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Table of Contents

Foreword i

Table of Contents ii

List of Tables iii

List of Acronyms v

Executive Summary ix

Chapter I: In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth 1

Chapter II: Macroeconomy 3

Chapter III: Industry and Services Sector 7

Chapter IV: Agriculture 13

Chapter V: Accelerating Infrastructure Development 19

Chapter VI: Towards a Resilient and Inclusive and Financial System 24

Chapter VII: Good Governance and rule of Law 30

Chapter VIII: Social Development 36

Chapter IX: Peace and Security 45

Chapter X: Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the Environment and Natural Resources 49

Credits 56

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List of Tables and Figures

Table 2.1 Gross Regional Domestic Product (in P ‘000), Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014 3

Figure 2.1 Percentage share in GRDP by Industry Origin, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 3

Table 2.2 Gross Regional Domestic Product Growth Rate (in percent), Calabarzon:2013 to 2014

4

Table 2.3 Percentage Share in the Gross Domestic Product and Rank among 17 Regions, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013

4

Table 2.4 Employment Indicators (in percent), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 5

Table 2.5 Labor Force Participation, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 5

Table 3.1 Gross regional domestic product in the industry sector (at constant prices), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

7

Table 3.2 Gross regional domestic product in the service sector (at constant prices), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

8

Table 3.3 Business Name Registration by Province, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 8

Table 3.4 Technology interventions, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 9

Table 3.5 Number of firms assisted per technology, Calabarzon: 2014 10

Table 3.6 Packaging and labeling, Calabarzon: 2014 10

Table 3.7 Calabarzon Tourist Arrivals (in P ‘000), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 11

Table 4.1 Gross Value Added in Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing (AHFF) (in P ‘000 at constant prices), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

13

Table 4.2 Inflation Rates among Basic Commodities (in percent), Calabarzon: 2013to 2014

14

Table 4.3 Yield of Major Commodities (in mt/ha), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 15

Table 4.4 Volume of Production of Major Crops (in mt), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 16

Table 4.5 Volume of Production of Major Commodities (in mt), Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

17

Table 4.6 Number of persons employed in agriculture (in thousand persons), Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

17

Table 5.1 Batangas Port throughput (Passenger, Shipcalls and Cargo), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

19

Table 5.2 Status of Household Electrification Regionwide, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

22

Table 5.3 Status of Electrification by Province, Calabarzon: 2014 22

Table 6.1 Number of Offices by Type of Bank, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014 23

Figure 6.1 Total resources by type of bank, (in P billion) Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013 24

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Table 6.2 Number of ATMs, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014 24

Table 6.3 Microfinance statistics, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013 24

Figure 6.2 Outstanding loans and savings component (in P million), Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013

25

Table 6.4 Number of Cooperatives According to Type, Calabarzon: 2014 25

Table 6.5 Tax Revenues (in P million), Calabarzon: 2012 27



Table 7.1 Top 50 Competitive Municipalities and Cities in Calabarzon 31

Table 7.2 LGUs in Calabarzon included in 2014 CMCI’s top 5 municipalities in economic dynamism category

31

Table 7.3 Revenue collection’s targets and accomplishments (in P million), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

32

Table 8.1 Basic education key performance indicators and accomplishments (in percent), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

38

Table 8.2 TVET key performance indicators and accomplishments, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

39

Table 8.3 Higher Education Key Performance Indicators and Accomplishments, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

40

Table 8.4 Number of Poor Households Covered by 4Ps, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 41

Table 8.5 CARP Accomplishments, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014 43

Table 9.1 Comparative Provincial Crime Statistics, Calabarzon, 2014 46

Table 9.2 Comparative Crime Statistics (PNP Blotter/Traffic), Calabarzon, 2014 46

Figure 9.1 Comparative Crime Statistics (PNP Blotter Based/ Traffic), Calabarzon, 2014

46

Table 9.3 List of Tourist Assistance Center, Calabarzon, 2014 47

Table 9.4 Trainings conducted by the PNP Region IV‐A, Calabarzon, 2013‐2014 48

Table 10.1 Indicators on management of natural resources, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

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Table 10.2 Indicators on adaptive capacities of communities, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

51

Table 10.3 Total Suspended Particulate in Selected Provinces, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

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List of Acronyms

AFF Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

A&F Agriculture & Fisheries

AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines

ALS Alternative Learning System

AR Achievement Rate

ARC Agrarian Reform Communities

ARTA‐RCS Annual Anti‐Red Tape Act Report Card Survey

ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ATM Automated Teller Machine

BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

BPLS Business Permit Licensing System

BT Business Tax

BuB Bottom‐up Budgeting

CACOPMAI Candelaria Coconut and other Products Manufacturers Association, Inc.

CARP Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

CCA Climate Change Adaptation

CDD Community Driven Development Program

CHR Cohort Survival Rate

CLIP Comprehensive Local Integration Program

CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Program

CMCI Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index

CMTS Cellular Mobile Telephone System

COE Center of Excellence

COD Center of Development

CPT Cleaner Production Technology

CR Completion Rate

CWWTL Cavite Waste Water Treatment Laboratory

CY Calendar Year

DATBED DOST‐Academe‐Technology‐based Enterprise Development

DO Dissolved Oxygen

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EBEIS Enhanced Basic Education Information System

EE Economic Enterprise

ELA Executive and Legislative Agenda

ESGPPA Expanded Student Grant‐in‐Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation

FC Fees and Charges

GMP Good Manufacturing Practices

GOCCs Government‐owned and controlled corporations

GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product

HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

HFEP Health Facility Enhancement Project

ICT Information, Communication and Technology

IDD Ideation, Design and Development

IHBSS HIV/AIDS Behavioral and Serological Survey

KALAHI‐CIDSS Kapit‐Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan ‐ Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services

KAMATA Kababaihang Mangingisda at Maghahalaman ng Talim

KP Katarungang Pambarangay

LAD Land Acquisition and Distribution

LEA Law Enforcement Agencies

LGUs Local Government Units

LRT Light Rail Transit

LTIA Lupon Tagapamayapa Incentives and Awards

MDG Millennium Development Goals

MPEX Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program

MRF Material Recovery Facilities

MSMED Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development

MSMEs Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

NCC National Competitiveness Council

NEC National Epidemiology Center

NER Net Enrollment Rate

NGA National Government Agencies

NGP National Greening Program

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NHTS‐PR National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction

NICCEP National Industry Clustering Enhancement Program

OF Overseas Filipinos

PAMANA Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan

PCC Philippine Carabao Center

PCF Performance Challenge Fund

PDPFP Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan

PESFA Private Education Student Financial Assistance

PPAs Programs, Projects, and Activities

PRDC Packaging Research and Development Center

PSIP PPP School Infrastructure Projects

PTAs Parents and Teachers’ Associations

RA Republic Act

RCC Regional Competitive Committee

RDC Regional Development Council

RDP Regional Development Plan

RLAs Regional Line Agencies

RML Regional Metrology Laboratory

RPT Real Property Tax

RSTL Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory

RVCL Regional Volumetric and Calibration Laboratory

SETUP Small Enterprise Technology Program

SGH Seal of Good Housekeeping

SGLG Seal of Good Local Governance

SIPAG Sustaining Interventions for Poverty Alleviations and Governance

SLEX South Luzon Expressway

SLF Sanitary Landfill

SLP Sustainable Livelihood Program

SMERA Small and Medium Enterprises Roving Academy

SMEs Small and Medium Enterprises

SP Sanguniang Panlalawigan

SPMS Strategic Performance Management System

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SSF Shared Service Facility

STAR Southern Tagalog Arterial Road

STEP Special Training for Employment Program

STuFAP Student Financial Assistance Program

TACs Tourist Assistance Centers

TAPI Technology Application and Promotion Institute

TCV Total Crime Volume

TEU Twenty‐foot Equivalent Units

TPSC Tanauan Packaging Service Center

TVET Technical Vocational Education and Training

TWSP Training for Work Scholarship Program

UCBs Universal and Commercial Banks

4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

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Executive Summary The 2014 Calabarzon Regional Development Report seeks to assess the progress in achieving the targets in the revalidated RDP‐Results Matrices. With an overall goal of poverty in multiple dimensions reduced and massive quality employment created, the regional line agencies (RLAs) pursued various initiatives to address the targets of the Regional Development Plan (RDP) in partnership with the local government units (LGUs), the private sector and the civil society organizations. These initiatives contributed to the generally optimistic socioeconomic performance of the region. The 2014 gross regional domestic product shows that Calabarzon’s economy slowed down at 5.1 percent growth from 6.7 percent in the previous year. Nonetheless, data shows that Calabarzon is directed towards the goal of becoming a more industrial region. The industry sector remained to be the primary contributor to the regional economy, further increasing its current contribution to 62.1 percent from the previous 61.3 percent share. The services sector contributed 32.2 percent while agriculture and fisheries shared 5.7 percent. The industry sector increased to 6.5 percent in 2014 from 6.3 percent in the previous year, much higher than the year’s targeted growth rate of 4.5 to 5.5 percent. This is mainly attributed to the expansion of the manufacturing subsector owing to the increased demand for manufactured goods during the period as well as the improved business climate and enhanced productivity of enterprises through technology transfer including the micro, small and medium enterprises in the region. The construction subsector, however, slowed down to 2.9 percent during the year from 8.6 percent in 2013. This may be attributed to the decline in the performance of private construction as influenced by the implementation of new loan policies by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), while public construction was tight due to the slow adjustments of government agencies to the implementation of new public expenditure protocols. Mining and quarrying as well as electricity, gas and water supply subsectors also declined at 2.8 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the services sector decelerated to 3.8 percent in 2014 from 7.9 percent in the previous year, far below the targeted growth rate of 8.2 to 9.2 percent. This was due to the slowdown in all subsectors, except in transportation, storage and communication. The subsector maintained its growth at 6.3 percent and supported the bullish performance of the manufacturing industry. Improved infrastructure support contributed to the upbeat performance in the subsector. Likewise, the improved performance of the Batangas Port as an alternative to the issue of port congestion in Manila may have contributed to it. On the other hand, the performance of the real estate, renting and business activities subsector dropped to 3.4 percent from the previous 10.3 percent as affected by the stricter implementation of new loan policies by the BSP. Recently, a major housing developer has been marred by controversy thus affecting household decisions to invest. Financial intermediation subsector also declined to 8.7 percent from 14.0 percent in the previous year which may be affected by the huge number of insurance claims against the damages brought by typhoon and other extreme events in 2014.

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The agriculture and fisheries sector’s growth declined to negative 1.3 percent from 3.7 percent in the previous year, lower than the growth target of 2.7 to 3.7 percent. This can be attributed to the effects of the damages caused by pest infestation and the onslaught of typhoon Glenda during the year which pulled down the production of major crops in the region, primarily rice, coconut and livestock. This also affected the higher inflation rates among agricultural commodities in the region. Although the growth targets were not achieved, employment indicators were in the upside in 2014. The employment rate in the region increased to 91.8 percent, although it is still below the target of 93.9 – 94.1 for 2014. Meanwhile, government initiatives on job creation and improved business climate resulting to higher investment confidence in the region partly contributed to improved employment statistics. Latest official poverty statistics (2012) indicate that the region is among the least poor nationwide in terms of poverty (14.3 %) and subsistence incidence (3.9%). In terms of magnitude, however, it is among the highest nationwide due to its huge population. Contributing to the number of poor families in the region is the in‐migration of poor families from other provinces outside the region and NCR. With a consistent GRDP growth rate of more than five percent since 2011, aggressive employment generation, provision of livelihood opportunities as well as direct assistance provided through the 4Ps and other anti ‐poverty initiatives, the region is optimistic that the poverty targets will be met. Efforts to reduce the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters and external shocks need to be intensified to improve regional performance and ensure sustainable growth. In 2014, about 1.6 million individuals were affected by typhoon Glenda with 74 persons dead and 674 injured, and damaged 326,801 houses. Agricultural production in the region was mainly affected by the disaster. Thus, efforts must be directed to improve resilience of all sectors to risks and caused by natural disasters and occurrences. Apart from natural hazards and extreme events, increased total crime volume in the region must also be addressed to boost socioeconomic climate. Likewise, the environmental costs of economic development must be continuously reduced and managed.

Chapter 1 | In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth 1

Chapter 1

IN PURSUIT OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Introduction

This chapter discusses the regional performance and the factors that contributed to the

achievement of inclusive growth. The region aims to attain inclusive and sustained growth

through: 1) high, sustained and inclusive economic growth; 2) provision of equal access to

development opportunities; and c) delivery of social safety nets.

Assessment

The Calabarzon gross regional domestic product (GRDP) decelerated to 5.1 percent in 2014

from 6.7 percent in the previous year, missing the target of 5.7 to 6.7 percent. Nonetheless,

Calabarzon remains to be among the regions with large contribution to the national

economy. Despite the decline in GRDP, employment posted better performance at 91.8

percent or one percentage points (ppts) higher than the previous year of 90.8 percent.

Likewise, unemployment rate decreased by 1.5 ppts from 9.8 in 2013 to 8.3 percent in 2014.

However, underemployment posted 18.7 percent in 2014, higher than the target of

17.5 percent.

In the attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDG), the net enrolment ratio in

elementary education, gender parity index in elementary and secondary education,

proportion of fully immunized children, maternal mortality ratio, contraceptive prevalence

rate, tuberculosis detection and mortality rate remains to be a challenge. Prevalence of

underweight children under 5 years of age and infant mortality rate have medium probability

of achievement while the rest of the indicators have high probability of attainment.

In terms of infrastructure, among the projects completed is the STAR Toll Way 2 project, a

two-lane, 19.4-kilometer expressway connecting Lipa City and Batangas City. Other major

infrastructure projects programmed in 2014 are the Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike

Project and the Cavite Laguna Expressway project.

Banks remains to be the leading source of credit in Calabarzon. There are now at least 11

banks per city/municipality in the region, which is one bank higher than the 2013 record.

Cooperatives provided an alternative to those who cannot access credit. Resource

mobilization for the local government units (LGUs) is also being enhanced and strengthened

to allow LGUs to have more revenue channels aside from internal revenue allotment through

the LGU public financial management project, funded by the European Union project.

Chapter 1 | In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth 2

Peace and security was favorable for socio-economic activities as crime rate remained

manageable. This can be attributed to efficient crime reporting and resolution initiatives of

the Philippine National Police Regional Office IV-A. Significant improvements were noted in

access to basic social services in Quezon Province, which is among the vulnerable areas in the

region in terms of armed conflicts.

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) was mainstreamed in

various local development plans and supported by the institutionalization and creation of

local disaster risk reduction and management offices. All the five provinces prepared their

DRR and CCA – enhanced Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plans but only

Cavite province was approved by its Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP). It is expected that the

PDPFPs of Rizal, Laguna, Quezon and Batangas will be approved by the Regional Land Use

Committee and by their respective SP in 2015.

The passage of the Republic Act (RA) 10587, otherwise known as the “Environmental

Planning Act of 2013” will also ensure environmental protection and management. The

Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape has been upgraded into a National Park to

further protect the area from environmental degradation and promote conservation of

indigenous flora and fauna. There were also initiatives on the conservation of the Marikina

River basin that will benefit the Provinces of Laguna and Rizal. These initiatives are supportive

of the National Greening Program and Disaster Risk Reduction Act.

Challenges and Prospects

The region is likely to sustain its growth with the strengthened industry and services sector as

well as advancement in agriculture. However, Calabarzon faces challenges on regulatory

processes for financial inclusion, inflation and external shocks, addressing underemployment,

the attainment of MDG targets and the ASEAN Economic Integration, and provision of safety

nets for vulnerable workers.

Chapter 2 | Macroeconomy 3

Chapter 2

MACROECONOMY

Introduction

This chapter discusses the region’s overall economic performance in terms of

macroeconomic indicators such as poverty, employment, inflation and subsector

performance along with the prospects for the succeeding year.

Assessment

Gross Regional Domestic Product

Calabarzon 2014 GRDP at constant 2000 prices (Table 2.1) is at P1,230,928,041, missing the

2014 target by 1.5 percent. The industry sector expanded to P764,364,209 and slightly

exceeded the target by 0.7 percent. Industry and services sectors remain to be the major

contributors to the GRDP at P717,979,850 and P384,675,718, respectively. Both the industry

and services sectors’ growth fall within the year’s target.

Table 2.1 Gross Regional Domestic Product (in P ‘000), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Source: Updated Calabarzon RDP 2011-2016 and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

The industry sector continued to

be the top contributor to the

regional economy as it further

increased to 62.1 percent share

in 2014 and affirmed

Calabarzon’s role as a top

industrial region in the country.

The services sector contributed

32.2 percent to the economy of

Indicators/Units Target Year

(2014) 2013 2014 GRDP 1,237,736,148 to 1,249,446,046 1,170,989,734 1,230,928,041

Agriculture and Forestry 73,304,435 to 74,016,820 71,238,518 70,279,525 Fishing 17,821,379 to 17,994,571 17,319,125 18,638,919 Industry 751,735,463 to 758,915,362 717,989,936 764,364,209 Services 413,065,704 to 416,883,318 381,761,280 396,284,307

Figure 2.1 Percentage share in GRDP by Industry

Origin, 2013 and 2014


the region, while the agriculture’s share declined to 5.7 percent due to the damages of

typhoon and pest infestations during the year (Figure 2.1).

With its 17.2 percent share in the GDP, the Calabarzon region remains second to the National

Capital Region (36.3 percent) as major contributor to the national economy. The region

contributed 0.9 ppt to the national GDP growth rate of 6.1 percent for 2013-2014. The

regional growth is mainly due to the faster growth in the industry and services sectors, with

4.0 ppts and 1.2 ppts increase, respectively. The Calabarzon region also posted P73,908 per

capita GRDP which is higher than the national average.

Table 2.2 Gross Regional Domestic Product Growth Rate (in percent),

Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Source: Updated Calabarzon RDP 2011-2016, PSA

While the region posted a negative rate of growth for AHFF in 2014, it maintained its position

as second to Central Luzon in terms of percentage share in the country’s GVA for the sector.

The services sector’s growth also dipped to 3.8 percent in 2014 from 8.1 percent in the

previous year. The decline in the sector’s growth can be attributed to the slower growth of all

subsectors except transportation, storage and communication, which grew strongly at 6.3

percent. The region remains second to NCR in terms of percentage share to the country’s

GVA for services.

The industry slightly grew from 6.3 percent in 2013 to 6.5 percent in 2014. The region

maintained its commanding lead for the sector with 31.9 percentage share of the country’s

GVA for industry.

Table 2.3 Percentage share in the Gross Domestic Product and Rank among 17 Regions, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Source: PSA

Indicators/ Units

Target Actual

(2014) 2013 2014 GRDP 5.7 to 6.7 6.7 5.1 AFF 2.9 to 3.9 3.8 1.3 Industry 4.7 to 5.7 6.3 6.5 Services 8.2 to 9.2 8.1 3.8

Indicators

% Share to GDP Rank Among 17 Regions

2013 2014 2013 GRDP 17.3 17.2 2nd to NCR

AFF 10.1 9.8 2nd to Central Luzon Industry 32.4 31.9 First Services 10.0 9.8 Second to NCR


Poverty

The poverty situation declined from 2009 to 2012 as percentage of poor families increased

from 10.8 percent in 2009 to 11.2 percent in 2012 while magnitude of poor population falling

below the poverty threshold remains the same at 14.3 percent. This translates to increase in

the subsistence incidence of poor population from 4.5 in 2009 to 5.4 percent in 2014.

Despite the increase in poverty incidence, the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target of

reducing poverty 9.6 percent in 2015 is attainable.

Labor and Employment

The employment situation in the region experienced an uptrend in 2014 as employment rate

increased to 91.8 percent. However, this is still below the target of 93.9 – 94.1 employment

rate. The unemployment rate declined by 1.0 ppt in 2014 to 8.3 percent from 9.2 percent in

the previous year. This is lower than the RDP target of 8.6 to 9.4 percent annually.

Underemployment rate remains high in 2014 at 18.7, which is higher than the 2014 target of

less than 17.5 percent. With many industries in the region and its proximity to the NCR,

Calabarzon has been a destination of jobseekers from all over the country, thus, the tendency

for the region to have higher unemployment levels compared with the national average.

Table 2.4 Employment Indicators (in percent), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Source: Updated Calabarzon RDP 2011-2016, PSA and DOLE Region IV-A

The number of people entering the labor force grew by 2.0 percent from 8.3 million in 2013

to 8.4 million in 2014. Moreover, labor force participation rate increased to 65.5 percent

during the year which is higher by 1.0 ppt compared to that in 2013. Employment rate is

projected to increase within 93.9 to 94.1 percent from 2013 to 2016.

Table 2.5 Labor Force Participation, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Source: PSA and DOLE Region IV-A

Indicators/

Units

Target Actual

(Growth Rate)

2013 2014 2013 2014

Employment rate 93.9 – 94.1 93.9 – 94.1 90.8 91.8

Unemployment rate 8.6 to 9.4 8.6 to 9.4 9.2 8.3

Underemployment rate Less than 17.5 Less than 17.5 17.9 18.7

Indicators/

Units

Actual

2013 2014

Population 15 years and above (‘000) 8, 269 8,438

Labor Force Participation Rate 64.5 65.5


Inflation

The region’s inflation rate decreased from 3.2 percent in 2013 to 2.4 percent in 2014, which

is lower than the RDP target. Generally, inflation rate remains to be within the target.

However, the increase in inflation rates of basic commodities including rice, fruits and

vegetables, is mainly due to the damages brought by typhoon Glenda.


The development trend is towards strengthened industry and services sector since various

initiatives went underway to enhance the competitiveness of industries and local

government units. Further, the region’s efforts in accelerating and strengthening the

infrastructure development and project monitoring and evaluation will boost business

confidence resulting to increased investment generation. The region’s efforts to reduce

poverty and provide employment opportunities in industry, services and agriculture sectors

through direct interventions and convergence of initiatives will further improve the

macroeconomic conditions in Calabarzon. However, to sustain and improve the current

macroeconomic conditions, the region still need to meet the growth rates and employment

targets including the need to maintain stable inflation rate.

Chapter 3 | Industry and Services Sector 7

Chapter 3

INDUSTRY AND SERVICES SECTOR

Introduction

This chapter highlights the achievements of the industry and services sector in support to the targets and strategies in the Regional Development Plan 2011-2016.

Assessment Industry and Services Sector’s Share to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) The industry sector contributes the biggest share of the region’s economy at 62.1 percent while the services come in second at 32.2 percent as of 2014. The percentage share of industry has increased by 0.2 ppt while that of services decreased by 4.1 ppts. Also noteworthy is that the region remains to be the industrial powerhouse of the country having the largest share of more than a third of the country’s total industrial output. Industry Sector’s Growth Rates The growth for the industry sector increased from 6.3 percent in 2013 to 6.5 percent mainly due to the expansion of the manufacturing and electricity, gas and water supply subsector. The contraction in the construction subsector in 2014 may be partly due to the tightening in the public construction owing to the adjustments of government agencies to comply with the new expenditure management protocol.

Table 3.1 Gross regional domestic product in the industry sector (at constant prices), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Sector GRDP (in ‘000) Growth Rate (in %)

2013 2014 12-13 13-14

INDUSTRY SECTOR 717,989,936 764,364,209 6.3 6.5

Mining and Quarrying 2,100,696 2,158,842 12.0 2.8

Manufacturing 620,057,884 664,102,978 6.7 7.1

Construction 57,295,160 58,960,004 8.6 2.9

Electricity. Gas and Water Supply 38,536,196 39,142,386 (2.4) 1.6

Source: PSA Services Sector’s Growth Rates The services sector contracted at 4.1 percent in 2014 due to slowdown in all subsectors except in the transportation, storage and communication. The significant decline from 10.3 percent to 3.4 percent in the growth in the real estate subsector may be influenced by the new policies on real estate loans implemented by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The


financial intermediation performance drop from 14.0 percent to 8.7 percent may also be affected by the new BSP requirements on real estate lending as well as the huge number of insurance claims against the damages brought by typhoon Glenda in 2014.

Table 3.2 Gross regional domestic product in the service sector (at constant prices), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Sector GRDP (in ‘000) Growth Rate (in %)

2013 2014 12-13 13-14

SERVICE SECTOR 381,761,280 396,284,307 7.9 3.8

Transportation, Storage & Communication 75,989,886 80,753,164 6.3 6.3

Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles,

Motorcycles, Personal and Household

Goods

90,596,166 91,414,801 3.7 0.9

Financial Intermediation 42,441,010 46,120,219 14.0 8.7

Real Estate, Renting & Business Activities 103,088,909 106,573,140 10.3 3.4

Public Administration & Defense;

Compulsory Social Security 14,613,386 15,428,375 6.0 5.6

Other Services 55,031,923 55,994,608 8.7 1.7

Source: PSA Business Climate

Based on the 2014 Performance Governance Scorecard Report, 117 out of 142 local government units (LGUs) now have Streamlined Business Permit Licensing System. The business registration can now be done within 15 minutes. Under the present system, a total of 58,820 firms were registered, which was slightly higher compared to the 58,657 target (Table 3.1). Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) A major component of the MSMED Program is the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project which aims to improve the competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them with machinery, equipment, tools, systems, skills and knowledge under a shared system. In 2014, the following SSF Projects were launched:

a. Coconut Products Processing (Candelaria Coconut and other Products Manufacturers Association, Inc.-CACOPMAI Building Nursery Site, Masin Norte Candelaria);

Province Business Name Registration

2013 2014

Target Actual Target Actual

Batangas 8,772 10,824 12,643 11,856

Cavite 8,100 13,152 16,857 14,214

Laguna 9,038 11,880 12,902 14,679

Quezon 3,779 4,746 4,816 5,737

Rizal 11,266 10,851 11,439 12,334

Total 40,955 51,453 58,657 58,820

Source: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

Table 3.3 Business Name Registration by

Province, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014


b. Ube Processing Facility (Halang Farmers Association, Inc. at Sitio Halang, Bayugo, Jalajala);

c. Fish Processing (Sipsipin Multi-Purpose Cooperative at Jalajala) d. Common Processing & Packaging Center (Boyet Ynares Ladies Movement at

Binangonan); e. Establishment of a Sustainable Garment Project for the Womenfolk of Samahan ng

Kababaihang Mangingisda at Maghahalaman ng Talim (KAMATA at Binangonan); f. Ginger Processing Center (Sampaloc ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative at Tanay) g. Coffee Processing Center (Cavite State University-Indang); and h. Footwear Production (Association of Shoes and Bags Maker and Retailer of Biñan)

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provided innovative and support services to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), enhance environmental protection, boost efficiency in the resource utilization, create employment and raise the standard of living of the people in the region. DOST implemented the following:

a. Small Enterprise Technology Program (SETUP) b. development of new label design, training and technical consultancy thru the Packaging

Research and Development Center (PRDC) and the Tanauan Packaging Service Center (TPSC);

c. testing and calibration services strategically located in the industrialized provinces of Cavite, Laguna and Batangas;

d. DOST-Academe-Technology-based Enterprise Development (DATBED); and e. Advocacy and seminar.

A total of 40 projects were approved amounting to P48 million under the SETUP and 22 projects amounting to P4 million were provided to community-based projects under the Grants-In-Aid Program. Furthermore, a total of 379 firms were assisted with 375 science and technology interventions which contributed to the generated total gross sales amounting to P753 million and provided employment 1,203 persons.

Table 3.4 Technology interventions, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Indicators 2013 2014

Target Actual Target Actual Number of MSMEs adopting new technology

54 54 57 62

Number of MSMEs developed and assisted

58 112 64 317

Number of Technology Interventions provided that resulted to increased employment

248 237 194 375

Source: DTI In 2014, 62 MSMEs adopted new technology that is 8.77 percent higher than the 2014 target. Calabarzon also exceeded its target MSMEs developed and assisted with 317 MSMEs


recorded during the year. A total 375 technology interventions (93 percent higher than the target) contributed to increase employment of 91.8 percent in 2014.

Table 3.5 Number of firms assisted per technology, Calabarzon: 2014

Technology 2014 Targets Accomplishment

A. MPEX 15 15 B. CPT 10 10 C. Energy Audit 10 10 D. FST 5 7 E. Biogas 6 7

Source: Department of Science and Technology In addition, three DATBED projects amounting to P9.08 million were approved and funded by Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI). DATBED provides assistance through funding, training initiatives, and access to facilities and the latest technologies. At the same time, DATBED also develops income-generating projects for the school with which the aspiring technopreneur is connected. DOST’s campaign for Food Safety in the Region includes trainings to promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Basic Food Hygiene to different sectors. Training of food handlers regarding the hazards confronting their products, safe handling and preparation of food and good hygienic practice, is an essential part of any strategy to improve the safety and quality of foods. Likewise, HACCP is used in the food industry to identify potential food safety hazards, so that major actions can be taken to lessen or get rid of the risk of danger. Seminar-workshops were conducted to five companies through consultancy, conduct of trainings, and document preparations for compliance with other technical requirements for accreditation. The project generated an estimated amount of P145 million as counterpart of Food Safety Inter-Agency Program member-agencies and companies. Likewise, DOST provides technical assistance to enhance the food safety aspect of street foods vending business operations in Municipalities of Bacoor City, Cavite, Mulanay, Quezon, and Sta. Rosa City Laguna through the conduct of trainers training on GMP to 20 members of each city/municipal food safety team members and technical assistance in drafting street foods vending ordinance. Fifty-five (55) SMEs were assisted for label design development and mostly for food products.

Table 3.6 Packaging and labelling, Calabarzon: 2014

Source: DTI The establishment of an Ideation, Design and Development Laboratory (IDD) served as venue for need-driven R&D/Floor Shop R&D and "melting pot" for potential technopreneurs. The

Indicators 2014 Targets Accomplishment

Packaging and labelling design provided 55 55

Number of firms assisted 55 55


laboratory has a 3D printer where a research institution can now experiment with new ideas and numerous design iterations with no extensive time or tooling expense. Two SUCs, Laguna State Polytechnic University- San Pablo and Batangas State University, already forged commitments to setup the similar laboratories for the industries in their communities. Tourism In 2014, domestic same day tourist arrivals reached at 14.49 million or about 39.6 percent higher than the targeted 10.38 million. However, foreign same-day tourist arrivals it fell short from the targeted 474,000. Compared to the previous year, number of domestic same day tourists increased by 52.4 percent, from 9.51 million in 2013 to 14.49 million in 2014. However, the number of foreign same day tourist arrivals decreased by 11.3 percent from 502,000 in 2013 to 445,000 in 2014. Overnight domestic tourists significantly increased by 25.8 percent from 1.8 million in 2013 to 2.3 million in 2014. However, the number of foreign overnight tourist arrivals decreased by 13 percent from 138,000 in 2013 to 120,000 in 2014. Table 3.7 Calabarzon Tourist Arrivals, 2013 and 2014 (in P ‘000), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Source: Department of Tourism (DOT) The increase in number of tourist arrivals can be attributed to the following factors:

a. consistent submission of data by stakeholders; b. more tourist products developed; c. new roads construction to connect the destinations under the DOT-DPWH Convergence

Program; d. adoption of the provisions of RA 9593, or the Tourism Act of 2009, by the LGUs; e. completion of Tourism Master Plans and CLUPs by LGUs; and

Indicator

2013 2014

Target Actual % change

Target Actual % change

Total same day tourists

Domestic 9,265 9,514 2.6 10,377 14,491 39.6

Foreign 460 502 9.1 474 445 (6.1)

Total overnight tourists

Domestic 1,358 1,792 38.5 1,521 2,255 53.3

Foreign 83.12 138 66 85.61 120 40.2

Number of accredited tourism

establishments

80 95 18.8 120 135 12.5

Number of rooms from DOT-

accredited tourism establishments

1,867 1,959 4.9 1,904 2,164 13.7

Number of employees employed by

DOT- accredited establishments

3,609 3,668 1.6 3,789 4,096 8.1


f. support provided by other line agencies. In 2013, 95 establishments were accredited by the DOT to surpass the regional target of 80. Same trend was observed in 2014 wherein 135 tourism establishments were accredited by DOT, exceeding the target of 120. Overall, the number of DOT-accredited tourism establishments increased by 42.1 percent from 2013 to 2014. This resulted to an increase in number of rooms from DOT-accredited tourism establishments increased by 10.5 percent from 2013 to 2014. Protection of consumer welfare In 2013, the level of consumer awareness and satisfaction of quality goods and services registered at 57 percent or about 3.64 percent higher than the target of 55 percent. On the other hand, in 2014, 564 firms were monitored for compliance to the different Fair Trade Laws and DAO 02:2007 (Product Standards Enforcement). Out of 705 consumer complaints received, 608 complaints were resolved or 85 percent case resolution, as compared to the target of 82 percent.

Challenges and Prospects The implementation of the zero tariffs virtually on all products in 2015 in ASEAN is a challenge for the MSMEs.

MSMEs will have to be competitive in the ASEAN region and globally as well, through the collaboration of government and the business sector and strategize to minimize the negative impacts while seizing at opportunities to participate in the ASEAN supply chain. Other thrusts that would support the industry outlook in the Calabarzon are the implementation of Calabarzon Industry Clustering, the creation of Regional Bamboo Council that promotes and develops bamboo for the benefit of bamboo farmers, propagators and entrepreneurs, and the presence of good infrastructure and logistics that lower production cost and facilitate the easy supply chain management from the procurement of inputs to the export of outputs. A vibrant tourism industry in Calabarzon would open doors for job opportunities for the people and more revenues for the government. There will be more positive developments with the aggressive campaign of the DOT and its private partners. Other initiatives and projects that would support positive tourism outlook in the region includes the promotion of “nature tourism” in Quezon province, the opening of Nasugbu-Magallanes Road (Batangas side) that leads to a special tourism zone, and the concreting of the 4.132-kilometer Ternate-Nasugbu road which is part of the Calabarzon Eco-Tourism Circuit.

Chapter 4 | Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture & Fisheries Sector 13

Chapter 4

COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE

AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES SECTOR

Introduction The agriculture and fisheries sector aims to achieve a regional growth of at least 2.7 percent for 2013 and 4.2 percent for 2016. This will be achieved through the following strategies: a) improved food security; b) improved household income; and c) increased resilience to climate change. Competitive and sustainable agriculture and fisheries sector achieved Gross value in agriculture and fisheries sector In 2014, agriculture and fisheries (AHFF) sector contributed P70 billion or about 5.7 percent to the regional economy (Table 4.1). However, the sector’s growth rate contracted to negative 1.3 percent. The GVA for both the AHF and the fisheries subsectors decreased in 2014.

Table 4.1 Gross Value Added in Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing (AHFF)

Indicators

(in ‘000 at constant prices) 2013 2014

Growth Rate

12-13 13-14

AHFF 71,238,518 70,279,525 3.7 (1.3)

Agriculture, Hunting, and Forestry 52,268,586 51,640,606 1.8 (1.2)

Fishing 18,969,932 18,638,919 9.5 (1.7)

Source: GRDP 2012-2014, PSA Productivity in agriculture and fisheries sector increased Inflation rates among basic food commodities

In 2014, inflation rates of basic food commodities went up, except for corn and fruits. In terms of achieving the inflation rate targets, the targets for corn, meat, fish and milk, cheese and eggs are still within the target of three to five percent. Prices for rice and vegetables, on the other hand continue to increase making the target for the two commodities far from being achieved. AS for fruits, while inflation rate slightly decreased, it is still above the target of three to five percent (Table 4.2). The increase in inflation rates of other basic commodities including vegetables, meat, fish and milk, cheese and eggs are mainly due to the damages brought by typhoon Glenda. Rice prices were also influenced by the zero importation policy in 2014.


Table 4.2 Inflation Rates among Basic Commodities (in Percent), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Commodity 2012 Baseline

Target Actual

2013 2014 2013 2014

a) Rice 0.7 2.9 3.0-5.0 9.3 11.9

b) Corn -2.1 4.0 3.0-5.0 -7.7 -1.5

c) Meat 0.1 4.5 3.0-5.0 2.1 4.6

d) Fish 8.6 2.1 3.0-5.0 3.8 4.6

e) Milk, cheese and eggs 2.4 3.1 3.0-5.0 2.6 3.6

f) Fruits 8.3 -6.1 3.0-5.0 8.3 7.2

g) Vegetables -0.6 4.6 3.0-5.0 9.3 9.6

Source: PSA

Subsector Performance

Crops In 2014, palay production declined by 1.51 percent despite the increase in area harvested of 1,050 hectares during the year. The decrease in production resulted to an average yield of 3.48 MT/Ha that is lower than the 2013 average and below the target yield of 4.43 MT/Ha for 2014 (Table 4.3). Similarly, the region’s total corn production in 2014 contracted by 1.11 percent compared to the previous year. The average yield of yellow corn at 2.69 MT/Ha is 5.05 percent below its level in 2013. This is below the target yield of 4.35 MT/Ha for 2014. White corn production posted a decline of 14.58 percent from its 2013 level which greatly affected the total performance of corn production. Relatedly, yield of white corn decreased by 6.37 percent from 1.79 MT/Ha in 2013 to 1.68 MT/Ha in 2014. This is 16.63 percent below the target yield of 1.96 MT/Ha for 2014. A significant commodity gainer in the region is mango with a 9.55 percent increase from its 2013 level. On the other hand, production of banana and pineapple declined by 11.76 percent and 3.16 percent, respectively. Cacao production posted a notable increase of about 4.78 percent compared to its 2013 level. However, major industrial crops in the region posted significant decline in production. Coconut production declined by 3.79 percent compared to its 2013 level. Coffee and sugarcane production also declined by 10.44 percent and 10.17 percent, respectively. Sugarcane production also suffered from crop shifting as sugarcane plantation areas were converted to cassava. Insufficient water during the growing stage of the crop affected production. Some of the major vegetables in the region posted positive performance. Cabbage production is up by 2.63 percent while tomato production is up by 3.45 percent. Eggplant production also increased by 0.56 percent compared to its 2013 level. In 2014, about 16.30 percent of eggplant produced in the country came from Calabarzon.


Table 4.3 Yield of Major Commodities (in mt/ha), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Commodity 2012

Baseline

Target Actual (Growth Rate, %)

2013 2014 2013 2014

Palay 3.44 3.56 4.43 3.56 (3.49) 3.48 (-2.25)

White Corn 1.53 1.79 1.96 1.79 (16.99) 1.68 (-6.15)

Yellow Corn 2.13 2.84 4.35 2.84 (33.33) 2.69 (-5.28)

Banana 3.89 3.95 24.39 12.38 (218.35) 11.00 (-11.15)

Coconut 3.23 3.26 0.83 3.26 (0.93) 3.06 (-6.13)

Pineapple 22.51 22.98 43.13 22.98 (2.09) 23.00 (0.09)

Mango 3.79 3.83 4.74 3.83 (1.06) 4.19 (9.40)

Sugarcane 60.81 60.26 62.8 60.26 (-0.90) 54.11 (-10.21)

Coffee 0.63 0.39 0.84 0.5 (-20.63) 0.45 (-10.00)

Cacao 0.06 0.06 0.61 0.44 (633.33) 0.47 (6.82)

Eggplant 20.05 20.04 increasing 20.4 (1.75) 21.05

Source: PSA The decline of production of major crops is attributable to typhoon Glenda, dry spell, bunchy top disease in banana and scale insects. Despite damages the crop subsector was able to cope through the different government interventions. Irrigation significantly increased productivity. Ten units of shallow tube well were distributed by Department of Agriculture (DA) to 10 farmers’ organization in Macalelon resulting to an additional 40 hectares of irrigated palay area. DA also encourages farmers to plant hybrid seeds to increase palay and corn production through their Hybrid Promotional Program and the Community Seed Banking Program which allows farmers to borrow seed materials available for all season.

Planting materials such as fruit bearing trees seedlings (i.e. cacao, rambutan, guyabano, papaya, calamansi, among others) and vegetable seeds are also provided by the DA. Planting equipment such as sprayers, plower and weeders are also distributed to the famers.

Vegetable conveyor


Table 4.4 Volume of Production of Major Crops (in mt), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Commodity 2013 2014 % Growth

Palay 411,785.00 405,582.00 (1.51)

White Corn 36,217.00 30,935.96 (14.58)

Yellow Corn 38,948.00 43,393.00 11.41

Banana 117,974.00 104,097.00 (11.76)

Mango 54,291.00 59,474.00 9.55

Pineapple 88,239.00 85,448.00 (3.16)

Coconut 1,434,804.00 1,380,491.00 (3.79)

Coffee 5,238.00 4,691.00 (10.44)

Cacao 19.46 20.39 4.78

Sugarcane 1,783,985.00 1,602,552.00 (10.17)

Cabbage 797.00 818.00 2.63

Eggplant 36,667.00 36,872.00 0.56

Tomato 18,655.00 19,299.00 3.45

Source: Data from PSA Quarterly Bulletin Livestock and Poultry The livestock subsector was able to achieve its target of increasing production in 2014 with the carabao and cattle production as drivers with a notable increase of 8.47 percent and 5.48 percent, respectively. The sustained demand and competitive prices offered by traders motivated producers in the region to increase production. On the other hand, the performance of poultry subsector contracted in 2014. Duck production declined by 7.64 percent while duck eggs increased by 2.09 percent compared to its 2013 level. Chicken and chicken egg production were down by 1.33 percent and 6.27 percent, respectively. The decline in chicken production was due to the hot weather condition and prolonged growing period from 30 to 40 days. Egg production was affected by the damaged housing units due to typhoon Glenda. The DA through its gene pool improvement provided cattle and sows to interested farmers through the municipal agriculture offices. The Philippine Carabao Center also distributed hybrid buffalos in Tanza, Cavite. Refresher course on swine production and vaccination were also carried out by the LGUs. Fisheries Based on the value of production at current prices, the fisheries subsector contracted by 3.22 percent in 2014 compared to its value in 2013. This is attributed to the decline in aquaculture which was greatly affected by the occurrence of typhoon Glenda that damaged fishing pens and cages. Additionally, there was an incidence of fish kill during the first quarter of the year. Both commercial and municipal fisheries posted an increase in production of 4.15 and 13.05 percent, respectively. The increase is attributed to tilapia and milkfish that overflowed from aquafarms and eventually caught by inland fishermen. Also, there was a notable increase in


commercial fish unloading during the last quarter of the year which can be attributed to the opening of the fishing grounds in October. Aquaculture production posted a substantial decline of 16.67 percent from its level last year because of Typhoon Glenda. The estimated loss in fisheries in the region is P3 billion or about 57.55 percent of the total losses in the country. Fish production in region is supported by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) through the provision of tilapia and bangus fingerlings and fishnets to local fisherfolks. BFAR has allocated P24 million primarily for input distribution to fisherfolks affected by typhoon Glenda.

Table 4.5 Volume of Production of Major Commodities (in mt), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

2012 (Baseline) Actual Change

2013 2014 Level %

Hog 297,082.00 309,486.00 315,598.00 6,112.00 1.97

Carabao 6,406.00 6,469.00 7,017.00 548.00 8.47

Cattle 29,194.00 24,789.00 26,147.00 1,358.00 5.48

Goat 3,259.00 3,431.00 3,565.00 134.00 3.91

Chicken 298,358.00 302,569.00 298,542.00 - 4,027.00 -1.33

Chicken Egg 129,777.00 128,707.00 120,642.00 -8,065.00 -6.27

Duck 736.00 720.00 665.00 - 55.00 -7.64

Duck Egg 1,961.00 2,058.00 2,101.00 43.00 2.09

Commercial 69,158.00 66,162.09 68,907.07 2,744.98 4.15

Municipal 127,019.00 128,798.44 145,600.67 16,802.23 13.05

Aquaculture 211,964.00 213,142.25 177,608.94 - 35,533.31 -16.67

Source: CountrySTAT Philippines Employment

Agriculture and fisheries provided employment for 669,000 persons or 13.82 percent of the employed in Calabarzon. However, the target of increasing employment in agriculture was not attained as it decreased by 7.21 percent compared to 2012 (Table 4.3).

Table 4.6 Number of persons employed in agriculture (in thousand persons),

Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

Indicators/ Units 2012

Baseline

Target Actual

(Growth Rate, %)

2013 2014 2013 2014

Employment in Agriculture 721.00 669.00 increasing 669.00 (-7.21%) -

Source: CountrySTAT Philippines, http://countrystat.bas.gov.ph/?cont=10&pageid=1&ma=E21PNGVA

http://countrystat.bas.gov.ph/?cont=10&pageid=1&ma=E21PNGVA


Challenges and Prospects Calabarzon’s prospects and opportunities for growth are in the high value and commercial crop production, poultry and livestock sector and aquaculture industries. Nonetheless, the hot weather conditions, the onset of El Niño and unpredictable climatic changes are expected to affect production and are the biggest threat to the sector’s growth. Thus, the sector’s vulnerability to climate change would be reduced through climate change adaptation programs that would make more responsive and resilient agricultural communities. The provisions of crop and livestock insurance systems are important to help farmers recover faster from post-disaster losses. Also, rehabilitation assistance to farmers and fisherfolks affected by typhoon Glenda would boost agricultural production in the next years through the construction and rehabilitation of farm-to-market roads, provision of farm implements, distribution of planting materials, and provision of boats. The Philippine Rural Development Project would create a modern, climate-smart and market-oriented agri-fishery sector that will raise incomes, productivity and competitiveness in the countryside. References:

RDP Results Matrices for Chapter 4 Philippine Statistical Authority – Bureau of Agricultural Statistics CountrySTAT Philippines, http://countrystat.bas.gov.ph/?cont=10&pageid=1&ma=E41PNGVO CountrySTAT Philippines, http://countrystat.bas.gov.ph/?cont=10&pageid=1&ma=E21PNGVA

Department of Agriculture, http://daan.da.gov.ph/node/7856 Department of Agriculture 2014 Damage Report as of 05 March 2015 Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region IV-A, Highlights of Accomplishments CY 2014

http://countrystat.bas.gov.ph/?cont=10&pageid=1&ma=E41PNGVO

http://countrystat.bas.gov.ph/?cont=10&pageid=1&ma=E21PNGVA

http://daan.da.gov.ph/node/7856

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Chapter 5

ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE

DEVELOPMENT

Introduction This chapter presents the infrastructure development in the region to boost its competitiveness and provide better services to the people. The main objective of the infrastructure development is to improve the accessibility, quality, and adequacy of infrastructure facilities and services. It includes the improvement of connectivity by providing intermodal transportation system and efficient and reliable information, communication and technology (ICT) services, facilities for social services, water supply, irrigation system, solid waste and electrification. It considered appropriate DRR and CCA strategies to increase resiliency and improve services.

Assessment Transportation

Water Transport

The Port of Batangas, the major port in the region, posted a tremendous increase in container port traffic in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)1. The increase was attributed to the transfer of a number of shipping lines to Batangas Container Terminal due to port congestion in the Manila International Container Port. In 2013, only about 11,019.50 TEUs were registered while 97,361.25 TEUs were registered in 2014.

There was a slight increase in port throughput in terms of passenger traffic and shipcalls in Batangas Port in 2014 while cargo traffic has doubled. The outbound passenger traffic (embarked) increased by 2.57 percent while inbound passenger traffic (disembarked) increased by 4.70 percent increase. The shipcalls per ship increased by 4.81 percent while the cargo traffic increased by 112.19 percent (Table 5.1).

Table 5.1 Batangas Port throughput (Passenger, Shipcalls and Cargo), Calabrzon: 2013 to 2014

Throughput 2013 2014

Passenger Embarked Disembarked

3,062,705 2,821,672

3,141,446 2,954,151

Shipcalls (1 arrival, 1 departure) 26,300 27,566 Cargo in metric tons 964,159 2,045862 Source: PPA Batangas PMO

1 Port container port traffic measures the flow of containers from land to sea transport mode and vice-versa in TEUs, a standard size of container (http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IS.SHP.GOOD.TU/countries)

Batangas Container Port

Source: PPA


Land Transport Roads and Bridges2 The total road length of national roads has increased from 2,461.95 kilometers in 2013 to 2,507.76 kilometers in 2014, or an increase of 45.83 kilometers in accordance to the target. The length of paved road has increased from 2,286.55 kilometers to 2,359.75 kilometers, which is 2.08 percent above the target. The length of permanent bridges has increased from 16,955 lineal meters to 18,146.57 lineal meters, which is 198.05 percent above the target. In terms of the number of permanent bridges, a total of 25 bridges were constructed, higher than the target of 18 bridges or an increase of 47.0 percent compared to 2013. The national road condition in 2014 showed that 52.24 percent of our national roads are in good condition, 26.77 percent are in fair condition, 12.1 percent are in bad condition, and 3.68 percent were not yet assessed due to on-going construction. These data indicate that about 48 percent of the national road still needs improvement. There were three newly converted national roads in 2014: a) Ternate-Nasugbu Road (22.07 kilometers, Batangas; 7.62 kilometers, Cavite); b) Marawoy-Dagatan Road (1.60 kilometers, Batangas); and c) Molino Boulevard (13.995 kilometers, Cavite). These new roads are now officially under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Other major projects undertaken by the DPWH in 2014 were the following:

1. Widening of Angono Bridge ( Angono Diversion Road, Rizal) 2. Construction of Revetment including Roadway (Zapote River, Bacoor City, Cavite) 3. Construction/Opening of Lobo-Malabrigo-Laiya-San Juan Road (Batangas) 4. Construction of Pandan Bridge (Mauban-Tignoan Road, Real, Quezon) 5. Widening of Noveleta-Naic-Tagaytay Road (Naic, Cavite) 6. Rehabilitation of Famy-Real-Infanta-Dinahican Port (Real and Infanta, Quezon)

The convergence program of the DPWH and Department of Tourism paved the way for more road projects. The program aims to enhance access and mobility to tourist destinations in the region. Among the facilitating factors that contributed to the successful implementation of the road projects were the close coordination with the LGUs and availability of funds. However, the challenge is to resolve road right-of-way problems.

2 Sources: DPWH IV-A Revised Results Matrix and 2014 Annual Report

A section of Taal Circumferential Road in Agoncillo,

Batangas, which is one of the projects under the DOT-

DPWH Convergence Program


Toll Roads/Expressways3 There are two toll road projects under the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme.

The STAR Tollway Stage II Project in Batangas involves the construction of a two-lane, 19.74 kilometers toll road (northbound) from Lipa City to Batangas City. It also included asphalt overlay of Stage I (Sto. Tomas-Lipa City), STAR-SLEX Toll Road 3 interconnection, and other miscellaneous works. The project was substantially completed as of October 2014.

The Daang Hari-SLEX Link Project, or the Manila-Cavite Expressway, in Cavite. The projectinvolved the construction of a four-lane four-kilometer toll road. The road will connect the existing Daang Hari Road in Bacoor City to the SLEX near Susana Heights Interchange passing through the NBP Reservation in Muntinlupa City. The project will be completed in July 2015. Irrigation Irrigation infrastructures aim to improve agricultural productivity with increased areas of irrigated croplands in the region. In 2014, the region was able to increase the irrigated area to 54,520 hectares from 52,608 hectares in the previous year. This is the result of the intensive drive of the National Irrigation Administration to construct irrigation facilities in new areas, as well as rehabilitation of old ones. The continuous improvement and construction of irrigation facilities contributes to the increase in the yield of rice per hectare in the region. One of the major irrigation projects in the region noteworthy of mention is the Quipot Irrigation Project that will benefit 2,155 farmers. The project will be completed in 2016. Electrification The number of energized households (HHs) in the region increased from 2,933,354 in 2013 to 3,004,124 in 2014. Although there was an increase in HHs served, electrification level was 1.79 ppts short of the 94.70 percent target in 2014. The decrease in the proportion of energized household was due to the increase in HH population. Table 5.2 shows the status of HH electrification in the region in 2013 and 2014.

3 Updates reported by DPWH-PPP Services during the SCID 1st Quarter Meeting on 11 February 2015

Daang Hari-SLEX tunnel access in Susana

Heights Exit

STAR Tollway Stage II (Lipa-Batangas City)


Table 5.2 Status of Household Electrification Regionwide, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

HH Population Projected

Served Unserved HH Electrification Level (%)

2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014

3,129,102 3,233,265 2,933,354 3,004,124 195,748 229,141 93.70 92.91

Source: Department of Energy (DOE) In the provinces, Cavite and Rizal had the highest electrification level at 97.26 percent followed by Laguna and Batangas at 96.68 percent and 88.48 percent, respectively. Quezon had the lowest electrification level at 78.69 percent. Table 5.3 shows the status of household electrification by province in 2014.

Table 5.3 Status of Electrification By Province, Calabarzon: 2014

Province HH Population Served Unserved HH Electrification Level (%)

Cavite 839,497 816,458 23,039 97.26 Rizal 651,984 634,091 17,893 97.26 Laguna 712,571 688,935 23,636 96.68 Batangas 559,332 494,898 64,434 88.48 Quezon 469,881 369,743 100,138 78.69

Source: DOE

Prospects The region is expecting the implementation of major infrastructure projects in 2015. PPP projects to be implemented in the year include:

1. LRT 2 East Extension 2. LRT 1 Cavite Extension 3. Cavite-Laguna Expressway 4. Laguna Lake Expressway Dike Project 5. SLEX Toll Road 4 (Sto. Tomas-Lucena) 6. New Centennial Water Source 7. Maragondon Bulk Water Supply 8. Tanauan City Public Marker

Redevelopment Three PPP projects will be completed in 2015, such as the STAR Tollway Stage II (Lipa-Batangas City), Daang-Hari SLEX Link and PPP School Infrastructure Projects (PSIP). The Rizal (Pilillia) Wind Farm and the dredging of Calatagan Port are also expected to be completed within the year.

Completed PSIP school building in Antipolo City

Source: www.facebook/pilillawindmills/photos

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Chapter 6

TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE

FINANCIAL SYSTEM

Introduction This chapter provides an assessment of the region’s progress towards a resilient and inclusive financial system. Specifically, it discusses the accomplishments, prospects and challenges of the banking system, microfinance services and cooperatives, and local government resource mobilization. An inclusive and resilient financial system is imperative in achieving rapid and sustained economic growth.

Assessment Banking System The performance of the banking system of Calabarzon has been stable and continuously growing. Banking system was improved through the increase in bank density ratio. In 2012, the region had a total of 1,406 banks. The number of banks increased by 7.33 percent in 2013 and by 3.78 percent in 2014 (Table 6.1). Universal and commercial banks (UCBs) have the highest increase of 7.36 percent in 2014 and have the highest share in total resources amounting to P 303.998 billion in 2013.

Table 6.1 Number of Offices by Type of Bank, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013

Area/Type of Bank 2012 2013 2014

Calabarzon 1,406 1,509 1, 566

Universal and Commercial Banks 553 584 627

Thrift Banks 317 382 395

Rural and Cooperative Banks 36 543 544

Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) The total resources of Calabarzon’s banking system increased to P390.49 billion in 2013 from P334.784 billion in 2012. The number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the region increased by 7.0 percent from 2,107 in 2013 to 2, 254 in 2014 (Table 6.2).


Figure 6.1 Total resources by type of bank, 2012-2013 (in P billion), Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013

Table 6.2 Number of ATMs, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

2012 2013 2014

Calabarzon 1,748 2,107 2,254 Onsite 938 1,113 1,192 Universal/Commercial Bank 734 860 913 Thrift Banks 167 194 207 Rural and Cooperative Banks 37 59 72 Offsite 810 994 1,062

Universal/Commercial Bank 720 878 936 Thrift Banks 89 115 125 Rural and Cooperative Banks 1 1 1

Source: BSP Microfinance Services and Cooperatives Microfinance services and cooperatives provide access in lieu of formal financial institutions. Their services include lending and investment. A total of P13,496.49 million and P17,356.07 million outstanding loans were extended to more than two million borrowers in 2012 and 2013, respectively. This shows that financial institutions are taking appropriate actions to address the concerns on accessibility to financing options.

Table 6.3 Microfinance statistics, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013

2012 2013

Amount of Loans Outstanding (in million pesos) 3,496.49 17,356.07 Number of borrowers 2,221, 55 2,485, 34 Savings component (in million pesos) 8,286.97 7,578.62

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Figure 6.2 Outstanding loans and savings component (in P million), Calabarzon: 2012 to 2013

In 2014, majority of the registered cooperatives are under the multi-purpose type followed by credit and consumer type of cooperative. A total of 1,471 cooperatives are registered under the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in 2014 and from a target of 1,125, a total of 5,046 persons had joined the cooperatives.

Table 6.4 Number of Cooperatives According to Type, Calabarzon: 2014

Type of Cooperative 2014

Advocacy 2 Agrarian 7 Consumer 127 Coop Bank-Secondary 3 Credit 267 Dairy 2 Federation-Secondary 17 Fishermen 1 Health Service 2 Labor Service 16 Marketing 60 Multi-purpose 1,285 Multi-purpose Non-Agri 19 Producer 82 Service 83 Transport 46 Union-Secondary 6 Water 8 Workers 11 Total 2,044

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Local Government Resource Mobilization Resource mobilization of the LGUs is being enhanced and strengthened to have more revenue channels aside from internal revenue allotment. Capability building and financial education are being provided as well to help improve the revenue collection of the LGUs. Higher income levels yield more fund for economic development, thus, LGUs have to enhance and strengthen their income generating capabilities. From 2012 to 2014, LGU incomes have been increasing. In 2014, real property tax (RPT) increased by 12.78 percent, business tax increased by 11.70 percent, fees and charges increased by 20.02 percent and economic enterprise increases by 7.35 percent. Majority of the income of the LGUs come from tax collected from real property, with the province of Batangas being the highest with tax revenue of P1,463.56 million in 2014. The increase could be traced from the improvement in the processes and strategies of tax collection. Despite the high amount of RPT collected, it can be noted that from a target of P11,621.38 million, only P 10,857.55 million RPT was collected for 2014. This is due to poor records management and lack of manpower. This, however, was counteracted by conducting general revisions of assessment and frequent ocular inspection of real property. Improvement in tax collection can be attributed to good maintenance of records and examination of book of accounts of revenue. Information dissemination and campaigns are also conducted to remind the citizens to pay their taxes on time.

Challenges and Prospects The financial performance of LGUs is expected to continue to improve through various interventions and development programs of concerned agencies in the finance sector. The banking sector is also expected to continue its growth as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas launches the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion in 2015 will allow for better coordination among stakeholders and will maximize linkages. Through the continuous advocacies of the agency, better access to financial services for the whole population will be achieved. Reference: BSP Financial Inclusion Initiatives 2014


Table 6.5 Tax Revenues (in PhP million), Calabarzon: 2012 Provinces/Cities Real Property Tax Business Tax Fees and Charges Economic Enterprises

Annual Target

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Batangas 1,359.50 979.08 72.02 390.47 419.39 107.41 249.08 315.60 126.71 190.39 217.44 114.21 Cavite 1,267.22 1,240.07 97.86 805.56 935.53 116.13 494.08 513.43 103.92 245.36 169.94 69.26 Laguna 1,151.07 965.56 83.88 602.52 707.70 117.46 250.13 351.45 140.51 114.60 170.19 148.51

Quezon 784.00 224.04 28.58 252.48 227.28 90.02 142.20 175.05 123.10 149.81 206.33 137.73

Rizal 1,282.10 562.39 43.86 563.95 705.84 125.16 524.22 751.04 143.27 102.92 147.67 143.48

Sub-Total 5,843.89 3,971.14 67.95 2,614.98 2,995.74 114.56 1,659.71 2,106.57 126.92 803.08 911.57 113.51

Antipolo 508.73 415.57 81.69 231.80 243.16 104.90 54.87 38.24 69.69 56.53 38.51 68.12

Batangas 611.34 1,406.10 230.00 440.34 522.35 118.62 83.62 78.54 93.92 47.76 45.01 94.24

Biñan 353.99 408.45 115.38 165.26 204.48 123.73 44.79 28.47 63.56 22.89 25.08 109.57

Calamba 669.72 710.15 106.04 504.20 666.74 132.24 67.25 81.94 121.84 9.19 18.76 204.13

Cavite 39.07 45.74 117.07 25.90 24.17 93.32 9.03 8.56 94.80 13.01 12.18 93.62

Dasmariñas 277.13 306.21 110.49 179.40 224.97 125.40 77.53 82.21 106.04 9.53 14.77 154.98

Lipa 258.48 367.62 142.22 174.34 173.36 99.44 52.57 48.97 93.15 40.73 41.08 100.86

Lucena 108.94 116.01 106.49 149.05 127.56 85.58 36.09 21.96 60.85 16.71 19.60 117.30

San Pablo 73.79 102.72 139.21 79.65 62.43 78.38 20.35 15.00 73.71 91.94 49.20 53.51 Sta. Rosa 398.45 618.64 155.26 703.00 794.95 113.08 59.01 57.27 97.05 28.89 33.73 116.75

Tagaytay 376.23 393.01 104.46 44.77 54.91 122.65 34.85 52.68 151.16 141.64 175.65 124.01

Tanauan 201.83 288.14 142.76 99.35 196.66 197.95 38.03 19.49 51.25 66.91 58.08 86.80

Tayabas 19.10 19.08 99.90 12.89 12.58 97.60 7.64 7.34 96.07 9.60 6.62 68.96

Trece Martires 113.12 85.31 75.42 54.52 60.30 110.60 13.19 12.24 92.80 12.88 18.33 142.31

Sub-Total 4,009.92 5,282.75 131.74 2,864.47 3,368.62 117.60 598.82 552.91 92.33 568.21 556.60 97.96

Calabarzon 9,853.81 9,253.89 93.91 5,479.45 6,364.36 116.15 2,258.53 2,659.48 117.75 1,371.29 1,468.17 107.06

Source: Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) IV-A


Table 6.6 Tax revenues (in P million), Calabarzon: 2013

Source: BLGF IV-A

Provinces/Cities Real Property Tax Business Tax Fees and Charges Economic Enterprises

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Batangas 1,166.58 1,360.16 116.59 423.66 477.51 112.71 261.53 347.32 132.80 201.82 214.31 106.19 Cavite 1,649.52 929.82 56.37 626.95 897.19 143.10 308.33 278.27 90.25 209.12 164.30 78.57 Laguna 716.87 496.45 69.25 357.89 337.74 94.37 242.89 334.54 137.73 114.73 172.13 150.03 Quezon 631.84 453.73 71.81 273.94 280.25 102.30 149.31 206.90 138.57 158.80 251.94 158.65 Rizal 1,295.13 856.82 66.16 611.89 805.99 131.72 550.43 706.40 128.34 109.10 142.05 130.20 Sub-Total 5,459.94 4,096.98 75.04 2,294.33 2,798.68 121.98 1,512.49 1,873.43 123.86 793.57 944.73 119.05 Antipolo 542.09 502.38 92.67 251.50 294.15 116.96 57.61 66.65 115.69 59.92 50.77 84.73 Bacoor 797.29 253.64 31.81 139.36 248.25 178.14 113.05 100.01 88.47 21.87 22.67 103.66 Batangas 1,135.36 541.71 47.71 477.76 523.08 109.49 87.80 107.24 122.14 50.62 48.26 95.34 Biñan 288.96 357.30 123.65 179.30 235.21 131.18 47.03 30.24 64.30 24.27 22.35 92.09 Cabuyao 371.30 509.12 137.12 295.85 391.71 132.40 19.75 23.40 118.48 6.74 26.46 392.58 Calamba 574.63 665.00 115.73 547.06 787.06 143.87 70.61 82.17 116.37 9.74 20.33 208.73 Cavite 35.74 51.89 145.19 28.10 25.84 91.96 9.48 8.63 91.03 13.79 11.64 84.41 Dasmariñas 211.60 283.63 134.04 194.65 257.72 132.40 81.41 96.70 118.78 10.10 30.00 297.03 Imus 232.59 114.72 49.32 107.73 211.01 195.87 97.40 89.90 92.30 29.10 36.63 125.88 Lipa 196.25 359.50 183.18 189.16 198.83 105.11 55.20 51.56 93.41 43.18 48.64 112.64 Lucena 97.16 125.48 129.15 161.71 138.91 85.90 37.89 20.99 55.40 17.72 16.01 90.35 San Pablo 68.37 105.84 154.80 86.42 88.88 102.85 21.37 22.74 106.41 97.46 99.24 101.83 Sta. Rosa 697.70 766.68 109.89 762.76 865.07 113.41 61.96 53.63 86.56 30.62 33.25 108.59 Tagaytay 320.13 385.99 120.57 48.58 64.89 133.57 36.59 53.22 145.45 150.14 197.05 131.24 Tanauan 216.09 394.07 182.36 107.79 204.39 189.62 39.93 21.04 52.69 70.92 61.34 86.49 Tayabas 14.99 24.32 162.24 13.99 13.69 97.86 8.02 9.80 122.19 10.18 8.94 87.82 Trece Martires 108.89 88.55 81.32 59.15 69.14 116.89 13.85 15.06 108.74 13.65 21.04 154.14 Sub-Total 5,909.14 5,529.82 93.58 3,650.87 4,617.83 126.49 858.95 852.98 99.30 660.02 754.62 114.33 Calabarzon 11,369.08 9,626.80 84.68 5,945.20 7,416.51 124.75 2,371.44 2,726.41 114.97 1,453.59 1,699.35 116.91


Table 6.7 Tax revenues (in P million), Calabarzon: 2014

Source: BLGF IV-A

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Batangas 1,083.13 1,463.56 135.12 554.64 488.43 88.06 348.96 406.44 116.47 269.10 231.98 86.21 Cavite 889.52 1,017.99 114.44 1,125.71 979.86 87.04 296.77 328.86 110.81 181.03 188.92 104.36 Laguna 558.71 423.76 75.85 205.48 201.42 98.02 303.86 275.14 90.55 166.58 162.10 97.31 Quezon 637.34 484.76 76.06 346.63 293.47 84.66 235.44 251.52 106.83 271.15 279.99 103.26 Rizal 1,502.58 1,010.13 67.23 752.62 884.33 117.50 463.82 928.32 200.15 126.09 158.68 125.85 Sub-Total 4,671.28 4,400.20 94.20 2,985.08 2,847.51 95.39 1,648.85 2,190.28 132.84 1,013.95 1,021.67 100.76 Antipolo 981.57 698.63 71.17 326.51 435.15 133.27 74.01 93.88 126.85 56.33 49.56 87.98 Bacoor 309.58 260.18 84.04 275.56 234.09 84.95 111.01 184.53 166.23 25.16 29.76 118.28 Batangas 863.78 578.89 67.02 580.61 478.35 82.39 119.04 90.68 76.18 53.57 49.39 92.20 Biñan 733.49 417.56 56.93 284.37 291.12 102.37 33.57 34.08 101.52 25.12 23.23 92.48 Cabuyao 433.73 492.10 113.46 434.80 361.39 83.12 25.98 26.37 101.50 29.37 24.54 83.55 Calamba 621.29 733.79 118.11 873.64 933.95 106.90 91.21 96.00 105.25 22.56 21.70 96.19 Cavite 48.26 57.04 118.19 28.69 29.30 102.13 10.49 9.84 93.80 12.96 12.68 97.84 Dasmariñas 235.84 343.70 145.73 265.01 265.10 100.03 54.29 54.35 100.11 25.99 24.71 95.08 Imus 250.48 277.84 110.92 115.37 269.12 233.27 49.47 94.37 190.76 12.40 35.88 289.35 Lipa 267.87 451.07 168.39 220.70 204.35 92.59 57.23 58.85 102.83 53.99 58.93 109.15 Lucena 244.57 148.63 60.77 154.19 201.16 130.46 23.30 32.65 140.13 17.77 14.38 80.92 San Pablo 79.62 112.50 141.30 108.99 93.34 85.64 25.24 26.78 106.10 110.15 103.18 93.67 San Pedro 196.92 31.19 15.84 169.87 140.38 82.64 53.72 57.83 107.65 32.43 18.28 56.37 Sta. Rosa 892.94 771.26 86.37 960.23 951.50 99.09 59.53 60.54 101.70 36.90 40.43 109.57 Tagaytay 342.41 425.32 124.21 155.36 166.99 107.49 59.07 83.66 141.63 218.73 190.97 87.31 Tanauan 308.06 541.97 175.93 226.87 287.10 126.55 23.36 52.46 224.57 68.09 74.50 109.41 Tayabas 39.57 30.77 77.76 15.20 14.99 98.62 10.88 11.06 101.65 9.92 10.05 101.31 Trece Martires 100.12 84.91 84.81 76.74 79.58 103.70 16.71 14.12 84.50 23.36 20.35 87.11 Sub-Total 6,950.10 6,457.35 92.91 5,272.71 5,436.96 103.12 898.11 1,082.05 120.48 834.80 802.52 96.13 Calabarzon 11,621.38 10,857.55 93.43 8,257.79 8,284.47 100.32 2,546.96 3,272.33 128.48 1,848.75 1,824.19 98.67

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Chapter 7

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RULE OF LAW

Introduction This chapter assesses the progress of achieving the sector’s outcome of transparency, citizen’s participation and accountability increased through the implementation of governance-related programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) implemented by various government instrumentalities. It details major facilitating factors that contributed to the attainment of the targets and goals as well as the reasons for non- or poor performance of the sector. It also lays down the key challenges that constrain development and the prospects for growth the succeeding years.

Assessment Agencies with approved and functional Strategic Performance Management System As of 2014, 105 out of 273 regional line agencies (RLAs) within Calabarzon have approved Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS). This is 88 percent higher compared to that in the previous year. The increase in the number of agencies with approved SPMS may be attributed to promotion and monitoring of the system by CSC in the region. It should be noted, however, that out of the 105 agencies, only 93 have functional SPMS. LGU Competitiveness Index The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) is an initiative of the National Competitiveness Council to measure the level of competitiveness of the local government units (LGUs) in terms of economic dynamism, governance and infrastructure utilities. For Calabarzon region, six first class cities and 21 first class municipalities were selected by the RCC to participate during the first implementation of the project in 2013. The number of participating LGUs increased to 17 cities and 44 first class municipalities in 2014.

Ten municipalities from Calabarzon made it in the top 50 list of competitive municipalities in the 2013 CMCI, while five cites made it to CMCI’s top 50 list of competitive cities (Table 7.1). In 2014, the municipalities of General Trias (2nd) and Carmona (4th), both from Cavite, ranked among the most competitive municipalities in the Philippines. For the infrastructure category, Rodriguez, Rizal was ranked second. Other LGUs from Calabarzon that received high ranks under economic dynamism category during the same period is shown in Table 7.3.


Table 7.1 Top 50 Competitive Municipalities and Cities in Calabarzon

Plan Formulation (PDPFPs, CLUPs, ELAs) All provinces completed their Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plans (PDPFPs). The PDPFP contains the long-term vision of the province, and identifies development goals, strategies, objectives/targets and corresponding PPAs which serve as primary inputs to provincial investment programming and subsequent budgeting and plan implementation.

As of January 2015, 124 out of 128 LGUs have approved the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). The CLUP defines the desired physical pattern of growth of a locality. It contains the development vision and strategic directions of an LGU. CLUP is one of the fundamental tools for local governance and decision making.

All the 142 LGUs and provincial governments of Calabarzon have already prepared their Executive and Legislative Agendas (ELAs) in 2013 and 2014. ELA is mandatory for LGUs to draft and present in the first 100 days of the term of local officials. Aside from it being mandatory, DILG continuously monitored the LGUs implementing their ELAs. The LGUs were required to submit quarterly report for the ELA implementation. The ELAs were included as criteria in the awarding of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). LGUs with streamlined Business Permit Licensing System

Business Permit Licensing System (BPLS) is a simplified business registration process which aims to reduce the number of steps, application form and the number of signatories in business permit applications.

All the 142 LGUs in the region have streamlined their BPLS. However, the number of LGUs with streamlined BPLS decreased to 117 in 2014 based on the 2014 Performance Governance Scorecard Report of the Department of Trade and Industry Region IV-A. This may be attributed to the change in leadership resulting to consequent change in the organizational

Rank Municipality Rank City

3 Carmona, Cavite 18 Antipolo City 5 General Trias, Cavite 19 Lucena City 9 Taytay, Rizal 21 Sta. Rosa City

16 San Mateo, Rizal 24 Lipa City 17 Rosario, Cavite 34 Batangas City

22 Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Source: Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI): DTI IV-A

31 San Pedro, Laguna

37 Gumaca, Quezon

39 Candelaria, Quezon

46 Cainta, Rizal

Table 7.2 LGUs in Calabarzon included in 2014 CMCI’s top 5 municipalities in

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1 Tanza, Cavite 2 General Trias, Cavite 3 San Pedro, Laguna 4 Carmona, Cavite 5 Taytay, Rizal

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structure including the Business Permit and Licensing Office. Also there is a need to strengthen collaboration between the LGUs and the Bureau of Fire Protection in the issuance of the Fire Safety Insurance Certification which is a prerequisite in the issuance of business permits. Moreover, automation or the lack of capacity to share information has a persistent concern among LGUs. Revenue Collection Efficiency Improved Despite the increase in revenue collection, other taxes including real property tax failed to meet its target for 2013 and 2014. This can be attributed to lack of manpower necessary in enforcing and monitoring revenue collection, outdated local revenue code, and poor records management in some LGUs. Revenue collection improved in 2014 as real property tax collected increased. However, the P10,857.55 million real property tax fall short as against the target of P11, 621.35 million. The improvement in real property tax collection was due to the conduct of frequent ocular inspection of real properties and the conduct of general review and assessment.

The revenue collection on real property tax sets the trend for the collection on other revenue types. Table 7.1 outlines the targets and accomplishments of the region in collection of tax revenues on real property tax, business tax, fees and charges, and economic enterprises.

Table 7.3 Revenue collection’s targets and accomplishments (in P million), Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

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Real Property Tax 11,369.1 9,626.79 11621.35 10,857.55

Business Tax 5,945.2 7,416.5 8,257.8 8,284.47

Fees and Charges 2,371.4 2,726.41 2,547.0 3,272.23

Economic Enterprises 1,453.6 1,699.32 1,848.8 1,824.19

Source: Bureau of Local Government Finance (BGLF) Table 7.3 shows an upward trend in terms of the region’s revenue collection from 2013 to 2014. Other facilitating factors that could have contributed to the improvement in revenue collection are the updating of local revenue code which includes increase in local taxes, good maintenance of records by the LGU, and conduct of examination of revenue. RLAs compliant to Anti-Red Tape Act Based on the Annual Anti-Red Tape Act Report Card Survey (ARTA-RCS) of CSC, there were 118 out of 137 targeted RLAs that were compliant to Anti-Red Tape Act in 2013. In 2014, out of the 132 targeted RLAs, 126 were able to comply with the requirements of the Anti-Red Tape Act. The CSC continuously conducted a spot check between 12:00 nn to 1:00 pm which focuses on information campaign drive and monitoring/ encouraging agencies’ cooperation and


compliance, placing greater emphasis on the implementation of “No Noon Break policy” and “Anti-fixer campaign. Lupon Tagapamayapa Incentives and Awards Four barangays, one for each category, were adjudged as the regional winners of the Lupon Tagapamayapa Incentives and Awards (LTIA) during a ceremony on July, 28, 2014. The following shows the four categories with the corresponding winning barangay:

Highly Urbanized City - Brgy. Marketview, Lucena City

Component City - Brgy. Molino III, Bacoor City, Cavite

1st to 3rd Class Municipality - Brgy. Manggahan, Gen. Trias, Cavite

4th to 6th Class Municipality - Brgy. San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon Lupon Tagapamayapa is a local committee of citizens organized to effect extrajudicial settlement of minor cases between barangay residents. The LTIA aims to recognize the Lupon Tagapamayapa’s contribution in the promotion of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) objective, and to strengthen the efficacy of the KP as an indigenous mediation structure capable of resolving disputes within a community and beyond the formal courts of justice. It aims to institutionalize a system of granting economic benefits and other incentives to Lupong Tagapamayapa for reason of exemplary performance in settling disputes within their community. RLAs conferred with the CSC Seal of Excellence The CSC awards the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence for RLAs that are adherent to the requirements of the ARTA 2007, which include the drawing up of a Citizen’s Charter and the posting of information on their frontline services in billboards at the main entrance and other conspicuous places. It is conferred annually to government agencies which were subjected to the RCS and which have demonstrated public service excellence. In 2013, six RLAs were conferred with the Seal of Excellence. Validation is still on-going for 2014. Seal of Good Housekeeping The Seal of Good Housekeeping assesses LGUs performance based on various governance standards. It is awarded to LGUs that exhibited accountability and transparency especially on financial matters. In 2013, 139 LGUs were awarded with the Seal of Good Housekeeping. Despite the successful run of the Seal of Good Housekeeping which generated 84 percent compliance among LGUs nationwide, there were still anecdotal and official reports from the Commission on Audit (COA) showing that corruption persists at the local level. This led to the scaling up of the Seal of Good Housekeeping to the Seal of Good Local Governance in 2014. The Seal of Good Local Governance is a derivative and improved version of the Seal of Good Housekeeping.


Cities with Citizen Satisfaction Survey increased The Citizen Satisfaction Survey aims to measure the satisfaction rating of a city government’s clients in its delivery of services. It is being administered by DILG with the participation of the city government. Calabarzon was able to achieve its 2013 and 2014 targets of four cities conducting their Citizen Satisfaction Survey. In 2014, the following four cities with their corresponding Local Resource Institute have conducted the Survey: Cabuyao (Malayan Colleges of Laguna), Calamba (University of Perpetual Help System DALTA), Tanauan (Batangas State University), and Antipolo (University of Rizal System).

Challenges and Prospects Despite more targets met in 2014, the goal is still to deliver the most favorable condition for good governance and rule of law providing an enabling environment for regional development. For the succeeding years, the region is seen to be gearing towards more transparent governance through the use of various media and ICT. The region is also set to intensify citizens’ participation and strengthen rule of law. Since higher compliance is seen from incentivized program, the region is seen to continuously promote such in its PPAs as in the case of SGH wherein awarded LGUs can avail access to certain funds and loan programs. The region shall also intensify anti-corruption efforts by continuously adopting improvements to its programs that will address the issue. Among these are further expansion of the Full Disclosure Policy to barangay level and improvements to SGLG and other programs that would encourage transparency and accountability.


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Chapter 8

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Introduction Four out of five provinces are in the top 20 in terms of the human development index. However, there are areas on social development that need to be deliberately addressed through the subsectors of (a) education and training, (b) culture and sports, (c) health, nutrition and population, (d) social welfare and community development, and (e) housing to ensure that the poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable are provided with basic social protection. This chapter discusses the regional performance in improving access to quality basic social services delivery in health and nutrition, education, social protection and asset reform to ensure an enabling environment for the Filipinos to attain inclusive growth and poverty reduction. This also keep track in pursuing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in key subsectors.

Assessment Health and nutrition status The region has already surpassed the 2015 MDG target for the proportion of population with access to safe water and sanitary toilets, thus posted a high probability of attaining MDG 7. Quality health, nutrition and family planning services were provided. These resulted to a decrease on infant mortality rate (MDG 4) from 6.6 per 1,000 live births in 2013 to 3.87 per 1,000 live births in 2014. Moreover, increased proportion of births delivered in facility increased from to 67.20 percent in 2013 to 76.10 percent in 2015. There was a reduction in the prevalence of underweight children (MDG 1) from 5.22 percent in 2013 to 4.66 percent in 2014. Though both indicators showed marked improvements, the targets for MDG 4 (3.1 per 1,000 live births) and MDG 1 (4.5 percent) have yet to be achieved. Notably, there were no cases of malaria mortality and morbidity for 2013 and 2014. In terms of availability of health insurances, the coverage of the Regional Health Insurance Program also achieved its target of 100 percent in 2014.

The provision of quality services were attributed to the increased number and competency of health practitioners coming from local government units (LGUs) and other partners. In 2014, there were 9,220 human resources for health that were trained, 118 additional nurses hired and 24 additional midwives deployed. On the same year, there were also 136 LGUs and health partners provided with health facilities through the Health Facility Enhancement Project (HFEP) of the Department of Health (DOH).

In combatting Human Immunodefficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), the number of cases were decreased due to early detection and wilful admittance of the victims. However, vital concerns are on unreported cases Batangas City and Bacoor


City were selected by the National Epidemiology Center to implement the Integrated HIV/AIDS Behavioral and Serological Survey (IHBSS). IHBSS is conducted every two years starting 2009. In combatting tuberculosis, the region posted an increase cure rate from 79 percent in 2013 to 81 percent in 2014 but these are still below the plan targets. There was also a decrease in tuberculosis case detection from 85 percent in 2013 to 73 percent in 2014 but the overall success rate for tuberculosis was around 90 percent for both years. Likewise, overnutrition, which is prevalent in the region, increased from 2.20 percent in 2013 to 7.6 percent in 2014. Continuous efforts are currently being undertaken by DOH and DepEd to reduce overnutrition through awareness campaigns for healthy diets and ensuring limited access to unhealthy foods in the schools and canteens. Education and Training Services Basic Education Even though the K to 12 Program of the Department of Education (DepEd) has just started, the region displays an increasing rate of enrolees in kindergarten with 65.25 percent in 2013 and 76.96 percent in 2014. The region also exhibited a remarkable performance in terms of completion rate and cohort survival rate in both elementary and secondary education. The region’s completion rate for elementary and secondary surpassed the 2014 targets by 2.65 percent and 5.2 percent respectively. Among the 18 divisions in the region, Lipa City has the highest completion rate of 94.34 percent in elementary, while Tanauan City has the highest completion rate in secondary with 91.56 percent. The region’s improvements in the completion rate may be attributed to the implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) which started as a Non-Formal Education in 1984. ALS is a program of DepEd which primarily aimed to reach out of school youths, people with disabilities and indigenous peoples among others. In 2004, it started to include literacy classes that awards elementary and high school diplomas to worthy drop-out students from the primary and secondary school. As of 2014, DepEd has employed a total of 186 mobile teachers and established 4,809 teaching items in the region to further intensify the success of ALS program. Of the total mobile teachers, Cavite Province obtained the highest number of mobile teachers total to 36 or 19.35 percent, due to the increase of out-of-school youth and adult learners gathered from Literacy Mapping. In terms of the cohort survival rate, the region likewise surpassed its targets by more than 4.19 percent in elementary and 0.57 percent in secondary. In elementary, Lipa City still tops the cohort survival rate with 96.68 percent, while Cavite City closely follows with 96.39 percent. On the other hand, Imus City tops in the secondary level with 96.02 percent. Some of the programs that contributed to the increase in the number of students who were able to finish elementary or secondary are the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the feeding programs. The 4Ps, which provides cash assistance capability building, requires the beneficiaries’ children aged six to14 years old to have at least 85 percent class attendance in


elementary and secondary while the feeding programs helps in ensuring the pupils’ health to be able to join the sessions. Given the initiatives, the region has a high probability of achieving the targets of MDG as follows: 1) 84.7 percent proportion of pupils starting Grade 1 who reach Grade 6 and 2) 81 percent completion rate in elementary education. Though the region was able to achieve the targets for cohort survival rate and completion rate, it is vital to note that the cohort survival rate and completion rate displays a declining trend from 2012 to 2014 due to the improvements on record keeping through the Enhanced Basic Education Information System (EBEIS) of DepEd. EBEIS helps in avoiding double counting of students as well as recording of ghost students. Despite the advances on the quality of basic education through the implementation of K to 12 in school year 2012-2013 which was further institutionalize by the enactment of Republic Act 10533 also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, the region still faced the challenges of improving the net enrolment rate and achievement rate.

Table 8.1 Basic education key performance indicators and accomplishments (in percent), Calabarzon: 2013 and 2014

Indicator Baseline

2012

2013 2014


Kindergarten

Net enrolment rate increased - Increasing 65.25 Increasing 76.96

Elementary Education

Net enrolment rate increased 89.1 94.10 88.50 96.1 91.91

Completion rate increased 85.4 78.10 85.42 79.6 82.25

Cohort survival rate increased 88.2 80.60 88.18 80.6 84.79

Achievement rate in Gr. 6 increased 64.5 72.50 65.96 73.3 59.82

Secondary Education

Net enrolment rate increased 68.7 76.40 68.21 82.1 68.33

Completion rate increased 84.0 74.80 82.57 75.0 80.20

Cohort survival rate increased 87.7 81.20 85.37 82.1 82.67

Achievement rate in Y4 increased 47.2 62.70 49.10 66.8 49.08

Source: Department of Education (DepEd) The net enrolment rate or participation rates in both elementary and secondary have a deficit of 4.19 percent and 13.77 percent, respectively, to meet the targets. These may be attributed to the insufficient enrolment data from state universities and colleges. Thus, there is a need for a more reliable tracking system of the agency to generates consistent data for child mapping. With this, the region has low probability of achieving the MDG target to have 100 percent participation rate in elementary. Thus, there is the need to increase the employment of mobile teachers with sufficient salary to ensure delivery of education services even at the farthest or remotest part of the region. There is also a need to intensify advocacy that would encourage the parents to send their child to school.


The region is also far behind from achieving its achievement rate targets for both elementary and secondary, which may be ascribed to the adjustments of both teachers and students to changes in the curriculums. With the low performance of the region in the National Achievement Test, there is need to address teacher-competency issues, provide adequate textbooks, essential equipment and other learning materials and make the classrooms more conducive to learning. Ensuring the nutrition and health well-being and implementation of feeding programs in schools are likewise encouraged so that pupils will have better concentration in school. Other possible factors of poor performance in school like absence of supervision of parents who might be OFWs should likewise be addressed. The Parents and Teachers’ Associations (PTAs) should be strengthened to tackle issues concerning pupil’s performance in school. Technical Vocational Education and Training Calabarzon posted outstanding performance on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in 2014 as it surpassed all its targets on increasing performance on: (a) enrollment, (b) graduates, (c) person assessed, (d) person certified and (e) certification rate. The TVET enrolees and graduates posted an increase of 16.34 percent and 12.58 percent, respectively, in 2014 compared with 2013. The 2014 targets for enrollment and graduates were also surpassed by 29,187 and 43,442, respectively. The increasing number of enrolees and graduates maybe attributed to the implementation of Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA), Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP), Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) and Bottom-Up-Budgeting (BuB) scholarships. Moreover, TESDA Regional Office IV-A also creates linkages with industries, conducts promotion and advocacy activities especially for in-demand courses, and continuously converges with other government agencies. However, according to TESDA, they are experiencing some challenges of sustaining increase of TVET enrollees and graduates because of the shifting of some programs to the updated training regulation and the unwillingness of some industries to enter into partnership. The region also surpassed its targets for persons assessed by more than 20,138 and certified by 23,768 which may result to increase competent and skilled workers who are job-ready. This is because of the continuous implementation of mandatory assessment and expanded National Competency Assessment and Certification.

Table 8.2 TVET key performance indicators and accomplishments, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

Indicator Baseline

2012

2013 2014


Knowledge and skills enhanced

TVET enrollees increased 200,398 212,422 248,086 259,442 288,629

TVET graduates increased 205,183 201,801 245,992 233,498 276,940

Person assessed 98,752 110,990 114,669 112,270 132,408

Person certified 80,682 97,671 99,903 94,307 118,075

Certification rate in TVET increased 82.00% 88.0% 87.12% 85.0% 89.18%

Source: TESDA


Higher Education Calabarzon showed an increasing trend of college graduates from 2012 to 2014. The increase in the total number of graduates from 2012 to 2013 was tripled from 2013 to 2014. The target for the number of graduates for 2014 was also surpassed by 7,000 graduates. The surge in the number of graduates may be due to scholarship programs provided to financially deprived but deserving students, thus allowing them to finish their studies and instead of dropping out of the university because of financial limitation. In 2014, a total of 46,451 students benefited from the Student Financial Assistance Program (StuFAP). The accomplishment is far higher than the figures in 2013 and in the baseline year 2012. The StuFAP is supported by the Tulong Dunong 2 Project of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Although there are available local and international scholarship grants for faculty teachers, these are insufficient and thus the region failed to meet its target of increasing the number of faculty members with MA and PhD degrees for 2014. The region remains to have 11 Center of Excellence Programs (COE), 10 Center of Development Programs (COD) and 19 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with accredited programs. Moreover, there were only 407 accredited HEI programs in 2014 which is 119 short of the target for the year. Inadequacy of funds and lack of financial assistance constrained the participation of HEIs in the accreditation process.

Table 8.3 Higher Education Key Performance Indicators and Accomplishments, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

Indicator Baseline

2012

2013 2014


Accredited HEI programs increased 301 522 407 526 407

Center of Excellence Programs increased 11 11 11 11 11

Center of Development Programs increased 10 10 10 10 10

Higher education faculty with MA increased 5,774 6,554 6,554 6,881 6,554

Higher education faculty with PhD increased 1,375 1,713 1,713 1,799 1,713

Students with STUFAP 8,791 5,024 5,024 6,000 46,451

Higher education graduates increased 50,329 52,660 52,660 53,660 60,660

HEIs with accredited program increased 11 11 19 19 19

Source: CHED Social Protection The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) or the conditional cash transfer is a poverty reduction strategy of the government that provides cash grants to extremely poor households to allow their family members to meet certain human development goals. The


program is continuously implemented in Calabarzon since 2008 covering 142 cities/municipalities in all the five provinces of the region. As of 2014, the program covers 100 percent of all municipalities and cities in Calabarzon. Based on the survey result of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) as of July 2011, 81 percent of the total 404,707 poor household in the region were already covered by the program. From 2013 to 2014, the region has served 326,392 poor families all over Calabarzon with a total cash grant of P2.8 billion. The cash grants were provided to the beneficiaries subject to compliance with program conditions on health and education. Despite the increased number of beneficiaries, the target of 333,795 households is not achieved. The remaining 7,403 household beneficiaries needed to achieve the target are still for validation and were tagged as not eligible in the Pantawid Information System due to violations in program conditions.

Table 8.4 Number of Poor Households Covered by 4Ps, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Provinces Accomplishment

2013 2014 Calabarzon 295,795 326,392 Cavite 45,302 51,551 Laguna 40,513 46,201 Batangas 82,723 89,797 Rizal 33,954 40,748 Quezon 93,303 98,095

Source: DSWD The cash grants have been released to the respective beneficiaries in different modes of payment through the partnership with Landbank of the Philippines with other conduits such as Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost), Globe G-Cash, M Lhuiller Kwarta Padala and other rural banks accredited by LBP. This is to ensure that the cash grants will be received by the beneficiaries on time. To assess the improvements in the level of well-being of poor households, the Sustaining Interventions for Poverty Alleviations and Governance or SIPAG project through the use of Social Welfare Indicator (SWI) is adopted as strategy. The level of well-being is classified into three categories – survival, subsistence and self-sufficiency. The survival and subsistence levels of well-being described a set of situations where there is lack of inner and external resources and a pattern of resource utilization that is dysfunctional. Meanwhile, the self-sufficiency level describes a set of conditions and resource utilization that enables a client to function adequately and make full use of opportunities available in the community to improve the situation or resolve problems. Based on the assessment for the year 2012, there are 296,511 household beneficiaries who were administered with SWI. The results showed that from a total of 296,511 households administered with SWI, 41,760 households are categorized under survival level and 254,594 households in subsistence level and only 157 households fall under the category of self- sufficiency. In general, the assessment showed that Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries still need government interventions to be graduated from the state of being poor.


There were 413 vulnerable workers engaged in Cash for Work Program. Also, 322,280 families were provided with at least two social welfare development services such as KALAHI-CIDSS, Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP), Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), and Philhealth and Expanded Student Grant-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGPPA). The continuous participation of the national government agencies in Calabarzon played an important role through the implementation of different social programs that benefited the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. One of the most significant programs implemented is provision of Philhealth membership to all the poor households in the region. Likewise, the Department of Labor and Employment has implemented programs such as the Special Program for Employment of Students, Grassroot Participatory Budget Process, and Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers program wherein some beneficiaries were given employment and livelihood assistance. Other beneficiaries were given a chance to work for the Department of Public Works and Highways through the Trabahong Lansangan ng Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino. This focuses on the beneficiaries identified in the NHTS-PR survey result which was used by the Pantawid Pamilya program. To improve the living condition of eligible indigent senior citizens as mandated by RA 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizen Act, the DSWD Region IV-A provides P500 monthly allowance to eligible senior citizens who are 77 years old above. In 2014, the region has served 13,316 indigent senior citizens, which is 10 percent higher than that in the previous year with total number of 12,104 beneficiaries. It disbursed a total amount of P79.89 million. The provision of livelihood assistance to poor families is a core program of DSWD Region IV-A through the implementation of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) since 2011. As of 2014, there are 8,969 workers in informal sector provided with capability trainings and capital assistance. Out of this number, 7,923 individuals engaged in Micro-Enterprise activities while 1,046 individuals were provided Employment Facilitation. The number of beneficiaries from the informal sector surpassed the 2014 target of 6,047. To achieve the best outcome possible, the DSWD solicits the help of the public sector through the national government agencies (NGAs), LGUs, and legislators. It also promotes public-private partnerships with development partners such as TESDA, PCA, SM Foundation and GoNegosyo. As of 2014, the region has a total of 609 need-responsive sub-projects. Most of the projects that are identified by the community are farm-to-market roads, school building, health centers and water systems. The participation of the LGUs and concern agencies is very significant to make the project sustainable. Once the project was turned over to the community, the LGUs can include in their monitoring activities those KALAHI-CIDSS project to know the condition and status of the project. To provide assistance to victim survivors of human trafficking and forced labor, the DSWD through the creation of Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons conducts efforts to lessen increasing numbers of trafficking cases in the region. This program


strengthens the implementation of the RA 9208 and its amendment, the RA 10364 also known as Expanded Anti Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012. In 2014, there were 21 children laborers with different cases reported in the region, namely: two cases of forced labor, eight cases of trafficking and sexually abused, two cases of child trafficking, two cases of illegal recruitment, and seven cases of prostitution. The victims were provided P52,941 as livelihood assistance. There were clients were temporary sheltered in DSWD center and some were referred to a rehabilitation center. Other victims were given a chance to be reintegrated to their respective families. Asset Reform With regards to the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), the region showed an increasing trend in terms of hectares of land distributed under CARP from 2013 to 2014. From 5,061 hectares distributed in 2013, it significantly increased to 6,747 hectares in 2014. In which, Quezon II (Gumaca) had the highest land distributed of 5,838 hectares, followed by Batangas (1,618 hectares), Quezon I (Pagbilao) (1,363 hectares), Rizal (767 hectares), Laguna (447 hectares) and Cavite (371 hectares). Based on the balance of land acquisition distribution (LAD), the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon have limited areas to be covered by CARP. From the LAD scope of 214,000 hectares, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) as of 2013 accomplished 175,266 hectares to 100,152 farmer-beneficiaries, with a LAD balance of 28,296 hectares. In support of agrarian reform communities (ARCs), DAR has a total of 122 ARCs launched as of 2014 which covered 78 municipalities, 413 barangays, in five provinces (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon), and 258 agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations assisted. In 2014, DAR accomplished 182,013 hectares with a LAD Balance of 23,811.

Table 8.5 CARP Accomplishments, Calabarzon: 2013 to 2014

Indicators 2013 2014

Target Actual Target Actual Increase in number of hectares of land distributed under CARP

5,061 5,061 10,211 6,747

Balance on land acquisition distribution (cumulative in has)

- 28,296 - 23,811

Agrarian reform communities served 118** 118 122** 122

Note: ** Continuing activities until 2016, no more targets from 2013-2014 Source: DAR Among the challenges that were encountered during the implementation of patent processing and issuance were: 1) low awareness of the Republic Act No. 10023 or “An Act Authorizing the Issuance of Free Patents to Residential Lands”; 2) difficulty in securing Requisite Certification from the Municipal Planning and Development Council and Assessor’s Office; 3) “high cost” and tedious process in acquisition of titles at the Register of Deeds; 4) difficulty in securing Requisite certification from the Land Registration Authority; 5) difficulty


in approving plans at Land Management Sector (LMS); and 6) difficulty in securing requirements from land valuation from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Apart from these, there were also reports of landowner’s protest/filed application for exemption and conversion and there were several court cases filed by landowner to delay the CARP implementation.

Challenges and Prospects The region remains vulnerable to external shocks considering that it hosts export processing zones and has the biggest proportion of overseas Filipinos (OFs). It is in this light that the RLAs and LGUs should always be prepared for possible layoffs and repatriation of OFs due to economic downturns of other nations. The education sector would be facing concerns regarding the implementation of K to 12. This is an opportunity for the stakeholders to collaborate especially among the basic and higher education institutions, private and public, the LGUs and national line agencies. The proposal to create an Ad Hoc Committee for K to 12 is expected to contribute in addressing the potential problems of implementation. The interventions being undertaken by the RLAs and the LGUs on addressing the social costs of migration are expected to contribute in improving the performance of children of OFWs in school. The adoption of the bilingual approach of teaching basic education is likewise expected to contribute in the improvement of performance in the achievement tests. HIV/AIDS as growing concern has to be addressed by the region. The region’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS is due to its proximity to the NCR cities with the highest cases, host of an international seaport and having the most number of OFs. The region is also vulnerable to diseases acquired abroad due to the high proportion of OFs. The possible impact of the reported rising poverty on hunger would be mitigated by the social protection programs implemented by the national and local government.

Chapter 9 | Peace and Security 45

Chapter 9

PEACE AND SECURITY

Introduction The peace and security situation in the region is a pivotal component in providing a secure condition to sustain economic growth. As Calabarzon envisions being a livable and globally-competitive industrial region, it must be complemented by a favorable peace and security environment to retain and attract investments. The law enforcement agencies have been watchful in keeping the region peaceful and orderly, thus CY 2014 reflects a generally conducive environment for a productive economy. This chapter shows the status and accomplishment of the Calabarzon region in terms of addressing the peace and security situation.

Assessment The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have determined the eight barangays in Calabarzon region affected by CPP-NPA-NDF, based on their pre-designed parameters. Two barangays were classified as influenced, while the six are less influenced. The two influenced and three less influenced barangays are located in Batangas province while the other three less influenced barangays are in Quezon province. Nonetheless, development in the Calabarzon region has not been derailed by issues on security for the past years as it maintains its economic growth. One of the strategies implored to sustain a lasting peace in conflict-affected areas is the reintegration program for former rebels and their respective families. Such is the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) of the Department of Interior and Local Government. The CLIP was initially implemented in the provinces of Rizal and Quezon and had a total of 26 beneficiaries in 2014, 12 of which were from Quezon and 14 from Rizal. Part of the benefits of the reintegration program is automatic enrolled to the PhilHealth of the beneficiaries. Internal Stability According to PNP reports, there was an increase in the Total Crime Volume (TCV, Universe) in the region by 30.48 percent from 58,155 incidences in 2013 to 75,884 in 2014. A total of 33,230 or 43.79 percent were classified as index crimes while 42,654 or 56.21 percent were non-index. Physical injuries and theft comprised the highest proportion of the total index crimes committed (see Table 9.1).


Table 9.1 Comparative Provincial Crime Statistics, Calabarzon, 2014

Types of Crime Provinces

Batangas Cavite Laguna Quezon Rizal Total Crime Against Person 3,094 4,116 3,937 2,601 5,394 19,142

Murder 370 376 260 212 199 1,417 Homicide 151 179 203 168 165 866 Physical Injuries 2,377 3,215 3,158 1,983 4,700 15,433 Rape 196 346 316 238 330 1,426

Crimes Against Property 1,745 3,214 3,392 1,876 3,861 14,088 Robbery 326 880 898 526 805 3,435 Theft 1,093 1,969 1,959 1,023 2,757 8,801 Carnapping 322 364 532 318 293 1,829 Cattle Rustling 4 1 3 9 6 23

Index Crime Volume 4,839 7,330 7,329 4,477 9,255 33,230 Violation of special laws 1,923 3,200 4,146 1,765 3,436 14,470 Other Non-Index Crimes 4,408 6,163 4,151 2501 10,961 28,184

Non-Index Crimes 6,331 9,363 8,297 4,266 14,397 42,654 Total Crime Volume 11,170 16,693 15,626 8,743 23,652 75,884 Note: The data shown is the Integrated PNP, Barangay Blotter and Other LEA Incidents. Source: PNP Region IV-A

Cavite registered the highest crime volume with 13,365 followed by Laguna with 10,560 (Table 9.2 and Figure 1). Table 9.2 Comparative Crime Statistics (PNP Blotter-based/Traffic), Calabarzon, 2014

Types of Crime Batangas Cavite Laguna Quezon Rizal Total

Index Crime Volume 3,650 6,054 4,763 4,039 2,719 21,225 Non-Index Crime Volume 4,172 7,311 5,797 3,331 2,789 23,400 Total Crime Volume 7,822 13,365 10,560 7,370 5,508 44,625 Source: PNP Region IV-A

The PNP continues its effort to improve crime prevention. About 789,906 police integrated patrols were mobilized as part of the intensified implementation of Police Integrated Patrol System. The implementation of Oplan Katok have resulted to a significant reduction of loose firearms, increase in number of house visitation for unrenewed firearms and increase in number of physically accounted unrenewed firearm licenses. The intensified implementation of “Bantay Turista” has increased the number of police assistance rendered to tourists from 140,267 in 2013 to 516,809 in 2014. This program

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2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

Batangas Cavite Laguna Quezon Rizal

8,202 9,462

8,485

5,369 4,361

7,822

13,365

10,560

7,370

5,508

CY 2013 CY 2014

Source: PNP Region IV-A

Figure 9.1 Comparative Crime Statistics (PNP Blotter Based/ Traffic), Calabarzon, 2014


ensures safer environment for tourists, which may contributed to the increase of tourist arrivals in the region. The table below shows the PNP’s established tourist assistance centers (TACs).

Table 9.3 List of Tourist Assistance Center, Calabarzon, 2014

Province

No. of Established TACs as of Q4 2014

Tourist Assistance Center

With structure

Location Without structure

Location

Cavite 5 1 - Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite

4 - People's Park, Tagaytay City - Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City - Sky Ranch, Tagaytay City - Residence Inn, Tagaytay City

Laguna

8

4

- Brgy. Poblacion Uno, Pagsanjan

- Brgy. Biñan, Pagsanjan - Sitio Piit, Brgy.

Natividad, Pangil - KM2 National

Highway, Brgy. Mendiola, Siniloan

4

- Splash Island Resort, Brgy Soro-Soro, Biñan City

- Enchanted Kingdom, Brgy Balibago, Sta Rosa City

- Nuvali, Brgy Sto Domingo, Sta Rosa City

- Brgy Limao, Calauan

Batangas

15

2

- The FARM, San Benito, Lipa City

- Brgy Laiya Aplaya, San Juan

13

- Isla Berde, Batangas City - Mt. Carmel Church, Lipa City - Mabini Shrine, Tanauan City - Punta Balwarte, Calatagan - Mt. Maculot, Cuenca - Fantasy World, Brgy

Masayang, Lemery - Matabungkay Beach Resort,

Lian - Eagle's Point Resort, Mabini - Peninsula de Punta Fuego,

Nasugbu - Everest Country Club Resort,

Nasugbu - Taal Kiosk, Brgy Zone 7,

Pob, Taal - St. Martin de Tours, Taal - Tourism Reception Center,

Sitio Tabla, Pulo Island, Taal Volcano

Rizal 2 1 - Sumulong Park, Brgy San Jose, Antipolo City

1 - infront of Iglesia ni Cristo along ML Quezon Ave., Brgy San Isidro, Angono

Quezon

3

3

- Kamay ni Hesus, Brgy Tinamnan, Lucban

- Paraiso Beach Resort, Brgy Guis-Guis, Sariaya

- Villa Escudero Plantation, Brgy Lalig, Tiaong

Total 33 8 25

Source: PNP

In order to deliver their work effectively and efficiently, the law enforcers underwent various trainings performed by the PNP. The trainings conducted by the PNP to its personnel are


summarized in Table 9.4. It can be observed that the number of trained personnel have increased from 5,162 to 6,357 from 2013-2014.

Table 9.4 Trainings conducted by the PNP Region IV-A, Calabarzon, 2013-2014

Source: PNP

Prospects The peace and security situation in Calabarzon is expected to remain favorable through continuous intensification of law enforcement operations. Better police visibility in the region, especially in the key points, will remain as one of the most significant factors to inhibit crimes and sustain the management of crime volume. “Solution of cases will be given utmost focus and importance in terms of identifying suspects that would lead to the arrest of suspected criminals, be it index or non-index crimes.” Operation Lambat-Sibat will also be implemented in the region in 2015, along with Central Luzon Region. This program was originally enforced in National Capital Region which resulted to significant reduction in the crime volume. The Lambat-Sibat generally aims to reduce the crime volume by weekly crime identification and assessment of most effective interventions by police station. It is a collective effort that involves other support units like the crime laboratory, highway patrol, Coast Guard, among others. The interventions will focus on prevalent crimes like murder, homicide, robbery, theft, and carnapping/motornapping.

Mandatory Training Specialized Courses/Training

2013 2014 2013 2014

PSOSEC 8 5 PSFTP 360 1,048

PSOAC 6 27 SCOUT 611 1,676

PSOBC 3 6 FTODP 28 124

PSOCC 9 0 FIRST RESPONDERS COURSE 159 225

PSSLC 42 8 SWAT 39 84

PSJLC 415 153 MARKSMANSHIP 1,696 2,203

GLOCK TRAINING 1,786 798

Total 483 199 Total 4,679 6,158

Grand Total

5,162

6,357

Chapter 10 |Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the Environment and Natural Resources

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Chapter 10

CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND

REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Introduction This chapter discusses the elements of the environment in the region, such as land, water bodies and air quality. The prospects of environment and natural resources in the region are discussed at the end of the chapter.

Assessment

Land

Forest cover The forest cover of forestland of Calabarzon has increased from 269,656 hectares in 2012 to 337,522 hectares in 2014 through the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). As of 2014, around 39 million seedlings have been planted in more than 63,000 hectares in NGP areas within the five provinces in Calabarzon with an 85 percent survival rate of seedlings planted. The NGP is a consolidated effort by different government agencies through social mobilization. Moreover, areas planted for open and denuded forest was recorded at 13,790 hectares in 2012. For 2013, 24,893 hectares open and denuded forest lands were planted while 23,035 hectares planted in 2014. Around six thousand beneficiaries of secured land tenure in public alienable and disposable lands were completed every year from 2012-2014. Other data on indicators on management of natural resources is shown in Table 10.1.

Table 10.1 Indicators on management of natural resources in Calabarzon, 2012-2014

Indicators Year

2012 2013 2014 Open and denuded forest land area reforested 13,790 ha 24,893 ha 23,035 ha Forestland with forest 269, 656 ha 314,487 ha 337,522 ha Timber poaching hotspots reduced 6 6 Decreasing Number of beneficiaries with secured land tenure in public agricultural A&D lands completed by 2015

6,906 6,379 5,797

Number of beneficiaries with secured land tenure in residential lands zoned as residential areas

6,257 2,747 3,911

Source: DENR IV-A


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Forest cover has been increasing in the past years. The

main challenge is to ensure the growth and survival of

seedlings planted and safeguard the forestlands.

Waste Management

Reduction of wastes is the primary challenge in waste

management, particularly in Calabarzon with its fast

urbanization. Solid waste management plans

implemented by local government units (LGUs) help

reduce the wastes disposed by various sectors of the

community. Nonetheless, implementation of these

plans by the LGUs should be monitored for more effective waste disposal management.

Currently, the region has 41 open dumpsites, 11 open dumpsites with safe closure and

rehabilitation plan, 49 controlled disposal facilities and 19 sanitary landfills. Establishment of

recycling centers by LGUs can further reduce volume of solid wastes in the region.

Disaster Risk Reduction Management

In 2014, Calabarzon was hit by typhoon Glenda that left 74 persons dead and 674 injured. A

total of 1.6 million individuals were affected by the typhoon with 326,801 houses damaged.

The typhoon also affected 3,392 schools, of which 24 were used as evacuation centers.

DSWD Field Office IV-A with the assistance of PNP-PRO

IV-A provided 2,000 food packs to the Province of

Quezon and 1,000 food packs to Bacoor City. The

Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Committee dispatched relief caravans to aid 10,000

persons. The Calabarzon Regional Disaster Risk

Reduction Management Committee conducted damage

assessment to evaluate disaster relief and response

operations.

Total annual damages and losses due to natural disasters,

environmental hazards, human induced and hydro-meteorological events reduced in 2014

reached to P 23.1 trillion. Loss of lives due to natural and man-made causes reached to 122 in

2014.

Government agencies such as the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) and the Office

of Civil Defense (OCD) Region IV-A have conducted training programs for LGUs on Disaster

Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) in order for LGUS to be able to prepare and respond to

disaster events. While the Department of Science and Technology Region IV-A has provided

After math of Typhoon Glenda

(gmanetwork news).

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DRRM-related technologies to target beneficiaries to strengthen DRRM activities. Data on the

indicators on adaptive capacities of communities in Calabarzon region from 2012-2014 are

shown in Table 10.2.

Table 10.2 Indicators on adaptive capacities of communities in Calabarzon, 2012-2014

Indicators Year Proponent

/Source 2012 2013 2014 Annual damages and losses due to natural disasters, environmental hazards, human induced and hydro-meteorological events reduced (in pesos)

No data No data 23.1 T RDRRMC

Loss of lives and causalities due to natural disasters reduced

No data No data 122 RDRRMC

Number of LGUs/ individuals trained on DRRM increased

No data 38 646 LLDA No data No data 3,460 OCD IV-A

Number of DRRM-related technologies provided

No data 3 4 DOST IV-A

Number of LGUs/Firms provided with DRRM-related interventions

No data 9 10 DOST IV-A

DRRM Program modernized (in pesos)

1.145 M OCD IV-A

Source: DENR-EMB

To reduce the risk of natural hazards, Cavite province has enhanced its Provincial

Development and Physical Framework Plans (PDPFPs) with Disaster Risk Reduction and

Climate Change Adaptation (DRR and CCA) strategies. The other provinces have submitted

their DRR/CCA enhanced PDPFPs to the Regional Land Use Committee for endorsement.

Likewise, 32 municipalities around Laguna de Bay have produced geohazard and soil

erodibility maps under the banner of the Laguna Lake Development Authority. The DOST

Region IV-A was able to train more than thirty individuals in 2013 and more than 600

individuals in 2014.

The west valley fault stretches within the province of Rizal. According to the report of

PHIVOLCS, the great earthquake is expected to happen soon with a magnitude of 7.2. This

will affect the provinces of Rizal, Cavite and Laguna. Preparations are necessary to LGUs,

private sector, social sector and even households in case the disaster event happens.

Water Bodies

The Calabarzon region is home to numerous lakes and rivers, including the largest lake in the

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and conservation of water resources are monitored to ensure water resources are in

acceptable levels to support the production of industries and meet the demand of

households in the region.

Laguna de Bay

Laguna de Bay currently has a quality classification of Class C or fit for fishing, but not for

swimming and contact recreation or Class B, based on the computed annual average levels of

most of physiochemical parameters for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chloride,

dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrate, oil and grease, pH and total coliforms. In 2014, BOD was

recorded at 2.54 mg/L which is within the standard of 7 mg/L.

Water quality assessments show that tributary rivers located in the northern and western bay

are polluted. These areas are the location of most of the settlements, business and

industrial establishments.

The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)

Board issued Board Resolution No. 406, “Banning

the Use of Non-Biodegradable Plastic Bags”. This is

in accordance with Republic Act 9003 or the

“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act”. This

was passed to lessen the waste dumped in rivers

and the lake itself and obstruct water ways. LLDA

established Agro-forest nursery to supply the

seedlings for the tree planting activities in the

Laguna Lake area as part of the National Greening Program implementation. LLDA led the

clean-up drive of water hyacinth to lessen the proliferation of water hyacinth which affects

fishing and health of people living in the Laguna Lake shoreline. The clean-up drive covered

75 hectares accumulating to 5,750 tons of water hyacinth removed in the lake.

On the implementation of the River Rehabilitation Program, the LLDA have increased the

conduct of river/lake clean-ups from 2012-2014. In 2013, more than 40 tons of solid wastes

were collected. While in 2014, more than 84 tons of solid wastes were collected from seven

river and eight lake clean-ups.

To further enhance the biodiversity of Laguna de Bay, LLDA conducted 10 lake seedings of

tilapia and big head carps in 2014. Settlements around the lake are the main cause of its

pollution. Social change in lake protection is the biggest challenge in preserving the Laguna

de Bay. LGUs around Laguna de Bay also have a big role in educating the households situated

near the lake to do their share in protecting it.

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Taal Lake

Taal Lake has a water quality classification of Class B or fit for recreational activities in

addition to activities under Class C.

In protecting and conserving Taal Lake, dismantling of

illegal structures along the said lake has started since

CY 2009. The Pansipit River has been cleared of all

existing illegally established aquaculture structures. In

CY 2010, continuous inventory of existing

aquacultures has been conducted. It was noted that

there were 7,093 floating structures (bamboo, steel,

PVC) within municipalities of San Nicolas, Talisay,

Laurel, and Agoncillo in Batangas.

The same with Laguna de Bay, LGUs around Taal Lake have big roles to prevent the

degradation of the lake. Efforts in the preservation of the lake should be sustained to avoid

its pollution and degradation.

Rivers and Watershed

During CY 2010, four (4) major rivers have undergone assessment under the Sagip-Ilog

Program of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB): the Imus River; Cañas River;

Ylang-Ylang River; and Pansipit River. These rivers were classified under the Class C category

of water bodies. Per assessment, Imus and Ylang-Ylang Rivers were no longer suitable for

fishery purposes.

On the other hand, Cañas and Pansipit Rivers passed the criteria for Class C in terms of BOD,

DO, and pH concentrations.

Tributary rivers of Laguna de Bay which failed the DENR classification C or very poor quality

are the following: Marikina River, Bagumbayan River, Buli Creek, Mangangate River, Tunasan

River, San Pedro River, Biñan River, Santa Rosa River, Cabuyao River, Morong River,

Manggahan Floodway, and Sapang Baho River.

Settlements within the river side are the main cause of pollution of rivers in the region. Re-

settlement plans by the LGUs are needed to move the settlements at the river side are the

first step to clear the river systems.

To improve the quality of Marikina River, for 2015 the Marikina River Master Plan, a 15-year

plan that covers the upper Marikina River Basin protected landscape and the lower Marikina

River Basin, will be proposed to the Calabarzon Regional Development Council . The Master

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Plan provides a framework for the development, protection and conservation of the Marikina

River and its surrounding areas.

The LGU of Cavite in partnership with DENR Region IV-A will launch the Imus-Ylang-ylang-Rio

Grande Rivers Water Quality Management Area. This is expected to harness inter-LGUs and

stakeholder collaboration to improve the rivers and promote environmental awareness in the

area.

Manila Bay

Manila Bay stretches from Region III to NCR and down to

Calabarzon. The province of Cavite harbours the

shoreline of Manila Bay. The water classification of

Manila Bay in the area of Cavite is Class SC or fit for

secondary recreation such as fishing, boating, and other

activities involving minimal skin contact; fish and non-

commercial shellfish consumption; aquatic life

propagation and survival; and wildlife.

The water quality of Manila Bay has continuously deteriorated due to increasing discharges

from domestic and industrial sources, as well as urban and agricultural runoff. Sea-based

activities (e.g., ports, ships, aquaculture) also contribute to the increasing pollutant load to

the Bay. The major issues of concern in the Bay include; solid and liquid waste, over

exploration of resources, siltation and sedimentation, habitat degradation, natural hazards

and multiple conflicting uses.

Manila Bay will continue to deteriorate if major issues are not addressed. The cooperation of

all stakeholders in the implementation of the Manila Bay mandamus is key in preserving the

integrity of the bay area.

Air Quality

Air pollution is not yet been a prevalent problem in the region. Total suspended particulate

matter in Batangas and Cavite are within the standard for air quality.

In CY 2010, two sampling stations are in operation for ambient air quality monitoring. These

are located in Batangas City in Batangas and Lucena City in Quezon. The recorded TSP level in

Batangas and Quezon were within the standard for ambient air quality.

From 2013 to 2014 the total suspended particulate of Batangas and Cavite are within the

standard as well as Laguna in 2014. The data on total suspended particulate is show in

Table 10.3.

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Table 10.3 Total Suspended Particulate in Selected Provinces, Calabarzon: 2012 to 2014

Mitigation and pollution control measures implemented by various agencies in the region.

Under the Linis-Hangin Program, vehicles registered in the region are being tested for

emission. A number of establishments/industrial firms with Air Pollution Source Equipment

(APSE) are being inspected yearly. Also, more than 30 Private Emission Testing Centers

(PETCs) are being monitored in close coordination with the Land Transportation

Office (LTO).

While air quality in the region is in within standard limits, the rapid urbanization and

development of provinces near NCR poses threats to air quality with the operation of

manufacturing industries, kaingin and increasing number of vehicles in the region.


The major environmental issues facing the region are pollution of water bodies (i.e., Laguna

de Bay, Taal Lake Manila Bay and river systems), disaster risk reduction, and waste disposal

from the urban and manufacturing areas.

On the pollution of water bodies, LGUs around Laguna de Bay, Taal Lake and river systems,

with the help of other government agencies, should take the lead in the conservation of the

water bodies. Monitoring waste disposal practices of settlements and business

establishments near these bodies of water is important.

Being exposed to multiple natural hazards, there is an urgent need for the Comprehensive

Land Use Plans (CLUPs) of localities to be DRR/CCA (Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change

Adaptation) enhanced. This will help the local chef executives identify high risk areas and

implement programs, projects and activities to reduce the risks posed by natural hazards.

Local governments must improve on educating their constituents on the importance of

disaster preparedness. Social infrastructures must also be established, especially evacuation

centers, since school calendar are greatly affected when schools are turned into evacuation

centers.

Strengthening the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Act is needed to avoid

the problems posed by urban and manufacturing wastes. Disposal facilities are urgently

needed to be established in the urban and manufacturing areas in the region.

Provinces 2013 2014

Batangas 30 ug/Ncm Within standard

Cavite 35 ug/Ncm Within standard

Laguna No data Within standard

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CREDITS

BAS Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Agriculture

BLGF Bureau of Local Government Finance

BSP Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

CDA Cooperative Development Authority

CHED Commission on Higher Education

CITC Communications and Information Technology Commission

CSC Civil Service Commission

DA Department of Agriculture

DAR Department of Agrarian Reform

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DENR-EMB DENR Environmental Management Bureau

DENR-PAWB DENR Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau

DEPED Department of Education

DILG Department of Interior and Local Government

DOE Department of Energy

DOH Department of Health

DOJ-PPA Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration

DOLE Department of Labor and Employment

DOST Department of Science and Technology

DOT Department of Tourism

DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways

DRR Disaster Risk Reduction

DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development

DTI Department of Trade and Industry

FNRI Food and Nutrition Research Institute

HEIs Higher Educational Institutions

HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board

LDRRMOs Local Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Offices

LGUs Local Government Units


LLDA Laguna lake Development Authority

LTO Land Transportation Office

LWUA Local Water Utilities Administration

MWSS Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System

NCIP National Commission on Indigenous People

NEDA National Economic and Development Authority

NHA National Housing Authority

NIA National Irrigation Administration

NSCB National Statistical Coordination Board

NTC National Telecommunications Commission

NWRM National Water Retention Measures

OCD Office of Civil Defense

OP Office of the President

OPAPP Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

PAGIBIG Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya and Gobyerno

PNP Philippine National Police

PPA Philippine Ports Authority

PSA Philippine Statistics Authority

RA Republic Act

RBAP Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines

RDRRMC Regional Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council

RIDMD Regional Investigation & Detection Management Division

RPHRDD Regional Personnel & Human Resources Development Division

SHFC Social Housing Finance Corporation

SUCs State Universities and Colleges

TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority


WRITERS

In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth and Macroeconomy LOVELY S. MORES

Industry and Services Sector Elisa I. Pandela

Nelson J. Aman, Jr.

Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries

Sector Revy Ann Grace C. Jolongbayan

Accelerating Infrastructure Development Engr. Josephine P. Hapil

Ray Michael Kevin H. Abuso

Towards a Resilient and Inclusive Financial System Luningning D. Llames

Good Governance and Rule of Law Kathleen C. Melendrez

Marlon Natividad

Social Development

Health and Nutrition

Education

Social Welfare

Richard P. Engasa

Donna Riza P. Ronquillo

Mariell A. Evasco

Marlo E. Chavez

Peace and Security Alvin Caezar V. Olanday

Conservation, Protection and Rehabilitation of the

Environment and Natural Resources Michael R. Lavadia

SECTOR COORDINATORS

Cesar Marcelo R. Palacio

Agnes A. Daantos

Valter L. Morada

EDITOR Rolan B. Aldovino

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Arlita E. Lopez

Corazon C. Salandanan

Pepito L. Ponce

OVERALL COORDINATOR Donald James D. Gawe

MANAGEMENT OIC RD Luis G. Banua

ARD Gina T. Gacusan

NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGIONAL OFFICE IV-A

4/F Marcelita Building, National Highway Barangay Real, Calamba City

Documents

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