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Inside this issue PAGE 3 ABOUT THE COVER Going digital for Eight MSMEs sign agreement to produce economic recovery enhanced nutribuns in CALABARZON. PAGE 7 SIGAW: an early warning system for tsunamis 2 there is knowledge in news Photo by: irri.org The headquarters of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Philippines is in Los Baños, Laguna. The institute is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and more than 1,000 staff. Photo by: irri.org Published quarterly by the Regional Development Council IV-A TABLE OF CONTENTS (CALABARZON). The Editorial Board reserves the right to choose the Know Your Region articles to be published due to the 2 limited space. CALABARZON gets ready for returnees with the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pagasa Action Plan EDITORIAL BOARD 3 Going digital for economic recovery Editor-in-Chief 6th CALABARZON RSI Forum focuses on achieving RD Luis G. Banua 4 sustainable and inclusive development Managing Editors Study reveals carrying capacity of Tagaytay ARD Gina T. Gacusan 5 Marlo E. Chavez CellulaTM: a locally-developed plant tissue culture growth chamber Editors Agnes A. Daantos 6 BioSyn-F: the aquafeed supplement that can boost Marcelo Cesar R. Palacio milkfish production Valter R. Morada Theresa Jane C. Medenilla Controlling electrical devices at home through your cellphone Michael R. Lavadia 7 SIGAW: an early warning system for tsunamis Layout and Design Mary Deemple D. Ariate Provincial News Christine Flores 8 Angela Llamas 10 The Nutribun makes a comeback Feedback and article contributions are welcome. Remembering a dedicated public servant Please contact: NEDA Regional Office IV-A, 12 Nutrio™: the biofertilizer for sugarcane and eggplant Barangay Milagrosa, Calamba City, Laguna 4027 Quarterly Regional Economic Situationer Tel: (049) 502 –0289 13 Email: [email protected] RPMC Bulletin 17 Fourth Quarter 2020 3 in meeting the needs of the people who wish to return or reside in CALABARZON. The Action Plan focuses on four key result areas: a) empowerment of local industries; b) food security and agricultural productivity; c) housing, social welfare, health, employment, and human resource development; and d) infrastructure development. The Plan ensures the development of sustainable and The CALABARZON Balik Undersecretary Epimaco V. inclusive communities. Probinsya, Bagong Pagasa Densing III also approved the (BP2) Committee endorsed creation of the Regional BP2 According to NEDA Region the BP2 Action Plan to the Communication Group to IV-A Assistant Director Gina Regional Development take the lead in the T. Gacusan, “the preparation Council (RDC) during its information campaign. of the CALABARZON meeting on November 19, BP2 Action Plan used both 2020. The meeting which The BP2 Action Plan was the top-down and was chaired by DILG crafted to prepare the Region bottom-up approach”. Shifting to digital transactions particularly those involving Cherryl R. Ofracio discussed is one way to help the financial transactions. The Digital Peso Equity and economy recover. This was use of online financial Retirement Account or stressed during the 5th transactions is necessary to PERA; while BSP Bank CALABARZON Economic boost the economy. Officer Marie Kristine V. and Financial Forum last Pajarillo talked about the October 29, 2020. The Financial experts shared the uses and benefits of theme for this year’s forum is, various digital channels of PESONet and InstaPay. “Bridging Digital Gaps: monetary transactions in Making Economic and coping with the “new normal”. From the private sector Mr. Financial Information Online transactions are Joshua Jerald Deomano Available to All”. encouraged to avoid touching elaborated on the emerging money in order to prevent payments acceptance The forum was conducted to contamination or spread of solutions such as PayMaya, inform the public on the safe the virus. Smart Padala, PayMaya use and practicability of Negosyo, while GCash was digital transactions, In keeping with the theme, discussed by Ms. Mynt BSP Deputy Director Racquel B. Holazo. 4 there is knowledge in news The 6th CALABARZON Research, Express Program of Singapore Polytechnic. Statistics, and Innovation Forum conducted As the Country Manager for the Philippines on October 15, 2020 via Zoom webinar of Singapore Polytechnic, they have focused on how research, statistics, and engagements with several State innovation can help achieve sustainable Universities and Colleges (SUCs). She and inclusive development. shared the Learning Express program with these SUCs wherein students learn through Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. exposure with the people they are tasked to Guevara of the Department of Science and help and explore various innovations in Technology (DOST) said, “DOST believes the process. that research leads innovation and innovation drives sustainable economic The CALABARZON Regional Development growth even in the face of pandemic”. She Council-Regional Research and Innovation emphasized that accurate statistical data, Committee awarded the winners for the research and development, and innovation best papers and posters from the Social, are important in achieving resilience of Environment, and Agriculture sectors during businesses, communities, and society as a the Oral and Poster presentations held in whole in times of pandemic. August and September. Mr. Teofilo Palsimon Jr. of DOH was awarded the Speaking for the business sector, Dr. Dan overall best paper and best paper in Social C. Lachica, President of the Semiconductor sector, while Mr. Micklare Angelo Zepeda and Electronics Industries in the Philippines and Mr. Clayre Gerald Villas, both from Foundation, Inc. presented how research SHS in San Nicholas III were awarded the and technological innovations in best paper in Environment and Agriculture semiconductors and electronics industries sectors, respectively. For poster contribute to the development of the presentations, Mr. Aaron Tristan Arbolado country. He recommended that the of SHS in San Nicholas III won 1st place, semiconductor and electronics industry Dr. Helene Daya of SLSU won 2nd place, pursue Integrated Circuits design as this is Mr. Allen Christopher Estabillo of SHS in where the value is highest in the entire San Nicholas III won 3rd place, and Ms. value chain. He asked that the colleges and Sheryl Andal of Rosario National High universities include Integrated Circuits School won the Viewers’ Poster Design in their curriculum to prepare their Choice Award. students who will enter this industry. This year’s forum was in partnership with From Singapore, Ms. Ng Aik Min of DOST Region IV-A, PSA Region IV-A, and Singapore Polytechnic shared the Learning CHED IV-A Research Council Inc. “DOST believes that research leads innovation and innovation drives sustainable economic growth even in the face of pandemic”. Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara Department of Science and Technology Fourth Quarter 2020 5 A study by the National Economic and various development plans to prioritize and Development Authority (NEDA) Region IV-A implement short and revealed that Tagaytay City had reached medium-term interventions.” critical levels on road capacity, water supply and air quality, causing pressure on its According to NEDA IV-A Regional Director physical and natural resources. Luis G. Banua “knowing a city’s urban carrying capacity will help the local The most critical concern is the water government and the region’s planners and supply as the current supply of 23,340 decision-makers to formulate more m3/day is not enough to meet the daily responsive plans, policies and priority demand of 28,176 m3/day which includes programs and projects, especially during not just the residents but commercial periods of economic shocks such as the establishments catering to tourists. Without recent Taal Volcanic eruption and the the tourists, the current water supply will be ongoing COVID-19 pandemic”. enough for the projected population in 2026. The water shortage is evident as According to Assistant Regional Director water rationing is being experienced by Gina T. Gacusan, the pandemic bought the those interviewed in the study. local government time to act on the critical indicators presented. She added that time is Another major concern is road capacity. of the essence in addressing the challenges The major roads leading to the City already on the carrying capacity of Tagaytay have moderate to heavy traffic throughout towards the central goal of improving the the year. Heavy traffic is a norm during quality of life of the City. weekends and holiday seasons making travel to the City very challenging to The results of the study under the Tagaytay tourists, while locals opt to stay at home to City Urban Carrying Capacity Research avoid heavy traffic. Project of NEDA Region IV-A were presented during the Public Consultation, Air quality has also suffered. Carbon and Regional Dissemination Forum held on emissions of motor vehicles have reached October 30 and November 25, 2020, over the capacity for carbon sequestration respectively via Zoom Videoconference. of the