DOST IX Hosts 152nd RDC IX Regular Meeting Project SET-Up highlighted July - September 2015
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
RD Brenda Nazareth-Manzano of DOST IX presenting the state of science and technology in the region
egional Development Council
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RD Brenda Nazareth-Manzano
(RDC) IX convened its officials
of Department of Science and
and members for its 152nd Regular
Technology (DOST) IX, who also
Meeting on September 10, 2015 at
hosted the meeting, presented the
DESIGN AND LAYOUT Daryll L. Cabico
Top Plaza Hotel in Dipolog City.
state of science and technology
CONTRIBUTORS
Governor Roberto Y. Uy of
science and technology innovation,
Zamboanga del Norte warmly
DOST is guided by eight outcomes
welcomed the Participants. He
that present the administration’s
quoted the following Biblical verses:
commitment to the people, among
“Proverbs 14:34, Righteousness
which are MSME competitiveness,
exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach
scholarship program, and disaster
to any people; Matthew 6:33, But
preparedness.
PUBLICATION COORDINATOR Vilma M. Julian
NEDA IX Leticia O. Lobren Arthur N. De Guzman Ma. Nelida A. Rojas Loreta A. Lapad Maria Pilar C. Dayaganon Other Agencies Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Edyll Grace P. Poligrates, ZSFO/DOLE IX Cherry Vic Cadiz, DA IX
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 Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government Center, Dao, Pagadian City 7016 Telephone Nos. (062) 945-0049, 215-4113 Email Address: nedapagadian@yahoo.com http://nro9.neda.gov.ph
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in the region. As the leader in
seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these
RD Nazareth highlighted DOST’s
things shall be added to you; and
Small Enterprise Technology
Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the LORD
Upgrade Program or SETUP. The
with all your heart; and lean not
program assists small enterprises
on your own understanding. In all
via equipment upgrade, training,
your ways acknowledge him, and
and loan assistance, among others.
he shall direct your paths.” Gov.
Montaño Foods Corporation in
Uy expressed his hope that the
Dipolog City, that went thru process
discussions during the meeting would
innovations is now exporting products
support sustainable development
to other countries; and Wood Tech
and inclusive growth, and generate
Builders in Zamboanga del Sur, that
resources for the betterment of the
increased production and sales, are
region.
among the SETUP beneficiaries in the region. Third Quarter 2015 - RDC Communicator
RDC IX officials and members during the Council’s 152nd regular
RD Teresita Socorro C. Ramos of NEDA IX, Acting
Infrastructure Development Committee IX to prepare a
RDC IX Chairperson, expressed her gladness over the
Terms of Reference for the preparation of Infrastructure
conduct of the meeting and warmly acknowledged
Development Master Plan of Region IX; and Resolution
the presence of everyone. Among those present was
No. 67, recommending to the local government units
Mayor Evelyn T. Uy of Dipolog City. Director Ramos
(LGUs) the interventions for the rehabilitation of critical
said that the National Peace Consciousness Month,
rivers in Region IX.
Development Planning Week, Civil Service Month, and Family Week, among others, are all commemorated in
Other resolutions passed were: (a) Enjoining RLAs
September.
and LGUs to review, validate and adopt, as may be applicable, the results of the IPC Food Security
During the meeting, significant regional development
Analysis in planning for programs and projects that will
concerns were discussed, including the following:
address food security; (b) Enjoining CAAP and RPMC
(a) Report on the 2014 Economic Performance of the
IX to spearhead the conduct of an Airport Development
Region presented by IDR Ronaldo Taghap of PSA IX;
Summit; (c) Enjoining DPWH and DOE to fast-track the
(b) Results of the CY 2015 Cities and Municipalities
issuance of the Implementing Rules and Regulations
Competitiveness Index Survey presented by RD
of RA 10531 and seek the support of other RDCs;
Sitti Amina Jain of DTI IX; (c) Chronic Food Insecurity
(d) Enjoining LGUs to create inter-agency monitoring
Situation in the Provinces of Region IX presented
teams for counterfeit goods; and (e) Tasking the
by Hygeia Ceres Catalina Gawe, Chief, Nutrition
Secretariat to review different area plans that address
Surveillance Division of the National Nutrition Council;
river protection-related issues, among others.
and, (d) the results of the National School Deworming Day on July 29, 2015 presented by Dr. Joshua
The meeting was attended by 33 Council members
Brillantes of Department of Health IX.
composed of heads/representatives of 17 regional line agencies, four (4) local government units, eight
The Council also discussed matters emanating
(8) private sector representatives (PSRs), and four
from the Economic, Development Administration,
(4) special non-voting members. Also present were
Infrastructure, Social, Regional Project Monitoring,
representatives from Mindanao Development Authority,
and Regional Land Use Committees which need
and media, among others. The Department of Trade
appropriate action of RDC IX.
and Industry agreed to host the Council’s 153rd regular meeting on December 10, 2015, the venue of
The Council passed 17 resolutions. Among the
which shall still be determined. (Vilma M. Julian, NEDA
significant decisions include Resolution No. 62, tasking
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Child laborers and their parents smiling as they show their new school supplies and slippers event to the child laborers in Siloh. The District Supervisor of Siay, Mrs. Genoveva Sasota, was also present and committed to strengthen the role of educators by monitoring and encouraging child laborers to attend their classes every day. Mrs. Sasota also challenged the parents to help their children stay in school and not force them to work in risky
DOLE and partners distribute school supplies
environment. The Child-Labor Free Barangay Program of the DOLE was launched in Barangay Siloh, Siay Zamboanga Sibugay in September 2014. The
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gift-giving event was held in Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay on July 3, 2015 for the benefit of child laborers in Barangay Siloh. DOLE IX
partnered with DepEd Sibugay and Marian College of Ipil to distribute new school supplies and new slippers to 89 child laborers and 109 pupils of Siloh Elementary School. Marian College, a local school in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay was able to gather more than 200 sets of school supplies from its generous benefactors in Manila and brought it to the children in Siloh. The school team was composed of 16 student-volunteers and two personnel headed by Sr. Judith and Ms. Jonie Yap. The team from the DepEd, Division of Zamboanga Sibugay headed by Education Supervisor Mrs. Monalisa Babiera has also gathered more than 100 sets of new slippers from its sponsors while the DOLE added 50 sets of new slippers that were distributed to the child laborers and selected pupils of Siloh Elementary School.
program seeks to influence change among child laborers and their parents to eliminate child labor in their barangay and to call for action from key stakeholders particularly the local government, non-government organizations and local leaders to support the program. Since its launching last year, the DOLE has already initiated various activities like the Municipal Stakeholders meeting, Pamaskong Handog Para sa mga Batang Manggagawa, Entrepreneurship Development Training and organizational Development Training for Parents.
A short program was prepared by the teaching staff of Siloh Elementary School to formalize the distribution that was graced by the PESO Manager of Siay, Mrs. Iraine N. Gomera, who, in her message informed the audience that the LGU has prepared another gift-giving Marian College representative, Ms. Jonie Yap and DOLE-ZSFO Head, Elamsalih Ungad, spearhead the distribution of schools supplies to child laborers who eagerly que in lines to get their gifts
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In his message, DOLE IX Regional Director Sisinio B.
government agencies, local leaders, private institutions and
Cano stated, “the fight against child labor is also a fight
other stakeholders for development. With these partnership
against poverty. Our struggle to eliminate this recurrent
and collaboration we hope to make a change and difference
problem may not be easy but it is attainable, especially if
in the lives of the child laborers and their parents.� (Edyll
there is partnership and collaboration between and among
Grace P. Poligrates, ZSFO/DOLE 9)
ADB presents road study for ZamPen I
n a special meeting of Infrastructure Development Committee IX held in Pagadian City on July 21, 2015, a team of Asian Development Bank (ADB) consultants presented the highlights of their Interim Report on the Technical Assistance (TA)-8574 PHI: Improving National Roads for Inclusive Growth in Mindanao Project. The team was led by Highway Engineer Kiyoshi Dachiku of PADECO Co., Ltd. and CTI Engineering Co., Ltd., and Dr. Hussein Lidasan of the Transport and Traffic Planners Incorporated. The Technical Assistance was carried out in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which will be the implementing agency of the project. It has two components, namely: (1) Project Preparatory Technical Assistance (PPTA), which is a pre-feasibility study for road projects in Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) that are suitable for ADB financing, and (2) Updating of the previous Strategic Road Transport Master Plan and providing DPWH with a post 2016 action plan. In the PPTA Report, the ongoing widening of Lanao-PagadianZamboanga City Road stretch was found to be relatively good, but faced with costly difficulties in road right of way acquisition and relocation, among others. Hence, the PPTA report recommends the exclusion of 90 km of road widening in urban and intercity
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Engr. Kiyoshi Dachiku explaining the engineering mapping his team conducted for ZamPen road network
sections. In lieu of this, the following roads were proposed for inclusion: Curuan-Sibuco Road, Siay-Gapol Road, Kumalarang-San Miguel Road, Pagadian-Northern Bypass Road, and the Vitali-Tagasilay Bypass Road. The meeting presided by Acting Chairperson of Regional Development Council IX Teresita Socorro C. Ramos passed Resolution No. IX09-15 requesting DPWH Central Office to seek ADB funding for the parcellary survey of the RT Lim-Siocon Road stretch, which is one of the requirements for the said road to be converted from provincial to national road.
Dir. Ramos concluded the meeting with bringing home the point that this undertaking has significant implications to the Three-year Rolling Infrastructure Program in the national budget, as well as, to regional connectivity in ZamPen that will push the region closer to its vision of becoming the Southern Agrifisheries Corridor of the Philippines. The Technical Assistance wrapped up in September and another team will immediately follow to already conduct detailed engineering design of the road network. (Leticia O. Lobren/Arthur N. De Guzman, NEDA 9)
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ZamPen grew by
6.5% in 2014 Regional Share to Mindanao GRDP
ARMM 8%
Region IX 16%
Region XIII 19% Region X 18%
Region XII 16% Region XI 23%
GRDP, Percent Distribtuion, by Industry, Region IX:2014 was driven by the expanded growth of the Industry and services 21% 43%
Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing Industry Sector
sectors. In a press conference on July 30, 2015 at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City on the Report of the 2014 Economic
Service Sector 36%
Performance of the Region, Interim Regional Director (IRD) Ronald C. Taghap of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) IX announced that the services sector remained the largest contributor to the region’s
Z
amboanga Peninsula’s economy as gauged by the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) accelerated from 4.1 percent in 2013 to 6.5 percent in 2014.
economy although its share slightly decreased from 43.5% in 2013 to 42.9% in 2014. The contributions of Industry and Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing
INDUSTRY/YE
I. AGRICULTURE, H FORESTRY & FISH
a. Agriculture and b. Fishing
II. INDUSTRY SECT
to the total domestic output were 36.3% and 20.8%
a. Mining and Qu
respectively.
b. Manufacturing c. Construction
GRDP measures the market value of the final goods and services
Service sector includes Transportation, Storage
produced in the economy in a given period. The economic growth
and Communication, Financial Intermediation, Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Personal and Household Goods, Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities, Public Administration and Defense, and Compulsory Social Security. Meanwhile, the Industry sector consists of Mining and
d. Electricity, Gas Water Supply
III. SERVICE SECTO
a. Transportation, & Communicat
b. Trade and Rep Motor Vehicles Motorcycles, P and Household
c. Financial Interm
d. Real Estate, Re Business Activ
e. Public Adminis Defense; Com Social Security f. Other Services
Press Conference on the 2014 Economic Performance of the Region
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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT
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Quarrying, Construction, Manufacturing,
Meanwhile, in a joint meeting of the Regional
importance of being counted in this year’s
and Electricity, Gas and Water Supply.
Census Coordinating Board (RCCB) IX
POPCEN 2015.
Construction and Manufacturing
and RSC IX also held on July 30, 2015,
RD Ramos stressed the importance
grew by 23% and 9.8%, respectively.
the conduct of the 2015 Census of
of census for various undertakings of
Manufacturing, which includes processing
Population (POPCEN 2015) was launched
government and the private sector, such
of the region’s major products such as
in Region IX. IRD Taghap explained
as, planning, programming, budgeting,
marine resources, coconut and seaweeds,
that the POPCEN 2015 is a complete
monitoring and evaluation. She urged the
accounted for 27.1% of the total Industry
enumeration of households in the country.
members of the committee to support
output.
It seeks to collect information about some
Census 2015 by spreading the word in
characteristics of the population such
the community and in places of worship.
Regional Director Teresita Socorro
as age, sex, marital status, and highest
She added that, “our plans, policies,
C. Ramos of National Economic and
grade completed. It is the 14th census
and programs can only be realistic and
Development Authority IX and Chairperson
of population undertaken in the country
effective according to the accurateness and
of Regional Statistics Coordination Board IX
since the first census in 1903. It is the 3rd
timeliness of our data.”
and Regional Statistics Committee (RSC)
population census conducted in between
IX encouraged both the government and
two decennial censuses. Previous to
Meanwhile, Dr. Mewchum WS. Pamaran
private sectors to continue working together
POPCEN 2015, mid-decade censuses
of PSA IX informed the body that 4,403
toward achieving higher growth for ZamPen.
were carried out in 1995 and 2007.
enumerators were hired to conduct the
She said that “the region has already
census in Zamboanga Peninsula. CENSUS
reached its target of achieving a growth rate
IRD Taghap presented and explained
2015 started on August 10, 2015 and
between 5.5-6.5% in 2014-2016, despite
the necessary Census forms and their
ended on August 31, 2015. RD Taghap
the challenges it faced the past years.
importance for a correct population count
announced that October is National
especially among households. The official
Statistics Month and October 20, 2015
She reminded everyone that the region’s
video for the enumerators on how to
is celebrated as World Statistics Day. (Ma.
strength should be nurtured to sustain
conduct the population count and official
Nelida A. Rojas, NEDA 9)
higher economic growth.
jingle ‘Bilang Pilipino’ emphasized the
GROSS REGIONAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT BY INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN 2012 TO 2014, REGION IX AT CONSTANT 2000 PRICES (In Thousand Pesos) 2012
2013
2014
GRDP PERCENT DISTRIBUTION 2012 TO 2014, REGION IX (At constant 2000 prices) 2012
GRDP GROWTH RATES 2012 TO 2014, REGION IX (At constant 2000 prices)
2013
2014
2012 - 2013
HUNTING, HING
29,341,873
29,565,500
30,384,594
22.3
21.6
20.8
d Forestry
19,329,861
19,798,139
20,382,729
14.7
14.4
10,012,013
9,767,361
10,001,864
7.6
7.1
45,729,035
47,935,166
53,081,962
34.7
34.9
TOR
uarrying
s and
OR
2013 - 2014
0.8
2.8
14.0
2.4
3.0
6.8
(2.4)
2.4
36.3
4.8
10.7 (43.4)
1,271,099
1,208,597
684,501
1.0
0.9
0.5
(4.9)
36,082,800
36,057,142
39,576,819
27.4
26.3
27.1
(0.1)
9.8
6,889,734
9,156,542
11,263,268
5.2
6.7
7.7
32.9
23.0
1,485,400
1,512,884
1,557,373
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.9
2.9
56,659,603
59,677,749
62,632,241
43.0
43.5
42.9
5.3
5.0
, Storage tion
8,933,387
9,168,305
9,880,389
6.8
6.7
6.8
2.6
7.8
pair of s, Personal d Goods
13,605,902
13,965,664
14,907,615
10.3
10.2
10.2
2.6
6.7
mediation
5,551,454
6,487,628
6,772,198
4.2
4.7
4.6
16.9
4.4
enting & vities
7,858,639
8,170,704
8,592,029
6.0
6.0
5.9
4.0
5.2
stration & mpulsory y
6,632,557
6,993,461
7,436,103
5.0
5.1
5.1
5.4
6.3
C
14,077,664
14,891,987
15,043,906
10.7
10.9
10.3
5.8
1.0
131,730,511
137,178,415
146,098,797
100.0
100.0
100.0
4.1
6.5
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding
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RGADC IX conducts Organizational and T Action Planning Meeting
wenty four representatives from regional line agencies and state universities and colleges attended the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) IX Meeting on August 14, 2015 at Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. The meeting convened by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) IX, led by Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos, successfully saw the election of Dir. Brenda NazarethManzano of Department of Science and Technology IX, as RGADC IX Chairperson. Based on the recommendation of Regional Social Development Committee IX, which is one of the four sectoral committees of Regional Development Council (RDC) IX, the organization of RGADC IX was approved by the Council as its special committee through Resolution No. 36, series of 2015. NEDA IX serves as secretariat and vicechairperson of the committee. The private sector representatives (PSRs) of RDC IX to the RGADC are still to be selected from among themselves. Hence they were not yet invited during the meeting. In the next RGADC meeting tentatively scheduled in December 2015,
Private Sector Representatives discuss Region IX 2nd Quarter RES
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RDC IX PSRs shall be invited from whom the co-chair shall be elected. Following the RDC set up, the chairperson and co-chairperson shall be elected from among the members of RDC, provided that if the former is from the government sector, the latter should be from the private sector, and vice-versa. The secretariat clarified issues on sex and gender raised by the participants, and emphasized that sex is the state of being male or female, that cannot be changed; while gender is a set of roles passed by culture and society, that can change across time and culture. The secretariat recommended a separate venue where sex and gender-related concerns can be properly discussed for better understanding and appreciation. The varying levels of awareness on GAD, and GAD mainstreaming in the implementation of programs and projects were two of the key concerns raised in the RGADC Action Plan, 20152016. The committee shall address these concerns through the conduct of advocacy and related trainings. (Vilma M. Julian, NEDA 9)
There were also nine (9) representatives from the private sector present including Mr. Pedro Rufo Soliven, Regional Governor of Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and
round table discussion (RTD) for
official release of the report, key informants
Industry Foundation, Inc. and Chairperson
the 2nd Quarter Regional Economic
are gathered to elicit their opinions and
of Regional Development Council (RDC)
perspectives regarding the report.
IX Economic Development Committee;
Situationer (QRES) was conducted on September 28, 2015 at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City.
Engr. George Ledesma, General Manager Among the attendees were Police Regional
of Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative
Office IX Director PC Supt. Miguel C.
(ZAMCELCO) and Co-Chairperson of RDC
The QRES provides a brief assessment of
Antonio, Jr., representatives from the
IX Infrastructure Development Committee;
the performance of the economy during
Department of Trade and Industry IX,
Atty. Arsenio Gonzalez, Jr., Proprietor of
the quarter in review. It also includes a
Philippine Statistics Authority IX, and
A.L. Gonzalez and Sons, Inc. and former
development outlook or the prospects
Department of Labor and Employment, who
Co-Chairperson of RDC IX; Mr. Edwin To,
for the succeeding quarter. Before the
acted as resource speakers/discussants.
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RLUC-TWG enhances Region IX RSDF
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LUC IX TWG spearheaded the conduct of a three-day workshop on the refinement of
the Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), 2015-2045 on September 29 to October 1, 2015 at the Azotea, Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City. The workshop aimed to (a) Review/Enhance the development vision as contained in the Regional Physical Framework Plan, 2005-2030; (b) Validate the development challenges based on the assessment of the region from 2010 - 2014; and (c) dentify goals, objectives, strategies and priority programs and projects for
Participants with NEDA IX ARD Phlorita A. Ridao (second row 4th from left) during the RSDF Refinement Workshopmeeting
implementation within the next 30 years, phased in three 10-year periods. Forty two planning officers attended and participated in the
RSDF. The team agreed that the lacking maps will be prepared by
workshop, viz: (a) 16 from NEDA Regional Office IX; (b) 22 from the
the concerned members of the team. A two-day mapshop shall
Regional Line Agencies; and (c) four from the Local Government
be conducted in early November 2015 for the finalization of the
Units. The participants were divided into three groups following the
maps.
spatial strategies of concentration, connectivity and vulnerability reduction. Each group discussed development issues pertaining
The workshop was the third activity to be conducted based on
to its assigned strategy with due consideration to settlements,
the RLUC IX approved work program relative to the formulation
production, protection and infrastructure concerns. The groups
of the ZamPen RSDF, 2015-2045. A one-day Orientation on the
discussed recommendations to enhance the vision, as well as,
Formulation of the RSDF was conducted on July 31, 2015 in
inputs toward the formulation of goals, objectives and strategies and
Zamboanga City. The preparation of the Planning Environment
the identification of priority programs and projects by phase over the
Chapter of the RSDF was also done.
next 30 years. The RSDF for ZamPen, 2015 - 2045, aims to provide a long-term A meeting of the Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) -Technical
development direction for the region, consistent with the National
Working Group Map Team was also held on September 30, 2015.
Spatial Strategy (NSS) and Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development
The team is composed of DENR IX, EMB IX, MGB IX, DA, Ateneo
Framework. The formulation of the RSDF shall be anchored on the
de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Disaster Risk and Exposure
three NSS main strategies, namely, concentration, connectivity and
Assessment for Mitigation-Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM
vulnerability reduction. It contains three main chapters: (a) Planning
LiDAR) 3D Nationwide Mapping of Flood and Resource Assessment
Environment; (b) Development Framework; and (c) Development
and NEDA. The said agencies presented the list of maps available in
Strategies, including Priority Programs, Activities and Projects. (Maria
their respective offices vis- a-vis the maps to be included in the
Pilar C. Dayaganon, NEDA 9)
President of Zamboanga City Chamber
of 2015 was attributed to the six months
advantage of this market opportunity, abaca
of Commerce and Industry Foundation
of drought from January to June of 2015.
farmers in the region need to be provided
(ZCCCIF); Dr. Efren Wee, Executive
More than one half of palay (66%) and
with financial, technical and marketing
Vice-President of ZCCCIF; Mr. Antonio
corn (74%) produced by the region were
support from the government. In like
Iturralde, Vice-President for External Affairs
lost. Since most of the poor people in
manner, attention should be given to rubber
of ZCCCIF; Mr. Jose Suan, Private Sector
Zamboanga Peninsula are in the agri-fishery
production, according to Mr. Suan, in order
Representative of RDC IX, and Mr. Ronald
sector, poverty is expected to worsen.
to improve the quality of the output.
Lledo of TVII.
Meanwhile, the efforts toward complete Abaca, one of the region’s champion
registration of existing business
During the RTD, Atty. Gonzales expressed
products, is highly in demand. According
establishments should be sustained in order
his fears on the possibility of the region’s
to Mr. Antonio Iturralde, NewTech Pulp,
to further improve the regional economy’s
food security being at risk with the
Inc., a manufacturing and production firm
performance.
continuing onslaught of the El Niño
located in Iligan City, needs an additional 28
phenomenon. The slump in both palay and
million kilos of abaca. He also added that
The RTD was facilitated by NEDA IX. (Loreta
corn production during the 2nd quarter
in order to increase production and to take
E. Lapad, NEDA 9)
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85 entrepreneurs attend agri seminar
DA IX awards winners of WFD contest
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round 85 participants from the provinces of Zambo Sibugay, Zambo Norte, Zambo Sur and Zamboanga City attended the two-day agri-entrepreneurship seminar held at Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay last week. Department of Agriculture IX invited the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as resource speakers to present topics on Product Promotion, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing Strategies and Product Development and Packaging. DTI and DOST were also requested to present their programs and projects in support to entrepreneurship and agribusiness. The DA also discussed topics related to ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and its potentials for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the provision of marketing support to groups and associations. The seminar was participated by representatives from LGUs and private sector, those already engaged in MSMEs, and operators of the existing barangay food terminal project. Marissa Mohammad represented the DA IX Director in addressing the group on the opening day, saying that the seminar would “empower associations, women groups, youth, and persons with disabilities to look into the potentials of agribusiness and developing their own micro or small and medium enterprise as sources of income. This kind of seminar is being conducted regularly to update the services of the DA agribusiness programs to include a short background of the AEC and also the GREAT Women project.” During the open forum and discussion, Zamboanga City participant Ronald Lilio said
“this seminar is very helpful to us small time entrepreneurs to know where to seek assistance for our product and product development. I also hope that the succeeding seminars will include sharing of best practices by successful entrepreneurs and sharing of success stories of real and actual businessmen or organizations, to inspire us and give us more ideas in doing our business.” All the participants were promised rubber boots, hand gloves, rain coats upon the arrival of the corresponding supplies. (CCadiz/DA 9)
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epartment of Agriculture – Regional
World Food Day poster making contest winners L-R Hanif Abdulmuin 1st place winner, Ara Franchezka Ubando, 2nd place and Danilo Florita, Jr 3rd place
Field Office IX hosted the 2015 World
Food Day (WFD) On-the-spot mosaic poster making on September 24, 2015 at
This year’s winner will have the chance to
Astoria hotel, Zamboanga City.
win the national award of P15,000.00 and
Hanif Y. Abdulmuin, Grade 5 student
the winning art work would be printed out
of San Roque Elementary School,
as a Christmas card of DA and FAO.
emerged grand winner for Best Poster.
The second best poster went to Ara
He received ₱3,000 cash and a certificate.
Franchezka Ubando from Claret School
He will be representing Region IX in the
of Zamboanga with P2,000 award while
national poster making contest in Manila
third place went to Danilo Florita, Jr., also
on October 10, 2015. DA Regional
from San Roque Elementary School, with
Information Officer Maria Melba B. Wee
a prize of P1,500. All non-winning entries
said that the WFD poster making contest is
received consolation prizes and certificate
being conducted every year in connection
of participation.
with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ celebration of
Aileen Bejerano, Abdulmuin’s art coach
the World Food Day every October 16.
said that she is thankful that both her students won 1st and 3rd places. She
Ms. Wee, who was delighted to see 30
further said, “I’m happy that we won best
participants from 16 public and private
poster again. The boys worked hard to
schools said, “Thank you for supporting
do their best and we are glad it paid off.
the WFD program in this poster-making
We are very thankful for this and last time
contest. We have produced national
in 2012 we also won best poster, this is
winners during previous world food day
also an honor to San Roque Elementary
national poster making contests. We hope
School. We really hope to win also in the
to have again another winner this year. Our
national contest.” The board of judges
theme this year is “Social Protection and
were professional artists from Zamboanga
Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural
City; Rorie Tan Aradanas, Amihan
Poverty.”
Jumalon and DA’s resident artist Heriberto Payopelin, Jr. (Cherry Vic Cadiz, DA 9) Third Quarter 2015 - RDC Communicator
BSP honors its Region IX stakeholders In celebration of its 22nd anniversary, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held its 2015 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders. In Region IX, it was held on September 8, 2015 at BSP Building in Zamboanga City. This year’s observance was highlighted by the theme, 12 Years and Beyond:
Celebrating Strong Partnerships and Successful Collaborations. In his welcome remarks, BSP Assistant Governor for Regional Monetary Affairs Sub-sector Gerardo S. Tison, expressed his deep appreciation for the partnership of BSP and stakeholders. He acknowledged the presence of all partner agencies and emphasized the significance of the Philippine eagle which is the logo of the BSP. Along with the evolution of the functions of the BSP, the design of the trophies for the stakeholders awards has also evolved. For this year’s celebration, a new trophy, with the metal image of the Philippine eagle was specifically chosen as it symbolizes strength, clear vision and freedom. Inside the half-circle support are three (3) stars representing the 3 pillars of central banking, such as price stability, financial stability, and efficient payments and settlement system. It also represents the 3 island groups of the Philippines – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Each island group is equally important in policy making and in the BSP’s pursuit of inclusive and sustainable growth. The welcome message was followed by the presentation of development indicators in Mindanao by BSP Deputy Director for the Department of Economic Statistics, Teresita B. Deveza. She presented the regional distribution of
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banking offices that include universal, commercial, thrift, rural, and cooperative banks; business outlook for Mindanao; employment outlook and expansion plans; and expectations on economic indicators. Deputy Director Deveza reported that overall, Zamboanga Peninsula is increasing in financial resources, has low inflation, higher employment, and has positive business confidence that are supportive of strong regional economic growth in 2015. The celebration was led by BSP Monetary Board Member Valentin A. Araneta who also delivered the keynote address. He expressed his gratefulness over the celebration adding that it started in 2004 in the national capital region. It is now observed throughout the country as a testimony to a successful collaboration on information and advocacy pursuit of BSP. He also expressed his deep appreciation for the stakeholders’ support to the survey and information activities that have significantly assisted BSP’s financial programs.
Inc. was chosen as the Outstanding Respondent among Large and Medium Firms, while A L Gonzalez and Sons, Inc. was recognized as the Outstanding Respondent among Small Firms. National Economic and Development Authority IX received the award for Outstanding Partner under the Sources of Information category for its Report on Regional Economic Developments. Each awardee received the Dynamic Balance, Philippine Eagle trophy crafted by visual artist and multiawarded sculptor, Ferdinand Cacnio. This year’s stakeholders’ awards in Region IX marks the sixth time that the BSP awarded stakeholders in the region and is the eighth in a series of 12 regional events for the year. The yearly event is expected to heighten BSP’s partnership and collaboration with its stakeholders and partner agencies across the country to provide and sustain an enabling business environment that will continuously steer and advance the country’s economy. (Vilma M. Julian, NEDA 9 with inputs from BSP)
BSP bestowed 3 awards to Region IX. For Business Expectations Survey of the BSP, OK Department Store,
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RDC IX Resolutions Passed
152nd Regular Meeting on September 10, 2015 Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City
RDC Res No., series of 2015
Title
No. 56
Requesting the National Competitiveness Council and the Philippine Statistical Authority to Disaggregate the Data for Zamboanga City from the Province of Zamboanga del Sur in the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index
No. 57
Adopting the Practice of Commending Well-performing Local Government Units of Region IX in the succeeding Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index Surveys
No. 58
Enjoining Regional Line Agencies, Local Government Units and Other Stakeholders to Review, Validate and Adopt, as may be Applicable, the Results of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Chronic Food Insecurity Analysis in Planning for Programs and Projects Addressing Food Insecurity in Region IX
No. 59
Approving the Inclusion of the Dipolog City Flood Control Project in the List of Priority Flood Control Projects in Region IX for Resource Generation and Mobilization
No. 60
A Resolution Enjoining the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) IX and Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) IX to Spearhead the Conduct of Airport Development Summit for Region IX
No. 61
Enjoining the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to Fast Track the Issuance of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Department Circular DC2013-07-0015
No. 62
Directing Infrastructure Development Committee IX to Prepare a Terms of Reference for the Formulation of Region IX Infrastructure Development Master Plan
No. 63
Deferring the discussion on the Investigation Report on the Alleged Illegal Black Sand Mining and Pebble Picking and Requesting Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) IX to Undertake a More Comprehensive Investigation on the Matter
No. 64
Enjoining Local Government Units to Create/Reactivate the Inter-Agency Counterfeit Products Monitoring Teams
No. 65
Approving the Reactivation of the Inter-Agency Food Safety Team in Region IX
No. 66
Recommending the Establishment of Financial or Technical Package to Assist Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Complying with the Food and Drug License-to-Operate Requirements
No. 67
Endorsing to Local Government Units the Recommendations for the Rehabilitation of Critical Rivers in their Respective Areas
No. 68
Directing Regional Development Council IX Secretariat to Review Different Area Plans Addressing River Protection-Related Issues
No. 69
Enjoining the Regional Line Agencies, Local Government Units and Other Stakeholders to Support the Conduct of Information Caravan in Region IX
No. 70
Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation to Dir. Brenda N. Manzano of Department of Science and Technology IX, Mayor Evelyn T. Uy of Dipolog City and Governor Roberto Y. Uy of Zamboanga del Norte for Hosting the 152nd Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council IX
The RDC Communicator: Regional Development Council IX, Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government Center, Dao, Pagadian City 7016 Telephone Number (062) 945-0048, (062) 215-4113 Email Address: nedapagadian@yahoo.com URL: nro9.neda.gov.ph