First Quarter PAMANA Progress Report 2015

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Progress Report

As of 31 March 2015

In line with the goal of enabling communities affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict to return

to peaceful conditions where they can achieve their desired quality of life, the Government is

adopting a two-pronged approach: (1) Track 1, which aims to achieve negotiated political settlement

of all internal armed conflicts, and, (2) Track 2, the Complementary Track, which seeks to address the

causes and impacts of all internal armed conflicts and other issues that affect the peace process

through security, justice and development interventions focused on conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas. The Complementary Track is primarily pursued through the PAyapa at

MAsaganang PamanayaNAn (PAMANA) which is the national government’s convergence framework

and program for peacebuilding and development in areas affected by and vulnerable to conflict.

PAMANA, as embodied in the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016, was launched in 2011.

PAMANA aims to achieve the following objectives: (1) Improve socio-economic conditions in areas

affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict through infrastructure development and focused

delivery of goods and services; (2) Improve governance by enhancing institutional capacities of

national government agencies and local government units to pursue peace and development in

conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas through capacitation on conflict-sensitive and peace-

promoting approaches and enhancement of transparency and accountability mechanisms; and, (3)Empower communities and strengthen their capacities to address issues of conflict and peace through

activities that promote social cohesion.

PAMANA as a Complementary Track

PAMANA complements the different peace tables:

GPH-Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF). PAMANA, although is not implemented in direct

support to the MILF peace process, seeks to contribute to this particular peace table by building the

capacities of local governments in Bangsamoro areas to deliver development programs and basic

services.

GPH-Moro National Liberation Front MNLF). PAMANA was undertaken as a separate initiative of

the Aquino Administration to assist communities with MNLF presence. These communities continue

to experience underdevelopment even after the implementation of the development component of

the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government and the MNLF. Priority was given to


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Peace and Development Communities or PDCs (transformed MNLF guerilla bases and positions)

which have a higher level of social preparedness.

GPH-Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army/National Democratic Front

CPP/NPA/NDF). PAMANA in CPP-NPA-NDF (CNN) affected areas are meant to ensure that

communities benefit from peace dividends despite the stalled Peace Talks. PAMANA Projects bringdevelopment interventions that aim to improve the quality of life of communities, as well as

improvement in governance to ensure that local government units (LGU) pay attention to conflict

triggers and strengthen peace promoting interventions.

GPH-Cordillera Bodong Administration/Cordillera People’s Liberation Army CBA/CPLA).

PAMANA contributed to the transformation process of the CPLA from an armed group to an

unarmed socio-economic entity, the Cordillera Forum for Peace and Development (CFPD) through

socio-economic development interventions. On the ground, the transformation is represented by

people’s organizations/livelihood associations of former CPLA members. These organizations are also

open to the participation and membership of non-CPLA members within their communities.

PAMANA highlighted the government’s dedication to fulfill its commitments in line with the 2011

Closure Agreement with the CBA-CPLA.

GPH- Rebolusyonaryong Partidong Manggagawang Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex

Boncayao Brigade-Tabara Paduano Group RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG). PAMANA will support

implementation and completion of the Closure Agreement with the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG and

assist in the institutional transformation of this group into an unarmed political and socio-economic

organization that promotes the welfare of members and host communities.

PAMANA Program Accomplishments

The following are the program accomplishments of PAMANA as of 31 March 2015, based on status

reports submitted by PAMANA implementing agencies:

Pillar 1: Building Foundations for Peace

Pillar 1 refers to macro-level policy reform interventions that support the establishment of the

foundations of peace building including governance and convergence interventions, social protection

for former combatants and their next-of-kin, and support for indigenous peoples and other

marginalized sectors.

Pillar 1 is being implemented by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth),

Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).


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Social Protection Packages for Former Com batants and/or Next of Kin

A. PhilHealth

The PAMANA-sponsored Health Insurance Program with PhilHealth accepts former combatants

from different rebel affiliations and those covered by peace agreements. As of 31 March 2015, a totalof 2,185 beneficiaries have been enrolled under the program since 2013 (see Table 1).

Table 1. PAMANA-PhilHealth Health Insurance Program First Quarter 2015)

Year Group Endorsed Actual Enrollees

2013-2015

MNLF 1,244 767

CNN 890 274

CFPD

(CPLA)

1,115 823

RPA (TPG) 321 321

RPA (CPD) 203 ---

Total 3,773 2,185

B. CHED

As of 31 March 2015, a total of 400 beneficiaries have been awarded scholarship under the

PAMANA-sponsored Study Grant Program with CHED since 2013 (see Table 2). For AY 2014-2015,

PAMANA-CHED beneficiaries were enrolled in the following courses: Education (82), Information

Technology (30), Agriculture (13), Computer Science (12), Elementary Education (10), Accountancy

(9), Social Work (9), Civil Engineering (6), General Engineering (5), Secondary Education (5),Mechanical Engineering (2), Electrical Engineering (2), Chemical Engineering (2), Special Education

(2), Medical Technology (3), Biology (2), Computer Engineering (2), Psychology (1), Chemistry (1),

Pharmacy (1) and Agribusiness Management (1).

Table 2. PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program First Quarter 2015)

Group

Beneficiaries

AY 2013-2014

Beneficiaries

AY 2014-2015

Total

CPLA 10 43 53

RPA 8 - 8

CNN 16 7 23MNLF 166 150 316

Total 200 200 400


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Capacity Building for Local Government Institutions

A. DILG

The DILG is tasked to undertake capacity-building initiatives for local government institutions. These

initiatives are aimed towards enhancing the capacities of LGUs on conflict-sensitivity andpeacebuilding. Table 3 shows the summary of PAMANA priority areas for FY 2015 under Pillar 1

intervention.

Table 3. Summary of Pillar 1 PAMANA Priority Areas for FY 2015

Burea

u

Project/Intervention Region

Number of

Province/HU

C

Number of

Municipality/Cit

y

Number of

Barangay

BLGD

Training/Mentoring

LGUs on Plans and

Programs that are

Conflict-Sensitive,

Child-Friendly, and

Gender Responsive

CAR 5 10

IV –A 1 4

IV – B 1 3V 5 26

VI 3 9

VII 1 3

VIII 3 21

IX 1 9

X 1 5

XI 5 37

XIII 4 43

ARMM 4 19

Total 34 189

BLGS

Training Workshop

on Peace and Order

and Public Safety

(POPS) Plan

CAR 5 10

IV - A 1 4

IV - B 1 3

V 5 26

VI 3 9

VII 1 3

VIII 3 20

X 1 8

XI 5 37

XII 3 7XIII 4 43

ARMM 4 22

Total 36 192

Bangsamoro and Closure Areas 2015)

NBOO

Capacity Building for

LGUs to ensure

CAR 5 10 TBC

VI 3 7 3


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Burea

u

Project/Intervention Region

Number of

Province/HU

C

Number of

Municipality/Cit

y

Number of

Barangay

functionality of

Barangay Lupon

VII 1 3

IX 2 10 TBC

X 1 7 TBC

ARMM 1 4 TBC

Total 13 41

CNN Areas 2015)

IV A 1 5 109

IV B 1 3 6

V 5 24 164

VI 1 3 5

VIII 3 10 199

XI 2 6 33XIII 4 32 473

Total 17 83 989

LGA

Establish and

Capacitate LGUs on

Mediation and

Healing Mechanism

CAR 5 10

VI 2 4

X 2 7

XI 1 1

XII 1 4

ARMM 3 15

Total 14 41

As of 31 March 2015, the DILG Bureaus have pursued the following initiatives under Pillar 1.

1. Bureau of Local Government Development (BLGD) on mainstreaming conflict-sensitivity, child-

friendliness and gender-responsiveness in local development planning

Spearheaded and facilitated the first DILG PAMANA Program Coordination Meeting to

harmonize and align the implementation of PAMANA Program components across Bureaus

(BLGD, BLGS, NBOO, OPDS and LGA) within DILG; and,

Consultations and discussions on the DILG PAMANA overall framework and program were

addressed as part of the second DILG PAMANA Program Coordination Meeting with

OPAPP. OPAPP assistance for the overall DILG PAMANA Program was also clarified.

2. Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS) on training on peace and order and public safety

plan

Prepared draft Memorandum Circulars which will serve as the Guidelines on the Functions of

Peace and Order Councils (POCs) and POC Secretariats and Guidelines on the Content of


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Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plans, together with the Technical Guide Notes on

Tools and Approaches on POPS Planning.

3. National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) on capacity-building for LGUs to ensure

functionality of Lupon and Barangay Human Rights Action Center

For the RMP-P/RPA/ABB Tabara-Paduano Group (TPG), the coverage for planning under

BLGD and BLGS will target TPG settlement and production sites, while alternative dispute

resolution interventions will target areas experiencing tension between TPG and other

community members. The timing of Pillar 1 implementation is thus critical;

For areas in CAR, it was proposed to include non-CPLA/CFPD areas with the aim of

sustaining peace gains and strengthening alternative resolution mechanisms; and,

OPAPP prioritized WNI areas and considered other CNN-affected/vulnerable areas to sustain

peacebuilding gains. Efforts to support the political track are also considered.

The Local Government Academy (LGA) takes on initiatives related to establishing mediation and

healing mechanisms.

Support to Indigenous Peoples

A.

NCIP

The NCIP supports initiatives aimed towards addressing the marginal and vulnerable status of

indigenous peoples in identified provinces, as follows:

1.

Activities towards the issuance of Certificated of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADTs); and,2.

Formulation/enhancement of Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection

Plan (ADSDPP).

As of 31 March 2015, implementation of activities towards issuance of Certificate of Ancestral

Domain Titles (CADT) and formulation and/or enhancement of the Ancestral Domain Sustainable

Development and Protection Plans (ADSDPP) are ongoing in Regions IV, XI and XIII.

Under the support for CADT processing, the NCIP has conducted (1) preliminary survey research,

survey notification, reconnaissance or mission planning, fabrication, installation and observation of

monuments for the Dumagat ICC in Real (Barangays Tignoan, Mapalad, Lubayat, Pandan and

Tanauan) and Mauban (Barangay Cagsiay III), Quezon; (2) data gathering for the social preparation

activity report preparation for the Mamanwa Tribe in Dinarawan, San Pablo, Agusan del Norte; (3)

validation on delineation activities for the Manobo Tribe in Lianga, San Agustin and Marihatag,

Surigao del Sur; and, (4) continuation of perimeter survey and data processing for Region XI. Due to

difficulty in penetrating communities brought about by the presence of armed groups, however,

project activities in Surigao del Sur were held up. Thus, only three (3) out of the seven (7)

communities have submitted data requirements for the validation.


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Under the support for ADSDPP preparation and enhancement, the NCIP has (1) conducted

preliminary activities, social mobilization, data gathering and assessment for Region IV and (2)

commenced technical review and final packaging of the ADSDPP books for Region XI.

CADT processing support for the Banwaon Tribe in San Luis (Barangays Mahagsay, Sta. Rita, SanPedro, Nuevo Trabajo and Coalicion), Agusan del Sur was put on hold. The communities have yet to

appoint a new Ancestral Domain representative with the demise of their incumbent representative.

There was also a need to take into account the peace and order situation in the area in light of the

presence of an armed group who strongly oppose the project.

Pillar 2: Establishing Resilient Communities

Pillar 2 refers to community-driven development interventions aimed towards promoting the

convergent delivery of services and goods focused on households and communities. Community-

based interventions through development of cooperatives are also being provided for MNLF

communities. Provision of shelter assistance for internally-displaced persons is also being undertaken

under this Pillar.

Pillar 2 is being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services

(KALAHI-CIDSS) - PAMANA, Local Government Unit (LGU)-Led Mechanism under the DSWD

Protective Services Bureau and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP); the Department of Agrarian

Reform (DAR) through the PAMANA in Agrarian Reform Areas (ARA); and the DSWD-

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Community-Driven Development CDD) Projects

1

Within this approach, the PAMANA Peace and Development Fund, which is a block grant of

PhP300,000 per barangay, is provided to targeted barangays every year for a period of three (3) years.

Target barangays are assisted in undertaking conflict-sensitive planning, identification,

implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of community projects.

Projects supported through the CDD approach include livelihood projects, community

infrastructures, agricultural production support, farm-to-market roads, pathways, water systems,

electrification, capacity-building initiatives, peacebuilding and peace and order activities.

1 CDD interventions are targeted to cover the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi

(ARMM); Quezon (Region IV-A); Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay (Region IX);

Camarines Norte, Masbate, Sorsogon (Region V); Northern Samar, Samar (Region VIII); Lanao del Norte (Region X);

Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental (Region XI); Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan

Kudarat (Region XII); Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur (Region XIII) and the

cities of Isabela (Basilan) and Butuan (Region XIII).


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A. DSWD

1. KALAHI-CIDSS-PAMANA. Table 4 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment

of KALAHI-CIDSS -PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.

Table 4. KC-PAMANA Physical Accomplishment First Quarter 2015)

Year

Target

Sub-

Project

s

Status of Physical Accomplishment

Completed

Ongoin

g

Procurement Preparatory

Not Yet

Started

For

Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

2011 149149

100%

2012 582580 2

99.66% 0.34%2012

&

2013*

116

109 7

93.97% 6.03%

2013 1,1241,088 35

96.80% 3.11%

2013

&

2014*

70

8 62 1

11.43% 88.57% 1.43%

2014 1,238787 382 69

63.57% 30.86% 5.57%

2015 8002 800

100%

Total

4,079 2,721 488 870

2. LGU-Led Mechanism for PAMANA. The PAMANA LGU-Led Program provides a grant of

PhP300,000 for each OPAPP targeted conflict-affected barangay from CY 2012 to CY 2015. Table

5 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment under the LGU-Led Mechanism

for PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.

Table 5. LGU-Led Mechanism for PAMANA Physical Accomplishment First Quarter 2015)

Year Target


Completed Ongoin Procurement Preparatory Not Yet

For

2 Located in 51 municipalities/cities of 16 provinces covering Regions IV-A, V, VIII, IX, X, XI and Caraga.


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g Started Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

2012 340340

100%

2013 268250 18

93.28% 6.72%

2014 268134 51 83

50.00% 19.03% 30.97%

2015 2424

100%

Total 900 724 69 83 24

3.

Sustainable Livelihood Program. Table 6 shows the summary of the status of physicalaccomplishment under the SLP Program for PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.

Table 6. PAMANA-SLP Physical Accomplishment First Quarter 2015)

Year

Target

Sub-

Project

s


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

2013 470462 5 2 1

98.30% 1.06% 0.43% 0.21%

2014 470268 114 59 28 13

57.02% 24.26% 12.55% 5.96% 0.21%

2015 722722

100%

Total 1,662 730 119 61 751 1

B. DAR

1.

PAMANA-ARA

Table 7 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment of the Agrarian Reform

Community Development Project under PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.

3 On hold due to political conflict.


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Table 7. PAMANA-ARA Physical Accomplishment First Quarter 2015)

Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

2011 3532 2 1

91.43% 5.71% 2.86%

2012 5633 4 11 8

58.93% 7.14% 19.64% 14.28%

2013 633257 58 165 132 21

40.60% 9.16% 26.06% 20.85% 3.32%

2014 60253 114 152 113 170

8.80% 18.94% 25.25% 18.60% 28.24%

2015 504

504

100%

Total 1,830 375 176 330 758 191

The implementation of PAMANA-ARA has been transferred from DAR to DA. A Joint

Memorandum Circular between DAR and DA on the implementation arrangements between the two

Departments has been prepared. The Joint Memorandum Circular provides that the DA-Regional

Offices administer the funds and provide operational support to DAR-Provincial Offices on

community consultations and orientation.

C.

DSWD -ARMM

Table 8 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment of CDD projects under DSWD-

ARMM as of February 2015:

Table 8. ARMM CDD Physical Accomplishment February 2015)

Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated

2012 386 385 199.74% 0.26%

2013 2,163539 122 1,502

24.92% 5.64% 69.44%

2014 386194 107 85

50.26% 27.72% 22.02%

2015 1,777 1,777


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Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated

100%

Total 4,712 1,118 230 3,364

Overall, as of 31 March 2015, 5,668 CDD sub-projects were completed, 1,082 sub-projects are

ongoing, 474 are in the procurement stage, 2,403 are in the preparatory phase, 3,555 projects have not

yet started and 1 on hold due to political conflict. Tables 9 and 9A show a summary of Pillar 2

physical accomplishment by year and agency as of the reporting period.

Table 9. Pillar 2 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Year – FY 2011-2015 First Quarter 2015)

Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated

2011 184181 2 1

98.37% 1.09%

2012 1,3641,338 7 11 8

2012

&

2013

116

109 7 1

93.97% 6.03% 0.86%

2013 4,658 2,596 238 167 133 1,52355.73% 5.11% 3.58% 2.85% 0.45%

2013

&

2014

70

8 62

11.43% 88.57%

2014 2,9641,436 768 294 210 256

48.45% 25.91% 9.92% 7.89% 8.64%

2015 3,8272,050 1,777

53.57% 46.43%

Total 13,184 5,668 1,082 474 2,403 3,556

Table 9A. Pillar 2 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Agency - FY 2011-2015 First Quarter

2015)

Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated


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DSW

D-KC4,079

2,721 488 870

66.69% 11.96% 21.32%

DSW

D-

LGU-

LED

900

724 69 83 24

80.44% 7.67% 9.22% 2.67%DSW

D-

SLP

1,662

730 119 61 751 1

43.92% 7.16% 3.67% 45.19% 0.06%

DAR 1,830375 176 330 758 191

20.49% 9.62% 18.03% 41.42% 10.38%

DSW

D-

ARM

M

4,712

1,118 230 3,364

23.73% 4.88% 71.39%

Total 13,184 5,668 1,082 474 2,403 3,556

It is important to note that CDD projects are designed to have social preparation and project

identification activities during the first half of the year whereas implementation is usually

undertaken during the second half of the year.

PAMANA for Moro National Liberation Front Communities

The PAMANA for MNLF Communities focuses on the provision of socio-economic and development

interventions for MNLF communities. A total of 180 communities were identified and validated by

the military as MNLF communities and have been applied as PAMANA beneficiaries under the

ARMM-ORG.

For CY 2014, the DSWD-ARMM was tasked to implement Cycle 3 of Pillar 2 interventions to 386

barangays in ARMM by providing livelihood projects, DPWH-ARMM to implement a total of 34

Roads to Peace Projects, and ORG-ARMM to implement socio-economic development projects in the

56 pre-identified MNLF communities.

As of 31 March 2015, physical accomplishments of the DSWD-ARMM and DPWH-ARMM for CY

2014 are pegged at 50% and 24.46%, respectively. ORG-ARMM, on the other hand, has delivered

initial project items to four (4) barangays in Maguindanao, five (5) barangays in Lanao del Sur, 18

barangays in Basilan, one (1) barangay in Sulu and two (2) barangays in Tawi-Tawi.

Under the PAMANA ARMM-ORG Program for CY 2014, a total of 157 MNLF cooperatives were

registered out of the 180 MNLF communities enrolled in Maguindanao (35), Lanao del Sur (41),

Basilan (28), Sulu (52) and Tawi-Tawi (24).

In September 2014, the PAMANA-ARMM PMO and heads of partner implementing agencies (e.g.,

CDA-ARMM, DPWH-ARMM, BFAR-ARMM, DAF-ARMM, DAF-PAO Basilan) signed a


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Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate faster delivery and distribution of project items for the

MNLF communities. Table 11 shows the summary of projects implemented under the Memorandum

of Agreement as of 31 March 2015.

Table 11. Status of Projects Implemented under the Memorandum of Agreement First Quarter 2015)

Agency Name of Project

Project Cost

PhP Million)

Remarks

CDA-ARMM Capacity Building and

Skills Training

22.09 Funds released to CDA-ARMM

Implementation ongoing

For the 180 organized MNLF

cooperatives

BFAR-ARMM Fishing Equipment and

Facilities

(i.e., fishing vessel with

engine, payao, motorized

boats, non-motorized boats,installation of fresh water

fish cage and feeds)

5.43 Funds released to BFAR-ARMM

Implementation ongoing, 65%

accomplished

For Tawi-Tawi and Sulu

DAF-ARMM Livelihood Projects

(i.e., agricultural inputs,

livestock production, pre-

post harvest facilities)

18.43 Funds released to DAF-ARMM

Under negotiated procurement

following two (2) failed biddings

For Tawi-Tawi and Sulu

77.08 Additional funds released to DAF-

ARMM

For 63 MNLF

barangays/cooperatives in Sulu

(20), Tawi-Tawi (13), Lanao delSur (10) and Maguindanao (20)

DAF-PAO

Basilan

Livelihood Projects

(i.e., agricultural inputs,

livestock production, pre-

post harvest facilities)

38.51 Funds released to DAF-PAO

Basilan

Implementation ongoing:

delivered project items in 18

organized MNLF cooperatives in

Basilan, other deliverables still

being procured

DPWH-

ARMM

Small Infrastructures

(i.e., warehouse, solardryer, open court for

community, deep well

water system, multi-

purpose center, potable

water supply)

38.37 Funds released to DPWH-ARMM

Under preparatory stage:preparation of Program of Works

and other preparatory activities

for projects in 45 barangays

(MNLF cooperatives in the five (5)

provinces of ARMM.

Total 199.91


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As of 31 March 2015, there were initial deliveries of project items to the ARMM provinces which

were mostly pre and post-harvest facilities and agricultural inputs:

Maguindanao (3 municipalities, 3 barangays): corn sheller, rice thresher, knapsack sprayer,

animal drawn plow, garden tools, OPV corn seeds, solar panel and accessories and installation,

native goats, fertilizers, pesticides, sewing machines, hand tractor, floating tiller and mobile rice

mill; Lanao del Sur (4 municipalities, 4 barangays): fertilizers, pesticides, rice thresher, knapsack

sprayer, garden tools, plow, hand tractor, OPV corn seeds, 6-wheeler hauler truck, generator set

3.5 kva, sewing machines, zigzag machine, solar panel and accessories and installation, organic

fertilizer, breeding cow, polybags, budding knife and tape;

Basilan (5 municipalities, 1 city, 23 barangays): organic fertilizer, breeding cow, polybags,

budding knife and tape, garden tools, pesticides, cassava grater with presser, cassava cuttings,

rubber budded seedlings, hogwire, carabao, heifer, fish aggregating device and bull;

Sulu (1 municipality, 1 barangay): cattle, motorized banca (boat); and,

Tawi-Tawi (1 municipality, 1 barangay): hogwires, u nails, motorized banca (boat).

Pillar 3: Promoting Sub-Regional Economic Development

Pillar 3 projects refer to regional and sub-regional development interventions that link conflict-

affected and conflict-vulnerable areas to markets and promote jobs and livelihood generation. These

specifically refer to interventions that address local development challenges including constraints to

local economic development, economic integration of poor areas with more prosperous areas, and

physical and economic connectivity improvements. PAMANA provides socio-economic development

support to areas that will not have been prioritized under regular agency programs.

Pillar 3 projects also aim to heal, build and strengthen the relationships within and among

communities, and between citizens and the government to build up the social and institutionalcapital necessary to further peace and development in these areas. As such, the implementation of

sub-regional development projects under PAMANA is guided by peace and social cohesion standards

of inclusion, participation, transparency and accountability, and conflict-sensitivity and peace

promotion, as embedded and operationalized throughout every stage of policy, program and project

implementation.

Pillar 3 is being implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment

and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department

of Energy (DOE), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Electrification

Administration (NEA), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Department of Agriculture and

Fisheries (DAF-ARMM) with the Bureau of Fisheries Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-ARMM, DILG-

ARMM, DENR-ARMM, DPWH-ARMM and Office of the Regional Governor-ARMM in partnership

with LGUs.

Overall, as of 31 March 2015, there are 1,876 sub-regional projects in different stages of development.

Of these, 833 projects were completed, 352 are ongoing, 67 are in procurement stage, 491 are in

preparatory stage, and 133 are in other stages of implementation. Tables 12 and 12A show the


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summary of the status of physical accomplishment for sub-regional development projects by year and

agency as of the reporting period.

Table 12. Pillar 3 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Year First Quarter 2015)

Year

Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

2011 131125 4 1 14

95.42% 3.05% 0.76% 0.76%

2012 340268 45 3 22 1 15

78.82% 13.24% 0.88% 6.47% 0.29% 0.29%

2013 690397 222 14 54 3

57.25% 32.46% 2.03% 7.83% 0.43%

2014 49323 77 47 256 91

4.66% 15.62% 9.53% 51.93% 18.46%

2015 22220 4 3 159 35

9.01% 1.80% 1.35% 71.62% 15.77%

Total 1,876 833 352 67 491 131 2

Table 12A. Pillar 3 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Agency FY 2011-2015 First Quarter

2015)

Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

OPAP

P131

125 4 1 1

95.42% 3.05% 0.76% 0.76%

DA &

BFAR623

66 118 37 317 84 1

10.59% 18.94% 5.94% 50.88% 13.48% 0.16%

DENR19 19

100%

DILG 527 313 71 7 13659.39% 13.47% 1.33% 25.81%

DOE 13 7 6

4 A project in North Cotabato was terminated due to local conflict. PENRO recommended for local mechanisms to take over

and continue the process and returned to OPAPP the remainder of the fund.5 A small water impounding project in North Cotabato was recommended for contract termination.


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Year Target


Completed

Ongoin

g


Not Yet

Started

For

Terminatio

n/Terminat

ed

53.85% 46.15%

DPW

H16

8 4 1 2 1

50% 25% 6.25% 12.5% 6.25%

NEA 147

47

energized

4

completed 7 15 35 39

34.69% 14.89% 10.20% 23.81% 26.53%

ARM

M400

251 148 1

62.75% 37% 0.25%

Total 1,876 833 352 67 491 131 2

See Annex A for breakdown of sub-regional development projects across implementing agencies, year

of implementation and project cycle stages.

Peace and Development Communities with Moro National Liberation Front Presence

A total of 217 projects have been earmarked for MNLF Peace and Development Communities since

2011. As of 31 March 2015, 174 projects have been completed, 40 are ongoing, 2 are in the

preparatory stage and 1 to be returned to the ARMM. These include agricultural production support,

road and community infrastructure projects which have been provided to 131 priority MNLF

community groups. These projects were identified through community consultations with the

participation of local MNLF leaders and local government units, and were implemented by provincial

and municipal local governments with a third party monitoring mechanism.

Closure Agreement with the Cordillera Bodong Administration–Cordillera People’s Liberation Army

The implementation of the socio-economic provisions of the GPH-CBA-CPLA Closure Agreement of

July 2011 is being undertaken through PAMANA. There are 81 community development projects

identified under the Closure Agreement including farm-to-market roads, potable water systems,

communal irrigation systems and other community support projects such as agriculture-based

enterprises and health and tribal facilities. Of these 81 projects, 58 have been completed as of 31March 2015. Socio-economic conditions in 46 barangays were improved through partnership with

LGUs and through completion of the following interventions: (a) 24 road projects in 6 provinces by

DILG and OPAPP; (b) 11 communal irrigation systems installed and/or rehabilitated in 3 provinces

by DILG and OPAPP; (c) 16 community support projects in 4 provinces by DILG and OPAPP; (d)

Potable water systems in 5 municipalities and 3 provinces by DOH and OPAPP; and, (e) 2 bridge

projects in 2 provinces by DILG and OPAPP.


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For the economic integration of individual members of the former CPLA, Article 1 Section 3 of the

Closure Agreement states that CPLA members shall be provided assistance in securing employment

or other sources of income, including livelihood projects, as a step towards disarmament. The range of

options includes integration into the armed forces, employment as forest guards subject to

compliance with DENR requirements, skills training and job placement or other forms of income-

generating activities.

As of 31 March 2015, a total of 168 profiled CPLA members (104) and their Next-of-Kin (64) have

been integrated into the AFP since 2013.

In line with the Forest Protection Activities of the DENR under its National Greening Program

(NGP) with PAMANA interventions, a total of 715 former combatants and/or next-of-kin were hired

as forest guards. Of which, 587 were from the Cordillera Administrative Region, 100 from Region

VI, 18 from Region VII and 10 from Region X.

Closure Track with the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG

In preparation for the signing of the Closure Agreement, some components have been initiated.

These include:

Community Peace Dividends CPD). As of 31 March 2015, the profiling of 100 CPD barangays is

being completed by the Technical Working Groups. A dialogue was initiated to facilitate the

identification of 10,000 community members for PhilHealth coverage and 200 CHED grantees

under 2015 PAMANA. A total of 203 community members were endorsed to PhilHealth in

March 2015. The module for Community Driven Enterprise Development (CDED) capacity-

building training on community impact projects was completed. The DSWD is in the process of

completing the guidelines for CPD projects.

Disposition of Arms and Forces DAF). The training for Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

cadres, designed for the capacity building of 267 TPG members as Community Security Force

(CSF), commenced in March 2015 at Camp Peralta in Capiz. Additionally, the AFP and

Philippine National Police (PNP) have completed the implementing plans for the Interim

Security Arrangement (ISA) and DAF. A joint regional AFP-PNP coordinating mechanism was

also established for the implementation of ISA/DAF.

Socio-Economic Reintegration. A total of 118 TPG members have been employed as forest guards

with the DENR since 2013. Ten (10) additional TPG members were employed as forest guards in

2014. Sustainability of employment beyond 2016 is under study. Under the PAMANA Health

Insurance Program with PhilHealth, a total of 321 TPG members were enrolled in 2013-2014

while an additional 19 proposed enrollees were endorsed in March 2015. A batch of 211

applicants is under process by OPAPP. Under the PAMANA Study Grant Program with CHED,

six (6) grants were provided to TPG dependents in 2014 while 18 grant applications are being

processed for AY 2015-2016. The DSWD and the Project Management Office is in the process of


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finalizing the Implementing Guidelines for Socio-Economic Projects (i.e., CPD impact projects,

livelihood for TPG members, core shelter) in consultation with TPG and other stakeholders.

Development Support to Settlement Sites. Infrastructure projects worth PhP107.6 million were

implemented under DA-PAMANA including the rehabilitation of Locotan Road (7 km) leading to

the Tanjay Settlement Sites amounting to PhP37 million. Under DILG PAMANA, PhP97.5million was made available for the development of Settlement Sites and other TPG areas. PhP102

million budgetary requirement upon signing of the Closure Agreement will be sourced from the

President’s Contingent Fund. An additional budget will be submitted for inclusion in the 2016

PAMANA budget for the full development of the Settlement Sites and the Closure Program.

On the cases of TPG members, a total of 138 cases were gathered from various Courts and reviewed

by the Presidential Committee on Bail, Recognizance and Pardon (PCBReP). Forty seven (47) cases

were prioritized for review. Sixteen (16) of these were of the TPG leaders.

On the security threats to TPG members, an AFP-PNP coordinating mechanism was established to

address these. An Amnesty Program for TPG members is also under study.

Under the Kapatiran Para sa Progressong Panlipunan (KKPP) initiative, which is a SEC-registered

political and socio-economic organization composed of RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG members since 2013,

eight (8) new chapters and five (5) chapter building activities were established and supported,

respectively. Kapatiran Aklan and Kabankalan were mainstreamed into the implementation of the

NGP. A proposed project for TPG organizational development was also submitted to the United

Nations Development Programme.

Furthermore, the TPG has agreed to turn-in (1) (token) 20 firearms and 50 ammunition/explosives

upon signing of the Closure Agreement; (2) 221 firearms and 106 ammunition/ explosives prior to the

training of the 267 TPG members as CSF; (3) 90 firearms and 66 ammunition/ explosives prior toContract Renewal of 128 TPG Members as forest guards in June 2015; (4) 170 firearms and 108

ammunition/explosives prior to entry to the Settlement Sites (June-July 2016); and, (5) 55 firearms

and 71 ammunition/explosives outside of Settlement Sites.

Two hundred twenty one (221) or 40% of the total inventoried firearms (556) will be turned-in to the

PNP after the signing of the Closure Agreement, and more than 50% by end of December 2015. Upon

the approval by the President, the signing of the Agreement by the Parties may be set between June-

July 2015. The LGUs are prepared to witness the signing with the President. The AFP and PNP are

also prepared to implement the schedules for the disposition of arms and forces of the TPG members.

Turn-in of inventoried firearms, ammunition and explosives, demilitarization and disposal of turned-

in firearms, provision of security to TPG members and Settlement Sites, and, full implementation of

the reintegration program for TPG members by the LGUs and government agencies will commence.

Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms

Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms (TAM) in PAMANA implementation were established

and made operational to promote good governance and contribute to responsive and timely delivery


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of services to target communities. The PAMANA TAM has five (5) components that provide

information on the different mechanisms established to ensure transparency and accountability in

PAMANA implementation:

Third Party Monitoring (TPM) system where CSOs are tapped as independent third party

monitors of the implementation process of PAMANA and training interventions are conducted tobuild the capacities of PAMANA third party monitors in undertaking conflict-sensitive

monitoring;

Community and project billboards in project sites and communal areas;

Web posting of project status updates to provide regular project updates on PAMANA where

project status reports from implementing agencies are posted in the PAMANA website or the

implementing agencies have their websites linked to the PAMANA website (i.e., DAR, NEA,

PhilHealth, DOE). The CHED website features a page on PAMANA. ARMM has developed its

own PAMANA website;

Performance-based fund releases; and,

Grievance Redress and Feedback System.


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Annex A

Year Target


Completed Ongoing Procurement Preparatory

Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated

OPAPP in partnership with LGUs

6

2011 131125 4 1 1

95.42% 3.05% 0.76% 0.76%

Total 131

125 4 1 1

DA including projects under BFAR)

2012 2110 9 1 1

47.62% 42.86% 4.76% 4.76%

2013 14146 68 2 22 3

32.62% 48.23% 1.42% 15.60% 2.13%

2014 31110 41 35 145 80

3.22% 13.18% 11.25% 46.62% 25.72%

2015 150150

100%

Total 623 66 118 37 317 84 1

DILG

2012 309250 34 3 22

80.91% 11.00% 0.97% 7.12%

2013 10260 34 2 6

58.82% 33.33% 1.96% 5.88%

2014 116 3 3 2 1082.59% 2.59% 1.72% 93.10%

Total 527 313 71 7 136

DENR

2013 1919

100%

Total 19 19

DOE

2014 77

100%

2015 66

100%

Total 13 7 6

6 No movement since the 3

rd Quarter of 2014


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Year Target



Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated

DPWH

2012 44

100%

2013 44

100%

2015 84 1 2 1

50.00% 12.50% 25.00% 12.50%

Total 16 8 4 1 2 1

NEA

2013 65

20

energized

7 10 26

30.77% 10.77% 15.38% 40%

2

completed

3.08%

2014 25

7

energized2 3 11

28.00% 8.00% 12% 44%

2

completed

8%

2015 57

20

energized3 6 28

35.09% 5.26% 10.53% 49.12%

Total 147 4 7 15 35 39

ARMM

7

2012 64 2

66.67% 33.33%

2013 359246 113

68.52% 31.48%

2014 341 33

2.94% 97.06%

2015 11

100%

7 Project implementation is through ARMM Line Agencies and the ARMM-PAMANA Management Office.


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Year Target



Not Yet

Started

For

Termination/

Terminated

Total 400 251 148 1

Documents

First Quarter PAMANA Progress Report 2015