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The Republic of the Philippines

Good Governance is Good Economics: Achieving Investment Grade

February 2013

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Contents

I. Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook � Real Sector ......................................…………………………………. . � Monetary, External and Financial ………………………………………. � Fiscal

• Revenue Collection and Debt Management ……………………. • Expenditure Management and Procurement Reforms …………

II. Sectoral Performance and Outlook� Trade, Industry and Investments .................................. …………….. � Agriculture ……...………………………………………………………… � Tourism …………………………………………………………………… � Infrastructure

• Energy ……………………………………………………………… • Transport and Flood Management ……………........................... • Airports, Seaports, and Mass Transport Systems ...................... • Public-Private Partnership ….…………...………………………..

III. Profiles of Speakers and Panel Discussants ..……………………………... IV. Directory of Economic Agencies …………………………………………….. V. Investor Relations Office Brochure …………………………………………..

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Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan

National Economic and Development Authority

Real Sector

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Comparative GDP growth shows Philippines performing better in recent years...

Sources: ADB ARIC; official country websites

*Indonesia: Reuters

2012 FY data for Thailand and Malaysia are not yet available

GDP Growth: Philippines vs. Other Asian Countries

%

7.8

6.2

5.0

6.6

1.2

-4.0

-2.0

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

16.0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

China Indonesia* Viet Nam Malaysia

Philippines Thailand Singapore

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The 2012 growth brings us closer to 7-8% target

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

GDP growth rate Low-end target High-end target

*Phi l ippine Development Plan: 2011 – 2016 targets

GDP Growth Rate vs. Official Target

%

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Philippines is commended for sound macroeconomic fundamentals

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Headline Inflation Low Target High Target

Low and stable inflation Favorable interest rates and sound banking system

Sustainable fiscal position Strong external position

% %

%%

-5.00-4.50-4.00-3.50-3.00-2.50-2.00-1.50-1.00-0.500.00

40.00

45.00

50.00

55.00

60.00

65.00

70.00

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

NG Debt/GDP (LHS) Fiscal Balance/GDP (RHS)

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012*External Debt/GDP ratio, LHS Current Account/GDP ratio, RHS

% %%

* CA: Jan - Sept 2012;

External Debt: as of Sept 2012

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

NPL Ratio, LHS

Real interest rates, LHS

CAR, RHS

6

Q1-Q3

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Improvement in governance and competitive indicator s......with ratings moving in the right direction

WEF Competitiveness Rankings Philippines Credit Ratings

Source: Moody’s, S&P and Fitch

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-20

-10

0

10

20

40

50

60

70

80

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

POV Trend Cycle

Hodrick-Prescott Filter (lambda=1600)

Self-rated poverty

Source: SWS Survey http://www.sws.org.ph/ind-pov.htm

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

0

2

4

6

8

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

S_HUNGER Trend Cycle

Hodrick-Prescott Filter (lambda=1600)

Has growth been inclusive?Self-rated poverty and severe hunger exhibit declining trend

Severe hunger

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61.7%

11.2%

12.6%

14.5%

2009

62.5%

10.9%

12.5%

14.1%

2010

62.4%

10.8%

12.8%

14.1%

2011

Regional GDP, in % share to Philippine GDP (2009 – 2 011)But distribution of economic activity remains unequal

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Addressing constraints to growth

� Accelerate infrastructure development� Provide adequate and efficient power supply� Enhance administrative efficiencies

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Improve revenue and tax efforts to increase resourc es for infrastructure and social spending

Revenue and Tax Efforts (%of GDP)

*Q1 – Q3 only

14.37

15.62

16.49

15.58

13.99

13.42

13.97

14.72

12.43

13.71 13.54 13.59

12.23 12.15

12.35

13.11

10.00

11.00

12.00

13.00

14.00

15.00

16.00

17.00

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Revenue Effort* Tax Effort*

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Ensure that no region is left behind…

I SA B EL A

PA L A WA N

LE Y TE

QU E Z ON

B UK I D N O N

C AG A Y AN

C EB U

S AM A R

A B RA

IL O I LO

C O T AB A TO

B O H OL

A P AY A O

AG U S A N DE L S U R

C AP I Z

N UE VA EC I JA

PA N G A S IN A N

T A R LA C

Q U I RI N O

I F UG A O

NE G RO S O C CI D E NT AL

D AV A O D E L S U R

A U R O R A

K A LI NG A

ZA M B AL E S

AL BA Y

M A SB A TE

M A G U IN D A N AO

C AM A R I N ES S U R

B AT A N G AS

B U L AC A N

A N T I Q U E

D A VA O O R I EN T AL

AK LA N

N EG R O S O R I EN T AL

B E NG U E T

N U EV A VI Z CA Y A

S U LT AN K U D A RA T

ZA M B O A NG A D E L N O R TE

S U R IG A O D EL S U R

LA N AO D E L S U R

M IN D O R O O C C I DE N TA L

EA S T E RN S AM AR

S O U TH C O TA B A T O

I LO C O S N O R T E

SA R AN G A N I

RI Z AL

M IN D O R O O R I E N T AL

C O M PO S TE L A V A LL EY

LA G U NA

IL O C O S S U R

C A V IT E

S O RS O G ON

M I S AM I S O R I EN T AL

ZA M B O A NG A D E L S UR

NO R TH E R N S A M AR

P A M P AN G A

B A TA A N

S U LU

LA N AO D E L N O R TE

L A UN I O N

AG U S AN D E L N O R TE

D AV A O D E L N O R T E

BA S IL A N

M T P RO V I N CE

ZA M B O A N G A S IB U G A Y

C A M A R IN E S NO R T E

C A TA N D U AN E S

M IS A M I S O C C ID E N T AL

SO U T H ER N L EY T E

R O M B LO N

M A R I ND U Q UE

B I LI RA N

SU R I G AO D E L N O R T E

TA WI - TA WI

G UI M A R A S

M E TR O M A N IL A

S I Q UI JO R CA M I G U IN

B A TA N ES

National Road Classification

North-South Backbone

East-West Lateral

Other Road of Strategic Importance

Secondary National Road

Source: DPWH12

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� High priority given to health and education

� Conditional Cash Transfer Program

� K+12 program

� Competence in Math, Science and English

Firm commitment to meet the Millennium Development Goals

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0.0

2000.0

4000.0

6000.0

8000.0

10000.0

12000.0

19

80

19

82

19

84

19

86

19

88

19

90

19

92

19

94

19

96

19

98

20

00

20

02

20

04

20

06

20

08

20

10

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

32.2

11.1

9.5

10.0

10.5

11.0

11.5

12.0

12.5

13.0

13.5

30.0

31.0

32.0

33.0

34.0

35.0

36.0

37.0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Employment by Sector, LHS Share to GDP, RHSAgri share in

employment, LHS

Agri share in GDP, RHS

Source: FAOSTAT

Labour Productivity in Agriculture,Selected ASEAN Countries (1980-2011)

Importance of Agriculture in GDPand employment (%)

Agriculture will remain a priority sector

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Simplifying labor regulation and address skills mism atch

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Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction Management

CCA & DRRM

• Climate change-resilient infrastructure

• Disaster preparedness

• Use of technology

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Transparency

Accountability

Address inefficiency Minimize

corruption

Good governance will continue to be the platform of public administration

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Consistency of Policies

Alignment of plans and policies

Efficiency of regulation

Institutional ReformsWith focus on enhancing responsiveness and reducing inefficiencies

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Monetary, External and Financial Sectors

Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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Outline

I. 2012 Performance/Achievements

II. 2013 Economic Outlook

III. BSP’s Policy Directions

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Policy/reform milestone and their impact

Policy Impact

Monetary Sector

� Reduced policy interest rates by a cumulative of 100 basis points to 3.5 percent from 4.5 percent for the RRP (borrowing) rate and to 5.5 percent from 6.5 percent for the RP (lending) rate

� Implemented operational adjustments in reserve requirements (RR) policy and the Special Deposit Account (SDA) facility

� Price stability and non-inflationary growth

External Sector

� Maintained presence in foreign exchange market and built up GIR� Sustained improvement of external debt management� Adopted a number of macro prudential regulations, including the

increase in capital charge for non-deliverable forwards (NDF) positions and prescribed a cap on NDF exposure of banks

� Strong external position and stable exchange rate

Financial Sector

� Further enhanced the governance standards of BSP-supervised financial institutions (FIs) through crafting regulations that would strengthen individual banking, as follows:

� Emphasized the need for FIs’ Boards of Directors to exercise objective judgments and ensure a stronger system of checks and balances;

� Instituted revisions to compliance programs of banks to better counter bank reputational risks that erode public’s trust of the banks.

� Announced the adoption of Basel III capital adequacy rules for universal and commercial banks by 2014

� Efficient, sound, and competitive financial sector

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Prudent monetary policy supported low inflation and robust output growth

Headline Inflation vs. TargetJan 2002 – Dec 2012 2006=100, in percent � Inflation environment continues

to be favorable

� Low lending rate encourages investment and consumption

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Headline Lower Bound of Target Upper Bound of Target

Dec 2012 = 2.9%

2012 Ave = 3.2%

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

RRP rate and Average lending rateJanuary 2005-Dec 2012, in percent

RRP Rate Average Bank lending Rate

RRP Rate and Average Lending RateJan 2005 – Dec 2012

in percent

Dec’12 = 5.7%

Dec’12 = 3.5%

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Strong external position despite the challenging external environment

83.8bn

12.0

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

GIR (lhs) Import Cover (rhs)

Total External Debt2004 – Q3 2012

45.0

50.0

55.0

60.0

65.0

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Q320120

20

40

60

80

External debt in US$ bill ion (lhs) External debt as % of GDP (rhs)

%US$ billion

� BOP position remains in surplus

� Foreign exchange reserves continue to build-up

� External debt/GDP declines significantly

US$ billion months

Balance of Payments2004 – Dec 2012; in million US$

7.1bn

5.8bn

-5000

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012CA (lhs) BOP (rhs)

US$ million US$ million

Gross International Reserves2004 – Dec 2012; in billion US$

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61.7bn

25.6%

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14.6 15.2 13.4 10.8 7.8 5.0 4.1 3.7 3.6 2.8 2.6

50.2 52.2 58.071.9 74.4 81.6 87.1 93.4 97.8 104.0

114.0

0

1500

3000

4500

0

30

60

90

120

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Oct'12

PHP bn

TLP, gross (RHS) NPL Ratio ( LHS) NPL Coverage Ratio (LHS)

Sound and stable banking system intermediated funds to productive ends

� Quality of loan portfolio continues to improve

Total Loans, Non-Performing Loans Ratio and Non-Performing Loans Coverage Ratio, 2002-Oct 2012

� Bank capitalization remains above regulatory standards and international norms

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Mar '12

%

CAR, Solo CAR, Consolidated Tier 1

BSP Regulatory Requirement of 10%

International Standard of 8%

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Capital Adequacy Ratio, Philippine Banking System, 2002-2011

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BSP’s performance

1. Prudent monetarypolicy

Inflation 3.2 percent 3.0-5.0 percent

2. Robust external position

Balance of Payments (BOP)

US$9.2 billion(Jan-Dec 2012) US$6.8 billion

Gross International Reserves (GIR)

US$83.8 billion(End-Dec 2012) US$ 83.0 billion

External Debt-to-GDP ratio 25.6 percent(Q3 2012)

(End 2011: 26.9 percent)Decreasing

3. Sound and stable financial system

Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), consolidated basis (UKBs)

18.0 percent(End-Mar 2012)

(End 2011: 17.7 percent)Increasing

Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio (UKBs)

2.0 percent(End-Oct 2012)

(End 2011: 2.4 percent)Decreasing

2012 Actual 2012 Target/Forecast

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BSP continues to enhancecorporate governance

� Revised existing regulations on corporate governance in line with international bestpractices such as the “Principles for Enhancing Corporate Governance” issued bythe Basel Committee on Banking Supervision

� Approved the amendments to the guidelines strengthening BSP’s governancestandards to rationalize the definition/qualifications of an independent director andthe composition of the members of board-level committees

� Approved the amendment to the regulations on the confirmation of theelection/appointment of directors/officers of banks with a rank of senior vicepresident (SVP) and above to simplify the confirmation procedures

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BSP actively pursues policies for inclusive financ e

Policy, Regulation and Supervision

� No. 1 in the world in microfinance regulatory environment (2009-2012)� Implemented the enhanced rules on true and transparent lending� Updated Anti-Money Laundering Rules and Regulations, Outsourcing Rules

� Widened range of products (i.e., microdeposits, microenterprise loan, housing microfinance, microinsurance, etc.)

Financial Education and Consumer Protection

� Established Economic and Financial Learning Centers (EFLC) in 23 branches� Institutionalized the Financial Consumers Affairs Group (FCAG) to provide avenue for

complaints resolution and redress.

Data and Measurement � Worked toward a systematic collection of financial inclusion data for informed policy-making

� Mapped out financial service access points:

o Banking offices went up by 19% to 9,015 in 2011 from 7,585 in 2011o ATM network accelerated by 175% to 10,658 in 2011 from 3,882 in 2001o Alternative access points (i.e., money changers, remittances agents, etc) increased to

over 26,000

Financial Inclusion Advocacy

� Sustained leadership in global financial inclusion initiatives� Continued work on sharing knowledge and experience in financial inclusion with

international peers

� Spearheaded the implementation of the Credit Surety Fund (CSF)- As of 2012, 26 CSFs in various provinces have been organized

� Ensured the smooth inflow of remittances through the use of PhilPass REMIT System- As of 2012, the total number of transactions reached 380,150 with corresponding

value of US$373.6 million since its implementation on 4 May 2010

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State of financial inclusion in the Philippines

� Philippine banking system’s overallphysical network improved

Regional Growth in the number of Banking Offices and ATMs, 2009-2011

� The growth rate in the number ofbranches and ATMs from 2009 to2011 is noteworthy, especially insome regions in Mindanao.

Number of Banking Offices and ATMs, 2001-2011

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2013 Economic Outlook

ActualActual ProjectionsProjections

20112011 20122012 20132013

Headline Inflation (%, 2006=100) 4.6 3.2 3.0 – 5.0 a/

Exports Growth (%) 1/ -6.4 7.9 (Jan-Sep) 10.0 a/

Imports Growth (%) 1/ 2.1 2.2 (Jan-Sep) 12.0 a/

OF Remittances 2/ Amount (US$ Bn)Growth Rate

20.17.2

19.4 (Jan-Nov)6.0

22.2 b/5.0 b/

Current Account (US$ Bn) 7.0 7.2 (Jan-Sep) 4.9 b/

Balance of Payments(US$ Bn) 10.2 9.2 (Jan-Dec) 3.0 b/

GIR (US$ Bn) 75.3 83.8 r/ 86.0 b/a/ Based on projections adopted by the Development Budget Coordinating Committee (DBCC) on 28 November 2012b/ Based on BSP projections as of 15 November 20121/ Based on Balance of Payments (BOP) concept.2/ Remittances coursed through banksr/ revised

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Key risks to inflation

Downside risk:� Weak global economic prospects

� Sustained stability of the peso against the US dollar

Upside risks:� Pass-through of electricity rate hikes � Higher international food prices due to adverse weather conditions in major

producing countries

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BSP Policy Directions

Monetary sector Financial sector External sector

� Explore further fine-tuning of monetary policy toolkit for the achievement of the BSP’s mandate of maintaining price and financial stability

� Sharpen economic surveillance of shifts in the domestic and global inflation dynamics, including any brewing asset price pressures.

� Continue to align local banking practices to international standards to make regulatory capital framework more risk-sensitive

� Strengthen further corporate governance framework and develop appropriate policies in support of improving bank operations and risk management

� Sustain its advocacies on microfinance, financial inclusion, consumer protection and financial education with greater vigor.

� Maintain market-determined exchange rate

� Keep comfortable level of reserves

� Continue to promote external debt sustainability

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Fiscal Sector :Revenue Collection and Debt Management

Secretary Cesar V. Purisima

Department of Finance

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Contents

I. National Government (NG) Fiscal Performance (January - November 2012)

II. Outlook for 2013

i. NG Fiscal Program

ii. NG Financing Program

iii. NG Debt

iv. General Government Debt

v. Consolidated Public Sector Financial Position

III. Policy Reforms and Plans/Projects for 2013

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(in Billion Pesos)

Jan - NovFY 2012 2011 2012 %

GrowthProgram Actual Actual Variance

Total Revenues 1,560.6 1,249.8 1,408.6 158.8 12.7%

Tax Revenues 1,427.4 1,105.0 1,247.0 142.0 12.9%

BIR 1,066.1 849.5 969.3 119.8 14.1%BOC 347.1 243.0 264.3 21.4 8.8%

Other Offices 14.2 12.5 13.3 0.8 6.7%

Non-Tax Revenues 131.2 144.1 153.3 9.2 6.4%

o.w. BTr Income 61.8 72.2 80.0 7.7 10.7%

Fees & Charges 69.4 71.8 73.2 1.4 2.0%

Privatization 2.0 0.7 8.3 7.6 1034.5%

Expenditure 1,839.7 1,346.0 1,535.9 189.8 14.1%

Surplus/(Deficit) (279.1) (96.3) (127.3) (31.0) 32.3%

1st eleven months revenue collections at double digit g rowth

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2011 2012 2013 Growth RateIn Billion Pesos Actual Emerging BESF1 (2013/2012)

Total Revenues 1,359.9 1,518.4 1,780.1 15.0%

Tax Revenues 1,202.1 1,351.4 1,651.3 19.0%

BIR 924.1 1,046.0 1,238.6 19.9%

BOC 265.1 291.4 397.3 16.7%

Other Offices 12.8 14.0 15.4 1.5%

Non-Tax Revenues 156.9 158.7 126.9 -14.3%

o.w. BTr Income 75.2 82.8 53.2 -30.3%

Fees and Charges 81.5 75.9 73.6 3.1%

Privatization 0.9 8.3 2.0 -75.9%

Expenditure 1,557.7 1,753.7 2,021.1 13.9%

Surplus/(Deficit) (197.8) (235.3) (241.0) 6.6%

% of GDP -2.0% -2.2% -2.0%

2013 Fiscal Program in line with medium term fiscal objectives

Source: Budget Expenditures and Sources of Financing (BESF) 2013, DBM1 Cash basis

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20112011ActualActual

20122012ActualActual

20132013Program Program BESFBESF

Nominal GDP Growth (%) 8.1 8.6 11.5

Real GDP Growth (%) 3.9 6.6 6.0

Inflation (%) 4.8 3.2 3.0 – 5.0

Interest Rate (%) 2.4 2.11 3.0

Exchange Rate (P/$) 43.30 42.23 42.00

Imports (% growth) 9.5 1.01 12.0

Exports (% growth) -6.9 7.01 10.0

Dubai Oil Price ($/barrel) 106.20 108.93 90.00

Assumptions for the 2013 Fiscal Program

Source: BESF 2013, DBM1 Data as of Nov 2012

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5666 65

8475

4434 35

1625

0

20

40

60

80

100

2009 2010 2011 Jan-Nov 2012 2013 Program

Domestic Foreign

NG Financing program will continue to focus on increasing domestic source of funds

Source: 1 BESF 2013, DBM

1

National Government Financing Program

%

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4,396.6

4,718.2

5,358.85,213.1

54.8

52.4

40.0

45.0

50.0

55.0

60.0

4,000.0

4,500.0

5,000.0

5,500.0

6,000.0

2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013

P Billion % of GDP

Program 1

4,951.2

50.9

48.0

Program

49.5

NG Debt to GDP ratio will continue to improve

50.5

ActualJan-Sep

5,779.0

Source: 1 BESF 2013, DBM

National Government Debt-to-GDP

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68.5

61.4

53.9 54.7 54.852.4 50.9 50.559.2

51.6

44.2 44.2 44.3 43.5 41.9 40.9

0

20

40

60

80

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Q3 2012

% to GDP

NG Debt

GG Debt

GG Debt/GDP lower than NG Debt/GDP ratio

General Government Debt/GDP vs. National Governmen t Debt/GDP

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(241.4) (355.8) (178.7) (213.9)

-3.1

-4.0

-2.0-1.3

-5.0

-4.0

-3.0

-2.0

-1.0

0.0

1.0

-500.0

-400.0

-300.0

-200.0

-100.0

0.0

100.0

2009 2010 2011 2012 Prog 2013 Prog

% of GDPP Billion

-1.8

(158.3)

Consolidated Public Sector Financial Deficit to further decline

� Consolidated Public Sector Deficit as of end Sep 2012 declined to 0.7% of GDP or P54.7 billion

Consolidated Public Sector Deficit

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Status of RATE, RATS & RIPS (as of January 17, 2013)

Run After Tax Evaders (RATE)

� 140 Cases filed

� Estimated tax liability of taxpayers : P44.27 BillionBIRBIR

Under the Aquino administration

Run After The Smugglers (RATS)

� 120 Cases filed

� Estimated tax liability of taxpayers : P52.55 Billion

BOCBOC

Lifestyle check under the Revenue Integrity Protection Service

(RIPS)

� 55 Cases filed (59 respondents) under the new administration

� A total of 129 Cases (172 respondents) from 2003 to Dec. 31, 2012

� 62 personnel suspended from office; 21dismissed from service

DOFDOF

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� Fiscal Incentives Rationalization (FIR)

– Intended to remove redundant incentives to reduce the fiscal costs and ensure that incentives will be given only to those who need them.

– Status: Ongoing discussion (DOF, DTI, BOI) to come up with a consensus bill.

Policy Reforms

� Review of the fiscal regime of the mining sector

– As provided for under Section 4 of EO 79, new mineral agreements is suspended until a legislation rationalizing existing revenue sharing schemes and mechanisms shall have taken effect.

– Status: The Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) is studying options for mining fiscal regime and revenue sharing.

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� Invigorated Run After Tax Evaders (RATE)� Oplan Kandado� Re-engineering of other Business Processes� Electronic Official Registry Book (eORB)� Implementation of Internal Revenue Stamps Integrated System (IRSIS)

on the use of Secured Stamps for Cigarettes� Electronic Letter of Authority Monitoring System (eLAMS)� Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR)� Accounts Receivable Management System (ARMS)� Collection Reconciliation System� On-line System for Transfer Tax Transactions (eOSSTTT)� Geographic Information System (Metro Manila Zonal Values and eSales)� Electronic Tax Information Systems (eTIS) Project

Major Plans and Programs for 2013

Bureau of Internal Revenue

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� Enhancement of eAccReg and eSales� Expansion of ISO Certification to other districts� Re-registration of Taxpayers thru Taxpayer Registration Information

Update (TRIU) Project� Asset Information Management (AIM-P) – TPI Matching of Amnesty

Returns� Interactive Forms� Centralization of Data Processing to the Regional Offices� Increase in Taxpayer Database� Exchange of Information (EOI) Program� Tax Ruling and Case Management System (TRCMS)� Mobile Revenue Collection Officers System (MRCOS)� Organizational and Management Development

Program/Rationalization Plan (RATPLAN)� Procurement, Payment, Inventory and Distribution Monitoring System

Major Plans and Programs for 2013

Bureau of Internal Revenue

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� Integrate National Single Window (NSW) with Electronic to Mobile System (E2M) and Other Government Agencies automated permit/licensing systems

� Strengthen the selectivity system

� Rationalize the assignment of discretionary functions and tighten corresponding accountabilities

� Implement automated raw materials liquidation and bond management

� Empower internal controls

Major Plans and Programs for 2013

Bureau of Customs

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Fiscal Sector:Expenditure Management and Procurement Reforms

Secretary Florencio B. Abad

Department of Budget and Management

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Contents

I. Fiscal and Disbursement Performance (January-November 2012)

II. Progress in the Pursuit of Budget Reforms

III. Progress in Reforms of Good Governance and Anti-Corruption

IV. Fiscal Outlook for 2013

V. Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/Projects for 2013

VI. 2013 Budget for Mindanao

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Revenue and Disbursement Performance, Jan-Nov 2012

year-on-year % of full-year program

P1,408.6 Bn 12.7 %

14.1 %

90.3 %

83.5 %

P127.3 Bn 45.6 %32.3 %Deficit

Revenues

Disbursements P1,535.9 Bn

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Amount (Php bn)

%

REVENUES 1,249.8 1,408.6 158.8 12.7 90.3

DISBURSEMENTS 1,346.0 1,535.9 189.8 14.1 83.5

Current Operating Exp. 1,127.1 1,258.2 131.1 11.6 87.2 PS 449.2 496.1 46.9 10.4 84.7 MOOE 151.3 226.5 75.2 49.7 89.0 Subsidy 37.3 25.6 (11.7) (31.3) 80.7 Allotment to LGUs 210.4 200.4 (10.0) (4.8) 91.7 Interest Payments 251.5 282.3 30.8 12.3 88.9 Tax Expenditures 27.4 27.1 (0.3) (0.9) 79.3

Capital Outlays 201.9 248.7 46.8 23.2 66.5 Infra & Other CO 118.2 185.6 67.4 57.0 62.2 Equity 12.4 1.2 (11.2) (90.5) 56.3 Capital Transfers to LGUs 63.4 62.0 (1.4) (2.2) 86.9 CARP-LO Compensation 7.9 - (7.9) (100.0) -

Net Lending 17.0 29.0 12.0 70.5 126.0

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (96.3) (127.3) (31.0) 32.3 45.6

% of FY Program

ParticularsJan-Nov 2011

(Php bn)Jan-Nov 2012

(Php bn)

2011 vs. 2012Increase/(Decrease)

Jan-Nov 2012 Disbursement Performance

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FISCAL DISCIPLINEFISCAL DISCIPLINEALLOCATIVE EFFICIENCYALLOCATIVE EFFICIENCY

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESSOPERATIONAL

EFFECTIVENESS

“SPENDING WITHIN MEANS”

“SPENDING ON THE RIGHT PRIORITIES”

“SPENDING WITH MAXIMUM

IMPACT”

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENTPUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT

Objectives of Public Expenditure Management

Progress in the Pursuit of Budget Reforms

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� Tighter Alignment of the Budget with Priorities– 2010: Sustained use of Zero-Based Budgeting to identify and eliminate inefficient and

ineffective programs and projects

– 2011: Alignment of the Budget with the five Key Result Areas (KRA) of President Aquino’s Social Contract with the Filipino People

– 2012: Introduction of Program Budgeting Approach to focus the Budget on identified priority programs per Social Contract KRA

– 2013: Budget Prioritization Framework

� Fast and Efficient Implementation of the Budget– 2010: Disaggregation of Lump-Sum Funds into specific programs and projects to

make budget execution faster and more transparent

– 2011: Early Bidding of Projects, stopping short of award, before enactment of National Budget to fast-track procurement

– 2011: Expansion of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement Portal (PhilGEPS) to establish a Virtual Store with an Online Payment Facility

– 2012: Creation of Account Management Teams at the DBM

– 2013: Introduced policy for One-Year Validity of Appropriations to enhance funding predictability

Progress in the Pursuit of Budget Reforms

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� Strengthening Performance Budgeting– 2011: Reviewed the Organizational Performance Indicator Framework to ensure that

agency outcomes and major final outputs are aligned with the Social Contract

– 2011: Started harmonizing all government performance management systems into a single Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS)

– 2012: Introduction of Performance-Based Incentive System to promote meritocracy and good public service delivery

� Transparency & Participation in the Budget– 2010: Formulation of government-Civil Service Organization (CSO) principle of

constructive engagement

– 2011: Introduction and enforcement of Budget provision on the mandatory disclosure by agencies of their respective budget information (Transparency Seal)

– 2011 : Start of Departments and GOCCs implementing Agency-CSO Budget Partnerships in budget preparation

– 2011: Use of technology to promote transparency: Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) webpage, budgetngbayan.com

– Piloting of Bottom-Up Budgeting Approach in 595 municipalities which resulted in P8.4 billion in community-developed programs and projects

Progress in the Pursuit of Budget Reforms

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Outputs:

Major Strategies:

1. Build-Up Credibility of

PFM

1. Build-Up Credibility of

PFM

Results-Based Budgeting

Treasury Single Account

Gov’t Integrated Financial Mgt Info System

Public Financial Management Reform Roadmap 2012-201 6Public Financial Management Reform Roadmap 2012-201 6

Better Mgt of Contingent

Liabilities

2. Review Fund

Release Procedures

2. Review Fund

Release Procedures

3. Capacity Building for Congress &

CSOs

3. Capacity Building for Congress &

CSOs

4. Improve Treasury Cash Mgt

Operations

4. Improve Treasury Cash Mgt

Operations

5. Develop and

Implement GIFMIS

5. Develop and

Implement GIFMIS

Progress in the Pursuit of Budget Reforms

PFM – Public Financial ManagementCSO – Civil Society OrganizationGIFMIS – Government Integrated Financial Management Information System

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DBM as Secretariat to the Cabinet Cluster of Good Governance and Anti-Corruption

Good Governance and Anti Corruption Plan Framework

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� Full Disclosure Policy for LGUs, DILG

� Participatory Audit, COA

� Empowerment Fund, DILG

� Streamline Business Permits and Licensing System, DTI/DILG

� Strengthening Internal Control Systems in Government, DBM

� National Justice Information System, DOJ

� Registry System of Basic Sectors in Agriculture, DBM

� Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS), Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) and Run After the Smugglers (RATS), DOF

Select Transparency, Accountability, and Citizens’ Engagement Initiatives

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2012 Adjusted Prog 2013

CURRENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,464.5 1,599.0 79.7 9.2

Personal Services 593.5 640.6 31.9 7.9MOOE 266.6 312.9 15.6 17.4Subsidy 19.7 42.9 2.1 117.7Allotment to LGUs 218.6 241.8 12.1 10.6Interest Payments 333.1 333.9 16.6 0.2Tax Expenditure Fund 33.0 26.9 1.3 -18.5

CAPITAL OUTLAYS 328.3 380.4 19.0 15.9

Infra. and Other CO 252.4 297.1 14.8 17.7Equity 2.1 2.0 0.1 -3.7Capital Transfers to LGUs 71.3 76.3 3.8 7.0CARP LO Compensation 2.5 5.0 0.2 100.0

NET LENDING 23.0 26.5 1.3 15.2

TOTAL 1,816.0 2,005.9 100.0 10.5

PARTICULARS% Share

2013

Levels (Php Billion)Growth

(%)

2013 Disbursement Program ( Obligation Basis)

Source: General Appropriations Act 2013

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� Revenue outlook at 14.7% of GDP, Disbursements at 16.7% of GDP, Debt at 48% of GDP� Government consumption to register double digit growth due to expansion of the

Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, routine maintenance of public infrastructure, implementation of PAMANA, as well as the Expanded Government Internship Program.

– Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of DSWD– Priority projects in health sector geared to attain the Millenium Development Goals

(MDGs), such as doctors to the barrios, expanded immunization, TB control programs

– Creation of teaching positions to close the teacher gap

– Peace building and development in conflict-affected areas� Growth in capital outlays of 35.7% to P413.2 billion (cash basis), or 3.5% of GDP, which

translates to increased allocations for:

– DPWH infra projects– DA-NIA irrigation facilities

– Farm-to-market roads

– Infrastructure support to tourism, education (Basic Education Facilities Fund), and health (Health Facilities Enhancement Program)

Fiscal Outlook for 2013

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699.434.9%

509.225.4%

360.418.0%

347.317.3%

89.54.5%

2013 GAASocial Services

Economic Services

Debt Burden

General Public Services

Defense

Sectoral Allocation of National Government Expendit ures

613.433.8%

439.024.2%

356.119.6%

320.317.6%

87.24.8%

2012 GAA

General Appropriations Act

(in Php billion)

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Regional Per Capita Allocation, FY 2013

Particulars

2013Regionalized

Budget Population

In Php BillionAmount (in Php)

Rank

Total 996.23 99,240,310 10,038 NCR 131.22 12,194,394 10,761 2Luzon 410.47 43,306,613 9,478 3Visayas 194.88 20,114,242 9,689 2Mindanao 259.66 23,625,061 10,990 1

Allocation Per Capita

Allocation Per Capita, 2012 Allocation Per Capita, 2013

in Php in Php

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Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/Projects for 2013

� One-year validity of MOOE and CO appropriations to encourage agencies to plan ahead and to minimize the gap between fiscal program and the obligation budget.

� Allowance of pre-procurement activities immediately after submission of the budget to Congress to facilitate project implementation within the one-year validity period.

� Adoption of DPWH as principal infrastructure agency of government to accelerate completion of priority program targets in line with the Social Contract.

� Program Budgeting Approach in the creation of the budget, where the basic idea is that budget information and decision making should be structured according to the objectives of the government.

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� Implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) to push for better planning, programming and execution capacities in the agencies.

� Rolling out technological innovations to speed up budget release and procurement transaction, improve information flows and strengthen transparency and accountability:

– PhilGEPS ePayment facility

– Electronic payment through ATM of monthly pension of retired uniformed personnel

– Cashless Purchase Card– National Payroll System– Electronic and mobile banking for CCT beneficiaries– Single Treasury Account

Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/Projects for 2013

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Trade, Industry and Investments

Secretary Gregory L. Domingo

Department of Trade and Industry

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Contents

I. Enabling Business Environment for Global Competitiveness

� Improving PH Competitiveness

� Philippine Business Registry (PBR)

� Nationwide Streamlining of Business Permits and Licensing Systems

(BPLS) Program in the PH

� Conformance to International Standards

� Industry Development and Promotion

II. Improving Productivity

� Double Exports: Move Up the Value Chain

� Better Business Environment to Increase Investments

� Sustainable Employment through MSME Development

III. Ensuring Consumer Welfare and Protection

IV. Outlook for 2013

V. Policy Thrusts and Other Plans for 2013

VI. Harnessing the Potential of Mindanao as a Viable Investment Proposition

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� DTI and DILG set a unif ied form for permit and licensing in all cities &municipalities and reduced the follow ing:

− Steps to 5 or less

− Processing time to 10 days (new applications) and 5 days(renew als)

− No. of signatories to 5 or less� To expand reforms to all 1,634 municipalities

� 823 LGUs have undergone BPLS process re-engineering as ofDecember 2012

� Conducted streamlining trainings to1,004 LGUs

� MOA signed by DTI, DILG and DOST tow ards BPLS Automation (e-BPLS) to promote the use of ICT in business permitting processes

� Launched on 27 Jan 2012, w ith President Aquino as

guest of honor� 21,571 ow ners/clients registered in 2012

� Enables online registration of business names (DTI);allow s issuance/validation of BIR TIN, and EmployerRegistration Nos. (ERN) w ith SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG

� Launched PBR Kiosk, allow ing SEC-registeredcompanies to get SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG ERNs

� Reduced processing time from 4-5 days to 45 minutes

� Linked w ith BPLS of QC in Mar 2012. Connectivity ofValenzuela City LGU completed in Oct 2012, aw aitingSoft Launch. Other LGUs to follow

� Moving tow ards migrating PBR and BNRS in the cloudcomputing environment in 2013

Enabling Business Environment for Global Competitiv eness

Improving Philippine Competitiveness � Jumped 10 notches to 65th place in the WEF Global

Competit iveness Report 2012-2013, one of the fewcountries that improved drastically.

� Climbed to 61st from 77th in the World Economic Freedomreport released by Canada’s Fraser Institute, ranking 2nd only toSingapore in the ASEAN.

� Improved to 97th from 107th in The Heritage Foundation’s 2013 Index of Economic Freedom due to improvements on investmentfreedomand freedom from corruption and legislative reforms that enhance entrepreneurial development.

Business Permits & Licensing Systems (BPLS) Philippine Business Registry (PBR)

Business Name Registration System (BNRS)� 329,390 registrations for 2012

� Reduced BN registration processing time from 4-8 hours to 15 minutes

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Enabling Business Environment for Global Competitiv eness

� PH Delisted from the list of Notorious Markets in December 20 12 after 6 years of being listed, putting the PH closer tobeing removed from the US Trade Representative (USTR) Office’s Special 301 Watch List of economies with weakintellectual property regimes that could face US trade sanctions.

� Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies . Accreditation is the independent evaluation of conformity assessmentbodies against recognized standards. In 2012, the Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO) accredited 23 testing andcalibration laboratories against ISO/IEC17025, conducted 101 surveillance visits to ensure corrective actions have beenimplemented on nonconformities, held 63 special assessments, and conducted 5 office-based assessments and 31 witnessaudits to ensure confidence in the conformity assessmentcertificates issued by certification bodies.

� Trade Remedy Measures and Trade Defense that impose safeguard measures to allow local industries to adjust tocompetition. In 2012, DTI, through the Bureau of Import Services (BIS), investigated 8 trade remedy cases (for productslike steel angle bars, testliner boards, clear float glass, tinted float glass, newsprint, wheat flour, galvanized iron and pre-painted galvanized iron) and monitored 9 trade defense cases of PH exporters facing trade remedy cases in foreignmarkets.

Conformance to International Standards

� Crafted 17 Industry Roadmaps in 2012 in line with the formulation of a comprehensive national industrial policy that shallspell outopportunities and promote the growth of forward & backward linkages in priority and high-potential growth sectors

� 2012 Investment Priorities Plan . 13 preferred economic activities: Agriculture/Agribusiness and Fishery, CreativeIndustries/Knowledge-based Services, Disaster Prevention, Mitigation & Recovery, Energy, Green Projects, Hospital andMedical Services Projects, Infrastructure and PPP Projects, Iron & Steel, Mass Housing, Motor Vehicles, R&D, Shipbuildingand Strategic Projects

Industry Development and Promotion

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Double Exports: Move Up the Value ChainResilient, Strong and Effectively Diversified Expor ts

24 24 27 27 30 3129 22 31

2421

11 12 13 14 17 1921 16 20

2527

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

Electronics (US$B) Non-Electronics (US$B)

� PH’s 2012 Merchandise Export Performance Among TopPerforming :− FY 2012 exports expected to surpass the US$48.3 B and

US$51.5 B recorded in 2011 and 2010, respectively− Contributed to 11.3% grow th of Gross International Reserves of

US$83.8 B in 2012 vis US$75.3 B in 2011

� All Time High US$13 B Services Exports (Jan-Sep 2012) :− Remarkable 14.8% grow th over Jan-Sep 2011

� Net Exports:Main Contributor to 2012 GDP growth

� Improving Electronics w ith 13.33% y-o-y growth in November2012

� Robust growth of non-electronics exports continues, lesse ningdependence on electronics-basedproducts− Machinery and transport inc. shipbuilding ↑86.09%, Auto parts

↑32%, Fruits and vegetables ↑17.5%, Seafood ↑17%− Products that exceeded US$2 B mark: food products w ith

US$2.61 B and ↑10.6%; construction materials, ↑24.24%− Coco Water sales 100.34% over the targeted exports sales

reaching US$120.41 M

� Markets Shifting− The shift is a result of the combined effects of increased

consumer incomes in the larger populations of developing Asiaeconomies w ith increasing middle income earners w ith evolvingtastes and preferences, as well as changes in the general globalsupply chain propelled by Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

PH Export Markets

Jan-Nov 2012(US$M)

% Share

FY 2002

% Share

TOTAL PH 48,026 100.00 35,208 100.00

1. Japan 9,168 19.09 5,295 15.04

2. USA 6,893 14.35 8,683 24.66

3. China 5,743 11.96 1,356 3.85

4. Singapore 4,524 9.42 2,472 7.02

5. Hong Kong 4,395 9.15 2,359 6.70

6. South Korea 2,602 5.42 1,339 3.80

7. Thailand 2,258 4.70 1,083 3.08

8. Germany 1,838 3.83 1,386 3.94

9. Taiwan 1,757 3.66 2,485 7.06

10. Netherlands 1,440 3.00 3,055 8.86

Products and Markets Diversified

Top Export Markets, 2002 and 2012 (Jan – Nov)

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Double Exports: Move Up the Value ChainAggressive Export Promotion

� Enhanced Market Access− Jumped to 72nd from 92nd (out of 132) in World

Economic Forum’s 2012 Enabling TradeReport.PH ranks 14th under Market Access.

� Spreading the benefits of FTAs through 116Doing Business in Free Trade Areas (DBFTA)Sessions in 2012− Wider opportunities for 11,169 local business

persons due to knowledge of preferentialtrading arrangements made available by FreeTrade Agreements (FTAs).

− PH utilization rate of ASEAN-Australia-NewZealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) up76.1% in 2011 from 64.2% in 2010 and higherthan that of the other ASEAN economies.

− PH has existing FTAs with theASEAN, Japan, Korea, China, India, Australiaand New Zealand. FTAs give manufacturers ofPH goods ready access and preferential tariffrates in the markets of the country’s tradingpartners.

2012 Export Promotion Activ ities

Type of Activity Number of

Activities

Export Sales

(US$M)

Companies Assisted

Trade Inquiries/

Buyers

Signature Event (Manila FAME)

2 49.87 570 7,503

Overseas Trade Fair 18 134.72 174 7,360

Outbound Business Matching

12 49.00 189 945

Inbound Business Matching

15 8.10 350 400

Total 47 241.69 1,283 16,208

� In 2012, Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs)overseas secured 1,069 new importers for PH products ,served 2,729 export opportunities, assisted 10,853 PHexporters and businesses and sent919 buyers to the PH.

� 303 new export suppliers nationwide have beenidentif ied through 20 hand holding sessions under theRegional Interactive Platform for Philippine Exporters(RIPPLES).

� Focused Strategic Promotional Activit ies resulted toover US$241 M incremental export sales in 2012.

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Better Business Environment to Increase InvestmentsIncreasing BOI-PEZA Approved Investments

BOI-PEZA Approved Investments(in PhP Billion)

443.1

299.5

506.5

657.3 672.3

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

� Total BOI-PEZA approved investments amounted to PhP672.3 billion (US$15.9 billion), which is 2.3% higher than 2011.

� 134,489 jobs to be generated

� Top 5 Sectors: Manufacturing; Electricity, Gas, Steam & Air Conditioning Supply; Real Estate Activities; Transportation & Storage; and Accommodation & Food Service Activities

� Top 5 Foreign Sources: Netherlands, Japan, US, Singapore and Korea

� Big ticket projects from: Masinloc Power Partners Co., Ltd.; Shell Gas and Energy Philippines Corporation; Therma Visayas, Inc.; Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation; Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Inc.; Semirara Mining Corporation; South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation; SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Palm Concepcion Power Corporation; and Toledo Power Company

Project Cost

2012 PerformanceBOI-PEZA Approved InvestmentsContinue to grow from 2008-2012

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All-time High Record of Inbound Investment Missions in 2012� Influx of foreign investor visits to PH manifesting strong confidence on the domestic business climate� DTI through BOI, facilitated the inbound missions of 509 companies/organizations, which is 64% higher than 2011. Notable

is the 106% increase in the number of business delegations (multi-company) that visited the country (33 delegations from 16 in 2011).

� Interest coming from non-traditional markets in Europe (i.e., Russia and Turkey); Middle East (i.e., Oman, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi); and Africa (i.e., Nigeria) is a positive development.

� Many companies from various countries, such as Sweden, Hong Kong, Israel, Turkey have expressed interest in investing in the country, covering various sectors such as telecommunications, BPO, manufacturing, agribusiness, aircraft, electronics, among others.

Company-Directed Outbound Investment Missions to St rategic Markets� Resulted in meeting many companies that conducted subsequent inbound visits to the PH.� Conducted 15 company-directed outbound missions to the following countries: Singapore (3); Taiwan (2); Korea (2); Japan

(1); Hongkong (1); China (1); Malaysia (1); Australia (1); Italy (1); Middle East (1); and Cambodia (1).

PH as Preferred Investment Site� PH's improving cost competitiveness has made the country a preferred investment site. � Ten (10) foreign firms, with a combined estimate of PhP16.7 billion (US$0.40 billion) worth of investments, have

migrated to the country from neighboring Asian countries. Half of these new investments came from Japanese investors. The migrant companies that have established operations in the country are:

1) Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 6) New Kinpo/Cal-Comp Electronics2) Luen Thai 7) Superi3) Canon Business Machine (Phils.) Inc. 8) Fashion Focus4) Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines 9) Leader Electronics5) Molex Integrated Products Philippines 10) Shang-hai Zephyr International

Growing Investments

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� Assisted 5,894 microenterprises (MEs) in 2012 throughthe Rural Microenterprise Promotion Program (RuMEPP)bringing the total number of MEs served to 12,454 or 83%of the targeted 15,000 for 2007-2013. The Program alsogenerated 7,373 jobs in 2012 increasing the cumulativeaccomplishment to 58,960 jobs.

� The Access of Small Enterprises to Sound LendingOpportunities (ASENSO), formerly known as the SMEUnified Lending Opportunities for National Growth(SULONG) released PhP271.55 billion to MSMEstranslating to 3.87 million jobs since its inception in 2004.For the period Jan-Dec 2012 (preliminary), the programreleased PhP29.34 billion to MSMEs and supported388,067 jobs

� Conducted 78 SME Caravans (training sessions)nationwide benefitting 18,749 participants

� Assisted 193 enterprises graduating to the marketreadiness stage

� Developed 937 new MSMEs for 11,237 farmerbeneficiaries through the DTI-Comprehensive AgrarianReform Program (DTI-CARP) (Jan-Dec)

� Assisted 799 Agrarian Reform Communities and 171 othercommunities, generating PhP1,127 million totalinvestments,PhP2,409 million sales and 68,498 jobs

Targets Actual

a. No. of SMEs assisted

70,073 74,910

b. Jobs generated 508,975 577,553

c. Sales

• Domestic PhP 13.958 B PhP 16.037 B

• Exports US$582.14 M US$ 694.69 M

d. Financing

• ASENSO -PhP 29.34 B

(prelim)

• Micro-Enterprise Lending - PhP 27.7 B

e. Investments Generated

PhP 83.466 B PhP 97.301 B

Sustainable Employment through MSME Development

Source: DTI – Regional Operations and Development Group

MSME Sector Accomplishments 2012

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� Created 1,427 new MSMEs and assisted 3,740existing MSMEs through the Nationwide IndustryCluster Capacity Enhancement Program(NICCEP) since its launch in May 2012. Thesenew MSMEs invested PhP4.760 billion, created97,243 jobs and generated PhP5.499 billiondomestic sales and US$1.051 billion worth ofexport sales.

� NICCEP aims to enhance the capacity of selectedindustry clusters throughout the country toplan, implement, facilitate service delivery, evaluateprojects, and improve industry competitiveness andimprovement in the business environment.

- (Industry clusters:abaca, bamboo, banana, cacao, coconut/cococoir, coffee, dairy, finejewelry, GDH, calamansi, meat (fresh andprocessed), metals &metalworks, milkfish, muscovado, organicfertilizer, pangasius, pineapple, processedfood, renewable energy, seaweed, veggienoodles, wearables & homestyles and wood)

Investments PhP 4.760 B

Jobs created 97,243

Domestic Sales PhP 5.499 B

Exports Sales US$ 1.051 B

MSMEs Created 1,427

MSMEs Ass isted 3,740

No. of Tra inings Conducted 479

No. of Beneficiaries Trained 10,777

Amount of Loans Facilitated PhP 167 M

Sustainable Employment through MSME Development

Source: DTI – Regional Operations and Development Group

Performance of NICCEP, 2012

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Policy Thrusts and Plans/Projects for 2013

Big Push for SMEs

� Adoption of a 3-year program to promote anddevelop industry clusters to make SMEs in theindustry and service sectors globally competitive.

Components:- Product Development & Market Promotion- Equitable Financing/Credit Assistance - Shared Service Facilities- Micro-enterprise Development

� Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project2013 Targets:- 1,000 Shared services facilities established- 12,000 jobs (direct)- 10,000 MSMEs assisted

� Industry Clusters

� SME Roving Academy

� Diskwento Caravan

� OTOP Store Marketplace

� Philippine Traceability for Revitalized AgriculturalCompetitiveness Enhancement (P-TRACE)Program

PDP Targets by

2016

MSME Sector

Accomplishments2012

a. Merchandise Exports US$ 91.5BUS$ 694.69 M

b. Services Exports US$ 28.9B

c. Approved Investments US$ 3,796.47B

PhP 97.301 B

(Investments Generated)

d. Jobs Generated

• SMEs 2 M 577,553

Industry Cluster Development Targets, 2013

� Generate investments amounting to PhP6.792 billion

� Create about203,666 jobs

� Generate domestic sales ofPhP6.840 billion

� Earn exports of US$448.0 million

� Create about1,794 MSMEs and assist 6,349 MSMEs

� Conduct 572 trainings benefitting around 5,969 MSMEs/individuals

Sustainable Employment through MSME Development

Source: DTI – Regional Operations and Development Group

MSME Sector Performance vs. PDP Targets

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Ensure Consumer Welfare and ProtectionStrengthened Enforcement Activities and Consumer Re sponsiveness

� DTI and DOTC signed Joint Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 that enforces the Air Passenger Bill of Rights to educate airline passengers on their rights, and provide a level playing field among airline companies.

� Supported launch of Harinang Pinoy, a flour to be used specifically for the production of Pinoy tasty and Pinoy pan de sal. Use of Harinang Pinoy makes Pinoy Tasty P1/450gm cheaper than regular brand, and Pinoy pan de sal P0.50/10 packs cheaper

� 170,765 consumers benefitted from 240 Diskwento Caravans nationwide in 2012, generating PhP97.411M sales.

� Intensified weekly price monitoring of basic necessities and prime commodities

� Resolved 85% of consumer complaints in 2012 within the prescribed time of 7 working days for complaints resolved through mediation and 20 working days for complaints resolved through arbitration

� Monitored 133,269 establishments for compliance to Fair Trade Laws in Jan-Nov 2012. Of this, 431 were found not complying and 175 were penalized. Imposed fines accumulated to PhP1,658,217.

� DTI through the Philippine Shippers Bureau (PSB) revoked accreditation of an erring sea freight forwarding company and issued public advisory against unaccredited freight forwarding companies.

� 4 LPG dealers received DoE- DTI Bagwis Award in March 2012

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Ensure Consumer Welfare and ProtectionStrengthened Enforcement Activities and Consumer Re sponsiveness

� Issued 65 new PS license/certificates issued and 1,600 Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) certificates for critical consumer products, e.g., electronics, motorcycle helmets as of December 2012. (preliminary report)

� Regulation of Importation of Used Motor Vehicles. Issued 2,384 Certificates of Authority to Import covering 15,751 units in 2012

� Accredited 13 truck rebuilding centers in 2012

� Launched Manual for the Investigation and Prosecution of Intellectual Property Cases

� DTI Direct Call Center attended to 53,381 calls in 2012, the bulk of which or 46% were about business name and 33% on consumer welfare concerns

� DTI Public Assistance Desk (PAD) attended to 12,707 clients in 2012, 81% of which were about business name and 10% on consumer welfare matters

� 57.25% ave. consumer welfare index in the Pulse Asia Survey 2012 showing high level of consumer awareness towards basic consumer rights

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Double Exports: Move Up the Value ChainExport Targets and Outlook

Actual Targets

2011 2012 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Value (US$B)

Growth Rate (%)

US$B GR US$B GR US$B GR US$B GR US$B GR US$B GR

Total Merchandise

48.30 -6.2 48.03 (Jan-Nov)

7.0 53.13 10 61.10 15 70.26 15 80.80 15 92.92 15

Total Services

15.45 9.6 13.04 (Jan-Sep)

14.8 17.77 15 20.43 15 22.48 10 24.72 10 27.20 10

TOTAL EXPORTS

63.75 -1.69 61.06 (Jan-Sep)

9.5 70.90 11 81.53 15 92.74 14 105.52 14 120.12 14

OUTLOOK FOR 2013� Bright prospects for electronics exports as new investments and expansions will operate in 2013

� Exports to be boosted by investment-driven projects

� Strengthening of the peso compels industries to improve competiveness in non-price dimensions suchas innovation and differentiation, branding and positioning, production processes and value-enhancedafter-sales service

� Wider access of higher-valued Philippine products and services to high growth economies such asEast Asia, Brazil, Russia, India, Middle East, Turkey and South Africa

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Investment Outlook for 2013

• Very positive outlook for 2013. The realization of investment projects of many foreign investorsapproved in 2012 is highly expected. These include projects in sectors such as manufacturing andIT/BPO/Creative industries that thrive on the utilization of our skilled Filipino labor.

• Numerous investor queries and requests for assistance in the conduct of due diligence visits thisearly part of the year are expected to increase the number of inbound missions. Foreign posts arevigorously pursuing the conduct of inbound visits this year.

• To sustain growing investors’ confidence, promotion efforts to traditional markets (Japan, Korea,Taiwan, China and US) will be intensified while strategically reaching out to developmentalmarkets with strong potential for outward investments (Russia, Brazil Middle East, among others).

• Implementation of the industry roadmaps will result in the conduct of more focused investmentpromotion campaigns that will identify investment areas to complete the supply chain.

• Successful governance reforms will result in an investment climate that will provide a level playingfield and best value for the investor ’s money.

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� Banana- Davao region’s banana industry contributes about 75% of the total

exports of the region comprising.

� Mango- Fast grow ing industry in the Davao region w ith massive expansion

of mango farms and exports fresh and processed mangoes

� Coconut- The Cluster is diversifying coconut products to include food and

non-food dow nstream products, thereby strengthening theregion’s position as the top coconut producer in the country.

� Seaweed- Expansion of seaw eed farms in potential areas in the region

targeting small f isherfolks in the coastal areas

� Wood- The w ood industry involves the production of plantation species

for processing of construction materials, furniture and furnishings,woodw orks, pallets and boxes, and handicrafts for domestic andexport markets.

� Mining- Davao region has large amount of mineral deposits particularly

gold, silver and copper.

� Palm Oil- A sunrise industry in the CARAGA region w ith big companies and

individual grow ers now into oil palm production.

� Rubber- The region also boasts of its Rubber Industry w hich produces

and exports natural rubber in Asia. It envisions the country asone of the top 5 natural rubber producers in Asia by expandingdomestic and export market share by 25% in 5 years.

� Tuna- The industry aims not only to parade fresh and frozen tuna to

the local and foreign markets but hopes to maximizebusiness opportunities by adding more tuna value-addedenterprises in the region.

- With a revived access to the pockets of seas in the w esternand central Pacif ic Ocean, stakeholders could deliver moreresults to investment, employment and trade.

� Tourism- The Cluster promotes economically viable, socially acceptable,

culturally sensitive and environmental-friendly tourism projects.- Mindanao’s w inding coastlines and its lush and verdant forests

could open the gates for ecotourism in the area, therebycontributing to the country’s tourist arrivals.

� ICT- The industry is primarily driven by the grow th in the electronic

services or business process outsourcing which includesoftware development, animation, contact centers andtranscription.

Harnessing the Potentials of Mindanao

Development and promotion of industry clusters, such as :

A Viable Investment Proposition

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Other Plans, Policies and Thrusts

�Strengthen direct trade and investment link (e.g., BIMP-EAGA Sub-Regional Cooperation)

�Improve agricultural marketing-logistics system in Minda nao(e.g., establishment of a Davao Food Terminal; Davao-GensanExport Corridor Strategy)

�Promote business/enterprise development through Industr yCluster & Value Chain Strategies w ith the objective of enhancingthe competitiveness of the priority industry clusters in Mindanao

�Provide Shared Service Facilities (includes provision of the keytechnology, skills and critical equipment and facilities)

�Promote & strengthen the existing 6 Agri-industrialEconomic Zones (PEZA) in Mindanao and develop 3 others inBukidnon, Davao & South Cotabato to attract investments

�Intensify promotion of Mindanao as Food Basket

�Recommend policies for the development of Mindanao (e.g.,EOs on the creation of industry development councils for banana,rubber, cococoir, etc.)

Harnessing the Potentials of Mindanao

� Community-based Enterprise Development to bepurposively pursued in the rural areas and barangays incollaboration with LGUs, DSWD, DOLE, DA and the LGUs.

� Credit guarantee to facilitate and ensure SMEs’ access tocommercial sources of finance and capital;

� Propose the creation of Mindanao Development Fund forpriority projects (off-grid mini hydro, etc.)

A Viable Investment Proposition

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Agriculture Sector

Secretary Proceso J. Alcala

Department of Agriculture

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Contents

I. Agriculture and Fisheries Performance

II. Assessment of the Sector’s Performance vis-a-visthe Philippine Development Plan Targets

III. FY 2012 DA Accomplishments

IV. Prospects for the Agriculture and Fisheries Sector in2013

V. FY 2013 DA Thrust and Priorities

VI. DA Thrust and Priorities for the Mindanao Region

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The agriculture and fisheries (A&F) sector posted a 2.74% GVA growth for 2012.

Value(million PhP)

↑↑↑↑ 4.26%

Crops Livestock Poultry Fisher ies

↑↑↑↑ 1.1% ↑↑↑↑ 4.59%

↓↓↓↓ 0.68%

Source: NSCB, January 2013

Crops Subsector

• Palay: ↑ 8.05%

• Corn: ↑ 6.27%

• Pineapple: ↑ 7.06%

• Rubber : ↑ 4.60%

• Coconut : ↑ 3.89%

Livestock Subsector*

• Dairy: ↑ 12.16%

• Hog: ↑ 1.71%

Poultry Subsector*

• Chicken: ↑ 4.61%

• Duck Eggs: ↑ 5.52%

• Chicken Eggs: ↑ 4.37%

Fisheries Subsector*

• Aquaculture ↑ 2.85%

*output growths

Gross Value Added in Agriculture and Fisheries, 201 1-2012

Agriculture and Fisheries PerformanceJanuary to December 2012, at constant 2000 prices

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2012 A&F Sector Performance

Indicators FY 2012 Targets

Accomplish-ments

1. GVA increased (in %, at 2000 constant prices)Agri & Fisheries SectorCropsLivestockPoultryFisheries

4.3-5.34.9-5.91.6-2.64.2-5.2

2.744.261.14.6

-.0.72. Rice Self-Sufficiency Ratio (%) 91..87 93.9*3. Stable Average Inflation Rates among Basic Food

Commodities (%)3.0-5.0 2.2

� The sector has registered a positive growth for the past two years. However, growths are below the plan

target of 4.3-5.3%;

� Fisheries subsector has experienced a decline due to rising cost of fuel and implementation of

conservation policies that drove down fish catch

� The Food Staples Self-Sufficiency Program is on track, with the country producing record harvests of palay

(unmilled rice) at 18.03 million metric tons

� Inflation rateson food for 2012 is down to 2.2%, with rates ranging only from 1.2% to 3.6%

*2011 Self-Sufficiency Ratio (SSR). 2012 SSR is yet to be released by BAS

The A&F sector has managed to sustain modest growth s for the past two years

PDP Chapter 4: 2012 Targets and Accomplishments

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FY 2012 DA Accomplishments

Major Final Outputs (MFO)/Indicators FY 2012 Targets

CY 2012 Accomplishments Percentage

MFO 1.1 PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES

Beneficiaries provided with production support services (e.g. seeds, planting materials, animals, fingerlings, etc)

Individuals 1,984,848 2,545,179 128.23 Groups 2,814 7,724 274.48

MFO 1.2 MARKET DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Marketing agreements consummated 247 304 123.08

MFO 1.3 CREDIT FACILITATION SERVICES

Individuals or groups assisted to access either credit, insurance, or guarantee

Individuals 32,981 31,103 94.31

Groups 202 186 92.08

DA Accomplishments for 2012

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Major Final Outputs (MFO)/Indicators FY 2012 Targets

CY 2012 Accomplishments Percentage

MFO 1.4 IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SSIPs installed and/or constructed 831 859 103.37

MFO 1.6 EXTENSION SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING SERVICES

Training and training-related events conducted 53,401 57,752 108.15

MFO 2.0 REGULATIONS, DEVELOPED, IMPLEMENTED, MONITORED, AND ENFORCED

Regulatory documents issued 2,199,638 2,596,494 118.04 Incidence of avian influenza and foot & mouth diseases 0% 0% 100.00

Regulatory documents (national single window system) issued at the prescribed time 80% 100% 125.00

DA Accomplishments for 2012

FY 2012 DA Accomplishments

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Major Final Outputs (MFO)/Indicators FY 2012 Targets

CY 2012 Accomplishments Percentage

MFO 3.0 PLANS AND POLICIES DEVELOPED, MONITORED, AND EVALUATED

Programs, and projects endorsed/approved 183 168 91.80

Plans distributed (e.g. FSSP and AFMP) 164 159 96.95

Agri and fishery policies issued 388 454 117.01

DA Accomplishments for 2012

FY 2012 DA Accomplishments

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PDP Targets for 2013

� Raise farmers and fishers incomes by 2% to 4% from 2012 level

� Achieve 100% rice self sufficiency by 2013

� Increase agriculture and fisheries GVA growth by 4.3% - 5.3% from 2012 level

� Increase the total value of agriculture exports by 10% from 2012 level

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Pursuing the Goals of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016

Towards a Competitive and Sustainable

Agriculture and Fisheries Sector

1. Improved food security and increased rural incomes;

2. Increased sector resilience to climate change impacts; and

3. Enhanced policy environment and governance.

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Goal 1: Food security improved and incomes increase d

Philippine Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP ) is geared towards the attainment of 100% rice self-sufficiency by end of 2013.

Strategies:� Frontload investments in irrigation, postharvest facilities and

mechanization� Focus on longer-term investments � Engage farmers associations/irrigators associations, LGUs

and the private sector proactively � Increase cropping intensity� Ensure accessibility and affordability of other food staples to

encourage the production and consumption of rice alternatives (demand management)

� Access to affordable working capital (hybrid and certified) and improved production technology

� Increase NFA procurement as incentive to farmers

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� Promote the production of white corn and

cassava to ease the demand on rice

� Development of the yellow corn industry

for animal feed and potential export markets

� Encourage clustering approach to improve

productivity

Strategies:

Corn Livestock and Poultry

� Conservation and improvement of genetic materials

� Disease prevention, control, and eradication

� Establishment of postharvest facilities

� Explore and promote alternative nutrition technologies

� Pursue possible export opportunities

Goal 1: Food security improved and incomes increase d

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� Revitalize our traditional export

commodities (e.g. coconut, sugar, abaca,

banana, pineapple)

� Open new markets for fruits and vegetables including organic produce

� Establish production, postharvest and

processing facilities

� Conduct R & D activities

Strategies:High-Value Crops Fisheries

� Regenerate marine resources through Coastal Resource Management and Aqua-silviculture projects

� Protect marine resources through effective enforcement of fishery laws

� Increase production through mariculture parks, hatcheries, and nurseries

� Conduct R & D activities along stages of the value chain

� Enhance food safety and product quality monitoring and management

Goal 1: Food security improved and incomes increase d

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Goal 2: Increased sector resilience to climate chan ge impacts

Full integration of climate change (CC) adaptation measures across all functions,agencies, programs, plans of the DA.

Strategic Objectives:

1. To increase the adaptive capacity and productivitypotentials of agriculture and fisheries livelihood by modifyingcommodity combinations to better meet weather issues andnatural resource endowments;

2. To redefine or remap the Strategic Agriculture and FisheriesDevelopment Zones (SAFDZ) by including climate changevulnerabilities as part of mapping variables;

3. To redefine the agriculture development planningframework as a basis of agriculture development planning byincluding key factors/variables associated with climate change;

4. To develop a new framework and plan for the provision of“new” government agriculture services towards theaccelerated development of climate smart agriculture andfisheries industries.

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DA Systems-Wide Climate Change Programs:

Mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives in agriculture (AMIA)

Climate Information System

Philippine Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture Knowledge Toolbox

Climate-Smart Agriculture Infrastructure

Financing and Risk Transfer Instruments in Climate Change

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Fisheries Regulations

Climate-Smart Agriculture Extension System

Goal 2: Increased sector resilience to climate chan ge impacts

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Goal 3: Enhanced policy environment and governance

National Convergence Initiatives

Harmonization of support services on the ground that should result in elimination of wasteful duplication,

better quality of services and wider coverage.

Strategies:

DA-DAR-DENR DA-DSWDDA-DPWH

� flood control and water impounding for irrigation

� cash-for-work in paddy construction, irrigation canal desilting and coconut

replanting and salt-making for coconut fertilization

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Core Public Investments

� Irrigation

� Farm-to-market roads, fish ports, postharvest facilities

and equipment

� Trading Centers

� Research and development

� Regulatory and quarantine services

� High-quality genetic materials

� Crop, livestock and fisheries protection and disease

prevention programs

� Avian-flu free and FMD-free without vaccination status

� Soil and water conservation and management program

Through good governance and political will , we shall continue to rationalizegovernment support and investments on the following priorities:

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DA Thrusts and Priorities for the Mindanao Region

A&F Sector Goal:

… A dynamic and sustainable agriculture and agribusiness

sector with world-class, socially and environmentally

responsible farms bringing about a progressive and

food-secure Mindanao…

In line with this, the DA will pursue interventions insupport to the Mindanao 2020 Strategies:�Improve and adopt farming and processingtechnologies for high value commercial crops, and aimfor more sustainable fishing industries�Further develop and promote the Halal industry�Improve investments in research, development, andextension�Intensify promotion of agriculture and fisheriescourses

Mindanao 2020:

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Department of Tourism

Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr.

Tourism Sector

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Contents

I. Awards and Citations

II. Actual Performance vs. Target

III. Marketing Initiatives for 2012

IV. Highlights of Accomplishments

V. Tourism Road Infrastructure Program

VI. Tourism Targets

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Awards and Citations, 2012

Citations and Awards Organization

PH – Top 12 Hottest Destinations in 2013 Conde Nast Traveller

PH – One of the 15 Hottest Travel Destinations of 20 13 Travel+Leisure

PH – One of the 10 Best Regions to Travel in 2013 Lonely Planet

PH – One of the Travel Destinations in 2013 Buceadores (Spanish Magazine)

Boracay – Top Destination for Relaxation Agoda.com

Boracay – 2012 Best Island in the World Travel+Leisure

Boracay – Top Best Beach in Asia Trip Advisor

Tubbataha – CNN Travel’s 50 Best Dive Sites CNN World

Palawan – No. 4 Holiday Destination in Asia Smart Travel Asia

PH – Best Diving Destination Marine Diving Fair – Tokyo

Gold Award for Creative Theme Development Expo 2012 – Yeosu, Korea

PH - Best Outbound Tourist Destinations in China Oriental Morning Post (Consumer Poll)

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0 500 1,000 1,500

Germany

UK

Malaysia

Hong Kong

Canada

Singapore

Australia

Taiwan

China

Japan

USA

Korea

2012 2011

International Visitor Arrivals

Visitor arrivals In thousands

Growth

Rate

11.5%

4.5%

9.9%

3.1%

19.1%

12.0%

7.6%

5.3%

5.9%

23.8%

8.4%

9.5%

3.5M

3.9M

4.3M

2010 2011 2012

3.5M4.3M

5.5M6.8M

8.2M

10.0M

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Visitor Arrivals Arrivals by Year

Projected Arrivals

Actual Projected

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2,428.72,236.0

2,490.22,994.0

3,817.84,864.0

6,391.4

8,297.7

10,774.6

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

International Visitor Receipts

74.9 75.8 83.9 91.9 93.0

629.4 668.9 672.3738.7

893.6

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Average Daily Expenditure Tourist Per Capita

9.4

8.8

8.0 8.0

9.6

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

CAGR = 5.2%CAGR = 5.2%

Visitor Receipts (In US$ Million) Visitor Expenditure (In US$)

Average Length of Stay (In Nights)

CAGR = cumulative average growth rate

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0 175 350 525 700

Negros Oriental

Clark

Ilo ilo City

Boho l

Davao City

Cagayan de Oro City

Batangas

Albay

Baguio City

Puerto Princesa City

Lapu Lapu City

Cebu City

Boracay Island

Metro Manila

(Partial as of June 2012)

Domestic Travellers Foreign Travellers

23.4M25.0M

30.3M

37.5M

40.7M

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Domestic Travellers

37.5M

40.7M

44.7M47.1M

51.7M

56.1M

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

CAGR = 6.1%

CAGR = 10.6%

* Estimate* Estimate

Total Total

(in (in MnMn))

%%

of totalof total

974.4974.4 19.6%19.6%

702.8702.8 14.1%14.1%

613.3613.3 12.3%12.3%

396.3396.3 8.0%8.0%

359.3359.3 7.2%7.2%

339.0339.0 6.8%6.8%

290.8290.8 5.9%5.9%

281.2281.2 5.7%5.7%

200.1200.1 4.0%4.0%

184.4184.4 3.7%3.7%

171.8171.8 3.5%3.5%

152.4152.4 3.1%3.1%

151.5151.5 3.0%3.0%

150.1150.1 3.0%3.0%

Top Overnight Destinations Domestic Travelers by Year

Projected Domestic Travelers

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Room Capacity, 2012

Destinations Available Room

Number of Establishments

Northern PH 71,804 2,248

NCR 31,790 320

Central Luzon 15,024 489

Other Regions 24,990 1,439

Central PH 61,978 3,220

Western Visayas 15,200 635

Central Visayas 27,447 1,306

Other Regions 19,331 1,279

Southern PH 28,922 1,405

Northern Mindanao 8,113 380

Southern Mindanao 9,613 404

Other Regions 11,196 621

Total PH 162,704 6,873

New Accommodation Facilities in 2012

Name Rooms

Fairmont Hotel and Raffles Suites 549

Quest Hotels & Conference Ctr Cebu 427

Calyx Center – Cebu 221

Bellevue Resort - Bohol 159

Tunes Hotel – Cebu 150

Luxent Hotel – Quezon City 116

Dohera Hotel – Cebu 100

Microtel Accropolis – Quezon City 84

Hotel Expansion Program in Select Destinations

Name Additional Rooms

Aklan (Boracay Island) 1,599

Bohol (Panglao Island) 1,250

Metro Manila 1,123

Cebu/ Lapu Lapu/ Mandaue 646

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DOT Marketing Initiatives for 2012

� Participated in over 50 major travel fairs around the world including Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and India and introduced “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”

� Organized over 70 familiarization tours for travel agents and media to help generate a higher level of awareness on the country

� Tapped new source markets such as Indonesia and Thailand

� Organized Philippine Tourism Sales Missions to provide a platform for business meetings between Philippine delegates and their foreign counterparts

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Highlights of 2012 Accomplishments

� Issuance of 14-day visa-free entry for Indian Nationals holding American, Japanese, Australian,Canadian, Singapore, Schengen, and British (AJACSSUK) visa

� Approval by Congress of the bill eliminating the Common Carriers Tax

� Designation of the following tourism enterprise zones which will generate investments andemployment: Ciudad de Victoria (Bulacan), Resorts World Manila Queen’s Castle

� Implementation of the media plan for the Philippine Tourism Branding “It’s More Fun in thePhilippines”

� Signing of convergence program with the Department of Public Works and Highways

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Tourism Road Infrastructure ProgramDOT-DPWH Convergence Program

1,390

7,920

12,000

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

2011 2012 2013

In Million Pesos

� P12 million programmed for construction, improvement, rehabilitation,widening of local roads leading to tourist destinations

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2013 2014 2015 2016

International Visitors (Million) 5.5 6.8 8.2 10.0

Inbound Receipts (Billionl Pesos) 205.4 269.6 350.4 455.0

Domestic Travelers (Million) 44.1 47.7 51.7 56.1

Domestic Receipts (Billion Pesos) 1,298.6 1,409.2 1,607.1 1,852.1

Total Visitor Receipts (Bilion Pesos) 1,504.0 1,679.1 1,957.5 2,307.1

% Share to GDP 6.7 7.0 7.8 8.7

Tourism Employment (Million) 4.9 5.4 6.3 7.4

% Share to National Employment 13.0 14.2 16.2 18.8

Tourism Targets

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Energy Sector

Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla

Department of Energy

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Contents

I. 2012 Accomplishments

II. 2013 Policy Thrusts

III. 2013 Outlook

IV. Plans and Programs for Mindanao

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Primary Energy Supply Mix

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2012 *

� Consumed 40 million tons of oil equivalent (MTOE) with: o 60% energy self-sufficiencyo 41% share of renewable energy (RE)o 49% green energy (RE and natural gas)

Oil31%

Natural Gas

8%Coal20%

Hydro6%

Geothermal22%

Biomass

12%

Wind

0%

Solar

0%

Biofuels

1%

* preliminary

2011

� Consumed 42 million tons of oil equivalent (MTOE) with: o 57% energy self-sufficiencyo 39% share of renewable energy (RE)o 47% green energy (RE and natural gas)

Oil31%

Coal22%

Geothermal21%

Biomass12%

Natural Gas7% Hydro

6%

Biofuels1%

Solar/Wind0%

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� Provided 3,450 households (target beneficiaries) with electricity access underHousehold Electrification Program (HEP)

� Extended access to electricity to 6,257 sitios* (187,710 households) out of thetargeted 6,007 thru Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) .

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Implementation of Targeted Power Industry Reforms

�Launched the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) for competitivemarkets

• Transition period (26 December 2012 to 25 June 2013)• Full commercial operation (26 June 2013)

�Prepared Energy Roadmap for Mindanao• Included the implementation of Interim Mindanao Electricity Market (IMEM)

�NEDA Board approved Agus and Pulangi Rehabilitation Project

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Renewable Energy (RE)

RE Resource Awarded Contracts in 2012

Capacity (in MW)

Biomass 7 44.26

Geothermal 8 1,176.68

Hydropower 53 1,002.740

Solar 27 272.26

Wind 6 70.00

TOTAL 101 2,565.94

Promoted the Use of Renewable Energy Resources

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Target Number of Vehicles on Alternative Fuels

113

2012

Number of Vehicles

CNG Bus 61

Auto LPG 19,052

E-Vehicles 650

Biofuels Blending

Ethanol 10%

CME 2%

Promoted the Use of Alternative Fuels for Public Tr ansport

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Energy Resource Development

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Oil and Gas

�Fifteen (15) prospective areas were offered in the4th Philippine Energy Contracting Round (PECR) foroil and gas

�Twenty (20) bid proposals were received for 11target areas offered from local and internationalplayers

�There are existing 26 active service contracts (SCs)of which 22 are operated by 18 foreign companies

Coal

�Thirty-eight (38) prospective areas were offered inthe 4th PECR

�Received 69 proposals for 27 target areas offered

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2013 Policy Thrusts

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� Maintain 60% energy self-sufficiency

� Climate proof the energy system

o Vulnerability assessment

� Promote low-carbon future

o Expand energy labeling program and move towards standardization

o Roll out of electric vehicles (EVs)

o 30% by 2030 (alternative fuels)

� Promote and adopt smart technologies

� Facilitate implementation of strategic infrastructure

� Formulate Geographic Energy Plans

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Outlook for 2013

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� Energize 9,860 households* through the HEP and 4,982 sitiosunder SEP

� 783.7 MW to go online

o Luzon - 737.7-MW

o Visayas - 8.0-MW

o Mindanao - 38.0-MW

� Deploy 20,000 electric tricycles (E-trikes) from 2013-2014

� Deploy 200 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses

� Need a minimum of PhP 49 Billion investment for infrastructure

Note:* Using matured RE technologies such as PV SHS, PV streetlights and micro-hydro systems

Required Investment in the Energy Sector (in Php Million)

2013 53,285.7

2014 280,733.7

2015 257,820.7

2016 182,098.4

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Plans and Programs for Mindanao

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� Establish Interim Mindanao ElectricityMarket (IMEM)

� Promote energy exploration anddevelopment

o Oil and Gas (areas in Mindanao offeredinclude those in Sulu Sea andCotabato)

o Coal (areas in Mindanao offered includeAgusan del Norte, MisamisOriental, Agusan del Sur, Surigao delSur, Compostela Valley, DavaoOriental, Lanao del Sur, Lanao delNorte, South Cotabato, SultanKudarat, Saranggani, Zamboanga delNorte and Zamboanga Sibugay)

� Completion of the Mindanao Energy Plan(MEP) by third quarter of 2013

CEPALCO’s 1-MW solar power plant in Cagayan de Oro City

Mindanao I and II power plants in Mt. Apo, North Cotabato

Agus and Pulangi hydropower plants (Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Iligan

City and Bukidnon)

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� Promote and develop RE potentialso Geothermal - 290-MWo Hydropower - 1,412.54-MWo Solar - 22-MWo Ocean - 24-MW

� Explore opportunities for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)o World Bank (WB) study for a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) in

Macajalar Bay, PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority in Tagoloan, Misamis Orientalo Petroleum National Brunei and PNOC forged an agreement for joint

implementation in Mindanao

� Private Sector Initiated Power Projectso Committed additional capacity for Mindanao - 615.5-MWo Indicative additional capacity for Mindanao - 527.0-MW

Plans and Programs for Mindanao

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Transport and Flood Management Infrastructure

Secretary Rogelio L. Singson

Department of Public Works and Highways

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Contents

I. Strategic Policies and Programs

II. 2010-2016 Target Outcomes

III. Public Private Partnership Program

IV. 2012 Performance Report

V. 2013 Budget/ Infrastructure Program

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Survey of Enterprises on Sincerity in Fighting or P reventing Corruption in the Philippine Public Sector by Social Weather Stations (SWS)

- 21

- 65- 63

- 55

- 66- 66

+ 80

- 37- 27

- 3

- 15

+ 10

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 20122005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012

Office of the President Department of Public Works and Highways

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by Social Weather Stations (SWS)

- 65

All Areas

- 71 - 71 - 70

- 56- 52

- 21

- 8

- 30

- 20

- 32- 36

- 24

- 30

NCR ANG CLB ILO CEB DAV CDO-I

Department of Public Works and Highways

Survey of Enterprises on Sincerity in Fighting or P reventing Corruption in the Philippine Public Sector

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The Global Competitiveness Reportby World Economic Forum

Ranking of the Philippines significantly improved f rom no. 114 (2010-2011) to no. 87 (2012-2013)

Legend: 1 = extremely underdeveloped; 7 = extensive and efficient by international standards (Based on 144 Countries)

Quality of Roads

2010-2013

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Condition of Philippine Road NetworkBased on 2012 Road Condition Data

Legend

Road Classification

National Arterial

National Secondary

Plan, Design, Construct and Maintain National Roads and Bridges and Flood Control Systems in Major and Principal Ri vers

215,088 kms Total Overall Road Network

31,598 kms Total National Road Length

0.72 km/sq. km Road Density

0.26 km/sq. km Paved Road Density

0.27 Overall Paved Road Ratio

0.80 Paved Road Ratio for Nat’l. Roads

Department of Public Works and Highways

Basic Mandate

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DPWH Strategic Policies and Programs

Strategic Programs Key Reforms

Good Governance Reform and Anti-Corruption Program

� Reforms in public works processes promoting right project, right cost, right quality, and right-on-time implementation

� Competitive and transparent bidding have resulted in P12 Billion savings .� Promotional examination for Asst District Engineers & up

Better Quality and Safer National Roads and Bridges Programs

� Adopted new standards for concrete pavement thickness� Outsourced project inspection and quality assurance� Developed new construction design standards and specifications

Effective Flood Control Program

� River Basin Approach to Flood Management and Water Resource Utilization� Integrated Water Resource Management Approach in Coordination with DA, NIA,

DENR� Implement the Flood Management Master Plan for Metro Manila and surrounding

Areas

Strategic Convergence Program

� Support to designated Tourism Destinations based on the Tourism Master Plan� Support for access to major airports, seaports and RORO ports.� Prioritized CCT Beneficiaries for Labor Employment on DPWH Projects

Public Private Partnership Program

� Implement the High Standard Highway Master Plan for Metro Manila and 200km radius which identified priority expressways and high standard highways

� Develop long term road maintenance program for national roads and bridges� Implement PPP Bridge Program� Assist DepEd in developing PPP School Building Program

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Key Results and Outcomes

Contract Package 1 Contract Package 2

Date of Bidding 2008 July 2010

ABC P1.447 Billion P 706.5 Million

Total Amount as Bid P 1.571 Billion (+)8.5% of ABC

P 543.3 Million (-)23.1% of ABC, Savings: P163.2 M il lion

Unit Cost P85.8 Million/Km P46.4 Million/Km

Length of Road 7.93 Kms 7.53 kms.

Original Implementation Schedule: January 2009-May 2011 May 2011-February 2013

Actual Implementation Schedule: January 2009-Nov. 2011 May 2011-Nov. 2012 (3 months ahead of schedule)

Plaridel By-Pass Project, Phase I (JICA PH-P236)

C-3 Road, G. Araneta Avenue/Quezon Avenue Interchan ge Project, Quezon City

Contractual Data

Date of Bidding November 2010

ABC P 534.6 Million

Total Amount as Bid P 430.0 Million (-)19.6% of ABCSavings: P 104.6 M il lion (against ABC), P264 M illio n (against the Allocation)

Scope of Work/Length: Depressed roadw ay (underpass) - of 440 lineal meters (lm), 330 lm - approaches

Original Implementation Schedule: June 2011-December 2012

Actual Implementation Schedule: June 2011-September 2012 (3 months ahead of schedule)

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DPWH 2010-2016 Target Outcomes

NATIONAL ROAD 100% PAVED BY 2016

Road Upgrading/Gravel to Paved, Km.

NATIONAL ROAD 100% PAVED BY 2016

* Excludes the on-going upgrading road projects.

National Arterial and Secondary Road (31,242 Km.)

Nationwide

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DOT-DPWH Tourism Infrastructure Program

* Includes the P5 Billion additional released for 2012

*

2011-2013 Tourism Infrastructure Program

Regional Breakdown (in Billion Pesos)

2011-2016 Tourism Infrastructure Program

(in Billion Pesos)

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Proposed High Standard Highway (HSH) Network in Metro Manila and its 200km Sphere

Project Name Length (km) Proj. Cost

Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway 88.15 P 12.73 B

Daang Hari-SLEx Link 4.00 P 2.01 B

ON-GOING CONSTRUCTION : 92.15 KMKM

Project Name Length (km) Proj. Cost

NAIA Expressway 7.15 P 15.52 B

NLEx-SLEx Connector Road (MPTDC) 13.53 P 25.56 B

CALA Expressway (Cavite and Laguna Side)

47.00 P 35.58 B

Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx), Phase I

30.70 P 14.94 B

Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), Lipa City – Batangas City, Phase II

19.74 P 1.96 B

C-6 Expressway and Global Link (South Section)

59.50 P 44.59 B

C-6 Extension (Flood Control Dike Expressway)

42.60 P 42.38 B

Calamba-Los Ba ňos Expressway 15.50 P 10.38 B

PROPOSED (PRIORITY): 235.72 KM

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Proposed HSH Network in Metro Cebu

Highly Urbanized Area:

� Extension of Cebu Coastal Road up to Liloan

� Construction of Cebu Hillside Road and its Connecto r Roads

� Flyover construction along Cebu North Road, Cebu South Roads and Coastal Road

Mactan Island:

� Improvement of Mactan Circumferential Road

� Widening of First Mandaue-Mactan Bridge and its ApproachRoads

� Construction of 3 rd Bridge and its Approach Road

Northern Area:

� Widening of Cebu North Road

� Construction of Cebu North Parallel Road

Southern Area:

� Widening of Cebu South Road from Naga to Carcar

� Construction of Cebu South Parallel Road

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Proposed HSH Network in Tagum -Davao-Gen. Santos Corridor

Inter-City Transport Axes

� Davao-Tagum Transport Axis together with Davao-Tagum Parallel Transport Axis is formed

� Davao-Digos-General Santos Transport Axis together with Davao-General Santos Parallel Transport Axis

� Davao-Cagayan De Oro Transport Axis

Inter-City Transport Axes

� Davao City Diversion Road

� Second Diversion Road to be formed

� Mac Arthur Highway-E. Quirino Avenue

� Quimpo Blvd.-Quezon Blvd.-Leon Garcia Avenue-R. Castillo Avenue

� C.M. Recto Avenue-J.P. Laurel Avenue

� Ma-a Road

� D. Quinones Road-Dacudao Avenue

� General Santos City Circumferential Road

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Boundary of Study Area and the River Basins

Based on river basins:Pasig-Marikina River Basin and Laguna Lake Basin.

Total area: 4,354 km 2

Total Population: 17.1 M635 km2

72 km2

69 km2169 km2

3280 km2

95 km2

15 km2

19 km2

Master Plan for Flood Management in Metro Manila an d Surrounding Areas

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(1) Huge volume of water coming from Sierra Madre

(2) Drainage capacity constraints in core area of Metro Manila

(3) Low lying communities around Manila Bay & Laguna Lake

Three Major Flooding Occurrence:

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Option-1: Image of Lakeshore Dike

with Road

Option-2: Image of Raising Lakeshore Land

with Road and Future Developments

Options for the Lakeshore Area from Taguig to Munti nlupa

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DPWH Performance ReportAs of December 31, 2012

FY 2011 vs. FY 2012 Fund Utilization

(in Billion Pesos)

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DPWH Capital Outlays (Projects) Based on GAA

+45%

Note: DPWH 2009 & 2010 Budget included P23 B & P26 B “Pork Barrel”, respectively.

FY 2012 vs. FY 2013 Budgets

(in Billion Pesos)

2005 - 2013

(in Billion Pesos)

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FS/PDE – 1%, P1.68 B

ROW, Contractual Obligations – 3%, P3.80 B

PPP – 2%, P3.00 B

DPWH FY 2013 Capital Outlays (Projects) Based on GAA (In Billion Pesos)

Regional Allocation

Highways – 70%, P100.93 B *

Flood Control – 11%, P15.85 B

Water Supply/VIILP/Disaster Related/Others-2%, P2.18 B

Basic Education Facilities – 10%, P14.11 B

Health Facil ities – 2%, P2.79 B

P 144.34 B

* The P100.9 Billion allocated for Highways includes the P11.95 Billion for Tourism Infrastructure Projects

By Expenditure Type

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Transport Infrastructure: Airports, Seaports and Mass Transport Systems

Sec. Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya

Department of Transportation and Communication

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Contents

I. Actual Performance vs. Target (2012)

II. Performance in Other Key Areas

III. Performance vs. Philippine Development Plan Targets

IV. Outlook for 2013

V. Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/Projects for 2013

VI. Mindanao: Plans, Policy and Thrusts

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I. Actual Performance vs. Target (2012)

Major Final Output Result

Policy/Plan Formulation

� Transport policies/plans formulated and implemented to ensure safe, reliable, responsive and viable transport services

45 actual v. 41 planned

Regulatory and Enforcement

� Percentage of transport conveyances registered within the prescribed standard processing time

• Land Transportation Office

• Maritime Industry Authority

� Compliance with safety and security standards

(Philippine Coast Guard and Toll Regulatory Board)

87% (actual) v. 85% (target)

84% (actual) v. 70% (target)

100% (actual) v. 100% (target)

Operations and Management (MRT-3)

� Reduce passenger unloading incidents due to train failure

� Number of round trips for the year not to go below 80,000

� Percentage increase in fareboxrevenues

292 (actual) v. 366 (target) incidents

81,052 roundtrips

12.24% (actual) v. 2.5% (target)

Infrastructure Development

• Percentage of projects awarded within scheduled time

• Percentage of savings derived from Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) over program amount

86% (actual) vs. 80.6% target

6.46% (actual) v. 5% target

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II. Performance in Other Key Areas

New Measures Implemented

� Air Passenger Bill of Rights (DOTC/DTI Joint Administrative Order No. 1, s. 2012)

� Protects the rights of passengers by outlining the responsibilities of airlines to passengers:

• Right to be provided with accurate information before purchase

• Right to receive full value of the service purchased

• Right to compensation in cases of flight delay or cancellation, lost, delayed or damaged baggage

� Helmet Law (R.A. No. 10054, s. 2011)

� Mandates the use of protective helmets for motorcycle riders for their safety. Starting January 1, 2013, motorcycle drivers without helmets bearing the ICC seal will be apprehended and penalized.

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III. 2012 Performance vs. Philippine Devt. Plan Ta rgets

PDP Target Supporting Projects

1. Establish an integrated and coordinated transport

network for passengers and cargo

� Project Planning for the Integrated Transport System

(Intermodal Bus Terminal Facility)

� Scoping activities for the Integrated Luzon Railways

(Luzon-wide Railway Project)

� Published for bidding the interoperable Automatic

Fare Collection System for transport systems

� Interconnect mass transport systems

� Keep mass transport convenient

2. Bolster tourism targets through the construction and

reinforcement of transport infrastructure

� Puerto Princesa Airport concept design ongoing

� Laguindingan Airport in final stages of construction

� Airport Improvement projects published for bidding

(Butuan Airport, Cotabato Airport, Dipolog Airport,

Pagadian Airport, Tacloban Airport)

� PPP Projects published for bidding (LRT1 Extension,

Mactan-Cebu Airport, interoperable Contactless

Automatic Fare Collection System for LRT and MRT)

� Develop airports

� Promote PPPs

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IV. Outlook for 2013

CY 2013 Infrastructure Proposal

Locally-Funded

Projects

� Airports and Navigational Facilities

� Bicol International Airport Development Project

� Ports

� LRT Line 2 East Extension (to Masinag)

� DOTC Road Transport IT Infrastructure Project

� MRT 3 Operation and Maintenance (EDSA LRT III)

� Subsidy for Mass Transport (MRT 3)

� Transport Studies Fund

� DOTC - Executive Management Information Systems

� Project Development Funds for Public-Private Partnership Transport Infrastructure

Projects

• Mactan Cebu Airport Expansion

• Northern Integrated Bus Terminal System

• Southern Integrated Bus Terminal System (2 terminals)

• RORO Project

• Davao Sasa Port Project

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IV. Outlook for 2013

CY 2013 Infrastructure Proposal

Foreign Assisted Projects

� Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project� New Bohol (Panglao) Airport Development Project� Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System for Cebu City� Maritime Disaster Response Helicopter Acquisition Project� Multi-Role Response Vessel Acquisition Project� LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension

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V. 2013 Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/Projects

2013 Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/Projects Supporting Projects

1. Establish an integrated and coordinated transport

network for passengers and cargo

� Additional commuter rail lines (e.g., LRT 1 Cavite

Extension, LRT 2 Masinag Extension, MRT 7)

� Integrated Transport System (ITS) North and South

terminals

� Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines (e.g., Cebu, Ortigas,

Makati)

� Pasig Ferry System

� Improvement of PNR commuter service

� Make mass transport available from origin to

destination

� Interconnect mass transport systems

� Keep mass transport convenient and cheap

� Coordinate transport planning with land use and

urban planning

� Push for approval of the National Transport Policy

2. Bolster tourism targets through the construction

and reinforcement of transport infrastructure

� Night-rating of 8 airports (Tuguegarao, Busuanga, Roxas,

Dumaguete, Dipolog, Ozamiz, Cotabato, and Butuan)

� Airports than can accommodate more passengers

(including international) and larger aircraft (e.g.,

Laguindingan, Mactan Cebu, New Bohol)

� Privatization of operations and maintenance of airports

(e.g., Mactan-Cebu, New Bohol)

� Develop airports

� Open secondary airports to international traffic

� Improve access to airports

� Promote PPPs

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VI. Mindanao: Plans, Policy and Thrusts

Mindanao: Plans, Policy and Thrusts Action Plan

1. Improve transportation within and from

Mindanao to support growth of tourism,

agriculture and fishery sectors

� Improve port connections with other islands

� Provide infrastructure and logistics support

� Support domestic market access and

connectivity

� Airport build out and modernization

� Complete studies for the improvement of cargo movement and logistics (e.g., Davao Sasa Wharf)

� Revise regulatory and administrative requirements to lower logistics costs

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Public-Private Partnership Program

Executive Director Cosette V. Canilao

Public-Private Partnership Center

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Contents

I. Actual Performance vs. Target

II. Performance/ Accomplishments in Other Key Result Areas

III. Outlook for 2013

IV. Policy Thrusts and Other Plans/ Projects for 2013

V. Projects in Mindanao

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PPP Targets vs. Actual PerformanceEight Projects Targeted and Successfully Rolled-out in 2012

PROJECTEST. COST (USD)

PPP STRUCTURE STATUS

PPP for School Infrastructure Project Phase I

389MBuild-Lease-Transfer (BLT)

Awarded to Private Sector Partners; Indicative Start of Construction on February 2013

NAIA Expressway Phase II 368.84MBuild-Transfer-Operate (BTO)

Bid submission on 26-Feb 2013; Indicative Start of Construction on December 2013

LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension and O&M

1.38B Contract-Add-Operate (CAO)

Bid submission on 27-May 2013;Indicative Start of Construction by mid 2014

Modernization of Philippine Orthopedic Center 132.56M

Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)

Bid submission on 26-March 2013; Indicative Start of Construction on November 2013

Rehabilitation, O&M of Angat Hydro-Electric PowerplantAuxilliary Turbines 4 & 5

26.86MRehabilitate-Operate-Transfer (ROT)

Submission of Prequalification (PQ) documents set on 4-March 2013; Indicative Start of Construction on December 2013

Automatic Fare Collection System 41.86M

Build-Own-Operate (BOO)

PQ submission on 14-Feb 2013; Indicative Start of Installation on 4th quarter of 2013

PPP for School Infrastructure Project Phase II 312.86M

Build-Lease-Transfer (BLT)

PQ submission on 12-Feb 2013;Indicative Start of Construction on November 2013

Mactan Cebu International Airport Passenger Terminal Building

239MBuild-Rehabilitate-Operate-Transfer

PQ submission on 27-Feb 2013; Indicative Start of Construction on 2nd quarter 2014

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� Capacity Building Program composed of PPP Core Courses, Knowledge Sharing Series and Learning Series – capacitated Implementing Agencies PPP Project Cycle and Processes

� Launched PPP Manual for local government units (LGUs)

� From 2011 todate, over 350 national agencies and local government units trained on basic PPP concepts and project preparation

PPP Performance in Other Key Result AreasCapacity Development and Enhanced Legal and Regulatory Framework

� Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations of the BOT Law (Revised BOT Law IRR)

� Issuance of Executive Order No. 78, or the Alternative Dispute Resolution

� Extension of the BSP Circular No. 700 on Single Borrower's Limit

� Policy Guidelines on Project Identification, Selection, and Prioritization

Capacity Building for Implementing Agencies and Local Government Units Enhanced Legal and Regulatory Framework

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Outlook for 2013

� Seven projects on-going bidding and more projects in the pipeline to be awarded this year (e.g. NAIA Expressway Phase II, LRT Line 1 South Extension, Modernization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, Rehabilitation, O&M of Angat Hydro-Electric Powerplant Auxilliary Turbines 4 & 5, Automated Fare Collection System, PPP for School Infrastructure Project Phase II, Mactan-Cebu Intl. Airport New Passenger Terminal Building)

� Sustaining the PPP momentum—systematic and coordinated pipeline development

� Maintaining PPP Center ’s balanced approach in project facilitation, and policy/regulatory framework monitoring and improvement

� Launching of the Knowledge Management (KM) Portal

� Ensuring PPP Center ’s staff sustainability

� Efficient management of contingent liabilities with a growing PPP portfolio

� Adequate monitoring and management of projects during development and delivery

PPP Outlook for 2013

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Policy Thrusts and Other Projects for 2013Policy Enhancements, Improving Capacities and PPP Projects for 2013

� Amendments to the BOT Law (PPP Law)

� Amendments to Executive Order No. 8o Creation of the PPP Governing Board o PDMF to ensure effective monitoring

of PPP project implementation

� Policy Guidelines on Monitoring and Evaluation of PPP Projects, and Contract Management

� Sector Guidelines for DepEd, DOH, and DOTC PPP Projects

� Policy Briefs on Value for Money, and Optimizing PPP Center Interface with Departments’ PPP Units

� PPP Manual for national implementing agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations

� Strengthen PPP enabling frameworks

� Institutionalize PPP best practices

� Establish long-term financing and risk guarantee mechanisms

Policy Enhancements Improving Capacities

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� NLEX-SLEX Connector Road� Cavite-Laguna Expressway� Civil Registration System – Information Technology

Project Phase II� Vaccine Self-Sufficiency Project Phase II� Talisay City Plaza Complex Heritage Restoration and

Redevelopment Project � Enhanced O&M Panglao Airport� O&M of Laguindingan Airport� Establishment of Cold Chain Systems� Grains Central Project� O&M of LRT Line 2� O&M of Puerto Princesa Airport� New Centennial Water Supply� Rehabilitation of Quirino Highway Project� Integrated Transport System Project� Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project� El Nido Water Supply and Sanitation System Project� Regional Prison Facilities through PPP

� Skyway Stage 3� MRT Line 7

Policy Thrusts and Other Projects for 2013Policy Enhancements, Improving Capacities and PPP Projects for 2013

� Plaridel Bypass Toll Road� Makati- Manila CCP Complex- Manila Bay City Area Mass

Transit System� Batangas-Manila (BatMan) 1 Natural Gas Pipeline Project� PhilHealth Information Technology Project� Tamugan Water Development Project� Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Ortigas Avenue Extension� Bus Rapid Transit – Quezon Avenue –Espana� C-6 Extension (Laguna de Bay Flood Control Dike

Expressway� Calamba – Los Banos Toll Expressway Project� Metro Cebu Expressway Project� Tagum-Davao-General Santos High Standard Highway� Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX), Phase 2:

Cabanatuan-San Jose Section� Global City Mass Transit (Monorail System) Project� Improvement/Modernization of Kennon Road� Modernization of Region 1 Medical Center Project� Socialized Housing Project� Bayabas Small Reservoir Irrigation Project� Operation and Maintenance of Clark Airport� Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake Ferry System� C-6 Expressway (South-East, East, and North Sections)� Manila Urban Renewal Project

PPP Projects in the Pipeline Projects under development

Other Projects Being Monitored by PPP Center

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Awarded Projects | Live Bidding

(1) Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road Project (awarded)(2) PPP For School Infrastructure Project – Phase I(3) LRT Line 1 South Extension(4) NAIA Expressway Phase II(5) Modernization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center(6) Rehabilitation, O&M of Angat Hydro-Electric

PowerplantAuxilliaryTurbines 4 & 5(7) Automated Fare Collection System (8) Mactan-Cebu Intl. Airport New Passenger Terminal

Building(9) PPP for School Infrastructure Project Phase II

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PPP Projects in the Pipeline

1. NLEX-SLEX Connector Road2. Cavite-Laguna Expressway3. Civil Registration System – Information

Technology Project Phase II4. Vaccine Self-Sufficiency Project Phase II5. Talisay City Plaza Complex Heritage

Restoration and Redevelopment Project 6. Enhanced O&M Panglao Airport7. O&M of Laguindingan Airport8. Estab lishment of Cold Chain Systems9. Grains Central Project10.O&M of LRT Line 211.O&M of Puerto Princesa Airport12.New Centennial Water Supply13.Rehabilitation of Quirino Highway Project14.Integrated Transport System Project15.Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project16.El Nido Water Supply and Sanitation System

Project17.Regional Prison Facilities through PPP

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Projects covering areas in Mindanao

Operation and maintenance of the newly constructed international-standard airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.

The PSIP Phase II involves the designing, financing, and constructing of around 10,679 one-storey and two-storey classrooms, including furniture, fixtures and toilets, in 5,033 public schools in 14 regions nationwide.

The project will establish grains bulk handling systems with corn grains processing centers and transshipment stations in major corn producing areas and selected sea ports by upgrading, expanding and enhancing the existing operations in at least fifteen (15) corn postharvest processing and trading centers.

PPP for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP Phase I I)

Operation and Maintenance of the Laguindingan Airpo rt

Grains Central Project

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Government of the Philippines

Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.BSP Governor and Chairman of the Monetary BoardBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Mr. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. is the Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). He was reappointed for a second termcommencing 4 July 2011. As BSP Governor, he serves as Chairman of the Monetary Board, the BSP’s principal monetarypolicy-makingbody.He is alsothe Chairman of the Anti-MoneyLaundering Council (AMLC).

A career central banker, Governor Tetangco has been in the service of the BSP for more than three decades. Prior to his firstappointment as Governor in July 2005, he was Deputy Governor in-charge of the Banking Services Sector, Economic Researchand Treasury of the BSP. He also served as Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund in Washington,D.C. from 1992 to 1994.

Governor Tetangco is involved in various organizations in the Philippines and overseas. Domestically, he is, among otherpositions held, Chairman of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Vice-Chairman of the Agriculture CreditPolicy Council, member of the Capital Markets Development Council (CMDC) and the Export Development Council (EDC).Overseas, he represents the country in ASEAN Central Bank Forum, Executive Meeting of East Asia and Pacific (EMEAP)Central Banks, South East Asia Central Banks (SEACEN), South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia (SEANZA), and Centerfor Latin American Monetary Studies (CEMLA). In addition, he is the Governor for the Philippines in the International MonetaryFund (IMF) and the Alternate Governor in the World Bank (WB) and in the Asian DevelopmentBank (ADB).

Governor Tetangco studied economics and business administration at the Ateneo de Manila University. He finished his MA inPublic Policy and Administration with a concentration in Development Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in theUnited States. He has attendedvarious training programs atdifferent institutions including the HarvardBusiness School.

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Cesar V. PurisimaSecretaryDepartmentofFinance

Mr. Cesar V. Purisima was appointed Finance Secretary by President Benigno S. Aquino III in June 2010. He also briefly served as FinanceSecretary in 2005 and as Trade and Industry Secretary in 2004. In October 2012, Secretary Purisima was named Finance Minister of the Yearby Euromoney Magazine for his “careful and successful stewardship” of the local economy.

In 2011, he was also recognized by Emerging Markets Magazine as the Finance Minister of the Year for Asia for his strong policy track recordand steadfast commitment to maintaining economic stability. In addition, he w as Chairman of the Board of Governors for the 45th ADB AnnualMeeting held in Manila last May 2012.

His government service experience include serving as Chair of the Board of various government entities among them, the Land Bank of thePhilippines, National Pow er Corporation, and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation; and as Member of the Monetary Board of BangkoSentral ng Pilipinas.

Secretary Purisima has had extensive work experience in public accounting both here and abroad. He was Area Managing Partner as head ofthe Asia Pacif ic Assurance Practice of Andersen Worldw ide from 2001-2002, and was Regional Managing Partner as head of the ASEANoperation from 2000-2001. He was member of the Global Board of Andersen Worldw ide from 1999-2002 and the Global Executive Board ofErnst & Young from2002-2004.

He w as also Chairman and Managing Partner of SGV & Co until January 2004. Likew ise, he has been a member of various businessorganizations including the Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Institute of Certif ied Public Accountants, Philippine-FranceBusiness Council, Philippine-Thailand Business Council and the Makati Business Club, among others.

Secretary Purisima obtained his Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting and Management of Financial Institutions from De LaSalle University (1979) and his MBA from JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois (1983). In1979, he w as among the top placers in the Philippine Board Examinations for Certif ied Public Accountants.

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Arsenio M. BalisacanSecretaryNational Economic and DevelopmentAuthority

Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan is Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Prior tohis appointment in NEDA, he was Dean and Professor of the University of the Philippines (UP) School of Economics and Executive Director of thePhilippine Center for Economic Development. He has taught Development Economics, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Economics of Povertyand Inequality.

An Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology and Adjunct Professor of the Australian National University, Secretary Balisacan isnow on secondment from UP. He also served as Director-Chief Executive of the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research inAgriculture (SEARCA), an intergovernmental organization, for six years (2003-2009) wherein he led SEARCA gain stature in the academic world andbecome a regional center of excellence for agriculture and rural development in Southeast Asia.

In 2000-2001 and 2003, he was Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and Research of the Department of Agriculture (DA). As Undersecretary of DA, he wasthe country’s chief negotiator in the Agriculture Negotiations of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and in various bilateral agriculture negotiations. Beforejoining the UP faculty in 1987,he wasa Research Fellow at the East West Center in Honolulu and Economist at the World Bankin Washington,D.C.

A recognized expert in Asia on poverty, food security, agricultural and rural development, human development, impact asse ssment, and governanceissues, he served as adviser to public chief executives and legislators, non-government organizations, and multi lateral development institutions such as theWorld bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), various United Nations (UN) agencies and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research(ACIAR).

He has led leadership positions in professional associations. He served as President of the Philippine Economic Society in 2006, President of the HumanDevelopment Network in 2003-2009, Founding Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Agricultural Policy Forum in 2003-2006, and Executive Secretary ofthe Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2003-2009. Currently, he is President of theAsian Society of Agricultural Economists.

Dr. Balisacan holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Hawaii, an MS degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of the Philippines LosBañosand a BS degree in Agriculture (magna cumlaude) from Mariano MarcosState University.

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Florencio B. AbadSecretaryDepartmentofBudgetand Management

Mr. Florencio B. Abad was appointed by President Benigno Aquino III as Secretary of Budget and Management in July2010. He also served as Secretary of Agrarian Reform during the late President Corazon Aquino’s administration andserved as Secretary of Education under the Arroyo administration.

He was elected member of the House of Representatives in 1987 representing the Lone District of Batanes. He wassubsequently re-elected in 1995, 1998 and 2001. He became president of the Liberal Party of the Philippines from 1999to 2004 and is currently the Vice President for Policy and Platforms.

Secretary Abad finished his Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and Bachelor of Laws at the Ateneo deManila University and passed the Bar Examination in 1985. A fellow of the Edward Mason Program in Public Policy andManagement at the Kennedy School of Government in Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he also holds aMasters in Public Administration degree.

Previously, Secretary Abad was a union organizer/trainer, research director of the Ateneo Center for Social Policy andPublic Affairs, and a legal and managementconsultant to different local and foreign foundations.

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Gregory L. DomingoSecretaryDepartmentofTrade and Industry

Mr. Gregory L. Domingo was appointed as Trade and Industry Secretary by President Benigno Aquino III in July 2010.He previously served as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for the Industry and InvestmentsGroup (IIG) and Managing Head of the Board of Investments (BOI) from May 2001 to April 2004.

Prior to his stints with the government, he was President of Carmelray-JTCI Corp. (CJC) from July 1997 to November2000. He worked for Chase-Manhattan Bank in various capacities from July 1989 – July 1997 and with a number offinancial institutions in the United States (First Boston, Drexel Burnham Lambert and Mellon Bank) from 1982 to 1989.Secretary Domingo also served as Vice Chairman of Belle Corporation and director for SM Investments Corp., BDOPrivate Bank, PASUDECO, Manila Electric Corp., Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club, Wharton-Penn Club, andForeign Exchange Association of the Philippines. He was also a member of the Open Market Committee of the BankersAssociation of the Philippines (BAP).

Secretary Domingo obtained his Masters of Science in Operations Research at the Wharton School-University ofPennsylvania in 1982, finished his MBA with distinction at the Asian Institute of Management in 1980, and graduatedwith a bachelor’s degree in ManagementEngineering at the Ateneo de Manila University in 1976.

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Rogelio L. SingsonSecretaryDepartmentofPublic Works and Highways

Mr. Rogelio L. Singson, in leading the State's engineering and construction arm as its 42nd head, advocatestransformation and innovation in governance through transparency and accountability, doing the right project, for therightprice and the right quality, and undertaking more public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

Secretary Singson has extensive experience in both government and private sector in the field of privatization andpublic-private partnership, management of tollroads and expressways, water and power utilities privatization, airports,seaports and resorts. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. after its re-privatization from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010 under new owners, the DMCI-Metro Pacific Consortium. He also servedin various executive positions both in government and private entities to include the position of Chairman and PresidentofBases Conversion and DevelopmentAuthority

His other past involvements in the public sector includes serving as Executive Director of the Coordinating Council ofthe Philippine Assistance Program which coordinate and monitor the official development assistance project andprograms from May 1991 to November 1992; and Assistant Cabinet Secretary under the Office of the PresidentCorazon C.Aquino from July 1987 to May 1991.

Secretary Singson obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of thePhilippines in 1971 and attended a Master's Program in Public & Business Management at the De La Salle University.He also attended various trainings abroad on PPP,privatization and Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Schemes.

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Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo AbayaSecretaryDepartmentofTransportation and Communications

Mr. Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya was appointed as Transportation and Communications Secretary by PresidentBenigno S. Aquino III on October 18, 2012, making him the 17th head of the department. Upon his assumption tooffice, Secretary Abaya was ordered by the President to continue intensifying the buildup of transportationinfrastructure in the country, in line with DOTC’s objective of providing the people with convenient, affordable, reliable,efficientand safe transport systems on land, sea and air.

Prior to his appointment, Secretary Abaya was a member of the House of Representatives, representing the 1st

District of Cavite for three consecutive terms beginning 2004. He chaired the Committee of Appropriations in the 15th

Congress.

Before joining public service, he was a Lieutenant Commander in the Philippine Navy, having earned this rank overthe course of 20 years on active duty. He started out as a naval officer aboard different vessels and was eventuallyassigned to the presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo. Notably, he served as aide-de-camp of former PresidentCorazon Aquino,over two decades before her son would appointhim to his own official family.

Secretary Abaya obtained his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of the Philippines-Diliman andreceived citations as a University and College Scholar. After a year in UP, he then entered the Philippine MilitaryAcademy (PMA) and later on was sent to the US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland, where he earnedhis Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. He also obtained his Master of Arts Degree in Electrical Engineering at CornellUniversity in Ithaca, New York. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Lawin 2005 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2007.

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Carlos Jericho L. PetillaSecretaryDepartmentofEnergy

Pr ior to his appointment as the Secretary of Energy in November 2012, Mr. Carlos Jer icho L. Petilla served as Governor of the Provinceof Leyte, Philippines since 2004.

As Governor, he focused on the provision of basic services by instituting various improvements in the province’s health care, education,and development infrastructures. His experience in information technology (IT) benefited Leyte through the improvement in governmentprocesses for better, more transparent and eff icient public service. These measures earned aw ards for Leyte, such as, “The Seal ofGood Housekeeping” (October 2011) and the “Gaw ad Pamana ng Lahi Aw ard” (October 2011) from the Department of Interior andLocal Government; “Most Business Friendly LGU Aw ard” (2011, 2010, 2008) from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry;and the “Hall of Fame - The Hospital Enhancement for Leyte’s Progress (HELP) Project” (2011) and “Hall of Fame - Presidential Aw ardfor Outstanding Leadership in Providing Quality Health Service to his Constituents from 2006-2010” (2010) from the Philippine HospitalAssociation.

Secretary Petilla previously headed the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) ofEastern Visayas. These regional councils are responsible for setting economic and social targets and directions as w ell as ensuringpeace, order and public safety in the w hole region.

Outside politics, Secretary Petilla has been involved in the IT industry for more than tw o decades. He w as President and CEO ofInternational Data Conversion Solution, Inc., and Accudata, Inc. w hich provides onshore and offshore business processing solutionsabroad. He is also a part-ow ner and consultant of DirectData Capture w ith business off ices in the United Kingdom and United States.

Secretary Petilla w as previously an educator for a number of years at the Ateneo de Manila University and consultant for various firms.

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Proceso J. AlcalaSecretaryDepartment of Agriculture

A civil engineer by profession, Mr. Proceso J. Alcala was appointed as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) by President BenignoS. Aquino III in June 30, 2010. Prior to his appointment, he served as a representative of the 2nd District of Quezon Province for two three-year terms (2004-2007 and 2007-2010).

As a law maker, Mr. Alcala authored the Organic Agricultural Act of 2010 (RA 10068). Mounts Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected LandscapeAct (RA 2718), and co-authored the Climate Change Act (RA 9729) and the Expanded Senior Citizens Act (RA 9994). Among other projects,he led the establishment of the Sentrong Pamilihan ng Produktong Agrikultura sa Quezon – a trading center in Sariaya town that allowedfarmers to sell their produce directly to wholesale buyers. This has resulted in increased incomes for their families. This trading center nowserves as a model throughout the country.

At the DA, Secretary Alcala laid the Agrikulturang Pilipino or Agri-Pinoy framework as the guide for the plans and goals of the Department fora progressive, sustainable and competitive national agriculture and fisheries sector. Through his leadership and hands-on managementstyle, he enjoined all stakeholders to put the farmers and fishers at the center of all programs, and helped restore trust in government.

With this in mind, he has visited all 80 provinces of the country, meeting and feeling the pulse of small farmers, f isherfolk and local off icials.This has resulted in field-based methods to deliver improved, effective and direct assistance to farmers, f ishers and agriculturalentrepreneurs.

With farmers’ hard work and support from the local government units and the private sector, the Philippines relinquished its status as thebiggest rice importer in the world. Instead, efforts have been intensif ied so that the country can be self-suff icient in rice by end of 2013 throughthe Food Staples Sufficiency Program.

Secretary Alcala obtained his B.S. Civil Engineering degree from the Luzonian University Foundation in 1978 and is a lifetime member of thePhilippine Institute of Civil Engineers.

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Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.SecretaryDepartmentofTourism

What trulymakes the Philippines a unique,amazing,and special placeto see?

For the Department of Tourism, it has found the simplest, most direct answer to the fundamental question of every travelerthrough its tourism campaign, It’s more fun in the Philippines. The new expression is a powerful, compelling idea that drawsstrength from the fact that it is a fundamental truth about the Philippines—the Philippines is not just a place to see, it is a place tobe.

The man behind this tagline that became a top trending topic on social media sites is a writer, mentor, former instructor,marketing communications expert, and one of the pillars of Philippine advertising – the Honorable Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.,Secretaryof the DepartmentofTourism.

Today with over 75,000 memes of the tagline contributed by people from all walks of life, the campaign has certainly built a newsense ofexcitementaround the tourism brand and elicited renewed enthusiasm for the country’s tourism industry.

In keeping with his promise to make tourism the “people’s business,” Secretary Jimenez aims to transform the department into aprimary selling unit with the ultimate goal of not only improving statistics, but also ensuring that every endeavor would be fulfillingand profitable for Filipinos. Under his leadership, the DOT has joined convergence projects with government agencies and theprivate sector, and activelyespoused policyreforms.

Secretary Jimenez hopes to build enough energy around tourism to give the Philippines the global attention it deserves.Brimming with confidence, he looks forward to meeting the target of 10 million foreign tourist arrivals by 2016, and seeing tourismfinallytake its place as a keydriver of socio-economic progress in the country, to make it “more fun” for all.

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Kim S. Jacinto-HenaresCommissionerBureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

Ms. Kim S. Jacinto-Henares was appointed as Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue on July 2010. Prior to herappointment, Commissioner Henares was Senior Private Sector Development Specialist at the Worldbank Group where sheco-convened for and in behalf of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Growth and Investment Climate WorkingGroup of the Philippine Development Forum to establish the national strategy for increasing growth and improving theinvestment climate in the Philippines. She was also in charge of the Worldbank’s National Program Supporting TaxAdministration Reform (NPSTAR) – a US$11 Million loan to the Bureau of Internal Revenue to implement reforms in taxadministration.

Commissioner Henares was the Deputy Commissioner for the Special Concerns Group of the BIR from August 2003 –November 2005 and was a consultant to the Commissioner from January 2003 – August 5, 2003. As consultant at theInternational Development and Legal Consultant, she served as trade expert to the EU funded ASEAN Single WindowProject, a pilot implementation of ASEAN Single Window between the Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Royal ThailandCustoms; International Law Expert for the development of a Philippine National Strategy of Accession to the Revised KyotoConvention;among others.

She has also previously held various positions in government such as Director of the National Power Corporation and PowerSector Assets & Liabilities Management Corp., Chairman of Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, Governor of Board ofInvestments and Representative of the InvestmentCoordinatingCommittee.

Commissioner Henares obtained her Master of Laws major in International and Comparative Law from GeorgetownUniversity in Washington D.C., U.S.A. She earned her Bachelor of Laws degree from Ateneo de Manila University andBachelor ofSciencein Commerce major in Accountingfrom DeLa Salle University.

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Rozzano Rufino B. BiazonCommissionerBureau ofCustoms

Mr. Ruffy Biazon was appointed by President Benigno S. Aquino III as the Commissioner of Customs on September 16,2011. He is a former member of the Philippine House of Representatives, serving in the 12th, 13th and 14th Congress from2001 to 2010. He represented the Lone Congressional District ofMuntinlupa City.

In Congress, he served as Chairman of the Committee on Metro Manila Development, Vice Chairman of the Committeeon National Defense and Security, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Information and Communications Technology, ViceChairman of the Committee on Appropriations and member of the Congressional Oversight Committee on Visiting ForcesAgreement.

His three terms as legislator was marked by very significant achievements. He was principal author of 8 Republic Acts andco-author of 36 others. In his last term in Congress, he filed a total of 81 bills and resolutions, most of which are national inscope.

For his exemplary performance as House Representative, Commissioner Biazon was cited by the Philippine Daily Inquireras “one of the most prolific legislators”. The Philippine Graphic Magazine also included him as one of the Top 100 YoungLeaders of the country and the Philippines Free Press Magazine as an Outstanding Congressman.

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Teresita J. HerbosaChairpersonSecurities and Exchange Commission

Ms. Teresita J. Herbosa was appointed as the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission in May 2011.Since her appointment, SEC’s operations have gone through complete computerization. She has embarked on anextensive capacity building of SEC personnel through training, recruitment and adoption of a performance-basedevaluation system. Chairperson Herbosa having specialized in litigation for more than 30 years, has directed the SECdepartments concerned to step up investigations and enforcement actions through the imposition of administrativesanctions and filing of criminal cases againstpersons who commit securities law violations.

Apart from her job at the SEC, by law, Chairperson Herbosa is a member of the Anti-Money Laundering Council(AMLC), heads the Business and Economic Sector of the Office for Competition under the DOJ, and is Chairperson ofthe Credit Information Corporation which is the central credit bureau of the country.

Prior to the SEC, she was a senior partner and the first female co-managing partner of the Angara Abello ConcepcionRegala & Cruz Law Office (ACCRALaw). She has also received numerous citations for her legal excellence from theInternational Financial Law Review in its publication “Guide to the World’s Leading International Business Law Firms2001 Edition”, the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (The Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms), and the International Who’s WhoofRegulatory Communications Lawyers,and other publications.

Chairperson Herbosa obtained her Master of Comparative Law degree from the University of Michigan Law School inAnn Arbor, Michigan. She graduated with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts cum laude and Bachelor of Laws cum laudefrom the University of the Philippines.

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Cosette V. CanilaoExecutive DirectorPublic-Private Partnership (PPP) Center

Ms. Cosette V. Canilao is the Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. Prior to joining thePPP Center, she was a Director of Standard Bank where she established and headed its distressed debt servicingbusiness in the Philippines. Ms. Canilao was also the President and CEO of the bank’s various SPV companies. Sheis also a former partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers where she headed the Crisis Management Practice and FinancialServices (FS) Industry consulting.She started her career in program lending and corporate banking.

Ms. Canilao holds a Master of Science in Finance degree from the University of the Philippines. She has attendednumerous trainings in the course ofher career including an executive program atHarvard Business School.

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Guillermo M. LuzPrivate Sector Co-ChairmanNational Competitiveness Council

Mr. Guillermo M. Luz is the Private Sector Co-Chairman of the National Competitiveness Council, a public-private sectorbody dedicated to developing a strategy for the long-term competitiveness of the Philippines through policy reforms,project implementation, institution-building,and performance monitoring.

He was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ayala Foundation from December 2006 to May 2011, afoundation which manages projects in education, environment, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, and communitydevelopment.He concurrentlyserved as Director ofAyala Museum from January2010 to May 2011

He was Executive Director of the Makati Business Club from 1987 to 2006, after joining its staff in 1983. While at MBC, heconcurrently served as Executive Director of the Philippines-United States Business Council, Philippine-British BusinessCouncil, Philippines-France Business Council, Philippines-Singapore Business Council, and Philippines-MalaysiaBusiness Council.

Mr. Luz was the Secretary-General of NAMFREL from 1992 to 2006, overseeing preparations for its Operation QuickCountand pollwatching in the 1992,1995,1998,2001,and 2004 elections.

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Erramon I. AboitizPresidentand ChiefExecutive OfficerAboitiz Equity Ventures

Mr. Erramon I. Aboitiz is the President and CEO of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Aboitiz Power Corporation, and Aboitiz& CompanyInc.

He also occupies various positions in other companies. He is the Chairman of Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., ThermaPower, Inc., SN Aboitiz Power, Davao Light & Power Co., Cotabato Light & Power Co., Subic EnerZone Corp., CitySavings Bank, San Fernando Electric Light and Power Co., and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. He is the Director of UnionBank of the Philippines, Pilmico Foods Corp., AboitizLand, Inc., and Family Business Development Center (Ateneode Manila University).

Mr. Aboitiz obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration major in Accounting and Financefrom Gonzaga University, Spokane,USA.

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Francisco (Paco) S. Sandejas, Ph.D.Managing PartnerNarra Venture Capital

Dr. Paco Sandejas is the Founder and Managing Partner of Narra Venture Capital ("NarraVC") which invests in high-technology companies in the fields of semiconductors, communications, computing, internet, software, and alternativeenergy. Based in the Philippines, Dr. Sandejas invests in Silicon Valley, the Philippines and other technology hubs of theUnited States and Asia. He assists NarraVC's investment companies and clients with early stage financing, marketing,business development, and strategic advice. NarraVC's management group in the Philippines also provides high-technologymanagement and consulting services. Some of NarraVC's successful past investments are SiRF (now CSR), InphiCorporation,and Sandbridge Technologies.

Dr. Sandejas is also on the boards of Quintic Holdings, Astute Networks, Stratpoint Technologies, PSI Technologies, XeptoComputing,Credit Information Corporation (Philippines),and Philippine DevelopmentFoundation.

Dr. Sandejas has Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University where he co-invented theGrating Light Valve. He holds six US and international patents. He completed his B.S. Applied Physics degree from theUniversity of the Philippines as its first summa cum laude and was awarded one of the Ten Outstanding Students of thePhilippines in 1989 by the Philippine President. He has worked as a research consultant for two start-ups in opticalnanotechnology,as a Product Manager at Applied Materials, and as Vice-PresidentatH&Q Asia Pacific.

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Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasGovernor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.A. Mabini St. cor. P. Ocampo St., Malate Manila

Telephone Number: (632) 708-7206 Fax Number: (632) 708-7209

Department of Agriculture

Secretary Proceso J. Alcala 4/F, DA Annex Bldg. Diliman, Quezon City Telephone Number: (632) 920-3986 / 920-2223

Fax Number: (632) 926-6426

Department of Budget and Management

Secretary Florencio B. Abad General Solano Street, San Miguel, Manila Telephone Number: (632) 735-4926 / 735-4929 Fax Number: (632) 735-1955

Department of Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla

Energy Center, Merritt Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig CityTelephone Number: (632) 840-2008 Fax Number: (632) 812-6194

Department of FinanceSecretary Cesar V. Purisima6/F, Department of Finance Building, Roxas Boulevard, ManilaTelephone Number: (632) 523-9215 / 523-9219 Fax Number: (632) 526-8474

� Bureau of CustomsCommissioner Rozzano Rufino B. BiazonBOC Bldg., South Harbor, Port Area, ManilaTelephone Number: (632) 527-4537 / 527-4573Fax Number: (632) 527-4573

� Bureau of Internal RevenueCommissioner Kim S. Jacinto-HenaresNational Office Bldg, Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon CityTelephone Number: (632) 921-0430 / 924-2915Fax Number: (632) 925-1789

� Securities and Exchange CommissionChairperson Teresita J. HerbosaSEC Bldg., EDSA, GreenhillsTelephone Number: (632) 584-5343 / 584-5767Fax Number: (632) 584-5498

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National Economic and Development AuthoritySecretary Arsenio M. Balisacan12 Jose Maria Blessed Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig CityTelephone Number: (632) 631-3716 / 3747 Fax Number: (632) 631-3747

� Public-Private Partnership Center Executive Director Cosette V. Canilao

NEDA sa QC, EDSA, Diliman, 1103 Quezon City Telephone Number: (632) 929-4968 / 929-5187Fax Number: (632) 929-8593

Department of Public Works and HighwaysSecretary Rogelio L. SingsonBonifacio Drive, Port Area, ManilaTelephone Number: (632) 304-3300 Fax Number: (632) 304-3020

Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.

Department of Tourism Bldg., T.M. Kalaw Street, Manila Telephone Number: (632) 523-8411 Fax Number: (632) 521-7374

Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo Industry and Investments Bldg., Senator Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityTelephone Number: (632) 890-9333 / 896-1166 Fax Number: (632) 899-5518

Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya The Columbia Tower, Brgy. Wack-Wack Ortigas Ave.,Mandaluyong City

Telephone Number: (632) 727-7109 Fax Number: (632) 726-7104

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Eleven Years of Commitment to the Investor Community

The effective implementation of the Government’s economic program and itssuccess depends on regular two-way dialogue between economic policy makersand the investment community.

The Investor Relations Office (IRO) was established in July 2001 to strengthenthe country’s relations w ith investors and other stakeholders by promoting activechannels of information flow and dialogue between economic policy makers andinvestors.

Based in the Philippine central bank, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), theIRO has a dedicated staff comprised of trained economists and communicationspecialists who work with colleagues in the BSP and the economic agencies toimplement a w ide-ranging programof investor relations activities.

As the Government has implemented its economic reform program over the lastten years, the IRO’s program of investor outreach has helped to ensure thatinvestor decisions benefit from a comprehensive understanding of the progressin reforms and w hat they mean for the economic fundamentals of the Philippines.

In turn, the Government’s economic reform program has made the economyrelatively more resilient amid the global f inancial and economic crisis. With stablemacroeconomic fundamentals, the Philippines remains as one of the most viableeconomies for investments in the emerging market.

The IRO is proud to have played a role in communicating the successes of theGovernment’s reform program in the last eleven years and is committed tocontinuing its efforts to promote the Philippine economy.

Serving Our Stakeholders in the Philippines and Internationally

The IRO provides services to a wide range of stakeholders –the Government’s economic agencies, f inancial institutions,credit rating agencies, bilateral and multilateralorganizations, domestic and foreign investors, the diplomaticcorps, business people, the media and the general public.All services to its stakeholders are underpinned by a set offundamental principles: transparency, accessibility,timeliness, consistency and feedback.

The IRO adopts a multi-pronged approach to serving itsstakeholders through:� Dissemination of key economic and financial information

about economic policy objectives and performance� Seeking market feedback on current and proposed policy

measures� Providing feedback to economic policy-makers about

investor sentiment� Facilitating candid and constructive dialogue between

policy-makers and investors

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The IRO undertakes a range of initiatives to build aw areness among domestic and international investment audiences around theGovernment’s economic reform program, promote specif ic investment opportunities in the Philippines and facilitate information exchange anddialogue betw een key economic policy decision-makers in the Government and domestic/international investors. These initiatives include:� Regular Economic Briefings to update the business community, media and industry organizations on the country’s economic

performance� Investor Roadshows to bring the Government’s resilient economic performance record, commitment to sound economic management

and responsible reformto members of the international f inancial community� Media Briefings to raise aw arenessof the Government’s progress in economic reforms and plans for ongoing reforms� Government Policy Roadshows to increase the business community’s understanding of government policy measures to generate

support for the policy implementation process� Publications to inform policy-makers about market developments and sentiment� E-mail service to keep investors and other investorsabreast of data releases on a regular basis� An English Language website, www.iro.ph, to provide a w ide range of easily accessible information about the Philippines’ economic

performance and the government’s economic policies. The website serves as a warehouse of valuable information such as economicbriefing presentations, press releasesand economic and statistical data.

Contact InformationFor further information about the Investor

Relations Office, or about the Philippine

economy, please contact:Claro P. Fernandez

Investor Relations Office Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

A. Mabini St. cor. P. Ocampo St.

Malate Manila, Philippines 1004Tel: (632) 708-7487 / (632) 336-7124

Email: [email protected]: (632) 708-7489

Website: www.iro.ph

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