Caraga Today April-June 2017

4|Caraga’s economy expands in 2016 5|RLAs, GOCCs, LGUs to implement the PDP, RDP 2017-2022 18|2016 Regional Economic Situationer 24|Q1 2017 Regional Project Monitoring Report

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April - June 2017 Vol. XX Issue 2

A Publication of the Caraga Regional Development Council

COVER

Aksyon Para sa AmBisyon: The Philippine Development Plan Expo

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April - June 2016

On this issue

HIGHLIGHT On this issue we feature The Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship which coincides with the association’s 50th founding anniversary.

ASEAN 2017 identified priority themes that will direct the course that the association will take in the next 50 years.

NEWS 4 Caraga’s economy expands in 2016 GOCCs, LGUs to implement the Philippine Development Plan and Regional 5 RLAs, Development Plan 2017-2022 Railway Project conducts field inspection for Feasibility Study on the 6 Mindanao Butuan-Nabunturan-Davao Corridor

7 Caraga RPMC, LPMC learn new infra standards 8 World Bank extends assistance to Surigao del Norte FEATURES Central Support Office visits 9 NEDA NEDA Caraga 11 Living the Manobo Dream

saves lives, mitigate 17 Preparedness damage to assets 2017 Environment Month 28 Photos: Celebration

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Editor’s Note Jazmin D. Berido

In our first issue for 2017, we highlighted the accomplishments of the Caraga Regional Development Council and its Sectoral Committees. We also featured events leading to the formulation and endorsement of the Caraga RDP 2017-2022.

In this issue, we highlight the region’s economic growth in 2016 and the places, people and current events that drive it; the conduct of a field inspection for the Feasibility Study on the Butuan-Nabunturan-Davao Corridor of the Mindanao Railway Project; and the technical assistance provided by the World Bank Mission in Surigao City and Surigao del Norte.

The cover story features the provisions of Executive Order 27 directing government agencies to implement the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 and its regional counterpart; and the activities that are set to promote the Plan.

On the centerfold, you will find the thematic priorities for ASEAN 50. An article is also dedicated to give an overview of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship of the association’s 50th founding anniversary.

Feature articles on a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiary’s success story as well as activities that promote environmental awareness, resiliency and preparedness are also included.

ON THE COVER Secretary Ernesto Pernia holds a copy of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 during the Aksyon Para sa AmBisyon: The Philippine Development Plan Expo held in Pasay City on June 2, 2017.

Photo credits to Paul Torrente, NEDA DIS-MD.

You also get a glimpse of NEDA Undersecretary for Central Support Jose Miguel Dela Rosa’s visit to NEDA-Caraga, which coincides with the inauguration of the NEDA-Caraga Staff House and Wellness Center on May 8, 2017.

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Caraga economy expands in 2016 From the Philippine Statistics Authority

Caraga’s economy grew by 2.5 percent in 2016, two percentage points lower than the 4.5 percent growth posted in 2015.

Services Sector accounted for the largest share in the region’s total economic output with 48.4 percent in 2016. Industry followed with 35.2 percent while Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry, and Fishing (AHFF) ranked third with 16.5 percent.

Services expanded from 5.5 percent in 2015 to 8.7 percent in 2016. Financial Intermediation grew by 14.5 percent; Other Services by 10.5 percent; Trade and Repair by 8.7 percent; Transportation, Storage and

Communication by 7.8 percent; Public Administration and Defense by 6.4 percent; and Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities by 6.2 percent.

Industry suffered a reversal from 10.5 percent in 2015 to negative 3.3 percent in 2016 due to a contraction in Mining and Quarrying (MAQ).

Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas and Water Supply (EGWS), and Construction posted expansions of 5.9 percent, 5.0 percent, and 4.1 percent, respectively. MAQ declined by 8.5 percent.

AHFF declined by 2.3 percent in 2016 as Fishing further slowed down to negative 3.3 percent.

Agriculture and Forestry posted an improvement albeit still a negative growth of 0.8 percent.

Services contributed 4.0 percentage points to the region’s total growth in 2016. On the other hand, Industry and AHFF pulled down the growth by 1.2 percentage points and 0.2 percentage point, respectively.

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RLAs, GOCCs, LGUs to implement the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022

by Ms. Rhea Mae C. Mendez, NEDA-Caraga

President Duterte directed all government instrumentalities and agencies including governmentowned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) and local government units (LGUs) to implement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and its accompanying document, the Public Investment Program (PIP) for the period 2017-2022 by issuing Executive Order 27 on June 1, 2017.

The PDP 2017-2022 aims to lay down the foundation for a more inclusive growth, a high-trust society and a globally competitive knowledge economy. It was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board on February 20, 2017 after a series of regional stakeholder consultations and Cabinet-level and technical inter-agency discussions.

The priority programs and projects that will be implemented by the agencies to support the attainment of the Plan are contained in the PIP. The formulation of the PDP and PIP 2017-2022 is based on the longterm vision called Ambisyon Natin 2040, which is a guide for development planning over the next 25 years, to enable Filipinos to attain a standard of living best described as “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay” .

The Plan is also anchored on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, otherwise known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDG, which contains 17 goals that aim to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive and sustainable growth.

The PDP and PIP 2017-2022 also encapsulate the Duterte Administration’s 0+10 Socio-

Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia with his undersecretaries at the Philippine Development Plan Expo. Photo credits: Paul Torrente (DIS-MD), Leody Barcelon (DIS-OD) and Lance Agustin (DIS-DRD)

economic Agenda, which prioritizes strategies that aim to attain genuine inclusive growth such as instituting a progressive tax reform and a more effective tax collection, and accelerating annual infrastructure spending to account for 5 percent of gross domestic product.

Executive Order 27 directs all government instrumentalities and agencies to adopt and disseminate the PDP as well as align all their programs with it in the same way that its regional counterpart, the Caraga Regional Development Plan (CRDP) is aligned with the PDP. The CRDP is anchored on the regional goal of becoming the Fishery, Agro-Forestry, Mineral and Eco-tourism (FAmE) Center of the Philippines.

To monitor the Plan’s effectiveness, the NEDA Secretariat shall prepare the annual Socioeconomic Report based on the monitoring and accomplishment

reports submitted by implementing agencies.

NEDA’s Development Information Staff (DIS) spearheaded the conduct of a national launch dubbed as, “Aksyon Para sa AmBisyon: The Philippine Development Plan Expo” held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on June 2, 2017.

In support of EO 27, the NEDA Caraga Regional Office is set to promote the CRDP in a gathering of stakeholders at the provincial and regional levels with a FAmE torch relay, which will symbolize the sharing of responsibility and accountability of all sectors in society in achieving the regional goal. All Caraganons are enjoined to support the implementation of the Plan and the achievement of a comfortable, safe and secure life for all.

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Field inspection underway for the Mindanao Railway Project Feasibility Study

by Engr. Mitchell C. Castillon, NEDA-Caraga

The Proposed Mindanao Railway Project Source: MRP Project Team

On April 6, 2017, the Mindanao Railway Project Team led by Mr. Ramon Jimenez conducted the field inspection of the railway alignment in preparation for the feasibility study (F/S) on the Butuan-Nabunturan-Davao Section. The project team was composed of Schema Konsult, Inc., Engineering and Development Corporation of the Philippines (EDCOP) and Pacific Rim Innovation and Management Exponents, Inc. (PRIMEX), Representatives from the Central and Regional offices of NEDA and the Department of

Transportation joined the team during the field inspection from Butuan City to Agusan del Sur. The field inspection validated the actual condition of the terrain and some critical points such as potential railway station, river crossing and road crossing of the tentative railway alignment in the region. The information gathered will inform the finalization of the railway alignment and F/S preparation.

Also, the data gathered will provide guidelines in the spur lines in strategic cities and municipalities upon completion of

the core alignments, specifically from (1) Butuan City-Tagum City -Davao City-Digos City, (2) Iligan City-Cagayan de Oro – Butuan City, and (3) Digos CityKidapawan-Cotabato-Iligan City.

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Caraga RPMC, LPMC learn new infra standards

by Engr. Ian G. Miculob, NEDA-Caraga

With the aim of updating the regional and local monitoring members’ knowledge on the latest design and construction standards of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and health and educational facilities, the Caraga Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) initiated a one-day Orientation-Training on the Standards for Infrastructure Projects on May 4, 2017 at the NEDA Building, J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City.

Fifty participants attended the said orientation-training with the 11 Local Project Monitoring Committees (LPMCs) in the region sending two

representatives each. The RPMC members composed of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and Private Sector Representatives also participated in the training.

During her opening message, Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño encouraged the participants to ask questions besides learning concepts and tools in infrastructure standards.

Topics covered include Road

Standards, Building Standards, Bridge Standards, Flood Control and Slope Protection, Construction Methods and Process, and Materials Quality Control. Some points were clarified during the two sets of open forums.

The Department of Public Works and Highways provided a team of speakers composed of Engr. Jefferson T. Ignacio, Arch.

Catherine P. Curay, Engr. Glenn A. Castañeda, Engr. Bernie Hilario, Engr. Gil Monforte, and Engr. Ruperto Medidas.

Engr. Jefferson Ignacio of the Department of Public Works and Highways explains the technicalities of drainage design to the participants during the orientationtraining

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World Bank extends assistance to SDN

by Engr. Ian G. Miculob, NEDA-Caraga

In the aftermath of the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Surigao del Norte on February 10, 2017, the World Bank through the endorsement of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Finance (DOF) provided assistance through the project “Technical Mission – Post -Surigao Earthquake Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment,” which covers Surigao del Norte, Surigao City and Siargao Islands.

Italian, New Zealander and local consultants conducted rapid visual assessment on the damaged infrastructures and coastal assets in the province which include government and school buildings, offices, jetty, Cloud 9 Boardwalk, ports and seawalls.

Ms. Ivonnie Dumadag, Chief of the Surigao del Norte Provincial Tourism Office, leads the discussion during the presentation of the initial results of the vulnerability assessment. At the head table, are (from left to right): Provincial Governor Sol Matugas, World Bank representative Engr.

Artessa Saldivar-Sali, NEDA Infrastructure Staff Director Roderick Planta, Department of Finance Director Maria Estela Laureano, and Prof. Ulpiano Ignacio, AMH Philippines, Incorporated and Engr. Richard Croad, Gillrich Consulting Limited.

Two teams were deployed in Surigao del Norte-Surigao City and Siargao Islands area. The teams were composed of engineers from the Provincial Engineering Office and Municipal Engineering Office, NEDA – Caraga, and the structural-coastal consultants.

The initial results of the assessment were presented by Prof. Ulpiano Ignacio, a consultant from the AMH Philippines Inc., and Engr.

Richard Croad, structural-coastal engineer consultant from Gillrich Consulting Limited in New Zealand to Provincial Governor Sol Matugas and other provincial officials.

In the same forum, DOF Director Maria Estela Laureano shared about funding

opportunities to rebuild infrastructure assets of local government units (LGUs) through DOF. She added that the DOF is still accessing additional funding so more LGUs can avail of the program. NEDA Director Roderick Planta emphasized on the Build, Build, Build programs of the government and the need to have more resilient infrastructures.

The final results of the vulnerability assessment, including the findings on the structural integrity of the infrastructures and recommendations, are expected to be released soon after observations, data and information are processed by the consultants.

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Caraga hosts Foreign Travel Policy Briefing for Mindanao NROs

by Ms. Kristine Ann A. Guinoo, NEDA-Caraga

The National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office (NRO) Caraga hosted on March 9, 2017 the Foreign Travel Policy (FTP) Briefing for Mindanao NROs, with resource persons from the Human Resource Development Division (HRDD) of the NEDA Central Office. HR staffs from NROs IX, X, XII and Caraga participated in this one-day orientation. The updates on the FTP guidelines and computation of daily subsistence allowance were discussed by the resource persons from HRDD. The said activity aims to inform the participants on the existing rules and regulations that govern official

travels abroad of government employees.

The discussion also covered appropriate allowances for official foreign travels of government personnel, and obligations of a grantee or trainee in case of scholarship grants.

Further, it guided the staff in implementing authorized rates and in being prudent in managing expenses related to foreign travels.

NEDA Central Office staff poses with participants of the Briefing for Mindanao NROs.

NEDA Central Support Office visits NEDA Caraga

by Ms. Elsie O. Casurra, NEDA-Caraga

Undersecretary Jose Miguel R. De la Rosa headed a team from the NEDA Central Support Office (CSO) that visited Caraga from May 8 to 10, 2017. The team’s primary purpose is to strengthen NEDA regional and central office relations by resolving operational and administrative concerns of the regional offices.

The visit opened with presentations on the Human Resource Organizational Development Facility’s (HRODF) on -going assistance to NEDA in the formulation of the Strategic Competency-Based Human Resource Development Plan, Executive Order on Freedom of Information (FOI) and its Guidelines, and the IT Enhancement Program of NEDA.

After these presentations, the Regional Office shared its pressing concerns together with some recommendations to the CSO Team.

An open forum followed.

During the open forum, USec. Dela Rosa assured the NRO staff that Central Office would study the concerns and consider the recommendations proposed. He committed to provide timely support to all NROs whenever required.

The blessing and inauguration of the new NEDA-Caraga Staff House and Wellness Center also transpired during the visit. Usec. Dela Rosa and Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño led the ribbon cutting ceremony.

USec. Dela Rosa delivers his message of support for the NEDACaraga staff.

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In Photos: NEDA Central Support Office visit and inauguration of the NEDA-Caraga Staff House and Wellness Center USec. Jose Miguel Dela Rosa led the inauguration of the NEDACaraga Staff House and Wellness Center on May 8, 2017. The staff house and wellness center is located on the fourth floor of the NEDA-Caraga Building.

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Special Feature:

Living the Manobo Dream From DSWD-Caraga

Excerpts from Larawan 3.0, a coffee table book that compiles the success stories of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya) beneficiaries. Pantawid Pamilya benefitted 11,221 partner-beneficiaries in 2016 under its Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous Peoples (MCCT-IP). MCCT-IP partner-beneficiaries may be located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas or GIDA and majority of them belong to the Manobo Tribe spread across settlements in Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur.

Caraga Region is home to several indigenous peoples (IP). Twentytwo (22) kilometres from the Poblacion, Barangay Pakwan is the border between Lanuza in Surigao del Sur and Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte. It is mostly populated by Manobos, considered to be the most dominant tribe in the region in terms of population.

Manobo is derived from the terms Manuvu or Minuvu which simply means “people” or “person”. It may have also originated from the term Mansuba, meaning “river people”.

Manobos depend on the natural resources gathered from the mountains to survive. They are considered to be educationally advanced, highly intellectual and peace-loving.

Elma Macuray Bauzon is a pure-blooded Manobo, a mother of 4 school-aged children and a Pantawid Pamilya partnerbeneficiary. She is married to Arnel Dawug Bauzon who sustains their family from farming.

Their eldest Aila, 19, is taking up Bachelor of Science in Education Major in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) at the Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU) Cantilan Campus. The other 3 children, named Ariel Ace, Aaron King and Aira Queen go to Pakwan Integrated School and are in grades 8, 6 and 2, respectively.

“I am so thankful to Pantawid Pamilya for giving us the opportunity to grow. Through the Family Development Sessions, we learn new things and get to apply them at home”, Elma said in vernacular.

While Elma enjoys her responsibilities as a wife and mother, she is also inspired to finish her elementary education.

The Pantawid Pamilya benefits they enjoy are augmented by the assistance they receive as a community from the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). In addition, the construction of a foot path courtesy of Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services

(Kalahi-CIDSS) eases the IP children’s daily trip to the school.

The culture and environmentsensitivity plays a vital aspect in the successful implementation of the 3 major poverty-reduction programs of government, an appropriate response to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s new standing direction of delivering a “maagap at mapagkalingang serbisyo (timely and compassionate service).”

Ms. Elma Macuray Bauzon, a proud Manobo and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partner-beneficiary.

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ASEAN at 50: Partnering for Change, Engaging the World From ASEAN2017

Establishment The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on

30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN. Pillars The ASEAN Vision 2020, adopted by the ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN, agreed on a shared vision of ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring societies.

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The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) shall aim to ensure that countries in the region live at peace with one another and with the world in a just, democratic and harmonious environment.

 The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which was established in 2015 offers opportunities in the form of a huge market of US$2.6 trillion and over 622 million people. In 2014, AEC was collectively the

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third largest economy in Asia and the seventh largest in the world.

 ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to contribute to realizing an ASEAN Community that is peopleoriented and socially responsible with a view to achieving enduring solidarity and unity among the peoples and Member States of ASEAN. It seeks to forge a common identity and build a caring and sharing society which is inclusive and where the well-being, livelihood, and welfare of the peoples are enhanced.

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guided by the theme, “Partnering for Change Engaging the World” to reflect the Philippine government’s advocacy to promote unity with and among ASEAN member states and its global partners.

Consequently, the country will host a series of commemorative activities, regional meetings and side events all throughout the year. Among the most important events will be the Grand Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN and Closing Ceremony of the 50th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, which is happening in Manila on August 8, 2017 .

ASEAN 2017 The Philippines holds the Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017,

Photos taken during Opening Ceremony of the 30th ASEAN Summit at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Manila on April 29, 2017. Photo Credits: ASEAN 2017

Representation of unity to embody ASEAN’s vision of solidarity among member states Bright yellow sun to symbolize prosperity and hopeful beginnings

ASEAN emblem

Dove of peace painted in red to symbolize courage and dynamism

Thematic Priority 1: A People-Oriented and People-Centered ASEAN ASEAN states prioritize women empowerment, Migrant workers’ rights and social protection for the vulnerable sectors.

Thematic Priority 2: Peace and Stability in the Region A regional community devoid of illegal drugs, terrorism and transnational crimes creates a flourishing, resilient economy.

Thematic Priority 3: Maritime Security and C

Crafting a comprehensive pla citizens who d

Thematic Priority 4: Inclusive and Innovation

Promoting entrepreneur to compete

Source: ASEAN2017

Overall look as patterned after the host country, The Philippines

10 stars representing the ASEAN member states, positioned evenhanded to symbolize equality and active collaboration

Theme declaration

Cooperation

an to protect our seas and the depend on it.

n-led Growth

rship and IT in business e globally.

Thematic Priority 5: ASEAN’s Resiliency Embracing resilient development to make our region disaster-resilient and climate change adaptable.

Thematic Priority 6: ASEAN: A Model of Regionalism, A Global Player Stronger together in addressing critical issues that serve the world.

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In Photos: Earthquake and Fire Drill at NEDA-Caraga An Earthquake and Fire Drill was conducted by the Bureau of Fire Protection for NEDA-Caraga staff on May 12, 2017.

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Preparedness saves lives and mitigates damage

By Ms. Florian Faith P. Bayawa, Jr., DILG-Caraga

The Disaster Preparedness (DP) Committee of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) – Region 13 chaired by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) constantly reminds LGUs to be full force in disaster preparedness and readiness during its 1st Quarter Disaster Preparedness Committee Meeting on March 24, 2017 at Prince Hotel, South Montilla Blvd., Butuan City.

Mr. Donald A. Seronay, OICARD of DILG emphasized that preparedness saves lives and mitigates damage. Hence, the need for local government units (LGUs) to comply with at least the minimum standards on disaster preparedness.

Faced with several disasters starting in January, such as the Tail-End of a Cold Front (TECF), Low Pressure Area (LPA) and heavy rains which caused flooding in Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur, and Butuan City aggravated by the earthquake in the province of Surigao del Norte, the Department is pushing every LGU to comply with the minimum standards of disaster preparedness; observe the expedient utilization of disaster funds; and follow strictly the Operation L!STO protocols.

As RDRRMC Vice Chair for Disaster Preparedness, the DILG ensures that LGUs are fully-

equipped with the necessary skills and capability to face and survive hazards, as well as cope with the impact of disasters. Part of the discussion during the meeting is the engagement of member agencies in Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) with the Department of Budget and Management, Listong Pamayanan Community Drills by the Philippine Public Safety College, Listong Pamilyang Pilipino by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); and the reproduction of disaster risk reduction / climate change materials for the advocacy and information campaign of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

The Provincial and City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (P/ CDRRMOs), Local Resource Institutes (LRIs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and DP member agencies attended the meeting.

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Quick Look at Caraga’s Economy: 2016 Inflation rate increases Inflation Rate, 2015-2016 4.0 3.0 2.0

Consumer price index increases

1.0

Consumer Price Index, 2015-2016

0.0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2015

166.00 164.00

2016

162.00 160.00

Purchasing power of peso maintains

158.00

Purchase Power of Peso, 2015-2016

154.00

156.00 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

0.64 0.63 0.63 0.62 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.60

2015

2016

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2015

2016

Employment rate slightly increases Key Labor Statistics, 2015-2016 100.00 90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 0.00

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

2015 2016

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GRDP grows at a slower rate

Gross Regional Domestic Product Growth Rates and Gross Value, in Billion Pesos 100

9.4

10

98

8

96

6

4.5

94

2.5

92

90

92.42

96.59

99.02

88 2015

Gross Value

2016

Growth Rate

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Palay production drops Palay production dropped by 3.97% Agusan del Norte: 14.60% Agusan del Sur: -47.60% Dinagat Islands: -3.85% Surigao del Norte: -18.11% Surigao del Sur: -7.57%

Corn production improves Corn production improved by 21.68% Agusan del Norte: 51.84% Agusan del Sur: 16.81% Dinagat Islands: 76.23% Surigao del Norte: -29.08% Surigao del Sur: 25.49%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority-Caraga

2

0 2014

Agriculture Production

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Agriculture Production 2016 2015

2016 2015

2016 2015

17,121

76,245

775,473

2,624

▼

▼

▼

▼

17,228

83,349

804,723

2,677

Mango

Fish

Coconut

Carabao

278,015

33,284

24,720

5,615

5,985

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

259,738

30,148

18,201

4,978

3,970

Banana

Camote

Cassava

Calamansi

Eggplant

13,864

42,388

1,677

▲

▲

▲

13,254

39,589

1,421 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority-Caraga

Chicken Log Production (in Metric Tons)

Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Caraga

Hog

Cattle

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Trade and Industry Domestic sales grow Domestic sales grew 6.83% Agusan del Norte: 23.02% Agusan del Sur: 15.74% Dinagat Islands: 25% Surigao del Norte: -1.51% Surigao del Sur: -23.34%

Business name registration increases Business name registration increased by 11.04% Agusan del Norte: 6.97% Agusan del Sur: 7.34% Dinagat Islands: 132.96% Surigao del Norte: 8.03% Surigao del Sur: 10.39%

Source: Department of Trade and Industry-Caraga

Manufactured forest products drop Manufactured forest products dropped by 9.21% Lumber: -1.32% Veneer: -7.57% Plywood: -3.03% Blockboard: -32.23% Fiberboard: 45.26% Matches: -12.03% Barecore: 85.86%

Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources-

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Services Bank assets increase

Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Tourist arrivals drop

Source: Department of Tourism-Caraga

Number of banks increase

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Services Number of shipcalls increase

Source: PPA Surigao and PPA Agusan del Norte

Number of flights increase

Source: CAAP Butuan, Surigao, Siargao.

Tandag

Index and non-index crimes drop

Crime volume drop by 30%

Source: Philippine National Police-Caraga

Butuan City: -46.67% Agusan del Norte: -2.08% Agusan del Sur: -28.51% Dinagat Islands: -11.49% Surigao del Norte: -31.49% Surigao del Sur: -17.91%

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1st Quarter 2017 Regional Project Monitoring Name of Project 1 San Jose RHU

Fund Physical Status (%) Utilization (%) Target Actual Slippage 0% -

2 Improvement/Upgrading of San Jose Road (Gravel to Concrete) Sta. Cruz to Wilson (Access to Sta. Cruz Beach)

3 Concreting of Sta. CruzWilson, San Jose FMR 4 Road Upgrading (Unpaved to Paved) of Dinagat-Loreto Road, K11+217 - K13+475, K23+031 - K23+246, K23+259 - K23+305, PDI 5 Upgrading of (Unpaved to Paved) of Dinagat-Loreto Rd (New MabuhayCayetano Road Section) 6 Dinagat District Hospital

3.10

10.18

7.08

Employment Remarks M F no no The project being monitored is the data data additional P2 million fund for RHU completion. As of monitoring time, the LGU of San Jose, PDI has yet to award the project to the winning bidder.

The findings pertain to existing RHU Building under HFEP 2014 based on DPWH POW which will be supplemented by the new completion project. no no The project is still ongoing with data data positive slippage.

The project has a 3rd section.

However, it was not included in the approved budget since sections 1 and 2 were prioritized. The total width of Sections 1 and 2 were increased from 5 meters to 6.1 meters since it was considered as a tourism road.

62%

100.00

95.25

No data

100.00

97.44

81%

100.00

100.00

-

no no The project has been completed. data data

13%

40.00

40.00

-

7 Ferdinand CIS

89%

100.00

100.00

-

8 Dinagat-Loreto Rd K0037 + 581 – K0041 + 000, Nazareth - Pantinople (Basilisa).

85%

100.00

100.00

-

no no The project is ongoing at 40% acdata data complishment.

45 0 The project has been completed but not yet turned over. no no The project has been completed data data as of September 2016.

9 Gen. Aguinaldo CIP

30%

100.00

85.00

No data

no data

no data

10 Bolod-bolod

(4.75)

no no The project is still ongoing. data data (2.56) no no The project is ongoing with negadata data tive slippage.

Landslide markings/signs are visible/installed in the project in some areas.

(15.00) 65 0 The project has been completed.

Dam has been turned over but there is still ongoing 72m canalization and remaining siphon works. no no The project is still ongoing data data

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Name of Project 11 Bayugan CHO 12 Andanan RIS

25 Fund Physical Status (%) Utilization (%) Target Actual Slippage 75% 100.00 100.00 66%

13 Andanan RIS

73.71

74.82

100.00

100.00

1.11

Employment Remarks M F no no The project has been completed data data with punch listing.

120

3

The project is ongoing.

-

480

24 The project has been completed

14 Salvacion BHS

77%

100.00

100.00

-

no no The project has been completed data data with minor works.

15 Rehabilitation/Major Repair of Sta. Irene Bridge along NRJ Bayugan-CalaitanTandag Road 16 Kasilayan CIS Extn.

92%

100.00

100.00

-

no no The project has been completed. data data

93%

100.00

100.00

62.00

55.08

17 Concreting of Marfil, Rosario – Tagbina Boundary

no no The project is ongoing. data data (6.92) 25 2 The project is ongoing.

-

18 Concreting of Jct. Highway -Hinayhayan-Upper Tagcarait, Bacolod, Cagwait FMR

70%

100.00

100.00

19 Construction of Tago – La Paz Road (SDCR Alternate Route), La Paz, Surigao del Sur 20 Hubo CIS

18%

100.00

97.54

(2.46)

50

1

84%

95.00

83.72

(11.28)

90

1

21 Libas Sud CIS

60%

92.00

60.24

22 Upgrading (Gravel to Concrete) of the NRJ-Tandag Airport-Bioto Road, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur GRAVEL TO PAVED 23 Surigao-Davao Coastal Road, K1269+900 K1270+000, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur OTHER IMPVT WORKS(SLOPE PROTECTION, DRAINAGE, SIDE-

74%

no data

100.00

60%

no data

100.00

no no The project has been completed. data data

24 Concreting of [Existing Gravel Road], Brgy. Cabangahan – Brgy. Lobo Road

85%

no data

100.00

no no The project has been completed data data on 30 September 2016.

-

no no The project has been completed. data data

The project is substantially completed.

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

(31.76) 20 1 The project is ongoing with negative slippage. no no The project has been completed. data data

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In Photos: 1st Quarter 2017 Regional Project Monitoring

Hubo Communal Irrigation System in San Agustin, Agusan del Sur

Surigao-Davao Coastal Road

Rehabilitation of Sta. Irene Bridge along NRJ Bayugan-Calaitan-Tandag Road

Andanan River Irrigation System in Bayugan City

Rehabilitation of Sta. Irene Bridge along NRJ Bayugan-Calaitan-Tandag Road

Upgrading of section along Dinagat-Loreto Road in San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands

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Colophon Edition Caraga Today Volume XX Issue 2 April-June 2017 Publisher Caraga Regional Development Council Address NEDA-Caraga Building JP Rosales Avenue, Butuan City 8600 Construction of Isolation Building in Dinagat District Hospital in Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Islands

Telephone 085 342-5774 Email caraga.neda@gmail.com Online Versions issuu.com/nedacaraga slideshare.net/NEDACaraga13

Editor-in-Chief Jazmin D. Berido Associate Editor Melanie A. Maur

Concreting from Sta. Cruz to Wilson Farm-to-Market Road in San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands

Managing & Lay-out Editor Rhea Mae C. Mendez Writers Ian G. Miculob Mitchell C. Castillon Elsie O. Casurra Kristine Anne A. Guinoo Rhea Mae C. Mendez Contributors DILG-Caraga DSWD-Caraga PSA-Caraga Graphics designed by Freepik and distributed by Flaticon

Construction of Bolod-Bolod Communal Irrigation System (CIS) in Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands

Advisers RD Mylah Faye Aurora B. CariĂąo ARD Roy B. Kantuna

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In Photos: 2017 Environment Month Celebration Spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Caraga Region celebrated the 2017 Philippine Environment Month with an Opening Program on June 1, 2017.

Celebration of the Holy Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral

Commitment signing Opening Program and Recognition of Strategic Partners at the Atrium of Robinson’s Place Butuan

Dance tribute to the environment

Exhibit at the mall atrium

The DENR Choir performs at the Opening Program