Lfps Mid Year.4hclub

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PRELIMINARIES:

The assessment started with the Invocation and the singing of National Anthemand the DA Hymn. It was then followed by the Introduction of participantscomposed of around 70 key officers/staff from the 14 locally-funded projectsunder the Department (Attachment A).

WELCOME REMARKS:

Director Asterio Saliotof the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI)welcomed the participants, to quote: Thank you for allowing usto host this meeting because we also would want to share our

sites here in Palawan. Funds given to the project werepropagated among various beneficiaries through scholarship forthe successor farmers of the aging farmers. We intend to havethe scholarship in a ladderized course classroom training andhands-on/field exposure. There has been expanded programthru extensive training, in collaboration with TESDA and other

line agencies. This kind of program, out of the 4H Club Project will surely go along way for successful farmers in the Philippines. To help more the youngfarmers we introduced the Schools for Practical Agriculture (SPA) that will lead toagro-eco tourism. With this, we would like to thank DA for all the support andhope you all enjoy your stay here in Palawan.

SHORT MESSAGES:

Mr. Vicente Binasahan represented Director CiprianoSantiago, DA RFU 4B, to give a short message to theparticipants. Thank you for considering Palawan as yourvenue for this meeting. We are greatly honored and lucky forthis opportunity to boost our tourism considering Palawan asthe last frontier of the Philippines. Strategic EnvironmentalPlan is a tool being used by the Government of Palawan tosave its natural resources and we just hope you becomealso our willing victims of the come back

come back syndrome.

On the other hand, Mr. Leo Bachilier from the Office of CityAgriculture of Puerto Princesa City, thanked the group forholding the meeting here. He even mentioned about the 4HClub sub- projects in Palawan and very thankful for them.Further he said that one of his intentions in joining the


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meeting is to present/submit project proposals for Palawan like infrastructure andthe likes.

RATIONALE:

Mr. Roy Abaya, SPCMAD Chief, presented to the body theRationale and the Schedule of Activities (Attachment B) forthe meeting. In addition, he said that as an overseer, wehope to have strong connection/linkage with the concernedoffices, the city government. Further, he encouraged the citygovernment to pursue their submission of their projectproposals.

PRESENTATIONS:

To give way to important concerns affecting the project implementations,representatives from the Planning Service and Finance and Mgt. Service, madesome inputs as follows:DA 2011 and 2012 Budget: Content and ReformsMr. Wilfredo Ruin DA-Planning Service

Chapter 4 Competitive and sustainable agricultureand fisheries sector

Medium-Term Targets - Growth for Agriculture from4.3% to 5.3%- DAs Programs: Goals 1, 2 and 3

Legislative Agenda

Ms. Telma Tolentino Chief DA Budget Division

FY 2012 Budget Proposal

FY 2012 Presidents Budget - PhP61.734 Billion

FY 2012 LFPs Budget PhP405.57 Million


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Ms. Loida Wy, Chief Budget & Mgnt Specialist-DBM

On the other hand, Ms. Wy focused her discussions on thefollowing topics:

National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 527- FY 2010PSIPOP

National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 528 Guidelines onRelease of Funds on FY 2011

FY 2012 Budget Preparation FY 2012 Budget Policy Updates/Reforms

Circular Letter No. 2010 8 Modification of Documentary Requirement

for Issuance of Multi-Year Obligation Authority (MYOA)

PROJECT PRESENTATIONS:

1. Davao Integrated Development Project (DIDP) Integrated Food SecurityProgram - Ms. Grace Magalona

The following are the objectives of the Project:

reinforce the competitive advantage of the DIDP Area in fruits, industrialcrops and cut-flowers and pursue opportunities in improving productivity inexisting and potential production areas

to enhance farmers and fishers income encourage rural industries and village enterprises to ensure timely delivery

and distribution of products from the production areas to market centers diversify production to include high-value crops and vegetables

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As of June 30, 2011, the Project accomplished a total of 173.47 kms FMRand 83.1 linear meters of bridges with percent accomplishment of 94.57%

which amounted to PhP 287.41 M.

2. Household Enhancement and Livelihood Program for MuslimCommunities Ms. Marisa Garcia

HELP MC is a program packaged in 1999 in consultation with MILF. Theimplementation started through a MOA signed between the MILFleadership and officials of DA, USM, GEM-USAID, SPDA & SecretaryRoberto Aventajado for the initial implementation of the promotion of fruitplanting in Camp Abubakar. Primary goal of the project is to bring aboutdeveloped, dynamic, economically productive self-reliant Muslim farmingcommunities in Camp Abubakar and other Muslim communities.

Physical accomplishments of the project includes: production of nurseryplants 497,950 plants produced and 225,000 plants distributed;established/maintained 8.3 has. clonal garden; established 27 clonalgarden/demo orchards and budwood gardens; established municipalnurseries with 16 fruit and 10 rubber trees; conducted 18 trainings. Whilefinancial accomplishment of the project is total allocation of Php 4.5 million

and total obligation of PhP2.97million or a utilization rate of 65%.

3. Iranun Sustainable Integrated Area Development Program (ISIADP)- Mr. Abusama Amba

The creation of the Iranun DevelopmentCouncil (IDC) was based on Republic Act No.7160 of Philippine Constitution otherwise


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known as the LGC of 1991 and MMA no. 25 with joint resolution of the four(4) municipality and MOA between the four (4) LGUs.

As of CY 2009, ISIADPs major interventionsare the following: 4,000 kgs rice seeds

distributed, 26,660 kgs corn, 149,800 kgsfertilizer, 500 packs of assorted vegetables and4 technology training sets amounting toPhP7.40 million.

4. Metro Kutawato Development Alliance Mr. Datu Medzecail Pinguiaman

The enrollment of MKDA as a Special Locally Funded Project (LFP) of theDepartment of Agriculture (DA) put in place an institutional mechanism toenhance agriculture productivity in the area through community-basedprojects very much supportive to the thrust of the President on FoodSecurity by opening up new agricultural lands and setting up structuresand facilities that would hasten the reduction of the cost of wage goods.

As of June 2011, the Project has the following financial accomplishment:For current account: availment rate of 67.32%, utilization rate of 15.14%

while for continuing: availment rate of 48.19%, utilization rate of 96% and100% disbursement rate for both current and continuing.

5. Pagkain Para sa Masa Dr. Rose Fe Hondrade


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A self-help food security program for the uplands and war-torn areas inMindanao. It started with one hectare nursery cum techno demo farmarea in 1998 and expanded to 12 hectares in 2003. Its main goal is an

improved household food security.

From the start to June 2011, the PPsM was able to conduct: 41 trials, 114demonstration/model farms, 9 field days, 4 seed fairs, provided seeds andother planting materials such as vegetables, cassava cuttings and sweetpotato cuttings; maintained 3985 ducks/chicken breeders and 438improved goat breeders; constructed/rehabilitated other infra/PHF: 1 solardryer, 1 nursery, 1 office, 1 seed storage, 1 research station, 1 traininghall, 2 perimeter fence and 1PH equipment; trained 55,507 farmers andextensionists; produced 10,000 PPsM brochures, 5000 flyers and 57posters/signages; maintained 1 webpage. Financial performance rates:

6. Socsksargen Integrated Food Security Program Engr. Ginalyn Fe Cachuela

An integrated area development program aimed at increasing the volumeof production and improving efficiency through rehabilitation and


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construction of rural infrastructure, and installation of agricultural supportfacilities and services.

Overall physical accomplishment of the Project is 84.39% with thefollowing sub-projects: 15 for production support; 2 trading post; 34

irrigation with 12,017 has. rehabilitated; 58 FMRs with 76,486 hasinfluenced areas; 9 PHF such as fish landing, warehouse and MPDPs and3 training centers. While financial accomplishment ____ availment rate of92.35% or PhP 568.99 million over PhP616.09 million and utilization rateof 94.05% or PhP533. 8 million over PhP567.5 million.

7. Mindanao North Coast Integrated Development Program (MinCIADP)- Ms. Carlota Madriaga

MinCIADP is an integrated area development project which focusesproductivity efforts in Strategic Agricultural-Fishery Development Zones(SAFDZ). The project aims to address the core problem on low productivitythat is affecting the agri- and fishery sector within the development area.

The project has physical performance rate of 105% for the followingaccomplishments: 96 units ALPs, 100 kms FMR and 13 MDPDs with 7,607sq.meters, 13 marketing development service projects, 14,054 for extension,education and training support and the project management. While, theprojects overall financial accomplishment is 94% with performance rate asfollows: 94% availment rate, 77% utilization rate and 72% disbursement rate.

8. Zamboanga Integrated Area Development Program (ZIADP)- Mr. Raul Ramon Bucoy

Upper Pangi Irrigation Project, Zamboanga Sibugay

After

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ZIADP Project started its implementation in CY 2000 and from CY 2003thereon, budget included in the GAA.

Physical accomplishments of the project are as follows: 40 units diversiondams, 60 units SWIP, 12 kms. FMR, 18 units MPDPs, 9 bagsakan centers, 1laboratory testing center, 1 4-wheel tractor, 6 completed research studies, 7satelite stations installed and 1 educational tour with 37 participants.

The Project registered financial accomplishment of 82.8% availment rate(PhP127.15 million over PhP153.56 million) and 89.42% utilization rate(PhP113.70 million over PhP127.15 million).

9.Caraga Integrated Development Program (CIDP) RTD Edgardo Dahino, DA-RFU XIII

In CY 2003, CIDP became part of the DABudget Line as Locally Funded Projectunder the Office of the Secretary.

CIDP followed the Area DevelopmentProject (ADP) Approach which supportsthe seven ( 7) target communities withspecial attention/ consideration on Lumadsand IPs. In CY 2005 CY2010 additionalof 18 target communities.

Project interventions include Production services support: asstd. seeds,planting materials, large and small ruminants, farm machineries/equipment,drugs and biologics and production facilities; irrigation development: 5 unitsSTW, 45 SWIP, 14 PISOS, 2 hydraulic ram pump, 9 drip irrigation; other


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infrastructure: 123 kms FMR, 4 bridges; and 156 units postharvest facilities;ESET and; Program Management.

As of June 30, 2011, the Projects financial accomplishment are 89.52%availment rate and 99.58% utilization rate and 89.16% disbursement rate.

10. Young Farmers Program Ms. Celeste Villena, NAFC

The Young Farmers Program (YFP) was initiated by Senator RamonMagsaysay in 2003, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture andCOCAFM. It has an initial funding of P25 M from the Senators PriorityDevelopment Fund released through DA.

The Program aims to encourage the youth, specifically the young agricultureand fisheries graduates to go into agribusiness and nurture them to becomeentrepreneurs and strong partners in nation building.

Project interventions include: 9 batches of trainings conducted with 29 YFvolunteers and 257 YF entrepreneurs; 155 projects funded with total ofP14.92 million grant released and P18.33 million loans released.

11. Support to Poverty Eradication Empowerment and Development Programfor Basic Sector Mr. Vener Dilig,DA-FOS


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From 2003- 2006, DA provided support funds to the two Basics Sectorscoming from DA Banner Program Funds such as GMA Rice, Corn andHVCC Program.

DA, proposed the Support to Poverty Eradication, Empowerment andDevelopment (SPEED) Program for the Basics Sectors as line budget item ofthe DA starting 2007. With the total budget of P12 Million, the programprovided P4 M each for the Farmers and the Fisherfolk Sectors and 4 Millionthe 7 (seven) other Basics Sectors councils.

As of June 30, 2011 the Project has an overall % Physical Accomplishment of43.30% and an overall Financial Accomplishment of: availment rate 71.12%, utilization rate 95.94% and disbursement rate 100%.

12.Basilan Accelerated Peace and Development Strategy- Mr. Abdulhan Sabdani

BAPADS is a program packaged underthe inter-agency committee for relief, rehabilitation and development for areas

Exit Point of Sta Clara Breeding Stn. Rd.

Rice Thresher


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affected by Armed Conflict (INTERACT). It aims to develop Basilan provinceinto an efficient and competitive economy, capable of providing for the socio-economic well-being of the population within the context of sustainable agri-industrial development, people empowerment and sustained peace.

Physical interventions include the following: rehabilitated 3.5 kms FMR, 27trainings with 552 participants, distributed planting materials 215 kgsvegetable seeds, veterinary biologics/supplements and 703,000 bagspolyethylene; maintained 14 nurseries and budwood gardens; disseminated1,000 IEC materials and provided the following PHF machineries andequipment - 30 non-motorized banca, 20 motorized banca, 30 pcs. Fishinggears, 3 units rice threshers, 2 units stilt dryers and 9 units cassava graters.

13. 4H Club Youth Development Program ATIAsst. Director Alberto Maningding

The 4-H Club Youth Development Program is the DA (through the AgriculturalTraining Institute) flagship program for he development of the youth,particularly those who are in the agriculture and fisheries sector.

The overall goal of this Program is the empowerment of the youth sector,towards poverty alleviation, food security, agricultural and rural development.

As of June 2011, the Program has accomplished the following: 1,025scholarship granted, 405 various trainings conducted, 14 visits, 48congresses/for a attended/coordinated and 517 various livelihood projects.For financial accomplishment, the Program registered an availment rate of93% and utilization rate of 91%.


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14. Casecnan Social Measures Project Ms. Jessyflor Pagaragawan

A fund established to compensatethe constituents of Quirino Province

for being the directly affected areaby the Casecnan power andirrigation.

As of June 30, 2011 the Project has anoverall financial accomplishment asfollows: availment rate 80%, utilizationrate 56% and disbursement rate of 56%.

AGREEMENTS MADE:

Below is the summary of issues and concerns and agreements reached duringthe meeting, to wit:

ISSUES AND CONCERNS AGREEMENTS/

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. DIDP- Performance-Based Allocation

DIDP to present to the Board the mechanism onhow to provide incentive to LGUs with goodperformance on project implementationDIDP to share with other projects the saidmechanism once approved by their Board

2. IRANUN- UnliquidatedBalances

IRANUN to liquidate the CY 2010 budget and fasttrack implementation for the release of the CY2011 Budget

IRANUN to submit catch up plan

3. SOCSKSARGEN-Tranching Scheme forFMR projects

Adoption of DIDP tranching of either by Admin(40:40:20)or By Contract (50:40:10)

(a memo request to be prepared bySOCSKSARGEN to be approved by theSecretary to effect this tranching scheme)

ultural Tramline, Nagtipunan, Quirino


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SPCMAD to facilitate the approval to the Office ofthe Secretary.

4. MKDA- reduced budgetallocation

Project reports should indicate initialbenefits/results

Reconcile fund allocation and releases with RFU11

5. MNCIADP No budgetallocation for CY 2012for the implementationof the submitted projectproposals

MNCIADP to facilitate/lobby request for approvalof proposed CY 2012 budget(with RDC-10 Endorsement)If the CY 2012 Budget will not be approved, DA-SPCMAD to request Special Budget Release(SBR) for the release of the remaining balance ofP 9.90 million out of the Total Project Cost of P250.0 million.

6. ZIADP No budgetallocation for CY 2012for the implementationof the submitted projectproposals

Low liquidation of fundsfrom other programs

Prepare letter request and justification for theapproval of the CY 2012 until 2016 budget

Close monitoring and coordination with theconcerned LGUs

Coordinate with COA to consider project basedliquidation

Submit catch up plan

7. CIDP lowaccomplishment of theCY 2011 Targets

CIDP to submit catch up plan

Request for Special Budget Request (SBR) toDBM

8. YFP- low utilization offund released by DA

Seek the approval of the Secretary for therevision of the guidelines

NAFC to tie up with 4H and PPSM projects

NAFC to coordinate with ACPC re: scheme usedunder USM-CIBP

9. SPEED- noaccomplishment for CY2011 Targets

NAPC to follow up the issuance of theAdministrative Order on the RevisedImplementing Rules and Regulations GoverningTitle I of Republic Act No. 8425 Otherwise Knownas the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act


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to fast track implementation

10. BAPADS - nonerelease of the CY 2010and CY 2011 Budget

For CY 2012 Budget-Transfer of funds from DAto DAF-ARMM or to theRegional Governor asstated in the General andSpecial Provisions

BAPADS to submit liquidation report of theprevious budget releases (2005-2007)

For clarification with the DBM Legal Officer

FMS to coordinate with DBM

11. CASECNAN submission of requiredreports

RFU 2 to coordinate with the Province of Quirinoand submit all required reports to SPCMAD

RFU 2 to submit monthly FMR report by specificlocation (congressional

district/province/municipality) per year includingno. of beneficiaries and jobs generated

ALL Projects 1. Include in the report the following:- initial benefit/results of the project- No. of beneficiaries- No. of employment/jobs generated

(By congressional district)2. Harmonization of the counter parting

scheme for the FMR sub-projects3. All LFPs to prepare a Resolution to the

President for the approval of the CY 2012

Budget of the 8 projects out of the 14LFPs with no budget allocation for theimplementation of sub-projects (BAPADS,ZIADP, MKDA, CIDP, HELP-MC, PPSM,IRANUN, MNCIADP)

4. LFPs to lobby with DBM SecretaryAbad/Congress/Senate on the restorationand approval of the CY 2012 Budget

5. All LFPs to submit all required reports toSPCMAD

6. LFPs with farm-to-market road projects tosubmit regular monthly FMR reports to

SPCMAD per year per specific location(congressional district, province,municipality)

7. LFPs should have termination date. Itshould be reviewed, repackaged/modified and present its distinctadvantage. If really important it should beincluded in the regular program of DA. For


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the case of CASECNAN it will bereviewed in the preparation of CY 2013Budget Proposal.

8. Standard selection criteria for theimplementation of sub-projects

9. Presentation of initial results/benefit s in

the next assessment and as a supportjustification in the extension of the LFPs.

10. SPCMAD to set a meeting with LFPsimplementing FMR projects. Re:implication on the implementation of FMRprojects that are initially identified prior tothe issuance of the DBM requirements(e.g farmers registry and work network)

within September 2011.11. Year-End Assessment Meeting to be

hosted by SOCSKSARGEN. TentativeDate: Feb. 2012

CLOSING REMARKS

ATI Asst. Director Maningding gave his Closing Remarkssaying that As host, we thank you all especially youragency heads and especially to your family for allowing you incoming here. Thanks to SPCMAD and FOS, participants,

project implementers and resource persons. We look forwardto another assessment like this and hopeful to see someanalysis reports next time. Keep on learning with the issuesand concerns encountered during the project implementation.

EXPOSURE TRIP

Tourism being one of the main industry of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the groupwere privileged to visit famous tourist attractions in the city:

Puerto Princesa Underground River Palawan Wildlife and Rescue Conservation Center

Palawan Bakers Hill

Markets, souvenir shops, etc.

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