Sectoral Dev't Plan. PTESD Plan 2010-2013

2010-2013

Annalyn B. Alenton

TESDA-Lanao del Norte

December 2009

(First Draft)

Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan

Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013

Prepared by: Annalyn B. Alenton for TESDA –Lanao del Norte Page 1

PROVINCIAL TECHNICAL

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2010-

2013



Foreword

Lamberto B. Jos OIC-Provincial Director, TESDA-Lanao del Norte

Over the years, TESDA has been committed to carry out its visions and goals. With its years of existence, TESDA continues to adapt to the various evolutions and revolutionary changes that time has brought about.

The Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013 defines and strengthens the purposes of our TESDA Provincial Office. The Plan aims to attain more intensified possibilities that will prepare our human resources for a meaningful global competitiveness. The Plan is designed not only to make a breakthrough but concentrates on maintaining, improving and introducing innovative and improved training programs that will create a continuous output of relevant skills development.

Along with the Plan, the Provincial office is also geared in strengthening our value system and work ethics so that we will be treading a path with a deeper sense of purpose. Moreover, sharing the same vision with the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte including the 22 component municipalities and the City of Iligan, offers a clearer perspective of the horizon.



Table of Contents

Document Title Page No.

Message i - iv

Foreword v

Executive Summary vi - ix

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 2 – 4

Background & Rationale

Coverage of the Plan 2

Outline of the Plan 2 – 4

CHAPTER 2: POLICY DIRECTIONS 5 – 8

TESDA Vision and Mission Statement

TESDA Mandate

TESDA Vision, Mission and Goals

TESDA’s Core Business

TESDA’s Ultimate Role in the TVET Sector: The New Paradigm

Vision, Mission, Objectives: National and Local Setting

National Development Direction

Regional Development Long – Term Vision

Provincial Development Plan of Lanao del Norte: Its Vision

The Vision as Translated into an Executive Agenda: The Provincial

Development Plan

PTESD Planning Process

CHAPTER 3: THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENT 9 – 26

Physical and Demographics 10

Physical Features 10 – 18

Social and Cultural Demographics 19 – 22

Major Socio-Economic Indicators 22 – 23

Stakeholders’ Profile 24

CHAPTER 4: THE PROVINCIAL TESD FRAMEWORK 27 – 87

The TESD Framework 28

Priority Strategies 29 – 30

TVET Issues and Challenges 31 – 32




Macro-Level Challenges 32 – 33

Major TVET Challenges vis-à-vis TESDA Mandate 34 – 35

Issues and Challenges at the Sector Level 35 – 36

Issues and Challenges: Province of Lanao del Norte 37 – 38

CHAPTER 5: PRIORITY SECTORS AND INDUSTRIES 88 -

Labor Market Information 89

Global Scenario 90

Updated Regional Outlook 95 – 105

Top Five Countries for Job Placement Destinations: CY 2009 and

Beyond

106 – 124

National Scenario: Philippines 125 -128

Regional Scenario: Northern Mindanao 129 - 130

Provincial Economic Performance: Lanao del Norte 131 - 147

Provincial Skills Priorities 153 – 175

CHAPTER 6: STRATEGIC RESPONSE

Analysis of Skills Gaps and Proactive Leverages 177

Causes of Skills Shortage, Oversupply, and Mismatches 178 - 181

Sectoral Strategies and Priority Interventions 193 – 201

Provincial TESD Investment Plan 202 – 220

Spatial Development Strategy of Lanao del Norte 202 – 216

Responses to the Province’s Priority Industries’ Needs 217 – 220

Provincial TESD Investment Matrix 221 – 230

CHAPTER 7: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Overall Plan Implementation Scheme 221 – 222

Institutional Arrangement 223 – 230

Fund Requirements and Sourcing Approaches 231 – 236

CHAPTER 8: PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Monitoring and Evaluation Logical Framework 231 - 236

TESD Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix 237 – 244

Tools and/or Instruments 237 – 238

Sector Monitoring System 238 – 239

TESDA Monitoring Network 240 – 244

Visitor’s Survey

Household Survey




Monitoring Structure

Updating (of the Plan)

ANNEXES 245 – 300

Annual Investment Plan of Lanao del Norte 246

Survey Instrument (PSPs) 247 – 251

List of Tables and Figures 253 – 277

List of Acronyms 278 – 300

Glossary

Bibliography



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY



INTRODUCTION

Background/Rationale The Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013 is our response to the government‘s mandate to coordinate all skills training and development efforts of the Province of Lanao del Norte and the country as a whole on one hand; and to formulate a plan for the optimum allocation, development and utilization of skilled workers for employment and technology development for economic and social growth on the other hand.

In consonance with the Medium Term Philippine/regional Development Plans, 2010-2013, the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013, and the Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013, the Provincial technical Education and Skills development Plan will serve as the blueprint for technical education and skills development interventions in the Province. As such, it will guide and harmonize all Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiatives and activities in the Province into common and unified directions which will enhance the Province‘s resources and alleviate the constituencies from poverty through self and wage- employment opportunities.

Duration-wise, the PTESD Plan is a 3-year term consistent with the Medium Term development Plan and the NTESD Plan. It is intended to coincide with the political terms of Local Chief Executives. However, the assessment of this Plan must extend beyond the medium-term to consider long-term trends inorder to generate a more comprehensive inputs for the next planning period. Geographically, the Plan does not limit itself to political boundaries of the Province, which means that its implementation embraces the whole Province of Lanao del Norte which includes the independent city of Iligan (now a Lone District) and the 22 component municipalities. The planning environment of the PTESD Plan includes all major sectors (categorized into type of economic and social activity) relevant to the development of the province. It endeavors to use sectoral data which are consistent with global, national, and city/municipal data to establish context. The Plan is divided into nine chapters which provide comprehensive discussions, as follows:

Introduction

Policy Directions

Planning Environment

Provincial TESD Framework

Priority Sectors and Industries

Strategic Response

Plan Implementation Mechanism

Plan Monitoring and Evaluation

Annexes



POLICY DIRECTIONS

TESDA Vision and Mission Statement TESDA‘s creation (by virtue of RA 7796) was meant to reduce overlapping in skills development activities initiated by various public and private sector agencies, and to provide national directions for the country's technical-vocational education and training (TVET) system. Hence, a major thrust of TESDA is the formulation of a comprehensive development plan for middle-level

manpower based on the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan. This plan shall provide for a reformed industry-based training program that includes apprenticeship, dual training system and other similar schemes.

The essence of TESDA‘s existence is to enhance employability of the middle-level workforce through the provision of relevant, accessible, high quality and efficient technical education and skills development (TESD) responsive to and in accordance with the Philippine Development Goals and Objectives. Overall, TESDA formulates manpower and skills plans, sets appropriate skills standards and

tests, coordinates and monitors manpower policies and programs, and provides policy directions and guidelines for resource allocation for the TVET institutions in both the private and public sectors.

TESDA Vision, Mission and Goals

The vision, mission, and value statement of TESDA express its highest aspirations and reasons for being and serve as the unifying framework for all its activities. Vision. TESDA is the leading partner in the development of the Filipino workforce with world class competence and positive work values. Mission. TESDA provides directions, policies, programs and standards towards quality technical education and skills development. Value Statement. TESDA believes in demonstrated competence, institutional integrity, personal commitment and deep sense of nationalism.


TESDA‘s role in workforce development is defined by quality products and services in the areas of Direction Setting, Standards Setting and Systems Development, Support to TVET Provision, and Institutional Capacity Building which are its core business.

The TESDA‘s Core Business is to provide national leadership in developing a skilled workforce in the country. Primarily, this involves ensuring sufficient provision of skilled workers and technicians to meet international work standards as well as the needs of local enterprises. It also includes ensuring access to technical education for the greater majority of the Filipinos.





Fighting poverty and building prosperity for the greatest number of the Filipino people are the main concerns the national government has set to pursue in the next five years. To achieve these, strategic measures are laid out for the creation of jobs, improving access to education, improving fiscal strength, decentralizing development, and promotion of national harmony. The basic task of the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP), 2004-2010 is to fight poverty by building prosperity for the greatest number of the Filipino people. The country must

open up economic opportunities, maintain sociopolitical stability, and promote good stewardship—all to ensure better quality of life of its citizens. The country will focus on strategic measures and activities, which will spur economic growth and create jobs. This can only be done with a common purpose to put the economic house back in working order.

Regional Development Long-Term Vision

The Region‘s long-term vision is to be the leading industrial and trade center in Mindanao with vibrant, skilled and productive men and women enjoying equal opportunities in harnessing the potentials and resources in building a decent, harmonious, peaceful and healthful living environment.

As the previous medium-term goal of becoming the major transshipment hub in Mindanao is slowly being realized with the improvement of the region‘s major seaports, the setting up of an international standard airport, and the establishment of infrastructure arteries, Region X is ready to assert its role as a major leader in the production of high-value, high-yielding crops and other agri-based goods, and to present itself as the most competitive, efficient, and attractive venue for industrial ventures in Mindanao. The fulfillment of these goals and objectives will critically consider the roles of the Local Government Units, the educational and training institutions, the industries and the private sectors.

The Region will uphold as a guiding principle, the private sector as the economy‘s main engine of growth, while the government, as orchestrator of development that encourages and promotes the participation of the private sector and supports or nurtures its growth. Thus, the government sector will engage only in projects that are public in nature or if private in character, does not compete with existing activities that are amply provided by the private sector.

Provincial Development Plan of Lanao Del Norte: Its Vision

The long-term vision of the province of Lanao del Norte is dubbed as Vision 2020. Year 2020 is

the indicative time frame for the realization of the vision. It states that Lanao del Norte is envisioned to become . . .

―a globally competitive agri-industrial community of God loving, ecology conscious, culturally diverse people working together in peace and harmony to achieve equity and prosperity”.



This vision statement was crafted through a series of multi-stakeholder consultations. In effect, it is a vision shared by the constituency of Lanao del Norte which is translated into an Executive Agenda of the Provincial Administration. The incumbent Governor, Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, translated the vision into a three-point agenda: social development, rural livelihood and infrastructure.


The preparation of the TESDA Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (PTESDP) underwent a series of participative discussions at the different levels of the organization. Agreements from the different consultation-workshops, meetings, and conferences were integrated and served as major inputs in the Plan. It is a collaborative, collective effort of the various stakeholders of TESDA involving the TVIs, the Industry Sector, the Private sector and inputs from National Line Agencies and the Local Government Units. Prior to the updating of the previous PTESD Plan, a planning workshop for the Planning Officers of the 5 operating units of TESDA-10 was conducted at Iligan City last July 23-24, 2009. The said workshop was designed to equip the Planning officers with Planning Concepts and principles inorder to come up with a common understanding of TESDA‘s Planning Process. It was also designed to come up with a uniform approach to planning, agree on the formats of the Plan in terms of content which covers eight major chapters. Consequently, the PTESD Planning Process has eight major stages as follows: STEP 1: Area Research: Physical and Contextual

Literature reviews on development planning approaches as well as multi-level policy directions were undertaken as major inputs to the Plan. These inputs are created as a knowledge base from which further work would evolve. Literature reviews will be completed on the following topics: Topic 1: Policy Directions

TESDA Vision and Mission Statement National and Local VMOs relevant to the paper Provincial Development Plan

Topic 2: Planning Environment

Stakeholders‘ Profile Physical and demographics Labor Market Information Compilation of available statistics on poverty levels, employment, and other socio-

economic measures

STEP 2: Defining TESD Development Directions vi-a-vis Priority Investment Plans STEP 3: Development/Enhancement of PSP Survey Tool STEP 4. The Provincial Investment Priorities: Survey STEP 5. PSP Validation Workshop

After the initial inputs were consolidated, two major Focused Group Discussions among representatives of key industries/sectors (the Demand side) and the TVIs of Lanao del Norte (the



Supply Side) were held in January, 2009 to validate the ciritical skills gathered during the survey and to generate labor-market information particularly on the following essentials for TVET planning.

1. Critical job skill in sector and industries; 2. The present and prospective shortage situation of critical job skills; 3. The most likely reasons for such skills shortage; and 4. The reasons and attributes to either TVET or non-TVET factors.

STEP 6. The Provincial Investment Priorities: Endorsement by PTESDC STEP 7: PTESD Plan Writeshop: Analysis and Recommendations The TESDA Provincial Office would compile all data collected during the administration of the PSP Survey Tool as validated by the Sectoral Champions, consolidate the TVET Issues and challenges generated during the Focused Group Discussions and analyze the results. STEP 8: The Final Report: PTESDC Review and Endorsement

A final report would be submitted to the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) for final review endorsement to the TESDA Regional Office 10 for monitoring and evaluation and to concerned stakeholders as their blueprint for TESD-related interventions.



THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENT

Physical and Demographics The geographic location of Lanao del Norte is significant and poses various advantages and opportunities for development. It links Western Mindanao to Eastern and Central Mindanao as a land bridge. It serves as a gateway to the cities of Pagadian, Tangub, Oroquita, and Ozamis and to Lanao del Sur via the Inkuran-Malabang and Tubod- Ganassi National Highways. It is accessible by land, water, and air transportation.

Lanao del Norte has a total land area of 309,200 hectares or 3,092 sq. kms. Fourty-four percent of the area is plain while 56% is flashed by high mountains, slightly rolling topography with extensive low hills and gentle slopes in the municipalities of Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Salvador, Sapad and Sultan Naga Dimaporo which comprises Kapatagan Valley, the rice and corn granary of the province. Other municipalities are characterized by narrow plateaus. The province is suitable to all kinds of crops. Its major agricultural products are rice, corn, coconut, banana, coffee, ginger, legume vegetables, livestock and poultry, root crops, exotic fruits and nuts. Several rivers, including Agus River which feed the Maria Cristina Falls, traverse the province and supplies the irrigation areas while other empty into Iligan Bay. It has several lakes, cold springs and water falls found in the major watershed areas. The province is free from typhoons, hence, it enjoys as ideal elements for agriculture and aquaculture. Mineral resources, both metallic and non-metallic are known to be found in some municipalities but the volume of reserves has not been determined. These includes silica, clay, coal, limestone, manganese chromite and gold. The highly urbanized city of Iligan has a total land area of 813.37 square kilometers or 21.3% of the province‘s total land area. Among the municipalities, Nunungan accounted for the biggest land area of 473.3 hectares or 12.4% of the province‘s total land area, while the municipality of Sapad has the smallest land area. In terms of the Province‘s political subdivision, it is composed of one city (Iligan) and 22 municipalities namely: Bacolod, Baloi, Baroy, Kapatagan, Kauswagan, Kolambugan, Lala, Linamon, Magsaysay, Munai, Matungao, Maigo, Nunungan, Pantar, Pantao-Ragat, Poona-Piagapo, Salvador, Sapad, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Tagoloan, Tangkal and Tubod. It has a total of 506 barangays. Among the municipalities, Sultan Naga Dimaporo has the most number of barangays (37) while the municipalities of Linamon and Tagoloan have the least number of barangays.

Population Size

As of 2007 Census, Lanao del Norte including Iligan City has a population of 846,329 and a density of 221 persons/sq km. Between 2000 and 2007, its population grew at annual growth rate of 1.58%, lower than the regional growth rate of 1.76% but higher than the national growth rate of 1.48%. Likewise, it ranks third among the provinces in Region X next to Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon accounting for 30.6% of the regional total. If its 2000-2007 growth rate is maintained, Lanao del Norte will double its population in 44 years or in 2051.



Growth Rate and Distribution The following municipalities are growing faster than the province: Tangkal (6.25), Kauswagan (5.99), Salvador (4.51), Munai (3.70), Poona-Piagapo (3.02), Pantar (2.95), Panto-Ragat (2.88), Bacolod (2.24), Baloi (2.03), Kapatagan (2.00), Nunungan (1.98), Sapad (1.81) and Tagoloan (1.72). On the other hand, the following municipalities are growing slower than the province: Sultan Naga Dimaporo (1.36), Magsaysay (1.32), Linamon (1.27), Matungao (1.07), Baroy (.71), Maigo (.69), Kolambugan (.65), Lala (.49) and Tubod (0.34).

Age Dependency and Sex Ratios

In terms of sex structure, the province has a fairly balanced distribution of male and female population at 50.28 percent male and 49.72 female. The sex ratio (number of males for every 100 females) of the province is 101.1 in 2000, which means that there are 101 males for every 100 females. Subsequently, the overall dependency ratio in 2000 was 76.66. This means that for every 100 persons aged 15 to 64 years, there were about 77 dependents (72 persons aged 0 to 14 – young dependents; and 5 persons aged 65 and over – old dependents).

Religious and Cultural Affiliations Roman Catholic is the most dominant religious affiliation in Lanao del Norte comprising 55.66% of the total household population. Other affiliations are Islam with 35.93%; Evangelical, 1.38%; Aglipayan, 1.25%; Seventh Day Adventist, 1.17% and Iglesia ni Cristo, 1.04%. The remaining 3.57% were from other religious affiliations that include United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), Protestant and others. Culturally, the Maranaos represent the dominant ethnic group in the province. Of the 472,646 household population in Lanao del Norte, 35.80% are Maranaos. Other ethnic groups included Cebuano (33.27%), Bisaya/Binisaya (27.12%), and Boholano (1.41%). The remaining 2.40% consider themselves as belonging to other ethnic groups. Employment/Unemployment Lanao del Norte has a total working age population of 322,000 of which 77% or 247,940 belong to the labor force. Out of 247,940 total labor force, 90.5% or 224,386 are currently employed, 35.2% or 82,275 are underemployed; while the remaining 9.5% or 23,554 belongs to the unemployed sector. Since the province is largely an agricultural economy, about 54.50% of the total numbers of persons employed are in the agriculture sector, 38.39% are in the services and 7.11% are in the industry sector.

Poverty Incidence

Lanao del Norte‘s annual per capita poverty threshold in 2006 is P15,225.00. This indicates that an average family with five (5) members would need P76,125.00 to be able to buy their food and other basic needs. As the only province in region ten to have recorded a decrease in the magnitude of poor families from 2003 to 2006, Lanao del Norte‘s annual per capita food threshold in 2006 is P10,196.00 This indicates that an average family with five (5) members would need P50,980.00 to be able to buy their basic food needs. Nutritional Status The Lanao del Norte populace have not been spared from the problem of malnutrition. The suppression of malnutrition has been a major challenge that confronts the provincial leadership



over the years. Being a recipient of the World Food Program, Food for School and the province initiave Milk Feeding Program and other Supplementary Programs are few of the events that the province have been undertaken with the partnership of other government agencies, NGO‘s and private sector in solving the problem. Education and Literacy

● Tertiary For school-year 2007-2008, Lanao del Norte and Iligan City has a total of 15 tertiary schools serving the higher education sector. Of the number of school/universities, three are state-owned, while the rest are privately-run institutions. With this, the tertiary schools registered in Lanao del Norte in SY 2006-2007 has a total enrolment of 2,965. This showed an increase of 241 enrollees in SY 2007-2008 and a slight reduction of 5 students in SY 2008-2009.

Post-Secondary Education (Tech-Voc) The enrolment in technical-vocational education and training programs in the province are served in different training modalities. The school and center-based programs are formal programs registered in TESDA, while those enterprise and community-based programs are non-formal programs designed to serve specific training needs. The enrollment was 21,402 in SY 2006, 14,441 in SY 2007, and 9,478 in 2008. The enrollment in enterprise and community-based programs was lower in year 2007 given high priority of monitoring activities in Lanao del Norte. For 2007, TVET graduates are concentrated in the top five sectors namely; Information and Communication Technology, Tourism, Metals and Engineering, Health Social and Community Services, and Automotive.

The Competency assessment and certification are provided to workers, walk-in and graduates of technical vocational education to stipulate their level of qualification in the occupational skills standards. In 2006, the skills certification rate was 56 % and increased to 62 % in 2007, and up to 70% in 2008. There was 8.75% increase in the number of TVET providers in the province from SY 2006-2007 to SY 2007-2008, and 14.84 % notable increase from 109 to 128 programs in TVET programs registered in SY 2008. As to the number of school-based training providers by district, 79% of the institutions are concentrated in District 1, while District 2 account for 21%.

Secondary Education Among the performance indicators in the secondary level, the Cohort Survival Rate (CSR) and Completion Rate showed remarkable improvement. Cohort Survival Rate increased from 61.82% in SY 2005-2006 to 67.91% in SY 2006-2007. Likewise, Completion Rate also increased from 51.70% for SY 2005-2006 to 63.04% for SY 2006-2007. Other indicators that showed improvements were Graduation, Repetition, School Leavers, and Failure Rates. Graduation Rate posted a 1.61% increase in percentage points from 90.04% for SY 2005-2006 to 91.65% for 2006-2007. Repetition Rate decreased by 1.15% from 3.67% for SY 2005-2006 to 2.52% for SY 2006-2007. Likewise, School Leavers Rate also decreased by 2.21% from 14.90% for SY 2005-2006 to 12.69 for SY 2006-2007. The same with Failure Rate. It decreased by 1.27% from 11.11% from SY2005-2006 to 9.84% for SY 2006-2007.



Elementary Education The data on enrolment of public elementary schools revealed a decrease in enrolment during the SY 2005-2006. However, an increase was observed during the SY 2006-2007. A similar observation was likewise revealed on the data of public secondary schools. A decrease was noted during the SY 2005-2006. On the other hand, an increase was seen during the SY 2006-2007. As to private elementary schools, the data showed a slight increase during the SY 2005-2006. A slight decrease, however, was noted during the SY 2006-2007. On the other hand, the data of private secondary schools revealed an increasing trend.

Stakeholders’ Profile

The province of Lanao del Norte boasts of its vibrant interaction and partnership with stakeholders in the delivery of development initiatives. Most of these partners and stakeholders are active providers of TVET in four training modalities namely: School-Based, Center-Based, Enterprise-Based and Community-Based. Players and providers of the School-Based Programs are private technical-vocational institutions (TVIs), the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and the Schools, Universities and Colleges (SUCs) offering registered programs monitored under TESDA‘s Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS). As of 2009, there are 19 Private Technical Institutions (TVIs) and 12 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). TVET Providers in the Enterprise-Based include industries and firms providing skills training and re-training to their existing personnel and newly hires. Some of these firms are participants to TESDA‘s Kasanayan at Hanapbuhay (KASH) Program, Apprenticeship Program, Dualized Training Program, and the school-firm partnership industry exposure for students, the On-the-Job (OJT) Program. In Lanao del Norte, there are 12 established industries and companies that are active in TVET provision. Center –Based Programs are usually provided by three TESDA Technology Institutes present in the province, the Regional training Center-Iligan, the Salvador Trade School (STS) in Salvador, Lanao del Norte, and the Lanao Norte National Agro-Industrial School (LNNAIS) in Bualan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. However, there are also public-owned/initiated training centers that belong to this category. These those that concern with livelihood-based skills training programs of DEpEd under their ALS program, of the Social Welfare and Development Office, of the Provincial/Municipal/City Agriculture Office among others that are normally done in designated training venues and centers. For Community-Based training programs, players and stakeholders include the Local Government Units (LGUs), the National Line Agencies (NLAs), Non-Government Organization (NGOs), and other People‘s Organization (POs). These players normally conduct Technology-Based Community Training Programs (TBCTP) on site where beneficiaries actually live and make a living. Programs are usually short-term and are focused only on clusters of competency. There are 14 LGUs, 11 NLAs/devolved agencies, and 16 NGOs and POs that are active in the delivery of TBCTP in the province of Lanao del Norte:



THE PROVINCIAL TESD FRAMEWORK

The TESD Framework The socio-economic difficulties in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City underpin on the low investment in the TVET sector. Widespread displacement of workers particularly in the private enterprises contributed further to the mismatch of demand versus supply of technical education and training, a state where there are a number of graduates are produced by TVET institutions but cannot be absorbed by the job market because such skills produced are not critically demanded by the employers of existing and emerging economies. The institutions may however invest in TVET programs but only on those with low investment requirements in terms of facilities and equipment. Ignoring this present condition would result to increasing the poverty incidence in the area caused by low employment rate which is already considered among the highest in the country.


The urgency to redirect and to increase public and private financing should be taken very seriously. Policy reforms and investment direction must be the primary concern of the national as well as the local government units. At the ground, massive social marketing and policy advocacy must be intensified to reach the desired state of the TVET sector. Bodies like the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) must deal with pro-active policy recommendations to pump prime investment in TVET by both public and private institutions. Enhanced networking and partnering with various stakeholders in the industry, the LGUs and the private sector can help generate initiatives that would propel growth and

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development in TVET while responding to the socio-economic needs of the area. Labor market information must serve as a guide in TVET investment by various TVET Providers inorder to produce the desired quality of workers demanded by the job market, matching of skills demand and supply. Employment tracking system of graduates must be institutionalized, such that, ―No TVET program if no employment‖ policy must be advocated. To address the pressing challenges in technical-vocational education and training as it relates to the development objectives of the Province of Lanao del Norte, the following strategies will be

employed:

Implementation of enhanced/expanded Technology-based Community Development Programs.

Improving the TVET system, standards and quality of TVET programs.

Establishment of training centers.

Implementation of a ladderized interface between TVET and higher education.

More Scholarships and financial assistance for TVET students/learners.

Promotion of alternative learning systems for youth and adults.

TVET Issues and Challenges

Macro-Level Challenges:

The Summary of Presidential Directives Volume 17, issued on January 2008 by Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal, Arroyo highlighted several key points as the government‘s policy statements vis-a-vis the impact of economic downturn affecting TVET-related developments. Such policy statements are major challenges that every public and private institutions are to hurdle and become bases for their development initiatives employing either TESD-related or non-TESD related approaches:

Fast-tracking of programs to improve food production and distribution like irrigation, farm-to-market roads, post-harvest facilities and barangay ―bagsakan centers;

Directing the DPWH to increase the employment of out-of-school youths through the OYSTER program;

Directing TESDA to expand TVET program with high chances of employment like welding, butchering, call centers and BPO, and construction (carpentry);

Increase micro-financing and loans for small entrepreneurs;

Government investments in human and physical infrastructures like roads, bridges, airports, as well as new schools and scholarships;

Issuance of EO 652 creating Presidential Task Force for Education to assess, plan and monitor the entire educational system;

Education as the key to our next generation in order to get ahead and get a good job;

Stopping the collection of miscellaneous expenses on enrollment day;

Allocation of 1 billion pesos to TESDA scholarships to give increase access of the poor to quality education and training; Encouraging scholarships in ladderized education

Asking the universities and colleges to be updated about the current demands in the local and international markets

Major TVET Challenges vis-a-vis TESDA Mandate



With the increasing recognition of TVET‘s role in the development of the national economy, the major challenges confronting TVET are in the area of increasing access to and quality of TVET.

• Massive National TVET Trainers / Assessors Qualification Program. More than increasing the trainers in number, the greater challenge is ensuring their quality. Indeed, this calls for an intensive implementation of an assessment program for Trainers. A number of initiatives have been adopted in response to this such as the adoption of the Philippine TVET Trainers Qualifications Framework (PTTQF).

• Expanding the Capacity of Private TVET Institutions through Scholarships. The

other major challenge is expanding the capacity of private TVET institutions through scholarships. It makes the TVET system highly accessible to poor but deserving Filipinos who require and need economic empowerment through the acquisition of competitive competencies that meet job requirements.

• Global competitiveness. The rapid pace of globalization pressures nations to be competitive in order to survive. This ushers the freer permeability of human resources among countries. While it poses as a huge challenge to the survival of Filipino workforce in the global market, it yields various opportunities.

• Relevance, equity, accessibility and cost-efficiency of TVET. In pursuit of relevant, accessible, equal and cost-efficient TVET, TESDA will gear up to raise the capacity of TVET by being more innovative in managing its resources and tapping more partners that could augment the limited resources, and satisfy the demands of the industries.

Issues and Challenges at the Sector Level

At the national level, the following sectors are identified as critical as they have high socio-economic impact. It is also good to look into the issues and challenges these sectors are facing despite their weak presence in the Province of Lanao del Norte. As some of these sectors offer lucrative opportunities for employment and income generation, the Province, despite its being predominantly agricultural in nature, will putting-in people through human development efforts immediate and future out-bound/in-bound employment opportunities based on the economic trends and global economic developments. Below are the sectors covered:

1. Manufacturing, Metals and Engineering

The field of manufacturing has undergone dramatic changes during the past decade due to rapid technological advances, emerging new materials, globalization impacts, and heightened environmental concerns.

2. Construction Sector

The local construction industry is experiencing a good growth pattern over the past several years and expected to continue yet quite slower that last year as it is still bombarded by issues of experts piracy.

The international construction market holds much promise, with the building demand of the Middle East and nearby will be the Andersen Air Base expansion in Guam. All these contribute to the need of more engineers in quantities never heard of before.

3. Electronics Sector

The sector is worth a US$31 Billion industry, 64% of the total exports of the country. Investment in 2007 is 1.4M USD, hence, there is a critical need for managerial talents responsible for every line department at the firms level

Two major types of trainings for the sector and vary accordingly per functional group, job level and type includes higher and specialized skills and behavioral and interpersonal skills



4. ICT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

In 2007, it is estimated that revenues reached USD5 billion and employment grew to 320,000 employees. It is for these achievements that the country, Philippines, was named the Best Outsourcing Destination in 2007 by the National Outsourcing Association of the United Kingdom.

The Philippine O&O industry has grown rapidly because it has the ingredients critical to O&O service providers and customers, most particularly, a large English-proficient human resource base

5. Healthcare Services Sector

The demand for medical tourism jobs in the country is not that high yet, hence, there is more room for exploration, since the Philippines is at an advantage over non-English countries Thailand and India

There is generally a problem of oversupply in the health sector. Most students enroll in health related courses not to work locally but to deliberately work abroad.

The large demand for Caregivers calls for an effective repository of labor market information such as job opportunities and placement procedures inorder to maximize high cost of training.

6. Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Services Sector

According to the Experts Panel on ―tourism, travel and hospitality services sector‖, the sector is still on data generation stage in terms of the 5As of tourism, resulting to a large mismatch of skills and job requirements.

Growth in the provinces depends on the kind and disposition of entrepreneurs in the area. The government bureaucracy and political influences are controlling the promotion of tourism potentials such that resources are spread too thinly to please the politicians. The efforts cannot be concentrated and therefore success is limited.

7. Agri-Fishery Sector

Rich, arable farmland comprises more than 40% of the total land area of the country, yet it is still confronted with issues on infrastructure inadequacy, lack of financing, and non-pro poor government policies

Notwithstanding good prospects for marine fisheries, the fishery industry continues to face a difficult future due to destructive fishing methods, a lack of funds, and inadequate government support.

Agriculture generally suffers from low productivity, low economies of scale, and inadequate infrastructure support.

Issues and Challenges: Province of Lanao del Norte

The set of issues and problems generated from various consultations and analyses of the planning environment is summarized as cause and effect relationships which is depicted in a problem tree. The analysis shows that the core problem revolves around insufficiency in family incomes to meet basic needs and to be able to enjoy simple amenities in life. With the magnitude of the province‘s low income families, poverty incidence is relatively high which is placed at 44.1% in 2006. Further, the Problem Tree tells us that because of Poor Attitudes and the Large Number of Family Size, among other physical and human causes, resulted to three major contributors of high poverty incidence. These are Low Agricultural Productivity, Declining Productivity in Fishery and Coastal Resources, and Unemployment/underemployment which resulted to low or insufficient family income.



Priority Sectors and Industries

Labor Market Information

Global Scenario1:

In January 2009, the ILO constructed and published three scenarios for how the crisis would impact global and regional unemployment in 2009-2010. Based on these three scenarios, the ILO indicated in January that global unemployment could increase by between 18 million and 51 million people worldwide from 2007 to 2009, corresponding to a global unemployment rate of between 6.1 per cent and 7.1 per cent. On the basis of downward GDP revisions, the ILO released a revised range in March of between 24 million and 52 million, corresponding to a global unemployment rate of between 6.3 per cent and 7.1 per cent.

In 2009, job losses around the world have clearly intensified. The total projected increase in global unemployment between 2008 and 2009 is 21 million people in Scenario 1, 31 million in Scenario 2 and 50 million in the worst case Scenario 3. Due to the significant volatility and uncertainty in economic growth forecasts, precise estimates of the increase in global and regional unemployment are not possible. Given that the current global jobs crisis represents a clear, adverse break in the historical unemployment series for many countries, the lowest unemployment scenario, obtained by applying the historical relationship between GDP growth and unemployment, is no longer realistic. At the same time, the large fiscal policy stimuli and other responses taken by many governments will hopefully reduce the likelihood of unemployment increasing towards the upper range given by Scenario 3. Recovery towards the end of 2009 or in 2010 will depend to a great extent on an amelioration of conditions in finance markets and a strong impact from fiscal measures, both of which remain uncertain outcomes. Impacts on women and youth

It is important to note that the crisis is likely to affect some groups of workers more than others. The Global Employment Trends for Women report released in March highlighted the different ways in which men and women are expected to be impacted. The main conclusions were:

In most regions, the female unemployment rates are expected to increase more than male unemployment rates, a reflection of women‘s disproportionate representation in temporary employment and that women tend to comprise a substantial share of employment in export-oriented manufacturing industries in many developing countries.

However, in the Developed Economies and the European Union as well as in East Asia – regions with limited gender gaps in employment opportunities preceding the current crisis – male and female unemployment rates may converge due to the stronger impact of the crisis on male unemployment rates.

There is much variation in the gender impact of the economic crisis at the country level.

As regards to youth, prior to the onset of the global economic crisis, young people were 2.8 times as likely to be unemployed than adults at the global level. It is therefore a concern that the impact of the economic crisis has been particularly severe for youth, who face a shortage of employment opportunities as they look to enter the labour market. Based on the three GET scenarios, the

1 Based on ILO report on Global Labor Market Employment Report 2009



number of unemployed youth is projected to increase by between 4.9 million and 17.7 million from 2008 to 2009. The youth unemployment rate is projected to increase from 12.2 per cent in 2008 to between 13.0 and 15.1 per cent in 2009. For adults, who make up the bulk of the labour force, the projected increase in the unemployment rate is 0.5 to 1.2 percentage points. Impact on total employment

Unemployment is on the rise globally, but does this mean that employment around the world is shrinking? Globally, the short answer is no. Between 2000 and 2007, global employment grew at an average annual rate of 1.8 per cent (see Table B3). In 2008, global employment growth decreased to 1.4 per cent and the three unemployment scenarios for 2009 are consistent with growth in global employment of between 0 and 1 per cent. Importantly, all three scenarios reach the same conclusion: Looking at data from 1991 onwards (representing an approximate starting point of a more integrated global economy), 2009 will represent the worst global performance on record in terms of employment creation.

Quality of employment: vulnerable employment It is also important to assess whether employment quality is declining. In the previous Global Employment Trends reports on the crisis, the ILO produced scenarios to gauge the impact of the crisis on ―vulnerable employment‖, which is calculated as the sum of own-account workers and contributing family workers. Many workers in these types of employment status, particularly in developing economies but at times in developed economies as well, do not benefit from a social safety net if they lose their livelihoods or face challenges such as personal or family member illnesses. These workers are also less likely than more formal wage and salary employees to receive an adequate income and have their fundamental labour rights respected. Implications for labour productivity In addition to rising unemployment and a potential increase in vulnerable employment, the crisis is having a serious negative impact on average output per worker, an indicator of labour productivity. The ILO unemployment scenarios can also be utilized to produce scenarios of labour productivity growth for 2009. Globally, however, output per worker is expected to decline by between 1.3 per cent and 2.3 per cent this year. Negative growth is projected in all scenarios in all regions except East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

National Scenario: Philippines

The Economy Today The Philippine economy seems comparatively well-equipped to weather the global financial crisis in the short term, partly as a result of the efforts over the past few years to control the fiscal deficit, bring down debt ratios, and adopt internationally-accepted banking sector capital adequacy standards. While direct financial exposure to problematic investments and financial institutions is limited, the impact of external shocks to economic growth, poverty alleviation, employment, remittances, credit availability, and overall investment prospects is a concern. GDP grew by 7.3% in 2007, the fastest annual pace of growth in over three decades--fueled by increased government and private construction expenditures; a robust information communications technology industry; improved post-drought agricultural harvests; and strong private consumption, spurred in part by $14.4 billion in remittances from overseas workers



(equivalent to about 10% of GDP). However, real year-on-year GDP growth slowed to 3.8% during 2008, reflecting the impact of high food and fuel prices and global financial uncertainties on the domestic economy. Overseas workers‘ remittances--which increased 13.7% year-on-year in 2008 to a new $16.4 billion record--helped cushion the impact of external shocks on economic growth, but began to slow during 2008‘s fourth quarter. Remittances are expected to grow 3%-4% in 2009 despite the global financial crisis, helping the economy avoid recession and supporting the balance of payments and international reserves. Most independent forecasts also currently see Philippine GDP growing within the government‘s 0.8%-1.8% targeted range for 2009. It will take a higher, sustained economic growth path to make more appreciable progress in poverty alleviation given the Philippines' annual population growth rate of 2.04%, one of the highest in Asia. The portion of the population living below the national poverty line increased from 30% to 33% between 2003 and 2006, equivalent to an additional 3.8 million poor Filipinos. Slower economic growth here and abroad, a soft domestic labor market, and uncertainties over overseas employment opportunities threaten to push more Filipinos into poverty. Employment and Poverty Today

Pressure on job creation may arise as the government unwinds its fiscal stimulus program. With the narrowing fiscal space, concern on the sustainability of public spending will eventually call for a reduction in spending. As job creation is largely driven by government spending (e.g., the CLEEP program), unemployment may rise with the weakening of public spending. Election-related spending may create additional buffer towards May 2010, especially for the informal labor sector. Notwithstanding measures taken by the Philippine authorities, the global recession is projected to throw 1.4 million Filipinos into poverty by 2010. Based on a macro-micro simulation exercise for the Philippines, the poverty rate is estimated to be 0.9 and 1.5 percentage points higher in 2009 and 2010 respectively as a result of the global recession, compared to what would have been without it. The impact of the crisis on urban areas, the manufacturing and services sectors, and for female-headed households is expected to be particularly high. Labor market conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly in 2009 and through 2010. Several factors point to this conclusion. First, while signs of a weakening labor market abound, the economic slowdown observed in 2008 and in the first months of 2009 has yet to be transmitted fully to the labor market, as labor market developments trail economic activity. Second, the global recession is likely to lead, again with a lag, to a slowdown in net OFW deployments as global unemployment rises. Finally, a structural factor is also adding to the cyclical factors in weakening the labor market, namely a projected sharp increase in the labor force during 2008-2010 resulting from population dynamics. The deteriorating labor market is estimated to first affect the non-poor urban and young workers and to then spread to the poor as under-employment and informality of jobs rise.

Regional Scenario: Northern Mindanao

Region Ten is still growing at a fast pace. This growth is the highest registered among the 17 regions in the country making the region the fastest growing regional economy in 2008. With the growth, the region increased its share to the GDP from 4.9 to 5.0 percent, the region being among the 6 regions with GDP share of 5% and above. Northern Mindanao still has the 3 rd highest per capita GRDP, nationwide. The region remains to be the biggest economy in Mindanao with a Gross Regional Domestic Product of PhP71.1 billion pesos.

Even with the economic slowdown, the regional economic structure continues its transformation from previously agriculture–led to more of services and industry. Even, the present structure is



still relatively balanced such that a good performance of one sector could more or less offset the declines in the other sectors.

The effects of the economic problems were manifested in the huge declines in the growths in the services and industry sectors. These, however were cushioned by the very good performance in the agriculture sector. This a reversal in sectoral performance in the previous years where

services and industry were the major drivers Agricultural production, on the whole, continues its increasing trend. Modest growths were noted in almost all crops specially for rice, although corn suffered the consequences of the bad weather in the first quarter. Livestock and fishery production registered modest increases, as well. In the Industry sector, what was evidently hit by the crisis the manufacturing sub-sector which grew less than half of what was realized in 2007. Being the biggest contributor in this sector at about 22 percent of the GRDP, it brought down the growth in the industry sector even as mining and quarrying sub-sector registered a 20% growth. Performance in the Industry sector is greatly affected by the slowdown in manufacturing industry. The slowdown in the Service Sector very pronounced in the Trade sub-sector which registered only 1.6% growth from a 10.7 growth in the previous year. Contributing on about 2.5%, the increase in government services was not enough to offset the huge reductions in the other sub-sectors. Growth in Services was mostly pulled down by the slowdown in trade. Poverty and GDP

The number of poor families increased by 6,516 between 2003 and 2006 in spite of the reduction in poverty incidence to 36.1 percent in 2006 from 37.7 percent in 2003. However, it is substantially higher than the national average of 26.9 percent and the plan target for 2006 of 29% to 31%.

However, even with our high growth regime, we are still hounded by poverty. NSCB estimates that for every 1% increase in per capita GRDP, poverty incidence will decrease by only 0.18%. This would show that growth in the economy and access to productive resources are not well distributed across the economic strata of the population. High GRDP growths did not translate into reduction in poverty as a 1% increase in per Capita GRDP will decrease poverty incidence by only 0.1794%. As of April 2009, the employment rate slightly dropped to 94.8% from 95% in April 2008. Underemployment, however, declined from 26.7% to 24.5 percent.

Provincial Economic Performance: Lanao del Norte

Economic Activities

The hierarchy of Lanao del Norte‘s specialization based on family income data as shown in the graph below are as follows: (A) community/social/personal services (28.90%); (B) agriculture/ fishery/forestry (26.40%); (C) wholesale/retail (13.10%); (D) transportation/storage/ communications (10.60%); (E) manufacturing (8.60%); (F) finance/real estate/business services; (G) construction (5%) and (H) electricity/gas/water.

A. Agriculture/Fishing/Forestry



While Lanao del Norte‘s industry specialization is on community/social/personal services sector, agriculture remains to be its economic driving force. About 40 percent of its total land area is devoted to crop production and other agriculture-related activities. The province‘s climate and topography is suitable to all kinds of crops with rice corn, coconut, banana, fruits, vegetables and rootcrops as the major agricultural products.

The fishery sector shall continue to given priority due to the high export potentials of existing products particularly seaweeds and crabs.

Crop Production Based on production volume and the relative importance to the province‘s economy, its main crops are palay, corn, coconut and banana. Calamansi is of emerging importance in relation to potential for contributing to local economic growth.

Palay. Lanao del Norte consistently ranks second to Bukidnon in the region in terms of total

regional palay production. In 2007, its production increased by 6.8% from 134,751 metric tons in 2006 to 143,905 metric tons. This is accompanied by the increase in the total area harvested by 4.3% or 1,619 hectares and the average yield per hectare at 3.7 metric tons/hectare. However, its average yield is still below the regional average of 3.9 metric tons/hectare in 2007.

Corn. The three provinces in the region including Lanao del Norte experienced increases in

corn production. Lanao del Norte posted the highest increase (15%) and Misamis Occidental, the lowest (4%). The regions‘ total production slightly increased by 9% as Bukidnon (which contribute 67% of the region‘s total production) went up by only 9%.

Coconut. Lanao del Norte has the highest nut production in the region. From 2005 to 2006,

production grew by 2%. The province of Bukidnon posted the highest growth rate of 12%. The other provinces recorded declines in nut production pulling down the region‘s nut production by 1%. As to mature nut production, the decline is brought about by a corresponding decrease in copra production. Meanwhile, the province‘s copra production increased by 3% or 3,239 metric ton from 119,039 MT in 2005 to 122,278 MT in 2006.. The increase is attributed to the favorable climate in Lanao del Norte. Production of green nut declined in Bukidnon (3%), Lanao del Norte (24%) and Misamis Occidental (14%). However, the region‘s production slightly went up by 2% from 2,424,085 in 2005 to 2,464,274 in 2006. This is attributed to the increases in Camiguin and Misamis Oriental, with 15% and six percent, respectively.

Banana. Approximately 8,760 hectares of agricultural areas are devoted to banana

production with an average yield of 31.9 metric tons per hectare. Lanao del Norte contributes about 31% to regional production in 2007. Production areas in spread across municipalities but the bulk of production is in the municipalities of Tubod-1875 hectares, Magsaysay-934 hectares, Sapad-714.5 hectares, Lala-385 hectares, Salvador-207 hectares, Matungao-163.78 hectares, Nunungan-161 hectares, Kauswagan-143 hectares, Baroy-111 hectares, Tagoloan-110 hectares. Total area production is 5493.55 hectares.

Calamansi. Calamansi is largely grown in the municipalities of Lala, Sapad, Kapatagn,

Salvador and Baroy covering an estimated area of 419 hectares with an estimated production volume of 270 metric tons per month. This supply goes to Cebu City and its neighboring cities



and provinces. In addition to raw calamansi as industry output, calamansi fruits are likewise processed into juice concentrates. A calamansi processing plant was established at barangay Pinuyak in the municipality of Lala with a daily capacity of 125 liters, which produces calamansi concentrate and ready-to-drink calamansi juice in PET bottles. The processing plant provides employment to over 87 members of the Pinuyak Farmers multipurpose cooperative.

Livestock and Poultry. The province‘s livestock inventory which is 9% relative to the region‘s

total production, managed to increase by 4% from 176,279 heads in 2006 to 182,628 heads in 2008 in spite of the decrease in cattle and carabao inventory by 5% and 3%, respectively. However, the province‘s poultry inventory which contributes 23% to the region‘s total in 2007, posted a decrease in inventory by 2% from 47,408 heads in 2006 to 46,466 heads in 2007. For fowls, chicken inventory for the province increased by 11% (from 1,228,909 heads in 2006 to 1,298,325 heads in CY 2007 with hefty increase noted in the inventory of native chicken.

Dairy. The Lanao Foundation Inc, (LFI) Dairy Project in the municipality of Sultan Naga

Dimaporo (SND) is established in four sites. It started with the importation of 50 dairy heifers in 2004. An additional of 1,063 heads dairy cows were imported in the next two succeeding years. At present, it has a herd population of 1,932 heads including the 146 non-dairy cows purchased by LFI for upgrading program. It is composed of four composite farm sites and still expanding with a current pasture development program of 500 hectares. The total land area is 1,484 hectares with a 2,243 A.U. carrying capacity. The current available livestock animal unit is 1,431.1 A.U. and could still accommodate 811.90 A.U. within this year. Its milk processing plant is equipped with a milking a parlor, milk processing plant and milk plant laboratory. The milk processing plant can process 3,500 liters of milk per hour. Its current production level is 35,000 liters per month.

Halal Meat. The Lanao Foundation Inc. (LFI) Halal Processing Plant will be catering for the

needs for halal meat for Moslem customers who rarely find said products in the department stores and other outlets, mainly in Lanao del Norte, Lanao deo Sur, Iligan City, Ozamiz City and other neighboring urban areas. The processing plant is established at Bangaan, SND, Lanao del Norte. The area is accessible to any land transportation since it is only 10 kms. away from Poblacion, SND, Lanao del Norte. It is capable to process 300 kg per day on corned beef, beef tapa and beef patties. With the volume of production, the Company has trained employees under the supervision of a production in-charge who is a Food Technologists.

Fish Production. Fish production in Lanao del Norte comes from three sources: commercial,

municipal and aquaculture. Aquaculture fish production is the major source which constitutes 64% of total fish production. The province‘s fish production in 2007 of 65,540 metric tons represents 46% of region‘s production.

Mudcrab. Lanao del Norte, particularly the municipalities of Kapatagan and Lala, is the

source of crablets for mudcrab culture outside the province. Mudcrab production in the province in 2007 is recorded at 2,945 metric tons.

Seaweeds. About 224 hectares are planted with seaweeds in the municipalities of

Kolambugan and Tubod providing for employment to more than a thousand seaweed growers. Seaweed production recorded a positive growth from 14,806 metric tons in 2005 to 27,524 metric tons in 2007. In 2007 alone, total domestic sale is recorded at P20.18 million.



Forestry. Among the provinces, only Lanao del Norte experienced a decline of 9.2% in production from 4.645 cubic meters in 2005 to 4,218 cubic meters in 2006. The decrease was due to the imposition of total log ban in the province per DAO 2006-13 issued by the DENR.

B. Trade, Industry and Tourism

DTI-Monitored Investment

Three provinces in the region, namely, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte and Camiguin experienced an increase in investment by 41%, 34% and 6%, respectively. However, the region‘s total investment was pulled down as investment of Misamis Oriental, which contributes 39.27% of the region‘s total investment, declined by 58% from 15,992.38 million in 2006 to 6,705.46 million in 2007.

C. Tourism Lanao del Norte which ranks 4th next to Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental posted a 9.2% increase with most arrivals coming from other places in the Philippines.

The increase is due to its doubled efforts in promoting the province as the ―Land of Beauty and Bounty‖. As manifestations of all these, various projects/activities were undertaken such as: i)

participation to national and local events like Philippine Travel Mart, Trade Fair and Pasundayag sa Northern Mindanao ii) exposures on TV and magazines such as Living Asia Channels, DOT Trail Magazine and DOT 10 Bulletin ii) establishment of the Provincial Museum that displays

maranao paraphernalia, antiques that has been donated by some government officials and private sector within the province, municipal tourist attractions and festival costumes, and turugan (a maranao royal house) and iii) preparations of different promotional materials like tour

packages, video presentations, flyers and brochures.

Provincial Skills Priorities

Under the PSALM Approach, occupational skills are critical if they are essential and indispensable in the operations of the firm within an industry. The Province‘s critical skills are determined through a survey with the various sectors, and were validated through a Sectoral Champion Consultation Workshop. The critical skills determination was based on the stakeholders‘/respondents‘ perception of the sector vis-à-vis assessment of the multi-level (global, national, regional and provincial levels) economic situation and outlook. The determination of the number of actual workers needed in a particular occupation in a specific sector was based on estimates which again the socio-economic growth of the province as well as the regional economic influence were used as the foundation. For the province of Lanao del Norte, the critical skills are determined on the basis of importance to the local economy, such that, the Services topped the list, followed by Agri-fishery, then the Industry and Trade. Under the major sectoral groupings are the following:

1. Services

Health Services

Social and Personal Services



Tourism and Hospitality Services

Information and Communications

2. Agriculture, Fishery & Forestry 3. Industry and Trade

a. Construction b. Metals & Engineering c. Processed Foods and Manufacturing d. Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning e. Electronics f. Electricity g. Trade (Wholesale & Retail) h. Land Transport and Automotive i. Others

Summary of Critical Skills by Sector:

SECTOR/INDUSTRY CRITICAL SKILLS DEMANDED/YEAR

2010 2011 2012 Total

Social & Personal Services 6,968 8,631 6,881 22,480

Health Services 13,795 24,760 9,885 48,440

Tourism & Hospitality Services 12,600 16,561 16,626 45,787

Information & Communications Technology ICT) 6,780 8,580 9,400 24,760

Agriculture, Fishery & Forestry 13,465 10,135 11,288 34,888

Processed Foods and Beverages 1,750 1,825 1,150 4,725

Construction Services 2,014 2,820 4,120 8,954

Metals & Engineering 2,500 2,200 2,200 6,900

Heating and Ventilation 100 200 350 650

Electronics 78 90 100 268

Electricity 325 387 384 1,096

Land Transports & Automotive 1,450 1,515 1,867 4,832

Trade (Wholesale/Retail) 700 700 700 2,100

Others 375 525 625 1,525



STRATEGIC RESONSE

Analysis of Skills Gaps and Proactive Leverages

Taking into consideration the priority skills identified in the previous chapter, the critical skills considered for the Provincial Skills Priorities took cognizance of the occupations the key sectors and industries as enumerated in the previous sections and chapters, the development trends and perspectives obtained in the different sectors of the economy of the global economy which trickles down into the local settings, national, regional and provincial. The pronouncements of the government in terms of poverty alleviation and proposed initiatives in the government‘s economic resiliency plan, which may be translated into TESD-related initiatives are also taken into consideration. A modest projection for programs and projects of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte that are in pipeline and are emerging, are also basis of skills analysis.

Causes of Skills Shortage, Oversupply and Mismatches:

A skills shortage occurs when the firms as buyers of skills find difficulties in sourcing out the skill from the labor market. The true skills shortage situation in the market is when the skills with a relatively high wage rate, but with no sellers of the said skill needed skill; or when labor is imported to the unavailability of said skills. Per information generated from the key informants, there are several factors that are contributory to the skills shortages and/or oversupply as follows: Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry Sector:

Skills of available farm worker lack the needed soft skills like leadership, communications, interpersonal skills, and community organizing skills

There are no TVET Providers that offer agri-fishery and forestry-related programs (non-degree) in the province, except 1 TESDA Technology Institute

There is still a stigma attached to Agri-fishery related qualifications

Agri-culture and fishery related short-term training programs offered as community-based technology programs are not really responsive to the actual needs of the community; such that existing assets in the community are not seriously being maximized

Though Lanao del Norte has a large fishing area, its water resource is not fully maximized as revenue-generating for the community engaged in fishing activities.

Limited availability of farm-based skills due to low regard to agricultural/farm worker as a gainful occupation

Skills requirement is limited to multinational companies‘ needs

There is problem on peace and order in areas covered by agricultural crops production Social and Other Personal Services:

There is a shortage of skills on Security Services because Training Providers are limited by other government regulatory bodies like the FSAG and concerned military institutions whose policies limit the effectiveness of TESDA Regulations

Most of the Security Training Agencies take TESDA‘s standards and regulations for compliance purposes only, such that, they don‘t care to even report the status of training and employment of their graduates, hence, supply and demand are not reliably determined

Recently, due to government‘s subsidized training initiatives like the Pangulong Gloria Scholarship (PGS), graduates are in qualifications like Bookkeeping, Security Services, Household Services, etc. are in surplus because there is no clear information as to what local industries that actually absorb or need them.



Health Sector:

There is an oversupply of caregivers because nurses who cannot pass the more stringent requirements of employment abroad ended up becoming caregivers. Doctors who also want to get employment abroad find the care giving occupation as the easiest gate pass while enrolling as nurses.

A number of industries find it hard to hire the right people resulting to many unfilled positions despite their being required/needed in hospitals, clinics and other health-related institutions

In the Philippines, in principle, there is the demand for health professionals to address the basic and more serious health needs of the people. But data on institutional profiles of the sector, needed number and status of hospitals, health centers and clinics to address the needs of the consuming public are not readily available.

In government health institutions, there are only a few positions specified under its plantilla posts. Caregivers have nowhere to practice their expertise before getting a job abroad, or even a temporary position where they can have actual industry exposure.

There is mismatch of health curriculum with the international standards. Aiming for global competitiveness requires infusing international industry requirements in the curriculum. This is where problems in the assessment activities usually come in such that the Test Package does not require Red Cross-specified competencies, yet, most schools/institutions are required by Red Cross to follow their standards in their instructions.

There is limited information as to where exactly the demands for health care practitioners come from, and where should the data come from, who generates the reliable data, etc. hence, data on supply and demand is conflicting.

Tourism

There are limited programs and providers of tourism-related occupations and its allied industries

Culinary Arts and Commercial Cooking have very limited enrollees despite high demands due to high cost of training particularly in the practical stage of training as well as during the assessment of skills.

Government perspective is based on what the international market wants, unmindful of the entrepreneurial avenues of the sector. But even with an entrepreneurial mindset, without the necessary capital infusion from healthy financial institutions tourism-related occupations may become futile, so supply is very limited.

The school calls their industry partners ―internship partners‖. The students and parents are told these establishments are tied up with them for the internship of the students. However, at the end of the training, not all graduates can be accommodated which resulted to a bad impression of the sector.

Tour Guiding and Travel Promotions are two occupations which the province of Lanao del Norte need to develop. Despite the province‘s objective of promotion the province, particularly the City of Iligan as tourist destination, but the needed support services to cater tourists‘ needs and sustain their attractions to the province is very limited. Training on Tour guiding is limited only to DOT-coordinated programs. No Training Providers yet are present in the Province due to unavailability of qualified trainers.

Manufacturing

From national industry perspective, manufacturing and engineering-related jobs essentially cover maintenance and repair of machineries installed in power generating



plants and in manufacturing facilities for textile, food, beverage and other consumer products only, of which, these jobs are mostly occupied by professionals.

These jobs are found in the domestic and overseas labor markets. In the domestic front, it is largely found in the state and privately managed industrial and special economic zones concentrated in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog and Cebu in Central Visayas region, while manufacturing activities in the Province are limited mostly on cottage industries.

In the manufacturing sector, the pressure is high to keep up with the advancements in new technologies to stay competitive. However, any technology changes embraced by a manufacturing plant are inextricably linked to new and continuing developments in the electronics field e.g. pneumatics, robotic, electro-mechanical which are very rare within the regional and provincial levels.

Construction

Most employers are still hesitant to fund their professional staff with the absence of a provision that would ensure their retention and continually serve them for certain periods of time.

There is a huge scarcity for qualified people to fill in the upper levels jobs in the construction sector. Decision-making skills cannot be taught overnight. For those required in the lower levels, the industry can send the existing staff and the new graduates for additional training, but still the employers are hesitant to invest for reasons of security of tenure.

Employers do not only prefer their newly hires to be just technically skilled, they want something more from their workers, such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, project management skills, safety and occupational health among others.

Electronics

The sector is well-organized and is blessed with an industry training policy however, it employs a seemingly bureaucratic system operating like an inverted pyramid in the number of people per level, which means:

- most people have to be trained first before being able to operate in plants - many have no working knowledge - few people can work independently within standard - fewer are able to effectively lead, teach and tackle people and task problems and - very few can initiate and deliver innovations In relation to engineering

undergraduates and graduates

There is no available test package yet for specialized competencies in electronics, hence, skills supply is mostly on Consumer Electronics and Mechatronics.

There are many talented Filipinos abroad, who have undergone specialized training in the electronics sector, and who need to find opportunities back home, the question is, do we have the database?

ICT & BPO

The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) is the umbrella organization for the fastest-growing industry in the Philippines: off-shoring and outsourcing (O&O). BPAP serves as the one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the country's key O&O services sector and has over 200 company members. This arrangement, accordingly limits the participation of other tech-voc providers in the sector, because they have to comply with tedious requirements of the association, lagging behind in meeting the number required by employers.



BPAP is doing marketing missions abroad and very aggressively negotiate to the investors for demands resulting to increasing demands for talents that BPAP alone cannot cope up in terms of recruitment and training.

Although training standards are available under this sector, but they are only limited to Contact Center Services, English Proficiency and Computer-Based Language Proficiency. Other competencies required in the BPO industries like Back Office management, people skills, etc. are not being provided, hence, graduates end up under trained.

Low level of awareness and willingness from students to explore careers in the BPO sector contributed to the shortage of skills. BPO is not yet a popular career of choice for the students because most of them want to be nurses. BPAP was not able to access many Universities both in Metro Manila and especially outside Metro Manila.

Various back office processing jobs such as HR, finance/accounting transaction, finance/accounting complex, engineering, ICT operations, general and supervisory jobs are not provided for in TESDA Training Standards, hence, graduates fall short of the industry requirements.

Trade (Wholesale and Retail)

According to DTI, there are around 800,000 retail firms in the country, including moms and pops (sari-sari stores) or micro-enterprises which are abundant job market absorbers. However, there is no school in the Philippines offering retail courses. Retailers largely rely on the firm-based actual exposure as a training avenue.

In Community-based training programs of the LGUs and NLAs, entrepreneurship training programs do not necessarily focused on retailing system and small business management, but mostly on entrepreneurship motivation and appreciation.

In retailing, one does not have to really go to school to be able to sell. But the need to study entrepreneurship principles arises with the need to professionalize the sector and become more competitive. Critical retail jobs are the front-liners and the store managers. There is a demand ratio of 5 front-liners to 1 manager. Frontliners are more critical. For every shop, small or big, in and outside the mall, a front-liner is needed.

Hence, the demand for front-liners is huge in both local and global markets. Concretely, demands for trained Filipino frontliners come from Kuwait and other Middle East countries, Singapore, Macau and Portugal, however, there is very limited skilled workers for this occupation, but the unemployed degree holders in accounting, commerce, education, and even nurses.

Sectoral Strategies and Priority Interventions

Major Issues and Challenges Strategic Response

Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry:

Agriculture still suffers from low productivity, low economies of scale, and inadequate infrastructure support

There is still severe problem on deforestation

Fisherfolks still practice destructive fishing methods due to lack f funds, and inadequate government support

Agricultural workers still have low impression on organic farming, hence, there is still a huge problem on ecological imbalance

Initiating dynamic, community-based, and participatory land-use planning processes that identify and mitigate the risks of natural resource degradation and other adverse environmental impacts

Socioeconomic support to improve the capacity of farmers and fisherfolk in poorer areas to manage efficiently their resources through holistic management systems, hand in hand with the equitable distribution of productive resources, access to capital, and employment opportunities;

Encouraging greater investment in human capital and rural infrastructure, including the improved use of information and communication technology, and




training and empowering municipal agricultural workers to work with farmers and fisherfolk in applying environmentally sound production methods; and

Continuing assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of environmental impacts in all segments of the food production chain through information management, decision-support systems, indicators of sustainability, and geographic referencing of information (especially by linking agro-ecological zone characteristics to district and national planning units.)

Massive promotion among farmers the use of organic farming and environment-friendly technologies and cultural practices as means of sustaining ecological balance and enhancing productivity

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Services:

The sector is still on its data generation and clarifying stage despite years of existence

There is huge curriculum mismatch between the industry (hospitality services) and the academe

Curriculum updating cannot keep abreast with the fast changing technology

Enterprise owners and operators need training on travel and hospitality related businesses

Government bureaucracy and political influences are controlling the promotion of tourism potentials

Professionalizing the whole industry from operators to staff for the whole sector and not for a particular company in terms of business management, marketing management, accounting, personnel management, etc.

Accrediting industry practitioners as part-time school lecturers by:

- creating measures to make tourism programs more industry attuned.

- harmonizing trainers’ requirements by CHED against PTTA recommendations and TESDA training standards.

Encouraging documentation of Tourism Benchmarks, Learning and Communication Materials to advocate tourism related programs and tourist attractions

Strengthening awareness raising and direct action programs of the sector in relation to divides between HEI and TVET programs and its implication to making ladderization

Inculcating among students what a quality sector employee is by incorporating in the curriculum the communication skills, people skills, teamwork, etc.

Providing cross-cultural learning opportunities to students and to establish international linkages

ICT and BPO Sector:

The BPO Industry is not yet popular in the country particularly in the Provinces

Huge demands cannot be coped-up by the BPAP

Skills specifically required by the BPO firms (Off-shoring and Outsourcing firms) are not being met by the TVET providers – curriculum mismatch.

Rapidly growing global demands have left a large number of skilled workers leaving

Enjoining TVET providers to incorporate in their training curricula among others technical proficiency in the industry or field of discipline covered under a particular BPO account

and a functional knowledge on world geography

Mainstreaming an English language proficiency program (with primary focus on conversational and business English) in all degree and non-degree programs

Strengthening IT, science, math and business related competencies beneficial for BPO and all other sectors

Massive campaigns in universities to improve awareness on BPO sector




their own sectors and industries and shifting to BPO services (e.g. nurses to call center agents, etc.)

Developing initiatives to improve the curriculum of program of the universities, facilities and faculty training

BPO Center to include in their pre-employment training a trainers’ training program with special focus on BPO requirements, and not just English proficiency

Working directly with select universities and interested schools in BPO programs making it as part of pre-elective courses to support careers in BPO particularly in regulated schools

Consider working with other industry groups to focus on initiatives for scaling up

Healthcare Services Sector:

Oversupply of nurses caused a shift-up in the tech-voc courses particularly caregivers.

Global demands for health workers are high yet the country’s excess labor supply have not taken advantage or maximized the opportunities

There is no updated and regular labor demand monitor on health workers

Lack of practice areas and venues for exposures for caregivers in the country

Generating honest-to-goodness data for public policy and action. We need to keep watch on demand and supply data, questions of standards, questions of curriculum, and the benchmark criteria that should be used to gauge and address the competitiveness situation of the country.

Harmonizing curriculum with those of some major foreign schools. This calls for an equivalency system and international benchmarks of what is acceptable.

Having accessible information and advice on local and overseas job and career prospects

Providing counseling services to graduates with focus on being assertive and hungry for information.

Manufacturing, Metals and Engineering:

Weak backward linkages of industries

Heavy dependence on imported raw materials and intermediate inputs

Litigious and comparably high costs in doing business

Rapid technological advancements cannot be coped up with the local industries

Regular sector forum for rationalizing & regular updating of curricular programs

Pre-employment training arrangements with industries

Define/clarify standard competencies that go with pre-employment education and training certificate

Construction Sector:

Rapid technological changes have left the educational institutions far behind

New graduates need re-training prior to absorption by the industries which is quiet costly

Piracy is common both local and foreign markets for experts and competent workers

Very limited number of training providers; hence, construction materials providers put up a training system only to promote their products

Tapping of industry practitioners as trainers for highly specialized skills

Standardization of professional fees (international standards) for specialized skills

Co-management system and subsidized training programs as focus of government policies

Electronics Sector:

Difficulty to attract duly-prepared graduates and retain trained people

Encouraging high investment in the sector inorder to produce globally competitive players and workers

Promotion and accreditation/recognition of competency




Pirating within sectors is rampant

Rampant brain-drain

standards used by company training programs

Encouraging company sponsorship for further training abroad through a competitive selection

Develop brain-gain strategy and incentive schemes

Trade (Wholesale and Retailing):

There is increasing influx of retailing business due to franchising, critical retail jobs do not necessary require training despite need to professionalize the business

To respond demands for frontliners abroad, there is a need for training and retraining or retail owners/managers/operators and retail workers

There is no school in the country offering retail courses, hiring companies and firms usually do the training for assimilation into the workplace

Designing and registering a training curriculum for retail training for frontliners ready for local and overseas deployment

Establishing apprentice and intern arrangements for OJTs to flexibly incorporate students to retail exposures, practice and knowledge base; coordinate with industry as to right timing for accepting OJTs etc.

Government to issue competency based certification for trained retail shop managers, workers and students (OJT, intern, apprentice) recognizable here and elsewhere outside the country.

Provincial TESD Investment Plan TESDA Lanao del Norte Provincial Office implementation strategy is still anchored on the TESDA implementing strategy frame – a Pro-active Job Matching Process where TESDA has adapted

the SEEK-FIND-TRAIN (SFT) strategy in aid to of its implementation of its social and economic functions. Briefly, the SFT Strategy is done through the following:

SEEK (jobs) through generation of domestic and international market intelligence report to pinpoint specific job requirements.

FIND (people) the right people who can be trained to fit the jobs in partnership with NGOs, social welfare agencies / institutions, school and community organizations.

TRAIN (people) using standards of quality for TVET developed in consultation with various industry sectors.

This pro-active matching process contributes to the best job-skills fit. TESDA also focuses on increasing productivity of implemented training programs by assisting individuals or groups who prefer to go into micro business, small and medium enterprises or entrepreneurship training. It is also through the SFT Strategy that the Provincial Investment Plan will revolve, while taking into consideration the province‘s responses to its recurring and most prevalent development issues and strategies. The Provincial TESD Investment Plan takes into account the Province‘s development goals, objectives and targets identified to address the development issues discussed in the previous chapters and sections.

These goals are translated into specific objectives and targets and corresponding strategies, programs, projects, and activities. Based on the Province‘s socio-economic investment plan,



corresponding TESD-related interventions are identified and imbedded into the Investment Plan for consideration by various players and stakeholders. The preferred spatial development strategies adopted by the Province of Lanao del Norte served as the foundation for all other socio-economic development undertakings, of which corresponding TESD interventions are also drawn up, to wit: a) two growth center development strategy, b) coastal corridor development strategy, and c) coastal-interior loop agri-industrial development strategy.

Responses to the Priority Industries’ Needs of the Lanao del Norte

Lanao del Norte‘s economic strength is in agriculture/fishery/forestry having the highest location quotient of 6.70. This means that the province is producing more than it requires of the province and thus these industries can be export-oriented. Based on the analysis of production performance and the growing contribution to economic activity and employment, the province indicated in its Plan to prioritize support systems for the following for two major sectors in the province that have major bearing on its economic development agenda, the Agri-Fishery Sector, and Tourism Sector. Priority industries under the Agri-fishery sector will be on: corn, palay, coconut, banana, calamansi, seaweeds, dairy, halal meat, mudcrab. For Tourism, needs are mostly focused on tourism promotion approaches relative to the existing tourist attractions on the Province.

Priority Industry TESD-related Strategic Responses Corn

Training Program on qualifications like Masonry, Small Engine Repairs & Maintenance, Agricultural Crops Production, Food Processing, Entrepreneurship, Handicrafts using corn by-products

Institutionalization of Labor Market Information

Research on appropriate environmentally-friendly technologies on Corn

Palay

Training Program on qualifications like Masonry, Small Engine Repairs & Maintenance, Agricultural Crops Production, Food Processing, Entrepreneurship, Handicrafts using Palay by-products


Research on appropriate environmentally-friendly technologies on Palay

Coconut

Training on Nursery Establishment and Maintenance

Community-based coconut processing training cum production programs

Research by TTIs on appropriate environmentally-friendly technologies on Coconut

Banana

Skills training on Banana Processing

Tie-up with Industry on special training on Banana Production

Intensification of Labor Market Information

Enjoining Training Providers and the LGU to conduct research on appropriate and environmentally-friendly banana technologies

Calamansi

Timely and updated research on Calamansi Processing technology that are economically viable and environmentally-friendly

Entrepreneurship development Training

Skills enhancement of organized groups on Calamansi growing and processing

Seaweeds

Training programs on Farm Machineries Repairs and Maintenance

Research on new environmentally-friendly seaweeds growing and processing technologies



Priority Industry TESD-related Strategic Responses Partnership with industries on a co-management scheme re establishment of

training center cum processing plant

Dairy

Registration of tech-voc programs that focus on Dairy Processing, Processing Plant maintenance, Forage and Pasture Growing, etc.

Encouraging establishment of training centers that focus on Dairy Technology including its forward and backward technologies

Entrepreneurship Development Training

Research on appropriate environmentally-friendly Dairy Technologies

Halal Meat

Registration of programs on Slaughtering Operations NC II

Establishment of a Training Center on Slaughtering and Butchering services

Designing of training programs and register said programs as NTR Halal Meat Processing Technologies

More registered programs on food processing, Commercial Cooking, Small Engine Repairs and Maintenance, Driving, etc.

Mudcrab

Encouraging establishment of a training Center that focus on Mariculture with special concentration on Mudcrab Production, Fish Culture, Fish Cage Production and other support system to fisheries

Registration of programs on Mariculture and Aquaculture

Identification and accreditation of trainers on Aquaculture

Establishing tie-up with a Training Providers for the provision of enhanced, cost-reasonable technologies

Tourism development

Encouraging providers to offer programs on Tourism Promotion, Tour Guiding, Travel Services, and other qualifications that support the 5As of Tourism

Accredit assessors and assessment centers on Tourism-related occupations

Tourism Promotion

Enhancement of Training Programs on Hotel and Restaurant Technology focusing on Bartending, Baking, Food & Beverages Services, etc. by LGU-based Providers

Encouraging TVIs and other Training Providers to offer programs on qualifications supporting to Tourism Promotion and Development

Enjoining LGUs and Congressional Offices to provide subsidized trainings and scholarships to students enrolling in Tourism-related qualifications and courses

Existing tourism attractions

Massive conduct of Tour Guiding Training Programs thorugh formal and informal sessions

Encouraging providers to offer Landscape Management, Parks and Recreation Development and Management, Events Management Services, etc. Potential Tourism Sites

Provincial TESD Investment Matrix

The table below presents the Province‘s objectives, strategies, the proposed interventions responding to socio-economic issues and challenges, as well as TESD – related ones. The objectives and targets are translated from the Plan‘s major development thrusts and strategies which are crafted from the Objective Tree of the Lanao del Norte‘s Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2007-2020 designed to strategically respond to the poverty alleviation needs of the Lanao del Norte. The programs, projects, and activities identified in the said Plan are retained and are categorically considered as socio-economic interventions. Complementing these



interventions are technical education and skills development (TESD) – related initiatives which make use of most of TESDA‘‘s existing strategies, programs and services.

OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES (per PDPFP)

TESD – RELATED INTERVENTIONS

1.Increased agricultural production and productivity

1.1 Provision of farm production support systems and facilities

Register more agri-fishery programs by TVIs and HEIs

Establish LGU-based Agri-fishery training centers

Accredit technology-based agri-fishery programs by NGOs and LGUs (both NTR and WTR)

1.2 Promote farm diversification Develop and accredit technology-based agri-fishery programs as clusters of competencies

1.3 Improvement in agricultural incomes to discourage conversion of agricultural land to other uses

Promote agricultural food processing programs among multi-sectoral training providers

2. Increased agricultural profitability

2.1 Comprehensive and integrated provision of farm profitability support system (markets, credit, input distribution system, product quality, processing facilities, entrepreneurship)

Institutionalize Agri-fishery related labor market information among CTECs and other providers

Institutionalize establishment of Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services

TVIs to institutionalize entrepreneurship programs as common competencies

2.2 Construction and upgrading of national and provincial roads

Encourage offering of construction-related courses by TVIs and HEIs

Accredit more assessors and technical experts on Construction and engineering Technology Particularly on: - Plumbing - Masonry - Carpentry - Tile Setting

3. Reduce vulnerability of population to natural calamities/disasters

3.1 Institutionalize disaster risk management at local levels

Develop environment-friendly technology-based community development programs by LGUs and other TVET Providers

4. Rehabilitate denuded watershed areas with active participation of people’s organization and other stakeholders

4.1 Institutionalize community-based watershed rehabilitation

Incorporate Entrepreneurship programs to all formal and non-formal skills and livelihood training programs

Identify and accredit Community-based trainers with entrepreneurial knowledge and competence



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS



5. Improved coastal and marine environment

Increased fish catch

Increased mangrove cover

Increased forest cover

5.1 Enhancement of LGU and community capacities for coastal resource management

Promote mariculture technology (Training Regulations) among fisherfolk organizations and LGU-based providers

Provide training subsidy through PGS on mariculture/aquaculture programs to organized groups

Register programs on aquaculture

Establish tie-up with expert educational institutions to provide technical expertise in the provision of livelihood-based programs

6. Increased economic activity and more employment and livelihood opportunities

6.1 Strengthening of enabling environment for local businesses/industries

Provision of Business Development Services through the Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services

6.2 Strengthening support systems for SMEs

Convergence approach to developing skills and livelihood by allied agencies (TESDA, DSWD, DOLE, etc.)

Massive conduct of entrepreneurship concepts in WTR and NTR as well as technology-based Community Training Programs

6.3 Promotion of the province as an alternative investment destination

Accredit Tour guiding and Tourism Promotion Assessors

Accredit Tour Guiding and Tourisms Promotion Assessment Centers

Encourage program offerings that support tourism development such as those in the health and wellness, hospitality services, etc.

Establish strong partnership with the LGUs (Tourism Offices) with TESDA re tourism development TVET programs

6.4 Full development of industries with high potentials for contributing to local economic growth

Enhancement of training capabilities of the existing TTIs (LNNAIS and STS) to offer programs on Food Processing, Agricultural Food Processing, including Dairy processing

Registration of programs (to legitimize and standardize the training programs)

Register program on Slaughtering

Encourage establishment of Slaughtering Training Center

6.5 institutional development of private sector to participate in industry level activities

Activate and empower the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee

Push for the PTESDC to sit as TESD Arm in the Provincial Development Council

6.6 Provision of employment facilitation skills

Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services to be installed in the LGUs

7. Managed population growth

7.1 Strengthening support and advocacy for population

Policy advocacy by PTESDC to design programs for women economic empowerment



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS



management programs through TVET under GAD Programs

8. Improved access to basic and higher level health services

8.1 Expansion of public health services

Assessment and certification of Rural Barangay Health Workers

Tie- up of LGUs and TESDA on accreditation of Rural Barangay Health Workers as experts

Registration of more health-related programs that support Disease Prevention, Environmental Sanitation, Maternal Health, Nutrition, etc.

8.3 Health facilities rationalization, development and improvement

Experts accreditation on Emergency Medical Services, Biomedical Services

Encourage TVIs and HEIs to offer programs supporting establishment and maintenance of Hospital Services

Offering of Dental Aides Program

8.4 Enforcement of RA 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act

Handicrafts Training under Technology-based Community Development Programs

9. Improved quality of basic education

9.1Implementation of a comprehensive program for universal access to quality basic education

Encourage use of YP4SC software among High Schools and LGU-based training Centers for proper career profiling

10. Higher quality of tertiary level of education for the province’s agri-industrial development requirements

10.1 Provision of support systems for the establishment of a local agricultural school

Register Tech-Voc Institution’s non-degree Agri-fishery programs

Certify trainers for Agri-Fishery through the Trainer Qualification and certification System

10.2 Develop relevant technical vocation education and provide appropriate facilities and support systems

Enhance absorptive capacity of LNNAIS in offering agri-related tech-voc programs in terms of support to facilities and equipment

Establish agri-fishery training centers through a co-management scheme

Encourage LGUs to establish Agri-fishery Training Centers

11. Higher provisions for marginalized and vulnerable groups and sectors with special needs

11.1 Develop a comprehensive and integrated program for sectors with special needs

Intensify participation of women in technology-based livelihood programs

Massive social marketing and advocacy on TESD –related concerns through the PTESDC

12. Improved access to affordable housing and shelter

12.1 Mainstream housing sector in the local plans and program

Continuation of TESDA Balik-Buhay Programs for the Internally-Displaced Persons

13. Improved household access to safe water and electricity

13.1 Expansion of missionary electrification

Institutionalize assessment and certification among Rural Barangay Electricians as assurance to quality services

14. Improved Fiscal Performance

14.1 Strategic use of ICT in improving systems and procedures

Massive PC Operations training programs among employees of the Provincial Government and Municipal LGUs



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS



Conduct of Computer Hardware Services NC II among selected IT People in the LGUs

15.Boundary conflicts within municipalities/Iligan City and outside Lanao del Norte resolved by 2013

15.1 Explore all options for possible settlement of overlapping boundary claims

Continuation of “Special Commitment” initiatives of TESDA for the Rebel Returnees

Tapping of Congressional Development Funds for the implementation of I-CARE for conflict areas

16. Peaceful and empowered communities

16.2 Increasing police visibility Intensify advocacy on standardization of Security Training Curricula (strictly follow the Training Regulation)

Impose mandatory assessment by Security training agencies prior to deployment

17. Improved LGU administrative and governance systems down to the barangay level

17.1 Institutionalization of local development planning down to the barangay level

Institutionalization of the City/Municipal Technical Education and Skills Development as critical component of the Municipal/Barangay Development Plans



PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Overall Plan Implementation Scheme This Chapter discusses the mechanisms, structure and systems that shall be put in place to ensure implementation of the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (PTESDP). It is organized into several subsections where the implementation procedures shall follow, to wit: 1) plan review, adoption and approval process, 2) plan advocacy, 3) institutional arrangement, and 4) financing schemes. Specific actions and activities leading to the operationalization of this Provincial TESD Plan covering the period 2010-2013 will commence upon the approval and adoption of this document by the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) and upon adoption as blue print for TESD interventions by the Provincial Development Council (PDC) of the Province of Lanao del Norte. Similarly, the implementation of this Plan will be guided by the policy directions stipulated in Chapter 2, as well as the development thrusts and strategies indicated in Chapter 6 of this Plan. However, the main approach in making this Plan workable for all stakeholders is for the TESDA Corporate Personnel to converge and partner with the various sectoral and institutional players of human resource development. Plan Review, Approval and Adoption Process:

Once the Plan is completed, the initial draft of the Plan should undergo a review and enhancement by the sectoral champions particularly the members of the PTESD committee. When there is a need, the sectoral committees of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) will be convened to revisit a particular section of the Plan in accordance to the mandate of the sector. The PTESDC will then approve the Plan, and endorse to the Provincial Development Council for adoption. This will serve as the blue print of the Council for TESD-related interventions since both the Province‘s socio-economic and physical development approaches are synergized with TESD interventions in the Plan. A PDC resolution will be needed to support the Plan‘s integration into the Province‘s development thrusts and interventions. This will give ‗teeth‘ to the Plan. The Plan maybe subjected to another endorsement for its subsequent replication at the City/Municipal level and adoption by the Sanggunaing Panlalawigan. Plan Advocacy:

The existing structures at the provincial level will be considered as mechanisms to advocate the adoption and implementation of the Plan. For the TESDA-regulated institutions, TVIs and other players that have stake in TESDA‘s existing programs and services will have to adhere the policies and strategies stipulated in the Plan, such as consideration of the Provincial Skills Priorities in terms of program offering, etc. As a support mechanism to the Province‘s development agenda, it will rely solely on the efforts of the PTESDC to advocate the Plan to all sectors that have stakes in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The move to replicate the TESDCs at the City/Municipal Level, as well as tapping of existing TVET partners (CTECs, TVI Association, Experts Panel, etc.) shall be the major approach in promoting and



harmonizing efforts for implementing the Plan from provincial down to the barangay levels. Likewise, the Plan will also be presented to the different local special bodies and local leagues.

Institutional Arrangement The effective implementation of the PTESD Plan can be futile if TESDA-Lanao del Norte will be left alone to carry out the tasks. As manager of the TVET Sector, the task of managing training and development interventions is enormous and multifaceted, the reason why TESDA is promoting partnership and convergent approaches in the delivery of its mandates. This limitation is also compounded by the scarcity of management resources, such as manpower, money and machine. Hence, to address the major constraining factor, which is budgetary in nature, there is a need to come up with a strong and vigorous partnership with various stakeholders. With this situation, a self-reliant approach through social mobilization and linkaging with the rest of the TVET stakeholders becomes a practical solution. Hence, an institutional arrangement will keep the Plan moving for the rest of the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation periods. The following are critical actions to be considered inorder to fast track the adoption and implementation of the Plan at all institutional and sectoral levels in the Province of Lanao del Norte:

1. Expanding and Strengthening Convergence/Linkage with Critical Stakeholders2 2. Intensifying Social Marketing Advocacy (SMA) Activities 3. Establishing and Strengthening Linkages with Members of the Legislature3 4. Capability-Building Programs of TESDA and Its Partners4

Fund requirements and Sourcing Approaches There is no specific amount required to carry out all the identified programs and projects in the Plan as there is still a need to come up with an investment Plan by LGU and institutional levels on an annual basis. This will be generated only once concerned institutions and organizations frame up their Annual Investment Programs from this Plan. Basing on the magnanimous development objectives identified by the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte, there is a need for the Local Finance Committee to incorporate in their strategic financial plan the resources and resource mobilization approaches to finance the TESD-related programs and projects identified in the Plan. An investment and donor‘s forum shall be undertaken for the sector with more urgent needs. The TESDA-Lanao del Norte Provincial Office, on the other hand, will need to exhaust its annual budget to coordinate and facilitate implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies and ―must-do‖ programs, projects, and activities stipulated in the Plan which will be translated into workable Annual Work and Financial Plans. However, despite TESDA‘s regular annual budget, there is still a need to source out funds to support the thrusts and priorities of the TVET sector considering the government's meager resources. Thus, the following activities must be undertaken:

2 As retained and re-adopted from the RTESD Plan 2005-2009, Chapter 6, p. 91

3 As retained and re-adopted from the RTESD Plan 2005-2009, Chapter 6, p. 92

4 Ibid. p.92



a. Budget session among Local Finance Committees at the LGUs maximizing their Training and Livelihood Funds as approved by their Sangguniang Bayan Members

b. "Pledging session" among the TVET stakeholders to finalize commitments and support on the program interventions;

c. Encourage capability-building programs on Project Proposal Writing and Feasibility Preparation and packaging as basis to generate funds either for local and foreign funding particularly for special development programs not covered by local budgets



PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Monitoring and Evaluation Logical Framework Regular and periodic monitoring of the plan will be conducted to thresh out concerns and problems in plan implementation. The findings and results of monitoring will be used as bases in the plan updating activities. The implementation of the Plan by the Authority will be monitored through the usual Agency Monitoring System where the annual provincial accomplishment reports are reflected based on Key Result Areas. This Monitoring System will identify indicators of performance by all sectors involved in TVET implementation, particularly those reflected in the Agency‘s Work and Financial Plan. For other TESD programs not captured in the Work and Financial Plan, separate tools and instruments will be designed to capture the outcome and impacts of the development interventions. The relationship framework of the Plan‘s Monitoring and Evaluation System revolves into three major components, namely: the Key Performance Indicators, the Tools and Instruments, and the Monitoring Structure. The Plan will be monitored and evaluated in terms of the following: 1) its impact to the target beneficiaries, 2) status of performance of its implemented priority programs and projects, 3) impact of the programs to the TVET Providers, and 4) TVET Priorities vis-à-vis the status of TVET partnership and linkages that help in the implementation of the PTESD Plan. On the other hand, for development interventions that involved TESD-related approaches, partner agencies or institutions‘ prescribed M & E tools and instruments shall be adopted of which TESDA will translate said performance outputs into its prescribed Monet forms as follows:

Sector Monitoring System5

The sector monitoring is a manual processing which uses several monitoring forms coded like MIS 01, MIS 02, MIS 03, and MIS 04 depending on the type of information and data needed. It needs a careful input and processing of data by the user to provide reliable information. The sector monitoring system is designed to generate periodic updates on enrolment, graduates and other related information on TESD. It also generates information on status of implementation of programs and projects identified in the PTESDP as anchored on the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (NTESDP). It also aims to generate information as to the type of sectors the skills training are conducted (e.g, agri-fishery, tourism, food & beverage, etc), the duration of the training, training costs, number of hours and age level of the trainees.

TESDA Monitoring Network (Monet)

The TESDA Monitoring Network or TESDA Monet is a web-based monitoring report system officially used by TESDA Offices and Operating Units lodged at the Management Information System (MIS) Units. The official data and reports on program accomplishments are sourced out from only those submitted through the TESDA Monet which will form part of the Agency‘s performance assessment. The TESDA Monet also makes use of the prescribed templates in generating the needed inputs for the database system. Forms and templates are coded per type of data such as MIS 02-01 for Competency Assessment and Certification (CAC), MIS 03-02 for Massive Training Reports, etc.

5 Ibid.p.97



However, there are data and information vital for the assessment of this Plan that cannot be captured by the TESDA Monitoring System. Hence, forms will be designed and customized according to types of development interventions to be monitored and evaluated. Most evaluative information such as changes in the behavior of people in the community as a result of TESD intervention, impact of TESD programs on the lives of the beneficiaries, and other developmental and qualitative information may adopt several types of survey forms such as the Visitor‘s Survey and the Household Survey.

Monitoring Structure6 The structure follows that of the TESDA Provincial Office – PTESDC partnership as the main mechanism for monitoring plan implementation through policy advocacy among LGUs and other partners vis-à-vis submission of TESD-related outputs. The replicated TESDCs at the city/municipal levels as well as the Community Training and Employment Coordinators as TESDA‘s intermediaries at the local levels will be the Plan‘s monitor. The generated data and information will then be inputted to the next higher level monitor, the RTESDC and the TESDA Regional Office.

Updating The PTESDP shall be updated every three years to capture changes in the demand and supply

situation of the TESD market as well as to reflect the recent development in the planning environment. It shall incorporate changes in the Province’s socio-economic situations, labor market scenarios, sectoral priorities and challenges and changes in development agenda of the

national, provincial and municipal levels.

6 RTESD Plan 2005-2009, with slight updating/revisions



Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION



Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

Background/Rationale

ognizant of the need for highly competitive manpower in the areas of technology and other highly specialized fields of knowledge, higher learning also requires quality and relevant instruction, as much as upgraded instructional and learning facilities that would meet the

requirements of both domestic and international labor market. To respond to this need, government must continue to invest in human resource development at all levels, from early childhood to primary and secondary learning, and towards a ladderized interface between technical-vocational and college education. The Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013 is our response to the government‘s mandate to coordinate all skills training and development efforts of the Province of Lanao del Norte and the country as a whole on one hand; and to formulate a plan for the optimum allocation, development and utilization of skilled workers for employment and technology development for economic and social growth on the other hand.

In consonance with the Medium Term Philippine/regional Development Plans, 2010-2013, the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013, and the Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2010-2013, the Provincial technical Education and Skills development Plan will serve as the blueprint for technical education and skills development interventions in the Province. As such, it will guide and harmonize all Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiatives and activities in the Province into common and unified directions which will enhance the Province‘s resources and alleviate the constituencies from poverty through self and wage- employment opportunities.

Anchored on the development agenda of the Province of Lanao del Norte, this document contains the premises, the challenges, and responses to global, national and local issues affecting the TVET sector, such that, it will lead the Province towards realization of its development objectives.

The Plan‘s focus area is the Province of Lanao del Norte, created by virtue of Republic Act 2228, now headed by the incumbent Provincial Governor, Hon. Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo, the seventh Governor since the Province‘s creation. In synergy with the development objectives reflected in the Province‘s Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2007-2013, the PTESD Plan aims to:

a) Re-affirm the national, regional and most particularly the provincial development visions b) Provide the analytical basis for understanding the prevalent socio-economic conditions,

socio-economic outlook in the next three years, and identifying key development issues and challenges, as well as opportunities that have bearing on the Province‘s development agenda

c) Translate the multi-level visions into implementable strategies and policies responding to TESD issues and challenges

d) Identify priority programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) consistent with the proposed strategies and policies, and

e) Serve as basis for investment programming, budgeting, and subsequent implementation of TESD initiatives

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f) Provide an effective monitoring and evaluation mechanism for assessing the impact of the PPAs reflected in the Plan, and for evaluating effectiveness of the Plan itself by serving as the key link in the network of plans with TESD contexts.

Coverage of the Plan

Duration-wise, the PTESD Plan is a 3-year term consistent with the Medium Term development Plan and the NTESD Plan. It is intended to coincide with the political terms of Local Chief Executives. However, the assessment of this Plan must extend beyond the medium-term to consider long-term trends inorder to generate a more comprehensive inputs for the next planning period. Geographically, the Plan does not limit itself to political boundaries of the Province, which means that its implementation embraces the whole Province of Lanao del Norte which includes the independent city of Iligan (now a Lone District) and the 22 component municipalities. The planning environment of the PTESD Plan includes all major sectors (categorized into type of economic and social activity) relevant to the development of the province. It endeavors to use sectoral data which are consistent with global, national, and city/municipal data to establish context.

Outline of the Plan

The Plan is divided into nine chapters which provide comprehensive discussions, as follows:

Introduction: This lays down the backdrop of the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (PTESDP), its objectives, context, and coverage.

Policy Directions: This section outlines the Authority‘s (TESDA) mandates and core

business per RA 7796, the National Development Directions under the PGMA administration, the Regional Development Agenda of Northern Mindanao, and ultimately, the elements of the province‘s long-term vision, popularized as Vision 2020 section. The multi-layered policy directions are taken into account to align the Province Vision 2020, which is a shared vision of the constituents of Lanao del Norte being crafted through a series of stakeholders consultation. This section also discusses the process in crafting the Provincial TESD Plan 2010-2013.

Planning Environment: This section describes and analyzes the social, economic, and

physical environment of the province, which serves as basis for identifying development challenges and issues and subsequent courses of action (strategies, plans, programs and activities). It focuses on the Province‘s physical features, social and cultural demographics, and major socio-economic indicators that have bearing on the Province‘s development agenda. This also presents the profile of some stakeholders active in TVET provision in Lanao del Norte

Provincial TESD Framework: This section summarizes the development issues and

concerns generated from the analysis of the planning environment. The chapter subsequently outlines the province‘s development goals, objectives, strategies and specific interventions vis-à-vis the TVET issues and challenges at the macro-level. Likewise, the major issues and challenges in relation to TESDA Mandate, as well as those



identified at the sector level are being considered. The integrated development strategies and approaches responding to the identified issues and challenges in subsequent chapters are supported by this section.

Priority Sectors and Industries: This section provides relevant labor market scenarios at

various levels- global, national, regional and provincial. The economic outlook is being considered as prospects of employment and livelihood creation by the constituencies of Lanao del Norte. Subsequently, this section provides avenues for TVET graduates and professionals, as well as other sectors in the Province global placements, for the TVET Providers for capability-building and enhancement initiatives, and industry establishments and support mechanisms. It also presents the province‘s demand for critical skills that would fill-in the vacuum between demand and supply mismatches

Strategic Response: This section provides discussions on critical skills‘ supply, demand, and mismatches vis-à-vis requirements of the industries and other job markets both local and global. Reasons for skills shortages, oversupply and mismatches are presented by priority sector. Likewise, Strategic Responses on sector level and by priority industry/product of high economic importance of the Province are discussed. A provincial TESD investment matrix is generated to inject TESD interventions into the Province‘s development strategies.

Plan Implementation Mechanism: This chapter discusses the steps, processes and

support systems to ensure that the PTESD Plan is adopted and implemented by various stakeholders in the province. It also provides ideas on fund sourcing approaches.

Plan Monitoring and Evaluation: Under this section, Plan monitoring and evaluation

mechanism is discussed. For TVET and TESD-related concerns, approaches are focused on TESDA‘s established Sector Monitoring System, while qualitative, evaluative information is left to the partners‘ other workable tools and instruments.

Annexes: This last section presents additional information that supplements the contents

of the Plan.



Chapter 2: POLICY

DIRECTIONS



Chapter 2 POLICY DIRECTIONS

TESDA Vision and Mission Statement

ESDA was created as part of the tertiary education by virtue of Republic Act 7796 known as the ―Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994. It covers post-secondary technical vocational education and training (TVET). The management is trifocal,

harmonized and coordinated through the Philippine Task Force on Education in which members from the academe and the industry are included. It creation was meant to reduce overlapping in skills development activities initiated by various public and private sector agencies, and to provide national directions for the country's technical-vocational education and training (TVET) system. Hence, a major thrust of TESDA is the formulation of a comprehensive development plan for middle-level manpower based on the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan. This plan shall provide for a reformed industry-based training program that includes apprenticeship, dual training system and other similar schemes.

TESDA Mandate:

The essence of TESDA‘s existence is to enhance employability of the middle-level workforce through the provision of relevant, accessible, high quality and efficient technical education and skills development (TESD) responsive to and in accordance with the Philippine Development Goals and Objectives. TESDA‘s goals and objectives are very clear. They define the primary output of TESDA which is quality middle-level manpower who can cope up with the demand of global competitiveness. This entails acquisition of competencies at par with international standards including critical and creative thinking, as well as positive work attitudes and values. These goals and objectives call for a Pro-Active TESDA that acts as catalyst in a labor-market directed, private sector-led and

market-driven TVET. Specifically, TESDA is mandated to:

1. Integrate, coordinate and monitor skills development programs; 2. Restructure efforts to promote and develop middle-level manpower; 3. Approve skills standards and tests; 4. Develop an accreditation system for institutions involved in middle-level manpower

development; 5. Fund programs and projects for technical education and skills development; and 6. Assist trainers training programs.

Overall, TESDA formulates manpower and skills plans, sets appropriate skills standards and

tests, coordinates and monitors manpower policies and programs, and provides policy directions and guidelines for resource allocation for the TVET institutions in both the private and public sectors.

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TESDA Vision, Mission and Goals:

The vision, mission, and value statement of TESDA express its highest aspirations and reasons for being and serve as the unifying framework for all its activities. Vision. TESDA is the leading partner in the development of the Filipino workforce with world class competence and positive work values. Mission. TESDA provides directions, policies, programs and standards towards quality technical education and skills development. Value Statement. TESDA believes in demonstrated competence, institutional integrity, personal commitment and deep sense of nationalism.


TESDA‘s role in workforce development is defined by quality products and services in the areas of Direction Setting, Standards Setting and Systems Development, Support to TVET Provision, and Institutional Capacity Building which are its core business. The TESDA‘s Core Business is to provide national leadership in developing a skilled workforce in the country. Primarily, this involves ensuring sufficient provision of skilled workers and technicians to meet international work standards as well as the needs of local enterprises. It also includes ensuring access to technical education for the greater majority of the Filipinos. Direction Setting. Central to TESDA‘s role as an authority and national leader in TVET is being able to provide a clear sense of direction to the TVET sector. One major tangible output of TESDA under its Direction Setting concern is facilitating the crafting of the medium term plan for the TVET sector, the National/Regional/Provincial TESD Plan. The Plan defines the TESD response to the national development challenges of poverty alleviation through economic growth. It envisions a globally competent Filipino workforce able to

produce quality products and services either in the domestic or overseas market. It commits to deliver improved access and equity in TVET, improved assessment and certification, and enhanced employability of TVET graduates. Standards Setting and Systems Development. TESDA as a national leader shall be responsible for ensuring quality in all aspects of TVET. The key element is standards which refer not only to skills of the workforce and the TVET institutions but also to processes and systems adopted in the sector. These standards are benchmarks against which we can measure performances of workers and students, as well as TVET institutions. Support to TVET Provision. TESDA is responsible to ensure that opportunities in TVET are available whether they are provided by the government or the private sector. As the Authority in TVET, TESDA provides technical supervision over the various public and private TVET providers. Focus shall be given in building the capability and capacity of TVET providers, including the LGUs, as well as providing scholarship to the beneficiaries.



Institutional Capacity Building. For TESDA to provide the required services and deliver its core business, it must have the internal capacity and capability. Therefore, Institutional Capacity Building is necessary to build its competencies along the different requirements of its direction setting, skills standards and systems development, and support to TVET provision responsibilities. This core business also involves the installation of TESDA Quality Management System at all levels and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the different systems and

processes in the organization.

TESDA’s Ultimate Role in the TVET Sector: The New Paradigm

The role of TESDA is straddling between social and economic objectives; between the education and training sector and the employment sector. It identifies in-demand jobs and its job requirements and applies the strategies of seek, find and train the unemployed; achieving both economic and social development and generating the best jobs for the Filipinos. TESDA supports both the government education sector and technical vocational work with TVET, thus the mandate of the TVET Sector is to ensure at the end of the day that people are trained and trained people gets job.

Figure 2.1: TESDA Core Business

AUTHORITY

•Regulator

•Enabler

•Manager

•Promoter

TESDA Core Business





Fighting poverty and building prosperity for the greatest number of the Filipino people are the main concerns the national government has set to pursue in the next five years. To achieve these, strategic measures are laid out for the creation of jobs, improving access to education, improving fiscal strength, decentralizing development, and promotion of national harmony. The President has launched the following 10-point legacy of development which spells out the priority areas of concern in order to BEAT THE ODDS: Balanced budget, Education (improving access), Automated elections, Transport and Digital Infrastructure development, Terminating NPA and MILF hostilities, Healing the wounds of EDSA, Electricity to all barangays and water to all municipalities, Opportunities to create Jobs, Decentralization, Decongestion of Metro Manila, Subic-Clark development.

The basic task of the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP), 2004-2010 is to fight poverty by building prosperity for the greatest number of the Filipino people. The country must

open up economic opportunities, maintain sociopolitical stability, and promote good stewardship—all to ensure better quality of life of its citizens. The country will focus on strategic measures and activities, which will spur economic growth and create jobs. This can only be done with a common purpose to put the economic house back in working order.

Regional Development Long-Term Vision

To be the leading industrial and trade center in Mindanao with vibrant, skilled and productive men and women enjoying equal opportunities in harnessing the potentials and resources in building a decent, harmonious, peaceful and healthful living environment.

While industry development will be vigorously pursued, especially within the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor, the agriculture sector will remain as a major contributor to the economy and will be the main source of the region‘s employment. Hence, development in agriculture will be given

appropriate attention especially in the production of high value crops and the establishment of agri-processing centers. Medium-Term Development Goal As the previous medium-term goal of becoming the major transshipment hub in Mindanao is slowly being realized with the improvement of the region‘s major seaports, the setting up of an international standard airport, and the establishment of infrastructure arteries, Region X is ready to assert its role as a major leader in the production of high-value, high-yielding crops and other agri-based goods, and to present itself as the most competitive, efficient, and attractive venue for industrial ventures in Mindanao.

The role of local government units will be crucial in establishing incentives, support facilities, and ensuring a friendly business climate for prompt and easy processing of permits and licenses. The Plan period will see a transformation of LGUs from a highly regulatory role to one that is facilitative, assistive, and promotive. This is expected to further spur the growth of home-based, small and medium enterprises taking advantage of available local resources and pre-determined domestic and foreign markets.



Educational and training institutions will play an important role in terms of preparing the region‘s manpower to be ready for the demands of present and future industries and businesses. A mechanism for regularly assessing the region‘s employment opportunities, here and abroad, needs to be put in place in order to guide schools in curriculum development. The Region will uphold as a guiding principle, the private sector as the economy‘s main engine of growth, while the government, as orchestrator of development that encourages and promotes the participation of the private sector and supports or nurtures its growth. Thus, the government sector will engage only in projects that are public in nature or if private in character, does not compete with existing activities that are amply provided by the private sector. While pursuing growth, the region‘s development activities shall provide equal opportunities to both men and women, and ensure that development accrue to all sectors of society. The region will continue to adhere to sustainable approaches to protect and conserve natural and man-made resources so that the benefits reaped today will continue to be enjoyed by future generations. Growth in the tourism sector will be achieved in a manner that respect, protection, and preservation of indigenous beliefs, tradition, cultural heritage, and overall environmental integrity are not compromised.

Provincial Development Plan of Lanao Del Norte: Its Vision

The long-term vision of the province of Lanao del Norte is dubbed as Vision 2020. Year 2020 is

the indicative time frame for the realization of the vision. It states that Lanao del Norte is envisioned to become . . .

―a globally competitive agri-industrial community of God loving, ecology conscious, culturally diverse people working together in peace and harmony to achieve equity and prosperity”.

This vision statement was crafted through a series of multi-stakeholder consultations. In effect, it is a vision shared by the constituency of Lanao del Norte. To translate the vision into measurable terms, the statement was chunked into parts called the vision elements. Corresponding success indicators were attached to each vision element, viz: Table 2.1: Lanao del Norte’s Vision Elements as Translated into Success Indicators

Vision Element Success Indicator

Global competitiveness Volume of exports by commodity

Agri-industrial community Agri-based processing facilities and markets of finished products

God-loving people/community Faith based initiatives

Ecology conscious Ecology-oriented organizations, projects; healthy environment

Culturally diverse Presence of cultural festivals; Christians-Muslims joint undertakings including celebration of religious activities

Working together Participatory implementation of projects with various stakeholders equitably represented



Vision Element Success Indicator

Peace and harmony Absence of armed conflict; sustainable resolution of family feuds

Equity Equitable access to employment opportunities and access to socio-

economic benefits; equitable wealth distribution

Prosperity Increased literacy, longer life expectancy, improved access to amenities (housing, recreation, transportation, communication, personal care, etc)

Well developed and maintained infrastructure and facilities

The Vision Translated into an Executive Agenda: The Provincial Development Plan

The vision statement is the take-off in formulating the three-year agenda of the Provincial Governor. The incumbent Governor, Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, translated the vision into a three-point agenda: social development, rural livelihood and infrastructure. His development framework for the three year slice of the PDPFP is shown in Figure 1 below:

Figure 2.2: Development Framework of Lanao del Norte vis-à-vis Long Term Vision




he preparation of the TESDA Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (PTESDP) underwent a series of participative discussions at the different levels of the organization. Agreements from the different consultation-workshops, meetings, and

conferences were integrated and served as major inputs in the Plan. It is a collaborative, collective effort of the various stakeholders of TESDA involving the TVIs, the Industry Sector, the Private sector and inputs from National Line Agencies and the Local Government Units. Prior to the updating of the previous PTESD Plan, a planning workshop for the Planning Officers of the 5 operating units of TESDA-10 was conducted at Iligan City last July 23-24, 2009. The said workshop was designed to equip the Planning officers with Planning concepts and principles inorder to come up with a common understanding of TESDA‘s Planning Process. It was also designed to come up with a uniform approach to planning, agree on the formats of the Plan in terms of content which covers eight major chapters. During the workshop, the participants agreed to revise the Provincial Skills Priorities Survey form as well as the PSP Summary Form to make it more client-friendly. Hence, aside from the usual priority plans and programs as major inclusion in the Plan, it was also agreed to make the Provincial Investment Priorities and Provincial Priorities as critical components of the Plan. Consequently, the PTESD Planning Process has eight major stages as follows: STEP 1: Area Research: Physical and Contextual Literature reviews on development planning approaches as well as multi-level policy directions were undertaken as major inputs to the Plan. These inputs are created as a knowledge base from which further work would evolve. Literature reviews will be completed on the following topics: Topic 1: Policy Directions

TESDA Vision and Mission Statement National and Local VMOs relevant to the paper Provincial Development Plan

Topic 2: Planning Environment

Stakeholders‘ Profile Physical and demographics Labor Market Information Compilation of available statistics on poverty levels, employment, and other socio-

economics measures

STEP 2: Defining TESD Development Directions vi-a-vis Priority Investment Plans In order to appropriately assess the planning environment, and at the same time determine the province‘s development agenda, compilation of Annual Investment Plans of the Province of Lanao Norte and Iligan City was undertaken. This was to synergize the province development directions with TESDA‘s TESD development directions. STEP 3: Development/Enhancement of PSP Survey Tool

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Using the knowledge gained in steps 1 and 2, as well as the inputs (particularly the PSALM Approach) during the Planning Officers‘ Workshop, the Provincial PSP Survey Form and the PSP Summary Form were revised and enhanced. The enhancement was made inorder to capture the extent to which the TVET issues and challenges as well as he employment outlook have contributed to the supply and demand of critical skills (as defined by the indicators previously identified. This tool will be used by the survey team for an initial gathering and analysis of the Provincial Skills Priorities. STEP 4. The Provincial Investment Priorities: Survey Using the enhanced PSP Forms, a survey on critical skills was conducted using all means of communication such as email, postal services and telefax. Respondents were categorized into five, namely, the academe sector, the industry sector, the national line agencies, and Local Government Units, and the private sector. STEP 5. PSP Validation Workshop

After the initial inputs were consolidated, two major Focused Group Discussions among representatives of key industries/sectors (the Demand side) and the TVIs of Lanao del Norte (the Supply Side) were held in January, 2009 to validate the ciritical skills gathered during the survey and to generate labor-market information particularly on the following essentials for TVET planning.

2. Critical job skill in sector and industries; 2. The present and prospective shortage situation of critical job skills; 3. The most likely reasons for such skills shortage; and 4. The reasons and attributes to either TVET or non-TVET factors.

For the TESD - related reasons, the group realized the need to upgrade their curriculum and the trainors‘ expertise as well as their facilities to meet the demand of industry. The industry on the other hand should provide signals to TVET on their skill requirements. There was therefore a need for consultations and dialogues as well as collaborative planning in order to adopt some training modalities where the industries can assist or support the efforts of government through apprenticeship, learnership, dualized training system and industry immersion. This became a feasible solution to address the entry-level skills requirement of the job. The TVET supply mismatched with the industry needs. Schools keep on offering courses that had no market opportunities , but only for convenient reason due to available facilities or capability to conduct said sources of technology . TVET graduates possessed the skills that the industry already consider obsolete in their operation. STEP 6. The Provincial Investment Priorities: Endorsement by PTESDC The list of identified critical job skills were submitted to the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) to examine the list against the development agenda of the province. They analyzed the causes of the skills shortage into TESD - related and non-TESD related. Once the PSP matches with the Provincial development agenda, then, a resolution supporting and endorsing the PSP is made and became an integral part of the PTESD Plan. STEP 7: PTESD Plan Writeshop: Analysis and Recommendations

The TESDA Provincial Office would compile all data collected during the administration of the



PSP Survey Tool as validated by the Sectoral Champions, consolidate the TVET Issues and challenges generated during the Focused Group Discussions and analyze the results. The analysis would be compiled in a final report which would contain the following:

2. Introduction 3. Policy Directions 4. Planning Environment 5. Provincial TESD Framework 6. Priority Sectors and Industries 6. Strategic Response 7. Plan Implementation 8. Plan Monitoring and Evaluation 9. Annexes

In addition, the final report would contain the recommendations for improving TESD interventions vis-à-vis the planning environment. These recommendations would be based on all relevant findings and may be drawn from the literature review, focus groups, interviews, and survey tool results.

STEP 8: The Final Report: PTESDC Review and Endorsement

A final report would be submitted to the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) for final review endorsement to the TESDA Regional Office 10 for monitoring and evaluation and to concerned stakeholders as their blueprint for TESD-related interventions.



Chapter 3: THE PLANNING

ENVIRONMENT



Chapter 3 THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENT

Physical and Demographics

Physical Features

n the regional context, the Province is situated in northern Mindanao. It is bounded on the north by Iligan Bay, on the northeastern side by the Province of Misamis Oriental where the Cagayan-Iligan Corridor is generally situated, on the southeast by Lanao del Sur, on

the west by the Provinces of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur which are also accessible by water and land transportation systems, and on the south by Illana Bay. The Province links the western, eastern and central Mindanao. It is the land bridge of Zamboanga Peninsula to the rest of Mindanao and serves as the gateway to the different cities such as Pagadian, Tangub, Oroquieta, Ozamiz via the Tukuran-Malabang highway and Lanao del Sur via the Tubod-Ganassi national highway.

The geographic location of Lanao del Norte is significant and poses various advantages and opportunities for development. It links Western Mindanao to Eastern and Central Mindanao as a land bridge. It serves as a gateway to the cities of Pagadian, Tangub, Oroquita, and Ozamis and to Lanao del Sur via the Inkuran-Malabang and Tubod- Ganassi National Highways. It is accessible by land, water, and air transportation. Lanao del Norte has a total land area of 309,200 hectares or 3,092 sq. kms. Fourty-four percent of the area is plain while 56% is flashed by high mountains, slightly rolling topography with extensive low hills and gentle slopes in the municipalities of Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Salvador, Sapad and Sultan Naga Dimaporo which comprises Kapatagan Valley, the rice and corn granary of the province. Other municipalities are characterized by narrow plateaus. The province is suitable to all kinds of crops. Its major agricultural products are rice, corn, coconut, banana, coffee, ginger, legume vegetables, livestock and poultry, root crops, exotic fruits and nuts. Several rivers, including Agus River which feed the Maria Cristina Falls, traverse the province and supplies the irrigation areas while other empty into Iligan Bay. It has several lakes, cold springs and water falls found in the major watershed areas. The province is free from typhoons, hence, it enjoys an ideal elements for agriculture and aquaculture. Mineral resources, both metallic and non-metallic are known to be found in some municipalities but the volume of reserves has not been determined. These includes silica, clay, coal, limestone, manganese chromite and gold.

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Table 3.1: Land Area by Province, Region 10

Province Total Land Area (Sq. Km.)

% Share

Bukidnon 10,498.59 52.01

Camiguin 291.87 1.44

Lanao del Norte* 3,824.79 18.95

Misamis Occidental 2,055.22 10.18

Misamis Oriental 3,515.70 17.42

Total 20,186.17 100.00 Source: RPFP, 2004-2030

The highly urbanized city of Iligan has a total land area of 813.37 square kilometers or 21.3% of the province‘s total land area. Among the municipalities, Nunungan accounted for the biggest land area of 473.3 hectares or 12.4% of the province‘s total land area, while the municipality of Sapad has the smallest land area (Table 3.2) In terms of the Province‘s political subdivision, it is composed of one city (Iligan) and 22 municipalities namely: Bacolod, Baloi, Baroy, Kapatagan, Kauswagan, Kolambugan, Lala, Linamon, Magsaysay, Munai, Matungao, Maigo, Nunungan, Pantar, Pantao-Ragat, Poona-Piagapo, Salvador, Sapad, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Tagoloan, Tangkal and Tubod. It has a total of 506 barangays. Among the municipalities, Sultan Naga Dimaporo has the most number of barangays (37) while the municipalities of Linamon and Tagoloan have the least number of barangays (Table 3.3).

Social and Cultural Demographics

Population Size As of 2007 Census, Lanao del Norte including Iligan City has a population of 846,329 and a density of 221 persons/sq km. Between 2000 and 2007, its population grew at annual growth rate of 1.58%, lower than the regional growth rate of 1.76% but higher than the national growth rate of 1.48%. Lanao del Norte ranks third among the provinces in Region X next to Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon accounting for 30.6% of the regional total. If its 2000-2007 growth rate is maintained, Lanao del Norte will double its population in 44 years or in 2051. Iligan, the lone city in the province, has a total population of 308,046 in 2007 comprising 36.4% of the total provincial population. It has also the largest land area of 813.37 sq km which is about 21.3% of the provincial total. Iligan City has the second largest population among the cities in the region. In addition to Iligan City, the municipalities of Lala, Tubod, Kapatagan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and Baloi are the five (5) largest settlements, aggregately accounting for 59.70% of the provincial population. The rest of the population is distributed among the eighteen (18) other municipalities with Tangkal having the smallest share (9,351 or 1.1%) out of the total population of the province.



Table 3.2: Population, Annual Population Growth Rate, Density, Area, Lanao del Norte, by City/ Municipality, 2000, 2007

City \/Municipality

Pop 2000

Pop 2000 % Share

Pop 2007

Pop 2007 % Share

APGR 2000-2007

Density 2000

Density 2007

Area (sq km)

Area %

Iligan City 285,061 38.6 308,046 36.4% 1.11 350.47 378.73 813.37 21.3% Lala 56,447 7.4 58,395 6.9% 0.49 402.47 416.36 140.25 3.7%

Tubod 43,067 5.7 44,095 5.2% 0.34 174.50 178.67 246.80 6.5%

Kapatagan 42,783 5.6 49,134 5.8% 2.00 176.14 202.29 242.89 6.4%

SND (Karomatan) 41,865 5.5 46,004 5.4% 1.36 588.65 646.85 71.12 1.9%

Baloi 38,534 5.1 44,366 5.2% 2.03 425.88 490.34 90.48 2.4%

Kolambugan 24,180 3.2 25,306 3.0% 0.65 179.71 188.08 134.55 3.5%

Baroy 20,392 2.7 21,430 2.5% 0.71 281.85 296.20 72.35 1.9%

Maigo 17,826 2.4 18,706 2.2% 0.69 146.78 154.02 121.45 3.2%

Salvador 17,055 2.2 23,222 2.7% 4.51 321.79 438.15 53.00 1.4%

Bacolod 17,020 2.2 19,872 2.3% 2.24 163.50 190.89 104.10 2.7% Pantao Ragat 16,474 2.2 20,097 2.4% 2.88 132.53 161.68 124.30 3.3%

Poona-Piagapo 16,092 2.1 19,818 2.3% 3.02 61.88 76.20 260.07 6.8%

Munai 15,972 2.1 20,594 2.4% 3.70 80.87 104.27 197.50 5.2%

Kauswagan 15,364 2.0 23,087 2.7% 5.99 254.50 382.43 60.37 1.6%

Sapad 15,167 2.0 17,191 2.0% 1.81 589.24 667.87 25.74 0.7%

Linamon 14,959 2.0 16,340 1.9% 1.27 195.85 213.93 76.38 2.0%

Pantar 12,826 1.7 15,720 1.9% 2.95 182.19 223.30 70.40 1.8%

Nunungan 12,205 1.6 13,999 1.7% 1.98 25.79 29.58 473.28 12.4%

Magsaysay 11,218 1.5 12,298 1.5% 1.32 73.89 81.00 151.83 4.0%

Matungao 9,266 1.2 9,984 1.2% 1.07 202.58 218.28 45.74 1.2%

Tagoloan 8,233 1.1 9,274 1.1% 1.72 118.12 133.06 69.70 1.8%

Tangkal 6,117 0.8 9,351 1.1% 6.25 34.25 52.35 178.62 4.7%

Lanao del Norte 758,123 846,329 100.0 1.58 198.24 221.30 3,824.29 100.0 Source: NSO

Within the province, eleven (11) municipalities posted significant increases in population shares of less than 1% since 2000. The largest increase was experienced by Kauswagan with a net increase of .7%. Kauswagan had five (5) barangays with zero population in 2000 due to mass evacuation in the height of hostilities between government forces and rebel secessionist. Meanwhile, eight municipalities including Iligan showed a decrease on their population share while four other municipalities posted a steady share in the provincial total population. Growth Rate and Distribution The following municipalities are growing faster than the province: Tangkal (6.25), Kauswagan (5.99), Salvador (4.51), Munai (3.70), Poona-Piagapo (3.02), Pantar (2.95), Panto-Ragat (2.88), Bacolod (2.24), Baloi (2.03), Kapatagan (2.00), Nunungan (1.98), Sapad (1.81) and Tagoloan (1.72). On the other hand, the following municipalities are growing slower than the province: Sultan Naga Dimaporo (1.36), Magsaysay (1.32), Linamon (1.27), Matungao (1.07), Baroy (.71), Maigo (.69), Kolambugan (.65), Lala (.49) and Tubod (0.34).

Municipalities which are growing faster than the province are mostly in the interior which is dominated by Muslim communities. Their culture affects family planning, exacerbated by lack of health personnel and absence of population worker. While the coastal municipalities of



Kauswagan, Bacolod and Kapatagan are among the fastest growing municipalities for the reason that mostly of their barangays are still located in the interior part of the province. Age Dependency and Sex Ratios

In terms of sex structure, the province has a fairly balanced distribution of male and female population at 50.28 percent male and 49.72 female. The sex ratio (number of males for every 100 females) of the province is 101.1 in 2000, which means that there are 101 males for every 100 females. The percentage of the provincial population belonging to age group 0-14 years declined by 1.32% from 41.97% in 1995 to 40.65% in 2000. The percentage in the productive age group (15-64 years) increased by 0.95 percentage point from 55.65% in 1995 to 56.60 in 2000. The percentage belonging to the oldest age group (65 and over) slightly increased from 2.38% in 1995 to 2.74% in 2000. As a result of the decrease in the percentage of the population age 0-14 and only a slight increase in the percentage of 15-64 years age grouping the dependency ratio dropped by 3.04 percentage point from 79.70% in 1995 to 76.66% in 2000. The overall dependency ratio in 2000 was 76.66. This means that for every 100 persons aged 15 to 64 years, there were about 77 dependents (72 persons aged 0 to 14 – young dependents; and 5 persons aged 65 and over – old dependents).

Table 3.3: Comparative Statistics of Age-Dependency Ratio, CY 1995 and 2000

Particulars 1995 2000 Increase/Decrease (Percentage point)

Total dependents Population 0-14 yrs.Old Population 65 yrs & over

41.97 2.38

40.65 2.74

(1.32) 0.36

Working Population Population 15-64 yrs. Old

55.65

56.60

0.95

Total Dependency Ratio Young Dependency Ratio Old Dependency Ratio

79.70 75.42 4.28

76.66 71.82 4.84

(3.04) (3.6) 0.56

Source: NSO

Religious and Cultural Affiliations Roman Catholic is the most dominant religious affiliation in Lanao del Norte comprising 55.66% of the total household population. Other affiliations are Islam with 35.93%; Evangelical, 1.38%; Aglipayan, 1.25%; Seventh Day Adventist, 1.17% and Iglesia ni Cristo, 1.04%. The remaining 3.57% were from other religious affiliations that include United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), Protestant and others. The Maranaos represent the dominant ethnic group in the province. Of the 472,646 household population in Lanao del Norte, 35.80% are Maranaos. Other ethnic groups included Cebuano (33.27%), Bisaya/Binisaya (27.12%), and Boholano (1.41%). The remaining 2.40% consider themselves as belonging to other ethnic groups.



Table 3.4: Household Population by Ethnicity, Sex and Municipality, CY 2000

Ethnicity

Both Sexes Male Female

Provincial Total

472,646

237,553

235,093

Bisaya/Binisaya 128,202 65,246 62,956

Boholano 6,681 3,372 3,309

Cebuano 157,257 80,281 76,976

Hiligaynon, Ilonggo 3,510 1,864 1,646

Maranao 169,191 82,723 86,468

Others 7,805 4067 3,738 Source: NSO

Major Socio-Economic Indicators

Employment/Unemployment

Lanao del Norte has a total working age population of 322,000 of which 77% or 247,940 belong to the labor force. Out of 247,940 total labor force, 90.5% or 224,386 are currently employed, 35.2% or 82,275 are underemployed; while the remaining 9.5% or 23,554 belongs to the unemployed sector.

Since the province is largely an agricultural economy, about 54.50% of the total numbers of persons employed are in the agriculture sector, 38.39% are in the services and 7.11% are in the industry sector.

Poverty Incidence

Lanao del Norte‘s annual per capita poverty threshold in 2006 is P15,225.00. This indicates that an average family with five (5) members would need P76,125.00 to be able to buy their food and other basic needs.

Among the provinces in Region 10 only Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon recorded a decrease in the magnitude of poor families from 2003 to 2006. However, the increases in the magnitude of poor families in the other provinces brought a substantial increase in the number of poor families regionwide. Meanwhile, Lanao del Norte‘s annual per capita food threshold in 2006 is P10,196.00. This indicates that an average family with five (5) members would need P50,980.00 to be able to buy their basic food needs. Nutritional Status The Lanao del Norte populace have not been spared from the problem of malnutrition. The suppression of malnutrition has been a major challenge that confronts the provincial leadership over the years. Being a recipient of the World Food Program, Food for School and the province initiave Milk Feeding Program and other Supplementary Programs are few of the events that the province have been undertaken with the partnership of other government agencies, NGO‘s and private sector in solving the problem.



Nevertheless, the province‘s efforts in implementing the nutrition program to the school children as shown in the table above, there is a decrease in the prevalence rate from year 2006 to 2007 resulting the province‘s efforts in implementing the nutrition program. Education and Literacy

● Tertiary For school-year 2007-2008, Lanao del Norte and Iligan City has a total of 15 tertiary schools serving the higher education sector. Of the number of school/universities, three are state-owned, while the rest are privately-run institutions. The State College/Universities (SUC‘s) in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City are: 1.) MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology known as one of the Center of Excellence in higher education not only in Region X but in Mindanao. The products of this school are employed in government offices and mostly occupying higher positions as well as in the private companies in the country. Another SUC found in the province of Lanao del Norte is the MSU-Maigo in Maigo, Lanao del Norte offering vocational courses. This is an extension school of MSU-IIT located in Maigo, Lanao del Norte. For this reason, the populace living in Maigo and its neighboring towns have save the expenses to enroll and study the nearest tertiary school instead of going to MSU-IIT or any tertiary schools in the city. The third SUC in Lanao del Norte is the MSU-Lanao Norte Agricultutal College known as the agricultural school in the province found in Sultan Naga Dimaporo, for the accessibility of the people in the southern part of Lanao del Norte. This school is offering mostly agricultural courses since this province has eighty percent covered with agricultural land.

The tertiary schools registered in Lanao del Norte in SY 2006-2007 has a total enrolment of 2,965. This showed an increase of 241 enrollees in SY 2007-2008 and a slight reduction of 5 students in SY 2008-2009. In Iligan City 20,804 is the enrolment in SY 2006-2007 and showed a large increased in SY 2007-2008 of 3,337 enrollees and a medium reduction of 1,041 students in SY 2008-2009. Apparently, Iligan City contributed the biggest share of enrolment because it has 11 tertiary schools (1 state-owned and 10 private institution) many populace from Lanao del Norte and other nearby provinces and cities enrolled because aside of low tuition fee in MSU-IIT, it provide quality education. Same in private institutions, students that are from economically better-off families enrolled in private schools in the city. The enrolment in higher education in SY 2008-2009 fluctuate from SY 2007-2008 both in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte. The highest enrolment combined Iligan City and Lanao del Norte was recorded in SY 2007-2008, while the lowest was in SY 2006-2007 with 20,804 students in Iligan City and 2, 965 students in Lanao del Norte.

Post-Secondary Education (Tech-Voc) Massive Training

The enrolment in technical-vocational education and training programs in the province are served in different training modalities. The school and center-based programs are formal programs



registered in TESDA, while those enterprise and community-based programs are non-formal programs designed to serve specific training needs. The enrollment was 21,402 in SY 2006, 14,441 in SY 2007, and 9,478 in 2008. The enrollment in enterprise and community-based programs was lower in year 2007 given high priority of monitoring activities in Lanao del Norte. Table 3.5: TVET Enrolment, Province of Lanao del Norte, SY 2006 – 2008

Training Modality 2006 2007 2008

School Based 6,402 8,987 2,753

Center-based 468 759 2,344

Enterprise-Based 2,658 468 1,350

Community-based 11,874 4,227 2,931

Total 21,402 14,441 9,378

Source: TESDA Lanao del Norte Provincial Office

For 2007, TVET graduates are concentrated in the top five sectors namely; Information and Communication Technology, Tourism, Metals and Engineering, Health Social and Community Services, and Automotive.

Figure 3.1: Preferred Sector Enrolment and Graduates (Schools and Centers) Province of Lanao del Norte

Competency Assessment and Certification (CAC)

The Competency assessment and certification are provided to workers, walk-in and graduates of technical vocational education to stipulate their level of qualification in the occupational skills standards. In 2006, the skills certification rate was 56 % and increased to 62 % in 2007.

0 500

1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

Enrolled

Graduates



District 1 79%

District 2 21%

Table 3.6: Competency Assessment and Certification Rate, Province of Lanao del Norte

2006 2007 2008

Persons Assessed

Persons Certified

Certifica-tion Rate

Persons Assessed

Persons Certified

Certifica-tion rate

Persons Assessed

Persons Certified

Certifica-tion rate

2475

1375 56% 2411 1501 62% 3197 2235 70%


Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS)

There was 8.75% increase in the number of TVET providers in the province from SY 2006-2007 to SY 2007-2008, and 14.84 % notable increase from 109 to 128 programs in TVET programs registered in SY 2008 as reflected below: Table 3.7. Status of Registered Programs and Number of trainers as of 2009 Source: TESDA Lanao del Norte Provincial Office

In terms of school based training provider, 79% of the institutions are concentrated in District 1, while District 2 account for 21%.

Figure 3.2: TVET School Based Providers Province of Lanao del Norte, 2007


Secondary Education Among the performance indicators in the secondary level, the Cohort Survival Rate (CSR) and Completion Rate showed remarkable improvement. Cohort Survival Rate increased from 61.82%

Particulars Outputs

No. of Qualifications 48

No. of Registered Programs 128

No. of Trainers 268

No. of TQ Certified Trainers 155

No. of Trainers with TM1/AM1 only 23



in SY 2005-2006 to 67.91% in SY 2006-2007. Likewise, Completion Rate also increased from 51.70% for SY 2005-2006 to 63.04% for SY 2006-2007. Other indicators that showed improvements were Graduation, Repetition, School Leavers, and Failure Rates. Graduation Rate posted a 1.61% increase in percentage points from 90.04% for SY 2005-2006 to 91.65% for 2006-2007. Repetition Rate decreased by 1.15% from 3.67% for SY 2005-2006 to 2.52% for SY 2006-2007. Likewise, School Leavers Rate also decreased by 2.21% from 14.90% for SY 2005-2006 to 12.69 for SY 2006-2007. The same with Failure Rate. It decreased by 1.27% from 11.11% from SY2005-2006 to 9.84% for SY 2006-2007.

Table 3.8: Public Secondary Schools Performance by Selected Indicators, SY 2004-2005 to SY 2006-2007

Indicators

SY 2004-2005

SY 2005-2006

SY 2006-2007

Year Beginning Indicators

Gross Enrolment Rate 50.23% 50.59% 50.38%

Net Enrolment Rate 34.58% 36.87% 35.96%

Cohort Survival Rate 55.54% 6l.82% 67.91%

Transition Rate 73.66% 77.84% 73.25%

Repetition Rate 2.07% 3.67% 2.52%

School LeaversRate 17.86% 14.90% 12.69%

Teacher-Student Ratio 36.62% 35.15% 35.10%

Student-Seating Ratio 1.62% 1.38% 1.33%

Classroom-Student Ratio 46.20% 43.07% 45.14%

Textbook-Student Ratio 3.60% 3.30% 5.19% Year End Indicators

Graduation Rate 90.96% 90.04% 91.65%

Promotion Rate 83.43% 80.84% 80.93%

Completion Rate 50.32% 51.70% 63.045

Drop-out Rate 9.02% 8.05% 9.23%

Failure Rate 7.54% 11.11% 9.84% Source: DepEd, Lanao del Norte Provincial Office

Elementary Education The data on enrolment of public elementary schools revealed a decrease in enrolment during the SY 2005-2006. However, an increase was observed during the SY 2006-2007. A similar observation was likewise revealed on the data of public secondary schools. A decrease was noted during the SY 2005-2006. On the other hand, an increase was seen during the SY 2006-2007. The data of private elementary schools showed a slight increase during the SY 2005-2006. A slight decrease, however, was noted during the SY 2006-2007. On the other hand, the data of private secondary schools revealed an increasing trend. The progress was evident in the elementary level‘s performance on the other performance indicators for SY 2OO6- 2OO7. The percentage of Grade I with Early Childhood Development (ECD) Experience posted an almost 11 percentage point increase from 42.26% for SY 2005-2006 to 53.01% for SY 2006-2007. In addition, the division scored high in the Recent School Readiness Assessment (SRea) for Grade 1 entrants, which found 74% Of children ready for Grade 1.



On the other hand, on Gross Enrolment Rate, a slight decrease of .98% was noted from 81.29% for SY 2005-2006 it went down to 80.31% for SY 2006-2007. Similarly, the Net Enrolment Rate decreased by .32% from 65.41% for SY 2005-2006 to 65.09% for SY 2006-2007.

The table bellow show the trend in selected indicators of elementary school performance for the last three years: Table 3.9: Public Elementary Schools Performance by Selected Indicators, SY 2004-2005 to SY 2006-2007

Performance Indicators

SY 2004-2005

SY 2005-2006

SY 2006-2007

Year Beginning

Gross Enrolment Rate 50.23% 50.59% 50.38%

Net Enrolment Rate 34.58% 36.87% 35.96%

Cohort Survival Rate 55.54% 61.82% 67.91%

Transition Rate 73.66% 77.84% 73.25%

Repetition Rate 2.07% 3.67% 2.52%

School Leavers Rate 17.86% 14.90% 12.69%

Teacher Student Ratio 36.62% 35.15% 35.10%

Student-Seating Ratio 1.62% 1.38% 1.33%

Classroom-Student Ratio 46.20% 43.07% 45.14%

Textbook-Student Ratio 3.60% 3.30% 5.19% Year End

Graduation Rate 90.96% 90.04% 91.65%

Promotion Rate 83.43% 80.84% 80.93%

Completion Rate 50.32% 51.70% 63.04%

Drop-out Rate 9.02% 8.05% 9.23%

Failure Rate 7.54% 11.11% 9.84% Source: DepEd, Lanao del Norte Provincial Office

Stakeholders’ Profile

he province of Lanao del Norte boasts of its vibrant interaction and partnership with stakeholders in the delivery of development initiatives. Most of these partners and stakeholders are active providers of TVET in four training modalities namely: School-

Based, Center-Based, Enterprise-Based and Community-Based. Players and providers of the School-Based Programs are private technical-vocational institutions (TVIs), the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and the Schools, Universities and Colleges (SUCs) offering registered programs monitored under TESDA‘s Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS). As of 2009, there are 19 Private Technical Institutions (TVIs) and 12 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The succeeding tables below presents partners active in TVET provision under the School-based training modality:

T



Table 3.10: List of Private Technical Vocational Institutions, Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 3.11: List of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Province of Lanao del Norte

Bodyline Training Institute, Inc. 2nd Flr., Jacob Bldg., Aguinaldo St., Iligan City (063) - 223-0015/(09195557955)

BRR Security Training Center Inc., 09-10-0000 Lot 10911,Doña Maria Subd., Baraas, Iligan City (063)221-6079/223-

9262/(09196638869)Iligan Access Institute of Tech., Inc. 2nd Flr., Reston Bldg., Quezon Ave.,cor.

Baslayan, Iligan City

(063) - 223- 1804/(09295584550)

Double Tap Security Training Center of

Iligan, Inc.06-10-0000 Badelles, Pala-o, Iligan City (063)-223-2276/221-8436

Hire Point Training Academy 3rd Flr., NORPEN Bldg., Roxas Ave., Iligan City (063)221-5252/(09205137990)

International Health Link Caregiver

Training Center (IHLCTC)07-10-0085 Rm.401, Abalos Bldg., Aguinaldo St., Iligan City (063)223-2394/09062716204

Iligan Health and Technical School 318 Abalos Bldg.,Gen Aguinaldo St., Iligan City

Iligan Computer Institute, (ICI), Inc. 07-10-0002 3rd Flr., Diocesan Centrum Bldg., Iligan City (063)-223-0204/(09177183790)

Information Technological College Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte (063)- 382-8327

Lanao Foundation, Inc. 08-10-0014 Bangaan Complex, Sultan Naga Dimaporo,

Lanao del Norte

09285075554

Maigo Technical and Vocational

Training CenterLaguay, Maigo, Lanao del Norte 09287051939

Masters Technological Institute of

Mindanao (MTIM)07-10-0080 M. Badelles Sr., St., Iligan City (063)221-6472

Mercy Junior College, Inc. Poblacion, 9209 Tubod,Lanao del Norte (063) - 341-5157

Mindanao Cooperative Institute of

Technology07-10-0070 Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Picardal Institute of Science and

TechnologyT echnology, Inc. (PIST)08-10-0007

2nd Flr., Michaela's Bldg., National Highway,

T ibanga, Iligan Ctiy(063)221-3067

San Miguel Security Training Center

Incorporated08-10-0008

Don Pedro Celdran Ave., Corpus Cristi Village,

Tubod, Iligan City(063)221-3013/221-3014

St. Laurence Institute of Technology 07-10-0082 Badelles St., Iligan City (063)223-1874

Sta.Monica Institute of Technology, Inc. Andrada Bldg., Cabili Avenue, Iligan City (063)-221-2678/(09062656207)

UHA Caregiving Training Center Rm. 407 Abalos Bldg., Aguinaldo St., Iligan City (063)-223-2211

NAME OF TBPs ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBERSTBP ID #

Christ the King College de Maranding 07-10-0081 Maranding, Lala, Lanao del

Norte

(063)388-7039/7373

ICTI-Polytechnic College (ICTI-PC) 06-10-0003 3F SMA Bldg., 091 Coco Grove,

Sabayle, Iligan City

(063)221-2020/(063)221-

5594Iligan Capitol College (ICC) Mahayahay, Iligan City (063)- 221- 2247

Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) 07-10-0048 San Miguel Village, Pala-o,

Iligan City

(063)-223-8747

Lanao School of Science & Technology,

Inc. (LSSTI)

06-10-0005 Maranding, Lala, Lanao del

Norte

(063)-496-0757/388-

7199/(09196894934)Lyceum Iligan Foundation, Inc. 07-10-0069 Corpus Christi Village, Tubod,

Iligan City

(063)221-1818

Mindanao Sanitarium Hospital-College

of Medical Arts Foundation, Inc.06-10-0002 Tibanga, Iligan City

221-9219/223-

2114/(09067868684)

North Central Mindanao College (NCMC) 06-10-0004 Maranding, Lanao del Norte (063)388-7213

St. Mary's Maternity Center School, Inc. Badelles St., Iligan City (063)221-1841

St. Peter's College (SPC) 06-10-0001 Sabayle St., Iligan City (063)221-6246/221-6247

St. Michael's College 07-10-0025 Quezon Ave., Iligan City (063)223-8318/221-8214

STI-Iligan, Inc. 08-10-0005 2F, LFCCC Building Iligan City

NAME OF TBPs ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBERSTBP ID #



TVET Providers in the Enterprise-Based include industries and firms providing skills training and re-training to their existing personnel and newly hires. Some of these firms are participants to TESDA‘s Kasanayan at Hanapbuhay (KASH) Program, Apprenticeship Program, Dualized Training Program, and the school-firm partnership industry exposure for students, the On-the-Job (OJT) Program. Table 3.12: List of Major Industries/Companies Active in TVET CY 2009

Center –Based Programs are usually provided by three TESDA Technology Institutes present in the province, the Regional training Center-Iligan, the Salvador Trade School (STS) in Salvador, Lanao del Norte, and the Lanao Norte National Agro-Industrial School (LNNAIS) in Bualan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. However, there are also public-owned/initiated training centers that belong to this category. These those that concern with livelihood-based skills training programs of DEpEd under their ALS program, of the Social Welfare and Development Office, of the Provincial/Municipal/City Agriculture Office among others that are normally done in designated training venues and centers. For Community-Based training programs, players and stakeholders include the Local Government Units (LGUs), the National Line Agencies (NLAs), Non-Government Organization (NGOs), and other People‘s Organization (POs). These players normally conduct Technology-Based Community Training Programs (TBCTP) on site where beneficiaries actually live and make a living. Programs are usually short-term and are focused only on clusters of competency. Below are stakeholders that are active in the delivery of TBCTP in the province of Lanao del Norte:

San Miguel Corporation-Iligan Coconut

Oil Mill

FSC Metal Corporation

Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation

Platinum Group Metals Corporation

Granex Manufacturing Corporation

National Power Corporation

PILMICO Foods Corporation

Petronas Energy Phils. Inc.

Iligan Cement Corporation

Global Steel Philippines Inc.

Iligan Light & Power Inc.

Filipinas Eslon Manufacturing

Corporation

Major Industries

225 1569

221 4903

Address

Assumption Heights, Buru-un, Iligan City


225 1320

225 1289

225 7302

063 492 2606

225 1377 / 225 1376

Kiwalan, Iligan City

Suarez, Iligan City

Pala-o, Iligan City

221 5765 / 492 2762

Iligan Bay Milling and Trading, Iligan City

Matab-ang, Dalipuga, Iligan City

Contact Number

225 1479

225 9298

221 5757

221 5832



Ditucalan, Maria Cristina, Iligan City


Matab-ang, Dalipuga, Iligan City



Table 3.13: List of LGUs Active in TVET Provision. Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 3.14: List of NLAs Active in TVET Provision. Province of Lanao del Norte

Local Government Units Head Address Contact Number Zip Code

Provincial Fisheries Office Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Provincial Agriculture Office

Training CenterTubod, Lanao del Norte

LGU of Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz Iligan City 221 5388 9200

City Tourism Office Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz Iligan City 221 5388 9200

Cooperative Development &

Livelihood OfficeMayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz Tibanga, Iligan City 221 5388 9200

LGU of Bacolod Mayor Judith Micayabas Bacolod, Lanao del Norte

Lanao Del Norte Provincial

Capitol PDO (TUBOD)

Governor Khalid Quibranza-

DimaporoTubod, Lanao del Norte 063 341 5345 9209

Municipality of Tubod Mayor Eduardo C. Mansueto Tubod, Lanao del Norte 063 341 5596 9209

Municipality of Kapatagan

(MAO)Mayor Benjie Y. Baguio Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte 63 382 8313 9214

Municipality of Linamon Mayor Noel N. Deaño Linamon, Lanao del Norte 227 0221 9201

Municipality of Kolambugan Mayor Bertrand M. LumaqueKolambugan, Lanao del

Norte063 355 4423 9207

Municipality of Baroy -

Farmers' Training CenterMayor Isagani B. Rizon Baroy, Lanao del Norte 063 498 0127 9210

Municipality of MaigoMayor Hernando M.

GranaderosMaigo, Lanao del Norte 227 0221 9206

Municipality of Lala (MAO) Mayor Santiago L. Bontilao Lala, Lanao del Norte 063 388 7020 9211

City Social Welfare & Development

Department of Public Works &

Highways

Department of the Interior & Local

Government

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources

Department of Health

Department of Trade and Industry

Department of Education- Iligan City

Department of Education E-Learning

Center

Department of Education - Baroy

District (ALS)

Department of Education-Maigo &

Munai District

Department of Education -Tubod West

(ALS)

National Government Agencies

(Including Devolved Agencies)Address

0054 Seminary Drive, Pala-o, Iligan City

ABC Building, Pala-o, Iligan City

Saray, Iligan City

Aguinaldo St., Pala-o, Iligan City

Quezon Avenue, Pala-o, Iligan City

General Aguinaldo, Poblacion, Iligan City

Contact Number

221 7774 / 223 0217

221 4310

221 2488

221 6174

221 5532 / 221 6151

223 2720 / 221 6069

Lanao del Norte



Table 3.15: List of NGOs and POs Active in TVET Provision. Province of Lanao del Norte

Contact

Lig-ong Hiniusang Kusog Sa

Kabus, Inc. (LIHUK-ILIGAN)

0014 Purok 11, Balite Drive, Brgy.

Santiago, Iligan CityRobert P. Sabaduquia 221 7393 [email protected] Social

Coalition of Lanao Utility

Transport for Change (CLUTCH)

Room 288, Iglupas Bldg., Quezon

Ave., Iligan CityFarlito Aguilar 221 2854 N/A Transport

Southern Philippines Federation

of Labor (SPFL)

238 Iglupas Bldg., Quezon Ave.,

Iligan CityGregorio A. Pizarro 221 5632

salvadordelacruz@yaho

o.comSocial

Standard Insurance2nd Floor, Abalos Bldg., Aguinaldo

St., Iligan CityMr. Sim Quina 221 5521 [email protected]

Economic/

Commerce

Iligan Bay Chamber of Industriesc/o National Power Corp., Ditucalan,

Iligan CityLorenzo D. Pendang 223 8846

lorenzo.pendang@yahoo

.com

Commerce/

Economic

Lanao Filipino Chinese Chamber

of Commerce

c/o Lanao Chung Hua School, Palao,

Iligan CityRoberto S. Co 221 5746 N/A Social

Iligan Electrician Association,

Inc.c/o Iligan Light and Power Inc. Pet Razon 225 5460 N/A Professional

Chamber of Commerce of Real

Estate and Builders Association

Inc. as NGO in the City

c/o Pamar Bldg., Del Pilar St., Iligan

CityAtty. Belen Pates

221 5746 / 221

[email protected] N/A

Sumpay Mindanao, Inc.0044 Macapagal Highway, Tubod,

Iligan CityMa. Gittel J. Saquilabon

223 2508 / 223

3658

[email protected]

mN/A

People's Economic Council of

Iligan Foundation, Inc.

Pinesville St. Cor. Milestone Drive,

Brgy. San Miguel, Iligan CityMr. Sotero Q. Trinidad

[email protected]

omEconomic

Federated Women's Welfare

Movementc/o CSWD, Saray, Iligan City Delia Padro

351 6409 / 221

2488N/A Social

Gender-Based Association for

Development of Iligan

c/o Brgy. Hall, Bagong Silang, Iligan

CityTrifona B. Interone

223 5685 / 225

5094N/A N/A

Kapisanan ng May Kapansanan

sa Iligan (KAMKI)

c/o City Treasurer's Office, City Hall,

Iligan CityFlorian Austria 223 7763

[email protected]

omSocial

Maranding Women Investors

Multi-Prupose Cooperative

Training Center

Dasmariñas Industrial and

Steelworks

Interpace Corporation (Gaisano-

Iligan)

Non Government Organization Address Contact Person Email Address Sector



Chapter 4: THE PROVINCIAL

TESD FRAMEWORK



Chapter 4 THE PROVINCIAL TESD FRAMEWORK

The TESD Framework

he socio-economic difficulties in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City underpin on the low

investment in the TVET sector. Widespread displacement of workers particularly in the

private enterprises contributed further to the mismatch of demand versus supply of

technical education and training, a state where there are a number of graduates are produced by

TVET institutions but cannot be absorbed by the job market because such skills produced are not

critically demanded by the employers of existing and emerging economies. The institutions may

however invest in TVET programs but only on those with low investment requirements in terms of

facilities and equipment. Ignoring this present condition would result to increasing the poverty

incidence in the area caused by low employment rate which is already considered among the

highest in the country.


Figure 4.1: Provincial TESD Framework

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The urgency to redirect and to increase public and private financing should be taken very

seriously. Policy reforms and investment direction must be the primary concern of the national as

well as the local government units. At the ground, massive social marketing and policy advocacy

must be intensified to reach the desired state of the TVET sector. Bodies like the Provincial

Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) must deal with pro-active

policy recommendations to pump prime investment in TVET by both public and private

institutions. Enhanced networking and partnering with various stakeholders in the industry, the

LGUs and the private sector can help generate initiatives that would propel growth and

development in TVET while responding to the socio-economic needs of the area. Labor market

information must serve as a guide in TVET investment by various TVET Providers inorder to

produce the desired quality of workers demanded by the job market, matching of skills demand

and supply. Employment tracking system of graduates must be institutionalized, such that, ―No

TVET program if no employment‖ policy must be advocated.

Below are descriptions of the TESD Framework that this plan for TESD development in Lanao del

Norte is grounded:

PARTICULARS CURRENT REALITIES DESITED STATE

Direction- Setting

Active Participation in the PTESD Committee

The PTESDC membership is representative of TVET priority sectors. The exercise of PTESDC’s role on the allocation of government funds is not explicitly exercised

The existence of PTESDC in the Province was somewhat taken for granted

The PTESDC is influencing the TVET sector to encourage institutions to offer programs along the priority sectors and emerging industry in the province

The PTESD Committee is actively exercising its allocative mandate through incentive and award system

Formulation and acceptance of the PTESD Plan as the Blueprint of TVET implementation

PTESDC Plan has not been subjected into multi-sectoral consultation

The PTESDC has formulated and secured acceptance of the plan from a multi-sectoral body

Labor Market Intelligence and Employment Tracking System

The Labor Market Intelligence has never been taken seriously. Research on socio-economic and employment trends locally and globally is only for compliance purposes. TVIs seldom invest on market research and other initiatives that support their graduates’ employment

The Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services is institutionalized among various stakeholders and partners that invest in TVET. TESDA must also properly invest on its establishment in terms of equipment and facilities as well as on labor market research




Partnership and Linkages

The Associations of Lanao Technical Institution (ALTI) is a strong partner of TESDA Lanao del Norte particularly as a vehicle for TVET information. Its role in TVET partnership is not maximized

Weak partnership between industry and TVIs

Absence of Experts Panel in various qualifications and sectors

Industry partnership is only on KASH/EBT programs

NLAs’ and LGUs’ collaboration in terms of sector monitoring is weak

The strong partnership is sustained and expanded. Participation of the association in TVET crucial concerns like sector monitoring and compliance monitoring is institutionalized

TVIs and industry adopting dualized competency-based programs

TVIs and Industry forged agreements on placement of graduates

Industrial firms adopting and recognizing National Certificate as major requirement for placement’ and adopting Trainer Qualification Program for their in-plant/company training programs

Section 25 of the TESDA Act of 1994 is fully advocated and recognized

Quality Assurance

UTPRAS

Only 128 programs in 48 qualifications are duly registered, of these, only 50% have been subjected to compliance audits.

Compliance monitoring is very weak in the Province

A few of the fully registered programs have been found non- compliant in terms of trainer and facilities requirement

Only 1 TTI offers agri-related programs, no TVI is offering agri-fishery-related programs

Existing non-registered Programs, either as full qualifications or clusters of competencies are registered

Close monitoring of registered programs to determine sustained quality of training delivery is intensified

Non-compliant programs are closed.

Programs are offered in un-common qualifications yet there is high demand in the labor market

There is TVET investment in agri-fishery programs

The PTESDC Committee is enabled to direct influence to




Limited implementation of compliance audit as the province of Lanao del Norte is dependent to the Regional Office Compliance Auditors

TVET providers both public and private thru incentive and award system.

Lanao del Norte has set-up an auditing team for compliance audits

Competency Assessment and Certification

There are only 8 Accredited Assessment Centers in the Province which caters assessment activities to only 7 qualifications out of the 48 qualifications registered in the province

There are only ____ accredited assessors mostly in industrial trades and a few health-related sectors. Limited or no assessors in tourism, agri-related occupations and other hard trades

At least one ACAC is established/accredited by occupational area e.g. Agri-fishery, tourism, metals and engineering, etc.

Accreditation of assessors in tourism, agri-fishery related occupations, and other qualifications currently offered by TVIs yet do not have accredited assessors

Intensify accreditation of assessors by endorsement

Support to TVET Provision

Enrollment in Tech-Voc

Trainees enroll only in technical-vocational programs only when it free or subsidized, and because of the scholarship package regardless of whether or not there is employment afterwards

Career guidance programs in TVIs is intensified and properly carried out as supported by labor market research

CTECs and Sector Monitoring

90% of the municipalities and Iligan City have designated Community Training & Employment Coordinators (CTECs) but have been inactive for the last 3 years in terms of TVET monitoring

CTECs Association is revived/reactivated. An incentive scheme is re-established to intensify sector monitoring activities

Technology-based Community Training Programs

LGUs have training funds but are inappropriately invested in training programs that really respond to local, national and international job markets

Prudent use of LGU training and livelihood funds

Technology-based Community Training Programs are anchored on Labor Market Information and market research




Institutional Capability-Building

Staff Development

Very few staff in TESDA Lanao del Norte who has competence in the following: - TVET plan formulation - Policy advocacy - Program monitoring and

evaluation - Quality system management - Advocacy planning and

Implementation - Resource mobilization - Partnering and over-all

management of the TVET Sector

- Problem Solving and decision making

- Technical and News writing - Change Management - Networking and coalition/

alliance building Not ALL staff and personnel in

TESDA Lanao del Norte are proficient in computers particularly the use of database system, statistical analysis and web designing

Limited number of technical staff to effectively do the legwork

Staff without the following competencies are trained and developed while those with limited competencies are enhanced: - TVET plan formulation - Policy advocacy - Program monitoring and

evaluation - Quality system

management - Advocacy planning and

Implementation - Resource mobilization - Partnering and over-all

management of the TVET Sector

- Problem Solving and decision making

- Technical and News writing - Change Management

Networking and coalition/ alliance building

Staff and personnel of TESDA-Lanao del Norte are trained on the use of database system, statistical analysis and web designing and maintenance

Rationalization Plan is effected; Maximize OJT program with TVIs to do clerical works and TVET monitoring activities

Systems Installation and Management

Communication flow is poor from internal to external clients

Poor records management on paper-reliant files

No databanking system installed for efficient TVET Sector Monitoring, CAC and SO/CAV reporting system

Multi-directional flow of communication both internal and external is installed

Staff trained on Records Management; 5S + 1 is practiced and institutionalized

Databanking system for TVEt Sector Monitoring and CAC, SO/CAV reporting system.



Priority Strategies:

To address the pressing challenges in technical-vocational education and training as it relates to the development objectives of the Province of Lanao del Norte, the following strategies will be employed:

Implementation of enhanced/expanded Technology-based Community Development Programs. More programs towards entrepreneurship and livelihood

creation shall be pursued particularly in community-based programs. These will respond to augment the incomes of the constituencies through self-employment.

Improving the TVET system, standards and quality of TVET programs. Activities shall be focused on enhancing TVET standards & systems with strong participation of the industry sector & other TVET partners. This will involve an intensified promotion of trainers‘ qualification system and compliance to training standards through a massive policy advocacy by an empowered Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC). Also, the Province shall pursue the offering of programs and conduct of assessment and certification activities for agri-fishery.

Establishment of training centers. LGUs and other private sectors shall be encourage to put up training centers in the rural areas to cater the skills development needs of the marginalized sectors. One provincial training center shall also be pursued. These centers will provide opportunity for the upgrading of the skills not just the TVET providers and partners, but also those involved in the establishment of industries at the local levels.

Implementation of a ladderized interface between TVET and higher education. A

system where graduates of TVET can pursue higher educational courses offered in colleges and universities without having to lose credit of what they have already earned/completed in a TVET program shall be pursued. The Provincial Government shall take the lead in enjoining higher educational institutions (HEIs) to embed in their curricula clusters of competencies that are critically needed by the Province‘s existing and emerging industries.

More Scholarships and financial assistance for TVET students/learners. An effort to

redirect the funds of Congressional Offices as well as the LGUs‘ fund allocation for training and livelihood will be initiated. These funds should be utilized for expanding and sustaining scholarship programs on qualifications responsive to the socio-economic needs of Lanao del Norte.

Promotion of alternative learning systems for youth and adults. This shall include the

introduction/ integration of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Madrasah education and the promotion of media-based distance TVET learning programs.

TVET Issues and Challenges

Macro-Level Challenges:

he Summary of Presidential Directives Volume 17, issued on January 2008 by Her

Excellency Gloria Macapagal, Arroyo highlighted several key points as the government‘s

policy statements vis-a-vis the impact of economic downturn affecting TVET-related T



developments. Such policy statements are major challenges that every public and private

institutions are to hurdle and become bases for their development initiatives either TESD-related

or non-TESD related:

Fast-tracking of programs to improve food production and distribution like irrigation, farm-to-market roads, post-harvest facilities and barangay ―bagsakan centers;

Directing the DPWH to increase the employment of out-of-school youths through the OYSTER program;

Directing TESDA to expand TVET program with high chances of employment like welding, butchering, call centers and BPO, and construction (carpentry);

Increase micro-financing and loans for small entrepreneurs;

Government investments in human and physical infrastructures like roads, bridges, airports, as well as new schools and scholarships;

Issuance of EO 652 creating Presidential Task Force for Education to assess, plan and monitor the entire educational system;

Education as the key to our next generation in order to get ahead and get a good job;

Stopping the collection of miscellaneous expenses on enrollment day;

Allocation of 1 billion pesos to TESDA scholarships to give increase access of the poor to quality education and training; Encouraging scholarships in ladderized education

Asking the universities and colleges to be updated about the current demands in the local and international markets

Major TVET Challenges vis-a-vis TESDA Mandate

With the increasing recognition of TVET‘s role in the development of the national economy, the major challenges confronting TVET are in the area of increasing access to and quality of TVET.

• Massive National TVET Trainers / Assessors Qualification Program. More than increasing the trainers in number, the greater challenge is ensuring their quality. Indeed, this calls for an intensive implementation of an assessment program for Trainers. A number of initiatives have been adopted in response to this. One is the adoption of the Philippine TVET Trainers Qualifications Framework (PTTQF). Each Trainer Qualification (TQ) is a combination of a competency level in technology (a particular National Certificate level) and an appropriate competency level in the Training Methodology (TM).

One major challenge is the recent effort of TESDA to embark on a National TVET Trainers and Assessors Qualification Program. A total of 4,000 trainers will undergo the program in 2006. This consists of 1,300 TESDA trainers and the remaining 2,700 trainers from institutions with programs progressing from No Training Regulation (NTR) to With Training Regulation (WTR) status as well as those who will implement Ladderized programs

starting SY 2006-2007.

• Expanding the Capacity of Private TVET Institutions through Scholarships. The

other major challenge is expanding the capacity of private TVET institutions through scholarships. It makes the TVET system highly accessible to poor but deserving Filipinos who require and need economic empowerment through the acquisition of competitive competencies that meet job requirements. In response to this challenge, the existing scholarship programs of TESDA are being expanded by pursuing partnership especially through financial sharing scheme with national and local officials. The encouraging



response of national and local officials brings TVET opportunities to an increasing number of beneficiaries.

• Global competitiveness. The rapid pace of globalization pressures nations to be

competitive in order to survive. This ushers the freer permeability of human resources among countries. While it poses as a huge challenge to the survival of Filipino workforce in the global market, it yields various opportunities. This challenge pushes for the continuing development and replenishment of manpower in order to ensure that there are workers of the right quality and right quantity for jobs that are made available at any given instance. Further, it urges for a stronger labor market intelligence and technology development. Lastly, it encourages transformation of the Filipino workforce to be knowledge-based and adaptable to shifting skills or even occupations.

• Relevance, equity, accessibility and cost-efficiency of TVET. In pursuits of relevant,

accessible, equal and cost-efficient TVET, TESDA will gear up to raise the capacity of TVET by being more innovative in managing its resources and tapping more partners that could augment the limited resources, and satisfy the demands of the industries in terms of skills and competency requirements by sharpening labor market intelligence and subsequently use the updated labor market information in developing and re-engineering training programs.

Issues and Challenges at the Sector Level

At the national level, the following sectors are identified as critical as they have high socio-

economic impact. It is also good to look into the issues and challenges these sectors are facing

despite their weak presence in the Province of Lanao del Norte. As some of these sectors offer

lucrative opportunities for employment and income generation, the Province, despite its being

predominantly agricultural in nature, will be putting-in people through its human development

efforts for immediate and future out-bound/in-bound employment opportunities based on the

economic trends and global economic developments. Below are the sectors covered:

8. Manufacturing, Metals and Engineering

The field of manufacturing has undergone dramatic changes during the past decade. Diverse forces driving these changes include the following factors: - rapid technological advances in areas such as computers, lasers, machine vision,

robotics and automation; - emerging new materials including polymers, composites and ceramics; - an accelerating trend toward a global economy with intensified international trade

competition; - changing labor management relationships; - dwindling natural resources; - increasing energy costs; - heightened environmental concerns



9. Construction Sector

The local construction industry is experiencing a good growth pattern over the past several years and expected to continue but not as robust as last year where the industry hit a 19.4% growth.

The international construction market holds much promise, with the building demand of the Middle East and nearby will be the Andersen Air Base expansion in Guam. All these contribute to the need of more engineers in quantities never heard of before.

Piracy has become the norms by both local and foreign arenas in terms of hiring experts and highly competent workers.

10. Electronics Sector

The sector is worth a US$31 Billion industry, 64% of the total exports of the country. Investment in 2007 is 1.4M USD. However it has been met with the following competitiveness and job-growth challenges:

- Difficulty to attract duly-prepared graduates and retain trained people especially its

core people – the engineers - to support firm competitiveness goals. - Pirating within sector happens - Others go out of the country for better pay

Critical to the electronics sector are the managerial talents responsible for every line department at the firms level

Expert Groups identify 2 major types of trainings for the sector and vary accordingly per functional group, job level and type: - Technical trainings– e.g. nanotechnology; various learning modules per job level,

per functional group and product group - Behavioral trainings- e.g. Zero-defect whereby people will be taught to be like

robots, but which is very effective. They will be trained to think that they cannot make mistakes. Others in relation to leadership, teaming, corporate culture

11. ICT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

In 2007, it is estimated that revenues reached USD5 billion and employment grew to 320,000 employees. It is for these achievements that the country, Philippines, was named the Best Outsourcing Destination in 2007 by the National Outsourcing Association of the United Kingdom.

The Philippine O&O industry has grown rapidly because it has the ingredients critical to O&O service providers and customers:

- large-scale people resources, with close to half-a-million English-speaking students

graduating from college yearly; - quality, with a well-deserved reputation for excellence in communication skills,

interpersonal warmth, customer-service orientation, problem-solving abilities, and cultural affinity with Western markets and customs;

- an operational cost advantage, with costs competitive with any supplier country in the world, including India;

- infrastructure, with world-class telecommunication networks and BPO workplace facilities; and

- financial incentives, with highly competitive investment packages for information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services investors, whether third party services providers or captive regional shared services centers



12. Healthcare Services Sector

The demand for medical tourism jobs in the country is not that high yet. Medical tourism here worldwide generally is considering the ―serious‖ medical tourism and the ―light‖ medical tourism.

- The serious means heart operation, kidney operations. - The light ones are the eye surgery, dental, not life-threatening, like skin grafting, or

those that are not necessary like liposuction, bust job, that‘s another sector.

Right now Thailand and India is cheaper in light medical tourism which give them an edge if it can market the advantages that they have. The Thai cannot speak English while an average Indian is not so ‗caring‘. If medical tourists would look at prices alone, they will not choose these countries, and may opt to choose the Philippines for a 20% more of the service fees

There is generally a problem of oversupply in the health sector. Most students enroll in health related courses inorder to work to work abroad.

Caregiving course costs around PH30,000 and most of them are taken as a second course because of the supposed hype of the demand elsewhere. Obviously, this is a regulated industry and so regulators must be accountable for dissemination of correct labor market information and procedures of job placements.

The public are not given the opportunity to participate in policy advocacy particularly on the placement of caregivers in the local markets. Nothing in the hospital local setting needs caregivers. Care givers are home-based and based in nursing homes. This has to be clearly qualified.

13. Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Services Sector

According to the Experts Panel on ―tourism, travel and hospitality services sector‖, the sector is still on data generation stage on clarifying:

- coverage of ―tourism‖ - tourism-related schools - local tourism initiatives and good practices - actual tourism sector job requirements and qualifications within and across what he

calls the ―5As of Tourism – Arrive, Access, Accommodation, Attraction, Activities‖ - training needs - existing training and education regulations government tourism related curricular

programs

Today, graduates of this sector need to be trained again when they start working. In tourism, they just take anybody in with or without the necessary training. The schools have not really addressed what the industry wants and really needs. The graduates only find out how much they do not know and should have known even while there were in school.

Growth in the provinces depends on the kind and disposition of entrepreneurs in the area. The Provinces usually depend on the national tourism players in terms of accessing tourism services. The government bureaucracy and political influences are controlling the promotion of tourism potentials such that resources are spread too thinly



to please the politicians. The efforts cannot be concentrated and therefore success is limited.

Trainings foremost are needed by enterprise owners/operators of travel and hospitality related businesses.

14. Agri-Fishery Sector

Arable farmland comprises more than 40% of the total land area. Although the Philippines is rich in agricultural potential, inadequate infrastructure, lack of financing, and government policies have limited productivity gains. Philippine farms produce food crops for domestic consumption and cash crops for export.

The agricultural sector employs more than one-third of the work force but provides less than a fifth of GDP.

Decades of uncontrolled logging and slash-and-burn agriculture in marginal upland areas have stripped forests, with critical implications for the ecological balance. Although the government has instituted conservation programs, deforestation remains a severe problem.

With its 7,107 islands, the Philippines has a very diverse range of fishing areas. Notwithstanding good prospects for marine fisheries, the industry continues to face a difficult future due to destructive fishing methods, a lack of funds, and inadequate government support.

Agriculture generally suffers from low productivity, low economies of scale, and inadequate infrastructure support.

Issues and Challenges: Province of Lanao del Norte

The set of issues and problems generated from various consultations and analyses of the

planning environment is summarized as cause and effect relationships which is depicted in a

problem tree (figure 4.2). The analysis shows that the core problem revolves around insufficiency

in family incomes to meet basic needs and to be able to enjoy simple amenities in life. With the

magnitude of the province‘s low income families, poverty incidence is relatively high which is

placed at 44.1% in 2006.

Items highlighted in the Problem Tree are issues which can be dealt with by TESD-related

approaches and initiatives or which the TVET Sector can address. It is in these areas that this

Plan‘s TESD Framework will revolve. The Problem Tree tells us that because of Poor Attitudes

and the Large Number of Family Size, among other physical and human causes, resulted to three

major contributors of high poverty incidence. These are Low Agricultural Productivity, Declining

Productivity in Fishery and Coastal Resources, and Unemployment/underemployment which

resulted to low or insufficient family income.



Figure 4.2: Problem Tree



Chapter 5: PRIORITY

SECTORS AND INDUSTRIES



Chapter 5 Priority Sectors and Industries

Labor Market Information

Global Scenario7:

his section seeks to answer one essential question: If the impact of the crisis on economic growth has been larger than originally anticipated, has the labour market outlook also deteriorated further compared with prior expectations?

In January 2009, the ILO constructed and published three scenarios for how the crisis would impact global and regional unemployment in 2009-2010:

Scenario 1 was generated using the historical relationship between economic growth and unemployment at the country level between 1991 and 2008, together with the IMF GDP growth projections for 2009

Scenario 2 was generated on the basis of the relationship between economic growth and unemployment during the worst observed economic downturn in each country, by applying this relationship to the 2009 IMF GDP growth projections.

Scenario 3 was generated by taking the worst observed year-on-year increase in each country‘s unemployment rate and assumes that this same increase would happen simultaneously in all developed countries in 2009. Given the lagged impact of the crisis in developing economies, for these economies, half of the largest observed increase is assumed to occur in 2009.

Based on these three scenarios, the ILO indicated in January that global unemployment could increase by between 18 million (Scenario 1) and 51 million people (Scenario 3) worldwide from 2007 to 2009, corresponding to a global unemployment rate of between 6.1 per cent and 7.1 per cent. On the basis of downward GDP revisions, the ILO released a revised range in March of between 24 million and 52 million, corresponding to a global unemployment rate of between 6.3 per cent and 7.1 per cent.

In the March Global Employment Trends publication of ILO, Scenario 2 produced an estimated increase in unemployment of 38 million people from 2007 to 2009, corresponding to a rate of 6.7 per cent and a total of 217 million unemployed worldwide in 2009. At the time of those estimates, the IMF projection for global growth in 2009 was 0.5 per cent, with negative growth expected only in the Developed Economies and European Union and Central and South Eastern Europe (non-EU) & CIS regions. The current range for 2009 has shifted upwards, to an increase of between 29 million (Scenario 1) and 59 million unemployed (Scenario 3) over the period from 2007 to 20098. Global Employm ent Trends,

7 Based on ILO report on Global Labor Market Employment Report 2009

8 http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/strat/global.htm

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Figure 5.1: Global unemployment according to three scenarios

Scenario 2 currently produces an estimated increase in unemployment of 39 million from 2007 to 2009, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 6.8 per cent and a total of 220 million unemployed in 2009.

Large-scale job losses began to occur in the closing months of 2008. In total, the ILO estimates that global unemployment increased by approximately 8.4 million in 2008, with large increases in unemployment in the Developed Economies and European Union, Central and South Eastern Europe (non-EU) & CIS and East Asia regions. In 2009, job losses around the world have clearly intensified. The total projected increase in global unemployment between 2008 and 2009 is 21 million people in Scenario 1, 31 million in Scenario 2 and 50 million in the worst case Scenario 3. Due to the significant volatility and uncertainty in economic growth forecasts, precise estimates of the increase in global and regional unemployment are not possible. Given that the current global jobs crisis represents a clear, adverse break in the historical unemployment series for many countries, the lowest unemployment scenario, obtained by applying the historical relationship between GDP growth and unemployment, is no longer realistic. At the same time, the large fiscal policy stimuli and other responses taken by many governments will hopefully reduce the likelihood of unemployment increasing towards the upper range given by Scenario 3. Recovery towards the end of 2009 or in 2010 will depend to a great extent on an amelioration of conditions in finance markets and a strong impact from fiscal measures, both of which remain uncertain outcomes. The ILO‘s current projection for global unemployment in 2009 is between scenarios 2 and 3. It is hoped that the likelihood of Scenario 3 will be reduced with successful implementation of policies to stimulate aggregate demand and those suggested by the ILO‘s proposed Global Jobs Pact, which will be discussed at the forthcoming International Labour Conference in June.



Impacts on women and youth It is important to note that the crisis is likely to affect some groups of workers more than others. The Global Employment Trends for Women report released in March highlighted the different ways in which men and women are expected to be impacted. The main conclusions were:

The economic crisis is detrimental for both women and men, whether they are at work, looking for work or outside the labour force. However, the report confirmed that women are often in a disadvantaged position in comparison to men in labour markets around the world.

In most regions, the female unemployment rates are expected to increase more than male unemployment rates, a reflection of women‘s disproportionate representation in temporary employment and that women tend to comprise a substantial share of employment in export-oriented manufacturing industries in many developing countries.

However, in the Developed Economies and the European Union as well as in East Asia – regions with limited gender gaps in employment opportunities preceding the current crisis – male and female unemployment rates may converge due to the stronger impact of the crisis on male unemployment rates.

There is much variation in the gender impact of the economic crisis at the country level.

As regards to youth, prior to the onset of the global economic crisis, young people were 2.8 times as likely to be unemployed than adults at the global level. It is therefore a concern that the impact of the economic crisis has been particularly severe for youth, who face a shortage of employment opportunities as they look to enter the labour market. Based on the three GET scenarios, the number of unemployed youth is projected to increase by between 4.9 million and 17.7 million from 2008 to 2009. The youth unemployment rate is projected to increase from 12.2 per cent in 2008 to between 13.0 and 15.1 per cent in 2009. For adults, who make up the bulk of the labour force, the projected increase in the unemployment rate is 0.5 to 1.2 percentage points. Figure 5.2: Projected changes in youth and adult unemployment rates, 2008-2009



The youth unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to increase by between 1.5 and 4.3 percentage points from 2008 to 2009. The results of the scenarios indicate that youth unemployment rates may increase between 0.6 and 3.1 percentage points in East Asia, between 0 and 4.6 percentage points in the Middle East, and between 0 and 4 percentage points in North Africa. Impact on total employment Unemployment is on the rise globally, but does this mean that employment around the world is shrinking? Globally, the short answer is no. Between 2000 and 2007, global employment grew

at an average annual rate of 1.8 per cent (see Table B3). In 2008, global employment growth decreased to 1.4 per cent and the three unemployment scenarios for 2009 are consistent with growth in global employment of between 0 and 1 per cent. Importantly, all three scenarios reach the same conclusion: Looking at data from 1991 onwards (representing an approximate starting point of a more integrated global economy), 2009 will represent the worst global performance on record in terms of employment creation.

As the global labour force in recent years has expanded at an average rate of around 1.6 per cent or 45 million, this will represent a severe potential shortage of new employment opportunities. In addition, some regions are actually expected to show a contraction in employment this year, reflecting the severe effects of the crisis in terms of job destruction. Quality of employment: vulnerable employment It is also important to assess whether employment quality is declining. In the previous Global

Employment Trends reports on the crisis, the ILO produced scenarios to gauge the impact of the crisis on ―vulnerable employment‖, which is calculated as the sum of own-account workers and contributing family workers. Many workers in these types of employment status, particularly in developing economies but at times in developed economies as well, do not benefit from a social safety net if they lose their livelihoods or face challenges such as personal or family member illnesses. These workers are also less likely than more formal wage and salary employees to receive an adequate income and have their fundamental labour rights respected. On the basis of the latest labour market data and GDP growth projections, the current projection is that the share of workers in vulnerable employment will be between 48.9 per cent and 52.8 per cent of the total global workforce, or between 1.49 billion and 1.6 billion workers worldwide versus a revised 1.5 billion in 2007 and 1.49 billion in 2008. Implications for labour productivity

In addition to rising unemployment and a potential increase in vulnerable employment, the crisis is having a serious negative impact on average output per worker, an indicator of labour productivity. The ILO unemployment scenarios can also be utilized to produce scenarios of labour productivity growth for 2009.



Table 5.1: Labour Productivity Growth in 2009

Globally, output per worker is expected to decline by between 1.3 per cent and 2.3 per cent this year. Negative growth is projected in all scenarios in all regions except East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. In the long-run, labour productivity is a key determinant of living standards, as higher output per worker can lead to increased wages and/or shorter working hours for equal or greater remuneration. A positive relationship between productivity and wages and working conditions is not guaranteed, however. In many developing countries in recent years, real wages have grown at a much slower rate than labour productivity.

Updated regional outlook

Below are selected regions in the world where most Filipinos and other nationalities consider as avenues of socio-economic opportunities. They are considered big economies that whatever changes in their economic situation, would surely impact other small economies including the Philippines: Developed Economies and European Union – In the Global Employment Trends for Women

publication published in March, the ILO projected a range of 35 million to 40 million total unemployed in 2009 in this region. The economic and labour market situation in the United States and some European economies deteriorated considerably faster and further than previously anticipated, and the expected total number of unemployed in this region in 2009 is now between 39.7 million and 46.4 million. An increase in unemployment of more than 12 million since 2008 is currently viewed as probable in this region in 2009, with the region accounting for 35 to 40 per cent of the total global increase in unemployment in 2009, despite comprising less than 16 per cent of the global labour force.



In the United States alone, the number of unemployed increased by more than 2.6 million in the first four months of 2009. Spain, which has been hit hard by the crisis, has seen its number of unemployed increase by more than 800,000 in the first quarter of 2009 and the country‘s unemployment rate now stands above 17 per cent. Overall, jobs are being destroyed in this region: total employment is projected to shrink this year by between 1.3 per cent and 2.7 per cent, reflecting the large negative shock to labour markets. The ongoing destruction of wage employment in many developed economies is reflected in the region‘s share of workers in vulnerable employment. Across all 3 scenarios, this share is projected to rise in 2009, from 10.1 per cent in 2008 to between 10.2 per cent and 11.4 per cent in 2009. Central and South Eastern Europe (non-EU) & CIS – The largest downward revisions to economic growth occurred in this region and the impact of the deteriorating economic environment is clearly reflected in the region‘s labour market trends. The number of unemployed in this region could increase by as much as 35 per cent in 2009. The unemployment rate in the Russian Federation stood at 5.3 per cent in September 2008 and rose to 8.5 per cent in February 2009. Turkey‘s unemployment rate increased from 10.3 per cent to 15.5 per cent over the same period. Despite accounting for less than 6 per cent of the global labour force, this region is expected to account for around twice this figure with regard to the total increase in global unemployment this year. Total employment is projected to shrink by between 1 per cent and 2.8 per cent, versus historical average annual growth of 1.3 per cent. East Asia – While unemployment is rising in East Asia and factory closures and associated

large-scale job losses have occurred, because of a lack of sufficient data, there is a large degree of uncertainty in terms of the overall increase in unemployment in this region. On the basis of the ILO scenarios, an increase of 2.9 million to 12.8 million is predicted for 2009, representing a regional unemployment rate in the range of 4.6 per cent to 5.8 per cent. China‘s massive fiscal stimulus package –USD 586 billion, amounting to nearly 7 per cent of GDP over two years – is notably helping to boost domestic demand and offset declining exports in the country, which will benefit economic and labour market trends in the region given the country‘s sheer size. Vulnerable employment is a major challenge in East Asia. Indeed, at the onset of the crisis it is estimated that there were around 12 times as many people in East Asia in vulnerable employment as in unemployment. While the share of workers in vulnerable employment may remain stable this year in the region (the range given by the scenarios is 51.8 per cent to 56.6 per cent of total employment versus 53.4 per cent in 2008), the total number of vulnerable workers is likely to grow, underscoring the need to make social protection measures an integral component of fiscal stimulus efforts. Investments in social protection can also help to ensure that progress in poverty reduction is not reversed. Along with China‘s rapid development, the region has seen a tremendous reduction in working poverty in recent years. In 2007, approximately 10 per cent of workers in the region lived with their families on less than USD 1.25 per day while one in three lived on less than USD 2 per day.9 South East Asia and the Pacific – An economic contraction of -0.7 per cent is now expected for

this region in 2009 with Singapore‘s economy projected to decline by a troubling 10 per cent this year, and Malaysia‘s projected to decline by 3.5 per cent. Cambodia, Fiji and Thailand are also expected to register negative economic growth. An increase in unemployment of between 1.6 million and 2.7 million is currently projected for the region on the basis of the three scenarios, which is roughly consistent with prior expectations. This represents a fairly moderate increase in unemployment in comparison with some other regions, which is driven to a significant extent by

9 http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t01.htm



projections for Indonesia, the region‘s largest country. Though growth has suffered, Indonesia is weathering the crisis relatively well, as it has a large domestic market and is less reliant on external trade for growth. Nevertheless, workers in export-oriented manufacturing have been hard hit in the region, and a sharp reduction in foreign direct investment will limit private sector development. However, favourable government finances and trade surpluses in many countries provide fiscal space for public investment to help offset the contraction in private activity. As export-sector jobs are lost, the share of workers in vulnerable employment is expected to increase. In 2008, around 61 per cent of workers in the region were in vulnerable employment. This could rise to between 62.3 per cent and 64.4 per cent this year, according to the results of scenarios 2 and 3.10 Middle East and North Africa – Growth expectations for both the Middle East and North Africa

regions have moderated, with the Middle East now expected to grow by 2.3 per cent in 2009 and North Africa expected to grow by 3.2 per cent. The economies of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are both expected to contract this year, owing primarily to the financial market and real estate downturn in the former and to the decline in oil prices in the latter. The current ILO projections for unemployment in the Middle East and North Africa regions in 2009 are roughly in line with earlier estimates, with an upper estimate of 1.6 million additional unemployed in 2009 in the Middle East, which would represent an increase of approximately 25 per cent and an upper-bound estimate of an additional 900 thousand unemployed in North Africa, representing an increase of approximately 13 per cent. Vulnerable employment is expected to increase in both the Middle East and North Africa regions. Around one in three workers in each region are in vulnerable employment and this ratio could rise to as much as 4 in 10 according to the highest scenario. Importantly, the Middle East is a prime destination for migrant workers, both from within the region to the Gulf countries and from elsewhere in the world. As a result, labour market developments in the region have a major and far reaching economic and social impact.

Top Five Countries/Regions for Job Placement Destinations: CY 2009 and

Beyond

According to a study conducted in New York City of which result was posted last August, 2008, there is a huge shift of job placement destinations of our graduates and skilled workers. The shift in demand is having numerous ripple effects on other job sectors. In Perth, Western Australia, for example, even bus drivers have become scarce, as mining companies snap up every one they can find to ensure they have enough drivers for their mines. That demand has helped Australia's unemployment reach a 33-year low this year. Other countries, including Canada and Brazil, are also benefiting from the commodities bonanza. That has led to low jobless figures in some areas of those countries. But those low unemployment figures do not always go hand in hand with a strengthening economy - sometimes it's merely a factor. For example, the somewhat idling Japan is number two on global placement firm Manpower's list of the hottest job markets.

10 ILO, ―The fallout in Asia: Assessing labour market impacts and national policy responses to the global financial

crisis‖. ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (Bangkok, 2009). <http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---robangkok/documents/meetingdocument/wcms_101730.pdf>



A similar phenomenon has emerged in Denmark. It was the first European Union country to slide into a recession (defined as two consecutive months of negative growth) amid the subprime crisis, which spread to Europe late last summer. However, despite a gloomy economy, less than 50,000 people, out of a population of 5.5 million, are unemployed. Obsolete immigration laws and high labor-taxes have squeezed Danish companies in need of everything from executives and middle managers to electricians and mailmen. Somewhat surprisingly, this year's number one job growth market according to Manpower is Romania, where a large influx of foreign companies has already absorbed much of the country's skilled labor, such as carpenters, electricians and plumbers. Yet it's not just the skilled labor pool that's become thin. More than 73% of companies in Romania have had difficulties filling all types of positions. Luring back expatriates used to be the number one solution for Eastern European countries hoping to offset a shortage in the executive ranks. As the commodities boom grows, the search for executives and middle management will get a lot tougher. Barren areas in Kazakhstan or the Australian Outback are typically not the top pick of college students looking for career growth.11 According to the study, there are now five (5) hottest global job markets as follow: Canada Ontario is being hit hard by the economic slowdown in the United States, but there's more to Canada than the eastern cities along the U.S. border. The commodities bonanza has made the distant parts of the country more attractive. High demand for potash and uranium in Saskatchewan entices Canadian workers to move west. And Alberta, the richest province in Canada, stays strong. Demand for executives is particularly high in Calgary. Denmark According to the Danish government, the unemployment rate is 1.7 %. That's too low to be healthy for the economy, said the director of the country's central bank recently - a statement that's been criticized by Danish politicians who take comfort in the fact that less than 50,000 people are looking for jobs. But understaffed Danish businesses agree - they want looser immigration laws to spur the economy and increase the labor pool. For now, companies fill up positions with commuting Swedes and temporary Polish workers. Japan

After a decade and a half of recession and stagnation, Japanese economic growth seems to be picking up a little. But the workforce is expected to contract on account of an aging population. Employers now find it hard to hire IT staff, sales representatives, technicians and engineers. The high demand for labor may not be permanent. If the United States has a sustained downturn, Japan's economy may take another hit. Romania

Rising salaries, EU membership and a better standard of living will lure expatriates back to Romania - at least that's what the government hopes for. In reality, an estimated two million Romanians still live outside their native country, and a flood of foreign companies has absorbed most of the skilled labor left in the country. That leaves Romanian businesses desperate for labor.

11 See http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fortune/0807/gallery.G500_job_markets.fortune/5.html

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fortune/0807/gallery.G500_job_markets.fortune/5.html



More than 73 percent of Romanian employers now have trouble filling positions according to a Manpower survey. Engineers are in high demand. Australia

The job market is looking pretty good in the land down under. Unemployment in hit a 33-year low in January. Mining prosperity adds to almost two decades of uninterrupted growth and Aussies are crying out for everything from bus drivers to doctors. The new Labor government recently announced that it plans to allow 190,000 immigrants in a year - an increase of 25% from the current immigration quota.

National Scenario: Philippines

The Economy Today The Philippine economy seems comparatively well-equipped to weather the global financial crisis in the short term, partly as a result of the efforts over the past few years to control the fiscal deficit, bring down debt ratios, and adopt internationally-accepted banking sector capital adequacy standards. The Philippine banking sector--which comprises 80% of total financial system resources--has limited direct exposure to distressed financial institutions overseas. Conservative regulatory policies, including the prohibition of investments in structured products, shielded the insurance sector from exposure to distressed financial firms. While direct financial exposure to problematic investments and financial institutions is limited, the impact of external shocks to economic growth, poverty alleviation, employment, remittances, credit availability, and overall investment prospects is a concern. GDP grew by 7.3% in 2007, the fastest annual pace of growth in over three decades--fueled by increased government and private construction expenditures; a robust information communications technology industry; improved post-drought agricultural harvests; and strong private consumption, spurred in part by $14.4 billion in remittances from overseas workers (equivalent to about 10% of GDP). However, real year-on-year GDP growth slowed to 3.8% during 2008, reflecting the impact of high food and fuel prices and global financial uncertainties on the domestic economy. Overseas workers‘ remittances--which increased 13.7% year-on-year in 2008 to a new $16.4 billion record--helped cushion the impact of external shocks on economic growth, but began to slow during 2008‘s fourth quarter. Remittances are expected to grow 3%-4% in 2009 despite the global financial crisis, helping the economy avoid recession and supporting the balance of payments and international reserves. Most independent forecasts also currently see Philippine GDP growing within the government‘s 0.8%-1.8% targeted range for 2009. It will take a higher, sustained economic growth path to make more appreciable progress in poverty alleviation given the Philippines' annual population growth rate of 2.04%, one of the highest in Asia. The portion of the population living below the national poverty line increased from 30% to 33% between 2003 and 2006, equivalent to an additional 3.8 million poor Filipinos. Slower economic growth here and abroad, a soft domestic labor market, and uncertainties over overseas employment opportunities threaten to push more Filipinos into poverty. Business process outsourcing (BPO) has been the fastest-growing segment of the Philippine economy and has been relatively resilient amid the global financial turmoil, totaling an estimated 10% of the global outsourcing market and generating more than $6 billion in revenues in 2008 (up 26% and equivalent to about 3.6% of Philippine GDP). Although revenue growth has slowed from



40% during 2006 and 2007, industry officials expect the BPO sector to post double-digit revenue growth of between 20%-30%, and to generate about 100,000 new jobs, during 2009. The balance of payments surplus--which hit a record $8.6 billion in 2007 from higher overseas worker remittances, tourism receipts, BPO-related revenues, portfolio investments, and official development assistance funds--narrowed to $18 million during 2008. Merchandise exports--which rely heavily on electronics shipments for about two-thirds of sales--declined by nearly 3% year-on-year during 2008, pulled down by a 23% year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter revenues. Although there has been some improvement over the years, the local value added of electronics exports remains relatively low at about 30%. Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows dropped by 48% from 2007, to $1.5 billion; and net foreign portfolio capital reversed from a $3.8 billion net inflow in 2007 to a $3.6 billion net outflow in 2008. Import growth slowed but nevertheless increased by more than 2%, mainly because of spikes in international prices of fuel, rice, and petroleum-based agricultural inputs. Foreign tourist arrivals sputtered to 1.5% growth and tourism-related revenues weakened. The United States remains the Philippines' largest trading partner with $17 billion in two-way trade during 2008, and is among the largest investors with $6 billion in total direct investments. Although showing signs of bottoming out, merchandise exports slumped further in 2009 (with January-August 2009 exports down 30.3% year-on-year). However, the merchandise import bill has also declined (31.2% as of August 2009), combining with the continued expansion in overseas remittances and BPO revenues, and improving net foreign direct and portfolio investment flows to produce a wider balance of payments surplus (estimated at $2.8 billion as of August 2009).

Employment and Poverty Today Pressure on job creation may arise as the government unwinds its fiscal stimulus program. With the narrowing fiscal space, concern on the sustainability of public spending will eventually call for a reduction in spending. As job creation is largely driven by government spending (e.g., the CLEEP program), unemployment may rise with the weakening of public spending. Election-related spending may create additional buffer towards May 2010, especially for the informal labor sector. 31. Notwithstanding measures taken by the Philippine authorities, the global recession is projected to throw 1.4 million Filipinos into poverty by 2010. Based on a macro-micro simulation exercise for the Philippines, the poverty rate is estimated to be 0.9 and 1.5 percentage points higher in 2009 and 2010 respectively as a result of the global recession, compared to what would have been without it. The impact of the crisis on urban areas, the manufacturing and services sectors, and for female-headed households is expected to be particularly high. Aside from reduced employment and labor earnings due to the slowdown in economic activity, non-labor income is also estimated to be lower due to slower overseas remittances (compared to the no-crisis scenario), both in terms of the number of households receiving and amounts received. Labor market conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly in 2009 and through 2010. Several factors point to this conclusion. First, while signs of a weakening labor market abound, the economic slowdown observed in 2008 and in the first months of 2009 has yet to be transmitted fully to the labor market, as labor market developments trail economic activity. Second, the global recession is likely to lead, again with a lag, to a slowdown in net OFW deployments as global unemployment rises. Finally, a structural factor is also adding to the cyclical factors in weakening the labor market, namely a projected sharp increase in the labor force during 2008-2010 resulting from population dynamics. The deteriorating labor market is estimated to first affect the non-poor urban and young workers and to then spread to the poor as under-employment and informality of jobs rise.



Typhoons Pepeng and especially Ondoy provide significant upside potential for remittance inflows in and around October 2009. Recent research shows that remittances in the Philippines act as an insurance to households affected by natural disasters. 12 As households affected by typhoon Ondoy constitute a large share of remittances flowing into the country, a strong increase in remittance inflows in and around the month of October is expected. Indeed, Ondoy affected metro Manila which is the region where more of overseas remittances are remitted and it also affected a large amount of middle and upper middle class households—these are also strong beneficiaries of overseas remittances. Based on the Yang and Choi (2007) findings, an average of 60 percent of household income lost through natural disasters is replaced by remittances. Despite the strong upside potential for remittances in the remaining months of 2009, the real peso value of remittances is expected to moderately slow down from the strong performance observed in the first half of 2009, as inflation has moderated (notwithstanding the moderate and localized supply shocks stemming from the typhoons) and the exchange rate has appreciated. The remittance impact on private consumption is nonetheless not expected to decrease as the marginal propensity to consume out of remittance inflows is expected to increase sharply compared to the first half of 2009 since (1) the economy is recovering so that precautionary motives are reduced, and (2) the expected temporary surge in remittances is expected to be intended and directed towards immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation needs.13

Regional Scenario: Northern Mindanao

Region Ten is still growing at a fast pace. This growth is the highest registered among the 17 regions in the country making the region the fastest growing regional economy in 2008. With the growth, the region increased its share to the GDP from 4.9 to 5.0 percent, the region being among the 6 regions with GDP share of 5% and above. Northern Mindanao still has the 3 rd highest per capita GRDP nationwide. Figure 5.3: Per Capita GDP Index of Region 10 as compared to other Regions

12 Yang and Choi, 2007 13 Yang, Dean, and HwaJung Choi, 2007, ―Are Remittances Insurance? Evidence from Rainfall Shocks in the Philippines,‖ World

Bank Economic Review, Vol. 21(2), pp. 219-48. Philippines Quarterly Update—November 2009



The region remains to be the biggest economy in Mindanao with a Gross Regional Domestic Product of PhP71.1 billion pesos. Figure 5.4: Percent Distribution of GDP among regions in Mindanao, as of 2009

Even with the economic slowdown, the regional economic structure continues its transformation from previously agriculture–led to more of services and industry. Even, the present structure is still relatively balanced such that a good performance of one sector could more or less offset the declines in the other sectors. Figure 5.5: Percent Share of GDP by Sector, as of 2009

Northern Mindanao posted the fastest growth rate among the country‘s 17 regions in 2008, even with a slowdown from the 7.7 percent growth in 2007. The effects of the economic problems we manifested in the huge declines in the growths in the services and industry sectors. These, however were cushioned by the very good performance in the agriculture sector. This a

reversal in sectoral performance in the previous years where services and industry were the major drivers Agriculture Sector: Agriculture recorded the largest expansion among sectors in 2008, to wit:

• Agriculture -10.7% • Industry – 4.2% • Services – 2.3%



Figure 5.6: Growth Rates of GDP by Sector, Northern Mindanao, as of 2009

Source: NEDA Director’s Powerpoint presentation

Performance in the AFF Sector was mostly from agriculture and fishery production. Although forestry registered a negative growth of 2.1%, this was an improvement from a contraction of 24.4 percent in the previous year. Table 5.2: Performance of Agri-fishery and Foresty in terms of GRDP, as of 2009


Agricultural production, on the whole, continues its increasing trend. Modest growths were noted in almost all crops specially for rice, although corn suffered the consequences of the bad weather in the first quarter. Livestock and fishery production registered modest increases, as well. Table 5.3: Performance of Agriculture per Major Commodity, as of 2009




Industry Sector

In the Industry sector, what was evidently hit by the crisis the manufacturing sub-sector which grew less than half of what was realized in 2007. Being the biggest contributor in this sector at about 22 percent of the GRDP, it brought down the growth in the industry sector even as mining and quarrying sub-sector registered a 20% growth. Performance in the Industry sector is greatly affected by the slowdown in manufacturing industry. Table 5.4: Performance of Manufacturing Indusry in Northern Mindanao, as of 2009


Services Sector

The slowdown in the Service Sector very pronounced in the Trade sub-sector which registered only 1.6% growth from a 10.7 growth in the previous year. Contributing on about 2.5%, the increase in government services was not enough to offset the huge reductions in the other sub-sectors. Growth in Services was mostly pulled down by the slowdown in trade Table 5.5: Performance of Trade (Wholesale/Retail) in NM, as of 2009




Poverty and GDP

The number of poor families increased by 6,516 between 2003 and 2006 inspite of the reduction in poverty incidence to 36.1 percent in 2006 from 37.7 percent in 2003. However, it is substantially higher than the national average of 26.9 percent and the plan target for 2006 of 29% to 31%. Table 5.6: Poverty Status of Northern Mindanao, as of 2009


However, even with our high growth regime, we are still hounded by poverty. NSCB estimates that for every 1% increase in per capita GRDP, poverty incidence will decrease by only 0.18%. This would show that growth in the economy and access to productive resources are not well distributed across the economic strata of the population. High GRDP growths did not translate into reduction in poverty as a 1% increase in per Capita GRDP will decrease poverty incidence by only 0.1794%. As of April 2009, the employment rate slightly dropped to 94.8% from 95% in April 2008. Underemployment, however, declined from 26.7% to 24.5 percent. Table 5.7: Labor and Employment Scenario, Northern Mindanao, as of 2009


2003 2006 Elasticity

Per Capita GRDP 13,904 15,670

Poverty Incidence 44.0 43.1 -0.1794

LFS Indicators April 2008

January 2009

April 2009

Labor Force Participation Rate

69.6% 68.3% 70.7%

Employed persons (‘000) 1,765 1,763

Employment Rate 95.0% 95.7 94.8%

Underemployed persons (‘000)

472 480

Underemployment Rate 26.7% 27.2 24.5%



0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Others

Mining & Metallurgical

Chemical-Based

Energy

Metals

Forest-Based

Consumer Manufactures

Infra and Services

Trading

Servicing

Agri-Based

10.54%

0.19%

0.21%

0.23%

0.57%

1.39%

3.53%

5.97%

22.29%

25.32%

29.75%

Figure 5.7: Region 10 Employment, 2004-2008 By Sector


Investments A slowdown in the inflow of investments, however, was noted by DTI for 2007 and 2008. Inflow of new investments shrunk by 72 percent as investments slowed down in all provinces except for Lanao del Norte. Table 5.8: Investment Performance of Lanao del Norte vis-à-vis Other Provinces Source: NEDA Director’s Powerpoint presentation

The year 2009 may not be promising. Further slowdown in the economy is expected, hence the revision in the GDP growth targets for this year. Region X, is expected to perform better than the country‘s average and will continue to draw strength from the agri-sector. The impact emergency employment and livelihood programs is expected to be felt in the third quarter. The recent credit ratings upgrade by Moody‘s hopefully would be translated into more investments inflow. While OFW remittances increased in the first five months, the government is just expecting that remittances could hold.



Specialization: Lanao del Norte Shares of Total Family Income by Kind of Business Industry, 2000

26.40%

8.60%

2.00%

5.00%

13.10%

10.60%

5.40%

28.90%

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Provincial Economic Performance: Lanao del Norte14

Economic Activities

The hierarchy of Lanao del Norte‘s specialization based on family income data as shown in the graph below are as follows: (A) community/social/personal services (28.90%); (B) agriculture/ fishery/forestry (26.40%); (C) wholesale/retail (13.10%); (D) transportation/storage/ communications (10.60%); (E) manufacturing (8.60%); (F) finance/real estate/business services; (G) construction (5%) and (H) electricity/gas/water. Figure 5.8: Total family Income by Industry, Lanao del Norte, as of 2000

D. Agriculture/Fishing/Forestry

While Lanao del Norte‘s industry specialization is on community/social/personal services sector, agriculture remains to be its economic driving force. About 40 percent of its total land area is devoted to crop production and other agriculture-related activities. The province‘s climate and topography is suitable to all kinds of crops with rice corn, coconut, banana, fruits, vegetables and rootcrops as the major agricultural products.

Livestock is another major agricultural product. With the presence of a dairy farm and a milk processing plant in the municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, livestock is seen to evolve as a major contributor to the growth of the province‘s economy.

The fishery sector shall continue to given priority due to the high export potentials of existing products particularly seaweeds and crabs.

The analysis on the province‘s agricultural sector shall give emphasis on the commodities which are considered priority industries.

14

Adapted from the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2007-2020 of Lanao del Norte



Crop Production Based on production volume and the relative importance to the province‘s economy, its main crops are palay, corn, coconut and banana. Calamansi is of emerging importance in relation to potential for contributing to local economic growth.

Palay

Lanao del Norte consistently ranks second to Bukidnon in the region in terms of total regional palay production. In 2007, its production increased by 6.8% from 134,751 metric tons in 2006 to 143,905 metric tons. This is accompanied by the increase in the total area harvested by 4.3% or 1,619 hectares and the average yield per hectare at 3.7 metric tons/hectare. However, its average yield is still below the regional average of 3.9 metric tons/hectare in 2007. Meanwhile, the province has a total of 39,063 hectares of agricultural land being harvested with rice, about 84% of which are from irrigated areas. It has eleven (11) rice producing municipalities: Baloi, Baroy, Kapatagan, Kolambugan, Lala, Maigo, Munai, Salvador,Sapad, SND and Tubod. About 87% of Lanao del Norte‘s palay production are from irrigated areas.

Rice Sufficiency Level

In 2006, the region experienced a deficit of rice production by 59,107.2 metric tons, which translate to a rice sufficiency level of only 84%. Among the provinces in the region, Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte posted surpluses of 57.428.3 metric tons and 5,803.1 metric tons, respectively. Table 5.9: Rice Production Vs. Consumption Requirement by Province – CY 2006

Area Per capita Consumption Kilogram/Year

Consumption Requirement

(In Metric Tons)

Production (In Metric Tons)

Production vs. Consumption

(%)

Bukidnon 78.0 98,266 155,694 158.4

Camiguin 116.7 9,194 1,265 13.8

Lanao del Norte 88.9 81,785 87,588 107.1

Misamis Occidental 80.8 42,898 39,723 92.6

Misamis Oriental 100.4 126,803 15,568 12.3

Region 10 88.6 358,945 299,838 83.5 Source: BAS 10

Corn

The three provinces in the region including Lanao del Norte experienced increases in corn production. Lanao del Norte posted the highest increase (15%) and Misamis Occidental, the lowest (4%). The regions‘ total production slightly increased by 9% as Bukidnon (which contribute 67% of the region‘s total production) went up by only 9%. Despite the decline in Lanao del Norte‘s area harvested by 1% or 541 hectares, its production and average yield/hectare managed to increase by 15% and 11%, respectively.



Corn Sufficiency Level

All provinces in the region experienced surpluses in corn production attaining a 322.1% total corn sufficiency level of the region. Lanao del Norte registered the highest sufficiency level at 789.2% Table 5.10: Corn Production Vs. Consumption Requirement by Province, CY 2006

Area

Per capita Consumption Kilogram/Year

Consumption Requirement

(In Metric Tons)

Production (In Metric Tons)

Production vs. Consumption

(%)

Bukidnon 41.76 52,610 92,897 176.6

Camiguin 2.5 197 669 339.7

Lanao del Norte 25.58 23,527 185,678 789.2

Misamis Occidental 29.8 15,829 35,197 222.4

Misamis Oriental 17.73 22,402 54,518 243.4

Region 10 28.3 114,565 368,959 322.1 Source: BAS 10

Coconut

Nut Production

Lanao del Norte has the highest nut production in the region. From 2005 to 2006, production grew by 2%. The province of Bukidnon posted the highest growth rate of 12%. The other provinces recorded declines in nut production pulling down the region‘s nut production by 1%. Copra Production

The decline in mature nut production brought a corresponding decrease in copra production. Meanwhile, the province‘s copra production increased by 3% or 3,239 metric ton from 119,039 MT in 2005 to 122,278 MT in 2006.. The increase is attributed to the favorable climate in Lanao del Norte. Table 5.11: Copra Production (in Metric Tons) by Province – CY 2005 & 2006

Province

2005 2006 Actual Change % Change

Bukidnon 8,722 9,987 1,265 15

Camiguin 23,799 21,672 (2,127) (9)

Lanao del Norte 119,039 122,278 3,239 3

Misamis Occidental 116,528 111,099 (5,429) (5)

Misamis Oriental 103,870 98,906 (4,964) (5)

Region X 371,958 363,942 (8,016) (2) Source: PCA - 10

Green Nut Production

Production of green nut declined in Bukidnon (3%), Lanao del Norte (24%) and Misamis Occidental (14%). However, the region‘s production slightly went up by 2% from 2,424,085 in



2005 to 2,464,274 in 2006. This is attributed to the increases in Camiguin and Misamis Oriental, with 15% and six percent, respectively.

Banana

Approximately 8,760 hectares of agricultural areas are devoted to banana production with an average yield of 31.9 metric tons per hectare. Lanao del Norte contributes about 31% to regional production in 2007. Production areas in spread across municipalities but the bulk of production is in the municipalities of Tubod-1875 hectares, Magsaysay-934 hectares, Sapad-714.5 hectares, Lala-385 hectares, Salvador-207 hectares, Matungao-163.78 hectares, Nunungan-161 hectares, Kauswagan-143 hectares, Baroy-111 hectares, Tagoloan-110 hectares. Total area production is 5493.55 hectares.

Calamansi

Calamansi is largely grown in the municipalities of Lala, Sapad, Kapatagn, Salvador and Baroy covering an estimated area of 419 hectares with an estimated production volume of 270 metric

tons per month. This supply goes to Cebu City and its neighboring cities and provinces. In addition to raw calamansi as industry output, calamansi fruits are likewise processed into juice concentrates. A calamansi processing plant was established at barangay Pinuyak in the municipality of Lala with a daily capacity of 125 liters, which produces calamansi concentrate and ready-to-drink calamansi juice in PET bottles. The processing plant provides employment to over 87 members of the Pinuyak Farmers multipurpose cooperative.

Other Major Crops For three consecutive years, Lanao del Norte consistently had the highest production volume among the provinces in the region on the following commodities: camote, eggplant, gabi, ginger, gourd, mongo, okra, peanut. The biggest production share is noted on ginger production reaching 89% in 2005, 86% in 2006 and 88% in 2007. Some fruit crops like banana, calamansi and mandarin ranked 2nd after the province of Bukidnon. While the province‘s cassava production volume is only 3rd among the provinces in the region, it is considered a major crop considering its potentials for processing and other value-addition systems.

Livestock and Poultry The province‘s livestock inventory which is 9% relative to the region‘s total production, managed to increase by 4% from 176,279 heads in 2006 to 182,628 heads in 2008 in spite of the decrease in cattle and carabao inventory by 5% and 3%, respectively. However, the province‘s poultry inventory which contributes 23% to the region‘s total in 2007, posted a decrease in inventory by 2% from 47,408 heads in 2006 to 46,466 heads in 2007. On the other hand, chicken inventory for the province increased by 11% (from 1,228,909 heads in 2006 to 1,298,325 heads in CY 2007 with hefty increase noted in the inventory of native chicken.

Dairy

The Lanao Foundation Inc, (LFI) Dairy Project in the municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND) is established in four sites. It started with the importation of 50 dairy heifers in 2004. An additional of 1,063 heads dairy cows were imported in the next two succeeding years. At present, it has a herd population of 1,932 heads including the 146 non-dairy cows purchased by LFI for upgrading program. It is composed of four composite farm sites and still expanding with a



current pasture development program of 500 hectares. The total land area is 1,484 hectares with a 2,243 A.U. carrying capacity. The current available livestock animal unit is 1,431.1 A.U. and could still accommodate 811.90 A.U. within this year. Its milk processing plant is equipped with a milking a parlor, milk processing plant and milk plant laboratory. The milk processing plant can process 3,500 liters of milk per hour. Its current production level is 35,000 liters per month.

Halal Meat

The Lanao Foundation Inc. (LFI) Halal Processing Plant will be catering for the needs for halal meat for Moslem customers who rarely find said products in the department stores and other outlets, mainly in Lanao del Norte, Lanao deo Sur, Ilogan City, Ozamiz City and other neighboring urban areas. The processing plant is established at Bangaan, SND, Lanao del Norte. The area is accessible to any land transportation since it is only 10 kms. away from Poblacion, SND, Lanao del Norte. It is capable to process 300 kg per day on corned beef, beef tapa and beef patties. With the volume of production, the Company has trained employees under the supervision of a production in-charge who is a Food Technologists.

Aside from mass production, the Company seriously considers the reduction of waste through efficient processing activities which help to attain safe, hygienic, higher quality and globally competitive products.

Fisheries Fishery is a major economic activity of Lanao del Norte. It is surrounded by a long coastline covering three bays; Iligan Bay, Panguil Bay and Illana Bay.

Fish Production

Fish production in Lanao del Norte comes from three sources: commercial, municipal and aquaculture. Aquaculture fish production is the major source which constitutes 64% of total fish production. The province‘s fish production in 2007 of 65,540 metric tons represents 46% of region‘s production. Table 5.12: Fisheries Production by Source (In Metric Tons), CY 2006 vs. CY 2007

Type/Source

Region X Lanao del Norte

2006 2007 % Change

2006

% to the

Region

2007 % to the

Region

% Change

Commercial 39,216 45,273 15 9,860 25 12,083 27 23

Municipal 36,112 40,489 12 9,532 26 11,224 28 18

Aquaculture 51,513 57,279 11 30,959 60 42,233 74 36

Total 126,841 143,041 13 50,351 40 65,540 46 30 Source: BAS 10



Mudcrab Lanao del Norte, particularly the municipalities of Kapatagan and Lala, is the source of crablets for mudcrab culture outside the province. Mudcrab production in the province in 2007 is recorded at 2,945 metric tons.

Seaweeds

About 224 hectares are planted with seaweeds in the municipalities of Kolambugan and Tubod providing for employment to more than a thousand seaweed growers. Seaweed production recorded a positive growth from 14,806 metric tons in 2005 to 27,524 metric tons in 2007. In 2007 alone, total domestic sale is recorded at P20.18 million.

Forestry

Among the provinces, only Lanao del Norte experienced a decline of 9.2% in production from 4.645 cubic meters in 2005 to 4,218 cubic meters in 2006. The decrease was due to the imposition of total log ban in the province per DAO 2006-13 issued by the DENR.

Table 5.13: Wood Production by Province (In Cubic Meters), 2005 & 2006

Product

Net Volume

2006 % Share

% Change

2005

2006

Sawlog Lanao del Norte Misamis Occidental Misamis Oriental Bukidnon Camiguin

66,983 4,645 19,881 33,016 9,136 305

81,021 4,218 30,319 36,135 9,532 818

100.0 5.2 37.4 44.6 11.8 1.0

21.0 (9.2) 52.5 9.4 4.3

168.0

Veneer Misamis Oriental Lanao del Norte

51,189

67,988 65,292 2,696

100.0 96.0 4.0

32.8 27.6

Source: DENR 10

Table 5.14: Volume and estimated value of mineral production by type, Lanao del Norte, 2004-2006

Type of Mineral Unit 2005 2006

Volume Value Volume Value

Metallics - - - -

Non-Metallics

Limestone MT 1,495,216.00 17,383,680,692.00 381,578.59 11,285,349.90

Pozzolan MT 12,123.27 1,026,840.97 16,867.29 1,428,659.46

Shale MT 141,117.00 5,616,035.92 239,896.00 7,889,382.00

Sand & Gravel cu. m. 57,836.00 1,772,322.50 - - Source: MGB-DENR, Region 10



E. Trade, Industry and Tourism DTI-Monitored Investment

Three provinces in the region, namely, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte and Camiguin experienced an increase in investment by 41%, 34% and 6%, respectively. However, the region‘s total investment was pulled down as investment of Misamis Oriental, which contributes 39.27% of the region‘s total investment, declined by 58% from 15,992.38 million in 2006 to 6,705.46 million in 2007. Table 5.15: Value of DTI-Monitored Investments Region X, 2006 and 2007(In Million Pesos)

Province 2006 2007 2007

Percent Share Percent Change

Bukidnon 5,080.39 7,161.81 41.94 40.97

Camiguin 175.71 186.76 1.09 6.29

Lanao del Norte 1,670.67 2,238.51 13.11 33.99

Misamis Occidental 858.53 781.95 4.58 (8.92)

Misamis Oriental 15,992.38 6,705.46 39.27 (58.07)

Total 23,777.68 17,074.49 100.0 (28.19)

Source: DTI-X

Excluding Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte‘s investment reached 86,995,936 in 2008, an increase by 6% from the 2006 figure. This is due to huge increases in the following sectors: i) wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and personal and household goods and ii) other community, social and personal service activities by 46% and 175%, respectively.

Meanwhile, the bulk of investment consistently attributed to the contribution made by the wholesale & retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and personal and household goods which recorded a total of 309 business names registrations.

Lanao del Norte‘s investment largely comes from the micro industry with capitalization ranging from three (3) million below and about 97% of it are into single form of ownership. Table 5.16: Value of Exports by Province, Region X, 2006 and 2007(In FOB U.S. Dollars)

Province 2006 2007 2007

Percent Share

Percent Change

Bukidnon 24.13 46.51 7.09 92.75

Camiguin 0.12 0.16 0.02 33.33

Lanao del Norte 336.18 225.75 34.43 (32.85)

Misamis Occidental 3.64 1.02 0.16 (71.98)

Misamis Oriental 310.64 382.26 58.30 23.06

Total 674.71 655.70 100.00 (2.82)

Source: DTI-X



F. Tourism

Lanao del Norte which ranks 4th next to Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental posted a 9.2% increase with most arrivals coming from other places in the Philippines.

The increase is due to its doubled efforts in promoting the province as the ―Land of Beauty and Bounty‖. As manifestations of all these, various projects/activities were undertaken such as: i)

participation to national and local events like Philippine Travel Mart, Trade Fair and Pasundayag sa Northern Mindanao ii) exposures on TV and magazines such as Living Asia Channels, DOT Trail Magazine and DOT 10 Bulletin ii) establishment of the Provincial Museum that displays

maranao paraphernalia, antiques that has been donated by some government officials and private sector within the province, municipal tourist attractions and festival costumes, and turugan (a maranao royal house) and iii) preparations of different promotional materials like tour

packages, video presentations, flyers and brochures. Tourist Attractions

Man-made Tourist Attractions

The province is also endowed with man-made tourist attractions. The list is presented in below. Table 5.17: Man-Made Tourist Attractions, Lanao del Norte, as of 2009

Tourist Attraction

Location

Features

Lake Baloi

Provincial Ceramics Center

Gov. Arsenio A. Quibranza Provincial Government Center

Villa Quibranza Swimming Pool

Mindanao Civic Center

Provincial Picnic Park

Baloi

Baroy

Tubod

Tubod

Tubod

Tubod

With Agus IV of the National Power as its source, the lake was made along the national highway of Baloi. An ideal place for water sports and fishing activities. Also the sight of proposed “maranao Village. Producing four types of ceramic products namely; red bricks, tiles, pots and jars The seat of the provincial government of Lanao del Norte Owned by the Quibranza family & located at Brgy. Pinpin. 71-hectare sports and recreation center. Located at Capitol, Tubod, LDN

Source: Provincial Tourism Office



Natural Tourist Attractions The province is endowed with rich natural resources, which have great potentials for tourism. This consists of nine beautiful falls, nine springs, 14 beaches and one rainforest. Table 5.18: Natural Tourist Attractions, Lanao del Norte, as of 2009

Tourist Attraction Potential Use

Location

1. Waterfalls

Pagayawan Falls

Camping, picnicking, nature watching, swimming, hiking

Bacolod, Lanao del Norte

Tinago Falls

Camping, picnicking, nature watching, swimming, & diving,etc

Linamon, Lanao del Norte

Cathedral Falls

Sta. Cruz Falls

Kidalos Slide Falls

Picnicking, wading, nature watching, picture taking, etc.

Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

Abaga Falls Baloi, Lanao del Norte

Pasayanon Falls Matungao, Lanao del Norte

Munai Waterfalls Munai, Lanao del Norte

Fairy Falls Munai, Lanao del Norte

2. Springs

Lidpa Subterranean River

Scientific/cave study, observation of rock formation.

Munai, Lanao del Norte

Pili Hot/Cold Spring

Picnicking & nature watching Nunungan, Lanao del Norte

Kalilangan Spring

Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Limuag Spring

Baroy, Lanao del Norte

Lumbac Springs

Kawa-kawa Spring

Munai, Lanao del Norte

Cabongbongan Spring Inasagan Spring

Camping, picnicking, nature watching, swimming, hiking

Salvador, Lanao del Norte

Sta. Cruz Spring

Maigo, Lanao del Norte

3. Beaches

Pikalawag Beach Swimming, boating, sailing, skiing, sun tanning, beach volleyball, etc.

Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte



Tourist Attraction Potential Use

Location

Resort

Sahara Beach

Picnicking, swimming, fishing, sunset watching, etc.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Granaderos Beach

Magoong Beach

Calao Beach

Albatross Beach

Swimming, picnicking, sunset watching, picture taking, sun tanning

Maigo, Lanao del Norte

Montaner Beach

Samburon Beach

Cool Shade Beach

Pajo Beach

Lacida Beach

Adam & Eve Beach

Swimming, picnicking, sunset watching, picture taking, sun tanning

Linamon, Lanao del Norte

Princess Jane Beach

Macboy Beach

Picnicking, partying, swimming, boating, sun tanning, hiking, running, kayaking & snorkeling.

Bacolod, Lanao del Norte

5. Rainforest:

Mt. Inayawan

A natural rainforest enriched with wild trees and flowers.

Nunungan, LDN


Festivals

At least ten (10) festivals are celebrated annually in the province, which typify the life and culture of the people of Lanao del Norte, their religious beliefs and aspirations in life. These festivals usually draw people from other places and celebration of such are spearheaded by the Local Government Units in cooperation with the Department of Tourism which assists in the promotion of the festivals. Table 5.19: Festivals in the Province of Lanao del Norte, as of 2009

Name of Festival

Period of Celebration Municipality

Hudyaka sa Kinhason Festival

January 16

Municipality of Bacolod

Guini-akan Festival January 21

Municipality of Baroy

Hudyaka sa Lubi Festival January 23 Municipality of Linamon

Nangkaan Festival February 27 Municipality of Maigo



Name of Festival

Period of Celebration Municipality

Alimango Festival March 22 Municipality of Lala

Hugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival April 14 Municipality of Kauswagan

Niyogan Festival

May 23

Municipality of Magsaysay

Kalilang Festival June 27 Municipality of Nunungan

Sarimanok Festival July 1 Municipality of Kolambugan

Sagayan Festival July 4 Provincial Festival

Palayan Festival July 5 Municipality of Kapatagan

Tulingan Festival October 4 Municipality of SND

Sagingan Festival October 17 Municipality of Tubod


Provincial Skills Priorities

nder the PSALM Approach, occupational skills are critical if they are essential and indispensable in the operations of the firm within an industry. The Province‘s critical skills are determined through a survey with the various sectors, and were validated through a

Sectoral Champion Consultation Workshop. The critical skills determination was based on the stakeholders‘/respondents‘ perception of the sector vis-à-vis assessment of the multi-level (global, national, regional and provincial levels) economic situation and outlook. The determination of the number of actual workers needed in a particular occupation in a specific sector was based on estimates which again the socio-economic growth of the province as well as the regional economic influence were used as the foundation. For the province of Lanao del Norte, the critical skills are determined on the basis of importance to the local economy, such that, the Services topped the list, followed by Agri-fishery, then the Industry and Trade. Under the major sectoral groupings are the following:

1. Services

Health Services

Social and Personal Services

Tourism and Hospitality Services

Information and Communications

4. Agriculture, Fishery & Forestry 5. Industry and Trade

a. Construction b. Metals & Engineering

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c. Processed Foods and Manufacturing d. Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning e. Electronics f. Electricity g. Trade (Wholesale & Retail) h. Land Transport and Automotive i. Others

Below are tables of the Summary of Demand for Critical Skills. The specific sectors are further categorized in 3 major grouping of Lanao del Norte‘s economic activities, namely: Services, Agri-fishry/Forestry, and Industry. Table 5.20: Summary of Critical Skills Demand for the 3-year period, 2010-2012

SECTOR/INDUSTRY CRITICAL SKILLS DEMANDED/YEAR

2010 2011 2012 Total

Social & Personal Services 6,968 8,631 6,881 22,480

Health Services 13,795 24,760 9,885 48,440

Tourism & Hospitality Services 12,600 16,561 16,626 45,787

Information & Communications

Technology ICT)

6,780 8,580 9,400 24,760

Agriculture, Fishery & Forestry 13,465 10,135 11,288 34,888

Processed Foods and Beverages 1,750 1,825 1,150 4,725

Construction Services 2,014 2,820 4,120 8,954

Metals & Engineering 2,500 2,200 2,200 6,900

Heating and Ventilation 100 200 350 650

Electronics 78 90 100 268

Electricity 325 387 384 1,096

Land Transports & Automotive 1,450 1,515 1,867 4,832

Trade (Wholesale/Retail) 700 700 700 2,100

Others 375 525 625 1,525



Services

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Accounting Head Clerk 100 100 100 300

Acounting Check 850 1,150 1,200 3,200

Bookkeepper 200 250 400 850

Business Officer 400 500 500 1,400

Cashier 100 150 150 400

Commercial Banking Operator 100 100 100 300

Health Aide 1,250 2,000 2,250 5,500

Health Insurance Agent 50 50 50 150

Household Service Worker 2,500.00 2,500.00 100.00 5,100.00

Laundry/ Housekeepers 300 300 300 900

Loan Officer 100 100 100 300

Auditor 100 250 250 600

Maintenance repair 350 400 500 1,250

Marketing Officer 200 400 400 1,000

Purchaser 50 50 50 150

Security Guard 250 300 400 950

Security Services Operator 68 31 31 130

TOTAL 6,968 8,631 6,881 22,480



HEALTH SERVICES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Anesthesiologist/Medical Technologist 50 50 50 150

Blomedical Equipment Service Worker 100 200 300 600

Caregiver 100 100 100 300

Dental Aide 50 50 50 150

Emergency Medical Assistant 25 35 50 110

Emergency Medical Services Worker 2,500 2,500 100 5,100

Health Care Service Worker 1,000 1,250 2,000 4,250

Hilot (Wellness Massage Therapist) 1,500 9,000 - 10,500

Massage Therapist 2,500 3,500 1,000 7,000

Medical Assistants 400 500 500 1,400

Medical Technician/ Technologist 100 100 100 300

Medical Transcriptionist 500 500 500 1,500

Medicare Staff 750 750 750 2,250

Midwife 750 1,000 1,250 3,000

Nursing Aid 150 150 200 500

Nursing Attendant 1,250 2,000 2,250 5,500

Phamaceutical Assistants 200 300 300 800

Pharmacist 100 50 50 200

Pharmacy Services 150 150 250 550

Radiologic Technician 100 50 50 200

SPA Therapist 1,500 2,500 - 4,000

Surgical Assistant 20 25 35 80

TOTAL 13,795 24,760 9,885 48,440



TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SERVICES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Accounting Clerk 100 150 150 400

Baker 750 850 1,000 2,600

Bartender 250 500 750 1,500

Clerk/encoder 300 450 550 1,300

Cook 1,400 1,750 2,000 5,150

Events Management Practitioner 50 50 65 165

Food attendant 1,900 2,100 2,500 6,500

Front desk officer 1,000 1,200 1,500 3,700

Grill Man 750 1,000 1,250 3,000

Head cook 50 50 50 150

Laundry supervisor 500 1,750 1,000 3,250

Pantryman 150 2,500 400 3,050

Purchasing Head 500 750 1,000 2,250

Receptionist 250 500 750 1,500

Reservation Officer 2,500 500 750 3,750

Roomboy 500 900 1,100 2,500

Tour Guide 100 150 150 400

Tourism Management Practitioner 50 50 50 150

Travel Agent 50 50 50 150

Travel Services Operator 50 50 50 150

Utilityman 400 11 11 422

Waiter 1,000 1,250 1,500 3,750

TOTAL 12,600 16,561 16,626 45,787



INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

2D Animator 500 500 500 1,500

Back Office Processor 500 450 450 1,400

Call Center Agents 1,500 2,000 2,500 6,000

Computer Hardware Servicing 500 1,000 500 2,000

Computer Operator 50 150 150 350

Computer Programmer 150 200 200 550

Computer Technician 150 250 500 900

Date Entry Operators 200 200 200 600

English/Language Proficiency 1,500 2,000 2,500 6,000

Medical Transcriptionist 100 100 150 350

PC Operator 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000

Systems Development Programmer 50 80 100 230

Translator 30 50 50 130

Visual Graphics Designer 500 500 500 1,500

Web Designer 50 100 100 250

TOTAL 6,780 8,580 9,400 24,760



Agriculture, Fishery & Forestry

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FORESTRY 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Aqua-Products cultivator 1,500 1,800 2,000 5,300

Citrus Growing (Calamansi) 503 503 503 1,509

Community Development Worker 50 50 100 200

Entrepreneur (Farm Products) 500 510 520 1,530

Farm supervisor (Fishery) 50 50 50 150

Farm Technician 170 180 190 540

Field Legumes Farmer 160 170 180 510

Fish Farm Cultivator 190 200 210 600

Fisherman 6,700 2,000 2,200 10,900

Fishpond Aide 25 50 50 125

Fruit Tree Farmer 275 285 295 855

Livestock Farmer 1,400 2,000 2,200 5,600

Mariculture laborers 50 100 200 350

Nursery Caretaker 400 500 500 1,400

Post-harvest worker (HVC) 130 140 150 420

Poultry Farmer 150 160 170 480

Prawn Hatchery Technician 110 120 130 360

Rice Farmer 200 300 400 900

Root Crops Farmer 160 170 180 510

Saw Filer 100 150 200 450

Seaweeds Cultivator 50 90 150 290

Spice Crops Growers 230 240 250 720

Veterinary Assistants 50 150 250 450

Wood Processing laborer/assembler 300 199 180 679

Wood Processing Machine Operator 12 18 30 60

TOTAL 13,465 10,135 11,288 34,888



Industry

PROCESSED FOODS AND BEVERAGES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Agricultural Products Processor 200 250 250 700

Boiler Operator 75 75 - 150

Copra Preparation Operator 75 100 - 175

Dairy Products Processor 150 150 150 450

Deodorizer Operator 25 25 - 50

Expeller Operator 100 50 - 150

Filter Operator 25 50 50 125

Foreman Electrical/Mechanical 50 50 - 100

Fruits Processor 100 100 100 300

Halal Meat Processor 200 200 150 550

Maintenance Supervisor Electrical/Mechanical 50 50 - 100

Maintenance Supply Group Electrical/Mechanical 150 150 200 500

Oil Milling Process/ managing Head 50 - - 50

Pelletizer Operator 50 75 - 125

Production Supervisor 50 75 - 125

Refinery Filter Operator 50 50 - 100

Refinery Operator 50 50 - 100

Solvent Operator 50 75 - 125

Spices and Herbs Processor 100 100 100 300

Vegetable Processor 150 150 150 450

TOTAL 1,750 1,825 1,150 4,725



CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Building Maintenance Man - - 100 100

Building Wiring Electrician 64 70 70 204

Carpenter, general 150 2,500 3,000 5,650

Door Jam Window maker 100 - 50 150

Foreman 50 - 50 100

Housepainter 50 - - 50

Iron works fabricator 250 - - 250

Laborer 750 - 400 1,150

Master Plumber 100 - - 100

Steel Erector 100 - - 100

Steelman 100 - 50 150

Structural welder 50 - 100 150

Tile Setter 150 250 300 700

Wall Decorative Painter 50 - - 50

Wheel Loader Operator 50 - - 50

TOTAL 2,014 2,820 4,120 8,954

METALS & ENGINEERING SERVICES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Body Builder/Repairer 100 100 100 300

Electric Arc Welder 100 150 150 400

Lathe Machine Operator 300 250 250 800

Machine Shop Technician 250 250 250 750

Machine Tool Operator 250 250 250 750

Mechanical Engineering Mechanic 500 150 150 800

Metal Product Fabricator 300 300 300 900

Sheet Metal Worker 300 350 350 1,000

Shielded Metal Arc Welder 400 400 400 1,200

TOTAL 2,500 2,200 2,200 6,900



HEATING VENTILATION AND

AIR CONDITIONING 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Central Air Conditioning Mechanic II - - 50 50

Package A/C Commercial Ref. Mechanic NC II - 100 100 200

Window-Type A/C Dom. Ref. Mechanic NC I 50 50 100 200

Window-Type A/C Dom. Ref. Mechanic NC II 50 50 100 200

TOTAL 100 200 350 650

ELECTRONICS 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Consumer Electronics Servicing 50 50 50 150

Logic Controller 5 10 10 25

Mechatronics Operator 20 25 30 75

Nanotechnology Technician 3 5 10 18

TOTAL 78 90 100 268

ELECTRICITY 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Electrical Engineering Technician 200 250 250 700

Lineman 79 89 86 254

Meter reader 46 48 48 142

TOTAL 325 387 384 1,096

LAND TRANSPORT & AUTOMOTIVE 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Auto/motor vehicle mechanic 450 15 17 482

Driver 750 1,000 1,250 3,000

Dump Truck Driver 250 500 600 1,350

TOTAL 1,450 1,515 1,867 4,832



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Retail Worker 200 200 200 600

Sales Person 300 300 300 900

Store Operator 100 100 100 300

Warehouseman 100 100 100 300

TOTAL 700 700 700 2,100

OTHERS 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

Book Binding(printing press) 50 100 150 300

Offset Printer 25 25 25 75

Operator (printing press) 150 200 250 600

Radio Operator 50 150 150 350

Textile Printer 100 50 50 200

TOTAL 375 525 625 1,525



Chapter 6: STRATEGIC

RESPONSE



Chapter 6 STRATEGIC RESONSE

Analysis of Skills Gaps and Proactive Leverages

aking into consideration the priority skills identified in the previous chapter, the critical skills considered for the Provincial Skills Priorities took cognizance of the occupations the key sectors and industries as enumerated in the previous sections and chapters, the

development trends and perspectives obtained in the different sectors of the economy of the global economy which trickles down into the local settings, national, regional and provincial. The pronouncements of the government in terms of poverty alleviation and proposed initiatives in the government‘s economic resiliency plan, which may be translated into TESD-related initiatives are also taken into consideration. A modest projection for programs and projects of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte that are in pipeline and are emerging, are also basis of skills analysis.

Causes of Skills Shortage, Oversupply and Mismatches:

A skills shortage occurs when the firms as buyers of skills find difficulties in sourcing out the skill from the labor market. The true skills shortage situation in the market is when the skills with a relatively high wage rate, but with no sellers of the said skill needed skill; or when labor is imported to the unavailability of said skills. Per information generated from the key informants, there are several factors that are contributory to the skills shortages and/or oversupply as follows: Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry Sector:

Skills of available farm worker lack the needed soft skills like leadership, communications and interpersonal skills

Large companies require from the agri-farm workers a community organizing skills to effectively perform field works involving affected communities

There are no TVET Providers that offer agri-fishery and forestry-related programs (non-degree) in the province, except 1 TESDA Technology Institute

There is still a stigma attached to Agri-fishery related qualifications

Agri-culture and fishery related short-term training programs offered as community-based technology programs are not really responsive to the actual needs of the community; such that existing assets in the community are not seriously being considered

Though Lanao del Norte has a large fishing area, its water resource is not fully maximized as revenue-generating for the community engaged in fishing activities.

Largely agricultural in nature, skilled workers and semi-skilled workers actually abound, but there is no available database of how many and who are these workers are

Limited availability of farm-based skills due to low regard to agricultural/farm worker as a gainful occupation

Lack of technical-vocational providers for agri-fishery, programs are mostly limited to degree courses by SUCs

Skills requirement is limited to multinational companies‘ needs

There is problem on peace and order in areas covered by agricultural crops production

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Social and Other Personal Services:

There is a shortage of skills on Security Services because Training Providers are limited

by other government regulatory bodies like the FSAG and concerned military instructions

whose policies are rendered TESDA Regulations ineffective such as: required number of

trainees to start a class should be sixty (60)

Most of the Security Training Agencies take TESDA‘s standards and regulations for compliance purposes only, such that, they don‘t care to even report the status of training and employment of their graduates, hence, supply and demand are not reliably determined

Recently, due to government‘s subsidized training initiatives like the Pangulong Gloria Scholarship (PGS), graduates are in qualifications like Bookkeeping, Security Services, Household Services, etc. are in surplus because there is no clear information as to what local industries that actually absorb or need them.

Health Sector:

Government has departments and agencies that make no focused attempts to harmonize the standards of Philippines with foreign countries. Very often there is no insistence on putting more understanding on the area of specialization and more focus on the areas of health care-related subjects than some generic course especially those not applicable to other countries.

There is an oversupply of caregivers because nurses who cannot pass the more stringent requirements of employment abroad ended up becoming caregivers. Doctors who also want to get employment abroad find the care giving occupation as the easiest gate pass while enrolling as nurses.

A number of industries find it hard to hire the right people resulting to many unfilled positions despite their being required/needed in hospitals, clinics and other health-related institutions

In the Philippines, in principle, there is the demand for health professionals to address the basic and more serious health needs of the people. But data on institutional profiles of the sector, needed number and status of hospitals, health centers and clinics to address the needs of the consuming public are not readily available.

In government health institutions, there are only a few positions specified under its plantilla posts. Caregivers have nowhere to practice their expertise before getting a job abroad, or even a temporary position where they can have actual industry exposure.

The data on health sector is conflicting. Attempts to come up with a database of health-related workers were done, yet there is limited information as to where the graduates of health education are.

There is mismatch of health curriculum with the international standards. The country does not need to expect all people to attain the highest level of standard if not to be applied in the country. However, aiming for global competitiveness requires infusing international industry requirements in the curriculum such as the correct CPR (International Red Cross versus TESDA training standards. This is where problems in the assessment activities usually come in such that the Test Package does not require Red Cross-specified competencies, yet, most schools/institutions are required by Red Cross to follow their standards in their instructions.

There is limited information as to where exactly the demands for health care practitioners come from, and where should the data come from, hence, data on supply and demand is conflicting.



Tourism

There are limited programs and providers of tourism-related occupations and its allied industries

Culinary Arts and Commercial Cooking have very limited enrollees despite high demands due to high cost of training particularly in the practical stage of training as well as during the assessment of skills.

Government perspective is based on what the international market wants, unmindful of the entrepreneurial avenues of the sector. But even with an entrepreneurial mindset, without the necessary capital infusion from healthy financial institutions tourism-related occupations may become futile, so supply is very limited.

The sector has the Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc., a private sector initiative. They do not want to be regulated by the government. The less the government interferes, the better. But not all private sectors agree on the standardization like ISO and TUV. Such standardization requirements become a limiting factor for some Tech-Voc Providers to produce graduates as it requires higher investment.

The school calls their industry partners ―internship partners‖. The students and parents are told these establishments are tied up with them for the internship of the students. However, at the end of the training, not all graduates can be accommodated which resulted to a bad impression of the sector.

Tour Guiding and Travel Promotions are two occupations which the province of Lanao del Norte need to develop. Despite the province‘s objective of promotion the province, particularly the City of Iligan as tourist destination, but the needed support services to cater tourists‘ needs and sustain their attractions to the province is very limited. Training on Tour guiding is limited only to DOT-coordinated programs. No Training Providers yet are present in the Province due to unavailability of qualified trainers.

Manufacturing

From national industry perspective, manufacturing and engineering-related jobs essentially cover maintenance and repair of machineries installed in power generating plants and in manufacturing facilities for textile, food, beverage and other consumer products only. Furthermore, these jobs cover those of the professional and non-professional levels. The former normally require graduates of CHED recognized mechanical or electrical engineering programs and passers of PRC engineering board examinations. The latter normally require graduates of TESDA recognized process controls, welding and other non-electronics technician programs, hence, there is a mismatch of skills.

These jobs are found in the domestic and overseas labor markets. In the domestic front, it is largely found in the state and privately managed industrial and special economic zones concentrated in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog and Cebu in Central Visayas region, while manufacturing activities in the Province are limited mostly on cottage industries.

In the manufacturing sector, the pressure is high to keep up with the advancements in new technologies to stay competitive. However, any technology changes embraced by a manufacturing plant are inextricably linked to new and continuing developments in the electronics field e.g. pneumatics, robotic, electro-mechanical which are very rare within the regional and provincial levels.



Construction

Most employers are still hesitant to fund their professional staff with the absence of a provision that would ensure their retention and continually serve them for certain periods of time.

There is a huge scarcity for qualified people to fill in the upper levels jobs in the construction sector. Decision-making skills cannot be taught overnight. For those required in the lower levels, the industry can send the existing staff and the new graduates for additional training, but still the employers are hesitant to invest for reasons of security of tenure.

Employers do not only prefer their newly hires to be technically skilled, they want something more from their workers which are as follows. These requirements limit the supply of graduates and skilled workers in the sector:

- Communications skills both in written and oral - English proficiency; - The prevailing laws on engineering and construction; - Contracts and obligations - Taxation and finance; - Procurement and logistics management; - Project management software; - New trends in project estimating; - New technologies in design and engineering approaches; - Safety and occupational health.

Electronics

The sector is well-organized and is blessed with an industry training policy however, it employs a seemingly bureaucratic system operating like an inverted pyramid in the number of people per level, which means:

- most people have to be trained first before being able to operate in plants - many have no working knowledge - few people can work independently within standard - fewer are able to effectively lead, teach and tackle people and task problems and - very few can initiate and deliver innovations In relation to engineering

undergraduates and graduates

There is no available test package yet for specialized competencies in electronics, hence, skills supply is mostly on Consumer Electronics and Mechatronics.

There are many talented Filipinos abroad, who have undergone specialized training in the electronics sector, and who are wanting to find opportunities back home, the question is, do we have the database?

ICT & BPO

The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) is the umbrella organization for the fastest-growing industry in the Philippines: offshoring and outsourcing (O&O). BPAP serves as the one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the country's key O&O services sector and has over 200 company members, including five association members (including Contact Center Association of the Philippines Philippine Software Industry Association, Animation Council of the Philippines and Medical Transcription



Industry Association of the Philippines). This arrangement, accordingly limits the participation of other tech-voc providers in the sector, because they have to comply with tedious requirements of the association, lagging behind in meeting the number required by employers.

BPAP is doing marketing missions abroad and very aggressively negotiates to the investors for demands resulting to demands for talents increasing. But BPAP was not able to recruit as fast as the industry requires. Although the Philippines have had a good number of college graduates every year, but only a few are ready to be hired ―today‖ with ―full-skills‖ for BPO sector generated jobs.

Although training standards are available under this sector, but they are only limited to Contact Center services, English Proficiency and Computer-Based Language Proficiency. Other competencies required in the BPO industries like Back Office management are not being provided, hence, graduates end up under trained.

There is suitability issue in the sector. This is the biggest barrier for BPAP - the inability of the applicants to meet the required high standards of the BPO companies as compared with the requirements of other industries.

Low level of awareness and willingness from students to explore careers in the BPO sector contributed to the shortage of skills. BPO is not yet a popular career of choice for the students because most of them want to be nurses. BPAP were not able to access many Universities both in Metro Manila and especially outside Metro Manila.

Various back office processing jobs such as HR, finance/accounting transaction, finance/accounting complex, engineering, ICT operations, general and supervisory jobs are not provided for in TESDA Training Standards, hence, graduates fall short of the industry requirements.

Trade (Wholesale and Retail)

According to DTI, there are around 800,000 retail firms in the country, including moms and pops (sari-sari stores) or micro-enterprises which are abundant job market absorbers. However, there is no school in the Philippines offering retail courses. Retailers largely rely on the firm-based actual exposure as a training avenue.

In Community-based training programs of the LGUs and NLAs, entrepreneurship training programs do not necessarily focused on retailing system and small business management, but mostly on entrepreneurship motivation and appreciation.

In retailing, one does not have to really go to school to be able to sell. But the need to study entrepreneurship principles arises with the need to professionalize the sector and become more competitive. Critical retail jobs are the front-liners and the store managers. There is a demand ratio of 5 front-liners to 1 manager. Frontliners are more critical. For every shop, small or big, in and outside the mall, a front-liner is needed.

Hence, the demand for front-liners is huge in both local and global markets. Concretely demands for trained Filipino frontliners come from Kuwait and other Middle East countries, Singapore, Macau and Portugal, however, there is very limited skilled workers for this occupation, but the unemployed degree holders in accounting, commerce, education, and even nurses.



Sectoral Strategies and Priority Interventions


Manufacturing, Metals and Engineering:

Weak backward linkages of industries

Heavy dependence on imported raw materials and intermediate inputs

Litigious and comparably high costs in doing business

Rapid technological advancements cannot be coped up with the local industries

Regular sector forum for rationalizing & regular updating of curricular programs for:

- Incorporating anticipated developments - Discarding obsolete programs and

content, - Standardizing meanings of certificates =

qualifications = acquired competencies - System for assessing actual competency

of learners and accelerating fast learners

Pre-employment training arrangements will help trainees easily land a job and at the same way, will help companies source out the needed number of trained entry level hirees to perform manufacturing and engineering technology -related functions.

Define/clarify standard competencies that go with pre-employment education and training certificate

Construction Sector:

Rapid technological changes have left the educational institutions far behind

New graduates need re-training prior to absorption by the industries which is quiet costly

Piracy is common both local and foreign markets for experts and competent workers

Very limited number of training providers; hence, construction materials providers put up a training system only to promote their products

The academic community may hire industry practitioners as their professors or lecturers or presenters on highly specialized competencies

To reduce the risk of piracy, the industry must initiate initiatives on increasing the salary and professional fee levels competitive to the global system.

Government to encourage course offering on construction sectors by TVIs through a co-management system and subsidized training programs

Electronics Sector:

Difficulty to attract duly-prepared graduates and retain trained people

Pirating within sectors is rampant

Rampant brain-drain

Encourage high investment in the sector inorder to produce globally competitive players and workers

The many trainings done by individual companies must be based on the competency standards of the sector

Open up opportunities for further training abroad sponsored by big companies like Fujitsu through a competitive selection

Develop brain-gain strategy and incentive schemes

ICT and BPO Sector:

The BPO Industry is not yet popular in the country particularly in the Provinces

Huge demands cannot be coped-up by the BPAP

Skills specifically required by the BPO firms

To respond to BPO requirements, TVET providers and training curricula must seriously incorporate the following as a minimum requirement:

- computer software skills - language/s proficiency




(Off-shoring and Outsourcing firms) are not being met by the TVET providers – curriculum mismatch.

Rapidly growing global demands have left a large number of skilled workers leaving their own sectors and industries and shifting to BPO services (e.g. nurses to call center agents, etc.)

- technical proficiency in the industry or field of discipline covered under a particular BPO account and

- a functional knowledge on world geography

Mainstream an English language proficiency program (with primary focus on conversational and business English in all degree and non-degree programs

Strengthen - IT, science, math and business related competencies beneficial for BPO and all other sector-target labor supply in training standards

Massive campaigns in universities to improve awareness on BPO sector and job nature, growth prospects and requirements

Develop initiatives to improve the curriculum of program of the universities, facilities and faculty training – that would result into higher quality of graduates and will raise the number of qualified people in the system

BPO Center to include in their pre-employment training a trainers’ training program with special focus on BPO requirements, and not just English proficiency

Work directly with select universities and interested schools in BPO programs making it as part of pre-elective courses to support careers in BPO. In regulated schools, it can only go as far as being an elective. In deregulated schools there is a greater chance of mainstreaming the proposed courses as mandatory

Consider working with other industry groups to focus on initiatives for scaling up like:

- English Courses: ADEPT - an English Language Proficiency Program can increase the uptake from 6% to 50%; ELITES - an IT Proficiency Program

- Competencies Assessment: This is critical because most people respond to set standards. It will l provide the industry tools to assess and upgrade needed competencies for people to succeed in BPO business

- Certification: E.g COPC Certification - Post Graduate Courses for Middle

Managers: They need to have more BPO-trained managers as the workers continues to increase




Healthcare Services Sector:

Oversupply of nurses caused a shift-up in the tech-voc courses particularly caregivers.

Global demands for health workers are high yet the country’s excess labor supply have not taken advantage or maximized the opportunities

There is no updated and regular labor demand monitor on health workers

Lack of practice areas and venues for exposures for caregivers in the country

Generate honest-to-goodness data for public policy and action. The data on employment and employment prospects for public consumption will help organizations with similar programs. We need to keep watch on demand and supply data, questions of standards, questions of curriculum, and the benchmark criteria that should be used to gauge and address the competitiveness situation of the country.

Harmonize curriculum with those of some major foreign schools. This calls for an equivalency system and international benchmarks of what is acceptable. The country does not need to expect all people to attain the highest level of standard if not to be applied in the country. If it has to be in this level, this is what one country needs so people don’t waste their time and resources.

Have accessible information and advice on local and overseas job and career prospects. The country needs to have centers where students, job-seekers and job-shifters can get information, advice and leads for employment, placement and career development prospects information; where one can ascertain chance to get a foreign job or local job, the likely starting salary, more clearer prospects five years from now, ten years from now.

Provide counseling services to graduates with focus on being assertive and hungry for information.

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Services:

The sector is still on its data generation and clarifying stage despite years of existence

There is huge curriculum mismatch between the industry (hospitality services) and the academe

Curriculum updating cannot keep abreast with the fast changing technology

Enterprise owners and operators need training on travel and hospitality related businesses

Government bureaucracy and political influences are controlling the promotion of tourism potentials

Professionalize the whole industry from operators to staff for the whole sector and not for a particular company in terms of the following:

- Types o f Travel Agency - Business Management Structure - Free Lance Agents - Personnel (Rank and File) - Management Qualities - Marketing Strategy – mapping - Operations – front office - Sales - Operations – mid-office - Accounting – back office (SSS, Pag-ibig,

SEC etc.) - Controls - Sample Service fees (for US agents)




- Source of Travel Agency Income Stream

Accredit industry practitioners as part-time school lecturers by:

- creating measures to make tourism programs more industry attuned.

- harmonizing trainers’ requirements by CHED against PTTA recommendations and TESDA training standards.

Encourage documentation of Tourism Benchmarks, Learning and Communication Materials to advocate tourism related programs and tourist attractions

Strengthen awareness raising and direct action programs of the sector in relation to divides between HEI and TVET programs and its implication to making ladderization

Inculcate among students what a quality sector employee is by incorporating in the curriculum the following:

- Service orientation to the customer - Eye for detail - Should be able to interface and work well

with others - Team effort - They have to know the other departments

and situate themselves. - The school knows what traits or

qualifications they should have, but the refinement should come later on based on feedbacks.

Provide cross-cultural learning opportunities to students and to establish international linkages

Provide business perspectives and management tools - All students are introduced to hospitality

service as a business. - So they are all introduced to principles,

processes and models of business - They are given opportunities to apply the

business principles in different situations.

Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry:

Agriculture still suffers from low productivity, low economies of scale, and inadequate infrastructure support

There is still severe problem on deforestation

Fisherfolks still practice destructive fishing methods due to lack f funds, and inadequate government support

Agricultural workers still have low impression on organic farming, hence, there is still a huge problem on ecological imbalance

Initiation of dynamic, community-based, and participatory land-use planning processes that identify and mitigate the risks of natural resource degradation and other adverse environmental impacts;

Socioeconomic support to improve the capacity of farmers and fisherfolk in poorer areas to manage efficiently their resources through holistic management systems, hand in hand with the equitable distribution of productive resources, access to capital, and employment opportunities;




Greater investment in human capital and rural infrastructure, including the improved use of information and communication technology, and training and empowering municipal agricultural workers to work with farmers and fisherfolk in applying environmentally sound production methods; and

Continue assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of environmental impacts in all segments of the food production chain through information management, decision-support systems, indicators of sustainability, and geographic referencing of information (especially by linking agro-ecological zone characteristics to district and national planning units.)

Massive promotion among farmers the use of organic farming and environment-friendly technologies and cultural practices as means of sustaining ecological balance and enhancing productivity

Trade (Wholesale and Retailing):

There is increasing influx of reatiling business due to franchising, critical retail jobs do not necessary require training despite need to professionalize the business

To respond demands for frontliners abroad, there is a need for training and retraining or retail owners/managers/operators and retail workers

There is no school in the country offering retail courses, hiring companies and firms usually do the training for assimilation into the workplace

Design and register a training curriculum for retail training for frontliners ready for local and overseas deployment

To open doors to OJT, establish apprentice and intern arrangements for to flexibly incorporate students to retail exposures, practice and knowledge base; coordinate with industry as to right timing for accepting OJTs etc.

Government to issue competency based certification for trained retail shop managers, workers and students (OJT, intern, apprentice) recognizable here and elsewhere outside the country.

Provincial TESD Investment Plan

ESDA Lanao del Norte Provincial Office implementation strategy is still anchored on the TESDA implementing strategy frame – a Pro-active Job Matching Process where TESDA

has adapted the SEEK-FIND-TRAIN (SFT) strategy in aid to of its implementation of its social and economic functions. Briefly, the SFT Strategy is done through the following:

SEEK (jobs) through generation of domestic and international market intelligence report to pinpoint specific job requirements.

FIND (people) the right people who can be trained to fit the jobs in partnership with NGOs, social welfare agencies / institutions, school and community organizations.

T



TRAIN (people) using standards of quality for TVET developed in consultation with various industry sectors.

This pro-active matching process contributes to the best job-skills fit. TESDA also focuses on increasing productivity of implemented training programs by assisting individuals or groups who prefer to go into micro business, small and medium enterprises or entrepreneurship training. It is also through the SFT Strategy that the Provincial Investment Plan will revolve, while taking into consideration the province‘s responses to its recurring and most prevalent development issues and strategies. The Provincial TESD Investment Plan takes into account the Province‘s development goals, objectives and targets identified to address the development issues discussed in the previous chapters and sections.

These goals are translated into specific objectives and targets and corresponding strategies and programs, projects, activities outlined in matrices shown in succeeding pages. Based on the Province‘s socio-economic investment plan, corresponding TESD-related interventions are identified and imbedded into the Investment Plan for consideration by the various players and stakeholders.

Spatial Development Strategy of Lanao Del Norte15

The preferred spatial development strategies adopted by the Province of Lanao del Norte served as the foundation for all other socio-economic development undertakings, of which corresponding TESD interventions are also drawn upon to wit: a) two growth center development strategy, b) coastal corridor development strategy, and c) coastal-interior loop agri-industrial development strategy.

A. Two-Growth Center Development Strategy.

The two-growth center development strategy shall develop two main nodes of development, each one with specific role and function. The two centers are: (1) Metro Iligan Regional Agri-industrial Center (MIRAIC) town of Linamon, and (2) capital town of Tubod growth center. The MIRAIC shall serve as processing center for agricultural products from Lanao del Norte and its adjacent provinces. About 416 hectares shall be developed for this purpose, to start with the 77.89 hectares owned by the provincial government. The provincial government shall initially establish industry locators to cater to demands for alternative fuel and processing requirements for the province‘s main products such as coconut, corn and banana. On the other hand, the capital town of Tubod, being host to the world class Mindanao Civic Center (MCC), shall be further developed as the sports capital of Mindanao and an alternative venue for national and international sports events. The concentration of specialized activities in these two growth centers is designed to propel economic activities in its environs. B. Coastal-Corridor Development Strategy

Considering that Iligan City and the coastal towns from Linamon to Kapatagan are institutional centers, as well as, centers of trade and commerce, their roles as such shall be reinforced by

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As reflected in the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2007-2020



enhancing support systems in terms of access roads, telecommunications infrastructure and one-stop shop investment promotion centers, among others. This complements and enhances the roles of the aforementioned two growth centers which are both with the coastal corridor. Specifically, the coastal-corridor passes through Iligan City and the nine municipalities going west: Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tubod, Baroy, Lala and Kapatagan. This is practically, the Lanao del Norte side of the Cagayan-Iligan Industrial Corridor. C. Coastal-Interior Loop Agri-industrial Development Strategy The coastal-interior loop (CIL) agri-industrial development strategy shall be adopted to integrate the interior municipalities and hinterland barangays to the coastal corridor and the growth centers the former being the main suppliers of raw materials. This strategy shall follow the concept of an integrated area development (IAD) within the six identified development loops which are as follows:

1. CIL 1: Agri-Industrial Zone (:Iligan City-Mandulog District-Tagoloan-Baloi-

Matungao-Linamon 2. CIL 2: Agro-forest Production Zone: Kauswagan- Poona Piagapo Pantao Ragat-

Baloi-Pantar 3. CIL 3: Industrial Crops Production Zone: Bacolod-Munai-Maigo 4. CIL 4: High Value Commercial Crops Production Zone: Kolambugan-Tangkal-

Magsaysay-Tubod 6. CIL 5: Rice Valley: Baroy-Salvador-Lala-Kapatagan 7. CIL 6: Halal Processing Zone: Kapatagan-Sapad-Nunungan Sultan Naga Dimaporo

The road network connecting the municipalities within the loop shall be a major intervention alongside agricultural production.

Inter-Provincial Linkages

Alongside with the province‘s its internal spatial strategies, is the strengthening of its external linkages to promote investments, trade and commerce, viz:

A. Iligan-Lanao del Norte-Lanao del Sur Cultural Growth Triangle This is consistent and supportive of the region‘s intra-regional and inter-regional cooperation and cooperation as articulated in Northern Mindanao‘s Regional Physical Framework Plan (RPFP), 2004-2030. Lanao del Norte‘s PDPFP shall initiate projects for the realization of this growth area. It serves as a venue for forging sustainable peace and cultural tourism in Lanao del Norte with Iligan City and Lanao del Sur.

B. Iligan-Lanao del Norte-Bukidnon Growth Area

With Bukidnon being designated as a food basket for the region, strengthening trade linkages with Bukidnon is an added opportunity for more economic activities favorable to both provinces. The proposed opening of Tagoloan (Lanao del Norte) -Talakag (Bukidnon) road shall pave the way to develop this growth area.



C. Panguil Bay Development Area Panguil Bay is a shared resource of the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur. A comprehensive and integrated development approach to Panguil Bay harmonizes the efforts of stakeholders for the protection and conservation of the marine resources in Panguil Bay.

Responses to the Province’s Priority Industries’ Needs

Lanao del Norte‘s economic strength is in agriculture/fishery/forestry having the highest location quotient of 6.70. This means that the province is producing more than it requires of the province and thus these industries can be export-oriented.

Table 6.1: Location Quotients Total Family Income by Kind of Business/Industry, Region X, 2000

Province

Kind of Business/Industry

Agri/Fish/ Forestry

Manufac- Turing

Elec/Gas/ Water

Construc- tion

Whole-sale/ Retail

Trans/ Storage/

Finance/ Real

Comm/ Social/

Per Serv

Bukidnon 10.99 2.73 0.50 1.35 4.02 3.17 1.44 7.19

Camiguin 0.60 0.15 0.03 0.07 0.22 0.17 0.08 0.39

Lanao del Norte 6.79 1.69 0.31 0.83 2.48 1.96 0.89 4.44

Misamis Oriental 13.09 3.25 0.60 1.61 4.79 3.78 1.72 8.56

Misamis Occidental 3.57 0.89 0.16 0.44 1.31 1.03 0.47 2.34

Source: Provincial Development Framework

Based on the analysis of production performance and the growing contribution to economic activity and employment, the province indicated in its Plan to prioritize support systems for the following for two major sectors in the province that have major bearing on its economic development agenda, the Agri-Fishery Sector, and Tourism Sector. Priority industries under the Agri-fishery sector will be on: corn, palay, coconut, banana, calamansi, seaweeds, dairy, halal meat, mudcrab. For Tourism, needs are mostly focused on tourism promotion approaches relative to the existing tourist attractions on the Province. Table 6.2: Matrix of Key Industry Requirements and Responses

Priority Industry Needs/Requirements TESD-related Strategic

Responses Available TESDA

Programs & Services

Agri-Fishery Industry

Corn

Infrastructure support (farm to market roads)

Post-harvest facilities, food processing facilities, and other forward linkages

Training Program on qualifications like Masonry, Small Engine Repairs & Maintenance, Agricultural Crops Production, Food

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI

TVET Research & Planning



Priority Industry Needs/Requirements TESD-related Strategic Responses

Available TESDA Programs &

Services

Improved in the quality and sources of inputs

Timely market information and new markets

Enhanced linked between agriculture production, processing and marketing

Timely access to new production technology

Increased access to capital Corn by-products

handcrafting as additional income for farm families, etc)

Processing, Entrepreneurship, Handicrafts using corn by-products


Research on appropriate environmentally-friendly technologies on Corn

Entrepreneurship

Blue desk Jobs Bridging Services

Pangulong Gloria Scholarship/I-CARE

Palay

Infrastructure support (farm to market roads)

Post-harvest facilities, grains processing and trading center

Improved quality and sources of inputs

Timely market information and opening of new markets


Timely access to new production technology, development of demo farm

Increased access to capital

Training Program on qualifications like Masonry, Small Engine Repairs & Maintenance, Agricultural Crops Production, Food Processing, Entrepreneurship, Handicrafts using Palay by-products


Research on appropriate environmentally-friendly technologies on Palay

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship


Coconut

Hybrid Coconut Nursery and Seed Garden

New production technology

IEC

New technology on by-products/processing

Access to capital for product packaging and labeling


Training on Nursery Establishment and Maintenance

Community-based coconut processing training cum production programs

Research by TTIs on appropriate environmentally-friendly technologies on Coconut

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship


Banana

Improvement in the quality and sources of planting

Skills training on Banana Processing

UTPRAS

Massive Training





Services

materials

Timely and reliable market information

New markets

Capability building/skills training, particularly along business operations/management and product marketing

Access to new production technology

Tie-up with Industry on special training on Banana Production

Intensify Labor Market Information

Encourage Training Providers and the LGU to conduct research on appropriate and environmentally-friendly banana technologies

LMI


Entrepreneurship


Calamansi

Improvement in the quality and sources of inputs


New markets

Capability building/skills training, particularly along business operations/management and product marketing

Increased access to new production technology

Increased access to capital for product packaging and labeling

Timely and updated research on Calamansi Processing technology that are economically viable and environmentally-friendly

Entrepreneurship development Training

Skills enhancement of organized groups on Calamansi growing and processing

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship


Seaweeds

Post-harvest facilities (solar dryer, storage/warehouse)



Establishment/ opening of new markets, particularly foreign markets

Increased protection of seaweed growers

Increase access to capital

Training programs on Farm Machineries Repairs and Maintenance

Research on new environmentally-friendly seaweeds growing and processing technologies

Partnership with industries on a co-management scheme re establishment of training center cum processing plant

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship


Dairy

Additional farm facilities such as milking parlor, milk processing plant, forage and pasture, calf rearing barn house, working chute, bodega, night corrals

Improvement in the quality and sources of inputs

Timely and reliable market

Register tech-voc programs that focus on Dairy Processing, Processing Plant maintenance, Forage and Pasture Growing, etc.

Encourage establishment of training centers that focus on Dairy Technology including its forward and backward

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship






Services

information

New markets

Enhanced production, processing and market linkage

Increased access to new production technology, development of demo farm


technologies


Research on appropriate environmentally-friendly Dairy Technologies


Competency Assessment & Certification

Halal Meat

Additional farm facilities such as slaughter house, butchering unit, meat processing plant, storage room)

Post-harvest facilities, food processing facilities, delivery vans and other forward linkages

Improved quality and sources of inputs (food preservatives, spices)


New markets


New production technology, development of demo farm


Register programs on Slaughtering Operations NC II

Establishment of a Training Center on Slaughtering and Butchering services

Design training programs and register said programs as NTR Halal Meat Processing Technologies

More registered programs on food processing, Commercial Cooking, Small Engine Repairs and Maintenance, Driving, etc.

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship




NTTAQP

Mudcrab



New markets

Establishment/ opening of new markets, particularly foreign markets


Increase access to capital

Encourage establishment of a training Center that focus on Mariculture with special concentration on Mudcrab Production, Fish Culture, Fish Cage Production and other support system to fisheries

Register programs on Mariculture and Aquaculture

Identify and accredit trainers on Aquaculture

Establish tie-up with a Training Providers for the provision of enhanced, cost-reasonable technologies

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship


Tourism Industry Needs:





Services

Tourism development

Institutional reforms conducive to tourism development:

- Integrative

development approach among government, non-government and private sector to come up holistic and sustainable projects that would generate interest especially the foreign visitors

- Increased coordination between LGUs, NGOs, and the business sector in the development of tourism facilities/attractions

Encourage offering of programs on Tourism Promotion, Tour Guiding, Travel Services, and other qualifications that support the 5As of Tourism

Accredit assessors and assessment centers on Tourism-related occupations

UTPRAS

Massive Training

LMI


Entrepreneurship




NTTAQP

Dualized Training Program

Tourism Promotion

New Approaches: - New tourism thematic

products and program such as wellness tourism, medical tourism (herbal and scientific), sports tourism, culinary tourism (cookery, flower arrangement, bar tending, cake decorating, table setting, table skirting and fruit and vegetable carving), agri-tourism (farm inputs) and aqua tourism during fiestas

- One destination and one product program in every municipality

- Promotional materials thru sponsorship from known entities (facebook, coffee table, magazine, media mileage)

Enhancement of Training Programs on Hotel and Restaurant Technology focusing on Bartending, Baking, Food & Beverages Services, etc. by LGU-based Providers

Encourage TVIs and other Training Providers to offer programs on qualifications supporting to Tourism Promotion and Development

Enjoin LGUs and Congressional Offices to provide subsidized trainings and scholarships to students enrolling in Tourism-related qualifications and courses





Services

Promotional activities

Enhancement of Promotional Activities - Improve/enhance

cultural festivals - Participation to

international, national and regional tourism promotions to showcase the province’s best

Existing tourism attractions

Massive conduct of Tour Guiding Training Programs thorugh formal and informal sessions

Encourage offering of Landscape Management, Parks and Recreation Development and Management, Events Management Services, etc.

Potential Tourism Sites

Provincial TESD Investment Matrix

The table below presents the Province‘s objectives, strategies, the proposed interventions responding to socio-economic issues and challenges, as well as TESD – related issues ones. The objectives and targets are translated from the Plan‘s major development thrusts and strategies which are crafted from the Objective Tree designed to strategically respond to the poverty alleviation needs of the Lanao del Norte. The programs, projects, and activities identified in Lanao del Norte‘s Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan are retained and are categorically considered as socio-economic interventions. Complementing these interventions are technical education and skills development (TESD) – related initiatives which make use of most of TESDA‘‘s existing strategies, programs and services. Table 6.3: Provincial TESD Investment Matrix

OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES

PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES

Socio-economic Interventions

TESD – related Interventions

1.Increased agricultural production and productivity

1.1 Provision of farm production support systems and facilities

Research and extension services

Farm input subsidy

Coconut rehabilitation program

Expanded/enhanced rice

Register more agri-fishery programs by TVIs and HEIs

Establish LGU-based Agri-fishery training centers



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




Increase in production/yield per hectare of various crops to regional and/or national yield levels

production program

Expanded/enhanced corn production program

Rehabilitation of communal irrigation systems

Rehabilitation of Maranding River Irrigation System

Establishment of banana tissue culture laboratory

Accredit technology-based agri-fishery programs by NGOs and LGUs (both NTR and WTR)

1.2 Promote farm diversification

Coconut intercropping program

Commercial jatropha curcas tree plantation

Rubber tree plantation

Develop and accredit technology-based agri-fishery programs as clusters of competencies

1.3 Improvement in agricultural incomes to discourage conversion of agricultural land to other uses

Food security program Promote agricultural food processing programs among multi-sectoral training providers

2. Increased agricultural profitability

Increased net farm income by 10% from the 2006 level

2.2 Comprehensive and integrated provision of farm profitability support system (markets, credit, input distribution system, product quality, processing facilities, entrepreneurship)

Establishment of market linkages & market information network

Supervised micro finance program

Product Quality Improvement Program

Product Development

Farmers entrepreneurship program

Institutionalize Agri-fishery related labor market information among CTECs and other providers

Institutionalize establishment of Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services

TVIs to institutionalize entrepreneurship programs as common competencies

Increased road density from 0.59km/sq km to 1.00km/sq km


Construction /Opening of diversion roads a) Construction of Tagoloan-

Talakag Road b) Construction of Tubod-

Ganassi Road c) Opening of Munai-

Madalum Road

Encourage offering of construction-related courses by TVIs and HEIs

Accredit more assessors and technical experts on Construction and engineering Technology Particularly on: - Plumbing - Masonry - Carpentry



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




- Tile Setting

3. Reduce vulnerability of population to natural calamities/disasters


Disaster risk assessment and management planning

Environmental management program

Construction of flood control along:

a) Maigo River, Maigo b) Canigoan-Barakanas

road c) Tugar, Kawit River of

Kauswagan, d) Rupagan River, Bacolod e) Poblacion, Tubod f) Maranding River, Lala g) Cabasagan River, Lala

Gumagamot River Lala h) Butadon River,

Kapatagan i) Sta. Cruz River

Kapatagan j) Bauyan River of SND k) Buriasan River of Sapad l) Cabuyao River of

Salvador

Construction of drainage/canal

m) Maranding drainage @ Lala

n) Kapatagan drainage @ Poblacion, Kapatagan

o) Caniogan-Barakanas drainage @ Tubod

Baloi Flood Control along Iligan-Marawi National Road

Develop environment-friendly technology-based community development programs by LGUs and other TVET Providers



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




4. Rehabilitate denuded watershed areas with active participation of people’s organization and other stakeholders,

10 hectares rehabilitated per year up to 2013


Reforestation projects

Establish soil and water conservation measures (vegetative or structural)

Adopt a tree program

Upland Development project

Watershed characterization and vulnerability assessment

Establishment of contour hedge rows

Establishment of check dams, gabions

Reforestation/Tree Planting of identified denuded areas

Riverbank rehabilitation program

Capacity development for watershed management

Integrated Watershed Management Planning

Provision of livelihood projects

Incorporate Entrepreneurship programs to all formal and non-formal skills and livelihood training programs

Identify and accredit Community-based trainers with entrepreneurial knowledge and competence

5. Improved coastal and marine environment

Increased fish catch

Increased mangrove cover

Increased forest cover


Coastal Resource Management Plan Formulation

Coastal and Marine Training Center

Conduct of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment

Capacity Development for CRM Stakeholders

Foreshore Delineation Survey

Promote mariculture technology (Training Regulations) among fisherfolk organizations and LGU-based providers

Provide training subsidy through PGS on mariculture/aquaculture programs to organized groups

Register programs on aquaculture

Establish tie-up with expert educational institutions to provide technical expertise in the provision of livelihood-based programs

Construction of watch tower

Mangrove rehabilitation and protection program

Coop based alternative livelihood program (sardines,



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




boneless bangus, boneless dried fish)

Strict Enforcement of fishery laws

Establishment of Marine Sanctuary in Maigo, Bacolod, Kolambugan, Kauswagan, Kapatagan, Tubod, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and Lala

Restoration/rehabilitation of coral reefs in Linamon

6. Increased economic activity and more employment and livelihood opportunities

Increased employment rate to 90%

Decreased underemployment: from 35.2% to 30.15 by 2013

Increase in investments:

Increased in number of SMEs

6.1 Strengthening of enabling environment for local businesses/industries

MIRAIC operationalization

OTOP Program/Dangal ng Barangay

Establishment of public markets/trading centers

Provision of Business Development Services through the Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services


SME Development Program

SME Training Program on Product Improvement

LN Integrated Food Packaging Development and Services Center

Convergence approach to developing skills and livelihood by allied agencies (TESDA, DSWD, DOLE, etc.)

Massive conduct of entrpepersneurship concepts in WTR and NTR as well as technology-based Community Training Programs

6.3 Promotion of the province as an alternative investment destination

Participation in regional national and international tourism promotion events

a) Philippine Travel Mart b) Pasundayag sa Northern

Mindanao c) WOW-Lanao

Rehabilitation/upgrading of tourist sites access roads

Establishment of tourism related facilities

Develop new thematic products to promote Lanao del Norte such as wellness, medical, sports, culinary, agri and aqua

Accredit Tour guiding and Tourism Promotion Assessors

Accredit Tour Guiding and Tourisms Promotion Assessment Centers

Encourage program offerings that support tourism development such as those in the health and wellness, hospitality services, etc.

Establish strong partnership with the LGUs (Tourism Offices)



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




tourism themes. with TESDA re tourism development TVET programs


Livestock and poultry industry development program a) Halal product processing b) Feed milling c) Poultry Dressing Plant d) Coop based poultry

development e) Barangay Goat

Development Project

Dairy development program a) Cheese processing b) Milk processing c) Lanao Cattle Dairy Breed

Project d) Community Milking Parlor

& Milk chilling facility

Multi-livestock quarantine facility

Halal livestock slaughterhouses

Livestock Action Markets

Bio-fuel Processing Plant

High value crops production support program

Cassava production and processing

Aquamarine fishery development

Seaweeds processing

Banana processing

Calamansi processing

Biofuels processing

Upgrading of Provincial Ceramics Center

Enhancement of training capabilities of the existing TTIs (LNNAIS and STS) to offer programs on Food Processing, Agricultural Food Processing, including Dairy processing

Registration of programs (to legitimize and standardize the training programs)

Register program on Slaughtering

Encourage establishment of Slaughtering Training Center

6.5 institutional development of private sector to participate in industry level activities

Facilitation programs for cooperatives

a) Access to industry level techonologies

b) Resource mobilization and alternative financing schemes

Facilitation programs for

Activate and empower the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee

Push for the PTESDC to sit as TESD Arm in the Provincial Development Council



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




Chamber of Commerce and Industry

6.6 Provision of employment facilitation skills

Wage employment facilitation

Self-employment & livelihood facilitation

Employability enhancement trainings

Labor market information

Conduct of job fairs

Livelihood and self-employment fair

Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services to be installed in the LGUs

7. Managed population growth

Increased Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) 50% or more

Reduced annual population growth rate

7.1 Strengthening support and advocacy for population management programs

Responsible parenthood program

Promotion of contraceptive self-reliance strategy

FATWAH popularization

Family planning and reproductive health program

Policy advocacy by PTESDC to design programs for women economic empowerment through TVET

8. Improved access to basic and higher level health services

Better health outcomes:

Reduced malnutrition of 0-7 years old

Higher household access to sanitary toilet facilities


8.2 Implementation of

the Provincial Investment Plan for Health

Health Stations in every barangay program

Provincial Health Indigency Program

Disease Free Zone (schistosomiasis, rabies, malaria)

Intensified Disease Prevention and Control (TB, dengue)

Environmental Sanitation Program

Child Health Program

Maternal Health Program

Provincial Nutrition Program

Healthy Lifestyle and Management of Health Risks Program

Assessment and certification of Rural Barangay Health Workers

Tie- up of LGUs and TESDA on accreditation of Rural Barangay Health Workers as experts

Registration of more health-related programs that support Disease Prevention, Environmental Sanitation, Maternal Health, Nutrition, etc.

8.3 Health facilities rationalization, development and improvement

Rationalization of health facilities

a) Upgrading of facilities b) Upgrading of equipment c) Establishment of BEMOC

Experts accreditation on Emergency Medical Services, Biomedical Services

Encourage TVIs and HEIs



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




and CEMOC Implementation of Hospital

Development Plan

to offer programs supporting establishment and maintenance of Hospital Services

Offering of Dental Aides Program


Formulation of Solid Waste Management Plans

Establishment of landfills/controlled dumpsites

Handicrafts Training under Technology-based Community Development Programs

9. Improved quality of basic education

Increase CSR by 25 percentage points in 5 years

Decrease drop out rate by 0.5 percentage points per year

Improve pupil-seating ratio by 1:1

Improve student-textbook ratio by 1:1

Increase in academic performance by 25 %age points in 5 years

9.1Implementation of a comprehensive program for universal access to quality basic education

9.2 Continuing Teachers’ Development

School Building Program

Establishment of Library Hubs

Adopt a School Program

Food for Education/Milk Feeding Program

Scholarship Program

Basic Literacy Program

School Textbook Program

School Furniture Program

School Health & Nutrition Program

Schools Sports Development Program

School Based management/Accreditation Program for Public elementary schools

Establishment of School of Technoloy in Malingao, Tubod

Teacher Competency Evaluation Testing Program

Continuing Education Program

Program Enhancement in Achieving Excellence

Encourage use of YP4SC software among High Schools and LGU-based training Centers for proper career profiling

10. Higher quality of tertiary level of education for the province’s agri-industrial development requirements

Produce # quality baccalaureate

10.1 Provision of support systems for the establishment of a local agricultural school

Establish an agri-industrial local Community College/University

Establish an agri-industrial research center

Scholarship program for undergraduate students taking agri-industrial courses

Faculty Development Program

Register Tech-Voc Institution’s non-degree Agri-fishery programs

Certify trainers for Agri-Fishery through the Trainer Qualification and certification System

10.2 Develop relevant Formal and non-formal training Enhance absorptive



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




graduates of agri-industrial courses

Increase employability of graduates to __%

technical vocation education and provide appropriate facilities and support systems

programs

Scholarship programs

Provision of appropriate facilities and equipment

capacity of LNNAIS in offering agri-related tech-voc programs in terms of support to facilities and equipment

Establish agri-fishery training centers through a co-management scheme

11. Higher provisions for marginalized and vulnerable groups and sectors with special needs

Young children

Youth

Women

Elderly

Differently-abled persons

Indigent families


Early Childhood Care Program

Civil Registration strengthening program

Parent effectiveness program

Gender and Development Program

Differently-abled Persons’ Welfare Program

Family Welfare Program

Youth Welfare Program

Intensify participation of women in technology-based livelihood programs

Massive social marketing and advocacy on TESD –related concerns through the PTESDC

12. Improved access to affordable housing and shelter

12.1 Mainstream housing sector in the local plans and program

Formulation of a housing & shelter plan

Resource mobilization program for housing

Joint venture housing projects with private sector

Continuation of TESDA Balik-Buhay Programs for the Internally-Displaced Persons

13. Improved household access to safe water and electricity

75% household coverage (safe water)

90% household coverage (electricity)


Barangay energization program

Indigents electrification program

Institutionalize assessment and certification among Rural Barangay Electricians as assurance to quality services



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




14. Improved Fiscal Performance

More efficient service delivery mechanisms

Increased local revenues

Reduced public economic enterprise dependence on provincial government subsidy

14.1 Strategic use of ICT in improving systems and procedures

Provincial Government Computerization Program

Computerized Real Property Tax Assessment System (i-TAX Project)

Massive PC Operations training programs among employees of the Provincial Government and Municipal LGUs

Conduct of Computer Hardware Services NC II among selected IT People in the LGUs

15.Boundary conflicts within municipalities/Iligan City and outside Lanao del Norte resolved by 2013


Conduct Joint Sessions with concerned provinces/ City/municipalities

Conduct cadastral surveys

Continuation of “Special Commitment” initiatives of TESDA for the Rebel Returnees

Tapping of Congressional Development Funds for the implementation of I-CARE for conflict areas

17. Peaceful and empowered communities

Reduced crime incidence

Improved crime solution efficiency rate

Improved response time Absence of armed conflict

16.2 Increasing police visibility

Establishment optimum police deployment scheme/network

Strengthening of community and LGU intelligence network

Accounting and monitoring of loose firearms

Intensified campaign against personalities in the watch list

Strengthening police capacity for a speedy investigation and prosecution of cases against criminal elements

Establishment of REACT 166 in police stations in commercial hubs

Intensify advocacy on standardization of Security Training Curricula (strictly follow the Training Regulation)

Impose mandatory assessment by Security training agencies prior to deployment

17. Improved LGU administrative and governance

17.1Institutionalization of local development

Updating of Municipal Land Use Plans and Zoning Ordinances

Institutionalization of the City/Municipal Technical Education and Skills



OBJECTIVES/

TARGETS

STRATEGIES




systems down to the barangay level

planning down to the barangay level

Province-wide CBMS implementation

Formulation of Barangay Development Plans

Development as critical component of the Municipal/Barangay Development Plans



Chapter 7: PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION



Chapter 7 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Overall Plan Implementation Scheme

his Chapter discusses the mechanisms, structure and systems that shall be put in place to

ensure implementation of the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan

(PTESDP). It is organized into several subsections where the implementation procedures

shall follow, to wit: 1) plan review, adoption and approval process, 2) plan advocacy, 3)

institutional arrangement, and 4) financing schemes.

Specific actions and activities leading to the operationalization of this Provincial TESD Plan

covering the period 2010-2013 will commence upon the approval and adoption of this document

by the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) and upon

adoption as blue print for TESD interventions by the Provincial Development Council (PDC) of the

Province of Lanao del Norte.

The coordination of the technical education and skills development (TESD) programs and

strategic interventions will be through the PTESDC while the specific activities will be

synchronized with the local City/Municipal TESD Committees and the local development councils

in the province per Section 19 of TESDA Act of 1994. TESDA-Lanao del Norte, as the

Secretariat will exercise its overarching role in TESD coordination as explicitly expressed in

Section 25 of TESDA Act of 1994 which says, ―Inorder to integrate the national skills development

effort, all technical education and skills training schemes as provided for in this Act shall be

coordinated with the Authority particularly those having to do with the setting of skills standards.

For this purpose, existing technical education and skills training programs in the Government and

in the private sector, specifically those wholly or partly financed with government funds, shall be

reported to the Authority which shall assess and evaluate such programs to ensure their efficacy

and effectiveness.‖

Similarly, the implementation of this Plan will be guided by the policy directions stipulated in

Chapter 2, as well as the development thrusts and strategies indicated in Chapter 6 of this Plan.

However, the main approach in making this Plan workable for all stakeholders is for the TESDA

Corporate Personnel to converge and partner with the various sectoral and institutional players of

human resource development.

Plan Review, Approval and Adoption Process

The formulation and implementation of the PTESDP 2010-2013 is an initial attempt to connect

socio-economic and TESD approach of planning at the provincial level. Through Section 21 of

the TESDA Act of 1994 (RA 7796), the formulation of the Plan is mandated from the national

down to the provincial level where it endeavors to mainstream in the Province‘s Provincial

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Development and Framework Plan during the cyclical provincial planning and development

process. It should synergize with the Local Chief Executive‘s development agenda as the

technical education and Skills development (TESD) approach of interventions.

Once the Plan is completed, the initial draft of the Plan should undergo a review and

enhancement by the sectoral champions particularly the members of the PTESD committee.

When there is a need, the sectoral committees of the Provincial Development Council (PDC)

maybe convened to revisit a particular section of the Plan in accordance to the mandate of the

sector.

The PTESDC will then approve the Plan, and endorse to the Provincial Development Council for

adoption. This will serve as the blue print of the Council for TESD-related interventions since both

the Province‘s socio-economic and physical development approaches are synergized with TESD

interventions in the Plan.

A PDC resolutions will be needed to support the Plan‘s integration into the Province‘s

development thrusts and interventions. This will give ‗teeth‘ to the Plan. The Plan maybe

subjected to another endorsement for its subsequent replication at the City/Municipal level and

adoption by the Sanggunaing Panlalawigan.

Plan Advocacy

The general purpose of PTESD Plan advocacy is to generate broad-based support towards its

implementation. Specifically, the advocacy activities seek to attain the following:

communicate to stakeholders the contents and intentions of the Plan;

generate stakeholder feedbacks on the implementation details which should be taken into

consideration on the ground, and

form support groups to assist in specific areas of concern.

An advocacy plan for this purpose will be formulated with the Provincial Technical Education and

Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) and the TESDA-LDN Social Marketing and Advocacy

(SMA) focal person taking the lead role. Important elements of the Plan will be featured in the

quarterly monitor published by the TESDA- Provincial Office.

The existing structures at the provincial level will be considered as mechanisms to advocate the

adoption and implementation of the Plan. For the TESDA-regulated institutions, TVIs and other

players that have stake in TESDA‘s existing programs and services will have to adhere the

policies and strategies stipulated in the Plan, such as consideration of the Provincial Skills

Priorities in terms of program offering, etc. As a support mechanism to the Province‘s

development agenda, it will rely solely on the efforts of the PTESDC to advocate the Plan to all

sectors that have stakes in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The move to

replicate the TESDCs at the City/Municipal Level, as well as tapping of existing TVET partners

(CTECs, TVI Association, Experts Panel, etc.) shall be the major approach in promoting and



harmonizing efforts for implementing the Plan from provincial down to the barangay levels.

Likewise, the Plan will also be presented to the different local special bodies and local leagues.

Institutional Arrangement

he effective implementation of the PTESD Plan can be futile if TESDA-Lanao del Norte will

be left alone to carry out the tasks. As manager of the TVET Sector, the task of managing

training and development interventions is enormous and multifaceted, the reason why

TESDA is promoting partnership and convergent approaches in the delivery of its mandates. This

limitation is also compounded by the scarcity of management resources, such as manpower,

money and machine. Hence, to address the major constraining factor, which is budgetary in

nature, there is a need to come up with a strong and vigorous partnership with various

stakeholders.

With this situation, a self-reliant approach through social mobilization and linkaging with the rest of the TVET stakeholders becomes a practical solution. Hence, an institutional arrangement will keep the Plan moving for the rest of the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation periods.

Coordination with LGUs, NLAs and NGOs is of paramount importance. They are considered as

co-plan implementers. While TESDA is the prime mover, regulator, enabler, manager and

promoter of TVET in the country, the LGUs will be tapped as the principal implementers of the

identified priority skills training interventions and other TESD programs and projects in their

respective jurisdictions. These will be in terms of financial resource requirements and the

identification of the priority trainers for specific skills.16 Initiating the preparation of

Provincial/Municipal Budget Proposal for TESD Programs of the Province will reinforce this

through the strengthening and empowerment of the PTESDCs as active TESD Arm of the

Provincial Development Council as well as replication of the TESDCs at the City/Municipal levels.

The CTECs and other partners will be assisted by the TESDA Provincial Office in terms of

capability building so they may become effective intermediaries at the local levels particularly on

Sector Monitoring.

The role of the National Government Agencies, the Non-Government Organizations, and the

industries whose programs and projects dovetail the Provincial TESD Plan shall be brought into

play in terms of technical services, conduct and financing of the priority skills training

interventions. These should be augmented and complemented by the LGU‘s (Provincial and

City/Municipal) local budgets once the Plan is integrated into their local development process.

The following are critical actions to be considered inorder to fast track the adoption and

implementation of the Plan at all institutional and sectoral levels in the Province of Lanao del

Norte:

16

Annalyn B. Alenton and Marigold Cherie R. Garrido, RTESD Plan 2005-2009, p. 90

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1. Expanding and Strengthening Convergence/Linkage with Critical Stakeholders17

As this plan framework only sets the general development thrusts on the TVET sector as it relates

to the overall development vision of the country and in the region in particular, giving substance to

the plan is left to the provincial and local level where actual implementation takes place.

In view of the foregoing, there is a need for provincial/local level planning to address the concerns

of the TVET sector at the local level. All the critical stakeholders at the local level including the

private sector/TVET institutions and industries should actively participate in this effort. The

provincial TESD plans, should among others support the development initiatives at the local level

particularly those initiated by the local government units and other cause-oriented groups.

With the implementation of the Local Government Code of 1991, the LGUs in coordination with

other stakeholders are expected to spearhead to attain the objectives of their development plans,

including the plan for the TVET sector. In view of this, TVET plans should be anchored or should

be mainstreamed in the development process of the local development units so that funding

support will be ensured.

2. Intensifying Social Marketing Advocacy (SMA) Activities

Following a highly participatory approach in planning during the Plan Formulation, the adoption of

the Plan needs a multi-sectoral acceptance, hence a strong Social Marketing and Advocacy

Activities (SMA) at the Provincial down to the barangay levels is highly necessary.

SMA activities will focus on the following:

Presentation of the Plan by the PTESDC (as TESD advocates) to the Provincial

Government via the Provincial Development Council up to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan

Replication of the Provincial TESD Committee at the City/Municipal Development level

and organizing the same into City/Municipal TESD Council to serve as TVET Policy

Making Body at the local levels and as an advocacy machinery

Presentation/Briefing of the highlights of the Plan via Industry Fora, TVI Association

Meetings and Inter-agency/Multi-sectoral meetings and conventions at the Provincial

Levels

Discussion on the highlights of the Plan in TESDA websites and in meetings of Lanao del

Norte Association of Communicators, and other bodies involved in information

dissemination such as the PIA, Iligan website, Lanao del Norte Provincial Government

Website.

Information education campaign (IEC) materials will be prepared such as brochures, flyers

and audio-visual presentation of the plan. Executive summary of the plan will also be

published in the existing newsletter of TESDA schools and publications of TESDA18

Provincial Office

17

As retained and re-adopted from the RTESD Plan 2005-2009, Chapter 6, p. 91 18

Ibid.



Utilization of existing organizations and associations as venues for discussion of the

contents of the plan and to determine their role/share in the plan implementation. These

will include the following19:

1. PTESDCs 2. Industry Boards 3. TVET Associations 4. Workers' Guilds 5. PTEPs 6. PCACs 7. Provincial Development Council and its Social Development Committee 8. League of Mayors 9. League of Councilors 10. CTEC Association 11. Provincial Development Councils 12. Provincial SMEDCouncils and other Local Level Organizations

3. Establishing and Strengthening Linkages with Members of the Legislature20

To ensure funding of special projects which are deemed necessary but not covered under the

agency WFP, there is a need to reach out or build-up linkages with the legislators in their

respective area of jurisdiction. Initiatives in fund sourcing should be intensified particularly in

drawing support from congressional representatives.

In order to sustain or strengthen relationship with the legislators, regular reporting/updating of the

TVET situation in the area should be regularly done so that whatever concerns and issues

relating to TVET will be facilitated or be given funding support/subsidy.

4. Capability-Building Programs of TESDA and Its Partners21

In view of the mandate of TESDA which has the Authority role in the TVET sector, there is a need

to strengthen the capabilities of the TESDA corporate and institutional staff. On the other hand,

with the full implementation of the Local Government Code, it is imperative for TESDA to beef up

the capabilities of the LGUs as TESDA's partners or in the long run will assume as the direct

providers of TVET services as TESDA assumes its Authority Role as Regulator, Enabler,

Manager and Promoter which will focus in direction setting, monitoring, certification and setting of

standards in the TVET sector.

19

Ibid., p. 92 (with some revisions to address provincial level needs) 20

As retained and re-adopted from the RTESD Plan 2005-2009, Chapter 6, p. 92 21

Ibid. p.92



Fund requirements and Sourcing Approaches

here is no specific amount required to carry out all the identified programs and projects in

the Plan as there is still a need to come up with an investment Plan by LGU and

institutional levels on an annual basis. This will be generated only once concerned

institutions and organizations frame up their Annual Investment Programs from this Plan.

Basing on the magnanimous development objectives identified by the Provincial Government of

Lanao del Norte, there is a need for the Local Finance Committee to incorporate in their strategic

financial plan the resources and resource mobilization approaches to finance the TESD-related

programs and projects identified in the Plan. An investment and donor‘s forum shall be

undertaken for the sector with more urgent needs.

The bulk of this investment requirement will be directed to pursue strategies and programs

intended to address the need for more efficient and effective management of the whole sub-

sector and the need to upgrade the quality and raise the productivity of the middle-level

manpower in the Province and ultimately match with the demands of the global and local job

markets.

The TESDA-Lanao del Norte Provincial Office, on the other hand will need to exhaust its annual

budget to coordinate and facilitate implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies and

―must-do‖ programs, projects, and activities stipulated in the Plan which will be translated into

workable Annual Work and Financial Plans. However, despite TESDA‘s regular annual budget,

there is still a need to source out funds to support the thrusts and priorities of the TVET sector

considering the government's meager resources. Thus, the following activities must be

undertaken:

d. Budget session among Local Finance Committees at the LGUs maximizing their Training and Livelihood Funds as approved by their Sangguniang Bayan Members

e. "Pledging session" among the TVET stakeholders to finalize commitments and support on the program interventions;

f. Encourage capability-building programs on Project Proposal Writing and Feasibility Preparation and packaging as basis to generate funds either for local and foreign funding particularly for special development programs not covered by local budgets

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Chapter 8: PLAN

MONITORING AND

EVALUATION



Chapter 8 PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Monitoring and Evaluation Logical Framework

egular and periodic monitoring of the plan will be conducted to thresh out concerns and

problems in plan implementation. The findings and results of monitoring will be used as

bases in the plan updating activities.

The implementation of the Plan by the Authority will be monitored through the usual Agency

Monitoring System where the annual provincial accomplishment reports are reflected based on

Key Result Areas. This Monitoring System will identify indicators of performance by all sectors

involved in TVET implementation, particularly those reflected in the Agency‘s Work and Financial

Plan. For other TESD programs not captured in the Work and Financial Plan, separate tools and

instruments will be designed to capture the outcome and impacts of the development

interventions. Below is a relationship framework of the Plan‘s Monitoring and Evaluation System

which revolves into three major components, namely: the Key Performance Indicators, the Tools

and Instruments, and the Monitoring Structure.

The Plan will be monitored and evaluated in terms of the following: 1) its impact to the target

beneficiaries, 2) status of performance of its implemented priority programs and projects, 3)

impact of the programs to the TVET Providers, and 4) TVET Priorities vis-à-vis the status of

TVET partnership and linkages that help in the implementation of the PTESD Plan.

To determine all the needed information on the above-stated, monitoring tools and instruments

will be employed, such that, TESDA‘s existing Sector Monitoring System; promotion, adaptation

and adoption of TESDA Monet Forms prescribed by the Regional Coordinating Office of TESDA

Central Office; the web-based Monitoring System of TESDA; and other Monitoring tools designed

and prescribed by TVET Partners will be employed to monitor and gauge the performance of the

TVET Sector in the Province.

R

A. Key or Performance

Indicators/Statistics

TESD Beneficiaries

TESD Programs

TESD Providers

TVET Priorities vis-à-vis Partnership and

Linkages

B. Tools and/or Instruments

Sector Monitoring System

TESDA Monet Forms

Web-based Monitoring System

Other Monitoring System as designed/required by other Stakeholders

C. Monitoring Structure

TESDA Provincial Office and PTESDC

TESDA Regional TESDC and the Regional Office

Inter-agency

Monitoring Team



Institutions and bodies tasked to do the monitoring and evaluation shall foremost of all be the

TESDA Provincial Office since it its mandate to coordinate all skills training and development

interventions in the country. This should be in partnership with the Provincial Technical Education

and Skills Development Committee (together with its replicates at the city/municipal levels) as

mandated in Section 19 of TESDA Act of 1994 (RA 7796). The TESDA Regional Office shall

likewise monitor the Plan implementation using the prescribed Tools and Instruments which shall

be the one to facilitate submission of TVET Sector Performance to the Central Office.

On the other hand, for development interventions that involved TESD-related approaches, partner

agencies or institutions‘ prescribed M & E tools and instruments shall be adopted of which

TESDA will translate said performance outputs into its prescribed Monet forms.

TESD Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix

Table 8.1: Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix of Lanao del Norte

Priority Programs/Projects/

Activities

Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators M & E

Tools/Source

Documents

TESD Beneficiaries’ Performance/Status

Competency Assessment

and Certification

Increase in assessment and certification rates by trade area, by level

MIS 02-01

TESDA Monet

TVET Sector Monitoring Enrolment and completion rate of middle-level workers in non-formal training programs (Technology-based Community Training Programs, KASH/EBT)

Increase in the number of TVET Providers (LGUs, NGOs, Industries, NLAs, Other Private Sectors)

Enrolment and completion rate of students in formal TVET, scholars and non-scholars

MIS 03-02

TESDA Monet

TVET Providers Monitoring Form

UTPRAS Registration rate of programs of institution and enterprise-base both in public and private TVIs

Compliance rates of TVIs audited per Training Standards and UTPRAS Guidelines

Increase in the Special Order and Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV) application

MIS 02-04

Compliance Audit Reports

SO/CAV monitoring report

Kasanayan sa Hanapbuhay Industries‘ Acceptance of the output of TESD programs

MIS 03-05

TESDA Monet




Activities


Tools/Source

Documents

Program Job placement/referral rate of workers

Socio-economic and demographic data of middle level workers/students (pre & after TESD interventions)

Summary of Industries Registered

Scholarship Programs

(PESFA, LEP, PGS (SP II,

SP III, SP V) LGU/I-CARE

Enrolment and completion rate of scholarship grantees

MIS 03-02

MIS 03-03

Blue Desk Jobs Bridging

Services

Employment rate of TVET Graduates

Adoption and installation of Blue Desk by partners

Annex 5

Jobs Bridging documentation

e-TESDA Portal Registrants‘ Monitor

Youth Profile for Starring

Carrier (YP4SC)

Enrolment and completion rate of TESD programs

Drop-out rates of students in TECH-VOC courses

YP4SC Monitoring Report

MIS 03-02

TESD Programs’ Implementation Status

Formulation/Updating of

TESD Plans

Plans formulated/updated and adopted by stakeholders

PTESD Endorsement

Policy

development/formulation in

the context of the National

TVET Policy Agency`

Policies adopted/translated into programs/projects for the development of middle-level skills

PTESDC Policy Resolutions

Research and Impact

Studies

Increase in the number of partners relying on Labor Market Research and Impact Evaluation Studies for TVET Interventions

Increase in the number of TVET Programs registered

Competency Assessment

and Certification

Increase of Assessment centers accredited by qualification

Increase of Accredited Assessors by qualification

MIS 02-01

MIS 02-02

MIS 02-03

TESDA Monet

Employment Monitoring Graduate tracer study mainstreamed (should be part of the compliance audit requirements)

Employment tracking System through

Blue Desk documentation report

MIS 03-02




Activities


Tools/Source

Documents

the Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services installed

TVET Sector Monitoring Type and location of training programs conducted

Responsiveness of programs

Level of skills given as indicated by the standards used, length of training, etc.

MIS 03-02

Kasanayan sa Hanapbuhay

Program

Number of skills training programs developed and enhanced

Occupational skills and level of competency learned

MIS 03-02

MIS 03-05

Technical Partnership

Program

Co-management schemes implemented

Increase in resources for TVET generated and mobilized

MOA

Resource Mobilization Report

Scholarship Program Scholarship programs maintained

Increase in scholarship funds

Sources of Scholarship Funds augments

Increase in the number of scholarship school recipients

CDF Report

DBM Fund Allocation Report

MOA

AOUs

Human Resources

Development

HRD plan implemented and adopted Narrative report

Integration of TVET

Planning in local

development and

investment plans

Level of investments/fund allocation for TVET increased in LGUs

PDC Resolution

Annual Investment Programs

TESD Providers’ Response Status

Ladderized Education

Program

Increase in the number of students admitted in Ladderized programs

Increase in the number of educational institutions offering Ladderized Education Programs (LEP)

MIS 03

MIS 02-04

UTPRAS Compliance of private and public institutions to TVET policies.

Registration and accreditation of program priorities vis-à-vis development agenda of the Province

Competitive and responsive tech-voc programs

Increase in TVET Association Membership

MIS 02-04

Compliance Audit Reports




Activities


Tools/Source

Documents

TVET Sector Monitoring Increase in participation of private sectors in TESD opportunities

Increase participation of LGUs submitting training reports

Spatial distribution of technical vocational institutions (TVIs) offering programs responsive to the Province‘s priority industries‘ needs

MIS 03-02

MIS 02-04

TVET Priorities

Formulation/Updating of

TESD Plans

Adoption of the identified sectoral priorities of the region/province

Adoption of priority occupations relative to the identified industry sectors

List of training interventions which addressed the requirements of the occupational priorities (in PSPs)

Percentage of programs and projects conducted which support the identified training priorities of the province

Sector Monitoring System

Capability –Building of

Partners

Increase in the number of staff development programs implemented by partners relative to skills and competency enhancement

MIS 03-02

Revenue-generating TESD-

related programs

Increase in the number of skills-based livelihood activities

Increase in ROI of assisted projects and programs

Increase in employment rate (wage or self-employment)

Program evaluation instruments ( Visitors’ Survey, Household Survey, etc.)

Tools and/or Instruments

everal monitoring and evaluation tools were identified and reflected in the logframe. These tools and instruments will be TESDA‘s mechanism to monitor the program‘s progress towards achieving its goal and objectives as reflected in the Plan. These tools and

instruments are prescribed by the Authority as standard forms under the TESDA Sector Monitoring System and the TESDA Monet.

S



Sector Monitoring System22

The sector monitoring is a manual processing which uses several monitoring forms coded like

MIS 01, MIS 02, MIS 03, and MIS 04 depending on the type of information and data needed. It

needs a careful input and processing of data by the user to provide reliable information.

The sector monitoring system is designed to generate periodic updates on enrolment, graduates

and other related information on TESD. This will cover public and private institution providing

TESD programs at the national, regional, provincial, local and municipal levels. Public institutions

include tech-voc schools, TESDA Technology Institutes, LGU-based training centers, and

national government agencies with skills training mandate or functions: state universities and

colleges (SUCs), higher education institutions (HEIs), and community colleges that offer non-

degree courses. Private institutions include TVI‘s (private HEIs with non-degree courses),

NGOs/foundations with training centers or offering TVET and entrepreneurship programs.

The sector monitoring is intended to generate periodic information on the performance of the

TESD providers/institutions. It also generates information on status of implementation of

programs and projects identified in the PTESDP as anchored on the National Technical

Education and Skills Development Plan (NTESDP). It also aims to generate information as to the

type of sectors the skills training are conducted (e.g, agri-fishery, tourism, food & beverage, etc),

the duration of the training, training costs, number of hours and age level of the trainees.

TESDA Monitoring Network (Monet)

The TESDA Monitoring Network or TESDA Monet is a web-based monitoring report system

officially used by TESDA Offices and Operating Units lodged at the Management Information

System (MIS) Units. The official data and reports on program accomplishments are sourced out

from only those submitted through the TESDA Monet which will form part of the Agency‘s

performance assessment.

The TESDA Monet also makes use of the prescribed templates in generating the needed inputs

for the database system. Forms and templates are coded per type of data such as MIS 02-01 for

Competency Assessment and Certification (CAC), MIS 03-02 for Massive Training Reports, etc.

The use of on-line monitoring system will enable the focal persons to have more time in gathering

the data in the field and reduce the cycle time of processing the reports. The regional and

provincial level can now function as a supervisory body to the TVET providers. Through the use

of on-line monitoring system, it can provide timely reports and information for management

decision making.

However, there are data and information vital for the assessment of this Plan that cannot be captured by the TESDA Monitoring System. Hence, forms will be designed and customized according to types of development interventions to be monitored and evaluated. Most evaluative information such as changes in the behavior of people in the community as a result of TESD

22 Ibid.p.97



intervention, impact of TESD programs on the lives of the beneficiaries, and other developmental and qualitative information may adopt several types of survey forms as follows:

Visitor’s Survey

The primary goal of the visitor‘s survey is to gain feedback from visitors to be utilized to improve and adjust the programs being implemented by the stakeholders as necessary. The collected data should be a useful means of having a periodic update on the condition of the planning environment and progress on its activities. They mixes both quantitative and qualitative questions.23 It is comprised of six main categories: education, nutrition, water and sanitation, infrastructure, community engagement, and ―other,‖ which asks for the visitor‘s general impression and recommendations that they may have on the planning environment. The survey‘s primary strength is that it is a straightforward, yet comprehensive survey, which only takes a short amount of time to complete.

Another point—perhaps not a ―weakness‖ per se—to keep in mind is that the great majority of the survey is based on personal impressions. While these impressions are indeed valuable information, at the same time, one must not forget that impressions—good or bad—can largely differ depending on factors such as country of origin, duration of stay, even weather, among others. It could thus make them potentially less effective as a basis from which to make improvements on the activities, or operation of the planning environment.

Household Survey

Due to time constraints in the field, the stakeholders may need a rapid appraisal technique that would be comprehensive enough to assess the clients‘ backgrounds, to gauge what their needs are and whether they are being met. As such, the evaluators may opt to develop a brief household survey that would cover a few main question areas such as: community services, hygiene, general household information, income, educational background, health, and diet. The goal is to make the questions as clear and simple as possible so that they could be easily translated into the dialect, and readily coded and analyzed.

The household survey serves two main purposes. First, it serves as a baseline data collection tool and second, it provides a clear and consultative way to assess the general needs of the community. Once compiled, this information will be used to modify current programming and develop future programming. In addition, it will serve as a beginning point from which to measure changes over time in order to assess whether the communities are doing better than they were before. This will be possible by developing follow-up surveys based on the same areas of questioning, administering them at set periods in the future, and analyzing the data over time.

Through this, it will be helpful to know the progression of improvements in the beneficiaries‘ quality of life over time. This information will also prove useful for securing future funding. Also, should the stakeholders seek to expand their reach into other geographic areas, it could modify the household survey to the new local contexts and use it as a baseline tool in conjunction with the follow-up surveys that would be developed afterwards.

23

―Quantitative‖ here refers to questions with answers that have been coded, hence making them easily quantifiable.



Monitoring Structure24

TESDA Provincial Office and PTESDC

The PTESD Committee shall: The TESDA Provincial Office shall:

TESDA Regional TESDC and the TESDA Regional Office

24

RTESD Plan 2005-2009, with slight updating/revisions

Be the main mechanism for the monitoring of plan implementation

Issue a request of all TESD providers in their respective municipalities as well as in the Provincial level to accomplish the monitoring form and submit the same to the PO of TESDA every end of the training period

Issue a resolution requesting that the monitoring and evaluation forms will be part of the requirements of the compliance audit.

Prepare the provincial TESD sector report and furnish copies to the RTESDC through the Regional TESDA Office, the office of the Governor, and the PESO Officers in the

province of Lanao del Norte

Conduct TESD sector monitoring in the province

Review the consistency of information in the accomplished monitoring forms

Facilitate the provincial data processing and preparation of Sector Monitoring Report of the province

Check programs conducted against training priorities, location of beneficiaries, relative to location of needs, spatial distribution of TVET programs, number of beneficiaries by course/qualification, possible duplication of reports from agencies and level of training

Update the respective PTESDP Conduct briefings or conferences among the TVI focal

to ensure consistency of reporting.

The RTESDC shall be mainly responsible for coordinating regional monitoring of plan implementation

TESDA Regional Office shall :

- monitor the conduct of TVET programs monitoring inventory of the province

- Provide technical assistance to provincial office on the conduct of TVET sector monitoring, if necessary

- Monitor the conduct of TVET programs monitoring inventory of the province

- Provide technical assistance to provincial office on the conduct of TVET sector monitoring, if necessary

- Facilitate the processing of regional data based on provincial reports and the preparation of Regional Sector Monitoring on TVET programs

- Submit the report to the RTESDC and the RDC; and

- Furnish Central Office (Planning Office) with the revised RTESD plan as inputs to update the NTESDP.



Updating

The PTESDP shall be updated every three years to capture changes in the demand and supply

situation of the TESD market as well as to reflect the recent development in the planning

environment. It shall incorporate changes in the Province’s socio-economic situations, labor

market scenarios, sectoral priorities and challenges and changes in development agenda of the

national, provincial and municipal levels.



ANNEXES



ANNEX 1

Annual Investment Plan, 2008-201325

Program/Project/activity DESCRIPTION

TESD Programs, Projects, Activities

Location Time Frame (Year

Legislative Requirements

Lead LGU Department/

Agency

Fund Source

1.1 Provision of production support systems and facilities

Establishment of Agricultural Training and Research Center

PLGU PLGU

Research and Extension Services Province-wide 2008-2013 PAO

Farm Input Subsidy Province-wide 2008-2013 PAO

Coconut Rehabilitation Program Skills Training on Coconut Production

Skills Training on Nursery Management

Province-wide 2008-2013 RA 8048 (Coconut preservation Act) enabling ordinance

PAO, LGUs, TTIs

PAO, LGUs, TTIs

Expanded/Enhanced Rice Production Program

Skills Training in Horticulture

Lala, Kapatagan, Sapad, Salvador

2008-2013 PAO, TTIs LGUs

Expanded/Enhanced Corn Production Program

Skills Training in Horticulture

2008-2013 PAO, TTIs LGUs

Rehabilitation of Communal Irrigation Systems

2008-2013 PAO

Rehabilitation of Maranding River Irrigation System

Lala, Kapatagan, Sapad, Salvador

2008-2013 PAO

1.2 Promote farm diversification

Coconut intercropping program Skills Training in Horticulture

Province-wide 2008-2013 PAO, TTIs TTIs, LGUs

Commercial jatropha curcas tree plantation

2008-2013 PAO

Rubber tree plantation Skills Training in Nursery Establishment

2008-2013 PAO

Establishment of cassava ent4rprise Province-wide 2009-2013 PRMC

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Adapted from the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2007-2013, Lanao del Norte








Agency

Fund Source

1.3 Improvement in agricultural incomes to discourage conversion of agricultural lands to other uses

Establishment of Agri-Fishery Training and Research Center

Encouragement of TVIs to offer Technology-based community training programs

TESDA, LGUs

MRDP-APL2

Food Security Program Skills-based Livelihood Program

Province-wide 2008-2013 Enforcement of zoning ordinance

PAO, TESDA, DSWD

MRDP-APL2

1.4 Equitable distribution of agricultural lands to landless farmers

Land Acquisition and Distribution Province-wide 2008-2013 2.1 Comprehensive and integrated

provision of agricultural profitability support system

Training cum Production Program in support to Food Security Agenda

TESDA, TTIs, LGUs

MRDP-APL2

Establishment of market linkages

Province-wide 2008-2013 PAO

Supervised micro finance program

Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services

Province-wide 2008-2013 PAO, TESDA, LGUs

TESDA, LGUs

Product Quality Improvement Program Priority crops for quality improvement: copra, rice, corn. Specific components include support for establishment of pre and post harvest facilities, technology training.


Farmers entrepreneurship program

Entrepreneurship Development as mandatory

Province-wide 2008-2013 PAO, TTIs, DTI

DTI


Massive program offering on Construction-related

TVIs TVIs, LGUs








Agency

Fund Source

sectors

Construction /Opening of diversion roads The proposed road opening include:Tagoloan-Talakag Road, Ganassi-Tubod Road and Munai-Madalum Road. These road sections connects Lanao del Norte municipalities with adjacent provinces.

Tagoloan; Tubod; Munai

2008-2013 PEO

Upgrading of national roads 2008-2013 PEO

Upgrading of provincial roads 2008-2013 PEO

Bridge upgrading program 2008-2013 PEO

Flood Control Projects 2008-2013 PEO

Conversion of provincial roads to national roads

a) Linamon-Matungao-Baloi Road b) Kapatagan-Sapad-Nunungan-

SND Road c) Maranding-Salvador-Tubod Road d) Kauswagan-Poona Piagapo-

Pantao Ragat-Baloi Road e) Tubod-Magsaysay-Tangkal-

Kolambugan Road f) Poblacion-Cathedral-Suso-Bel-is

Mahayahay Road

g) Iligan-Tagoloan-Baloi-Pantao-Ragat-Munao-Tangkal-Magsaysay Road

2008-2013 PEO

Provincial Roads Maintenance Program

2008-2013 PEO

2.3 Rehabilitation and improvement of national and provincial road

Massive program offering on Construction-related sectors

Training cum Production on Masonry, Carpentry and other Construction-

TESDA, LGUs, TVIs

TVIs, LGUs








Agency

Fund Source

related occupations

Road Rehabilitation Program This covers rehabilitation of the following road sections Malingao-Licapao-Dalama road; Malingao-Bualan road; Liangan-Camp III road; Rupagan-Pagayawan road; Kawit-Paiton road; Iligan-Marawi National road; Linamon-Zamboanga road (Abaga-Lala-Kapatagan section), as well as, asphalt overlays along Malabang-Dobleston-Tukuran national road; Dobleston-Butadon national road and; Linamon-Zamboanga and sphalting of roads (Interior Loop): Kolambugan-Tangkal-Magsaysay-Tubod-Baroy-Salvador Road; and asphalting of other coastal to interior roads:

2008-2013 PEO

Concreting/Completion of SBS-GMA Loop FMR

2010 PEO DAR

Concreting of Bulod-Kakai- Torong-Torong Road

2010 PEO DPWH

Concreting of Tubod-Ganassi Road 2008-2012 PEO

Rehab of Linamon-Zamboanga Rd., Finlay, Kolambugan Section, LDN

PEO

Concreting of Linamon-Zamboanga Rd. at Bacolod, Lanao del Norte

2010 PEO

2.4 Farm to Market Roads Development Program

Massive program offering on Construction-related sectors

Establishment of Training Center focused on construction-related

PEO, TESDA, LGUs, TVIs

LGUs, TVIs








Agency

Fund Source

skills

Construction of FTMR from Junction national highway Koreo-Mina Barangay Road

SND MRDP-APL2-rural infrastructure component

Construction of FMR from Junction national highway @ Lapinig to Durano-Kahayagan-Tipolo Brgy road at Kapatagan

Kapatagan

Provincial interior circumferential road SND-Nunungan-Sapad-Salvador-Tubod-Magsaysay-Tangkal-Munai-Kauswagan-Poona Piagapo-Matungao-Baloi-Tagoloan to Talakag, Bukidnon

Conversion of 8 barangay road sections into Provincial Roads -Riverside-Junctin Caniogan Road (3.70 km) -Junction Candis-Taguranao Road (6.00 km) -Kalilangan-Taden Road (3.00 km) -Kulasihan-San Roque-Palao Road (4.00 km) -Magpatao-Panadtaran Road (3.00 km) -Junction Cathedal-Tiacongan Road (2.50 km) -Junction Donggoan-Conception Road (3.50 km) -Lower Dagadan-Tubod Market Road (1.50 km)

Baroy-Tubod

Tubod Tubod Kolambugan Lala Kapatagan Kapatagan Baroy

2009-2013 PEO


Disaster risk assessment and management planning

Province-wide 2009 PSWDO








Agency

Fund Source

Environmental management program Province-wide

Construction of flood control

Research and design of curriculum on environmentally-friendly technologies

Environmentally-friendly skills-based training programs

Maigo River, Maigo

Canigoan-Barakanas road

Tugar, Kawit River of Kauswagan,

Rupagan River, Bacolod

Poblacion, Tubod

Maranding River, Lala

Cabasagan River, Lala Gumagamot

River Lala

Butadon River,

Kapatagan

Sta. Cruz River

Kapatagan

Bauyan River of SND

Buriasan River of Sapad

Cabuyao River of Salvador

PEO PLGU

Construction of drainage/canal

Maranding drainage

Kapatagan drainage

PEO


Establishment of environmentally-friendly forestry-related skills training

TESDA, LGUs

LGUs

Reforestation projects Watershed areas

ENRO

Adopt a tree program Province-wide ENRO

Upland Development project Upland municipalities

ENRO








Agency

Fund Source

Watershed characterization and vulnerability assessment

ENRO

Establishment of contour hedge rows Establishment of check dams, gabions

ENRO

Riverbank rehabilitation program ENRO

Capacity development for watershed management

Province-wide ENRO

Integrated Watershed Management Plan

ENRO

Coop based alternative livelihood projects

Asset-based livelihood skills training programs

Province-wide PCO, LGUs LGUs


Formal TVET on Mariculture

Skills training cum production on Fish Culture

Enabling ordinance for the enforcement of fishery laws

TESDA, LGUs

LGUs, TVIs

Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Plan Formulation

10 coastal municipalities

2010 ENRO

Coastal and Marine Training Center Registration and accreditation of Coastal Marine Training Center

2010 ENRO, TESDA

TESDA

Conduct of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment


2010 ENRO

Capacity Development for CRM Stakeholders

Trainer‘s Training of Coastal and Marine Trainers


ENRO, TESDA, LGUs

TESDA

Foreshore Delineation Survey 10 coastal municipalities

ENRO

Construction of watch tower ENRO

Mangrove rehabilitation and protection program

Kapatagan, Tubod, Kolambugan, Linamon

ENRO

ENRO








Agency

Fund Source

Establishment of marine sanctuaries Maigo, Bacolod Kolambugan, Kauswagan Tubod, SND, Lala

PAO BFAR

Restoration/rehabilitation of coral reefs

Linamon ENRO

5.2 Mainstream environment protection, rehabilitation and conservation in cooperatives

Coop based environmental management program

Province-wide PCO

6.1 Strengthening enabling environment for local businesses/industries

Institutionalization of Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services


TESDA, LGUs, DTI

TESDA, DTI, LGUs

MIRAIC operationalization Linamon PRMC

OTOP Program Province-wide Enforcement of BMBE

PRMC

Establishment of public markets/trading centers

Market research PRMC, DTI


Skills Training on Small Business Management

Entrepreneurship Development Programs

Raw Material-Based Skills Training Programs

TESDA, DTI, LGUs

TTIs, DTI, LGUs

SME Development Program Province-wide

SME Training Program on Product Improvement

Product Packaging Skills Training

Research on Marketing Technologies

Province-wide PRMC, DTI DTI

LN Integrated Food Packaging PRMC








Agency

Fund Source

Development and Services Center 6.3 Promotion of the province as

an alternative investment destination

Tourism Promotion Includes the province‘s participation the Philippine Travel mart, Pasundayag sa Northern Mindanao and WOW Philippines.

Province-wide PTourO

Rehabilitation/Updgrading of tourist sites access roads

PTourO

Establishment of tourism related facilities

PTourO


Intensify program offering on food Processing and agri-based food manufacturing

TESDA TVIs, LGUs

Livestock and poultry industry development program The sector program has the following sub-project components: halal meat processing, feed milling, establishment of poultry dressing plant, coop based poultry production; barangay goat development program

Establishment of Training centers for Animal Production Technology

Enhancement of absorptive capacities of TESDA technology Institutions offering agriculture, animal production and food processing technologies

Province-wide PVO, TESDA, LGUs

LGUs, PLGU

Dairy Development Program Sub-project components include: cheese processing, milk processing, Lanao Cattle Dairy Breed Project, community milking parlor and milk chilling facility

Registration of programs related to Dairy production and processing

PVO, TESDA

TESDA








Agency

Fund Source

Multi-livestock quarantine facility 2010 PVO

Halal livestock slaughterhouses Registration of Slaughtering and butchering programs

2010 PVO, TESDA, LGUs

TESDA

Livestock Action Markets 2012 PVO

Bio-fuel Processing Plant Establishment of programs on manufacturing and food processing occupations

Establishment and Accreditation of Skills Training cum Production Centers on Agri, Marine and Forestry-related qualifications.

2013 ENRO, TESDA, LGUs

TESDA, LGUs

High value crops (fruits and vegetables) production program


Cassava production and processing PAO

Aquamarine fishery development PAO

Seaweeds processing PAO

Banana processing PAO

Calamansi processing PAO

Upgrading of Provincial Ceramics Center

PRMC

6.5 Institutional development of private sector for enhanced readiness to participate in industry level activities

2008-2013

Facilitation Program for cooperatives Includes technical assistance to accessing industry level technologies, resource mobilization and alternative financing schemes

Province-wide PCO

Facilitation Program for local Province-wide PCO








Agency

Fund Source

Chamber of Commerce and Industry 6.6 Provision of employment facilitation skills

Province-wide 2008-2013 PESO

Wage employment facilitation

Self-employment & livelihood facilitation

Employability enhancement trainings

Labor market information

Conduct of job fairs

Livelihood and self-employment fair 7.1 Strengthening support and

advocacy for population management programs

2008-2013

Responsible parenthood program Province-wide PPO

Promotion of contraceptive self-reliance strategy

Province-wide PPO

FATWAH popularization PPO

Family planning and reproductive health program

Province-wide PPO


Assessment and certification of rural barangay health workers

Program offering on Barangay Health Services

Tie-up with LGUs re accreditation of rural health workers

TESDA, LGUs

TESDA,LGUs

Health Center in every barangay complete with facilities and medical supplies

Province-wide PHO

Provincial Health Indigency Program Province-wide PHIP-PMO

Disease Free Zone (schistosomiasis, rabies, malaria)

Province-wide PHO

Intensified Disease Prevention and PHO








Agency

Fund Source

Control (TB, dengue) 8.2 Implementation of the

Provincial Investment Plan for Health

2008-2013

Environmental Sanitation Program Province-wide PHO

Healthy Lifestyle and Management of Health Risks Program

Province-wide PHO

Child Health Program Province-wide PHO

Maternal Health Program Province-wide PHO

Provincial Nutrition Program Province-wide PHO 8.3 Health facilities rationalization,

development and improvement

Rationalization of health facilities and equipment

PHO

Establishment of BEMOC and CEMOC

PHO

Implementation of Hospital Development Plan

PHO


Establishment of Handicrafts center via Training cum Production Approach on Recyclable Materials

Research on Skills-Based Technologies

Enabling ordinance on RA 9003

TESDA, DSWD, LGUs

TESDA, LGUs

Formulation of Solid Waste Management Plans

All municipalities 2009-2010 ENRO

Establishment of landfills/controlled dumpsites

2011-2013 ENRO

9.1 Implementation a comprehensive program for universal access to quality basic education

Promotion of YP4SC to High Schools

TESDA, HS TESDA,LGUs

School Building Program Province-wide

Establishment of Library Hubs








Agency

Fund Source

Adopt a School Program

Food for Education/Milk Feeding Program

Scholarship Program

Basic Literacy Program

School Health & Nutrition Program Province-wide

Schools Sports Development Program

School Textbook Program

School Furniture Program

School Based management/Accreditation Program for Public elementary schools

Establishment of School of Technoloy in Malingao, Tubod

Tubod

9.2 Continuing Teachers’ Development

Teacher Competency Evaluation Testing Program

Continuing Education Program

Program Enhancement in Achieving Excellence

10.1 Provision of support systems for the establishment of a local agricultural schools

Trainer Qualification for Agri-based Trainers

Establishment of Agri-fishery schools and Training center

TESDA, PLGU

TESDA

Establish an agri-industrial local Community College/University

Accreditation and registration of Agri-fishery programs

2010 TESDA TESDA

Establish an agri-industrial research research center

Scholarship program for undergraduate students taking agri-industrial courses

PGS for Agri-fishery courses

TESDA, CDO

Faculty Development Program








Agency

Fund Source

10.2 Develop relevant technical vocation education and provide appropriate facilities and support systems

Establishment of skills training centers

Establishment of LGU-Management Tech-voc School

PLGU LGUs

Formal and non-formal training programs

Registration of Agri-fishery Programs

Competency assessment activities

Accreditation of Assessors and Assessment Centers

TESDA TESDA, LGUs

Scholarship programs Augmentation of scholarship slots

PLGU,CDO

Facilities and equipment acquisition program


Institutionalization of GAD Programs, PWD Programs to include Skills development and enhancement

PSWDO, LGUs, TESDA

TESDA, LGUs

Early Childhood Care Program Province-wide

Civil Registration strengthening program

Province-wide

Parent effectiveness program Province-wide

Gender and Development Program Province-wide

Differently-abled Persons‘ Welfare Program

Province-wide

Family Welfare Program Province-wide

Youth Welfare Program Province-wide 12.1 Mainstream housing sector in

local plans and programs

Formulation of a housing & shelter plan

2010

Resource mobilization program for housing








Agency

Fund Source

Joint venture housing projects with private sector

13.1 Development of water supply systems

Water profiling Province-wide ENRO

Updating of PW4SP Province-wide PPDO

Formulation of MW4SP Province-wide PPDO

Provincial Rural Water Supply Development Program

Province-wide PEO

Construction of Level I, II and III water systems

Province-wide PEO

Water for Waterless municipalities projects

PEO


Assessment and Certification of Rural Barangay Electricians

PCAO, TESDA

TESDA, LGUs

Barangay energization program PCAO

Indigents electrification program 13.3 Development of

alternative/indigenous/ renewable sources of power

Solar Power Program

Geothermal Power Plant

Pagayawan Falls Mini Hydropower Plant

Operation of Agus 3

Alternative Fuel Investment Project 13.4 Instutional development for

coops on management of public utilities

PCO

Capacity building for coops on water system management

Province-wide

Access of water coops to financing institution

Province-wide

14.1 Strategic use of ICT in improving local systems and

Massive Training on Computer Literacy (PC

TESDA, PLGU

TESDA, PLGU








Agency

Fund Source

procedures Operations, Computer Hardware Services, Microsoftnet)

* Assessment and Certification of LGU-Based Computer trainees/graduates

Provincial Government computerization Program

PPDO

Computerized Real Property Tax Assessment System

PASSO

14.2 Implement revenue generation measures

Formulate Strategic Financial Management Plan

2009 PTO

Full business operation of the following economic enterprises: MCC Sorts Complex, MCC Hotel, Rock Crusher Plant, Asphalt Plant, Pasalubong Center, Kapatagan Nursery, Six Provincial Hospitals

2010 PRMC

MCC Development Program The program covers the ff components: a) sports tourism (bowling center, badminton, archery, firing range, golf course), b) hotel upgrading (bigger, bistro-type function hall); c) additional building for guestroom, swimming pool, club house and relandscaping.

2010 PRMC


Conduct Joint Sessions with concerned provinces/

ENRO








Agency

Fund Source

City/municipalities

Conduct cadastral survey Province-wide ENRO 16.1 Peaceful resolution of land

and other sources of conflict to prevent escalation to armed hostilities

Expansion and augmentation of TESDA Balik Buhay Program to include rebel returnees

* PGS for dependents of victims expanded

TESDA, CDO,PLGU

TESDA, CDF

Peace building activities Province-wide PCAO

Conflict mapping PPDO

Conflict sensitivity analysis and planning

PPDO

16.2 Increasing police visibility

Establishment of optimum police deployment scheme/network

Strengthening of community and LGU intelligence network

Province-wide

Accounting and monitoring of loose firearms

Province-wide

Intensified campaign against personalities in the watch list

Province-wide

Strengthening police capacity for a speedy investigation and prosecution of cases against criminal elements

Province-wide

Establishment of REACT 166 in police stations in commercial hubs

Coastal municipalities

17.1 Institutionalization of local development planning down to the barangay level

Updating of Municipal CLUPs Enactment of Zoning Ordinance

PPDO

Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Project

Province-wide 2008-2010 PPDO

Technical Assistance in the Province-wide 2009-2010 PPDO








Agency

Fund Source

Formulation of Barangay Socio economic Profiles and Development Plans 17.2 Strengthening of LGU

capacities for peace and development

Regular conduct of local peace and order councils

Province-wide 2008-2013

Regular conduct of local disaster coordinating councils

Province-wide PSWDO

Formulation of Integrated Area/community Public Safety Plan

Province-wide

Capabilty Building Program for Barangay Tanods and/or CVOs

Province-wide 2009

Continuing community based peace building activities

Province-wide 2009



LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1 TESDA Core Business

Figure 2.2 Development Framework of Lanao del Norte vis-à-vis Long Term Vision

Figure 3.1 Preferred Sector Enrolment and Graduates (Schools and TTIs), Province

of Lanao del Norte

Figure 3.2 TVET School-Based Providers, Province of Lanao del Norte, 2007

Figure 4.1 Provincial TESD Framework

Figure 4.2 Problem Tree

Figure 5.1 Global Unemployment According to 3 Scenarios

Figure 5.2 Projected Changes in Youth and Adult Unemployment Rates, 2008-2009

Figure 5.3 Per Capita GDP Index of Region 10 s Compared to Other Regions, 2009

Figure 5.4 Percent Distribution of GDP among Regions in Mindanao, as of 2009

Figure 5.5 Percent Share of GDP by Sector, as of 2009

Figure 5.6 Growth Rates of GDP by Sector, Northern Mindanao, as of 2009

Figure 5.7 Region 10 Employment Scenario, 2004-2008 by Sector

Figure 5.8 Total Family Income by Industry, Lanao del Norte, as of 2000



LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Lanao del Norte‘s Vision of Elements as Translated into Success Indicators

Table 3.1 Land Area by Province, Region 10

Table 3.2 Population, Annual Population Growth Rate, Density, Area, Lanao del

Norte, by City, Municipality, 2002-2007

Table 3.3 Comparative Statistics of Age-Dependency Ratio, CY 1995 and 2000

Table 3.4 Household Population by Ethnicity, Sex and Municipality, CY 2000

Table 3.5 TVET Enrolment, Province of Lanao del Norte, CY 2006-2008

Table 3.6 Competency Assessment and Certification Rate, Province of Lanao del

Norte

Table 3.7 Status of Registered Programs and Number of Trainers as of 2009

Table 3.8 Public Secondary Schools Performance by Indicators, SY 2004-2005 to SY

2006-2007

Table 3.9 Public Elementary Schools Performance by Indicators, SY 2004-2005 to

SY 2006-2007

Table 3.10 List of Private Technical Vocational Institutions, Province of Lanao del

Norte

Table 3.11 List of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 3.12 List of Major Industries/Companies Active in TVET, CY 2009

Table 3.13 List of LGUs Active in TVET Provision, Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 3.14 List of NLAs Active in TVET Provision, Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 3.15 List of NGOs and Pos Active in TVET Provision, Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 5.1 Labor Productivity Growth in 2009

Table 5.2 Performance of Agri-Fishery and Forestry in Terms of GRDP, as of 2009

Table 5.3 Performance of Agriculture per Major Commodity, as of 2009



Table 5.4 Performance of Manufacturing Industry in Northern Mindanao, as of 2009

Table 5.5 Performance of Trade (Wholesale/Retail) in Northern Mindanao, as of 2009

Table 5.6 Poverty Status of Northern Mindanao, as of 2009

Table 5.7 Labor and Employment Scenario, Northern Mindanao, as of 2009

Table 5.8 Investment Performance of Lanao del Norte vis-à-vis Other Province

Table 5.9 Rice Production vs. Consumption Requirements by Province, CY 2006

Table 5.10 Corn Production vs. Consumption Requirements by Province, CY 2006

Table 5.11 Copra Production (in Metric Tons) by Province, CY 2005 & 2006

Table 5.12 Fisheries Production by Source (in Metric Tons), CY 2006 vs. CY 2007

Table 5.13 Wood Production by Province (in Cubic Meters), 2005 & 2006

Table 5.14 Volume and Estimated Value of Mineral Production by Type, Lanao del Norte,

2004-2006

Table 5.15 Value of DTI-monitored Investments, Region X, 2006 and 2007 (in Million Pesos)

Table 5.16 Value of Exports by Province, Region X, 2006 and 2007 (in FOB US Dollars)

Table 5.17 Man-made Tourist Attractions, Lanao del Norte, as of 2009

Table 5.18 Natural Tourist Attractions, Lanao del Norte, as of 2009

Table 5.19 Festivals in the Province of Lanao del Norte, as of 2009

Table 5.20 Summary of Critical Skills Demand for the 3-Year Period, 2010-2012

Table 5.21 Consolidated Critical Skills Demand by Priority Sectors/Industries for the 3-Year

Period 2010-1012, Province of Lanao del Norte

Table 6.1 Location Quotients of Total Family Income by Kind of Business/Industry, Region X,

2000

Table 6.2 Matrix of Key Industry Requirements and Responses

Table 6.3 Provincial TESD Investment Matrix

Table 8.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix for Lanao del Norte



LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AAGR Annual Average Growth Rate

AFF Agriculture, Fishery, and Forestry

AM Assessment Methodology

AOU Affidavit of Undertaking

BPAP Business Processing Association of the Philippines

BPO Business Processing Outsourcing

Buk Province of Bukidnon

CAC Competency Assessment and Certification

Cam Province of Camiguin

CAV Certification, Authentication, and Verification

CBT Community-Based Training

CBTED Community-Based Training for Enterprise Development

CBTVET Competency-Based Training –Vocational Education and Training

CenTexes Centers of Excellence

CHED Commission on Higher Education

CIC Cagayan-Iligan Corridor

CIL Coastal Interior Loop

CLEEP Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program

COBSAT Cagayan de Oro Bugo School of Arts and Trades

CRM Coastal Resource Management

CSR Cohort Survival Rates

CTECs Community Training and Employment Coordinators



DA Department of Agriculture

DAC Distinctive Area of Competence

DAO DENR Administrative Order

DAR Department of Agrarian Reform

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DepEd Department of Education

DILG Department of Interior and Local Government Department of Labor and Employment

DOST Department of Science and Technology

DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development

DTI Department of Trade and Industry

DTP Dualized Training Program

EBT Enterprise-Based Training

EDT Entrepreneurship Development Training

EO Executive Order

EPS Employment Permit System

FDI Foreign Direct Investments

FGD Focus Group Discussion

GAD Gender and Development

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GET Global Employment Trends

GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product

GTS Graduates Tracer Study

HEIs Higher Education Institutions

HR Human Resources

HRM Human Resources Management



HVAC/R Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration

I-CARE Invigorating Education and Communication

ICT Information and Communications Technology

IEC Information Education Campaign

ILO International Labor Organization

IMF International Monetary Fund

IT Information Technology

KASH Kasanayan at Hanapbuhay

KRA Key Result Areas

LCE Local Chief Executive

LdN Province of Lanao del Norte

LEP Ladderized Education Program

LFI Lanao Foundation, Incorporated

LGUs Local Government Units

LMI Labor Market Information/Intelligence

LNNAIS Lanao Norte National Agro-Industrial School

MCTP Mindanao Container Terminal Port

METP Monitoring and Evaluation of Training Performance

MILF Moro Islamic Liberation Front

MIS Management Information System

MLSD Middle Level Skills Development

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MOCC Province of Misamis Occidental

MOR Province of Misamis Oriental

MTPDP Medium Term Philippine Development Plan

MTPIP Medium-Term Philippine Public Investment Program



MTRDP Medium-Term Regional Development Plan

NCAE National Career Assessment Examination

NEDA National Economic and Development Authority

NGAs National Government Agencies

NGOs Non-Government Organizations

NLAs National Line Agencies

NPA New People‘s Army

NSCB National Statistical Coordination Board

NSO National Statistics Office

NTESDP National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan

NTR No Training Regulation

OFWs Overseas Filipino Workers

OJT On-the-Job Training

OJTs On-the-Job Trainees

OSY Out-of-School Youth

PCC Per Capita Cost

PDC Provincial Development Council

PDPFP Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan

PESFA Private Education Student Fund Assistance

PESO Public Employment Service Office

PGMA President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

PIA Philippine Information Agency

PNQF Philippines National Qualifications Framework

PO Provincial Office

POs People‘s Organizations

PRC Professional Regulatory Commission



PSALM Policy-Oriented, Sector-focused, Area-based, and Labor Market-driven

PSIC Philippine Standard Industrial Classification

PSOC Philippine Standard Occupational Classification

PTC Provincial Training Center

PTEP Provincial Technical Experts Panel

PTESDC Provincial Technical Education and Skills development Committee

PTQA Philippine TVET Quality Award

PTTQF Philippine TVET Trainer Qualification Framework

PWDs Persons with Disabilities

R/PCAC Regional/Provincial Competency Assessment and Certification Committee

R/PSPs Regional/Provincial Skills Priorities

R/PTEP Regional/Provincial Technical Experts Panel

RA Republic Act

RDC Regional Development Council

RO Regional Office

ROI Return of Investment

RTC Regional Training Center

RTESDC Regional TESD Committee

RTESDP Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Plan

SCEP Skills Certification and Equivalency Program

SMA Social Marketing and Advocacy

SMEs Small Medium Enterprises

SND Sultan Naga Dimaporo

SO Special Order

SP Sangguniang Panlalawigan



STS Salvador Trade School

SUCs State Universities and Colleges

TBCTP Technology-Based Community Training Programs

TecVoc Technical Vocational

TESD Technical Education and Skills Development

TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

TM Training Methodology

TPMS TESD Program Monitoring System

TR Training Regulation

TTIs TESD Technology Institutions

TVET Technical-Vocational Education and Training

TVIs Technical-Vocational Institutions

TWG Technical Working Group

UTPRAS Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System

WFP Work and Financial Plan

WTR With Training Regulation

YP4SC Youth Profiling for Starring Career



GLOSSARY

The following are key terms used in the Plan and are defined operationally:

Accreditation – the granting of qualified and approved status to an institution or the organization

to perform a specific program, project or activity on a regular basis.

Apprenticeship – training within employment with compulsory related theoretical instructions

involving a contract between an apprentice and employer on an approved apprenticeable occupation.

Assessment – a process used to determine and gather evidences of one‘s knowledge, skills and

competencies through the use of evidence-gathering tools prescribed by TESDA.

Blue Desk Jobs Bridging Services – a mini employment facilitation office that specifically caters

to TVET graduates‘ job placement and job referrals. It provides labor market information and career advices.

Competency – achievement of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in the performance of a given task.

Competency-based TVET – a system by which a learner is trained on the basis of demonstrate

ability rather than on elapsed time.

Convergence – as a strategy, is the complementation or pooling of programs and resources to

achieve the desired development goal or impact.

Dualized Training Program – is a transitory phased implementation modality of DTS. It

facilitates ad leads the partnership arrangements between school and the workplace into an RA 7686 modality over time.

Enterprise-based Training – refers to a program of learning whether on the job training in

enterprise or in the workplace.

Equivalency – the concept of credits to an individual‘s competencies in accordance with a pre-

determines set of knowledge, abilities, skills, attitudes, and values (KSAVs) corresponding to the fulfillment of objectives of formal education towards awarding of basic/higher education.



Higher Education – the stage of formal education following the secondary education covering

the programs on: (a) all courses of study leading to the bachelor‘s and (b) all degree courses of study beyond bachelor‘s degree level.

Labor Market – the whole system where the demand for and the supply of labor interact.

Labor Market Information – body of knowledge and information that has something to do with a

place‘ socio-economic conditions, particularly that of employment and jobs.

Middle-level Skilled Manpower – those who have acquired practical skills and knowledge

through formal and non-formal education and training to at least a secondary education but preferably a post secondary education with a corresponding degree or diploma or skills workers who have become highly competent in their trade craft as attested by industry.

Skills Priorities – skills considered critical to the growth or priority sectors and industries at national, regional and provincial levels.

Technical-Vocational Education and Training- the education process when it evolves, in

addition to general education, the study of technologies occupations in various sectors of economic and social life. Comprises formal (organized programs as part of the school system) an non-formal (organized class outside the school system) approaches.

Technopreneurship – is the initiation of livelihood or business opportunities by taping the skills

and talents of technology students, graduates and workers.

Philippine National Qualifications Frameworks – structure is unified as basic education, TVET

and higher education qualifications brought together into a logical single system. Frameworks will be national as it will apply throughout the Philippines. The structure will establish as coherent suite of qualifications so that pathways for learners are clear. The qualifications will be consistent nationally through the regulatory and coordination efforts of the central agencies. And finally, the new integrated set of certificates, diploma and degree will be internationally benchmarked to ensure confidence from national and international stakeholders.

Training Regulations – the document that serves as a basis in the formulation of competency

assessment and the development of curriculum and instructional materials for competency-based technical education and skills development.



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2010-2013

Annalyn B. Alenton

TESDA-Lanao del Norte

December 2009

TESDA Lanao Del Norte PTESD Plan Team:

Lamberto B. Jos OIC-Provincial Director

Annalyn Bautista-Alenton

Provincial Planning Officer (Designate)

Technical Working Group:

Annalyn Bautista-Alenton Team Leader/Lead Writer

Program Focal Persons/TVET Data Contributors

Crisalyn P. Reyes

Josef Rod L. Ilogon Cenil G. Cortes

Deditha M. Rosalejos

Mohammad Hashim Tamano Researcher/Encoder

Malyn Masayon

Researcher/Encoder

Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Plan