April-June 2017
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 Ardi Abril T. Layugue, NEDA IX Fatima N. Recopelacion, SPES Grantee Maribel Ramos, Job Fair Focal, ZDSFO Michael Vincent D. Cajulao, DTI IX Remai Alejado, DA IX Rene V. Carbayas, PIA BASULTA Felipe Lambayan/Leo Christopher Gaspar, ZABIDA Sheila Cuvarrubias, Zamboanga City LGU
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 Fax No. (062) 945-0049 Email Address: ord@nro9.neda.gov.ph http://nro9.neda.gov.ph facebook.com/nedaregion9
Dipolog City hosts
158th RDC IX Meeting T
he local government of Dipolog City hosted the 158th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council IX on 9 June 2017 at Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City. In his opening remarks, Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy warmly welcomed the members of the Council to the city. He cited the recent challenge of restoring peace and order in Mindanao given the implementation of Martial Law and encouraged the RDC members to continue working for the betterment of the people and the communities. Mayor Uy officiated the oath of office of Dir. Paisal O. Abutazil of Department of the Interior and Local Government IX as the new Co-Chairperson of the Development Administration Committee, replacing Mr. Vicente Q. Celestial who retired from the service as Branch Head of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)Zamboanga Branch on 5 April 2017. Hon. Brenda L. Nazareth Manzano was also awarded with a Plaque of Commendation for having been appointed as Undersecretary for Regional Operations of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the course of bringing honor and inspiration to the Council and the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. Before her appointment to the DOST-Central Office, Dir. Manzano was an active member of the RDC and Co-Chairperson of the Economic Development Committee during her stint as the Regional Director of DOST IX. RDC IX passed a total of 37 resolutions, including the following: Resolution No. 032, series of 2017, Supporting the Implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao; Resolution No. 035 series of 2017, Requesting the DBM to Fasttrack the Appropriation and Release of Funds Amounting to P137.14 Million for the Immediate Control and Treatment of Cocolisap Infestation
Col. Jacinto Bareng, representing BGen Rolando Joselito Bautista of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army, responding to queries from RDC IX Members on peace and security concerns
Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy holding the Plaque of Appreciation for hosting the 158th RDC IX Meeting with (L-R) ARD Phlorita A. Ridao of NEDA IX, Usec. Brenda N. Manzano of DOST, and Dir. Teresita Socorro C. Ramos of NEDA IX and Acting Chair of RDC IX
in Zamboanga City to PCA IX; Resolution No. 056 series of 2017, Recommending to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Central Office and the Department of Budget and Management the Approval and Release of Additional Budget for BJMP Region IX for Meal Subsidy of Inmates; Resolution No. 058 series of 2017, Endorsing to the Department of Education-Central Office the Proposed Expansion of 171 Junior High Schools in Region IX to Senior High Schools, and the Corresponding Budgetary Requirements; and, Resolution No. 058 series of 2017, Endorsing the Region IX Component of the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project to the National Economic and Development Authority-Investment Coordination Committee.
RDC IX Supports Martial Law Declaration D
riven by the desire to secure peace and order in Mindanao, Regional Development Council (RDC) IX passed Resolution No. 32, series of 2017, “Supporting the Implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao” during its 158th Regular Meeting on 9 June 2017 in Dipolog City. The resolution was passed after Captain Arnel Tormis and Col. Jacinto Bareng of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division of the Philippine Army – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) updated the RDC IX members on the implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao. The presentation included a background on the events that led to the declaration of Martial Law on 23 May 2017 by President Rodrigo Duterte and the suspension of the privilege of the Writ of Habeas
Corpus in Mindanao. The AFP has since then endeavoured to restore law and order in the whole of Mindanao particularly in Marawi City where the Daesh-inspired rebellion erupted. Daesh is an acronym for the Arabic phrase al-Dawla al-Islamiya al-Iraq al-Sham (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant [ISIL]) and the group’s attack of Marawi City demonstrates the terror group’s persistence to seek full recognition from Daesh. As the highest planning and policymaking body of the region, RDC IX condemns all forms of terrorism and rebellion. The Council puts primacy on peace and development in order to uplift the lives of the people, not only in Zamboanga Peninsula, but in Mindanao as a whole. (Ardi Abril T. Layugue/NEDA IX)
In recognition of the gracious hosting of the RDC IX meeting, Mr. Abdulyakin H. Saluan, Team Leader of Presidential Management Staff IX sponsored Resolution No. 065, series of 2017, expressing gratitude to the City of Dipolog. (Ardi Abril T. Layugue/NEDA IX)
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OIC Head Camilo A. Encila, Jr. PESO with the livelihood beneficiaries
Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones giving his opening message
DOLE-ZDSFO hosts Kalayaan Job and Business Fair in Pagadian City
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epartment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IX thru its Zamboanga del Sur Field Office (ZDSFO), in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Pagadian City’s local government unit hosted a Job and Business Festival on June 2, 2017 at the Covered Court Plaza Luz, Pagadian City. This event highlighted the Independence Day Celebration and the 48th “Araw ng Pagadian.”
To mark the opening of the activity, partners, employers and jobseekers participated in a motorcade around city proper followed by a short program. The program was graced by City Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones and PESO Manager Virginia B. Almirol. Camilo A. Encila, Jr, DOLE Field Officer-inCharge emphasized in his message the Department’s role to promote, facilitate and enhance the employment situation in the region.
DOLE IX Director Ofelia B. Domingo said that the activity adopted the “Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan” (TNK) Concept forged by the DOLE and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). She added that the concept aims to achieve full employment and creation of jobs in Key Employment Generators (KEGs) specifically in major industries.
Aside from the job and livelihood fair, skilled beneficiaries from LGUVincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur also took center-stage during DOLE’s turnover of livelihood starter kits amounting to P287,000. Meanwhile, 30 Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged /Displaced Workers
(TUPAD) beneficiaries from Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur received P191,100 representing their wages for the period of 20 days under the Clean and Green Project. Other activities were also held in connection with the celebration of the “48th Araw ng Pagadian” on June 21, 2017 such as DTI’s business fair, TESDA’s free massage, haircut and nail care services, and a one-stop-shop participated by OWWA, PRC, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig and PIA to cater to clients with inquiries on their programs and services. (Fatima N. Recopelacion, SPES Grantee and Maribel Ramos, Job Fair Focal, ZDSFO)
Nineteen (19) local companies and eight (8) overseas employment agencies participated in this year’s daylong activity. Out of the 855 total registered jobseekers, 16% or 136 were hired-on-the-spot (HOTS). Mr. Amancio A. Garzon was the first on the list of HOTS who will soon be working for Globe Telecommunications as a Frontline Service Personnel. Employers interviewing the applicants
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DTI launches Negosyo Center in Dumingag T Dumingag Mayor Mark Pacalioga vowing full support to the Negosyo Center
he Department of Trade and Industry and the local government of Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur launched the Negosyo Center on April 20, 2017. The center shall cater to the needs of the micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the province. Dumingag Mayor Mark Pacalioga, expressed elation saying that the negosyo center would be of great help to the micro and small entrepreneurs in the area with government services now made more accessible.
“We are very happy now that we have the negosyo center here. We have been waiting for this kind of facility here that will cater to our businessmen and make engaging into business a breeze with us partnering with DTI and other concerned government agencies,” the Chief Executive said. DTI-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Director Maria Socorro Malate-Atay assured that “Doing business will now be easier with the operation of the Negosyo Center in your area. You need not go to as far as Pagadian City just to have your business registered. It will now be processed in the negosyo center. And it’s only around 10-15 minutes of processing.” Dir. Atay also emphasized that various trainings needed by the MSEs will also be conducted inside the negosyo center.
Mayor Pacalioga and Dir. Atay signing the Negosyo Center memorandum of agreement
“The Center serves as a one-stop-shop for services that cater to our entrepreneurs’ needs like processing requirements needed to establish your business; and accessing information and services essential to your growth,” she said. The Negosyo Center in Dumingag, the 7th in Zamboanga del Sur, has also a unique feature to bolster the LGU’s advocacy on organic products. It has a coffee shop as part of the center for visitors and buyers to taste the various organic foods and drinks being championed by the local government.
“We pride ourselves of going organic here in our municipality. We promote organic products made by our local entrepreneurs. We are living the way our ancestors lived before us. So we decided, of course with the approval of DTI, to include coffee shop where our visitors can enjoy a taste of our organic products. It’s really a blessing because the negosyo center is a huge lift for us to promote and market our products. With a little improvement through the help of DTI, we are very optimistic that we will succeed in our advocacy,” Mayor Pacalioga pointed out. “The inclusion of the coffee shop in the negosyo center is a very good initiative since our visitors or buyers will be treated to a variety of organic products from Dumingag. Promotion of products has never been this good and easy as they can instantly taste our local organic products,” Dir. Atay added. To further help local businessmen in Dumingag, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Regional Governor for Western Mindanao Ms. Mercedes Lourdes Quisumbing urged them to have their own local chamber affiliated with PCCI. “The government has been exhausting all efforts to help us in the business sector. We at the PCCI, as partner of the government, would like to extend all necessary help to our micro and small entrepreneurs. We encourage you then to have your local chamber become member of the Pagadian City-Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry as our Provincial Chamber, duly recognized and a member of the PCCI. By doing so, we can assist you in making sure that you grow your business,” Ms. Quisumbing said. Quisumbing also represents the Private Sector in Regional Development Council IX. The Negosyo Center in Dumingag is the 23rd established in the region. DTI eyes the establishment of Negosyo Centers in all cities and municipalities in the country by 2019. As of April 18, 2017, 478 negosyo centers are already operating all over the country. (Michael
Vincent D. Cajulao, DTI IX)
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FEATURE T
o turn AmBisyon Natin 2040 into reality, it is necessary for each administration to build on the gains of its predecessors to ensure continuity and consistency of policies, projects, programs, and initiatives, while also maintaining a certain amount of flexibility. As the first medium-term plan to implement the AmBisyon Natin 2040, the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-
2022 will lay down a solid foundation for a more inclusive growth, a high-trust society, and a globally-competitive economy. It is guided by the Duterte Administration’s 0-10 Point Socioeconomic Agenda, nationwide consultations, and the social development summits that culminated in the 2022 Agenda: Malasakit at Patuloy na Pag-unlad. It also takes into account the country’s international commitments, specifically the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 OVERALL FRAMEWORK To contribute to the attainment of a “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na2040, buhayallpara sa lahat,” PDP 2017-2022 contains strategies that “In Filipinos will the enjoy a stable and comfortable lifestyle, secure fall under three of “Malasakit” (enhancing the social in pillars the knowledge that we have enough for fabric), “Pagbabago” transformation), andplan “Patuloy na our daily needs(inequality-reducing and unexpected expenses, that we can and prepare Pag-unlad” (increasing growth potential of the economy). These are for our own and our children’s futures. Our supported by cross-cutting strategies for national security, infrastructure families live together in a place of our own, yet we have the freedom to development, socioeconomic resiliency, and ecological integrity, which go whereawe desire,for protected and to enabled provide bedrock all strategies work. by a clean, efficient, and fair government.”
MALASAKIT
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PAGBABAGO
Enhancing the Social Fabric
Inequality-Reducing Transform
The aim is to regain peoples’ trust in public institutions and cultivate trust in fellow Filipinos. This entails making public institutions citizen-centered, efficient, and clean. Administration of justice will be swift and fair and Filipinos will have increased awareness of, and will learn to value, the country’s cultural diversity and shared heritage.
By expanding economic opportu these opportunities, particularly to lag behind, growth will be felt is fostering linkages in agricultur sectors. This will be coupled with ensuring resiliency of communiti protection and prioritizing huma
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MATATAG, MAGINHAWA, AT PANATAG NA BUHAY
2022
TO LAY DOWN THE FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH, A HIGH-TRUST AND RESILIENT SOCIETY, AND A GLOBALLY-COMPETITIVE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
“MALASAKIT” ENHANCING THE SOCIAL FABRIC Ensure people-centered, clean, and efficient governance
“PAGBABAGO” INEQUALITY-REDUCING TRANSFORMATION Expand economic opportunities
Ensure peace and security
Promote technology adoption
Stimulate innovation
IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC TRADE AND FISCAL POLICY, MAINTAIN MACROECONOMIC STABILITY, PROMOTE COMPETITION
Pursue swift and fair administration of justice
Promote Philippine culture and values
Increase access to economic opportunities
“PATULOY NA PAG-UNLAD” INCREASING GROWTH POTENTIAL
Accelerate human capital development
Accelerate strategic infrastructure development
Reduce vulnerability of individuals
Maximize demographic dividend
Ensure safety and build resilience
Ensure ecological integrity, clean and healthy environment
SUPPORTING STRATEGIES
PLAN TARGETS The Philippines will be an upper middle income country by 2022. Growth will be more inclusive as manifested by a lower poverty incidence in the rural areas, from 30 percent in 2015 to 20 percent in 2022.
• Ensure a sound, stable, and supportive macroeconomic environment • Level the playing field through a National Competition Policy
The Philippines will have a high level of human development by 2022.
BEDROCK STRATEGIES
The unemployment rate will decline from the current 5.5 percent to 3-5 percent in 2022.
• Attain just and lasting peace • Ensure security, public order, and safety • Accelerate infrastructure development • Ensure ecological integrity, clean, and healthy environment
There will be greater trust in government and in society. Individuals and communities will be more resilient. Filipinos will have greater drive for innovation.
PATULOY NA PAG-UNLAD
mation
Increasing Growth Potential of the Economy
unities and increasing access to of economic groups that used on the ground. A key strategy re and the industry and service h reducing vulnerability and ies by strengthening social an capital development.
It is imperative that economic growth is accelerated and sustained. Major strategies include advancing to a knowledge economy and accelerating the full harvest of the demographic dividend. Technology adoption will be promoted and innovation encouraged. There will also be aggressive efforts to ensure that families will be of the size that can be adequately cared for.
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DA-PRDP turns over P38M concreted road in R.T. Lim, ZSibugay D
epartment of Agriculture IX Assistant Regional Director Maria Melba B. Wee congratulated the leadership of R.T. Lim municipality during the turnover and acceptance ceremonies of the fully concreted 3.64 kilometer farm-tomarket road serving 352 households in barangays Casacon and Tilasan. The P38 million FMR was officially turned over recently by DA IX to the Municipality of R.T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay. ARD Wee, in behalf of Regional Director Constancio G. Alama lauded Mayor Michael Piodena’s unrelenting support and partnership with the DA in providing numerous programs and projects for his constituents. Citing the rigors of the project preparation processes and stringent requirements in availing the World Bank funded Philippine Rural Development Project, ARD Wee said “It is worth the pain. We are able to serve the people in this part of the country.” Ms. Wee, the newly designated ARD has been DA IX’s Regional Information Officer and has witnessed all the efforts the municipal local government unit of R.T. Lim was doing to avail of government programs and projects like PRDP. “Projects like roads, open so much opportunities not only to targeted areas but to the whole municipality as well. Very soon, businesses will mushroom here,” she said.
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Mayor Piodena, for his part said, “with the good road, rubber traders have no more reason to buy rubber (cup lumps) at very low price. Therefore farmers’ income will eventually increase.” Mayor Piodena encouraged Barangay Chairmen Ernesto Geriane, Jr. (Casacon) and Adela Hersamio (Tilasan) to take the lead in maintaining the road in good condition. He reminded them to regularly clean the road stretch, keep the culverts free from clogs to prevent overflow of flood waters that could cause erosion and cracks on the pavement. The Casacon-Tilasan FMR was eyed to improve transport access of farm inputs and farm produce. It will reduce transport cost by 50 percent from P60.00 to P30.00 likewise cut half the hauling cost from P60.00 to P30.00. Even before its completion, rubber farmers like Darcon Ricopuerto of Tilasan and Casacon Barangay Kagawad Jimmy Virtudazo were grateful of the DA’s rural development project because they no longer spend so much on hauling and transporting their products because rubber traders would come to their barangays every 5th and 21st of the month.
Mr. Ricopuerto attested that before, they had to spend a day rafting their produce passing Tupilak river to reach the market in Surabay, the trade center of R. T. Lim. Now, they can reach town in less than an hour. Mr. Virtudazo dreaded those days of walking through knee-high muddy trail before reaching the town proper. He said that with cemented road, motorcycles have easier access to their destination. Seventy two-year old Erlinda Banogbanog, president of Senior Citizens Association in Tilasan said that before, their feet get swollen hiking to and from the town proper but today they can swiftly do it. “For our produce, now we have lesser expense because there are motor vehicles available.” The Casacon-Tilasan FMR is one of the three FMR concreting subprojects availed by R.T. Lim under PRDP. The other two are in Barangay San Antonio to Sitio Lugami at 3.14 kilometers and in Barangay Santo Rosario to Sitio Pinili at 3.5 kilometers. Overall, R.T. Lim municipality got over P109 million worth of PRDP subprojects. PRDP is a six-year program (Dec. 2014-Dec. 2021) designed to establish the government platform for a modern, climate-smart and marketoriented agri-fishery sector. (Remai Alejado, DA IX)
DA Assistant Regional Director Maria Melba Wee and R. T. Lim Municipal Mayor Michael Piodena leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly opened FMR
RPMC IX TWG inspects senior high school buildings and FMRs
The RPMC IX-TWG together with DPWH engineers, DepEd engineers and school principal
The Regional Project Monitoring Committee IX Technical Working Group (RPMC IX-TWG) visited selected senior high school building and farm to market road projects in the region from May 28 to June 1, 2017. The school building projects funded under Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF) of the Department of Education and Culture (DepEd) are being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through a joint memorandum circular and designed to be disaster resilient. The objective of the BEFF is to address the classroom, water and sanitation facilities, and furniture shortages in public schools.
A total of 18 school buildings were inspected by the RPMC IX-TWG, six of which were located in various national high schools (NHS) in Zamboanga City, one at Ipil NHS, three at Titay NHS, six in Dipolog City, one at Molave Technical School, and one at Pagadian City Science High School. Of these projects, two (2) were already completed while the rest are still on-going with majority having negative slippages. The delay in project implementation is primarily attributed to the non-inclusion in the program of work (POW) of the cost for project site preparation such as excavation and/ or demolition of old school buildings. For CY 2017 however, such problems will no longer be experienced since the cost for project site preparation has already been considered in the POW. Ongoing construction of school building at Don Pablo Lorenzo National High School, Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City
Aside from the BEFF projects, two farmto-market road (FMR) projects of the Department of Agrarian Reform funded under Agrarian Reform Communities Project ARCP) II were likewise monitored by the Team. These are both located in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, to wit: Upgrading/ Rehabilitation of Poblacion-New Dapitan FMR in Tampilisan and Concreting of Gupot FMR in Manukan. The FMR project in Manukan is already 90% physically accomplished and is targeted to be completed by the end of June 2017. On the other hand, the FMR in Tampilisan with an accomplishment of 65% is currently suspended due to non-liquidation of the LGU of the first tranche release. During the RPMC IX-TWG visit, the LGU declared that the liquidation papers were already ready for submission to the Municipal Development and Fund Office which downloaded the funds. The ARCP II funded by the Asian Development Bank is aimed at reducing poverty and improving the socio-economic status of the identified 152 ARCs and ARC Clusters in 19 provinces in southern Philippines. (Elvie D. Maisog/NEDA 9)
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ZABIDA strengthens its gender initiatives, undergoes human rights orientation P
eace Advocates Zamboanga under the Zamboanga-Basilan Integrated Development Alliance (ZABIDA), organized a Gender and Peace-Building Activity on April 17-18, 2017. Twenty-five women of different religions, backgrounds and barangays were gathered during the two-day consultation activity. The activity introduced key concepts on gender and gender-based violence, peace-building and conflict transformation to the selected women leaders. Special focus was given to women as connectors and healers of broken relationships, and their roles as initiators of dialogue, builders of peace and conflict transformers. The recognition of their roles will enhance their commitment as leaders who will initiate peace-building activities in their respective communities. The women sector is one of the significant sectors in community. Women empowerment and involvement in activities such as this give value to the thoughts and voices of every mother
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and daughter in each home. One activity was devoted to scrutinizing the conflict issues faced by women in their respective communities. The result of this activity would be useful especially for partner barangay local government units in their community-based planning involving public safety. As part of their peacebuilding initiative/roles, the women were consulted on how they can be of help in addressing the identified conflict issue. Meanwhile, ZABIDA conducted a whole day staff orientation on Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) as it continues the implementation of ZABIDA Human Rights Advocacy Campaign. The activity was conducted to re-orient the staff of ZABIDA on BHRAC and on how to institutionalize it in the 34 partner-barangays of the organization.
Participants during the orientation on Barangay Human Rights Action Center
Participants during the Gender and Peace-Building activity
Atty. Cristina Marie Eugenie J. Jimenez from Commission on Human Rights IX led the conduct of activities. She lectured on Human Rights Advocacy and BHRAC and the legalities and concept in creating the action center. The activity was conducted on April 21, 2017 with ZABIDA staff and partners from NAGDILAAB Foundation Inc. (NFI), Peace Advocates Zamboanga, Reach Out to Others Foundation Inc., and Katilingban sa Kalambuan Inc., as participants. (Felipe Lambayan/Peace Advocates Zamboanga/ZABIDA and Leo Christopher Gaspar/Human Rights Advocacy/ZABIDA)
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egional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) IX headed by Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Isabelle G. Climaco during its second quarter meeting held on June 7, 2017, approved a resolution strongly supporting the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao citing its effects in the fight against terrorism and other forms of lawlessness.
RPOC IX supports martial law, nat’l ID system, SIM card registration
RPOC IX also unanimously approved a resolution expressing support to the proposed national identification system and nationwide mandatory registration of prepaid subscriber identification module (SIM) cards. The RPOC members believe that the Mindanao-wide declaration of martial law last May 23, 2017 following the outbreak of the Marawi City conflict will help address security concerns in this part of the country. Regional Peace and Order Council convening for its 2nd quarter meeting and discussing peace and order issues affecting Zamboanga Peninsula
As a result of the continuing Marawi conflict and the subsequent martial law declaration, alert level has been raised in all parts of the country particularly Mindanao through stepped-up security measures. The resolution supporting the martial law declaration was proposed by Zamboanga del Norte Gov. Roberto Uy’s representative Engr. Andrew Noralle.
Meanwhile, the Council also believes that the national ID system as well as the SIM card registration being pushed by lawmakers would also be a deterrent to all forms of lawlessness specifically terrorism. The proposed ID system will consolidate all government-issued ID systems into one to improve government services and limit red
tape in government transactions while the proposed mandatory registration of SIM cards is intended to address mobile phone-aided terrorism and criminal activities. The resolution of support to the national ID system and SIM card registration was proposed by National Intelligence Coordinating Agency IX Assistant Regional Director Hernie Mabalo. The second quarter meeting of the RPOC also discussed updates on the ant-insurgency campaign, the peace and order situation and the antiillegal drugs situation in Zamboanga Peninsula. (Sheila Covarrubias, Zambo. City LGU)
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IX Resolutions Passed
158th Regular Meeting Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City June 9, 2017 RDC Res No., series of 2017
Title
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Confirming Regional Director Paisal O. Abutazil of Department of Interior and Local Government IX as Co-Chairperson of the Development Administration Committee IX for the Remaining Term 2017-2019
030
Approving the Agenda of the 158th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council IX
031
Approving the Highlights of the 157th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council IX
032
Supporting the Implementation of Martial Law in Mindanao
033
Accepting the Reports of Regional Development Council IX Sectoral Committees and Affiliate Committees as Submitted to RDC IX Secretariat
034
Endorsing the Passage of Housebill No. 527 and Senate Bill No. 651 Seeking to Establish the National Coastal Greenbelt Program and Provide Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
035
Requesting the Department of Budget and Management to Fast-track the Appropriation and Release of Funds Amounting to P137.14 Million for the Immediate Control and Treatment of Scale Insect Infestation in Zamboanga City
036
Endorsing the Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership and Inclusive Development and Growth Project to the National Economic and Development Authority – Investment Coordination Committee
037
Requesting Local Government Units, Regional Line Agencies, and Non-Government Organizations to Continue the Registration of Fisherfolk in the Region
038
Enjoining the Active Participation and Support of All Members of the Fish and Fish Products Industry Cluster in the Enhancement of Zamboanga Peninsula Fish and Fish Products Industry Action Plan
039
Enjoining Local Government Units to Regularly Submit Local Registry Data to the Philippine Statistics Authority IX
040
Recommending to Philippine Statistics Authority to Conduct Trainings for Local Registrars
041
Recommending to Philippine Statistics Authority to Exempt Indigenous Peoples from the Payment of Fee for Negative Certification
042
Enjoining DPWH IX to Fast-track the Completion of All Priority Infrastructure Projects in the Region
043
Requesting All Concerned Agencies to Implement Development Projects in the Triple S-B to Support the Zamboanga Economic Belt
044
Requesting the Department of Transportation to Conduct a Feasibility Study on Establishing a Passenger Terminal Along the Limpapa-Sibuco Stretch
045
Expressing Support to the Memorandum of Understanding between the ZAMBOECOZONE and the Concerned Municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte
046
Requesting Department of Trade and Industry IX to Recommend the Zamboanga Peninsula Economic Belt to Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu Inc. as Potential Location for Ship Building and Repair
047
Requesting the Department of Agriculture to Provide Organic Fertilizer Subsidy to Mango Farmers in Zamboanga Peninsula
048
Requesting Department of Public Works and Highways IX to Advocate to Contractors the Utilization of Locally Produced Geonets in their Coconet Bio-Engineering Technology Projects
049
Recommending to Department of Trade and Industry IX the Institutionalization of Region IX’s Yearly Participation in the Malaysian International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)
050
Supporting the Creation of a Regional Halal Fatwa Council in Region IX
051
Recommending to Local Government Units in Region IX the Passage of Ordinances Requiring Retail Establishments, Supermarkets and Wet Markets to have Separate Lanes or Sections Dedicated for Halal Products
052
Recommending to Partner Agencies and Local Government Units to Strengthen their Advocacies on Halal
053
Requesting Local Government Units to Establish Database, and the Regional Line Agencies to Strongly Support the 2017 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Survey
054
Requesting the Department of Justice- Inter-Agency Council against Trafficking (IACAT) to Address the Issue on Delayed Departure of Shipping Lines from Zamboanga Port due to Stringent Requirements
055
Reiterating the Request for Philippine Statistics Authority Central Office to Fast-track the Provision of Granular Data by Province, City and Municipality and Provide Copies of the Same to the Concerned Local Government Units
056
Recommending to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Central Office and the Department of Budget and Management the Approval and Release of Additional Budget for BJMP IX for Meal Subsidy for Inmates
057
Recommending to the Department of Education Central Office to Immediately Fill the Vacant Schools Division Superintendent Positions in Region IX
058
Endorsing to Department of Education Central Office the Proposed Expansion of 171 Junior High Schools in Region IX to Senior High Schools in Region IX and the Corresponding Budgetary Requirements Therefor
059
Endorsing the Region IX Component of the Improving the Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project
060
Approving the Terms of Reference for the Conduct of the ZamPen Roads and Bridges Summit
061
Requesting the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to Facilitate the Immediate Release of the Amount of P8.16 Million to the Heirs of Datu Lucas Taug Boto
062
Approving the Creation of a Sub-Committee on International and Internal Migration and Development under the Regional Population and Development Coordinating Committee
063
Enjoining Local Government Units to Employ at least one Population Worker in every Barangay in Zamboanga Peninsula
064
Expressing Gratitude to Department of Interior and Local Government IX and Department of Trade and Industry IX for Sponsoring Two Additional RDC IX-PSR to the National Convention of RDC-PSRs
065
Expressing Heartfelt Gratitude to Hon. Darel Dexter T. Uy and the City of Dipolog for Graciously Hosting the 158th Regular Meeting of RDC 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
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