TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message of the City Mayor iii Vision – Mission iv City Officials 2013-2016 v City Department Heads vi The Barangays of the City vii Brief Socio-Economic Profile viii

1.0 GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION

1.1 Local Legislation 1 1.2 Transparency and Accountability 4 1.3 Participation 5 1.4 Planning & Project Development Services 6 1.5 Fiscal Administration 1.5.1 Income 8 1.5.2 Expenditures 13 1.5.3 Resource Allocation 14 1.6 Customer Services 15 1.7 Human Resource Development & Management 15

2.0 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Education 16 2.2 Health & Nutrition Services 20 2.3 Social Welfare and Development 25 2.4 Housing Services 30 2.5 Peace, Security and Disaster Management 2.5.1 Protective Services 30 2.5.2 Emergency Response and Disaster Management 39

3.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

3.1 Agriculture and Fishery Development 3.1.1 Pre and Post Harvest Facilities and Agriculture Infrastructure Projects 44 3.1.2 Provision of Seeds, Planting Materials and other Production Related Materials Interventions 45 3.1.3 Extension Support, Education and Training 46 3.1.4 Support for the Development of the Fishery Sector 48 3.2 Livestock Development 3.2.1 Animal Health Prevention and Disease Control Program 56 3.3 Tourism Development 82

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3.4 Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Development 3.4.1 Business Establishments/Business Name Registrations 109 3.4.2 Business Investment 112 3.4.3 Employment Promotion 112 3.4.4 Imports/Exports Promotion 114

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

4.1 Nature Resource Management 115 4.2 Forest Management 116 4.3 Land Management 118 4.4 Protected Area and Biodiversity Conservation 118 4.5 Coastal and Marine Resource Management 119 4.6 Waste Management and Pollution Control 120

5.0 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT 125

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City of Surigao

M E S S A G E

Once again, I am proud to submit this report on the various accomplishments that the City Government achieved in the past year 2015.

This report covers aspects on Governance and Administration, Social Development, Economic Development, Environmental Management, and Infrastructure Development. Also forming part of this report is the list of our plans and priorities spelled out in the city’s Executive and Legislative Agenda for 2013-2016.

This is of course as always, a product of greater cooperation and convergence with our local legislators especially the members of the , our own departments in the city government, the provincial government, various national government agencies, the civil society groups, the business sector, the academe and religious groups. Of course we also acknowledge the share and contribution that our people in the barangays have provided. This state of local governance report is a product of all our efforts and joint undertakings.

ERNESTO T. MATUGAS City Mayor

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Vision

With the blessings of the Divine Providence, Surigao 2025: A model city for good governance, economic dynamism, and environmental quality.

Mission

To continuously raise the standards of governance through the empowerment of our citizenry. The outcomes from effective partnerships and cooperation shall secure total quality of life of all our citizens. We are open to share our own experience and learn from the best practices of other cities in , in , and the rest of the country.

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CITY OFFICIALS 2013-2016

HON. ERNESTO T. MATUGAS HON. DANILO C. MENOR City Mayor City Vice Mayor

CITY COUNCILORS

HON. RISE FAITH R. RECABO HON. KENT L. YUIPCO HON. CARLOS C. GORGOD, JR. Committee on Rules Committee on Ways and Means Committee on Public Works and Committee on Appropriations Committee on Trade, Business, Industry Infrastructure Committee on Women and Family and Economic Enterprise

HON. BALTAZAR C. ABIAN HON. ERNESTO U. MATUGAS, JR. HON. LEONILO A. ALDONZA Committee on Health and Sanitation Committee on Tourism Committee on Cooperative Committee on General Services and Government Property

HON. FERNANDO S. ALMEDA, III HON. JOSE V. BEGIL, JR. HON. LUCENIANO E. LANCIN Committee on Education and Culture Committee on Good Government Committee on Social Welfare and Urban Committee on Human Rights Committee on Transportation, Poor Committee on Labor and Employment Communications and Utilities

HON. PERFECTO B. CONSIGO HON. PABLO A. BONONO, JR. Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources LIGA NG MGA PRESIDENT Committee on Public Order and Safety Committee on Barangay Affairs Committee on Environmental Protection LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 v

CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS/CHIEFS OF OFFICES

NAME DESIGNATION OFFICE ATTY. MANUEL G. CORO City Administrator City Administrator’s Office ATTY. MANUELITO D. DELANI City Legal Officer City Legal Office MRS. NENITA G. LOAYON SP Secretary Sangguniang Panlungsod MRS. GLORIA O. GIMENA City Personnel Officer City Personnel Office MRS. DIANA C. EDERA CPD Coordinator/ City Planning & Development Office/ Center Head LTPC MRS. MARIETTA O. SAMSON City Budget Officer City Budget Office MRS. SARAH P. YAMIT City Treasurer City Treasurer’s Office MRS. JOCELYN E. MONTEROS City Accountant City Accounting Office MR. ISAIAS M. ELUMBA City Agriculturist City Agriculture’s Office ENGR. GIL RUFINO C. MENOR City Engineer City Engineer’s Office MR. ROBERTO E. ORTOJAN City Assessor City Assessor’s Office DR. EMMANUEL PLANDANO, M.D. City Health Officer City Health Office MRS. MYRNA B. DESTAJO City Social Welfare Officer City Social Welfare & Devt. Office MR. JUPITER J. DOTILLOS City General Services Officer City General Services Office MRS. ROSELIA P. MORALES City Civil Registrar City Civil Registrar’s Office MR. JUPITER J. CORREOS Population Program Officer IV City Population Office MISS ROSELYN ARMIDA B. MERLIN City Tourism Officer City Tourism Assistance Center DR. ALAN F. QUINES, DVM City Veterinarian City Veterinary Office ENGR. ELMER C. TECSON City ENRO City Environment & Nat. Res. Office MR. HOMER WONG Operations Head Integ. Bus & Terminal MR. ALBERT T. LUSTIVA Market Supervisor III City Public Market Office MRS. SUSETTE P. PEÑARANDA Manager Cultural Center MR. BALGAMELO C. MA Executive Assistant City Executive Office Special Projects MR. ERNESTO P. KANG Executive Assistant/ Business City Mayor’s Office, Business Permits & Permits & Licensing Officer Licensing Office Capt. JUPITER J. DOTILLOS, PA (Res) Civil Security Officer Civil Security Unit MR. MARIO I. GESTA Team Leader QART - RESCUE MR. THRELCIE A. VILLACES Head City Traffic Administration Office/ Tricycle Franchising & Regulatory Office MRS. ROSIE CHARLITA M. GRIAR City Parole and Probation Officer Parole and Probation Office MRS. MARY ANN S. TOMATE City Director DILG MS. NOVILLA C. GUIBONE State Auditor IV, Team Leader Commission on Audit MRS. GLORIA D. CRUJE MARO City DAR DR. GILDA G. BERTE City Schools Superintendent DepEd MRS. GINA TAER Acting City Election Officer COMELEC P/SUPT. REYNALDO V. ACOSTA OIC-City PNP Chief City PNP SFO4 ALBERT S. LERIO City Fire Marshall City BFP J/SINSP. DIOVIN C. AUZA City Jail Warden Surigao City Jail ATTY. MANUEL N. TESIORNA City Prosecutor City Prosecutor’s Office Judge IGNACIO B. MACARINE City Judge MTCC – Branch II

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THE BARANGAYS OF THE CITY

POPULATION* Land Area BARANGAY PUNONG BARANGAY CY 2010 CY 2014 (sq. km.) 1. Alang-alang 561 609 1.3680 Hon. Jimmy Tubo Calubag 2. Alegria 666 723 1.0675 Hon. Leo Birao Escopete 3. Anomar 1,360 1,476 5.3647 Hon. Abdulvic Uba Contemplo 4. 758 823 9.7149 Hon. Peterson Real Rosello 5. Balibayon 1,468 1,593 4.2861 Hon. Reneboy Olvis Aquino 6. 324 352 1.4350 Hon. Maximo Besing Lanzaderas 7. Bilabid 313 340 0.6672 Hon. Belly Bulabog Erazo 8. Bitaugan 582 632 1.3532 Hon. Jovelyn Flores Alsong 9. Bonifacio 2,893 3,140 3.8861 Hon. Antonio Taganahan Roda 10. Buenavista 1,293 1,403 1.9095 Hon. Romeo Tisang Alcala 11. Cabongbongan 754 818 3.5450 Hon. Evelyn Macalolot Toejas 12. Cagniog 4,289 4,655 4.5497 Hon. Boquilon Marietta Alipao 13. Cagutsan 339 368 3.3189 Hon. Feliciano Chato Tresiana, Jr. 14. Canlanipa 8,032 8,718 0.4054 Hon. Joel Abing Cambalon 15. Cantiasay 834 905 16.4527 Hon. Abelio Doclin Fabio 16. Capalayan 2,317 2,515 3.2191 Hon. Dante Tremocha Fernandez 17. Catadman 385 418 0.5376 Hon. Rogelio Las Piñas Bido 18. Danao 570 619 9.2127 Hon. Alex Gura Palen 19. Danawan 631 685 0.5768 Hon. Rolando Floreno Rivas 20. Day-asan 1,644 1,784 3.0404 Hon. Ruben Belsondra Catarman 21. Ipil 3,879 4,210 6.5410 Hon. Andrea Lili Yangson 22. Libuac 991 1,076 0.8712 Hon. Laurose Dionaldo Saavedra 23. Lipata 2,021 2,194 2.5413 Hon. Racquel Tabile Curtis 24. Lisondra 874 949 1.0273 Hon. Bella Taril Eludo 25. Luna 9,578 10,396 5.2766 Hon. Rico Amedo Nagas 26. Mabini 1,862 2,021 5.0419 Hon. Ernesto Sabijon Perejan Sr. 27. Mabua 2,482 2,694 1.4635 Hon. Catalina Chato Gorgod 28. Manjagao 712 773 3.9611 Hon. Ritchel Cudillo Juniio 29. Mapawa 993 1,078 6.8771 Hon. Felipe Palima Achas Jr. 30. Mat-I 5,128 5,566 8.4712 Hon. Reynaldo Catindin Olvis 31. Nabago 1,061 1,152 3.7538 Hon. Esmeralda Dinoy Abaa 32. Nonoc 1,114 1,209 24.6927 Hon. Eleuterio Mancile Rendon 33. Orok 834 905 3.1230 Hon. Raul Pacilan Sanglitan 34. Poctoy 1,576 1,711 4.6586 Hon. Josephine Español Patan 35. Punta Bilar 884 959 1.2019 Hon. Arturo Silos Santillana 36. 2,001 2,172 4.1748 Hon. Margarito Malaque Jr. 37. 5,579 6,055 11.4279 Hon. Severo Arong del Rosario Jr. 38. Sabang 2,598 2,820 2.8877 Hon. Jossielyn Permaci Mantilla 39. San Isidro 516 560 2.3263 Hon. Rose Ramirez Pacilan 40. San Jose 1,342 1,457 2.4586 Hon. Jose Denzo Gipala Jr. 41. San Juan 13,627 14,791 4.4559 Hon. Monina Buletin Caluna 42. San Pedro 860 933 5.0236 Hon. Edgardo Ariar Gulfo 43. San Roque 1,230 1,335 3.0349 Hon. Rogelio Eden Laid 44. Serna 1,233 430 3.3878 Hon. Cecilia Tungal Sembrano 45. Sidlakan 396 1,338 0.6486 Hon. Francisco Tillo Linaga 46. Silop 1,173 1,273 4.1444 Hon. Florencio Madula Lacabra 47. Sugbay 437 474 1.1549 Hon. Federico Pilar Francisco 48. Sukailang 1,230 1,335 7.4229 Hon. Renato Galido Cabajes 49. Taft 19,946 21,650 0.8827 Hon. Pablo Agoncillo Bonono Jr. 50. Talisay 1,490 1,617 25.4525 Hon. Florencio Robante Ramiso 51. Togbongon 1,933 2,098 4.0751 Hon. Luther Bugas Elumba 52. Trinidad 2,319 2,517 7.6973 Hon. Lorna Malacay Revil 53. Washington 18,040 19,581 1.3693 Hon. Christopher Tumulak Bonite 54. Zaragosa 588 638 1.9021 Hon. Daisy Lerog Eder 140,540 152,543 249.34 * CY 2010 (NSO CENSUS); CY 2014 (CPDO projections based on a growth rate of 2.07%)

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Brief Socio-Economic Profile 2015

CITY : SURIGAO

DATE OF CREATION : AUGUST 31, 1970

LAND AREA : 245.34 square kilometers (Official 1980)

POPULATION : 140,540 (NSO 2010) 153,049 (2015 projected)

GROWTH RATE : 2.07% (2007-2010)

POPULATION DENSITY : 573 per sq. km. (2010)

NO. OF PUROKS : 449

NO. OF BARANGAYS : 54

INCOME : P634.729M (2015) P546.638M (2014) P 586,812M (2013) P 479.368M (2012)

CLASSIFICATION : 3rd CLASS COMPONENT CITY

CLIMATE : TYPE II: NO DEFINITE DRY SEASON AND WITH PRONOUNCED MAXIMUM RAINFALL FROM NOVEMBER TO JANUARY

PREFERRED AREAS OF INVESTMENTS : MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING, JEWELRY MANUFACTURING, AGRI-FISHERY, TOURISM

MAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS : PALAY, CORN, BANANA AND COCONUT

PRIMARY INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY : MINING, FISHERIES AND TOURISM

HOSPITALS : 2 GOVERNMENTS, 4 PRIVATE

BARANGAY HEALTH CENTERS : 49

SCHOOLS - Elementary : 65 PUBLIC 12 PRIVATE Secondary : 19 PUBLIC : 5 PRIVATE

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS University : 1 Private Colleges & Tech-Voc. Inst. : 8 State-Owned Colleges with TVET Programs : 2

PREPARATORY SCHOOLS : 99 DAY CARE CENTERS 22 PRIVATE

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NO. OF SEAPORTS : 5 (1 BASEPORT AND 4 SUB-PORT)

NO. OF AIRPORTS : 2 (1 SECONDARY & 1 FEEDER)

ROAD SURFACE LENGTH City Roads : 37.185 kms. Barangay Roads Concrete : 66.7946 kms Gravel : 84.3664 kms. Earth : 27.7766 kms. National Roads : 43.600 kms.

BRIDGES Concrete : 144.6 l.m. Timber : 1,592.82 l.m.

NO. OF SUBDIVISIONS : 23

NO. OF HOTELS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS : 56

BANKS : 25

PAWNSHOPS AND MONEY CHANGERS : 84

FINANCING INSTITUTIONS : 58

DRUGSTORES AND DIST. OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES : 28

RESTAURANTS & REFRESHMENTS : 127

CATERING SERVICES : 20

RICE AND CORN RETAILER & WHOLESALE : 63

DEPARTMENT STORES/MALL : 7/1

APPLIANCE STORES : 11

HARDWARE/LUMBER : 20

GASOLINE STATION & LPG OUTLETS : 19

PRINTING PRESS : 19

AM & FM STATIONS : 6

LANDLINE SERVICES : 4

MOBILE PHONE COMPANIES : 3

CABLE TV SERVICES : 1

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LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT City of Surigao CY 2015

1.0 GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

1.1 Local Legislation

In line with the regular mandate of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) under the able leadership of Hon. City Vice Mayor Danilo C. Menor, 47 regular sessions were conducted in CY 2015. On top of this, several special sessions were held to accommodate further action on pressing concerns that need legislative approval. No less than 450 legislative measures were passed consisting of 11 Ordinances, 387 Resolutions, and 52 Appropriation Ordinances.

Also actively pursued are the conduct of public consultations through committee public hearings and related activities to ensure that legislative actions are reflections of the people’s aspirations and that concerned stakeholders are represented, consulted and duly heard. Moreover, members of the council also participated actively in their membership to local special bodies and other committees requiring legislated representation.

The highlights of CY 2015 SP performance cover the passage of legislative fiats supporting various areas of development initiatives and undertakings, viz:

Strategic Development Planning, Institutional Development and Administration, and Organizational Development:

 Ordinance 377 and 378 amending the Zoning Maps and Zoning Ordinance No. 149, s. 2000 re: rezoning and reclassifying certain parcels of land in Brgy. Quezon from residential, agricultural to industrial zone for the purpose of the putting up a power plant;  Ordinance 380 amending and providing for the new schedule of fees and charges relating to land use and zoning administration;  Ordinance 381 amending and providing for the new schedule of fees and charges relating to the use and operations of the City Auditorium;  Ordinance 387 naming the road connecting P. Reyes and Borromeo Sts. in Brgy. Taft to Edilberto M. Romero St.;  Resolution 50 approving the development permit of the expansion of Surigao Memorial Park;  Resolution 93 approving the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 2011-2020;  Resolution 110 authorizing the sisterhood agreement with the City of ;  Resolution 184 authorizing the agreement for the establishment of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) office in the city;  Resolution 323 adopting the DBM Handbook on Civil Society Participation in the Local Budget Process;  Various Resolutions authorizing the Service Contracts of several employees;  Various Resolutions approving the budget of city barangays;

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 Ordinance 384 providing for the venue for trade fair and closing certain streets or portions thereof;  Various Resolutions authorizing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of different livelihood projects and other development initiatives with the following national agencies: o Department of Labor and Employment o Department of Agriculture o Department of Agrarian Reform o Department of Tourism o DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources o Department of Trade and Industry o DA- National Meat Inspection Service  Resolution 120 accepting the Letter of Intent for an unsolicited proposal by MTD Alloy for the conduct of feasibility study for the possible redevelopment of the City Land Transport Terminal and Public Market;  Resolution 162 authorizing the renewal of the MOA with the MASICAP MSME Development Foundation for the continuation of technical assistance in the preparation of project development feasibility studies and/or business plans as support to micro, small and medium scale enterprise development;  Resolution 264 approving and adopting the 10-year Tourism Development Plan;  Various Resolutions adopting and approving recommendations/resolutions made by Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) relative to the implementation of various projects under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB);

Environmental Management, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management:

 Resolution 08 authorizing the MOA with DENR for the preservation, development and management of Silop and Buenavista Caves and cave resources;  Resolution 132 authorizing the MOA with DENR for the implementation of projects under the National Greening Program;  Resolution 174 approving and adopting the Surigao Watershed Resource Reserve Protected Area Management Plan for the Parang-Parang watershed;  Resolution 185 approving and adopting the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Investment Plan for 2015;  Resolution 367 authorizing the MOA with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) and the DA-13 for the Establishment of Composting Facility;  Resolution 368 authorizing the MOA with local tertiary institutions (SPUS, SEC, SDC, SSCT, STI, NEMCO) relative to the implementation of Adopt-a-Coast/Shore Program;

Social Development:

 Ordinance 379 providing for the creation of the Local Housing Board;  Ordinance 385 mandating beach resort operators, educational institutions and business establishments with swimming pools to employ lifeguards and providing for pertinent rules and regulations;  Ordinance 386 providing for the creation of the City Housing and Urban Development Office;  Various Resolutions approving several City Urban Development and Housing Council resolutions; LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 2  Various Resolutions authorizing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of different livelihood projects and other development initiatives with the following national agencies: o Technical Education and Skills Development Authority o Department of Health o Department of Social Welfare and Development  Various Resolutions adopting and approving recommendations/resolutions made by Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) relative to the implementation of various projects under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB);  Resolution 131 authorizing the purchase of the 16-hectare lot in Brgy. Cagniog for future socialized housing development;  Resolution 196 approving the preliminary subdivision development plan of CL Francisco Ville Homeowners Association, Inc., in Brgy. Balibayon;  Resolution 197 creating the People’s Law Enforcement Board;  Resolution 217 approving the Peace and Order Resolution for the purchase of K9 Dog to augment and strengthen the campaign against illegal drugs;  Resolution 221 adopting the Comprehensive Local Juvenile Justice Intervention Program;  Resolution 231 increasing the rates of compensation of Trainers at the Livelihood Training and Productivity Center from P9,000.00 to P12,000.00 per month;  Resolution 342 authorizing the MOA for the establishment of an Early Childhood Care Development Center in Brgy. San Juan;

Infrastructure, Transport and Utilities Development:

 Ordinance 382 providing for the increase in the rate of fare for motorized tricycles;  Ordinance 383 regulating the operations of tricycle for hire servicing the city airport and other tourist routes;  Various Resolutions approving applications/renewal of 1,024 tricycle franchises;  Resolution 146 authorizing the MOA with DILG for the implementation of various water system projects in the barangays under the BUB-SALINTUBIG Program;  Resolution 205 approving the dry-run for one month of the NO LEFT TURN traffic scheme along the national highway;  Various Resolutions authorizing implementation of projects with DPWH;  Resolution 333 declaring additional roads as City Roads;

Table 1 Summary of City Ordinances Enacted Surigao City 2015 Ordinance T I T L E Number 377 Amending the Zoning Maps under Zoning Ordinance No. 149, s. 2000 re: rezoning and reclassifying certain parcels of land in Brgy. Quezon from residential, agricultural to industrial zone for the purpose of the putting up a power plant 378 Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 149, s. 2000 re: rezoning and reclassifying certain parcels of land in Brgy. Quezon from residential, agricultural to industrial zone for the purpose of the putting up a power plant 379 Providing for the creation of the Local Housing Board 380 Amending and providing for the new schedule of fees and charges relating to land use and zoning administration LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 3 Ordinance T I T L E Number 381 Amending and providing for the new schedule of fees and charges relating to the use and operations of the City Auditorium 382 Providing for the increase in the rate of fare for motorized tricycles 383 Regulating the operations of tricycle for hire servicing the city airport and other tourist routes 384 Providing for the venue for trade fair and closing certain streets or portions thereof 385 Mandating beach resort operators, educational institutions and business establishments with swimming pools to employ lifeguards and providing for pertinent rules and regulations 386 Providing for the creation of the City Housing and Urban Development Office 387 Naming the road connecting P. Reyes and Borromeo Sts. in Brgy. Taft to Edilberto M. Romero St. Source: SP, Surigao City

1.2 Transparency and Accountability

The sustained commitment of the city government to the full disclosure policy and the provisions of the ARTA remained in the forefront of the city’s transparency mechanisms. Continuously posted annually in the City Hall main lobby, at the Central Public Market, at the Integrated Land Transport Terminal and at the official city website @ www.surigaocity.gov.ph are the following:

1. Annual Budget 2. Statement of Debt Service 3. Statement of Receipts and Expenditures 4. Annual Procurement Plan/Procurement List 5. Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Accomplishment Report

Also posted on a quarterly basis are the following documents:

1. Trust Fund Utilization 2. 20% Development Fund Utilization 3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Utilization 4. Quarterly Statement of Cash Flow 5. Bid Results on Civil Works, Goods and Services, and Consulting Services 6. Special Education Fund Utilization 7. Unliquidated Cash Advances 8. Manpower Complement 9. Supplemental Procurement Plan

The Citizen’s Charter continues to be in the forefront of the city’s transparency mechanisms in the delivery of front line services. It serves both as the guide for the transacting public and the service commitment of the city employees, in line with the provisions of the Anti Red Tape Act of 2007 (ARTA). The formation of the City Investigating Committee in the previous years, tasked with the conduct of preliminary investigations for complaints concerning erring employees proved to be effective in raising greater awareness among the ranks of city employees as well as that of the transacting public, that the city government is undertaking a no-nonsense approach in handling complaints and grievances.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 4 The sustained conduct of the City Mayor to report to the people, in a publicly held regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod the annual accomplishments of the city government remain an anchor of all the institutionalized reporting mechanisms of the city government.

1.3 Participation

13 more civil society organizations were accredited last year bringing to a total of 72 organizations accredited for this term beginning in 2013. This is by far the highest number of accreditation ever recorded in the city compared to the total number during the previous terms.

Figure 1 Comparative Number of Accredited Civil Society Organizations 2010, 2013, 2015

Total No. of Accredited Organizations 80 70 72 60 50 40 41 30 38 20 10 0 2010 2013 2015

Table 2 Additional Accredited Non-Government, Civil Society and People’s Organizations 2015 Name of Organization SP Accreditation 1. Bag-ong Paraiso Farmers and Fisherfolks Association Res. No. 37-2015 2. Brgy. Sukailang Women’s Association Res. No. 47-2015 3. Independent Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association Res. No. 98-2015 4. Surigao City Fishpond Operators Association Res. No. 180-2015 5. Brgy. Rizal Farmers Marketing Cooperative Res. No. 227-2015 6. San Juan Urban Poor Association Res. No. 211-2015 7. Mabua Fisherfolk Association Res. No. 226-2015 8. Surigao Norte Consumers Organization Res. No. 248-2015 9. Family-Based Action for Children and their Environs in the Slum Association Res. No. 268-2015 10. Rural Improvement Club Producers Cooperative Res. No. 347-2015 11. Mapawa Diversified Farmers’ Association Res. No. 347-2015 12. Panalong Magsasaka Farm Products Producers Association Res. No. 347-2015 13. Little Tondo Urban Poor Settlers Association Res. No. 347-2015 Source: SP Surigao City LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 5 The surge in the number of CSO accreditation can be attributed to the participatory planning and project identification process which includes the membership of non-accredited basic sector organizations. In line with the conduct of the Bottoms-Up Budgeting (BUB) for the local poverty reduction action plan (LPRAP), the Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) has once again been very active in the preparation of LPRAP for CY 2017, project monitoring and acted on several concerns to facilitate the implementation of BUB projects.

Three (3) field monitoring of projects were conducted last year by the City Project Monitoring Committee, aside from the conduct of the CSO general assembly, the gender-sensitivity training and nine (9) meetings held with 21 resolutions passed.

Another milestone made last year is the completion of the project on CSO engagement in the budget preparation process of the city which was supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented by the Surigao Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (SEDFI). A handbook for CSO engagement was developed and pilot tested in the city government and two (2) barangays: Taft and Sukailang.

1.4 Planning & Project Development Services

The updated and risk-sensitive Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of the city was finally approved by the SP last February 2015 under Resolution No. 93-2015. The Zoning Ordinance however which is the implementing tool of the CLUP remained under discussion stage at the SP despite having been presented in no less than two (2) public hearings conducted for the purpose.

The annual preparation of mandatory planning documents like the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), the consolidated Accomplishment Report and Socio Economic Profile was also completed. The AIP this year was further improved to include the climate change expenditure tagging in accordance with new guidelines issued by the DILG.

A workshop on synchronized planning and budgeting, and office performance review was also conducted attended by the local chief executive, members of the SP, department heads, chiefs of offices, the city DILG and local planning staff. This was held off-station at City last May 27-29, 2015.

Performance of secretariat and technical support functions to the City Development Council and its sectoral committees were effectively delivered, including networking and coordination with concerned national government agencies and other departments of the local government, to include representations in the Regional Development Council. In 2015, two (2) general assemblies and eight (8) sectoral committee meetings were held.

Table 3 Summary of CDC Resolutions Passed Surigao City 2015 Resolution T I T L E Number 01-2015 Approving and Adopting the Buenavista and Silop Caves Management Plan 02-2015 Approving the Proposed Community Fish Landing Center for Funding by DA-BFAR 03-2015 Approving the Proposed Upgrading of the Surigao City Slaughterhouse to Class “AA” Standards with Technical and Financial Support from DA-NMIS

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 6 Resolution T I T L E Number 04-2015 Expressing Support and Commitment for the Effective and Successful Implementation of the K to 12 Program of the DepEd 05-2015 Approving and Endorsing the Lipata Port Zone Delineation 06-2015 Requesting the DENR through the Caraga RDC to Fast-Track the Release of the Forest Delineation Survey and the Updated Land Classification Map 07-2015 Approving and Endorsing the Supplemental AIP 2015 08-2015 Approving and Endorsing the AIP 2016 09-2015 Approving and Endorsing the Request of the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Co-Host the 25th Mindanao Business Conference 10-2015 Approving the Creation of the City Competitiveness Committee as a Special Committee under the CDC Source: CPDO, Surigao City

A total of no less than P56.0 million-worth of projects were approved for funding last year to funded by national line agencies and the city for CY 2016 under the Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan/Bottoms-Up-Budgeting approach.

Table 4 BUB Project Proposals Approved for Funding by Different Agencies CY 2016 Source of Fund Total Project Implementing (PhP, in millions) Project Category Agency Cost NGA LGU (PhP, in millions) 1. Agriculture and Fishery DA 5.000 2.600 7.600 2. Environmental Protection DENR 0.500 0.200 0.700 3. Integrated Community Food NAPC 1.500 - 1.500 Production 4. Entrepreneurship/Business DTI 1.800 0.720 2.520 Promotion 5. Disaster Risk Reduction and DILG 2.500 0.200 2.700 Management 6. Community Based Monitoring DILG 3.013 1.500 4.513 System 7. Barangay Water Systems DILG 6.500 2.900 9.400 8. Health DOH 8.895 3.280 12.175 9. Social Welfare DSWD 5.164 3.665 8.829 10. Education Support DepEd 2.500 0.105 2.605 11. Technical-Vocational Training TESDA 2.627 0.630 3.257 12. Project Monitoring & Evaluation 0.200 0.200 TOTAL* 40.000 16.000 56.000 Source: CPDO; *rounded figures

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 7 Land Use and Zoning Regulation, Urban Development and Housing

The sustained implementation of the city’s Zoning Ordinance was given added boost with the approval of the upgraded schedule of fees beginning year 2015 and the conduct of field monitoring on actual zoning compliance. The income from land use and zoning for CY2015 totalled more than P3.0 million which increased by 129% from the P1.3 million of the previous period. Income from the issuance of zoning clearances remains to be the major contributor, such being the primary enforcement function. Data of 2015 show a total of 190 Zoning Clearances issued, 42 Certificates of Zoning Compliance, and 259 Zoning Certifications released. Denials number 36 for zoning clearance applications and three (3) for zoning compliance applications. There were 15 applications for variances, one (1) preliminary subdivision approval and two (2) development permits issued.

Collection of repayments from the city’s housing project in Brgy. Canlanipa amounted to more than P872 thousand which is a reduction of 37% from the P1.38 million in 2015.

Table 5 Income Generated from Land Use and Zoning Administration 2014-2015 TOTAL COLLECTION PARTICULARS 2014 2015 1. ZONING CERTIFICATIONS 24,400.00 81,400.00 2. ZONING COMPLIANCE 102,959.50 169,354.50 3. ZONING CLEARANCE 832,687.16 2,363,277.19 4. INSPECTION/VERIFICATION/ RESEARCH FEE 317,200.00 347,400.00 5. SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 17,526.00 37,826.00 6. APPEAL FEE 18,500.00 13,400.00 SUB-TOTAL 1,313,272.66 3,012,957.69 Income Generated from Urban Development and Housing Projects 2014-2015 TOTAL COLLECTION PARTICULARS/AREA 2014 2015 1. DOJURAI 277,353.28 230,706.75 2. CANLANIPA HOMES 2,258.09 3,000.22 3. RESETTLEMENT 1,002,161.59 517,990.09 4. CERTIFICATION/INSPECTION FEES 16,900.00 9,600.00 5. PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS (city employees) 58,026.32 41,394.39 6. CANLANIPA (Phase IV) 30,992.06 69,501.55 SUB-TOTAL 1,387,691.34 872,193.00 GRAND TOTAL Source: CPDO

1.5 Fiscal Administration

1.5.1 Income

Consolidated income of both the General Fund (GF) and Economic Enterprise (EE) totaled P617,467,530.35 in 2015 which is a 11.04% increase compared to last year’s GF and EE income of P556,070,807.32. Adding the income from the Special Education Fund (SEF) amounting to P17,261,396.44, and other sources bring the total LGU receipts to P634,728,926.79 which is a 10.63% increase from 2014 total income of P573,729,587.57.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 8 In the last five (5) years, the LGU annual income averaged P516.836 million increasing at a rate of 3.72% per annum.

Figure 2 Comparative LGU Income 2010-2016 700

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The LGU share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) in 2015 totaled P462,300,545.00 and this increased by 14.31% compared to the 2014 IRA of only P404,408,726.00. Compared against the total income of the city for the reporting year 2015, the IRA accounts for 72.83% of the city’s total income including the SEF. This is higher than the IRA dependency rate of 70.48% in 2014. Regular revenues consisting of locally-generated income and the IRA share totaled P623,150,055.60 which constitutes 98.17% of the total income for 2015. This is higher than the regular income to total income ratio of 89.5% in 2014.

For the various sources of locally-generated income which totaled P160,849,510.60 in 2015, the bulk comes from business taxes accounting for 25.12%, followed by income from economic enterprises 19.81%, business and service income 17.01%. The business and service income consisted of rental proceeds from commercial buildings, city gym, cultural center and others, as well as fees from the issuance of clearances and the operation of the city livelihood training and productivity center, and repayments from the city’s housing projects. Following next is the income from the real property tax 12.95%, special education tax 10.74%, and regulatory fees 9.39%. The rest of local revenues come from other taxes composed of: community tax, franchise tax, occupation tax, professional tax, property transfer tax, tax on delivery trucks/vans, sand and gravel tax, socialized housing tax, and the interest income from time deposits.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 9 Table 6 COMPARATIVE LGU INCOME BY SOURCE Surigao City 2014-2015 INCOME SOURCE AMOUNT (PhP) A. LOCAL SOURCES 2014 2015 1. Tax Revenue a. Real Property Tax 20,825,709.69 20,904,598.49 b. Special Education Tax 17,658,780.25 17,261,396.44 c. Business Tax 42,845,247.16 40,385,912.38 d. Other Local Taxes 6,981,603.26 7,555,561.91 2. Non-Tax Revenue a. Regulatory Fees (Permits, Licenses & other 11,801,466.00 15,104,469.95 fees) b. Business & Service Income 25,263,428.46 27,353,016.91 c. Other Income/Receipts 268,646.14 432,414.07 d. Income from Economic Enterprises 31,568,497.20 31,852,140.45 SUB-TOTAL 157,213,378.16 160,849,510.60 B. EXTERNAL SOURCES 1. Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) 404,408,726.00 462,300,545.00 2. Share from PCSO/VAT 588,627.00 454,198.69 3. Share from National Wealth, Mining Fees 3,508,366.00 8,342,643.00 4. Miscellaneous Income (Mining Claims, PhilHealth) 924,735.00 2,782,029.50 5. Fire Insurance Claim 7,085,755.41 - SUB-TOTAL 416,516,209.41 473,879,416.19 TOTAL RECEIPTS 573,729,587.57 634,728,926.79 Source: City Accounting Office

Figure 3 2015 LOCAL INCOME DISTRIBUTION (P160.849 Million) Special Economic Business Tax Education Tax Enterprises 25.12% 10.74% 19.81%

Other Taxes 4.70% Real Property Tax 12.95% Business & Regulatory Fees Other Sources Service Income 9.39% 0.27% 17.01%

Comparative performance of regular sources of local revenues such as real property tax, special education tax, business tax, and income from economic enterprises show that the income from real property tax and special education tax decreased in 2014 compared to that of the previous year.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 10 The top performer is the income from business taxes which remained highest earning local revenue source followed by the income from economic enterprises. Business taxes decreased by 5.74%, while the rest of the major local income sources are almost level.

Figure 4 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF MAJOR LOCAL REVENUES Surigao City 2014-2015 (in million PhP)

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In terms of collection performance from major sources in 2015, collection from the general fund surpassed that of the economic enterprises registering a collection efficiency of 95% compared to 93% of the latter. This is a slight improvement from general funds collection performance in 2014 of 94% and economic enterprises at 91%.

For local taxes collection against target, business taxes registered a lower efficiency of only 76% from 85% in 2014. Real property taxes is almost level at 72% from 71% in the previous period. Under economic enterprises the highest collection performing facility is the Land Transport Terminal with an above target collection performance of 103%, followed by the Public Market 95%, Maharlika 81%, , and Slaughterhouse 75%.

Table 7 COLLECTION PERFORMANCE (Major Sources) Surigao City 2015 Estimated Income (PhP) Actual Collection (PhP) % General Fund Local Taxes 149,917,586.00 112,972,201.90 75.36  Real Property 29,149,103.00 20,904,598.49 71.71  Business 53,272,000.00 40,385,912.38 75.81 IRA 462,300,545.00 462,300,545.00 100.00 Share of National Wealth 2,000,000.00 8,342,643.00 417.13 PhilHealth Capitation Fund 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 100.00 TOTAL 616,218,131.00 585,615,389.90 95.03 LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 11 Estimated Income (PhP) Actual Collection (PhP) % Economic Enterprises Market 19,000,000.00 18,135,576.75 95.45 Transport Terminal 8,000,000.00 8,234,373.60 102.93 Slaughterhouse 5,500,000.00 4,128,290.10 75.06 Maharlika 1,680,000.00 1,353,900.00 80.59 TOTAL 34,180,000.00 31,852,140.45 93.19 Source: City Accounting Office

Looking into the comparative performance of collections with the previous period, local taxes increased by 3.17% which is lower compared to the 9.02% of the previous period. Business taxes decreased by 5.74% compared to its more than 24% increase of the previous period. Real Property Taxes is almost level.

Table 8 COMPARATIVE COLLECTION (Major Sources) Surigao City 2014-2015 %* 2014 2015 Increase Actual Collection (PhP) Actual Collection (PhP) (Decrease) General Fund Local Taxes 109,499,462.71 112,972,201.90 3.17  Real Property 20,825,709.69 20,904,598.49 0.37  Business 42,845,247.16 40,385,912.38 (5.74) IRA 404,408,726.00 462,300,545.00 14.31 Share of National Wealth 3,508,366.00 8,342,643.00 137.79 PhilHealth Capitation Fund - 2,000,000.00 TOTAL 517,416,518.71 585,615,389.90 13.18 Economic Enterprises Market 17,431,432.25 18,135,576.75 4.03 Transport Terminal 8,364,436.00 8,234,373.60 (1.55) Slaughterhouse 4,403,328.95 4,128,290.10 (6.24) Maharlika 1,369,300.00 1,353,900.00 (1.12) TOTAL 31,568,497.20 31,852,140.45 0.89 Source: City Accounting Office, *CPDO Computation

Income from the General Fund increased by 13.18% which is slightly higher than the 11.48% in 2014. This is fueled largely by the increase in local taxes of 3.17%, the increase in IRA of 14.31%, the large increase in the share of national wealth at 137% and the collection of the PhilHealth Capitation Fund, which is enough to cushion the impact of the reduction in business taxes by 5.74%. For the Economic Enterprises, the collections is almost level increasing only by 0.89% which is mainly contributed by the increase in public market collections of 4.03% while the rest of the facilities have reduced income.

For real property taxes, the gross total assessed value of taxable real properties reached more than P2.329 billion as of end of December 2014 and this increased to P2.413 billion by end of December 2015. Less the cancellations made for the period and the problematic assessment of more than P180.728 million, the net assessment for 2015 totaled P2.224 billion which is 3.53% higher than the net assessment of P2.148 billion in 2014. Comparative assessment showed an estimated tax due (1.5% basic + 1.0% special education tax) of P55,623,814.00 which increased by 3.55% than the P53,716,043.75 net assessment in 2014.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 12 The collection of both basic real property tax and special education tax for 2014 totaled P38,484,489.94 and this reduced slightly by 0.82% to the 2015 collection of P38,165,994.93. Based on the total collections versus the total assessed tax due, real property tax accomplishment rate for 2015 is 68.61% which is a further reduction of 2014’s 71.64% accomplishment rate.

Table 9 COMPARATIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX ACCOMPLISHMENT RATE Surigao City 2014-2015 2014 2015 Point Tax Due Collection Accomplishment Tax Due Collection Accomplishment Difference in Rate (%) Rate (%) (including SEF) (including SEF) Accomp. Rate 53,716,043.75 38,484,489.94 71.64 55,623,814.00 38,165,994.93 68.61 (3.03)

1.5.2 Expenditures

The city’s total expenditures for 2015 totaled P573,020,261.25. The largest expense went to general governance and administration functions 59%, social services 10.7%, economic and environment services 10.3%, debt repayments 4.6%, operation of economic enterprises 4.7%, disaster risk reduction and management 2.7%, and education services under the special education fund 2.6%.

Economic & Figure 5 Environment Services 10.30% 2015 Expenditures Social Services 10.71% Infrastructure 5.21% Governance & Debt Services Administration 4.60% 59.23% Special Education Fund 2.57%

Disaster Risk ReductionEconomic Enterprises & Management 4.72% 2.66%

EXPENDITURES AMOUNT (PhP) General Fund (Proper) 451,346,822.39  Economic & Environment Services 46,783,033.17  Social Services 74,001,960.82  Infrastructure 8,455,542.00  Governance & Administration 322,106,286.40 20% Development Fund 67,619,343.27  Debt Services 25,027,256.24  Economic & Environment Services 9,244,399.76  Social Services 13,466,983.17  Infrastructure 19,880,704.10 Special Education Fund 13,948,468.06 Economic Enterprises 25,659,257.83 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 14,446,369.70 TOTAL 573,020,261.25

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 13 The total expenditures of 2015 amounting to more than P573.020 million constitute a per capita expenditure of P3,744.03 based on a projected 2015 population of 153,049 (base year NSO 2010 at 2.07% growth rate). This increased by 1.28% from last year’s per capita expenditure of P3,696.47.

Debt servicing for 2015 totaled P25,027,256.24 which reduced by 11.09% compared to 2014 debt payments amounting to P28,151,046. Against the total expenditures, debt payments constitute about 4.6%. This is way below the maximum 20% ceiling in the Local Government Code and still considered exemplary being within the 0-8% bracket of the local governance performance standards.

The income from local economic enterprises in 2015 totaled P31,852,140.45 and the expenditures recorded a total of P25,659,257.83 for a net income of P6,192,882.62. This is lower by 13.6% than last year’s net income of P7,168,208.69. The profitability rate of the city’s economic enterprises reduced to 19.44% from last year’s 22.71%. This profitability rate of between 11-20% is considered a high rating based on local governance performance standards.

Collection expenditures (treasury and assessment services) in 2014 totaled P25,847,605.55 which is an 8.99% increase from the P23,713,934.94 expenses in 2014. Compared against the total amount of local income this year at P 160,849,510.60, the cost-to-collection ratio is 16.06% from 15% in 2014. This means that the LGU is spending 16 centavos for every peso that it collects.

1.5.3 Resource Allocation

Figure 6 BREAKDOWN OF BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS General Fund & Economic Enterprises Surigao City, 2015 (in million PhP and percentage)

MOOE, Special Purpose & Non-Office Capital Outlay Appropriations 7.726 326.663 1.13% 47.81%

DRRM Fund 32.549 4.76%

Development Fund & Aid to Brgys. Personnel Services 95.106 221.198 13.92% 32%

Source: City Budget Office

Total budget appropriations in 2015 is P683,244,514.00 inclusive of three (3) supplemental budgets passed for the same period. In terms of budget performance, the breakdown of budget appropriations for 2015for both the general fund and economic enterprises showed maintenance and other operating expenditures (MOOE), the Special Purpose Appropriations, capital projects, and non-office expenditures accounting for the largest share at 47.8%. This is followed by personnel services at 32%, development fund

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 14 and aid to barangays at 13.9%, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) fund at 4.76%, and capital outlay 1.13%. The above figures are inclusive of three (3) supplemental budgets passed last year.

The actual obligations for Personnel Services (PS) in 2015 totaled P168,566,058.96. This represents about 36.32% of the regular income in the immediately preceding fiscal year amounting to P464,106,316.68 and way below the PS budget cap of 45% for cities.

1.6 Customer Services

The annual processing of business permits during the renewal period (January 2-20) or the Business One Stop Shop Operations (BOSS) remained to be kept at an average of two (2) hours. The Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) in line with recent directives from the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Finance are now using the unified application/renewal form prescribed in the joint memorandum circular.

The fully computerized Business Tax Assessment and Collection System remained operational. Physical signages and process flow charts further aided the transacting public in line with the mandate of R.A. 9485 or the Anti Red Tape Act (ARTA).

All in all, the system adopted by the key front line services, i.e. Business Licensing, Real Property Tax Administration, Zoning Administration, Issuance of Building and Occupancy Permits, of the city government remained to be within accepted national standards.

The city’s front line customer services are instrumental in the determination of the results of the city’s competitiveness index in 2015. It should be noted that the City of Surigao was ranked as the 25th most competitive component city out of 108 component cities surveyed all over the country. The competitiveness index measures indicators on economic dynamism, government efficiency and infrastructure.

1.7 Human Resource Development & Management

Activities relating to human resource recruitment, evaluation, promotion and grievance system were done in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Civil Service Commission, especially with the end in view of maintaining the city’s Level II accreditation with the commission. Five (5) in-house seminars/trainings/workshops with 21 sessions were conducted last year, viz:

1. Seminar-Workshop on Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS): attended by 47 department heads and administrative officers; 2. Retirement and Counseling Seminar: attended by 43 employees; 3. Training Seminar on the Preparation of Office Performance Commitment Review (OPCR) and Individual Performance Commitment Review (IPCR): conducted 18 sessions covering all offices/departments; 4. Employee Welfare Benefits Training Seminar: attended by 70 employees; 5. Training Seminar on Employee Conduct and Discipline: attended by 75 employees.

Granting of employee benefits was sustained, which among others include: the issuance of Salary Adjustments (step increments) for 83 regular employees, regular year-end benefits including year-end wage adjustments for job orders, the productivity enhancement incentive bonus. 17 employees received their retirement/separation from service benefits and the service awards were sustained last year and LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 15 given to 30 years in service (13 employees), 25 years in service (28 employees), and 20 years in service (6 employees).

Hearings and resolutions of conflict were conducted as part of the operationalization of the City Grievance Machinery together with the conduct of meetings and ranking deliberations of the City Personnel Selection Board (PSB). The PSB conducted four (4) screenings last year for 57 vacancies and 165 applicants.

62 new appointments were issued last year covering 29 newly-hired employees and 33 promotions. Number of authorized positions is 595; 570 of which are career positions.

Provision of regular administrative support services such as attendance and leaves management, membership assistance and facilitation of claims to state pension funds, employment certifications, and others are regularly conducted.

2.0 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Education and Manpower Development

Being a major partner of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the delivery of basic education services, the city government provided over P2.0M from its General Fund to provide for the construction/repair of 19 public school building projects in CY2015. Moreover, it expended P15.80M from the Special Education Fund (SEF) to maximize its support to the Education For All (EFA) Initiative.

Shown below are the disbursements by expense class of the SEF:

Personal Services Amount  Honorarium of 32 school board teachers 2,447,531.66  Wages of four (4) non-teaching staff 200,100.00  Year-end bonus 252,000.00 Sub-total 2,899,631.66 MOOE 699,875.06 Capital Outlay  Schoolbuilding projects 1,890,493.14  I.T. Equipment and Software 247,660.00 Sub-total 2,138,153.14 Special Purpose Appropriations  Alternative Learning System 1,571,655.20  Student Development Activities 70,841.00  Mobilization/operational expense for 3 Pilot Schools 3,067,527.00  Sports Development/Physical Fitness 5,400,160.00 Sub-total 10,110,183.20 Grand Total 15,847,843.06

In line with the theme: “Converging Directions” for 2015, the Division of Surigao City implemented a Rationalization Program which paved the way for two (2) additional functional units in the schools division office namely, the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) and the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD). The Rationalization Program aimed to focus government efforts and resources on its core services and improve the efficiency of government services delivery by minimizing overlaps and duplication. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 16 Table 10 Comparative Number of Enrolment Number of Enrolment SY 2013-2014 SY 2014-2015 SY 2015-2016 Level Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Kindergarten 1,514 1,472 2,986 1,524 1,434 2,958 1,381 1,305 2,686 Elementary 11,306 10,358 21,664 11,330 10,495 21,825 11,004 10,136 21,140 Secondary 3,847 3,837 7,684 4,156 3,874 8,030 4,175 3,976 8,151 Total 16,667 15,667 32,334 17,010 15,803 32,813 16,560 15,417 31,977

The total enrolment in public schools increased by 1.48% from 32,334 in SY 2013-2014 to 32,813 in SY 2014 –2015 but decreased by (2.55%) for the current year. The decrease in enrolment was more prominent in the kindergarten level at 9%.

There was, however, a significant increase in the reported Muslim enrollment at 24.24% and 18.18%, respectively for elementary and secondary levels. Likewise the number of enrollees under the Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) increased by 68% or from 3,000 to 5,036.

The table below shows the performance of the division based on vital indicators revolving around access, efficiency and quality:

Performance Indicator SY 2013- SY 2014- SY 2015- 2016 2014 2015 2016 targets Participation Rate  Elementary 102.12 101.23 97.48 99.43  Secondary 54.57 53.47 59.78 60.98 Cohort Survival Rate  Elementary 74.79% 78.68 82.90 84.76  Secondary 78.53% 82.38 82.92 84.58 Simple Drop Out Rate  Elementary 0.00 1.18 -  Secondary 0.07 0.91 - Completion Rate  Elementary 78.32 80.69 82.30  Secondary 76.57 79.77 81.37 NAT-MPS Grade III 79.20 82.56 - 84.21 NAT-MPS Grade VI 80.21 80.12 - 81.72 NAT-MPS Year IV 67.24 62.83 64.09

From the above table it can be gleaned that the trend on Access is decreasing enrolment for Kindergarten and elementary, increasing for secondary; decreasing in Elementary Participation Rate but increasing in secondary. In terms of Efficiency, there is an increasing trend on drop-out rate for both elementary and secondary; increasing percentage of passers for Accreditation & Equivalency 5-Day Training Workshop For Newly Hired Test; increasing completion and cohort survival rates Facilitator and Abot-Alam Literacy Volunteers For for both elementary and secondary levels. As to Alternative Learning System

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 17 quality, the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) for National Achievement Test (NAT) Grade III and Fourth Year were increasing but decreasing in NAT Grade VI.

The primary aim of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) is to boost literacy levels and reduce poverty by providing knowledge and skills to adults and out of school youths. In SY 2015-2016, there were 5,036 ALS enrollees, mostly in the DepEd procured Abot-Alam program, which was undertaken by a consortium of various national government agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) and institutions. Capacity Building Seminars were provided to ALS teachers as well as facilitators and Abot Alam Literacy Volunteers for them to learn more comprehensive and dynamic ways of facilitating the teaching- learning processes.

Workshop On Quality Assurance In Big Book Alternative Learning System Graduation Rites Making

Highlights of the year’s accomplishments include the following awards and recognition:

 Caraga Regional Science High School earned the Bronze in the Creative Innovation Category Junior Level First ASEAN Student Science Project Competition held at Pathum Thani Province, Thailand on July 6-10, 2015 with its researchers Millene Ruth R. Edradan and Sam Jethro L. Cudillo as advised by Maria Ruth R. Edradan with the study entitled, “ TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECT OF BADYANG to COCONUT SCALE INSECT”

 Special Science Elementary School as First Placer in the National Children’s Science Congress held in Manila last February, 2015.

 Rank 1 (Non-Print Category) National Competition for Alternative Learning System (ALS) Learning Facilitators on the Development of information, Education (IEC) and Communication Material for the Alternative Learning System, City on October 28, 2015

 National level “Mga Kuwentong ALS…may Pag-asa”, Surigao City BALS success story chosen last September 7-8, 2015.

 Taft National High School 3rd Runner-up, 12th National Science and Math Quest at City on February 6-8, 2015

 2015 in City on May 10-14,2015:

 Gold-Sepak Takraw -Elementary (Team Category)  Silver-Sepak Takraw - Elementary (Rigo Category) LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 18 At the same time, the division intensified its preparations for the Senior High School (SHS) Program. At the end of the year, five out of the total 18 school building projects in two (2) batches programmed for completion in time for the opening of the SHS in 2016 already started construction. Furthermore, under the Bottom-Up Budgeting, the city government included in its 2017 Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan (LPRAP), the procurement of specialized equipment, tools and materials for the SHS workshops and laboratories for six (6) National High Schools in the total amount of P2.50M.

Through the City Scholarship Program, 432 poor but deserving students were able to enroll in the different technical-vocational institutions and higher education learning institution in the city. The City invested P5.0M to ensure that poverty was not a hindrance to the children’s quest for higher education.

In the area of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the City Government sustained its Livelihood Training and Productivity Program through the operation of the Livelihood Training and Productivity Center in Barangay Luna. A total of 777 trainees were able to complete short term technical-vocational courses in three (3) batches of regular trainings.

In line with the thrust of developing a competent workforce and ensuring productive employment opportunities, TESDA offered Graduation of Trainees of the Livelihood Training and Productivity Center (LTPC) scholarship grants to qualified and deserving beneficiaries in post secondary, non-degree technical vocational education. A total of 207 persons benefitted from the Scholarship Programs of the TESDA at the LTPC, as follows:

Scholarship Program Course/Trade Area No. of Scholars Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) Manicure & Pedicure 60 Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) Shielded Metal Arc: Welding 25 Handicraft (Brgy.Poctoy) 41 Handicraft (Brgy. Mat-i) 41 Bottom Up Budgeting (BUB) Body Massage (PWD) 20 PWDs Shoe & Umbrella Repair 20 PWDs

278 trainees passed the assessment National Certification (NC) II in different trade areas from January to December 2015. Most of them were assessed in Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II and Beauty Care NC II. The Competency Assessment and Certification anchored on the Philippine TVET Qualification and Certification System (PTQCS) has been implemented by TESDA to professionalize local skilled workers.

As part of their Community Outreach program, the trainees conducted community-based trainings on Manicure and Pedicure, Body Massage, Shoe and Umbrella Repair and Handicraft particularly in Barangay Poctoy and Mat-I and in the Municipality of Socorro, .

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 19 2.2 Health and Nutrition

The city government, through the City Health office, conducted various programs and projects that support the strategic thrusts of the Kalusugang Pangkalahatan (Universal Health Care) program of the Department of Health (DOH): 1) Achieve the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of improving maternal and child health and combating priority infectious and non-communicable diseases; 2) Provide financial risk protection through expansion in the enrolment and benefit delivery of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP); and 3) Improve access to quality health care which includes the upgrading of public hospital and health facilities, ensuring adequate health human resources and securing the availabilty of essential medicines.

Table 11 VITAL HEALTH INDICES 2013-2015

INDEX 2013 2014 2015 Crude Birth Rate 19.26 17.63 18.0 Crude Death Rate 8.44 5.90 5.82 Infant Mortality Rate 9.83 10.55 7.26 Under five Mortality Rate 20.36 17.33 10.89 Maternal Mortality Rate 5.62 1.51 1.03

In 2015, a total of 2,756 livebirths occurred in the city of Surigao, reflecting a Crude Birth Rate of 18.0 while the Crude Death Rate was estimated at 5.82 with a total of 890 deaths. The Top leading causes of mortality were Cardiovascular Diseases, Multi-Organ Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Septicemia and Cancer (All-types). It has been observed that Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Pneumonia were the only communicable diseases that remain in the top ten leading causes of mortality.

On the other hand, the top common diseases consulted at the health centers including hospitals are Cough and Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Fever, Dog Bites cases, and Skin Diseases.

The Infant Mortality Rate decreased by 3.29 percentage points at 7.26 from the previous year’s figure of 10.55 per 1000 livebirths. This positive trend can be attributed to the implementation of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program, which has been given priority in the Barangay Health Centers. The leading causes of Infant mortalities are: Neonatal Sepsis, Pneumonia, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease and Prematurity.

There were 30 recorded underfive mortalities during the year, reflecting a rate of 10.89. This was a significant reduction from the previous year’s figure of 17.33. Furthermore, among cities in Caraga region, the city had the lowest mortality rate for underfive children. The most common causes of deaths among this age group were: Sepsis, Pneumonia and Congenital Heart Diseases.

Similarly, the Maternal Mortality rate reduced to 1.09 during the year. While this was an improvement as compared to the previous years, still it meant that there was one (1) mother in every 1,000 live births who died during pregnancy, delivery or postpartum. Hence, the local government continued to intensify the promotion of facility-based delivery, handled by skilled health professionals. The causes for the maternal deaths were Congestive Heart Failure secondary to severe Anemia and Acute Blood Loss due to ruptured uterus.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 20 Table 12 BIRTHING HOME DELIVERIES BY FACILITY

BIRTHING FACILITY 2013 2014 2015 Deliveries Deliveries Deliveries Buenavista Birthing Home 5 7 1 Luna District 103 157 539 San Jose Birthing Home 16 9 4 San Juan District 478 469 468 Taft Birthing Home (BEmONC Facility) 161 138 731 Talisay Birthing Home 15 7 16 Washington District Birthing Facility 130 593 872 TOTAL 908 1380 2631

As reflected in the above table, there were 2,631 birthing home deliveries in 2015, which reflected an almost 100% increase from the previous year. The 24/7 operation of the four (4) birthing facilities in Luna, San Juan, Taft and Washington District Health Centers and the presence of the HIKDOP Island Birthing home in Buenavista, Talisay and San Jose contributed to the increase of the number of deliveries in these facilities while the number of home deliveries handled by Trained Birth Attendants (“hilot”) also continued to drop from CY 2012 to 2015 . The campaign on zero home delivery will be sustained until the MDG goal of zero maternal mortality is achieved.

In line with the thrusts of the Maternal Newborn Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) Program, Pregnant women with four (4) or more prenatal visits increased by five (5) percentage points from 54% in 2014. Similarly the percentage of pregnant women given TT2+ increased from 53% to 62% due to the strengthened campaign of health workers and community volunteers on the importance of Tetanus Toxoid Immunization. On the other hand, while there was adequate supply, the percentage of pregnant women given complete Iron with Folic Acid remained at 42% due to the common preference to another kind of iron supplementation. The percentage of Fully Immunized Children also reduced from 84% in 2014 to 79% in 2015 due to shortage of pentavalent vaccines.

Holding of the Buntis Day (left) and the Buntis Congress (right) in line with the thrusts of the MNCHN program

Under the Nutrition Program, the operation timbang coverage or full weighing of 0-71 months pre- school children increased from 82.72% in 2014 to 84.60% in 2015, the prevalence rate of underweight (UW) and severely underweight (SUW) pre- school children increased slightly from 9.04% to 9.29%, with the island barangays of Cantiasay, Bilabid and Danawan having the highest prevalence of UW and SUW children. On the other hand, 190 severely undernourished school children from 16 elementary schools were provided with supplementary feeding. This project was prioritized by the city government and lodged LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 21 to the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the total amount of P360,000.00.

Mass Mobilization on Responsible Parenthood-Family Planning Feeding the malnourished school pupils Out of the 1,516 deliveries at the birthing facilities, 1,301 or 86% were screened. This was a result of the continued information, education and motivation campaign on the Newborn Screening Program.

Through the sustained implementation of the Family Planning Program, the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) increased from 51% to 53%. This was due to the availability of family planning supplies and commodities in the district and barangay levels and the conduct of continuous contraceptive counseling during and immediate post partum. However, this still fell short of the regional MDG target of 75%.

For this year, Ten (10) of the health centers situated in barangay Buenavista, Ipil, Manjagao, Nabago, San Jose, San Juan, Talisay, Washington and other TB Dots Centers were improved. Six Hundred Fifty Two (652) Community Volunteer Health Workers (CVHW) were renewed and registered. These CVHWs served as immediate partners of health professionals in the delivery of basic health services specifically in the barangay health centers were they served 130,000 people throughout the year.

During the year, the DOH, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted the National School-Based Adolescent Immunization among children enrolled in Grade I and Grade VII with DOH-recommended vaccines. A total of 1,460 grade 1 children were vaccinated with Measles-containing vaccine and 2,283 with Tetanus Diphtheria while for the Grade 7 students, 1,864 or 52% were vaccinated with both the Measles Rubella and Tetanus Diphtheria. These vaccines were introduced as an integral immunization strategy to fight and eliminate measles and tetanus and to control Mumps, Rubella and Diphtheria.

Conducting the School-Based For having remained a “MALARIA-FREE CITY” for several Immunization to Grade 7 students years, the city government received an incentive from the DOH amounting to P400,000.00. The said incentive was earmarked for sustaining the programs and activities that would support this status.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 22 Throughout the year, there were 403 dengue cases reported with 0 fatality rate, including the Dengue outbreak at Barangay Cantiasay where 22 children of Cantiasay Elementary School ages 1 to 16 years old were hospitalized and 14 of them were diagnosed with Dengue fever. As an immediate response, the city government through the City health office executed search and obliterate interventions in coordination with the barangay officials and the school administrators. In totality, Barangay Washington had the highest number of dengue cases with 71 reported throughout the year, followed by Barangay Taft with 59 then San Juan with 40.

(left) Meeting with Barangay Officials, School Principal and Teachers of Cantiasay Elementary & High School, Barangay Health Workers (BHW) and Barangay Sanitation Implementors (BSI); (right) Clean-Up, Search and Destroy Activity

While the case detection rate of Tuberculosis (TB) decreased to 168% from 198% of last year, the TB cure rate increased from 81% in 2014 to 85% in 2015.However, this was still short of the 90% target for TB cure rate. The provision of food supplementation to patients undergoing treatment contributed much to encourage them to complete their treatment. The city government also manifested its strong support to the National TB Control program through the enforcement of local ordinance no. 368 series of 2014: An Ordinance Strengthening and Establishing Information drive, Active case finding and Tuberculin Skin Support Mechanisms in the Implementation of Testing to children 0-9 yrs. old in Barangay Day-asan the TB Control Program of the City health Office during the observance of the National Tuberculosis in the City of Surigao, which provides among Awareness Month others an annual fund allocation to ensure program development and effective delivery of services and the creation of the Surigao City TB Council.

Through the initiatives of the city government to combat HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STI) decreased from the 318 cases reported in 2014 to 180 or 57%. The 100% condom use being imposed to all entertainment establishment workers contributed to this decrease. The city health office also conducted intensified school-based awareness campaign, Mobile counseling and testing in the different schools and offices.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 23 Under the Dental Health Program, 75.82% of the 4,132 children aged 12-71 months old were considered as orally fit for the year after having been provided with Basic Oral Health Care (BOHC) services. The same services were provided also to adolescent and youth aged 10-24 years, pregnant women and older persons 60 years and above.

As a result of the efforts of the city government to promote and preserve environmental sanitation, 100% of the households are now enjoying access to safe water: 3% of households with level I water Conduct Lectures on STI/HIV/AIDS to clients at the Social system, 37% of households with level II and 59% Hygiene Clinic with level III. On the other hand, 90% or 29,429 households in the city already have sanitary toilets.

The Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) underwent several capacity building activities during the year, such as the Training on Psychiatric Emergency Management and the Public Health Management of Evacuation Centers, in preparation for emergencies and disasters. The HEMS also participated in the conduct of earthquake and flood drills, among other activities, as its commitment and support, being a member of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC).

Also in support to the health agenda of Participating in the All Hazard Incident Management Team (IMT) Training President Aquino and as part of the poverty- reduction initiative of the city government, four (4) projects of the city government were implemented under the 2015 Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) through the DOH in the total amount of P3.50M. These were the training of Health Providers on Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care and Health Facilities Enhancement Program, and the provision of multivitamins for undernourished children as part of the MNCHN program. The completion of the Libuac Health Center with Birthing Facility and Construction of Barangay Talisay Health Center with birthing facility were pipelined for implementation under the Health Facility Enhancement Program of the DOH. Moreover, in the same year, the following health projects were approved for the 2016 BUB:

Project Location BUB Fund Construction of Barangay Health Center with birthing facility Barangay Alegria 1,700,000.00 Construction of Barangay Health Center with birthing facility Barangay Bonifacio 1,700,000.00 Rehabilitation of Barangay Health Center Zaragosa 500,000.00 Rehabilitation of Barangay Health Center Catadman 500,000.00 Rehabilitation of Barangay Health Center Manjagao 500,000.00 Rehabilitation of Barangay Health Center Mabua 500,000.00

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 24 Project Location BUB Fund Provision of toilet bowls & construction materials for 2000 54 barangays 2,000,000.00 HHs Installation of Water Bacteriological Analysis & Potability City Health Office 1,495,440 testing Center at the City health Office Lab. (provision of 1 unit water bacteriological analyzer) TOTAL 8,895,440.00

2.3 Social Welfare and Development

In 2015, a total of P97.10M was utilized for the implementation of social welfare programs and services. Of this amount, 71% or P69.10M was sourced from the national government for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pinoy Program, which benefitted 8,218 poor households in the city.

FUNDING PROGRAM SERVICE COUNT DISBURSED SOURCE  Program on Youth Welfare and 636 131,600.00 LGU Development External  Early Childhood Care and Development 3,317 5,174,520.00 LGU (ECCD) External  Supplemental Feeding - Day Care children 3,317 5,224,520.00 LGU/External  Special Social Services for Children in 64 2,100.00 LGU Conflict with the Law (CICL)  Social Services for children at the 25 668,890.75 LGU Residential Center for streetchildren External  Social Services provided to Commercial- 1 540.00 LGU Sexual Exploited Children (CSEC)  Abused Children (RA 7610) 165 27,361.00 LGU  Emergency Assistance Program 1,192 648,114.00 LGU External  Program for the Welfare of Disabled 451 485,200.00 LGU Persons External  Program for the Welfare of the Elderly 10,229 11,054,470.00 LGU EXTERNAL  Family Welfare Program & 4Ps 8,218 69,143,600.00 External

 Community Welfare Program 168 4,532,000.00 LGU EXTERNAL  Women Welfare Program 3,100 85,000.00 LGU - Services for women victims of 343 12,641.00 LGU VAWC (RA 9262)

TOTAL 27,286 97,190,556.75

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 25 A total of 3,317 preschool children were served in 77 Day Care Centers and 17 Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) in the city. These children also benefitted from the Supplementary Feeding Program of the DSWD, with a total funding of P5.20M. The feeding program lasted 120 days.

In line with its effort to upgrade the provision of Day Care Services according to the Supplemental Feeding at Day Care Centers standards set forth in Republic Act 8980 otherwise known as the Early Childhood Care and Development Act, the city government expended over P0.40M for eight (8) projects under the general fund for the repair and improvement of Day Care Centers. Furthermore, the construction of the Day Care Centers in Payawan, Barangay Luna and Barangay San Pedro were completed during the year under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (GPB) Program with a project cost of P.90M per center. These infrastructure projects were implemented through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) approach or a community-driven development project, that aims to empower communities by enhancing their participation in village-level governance where community members are involved in designing, implementing, and managing development activities that reduce poverty.

In 2015, the city was a recipient of the Gawad Paglilingkod Sa Sambayanan (GAPAS) Award conferred by the DSWD, as Model LGU in the implementation of Day Care Services. Moreover, the LGU of Barangay Canlanipa was also awarded as Model Day Care Center and the Regional Federation of Day Care Workers, chaired by a Day Care Worker of Barangay Rizal, was recognized as Best People’s Organization.

The Gawad Paglilingkod Sa Sambayanan ( GAPAS) Awards

Through the continued operation of the Residential Center for street children in Barangay Anomar, 25 homeless and neglected children were provided with opportunities to live in a home environment and given access to education, spiritual development, livelihood training, self- discipline and behavioral modification sessions, to prepare them for their reintegration with their families and communities. Various socio-civic groups and even students from local colleges provided in-kind donations and distributed bundles of joy to the children in the Socialization of the wards with their center. donors at the residential center LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 26 The Crisis Center for Women and Children (CCWC) effectively catered to 165 children of which 84 were sexually abused, 78 were physically and psychological abused and three (3) were abandoned. 343 women who were victims of abuse and violence covered under the Anti-VAWC Law (RA 9262) were provided with temporary shelter, food assistance, counseling, paralegal service, stress debriefing and medical assistance at the CCWC.

64 Children in Conflict with the Law ( CICL) aged 13 to 17 were also provided with the needed intervention services and diversion programs particularly on counseling, food assistance, casework, temporary shelter, educational assistance, paralegal services and reintegration to parents/guardian as provided under RA 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. 27 of these CICLs were admitted to the Bahay Pag-asa for short-term residential care while awaiting court disposition. Some of these children were considered neglected, abandoned or abused.

Added impetus was given to the implementation of program and services for out–of- school Youth through the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP). The PYAP participated in training for self and social enhancement and honed as a volunteer organization to assist in disaster operation, particularly in relief and evacuation efforts. There were 636 youth provided with social enhancement, educational assistance and capability building. 16 out- of-school youth availed of a scholarship program under the BUB program. Educating the youth center volunteers on disaster

preparedness Under the Women Welfare program, 3,100

women availed of services on social communication and

skills development, maternal and child care, self – enhancement skills session, counseling, and Gender Sensitivity Training.

During the year, the Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System, under the leadership of the SP Chairperson on Women and Family, spearheaded the observance of significant days for women, specifically the Women’s Month in March and the 18-Day Campaign against VAWC (Violence Against Women and Meeting of the City GAD Focal Points Children) in November.

The International Women’s Day on March 8, 2015 was made more significant with the signing of the Amended Protocol for a Coordinated Response to VAWC and Medico-legal Cases by concerned duty bearers and partners. The Protocol was amended after a series of meetings wherein the provisions were deliberated upon and inputs were provided to further enhance the Protocol and make it more relevant. Moreover, the 11th Women with Disabilities Day was Signing of the Amended Protocol led by City also observed in March 23 by the hanging of tarpaulins Mayor Ernesto Matugas (center) to raise public awareness of said event.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 27 In 2015, the city government implemented two (2) GAD–related projects under the BUB of the DSWD: the Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for principals & teachers, barangay officials and uniformed personnel and the Training on GAD Planning and Budgeting (GPB) for barangay officials and members of the GAD Focal Point System. The GPB training was conducted in pursuance to the guidelines set under the Joint Memorandum circular (JMC) No. 2013-01, "Guidelines on the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women” issued by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the DILG, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Training on GAD Planning & Budgeting Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

The BUB program was also instrumental to the implementation of several projects for the benefit of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). These included Capability Building trainings on RA 9442 or the Magna Carta for PWDs, BP 344 or the Accessibility Law and Sign Language Training; Skills training on Massage Therapy and Shoe and Umbrella Repair were completed by 40 PWDs at the Livelihood Training and Productivity Center. These were funded under the BUB program of TESDA. Seven (7) PWD organizations availed of the livelihood program: “Kabuhayan Stater Kits” of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the total amount of P560,000.00. Also realized during the year was the The City Mayor (center) assisted by provision of assistive devices to the PWD recipients through City DILG Director Mary Ann Tomate nd the DSWD. Such project was one of the city government’s (2 from left) distributing assistive devices approved projects under its CY2014 Local Poverty Reduction to PWDs Plan. The city mayor himself led the distribution of the said devices to the beneficiaries.

As part of the city’s program to strengthen families as the basic unit of the society, Responsible Parenting Classes were conducted to 2,493 couples in various locations in the city. 281 would be couples attended weekly pre-marriage counseling sessions to provide key information and understanding on marriage and its relationship, maternal and child health, family planning, responsible parenthood and home management.

The traditional “Pre-Valentine Kasalan” was also conducted and a total of 69 couples availed of this cost-free marriage solemnization performed by the City Mayor.

During the year, the Local Civil Registry (LCR) recorded a total of 7,810 births, 1,596 deaths and 866 marriage licenses issued. With the continuing implementation of RA 9048 and 10172, there were 176 application for petitions for clerical error, which earned for the city an income of P2.0M reflecting an Newly-wed couples in the Pre Valentine Kasalan increase of 9.06% from the previous year’s collection of P1.80M.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 28 A total of 1,887 indigent elderly persons were provided with social pension during the year. This consisted of a monthly financial assistance of P500.00 to help them in their basic needs such as food and medicines. With the lowering of the minimum required age of potential beneficiaries from the original 77 years old to 65 years old, more indigent senior citizens availed of this social pension program of the DSWD.

Furthermore, in compliance to RA 10645 or "An Senior citizens receiving their social pension Act Providing for the Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for All Senior Citizens,” 5,033 senior citizens in the 54 barangays of the city were given Philhealth Lifetime Membership, which, in effect, entitled them to receive the benefits and discounts extended to ordinary PhilHealth members.

As reported by the City Health Office, 978 senior citizens were vaccinated with Pneumococcal and 2,273 with Influenza immunizations. Such was in line with its program of promoting the health and wellness of Senior Citizens.

The Federation of Association of Surigao City Senior Citizens (FASCSC) was recognized for its contribution to the program of the DSWD particularly in advancing the interests and preserving the rights of senior citizens and was conferred the GAPAS Award- Best Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FSCAP).

Emergency assistance in the form of transportation, medical and burial assistance was extended to 315 individuals in crisis situation. 432 families, on the other hand, received disaster relief assistance and 76 were provided with food assistance.

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pinoy Program (4Ps) served 8,218 families during the year with a total funding of P69.10M million as cash assistance to address the short-term financial needs of poor families. As a support mechanism to the conditional cash transfer program, a total grant amount of P1.02M under the Providing food assistance to families of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) was granted to 102 apprehended fishermen in Indonesia 4Ps families as they embarked on these following livelihood activities: Lobster and Bangus Production in Brgy. Day– asan, Catering Services, and Goat Raising in Barangay Luna.

The city government, through the implementation of its Moral Recovery program (MRP), conducted Value Formation Seminars in barangay Sabang, Ipil and Mabua. These seminars aimed to inculcate positive moral values among the citizenry , for them to live uprightly and for the communities to attain peace and order that would in turn contribute to sustainable development in the countryside.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 29 2.4 Housing

Based on the NSO Survey of 2010, 11,410 or 38.07% of the total households in the city did not own houses or lots hence, the city government continued to provide security of tenure to disadvantaged families through resettlement and preparation of pertinent documents for titling to the beneficiaries of the Canlanipa Housing Project. During the year, the city government generated P0.87M in revenues from lot payments of these beneficiaries.

An estimated 9,319 households or 32% of the total households were identified as Meeting of the Local Housing Board and presentation of the informal settlers who were occupying slum Localized Community Mortgage Program areas and those areas identified as danger zones.

The development of the Socialized Housing Project in Barangay Cagniog under the National Housing Authority (NHA) was given priority by the City Government considering its purpose of serving as a resettlement site for families living in danger zones and those affected by government projects. The project dubbed as NHA Surigao Country Homes has an expanse of 7.0 hectares with 275 residential lots, parks and playground, a solid waste management facility and other community facilities.

During the year, two (2) landmark ordinances were passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod to further strengthen the provision of housing services to communities, being one of the mandates of the LGU under the Local Government Code of 1991, namely: Ordinance 379 series of 2015: An Ordinance Creating the Local Housing Board and For Other Purposes; and Ordinance 386 series of 2015: An ordinance Creating the City Housing and Urban Development Office. With the adoption of these two ordinances, more focus will be given to the formulation, development and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated housing and land development program of the city government.

The Local Housing Board was convened twice during the year where issues confronting the housing program such as the selling of awarded lots, transfer of rights of awarded lots and appeals of beneficiaries or any disputes relating to lot occupancy, vendee of rights were appropriately acted upon.

2.5 Peace, Security and Disaster Management

2.5.1 Protective Services

In 2015, there was a total crime volume (TCV) of 919 recorded in Surigao City from January to December 2015 reflecting a decrease of 919 crimes or 41% as compared to the same period in 2014. Of this, 782 were Index Crimes while 539 were Non Index Crimes. The Average Monthly Crime Rate (AMCR) reduced considerably from 125.58 to 72.08.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 30 Crime Volume 2013 2014 2015 Total Crime Volume 2,399 2,240 1,321 Index Crime 1,230 1,228 782 Non-Index Crime 1,169 1,012 539 Total Crime Cleared 465 498 405 Crime Clearance Efficiency 19.4% 22.23 30.66 Total Crime Solved 419 380 317 Crime Solution Efficiency 17.47% 17.0% 24.0% Average Monthly Crime Rate 138.27 125.58 72.08 Source: Surigao City Police Station

Out of the 1,321 crimes reported, 405 crimes were cleared reflecting a Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE) equivalent to 30.66% and out of 405 crimes cleared, 317 were solved reflecting a Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) equivalent to 24.0%.

Figure 7

Comparative distribution of Index crimes from January to December 2015 versus the same period in the previous year indicated that though THEFT was still the most prevalent crime in the city, there was, however, a significant decrease of 290 incidents of theft. There was also a corresponding decrease in the incidence of the following crimes: 107 incidents of Physical Injuries, 82 incidents of Robbery and two (2) incidents of Homicide.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 31 Figure 9 CRIME TREND

Crime Trend as shown above between January to December 2014 and January to December 2015 clearly showed the reduction of crime volume for majority of the months indicated except for the lone month of October 2015 wherein there was an increase of 29 crime incidents. In general, crimes incidence declined during the current year as compared to the previous year.

Table 13 Comparative Accomplishment on Illegal Drugs CY 2013-2015 Illegal Drugs No of Opns Persons Marijuana Street Value Nr of Cases Shabu Year conducted Arrested Leaves Plants (Php) Filed (g) (g) (pcs) 2015 24 35 130.39 2,320,624.58 24 2014 27 42 1,277 3.81 11,497,410.00 77 2013 24 35 130.39 401,180.00 24 Source: City PNP Annual Reports

The Surigao City Police Station sustained the intensified operations on illegal drugs. In 2015, 43 persons were arrested with a total value of P2.30M worth of illegal drugs and 74 cases filed in court.

On the other hand, a total of seven (7) operations were conducted against illegal gambling (“Swertres” and Fruit Game machine) which led to the arrest of three (3) suspects and confiscation of gambling paraphernalia and cash amount. The station recorded five (5) persons arrested and confiscation of six (6) firearms on the intensified campaign against loose firearms. Furthermore, 68 persons were arrested in line with the conduct of intensified operation in the campaign against Wanted Persons.

Among the other notable accomplishments of the Surigao City Police Station was the recovery of stolen items, which were returned to the legitimate owners. These items include 18 single motorcycles and other assorted stolen items and the arrest of 17 suspects. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 32 Table 14

The campaign on the “No Plate NO Travel” policy and OPLAN Sita led to the apprehension of 1,332 traffic violators, who were subsequently issued traffic citation tickets, and whose vehicles/motorcycles without pertinent documents were impounded.

Nine (9) operations were conducted in coordination with the officials and of Barangay Taft and Washington relative to the enforcement of City Ordinance 310 series of 2012 (Curfew for Minors).

In line with its Public Information and Advocacy programs, the City PNP personnel distributed flyers in public places and conducted lectures in different schools in order to raise people’s awareness on the discharge of the sworn duties of policemen and women within the framework of the Integrated Transformation Program – Performance Governance System (ITP-PGS). The ITP-PGS is the governance roadmap of the PNP and is now referred as the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. (Peace and Order Agenda for Transformation and upholding of the Rule-Of- Law) Plan 2030.

Distributing ITP flyers to the community (above) and attending a meeting with barangay officials (below)

As part of its campaign to empower the citizenry and sustain partnership with other pillars of the criminal justice system, the police personnel conducted mobile patrol with the barangay tanods, barangay visitations and meetings with barangay officials. A total of 121 The City PNP personnel participating in the cleaning of various dialogues (“pulong-pulong”) were riverbanks conducted by the station during the year. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 33 The Surigao City Police Station actively participated in religious and health/physical fitness activities to help boost their sense of morality and spirituality in the conduct of their routine duties, and help promote mental alertness and physical endurance. Their participation on environmental protection programs included the cleaning of riverbanks, seashore, tree planting and rehabilitation of woodlands. A coastal clean-up in Barangay Sabang was organized by the station as part of the Earth Day Celebration with the theme: “It’s our Time to lead”.

In support to criminal investigation of the City PNP, the City Crime Laboratory Office received a total of 1,115 requests for forensic examinations, which included SOCO responses and field laboratory works. The forensic examinations completed were drug test examinations, macro-etching of vehicles, dangerous drugs identification, firearms examination, autopsies, Serological exam, and others.

Enhancing awareness & appreciation of the value of student involvement in the Anti-drug campaign

Among the significant accomplishments of the City Crime Laboratory Office were the examination and safekeeping of seized drugs, the attendance of examiners to a total of 125 court duties as support service to the prosecution of criminal cases. The office also conducted lectures and seminars to high schools students and even to the Pantawid Pamilya beneficaries to promote student/community involvement and partnerships in the anti-drug campaign.

The office also teamed up with the Surigao City Police Station and officials of barangay Washington in the conduct of a Supplemental Feeding Project for children in four (4) puroks during the observance of the Police Community Relations (PCR) Month with the theme: Matibay na Ugnayang Mamamayan at Pulisya, Simbolo ng Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan.

On Jail Management, the City BJMP maintained a ZERO escape and the disturbance-free environment at the City Jail. During the year, the average jail population was 249 inmates.

Greyhound operations were regularly conducted to seize contrabands inside the jail and security inspection heightened among jail visitors to prevent dangerous drugs from being brought inside the facility. Security survey inspections were conducted by a representative of the BJMP-Caraga Ten (10) SCJ inmates graduating in the ALS Program of Regional Intelligence Unit and the to the DepEd evaluate the weak points of the city jail.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 34 As part of their rehabilitation program, the inmates actively participated in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program of the Department of Education. This program allowed them to earn time allowances which deduct from their imprisonment. Further, it gave inmates with a low level of educational attainment the opportunity to finish their elementary and/or secondary education.

The Therapeutic Community Modality Program was religiously implemented to help inmates develop nationalism, social responsibility and spirituality while in detention and help develop a healthy and peaceful environment inside the jail.

Monthly dialogues were conducted by jail officials to the cell mayors in order to learn from them firsthand the pressing issues and concerns of the inmates and ensure that conflicts were given immediate resolutions and Conducting dialogues with cell mayors gaps in services, if any, acted upon.

Aside from the regular monitoring of the inmates’ health condition, various activities were undertaken to raise their level awareness particularly on the hazards of smoking. Inmates were counseled and anti-smoking signage, posters and tarpaulins were posted inside and outside the jail facility. The inmates also availed of the Influenza vaccine and other basic services especially during the conduct of medical and dental missions.

Posting of anti-smoking campaign materials inside and outside the jail facility

The potability of the water in the facility was tested and its water source was eventually chlorinated to ensure that no incidence of water-borne disease would manifest among the jail population.

Livelihood activities for the inmates were promoted such as Bead bag Making, Rug Making, Twine Bag making, Lantern Making and Furniture Making. The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) also conducted a training on Rope Making Using Coconut fiber. The Surigao City Jail Livelihood Center was constructed and completed during the year to sustain these various micro entrepreneurial activities of the inmates and inculcate in them the value of self-reliance. Inmates’ Livelihood Exhibit at the Luneta Park

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 35 Moreover, regular religious activities and sports tournaments were conducted to support the holistic rehabilitation of inmates in the facility as well their eventual reintegration to the mainstream of society.

The city BJMP also facilitated the registration of 51 inmates for the coming 206 National Elections.

The city government provided an annual budget allocation for the operations of the city jail and approved requests for supplemental budgets and additional budgetary requirements for needed repairs of the facility. In addition, the city jail also received from the city government, office supplies and furniture as well as sports items especially during the celebration of the National Correctional Consciousness Week (NACOCOW). Other private entities or individuals and religious groups also donated assorted supplies and food packs to the inmates. The Integrated bar of the Philippines-Surigao del Norte Chapter provided free legal consultation and distributed toiletries. . The week-long celebration of the NACOCOW showed the solidarity of service providers and jail management in working towards the upliftment of the jail populace.

Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Surigao del Norte Chapter conducted Jail Visitation to SCJ Inmates with free legal consultation and shared packs of toiletries to the inmates

During the celebration of the 24th Anniversary of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Caraga in August 2015 with the theme: “Maayos na Pamamahala ng Pilitan, Kaagapay ng Bayan sa Pagtaguyod at Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan”, the Surigao City jail, under the management of Jail Inspector Diovin C. Auza, was awarded the Best City Jail in Caraga Region in 2015 for maintaining zero jail incident, beautification and cleanliness and steady execution of Inmates’ Welfare and Development (IWD) programs.

The Plaque of Merit awarded to Surigao City Jail as 2015 Best City Jail in BJMP-Caraga

Moreover, two (2) personnel of the Surigao City Jail received the following individual awards:

JO2 Rollie M Alcantara Best Escort Officer JOI Meljean J Moreno Best health Officer

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 36 With the objective of providing a less costly alternative to imprisonment of first-time offenders who are likely to respond to individualized community-based treatment programs, the Surigao City Probation and Parole Office (CPPO) completed 45 investigation referrals from the courts and other referring agencies, reflecting an investigation completion rate of 100%. Out of the 28 Court Investigation Referrals received by the office, 25 petitioners for probation were recommended to the referring Courts for the grant of Probation, while 3 petitioners with legal disqualifications were recommended for the denial of their petition for Jail visit and interview to detention prisoners who applied for probation. probation due to legal disqualifications.

The CPPO supervised 149 clients released on probation and parole surveillance. These clients lived normally in the community with their families as productive, law abiding citizens and reformed individuals. Had these convicted offenders been incarcerated, the government would have spent a huge amount for food, medicines as well as salaries of jail personnel. Approximately, the office generated a savings to government in the amount of P3,263,100.00.

The CPPO continued to implement the Therapeutic Community Ladderized Program (TCLP) to clients with the goal of helping them move from “wrong living to right living”. In 2015, the percentage of attendance of the clients to the TCLP was pegged at 95%.

Among the other activities initiated by the CPPO for the benefit of its clients, in partnership with the city government and other national agencies were the following:

Program/Activity Partner No. of beneficiaries Balik Eskwela Program City Mayor’s Office 45 clients Forum on RA 9003: Solid Waste management City ENRO 59 clients Seminar on RA 10121: Disaster Risk Reduction and City DRRMO 52 clients Management Seminar on Organic Farming and Backyard City Agriculture Office 52 clients Gardening Seminar on RA 9165, 9287, 1602 in observance of City PNP 33 clients Crime Prevention Month Signing of MOA with DENR re: 20 has. Planting area City DENR for SCPPO clients Consultative dialogue with city inmates in 7 inmates observance of the 21st NCCW

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 37 Distribution of school supplies and 49 pack bags to recipients under the Balik Eskwela 2015

ALS Mobile Teacher facilitating TC Phase I session to ALS group with 20 learners (left-above) & clients during the Community Work Service (left- below)

In the area of Fire Prevention, the Bureau of Fire Protection conducted the following activities in line with intensified campaign to prevent any incidence of fire within the city:

Total number of establishments inspected 3,056 No. of households conducted house to house Fire Safety 2,510 Campaign Total number of establishments conducted pre-fire planning 50 Total number of barangays conducted with Ugnayan sa Barangay 54 through Fire Drills/Seminars & pre-fire planning

There were 36 fire incidents recorded during the year affecting residential, commercial/ office, grass fire; vehicular and government building. This reflected a continuing reduction of fire incidents as compared to the 47 incidents in 2014 and 40 in 2013. The total estimated damage was pegged at P12.60M million. The collection of Fire Code Fees increased from P1.20M to P1.60M as a result of massive information campaign on the importance of fire Safety Inspection.

The Surigao City Fire Station also Organizing and Training of Company Fire Brigade conducted Fire Drills/Seminars and training to all 54 Barangays of Surigao City through the Barangay Organization Security Services (BOSS) program with 100% completion. Furthermore, it conducted Pre Fire Planning, fire drills and fire safety seminars in all schools/colleges and large establishments with 95% completion.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 38 2.5.2 Emergency Response and Disaster Management

The City Emergency Response Services (ERS) Unit, with an actual strength of 34 personnel to include a k-9 handler, continued to be at the forefront and as the main operations arm of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in providing emergency assistance/service to medical and trauma patients and during fire emergencies; evacuation services during typhoons, flooding and landslides; and medical assistance during special events observed and hosted by the city government.

Teaching Basic Fire Safety Tips to Elementary Students Training Port Workers on Emergency Carries as very as part of the long time Kiddie-Junior Fire Marshal Proj. essential during evacuation of Victims

In 2015, the ERS responded to a total of 3,203 emergency calls, which was an increase compared to the 2,085 emergency calls responded to during the previous year. This included 693 obstetric cases, 406 vehicular accidents, and 580 cardiovascular attacks. Others included trauma cases, stabbing, hacking, shooting incidents and drowning accidents. There were also three (3) incidents of Suicide.

The team also provided medical transport services mostly to the Caraga Regional Hospital and private hospital. There were 124 medical transport of patients who needed advance care in neighboring urban cities of Butuan, Responding to a vehicular accident de Oro and Davao.

Training on Water Rescue Crash and Fire Drill at the Surigao City Airport

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 39 The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) took the lead in coordinating the implementation of the CDRRM Plan for 2015, which served as a principal guide to the city’s efforts in these four (4) thematic areas of CDRRM: (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; (2) Disaster Preparedness; (3) Disaster Response; and (4) Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery.

The plan’s ultimate goal is the attainment of the country’s overall DRRM vision: “Safer, adaptive and disaster resilient Filipino communities towards sustainable development”.

a. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation – The City of Surigao was selected among the four (4) pilot local government units in the Province of Surigao del Norte to be a part of the project: Integrating DRR+CCA in Local Development Planning initiated by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) through the Regional Development Coordination Staff (RDCS) of the NEDA Central Office who provided the technical assistance with funding support from the UNDP-AusAID. By virtue of SP Res. No 93- 2015, the updated City Land use Plan (CLUP) was adopted and approved. Correspondingly, the Zoning Ordinance, which is the implementing tool of the CLUP, has been revised and is Basic Cave Rescue Training conducted in subject for approval by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Barangay Silop and Buenavista in coordination with the DENR (above) b. Disaster Preparedness - To increase level of awareness of the community to the threats and impacts of all hazards, the CDRRMO, through its Barangay Organization for Security Services (BOSS) continued to conduct DRR-CCA Information campaigns in the barangays. Communities were equipped with necessary skills and capability to cope with the impacts of disasters through the conduct of various trainings particularly on the Barangay Contingency Planning and Camp Management, Search and Rescue Operations. Frontline service providers/health workers were trained on Incident Command System, Public Health Emergency Management Community-based seminar and mobilization and Psychiatric Emergency Management. Notably, the city of a volunteer group in Barangay Ipil government also allocated resources under its CDRRM Fund for the acquisition of a lot for the establishment of an evacuation center

c. Disaster Response - In order to strengthen disaster response operations, the CDRRMO procured various equipment and supplies for disaster search, rescue and relief operations, including a stockpile of food supplies, cooking utensils and other goods and materials

Shown below is the summary of utilization of the CDRRM Fund for CY 2015:

Aspect Budget Expenditure Disaster Prevention and Mitigation 9,224,153.10 5,699,848.10 Disaster Preparedness 12,298,870.80 9,706,104.33 Quick Response 9,224,153.10 9,224,153.10 Total 30,747,177.00 24,630,105.53 Source: CDRRMO

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 40 3.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Training on Water Rescue 3.1 Agriculture and Fishery Development

The City Agriculture Office (CAO) endeavors to achieve food security and improve the living condition of the people by tapping all possible resources for economic development and developing self- reliant farm families. The City Agriculture Office sustained its mission statement to uplift the quality of life in Surigao City by providing leadership on agriculture and fishery, based on efficient and effective agri- fishery extension services and community based development and management.

Under the present administration, the City Agriculture Office aimed to increase the income of local farmers and fisherfolks, improve farm productivity and provide farmers and fishermen a favorable selling price of their farm products.

In CY2015, the City Agriculture Office adopted the “Cluster Area Integrated Development Approach (CAIDA) as its new strategy in delivering its products and services. CAIDA was an enhancement of the CAO’s previous deployment of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEW) in the field. While before all AEWs were assigned in a barangay as their official station with two (2) or more barangays as radiation areas, all AEWs now are being directly supervised by the In-charge/OIC of the Operations Division.

To complement its local budget appropriation of P20,038,914.00 under the General and 20% Development Fund, the City Agriculture Office sustained its fund sourcing from the Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Training Institute; Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; and from other national line agencies. Among the projects that were implemented were the Bottom-up Budgeting (BUB) Program; the Agri-Pinoy Program; and the Locally Funded Agricultural Support Services.

 BOTTOM UP BUDGETING (BUB) PROGRAMS/PROJECTS

The City Agriculture Office’s programs, projects, and activities have long been geared towards poverty reduction and empowerment as many in the agri-fishery sector belongs to the poor and vulnerable bracket. However, budget allocation is hardly sufficient to make a noticeable impact in the barangays. In addition, the sourcing-out of funds for multiple projects takes time with most funding agencies being able to accommodate just one or two projects at a time. The implementation of the Bottom-up Budgeting (BUB), which ensures the inclusion of the funding requirements for the development needs of the marginal members of the sector, open up the window of opportunity for the Office to be able to provide support and assistance and funds to legitimate Peoples Organizations and other stakeholders.

A total of P15,150,000.00 and P5,700,000.00 worth of projects were implemented by the City Agriculture Office funded under BUB-DA, BFAR and DTI in the year 2014 and 2015, respectively. However, these 2014 and 2015 BUB Projects were implemented simultaneously in 2015 due to the delayed releasing of funds. Refer to table 15 for the status of BUB 2014 and 2015 projects implemented by the CAO City Agriculture Office.

Table 15 Status of BUB 2014 and 2015 Projects Implemented by CAO CY-2015 Total Project Sharing Scheme Project Status No. Project/Program Cost NGA LGU 2014 BUB PROJECTS

I. DA and BFAR Funded

1 Mangrove Conservation P1,200,000.00 P1,000,000.00 P200,000.00 Implemented. Crab culture on- thru Aquasilviculture going. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 41 Total Project Sharing Scheme Project Status No. Project/Program Cost NGA LGU 2 Fish Processing and Patis Building construction completed. Production with Other items under bidding P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Laboratory and Nutrient Testing 3 Banana Production P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Except for the banana suckers and organic fertilizers which have yet to be delivered by the supplier, other items are ready at the City Agriculture Office for turn-over to recipients 4 Papaya Production P240,000.00 P200,000.00 P40,000.00 Implemented. Papaya production is on-going in the field 5 Assorted Vegetable P360,000.00 P300,000.00 P60,000.00 Implemented. Vegetable Seeds production is on-going in the field 6 Organic Fertilizer & P480,000.00 P400,000.00 P80,000.00 Implemented. Organic fertilizer Natural inputs and natural inputs production is Production on-going in the field. 7 Floriculture (Cut Flower P180,000.00 P150,000.00 P30,000.00 Implemented. Cutflower Production) production is on-going in the field 8 Grouper Culture P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Implemented. Grouper culture is on-going in the field. 9 Lobster Culture P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Fries still unavailable for delivery due to off-season. Pen ready for stocking. 10 Pampano Production P480,000.00 P400,000.00 P80,000.00 Implemented. Pampano production is on-going in the field. 11 Rabbit Fish Culture P480,000.00 P400,000.00 P80,000.00 Fries still unavailable for delivery due to off-season. Pen ready for stocking. 12. Bangus Cage Culture P480,000.00 P400,000.00 P80,000.00 Implemented. Bangus culture is on-going in the field. 13 Oyster Culture P480,000.00 P400,000.00 P80,000.00 Breeders unavailable for delivery due to off-season supply shortage. Structure to accommodate the oyster ready for stocking 14 Prawn Culture P480,000.00 P400,000.00 P80,000.00 Implemented. Prawns were prematurely harvested due to salinity problem caused by successive heavy rains. 15. Provision of Fishing P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Implemented. Fishing Paraphernalia paraphernalia delivered to recipients. 16 Pumpboat Dispersal P960,000.00 P800,000.00 P160,000.00 Negotiated contract for boat construction on-going. Engine and accessories purchased and available at the office anytime for installation. 17 Provision of Post- P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Bid for the post-harvest facilities Harvest Facilities just awarded. Units expected to be delivered to the office of January 2016 18 Concreting of So. P6,111,111.00 P5,500,000.00 P611,111.00 Construction on-going Cayutan-Cagniog FTMR 19 Repair of Irrigation P1,200,000.00 P1,000,000.00 P200,000.00 Funds not yet downloaded System II. DTI Funded 20. SSF for Banana Chips P360,000.00 P300,000.00 P60,000.00 Implemented. All items delivered Processing for turn-over to association 21. SSF for Food Packaging P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Except for the industrial printer, LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 42 Total Project Sharing Scheme Project Status No. Project/Program Cost NGA LGU and Labeling of Fish Patis other items are available at the Products office ready for turn over to recipient cooperative Total P17,691,111.00 P15,150,000.00 P2,541,111.00 2015 BUB PROJECTS - DA Funded 1 Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P800,000.00 P200,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Cantiasay Port 2 Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P700,000.00 P300,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Nabago Port 3 Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P700,000.00 P300,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Alegria Port 4. Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P800,000.00 P200,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Bitaugan Port 5. Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P800,000.00 P200,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Zaragosa Port 6 Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P700,000.00 P300,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Bilabid Port 7. Repair/Improvement of P1,000,000.00 P700,000.00 P300,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Baybay Port 8. Pre & Post Harvest P 600,000.00 P500,000.00 P100,000.00 Construction facilitated by CEO* Facilities Total P7,600,000.00 P5,700,000.00 P1,900,000.00 Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas and City Agriculturist Isaias M. Elumba pose The BUB-DA “Grouper Fish Culture Project” at Brgy. Alegria, for posterity with some fishing paraphernalia recipients under BUB-DA Surigao City. during the turn-over ceremony at the City Gymnasium, Surigao City.

 AGRI-PINOY PROGRAM

The newly constructed building for the BUB Project: “Fish Processing One of the Barangay Port Improvement Projects under BUB-DA and Patis Production with Laboratory and Nutrient Testing” at Brgy. implemented at Nabago Port, Brgy. Nabago, Surigao City. Mabua, Surigao City.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 43 3.1.1 Pre and Post Harvest Facilities and Agriculture Infrastructure Projects

In the implementation of Agrikulturang Pinoy or Agri-Pinoy Programs last year, the City Agriculture Office, thru the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Unit-13 was able to provide a number of Pre and Post-Harvest Facilities to local farmers as well as established infrastructure projects amounting to P48,088,000.00.

Table 16 Pre and Post-Harvest Facilities and Agriculture Infrastructure Projects under the Agri-Pinoy Program Funded by the Department of Agriculture CY-2015 No. of Location/ Intervention/Project Cost (P) Status/Remarks Unit(s) Beneficiary 1.Provision of Cassava 1 150,000.00 Mapawa, Unit delivered to recipient Grater Association 2.Provision of Corn 1 200,000.00 Mat-i For turn-over. Unit for hauling at DA- Sheller RFU 13, Butuan City 3.Corn Mill 1 300,000.00 Poctoy Unit delivered to recipient Association 4. Power Sprayer 2 LGU Units delivered to recipient Associations 5.Knapsack Sprayer 5 20,000.00 Mat-i, Poctoy, Units delivered to recipient Danao, Trinidad, Associations Ipil 6.Cassava Digger 1 50,000.00 Sukailang For turn-over. Unit available at HVCC Processing Center, Surigao City 7.Shallow Tube Well 3 216,000.00 Danao, Units delivered to recipient Ipil,Bonifacio Associations 8.Floating Tiller 8 960,000.00 Ipil, Mat-I, 5 Units delivered to recipient Nabago, Cagniog, Associations. Other 3 Units for OrokPoctoy hauling at DA RFU 13, Butuan City 9.Thresher 1 117,000.0 Nabago Unit for hauling at DA-RFU 13, Butuan City 10.Hand Tractor (Kuliglig) 3 375,000.00 Mapawa, Units for hauling at DA-RFU 13, Quezon, Mat-i Butuan City 11.Farm to Market Road 20,000,000.00 La Paz, Serna – Approved in 2014. Bid awarded to (FTMR) Putsan, Mat-I Contractor by DPWH. 25,000,000.00 Danao-Serna Approved in 2014. Bid awarded to Contractor by DPWH. 12.Plant Nursery 1 100,000.00 Capalayan Construction Completed (Nethouse) 13.Rain Shelter 1 100,000.00 Cabongbongan Construction Completed 14.Extension of Cassava 1 500,000.00 Sukailang Construction Completed Warehouse TOTAL P48,088,000.00 Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 44 Some of the pre and post harvest facilities distributed to local farmers under the Agri-Pinoy Program such as: corn mill, manual sprayer, cassava digger, etc.

3.1.2 Provision of Seeds, Planting Materials, and Other Production Related Materials Interventions

Through the Agri-Pinoy-Rice Program of the Department of Agriculture, the City Agriculture Office was able to distribute to farmers and agri-cooperatives/associations of about 60 bags of hybrid seeds; 200 bags of registered seeds; 500 bags certified seeds; 25 bags upland black rice seeds; 120 bags urea fertilizer; 400 liters of foliar fertilizer; 60 liters bacteriacide; 60 liters insecticide; and 25 kilograms of rodenticide.

Meanwhile, the Agri-Pinoy-Corn Program thru the “Seed Exchange Agreement” provided the farmers with 10 bags OPV white corn seeds payable by farmers upon harvest.

Under the Agri-Pinoy-High Value Commercial Crops Program, the City Agriculture Office provided the farmers with 100 kgs peanut seeds; 50 kgs mungbean seeds; 0.5 kgs hot pepper seeds; 1,000 pcs. banana suckers; 5,000 pcs cacao seedlings; 50 pouches watermelon seeds; 100 pouches tomato seeds; 41 pouches squash seeds; and additional 100 pouches of hot pepper seeds.

City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas and City Agriculturist Isaias M. City Agriculturist Isaias M. Elumba ceremoniously turning-over a Elumba pose for documentation with certified palay recipients at sack of black rice seeds to recipient farmers conducted at the City the City Gymnasium, Surigao City. Government Building, City Hall Compound, Surigao City.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 45 3.1.3 Extension Support, Education and Training Services

With the assistance from the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center-13 in Butuan City, the City Agriculture Office conducted the first Sloping Agriculture Land Integrating Organic Technology - Farmers Field School (SALIOT-FFS) and established a Demonstration Farm at Brgy. Serna.

This SALIOT is the modified version of the easy and cheap way of controlling soil erosion in hilly areas called Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT). This package technology of soil conservation and food production integrates organic production technology; and it aimed to improve farmer’s income and profitability through crops- livestock-forage system, introduce the organic way of farming as well as develop the concern SALIOT-FFS participants preparing the field for the establishment of Demo Farm at Brgy.Serna, Surigao City. The SALIOT-FFS classes started on July for a healthy living and preservation of the 21, 2015 and officially ended with the graduation of thirty-three (33) natural environment. famer-participants last December 16, 2015.

With the assistance from DA-RFU 13, the City Agriculture Office was able to establish another season long demonstration farms for rice and corn at Brgys. Capalayan, Mapawa and Trinidad. The Office also conducted various Integrated Pest Management-KASAKALIKASAN Farmers Field School in Brgys. Capalayan and Mapawa.

Table 17 Established Season Long Demonstration Farms CY-2015

Demonstration Farm Location Status

1. Rice Farm Demo

a. Lowland Rice Brgys. Capalayan and Mapawa Implemented. Cropping season ended. Production

2. Corn Production Brgy. Trinidad Implemented. Cropping season ended. Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 46 Table 18 Integrated Pest Management-KASAKALIKASAN Farmers Field School Conducted CY-2015 IPM-FFS Course Season Location No. of Participant Status 1. FFS on Lowland Rice Wet Capalayan 28 Completed Production Wet Mapawa 36 Completed Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

(Left) A farmer-participant to the season-long Integrated Pest Management – KASAKALIKASAN Farmers Field School (IPM-FFS) presents her group ’s field observation during their lecture-discussion. (Right)- The IPM-FFS Cabongbongan graduates for CY-2015 pose before the camera with the City Agriculture Office Facilitators.

Through the support of Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center-13, DA-RFU-13 and BFAR-13, the city’s Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and Program Implementers were sent to various training sessions on existing and new technologies. They were also trained on the use of information and communication technologies to facilitate access to new information.

Table 19 Trainings/Seminars/Workshops attended by CAO’s Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and Program Implementers CY-2015 Title of Trainings/Seminars/Workshops Participated Barangay Contingency Planning and Camp Evacuation Mgt. Workshop 2015 Surigao del Norte Agricultural Extension Workers (AEW) Congress Hands-on Training on Basic MS Excel Provincial Organic Agriculture Forum Electronic Mass Graduation RD&E In-house Review 2015 2nd Techno Gabay Summit-Field Tour Writeshop on Documenting the Best OA Practices 7th Provincial Cooperative Congress RBO Assessment and Planning Orientation and Capacity Building to the Local Government Unit (LGU) Recipients of the Integrated Community Food Production (ICFP) Projects for 2016 Skills Training on VCO Processing Orientation Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning(MSP) and Identification of Fisheries and Other Uses of the Municipal Waters of Focal LGUs in Surigao del Norte MKBA 8th Agriculture Extension Workers (AEW) Congress Workshop on the Refinement of Organic Agriculture Road Map Employee Conduct and Discipline Training on Developing Sustainable LED Strategy LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 47 Title of Trainings/Seminars/Workshops Participated Investment Forum on the LandBank-BFAR Partnership for the Promotion and development of Mariculture Parks Biological Control Agent Forum National Orientation on Composting Facilities for Biodegradable Wastes (CFBW) Seaweed Investment Forum Training on Organic Agriculture (OA) and Techno Gabay Program (TGP) Mid-Year Assessment Community Fish Landing Center (CFLC) Program Assessment and Planning Workshop Consultation-Workshop on the Management of Sganids (“Daggit”) in Surigao del Norte 3rd Regional Seminar Workshop on Climate Change Information Caravan on the Concept of ASEAN Economic Integration High Value crops Development Program (HVCDP) Harmonization Workshop Value Chain and action Planning Workshop Guyabano Investment Forum Refresher Training on Inbred Rice Seed Production and Certification for Seed Inspectors Agriculture Field Tour Orientation Seminar on Ecological Solid Waste Management Regional Planning Workshop Seminar Workshop on the Grievance Redress Mechanism as an Important Framework under Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) 4th Level on Ladderized Incident Command System in All Hazards (ICS-4) 2nd Regional Tourism Stakeholders Summit NC II and NC III Assessment for Graduates of the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Crop Management for Corn Scientific Expository Tour Within Mindanao Benchmarking Activity of the BOSS Barangay 2014 Winners and Members of the Search Committee Field Tour to Agriculture Production Areas Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Rice Cum Entre Farm Game Training for Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) Banana Investment Forum TESDA Lectures Expository Tour of the Season-long Training of Trainors (TOT) on Integrated Crop Management (ICM) for Corn Fishery Educational Tour Synchronized Planning Office Performance Commitment Review (OPCR) Assessment 2016 Budget Preparation Workshop Regional Launching and Training/Orientation for Provincial Fishery Offices (PFOs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) as Frontliners of Program Implementation Organic Rice Investment Forum 63rd Farm Youth (4-H) National Convention Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on Corn Training of Trainers (TOT) and Field Trip to Organic Farms for City and Provincial Organic Focal Persons Training of Trainers (TOT) on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Training Course on Open Pollinated Variety (OPV) Corn Seed Production Regional Youth Camp and Gender Based Leadership Skills Enhancement Training Training of Trainers (TOT) on Organic Vegetable Production cum NCII Certification (2nd Phase) Training of Trainers (TOT) on Organic Vegetable Production cum NCII Certification (1st Phase) Training on Vegetable Production Coconut Investment Forum Season-long Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Crop Management for Corn cum NCII Certification (2nd Phase) Season-long Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Crop Management for Corn cum NCII Certification (1st Phase) Project Proposal Writeshop for CY 2015 Bottom-up Budgeting (BuB) Program Implementation Skills training on Fruit Processing (Mango), Labelling and Marketing HVCDP CY 2014 Year-end Assessment Regional Planning Workshop for Organic Agriculture and Corn/ FSTP Program Stakeholders Consultation Workshop on HVCDP and Rice Program Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

3.1.4 Support for the Development of the Fishery Sector

The Fishery Sector also had a fair share of projects under the Agri-Pinoy for CY-2015. The BFAR- Region-13, thru the City Agriculture Office extended various fishery projects to fisherfolks-beneficiaries such as the distribution of fry/fingerlings and units of post-harvest equipments. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 48 Table 20 BFAR-Agri-Pinoy Support Projects Extended to the LGU CY-2015 Name of Project(s) Extended Quantity 1. Seaweed Farm Implements Distribution 10 sets 2. Establishment of Marine Fish Cages 3 Units 3. Ice Flake Machine 1 unit 4. Bangus Fingerlings Distribution 4,000 pcs. 5. Prawn Fry Distribution 70,000 pcs Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

One of the distributions of bangus fingerlings to the beneficiaries Assistant City Agriculturist Hyde S. Villalba checks the seaweed at Brgy. Day-asan, Surigao City. project in one of the coastal barangays of the city.

 LOCALLY FUNDED AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES/PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

I. CROP PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENT

1.1 General Technical Support Services

The City Agriculture Office has stepped up its efforts to raise the capability of its agriculture and fishery sectors to meet the local food security needs, and at the same time strengthen its determination to gainfully participate in provincial and regional agri-fishery trade while ensuring the sustainability of its resource base. Toward this end, the CAO continued to put much weight on its technical extension support services through its extension workers assigned in clusters citywide.

Agricultural Technician Culminas monitors the incidence of pests of The city’s Agricultural Extension Workers the 0.25 hectare pole sitao production area at Brgy. Cagniog, Surigao rendered numerous technical services consisted of City. farm advisory services, farmer’s classes and training, farm organizing, farm demonstrations, pest and disease monitoring and facilitating services. Table 21 shows the delivered extension field services that collectively benefitted 5,196 farmers in cy2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 49 Table 21 Name and No. of Field Extension Services Rendered and No. of Farmers Served CY-2015 Name of Services Extended No. Farmers Served Area Covered (ha.) Cultural Management Practices 1,651 1,833 Pest Identification/Control 1,246 1,510 Disease Identification/Control 965 1,022 Nutrient Deficiency Identification/ 134 149 Fertilizer Recommendation Rice seed procurement 1,200 1,200 Total 5,196 5,714 Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

1.2 Material Support Distribution

As continuing support to marginal rice farmers, the CAO distributed 700 bags of certified seeds; 40 bags yellow corn GSI 400 seeds; 20 kilograms sweet corn seeds; 500 bags vermicast organic fertilizer; and assorted vegetable seeds.

Meanwhile, the city’s maintained plant nursery was able to produce 9,750 seedlings of assorted fruit trees and forest trees of which a total of 7,921 planting materials were distributed to interested individuals and associations.

These are among the 700 bags of certified seeds and vermicasts distributed to farmers-beneficiaries of Surigao City.

1.3 Farm Machinery/Mechanical Services/Post Harvest Facilities

The CAO’s farm mechanics were able to repair/service about 96 units of assorted farm machineries owned and operated by farmers and fishermen which were free of charge. These services were started several years ago and became a continuing project as response to the observed maintenance problems encountered by many of the LGU’s water-pump and STW recipients.

Meanwhile, the CAO sustained the free farm tractor rental services which cultivated a total of 50.0 hectares demonstration farms.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 50 1.4 Irrigation System Construction/Rehabilitation

The provision of irrigation water is most essential for farmers to be able to realize the potential of yield-enhancing technologies and modern farming practices. The cleaning-up of irrigation systems was pursued through “bayanihan by farmers” to ensure that irrigation canals are functional and to achieve higher irrigation efficiency. Last year, portions of four (4) irrigation systems were rehabilitated particularly at Brgys. Rizal, Ipil, Serna and Togbongon, totalling an amount of P2,800,000.00.

Portion of the improvement of the secondary canal at Togbongon Irrigation System, Brgy. Togbongon, Surigao City

Table 22 Rehabilitated Irrigation Systems CY-2015 Project Location Allocated Budget 1. Improvement of Balibayon Dam & Canal Brgy. Rizal, Surigao City 600,000.00 2. Improvement of Ipil Canal Brgy. Ipil, Surigao City 800,000.00 3. Completion of Serna CIP Brgy. Serna, Surigao City 600,000.00 4. Improvement of Togbongon Secondary Canal Brgy. Togbongon, Surigao City 800,000.00 TOTAL P2,800,000.00 Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

1.5 Market Development Services

The City Agriculture Office worked closely with the Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Regional and Provincial Divisions of the Department of Agriculture to ensure that markets are available for the bulk produce of farmers. Market promotions for market matching or linkages were continuously done through trade fairs, investment fora, festivals, and information campaigns.

Last year, the CAO established the mini- bagsakan center for vegetables at the HVCC Processing Center at Brgy. Luna. Simultaneous with the opening of the bagsakan center was the conduct of the Harvest Festival participated by various associations involved in the production of assorted vegetables in the city. Two (2) local trade fairs were participated by local farmers and a number of farmers/fisherfolk were also sent to investment fora conducted within and outside the city.

City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas delivers a message during the opening of the vegetable mini-bagsakan center at Brgy. Luna, Surigao City.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 51 1.6 Insurance

With the increasing appreciation for insurance among stakeholders, the CAO assisted various rice farmers in Brgys. Orok, Capalayan, Nabago and Cabongbongan resulting to the inclusion of about 177.5 hectares in the coverage of crop insurance by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). Many of these farmers received indemnity claims during the dry season when water supply was low and precipitation was scarce.

Table 23 Barangay and No. of Hectares Insured under the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) CY-2015 Planting Season Barangay No. of Has. No. of Farmers Dry Capalayan 45.0 40 Nabago 7.0 7 Cabongbongan 10.0 10 Orok 10.0 10 Total 72.0 67 Wet Capalayan 120.0 105 Nabago 12.0 20 Cabongbongan 35.5 35 Orok 10.0 10 Total 177.5 170 Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

Meanwhile, records from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that Surigao City’s rice production in 2015 was only 12,115.2 metric tons. This is about 5.0% decrease compared against year 2014 of 12,738.8 metric tons. This decreased was attributed by the decreased of the harvest area by 6.5% from 4,418.6 hectares in 2014 to 4,128.4 hectares in 2015. This was also due to the experienced flooding in many rice areas and due to damaged irrigation facilities. Meanwhile, corn production recorded about 277.2 metric tons or a decrease of about 11% compared against year 2014 of 311.6 metric tons. This was attributed by the decreased of the harvested area of about 4%. Table 24 shows the comparative crop production from year 2012 to 2015.

Table 24 Comparative Data on Crop Production 2012-2015 Commodity CY 2012 CY 2013 CY 2014 CY 2015 Area Production Area Production Area Production Area Production (ha) (m.t.) (ha) (m.t.) (ha) (m.t.) (ha) (m.t.) Rice 4,520.2 25,940.0 4,591.8 13,944.2 4,418.6 12,738.8 4,128.4 12,115.2 Corn 99.4 145.0 126.0 219.2 159.6 311.6 153.6 277.2 Banana 202.8 1,318.0 454.4 1,553.5 272.6 1,313.8 272.0 1,282.0 Cassava - - 58.0 66.4 49.6 420.0 53.8 414.2 Mango - - 59.2 11.0 49.4 31.2 50.4 109.0 Pineapple - - 6.0 0.7 3.8 9.2 3.0 8.2 Vegetables 57.4 344.4 45.3 259.6 84.0 703.2 86.8 610.4 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Surigao City

In 2015, the National Food Authority (NFA), Surigao del Norte has maintained a stable stock of rice to supply the daily consumption requirements of the poorest among the poor households in the city and province. The rice stock inventory in 2015 recorded a total of 207,590 bags of which imported rice recorded at 207,158 bags, while local rice accounted 432 bags. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 52 Last year, NFA’s buying price of palay direct to the farmer’s group was pegged P18.00. NFA’s well- milled rice at P32.00/kg and regular-milled rice at P27.00/kg in the market has stabilized the supply and price of commercial rice within the city and province.

Last year, a total of 1,041 grains establishments were registered/issued with license to operate which is about 146% accomplishments compared against the target of 710.

II. FISHERY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION

Surigao City’s marine environment, like most parts of the country, is faced with a host of problems and increasing pressures such as pollution, destructive fishing practices, habitat destruction and lately climate change. As a result, the total output of the fisheries sector has been declining for the past three or four years.

Reversing the trend requires not only increased investments in the sector but also measures to arrest the declining productivity of fishery resources. Towards this end, the City Agriculture Office has sought the strong support of BFAR-13 and has taken steps leading towards resource conservation and protection.

Through the extension workers assigned in the islands, the CAO conducted informal information campaigns on RA 8550 focusing mainly on salient points of illegal fishing practices and the illegal cutting of mangroves. These campaigns were matched with market denial activities, in coordination with PNP- Maritime Office, resulting to the confiscation of 120.8 kilograms of dynamited fish from three (3) stall owners at the City’s Public Market.

The CAO also installed (5) artificial coral reefs in strategic locations in the islands as remedial measure to rehabilitate identified degraded fish habitats. This Office also conducted coastal clean-ups to promote public awareness on the hazards pose by improper garbage disposal on marine flora and fauna environment. It also provided production support to fishers in the form of aquaculture inputs which included among others 1,200 pcs. Lobster fries; 4,000 pcs. 5-6 inches long bangus fingerlings; 300 pcs. fish pots, empty plastic barrels, bundles of various nets, and rolls of nylon ropes.

City Vice-Mayor Danilo C. Menor ceremoniously turning-over lobster fries to recipients coming from San Isidro, Surigao City.

In close coordination with BFAR-Surigao del Norte, the CAO conducted registration of fishing boats of three gross tons (3GT) and below of which a total of 833 fishing boats were registered. This boat registration activity was a parallel effort in the on- going registration of city fishery stakeholders.

It should be noted that the 2014 fisherfolk registration which resulted in the registration of A fisherman, holding a piece of cardboardwith his name written in 1,754 individuals was given recognition by BFAR with it, had his picture taken during the boat registration (BoatR) which Surigao City was awarded as one of the top conducted at Brgy. Mabua, Surigao City. performing cities and municipalities in the country LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 53 receiving an award amounting of P2,000,000.00 for seaweeds and aqua-silviculture livelihood projects.

Table 25 Registration of Fisherfolks and Boats (3GT and below) CY-2015 Activity Type of Registration No. of Registrants 1. Fisherfolk Registration (Fish R) On-line Registered 578 Not registered on-line 625 Total 1,203 2. Boat Registration (Boat R) On-line Registered 246 Not registered on-line 587 Total 833 Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

Meanwhile, the CAO facilitated the implementation / establishment of a Community Fish Landing Center Project to be constructed this cy2016 at the back of the City Health Office, City Hall Compound. This project is a grant from DA-BFAR in the amount of P2.85 million pesos.

Meanwhile, records from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that Surigao City’s total fishery production in 2015 is about 7,972.12 metric tons. This is about 2.58% increased compared against year 2014 of 7,771.33 metric tons. The commercial fishery production recorded a total of 646.26 metric tons, which contributed a slight increase of 2%; the marine fishery production recorded a total of 6,862.86 metric tons which also contributed an increase of 2.8%; the inland production is about 153.80 metric tons, which has decreased by 1.2%. The aquaculture production is about 309.20 metric tons which contributed an increase of 1.8%. Table 26 shows the comparative fishery production between CY 2014 and 2015.

Table 26 Comparative Fishery Production 2014-2015 Commodity Production (m.t.) Difference (m.t.) % Increase / 2014 2015 (Decrease) Commercial 633.48 646.26 12.78 2.0% Municipal Marine 6,678.43 6,862.86 184.43 2.8% Inland 155.71 153.80 (1.91) (1.2%) Aquaculture 303.71 309.20 5.49 1.8% TOTAL 7,771.33 7,972.12 200.79 2.58% Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Surigao City

III. RURAL BASED ORGANIZATION (RBO) & COOPERATIVE ORGANIZING, TRAINING AND STRENGTHENING

Organizations and cooperatives are essential institutions for the empowerment, poverty alleviation and advancement of farmers and fisherfolks. Thus, CAO sustained its initiatives aimed at building farmer/fisherfolk organization’s capacity and promoting, through agri-fishery development projects, The newly elected set of officers of the Association of partnership relationships with them. Barangay Agricultural Workers (BAW) organized by the agricultural extension workers of the City Agriculture Office. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 54 For CY 2015, the Agricultural Extension Workers collectively made a total of 2,355 informal and formal consultative meetings to cooperatives and associations.

Table 27 Activities Conducted Relative to RBO & Cooperative Organizing/Training CY-2015 Activities Conducted Quantity Remarks 1. Formal and Informal Visitations 2,355 Formal visits included the attendance to regular and emergency meetings. Informal visits involved the casual conversations done by AEWs to any officer or member of an association/cooperative for the purpose of gathering information and giving advices in return for building relationship among members or for institutional development 2.Pre-Membership Seminar for 4 Requisite seminar for members of prospective Cooperatives cooperatives 3.Organizing new RBO/ Cooperative -No. of RBO Organized 4 - -No of Cooperative Organized 2 4.Registration of new and old RBO/Coop Assisting RBO/Cooperative gain legal status by -No. of RBO registered to DOLE/DTI 1 registration to Department of Labor and -No. of Cooperative registered to CDA 1 Employment (DOLE) or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). 5.Facilitated attendance /participation of Cooperative to: a. Province-wide Cooperative Congress -No. of city- based Cooperative that 45 attended b. Cooperative Night -No. of City-based Cooperative that 20 Conducted on September at the City participated Gymnasium c. Reforestation -No. of City-based Cooperative that 7 participated d.BOD& Officers Training -No. of City-based Cooperative that 7 Conducted on October 10 2015 in the banks of participated Surigao River of Brgys. Rizal, San Roque, and Poctoy 6. Re-organization Re-organization is usually done to a. No. of RBO 4 RBOs/Cooperatives who become inactive or the term in office of the officers has long lapsed and election is needed to keep the association/cooperative structure functional Source: City Agriculture Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 55 IV. CAO’s SPECIAL PROJECT

The City Agriculture Office continued the implementation of the project: “Surigao River Rehabilitation and Soil and Water Conservation Program” which utilizes bamboo and other covering plants in the watershed management strategy. Last year, the City Agriculture Office purchased about 3,500 bagged bamboo “Bayug” cuttings which served as the source of planting materials for various tree planting activities conducted by different organizations.

3.2 Livestock Development

3.2.1 Animal Health Prevention and Disease Control Program

The City Veterinary Office (CVO) sustained its responsibility of improving, developing and safeguarding the livestock industry in the city to attain self-sufficiency in foodstuff of animal origin and to produce quality animals for food, draft and breeding purposes. As the frontline entity, prevention and control program was designed focusing on emerging zoonotic livestock and poultry diseases and those with utmost economic importance that includes hemorrhagic septicemia, hog cholera, Newcastle disease, and fowl pox that affects the progress of livestock and poultry industry in the city through vaccination, deworming, and provision of other veterinary services like vitamins supplementation, iron injection, castration, routine blood sampling monitoring of disease.

Last year, the CVO has never encountered major disease affecting the livestock and poultry animals. However, five (5) cases of rabies has been reported which puts the Office a major challenge focusing on eliminating and preventing additional cases of rabies to occur.

The city government thru the CVO has allocated about ₱1,200,000.00 for the procurement of vaccines, dewormers, medicines, vitamins and other biologics. This Office also sustained the support from the Department of Agriculture for the additional supplies of biologics and medicines, and free laboratory disease examination.

I. LIVESTOCK VACCINATION

The conduct of livestock and poultry vaccination in the different barangays aimed to control and further eliminates the spread of diseases affecting the animal industry in the locality.

In 2015, CVO’s consolidated vaccination report showed a total of 25,659 livestock animals were vaccinated. This is about 78% increase compared against cy2014 of 14,431. Of the livestock vaccinated, a total of 4,334 heads of swine were vaccinated against Hog Cholera or 114.05%% of the target. About 2,337 heads of ruminants were vaccinated against hemorrhagic septicemia which was 115.41% of the target. Newcastle disease vaccination goal was to vaccinate 11,500 heads of which 13,223 heads or 114.49% over the target was achieved while 5,765 heads of poultry were vaccinated against Fowl pox. A total of 2,963 clienteles were able to benefit the program serving the 54 barangays of Surigao City. This is about 114% accomplishment compared against the target of 2,595.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 56 Table 28 Annual Accomplishment Data on Livestock and Poultry Vaccination CY-2015 Vaccination Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 1. Hemorrhagic Septicemia -CARABAO 950 1,086 114.32 -CATTLE 500 593 118.60 -SHEEP/GOAT 575 658 115.00 2. Hog Cholera -SWINE 3,800 4,334 114.05 3. New Castle Disease -POULTRY 11,500 13,223 114.98 4. Fowl Pox - POULTRY 5,000 5,765 115.30 Total Animal Vaccinated 22,325 25,659 114.94 Total Farmer Benefited 2,595 2,963 114.18 No. of Barangay served 54 54 100 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

CY-2015 had the greater number of Graph 1. Comparative on Animal Vaccination per total animals vaccinated regardless of what type of vaccine was used. Last year, CVO Vaccine Type: CY. 2010-2015 started to vaccinate against fowl pox of 5,765 14000 Hemorrhagic heads which is about 115% accomplishment Septicemia 12000 against the target of 5,000. Hog Cholera 10000 The positive increase in the number of Newcastle animal vaccinated was attributed by the 8000 Disease continuous availability of vaccines throughout Fowl Pox 6000 the year; and that more livestock raisers were already aware of the vaccination program 4000 rendered; and raisers were receptive due to the awareness on how dreadful is the disease; 2000 and the commitment of the CVO personnel in 0 the prevention and control of disease. Graph- 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 shows the comparative data on animal vaccination per vaccine type; and Table below shows the comparative data on livestock and poultry vaccination from cy2011-2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 57 Table 28 Comparative Data on Livestock and Poultry Vaccination CY 2011-2015 Vaccination Program YEAR 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1. Hemorrhagic Septicemia -Carabao 1,247 1,267 1,272 1,066 1,086 -Cattle 692 725 645 590 593 -Goat/Sheep 809 842 718 640 658 2. Hog Cholera -Swine 4,145 5,142 4,026 4,085 4,334 3. New Castle Disease -Poultry 7,280 12,450 8,050 15,427 13,223 4. Fowl Pox -Poultry - - - - 5,765 Total Number of Animals Vaccinated 14,173 20,426 14,711 21,808 25,659 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Veterinary technicians conducting vaccination in carabao, cattle and goat against hemorrhagic septicemia.

Veterinary technician conducting vaccination in swine against hog cholera (Classical Swine Fever).

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 58 II. LIVESTOCK DEWORMING

Livestock deworming services routinely conducted in the island and mainland barangay usually two (2) to three (3) times in a year to ensure that parasitic burden in every animals will be prevented and to some extent eliminated in the animals raised either for companion, draft or breeding purposes.

Based on the consolidated data of cy2015, a total 22,935 heads of animals were routinely dewormed or about 115.92% accomplishment against the target of 19,230 heads. This is about 30% increase compared against year 2014 of 17,627. This deworming activity benefited a total of 5,208 owners within the 54 barangays of the city, which shows an increase of about 15% compared against year 2014 of 4,538 owners. Table below shows the annual accomplishment data on livestock deworming services.

Table 29 Annual Accomplishment Data on Livestock Deworming CY-2015 Deworming Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment No. of animal dewormed -CARABAO 2,000 2,512 114.18 -CATTLE 1,000 1,142 114.20 -GOAT/SHEEP 1,200 1,363 113.58 -SWINE 5,800 6,720 116.46 -POULTRY 8,910 10,520 118.07 -DOG 120 138 115.00 Total animal dewormed 19,230 22,395 115.92 Total farmer benefited 4,531 5,208 114.94 No. of barangay served 54 54 100 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 30 Comparative Data on Livestock Deworming CY 2011-2015 Livestock Deworming Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Fascioliasis a. Carabao 2,288 2,299 2,077 2,262 2,512 b. Cattle 967 1,315 1,053 1,207 1,142 c. Goat/Sheep 1,201 1,342 1,037 1,312 1,363 Ascariasis a. Swine 6,012 6,860 6,052 6,082 6,720 b. Poultry 4,550 6,750 5,800 6,680 10,520 c. Dog 70 75 82 112 138 Total Animal Dewormed 15,088 18,641 16,101 17,655 22,395 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 30 shows the comparative data on livestock deworming services from year 2011 to 2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 59 Graph 5. Comparative Data on Total Number of Animal Dewormed: CY. 2010 - 2015 The increasing trend of animals dewormed every year was made possible through the continuous availability of 2,015 dewormer needed throughout the year 2,014 allocated by the local government and DA- 2,013 RFO XIII coupled with the positive response 2,012 of the farmers during the delivery of services. 2,011

2,010 Based on the comparative data, year No. of heads 2015 showed the highest number of animal 2,009 dewormed followed by year 2012, 2014, 2013 2,008 and 2011, respectively. See Graph-2. 2,007 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Graph-2: Comparative data on total number of animal dewormed: CY 2010-2015

Veterinary technicians conduct routine massive deworming against common parasites affecting livestock animals in various barangays of the city.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 60 III. ANIMAL TREATMENT

Diseases affecting livestock cause enormous loss through death and decrease production. Preventive measures consist of proper vaccination support as well as on-site vigilance of animal diseases and prompt diagnosis, isolation and treatment is essential in the city.

Due to regular animal disease prevention and control program, despite of unpredictable weather condition affecting the city, a reduced number of animal were reported to be affected with disease based on the symptoms manifested. In 2015, a total of 564 heads of animals were treated which is only 76.06% against target of 781 heads. There were no major disease outbreak reported affecting the local stock except only for common respiratory and digestive illness. Table 31 shows the annual accomplishment data on livestock treatment; and Table 32 also shows the comparative data on livestock treatment from year 2011 to 2015.

Table 31 Annual Accomplishment Data on Livestock Treatment CY-2015 Treatment Services Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment No. of animal treated -CARABAO 59 43 72.88% -CATTLE 30 21 70.00% -GOAT/SHEEP 52 14 26.92% -POULTRY 186 64 34.41% -SWINE 304 268 88.16% -DOG 150 184 123.00% Total animal treated 781 594 76.06% Total farmer benefited 518 456 88.03% No. of barangay served 54 54 100% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 32 Comparative Data on Livestock Treatment CY 2011-2015 Livestock Treatment Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 a. Carabao 65 36 45 53 33 b. Cattle 22 22 18 30 21 c. Goat/Sheep 33 23 43 30 14 d. Swine 41 175 243 205 268 e. Poultry 185 65 74 100 64 f. Dog 41 63 70 94 184 Total Animal Treated 387 384 493 512 594 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 61 Based on the comparative data gathered GraphGraph-3: 6: Comparative Comparative Data Data on on Number Number of of Animal AnimaTreated: Treated for five (5) consecutive years, 2015 showed the CY 2010-2015 - CARABAO highest number of animals treated of about 594 300 heads followed by year 2014 (512 heads); 2013 - CATTLE (493 heads); 2011 (387 heads); and 2012 (384 250 - SHEEP/GOAT heads) respectively. However, the animals - POULTRY treated in 2015 were only minor and common 200 - SWINE symptoms and were treatable with proper and 150 right medication. Among the animals treated, - DOG swine showed the greater number of animal 100 given with immediate medication followed by dog, poultry carabao, cattle and goat. See 50 Graph-3 for the comparative data on number of 0 animal treated. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

IV. DISEASE DIAGNOSTICS/LABORATORY SERVICES

Blood samples from carabao, cattle, and goat were routinely collected for examination primarily to monitor, control and eradicate the incidence and prevalence of infections, notifiable diseases and parasites through the use of laboratory diagnostic procedures. The City Veterinary Office had been consistent in its strict monitoring of animals entering the city premises in order to prevent entry of possible disease outbreak and eliminate the spread of animal diseases in the locality.

Veterinary technicians together with personnel from Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory conducting routine blood sampling activity among livestock animals for surveillance and monitoring of SURRA.

In 2015, a total of 94 blood samples were collected from carabao and cattle for Surra, 22 blood samples were collected from goat for CAE test and 80 bloods samples collected from swine for CSF, PMWS and PRRS test examination. Out of the samples collected, none of the samples tested turned to have a positive result. However, about five (5) heads of carabao, despite of the negative result from Surra, still treated immediately because the animals still manifesting symptoms of such disease. Table 33 shows the annual accomplishment data on blood collection/examination on livestock animals.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 62 Table 33 Annual Accomplishment Data on Blood Collection/Examination on Livestock Animals CY 2015 Annual % Laboratory Surveillance Target Accomplishment Accomplishment 1. No. of blood sample collected/ extracted -CARABAO 40 48 120% -CATTLE 40 46 115% -GOAT 20 22 110% -SWINE 50 80 160% 2. No. of samples examined confirmed (+) for SURRA -CARABAO -CATTLE 32 - - -GOAT 12 - - -SWINE 4 - - 20 - - 3. No. of animals treated -CARABAO 35 5 14.29% -CATTLE 15 - - -GOAT 5 - - -SWINE 20 - - No. of barangay served Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

V. RABIES ERADICATION AND STRAY DOG CONTROL

The rabies eradication and stray dog control program is a locally initiated program with the ultimate goal of eradicating rabies disease by 2020. Specifically, the program aims of eradicating rabies in the city through massive house to house dog rabies vaccination, decrease animal bite incidence yearly, institutionalized responsible pet ownership in the barangays and reduce the number of stray dogs roaming along the streets.

The conduct of massive house to house dog rabies vaccination in the mainland and island barangays, recorded a total 3,991 heads of dogs vaccinated against rabies which surpasses the target of cy2014 by 14% and able to register 1,178 heads of dogs. The increased number of dogs vaccinated and registered was attributed to the positive response of pet owners on the deadly effect of rabies. Table 34 shows the annual accomplishment data on rabies eradication and stray dog control.

Table 34 Annual Accomplishment Data on Rabies Eradication and Stray Dog Control CY-2015 Rabies Vaccination Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 1. Advocacy and Information - no. of rabies information education campaign conducted 52 63 101.92% - no. of barangays conducted 54 54 100.00% 2. House to house vaccination - no. of dogs vaccinated 3,500 3,991 114.03% - no. of clientele beneficiaries 1,800 1,980 189.89% - no. of barangay served 54 54 100%

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 63 Rabies Vaccination Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 3. Dog registration - no. of dogs registered 1,500 1,178 78.54% 4. Catching/impounding of stray dogs - no. of dogs catched/impounded 50 58 116.00% - no. of dogs claimed 10 3 30.00% - no. of dogs adopted 5 5 100.00% - no of dogs euthanized 35 50 5. Dog Castration - no. of dogs castrated 50 65 130.00% - no. of dog owner served 35 45 128.57% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

The total dogs vaccinated and registered in cy2015 was lower compared to cy2014 by 33% or about 1,316 heads of dogs, but still has greater number of animal vaccinated as compared to cy2011, 2012 and 2013. The lower number of dogs vaccinated last year was attributed by the delayed implementation of the new city ordinance known as the “Surigao City Anti-Rabies Ordinance”; and the changes in fees to be imposed. This is despite of the availability of vaccines allocated by DA-RFO XIII. Table 35 shows the comparative data on rabies vaccination and registration.

Veterinary technicians conducting house to house dog rabies vaccination and registration in different barangays of the city.

Table 35 Comparative Data on Rabies Vaccination and Registration CY 2011-2015 Particulars Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Rabies Vaccination 2,701 3,095 3,208 5,307 3,991 Dog registration 1,567 1,722 1,651 2,362 1,980 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Control and management of stray dogs roaming around the city’s street were carried out by trained and pre-exposed dog catchers and even per request basis. With the procurement of brand new unit of mobile pound, the CVO conducted twice a week catching of stray dogs. Last year, a total of 58 heads of stray dogs were catched/impounded. Out of the 58 dogs, three (3) were claimed by the owners; five (5) dogs were being adopted, while the rest of the impounded dogs were humanely euthanized.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 64 The CVO also conducted Surgical Castration which is free of charge to control dog population in the city as well as to reduce the number of stray dogs that may become the main source of spread of rabies. In 2015, a total of 65-heads of male dogs were castrated benefiting 45 pet-owners.

Dog catching and impounding of stray dogs roaming around the city’s streets conducted by the CVO’s trained dog catchers.

Prior to the implementation of the City Ordinance No. 374, or the “Surigao City Anti-Rabies Ordinance”, an orientation and information-seminar were conducted to different offices involved in the CRPCC including the 54 barangays of the city particularly attended by the barangay captains and its barangay officials, barangay secretaries, school heads, BHW’s, tanods and dog owners. This is to provide awareness regarding the implementation of the Surigao City Anti-Rabies Ordinance specifically on the rules and regulations.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 65

Table 36 and Table 37 shows the annual and comparative accomplishment data on rabies fees collected. Meanwhile, Graph-4 shows the comparative data on rabies fees collected from cy2010-2015.

Table 36 Annual Accomplishment Data on Rabies Fees Collected CY-2015 Rabies Fees Collected Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment (City Ordinance #374) 1. Dog Vaccination Fee 4,000.00 3,720.00 93.00% 2. Dog Registration Fee 150,000.00 138,460.00 94.31% 3. Dog Impounding Fee 500.00 30.00 6.00% 4. Penalty to Violators 2,000.00 400.00 20.00% 5. Other Fees 1,000.00 400.00 40.00% TOTAL FEES COLLECTED 157,500.00 143,010.00 90.80% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 66 Table 37 Comparative Data on Rabies Fees Collection CY 2011-2015 RABBIES FEES COLLECTED Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 a. Rabies Vaccination Fee 23,360.00 26,800.00 24,440.00 15,120.00 3,720.00 b. Dog Registration Fee 47,010.00 51,660.00 52,140.00 70,860.00 138,460.00 c. Dog Impounding Fee 1,380.00 300.00 1,440.00 - 30.00 d. Penalty to Violators 10,000.00 3,000.00 6,660.00 - 400.00 e. Other Fees 200.00 500.00 600.00 1,900.00 400.00 Total Fees Collected 81,950.00 82,260.00 85,280.00 87,880.00 143,010.00 Source: City VeterinaryGraph Office, Surigao 8: Comparative City Data on Total Fees Collected: CY. 2010 - 2015

160,000.00 140,000.00 120,000.00 100,000.00 80,000.00 60,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Graph-4: Comparative Data on Number of Animal Treated

VI. OTHER VETERINARY SUPPORT SERVICES

As a continuing support to the marginal farmers, the CVO rendered and assisted various veterinary extension services to improve animal health and well-being through proper herd management, prevention and control of animals through vitamins and mineral supplementation, animal castration, farm family supervision and daily animal consultation.

In 2015, a total of 812 heads of livestock animals were castrated; 1,699 heads of piglet were given with iron supplementation; 7,297 heads of animals were given with vitamins supplementation and rendered 756 daily clients consultations. Table 38 shows the annual data on the other veterinary support services for cy2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 67 Table 38 Annual Accomplishment Data on Other Veterinary Support Services CY-2015 Other Veterinary Support Services Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 1. Animal castration - no. of animal castrated 700 812 116.00% - no. of farmer benefited 120 137 114.17% 2. Iron injection - no. of piglets injected with iron 1,464 1,699 116.05% - no. of farmer benefited 142 157 110.56% 3. Vitamins supplementation - CARABAO 190 220 115.79% - CATTLE 145 161 111.03% - GOAT/SHEEP 200 211 105.50% - SWINE 1,450 1,642 113.24% - POULTRY 4,200 5,063 120.55% no. of farmer served 1,579 1,803 114.19% 4. Animal Consultation - no. of consultation 660 756 114.55% - no. of clientele served 75 741 114.00% 5. Farm Families Supervised - no. of farm family supervised 25 26 104.00% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

 ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROGRAM

The City Veterinary Office has stepped-up its efforts to increase livestock production with enhancement of its genetic quality and proper nutrition to meet the local food demand.

Since 2010, the city’s local production of livestock was not sufficient to support the increasing demand of meat supply. The city has been importing live animals for slaughter from outside the province and even in other regions. To solve this scenario, the CVO developed several approaches, such as: artificial insemination and natural breeding services, animal dispersal/re-dispersal program and forage and pasture development.

I. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Artificial insemination (AI) either in carabao, cattle, goat and swine was used to impregnate the female by using means other than natural breeding. This technique is handled by trained AI technicians to the farmers and backyard raisers free of charge. This AI services has been offered for several years which aims of improving the genetic quality of the local stocks which significantly helps improve productivity coupled with improve farmer’s income and livelihood.

For the supply of frozen semen for large animals, the city was dependent from the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC); while the supply of liquid nitrogen was provided by the Department of Agriculture RFO-XIII; while the fresh semen used for artificial insemination in swine was coming from the city’s boar stock at the Animal Breeding Center.

In 2015, the CVO inseminated using artificial method a total of 193 heads of large ruminants (caracow and cow); 36 heads of doe; and 627 heads of sow/gilts benefitting a total of 636 farmers in the LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 68 mainland barangays of the city. Table 39 shows the annual accomplishment data on livestock artificial insemination, while Table 40 shows the comparative data on animals artificially inseminated from year 2011 to 2015.

Table 39 Annual Accomplishment Data on Livestock Artificial Insemination CY-2015 Artificial Insemination Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 1. No. of Animals Inseminated -CARABAO 84 140 166.67% -COW 46 53 115.22% -DOE 31 36 116.13% -SOW/GILT 550 627 114.00% 2. No. of Animals Dx. Pregnant -CARABAO 24 28 166.67% -COW 23 26 113.04% -DOE 15 17 113.33% -SOW/GILT 412 472 114.56% 3. No. of Repeat Breeder -CARABAO 60 69 115.00% -COW 23 21 91.30% -DOE 16 18 112.50% -SOW/GILT 138 155 132.00% TOTAL FARMER SERVED 538 636 118.22% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 40 Comparative Data on Animals Artificially Inseminated CY 2011-2015 Particulars Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Animals Artificially Inseminated a. Carabao 97 132 162 132 140 b. Cow 11 35 33 39 53 c. Doe 15 29 23 28 36 d. Sow/Gilt 553 603 543 573 627 Total Animals Inseminated 676 799 761 772 856 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Based on the comparative data for six (6) consecutive years, the highest number of animals inseminated was noted in cy2015 followed by year 2012, 2014, 2013 and 2011, respectively. Graph-5 shows the comparative data of total animals inseminated from cy2010-2015.

On the other hand, Graph-6 shows that among the species of animals, sow/gilt reflects a positive increasing number. This was attributed that AI in swine exists for a long period of time and gained recognition among swine raisers in the different barangays of the city. Meanwhile, AI in ruminants shows a slight increase yearly which was attributed by the limited availability of semen supply and the services was concentrated only in the island barangays of the city.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 69 Graph 9: Comparative Data of Total Animal Inseminated: CY. 2010 - 2015 Graph 11: Total Offspring Produced Through Artificial Insemination: CY. 2010 - 2015 900 6,000 800 5,000 700 600 4,000 500 3,000 400 2,000 300 200 1,000 100 0 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Graph-5: Comparative Data of Total Animals Inseminated Graph-6: Comparative Data on Animals Artificially Inseminated from cy2010-2015 Meanwhile, the offspring produced through artificial insemination recorded a total of 4,855 piglets; 19 caracalfs; 17 calves; and 13 kids which is about 115% over the target. Based on the comparative data as shownGraph in G 10:raph Comparative-7, on theData On total Animals offspring Artificially produced, cy2012 yielded the highest number of offspring produced throughInseminated: AI and CY.then 2010 followed - 2015 by year 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2011, respectively.

700 SOW/GILT The gradual increase in the total offspring 600 produce yearly will contribute/augment the local production of livestock in the city. Table-28 shows 500 the annual accomplishment data on offspring produced through artificial insemination, while Table 400 42 shows the comparative data on offspring 300 produced through artificial insemination from cy2011 to 2015. 200 CARACOW

100 COW

DOE 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Graph-7: Comparative Data on Total Offspring Produced Through Artificial Insemination, cy2010-2015

Table 41 Annual Accomplishment Data on Offspring Produced through Artificial Insemination CY-2015 Artificial Insemination Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment No. of offspring produced - CARACALF 19 19 100.00% - CALF 20 17 85.00% - PIGLETS 4,238 4,855 114.56% - KID 13 13 100.00% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 70 Table 42 Comparative Data on Offspring Produced through Artificial Insemination CY 2011-2015 Particulars Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 a. Caracalf 59 19 21 18 19 b. Calf 3 2 9 10 17 c. Kid - 2 4 3 13 d. Piglet 4,420 5,216 4,785 4,815 4,855 Total Number of Offspring 4,482 5,239 4,819 4,846 4,904 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

These are among the results of artificial insemination of livestocks.

II. NATURAL BREEDING SERVICES

In 2015, a total of 663 farmer-beneficiaries benefited the city’s natural breeding services program for carabao, cow, goat and swine. This is about 113% accomplishment compared against the target of 587. Table 43 shows the annual accomplishment data on natural breeding services; and Table 44 shows the comparative data on offspring produced through natural breeding from cy2011 to 2015.

Table 43 Annual Accomplishment Data on Natural Breeding Services CY-2015 Natural Breeding Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 1. No. of Animals Naturally Breed - CARABAO 110 125 113.64% - COW 70 80 114.29% - DOE 32 35 109.38% - SOW/GILT 440 503 114.32% 2. No. of Offspring Produced - CARACALF 60 67 109.41% - CALF 30 34 114.00% -KID 20 23 115.00% - PIGLET 2,400 2,737 114.05% TOTAL FARMERS SERVED 587 663 112.95% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 71 Table 44 Comparative Data on Offspring Produced through Natural Breeding CY 2011-2015 Particulars Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 a. Caracalf 4 69 62 66 67 b. Calf 3 35 27 21 26 c. Kid - - - - 6 d. Piglet 2,178 3,300 2,464 2,709 2,737 Total Number of Offspring 2,185 3,404 2,553 2,796 2,836 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Offspring produced through natural breeding as a result of breeder stocks distributed to bonafide recipients within the city.

III. ANIMAL DISPERSAL/RE-DISPERSAL PROGRAM

The provision of animals stocks to marginal livestock farmers through the dispersal and re-dispersal program of the city government aims to provide opportunity to acquire /own animals which can be used for breeding and draft purposes, give livelihood assistance to rural families and to help augment the livestock industry in the city.

In cy2015, the CVO through DA’s Agri-Pinoy Animal Re-stocking Program was able to distribute a total of five (5) heads of carabao and 11 heads of cattle to selected members of the Surigao City Dairy Association (SUCDA); while about 20 heads of swine (breedable gilts) were distributed to the members of the Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (SCLPRA); and Hugpong Siargaonon Association.

Last year, under the SAFIDEV Program of the City Government, a total of 43 heads of swine (piglets) were distributed to 43 bonafide farmer recipients. Meanwhile, under the Regular Dispersal/Re-dispersal Program of the , a total of 22 heads of swine (piglets), five (5) heads of carabao, 12 heads of cattle were distributed benefiting 36 farmers in the different barangays of the city including island barangays. Table 45 shows the annual accomplishment on animal dispersal/re-dispersal program for cy2015.

Cattle dispersal activity at Brgy. Capalayan with Hon. City Councilor Carabao dispersal activity at Brgy. Nabago Capalayan with Hon. Ernesto T. Matugas,Jjr., Dr. Alan Quines, Brgy. Captain Hon. Dante City Councilor Ernesto T. Matugas,Jjr., Dr. Alan Quines, Brgy. Fernandez and farmer beneficiaries. Captain Hon. Esmeralda Aba-a and farmer recipient. beneficiaries.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 72 Table 45 Annual Data on Livestock Dispersal/Re-dispersal Program CY-2015 SAFIDEV REGULAR CVO AGRI-PINOY RE-STOCKING TOTAL PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM (DA-RFO 13) SPECIES Animal No. of Re- Farmer Re- Farmer Re- Farmer Dispersal Dispersal Dispersal Dispersed/ Brgys. dispersal Benefited dispersal Benefited dispersal Benefited Re-dispersed Benefited Carabao - - - - 5 5 5 - 5 10 7 Cattle - - - 12 12 6 - 6 18 7 Swine - 43 43 6 16 19 20 - 20 85 27 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

IV. FORAGE AND PASTURE DEVELOPMENT

Coupled with the various strategies of increasing carabao and cattle industry in the city, the CVO ensured the continuous availability of highly nutritious improved pasture grasses and legumes which serves as source of food for local livestock. In fact, in the implementation of ruminant dispersal, it is prerequisite that the beneficiary must have enough land area for forage development.

In cy2015, a total of 32,104 pieces of cuttings and 2,700 seedlings of improved pasture grasses and legumes were distributed to farmer beneficiaries. Meanwhile, CVO has validated three (3) hectares of privately owned land for pasture development of which only two (2) hectares were developed and planted with assorted grasses. Table 46 shows the annual accomplishment data on forage and pasture development activities for cy2015.

Table 46 Annual Accomplishment Data on Forage and Pasture Development CY-2015 Particulars Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment 1. Training/Meeting - no. of trainings/meetings conducted 1 1 100.00% -no. of participants 25 28 112.00% 2. Planting Materials Distributed -no. of cuttings (pcs) 30,000 32,104 107.00% -no. of seedlings (pcs) 2,500 2,700 108.00% 3. Farmers/LGU Served (number) 20 20 100.00% 4. Private Land Validated/Developed -land area validated (has.) 3 3 100.00% -land area developed (has.) 2 2 100.00% 5. Public Land Validated/Developed -land area validated (has.) 2 2 100.00% -land area developed (has.) 1 1 100.00% 6. Demo Plot Maintained -no. of demo-plot maintained 1 1 100.00% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 73  MEAT PROCESSING PROGRAM

Meat Processing Program is a livelihood program of the city government through the supervision and monitoring of the City Veterinary Office which aimed of proving training/seminars on basic meat processing to enhance skills on utilizing meat and meat by-products which will serve as another source of income to some families.

In 2015, a total of four (4) trainings on basic meat processing course have been conducted at the Meat Processing Laboratory benefitting a total of 76 participants coming various organization, like: San Juan Women’s Association; Charisma Bethel Children’s Home; Senior Citizen Association; and some farmer beneficiaries of Winrock Hog Dispersal Program. Table 47 shows the annual accomplishment data on meat processing program for cy2015.

Table 47 Annual Accomplishment Data on Meat Processing CY-2015 Particulars Target Annual Accomplishment % Accomplishment a. TRAINING/SEMINARS: -no. of trainings conducted 2 4 200.00% -no. of participants 30 76 253.00% b. PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS INSPECTED AND MONITORED: - Embutido (roll) 2,000 3,402 171.00% - Longganisa (pack) 500 650 130.00% - Tocino (pack) 500 669 133.80% - Hotdog (kilos) 50 26 52.00% - Chorizo (kilos) 500 295 59.00% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Series of Training on Basic Meat Processing with members of Barugan Foundation and Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association as participants held at the Surigao Mini-Meat Processing Laboratory, Brgy. Poctoy, Surigao City.

 VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM

The Meat Inspectors from the City Veterinary Office assigned at the city slaughterhouse ensured that every animal slaughtered were fit for consumption through strict implementation of precautionary guidelines, rules and regulation such as ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of all animals slaughtered as well as post-abattoir inspection of all meat displayed at the city public market, meatshops, taboan and lechon house establishments.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 74 Per record from the city slaughterhouse in 2015, a total of 369 heads of carabao; 1,058 heads of cattle; and 18,113 heads of hogs were slaughtered, inspected and delivered at the city public market and other local meat establishments. Table 48 shows the accomplishment data on ante-mortem inspection; while Table 49 shows the accomplishment data on post-mortem inspection; and Table 50 shows the annual accomplishment data on post-abattoir inspection for cy2015, respectively.

Table 48 Accomplishment Data on Ante-Mortem Inspection CY-2015 Annual Ante-Mortem Inspection Target % Accomplishment Accomplishment No. of live animal observed, examined, passed and released for slaughter - CARABAO 300 369 123.00% - CATTLE 900 1,058 117.56% - SWINE 16,000 18,113 113.21% Total Animal Released for Slaughter 17,200 19,540 113.61% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 49 Annual Accomplishment Data on Post-Mortem Inspection CY-2015 Annual Post-Mortem Inspection Target % Accomplishment Accomplishment No. of carcass examined, inspected, passed and released from the city slaughterhouse - CARABEEF 300 369 123.00% - BEEF 900 1,058 117.56% - PORK 16,000 18,113 113.21% Total Number of Animal Inspected for 17,200 19,540 113.61% Slaughter Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 75 Table 50 Accomplishment Data on Post-Abattoir Inspection CY-2015 Annual Post-Abattoir Inspection Target % Accomplishment Accomplishment a. Establishment Monitored * City Public Market - no. of inspection (daily) 105 105 100.00% - no. of ice chest inspected 70 73 104.29% - no. of dressed chicken re- inspected 250,000 222,640 89.00% In heads 236,000 210,040 89.00% In kilos * Taboan 60 62 103.34% - no. of inspection

b. Conducted monitored on lechon vendors/ lechon operators 30 34 113.33% - no. of monitoring conducted

c. Conduct Monitoring on “Hot Meat” 4 3 75.00% - no. of illegal meat traders/vendors 4 2 50.00% - no. of illegal meat traders served notice of warning

d. Conduct monitored accredited transport van 30 33 110.00% - no. of services conducted 216 213 98.62% - no. of NMIS certificate collected Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 51 Comparative Data on Total Animal Slaughtered (in heads) at the City Slaughterhouse CY 2011-2015 YEAR PARTICULARS 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 CARABAO 708 599 512 456 369 CATTLE 1,228 1,428 1,319 1,058 1,030 HOGS 19,496 20,534 20,178 18,973 18,113 TOTAL 21,432 22,561 22,009 20,487 19,512 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 76 Table 52 Comparative Data on Total Animal Slaughtered (in kilo) at the City Slaughterhouse CY 2011-2015 YEAR PARTICULARS 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 CARABAO 129,884 113,078 99,963 87,729 73,494 CATTLE 182,687 194,074 197,149 182,132 160,804 HOGS 1,580,570 1,516,823 1,712,638 1,652,542 1,685,551 TOTAL 1,893,141 1,823,975 2,009,750 1,922,403 1,919,849 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Table 53 Comparative Data on Total Animal Slaughtered (in kilo and in heads) at the City Slaughterhouse CY 2011-2015 YEAR 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 PARTICULARS (in (in kilos) (in (in kilos) (in (in kilos) (in (in kilos) (in (in kilos) heads) heads) heads) heads) heads) CARABAO 708 129,884 599 113,078 512 99,963 456 87,729 369 73,494 CATTLE 1,228 182,687 1,428 194,074 1,319 197,149 1,058 182,132 1,030 160,804 HOGS 19,496 1,580,570 20,534 1,516,823 20,178 1,712,638 18,973 1,652,542 18,113 1,685,551 TOTAL 21,432 1,893,141 22,561 1,823,975 22,009 2,009,750 20,487 1,922,403 19,512 1,919,849 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

Based on the comparative data on total animal slaughtered as shown in Table 52, cy2012 showed the highest number of animals slaughtered (in heads) of about 22,009 heads, followed by year 2013 of 20,487 heads; cy2011 of 21,432 heads; 2014 by 20,487 heads; and lowest in cy2015 of 19,512 heads.

Meanwhile, the comparative data on total animals slaughtered based on kilos, year 2013 marked the highest carcass weight. Followed by year 2013 (2,009,750), 2014 (1,922,403), 2015 (1,919,849), 2011 (1,893,141), and lowest in year 2013 which is only 1,823,975 total carcass weight.

Graphs-8 and 9 showed the correlation between total animal slaughtered in terms in heads and in kilos. Based on the graphs, year 2012 marked the highest number of animal slaughtered (in heads) reaching about 22,561 heads of animals while comparing it to the total animals slaughtered (in kilos basis), it showed that it has the lowest total carcass weight. This only means that the total animal slaughtered in terms of Gaph 12: Comparative Graph on Total Animal Graph 13: Comparative Graph on Total Animal heads does not correlate to its weight. Slaugthered (in heads): CY. 2010 - 2015 Slaughtered (in kilos): CY. 2010 - 2015 23,000 2,050,000 22,000 2,000,000

21,000 1,950,000 1,900,000 20,000 1,850,000 19,000 1,800,000 18,000 1,750,000 17,000 1,700,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Graph-8: Comparative Graph on Total Animal Slaughtered Graph-9: Comparative Graph on Total Animal Slaughtered (in heads), cy2010-2015 (in kilos), cy2010-2015

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 77 In cy2015, the total income generated from the city slaughterhouse was about P4,117,553.50. This is about 25% short compared against the target of P5,500,000.00 or a collection efficiency of about 75% for cy2015. The 2015 generated income is about 4.0% decrease compared against year 2014 of P4,292,419.50. This is lower practically because it is directly dependent on the total number of animals slaughtered (carabao, cattle and swine) as compared to the last 2 years income. Also the opening of various meat establishments whose meat carcass are not slaughtered in the city slaughterhouse can also be attributed to the reduction of slaughterhouse income plus the consuming public is now health conscious shifting their food instead of meat to fish and vegetables. Table 54 shows the annual data on slaughterhouse income for cy2015.

Table 54 Annual Data on Slaughterhouse Income CY-2015 Annual Slaughterhouse Income Target % Accomplishment Accomplishment RECEIPTS FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSE - Corral Fee 280,500.00 117,829.45 42.01% - Ante-mortem Fee 175,432.00 74,579.00 42.52% - Post-mortem Fee 175,432.00 74,579.00 42.52% - Permit for Slaughter 442,500.00 219,753.00 55.71% - Slaughterhouse Fee 3,079,874.00 2,709,729.14 87.99% - Delivery Fee 869,750.00 519,258.10 59.71% - Entrails 257,512.00 268,255.91 104.18% - Re-inspection Fee 159,000.00 104,540.00 65.75% - Large Cattle Slaughter Permit 30,000.00 13,070.00 43.57% - Credentials/Registration 30,000.00 15,959.50 53.20% Total Income Collected P5,500,000.00 P 4,117,553.50 74.87% Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City Graph 14: Comparative Graph of Slaughterhouse

Income: CY. 2010 - 2015 Based on the six years comparative data, the income generated in year 2010 up to 4,600,000.00 2012 has increase by 5% yearly. However, slaughterhouse income generated begun to 4,500,000.00 decrease in year 2013 up to the present. The decrease in the total generated income was 4,400,000.00 attributed to the reduce number of animals for slaughtered, opening of various meat 4,300,000.00 establishments and also the current accreditation of the existing slaughterhouse 4,200,000.00 wherein animals slaughtered inside the abattoir could no longer be delivered or marketed 4,100,000.00 outside the province. Table 55 shows the comparative data on slaughterhouse income 4,000,000.00 from cy2010 to 2015; and Graph-10 shows the 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 comparative graph of slaughterhouse income. Graph-10: Comparative Graph of Slaughterhouse Income, cy2010-2015

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 78 Table 55 Comparative Data on Slaughterhouse Income CY 2010-2015

MONTH SLAUGHTERHOUSE INCOME 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 January 304,556.25 326,005.45 366,326.50 319,349.50 324,550.50 310,960.50 February 307,917.20 341,922.75 360,670.50 350,544.50 323,041.50 313,479.50 March 347,778.85 370,491.15 367,105.50 347,662.00 352,041.50 321,152.50 April 325,367.80 339,297.75 340,259.00 341,383.50 320,361.00 302,651.00 May 419,073.58 375,208.85 408,366.00 405,594.00 367,349.50 357,040.00 June 366,667.35 345,439.65 364,946.00 362,619.99 358,424.50 340,081.00 July 342,313.60 339,475.00 360,711.50 382,669.00 366,381.00 331,547.00 August 352,006.55 347,306.30 376,415.00 350,724.00 349,680.50 335,140.00 September 382,812.35 433,004.25 418,692.50 390,020.50 394,677.50 398,053.00 October 358,640.25 364,653.20 394,883.00 388,392.75 358,518.50 357,295.00 November 340,382.70 351,446.00 329,119.50 372,935.50 337,782.00 305,371.50 December 482,494.40 501,865.10 482,293.00 494,302.00 439,306.00 444,783.00 TOTAL 4,330,010.58 4,463,115.45 4,569,788.00 4,506,197.24 4,292,419.50 4,117,553.50 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

 INSTITUTIONAL STRENGHTENING / CAPABILITY BUILDING PROGRAM

The City Veterinary Office sustained its institutional support program/activities to various organizations associated with livestock businesses and processing activities. In 2015, the assisted organizations were the following:

I. Association of Meat Processors (AMPS)

The City Veterinary Office assisted the Association of Meat Processors in the processing of meat into saleable frozen meat products like embutido, tocino, hotdog, longganisa and chorizo which were processed/produced inside the Mini-Meat Processing Laboratory in Brgy.Poctoy. In 2015, the association processed about 3,402 rolls of embutido; 650 packs of longganisa; 669 packs of tocino; 26 kilos of hotdog; and 295 kilos of chorizo. Table 56 shows the comparative data on the frozen meat products processed by the Association of Meat Processors

Table 56 Comparative Data on Frozen Meat Products Processed CY 2011-2015 FROZEN PRODUCTS YEAR 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Embutido (roll) 672 1,792 2,822 2,437 3,402 Longganisa (pack) 560 1,626 1,430 1,447 650 Tocino (pack) 280 1,308 1,125 1,268 669 Hotdog (kilos) 365 638 119 82 26 Chorizo (kilos) - - - 40 295 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 79 II. Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (SCLPRA)

The Surigao City Mini-Feedmill was a major project of the City Government which was turned-over to the Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Association (SCLPRA) last December 3, 2014. From then, the Association had continuously mixing different type of feeds like: starter mash, grower mash, lactating mash and gestating mash. This mini-feedmill project aimed to help local hog raisers to have an opportunity to avail feeds at a lower price and of good nutrient quality. This is one of the interventions of the City Government to encourage more farmers to start raising pigs to augment increase the swine industry in the locality.

In cy 2015, a total of 104 bags of starter mash, 329 bags of grower mash, 602 bags of gestating mash and 140 bags of lactating mash were produced by the Association and these were sold among its members with which the association started to generate income.

Table 57 Comparative Data on Total Feeds Produced at the Surigao City Mini-Feedmill CY 2014-2015 FEED TYPE / BAG YEAR 2014 2015 Starter Mash 672 1,792 Grower Mash 560 1,626 Gestating Mash 280 1,308 Lactating Mash 365 638 Total Bags of Feed Produced 378 1,175 Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

One of the Trainings on “Feed Formulation and Feedmilling” conducted at the Feedmill Building at Brgy. Trinidad last September 22-23, 2015 sponsored by DA-RFO XIII and assisted by the City Veterinary Office and participated by the members of the Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (SCLPRA).

 BOTTOM-UP BUDGETING (BUB) PROGRAM – CVO Implemented

The implementation of the Bottom-up Budgeting (BuB), which ensures the inclusion of the funding requirements for the development needs of marginal members of the sector, open the opportunity of the CVO to be able to support and provide assistance and funds to legitimate People’s Organizations and other stakeholders. Table 58 shows the status of implementation of the BUB 2014 and 2015 projects as of cy2015 implemented by CVO. LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 80 Table 58 Status of Implementation of BUB 2014 and 2015 Projects As of CY-2015

Total Project Sharing Scheme Project / Program Project Status Cost NGA LGU 2014 BUB Project 1. Multi-Livestock P2,400,000.00 P2,000,000.00 P400,000.00 Bid and awarded to Production Project winning supplier. Still (Carabao, Swine and waiting for the full Native Chicken) delivery of animals. 2015 BUB Project 1. Repair / Improvement / P3,000,000.00 - P3,000,000.00 Bid and awarded to Upgrading of City winning supplier. Still Slaughterhouse waiting for the bidder to start the repair and improvement of the facility and delivery of equipments Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

 OTHER DA’s FUNDED PROJECTS/PROGRAMS

To pursue and achieve self-sufficiency and alleviate poverty, the Department of Agriculture through its various programs, has increased its investment to provide support and assistance to livestock stakeholders in pursuit for agricultural development that will attain high productivity and resistance to disease, pre and post-harvest facilities as well as public-private partnerships. Fund allocations for the aforementioned areas were distributed to the Department of Agriculture’s Regional field offices for the access of the Local Government Units.

Table 59 Other DA- Funded Projects, Costs and Status of Implementation As of CY-2015 DA-Project Beneficiary Projects / Programs Project Cost Project Status Source Location 2014 Projects 1. Upgrading of Mini-meat P250,000.00 DA-13 Agri-Pinoy LGU-Surigao On-going project Processing Laboratory Post Harvest City, Brgy. implementation for the (Improvement of Program Poctoy improvement / upgrading Smokehouse Building of the building, additional and Other Facilities) facility for bidding equipment 2. Establishment of Milk P880,630.00 DA-13 Agri-Pinoy LGU-Surigao For the construction of the Processing Laboratory Post Harvest City, Brgy. building, already bidded (Building and Laboratory Program Poctoy and awarded to winning Equipment) supplier. For milk equipment still on the process of bidding. 3. Provision of Livestock DA-13 Agri-Pinoy Surigao City Already distributed to Animals (1-Carabao and Animal Re- Livestock and bonafide members of the 4-Breeder Swine) Stocking Poultry Raisers Association Program Association

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 81 DA-Project Beneficiary Projects / Programs Project Cost Project Status Source Location 2015 Projects 1. Improvement / Repair P10,000,000.00 DA-NLP LGU-Surigao Bid and contract signing of of Slaughterhouse and (P5,000,000) City, Brgy. the winning bidder Upgrading of BUB LGU Equity Poctoy Equipment (P3,000,000) LGU (P2,000,000) 2. Provision of Livestock DA-13 Agri-Pinoy Carabao and Already distributed to Animals (5-cattle; 11- Animal Re- Cattle for the bonafide members of the carabao; and 22-swine) Stocking Surgiao City Association Program Dairy Association Swine for the Surigao City Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association Source: City Veterinary Office, Surigao City

3.3 Tourism Development

 TOURIST ARRIVALS

I. Domestic and Foreign Tourist Arrivals

In 2015, Surigao City’s domestic and foreign tourist arrivals recorded a total of 272,863 tourists. This is about 11.35 % increase compared against cy2014 of 202,261 tourist arrivals.

The monthly statistical data showed that the month of April posted the highest monthly of visitor arrivals which also posted the highest percentage increase. This was followed by the months of May and September. The International Youth for Christ Conference and the National Caving Congress contributed to the increase in tourist arrivals for the month of April aside from the fact that April is considered peak season in Surigao City. Table 60 shows the comparative data on monthly tourists’ arrivals for cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 60 Comparative Data on Monthly Tourists Arrivals CY-2015 MONTH 2014 2015 % INCREASE / DECREASE JANUARY 16,027 21,314 32.99 FEBRUARY 16,034 16,982 5.91 MARCH 18,504 20,537 10.99 APRIL 19,748 30,274 53.30 MAY 21,286 27,472 29.06 JUNE 19,475 21,991 12.92 JULY 21,962 19,807 -9.81

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 82 MONTH 2014 2015 % INCREASE / DECREASE AUGUST 21,300 20,723 -2.70 SEPTEMBER 23,730 24,643 3.85 OCTOBER 22,901 23,703 3.50 NOVEMBER 21,231 21,472 1.14 DECEMBER 22,851 23,945 4.79 TOTAL 245,049 272,863 11.35 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

The domestic tourist arrivals has increased by 13.82% from 225,921 in 2014 to 257,143 in 2015; while the foreign tourist arrivals has decreased by 17.82% from 19,128 in 2014 to 15,720 in 2015. Table 61 shows the comparative data on tourist arrivals by country of residence between cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 61 Comparative Data on Tourist Arrivals by Country of Residence CY 2014-2015

COUNTRY 2014 2015 INCREASE (DECREASE)

PHILIPPINES 225,921 257,143 13.82 ASEAN BRUNEI 15 8 -46.67 CAMBODIA 109 7 -93.58 INDONESIA 157 32 -79.62 MALAYSIA 65 155 138.46 MYANMAR 2 0 163 143 -12.27 THAILAND 126 29 -76.98 VIETNAM 28 17 -39.29 SUB TOTAL 665 391 -41.20 EAST ASIA CHINA 2,603 2,205 -15.29 HONGKONG 199 120 -39.70 JAPAN 680 362 -46.76 KOREA 664 516 -22.29 TAIWAN 136 72 -47.06 SUB TOTAL 4,282 3,275 -23.52 SOUTH ASIA BANGLADESH 7 0 INDIA 131 43 -67.18 IRAN 2 0 NEPAL 1 3 200.00 PAKISTAN 12 4 -66.67 SRI LANKA 3 1 -66.67 SUB TOTAL 156 51 -67.31 MIDDLE EAST BAHRAIN 3 54 1,700.00 EGYPT 5 ISRAEL 121 92 -23.97 JORDAN 18 0 KUWAIT 45 13 -71.11 LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 83 COUNTRY 2014 2015 INCREASE (DECREASE)

SAUDI ARABIA 85 15 -82.35 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 59 46 -22.03 SUB TOTAL 331 225 -32.02 NORTH AMERICA CANADA 788 661 -16.12 MEXICO 119 103 -13.45 USA 3,034 2,897 -4.52 SUB TOTAL 3,941 3,661 -7.10 SOUTH AMERICA ARGENTINA 44 4 -90.91 BRAZIL 64 148 131.25 COLOMBIA 11 11 0.00 15 2 -86.67 VENEZUELA 32 2 -93.75 SUB TOTAL 166 167 0.60 WESTERN EUROPE AUSTRIA 94 65 -30.85 BELGIUM 77 25 -67.53 FRANCE 241 181 -24.90 GERMANY 615 808 31.38 0 NETHERLANDS 58 190 227.59 SWITZERLAND 295 131 -55.59 SUB TOTAL 1,380 1,400 1.45 NORTHERN EUROPE DENMARK 257 159 -38.13 FINLAND 65 45 -30.77 IRELAND 97 91 -6.19 NORWAY 482 393 -18.46 SWEDEN 329 388 17.93 UNITED KINGDOM 456 427 -6.36 SUB TOTAL 1,686 1,503 -10.85 SOUTHERN EUROPE GREECE 41 10 -75.61 ITALY 319 48 -84.95 PORTUGAL 23 3 -86.96 SPAIN 195 131 -32.82 UNION OF SERBIA AND 23 1 -95.65 MONTENEGRO SUB TOTAL 601 193 -67.89 EASTERN EUROPE POLAND 17 0 RUSSIA 21 102 385.71 SUB TOTAL 38 102 168.42 AUSTRALASIA/PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 3,824 2,843 -25.65 GUAM 17 10 -41.18 NAURU 2 5 150.00 NEW ZEALAND 471 164 -65.18 PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2 SUB TOTAL 4,314 3,024 -29.90

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 84 COUNTRY 2014 2015 INCREASE (DECREASE)

AFRICA NIGERIA 8 5 -37.50 SOUTH AFRICA 62 123 98.39 SUB TOTAL 70 128 82.86 OTHERS AND UNSPECIFIED 1,004 1,257 25.20 RESIDENCES OVERSEAS 494 343 -30.57 TOTAL FOREIGN 19,128 15,720 -17.82 GRAND TOTAL 245,049 272,863 11.35 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

II. Top Foreign Markets on Tourists Arrivals

Countries in the North America contributed a total of 3,661 arrivals which recorded the highest volume of international tourist arrivals in cy2015. The East Asia Region ranked second (2nd) with 3,275 arrivals; followed by Australasia/Pacific which ranked third (3rd) with 3,024 arrivals; Northern Europe ranked fourth (4th) with 1,503 arrivals; and Western Europe ranked fifth (5th) with 1,400 arrivals.

The top ten (10) foreign markets especially on tourist arrivals were from USA ranked as first; followed by Australia; China; Germany; Canada; Korea; United Kingdom; Norway; Sweden; and Japan. Table 62 shows the data on top foreign markets on tourist arrivals for cy2015.

Table 62 Top Foreign Markets on Tourists Arrivals CY-2015 RANK COUNTRY VOLUME 1 USA 2,897 2 AUSTRALIA 2,843 3 CHINA 2,205 4 GERMANY 808 5 CANADA 661 6 KOREA 516 7 UNITED KINGDOM 427 8 NORWAY 393 9 SWEDEN 388 10 JAPAN 362 11 NETHERLANDS 190 12 FRANCE 181 13 NEW ZEALAND 164 14 DENMARK 159 15 MALAYSIA 155 16 BRAZIL 148 17 SINGAPORE 143 SWITZERLAND 131 18 SPAIN 131 19 SOUTH AFRICA 123 20 HONGKONG 120 21 MEXICO 103 22 RUSSIA 102 23 ISRAEL 92 LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 85 24 IRELAND 91 25 TAIWAN 72 26 AUSTRIA 65 27 BAHRAIN 54 28 ITALY 48 29 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 46 30 FINLAND 45 31 INDIA 43 32 INDONESIA 32 33 THAILAND 29 34 BELGIUM 25 35 VIETNAM 17 36 SAUDI ARABIA 15 37 KUWAIT 13 38 COLOMBIA 11 GUAM 10 39 GREECE 10 40 BRUNEI 8 41 CAMBODIA 7 NAURU 5 42 EGYPT 5 NIGERIA 5 ARGENTINA 4 43 PAKISTAN 4 PORTUGAL 3 44 NEPAL 3 PERU 2 45 PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2 VENEZUELA 2 SRI LANKA 1 46 UNION OF SERBIA & MONTENEGRO 1 OTHERS & UNSPECIFIED RESIDENCES 1,257 343 TOTAL 15,720 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

 UTILIZATION OF CONVENTION FACILITIES

In cy2015, the number of seminar workshops, conferences, meetings and sporting events that were held in the city has increased by 83.74 % and the number of delegates has increased by 95.40%, respectively. Table 63 shows the comparative data on the number of events and delegates between cy2014 and cy2015. Table 64 shows the lists of the conducted meetings, seminars, sports events, conventions and conferences for cy2015 which supported the utilization of convention facilities.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 86 Table 63 Comparative Data on the Number of Events and Delegates CY 2014-2015

Types of Activity Number of Events % Increase/ Number of Delegates % Increase/ 2014 2015 Decrease 2014 2015 Decrease Conference 90 102 13.33 25,669 28,995 12.96 Convention 70 78 11.43 24,294 32,091 132.04 Seminars 865 1,221 41.16 68,576 104,427 52.28 Meetings 739 1,130 52.91 32,177 55,681 73.05 Others 555 1,730 212 51,493 173,917 237.75 TOTAL 2,323 4,261 83.74 202,209 395,111 95.40 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

Table 64 Lists of Meetings, Seminars, Sport Events, Conventions and Conferences CY-2015 TYPE OF NO. OF DATE TITLE OF EVENT LEVEL VENUE EVENT PARTICIPANTS National Training Workshop on Provincial 11-27-29-15 National Seminar 300 Mapeh Convention Center 10-28-30-15 DA Convention Mindanao Convention 375 Hotel Tavern Surigao Duathlon 10-25-15 Regional Sports City Hall Grounds Run-Bike-Run Workshop in the Refinement of Mt. Bagarabon 10-5-8-15 Regional Seminar 140 Organic Agriculture Roadmap Resort Orientation of Newly Hired 78 Mt. Bagarabon 9-1& 2-15 Regional Orientation Technical Staff of field operations Resort 2ndCaraga Region Leadership 354 Mt. Bagarabon 9-25-27-15 Training & seminar for Public Regional Seminar Resort School Leaders Management Meeting of 9-14-15-15 POPCOM Regional Directors of National Meetings 54 Almont Beach Resort the Philippines Bonok-BonokMaradjawKaradjaw Provincial 9-9-15 International Festival 5,000 Festival Grandstand 8-30-15 Color Me Run International Sports 932 City Hall Grounds 8-28-15 Tilaw Food Festival Regional Festival 1,000 City Gym Midyear Assessment and Mt. Bagarabon 8-3-5-15 Regional Seminar 120 Planning Workshop Resort Mindanao The Annex Hotel 1-22&23-15 Conference 100 Wide Tavern Regional Stirring Committee Mt. Bagarabon 2-13-15 Regional Meeting 11 Meeting Resort Mt. Bagarabon 2-14-15 Masteral Exam & Workshop Regional Seminar 35 Resort Coordination Meeting on Organic Mt. Bagarabon 3-12&13-15 Regional Meeting 60 Agriculture Resort YFC International Youth Provincial 4-10-12-15 International Conference 5,700 Conference Grandstand City Cultural Center National Philippine Gateway with Hotel International Provincial delegates and Convention Center LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 87 TYPE OF NO. OF DATE TITLE OF EVENT LEVEL VENUE EVENT PARTICIPANTS 4-18-25-15 15th National Cave Congress speaker Congress 486 Surigao City Pilot School Brgy. Silop, Buenavista&Mapawa Mindanao 5- 9, 2015 Rotary Club Meeting Meeting 100 Gateway Hotel Wide National Board Meeting Alpha Mt. Bagarabon 6-11-13-15 National Meeting 75 Sigma Phil Philippine Resort Brgy. Secretary & treasurer’s Mt. Bagarabon 6-18-20-15 LGU-Tubay Seminar 69 Training Resort MVP Groups of Companies Coastal Clean 7-4-15 National 100 City Boulevard Shore it up up Third Caraga Mining Symposium 10- 1-2,2015 Caraga Wide Seminar 1,169 Parkway Hotel and Safety competition Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

 ROOM SUPPLY

The total number of rooms in the city grew by 4.99% from 1,103 in 2014 to 1,158 in 2015. New tourist accommodation establishments like Native Garden Tourist Inn, Yivson Pension, Boulevard Tourist Inn, Historian Pension House and Daisuke Suites contributed to the increase in room supply. Table 65 shows the comparative data on room supply per accommodation establishment between cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 65 Comparative Data on Room Supply per Accommodation Establishment CY 2014-2015

Total No. of Rooms Total No. of Beds Name of Establishment 2014 2015 2014 2015 HOTELS 1. Philippine Gateway Hotel 61 61 182 182 2. Hotel Tavern 75 76 202 202 3. Parkway Hotel 76 76 143 153 4. The Annex Hotel Tavern 55 57 92 103 TOURIST INNS 1. EY Miner Suites 24 24 37 37 2. The Grande Suites 2 15 15 40 42 3. E.Y Miner Suites 2 13 13 24 24 4. Bartons Bed & Breakfast 10 10 34 34 5. LE CHARD Place Bed & Breakfast 28 28 64 64 6. Miami City Suites 18 18 34 34 7. VMO Tourist Inn 16 16 28 32 8. Surigao Tourist Inn 27 28 57 69 9. One Hive Boutique Hotel & Suites 26 26 38 38 10. Destajo Travellers Inn 10 20 19 33 11. Nickel Travellers Inn 12 12 32 29 12. Native Garden Tourist Inn (new) - 4 - 11 PENSION HOUSES 1. Dexter Pension 13 13 28 30 2. Garcia Pension 34 34 45 45

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 88 Total No. of Rooms Total No. of Beds Name of Establishment 2014 2015 2014 2015 3. Golden Mile Pension 16 15 24 23 4. Jane’s Pension 5 5 5 5 5. Jannex Pension 26 22 47 42 6. Jazz Pension / Eco Pension 14 14 25 27 7. JVC Pension 8 13 18 5 8. Leomondee 18 17 28 31 9. Mayette’s Place 7 7 23 12 10. Metro Pension / Bee Hub Pension 35 48 73 62 11. Pope John Pastoral Center XXIII 28 27 236 212 12. RSY Pension 22 22 45 56 13. SLB I 18 20 33 33 14. SLB Annex 10 10 16 16 15. Wezil’s Home 15 15 15 15 16. BJ & ML 17 16 21 21 17. Maharlika Annex 8 8 39 39 18. Cely’s Lodge 6 10 13 16 19. Connie’s Lodge 12 13 39 27 20. Firma’s Lodge 13 13 20 26 21. Rickard Place 5 5 5 7 22. Figuron /Rooftop Garden House 9 9 9 9 23. Traveler’s Lodge 18 18 52 52 24. XL Pension House 10 10 13 10 25. Galaxy Pension House 9 9 13 13 26. Gunter Lodging House 7 7 7 7 27. Lopez Lodge 4 4 9 9 28. Sueños Travelers Inn 7 7 11 11 29. Hotel Solibao 15 15 24 24 30. Yivson Pension (new) --- 6 --- 8 31. Wayok Pension 7 7 13 13 32. Leilas Pension 11 11 19 19 33. JG Pension House 7 7 60 60 34. Gulf Site Pension 8 8 10 8 35. Travelers 15 15 45 23 36. Barkadahan Pension - - - - 37. Big Brother Hauz 12 14 24 24 38. Tourland Apartelle / Conching 14 14 106 70 39. Aden Apartelle 16 16 26 22 40. Happy Homes 4 - - - 41. Boulevard Tourist Inn (new) - 15 - 15 42. Cuizon Pension - 14 - 14 43. Historian Pension House (new) - 6 - 6 44. Daisuke Suites (new) - 3 - 14 RESORTS 1. Almont Hotel & Beach Resort 20 20 62 88 2. Fiesta Dive / Dawoo Resort 14 14 44 44 3. Miwa Beach Resort 12 6 15 15 4. Mt. Bagarabon Resort 16 19 62 130 LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 89 Total No. of Rooms Total No. of Beds Name of Establishment 2014 2015 2014 2015 5. Mt. Carmel Spring Resort 4 4 44 44 6. Sea Farer’s Inn 25 34 78 78 7. Villa Gertrudes Beach 14 12 44 23 8. Kuya’s Beach Resort - - - - 9. Grove Garden Farm & Resort - - - - ISLAND BARANGAY BAHAY TURISTA 1. Barangay Nonoc Tourism House 2 2 2 2 2. Barangay San Jose 1 1 10 10 TOTAL 1,103 1,158 2, 626 2,679 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

 OCCUPANCY RATE

The tourist accommodation sector like hotels, resorts, inns and pension houses, have performed strongly in cy2015. The Philippine Gateway Hotel posted the highest occupancy rate for Hotels with an average of 38.70%; E.Y. Miner Suites-2 for Tourist Inns with 75.03%; Maharlika Annex for Pension Houses with 63.83%; and Villa Gertrudes Beach for Resorts with 55.32%. Table 66 shows the monthly occupancy rate per accommodation establishments for cy2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 90 Table 66 Monthly Occupancy Rate per Accommodation Establishments CY-2015

NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT JAN. FEB. MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. TOTAL

HOTEL

HOTEL TAVERN 23.6 39.8 40.7 34.8 43.4 44.5 31.2 25.4 39.3 34.1 30.0 31.8 34 .88 PHILIPPINES GATEWAY HOTEL 52.8 42.0 34.3 45.3 47.5 37.5 28.3 37.8 44.4 41.7 23.9 28.9 38.70 PARK WAY HOTEL 17.4 19.3 18.2 17.7 29.8 21.2 17.9 17.0 26.2 25.4 26.2 22.7 21.58 THE ANNEX HOTEL TAVERN 34.3 15.2 11.0 15.9 21.5 20.8 16.9 14.2 17.4 20 19.7 17.5 18.70 TOURIST INN 0.00 THE GRANDE SUITES 11.0 18.8 18.1 16.2 25.6 24.7 46.9 15.5 20.4 16.3 44 15.5 22.75 E.Y MINER SUITES 48.2 44.9 43.4 80.7 75.5 64.0 70.6 56.3 68.3 56.7 53.1 45.3 58.92 BARTONS BED & BREAKFAST 0.00

LE CHARD PLACE BED AND BREAKFAST 60.8 66.2 71.0 69.6 63.7 71.3 61.1 71.2 81.1 72.4 70.8 62.2 68.45 MIAMI CITY SUITES 29.9 32.9 35.3 40.7 37.6 35.6 30.1 38.5 36.9 44.4 38.7 28.7 35.78 VMO Tourist Inn 26.0 28.8 25.8 25.6 28.4 32.9 26.6 40.7 29.4 23.8 38.3 28.0 29.53 SURIGAO TOURIST INN 47.1 62.8 67.7 68.2 62.9 128.6 49.9 50 82.1 79.5 83.3 53.7 69.65 E.Y MINER SUITES 2 72.7 62.1 66.0 76.2 85.1 80 81.1 79.9 81.0 84.6 66.2 65.5 75.03 ONE HIVE BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SUITES 28.7 26.4 26.4 33.3 31.0 30 29.8 32.8 47.2 34.5 22.9 19.1 30.18 NICKEL TRAVELLER’S INN 27.7 24.4 19.6 38.6 27.2 12.8 18.8 15.9 31.1 35.8 23.6 27.7 25.27 DESTAJO TRAVELLERS INN 51.3 55.1 53.2 93.6 65.5 69.8 83.9 31.5 38.6 35.6 28.2 31.6 53.16 PENSION HOUSES ADEN APARTELLE 12.5 13.6 24.6 12.9 7.9 12.9 12.5 12.5 7.4 8.4 - - 12.52 CONCHING APARTELLE 23.8 27.7 29.0 39.7 29.5 30.0 33.3 30.3 41.3 41.2 29.0 35.2 32.50 BIG BROTHER HAUZ 42.9 44.9 34.6 42.4 44.0 44.1 34.6 31.1 32.1 33.1 34.3 38.5 38.05 METRO PENSION / BEE HUB 7.2 7.2 10.2 7.3 6.9 7.1 6.6 7.2 7.2 5.4 4.9 10.4 7.30 GARCIA PENSION 49.4 50.1 46.3 52.4 56.8 64.4 50.5 50.5 42.8 22.4 41 46.4 47.75 POPE JOHN PAUL XXXIII PASTORAL CENTER 2.0 3.6 2.1 19.5 14.2 2.1 9.5 1.8 6.4 28.1 1.1 6.8 8.10 JANNEX PENSION 8.1 12.0 13.9 17.1 14.5 10.3 9.7 9.5 11.8 13 10.3 8.7 11.58 RSY PENSION 33.9 23.9 32.3 38.0 49.4 49.7 43.3 43.3 50.2 44.3 35.8 39.4 40.29 SLB-I 49.7 49.8 48.4 40.3 46.1 54.1 47.1 44.8 48.9 53.6 40.6 48.6 47.67 SLB ANNEX 55.5 53.9 48.7 36.0 36.1 44.0 36.1 37.7 60.0 33.2 31 30 41.85 TRAVELLER'S PENSION 42.3 40.5 48.6 43.80 BJ & ML 57.3 63.4 62.1 64.1 49.6 51.3 56.1 56.3 54.4 42.5 52.9 47.1 54.76 WEZIL'S HOME 15.3 16.9 24.5 25.3 23.4 24.2 21.9 33.3 26.7 26.7 33.3 33.3 25.40 LEOMONDEE 19.2 19.4 17.6 18.2 19.2 21 18 20.3 21.0 19 35.3 17.7 20.49 JAZZ PENSION 6.4 7.1 20.3 6.7 6.5 6.7 6.2 6.5 14.8 11.5 6.7 21.4 10.07 FIRMAS PENSION 8.9 10.4 14.9 16.7 18.6 19.2 23.1 8.2 30.8 30.8 38.5 26.1 20.52 DEXTER PENSION 9.2 9.3 30.0 20.5 21.8 22.6 21.6 23.1 30.8 30.8 38.5 26.1 23.69 CONNIES PENSION 25.5 28.3 28.5 29.4 27.2 27.8 24.2 25 25.0 33.3 25 25.8 27.08 GOLDEN MILE PENSION 25.6 25.0 28.2 44.2 31.0 25.6 22.2 28.2 32.4 29 31.1 33.3 29.65 GALAXY PENSION 22.2 24.6 54.1 55.9 56.6 58.5 59.1 66.7 66.7 66.7 66.7 55.6 54.45 FIGURON PENSION 40.1 39.3 43.7 45.2 37.3 35.20 75.6 40.5 44.1 37.6 44.4 45.2 44.02

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 91 NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT JAN. FEB. MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. TOTAL

MAHARLIKA ANNEX 73.4 60.7 79.8 64.6 76.6 65 73.4 44.3 60.8 46 62.50 58.9 63.83 JVC PENSION 22.2 25.0 28.2 16.7 71.4 42.9 57.1 42.9 42.9 57.1 57.1 57.1 43.38 XL PENSION HOUSE 15.8 15.0 32.9 15.0 23.2 16.3 23.2 30.0 50.0 19.4 60 37.1 28.16 GUNTER PENSION 35.5 34.7 41.5 39.1 51.2 47.6 39.6 47.9 55.2 46.5 46.2 57.1 45.18 MAYETTE'S PLACE 17.1 58.7 8.3 64.3 34.6 35 8.6 11.8 41.7 26.3 33.3 38.7 31.53 CELY'S PENSION 41.5 35.7 29.5 30.5 54.8 43.3 44.7 48.4 69.5 54.5 42 27.3 43.38 JANE'S PENSION 0.00 RICKARDS PLACE 18.3 20.2 37.6 38.9 41.9 33.3 53.8 66.7 66.7 66.7 66.7 66.7 48.13 LOPEZ LODGE 2.4 3.6 8.1 10.0 12.9 25.8 14.5 25.0 25.0 25 30 41.1 18.62 SUENOS 38.2 30.6 46.1 37.6 47.5 38.1 35.9 42.9 57.1 57.1 57.1 42.9 44.26 HOTEL SOLIBAO 29.7 15.5 38.7 36.0 33.8 38.4 23 40.9 41.1 39.1 31.6 41.9 34.14 LEILA’S PENSION 9.7 8.9 16.4 19.7 19.1 19.7 22 26.4 26.1 26.7 36.4 38.1 22.43 YIVSON PENSION 12.4 13.7 30.1 31.1 34.4 35.0 42.5 66.7 66.7 66.7 66.7 50.0 43.00 BOHOL TRAVELLER’S 28.0 35.7 37.0 44.0 45.4 35.8 31.8 37.0 41.3 44.9 38.4 38.9 38.18 GULF SITE PENSION 50.0 51.2 34.6 31.3 41.3 40.0 41.40 BOULEVARD TOURIST INN 18.6 32.4 25.2 19.20 HOMESTAY BARANGAY NONOC TOURISM HOUSE 6.4 10.7 9.7 16.7 29.0 25.0 32.3 50.0 50.0 50.0 75.0 82.3 36.43 RESORTS SEA FARER'S INN 22.3 28.8 18.2 18.8 31.7 32.7 34.9 23.5 20.6 23.5 35.9 43.8 27.89 ALMONT HOTEL & BEACH RESORT 15.8 10.0 26.0 66.5 75.8 34.3 34.0 36.1 40.3 36.1 37.3 64.2 39.70 MT. BAGARABON RESORT 17.1 19.9 37.0 29.0 20.0 40.0 29.4 29.5 23.7 22.2 14.7 32.6 26.26 FIESTA DIVE / DAWOO RESORT 13.1 14.3 8.7 24.3 24.9 16.7 9.0 19.6 12.6 29.0 30.0 28.6 19.23 VILLA GERTRUDES BEACH 53.3 53.3 28.7 13.1 75.3 38.9 66.7 66.7 58.3 66.7 68.9 73.9 55.32 MIWA BEACH RESORT 22.0 35.7 30.1 5.0 34.3 67.8 64.5 66.7 38.9 53.8 66.7 50.0 44.63 MT. CARMEL SPRING RESORT 3.2 8.0 4.0 23.3 6.5 1.7 8.9 12.1 17.5 5.6 5.8 2.4 8.25 TOTAL 27.79 28.32 31.96 33.90 37.92 36.69 35.79 35.53 39.98 37.01 39.38 37.73 35.17 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 92  TOURISM ENTERPRISES REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION

The City Tourism Office also conducted inspections on the tourism service facilities whether or not these facilities have met the standards set by Department of Tourism (DOT). This Office also monitored the licensing of the tourism enterprises operating in the city; and sustained its campaign for the DOT accreditation of primary tourism enterprises in support to the full implementation of Republic Act 9593 otherwise known as the Tourism Act of 2009.

In cy2015, a total of nine (9) primary tourism enterprises were accredited by DOT with an increase of 28.57 % compared to cy2014 with only seven (7) number of DOT accredited establishments. Table 67 shows the list of tourism establishments registered with the City Tourism Office and accredited by the DOT.

Table 67 List of Tourism Establishments Registered with the City Tourism Office and Accredited by the Department of Tourism CY-2015 REGISTERED WITH THE CITY TOURISM OFFICE A. Accommodation Sector 1. Mt. Carmel Spring Resort 2. Leilas Pension House 3. Hotel Solibao 4. Gunter Pension House 5. Parkway Hotel 6. Golden Mile Pension 7. RSY Pension House 8. E.Y. Miner Suites 9. E.Y. Miner Suites II 10. Almont Beach Resort 11. Miami City Suites B. Travel and Tour Services 12. Surigao Travel Activity Recreation Shop 13. Surigaonon Travel & Tours C. Tour Guides 14. DesideriaUy Van Alphen 15. Richard Nick A. Amores 16. Rosenda L. Villejo 17. Judith L. Yamson ACCREDITED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 1. RSY Pension House 2. Le chard Place Bed & Breakfast 3. E.Y. Miner Suites 4. E.Y. Miner Suites II 5. Almont Hotel and Beach Resort 6. Mt. Bagarabon Resort 7. Parkway Hotel 8. Miami City Suites 9. Leilas Pension Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 93  TOURISM RECEIPTS

The impact of the tourism industry on the local economy was evidenced by the tourism receipts, which indicates all travel related expenditures of a tourist. The tourist expenditures were the amount of money left behind by the tourists during their stay in the city.

The accommodations, restaurants and recreational services capture a significant portion of tourist expenditures. Average daily expenditure of a tourist was pegged at P3,000.00 and the average length of stay of a tourist in the city was estimated at two (2) nights. In cy2015, the total tourism receipts generated a total of P1,637,178,000.00. This is about 11.35% increase compared against cy2014 of P1,470,294,000.00.

 COLLECTION ON COMFORT ROOM USERS FEE & PARKING FEES

The collection on comfort room users fee at the City Luneta has increased by about 7.05% from P395,490.00 in cy2014 to P423,376.00 in cy2015. The months of December, September and November posted the highest collections. Meanwhile, the months of November and May posted the highest percentage increase compared against year 2014. Table 68 shows the comparative data on comfort room users fee collection at the City Luneta between cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 68 Comparative Data on Comfort Room Users Fee Collection at the City Luneta CY-2015 COLLECTION OF USER’S FEE AT THE % INCREASE MONTH LUNETA COMFORT ROOMS VARIANCE (DECREASE) 2014 2015 January P32,597.00 P 33,904.00 P 1,307.00 4.0% February 33,260.00 32,373.00 887.00 (2.7%) March 32,326.00 34,140.00 1,814.00 5.6% April 31,743.00 30,475.00 1,268.00 (3.9%) May 28,927.00 34,118.00 5,191.00 17.9% June 29,714.00 33,698.00 3,984.00 13.4% July 27,827.00 25,779.00 2,048.00 (7.4%) August 32,113.00 33,466.00 1,353.00 4.2% September 40,233.00 45,700.00 5,467.00 13.6% October 32,430.00 33,204.00 774.00 2.4% November 30,305.00 37,109.00 6,804.00 22.4% December 44,015.00 49,410.00 5,395.00 12.2% TOTAL P395,490.00 P423,376.00 P27,886.00 7.05% Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

Meanwhile, the collection on parking fees at the City Luneta has decreased by 16% from P314,306.00 in cy2014 to P 263,594.00 in cy2015. The month of December posted increasing collections, while the rest of the months showed a decreasing trend of collections. Table 69 shows the comparative data on parking fee collection at the City Luneta parking area between cy2014 and cy2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 94 Table 69 Comparative Data on Parking Fee Collection at the City Luneta Parking Area CY-2015 COLLECTION ON PARKING FEES % INCREASE MONTH VARIANCE 2014 2015 (DECREASE) January P26,009.00 P 20,699.00 P 5,310.00 (20.4%) February 31,156.00 22,375.00 8,781.00 (28.2%) March 28,175.00 25,975.00 2,200.00 (7.8%) April 26,017.00 21,197.00 4,820.00 (18.5%) May 27,398.00 21,398.00 6,000.00 (21.9%) June 24,715.00 21,790.00 2,925.00 (11.8%) July 32,404.00 23,375.00 9,029.00 (27.9%) August 26,147.00 25,835.00 312.00 (1.2%) September 25,062.00 20,578.00 4,484.00 (17.9%) October 27,043.00 22,413.00 4,630.00 (17.1%) November 22,167.00 18,289.00 3,878.00 (17.5%) December 18,013.00 19,670.00 1,657.00 9.2% TOTAL P314,306.00 P 263,594.00 P 50,712.00 (16.0%) Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

 COLLECTION ON SPACE RENTAL AT THE CITY LUNETA

The collection on space rental at the City Luneta has increased by 20.7% from P246,885.00 in cy2014 to P297,915.00 in cy2015. The months of September, August and December posted increasing collections, while the months of April, May, June, July and November showed a decreasing trend of collections. Table 70 shows the comparative data on the collection of space rental at the City Luneta between cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 70 Comparative Data on the Collection on Space Rental at the City Luneta CY-2015

MONTH COLLECTION ON SPACE RENTAL VARIANCE % INCREASE 2014 2015 (DECREASE) January P 18,685.00 P 26,390.00 P 7,705.00 41.2% February 19,460.00 25,165.00 5,705.00 29.3% March 17,645.00 17,950.00 305.00 1.7% April 17,130.00 14,400.00 2,730.00 (15.9%) May 21,805.00 10,770.00 11,035.00 (50.6%) June 22,485.00 19,850.00 2,635.00 (11.7%) July 22,885.00 20,530.00 2,355.00 (10.3%) August 20,495.00 37,620.00 17,125.00 83.6% September 26,530.00 52,540.00 26,010.00 98.% October 21,090.00 27,910.00 6,820.00 32.3% November 20,420.00 17,340.00 3,080.00 (15%) December 18,255.00 27,450.00 9,195.00 50.4% TOTAL P 246,885.00 P 297,915.00 P 51,030.00 20.7% Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 95  ANNUAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

I. SUROY SA SURIGAO

Aimed at providing the guests exposure to the tourism sites of the city, to solicit objective assessments and endorsements and to document the tourism product of the city, the SUROY SA SURIGAO will focus on the exotic, natural and historical attractions of the city.

The City Tourism Office assisted a total of 18 group tours by providing itineraries and tour guides and ensured the safe, convenient and enjoyable visit of travelers to the different tourist sites of the city. The city’s BOSS Museum has welcomed a total of 2,758 visitors in 2015, of which 2,631 were local visitors while 127 were international visitors. Table 71 shows the conducted guided tours/suroy sa surigao for cy2015.

Table 71 Guided Tours/Suroy sa Surigao CY-2015 NO. OF DATE NAME / GROUP TYPE OF TOURS TOUR GUIDE PARTICIPANTS EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF GRADE 6 HERMILINDA , LEA, JENNIFER , March 2, 2015 80 PAX CITY TOUR PUPILS OF SCALC TEODULA April 20-24, PSS NATIONAL CAVE CONGRESS MAE, MITCHELLS, LEA, 380 PAX CITY TOUR 2015 PARTICIPANTS JENNIFER, JANICE, DEXTER FATHER SALDIVA 8 PAX CITY TOUR MAE & MITCHELLS May 8, 2015 CONG. JUN ACHARON & ROTARY OF May 9, 2015 30 PAX CITY TOUR JENNIFER & LEA May 12, 2015 MR. SOTTO & COMPANY – VIP 8 PAX CITY TOUR LEA & MITCHELLS May 13, 2015 DANNICAN SISTERS OF GEN. SANTOS 30 PAX CITY TOUR MAE & MITCHELLS May 15, 2015 BARDOS CLAN 30 PAX CITY TOUR MITCHELLS & JENNIFER BOATING @ June 4, 2015 WINROCK INTERNATIONAL 50 PAX MAE & MITCHELLS DAY-ASAN June16, 2015 LGU- 50 PAX CITY TOUR MAE & MITCHELLS June20, 2015 BERNARD SUPETRAN 1 PAX CITY TOUR MAE & MITCHELLS GIGAGUIT, , MAE MITCHELLS July 25 ,2015 BERNARD SUPETRAN 1 PAX TUBOD, , TEODULA ALEGRIA September 8, LGU – PROVINCE OF 14 PAX CITY TOUR LEA, MAE & MITCHELLS 2015 FR. ANTHONY Q. CORREON & 10 PAX CITY TOUR JENNIFER & LEA November 10, COMPANY 2015 EDRADAN, SIMOGAN & BAYOGBOG 12-30-15 30 PAX ISLAND TOUR JESSA FAMILY 12-22-23-15 NAPALA FAMILY 15 PAX CITY TOUR JEZZIEL. JAESON 9-17-15 POPCOM 50 PAX CITY TOUR MAE, JANE, MITCHELLS 9-17-18 DOLE 20 PAX CITY TOUR DEXTER, ZENDA 9-22-15 60 PAX CITY TOUR MAE, DEXTER, MITCHELLS Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 96 II. 15TH NATIONAL CAVE CONGRESS (April 18-25, 2015)

Surigao City has achieved another milestone in Tourism Promotion, as venue of the 15th National Cave Congress. The event gathered 486 Cave enthusiasts around the country and abroad.

The Philippine Speleological Society 15th Cave Congress is a yearly gathering whose main objective is to discuss issues and concern regarding the use of caves and cave resources, and to formulate alternative solutions for the sustainable use of these resources. This gathering were participated by local government units, government line agencies, non-government organizations the academe, caving groups and enthusiasts and other stakeholders. The 15th Cave Congress focused on the environmental, social, economic effects of climate change in caves and karst areas. The event was held in the city last April 24 to 25, 2015 with the theme: “CAVING IN A CHANGING CLIMATE”.

The Opening Ceremony of the 15th National Cave Congress held at Gateway Hotel, Surigao City, last April 24, 2015.

The Plenary Session of the 15th National Cave Congress held at Provincial Convention Center, Surigao City, last April 25, 2015.

III. SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN FESTIVAL (JUNE 1, 2015)

SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN FESTIVAL is a procession at sea in honor of the patroness of good voyage - Virgen de la Paz Y Buen Viaje. This parochial event is supported by the City Tourism Office to promote religiosity and as an expression of thanksgiving for the safe travel of tourists, guests and residents of Surigao City.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 97 IV. SURIGAO CITY PLUS (June 29-30, 2015)

The Surigao City Plus coincides with the DOT’s Marketing Campaign Visit Philippines 2015. It aimed at developing social media campaign and grows inbound visitors to Surigao City.

Launching of the Surigao City Plus held at the City Cultural Center, Surigao City.

V. TILAW FOOD FESTIVAL (AUGUST 28, 2015)

Tilaw Food Festival is project of the City Tourism Office to recognize culinary skills of Surigaonons, food enthusiasts and amateur cooks and to bring greater awareness and appreciation of Surigaonon Cuisine.

In cy2015, the Tilaw Food Festival was participated in by the different schools and barangays in the city and the province of Surigao del Norte, namely:

 Surigao City Pilot School  Surigao West Central Elementary School  Mariano Memorial Central Elementary School  Navarro Memorial Central Elementary School  Surigao City Central Elementary School  Surigao City Special Science Elementary School  Surigao State College of Technology, Del Carmen Campus  Surigao Doctor’s College  Saint Paul University Surigao  Surigao Education Center  Day-asan National High School

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 98  San Jose National High School  Rizal National High School  Mat-i National High School  Caraga Regional Science High School  Cantiasay National High School  Surigao City National High School  Surigao Norte National High School  Mabini National High School  Barangay Nonoc  Barangay Serna  Barangay Washington  Barangay Luna  Barangay Bad-as, Municipality of Placer

The Tilaw Food Festival has four (4) contest categories such as:

 PAN CAKE DE SURIGAO - 20 participants  SURIGAO’S BEST KINILAW - 27 participants  SURIGAO’S NATIVE DELICACY - 29 participants  SEAFOOD SPECIALTY - 25 participant

VI. COLOR ME RUN (AUGUST 30, 2015)

Color Me Run is a sports tourism event component in celebration of the 45th CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY of Surigao City. A total of 932 participants from different runners club and runner’s enthusiasts in the city and the neighboring provinces in the region attended the event.

VIII. BONOK-BONOK MARADJAW KARADJAW FESTIVAL (September 9, 2014)

BONOK-BONOK MARADJAW KARADJAW FESTIVAL is an annual thanksgiving festivity in honor of the Surigao City’s patron saint Senior San Nicolas de Tolentino. Surigaonons had already adopted the “Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival” as a reflection of Surigao City’s rich cultural heritage, held every 9th day of September in celebration of the city’s Fiesta. In cy2015, a total of 14 competing contingents participated in the festival, namely:

1. Wilfredo D. Rafols Memorial National High School in cooperation with the GPTA, SGC & Barangay Poctoy Officials 2. Day-asan National High Sch in partnership with the Brgy. Day-asan

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 99 Council 3. Sabang Elementary School, Barangay Sabang 4. Surigao City Pilot School 5. Barangay Serna Folkloric Dance Company 6. Canlanipa Central Elementary School 7. Capalayan National High School, Barangay Capalayan 8. Taft National High School 9. Nabago Elementary School, Barangay Nabago 10. Libuac National High School, Barangay Libuac 11. Martinez Elementary School, Barangay Mapawa 12. The Silopian Cavers of Barangay Silop 13. Surigao City Central Elementary School 14. Hiyas Kabataan Performing Arts of Barangay San Juan

WINNERS OF THE BONOK-BONOK MARADJAW KARADJAW FESTIVAL

BEST IN COMMUNITY STREET DANCING

ND 1ST PRIZE 2 PRIZE 3RD PRIZE SURIGAO CITY PILOT SCHOOL SURIGAO CITY CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL CANLANIPA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL

BEST IN STREET DANCING BEST IN CHOREOGRAPHY Canlanipa Central Elementary School Hiyas Kabataan Performing Arts of Brgy. San Juan

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 100

BEST IN COSTUME RAYNA NAN BONOK-BONOK Capalayan National High School MS. GLENVILLE A. TALLEDO

IX. NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION AND WORLD TOURISM DAY (SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2015)

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION is an annual celebration to foster awareness among the local community on the importance of tourism and to give recognition to Tourism Enterprises/Accommodation Establishments in recognition of their outstanding business performance that played a significant role in the promotion of the city’s tourism industry.

 TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING:

o Nickel Traveller’s Inn for Prompt Submission of monthly tourist arrival report o For posting the Highest Number of Guests (August 2014-August 2015)  Hotel Tavern - 24,840  Aden Apartelle - 2,149  Le Chard Place Bed & Breakfast - 14,757  RSY Pension - 7,592  Almont Hotel & Beach Resort - 11,507

o For posting the Highest Occupancy Rate (August 2014-August 2015)  Philippine Gateway Hotel - 43.49  Aden Apartelle - 16.52  EY Miner Suites 2 - 76.59  SLB Annex - 48.13  Almont Hotel & Beach Resort - 38.82

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 101 X. PHOTO KO LIKE MO CONTEST

Another tourism awareness campaign initiated by City Tourism Office was through the PHOTO KO LIKE MO CONTEST where employees of the City Government were enjoined to post their photos of tourist sites in the city which they have visited, photos with the highest number of likes were declared winners. The winners of the PHOTO KO LIKE MO CONTEST were as follows:

2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE 1ST PRIZE BY MR. JESSIE DARRYL EVIOTA FROM THE BY MS. JANICE E. DE LA CRUZ FROM THE BY MR. JUVELLE AUDITOR OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILOR ERNEST OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILOR ERNEST OF THE CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE MATUGAS MATUGAS

XI. BONOK-BONOK PHOTO CONTEST (September 27, 2015)

BONOK-BONOK PH OTO CONTEST was added to the celebration of Bonok-Bonok Festival 2015 which was participated in by different photographers of Caraga Region. The winners of the Photo Contest were as follows:

WINNERS

STREET DANCE CATEGORY

1st Prize - MR. ROLANDO ALLAN MILAN – Butuan City 2nd Prize - MS. GLEN MARIE S. GEMPARO - Surigao City 3rd Prize - MR. VOLTAIRE MONTIL - Butuan City

FESTIVAL QUEEN CATEGORY

1st Prize - MR. VOLTAIRE G. ESPARAGO 2nd Prize - MR. AMIEL RANALAN 3rd Prize - MR. RONALDO CAYOMO

SIDELIGHTS CATEGORY

1st Prize - MR. ARNOLD MARTINEZ 2nd Prize - MR. MICHAEL S. LICUP 3rd Prize - MR. IVAN LANGIT

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 102 XII. SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING BOSS BARANGAY (October- December, 2015)

The BOSS Project is about Beautification and Cleanliness; Opportunities for Food Security; Services- Health and Social and Support for Tourism. This was launched by the City Government with the following objectives:  To give inspiration and challenge to all the 54 Barangays of the City so that they will continue to give importance on the protection of the environment  To look for outstanding Barangays who advocates the following exemplary qualities: a. Natural resources management, maintaining beautifications and cleanliness using their own resources b. Sustainable food production program c. Optimum Health Care and Social services d. Active Tourism and cultural programs, activities and events.  To inspire Barangay Officials and the community to be better public servants and to implement best practices, which could become a Tourism asset of the City  Instill “PRIDE of PLACE” in the individual residents, thus improve the appearance of Barangays in order to create models for Barangay Development

In cy2015, there were nine (9) barangays which were Finalists of the BOSS Awards, and these barangays were the following:

MAINLAND CLUSTER ISLAND CLUSTER SPECIAL AWARD 1. Barangay Sukailang 1. Barangay Nonoc 1. Brgy. Rizal 2. Barangay Mat-i 2. Barngay San Pedro 2. Brgy. Serna 3. Barangay Orok 3. Barangay Alegria 3. Brgy. Bilabid 4. Barangay Capalayan 4. Brgy. San Isidro 5. Barangay San Isidro 5. Brgy. Mat-i 6. Barangay Cagniog 6. Brgy. Silop 7. Brgy. San Jose

AWARDING OF OUTSTANDING BOSS BARANGAY LAST DECEMBER 17, 2015

OUTSTANDING BOSS BARANGAY 2015 - BRGY. NONOC OUTSTANDING BOSS BARANGAY 2015 - BRGY. SUKAILANG (ISLAND CLUSTER) (MAINLAND CLUSTER)

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 103 SPECIAL AWARDS OF THE BOSS BARANGAY 2015

BEST AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES STRAY DOG FREE BARANGAY BRGY. RIZAL BRGY. SERNA

BEST HEALTH PRACTICES 100% PARTICIPATION RATE ON DAY CARE BRGY. BILABID BRGY. SAN ISIDRO

DISASTER PREPARED & PEACEFUL BARANGAY BRGY. MAT-I TOURISM ORIENTED BARANGAYS BRGY. SILOP & BRGY. SAN JOSE

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 104 XIII. 71TH COMMEMORATION OF THE HISTORIC BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT(OCTOBER 24-25, 2015)

The 71ST Commemoration of the Battle of Surigao Strait with a theme: “A Memorial on a valor and commitment” was highlighted with the traditional pre-dawn memorial service at the Lipata Ferry Terminal and wreath laying ceremony attended by HIS EXCELLENCY BILL TWEDDELL, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines and Mr. Niel Philips, Political Affairs Officer of the of American-Embassy to the Philippines.

1. The 71th Commemoration of the Battle of Surigao Strait was celebrated with DUATHLON RUN- BIKE-RUN (October 25, 2015). This is a sports tourism component of the 71st commemoration of the Battle of Surigao Strait. A total of 120 participants / bike racers from , and Mindanao joined the race.

2. FILM SHOWING was also highlighted on the accounts of the Historic Battle of Surigao Strait during World War II at the City Luneta Park.

3. LECTURE FORUM / BALIK TAN-AW SA SUGILANON SA BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT was conducted at SNNHS Campus with guest lecturers from University of the Philippines Prof. Jose

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 105 Antonio Costudio and Australian War Veteran David Mattiski. This activity was attended by Students, History Teachers and some Surigaonons.

4. WREATH LAYING was also conducted at the JAPANESE CREMATION SITE, at the SNNHS Campus, Surigao City.

XIV. 13TH LIGHT-UP-A-TREE (DECEMBER 4, 2015)

Light-Up a Tree Project became a tradition of the City Government during Christmas season. The tradition continues in its 13th year of showing the act of kindness and generosity of the fellow Surigaonons, Companies, Non-Government Organizations, Associations and Business Establishments. A number of entities have sponsored the Christmas Lights and Decors. The donors of the Christmas Lights were given Certificate of Appreciation during the light-up ceremony.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 106 XV. PAINIT SA PASKO (DECEMBER 16-24, 2015)

Every December 16-24 of every year during the Misa de Gallo, the Luneta Park is flocked by mass goers to buy and taste Surigao’s native delicacies. A total of 33 sellers from the different Barangays of the City joined the project in 2015 with a total sales for 9-days reached to P309,325.00, an increase of 44.70% compared from cy2014.

 CAPABILITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES / SEMINARS & TRAINING

I. BASIC CAVE RESCUE TRAINING WORKSHOP (March 6-10, 2015)

The City Tourism Office participated in the basic cave rescue training workshop. Cave rescue is a highly specialized field of wilderness rescue in which injured, trapped or lost cave explorers are medically treated and extracted from various cave environments. It borrows element from firefighting, confined space rescue, rope rescue and mountaineering techniques but has also developed its own special techniques and skills for performing work in conditions that are almost always difficult and demanding. It requires a high level of organized teamwork and good communications.

II. TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WORKSHOP (JUNE 18-19, 2015)

This Seminar-Workshop designed to bring together the key players in the city to be educated, informed and inspired at developing our local tourist’s sites to contribute to the realization of our tourism development vision which is Surigao City 2023: a choice destination in Asia.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 107 III. TOURISTS RECEPTION & GUIDING TECHNIQUES TRAINING (JUNE 30-31, 2015)

Front office staff of accommodation establishments in the city needs to be equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills in the field of Tour guiding and front office operation.

 PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION THRU TRI-MEDIA

Placed publication / print ads in newspapers / magazines, TV, radio & other forms of publication that featured Surigao City’s Tourism products and services

 PARTICIPATION/SUPPORT TO PROVINCIAL / REGIONAL /NATIONAL EVENT/ACTIVITIES

1. FIRST PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL COSTUME EXPO - January 23-25, 2015 @ City 2. 7TH CULINARY SHOW - February 20, 2015 @ City 3. 114TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE - May 7, 2015

 OTHER ACTIVITIES

1. DISTRIBUTION OF CAVING EQUIPMENTS at Barangay Silop ,Buenavista, Mapawa last March 10, 2015 2. TURN-OVER OF SNORKELLING GEARS at Barangay San Isidro last December 22, 2015

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 108 3. YEAR END ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING WORKSHOP CUM TEAM BUILDING at Compostela Valley, last December 26-29, 2015

 2015 GPB/BUB-TOURISM PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

1. SKILLS TRAINING ON HANDICRAFT MAKING at Sitio Tagbasingan, Brgy. Mat-I and Brgy. Poctoy (January – March 2015)

This project is one of the approved projects of the Local Government Unit of Surigao City under the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting / BUB. The target beneficiaries were the Mamanwas of SitioTagbasingan, Barangay Mat-I and selected residents of Barangay Poctoy, Surigao City. The participants were trained in making bamboo furnitures, baskets, sleeping mats, paper bags, decors and other handicrafts.

2. SKILLS TRAINING ON MASSAGE and BEAUTY CARE at Barangays Day-asan, Zaragosa, Ipil and Silop (January 2015)

3.4 Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Development

3.4.1 Business Establishments/Business Name Registrations

The city government sustained the One-Stop-Shop in the processing of business permits, and the undertaking of business tax mapping activity simultaneous with the inspection of business establishments for assessment and collection purposes. These activities were jointly conducted by the composite team of the Business Permits and Licensing Office.

In cy2015, the city registered a total of 3,843 business establishments. This is a slight increase of 1.7% compared in 2014 of 3,779 business establishments. The type of businesses that showed an increase were the Construction services by 30%; Bakery sector by 22%; General Merchandises by 18%; Amusement Services by 16%; Trucking services by 15%; and Eatery by 7%. Table 72 shows the comparative total number of registered business establishments from cy2009 to 2015; while Table 73 shows the comparative number and type of registered business establishments from cy2010 to 2015.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 109 Table 72 Comparative Total Number of Registered Business Establishments CY 2009-2015 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2105 3,423 3,388 3,343 3,348 3,614 3,779 3,843 Source: Business Permits and Licensing Office, Surigao City

Table 73 Comparative Number and Type of Registered Business Establishments 2010-2015 Number by Year Type of Establishments 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1. Amusement (including computer 99 109 111 171 140 162 games/internet) 2. Arrastre 17 17 14 11 14 14 3. Banks (commercial and rural bank) 17 20 21 23 24 25 4. Bakery 65 61 61 68 63 77 5. Banana Cue Vendor 5 4 4 4 3 3 6. Barbecue Vendor 20 20 20 15 15 16 7. Barber Shop 13 11 10 11 11 11 8. Beauty Parlor 29 33 36 36 35 35 9. Beer/Softdrinks Distributor 4 4 4 4 4 14 10. Beta/VHS Rent 2 2 0 1 0 0 11. Billiard 5 9 7 5 4 4 12. Bus/Jeepney Terminal 1 1 1 1 1 1 13. Buying and Selling (scrap/bottle) 7 9 8 6 6 7 14. Black Smith 1 1 1 1 1 2 15. Cafeteria, Eatery and Cook Food 147 122 112 176 149 159 16. Catering 17 22 20 16 20 20 17. Cockpits 2 2 2 1 1 2 18. Contractor 50 49 50 42 47 61 19. Cooperative 22 33 30 45 81 80 20. Copra Buyer 26 25 24 21 20 20 21. Dental Laboratory/Medical Clinic & Drug 26 23 26 20 23 22 Test Center 22. Dress Shop 11 12 8 12 10 10 23. Dried Fish 11 22 20 9 16 16 24. Dry Goods/Used Clothing 75 75 68 48 66 54 25. Ferry Terminal 1 1 1 1 1 1 26. Financing Institution (Lending) 43 53 54 52 58 58 27. Fish Coral/Fish Net/Fish Pond 11 6 6 4 4 4 28. Fish Vendor 132 150 150 154 157 152 29. Flower Vendor 7 7 6 6 6 7 30. Funeral Parlor 5 4 4 4 4 4 31. Furniture Shop 13 118 8 10 10 6 32. Gasoline Station 11 11 15 12 19 19 33. General Merchandise 410 402 311 312 305 361 34. Grovars (Market Rice/Corn) 45 41 56 75 63 63 35. Hardware/Lumber 47 44 22 20 20 20 36. Hollow Blocks 23 16 17 24 19 19 37. Home Appliance 11 10 8 10 11 11 38. Hotel and Lodging 38 35 34 36 56 48 39. Ice Cream Peddler/Ice Cream Maker 2 1 3 1 1 1

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 110 Number by Year Type of Establishments 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 40. Ice Plant/Factory Dealer 5 6 6 7 3 6 41. Insurance 18 18 13 17 18 18 42. Lechon Services 36 3 3 5 8 8 43. Lechon Manok/Pork 17 20 12 16 17 44. Lettering/Art and Sign 5 5 1 2 8 3 45. Mahjong 8 8 8 7 6 6 46. Magazine Stand 6 6 3 3 3 2 47. Manpower Services 8 4 9 7 13 48. Manufacturing 28 9 46 72 71 84 49. Marine Product (buy and sell) 25 23 19 23 14 20 50. Meat Grinder 1 1 1 1 1 1 51. Meat Vendor 90 80 90 89 93 94 52. Mimeographing and Xerox 14 20 21 15 15 15 53. Mining 11 20 10 10 10 10 54. Miscellaneous 30 17 25 9 42 8 55. Mobile Sound System 8 8 8 7 6 56. Night Clubs 15 13 13 28 19 19 57. Nipa Shingle 3 2 3 3 2 2 58. Optical Clinic 7 8 8 7 7 7 59. Pawnshop/Jewelry Store/Money Changer 55 66 62 75 84 84 60. Pedd ler 9 14 5 5 2 5 61. Pharmacy/Drug and Medical Supplies 50 36 30 33 28 28 62. Photo Studio 10 10 8 14 7 7 63. Poultry 3 2 2 2 2 2 64. Printing Press 10 15 12 16 19 19 65. Producer 1 0 0 0 0 0 66. Radio Repair Shop 5 6 5 5 1 1 67. Real Estate Lessor 365 346 401 369 401 429 68. Refreshment 36 47 76 89 81 79 69. Restaurant 27 36 28 49 48 48 70. Rice-Corn Retail and Wholesale 55 50 45 72 63 63 71. Root Crops 10 8 30 6 6 6 72. Sari-sari Store 480 467 443 396 439 355 73. School and Other Learning Institution 20 20 20 22 18 20 74. Security 10 9 13 16 9 12 75. Service Communication 13 8 7 7 6 12 76. Service Establishment 185 209 250 421 485 487 77. Shipping Agency 12 12 5 9 6 10 78. Shoe Making/Repair 5 5 5 6 5 5 79. Surigao Memorial Park 1 1 1 1 1 1 80. Tailoring 14 18 19 10 14 15 81. Tobacco Dealer/Vendor 20 11 18 13 13 14 82. Trucking/Hauling 11 18 17 18 39 45 83. Vegetable/Fruit Vendor 130 102 140 93 91 97 84. Videoke 10 18 13 17 7 7 85. Vulcanizing/Repair/Welding/Auto Shop & 55 65 45 38 44 53 Fabrication 86. Watch Repair Shop 6 4 7 8 6 5 TOTAL 3,388 3,343 3,348 3,614 3,779 3,843 Source: BPLO, Surigao City

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 111 In cy2015, DTI’s campaign on Business Name Registration (BNR) year showed that Surigao del Norte recorded a total of 1,661 business name registrants, of which Surigao City registered a total of 858. The services sector recorded a total of 503 firms registered; the trading sector recorded a total of 285; the manufacturing/processing sector recorded about 64; and the production sector with six (6). The 2015 business name registration has increased by 6.45% from 806 in cy2014 to 858 in cy2015. Table 74 shows the comparative number of business name registration by sector between cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 74 Comparative Number of Business Name Registration CY 2014-2015 No. of Business Name Registered Source of Business % Increase (Decrease) 2014 2015 Trading 299 285 (4.7%) Services 462 503 8.9 Manufacturing / Processing 45 64 42.2 Production 0 6 - TOTAL 806 858 6.45% Source: Dept. of Trade & Industry, SDN

3.4.2 Business Investments

As of cy2015, Surigao City’s total business investments has decreased by 16.69% from P289,486,253.00 in cy2014 down to P241,160,500.00 in cy2015. The decreased was contributed by the Services Sector by 24.79%. Meanwhile, the Trading Sector and Manufacturing/Processing Sector contributed an increase of 13% and 10.69%, respectively, to the total business investments of the city. Table-62 shows the comparative business investments in Surigao City between cy2014 and cy2015.

Table 75 Comparative Business Investments Surigao City CY 2014-2015 Sources of No. of Firms Employment Investments (Php) % Increase Business 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 (Decrease) Trading 299 285 708 757 52,939,500.00 59,823,000.00 13% Services 462 503 1,350 1,343 229,544,753.00 172,636,500.00 (24.79%) Manufacturing 45 64 137 175 7,002,000.00 7,751,000.00 10.69% /Processing Production 0 6 0 20 - 950,000.00 - TOTAL 806 858 2,195 2,295 289,486,253.00 241,160,500.00 (16.69%) Source: Dept. of Trade & Industry, SDN

3.4.3 Employment Promotion

The city’s Public Employment Service Office (City-PESO) solicited a total of 3,039 job vacancies and registered a total of 1,257 skilled applicants to the Skills Registration System. A total of 864 applicants were placed for local employment particularly to the business establishments. During Job Fair’s sponsored by the city government, a total of eight (8) applicants were hired on the spot for overseas employment and 36 applicants for local employment.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 112 The city government thru the City PESO also sustained the implementation of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) which employed a total of 175 students for a period of 20 days.

Meanwhile, in cy2015, the city government employed a total of 5,072 job orders and 31 contractual personnel.

For the development of the human resources of the city, the City PESO conducted personnel training-seminars on Strategic Performance Management System; Retirement and Counseling Seminar; Employee Welfare Benefits; and Employee Conduct and Discipline.

The City PESO in coordination with the DFA facilitated the Surigao City Mobile Pass-porting which recorded a total of 403 applicants of which 323 applicants were issued with passports.

DTI’s campaign on business name registration for cy2015 generated a total of 2,295 jobs. This is 4.6% higher compared against year 2014 of 2,195 jobs generated. The trading sector and manufacturing/ processing sector contributed in the increased by 7% and 28%, respectively. Meanwhile, the services sector showed a slight decrease of 0.5% job generation from 1,350 in cy2014 to 1,343 in cy2015.

Employment Sources of Business 2014 2015 Trading 708 757 Services 1,350 1,343 Manufacturing/Processing 137 175 Production 0 20 TOTAL 2,195 2,295

In cy2015, the tourism industry in the city supported more than 5,556 local jobs in various tourism related establishments including the self-employed, like: the freelance guides, boatmen, drivers and porters who directly get jobs for every tourist that will stays in the locality. This is about 6.52 increase compared against cy2014 of 5,216 generated jobs. Table 76 shows the tourism employment generation per sector of the industry for cy2015.

Table 76 Tourism Employment Generation per Sector of the Industry CY-2015 SECTOR FEMALE MALE TOTAL ACCOMMODATION Hotel 115 62 177 Pension Houses 55 104 159 Resorts 63 51 114 Tourist Inn 50 68 118 SUB TOTAL 283 285 568 FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS Restaurants 199 154 353 Fast Food Chains 307 297 604 Carenderia / Kitchenette / Eateries 148 175 323 Refreshment Parlors 141 164 305 LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 113 Bars / Entertainment 89 101 190 Catering Services 104 115 219 SUB TOTAL 988 1,006 1,994 TRANSPORTATION Sea Transport 342 21 363 Air Transport 45 19 64 Land Transport 562 - 562 TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS 10 38 48 OTHER TOURISM RELATED ENTERPRISES Spa And Salons 142 170 312 Gasoline Stations 138 73 211 Shopping Centers / Souvenir Shops 701 606 1,307 SUB TOTAL 981 849 1,830 SELF-EMPLOYED Freelance Tour Guides/Cave Guides/Boat Men 43 13 56 Porters (Airport & Seaport) 71 71 SUB TOTAL 114 13 127 GRAND TOTAL 3,325 2,231 5,556 Source: City Tourism Office, Surigao City

3.4.4 Imports/Exports Promotion

The sustained its services in terms of imports and exports in the Port of Surigao City. As of cy2015, Bureau of Customs’ revenue collection performance was about 34.51% higher from the actual target or an actual cash collection of P8,779,873.00 against the actual target of P6,527,500.00. This is about 41.62% increase compared against year 2014 of P5,125,031.02 cash collections performance.

As of 2015, the Port of Surigao recorded about three (3) formal entries of dutiable/non-dutiable importations. This is about 76% decrease compared to 2013 of 25 entries. The 2015 importations recorded a total volume of 1,667.09 metric tons or a decrease of 99% against 2014 of 1,047,401.76 metric tons, with a total value of P40,362,313.60. This value is a huge decrease of 98% compared against 2014 of P3,716,890,662.00. Meanwhile, a total of 359 entries of exports loaded from the Port of Surigao to various countries of destinations recorded in cy2015. This is about 34.82% decrease compared against year 2014 of 484 entries of exports.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 114 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

4.1 Natural Resource Management

The City government thru the City ENRO sustained the implementation of coastal management activities, like mangrove and tree planting activities, as part of their restoration of the environment into its natural condition.

In 2015, a total of 4,750 mangrove propagules were planted by the City ENRO with the various academes, other government offices, national-line agencies, non-government and private organizations. Series of mangrove activities were conducted at Brgys. Lipata, Nabago and Orok.

The City ENRO also actively participated and attended the World Wet Lands Day, World Water Day, Earth Hour, Earth Day Celebration, 15th National Cave Congress, Environment Month Celebration, Arbor Day and Shore it up, wherein Various mangrove planting activities conducted by the city ENRO series of tree planting and other stakeholders activities were conducted with various non-government and government offices and academes participated.

Also, a total of 1,459 assorted trees and ornamental seedlings were planted in different areas of the city. About 100 Narra trees planted in the Sanitary Landfill Site at Brgy. Silop by the PTA-Teaching Staff of Surigao West Central Elementary School. Another 300 Narra trees were planted by CFC Youth for Christ during the 22nd International Conference. The City ENRO also planted 150 Bamboo trees along the Surigao River at Brgy. Poctoy. Another 200 bamboo trees were planted by the 30 infantry battalion along the river banks in Brgy. Anomar. Also, 20 ornamentals of different species were planted by the Transport Terminal Personnel at the Surigao City Integrated Transport Terminal. In Brgy. Silop, 54 Narra Trees and 9 Tulip trees were also planted by the Teachers and Pupils of Roxas Elementary School and the Brgy. Officials of Brgy. Silop. As part of their environmental advocacies, the Surigao Bikers Association planted 120 Narra Trees at the Controlled Dumpsite in Brgy. Silop. The Caraga Regional Hospital Employees also planted 150 Narra Trees in Brgy. Cagniog. Another 70 trees were planted by the DSWD in the Surigao City Integrated Transport Terminal. There are also 35 Narra Trees planted in Sitio Bioborjan in Brgy. Rizal by the SPUS Grade School. Another 100 Narra trees were planted in the Sanitary Landfill by the Surigao City Pilot School Teachers and Pupils. In partnership with Surigao City Bikers Association and the City ENRO Personnel, 51 Narra Trees were planted at Brgy. Mat-I. And, 100 Bamboo trees were planted along the Surigao River Bank by the Teachers and Students of Surigao Education Center.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 115 4.2 Forest Management

National Greening Program

CENRO Tubod is in its fifth year of implementation of the National Greening Program pursuant to Executive Order No. 26, since it started in 2011. For this year, the city government thru CENRO Tubod planted with timber, coffee and bamboo the 867 hectares annual target area located at Malimono, Sison and Taganaan, Surigao Del Norte. Of the 545,200 target, there were 578,000 seedlings of various species produced and procured. Maintenance activities were also conducted for NGP CY 2013,2014 and 2015 with a total area of one thousand four hundred eighty three(1,483) hectares. Replanting activities for NGP CY 2013 and 2014 were also done as part of the annual commitment of CENRO Tubod this year.

Tree planting activites conducted by the different government and non-government offices

o Mangrove Beach Forest Development(MBFD) Project

MBFD is a new major program implemented under the NGP that aims to develop mangroves and beach forests in areas affected by typhoons and earthquakes. CENRO Tubod initiated Survey and Mapping for Mangrove and beach forests that covered 215 hectares including areas in the municipalities of Bacuag, , Tagana-an and Surigao City. During the implementation of this project, series of activities were initiated including the survey and mapping, conduct of IEC, seedling production, plantation establishment, maintenance and protection, and cash for work, these activities were conducted to ensure the proper and smooth implementation of the project. Under this project, there were 456,650 mangrove propagules and 80,850 beach forest species that totaled to 537,500 planting materials produced.

o Forest Products Utilization & Price Survey

CENRO Tubod sustained its price monitoring to observe, check and regulate the market value of finished products within the jurisdiction of the office. Forestry Information System is regularly maintained and reported quarterly. For this year, there are eleven(11) entries of Community Base Forest Management with a Tenural Instrument No. of (72001-72011), while, five(5), nine(9) and eleven(11) Private Land Forest Management were respectively recorded every quarter.

Forest Protection Program

Improvement and Support to Forest Products Monitoring Stations

In compliance with the Existing Forestry laws of E.O 23 and in order to intensify our forest protection and law enforcement, CENRO-Tubod deployed personnel to man the existing three(3) entry/exit points/checkpoints within Surigao City specifically situated at Bad-as, Lipata and Surigao City Port. Also assigned a Forest Protection Personnel to monitor, inspect and verify 24/7 all the forest products passing the entry and exit of CENRO Tubod.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 116 o Apprehended Forest products and Conveyances

Being the city’s partner in conserving and managing the environment and natural resources, the DENR-CENRO Tubod in cooperation with the PNP, apprehended a total of 10,414 bd.ft. and 2.86 cu.m of undocumented products including the apprehensions made in Brgys. Taft and San Juan. There are eleven (11) apprehensions conducted and reported this year, these are:

 Abandoned Trisikad loaded with 424 bd.ft of miscellaneous lumber were found at P-Reyes Extension last March 4, 2015. Apprehended Trisikad and forest products were deteriorated and currently under the custody of CENRO Tubod.  Another abandoned Dao lumber with a total of 288.6 bd.ft. were apprehended last March 16, 2015 by the PNP Malimono and CENRO Tubod Personnel at Brgy. Apprehension conducted at Brgy. Taft(Top) and Cantapoy, Malimono. The status of apprehension was Brgy. San Juan(Bottom), Surigao City deteriorated and the CSW report was already forwarded to the Regional Office.  Also, abandoned 778.6 bd.ft of mixed dipterocarp lumber were found by PNP Surigao and CENRO Tubod last March 16, 2015 at Brgy. San Juan. Currently, the apprehended forest products were under the custody of CENRO Tubod.  A total of 5,899 bd.ft of Manguim lumber were found abandoned at Brgy. Ombong, Alegria last March 25, 2015.  Two Motorcycle loaded with .99 cu.m of undocumented miscellaneous logs were apprehended last May.9, 2015. The apprehended conveyance and forest products were now under the custody of CENRO Tubod and waiting for third administrative hearing.  One Unit Multicab loaded with 453 bd.ft of undocumented lauan and miscellaneous lumber were apprehended by PNP Bacuag and CENRO Tubod at Sitio Bagon, Brgy. , Bacuag last May 19, 2015. The apprehended forest products were now under the custody of CENRO Tubod.  Conveyance of One Unit Fuzo Canter bearing plate no. GPJ 461 loaded with 532 bd.ft. of undocumented lauan and miscellaneous lumber were apprehended by PNP Sison and CENRO Tubod at Mabuhay, Sison last July 11, 2015.  PNP of Mainit with CENRO Tubod apprehended one unit tricycle loaded with 175.66 bd.ft. of undocumented lauan and miscellaneous species at Quezon, Mainit last September 2, 2015.  PNP Malimono and CENRO Tubod found an abandoned 1.87 cu.m at Brgy. Karihatag, Malimono last October 27, 2015.  Another apprehension was conducted at Brgy. Taganito, Claver where a total of 932.66 bundles were found abandoned last November 10, 2015. Also, PNP Bacuag together with CENRO Tubod, apprehended one unit Drop side Mitsubishi canter loaded with 930.9 bd.ft. of undocumented lauan and miscellaneous lumber at National Highway, Brgy. Poblacion, Bacuag.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 117 To strengthen the Protection of Forest trees and forest product, DENR- CENRO Tubod conducted a dialogue with the lumber dealers within the AOR to prevent Illegal Activities last March 2, 2015 and Monitoring/Inspection of seed lumber/charcoal dealers within Surigao City Last November 18, 2015.

During the Dialogue with the lumber dealers

Forest Product Utilization and Land Use Regulation

Thru the initiative of the CENRO Tubod, a total of twenty (21) Certificate of Tree Plantation Ownership holders were accomplished that exceeds the annual target of sixteen(16). While, all of the forty- six (46) Certificate of Stewardship Contract were assessed throughout the year.

4.3 Land Management

In order to ensure the land tenure of the citizens, thru its Land Management, the CENRO-Tubod accomplished a total of 100% in Residential Free Patent, Commercial and Industrial Areas and about 105% for Agricultural Free Patent. Continuous acceptance of public land application in all municipalities of Surigao Del Norte and conducted patent drive contributed much in attaining the target in Residential and Agricultural Free Patent.

o Full Operation and Maintenance of LAMSLITE

With the Data Capture/Computerization of Land Records, the LAMS/LAMSLITE was fully maintained and operational. For this year, there are 2,251 land data were validated. This database provides an efficient delivery to the clients. In 2015, six (6) Foreshore lease applications were also attained leading to the approval of its corresponding appraisal which is 120 percent.

4.4 Protected Area and Biodiversity Conservation

Under the Protected Area and Biodiversity Conservation, the PABES continued to provide technical support and intervening activities such as IEC, regular PAMB Meetings and establishment of BMS for the Surigao Watershed Resource Reserve. The PAMB conducted 4 meetings and come up with three(3) PAMB Resolution, such as:

 PAMB Resolution No. 2015-001 – A Resolution approving the conduct of Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) at SWRR by DENR, Caraga, Butuan City  PAMB Resolution No. 2015-002 – A Resolution endorsing the request of Mrs. Erlinda C. Salado in cutting the planted falcate trees in her husband’s private property covered under TCT. No.1160  PAMB Resolution No. 2015-003 – A Resolution approving the PASA and Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) Reports

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 118 Establishment of 2nd Biodiversity Monitoring System

On May 29, the 2nd Biodiversity Monitoring System was established at Brgy. Ima, Surigao City. The result of the monitoring shows that the priority species were still present in the area which means that the SWRR is still healthy.

Cave Management Implementation with Partner Stakeholders

With the effort to conserve and protect the caves and cave resources, the drafting of the Silop and Buenavista Management Plans for 2015-2020 were completed and approved by the Regional Cave Committee last October 16, 2014 and a Memorandum of Agreement was forged by the CENRO Tubod and all other concerned stakeholders last January 27, 2015. This year also become a great opportunity for the city government to widen its partnership with the stakeholders for Silop and Buenavista cave during the 15th PSS National Cave Congress.

Annual Waterfowl

For this year, the DENR-PABES conducted its Annual Waterfowl Census at Lake Mainit. Below are the species observed in the area:

Species No. of Heads Tufted Ducks (Aythya Fuligula) 1,247 Cattle Egret (Bubulcus Ibis) 211 Common Terns(Sterna Hinundo) 379 Little Egret(Egretta Garzella) 126 Intermediate Egret(E.Intermedia) 5

Dalaw turo Photos above shows the species in the Lake Mainit

An IEC strategy, Dalaw turo, by the PABES was conducted at Kaningag Elementary School at Brgy. Mabini, Mat-I Elementary School at Brgy. Mat-I, and Surigao West Central Elementary School at Brgy. San Juan.

4.5 Coastal and Marine Resource Management

Sustainable Management of Coral Reef Ecosystem

Lecture on the Introduction to Biodiversity discussed The Sustainable Coral Reef Ecosystems Management by DMO- III Marife J. Macalisang during the Dalaw Program (SCREMP) under the Coastal and Resources Turo conducted at Mat-i Elementary School Management, focused in the coastal areas of Bacuag and Gigaquit with a total of 5,499 hectares area of habitat and resources mapped and assisted. Series of orientations, seminars and meetings were conducted throughout the duration of the program.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 119 4.6 Waste Management and Pollution Control

Daily Garbage Collection Operation of the City ENRO

In 2015, the city government thru the City ENRO sustained the daily garbage collection and disposal tothe Sanitary Landfill site. This is despite of the limited serviceable garbage trucks collecting around the city’s service areas. There are about 12 garbage trucks maintained and operated by the City ENRO.

There are Ten (10) Assigned Garbage Collection Routes in the Urban and Sub-Urban Barangays that is collected daily, while, once a month collection in the Rural-Mainland Barangays. At present, there are Eight(8) mainland barangays which are not covered for collection, these are: Brgys. Nabago, Cabongbongan, Capalayan, Balibayon, Danao, Togbongon, Sna Roque and Anomar. Meanwhile, All the twenty one(21) island barangays were not covered by garbage collection. Every after waste collection and disposal, the used garbage trucks are regularly washed.

`There are 18 assigned personnel and two (2) operational heavy equipments that manages the proper disposal and ensures the cleanliness and beautification of the Sanitary Landfill Site in Brgy. Cagniog. For this year, the average volume of waste per day is 30,919.50 kg/day.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 120 SUMMARY OF DAILY WASTE COLLECTION

TOTAL NO. OF DUMPS AVERAGE NO. OF TOTAL VOLUME OF AVERAGE VOLUME MONTH FOR THE MONTH DUMPS PER DAY WASTE FOR THE OF WASTE PER DAY (dumps/month) (dumps/day) MONTH (tons/month) (kgs/day) January 533 17 1,059 30,844 February 454 16 941 29,937 March 499 16 996 29,029 April 448 15 921 28,122 May 509 16 1,038 29,937 June 477 16 991 29,937 July 516 17 1,068 30,844 August 533 17 1,073 31,751 September 532 18 1,073 32,658 October 553 18 1,130 32,658 November 483 16 1,032 30,844 December 567 18 1,179 34,473 371,034/12 AVERAGE 6,104/12 (508.66) 200/12 (16.66) 12,501/12 (1,041.75) (30,919.50)

This year, there are thirty (30) street sweepers who maintained the cleanliness of the city streets particularly within the twenty-six designated areas. The following table is the Assignment Area of Street sweepers.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT OF THE STREET SWEEPERS

TIME: 4:00 – 8:00 A.M. 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. AREA PARTICULARS 1 Borromeo St. (Dolong to Palma) Person Assigned: DIANOPRA, ALMA 2 Borromeo St. (Palma to Novo) Person Assigned: LOMOTOS, MARLINDA 3 Borromeo St. (Novo to TT) Person Assigned: DUMAGUIT, JULIETO 4 San Nicolas St. (Roxas st. Cor. To Borromeo st. Cor.) Person Assigned: PATIGA, ROSITA 5 Rizal St. (SRBC to Iglisia ni kristo) Person Assigned: BONGAT, JAIME 6 Capitol Road. Person Assigned: PAYMALAN, LOURDES 7 Petron to Pier Navarro St. Person Assigned: BIANES, MARINA 8 Kaimo St. Person Assigned: BOBON, WENIFRIDA 9 Roxas St. Person Assigned: PINES, TERESITA 10 Borromeo St.. (TT to Punta Bilang2x) Person Assigned: FAJARDO, JERRY

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 121

TIME: 7:00 A.M. –3:00 P.M.

AREA PARTICULARS 1 Corner Street of Espina, Nueva, P. Reyes to Entrance Boulevard Person Assigned: ANINO, PERLITA 2 Narciso St. (Pier to cor. Peñaranda – Narciso) Person Assigned: PELLAZAR, EDNA 3 Borja and Gonzales St. Person Assigned: MOSO, LOURDES CONJURADO, ROSIE TIME 4: 00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 1 Paradise cor., St. (Petron to Paradise, Navarro St.) Person Assigned: DUHAYLUNGSOD, CHARLYN TIME 5:00 A.M. – 9: A.M. 1: 00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. 1 Narciso St. ( cor. Peñaranda – Narciso to Ortiz) Person Assigned: LIBAGO, GINA 2 Burgos St. Person Assigned : CONGRESO, TERESITA 3 Vasquez St. (End to End – Vasquez Rizal to Tondo) Person Assigned: PLACEROS, CATHERINE TIME 5:00 A.M – 9:00 A.M. 11:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. 1 Amat St. (Absolute to Barracks) Person Assigned: ELAN, JOSIE 2 Rizal St. (Metro Surigao to SRBC) Person Assigned: ELUDO, ALBERTO 3 Sarvida and Diez St. ( Pantalan 1 to Pantalan 2 ) Person Assigned : TAYSON, HILDA 4 Magallanes St. (Bay-bay Magallanes to Surstact (back)) Person Assigned : MORANO, MILALUNA TIME Corner Streets of Espina, Nueva, P. Reyes to Entrance Boulevard Person Assigned: ANINO, PERLITA 1 Peñaranda Paradise to Gimena St. Cor. Ortiz Person Assigned : VIDAL, TERTULIANO NIGHT SHIFT TIME: 2:00 P.M. –10:00 P.M. 26 Borromeo st. (burgos St. Cor. To Magallanes St. Cor.) Person Assigned : DUMANACAL, GLORIA , VICENTE 27 Rizal St. (Metro Surigao to SRBC) Caraga and Narciso St. Person Assigned : BORJA, MARIVIC REYES, MARY JANE 28 San Nicolas St. to Sarvida St., Amat St. Person Assigned : ZERDA, MARY ANN LIM, LOTH

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 122 TIME 4:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. 1;00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M AREA 29 City Hall Compound Person Assigned : CONTAMINA CORAZON

The operation sanitary landfill was also supported with the conduct of waste segregation at the Waste Treatment Facility and the operation of the Aerator Pond.

The Sanitary Landfill Site at Brgy. Cagniog

As part of their campaign on the Enforcement of Ordinance no. 28 Series of 1990, making cleanliness a duty and obligation particularly in the putting of garbage receptacles in every premises and Ordinance no.86, series of 1994 or the ANTI-LITTERING Ordinance, the City ENRO distributed leaflets that serves as information to the people of Surigao.

Daily Operation at Sanitary Landfill Site at Brgy. Cagniog

City wide streets and drainage clean-ups conducted by the City ENRO at Brgy. Taft and Brgy. San Juan

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 123 The City ENRO also initiated/facilitated the city-wide streets and drainage clean-ups in partnership with different academes, government agencies, non-government organizations and private entities.

Meanwhile, under the Pollution Prevention and Mineral Resources Management, the office conducted inspection of receptacle bins and smoke emission to 158 motorized tricycles as part of the Strict Implementation of City ordinance no. 277, series of 2008 requiring all Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) to provide garbage receptacles in their respective units in pursuant to CLEAN AIR ACT of 1992.

Also, as member of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the City ENRO conducted a lecture on Disaster Preparedness to the members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program as part of their advocacy. The City ENRO also conducted a lecture on Ecological Waste Management and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines during the City Division Wide Jamboree.

BUB – funded Projects

This year, an organization was created and named Surigao City Informal Waste Sector Association(SUCIWASA). This organization has 168 members who are informal waste scavengers of Surigao City, specifically from, Brgy. Canlanipa, Brgy. Silop and Brgy Luna. Objectively, this organization was formed to improve the economic condition of the Informal Waste Sector.

Thru the Bottom-Up Budgeting(BUB) funded project under the Department of Trade and Industry, the organization was provided an initial capital by the DTI and the City LGU amounting P224,000.00. With the capital at hand, the organization established a Junkshop Enterprises wherein, on the duration of two months daily operation, accumulated already a total of P300,000.00.

Also, 194 sacks of organic fertilizer were provided by the DTI and City LGU as starter kit of the organization and acquired shredder machine amounting P500,000.00 to enhance the organic fertilizer production. The SUCIWASA forged a partnership with CLACOFARMCO for the organic fertilizer production.

The Operation of the Junkshop established by the SUCIWASA(top) and Shredder Machine operated by the SUCIWASA for the organic fertilizer production(bottom)

With the initiative of the City ENRO in distributing planting materials and seed, the Informal Waste Sector were able to practiced organic methods or backyard gardening.

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 124 Thru the partnership project of the City LGU and SWAPP, Twenty Eight (28) members underwent training on Foot and Hand care. As a result, all of the twenty eight (28) were employed due to the skill competency-based training provided. Utilization of space in the Terminal was approved by the City Mayor Matugas as his support to the skilled IWS. In the 4th quarter of 2014, the SUCIWASA Community SPA was established. The IWS were given also social protection programs such as membership to SSS, PHIC, PAG-IBIG Fund.

The skilled SUCIWASA members doing a great job in their hand and foot care services at the Surigao City Bus and Jeepney Terminal(bottom)

5.0 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

City Government total implemented infrastructure projects in 2015 have reached P 106,983,123.18, almost double the last year figure of P 60,673,738.42, with an overall accomplishment of 96%. Table below shows project categories and their corresponding project costs.

% CATEGORY No. of Projects Amount Accomplishment 1. Roads and Bridges a. Maint. of Brgy. Roads & Bridges 47 1,579,013.91 99.00%

b. Roads (const./improv.t/repair) 33 52,787,951.95 93.00%

c. Drainage/Line Canal/Curb & Gutter Slope Protection 16 4,015,000.00 98.00% d. Bridges/Footbridges/Culvert/ repair/ improv't./const.) 4 368,000.00 100.00% 2. School Buildings (const./improv’t./repair) 19 2,036,919.00 99.00% 3. Seawall /Causeway/Ports 13 8,458,076.63 70.00% 4. Government Buildings: a. Repair/Improv't./Const. of Gov't. Offices/Bldgs. 39 11,964,848.89 96.00% b. Day Care Center (repair/improv't.) 8 445,000.00 100.00%

c. Health Centers (repair/improv't.) 10 2,132,000.00 100.00%

d. Reading Center, Purok Center & Training Center 38 883,017.00 99.00% e. Brgy. Hall/Covered Court/Stage/ Multi- purpose 15 1,578,002.00 100.00% 5. Water Supply 39 19,932,419.80 94.00%

6. Other Facilities: a. Street Lighting/Electrical Installation 6 274,874.00 96.00% b. Site Dev./ Court/Fence/Toilet 21 528,000.00 100.00%

GRAND TOTAL 308 106,983,123.18 96.00%

Source: City Engineer’s Office

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 125 Construction, improvement and repair of roads; and water supply were the priority projects in 2015 with an allocation of P52,787,951.95 and P19,932,419.80 respectively. These 33 road projects further improved the transport access condition in the urban and rural areas. Accordingly, 39 water supply systems were installed and upgraded to alleviate the day to day living of the residents in Const. of Buenavista to Alang-alang Farm to Market the rural and island barangays. Road, Barangay Buenavista/Alang-alang, Surigao City – P5,492,072.50

Const. of Sabang to Rizal Farm to Market Road, Concreting of 1 km. Road at Sanitary Landfill Brgy. Sabang/Rizal, Surigao City - P 3,779,157.57 (Phase I), Brgy. Silop, Surigao City – P 1,516,736.89

Concreting of Access Road toward Landfill (Phase Concreting of Road, Brgy San Juan, II), Sitio Looc, Brgy. Luna, Surigao City – Surigao City – P 1,238,379.32 P1,963,250.00

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 126

Orok Level II Upgrading Project, Nabago Level II Upgrading Project, Brgy. Orok, Surgao City – P1,196,630.50 Brgy. Nabago, Surigao City – P1,188,356.00

Government Offices and Buildings comes 3rd with an allocation of P17,002,867.69. These translated to the construction, repair, and improvement of 39 government offices and buildings, 8 Day Care Centers, 10 Health Centers, 38 Reading/Purok/ Training Center; and 15 Brgy. Hall/Covered Court/ Stage/Multi-purpose buildings; and others to support to the economic activity in the locality.

Equally important is the attention given to a total of 19 school buildings which were allocated P2,036,919.00, 6 street lighting and electrical installation with P274,874.00, and 21 site development, basketball courts, fence and Const. of Fish Processing, toilets with P528,000.00. Brgy. Mabua, Surigao City – P 398,691.47

Const. of Marketing Center (ARB), Barangay Capalayan, Surigao City – Extension of Cassava Drier Bodega, Barangay P1,778,380.14 Sukailang, Surigao City – P 498,077.28

Drainage, line canals, curb & gutter slope protection improvements are the city’s long term flood mitigation were implemented with a budget of P4,015,000.00. Further improving the transport access, 64 of roads, bridges, footbridges, culvert, seawall, causeways and ports were maintained, repaired, improved and constructed with a budget of P10,405,090.54

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Repair of Roads along Narciso St. (beside Const. of line canal along Nueva St. from Navarro McDonald) towards Zabala St., Brgy. Taft, Surigao City Brgy. Washington, Surigao City - P 250,000.00

Improv't./Repair of Nabago Brgy. Port Improv't./Repair of Cantiasay Brgy. Port, Brgy. Nabago, Surigao City – P992,932.44 Brgy. Cantiasay, Surigao City –P 886,360.02

Surigao City Airport

To complement the soon upgrading of the Surigao City Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), in its initial approach for development, had its facilities and equipment upgraded in the amount of 64.7 Million pesos.

Repair and Rehabilitation of Repair and Rehabilitation of Passenger Terminal Building – P23 Million CAAP Fire Station Building – P500,000.00 at Barangay San Jose

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Const. of Passenger Waiting Area –

P400,000.00 Const. of K-9 Quarters – P500,000.00

Const. of Rain Water Collector – P300,000.00 Acquisition of OSHKOSH Firetruck – P40 Million

Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO)

The Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) energized 18 sitios comprising of 540 household connections under its Sitio Electrification Projects (SEP).

Location Number of initial household connection 1. Dapañas, Brgy. Orok 30 2. Egang, Brgy. Mapawa 30 3. Fishcage, Brgy. Manjagao 30 4. Looc, Brgy. Trinidad 30 5. P-3, Sitio Vega, Brgy. Serna 30 6. P-7, Sabnase, Brgy. Sabang 30 7. Purok 3, Brgy. Mapawa 30 8. Purok 3, Brgy. Orok 30 9. Purok 4, Brgy. Habitat 30 10. Purok 5, Brgy. Mapawa 30 11. Purok 5, Brgy. Zaragosa 30 12. Purok 7, Brgy. Mat-i 30 13. Purok 7, Brgy. Poctoy 30

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 129 Location Number of initial household connection 14. Purok Avocado, Brgy. Quezon 30 15. Relocation Site, Brgy. Luna 30 16. Sitio Agutay, Brgy. Mabini 30 17. Sitio Bakahan, Brgy. Mabini 30 18. Sitio Ilihan, Brgy. Quezon 30 Source: SURNECO

Also energized, are the following Nonoc Island Barangays with its corresponding initial household connections under the Barangay Line Enhancement Projects (BLEP).

Location Number of initial household connection 1. Brgy. Aurora 168 2. Brgy. Cantiasay 231 3. Brgy. Lisondra 168 4. Brgy. Nonoc 251 5. Brgy. San Pedro 120 6. Brgy. Talisay 337 7. Brgy. Zaragoza 142 Source: SURNECO

Among the highlights for 2015 is the Completion of 3 units of 2MW Modular Generator Sets @ Espina Street, Surigao City, Completion of 2 units of 2MW Modular Generator Sets @ Brgy. Trinidad, Surigao City, and the Updating of 1.967 km Double Circuit Line from 2/0 to 4/0 at Sitio Looc, Brgy. Luna to Gateway Hotel, Km. 3, Surigao City.

3 units of 2MW Modular Generator Sets Energization of Nonoc Island Barangys @ Espina Street, Surigao City

2 units of 2MW Modular Generator Sets @ Brgy. Updating of 1.967 km Double Circuit Line from Trinidad, Surigao City 2/0 to 4/0 at Sitio Looc, Brgy. Luna

to Gateway Hotel, Km. 3, Srigao City LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 130 Surigao Metropolitan Water District (SMWD)

As the primary provider of water service in Surigao City, SMWD is geared up to move forward in attaining its goal in providing water supply 24/7 in its service area covering the mainland barangays of the city. In 2015, it has extended its distribution network to the following areas; Sitio Escalon, Brgy. Cagniog and Sitio Pile, Brgy. Mat-i. Of the total number of service connections which is 21,576 only 21,240 connections are active which served an estimated population of 127,440.

The sources of water of SMWD have very significant yield exceeding the demand for water supply. Such that in 2015, the average ratios of source capacity to water demand in the first, second, third and fourth quarters were as follows: 1.66cu.m; 1.53cu.m; 1.56cu.m; and 1.64cu.m, respectively.

SMWD is committed in developing additional and alternative water sources such that water supply is augmented to meet the increasing demand for water and to address shortage during prolonged dry weather. In 2015, the water production reached 6,534,214 cubic meters and 5,218,333 cubic meters were accounted for as actually used.

Surface water is the main source of water. It comprises 99% of the water supply. The rising demand for water and the worsening weather conditions prompted SMWD to venture into developing alternative source of water.

As of 2015, it has developed already three (3) deepwells located at Barangays Poctoy and Serna. Exploration activities in Arellano District as well as in Brgys. Poctoy and Serna were conducted to be able to develop additional ground water source.

The yield of the wells is as follows:

Location Estimated Yield

VES 6 20 LPS VES 7 7 LPS VES 8 30 LPS

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 131 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

DPWH total implemented infrastructure projects for Surigao City in 2015 have reached P316.342 Million, for 28 projects funded under various services. Table below shows project categories and their corresponding project costs.

I. HIGHWAYS APPROPRIATION TARGET PHYSICAL REMARKS A. ROADS 1. Paving of Unpaved Quezon - Mapawa 11.070 M 0.377 KM 0.377 KM Completed 2. Rehabilitation Junction Capalayan-Cabongbongan Road 21.987 M 0.77 KM 0.77 KM Completed 3. Widening with Drainage 3.1. Lipata 49.250 M 2.28 KM 1.98 KM On-going 3.2. Washington 31.50 M 0.60 KM 0.55 KM On-going 4. Others 4.1. Slope Protection Jct. Capalayan 10.0 M 900 LM 900 LM Completed 4.2. Drainage (Surigao - Agusan Rd) 9.9 M 0.62 KM 0.552 KM On-going 4.3. Daang Maharlika (Surigao-Agusan Rd) 5.0 M 47.60 LM 47.60 LM Completed B. BRIDGES 1. Rehab. of Existing Bridge 1.1. Kinabutan Bridge 2 18.40 M 92 LM Completed 1.2. Friendship Bridge 8.50 M 81 LM Completed 1.3. Sabang Bridge 3.0 M 37 LM Completed 2. Widening 2.1. Reyes Bridge 29.70 M 0.420 LM 0.32 LM On-going C. LOCAL ROADS 1. Paving of Unpaved Section (LIP) Road Concreting 1.1. Brgy. Sabang 2.0 M 0.086 KM Completed 1.2. Brgy. Serna 2.0 M 0.120 KM Completed 1.3. Brgy. Washington 2.50 M 0.239 KM Completed Tourism Project - Road Opening 1. NRJ Cagniog-Canlanipa-Cayutan Road 50.0 M 0.550 KM 0.385 KM On-going D. Flood Control 1. Others 1.1. Seawall Brgy. Ipil 2.50 M 54 LM 54.0 LM Completed 1.2. Kinabutan Flood Control 29.850 M 110.63 LM 82.50 LM On-going 1.3. Luna Flood Control 6.685 M 30.0 LM 25.01 LM On-going E. Other Infra 1. Other Buildings (Construction MPB) 22.50 M 10 projects 10 projects Completed 1.1. Brgy. Aurora, Surigao City 2.0 M 1.2. Brgy. Alang-Alang, Surigao City 2.50 M 1.3. Brgy. Togbongon, Surigao City 2.0 M 1.4. Brgy. Mapawa, Surigao City 2.0 M 1.5. Brgy. San Juan, Surigao City 2.0 M 1.6. Brgy. Taft, Canlanipa, Rizal 2.0 M 1.7. Brgy. Punta Bilar, Surigao City 2.50 M 1.8. Brgy. Sugbay, Surigao City 2.50 M 1.9. Brgy. Cagniog, Surigao City 2.50 M 1.10. DPWH Compound, Surigao City 2.50 M GRAND TOTAL 316.342 M Source: DPWH, 1st Engineering District LOCAL GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2015 132 DPWH has widened 2.53 km of road from its target of 2.88 km, and a retaining wall of 0.134 linear meter (lm) along Surigao Wharf Road and Daang Maharlika (Lipata-Surigao Section) which geared up to spur economic growth of the city. Improvement of these high impact projects had amounted to P80.75 Million.

In addressing critical flood control problem, DPWH had completed 1 flood mitigation structures and drainage system of 54 lm amounting to P2.50 Million, and an on-going 2 projects of 107.51 lm amounting to P36.535 Millions.

Under the tourism road project - leading to seaport, DPWH constructed a road opening of 0.3550 km secondary road with 3-barrel box culvert amounting to P50 million. Its accomplishment is 75.35% with a remaining length of 0.195 km and 1 barrel box culvert. This project would enhance tourism development, hasten the deliveries of goods, and address the traffic gridlock along Surigao Wharf Road.

High priority projects for the rehabilitation, strengthening and retrofitting of 3 bridges along Surigao City-San Juan Coastal Road and Surigao - Agusan Road network amounting to P29.9 Million. Its scope of work includes the widening of bridge of 0.420 lm.

An amount of P39.035 Million was downloaded for the repair, maintenance of flood control and drainage structures of 194.63 lm for 3 projects. Out of the 3 projects, 1 was already completed for 54 lm and 2 projects is still on-going with a remaining of 107.51 lm flood control and drainage structure that would consequently prevent the damage of properties and loses of lives.

An allocation of 22.50 Million was allotted for the Construction of 10 projects Multi Purpose Building projects and all are already completed.

Const. of NRJ Cagniog-Cayutan-Canlanipa Port Road Widening along Daang Maharlika Road (Surigao-Agusan Section)

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