Meet our RDC XII PSRs For the term pre-pandemicsurpassingGRDPSOCCSKSARGEN’s2022-2025grewby5.2%,level
Carmel P. Matabang
12 RPMC XII enjoins project implementers to include essential utilities in the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) for building projects
Apollo Y. Manlawe
Apollo Y. Manlawe
Eden F. Ridao
IN THIS ISSUE
16 JRTF-ELCAC XII Pays Tribute to CORDS Lapeña
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Melissa Gabrielle H. Vargas
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Provincial Government of Cotabato
17 RLUC endorses Sultan Kudarat’s CDRA enhanced PDPFP 2022-2031
John Dasser Niervo Dulin
Annie C. Deputado
Melissa Gabrielle H. Vargas
6 461 beneficiary families receive PhP85.54 Million worth of shelter assistance
6.62% drop in crime incidents in 2nd quarter of CY 2022
Dayle Lois D. Tulang
9 RPMC XII inspects infrastructure projects in the University of Southern Mindanao
GAD CORNER
Volume 20 No. 2 | April - June 2022
Michael BJ S. Abellana
Charmaine Lou M. Vilches
Our cover features our newly selected Private Sector Representatives to the Regional Development Council for the term 2022-2025 and NEDA XII Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos during the 2021 economic performance report of SOCCSKSARGEN.
26 NEDA XII orients BARMM on Investment Programming, Budgeting and Project Evaluation and Development
5 35 parents of child laborers in Gensan start anew with DOLE’s Kabuhayan Program
Sandra J. Alido
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CIRCULATION MANAGER
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HOW TO REACH US
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27 Resolutions from the 77th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council XII
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The Regional Development Updates (RDU) is published quarterly by Regional Development Council (RDC) XII with editorial office at National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office XII, Prime Regional Government Center, Purok Mabuhay, Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, with Telephone No. (083) 877-3588 and Fax No. (083) 228-9203. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit the manuscript for reasons of space and clarity. RDU assumes no responsibility on unpublished and unsolicited materials.
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8 DiveSox launched with clean up drive
Ruby Abegail C. Serrano
Rebecca Ruth R. Salas-Simtim
SECRETARIAT 24 Public hearing hinggil sa environment code ng probinsya ng Cotabato isinagawa
DOLE XII | DILG XII | NHA XII
28 RDC Week 2022
25 Former rebels ng lalawigan ng Cotabato nakatanggap ng P4.5M ayuda mula sa pamahalaan
4 Message of the Chairperson and Editorial
10 Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan launched in SOCCSKSARGEN
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14 Three new government drug rehab facilities open in R12
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3 SOCCSKSARGEN’s GRDP grew by 5.2%, surpassing pre-pandemic level
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Joseph Didius L. Clave | Myra L. Sajo
Teresita Socorro C. Ramos
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This positive performance of the region’s economy was presented by NEDA XII Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos during the 2021 Report on the Economic Performance of SOCCSKSARGEN on 28 April 2022 at Avior Hotel, General Santos City based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority-Regional Office XII
technical knowledge and skills of farmers and fisher folks, high cost of farm inputs, limited access to agriculture related credit facilities, and the adverse impact of climate change. With these problems, RD Ramos emphasized the need for more support to the agriculture sector through policies and strategies to improve agricultural Inproductivity.thefinal
“The government’s regional economic team has high hopes that we can sustain our gains to ensure that our region will continue to RISE- revitalize and innovate towards a safe and strong economy”, Director Ramos added.
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General Santos City - Region XII’s economy grew by 5.2 percent in 2021, a reversal from the 4.4 percent contraction recorded in 2020, and surpassed the pre-pandemic level output (Php 469.9 billion in 2019) of Php 472.5 billion in 2021. SOCCSKSARGEN is among the four regions in the entire country whose output returned to pre-pandemic levels.
by Ruby Abegail C. Serrano, NEDA XII
SOCCSKSARGEN’s GRDP grew by 5.2%, pre-pandemicsurpassinglevel
Meanwhile, the agriculture sector posted the slowest growth at 0.8 percent, attributed to low agricultural productivity. Farming activities in Region XII continues to be challenged by the aging agriculture and fishery sector workers, lack of modern
All sectors of the regional economy posted positive growths, with the industry sector having the highest growth rate at 7.4 percent. The service sector, which accounts for the largest share of the region’s GRDP, expanded by 6.7 percent. The main drivers of economic growth were from the following: mining
and quarrying (27.5%), human health and social work activities (19.5%) and accommodation and food service (13.0%).
year of the plan period, SOCCSKSARGEN remains committed to the country’s 10-point policy agenda to sustain and accelerate the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic while promoting inclusive growth.
NEDA XII Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos during the 2021 Report on the Economic Performance of SOCCSKSARGEN.
“By 2040, Filipinos enjoy a strongly rooted, comfortable, and secure life. In 2040, we will all enjoy a stable and comfortable lifestyle, secure in the knowledge that we have enough for our daily needs and unexpected expenses, that we can plan and prepare for our own and our children’s future. Our family lives together in a place of our own, and we have the freedom to go where we desire, protected and enabled by a clean, efficient, and fair government.”
Most of all, let us not forget our vision as a Filipino people encapsulated in the AmBisyon 2040. The present administration is only the second of the four administrations that our long-term vision will traverse. This vision is not a vision of a single administration. AmBisyon Natin 2040 is the collective vision of the Filipino people. Let us set our eyes on our shared vision, which is,
This quarter is the last in the term of our local chief executives and the end of my three terms as Mayor of General Santos City. Consequently, this is also my final one as RDC XII Chairperson after three consecutive terms of having been nominated by the Council and appointed by the former and current presidents to this position.
But as a nation, let us not be focused on our differences. Instead, let us support the elected leaders while still maintaining the vigilant persons that we are, not letting our guards down on injustices. The point here is, we still face challenges. One of them is rebuilding the economy ravaged by the crippling COVID-19 pandemic. Let us not forget the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and its effects on the world economy, such as the surge in fuel and commodity prices. Then, we also have the ongoing call to increase budget for innovation to allow us to be competitive in the whole world, and for health to make our health care system more robust.
And so, let me express my heartfelt gratitude for all your support in my stint as RDC XII Chairperson. These past two years have been very challenging after we experienced the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw businesses close due to our need to restrict the movement of people. We saw our colleagues fall ill with the dreaded disease; some sadly lost their lives while in service. But together, we rose above the pandemic. As our new
As the new set of RDC members and officers take over in the next half of this year, I hope you will continue to have the fire of selfless service burning in your hearts. I may no longer serve as the Chair, but I will continue to support the Council and the Region in its desire to achieve a Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay para sa lahat.
though, and we have seen these in the election pre and post-1987 Constitution. The freedom to express differing views is a sign that our country is indeed democratic.
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Hon. Ronnel C. Rivera City Mayor, General Santos City
Teresita Socorro C. Ramos Regional Director, NEDA XII
Editorial battle cry goes, together we RISE, which means revitalize and innovate towards a safe and strong economy.
Don’t lose sight of the vision
The elections are done, and we have voted for our candidates. The outcome may be good news for many and not for others. The varying sentiments are heavily evident in social media, especially days after all returns were in and the winners were Thisproclaimed.isnormal,
I believe our actions will come to nothing if the Almighty does not will it. And so I pray that the Almighty continually bless all the efforts of the Reliable, Decisive, and Caring Regional Development Council and the people of SOCCSKSARGEN.
Message of the RDC XII Chairperson
by RSPastor and CKBataga, DOLE XII
The beneficiaries were selected based on the results of the barangay profiling of areas with high incidence of child
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General Santos City – As a strategic response to prevent and eliminate child labor in the region, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XII, through its General Santos City Field Office (GSCFO), facilitated the distribution of starter kits under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) to 35 parents of child laborers amounting to Php 736,548.00 at Purok Diamond Valley, Barangay Tambler, General Santos City.
laborers who underwent needs assessment to remove them from child labor.
(Take care and develop your proposed livelihood undertakings. These will augment your income to help provide for your daily needs.)
The beneficiaries’ chosen livelihood projects range from food vending, welding services, and eatery to vulcanizing
In his message, RD Agravante
Theservices.Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program (CLPEP) aims to remove children from child labor particularly in its worst forms. The program contributes to the Philippine Program Against Child Labor of the national government interventions for eliminating or preventing child labor and is responsive to the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Development Plan, 2017-2022 specifically on Chapter 10: Accelerating Human Capital Development.
“Ampingan ninyo ni, inyong padaghanon,kay kamo ang nagpropose ani, maong makatabang gyud ni kaninyo. Mao ni gihatag para makaincome mo og makatabang sa pang adlaw-adlaw na panginahanglan,” added RD Agravante.
35 parents of child laborers in Gensan start anew with DOLE’s Kabuhayan Program
emphasized that the tools and jigs awarded to the parents of child laborers are for their livelihood and to generate additional income to support their children’s education.
On May 12, Thursday, DOLE XII Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante and GSCFO Head, Domingo C. Baron, led the said awarding with Punong Barangay Karl Vincent Queipo.
There were 3 housing projects funded under RAP-LGU, and these are the Bagong Buhay Resettlement Project Phase II in Brgy. Bunao, Tupi with 100 completed housing units; Kasadya Village Project Phase II in Brgy. Dajay, Surallah with 62 completed housing units; and, the Dreamville Resettlement
The amount received by the beneficiaries ranged from Php 5,000.00 to Php 30,000.00 depending on the severity of the damage brought by the
Project in Brgy. Kapatan, Glan with 15 initially completed housing units. This totals to 177 housing units turned over by NHA XII and concerned LGUs to the beneficiaries on June 15, 23, and 28, respectively.
For the EHAP, NHA XII released a total of Php 6.04 Million financial aid to 274 families affected by calamities in various localities in the region through a series of cash assistance distributions on June 15 to 24. These families are from the municipalities of Sto. Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, Tupi, Kabacan, Aleosan, Midsayap, Libungan, M’lang, Makilala, Magpet, Palimbang, Kalamansig and Bagumbayan, and cities of General Santos, Koronadal, and Kidapawan. A separate distribution was done for another batch of beneficiaries in General Santos City on May 17.
For former rebels on the other hand, 10 housing units with 34.1 square meter floor area worth Php 450,000.00 each have been provided in an area dubbed as “Former Rebels’ Village”. It is located in Sitio Le Mangga, Brgy. Midtungok, Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat. The housing units were awarded on April 21 to 10 former members of the National People’s Army (NPA) belonging to the ManoboDulangan Tribe. The said houses were constructed within their Ancestral Domain or CADTgranted land.
by Myla N. Gonzalo, NHA XII/Myra L. Sajo, NEDA XII
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461 beneficiary families receive PhP85.54 Million worth of shelter assistance
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – As of June 2022, NHA XII has provided a total of Php 85.54 Million shelter assistance to 461 family beneficiaries in the region. This assistance is composed of the Resettlement Assistance Program for Local Government Units (RAP-LGU) at Php 75 Million, Housing Assistance Program for Former Rebels (FRs) at Php 4.5 Million, and the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) at Php 6.04 Million.
Thegovernment.saidNHA
Some of the beneficiaries during the release of financial assistance under the Emergency Housing Assistance Program in Sto. Niño, South Cotabato
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regular housing projects and programs– the RAP-LGU, Housing Assistance Program for FRs, and EHAP –were successfully implemented through close coordination and partnership with the concerned LGUs and other government entities in the region such as DHSUD, NCIP, DOLE, TESDA, DOST, PIA, PNP, AFP and the Philippine Army’s TAPAT, KAMPILAN, KAPAYAPAAN and SARANGAY Units.
and take refuge, is where we build our future and realize our aspirations. Hence, she urged the beneficiaries to value, take good care and improve the houses that were granted to them by the
RM Cabiles, also lauded the commendable efforts of the LGU in facilitating the implementation of the said projects during the turnover ceremony of the 177 housing units in Surallah on June 23. She also highlighted in her message the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 which mandates the LGUs to address the housing needs in their respective localities and for the NHA to provide assistance to LGUs on housing concerns. She also stated that the house, being a sacred place where we sleep
recent disaster and/or calamity. During the cash assistance distribution, NHA Regional Manager Engr. Zenaida M Cabiles advised the beneficiaries to use the money for the repair and improvement of their houses to help realize the purpose of the NHA’s EHAP.
In SOCCSKSARGEN, the region is blessed with Sarangani Bay and the coastal area of Sultan Kudarat both of which open up to the Celebes Sea, and are very rich in marine resources. These coastal areas attract many foreign visitors each year, including diving enthusiasts. Those divers, who have the opportunity to visit the region’s diving sites said the sites are at par with international diving spots.
A DiveSox Campaign was launched last May-June 2022 by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office XII to rekindle the interest of diving enthusiasts on the many beautiful diving areas the region has to offer. The DiveSox campaign also includes clean up drives along the diving areas with the participation of concerned local government units, line agencies, public and private tourism stakeholders, including teachers, students, private diving associations and volunteer Thedivers.DiveSox
DiveSox launched with clean up drive
that feed on corals. This is in response to the infestation of COTs in the coastal areas of the said provinces. In Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, a total of 476 COTs and 325 kilos of trash and marine debris were RDCcollected.XII
The diving industry in the Philippines is one of the economic drivers in terms of tourism. With great pride, for the first time, the country has been awarded as having the Best Overseas Diving Area in the Marine Diving Awards 2022 held recently in Tokyo, Japan.
by DOT XII
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Campaign Launching and Coastal/Dive Cleanup was conducted in Maasim, Sarangani on May 28, and in the coastal areas of Sultan Kudarat on June 1-2, 2022. The Dive Cleanup focused on the collection of Crown of Thorns (COT), which are marine invertebrates
Secretary and NEDA XII Assistant Regional Director Carmel P. Matabang who was present during the May 28, 2022 launching in Maasim, Sarangani, congratulated DOT XII for the DiveSox Campaign. She said the activity is timely, to reinvigorate the tourism sector after the setback it suffered due to Covid 19, thus contributing to the resurgence of economic activities in the region.
Other issues raised during the inspection included construction works that were abandoned by the contractor, and differences in the determination of percentage accomplishments between the contractor and the end-user. During the post inspection meeting, the issues encountered were discussed and appropriate actions were recommended to the concerned entities. The contractor and end-user were also advised to reconcile the differences in the percentage accomplishments presented by conducting a joint site visit of the two parties to agree and resolve these matters.
by Joseph Didius L. Clave, NEDA XII
Middle East and Asian Studies (IMEAS) Building.
RPMC XII inspects infrastructure projects in the University of Southern Mindanao
The projects inspected were the Institute of Middle East and Asian Studies (IMEAS) Building, Psychosocial Research and Psychological Testing Center, Criminology Building, Completion of Unfinished Auditorium, 3-Storey CBDEM Academic Building, Women’s Dormitory Building, and the Refurbishment of Administration Offices.
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Seven ongoing projects of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) in the municipality of Kabacan, Cotabato Province were subjected to a special field inspection by the RPMC XII members on June 16, 2022. The field inspection was initiated upon the request of USM for RPMC XII’s assistance in the resolution of issues delaying completion of their projects, especially those implemented in CY 2018.
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The RPMC team headed by its Chairperson, NEDA Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos, expressed her gratitude to the USM and to President Francisco Gil N. Garcia for the opportunity to see in actuality the projects that were supported and endorsed by the USM Board of Regents. The team raised the following observations on the projects visited; a) the need to observe good housekeeping in some of the projects; b) lacking handrails along the stairways and emergency exit stairs, c) uneven width of stairway, d) leaking pipes and plumbing works at the roofing, and d) lack of ventilation in some of the facilities. Good practices were also noted such as good quality works by certain contractors and the adoption of innovations in technology such as the use of steel frame structures, particularly in the Institute of
activity. She emphasized the importance of being able to validate and generate additional issues and concerns, as well as the priority programs and projects that can be pursued for SOCCSKSARGEN Region for the next plan period, 2023-2028.
NEDA Assistant Regional Director Carmel P. Matabang presented the regional situationer based on the Regional Handbook, which showed that approximately 87 percent of topercent.nationalpercentageonsafepopulationSOCCSKSARGEN’shadaccesstowatersourcesbased2015data.Thisisonepointbelowtheaverageofabout88Intermsofaccesssanitation,only41percent
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by Annie C. Deputado, NEDA XII
The PWSSMP was presented by OIC Undersecretary Roderick M. Planta of the Investment Programming Group of the National Economic and Development Authority. OIC Undersecretary Planta said that the Plan is the country’s action plan to help achieve the attainment of 100 percent universal access to water and sanitation, Usec Planta likewise emphasized that there is still more to do to attain SDG Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All in 2030 given the prevailing situation as contained in the
Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan launched in SOCCSKSARGEN
hand, NEDA Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos, Vice Chairperson of RDC XII provided the rationale of the
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Koronadal City, South Cotabato - Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua underscored the importance of access to reliable water supply and sanitation for all Filipinos in his address during the conduct of a Special Forum on Water and Sanitation on June 27, 2022. Around 70 participants from water districts, local government units, and line agency representatives attended the forum which was conducted via Zoom platform. The forum also served as a venue to introduce the Philippine Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan (PWSSMP) and its accompanying Region 12 Databook and Regional Road Map.
capped with messages of support given by representatives of DOH XII, PSR Carlito Uy of the Social Sector and Engr. Arn B. Gellangarin of the General Santos City Water District.
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of the region’s population had access to improved sanitation. The Master Plan was approved by the NEDA Board Committee on Infrastructure on April 6, 2021 and launched on 16 September 2021. The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII recognized the importance of disseminating the Master Plan as well as the accompanying regional data books and roadmaps to all stakeholders. Thus, the Council approved the conduct of the special forum for the presentation of the PWSSMP Master Plan on June 27, 2022 through RDC XII Resolution No. 21, s. 2021.
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Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan but also paved the way for the validation of issues, challenges and recommendations included in the Region XII’s data book and roadmap. Additional issues and concerns were likewise generated, along with recommended programs and projects to be pursued in the next plan period under the new
The special forum did not only serve as a venue for the dissemination of the Philippine
This resolution was triggered by the findings on two projects, the Philippine National Police Station 4 in General Santos City and Isolation Facility in Malungon, Sarangani that were visited on May 11-13, 2022.
Substantially completed PNP Police Station 4 in General Santos City
is contained in RPMC Resolution No. 11, series of 2022 and was endorsed by the RDC XII during its second quarter meeting.
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by Annie C. Deputado, NEDA XII
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Regional Project CommitteeMonitoringXIIenjoined all implementing agencies to integrate essential utilities such as transformer for power and water supply connection in the preparation of Detailed Engineering Designs (DED) for government projects. This was Committe’s call during its 2nd regular meeting on June 14, 2022 via videoconference. This recommendation
RPMC XII enjoins project implementers to include essential utilities in the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) for building projects
These projects were substantially completed but cannot be fully utilized due to absence of transformer for the power supply and water connection from the source to the facility. The RPMC team observed that this is not an isolated case but a recurring issue found even in school building and other government building
and DPWH XII, respectively. Guidelines for the review and approval of Price Escalation due to Extra Ordinary Case as stipulated in Republic Act 9184 Procurement(GovernmentReformAct) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations were also discussed during this meeting. This is because some local government units in the region are receiving requests for price escalation for on- going projects citing the sudden increase in the prices of construction materials brought about by high inflation rates.
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and Diversion Roads Along Banga-Tupi-Malungon Road
Theprojects.Committee also deliberated on two projects faced with implementation issues such as the presence of electric posts within the construction limits of the project. These are Rehabilitation/Reconstructionthe of Road Slips, Slope Collapse and Landslide along certain sections of the Maitum-Lake Sebu Road which were being implemented by the DPWH Sarangani DEO
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Other projects monitored were the following ongoing projects: 1) Construction of By-Pass and Diversion Roads, along Banga-Tupi-Malungon Road, Parallel Bridge, Malungon Sarangani Bridge 1 Component, Sta. 88+997-Sta. 89+257; Retrofitting/Strengthening2)of the Lagundi Bridge, 3) Construction of MSU-GSC College of Medicine Library Building, and 4) Construction of MSU GSC College of Medicine Laboratory Building, and (5) TESDA Regional Training Center in Alabel, Sarangani.
Bridge II
RD Akmad J. Usman of DBM XII presided over the meeting as the Co-Chairperson of the RPMC XII.
TESDA Regional Training Center in Alabel, Sarangani (Completed)
Bridge I
Construction of MSU-GSC College of Medicine Library Building
“These grants from the DDB would greatly help the recipients in the implementation of their drug rehabilitation and reformation programs,” the official said. She said PDEA will continue to assist the LGUs in facilitating the adoption of mechanisms and sustainable programs that will help contain the illegal drug problems in their localities.
by Oliver Ross Rivera, PIA XII
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Three new government-operated drug rehabilitation centers are now open in SOCCSKSARGEN to provide immediate intervention in line with the continuing anti-illegal drug campaign.
Three new government drug rehab facilities open in R12
Koronadal City, South Cotabato –
Katryn Gaye Abad, information officer of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 12 said CommunityBased Drug Rehabilitation Facilities (CBDRF) were inaugurated in Malungon, Sarangani; Surallah and Polomolok in South Cotabato on June 21, 23 and 28, 2022, “PWUDsrespectively.(Person Who Used Drugs) may now to avail of the services in the facility nearest them,” Abad said. Each facility can cater up to 100 PWUDs.
The municipal governments of Malungon, Maasim, Surallah and Polomolok received
Also, Abad cited that the construction of another CBDRF in Maasim, Sarangani is underway and is expected to be functional in the next months. According to Abad, initial preparations for the project started in June 2021 and was spearheaded by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
grants of Php 5 million each from DDB for the construction of the facilities.
6.62% drop in crime incidents in 2nd quarter of CY 2022
Meanwhile,Efficiency.therewas a total of 346 Anti-Illegal Gambling cases recorded, wherein 326 of these cases were cleared posting a 94.22% Crime Clearance Efficiency and 267 cases were solved posting a 77.17% Crime Solution Efficiency.
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Police Regional Office XII establishes a thriving crime prevention and solution campaign covering the period of the 2nd Quarter of CY 2022 as it recorded a 174 decrease or 6.62 percent drop in total crime incidents compared to the same period of the previous year.
The Peace and Order Indicator (POI), which reflects the peace and order situation of a community, recorded 1,417 incidents, which is 19.35% lower than the 1,757 incidents from the same period of the previous year.
Non-index crimes, on the other hand, marked a decrease of 321 incidents or 22.20% reduction from the previous year.
Based on records, the 8 focus crimes recorded a decrease of 18 incidents or 5.84%. Theft remains to be the top most prevalent crime for the period, which was followed by rape, while the special complex crimes recorded a decrease of 1 incident or 33.33% from the previous year.
There were also 215 cases recorded for the arrest of wanted persons in the region.
The decrease in crime incidents can be attributed to effective crime prevention strategies and the commitment to public service of the PRO XII personnel, especially the Oplan IRON CLAD (Integrated Revitalized Operation of Neighborhood Integrated Watch Against Criminality Lawlessness and Disaster).
by PNP-PRO XII
The Public Safety Indicator (PSI), which comprises the totality of vehicular incidents and other quasioffenses punishable under the Revised Penal Code, however, recorded an increase of 166 incidents or 19.08%. The increase can be attributed to accidents involving vehicles traversing public roads.
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On the cases filed for Anti-Illegal Drug Cases, there were 371 cases, wherein 366 of those cases were cleared representing a 98.65% Crime Clearance Efficiency and 333 cases were solved with 89.76% Crime Solution
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by Jal P. Octavio, NEDA XII
called Secretary Lapeña the godfather of peace, development, resiliency, and sustainability in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. For his part, Secretary Lapeña conveyed his gratitude to the members of the JRTF-ELCAC XII, however, he emphasized that there are still 2 remaining months that all agencies must hurdle to accomplish more and deliver more services to the people. He likewise pointed out that on June 30, 2022, a new administration shall succeed President Rodrigo R. Duterte, and shall inherit a better Philippines in terms of its fight against communist insurgency. He instructed all members to continue and expedite all efforts as the Joint Regional Task Force is in a race not only against time but also with the propaganda and the counter-government efforts of the communist terrorist group
In her message as the ViceChairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII, Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) XII acknowledged and commended Secretary Lapeña for directing the Joint Regional Task Force every step of the way that led to where it is now. Director Ramos highlighted the CORDS’ marching orders to act immediately and not allow COVID-19 prevent the members of the Joint Regional Task Force from delivering its mandate to the people. She also thanked Secretary Lapeña for supporting the development initiatives of RDC XII, in establishing government offices in the key strategic areas of the region that will provide convenience to the transacting public, such as the Pag-Ibig Fund in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, PhilHealth Express Offices in Midsayap, Cotabato and in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat; and GSIS Servicing Office in Koronadal City. Moreover, Director Ramos
Lastly,(CTG).as the Chairperson of the JRTF-ELCAC XII, Secretary Lapeña commended all the member agencies, private sector representatives, and local government units that have worked hard through convergent efforts that led to the success of the Task Force for their noble, dedicated, and hard work in pursuit of the attainment of the objectives of Executive Order 70, series of 2018 of the President.
Peoples’ Army (NPA) combatants and the dismantling of its two guerilla fronts in the Region.
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Joint Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (JRTF-ELCAC) XII paid tribute to its Chairperson and Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS), Secretary Isidro S. Lapeña, on April 29, 2020, at The Farm@Carpenter Hill in Koronadal City.
JRTF-ELCAC XII Pays Tribute to CORDS Lapeña
In a ceremony named JRTFELCAC XII: The Legacy, the Task Force presented its major accomplishments from its organization in June 2019 up to April 22, 2022. Among these were support to the establishment of key government offices providing basic services to the geographically-isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) of the region, the massive implementation of various infrastructure projects under the Local Government Support Fund-Support to Barangay Development Program (LGSFSBDP) in the target priority barangays, the conduct of Lokal Sebisyo Caravans by the Provincial Governments, the success of Project TALA that provided lights to the hinterlands and remote IP communities of the region, among others. These have led to the surrender of New
AfterPDPFP.athorough deliberation among the Committee members with inputs from the technical working group and local planning team to ensure the consistency with prescribed policies and alignment of the planning document with higher level plans, the RLUC XII passed Resolution No. 06, series of 2022 entitled “Endorsing the Sultan Kudarat Climate Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA)PlanandProvincialEnhancedDevelopmentPhysicalFramework(PDPFP)2022-2031 to the Provincial Government through its thehaveSangguniangMeeting,afterRemosKudarat’sandPanlalawiganSangguniangforAdoptionImplementation.”SultanVice-GovernorJoseP.Segura,immediatelytheRLUCXIISpecialsaidthatthePanlalawiganwillaSpecialSessiontoactonRLUCXIIendorsement.
On the other hand, Governor Suharto T. Mangudadatu, through Provincial Administrator Jimmy C. Andang, expressed the Provincial Government’s gratitude to RLUC XII for extending technical assistance
of Agro-Industrial and agrieco-cultural Tourism. The Plan also took into account the vulnerability and exposure of the province to different hazards which are triggered by geologic, hydrometeorological, and volcanic origins, as well as climate change. The plan likewise identified strategies, programs and projects to address the crosscutting development issues on health, economy, environment, governance, and infrastructure of the Theprovince.meetingwas
by Kate D. Espero, NEDA XII
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The CDRA-enhanced PDPFP articulates the aspirations of the provincial leadership and the province’s citizenry towards the attainment of the new vision for the province which is - “A sustainable agroindustrial and eco-cultural tourism province with God - centered, safe, and resilient Sultan Kudarateños KudaratSKofthrustotherorientedhealthyenvironment-friendlyenjoyingandlifeledbypeople-governance.”Onthehand,thedevelopmentandspatialstrategythePlanisacronymedSIKATKAortheSultanSustainableInter-linK
presided by RLUC XII Chairperson and NEDA XII Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos. She emphasized that with the PDPFP now in place, the future direction of Sultan Kudarat has been systematically planned with the corresponding strategies laid out to reach the vision by 2031.
to improve and enhance the
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) XII endorsed the Sultan Kudarat Climate Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA)-enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) 2022-2031 during its Special Meeting on 29 June 2021 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.
RLUC ENDORSES SULTAN KUDARAT’s CDRA ENHANCED PDPFP 2022-2031 UPDATESRLUC
MEET OUR RDC XII PSRS Regional Development CounCil Xii ConDuCteD the seleCtion of its 13 pRivate seCtoR RepResentatives DuRing the fiRst semesteR of this yeaR this was in keeping with eXeCutive oRDeR no. 325, seRies of 1996, whiCh pRoviDes that 25% of the CounCil shall be ComposeD of RepResentatives fRom the pRivate seCtoR. heRe aRe ouR 13 newly eleCteD psRs to RDC Xii.
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• President , ABSNET - Region 12
• Vice-Chairperson, Unified Social Protection and Welfare Committee XII
RAYMUND K. SALANGSANG
PSR for General Santos City
• Vice President for External Affairs, SOCSARGEN UP ALUMNI Association
JOSELITO E. NUÑEZ
PSR for South Cotabato
• Chairperson, Task Force SOCCSKSARGEN Food Basket
PSR for Cotabato and Kidapawan City
• Member, Task Force Makar Port Development Council
RICHLIE LYNDON L. MAGTULIS
•Affiliations:Executive Director, Mahintana Foundation, Inc.
• Chairperson of the Board of Trustees , Coalition of Social Development Organizations in South Cotabato (CSDO-SC)
•Affiliations:Boardof Director, General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
• Member of the Executive Board , Area Development Project Office
LIZA D. HORA
• Member, Task Force Gensan Airport Development Council
•Affiliations:Executive Director, Halad Uma Alang sa Nasud (HA UMAN Association Inc.
• Member, Association of Foundations
• Vice President , ABSNET - Region 12
•Affiliations:Executive Director, Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc.
• Auditor, Sarangani Province Empowerment and Community Transformation Forum (SPECTRUM)
• Chairperson, Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Council (MSAC) XII
• President , Area-Based Standards Network (ABSNET)- Cluster 3 Cotabato Province
• Member, League of Corporate Foundations
PSR for Sarangani Province
• Member, Social Welfare and Development Learning Network (SWD-LNet 12)
•Affiliations:Independent Trustee, Coalition of Social Development Organization –South Cotabato (CSDO-SC)
PSR for Sultan Kudarat and Tacurong City
• President , SOCSARGEN UP Alumni Association, Inc.
• Trustee, Mindanao Business Council
•Affiliations:Manager, United Transport Operators Drivers Cooperative
•Affiliations:President , South Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.
• Proprietor/Program Director, RMD Management Consultancy Services
• Vice President Alternate, SOCCSKSARGEN Responsbile Miners Associaition (SRMA)
• Member, Asia-Pacific Center for Strategic Studies Alumni Association, Inc (current) mEMB
•Affiliations:Member, General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
• Chairperson, Blaan Tribal Foundation
• Member, Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC)
ROLANDO S. DORIA
PSR for Social Development Sector
• Vice President , Philippine Maharlika Class 1984 CY 2014-2015
PSR for Economic Development Sector
• Member, Regional Project Monitoring Committee XII
• Member, Regional Tripartite Peace and Industrial Council XI I
• Acting Chairperson, KALASAG Development Initiatives Foundation, Inc.
• President , Ten Outstanding Phillipine Soldiers (TOPS), Inc-Philippine Army Chapter CY 2014-2016
•Affiliations:Chairperson, Salnaong Blaan Foundation
• Regional Community Trainer, TESDA XII Accredited Driving NC II/ NC III
JOSEPHINE M. BACAL
NESTOR S. LUMAWIG
• Vice Chairperson, Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council Chairperson, South Cotabato Integrity Circle
• Chairperson, TESDA XII Regional Technical and Skills Education Committee
JOSELITO E. KAKILALA
PSR for Sultan Kudarat and Tacurong City
PSR for Koronadal City
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CARLITO Y. UY
• Secretary, Koronadal Masonic Lodge No 209 Free & Accepted Masons
• Board of Trustees member, Folu Bato Blaan Foundation, Incorporated (FBFI)
PSR for Governance and Development Administration Sector
• Private Sector Representative to the Joint Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (JTRTF-ELCAC), PIEP
•Affiliations:LaborRepresentative, Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee - South Cotabato
•Affiliations:Boardof Trustees member, Danlag Tampakan Blaan Foundation, Incorporated (DTBFI)
• Chairperson, Boy Scouts of the Philippines South Cotabato Council
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•Affiliations:Member
• Vice President for Mindanao & Board of Trustee, Association of Foundations (AF)
PSR for Indigenous Peoples
, Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) College of Fellows
CELESTINO F. DESAMITO
• Member, Partidong Manggagawa
MORENO D. TAGWALO
• Board of Trustees member, Bong Mal Blaan Foundation, Incorporated (BBFI)
• Consultant on Community Development , Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
• Labor Leader, Saligan Mindanaw Organization
• Board of Trustees member, S’bangken Blaan Foundation, Incorporation (SBFI)
• Chairperson - Board of Trustees, Sarangani Province Empowerment For Community Transformation Forum (SPECTRUM)
PSR for Labor Sector
• Board of Trustee, Mindanao Coalition of Development NGO Networks (MINCODE)
RYAN S. VIDANES, MTRM
•Affiliations:AVP-Executive Director, RD Foundation, Inc.
• Farmer Director, Task Force Government Assistance to Accelerate Sustainability (GATAS) and ELCAC EO 70
PSR for Environment and Tourism Sector
JOSE RONIE V. MONDRAGON
Dir. Bonagua thanked DILG RD Leysa “for making our lives easier at the Bureau as we replicate the GAD Seal certification nationwide.” Director Bonagua’s Bureau of Local Government Development is the lead office tasked with promoting the GAD advocacy within the Department.“With what the DILG Rehiyon Dose started, we will be able to craft policies when we cascade down the GAD Seal to the regional offices, and eventually to the LGUs.
DILG Rehiyon Dose gave due recognition to the first batch of agencies awarded with the GAD SEAL in a bright and star-studded ceremony on June 27, 2022. Nine pilot government agencies received the GAD Seal Certification award on that day, after having gone through a series of evaluation. The Certificate is issued to agencies which are compliant with the GAD parameters.
The awarding ceremony was made more momentous with the presence of Usec. Marjorie N. Jalosjos, DILG GAD Focal/ Undersecretary of Mindanao Affairs and Special Concerns. Usec. Jalosjos was the guest of honor and speaker for the GAD Seal Awarding Ceremony for NGAs and HEIs of Region XII and with her was Bureau of Local Government Development (BLGD) Director Annaliza F. Bonagua, CESO III.
GAD SEAL Awarding Ceremony shines spotlight on Rehiyon Dose’s efforts on Gender and Development
Director Annaliza F. Bonagua, CESO III, BLGD giving her message of support
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In her message, Usec. Jalosjos first extended her congratulations to the nine agencies which received the award as GAD Seal certified: NEDA XII, CSC XII, SKSU, DILG XII, DENR-MGB XII, PNPRO XII, DTI XII, DOST XII and the DOE-Mindanao Filed Office (which is actually based in Davao City.) She gave DILG Rehiyon Dose a big boost with her encouragement to take GAD Seal to “a new level” with the grand plan of making GAD Seal far- reaching, with nationwide scope, all the way to the Meanwhile,barangays.”
Usec. Marjorie N. Jalosjos and DILG XII RD Josephine Leysa during the unveiling of GAD Seal
by DILG XII
that gathering in Dakak, the Guidelines were presented to all who were present during the two-day activity (June 22-24) leading to the awarding ceremony which is another milestone for DILG Rehiyon Dose and the Department as a whole.
RD Leysa, also the RGADC XII Chairperson, stated, “We are proud to say that one of the initiatives of RGADC XII
The RAC members are composed of Ms. Melissa Gabrielle H. Vargas of NEDA XII, Ms. Ma. Josefina G. Buenbrazo of CSC XII, Prof. Susie D. Daza of Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU), and Private Sector Representative (PSR) Richlie Lyndon Magtulis from a civil society organization (CSO).
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RD Leysa continued to narrate, ”During the 4th quarter Meeting of RGADC XII in 2020, there came out an idea of establishing the Prime Regional Center as GAD Zone. It started from there and it eventually snowballed. The idea of the declaration of the Prime Regional Government Center XII as GAD Zone was presented by the CSO Representative and Vice Chairperson of RGADC XII, PSR Richlie Lyndon Magtulis during the RGADC XII First Quarter Meeting for 2021 on June 22,
Duringbared.
2021.” In response, RGADC XII approved Resolution No. 02 Series of 2021 entitled “Resolution Adopting the Prime Regional Government Center XII as Gender and Development Zone”. It was subsequently adopted by RDC XII through Resolution No. 25 series of 2022 entitled: “Adopting the Prime Regional Government Center XII as Gender and Development
is the Gender and Development (GAD) Seal Certification. This innovation is good but once (it is) replicated, it becomes great!”. She then posed a challenge to other agencies to aspire for the GAD Seal Certification and be one of the certified agencies proudly bearing the said seal. She emphasized that obtaining the GAD Seal “is one way to narrow the gender inequality and address gender issues in the region”. Back in 2019, RD Leysa became the RGADC Chair. “…that was the beginning of something really challenging, but nonetheless fulfilling role that we have to play,” she explained. She also pinpointed the struggles “that Region XII had in mainstreaming Gender and Development and closing the gender gaps.”
speech during the awarding program, DILG XII Regional Director Leysa, CESO III relayed what happened while they were in Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Dapitan City for the GAD Seal Certification and GEDSI Orientation. “It was attended by 80 persons, with the host RD of Region IX, RD Faisal Abutazil, with some PDs of Zamboanga del Norte, their chief admin officers, SLGP Team and Dir. Anna’s entourage from BLGD. We were there, along with LGCCD Chief Jermie Erie-Yeager and ADC Almie Castillo,” she
Usec. Jalosjos, DILG XII RD Leysa, and RGADC XII Vice Chairperson Richlie Lyndon Magtulis with the nine GAD Seal awardees: PNP RO XII, DOST XII, MGB XII, CSC XII, SKSU, DILG XII, DOEMindanao Field Office, NEDA XII and DTI XII
Wala nang pilot testing pa kasi inumpisahan na ito ng DILG Rehiyon Dose,” Dir. Bonagua Instated.her
PriorZone”.to the awarding, the Regional Assessment Committee (RAC) for the GAD Seal Certification XII conducted an on-site validation at the DILG XII regional office, located at the Prime Government Regional Center, the first among agencies to submit itself for the said assessment.
Amas, Kidapawan City - Upang lalo pang paigtingin ang pangangalaga sa kalikasan at mas maging handa sa epekto ng climate change, pinangunahan ngayong araw ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Cotabato ang public hearing hinggil sa Proposed Provincial Ordinance No. 2020-16-032: Providing for the Revised Environment Code of Cotabato Province sa Provincial Capitol Rooftop, Amas, Kidapawan SaCity.nasabing
na mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng isang komprehensibo at napapanahong ordinansa lalo na ngayong dumadanas ng climate change ang buong mundo.
ring aktibidad si Board Member Ivy Dalumpines-Ballitoc,kung saan inihayag nito ang kahalagahan ng partisipasyon ng bawat isa lalo na sa isyu ng pangangalaga sa Angkalikasan.magiging
public hearing tinalakay ng mga partisipante mula sa iba’t-ibang sektor na kinabibilangan ng non-government organizations (NGOs), national line agencies, local government units (LGUs), environmental advocates, business at academe sectors ang nilalaman ng nasabing proposed ordinance sa layuning maging mas komprehensibo, napapanahon at maging epektibo ito sa oras na maging ganap na itong ordinansa.
Public hearing hinggil sa environment code ng probinsya ng Cotabato isinagawa
“This revised edition of the provincial environment code shall be anchored on the principles of shared responsibility, good governance, participation, social and environmental justice, integrational space and gender equity, with people at the core of conservation, protection, and rehabilitation, and developmental initiatives,” wika ni BM NasaTabara.nasabi
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rekomendasyon at resulta ng nabanggit na public hearing ay isasama sa final drafting ng revised environmental code ng lalawigan na ieendorso naman sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan for 2nd reading.
by IDCD-Provincial Government of Cotabato
Sa kanyang mensahe, binigyang diin ni SP Committee on Environment, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Chair Board Member Jonathan Tabara, ang may-akda ng nasabing ordinansa,
Former rebels ng lalawigan ng Cotabato nakatanggap ng P4.5M ayuda mula sa pamahalaan
Ang aktibidad ay pinangunahan ng Department of the Interior and Local Government katuwang ang Provincial Government of Cotabato, Armed Forces of the Philippines, at Cotabato Police Provincial Office (CPPO) na ginanap sa Provincial Capitol Gymnasium, Amas, Kidapawan City noong Martes, Hunyo 1, Ang2022.mga
by IDCD-Provincial Government of Cotabato
Sa kanyang mensahe, hinikayat ni 72nd IB Commander Lt. Col Jose Regonay, Jr., ang mga benepisyaryo ng ECLIP na gamitin ng wasto ang ayudang matatanggap mula sa pamahalaan upang matiyak ang kinabukasan ng kanilang pamilya.
Pinasalamatan naman ni DILG Provincial Director Ali B. Abdullah si outgoing Cotabato Governor Nancy A. Catamco sa tulong nito sa programang pangkapayapaan na isinusulong ng pamahalaang nasyunal kabilang na rito ang ECLIP at National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTFTaosELCAC).pusong
Amas, Kidapawan City - Pitumpu’t pitong (77) former rebels (FRs) mula sa lalawigan ng Cotabato ang tumanggap ng tulong pinansyal na nagkakahalaga ng abot sa P4.5M mula sa Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) ng pamahalaang nasyunal.
pasasalamat naman ang ipinaabot nina Alyas Bayen, Former Political Instructor ng Guerilla Front 53, Southern Mindanao Region at Alyas Macoy, Former Secretary, Sub-Regional Command III, Southern Mindanao Region, pawang residente ng Magpet, Cotabato dahil sa oportunidad at tulong na ibinigay sa kanila ng pamahalaan na makapagbagong buhay kasama ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.
Dumalo rin sa pamamahagi ng nasabing ayuda si Provincial Administrator Venancio B. Ang bilang kinatawan ni Governor Catamco, Representante mula sa 90TH IB Major Jerome C. Yee, 39th IB Representative 2nd Lt. Sharmaine dela Rosa at CPPO Representative Sonny R. Leoncito.
nagbalik-loob na mga rebelde na tumanggap ng pinansyal na ayuda mula sa DILG para sa kanilang immediate and livelihood assistance at firearms renumeration ay mula sa mga bayan ng Magpet, Tulunan, at Arakan, Cotabato.
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Among the topics discussed during the 5 day-training were on (a) investment programming and linkage of plans and investment program, (b) identification and prioritization of programs/projects, (c) logical framework and (d) preparation of project brief/project proposal. The Project Development, Investment Programming and Budget Division (PDIPBD) of NEDA XII, headed by its Chief Economic Development Specialist, Sandra J. Alido, was tapped to facilitate the training to BPDA and other BARMM Ministries. Other resource
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – With its mandate of providing technical assistance/services to line agencies, LGUs, NGOs, PSOs, SUCs and other regional bodies/entities on program/project appraisal and investment promotion, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office XII recently conducted an orientation/ training for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on investment programming, budgeting and project evaluation and development. The said orientation – training was a weeklong activity from June 6-10, 2022 at Avior Hotel, General Santos City funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
With the continued success and positive results produced by such BARMMengagements,partnership-BPDA-manifested their intention to further take part in more partnerships with NEDA XII for more future capacity building activities such as Monitoring and Evaluation and Phase 2 or Advanced Course for BARMM.providedseriesThisAppraisal.Development/InvestmentProjectactivityispartofaoftechnicalassistancebyNEDAXIIto
On the other hand, NEDA XII’s Assistant Regional Director, Carmel P. Matabang reiterated NEDA XII’s commitment to provide technical assistance to
BARMM/BPDA as needed. She also expressed optimism that after the training, the participants will be able to shepherd the preparation of the RDIP/AIP, facilitate budget review process, and conduct basic project evaluation and development.
persons were Medina G. Herezo, Aurel Raymund P. Betque, Judd Nichol L. Leonar and Charmaine Lou MapaVilches of the PDIPBD.
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In her welcome remarks, Director Melanie M. Indar of the Planning and Policies Bureau (PPB) of the BPDA, thanked the JICA and the NEDA XII for their support. She said the activity is very important to BARMM Technical Staff as they need to learn, especially as they are tasked to craft the next Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP), together with the Bangsa Moro Investment Program (BDIP). JICA, through their Advisor Ms. Yukiko Sano also thanked NEDA XII for responding to the request to provide technical assistance.
NEDA XII orients BARMM on investment programming, budgeting and project evaluation and development
by Judd Nichol L. Leonar, NEDA XII
Endorsing the Establishment of Center for Medical Research and Health Care Facility at the University of Southern Mindanao
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The Ad Hoc TWG under EDC XII is critical in harmonizing the startup development efforts in the region, particularly in the key sectors of tourism, agriculture and fishery, health products and e-services. The Regional Start Up program aims to provide a conducive environment for Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) , accelerators, and innovation centers, and increase the number of intellectual property assets generated including creative goods and services for a more innovative and competitive economy in Region 12.
RDC XII Resolution No. 62, s. of 2022
The Metals Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) is a facility that will enable the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to design and fabricate machinery and equipment, supporting the requirements of agricultural and industrial companies in the regions. Faculty and students, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can use this facility.
Resolutions from the 77th Regular Meeting of Regional Development Council XIII
For the complete list of resolutions passed during the 77th RDC XII Meeting held on June 23, 2022, via videoconference, just scan this code or click here
RDC XII Resolution No. 50, s. of 2022
June 23, 2022
RDC XII Resolution No. 48, s. of 2022
Supporting the Establishment of a Metals Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) in Region XII
This quarter, we have elected our new political leaders. While there will also be changes in RDC leadership and composition in the coming quarter, RDC XII will continue to push for positive changes in the Region as exemplified in the passage of the 34 resolutions during its 77th Regular Meeting. Here are three of these:
The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education approved House Bill 8247 in January 2021, which enabled the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) to open a Doctor of Medicine program starting Academic Year 2021-2022 and which was also given due clearance by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). In compliance with the need for a research and academic investigatory arm, and at the same time, a primary training hospital for the students of its College of Medicine, and possibly students from other academic institutions offering medical programs, the USM proposed for the establishment of a Center for Medical Research and Health Care Facility. The proposed Center would also serve as an important health care refuge for patients with complex illnesses and also the elderly people of Region XII, as well as that of the adjacent region, such as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Creating an Ad Hoc Technical Working Group (TWG) Under RDC- Economic Development Committee (EDC) XII to Prepare the Regional Start-up Development Program
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