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Executive Summary
About: SOCSKSARGEN ADPO
SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program
• Farm-to-Market Roads
• Agricultural Machineries, Equipment and Facilities
• Extension Support, Education and Training (ESET)
Cumulative Accomplishment, CYs 2003-2015
SAFDZ Map Updating
Coordination and Monitoring of Key Transport Facilities in the Region
Technical Support to Partner-agencies
Program Management
Financial Report
Impact Stories
Sa ngalan ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka, ipinagmamalaki ko po ang pagtatapos noong 2015 ng ilang proyekto sa ilalim ng SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program, na siyang nais ibahagi ng report na ito. Ako’y nagtitiwala na malaki ang magiging pakinabang ng mga proyektong ito – kabilang ang farm-to-market roads at iba pang rural infrastructure development initiatives – upang baguhin ang buhay ng mga kababayan natin sa rehiyon, lalung-lalo na ang direktang farmer-beneficiaries ng programa.
Kaya naman, buong-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa mga miyembro ng SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Board (ADPB) at SOCSKSARGEN Technical at Project Monitoring Teams, gayundin sa Project Management Unit, sa kanilang masigasig na pagtutok sa mga proyekto. Nais ko ring bigyang-pugay ang mga katuwang nating ahensya ng gobyerno at ipa nating mga katuwang sa pagpapatupad nitong programa, kabilang ang mga magsasaka, mangingisda at kanilang local government units.
Samantala, ikinalulugod ko ang pagkaka-apruba ng Department of Transportation and Communication sa P959-milyong pondo para sa pagsasaayos ng General Santos City International Airport, at ng Philippine Ports Authority at DOTC para sa pier at mga pangunahing kalsada sa rehiyon. Pabibilisin ng mga ito ang daloy ng mga produkto at serbisyo mula sa iba’t ibang sakahan at pangisdaan papunta sa merkado, na magiging daan para sa mas masiglang local export industries at mas mataas na kita sa kanayunan.
Tunay ngang nasa agrikultura ang susi sa mas makahulugan at pangmatagalang kaunlaran at kapayapaan sa SOCSKSARGEN at iba pang bahagi ng Mindanao, alinsunod sa inclusive growth agenda ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III. Kaya’t hangad ko ang ibayo pang pagtutulungan at pakikiisa ng lahat ng may-taya para sa higit pang tagumpay ng SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program.
Mabuhay!
Sincerely,
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Ang SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program ay isang mahalagang programa na kaakibat ng pamahalaang lokal sa pagpapaunlad ng mga imprastrakturang pang agrikultura at transportasyon. Pinahahalagahan ng programang ito ang maayos na makikipag-uganayan at pakikipagtulungan sa iba’t ibang Local Government Units (LGUs) at ahensya tulad ng DOTC, CAAP at PPA, at mga pribadong sektor upang bigyang pansin at solusyon sa lalong madaling panahon ang mga hinaharap na suliranin ng sektor ng agrikultura.
Nitong taon ay maraming naipasang resolusyon ang SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board upang mapondohan at mapabilis ang pagsasa-ayos ng ating mga paliparan at pantalan. Labinlimang farm-tomarket roads din ang naidagdag ngayong taon, bagay na ikinasaya ng 16 Barangay LGUs at mahigit-kumulang 56,000 katao. Bilang bahagi ng SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board at namumuno sa probinsya ng Cotabato, prioridad natin ang mga imprastrakturang pang transportasyon. Mahalaga ang magandang kalsada sa pagsigla ng local na ekonomiya. Ang mabilis na pagluwas ng mga produkto mula sa mga liblib na lugar tungo sa pantalan at merkado ay nagbibigay sigla at ibayong sipag sa ating mga magsasaka na itaas pa ang kantidad ng mga produkto.
Isinulong din ng Project Board ang hangarin nitong ipagpatuloy ang coordinative functions ng SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO) sa taong 2017-2022. Sinusuportahan natin ang epektibong mekanismo ng partnership ng gobyerno at pribadong sektor sa ilalim ng ADPO, na angkop sa maayos na pagpaplano at pagpapatupad ng ibat’ibang proyekto.
Sa ating mga nagawa, nais ko pong pasalamatan ang lahat ng miyembro ng SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board at Project Management Unit, Department of Agriculture, mga LGUs at ibat’ibang ahensya ng gobyerno, pribadong sektor at mga organisasyon ng mga magsasaka na katuwang natin sa Programang ito, sa isa na namang matagumpay na taon.
Mabuhay!
Truly yours,
EMMYLOU TALIÑO-MENDOZA Vice Chairman and Governor of Cotabato Province
Year 2015 was a tough and busy year with the simultaneous implementation of both current and continuing projects, and the various consultations and stakeholders meetings conducted for the anticipated development in key transport infrastructure region-wide. Time-bounded, we have to complete these projects and activities all at the same period.
With the successful implementation of projects and activities this year, I would like to congratulate my staff at the Project Management Unit, the technical personnel from our partner-Local Government Units, national government agencies, non-government organizations and private sector for their untiring efforts and commitment which made us achieve our desired targets for the year. Moreso, the spirit of teamwork has remained demonstrated in our work, which made this year’s accomplishments even worth celebrating.
I am also grateful to the continuous support and direction accorded by the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board, spearheaded by Secretary Proceso J. Alcala of the Department of Agriculture. Through the resolutions endorsed by the ADP Board and its Executive Committee, the expansion and modernization program for the General Santos City Airport and Makar wharf amounting to PhP 959 M and PhP 603 M, respectively have been funded and fast-tracked.
Furthermore, this 2015 we are fortunate to have the same budget as last year for SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program, bringing additional infrastructure investments to the area which accumulated to PhP 922 M for the period 2011-2015. Likewise, our proposed budget for 2016 for the implementation of farmto-market roads and agricultural support facilities amounting to PhP 489 M was included in the General Appropriations Act, completing the PhP 1.4 B funds that the SOCSKSARGEN stakeholders have proposed for the 6-year period. All of these would not be possible if not for the proactive feat of our local government units and the support of the Regional Development Council XII.
In the coming years, we remain optimistic for the sustainable growth of SOCSKSARGEN area as we bank on the continued support of the stakeholders in achieviing greater productivity and competitiveness.
Maraming salamat at mabuhay!
Sincerely,
GINALYN FE C. CACHUELA Project Manager
In 2010, the construction and upgrading of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) was identified as an investment priority of the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO) under its SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP). Investing in critical agricultural infrastructures such as the FMR is a strategy complementary to the other programs of the Department of Agriculture, which aim to raise farm productivity and competitiveness. If we may recall, only about 11% of the total road networks in SOCCSKSARGEN is paved, based on the data gathered from the partner – Local Government Units (LGUs, 2008-2010).
Five years into the implementation of the SOCSKSARGEN IFSP under President Benigno C. Aquino Administration today, the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO has delivered 81% of its 5-year budget to building better roads in key production areas. This year, 86% of the approved allocation went to the concreting of 15 FMRs, 7% for the establishment of necessary postharvest facilities such as the abattoir, villagelevel feedmill and multi-purpose drying pavements in select barangays, and another 7% allocated for sustained coordinative functions of the agency in pursuit of the integrated development in SOCSKSARGEN.
The overall physical accomplishment for CY 2015 was recorded at 78%, as FMR implementation progress and contracts set to expire mostly in the first semester of 2016. Consistent with the policy and advocacy under the IFSP, road designs were improved which took into consideration the pavement thickness, construction of drainage canals and slope protection that will keep our projects in good shape amidst the environmental threats. Likewise, geo-tagging is constantly applied in all project areas as a monitoring means and
commitment toward greater transparency. The year also marks the completion of processing and value-adding facilities that have long been awaited by our farmers in the countryside. Such facilities as the muscovado sugar mill, village-level feedmill and village-type coffee processing plant are seen to generate additional farm income, intensify crop production, and eventually bring progress to industrious and persevering farmer-associations in the years to come. Similarly, the field demonstrations on appropriate farm techniques and rice varietal trials have gained acceptance among local farmers as these have proven to increase productivity and reduce production cost. If maintained, this strategy will help the farmers generate sufficient income and sustain their livelihood even in the onslaught of climate change problems.
Certainly, the agency pride itself on welldelivered programs and projects from 2003 (launching of SOCSKSARGEN IFSP) to present which covers the completion of agricultural projects, to wit: 260 kms road networks, rehabilitation of 34 irrigation facilities, establishment and provision of 96 agri-fishery postharvest and processing facilities and equipment, implementation of a regulatory-support project, and facilitation of extension-related services supportive to the initiatives of our partner LGUs. These infrastructure and support projects benefitted a number of LGUs, approximately 474,000 populace and 53 farmer-groups region-wide.
Significant accomplishments also include growth in partnerships as collaborative efforts yielded positive results on the continued development of key transportation facilities in the region. The SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board, the General Santos
City Airport Development Task Force, and the Makar Port Development Task Force – all multi-sectoral bodies, passed pertinent resolutions urging the upgrading of the region’s airport, sea port and road networks. Henceforth, the procurement of the GSC airport expansion project amounting to PhP 374 M was started and the initial modernization plan for the Makar Port facilities amounting to PhP 603 M was prioritized by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) under its Medium Term Public Investment Plan. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) also provided PhP 20 M for the expansion of the Central Mindanao Airport (CMA) by about 39 hectares. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), on the other hand, included in their 2017 Annual Investment Plan a budget of PhP 100 M for the construction of access road leading to the CMA. The preparation of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the GSC fish port, in consultation with the SOCSKSARGEN fishing federation, is also being developed under the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA).
Finally, the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO has renewed its commitment in fulfilling its mandate as stipulated in the Executive Order No. 16, Series of 2010. The preparation of plans and programs for CY 2016 had begun this year, in consultation with the Local Government Units, National Government Agencies, Business Sector and Civil Society Organizations. The CY 2016 SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program, which includes the improvement of roads and transport facilities for greater mobility, and a climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy, is consistently attuned to the Philippine Development Plan on Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector.
The SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO) was established through the efforts and initiatives of the multisector stakeholders and Local Chief Executives of the region in 1991. It was coordinated by the Coordinating Council of the Philippine Assistance Program (CCPAP) and the Regional Development Council XI, when SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato/ Cotabato/ Sultan Kudarat/Sarangani/General Santos City), formerly known as SOCGEN (South Cotabato/General Santos City), was identified as one of the Area Development Zones (ADZ) that would potentially contribute in the pump-priming and the integration of the economies of Mindanao.
From 1991 to 1999, the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO successfully facilitated the implementation of the largest single geographical concentration of infrastructural projects in the area, such as the construction of airport, fish port, sea port, road networks and installation of telecommunication system, funded through USAID,
OECF, Italtel (and other foreign agencies) under the Mindanao Development Plan of the Philippine Assistance Program.
The Office has been granted several term extensions by virtue of Executive Orders (EO) issued by the President, thereby expanding its coverage to include Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato provinces. The latest Executive Order was signed by His Excellency Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.
The ADPO, through EO No. 16, Series of 2010 extended the coordinative and project management function of the office term until December 31, 2016, in view of the continuing need to fast-track the construction and upgrading of vital infrastructures (e.g. airport, sea port, road networks) and to sustain regional efforts, particularly in the implementation of food security and key development plans and programs in support to peace and development in Mindanao.
A policy-making body which provides the general direction and formulates appropriate policies for the development of SOCSKSARGEN’s agricultural and agro-industrial potentials in support to the national goal of promoting agri-business and increasing productivity and production efficiency.
PMU functions as the technical and administrative secretariat of the ADPO, which undertakes the day-to-day operations of the Project Office.
For over two decades now, the ADP Board has been instrumental in fast-tracking the development of vital infrastructures and support services, speeding up decision-making process by linking the locals with national government agencies and instrumentalities.
At present, the Project Board is chaired by the DA Secretary, Proceso J. Alcala, and members include the Local Chief Executives of component areas, regional heads of selected national government agencies and representatives of the business sector and non-government organization. The Vice-Chairman of the Board is currently Governor Emmylou Taliño Mendoza.
GOVERNORS
• South Cotabato
• North Cotabato
• Sarangani Province
• Sultan Kudarat MAYOR
• General Santos City
GOV. EMMYLOU J. TALIÑO-MENDOZA VICE CHAIRMAN
Nominated by the Chambers of Commerece in the area
by NGOs in the growth area
NEDA, DA, DPWH
DTI, DENR, CAAP, PPA
DILG, DAR
10TH INFANTRY DIVISION
“SOCSKSARGEN as the leading producer and exporter of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products”
SOCSKSARGEN as the leading producer and exporter of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products
Promote sustainable agri-fishery technology and industry thru the provision of sound trade and investment policies in the context of environment safety, emanating from participative governance;
We, the NGAs, in collaboration with the private sectors, local government units and other stakeholders, are committed to create an environment conducive to sustainable agri-fishery and industrial growth and development thru timely and world class services, as we foster professionalism and integrity;
Ensure the best environment conducive for investment, utilizing high quality human resources for the production of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products.
As stipulated in the approved SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program Implementation Mechanism, the following Program Management Committees shall be created for the smooth planning and implementation of various projects under the IFSP:
A composite group composed of representatives from the LGUs, DA RFO, concerned NGAs, and ADP-PMU, which reviews proposals and program of works submitted by the Local Technical Team in terms of technical feasibility, economic viability, environment safety, social acceptability and sustainability as a whole. It formulates guidelines and set standards for the proper implementation of projects, and recommends priorities and areas of improvement when necessary.
a composite group composed of representatives from the LGUs, non-government organizations or beneficiary community, and ADP-PMU, which conducts regular inspection and documentation of projects during implementation, and together with the Technical Team, evaluates the project upon completion and recommend for its eventual turn-over to recipient organization/ community. It also provides technical and policy recommendation to the implementing LGUs.
The
SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) covers the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani and the city of General Santos.
The approved budget of SOCSKSARGEN ADPO for the implementation of the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program in 2015 amounts to PhP 325.131 Million, same ceiling as last year. The budget was appropriated for the following program components: Farm-toMarket Roads (86%), Agri-fishery Machinery, Equipment and Facilities (7%), and Agri-fishery Policy Services including Program Management (7%).
The implementation of infrastructure projects follows a funding scheme of 85% by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and 15% by the Local Government Unit (LGU). The LGUs provided the certificate of availability of funds prior to the project procurement.
The accomplishments this year cover the completion of CY 2014 projects, implementation of CY 2015 projects and coordination and facilitation of CY 2016 project requirements and pre-procurement activities.
As of December 31, 2015, the overall accomplishment of projects under the CY 2014 SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program (FSP) is 98% (Table 1). A total of 26.46 Kms of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) was completed as of the period, based on the approved Program of Works (POW) . A number of agricultural support and postharvest facilities were also completed and turned-over to the recipients this year, as most projects were procured by 3rd quarter of 2014. These are the nursery facilities, 10 multi-purpose drying pavements, 4 abaca stripping machine, 8 corn mills and 8 corn shellers, which served 19 farmerorganizations, 10 Barangay LGUs and the City of General Santos. The village-type coffee processing facility and the village-level feedmill are substantially completed as of date. These projects have failed in the procurement process earlier due to insufficient requirements by the participating bidders.
Table 1: Status of CY 2014 SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program (Carry-Over Projects)
Major Final Output (MFO) & Program/Activity/Project (PPA)
REMARKS
Support, Education and Training Services
Training conducted (no.) 1
Increased no. of sites for hybrid rice techno-demo to expand project reach.
Added 1 training for hybrid rice production and management funded through savings
Three projects still ongoing. Target length is based on the reviewed and approved Program of Works by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team.
Completed project include: Nursery facility, Abaca Stripping Machines (4), Multi-Purpose Drying Pavements (10), Mobile Corn Shellers (8), Mini Corn Mills (8), and Village-type Coffee Processing Plant
NOTE: *Parameters in the computation of FMR project milestone accomplishment: 15% preparatory phase, 15% pre-construction phase, and 70% construction phase. Overall weighted average accomplishment for CY 2014 program is 98%.
For CY 2015, one FMR is completed, 4 FMRs with more than 90% accomplishment are substantially completed, and 9 others are underway. Bulk of infrastructure projects started construction between 2nd to 3rd quarters of 2015. Other infrastructure projects such as the abattoir building and multi-purpose drying pavements are for implementation, having been issued with Notice to Proceed (NTP) in December 2015. The village-level feedmill project is on the re-bidding process after its failed bidding recently. As of December 31, the overall weighted average physical accomplishment of CY 2015 program is 78% (Table 2).
Program Management
Monitoring and evaluation reports disseminated (no.)
Periodic and required reports by various agencies (DA, NEDA, LGUs, NGA, COA) Public/stakeholders consultations & meetings conducted (no.)
Meetings by various bodies and stakeholders: ADP Board and EXECOM, SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team, GSC Airport Task Force, Makar Port Dev't Task Force, TWG on Intra-reginal Road Networks, SAFDZ map updating, and IFT and Planners and stakeholders consultations MOA on technical cooperations signed (no.) 5 9 MOA on Program implementation with LGU funding commitment. Four additional MOA on new projects funded from savings
Resolutions endorsed (no.) 4 21 Bulk of resolutions by the GSC Airport and Makar Port Task Forces for the funding of airport and sea port improvements and procurement of additional facilities
Total road concreted (Kms) 25.50 2.19 9% Based on reviewed and approved Program of Works (POW), target length was increased to 27 kms.
Bridge component (l.m.) 45
Total beneficiaries -populace (no.) 42,998 1,358 3% Total influence area (has.) 19,109 820 4%
Breakdown:
Concreting of Purok 4 FMR in Brgy. Ligaya, Gen. Santos City
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.)
- Influence area
Concreting of Purok San Jose - Purok San Isidro FMR in Brgy. Baluan, Gen. Santos City
Ongoing construction (65%); Completed to date: 0.43705 Km @ 6.70 m width PCCP
Contract effectivity: 08/19/15
Contract expiry: 03/20/16
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 1,150 Contract effectivity: 08/27/15 - Influence area
Concreting of Purok 11 (National Highway Junction) to Purok 8 FMR in Brgy. Tinagacan, Gen. Santos City
Concreting of Purok 4 to Purok 1 FMR in Brgy. Simbo, Tupi, South Cotabato
Concreting of Lampari - Lambingi FMR, Phase 1 in Brgy. Lampari, Banga, South Cotabato
Contract expiry: 03/30/16
Completed per approved Program of Works (2.19 Kms PCCP). For final inspection by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical and Monitoring Teams.
effectivity: 10/21/15
Table 2: Status of CY 2015 SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program (Cont’n)
Major Final Output (MFO) & Program/Activity/Project (PPA)
Breakdown:
Concreting of Junction National Highway - Lamsugod FMR in Brgy. Lamsugod, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 5,900 Contract effectivity: 08/25/15
- Influence area 1,053 Contract expiry: 03/31/16
Concreting of Sampao - Rajamuda FMR with bridge (45 lm) component in Brgy. Sampao, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 815
For implementation; Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued last December 16, 2015
Contract effectivity: 12/16/15
- Influence area 809 Contract expiry: 12/09/16
Concreting of Romualdez Provincial Road Junction - Tinaungan FMR in Brgy. Romualdez, Quirino, Sultan Kudarat
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 1,582
- Influence area 980
Concreting of Tamnag - Blingkong FMR in Brgy. Blingkong, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 1,688
Work suspended due to preparation of Variation Order (VO) which includes additional works. The project is 99.30% completed with 0.799 Km of road paved as per approved Program of Works (POW).
Contract effectivity: 08/18/15
Contract effectivity: 10/19/15 - Influence area 1,800
Concreting of Maligang - MalayoTudok FMR in Brgy. Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 1,760
Ongoing construction (83.20%); Completed to date: 1.395 Km PCCP and 109 CHB lined canal
Contract effectivity: 06/24/15 - Influence area 2,560 Contract expiry: 01/29/16
Concreting of Lun Masla - Kinam FMR in Brgy. Lun Masla, Malapatan, Sarangani
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 2,890
Ongoing construction (87.40%); Completed to date: 1.7158 Km PCCP
Contract effectivity: 06/25/15 - Influence area 2,750 Contract expiry: 01/30/16
Concreting of Bagacay - Sufa Lamot, Paraiso FMR in Brgys. Bagacay and Paraiso, Alabel, Sarangani
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 1,880
- Influence area 3,150
Contract effectivity: 06/25/15
Contract expiry: 05/01/16
Major Final Output (MFO) & Program/Activity/Project (PPA)
Concreting of Purok 6 - Purok 8 FMR in Brgy. San Vicente, Makilala, N. Cotabato
Work suspended due to peace and order problem in the area. 92.18% completed as of date with 1.60 Km paved of the 1.85 Km-target per approved POW
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 5,566 Contract effectivity: 06/25/15
- Influence area 736
Concreting of Purok 3 - Purok 4 FMR in Brgy. Bulacanon, Makilala, N. Cotabato
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 2,001
Work suspended due to peace and order problem in the area. 94.69% completedas of date with 1.52417 Km paved of the 1.65 Km-target per approved POW
effectivity: 06/25/15 - Influence area 718
Concreting of Purok 1 - Purok 2 FMR in Brgy. Bulacanon, Makilala, N. Cotabato
Work suspended due to peace and order problem in the area. 94.99% completed as of date with 1.475 Km paved of the 1.65 Km-target per approved POW
- Beneficiaries - populace (no.) 675 Contract effectivity: 07/16/15 - Influence area 407
Failed bidding on December 22, 2015. Re-bidded; opening of bids on January 5, 2015
NOTE: (1) *Parameters in the computation of Infra project milestone accomplishment: 15% preparatory phase, 15% pre-construction phase, and 70% construction phase; 78% is the overall weighted average physical accomplishment. (2) Target length was increased during the review and approval of Program of Works (POW) by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team. Reflected target of 25.50 Kms is based on planned target pending the approval of POW. (3) Contract cost includes 15% LGU counterpart
In support to the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation measures, a budget of PhP 5 M in CY 2016 was allotted for the procurement of bamboo seedlings for the Riverbank Rehabilitation Projects in critical riverbanks identified by the LGUs. The projects will be undertaken by the LGUs in partnership with the Barangay LGUs/Non Government Organizations/Peoples Organizations. The provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and city of General Santos have already confirmed their counterpart funds for the labor cost and planting-related activities. The project documents (e.g. proposals, MOA, etc.) prepared by the LGUs will be reviewed in January 2016 to start procurement of seedlings within the 1st quarter of 2016.
There is a substantial savings of about PhP 15.0 M from the project procurement in 2014 which was utilized in the implementation of approved variation orders, supplemental works, and repeat order of 2 additional equipment identified by the LGUs, following the provisions under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9184 (Annex E – for variation orders and Section 53.4 on adjacent or contiguous under negotiated procurement), to wit:
Concreting of Upper Blagan FMR, Brgy. San Jose, General Santos City
Concreting of Udagri FMR, Brgy. Conel, General Santos City
Concreting of Purok Balakayo FMR, Brgy. Conel, General Santos City
Concreting of San Felipe - Junction National Highway FMR, Brgy. San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato
Provision of Corn Sheller, South Cotabato Rubber Based Farming Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Sitio Lugan, Poblacion T’boli, S. Cotabato
Provision of Corn Sheller, Barangay Council of Datu Wasay, Kalamansig, South Cotabato
In addition, during the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Board Executive Committee Meeting on 04 August 2015, the LGUs requested for the utilization of the total savings amounting to almost PhP 22.0 M generated from CY 2015 project procurement. The savings will be used to fund additional road lengths to maximize project impacts. Project
For issuance of Notice To Proceed (NTP)
For delivery to beneficiary
Under the SOCSKSARGEN IFSP, the FMR technical design specifications were improved adopting at least 5 to 6 l.m. road width, 20-cm pavement thickness, with construction of necessary 1 meter road shoulder, drainage canals and slope protection. The FMR design standard was recommended by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team and concurred by the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board in 2011. These upgraded road specifications ensure the implementation of durable, all-weather, and climate-resilient type of road, which is safe and cost-effective. They were made suitable for trucks and other 4-wheel vehicles, making the production areas and communities accessible to traders, social services and economic opportunities.
In line with the advocacy of DA to promote transparency, public awareness, and cost-effective measures in the monitoring and validation of projects, the office has established the geo-tagging of infrastructure projects before, during and after construction through our partner-LGUs. A Board resolution adopting the application of Applied Geotagging Technology (AGT) in the implementation of SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program was endorsed in 2012 to provide basis in the establishment of the said tool at the LGU level and enhance execution of the program in conformity with good governance and transparency. Trainings were then provided to our partner-LGUs on AGT in 2013-2014, with technical assistance from the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP). The geo-tagging system was adopted by our partner-LGUs in the implementation of food security projects up to this day.
Project Cost : PhP 12,055,453.95
Description : Concreting of 1.755 Km PCCP (5m width with 1.0m shoulder bothsides & 20 linear meter item 201; 635 linear meter Openlined Canal (6” CHB)
Location : Brgy San Jose, GSC
Coordinates : 6° 5’44.52”N, 125° 1’9.99”E
Project Cost : PhP 14,264,710.00
Description : Concreting of 2,007.23 ln.m PCCP. Installation of 700 linear meter CHB (6” thick) Openlined canal
Location : Brgy San Jose, GSC
Coordinates : 6° 5’23.72”N, 125° 2’58.58”E
Project Cost : PhP 11,059,181.14
Description : Concreting of 1,648.50 l.m. PCCP (5.0 l.m. width and 20cm thickness) with programmed gravel shoulder on both sides.
Location : Brgy Conel , GSC
Coordinates : 6°10’9.05”N, 125°10’59.83”E
Project Cost : PhP 11,352,184.37
Description : Concreting of 1,575.10 ln.m. PCCP; 941.42 ln.m. openlined canal; 398 ln.m. openlined canal; 30 ln.m. slope protection; 46 ln.m. 600mm dia RCCP; 22 ln.m. 1500mm diameter RCCP.
Location : Brgy Olympog, GSC
Coordinates : 6°13’20.82”N, 125°11’40.58”E
Project Cost : PhP 14,264,710.00
Description : Concreting of 1.96 Km PCCP (5m width with 1.0 linear meter on bothsides); installation of 385 linear meter openlined canal (6” CHB).
Location : Brgy Mabuhay, GSC
Coordinates : 6°16’42.35”N, 125° 8’53.53”E
Project Cost : PhP 17,273,013.53
Description : Concreting of 2.0 km (5.0m width & 0.20m thick) Road; 400 l.m. Stone Masonry Lined Canal; 458.90 l.m. Grouted Riprap (0.30m thick).
Location : Brgy. Libas & Maibo, Tantangan, South Cotabato
Coordinates : 6° 5’44.52”N, 125° 1’9.99”E
Project Cost : PhP 11,059,181.14
Description : Concreting of 660 ln.m. PCCP (6.10m width x 0.20m thick, 385 ln.m. (0.30m thick) Grouted Riprap, REMOVAL OF EXISTING 6.0LN.M. RCPC, & INSTALLATION OF 10.0LN.M. 36” RCPC.
Location : Brgy. San Vicente, Banga, South Cotabato
Coordinates : 6°27’10.02”N, 124°47’52.26”E
Project Cost : PhP 11,114,112.20
Description : Concreting of 1,029.84 l.m. PCCP (6.10m width & 0.20m thick, & 555.0 l.m. Grouted Riprap (0.30m thick)
Location : Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Coordinates : 6°29’1.85”N, 124°48’55.15”E
Project Cost : PhP 7,635,117.06
Description : Concreting of 0.5405 km PCCP (6.0m width x 0.20 m thick), construction of 396.52 ln.m. grouted riprap, 58.80 ln.m. lined canal, and 1-unit 1.2m x 1.2m x 8m RCBC.
Location : Brgy. Lamsalome, T’boli, South Cotabato
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Project Cost : PhP 7,075,144.73
Description : Concreting of 520 Linear Meters PCCP; 28 linear meters 610mm diameter RCPC; 7 linear meter 910mm diameter RCPC.
Location : Pres. Quirino, SK
Coordinates : 6°44’40.84”N, 124°43’26.93”E
Project Cost : PhP 19,629,871.09
Description : Concreting of 1.22 Km PCCP (5m width with 1.0m shoulder bothsides); 1,100 ln.m. CHB Lined canal; 31 ln.m. 910mm diameter RCP; 8.0 ln.m. 1220mm diameter RCP; Box culvert
Location : Brgy. Pangyan, Glan, Sarangani Province
Coordinates : 5°41’45.77”N, 125°17’20.58”E
Project Cost : PhP 10,574,733.16
Description : Concreting of 1.332 Km PCCP (5m width with 1.0m shoulder bothsides)
Location : Brgy. Sison, Maitum, SP
Coordinates : 6° 3’9.49”N, 124°30’17.50”E
Project Cost : PhP 18,716,593.72
Description : Concreting of 1.65 Kms road (6m width, 8” thick, 1.5m shouldering on bothsides)
Location : Brgy. Malapag, Carmen, North Cotabato
Coordinates : 7°26’8.78”N, 124°48’30.52”E
Project Cost : PhP 15,852,814.59
Description : Concreting of 1.395 Kms road (6m width, 8” thick, 1.5m shouldering on bothsides).
Location : Brgy. Malapag, Carmen, North Cotabato
Coordinates : 7°25’50.41”N, 124°47’37.82”E
Project Cost : PhP 15,716,005.10
Description : Concreting of 1.56 Km road at 5.0 ln.m. width and 20cm thick with 1.0 ln.m. shoulder bothsides, 10 ln.m. 910mm diameter RCPC, 1,026 ln.m. CHB lined canal.
Location : Malapatan, Sarangani Province
Coordinates : 5°56’57.96”N, 125°16’38.39”E
Project Cost : PhP 22,248,765.82
Description : Concreting of 1.96 Kms road (6m width, 8” thick, 1.5m shouldering on bothsides).
Location : Brgy. Kibayao, Carmen, North Cotabato
Coordinates : 7°11’55.51”N, 124°45’41.88”E
Project Cost : PhP 16,497,467.26 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2,193.65 Ln.m. road (6.10m width and 20cm thickness)
Location : Brgy. Tinagacan, General Santos City
Coordinates : 6°12’14.33”N, 125°13’59.58”E
Project Cost : PhP 14,241,658.54 (CY 2014)
Description : Concreting of 1.438 Km road at 5.0 ln.m. width and 20cm thickness with programmed gravel shouldering on both sides, installation of 16.0 linear meter 910mm diameter RCPC with headwall.
Location : Brgy. Gapok, Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat
Coordinates : 6°24’13.55”N, 124°24’22.51”E
Project Cost : PhP 15,716,005.10 (CY 2014)
Description : Concreting of 1.40 Km road at 5.0 ln.m. width and 20cm thickness with programmed gravel shouldering on both sides, installation of 24.0 linear meter 910mm diameter RCPC with headwalls, 396.90 ln.m. canal lining, 160 linear meter curb & gutter, 4 retaining walls
Location : Brgy. Titulok, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat
Coordinates : 6°29’56.54”N, 124°32’11.84”E
Project Cost : PhP 22,248,765.82 (CY 2014)
Description : Construction of 1.512 Km PCCP (5m width with 1.0m shoulder bothsides); 480 ln.m. concrete lined canal; 200 ln.m. CHB Lined Canal (4” CHB); & 40 ln.m. 910mm diameter RCCP.
Location : Maasim, Sarangani Province
Coordinates : 5°57’14.45”N, 125° 5’47.92”E
Project Cost : PhP 15,221,299.14 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 647 ln.m. PCCP @ 6.70 ln.m. width and 20cm thickness, 1,087.65 l.m. PCCP @ 5.0 l.m. Width and 20 cm thick, construction of 56 ln.m. riprap slope protection structure, 15 ln.m. 450mm dia RCP, and 114.58 ln.m. guardrail.
Location : Brgy. Ligaya/Katangawan
Coordinates : 6°12’14.33”N, 125°13’59.58”E
Project Cost : PhP 14,241,658.54 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2,047 Ln.m. road (6.70m width and 20cm thickness), concreting of 250 ln.m. road (5.0 ln.m. width and 20cm thickness), and construction of grouted riprap structure.
Location : Brgy. Baluan, General Santos City
Coordinates : 6° 7’43.25”N, 125°13’29.96”E
Project Cost : PhP 15,716,005.10 (CY 2014)
Description : Concreting of 799 ln.m. PCCP (694 lm @ 5.0 ln.m. width and 105 ln.m. @ 6.70 width) @ 20cm thickness, installation of 18 ln.m. 610 mm dia RCPC cross drainage structure.
Location : President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat
Coordinates : 6°44’43.56”N, 124°43’25.75”E
Project Cost : PhP 17,638,019.71 (CY 2015)
Description : 1,830 linear meters PCCP with 1 set 1 line-8 pcs 24” diameter RCPC with headwall and 2 sets 1 line-8 pcs 36” diameter RCPC with Headwall.
Location : Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat
Coordinates : 6°33’38.80”N, 124°51’35.24”E
Project Cost : PhP 27,414,228.22 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2,800 ln.m. Road (6.10 ln.m. width and 20cm thickness) and construction of grouted riprap structure.
Location : Surallah, South Cotabato
Coordinates : 6°17’35.20”N, 124°47’32.18”E
Project Cost : PhP 22,969,018.00 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2,380 ln.m. road (6.10 ln.m. width and 20cm thickness).
Location : Banga, South Cotabato
Coordinates : 6°17’31.51”N, 124°53’21.02”E
Project Cost : PhP 18,954,066.37 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2.40 km road (5.0m width, 0.20m thick), with 62.71 linear meters Lined Canal (Stone Masonry).
Location : Brgy. Simbo, Tupi, South Cotabato
Coordinates : 6°14’36.65”N, 124°58’10.77”E
Project Cost : PhP 18,104,631.23 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 1.65km PCCP (6.0 m width and 20cm thickness), installation of 11 ln.m. 610mm dia RCP drainage structures, 33 ln.m. 910mm dia RCP drainage structures with stone masonry headwalls.
Location : Brgy. Bulacanon, Makilala
Coordinates : 6°55’18.31”N, 125° 2’53.76”E
Project Cost : PhP 18,334,896.18 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 1.65km PCCP (6.0 m width and 20cm thickness), installation of 24 ln.m. 610mm dia RCP drainage structures, 2 ln.m. 910mm dia RCP drainage structures with stone masonry headwalls.
Location : Brgy. Bulacanon, Makilala
Coordinates : 6°54’0.07”N, 125° 2’49.67”E
Project Cost : PhP 20,369,469.16 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 1.85 km PCCP (6.0m width and 20cm thickness).
Location : Brgy. San Vicente, Makilala
Coordinates : 6°56’13.02”N, 125° 2’33.59”E
Project Cost : PhP 22,654,957.07(CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2.176km road (5.0mx20cm ) with programmed gravel shouldering on both sides, installation of 73ln.m. 910mm dia RCPC cross drainage structure with headwall, 27 ln.m. 1,220mm dia RCPC cross drainage structure with headwall on both sides, 713 ln.m. CHB lined canal, and 12 ln.m. grouted riprap.
Location : Brgy. Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani Province
Coordinates : 5°56’41.50”N, 124°45’44.03”E
Project Cost : PhP 22,350,999.80 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 2.50 km road (5.0m width and 20 cm thickness), installation of 19 ln.m. 910mm dia RCPC cross drainage structure with headwall, and construction of 568 ln.m. CHB lined canal.
Location : Malapatan, Sarangani Province
Coordinates : 6° 1’12.92”N, 125°17’51.45”E
Project Cost : 14,221,712.50 (CY 2015)
Description : Concreting of 1,008 ln.m. road (5.0m width and 20cm thickness), installation of 10ln.m. 910mm dia RCP and construction of 900 ln.m. CHB lined canal.
Location : Alabel, Sarangani Province
Coordinates : 6° 7’42.45”N, 125°18’38.30”E
10 units of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) locations
In support to agriculture, the government had funded PhP 1.41 Billion for the implementation of SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program in 2003 to 2015, distributed as follows: Farm-to-Market Road Networks (70.30%), Irrigation Development Services (7%), Agricultural Machineries, Equipment and Support Facilities (7%), Technical Support – Trainings and Technology demonstration activities (1.50%), Regulatory-related Project (0.20%), and Program Management (14%). A total of 252 agricultural infrastructure and support facilities had been funded during the period. Bulk of the approved budget was allocated for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects, to address inadequacy in agricultural support infrastructure and poor access roads.
As of December 31, 2015, cumulative physical accomplishment fared at 97% with 232 projects completed, benefitting approximately 400,000 populace and 53 farmer-groups (Table 3). The remaining projects, mostly FMRs funded in 2015, are on-going as of date. The projects will be completed in 2016 based on their approved contracts.
3. Performance per Major Final Output (MFO)
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2.2 Market Development Services
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2.3 Extension Support
Techno-demonstration sites established for the following crops: inbred and hybrid rice, cacao, coffee, abaca, garlic and organic vegetables e.g. cauliflower, eggplant & tomato *demo area varies per crop from 200 sq.m. to 1 ha. per site
Table 3. (continuation)
MFO 3: Irrigation Development Services
MFO 4: Farm-to-Market Road Network Services
roads rehabilitated/constructed/concreted
MFO 5: Agricultural & Fishery Machinery, Equipment and Facilities Support Services
Production facilities established, i.e. laboratories with equipment, plant nurseries with drip irrigation system, overhead tank, animal breeding center etc.
Postharvest facilities constructed/provided, i.e. MPDP, Warehouse, Muscovado sugar mill, Food & Fruit Demo, Processing, corn shellers & corn mills
Other Infrastructure (900 l.m. tramline, municipal fish landing, agri-training center)
MFO 6: Agri-fishery Regulation Services
Regulatory research activities funded/conducted- Sarangani Bay Zonification Project
Local Government Units (LGU) served
To fast track and over-look the updating of the SAFDZ (Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries Development Zone) Map of SOCCSKSARGEN, the Regional SAFDZ Committee was re-established in November 2015. Pursuant to DA Administrative Order 38 series of 1999, the Committee, chaired by the Regional Director of DA-RFO 12, Dir. Amalia-Jayag Datukan, was tasked mainly to assist the Agriculture Department in the coordination, monitoring of land use changes and prescribed policy recommendations to properly optimize and protect the SAFDZ and other prime lands in the country.
Composed of DA-Bureaus, DA-Planning Service and attached agencies, DAR, DENR, DILG, NEDA, DPWH, DOST, DOT, DTI, HLURB, LBP, NAMRIA, DOTC, League of Municipal Mayors and Provincial Governors, other government agencies, private sector, NGOs, POs, farmers/fisherfolks, and other relevant institutions and stakeholders in the Region, the Committee is committed to employ the following functions:
1. Provide technical assistance in the preparation and implementation of the AFMP and IDP;
2. Review and recommend the SAFDZ IDP and corresponding investment programs;
3. Assist the LGU and DA in the integration of SAFDZ with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and corresponding Zoning Ordinance;
4. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the land use reclassification and conversion of lands within the SAFDZ;
5. Review and formulate strategies for the development and implementation of the SAFDZ Convergence areas;
6. Recommend appropriate organizational mechanisms that will handle the application, evaluation, and approval of reclassification of lands within the SAFDZs.
The updated Regional SAFDZ Map is expected to be completed this year.
part from the smooth implementation of food security and agri-infrastructure projects, the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO has strengthened its coordination and collaboration efforts with partner-agencies such as Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Philippine Fish Port Development Authority (PFDA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the local government units of SOCSKSARGEN.
This is to consistently promote integrated area development approach and hasten the development of vital infrastructure and transport facilities like the airport, seaport, fish port and regional road networks in SOCSKSARGEN.
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Located in Barangay Fatima, General Santos City, the GSC Airport is a major transport facility in the SOCCSKSARGEN region that caters the movement of people and goods going to and from the area. Over the years, the operational activities of the airport have greatly contributed to the economic development in the growth region.
Considering its key role in propelling economic growth, demand for improvement of airport facilities and upgrading of operation has tremendously increased.
Through the Task Force on GSC Airport Development, various development concerns that impede the improvement of the airport were regularly coordinated and monitored with the concerned agencies. For CY 2015, 4 task force meetings were conducted with 9 resolutions were passed and approved (Tables 4 & 5).
Table 4: Resolutions passed by the GSC Airport Development Task Force - 11th Task Force Meeting, September 14, 2015
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CREATING THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY (GSC) AIRPORT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UNDER THE TASK FORCE ON GENERAL SANTOS CITY AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION AND COMMUNICATION (DOTC) TO FASTRACK THE PROCUREMENT OF NEW INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS) AND REPLACEMENT OF VERY HIGH FREQUENCY OMNI DIRECTIONAL RANGE (VOR) FOR GENERAL SANTOS CITY AIRPORT INCLUDED IN THE PHP 136 MILLION BUDGET OF THE AGENCY
Endorsed accordingly. GSC Airport Development Task Force Resolution No. 22 confirmed the composition of the GSC Airport Tourism Development Committee
Endorsed accordingly. MOA between CAAP and DOTC is being prepared for the procurement of navigational aids for GSC Airport by CAAP.
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS – OFFICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY (DOTC-OTS) TO PLAN AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE NEEDED SCREENING EQUIPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR THE NEW GSC AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION – OFFICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY (DOTC-OTS) TO EXPEDITE THE REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTORS AND UPS AT THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY AIRPORT
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY TO URGE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (NCIP) TO EXPEDITE THE CANCELATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ANCESTRAL LAND TITLE (CALT) TO MORE OR LESS 87 HECTARES OF LAND WITHIN THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY AIRPORT PROPERTY
Endorsed accordingly.
Endorsed accordingly.
Endorsed accordingly. SP GSC approved resolution requesting the Office of the President to take action on the immediate cancelation of CALT on some portion of the GSC airport property by NCIP.
Table 4: Resolutions passed by the GSC Airport Development Task Force - 12th Task Force meeting, December 10, 2015
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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE COMPOSITION OF THE GSC AIRPORT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION INVITING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF SOCSKSARGEN AREA TO SUPPORT THE RESOLUTION OF SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF GENERAL SANTOS REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION ON THE PETITION FOR THE CANCELATION OF CALT ON SOME PORTION OF THE GSC AIRPORT PROPERTY
RESOLUTION REQUESTING DOTC TO PRESENT THE GSC AIRPORT MASTERPLAN TO THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL XII AND REGIONAL LAND USED COMMITTEE XII
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE FOR TRANSPORT SECURITY (OTS) TO FASTRACK THE REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTOR AND UPS AT THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY AIRPORT
For endorsement.
For endorsement.
For endorsement.
For endorsement.
In CY 2015, GSC Airport was provided with budget of PhP 959 Million under CY 2015 DOTC Infrastructure Program for improvement of the existing airport passenger terminal building and other facilities. Partially, the following are the components of the PhP 959 Million:
• Rehabilitation and improvement of GSC airport terminal building with covered walk-way
• Construction of Greeter Building and vicinity parking
• Covered vehicular security check
• Expansion of Apron and construction of Drainage System
• Procurement of navigational aids
• Construction of Sewerage treatment plant
Procurement for the rehabilitation and improvement of GSC airport terminal building with covered walk-way is already on-going with a project cost of PhP 374 Million. On the procurement of navigational aids for the airport, the MOA is being prepared for signing between DOTC and CAAP. CAAP will facilitate the procurement.
• Improvement/expansion of existing terminal building amounting to PhP25 Million to address the current congestion of passengers at the terminal building thru the CAAP Corporate Fund. As of December 2015, the project is substantially completed.
• Procurement of additional baggage carousel amounting to PhP20 Million was already completed and for award to the winning bidder.
• Expansion vehicular parking area of the airport is also substantially completed amounting to PhP 10 million.
On the improvement and modernization of various ports in the country to include GSC seaport, a study was conducted by the Republic of Korea to improve the cargo movement and enhance sea connectivity of the port with other ports. The result of the study suggests the necessity to upgrade and modernize the cargo handling equipment of Makar port. In the study, various improvements for the port facilities was determined by the consultant which amounts to PhP 1.7 Billion, to include the provision of modern berth space to accommodate modern cargo handling equipment such as gantry cranes.
Considering this development, PPA identified various initiatives under its Medium Term Public Investment Plan (MTPIP) amounting to PhP 835.98 aimed to improve the facilities and operation of Makar Port. Construction of Shore Crane Wharf worth PhP 603 Million and rehabilitation of Eastern wharf costing PhP 100 Million were among the priority projects for funding by the agency. As of December 2015, several on-going projects are being undertaken by PPA PMO SOCSARGEN (Table 6).
Rehabilitation/Upgrading of Western Wharf
Repair and replacement of fender and mooring system
Retrofitting of Eastern Wharf and new wharf expansion
Repair of RoRo Ramp
Integration of Marine and terminal offices inside transit shed 1
Improvement of temporary passenger terminal building at transit shed 1
Repair of damaged concrete pavement block at container yard no. 1
Repair of damaged concrete pavement at container yard no. 1 and infront of transit sheds 1, 2 & 3 including drainage system
33.21% complete.
26.64 1.08% complete.
22.70 On procurement process
7.77 On procurement process
2.89 On procurement process
7.34 On procurement process
22.20 For procurement process
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Waiting for the issuance of Notice of Budget Allocation from PPA Head Office
To coordinate and monitor the various stages of development in the Makar Port, a Task Force on Makar Port Development under the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board was created through SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 22, Series of 2014 during the 4th Project Board meeting on December 8, 2014 in Davao City.
The Makar Port Development Task Force met twice this year to discuss updates on the proposed Makar Port projects and passed 3 resolutions (Table 7).
The Task Force is being chaired by PPA and and co-chaired by LGU GSC. Members include LGUS of GSC, South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, NEDA XII, GSC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., PCCI Southwestern Mindanao, RDC Infrastructure Committee Chairman, SOCOSPA, SFFAII, MinDA, BAICOR 12, Philippine Coast Guard, SCIPSI, Bureau of Customs, DA RFO 12, PNP Maritime, Local Shipping Lines Association, Foreign Shipping Lines Association, GSC Consumer Group, DOLE 12 and ADPO.
Table 7: Resolutions passed by the Makar Port Development Task Force
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Resolution endorsing the inclusion of Banana Industry Council of Region 12 and South Cotabato Swine Producers Association as members of the Task Force on Makar Port Development
Resolution requesting the Local Government Unit of General Santos City and Department of Public Works and Highways Region 12 (DPWH) to conduct evaluation on the capacity of Labangal road leading to the north gate of Makar Port to accommodate growing volume of cargo traffic in the coming years
Resolution endorsing the inclusion of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 12 as member of the Task Force on Makar Port Development
Endorsed accordingly
Endorsed accordingly
Glan Port development is in support to the formalization of cross-border trade and mobility between Jose Abad Santos-Glan-Sarangani Cooperation Triangle (JAGS-CT) member municipalities and Tahuna, Indonesia. The cooperation triangle was established to develop the area as an alternative economic and trading hub in BIMP-EAGA. A new BIMP-EAGA route is being explored to include the Port of Tahuna in Indonesia presenting shorter route to Mindanao, its newest point being the Port of Glan.
The construction of RoRo ramp, RC landing and maneuvering area for the port of Glan was already completed. Widening of rock causeway, expansion of RC Wharf and back-up area amounting to PhP 84.1 Million and construction of passenger terminal building worth PhP 7.7 Million are among the on-going projects being undertaken by PPA PMO SOCSARGEN in CY 2015.
The Central Mindanao Airport, formerly known as M’lang Airport was constructed to cater to the movement of people and products being produced in the area. These activities will improve socioeconomic condition in the area and provide more economic enterprises generating more revenues for both local and national government. The project is expected to increase income of agri producers/farmers in the area by providing additional facility to market their products with reduced travel cost and time and would also aid to boost employment and eco-tourism of the area.
The airport is comprised of 1.66 km x 30 m runway, 1,500 square meter parking lot, 100 x 120 m apron, perimeter fence, access road, terminal and administration building with communication facilities, acquisition of fire rescue vehicle and 64 hectares land.
DOTC allocated PhP 160 million for the expansion of Central Mindanao Airport under its CY 2012 budget which includes extension and widening of the airport runway, concreting of apron, and installation of fire station. The project was awarded to VT Lao Construction amounting to PhP 110,290,575.70 with construction duration of 360 days. As of December 2013, the project is already completed.
PLGU Cotabato and DOTC entered into MOA for the site expansion of the Central Mindanao Airport amounting to PhP 20 Million. Initially, 50% of the amount was already downloaded to PLGU Cotabato. The other 50% has yet to be downloaded to PLGU upon its compliance of the liquidation report on the initial amount downloaded.
Survey of 53 lots for the expanded area was already completed and PLGU is preparing for the deed of sale and payments for the acquired lots.
In reference to the development of access road, survey of 37 lots intended for the access road in Brgy. New Rizal, M’lang Cotabato is on-going. The identified road has road length of 3.45 km.
PLGU Cotabato and DOTC are at the final stage of MOA preparation for the construction of perimeter fence at the Central Mindanao Airport amounting to PhP 38 Million.
The construction of major arterial roads is consistently monitored by the office owing to its economic importance region-wide. These roads will facilitate increased movement of people and products from the production area to its various market destinations. Seamless road connectivity will eventually promote competitive price for the area’s commodity.
Several priority intra-regional and by-pass road networks were identified by the LGUs for development. Improvement of these roads will facilitate faster movement of goods and people to various areas in the region. Some of these road projects are currently in the study/pre-Feasibility Study (FS) stage. Vital information such as traffic count and OD survey are currently being gathered by proponent LGUs. With these projects, the FS preparation for Banga-Tupi By pass road and Koronadal City By-pass road had already been funded by DPWH. Further, some sections of the Malapag-Tinimbacan road and Banga-Tupi road were paved under SOCSKSARGEN Food Security program.
In 2015, two (2) coordination meetings were facilitated to update the status of the the by-pass roads proposed by the LGUs.
1 Columbio-LutayanKoronadal City
2 Malapag –Tinimbacan- Banisilan road
3 Banga-Tupi By-pass road
4 Tupi-Sarangani road
5 Datu PaglasColumbio-Davao del Sur road
6 Silway 8-MabuhayTinagacan road
7 Surallah-T’boli-San Jose, General Santos City road
8 Koronadal By-pass road
9 General Santos City middle ring road
10 Cotabato City By-pass road
11 Tacurong East Diversion road
12 T’boli-BangaKoronadal proper
• It is a by-pass road from Koronadal City to Columbio with a total length of 8.9 km with 2.8 km remains to be paved and 10 lm steel bridge.
• South Cotabato Road Conversion Technical Working Group (SCRC-TWG) was created by LGU South Cotabato on May 2015
• The road connecting Brgy. Malapag in Carmen, Cotabato and Brgy. Tinimbacan in Banisilan, Cotabato has a total length of 28 km.
• DPWH allotted a budget for the conduct of Feasibility Study
• To fully complete the development of the road, there is a gap of more or less 10 km road that has yet to be funded.
• Total road length is 24.20 km which starts at National highway junction Banga-Poblacion Banga-Lamba-DerilonLambingi-Lampari-Sitio Upper Village-Lamsalome-Bunao-Kalkam-National Highway Junct. Tupi.
• DPWH allotted a budget for the conduct of Feasibility Study.
• The proposed road will serve as by-pass road connecting two (2) provinces in SOCSKSARGEN growth region namely Sarangani and South Cotabato with a length of 47.8 kms.
• DPWH funded the on-going concreting of 3.2 km road along Junction National Highway to Barangay Cebuano.
• DPWH allocated PhP 80 Million for concreting of road within the Tupi section in CY 2016
• The road is 34.8 km length (14 km from Datu Paglas to Colombio) and (20.8 km from Columbio to Colonsabac to Matanao, Davao Del Sur).
• DPWH allocated PhP 274 Million for concreting of road within Columbio to Sinapulan road section
• Realigning the road section to Silway 8-Mabuhay-Conel-Olympog-Upper Labay road was recommended during a coordination meeting since the section is much closer to the northern section of the GSC Circumferential road. DPWH district office has yet to evaluate the proposed alignment.
• A Memorandum Order No. CMO-11-2015-005351 was issued by GSC Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera designating the members of the City’s Technical Working Group for Regional Network Projects.
• The road has a total length of 65.9 km with 52.427 km (from Surallah to Sitio Bagong Silang Maan, San Jose boundary) and 13.5 km (San Jose to GSC Airport).
• DPWH provided budget for the conduct of Feasibility Study and for concreting works which amounts to PhP 200 Million more or less in CY 2016.
• The road has a total length of 21.2 kms, 3 bridges (Libas bridge 1-9 meter and 2-9 meter, Paraiso bridge-14 meter), 1 single barrel box culvert-3x6x9 meter
• A Memorandum Order No. CMO-11-2015-005351 was issued by GSC Mayor Ronnel c. Rivera designating the members of the City’s Technical Working Group for Regional Network Projects to facilitate and coordinate the development activities for this proposed road project.
• Concerned LGU to fastrack the approval of TOR for the conduct of FS by DPWH on the said road
• Cotabato City By-pass road is the official project title
• Concerned LGUs to facilitate the gathering of critical information on the proposed road as traffic count and OD survey which will be necessary in the preparation of feasibility study.
• The proposed alignment is Lampari-Lambingi-Simbo-Talcon-Koronadal Proper, Polomolok
• The road project has already been funded under DPWH, SOCSKSARGEN FSP and PLGU with a total road length of 48.59 km (15.61 km asphalt, 16.3 km concrete, 16.65 km gravelled with on-going concreting works)
A Technical Working Group (TWG) chaired by DPWH was created through SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. __ to coordinate and monitor various developme nts on proposed road projects in the region. As of December 2015, five (5) TWG meetings was already conducted with the concerned LGUs and NGAs to coordinate and monitor the activities undertaken by the LGUs on their identified priority road projects.
The SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) conducted the 17th National Tuna Congress (NTC) on September 3-4, 2015 in General Santos City. The NTC is an annual gathering of the fishing associations and allied industries coming from different of the country and the world, to work collaboratively for a sustainable and competitive fishing industry.
As a member of the working committees on resolution and souvenir program, the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office contributed during the event planning phase and particularly handled the preparation and printing of the various promotional materials such as the souvenir book, flyers and posters/tarpaulins, and assisted in the audio-video synchronization during the congress proper. This year’s congress was attended by approximately 500 individuals from the government and private sectors.
Since these Protected Areas (PAs) has been proclaimed under NIPAS Law, the office has been active in facilitating the coordinative efforts of the members for the sustainable development and conservation of our protected areas.
Draft bills for Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape & Mount Matutum Protected Landscape are already part of the National Integrated Protected Area Program of the Philippines, included in the Omnibus Bill for one hundred (100) protected areas in the Philippines sponsored by Sen. Loren Legarda. The Bill has been reviewed and consolidated for approval in the Senate.
These PAs are governed by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) and among its functions is to approve proposals, work plans, action plans, guidelines, for management of the protected area in accordance with the approved Management Plan. Promulgate rules and regulations to promote development programs and projects on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development consistent with the Management Manual of the protected area. All protected areas are being managed and facilitated by the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu).
Facilitated 4 PAMB Execom and Enbanc Meetings and 1 PAMB EnBanc Meeting.
• Reviewed and approved 5 Projects within the seascape
• Enhanced the collection of the User’s Fee
• Conducted consultation meetings to the informal settlers within the SARANGANI BAY PROTECTED SEASCAPE
Attended/assisted 5 PAMB ExeCom Meetings and 2 PAMB Enbanc Meetings
• The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL) passed 19 resolutions, to wit:
1. PAMB-MMPL
Resolution No.2015-01, Series of 2015
2. PAMB-MMPL
Resolution No. 2015-02 Series of 2015
3. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 3
Series of 2015
4. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 4
Series of 2015
5. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 05
Series of 2015
6. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 06
Series of 2015
7. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 07
Series of 2015
8. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 08
Series of 2015
9. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 09
Series of 2015
10. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 10
Series of 2015
A Resolution Affirming the Designation of Forester Jamel A. Tiburon as Protected Area Superintendent of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape per DENR Special Order No. 001, Series of 2015;
A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Eco-Tourism Management Plan of Tupi, South Cotabato prepared by DENR RXII pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-19;
A Resolution allowing the Province of the South Cotabato to pursue Tupi (Miasong) to Sarangani (Malandag) Road as priority project for development and the Municipality of Tupi for the concreting of Lote North (Brgy. Cebuano) to Brgy. Miasong Farm-to-Market Road Traversing Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape;
A Resolution approving the establishment of Wildlife Restitution Center (WRC – Rescue Center) in the Tarsier sanctuary (Tarsier Habitat Zone) located in Barangay Linan, Tupi, South Cotabato (Tarsier Sanctuary) within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape;
A resolution on the New Composition of Protected Area Management Board of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (PAMB - MMPL) En Banc and Executive Committee
A Resolution Institutionalizing the Internal Rules and Procedures on Community Based Law Enforcement (CBLE) Mechanism, Prescribing Handling of Complaints and Violations within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape
A Resolution allowing the utilization of Five (5) cubic meters of G’melina Trees per Integrated Social Forestry (ISF) Holder per year within the Multiple-Use Zone of MMPL Under the ISF Program at Brgy. Maligo, Polomolok, South Cotabato
A Resolution allowing Mr. Pablo D. Tan to cut/utilize five (5) cubic meters per year of planted mahogany trees within his private land at Brgy. Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato subject to existing DENR rules and regulations
A Resolution requesting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Personnel Selection Board (PSB) to observe R.A. 7586 or otherwise known as National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 and its revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (IRR), specifically Rule 11.7 of DAO 2008 - 26, in the selection and appointment of protected area personnel for Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL)
A Resolution Approving the Proposed Site for Adoption by SOCOTECO II within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape
January 20, 2015
January 20, 2015
June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
November 4, 2015
11. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 11
Series of 2015
12. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 12
Series of 2015
13. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 13
Series of 2015
14. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 14
Series of 2015
15. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 15
Series of 2015
16.PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 16
Series of 2015
17. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 17
Series of 2015
18. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 18
Series of 2015
19. PAMB MMPL
Resolution No. 19
Series of 2015
A Resolution Amending PAMB MMPL Resolution Numbered Four, Series of Two Thousand Twelve, Entitled “A Resolution Adopting The Recommended Users Fee And Imposition Of Fines and Penalties For MMPL Consistent with the Rule 18 Of DAO 2008 -26 as the Revised Implementing Rules And Regulation (IRR) of the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 or R.A. 7586”
A Resolution Adopting The Delineation And Validation Of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL) Boundaries By LEP And NAMRIA In Determining the Coverage of Each Municipality Within MMPL
A Resolution Declaring One (1) Year Moratorium on the Issuance of Permit to Cut and Transport Trees Within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape
A Resolution Approving the Membership of the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of South Cotabato as a Member of the Protected Area Management Board – Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape Executive Committee
A Resolution Ratifying PAMB MMPL Resolution No. 13, Series of 2015 of the Executive Committee Entitled, A Resolution Declaring One (1) Year Moratorium on the Issuance of Permit to Cut and Transport Trees Within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape
A Resolution Declaring A Total Ban on Charcoal Making within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape
A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Eco-Tourism Management Plan of Polomolok, South Cotabato
A Resolution Approving the Addendum of SOCKSARGEN-ADPO as PAMB MMPL Executive Committee Member
A Resolution Approving the Addendum of Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) of South Cotabato as a member of PAMB MMPL En Banc and Executive Committee
Produced and disseminated IEC Materials
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015
• 60 copies of leaflets and 11 tarpaulins (technical and popular materials) produced & disseminated to entrance points
• 250 copies of IEC materials were distributed during PAMB educational campaigns
Conducted Orientation/Workshop on Community Based Law Enforcement Manual cum Symposium on Environmental Laws
Conducted Survey and Registration of Protected Area Occupants (SRPAO) to fourteen (14) barangays within the MMPL in accordance with DAO 2013-20.
The active role, guidance and leadership exemplified by the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board and EXECOM played significantly in fast-tracking the implementation of major infrastructure projects, to include but not limited to the General Santos City airport and sea port projects. These bodies passed and approved various resolutions during its meetings (below).
Table 11: Resolutions passed by the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board EXECOM - August 4, 2015
Title of the Resolution and No.
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board EXECOM Resolution No. 08, Series of 2015: Requesting His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III, to extend the coordinative role and project management functions of the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office until December 2022
Remarks
Supported by the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board and endorsed the same
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 24, Series of 2015: Adopting various resolutions of the task force on General Santos City (GSC) airport development, passed and approved during the 11th and 12th GSC Airport Development Task Force meetings
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 25, Series of 2015: Requesting the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to allocate additional PhP 3.0 Million for land acquisition relative to the expansion of the Central Mindanao airport area in M’lang, Cotabato
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 26, Series of 2015: Requesting the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) to allocate PhP 100 Million fund for the development of access road leading to the Central Mindanao Airport in M’lang, Cotabato
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 27, Series of 2015: Adopting the three (3) resolutions of the Task Force on Makar Port development passed and approved during its 1st and 2nd meetings in CY 2015 and recommending the creation of a Technical Working Group by the LGU General Santos City and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XII to evaluate the Labangal Road leading to the Makar Port
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 28, Series of 2015: Endorsing the various proposed projects of Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for Makar Port that are included in the Medium Term Public Investment Program (MTPIP) and requesting the prioritization of funds for the construction of the shore crane wharf and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete of the superstructures of eastern wharf amounting to PhP 703.138 Million in CY 2016
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 29, Series of 2015: Urging the Philippine Rural Development Project National Project Advisory Board (PRDP NPAB) to streamline the guidelines and implementation process from regional to national advisory boards and consider adjustment of technical specifications of projects specifically farm to market roads to effectively address local economic conditions
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 30, Series of 2015: Requesting PhP 50 Million funding support from the Department of Agriculture for the concreting of Malapag – Tinimbacan – Banisilan road section in North Cotabato under CY 2017
Remarks
Endorsed to DOTC, CAAP and LGU – General Santos City for support and appropriate action
Endorsed to DOTC for consideration and appropriate action
Endorsed to DPWH and DOT for consideration and appropriate action
Endorsed to LGU – General Santos City, DPWH and PPA – PMO SOCSARGEN for appropriate action
Endorsed to PPA for appropriate action
Endorsed to Hon. Proceso J. Alcala, Secretary of Agriculture and Chairman of the PRDP National Project Advisory Board for consideration and appropriate action; and to MinDA and RDC XII for their information and support.
Endorsed to DA for appropriate action
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 31, Series of 2015: Requesting the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct a study on infrastructure planning anchored on the concept of aerotropolis to support future developments in the region
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 32, Series of 2015: Strongly requesting the office of the president to extend the coordinative functions of the South Cotabato/Cotabato/Sultan Kudarat/Sarangani/General Santos City (SOCSKSARGEN) Area Development Project Office (ADPO) for the years 2017 up to 2022
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 33, Series of 2015: Supporting the 17th National Tuna Congress Resolution No. 11, Series of 2015 requesting the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) to create a Task Force that will facilitate the preparation of the General Santos City Fish Port Complex (GSCFPC) rehabilitation plan which shall include the industry players as members
SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Resolution No. 34, Series of 2015: Supporting the 17th National Tuna Congress Resolution No. 11, Series of 2015 requesting the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) to conduct a feasibility study on the viability of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the General Santos City Fish Port Complex (GSCFPC) operations
Endorsed to DOTC and DPWH for consideration and appropriate action
Endorsed to Office of the President (OP), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and DA
Endorsed to DA and Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) for support and appropriate action
Endorsed to DA, PFDA, MinDA and LGU – General Santos City
The SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team conducted regular monthly meetings to assess the progress of project implementation, resolve issues at hand, and ensure the smooth and timely completion of projects. Last October, the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team recommended for the termination of one FMR project funded in CY 2014 due to poor performance of the contractor. The project will now be completed by the Provincial LGU of Sultan Kudarat. The team not only evaluated the ongoing projects but the technical requirement such as the Plans and Programs of Works of proposed food security projects.
In the prior years, two Multi-Sector Task Forces and a Technical Working Group were created under the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board to oversee and monitor the ongoing development initiatives at the General Santos City airport, Makar Port, and priority road networks in the region. The collaboration of various agencies is necessary to gather the collective voice, ideas, strategic plans from various stakeholders who will be directly or indirectly affected by the developments in key transport facilities.
As an active partner of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the office hosted two meetings of the PAMB in line with its mandate on the protection and sustainable management of the Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape, Allah Valley Protected Landscape (AVPL) and Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS).
With FMRs and other infrastructures as majority of the projects implemented under the SOCSKSARGEN IFSP, the office conducted a Training on Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA), Engineering Management and Supervision for the Technical and Project Monitoring Teams last November 18-20, 2015, to capacitate particularly the members of the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team. The office invited DPWH focal persons as resource speakers during this activity to orient or update the technical people of LGUs, DA RFO XII and SOCKSARGEN ADPO on supervision, project management, material testing and other-related activities essential in planning and implementation of various infrastructure projects.
On November 4-5, 2015, the able technical personnel of ADPO shared their skills and knowledge on AGT with our partner from the DOTC – Central Office, PPA – Central Office, NEDA Region XII and and CAAP – General Santos City, in response to their request for a hands-on training, having learned of the advantages of the AGT in the implementation of government programs and projects.
During the year, 173 field inspection, monitoring and impact assessment activities were conducted by the SOCSKSARGEN Project Monitoring Team, Technical Team and ADPO technical staffs for both ongoing and completed projects, to assess their physical accomplishments and give recommendatory actions when needed.
A six-year development plan in support to agriculture, and the national thrust on food security was proposed by the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office in partnership with the component local government units of the region, and the concerned national government agencies with representations from the private and civil organizations. This was prepared in line with the term extension of the project office through Executive Order No. 16 issued by His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III dated December 21, 2010.
This development plan is revisited every year to evaluate and update the priorities and programs of the local government units which served as the basis in the annual budget proposal of the Project Office. The SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office submits the budget proposal and other supporting budgetary requirements to the Department of Budget and Management through the Department of Agriculture duly endorsed by the Regional Development Council.
Included in the annual budget is the operational requirement of the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office.
In summary, the following is the annual appropriation from CY 2003 to CY 2015 by expenditure classification. CYs 2003 to 2009 appropriation is presented in total.
Fund Distribution: Infra Projects and Other Agricultural Support, and Program Management (in thousand pesos)
The annual appropriation for farm-to-market roads has increased significantly during the last two years to almost triple compared to that of CY 2013 budget. In the twelve years of operation, the infrastructure projects and other agricultural support shared an average of 86% of the total appropriation while program management at 14%.
The SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office has implemented a total of PhP1.27 billion worth of infrastructure projects and other agricultural support from CY 2003 to CY 2015 in the provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, and the city of General Santos. Identification and prioritization of projects were done by the respective Local Government Units. However, review of project proposal, designs and program of works was conducted by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team created for the purpose.
The following is the distribution of funds by component area.
Distribution of Funds by Component Area (in thousand pesos)
Below is the total allotment released to SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office for CY 2015 in the amount of PhP325.131 million by expenditure classification:
As of December 31, 2015, total obligations amounted to PhP288.88 million representing 88.85% of the total current appropriation.
Status of Funds CY 2015 Current Appropriation as of December 31, 2015 (in thousand pesos)
The Notice of Cash Allocation issued for SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office is lumped in the NCA issued to the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office XII which is treated as a common fund. Management and disbursement of funds for the Project Office is handled by DA-RFO XII. Under the CY 2015 Appropriations, total disbursement amounted to P94M.
Sitio Kyondog in Brgy. Kihan, Malapatan in Sarangani Province is an upland area, approximately 30 kilometers from Malapatan Poblacion, which can only be reached by capable off-road vehicles, if not horses or carabaos, as the road leading to the area is rough with rivercrossings along the way. Since the area is almost isolated, the traditional way of living remains. Comprised largely of B’laan corn-eating communities, every household owns a stone mill, which is a necessity and almost highly valuable possession in processing their corn harvest. However, the villagers have to endure the pain of hand-milling process before they can cook the gritted corn. Mr. Martin Pandita, a villager, spends nearly thirty minutes in stone-milling to crash a kilo of corn grains. Family members, including the children, alternately do this tiring task each day since the nearest mechanical corn mill is located in Sitio Buenavista in Alabel, which is still a 30-minute walk from the village.
Thankfully, with the provision of mobile corn mill to the village, milling a kilo of corn would only take a minute or less. “Truly a relief to all of us here. Preparing for our meal has been easy. We can now keep our stone mill.” Martin said.
Currently, the village type corn mill in Sitio Kyondog is managed and maintained by the Kyondog Upland Farmers Association, which serves 10 other neighboring Sitios in the area.
In 2012, a total of 15 village type-mobile corn mills were granted by the DASOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program to the upland villages of Sarangani.
In Sitio Lamlabong, Brgy. Ampisit, Maasim in Sarangani, it is common to see family members sit down together facing a pile of corn to manually shell them by hand.
Shelling40sacksofcornwithbare handswilltakeafamilyseveraldays tofinish.Thatiswearing. After work,ourhandshurtduetostrain and cuts”, related by Memecio Sukin, a corn farmer in the area. With no available mechanical corn shellers in the area, farmers have to rely solely on hand shelling. This they have to endure to be able to trade their products in exchange for cash come harvest time.
This is why the Provincial Government of Sarangani prioritized the provision of mobile corn shellers to 18 corn farmerassociations in the upland areas of the province, known to belong among the poorest in the country. The days of rigid hand-shelling are over for Sitio Lamlabong, consisting of 183 corn farmer-households, as they received their first mechanical corn sheller in the area. The upland corn farmers now enjoy the season of harvest more. Not only the mecahnical equipment saved time, it helped them reduced post-harvest losses and made their life easy.
A total of 18 village type-corn shellers were granted to selected upland corn farmer-organization in the province, through the DA SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program, in partnership with PLGU-Sarangani.
The rice industry all over the country suffered negative blows from the effects of climate change, greatly affecting the local rice farmers. Increased temperature, insufficient irrigation water, irregular rainfall patterns and water stress-intensified rice pests and diseases are some of the constant issues faced by the farming sector.
Recognizing these problems and agonies of the farmers, the Department of Agriculture - SOCSKSARGEN ADPO continues to develop programs and provide assistance for the benefit of our local farmers and seed growers in the region. Rice varietal demonstrations and rice seed production assistance were among the programmed initiatives found to be effective in helping our farmers increase their production and at the same time reduce their production cost.
The techno-demonstration on rice and seed production teaches the farmers with innovative rice farming to cope with the adverse effects of climate and guide the farmers in choosing recommended and suitable rice varieties in their area. The Technodemonstrations were conducted on accessible pilot-areas to promote the latest and effective hybrid and inbred rice farming techniques to surrounding farmers. Demonstration area varies from 0.5- 1.0 hectare with planting materials and farm inputs provided by DA-SOCSKSARGEN ADPO.
Throughout the Region, ADPO in collaboration with the Provincial Local Government Units, implemented 60 and 20 hectares of techno-demonstrations for 9 inbred rice and 1 hybrid rice varieties, respectively.
The techno demonstration projects were beneficial as farmers were able to identify varieties that demonstrate high yielding capabilities, good eating qualities, high pest resistance/ tolerance and good market value. The following are some of the rice varieties that gain commendations from the SOCCSKSARGEN farmers:
Market Demand
Pest Resistance/ Tolerance
Production Yield
Eating Quality
Rc 158; NSIC Rc 226
The impact evaluation conducted shows that the techno-demo cooperators achieved an average yield of 6.3 MT/hectare from its baseline yield of 4.0MT/ha. Mr. Jimmy Santiago of Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat attained the highest techno-demo yield of 8.7 MT/ha using NSIC Rc 298 rice variety.
Certainly, following a smart farming method leads to sufficient yields and good financial returns amidst the depressing impacts brought by climate change.
