SOCSKSARGEN ADPO ANNUAL REPORT 2012

ANNUAL REPORT 2012 SOCSKSARGEN

Area Development Project Office

Project Management Unit

Contents Messages Executive Summary SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program Food Security Program Accomplishments Impact Stories: From Farm to Market Other Area Development Undertakings Program Management in Action Financial Report

Message from the Chairman

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alugod nating binabati ang SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board, mga katuwang natin mula sa Local Government Units (LGUs) at pribadong sektor, at ang ating Project Management Unit para sa matagumpay at makabuluhang taon nitong 2012.

Nakita natin ang mga paunang mga resulta ng SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program – mas mabilis at mahusay na pagdadala ng ani dahil sa napagawang pitong farm-to-market roads, mas kaunting natapong ani dahil sa mga corn sheller at corn mill at dagdag kaalaman dala ng mga technology demonstration ng high value crops.

Dagdag pa dito ang pagsulong natin para sa pagsasaayos ng paliparan ng General Santos City para mas makatulong sa maayos na pagluwas ng mga produkto.

Natutuwa tayo dahil ang mga nagawang ito ang magsisilbing matibay na pundasyon para sa higit pang mga achievement sa sektor ng agrikultura. Naipakita nito na ang pagtutulungan ng mga pamahalaang lokal, pribadong sektor at ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka ay nagbibigay ng positibo at makabuluhang mga resulta.

Kaya naman, inaasahan natin na sa mga susunod na taon, patuloy na uunlad ang sektor ng agrikultura sa rehiyon, kasabay ng pag-asenso ng mga magsasaka, mangingisda at mga agri-entrtepreneurs.

Mabuhay!

Proceso “Procy� J. Alcala Secretary

Message from the Vice-Chairman

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nother year of achievement for SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project as it vigorously pursue agridevelopment initiatives in the region. My commendation to the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team, the Project Monitoring Team, and the Project Management Staffs for their valuable service and continued commitment in ensuring that development has reached our marginalized sector.

The SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) complements our banner program in the province dubbed as “Serbisyong Totoo”. It is our goal to deliver the valuable government services to the farthest deserving communities of our region. Our farm-to-market road projects were constructed in the remote agricultural barangays and technological services extended up to the uplands. These we will do more in the next four years under the SOCSKSARGEN IFSP. Tayo po ay na nakikiisa sa layunin ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka na maitaas and antas ng produksyon at kita ng ating mga magsasaka dito sa SOCSKSARGEN, lalo na sa mga walang gaanong kakayanan at patuloy na nagsusumikap.

Our drive for peace and food security will continue. Samasama natin itong itaguyod.

Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza Governor, Cotabato Province

Message from Project Manager

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I would like to thank the Department of Agriculture under the leadership of Secretary Proceso J. Alcala for strongly supporting the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office and for consistently supporting the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program. I am also grateful to our partners in the government, private sector, and civil society organizations for being active collaborators in the conceptualization and implementation of our projects towards a more transparent public service.

Our budget this year significantly doubled from last year, which made us increase both the number and the length of our farm-tomarket road projects. With prudent conduct of procurement process, it resulted to savings which translates to three more additional postharvest equipment for our farmers.

The available resources for program management enabled us also to extend ample technical and secretariat support services to our partner-agencies on other mutually beneficial projects of regional impact. Meanwhile, policy support from the Board led to the creation of specific task force and technical working group which paved the way to resolving issues and concerns on particular development programs and initiatives.

This year, the Pre-Feasibility study on the Integrated Transport and Food Terminal and Abattoir in General Santos City was materialized as a major component of the Economic Development for Regional Trade study funded by the Cities Development Initiatives in Asia. The preparation of the study for the GSC Aerotropolis was also approved by DOTC with a budget of Php 12 M. In our desire to improve agricultural production and push these potentials to market gains, we target to concrete a hundred kilometers more of farm-to-market roads and establish additional agricultural facilities by 2016. These interventions are deemed to complement the regular programs of the Department of Agriculture as well as the other national government agencies in the growth area.

So as we move forward to realizing these goals, I call for continued partnership among the Local Government Units and private sector groups. May we constantly unite our efforts and together work without delay to fulfill our mission under the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program.

Maraming salamat!

Ginalyn Fe C. Cachuela Project Manager

Executive Summary

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he SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) of the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO) is one of the government partners under the Department of Agriculture which looks into food security and key development concerns in SOCSKSARGEN area. From 2003-2012, 145 agri-infrastructure and support services or 86% of the physical target were in-placed.

A total of 65 farm-to-market roads (FMRs) sections with a total length of 215.57 Kms and 3 component bridges (85 lm) were built, 34 irrigation facilities rehabilitated, 27 production and postproduction facilities installed and extension services implemented, easing transport and gradually improving food production and quality, benefiting more than 280,000 individuals in rural barangays.

For the years 2011 onwards, designs of FMRs were made better to respond to environmental challenges, particularly on the adverse effects of climate change.

The road projects were not just made concrete but were made durable by the prescribed thickness and width, and by the required protected slopes alongside canals. Such structural designs and standards were agreed upon by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team to ensure the soundness and effectiveness of the roads for the longest period.

Regular monitoring of the road and other projects by the Project Monitoring Team was also done to ensure that the plans, program of works, and structural standards were followed and actually put in-place.

An in-house evaluation and field visits were conducted during the year and significant effects of the projects were documented. The earlier implemented projects, particularly the FMRs and bridges, are now enjoyed by the recipient communities. People relying on farming as their main source of livelihood have testified on the benefits and dynamism these agri-

infrastructure support projects bring into their communities and their lives. Transport of and access to goods and farm products were made easy, while producing quality food is slowly being attained.

As the implementation of CY 2012 projects moves forward, the timely completion of the 8.42-Km total FMR target is expeted to bring comfort and prosperity to the remote rural communities of this area.

Furthermore, major infrastructure development which includes the ports and road networks remains a priority concern in the region. In 2012, through the active lobbying of the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) started the procurement for the conduct of study for the General Santos City Aerotropolis Development Masterplan. This is to optimize the use of 600-hectare airport property to create more economic opportunities. A number of road networks was also prioritized by the Local Government Units (LGUs) for the conduct of full-blown feasibility studies with the support of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Funding of priority roads by the national government is aimed before end of 2016.

For 2013-2016, there is a proposed budget of PhP 890.765 M for the implementation of additional 90 agricultural projects, including provision of continual technical support to partner-agencies. The approved budget in 2011 and 2012 accounted only to 13% of the total 6-year proposal. Hence, a larger slice of the budget from the national coffers is requested for 2013 and beyond to realize the 6-year Food Security Program and other development projects actively supported by the ADP for the aspired food security and balanced development growth in the region.

SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO) is one of the special locally-funded projects of the Department of Agriculture in Mindanao established through Executive Orders 474 and 480 by former President Corazon Aquino in 1991 mandated to integrate, coordinate, supervise, direct and formulate policies for the implementation of major economic development initiatives under the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Plan approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

SOCSKSARGEN is one of the successful Integrated Area Development Zones (IADZs) established by the national government which originally covered 3 cluster areas: South Cotabato, Sarangani and General Santos City (SOCSARGEN) and later expanded to include the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato, renaming it to SOCSKSARGEN. The SOCSKSARGEN ADPO term was extended through several Executive Orders (EOs), including the E.O. No. 16 signed by President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III on 21 December 2010, extending the coordinative function of SOCSKSARGEN ADPO until 2016. The said EO mandates the Office to fast-track the construction of vital infrastructure and other regional efforts, particularly theimplementation of food security program and key development plans and programs in support to peace and development in Mindanao.

The ADPO is composed of a Project Board and a Project Management Unit.

SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board is a policy-making body which provides the general direction and formulates appropriate policies in the context of regional development, particularly to advance the SOCSKSARGEN’s agricultural sector and tap its agro-industrial potentials. The Project Board is chaired by the DA Secretary 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 Taliùo Mendoza.

Project Management Unit functions as the technical and administrative arm of the Board. It undertakes the day-to-day operations of the ADPO.

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SOCSKSARGEN ADP BOARD Composition SEC. Proceso Jaraza Alcala CHAIRMAN GOV. EMMYLOU J. TALIÑO-MENDOZA VICE CHAIRMAN PMU SECRETARIAT

GOVERNORS • • • •

South Cotabato North Cotabato Sarangani Province Sultan Kudarat

MAYOR

ONE BUSINESS SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES Nominated by the Chambers of Commerece in the area

ONE NGO REPRESENTATIVE

NGA REPRESENTATIVE

Nominated by NGOs in the growth area

• • • •

NEDA, DA, DPWH DTI, DENR, CAAP, PPA DILG, DAR 10TH INFANTRY DIVISION

• General Santos City

SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Meeting at Koronadal City

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SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM is an integrated area development program aimed at increasing the volume of production and improving efficiency through rehabilitation and construction of rural infrastructure, and installation of agricultural support facilities and services.

In 2006, during the SOCSKSARGEN ADP multi-sector planning workshop relative to the preparation of the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Plan, the component – Local Government Units (LGUs), partners National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations and Private Sector formulated the vision and missions for the area, to wit:

Vision: SOCSKSARGEN as the leading producer and exporter of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products

Mission STATEMENT: l

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;

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We, the NGAs, in collaboration with the private sectors, local government units and other stakeholders, are committed to create an environment conducive to sustainable agrifishery and industrial growth and development thru timely and world class services, as we foster professionalism and integrity;

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Ensure the best environment conducive for investment, utilizing high quality human resources for the production of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products.

Purok 7 - Purok 15 Mabuhay FMR, General Santos City

Technical Team Meeting @ City Agriculture Training Center, General Santos City

SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM WORKING GROUPS To facilitate the smooth implementation of the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program (FSP), in October 2011 the SOCSKSARGEN EXECOM updated the FSP implementation mechanism which includes, among others, the creation of two working groups, as follows:

Technical Team is a composite group composed of representatives from the LGUs, DA RFU XI, 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.

Project Monitoring Team is 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.

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Accomplishments

Food Security Program Implementation In 2012, the Department of Agriculture (DA) approved a total budget of Php 110.968 millions for the implementation of 39 agri-infrastructure and support facilities and services, to wit: concreting of 7 farm-to-market roads (FMR) with a total length of 8.42 kilometers, provision of 15 units corn sheller and 15 units corn mill, and establishment/ conduct of 2 sets of techno-demonstration projects for grains and high value crops and vegetables (coffee, abaca, garlic, and organic vegetables) production. Our partnerLocal Government Units (LGUs) alloted 15% of the project cost or a total of PhP 15.85 million for the implementation of these projects, following the DA-LGU cost-sharing arrangement provided under the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) implementation mechanism.

Status of CY 2012 Projects As of December 31, 2012, implementation of the 39 projects is on-going posting an overall accomplishment of 60.62%. Project bidding of infrastructure projects was undertaken during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2012 at the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit (DA RFU) XI. Project construction started in July of 2012 and will end

by August of 2013 based on the approved contracts.

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Farm-to-Market Roads l

Two road projects in located in North Cotabato and South Cotabato, with a total length of 3.61 Kms, were substantially completed with more than 97%. physical accomplishments. These roads generated 236 temporary jobs during construction period and were already servicing an estimated of 6,328 farmers and populace, and 1,010 hectares agri-influence area.

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The rest of the road projects are on-going and will be completed in 2013. These will benefit additional 8,811 farmers/populace and 2,301 hectares production areas.

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The program of works (POWs) for road concreting projects include construction of open lined canals, cross drainages, 1-meter shoulder both sides, and other necessary structures.

Concreting of Carmen - Maridagao FMR Brgy. Kibayao, Carmen, North Cotabato (photo: before & after construction)

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Concreting/ upgrading of Norala - Banga FMR Brgys. Poblacion & Lopez Jaena, Norala, South Cotabato (photo: before & after construction)

Concreting of Purok 6 Taliwara - Purok 7 Daanbanwang - Purok 8 Almatak FMR

Brgy. Upper Labay, General Santos City (photo: before & during construction)

Concreting & improvement of Sufatubo - Alegado FMR, Phase 2 Brgy. Sufatubo, Glan, Sarangani Province (photo: before construction)

Concreting of Sitio Paopao - Upper Blagan - Datal Lago - Fataldao Bridge FMR Brgy. San Jose, General Santos City (photo: before & during construction)

SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Postharvest Facilities l

Twenty-three (23) farmer-cooperatives in the upland areas of Sarangani Province were approved as recipients of the 30 postharvest equipments (15 mini corn mills and 15 corn shellers) after the conduct of validation on the farmer-coops by the ADP-PMU on the 1st semester of the year. The pre-identification of farmer-cooperatives was done by LGU-Sarangani Province

, The equipments were bidded in November 2012 and awarded to the winning contractors in December 2012. The turn-over ceremony for the 15 units corn shellers is scheduled in January 2013, while the corn mills will undergo fabrication and targeted to be distributed within the first quarter of 2013.

Table 2: Beneficiaries of Postharvest Equipments

Table 1: Beneficiaries of Postharvest Equipments No.

Location

Mun/Organization

Chairman

Type of PHF requested

Malungon

No. of members

1

LABISKA Farmers Association

Brgy. JP Laurel

Leonardo Esnardo

1 unit corn sheller & 1 unit corn mill

60

2

Kibalawan Farmers Association

Brgy. Malungon Gamay

Nestor M. Necesario

1 unit corn sheller & 1 unit corn mill

49

3

Patulang Farmers Association

Brgy. Kinabalan

Willie Tacyawan

1 unit corn mill

30 139

Sub-total

Maitum 4

Gawan Farmers Association

Batian

Tokio T. Boone

1 unit corn sheller 1 unit corn mill

26

5

Zion Corn Farmers Association

Brgy. Zion

Nicasio T. Garcia

1 unit corn mill

51

6

Riverside Farmers Producers Coop.

Brgy. Kalaneg

Roy Rios

1 unit corn sheller

31 108

Sub-Total

Kiamba 7

Pag-asa 1 Farmers Association

Brgy. Tambilil

Reynaldo Seryosa

1 unit corn mill

46

8

Katubao Tribal Community Cooperative

Brgy. Katubao

Antonio Legarde

1 unit corn mill

26

9

Lomuyon Abaca Farmers Association

Brgy. Lomuyon

Gabriel T. Derilon

1 unit corn sheller

16

10

Tablao Abaca Farmers Association

Brgy. Tablao

Consolacion Icat

1 unit corn sheller

32 120

Sub-total

Maasim 11

Lamlabong Farmers Association

Brgy. Ampisit

Helario Kaka

1 unit corn sheller 1 unit corn mill

12

Kyumad Micro Farmers Association

Brgy. Kablacan

Arthur Muyak

1 unit corn sheller 1 unit corn mill

51 50 101

Sub-total

Alabel 13

Sitio Ihan Kapyeh Galbak Farmers Association

Brgy. Datal Anggas

Victor Muda

1 unit corn mill

20

14

Lampasak Sasatu Farmers Association

Brgy. Datal Anggas

Bador Yogon

1 unit corn sheller

19

15

Alabel Farmer Scientist Association

Brgy. Alabel

Delia Llido

1 unit corn sheller

30

16

Sitio Datal Mutag Kastifun Farmers Ass'n.

Brgy. Domolok

Renato M. Mang

1 unit corn mill

32

17

Christian-Muslim Tribal Organization

Brgy. Domolok

Sanny Mangilala

1 unit corn mill

30

18

PAGAWIDA Farmers Association

Brgy. Domolok

Moher A. Isam

1 unit corn sheller

15 146

Sub-total

Glan 19

Laguimit Womens Association

Brgy. Laguimit

Rosita Salminang

1 unit corn sheller 1 unit corn mill

36

20

E. Alegado Womens Association

Brgy. E. Alegado

Marilyn Jaime

1 unit corn sheller

25

21

GLOWEL Datal Bukay Womens Ass'n.

Brgy. Datal Bukay

Virginia A. Mabuhay

1 unit corn mill

25 86

Sub-total

Malapatan 22 Bolulsowa Farmers Producers Coop.

23

Kyondog Upland Farmers Association

TOTAL

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Brgy. Lun Masla

Dante Caloy, Sr.

1 unit corn sheller

data to follow

Brgy. Kihan

Martinez Pandita

1 unit corn mill

data to follow

700

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Extension Support/Techno-demonstration The SOCSKSARGEN has more than 950,000 hectares agricultural land considered as Strategic Agricultural and Fishery Development Zones (SAFDZ). Of this , more than 450,000 hectares are crops development zones; the rest are fisheries and livestock development zones. In 2012, NIA reported an estimated total irrigable area of 293,610 hectares. Only 107,286 hectares (37%) were irrigated to date; the remaining potential area to be developed still accounts for 179,152 hectares. Meanwhile, DA RFU XII considered the grasslands of more than 103,000 hectares as underutilized lands.

Considering the vast agricultural potential of SOCSKSARGEN, the Office considered in its CY 2012 Food Security Program the conduct of techno-demonstration projects for the cultivation of hybrid and inbred rice seeds and other potential crops like abaca, coffee, garlic and Table 2: Techno-demo Areas for Hybrid Rice Table 3: Techno-demonstration Areas for Hybrid Rice Production organic vegetables. The techno-demo projects are aimed Production at evaluating the soil suitability, adaptability and yield performance of selected potential crops, especially in the uplands. Some barangays in South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City were selected as pilot areas. The project is done in partnership with the LGUs, DA RFU XII, ATI, PhilRice, FIDA, Farmers Organizations, and Indigenous Peoples.

The success of the techno-demo projects will help our farmers diversify crop production, expand farm areas, and explore new livelihood options for better income.

This will also promote cultivation of organic crops, which are safe to human consumption, and environmentallysound farming applications and practices.

Activities undertaken under the techno-demo projects were as follows:

1.

No. of FarmerCooperator

Hectares covered

South Cotabato Tantangan Norala sub-total

2 1 3

2 1 3

Sultan Kudarat Isulan Lambayong sub-total

2 3 5

1 1.5 2.5

Sarangani Maitum Kiamba sub-total

2 1 3

1 0.5 1.5

N. Cotabato Tulunan

3

1.5

GSC

3

1.5

17

10

Location

TOTAL

Hybrid Rice Techno-demo -

Establishment of 10 hectares demo sites using Mestizo 19 hybrid seeds to assess the seeds adaptability and determine the factors affecting its yield performance.

High yielding rice seeds will help government attain food security.

PHOTOS: A three-day training on Basic Commercial Hybrid Rice Cultivation, on October 10-12, 2012 at Durian Garden, Polomolok, South Cotabato, participated by 24 farmers and 9 LGU personnel (left). The hybrid rice production of Wilhem Diente, a project beneficiary, located in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat (right).

SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The production of hybrid rice for techno-demo purposes was started last November 2012 in various sites in SOCSKSARGEN area. Harvest period will start by February 2013. During the year, farm walks were conducted to demonstration sites, in coordination with the concerned LGUs, to respond to the actual crop problems of the farmers. PhilRice also provided technical assistance to the farmer-beneficiaries.

To capacitate the 24 farmer-beneficiaries in hybrid technology, the office funded a 3-day training on Commercial Hybrid Rice Basic Cultivation on October 2012, facilitated by PhilRice and Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) XII. The participants were also exposed to hybrid demonstration areas in Surallah and organic Table Techno-demo Areas Inbred Table 4:3: Techno-demonstration Areas forfor Inbred Rice Seeds Production demonstration area in Koronadal City.

Rice Seeds Production No. of FarmerCooperator

Hectares covered

South Cotabato Norala Surallah Banga Koronadal City Tantangan sub-total

3 1 1 2 3 10

3 1 1 2 3 10

General Santos City Katangawan Ligaya sub-total

2 3 5

2 3 5

North Cotabato Mlang

6

6

Sarangani Kiamba Maitum Alabel sub-total

1 3 1 5

1 3 1 5

Sultan Kudarat Lambayong Isulan Esperanza Tacurong City sub-total TOTAL

6 3 1 1 11 37

6 3 1 1 11 37

Location

2. Inbred Rice Seeds Production Techno-demo - Verification of the agronomic and yield performance of the promising inbred rice varieties in selected rice areas in SOCSKSARGEN thru conduct of varietal trials. This project aims to support the active seeds growers in SOCSKSARGEN area.Target beneficiaries: 37 seed growers covering 37 hectares of rice area (1 hectare per beneficiary).

The office facilitated the procurement of agricultural inputs in November 2012. But, with the availability of the promising inbred rice varieties (foundation seeds) only at the PhilRice Central Station, the demonstration for the inbred rice production will have to be facilitated in April 2013, in time with the main crop season (cropping calendar of the National Irrigation Administration or NIA). A Refresher Training on Inbred Rice Production & Certification was facilitated on November 2012, participated by 23 farmer-seed growers.

PHOTOS: A three-day Refresher Training on Inbred Rice Seeds Production and Certification on November 21-23, 2012, attended by 23 farmers (left). Farmers’ field exposure to varietal trials of Mr. Basilio Traya in General Santos City (right).

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3. Abaca Production Techno-demo -

Establishment of 1 hectare abaca techno-demo farm as learning site for abaca farmers. The project aims to increase the knowledge and awareness of farmers on abaca production to increase their production and income. Beneficiary: New La Union Water Sports Cooperative (NLUWSC) in Brgy. La Union, Maitum, Sarangani Province, consisting of 71 members.

A 2-day on-site Training on Abaca production and technology enhancement was conducted in November 2012, facilitated by FIDA and LGU-Sarangani Province. Land and site preparation was undertaken by the recipient cooperative. Five thousand (5,000) pieces of abaca seeds and agricultural inputs were delivered in December 2012 in preparation for the planting.

4. Coffee Production Techno-demo - Aims to: (1) improve production of coffee (Arabica) through demonstration of appropriate and adaptable technologies (commercialized package), (2) serve as a show window for Arabica coffee high production level, and (3) train farmers on post production activities. Beneficiaries: 2 Coffee Farmers

The 2-hectare coffee demonstration will be established in 2 sites in Brgy. Imamaling, Magpet, North Cotabato. During the year, project requirements were facilitated and the implementers arrived at the following counterparting arrangement:

(1) Farmer-beneficiaries : Land and site preparation, and labor; (2) ADPO : Agricultural inputs and Robusta coffee seedlings; and (3) LGU-North Cotabato thru the Provincial Agriculture Office: technical assistance

The schedule of planting is set on January 19, 2013.

PHOTOS below: Delivery of coffee seedlings at the project site in Magpet, North Cotabato.

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PHOTO: A project training and orientation on Garlic Production in General Santos City.

5. Garlic Production Techno-demo -

The project aims to: (1) evaluate the adaptability

of garlic under General Santos City agro-climatic condition (second trial cycle), (2) showcase organic farming for garlic production, and (3) introduce garlic production as potential source of income.

Garlic demonstration was established in 4 barangays (Ligaya, San Jose, Sinawal, and Upper Labay) of General Santos City. The beneficiaries were identified by General Santos City Government through the Office of the City Agriculturist. Training on garlic production was conducted in December 2012, with the assistance of ATI, to enhance the skills garlic farmers and be able to promote the said crop to other adaptable areas.

6. Organic Vegetable Production Techno-demo -

The project aims to (1)

showcase production technology and determine economic viability of organic production in the province, (2) promote production of safe and nutritious veggies for human consumption, (3) promote environmentally sound vegetable production technology.

The demonstration was established in the municipalities of Tantangan, Koronadal and Banga of South Cotabato. Three different high yielding crop varieties (tomato, cauliflower & eggplant) were given to the municipal LGUs. The organic agricultural inputs were provided by the office and a training on Organic Vegetable Farming was facilitated by LGU-South Cotabato on December 28-29, 2012 in Koronadal City.

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Table 1: Status of SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Projects, CY 2012

Table 4: Status of SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Projects, CY 2012 Project Allocation (PhP)

Physical No.

Project Name &

Project Description

Location

Unit Target Accomp

CURRENT PROJECTS FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

8.42

Concreting of Purok 6 Concreting of 1.083 km road, Brgy. Upper Taliwara - Purok 7 5 lm width and construction of Labay, General 1 Daanbanwang - Purok 8 460 lm open line canal Santos City Almatak FMR

Concreting of Sitio Paopao - Upper Blagan 2 Datal Lago - Fataldao Bridge FMR

DA (85%)

LGU (15%)

Construction Period No. of Jobs

Start/ Contract Effectivity

Status as of December 31, 2012

Completion/ Contract Expiry

3.61

Km

1.083

8,000,000

1,411,760

26

10-Aug-12

9-Mar-13

52.04% accomplishment

Concreting of 1.45508 Km road, 1 m shoulder both Brgy. San Jose, sides, construction of 280 lm General Santos open line canal, 8 lm 60 mm City dia. RCCP crossdrain, 16.21 cu.m. headwall and wingwall

Km

1.455

9,760,000

1,722,350

28

10-Aug-12

4-Apr-13

64.05% accomplishment

17,600,000

3,012,710

36

6-Sep-12

22-Feb-13

Substantially completed at 99.20%. Completed the 2.111 Km PCCP and 80% on the aggregate base coarse.

8,000,000

1,369,410

38

6-Sep-12

36% accomplishment.

Project is suspended due to proposed variation order.

3

Concreting/ upgrading of Norala - Banga FMR

Brgys. Poblacion & Concreting of 2.111 Km road, Lopez Jaena, Norala, South 6.7 lm width Cotabato

Km

2.111

4

Concreting of Basak Bululawan FMR

Concreting of 0.710 Km road Brgy. Bululawan, and installation of 24 lm, Lebak, Sultan 910mm dia. RCP cross Kudarat drainage structures

Km

0.71

2.111

Concreting of Chua 5 Mantisao FMR

Concreting of 0.620 Km road and installation of 32 lm, Brgy. Chua, 910mm dia. RCP cross Bagumbayan, drainage, 600 lm curb and Sultan Kudarat gutter (storm drain)

Km

0.62

9,600,000

1,643,290

35

26-Nov-12

11-Aug-13

20% accomplishment representing the procurement process.

Mobilization of equipment just started.

6

Concreting & improvement of Sufatubo - Alegado FMR, Phase 2

Concreting of 0.940 Km road PCCP, 715 lm CHB lined Brgy. Sufatubo, canal and 25 lm RCCP 910 Glan, Sarangani mm

Km

0.94

12,700,000

2,173,941

38

7-Nov-12

13-May-13

25.15% accomplishment.

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Concreting of Carmen - Concreting of 1.50 Km road, Maridagao FMR 6 lm width

Km

1.50

1.50

17,600,000

3,700,000

35

17-Jul-12

28-Mar-13

Substantially completed at 97.49%. Completed the 1.5 Km PCCP and 80% on the aggregate base coarse.

30

15 15

3,000,000

513,530

Nov. 2012

Jan. 2013

For turn-over to farmers in January 2013

1,800,000

308,120

Nov. 2012

Mar. 2013

On-going fabrication

Brgy. Kibayao, Carmen, North Cotabato

POSTHARVEST FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Provision of Corn 8-22 Shellers 22-37 Provision of Corn Mills

Procurement and distribution Saranganiof equipment Provincewide

No.

15

Procurement, fabrication and Saranganidistribution of equipment Provincewide

No.

15

(sets)

EXTENSION SUPPORT

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Establishment of Techno-demo for Rice

Establishment of demonstration sites and SOCSKSARGENconduct of trainings for proper Project wide inbred and hybrid rice seeds cultivation

39

Establishment of Techno-demo for High Value Crops & Organic Vegetables

Demonstration of appropriate and adaptable technologies SOCSKSARGENProject for potential crops and wide conduct of trainings

1

700,000

Oct. 2012

Apr. 2013

On-going distribution of seeds & farm inputs

1

300,000

Nov. 2012

Jan. 2013

On-going distribution of seeds & farm inputs

NOTE: Computation of accomplishment for CY 2012: 20% procurement process and 80% civil works

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SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Status of Carry-Over Projects Nine (9) FMR projects with a total length of 17.34 Kms, funded under CYs 2009-2011, were completed in 2012, while one (1) FMR project, the rehabilitation of Lower Maculan – Upper Maculan FMR in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, is underway. The completed road projects benefited 15,855 farmers and rural populace and served 3,185 hectares of farm areas. Road construction also generated 371 jobs. The delayed completion of the said road projects were attributed to bad weather conditions at the project areas, longer project duration relative to road lengths, non-completion by the contractor on the expiry date, and late approval and release of the ADP’s Special Budget in CY 2011. (Table 6)

Purok 7-Purok 15 Mabuhay FMR P1, GSC.

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PHOTOS: Top-left: Aroman-Lanoon FMR, Carmen, NC. Top-right: Datal Bila-Datal Gomelo-Datal Batong FMR. Bottom: Lamcade FMR, Lake Sebu, SC.

SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Golden Plains-Purok Blel FMR

Supplemental Works There was a savings of about PhP 5.76 million which was generated from the original projects in 2010. The said amount was utilized for the implementation of two supplemental projects: (1) rehabilitation and widening of Golden Plains-Purok Blel FMR in General Santos City, and (2) rehabilitation of Datal Bila-Gomelo-Datal Batong FMR in Sarangani Province. The supplemental works include road extension of 420 l.m. total and other structures, open-lined canal, and guardrails. (Table 5)

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Table 6: Farm-to-Market Roads - Supplemental Works Table 5: Farm-to-Market Roads - Supplemental Works Physical No.

Project Name

Project Description

Location Target Accomp

Project Allocation (PhP)

Implementation Period

DA - LGU cost-sharing

LGU

Start/ Completion/C Contract ontract Expiry Effectivity

1,398,391

246,775

1-Dec-11

15-Mar-12

Completed on March 15, 2012.

3,501,141

617,848

7-Dec-11

6-Mar-12

On-going construction

4,899,532

864,623

DA

Status

(kms) Concreting of 16 lm concrete road Rehabilitation and approach, 72 lm widening of Golden Brgy. Sinawal, 1 stone masonry Plains-Purok Blel GSC structure and 315 lm FMR CHB open lined canal

0.02

Concreting of 400 lm Rehabilitation/ road, installation of Brgy. Datal Bila, widening of Datal 2 240 lm guardrails Bila-Gomelo-Datal Malungon, SP and 420 lm lined Batong FMR canal

0.40

TOTAL

0.42

0.02

0.02

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Table 5: Status of SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Projects (Carry-Over), CYsProjects 2009-2011 (Carry-Over), CYs 2009-2011 Table 6: Status of SOCSKSARGEN Food Security

No.

Project Name

Project Description

Location

Physical Target Accomp

DA - LGU cost-sharing

Target Beneficiaries

No. Influence of Commo-dities Area (has.)

Jobs

DA

LGU

27,305,494

7,247,175

2,463

1,568

1,840,000

1,150

165

4,627,103

(kms)

FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS REHABILITATION

16.51

CY 2009

Rehabilitation of 3.013 KmRehabilitation of road, installation of 25lm cross Lamcade FMR with 1 drainages, construction of 1 bridge component unit 12 lm flat slab bridge & RC (12 lm) retaining wall

Project Allocation (PhP)

3.03

Brgy.

Lamcade, Lake Sebu, SC

13.34 3.03

19

3.03

4,627,103

1,840,000

1,150

19

250

CY 2010

13.48

10.32

22,678,391

5,407,175

1,313

146

1,318

Widening & gravelling of 2.791 Rehabilitation of Km-road, construction of 1 unit Brgy.

Canahay-Hanoon flat slab bridge (12 lm), 1 unit Canahay, FMR with bridge RCBC & installation of RCP Surallah, SC component (12 lm) cross drainage structures

2.80

2.80

5,000,000

1,212,500

350

35

300

Widening and Brgy. Datu gravelling of Widening & surfacing of 7.5 KmWasay, Sen. 3 Tinalon-Datu road and installation of RCP Ninoy Aquino, Wasay FMR, Phase cross drainage structures SK 3

7.50

7.50

9,000,000

2,182,500

563

76

Rehabilitation of Lower Maculan & 4 Upper Maculan FMR

Widening & gravelling of 3.165 Km-road, construction of 1 unit flat slab bridge, 2 units RCBC, slope protection & installation of RCP cross drainage structures

Brgys Lower & Upper Maculan, Lake Sebu, SC

3.17

Rehabilitation and widening of Golden Plains-Purok Blel 5 FMR Supplemental Works

Concreting of 16 lm concrete road approach, 72 lm stone masonry structure and 315 lm CHB open lined canal

Brgy. Sinawal, GSC

0.02

Rehabilitation/ widening of Datal Concreting of 400 lm road, Brgy. Datal Bila-Gomelo-Datal 6 installation of 240 lm guardrails Bila, Batong FMR and 420 lm lined canal Malungon, SP No. Supplemental Project Name Project Description Location Works

CONCRETING

0.02

0.40 Physical Target Accomp

7,280,000

1,765,400

1,398,391

246,775

Project Allocation 617,848 (PhP) 3,501,141 DA - LGU cost-sharing

DA

LGU

400

35

Revised Contract Expiry

Status as of December 31, 2012

250

3.03

2

Implementation Period Start/ Completion/C Contract ontract Expiry Effectivity

corn

25-Dec-10

rice, corn, coconut

29-Dec-10

1-Mar-12

Completed on March 01, 2012

563

corn, rice, coffee

29-Dec-10

25-Feb-12

Completed on Feb 22, 2012

455

rice, corn, pineapple, coconut

29-Dec-10

25-Aug-11

Accomplished 84%. Project was terminated due to noncompletion on the expiry date. Administration works for the project to be undertaken.

1-Dec-11

15-Mar-12

Completed on March 15, 2012. project fund was derived from the savings on the original program.

Target Beneficiaries

No. Influence Commo-dities of Area (has.)

Jobs

12-Aug-12

Completed on October 24, 2012. Liquidated Damages (LD) imposed to the contractor

5-Apr-10

Implementation 7-Dec-11 6-Mar-12 Period Start/ Revised Completion/C Contract Contract ontract Expiry Effectivity Expiry

Project is on-gping. Budget was derived from the savings on the original Status as of program.

December 31, 2012

4.01

4.01

30,324,970

7,498,805

13,792

241

2,072

CY 2011

4.01

4.01

30,324,970

7,498,805

13,792

241

2,072

7

Concreting of 0.580 km road, Concreting of 0.20m thick and 5m width, and Brgy.

Purok 7 - Purok 15 construction of 7 lm RCCP Mabuhay, Mabuhay FMR, cross drainage structure and GSC Phase 1 wingwall structures

0.58

0.58

3,000,000

800,000

1,280

39

315

corn, mango, papaya, coconut, bamboo & Gmelina

14-Oct-11

17-Feb-12

9-Jun-12

Completed on June 3, 2012

8

Concreting of Datal Concreting of 0.528 km road, Bila FMR, Phase 1 0.20m thick and 5m width

0.53

0.53

3,000,000

800,000

630

33

249

corn, mango, banana, coconut

19-Dec-11

17-Mar-12

14-Apr-12

Completed on June 15, 2012

29-Dec-11

26-Mar-12

4-Dec-12

Substantially completed at 99.20%; 0.80 Km-road already concreted. Under LD.

1-Dec-11

3-Apr-12

30-May-12

Completed on May 30, 2012

19-Aug-12

Completed on October 10, 2012. LD was imposed to the contractor.

Concreting/ improvement of 9 Simbo-Lambangan FMR

Concreting of 10 Tinaungan Romualdez FMR

Brgy. Conel, GSC

Rehabilitation, widening and installation of 18 lm cross drainage structures, installation Brgy. Simbo, of 374 lm stone masonry lined Tupi, SC canal, and concreting of 0.80 Km road, 5 x .20m thick)

0.80

0.80

6,000,000

1,455,000

4,465

41

903

rice, corn, banana, cassava, durian, fruit trees & sweet potato

Brgy.

Concreting of 0.80 km road, 5m Tinaungan, pavement width, 0.20m thick Pres. Quirino, with 1 m shouldering both sides SK

0.80

0.80

6,000,000

1,455,000

4,150

54

58

coconut, banana, corn, palm oil, mango, sugarcane

0.60

0.60

6,000,000

1,455,000

977

35

310

corn, abaca, 29-Dec-11 coconut, rubber

6-Apr-12

0.70

0.70

6,324,970

1,533,805

2,290

39

237

rice, corn, banana, rubber 24-Nov-11 coconut

9-Mar-12

20.52

17.35

57,630,464

14,745,980

16,255

406

3,640

Concreting of 0.60 km road, 5m Concreting of pavement width, 0.20m thick Brgy.

11 Sufatubo - Alegado and installation of 507 lm Sufatubo, FMR, Phase 1 guardrails and 498 lm line Glan, SP canal Concreting of 12 Aroman - Lanoon FMR

Concreting of 0.70 km road, 5m pavement width, 0.20m thick, Brgy. Aroman, and 1 meter shouldering both Carmen, NC sides

TOTAL REHABILITATION & CONCRETING PROJECTS

Completed on February 10, 2012

SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Cumulative Accomplishments, 2003-2012 For the period 2003-2012, a total of 145 out of 168 funded projects were implemented/completed.

There 23 projects comprised of 15 mini corn mills, 6 road projects, and 2 sets of techno-demo activities are well under way. The mini corn mills which are currently being manufactured by the supplier are due for turn-over to farmers by 1st quarter of 2013, while the remaining roads and techno-demo projects will be completed within the 1st semester of 2013.

Table 6: Summary of Accomplishments per Major Final Output (MFO), 2003-2012

Table 7: Summary As of December 31, 2012 of Accomplishments per Major Final Output (MFO), 2003-2012 Major Final Output/Performance Indicator MFO 1: Agriculture and fisheries support services delivered 1.1 Production Support Services (number)

Laboratory building and facilities, nursery plots, rooting chambers, overhead tanks, water system, etc.)

1.2 Market Development Services (number)

Project Status Funded

Completed % Accomplishment

15

15

100

2

2

100

34

34

100

92

Trading posts

1.3 Irrigation Development Services (number) NIS/RIS/SSIS Rehabilitation

1.5 Other Infra and Postharvest Development Services Farm-to-Market Roads and Bridges (number)

71

65

213.893

215.576

rehabilitation

186.236

188.697

opening

15.230

19.260

concreting

12.427

7.619

85

85

42 3

27 1

64 33

1

1

100

168

145

86%

- Total road length in kilometers

- Total bridge length in lineal meters

Other Infrastructure and Postharvest Facilities & Equipment (number) 1.6 Extension Support, Extension Education and Training Services (project/set) Sustainable Technology to Accelerate Rice Sufficiency Project &Techodemonstration on grains and high value crops production

MFO 2: Regulations developed, implemented, monitored and enforced Regulatory-related Project Sarangani Bay Zonification: Census of Coastal Barangay Occupants and Biophysical Coastal Resource Profile Updating and Database Management Syste

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SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Proposed Projects for CYs 2013-2016 On February 2-3, 2012, a multi-sector consultation/meeting was facilitated for the revalidation/ updating of projects proposed for funding under the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program for CYs 2013-2016. It was participated by the Planning, Engineering and Agricultural Officers of the Local Government Units, concerned National Government Agencies in Region 12, and representatives from the Non Government Organizations and Private Sector. The revalidation/ updating activity was to ensure that proposed projects under FSP for the next 4 years are outstanding priorities of the LGUs and not yet funded, and are included in their Medium Term Public Investment Plan (MTPIP).

The proposed projects, comprised mainly of agri-infrastructure and equipments, are estimated to cost PhP 890.765 millions. The Other Infra and Postharvest Development Services (e.g. farmto-market roads, and machineries and equipment) account to 95%, while Production Support, Market Development and Extension Support Services (e.g. nursery facilities, trading post and techno-demo activities) share in the remaining 5%.

Table 7: Proposed SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Projects, CYs 2013-2016 Table 8: Proposed SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Projects, CYs 2013-2016 Estimated Project Cost (P'000) Project Components

Production Support Services Market Development Services Other Infrastructure and Posthavest Development Services - Farm-to-Market Roads - Other Infra and Postharvest Facilities & Equipment Extension Support, Education & Training Services - Techno-demo GRAND TOTAL

GENERAL SANTOS CITY DA 7,500

LGU 1,324

15,600

2,753

128,000 118,000

20,824 20,824

10,000

SOUTH COTABATO DA

LGU

SULTAN KUDARAT DA

LGU

15,000

2,647

SARANGANI DA

NORTH COTABATO

LGU

DA

LGU

DA 7,500

LGU 1,324

30,600

5,400

143,200 125,100

25,271 22,076

176,300 160,300

31,112 28,288

130,700 127,700

23,065 22,535

139,800 125,800

24,671 22,200

718,000 656,900

124,941 115,924

18,100

3,194

16,000

2,824

3,000

529

14,000

2,471

61,100

9,018

3,000 151,100

24,900

143,200

25,271

191,300

33,759

130,700

23,065

139,800

24,671

Note: Cost-sharing arrangement for agri-infrastructure/facilities projects: DA (85% ) and LGU (15%) as per approved Food Security Program Implementation Mechanism

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759,100

131,665

Processing of CY 2013 Project Requirements For 2013, DA approved another PhP 110.968 M for the implementation of the following food security projects: concreting of 4 farm-to-market road sections with a target total length of 6.98 Kms, establishment of 1-Km tramline, construction of trading post, muscovado sugar mill, upgrading of soils laboratory and improvement of agri-training center and establishment/ conduct of techno-demo for grains and high value crops and vegetables (Phase 2). During the 4th quarter of 2012, the office facilitated the requirements for the implementation of these projects. The project plans and program of works were reviewed by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team and the 15 % counterpart funds of the Local Government Units (LGUs) were ensured under the respective LGUs Annual Investment Program.

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SOCSKSARGEN FOOD SECURIT Y PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implementation of Intensified White Corn Production Project The Food Staple Self Sufficiency Project (FSSSP) for Open-Pollinated Variety (OPV) White Corn Production is one of the priority projects of DA, implemented thru DA RFU XII and co-facilitated by ADP-PMU. A PhP 20 million budget was approved by the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board in 2011 for this project which is thought as one viable solution to offset the negative impact of rice inadequacy and sustain the requirement of white corn eating populace to help address food hunger in the country.

The infrastructure component of the project is facilitated by DA RFU XII, while the conduct of technology demonstration for corn production is in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office . The following were accomplished during the year:

1. Production Support

a. Distribution of OPV Foundation White Corn Seeds to identified project beneficiaries

Table 10: Number of Farmer-beneficiaries and areas covered

No. of Farmerbeneficiaries

Hectares Covered

South Cotabato

60

65

North Cotabato

72

82

Sultan Kudarat

55

55

Sarangani

61

61

General Santos City

37

37

285

300

Area

Total

Distribution of 300 bags of OPV white corn foundation seeds to 283 farmers covering

300 hectares of rice lands was undertaken from July to August 2012.See table below for

the seeds distribution:

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Likewise, the establishment of seed banks in South Cotabato and Sarangani is already

on-going. The projects started after the budget was transferred to the LGUs in

October 2012.

b. Provision of Organic Fertilizers - 3,300 bags of Vermi Cast and 1,500 packs of Bio-N

c. Establishment of Biological Control Laboratory - Construction and improvement of building in General Santos City and South Cotabato - Provision of laboratory supplies and equipment in Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato The preparation of Program of Works for the construction of Bio-Control Laboratory in General Santos City and South Cotabato is on-going after the total budget of PhP 4.2 million was turnedover to the recipients in September, while the laboratory equipment for DA-RCPC 12 worth PhP 0.5 million is under procurement process as of year-end.

2. Postharvest Development Services

- Provision of farm mechanization and tractor pool, corn mill, corn sheller, corn cob dryer, seed bank

Two out of 4 units farm tractors were provided and turned-over to cooperatives. Funding for the said equipment was thru a 50:50 counterparting scheme. The remaining 2 farm tractors have yet to be distributed after the evaluation of project documents. Also, 10 units corn mill and 10 units corn shellers were turned-over to 17 farmer-organizations during the period.

3. Extension, Training and Advocacy Services

The LGUs have already selected 10 sites for techno-demo purposes.

PHOTOS: Crop Status monitoring in Banga, South Cotabato

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SUCCESS STORIES FROM FARM TO MARKET By: Lyman Dalipe In 2012, the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO, in coordination with the Local Government Units of SOCSKSARGEN conducted a Project Terminal Evaluation on 15 completed farm-to-market road projects funded from 2005 to 2006 with a total cost of PhP 57.2M. The activity aims to evaluate the significant developments brought by the projects to the recipient – communities, and monitor the present physical conditions of the said roads. The evaluation activity includes actual interviews with the direct beneficiaries and Irrigators Association officers (10 individuals) at the project sites. See stories on pages 33-38.

As per evaluation, the roads provide reduction in travel time of about 30%-60%, while transportation cost was noted to have reduced by 15%-60% within the project influence areas. The habal-habal (a.k.a skylab), was the most common means of transportation especially on areas with steep terrains. The improved manner of transportation which resulted to accessibility to agricultural inputs and technologies have helped increased the area’s production as more people were encouraged to produce more than what was regularly practiced. Good roads paved the way for better crop growth, encouraged usage of idle lands, and stimulated interaction of farmers with some traders and investors. With these, agri-production has increased by an average of 40%, leading to good profit and income of farmers

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PHOTOS: TOP-Before implementation (2006); LEFT-After implementation (2008); RIGHT-Post evaluation (2012).

Opening of Lutayan-President Quirino Phase 1 FMR Brgy. Sampao, Lutayan, South Cotabato Project Cost: PhP 7.15 M Rice and aqua farming thrive as the main livelihood of the people in the remote area of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat. The water supply for almost 80 hectares of rice production and fresh tilapia production in the area is provided by the famous Lake Buluan. However, taking these products to market is a struggle to farmers and fishers. Rough and damage roads, especially during rainy days, took Mr. Lumanda Mabinay, 48 years old, a farmer and fisherman, 4 hours to transport his produce to the nearest markets in the Municipality of Tantangan and City of Koronadal, using his carabao-driven pullcart.

The opening of Lutayan-President Quirino Phase 1 FMR, a 3-kilometer road, brought relief to both farmers and residents. Motorcycles (locally known as habal-habal), tricycles, hauling jeepneys and trucks are now used to take products to the market centers in less than an hour. The local farmers can now actively engage with their contact buyers resulting to stable income. Moreover, rice production had almost doubled with an estimated 60% increase in yield due to accessibility of farm inputs and technologies.

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Rehabilitation of Paraiso-Daig-Tacol FMR Brgy. Daig, Tulunan, North Cotabato Project Cost: PhP 2.60 M The Paraiso-Daic-Tacol road is an important passageway for the villagers of Brgys. Paraiso and Daig in Tulunan, North Cotabato and Brgy. Tacul in Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur to haul their products to the Magsaysay town market.

After road rehabilitation in 2007, travel time to the market decreased by 40%. Investors came to open business such as contract growing for banana and rubber production which resulted to the employment of farm workers. Furthermore, with the intervention of the Department of Agriculture (DA) – Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP), steep portions of the road were concreted to make transportation for hauling trucks and passenger vehicles more efficient.

PHOTOS: LEFT-After implementation (2007); RIGHT-Present (MRDP concreting project on slope areas; BOTTOM-Post evaluation (2012).

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PHOTOS: TOP-Post evaluation (2012); LEFT-Before implementation (2006); RIGHT-After implementation (2008).

Rehabilitation of Lamlangil-Tahakayo FMR Brgy. Lamlangil, Maasim, Sarangani Project Cost: PhP 5.54 M Brgy. Lamlangil is a wide corn area in the municipality of Maasim, Sarangani Province. Rural as it is, hauling of products through rough and damaged roads was not new to the farmers in the area. It takes 2 to 3 hours for farmers in Brgy. Lamlangil to haul their products to the town market using only carabao and horse driven carts.

In 2007, the rehabilitation of Lamlangil-Tahakayo FMR (7.84-Km road) eased the transport of goods which resulted to increased cultivated areas as more farmers have planted perishable or cash crops like carrots, tomatoes and eggplants without hesitation as hauling jeepneys and trucks are already available to take their products to the market in less than an hour. Passenger motorcycles are now visible and serve as regular means of transportation in the area. During harvest season, most farmers just trade with their contact buyers as this became popular and an efficient way to market products. Moreover, with the road improvement, DOLE Philippines came in and opened pineapple contract-growing opportunity for the local farmers.

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Rehabilitation of Pangao-an- Palo 6- Salab-Don Panaca FMR Brgy. Pangao-an, Magpet, North Cotabato Project Cost: PhP2.0 M The Barangay Captain of Pangao-an, Hermana Talotalo, recounted the persistent clamor of her people having a hard time getting in and out of the community as they pass by the muddy and damaged access road during rainy seasons.“It would take them almost two hours to reach the nearest local market due to the slippery and muddy road. You can see farm products ready for market but were left wasted along the road due to lack of passenger and hauling vehicles plying these difficult routes, said the Barangay Captain”.

But in 2006 the rehabilitation of Pangao-an- Palo 6- Salab- Don Panaca FMR, a 1.7-Km road, brought positive changes to the community. With an improved access road, the area’s economic condition also transformed gradually. The production areas doubled which was why the barangay was tagged as one of the biggest producer of banana, coffee, tiger grass and different kinds of fruits and vegetables. Production volume dramatically increased by 40%, while travel time decreased by as much as 50%.

Seeing the fast agri-development in the area, the Local Government Unit of Magpet through its Rural Development Program, with the assistance of the Provincial Government of North Cotabato, recently concreted the road (3-meter wide), to make the transportation of agricultural products easier.

PHOTOS: LEFT-After implementation (2007); RIGHT-Present (LGU concreting intervention on slope areas; BOTTOM-Post evaluation (2012).

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PHOTOS: TOP-Post evaluation (2012); LEFT-During implementation (2006); RIGHT-After implementation (2007).

Rehabilitation of Duengas CIS Rehabilitation of diversion and canal structures and 16.85 lm concrete canal lining Brgy. Duengas, Surallah, South Cotabato Project Cost: PhP 6.2 M Brgy. Duengas’ Malay Irrigators Association (IA) President Mr. Roberto Labinghasa, 67, said that for 40 years in farming he had witnessed the improvement on rice productivity in their area. “Many of our farmers have shifted to planting corn and banana due to lack of irrigation water flowing from the creek to each ricefield. We heavily rely on rain for better yield. But through this road rehabilitation, we now have access to irrigation water and enabled to increase our production”, Roberto recalled.

The rehabilitation of Duengas CIS irrigation structures raised the agricultural productivity in Barangay Duengas as rice farms were expanded by the sufficiency of water supply. About 15 hectares of farm lands in this lowly Barangay were converted to rice areas providing a huge contribution to its rice sufficiency. Several local farmers now are also into crop diversification as irrigation supply allows them to plant different kinds of cash crops.

Mindful of the importance of the extended project, the IA is allotting half of their irrigation fee collections for the maintenance of their irrigation facilities. IA officers and its members also hold regular meetings to immediately address issues and concerns related to the operation and maintenance of these facilities.

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PHOTOS: TOP-Post evaluation (2012); LEFT-During implementation (2007); RIGHT-After implementation (2008).

Construction of Paradise Bridge Construction of 35 l.m. bridge with 300 l.m. approach Brgy. Upper Labay, General Santos City Project Cost: PhP 8.72 M Barangay Upper Labay Captain Azucena Baton affirmed that the 35 linear meter bridge project made their life easier.

A farmer herself, who tends corn lands in the area, said bringing their harvest to the market before was extremely difficult job. Aside from dealing with high transportation cost, the road sometimes would be impassable, especially during rainy seasons. It was even more challenging for students who go to school when the river overflows. The residents were forced to take an alternative but much longer route in going in and out of the barangay.

When the bridge was constructed in 2007, travel beacame easier. Barangay Captain Baton said that agri-development came in as farmers were provided better access to agricultural inputs and marketing of their produce. Heavy rains were not a problem at all. The bridge has impacted the lives of many farmers in the area as it helped increased production, opened new farm areas and encouraged crop diversification. Today, Brgy. Upper Labay is one of the biggest producers of corn, copra, banana, peanut and ginger in General Santos City.

Interview with Brgy. Captain Azucena.

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Other Development Initiatives Coordinated Active Role of SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board/EXECOM The SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board and Executive Committee (EXECOM) is committed to fast-track various development initiatives for SOCSKSARGEN growth area. In 2012, two meetings were conducted by the Project Board and its EXECOM on June 18 and November 20, respectively. Discussions were focused on the progress on the implementation of theDA funded - Food Security Program and proposed budget for the following year, General Santos City airport development and other major ports, LGU proposed road networks for prioritization by DPWH, Geo-tagging of projects, Updating of the Strategic Agri-fishery Development Zone (SAFDZ) map, and other concerns. The Board has since aimed to maximize the agripotential of the area and boost the local economy through construction, upgrading and modernizing infrastructure and agri-support support facilities and technology among others.

Eight (8) resolutions were passed by these bodies, to wit: 1) Creation of the General Santos City (GSC) Airport Development Task Force 2) Requesting PPA to facilitate conduct of feasibility study in view of the Makar Port privatization 3) Endorsement of the FY 2013 ADP budget 4) Endorsement of FY 2014 ADP budget 5) Approval of the procurement of ADP-PMU vehicle by DA and DBM 6) Request funding for the construction of DA RFU XII office building 7) Adoption of geo-tagging technology in the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program implementation 8) Requesting NIA for the creation of GSC/Sarangani –Irrigation management Office 2nd Board Meeting at Tierra Montana, General Santos City

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Below are updates on the major projects/activities coordinated by the ADP-PMU as pursued by the Board/EXECOM in 2012:

Development of Major Infrastructure and Facilities GSC Airport A Task Force for GSC Airport Development was created by the Board EXECOM as per resolution no. 01, series of 2012. During the year, the GSC Airport Task Force actively convened and planned for the GSC airport improvement, including the proposed “GSC Aerotropolis Development Masterplan” in which a budget of PhP 12 million was approved by the DOTC. The Consultancy Services for the preparation of the master plan (MP) is now on-going. The study is targeted to be completed in April 2013.

Makar Port The Board EXECOM through resolution no. 02, series of 2012 requested Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to conduct the study on the improvement and the proposed privatization of the Makar Wharf in General Santos City. In its reply, the PPA committed to undertake the study once Davao and Zamboanga ports privatization are completed.

Makar Wharf, General Santos City

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Glan Port, Glan, Sarangani Province

Glan Port The construction of RoRo ramp, RC landing, and maneuvering area were completed in November 2012. Widening of rock causeway, construction of security perimeter fence, main gate & guard house and passenger terminal building are among being considered by PPA for future funding.

Proposed Road Networks The following priority road networks by the LGUs were presented to DPWH for funding for its completion or for conduct of feasibility study: 1) GSC Circumferential Road, 2)Surallah – Lake Sebu – Maitum Road, 3) Isulan – Bagumbayan – Sen. Ninoy Aquino – Kalamansig Road, 4)Rehab of Malapag-Tinimbacan Road with bridge component (Maridagao Bridge) in North Cotabato, 5)Construction of Banga-T’boli-Tupi-Polomolok road in South Cotabato, 6) Construction of Banga-T’boli-Tupi-Polomolok road in South Cotabato, 7)Rehabilitation of Banga-Norala-Isulan road, and 8) Rehabilitation of Tulunan-Tampakan (Palo 19)-Columbio road, Provinces of Cotabato, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

The DPWH recommended for the full-blown feasibility study of the proposed road projects.

It will also facilitate a seminar on the preparation of Road and Bridge Feasibility Study to capacitate key LGU personnel which will be scheduled on the 1st quarter of 2013.

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Preparation of Pre-Feasibility Study for the Integrated Economic Development Project for Regional Transport and Trade The Cities Development Initiatives in Asia (CDIA) approved the application of LGU-GSC for technical assistance particularly the conduct of Pre-Feasibility Study on the Integrated Economic Development Project for Regional Transport and Trade. The study commenced in November 2012 and an inception report on the project was already prepared and submitted by CDIA to LGU-GSC for comment in December 2012.

The office actively participated to this undertaking as member of the Project Steering Committee and the Technical Working Group.

Updating of the Strategic Agri-Fishery Development Zones (SAFDZ) Map The Region 12 LGUs requested for DA - BSWM technical assistance in updating the local SAFDZ and its integration into the Local Land Use Plan. Series of consultative and Technical Working Group meetings were then facilitated by this office to brief the concerned LGUs regarding this concern and to collect relevant data and other references for map updating. A workshop with the key informants from LGUs, BSWM, DENR, DAR and DA RFU XII will be conducted in 2013.

SAFDZ meeting at General Santos City - Aug. 14, 2012

SAFDZ meeting at Kidapawan City - Nov. 9, 2012

SAFDZ meeting at Tacurong City - Nov. 28, 2012

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1st Regional Livestock & Poultry Congress - June 6, 2012

14th National Tuna Congress - Sept. 7, 2012

Continued Technical Support to Environment Management Undertakings and Private–led Initiatives

l The office actively participated in the various meetings of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) and Technical working Groups to discuss and resolve issues, and approve Special Use Agreement within Protected Area (SAPA) application and other interventions within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), Allah Valley Protected Landscape (AVPL), Sarangani Protected Seascape (SBPS). l

The ADP Office supported some joint government and private sector initiatives such as the conduct of National Tuna Congress, National Corn Congress and the Regional Livestock and Poultry Congress during the year. In particular, the Office headed the Souvenir Program Committee which was tasked to prepare Souvenir Book and other promotional materials for the said occasions.

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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT In Action Planning, Consultation, and Technical Meetings

37 Public/Multi-Sector Consultative & Technical Team Meetings were conducted l The EXECOM and ADP Board were convened on June 18, 2012 and November 20, 2012, respectively, for the updating of Food Security Program and discussion of other development cocnerns in the region.

The meetings were presided by Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and Governor Emmylou TaliĂąo-Mendoza, respectively. In attendance were the members of the ADP Board comprised of the LCEs, Regional Directors and Managers of NGAs, and Representatives from NGO and Private Sector in SOCSKSARGEN. l Consultation-meeting with the select Civil Society Organizations (CSO), particularly those inclined to agriculture or socio-economic sector, for the preparation/finalization of the CY 2013 SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program on March 21, 2012.

SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board Meeting, Koronadal City

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SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team Meeting - Feb. 29, 2012.

l The SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team comprised of key LGU personnel and ADPPMU focal persons conducted a monthly meeting to discuss the status of program implementation as well as to review the proposals, program of works and plans of proposed projects. l A Multi-Sector Planning – Workshop conducted on February 2-3, 2012 in General Santos City aimed to update the proposed priority food security projects to be funded and implemented in 2013 to 2016.

SOCSKSARGEN multi sector planning workshop.

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SAFDZ Meeting, GSC - Nov. 7, 2012

l Coordination and meetings with partner Local Government Units, Department of Agrriculture - Regional Field Unit XII, and Bureau of Soils and Water Management were facilitated during the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2012 to plan for the activities relative to SAFDZ Map Updating in 2013. l Hosted the Locally Funded Projects (LFP) Year-end Assessment on February 2123, 2012 in General Santos City which was participated by 9 LFPs nationwide, spearheaded by the Special Projects Coordination Management and Assistance Division (SPCMAD) fo the Department of Agriculture.

LFP Meetin, GSC. - February 21, 2012

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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN AC TION

GSC Airport Task Force Meeting, GSC.

l Facilitated Consultative/Task Force meetings on General Santos City Aerotropolis Development Masterplan l Facilitated the Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings on the development of proposed road networks in SOCSKSARGEN. The TWG is headed by Engr. Carmelo Tizon of DPWH – Manila and members include focal persons from LGU - Planning Offices, DPWH RXII, NEDA RXII, and ADPO-PMU.

Discussion on the proposed road networks with the TWG head, Engr. Carmelo Tizon of DPWH-Manila, during one of the SOCSKSARGEN TWG meetings in General Santos City.

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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN AC TION

Monitoring and Evaluation l The Technical Team and Project Monitoring Team conducted scheduled project monitoring of on-going infrastructure projects and joint final inspection of completed projects. A total of 75 SOCSKSARGEN Project Monitoring & Joint Final inspection for 20 infra projects was done throughout the year.

l The PMU staff conducted verification/field visits for 24 potential beneficiaries/farmerassociations of corn shellers and corn mills in Sarangani Province. Twenty-three (23) qualified farmer-organizations were selected as recipients of the 30 units postharvest facilities.

l An in-house evaluation activity (28 field visits) was conducted during the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2012 for completed farm-to-market roads and irrigation projects funded in 2005 to 2006.

PHOTOS: Left: A kid drying corn grains, photo taken during verification conducted for potential beneficiaries of con shellers & corn mills at Sarangani Province. ________________________ Top-right: Project Monitoring Team conducted occular inspection at Purok 7 Purok 15 Mabuhay FMR. ________________________ Bottom-right: Interview with a farmerbeneficiary during an Impact Evaluation on FSP Farm-to-M arket Roads. ( TLutayanPresident Quirino Phase 1 FMR).

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Training Workshop on Applied Geotagging, Bohol

Coordination and Other Meetings and Workshops Attended/Participated l Regular meetings of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) and Technical Working Group (TWG), of which the office is a member, for various interventions and concerns within Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), Allah Valley Protected Landscape (AVPL), Sarangani Protected Seascape (SBPS).

l Participated to other environement-related meetings and Climate Change Forum l Assisted the Private Sector in the preparation of Souvenir Books for the Regional Livestock and Poultry Congress and National Tuna Congress and held last June 6-7, 2012 and September 6-7, 2012, respectively, in General Santos City.

Management Information Activities l Continuous updating of the SOCSKSARGEN database (agri-production, economic and utilities data) and the agency website.

l Staffs under the Management Information System (MIS) attended geo-tagging seminar and geotagging hands-on training last September and October of 2012, in preparation for the geo-tagginG OF socsksargen fOOD SECURITY POJECTS.

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FINANCIAL REPORT The issuance of Executive Order No. 16 dated December 21, 2010 by His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III extended the term of SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office until December 31, 2016. A six-year development plan in support to agriculture was crafted by this office in partnership with the concerned local and national government agencies. The private and civil organizations were also represented in the preparation.

The annual budget proposals of this office are based on the six-year plan which is revisited periodically to update the priorities and programs of the Local Government Units comprising the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project. The Project Office submits a Work and Financial Program to the Department of Budget and Management through the Department of Agriculture duly endorsed by the Regional Development Council.

The operational requirement of the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office is then appropriated annually under the budget of the Department of Agriculture. This covers funds for various infrastructure projects and agricultural support in the area, and for office operation.

Annual Appropriation The following graph shows the annual appropriation from CY 2003 to CY 2012 by class FYs 2003 to 2012 of expenditure: (in thousand pesos)

Annual Appropriation - FYs 2003 to 2012

In Thousand Pesos

90,000 75,000 60,000 45,000 30,000 15,000 -

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Capital Outlay

2003 27,297

2004 43,045

2005 59,462

2006 59,350

2007 62,454

Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses

4,107

7,221

11,767

13,328

Personal Services

7,965

8,608

8,649

8,661

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2008 67,471

2009 62,257

2010 61,430

2011 30,625

2012 90,356

5,871

0

5,214

5,214

6,200

7,437

8,541

9,395

9,395

9,395

13,175

13,175

In the last ten years of operation, the infrastructure projects and other agricultural support shared an average of 79.51% of the total appropriation while program management was at 20.49%, The allocation for program management includes the coordinative and monitoring activities of the project office and technical support extended to the Local Government Units.

Fund Distribution: Infra Projects & Program Management (in thousand pesos)

Fund Distribution: Infra Projects & Program Management

In Thousand Pesos

120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 Infra Projects & Other Agri Support

2003 27,297

2004 46,045

2005 66,543

2006 64,639

2007 62,454

2008 67,471

2009 62,257

2010 61,230

2011 30,325

2012 89,060

Program Management

12,072

12,829

13,335

16,700

14,412

9,395

14,609

14,809

19,675

21,908

The SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office has implemented a total of PhP567.65 million worth of infrastructure projects and other agricultural support from CY 2003 to CY 2012. These projects were distributed in the provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, and the city of General Santos. Identification of projects is done by the respective Local Government Units. Review of project proposal, designs and program of works is conducted by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical Team created for the purpose

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Distribution of Funds by Component Area FINANCIAL REPORT (in thousand pesos)

Distribution of funds by component area is shown below.

Distribution of Funds by Component Area

90,000

In Thousand Pesos

80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 -

2003 GEN. SANTOS CITY 4,954

2004 8,698

2005 9,685

2006 9,227

2007 2008 2009 2010 10,928 13,128 12,500 12,110

2011 6,000

2012 17,960

SARANGANI

4,954

8,700

11,284 13,700 11,054 13,165 13,500 12,280

6,000

17,700

SULTAN KUDARAT

7,464

10,293 12,961 12,002 11,200 13,163 11,000 12,280

6,000

17,800

1,415

8,997

11,517 14,215 15,872 14,850 12,300 12,280

6,325

17,800

8,510

9,357

12,918 14,197 13,200 13,165 12,957 12,280

6,000

17,800

COTABATO CY 2012 Allocation

SO. COTABATO

In CY 2012, the total allotment released to the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office amounted to PhP110.968 million, distributed by class of expenditures as follows: Personal Services, PhP13.175M, 11.87%

CY 2012 Allocation

Capital Outlay, PhP90.356M, 81.43%

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Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses, PhP7.437M 6.70%

FINANCIAL REPORT

Status of Funds as of December 31, 2012 As of December 31, 2012, total obligations amounted to PhP109 million representing 98.23% of (in thousand pesos) the total budget.

Below is a graph showing the Status of Funds as of December 31, 2012.

Status of Funds

In Thousand Pesos

as of December 31, 2012

100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 -

FY 2012 Allocation

13,175

Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses 7,437

Obligation

13,175

7,437

88,389

-

-

1,967

Unobligated Balances

Personal Services

Capital Outlay

90,356

The total Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) received by the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office in CY 2012 amounted to PhP57.32 million. However, NCA utilization amounted to PhP62.57 million which is 109.16% of the total NCA received. This means that the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office has utilized the unused NCA received and allocated to other Locally-Funded Projects which are also under the administration of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office XI in Davao City.

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SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Project Mangement Unit 2/F PBCom Bldg., Santiago Blvd., General Santos City Tel. Nos. (083) 552-5150/ 552-4828 ; Fax No. (083) 552-5273 Emai: adpopmu@gmail.com