STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE REPORT - Roxas, Capiz · STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE REPORT ... and/or improved. Need to ensure that every barangay has a Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

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STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE REPORT

The report provides us information on the status of Roxas City in terms of performance for

2012 and its development for the past three years (2010-2012).

The City’s performance is measured in its different areas of governance such as

Administrative, Social, Economic, Environmental, Valuing Fundamentals and Financial Accountability

based on services delivered and capacity.

Its development on the other hand is scaled based on its Social, Economic and Environmental

condition.

The following are the results of “our” efforts…..

The result on Administrative Governance shows that Roxas City

Governmentexcel in Human Resource Managementand Development with the

rating of 5. High in both Revenue Generation and Customer Service-CivilApplication, fair in Local

Legislation and Development Planning and low in Resource Allocation and Utilization with the

score of 2.92.

To maintain the excellent rating in Human Resource Management and Developmentthe

City Governmentneed to continue and improve the recruitment & selection transparency, the

recognition and awarding of good performances, in developing their capacities as well as in hearing

their grievances. It is also needed to focus on the competencies & qualification of every employee for

proper placement and functioning and thus improve public service delivery. Human Resource

Management Plan is also needed as guide in handling human resources effectively

In Revenue Generation, the City attained a 4.26% rating. Although the City Government has

an efficient collection and recording system, Annual Revenue Generation Plan and aLocal Revenue

Code, still it needs to enhance the existing measures in collection as well as to completely

computerized its system linking with other offices involved in revenue generation. General Revision of

Real Property Tax is also recommended to increase collection rate.

Customer Service-Civil Applications got a rating of 4.55. To attain excellent in this area of

performance, the City Government need to maintain and secure its data base on civil registration and

real property, transform the civil application system into a seamless transactional process and to fully

computerize its database and establish linkages with other offices concerned.

Local Legislation got only a fair rating of 3.61, maybe due to the absence of enacted Code of

General Ordinances and Environmental Code, and below 80% legislative measures over ordinances

passed. Further, the imperatives of quality legislation have to be looked into (like legislative staff

competence and the greater use of legislative tools).

Development Planning with the rating of 3.84is measured based on the presence and

functionality of Special Bodies, Sectoral Committees, the presence of complete and updated

database, mandated plans and the application of GIS and Monitoring System. Finding shows that

Development Planning need to improve on organizational performance due to its organized but not

functioning Sectoral Committees; need to strengthen its consultation process and improve its data

base management.

Resource Allocation and Utilization got the lowest rating in Administrative Governance for

the year 2012. Finding shows that management and coordination process in budgeting and

accounting is weak and need to be strengthened since effective allocation and optimum utilization of

resources is fundamental in governance.

The Personal Services Allocation which exceeded based on the indicator provided did not

actually exceed the required allocation for the city. Following the PS CAP limitation and basis of

computation pursuant to section 325 of RA 7160, 2010 is the base line year which is higher compared

to 2012. The actual allocation for 2012 based on 2010 as baseline year is lower by 3.2% against the

45% PS CAP limitation.

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On Social Governance, the result shows that Health Services got an excellent

performance, high on Support to Education Services and Peace, Security and

Disaster RiskManagement, while Support to Housing and Basic Utilities got a low rate of 2.60.

With the highly functioning health system characterized by quality primary health care, quality

maternal care and quality child care make the Health Services excellent or 5 in rating. The

participation of the Civil Society (CSO) in the medical missions and the issuances of Phihealth

insurance to indigent families are innovations that add more luster to and dynamism in the health

system.

Although a certain level of support to basic education is extended, still the rating of Support to

Education Servicesis 4.45 which is high but not excellent. Further assistance is encouraged and the

Local School Board to do more to advance the cause of those in need of quality education.

Peace, Security and Disaster Risk Management garnered a rating of 4.40 which is also

high but not excellent.Though efforts are made to ensure Peace, Security and Disaster Risk

Management, there are still more to be done. Annual financial allocation for peace and order and

public safety support should be ensured such as support toKatarungangPambarangay which is

mandated under the Local Government Code. Councils for Peace and Order, for the Protection of

Children, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management need to be strengthened. And the

Government readiness to manage the risk of disasters including relief, rehabilitation and other

associated services should be enhanced.

Support to Housing and Basic Utilities with the rating of 2.60 is the lowest among the social

services. Finding shows that support extended is weak because assistance extended are not

sustained. Data on informal settlers are not complete to establish actual status and needs. Cause the

donation of a local government lot for socialized housing or provide socialized housing or mass

dwelling in partnership with the private sector is a good step to take.

The result of the three areas on Economic Governance shows that Support

to Agriculture Sector is 4.48, Support to Fishery Services 4.75 and

Entrepreneurship,Business and Industry Promotion 3.94.

Support to Agriculture Sector is extendedbut greater intervention is necessary inorder to

attain the excellent result. Infrastructure support should be improved and enhanced as well as credit

facilitation services to farmers. Adequate production support like planting materials, fertilizers and

laboratory services such as soil testing should be extended. Assistance to research and development

(e.g. techno-demo cooperators and research institutes) need to be provided and market development

services should be improved.

With the rating of 4.75, Support to Fishery Services is extended but more focus intervention

and sustained engagement are important. The City Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management

Council (CFARMC) need to be mobilized to help protect and manage municipal waters and see to it

that it does its mandated tasks. Infrastructure support should be improved and enhanced (like

mariculture parks, fishing port, seaweeds village eco-zones or sea cages as well as credit facilitation

services to the fisherfolks. Adequate production support services like fingerlings should be extended

and market development services for the fishery sector need to be establish.

Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion got a fair ratingand findings shows that more is needed to be done to institutionalize a business-friendly environment. The following factors need to be looked into:- the quality of permitting or licensing need to be improved to ensure the ease of doing business; strategize to effect the issuance of building, occupancy and business permits in a more expedient manner; and provide or cause the provision of direct support services to business particularly those categorized as micro, small, and medium enterprises.Support servicesmaybe in the form of tax incentives, product labeling, product packaging, training, job and trade fairs.

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Environmental Governance with its three areas of performances shows

excellence in both Freshwater Ecosystem Management and Coastal

Marine Ecosystem Management and a fair or 3.08 rating in Urban

Ecosystem Management.

Coastal Marine Ecosystems & Freshwater Ecosystem Management both got a rating of 5

because it is the core concern of the LGU with long-term planning being practiced and valued. Much

more so with CSOs and citizen participation in protection and rehabilitation for both areas are being

recognized and mobilized, as well as areas for rehabilitation and protection are set and target areas

are met.This is all to support the Seafood Capital title that the City is holding.

Urban Ecosystem Management is rated 3.08 based on pollution control and proper solid

waste management which are essential in preserving the integrity of the environment. More are

needed to be done in order to gain better performance in this area. Pollution control should be

included in the long-term planning and enforcement of pollution control measures. Solid Waste

Management Board need to be strengthened and Solid Waste Management Plan should be updated

and/or improved. Need to ensure that every barangay has a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and that

open dumpsite facility should be controlled or develop into sanitary landfill.

In the three areas in Valuing Fundamentalsof Governance, Transparency

excelled while Participation and Financial Accountability got the same fair rating of 3.67.

Transparency in the LGU operations is remarkable. Communicating to the public through

various means like Bulletin Board, Public Information Office or Desk, Print, Broadcast Media, Website

and Forum are present and being utilized making it excellent in performance.

Though there is an effortto improve the Financial Accountability, still the administrative

capacity to ensure observance of guidelines relative to accounting, internal control, procurement and

financial transactions need to be strengthened to attain a much higher rating.

Participation on the other hand, with a fair rating, needs to strengthen the Civil Society

Organizations participation in the Local Special Bodies and the Citizen Feedback System. It is also a

must to maximize the CSOs involvement in the development projects.

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Financial Performance e-Report Roxas City, PY 2012

Revenue Generation

The cost to collect revenuesshows an exceptional performance since it is lowercompared to

both average of LGUs with the same type & income class and of national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class.

For locally –sourced revenues to total income, it shows that Roxas City Government is depending more on its IRA share since the locally-sourced revenues is lower compared to both the average of LGUs with the same LGU type and income class and the national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class.

For the regular revenues to total income, the performance is exceptional since it is higher compared to both the average of LGUs with the same LGU type and income class and the national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class.

The Locally-Sourced Revenue Levelon the other hand reached a desired performance only because it is higher than the average of LGUs with the same LGU type and income class but not with the national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class.

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Locally-Sourced Revenue Per Capitais higher compared to the average of LGUs with the same LGU type and income class but lower compared to national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class

Real Property Tax Accomplishment Rateis below desired performance, it is imperative to enhance collection effort on Real Property Tax. To increase real property tax, General Revision is necessary and computerization should be fast tract with proper networking with other related offices.

Resourced Allocation and Utilization

Personal Services Expenditure Ratio is higher compared to boththe average of LGUs with the same LGU type and income class and the national average of LGUs with the same LGU type regardless of income class andexceed the 45-55 ceiling for P.S.

The Personal Services Allocation which exceeded based on the indicator provided did not

actually exceed the required allocation for the city. Following the PS CAP limitation and basis of

computation pursuant to section 325 of RA 7160, 2010 is the base line year which is higher compared

to 2012 because of IRA reduction due to creation of 16 cities. The allowable PS level for Budget year

2012 is 176,211,818.51 while the actual PS expenditures is 170,598,670.89.

Total Expenditure Per Capita is lower compared to both the average of LGUs with the same LGU type and income class and the national average of the same LGU type regardless of income class.Meaning, the LGU is spending less per capita basis.

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Debt Service Ratio which is 3.47% does not exceed the 20% of the regular income which is the debt servicing limitation under the Local Government Code of 1991.

Social development is determined using quality of life and minimum basic needs indicators. It isaffected by both the state of the economy and environmental quality. A productive economy and a clean environment are

conducive to the improvement of social welfare in terms of health and nutrition, education, housing and basic utilities, and peace and security. It got a fair rating or 3.04 based on the following:

State of Health and Nutritionis rated 3.50 based on the following:children’s nutrition in general isassured since target is met. Percentage of children below normal weights is below 10% compared to 25% benchmark. Morbidity rates generally are within acceptable conditions but need to keep the rate lower than the national target, if zero prevalence is not attainable. The problem lies on the crude death rate and maternal mortality rate. Crude death rate is abnormally high with 6-7 per 1,000 populationwhile the benchmark is 4-5 per 1,000 population. Maternal mortality rate is unbearable showing more than 1.5 per 1,000 live births while the benchmark is 0.7-0.9 per 1,000 live births.

To address the problem on underweight children, it is necessary to organize and activate The CityNutrition Council and to fully functionalize all Barangay Nutrition Councils. Feeding activities should be well coordinated among agencies and NGOs concerned. Crude death rateis high because report for deaths is recorded by place of occurrence in all hospitals in the city and not by residence or addresses of the patients. It is therefore recommended that report of death should be segregated by place of residence. For high Maternal mortality rate, it is because traditional hilots and midwives still continue to attend delivery at home rather than in birthing facilities, which are open to high risk.

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Inadequate pre-natal check up especially during first trimester and financial capacity are also some of the reasons. To attain the benchmark, it is recommended that an ordinance regulating the practice of hilots and midwives in delivering babies at home be passed. Facilitation of Philhealth accreditation of all Barangay Birthing Clinics, to make free services more accessible to indigent beneficiaries, is also necessary. Further, intensification of advocacy and campaign on proper pre-natal care and pregnancy planning as well as family planning is also recommended. State of Education, with the rate of 3.00,status shows that elementaryparticipation rate is quite high, achieving the target which is within the 92-94% benchmark. Completion rate for both elementary and secondary are low compared to benchmarks, elementary completion rate is 70-77% against 78-88% benchmark while secondary completion rate is 60-70% against 71-84% benchmark. For Tertiary and/or Technical Education, completion rate is more than the benchmark of 50-75%, showing quality of human capital. Simple Literacy Rate is high or above the benchmark of 92-94%.

Low Completion Rate for both Elementary and Secondary maybe attributed to poor academic performance, parents attitude towards schooling and lack of interest on the part of the students. Enrollment of students to Capiz National High School under the Capiz Division are not reflected in the City Division’s record thus, might also affect completion rate. To increase the number of completers for both elementary and secondary, the following are recommended: that all public schools will be required to implement Drop-out Reduction Program starting this school year; full implementation of Alternative Learning System; conduct home visitation and counseling; maintain a Child-Friendly School System; implement Balik-Paaralan Para sa out-of-school children and youth; provide support and coordination in the implementation of 4Ps Program; and advocate close coordination/partnership with the parents and other stakeholders in the community. State of Housing and Basic Utilities with the rate of 3.17was gauged based on the

percentages of non-owner houses households, squatters or informal settlers, households with

makeshift houses, households with access to piped-in water (level III) supply, households with sanitary

toilet facility and households with electricity. Data shows that 35-50% of the households have no

houses of their own, which is higher than the benchmark of 25-34%. Informal dweller-population is

manageable, which is 15-20%, compared to benchmark that should be lower than 21%, but still action

to address the problem is desired. Existing 2% of households with makeshift houses is high compared

to non-existence of such condition as benchmark. Households with access to water supply and

electricity, the situation is much better since majority of the households have access to piped-in water

supply and electricity regardless of its rate of consumption. For households with sanitary toilet

facility, the situation is slightly better than the 2010 target of 35%. But water pollution due to domestic

wastes, though its recent effect to the public is less threatening, should also be taken into

consideration.

High percentage of household with no houses of their own and households with makeshift houses:this condition is due to influx ofsettlers to urban area to seek employment and/or for employment purposes, thus, enhancing the existence of doubled-up households. Affordability is also one of the reasons why some are forced to squat in public and private lots and even in danger zone; and just to have the so called shelter, even content to dwell in a makeshift houses. To address this condition, land banking and housing projects should be given priority by the LGU even in the Barangay level. Focus more on urban planning in preparation of becoming a highly urbanize city and the fast flowing migration.

State of Peace and Order with the rate of 2.50 is poor. Why? Because incidence of index

crime such as murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery and theft is alarming with more than 8

per 10,000 population compared to benchmark of 5-6 per 10,000 population. While incidence of non-

index crime such as crimes against national security, fundamental laws of the state, public order,

public morals, violations of special laws, illegal gambling, illegal possession of firearms, carnapping,

illegal drugs, kidnapping, serious illegal detention and smuggling is low, with 1-2 per 10,000 population

compared to 3-4 per 10,000 population benchmark.

With a fair (3.25)rating, Economic development is determined by

indicators of employment and income. Economic activities have the

capacity to greatly affect the quality of the environment. Well-managed

economic growth does not pollute the environment and does not destructively exploit and irreversibly

damage natural resources.

State of Employment with the rate of 3.00 is gauge based on unemployment and

underemployment, wherein unemployment rate is 6-7% and within the tolerable level since it is not

higher than 7% benchmark and underemployment rate of 16-20% and still not higher than the 20%

benchmark.

State of Income is measured based on per capita income and poverty incidence which

resulted to fair rate (3.50).Per capita income is within acceptable level, that is within 30,000-35,999, andpoverty incidence relatively low with 10-25% compared to 26-35% benchmark.

Although the state of employment and incomeare within acceptable level, still we need to

givepriority to these areas in order to upgrade the economic status. There is no available data on income and employment (both unemployed and underemployed), and of skilled workers. It is suggested to conduct Skills Registration by barangay; and to include as part of the requirement in the renewal of business permit to submit job vacancies and number of persons employed. It is also necessary to conduct primary survey through CBMS incorporating income level per family.

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Environmental development’s poor rating (2.50) is determined

using environmental quality indicators suchas the land, air and water quality and natural resources indicators describing agricultural, forest and aquatic resources productivity. The result depends on the type of ecosystem in the LGU.

State of Urban Ecosystem got a rating of 2.75 based on the percentages of tree cover in urban areas and polluting agencies, absence of smog, odor and noise in urban areas, presence of solid waste heaps on roadsides and vacant lots and in urban lands, percentages of irrigated land to total irrigable land, of prime lands converted to non-agricultural uses and crop yield.Tree cover in urban areasis less than 10%, falls short with the desirable condition of at least 20% of the benchmark making the air quality at stake. Polluting industries are present with 1 or more industries without polluting control facilities. Better air quality is expected due to the absence of smog, odor and noise but environmental sanitation is an issue due to the presence of solid waste heaps observed in some spots and sites along roadsides and vacant lots.

Urban greening program should be intensified to attain the desirable condition that will ensure quality clean air; compliance of pollution control facilities for industries should be strictly enforced; and involvement with commitmentamong residents is greatly enjoin in disposing solid wastes properly. Material Recovery Facility (MRF) will beestablished in some barangays as well as the Sanitary Landfill in Barangay San Jose.Updating of Solid Waste Management Plan and functionality of the Solid Waste Management Board is highly recommended. State of Agricultural Ecosystem with the rating of 2.17 got it from the percentages of irrigated land to total irrigable land which is below the benchmark of 40-50% and the prime land converted to non-agricultural uses is 15% which is higher compared to 10% benchmark. Because of this situation, potential to increase agricultural produce become weak and loss of land productivity become apparent andcrop yieldis very low (1-1.99) compared to benchmark: an index of 3 (meaning, the average yield for top 3 crops reached the national average for crop production.

Irrigation projects should be given priority together with dredging and widening of creeks to

minimize siltation and water salinity that affect agricultural production. Regulation of land conversion is necessary as per approved Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance. To increase yield, assistance through credit facilitation, seed subsidy and fertilizers should be taken into consideration.Research and development through techno-demo cooperators and research institutes should be provided

andlinkage with Agricultural Training Institute in the establishment of farmers field school and school-on-the air program. Market development services should be improved.

State of Coastal Marine Ecosystems with the rating of 1.83 shows that Mangrove cover is below 50% of the original mangrove area putting marine productivity at risk.Coastal fish catch for five (5) years shows a declining trend instead of increasing which is alarming as seafood capital of the Philippines. This is maybe due to high incidence of illegal fishing reported for the past three (3) years.Extent of marine squatter households on coastline is too many, more than 100 houses per km stretch within 50 meters of shore, (benchmark: should not be more than 20), putting marine environment at risk due to probable pollution loads. There is presence of polluting industries in coastal areas with no pollution control facilities that might endanger marine life. But luckily, there is no presence of waste heaps on coastline.

Unregulated conversion of swamps and marshes and encroachment of riverine areas by subdivisions are the major causes of decreasing mangrove areas. Strict law enforcement, reforestation, coordination of relatedagencies and monitoring of compliance on related laws and ordinances by subdivisions and other businesses are strongly recommended. Declining coastal fish catch and illegal fishing maybe attributed to weak law enforcement, people’s attitude and lack of coordination and cooperation between public and private sectors towards environmental concern. It is therefore suggested that Environmental Code should be passed and Fishery regulation be strictly enforced. Coastal resource rehabilitation and habitat restoration. Provision of incentives to law enforcers and secure protection mechanism as well as inter-LGU alliance in surveillance and protection of Municipal Waters. For polluting industries, there is no polluting industries in the coastal areas but with heaps of waste on coastline due to squatters along coastline and commercial establishments; and also waste from other neighboring areas carried by water current. Resettlement with alternative livelihood should be provided; establishment of sewerage system; enforcement and monitoring on environmental compliance of subdivisions and establishment; regular collection of garbage carried by water current and wave is necessary with the cooperation of the area residents. State of Freshwater Ecosystems is fair (3.25) with an increasing Fish catch in river or lake shows high productivity. Though there is presence of polluting industries in riverside or lakeside with no polluting control facilities, freshwater quality is unpolluted since water is clear without water lilies and/or floating wastes. Extent of riverside or lakeside squatters shows many squatter households observed with 21-100 houses per km stretch on riverside, posing social and environmental issue.

Indicator concern is freshwater ecosystem on rivers and lakes … there is no freshwater but there is river with brackish water (due to the mixing of fresh water and salty water at the lower portion of Panay River) … and percentage of polluting industries in riverside where the answer is none instead of not applicable. But most of our creeks are already encroached and with structures that hamper the flow of water and affect water habitat. Dredging of rivers and creeks is highly recommended for navigational purposes and restoration of water habitat. Continue support for brackish water fishing activities to uplift the economic condition of fisherfolks engaged in this type of activity.

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CORE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES

State of Health and Nutrition - Crude death rate is abnormally high ; Maternal mortality rate is unbearable State of Education - Elementary Completion Rate is low. ; Secondary Completion Rate is low. Quality of human capital is at risk. State of Housing and Basic Utilities - % of households without houses of their own is high ; Prevalence of households with makeshift houses is extremely high State of Peace and Order - Incidence of index crime such as murder, homicide, physical injury, rape,robbery and theft is alarming. State of Urban Ecosystems - Tree cover in urban areas falls short with the desirable condition. Air quality is at stake; Polluting industries are present. Air quality is at stake. State of Agricultural Ecosystems - % of irrigated land to total irrigable land is low. Agricultural land development effort leaves much to be desired, and the potential to increase agricultural produce is weak.; % of prime lands converted to non-agricultural uses is relatively high. The loss of land productivity for agriculture is seen.; Crop production indicates very low agricultural land productivity.

State of Coastal Marine Ecosystems - Mangroves loss is high. Marine productivity is at risk.; Coastal fish catch has decreased for the past five years. ; Too many cases of illegal fishing were reported for the past 3 years. ; Too many squatter households are observed on coastline. Marine environment is at risk due to probable pollution loads ; Presence of polluting industries in coastal areas. Marine life is in danger. State of Freshwater Ecosystems - Presence of polluting industries in riverside or lakeside.; Many squatter households are observed on riverside or lakeside. It’s a social and environment issue.

Socio-Economic and Environmental Interdependencies

How to Interpret the Plot? Green line - Ideal level of development (DI: 5) Red line - Danger Zone (DI: 3) Blue line - LGU development index