Caraga Today October-December 2016

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Our 2040 Journey: Matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay para sa lahat

October-December 2016 Vol. XIX, Issue 4

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October-December 2016

On this issue

HIGHLIGHT On this issue we feature the conceptual structure of our journey towards achieving the long-term vision of having a simple and comfortable life (Matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa lahat) by 2040.

NEWS 6 NEDA consults Caraga on new Philippine Development Plan 7 NEDA, CHED mount second AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics Vision in a mug: An AmBisyon Natin 2040 advocacy partnership with private sector

31 Butuan tricycle drivers are new champions of AmBisyon Natin 2040 FEATURES 18 Climate action: Why it matters 19 Life below water: Why it matters

20 Life on land: Why it matters action: Why it matters to 21 Climate businesses

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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 with some facts and figures and related stories. We also introduced the AmBisyon Natin 2040.

In the third quarter 2016 issue, we featured the SDGs 7-12 with their corresponding targets, some facts and figures and relevant stories.

In this issue, we feature SDGs 13-17 with corresponding targets, some facts and figures and relevant stories such as climate action, life below water, and life on land and why they matter.

Along with the SDGs, we are featuring the activities of the Caraga Regional Development Council in preparing the successor Caraga Regional Development Plan (RDP) 20172022.

The preparation started with the creation of the five Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) which were tasked to assess the region’s performance and craft the region’s next directions.

Public consultations were subsequently conducted in all of the five provinces and six cities of the region to ensure the involvement of major stakeholders and key development partners.

Next, the RPCs formulated the Results Matrix of the RDP

which contains the region’s new targets that are aligned with the President’s 0+10 Socio-Economic Agenda, the Long Term Vision (or AmBisyon Natin 2040), the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP).

The different RPCs met to formulate strategies, programs, projects, and activities.

The results of the various workshop were then presented for comments to the different RDC Sectoral Committees.

The RDC Secretariat will complete the draft Caraga RDP 2017-2022 before this year ends.

In 2017, the RPCs will again conduct public consultations to gather comments from local government units and other stakeholders.

The refined plan will be presented to the RDC Sectoral Committees for vetting and endorsement and to the Caraga

RDC for adoption and approval

by March 2017.

At the centerfold, you will find the planning framework for 2017-2022 plan. By the end of 2022, the plan aims to build the foundation for inclusive growth, a high-trust society and a globally competitive knowledge economy.

To fulfill the goal, there has to be ―Malasakit,‖ ―Pagbabago,‖ and ―Kaunlaran.‖ The framework is anchored on the long term vision, ―Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na buhay para sa lahat.‖ To gain wide support for the fulfillment of the long term vision, we conducted advocacy campaigns on AmBisyon Natin 2040 to various stakeholders. In partnership with CHED-Caraga, NEDA mounted the second AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics.

To get the support of the private sector on AmBisyon Natin 2040, NEDA also partnered with selected hotel and restaurant owners. Last December 5, 2016, we turned-over mugs and placemats to our first batch of partners - Almont Hotels, Inc. and Han’s Diner.

Further, we made Butuan City tricycle drivers as new champions of AmBisyon Natin 2040 in a project dubbed as Project Sun Shield.

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Caraga Regional Development Council leads Regional Development Plan preps

by Sherwin E. Verdun, NEDA-Caraga

The Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC) led the preparation of the successor Caraga Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022.

The crafting of the Caraga RDP along with its accompanying documents - the Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP) and Results Matrix (RM) commenced with the approval of the Planning Process by the RDC through Resolution No. 44, series 2016, which was approved during the 88th Caraga RDC Full Council Meeting last September 27, 2016 at NEDA-Caraga Conference Hall, Butuan City.

Regional Planning Committees To begin the planning process, the Caraga RDC created five Regional Planning Committees (RPC), which assessed Caraga’s performance and formulated the region’s development directions.

RPC 1 is Economic Development Committee which handles macro-economic stability; agriculture and fisheries; and industry and services.

RPC 2 is Human Capital Development Committee which tackles human capital development as a means and as an end and resiliency of individuals and families.

RPC 3 is Infrastructure Development Committee for all infrastructure related concerns.

RPC 4 is Enhancing the Social Fabric Committee which is in

charge of building trust in public institutions; peace, public order and security; and valuing cultural diversity.

RPC 5 is Ecological Integrity Committee.

Each RPC is composed of regional line agencies, RDC Private Sector Representatives, and the local government units of five provinces and six cities.

Assessment Workshops The five RPCs took the first step of the process by assessing sectors’ and sub-sectors’ performances during the following dates:  October 14, 2016 - RPC 1  October 18, 2016 - RPC 3  October 19, 2016 - RPC 5  October 20, 2016 - RPC 4  October 21, 2016 - RPC 2 During the said activity, the performance of each sub-sector was presented and validated.

Local government units were consulted on specific challenges that hindered the accomplishment of targets.

All activities were held at NEDA-Caraga Conference Hall.

Public Consultations The RPCs went on to conduct public consultations to ensure the involvement of as many stakeholders and key development partners as possible:  Agusan del Sur and Bayugan City - November 7  Surigao del Sur and Tandag City - November 11  Agusan del Norte, Cabadbaran City, and Butuan City November 14  Surigao del Norte and Surigao City - November 15  Dinagat Islands - November 16  Bislig City - November 22 During the public consultations, the Acting RDC Chair shared the Administration’s major thrusts and directions for development and good governance, such as the 0+10 Socio-Economic Agenda, the Long Term Vision (LTV or the Ambisyon Natin 2040), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP), 20172022.

Then the Provincial and City Planning and Development coordinators presented their views

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on the RDP’s vision statement, goals, regional development framework and spatial development framework. More importantly they discussed their LGU’s development thrusts, spatial framework and role in regional development. They ended by specifying that they will need from national government.

Lastly, the RPCs generated list of priority programs and projects and policy/legislative agenda of regional significance.

Results Matrix Formulation Last November 8-9, 2016, the RPCs formulated the RMs of the RDP. The RMs contain the Region’s targets that are aligned with the Region’s goals and priorities as well as the President’s 0+10 Socio -Economic Agenda, the LTV, SDGs, and the PDP’s thrusts.

Critical to the RMs formulation is the identification of core indicators which shall form part of the Philippine Statistical System.

On the first day of workshop, each sector formulated their sectoral objectives tree, which contains the statements and chain of results of the chapter. The AmBisyon Natin 2040 and the PDP 2017-2022 served as the overarching goals of the sectoral objectives tree of the RDP chapters.

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Thereafter, sectoral outcomes were formulated to contribute to the attainment of the societal goal and the LTV. On the second day, the RPCs validated existing indicators and formulated new ones. From the list, the RPCs identified core indicators that shall form part of the Philippine Statistical System.

Strategies Formulation On November 17 and 18, 2016, the different RPCs met to formulate strategies, programs, projects, and activities at the following venues:  RPC 1 - NEDA-Caraga Conference Hall (November 17)  RPC 2 - Grand Palace Restaurant (November 18)  RPC 3 - Alberto’s Bed and Breakfast (November 17)  RPC 4 - NEDA-Caraga Conference Hall (November 18)  RPC 5 - Alberto’s Bed and Breakfast (November 18) During the workshop, strategies were formulated from the various development challenges that were identified during the assessment workshop.

The programs, projects, and activities were then identified based on the strategies.

Likewise, policy and legislative agenda as well as research agenda were formulated to facilitate resolution of the identified challenges.

Sectoral Committee Presentations The results of the various workshop were presented for comments to the different RDC Sectoral Committees on the following dates:  November 29 - Social Development Committee  December 1 - Economic Development Committee  December 2 - Infrastructure Development Committee  December 6 - Development Administration Committee The committee members provided additional inputs to the identified challenges and strategies. Moreover, commitments to provide enhancements to the plan were also generated.

Next Steps The RDC Secretariat will prepare the first draft of the Caraga RDP 2017-2022 by the end of December 2016 for submission to NEDA Central Office.

A second round of public consultations will be conducted in the 3rd and 4th week of January 2017 to gather additional concerns, comments, and enhancements from the local government units.

Later, the refined plan will be presented to the Sectoral Committees for further comments and endorsement to the Caraga RDC in February 2017.

Finally, the Caraga RDP 2017 will be presented to the Caraga RDC for adoption and approval in March 2017. The rest of the year will be devoted to communication and advocacy of the plan.

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NEDA consults Caraga on new Philippine Development Plan

by Paul Edward B. Castillo, NEDA-Caraga

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) conducted a regional consultation on the formulation of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, November 21, 2016 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, Butuan City.

Following Executive Order No. 5 Series of 2016, which adopted the Long Term Vision for the Philippines or Ambisyon Natin 2040, the President issued Memorandum Circular No. 12 Series of 2016 directing the formulation of the PDP 20172022.

The series of regional consultations all over the country is critical in ensuring that regional issues and concerns are considered in the strategies, policies and programs of the PDP 2017-20122.

Partners from regional line agencies including governmentowned and controlled corporations, local government units, and private sector representatives participated in the consultation.

NEDA Assistant Secretary Mercedita Sombilla presented the Ambisyon Natin 2040, the

President’s 0+10 Point Socioeconomic Agenda, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the proposed chapters of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 during the plenary session.

Participants were later divided into four groups to discuss and then enhance the strategic frameworks of the different sectors of the plan.

Representatives from the different groups presented their outputs in the plenary.

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NEDA, CHED mount second AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics

by Sherwin E. Verdun, NEDA-Caraga

NEDA-Caraga in partnership with CHED-Caraga mounted the second version of AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics on October 27, 2016 at NEDACaraga Conference Hall, Butuan City.

Forty-eight college students from 11 public and private higher education institutions (HEI) in the region participated in the event.

Prior to the contests, students were oriented on various topics such as the rationale of the AmBisyon Natin 2040, its relation to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGS, the results of the survey conducted on Ambisyon Natin 2040, and the roles 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.

For the slogan-making contest, the Philippine Normal University Mindanao won the first prize for ―Transforming the Philippines, living the Filipino dream.‖ STI College Surigao won second prize for ―Achieving every Filipino’s vision, sustaining the momentum towards building a

better nation.‖ De La Salle John Bosco College won third prize for ―We shape our destiny: Seize endless opportunities.‖ For the pitch a brilliant idea contest, Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology, Agusan del Sur College Inc, and Father Saturnino Urios University won the first, second, and third prizes, respectively.

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Center of Butuan bagged the first prize for the quiz bowl while De La Salle John Bosco College and Agusan del Sur College Inc followed as second and third prize winners, respectively.

Other participating HEIs were Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Mt. Carmel College of San Francisco Inc, Caraga State University Cabadbaran Campus, and Northern Mindanao Colleges Inc.

Vision in a mug: An AmBisyon Natin 2040 advocacy partnership with private sector

by Sherwin E. Verdun, NEDA-Caraga

Better together.

That is the motto of the AmBisyon Natin 2040 advocacy partnership with the private sector dubbed as ―Vision in a mug.‖ In a meeting on November 3, 2016, NEDA-Caraga RD Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño spoke with selected restaurant and hotel owners on the AmBisyon Natin 2040 and on the role of NEDA and RDC in regional development. They were then given insights on how they can help promote the realization of the Filipino people’s vision. ―Vision in a mug‖ is primarily the use of the AmBisyon Natin 2040 mugs and placemats in

serving meals and drinks. In this way, more people are made aware of the vision. Partner institutions were initially given 50 mugs and 500-1,000 placemats.

The project is aimed at reaching a monthly estimated audience of 3,500 and is planned to expand to reach an audience of 12,600 monthly.

The first batch of proposed partners are Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort (a venue of major events in the region), Priscilla City Guest House, Han’s Noodle House and its two other branches all in Butuan City, and Highland Function Farm in Bislig City.

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IN PHOTOS: AmBisyon Natin 2040 Knowledge Olympics 2.0

Slogan-making Contest winners

Pitch a Brilliant Idea Contest winners

Quiz Bowl winners

Knowledge Olympics 2.0

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IN PHOTOS: Vision in a mug

TURN-OVER AND SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. (Above) Almont Hotels, Inc. General manager Adelfa Pace, NEDA-Caraga RD Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño (center) and ARD Roy Kantuna (right) signed the MOU on December 5, 2016 on the use of AmBisyon Natin 2040 mugs and placemats in serving meals and drinks.

(Bottom) Han’s Diner Owner Violeta Lim signing the MOU with RD Cariño and ARD Kantuna.

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Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Targets  Strengthen resilience and adaptive

Facts and Figures  From 1880 to 2012, average global

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temperature increased by 0.85°C. To put this into perspective, for each 1 degree of temperature increase, grain yields decline by about 5%.

Maize, wheat and other major crops have experienced significant yield reductions at the global level of 40 megatonnes per year between 1981 and 2002 due to a warmer climate.

Oceans have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have diminished and sea level has risen. From 1901 to 2010, the global average sea level rose by 19 cm as oceans expanded due to warming and ice melted. The Arctic’s sea ice extent has shrunk in every successive decade since 1979, with 1.07 million km² of ice loss every decade Given current concentrations and on-going emissions of greenhouse gases, it is likely that by the end of this century, the increase in global temperature will exceed 1.5°C compared to 1850 to 1900 for all but one scenario. The world’s oceans will warm and ice melt will continue. Average sea level rise is predicted at 24 – 30cm by 2065 and 40-63cm by 2100. Most aspects of climate change will persist for many centuries even if emissions are stopped Global emissions of carbon dioxide have increased by almost 50% since 1990 Emissions grew more quickly between 2000 and 2010 than in each of the three previous decades

capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries  Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning  Improve education, awarenessraising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning  Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by

2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible  Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

2015 – Warmest Global Year on Record (since 1880) – Colors indicate temperature anomalies (NASA/NOAA; 20 January 2016)

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Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources Targets  By 2025, prevent and significantly

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reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from landbased activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement sciencebased management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time possible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics By 2020, conserve at least 10% of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that

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appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in UNCLOS, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources

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Earth’s surface, contain 97% of the Earth’s water, and represent 99% of the living space on the planet by volume Over 3 billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods Globally, the market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at $3 trillion per year or about 5% of global GDP Oceans contain nearly 200,000 identified species, but actual numbers may lie in the millions Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming Oceans serve as the world’s largest source of protein, with more than 3 billion people depending on the oceans as their primary source of protein Marine fisheries directly or indirectly employ over 200 million people worldwide Subsidies for fishing are contributing to the rapid depletion of many fish species and are preventing efforts to save and restore global fisheries and related jobs, causing ocean fisheries to generate US$ 50 billion less per year than they could As much as 40% of the world’s oceans are heavily affected by human activities, including pollution, depleted fisheries, and loss of coastal habitats

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Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss Targets Facts and Figures

 By 2020, ensure the conservation,

Forests  Around 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood  Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects Desertification  2.6 billion people depend directly on agriculture, but 52% of the land used for agriculture is moderately or severely affected by soil degradation  As of 2008, land degradation affected 1.5 billion people globally  Due to drought and desertification, each year 12 million hectares are lost (23 hectares per minute), where 20 million tons of grain could have been grown  74% of the poor are directly affected by land degradation globally Biodiversity  Of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8% are extinct and 22% are at risk of extinction  Of the over 80,000 tree species, less than 1% have been studied for potential use  Fish provide 20% of animal protein to about 3 billion people. Only ten species provide about 30% of marine capture fisheries and ten species provide about 50% of aquaculture production  Over 80% of the human diet is provided by plants. Only three cereal crops – rice, maize and wheat – provide 60% of energy intake

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restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and dry lands, in line with obligations under international agreements By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both

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demand and supply of illegal wildlife products By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation Enhance global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities

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Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies Targets  Significantly reduce all forms of  

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violence and related death rates everywhere End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory decision-making at all levels

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participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime Promote and enforce nondiscriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development

No matter how many other goals we achieve, without peace and justice, everything else can so easily come crashing down.

Injustice, corruption, a lack of access to information or a way to hold leaders to account will undermine development everywhere. Conflict tears families living normal lives from their homes, and turns them into refugees fighting for survival overnight. That’s why this goal is crucial in the fight against extreme poverty.

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by corruption are the judiciary and police Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost some US $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year; this amount of money could be used to lift those who are living on less than $1.25 a day above $1.25 for at least six years The rate of children leaving primary school in conflict-affected countries reached 50% in 2011, which accounts to 28.5 million children The rule of law and development have a significant interrelation and are mutually-reinforcing, making it essential for sustainable development at the national and international level

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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Targets

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stood at $135.2 billion in 2014, the highest level ever recorded 79% of imports from developing countries enter developed countries duty-free The debt burden on developing countries remains stable at about 3% of export revenue The number of Internet users in Africa almost doubled in the past four years 30% of the world’s youth are digital natives, active online for at least five years 4 billion people do not use the Internet, and 90% of them are from the developing world

Finance  Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection  Developed countries to implement fully their official development assistance commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7% of ODA/GNI to developing countries and 0.15 to 0.20% of ODA/GNI to least developed countries ODA providers are encouraged to consider setting a target to provide at least 0.20% of ODA/GNI to least developed countries  Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources  Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress  Adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countries Technology  Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge

sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism  Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favorable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed  Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology Capacity building  Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the sustainable development goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation Trade  Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations

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under its Doha Development Agenda  Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020  Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access Systemic issues Policy and institutional coherence  Enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence  Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development  Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development Multi-stakeholder partnerships  Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multistakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable

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development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries  Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships Data, monitoring and accountability  By 2020, enhance capacitybuilding support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts  By 2030, build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries

2040: Matatag, maginhawa at p . . .

2022: Foundation for inclusive growt competitive know “Malasakit�

Enhancing the social fabric Clean, efficient and citizen-centered governance Swift and fair administration of justice Promote awareness and value cultural diversity Ensure peace and security

Our 2040 Journey

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Strategic trade Accelerate human capital development

Accelerated and strategic development of infrastructure

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th, a high-trust society and a globally wledge economy

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Increase access to economic opportunities

“Kaunlaran” Increasing potential growth Promote technology adoption

Encourage innovation

e and fiscal policy, macroeconomic stability, competition policy Reduce vulnerability of the poor Build up resiliency

Maximize demographic dividend Maintain ecological integrity, clean and healthy environment

Overall Strategic Framework

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Climate action: Why it matters from the United Nations

What’s the goal here?

Taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its impacts.

Why? Climate change is caused by human activities and is threatening the way we live and the future of our planet. By addressing climate change, we can build a sustainable world for everyone. But we need to act now.

Are people’s lives really being affected by climate change?

Yes. Severe weather and rising sea levels are affecting people and their property in developed and developing countries. From a small farmer in the Philippines to a businessman in London, climate change is affecting everyone, especially the poor and vulnerable, as well as marginalized groups like women, children, and the elderly.

What happens if we don’t take action?

If left unchecked, climate change will undo a lot of the progress made over the past years in development. It can also worsen, as we are already seeing, current threats such as food and water scarcity, which can lead to conflict.

Doing nothing will end up costing us a lot more than if we take actions now that will lead to more jobs, greater prosperity, and better lives for all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resilience.

Can we solve this problem or is it too late to act?

We can definitely address climate change, but we have to vastly increase our efforts. The world must transform its energy, industry, transport, food, agriculture and forestry systems to ensure that we can limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees, maybe even 1.5. We also need to anticipate, adapt and become resilient to the current and future impacts of climate

change.

In December 2015, the world took a significant first step by adopting the Paris Agreement, in which all countries committed to take action to address climate change. Many businesses and investors are also committing themselves to lower their emissions through the Climate Action Agenda—an effort born at the 2014 Climate Summit in New York to bring governments, businesses and civil society together to embark on new initiatives that promote climate action.

How much would it cost to solve this problem?

The way to think about it is not in terms of how expensive it will be, but how much we need to invest and what investment opportunities there are to address climate change. In total, publicand private-sector investment in clean energy needs to reach at least US$1 trillion per year by 2030, and more to build climate resilience.

This sounds like a lot, but consider that of the US$1.6 trillion invested in the global energy supply in 2013, nearly 70% was related to fossil fuels.

What’s more is that the estimated costs of mitigation do not account for the benefits of reduced climate change. Investments of only $6 billion disaster risk reduction over the next 15 years would result in total benefits of the $360 billion in terms of avoided losses over the lifetime of the investment.

By acting now, we save lives, money, and avoid setbacks in the progress we have achieved to date.

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What’s the goal here?

To conserve and sustainably use the world’s oceans, seas and marine resources.

Life below water: Why it matters

Why? Oceans provide key natural resources including food, medicines, biofuels and other products. They help with the breakdown and removal of waste and pollution, and their coastal ecosystems act as buffers to reduce damage from storms. Maintaining healthy oceans supports climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. And have you been to the seaside? It’s also a great place for tourism and recreation.

Even more, Marine Protected Areas contribute to poverty reduction by increasing fish catches and income, and improving health.

They also help improve gender equality, as women do much of the work at small-scale fisheries.

The world’s oceans – their temperature, chemistry, currents and life – drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind.

Our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital conduits for trade and transportation.

from the United Nations

Sounds like a worthwhile thing to protect. So what’s the problem?

Increasing levels of debris in the world’s oceans are having a major environmental and economic impact. Marine debris impacts biodiversity through entanglement or ingestion of debris items by

organisms, which can kill them or make it impossible for them to reproduce. In fact, 100,000 marine creatures die each year because of the 13,000 pieces of plastic litter occupying every square kilometer of ocean surface.

As far as the world’s coral reefs are concerned, about 20 per cent of them have been effectively destroyed and show no prospects for recovery. About 24 per cent of the remaining reefs are under imminent risk of collapse through human pressures, and a further 26 per cent are under a longer -term threat of collapse.

Furthermore, improper marine management results in overfishing.

The lost economic benefits from the fisheries sector are estimated to be around US$50 billion annually.

The UN Environment Programme estimates the cumulative economic impact of poor ocean management practices is at least US$200 billion per year. In the absence of mitigation measures, climate change will increase the cost of damage to the ocean by an additional US$322 billion per year by 2050.

What would it cost to correct this?

The costs of taking action largely are offset by the long-term gains.

In economic terms, the Convention on Biological Diversity suggests that scaled up actions to sustain the global ocean require a US$32 billion one-time public cost and US$21 billion dollars a year for recurring costs.

So what can we do?

For open ocean and deep sea areas, sustainability can be achieved only through increased international cooperation to protect vulnerable habitats. Establishing comprehensive, effective and equitably managed systems of governmentprotected areas should be pursued to conserve biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future for the fishing industry.

On a local level, we should make ocean-friendly choices when buying products or eating food derived from oceans and consume only what we need. Selecting certified products is a good place to start.

Making small changes in our daily lives, like taking public transport and unplugging electronics saves energy. These actions reduce our carbon footprint, a factor that contributes to rising sea levels.

We should eliminate plastic usage as much as possible and organize beach clean-ups.

Most importantly, we can spread the message about how important marine life is and why we need to protect it.

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Life on land: Why it matters from the United Nations

What’s the goal here?

To sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.

Why? Forests cover nearly 31 per cent of our planet’s land area. From the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the food we eat– forests sustain us.

Think about it. Around 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood. Almost 75 per cent of the world’s poor are affected directly by land degradation. Did you know that forests are home to more than 80 per cent of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects? And of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8 per cent are extinct and 22 per cent are at risk of extinction.

Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it underpins can also be the basis for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies as they can deliver benefits that will increase the resilience of people to the impacts of climate change.

Forests and nature are also important for recreation and mental well-being. In many cultures, natural landscapes are closely linked to spiritual values, religious beliefs and traditional teachings.

What would it cost to correct the problem?

The UN Forum on Forests Secretariat estimates that achieving sustainable forest management on a global scale would cost US$70-$160 billion per year. The Convention on Biological Diversity estimates that US$150-$440 billion per year is required to halt the loss of biodiversity at a global level by the middle of this century.

What would it cost if we don’t correct the problem?

Biodiversity delivers multiple services from local to global levels, while responses to biodiversity loss range from emotional to utilitarian. For instance, insects and other pollencarriers are estimated to be worth more than US$200 billion per

year to the global food economy.

Three-quarters of the top-ranking global prescription drugs contain components derived from plant extracts, which would be threatened. Natural disasters caused by ecosystems disrupted by human impact and climate change already cost the world more than US$300 billion per year. Deforestation and forest degradation results in loss of habitat for all species, a decrease in freshwater quality, an increase in soil erosion, land degradation and higher emissions of carbon into the atmosphere. In short, not taking action on forests impacts both the health of the planet and our communities.

What can we do?

Inevitably, we change the ecosystems we are a part of through our presence–but we can make choices that either affirm diversity or devalue it.

Some things we can do to help include recycling, eating a locally-based diet that is sustainably sourced, consuming only what we need, and limiting energy usage through efficient heating and cooling systems.

We must also be respectful toward wildlife and only take part in ecotourism opportunities that are responsibly and ethically run in order to prevent wildlife disturbance.

Well-managed protected areas support healthy ecosystems, which in turn keep people healthy. It is therefore critical to secure the involvement of the local communities in the development and management of these protected areas.

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Why is Climate Change Relevant for Business?

Climate change itself is a global problem requiring a global solution.

Just as business operations are important, it is imperative to consider the impact of climate change on business operations, and potential impacts on sustainability.

Climate change has environmental, social, political, and economic repercussions. Extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, floods, droughts, rapid snowmelt, and rising sea levels are among the major climate change challenges for business operations, and have direct implications for commerce globally. Companies in developing nations are particularly vulnerable. Climate change will have a domino effect on agricultural and production operations. For example, a reduction in the supply of agricultural products and scarcity of water may lead to a reduced food supply and threats to food security, a rapid global increase in commodity prices, social and political unrest, inflation, and finally economic slowdown. With such a scenario, business will not be as usual.

Business will face challenges as never before if climate change impact is not better understood and no steps are taken towards appropriate solutions. Now is the time for corporate leaders to rethink very carefully their business models, business priorities, and business sustainability, and to consider what climate change may mean for their objectives. How can companies minimize the impact of climate change, lower their risk, adapt to the change, and take advantage of the opportunities that are available?

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Climate action: Why it matters to businesses from the United Nations

What is the role of businesses in addressing climate change?

Many business leaders around the world have realized that climate change and environmental degradation pose important new risks and opportunities for their companies’ competitiveness, growth and development, and are turning the climate challenge into a market opportunity.

Businesses are providing climate solutions through their innovation and long-term investment in energy efficiency and low-carbon development. A great number of them have joined the Climate Action Agenda, an effort born at the 2014 Climate Summit in New York to bring governments, businesses and civil society together to embark on new initiatives that promote climate action.

How can my business take climate action?

Companies can be part of the solution by committing to decarbonizes their operations and supply chains. They can do this by:

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Improving their energy efficiency Reducing the carbon footprint of their products, services and processes Setting emissions reductions targets in line with climate science Scaling up investment in the development of innovative and inclusive low- carbon, climatesmart products and services Preparing to adapt to climate change and build resilience in their operations, supply chains and the communities in which they operate

Are there other ways to take climate action?

Industries vary greatly, so there are many approaches. One way to get your business involved is to join the UN Caring for Climate initiative.

Launched in 2007 by SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon, the initiative helps companies to advance practical solutions, share experiences, inform public policy as well as shape public attitudes.

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Quick Look at Caraga’s Economy: Q2 2016 Inflation rate increases

Consumer price index increases

Employment rate slightly decreases

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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Agriculture Production Palay production drops Palay production dropped by 28% Agusan del Norte: -16% Agusan del Sur: -31% Dinagat Islands: -14% Surigao del Norte: -57% Surigao del Sur: -18%

Corn production improves Corn production improved by 33% Agusan del Norte: 36% Agusan del Sur: 33% Dinagat Islands: 46% Surigao del Norte: -36% Surigao del Sur: 32%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority-Caraga

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Agriculture Production Q2 2016 Q2 2015

Q2 2016 Q2 2015

Q2 2016 Q2 2015

4,227

20,338

3,366

▼

▼

▼

4,344

22,795

3,537

Mango

Fish

Chicken

68,488

7,266

7,325

453

2,233

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

62,696

6,996

5,676

364

1,524

Banana

Camote

Cassava

Calamansi

Eggplant

199,526

10,948

350

441

▲

▲

▲

▲

183,031

9,605

348

406

Coconut

Hog

Carabao

Cattle

Production (in Metric Tons)

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority-Caraga

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Trade and Industry Domestic sales grow Domestic sales grew 15% Agusan del Norte: 40% Agusan del Sur: 16% Dinagat Islands: 29% Surigao del Norte: -13% Surigao del Sur: 10%

Business name registration increases

Source: Department of Trade and Industry-Caraga

Manufactured forest products drop Commodity Lumber Veneer Plywood Blockboard Total

Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Caraga

2Q 2015 19,523.35 46,335.85 30,649.07 21,356.20 117,864.47

2Q 2016 16,708.07 43,270.17 25,829.41 16,972.66 102,780.31

% Change -17 -7 -19 -26 -15

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Services Bank assets increase Bank assets increased 15% Agusan del Norte: 23% Agusan del Sur: 19% Dinagat Islands: 60% Surigao del Norte: 19% Surigao del Sur: 16%

Number of banks increase Number of banks increased 4% Agusan del Norte: 6% Agusan del Sur: 5% Dinagat Islands: 14% Surigao del Norte: 0% Surigao del Sur: 2%

Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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Tourism Tourist arrivals drop

Tourist arrivals dropped by 6% Domestic tourists: -7% Foreign tourists: 15% Overseas tourists: -13%

Among provinces, Dinagat Islands has the biggest drop Agusan del Norte: -1% Agusan del Sur: -54% Dinagat Islands: -286% Surigao del Norte: -167% Surigao del Sur: -21%

Among cities, Tandag City has the biggest drop Butuan City: -2% Surigao City: 4% Bislig City: 26% Cabadbaran City: 57% Tandag City: -25%

Source: Department of Tourism-Caraga

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3rd Quarter 2016 Regional Project Monitoring Name of Project/program Components

Location

Construction of 1 Storey 1 Classroom SHS Unique Workshops of La Union Senior High School Construction of 4-storey 20 classrooms PAGCOR Projects of Cabadbaran City National High School Construction of 2-storey 6-classroom building of Tubay National High School Rechanneling of Guinoyaran River Along Daang Maharlika (Surigao-Agusan Road)

Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte

Implementing Funds Physical Status (%) Agency Utilization Target Actual Slippage DPWH AdN 100.00 78.79 89.01 10.22 DEO

Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte

DPWH AdN DEO

100.00

32.18

33.26

1.08

Tubay, Agusan del Norte Santiago, Agusan del Norte

DPWH AdN DEO DPWH AdN DEO

100.00

100

100

0

-

0.2

1.04

0.84

Construction of 2-storey 4-classroom building of Cuyago National High School Construction/Improvement of Jaliobong River Flood Control, Barangay Jaliobong Surigao Port Improvement Project

Jabonga, Surigao del Norte Kitcharao, Agusan Del Norte Surigao City

DPWH AdN DEO DPWH Caraga RO PPA Surigao City DPWH SDN 1st DEO

100.00

100

100

0

-

0.06

0.83

0.77

-

100

100.00

100

100

0

NIA Surigao el Norte DPWH ADN DEO

100.00

100

100

0

100.00

100

91

-9

DPWH ADN DEO

100.00

100

90

-10

DPWH ADN DEO

100.00

100

100

0

DPWH Butuan City DEO

99.50

100

100

0

DPWH Butuan City DEO

99.50

93.03

93.38

0.35

DPWH Caraga RO DPWH Caraga RO

-

99.97

100

0.03

-

100

100

0

DPWH Caraga RO

-

86.3

77.23

-9.07

100.00 99.427

91.768

-7.659

0

0

Construction/Maintenance of Flood Surigao City, Surigao Mitigation Structures and Drainage System, del Norte Kinabutan River Flood Control Surigao CIS Sison, Surigao del Norte Construction of Carmen stand alone 2Carmen, Agusan del storey 10-classroom Senior High School Norte Building Construction of 2-storey 8-classroom Buenavista, Agusan building of Buenavista Central Elementary del Norte School Construction of 2-storey 6-classroom Buenavista, Agusan building of Buenavista Central Elementary del Norte School Construction of 1 init 3-storey 9-classroom Butuan City Senior High School Building of Aguan National High School Construction of 1 unit 3-storey 15-classroom Butuan City Senior High School Building of Aguan National High School Agusan River Basin Flood Control Project - Butuan City Urban Drainage System Agusan River Basin Flood Control Project - Butuan City Ladp-Fcc Stage 1, Phase I And Ii - East Bank Levee And Cut-Off Channel And Westbank Levee. Flood Wall And Related Structures Agusan River Basin Flood Control Project - Butuan City Completion Of Flood Control Dike And construction Floodgate In Mantange Creek Rechanneling/Desiltation Of Langihan Butuan City Lagoon-Pequeño Creek With Bridge Repair/Rehabilitation of Andanan RIS Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

DPWH Caraga RO NIA

-

0

85.987 -14.013

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Name of Project/program Components

Implementing Agency Trento, Agusan del Sur DPWH ADS 2nd DEO

Funds Utilization

Location

Repair/Restoration of Collapsed Concrete Road Shoulder using Steel Sheet Piles along NRJ Cuevas-Bislig Road Rehabilitation of Alternate/Bypass Road along Daang Maharlika (Agusan –Davao Road) El Rio Section Rehabilitation of Alternate/Bypass Road along Daang Maharlika (Agusan-Davao Road) Rehabilitation of Alternate/Bypass Road along Daang Maharlika (Agusan-Davao Road) Rehabilitation of Alternate/Bypass Road along Daang Maharlika (Agusan-Davao Road) Road Slip Protection Works along Jct. Gamot Road Section (Alba-Cagpangi Road Section) Cabangahan CIS CY 2016 (2 Packages)

Agusan del Sur

Physical Status (%) Target Actual Slippage 100 100 0 -

DPWH-RO

100

100

0

96.045

97.231

1.186

87.069

87.565

0.496

99.98

100

0.02

Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

DPWH-RO

Agusan del Sur

DPWH-RO

57.26

Butuan City

DPWH-RO 78.33

Tago, Surigao del Sur DPWH SDS 1st DEO

-

100

100

0

Tago, Surigao del Sur NIA

-

85

78

-7

Esperanza, Agusan del Sur

DPWH Agusan del Sur 1st DEO Repair/Restoration of damaged portions Lianga, Surigao del DPWH SDS along Payasan-Los Arcos Road Section Sur 1st DEO Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture Bunawan, Agusan del 0 and Technology (Gymnasium) Sur Repair/rehabilitation of Slope Protection at Bunawan, Agusan del DPWH RO Approach “b” of Simulao Bridge along Sur Daang Maharlika (Agusan-Davao Road) Bayugan River Bank Protection along Bayugan City, Agusan DPWH Agusan National Road, Junction Bayugandel Sur del Sur 1st Esperanza Road DEO Road Slip Protection along Surigao Davao Lingig, Surigao del Sur DPWH SDS Coastal Road 2nd DEO Road Slip Protection along Jct. LingigBislig City, Surigao del DPWH SDS Trento Road Sur 2nd DEO Road Slip Protection along Jct. LingigBislig City, Surigao del DPWH SDS

-

100

100

0

-

0

0

0

-

0

0

0

-

100

100

0

-

0

0

0

-

100

100

0

-

100

100

0

-

100

100

0

Repair/Maintenance of Road Slip Using Trento, Agusan del Sur DPWH ADS Steel Sheet Piles along NRJ Cuevas-Bislig 2nd DEO Road Repair/Restoration of Collapsed Concrete Trento, Agusan del Sur DPWH ADS Road Shoulder using Steel Sheet Piles 2nd DEO along NRJ Cuevas-Bislig Road

-

100

100

0

-

100

100

0

Rechanneling of Wawa River along Crossing Luna (downstream & upstream)

Construction of 1 Storey 1 Classroom SHS Unique Workshops of La Union SHS, Cabadbaran City

Construction of 4 Storey 20 Classrooms PAGCOR Projects of Cabadbaran City NHS

Construction of 2-storey 6-classroom building of Tubay National High School

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Rechanneling of Guinoyaran River Along Daang Maharlika (SurigaoAgusan Road) Santiago, Agusan Del Norte

Construction of 2-storey 4-classroom building of Cuyago National High School, Jabonga

Construction/Improvement of Jaliobong River Flood Control, Barangay Jaliobong, Kitcharao, Agusan Del Norte

Surigao Port Improvement Project, Port of Surigao City

Construction/Maintenance of Flood Mitigation Structures and Drainage System, Kinabutan River Flood Control, Surigao City

Surigao CIS

Construction of Carmen Stand Alone 2 Construction of 2-storey 8-classroom -storey 10-classroom Senior High building of Buenavista Central School Building Elementary School

Construction of 2-storey 6-classroom building of Buenavista Central Elementary School

Construction of 1 unit 3-storey 9Agusan River Basin Flood Control classroom Senior High School building Project - Urban Drainage System In of Agusan National High School, Butuan City Butuan City

Agusan River Basin Flood Control Project - Flood wall and related structures

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Butuan tricycle drivers are new champions of AmBisyon Natin 2040

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by Sherwin E. Verdun, NEDA-Caraga

Publisher Caraga Regional Development Council

Edition Caraga Today Volume XIX Issue 4 October-December 2016

Address NEDA-Caraga Building JP Rosales Avenue, Butuan City 8600 Telephone 085 342-5774 Email caraga.neda@gmail.com Online Versions issuu.com/nedacaraga slideshare.net/NEDACaraga13

Dubbed as Project Sun Shield, tricycle drivers are the new champions of AmBisyon Natin 2040 in Butuan City.

Two hundred ninety-six drivers were oriented on November 15, 2016 on why and how the government crafted the long-term vision, the long-term vision itself and how they can help in creating awareness about the vision of the Filipino people for self and for the country.

The drivers received sun

shields bearing the vision, ―Matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay para sa lahat‖ and the AmBisyon Natin 2040 logo which were placed at the left side of the driver’s seat. The first 100 drivers received a t-shirt each also bearing the vision.

Aside from the sun shields, drivers also received stickers, leaflets, mugs, and fans.

The project aims to reach a million impressions monthly.

Editor-in-Chief Jazmin D. Berido Associate Editor Melanie A. Maur Managing Editor Sherwin E. Verdun Writers Sherwin E. Verdun Paul Edward B. Castillo Gladys C. Giberson Ian G. Miculob Graphics designed by Freepik and distributed by Flaticon Advisers RD Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño ARD Roy B. Kantuna

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