Chapter One

Introduction
The Bicol Regional Development Plan (2011-2016) was prepared in
2010. Halfway through plan implementation is a need to assess the
achievement of the desired outcomes of the plan so that alternative strategies
and additional programs and projects are identified to ensure that the
objectives are achieved.
The updated RDP was prepared through a series of consultations with
the different stakeholders in the region. The RDC secretariat drafted the initial
assessment of the RDP, the strategies and programs and projects. These
were presented to the agencies and LGUs to get their inputs. Consultations at
the provincial level were conducted to validate the assessment and strategies,
and identify new PPAs that are doable in the next three (3) years. All the inputs
gathered from the provincial consultations were integrated, and were validated
with the agencies and LGUs during the validation workshop. The outputs of
the validation workshop were consolidated in coming up with the 2 nd draft
updated RDP. Prior to presentation to the RDC sectoral committees for review,
a regional consultation was again conducted to further enhance the Plan and
also gain the support of the stakeholders in terms of funding the programs and
projects in the plan. The updated RDP (2011-2016) was recommended by the
four (4) sectoral committees of the RDC during its meetings on 21 and 22
November 2013 and subsequently approved by the RDC during its meeting on
06 December 2013 per Resolution No. 53 (S 2013).
The updating of the RDP was guided by Memo Circular No. 43 issued by
the President and Memo Circular No. 3 series of 2012 issued by the RDC. It
was done parallel with the updating of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP).
The updated RDP (2011-2016) contains: Chapter One Introduction;
Chapter Two the Development Vision and Desired Outcomes; Chapter Three
the Midterm Assessment on the achievement of the development outcomes
and major final outputs, and the challenges that should be addressed in the
remaining plan period; Chapter Four The Plan describing the development
objectives, strategies, action plans, and priority programs, projects and
activities, and Chapter Five Implementing the Plan.
Chapter Two

Development Vision and Desired Outcomes

The Regional Development Plan 2011-2016 envisions Bicol to be the
most livable region in the country. This means that poverty is significantly
reduced; adequate high paying jobs are available; livelihood opportunities are
available; facilities, products, and services are globally competitive, and people
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are safe and secured. Given this situation, Bicolanos need not go out of the
region to have more decent lives, and those who are outside will be
encouraged to return.
The desired regional development outcome is that majority of the
population in the region, especially the poor and marginalized, enjoy the
benefits of social development and economic growth. This means that the
average annual family income in the region is increased to a level more than
the national average and income inequality is reduced. The regional
development framework is shown in Figure 1.
To attain the regional development outcome, the plan aims to achieve
the following sectoral outcomes:
Productive activities engaged by more people. It means that a vibrant
Bicol economy is present, sustainably producing goods and services, and
generating adequate high paying jobs and livelihood opportunities for the labor
force population. The plan targets an increased employment rate from 94.7
percent in October 2011, declined underemployment from 35.9 percent in Oct.
2011, improved labor productivity from P105,027 in 2009, and an increased
gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth from 2.6 percent in 2011 to 78 percent in 2016.
Adequate and quality social services availed by more people. It means
that more people in the region are healthier, are equipped with productive
skills, live in safe and decent houses, and are provided with social protection
to enable them to actively participate in the development of the region. The
plan targets an improved functional literacy rate from 79.9 percent to 83.1
percent and an increased life expectancy from 66 to 71 years (male) and 71 to
77 years (female).
Reliable infrastructure facilities and services used by the people. It
means that transport systems are integrated, efficient, and able to handle
increased volume of passengers and cargo. The communication facilities and
services are efficient. The region enjoys sufficient, stable and low cost power
supply. The supply of irrigation water is provided in sufficient quantity and
delivered on time. The plan targets increased number of passengers and cargo
in air, water and land transportation and increased number of
telecommunication and internet subscribers.
Good governance and sustainable development practiced in the region.
It means that a conducive environment is provided for private investments, the
communities are prepared for disasters, and the natural environment is able to
sustain the needs of future generations. The plan targets increased private
investments, increased forest cover, reduced water and air pollution, and zero
casualties from natural and man-made calamities.

Chapter Three

Midterm Assessment
A. Ensuring Economic Grow th
The RDP aims to achieve the sectoral outcome of productive
activities engaged by more people. This means that a vibrant Bicol
economy is present, sustainably producing goods and services, and
generating adequate high paying jobs and livelihood opportunities for
the labor force population. This objective was partially attained as
indicated by GRDP growth rates, employment and underemployment
rates, and labor productivity.
The GRDP expanded by 7.1 percent, four times faster than the
1.9 percent growth in 2011, and higher than the countrys 6.8 percent
growth rate. The region ranked 9 t h in terms of GRDP growth rate and
12 t h in value among 17 regions of the country. GRDP in 2012 amounted
to P124.49 billion, an increase from P 114.11 billion in 2010. However,
per capita GRDP amounted to only P22,312.00 in 2012, the 2 n d lowest
among the countrys regions.
The high GRDP growth did not create enough employment for the
regions labor force as employment rate slightly went up from 94.2
percent in October 2010 to 95.1 percent in October 2012, or an
increase of 0.9 percentage point over the two-year period.
Underemployment rate (or the proportion of employed persons who
expressed the desire to have additional hours of work in their present
jobs, or to have additional jobs, or to have new jobs with longer
working hours to total employed persons) slightly went down from 35.0
percent in October 2010 to 34.6 percent in October 2012.
This
accounted for an increase of 0.4 percentage point over a period of two
years.
Bicol region still has the highest underemployment rate
among regions of the country with ARMM having the lowest at 11.8
percent. The regions underemployment rate was way below the
national average of 19 percent.
Labor productivity increased slightly by 1.6 percent from
P56,029.00 in 2010 to P56,932.00 in 2011. Bicol labor productivity is
way below the national average of P158,758.00 and is the second
lowest next to ARMM. Labor productivity is the ratio of the GRDP to the
number of employed persons.
Major Output 1: Adequate and quality technical assistance, extension
services, agricultural inputs, and infrastructure support facilities
provided to farmers and fishermen.

The GVA in agriculture, hunting, fishery and forestry (AHFF) grew

by 2.9 percent from 0.8 percent in 2011. Agriculture and Forestry grew
by 3.1 percent from a 1.2 percent growth in 2011, while fishing grew by
2.5 percent from a negative 0.5 percent in 2011.
The growth in AHFF sector was brought about by increased
production of crops and livestock through the implementation of the
agri-pinoy program for key commodities that include rice, corn, high
value crops, coconut, abaca, livestock, and fisheries. The program
focused on the distribution of quality seeds and planting materials,
community-based seed banking, pest monitoring, promotion of soil
nutrient management, fry and fingerlings distribution, artificial
insemination services, market development, provision of irrigation
facilities, farm-to-market roads, post harvest facilities, extension
support, training, research and development. Specific to coconut and
abaca, massive planting and replanting of old and unproductive
plantations were conducted.
For forestry, the National Greening Program (NGP) was sustained
with a total of 5.949 million forest and fruit trees, ornamental and
mangrove seedlings planted in 8,643.05 hectares of community
managed forest lands, protected areas, watershed areas and urban
areas. In consonance with the governments poverty reduction and
hunger mitigation program, 7,287 hectares of established plantations
were maintained and protected, of which 1,703 hectares were planted
and established in 2010 and 5,584 hectares in 2011. This major antipoverty program provided upland farmers additional income from the
maintenance and protection contracts with the DENR.
Major Output 2:
Adequate and quality technical assistance, promotion
services and infrastructure support facilities provided to MSMEs and exporters.
The growth in gross value added (GVA) from Manufacturing
decelerated from 24.4 percent in 2011 to 5 percent in 2012.
Manufacturing industries in the region are mostly small scale. These
include food preservation, furniture making, fiber craft, shell craft,
pottery, pili confectionery, coco-based products, minerals, and marine
products. The only large scale manufacturing venture in Bicol is the
cement plant in Albay that uses local non-metallic mineral.
The growth in GVA from Trade increased from 3.3 percent in
2011 to 9.7 percent in 2012.
The factor that contributed to this
increase was the improved performance of the export sector as total
export sale of the region increased by 15 percent from US$22 million in
2010 to US$25 in 2012. However, the share of the region to total
exports of the country was only 3.17 percent.

Major Output 3: Adequate and quality tourism promotion services and

tourism infrastructure facilities provided.
Tourist arrivals increased at an average rate of 9 percent from
3.12 million in 2010 to 3.69 million in 2012. Foreign tourists totaled to
772,886 in 2012, an increase by 7 percent from 681,134 in 2010 while
the number of domestic tourists increased at an average rate of 9
percent from 2.41 million in 2010 to 2.9 million in 2012.
Factors that contributed to the increase in tourist arrivals is
attributed to the aggressive tourism promotion, development of new
tourism products, capability building of LGUs and communities,
upgrading of tourism establishments and improvement of connectivity
of tourist destinations through the Department of Tourism (DOT) Department of Public W orks and Highways (DPW H) Convergence
Program. In 2012, there were six tourism road projects implemented
with total project cost of P579.46 million.
Major Output 4:
Mining and quarrying policies, regulations and
standards enforced.
The enforcement of mining and quarrying policies, regulations
and standards resulted to an increase in the GVA from mining and
quarrying sector. GVA in mining posted an 11.8 percent growth from a
negative 4 percent in 2011. Metallic mineral production value rose by
46.78 percent, from PhP14.51 billion in 2011 to PhP21.30 billion in
2012. The impressive performance of gold was the prime mover for the
growth accounting to 83.26 percent of the total value.
Challenges
a.

The need for more high quality jobs.

b.

The need for more investments in agribusiness, manufacturing

(MSMEs), export industries, and tourism-related businesses.

c.

The need for additional government programs and projects and

investments in infrastructure.

d.

The need to reduce the cost of doing business.

B. Providing for Basic Needs

The RDP aims to achieve the sectoral outcome of adequate and
quality social services availed by more people. This means that more
people in the region are healthier, are equipped with productive skills,
live in safe and decent houses, and are provided with social protection
to enable them to participate in the development process. The plan
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targets an improved functional literacy rate from 79.9 percent to 83.1

percent and increased life expectancy at birth from 66 to 71 years
(male) and 71 to 77 years (female).
Half way through plan implementation, the sector faced the major
challenge of achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets
on education, health, and sanitation. At the end of 2012, only the
targets on gender equality in basic education, underweight children
under five years old, under five mortality rate, and access to safe water
have been achieved. Although the other outcome indicators on school
enrolment and completion rates, maternal mortality and sanitation
improved, they are still far from the MDG and RDP targets.
Although more households and individuals from the poor and
marginalized sectors benefited from services on education, health,
housing, social welfare, and labor protection, the high poverty
incidence in the region underscores the need for a wider reach of
services to ensure inclusive growth and significant poverty reduction.
Sub-Sector Outcomes
a) Adequate and quality education services are availed by more people.
Net enrolment ratio in primary education increased from 88.7
percent in 2011 to 92.3 percent in 2012. This is higher than the
national ratio of 83 percent but lower than the MDG target of 100
percent. The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps contributed
to the increase in enrolment ratio by providing assistance to poor
families with children under 0-14 years of age on the condition that the
children are enrolled in primary schools.
However, primary completion rate decreased from 67.4 percent in
SY 2010-2011 to 57.7 percent in SY 2011-2012. This is because of the
prevalent practice of some parents who require their children to help in
the farm or take care of younger siblings.
b) Adequate and quality health services are availed by more people.
Infant mortality rate decreased from 10.22 per 1,000 live births in
2010 to 8.8 per 1,000 live births in 2012, still higher than the MDG and
RDP target of 8.4 per 1,000 live births. The slow decline in the IMR can
be attributed to the high incidence of teenage pregnancy and lack of
human resources for health for the preventive care of infants and
pregnant mothers.
Maternal mortality rate decreased from 96.49 per 100,000 live
births in 2010 to 76.9 per 100,000 live births in 2012, still higher than
the MDG and RDP target of 31.6 per 100,000 live births. The slow
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decline in the MMR can be attributed to the lack of human resources

for health especially rural health midwives at RHUs/BHS. More birthing
facilities should be established in communities with the assistance and
support of the LGUs.
c) Affordable, decent, and safe housing services are availed by more people.
The number of families allocated with socialized housing
increased from 722 in 2010 to 3,531 in 2012. Although there is an
increase in the number of families covered, the Housing and Urban
Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) identified the following
issues that hampered the implementation of socialized housing
projects: (a) incomplete submission of requirements by project
stakeholders; (b) difficulty of some LGUs in complying with some
requirements; (c) differences in the procedural processes of
government agencies in coming up with supporting documents; and (d)
lack of regular technical personnel to oversee projects.
d) Adequate and quality social welfare and labor protection services
availed by the poor and marginalized.
From 2008-2012, a total of 308,493 households in the region
benefited from the conditional cash transfer program. The initial in
2008 beneficiaries of the 4Ps were 32,515. This ballooned to
148,725 in 2011, the highest number of registered beneficiaries so
far. The program had additional household beneficiaries of 52,737
in 2012 due to the expansion of the program covering 100 percent
of the barangays.
Major Output 1: Quality basic,
education services provided.

technical-vocational,

and

higher

The implementation of the no collection policy, conditional cash

transfer program, alternative learning system, learner information
system, and other programs and projects of concerned agencies and
educational institutions resulted to improved performance of most of
the following education indicators:
Elementary participation rate increased from 88.7 percent in SY
2010-2011 to 92.3 percent in SY 2011-2012, higher than the national rate
of 83 percent but lower than the target of 98.5 percent in 2016. For the
same period, secondary participation rate increased from 47.4 percent to
49.5 percent, still lower than the target of 60 percent in 2016.
Elementary completion rate is 57.5 percent in SY 2011-2012,
lower than the national figure of 67.4 percent and the target of 72.9
percent in 2016.
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Secondary completion rate increased from 60.7 percent to 67.9

percent, lower than the national figure of 68.2 percent and the target of
73.4 percent.
Elementary retention rate decreased from 92.4 percent in SY
2010-2011 to 91.9 percent in SY 2011-2012, still lower than the target
of 99.4 percent in 2016. Secondary retention rate increased from 88.6
percent in SY 2010-2011 to 89.1 percent in SY 2011-2012, lower than
the target of 96.4 percent.
Elementary achievement scores improved from 66.2 percent in
SY 2010-2011 to 66.6 percent in SY 2011-2012, but lower than the
target of 80.16 percent in 2016. Secondary achievement scores
improved from 46 percent in SY 2010-2011 to 47.8 percent in SY 20112012, lower than the target of 66.29 percent in 2016.
Number of applications for merit/RA7687 scholarships increased
from 1,891 in 2010 to 1,971 in 2012. The number of graduates through
these programs increased from 74 in 2010 to 130 in 2012. The
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provides these
scholarships to indigent but deserving students in the region.
Major Output 2: Classrooms, chairs, textbooks and teacher items provided.
Elementary teacher-pupil ratio is 1:36, the same as the national
ratio but better than the standard of 1:45. This was attained through
the creation of more teacher plantilla positions and the provision of
additional funding from the national government.
Elementary classroom-pupil ratio decreased from 1:37 in SY 20102011 to 1:45 in SY 2011-2012. This is due to the increase in total
elementary enrolment which was an effect of the 4Ps program. The
decrease in the availability of classrooms is, however, being addressed by
the construction of school buildings through the public-private partnership
(PPP) and allocation of additional classrooms from private donors.
Major Output 3: Quality health, nutrition, and family planning services provided.
The proportion of facility-based deliveries increased from 39.36
percent in 2010 to 57.24 percent in 2012. This is due to the increase in
the presence and functionality of birthing facilities at the local level
and deployment of community health teams to assist in birth planning
of pregnant women in the communities.
The proportion of fully immunized children decreased from 79.13
percent in 2011 to 73.86 percent in 2012. This is due to the lack of
LGU support to health programs, such as the expanded program on
immunization which adopts the strategy of reaching every barangay.
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Malnutrition prevalence rate among 0-71 months old slightly

decreased from 15.9 percent in 2010 to 14.9 percent in 2012. This is
still far from the MDG target of 10 percent in 2015. The improvement in
the nutritional status can be attributed to the nutrition programs of
LGUs, provision of planting materials for vegetables and other food
products in the communities particularly for the 4Ps beneficiaries,
improvement in health facilities, and provision of weighing scales to
schools and barangays.
Contraceptive prevalence rate decreased from 41.4 percent in
2011 to 32.5 percent in 2012 against the target of 60 percent in 2016.
The low performance is attributed to fear of side effects by females and
low participation rate of males in the family planning program.
Philhealth enrolment rate increased from 86 percent in 2011 to 92
percent in 2012 against the target of 100 percent in 2016. This is due
to the willingness of LGUs and sponsors to enroll members to the
Philhealth programs.
Major Output 4: Safe water supply and sanitation facilities provided.
Households with access to safe water decreased from 87.55
percent in 2010 to 78.54 percent in 2012. Although this is still above
the MDG target of 67.5 percent in 2015, it is a concern having
implications on the health of the population especially children.
Households with access to sanitary toilet facilities increased from
67.8 percent in 2010 to 68.15 percent in 2012; still lower than the MDG
target of 79.2 percent in 2015.
Major Output 5: Housing services provided.
The number of families provided with end user financing
increased from 1,554 in 2010 to 4,187 in 2012. This is due to the
increased capacity of the prospective borrowers to pay. However, there
is no substantial increase in the number of Pag-IBIG members from
2010 to 2012.
The number of families provided with security of tenure increased
from 1,031 in 2010 to 1,993 in 2012. T he following issues and concerns
hampered the implementation of the programs: (a) absence of
registered Community Mortgage Program mobilizer in the region; (b)
stringent criteria in the qualification of mobilizers; (c) incomplete
submission of requirements by project stakeholders; (d) difficulty of
some LGUs in complying with some requirements such as clearances,
permits, etc.; (d) political interventions; (e) LGU priorities; and (f)
differences in the procedural processes of other government agencies
in coming up with the required/supporting documents, i.e., DENR 9

ECC, geohazard clearance, survey approval;

LGU resolutions,
development permit, plan alterations, MOA; Phivolcs clearance;
Registry of Deeds certification, TCT ; DAR - conversion clearance.
Major Output 6: Social welfare and labor protection services provided.
The number of workers benefited by labor protection services
with a settlement rate of 75 percent in 2010 increased to 85 percent in
2012. This is due to the advocacy on the Single Entry Approach where
cases filed with DOLE must be settled within a 30-day mandatory period.
The number of senior citizens covered by social pension
increased from 47,741 in 2011 to 61,920 in 2012. This is due to the
aggressive advocacy and implementation of the Senior Citizens Law.
Aside from the benefits being provided by the Department of Social
W elfare and Development, most LGUs gave additional benefits like
bonuses and pensions to senior citizens.
The number of jobseekers placed in local employment increased
by 10 percent in 2012 with a target of 22,000 in 2016. The increase in
the labor placement can be attributed to the wider dissemination of
labor market information through the conduct of job fairs, radio
programs, and entry of local employment agencies at the local level.
The disposition rate of labor standard cases increased from 90
percent in 2012 to 96 percent in 2016.
The number of overseas Filipino workers (OFW s) provided with
death and burial assistance decreased from 53 in 2010 to 42 in 2012.
The decrease can be attributed to the non-availment of some OFW s of
their benefits due to late filing of application of benefits and ignorance
of beneficiaries of the benefits due them.
Challenges
a.

Attaining the MDG targets on education, health, and sanitation.

b.

Enhancing the education and skills of the labor force.

c.

Improving access to education, health, and housing services.

d.

W idening social welfare and labor protection services to the poor

and marginalized.

e.

Upgrading education and health facilities in the rural areas.

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C. Improving Infrastructure
The RDP aims for reliable infrastructure facilities and services
used by the people. This means that all modes of transportation are
integrated; efficient communication facilities and services, sufficient
and stable power supply, and adequate and safe water supply and
irrigation facilities are provided to the people.
The partial achievement of the plan targets for the transportation
sector resulted to an increase in the volume of air passengers by 14.12
percent, from 729,909 in 2010 to 832,938 in 2012. Incoming and
outgoing cargo also increased by 14.89 and 20.91 percent,
respectively.
Additional flights in Naga and Legazpi airports, the
offering of promotional fares, and the intensive promotion of tourist
destinations in the region contributed to these increases.
Increases in the volume of passengers using water
transportation by 3.5 percent from 3,801,564 in 2010 to 3,934,436
in 2012 and cargo throughput by 13.13 percent were recorded.
The opening of the Pioduran Port in 2011 contributed to the sector
outcome of an integrated transportation system.
New RORO
routes were opened such as the Nato Port to Guijalo, Sagnay to
Guijalo.
Batangas-Masbate-Cebu,
Masbate-Romblon-Manila,
Pioduran-Claveria,
Pioduran-Masbate,
and
Pioduran-Aroroy.
Codon port was also modernized.
These developments in the water and air transport resulted to an
increase in the annual average daily traffic (AADT) by 10.61 percent,
from 530,340 in 2010 to 586,646 in 2012.
Major Output 1: Integrated transportation system established.
A negligible increase in the national road density was noted
because the focus of works was on the rehabilitation and improvement
of strategic national roads. The increase is attributed to the road
openings of 1.730 kilometers in the GUICADALE road network in Alba y
and the 0.87 kilometer in the Basud-Mercedes coastal/bypass road in
Camarines Norte.
From 2010 to 2012, 14 permanent bridges along national roads
were constructed, representing a 2.37 percent increase in the number
of permanent bridges along national roads. Among these bridges are
the San Fernando Bridge and Dorongan bridges in Masbate.
Train service from Manila to Polangui was restored in December
2011. This was made possible through the completion of projects such
as the installation of temporary steel bridge to remedy the sinking
embankment at Sipocot; rectification of track defects, Travesia Bridge,
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and the protection dikes in Maipon, Guinobatan and Bongalon in

Daraga, both in Albay. However, there is no train service to date for
the Manila-Legazpi route pending clearance from a third party being
required by DOTC.
The RDC 5 proposed a railway development
summit to push the revival, expansion and modernization of the railway
system. The initiative was supported by the other Luzon RDCs,
Major Output 2: Efficient communication facilities and services provided.
Telephone density (landline) remained at 1.86 from 2010 to 2012.
Most people preferred the used of cellular phones. Because of the
increasing demand, the number of cellular sites increased to 503 in
2012. As of 2012, 503 LGUs has internet access. T he number of
registered internet subscribers increased to 8,552 in 2012.
The sector is dominated by private companies that provide more
efficient services and facilities and offer not only landline and mobile
telephone but also internet services. Government service providers
such as Information and Communication and Technology Office
(formerly TELOF) and the Philippine Postal Corporation focused their
services in areas not served by the private sector.
Major Output 3: Sufficient and stable power supply provided.
The Sitio Energization Program of National Electrification
Administration brought a 2 percent increase in sitio energization, from
40 percent in 2011 to 42 percent in 2012. Barangay energization is
maintained at 99 percent level. There are two potential barangays for
energization in Albay.
System loss was slightly reduced from 16.90
percent in 2010 to 16.18 percent in 2012. TGPP and BGPP were
rehabilitated, with TGPP having a gross generation of 48,192 GW h.
BGPP will fully operationalize its Units 1 and 2 in February 2013.
M a j o r O u t p u t 4 : A d e q u a t e a n d s a f e wa t e r s u p p l y a n d i r r i g a t i o n
f a c i l i t ie s p r o v i d e d .
The various projects of the National Irrigation Administration
resulted to an increase in irrigated areas by 1.79 percent of the
potentially irrigable areas or 4,286 hectares. As a result, there was a 4.5
percent increase in yield from 3.36 mt/ha in 2011 to 3.51 mt/ha in 2012.
Irrigation development focused on rehabilitation and restoration to ensure
adequate supply of water. Of the targeted 90,000 hectares (by 2016) for
rehabilitation, 14,418 hectares were rehabilitated since 2010.
Challenges
a. The need for more infrastructure that
activities and provision of basic services.
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will

support

economic

b. Encourage private investments in public infrastructure.

c. Interconnectivity of all modes of transportation.
d. Ensure the safety of passengers and cargoes.
e. The need to ensure security of critical infrastructure facilities.
D. Sustaining Development
The RDP aims to achieve the sectoral outcome of good governance
and sustainable development practiced in the region. This means that a
conducive environment is provided for private investments, the
communities are prepared for disasters, the natural environment is able
to sustain the needs of future generations, and both the government and
private sectors are globally competitive. The objective of the plan was
partially achieved as indicated by increased private investments,
increased forest cover, reduced water and air pollution, and reduced
casualties from natural and man-made calamities.
Data on private investments were generated from the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC).
Investments through DTIs implementation of
programs and projects grew at an average rate 49 percent from P3.91
billion in 2010 to P8.35 billion in 2012. Investments generated through
SEC registration increased at an average rate of 47 percent from
P103.43 million in 2010 to 212.73 million in 2012.
The increase in forest cover from 173,495 hectares in 2010 to
235,266 hectares in 2012 was attributed to the National Greening
Program, and the convergence of law enforcement agencies, LGUs and
communities on forest protection.
W ater and air quality were assessed to be in good condition.
Good air quality in major urban centers was maintained because of
strict implementation of anti-smoke belching law.
Efforts on disaster risk reduction management and climate
change adaptation resulted to a reduced number of casualties from
natural disasters from 34 in 2010 to 11 in 2012. There was a notable
increased in awareness and participation of the communities on DRR
through the implementation of the disaster risk reduction management
plans of the different local DRRM councils.

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Major Output 1: Transparency, accountability, and

improvement systems established in government offices.

productivity

The number of LGUs who had complied to the full disclosure

policy (FDP) decreased from 113 to 86 resulting to a compliance rate
of 72 percent in 2012. Failure to fully implement the FDP by some
LGUs were due to lack of adequate personnel to prepare FDP reports
and no focal person to collate the reports, no internet connections in
remote municipalities while some LGUs have no budget for the
maintenance of website domain or web portal.
LGUs compliance to the Anti-Red T ape Act (ARTA) was 97.5
percent or 117 LGUs out of the total 120 LGUs in the region. Of the
117 LGUs, 30 percent (35 LGUs) were rated excellent, 62 percent (73
LGUs) good, 3 percent (3 LGUs) acceptable, and 5 percent (6 LGUs)
received a failing grade. Delay in the delivery of frontline services due
to lack of manpower was usually the reason of non-compliant LGUs.
As of December 2012, 80 percent of the agency regional offices,
SUCs and GOCCs or 74 out of 92 agencies fully complied to the ARTA.
The LGUs were also assessed on its participation to local
governance performance management system (LGPMS). In 2012, all
120 LGUs participated in LGPMS compared to 99 in 2011.
Five cities in Bicol were in the top ten cities in governance
efficiency based on the competitiveness ranking by the National
Competitiveness Council (NCC). Daet, Camarines Norte ranked 4 t h as
the most competitive LGU among 163 participating municipalities
nationwide. Five cities were included in the top 50 competitive cities in
the country out of 122 that participated in the competitiveness ranking
by the NCC.
There were 105 LGUs trained on the business permit licensing
system (BPLS). All seven cities completed the training. The reforms
are: reduced processing time, reduced number of steps, reduced
number of signatories, established one-stop-shop, and one-time
assessment and payment.
Major Output 2: Peace, security and public safety services provided to
the public.
Police to population ratio improved from 1:816 in 2010 to 1:759 in
2012. The figure however fell below the standard of 1:500. In spite of
the lack of uniformed personnel, crime rate reduced from 26.3 percent
in 2010 to 15.5 percent and crime solution efficiency improved from
17.31 percent in 2010 to 25.9 percent.
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Record from the Armed Forces of the Philippines showed that

there are still 320 barangays affected by insurgency which is way
below the zero target by 2016.
Major Output 3: Capability building and technical assistance services
provided to LGUs on land use management.
Among the six provinces in the region, only Albay, Camarines
Norte and Catanduanes have Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved
Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plans (PDPFPs). The
PDPFPs of Camarines Sur, Masbate and Sorsogon are yet to be
approved by their respective Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
Only 7 percent or 8 of the 114 cities/municipalities have updated
CLUPs, nine LGUs with CLUPs for review and approval, 37 LGUs are
currently preparing their CLUPs, and 60 LGUs have CLUPs which are
already due for updating.
Major Output 4: Forecast and warning environmental services provided.
All LGUs have created their local disaster risk reduction and
management councils (LDRRMCs) and have designated LDRRM
officers. However, LDRRM offices are yet to be established in 47
LGUs. The creation of LDRRM offices is constrained by the budget
ceiling for personal services of LGUs as provided in 1991 Local
Government Code.
Challenges
a.

The need to have better governance, more transparent and

accountable public servants.

b.

The need to improve public and private sectors competitiveness.

c.

T he ne ed to s t ren gt h e n L G Us ca pa b ilit y in t h e a rea s of lo c al

le gis la t io n ,
re ve n u e
ge n e ra t io n , re s o u rc e
a llo c a t io n
and
u t iliza t io n , s u pp ort t o a gric u lt u re a n d f is he ry, a n d u rb an
e c o s ys t e m s m an a ge m en t .

d.

The need to lower the cost of doing business.

e.

The need to improve land use management practices of LGUs.

f.

The need to improve disaster preparedness and climate change

adaptation of LGUs and the communities.

g.

The need to relocate families in high risk areas.

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Chapter Four

The Plan
A. Ensuring Economic Grow th
At the end of the plan period, the benefits of economic growth are
distributed equitably among Bicolanos. Economic activities produced
sufficient goods and services for home consumption and export. The
regions economy generates enough jobs to increase family incomes.
Every Bicolanos right to adequate food is satisfied. Food and
other basic commodities are available and affordable. Sustainable use
of agriculture, fishery, forestry, and mineral resources is maintained.
There is sufficient supply of raw materials and other production inputs
for manufacturing and other economic activities. Crop production
systems are resilient to changes in weather patterns.
Outputs from research and development are widely disseminated
to entrepreneurs. Quality Bicol products are sold locally and
internationally. Bicol is a primary tourist destination for ecological,
agricultural, educational, and medical tourism in the country. Meetings,
incentives, conferences and events are held in the region.
1. Agriculture, Fishery and Forestr y
Agricultural production is increased. Rice sufficiency is attained
with the surplus exported to other countries. Each province has a
commodity champion that leads to agribusiness expansion. Organic
and natural farming are adopted by farmers. Farmers transform their
produce into products and by-products with added values.
Objective: To increase GVA from agriculture, fishery and forestry.
Key Strategy: Provision of adequate and quality technical assistance,
extension services, agricultural inputs, and infrastructure facilities to
farmers and fishermen.
Action Plans:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Increase production of provincial commodity champions

Promote organic and natural farming
Develop climate change tolerant varieties
Train farmers as agripreneurs
Promote agro-processing
Promote an integrated water resources management
Provide agriculture facilities and services
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Programs, Projects and Activities

a.

Title
Agri-Pinoy Program

b.
c.

Irrigation Development Program

Organic Agriculture Program

d.

Mariculture and Aquaculture

e.

National Greening Program

f.
g.

Phil. Rural Development Program

Agrarian Reform Community Cluster
Economic Support Services (ARCCESS)
Agrarian Production Credit Program
Livestock Disease & Diagnostic Laboratory
Semen Processing Center
Establishment of Fish Hatcheries & Nursery
KAANIB Enterprise Development Project
Multi-Commodity Trading Post /Processing
Center/Cold Storage
Farm Assistance Center
BCARRD R&D Programs & projects

h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.

Duty Bearer(s)
DA, DAR, PCA, FIDA,
BFAR, LGUs
NIA, DA, DAR, LGUs
DA, DAR, PCA, FIDA,
LGUs, farmers
BFAR, LGUs,
private sector
DENR, LGUs, SUCs,
private sector, DepED
DA, PCA, LGUs
DAR, LGUs
LBP, DAR, DA
DA, LGUs
DA, LGUs
BFAR
DA, PCA, private sectors
DA, LGUs, private sector
DA, LGUs
BCARRD Consortium

Policy Actions
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Review the laws on illegal fishing

Review pasture lease agreement
Enforce idle land taxation
Amend FAO No. 193
Integrate organic agriculture in all agri-related programs

2. Manufacturing and Trade

Employment in manufacturing and trade sectors is increased. The
cost of doing business is reduced. The share of industry to the regional
output is increased.
Objective: To increase GVAs from manufacturing and trade sectors.
Key Strategy: P r o v i s i o n o f a d e q u a t e a n d q u a li t y t e c h n i c a l
a s s i s t a n c e , p ro m o t i o n s e r v i c e s , a n d in f ra s u p p o rt f a c i l it i e s t o
M S M E s a n d e x p o rt e r s .

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Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Reduce cost of doing business

Provide TA on industry clustering and productivity enhancement
Enhance R&D on manufactured products
Improve access to financing
Intensify investment promotion

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title
a.

Duty Bearer(s)

e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

Training Programs and Technical Consultancy

for MSMEs and exporters
Industry Cluster Program
Financing Program for MSMEs and exporters
Common service facilities village level
processing plants
Special Economic Zone-Cam. Sur Food Terminal
One Stop Shop Resource Center with BRCDC
Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program
One Stop Action Center in each LGU
Industry Clusters and Special Economic Zones
One Town One Product Program
Trainings on productivity & quality improvement

l.

BCIERD R&D Programs/Projects

b.
c.
d.

DTI, DOST, DOLE,

RTWPB
DTI,
DTI, DOST
LGUs, DTI,
DOST, DOLE
LGU
CBSUA
DOST
LGU
DTI, PEZA, LGU
LGU, DTI
DOLE, TESDA,
DTI, DOST
BCIERD Consortium

3. Tourism
Tourism support services and facilities are in place and
supported by the private sector. New and emerging destinations are
developed. Bicol is a major tourism destination with annual arrivals of
1.2 million foreign and local tourists.
Objective: To increase GVA from services/tourism sector.
Key Strategy: Provision of adequate and quality tourism promotion
services, and tourism infrastructure facilities.
Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Reduce cost of doing business

Strengthen LGUs on tourism promotion
Promote investments in tourism products
Improve tourism manpower skills
Promote Bicol as a venue for MICE
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Programs, Projects and Activities

f.
g.
h.

Title
DOT-DPWH Convergence Program
BUB Projects
Financing for development of new tourism
products, sites and destinations
Construction/Upgrading of tourism
infrastructure facilities
Tourism Promotion Programs/Packages for
ALMASOR, CCTL and CTC
Ecotourism Development in Protected Areas
Training programs for LGUs on tourism promotion
Training Program for tourism service providers

i.

Development of competitive tourism packages

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Duty Bearer(s)
DOT, DPWH, LGUs
LGUs
LGUs, DOT,
private sector
LGUs, DPWH, DOT,
private sector
DOT, LGUs
DENR, DOT, LGUs
DOT
DOT, TESDA,
DOLE, LGUs
DOT, LGUs,
private sector

4. Mining and Quarrying

Mining operations follow internationally accepted standards.
Responsible mining is practiced by companies. The contribution of
mining and quarrying to the regional economy in terms of employment
and tax payments is increased.
Objective: To increase GVA from mining and quarrying.
Key Strategy: Enforcement
regulations and standards.

of

mining

and

quarrying

policies,

Action Plans
a.
b.
c.

Promote responsible mining

Strengthen provincial mining regulatory boards
Enforce small scale mining law

Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs)

a.
b.
c.

Title
Mineral Industry Development Program
Rehabilitation for Rapu-Rapu
mined areas
Masbate Gold

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Duty Bearer(s)
DENR-MGB
DENR-MGB, LGU, RapuRapu Processing, Inc.
DENR-MGB, Filminera
Resources Corporation,
Phil. Gold Processing and
Refining, Corp.

d.

Paracale Gold Project

e.

Palanog Cement Plant

f.

Social Development & Management Program

g.
h.

Exploration of Mineral Deposits

Small Scale Mining Development Program

DENR-MGB, Johnson Gold

Mining Corp.
DENR-MGB,
Ibalong Resources
Development Corporation
Mining companies,
DENR-MGB
DENR-MGB, private sector
DENR-MGB, LGUs,
private sectors

Policy Action
a.

Review of the mining tax sharing schemes

B. Providing For Basic Needs

Adequate and quality basic social services shall continue to be
provided for the remaining plan period, especially to the poor and
marginalized sectors of the population. This is to ensure that nobody is
left behind and that most, if not all Bicolanos are able to participate in
the development process.
These basic social services are education, health, housing, social
welfare and labor protection. Achieving the MDG targets on education
and health shall be the focus until 2015. Education services shall also
be enhanced to address the mismatch between jobs and skills. The
provision of affordable and safe housing to the homeless and resettled
families shall remain a priority for the next three years. Social welfare
and labor protection services shall continue to be expanded to reach a
wider base of poor households and marginalized workers.
5. Education
Objectives:
a.
b.

To improve access to quality education

technical-vocational education.
To improve education outcomes at all levels.

services

to

include

Key Strategy: Provision of adequate and quality education services to

more people.

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Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Sustain basic education reforms.

Implement a private sector-led and market-driven technicalvocational education and training program with emphasis on proactive job and skills matching.
Strengthen or revive technical-vocational education in all SUCs.
Prioritize program offerings of higher education institutions.
Make senior high school and higher education responsive to
industry needs.
Strengthen alternative delivery modes in partnership with LGUs.

Programs, Projects and Activities

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Title
Early Childhood Care and Development
Basic Literacy Program
Adopt a School Project
Private Education Student Financial
Assistance Program
Training for Work Scholarship Program
Ladderized Education Program

l.
m.
n.

Government Assistance to Students and

Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE)
Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency/
Accreditation Program
Centers of Development & Centers of Excellence
Social Infrastructure Program
Merit Scholarship Program / RA 7687
Scholarship Program
Philippine Science High School System
Dual Training System
Career Guidance Convergence Program

o.

Modernization of public and private schools

p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
u.
v.
w.

Albay Higher Education System

Top sa NAT
Educational assistance to children at risk
Provision of facilities and instructional materials
Alternative Delivery Mode
Career Guidance and Advocacy Program
Cooperative Resource Center
Integration of DRR-CCA in the school curriculum

h.
i.
j.
k.

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Duty Bearer(s)
DepED
DepED
DepED
Private sector,
TESDA, CHED
LGUs, TESDA
TESDA,
Private sector
DepED
CHED
CHED
DepED
CHED, DOST
DOST
TESDA
DOLE, TESDA,
DOST, PRC, CHED
All public and
private schools
LGU Albay
LGUs
DepED
DepED
DepED
DOLE
SUC/CBSUA
DepED

6. Health
Objectives:
a.
b.

To ensure access to equitable, quality and adequately financed

health services.
To improve health, nutrition and population management outcomes.

Key Strategy:
more people.

Provision of adequate and quality health services to

Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

L o c a l i z e h e a l t h l a ws t h a t r e s p o n d t o s p e c if i c h e a l t h i s s u e s i n
t h e a re a .
Continue to expand the national health insurance program among
LGUs and IPP group and sustain membership among other sectors
to social health insurance.
Upgrade facilities of rural health units to the level of accreditation
by health maintenance organizations and PhilHealth.
Emphasize preventive health services and promote integrated
programs for the prevention of communicable diseases.
Ensure the availability of low priced quality medicines and drug
packages in hospitals and Botika ng Barangay.
Intensify campaign on health, nutrition and population management
through quad media.
E n c o u ra g e L G U s t o s u s t a i n o p e ra t i o n o f b i r t h in g a n d o t h e r
h e a l t h f a c i l i t ie s .
Provide adequate manpower (population officers) and deploy
human resources for health to augment LGU health personnel.
Provide technical and logistics assistance for health
program implementation.
Establish geriatric fund.
Enhance research and development on health through PCHRD.

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Duty Bearer(s)

Universal Health Care Program

Maternal and Child Health Program
Communicable/Non- Communicable Disease
Control Program
National Health Insurance Program
Nutrition PPAN Interventions Program
Responsible Parenthood Movement
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DOH
DOH
DOH
PhilHealth
NNC
POPCOM

g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.

Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program

Population and Development Integration/
Education (POPDEVED)
Capability building for LGU health implementers
P r o v i s i o n o f c o m p le t e t re a t m e n t p a c k a g e t o
n a t io n a l h o u s e h o ld t a r g e t in g s y s t e m f a m i l ie s
P a r e n t E d u c a t io n o n A d o le s c e n t
R e p r o d u c t i v e He a lt h
Establishment of provincial homes for the aged
Establishment of septic and hospital waste
treatment facility
Responsible Parenthood Movement
Bicol Consortium for Health Research and
Development (BCHRD) Programs and Projects

POPCOM
POPCOM
DOH/LGUs
DOH
POPCOM
DOH/LGUs
DOH/LGUs
POPCOM
BU

7. Housing
Objective: To provide affordable, decent, and safe houses to the homeless.
Key Strategy:
more people.

Provision of affordable, decent and safe housing to

Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Strengthen cooperation among shelter agencies, government

financing institutions, and private developers to invest in
housing delivery.
R e l o c a t e f a m i l ie s i n h i g h d is a s t e r r i s k a re a s t o s a f e
c o m m u n i t i e s wi t h c l i m a t e - r e s i l i e n t h o u s e s , a d e q u a t e s e r v i c e s
a n d l i v e l i h o o d o p p o r t u n i t ie s .
Provide an integrated approach to program and social delivery
Promote new technologies to lower construction cost such as
standardized housing components.
Encourage investments in water supply and sanitation facilities
through public-private partnerships.
Integrate small and medium scale water utilities to improve
their viability.
Provide technical assistance and institutional support to water
utilities and water service providers.
Construct typhoon and climate-proof socialized housing units on
existing resettlement project sites.
Adopt integrated approach to programs and services delivery.
Enforce compliance to 20 percent balance housing.

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Programs, Projects and Activities

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

Title
Resettlement Programs of NHA and LGUs
Community-Based Housing Program
Core Shelter Assistance Program
Settlement Upgrading Program
Housing Materials Assistance Program
Medium House Rising
Abot Kaya Pabahay
Community Mortgage Program/Localized
Community Mortgage Program
Pag-IBIG Housing Loan Program
AFP-PNP Housing Program
Local Housing Program

Duty Bearer(s)
NHA, LGUs
NHA, private sector
DSWD
LGUs
Private sector
Private sector
Private sector
Socialized Housing
Finance Corporation
HDMF(Pag-IBIG)
NHA, Private sector
NHA, congressmen,
private sector

8. Social Welfare
Objectives:
a.
b.

To provide social welfare services to the poor, vulnerable and

disadvantaged groups.
To provide labor protection services to the workers.

Key Strategy: Provision of adequate and quality social welfare and

protection services to the poor and marginalized.
Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Enhance the capacity of LGUs along partnership building and

accessing resources with NGOs and international organizations for
the implementation social protection interventions.
Adopt community-based or center-based approach in implementing
social protection interventions.
Strengthen community based support for families of overseas
Filipino workers
Facilitate the re-integration of returning OFW s through favorable
terms of investment, tax incentives, and other benefits that are
offered to foreign investors.
Provide adequate access to productive resources through asset reform.
Include employment generation for all income classes and
geographic dimension.
Create an efficient one-stop-shop for processing applications for
overseas work and seeking redress for grievance.
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h.
i.
j.

F a c i l i t a t e e n ro l m e n t o f l i v e l i h o o d b e n e f i c i a r ie s t o s o c ia l
p r o t e c t io n s c h e m e s .
Provide livelihood assistance to informal sectors.
Provide skills-related trainings preparatory to livelihood assistance.

Programs, Projects and Activities

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Title
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Programs
Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran Program
OFW Re-integration Programs
DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program
Establishment of Employment Protection
Capability Development Center
Microfinance Projects

Duty Bearer(s)
DSWD
DSWD
DOLE
OWWA
DOLE
DOLE
MFIs

C. Improving Infrastructure
Reliable infrastructure facilities must be available to the
population for equitable distribution of the benefits of economic growth
among Bicolanos. Reliable transportation and communication facilities
will provide people greater access to basic services and markets.
Reliable power supply will encourage more investments in rural
enterprises. Reliable irrigation facilities will promote more activities in
agriculture to increase yield that will contribute to food security and
increase income of farmers.
The focus of the plan is to interconnect all modes of
transportation to reduce travel time and cost, and promote more
movement of people and goods. Railway transport will be revived,
expanded and modernized. More investments in communication
including interconnection of service providers will be encouraged to
make communication services more affordable and far reaching.
National and communal irrigation systems will be rehabilitated. Power
supply will be available to all barangays and sitios.
9. Transportation
Objective: To provide reliable infrastructure facilities to be used by the people.
Key Strategy: Establishment of an integrated transportation system.

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Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.

Preventive maintenance on national roads.

Rehabilitate/reconstruct damaged paved national roads.
Const/rehabilitate drainage/protection works along national roads.
Reconstruct critical sections along national roads (e.g. road slips,
emergencies and protection works).
W iden national roads including drainage.
Construct bypass/diversion roads.
Construct missing gaps and new roads.
Construct flyovers/interchanges.
Improve off-carriageways.
Upgrade road (gravel to paved).
Construct and maintain bridges along national roads.

Replace bridges (temporary to permanent)

Rehabilitate/replace/retrofit existing permanent bridges

Maintain bridges

W iden permanent bridges

Construct new bridges
Construct/improve roads leading to airports and seaports.
Construct/improve roads leading to declared tourism destinations.
Construct various infrastructure including local projects.
Implement BOT projects on mass transport system.
Revive, expand, and modernize the PNR main south.
Partner with the private sector in railway and port development.
Implement RORO port projects and develop new ports.
Enforce maritime safety.
Upgrade domestic airports to international standards.

Programs, Projects and Activities

Duty Bearer(s)

Title
a.

b.

Projects under Asset Preservation and Highway

Development and Management

Albay West Coast Road

Pioduran-Buenavista-Donsol Road

Pantao-Balatan Coastal Road

Bacon-Manito Road

Claveria-San Pascual Road

San Vicente-Guijalo Road

Daang Maharlika

Andaya Highway

Cam Sur/Albay Diversion Road
Projects for the Construction and Maintenance of
other infrastructure

GUICADALE road projects

DOT-DPWH Convergence Program
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DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH, DAR,
DA, LGU
DPWH, LGU
DPWH,DOT

c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.

Network Development Projects

Legazpi-Naga Freeway
Road Upgrading Projects (gravel to paved)
Construction and maintenance of bridges along
national roads projects
PNR Main Line South
Ports and port terminal buildings and other
facilities development program
Bicol International Airport
Naga Airport Runway Re-orientation Project
Relocation of Masbate Airport
Old Legazpi Airport Re-development Project
Improvement of airport terminasl & navigational facilities
Amphibian Air Terminal System
Conduct study on the use of idle airports

DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
DPWH
PNR
PPA
DOTC, CAAP
CAAP
CAAP, LGU
CAAP
CAAP
CAAP
CAAP

Policy Actions
a.
b.
c.
d.

Privatize PNR
Convert Quirino Highway into a toll road
Conversion of strategic local roads to national roads
Adopt national road standards in the construction of all types of roads

10. Communications
Objective: To provide effective and efficient communication facilities and
services that are universally accessible, interconnected and affordable.
Key Strategy:

Provision of efficient communication facilities.

Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Encourage investments on physical infrastructure for high-speed

connectivity, high capacity and secured services.
Support the initiatives of the private service providers in safeguarding
their facilities against man-made and natural calamities.
Upgrade existing communication facilities including internet.
Strengthen parcel delivery of PPC.
Promote private investments in postal delivery services.

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title
a.
b.

Duty Bearer(s)

National Standards Certif ication Syste m f or

ICT professionals
Deve lopment of typhoon-proof
telecommunication f acilities
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ICTO
ICTO, private
service providers

11. Energy
Objective: To provide sufficient, stable and low cost power supply to
all domestic and industrial users.
Key Strategy: Provision of sufficient, stable and low cost power supply.
Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Promote private investments in energy development.

De ve lo p a lt e rn at ive a n d re n e wab le e ne rgy s o u rc e s a n d
in n o va t ive t e c h no lo gie s .
Develop non-power applications of geothermal energy resources.
Strengthen advocacy on energy conservation measures.
Improve the efficiency of local electric cooperatives.
Strengthen coordination between government and private companies.

Programs, Projects and Activities

a.
b.
c.
d.

Title
Development of renewable energy sources
Barangay and Sitio Energization Program
Upgrading of power distribution lines
and substations
Missionary Electrification

Duty Bearer(s)
DOE, private sector
DOE, NEA, ECs
NGCP, ECs
NPC SPUG

Policy Actions
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Amend the EPIRA Law

Review ER 1-94 on royalty benefits
Impose no limit on bilateral contracts
Stop charging systems loss to consumers
Study the privatization of power distribution and interconnection
of island provinces to the Luzon Grid
Use pre-paid cards for paying electric bills

12. Water Resources

Objectives:
a.
b.

To provide adequate irrigation facilities to farmers.

To increase the number of hectares of irrigated areas.

Key Strategy: Provision of adequate irrigation facilities.

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Action Plans
a.
b.
c.

Repair, rehabilitate, and restore irrigation systems

Construct new irrigation facilities
Promote integrated water resources management

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title
a.
b.
c.
d.

Duty Bearer(s)

Irrigation Development Program

Communal Irrigation Systems
National Irrigation Systems
Balikatan-Sagip sa Patubig Program

NIA
NIA/LGU/DA
NIA
NIA

Policy Action
a.

Adopt volumetric water pricing in irrigation systems

D. Sustaining Development
The availability and quality of government services are important
factors that will attract people to live, and to engage in business in
Bicol. Peace and security must be improved for the safety of the
population and security of key businesses and installations. The public
and private sectors must be competitive to increase productivity for a
sustained growth.
The region still benefits from a relatively "clean" environment.
The priority is to maintain these key assets for the benefit of the future
generations. To do this, proper land use management practices must
be implemented in the region. Economic growth can be attained while
the natural environment is carefully managed and preserved. Local
government units have to implement their land use plans with the
cooperation of the national government agencies, private sector and
the communities. Disaster risk reduction and management and climate
change adaptation strategies must be integrated in the local land use
plans to mitigate the damage that may be caused by natural hazards.
For the next three years, the Plan will ensure that good
governance is practiced in the region, competitiveness in the public
and private sectors is improved and sustained, there is peace, order
and security, proper allocation of land is ensured for development and
environmental protection, and achieve zero casualty and minimum
damage to property during emergencies and disasters.

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13. Good Governance and Peace and Security

Objectives:
a.
b.

To practice good governance in the region.

To ensure peace, order and security in the region.

Key Strategies:
a.
b.

Establish
transparency,
accountability,
and
improvement systems in government offices.
Provide peace, security, and public safety services.

productivity

Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

Promote transparency in all government and private transactions

Enforce anti-red tape measures
Make on-line all government processes and transactions, i.e.
business licensing and registration
Assist LGUs in formulating investment incentive code and creating
an investment promotion center
Improve the capability of LGUs in HR and organizational
development, investment promotion, monitoring and evaluation,
urban and rural ecosystem management, entrepreneurship, revenue
generation, resource allocation and utilization, fiscal management,
local legislation, support to fishery, agriculture and housing
Provide trainings on participative leadership, community-based
resource management, basic social service delivery, tourism and
investment promotion, and disaster risk management.
Implement continuing productivity improvement programs and aim
for international standards certification.
Strengthen the linkages among the five pillars of the justice system
Strengthen the management of peace and order in terms of
manpower, institutions development, and equipment.
Provide trainings and continuous upgrading of qualification
standards for law enforcement officers.
Protect vital installations, places of convergence, tourism and
business areas

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Duty Bearer(s)

Local Governance Performance Mgt System

Honor Awards Program
Community based management system
Electronic New Government Accounting System
Electronic Treasury Operations Management System
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DILG
CSC
DILG
COA
LGUs

f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.

Seal of Good Housekeeping

Strategic Performance Management System
National website for all NGAs and LGUs
ARTA Interventions report card survey, ARTA
Watch, citizens satisfaction seal of excellence
award, and service delivery excellence program
Performance Based Bonus
Receipts issuance campaign
Advocacy of procurement system
Public financial management
Police integrated patrol system
Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA)

p.

Salintubig Waterless LGUs

DILG
DBM
CSC
DBM
BIR
DBM, COA
PNP
DILG, PNP, AFP,
NAPC, OPPAP
DILG

Policy Action
a. Review policies on share of LGUs from national wealth.
14. Land Use
Objective: To ensure sustainable allocation of land for development
and environmental protection.
Key Strategy: Provide assistance to LGUs on land use planning.
Action Plans
a.
b.
c.

Provide technical assistance to LGUs in the preparation of CLUPs

and PDPFPs.
Ensure that CLUPs and PDPFPs are consistent with the RPFPs
and national land use policies.
Monitor the implementation of policies and strategies contained in
all land use and physical framework plans

Programs, Projects and Activities

Duty Bearer(s)

Title
a. Capability building program for LGUs

DRR-CCA enhanced CLUPs and PDPFPs

CLUP/Zoning Ordinances

Zero Backlog project
b. Trainers training on CLUP preparation
c. Land surveys
d. Foreshore land management
e. Forest land use planning
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NEDA
DILG
HLURB
PASUC
DENR-LMS
DENR-LMS
DENR-FMS

15. DRR and CCA

Objective: To achieve zero casualty and minimum damage to property
during emergencies and disasters.
Key Strategy: Provision of forecast, warning and environmental services.
Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

g.

Provide technical assistance and trainings to LGUs in

mainstreaming DRR and CCA in local development planning
Maximize the use of information technology tools in hazard
mapping, risk identification, and vulnerability assessment.
Provide climate field school and climate information system to
farmers linked with DRRMO and PAGASA.
Establish DRR and CCA training institutions and include
disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation in the
school curriculum.
Increase public awareness on DRR/CCA measures.
Provide safe, well equipped and gender sensitive evacuation
shelters with programs and services responsive to the psychosocial needs of the internally displaced persons. Ensure that
hospitals can effectively deliver health services during disasters.
Conduct massive tree parenting.

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title
a.
b.

Duty Bearer(s)

Establishment of DRMO in all LGUs

B R BW MP f l o o d m i t i g a t i o n & wa t e r s h e d p r o j e c ts

c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

Emergency and Educational Preparedness Program

Integrated Naga River Revitalization Project
Geo-hazard mapping
National Greening Program
Quinali A Watershed Management Program
Bicol River Basin Flood Forecasting and
Warning System
i.
Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)
j.
Project NOAH
k. Legazpi Urban Flood Control and Mitigation Project
l.
Updating of barangay risk maps & contingency plans
m. Technical assistance on LGU 10-year solid waste
management plan preparation
n. Technical assistance on the establishment of sanitary
landfill (regionwide)
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LGUs
DPWH, DENR,
DENR-EMB
DepEd, OCD
DPWH, LGU
MGB
DENR, LGUs
DENR
PAGASA
RDRRMC/OCD
PAGASA
DPWH
LGUs
DENR-EMB
DENR-EMB

Policy Actions
a.
b.
c.
d.

Exempt LGUs on personnel requirements so that DRRM positions

are created per RA 10121.
Devolve forest protection.
Review the design of flood control structures and other
engineering mitigating measures to meet the changes in the
intensities and occurrences of natural hazards.
Review the National Structural Code for Buildings.

16. Competitiveness
Objective: To improve and sustain competitiveness in the public and
private sectors.
Key Strategy:
Creation of an environment
productivity of individual businesses.

that

will

increase

Action Plans
a.
b.
c.
d.

Improve LGUs competitiveness

Promote investments in competitive cities and municipalities
Increase productivity of the business enterprises
Advocate for ISO certification of LGUs, LAs, and business sector

Programs, Projects and Activities

Title

Duty Bearer(s)

Training programs for LGUs on:

Business permits and licensing system (BPLS)

Investment promotion
b. Establishment of investment promotion unit
c. BPLS automation
d. Investment promotion activities
e. Productivity and manpower development programs
at the company-level

DILG, DTI
DTI, DILG
LGUs, DILG
DILG, DTI, LGUs
LGUs, DTI
DOLE, DTI,
RTWPB, DOT

a.

Policy Action
a.

LGUs to enact local investment incentive code.

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Chapter Five

Implementing the Plan

A.

Implementation Arrangements
The RDC shall coordinate the implementation of the plan. The
plan shall be translated into a regional development investment
program consisting of public sector programs, projects, and activities
(PPAs). The RDIP shall be the basis for preparing the annual budget
proposals of RLAs and SUCs. Given the limited resources of the
government, the most feasible projects shall be prioritized for funding
and implementation during the plan period. The Bicol Project
Development Committee shall provide technical assistance to LGUs in
project development.

B.

Financing
Funds for the implementation of PPAs shall be sourced mainly
from the generated funds of the national government. Other sources
of funds are official development assistance, corporate funds of
government owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) government
financial institutions (GFIs) and local government revenues. The
private sector shall also be tapped for public private partnership
projects. The implementation of the strategies and PPAs in the plan
shall be undertaken by the RLAs, GOCCs, GFIs, LGUs, SUCs, and
other concerned agencies. An annual regional development report
shall be prepared to assess plan implementation.

C.

Monitoring
The implementation of the updated regional development plan
shall be monitored using the plan implementation monitoring system.
The PIMS is a new system that combines the Regional Project
Monitoring and Evaluation System (RPMES) a formal system created
by EO 93 (S. 1993), and the assessment of plan implementation
system. This system standardizes the gathering, processing, and
organizing of information into the regional development report (RDR).
From the usual RPMES process, the status of implementation
of programs and projects shall be determined. Inputs shall be from the
national project monitoring committee/RPMC/RDC list, reports from the
local project monitoring committees, PSO/CSO, SUC and agency which
shall be based on the RDP results framework. Annex 1 presents the
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regional results matrix and Annex 2 presents the sectoral

results matrices.
The reports shall be reviewed to determine which projects
shall be subjected to field monitoring, problem-solving session and
post and impact evaluation. The participation of the civil society in
monitoring PPAs is a new feature of the PIMS.
The quarterly
monitoring reports shall not only focus on physical and financial
accomplishments but will discuss their contribution to the attainment
of sectoral outcomes which lead to the attainment of the planned
regional development outcome. In this way, projects will be given
importance as determinants to the effectiveness of the regional
development plan.
Other sources of information are the Bicol Development
Updates, agency/LGU annual reports, the Quarterly Regional
Economic Situationer and other reports which may contain information
on programs, projects, and activities which have regional impact.
Focused group discussions (FGDs) and/or sectoral and
regional integration workshops shall be conducted with stakeholders
in government, private sector and civil society organization. These
activities shall process the RPMES outputs and other reports to
determine the extent in which the PPAs have contributed in achievin g
the RDP objectives, identify the success and hindering factors and
what could be done to facilitate RDP implementation and can be used
to fine tune project implementation.
The output of the PIMS is an RDR that can be used by policy
makers, executives, business and civil society stakeholders in making
decisions with regard their plans, programs, and projects in the context
of achieving planned regional development results. Figure 2 presents
the PIMS.
D.

Ad vocac y
The plan shall be communicated and advocated to various
stakeholders within and outside the region to encourage them to
participate in plan implementation. A strong and continuous advocacy
of the plan shall raise the level of awareness of leaders and other
major key players in regional development.
The Regional Information and Advocacy Committee (RIAC) of
the RDC shall take the lead in the information dissemination and
advocacy activities of the plan. It shall formulate a social marketing
plan that will serve as guide and provide the directions in advocating
and promoting the RDP. The social marketing plan shall build on the
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existing collaboration and partnership among the government and

private sectors and civil society organizations.
T he p rop o s ed advo c a c y a c t i vit ie s in c lu d e p re pa ra tio n of
in f o rma t io n ma t e ria ls a nd a u d io vis u a l p re se n ta t ion , c o nd u c t of
b rie f in gs a n d inf orm a t ion c a ra va n , e s t a b lis hm en t of s o c ia l me d ia
n e t wo rk , a n d o the r a c t ivit ie s a im e d a t in c re a s in g th e le ve l o f
a p p re c iat io n of th e RDP b y t h e pu b lic.
Information and advocacy activities shall ensure the active
participation of various stakeholders in the region to make them not
only beneficiaries of the plan but partners in development.
E.

Linkage w ith other Plans

The figure below shows the hierarchy of development plans
prepared at different levels. At the national level, the National
Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP) provides long term policies
on the allocation, use, and management of the countrys land and
other physical resources. The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) is
prepared every six years to coincide with the term of the President.
The medium term public investment program (MTPIP) is an
accompanying document of the PDP.
The Regional Physical Framework Plan (RPFP) is in
accordance with the NFPP. Likewise, the regional development plan
(RDP) is consistent with the PDP and in line with the direction of the
RPFP. The RDIP is an accompanying document of the RDP. It
translates the development goals, objectives, and strategies of the
plan into viable PPAs. It is prepared and updated regularly by the
RDC pursuant to EO 325 and based on the comprehensive investment
programming guidelines (CIPG) that was approved by the RDC. The
RDIP should be included in the MTPIP.
The Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
(PDPFP) should also be consistent with the RDP and the RPFP. The
PDPFP shall be the basis for the Comprehensive Development Plans
(CDPs) and Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) of component
cities and municipalities. The CDP is a multi-sectoral plan of the LGU
which includes the sectoral goals, objectives, strategies, programs,
projects and legislative measures. The CLUP is a policy guide for the
regulation of land uses embracing the LGUs entire territorial
jurisdiction. The accompanying document of the CDP is the municipal
or city development investment program which includes priority PPAs
of the LGU and serves as the principal instrument in implementing the
CDP and to some extent, certain aspects of the CLUP.
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PLANS

INVESTMENT
PROGRAMS

National Level

NFPP/PDP

MT PIP

Regional level

RPFP/RDP

RDIP

PDPFP

PDIP

CDP/ MDP/CLUP

MDI P/CDI P

Provincial Level

City/Municipal Level

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