VOLUME X | ISSUE X | July–September 2017 RDC XI , COMMUNICATOR A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION ABOUT THE PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS IN DAVAO REGION

DAVAO REGION’S DEVELOPMENT

PLAN IN MOTION More See story on page 8-9 development news inside! contents 3 NB RDCOM-MAC SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF THE EASTERN PEACE & DEV’T COUNCIL BY JAIME P. MALLARE NB RDCOM-Mindanao Area Committee Expressed its support to the creation of the Eastern Mindanao Peace and Development Council during its 20th Conference 4 SINGAPORE BUSINESS MISSION BY JAIME P. MALLARE Maria Lourdes D. Lim, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) XI and concurrent Vice Chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI, presented Davao Region’s Development Thrusts and Directions during the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Mission in Davao City

July–September 2017 th RDC XI Communicator 5 SPMC marks 100 year BY JESSE PIZARRO BOGA The Southern Philippines Medical Center launched its centennial celebration this year with the promise to continue to lead in providing medical services to the poor. EDITORIAL STAFF 6-7 feature: regional development plan, 2017–2022

Editor-in-Chief RD MARIA LOURDES D. LIM

Associate Editor: OIC-ARD PRISCILLA R. SONIDO

Managing Editors: CATHERINE A. LAGUESMA MIGUEL S. HERRERA III MARIO M. REALISTA EMILY JEANETTE R. SALVADO CONCEPCION C. ANAUD RDP, 2017-2022, LAUNCH EVENT SETS DAVAO REGION’S Design and Layout: DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN MOTION JOAN IRENE M. PRANTILLA 8-9 Contributors: 10 C4DNet XI conducts Team Building Activty FELY M. RABE BY JOAN IRENE M. PRANTILLA JAIME P. MALLARE The Communication for Development Network (C4DNet) XI, the advocacy arm of the JOAN IRENE M. PRANTILLA Regional Development Council XI, in partnership with the Compostela Valley Province PAMELA YPARRAGUIRRE Tourism Office and the 10th ID Aguila Division of the Philippine Army, organized a team FRANCESCA DIANNE B. SOLIS building/capacity building activity for the officers and members of the organization at the EMIL B. CLARITO Camp Manuel T. Yan, Sr. Eco-Military Park in Mawab, Compostela Valley Province. LOVELYN FAITH L. CABILES JESSE PIZARRO BOGA 11 RDC XI CY 2017 THIRD QUARTER resolutions INFO 12 RPMC XI CY 2017 SECOND QUARTER PROJECT MONITORING REPORT This bulletin is published by the BY FRANCESCA DIANNE B. SOLIS RDC XI Secretariat, NEDA Regional The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI monitored one thousand three Office XI, in coordination with the hundred twenty-eight (1,328) projects implemented in Davao Region during the 2nd Quarter members and cooperating agencies of CY 2017, with a total public investment cost of PhP42.654 billion. of RDC XI. This serves as RDC XI’s outlet for its general advocacy 13 RPMC XI CY 2017 3rd QUARTER FIELD MONITORING ACTIVITIES activities. BY EMIL B. CLARITO We welcome your contributions, The RPMC XI Monitoring Team validated seven projects for the 3rd Quarter of CY 2017 on 8-9 August comments and suggestions. 2017; four in Davao Occidental and three in . DMRA IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIAL TOURISM DESTINATION Please send them to: 14 BY JAIME P. MALLARE The Editorial Board One of the major concerns in the Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area Development Plan NEDA Regional Office XI (DMRADP), 2012-2032 is the underdeveloped and untapped ecological and industrial NEDA-RDC XI Center tourism sites, which is also reflected in the Compostela Valley Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan, 2008-2027. Km. 7, Bangkal, Davao City Telephone Nos. (082) 296-0161-64 NEDA MINDANAO DEV’T FORUM AND PRODUCTIVITY OLYMPICS (NMDFPO) IN DAVAO CITY Fax No. (082) 296-0163 15 E-mail us at [email protected] Visit: nro11.neda.gov.ph 16 NEDA XI Celebrates ASEAN50 with Davao City, Joins Lantern Lighting Ceremony

RDC XI COMMUNICATOR 3rd quarter 2017 NEDA Board Regional Development Committee– Mindanao Area Committee (NB RDCOM-MAC) Supports the Creation of the Eastern Mindanao Peace and Development Council

(From left to right) USec. Adoracion M. Navarro, NEDA-RDO; Gov. Anthony G. del Rosario, NB RDCom-MAC Chairperson; Dir. Maria Lourdes D. Lim, Head, NB RDCom-MAC Secretariat and RDC XI Vice-Chairperson

he NB RDCOM-MAC, comprised Council (EMPDC), presented by Regional Peace Peace and Order Councils (POCs), LGUs, and of representatives from the Regional and Order Council (RPOC) XI Chairperson government agencies shall be easier with the TDevelopment Councils (RDCs) of and Compostela Valley Governor Jayvee creation of the EMPDC. He added that inter- Mindanao, as well as, the Regional Economic Tyron Uy. Governor Uy mentioned that the operability and sharing of vital information and Development Planning Board (REDPB) of concept of the EMPDC originated from the and action among LGUs and agencies to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Davao Occidental’s Provincial Peace and Order counter insurgency, and provide a livelihood (ARMM), convened for its 20th Conference on Council (PPOC) Resolution No 11, series and infrastructure development programs July 13, 2014 at Seda Hotel, Davao City. of 2017, proposing to the President of the can be realized through tighter coordinative NB RDCom-MAC Chairperson Governor Philippines, the creation of Southern Mindanao mechanisms. Anthony G. del Rosario, in his opening message, Peace and Order Council (SMPOC) involving As a result, the Committee passed RDCom- informed the members, on how the Mindanao Davao Region’s neighboring provinces as one MAC Resolution No. 8, series of 2017 entitled Committee should respond to the RDCom’s of the strategies on how to counter and defeat “Expressing Support to the Proposed Creation of mandate of accelerating socio-economic the local communist movement in the Country the Eastern Mindanao Peace and Development development of the regions, reduce regional through cooperation. Council, In Principle, Subject to the Formulation growth disparities, and promote rational The EMPDC’s main objective is the sharing of an Appropriate Organizational Structure and allocation of resources. “Mindanao has long of knowledge and intelligence information Conduct of Consultations with Other Regional been in the backseat, thus, it is high time that among government agencies, Local Government Peace and Order Councils and the National we move forward and proactively assume our Units (LGUs), and the military engaged in Security Council.” The said proposal shall strategic role as a leader in sustainable socio- counter insurgencies and peace and order be presented to the Regional Peace and Order economic development.” activities in Regions X, XI, XII and CARAGA. Councils of Regions X, XII, and CARAGA, and One of the major items tackled by the Governor Uy explained that dialogues and the National Security Council (NSC) for their Committee was the proposed creation of the deliberation on major peace and order and review and endorsement. (Jaime P. Mallare). Eastern Mindanao Peace and Development internal security issues among said neighboring

RDC XI 3rd quarter 2017 COMMUNICATOR 3 Mr. Thian Tai Chew, Assistant Executive Director of SBF, hands over the certificate of appreciation to NEDA XI Director Lim. Also in the photo are Capt. Ronald Go (left), DCCCII President and Mr. Antonio dela Cruz, DCCCII Chairman of the Board.

NEDA XI presents Davao Region’s Development Thrusts and Directions during the Singapore Business Mission aria Lourdes D. Lim, Regional organized by the Davao City Chamber of areas to growth centers; and reducing risks Director of the National Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) on of communities to the threats of disasters. MEconomic and Development August 2, 2017 in Davao City. Director Lim also highlighted the Authority (NEDA) XI and concurrent Vice Director Lim, in her presentation, Region’s objectives of creating a more Chairperson of the Regional Development highlighted Davao Region’s vision to lay vibrant economy and a business-friendly Council (RDC) XI, presented Davao Region’s the foundation for inclusive growth, a high- environment through agro-industrial Development Thrusts and Directions during trust society and a globally competitive development, massive investments in logistics the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) knowledge economy as stipulated in the and infrastructure, improving the business Mission in Davao City. Davao Regional Development Plan (DRDP), support environment and reducing the cost The SBF is the organization that 2017-2022. of business, capacitating the Region’s human represents Singapore’s business community “Davao Region adopted a spatial resource pool to support the industries, and in bilateral, regional multilateral settings for strategy of national dispersion through promoting technology adoption among the the purpose of trade expansion, investments regional agglomeration as espoused in the priority industries. and networking. A team composed of 20 National Spatial Strategy (NSS). The key Other resource persons during the Singaporean business leaders was on a four- is to strengthen regional development by event were Director Belenda Q. Ambi of day business mission to the Philippines: directing growth to key centers throughout the Department of Trade and Industry Manila and Davao City from August 1 - 4, the country that serve as drivers of economic (DTI) XI, Mr. Gil Dureza of the Board of 2017. The mission aims to equip participants growth,” Director Lim said. She said that Investments (BOI)-Mindanao, Mr. Lemuel with a better understanding of the business the idea is to decongest and G. Ortonio of the Davao City Investment and climate and investment opportunities in develop regional and sub-regional centers; Promotions Center (DCIPC), and Ms. Heidi the Philippines, particularly in Davao City. improve linkages among settlements and Villanueva of the Mindanao Development The Davao City leg of the mission was key production areas by connecting rural Authority (MinDA). (Jaime P. Mallare)

RDC XI COMMUNICATOR 3rd quarter 2017 4 SPMC marks 100th year

HE SOUTHERN Philippines Medical Center launched its Tcentennial celebration this year with the promise to continue to lead in providing medical services to the poor. SPMC medical chief Dr. Leopoldo Vega said the celebration marks the government hospital’s milestone in giving health services Photo courtesy of PCOO in Mindanao. “SPMC recognizes its roots as the first Vega added that SPMC is now moving difficulties in managing the big institution Davao public hospital established by the towards the Philippine health agenda by because “this isn’t a walk in the park.” Americans in 1917,” Vega said. It then establishing more specialty centers that He said they will always look into became a Japanese garrison and hospital, cater to specific needs of patients with progress as well as long and short-term gains, and eventually became the Davao General cancer and diseases in kidney and heart. balancing everything to provide services for Hospital. There are also centers for orthopedics and patients. He added that the hospital acquires The hospital grew and underwent mother and child care. new equipment for departments regularly. changes in name: from Davao Regional “We would like to dictate health-care in The hospital currently has 1,500 beds Hospital, to Davao Regional and Training terms of providing services for the poor,” and caters to at least 1,000 patients daily in Hospital, to Davao Medical Center, and now he said. its outpatient department. (Jesse Pizarro as Southern Philippines Medical Center. Vega conveyed that there will always be Boga) Davao City celebrates ASEAN50

Davao City joins other 50 cities around the country in lighting the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) lantern to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN. Mayor Inday Sara leads the lantern lighting at the City Hall of Davao. “The ASEAN is a symbol of unity among ten equally diverse, colorful, multi-faceted, multi-cultural nations just as our is a symbol of unity among all the peoples of Davao City, a microcosm of the greater ASEAN community to which we all belong,” said the Mayor in her speech. A light show was presented to mark the said event. San Isidro in Davao Oriental was also chosen by the Department of Foreign Affairs to take part in the celebration. (Joan Irene M. Prantilla)

RDC XI 3rd quarter 2017 COMMUNICATOR 5 FEATURE The Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022 To significantly contribute to the realization of AmBisyon Natin 2040, Davao Region commits to sustain change by building on the past gains, continue to adopt best practices and seriously consider the lessons learned.

As the first medium-term plan to implement the AmBisyon Natin 2040 that shall parallel the efforts in the national level, Davao Region will lay down the foundation for inclusive growth, a high-trust and resilient society, and a globally competitive knowledge economy. It is guided by the Duterte Administration’s 0 to 10 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 21 chapters of the plan mirrors that of the Philippine Development Plan, 2017-2022 but highlighting the concerns peculiar to Davao Region. It shall strategically reduce inequalities in opportunities for economic development covering the agriculture and industry sectors that would promote value-chain development to increase productivity, as well as, enhance resilience of the vulnerable sectors. The Plan further underscores the enhancement of the moral and social fabric that would ensure public trust, just and lasting peace, security and safety despite cultural diversity. All these strategies shall be adopted under a balanced environment of development and ecological integrity.

OVERALL FRAMEWORK

To contribute to the attainment of a “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay para sa lahat”, the Davao Region’s development framework closely dovetails that of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP). It lays the foundation for inclusive growth, a high trust society and globally-competitive knowledge economy. The strategies are geared toward enhancing the Region’s moral and social fabric (“Malasakit”), reducing inequality (“Pagbabago”), and increasing growth potential (“Patuloy sa Pag-unlad”). These are supported by twin strategies that support the foregoing themes where the Region shall be physically and economically connected by an integrated and strategic development of its infrastructure while ensuring ecological integrity and a clean and healthy environment that provide for a bedrock for all strategies to work.

Toward enhancing the Region’s moral and social fabric, the Two-pronged approach shall be pursued: economic peoples’ trust in the public institutions shall be regained by making opportunities shall be increased by improving and sure that the latter are citizen-centered, efficient and clean, while accelerating the performance of laggard economic justice shall be administered swiftly and fairly. Efforts at promoting subsectors, while access to such economic opportunities cultural diversity and its value shall be pursued, underpinned that might be created shall be increased by accelerating by security from external threats and the restoration of public the development of human capital. order and safety. Advocacy on securing lasting peace through the resumption/ implementation of peace talks; and economic justice shall be earnestly pursued as well. SUPPORTING STRATEGIES END-OF-PLAN TARGETS 99 Ensure sound, stable and supportive 99 Davao Region to grow the fastest among macroeconomic environment regions at 10.5 to 11.5 percent by 2022. 99 Level the playing field through a National Competition Policy 99 Inclusive growth is achievable with poverty incidence down to only 13.6 percent in 2022, lower than the national target of 20 percent. BEDROCK STRATEGIES 99 The marginalized sector is fully protected 99 Attain just and lasting peace through its sustained 100% coverage in the 99 Ensure security, public order and safety Conditional Cash Transfer program of the 99 Accelerate infrastructure development government. 99 Ensure ecological integrity, clean and healthy 99 The productivity of workers in Davao Region will environment improve from 8.3 percent in 2016 to 12.0 percent by 2022 99 More people will have quality jobs as employment rate is expected to increase to 97.0 percent and underemployment rate down to only 13 percent in 2022 99 Human development is strengthened as maternal death is down to only 90 deaths per The growth of the regional economy shall be 100,000 live births in 2022 while students will accelerated and sustained by moving into a knowledge have higher completion rates at 100 percent. economy, where technology adoption shall be promoted 99 Davao Region’s infrastructure landscape will and innovation encouraged. Through the national change with the presence of a mass public competition policy that has been crafted at the national transport system, bypass roads and an level, the Region shall take advantage of a level playing field by improving its competitive advantages and expressway established by 2022. accelerating its capacities to be an effective global player. RDC XI Chair Anthony del Rosario and Vice-Chair Maria Lourdes Lim lead the unveiling of Plan documents together with local chief executives

RDP, 2017-2022, LAUNCH EVENT SETS DAVAO REGION’S DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN MOTION

ver 500 stakeholders from local government units, public and Oprivate sectors came to witness the RDC XI’s official launching of the Davao Regional Development Plan at the SMX Convention Center on 7 July 2017. The event’s slogan ‘Committing to Sustain Change’ attests to the Davaoeños wholehearted support to President Duterte’s call for transformation for a better Philippines. RDC XI Chair calls for unity among Davaoeños, Tagum Chamber chorale renders intermission number The RDP Launch was preceded by the Philippine Development Plan Roadshow earlier in the day, which was highlighted by a motorcade from the Davao City People’s Park to the SMX Convention Center, carrying the slogan “Tara Na! Ambisyon, Aksyunan Nato Karon! A press conference with RDC XI Chairperson Anthony G. del Rosario, ASec Mercedita Sombilla, Vice- Chair Maria Lourdes Lim and RDC XI sectoral committee chairpersons ushered in the RDP launching event.

“I say that complacency has no place in the Plan, let us be one, for ours should be a collective effort in making Davao Region a safe, peaceful, productive and

RDC XI COMMUNICATOR 3rd quarter 2017 8 well-developed region,” the RDC XI Chair said. He urged all sectors to be proactive and step up on their respective roles and mandates to ensure the Plan’s implementation to reduce poverty and usher growth.

In her Keynote message, ASec Sombilla urged the Davaoeños to actively pursue their aspirations as these are now within reach. Davao Oriental 1st District Representative Corazon Malanyaon, Compostela Valley 1st District Representative Maria Carmen Zamora and Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ronald Go also conveyed their messages of support based on the DRDP pillars of Malasakit, Pagbabago Davao Oriental 1st District and Patuloy na Pag-unlad. At exactly Representative Corazon Malanyaon

12:00 o’clock noon, the participants joined the whole nation in reciting the Prayer for Peace in the Philippines.

The program culminated with the unveiling of the DRDP and accompanying documents by the RDC XI Chair and Vice Chair, witnessed by Davao Region’s Congresspersons and local chief executives. Participants signed the Pledge Wall bearing key action points based on the RDP pillars. The RDP Launch also featured booths and exhibits showcasing the products, plans, programs and services

Press conference panel (L-R) PIA ASec Efren Elbanbuena, MFC Chair of local government units and national Raymundo Agravante, SDC Chair Florie May Tacang, ASec Mercedita government agencies. Sombilla, RDC XI Chair del Rosario and RDC XI Vice-Chair Lim. The DRDP framework closely dovetails that of the Philippine Development Plan, with each strategy focusing on the needs of Davao Region. By 2022, the Region’s economic growth rate is set at 11.5 percent. Overall poverty rate is targeted to decline from 16.1 percent in 2015 to 13.6 percent by 2022. (Felicidad M. Rabe) RDC XI 3rd quarter 2017 COMMUNICATOR 9 C4DNet XI conducts Team Building Activty

he Communication for Development Network (C4DNet) XI, the advocacy arm Tof the Regional Development Council XI, in partnership with the Compostela Valley Province Tourism Office and the 10th ID Aguila Division of the Philippine Army, organized a team building/capacity building activity for the officers and members of the organization at the Camp Manuel T. Yan, Sr. Eco-Military Park in Mawab, Compostela Valley Province.

Camp Manuel T. Yan is the headquarters of the 10th Infantry Division along with several units like the 72nd infantry battalion. The camp was named after the youngest Armed Forces Chief of Staff during the 1960’s. In 2011, the 10th ID under Maj. Gen. Jorge Segovia transferred to the camp from Camp Panacan in Davao City. The 100.8 hectare camp is currently being developed to be a major eco-tourism destination.

A marching band guided the participants to the Grandstand for the official opening ceremonies of the activity. Col. Anthony Puruganan gave his welcome message and thanked everyone for choosing the Camp as the venue of the first team building-capacity building of the C4DNet.

The participants were entertained by an audio-video presentation of what the “Army Today” is and the background of the 10th Infantry Division also known as the Agila Division. A display of military capabilities and fire power were showcased subsequently and 20 participants were fortunate to participate during the simulation activity which form part of the team building activities. The group was also able to visit the training school of the 10thID which features a 75-ft wall for rappelling and “slide for life” obstacle. The participants were able to experience “boodle fight”, a Philippine military tradition where cadets would gather around a long table full of food spread over banana leaves and eaten with bare hands, symbolizing camaraderie and equality by sharing the same food regardless of rank.

In the afternoon, the participants endured a 20-minute steep descent going to Mahayahay Cave located at Sitio Mahayahay. The cave is 864 meters long and has natural features like stalagmites and stalactites with pools of water inside. It also serves as the home of small fruit bats in the area locally known as “kabyaw”.

The activity concluded with an open forum where participants shared their experiences and their overall assessment of the activity. They expressed their appreciation which allowed them the opportunity to empathize and have a deeper understanding, not just the physical aspects of serving in the military, but the efforts of the armed forces in pursuing peace and order in the communities. It emphasized on the strengthening of partnership between the military and government agencies in the RDC XI region. (Joan Irene M. Prantilla) COMMUNICATOR 3rd quarter 2017 10 RDC XI CY 2017 Third Quarter Resolutions

RDC XI Advising RDC IV-A of RDC XI’s Non-support for RDC IV-A Execom Resolution Resolution No. 54 No.IV-A-04-2017 entitled “Requesting the RDCs to Support the Proposed Amendments of Article X of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, Through People’s Initiative” RDC XI Enjoining Local Government Units (LGUs) in Davao Region to Submit to the Resolution No. 55 Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) XI on a Semestral Basis, A Self-assessment on their Compliance to Republic Act (RA) 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act Using the Six (6) Parameters of Segregation of Wastes, Collection and Transport of Solid Waste, Materials Recovery Facilities and Composting, Recycling Program Implementation, Waste Management Facilities and 10-year ESWM Plan RDC XI Approving the Inclusion of Additional Indicators for the Environment Sector in the Resolution No.56 Davao Regional Development Plan (DRDP) Results Matrices (RM), 2017-2022, Namely, Water Quality of Principal Rivers and Beaches in Davao Region and Mercury and Cyanide Levels of Water Bodies RDC XI Approving the Economic and Environment Sectors Results Matrices (RMs) Tracking Resolution No. 57 Report for the First Semester of 2017, Subject to Additional Submissions of inputs from Regional Line Agencies and Local Government Units RDC XI Approving the Inclusion of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as a Special Resolution No. 58 Non-Voting Member (SNVM) of the RDC XI

RDC XI Approving the Conduct of the Study on the Identification of Budget Airport Site(s) and Resolution No. 59 the Reactivation of the Technical Working Group (TWG)

RDC XI Approving the Renewal of Membership of Davao Constructors’ Association Center, Resolution No. 60 Incorporated (DCACI) in the Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) for the Remaining Period of the Term 2016-2019 RDC XI Approving the Accomplishment of the 2017 1st Semester Infrastructure Sector (Chapter Resolution No. 61 19) Targets of the DRDP, 2017-2022 Results Matrix

RDC XI Endorsing to the National Economic and Development Authority Central Office the Resolution No. 62 Davao City Waste-To-Energy Project for Japanese Government Grant Aid Assistance

RDC XI Endorsing to the Philippine Congress the Proposed Construction of the New Davao City Resolution No. 63 Agdao Farmers’ Market Amounting to PhP750,000,000 for Funding Under the FY 2018 Tier 2 Budget of the Department of Agriculture

RDC XI Approving the Regional Development Performance on the 2017 First Semester Targets Resolution No. 64 in the DRDP, 2017-2022 Results Matrices for the Development Administration Sector

RDC XI Endorsing the Proposed Establishment of a National Jail Management and Penology Resolution No. 65 Training Institute Satellite Training School at the PNP Regional Training School in Barangay Mintal, Davao City RDC XI Approving the 2017 First Semester Progress Report on the Attainment of Development Resolution No. 66 Outcomes of Chapters 7, 10, 11, 12 And 13 of the Davao Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022 RDC XI Supporting the Commission on Higher Education’s Directive on Mandatory Drug Testing Resolution No. 67 of Students in Higher Education Institutions Pursuant to CHED Memorandum Order 64, s.2017 RDC XI Enjoining Davao Region’s Government Agencies, LGUs, SUCs and GOCCS to Admonish Resolution No. 68 Their Staff Against Enrolling in Unauthorized Postgraduate Extension Programs Offered by External Campuses of Higher Education Institutions RDC XI Approving the RPMC XI 2nd Quarter CY 2017 Project Monitoring Report and the Resolution No. 69 Recommendations Therein

RDC XI Approving the RPMC XI 3rd Quarter CY 2017 Field Monitoring Report and the Resolution No. 70 Recommendations Therein

RDC XI Approving the Conduct of a Problem-Solving Session on the Implementation of Resolution No. 71 SALINTUBIG in Davao Region Within the 4th Quarter of CY 2017

RDC XI Creating A Metropolitan Davao Development Coordinating Committee (MDCC) as a Resolution No. 72 Special Committee Under the Council RDC XI 3rd quarter 2017 COMMUNICATOR 11 RPMC XI MONITORS A TOTAL OF 1,328 PROGRAMS & PROJECTS IN DAVAO REGION for 2nd Quarter, 2017

The Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI monitored one thousand three hundred twenty-eight (1,328) projects implemented in Davao Region during the 2nd Quarter of CY 2017 with a total public investment cost of PhP42.654 billion. PROJECTS BY FUND SOURCE

Of the total number of projects monitored, 1,117 projects or 84.11% were funded by the National Government amounting to Php40.025 billion or 93.83% of the total cost; 207 projects or 15.59% were funded by the Local Government Units amounting to Php871.755 million or 2.04% of the total cost; and 4 projects or 0.30% were funded through Official Development Assistance amounting to Php1.758 billion or 4.12% of the total cost. (Refer to Table 1) Table 1: Projects monitored by Fund Source, Davao Region, 2nd Quarter 2017 Source: Implementing entities which submitted their quarterly report as of 30 June 2017.

IMPLEMENTING ISSUES ENCOUNTERED AND RECOMMENDATIONS

For this reporting period, the implementation issues identified by Source: Implementing entities of foreign-assisted, national and local government- the Implementing Agencies (IAs) were: (1) Slow progress of work funded projects in Davao Region, as of June 30, 2017. by contractor, with 23 affected projects; (2) Right-of-Way (RROW) related issues, with 12 projects affected; (3) Road not passable PROJECTS BY LOCATION, BY INVESTMENT COST to transport construction materials, with 3 affected projects; (4) By location, the Province of Davao del Norte hosted the most number Revision of planned implementation schedule, with 2 affected of projects monitored with 333 projects, followed by the Province of projects; and, (5) Bad weather Condition, with 1 affected project. Compostela Valley with 205 projects, the City of Davao with 198 projects, the Province of Davao del Sur with 194 projects, the Province of Davao For the foregoing project implementation issues, the recommendations Oriental with 153 projects, and the Province of Davao Occidental with of the RPMC XI are as follows: 136 projects. There were also 99 projects with regionwide coverage and 10 projects with locations that are yet to be identified. a) On the slow progress of work by contractors, DPWH XI to track the performance, ensure the capacity of contractors during the bidding By magnitude of investment, among the LGUs in the Region, Davao City stage, and efficiently evaluate that the winning contractor should has the largest investment cost amounting to PhP13.649 billion. On the have the necessary inputs to assure timely completion of projects. other hand, Davao Occidental has the lowest investment amounting to DPWH XI should also monitor the number of current and prospective Php1.921 billion. (Refer to Figure 1) projects of bidding contractors and to impose penalties to contractors should there be deviations in the implementation timetable. Further, Figure 1: Projects monitored by location and investment cost, Davao Region, DIDP to fast track settlement of the administrative issue between the 2nd Quarter 2017 Provincial Governments of Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental;

b) On ROW-related problems, DPWH XI to closely coordinate and request assistance from the concerned Local Chief Executives (LCEs), particularly in relocation of project-affected parties/communities and immediate transfer of utilities. Strengthen mechanism on right-of-way settlement and strictly adhere to the practice of acquiring ROW prior to start of project. Likewise, for the City Government of Davao to attend to the request for transfer of location of the project;

c) On unworkable weather at the project sites, DPWH XI to prepare Source: Implementing entities which submitted their quarterly report as of 30 project “Catch Up” schedule integrating extended work hours and June 2017. deployment of additional manpower and equipment. Also, during the planning stage of the project cycle, implementing agencies BY PROJECT STATUS should consider weather seasonality in scheduling the activities for prospective projects; and, By the end of the 2nd Quarter of CY 2017, 689 projects or 51.88% of the total projects monitored were reported ongoing, 374 projects or d) On revisions of planned implementation schedules and work plans due 28.16% were completed, 233 projects or 17.55% are yet to be started, to changes in designs, DAR XI and the City Government of Davao 30 projects or 2.26% were suspended, and 2 projects or 0.15 % had should foresee possible difficulties in project implementation and expired contracts. (Refer Figure 2) prepare contingency designs that integrates “Catch Up” schedule in cases of necessary revisions. (Francesca Diannne B. Solis) RDC XI COMMUNICATOR 3rd quarter 2017 12 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 3rd QUARTER CY 2017 RPMC XI REGULAR FIELD MONITORING ACTIVITIES Emil B. Clarito In accordance with the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) XI Updated Monitoring Plan for 2017 approved by the Regional Development Council (XI) through RDC XI Resolution No. 26, series of 2017. The RPMC XI Monitoring Team validated seven projects for the 3rd Quarter of CY 2017 on 8-9 August 2017; four in Davao Occidental and three in Davao del Sur. Among the projects visited by the RPMC XI Monitoring Team were:

CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AT MALITA DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Implementing Agency: DOH XI Contract Cost: PhP 4.725 million Contractor: RR Seismundo Construction and Supply Start: 15 February 2016 End: 17 July 2016 Status: Project On-going Implementation Issue: The facility was redesigned to be more cost-effective. The consultants of the HFEP designed it to have 14 pumps which were found to be very costly by the engineers recently hired by DOH XI. RPMC XI Recommendation: DOH XI to re-evaluate the design of other STPs to be implemented in the Region to avoid delay during implementation

CONCRETING OF BARAYONG- MABINI - BALA - UPPER BALA FMR ROAD

Implementing Agency: LGU Magsaysay Project Cost: PhP 140 Million Source of Fund: PRDP 2015 Contractor: St. Gerrard Construction/Digos Tesston Construction and Supplies Status: Project On-going Implementation Issue: The first batch of trial mix to failed the breaking test. Moreover, the contractor has to travel to Digos City or Davao City to have his trial mix tested by DPWH XI-accredited centers. RPMC XI Recommendation: DPWH XI to consider accrediting satellite testing centers for trial mix to reduce needed time for the testing.

PADADA RIS (SACUB AREA)

Implementing Agency: NIA XI Project Cost: PhP 7.826 Million Source of Fund: GAA – RREIS CY 2015 Contractor: Silliman Avenue Construction & Supply Start: 29 December 2016 End: 28 April 2016 Status: Project Suspended Implementation Issue: Water supply going to the service area cannot be cut-off to allow the implementation of the project since there were still standing crops. RPMC XI Recommendation: NIA XI to closely monitor the project to ensure completion by September 2017 as programmed/committed by the contractor.

RDC XI 3rd quarter 2017 COMMUNICATOR 13 DMRA IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIAL TOURISM DESTINATION

ne of the major concerns much needed support facilities, Felix S. Alicer, DENR XI Project in the Diwalwal Mineral such as access roads, tourist Coordinator for the PMCC, OReservation Area accommodations, and other basic mentioned that mining production Development Plan (DMRADP), services need to be provided and has declined because the extraction 2012-2032 is the underdeveloped developed. of minerals are getting deeper and and untapped ecological and that only 729 hectares is operational industrial tourism sites, which is In the meeting of the National exclusively for small-scale miners. also reflected in the Compostela Task Force Diwalwal-Program He added that the Joint Operating Valley Provincial Development and Monitoring and Coordination Center Agreement (JOA) between the Physical Framework Plan, 2008-2027. (NTFD-PMCC) conducted last 31 Natural Resources Development May 2017, the Philippine Mining Corporation (NRDC) and small- Aside from being a rich mineral- Development Corporation (PMDC), scale mining companies has expired, resource area, Diwalwal also has in-charge of managing Diwalwal, suspending the mining operations nature and cultural attributes that presented to its members proposed which resulted in the further decline may be developed and packaged into activities such as rehabilitation of of mineral production from the area. tourism destinations. roads, construction of the Mabatas Atty. Alicer proposed the review of Mineral Processing Zone and Tailings the institutional arrangements for Some of the tourism sites Dam, and the possible establishment the management of the area. identified are the Mt. Diwata of an economic zone. It was also Mountain Ranges, Paraiso Falls, mentioned that PMDC is currently Noting this, the Regional Mandaya-Manobo Cultural Heritage coordinating with the Department of Development Council (RDC) XI site, caves and tunnels, among others. Tourism for a possible establishment strongly recommended to PMDC to Different species of flora and fauna of eco-tourism activities in the area. consider implementing the strategies also abound in the area. identified in the DMRADP into their During the “Kapehan sa Dabaw” company’s plans and programs. To boost the tourism activities, conducted at SM City Annex on (Jaime P. Mallare) as incorporated in the plan, the July 10, 2017, Davao City, Atty.

RDC XI COMMUNICATOR 3rd quarter 2017 14 participated in by the five (5) Mindanao on the first night of the NMDFPO CONDUCT OF 2017 NROs. aimed at enhancing the socio-cultural consciousness of the NEDA employees. NEDA MINDANAO The NMDFPO was conducted to The Cultural Night was highlighted by generate the position of the Mindanao the Search of NEDA Mindanao Lakan and DEVELOPMENT FORUM NROs on the National Government Lakambini and an Ethno-modern dance Rightsizing Program and the competition. The Lakan from Region AND PRODUCTIVITY proposed NEDA Strengthening Bill. XI and the Lakambini of Region XII Recommendations generated from the were crowned as the NEDA Mindanao OLYMPICS (NMDFPO) forum include strengthening of the core Lakan and Lakambini 2017. Meanwhile, functions of the NROs, revisiting the the NRO XI dance troupe topped in the IN DAVAO CITY mandates of MINDA and NEDA to Ethno-modern dance competition. reduce the overlapping of functions EDA Regional Office (NRO) XI between agencies, enhancement of critical The second day was focused on sports was the host of the 2017 NEDA competencies of NEDA employees and activities, conducted to strengthen the N Mindanao Development Forum additional units and positions, especially physical wellness and coordination and Productivity Olympics (NMDFPO), in the Finance and Administrative among the Mindanao NROs. NRO XI which was conducted last September 13- Division. was declared the overall champion of 14, 2017 at the Mergrande Ocean Resort, the Productivity Olympics. (Pamela Davao City. The two-day event was Cultural activities were also conducted Yparraguirre)

RDC XI 3rd quarter 2017 COMMUNICATOR 15 NRO XI is Gold Hall of Fame Awardee at the 2017 Awards Ceremony for BSP Stakeholders in Davao Region Having won as Outstanding Partner for the Report on Regional Economic Developments for three (3) consecutive years, NEDA Regional Office XI was conferred the Gold Hall of Fame Award during the 2017 Awards Ceremony for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Stakeholders in Region XI held at BSP Davao Regional Office in Davao City last September 12. Awardees under the category, Outstanding Partner for the Report on Regional Economic Developments, are selected based on their track record in cooperation, relevance, completeness, and timeliness as source of information. NRO XI’s trophies were awarded to RD Maria Lourdes D. Lim by BSP Monetary Board Member, Antonio S. Abacan Jr. (Lovelyn Faith L. Cabiles)

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