Caraga Today July-September 2016

4|Caraga Region’s economic growth decelerates in 2015 8|Sustainable Development Goals 7-12 22|Q1 Regional Economic Situationer 28|Q2 2016 Regional Project Monitoring Report

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July-September 2016 Vol. XIX, Issue 3

A Publication of the Caraga Regional Development Council

CENTERFOLD

Winners of the AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics

Knowledge Olympics

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On this issue

HIGHLIGHT On this issue, we feature the winners of the AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics which was participated by 84 grades 7-11 students from 13 public high schools in the region.

17|NEDA-Caraga, DepEd-Caraga mount AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics

NEWS 16 Local Government Units encouraged to adopt Social Pension fund transfer scheme 17 Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council launches Caraga Roadmap for Peace 31 NEDA Caraga primes for development planning 2017-2022 32 802 Surigao del Sur farmers now landowners 34 Private Sector selects reps to Caraga Regional Development Council FEATURES 6 Duterte’s 10-point agenda 33 Coffee perks up farmers’ lives 7 Duterte Health Agenda 36 Federalism 101: The Basic Questions and Municipalities Competitiveness 14 What is Renewable Energy 38 Cities Index 2016 Results: Caraga Region Decent work and economic growth: 15 Why it matters 39 September is Development Policy Research Month

18 Anatomy of a Smart City 32 Journey towards empowerment

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Editor’s Note Jazmin D. Berido

In the first quarter 2016 issue of Caraga Today we introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while in the second quarter 2016 issue we featured the SDGs 1 -6 with their corresponding targets together with some facts and figures and related stories. We also introduced the AmBisyon Natin 2040.

In this issue, we feature the SDGs 7-12 with their corresponding targets, some facts and figures and relevant stories.

The remaining SDGs 13-17 will be elaborated in the next issue. In addition, we feature the activities that we have conducted to promote the AmBisyon Natin 2040.

Along with the implementation of the SDGs, we are featuring the Duterte 10-point agenda, the Duterte Health Agenda, and the economic situation of the region in 2015.

For each SDG, we gathered relevant issues and stories and feature them here. For SDG 7, we feature the basic questions on renewable energy, which includes the benefits of using renewable sources of energy for sustainable development. For SDG 8, we highlight the importance of decent work to attain inclusive and sustainable economic growth. For SDGs 9, 11, and 12, we summarized the goals into an infographic dissecting the anatomy of a smart city. The concept of smart city encapsulates what SDGs 9, 11, and 12 promote—smart connections, smart economy, smart people, smart living, smart

governance, and smart environment. Also, we feature the results of 2016 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index. The index is a measure of how competitive a city or municipality is in terms of economic dynamism, government efficiency, and infrastructure.

Further, we feature the importance of developing evidence-based policies and programs on risk reduction and resilience building as the theme of the development policy research month.

For SDG 10, we feature the social pension fund transfer scheme and the Caraga Roadmap for Peace as tools in reducing inequality. We also have stories from beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department of Agrarian Reform.

To draw public support for the realization of the SDGs as well as

the AmBisyon Natin 2040, NEDACaraga in partnership with DepEdCaraga mounted the AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics.

The event was attended by 84 public grades 7-11 students. The participants competed in three events—slogan-making contest, pitch a brilliant idea contest, and quiz bowl. At the centerfold, you will find the winners of the event.

At the back cover, you will find the photos of the event.

Also in relation to realizing the SDGs and the AmBisyon Natin 2040, we feature the preparations done by NEDA-Caraga and the Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) for the upcoming drafting of the successor Regional Development Plan and the selection of private sector representatives to the Caraga RDC. Lastly, we tackle the debate on the proposal to create a federal system of government. Here, we feature the basics of a federal system of government - its difference from a unitary system of government, its operationalization, and the distinct functions of the federal, state, and local governments within a federal system, and its strengths and weaknesses. In the next issue, we will tackle the proposals to create a federal government in the Philippines particularly that of Prof. Jose Abueva’s and former Senator Aquilino Pimentel’s, Jr.

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Caraga Region’s economic growth decelerates in 2015

by Paul Edward B. Castillo, NEDA-Caraga

The Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) preliminary results from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reveal that Caraga Region’s economy slowed down in 2015.

Caraga’s economy, as measured in terms of GRDP, reached PhP96.29 billion in 2015 based on constant prices. This represented a 4.2% increase from PhP92.42 billion in 2014.

However, the growth rate was lower by 5.2 percentage points against the 2014 annual growth rate of 9.4%.

The slowdown in the region’s economy was mainly attributed to the decline in Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing (AHFF) and the deceleration of Industry and Service Sectors.

The biggest slump was noted in the Agriculture and Forestry subsector of the AHFF, which growth rate plummeted from 1.4%in 2014 to negative 9.6% in 2015, bringing down the overall AHFF performance in 2015 from positive 1.3% in 2014 to negative 8.5%. The contraction of Agriculture and Forestry subsector was mainly due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the region that caused dryness and pest and disease infestations in most agricultural areas during the third and fourth quarters in 2015.

Industry Sector decelerated to 9.9% in 2015 from 14.8% in 2014

due to the slowdown of Mining and Quarrying (MAQ) and Manufacturing subsectors. MAQ slowed down from 14.7% in 2014 to 9.9% in 2015. The deceleration of its growth was mainly affected by the decline in the global prices of mineral which prompted mining companies to reduce their production activities. Likewise, Manufacturing stalled from 12.7%to 2.6% in 2015. However, Electricity, Gas and Water Supply acted as buffer to the overall performance of the Industry Sector by posting a growth rate of 24.1% in 2015 from negative 5.8% in 2014.

Furthermore, the overall performance of the Service Sector slowed down from 9.2% to 5.3% in 2015 due to the weakened growth of some of its subsectors.

Transportation, Storage and Communication recorded the biggest drop in growth from 16.4% to 4.2% in 2015, affecting the overall performance of the Service Sector. However, Other Services experienced an increase of 2.4 percentage points from 4.6% in 2014 to 7.0% in 2015.

The increase was mainly attributed to the improvement of the tourism industry in the region.

Despite the drop in its growth rate, the Services Sector continues to account for the biggest share of the region’s economy contributing 45.7% in 2015. It is followed by Industry Sector, which contributed 37.2%. The AHFF Sector’s contribution is recorded at 17.1%.

Caraga Region ranks 16th in terms of regional share to the national GRDP by contributing a measly 1.3% in 2015. The same share was accounted for in 2014.

The National Capital Region, CALABARZON and Central Luzon remain as the top three regions with the biggest economies.

The preliminary results on the Caraga Region’s economy may still change given the inputs provided by the stakeholders from the government and private sectors during the 2015 Report on the Economy of Caraga Region News Conference hosted by PSACaraga last 28 July 2016.

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Gross Regional Domestic Product (Php’000) by Industrial Origin 2014-2015 and Growth Rates (in Percent) by Industry Caraga Region 2013-2015 at Constant 2000 Prices INDUSTRY I. AGRI., HUNTING, FORESTRY & FISHING a. Agriculture and Forestry b. Fishing

2013 17,821,136 15,147,863 2,673,273

2014 2015 18,049,777 16,507,123 15,356,049 13,875,856 2,693,683 2,631,267

2013-14 2014-15 (8.5) 1.4 (9.6) 1.4 (2.3) 0.8

II INDUSTRY a. Mining and Quarrying b. Manufacturing c. Construction d. Electricity, Gas and Water Supply

28,381,300 18,051,703 2,398,531 6,463,944 1,467,122

32,589,435 35,808,321 20,705,160 21,749,967 2,704,152 2,774,111 7,798,338 9,569,024 1,381,785 1,715,219

14.8 14.7 12.7 20.6 (5.8)

9.9 5.0 2.6 22.7 24.1

III SERVICE a. Transport, Storage & Communication b. Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods c. Financial Intermediation d. Real Estate, Renting & Business Activities e. Public Administration & Defense; Compulsory Social Security f. Other Services

38,272,970 13,352,497

41,779,510 43,974,610 15,545,952 16,193,549

9.2 16.4

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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

84,475,406

3,209,720 3,419,304 5,037,487 4,699,442

3,465,602 3,613,063 5,307,222 4,903,872

3,725,596 3,817,017 5,699,398 4,969,723

8.0 5.7 5.4 4.4

7.5 5.6 7.4 1.3

8,554,520

8,943,795

9,569,326

4.6

7.0

92,418,723 9,629,0055

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4.2

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

GRDP Growth Rates by Region: 2013-14 and 2014-2015 At Constant Prices, In Percent REGION / YEAR 13-14 PHILIPPINES NCR

14-15

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

6.2 5.9

5.9 6.6

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

3.3

3.7

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ILOCOS

6.4

5

II

CAGAYAN VALLEY

7.2

3.7

III

CAR

CENTRAL LUZON

9.3

5.3

IVA

CALABARZON

5.1

5.9

IVB

MIMAROPA

8.3

1.7

V

BICOL

4.3

8.4

VI

WESTERN VISAYAS

5.2

8.3

VII

CENTRAL VISAYAS

7.8

4.8

VIII

EASTERN VISAYAS

-2.4

3.9

IX

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

6.6

7.2

X

NORTHERN MINDANAO

7.1

5.5

XI

DAVAO REGION

9.3

7.9

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SOCCSKSARGEN

6.2

3.3

CARAGA AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

9.4 3

4.2 -0.8

XIII ARMM

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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Duterte’s 10-point agenda Continue and maintain current macroeconomic policies, including fiscal, monetary, and trade policies

Ensure security of land tenure to encourage investments, and address bottlenecks in land management and titling agencies

Institute progressive tax reform and more effective tax collection, indexing taxes to inflation

Invest in human capital development, including health and education systems, and match skills and training

Increase competitiveness and the ease of doing business

Promote science, technology, and the creative arts to enhance innovation and creative capacity

Accelerate annual infrastructure spending to account for 5% of GDP, with Public-Private Partnerships playing a key role

Improve social protection programs, including the government's Conditional Cash Transfer program

Promote rural and value chain development toward increasing agricultural and rural enterprise productivity and rural tourism

Strengthen implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law

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Duterte Health Agenda Goals

Financial Protection Filipinos, especially the poor are protected from high cost of health care

Health Outcomes Filipinos attain the best possible health outcomes with no disparity

Responsiveness Filipinos feel respected, valued, and empowered in all of their interaction with the health system

Values and Objectives

Equitable and Inclusive Filipinos, especially vulnerable populations, are able to access services with least financial, cultural and geographical barriers

High Quality and Comprehensive Filipinos are able to demand full range of quality and compassionate services that are at par with global clinical and non-clinical standards

Efficient and Sustainable Filipinos are able to continuously get the most health from resources allocated (efficient and cost-effective)

Transparency and Participatory Filipinos are able to make informed choices with respect to their health/care and participate in local and national discourse

Strategy Advance primary care, quality and cost effectiveness Cover all Filipinos with comprehensive health financing Harness Health Human Resource for productivity Invest in digital health and data Enforce standards, accountability and transparency Value clients and patients Elicit multi-stakeholder support for health

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Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Targets  By 2030, ensure universal access

Facts and Figures  1 in 5 people still lacks access to modern electricity

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charcoal or animal waste for cooking and heating Energy is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 60% of total global greenhouse gas emissions Reducing the carbon intensity of energy is a key objective in long-term climate goals.

to affordable, reliable and modern energy services  By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix  By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency  By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure

Why it matters: Affordable and clean energy Our everyday lives depend on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably.

A well-established energy system supports all sectors: from businesses, medicine and education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and hightechnology. Conversely, lack of access to energy supplies and transformation systems is a constraint to human and economic development.

I have access to electricity. Why should I care about this goal?

For many decades, fossil fuels such as coal, oil or gas have been major sources of electricity production, but by burning carbon fuels, they produce large amounts of greenhouse gases which cause climate

change and have harmful impacts on people’s well-being and the environment. This affects everyone, not just a few. Moreover, global electricity use is rising rapidly. In a nutshell, without a stable electricity supply, countries will not be able to power their economies.

How many people are living without electricity?

Over 1.2 billion people—one in five people of the world’s population— do not have access to electricity.

The majority are concentrated in about a dozen countries in Africa and Asia.

Without electricity, women and girls have to spend hours fetching water, clinics cannot store vaccines for children, many schoolchildren cannot do

and clean energy technology

 By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

homework at night, and people cannot run competitive businesses.

Another 2.8 billion people rely on wood, charcoal, dung and coal for cooking and heating, which results in over four million premature deaths a year due to indoor air pollution.

What would it cost to switch to more sustainable energy?

The world needs to triple its investment in sustainable energy infrastructure per year, from around $400 billion now to $1.25 trillion by 2030.

Regions with the greatest energy deficits—Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia—need our help to improve energy access.

That includes pushing harder to find clean, efficient, and affordable alternatives to health-damaging cook stoves.

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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all Targets  Sustain per capita economic

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growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including focus on high-value added and labor-intensive sectors Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavor to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

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measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for TradeRelated Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labor Organization

Facts and Figures  Global unemployment increased

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from 170 million in 2007 to nearly 202 million in 2012, of which about 75 million are young women and men.

Nearly 2.2 billion people live below the US$2 poverty line and that poverty eradication is only possible through stable and well-paid jobs.

470 million jobs are needed globally for new entrants to the labor market between 2016 and 2030.

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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Targets  Develop quality, reliable,

Facts and Figures  Basic infrastructure like roads,

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information and communication technologies, sanitation, electrical power and water remains scarce in many developing countries About 2.6 billion people in the developing world face difficulties in accessing electricity full time 2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation and almost 800 million people lack access to water 1-1.5 billion people do not have access to reliable phone services Quality infrastructure is positively related to the achievement of social, economic and political goals Inadequate infrastructure leads to lack of access to markets, jobs, information and training, creating a major barrier to doing business Undeveloped infrastructures limit access to health care and education Manufacturing is an important employer. In 2013, it is estimated that there were more than half a billion jobs in manufacturing Industrialization’s job multiplication effect has a positive impact on society. Every one job in manufacturing creates 2.2 jobs in other sectors Small and medium-sized enterprises that engage in industrial processing and manufacturing are the most critical for the early stages of industrialization and are typically the largest job creators. They make up over 90 per cent of business worldwide and account for between 50-60% of employment

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sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with focus on affordable and equitable access for all Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally-sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities Enhance scientific research,

almost 800 million people lack access to water

upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending  Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States 18  Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities  Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation

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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries Targets  By 2030, progressively achieve

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and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and

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financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent

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average income inequality increased by 11% in developing countries between 1990 and 2010

more than 75% of the population are living today in societies where income is more unequallydistributed than it was in the 1990s

increased by 11% in developing countries between 1990 and 2010 More than 75% of the population are living today in societies where income is more unequally-distributed than it was in the 1990s Inequality harms growth and poverty reduction, the quality of relations in the public and political spheres and individuals’ sense of fulfillment and self-worth In a global survey conducted by UN Development Programme, policy makers from around the world acknowledged that inequality in their countries is generally high and potentially a threat to long-term social and economic development Evidence from developing countries shows that children in the poorest 20% of the populations are still up to three times more likely to die before their fifth birthday than children in the richest quintiles Social protection has been significantly extended globally, yet persons with disabilities are up to five times more likely than average to incur catastrophic health expenditures Despite overall declines in maternal mortality in the majority of developing countries, women in rural areas are still up to three times more likely to die while giving birth than women living in urban centers

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Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Targets  By 2030, ensure access for all to

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Facts and Figures  3.5 billion people – lives in cities today

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population will live in urban areas 95% of urban expansion in the next decades will take place in developing world 828 million people live in slums today and the number keeps rising The world’s cities occupy just 3% of the Earth’s land, but account for 6080% of energy consumption and 75% of carbon emissions Rapid urbanization is exerting pressure on fresh water supplies, sewage, the living environment, and public health The high density of cities can bring efficiency gains and technological innovation while reducing resource and energy consumption.

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adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of

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cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels Support least developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials

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Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Targets  Implement the 10-year framework

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of programs on sustainable consumption and production, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle

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practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities

Facts and Figures Water  Less than 3% of the world’s water is drinkable, of which 2.5% is frozen in the Antarctica, Arctic and glaciers.

Humanity must therefore rely on 0.5% for all of man’s ecosystem’s and fresh water needs.  Man is polluting water faster than nature can recycle and purify water in rivers and lakes.  More than 1 billion people still do not have access to fresh water.  Excessive use of water contributes to the global water stress.  Water is free from nature but the infrastructure needed to deliver it is expensive.

Energy  Households consume 29% of global energy and consequently contribute to 21% of resultant CO2 emissions.  One-fifth of the world’s final energy consumption in 2013 was from renewables.

Food  1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year while almost 1 billion people go undernourished and another 1 billion hungry.  2 billion people globally are overweight or obese.  Land degradation, declining soil fertility, unsustainable water use, overfishing and marine environment degradation are all lessening the ability of the natural resource base to supply food.

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What is Renewable Energy?

What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is energy derived from naturally derived sources that replenish themselves over a period of time without depleting the Earth's resources. They also have the benefit of being abundant, available in some capacity nearly everywhere, and they cause little, if any, environmental damage.

Types of renewable energy resources include moving water (hydro, tidal and wave power), thermal gradients in ocean water, biomass, geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind energy.

What are the benefits of renewable energy?

Renewable energy resources are clean sources of energy. They can be harnessed without damaging the environment, unlike using fossil fuels which release carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) and other harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.

How does renewable energy contribute to sustainability?

Renewable energy measures promote sustainability by increasing the supply of energy from sustainable sources.

Why don't we use renewable energy all the time?

Unlike natural gas and coal, we can't store up wind and sunshine to use whenever we need to make more

electricity. If the wind doesn't blow or the sun hides behind clouds, there wouldn’t be enough power for everyone.

Another reason we use fossil fuels like coal and natural gas is because they're cheaper. It costs more money to make electricity from wind, and most people don't want to pay more on their monthly utility bills.

How do solar panels work?

The solar collectors you see on rooftops use a process called photovoltaics. Silicon, an element found in sand, is used to convert sunlight directly into energy.

How do wind turbines work?

A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, a turbine uses wind to make electricity.

The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and schools.

How much of the world's energy comes from renewable sources?

In 2012, the world relied on renewable sources for around 13.2% of its total primary energy supply. In 2013 renewables accounted for almost 22% of global electricity generation, and the International

Energy Agency Medium-Term Renewable Energy Report 2015 foresees the share reaching at least 26% in 2020.

Are renewables competitive?

The renewable energy sector is demonstrating its capacity to deliver cost reductions, provided that appropriate policy frameworks are in place and enacted. Deployment is expanding rapidly. Costs have been decreasing and a portfolio of renewable energy technologies has become cost-competitive in an increasingly broad range of circumstances, particularly established technologies such as hydro and geothermal but also, where resources are favorable, technologies such as onshore wind.

However, economic barriers remain important in many cases. In general, costs need to be reduced further.

Moreover, fossil fuel subsidies and the lack of a global price on carbon are significant barriers to the competitiveness of renewables.

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What’s the goal here?

To promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.

Decent work and economic growth: Why it matters

Why? Poverty eradication is only possible through stable and wellpaid jobs. Nearly 2.2 billion people live below the US$2 poverty line.

matter to me?

Society as a whole benefits when more people are productive and contributing to their country’s growth. Productive employment and ―decent work‖ are key elements to achieving fair globalization and poverty reduction. In addition, unemployment can lead to unrest and disrupt peace if left unaddressed.

How many people are unemployed?

According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), more than 204 million people are unemployed as of 2015. Global unemployment increased from 170 million people in 2007 to nearly 202 million in 2012; about 75 million of the unemployed are young women and men.

How many jobs are needed?

470 million jobs are needed globally for new entrants to the labor market between 2016 and 2030, just to keep up with the growth of the global working age population. That’s around 30 million per year.

So if they all get a job will extreme poverty end?

In addition to creating jobs, we also need to improve conditions for the 780 million women and men who are working, but not earning enough to lift themselves and their families out of USD 2 aday poverty. Further, women and girls must enjoy equal access to employment opportunities with men and boys.

I have a job. Why does this

What does “decent work” mean?

Decent work means opportunities for everyone to get work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration. It is also important that all women and men are given equal opportunities in the workplace.

A continued lack of decent work opportunities, insufficient investments and underconsumption lead to an erosion of the basic social contract that all must share in progress.

What can we do to fix these issues?

Providing the youth the best opportunity to transition to a decent job calls for investing in education and training of the highest possible quality, providing youth with skills that match labor market demands,

giving them access to social protection and basic services regard-less of their contract type, as well as leveling the playing field so that all aspiring youth can attain productive employment regardless of their gender, income level or socio-economic background.

Governments can work to build dynamic, sustainable, innovative and people-centered economies, promoting youth employment and women’s economic empowerment, in particular, and decent work for all.

Local authorities and communities can renew and plan their cities and human settlements so as to foster community cohesion and personal security and to stimulate innovation and employment.

Source: www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment/ sustainable-development-goals/

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Local Government Units encouraged to adopt Social Pension fund transfer scheme

by DSWD-Caraga

adopted the scheme yet to fast-track the approval of their Sangguniang Bayan resolution authorizing the local chief executive to sign the MOA for the fund transfer.

Salingay clarified that the payroll preparation will be done by DSWDCaraga, but the disbursement process will be the responsibility of the LGUs. This will ensure that only the eligible beneficiaries will receive the pension.

On the other hand, the LGU is obliged to send their report to DSWD every 15th day of the last month of every quarter for the paid and unpaid beneficiaries as part of the agreement.

The report will be checked by a DSWD account officer. The undisbursed amount shall be returned to the Bureau of Treasury.

Social Pension is a program of the DSWD intended for senior citizens aged 60 and above who are frail and/or sickly, and with no pension from the GSIS, SSS, PVAO and other pension companies. The beneficiaries are allocated PhP500 every month; pension is distributed every quarter.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Caraga Field Office (DSWD-Caraga) calls on the local government units (LGUs) in the region to adopt and support the fund transfer scheme in disbursing the Social Pension.

According to the Social Pension focal person Ms. Sarah Rose Salingay, only 53 out of 73 cities and municipalities adopted the said scheme after signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with DSWDCaraga.

The following are the LGUs that adopted the scheme: Carmen, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Las Nieves, Remedios T. Romualdes, Santiago, and Butuan City in Agusan del Norte; Esperanza, Loreto, Prosperidad, Rosario, San Francisco, Santa Josefa, Sibagat, and Talacogon in Agusan del Sur; Surigao City, Alegria, Burgos, Claver, Del Carmen, General Luna, Gigaquit, Malimono, Pilar, San Francisco, San Isidro, Santa Monica, Socorro, and Tagana-an in Surigao

del Norte; Bislig City, Tandag City, Barobo, Bayabas, Cagwait, Cantilan, Carmen, Carrascal, Cortes, Hinatuan, Lianga, Lingig, Marihatag, San Agustin, San Miguel, Tagbina, and Tago in Surigao del Sur; and Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose and Tubajon in Dinagat Islands.

Salingay said that other LGUs are still lobbying for the approval of the MOA that’s why DSWD-Caraga cannot transfer the funds to municipal LGUs’ accounts due to lack of documentary requirements. ―The purpose of downloading the money to the LGU’s account is to fast track the disbursement of funds during the scheduled payout every 1st month of every quarter to the right beneficiaries aged 60 years and above,‖ she said.

Also, the LGUs will provide special assistance to those bed-ridden beneficiaries by delivering the stipend to their respective homes.

Thus, the Social Pension Office is encouraging LGUs that have not

Out of the 494,498 family households in the region assessed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Listahanan Project, about 259,858 households have been identified as poor.

Most of these poor households are found in the Province of Agusan del Sur with 84,441 households, followed by Surigao del Sur with 63,633, Agusan del Norte with 56,885, Surigao del Norte with 44,700, and Dinagat Islands with 12,199 households.

In terms of poverty incidence, Agusan del Sur ranked first among the provinces in the region with 61.94%, followed by Surigao del Sur with 53.39%, Dinagat Islands with

Listahanan shows 259,858 Caraga households poor

by DSWD-Caraga

50.9%, Surigao del Norte with 47.58%, and Agusan del Norte with 45.76%.

Of those in the list, a total of 256,491 young people aged 18 to 24 in the region are out-of-school-youth (OSY) while 73,689 are senior citizens.

The Listahanan identifies who and where the poor are in the country.

In 2015, the 2nd round of Family Assessment was conducted, covering the rural and urban areas and even far -flung communities where most of

the indigenous peoples reside.

The assessment involved preparation, data collection and analysis, validation, and finalization.

The Family Assessment Form (FAF), which contains 52 variables, was used in collecting data that went through verification and analyzed through the Proximity Means Test (PMT).

DSWD-Caraga presented the 2nd round assessment result and the Regional Profile of the Poor to regional partners and stakeholders on July 11, 2016.

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Stakeholders from the government, private sector and civil society witnessed the launching of the Caraga Roadmap for Peace (CRMP) at the Robinsons Place in Butuan City on May 25, 2016.

The launching was attended by the German Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Thomas Ossowski together with Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr., M.D. of Butuan City, Regional Director Lilibeth Famacion of DILGCaraga, Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño of NEDACaraga, Regional Director Rolando Felix of PNP-Caraga, Lieutenant Colonel Rey Pasco of 4th Civil Military Operations Battalion, Peter Hauschnik of GIZ-COSERAM and forum ZFD Butuan Project Manager, Gebhard Korte.

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Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council launches Caraga Roadmap for Peace

by Paul Edward B. Castillo, NEDA-Caraga

With the theme, ―Kalinaw ug Kalamboan Pinaagi sa Hiniusang Paglihok,‖ the peace roadmap aims to achieve sustainable peace and inclusive development for the region by working together.

The roadmap was crafted by the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and its technical working group with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as the Secretariat. The RPOC members include government agencies, private sector

NEDA-Caraga, DepEd-Caraga mount AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics

by Sherwin E. Verdun, NEDA-Caraga

NEDA-Caraga in partnership with DepEd-Caraga launched AmBisyon Natin 2040 in the region via an activity dubbed as Knowledge Olympics on September 22, 2016 at NEDA-Caraga Conference Hall, Butuan City.

The launching cum Knowledge Olympics was attended by 84 grades 7 -11 students from public high schools in the region. The rationale of the AmBisyon Natin 2040 and the results of the long-term vision survey were discussed as well as its relation to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The students were also oriented on the role and functions of the National Economic and Development Authority

and the Regional Development Council in national and regional development. Afterwards, the students participated in three different contests – slogan-making contest, pitch a brilliant idea contest, and quiz bowl – to test their understanding of the subject matters discussed.

The Caraga Regional Science High School (CRSHS) of Surigao City emerged as champion by winning 3rd prize in slogan-making contest, 1st prize in pitch a brilliant idea contest, and 1st prize in the quiz bowl.

The Bayugan National Comprehensive High School was first runner-up by winning 1st prize in slogan-making contest and 2nd prize in the quiz bowl.

partners and civil society organizations. The preparation of the roadmap was supported by the Conflict Sensitive Resources and Asset Management (COSERAM) program of the GIZ. As this year marks a new planning cycle, the Caraga Roadmap for Peace will serve as one of the reference documents in crafting the peace and security section of the Regional Development Plan 2017-2022.

Meanwhile, Agay National High School was second runner-up by winning 2nd prize in pitch a brilliant idea contest and 3rd prize in quiz bowl.

Dapa National High School won 2nd prize in slogan-making contest and Cabadbaran City National High School won 3rd prize in pitch a brilliant idea contest.

The winning slogan was ―Making every Filipino matter in building the Filipino dream.‖ Manwhile the winning idea was the integration of AmBisyon Nation 2040 into the K-12 curriculum.

About 13 high schools participated including Siargao National High School, Surigao del Norte National High School, Magallanes National High School, Sibagat National High School of Home Industries, Calamba National High School, Union National High School, Del Pilar National High School, and Butuan City School of Arts and Trades. The students were accompanied by their advisers.

Anatomy of a Smart City Smart Connections

Smart Economy

Smart People

Smart connections is about being connected.  Transportation - adequate access and means of transportation (e.g. well planned bus routes, installation of bicycle lanes or the provision and maintenance of bike trails)  Online Access - mobile technology, WiFi access, or public computer space and broadband availability for local businesses to compete globally at affordable rates  Technology - adapts to technology and the need for innovation for tomorrow  Community - inclusion of all citizens by providing opportunities to get involved, become part of the very fabric of the community

Smart economy provides high quality, high paying jobs while supporting local business to compete globally by:  Promoting innovation  Supporting the very foundation of entrepreneurship and fostering leadership  Providing an environment in which businesses are productive, efficient and can remain competitive  Collaborating and working together to reach success

Smart people are really the foundation of what makes a smart city. A smart city has access to a knowledgeable workforce that:  Meets the future needs of employers  Has access to information and technology  Embraces creativity and innovation  Explores new ways of doing things  Are supported by community leaders, mentors, services and programs that encourage development and forward thinking

Smart City: A smart city is one that has digital technology embedded across all city functions.

Smart Living

Smart Governance

Smart Environment

Smart living is about providing opportunities for a healthy lifestyle for all citizens including quality healthcare, education and safety.  Features environments, services and opportunities for everyone  Recognizes the need for affordable housing  Plans for and supports an aging population  Is culturally vibrant  Supports sports for all ages  Promotes diversity  Recognizes its heritage, its current and past leaders  Reaches out to everyone to ensure inclusion  Is positive and takes pride in its community

Smart Governance is about planning for and delivering services while maximizing resources.  Making sure information and services are available and accessible to everyone  Planning and maintaining infrastructure such as roads and bridges or underground systems  Providing safe drinking water and waste management  Ensuring that governance remains open and transparent  Valuing the input of its citizens and encourages engagement  Embracing technology to provide information to you when and where you want it

Smart Environment is one that is built on providing a balance between planning for growth and protecting resources.  Protecting natural environment while planning for the future  Harmonizes living and workspace  Balances energy supply and energy use

Source: www.smartbrantford.ca/ TheSixComponents/ SmartConnections.aspx Graphics designed by Freepik and distributed by Flaticon

Winning Slogan Making every Filipino matter in building the Filipino dream

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3rd Prize selle Noana Buque nnyliza Mansalay Kioh Monato Faith Ashanti Pabia City National High School

Quiz Bowl 1st Prize Philip Jezrael Nobleza Kristina Angela Jao Caraga Regional Science High School 2nd Prize Aiben Catamora Alie Peter Neil Galeon Bayugan National Comprehensive High School 3rd Prize Mary Faience Auxtero Mary Adrianne Bisoy Agay National High School

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Quick Look at Caraga’s Economy: Q1 2016 Inflation rate decreases Inflation rate decreases from 3.4% in the first quarter of 2015 to 1.3% in the first quarter of 2016

Surigao del Sur: 4.3% Agusan del Sur: 3.6% Surigao del Norte: 3.4% Agusan del Norte: 1.7%

Commodities, services unchanged Average Consumer Price Index (CPI) was almost flat growth from January to March 2016 which registered an average of 161.3. This, however, posted a 1.30 percent increase from the CPI recorded in the first quarter 2015 which averaged at 159.3.

Employment rate steadies +38,000 employees 1.815 million in 2016 1.777 million in 2015

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Agriculture Production Palay, corn production improves

Palay production improves by 29% due to increase in area planted from 4,345 hectares to 5,682 hectares

Corn production bounced back by 82% due to increase in area planted

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Agriculture Production Q1 2016 Q1 2015

Q1 2016 Q1 2015

Species Milkfish Tilapia Tiger Prawn Roundscad Skipjack Yellowfin Tuna Seaweeds Others Total

1Q 2015 466.92 284.68 112.26 418.79 786.02 945.88 1,181.32 11,783.48 15,979.35

1Q 2016 578.15 295.40 90.06 563.42 1,068.89 983.85 983.85 11,391.96 15,805.79

% Change 23.82 3.77 (19.78) 34.54 35.99 4.01 (29.40) (3.32) (1.09)

999

15,806

▼

▼

1,166

15,979

Mango

Fish

62,076

5,281

1,979

474

435

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

59,350

4,660

1,942

452

254

Banana

Camote

Cassava

Calamansi

Eggplant

189,757

10,080

4,944

745

344

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

179,418

9,376

4,825

710

337

Coconut

Hog

Poultry

Carabao

Cattle

Production (in Metric Tons)

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Trade and Industry Domestic sales grows Domestic sales grew by 30.35% in the first quarter of 2016 with a total income of PhP126 million

Manufactured forest products drop Commodity Lumber

16,360.15

22,022.95

% Change 34.61

Veneer

45,487.87

32,550.92

(28.44)

Plywood

24,229.52

16,303.30

(32.71)

Blockboard

26,935.69

14,112.21

(47.61)

Fiberboard

656.45

1,631.77

148.57

Matches

1,414.17

1,187.80

(16.01)

Plyboard

-

96.01

100.00

Barecore

642.47

972.64

51.39

189.00 115,915.32

264.60 89,142.20

40.00

Match splints Grand Total

Mineral production increases

1Q 2015

1Q 2016

(23.10)

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Services Flights increase; incoming, outgoing passengers increase

Total cargoes decreased by 53.44% in the first quarter 2016 with a total of 2,091 tons as compared to the recorded 4,491 tons in the same period in 2015

Ship calls increase, cargoes drop Domestic ship calls = 6,705 Foreign ship calls = 89

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Development Prospects Siargao gets PhP1 billion tourism investments, new businesses open More than one billion pesos in investments is being poured into Siargao, the Surfing Capital of the Philippines.

Projects include construction of a wakeboarding facility.

More than 20 new businesses with multimillion-peso investments have opened in the town in the past few months providing more job opportunities for the residents.

Other investments in the island include purchases of land properties as well as building resorts and other tourism-related businesses.

A Brown to energize Agusan del Sur municipalities by 2017

Japanese government to fund Butuan City projects

A Brown Co., Inc., which owns 20% of Peakpower Energy will energize Agusan del Sur by the end of May 2017. The plant has a 15-year agreement with Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. whose franchise area covers 13 municipalities and Bayugan City.

Rep. Lawrence Fortun announced last August 12, 2016 the approval of two Japan-funded feasibility studies for Butuan City on the development of Butuan Economic Zone and establishment of a windmill facility in the city.

PeakPower San Francisco, Inc., with a 5.2megawatt (MW) diesel/bunder-fired power plant in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, is awaiting the delivery of a single unit of Wartsila engine.

Conflict-affected areas to get PhP26 million worth of PAMANA projects from Department of Agriculture-Caraga Conflict-affected areas in the region will get 16 livelihood projects worth PhP26 million from the government’s PAMANA program of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

DA is eyeing to irrigate more than 55,000 hectares of irrigable ricelands of in the region to fulfill the rice sufficiency program of the Duterte administration.

To hit the target of Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol, the agency is set to implement the agency’s rice productivity enhancement, high value crops, fishery and aquatic resources, family-based agro-forestry program, corn, livestock and poultry, coconut productivity and rehabilitation agenda, backyard vegetable gardening, and tilapia fish farms and more irrigation projects.

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2nd Quarter 2016 Regional Project Monitoring Name of Project/program Location Cost in PhP Components PBM-4, Surigao-Davao, Surigao City 3.3B Surigao (Lipata) - Agusan to Butuan City del Norte Boundary (K1113+500 to K1237+000)

Target 30.31

Physical Status (%) Actual Slippage 28.40 (1.91)

Status The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat, PDI K0041+000 - K0047+710 (S000007DG) GRAVEL TO

228.5M

73.30

90.05

16.75

The project is ongoing with positive slippage.

Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat, PDI K0055+000 K0055+623.47, K0055+635.71 K0058+566, K0062+666 K0064+777, K0067+000 K0068+308 (S00007DG) GRAVEL TO PAVED Balinaonao Br. (B00019DG) Dinagat along Dinagat-Loreto Rd Islands BRIDGE-TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT

244.57M

94.61

80.46

14.15

The project was suspended effective March 15, 2016.

19.0M

100

90.98

(9.02)

Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat K0004+710 Islands K0004+882.18, K0004+882.18 K0005+647.89, K0005+651.49 K0006+441.81, K0006+505.54 K0006+735.36, K0006+887.58 K0008+662.58, K0008+689.66 - K0009+965

196.5M

83.69

90.02

6.33

The target completion date was February 24, 2016 but the project is ongoing. The contractor is working under liquidated damages.

The project is still ongoing with positive slippage.

Daniel Br. (B00050DG) Tubajon, along Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat BRIDGE-TEMPORARY TO Islands PERMANENT

19.9M

100

95.75

(4.25)

Paragua Br. 1 (B00045DG) Tubajon, along Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat BRIDGE-TEMPORARY TO Islands PERMANENT

19.0M

100

85.30

(14.70)

The target completion date was on January 7, 2016 but the project is still on-going. The contractor is working under liquidated damages.

The target completion date was on January 11, 2016 but the project is still on-going. The contractor is working under liquidated damages.

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Name of Project/program Location Components Paragua Br. 2 (B00046DG) Tubajon, along Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat BRIDGE-TEMPORARY TO Islands PERMANENT

Cost in PhP

Physical Status (%) Actual Slippage 95.75 (4.25)

Status

19.0M

Target 100

Dinagat-Loreto Rd Dinagat, PDI K0031+976.59 - K0037+581 (S00007DG) GRAVEL TO

194.0M

99.14

82.33

(16.81)

San Jose Dinagat Port Improvement Project

Dinagat Islands

41.0M

100

100

-

Widening of Permanent Bridges to more than 2 lanes, Wawa Bridge (B00896MN) along Daang Maharlika (Agusan-Davao Road Section) WIDENING OF BRIDGE Road Slip Sections along Los Arcos Road

Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

219.819M

60.99

76.51

15.52

Lianga, Surigao del Sur Bislig City

29.419M

100

86.14

(13.86)

75.755M

95

94.36

(0.64)

Bislig City

20.00M

88

78

(10.0)

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

Concreting of NRJBislig City Cumawas-TINUYA-AN FALLS Road Section with Bagnan Bridge, Borboanan, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

96.500M

92.54

92.82

0.28

The project is ongoing with positive slippage.

Concreting of NRJSalvacion-Britania Road San Agustin (BRITANIA ISLANDS AND ISLETS), with RCBC, GRAVEL TO

46.272M

100

100

Bislig City Integrated Development Project Irrigation Component (BCIDP-IC) Package CY Bislig City Integrated Development Project Irrigation Component (BCIDP-IC) Package CY

San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

The target completion date was on January 11, 2016 but the project is still on-going. The contractor is working under liquidated damages.

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

The project was completed on April 17, 2016.

The project is ongoing with positive slippage.

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

The project was completed.

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Bolhoon, San Miguel,

Location

Cost in PhP

Physical Status (%) Actual Slippage 76.60 2.02

Status

San Miguel, Surigao del Sur

171.070M

Target 78.62

San Miguel, Surigao del Sur

48.811M

no data

no data

Tago CIS Protection Works Tago and San 43.917M (Diversion Works) Miguel, Surigao del

60.79

100

39.21

Tago River Irrigation System

86.27

75.83

(10.44)

9.125M

100

100

31.441M

95.52

94.54

(0.98)

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

130.00M

95

92

(3.0)

The project is ongoing with negative slippage.

21.030M

100

100

Tago and San 30.00M Miguel, Surigao del

Upgrading (Gravel to Tandag City Concrete) of the NRJTandag Airport-Bioto Road, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur GRAVEL TO PAVED Surigao-Davao Coastal Lanuza, Road, K1269+900 Sueigao del K1270+000, Lanuza, Sur Surigao del Sur OTHER IMPVT WORKS (SLOPE PROTECTION, DRAINAGE, SIDEWALKS) Bislig City Integrated Bislig City Development Project Irrigation Component (BCIDP-IC) Package CY 2013 Conreting along NRJ to Cantilan, Consuelo Port, Cantilan, Surigao del Surigao del Sur 1st LD Sur GRAVEL TO PAVED/ DistrictWide, Surigao del Sur 1st District Engineering Office, Caraga

The project is ongoing with positive slippage.

The project was completed.

The project is ongoing with a negative slippage.

The project was completed.

The project was completed.

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NEDA Caraga primes for development planning 2017-2022

by Melanie A. Maur, NEDA-Caraga

Preparations for the regional development planning 2017-2022 are underway for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga Regional Office. Thirty-four employees of NEDA-Caraga, the government agency mandated to coordinate development planning at the regional level, underwent retooling on the various development planning processes.

Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño highlighted the importance of planning, investment programming, plan implementation and monitoring and evaluation. The orientation is aimed at: (1) deepening understanding of the basic concepts of the plan formulation process; (2) discussing the various concepts that guide and direct development planning; and

(3) providing an opportunity to apply these concepts to actual situations.

She also cited the importance of a sound sub-national development plan that serves as basis for regional development investment programming. Given the scarce resources, planners ―need to ensure that the programs and projects respond to the problems identified in the regional development plan (RDP),‖ Director Cariño added.

Director Cariño expounded on the importance of including the plan implementation mechanism in the plan document. Some plans remain ineffective because ―planners fail to include the plan implementation mechanism,‖ Director Cariño revealed.

Also presented were matrices for monitoring the plan

implementation through the use of monitoring and evaluation and problem finding matrices for analysis of plan and investment program. These tools will help gauge the plan accomplishments vis-à-vis its targets.

Director Cariño also talked about NEDA’s banner vision, the ―Ambisyon Natin 2040,‖ which should be considered in the RDP. She encouraged the staff to plan not just to meet the expectations of the clients, but to endeavor to exceed their expectations and delight them. ―At the end of the day, planners should consider that people are the object and subject of development, and the end goal of development is better life for everyone,‖ Director Cariño concluded.

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Journey towards empowerment

by Mary Carmelle Jumawan and Janelle Murillo, DSWD-Caraga

The empowerment of one leads to the empowerment of the entire community.

This is the story of the 80 members of Talacogon-Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association Federation who are also Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partner-beneficiaries.

Determined and eager to generate income, the group put up a catering service and carinderia business called the Talacogon-SLP Eatery located at the Talacogon Bus Terminal.

In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), a skills training on good manufacturing practices was conducted. Members of the association also participated in the SLP-initiated trainings on frontline customer care service and simple bookkeeping. With these inputs,

the federation efficiently operated their business. The municipal local government unit (LGU) showed support through provision of venue for the said activity. ―Because of the trainings that we’ve attended, we learned how to run our carinderia business and to better serve our customers,‖ shared federation president Neda Madiano.

The federation accepts catering services for all occasions for private and government clients.

Madiano said that the income they get from the catering service provides them funds to buy their domestic needs.

The federation also plans to expand their business by putting up a general merchandise store and buying a suitable location that will serve as their preparation area for their catering services and a function hall for rent.

Madiano furthered that the SLP has challenged the federation members to strive harder. The group has become empowered to initiate their own plans with the supervision of their project development officer. She believed that the federation should not always depend on the help of the government, but the members must exert full effort to be able to stand on their own.

802 Surigao del Sur farmers now landowners

by Myra Yu, DAR-Caraga

Farmers in Surigao del Sur shed tears of joy after the DAR distributed certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to 802 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).

Regional Director Julita Ragandang, together with former Hinatuan Municipal Mayor Candelario Viola, Jr. led the distribution of 1,715 hectares of agricultural lands for farmerbeneficiaries in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. ―Now that you own the land, be responsible and make it

productive and progressive. We at DAR will provide you with support services to help you achieve this,‖ Ragandang said.

Ragandang explained that the department is following a protocol where the processing of CLOAs and provision of support services would be simultaneously facilitated. The support services provided include credit from the Land Bank of the Philippines, agri-extension from the Department of Agriculture, farm machineries from DAR and other assistance that would help

strengthen the farmers and their cooperatives.

Farmer-beneficiary Sanny Basigsig expressed his gratefulness after receiving his CLOA. ―Now that I have my own land, I will be more encouraged to work harder and become more productive.‖ Another beneficiary, farmer Edilberto Barrios, declared that the land title gives him peace of mind. ―This is a dream come true.

Now I have something to leave to my children when the time comes.‖

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Coffee perks up farmers’ lives

by Joie Ceballos, DAR-Caraga

The Robusta coffee from Tagbina, Surigao del Sur was 50 years in the making. And if it took the farmers of Barangay Kahayagan that long to make it, the coffee must be very, very good!

In 1965, farmers started to grow coffee in a forest reserve area owned by Paper Industries Corporation of the Philippines (PICOP). From then on, the coffee of Tagbina has created loyal customers. However, acceptance was slow due to lack of support.

Since their product has a big market in Caraga Region, 30 farmers created the MabuhayKahayagan Coffee Growers Cooperative (MKCGC) in 2007 and contributed P1,000 each for their starting capital. Three years later, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed an area covering 2,772 hectares for the coffee plantation.

But for these poor farmers, running the cooperative was not easy, most especially when coffee growing came to a halt brought about by the low buying price of fresh berries.

With continued guidance from DAR, the organization was encouraged to just plant more and utilize the land until Nestle became the organization’s valued buyer. Nestle provided the organization with quality coffee planting materials and trainings on planting and growing. On the other hand, the DAR developed the organization’s maturity with

various capabilitybuilding trainings and continuing services on product development.

Under the common services facilities component of DAR’s Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS) project, MKCGC received one unit flatbed drier and sprayer all worth P1.4 million. The dryer encouraged the farmers to expand their coffee farms to meet demand. The DAR also helped the cooperative by looking for partner-agencies to develop their coffee business. Aside from the DAR’s de-huller machine for the coffee beans, other agencies also poured in their support. The Department of Agriculture provided another de-huller machine, the Department of Social Welfare and Development gave P350,000 to help with their coffee production needs and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) gave one industrial coffee grinder and two industrial coffee roasters. The DOST also taught the farmers about the nutritional facts of coffee.

The business with Nestle is continuing; and the cooperative grew to 143 members with a working capital of more than P100,000.

But MKCGC could not just end as supplier to Nestle. With a special arrangement, Nestle

allowed the use of 5%-10% of the farmers’ harvest to develop their own product. And with the business development services of DAR-ARCCESS, MKCGC was trained in roasting, grinding and packaging that gave birth to another business opportunity for the cooperative – the Tagbina Robusta Coffee.

While waiting for the approval of other proposed facilities from the ARCCESS’ common service facilities like roaster and grinder, MKCGC, in pursuit of bringing their product closer to the market, tapped outside services but continues to hope for the approval of the facilities.

DAR, in partnership with the local government unit of Tagbina, provided the MKCGC a villagelevel coffee processing center.

The Tagbina Robusta Coffee, which was recently launched in the market, will not only provide our coffee time with new aroma but also perks up the lives of the Tagbina coffee farmers.

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Private Sector selects reps to Caraga Regional Development Council

by Naomi T. Mission, NEDA-Caraga

The private sector selected its representatives to the Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) for the period 2016-2019.

The selection of 14 private sector representatives (PSR) was facilitated by the Caraga Regional Development Council Secretariat in the five provinces and six cities of Caraga Region from August 15 to 19, 2016.

Based on Executive Order 325 series of 1996, the PSRs shall comprise one-fourth of the total membership of the RDC. Of the 54 RDC members in Caraga, 14 members should come from the private sector.

These PSRs shall be composed of 11 geographic PSRs or those that represent the cities and provinces, 2 Regional PSRs or those who represent regional concerns, and 1 Labor Sector PSR. In this latest round of PSR selection, seven are newly-elected and the rest are re-elected.

The PSRs were confirmed during the RDC-Reorganizational Meeting on August 22, 2016 held in Butuan City.

Name of PSR/Organization Re-elected PSRs: Engr. Leonel A. Santos, Surigao Economic Development Foundation Inc. (SEDFI) Engr. Epimaco M. Galero, Jr., Foundation for Rural Ecology and Economic Development of Mindanao, Inc. (FREEDOM) Ms. Ofelia S. Salde, Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr. Foundation, Inc. Ms. Helen C. Arellano, Bangon Agusan del Sur Alang sa Kalambuan (BASAK) Inc. Mr. Melvin A. Mondido, JCA Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Coop. (JARBEMCO) Dr. Pazfegurita M. Ojeda, Love Always Means Benignity Ms. Concepcion R. Paqueo, Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry Newly Elected PSRs: Mr. Ryan S. Tagod, Mindanao Alliance of Land Transport and General Workers Union (MALTU) Ms. Arceli T. Napalan, Rural Enterprise Assistance Center (REACH) Foundation, Inc. Mr. Roger N. Ramirez, Butuan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. Engr. Jimmy L. Beray, Baug Carp Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative Ms. Jenny Myrr V. Chicano, Bislig City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. Mr. Gregg Neil V. Tolentino, Tago Farmer’s Marketing Association (TAFAMA,Inc.) Ms. Emma L. Guerra, Tandag City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.

Geographic Area/ Sector Represented Regional Regional Province of Dinagat Islands Agusan del Sur Bayugan City Cabadbaran City Surigao City

Labor Surigao del Norte Butuan City Agusan del Norte Bislig City Surigao del Sur Tandag City

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Caraga Regional Development Council honors outgoing officials, members

by Sheila M. Bermoy, NEDA-Caraga

During the 87th Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) Meeting on June 22, 2016, the RDC recognized the invaluable contributions and dedicated service of the outgoing RDC members in pursuing inclusive and sustainable development in the region.

Plaques of recognition were awarded to the RDC officials and Private Sector Representatives (PSRs) whose terms ended on June 30, 2016 and to the members from the regional line agencies who were reassigned to other regions.

The RDC Chairperson and Surigao Del Norte Governor Sol Matugas is so far the only RDC chairperson who served for two consecutive terms (2010-2016).

She delivered her final remarks by highlighting the RDC’s milestones for the past six years.

She ended her speech by urging her RDC colleagues to continue being Caraga’s passionate positive agents of change.

RDC and RDC Sectoral Committees Officials RDC Member Governor Sol F. Matugas Governor Johnny T. Pimentel Mayor Dale B. Corvera Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. Mayor Librado C. Navarro Dir. Lilibeth A. Famacion Engr. Epimaco M. Galero, Jr., Ph.D. Engr. Danilo E. Versola Dir. Minda B. Brigoli Ms. Edna S. Hontiveros

Position RDC Chairperson RDC-IDC Chairperson RDC-DevAd Chairperson RDC-EDC Chairperson RDC-SDC Chairperson RDC-DevAd Co-Chairperson RDC-EDC Co-Chairperson RDC-IDC Co-Chairperson RDC-SDC Co-Chairperson RDC-GADCC Co-Chairperson

Heads of Regional Line Agencies RDC Member Atty. Johnson G. Cañete Dir. Carmelane G. Tugas MGen Oscar T. Lactao Col Alexander L. Macario Dir. Liza R. Mazo Dir. Florencio F. Sunico, Jr. Atty. Marilyn M. Pintor

Office/Representation DOLE Regional Director BLGF OIC-Regional Director 4th Infantry Diamond Division, AFP 401st Brigade, AFP OCD Regional Director TESDA Regional Director CHR Regional Director

Private Sector Representatives RDC Member Engr. Leonel A. Santos Engr. Epimaco M. Galero, Jr., Ph.D. Dr. Redentor M. Briones Mr. Romeo C. Dahuyag Ms. Helen C. Arellano Mr. Willie A. Gan Engr. Vidal M. Luna Ms. Ofelia S. Salde Mr. Joseph Omar O. Andaya Mr. Melvin A. Mondido Mr. Raul P. Montesclaros Dr. Pazfegurita M. Ojeda Ms. Conception R. Paqueo Mr. Radigundo R. Rivas

Representation Regional PSR Regional PSR Labor PSR Agusan del Norte PSR Agusan del Sur PSR Surigao del Norte PSR Surigao del Sur PSR Province of Dinagat Islands PSR Butuan City PSR Bayugan City PSR Bislig City PSR Cabadbaran City PSR Surigao City PSR TandagCity PSR

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Federalism 101: The Basic Questions Federalism 101 tackles the basics of a federal system of government - its difference from a unitary system of government, its operationalization, and the distinct functions of the federal, state, and local governments within a federal system, and its strengths and weaknesses.

What is Federalism?

Federalism is a system of government where there is sharing of power between the federal government (national) and the state government (local). According to Prof. Jose Abueva, federalism is related to the ―popular sovereignty‖ principle where the federal government shares governance with self-ruled states with substantial powers, authority, functions, and resources.

How is it different from a unitary form of government?

A Unitary form of government is a centralized government where decisions, laws, and policies are decided by a central authority.

What are the basic differences between Federal and Unitary forms of government?

In a unitary form of government, all decisions are made by national officials at the central governing authority while in a federal form of government, the local component governments (generally called ―states‖) enjoy self-rule, or the power to decide on regional, provincial and local policies, programs and projects that are good for them and are expressly authorized by the Federal constitution.

What are examples of Federal governments?

The governments of the following countries have a federal system: Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, South Africa, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union, Russia, and the United States.

How is power distributed in a federal government?

In a federal government, power is distributed between the federal or national government and the state governments, both of which coexist with sovereignty. Under federalism, the states are not subordinate to the central government but independent of it.

Federal republics further distribute the power of the national government between different branches.

The federal government allows state local authority while centralizing affairs that affect the entire country. Hence, the state and national governments typically handle different areas of politics. The federal government has authority over affairs like national security, war, coining money and international relations. The state governments are in charge of the affairs that most directly affect citizens: criminal law, birth, marriage and death records, traffic regulations and education.

What does federal government do?

The federal government has jurisdiction over issues that affect the entire country such as foreign affairs and international relations, national defense and security, monetary system, education system, justice system, macroeconomics and global competitiveness, and the protection of the democratic principles and the bill of rights under the constitution.

What do state governments do?

State governments have jurisdiction over issues that affect their constituents such as schools, hospitals, conservation and

environment, roads, railways and public transport, public works, agriculture and fishing, industrial relations, community services, sport and recreation, consumer affairs, police, prisons and emergency services.

What do local governments do?

Local governments handle community needs such as parks and recreation services, police and fire services, housing services, emergency medical services, local courts, transportation services (including public transportation), and public works.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of federalism?

Strengths  Choice and Competition: Citizens and businesses in a federation have the freedom to move to another state if they are unhappy with the government or the conditions where they currently reside. This provides an incentive for states to improve their services so that they can compete with other jurisdictions.  Sharing and division: The division of power between the constituent entities that make up a federation helps ensure that the national government will not become oppressive or authoritarian. It prevents power from becoming concentrated in a single governing body. Also, the need for cooperation between the levels of government provides greater scrutiny of policy.  Increasing citizen participation by bringing government closer to

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Delineation of functions

Federal Government

Federal + State

State Government

 Foreign affairs and international relations  National defense and security  Monetary system  Education system  Justice system  Macroeconomics and global competitiveness  Protection of the democratic principles and the bill of rights under the constitution

Shared Function  Collect taxes  Build roads  Borrow money  Establish courts  Make and enforce laws  General welfare  Transportation

 Schools and hospitals  Conservation and environment  Roads, railways and public transport  Public works  Agriculture and fishing  Industrial relations  Community services  Sport and recreation  Consumer affairs  Police, prisons and emergency

Federal + Local

Federal + State + Local

State + Local

Shared Function  Election

Shared Function  Roads  Security

Shared Function  Hiring of teachers  Building schools

 Parks and recreation services  Police and fire services  Housing services  Emergency medical services  Local courts  Transportation services (including public transportation)  Public works

Local Government ordinary citizen and government becomes responsive to the needs of its constituents  Efficiency: by allowing states to solve local problems using policies that work best for them  Innovation in policy making: By creating state governments, different sets of policies can be tried for a particular issue, and the most effective can then be implemented in other states, or at the federal level Weaknesses  Ambiguity between the powers of the federal and state governments may cause duplication and inconsistency, which can lead to blaming, avoidance of responsibilities, and prevents creation of national policies

 Inequalities between states: Funding for state obligation for health, education, and health care programs, among others will not be the same  May not solve Mindanao conflicts since separatists want a separate country.

In the next issue of Caraga Today, Federalism 201 will tackle the proposals to create a federal government in the Philippines particularly that of Prof. Jose Abueva’s and former Senator Aquilino Pimentel’s, Jr. It will also include discussion on the mode of government proposed—the federal presidential (Pimentel proposal) and federal parliamentary (Abueva proposal).

Sources: Baldemor, R. R. (2016). Frequently asked questions on federalism Pimentel, A. Q. (2008). Joint Resolution Number 10 Abueva, J. V. (2005). Some advantages of federalism and parliamentary government of the Philippines Collett, E. Federalsim-Frequently asked questions www.reference.com www.bloomp.net/ www.reference.com http://thenextgalaxy.com/ http://www.sparknotes.com/ http://www.rappler.com/

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Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index 2016 Results: Caraga Region Rank

Score

Province

26

25.45

Agusan del Norte

27

25.27

Surigao del Norte

33

23.95

Surigao del Sur

47

23.06

Agusan del Sur

61

21.04

Dinagat Islands

Provincial rankings are based on population and income weighted average of the Overall scores of cities and municipalities under a province.

Rankings of Cities and Municipalities are based on the sum of their scores on 3 Pillars: Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, and Infrastructure.

Source: www.competitive.org.ph

Ranking among cities and municipalities Overall Rank

Score

30

33.63

65

Local Government

Economic Dynamism

Government Efficiency

Infrastructure

Rank

Score

Rank

Score

Rank

Score

Butuan

75

7.75

17

15.66

33

10.22

30.50

Surigao

83

7.68

52

13.87

62

8.95

81

29.21

Cabadbaran

113

6.71

76

13.04

48

9.46

85

28.89

Bislig

99

7.11

79

12.99

68

8.79

98

27.99

Tandag

97

7.18

85

12.81

106

8.01

126

23.60

Bayugan

132

5.35

126

9.35

64

8.90

Ranking among highly urbanized cities Overall Rank

Score

23

31.43

Local Government Butuan

Economic Dynamism Rank Score 29

7.66

Government Efficiency Rank Score 14

15.69

Infrastructure Rank

Score

29

8.08

Ranking among component cities Overall

Local Government

Economic Dynamism Rank Score

Government Efficiency Rank Score

Rank

Score

34

36.73

Surigao

31

10.53

26

62

32.15

Bislig

66

8.53

63

31.72

Cabadbaran

77

65

31.68

Tandag

92

25.93

Bayugan

Infrastructure Rank

Score

15.36

40

10.84

50

13.69

56

9.93

7.89

58

13.38

47

10.46

62

8.82

42

14.08

82

8.78

99

6.28

90

9.94

63

9.71

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September is Development Policy Research Month

Colophon Edition Caraga Today Volume XIX Issue 3 July-September 2016 Publisher Caraga Regional Development Council Address NEDA-Caraga Building JP Rosales Avenue, Butuan City 8600

Theme This year’s celebration focuses on the importance of developing evidencebased policies and programs on risk reduction and resilience building.

Risks A risk is the circumstance of being exposed to danger, harm, or loss.

When these risks materialize, they become shocks, which are, oftentimes, traumatic and painful, especially for developing countries. Some common examples are disaster risks, economic collapse, civil unrest, food crises, pandemics, and global warming.

Risks faced by the Philippines The World Risk Report 2014 ranks the Philippines third most exposed and second most at risk. The country faces multiple kinds of risks, including economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological risks.

The cost of risks Natural hazards and disasters lead to the loss of lives, property, livelihood, and infrastructure. The estimated cost of damages in agriculture due to typhoons between 1990 and 2006, for instance, is overwhelming at more than PHP 8.7 billion. Economic risks lead to unemployment, trading issues, and fiscal crises, among others, which curtail further development, public services, and poverty-reduction initiatives. When gone unaddressed, risks relegate a community to a state of despair.

Victims The poor and the marginalized suffer disproportionately because they have low or poor coping mechanisms.

Subsistence agricultural workers, informal settlers, and wage earners directly bear the brunt of the costs of crises and disasters. Also in precarious situations are those who are living in areas prone to flooding and landslide or whose settlements can be easily wiped out by fires, floods, and tsunamis.

Micro and small businesses—which make up approximately 98 percent of all businesses in the Philippines—hardly cope up when disasters strike.

Overseas workers are not spared from risk events. Issues in their host countries, such as political and economic crises, disease outbreak, civil unrest, or inter-state conflict, directly impact on their well-being and livelihood.

The need to be resilient Resilience is a state of being. A system or entity, whether it is a country, a community, or a household, can be considered resilient if it has the capacity to absorb change, to adapt, and to learn from the experience. Absorbing change means still being able to function in the face of disturbance. The ability to selforganize, and to learn and adapt are critical characteristics of resilience, too.

This learning and adapting leads to another level of response, which is the capacity to transform into a state that is more resilient.

Source: dprm.pids.gov.ph

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Slogan-Making Contest Winners. (L-R) 1st Prize: Bayugan National Comprehensive High School; 2nd Prize: Dapa National High School; 3rd Prize: Caraga Regional Science High School

Pitch a Brilliant Idea Contest Winners. (L-R) 1st Prize: Caraga Regional Science High School; 2nd Prize: Agay National High School; 3rd Prize: Cabadbaran City National High School.

Quiz Bowl Winners. (L-R) 1st Prize: Caraga Regional Science High School; 2nd Prize: Bayugan National Comprehensive High School; 3rd Prize: Agay National High School.

(L-R) The champion: Caraga Regional Science High School; 1st runner up: Bayugan National Comprehensive High School; 2nd runner up: Agay National High School.