THE PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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1 In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth THE PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN with FOCUS ON THE VISAYAS Ms. Ro-Ann A. Bacal, CESO III Regional Director National Economic and Development Authority, Region VI 1 Central Philippines University, Iloilo City 6 November 2012

2 Plan Vision: Inclusive growth Higher economic growth for the next six years Growth that generates mass employment Growth that reduces poverty, including achievement of Millennium Development Goals 2

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4 Toward Inclusive Growth average (right growth axis) rate for 3 years poverty incidence (left axis) Source: Poverty incidence is based on author s estimates using FIES, various years; GDP growth rates is based on NSCB 4

5 Social Contract PDP Transparent, accountable and participatory governance Poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable Rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth Promote transparent and responsive governance Develop human resources through improved social services and protection Achieve stable macroeconomic environment Boost competitiveness in productive sectors Improve access to financing Invest massively in physical infrastructure Just and lasting peace and the rule of law Advance peace process and guarantee national security Integrity of the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation 5 Ensure ecological integrity

6 The Plan focuses on 5 Key Strategies Promote transparent and responsive governance Stable macroeconomic environment Ecological integrity Education, science and technology Peace process and national security Develop human resources through improved social services Invest massively in physical infrastructure Boost competitiveness to generate employment Improve access to financing 6

7 Good Governance Institutionalized accountability Promoting a tradition of transparency Enhanced citizen s participation in governance Special governance focus: ARMM Governance reforms and local and international recognitions 7

8 Invest massively in physical infrastructure 8

9 Boosting Competitiveness Priority sectors o Tourism o BPO o Housing o Logistics o Shipbuilding o Agro-industry 9

10 Finance Policy Key goals for Finance: Improve access to financing and deepen the Financial System Promote a regionally responsive and inclusive financial system through effective savings generation and institutionalized resource mobilization Develop an enabling environment for longterm savings and investments Strengthen the governance framework of the financial system in line with best practices and standards Establish strong legal framework for financial sector development 10

11 Develop human resources Ensure access to quality education Enhance public health protection through greater access to government health services Expansion of conditional cash transfer program 11

12 Security, Justice and Peace Continue to upgrade capabilities to defend national interests Pursue just and lasting peace Strengthen Rule of Law Advance and protect human rights Promote welfare of men and women in the frontline 12

13 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Ensure the conservation and protection of natural resources Improve environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier environment Manage risks and threats from natural calamities 13

14 THE VISAYAS 14

15 BATANGAS Ro-Ro Docking Points CALAPAN ROXAS Strategically located at the center of the nation Provides the critical link connecting Luzon and Mindanao through the Philippines Nautical Highway CATICLAN KALIBO SIGMA PULUPANDAN DUMAGUETE DAPITAN 15 OZAMIS ILIGAN

16 Batangas City Calapan Roxas Pasacao San Pascual Pantao Pilar Claveria Aroroy Existing Road Caticlan Mandaon Placer Cataingan Kawayan Proposed Road San Remigio Bogo Airports Palupandan Tubigon San Ricardo Nautical Highway Eastern Central Western Lateral International Lipata, Surigao Tandayag Tagbilaran Jagna Trunkline Larena Mambajao Secondary Dumaguete Lazi Feeder Balingoan Guinsiliban PNR Mainline South Existing Railway Proposed Railway Dapitan Plaridel 16 16

17 Population of Visayas* Visayas has the lowest population among the 3 island groups at 18 million. The population of the Visayas is more than 3 times the population of Singapore. *2010 Census of Population (in millions) 17 17

18 Population and Growth Rate by Region Growth Rate (%) (in millions) 2010/2000 Philippines VISAYAS Western Visayas Central Visayas Eastern Visayas The population in all regions of the Visayas are growing at a slower rate than that of the entire country. 18 PHILIPPINE 18 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

19 GROSS REGIONAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT at constant prices, Growth rates, in percent REGION / YEAR PHILIPPINES VISAYAS Western Visayas Central Visayas Eastern Visayas Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Philippine economic growth in 2011 decelerates to 3.9% from 7.6%; Visayas economy grows by 5.9%, higher than the national growth rate. 19 PHILIPPINE 19 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

20 2011 Gross Regional Domestic Product at constant 2000 prices, Percent Share by Sector AFF* INDUSTRY SERVICES Philippines NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao * Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry Source: NSCB Visayas most significant contribution to the national economy is in Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry sector. The size of its industry and services outputs are almost as big as that of Mindanao. 20 PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

21 AGRI-FISHERIES PRODUCTION 2011 Commodity Rank Rice 2 Corn 6 Sugarcane 1* Banana 5* Mango 8* Hog 3 Carabao 1 Cattle 5 Chicken 4 Commercial Fisheries 3 Municipal Fisheries 2 Aquaculture Fisheries 6 21 Source: BAS, Region VI * Preliminary Data

22 POVERTY INCIDENCE AMONG FAMILIES in percent (%) REGION / YEAR PHILIPPINES VISAYAS Western Visayas Central Visayas Eastern Visayas Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) In terms of magnitude, Regions VII, VI, and VIII ranked #1, #3, and #4 and continue to have the biggest share in the total number of poor families. 22 PHILIPPINE 22 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

23 Comparative Advantages Access to Luzon and Mindanao markets Interconnection of Luzon and Visayas grids Natural, historical and cultural attractions Airports catering to international flights Presence of strong MSMEs Existence of excellent tertiary institutions Active NGOs, PSOs, CSOs 23

24 Challenges Emancipating and empowering the poor Increasing productivity and transforming farms and fishery into efficient ventures Speed up the implementation and realization of major infrastructure projects Developing tourism destination sites Creating more job opportunities Reducing high maternal and infant mortality rates Rehabilitating forestry and natural resources Making the Visayas typhoon and disaster resilient 24

25 Strategies to sustain growth Attract more foreign direct investments esp. in manufacturing and ICT industries Reduce the cost of doing business and processing time Upgrade and improve roads, port logistics and RORO facilities, post harvest facilities Promote and support value-adding of agriculture and fishery products Nurture micro/home-based industries Develop demand-driven tourism circuits Capacitate LGUs in sustainable planning 25

26 Strategies for social equity Expand focus-targeting of poor families Support requirements of basic education Enhance technical skills of the youth Educate mothers on proper nutrition and sanitation More support for maternal and child care program Ensure access to potable water supply Increase support for low-cost housing and resettlement projects Engage NGOs and POs in solving local issues 26

27 GALVANIZING PARTNERSHIPS RDC NGOs/POs Academe LGUs ODA RLAs Business 27

28 MADAMO GID NGA SALAMAT! 28