SOCSKSARGEN ADP AR2010

ANNUALREPORT

D e p a r t m e n t o f A g r i c u l t u r eS O C S K S A R G E N Area Development Project OfficeP r o j e c t M a n a g e m e n t U n i t

Executive Summary

SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program

SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office

Project Management Activities

Success Stories

Financial Performance

Food Security Program Accomplishments

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Message from the Chairman of the Board

Warmest greetings to the people and leaders of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City as we mark another successful year in our joint efforts to stamp out poverty and food insecurity in local farming and fishing villages through the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project.

In particular, component initiatives such as the Integrated Food Security Program have allowed participating farmers to produce sufficient and safe food items, both for personal consumption and trade. These activities ultimately helped improve food security and spur livelihood and income opportunities in their communities.

As the chairperson of the SOCKSARGEN ADP Board, I take pride in these accomplishments, aptly chronicled by this Annual Report.

We at the Department of Agriculture therefore commend the men and women of the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office, concerned LGUs and stakeholders, the private sector, non-government organizations and other partners in undertaking various initiatives during the year in review. These milestones are a demonstration of our unwavering commitment to delivering our respective share in Mindanao’s progress despite difficult challenges.

SOCSKSARGEN, just like the rest of Mindanao, is a region of diverse cultures and of varying degrees of development. It also faces the realities of increased weather uncertainties due to global climate change. With the project’s extension for another six years, I call on everyone to work more closely as we develop and implement comprehensive, integrative and pro-active approaches anchored on good governance and sustainable growth.

Sama-sama nating i-angat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng bawat Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagsulong at pagsasakatuparan ng mga makabuluhang programa sa sakahan at pangisdaan.

Mabuhay!

PROCESO J. AlCAlASecretaryDepartment of Agriculture

Message from the Project Manager

The SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO), thru its Project Management Unit (PMU), is pleased to present to all stakeholders its 2010 Annual Report. In the ensuing pages are the various components of the Program, including its key players and the projects and activities executed throughout the year which made significant impact not only to the economic growth of the region but also to the lives of our rural farmers.

I, therefore, wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the national governmentand to our proactive partners from the different government and non-government sectors for another year of achievement. I also wish to acknowledge the active involvement of the Local Government Units particularly that of the SOCSKSARGEN Technical and Monitoring teams, for working closely with us in the whole cycle of project development and implementation.

Further, I would like to take this opportunity to thank His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III for his valuable support to the SOCSKSARGEN area and his recognition of ADPO’s vital role in the national economic development.

The six years extension of the project would pave way to the implementation of strategic development initiatives and programs that would help to ensure food security, increase farmer’s income and enhance global competitiveness.

We look forward to another year of cooperation for a more progressive and Maanyag na SOCSKSARGEN!

GINAlYN FE C. CACHUElAProject ManagerSOCSKSARGEN ADP-PMU

Executive Summaryhe year 2010 is a period of great challenge and success for SOCSKSARGEN growth area. Primarily, the coordinative

function of SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office (ADPO), a locally-funded project in Mindanao under the Department of Agriculture (DA) was extended with the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 16 on 21 December 2010 by the newly elected President of the Philippines, Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III. The latest term extension of the agency is a significant development for the growth area. It renewed and strengthened the role of ADPO, particularly in the realization of key development initiatives, in coordination with respective Local Government Units (LGUs), concerned National Government Agencies (NGAs), partner Private Sectors (PS), Civil Service Organization (CSOs) and stakeholders.

Focused and determined in pushing for the socio-economic development of SOCSKSARGEN, the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO has gone another milestone this year. In this annual accomplishment report, we proudly present the valuable programs and projects implemented under the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program, including their life-changing benefits to our farmers and stakeholders.

In 2010, DA allocated PhP 61.230 million for the implementation of 8 projects in SOCSKSARGEN comprised of 7 farm-to-market roads (FMRs) and 1 training center. As part of the implementing mechanism under the Food Security Program, the LGUs likewise appropriated 20% cash counterpart to support these projects. The implementation of the projects have run smoothly, albeit delayed due to the national elections in May 2010 which put procurement on hold until the 4th quarter of the year. As of December 2010, 1 farm-to-market road project was completed, 3 projects are on-going, and 4 projects were bidded and ready for implementation in January 2011.

Simultaneously, the implementation of carry-over projects funded in 2007 up to 2009 were expedited, resulting to the completion of another 17 projects at the end of the year. The completed projects cover an estimated of 22,598 hectare-influence area, mostly planted with corn, rice, banana, mango, coconut, coffee, rubber, pineapple, abaca, oil palm and vegetables, and benefited approximately 48,000 farmers and populace. Other completed projects such as the Animal Breeding Center, Market Building, and Training Center will benefit more farmers and resource-users once fully furnished and equipped by the LGUs.

On the aggregate, 108 out of 123 projects were completed under

the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program for the period 2003 to 2010 posting an overall accomplishment of 89%.

Project evaluation was also undertaken to study the development outcomes or impacts generated by various projects implemented in the prior years. The ADPO-Project Management Unit (PMU) spearheaded the conduct of terminal evaluation of the 24 irrigation projects, 9 farm-to-market roads, 13 mechanical dryers, and Sustainable Technology to Accelerate Rice Sufficiency (STARS) Project – an inbred-rice techno demonstration project, funded and implemented within 1999 to 2008. The evaluation activities will be completed in 2011.

Development initiatives on vital infrastructures such as fish port, wharves, airports and road networks that are essential components to the economic progress of the area were also monitored by the agency, in coordination with concerned national agencies. These important facilities have been operating for more than a decade already, and most if not all are undergoing a yearly improvement/rehabilitation. However, with the increasing population and demand for such services, much has to be done still and can be worked out by the respective agencies or collaboratively amongst concerned agencies in the future. In view of the extension of the term of the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO for another six years, the preparation of the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Plan for 2011-2016 was facilitated among the Local Government Units, concerned NGAs, Private Sector and Non-Government Organizations. Projects such as trading posts, farm-to-market roads, postharvest facilities and equipment, and technology demonstration on priority crops were prioritized for funding, including the General Santos City Integrated Transport and Food Terminal which calls for a Public-Private Partnership.

The accomplishments made this year have undoubtedly contributed to the growth of the agriculture sector of the region. With much challenges ahead amidst climate change, the proposed intervention in the 6-year plan would ensure food security, modernize agriculture production and improve quality of agri products. The SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office, under the dynamic leadership of the DA Secretary and the members of the SOCSKSARGEN Board, fully supports the area’s vision of becoming the “leading producer and exporter of globally competitive agri and fishery products”.

INTEGRATED FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMSOCSKSARGEN

is an integrated development program aimed at increasing the volume of production and improving efficiency

through rehabilitation and construction of rural infrastructure, installation of agricultural support facilities and

provision of agricultural services.

Program Components include (1) Irrigation Development Services, (2) Market-related Development Services, (3) Other

Infrastructure and Postharvest Development Services, (4) Extension Support, Education and Training Services, and (5)

Policy Formulation, Planning and Advocacy.

SOCSKSARGEN IFSP

AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OFFICESOCSKSARGEN

is one of the 10 Locally Funded Projects (LFP) in Mindanao under the Department of Agriculture covering the areas of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City (SOCSKSARGEN). It was

established in August 1991 through Executive Order (EO) Nos. 474 & 481, series of 1992, mandated to integrate, coordinate, facilitate, and monitor major

development initiatives in the growth area. The ADPO is composed of the Project Board and the Project Management Unit (PMU).

With the extension of ADPO term through Executive Order No. 16, series of 2010, it continues to promote dynamism, particularly in the implementation of

agri-infrastructure and high impact projects geared towards poverty alleviation, food sufficiency, and peace and development in the region under its banner

program – SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Program.

is a policy-making body which provides general direction and formulates

appropriate policies in the context of regional development, particularly in the

enrichment of SOCSKSARGEN’s agricultural and agro-industrial potentials. The Board

is consist of the Secretary of Agriculture as Chairman; Mayor of General Santos City;

Governors of the Provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and

Sarangani, Region 12 Directors of the following departments and agencies: National

Economic and Development Authority, Agriculture, Public Works and Highways, Civil

Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Philippine Ports Authority, Trade and Industry,

Environment and Natural Resources, Interior and Local Government, and Agrarian

Reform; the Commanding General of the 10th Infantry Division of Philippine Army;

NGO Representative; and Business Sector Representative.

SOCSKSARGEN ADP

SOCSKSARGEN ADP BOARD

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SOCSKSARGEN ADP BOARD COMPOSITION

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serves as the technical and adminsitrative secretariat of the SOCSKSARGEN ADP which undertakes the

day-to-day operation.

SOCSKSARGEN ADP PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

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= Promote sustainable agri-fishery technology and industry thru the provision of sound trade & investment policies in the context of environmental safety emanating from participative governance;

= We, the NGAs, in collaboration with the private sectors, local government units and other stakeholders, are committed to create an environment conducive to sustainable agri-fishery and industrial growth and development thru timely and world class services as we foster professionalism and integrity; and

= Ensure the best environment conducive for investment, utilizing high quality human resources for the production of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products.

SOCSKSARGEN as the leading producer & exporter of globally competitive agri-fishery and industrial products

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To facilitate the smooth implementation of projects under the program,

an implementing mechanism was formulated and adopted in 1999

which include the creation of the following:

A composite group composed of representative from the LGUs,

concerned NGAs and the Project Management Unit that reviews

proposals and program of works (POW) submitted by the Local

Technical Team in terms of technical feasibility, economic viability,

environment safety, social acceptability and sustainability as a whole.

The team recommends priorities and areas of improvement when

necessary.

Also a composite group composed of LGU representative and Project

Management Unit staff that conducts regular inspection and documentation

of projects during the implementation and provides technical and policy

recommendations to the implementing LGUs.

OUR WORKING GROUPS

TECHNICAL TEAM

PROJECT MONITORING TEAM


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comprises representatives from the Local Finance Teams of the LGUs

– consist of Budget Officers, Accountants, and Treasurers, and Finance

Personnel of the DA RFU XI responsible for the prompt releases and proper

management of SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program funds.

Note: *The Finance Team is not part of the implementing mechanism approved in 1999, but actively performed from 2003 to present to help expedite the procurement process and project mobilization which is dependent on fund releases.

FINANCE TEAM

ACCOMPLISHMENTSIn FY 2010, the Department of Agriculture allocated PhP 61.230 million for the implementation of 8 projects in SOCSKSARGEN

comprised of 7 farm-to-market roads and 1 training center. In addition to DA fund, a 20% cash counterpart was allocated for

each project by the implementing Local Government Units (LGUs) as part of the cost-sharing agreement in the SOCSKSARGEN

Food Security Program.

Of the 8 projects approved, 4 were implemented with 1 already completed in September 2010. Bidding of the other 4 projects

was set in the 4th quarter of the year due to the national elections in May 2010 and post-election undertakings (i.e. transition

process). Implementation of the projects will commence in the 1st quarter of 2011.

On the other hand, a total of 18 projects were completed in 2010 (including carry-over projects from 2007-2009); 11 are

underway and 4 are in the pre-construction stage. Majority of the completed projects were funded in 2009. Most of the on-

going projects were from the different funding years which were affected by bad weather condition, peace and order problem,

project variations to include provision of additional structures, and incomplete liquidation of funds by the implementing

LGUs resulting to project suspension. Some projects, however, particularly farm-to-market roads (FMR) really entail longer

construction period due to their considerable lengths.

S O C S K S A R G E N F o o d S e c u r i t y P r o g r a m

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Table 1: SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program, FY 2010

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Target Accomp DA LGU

FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS 39.84 14.33 57,950 14,053 3,395 396 3,361REHABILITATION 39.84 14.33 57,950 14,053 3,395 396 3,361

1 Rehabilitation of Guadalupe-Purok Nopol FMR, GSC 2.94 2.94 4,110 997 132 29 132

corn, mango, sugarcane, coconut,

jathropa Apr 2010 Sep 2010 Completed

2Rehabilitation/widening of Golden Plains-Purok Blel FMR, GSC

6.22 2.49 8,000 1,940 400 62 375

corn, asparagus, sugarcane, mango, banana, pineapple,

coconut

Aug 2010 May 2011 40% completed

3Rehabilitation/widening of Datal Bila-Gomelo-Datal Batong FMR, SP

13.02 7.81 12,280 2,978 750 130 768 corn, banana, mango Oct 2010 Jul 2011 60% completed

4Rehabilitation of Pinamulaan-Macabenban-Malapag FMR, Phase 1, NC

4.20 1.09 12,280 2,978 800 42 768 rice, corn, coconut, rubber Nov 2010 Apr 2011 26% completed

5 Rehabilitation of Canahay-Hanoon FMR, SC

2.791 5,000 1,213 350 27 300 rice, corn, coconut Jan 2011 Jun 2011

Opening of Bids conducted on Dec. 14, 2010. Notice of Award (NOA) issued to the contractor last Dec. 21, 2010.

6Rehabilitation/ upgrading of Lower Maculan-Upper Maculan FMR, SC

3.165 7,280 1,765 400 31 455 rice, corn, pineapple, coconut Jan 2011 Aug 2011


7 Widening/gravelling of Tinalon-Datu Wasay FMR, Phase 3, SK

7.50 9,000 2,183 563 75 563 corn, rice, coffee Jan 2011 May 2011


OTHER INFRA 1 3,280 795 3,000 10

8 Construction of Training Center, SK

1 3,280 795 3,000 10 Jan 2011 Apr 2011


GRAND TOTAL 61,230 14,848 6,395 406 3,361

No. Project Name Physical

Project Cost (P'000)

(kms)

(unit)

Status

Implementation Period

80 NG - 20 LGU sharing schedule

Start Completion

Target Benefici

aries

No. of Jobs

Influence Area (has.)

Commodities

There were 18 agri-infrastructure projects completed in 2010, majority of which are farm-to-market roads aimed at providing farmers access to

the market. An estimate of 22,418 hectares planted to corn, rice, banana, mango, coconut, coffee, rubber, pineapple, abaca, oil palm and other

high value crops were served by these rural roads. Apart from FMRs, an Animal Breeding Center, Market Building, Irrigation, Multi-Purpose Drying

Pavements and a Training Center were also completed which benefited at least 45,000 farmer-populace as of December 2010.

Brgy. Sinawal, General Santos CityConstruction of Animal Breeding Center

Production Support Services

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COMPLETED PROJECTSACCOMPLISHMENTS


In 2009, the Department of Agriculture thru the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO-PMU and the City Government of General Santos City signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of an Animal Breeding Center located at the Peoples Demonstration Farm in Brgy. Sinawal, General Santos City. Construction of the facility followed in October 2009 and completed in May 2010. The facility is expected to boost production of quality livestock (improved genetic make-up), particularly cattle and sheep, for the benefit of 1500 backyard livestock raisers in the city and adjacent areas of T’boli, Polomolok and Sarangani Province. At present, fence improvement is still being undertaken by the City Government to properly secure the breeding stocks.

The center will be operated and managed by the City Government, spearheaded by the City Veterinary’s Office (CVO). Among the services to be offered by the center are: (1) Bull-dispersal thru natural breeding, (2) Provision of breeding services for walk-in clients, (3) Conduct of technical orientation and cultural management for livestock, and possibly (4) Artificial Insemination (AI) in the future.

The Public Market Building (a two-door of the five-door building) is an

addition to the multi-funded market facility in the municipality of Maitum

- a second class municipality in the province of Sarangani.

The facility is set to accommodate 2 local traders of varietal goods (both

food and non-food) such as rice, corn, copra and household commodities.

It aims to ease and centralize downloading of agricultural goods within

the municipality and neighboring towns, which means decreased

transportation cost and production losses for the local farmers.

The town’s enhanced market facility does not only boost the trading

condition but also the revenue of the Local Government of Maitum.

Poblacion, Maitum, SaranganiConstruction of Public Market Building

Market-related Development Services

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Irrigation Development Services

The rehabilitation of Small Margus communal irrigation system is

one of the many irrigation rehabilitation projects undertaken under

SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program. Rehabilitation works started

on December 17, 2009 and was completed on March 24, 2010,

which includes concreting of main and lateral canal with a total

length of 2.4 kilometers. The project aimed to sufficiently irrigate

100 hectares of rice area.

Before the rehabilitation, rice farmers were in constant clamor of the

insufficient irrigation water for the 60 hectares of existing rice area,

which consistently resulted to a minimal average yield of 3 metric

tons per hectare. Even coconuts planted along the canal lining

had also experienced abnormal growth due to water deficiency as

a result of water seepage by the worn out canal linings. After the

rehabilitation, the total 100-hectare rice area had been sufficiently-

irrigated, which includes the 40 hectare-land that was idle for a long

time. The farmers’ average yield increased from 3 tons per hectare to

4 tons per hectare last May-September 2010 cropping period. The

productivity increase gave farmers much relief.

Barangay Small Margus, Glan, SaranganiRehabilitation of Small Margus CIS

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C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S

Completed in July 2010, the rehabilitation of Upper Biangan CIS is

considered to be among the successful endeavors in municipality

of Malungon. The project, which includes construction of 1-unit

supplementary dam, 566 l.m. supplementary canal, 3-units canal

structures and rehabilitation of 576 l.m. service road, has permitted

water to pass directly to wider irrigable areas estimated at 230

hectares – mostly rice production areas.

Prior to the rehabilitation, only 130 hectares or 43% of the irrigable

land is accessible by water. Half of it was planted with rice and the

other half with cash crops alternately planted in every cropping

period. With the improvement of the irrigation facility, the quantity

of rice produced had dramatically increased. In a span of two years,

the average annual yield has escalated by 27%, from 2.75 tons per

hectare to 3.75 tons per hectare.

Barangay Upper Biangan, Malungon, SaranganiRehabilitation of Upper Biangan CIS

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Farm-to-Market Roads

This project comprises the widening and concreting of 744 l.m. road and installation of cross drainage structures. Prior to the improvement of the road, motorists usually had difficulty plying the only route to Barangay Malabod due to its steepness of more than 18%. Transportation of passengers and agricultural products such as corn, mango and pineapple from an estimated influence area of 1,180 hectares had to struggle passing the said route during rainy season due to its slippery and muddy road condition. Such trek poses danger considering the narrowness of the road and deep ravine at its hillside.

With the PhP 6.0 Million Kiblat-Malabod FMR project funded through the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security Program of the Department of Agriculture and the Provincial Local Government Unit of Sarangani under the 80%-20% DA-LGU counterparting scheme, the abovementioned concerns of the more than 800 population of the benefited barangays have been addressed.

Barangay Kiblat, Malungon, SaranganiImprovement of Kiblat – Malabod FMR


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Lutayan – Columbio road is an earth and gravel provincial road, providing access to residents and commuters from the municipalities of Lutayan, Columbio, Baluan and other nearby municipalities in Sultan Kudarat to Koronadal City – the center of trade in South Cotabato (11 kilometers southwest of Lutayan) and the more accessible urban center by most of the residents in the eastern part of Sultan Kudarat as compared to province’s urban center Tacurong City (some 35 kilometers northeast of Lutayan). The road is a preferred access road due to its proximity to Koronadal City where people can do trade and access health and other social services.

Since the road rehabilitation comprised of 2.60 kilometers in September 2010, the commuters have experienced shorter travel time from Poblacion Lutayan to Koronadal City. The road is serving more than 600 hectares agricultural area, mostly planted with rice, corn, and coconut. After the road rehabilitation, production area has increased to 700 hectares since more farmers were motivated to produce more as transportation became easier.

Barangay Blingkong and Palavilla, Lutayan, Sultan KudaratRehabilitation of Lutayan - Columbio Road

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The rehabilitation of Linek – Sitio Tabutong – Banate FMR comprised of 7.84 kilometers primarily aimed to reduce poverty in Barangay Nalus with an estimated 700 households or roughly 2,287populace.

After the road rehabilitation in June 2010, it has efficiently served farmers who are highly dependent on crop production. Barangay Nalus has an estimated 827 hectares agricultural area mostly planted with rice, corn, coconut, cogon, banana, and coffee. Transport of products from the farms to

Brgy. Nalus, Kiamba, Sarangani Province

Rehabilitation of Linek - Sitio Tabutong - Banate FMR

Barangany Conel is one of the most dynamic agricultural barangays of General Santos City which hosts to various agri-commodities. The rehabilitation of 2.94- Kilometer road section of Purok Guadalupe – Purok Nopol Road in Brgy. Conel in the early part of 2010 has contributed to the efficient transport of various agri-commodities particularly corn, mango, sugarcane, coconut, and jathropa within the project’s influence production area of 132 hectares. The road also caters to livestock and poultry products being delivered to the city proper where the markets await.

Brgy. Conel, Geral Santos City

Rehabilitation/ widening of Purok Guadalupe - Purok Nopol FMR


Barangay Nalus Proper (9kms) where they would consolidate the goods for delivery to the municipal market (8 kms from Barangay Proper) becomes efficient, decreasing farmers’ travel time of more than 1 hour to 45 minutes. The efficient transport also resulted to expansion of production areas. The province of Sarangani reported an increase of about 450 hectares of coffee, rubber, and abaca in the upland area since farmers can now easily access the market centers to trade goods and technicians from the municipal agriculture office can regularly conduct “farmer field school” – a program aimed at improving farming practices locally.

Furthermore, after the road was improved, other government services became visible to the influence areas. The municipal LGU was reported to have been conducting health programs in the area periodically.

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Typical of a farm area, Barangay San Jose is home

to 1,643 households or roughly 18, 512 people who

depend on farming as their primary source of living.

Various agricultural crops such as rice, corn, coconut,

cassava and mango thrive in the said area which

makes it one of the busiest rural barangays in General

Santos City.

To uplift the living condition of the people of Brgy.

San Jose, the rehabilitation of Sitio Paopao-Sinawal-

Datal Laguh-Upper Blagan-Fataldao FMR project

comprised of road gravelling and widening with

cross drainages was prioritized by the city for funding

under the SOCSKSARGEN FSP in 2009. Now, the

improved road has helped ease the transport of

commodities as well as the mobility of the people

living in the area. The farmers no longer have to bear

with the rugged and sometimes muddy terrain that

usually delays their travel. Prior to road rehabilitation,

one has to travel more than an hour from Brgy. San

Jose to the city proper. The improvement of the 5.40

kilometer-road has reduced travel time by 26%.

Barangay San Jose, General Santos City

Rehabilitation of Sitio Paopao - Sinawal - Datal Laguh - Upper

Blagan - Fataldao FMR

Impact data sources: LGUs South Cotabato, N. Cotabato, Sultan

Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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The rehabilitation of the 1.80-Kilometer Zion – Batian FMR has opened economic opportunities, especially to the farming community of Barangay Zion. Before, farm products were either loaded on horses or motorized bikes. Now, trucks and all types of four-wheel vehicles have become visible – hauling products from Brgy. Zion to Poblacion Maitum. The 80-minute travel from Brgy. Zion to Poblacion Maitum becomes a 30-minute drive – decreasing travel time by as much as 63%. Due to the area’s accessibility now, some idle lands have become productive. Banana production area has increased by at least 45 hectares and corn by 50 hectares based on LGU estimates. Even sloping areas have been planted with abaca estimated at 60 hectares. The provincial and municipal nurseries have become responsive as well by increasing the propagation of rubber seedlings purposely for the projects’ influence areas.

At present, an 8-Kilometer road stretch going to Brgy. Batian Proper, which connects to the FSP-funded project, is being improved by the Municipality of Maitum funded under the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP). This road network is vital to further boost agri-production in the barangays of Zion and Batian and the economy of Maitum in general.

Brgy. Zion, Maitum, Sarangani ProvinceRehabilitation of Zion - Batian FMR


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The rehabilitation of Kalibuhan – Mulon FMR is a recently completed road project comprised of 4.80 kilometers. It connects Barangay Kalibuhan, Palimbang to Barangay Gapok, Sen. Ninoy Aquino. The road is expected to serve a total of 4,261 farmers and residents who depend on rice, corn and coffee farming as their primary source of livelihood.

The rehabilitation of 4.80- Kilometer Kabalangasan– Tagaytay–Tamped FMR is a big help particularly for the barangay communities of Sta. Maria, Minamaing and Tamped in Matalam, North Cotabato with an estimated population of 4,394 individuals or 732 households. The said road is host to vast tracks of agricultural lands estimated at 11,954 hectares

planted with rice, corn, rubber, banana (sab’a and orange banana), sugarcane, coconut and other high value crops. The newly improved road had expedited human mobility and flow of agri-commodities and is expected to strengthen rural-urban linkage through efficient movement of goods and services.

Barangay Kalibuhan, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat

Matalam, North Cotabato

Rehabilitation of Kalibuhan-Mulon FMR

Rehabilitation of Kabalangasan-Tagaytay-Tamped FMR

Postharvest Facilities and Equipment

The project comprise the construction of 5-units 420 sq. meter (15m

x 28m) Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in five barangays in

the municipalities of Midsayap, Pigcawayan and Kidapawan City, all

in Cotabato Province. All of the five structures were completed on

November 26, 2010.

As proposed by the implementing LGU of Cotabato Province, these completed post harvest infra facility could minimize yield loss from field operatives, increase productivity of agricultural products and increase marginal income of farmers to alleviate poverty situation. Benefiting from these projects are 11,057 population of the said barangays with a total production area of 4,090 hectares.

Unavailability of training facilities is a big constraint to the skills enhancement of farmers, particularly in General Santos City having 15 agricultural and 5 coastal barangays vital to its economic growth. Well, not anymore.

In December 2009, a Php 3.05 million – building was constructed behind the city hall right in the heart of city, jointly funded by DA and LGU-General Santos City. The city government is now providing for the furnitures and fixtures and other amenities to ensure its functionality by 2011. The project will cater to 10,844 beneficiaries comprised of farmers, fisherfolks, farm women and youth organizations of the city and the neighboring municipalities in South Cotabato and Sarangani provinces. The LGU, led by the Office of the City Agriculturist, is targeting 70 agri-related trainings and capability building programs to about 1,600 participants every year which would increase the city’s training reachout rate by 10%.

To support this initiative, recently the City Government appropriated additional PhP 3.3 M to complete the 2nd floor of the building.

Brgys. San Isidro & Amas, Kidapawan City; Brgys. Agriculture & Laguimbingan, Midsayap; & Brgy. Maluao, Pigcawayan, North Cotabato

General Santos City

Construction of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement

Construction of Training Center

Other Infrastructure

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Table 2: Completed Projects


PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVCIES 1 1 1,940 485 1500 10

1 Construction of Animal Breeding Center, GSC

2009 1 1 1,940 485 1,500 10 cattle, hog Oct

2009May 2010

1 1 1,000 343 368 10

2 Construction of Public Market Building (3-type building), SP

2009 1 1 1,000 343 368 10 rice, corn, coffee, abaca Nov 2009

Aug 2010

180 180 7,500 1,781 123 70

3 Rehabilitation of Small Margus CIS, SP 2009 100 100 3,700 925 53 35 rice Dec

2009Mar 2010

4 Rehabilitation of Upper Biangan CIS, SP 2009 80 80 3,800 856 70 35 rice Dec 2009

Jul 2010

31.62 31.62 55,182 13,554 37,346 264 22,418

5 Rehabilitation of Kiblat - Malabod FMR, SP

2007 0.744 0.744 5,054 1,264 828 17 1,180 corn, mango, pineapple Feb

2008Feb 2010

6 Rehabilitation of Lutayan - Columbio FMR, SK

2008 2.60 2.60 3,293 798 6,194 25 717 rice, corn, coconut Aug

2009 Sep 2010

7 Rehabilitation of Linek - Sitio Tabutong - Banate FMR, SP

2008 7.84 7.84 13,165 3,189 2,287 26 827 rice, corn, coconut, cogon, banana, coffee

Jul 2009

Jun 2010

8Rehabilitation of Sitio Paopao - Sinawal - Datal Laguh - Upper Blagan - Fataldao FMR, GSC

2009 5.40 5.40 8,060 2,015 18,512 70 5,000 rice, corn, coconut, cassava, mango

Oct 2009

Mar 2010

9 Rehabilitation of Kalibuhan - Mulon FMR, SK

2009 4.80 4.80 6,000 1,418 4,261 25 728 rice, corn, cofffee Dec 2009

Nov 2010

10 Rehabilitation of Zion - Batian FMR, SP 2009 1.80 1.80 5,000 1,250 738 17 1,880 abaca, corn, coconut,

durian, lanzones, banana, rubber, oil palm

Dec 2009

Jul 2010

11 Rehabilitation of Kabalangasan - Tagaytay - Tamped FMR, NC

2009 5.50 5.50 10,500 2,625 4,394 55 11,954 rice, corn, sigarcane, banana, coconut, rubber

Oct 2009

Feb 2010

12Rehabilitation/ widening of Purok Guadalupe - Purok Nopol FMR, GSC

2010 2.94 2.94 4,110 997 132 29 132 corn, mango, sugarcane, coconut, jathropa

Apr 2010

Sep 2010

5 5 1,800 358 300 2013-17

Construction of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement, NC

2009 5 5 1,800 358 300 20 rice, corn Dec 2009

Nov 2010

1 1 2,500 625 10,844 10

18 Construction of Training Center, GSC 2009 1 1 2,500 625 10,844 10 Dec 2009

Aug 2010

TOTAL 69,922 17,146 50,481 384 22,418

*** Original Contract was terminated in 2008 due to non completion of the project by the Contractor. Project was re-bid,implemented & completed by BLIMEX in Sep 2009

Start Comple-tion

No. Project Name Physical

Project Cost (PhP'000) Target

Benefi- ciaries

80 NG - 20 LGU sharing scheme

No. of Jobs


Commodities


OTHER INFRA

(unit)

Funding Year

MARKET-RELATED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

(unit)

(hectares)

(kilometers)FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

(unit)POSTHARVEST FACILITIES

(unit)

More projects will be completed in the following

months as 11 projects are moving towards

completion phase. Implementation period were

revised for most of these projects as a result

of bad weather at the project site, peace and

order problem in some areas, implementation

of variation orders or additional structures, and

suspension of by-administration projects in

Sultan Kudarat due to incomplete liquidation of

DA accounts. Some FMR projects, however, have

considerable lengths which really take longer

periods to complete.

Irrigation Development ServicesRehabilitation of Buayan RISLocation : General Santos City

Project Cost : P 3.3 M

Status : 86% completed.

ON-GOING PROJECTSACCOMPLISHMENTS


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Rehabilitation of Datal D’lanag - Tudok FMRLocation : Brgy. Tudok, T’boli, SCProject Cost : P 16.354 MStatus : Substantially completed at 98%.

Rehabilitation of Badiangon - Baranayan FMRLocation : Brgy. Baranayan, Palimbang, SKProject Cost : P 4.087 MStatus : 78% completed.


Rehabilitation of Baguilan - Bululawan FMRLocation : Brgys. Bululawan & Salasang, Lebak, SKProject Cost : P 4.087 MStatus : 88% completed

Rehabilitation of Puti- Malaya - San Vicente FMRLocation : Brgys. San Vicente & Malaya, Banga; Brgys. San Miguel & Puti, Norala, SCProject Cost : P 10.350 MStatus : 95% completed.

Rehabilitation of lamcade FMRLocation : Brgy. Lamcade, Lake Sebu, SCProject Cost : P 6.467 MStatus : 12% completed.

Rehabilitation of Tinalon - Datu Wasay FMRLocation : Brgy. Datu Wasay, Sen. Ninoy Aquino, SKProject Cost : P 4.087 M

Status : 90% Completed

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O N - G O I N G P R O J E C T SACCOMPLISHMENTS

Rehabilitation of Titulok - Sto. Niño FMRLocation : Brgy. Sto. Niño, Bagumbayan, SKProject Cost : P 6.250 MStatus : 45% Completed

Rehabilitation/ widening of Datal Bila - Gomelo - Data Batong FMRLocation : Malungon, SPProject Cost : P 15,258 M Status : 60% Completed

Rehabilitation of Pinamulaan - Macabenban - Malapag FMR, Phase 1,Location : Banisilan, NCProject Cost : P 15,258 MStatus : 26% Completed

Construction of the remaining 4 projects – all funded in 2010 will start

in the first quarter of 2011. Bidding of these projects was conducted by

DA RFU XI Special Bids and Awards Committee last December 14, 2010.

Rehabilitation/ widening of Canahay - Hanoon FMRLocation : Surallah, South CotabatoProject Cost : P 6.213 M


Rehabilitation/ upgrading of lower Maculan - Upper Maculan FMRLocation : Lake Sebu, SCProject Cost : P 9.045 M

Widening/gravelling of Tinalon - Datu Wasay FMR, Phase 3Location: : Sen. Ninoy Aquino, SKProject Cost : P 11.183 M

Construction of Training CenterLocation : Tacurong CityProject Cost : P 4.075 M

Other Infrastructure

Table 3: On-going Projects


70 2,640 660 65 45

1 Rehabilitation of Buayan RIS, GSC

2007 70 2,640 660 65 45 rice Apr 2008

86% completed.

69.55 36.63 94,832 23,746 45,986 670 19,480

2 Rehabilitation of Datal D'lanag - Tudok FMR, SC

2008 4.70 4.61 13,165 3,189 5,434 42 6,311 rice, corn, coconut

May 2009

Mar 2011 Substantially completed at

98%.

3 Rehabilitation of Tinalon - Datu Wasay FMR, SK

2008 3.20 2.88 3,290 797 8,156 25 534 rice, corn, coffee Jul 2009 Nov 2010 90% completed.

4 Rehabilitation of Badiangon - Baranayan FMR, SK

2008 2.00 1.56 3,290 797 3,116 37 693 rice, corn, coconut

Jan 2010

Mar 2011 78% completed

5 Rehabilitation of Baguilan - Bululawan FMR, SK

2008 2.98 2.62 3,290 797 1,445 25 518 rice, corn, coconut

Jul 2009

Jan 2011 88% completed

6Rehabilitation of Puti- Malaya - San Vicente FMR, SC 2009 12.96 11.50 8,330 2,020 17,254 130 6,059

rice, corn, coconut, cassava,

mango

Dec 2009 Dec 2010 95%

completed.

7 Rehabilitation of Lamcade FMR, SC

2009 3.013 0.360 4,627 1,840 1,150 19 250 corn Apr 2010

Jun 2011 12% completed.

8 Rehabilitation of Titulok - Sto. Niño FMR, SK

2009 3.80 1.71 5,000 1,250 6,168 25 1,886 rice, corn, coffee Dec 2009

45% completed.

9Rehabilitation/ widening of Golden Plains - Purok Blel FMR, GSC

2010 6.22 2.49 8,000 1,940 400 62 375

corn, asparagus, sugarcane,

mango, banana, pineapple,

coconut

Aug 2010

May 2011

40% completed

10Rehabilitation/ widening of Datal Bila - Gomelo - Data Batong FMR, SP

2010 13.02 7.81 12,280 2,978 750 130 768 corn, banana,

mango Oct 2010 Jul 2011 60%

completed

11Rehabilitation of Pinamulaan - Macabenban - Malapag FMR, Phase 1, NC

2010 4.20 1.09 12,280 2,978 800 42 768 rice, corn,

coconut, rubber Nov 2010 Apr 2011 26%

completed

12 Rehabilitation/ widening of Canahay - Hanoon FMR, SC

2010 2.791 5,000 1,213 350 27 300 rice, corn, coconut

Jan 2011

Jun 2011

13Rehabilitation/ upgrading of Lower Maculan - Upper Maculan FMR, SC

2010 3.165 7,280 1,765 400 31 455 rice, corn, pineapple,

coconut

Jan 2011 Aug 2011

14Widening/gravelling of Tinalon - Datu Wasay FMR, Phase 3, SK 2010 7.50 9,000 2,183 563 75 563 corn, rice, coffee

Jan 2011

May 2011

1 3,280 795 3,000 10

15 Construction of Training Center, SK

2010 1 3,280 795 3,000 10 Jan 2011

Apr 2011

TOTAL 100,752 25,201 49,051 725 19,480

(hectares)IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

(kilometers)FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS

(unit)OTHER INFRA

No. of Jobs


Commodities


Status80 NG - 20 LGU sharing scheme Start

Comple- tion*

No. Project Name Funding

YearPhysical

Project Cost (PhP'000) Target

Benefi- ciaries

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With 18 projects completed in 2010, the total number of completed projects

raised to 109 out of the 123 projects funded and implemented during the

period 2003-2010. The remaining 14 projects are expected to be completed

in the early semester of 2011.

CUMULATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 0 0 3 - 2 0 1 0S O C S K S A R G E N F o o d S e c u r i t y P r o g r a m

Table 5: Summary of Implemented Projects Funding Years, 2003-2010

Target Completed

Production Support Infrastructure 15 15 100

Market-related Infrastructure 2 2 100

Irrigation Development Services 34 33 97

Farm-to-Market Roads and Bridges 58 46 79

Postharvest Facilities 9 9 100

Other Infrastructure 3 2 67

Extension Support, Extension and

Training Services1 1 100

Regulatory-related Project 1 1 100

TOTAL 123 109 89%

Program Components % AccomplishmentNumber of Projects

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The beginnings of SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office traced back in early 1982 when Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) initiated the concept of constructing a municipal fish port in General Santos City owing to the area’s rich marine resources. However, the proposal was not initially considered under the 15th OECF Loan Agreement for the 7th Fish Port Project of the national government in 1984.

With the non-inclusion of the GSC fish port project in the Agreement, PFDA continued to lobby funding from the Department of Agriculture. Meanwhile, the fishing community has now demanded for a commercial size fish port to cater the increasing fish production. In response, the Secretary of DA finally ordered the conduct of a study for a commercial size fish port in 1986.

In the same year, Her Excellency President Corazon Aquino visited South Cotabato province for the first time and among the resounding demands were post-harvest facilities and agri-infrastructures; with South Cotabato as prime producer of agri-commodities in the south and General Santos City as home to high valued sashimi-grade tuna.

In 1987, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) approved the Agro-Processing Center (APC) Project for General Santos City and South Cotabato. Former DA Secretary Carlos Dominguez signed

a grant agreement with the Singaporean Government for the APC feasibility study with GSC Fish Port as major component.

Subsequently, in 1989 NEDA facilitated the packaging of the South Cotabato/General Santos City (SOC-GEN) Integrated Area Development Plan. It was presented in a pledging session in Tokyo, Japan by selected representatives of the area, optimistic that funds would eventually flow in to realize the plan. As a result, the US Government funded the major project components of the SOC/GEN Area Development Plan amounting to US$180 Million grant, while the Japanese Government through the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) funded through a loan the GSC Fish Port construction.

On July 9, 1990 the Governments of US and the Philippines formally launched the Mindanao Development Project under the Philippine Assistance Program (PAP) which included the SOC-GEN Area Development Plan. Part of the initial agreement was the establishment of a special project coordinating office to supervise, direct and coordinate the full implementation of the Area Development Plan.

Consequently, Her Excellency President Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive Orders 474 and 480, series of 1991 creating the SOC/GEN Area Development Project Office composed of a Project Board and a Project Management Unit, mandated to direct, supervise and facilitate the implementation

of projects. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture was designated as Chairman of the Board and the members were composed of the local chief executives of SOC-GEN, selected regional heads of concerned line agencies and private sector representative.

The creation of Sarangani Province in 1992 led to the renaming of the project to South Cotabato/ Sarangani/General Santos City or SOCSARGEN Area Development Project.

Recognizing the significant role of SOCSKSARGEN ADPO in accelerating the economic development of the area through expeditious implementation of vital infrastructures such as the new GSC airport, Makar port expansion, road networks and the GSC fishport, its coordinative function was extended in 1996 through E.O. 331, now integrating Sultan Kudarat Province to the project area, hence the acronym SOCSKSARGEN.

Further project extensions were given through E.O. nos. 39 and 39-A, series of 2002 which placed the project office under the Presidential Committee of Flagship Programs and Projects of the Office of the President; E.O. 140, series of 2002, transferred it back to DA and included North Cotabato in the area of coverage; E.O. 507, series of 2006 and recently E.O. 16, series of 2010 issued by His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III extending ADP office term until 2016.

Presently, the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office is one of the successful Integrated Area Development Zones (IADZ) established by the national government which continues to stir development of the agri-sector and facilitate complementation of programs and initiatives in SOCSKSARGEN.

SOCSKSARGEN ADP:

How It Started

SUCCESSS T O R I E S

Rehabilitation of Tibao-Katipunan Macebolig Road (Widening and gravelling of 3-Km road stretch)

M’lang, (North) Cotabato

Prior to the establishment of the road in the area, corn is the only main crop planted by the local

farmers. Almost fifty percent of the area was either idle (cogonal area) or unproductive. Farmers in the

area could hardly reach an average annual income of Php 42,000.00 (OPA-Cotabato data).

The rehabilitation of Tibao-Kaipunan-Katipunan earth road in 2005

opened most idle lands to rubber and sugarcane plantations. Corn

areas likewise increased. Some local farmers even ventured on

upland rice farming. The 200-hectare idle lands were cultivated for

crop production.

Furthermore, passenger motorcycles (habal-habal), hauling

jeepneys and trucks are now plying the route to take farm products

to the market in less than an hour. Engagement by the local farmers

with the contact buyers (for their produce) becomes a common

practice. Farmers also find it easy to procure production inputs and

supplies to the market center and to be visited regularly by the

assigned municipal agricultural technicians.

With these positive changes, most households now in Brgys. Tibao,

Katipunan, and Macebolig enjoy an average annual income of

PhP 60,000.00, 42.85% higher from their previous returns. (OPA-

Cotabato data).

LINKING FARMS TO MARKET

P R O J E C T F E A T U R E S & P H O T O S

Both national and local governments continue to look for solutions

to increase farmers’ production to uplift their living condition. The

expansion and rehabilitation of irrigation systems is one area where

farmers could somehow increase their yields and generate higher

income for their families.

In Brgy. Namnama, Koronadal City, Mr. Norberto Padora, a long-time

farmer and member of the Palay-Gulayan Irrigators Association, along

with his neighbor-farmers, generally depends on heavy rains for good

harvest and could barely attain 50 bags of rice in a hectare. With the

construction of concrete canal lining under the FSP in 2003, Mr. Padora

was able to access irrigation water for his farm. From then on, Mr.

Padora barely misses producing one hundred (100) bags per hectare.

With a much higher income, Mr. Padora was able acquire several farm

machineries and farmlands and extended his rice production to nine

(9) hectares.

Rehabilitation of Marbel II RIS - Construction of 1,511 l.m. Canal lining and

other canal and drainage structures Brgys. Rotonda and Namnama, Koronadal City

WATER DELIVERS

Perseverance, unity and faith in God are the binding spirits of Panas

Irrigators Association (IA) to become one of the successful farmer-

organizations in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Mr. Nonie Latog,

current IA president cited that achievements of the association in the

past years were evident of the strong determination of members in

making the association a successful endeavor.

The association was recognized by the Irrigation Management Office-

Sultan Kudarat as among the progressive and responsive irrigators

groups in the province. Financial obligations to concerned offices,

NIA in particular, were immediately settled leaving no outstanding

accounts for the current year. Hence, Panas Irrigators Association

was able to establish a good reputation with other government

agencies and therefore was given another project that provided

additional benefits to its members and the community in general –

the rehabilitation of Panas CIS under the SOCSKSARGEN Food Security

Program in CY 2004.

Earlier data showed that Panas CIS was able to serve only 1,050

hectares of the 1,200 service area. A farmer was yielding an average

of 4.0 metric tons per hectare in a cropping period. With the operation

of the newly rehabilitated irrigation system, an upsurge of 43% on rice

production was noticed, having reached an average of 5.0 metric tons

per hectare per cropping for the total service area of 1,200 hectares.

From 120 members in 1990, Panas IA now has 904 active members

in the 7 barangays of Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat. Based on the

association’s account, revenue collection rate is between 85 to 90

percent per cropping. The IA was able to collect PhP 1.6 million on

irrigation fees in 2009, while PhP 1.703 million in 2010.

Panas IA Goes a Long Way

Rehabilitation of Panas CISBrgy. Panas, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat

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San Jose Bridge is an agri-infra support

project funded under the SOCSKSARGEN

Food Security Program in 2004 amounting to

about Php 7.0 million. The project aimed to

increase productivity of farmers and intensify

marketing of agri-products.

Mr. Edison Oczon, a barangay official of San

Jose has lauded the bridge’s completion in

2007 saying, “Dako gyud ang natabang sa

tulay na gibutang diri sa amoa.” (The bridge

is a big help to our community). Mr. Oczon

has mentioned that the bridge created more

investment opportunities to the area.

“Three years after the bridge was constructed,

various companies in the Philippines such as

DOLE, Stanfilco and Pioneer Seeds assumed

business in the area utilizing about 1,460

hectares”, Mr. Oczon said. The bridge provides

efficient access for agricultural products such

as banana, corn, pineapple, mango, coconut

and onion from Brgy. San Jose to the market

centers of General Santos City and adjacent

municipalities and cities. In effect, Barangay

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for San Jose

increased by 29%, from Php 2.4 million in 2005

to Php 3.4 million in 2008. Average annual

household income also got up by 24%, from

Php 70,000.00 to Php 92,000.00 after a year of

operation.

Mr. Oczon recounted the harrowing days of

farmers in transporting agri products from

their barangay down to the city proper. He said,

“before, farmers would usually hire horses or

any animal carriage for their products to reach

the market which normally takes 30 minutes

to an hour, costing between PhP 50.00-PhP

60.00 per sack.

With the completion of the bridge, the stressful

days were over. Farmers would no longer

haul their products using wage animals and

traverse the unpredictable river, as the trucks,

jeepneys, and motorcycles (habal-habal)

can take the shorter route thru the San Jose

Bridge. Travel time going to the market proper

now takes only about 20-30 minutes. Hauling

costs likewise reduced to PhP 30.00-PhP 40.00,

33%-40% cheaper compared before.

BUILDING BRIDGES, BUILDING LIVES

Five long months and comes harvest time. Danilo Trazo of General Santos

City, accounts all the bags of rice harvested in a day and carefully

distributes the produce to his hired laborers, financiers and other creditors.

Due to crop failure, he was left with few bags of rice just enough for school

tuition fees of his children and groceries that would last only for weeks. The low

price trade for commercial rice makes the situation even worse – Mang Danilo has nothing to spend for the renovation

of his hut, more so, for the upcoming planting season. He has no option but to borrow money again and hopes to have

a better yield in the next harvest.

In between planting and harvest time, Mang Danilo drives their passenger tricycle through the streets of General Santos City to provide for his family’s daily needs. This gives him an additional income of Php 150 - Php 200 a day. But again, this would not suffice for a big family of seven. The situation goes on for Mang Danilo for many years.

Until one day, Mang Danilo was able to attend the seminar for efficient farming conducted by the City Agriculture Office (CAO). He was recruited by the said office to become a STARS Project beneficiary for its 2nd cropping season. After attending the training on the Basics of Seed Production, Mang Danilo became a certified seed grower.

Under the STARS Project, Mang Danilo gradually learned the crafts of proper farming from attending Palay Check meetings to actual production of quality rice seeds. Using the best varieties recommended in the area, Mang Danilo got his first highest yield of 5.85 MT or 117 bags at 50 kgs/bag in a hectare, far beyond his usual harvest of 70-80 bags per hectare. “Sa pagkakaron dili na mi moubos sa usa ka gatos ka sako (As for now, we are producing not less than 100 bags)”, he proudly said.

Prior to seed growing, Mang Danilo said, “Gamay kanunay ang among ani kay “tagna-tagna” ra man kung unsay kinahanglan sa among tanom. Wala man mi kabalo unsang abono ang kinahanglan

jud sa among palay mao nga tahopon ang resulta (We always get low yields before since we’re just presuming what our plant requires. We don’t know what kind of fertilizer our rice crops really need, resulting to undeveloped grains).”

“Pinakadako dyud nga natabang sa project STARS sa amoa, ‘kining among natun-an sa pagpanguma nga nidako among ani. Gani ako napaeskwela nag tarong sa mga bata ug naa na koy napundar nga lote ug mga gamit sa balay. Ang payag nga among gina-istaran sauna, balay na dyud nga matawag. Niarang-arang na jud ang panginabuhi (The greatest help the project had given us were the learnings we acquired on how to improve our yields. I am now more capable of sending my children to school and I have acquired some home lots as well as home appliances. The nipa hut where we used to stay before was now transformed into a real abode. We felt the convenience at last!), Mang Danilo added.

Seeing the improvement of rice seed growing in General Santos City for the past three years, a Seed Growers Cooperative was established among STARS Project beneficiaries in July 2008 through the effort of the CAO. The establishment of the said cooperative is aimed at ensuring enough supply of rice seeds for the local farmers and nearby areas. Now, Mang Danilo serves as the Chairman of the cooperative with already 15 members.

Convenience ...at last!

Mr. Danilo TrazoBrgy. Katangawan, General Santos City

- Beneficiary – 2nd Cropping Season

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“Para sa isa ka local nga elektrisyan nga may lima ka myembro sa pamilya, igo na sa amon sadto bisan wala permanente nga income, may gamay

man nga basakan kag sari-sari store. Pero sa gadalagko na ang mga kabataan, hindi na magsakto sa amon nga panginahanglan ang amon

nga income. Ti mangita gid ko sang paagi nga madugangan akon nga kinitaan (As a local electrician with five family members and unstable

income, a small farmland and a sari-sari store are resources good enough for a simple living. But as my three kids grow older and prices

of goods gets higher, the usual income would not suffice. I need to find ways to earn more)”, said Norberto.

Encouraged by his neighbor who is an accredited seed grower, Norberto sought the assistance from the City Agriculture Office (CAO)

for information on how to become one. An opportune time came when the STARS Project selected a new set of seed growers for its third

cropping implementation (October 2006- April 2007). Norberto was recommended by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) to be

one of the project beneficiaries.

Norberto attended the Training on Seed Production and Certification at ATI- Midsayap, Cotabato – a prime requirement for seed growing

accreditation. There he did not only learn advanced farming technologies but was also exposed to good crop stand at PhilRice

Demo Farm.

“Hindi ako permanente nagaadto sa CAO para mamangkot bahin sa akon pagpanguma. Gaadto lang ko kung may kinahanglan gid. Ginagamit ko

lang ang pagpanguma nga namutngan ko. (I don’t usually go to the CAO for technical assistance. I just follow our old way of farming),” he shared.

Fresh from his training, Norberto planted NSIC Rc 128 (Mabango 1) in his one hectare and properly practiced the farming techniques he learned. He sought technical assistance from CAO and regularly communicated with the agriculture technician and attended Palay Check meetings where he was introduced to MOET (Minus One Element Technique. Through the MOET, he was able to determine the right kind and amount of fertilizers to apply on his field. “Nahibal-an ko nga may husto gali nga tion sa pag-abuno. Hindi pareha sa una nga pinataka lang bisan ano edad sa palay. Sauna gaabono kami anom ka sako kada ektarya, karon tatlo na lang” I have learned that there’s a proper time for fertilizer application, unlike before we do apply as long as fertilizers are available. Our application also decreases from 6 bags to 3 bags of fertilizers per hectare),” Norberto narrated.

During the harvest season, Norberto got 5.53 t/ha (dry season) yield, almost 7 bags (50kgs/bag) higher than his average production before. His expenses also decreased to almost Php5000 per hectare. The next harvest was even higher at 6.50 t/ha (wet season - May to September

2007) and 7.5 t/ha (dry season - October 2007 to April 2008), indicating an increase of 1.97 t/ha or 35% higher than in the previous dry season.

“Sauna 70 o 80 ka sako nga abot sa ting-init nami na. Pero sa karon sa paggamit namon sing teknolohiya nga ginatudlo sing project, naga ani na kami mga 100 o mas taas pa kada ektarya. (Getting 70 or eighty 80 bags per hectare before is good enough for a dry cropping season harvest. But now, with the adoption of rice farming technologies disseminated by the project, we are producing 100 bags or more per hectare),” he said.

With much income, Norberto was able to acquire several farm machineries and farmlands and even extended his seed production to 9 hectares. Further, he could prepare enough for his children’s college education and provide well for their needs. When asked how his life changed with Project STARS? “Dako gid ang nabulig sang Project. Halos triple na ang ginadawat ko karon nga income. The best gid ang technology! (The project was a big help. My income almost tripled. STARS technology is the best!),” remarked Norberto.

Electrician Grows Rice for Seeds

Mr. Norberto PadoraBrgy. Namnama, Koronadal City

Healthy start

Wilhem Diente of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, roved the

seas for years as a marine engineer of a shipping

line. In his entire marine service, Wil received

just enough wage but suffered great longing for

his family. This led him to quitting the job and

went back to his native land in Isulan to stay and

cultivate the half-hectare land he acquired from his

father, and the additional lands he purchased out

of his small farm earnings.

He recalled that since he did not have much

knowledge in farming, he just relied on what

the seasoned farmers told him. Throughout his

farming years, Wil was just contented in getting

a yield of 70-80 bags per hectare, but not until

when he was tapped by the Office of the Municipal

Agriculturist (OMAg) to be one of the STARS Project

beneficiaries.

He first attended the training on the Basics of Seed

Production. More educational activities followed

until he himself requested the OMAg to conduct

Palay Check Meetings in his barangay and even

volunteered his farm as a demonstration area for

fellow interested farmers.

“The trainings and Palay Check meetings helped me a lot. My farming practices now are a lot different than before”, he remarked. Wil shared how he learned the art of proper fertilization and to sow just a small amount of seeds for seedling production. He also learned not to spray insecticides unless extremely necessary, thus, decreasing his expense. As a result, Wil got 114 bags in a hectare – his ever highest yield using less production inputs which was about 30-39% increase from his usual harvest.

His venture on seed production got well in the successive cropping seasons prompting him to expand his area to 15 hectares. Now, Wil estimated his net income at Php2.4 million annually – an income he had not imagined he could have. Wil was able to construct a solar dryer, a warehouse big enough to store his produce and some farm equipment. He even bought himself a car from an income he gained just for two cropping seasons!

With all these benefits, Wil is so proud to have become a STARS Project beneficiary, saying, “We must love our profession. We should support the programs the government is giving us for our own sake.”

From Sea Sailing to Seed GrowingWilhelm DienteIsulan, Sultan Kudarat

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“Tungod sa Project STARS nibag-o ang among

panginabuhi. Sa pagkakaron naa nami maayong

kita, makapalit nag mga panginahanglan, napa-

eskwela ang mga bata ug nabayaran na jud ang

among mga utang. Maoy nagpahigawas nako

(With Project STARS our life had changed. We now

earn decent incomes, afford our basic needs, send

our children to school and pay for our long time

debts. It freed me from financial woes).”

Those are the words from Lony Narciso of Brgy. Katangawan, General Santos City – a beneficiary of STARS Project during the 2nd cropping season.

Not so long ago, Lony Narciso was cultivating 3 hectares of farmland using uncertified seeds. Unfortunately, for three successive cropping seasons Lony’s farm was affected by pest infestation and, admittedly, poor management which resulted to production failure. Penniless, Lony was forced to borrow a big sum of money with high interest rates to compensate for the loss and promised to pay it come harvest time. For years, this has become Lony’s practice.

In 2005, Lony tried his luck in seed production as a beneficiary of STARS Project. Along with other farmers in SOCSKSARGEN, Lony underwent Training on Seed Production and Certification where he learned different techniques on rice farming that would prepare him to be an accredited seed grower. This was followed by the conduct of Palay Check meetings in the area facilitated by ADPO-PMU, PhilRice-Midsayap and the City Agriculture Office.

At the start, Lony planted NSIC Rc 122 (Angelica) in his one hectare land. Like the other project beneficiaries, the STARS Project provided him rice seeds (registered seeds) and farm inputs through a soft loan basis (zero-interest). With thorough supervision by the assigned local agri-technicians and regular monitoring by the ADPO staff, Lony yielded 7 MT in his one hectare. “Sa kadugay nako sa panguma, wala sa akong hunahuna nga moabot among ani ug pito ka tonelada (In my entire years of rice farming, harvesting rice at 7 t/ha is far beyond my expectation),” Lony said. From then on, Lony’s farm became an attraction to his neighboring farmers. They started asking for information on how he manages his farm as they notice Lony’s good crop stand. This prompted the STARS Project implementers to re-conduct Palay Check meetings for other farmers in the area, and Lony’s farm was used as a demonstration farm.

Convinced of high yield using quality (certified) seeds, majority of the farmers in the area come to buy certified seeds from Lony and most of them becomes his regular customers.

“Project STARS Freed Me”

Mr. lony NarcisoBrgy. Katangawan, General Santos City

Beneficiary – 2nd Cropping Season

Virgilio together with his loving and supportive wife, Cely, constantly attended trainings

and became receptive to new technologies. They were among the farmer-partners for

the “Palay Check” activity when it was introduced in the area by the Project STARS, in

collaboration with PhilRice- Midsayap and Local Government Unit. “Kumukuha kami ng

prendang lupa mula sa aming kita at nang maglaon lumaki ng labing pitong ektarya ang

lupa namin. Salamat sa project STARS guminhawa ang aming buhay (I used our earnings

as capital for farm mortgages and as time passed our farm grew to 17 hectares. Thanks to

Project STARS our life really improved),” Cely quoted. Malaking tulong ang pagdalo namin

ng mga PalayCheck meetings. Mas lumiit ang aming gastos at mas lumaki pa ang aming

ani. Hindi na kami gaanong bumababa sa anim na tonelada sa kada ektarya (Attending the

Palay Check Meetings helped us a lot. We were able to reduce our production cost and

at the same time get high yields. We are now adept to harvesting more than 6 tons per

hectare),” Virgilio added.

Currently, the Pajes has a total number of 25 hectares of land , 15 hectares of which are

devoted for seed production.

Having an average yield of 6.0 MT/ha. of dry palay, Virgilio is estimated to have a gross

income of Php2,700,000.00 at Php1,200.00 per 40kgs of certified seeds in a season or

Php5,400,000.00 in a year for his entire 15-hectare seed production.

For almost 8 years in seed production, Virgilio became known in the province as among

the producers of quality seeds and has since established regular customers. His seeds

were even bought by farmers from nearby provinces. With this success, Virgilio had been

recognized by various award-giving bodies for his dedication and exemplary contribution

to the rice-farming sector.

From Armed Forces to Rice Seed Business

Mr. Virgilo PajeLambayong, Sultan Kudarat

A former military officer, Mr. Virgilio Paje of Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat found

rice seed farming more profitable than doing his old risky profession. After his

retirement in the military, he devoted his efforts to farming. Upon hearing of a better income from seed production,

Virgilio went his way to be accredited as a seed producer with the help of the STARS Project, Phase 1. He then started

cultivating their 2-hectre land with inbred rice seeds, as financed by the project

through a soft loan basis (zero interest).

AC T I V I T I E SPROJECT MANAGEMENT

Updating of the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Plan or the agency’s

Medium Term Development Investment Plan (MTPIP) is done annually as

development policies and directions emanating from the department and the

annual budget may sometimes vary. During the first quarter of 2010, the office

conducted series of consultation with the partner-LGUs, NGAs, NGOs, and Private

Sector, including a Multi-Sector Planning-Workshop in May, in line with the

preparation of the six-year (2011-2016) SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security

Plan.

Aimed at boosting the agri-fishery production and developing agri-industrial

potentials of SOCSKSARGEN, the stakeholders jointly proposed for the funding of

91 agri-programs and projects classified into Production Support, Market-related

Infrastructure, Irrigation, Farm-to-Market Roads and Bridges, Postharvest Facilities,

and Extension Services amounting to PhP 908.6 million (including budget cover

for Program Management). Extracted from the 6-Year Plan is a 3-year (2011-

2013) Priority Program endorsed to DA and DBM for consideration in the budget

preparation in FY 2011.

For FY 2011, 6 out of 11 projects originally identified by the LGUs were prioritized

for funding as the budget was reduced from PhP 60.144 million to PhP 47.144

million due to the setting of budget ceiling per year. The 2011 priority projects are

shown in Table 6.

PLANNING ACTIVITIES

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Table 6: Budget Proposal, FY 2011

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Feature Stories Project features and photos Program Management

Planning Activities

Updating of the SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Plan or the agency’s Medium Term Development Investment Plan (MTPIP) is done annually as development policies and directions emanating from the department and the annual budget may sometimes vary. During the first quarter of 2010, the office conducted series of consultation with the partner-LGUs, NGAs, NGOs, and Private Sector, including a Multi-Sector Planning-Workshop in May, in line with the preparation of the six-year (2011-2016) SOCSKSARGEN Integrated Food Security Plan. Aimed at boosting the agri-fishery production and developing agri-industrial potentials of SOCSKSARGEN, the stakeholders jointly proposed for the funding of 91 agri-programs and projects classified into Production Support, Market-related Infrastructure, Irrigation, Farm-to-Market Roads and Bridges, Postharvest Facilities, and Extension Services amounting to PhP 908.6 million (including budget cover for Program Management). Extracted from the 6-Year Plan is a 3-year (2011-2013) Priority Program endorsed to DA and DBM for consideration in the budget preparation in FY 2011. For FY 2011, 6 out of 11 projects originally identified by the LGUs were prioritized for funding as the budget was reduced from PhP 60.144 million to PhP 47.144 million due to the setting of budget ceiling per year. The 2011 priority projects are shown in Table 6. Table 6: Budget Proposal, FY 2011

Name of Projects

Location

Physical Target

Proposed

Budget (PhP)

No. of Beneficiaries*

(populace) Farm-to-Market Roads 1. Improvement of Datal D’lanag

– Tudok FMR, Phase 2 T’boli,

South Cotabato 6.5 Kms 12,144,000.00 650*

2. Construction/rehabilitation of Poblacion Sabang-Kabalantian FMR, Phase 1

Arakan, North Cotabato

10 Kms 12,000,000.00 1,048

3. Rehabilitation of Datu Wasay – Hinalaan FMR

Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat

7 Kms 7,000,000.00 700*

4. Opening of Lanao Balut – Sitio Plenggang, Alegria FMR

Alabel, Sarangani

6 Kms 6,000,000.00 610

5. Rehabilitation of Purok 7 – Purok 15 Mabuhay FMR

Brgy. Mabuhay, General Santos

City

8 Kms 6,000,000.00 800*

6. Rehabilitation of Datal Bila FMR

Brgy. Conel, General Santos

City

4 Kms 4,000,000.00 400*

Total 41.50 Kms 47,144,000.00 4,208 * Assumption 1 Km = 100 beneficiaries, pending the submission of project profiles by the LGUs

Photos of Planning-Workshop and Meetings (with caption)

* Assumption 1 Km = 100 beneficiaries, pending the submission of project profiles by the LGUs

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The SOCSKSARGEN Technical, Monitoring and Finance Teams ensure

the efficient and effective implementation of projects. Over the year,

the SOCSKSARGEN Technical and Project Monitoring Teams (PMT)

conducted 75 site inspection and monitoring activities for all projects

which have to be implemented, are on-going or towards completion.

Further, 12 SOCSKSARGEN Technical and Joint Technical and Finance

Team Meetings were conducted to review the program of works

and plans and discuss the physical status of projects and relevant

program endeavors. Reports pertaining to the project status and

accomplishments were submitted to DA – SPCMAD regularly and to

other offices (DA RFU XII, XI, and NEDA) as required.

Also, in 2010 the PMU staff, in coordination with the implementing

LGUs and NIA Offices, conducted evaluation of 24 irrigation projects,

9 farm-to-market roads, and 13 out of 14 mechanical dryers funded

in 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2004. Drafting of the evaluation reports

has also been started. Further, packaging of the terminal evaluation

on Sustainable Technology to Accelerate Rice Sufficiency or STARS

Project, an inbred-rice techno demonstration project implemented

from 2005 to 2008, is also being fast-tracked.

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & EVALUATION

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The SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board convened twice last year. Among the issues

discussed were the extension of the term of SOCSKSARGEN ADPO and funding of

priority projects for CY 2011-2016.

The various consultations and meetings among the LGUs, partner-line agencies

in the region and the rest of the members of the Board have helped expedite

decision-making process, particularly on the continuity of the food security

program being spearheaded by SOCSKSARGEN ADPO. Seen as a dynamic force in

the implementation of food security and key development plans and programs

in support to peace and development in Mindanao, on December 21, 2010, His

Excellency Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III signed Executive Order No. 16, series of

2010, extending the term of ADPO up to December 2016.

As a Locally-Funded Project, ADPO staff attended 3 LFP meetings during the year

in relation to budgeting, presentation of accomplishments, and submission of

reports and other requirements by DA. Two ADPO personnel have likewise attended

a meeting relative to the centralized submission of reports through the DA

monitoring website. This process will be observed by all DA attached agencies.

Further, the office has actively participated in the Regional Development Council

meetings wherein regional plans and programs and concerted efforts of different

government agencies are discussed.

SOCSKSARGEN ADP BOARD/EXCOM and REGIONAL COORDINATIONS & ACTIVITIES

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Major infrastructure projects which are vital in the economic development of the area such as the fish port, airport, and seaport have since been monitored by ADPO. These facilities are undergoing improvement/expansion and rehabilitation to meet the current demands and the need of the growing population, to wit:

General Santos City

• Construction of Passenger Terminal Building and Gate Complex Implementation Period: 2010 – 2012 Cost: PhP 350 million

• Provision of Roofing Over Existing North Gate Truck Scale Implementation Period: 2012 – 2013 Cost: PhP 9.5 million

PROPOSED PROJECTS

SOCSKSARGEN PRIORITY INTEGRATED AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

MAKAR PORT FACILITIES

MONITORING OF MAJOR INFRA FACILITIES

• Paving of the Newly Constructed Back-Up Area Implementation Period: October 2009 – October 2010 Cost : PhP 47 million

• Construction of Makar Wharf Wastewater Treatment Facility Implementation Period: February 2010 – September 2010 Cost: PhP 12.8 million

• Construction of Port Security Fence at Newly Constructed Wharf Implementation Period: 2010

Cost: PhP 2.42 million

ON-GOING PROJECTS

Glan, Sarangani ProvinceGLAN PORT

• Construction of RORO Ramp, RC landing and Maneuvering Area Implementation Period: June 2010 – June 2011 Cost : PhP 30 million

Status : On the procurement stage

ON-GOING PROJECTS

SOCSKSARGEN PRIORITY INTEGRATED AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Brgy. Tawan-Tawan, M’langNorth Cotabato

• Construction of Terminal Building and Parking Area Implementation Period: 2008 – 2011 Cost: PhP 30 million

• Extension of Runway Strip and Expansion of Apron Implementation Period: 2008 – 2011 Cost: PhP 22.5 million

• Concreting of Existing Runway Implementation Period: 2011 Cost: PhP 100 million

ON-GOING PROJECTS

M’LANG FEEDER AIRPORT

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MONITORING OF MAJOR INFRA FACILITIES

Brgy. Fatima, General Santos City• Renovation of the Departure and Arrival Areas Implementation Period: 2010 Cost: PhP 19 million

• Extension of the Security Fence of the Airport (11 kms) Implementation Period: 2010 Cost: PhP 10 million (1.2 kms)

• Land Titling of the Airport Area Status: Issuance of Special Patent to be facilitated by DENR XII

• Construction of Waiting Shed/ Covered Walkway Implementation Period: January – June 2011 Cost: PhP 10 million

• Acquisition of an X-ray machine Implementation Period: 2012

Cost: PhP 7 million

ON-GOING PROJECTS

PROPOSED PROJECTS

GENERAL SANTOS CITY AIRPORT

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In 2010, the office was involved in the planning activities for the Tuna and Mango Congresses – both

led by private entities.

The tuna industry in the area, led by the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries,

conducted a 2-day congress themed as: Be Counted and Make a Difference. The congress was

participated by at least 300 participants from all over the country and abroad. Supportive of the

advocacy of the National Tuna Congress, the office actively participated in the preparation activities,

particularly in the preparation of souvenir programs, kits and promotional materials. The ADPO staff

also facilitated the audio-visual synchronization requirements during the congress proper. The

Mango Congress, on the other hand, will be held in Sarangani Province come September 2011. The

office likewise attended preparatory meetings for the said congress being the one handling the

Souvenir Program Committee.

As a member of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the SOCSKSARGEN ADPO

participated in 6 PAMB meetings relative to the refinement of the management plan and

implementation of the users’ fee for the operations and sustainability of the conservation efforts

on the following protected areas: Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), Allah Valley Protected

Seascape (AVPL) and Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS).

Tuna and Mango Industries

Environmental Management Undertakings

TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO LGUS, PARTNER-AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS ON

INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENT- RELATED UNDERTAKINGS

FINANCIAlREPORT

The operational requirement of the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office is

appropriated annually under the budget of the Department of Agriculture in the General

Appropriations Act. The budget is based on the Work and Financial Program submitted by this

office through the Department of Agriculture and endorsed by the Regional Development

Council.

Since year 2003, the management of funds of SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office is channeled through

the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Unit XI together with other locally-funded

projects in Mindanao. However, the preparation of the annual budget and the facilitation of the

operational requirements and disbursement of funds remain in the Project Office.

The annual budget of the project office covers funds for various infrastructure projects and

agricultural support in the area, and office operation.

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FINANCIAlREPORT

The following graph shows the annual appropriation from

CY 2003 to CY 2010 by class of expenditure:

In the last eight years of operation, the infrastructure projects and other agricultural support shared an average of 81% of the total appropriation. While program management was at 19%, that includes the coordinative and monitoring functions of the project office and technical support extended to the Local Government Units.

Annual Appropriation - FYs 2003 to 2010 (in thousand pesos)

Fund Distribution: Infra Projects & Program Management (in thousand pesos)

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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Infrastructure Projects & Other

Agricultural Support 27,297 46,045 66,543 64,639 62,454 67,471 62,257 61,230

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Personal Services 7,965 8,608 8,649 8,661 8,541 9,395 9,395 9,395

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Personal Services 7,965 8,608 8,649 8,661 8,541 9,395 9,395 9,395

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From CY 2003 to CY 2010, the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office has implemented a

total of PhP448.26M worth of infrastructure projects and other agricultural support in the area which

comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, and the city of

General Santos. Identification of projects is done by the respective Local Government Units. Review

of project proposal, designs and program of works is conducted by the SOCSKSARGEN Technical

Team created for the purpose.

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SO.COTABATO

COTABATO SULTANKUDARAT

SARANGANI GEN.SANTOS CITY

2,010 12,280 12,280 12,280 12,280 12,1102009 12,957 12,300 11,000 13,500 12,5002008 13,165 14,850 13,163 13,165 13,1282007 13,200 15,872 11,200 11,054 10,9282006 14,197 14,215 12,002 13,700 9,2272005 12,918 11,517 12,961 11,284 9,6852004 9,357 8,997 10,293 8,700 8,6982003 8,510 1,415 7,464 4,954 4,954

Distribution of Funds by Component Area (in thousand pesos) CY 2010 Allocation

Personal Services, 9,395

, 12% Maintenance & Other Operating

Expenses, 5,214 , 7%

Capital Outlay, 61,430 , 81%

Distribution of Funds by Component Area (in thousand pesos)

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FINANCIAlREPORT

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In CY 2010, the total allotment released to the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office

amounted to PhP76.039M, distributed by class of expenditures as follows:

As of December 31, 2010, total obligations amounted to PhP69.796M representing 91.79% of the total allocation.

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COTABATO SULTANKUDARAT

SARANGANI GEN.SANTOS CITY

2,010 12,280 12,280 12,280 12,280 12,1102009 12,957 12,300 11,000 13,500 12,5002008 13,165 14,850 13,163 13,165 13,1282007 13,200 15,872 11,200 11,054 10,9282006 14,197 14,215 12,002 13,700 9,2272005 12,918 11,517 12,961 11,284 9,6852004 9,357 8,997 10,293 8,700 8,6982003 8,510 1,415 7,464 4,954 4,954

Distribution of Funds by Component Area (in thousand pesos) CY 2010 Allocation

Personal Services, 9,395

, 12% Maintenance & Other Operating

Expenses, 5,214 , 7%

Capital Outlay, 61,430 , 81%

Cash allocations issued for the SOCSKSARGEN ADP Office are lumped with other locally-funded projects in Mindanao under the administration of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office XI in Davao City.

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FY 2010 Allocation2 9,395 5,214 61,430Obligation 9,395 5,112 55,289Unobligated Balances - 102 6,141

Status of Funds as of December 31, 2010 (in thousand pesos) )

CY 2010 Allocation(in thousand pesos)

Status of Funds as of December 31, 2010(in thousand pesos)

HON. PROCESO J. AlCAlASecretary, Department of Agriculture

ChairmanElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City

Fax No.: 02-920-1767

HON MIGUEl RENE A. DOMINGUEZGovernor, Sarangani Province

Vice-ChairmanProvincial Capitol Compound, Alabel, Sarangani Province

Tel No.: 083-508-2258 : Fax No.: 083-508-5242

M E M B E R S

HON. ARTHUR Y. PINGOY, JR.Governor, Provincial Gov’t of South CotabatoProvincial Capitol Compound, Koronadal City

Tel. Nos. : 083-228-2620/2432 ; Fax No.: 083-228-2620

HON. SUHARTO T. MANGUDADATUGovernor, Sultan Kudarat Province

Provincial Government of Sultan KudaratTel. No. : 064-201-3021 ; Fax No.: 064-201-4262

DIR. TERESITA SOCORRO C. RAMOSRegional Director, NEDA XII

2/3 f, Rommel Bldg., Jose Abad Santos St., Koronadal CityTel. Nos.: 083-520-0005/0009; Fax No.: 083-520-0006

DIR. JIMMY M. OlIVORegional Director, DA XII

Nat’l Highway, GenSan Drive, cor. Zulueta St., Koronadal CityTel. No.: 083-520-0460; Fax No.: 083-520-0622

DIR. IBRAHIM K. GUIAMADElRegional Director, DTI XII

4/F, Deluz Bldg., cor. Aquino St., GenSan Drive, Koronadal CityTel. No.: 083-520-9837; Fax No.: 083-520-0613

DIR. AlFREDO S. PASCUAlRegional Director, DENR XII

Upper Aurora Street, Koronadal CityTel. Nos.: 083-228-6225/26; Fax Nos. 083-228-6225

DIR. NASSER M. MUSAlIRegional Director, DAR XII

ORC Compound, Cotabato CityTel. Nos.: 064-421-1533/421-1216; Fax Nos.: 064-421-8805

DIR. BUAGAS B. SUlAIKRegional Director, DILG XII

Sumpay Compound, Marañon Vill., Block 4, Koronadal CityTel. No.: 083-228-9659; Fax Nos.: 083-381-0180

MAJ. GEN. JORGE S. SEGOVIA10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army

MR. RANUlFO M. ROMARATEChairman, PAFC Cotabato Province

HON. EMMYlOU TAlIÑO-MENDOZAGovernor, North Cotabato Province

Provincial Capitol Compund, Amas, Kidapawan CityTel. No.: 064-278-7002 ; Fax No.: 064-278-7002

HON. DARlENE ANTONINO-CUSTODIOMayor, General Santos City

G/F Left Wing, City Hall, City Hall Dive, General Santos CityTel. Nos. 083-554-4212/14 ; Fax No.: 083-554-4212

ENGR. NATHANIEl Y. NAZARENOAirport Manager, CAAP-GSC

Brgy. Fatima, General Santos CityTel. Nos.: 083-380-7601/7603; Fax Nos.: 083-380-7617

MR. lIBERTO C. DElA ROSAPort Manager, PPA-GSC

Makar Wharf, General Santos CityTel. No.: 083-552-4484; Fax No.: 083-552-4446

DIR. SUBAIR S. DIRON, CESO IIIRegional Director, DPWH XIIAlunan Ave., Koronadal City

Tel. No.: 083-228-9577; Fax Nos. 083-228-3908

MR. ERWIN Y. GARCIAPresident, GSC Chamber of

Commerce and Industry

SOCSARGEN ADP Board

Executive CommitteeHON. PROCESO J. AlCAlA

Chairman

HON MIGUEl RENE A. DOMINGUEZVice-Chairman

MEMBERSHON. ARTHUR Y. PINGOY, JR.

HON. SUHARTO T. MANGUDADATUHON. EMMYlOU TAlIÑO-MENDOZA

HON. DARlENE ANTONINO-CUSTODIO

GINAlYN FE C. CACHUElA, CEProject Manager

Project Mangement Unit

SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Project Mangement Unit

2/F PBCom Bldg., Santiago Blvd., General Santos CityTel. Nos. (083) 552-5150/ 552-4828 ; Fax No. (083) 552-5273

Emai: [email protected]

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