PDP

Government shall formulate a comprehensive national infrastructure

associated with Information Communication Technology strategy that spells out
opportunities, coordinates and promotes the growth of forward and backward
linkages in priority areas and high-potential growth sectors as well as prepares
other industries to attract investments and generate jobs. Government will
initiate and implement a national branding and marketing campaign to promote the
Philippines not only as an investment site and tourist destination but as a x producer
and supplier of quality world-class products and services. The Philippines
needs to be known as a country offering vast opportunities for trade and tourism and
will be promoted as a conducive investment haven, now open for business. The
Plan intends to pursue the development and promotion of Brand Philippines. The
aim is to achieve among global buyers a Philippine First mindset by creating a
distinct Philippines brand widely accepted and recognized in the global export
market connoting quality, value and reliability. Moreover, to be known as Asias
trendsetter in export products and services, and setting the highest standards of
creativity, innovation and excellence.

In addition, the government shall pursue innovation as an essential factor in

harnessing culture of competitiveness. Along these lines government shall: (a)
review the role of higher education institutions in the countrys innovative system; (b)
review investments in science, technology and innovation (STI) human resources to
directly link them with strategies in retaining the best and brightest Filipino STI
talents; and (c) promote a culture of multi-disciplinary collaboration, knowledge
sharing, open dialogue and cross-fertilization of ideas as extremely relevant and
important in the emerging global competitiveness environment.
 Streamline bureaucratic procedures and foster transparency
Improvements in the Business Registration/Permits and Licensing System (BPLS)
shall be pursued both at the national and local government levels. The BPLS will
help standardize the procedures for acquiring permits and licenses to operate new
business. It will not only reduce the time to secure permits but also eliminate
corruption by limiting face-to-face contacts between the applicant and regulator. The
government will implement a customer-oriented approach to policies, rules and
regulations on procedures. Public service quality standards for all frontline services of
the government and international-based management systems throughout the
government shall be adopted. The National Government shall strengthen LGUs
capacity for good governance and LGU commitment in promoting a unified
approach. To lower transaction costs and promote better transaction flows,
Government shall enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Promote a consistent, coherent, cohesive, predictable, and

responsive policy environment
To address investor confidence and retain existing investors,
government shall give priority to key concerns, namely: labor,
telecommunications, transport (aviation and domestic shipping),
energy, peace and order, and disaster risk-reduction programs.
Government shall address the facts and the reality behind the countrys
lagging competitiveness indices, particularly those pertaining to:
(a) international investments; (b) basic infrastructure; (c) scientific
infrastructure; (d)Promote a consistent, coherent, cohesive,
predictable, and responsive policy environment
To address investor confidence and retain existing investors, government
shall give priority to key concerns, namely: labor, telecommunications, transport
(aviation and domestic shipping), energy, peace and order, and disaster risk-
reduction programs. Government shall address the facts and the reality behind the
countrys lagging competitiveness indices, particularly those pertaining to: (a)
international investments; (b) basic infrastructure; (c) scientific infrastructure; (d)
In the medium term, the following policy reforms shall be pursued:
Amendments to Executive Order (EO) No. 226 or the Omnibus
Investment Code of 1987- to strengthen the investment promotion and
industrial development functions of the Board of Investment (BOI).

Enactment of an Anti-Trust/ Competition Law - to level the business playing field

by strengthening the legal and institutional framework to combat unfair trade
practices, prohibit cartels and monopolies and sanction key officials of companies
that violate fair competition.
Amendments to the Export Development Act - to incorporate significant
changes in the global trading environment as well as establish lasting
solutions to recurring export development issues, with emphasis on sanctions,
enforcement, and the privatization of export promotion functions.
Land Use Plan - to provide a sound basis for the local tourism
development, including the designation of tourism enterprise zones by the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA).
Amendments to the Labor Code to address labor-related issues, and harmonize
and strengthen labor force and management and ensure that countrys labor
policies is aligned with international treaties and ratified International Labor
Organization Convention.
Reforms in public research and development (R&D) prioritization and funding
system and full implementation of the Technology Transfer Act of 2009 (RA
10055)- to ensure social return on public R&D investments. Measures to be
considered include a systematic national research inventory; a clearinghouse
 for new major research investments; and a systematic effort to translate
outputs of completed research into actionable policy measures or into potential
product developments or innovations.
Amendments to the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Act- to
support the growth and development of microenterprises.

Encourage Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

The government shall provide an enabling business environment for private

sector investments and partnerships by pursuing a stable macroeconomy and sound
public policies. Government shall recognize the essential role of the private sector as
the engine of the countrys growth and development. The government shall provide
for the transparent bidding of PPP projects for the period 2011-2014. It shall also
promote the Philippines as an
partner in PPP-infrastructure development; and closely monitor and ensure
transparency in the management of PPP projects. Planning, implementation,
financial accountability, and evaluation shall ensure that such investments are
safeguarded.
Developing Human Resources
Government shall develop human resources that instill a national culture of
excellence by developing and harnessing a broad range of vocational, clerical,
technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills, propagating firm-level productivity
and boosting competitiveness awareness. Harnessing skills and human capital as
asset, propagating firm-level productivity and competitiveness shall be promoted in
line with full human development. Program interventions shall be pursued to develop
the core values for an entrepreneurial mindset. Such a mindset is one that will
bolster for an enterprising mindset and a proactive attitude will be pursued. This
mindset leads to constant improvement and innovation, creativity in offerings and
processes and therefore becoming competitive at all times. Individuals become self
-driven, resourceful, always positive and optimistic, opportunities and solution-
oriented.
 Regional Development Plan 2011-2016( CALABARZON- Region 4a)
Enhancing Calabarzon's Competitiveness as a Global Business Hub
Immediate Actions:
Advocacy and Investment Promotion Program
Marketing and advertising campaign for potential investors locally and globally
Formulation of Investment Incentives, Promotion, and Marketing Plans to attract
international and local investors
Product development and promotion of cuisine, arts, culture, and crafts of
Calabarzon
Identification of potential tourism development and inventory of tourist attractions
per barangay
Promote incentives such as hotel and resort discounts for tourists to encourage
more tourists to visit Calabarzon
Identification and construction of Tourism Information and Assistance Centers in
strategic areas per municipality/ city
Creation and updating of the official websites of Calabarzon and of all the
municipalities and cities
Assessment of existing infrastructure and utilities (power lines, sewerage,
drainage, water supply, road networks, and communication systems)
Conduct of transport management studies, identification of choke points and
alternative roads for construction in the region)
Crafting of Traffic Management Plan
Study on transport planning, identification of possible access routes, loading and
unloading zones, and locations for park-and-ride facilities
Establishment of transportation terminals in strategic locations
Designation of loading and unloading stops for jeepneys and buses, and
identification of routes for tricycles
Provision of adequate fire and police stations with adequate equipment such as fire
trucks and police mobiles
Short-Term Actions:
Promotion of sustainable agricultural programs:
 Organic Vegetable Production Program
Poultry Layer/Egg Production, Hog Raising Feed Mill, Agricultural and
Veterinary Supply Merchandise Program
Prioritization of Agri-Tourism as a key to sustainable and equitable
development
Promotion of public and private sector investments to the agriculture industry to
balance the influx of development and counter dependence on the tourism industry
as the sole economic activity in the region
Promotion of sustainable and environment-friendly agricultural practices such as
organic farming to avoid groundwater contamination when inorganic
pesticides and fertilizers are used
Planting of other crop varieties that are high-value and are suitable to the
conditions in the region
Promote locally grown products for exports
Clearing of illegal fishpens, dredging, and the establishment of a fully-
functional water transport system in Laguna Lake
Diffusion of knowledge and technologies through Small Enterprise
Technology Upgrading (SETUP) Program

ICT Expansion Program. This includes erecting additional cellular sites to cover
the whole region, expansion of more secure and disaster-resistant broadband
connectivity, establishment of more Community e-Centers to cover all municipalities in
the region.

Communications Development Program. The project includes the expansion of

CATV and radio stations service coverage on all muncipalities as well the
establishment of radio stations in Ifugao and Apayao. Other communications
program such as improvement of postal services is also covered.
State-of-the-art information infrastructure (including fiber optics, micro wave
radio, next generation network) in the BLISTT area is also being established to cater to
the growing needs of the BPO industry, e-business, e-government propositions and
other electronic-based business outfits.

The KFA on Physical Integration aims to attain enhanced inter and intra
regional access and mobility through a reliable and efficient transportation
network and communications system accelerating the delivery of basic goods
and services in the countryside while boosting regional trade and commerce,
industry and tourism. This shall be carried out by directly linking CARs provincial
capitals and key growth centers in and out of the region through a reliable
transportation system as well as by adequately providing dependable and disaster-
resistant support information and communications infrastructure.

Supporting the National Strategic Framework on Climate Change, explore

other engineering technologies best suited to the regions environment and local
conditions to ensure stability and safety of infrastructure facilities. Such technologies
include road tunneling, pavement cantilevering, viaducting, rock shedding, building of
one lane roads with adequate passing bays, among others. Moreover, to enhance the
local tourism industry, integrate roadside ornamental tree-planting, bio-engineering
works, hillside/roadside flower gardening and the building of view decks, rest areas,
lodging houses, restaurants, filling stations, as appropriate, as adaptable to local
conditions and in conformance with existing government policies.

Aggressively advocate for the expansion of information infrastructure investments in

the region to support e-commerce, e-government, BPOs and other ICT-
 related activities by:

a. Encouraging LGUs and other entities to collaborate and work out a system for the
establishment of one-stop-shops or similar facilities to
b. speed-up processing and release of clearances, permits, right-of-way
acquisitions and other requirements.
c. Legislating tax incentives to promote telecommunications infrastructure
investments and other necessary support facilities.

MID TERM

The KFA on Good Governance will focus on the mandated provisions

for: (1) administrative organization; (2) creation of sources of revenues; (3) regional
urban and rural planning development; and (4) such other matters for the promotion of
the general welfare of the people of the region particularly voice and participation,
transparency, and peace and order (Figure 3. 13). The other concerns of the 8-plus
areas of governance are captured in other KFAs. As a major strategy, the KFA will
integrate, complement and synergize on existing empowerment-related laws and
planning approaches including:
The Local Government Code (RA 7160) which increased the powers of LGUs, as
well as their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and provided the avenue for
people participation in governance.
The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (RA 8371) that recognizes, protects and
promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities, with at least 90 percent of
Cordillerans considered as IPs.
The Rights Based Approach (RBA), a process that looks at development from
the viewpoint of people and integrates the norms, standards and principles of
the international human rights system into the plans, policies and processes
(socio-political and administrative) of development.
Executive Order 220 created the Cordillera Administrative Region on July 15,
1987 in an interim capacity to prepare the region for regional autonomy. EO 220
created three bodies - the Cordillera Executive Board (CEB), the Cordillera Regional
Assembly (CRA), and the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA) - bodies that
managed the region from 1987 to July 2000. But with the rejection of two proposed
Organic Acts in January 1990 and March 1998, Congress passed the 2000 General
Appropriations Act (GAA) or RA 8760 deactivating
the CAR bodies by granting them an annual budget of 1 peso per annum. In July
2000, then President Estrada issued EO 270 ordering the wind-up operations of the
CAR bodies. In July 2001, EO 30 mandated the creation of an RDC for CAR following
the RDC Law (EO 325). CAR is thus currently managed like any other region,
although granted with a Special Autonomy Fund (SAF) included in the GAA for
2007, 2008 and 2010 to support social preparation activities towards regional
autonomy.
Values Orientation/ Re-orientation and Moral Renewal and Anti-Corruption
Program. The conduct of intensified values reorientation programs for government
personnel is deemed important. The public perception of government has remained
negative because of banner stories on government officials corruption. While some
of these perceptions are true, majority of the criticisms are undeserved. The
inculcation and reinforcement of values among civil servants is necessary to fortify
government employees to remain true to their sworn oath as public servants.
E-Governance Program. This program package shall include the Promotion and
Advocacy of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Human Resource
Development.
Development Information and Advocacy Program. The Philippine Information
Agency (PIA) as the governments information arm in the region coordinates this
program together with the different actors of governance. The PIA shall undertake
intensified information dissemination through tri-media.
RDP

The IT industries are fast becoming a major source for CARs economic growth. This
comprises of five main business and IT service segments, namely; contact centers,
medical transcription, animation, application outsourcing (application development,
maintenance and management), and business process outsourcing including shared
service centers for multinational companies. The business process outsourcing (BPOs)
is a phenomenon that is currently taking center stage in the global business community.
It is an innovative and creative way for companies to respond to globalization.

Based on the 2009 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Survey conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry, the result showed that
there were about 15 PEZA and non-PEZA call centers, 7 medical transcription
companies and 6 other outsourcing companies operating within Baguio City and La
Trinidad, Benguet.

The good standing of BPO operation in the region pursues its role as the north node

of Cyber Philippines. In fact, Baguio City was included (rank 9th) in the Top Ten
Next Wave Cities (NWC), 2010 in the Philippines by the Commission on
Information and Communications Technology (CICT) together with the Business
Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) and the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI). This initiative becomes a major catalyst to spur the regions economic
growth. The rating is based on four major criteria; namely, talent, infrastructure, cost
of doing business, business environment and risk management (BERM). These
criteria define the environment conducive for the conduct of outsourcing businesses.
While Baguio got certainly above average in terms of talents or skills, Davao
got an almost 100 percent rating. This calls for Baguio City to accelerate increase of
readiness of its I.T. related graduates for locally available jobs. Further, the City to
partner with other academic institutions and training schools to strengthen the
skills/capabilities of the graduates on IT-related jobs, specifically in the BPO industry.
Baguio fared well in infrastructure. The presence of adequate power,
telecommunications facilities, presence of real estate, good roads and an airport
although not having any international transport service, altogether contributed to
Baguios high rating for infrastructure consideration. However, the City should look into
establishing on a regular basis, as appropriate, having air transport both
international, as well as domestic flight services. For the cost of doing business
consideration, i.e., space rentals and power rates, etc., the city is considered relatively
a high cost alternative compared to other NWCs top ten preferred areas.
The absence of ICT Council in the City and its high vulnerability to natural
disasters affects its assessment rating on the BERM criterion. With the presence of
PEZA sites causes the City to provide zones, parks, buildings attractive to I.T. locators.
However, with the limited land area of the City for PEZA expansion, the adjacent
municipalities of La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay of the province of
Benguet should be explored as potential expansion areas subject to feasibility
assessment. Added consideration is the organization of Baguio ICT Council to attend
to IT concerns in the City. The Council shall be comprised of academe, telcos, real
estate providers, power providers, chamber of commerce and concerned private
sector including government representatives.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVE

CAR shall be the preferred site for agri-industry, technology- and knowledge-
based industries.
Objectives:
a. To increase number of local MSMEs and knowledge-based industries and their
production.
b. To increase MSMEs employment absorption. c.
To increase regional investments.
d. To increase local exports and expand locally produced goods and services market
reach.
e. To increase number of industry technology solutions developed. f.
To improve MSMEs and knowledge-based industries productivity.