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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message of the City Mayor ii

Vision – Mission iii

City Officials 2010-2013 iv

City Department Heads v

The Barangays of the City vi

Brief Socio-Economic Profile vii

OVERALL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE 1

1. ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE

1.1. Local Legislation 1

1.2. Planning and Project Development Services 3

1.3. Fiscal Administration 5

1.4. Customer Services 11

1.5. Human Resource Management 11

2. VALUING FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

2.1. Participation 12

2.2. Transparency and Accountability 12

3. SOCIAL GOVERNANCE

3.1. Education 13

3.2. Health Services 18

3.3. Social Welfare and Development Services 21

3.4. Housing and Resettlement 24

3.5. Peace, Security and Disaster Management 25

3.6. Sports Development 29

4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

4.1. Agriculture and Fisheries Development 30

4.2. Livestock Development 40

4.3. Tourism 52

4.4. Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion 61

5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

5.1. Natural Resource Management 67

5.2. Waste Management and Pollution Control 69

6. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT 73

7. PLANS & PRIORITIES FOR 2013 & BEYOND 77

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City of Surigao

M E S S A G E

Once again, I am proud to report on the various

accomplishments that the City Government achieved in the

past year 2012. As always, in line with my administration’s

policy of promoting greater cooperation, the accomplishments

that we are highlighting remain a product of collective

undertakings and convergence of various initiatives in both the

local and national levels. On top of that, we have also

maintained our cooperation with the various sectors of our

community.

Now on the final year of my first term as City Mayor, I

once again share with you the honor of our being recognized for the second straight year as the

best performing city in the region in terms of the overall delivery of functions and

responsibilities relating to governance and administration, social services delivery, economic

development and environmental management. It is in this regard that we are once again a

recipient of the Seal of Good Housekeeping and the winner of the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi,

receiving a total cash incentive of P7.0 million from the Performance Challenge Fund of the

Department of Interior and Local Government.

This I once again share with all the departments of the city government, especially our

counterparts in the Sangguniang Panlungsod, our partner national line agencies, and the whole

Surigaonon community for continuously supporting our programs. This I hope to sustain with

your never-ending trust and support to my administration in the years ahead.

ERNESTO T. MATUGAS

City Mayor

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Vision

With the blessings of the Divine Providence, Surigao 2025: A model city

for good governance, economic dynamism, and environmental quality.

Mission

To continuously raise the standards of governance through the

empowerment of our citizenry. The outcomes from effective partnerships and

cooperation shall secure total quality of life of all our citizens. We are open to

share our own experience and learn from the best practices of other cities in

Caraga, in Mindanao, and the rest of the country.

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CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS/CHIEFS OF OFFICES

NAME DESIGNATION OFFICE

ATTY. MANUEL G. CORO City Legal Officer concurrent City Administrator

City Legal Office/City Administrator’s Office

MRS. NENITA G. LOAYON SP Secretary Sangguniang Panlungsod

MRS. GLORIA O. GIMENA City Personnel Officer City Personnel Office

MRS. DIANA C. EDERA CPD Coordinator City Planning & Development Office

MRS. CECILIA E. MAQUILING City Budget Officer City Budget Office

MRS. SARAH P. YAMIT City Treasurer City Treasurer’s Office

MRS. JOCELYN E. MONTEROS City Accountant City Accounting Office

MR. ISAIAS M. ELUMBA City Agriculturist City Agriculture’s Office

ENGR. GIL RUFINO C. MENOR City Engineer City Engineer’s Office

MR. ROBERTO E. ORTOJAN City Assessor City Assessor’s Office

DR. EMMANUEL PLANDANO, M.D. City Health Officer City Health Office

MRS. JOSEFINA R. MADLOS City Social Welfare Officer City Social Welfare & Devt. Office

MR. FELIPE T. SULAPAS City General Services Officer City General Services Office

MR. MANUEL A. EDERA City Civil Registrar Officer Local Civil Registrar

MR. JUPITER J. CORREOS Population Program Officer IV City Population Office

MISS ROSELYN ARMIDA B. MERLIN City Tourism Officer City Tourism Assistance Center

DR. ALAN F. QUINES, DVM City Veterinarian City Veterinary Office

ENGR. ELMER C. TECSON CGDH I/City ENRO City Environment & Nat. Res. Office

MR. FAUSTINO MENESES Operations Head Integ. Bus & Jeepney Terminal

MRS. JUANITA P. CABAÑA Acting Market Administrator City Public Market Office

MRS. SUSETTE P. PEÑARANDA Manager Surigao City Cultural Center

MR. BALGAMELO C. MA Executive Assistant Special Projects

City Executive Office

MR. ERNESTO P. KANG Executive Assistant/ Business Permits & Licensing Officer

City Mayor’s Office, Business Permits & Licensing Office

Capt. JUPITER J. DOTILLOS, PA (Res) Civil Security Officer Civil Security Unit

SPO1 CHARLITO P. GIPALA OIC-Traffic Administrator City Traffic Administration Office

MR. CESAR S. CONCEPCION Head Tricycle Franchising & Regulatory Office

MRS. ALICIA A. BORJA-ESPEJON City Parole and Probation Officer

Parole and Probation Office

MR. JOHN REYL L. MOSQUITO City Director DILG

MS. JOSEFINA A. DE CASTRO State Auditor IV, Team Leader Commission on Audit

MRS. PRIMA N. TAGUBA MARO City DAR

MS. FIDELA M. ROSAS City Schools Superintendent DepEd

ATTY. NOVERN IRISH A. PASCO City Election Officer COMELEC

P/Supt. JOSEPH ROCOLCOL NOJARA City PNP Chief City PNP

F/INSP. REY G. BAUTISTA City Fire Marshall City BFP

J/SINSP. HERMAN A. PAAS City Jail Warden Surigao City Jail

ATTY. MANUEL N. TESIORNA City Prosecutor City Prosecutor’s Office

Judge CESAR P. BORDALBA City Judge MTCC – Branch I

Judge IGNACIO B. MACARINE City Judge MTCC – Branch II

MR. RALPH ANTHONY P. ROWAN Team Leader QART-RESCUE

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THE BARANGAYS OF THE CITY

BARANGAY POPULATION* Land Area

(sq. km.) PUNONG BARANGAY

CY 2010 CY 2012

1. Alang-alang 561 584 1.3680 Hon. Antonia Laag Llenada

2. Alegria 666 694 1.0675 Hon. Leo Birao Escopete

3. Anomar 1,360 1,417 5.3647 Hon. Abdulvic U. Contemplo

4. Aurora 758 790 9.7149 Hon. Lucita Laparan Custodio

5. Balibayon 1,468 1,529 4.2861 Hon. Lanie Escalante Tereso

6. Baybay 324 338 1.4350 Hon. Maximo Besing Lanzaderas

7. Bilabid 313 326 0.6672 Hon. Belly Bulabog Erazo

8. Bitaugan 582 606 1.3532 Hon. Ma. Theresa F. Mancili

9. Bonifacio 2,893 3,014 3.8861 Hon. Antonio T. Roda

10. Buenavista 1,293 1,347 1.9095 Hon. Aproniano Eviota Sales Jr.

11. Cabongbongan 754 786 3.5450 Hon. Cristina S. Pareja

12. Cagniog 4,289 4,469 4.5497 Hon. Boquilon Marietta Alipao

13. Cagutsan 339 353 3.3189 Hon. Feliciano C. Tresiana, Jr.

14. Canlanipa 8,032 8,368 0.4054 Hon. Jaime L. Fetalvero, Jr.

15. Cantiasay 834 869 16.4527 Hon. Carlito A. Cuaton

16. Capalayan 2,317 2,414 3.2191 Hon. Dante Tremocha Fernandez

17. Catadman 385 401 0.5376 Hon. Antonio C. Elano

18. Danao 570 594 9.2127 Hon. Alberto A. Ubado

19. Danawan 631 657 0.5768 Hon. Flory O. Comendador

20. Day-asan 1,644 1,713 3.0404 Hon. Ruben Belsondra Catarman

21. Ipil 3,879 4,041 6.5410 Hon. Andrea L. Yangson

22. Libuac 991 1,033 0.8712 Hon. Joseph F. Edillor

23. Lipata 2,021 2,106 2.5413 Hon. Lucresio A. Mesias

24. Lisondra 874 911 1.0273 Hon. Bella T. Eludo

25. Luna 9,578 9,978 5.2766 Hon. Alfredo Barquio Dacuron

26. Mabini 1,862 1,940 5.0419 Hon. Greco B. Daro

27. Mabua 2,482 2,585 1.4635 Hon. Catalina C. Gorgod

28. Manjagao 712 742 3.9611 Hon. Teresita Malig-On Medica

29. Mapawa 993 1,035 6.8771 Hon. Ernesto S. Silvosa

30. Mat-I 5,128 5,342 8.4712 Hon. Reynaldo Catindin Olvis

31. Nabago 1,061 1,105 3.7538 Hon. Esmeralda D. Abaa

32. Nonoc 1,114 1,161 24.6927 Hon. Eleuterio M. Rendon

33. Orok 834 869 3.1230 Hon. Raul Pacilan Sanglitan

34. Poctoy 1,576 1,642 4.6586 Hon. Noe Alipao Plaza

35. Punta Bilar 884 921 1.2019 Hon. Arturo Silos Santillana

36. Quezon 2,001 2,084 4.1748 Hon. Margarito M. Cavite

37. Rizal 5,579 5,812 11.4279 Hon. Severo Arong Del Rosario Jr.

38. Sabang 2,598 2,707 2.8877 Hon. Pacita T. Patiga

39. San Isidro 516 538 2.3263 Hon. Rosalina C. Ramirez

40. San Jose 1,342 1,398 2.4586 Hon. Jose Denzo Gipala Jr.

41. San Juan 13,627 14,197 4.4559 Hon. Perfecto B. Consigo

42. San Pedro 860 896 5.0236 Hon. Michael P. Lagura

43. San Roque 1,230 1,282 3.0349 Hon. Rogelio E. Laid

44. Serna 1,233 1,285 3.3878 Hon. Florenillo B. Ravelo

45. Sidlakan 396 412 0.6486 Hon. Francisco Tillo Linaga

46. Silop 1,173 1,222 4.1444 Hon. Florencio Madula Lacabra

47. Sugbay 437 455 1.1549 Hon. Alexander Plaza Cabasa

48. Sukailang 1,230 1,281 7.4229 Hon. Renato Galido Cabajes

49. Taft 19,946 20,780 0.8827 Hon. Pablo Agoncillo Bonono Jr.

50. Talisay 1,490 1,553 25.4525 Hon. Florencio Robante Ramiso

51. Togbongon 1,933 2,014 4.0751 Hon. Constante M. Elumba

52. Trinidad 2,319 2,416 7.6973 Hon. Lorna M. Revil

53. Washington 18,040 18,794 1.3693 Hon. Jose D. Edradan, Jr.

54. Zaragosa 588 612 1.9021 Hon. Daisy L. Eder

140,540 146,418 249.34 * CY 2010 (NSO CENSUS); CY 2012 (CPDO projections based on a growth rate of 2.07%)

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Brief Socio-Economic

Profile 2012

CITY : SURIGAO

DATE OF CREATION : AUGUST 31, 1970

LAND AREA : 245.34 square kilometers (Official 1980)

POPULATION : 140,540 (NSO 2010)

146,418 (2012 projected)

GROWTH RATE : 2.07% (2007-2010)

POPULATION DENSITY : 572 per sq. km. (2010)

NO. OF PUROKS : 449

NO. OF BARANGAYS : 54

INCOME : P 479.368M (2012) P 518.320M (2011)

P 499.920M (2010)

P 442.210M (2009)

CLASSIFICATION : 3rd CLASS COMPONENT CITY

CLIMATE : TYPE II: NO DEFINITE DRY SEASON AND WITH

PRONOUNCED MAXIMUM RAINFALL FROM

NOVEMBER TO JANUARY

PREFERRED AREAS OF INVESTMENTS : MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING

JEWELRY MANUFACTURING

AGRI-FISHERY, TOURISM

MAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS : PALAY, CORN, BANANA AND COCONUT

PRIMARY INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY : MINING, FISHERIES AND TOURISM

HOSPITALS : 2 GOVERNMENT, 4 PRIVATE

BARANGAY HEALTH CENTERS : 49

SCHOOLS - Elementary : 65 PUBLIC

12 PRIVATE

Secondary : 19 PUBLIC

: 5 PRIVATE

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

University : 1

Private Colleges &

Tech-Voc. Inst. : 8

State-Owned Colleges

with TVET Programs : 2

PREPARATORYSCHOOLS : 87 DAY CARE CENTERS

22 PRIVATE

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NO. OF SEAPORTS : 5 (1 BASEPORT AND 4 SUB-PORT)

NO. OF AIRPORTS : 2 (1 SECONDARY & 1 FEEDER)

ROAD SURFACE LENGTH

City Roads : 37.185 kms.

Barangay Roads Concrete : 63.991 kms

Gravel : 82.209 kms.

Earth : 25.383 kms.

National Roads : 43.600 kms.

BRIDGES

Concrete : 144.6 l.m.

Timber : 1,592.82 l.m.

NO. OF SUBDIVISIONS : 24

NO. OF HOTELS AND

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS : 40

BANKS : 23

PAWNSHOPS AND

MONEY CHANGERS : 55

FINANCING INSTITUTIONS : 43

DRUGSTORES AND DIST. OF

MEDICAL SUPPLIES : 51

RESTAURANTS & REFRESHMENTS : 63

CATERING SERVICES : 17

RICE AND CORN RETAILER &

WHOLESALE : 55

DEPARTMENT STORES/MALL : 7/1

APPLIANCE STORES : 11

HARDWARE/LUMBER : 47

GASOLINE STATION & LPG OUTLETS : 14

PRINTING PRESS : 10

AM & FM STATIONS : 9

LANDLINE SERVICES : 4

MOBILE PHONE COMPANIES : 3

CABLE TV SERVICES : 1

STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT City of Surigao

2012 OVERALL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE The Local Government Performance Management System (LGPMS) developed by the DILG to gauge LGU performance has once again showed that on a scale of one to five, the city got an average performance rating of 4.65 or 93%, on the five (5) areas of administrative performance, the fundamentals of good governance, social services, economic development and environmental management. This of course was achieved under the leadership of a first-termer city mayor 1.0 ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE Under Administrative Governance, the city once again rated excellent in areas of development planning, customer services and human resource management; and high scores in local legislation, revenue generation and resource allocation and utilization. 1.1 Local Legislation The Sangguniang Panlungsod under the leadership of Hon. Vice Mayor Danilo C. Menor in CY 2012 passed a total of 661 legislative measures representing an increase of 46% from the previous year’s 452 measures. Of this total, 411 are resolutions, 22 are Ordinances constituting local laws, 103 covering appropriations, and 25 are measures approving or affirming budgets of the city’s barangays. In line with their regular mandate the members of the Sannguniang Panlungsod also actively pursued the conduct of public consultations through committee public hearings and related activities to ensure that legislative actions are duly representative of the people’s aspirations and that concerned

Surigao City State of Local Governance Performance Report 2013

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stakeholders are duly heard. Moreover, members of the council also participated actively in their membership of local special bodies and other committees requiring legislated representation.

City Ordinances Enacted Surigao City

2012

Ordinance Number

T I T L E

335 An Ordinance Prescribing the Revised Schedule of Fair Market Values for the Different Kinds and Classes of Real Property Within Surigao City.

336 An Ordinance Imposing Environmental Hazard Fee on Foreign and Domestic Vessels for the Use of Municipal Waters of Surigao City.

337 An Ordinance Declaring Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as “Tabo” Days in Surigao City.

338 An Ordinance Establishing and Regulating the Operations of the Surigao City Health Office Birthing Facilities.

339 An Ordinance Regulating the Distribution and Sale of Marine Products within the City.

340 An Ordinance Amending Section 2 (B) of Ordinance No, 329, Series Of 2011, An Ordinance Abolishing Positions Including their Appropriations and Creating New Positions and Providing Funds Therefor in the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

341 An Ordinance Amending Subsection B. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 337, Series 2012 and for Other Purposes.

342 An Ordinance Implementing the No Prescription, No Dispensation of Anti- Tuberculosis Drugs in All Drug Outlets in the City of Surigao Providing Penalties Thereof and for Other Purposes.

343 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 332, Series 2011, and for Other Purposes.

344 An Ordinance Providing Venue for Trade Fair, Closing Certain City Streets or Portions Thereof, and for Other Purposes.

345 An Ordinance Prohibiting Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Along Sidewalks and other Open Public Places, and for Other Purposes.

346 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 336, Series 2012 - Imposing Environmental Hazard Fee on Foreign and Domestic Vessels for the Use of Municipal Waters of Surigao City and for Other Purposes.

347 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 228, Series 2005 by Incorporating and Providing Herein the Luna Zone and for Other Purposes.

348 An Ordinance Abolishing Existing Vacant Positions Including their Appropriations and Creating New Positions and Providing Funds Therefor in the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Surigao City and for Other Purposes.

349 An Ordinance Amending Section 2 Article 3 of Ordinance No. 242, Series of 2006 and for Other Purposes.

350 An Ordinance Adopting a Business Permit Registration Plate Policy and for Other Purposes.

351 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 317, Series of 2011, An Ordinance Establishing the Night Market at the Surigao City Boulevard, and for Other Purposes.

352 An Ordinance Granting Productivity Enhancement Incentive to All Elective Officials and City Government Employees having Permanent Status and for Other Purposes.


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Ordinance Number

T I T L E

353 An Ordinance Granting Additional Compensation and Wages to those Who Have Rendered Services to the City Government and for Other Purposes.

354 An Ordinance Granting Additional Honoraria to those Who Have Rendered Services in the City Government of Surigao and for Other Purposes.

355 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 354, Series 2012 - An Ordinance Granting Additional Honoraria to those Who Have Rendered Services in the City Government of Surigao and for Other Purposes.

1.2 Planning & Project Development Services In line with the performance of their regular functions, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) was able to complete the preparation of the Annual Investment Plan for 2013, the city’s Socio Economic Profile 2011, the City Accomplishment Report 2012, including the integration and packaging of the annual State of the City Address. Also, the critical benchmark reports contained in the Local Governance Performance Management System of the Department of Interior and Local Government remain to be accomplished on time, generating the Local Governance Performance Report which serves as the primary basis for the city’s winning for the second straight year the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi, City Category in Caraga Region. The sustained implementation of the Surigao Land Administration and Management Project which among others cover the development of a land records management information system utilizing geographic information system is on-going and has now undertaken the next stages of data cleansing and validation, parallel to on-going data collection and digitizing works. Performance of its secretariat and technical support functions to the City Development Council and its sectoral committees were effectively delivered, including networking and coordination with concerned national government agencies and other departments of the local government, to include representations in the Regional Development Council. Another critical management information system whose integration is handled by the CPDO is the self-assessment tool developed by the DILG – the Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS) which formed the primary basis of the city’s garnering the award on Gawad Pamana ng Lahi for the second straight year with another cash grant of P2.0 million. Preparation of project proposals as part of project development services and studies accessed a total funding grant of no less than P81.227 million last year. The bulk of these projects belong to the Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan as part of the BUB process in the amount of no less than P38 million. The other big ticket proposals are under the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) covering both rural infrastructure of farm-to-market roads and community livelihood projects. Under the peace and development program of Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) managed by the DILG, another P5.0 million was given for the improvement of farm-to-market road with a livelihood support component. The DOTC last year also bidded out and awarded the proposal initiated by the local government for the conduct of the study for the upgrading of the Surigao City Airport in the amount of P7.0 million.


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Name of Project Source of Fund Amount (PhP)

1. Farm-to-Market Roads: a. Ipil to Mabua b. So. Guiso, Capalayan c. Kabugwason to San Roque, Ipil d. Poblacion to Tunga-tunga, Silop e. Togonan to Kapatagan, Mabini

MRDP (World Bank) 24.643 million 6.200 million 4.212 million 4.319 million 6.016 million 3.896 million

2. Livelihood Support Projects a. Rice Mill, Capalayan b. Animal Feed Mill Project

MRDP (World Bank) MRDP (World Bank) DOLE-ILP

6.500 million 0.500 million 5.000 million 1.000 million

3. Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan (LPRAP) Projects a. Agriculture Support and

Development (22 projects) b. Potable Water Supply (12 projects) c. Health Services (15 projects) d. Social Welfare Services (9 projects) e. Education Facilities Support (11

projects) f. Micro Enterprise g. Greening Program h. Farm-to-Market Roads (2 projects)

DA DILG DOH DSWD DepEd DAR DENR NAPC-SPF

38.084 million

13.000 million 3.786 million 2.130 million 3.600 million 6.084 million 0.500 million 0.400 million 8.584 million

4. Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) a. Rehabilitation of So. Pinaypayan to

So. Brazil FMR b. Sweet Corn Production

DILG 5.000

4.500 0.500

5. Commercial Building 3 Project DILG 5.000

6. Feasibility Study for the Upgrading of Surigao City Airport

DOTC 7.000

The combined efforts of the zoning administration and urban development & housing implementation continue to provide additional revenues from local sources. In 2012, combined total income amounted to P2.782 million.

Income Generated from Land Use and Zoning Administration 2011-2012

PARTICULARS TOTAL COLLECTION

2011 2012

1. ZONING CERTIFICATIONS 27,300.00 25,700.00

2. ZONING COMPLIANCE 34,669.00 34,783.00

3. ZONING CLEARANCE 1,389,283.60 740,026.40

4. INSPECTION/VERIFICATION/ RESEARCH FEE 336,500.00 279,900.00

5. SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 13,910.00 -

6. APPEAL FEE 7,200.00 6,000.00

7. CERTIFICATION OF NON-CONFORMANCE 11,500.00 - SUB-TOTAL 1,820,362.60 1,086,409.40


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Income Generated from Urban Development and Housing

2011-2012

PARTICULARS/AREA TOTAL COLLECTION

2011 2012

1. DOJURAI 361,990.61 284,142.63

2. CANLANIPA HOMES 9,776.24 20,691.66

3. RESETTLEMENT 718,920.38 1,173,790.12

4. CERTIFICATION/INSPECTION FEES 49,400.00 52,300.00

5. PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS (city employees) 166,640.82 123,702.78 6. CANLANIPA (Phase IV) 108,120.87 41,169.66

SUB-TOTAL 1,414,848.92 1,695,796.85

GRAND TOTAL 3,235,211.52 2,782,206.25

1.3 Fiscal Administration The city’s total income last year reduced to only P479,368,482.56. This is a sizable reduction of about 7.51% compared to last year’s total income of P518,319,359.97. The decrease in total income came despite the increase by 7.9% in local income from only P129.325 million in 2011 to P139.540 million in 2012. The huge disparity was mainly caused by the reduction in the city’s share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) by no less than P54 million in 2012 compared to that of the previous year.

The LGU share of the Internal Revenue Allotment in 2011 totaled P388.995 million and this reduced to only P334.724 million last year. This is 16.21% lower than the IRA share received in 2011 adversely affecting the city’s total income data and yearly trend. Out of the total income, the IRA accounted for 70%. This is lower than the dependency last year at only 75%. The 7.9% increase in the city’s local income and the IRA share reduction of more than 16% resulted to the significant reduction in the city’s dependency rate from external revenue sources particularly the IRA.

COMPARATIVE LGU INCOME 2007-2012

(in million PhP)

442.970 449.210

499.290518.320

479.368

400.000

450.000

500.000

550.000

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

LGU Income


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RATIO OF IRA TO TOTAL INCOME 2011-2012

Surigao City

On the other hand, the regular revenues to total income ratio for 2012 show that the city’s regular revenues (local income + IRA) which totaled P474.264 million account for as much as 98.9% of the city’s total income. Among the major contributors of the city’s locally-sourced revenues are: income from economic enterprises 22.75% of the total local income, business taxes 21.02%, business and service income 16.61%, real property taxes 14.07%, and special education tax 11.68%. The IRA share on the other hand constitutes the bulk of the income from external sources accounting for as much as 98.5%.

IRA

75%

Local

Income & Other

Sources

25%

IRA

71%

Local

Income & Other

Sources

29%

2011

TOTAL INCOME – P518.320 million

2012

TOTAL INCOME – P479.368 million


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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS BY SOURCE Surigao City

2012

INCOME SOURCE AMOUNT

(PhP)

A. LOCAL SOURCES

1. Tax Revenue

a. Real Property Tax 19,626,442.83

b. Special Education Tax 16,301,653.11

c. Business Tax 29,336,249.83

d. Other Local Taxes 8,071,653.12

2. Non-Tax Revenue

a. Regulatory Fees (Permits, Licenses & other fees) 10,802,582.96

b. Business & Service Income 23,179,818.58

c. Other Income/Receipts 472,787.39

d. Income from Economic Enterprises 31,749,100.50

SUB-TOTAL 139,540,288.32

B. EXTERNAL SOURCES

1. Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) 334,724,457.00

2. Share from PCSO/VAT 771,512.43

3. Share from National Wealth, Mining Fees 3,479,201.81

4. Miscellaneous Income (mining claims fees) 853,023.00

SUB-TOTAL 339,828,194.24

TOTAL RECEIPTS 479,368,482.56

Source: City Accounting Office

2012 Local Income Distribution

(P139.540 Million)

Real Property Tax

14.07%

Business Tax 21.02%

Special Education Tax

11.68% Economic

Enterprises 22.75%

Other Taxes 5.78%

Regulatory Fees 7.74%

Business & Service Income

16.61%

Other Sources 0.34%


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Comparative performance of regular sources of local revenues such as real property tax, special education tax, business tax, and income from economic enterprises show that all regular local income sources exhibited increases in 2012 compared to that of the previous year. The highest increases are reflected in the income from real property taxes and special education tax which increased by 33.4% and 37.6% respectively. This increase was brought about by the general revision on real properties conducted and the auction sale of delinquent real properties. Business taxes increased a little at 1.27% while income from economic enterprises registered a negligible 0.07% increase.

COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF MAJOR LOCAL REVENUES Surigao City 2011-2012

(in million PhP)

In terms of collection performance in 2012, the income from economic enterprises showed an efficiency rate of 88% collecting P31.74 million against their estimated income of P36.01 million for the same year. Business tax collection lodged a performance of 76% versus their target of P38.5 million with an actual collection of P29.336 million. This performance is way below the 101% collection efficiency it registered the previous year. For real property taxes, the total assessed value of taxable real properties totaled more than P2.068 billion as of end of December 2012. This assessment has an estimated tax due (1.5% basic + 1.0% special education tax) of P51,707,686.25. The collection of both basic real property tax and special education tax for the same period totaled P35,928,095.94 which is higher than the previous year’s collection of P26,550,030.06. Based on the total collections versus the total assessed tax due, real

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10

15

20

25

30

35

2011 2012

14.708

19.626

11.841

16.301

28.967 29.336 31.728 31.749

Real Property Tax Special Education Tax Business Tax Economic Enterprises


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property tax accomplishment rate for 2012 is 69.48%. This is lower than the RPT accomplishment rate of 71.29% in 2011. Expenditures The city’s total expenditures for 2012 totaled P436,760,771.29. The largest expense went to general services which includes governance and administration functions 41%, followed by economic services 30%, social services 22%, debt servicing 4% and expenses supportive of the local school board operations under the special education fund 3%.

EXPENDITURES AMOUNT (PhP)

General Services 180,425,550.49

Economic Services 129,317,531.15

Social Services 96,895,658.13

Debt Services 16,659,846.49

Special Education Fund 13,462,185.03

TOTAL 436,760,771.29

The total expenditures of 2012 amounting to P436.760 million constitute a per capita expenditure of P2,982.95 based on a projected 2012 population of 140,316 (base year NSO 2010 at 2.07% growth rate). This is lower by about 10.9% than last year’s per capita expenditure of P3,348.76. Debt servicing remained to be kept at 4% with expenditures of P16.659 million. This is way below the less than 20% requirement in the Local Government Code and still considered exemplary being within the 0-8% bracket of the local governance performance standards.

General Services 41%

Economic Services 30%

Social Services 22%

Debt Services 4%

Special Education Fund 3%

2012 Expenditures

General Services Economic Services Social Services

Debt Services Special Education Fund


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The income from local economic enterprises in 2012 totaled P31,749,100.50 and the expenditures recorded a total of P24,546,518.77 for a net income of P7,202,581.73. This is 19% lower than the net income of the previous year which is P8,936,087.22. Consequently the profitability rate reduced to 22.68% from last year’s 28.16%. This profitability rate of more than 20% is already exemplary based on local governance performance standards.

Collection expenditures (treasury and assessment services) in 2012 totaled P21,007,616.25 which is almost level than last year’s expenditures of P21,914,424.03. Compared against the total amount of local income this year at P139,540,288.32, the cost-to-collection ratio reduced further to 15% from last year’s 17%. This means that we are spending 15 centavos for every peso that we collect. In terms of budget performance, the breakdown of budget appropriations for 2012 for both the general fund and economic enterprises showed maintenance and other operating expenditures (MOOE), the Special Purpose Appropriations and non-office expenditures accounting for the largest share at almost 50%. This is followed by personnel services at 34%, development fund and aid to barangays at 12%, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) fund at about 5%, and capital outlay 0.42%.

BREAKDOWN OF BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS General Fund & Economic Enterprises

Surigao City 2012

(in million PhP and percentage)

Source: City Budget Office

The actual obligations for Personnel Services (PS) in the general fund totaled P142,770,527.46 in 2012. This represents about 37.42% of the city’s total expenditures for that year. Such is still lower than the allowable 45% PS expenditures for 3rd class cities.

Personnel Services, 201.012, 34%

MOOE, Special Purpose & Non-

Office Appropriations,

291.867, 49.30%

Capital Outlay, 2.513, 0.42%

DRRM Fund, 27.876, 4.71%

Development Fund & Aid to Brgys., 68.739,

11.61%


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1.4 Customer Services All in all, the system adopted by the key front line services, i.e. Business Licensing, Real Property Tax Administration, Zoning Administration, Issuance of Building and Occupancy Permits, of the city government remained to be within accepted national standards and in accordance with our duly posted Citizen’s Charter. It is with great pride to report to you that the following average processing times of our front line services has remained to be rated High and Very High according to the LGPMS standards. We have also restored in the previous year the operations of the Citizen’s Assistance Center and have further strengthened its operations last year. Regular support for queries and emergencies are operational on a day-to-day basis including support for servicing of utility payments and the off-site GSIS kiosk. 1.5 Human Resource Development & Management

Activities relating to human resource recruitment, evaluation, promotion and grievance system were done in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Civil Service Commission, especially with the end in view of maintaining the city’s Level II accreditation with the commission. Five (5) in-house seminars/trainings were conducted last year for refresher purposes on such service areas as Basic Customer Service Skills, Leave Administration, Employees Welfare and Benefit, Employees Conduct and Discipline, and the crafting of the city’s Human Resource Development Plan.

Granting of employee benefits was sustained, which among others include: the implementation of the 3rd tranche of salary increases for regular employees, regular year-end benefits including wage adjustments for job orders, the productivity enhancement incentive bonus, step increments for qualified employees, retirement benefits and the annual 30-year service awards. Hearings and resolutions of conflict were conducted as part of the operationalization of the City Grievance Machinery together with the conduct of meetings and ranking deliberations of the City Personnel Selection Board. On top of providing the necessary personnel support services such as attendance and leaves management, membership assistance to state pension funds and others, the city’s Human Resource and Management Office also facilitated the reoperations of the GSIS automated service kiosk at the city hall lobby. This provided greater convenience to city employees and that of other agencies for offsite transactions.


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2.0 VALUING FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE 2.1 Participation Participation of the 44 accredited civil society organizations in the local government’s local special bodies such as the City Development Council, City School Board, City Health Board, the Peace and Order Council and the now City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council remained strong and functional. It continues to perform and delivered the required balance of representation and participation from the non-government sector. On top of these regular functions under the local special bodies and other committees a forum among the CSO’s was also conducted last year to orient and strengthen them further relative to the delivery of additional functions in the conduct of the bottoms-up planning and budgeting (BUB) workshops. The BUB undertaking has been started last year in accordance with the current national administration’s drive of creating Local Poverty Reduction Action Teams for the purpose of identifying and implementing projects that would address poverty and promote inclusive economic growth. So far, the cooperation and participation of the CSO’s remained very significant in the city’s formulation of its local poverty reduction action plan with project funds worth P38 million accessed last year. The Sangguniang Panlungsod has continuously adhered to enhancing people participation in various legislative undertakings during the conduct of various committee meetings and public hearings. 2.2 Transparency & Accountability The city has continuously adhered to the requirements of the Anti Red Tape Act of 2007 (ARTA). Aside from the required posting of transaction procedures through its Citizen’s Charter, which was revisited, enhanced and updated the previous reporting year 2011. Formal reporting mechanisms are already institutionalized like the posting of related financial reports, budget utilization, plans and programs, bids and awards done on a quarterly basis as part of the local government’s compliance to the full disclosure policy. So far, the city’s performance in this regard has been proven to be exemplary with the garnering for the second straight year (Silver) of the Seal of Good Housekeeping from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).


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3.0 SOCIAL GOVERNANCE Among the factors considered under the overall aspect of social governance revealed that the LGPMS performance indicators once again showed high ratings averaging 4.43 or 89% in 2012. 3.1 Education In 2012, the City Government appropriated P13.5 million from the Special Education Fund to support the education sector. This covers the honorarium of 126 school board teachers and 21 non-teaching staff, including the payment of year-end benefits. A total of 12 classrooms were completed under the School Building Program (SBP) of the DPWH and the SBP for Red & Black Schools of the Department of Education: Seven (7) classrooms to secondary schools, three (3) classrooms to elementary regular buildings and two (2) to elementary kindergarten buildings. Moreover, six (6) classrooms in three (3) elementary schools were donated by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. under the Adopt-A-School Program. The Gawad Kalinga Foundation, on the other hand, completed a one (1) classroom Sibol Kindergarten building at Margarita Memorial Elementary School. The City Government invested close to P2.9M for the provision of educational assistance through scholarship grants. In 2012, a total of 326 poor but deserving students were able to avail of the scholarship program of the city government and pursue their education in the different learning institutions in the city.

Turn-over of one (1) kindergarten classroom at Margarita Elementary School

The City Scholars during an assembly.


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There are 13 new classrooms completed in the elementary level and six (6) classrooms in the secondary level. The tables below show the location of these newly-completed classrooms and their respective implementing agency or donors.

32 elementary and 3 secondary schools, and the City Division Office completed minor repairs of classrooms and office amounting to more than P1.0 million under the CY 2012 School Based Repair and Maintenance Scheme (SBRMS).


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The table below shows the comparative accomplishment on key performance indicators for SY 2011-2012 and SY 2012-2013:

Performance Indicators SY 2010-2011 SY 2011-2012 % Inc/(dec)

Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) Elementary 106.36 117.86 11.50 Secondary 66.47 73.63 7.16 Net Enrolment Ratio (NER)/ Participation Rate Elementary 88.60 97.43 8.83 Secondary 48.17 62.94 14.77 Completion Rate Elementary 75.36 77.29 1.93 Secondary 74.41 72.02 (2.39) Cohort-Survival Rate Elementary 76.49 78.31 1.82 Secondary 77.33 78.89 1.56 Drop-Out Rate Elementary 5.43 3.26 (2.17) Secondary 5.85 7.95 2.10 Source: DepEd Annual Report

In general, the performance indicators for education showed a positive trend during the year. The achievement rate in the National Achievement Test (NAT) of 78.78% and 64.88% for the elementary and secondary levels respectively, exceeded EFA (Education For All) Targets and the achievement rates for the two levels in the previous year. Under the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program, a total of 4,403 children were enrolled in pre-school – 1,715 in private schools and 2,688 in public schools. Moreover, among the Grade I entrants, 85.8% had ECCD experience. The implementation of the Mother-Tongue based Multilingual Education Program in all public Kindergarten and Grade I levels was in full-swing during the year. Special Education Classes for the differently-abled, gifted and fast learners were sustained. During the school year under review, enrolment in all classes increased. The Madrasah Education also posted a growing number of learners. For the two (2) schools implementing this Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education program, the total enrolment reached 67. The Division of Surigao City in partnership with the City Government sustained its Alternative Learning System (ALS) program with the aim of opening creative learning opportunities to achieve multiple literacies for all. In 2012, there were 2,698 learners in the different ALS programs and projects. As of the end of the year, 245 had completed the program while most of the learning groups in the different barangays were still on-going. Mr. Hermiette F. Lerog, an ALS Mobile Teacher was recognized as one of the 2012 Outstanding Teachers of Surigao del Norte in ALS.


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In the area of Nutrition Promotion, all the 85 schools under

the City division implemented the Gulayan sa Paaralan Project (GPP). With the support of the Department of Agriculture in Caraga, a variety of vegetable seeds, garden tools, empty drums and Vermi worms were distributed to the different schools. The produce of the vegetable gardens sustained the supplemental school feeding program to severely wasted and wasted pupils and students. Sukailang Elementary School garnered the 3rd Place in the 2012 Regional Level Search for Outstanding School Implementers of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Project. Under the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP), five (5) central elementary schools of the division were recipients of e-classroom packages. The delivery of multimedia equipment followed immediately after the training of the school principal, ICT coordinator

and property custodian of the recipient schools. Aside from giving computers to all secondary schools, the DCP has expanded its scope to include elementary schools which passed the minimum requirement set by the department. Major awards for the formal education were garnered by the city division during the year, namely: National Level:

Bronze Medalist - Surigao City Pilot School-4th National Milo Little Olympics

Awardee - Surigao City Pilot School-Brigada Eskwela, Best Implementer for Big Schools Category-

Elementary Level

Awardee - Surigao City Special Science Elementary School-Brigada Eskwela Best Implementer for

Small Schools Category-Elementary Level

7th Placer – Saint Paul University Newswriting English, National Schools Press Conference

3rd Placer – during the National Protektado Ako Laban Sa Droga Poster-Making contest for Grade

VI (Vena R. Villa, Navarro Memorial CES)

1st Runner-up – Vocal Solo, National Kindergarten Festival of Talents) Darelyn I. Teo

Regional Level:

DepED Caraga Region’s Lowest Number of Non-readers

DepED Caraga Region’s topnotcher in Zero Drop Outs

1st Placer, Movie Trailer-Secondary Filipino (Tagisan ng Talino) – Surigao City NHS

1st Placer, Photojournalism-Elementary English-Keishi Murriel B. Ortiz – CV Diez MCES – (RSPC

2012)

1st Placer, Pagsulat ng Balita , Elementary Filipino (RSPC ’12) – Sheena Mae C. Iligan-Surigao

West CES

1st Placer, Copy reading and Headline Writing –Sec. English (RSPC ’12)-Christian S. Bacalla –

NEMCO


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In the area of technical-vocational education, the City Government sustained its Livelihood Training and Productivity Program through the operation of the Livelihood Training and Productivity Center in Barangay Luna. Some 713 trainees in three batches were able to complete short term technical-vocational courses, with Basic Computer Education posting the most number of enrollees. Under the TESDA-administered Private Education Student Fund Assistance (PESFA), there were 317 grantees. Of this, 113 underwent assessment, 138 graduated and 112 were given certification in different qualifications. About 50 were eventually employed in different business establishment and industries. The Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP, PDAF-SPES) served as an avenue to provide equity and access to quality education and training. Of the 1,646 enrollees, 499 graduated, 474 assessed, 374 certified as successful scholars for Surigao City. This program was funded by the two (2) Congressmen of Surigao Del Norte in the amount P11.5 million. Moreover, 10 aggrupations (various short term courses) were trained under the TESDA Specialista Technopreneurship Program (TSTP). This program was initiated by TESDA to push economic growth by way of encouraging TESDA trained and nationally-certified graduates to develop their own livelihood enterprise.

TESDA Specialista on Consumer Electronics (above)

City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas, center, pledged to support the TESDA Specialista on Beauty Care and Wellness


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3.2 Health Services

Crude Birth Rate was at its lowest during the year at 17.73 as compared to the last four (4) years while the city’s Crude Death Rate did not change significantly. Lifestyle-related diseases, such as Cardio-Vascular Disease, Multi-Organ Failure and Cancer remained the leading causes of mortality. Infant and under-five Mortality rates were relatively high at 12.82 and 18.65 respectively as compared to the previous years and regional figures. On the other hand, a

significant increase in the Maternal Mortality Rate was noted, however, some of these deaths were attributed to indirect causes and others were non-residents of the city. In response to the Millennium Development Goals, the city government through the City Health Office focused on strengthening Maternal and Child Health programs to address mother and child deaths. Advocacies and promotion of Health Facility Delivery were intensified. In effect, a decline was seen in the number of home deliveries from 16% to 12% and a

corresponding increase in deliveries at health facilities from 84% to 88%. The number of deliveries handled by a skilled health professional also increased from 84% to 89%. Four (4) birthing facilities located at the Health Districts in Barangay Luna, San Juan, Washington and Taft operated 24/7 to provide quality and low-cost obstetric services to the pregnant women. Birthing homes were also established in the island barangays of Buenavista, Talisay and San Jose to give equal access to women in the islands to this vital health service. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) contributed significantly to this endeavor by funding the training of Skilled Health Professionals in the operation of these birthing homes. 100% of district health centers in the city were already accredited by Philhealth for Outpatient Benefit Package (OPB) and Maternity Care Package (MCP). To ensure that target beneficiaries would be eligible for these health packages, 92% of the total number of identified poor families was enrolled in the National Health Insurance Program.

Conducting Maternal Death Investigation (above); Pre-

natal Day at the District Health Center included lectures on the danger signs & symptoms of pregnancy

(below)


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Although still way below target, Contraceptive Prevalence Rate increased from 41% in 2011 to 44% in 2012 due to the continued contraceptive counseling during & immediate post partum and the availability of Family Planning commodities. As a result of the city’s initiatives to preserve environmental sanitation thereby preventing common diseases, the proportion of households with access to safe water increased from 91.6% in 2011 to 97.68% in 2012. Similarly, the proportion of households with access to Sanitary Toilet Facilities increased to 83.34% from the 76.2% figure of the previous year.

In the area of Nutrition, the prevalence of Underweight and Severely Underweight Pre-school Children decreased from 11.29% to 10.88%. This was attributed primarily to the National Supplemental Feeding program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, which consisted of 120 feeding days and with a funding of over P5M. About 3,206 pre-school children in 84 Day Care Centers availed of this feeding program, with the strong involvement of the mothers, who were tasked to cook the meals for the children. Moreover, other non-government and religious organizations extended food assistance to children living in areas with high prevalence of malnutrition.

Under the non-communicable diseases control program, the city mayor sponsored a weekly Fast Blood Screening (FBS) at the City Health Office to address the high incidence of lifestyle related mortalities including Diabetes. Free pap smear screening and breast examination were also conducted for the early detection and control of cancer especially among women. The 10th round mass administration for the elimination of Filariasis was conducted covering 70% of the target population.

Supplementary Feeding to Day Care pupils at the

Canlanipa Model Day Care Center

Filariasis Mass Drug Administration at the IP

community in Sitio Tagbasingan, Barangay Mat-I


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The city government intensified its activities to control various communicable diseases. Strict implementation of the City Ordinance on Rabies and Stray Dog Control was enforced and the Animal Bites Treatment Center at the City Health Office was accredited by Philhealth. In 2012, the case detection rate for Pulmonary TB was posted at 84% while the cure rate was 90%. Such figures are way above the World Health Organization targets of 70% and 89%, respectively. With the accreditation of the Health Districts of San Juan, Taft and Luna as TB-DOTS facilities, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation covered outpatient anti-Tuberculosis (TB) treatment or directly observed treatment short (DOTS) course for new cases of pulmonary and extra pulmonary TB. The prevalence rate of HIV of less than 1% remained within the national target. The city sustained a zero case of Malaria and retained its status as a Malaria-Free zone. Various initiatives were undertaken to effectively address the 18% rise in the cases of Dengue during the year, in cooperation with community volunteer health workers. These included Bandillo in affected mainland barangays, Larvicide Activity and Information Drives.

The newly Philhealth- accredited Animal Bite Treatment

Center at the City Health Office

Larvicide Activity at Barangay Washington for Dengue

Prevention and Control


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3.3 Social Welfare and Development Services

The City of Surigao maintained its status as a Child Friendly City when it garnered the Regional Award in the 2012 Search for Child Friendly Cities and Municipalities (Component City Category). Such recognition was a concrete manifestation of the city’s untiring efforts to sustain an environment where children’s rights are protected and they are able to grow and develop to their full potential. The city was also identified as a pilot area on the Localization of the National Comprehensive Juvenile Intervention Program. As such, the local government allocated an additional amount of P1M for the completion of the Bahay Pag-asa , a transition Home for Children in Conflict with the Law. Furthermore, the capability of the Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPC) were strengthened in the implementation of Republic Act 9344: Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.

During the year, 104 children in conflict with the law (CICL) were extended with intervention services and diversion programs particularly on stress debriefing, counseling, food assistance, casework temporary shelter, intervention services and determination of discernment.

Supplemental Feeding at Poctoy Day Care Center (left) & Lipata Day Care Center (right)

In 2012, a total of 3206 pre-scholers in 84 Day Care Centers were served in the Supplemental Feeding Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), which will last for 120 days and has a total funding of P5,001,360.00. The program will be completed in the first quarter of 2013. As their counterpart, the mothers of the day care pupils were organized to do the cooking on schedules. In addition, the City Government sustained the upgrading of Day Care Services according to the standard set forth in Republic Act 8980 otherwise known as the Early Childhood Care and Development Act. 11 projects involving the repair and improvement of Day Care Centers were


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undertaken during the year. More than 2,000 children participated in the recognition/moving-up ceremony for pre-school education under the Department of Education. Through the continued operation of the Residential Center for Street Children in Barangay Anomar, 75 homeless and socially disadvantaged children were provided temporary shelter and care. While at the center, all efforts were made to provide them with opportunities to live in a home environment and to give them access to education, spiritual development, livelihood training, self-discipline and behavioral modification sessions to prepare them for their eventual return to their families and communities. The City Government of Surigao, in partnership with private individuals and organizations, allocated close to One Million Pesos for center-based services for street children. Added impetus was put on the implementation of program and a service for the out-of school youths through the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP). The PYAP is an assisted organization of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Through the PYAP, out of school youths are given opportunities to participate in trainings for self and social development. The PYAP is being honed as a volunteer organization to assist in disaster operations, particularly in relief and evacuation. There were 606 youths were provided with capability building, Educational assistance, transportation assistance and issuance of IDs.

During the year, the conduct of advocacy activities on laws on issuances for persons with disabilities was among the priorities of the Surigao City Social Welfare and Development Office through assisted PWD organizations. These activities aimed to promote awareness on disability prevention while at the same time propel support to programs and services for persons with disabilities. For CY 2012, among the targets for the intensive advocacy campaign is the youth. The Abilympics 2012,conducted by the DSWD Caraga Regional Office provided an opportunity to showcase the talents and skills of

local PWDs. The Surigao City delegation was the most awarded in both the individual and group categories.

Street Children were taught the value of work

Training on disaster preparedness on community service


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Programs and services for Persons with Disabilities were among the priorities of the City Government. These endeavors aim to spur opportunities for livelihood and employment for persons with disabilities, along with avenues for socialization and self-enhancement. In 2012, efforts were also initiated to capacitate families and relatives in providing care and custody of persons with disabilities. The organization of the Barangay Council on Disability Affairs (BCDA) in all the 54 barangays was also given focus for the same year. 730 persons with disabilities were provided with assistance particularly on Issuance of IDs, Social Enhancement, IEC, Skills Trainings, Scholarship Grant and transportation assistance

More than 10,000 older persons have been assisted through the neighborhood support program for senior citizens of the Surigao City Social Welfare and Development Office. The capability of the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) was likewise buttressed to look into complaints of violations of RA 9994 of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. OSCA was able to review more than (10) cases of complaints versus drugstore owner, grocery stores and public utility transports. The City Government of Surigao is also a recipient of the Social Pension Program for Senior Citizens of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). A total of P3,936,000.00 in mortuary aid was also given to beneficiaries through the FEDMAS, a mutual aid project of the Federation of Associations of Surigao City Senior Citizens Inc. (FASCSCI). In line with the objective of strengthening and empowering the Filipino family as the basic unit of society, Responsible Parenting Classes were conducted by the City Population Office to 196 couples and 469 would-be couples attended weekly pre-marriage counseling sessions that provided key information and understanding on marriage and relationships, maternal and child health, family planning, responsible parenthood and home management. Through the traditional “Kasalan sa Valentines” program, 206 couples were legally wed in a simple yet meaningful civil rite officiated by the city mayor. Advocacies on Adolescent Health and Youth Development were also conducted to develop the abilities of the youth and make them productive in the community. Value Formation Seminars were conducted, as well, to barangay officials and residents under the city’s Moral Recovery Program for the purpose of inculcating positive moral values among the citizenry. In pursuance of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing poverty of the city from 40.1% in 2011(NSO) to 20% by 2015, priority poverty reduction programs and projects were given impetus with

Administration of anti-flu and anti-Penumonia Vaccine Immunization to Older Persons during the elderly Week Celebration

Surigao City contestant to the 2012 Caraga Regional

Abilympics


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the inclusion of the Surigao City as one of the 609 select focus local government units in the bottom-up planning and budgeting, to be applied in the preparation of the FY 2013 Budget. A total of P29.5million in economic, infrastructure, health, education, social welfare and environment-related projects were approved and another P8.5M under the Special Purpose Fund. Moreover, the proposed rehabilitation of the Farm to Market Road and Sweet Corn Production livelihood project in Pinaypayan Brazil in Barangay Mat-I, one of the identified conflict areas, was approved for funding under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA)-DILG Fund.

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pinoy Program was sustained, benefitting 7,421 families with conditional cash grants during the year. Gains from this program were manifested in the increased attendance to school as well as increased visits to health centers by the beneficiaries. The city government also spent close to P1.5M under the Integrated Social Development Assistance program in extending medical and burial assistance to indigent people. During the year, more than 730 people benefitted from the said program.

3.4 Housing & Resettlement Per 2007 census of the National Statistics Office, 9,751 or 35.92% of the total households in the city do not own houses and/or lots. These include houses that were rented and lots being occupied for free with or without consent of the owner. Furthermore, 118 or 0.44 % of houses were built of makeshift/salvaged materials which gradually reduced by 0.28 % annually from 2000.

The city government continued to provide security of tenure to disadvantaged families through resettlement activities and facilitation of the transfer of titles to the beneficiaries of the Canlanipa Housing project. The city government likewise assisted the Couples for Christ (CFC) and the Nickel City Habitat for Humanity, Inc. in evaluating potential beneficiaries for their housing projects.

A total of 9,319 households were identified as informal settlers who are mostly occupying in public lands. Some of these lands were upgraded under the city government’s Urban Renewal Program. Further, the city government closely monitored structures located along shorelines, blighted areas and identified danger zones. Illegal structures were demolished in accordance with R.A 7279 to prevent the proliferation of informal settlers. Several areas were cleared to pave the way for the establishment of access roads and other government projects.

Meeting with the Teachers’ Village Lot owners and informal settlers


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Under the Housing and Resettlement Program, the city collected P1,695,796.85 during the year from the Canlanipa Housing Project Phase I, II, III and IV, which reflected a 20% increase from the P1,414,848.92 collection in 2011. In consonance with the Housing program, orientation on the Localized Community Mortgage Program (LCMP), which would cater to formal and informal sectors in the low income bracket were conducted to Urban Poor Associations and Community Associations. 21 Homeowners Association were oriented on the registration process of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) for greater awareness and accessibility. Through regular meetings of the City Urban Development and Housing Council (CUDHOC), disputes relating to lot occupancy, vendee of rights were immediately negotiated and appropriately acted upon. 3.5 Peace, Security and Disaster Management

726 crime incidents were recorded during the year. This reflected a decrease of 282 incidents or 28% from the previous year. Of the total crimes committed, 505 incidents or 69.5% were index crimes while 221 incidents or 30.50% were non-index crimes. The Average Crime Rate (ACR) is 517.40 incidents with the Average Index Crime Rate (AICR) of 359.90 incidents per 100,000 populations.

Out of the total crime volume, 499 cases were promptly solved resulting to a rise in Crime Solution Efficiency to 61.84% as compared to the 41.46% figure of 2011.

Through the concerted effort of the police personnel, local government unit, non-government and religious organizations and the community, several major operational accomplishments were attained, such as the arrest of 36 drug personalities and confiscation of a total of 57.56 grams of shabu

Orientation on Localized Community Mortgage Program with Hon. Luceniano E. Lancin, Chairperson on the SP Committee on

Urban Poor and Mrs. Diana C. Edera, CPDO Coordinator (below)


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and 9.34 grams of marijuana. Moreover, various gambling paraphernalia and a total of 18,498 board feet of Lawaan were confiscated and appropriate charges filed in court. The PNP’s campaign against loose firearms (Oplan Paglalansag Omega) resulted to the apprehension of 22 suspects and confiscation of 25 assorted firearms. The Surigao City Police also arrested six (6) members of an organized crime group and seven (7) fishermen who violated the fishery law. The celebrated Pariñas Jewelry and Pawnshop Robbery with Homicide Incident was also resolved and the suspects apprehended.

As a result of anti-carnapping operations, two (2) stolen motorcycles were recovered and

properly turned over to the owners. The Surigao City Police’s campaign to neutralize wanted persons resulted to the arrest of 70 persons with Warrants of Arrest. In the enforcement and implementation of R.A. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, more than (13) Thirteen boxes of Pirated DVDs valued at about P205,000.00 were confiscated and destroyed. The Surigao City Policemen successfully conducted Security operations and secured Special Events throughout the year. Among these were visits of dignitaries, observance of the Holy Week, concerts as well as the annual Bonok-Bonok Festival during the city’s fiesta celebration. As part of its community relations, the Surigao City Police Station conducted information campaign to educate the public on the vital role of the community in maintaining peace and order. Other community extension services like Tree Planting, supplemental feeding, distribution of slippers and toothbrushes to pupils and medicines to Barangay Officials of Sabang were also undertaken. Moreover, the station also forged a Memorandum of Agreement with the City Social Welfare and Development office of the city government to adopt a Day Care Center at Sitio Toril, Barangay Luna.

Through the assistance extended by the local government unit, the city PNP was able to have its unserviceable patrol car repaired. The Surigao City Police Station also received ten (10) units portable hand held radio transceiver from the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) and five (5) units from REACT MINERs GROUP. Two (2) units of single motorcycle were received from the Business Sector to be used for motorcycle

riding COPs. On the occasion of its 111th Police Service Anniversary Celebration during the last quarter of 2012, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 conferred to the Surigao City Police its award as the “Best Component City Police Station CY 2011” in recognition of “its outstanding achievement in the Field of Police Administration and Operations”.

Crushing and destruction of more than 13 boxes of

pirated DVDs valued at over P200,000.00

The Plaque of Distinction as “2011 Best

Component City Police Station”


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In line with its mandate to provide scientific investigation services and other technical support to the PNP, the City and Provincial Crime Lab Office completed 1,093 examinations, 217 of which were criminal cases while the 796 were personal requests for forensic services. It also conducted 208 criminal drug tests and 28 examinations on explosives/explosive ingredient and paraffin casts for the presence of gunpowder residues. The examiners also performed 37 drug test examination for the promotion of PNP Personnel assigned in the province. Furthermore, they imparted their knowledge in forensic services to the 150 police trainees. Strong linkages were maintained with all the Pillars of Criminal Justice System.

On the other hand, the 34-personnel strength of the City BJMP maintained a ZERO escape and the disturbance-free environment, as well as ZERO presence of Illegal drugs at the City Jail. At the end of the year, the average jail population was 187 (7 females and 180 males) inmates. There were 184 inmates committed and 147 inmates released in different modes. 21 insular prisoners were brought to the Davao Penal Colony.

A new dorm was constructed to

accommodate female inmates. Through the efforts of the city government, the installation of CCTV was initiated to reinforce jail security.

The City BJMP in partnership with the

Department of Education conducted an accreditation and equivalency test to the 15 ALS inmate students. Livelihood projects were undertaken by the inmates, such as, livestock raising and Christmas lantern making. Moreover, the traditional celebration of the National Correctional Consciousness Week (NACOCOW) was highlighted by various sports activities to promote physical fitness among the inmates.

As a model component of the Philippine Correctional System, the City Parole and Probation Office (CPPO) significantly contributed to the peace and order by implementing rehabilitation programs to help lawbreakers reintegrate into the mainstream of society. In 2012, the Parole Office assisted nine (9) inmates in availing of the benefits of parole and probation. This is in line with the Jail Decongestion program of the Supreme Court, Department of Justice and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

Among the best practices of the CPPO were: the

Alternative Learning System Classes (Basic Literacy) which was already on its eleventh (11th) year and had graduated 6 batches; the “Balik Eskwela” is an education assistance program for the children/dependents and significant others of clients by way of providing for their education supplies. In

The Public Attorney’s Office, Integrated Bar of the

Philippines lawyers as well as staff of the City Parole and Probation Office conducted a free legal clinic at the Surigao

City Jail, Bgy Silop on October 23-24, 2012, in connection

with the 2012 NACOCOW.

As part of the rehabilitation programs of the

CPPO, 17 children of clients received the sacrament of baptism (above) while 11 clients

with their spouses solemnized their marriage vows (below)


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June 2012, some 119 children received a complete set of school materials from City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas.

Livelihood Programs such as the Pera sa Basura and the Pangkabuhayan Assistance were also set

up to assist the parolees and probationers in uplifting their income.

In the area of Fire Prevention, the Bureau of Fire Protection conducted 1,539 fire safety inspection to different establishments and Weekly Seminars for Business Permit & Electrical Connection applicants. 59 community and volunteer brigades were organized in the different barangays of the city. There were 25 fire incidents recorded during the year, 14 of which were electrical in nature. The total estimated damage was pegged at Php76,152,900.00. Moreover, the City BFP conducted Community extension services and actively participated in the special events in the city. They conducted “Baywatch” during summer and supported the Province-wide Greening and Clean-up day. The BFP also supported the 2012 Brigada Eskwela program of the City DepEd. They conducted roving as one of their activities in the operation OPLAN KALULUWA, and helped in distributing relief goods to some evacuees affected by Tropical Storm Pablo. The City’s Quick Action Response Team (QART) made a total of 4,075 emergency medical runs consisting mostly of medical cases, obstetric cases and vehicular accidents. The QART also participated in maritime search and rescue/retrieval operations as well as responded to 14 fire alarms.

Firefighters in action during a conflagration in the early

part of the year

Members of the QART responding to persons injured in the

stampede in a local mall due to a strong earthquake

Treating an injured player during the

Kasibulan Regional Football Tournament


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3.6 Sports Development

During the year, several major activities

were conducted by the City Government, through the City Sports Development Office, to promote physical fitness among the citizenry, particularly among the youth. Among these were the Open Valentines Basketball Tournament, which was participated by 11 Teams.

The 2nd Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas Summer

Basketball Sports Clinic was conducted during the school vacation for the purpose of developing the sport among potential players with ages ranging from four (4) to 16 years.

The traditional Charter Day Sportsfest was

held just before the Charter Day celebration among the employees of the city government. This activity added to the festivities of the forthcoming fiesta celebration.

Finally, the City Sports and Development

Office also conducted an Inter-School Basketball Tournament during the year. This was participated in by various schools in the city from the elementary up to the Tertiary level.

Opening Parade of the Summer Basketball Clinic (above) and the Ceremonial Toss (below) which formally opened

the event.

The Boss Team of the Valentine Basketball

Tournament

Opening of the City Sportsfest Basketball Tournament


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4.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The indicators of economic development for 2012, based on the LGPMS showed once again that that the city initiatives are on the right track registering an average rating of 4.5 or 90%. The support to fishery development, agriculture and the promotion of business and industrial activities remain to be rated highly.

4.1 Agriculture & Fisheries Farm Development The creation of the Surigao City Agri-Fisheries and Agro-Industrial Development Program (SAFIDEV) and the establishment of a relative comprehensive implementing plan set the course in the project implementation in the agriculture sector for the year 2012. The SAFIDEV Program aims to develop a strong self-sufficient and sustainable local economy through the creation of anchor industries most of which involved the organic agriculture in harmony to Republic Act 10068. With the initiative of putting up an organic feed facility that will supply easily accessible and affordable feeds and bolster the livestock and fisheries production of the city, efforts of the City Agriculture Office were concentrated on the production of the required organic raw materials. Thus, organic agriculture was given the topmost priority last year.

This is about 2.0 hectare organic soybean production area at Brgy. Sukailang.

City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas and City Agriculturist Isaias M. Elumba visit the 2.0 hectare organic soybean production at Sitio. Kabalawan, Brgy. Rizal.


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With organic agriculture, the City Agriculture Office had allocated a sizeable amount to promote

the same. It has likewise tapped the resources of other government agencies particularly the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit-13 and Agricultural Training Institute-Caraga resulting to the conduct of trainings and seminars and the establishment of organic agriculture projects. Complementing these promotion and capability building activities was the subsidized material support in the form of seeds and other planting materials, organic fertilizers, molasses and others.

Aside from the aforementioned interventions, the City Agriculture Office was able to access from the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit-13 additional support in the form of gallons of molasses, sacks of registered rice, and sacks OPV Corn seeds. These were all distributed free to organic farmer cooperators.

Table below shows the tabulated summary of accomplishments related to organic agriculture program.

Activity/Program/Project Indicator Quantity Remarks

1. Support to the Organic Feed Mill

a. Seed / planting material free distribution

a.1. Corn Seeds No. of Bag 50 a.2. Cassava No. of Bundle 3,750

a.3. Soybean No. of Kilogram 1,820

2.Free Distribution of Coffee Seedlings for the establishment of Organic Coffee Industry

No. of Seedlings 20,000

3.Establishment of Organic Demo Site for Vegetables

No. of Site 3 Location: Barangays Sukailang, Anomar , and Day-asan

4. Organic Fertilizer Free Distribution Program No. of Bags 4,000 500 bags came from DA RFU 13

5. Development of Organic Foliar Production Site No. of Association 1 Barangay Ipil Farmers Association based at Brgy. Ipil, Surigao City

6. Info Dissemination and Capability Building

a. Conduct of/Participation to OA Training/Seminar

No. of training /Seminar

8 Some funded by ATI and DA RFU 13. See Annex 2 & 3

City Agriculturist Isaias M. Elumba expounds a point during the conduct of Orientation on Organic Agriculture and Organic Soybean Production Seminar.

Personnel from the City Agriculture Office conducted Vermi-composting actual demo-lecture at the Vermi Center and Composting Facility at Brgy. Canlanipa.


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Activity/Program/Project Indicator Quantity Remarks

b. Conduct of Barangay Organic Agriculture Orientation Briefing

No. of Brgy. Conducted

44 On-going See Annex 2

c. Conduct of Farmers Field school for Organic Vegetables

No. of Class 1 Conducted at Brgy. Punta Bilar. On-going

7. Drafting and submission to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval proposed OA Resolution

No. of Resolution 1 Organic Agriculture Act of Surigao City with Implementing Rules and Regulations. Still on Public Consultation Phase

8. Establishment of Vermi-house No. of House 5 Ipil National High School Barangay Sukailang Barangay Anomar Barangay Rizal Barangay Manjagao

9. Availment of Shredder Machine No. of Unit 1 From DA RFU 13

10. Availment of OA Grants

a. Grant by DA RFU 13 for the Construction of Vermi-House at Brgy. Canlanipa, this city

Amount of Grant P250,000.00 Construction Completed. For inspection by the funding agency

b. Grant by the Anti-Poverty Commission for Livelihood Projects

Total Amount of Grants

P4,900,000.00 for 2013 implementation

b.1 Organic Coconut Sugar Production P500,000.00

b.2 Organic Cassava Production P600,000.00

b.3 Organic Coffee and Cacao Production P500,000.00 b.4 Organic Corn Production P800,000.00

b.5 Organic Fertilizers and Natural Inputs Production

P800,000.00

b.6 Organic Malunggay Production P300,000.00

b.7 Organic Rice Production P800,000.00

b.8 Organic Soybean Production P600,000.00

c. Grant by the Bureau of Soils and Water Management for the implementation of “Expanded Modified Rapid Composting (EMRC)”

Amount of Grant P750,000.00 For implementation. LGU awaiting for the cash to be downloaded

Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

City Agriculturist Isaias M. Elumba explains to the City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas the procedure involved in the seedling production of vegetables inside the greenhouse at Barangay Day-asan.

City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas and City Agriculturist Isaias M. Elumba lead the distribution of cassava cuttings for organic production in support to the organic feed mill project.


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Last year, the city’s agricultural extension workers delivered collective field services that benefited 4,233 farmers. Table below shows the type of extended services, the number of farmers served and area covered.

Services Extended No. Farmers Served Area Covered (ha.)

Cultural Management Practices 1,465 1,688.0

Pest Identification/Control 1,229 1,471.0

Disease Identification/Control 935 1150.0

Nutrient Deficiency Identification/ Fertilizer Recommendation

17 24.5

Soil Analysis 2 5.0

Rice seed procurement 388 1,150

Corn Seed Procurement 8 15.o

Vegetable seed distribution 189 19.0

Submitted Project Proposals (42) - -

Approved submitted Project Proposals (34) - -

Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

In support to production areas that practiced farming systems other than organic agriculture, the City Agriculture Office provided technical and material support to vegetables growers based at Barangay Punta Bilar, such as chicken dungs, plastic barrels, rolls of plastic hose and various assorted vegetables seeds. These vegetables growers are among the regular suppliers of assorted vegetables at the City Public Market.

A 2.0 hectare organic soybean production area at Brgy. Sukailang, Surigao City

The Farmers Field School on Organic Vegetable Production at Brgy. Punta Bilar


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The Office was able to collaborate with PhilRice-Agusan for the establishment of Techno

Demonstration on Saline Rice Areas particularly at Brgys. Orok, Capalayan, Nabago and Cabongbongan which is now on land preparation phase.

The city government thru the City Agriculture Office sustained the program on the “Free Utilization Charge of the city’s Farm Tractor” benefiting the marginal farmers provided that the farmers will shoulder the fuel for the tractor’s operation. In this program, a total of 87 hectares of land was cultivated free of charge with 52 recipient farmers/cooperators.

Farmer cooperators having a good conversation while being visited by a technician in an ampalaya production area at Brgy. Poctoy.

Sitao production area at Barangay Punta Bilar

The organic eggplant learning site at Brgy. Sukailang.

Portion of the coffee plantations at Brgy. Sukailang

A 0.25 hectare Okra production area at Barangay Mapawa

Water melon production at Brgy. Rizal


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Under the “Repair Services Program”, the personnel-mechanics of this Office repaired and reconditioned for free of charge about 137 units of farm and fishery equipments and machineries benefiting 96 individuals.

To create awareness and marketing promotion of locally produced vegetables, the City Agriculture Office conducted the “Vegetable Harvest Festival” in Brgy. Punta Bilar and Brgy. Poctoy. A Farmers Forum was also facilitated relative to the National Food Authority’s grain buying operations.

On irrigation maintenance, the Togbongon Irrigation System and the main dam/canal at Sitio Aton, Brgy. Ipil were rehabilitated by this Office and turned-over to the respective irrigators association.

As a support to Surigao Irrigation projects, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) of Surigao del Norte completed the Surigao Communal Irrigation System along Sison-Togbongon areas with the project cost of P22.0 million; and the Cabongbongan Communal Irrigation System with the project cost of P9.06 million. The proposed Capalayan CIS under NIA funding will be implemented this 2013 in the amount of P1.5 million. Meanwhile, records from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics revealed that Surigao City’s rice production in 2012 was only 25,940 metric tons. This is about 17% decrease compared against 2011 of 31,211 metric ton. This decreased was aggravated by the experienced flashfloods in many rice areas and damaged irrigation facilities. Meanwhile, corn production is about 145 metric tons or an increase of 46%. Table below shows the comparative crop production from 2010 to 2012.

Commodity 2010 2011 2012

Area (ha) Production (m.t.) Area (ha) Production (m.t.) Area (ha) Production (m.t.)

Rice 3,928.0 33,309.60 3,786.0 31,211.0 4,520.2 25,940.0

Corn 50.0 150.0 34.25 109.6 99.4 145.0

Banana 40.0 176.0 41.0 213.2 202.8 1,318.0

Cassava 491.6 1,680.0 269.8 830.8 226.0 464.7

Mango 28.4 70.06 19.6 57.6 27 21.6

Pineapple 7.0 55.0 5.6 34.4 8 13.8

Vegetables 56.5 305.1 56.50 316.4 57.4 344.4

Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

Newly concreted main irrigation canal at Brgy. Togbongon, Surigao City (left). At right, City Vice-Mayor Danilo Menor cutting the ribbon during the turn-over

of Aton Irrigation System to the irrigators association at Sitio Aton, Brgy. Ipil.


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Last year, the National Food Authority, Surigao del Norte has maintained a stable stock of rice to supply the daily consumption requirements of the poorest among the poor household sector in the city and province. The Palay importation last year was recorded at 100,060 bags. The daily market injection was placed at 10% of the daily rice consumption requirements considering availability of commercial stocks from private sectors, wholesalers and millers. NFA’s rice selling price last year is pegged at P26.00 per kilo; while the commercial price of regular milled quality rice ranges from P30.00 to P35.00; and the well-milled quality rice ranges from P36.00 to P38.00 per kilogram. Fisheries Development, Conservation and Protection

The implementation of the SAFIDEV Program for fisheries and the subsequent hiring of fishery consultants had fast tracked the developments particularly in the Mari-Culture Park at Brgy. Nabago. It had also attracted the support from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and other affiliate agencies of the Department of Agriculture.

The are two (2) investors operating about forty (40) fish cages in the city’s Mari-Culture Park and a number of groups of fishermen-households operating in the area. Additional ten (10) units of fish cages with coco-nets were established as a result of the Memorandum of Agreement signed between the Local Government of Surigao City (LGU-SC) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). As support to the fishermen-households operating the fish cages, a system was adopted whereby some sort of government-private partnership program was ensured in all aspects of Milkfish Culture Operations within the Mari-Culture Park. BFAR initially financed for free the bangus fingerlings while the LGU supplied the milkfish feeds payable upon harvest. Last September 2012, a total of 5.6 metric tons of bangus was harvested and was disposed by batches at the City Public Market at an affordable price of P110.00 per kilo. This lower price was strategized for the purpose of wearing down the competitors who have control over the fish-pricing.

The Mari-culture Park at Brgy. Nabago.

City Mayor Ernesto Matugas overseeing the harvesting of bangus at Mariculture Park, Barangay Nabago.


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Table below shows the other interventions under the fishery sector provided by the City Agriculture Office with local financing and thru the assistance of BFAR-13.

Program/Project/Activity Indicator Quantity Location/No. of

Beneficiary Source of

Funds

1. Distribution of Tilapia fingerlings No. of Pcs. 10,000 6 Brgys. /15 Beneficiaries

BFAR 13

2. Stocking of Tilapia / Carp Fingerlings

to communal bodies of water

No. of Pcs. 10,000 Brgy. Talisay, Surigao City

BFAR 13

3. Distribution of Bangus Fingerlings

to pond operators

No. of Pcs. 35,000 15 Pond Operators

BFAR 13

4. Distribution of Prawn fry No. of Pcs 50,000 15 Pond Operators

BFAR

5. Distribution of Seaweed Propagule No. of Kilogram 2,500 Brgy. Sabang, Brgy. Aurora Brgy. Manjagao

BFAR

6. Distribution of lobster fry No. of Pcs. 1,500 6 Barangays 31 Recipients

LGU

7. Baroto Dispersal No. of Units 16 Brgy. Sabang Brgy. Balibayon

LGU

8. Distribution of Materials for Rehab of Marine Fish Sanctuary

a. Nylon Rope b. Cement c. Steel Bars

No. of rolls No. of bags No. of pcs.

12 10 26

Brgy. Aurora

Meanwhile, records from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics revealed that Surigao City’s total fishery production in 2012 have reached 9,362.24 metric tons. This is about 6.8 decrease compared against 2011 of 10,042.28 m.t. Commercial fishery production attributed about 677.77 metric tons; marine fishery production contributed 8,001 metric tons; inland production is about 150.79 m.t. and aquaculture production is 532.15 m.t. Table below shows the comparative fishery production from 2011 to 2012.

Sixteen (16) units of baroto were given to marginal fisherfolk at Brgys. Balibayon and Sabang, respectively.

Distribution of tilapia and bangus fingerlings to the island beneficiaries.


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Commodity Production (m.t.)

Difference (m.t.) % Increase / (Decrease) 2011 2012

Commercial 813.33 677.77 -135.56 (17%)

Municipal

Marine 8,520.24 8,001.53 -518.71 (6%)

Inland 159.39 150.79 -8.60 (5%)

Aquaculture 549.32 532.15 -17.17 (3%)

TOTAL 10,042.28 9,362.24 -680.04 (6.8%) Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

Agri-Pinoy Program

Agrikulturang Pilipino or Agri-Pinoy is the over-all strategic framework of the Department of

Agriculture that guide the various services and programs of the Agriculture from 2011-2016 and beyond. The devolution of governance and the recognition of an eco-system framework of development

reinforce the Agri-Pinoy guiding principle of local development. Fund support under the Agri-Pinoy Program in Agriculture is channeled thru the Regional Offices

of the Department of Agriculture where local government units, if interested, can have access for its local agriculture development programs.

On Rice Program, the City Agriculture Office was able to distribute 400 bags of certified seeds

and eight (8) bags of registered seeds benefiting 246 local rice farmers. The Farmer Fields School Palay Check System for Lowland Rice Production was conducted at Brgys. Nabago, Cabongbongan, Poctoy and Cagniog. This season-long classroom lecture and actual field exposure has benefited a total of 120 farmer-participants. In coordination with the Department of Agriculture-Caraga, a Techno Demo on Upland Rice was established in Brgys. Cagniog, Balibayon and Rizal.

On Corn Program, the City Agriculture Office facilitated the acquisition of a brand new unit of New Holland Farm Tractor worth P2,400,000.00 to augment the 50:50 Scheme Farm Mechanization Program for Corn.

On High Value Crops Development Program,

assorted vegetable seeds were distributed benefiting 87 vegetable farmers. The City Agriculture was able to access about 7,000 pieces of coffee seedlings with the Department of Agriculture-Caraga.

On Farm Machinery, Pre and Post Harvest Facility Development Program, the City Agriculture facilitated the acquisition of three (3) sets of Power Tiller and three (3) sets of Rice Threshers. This is to augment the 85-15 Scheme for Farm Mechanization Program. These farm machineries are currently generating funds for the association by servicing rice areas in Arellano District.

Brand new unit of New Holland 90D Series Farm Tractor acquired through the 50:50 Scheme Mechanization Program of the Department of Agriculture


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There were also two (2) Multi-Purpose Drying Pavements completed in Brgys. Orok and Serna in

coordination with the City Agriculture Office.

The other Multi-Purpose Drying Pavements to be implemented this 2013 will be located at

Brgys. Sukailang, Poctoy, Trinidad, and Mapawa. There will be one (1) flatbed dryer to be constructed at Barangay Trinidad; and three (3) farm to market roads amounting to P12,500,000.00 to constructed at Brgy. San Juan to Rizal, Brgy. Mat-I and Brgy. Luna, with the following project cost, to wit:

1. San Juan-Rizal FTMR - P5,000,000.00 2. Mat-I FTMR - P2,500,000.00 3. Luna FTMR - P5,000,000.00

Furthermore, the City Agriculture Office was able to forge a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City Government of Surigao, Department of Agriculture-Caraga and PhilMec for the establishment of the following projects, to wit:

1.Municipal Food Terminal. This is to purchase a 20-footer cold storage facility amounting to P1,000,000.00.

The rice threshers(left) acquired under the 85:15 scheme of Rice Farm Mechanization Program of the Department of Agriculture. In the right is newly turned-over mudtiller given by DA RFU 13.

The newly constructed Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement at Barangay Orok (left), and Brgy. Serna (right).


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2.Pilot Testing of Post-harvest and Processing System for Soybeans, which included two (2) units of all-weather soybean drying facility and moisture meter equipment.

3.Mini-Ice Making Facility

This soybean sorter and moisture meter

equipment was already delivered and used by the local farmers. The Municipal Food Terminal Project and the Mini-Ice Making Facility are soon to be implemented.

4.2 Livestock Development Animal Health Promotion and Disease Control Program

A significant decrease in the occurrence of livestock illnesses have been observed in 2012. This is attributed by the increased budget medicines, vitamins, dewormer and other biologics benefiting a greater number of recipients.

As of CY 2012, a total of 20,426 animals were vaccinated against Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Hog

Cholera and New Castle Disease. This is about 44% increase compared against 2011 of 14,173. A total of 5,142 heads of swine were vaccinated against Hog Cholera; about 2,834 heads of carabao, cattle and goat has been vaccinated against Hemorrhagic Septicemia; and 12,450 heads of poultry being protected from NCD benefiting a total of 5,569 farmers. The City Veterinary Office conducted this massive livestock vaccination every 3 to 4 times a year which is free of charge.

Table below shows the comparative data on animal vaccination from 2007 to 2012.

Vaccination Program YEAR

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

1. Hemorrhagic Septicemia

a. Carabao 1,278 1,336 1,529 1,230 1,247 1,267

b. Cattle 681 727 815 642 692 725

c. Goat/Sheep 766 974 897 701 809 842

2. Hog Cholera 4,355 5,054 5,110 4,056 4,145 5,142

3. New Castle Disease 10,061 10,935 12,033 4,761 7,280 12,450

Total Number of Animals Vaccinated

17,141 19,026 20,384 11,390 14,173 20,426

Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Veterinary technicians conducting veterinary massive livestock vaccination in barangays of Surigao City.


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Despite the unpredictable weather condition last year causing enormous encounter of sporadic

disease cases, a decreasing trend was observed as compared to previous years. This reduced percentage of accomplishment indicated the effectiveness of the health promotion and disease control program resulting to less number of treatments. Table below shows the comparative data on the livestock treated from 2007 to 2012.

Livestock Treatment Year

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

a. Carabao 50 99 46 66 65 36

b. Cattle 45 66 22 35 22 22

c. Goat/Sheep 94 102 39 48 33 23

d. Swine 521 520 406 108 185 175

e. Poultry 530 527 325 244 41 65

f. Dog - - - - 41 63

Total Animal Treated 1,240 1,314 838 501 387 384 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

On livestock deworming, the City Veterinary Office accomplished a total 18,556 heads of animal

dewormed benefiting around 5,633 farmers. These deworming activities were conducted in the mainland and island barangays of Surigao City every 3 to 4 times in a year to reduce and possibly eradicate worm infestations and prevent animal-related disease like fascioliasis and ascariasis. Table below shows the comparative data on livestock deworming from 2007 to 2012.

Comparative Data on Livestock Deworming

CY 2007 – 2012

Livestock Deworming Year

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Fascioliasis

a. Carabao 1,665 2,190 2,219 2,123 2,288 2,299

b. Cattle 820 1,201 1,210 881 967 1,315

c. Goat/Sheep 1,140 1,251 1,281 992 1,201 1,342

Ascariasis

a. Swine 3,019 6,306 6,461 5,604 6,012 6,860

b. Poultry 2,008 2,747 3,356 3,614 4,550 6,750

Total 8,664 13,951 14,580 13,204 15,118 18,566 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

With its continuous efforts in the prevention and immediate detection of highly economic

diseases in the city, the City Veterinary Office together with the Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory personnel conducted surveillance and monitoring through blood and fecal sampling examination to aid early detection of diseases like SURRA, CAE and parasites affecting the livestocks.

In 2012, the CVO has been very strict in monitoring the animals entering the city’s premises either procured by the LGU or NGO’s. All animals entering the city were required to present a CAE and SURRA free certificate from the point of origin.


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There is gradual decrease of animals positive to SURRA and CAE every year which is attributed by the strict monitoring conducted and the availability of medicines needed to immediately treat and prevent the spread of disease. The next table shows the annual accomplishment data on blood collection/examination on livestock animals.

Laboratory Surveillance Target Annual

Accomplishment % Accomplishment

1. No. of blood sample collected/ extracted - CARABAO - CATTLE - GOATS

300 175 75

240 65 51

80%

53.71% 68%

2. No. of samples examined confirmed (+) for SURRA

- CARABAO - CATTLE No. of samples examined confirmed (+)

for CAE - GOATS

60 35

35

5 -

1

8.33% -

2.86%

3. No. of animals treated - CARABAO - CATTLE

90 75

45 -

50%

-

No. of barangays served 32 24 75%


Veterinary technicians conduct blood and fecal sampling examination to determine prevalence of diseases like SURRA, CAE and

Fascioliasis.


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On Rabies Eradication and Stray Dog Control, the city government through the City Veterinary Office together with the support from the Department of Agriculture-RFU XIII developed strategic plans in order to control and prevent rabies through the promotion of house to house free dog rabies vaccination in four (4) urban barangays; massive rabies vaccination in other mainland and island barangays, information dissemination campaign on Responsible Pet Ownership in 10 primary and secondary schools in the city and encouraged pet owners to register their pets annually and given dog tags as their proof.

As of CY 2012, about 3,095 heads of dog were vaccinated against rabies which is higher compared to previous years which is about 103% accomplishments against the actual target. Likewise, a total of 1,722 heads of dog were registered by pet owners pursuant to the City Ordinance No. 205. Aside from rabies eradication, CVO also conducted catching and impounding of dogs roaming within the city streets. A total of 86 heads of dog were catched yielding about 86% of the target. Table below shows the comparative data on rabies vaccination program and the collected fees of the rabies and stray dog control from 2008 to 2012. The total fees collected for rabies and stray dog control showed a slight increase of 0.38% from P81,950 in 2011 to P82,260 in 2012.

Comparative Data on Rabies Vaccination Program CY 2008-2012

Particulars Year

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

a. Rabies Vaccination 2,250 2,690 2,729 2,771 3,095

b. Rabies Registration 1,875 1,628 1,370 1,567 1,772

c. No. of Beneficiaries 1,560 1,803 1,840 1,844 1,773

d. No. of Brgy. Served 45 40 53 50 51 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Rabies eradication activities include house to house rabies vaccination.


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Comparative Data on Rabies & Stray Dog Control Fees Collected

CY 2008-2012

Particulars Year

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

FEES COLLECTED

a. Rabies Vaccination 35,720.00 33,960.00 26,640.00 23,360.00 26,800.00

b. Dog Registration 47,880.00 48,840.00 40,950.00 47,010.00 51,660.00

c. Dog Impounding 1,160.00 30.00 30.00 1,380.00 300.00

d. Other Fees 500.00 400.00 600.00 200.00 500.00

e. Penalty of Violators 12,940.00 600.00 1,600.00 10,000.00 3,000.00

Total Fees Collected 98,200.00 83,830.00 69,820.00 81,950.00 82,260.00 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Other extension related veterinary services continuously rendered by CVO technicians were

castration, vitamin supplementation, iron injection and farm family supervision. Last year, animal castration increased by 61% (from 984 to 1,851), iron injection for piglets increased by 38.48% as well as 100% accomplishment in assisted farm family supervision. Animal Production Program On Artificial Insemination Services, the CVO has artificially inseminated a total of 132 heads of carabao and 35 heads of cow particularly in mainland barangays with a calf drop yield of two (2) calf and 19 caracalf. The success of this program in upgrading existing breeds of carabao and cattle were attributed by the Unified Artificial Insemination Program (UNAIP) of the Department of Agriculture; annual visitation of Artificial Insemination Expert from the Philippine Carabao Center, coupled with daily services rendered by the city’s A.I. technicians. While artificial insemination in swine yearly gained recognition among local/backyard hog raisers, a total of 603 heads of sow were artificially inseminated producing 5,216 heads of offspring benefiting 514 hog raisers. In preparation for the establishment of swine semen processing center in the locality, one personnel from the CVO was sent to International Training Institute on Pig Husbandry at Lipa, Batangas to undergo training on swine semen extraction and collection, semen processing and artificial insemination.

The preceding tables show the comparative data on animals artificially inseminated and naturally breed; and the comparative data on offspring produced through artificial insemination and natural breeding.


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Comparative Data on Animals Artificially Inseminated and Naturally Breed

CY 2008-2012

Particulars Years

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Animals Artificially Inseminated

a. Carabao - 100 82 101 132

b. Cattle - 24 7 32 35

c. Swine 577 625 510 563 603

d. Goat - - - 15 29

Sub-Total 577 749 599 711 799

Animals Naturally Breed

a. Carabao 115 112 105 108 115

b. Cattle 63 60 51 51 50

c. Swine 545 550 407 413 440

Sub-Total 723 722 407 572 605

TOTAL 1,300 1,479 1,006 1,283 1,404


Comparative Data on Offspring Produced Through Artificial Insemination and Natural Breeding

CY 2009-2012

Offspring Produced Years

2009 2010 2011 2012

Artificial Insemination

a. Carabao 15 31 25 19

b. Cattle 6 4 2 2

c. Swine 4,375 4,164 4,420 5,216

d. Goat - - - 2

Sub-Total 4,396 4,199 4,447 5,239

Natural Breeding e. Carabao 60 63 66 69

f. Cattle 35 35 38 35

g. Swine 4,000 2,110 2,178 3,300

Sub-Total 4,095 2,208 2,282 3,404

TOTAL 8,491 6,407 6,729 8,643 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

On Animal Dispersal/Re-dispersal Program, the city government sustained the animal dispersal

and re-dispersal program with quality breeds of pigs, carabao, cattle and goat. This is to provide alternative source of living to some underprivileged farmers. Under the SAFIDEV Program, about 74 heads of swine were dispersed at Brgys. Buenavista, Libuac, Cantiasay, Manjagao, Sugbay and Catadman, and 33 heads of goats dispersed at Brgy. Cabongbongan. Under the Regular Re-dispersal/Dispersal, the CVO was able to re-dispersed/dispersed a total of 35 heads of swine, one (1)


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head of goat, five (5) heads of cattle and 10 heads of carabao. The preceding tables show the 2012 data on livestock dispersal/re-dispersal program and the comparative data from 2008 to 2012.

Accomplishment Data on Livestock Dispersal/Re-dispersal Program CY 2012

SPECIES

SAFIDEV Program Regular CVO Program TOTAL

Dispersal Re-

dispersal No. Farmer

Beneficiaries Dispersal

Re-dispersal

No. Farmer Beneficiaries

No. of animal dispersed/re-

dispersed

No. of Barangay Benefited

Carabao - - - 10 10 10 7

Cattle - - - 5 5 5 3

Swine 74 8 82 6 29 35 117 20

Goat 33 - 30 - 1 1 34 2


Comparative Data on Total Animal Dispersed/Re-dispersed

CY 2008 – 2012 Specie Year

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Cattle 6 11 17 16 5

Carabao 30 9 1 9 10

Swine 58 35 80 95 117

Goat 22 10 23 3 34

Total 116 65 121 123 165 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

On Forage and Pasture Development, the CVO has cultivated and maintained another pasture area at Brgy. Poctoy which were planted with improved grasses for distribution to the farmer recipients. A Legume Nursery was also established in Brgy. Poctoy. The city also provided seedlings and planting materials to be planted along the roadside, vacant lots and barangay identified lands for propagation and consumption of farm animals. Table below shows the accomplishment on forage and pasture development against the actual target for CY 2012.

Swine Dispersal with Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas, Dr. Alan Quines and farmer beneficiaries in the island barangays of

Surigao City


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ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT DATA OF FORAGE AND PASTURE DEVELOPMENT

CY 2012

Particulars Target Accomplishment % Accomplishment

A. Demo-Plot Maintaned

- no. of demo plot maintained 1 1 100%

- area planted (has.) 2 (has.) 1 (ha.) 50%

B. Demo-Plot Established

- no. of demo-plot established 4 3 75%

- area planted (has.) 2 (has.) 1.5 (has.) 75%

C. Distribution of Planting Materials - Seedling distribution 10,000 5,500 55%

- Cuttings Distributed (sacks) 100 65 (sacks) 65%

- No. of benificiaries 5 4 80% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

On the maintenance of the city’s Animal Breeding Center, the CVO maintained the existing animal breeding center located at Bgry, Bonifacio with a stocked four (4) boars that are sources of semen for the artificial insemination services; three (3) sows; ten (10) cows and four (4) bulls which are intended as a source of breeders stock for the regular dispersal program of the city government.

Ribbon cutting of the Legume Nursery at Brgy. Poctoy with Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas, Dr. Alan F. Quines, Mr. Alen

Macababayao, Council members of Brgy. Poctoy and Livestock Rraisers of Surigao.

Newly developed land pasture area planted with assorted improve grasses and legumes located at Brgy. Poctoy


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Meat Processing Program Last year, the Livelihood Skills Development Program via the Mini Meat Processing Laboratory at Brgy. Poctoy has produced 55 graduates particularly on Meat Processing Training. The Association of Meat Processors had processed 638 kilos of hotdog; 1,626 packs longganisa; 1,792 rolls of embutido; 1,308 packs of tocino and 36 pieces of quick cure ham, earning a gross income of P342,598.50.

Veterinary Public Health On Veterinary Public Health Program, the Public Health Division of the City Veterinary Office maintained the conduct of ante-mortem inspection on all animals for slaughter and post mortem inspection of all meat and meat products from animals slaughtered at the City Abattoir. This is to continuously protect the public health from zoonotic diseases and to produce clean, wholesome, healthy and sound meat for food supply for consumers. Last year, a total of 1,428 heads of cattle, 599 heads of carabao and 20,534 heads of hog were inspected and passed for human consumption. The preceding tables show the comparative data on animal slaughtered per head and per kilo respectively. This data shows an increasing number of cattle and hogs slaughtered per year since 2009 and a decreasing trend of carabao slaughter. Meanwhile, the total animal slaughtered per head in 2012 has increased by 5%; while the total animal slaughtered per kilo has a slight increase of 2%.

One of the trainings on Meat Processing conducted at the Surigao City Mini-Meat Processing Laboratory, Brgy.

Poctoy, Surigao City

Members of the Association of Meat Processors conducted the weekly processing of frozen products.


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COMPARATIVE DATA ON ANIMAL SLAUGHTERED (HEADS) CY 2009-2012

SPECIES 2009

(head) 2010

(head) 2011

(head) 2012

(head)

CARABAO 861 749 708 599

CATLLE 1,178 1,241 1,228 1,428

HOGS 18,937 18,492 19,496 20,534

TOTAL 20,976 20,482 21,432 22,561 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

COMPARATIVE DATA ON ANIMAL SLAUGHTERED (KILOS) CY 2009-2012

SPECIES 2009

(kilos) 2010

(kilos) 2011

(kilos) 2012

(kilos)

CARABAO 157,749 140,732 129,884 113,078

CATLLE 155,980 177,274 182,687 192,074

HOGS 1,395,357 1,516,832 1,580,570 1,624,517

TOTAL 1,709,086 1,834,838 1,893,141 1,929,669 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table below shows the comparative data on slaughterhouse collection/income from 2009 to 2012. The 2012 slaughterhouse collection of 4,569,773.70 is about 91.40% collection efficiency against the target of P5,000,000.00.

COMPARATIVE DATA ON TOTAL SLAUGHTERHOUSE INCOME CY 2009-2012

FEES SLAUGHTERHOUSE INCOME

2009 2010 2011 2012

Corral fee 132,000.40 154,756.20 169,277.50 136,688.00

Ante-mortem 100,503.50 98,238.50 102,180.00 94,801.50

Post-mortem 100,503.50 98,238.50 102,180.00 94,801.50

Permit to Slaughter 298,335.60 290,423.00 301,759.50 280,190.25

Slaughter fee 2,571,178.29 2,672,935.92 2,769,863.28 2,988,323.44

Delivery fee 643,521.90 670,539.06 645,601.85 603,250.39

Entrails 198,810.73 195,024.90 205,068.32 201,826.12

Re-inspection fee 60,678.30 103,838.00 130,260.00 139,170.00

Large Cattle Slaughter Permit 19,850.00 19,180.00 18,830.00 19,270.00

Credentials 21,171.50 26,836.50 18,095.00 11,452.50

TOTAL 4,146,553.72 4,330,010.58 4,463,115.45 4,569,773.70 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City


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The Post-abattoir control and monitoring were also conducted to determine the flow of meat and meat products coming into the city and to make sure that the meat products came from an authorized slaughterhouses and are free from diseases that are communicable to human. In 2012, about eight (8) kilos of lechon was confiscated due to violation of R.A. 9296, the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines, wherein the said lechon was sold for consumption but it does not follow the proper slaughterhouse inspection. Table below shows last year’s accomplishment on Post-Mortem Inspection.

Post-abattoir Inspection Target Annual

Accomplishment % Accomplishment

a. Establishment Monitored * City Public Market -no. of inspection (daily) -no. of ice chest inspected -no. of dressed chicken re-inspected -poultry (hds.) ( kls.) * Taboan -no. of inspection * Meatshop -no. of inspection b. Conduct monitored on lechon vendors/

lechon operators -no. of monitored conducted

c. Conduct Monitoring on “Hot Meat” -no. of illegal meat traders/vendors -no. of illegal meat traders served notice of warning

-no. of illegal traders apprehended

d. Conduct monitored accredited transport van -no. of services conducted -no. of NMIS certificate collected e. Conduct monitored illegal meat traders at Airport, Pier & Lipata ports

360 84

476,069 508,427

52

52

52

5

5

5

63 630

52

365 88

551,757 544,936

52

52

52

4

4

4

58 599

49

92.80% 95%

115.90% 107.18%

100%

100%

100%

80%

80%

80%

92.06% 95.08%

94.23% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City


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Livestock Promotion/Dissemination of Improved Technology Program

On Livestock Promotion/Dissemination of Improved Technology Program, series of seminars on animal production and disease management on swine, carabao, and cattle were conducted benefiting 410 backyard raisers. This was conducted to educate the local backyard raisers on the new technologies used in livestock production and management practices in livestock raising. Moreover, no less than the President of the National Goat and Sheep Federation, Mr. Benjamin Rara, conducted seminars on goat raising management, housing design, recommended forage species for goat and opportunities on goat raising in the Philippines last March 13, 2012.

Particulars Target Annual Accomplishment

% ACCOMP.

A. SEMINAR:

Livestock Seminar

- no. of seminar conducted

- no. of participants benefited

- no. of barangay served

10

500

20

9

410

16

90%

82%

80%

The CVO also assists farmer’s organization in the city to pursue an effective development among livestock and poultry sectors. There were three (3) farmers association and one (1) meat processing association being supported and monitored by CVO, among them are: the Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (composed of swine and poultry raisers); Surigao City Dairy Association (composed of carabao and cattle raisers); the Sheep and Goat Raisers Federation (composed of goat and sheep raisers) and Association of Meat Processor of Surigao City (composed of meat processors). The office formulates and conducts training workshop to address technical and management weaknesses of these organizations.


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4.3 Tourism

As of CY 2012, Surigao City’s tourism industry continued to experience a steady growth in hotel occupancy and number of events hosted which contributed to the increase of tourist arrivals.

Foreign and domestic tourist arrivals last year have reached a total of 203,107. This is about

9.72% increase compared against 2011 of 185,110. The month of September registered the highest arrivals of 21,998; followed by the months of June and May which registered arrivals of 18,905 and 18,546, respectively.

Table below shows the monthly comparative data of tourist arrivals for the years 2011-2012.

Month 2011 2012 % of Increase

January 11,222 13,693 22.02%

February 11,212 15,189 35.47 %

March 17,157 16,669 -2.84%

April 15,266 17,807 16.64%

May 17,052 18,546 8.76%

June 15,871 18,905 19.12%

July 17,216 17,055 -0.94 %

August 16,937 14,640 -13.56 %

September 17,104 21,998 28.61 %

October 16,797 17,096 1.78 %

November 15,476 17,247 11.44 %

December 13,800 14,262 3.35%

Total 185,110 203,107 9.72%

Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

Of the tourist arrivals, domestic tourists showed an increase of 11.24%, from 165,203 in 2011 to 183,775 in 2012. The Balikbayans accounted for 637 in 2012 which is about 76% increase compared against 2011 of 362. Meanwhile, the foreign tourist arrivals showed a slight decrease of 2.83% from 19,907 in 2011 to 19,332 in 2012.

Of the foreign tourists, countries in the East Asia Region contributed a total of 6,604 arrivals which recorded the highest volume of international tourists. Tourist arrivals from North America ranked second with 4,149; followed by European Countries of 2,632 and Australia/Pacific countries with 2,050 arrivals.

The breakdown of foreign tourist arrivals by country of residence shows that China ranked as

the number one travelers with 4,314 tourists; followed by the United States of America with 3,579; Australia with 1,798; and Korea with 1,407.


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Surigao City is fast becoming the Meetings, Incentive-travel, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE)

center in Caraga Region. In 2012, various seminar-workshops, conferences, meetings and sporting events were held in the city. The total number of conferences, conventions, meeting, seminar, sporting events, and the total number of delegates has increased by 29.50 % and 50.67 %, respectively.

Table below shows the comparative data on the number of tourism related events and the

number of delegates recorded in 2011 and 2012.


The total number of hotel-room accommodations in the city has increased by 8.42% from 701 in 2011 to 760 in 2012; while the total number of beds has increase by 11.61% from 1,800 in 2011 to 2,009 in 2012. This was attributed by the opening of Le Chard Place Bed and Breakfast; Miami City Suites; XL Pension House; and Surigao Tourist Inn. The expansions of Philippine Gateway Hotel and Hotel Tavern also contributed to the increase in hotel-room supply.

Types of Activity

Number of Events Percent of

Increase/ Decrease

Number of Delegates Percent of Increase/ Decrease

2011 2012 2011 2012

Conference 30 19 -36.67 % 4,405 4,125 -6.36 %

Convention 13 27 107.69 % 5,980 6,721 12.39 %

Seminars 450 583 29.55 % 38,255 64,818 69.44 %

Meetings 165 233 41.21 % 10,933 28,679 162.31 %

Others (religious gatherings, trade fairs, sports events )

81 95 17.28 % 10,933 42,937 12.47 %

TOTAL 739 957 29.50 % 97,748 147,280 50.67 %

The Surigao Tourist Inn located at NAVALCA, Brgy. San Juan

The Miami City Suites located at San Nicolas St., Brgy. Taft

Le Chard Place Bed and Breakfast at Brgy. Luna.

The XL Pension House located at Brgy. Lipata.


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This 2012 record of 760 hotel-room accommodations will increase this first quarter of 2013 due to the opening of Palazo D’Vullivante Suites, Boquillon Inn, VMO Tourist Inn and the Parkway Hotel.

The VMO Tourist Inn located at Ortiz St., Brgy. Washington

The Palazo D’Vullivante Suites at P. Reyes St., Brgy. Taft

The Parkway Hotel at Brgy.Luna.

The BOQUILLON Inn located at Brgy. Sabang


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Table below shows the comparative data on hotel-room accommodations per hotel

establishments and the total number of beds for the years 2011 and 2012.

Name of Establishment Total No. of Rooms Total No. of Beds

2011 2012 2011 2012

Philippine Gateway Hotel 61 61 242 362

Hotel Tavern 69 74 131 192

The Grande Suites 15 15 20 30

Big Brother Hauz 6 6 9 9

Tourland Apartelle / Conching 12 13 28 26

EY Miner Suites 24 24 37 37

Bartons Bed & Breakfast 10 10 57 28

Aden Apartelle 15 15 27 29

Dexter Pension 13 13 24 24

Garcia Pension 28 28 39 38

Golden Mile Pension 12 11 19 16

Jane’s Pension 5 5 5 5

Jannex Pension 26 26 52 47

Jazz Pension 14 14 27 29

JVC Pension 8 8 13 13

Leomondee 15 15 27 27

Mayette’s Place 7 7 20 20

Metro Pension 35 35 53 52

Pope John Pastoral Center XXIII 28 28 236 212

Nickel Pension 12 12 32 32

RSY Pension 22 22 73 58

SLB I 20 20 41 20

SLB Annex 10 10 18 30

Wezil’s Home 15 15 15 15

BJ & ML 17 17 17 17

Maharlika Annex 8 8 36 37

Cely’s Lodge 5 6 12 13

Connie’s Lodge 12 12 38 27

Firmas Lodge 13 13 21 22

Gunter Lodging House 7 7 9 7

Lopez Lodge 4 4 9 9

Rickard Place 4 5 4 5

Figuron /Rooftop Garden House 9 9 9 9

Traveler’s Lodge 18 18 52 48

Almont Hotel & Beach Resort 20 20 54 57


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Name of Establishment Total No. of Rooms Total No. of Beds

2011 2012 2011 2012

Day Dream Laguna Resort 7 7 7 7

Fiesta Dive / Dawoo Resort 16 14 42 42

Hideaway Home by the Sea 2 2 6 6

Miwa Beach Resort 11 12 12 12

Mt. Bagarabon Resort 17 16 62 61

Mt. Carmel Spring Resort 4 4 44 44

Sea Fearer’s Inn 25 25 78 78

Villa Gertrudes Beach 14 14 14 19

DepEd Training Center 3 3 15 15

MGB Guest House 3 3 14 14

Surigao Tourist Inn 0 13 0 52

XL Pension House 0 10 0 10

LE CHARD Place Bed & Breakfast 0 13 0 22

Miami City Suites 0 18 0 25

TOTAL 701 760 1,800 2,009


As of CY 2012, a total of ten (10) business establishments were granted tourism registration with the City Tourism Office in support to the implementation of City Ordinance No. 264. The City Tourism Office also continued its campaign for the Department of Tourism’s Accreditation of primary tourism enterprises operating in the city as mandated under Republic Act 9593, the Tourism Act of 2009.

Table below shows the list of tourism establishments registered with the City Tourism Office and

accredited by the Department of Tourism.

Name of Establishment Date Registered with the City Tourism Office

1. JF TRAVEL AND TOUR JANUARY 18, 2012

2. DEXTER PENSION JANUARY 24, 2012

3. FIGURON PENSION HOUSE JANUARY 24, 2012

4. THE GRANDE SUITES JANUARY 27, 2012

5. SURIGAO PRIME TRAVEL AND TOUR FEBRUARY 29, 2012

6. SURIGAO PENSION HOUSE MARCH 29, 2012

7. TRINITY EXPRESS (2 VEHICLE) JULY 6, 2012

8. MIAMI CITY SUITES SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

9. XL PENSION HOUSE SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

10. LE CHARD PLACE BED AND BREAKFAST NOVEMBER 8, 2012



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The accommodations, restaurants and recreational services capture a significant portion of tourist expenditures. Average daily expenditure of a tourist was pegged at P2,000 and the average length of stay of a tourist in the city is estimated at two (2) nights. Total tourism receipts generated in 2012 is around P812,428,000.00.

The tourist accommodation sector like hotels, resorts and inns, have performed strongly in

2012, while pension houses have slowly decreased occupancy. The average occupancy rate was 31.76%. Hotel Tavern posted the highest occupancy rate for Hotels; Aden Apartelle posted the highest

for Apartelles; E.Y. Miner Suites for Tourist Inns; RSY Pension House for Pension Houses; and Miwa Beach Resort for Resorts.

The City Tourism Office continued the facilitations of the city’s celebration of annual events and festivals. On the months of March to May, the city celebrated the “SUROY SA SURIGAO” which aimed at providing the tourists/guests exposure to the tourism sites of the city. The City Tourism Office assisted a total of 18 group tours by providing itineraries and tour guides and ensured the safe, convenient and enjoyable visit of travelers to the different tourist sites of the city.

On the month of June, the city celebrated the “SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN FESTIVAL”. This is a

parochial event supported by the city government to promote religiosity and as an expression of thanksgiving for the safe travel of tourists, guests and residents of Surigao City.

Meanwhile, on the 29th of June, the City

Tourism Office promoted the “BAROTO RACE” at Brgy. Day-san in celebration of the Barangay’s Fiesta.

In the month of August, the city government

sustained the “TILAW FOOD FESTIVAL & EXHIBITS”. This is an effort to preserve the city’s rich cultural heritage through the culinary arts. This became an expected event every charter anniversary of the city, which


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provides an opportunity to every individual to excel in culinary, restaurant and hotel services. With this, the participants will compete in various skills competition like; live cooking, wine mixing with flair tending, table setting, bed making and napkin folding.

The City Tourism Office also facilitated the city’s “CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION” on the 31st of August; the BONOK-BONOK SA

SURIGAO TRADE EXPO (BOSSTEX) with a total of 38 Exhibitors from August 26 to September 20; the BONOK-BONOK

MARADJAW KARADJAW FESTIVAL AND

THE BONOK-BONOK MARADJAW

KARADJAW SEARCH FOR FESTIVAL

QUEEN ON the 8th of September; and the BONOK-BONOK MARADJAW

KARADJAW FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST

ON SEPTEMBER 16-30.

At left, are the city officials during the flag raising ceremony of the 42

nd Surigao City CharterDday Celebration. At right, Hon. City

Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas addressing the city athlete / employees during the opening of the Charter Sports-fest 2012.


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The 2012 Bonok–Bonok Festival was a great success despite the very limited funds; A total of 12 participants from the different municipalities/barangays of the province which comprises Category A and barangays from the city which comprises category B and special participation from Saint Paul University Surigao made the event colorful .

Last June to October 2012, the Search for Outstanding BOSS Barangay 2012 was launched. BOSS

is about Beautification and Cleanliness; Opportunities for Food Security; Services-Health and Social and Support for Tourism.

This project was launched by the city government to give inspiration and challenge to all the 54 Barangays of the City so that they will continue to give importance on the protection of the environment; to look for outstanding Barangays who advocates the following exemplary qualities, such as, a) Natural resources management, maintaining beautifications and cleanliness using their own resources; b) Sustainable food production program; c) Optimum Health Care and Social services; and Active Tourism and cultural programs, activities and events.

Twenty (20) Barangays pass the pre-evaluation for the Search of the Outstanding Boss Barangay 2012. Evaluators from Regional Offices such as Department od Social Welfare and Development, Department of Tourism, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture and Department of Environment and Natural Resources conducted the final evaluation to determine the winners. Below are the top 5 winners:

OUTSTANDING BOSS

BARANGAY 2012

– Barangay Nonoc

1ST RUNNER UP

– Barangay Mat-i

2ND RUNNER UP

– Barangay Orok

3RD RUNNER UP

– Barangay Sukailang

4TH RUNNER UP

– Barangay Trinidad


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On October 25, 2012, the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Surigao Strait was celebrated to

commemorate the historic naval battle during World War II with the theme “HOLD ON TO PEACE”. Various activities highlighted the celebration with the traditional pre-dawn memorial service at the Lipata Ferry Terminal. It was attended by foreign nationals representing the countries of the United States of America, Australia and Japan. Local officials of the city and Province also attended the ceremony and participated in the lighting of the eternal flame & wreath laying.

On December 7, 2012, the 10th Light-Up-A-Tree was celebrated. The Light up a tree project becomes a tradition of the City of Surigao during the Christmas season. The Tradition continues in its 10th year of showing the act of kindness and generosity of the Surigaonons, Companies, Non-Government Organizations, Associations and Business Establishments. Totaled to 71 sponsored the Christmas Lights and Decors. The donors of the Christmas Lights were given Certificate of Appreciation.


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Every December 16 – 24 of every year during the Misa de Gallo, the PAINIT SA PASKO at the

Luneta Park is flocked by mass goers to buy and taste Surigao’s native delicacies. A total of 32 sellers from the different Barangays of the City joined the project last year with total sales that reached to P186,301.00 for the whole nine (9) day duration of the activity. An increase of 3.53% from 2011 total sales was recorded for the year 2012.

4.4 Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion Investment Promotions & Business Development

Comparative No. of Registered Business Establishments Surigao City, CY 2008-2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

3,374 3,423 3,388 3,343 3,348 Source: Business Permits and Licensing Office, Surigao City

The city government sustained the One-Stop-Shop in the processing of business permits, and

the undertaking of business tax mapping activity simultaneous with the inspection of business establishments for assessment and collection purposes. These activities were jointly conducted by the composite members or team of the Business Permits and Licensing Office. As of CY 2012, the city registered a total of 3,348 business establishments. This is about 0.15% increase compared in 2011 of 3,348. The type of businesses that showed a slight increase was the real estate development, refreshments and service establishments, and the meat and fruit vending services.

Among the noticeable commercial development last year was the full operation of Gaisano

Capital Surigao, the pioneering mall established in Surigao City. Also the Parkway Commercial Center and the Citi Hardware was operated last year.


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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Surigao del Norte sustained its campaign on Business Name Registration (BNR). As of 2012, DTI recorded a total of 1,043 business name registrants, of which 603 firms accounted for the services sector, 431 firms from the trading sector, and 21 firms from the manufacturing/processing sector. The 2012 business name registration showed an increase of 58% compared against 2011 of 659 firms. This increase was attributed by the following interventions, namely:

1. Monitoring of compliance to Fair Trade Laws 2. Follow-up activities thru phone calls 3. Promotion of 50% discount of the registration fee 4. On-line BN registration briefing 5. Participation in the One Stop Shop Processing of Business Permits

Comparative No. of New Business Name Registration Surigao City, CY 2011-2012

Source of Business No. of Business Name Registered

% Increase (Decrease) 2011 2012

Trading 245 431 76%

Services 374 603 61%

Manufacturing/ Processing 40 21 (48%)

TOTAL 659 1,043 58% Source: Dept. of Trade & Industry, SDN

Last year, DTI recorded total business investments in Surigao City alone of P256.850 million. This is about 9.4% increase compared against year 2011 of P234.664 million. This increase was contributed by the services sector of about 11.3%, followed by the trading sector of 8.2%. Meanwhile, the manufacturing/processing sector has dropped to negative 60.8%. This is attributed by the operations of mining companies particularly in Claver areas.

The two-storey Gaisano CapitaL Surigao was fully opened to the public last March 15, 2012.

The two-storey Parkway Commercial Center located at Brgy. Luna.


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Comparative Business Investments Surigao City, CY 2011-2012

SOURCE OF BUSINESS

NO. OF FIRMS EMPLOYMENT INVESTMENTS (PhP) % INCREASE (DECREASE) 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012

Trading 245 431 625 1,010 54,530,000.00 59,000,000.00 8.2

Services 374 603 977 1,686 176,415,000.00 196,390,000.00 11.3

Manufacturing/ Processing/ Production

40 21 87 53 3,719,000.00 1,457,000.00 (60.8)

TOTAL 659 1,055 1,689 2,749 234,664,000.00 256,850,000.00 9.4 Source: Dept. of Trade & Industry, SDN

One of the indicators that supported the increase in investments was the opening of new commercial banks last year, like the China Bank; First Consolidated Bank; the East West Bank; and the Philippine National Bank-Surigao Branch at Gaisano Capital.

As partner of the city’s trade and industry development, DTI augmented the city’s thrust of promoting trade and industry services; the investment generation and business development services, thru trade fairs and exhibits; market matchings; product development and technology trainings; trade missions; product packaging and labeling; project proposal packaging; and, business consultancies and advisory services.

DTI’s facilitation on trade fairs and exhibits generated total domestic sales of P5.31 million. Among the trade fairs and exhibits conducted and participated by DTI were the following:

1. OTOP National Expo 2012 at Mandaluyong City 2. Naligayan Festival Trade and Exhibit at Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur 3. 21st Mindanao Business Conference Trade Fair 2012 at Butuan City 4. 2012 Surigao Best Market Day in Surigao City 5. 1st Provincial Business Conference Trade Fair at Surigao City 6. Mindanao Trade Expo 2012 in Davao City

The newly opened commercial banks operating in the city in 2012


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Employment Promotions

DTI’s campaign on business name registration resulted to 2,749 jobs generated for year 2012 which shows an increase of 63% compared against year 2011 of 1,689. The services sector contributed an increase of 72%; the trading sector contributed 62% increase; while the manufacturing/processing sector has decreased by 39%.

Meanwhile, the tourists spending in 2012 supported more than 4,593 local jobs in various

tourism related establishments, excluding the self-employed like the freelance guides, boatmen, drivers and porters who directly get jobs for every tourist that stays in the city. Tourism employment posted an increase of 4.86 % compared to 2011 data which accounted 4,380 local jobs.

Table below shows the generated tourism employment per sector of the industry.

Source: City Tourism Office

SECTOR FEMALE MALE TOTAL

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel 50 59 109

Apartelle 7 8 15

Pension Houses 88 53 141

Resorts 47 48 95

Tourist Inn 24 15 39

SUB TOTAL 216 183 399

FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

Restaurants 114 161 275

Fast Food Chains 203 247 450

Carenderia / Kitchenette / Eateries 219 153 372

Refreshment Parlors 218 195 413

SUB TOTAL 754 756 1,510

BARS / ENTERTAINMENT 177 55 232

SOUVENIR SHOPS 36 38 74

SHOPPING CENTERS 457 297 754

BOUTIQUE / BARBER SHOPS / BEAUTY SALONS 170 129 299

CATERING SERVICES 83 78 161

WATER TRANSPORT 18 335 353

AIR TRANSPORT 9 28 37

LAND TRANPORT 544 544

GASOLINE STATIONS 45 115 160

TOUR OPERATORS 34 36 70

SUB TOTAL 1,029 1,655 2,684

GRAND TOTAL 1,999 2,594 4,593


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The city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) registered a total of 10,501 skilled and unskilled applicants which is about 175% accomplishment against the actual target of 6,000. The PESO referred 10,311 applicants; solicited 13,656 job vacancies for overseas and local employment; and placed 8,725 applicants of which 16 were placed for overseas; 144 for local employment under the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) and 8,568 applicants under the LGU infra projects and clerical works.

The city government thru the city PESO also assisted a total of nine (9) manpower recruitment

agencies for local and overseas employment during the Special Recruitment Activity and Job Fairs. The city also facilitated the conduct of Mobile Pass-porting which was participated by eight (8) recruitment agencies for overseas employment and five (5) private companies for local employment.

Exports Promotion

The Bureau of Customs sustained its services in terms of imports and exports in the Port of Surigao City. As of 2012, its revenue collection performance reflected about 358.20% or actual cash collection of P81,988,030.44 against the actual target of P17,893,350.00. This year’s cash collection performance of the Bureau of Customs is about 2,388% increase compared against year 2011 of only P4,927,014.39. This cash collection performance has exceeded the target since the mining companies operating in the province particularly in Claver area imported thousands of heavy equipments and mining implements.

The Port of Surigao recorded about 343 entries of exports loaded to various countries of destinations. This is about 37% increase compared against year 2011 of 251 entries of exports. Among the commodities exported were the nickel ore, chrome ore and the iron sand fines, with a total aggregate export value of $417,455,583.19 or an increase of 36% compared against 2011 of $307,163,621.48

Conduct of Mobile Passporting held at the City Cultural Center on August 25, 2012. This occasion was graced by the Hon. City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas during the opening day.


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Technology Support for MSME Development

As partner in science and technology development and promotion, the DOST-Provincial Science Technology Center sustained the implementation of its banner program on Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) which resulted to the expansion and success of several Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Surigao City and Surigao Norte.

Among the SMEs that have extended technology interventions and financial assistance are as

follows:

Upgrading the Fabrication Capability of Alpha Kairos Omega Engineering and Metal Works for P298,750.00

Technology Intervention for the Upgrading of Meat processing Facility of Yanples Food Products for P484,000.00

Upgrading the Capability of Millennium Rice Mill Production for P312,260.00

Technology Intervention for Capability Upgrading of Arriba Steel industries for P433,866.25

Technology Intervention for Production Capability Enhancement of Balos Bakeshop for P110,400.00

Up-scaling of Delani Merchandise and Concrete Products on Sand, Gravel and Boulder Production for P999,040.00

Technology Upgrading of Metal Processing Capability of New Allied General Repair Shop for P495,000.00

Upgrading of Marbie Store’s Food Processing Facility for P125,000.00

Technology Assistance in Upgrading WBC Machine Shop Focusing Services on Machineries for P558,000.00

For the implementation of the SETUP Non Core or Grant In-Aid Program, the DOST-PSTC

provided technology interventions and financial assistance to five (5) identified projects. Among of which are the Technology Intervention for the Upgrading of HMR Bakery Production Facility at Bagong Silang, Brgy. Washington for P52,000.00.

In terms of Technology Trainings, DOST-PSTC conducted various seminars and trainings on

various technologies and technical skills benefiting 175 participants. Among these trainings and seminars are as follows:

1. Awareness Seminar on Food Safety and good Manufacturing practices for Food Processors 2. Bamboo and Rattan Treatment for Furniture and Handicraft Manufacturers 3. Mushroom Culture and Spawn Production Training 4. Forum on ITDI Solid Waste Management Technologies Focusing on Plastic Densifying and

Bioreactor Technology 5. Technology Training on TIG/MIG Welding 6. Technology Training and Demonstration on Soybeans Processing 7. Special Training on Nipa Sugar Production


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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

The environmental management component of the LGPMS showed the highest average rating of 4.9 or 98% among the five (5) areas of local government performance. This accomplishment is a collective effort among various stakeholders, composed of national line agencies, non-government organizations, local communities and the academe. In the forefront of our collaborative efforts is our strong partnership with the DENR.

5.1 Natural Resource Management

The city government thru the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) sustained the implementation of coastal management activities. Series of mangrove planting activities were conducted at Brgys. Balibayon, Orok, Nabago, Cabongbongan, Lipata, and San Jose. A total of 10,350 mangrove propagules were planted in 2012.

Various schools in the city actively involved in these mangrove planting activities like, Caraga

Regional Science High School, Philippine Women University, Surigao Del Norte National High School, Surigao City Pilot Elementary School, and St. Paul University Surigao. It was also participated by the personnel from Land Bank of the Philippines, Philippine National Bank, PNP-Surigao, PPA-PMO Surigao, Rotary Club of Surigao and the NSTP Rover Scouts.

As part of the National Greening Program (NGP), the city government also spearheaded tree

planting activities participated by different non-government organizations, government agencies and academes.

Students from the Caraga Regional Science High School

conducted mangrove planting at Brgy. Orok.

The pupils from the Surigao City Pilot Elem. School joined the

mangrove planting at Brgy. Lipata


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Being the city’s partner in the

conservation and management of the environment and natural resources, DENR-CENRO Surigao City sustained its campaign against illegal logging and cutting of forest products which resulted to the apprehension of about 39,029.62 board feet of undocumented lumbers plus conveyance in the transport. These apprehensions were conducted at Brgys. Luna, Washington, Taft, Rizal and Silop.

Intensified monitoring of the movement of forest products were strictly observed at the Port

Integrated Clearance Office in Lipata and Surigao City Base Ports; and at the DENR’s monitoring station in Bad-as, Placer, Surigao del Norte.

DENR’s implementation of the National Greening Program involved the roadside tree planting at Brgy. Togbongon to Brgy. Lipata Highway covering eight (8) hectares area planted with a total of 3,186 various seedlings. Likewise, rehabilitation activities of denuded forestlands were also conducted through the establishments of NGP Nurseries at the compound of DENR-CENRO, Brgy. San Juan.

DENR’s Land Management Services continued to

address poverty alleviation among the upland farmers and long-time public land occupants thru the issuance of land title. A total of 779 patents under Fund 101 (residential) and Fund 158 (agricultural) were issued to deserving landless beneficiaries and worthy claimants covering a total of 8.33 hectares and 612.47 hectares respectively. The Foreshore Areas applied by the city government were submitted to DENR Regional Office for the approval of the Survey Plan.

This is about 599.33 bd.ft of undocumented mixed dipterocarp species being apprehended by legal authorities at Sitio Cabalawan, Brgy.Rizal, Surigao City

Portion of DENR’s roadside tree planting from

Brgy. Rizal to Brgy. Lipata

Personnel from the City PNP (left) and Philippine National Bank (right) joined the tree planting activity at the Provincial Tree Park,

Surigao City


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DENR also facilitated the adoption of the final draft of Surigao Watershed Reserve Management

Plan by the Interim PAMB.

Various environmental events were also celebrated by DENR like the World Wetland Day on the month of February. About 200 mangrove propagules were planted at Sitio Panubigon, Brgy. Lipata in celebration of the World Wetland Day. The Earth Day was also celebrated last April 2012 through broadcast information about the National Greening Program. On May 12-13, 2012, the Migratory Bird Day was celebrated with the theme “Migratory Birds and People - together through time we celebrated Migratory Bird Day, Everyday, Everywhere”. The Ocean Month was celebrated on May 28 last year with the theme “Buhay Dagat, Buhay Natin. Coastal clean-up activities and seminar-workshops on Participatory Coastal Resource assessment was conducted in celebration of the Ocean Month. The World Environment Month last June 2012 was highlighted with the theme “Green Environment doest It Include You?”; and the Philippine Eagle Week was observed last June 4-12, 2012. 5.2 Waste Management and Pollution Control

The city government thru the City ENRO sustained the daily garbage collection and disposal to the Sanitary Landfill. This is despite of the limited serviceable garbage trucks collecting around the city’s service areas. There are about 13 garbage trucks maintained and operated by the City ENRO.

The City ENRO also sustained the operation of the city’s Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF’s) at

the City Public Market, Brgy. Taft; at the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal, Brgy. Luna; at the back of the City Hall Compound and at the back of the covered court of Brgy. Washington.

The sustained operation of these MRF’s attributed to the reduced volume of garbage that has

been disposed to the Cagniog Sanitary Landfill.

To sustain the implementation of Republic Act 9003, or the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, various orientation-seminars/ lectures on ecological solid waste management were conducted by the City ENRO to all schools, business establishments, government offices and barangay

The city’s garbage trucks with its garbage collectors collecting along the designated collection areas.


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residents within the city. This Information Education Campaign emphasized the importance of waste segregation at source and the practice of zero waste management, recycling of waste and composting of the biodegradable wastes.

The city’s Solid Waste Management Board was also regularly convened by the city government.

The most important agendum that has long been push-through by the city is the passage of the Ordinance on Comprehensive Ecological Solid Waste Management Program which was already forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for its enactment.

Concerning the development of the city’s Waste Treatment Facility at Brgy. Cagniog, the city

government thru the ENRO had already started the construction of the Cell-2 of the landfill since the Cell-1 has already been filled-up after one (1) year of operation. Last year, about 29,000 cubic meters of garbage were disposed to the landfill site.

A Technology Intervention on Solid Waste Management Utilization Using Plastic Densifier of the

City ENRO, Surigao City for P480,000.00 was accessed last year through the DOST. This technology intervention for the City ENRO is the acquisition of styro/plastic densifier, shedder and molders that will be installed at the Landfill Site at Brgy. Silop. This technology will be able to process and convert 20kgs

City ENRO personnel conducted Purok to Purok orientation-seminars on waste segregation at source. At right is the installation of

tarpaulin showing the waste segregation program/flow.

Members of the City’s Solid Waste Management Board during the formulation/drafting of the Proposed Ordinance on Comprehensive

Ecological Solid Waste Management Program.


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of styro and plastic wastes into useful products such as, plastic pots, school arm-chairs and pathway blocks.

Various maintenance activities were also conducted in the landfill site, such as follows:

1. repair and rehabilitation of the aerator motors 2. clean-up of drainage canals within the landfill site and along its road networks. 3. grass cutting/trimming within the premises of the landfill site 4. gravelling maintenance of road network going to the landfill 5. tree planting and nursery maintenance

With regards to the regulation on air, land and water pollution prevention, the City ENRO facilitated the Reorganization of the Surigao City Water Management Team as required under Republic Act 9275, or the Philippine Clean Water Act. With this, the Surigao City Water Management Team was able to enforce Executive Order 025 prohibiting fuel tanker to conduct bunkering service and refueling activity along the city boulevard facilities and port apron owned and maintained by the city government.

The City ENRO was also instrumental for the

crafting of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of City Ordinance No. 346 which is about the Environmental Hazard Fee for Domestic/Foreign Vessels Operating within the city’s water territory. With this Ordinance, about P75,000.00 were collected from different foreign vessels/shipping companies operating within the city’s water territory; and about P58,070.00 was collected from local/domestic vessels operating in the city.

View of the Cell-1 of the Sanitary Landfill at Brgy. Cagniog (left) which had already been filled-up with wastes. At right is the Cell-2

ready to be operated for the disposal.

Seminar on the effects of air pollution conducted by the City ENRO to the tricycle drivers operating in the city.


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With regards to the implementation of City Ordinance 277, about 869 operating tricycles were inspected as to the required garbage receptacles provided inside these public utility vehicles.

The Air Pollution Month last November was also celebrated by the city government thru an

information education campaign about the health effects of air pollution particularly to the tricycle drivers. Also, some personnel of this Office attended to Pollution Control Seminars and Orientations on Philippine Environment Impact System (EIS).

The ENRO also responded to various complaints like, dust pollution coming from business establishments and piggery raising within residential areas. Mining Industry Development Program Despite of the limited technical staff, MGB-13 monitored a total of 45 mining rights within the entire Caraga Region. The monitoring were focused and prioritized on active and operating mining claims. The inactive mining claim holders were reminded to be compliant on what were mandated under the Philippine Mining Law. In Surigao City, two (2) mining companies were regularly monitored, like Pacific Cement Philippines, Inc. at Brgy. Quezon; and the Pacific Nickel Philippines, Inc. at Nonoc Island Surigao City.


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6.0 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Total implemented infrastructure projects in 2012 have reached P 52,142,302.21 with an over-all accomplishment of 97.01%. Table below shows project categories and their corresponding project costs.

CATEGORY No. of

Projects Amount

% Accomplishment

1. Roads and Bridges a. Maint. Of Brgy. Roads & Bridges b. Roads ( const./improvt./repair) c. Drainage/Line Canal/Curb & Gutter/Slope

Protection d. Bridges/Footbridges/Culvert(

repair/improv’t/const)

52 33 17

6

1,838,530.24

25,772,269.06 2,228,500.00

1,479,000.00

100.00

94.58 98.82

100.00

2. School Buildings (const/improv’t/repair)

13

911,000.00

100.00

3. Seawall / Causeway (const/improv’t/repair)

9

1,410,000.00

90.00

4. Government Buildings: a. Rep/Improvt/Const of Gov’t Offices/Bldgs b. Day Care Center (repair/improv’t) c. Health Centers (repair/improv’t) d. Reading Center, Purok Centers e. Brgy. Hall/Covered Court/Stage/Multi

Purpose

20 11

6 13 11

12,741,550.91

179,052.00 730,500.00 145,500.00 870,500.00

94.20

100.00 100.00

94.62 100.00

5. Water Supply 24 810,040.00

96.46

6. Other Facilities: a. Street Lighting/Electrical Installation b. Site Dev./Basketball Court/Fence/Toilet

8

12

2,659,000.00

366,860.00

89.38

100.00

GRAND TOTAL

235

52,142,302.21

97.01%

Source: City Engineer’s Office


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Roads and Bridges Construction, improvement and repair of roads were the priority projects in 2012 and eventually upgraded the transport access conditions in the urban and rural areas with an amount of P 25,772,269.06 and in addition, a total of P 12,741,550.9 was allocated in the improvements and constructions of new government buildings during the year. Drainage, line canals, curb gutter improvements are the city’s long term flood mitigation were implemented with a budget of P 2,228,500.00; likewise seawall and causeways improvement effectively have put in place having nine (9) projects implemented with an amount of P 1,410,000.00. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) implemented a total allocation of P 101.376 M. for 21 projects under various sources. It includes road improvements, widening, asphalting and likewise constructed a 2 Barrel Box Culvert at Barangay Luna along the National- Secondary road, Surigao wharf road. Projects under the PDAF-Upperhouse and PDAF- Partylist ABAMIN include public market renovation and road concreting in the city.

Barangay Sabang Street Concreting

Sabang Coastal Road Asphalting

Malico Creek Twin Box Culvert Construction

Canlanipa Drainage Canal Construction


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Public Buildings

The City government continued to implement projects related to repairs of schools and in addition, a total of P 12,741,550.9 was implemented in the improvement and construction of government buildings in 2012. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) likewise allocated a total of P 1, 090, 000.00 million for two (2) classrooms under the Dep-Ed School Building Program. Utilities Surigao Metropolitan Water District (SMWD) implemented eight (8) water system related projects. Major developments include the construction of Gas Chlorination building with system instrumentation and Quality Monitoring Instrument installed. Moreover, expansion lines were laid to strategic locations like pipelining parallel with the airport runway and other priority areas.

Chlorination Building with Quality Monitoring Instrument and Chlorine Supply Depot

Veterans Building Construction Luneta Tourism Assistance center City Public Library

New Pipeline near the runway


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The Philippine Ports Authority ( PPA ) invested major improvements such as the back-up areas concreting and mooring system repairs/replacements in the baseport and while the removal of curb, gutter obstructions was the major project implemented at Lipata Ferry Terminal. Likewise during the year , the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) issued a Notice of Award to the winning bidder in the conduct of a Feasibility Study for Surigao City Airport Development Project with an amount of P 6,960,700.00 for its north runway expansion. Moreover, Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative ( SURNECO) implemented projects in the provision of large power capacities to new business establishments in the city e.g. Parkway, Miami Suite, Globe Telecoms, Eastwest Bank, STI and One Network Bank.

Lipata Ferry Terminal Backup Area Improvements

New Mooring Units Lipata Ferry Terminal Curb, Gutter Removal


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7.0 PLANS and PRIORITIES

Improve the Solid Waste Management System. The Solid Waste Management Board has already completed the draft Solid Waste Management Ordinance and there is a need for the Sangguniang Panlungsod to pass the appropriate legislative action that would finally push the enactment of this critical policy mechanism to strengthen existing initiatives in this area. Support equipment in the landfill site is already acquired and the development of the 2nd waste holding cell is set to be completed this year 2013.

Promote agricultural, fisheries and livestock development with special focus on Organic Agriculture. The SAFIDEV Program shall remain in the forefront of this undertaking. As such, completed projects last year like the organic vegetable farms, the various processing centers, vermi houses and the mariculture park shall be sustained, strengthened and expanded. Set to be completed this year is the organic animal feedmill plant project with the release of the funds from MRDP and DOLE already downloaded to the LGU.

More farm-to-market road projects and other livelihood support for farming and fishing communities under the auspices of the DA-PRDP and the funds accessed for local poverty reduction projects. A request to the Department of Agriculture for a comprehensive development of farm-to-market roads amounting to no less than P160 million was also initiated.

Another critical facility that has long been in the plans of the city government in no less than the last 20 years is the implementation of the Surigao City Fishing Port Project. The city has already undertaken the updating and submission for preliminary review of the Feasibility Study for the project and this has been favorably considered, and even approved in principle by the World Bank through their local conduit bank the Land Bank of the Philippines. Two (2) options for implementation is being considered: either by build-operate-transfer as the first one, and the second for a direct development loan.

A reefer van and mini ice making facility will also be put up. Funds from DA for the establishment of a cold storage to supplement our facilities at the City Slaughterhouse was already accessed.

Develop a New Site for Socialized Housing. The city has already acquired a 7-hectare lot in Brgy. Cagniog for P3.0 million. This will be developed for socialized housing and resettlement purposes to address the city’s burgeoning demand. The LGU is now on the process of complying with the requirements to finalize its agreement with the National Housing Authority for the acquisition of P15.0 million grant for site development.

Promote private sector investments for commercial, industrial and tourism development. Efforts in promoting investments have shown the recent entry of regional and even national names in business coming over to our city, the establishment of more banks and financial institutions. Sustained efforts will be pursued with local business conglomerates to finally realize the reopening of the Nonoc Nickel Refinery.

Improve local revenue generation. Although there is already the continuous improvement in the total amount of the locally-generated income and the reduction of the costs to collect them,


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there is still much to be done especially in terms of collection efficiency. Most targets remain unmet and the real property tax accomplishment rate remains lower than the national average for cities. The economic enterprises will be further strengthened and improved with the construction of a new 3-storey commercial building to replace the old barangayanon structure near the city boulevard.

Develop a new public cemetery. The arrival of the heavy equipment purchased last year will finally pave the way for the realization of this project. The present one is already full and does not anymore meet the standards for public health and safety and other related land use issues.

Provide security of tenure to residents of urban timber lands. The reclassification of more than 600 hectares of timber lands in the urban areas that are already fully built up has already been approved by the Senate on third and final reading. Once finalized, the city will be coordinating with the DENR to facilitate the issuance of patents in the subject areas and finally provide the residents their security of tenure and pave the way for greater development.

Pursue poverty reduction projects through the Bottoms-Up Budgeting process. This year the LGU was able to access no less than P38 million-worth of various projects intended to alleviate poverty. The proposals for the succeeding year for another P40 million-worth of grant funds to finance various initiatives were already submitted.

Sustain and strengthen the school building program. Sustain improvement of school facilities by pursuing both the regular programs that currently undertaken, and strengthening the network of cooperation with the private sector and other non-government organizations.

Sustain and expand the Sports Development Program. This program especially for the youth will be expanded to hold competitions for other sports discipline.

Fully operate the Bahay Pag-Asa. With the infusion last year of an additional P1.0 million, the city will also put in staff complementation and other logistical support to make the halfway house or rehabilitation facility for children in conflict with the law fully operational within the year.

Increase access to tourist attractions in the islands. The city is undeniably the jump off point to numerous destinations that we have in the islands, including the world-renowned Siargao and Bucas Grande. The strategy is to provide a suitable transport or a tourist ferry service to support LGU-organized tours for students (as an educational tour), domestic visitors and even complement demand from foreign tourists.

Continue improving the organizational capacity of the local government. The adoption of the recently updated Human Resource Management Plan will serve as the institutional basis in the on-going organizational development of the city government.

Promote investments for the expansion of the city boulevard. In line with our efforts to plan for better urbanization and provide a critical shore protection measure, the city has completed the initial plans and designs for the expansion of the city boulevard from the PACEMCO port to the Dolong Area.


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Enhance complementary legislative action for various development initiatives. The support of the Sangguniang Panlungsod to fast track complementary legislative actions shall be enhanced.

o updating of the City Investment Incentives Code o Solid Waste Management Ordinance o City Fishing Port Project o Tourist Inter-Island Transport o rental policies for the Commercial Building 3 Project

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