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Progress Report

As of 31 March 2015
In line with the goal of enabling communities affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict to return
to peaceful conditions where they can achieve their desired quality of life, the Government is
adopting a two-pronged approach: (1) Track 1, which aims to achieve negotiated political settlement
of all internal armed conflicts, and, (2) Track 2, the Complementary Track, which seeks to address the
causes and impacts of all internal armed conflicts and other issues that affect the peace process
through security, justice and development interventions focused on conflict-affected and conflictvulnerable areas. The Complementary Track is primarily pursued through the PAyapa at
MAsaganang PamanayaNAn (PAMANA) which is the national governments convergence framework
and program for peacebuilding and development in areas affected by and vulnerable to conflict.
PAMANA, as embodied in the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016, was launched in 2011.
PAMANA aims to achieve the following objectives: (1) Improve socio-economic conditions in areas
affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict through infrastructure development and focused
delivery of goods and services; (2) Improve governance by enhancing institutional capacities of
national government agencies and local government units to pursue peace and development in
conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas through capacitation on conflict-sensitive and peacepromoting approaches and enhancement of transparency and accountability mechanisms; and, (3)
Empower communities and strengthen their capacities to address issues of conflict and peace through
activities that promote social cohesion.
PAMANA as a Complementary Track
PAMANA complements the different peace tables:
GPH-Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). PAMANA, although is not implemented in direct
support to the MILF peace process, seeks to contribute to this particular peace table by building the
capacities of local governments in Bangsamoro areas to deliver development programs and basic
services.
GPH-Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). PAMANA was undertaken as a separate initiative of
the Aquino Administration to assist communities with MNLF presence. These communities continue
to experience underdevelopment even after the implementation of the development component of
the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government and the MNLF. Priority was given to

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Peace and Development Communities or PDCs (transformed MNLF guerilla bases and positions)
which have a higher level of social preparedness.
GPH-Communist Party of the Philippines/New Peoples Army/National Democratic Front
(CPP/NPA/NDF). PAMANA in CPP-NPA-NDF (CNN) affected areas are meant to ensure that
communities benefit from peace dividends despite the stalled Peace Talks. PAMANA Projects bring
development interventions that aim to improve the quality of life of communities, as well as
improvement in governance to ensure that local government units (LGU) pay attention to conflict
triggers and strengthen peace promoting interventions.
GPH-Cordillera Bodong Administration/Cordillera Peoples Liberation Army (CBA/CPLA).
PAMANA contributed to the transformation process of the CPLA from an armed group to an
unarmed socio-economic entity, the Cordillera Forum for Peace and Development (CFPD) through
socio-economic development interventions. On the ground, the transformation is represented by
peoples organizations/livelihood associations of former CPLA members. These organizations are also
open to the participation and membership of non-CPLA members within their communities.
PAMANA highlighted the governments dedication to fulfill its commitments in line with the 2011
Closure Agreement with the CBA-CPLA.
GPH- Rebolusyonaryong Partidong Manggagawang Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex
Boncayao Brigade-Tabara Paduano Group (RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG). PAMANA will support
implementation and completion of the Closure Agreement with the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG and
assist in the institutional transformation of this group into an unarmed political and socio-economic
organization that promotes the welfare of members and host communities.
PAMANA Program Accomplishments
The following are the program accomplishments of PAMANA as of 31 March 2015, based on status
reports submitted by PAMANA implementing agencies:
Pillar 1: Building Foundations for Peace
Pillar 1 refers to macro-level policy reform interventions that support the establishment of the
foundations of peace building including governance and convergence interventions, social protection
for former combatants and their next-of-kin, and support for indigenous peoples and other
marginalized sectors.
Pillar 1 is being implemented by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth),
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).

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Social Protection Packages for Former Combatants and/or Next-of Kin


A. PhilHealth
The PAMANA-sponsored Health Insurance Program with PhilHealth accepts former combatants
from different rebel affiliations and those covered by peace agreements. As of 31 March 2015, a total
of 2,185 beneficiaries have been enrolled under the program since 2013 (see Table 1).

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


Year
Group
Endorsed
Actual Enrollees
MNLF
1,244
767
CNN
890
274
2013-2015
CFPD
1,115
823
(CPLA)
RPA (TPG)
321
321
RPA (CPD)
203
--Total
3,773
2,185
B. CHED
As of 31 March 2015, a total of 400 beneficiaries have been awarded scholarship under the
PAMANA-sponsored Study Grant Program with CHED since 2013 (see Table 2). For AY 2014-2015,
PAMANA-CHED beneficiaries were enrolled in the following courses: Education (82), Information
Technology (30), Agriculture (13), Computer Science (12), Elementary Education (10), Accountancy
(9), Social Work (9), Civil Engineering (6), General Engineering (5), Secondary Education (5),
Mechanical Engineering (2), Electrical Engineering (2), Chemical Engineering (2), Special Education
(2), Medical Technology (3), Biology (2), Computer Engineering (2), Psychology (1), Chemistry (1),
Pharmacy (1) and Agribusiness Management (1).
Table 2. PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program (First Quarter 2015)
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries
Total
Group
AY 2013-2014
AY 2014-2015
CPLA
10
43
53
RPA
8
8
CNN
16
7
23
MNLF
166
150
316
Total
200
200
400

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Capacity-Building for Local Government Institutions


A. DILG
The DILG is tasked to undertake capacity-building initiatives for local government institutions. These
initiatives are aimed towards enhancing the capacities of LGUs on conflict-sensitivity and
peacebuilding. Table 3 shows the summary of PAMANA priority areas for FY 2015 under Pillar 1
intervention.
Table 3. Summary of Pillar 1 PAMANA Priority Areas for FY 2015
Number of
Number of
Burea
Project/Intervention Region Province/HU
Municipality/Cit
u
C
y
CAR
5
10
IV A
1
4
IV B
1
3
V
5
26
Training/Mentoring
VI
3
9
LGUs on Plans and
VII
1
3
Programs that are
BLGD
Conflict-Sensitive,
VIII
3
21
Child-Friendly, and
IX
1
9
Gender Responsive
X
1
5
XI
5
37
XIII
4
43
ARMM
4
19
Total
34
189
CAR
5
10
IV - A
1
4
IV - B
1
3
V
5
26
VI
3
9
Training Workshop
VII
1
3
on Peace and Order
BLGS
and Public Safety
VIII
3
20
(POPS) Plan
X
1
8
XI
5
37
XII
3
7
XIII
4
43
ARMM
4
22
Total
36
192
Bangsamoro and Closure Areas (2015)
CAR
5
10
Capacity Building for
NBOO
LGUs to ensure
VI
3
7

Number of
Barangay

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4

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u

VII
IX

Number of
Province/HU
C
1
2

Number of
Municipality/Cit
y
3
10

TBC

ARMM

TBC

Project/Intervention

Region

functionality of
Barangay Lupon

Total

LGA

Establish and
Capacitate LGUs on
Mediation and
Healing Mechanism

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IV A
IV B
V
VI
VIII
XI
XIII
Total
CAR
VI
X
XI
XII
ARMM
Total

13
CNN Areas (2015)
1
1
5
1
3
2
4
17
5
2
2
1
1
3
14

Number of
Barangay
TBC

41
5
3
24
3
10
6
32
83
10
4
7
1
4
15
41

109
6
164
5
199
33
473
989

As of 31 March 2015, the DILG Bureaus have pursued the following initiatives under Pillar 1.
1. Bureau of Local Government Development (BLGD) on mainstreaming conflict-sensitivity, childfriendliness and gender-responsiveness in local development planning

Spearheaded and facilitated the first DILG PAMANA Program Coordination Meeting to
harmonize and align the implementation of PAMANA Program components across Bureaus
(BLGD, BLGS, NBOO, OPDS and LGA) within DILG; and,
Consultations and discussions on the DILG PAMANA overall framework and program were
addressed as part of the second DILG PAMANA Program Coordination Meeting with
OPAPP. OPAPP assistance for the overall DILG PAMANA Program was also clarified.

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

Prepared draft Memorandum Circulars which will serve as the Guidelines on the Functions of
Peace and Order Councils (POCs) and POC Secretariats and Guidelines on the Content of
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Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plans, together with the Technical Guide Notes on
Tools and Approaches on POPS Planning.
3. National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) on capacity-building for LGUs to ensure
functionality of Lupon and Barangay Human Rights Action Center

For the RMP-P/RPA/ABB Tabara-Paduano Group (TPG), the coverage for planning under
BLGD and BLGS will target TPG settlement and production sites, while alternative dispute
resolution interventions will target areas experiencing tension between TPG and other
community members. The timing of Pillar 1 implementation is thus critical;
For areas in CAR, it was proposed to include non-CPLA/CFPD areas with the aim of
sustaining peace gains and strengthening alternative resolution mechanisms; and,
OPAPP prioritized WNI areas and considered other CNN-affected/vulnerable areas to sustain
peacebuilding gains. Efforts to support the political track are also considered.

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

Support to Indigenous Peoples


A. NCIP
The NCIP supports initiatives aimed towards addressing the marginal and vulnerable status of
indigenous peoples in identified provinces, as follows:
1. Activities towards the issuance of Certificated of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADTs); and,
2. Formulation/enhancement of Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection
Plan (ADSDPP).
As of 31 March 2015, implementation of activities towards issuance of Certificate of Ancestral
Domain Titles (CADT) and formulation and/or enhancement of the Ancestral Domain Sustainable
Development and Protection Plans (ADSDPP) are ongoing in Regions IV, XI and XIII.
Under the support for CADT processing, the NCIP has conducted (1) preliminary survey research,
survey notification, reconnaissance or mission planning, fabrication, installation and observation of
monuments for the Dumagat ICC in Real (Barangays Tignoan, Mapalad, Lubayat, Pandan and
Tanauan) and Mauban (Barangay Cagsiay III), Quezon; (2) data gathering for the social preparation
activity report preparation for the Mamanwa Tribe in Dinarawan, San Pablo, Agusan del Norte; (3)
validation on delineation activities for the Manobo Tribe in Lianga, San Agustin and Marihatag,
Surigao del Sur; and, (4) continuation of perimeter survey and data processing for Region XI. Due to
difficulty in penetrating communities brought about by the presence of armed groups, however,
project activities in Surigao del Sur were held up. Thus, only three (3) out of the seven (7)
communities have submitted data requirements for the validation.
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Under the support for ADSDPP preparation and enhancement, the NCIP has (1) conducted
preliminary activities, social mobilization, data gathering and assessment for Region IV and (2)
commenced technical review and final packaging of the ADSDPP books for Region XI.
CADT processing support for the Banwaon Tribe in San Luis (Barangays Mahagsay, Sta. Rita, San
Pedro, Nuevo Trabajo and Coalicion), Agusan del Sur was put on hold. The communities have yet to
appoint a new Ancestral Domain representative with the demise of their incumbent representative.
There was also a need to take into account the peace and order situation in the area in light of the
presence of an armed group who strongly oppose the project.
Pillar 2: Establishing Resilient Communities
Pillar 2 refers to community-driven development interventions aimed towards promoting the
convergent delivery of services and goods focused on households and communities. Communitybased interventions through development of cooperatives are also being provided for MNLF
communities. Provision of shelter assistance for internally-displaced persons is also being undertaken
under this Pillar.
Pillar 2 is being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services
(KALAHI-CIDSS) - PAMANA, Local Government Unit (LGU)-Led Mechanism under the DSWD
Protective Services Bureau and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP); the Department of Agrarian
Reform (DAR) through the PAMANA in Agrarian Reform Areas (ARA); and the DSWDAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Community-Driven Development (CDD) Projects1
Within this approach, the PAMANA Peace and Development Fund, which is a block grant of
PhP300,000 per barangay, is provided to targeted barangays every year for a period of three (3) years.
Target barangays are assisted in undertaking conflict-sensitive planning, identification,
implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of community projects.
Projects supported through the CDD approach include livelihood projects, community
infrastructures, agricultural production support, farm-to-market roads, pathways, water systems,
electrification, capacity-building initiatives, peacebuilding and peace and order activities.

CDD interventions are targeted to cover the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
(ARMM); Quezon (Region IV-A); Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay (Region IX);
Camarines Norte, Masbate, Sorsogon (Region V); Northern Samar, Samar (Region VIII); Lanao del Norte (Region X);
Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental (Region XI); Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan
Kudarat (Region XII); Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur (Region XIII) and the
cities of Isabela (Basilan) and Butuan (Region XIII).

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A. DSWD
1. KALAHI-CIDSS-PAMANA. Table 4 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment
of KALAHI-CIDSS -PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.
Table 4. KC-PAMANA Physical Accomplishment (First Quarter 2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
Target
SubYear
Ongoin
Not Yet
Project Completed
Procurement Preparatory
g
Started
s
2011

149

2012

582

2012
&
2013*

116

2013

1,124

2013
&
2014*

70

2014

1,238

2015

8002

Total

4,079

149
100%
580
99.66%
109

2
0.34%
7

93.97%

6.03%

1,088
96.80%
8
11.43%

35
3.11%
62
88.57%

787
63.57%

382
30.86%

2,721

488

For
Terminatio
n/Terminat
ed

1
1.43%
69
5.57%
800
100%
870

2. LGU-Led Mechanism for PAMANA. The PAMANA LGU-Led Program provides a grant of
PhP300,000 for each OPAPP targeted conflict-affected barangay from CY 2012 to CY 2015. Table
5 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment under the LGU-Led Mechanism
for PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.
Table 5. LGU-Led Mechanism for PAMANA Physical Accomplishment (First Quarter 2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
Year
Target
For
Completed Ongoin Procurement
Preparatory
Not Yet

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

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g

2012

340

2013

268

2014

268

2015

24

Total

900

340
100%
250
93.28%
134
50.00%

18
6.72%
51
19.03%

Started

2015
Terminatio
n/Terminat
ed

83
30.97%
24
100%

724

69

83

24

3. Sustainable Livelihood Program. Table 6 shows the summary of the status of physical
accomplishment under the SLP Program for PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.
Table 6. PAMANA-SLP Physical Accomplishment (First Quarter 2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
Target
SubYear
Ongoin
Not Yet
Project Completed
Procurement
Preparatory
g
Started
s
2013

470

2014

470

2015

722

Total

1,662

462

98.30%
268

1.06%
114

0.43%
59

0.21%
28

57.02%

24.26%

12.55%

5.96%
722

730

119

61

100%
751

For
Terminatio
n/Terminat
ed

13
0.21%

B. DAR
1. PAMANA-ARA
Table 7 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment of the Agrarian Reform
Community Development Project under PAMANA as of 31 March 2015.

On hold due to political conflict.

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


Status of Physical Accomplishment
Year

Target

2011

35

2012

56

2013

633

2014

602

2015

504

Total

1,830

Completed

Ongoin
g

Procurement

Preparatory
1
2.86%
8
14.28%
132
20.85%
113
18.60%
504
100%
758

32
91.43%
33
58.93%
257
40.60%
53
8.80%

4
7.14%
58
9.16%
114
18.94%

2
5.71%
11
19.64%
165
26.06%
152
25.25%

375

176

330

Not Yet
Started

For
Terminatio
n/Terminat
ed

21
3.32%
170
28.24%

191

The implementation of PAMANA-ARA has been transferred from DAR to DA. A Joint
Memorandum Circular between DAR and DA on the implementation arrangements between the two
Departments has been prepared. The Joint Memorandum Circular provides that the DA-Regional
Offices administer the funds and provide operational support to DAR-Provincial Offices on
community consultations and orientation.

C. DSWD -ARMM
Table 8 shows the summary of the status of physical accomplishment of CDD projects under DSWDARMM as of February 2015:
Table 8. ARMM CDD Physical Accomplishment (February 2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
Year

Target

2012

386

2013

2,163

2014

386

2015

1,777

Completed

Ongoin
g

385
99.74%
539
24.92%
194
50.26%

1
0.26%
122
5.64%
107
27.72%

Procurement

Preparatory

Not Yet
Started

For
Termination/
Terminated

1,502
69.44%
85
22.02%
1,777

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Status of Physical Accomplishment


Year

Target

Completed

Ongoin
g

Procurement

Preparatory

Not Yet
Started

For
Termination/
Terminated

100%
Total

4,712

1,118

230

3,364

Overall, as of 31 March 2015, 5,668 CDD sub-projects were completed, 1,082 sub-projects are
ongoing, 474 are in the procurement stage, 2,403 are in the preparatory phase, 3,555 projects have not
yet started and 1 on hold due to political conflict. Tables 9 and 9A show a summary of Pillar 2
physical accomplishment by year and agency as of the reporting period.
Table 9. Pillar 2 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Year FY 2011-2015 (First Quarter 2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
For
Year
Target
Ongoin
Not Yet
Completed
Procurement
Preparatory
Termination/
g
Started
Terminated
181
2
1
2011
184
98.37%
1.09%
1,338
7
11
8
2012
1,364
2012
&
2013

116

2013

4,658

2013
&
2014

70

2014

2,964

2015

3,827

Total

13,184

109

93.97%
2,596
55.73%
8

6.03%
238
5.11%
62

0.86%
133
2.85%

1,523
0.45%

11.43%
1,436
48.45%

88.57%
768
25.91%

294
9.92%

5,668

1,082

474

210
7.89%
2,050
53.57%
2,403

256
8.64%
1,777
46.43%
3,556

167
3.58%

Table 9A. Pillar 2 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Agency - FY 2011-2015 (First Quarter
2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
For
Year
Target
Ongoin
Not Yet
Completed
Procurement
Preparatory
Termination/
g
Started
Terminated
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DSW
D-KC
DSW
DLGULED
DSW
DSLP
DAR
DSW
DARM
M
Total

4,079

2,721
66.69%
724

488
11.96%
69

83

870
21.32%
24

80.44%
730

7.67%
119

9.22%
61

2.67%
751

43.92%
375
20.49%
1,118

7.16%
176
9.62%
230

3.67%
330
18.03%

45.19%
758
41.42%

23.73%
5,668

4.88%
1,082

474

2,403

2015

900
1

1,662
1,830

0.06%
191
10.38%
3,364

4,712
13,184

71.39%
3,556

It is important to note that CDD projects are designed to have social preparation and project
identification activities during the first half of the year whereas implementation is usually
undertaken during the second half of the year.
PAMANA for Moro National Liberation Front Communities
The PAMANA for MNLF Communities focuses on the provision of socio-economic and development
interventions for MNLF communities. A total of 180 communities were identified and validated by
the military as MNLF communities and have been applied as PAMANA beneficiaries under the
ARMM-ORG.
For CY 2014, the DSWD-ARMM was tasked to implement Cycle 3 of Pillar 2 interventions to 386
barangays in ARMM by providing livelihood projects, DPWH-ARMM to implement a total of 34
Roads to Peace Projects, and ORG-ARMM to implement socio-economic development projects in the
56 pre-identified MNLF communities.
As of 31 March 2015, physical accomplishments of the DSWD-ARMM and DPWH-ARMM for CY
2014 are pegged at 50% and 24.46%, respectively. ORG-ARMM, on the other hand, has delivered
initial project items to four (4) barangays in Maguindanao, five (5) barangays in Lanao del Sur, 18
barangays in Basilan, one (1) barangay in Sulu and two (2) barangays in Tawi-Tawi.
Under the PAMANA ARMM-ORG Program for CY 2014, a total of 157 MNLF cooperatives were
registered out of the 180 MNLF communities enrolled in Maguindanao (35), Lanao del Sur (41),
Basilan (28), Sulu (52) and Tawi-Tawi (24).
In September 2014, the PAMANA-ARMM PMO and heads of partner implementing agencies (e.g.,
CDA-ARMM, DPWH-ARMM, BFAR-ARMM, DAF-ARMM, DAF-PAO Basilan) signed a
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Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate faster delivery and distribution of project items for the
MNLF communities. Table 11 shows the summary of projects implemented under the Memorandum
of Agreement as of 31 March 2015.
Table 11. Status of Projects Implemented under the Memorandum of Agreement (First Quarter 2015)
Project Cost
Agency
Name of Project
Remarks
(PhP Million)
CDA-ARMM
Capacity Building and
22.09
Funds released to CDA-ARMM
Skills Training
Implementation ongoing
For the 180 organized MNLF
cooperatives
BFAR-ARMM Fishing Equipment and
5.43
Funds released to BFAR-ARMM
Facilities
Implementation ongoing, 65%
(i.e., fishing vessel with
accomplished
engine, payao, motorized
For Tawi-Tawi and Sulu
boats, non-motorized boats,
installation of fresh water
fish cage and feeds)
DAF-ARMM
Livelihood Projects
18.43
Funds released to DAF-ARMM
(i.e., agricultural inputs,
Under negotiated procurement
livestock production, prefollowing two (2) failed biddings
post harvest facilities)
For Tawi-Tawi and Sulu
77.08
Additional funds released to DAFARMM
For 63 MNLF
barangays/cooperatives in Sulu
(20), Tawi-Tawi (13), Lanao del
Sur (10) and Maguindanao (20)
DAF-PAO
Livelihood Projects
38.51
Funds released to DAF-PAO
Basilan
(i.e., agricultural inputs,
Basilan
livestock production, preImplementation ongoing:
post harvest facilities)
delivered project items in 18
organized MNLF cooperatives in
Basilan, other deliverables still
being procured
DPWHSmall Infrastructures
38.37
Funds released to DPWH-ARMM
ARMM
(i.e., warehouse, solar
Under preparatory stage:
dryer, open court for
preparation of Program of Works
community, deep well
and other preparatory activities
water system, multifor projects in 45 barangays
purpose center, potable
(MNLF cooperatives in the five (5)
water supply)
provinces of ARMM.
Total
199.91

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As of 31 March 2015, there were initial deliveries of project items to the ARMM provinces which
were mostly pre and post-harvest facilities and agricultural inputs:
Maguindanao (3 municipalities, 3 barangays): corn sheller, rice thresher, knapsack sprayer,
animal drawn plow, garden tools, OPV corn seeds, solar panel and accessories and installation,
native goats, fertilizers, pesticides, sewing machines, hand tractor, floating tiller and mobile rice
mill;
Lanao del Sur (4 municipalities, 4 barangays): fertilizers, pesticides, rice thresher, knapsack
sprayer, garden tools, plow, hand tractor, OPV corn seeds, 6-wheeler hauler truck, generator set
3.5 kva, sewing machines, zigzag machine, solar panel and accessories and installation, organic
fertilizer, breeding cow, polybags, budding knife and tape;
Basilan (5 municipalities, 1 city, 23 barangays): organic fertilizer, breeding cow, polybags,
budding knife and tape, garden tools, pesticides, cassava grater with presser, cassava cuttings,
rubber budded seedlings, hogwire, carabao, heifer, fish aggregating device and bull;
Sulu (1 municipality, 1 barangay): cattle, motorized banca (boat); and,
Tawi-Tawi (1 municipality, 1 barangay): hogwires, u nails, motorized banca (boat).
Pillar 3: Promoting Sub-Regional Economic Development
Pillar 3 projects refer to regional and sub-regional development interventions that link conflictaffected and conflict-vulnerable areas to markets and promote jobs and livelihood generation. These
specifically refer to interventions that address local development challenges including constraints to
local economic development, economic integration of poor areas with more prosperous areas, and
physical and economic connectivity improvements. PAMANA provides socio-economic development
support to areas that will not have been prioritized under regular agency programs.
Pillar 3 projects also aim to heal, build and strengthen the relationships within and among
communities, and between citizens and the government to build up the social and institutional
capital necessary to further peace and development in these areas. As such, the implementation of
sub-regional development projects under PAMANA is guided by peace and social cohesion standards
of inclusion, participation, transparency and accountability, and conflict-sensitivity and peace
promotion, as embedded and operationalized throughout every stage of policy, program and project
implementation.
Pillar 3 is being implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department
of Energy (DOE), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), National Electrification
Administration (NEA), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Department of Agriculture and
Fisheries (DAF-ARMM) with the Bureau of Fisheries Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-ARMM, DILGARMM, DENR-ARMM, DPWH-ARMM and Office of the Regional Governor-ARMM in partnership
with LGUs.
Overall, as of 31 March 2015, there are 1,876 sub-regional projects in different stages of development.
Of these, 833 projects were completed, 352 are ongoing, 67 are in procurement stage, 491 are in
preparatory stage, and 133 are in other stages of implementation. Tables 12 and 12A show the
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summary of the status of physical accomplishment for sub-regional development projects by year and
agency as of the reporting period.
Table 12. Pillar 3 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Year (First Quarter 2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
Year

Target

2011

131

2012

340

2013

690

2014

493

2015

222

Total

1,876

Completed

Ongoin
g

125
95.42%
268
78.82%
397
57.25%
23
4.66%
20
9.01%

4
3.05%
45
13.24%
222
32.46%
77
15.62%
4
1.80%

3
0.88%
14
2.03%
47
9.53%
3
1.35%

22
6.47%
54
7.83%
256
51.93%
159
71.62%

1
0.76%
1
0.29%
3
0.43%
91
18.46%
35
15.77%

833

352

67

491

131

Procurement

Preparatory

Not Yet
Started

For
Terminatio
n/Terminat
ed
14
0.76%
15
0.29%

Table 12A. Pillar 3 Summary of Physical Accomplishment by Agency FY 2011-2015 (First Quarter
2015)
Status of Physical Accomplishment
For
Year
Target
Ongoin
Not Yet
Terminatio
Completed
Procurement
Preparatory
g
Started
n/Terminat
ed
125
4
1
1
OPAP
131
P
95.42%
3.05%
0.76%
0.76%
66
118
37
317
84
1
DA &
623
BFAR
10.59%
18.94%
5.94%
50.88%
13.48%
0.16%
19
19
DENR
100%
313
71
7
136
DILG
527
59.39%
13.47%
1.33%
25.81%
DOE
13
7
6

A project in North Cotabato was terminated due to local conflict. PENRO recommended for local mechanisms to take over
and continue the process and returned to OPAPP the remainder of the fund.
5

A small water impounding project in North Cotabato was recommended for contract termination.

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Status of Physical Accomplishment


Year

Target

DPW
H

16

NEA

147

ARM
M
Total

400
1,876

Completed

8
50%
47
energized
4
completed
34.69%
251
62.75%
833

Ongoin
g

4
25%

7
14.89%
148
37%
352

Procurement
53.85%
1
6.25%

15
10.20%

67

Preparatory

2
12.5%

35
23.81%
1
0.25%
491

Not Yet
Started

For
Terminatio
n/Terminat
ed

46.15%
1
6.25%

39
26.53%

131

See Annex A for breakdown of sub-regional development projects across implementing agencies, year
of implementation and project cycle stages.
Peace and Development Communities with Moro National Liberation Front Presence
A total of 217 projects have been earmarked for MNLF Peace and Development Communities since
2011. As of 31 March 2015, 174 projects have been completed, 40 are ongoing, 2 are in the
preparatory stage and 1 to be returned to the ARMM. These include agricultural production support,
road and community infrastructure projects which have been provided to 131 priority MNLF
community groups. These projects were identified through community consultations with the
participation of local MNLF leaders and local government units, and were implemented by provincial
and municipal local governments with a third party monitoring mechanism.
Closure Agreement with the Cordillera Bodong AdministrationCordillera Peoples Liberation Army
The implementation of the socio-economic provisions of the GPH-CBA-CPLA Closure Agreement of
July 2011 is being undertaken through PAMANA. There are 81 community development projects
identified under the Closure Agreement including farm-to-market roads, potable water systems,
communal irrigation systems and other community support projects such as agriculture-based
enterprises and health and tribal facilities. Of these 81 projects, 58 have been completed as of 31
March 2015. Socio-economic conditions in 46 barangays were improved through partnership with
LGUs and through completion of the following interventions: (a) 24 road projects in 6 provinces by
DILG and OPAPP; (b) 11 communal irrigation systems installed and/or rehabilitated in 3 provinces
by DILG and OPAPP; (c) 16 community support projects in 4 provinces by DILG and OPAPP; (d)
Potable water systems in 5 municipalities and 3 provinces by DOH and OPAPP; and, (e) 2 bridge
projects in 2 provinces by DILG and OPAPP.
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For the economic integration of individual members of the former CPLA, Article 1 Section 3 of the
Closure Agreement states that CPLA members shall be provided assistance in securing employment
or other sources of income, including livelihood projects, as a step towards disarmament. The range of
options includes integration into the armed forces, employment as forest guards subject to
compliance with DENR requirements, skills training and job placement or other forms of incomegenerating activities.
As of 31 March 2015, a total of 168 profiled CPLA members (104) and their Next-of-Kin (64) have
been integrated into the AFP since 2013.
In line with the Forest Protection Activities of the DENR under its National Greening Program
(NGP) with PAMANA interventions, a total of 715 former combatants and/or next-of-kin were hired
as forest guards. Of which, 587 were from the Cordillera Administrative Region, 100 from Region
VI, 18 from Region VII and 10 from Region X.
Closure Track with the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG
In preparation for the signing of the Closure Agreement, some components have been initiated.
These include:

Community Peace Dividends (CPD). As of 31 March 2015, the profiling of 100 CPD barangays is
being completed by the Technical Working Groups. A dialogue was initiated to facilitate the
identification of 10,000 community members for PhilHealth coverage and 200 CHED grantees
under 2015 PAMANA. A total of 203 community members were endorsed to PhilHealth in
March 2015. The module for Community Driven Enterprise Development (CDED) capacitybuilding training on community impact projects was completed. The DSWD is in the process of
completing the guidelines for CPD projects.

Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF). The training for Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
cadres, designed for the capacity building of 267 TPG members as Community Security Force
(CSF), commenced in March 2015 at Camp Peralta in Capiz. Additionally, the AFP and
Philippine National Police (PNP) have completed the implementing plans for the Interim
Security Arrangement (ISA) and DAF. A joint regional AFP-PNP coordinating mechanism was
also established for the implementation of ISA/DAF.

Socio-Economic Reintegration. A total of 118 TPG members have been employed as forest guards
with the DENR since 2013. Ten (10) additional TPG members were employed as forest guards in
2014. Sustainability of employment beyond 2016 is under study. Under the PAMANA Health
Insurance Program with PhilHealth, a total of 321 TPG members were enrolled in 2013-2014
while an additional 19 proposed enrollees were endorsed in March 2015. A batch of 211
applicants is under process by OPAPP. Under the PAMANA Study Grant Program with CHED,
six (6) grants were provided to TPG dependents in 2014 while 18 grant applications are being
processed for AY 2015-2016. The DSWD and the Project Management Office is in the process of

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finalizing the Implementing Guidelines for Socio-Economic Projects (i.e., CPD impact projects,
livelihood for TPG members, core shelter) in consultation with TPG and other stakeholders.

Development Support to Settlement Sites. Infrastructure projects worth PhP107.6 million were
implemented under DA-PAMANA including the rehabilitation of Locotan Road (7 km) leading to
the Tanjay Settlement Sites amounting to PhP37 million. Under DILG PAMANA, PhP97.5
million was made available for the development of Settlement Sites and other TPG areas. PhP102
million budgetary requirement upon signing of the Closure Agreement will be sourced from the
Presidents Contingent Fund. An additional budget will be submitted for inclusion in the 2016
PAMANA budget for the full development of the Settlement Sites and the Closure Program.

On the cases of TPG members, a total of 138 cases were gathered from various Courts and reviewed
by the Presidential Committee on Bail, Recognizance and Pardon (PCBReP). Forty seven (47) cases
were prioritized for review. Sixteen (16) of these were of the TPG leaders.
On the security threats to TPG members, an AFP-PNP coordinating mechanism was established to
address these. An Amnesty Program for TPG members is also under study.
Under the Kapatiran Para sa Progressong Panlipunan (KKPP) initiative, which is a SEC-registered
political and socio-economic organization composed of RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG members since 2013,
eight (8) new chapters and five (5) chapter building activities were established and supported,
respectively. Kapatiran Aklan and Kabankalan were mainstreamed into the implementation of the
NGP. A proposed project for TPG organizational development was also submitted to the United
Nations Development Programme.
Furthermore, the TPG has agreed to turn-in (1) (token) 20 firearms and 50 ammunition/explosives
upon signing of the Closure Agreement; (2) 221 firearms and 106 ammunition/ explosives prior to the
training of the 267 TPG members as CSF; (3) 90 firearms and 66 ammunition/ explosives prior to
Contract Renewal of 128 TPG Members as forest guards in June 2015; (4) 170 firearms and 108
ammunition/explosives prior to entry to the Settlement Sites (June-July 2016); and, (5) 55 firearms
and 71 ammunition/explosives outside of Settlement Sites.
Two hundred twenty one (221) or 40% of the total inventoried firearms (556) will be turned-in to the
PNP after the signing of the Closure Agreement, and more than 50% by end of December 2015. Upon
the approval by the President, the signing of the Agreement by the Parties may be set between JuneJuly 2015. The LGUs are prepared to witness the signing with the President. The AFP and PNP are
also prepared to implement the schedules for the disposition of arms and forces of the TPG members.
Turn-in of inventoried firearms, ammunition and explosives, demilitarization and disposal of turnedin firearms, provision of security to TPG members and Settlement Sites, and, full implementation of
the reintegration program for TPG members by the LGUs and government agencies will commence.
Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms
Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms (TAM) in PAMANA implementation were established
and made operational to promote good governance and contribute to responsive and timely delivery
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of services to target communities. The PAMANA TAM has five (5) components that provide
information on the different mechanisms established to ensure transparency and accountability in
PAMANA implementation:

Third Party Monitoring (TPM) system where CSOs are tapped as independent third party
monitors of the implementation process of PAMANA and training interventions are conducted to
build the capacities of PAMANA third party monitors in undertaking conflict-sensitive
monitoring;
Community and project billboards in project sites and communal areas;
Web posting of project status updates to provide regular project updates on PAMANA where
project status reports from implementing agencies are posted in the PAMANA website or the
implementing agencies have their websites linked to the PAMANA website (i.e., DAR, NEA,
PhilHealth, DOE). The CHED website features a page on PAMANA. ARMM has developed its
own PAMANA website;
Performance-based fund releases; and,
Grievance Redress and Feedback System.

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Annex A

Status of Physical Accomplishment


Year

Target

Completed

Ongoing

OPAPP in partnership with LGUs6


125
4
2011
131
95.42%
3.05%
125
4
Total
131
DA (including projects under BFAR)
10
9
2012
21
47.62%
42.86%
46
68
2013
141
32.62%
48.23%
10
41
2014
311
3.22%
13.18%

2015

150

Total
DILG

623

2012

309

2013

102

2014

116

Total
DENR

527

2013

19

Total
DOE

19

2014

2015

Total

13

Procurement

Preparatory

2
1.42%
35
11.25%

22
15.60%
145
46.62%
150
100%

66

118

37

317

250
80.91%
60
58.82%
3
2.59%
313

34
11.00%
34
33.33%
3
2.59%
71

3
0.97%
2
1.96%
2
1.72%
7

22
7.12%
6
5.88%
108
93.10%
136

Not Yet
Started

For
Termination/
Terminated

1
0.76%
1

1
0.76%
1

1
4.76%
3
2.13%
80
25.72%

1
4.76%

84

19
100%
19
7
100%
6
100%
7

rd

No movement since the 3 Quarter of 2014

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Status of Physical Accomplishment


Year

Target

Completed

Ongoing

Procurement

Preparatory

Not Yet
Started

4
50.00%

1
12.50%

2
25.00%

1
12.50%

10

26

10.77%

15.38%

40%

11

8.00%

12%

44%

28

5.26%
15

10.53%
35

49.12%
39

For
Termination/
Terminated

DPWH
2012

2013

2015

Total
NEA

16

2013

65

2014

25

2015

57

Total
147
7
ARMM

2012

2013

359

2014

34

2015

4
100%
4
100%

8
20
energized
30.77%
2
completed
3.08%
7
energized
28.00%
2
completed
8%
20
energized
35.09%
4
4
66.67%
246
68.52%
1
2.94%

7
2
33.33%
113
31.48%
33
97.06%

1
100%

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

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Status of Physical Accomplishment


Year

Target

Total

400

Completed
251

Ongoing
148

Procurement

Preparatory

Not Yet
Started

For
Termination/
Terminated

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