP and

PNP in Region XII For CY 2013, PRO XII has proposed the construction or completion of four (4) City or Municipal Police Stations (MPS). A total of two (2) police stations were constructed which translates to 50% accomplishment and these were the President Quirino MPS Building in Sultan Kudarat at a cost of PhP 4,643,000 and President Roxas MPS Building in Cotabato Province at a cost of PhP 4,757,000. The 1002nd Infantry (Bagwis) Bridge of the Philippine Army has implemented the AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan in its area of responsibility. It was launched at the start of 2011. It aims not to defeat the enemy but to “win the peace.” IPSP Bayanihan is the current strategy of the AFP in addressing internal peace and security concerns notably insurgency and terrorism. It calls for the working together of not just the security forces but of all government agencies and even citizens themselves. In 2013, a total of 19,700 IPSP operations were conducted by 1002nd Bagwis Brigade. The table below show the classification by category.

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Table 9.6 Key Accomplishments of the AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan,

Region XII, CY 2013

Type of Operation Total Number

Operations against CPP-NPA-NDF (CNN) 14,510

Operations against Lawless Militant Groups (LMGs) 1,263

Operations against Armed Terrorist Group / Local and Foreign Terrorist

Organization (ATG/L&FTO)

57

Fixed Checkpoint Operations 1,324

Random Checkpoint Operations 842

Security Coverage 282

Foot Patrol 945

Mobile Patrol 267

Paneling/Intensive Search Operations 207

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Recovery Operations 3

Total 19,700

Source of data: 1002nd Infantry (Bagwis) Bridge, PA, AFP

Ensure public safety Specific strategies: Ensure compliance with RA 6975 in attaining the ideal 1:2,000 firefighter to population

ratio Guarantee that response time to fire incidents within the seven (7) minute prescribed period Upgrade Emergency Medical Service (EMS) capability of concerned entities The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) XII is 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. Fire prevention is best accomplished through the conduct of inspection and emergency drill campaigns. BFP XII pursued its mandate of reviewing and processing of building plans which led to an increase of 9.7% in the issuance of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) in CY 2013 as compared to that of CY 2012. BFP XII conducted emergency fire drills, trainings and seminars with government offices, private organizations, business establishments and schools as target participants. However, the accomplishment recorded in CY 2013 for fire drill was lower by 34.88% as compared to that of CY 2012. The main factor was the limited number of firefighters as compared to the region’s growing population and increasing number of clients.

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As contained in the updated RDP, the target of firefighter to population ratio for CY 2013 was 1:6,254. However, as of December 2013, the existing ratio was 1:6,481 which indicates a need for 227 personnel. The reason for the non-attainment of the target is that BFP XII is dependent on the quota downloaded by BFP National Headquarters (NHQ). BFP XII has proposed the provision of 646 slots/quota of Fire Officer 1 (FO1) to complete the minimum requirements for its personnel. A total of 121 ambulance emergency response was attended to by BFP XII EMS in CY 2013. Among the 121 cases, seven (7) were fire incidents, 49 for rescue operations during floods, bombings and vehicular accidents and 65 medical cases such as pregnant or wounded patients and other related cases to nearest hospitals. For CY 2013, BFP XII was able to remit to the National Treasury the collected Fire Code Fees/Taxes/Fines in the amount of PhP 18,273,927.14 or an increase of 2.9% as compared to CY 2012. In CY 2013, BFP XII was able to construct one (1) fire station for the Municipality of Arakan, Cotabato which translates to a 50% accomplishment based on two (2) fire stations targeted. BFP XII is still waiting from BFP NHQ the activation order, as well as endorsement from LGU-Arakan, Cotabato to expedite the personnel complement or firefighters to be assigned in the area. With regard to repair and rehabilitation of existing fire stations, BFP XII facilitated the repair of four (4) which is 200% more than the target of two (2) buildings repaired or rehabilitated. In terms of fire trucks, BFP XII was able to repair four (4) which translates to 133% more than the target of three (3) fire fighting vehicles. However in 2013, no ambulance was issued or procured for the provincial and city fire offices which could be utilized for EMS activities. There was likewise no provision of emergency medical equipment and rescue tools to municipal fire stations. The primary reason for the non-attainment of targets is the lack of funds for this purpose. BFP XII recommends that BFP NHQ allocate funds for the firefighting equipment and facilities in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. The table below shows the accomplishments on fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency medical services to ensure public safety.

Table 9.9 Key Accomplishments on Ensuring Public Safety, Region XII, CY 2013

Indicator CY 2013

Accomplish-ment

CY 2013 Target

2012 Accomplish-

ment

Gap CY 2013 Accom-

plishment vs. Target

Firefighter to population ratio 1:6,481 1:6,254 1:7,073 -227 Establishment of fire stations 1 2 0 -1 Repair/rehabilitation of fire stations

4 2 5 2

Repair/rehabilitation of fire trucks

4 3 6 1

Provision of ambulance for the four (4) provincial fire offices and five (5) city fire offices

0 4 0 -4

Provision of rescue tools for municipal fire stations

0 1 1 -1

Source of data: BFP XII

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CHAPTER 10 CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF

THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

A. Environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier environment improved

The SOCCSKSARGEN vision expresses the desire of its people to live in a clean and healthy environment. This section will discuss the state of the quality of the Region XII’s air and water, the disposal of liquid and solid wastes, and environmental assessment in the region.

Air Quality Management There are three (3) identified major sources of air pollution in Region XII. These are mobile, stationary, and area sources. Mobile sources are (a) on-road, such as motor vehicles; and (b) non-road, such ships, airplanes, and agricultural and construction equipment. Stationary sources refer to industrial firms and establishments causing emissions from fuel-burning generators, geothermal well exploration, and manufacturing processes. Area sources are dry cleaners, gas stations, auto body paint shops, residential and commercial buildings, waste disposals, and equipment, such as barbecue grills. A pollution emission inventory, expressed in tons per hour, is being conducted in the region every three (3) years. Over the period CYs 2010-2013, the inventory showed that particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) amounted to 41.83 tons per hour. It was highest from area sources at 25.13 tons per hour, followed by stationary sources at 13 tons per hour. Stationary sources were the only producer or sulphur dioxide (SO2) at 4.12 tons per hour. They also emitted nitrogen oxide (NO2) at 53.3 tons per hour, which was more than twice the level emitted by mobile sources at 20.2 tons per hour. Mobile sources, meanwhile, had the most emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) at 126.3 tons per hour. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XII maintained three (3) ambient air monitoring stations at Tupi, South Cotabato; Koronadal City; and NFA, General Santos City. In CY 2013, the average readings for PM10 at Tupi and Koronadal City stations were recorded at 49.9 and 51.5 microgram/normal cubic meter (µg/NCM), respectively. These levels were indicate “Good” air quality as categorized by the Air Quality Indices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). However, NFA General Santos Station recorded 63.0 µg/NCM, which is categorized as “Fair.”

EMB XII also implemented the Bantay Tsimneya Program and was able to issue Permits to Operate Air (POA) to 490 firms. It also issued Notice of Violations to 30 firms. It also conducted the Bantay Usok/Tambutso Program EMB XII in collaboration with the Land

Table 10.1 Pollution Emission Inventory by Type and Source, Region XII, CYs 2010-2013 (in tons per hour)

Source PM10 SO2 NO2 CO

Stationary 13.00 4.12 53.3 13.7

Mobile 3.70 - 20.2 126.3

Area 25.13 - - -

Total 41.83 4.12 73.5 140.0

Source of Data: EMB XII

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Transportation Office (LTO) XII and the local government units, Under the program, actual emission testing of roadside vehicles and monitoring of Private Emission Testing Centers were undertaken. Table 10.2 Key Accomplishments on Air Quality Management by Indicator, Region

XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Number of ambient air sampling stations maintained

3 3 3 0 0

Particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) (in microgram per normal cubic meter, µg/Ncm)

49.9-63.0 (good to

fair)

good 48-55 (good)

4 to 14.5%

-

Number of anti-smoke belching units organized/operationalized

1 1 1 0 0

Source of Data: EMB XII

Water Quality Management As of CY 2013, EMB XII has classified 38 water bodies (2 bays, 1 lake, 21 principal rivers ,and 14 minor rivers) that support the domestic and industrial activities in the region. The waters of Sarangani Bay were classified as SB and SC depending on their location. Illana Bay was also classified as SC. Classes SB and SC are considered beneficial for recreational use and fishing purposes. In addition, the marshy and mangrove areas under Class SC are declared fish and wildlife sanctuaries. Lake Sebu was classified as B and C. Most of the rivers in the region were classified as A, B, and C. Class A is for public water supply that will require complete treatment. Class B is for recreation purposes, while Class C is for recreation, industrial water supply, and for propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources. Only Pulangi and Nuangan rivers in Cotabato Province were classified as Class D, i.e., beneficial for agriculture, irrigation, livestock production, and industrial activities. EMB XII conducted regular water quality monitoring activities through sampling of the waters of the rivers of Pangi, Sefali, Kematu, Kematu, Marbel, Matingao, and Libungan. Pangi River flows through barangay La Union, Maitum, Sarangani. Sefali River runs through the municipalities of Banga and Surallah in South Cotabato. Kematu River passes through T’boli, South Cotabato. Marbel River starts from the mountainous portion of Mt. Apo, near Kidapawan City. The headwaters of Matingao River also flows from Mt. Apo and head downstream through barangay Muaan, Kidapawan City. Libungan River is in the downstream of Alamada River and stretches for 20 kilometers downstream. Some of the water quality parameters monitored are the hydrogen ion concentration (pH), dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), total coliform, and fecal coliform. As indicated in Table 10.3, the waters of the monitored rivers were still within the standards, except for Sefali and Kematu rivers where TSS was measured at 111 mg/L and 141 mg/L, respectively.

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Table 10.3 Key Accomplishments on Water Quality Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

Parameter

River/Classification

Remarks Pangi Class-B/C*

Sefali Class -

C

Kematu Class C

Marbel Class B

Matingao Class B

Libungan Class C

pH 8 8 8 8 8 8 standard is between 6.5 - 8.5 units for Class A, B, and C categories

DO (mg/L) 7 8 8 8 7 7 standard is greater than 5 mg/L for Class A, B, and C categories

BOD (mg/L)

2 2 2 2 2 1 standard is below 5 mg/L for Class A, B, and below 7 mg/L for Class C category

TSS (mg/L) 8 111 141 6 4 45 standard is below 50 mg/L for Class A ; 65 mg/L for Class B category and 95 mg/L for Class C

Total Coliform (MPN/100ml

106 83 74 42 192 50 standard is below 1000 MPN/100 ml for Class B and below 5000 for Class C.

Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml)

54 67 46 18 76 41 standard is below 200 MPN/100 ml for Class B and C categories

*Pangi River: upstream- classified Class B and downstream- classified Class C in 2013 Source of Data: EMB XII

Based on Section 5 of the Philippine Clean Water Act, Sarangani Bay and Silway River were designated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs). Sarangani Bay and Silway River are among the 14 WQMAs identified in the country as of 2013. Water quality monitoring was regularly done regularly using the following parameters, namely: color, pH, DO, total dissolved solid (TDS), total solids (TS), TSS, conductivity, salinity, turbidity, temperature, oil and grease, BOD, and total coliform. The monitoring done in Sarangani Bay, in particular, showed the following, viz: a) Hydrogen ion concentration (pH) level was within the neutral alkaline range which is

ideal for most organisms to live although it was measured as only 58% compliant to pH standard in CY 2013 , down from 100% compliant in CY 2012.

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b) Dissolved oxygen (DO), which measures the amount of oxygen the water can hold at certain temperature, were 95% compliant to the standard of 5 mg/L in CYs 2013 and 2012.

c) Total suspended solids (TSS) in CY 2013 was 65.8% compliant to the bay’s Class SB waters, a sharp drop from the 98.9% compliant level in CY 2012, while the bay’s Class SC waters were measured as 89.5% compliant in CY 2013, higher than the 85.1% compliant level in Class SC.

d) Fecal coliform level in CY 2013 was measured as 84.2% compliant.

Solid Waste Management There was no new sanitary landfill (SLF) established in CY 2013 but existing SLFs serving the 10 local government units (LGUs) were maintained. The municipality of Norala, South Cotabato and Koronadal City were issued warning letters for the immediate closure and rehabilitation of their open dumpsites following the closure plan they have submitted. EMB XII also assisted General Santos City in the formulation of the detailed engineering plan for the closure of its open dump site. EMB XII also provided technical assistance to the following LGUs in the establishment of their Material Recovery Facilities (MRF), namely, Koronadal City; Kabacan, Cotabato Province; Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat; Tantangan, South Cotabato; and Aleosan, Cotabato Province. Table 10.4 Key Accomplishments on Solid Waste Management by Indicator, Region

XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Number of sanitary landfills (SLFs) established

0 1 0 0 1

Number of LGUs served by SLFs

10 - 10 0 -

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

2 2 2 0 0

Number of material recovery facilities (MRFs) provided with technical assistance

5 4 3 66.7% (2)

Number of operational MRFs monitored

8 - 8 0 -

Source of Data: EMB XII

Environment Management In CY 2013, a total of 176 Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) were issued out of 181 applicants or an approval rating of 97.2%, surpassing the target by 2.2 percentage points. Most of the projects issued with ECC were related to sand and gravel quarrying, limestone quarrying and batching plant, and gasoline stations. Revenue collection on the implementation of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System) amounted to PhP 754,671.01; while that of Republic Act (RA) 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act grossed PhP 530,222.00. Meanwhile,

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the implementation of RA 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act recorded a total collection of PhP 1,852,563.00. Although the total revenue generation for the implementation of these environmental laws declined by about 15% from the preceding year’s collection, it surpassed the year’s target by about Php 573,000.00 In addition to the issuance of required environmental clearances and permits, EMB XII found 20 environmental projects operating without ECC and necessary permits. It also monitored 6 environmentally critical projects and 305 projects within environmentally critical areas. A total of 19 Multi-Partite Monitoring Teams (MMTs) were organized to encourage public participation and promote greater stakeholders’ vigilance in the monitoring of environmental project implementation. The MMTs are composed of representatives of various types of industries, such as banana/pineapple plantations, shipyards, and power plants. Environmental education was also undertake in line with the implementation of Republic Act 9512 or the Environmental Education and Awareness Act of 2008. Table 10.5 Key Accomplishments on Environment Management by Indicator,

Region XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Number of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) issued

176 100 200 (12.0)% 76

Percentage of ECCs issued to total applicants

97.2% 95% - - 2.2

Total revenue generated from the following issuances (in PhP ‘000)

3,130

3,711

3,711

(15.4)%

573

- PD 1586 - Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

755 700 700 7.86% 55

- RA 8749 - Permit to Operate Air Pollution Installation (POA)

530 346 346 53.2% 174

- RA 9275 - Wastewater Discharge Permit (WDP)

1,853 2,665 2,665 (30.5)% (812)

Source of Data: EMB XII

B. Natural resources conserved, protected and rehabilitated For the protection and conservation of the remaining and critical natural resources and rehabilitation of the degraded ones, the following priority programs and projects were implemented, such as the National Greening Program (NGP); watershed planning and rehabilitation; Community-based Forest Management (CBFM); and management of protected areas, wildlife, coastal and marine resources, among others. National Greening Program (NGP) In re-greening the region’s denuded uplands, 22,732 hectares were planted to 11,347,200 high quality planting materials and seedlings of indigenous, forest and fruit trees. Since the launching of NGP in CY 2011, a total area of 38,577 hectares planted to a total of 22,172,698

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seedlings were maintained and protected. A total of 500 bamboo seedlings were planted along at least 2 kilometers of the riverbanks of Lake Seloton in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. A total of 6,559,842 seedlings of assorted forest and fruit trees were planted through contracts with different people organizations (POs) in the region’s provinces. Surveys, mapping, and planning activities for the NGP sites covering 15,862 hectares in CY 2013 and 31,859 hectares for CYs 2014-2015 were undertaken. The plantations for NGP established in CYs 2011 and 2012 resulted to a seedling survival rates of 83% and 84%, respectively. The implementation of the program resulted to the increase of the region’s forest cover to 36%, about 2 percentage points higher than the 34 percent forest cover in CY 2012. To complement the national reforestation program, a regional clonal nursery was established in Amas, Kidapawan City, Cotabato Province. A total of 1,719,506 seedlings of premium indigenous forest tree species were produced during the year, surpassing the target of 1,200,000 seedlings. A 6-hectare rubber budwood nursery was likewise established near the clonal nursery and a 100-hectare bamboo plantation was also established along the riverbanks of Libungan and Arakan rivers in support of the river bank rehabilitation program of Cotabato Province. In addition, the 3rd Tree Growing Festival of Koronadal City was conducted on June 29, 2013 in Sitio Lamalna, Barangay Saravia, Koronadal City where government officials and staff take part in a tree planting activity. The seedlings planted were regularly maintained to ensure their full growth.

The PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) program also complemented the Greening program with the establishment of a 212-hectare of agroforestry in Arakan, Cotabato planted with 105,500 seedlings of cacao, coffee, rubber and lauan and the desiltation of the 6.5-kilometer stretch of the Buluan Creek in Poblacion Pigcawayan, Cotabato Province as a flood control measure. Table 10.6 Key Accomplishments of the National Greening Program by Indicator,

Region XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Timberland Area (in hectares) 1,138,782

Area Planted to Tree Seedlings (in hectares)

22,732 22,732 10,731 112.00% 0

Forest cover (in %) 36 36 34 2.0% 0

Source of Data: DENR XII

Watershed and River Basin Management The management of watersheds and river basins were also strengthened as part of the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the ecosystem. The Integrated Watershed Management Plan for Mt. Sinaka or the Ayo-Tinanan-Matigol River Watershed was prepared, following the watershed characterization and vulnerability assessment conducted the previous year. The vulnerability assessment and Integrated Watershed Management Plan of Tantangan and the Saguing-Mlang River Watershed were also reviewed and evaluated, with the latter submitted to the Forest Management Bureau of DENR-Central Office for consideration.

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The creation of Buayan River Basin Management Council was endorsed by the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII on November 28, 2013 during its 4th quarter regular meeting. In addition, programs and projects related to the Mindanao River Basin were started during the year.

Ecotourism Management A total of five (5) ecotourism management plans were formulated, namely: a) Ecotourism Management Plan of Magpet, which was adopted by the Regional

Ecotourism Council (REC) on August 27, 2013; b) Ecotourism Business Plan of Tarsier Sanctuary in Sitio Bagong Silang, Barangay Linan,

Tupi, South Cotabato. The 509-hectare proposed site for the tarsier sanctuary is within the Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape. The plan was approved by the REC on November 21, 2013;

c) Ecotourism Management Plan of Kidapawan City, approved by the REC on November 21, 2013;

d) Ecotourism Management Plans of Glan and Maitum, reviewed and evaluated by the REC on October 9, 2013; and

e) Ecotourism Management Plan of Alamada, reviewed and evaluated by the REC on September 23, 2014.

A total of ten (10) priority sites in Alamada, Cotabato Province were identified for ecotourism development, namely: a) Asik-asik falls (Sitio Dulao, Barangay Dado) b) Sungit Falls (Barangay Dado) c) Teren-teren Mountatin Range (Barangay Dado) d) Camp Paulino Santos (Barangay Dado) e) Pobre Spring and Orchard (Lower Dado) f) Little Baguio (Barangay Rangayen) g) Lake Bay-ang (Barangay Rangayen) h) River Tubing (Barangay Polayagan to Barangay Camansi) i) Mount Sia-sia (Barangay Bao) j) Guiling Cave (Barangay Guiling)

Table 10.7 Key Accomplishments on Ecotourism Management by Indicator, Region

XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013 Accom-plishment vs.

Target

Number of ecotourism management plans prepared

5 1 2 150% 4

Number of ecotourism sites developed/ecotourism management plans implemented

4 - 2 - -

Source of Data: DENR XII

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Forest Protection The region has a total of 30,747 hectares of untenured natural forests. These are distributed among its provinces as follow, namely: Cotabato 11,226 hectares; Sultan Kudarat 4,000 hectares; South Cotabato 8,321 hectares; and Sarangani 7,200 hectares. The Regional Forest Protection Plan of SOCCSKSARGEN was prepared and underwent a two-day consultation by different stakeholders. The plan was expected to provide guidance to all concerned in the protection of the region’s forests. In the meantime, the region’s untenured natural forests were continually protected from illegal and destructive activities through foot patrols, close coordination with the barangay and municipal governments, and conduct of information, education and communication (IEC) activities. Further, the Regional Anti-illegal Logging Committee (RALC) was reactivated on June 18, 2013 as mandated by Executive Order (EO) No. 23, and strengthened the participation of LGUs and the community. A Technical Working Group (TWG) was created and private media organizations were involved in IEC activities. In the course of protecting the region’s forests, illegally cut forest products comprising a total of 367,447 board feet of lumber/flitches, 16.67 cubic meters of round logs/log bolts, and 3.2 cubic meters of Bakawan saplings with an estimated market value of PhP 3,880,809.00, were confiscated. Conveyances and accessories of illegal logging activities composed of one (1) log loader, one (1) 14-wheeler truck, one (1) forward truck, and three (3) chainsaws were also confiscated. About 162,090 board feet of confiscated lumber were donated to the Department of Education (DepEd) XII for its school needs. The Provincial Government of Sultan Kudarat was also provided 51,089 board feet, while the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XII received 111,001 board feet. Through the region’s Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force, which was also created under EO 23, approximately 300,000 board feet of illegally cut flitches/lumber of Lauan and miscellaneous tree species were confiscated in Sitios of Kabulnan and Mantisao, Barangay Salatan, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. The Philippine Army 601st Brigade assisted the Task Force in the transport and hauling of said lumbers into their camp for proper safekeeping. Other lumber and conveyances that were also confiscated were in the custody of Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs) of Tacurong City and Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.

Table 10.8 Key Accomplishments on Forest Protection by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-

2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Untenured forestland patrolled/protected (in hectares)

30,547 30,547 30,547 0 0

Number of Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committees (MFPCs) organized/strengthened

- 5 32 - -

Source of data: DENR XII

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Protected Area Management The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) serves as the policy-making body in the region and issues/recommends appropriate interventions to address specific concerns of the region’s protected areas, namely: Allah Valley Protected Landscape, Sarangani Bay Protected Landscape, Mt. Apo Natural Park, Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape, and Libungan-Alamada Natural Biotic Area, Koronadal Watershed Forest Reserve, and Kabulnan Protected Landscape. A total of 5 out of the 7 PAMBs were strengthened, one more than the four (4) PAMBs strengthened in the previous year. The 2 PAMBs for Koronadal Watershed Forest Reserve, and Kabulnan Protected Landscape will be covered in future years. Boundary delineation was conducted for six (6) protected areas of the region. The Mt. Apo National Park was not covered during the year.

Table 10.9 Key Accomplishments on Protected Area Management by Indicator,

Region XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013 (%)

Gap 2013 Accom-plishment vs.

Target Number of Protected Area Management Board (PAMBs) strengthened

5 5 4 25 0

Number of protected areas managed

6 5 4 50 1

Source of data: DENR XII

Management of Coastal and Marine Resources The management of the region’s coastal and marine resources was undertaken in support to the rehabilitation efforts of degraded forest and mangrove areas in the region. A total of 673 hectares of mangrove plantations were either established or maintained. This was done with the active participation of local government units, non-government organizations and 6 Municipal Coastal Law Enforcement Teams (MCLETs). To provide direction in their coastal management, the municipalities of Maasim and Alabel in Sarangani and Lebak, Sultan Kudarat were assisted in the formulation of their Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Plans. An assessment of coastal and marine biodiversity of the three (3) marine sanctuaries of Lot, Padido, and Pananggalon in Malapatan, Sarangai was conducted, the results of which were incorporated in the ICM Plan of the municipality. Other activities conducted to conserve the region’s marine resources were the following: a) Development of Management Plan of Tuka Marine Park of Kiamba, Sarangani b) Deployment of 100 units concrete artificial reef in Maitum, Sarangani c) Training on Coastal Environmental Laws for Bantay Dagat d) Implementation of the Sustainable Coral Reef Ecosystem Project (SCREMP) within the

Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape e) Rehabilitation and protection of about 5,000 sq. m. coral reef in Glan, Sarangani

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Table 10.10 Key Accomplishments on Coastal Management by Indicator, Region XII, 2012-2013

Indicator 2013

Accom-plishment

2013 Target

2012 Accom-

plishment

Growth Rate

2012-2013

Gap 2013

Accom-plishment vs. Target

Mangrove stands/plantations established/maintained (in hectares)

673 673 - - 0

Number of Municipal Coastal Law Enforcement Teams (MCLETs) organized

6 6 - - 0

Source of data: DENR XII

C. Improved adaptive capacities of human communities to natural disasters

The Disaster Risk Assessment/Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (DRA/CCVA) reports of the four (4) provinces of Region XII were completed. The said reports will be mainstreamed in the DRR/CCA-Enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plans (PDPFPs). Cotabato Province and South Cotabato have completed their DRR/CCA-Enhanced PDPFP, incorporating therein the DRA/CCVA reports. Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat Provinces are expected to complete the said document by the first semester of 2014. Geohazard assessment and mapping was conducted by Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII for Kidawapan City and the following 13 municipalities, namely: Surallah, Polomolok, and Sto. Niño in South Cotabato; and Magpet, Arakan, Midsayap, Banisilan, Pikit, President Roxas, Kabacan, Pigcawayan and Alamada in Cotabato Province. Relocation sites were also identified for the provinces of South Cotabato and Cotabato. During the year, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (RDRRMC) started the preparation of RDRRMC Plan and the Regional Contingency Plan for Flooding. Flooding is the most probable disaster that may hit the region, specifically in the low lying areas. RDRRMC also continued to advocate the conduct of earthquake and fire drills in schools and government offices. Various trainings and activities were provided by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XII to increase awareness and enhance the capacities of those directly involve in preparing the communities for possible disasters, as well as for those responsible for rescue, rehabilitation, and recovery. Among the activities facilitated by OCD XII were the conduct of incident command system training course, drills/simulations/exercises, search and rescue proficiency test and Olympics. It also led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on All-Hazard Early Warning System and Emergency Broadcast System of Region XII. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII also spearheaded the formulation of Climate Change Action Plans of the municipalities and barangays of Region XII.

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RDC XII SECRETARIAT / NEDA REGIONAL OFFICE XII

ARTURO G. VALERO Regional Director

NOEL E. QUIRATMAN Assistant Regional Director

POLICY FORMULATION AND PLANNING DIVISION (PFPD)

MARIA FELICIDAD R. GUERRERO

Chief Economic Development Specialist

ROMEL PATRICK E. TANGHAL Supervising Economic Development Specialist

JULIET C. DEMELLITES

Senior Economic Development Specialist

SANDRA J. ALIDO Senior Economic Development Specialist

ROMEO C. NEBRIJA

Senior Economic Development Specialist

RICARDO L. LAMORENA III Economic Development Specialist II

GWYNETH GRACE B. COLLADO Economic Development Specialist I

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING AND BUDGET DIVISION (PDIPBD)

PHLORITA A. RIDAO

Chief Economic Development Specialist

JULIET G. BOLANDO Supervising Economic Development Specialist

MEDINA G. HEREZO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

MOHIDIN T. MUSTAPA Senior Economic Development Specialist

DESIREE T. JACINTO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

AUREL RAYMUND T. BETQUE Economic Development Specialist II

PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION (PMED)

MA. LULU E. VALENCIA Chief Economic Development Specialist

GUILLERMO R. MANRIQUE, JR.

Supervising Economic Development Specialist

ANNIE C. DEPUTADO Senior Economic Development Specialist

PETER MICHAEL M. BABAO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

ROMEO A. SALAC Senior Economic Development Specialist

EVIE A. CABULANAN

Economic Development Specialist II

DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH DIVISION (DRD)

ROSA D. LEMANA Chief Economic Development Specialist

HELEN L. VESTAL

Supervising Economic Development Specialist

LIBERTY B. ARUMPAC Senior Economic Development Specialist

EDEN F. RIDAO

Senior Economic Development Specialist

APOLLO Y. MANLAWE Senior Economic Development Specialist

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD)

JULIE ESPERANZA B. CHUNG Chief Administrative Officer

LALAINE M. SAJELAN

Supervising Administrative Officer

REGIE LOU P. ROSACEÑA Accountant III

MA. ESTELA B. CABANGAL

Administrative Officer IV

ESPERANZA Z. DELA CRUZ Administrative Officer IV

ANGELINA C. SORIANO Administrative Assistant III

JOCELYN O. VILLANUEVA Administrative Assistant III

LEILANI P. DEL PILAR Administrative Assistant I

MUSLIMIN S. MANIALA

Administrative Aide IV

ROSARIO F. BAUTISTA Administrative Assistant III

HONEYLET S. BALINDONG

Administrative Assistant II

PENDATUN C. ABDUL Administrative Aide VI

SOCRATES Y. ABELO Administrative Aide III

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