4TH Quarter 2013 RDC Newsletter
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November 2013 The Official Newsletter of the Regional Development Council IV-A RDC adopts 2013-2016 Calabarzon directions alabarzon Regional Development Council (RDC) adopted the Re- gional Development Plan 2011 to C th 2016 Midterm Update during the 4 Quar- ter RDC Full Council Meeting last No- vember 21, 2013. After two years of im- plementing the RDP, the update aims to improve cohesion of all efforts by all sec- tors and chart development directions Ms. Christine Joyce R. Betia of NEDA presenting the Calabarzon RDP (leftmost). Seated from L-R: OIC-ARD from 2013 to 2016 towards rapid and sus- Fidel Udarbe of NEDA, SCMDA Co-Chairperson Mr. Eduardo Nicolas III, SCED Chairperson Mayor Arlene tained inclusive growth in the region. Arcillas of City of Sta. Rosa , OIC-RD Agnes Espinas of NEDA, SCSD Chairperson Mayor Girlie Ejercito of Pagsanjan and SCID Chairperson Mayor Strike Revilla of Bacoor City RDC Resolution No. IV-A-27-2013 ap- The region targets an economic growth underemployment rate below 17.5 percent proved the development goals and out- rate from 5.5 to 7.6 percent for the next until 2016. Millennium Development comes of Calabarzon until 2016. This was three years. The IT business processing Goal (MDG) indicators ,where the region defined by ’PNoy’s Social Contract with management, manufacturing, construction [or country] has been performing poorly, the Filipino People’s and with the region’s and logistics sectors will be among the will be strengthened along with the im- vision and development agenda of becom- fastest growth drivers in Calabarzon. The provements of social safety nets to ad- ing a global economic and livable region. development prospects and opportunities dress poverty in the region amidst eco- identified in the region include the impact nomic growth. Getting quality employ- The updated RDP is composed of 10 of the ASEAN Economic Community in ment and reducing poverty is also in- chapters discussing regional development 2015 to the major pipelined infrastructure cluded in the spatial dimensions of the goals, spatial strategy, and sectoral con- projects and an increased government RDP. The Midterm Update reinforced the cerns. New additions to the midterm up- spending due to the anticipated 2016 na- center-corridor-wedges planning approach date included the following: interventions tional election as well as the consumption that will stimulate west-east and north- and strategies on the region’s financial impetus brought about by the overseas south development. system; good governance and the rule of Filipino-dependent families and the grow- law and peace and security; and intensi- ing population and migration influx. The performance and progress of the fied strategies on economy, infrastructure, Moreover, more aggressive measures will Plan’s goals and outcomes, will be moni- social development environment and natu- be taken to achieve regional unemploy- tored and evaluated through the Results ral resources. ment rate within 8.6 to 9.4 percent and Matrix (RM). CSTARS hosts 12th CES conference he Calabarzon Southern Tagalog ideals and purposes of Association of Regional Execu- CES; enhance the compe- tives (CSTARS) recently played tencies of CESOs as pub- T th host to the 12 Career Executive Service lic managers and leaders; (CES) Conference held last November 27 promote and strengthen – 29, 2013 at the Taal Vista Hotel, Tagay- camaraderie between and tay City. CSTARS is the organization of among CESOs; provide a regional government executives in Region forum for discussion of IV-A Calabarzon headed by Chapter issues and solutions con- President, DILG IV-A Regional Director cerning national interests; Josefina E. Castilla-Go. and implement projects CES Board Executive Director Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco- that will contribute to the Allones (3rd from right) and NUCESO National President Mariano R. Alquiza (2nd from right) lead the ribbon-cutting for Themed “Fit @ 40! Renewing our Past, attainment of government the opening of the exhibit during the 12th Annual CES Confer- Leading the Future”, the conference was goals. ence held on November 27 – 29, 2013 at Taal Vista Hotel, Ta- attended by almost 1,000 Career Execu- gaytay City. tive Service Officers (CESOs) and Careers Other activities, highlights Executive Service Eligibles (CESEs) in- and attractions during the conference aside Wellness sessions; Simultaneous Compe- ductees from 14 Regional Chapters and from the induction of the CESEs include tency Development Sessions; NUCESO six (6) Central Office Chapter. The annual the following: Plenary Sessions; Testimo- General Assembly; and the Dinner and event, which coincides with the 40th Anni- nial Dinner/Gabi ng Parangal; CES Coffee Fellowship Night. versary of the CES, aims to keep alive the Table Book Launching; Photo exhibit and (DILG IV-A Calabarzon) Calabarzon There is knowledge in news 1 3rd GAD Convention strengthens local gender and development he 3rd Calabarzon Gender and Development (GAD) Convention, with the theme “Localizing the Magna Carta of Women and Strengthening GAD T Implementation in the Region,” was held on November 12-14, 2013 at Club Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas. The annual convention provided the 200 participants with up to date and relevant guide that promotes and advocates gender equality in the region. Participants who attended the convention were from the regional line agencies, state universities and colleges, and local government units within the region. Talks on the differences of the concepts ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ and the implications of social constructs prepared the participants for the discussions during the conven- tion. Other emerging issues and concerns that were discussed included how ICTs shape people; the importance of GAD statistics in data audit and mapping; impacts of disaster to GAD focused on gender-based violence; and strategies on enabling a peaceful environment. Other issues tackled include institutional mechanisms and initiatives such as the Guidelines on Localizing the Magna Carta of Women, the preparation of GAD plan, budget and accomplishment report, and the harmonized guidelines in the use of GAD fund. One of the issues that surfaced during the forum is on securing regular posi- tion for the GAD focal point system and incentive mechanism. Meanwhile, there was also a sharing of the best practices and initiatives in the region such as In- fanta, Quezon’s formulation of gender responsive revenue code, DLSU-Manila’s project management in GAD and the DENR’s Gender Responsive Environment and Natural Resources Enterprises kit. The event concluded with the launching of the Search for Outstanding GAD Implementers in Calabarzon. The search endeav- ored to further mainstream GAD initiatives to diverse sectors of development in the region. 2 Calabarzon There is knowledge in news Calabarzon RDC conducts 4th Quarter Full Council Meeting he Calabarzon Regional Develop- meetings of the SecComs there will be a ment Council (RDC IV-A) con- strengthening of the collaborative efforts T ducted its 4th Quarter 2013 Full between and among regional line agen- The Calabarzon RDC-Sectoral Council Meeting last November 21, 2013 cies, local government units and private Committee Chairpersons and at the TESDA Women’s Center, Taguig sector organizations. Co-Chairpersons: City. The meeting, with the theme “Rapid and Sustained Inclusive Growth”, was The newly confirmed SecCom Chairper- Sectoral Committee on Economic presided by the RDC IV-A Acting Chair- sons are the following: Mayor Arlene B. Development (SCED) person and NEDA IV-A OIC-Regional Arcillas of Sta. Rosa City; Mayor Girlie J. Chairperson: Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas City of Sta. Rosa Director Agnes M. Espinas. Ejercito of the League of Mayors and Pag- Co-Chairperson: Ms. Teresita M. Leabres sanjan, Laguna; Mayor Strike B. Revilla PCCI-South Luzon During the meeting, the Calabarzon Re- of Bacoor City; and Mayor Casimiro A. gional Development Plan (RDP) 2011- Ynares III of Antipolo City represented by Sectoral Committee on Infrastructure 2016 Midterm Update was approved by PSR Eduardo R. Nicolas III of Employees Development (SCID) Chairperson: Mayor Strike B. Revilla the members of the Council. The Plan is Confederation of the Philippines-South Bacoor City composed of ten chapters, namely: (1) In Luzon. They have rendered their respec- Co-Chairperson: Engr. Ladislao L. Andal Pursuit of Inclusive Growth; (2) Macro- tive SecCom report which includes the PICE-Batangas economic Policy; (3) Competitive Indus- different issues and concerns within the try and Services Sector; (4) Competitive region. The Council approved the Cala- Sectoral Committee on Macroeconomy and De- velopment Administration (SCMDA) and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries barzon Regional Guidelines on the Utili- Chairperson: Mayor Casimiro A. Ynares III Sector; (5) Accelerating Infrastructure zation of the Energy Regulation Fund 1- Antipolo City Development; (6) Towards a Resilient and 94, the Food Safety Inter-agency Program Co-Chairperson: Mr. Eduardo R. Nicolas III Inclusive Financial System; (7) Good and the creation of a Regional Task Force ECOP-South Luzon Governance and the Rule of Law; (8) So- on the Amalgamation of SUCs in Calabar- cial Development; (9) Peace and Security; zon. The Technical Working Group on Sectoral Committee on Social Development (SCSD) and (10) Conservation, Protection, and Coconut Scale Insect Infestation was also Chairperson: Mayor Girlie J. Ejercito Rehabilitation of the Environment and requested to convene to discuss