First Quarter 2016 RDC IX Communicator

January - March 2016

RDC Communicator EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RD Teresita Socorro C. Ramos ASSOCIATE EDITORS Phlorita A. Ridao, ARD Susan C. Valerio, CEDS, PFPD Renato C. Herrera, CEDS, PDIPBD Eleanor M. Reyes, CEDS, DRD Norman Jose E. Ramirez, CEDS, PMED Ronald Von D. Rivera, CAO FAD PUBLICATION COORDINATOR Vilma M. Julian DESIGN AND LAYOUT Daryll L. Cabico CONTRIBUTORS NEDA IX Rodrigo A. Manuel Manolette Jude M. Mercado Vilma M. Julian Ceselle C. Harina Other Agencies BSP, Zamboanga Branch PopCom IX Marnette Daguro, DA IX Remai S. Alejado, DA IX Danica Pacardo, PNVSCA

INFO The RDC Communicator is published quarterly by Regional Development Council (RDC) IX. The Editorial Board reserves the right to choose the articles to be published due to space limitation. Articles and pictures will become property of RDC IX. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Contact: The Editorial Board NEDA Regional Offifce IX President Corazon C. Aquino Regional Government Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City 7016 Telephone Nos. (062) 913-0164, 0165, 0168 Email Address: nedapagadian@yahoo.com

RDC IX’s 154th Meeting highlights ZamPen’s 2017 budget of P89.9 billion R

egional Development Council IX conducted its 154th Regular Meeting on March 3, 2016 at Celebrity Hall, Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IX graciously sponsored the meeting. According to DA IX OIC-Regional Director Constancio G. Alama, DA IX was privileged and honored to host the meeting. He welcomed the members and guests of the Council. Dir. Alama gave the highlights of the agency’s programs, projects, and services, as well as its accomplishments for 2015. A video presentation on the Philippine Rural Development Project was also presented for the information of the Council.

A major output of the meeting was the confirmation of RDC IX Executive Committee resolutions endorsing the FY 2017 Budget Proposals of 21 Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), six State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) and one special development authority in Zamboanga Peninsula, with an aggregate budget of P89.996 billion. The Council also endorsed the proposed establishment of a halal poultry dressing plant at the 2nd Industrial Park of the ZAMBOECOZONE to the National Meat Inspection Services.

The Council further approved the creation of the following: (a) Interagency Task Force to monitor the implementation of the K-12 Senior High School Program starting School Year 2016-2017, and (b) Ad Hoc Committee to tackle the financial performances of the income generating projects of the SUCs in Zamboanga Peninsula. Likewise, the Council recommended to the Jose Rizal Memorial State University Board of Regents to abolish the collection from students of certain fees that did not undergo consultation prior to collection. Other agenda items discussed by the Council resulted to the passage of the following resolutions: (a) Endorsing and Supporting the Conduct of the Annual Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index Survey; (b) Supporting the Conduct of the 2017 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) and National Festival of Talents (NFOT); (c) Commending the DepEd IX and winners in the 2016 NSPC and NFOT in Koronadal City; (d) Requesting DPWH to review and study the recommended options of Zamboanga City Water District on the road right-of-way issues related to road expansion or rehabilitation projects.

Its own 2016 Work Program was also approved by the Council, to serve as its guide relative to the conduct of various activities in the exercise of its mandate in the areas of planning, investment programming, budget review, and monitoring and evaluation, among others. (Rodrigo A. Manuel, NEDA IX)

BSP Zamboanga to the Public: Surrender your NDS Banknotes A

n influx of individuals has been going to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Zamboanga Branch since January 4, 2016. Their most common intent is to exchange their New Design Series (NDS) Banknotes to the New Generation Currency (NGC) Banknotes.

The demonetization process of the NDS Banknotes started last year. On January 1, 2015, the Monetary Board approved the commencement of this process. The public is given one year to be informed, and another year to exchange NDS Banknotes at any authorized agent banks and at the BSP. By January 1, 2017, the NDS Banknotes can no longer be used as payment for goods and services. It will no longer be accepted at the banks for exchange. It will then be considered demonetized.

Since April 2015, the Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC) of BSP Zamboanga Branch, with the assistance from other divisions and units, has been busy notifying the public regarding this matter. Due to the immense land area of Zamboanga Peninsula, covering most parts of Zamboanga del Sur and some parts of Zamboanga del Norte were shared with BSP Ozamis Branch. Similarly, areas under Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi or BaSulTa were also assigned to the branch.

The Branch is proud to say that 100% of the assigned municipalities in Zamboanga del Norte have been covered.

All the cities in Basilan were also visited. Out of the total number of municipalities in Zamboanga Sibugay, only three were not visited; similarly, two municipalities in Zamboanga del Sur were not covered last year due to conflict in schedule. A total of 313 public information campaigns were conducted and 101,905 participants were served in the year 2015.

The Branch’s target for the year 2016 is to cover those municipalities that were not visited last year, and to revisit the municipalities and cities under its area of jurisdiction.

This is to ensure that most, if not all, citizens in the region and the neighboring provinces are informed about the NDS Demonetization Process, especially those residing in remote areas.

Last year’s effort of the Branch bore fruit with a large number of people exchanging their NDS Banknotes at the banks and the BSP. However, the branch can only accommodate clients until 2:00 PM. Many are not aware of the cut-off time and they usually arrive later than that.

To further accommodate and serve the public, it is the

BSP Zamboanga branch employees giving brief lecture to the recipients of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program at Barangay Baga, Municipality of Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Center to the right: Noelle Angela Pamaran, Abelardo Ramos, Roderico Rojas, and Darius Ramillano

initiative of the Branch to assist the public in the exchanges from 2:00 PM onwards through the EFLC. The finances from the Tree Planting Activity and Scholarship Program will be used as revolving fund in the exchange of NDS banknotes.

The Senior Research Specialist as well as the Research Specialist have enough training on Counterfeit Detection to determine if the banknotes are genuine or not. If doubtful, Currency Operations Division (COD) personnel could always be approached for verification.

Through this initiative, two goals will be achieved: (1) Being a government agency, the services of the BSP to the public will be extended for three hours. It will also be advantageous for the people because they will no longer be returning the next working day. As observed, many of them came from far-flung areas. Some came from the marginalized sector.

Hence, savings in transportation will mean food on their table; and (2) It will lessen the transactions in the COD particularly on the exchange of banknotes. All transactions from 2:00 PM onwards will be catered by the EFLC. Its personnel will then exchange the NDS banknotes at the COD the next working day making it as one transaction only.

The BSP Zamboanga Branch will continue to further improve its services to the public. Through information dissemination; provision of services and assistance to bank clients, and to walk-in clients and researchers; the bank aims to be a worldclass monetary authority to the citizens of the country. (Noelle

Angela W.S. Pamaran, Research Specialist, EFLC-ODD; and Hermogenes A. Buenaflor, Jr., Sr. Research Specialist, EFLCODD, BSP, Zamboanga Branch)

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PopCom IX Regional Director Reynaldo O. Wong receiving his Diploma in Development Management from Dr. Antonio Kalaw, President of the Development Academy of the Philippines during the 9th Graduation Ceremony of the Public Management Development Program Senior Executives Class held on 29 January 2016 at the DAP Convention Hall in Tagaytay City with NEDA Secretary-General Dr. Arsenio H. Balisacan as Guest of Honor. PopCom Executive Director Dr. Juan Antonio A. Perez III (far right) witnessed the event

PopCom IX RD receives diploma in Development Management

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ommission on Population (PopCom) IX Regional Director Reynaldo O. Wong graduated from the Public Management Development Program (PMDP), the National Government’s Career Executive Service Development Program. He received the Diploma in Development Management from the Development Academy of the Philippines on January 29, 2016 in Tagayaty City.

Attended and witnessed by PopCom Executive Director Dr. Juan Antonio A. Perez III, the 9th Graduation Ceremony was the culmination of the PMDP-Senior Executives Class scholarship program hurdled by Dir. Wong from June to October 2015.

Dir. Wong’s capstone paper at DAP titled, “Policy Options for Teen Pregnancy Prevention in the

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Philippines,” was also accepted for oral presentation at the 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (8th APCRSHR) held at the Myanmar International Convention Center from February 23-26, 2016 in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital city of the Union of Myanmar. As international paper presenter, Dir. Wong received full sponsorship package from the organizers of the conference covering his roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodation and meals, transport services, registration fee and stipend.

With the theme ‘‘Ensuring Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific,” Dir. Wong’s acceptance was relayed to him by Daw Thazin New,

President of the Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association and Convener of the 8th APCRSHR. The conference which was hosted by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association reflects the region’s progress in advancing universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and improving the quality of care under the Millennium Development Goals, FP2020 and other global initiatives, and the challenges posed by the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the new positioning of reproductive and sexual health and rights within the SDG. Participants to the 8th APCRSHR focused on reviewing the scientific and qualitative evidence, refining advocacy strategies, and generating concrete plans of action across and within countries in the region.

(PopCom IX)

Hon. Angelito L. Martinez II Municipal Mayor

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mong the corn achievers in different regions nationwide, the Local Government Unit of San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur was awarded Outstanding Municipality during the 3rd National Quality Corn Achievers Award in Pampanga.

The awarding was conducted along with the celebration of the 11th Philippine National Corn Congress.

Bearing the theme “Moving Forward, Enhancing Competitiveness: Philippine Corn towards ASEAN Integration,” the Philippine Maize Federation, Incorporated in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture gave recognition to the efforts and contributions of corn stakeholders on the increment of the corn industry in the country.

San Miguel Municipal Mayor Angelito L. Martinez II received the prize of P1,000,000 worth of projects. Alicio B. Pabiran, San Miguel Municipal Agriculturist was automatically declared Outstanding Municipal Agriculturist and received P 30,000 pesos cash.

LGU San Miguel receives Outstanding Municipality Award During the awarding, DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala thanked the hard work and perseverance of all corn stakeholders because the country’s harvest last year reached 7.8 million metric tons, noted to be the highest volume ever attained by the corn industry. “I hope that this interaction among our corn stakeholders, most especially the LGUs, will lead to a dynamic convergence of good practices, technological innovations and strategies towards the holistic, sustainable and inclusive development of the Philippine corn industry. As long as we are guided by excellence and passion in our pursuits, we will prosper,” Sec. Alcala added.

In his message, Philippine Maize Federation, Incorporated president Engr. Roger V. Navarro said “we must display bravery and rise up to the challenge, upholding our dignity as corn farmers who painstakingly partake in the noble task in securing food for our country.”

In addition, Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) were also given recognition. Nationwide, only 100 AEWs were declared outstanding and three of which were pride of the region namely, Dioscora V. Altobar from the municipality of San Miguel; Neri A. Frigillano and Remedios P. Gorez both from the municipality of Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur. They were given plaque and P 20,000 pesos cash each.

Furthermore, the prize of LGU San Miguel was used to purchase three hectares agricultural land for the development of the municipality’s agricultural sector. This will serve as site in conducting Farmers Field School in corn and vegetables and to enhance their knowledge to adopt low cost technology, among others.

(Marnette Daguro, DA IX)

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The unveiled billboard.

Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Local Government Officials headed by Governor Roberto Y. Uy (5th from left), Cong. Isagani S. Amatong of the Third District of Zamboanga del Norte (6th from left), and officials from the DA- PRDP led by National Deputy Project Director Arnel V. De Mesa (7th from left).

Dir. De Mesa calls for beneficiaries’ vigilance over DA-PRDP subprojects “Bantayan natin na maayos ang pag-implementar ng kalsada dahil ang magbabayad nito ay lahat tayo, ang mga anak at ang magiging mga apo natin.”

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ational Deputy Project Director Arnel V. De Mesa of the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP), gave this message recently to the people of Zamboanga del Norte particularly in Tampilisan Municipality after the ground breaking ceremony of the Rehabilitation/Concreting of Poblacion-Farmington-Galingon-Balacbaan-CabongTilubog farm-to-market road (FMR) covering 13.82 kilometers worth more than P188 Million.

magbabayad nito ay ang buong Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng pagbayad ng buwis. Kaya sa tuwing mag-iikot kami, lagi naming sinasabi sa mga benepisyaryo ng proyekto sa PRDP na pag-iingatan ito. Lahat ng mga tao pwede maka contribute sa pag monitor ng PRDP project,” Dir. De Mesa said.

Dir. De Mesa pointed out that PRDP is a loan of the national government from the World Bank (WB) where it borrowed over US$500 million for rural development to achieve inclusive growth for both the agriculture and fishery sectors. This will be implemented throughout the country. In the case of Tampilisan, the P188 million shall be shared, of which 80 percent or more than P150 million would come from the WB loan proceeds, 10 percent equity from DA, while the provincial local government unit (PLGU) of Zamboanga del Norte has put up the other 10 percent counterpart.

Based on the program of works, the 13.82 kilometer-FMR will be fully paved in 1,019 calendar days or nearly three years by the winning contractor CB Garay Philwide Builders and Long Island Builders and Construction.

“Ito ay proyekto nating lahat dahil ito ay inutang ng ating pamahalaan. Walang babayaran pabalik ang LGU at mga mamamayan ng Zamboanga del Norte kung hindi ang

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Laying of the capsule.

(L-R) Regional Director Contancio G. Alama (forefront) and National Deputy Project Director Arnel V. De Mesa; 3rd District Representative Isagani Amatong; Vice Governor Senen Angeles and Governor Roberto Y. Uy join hands in laying the capsule of the 13.82 kilometer FMR worth P188 Million.

Dir. De Mesa also said that in case of any problem during the implementation, any stakeholder or beneficiary, directly or indirectly benefiting from the road project can report to the PRDP coordination offices, citing the established Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) where complaints and problems can be reported through text or letter.

“From the barangay to the municipality, if you observe there is a problem, you can report it to us. Kahit anonymous ang complaint aaksyunan namin and immediately, we will process it,” Dir. De Mesa said.

GRM tarpaulin bearing contact numbers are placed conspicuously in the municipal hall of Tampilisan, and placed side-by-side the subproject billboard. PRDP Complaint Boxes are also installed in the six barangays covered by the Tampilisan FMR. Dir. De Mesa emphasized that it is only in President Benigno Aquino’s administration when it has been prescribed that all FMRs in the country must be concreted. He said that “with this, we expect that concrete pavements would last more than 20 years if properly maintained. Hence, we appeal to the beneficiaries to keep an eye on the regular and periodic maintenance of the road.”

Dir. De Mesa came all the way from Manila to personally attend the ground breaking ceremony in Tampilisan because it was the first PLGU-led PRDP subproject in Zamboanga Peninsula and the biggest and longest FMR so far since PRDP had fullblast operation in 2015. He was joined by his counterparts, Ms. Consolacion Satorre from the Project Support Office based in Davao City and DA IX Regional Director Constancio G. Alama together with Dr. Dennis H. Palabrica of the Regional Project Coordination Office of DA IX. The ground breaking ceremony was led by Zamboanga del Norte Governor Roberto Y. Uy, Vice Governor Senen Angeles, 3rd District Representative Isagani Amatong and Tampilisan Mayor Angeles Carloto II. Dir. De Mesa ended his message by stating his intention to come back after one year. He also expressed his desire to bring with him the World Bank Review Mission to witness the good implementation of FMR in Region IX. (Remai S. Alejado, DA IX)

Dir. Lorenzo Macapili of TESDA IX, Vice-Chairperson of SETF, presiding over the organizational meeting

ZamPen organizes SETF-RAIN

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Special El Niño Task Force (SETF) on the implementation of the Roadmap to Address the Impact of El Niño (RAIN) in Zamboanga Peninsula had its organizational meeting on March 18, 2016 at Waling-Waling Hall, Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City. The meeting was coordinated by the RDC IX Secretariat and graciously hosted by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) IX. The Task Force is chaired by the National Economic and Development Authority with the following twelve agencies as members: (1) Department of Agriculture; (2) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; (3) National Irrigation Administration; (4) Department of Trade and Industry; (5) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration; 6) Department of Health; 7) Department of Labor and Employment; (8) Department of Social Welfare and Development; (9) Department of Public Works and Highways; (10) Bureau of Fire Protection; 11) Technical Education and Skills Development Authority; and (12) Department of Science and Technology.

Among the major agreements during the meeting were as follows: (1) the selection of TESDA IX as the Vice-Chair of the SEFT; (2) the inclusion of the Bureau of Soils Management as a member of the task force, considering that it is the official agency that is authorized to undertake cloud seeding; (3) the approval of the roles and responsibilities of member agencies; (4) the approval of the mechanics on reporting the implementation of RAIN; (5) the schedule for submission of the accomplishment reports using the monitoring matrix every 10th of the succeeding month of reporting; and (6) the conduct of the next meeting in the 2nd week of May 2016.

(Manolette Jude M. Mercado, NEDA IX) NEDA IX Assistant Regional Director Phlorita A. Ridao presenting the rationale and framework of the SETF

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Participants with Area Team members during the RSDF Consultation in Zamboanga del Sur

RLUC IX conducts area consultations on RSDF A

rea Teams of Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) IX Secretariat facilitated the conduct of provincial/city consultations to generate further comments and recommendations from the local government officials and other stakeholders for the enhancement of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Spatial Development Framework, 2016-2045. The consultations were held in the following areas: Zamboanga Sibugay on February 4, 2016; Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Isabela City on February 10, 2016; and Zamboanga City on February 11, 2016.

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The consultations were attended by 162 participants from the business, academe, civil society and non-government organizations, and local government units. They validated the data consistency, analyses, strategies and program and project recommendations;

the growth areas/centers identified; and the relevance of the spatial strategies identified in the development framework.

The RSDF seeks to provide a long-term development direction for the region, consistent with the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) and the Mindanao Spatial Strategy/ Development Framework. It is anchored on the three NSS main strategies of concentration, connectivity and vulnerability reduction.

RLUC IX, through its Technical Working Group, drafted the RSDF by conducting trainings and workshops among stakeholders including Regional Line Agencies and Local Government Units, to identify and formulate among others, the regional development challenges, goals, objectives, strategies, and programs and projects over the next 30 years. The draft RSDF (as of November 2015)

Participants with Zamboanga City and Isabela City Area Team members during the RSDF Consultation in Isabela City

was presented to RLUC IX on December 7, 2015, for further discussion. It was enhanced by incorporating the agreed data and recommendations.

Open Forum during the RSDF Consultation in Zamboanga City

The refined RSDF document, based on the five provincial/city consultations, will be presented to the four RDC IX Sectoral Committees (Economic Development, Regional Social Development, Infrastructure Development, and Development Administration Committees), as well as, to RLUC IX for further review and enhancement before presenting to RDC IX for its approval and endorsement. These activities are targeted in the second quarter of 2016. (Vilma M. Julian, NEDA 9)

RLUC IX convenes on Region IX Cadastral Land Survey Results T

he Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) of Regional Development Council (RDC) IX, conducted a Special Meeting on January 13, 2016 at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Regional Office IX, Balintawak, Pagadian City.

HUDCC, HLURB, MGB, EMB, DPWH, LTO, NCIP and NEDA); five (5) local government units (Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Dapitan City, Dipolog City, and Pagadian City); and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the results of the Cadastral Land Survey conducted by DENR IX, as well as, to arrive at an agreement on the land area to be adopted relative to the formulation of the Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), 2016-2045.

The meeting was attended by representatives of twelve (12) regional line agencies (DILG, DA, DENR, DTI,

During the meeting, Engr. Ramon E. Azcarraga, Jr. and Engr. Diosdado de Guzman of DENR IX briefed the members on the results of the Cadastral Survey conducted in Region IX. At the end of the meeting, RLUC passed three (3) major resolutions: (a) adopting the results of Cadastral Survey done by DENR IX in the formulation of the RSDF; (b) encouraging local government units to use the cadastral survey for planning purposes; and (c)

requesting DILG IX to encourage local government units to settle the boundary conflicts using the mechanism provided by the Local Government Code of the Philippines (R.A. 7160). The latter was passed as RLUC IX duly acknowledged that there are contested areas in the Š lassedesignen - Fotolia.com cadastral survey results. #52167920 The meeting was presided by RLUC IX Chairperson Teresita Socorro C. Ramos, NEDA IX Regional Director.

It was graciously hosted by DENR IX headed by Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable. (Ceselle C. Harina, NEDA IX)

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NEDA IX accepts nominations for 2016 exemplary volunteers I

n support of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency’s (PNVSCA) nationwide Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV), National Economic and Development Authority IX is now accepting nominations for exemplary volunteers based in the region until July 30, 2016.

The SOV puts faces and names to the unsung and ordinary Filipino citizens and organizations who have rendered priceless and noble acts of service towards nation-building and community development. Since 2001, 129 volunteers and volunteer organizations have been recognized by the national government, through the SOV. This yearly centerpiece event culminates with the awarding ceremony during the celebration of the National Volunteer Month (NVM) in December.

“Through the Search, PNVSCA acknowledges the significant role of volunteers as indispensible partners of both the government and the private sector in their development efforts to uplift the lives of the people, especially the marginalized. It also serves as a platform to promote and share best practices in volunteerism,” PNVSCA Executive Director Joselito C. De Vera said.

The Search is open to the following individuals and organizations currently providing volunteer assistance in the Philippines. Individuals of Filipino citizenship - Filipino or local chapters of foreign/international non-profit organizations; and Filipino or local chapters of foreign/international corporate organizations are entitled to join the SOV.

The Special Citation award is also conferred to outstanding volunteers who do not qualify under the regular SOV categories but which are deemed equally meritorious in accomplishment.

NEDA IX Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos encourages everyone to participate in the Search. She said that volunteerism is the manifestation of an individual’s selfless motivation to help uplift the lives of the most helpless and wanting, without counting the cost. Region IX is proud of the achievement of Ms. Velia Santos Ebol of Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay. The National Selection Committee (NSC) has chosen her as one of the three national awardees of the 2011 Search for Outstanding Volunteers – Individual Category. The award was conferred for her untiring and dedicated pursuit of public volunteer service especially for the benefit of the most vulnerable groups.

Nominations for volunteers and volunteer organizations in the region can be addressed and submitted to:

Teresita Socorro C. Ramos

Regional Director

National Economic and Development Authority IX

President Corazon C. Aquino Regional Government Center Balintawak, Pagadian City

Email address: nedapagadian@yahoo.com

The SOV is conducted by the PNVSCA and the National Volunteer Month Steering Committee in cooperation with the Regional Search Committees (RSCs) chaired by the NEDA Regional Offices, the Department of the Interior and Local Government for the National Capital Region and the Regional Planning and Development Office in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The RSCs are in charge of the receipt, validation and documentation of the nominations in respective regions. The NSC selects the national and regional awardees.

Information on how to participate in the SOV, is available at www. pnvsca.gov.ph, www. facebook.com/innovatecooperateinspire, and http://nro9.neda.gov.ph. (Danica Pacardo, PNVSCA)

Nominations are accepted for the following categories:

1. National Outstanding Volunteer Award:

a. Individual: Youth and Adult

b. Organization: Not-for Profit and

Corporate

2. Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award

a. Individual b. Organization

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EVENTS

CALENDAR

12 May 2016

18 May 2016

19 May 2016

Second Quarter Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) IX Meeting

Second Quarter Economic Development Committee (EDCOM) Meeting

Second Quarter Development Administration Committee (DEVADCOM) Meeting

Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City

Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

24 May 2016

26 May 2016

26 May 2016

Second Quarter Infrastructure Development Committee (INFRACOM) Meeting

Second Quarter Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC)

Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City

Second Quarter Regional Social Development Committee (RSDC) Meeting Zamboanga City

02 June 2016 155th Regional Development Council IX Regular Meeting Dapitan City

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RDC IX Resolutions Passed

154th Regular Meeting on March 3, 2016 Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City

RDC Res No., series of 2016

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Commending Director Lorenzo G. Macapili of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority IX and Private Sector Representatives Fr. Enrico V. Montano of Zamboanga del Norte and Jose J. Suan of the Labor Sector for their perfect attendance and active participation in all the Regular Meetings of Regional Development Council IX from 2013-2015

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Approving the Regional Development Council IX CY 2015 Accomplishment Report

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Approving the CY 2016 Regional Development Council IX Work Program

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Confirming The RDC IX Executive Committee Endorsement of the FY 2017 Budget Proposals of Regional Line Agencies and State Universities and Colleges of Zamboanga Peninsula Amounting to P90.05 Billion

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Requesting the National Meat Inspection Service to Provide Technical Assistance to the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority and Freeport (ZAMBOECOZONE) in the preparation of a Feasibility Study on the Establishment of a Halal Triple “A” Poultry Dressing Plant

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Encouraging the Active Participation of Local Government Units in Zamboanga Peninsula in the conduct of all Annual Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index Survey and the Designation of Local Focal Persons to Facilitate the Annual Data Collection

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Recommending to the Jose Rizal Memorial State University Board of Regents to Abolish the Collection of Physical Facility and Equipment Fee from Students in all JRMSU Campuses, Internet Fee from the Students of JRMSU Tampilisan Campus and other fees that did not undergo proper consultation with Stakeholders prior to their Collection

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Supporting the Simultaneous Conduct of 2017 National Schools Press Conference and National Festival of Talents in Region IX

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Commending All Region IX Participants and Campus Journalists, particularly the Winners, Coaches and School Paper Advisers and Department of Education IX for their active involvement in the 2016 National Schools Press Conference and National Festival of Talents

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Supporting the Creation of an Inter-agency Task Force to monitor the implementation of the K-12 Senior High School Program, SY 2016-2017

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Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to Study the Financial Performance of Income Generating Projects of State Universities and Colleges in Zamboanga Peninsula

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Enjoining Local Government Units to strengthen their Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children

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Resolution Requesting the Department of Public Works and Highways to review and study the recommended options of Zamboanga City Water District on the right-of-way issues related to road expansion or rehabilitation projects

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Resolution Supporting RDC-PSR Resolution No.1, Series of 2015, “Endorsing the Priority Action Agenda of Regional Development Council-Private Sector Representatives during the 6th National Convention

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Resolution Approving/Adopting the CY 2016 Regional Project Monitoring Committee IX Work and Financial Plan

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Approving/Adopting the CY 2015 Accomplishment Report of Regional Project Monitoring Committee IX

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Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Director Constancio G. Alama of Department of Agriculture IX for Hosting the 154th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council IX

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Commending Regional Development Council IX Acting Chairperson Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos and the RDC IX Secretariat for efficient time management in the Conduct of the 154th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council IX

The RDC Communicator: Regional Development Council IX, President Corazon C. Aquino Regional Government Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City 7016 Telephone Number (062) 913-0164, 913-0165, 913-0168 Email Address: nedapagadian@yahoo.com URL: nro9.neda.gov.ph