January - March 2017
(L-R) Usec. Adoracion M. Navarro of NEDA, RD Teresita Socorro C. Ramos, Dr. Rosario G. Manasan of PIDS and Prov. Dir. Eulalio B. Lumactod of TESDA
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 Rodrigo A. Manuel, NEDA IX Ardi Abril T. Layugue, NEDA IX Vilma M. Julian, NEDA IX Yvette Avellaneda, DA IX Girly S. Gamier, OCD IX Michael Vincent D. Cajulao, DTI IX DA IX DOST IX
RDC IX conducts 157th Regular Meeting R
egional Development Council (RDC) IX conducted its 157th Regular Meeting on March 8, 2017 at Palacio del Sur, Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City. The Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority IX graciously sponsored the meeting. Undersecretary Adoracion M. Navarro of NEDA graced the meeting. In her message, Usec Navarro said that the presence of Council members manifests the importance they give in pushing for the development of Region IX, and in discussing related policy and legislative concerns. She pointed out that the crafting of a development plan is a collective and shared process across sectors, thus the importance of having consultations among stakeholders to achieve a common goal. She also administered the oath-taking of RDC IX Special Non-Voting Members (SNVM) Director Reynaldo Wong of Commission on Population IX, Chairman Christopher Lawrence Arnuco of Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority
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and Freeport; and Economic Development Committee IX Co-Chairperson Martin Wee of Department of Science and Technology IX, and Regional Gender and Development Committee IX Chairperson Raymond Dominggo of National Youth Commission IX. Dr. Rosario G. Manasan, Senior Research Fellow of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, briefed the Council on Federalism. Some of the subtopics discussed were: (a) potential benefits of a federal form of government; (b) allocation of functional responsibilities between the federal government and constituent units; (c) allocation of taxing powers and financial resources; (d) intergovernmental transfers and equalization; (e) delineation of territorial boundaries; (f) intergovernmental arrangements; and (g) symmetry/asymmetry in allocation of powers. Dir. Pamela Ann S. Padilla-Salvan of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process presented the Six-point Peace and Development Agenda of the Duterte Administration, namely:
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(a) meaningful implementation of the peace agreement with the MILF towards healing in the Bangsamoro; (b) completion of the implementation of remaining commitments under the
(L-R) Usec. Adora administering the Oath-taking of RDC IX’s SNVMs, SecCom Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons
Government of the Philippines (GPH)-MNLF Peace Agreement;
Other agenda items discussed by the Council resulted to the
(c) accelerated signing and implementation of the final peace
passage of the following resolutions: (a) Prohibiting the entry to
agreement with the CPP-NPA-NDF; (d) immediate conclusion
Zamboanga Peninsula of coco lumber from cocolisap-infested
of the peace processes with the Cordillera People’s Liberation
areas; (b) Supporting BIMP-EAGA and ASEAN concerns such
Army (CPLA) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa
as the Creation of the Zamboanga-Balikpapan Trade Route, and
ng Pilipinas (RPMP)-Revolutionary Proletarian Army (RPA)-Alex
Requesting MinDA to Study the Viability of Opening the Zamboanga-
Boncayao Brigade (ABB); (e) implementation of peace promoting,
Balikpapan Trade Route; (c) Supporting the Conduct of the Second
catch-up socio-economic development in conflict affected areas;
National Sardines Congress 2017; (d) Commending Department
and (e) building of a culture of peace and conflict sensitivity.
of Education IX for the successful conclusion of the 2017 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) and 2017 National Festival
The Council deliberations resulted to the approval of the Zamboanga
of Talents (NFOT), and congratulating the Region IX contingent
Peninsula Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022 which serves as
for being top performers in both national events and during the
a blueprint for the overall development of the region. The Council
14th National Science Quest 2017; (e) Promoting Awareness on
also confirmed the RDC IX Executive Committee resolutions
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in compliance with
endorsing the FY 2017 Budget Proposals of 26 Regional Line
Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 2016; (f) Supporting DTI-DPWH
Agencies (RLAs), six State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) and
Convergence Program on Road Connectivity for Industry and Trade
one special development authority in Zamboanga Peninsula, with an
Development Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade
aggregated proposed budget of P108.805 billion
(ROLL IT) Program; (g) Confirming the RPMC IX Monitoring Plan for CY 2017; (h) Supporting the Implementation of Gender and
The Council further approved the creation of the following: (a)
Development Code; (i) Supporting the Grant of Special Discounts
Sub-Committee on Social Protection under the Regional Social
for Women and Girls by Commercial Establishments in Region IX
Development Committee IX and (b) Task Force K-12 to monitor
during Women’s Month Celebration.
the implementation of K-12 Senior High School Program. Also, the Council formally recognized the Regional Population and
RDC IX likewise approved its 2017 Work Program, relative to the
Development Coordinating Committee as Special Committee of
exercise of its mandate in planning, investment programming,
RDC IX.
budget review, and monitoring and evaluation, among others.
(Rodrigo A. Manuel, NEDA IX)
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Zamboanga del Norte, 13 RLAs ink agreement for cacao investment plan implementation T
he signing of the first interagency Memorandum of Agreement in Mindanao for the cacao industry saw the convergence of government agencies for the said industry. It was initiated by the Department of Agriculture and was held on January 26, 2017 at Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City with the local government unit of Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN) and 12 other government agencies in the region. The MOA aims to institutionalize interagency support for Zamboanga del Norte’s Provincial Commodity Investment Plan (PCIP) implementation for its emerging commodity which is cacao. The 12 agencies are Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Philippine Coconut Authority, Agricultural Technical Institute, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Trade and
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Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Science and Technology, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The MOA signing forged partnership between and among government agencies in providing support to the provincial local government unit (PLGU) of ZDN in implementing the DA’s Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP). The MOA also described the commitments to be undertaken by each partner-agency signatories. According to Milva Carinan, planning component representative from the
MOA signing by TESDA Director Lorenzo G. Macapili, Gov Roberto Y. Uy, DOLE Director Sisinio B. Cano and LBP Manager Vinicius S. Hamoy
Project Support Office (PSO) in Davao, the MOA signing, among others, marks the cacao operation in the province including needed inputs, nursery management, production, processing, and trading locally and abroad. The agreement aligns with the existing programs and projects and utilizes their resources in support to the PLGUZDN to implement its PCIP. It also harmonizes the existing relationships, policies, and operating procedures of each participating agency in line with its mandates, programs and projects within the territorial jurisdiction of the province. In his message, Governor Roberto Uy said, “today is another milestone for the province. Cacao production will be a great help for our farmers because this will uplift their economic condition and
make them self-sufficient. We shall also market their products not just in the local market but also in the international market.” Initially, DILG and DPWH committed interventions on farm-to-market road while DTI on the provision of organic fertilizer equipment. According to DA’s planning chief Engr. Luisita Abella, who also heads the planning component of the DA-PRDP Regional Project Coordinating Office, cacao is an emerging commodity of
ZDN which is within its PCIP. Its priority commodities are coconut, mango, and rubber. She said that the cacao project of ZDN was already approved by the National Project Coordinating Office which issued a No Objection Letter-1 that signals to proceed with the procurement activities of the project within the bounds of accounting and auditing procedures. Prior to the MOA signing, series of consultations with partner beneficiaries or proponent groups were already done.
The MOA signing was sealed with a ceremonial toast led by Provincial Administrator Mr. Jose Alfonso Q. Bernad with Gov. Uy, Vice Gov. Senen O. Angeles, Dir. Sisinio B. Cano (DOLE), Dir. Lorenzo G. Macapili (TESDA), Manager Vinicious S. Hamoy (LBP) and representatives from other agencies. The activity was also participated by 2nd District Board Member Romulo Soliva, and all component heads and units, accountant and budget officer of ZDN in support of the DA’s PRDP. (Yvette Avellaneda, DA IX)
Over 900 participants join Mentor ME roll-out
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he provincial roll-out of the Kapatid Mentor ME (micro and small entrepreneurs) program proved to be a success with over 900 participants, majority of which were micro and small entrepreneurs (MSEs), who attended the launching in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga del Norte.
that you will improve and up-scale your operation,” Dir. Jain said.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) IX Regional Director Sitti Amina M. Jain said that the Kapatid Mentor ME program differs from the usual mentoring being done by DTI as this time, the mentors are the established entrepreneurs themselves.
Aside from micro and small, entrepreneurs, a sizeable number of local government representatives were also present.
“What’s good about this program is that your mentors are your fellow entrepreneurs, sharing not just their expertise, but also their experiences, exposure, failures, and success, with the ‘angelpreneurs’ from the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship, and the local mentors hand-holding you, ensuring
The roll-out was held on March 13-16, 2017 with the kick-off in Zamboanga Sibugay, with 301 participants; then in Zamboanga del Sur with 300 participants, and Zamboanga del Norte with 346 participants.
Dir. Jain emphasized that the participation and involvement of LGUs is vital to the success of the program. “Our LGUs and DTI, thru our Negosyo Centers will be at the forefront of assisting our existing and would-be entrepreneurs. By the end of 2018, we hope to have established negosyo centers in all the 67 municipalities and 5 cities in the region,” she said.
DTI Provincial Offices have also identified local businessmen as mentors to help mentees in their businesses. Mentees were also identified where they will undergo 12 weeks of coaching and mentoring; working on 11 modules that focus on instilling entrepreneurial mindset among participants, marketing and market trends, operations management, human resource management, supply and value chain, and financial management, among others. The Kapatid Mentor ME Program is a partnership between the DTI and the Go Negosyo Foundation headed by Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Mr. Joey Concepcion based on the government’s public-private partnership. Its concept is for big businesses to help MSEs enhance and grow their businesses through mentoring and coaching and involve them in the value chain for inclusive economic growth. (Michael Vincent D. Cajulao, DTI IX)
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DA supports inmates with livelihood training
Zamboanga City jail inmates attending the lecture on mushroom production technology
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or many inmates, livelihood opportunities are very scarce especially while serving jail time. But the Department of Agriculture (DA) in coordination with the Inmates Welfare Development (IWD) Program of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) IX – Zamboanga City Jail came up with hands-on demonstration training for food production. “Our inmates must also be given attention. We can help them change and become productive individuals. This Mushroom Production Training will provide the inmates healthy food alternative; help them learn food production, and serve as livelihood for income generation,” said Orlando Telmo, Mushroom Head Trainer of DA.
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Sixty participants joined the said training; 47 of whom were male inmates and the rest were staff of the BJMP. The training included lecture, visual demonstration and hands-on food preparation demo by the participants. Mr. Telmo said that DA will institute a mushroom shelter inside the City Jail. “In a month’s time, the mushrooms will start sprouting, and after a few weeks, they could already be harvested, either for consumption or
for marketing. We teach them on how to grow the oyster mushroom, since it is easy to grow, low cost and one of the healthy foods,” he added. BJMP Admin S/I Chief Fe Galvez is grateful to DA for extending the assistance to BJMP. She said that this is the first training for the year that the IWD had conducted. Galvez said that “one of the priorities of the IWD Inmates’ during hands-on training on mushroom bagging preparation technology
program is to provide inmates with transferable livelihood skills which are vital in the reformation process.” According to S/I Galvez the inmates’ cases are already on trial and some are waiting for promulgation. She said, “They have a great chance to get out of jail soon. But while serving jail time, this kind of training is very useful for them. Our IWD Head SJ04 Catherine Y. Bongabong is very active in supervising these reform trainings and workshops for inmates. Apart from balloon-making, bag weaving, and printing-transfer, the mushroom training is unique since the produce can serve as immediate food for them and could also be sold.” One inmate said that he is interested in doing mushroom production once he is released from jail. “I think of my family outside the jail and then I think of what else I could do when I go back to them. Now I know. This mushroom training shows that I can start a livelihood and sell,” he said. Another inmate said that his case is progressing well and hopes to be out of jail in less than a year. “I shall visit DA for this technology, and I have an idle land in barangay Sinubong. I want to use it for mushroom production,” he said. After one week from the trainingdemonstration, the DA team will revisit the City Jail to establish the proper bagging and hanging of mushroom bags. Care and maintenance will be demonstrated to the caretakers. The BJMP-IWD team together with the DA team also visited the mushroom production area that was previously established at a Retirement Home in barangay Sta. Maria to view the development of the technology conducted by DA La Paz Research Station and DA Soils Laboratory. (DA IX)
DRRM Summit draws 100 LCEs and DRRMOs
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he Office of Civil Defense (OCD) IX conducted a twoday Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Summit for the newly elected Local Chief Executives (LCEs) and Local DRRM Officers in Region IX on January 30-31, 2017 at Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. The summit was done to apprise the newlyelected LCEs and the LDRRMOs on their roles and responsibilities as stipulated in Republic Act 10121, known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010; and to inform them on the various activities that should be undertaken in their respective areas of responsibility. About 100 participants attended the summit. Serving as resource persons during the summit were agency representatives from OCD IX, Department of Budget and
Management IX, Department of Health-Health Emergency Management Bureau IX, Department of the Interior and Local Government IX, Department of Science and Technology IX, Department of Social Welfare and Development IX, Mines and Geosciences Bureau IX, National Housing Authority, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency IX, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Philippine National Police Regional Office IX, Zamboanga del Norte DRRM Office, Zamboanga City DRRM Office, and Molave DRRM Office. (Girly S. Gamier, OCD IX)
The Local Chief Executives and Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officers affixing their signatures signifying their pledge of commitment
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Participants discussing their inputs during the RDP consultation workshop in Zamboanga del Sur on February 2, 2017
RDC IX consults stakeholders on
ZamPen RDP, 2017-2022 T
he four Area Teams of NEDA IX, the Regional Development Council (RDC) IX Secretariat, facilitated the conduct of provincial/ city consultations to generate further comments and recommendations from the local government officials and partner stakeholders for the enhancement of the Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) Regional Development Plan (RDP), 20172022. The consultations were held on February 1-3, 2017 for the following areas: (a) Zamboanga del Norte/Dapitan City/Dipolog City; (b) Zamboanga del Sur/Pagadian City; (c) Zamboanga Sibugay/Ipil; (d) Isabela City; and, (e) Zamboanga City. The provincial/city consultations were aimed at engaging the various sectors/stakeholders in the region in the formulation of the plan and investment program that would chart the development of the
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region in the next six years. The consultations were also aimed at ensuring that the concerns and priorities of the LGUs/stakeholders are addressed in the regional development plan, as well as, gain their support in the implementation of the said plan. Executive Order (EO) No. 325, series of 1996, mandates RDCs to coordinate the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of short
and long term regional development plans and investment programs, regional physical framework plans and special development plans, including the formulation of policy recommendations, among others. In compliance with EO No. 5, series of 2016, adopting AmBisyonNatin 2040 as guide for development planning, as well as, Memorandum Circular 11, series of 2016, on the formulation of the successor Philippine Development Plan, 20172022, including the successor RDPs, Regional Development Investment Programs (RDIPs) and
Participants discussing their inputs during the RDP consultation in Zamboanga Sibugay on February 2, 2017
Results Matrices (RMs) of the regions, RDC IX passed Resolution No. 47, series of 2016, directing its Sectoral Committees (SecComs) to act as Planning Committees in the Formulation of the ZPRDP and RDIP, 2017-2022. The drafting of the RDP and RDIP, 2017-2022 commenced during the RDC IX SecCom Technical Working Groups Workshop on November 7-9, 2016 in Pagadian City. The initial draft of the various chapters of the RDP were presented to the concerned SecComs/Planning Committees for their comments and enhancement during their respective 4th quarter regular meetings, viz: (a) Infrastructure
Development Committee on November 16, 2016; (b) Development Administration Committee on November 23, 2016; (c) Regional Social Development Committee on November 29, 2016; and (d) Economic Development Committee on December 2, 2016. The progress of RDP formulation was reported to RDC IX during its 156th Regular Meeting in Pagadian City on December 19, 2016. The preparation of the RDP 20172022 is anchored on the 0+10 Point Socio-Economic Agenda of the Duterte Administration, AmBisyonNatin 2040, as well as the
RDC IX-approved Regional Spatial Development Framework 2016-2045. The ZamPen Priority Programs and Projects for Resource Mobilization and Project Monitoring Reports served as reference in the preparation of the RDIP. The consultations were attended by 375 participants from the business, academe, civil society and nongovernment organizations, and local government units. The comments and recommendations generated from the consultations shall be considered in enhancing the draft RDP and RDIP, 2017-2022. (Vilma M. Julian, NEDA IX)
FGD on CRM in Dipolog City and Baliguian
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he National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), in partnership with Rare, an international non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), conducted a focus group discussion (FGD) on coastal resource management (CRM) on March 14 and 16, 2017 in Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte and Dipolog City, respectively. Rare is an NGO focused on developing capacities of local communities and initiating changes in community behaviors to facilitate effective management of their environment and natural resources. The FGD is an activity under the cost-benefit analysis component of the project entitled “Unlocking the Potential of Philippine Coastal and Marine Resources through Enhanced Planning and Sustainable Financing.”
The project specifically aims to: (a) describe the socio-economic profile and vulnerability to hazards of coastal local government units (LGUs); (b) assess the economic efficiency of coastal resource management programs (cost-benefit analysis) as they are implemented in selected typologies of LGUs; (c) identify factors that influence the adoption and sustained implementation of CRM practices; and (d) identify the appropriate financing options for improved/sustained coastal resource management . In separate venues, key officials and representatives involved in coastal resource management in the LGUs of the Municipality of Baliguian and Dipolog City attended the FGD including the local agriculturist, planning officer, accountant, and budget officer, among others.
Vice Mayor Gani A. Esmali of the Municipality of Baliguian and Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy of Dipolog City both expressed appreciation for the project, seeing that it would promote a more effective implementation of CRM programs in their respective jurisdictions. Addressing the bottlenecks in the implementation of effective CRM programs would contribute to the attainment of Zamboanga Peninsula’s vision of becoming The Center of Sustainable Agri-Fishery Industries of the Philippines. Another team from the NEDA and Rare will be doing a similar FGD in Roseller T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay in April 2017. (Ardi Abril T. Layugue, NEDA IX)
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Entrepreneurship empowers women E
mpowering women to become more productive citizens is what drove a group of women entrepreneurs to organize the Women Entrepreneurs of Zamboanga (WEZ). “We want to help women entrepreneurs and reach out to the community because we have identified a lot of women under the radar who are helping their husbands, earning a lot from the things that they do. It’s more on empowering women and supporting each other. This is the driving force behind our organization,” Ms. Myrna T. Natividad, President of WEZ said. Ms. Natividad said that these women are not exposed to the possibilities that await them thru entrepreneurship and that they want to share their best practices and show them the opportunity to grow. WEZ has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to further help women entrepreneurs thru the department’s various programs. “DTI makes it a lot easier for us now especially after talking with Regional Director (Sitti Amina) Jain. She told us that DTI has a lot of programs to help entrepreneurs, and there’s now financing program like the P3,” Ms. Natividad said. She added that with this program and WEZ’s partnership with DTI, they can encourage people to become members. “It only requires business permit and DTI registration. I believe this would make our small entrepreneurs more open to registering with DTI because there is now an opportunity for us
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to grow thru added capitalization,” Ms. Natividad said. Aside from the various programs, she also said that partnering with DTI “legitimizes our organization and gives us credibility, and the fact that we can have our meetings in DTI is a big help to us.” Regional Director Jain said that the organization of WEZ and partnership with DTI could not have come at a better time with the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to strengthen micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs.
and also encourage more to engage in entrepreneurship. We are happy that WEZ has partnered with us to help our women entrepreneurs,” Dir. Jain said. The officers of WEZ are Ms. Natividad as President, Ms. Angelique Go (Vice President), Ms. Mary Ann Eustaquio (Secretary), and Ms. Ester A. Perez (Treasurer), with DTI-Zamboanga City Office sitting as Secretariat. (Michael Vincent D. Cajulao, DTI IX)
“The growth of our MSMEs is one of the priorities of our President. With our resources augmented for this purpose, we can further help MSMEs The officers and members of Women Entrepreneurs of Zamboanga (WEZ) led by Ms. Myrna Natividad, during a meeting with DTI IX Regional Director Sitti Amina M. Jain, OIC-Asst. Regional Director Rolando Acuna, and Ms. Grace Aduca
Officials of Zamboanga City government and DOST during a tour of the Innovation Center for Metals and Engineering
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ebruary 16, 2017 marked the Inauguration of the Zamboanga Peninsula Food Innovation Center (ZPFIC), and the Launching of the Innovation Center for Metals and Engineering - both supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Located at the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST), the ZPFIC which is a DOST funded project amounting to P7,534,900 houses the equipment and other food processing facilities developed by the S&T agency. At present, the ZPFIC holds High Impact Technology Solutions (HITS) equipment, namely: Water Retort, Freeze Dryer, Vacuum Fryer, Spray Dryer, Vacuum Packaging Machine, Immersion Freezer, and Vacuum Evaporator. ZPFIC shall primarily focus on the development and processing of new food products, and the opening of avenue for the creation of cheaper, healthier, and market-competitive alternatives to products like pizza, fries and potato chips. The center’s functions also include product innovation and diversification to maximize the value-adding of agricultural and fishery resources, the upgrading of manufacturing
Pair of DOST-supported innovation centers open in Zamboanga City operations and processing systems, the standardization of local processing technologies, package designing for regional products, technology commercialization, and the strengthening of research, development, and extension services. Meanwhile, the launching of the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) College of Engineering and Technology (CET) innovation center envisions the strengthening of the CET’s linkage to the university’s colleges, and the establishment of connections with other learning institutions and industry sectors in the region through a common research and development facility.
The project amounting to P11,544,082.31 funded through the DOST Grants-in-Aid program, aims to assist WMSU in upgrading the CETs existing laboratory facilities, develop R&D activities to support the region’s industry needs, and improve WMSU’s educational capabilities. The launch also showcased the various innovations and inventions the university’s best and brightest had to offer - one in particular, was a solarpowered vaccine carrier. Through the innovation center, the agency hopes that more would be inspired to come up with groundbreaking ideas, and create solutions that would better serve the Filipino people. (DOST IX)
Equipment developed by the DOST at the ZPFIC
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IX Resolutions Passed 157th RDC IX Regular Meeting Palacio del Sur, Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City March 8, 2017 RDC Res No., series of 2017
Title
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Approving the Agenda of 157th RDC IX Regular Meeting
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Approving the Highlights of the 156th Regular Meeting of RDC IX
003
Approving the CY 2016 Regional Development Council IX Accomplishment Report
004
Approving the CY 2017 Regional Development Council IX Work Program
005
Approving the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022
006
Confirming the FY 2018 Budget Proposals of all concerned Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Line Agencies, State Universities and Colleges, and Special Development Authority
007
Accepting the Report of Economic Development Committee (EDCom) IX
008
Confirming OIC-Regional Director Martin A. Wee of the Department of Science and Technology, Regional Office IX as the Co-Chairperson of Economic Development Committee IX for the Remaining Term 2017-2019
009
Awarding a Plaque of Commendation to Director Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano on her Appointment as Undersecretary of the Department of Science and Technology for Regional Operations
010
Enjoining Concerned Regional Line Agencies, Local Government Units, and the Private Sector to Vigilantly and Jointly Enforce the Laws Prohibiting Exportation of Mature Coconuts and Coconut Seedlings
011
Supporting the Creation of the Zamboanga City, Philippines-Balikpapan, Indonesia Trade Route and Requesting the Mindanao Development Authority to Facilitate the Conduct of a Study on its Viability
012
Approving the New Composition and Structure of the Economic Development Committee IX Sub-Committee on BIMP-EAGA and ASEAN Concerns
013
Recommending a Ban on the Transport of Cocolumber Originating from Cocolisap-Infested Areas into Mainland Zamboanga Peninsula
014
Supporting the Conduct of the Second National Sardines Industry Congress
015
Accepting the Report of the Development Administration Committee (DevAdCom) IX
016
Accepting the Report of the Regional Social Development Committee (RSDC) IX
017
Commending the Department of Education IX Through Regional Director Isabelita M. Borres for the Successful Conclusion of the 2017 National Schools Press Conference and 2017 National Festival of Talents, and Congratulating the Region IX Contingent for the Outstanding Performance during the National Events and the 14th National Science Quest 2017
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Recognizing Regional Population and Development Coordinating Committee IX as a Special Committee of Regional Development Council IX
019
Approving the Creation of a Sub-Committee on Social Protection under Regional Social Development Committee IX to be Chaired by Department of Social Welfare and Development IX
020
Encouraging all Regional Line Agencies, Local Government Units, State Universities and Colleges, Government Owned and Controlled Corporations, and Special Development Authorities to Promote Awareness on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
021
Approving the Creation of an Inter-Agency Task Force to Monitor the Implementation of the K-12 Senior High School Program for SY 2017-2018
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Temporarily Suspending Parliamentary Rules in the Presentation and Deliberation of Reports during the 157th Regular Meeting of RDC IX
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Supporting the DTI-DPWH Convergence Program and Endorsing ZamPen Road Projecst for the Road Connectivity for Industry and Trade Development-Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade (ROLL IT) Program
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Confirming/ Approving the RPMC IX Monitoring Plan for CY 2017
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Encouraging All Provincial and City Local Government Units in Zamboanga Peninsula to Pass and Implement their Respective Gender and Development Codes and the Corresponding Implementing Rules and Regulations
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Encouraging All Major Commercial Establishments in Region IX to Grant Special Discounts to all Women and Girls for Purchases Made on March 31, 2017 in Recognition of their Role in Development and in Support of the 2017 Celebration of the National Women’s Month in March
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Requesting Department of Trade and Industry IX to waive the 30-day application period and the P250.00 fee for Establishments Applying for Promotional Pricing in Support of the 2017 Celebration of the National Women’s Month in March
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Commending Major General Gerardo F. Barrientos, Jr.,for his Exemplary Performance as Commander of the 1st Infantry Tabak Division, Armed Forces of the Philippines for the Term 2014-2017
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Expressing Appreciation to Director Lorenzo G. Macapili of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority IX for Hosting the 157th 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 Numbers (062) 945-0049, 913-0164, 913-0165, 913-0168 Email Address: ord@nro9.neda.gov.ph URL: nro9.neda.gov.ph