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COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2022

Comprehensive Development Plan 2017 – 2022, Municipality of Irosin, Sorsogon

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VISION OF THE MUNICIPALITY

1.1. Vision “Irosin… a livable, resilient and progressive center of agro-industry, eco-tourism, commerce and trade in the province, with people who are God-loving, healthy, globally competitive, gender sensitive and participative, nurtured by a just, transparent and accountable governance” 1.2. Desired Role The desired role of Irosin is to be a center of agro-industry, eco-tourism, commerce and trade in the province. 1.3. Vision Element Descriptors, Success Indicators and Vision-Reality Gap The following success indicators of each vision element descriptors are desired end-state scenarios of development of each sector. Each success indicators are rated by stakeholders per current level of attainment with 10 if the indicator is completely attained, 5 if half accomplished and 0 if nothing has yet been done about the indicator. The gap is the measure between the end state and the existing situation. 1.3.1. People as Individual and Society Box 1. Vision-Reality Gap, People as Individual and Society Descriptors God-loving

Success Indicators

Low crime incidence No armed insurgency activities No users/pushers of dangerous drugs Properly regulated gaming/amusement activities Local culture and heritage promoted GloballyAdequate school facilities and personnel competitive High participation rate in schools Access to tertiary education made available Access to technical/vocational trainings available High literacy rate Public and school libraries well maintained GenderGender disparity in schools/employment eliminated sensitive Decreased cases of violence against women and children Participative CSO/PO/NGO participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of government programs and projects Healthy Low incidence of diseases Low incidence of malnutrition Adequate health facilities and personnel Health insurance coverage for all Adequate safe water supply available Adequate sanitary facilities Physical fitness activities well attended Sports promotion and development pursued Low incidence of mental illness

Current Rating 6 8 6 7 7 7 7 9 7 9 5 5 8 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7

Gap 4 2 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 5 5 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3

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1.3.2. Local Economy Box 2. Vision-Reality Gap, Local Economy Descriptors Progressive

Success Indicators Optimally utilized farm lands High agricultural production High income per capita Food self-sufficiency attained Low poverty and hunger incidence High employment rate Increased number of small entrepreneurs Increased number of agro-industrial establishments Increased local and foreign tourist arrival Banks and other financial institutions available Well distributed farm lands Cooperativism widely accepted Availability of non-farm jobs Support facilities for informal businesses and small enterprises provided Opportunities for self-employment assured “One-stop shops” available Investment and job placement services available

Current Rating 6 6 5 6 6 6 5 6 4 8 9 8 5 4 4 7 5

Gap 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 6 2 1 2 5 6 6 3 5

1.3.3. Condition of Built and Natural Environment Box 3. Vision-Reality Gap, Condition of Built and Natural Environment Descriptors Livable

Success Indicators Structural safety standards complied by buildings Traffic related accidents decreased Adequate irrigation systems Adequate farm to market roads Adequate post-harvest facilities Adequate public markets Adequate tourism support facilities Complete coverage of electric power Information and communication systems in place Pedestrian, traffic and transportation facilities provided Flood control and drainage structures functional Well-lighted streets Adequate facilities for police services Well-maintained jails and detention cells With fire station and fire-fighting equipment Adequate court facilities Facilities to prevent and rehabilitate drug abuse available Rehabilitation centers for vagrants, beggars, street children and juvenile delinquents in place Well provided access facilities for the handicapped and elderly in public places and buildings Clean functional public latrines Public parks and recreational facilities established Historical sites and landmarks preserved and maintained Adequate housing

Current Rating 6 5 3 7 6 5 5 8 4 5 6 7 5 4 5 5 0 0

Gap 4 5 7 3 4 5 5 2 6 5 4 3 5 6 5 5 10 10

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10

5 6 8 6

5 4 2 4

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Descriptors

Resilient

Success Indicators Adequate administrative buildings Plenty of greeneries in public and private places Protected areas well protected Greenhouse gas emission decreased Productive agricultural lands delineated and protected Urban expansion areas adequate to accommodate future growth Solid waste management system in place Air and water pollution-free environment Watershed management system in place Sustainable farming practices adopted Disaster-prepared communities Institutional ability to respond to disasters Increased capacity to recover after disaster Increased adaptive capacity to climate change

Current Rating 7 6 6 4 5 5 6 4 3 2 7 4 3 2

Gap 3 4 4 6 5 5 4 6 7 8 3 6 7 8

1.3.4. Quality of Local Leadership Box 4. Vision-Reality Gap, Quality of Local Leadership Descriptors Just

Accountable

Transparent

Success Indicators Venue for airing complaints and grievances available Adequate social protection services for marginalized sector Functional barangay justice system Increased capacity to resolve local conflicts Updated land use plan Updated development plan DRR and CCA mainstreamed in local plans Annual budget operationalizes local plans Balanced budget Increased local revenue collection efficiency Improved local revenue sourcing Financial targets attained within time frame Physical targets attained within time frame Public consultation an integrated part of LGU decision-making process Transparency in government transactions an established practice Feedback mechanism in place

Current Rating 7 7 8 8 1 3 5 8 7 5 5 6 3 8 8 7

Gap 3 3 2 2 9 7 5 2 3 5 5 4 7 2 2 3

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SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS 2017-2022 2.1.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

This component of the CDP aims to improve the state of physical and social well-being of local population by enhancing the quality of social services in health, education, welfare and protective services. Concerns on equity, social justice, gender concerns and those of vulnerable groups, cultural preservation and enrichment are also addressed in this sectoral plan. 2.1.1. Health Sector Profile The Municipal Health Office (MHO) directly provides basic health services to the people covering primary health care such as maternal and child care, family planning, nutrition, immunization program, micronutrient supplementation, communicable and non-communicable disease control services, dental care services, environmental sanitation and health education. The Rural Health Units of the municipality are composed of one Main Health Center and nine Barangay Health Stations (BHS). The Main Health Center (MHC) serves the whole municipality and is under administrative and technical supervision of the LGU. The MHC is a Basic Emergency Maternal and Obstetrical New Born Care (BEMONC) facility and complies to PhilHealth accreditation standards for OPB package, maternity care package and TB-DOTS package. The MHC is located in the urban center at San Juan in a two-storey building with a four-bed capacity. Health human resources of the MHO is composed of one medical doctor, two nurses, nine rural health midwives, one medical technologist, one rural sanitary inspector, one dentist and one dental aide. The pool of volunteers composed of 270 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), 184 Women Health Teams and 54 Barangay Nutrition Scholars assists the LGU medical personnel in the delivery of community health services. 1 The following tables shows the actual number of health personnel vis-à-vis WHO standards: Table 1. Health Personnel, 2016 Health Personnel 2015 Doctor Nurse Rural Health Midwife Medical Technologist Rural Sanitary Inspector Dentist

Number 1 2 9 1 1 1

WHO Standards 1:20,000 1:20,000 1:5,000 1:20,000 1:20,000 1:50,000

Actual Ratio 1:56,662 1:28,331 1:6,296 1:56,662 1:56,662 1:56,662

Incidence of malnutrition is at 12.64% among 0-5 years old and 13.78% among 6-12 years old children in 20152. Among other health development indicator is infant mortality rate is 12.4% in 2014, child mortality rate is 8.9% in 2013, and 0% maternal mortality rate in the past two years. A total of 99% of births in the municipality are delivered in health facilities in 2015. The following table shows health indicators over the years: Table 2. Health Indicators Indicator3 Households with sanitary toilets Households with access to safe water Malnutrition rate, children 0-5 y/o4

2010 68.29 84.2 12.5

2011 70.67 84.78 11.45

2012 72.09 87.98 10.88

2013 71.82 87.33 10.24

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8.46

2015 77.68 12.64

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Annual Accomplishment Report 2013, MHO Weight for age, underweight and severely underweight 3 MHO and MNAO Annual Accomplishment Reports 4 Weight for age, underweight and severely underweight 2

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Indicator3 Malnutrition rate, children 6-12 y/o Child mortality rate Child morbidity rate Infant mortality rate Maternal mortality rate Deliveries in Health Facilities Fully Immunized Child Contraceptive Prevalence Rate Dengue cases Number of citizens with Philhealth

2010 13.04 2.6 62.6 5.8 0 72.1 86 23.7 5

2011 11.68 2.8 76 12.2 0 80.40 95 38.2 0

2012 13 10.6 99 6.06 1.5 87 74 39.4 0

2013 13.15 8.9 109 5.6 0.8 91.5 99 41.6 8 5,818

2014 12.54

2015 13.78

218.6 12.4 0 95 105 44 3 10,486

585 0 99 66 41 69 14,329

Eight of the ten leading cause of death in 2013 are non-communicable in etiology. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular diseases, cancer, septicemia and diabetes are the leading noncommunicable diseases. The lingering problem on infectious diseases like tuberculosis and pneumonia is still evident as they ranked 7th and 8th in the leading causes of death in 2013 and 1st and 7th in 2012. Deaths from external cause are from accidents which ranked 6th in 2013 and 3rd in 2012. Four of the ten leading cause of morbidity of all ages in 2013 are non-communicable and four are infectious diseases. Hypertension, intestinal parasitism, asthma and urinary tract infection are the leading non-communicable disease. Infectious diseases like acute respiratory infection, acute gastroenteritis, pneumonia and tuberculosis ranked 1st, 6th 7th and 8th respectively. Three of the leading causes of morbidity namely intestinal parasitism, skin problem and acute gastroenteritis can be attributed to sanitary conditions. The rise in non-communicable diseases along with the existing prevalence of infectious diseases indicates that Irosin has a double burden of disease. This disease pattern indicates that even as degenerative diseases and other lifestyle-related illnesses are increasing, communicable diseases are still widely prevalent. Problem-Solution Finding Matrix Box 5. Health Problem-Solution Finding Matrix Observed Condition Incidence of maternal deaths

High incidence of child morbidity Incidence of child mortality

Causes Limited access to sexual and reproductive health care services Poor environmental sanitation Micronutrient deficiency Insufficient food intake Limited access to health care services Parent’s lack of knowledge on proper health care and nutrition Inadequate health personnel Inadequate health facilities

Implications Poor health condition Low life expectancy High morbidity rate Premature mortality

Policy Options Enhanced pre-natal and postpartum care services Intensified campaign for facilitybased delivery Full implementation of RH Law Provision of access to safe water Provision of access to sanitary toilets Micronutrient supplementation Food assistance Expanded immunization program Conduct of health advocacy and IEC

Provision of additional health personnel Construction/Improvement of health facilities Provision of access to safe water

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Observed Condition Prevalence of communicable diseases

Causes

Inadequate program for mental health care Inadequate treatment program on substance abuser

Policy Options

Poor environmental sanitation

Provision of access to sanitary toilets

Limited access to health care services

Provision of universal health insurance coverage Enhanced communicable diseases control Conduct of health advocacy and IEC Provision of additional health personnel Training of health personnel Construction/Improvement of health facilities Healthy lifestyle program Cancer prevention and control program Provision of universal health insurance coverage Provision of additional health personnel Training of health personnel

Lack of knowledge on proper health care Inadequate health personnel

Prevalence of lifestyle diseases

Implications

Inadequate health facilities Unhealthy lifestyle Limited access to health care services

Inadequate health personnel

Inadequate number of health workers

Provision of additional health personnel Training of health personnel

Goals and Objectives The promotion of health is a mandated General Welfare goal by RA 7160. The goal of health sub-sector is to ensure health and promote well-being for all. The general objectives are to: • Reduce child and maternal mortality • Reduce incidence of communicable diseases • Reduce morbidity and premature mortality from non-communicable diseases • Promote mental health and well-being • Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse • Achieve universal health insurance coverage The specific objectives and targets of the health sub-sector for 2022 are to: • Reduce the maternal deaths to zero • Reduce neonatal mortality to 12 per 1,000 live births • Reduce under-5 mortality to 25 per 1,000 live births • Maintain facility-based deliveries to 99% • Increase pre-natal care coverage to 95% • Increase post-partum care coverage to 95% • Increase contraceptive prevalence rate to 65% • Increase fully immunized child coverage to 95% • Increase Garantisadong Pambata coverage to 100% • Increase TB cure rate to 90% • Maintain TB detection rate to more than 90% • Reduce schistosomiasis snail infection rate to less than 1% • Reduce schistosomiasis prevalence rate to less than 1% • Eliminate all schistosomiasis snail colonies • Maintain filaria-free zone • Reduce rabies case to zero Comprehensive Development Plan 2017 – 2022, Municipality of Irosin, Sorsogon

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Enhance dengue prevention and control program All cases of STI and HIV-AIDS managed and treated Reduce the incidence of acute respiratory infection cases Reduce the incidence of diarrhea Reduce mortality due to dehydration to zero Provide cervical cancer screening to women 21 years and above Enhance mental health care services Enhance substance abuse prevention treatment services Increase the number of households with access to safe water to 95% Increase the number of households with access to sanitary toilet to 90% Reduce incidence of food-borne diseases and food poisoning All food establishment inspected Increase blood donors to 1% of total population Enroll indigent families to PHIC Provide health services during emergencies and disaster events Enhance surveillance services for emergencies Reduce weight for age malnutrition rate among 0 to 59 months to 10% Reduce wasting malnutrition rate among 0 to 59 months children to 5% Reduce stunting rate among 0 to 59 months children to 20% Reduce obesity rate among 0 to 59 months children to 3.8%

Programs, Projects and Activities To attain the above goals and objectives, the following regular services and proposed programs, projects, activities will be implemented: Programs Maternal Health

Projects Pre-natal care to pregnant women

Facility-based delivery

Post-partum care

Family Planning

Child Health

New Born Screening Expanded immunization Garantisadong Pambata

Activities Monitoring of pregnant women Conduct of Buntis Congress Hepa B testing Laboratory works for pregnant women Conduct of mother class Provision of Mother and Child Book Provision of ferrous, vitamin A and calcium carbonate for pregnant women Dental check-up for pregnant Delivery services Hiring of nurse and midwife for BEMONC Hiring of 5 midwives for lying-in facility Procurement of lying-in IT equipment Home visits Provision of ferrous and vitamin A for post-partum women Provision of breast-feeding corner in public facilities and offices Master listing of Women of Reproductive Age Provision of FP commodities Advocacy campaign on modern FP methods Procurement of NBS kit Procurement of hearing test machine Conduct of NBS IEC Immunization of children 0-1-year-old School-based immunization to 5-18 years old Master listing of target groups Provision of vitamin A to 6-59 months old Deworming of 1-18 years old Procurement of Detecto weighing scale for BHS Procurement of Salter weighing scale for BNS

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Programs Communicable Diseases Control

Projects Schistosomiasis Control

Activities Mass drug administration

Filaria Control Rabies Control National Tuberculosis Program

STI and HIV-AIDS Control

Acute Respiratory Infection Program Control of Diarrheal Diseases

Dengue Prevention and Control NonCommunicable Disease Control

Healthy Lifestyle Program

Cancer Prevention and Control Mental Health Program

Environmental Sanitation

Provision of Safe Water Provision of Sanitary Toilet Facilities Food Sanitation

Other Services

Kalusugan Pangkalahatan

Surveillance and treatment of schistosomiasis cases Procurement of bathroom weighing scale Conduct of IEC Elimination of snail sites Filaria surveillance Master listing dog bites cases Conduct of IEC Conduct of IEC to NTP patients Community advocacy campaign on TB Diagnosis and treatment of TB patients Feeding of NTP patients PPD vaccination and TST to symptomatic 0-9 years old Referral and treatment of MDR TB patients TB in children Screening of pregnant women for STI/HIV Conduct of symposium to high school students Treatment of identified cases STI/HIV awareness campaign Identification and treatment of ARI cases Identification and treatment of cases Home teaching on home remedies Weekly tracking of cases Conduct of IEC Local water quality monitoring Treatment and referral of cases Conduct of IEC and awareness campaign Clean up drive Surveillance of cases Regular “Hataw” exercise Blood pressure monitoring Master listing of hypertensive and diabetic patients Organization of hypertensive and diabetic clubs Smoking cessation campaign Belly Gud program Advocacy campaign Treatment and referral Cervical cancer screening Master listing of persons with mental illness Provision of medicines Referral of mentally ill patients Linkaging with MSWDO Home visits Master listing of households Monitoring and inspection of water potability Construction/Improvement of Level II, III water system Advocacy on the construction of toilets Construction of household toilets Construction of communal toilets Survey and master listing of food establishments Regular inspection of food establishments Conduct of food handlers class Issuance of sanitary permits Consultation of PHIC/NHTS patients Enhancement of CHTs

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Programs

Projects

Blood Donation Laboratory Works Persons with Disabilities

Senior Citizens PHIC

Nutrition Services

Substance Abuse Services Emerging and Reemerging Infection Prevention and Control Services Health Emergency Services Health Facilities Enhancement Micronutrient Supplementation Food Assistance

Nutrition Education

Activities Conduct of Oplan Check-up caravan Medical missions ILHZ-BIMS and LHB Activities Other downloaded PPAs from DOH Advocacy campaign on voluntary blood donors Mobile blood donation and recruitment program Laboratory examination for diagnostic purposes Master listing of PWDs Physical assessment of PWDs Referral, evaluation and management of cases Immunization of PWDs Orientation of PWDS Linkaging with MSWDO Immunization of senior citizens Consultation and referral Enrolment of indigent households to PHIC Enrolment of BHW and BNS to PHIC Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users Surveillance Conduct of IEC

Provision of medical services during disaster Construction/Improvement of health facilities Conduct of regular Operation Timbang Provision of micronutrients Supplemental milk feeding Barangay health and nutrition symposia Nutri-Kasakob care Feeding activities Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Nutrition advocacy and counselling Family visit Infant and Young Child Feeding advocacy Nutrition Month celebration

2.1.2. Education, Culture and Sports Sector Profile5 Irosin has complete learning institutions from preparatory to college education. There are 31 public elementary schools, three public high schools, one private school with elementary and high school level and one private college. The public elementary schools in the Irosin district is comprised of one central school, 27 elementary schools and three primary schools dispersed in all 28 barangays of the municipality. These school sites are mainly located in the built-up areas of urban and rural barangays and have an aggregate land area of about 22 hectares. In terms of site ownership, only three of the school sites are titled to the DepEd, 11 sites are owned by the LGU while 17 sites are in privately owned lands. 5

Data on education are from DepEd Irosin District, HSAI and VCI

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Of the total 9,664 public ES enrollment in SY 2012-2013, 22% or 2,106 were enrolled in ICS, 781 students were in Gabao ES, 572 in Monbon ES, 568 in Patag ES and 500 in Carriedo ES. The smallest in terms of enrollment are Cawayan ES with 87 students, San Isidro ES with 119 students and 123 students each in BLISS PS, San Agustin PS, Severino Fortes ES and San Isidro ES. The male to female ratio of enrollees in public ES is 117 males for every 100 females. Among the 31 public ES, only ICS has a laboratory and a shop, only six has a school library and only two has a school clinic. Six of the public ES has no playground. There are a total of 255 public ES classrooms made of permanent construction materials and many are still in good condition. There are 32 classrooms considered to be dilapidated. The total classroom to student ratio is 1:38 which is higher than the national standard of 1:35. There are 272 public ES teachers in SY 2012-2013 and the total teacher-student ratio is 1:36. The three public high schools of Irosin are Gallanosa NHS at San Pedro, the Gabao NHS and the Irosin North HS at Tinampo. Gallanosa NHS has the highest share of enrollment with 3,785 students or 76% of the total public HS students in SY 2012-2013 which is 5,001. Enrolled in Gabao NHS are 814 students and 402 in Irosin North HS. The male to female ratio of enrollees in public HS is 98 males for every 100 females. Among the three public high schools, only Gallanosa NHS has complete facilities. Gabao NHS and Irosin NHS has no laboratory, shop and clinic. There are a total of 76 public HS classrooms and the total classroom-student ratio is 1:66 which is very high compared to the 1:40 national standard. The classroomstudent ratio of Gabao NHS is 1:48, Gallanosa NHS is 1:73 and Irosin North HS is 1:57. There are 131 public HS teachers and the total teacher to student ratio is 1:38. The Holy Spirit Academy of Irosin is located in Bacolod in a 5.117 hectare school site. The private school has elementary and secondary levels and the enrollment in SY 2012-2013 is 255 students in elementary and 381 in high school. There are 7 classrooms and 9 teachers in elementary with a classroom-student ratio of 1:36 and teacher-student ratio of 1:28. In the high school level, there are 8 classrooms and 13 teachers and a classroom-student ratio of 1:48 and teacher-student ratio of 1:29. The only tertiary school in the municipality is the Veritas College of Irosin with campus beside the parish church in San Julian with an estimated area of 0.656 hectares. The courses offered in VCI are education (elementary and secondary), business administration, agricultural technology, computer science, information technology and criminology. In SY 2012-2013, VCI has 1,893 enrollees with a gender ratio of 57 males for 100 females. The number of classrooms of VCI is 19 and there are 60 teachers. There is an increase of only 1% in enrollment from SY 2009-2010 to SY 2010-2011, an increase of 6% on the succeeding school year, decrease of 0.1% from SY 2011-2012 to SY 2012-2013, and a decrease of 1% from SY 2012-2013 to SY 2013-2014. The general trend in public HS enrollment is that of increasing, with 1% increase from SY 2009-2010 to SY 2010-2011, an increase of 3% on the succeeding school year, and 5% increase from SY 2011-2012 to SY 2012-2013. For private schools, the HSAI elementary department shows a decreasing enrollment trend with for the last three school years with a 15% decrease from SY 2011-2012 to SY 2012-2013. In the same period, the HSAI high school department showed increasing enrollment with a 4% increase from SY 2011-2012 to SY 2012-2013. The tertiary school of VCI showed increasing enrollment with an increase of 14% in SY 20112012 to SY 2012-2013. Many enrollees in the VCI are from neighboring municipalities of Second District of Sorsogon. The enrollment participation rate6 in SY 2013-2014 is 93% for those in the elementary age group of 6 to 12 years old are going to school. There are 592 documented elementary school age children that are not going to school. In the secondary level, the enrollment participation rate of age group 13 to 16 years old in the same school year is 64%. There are 1,787 documented secondary level aged children that are not

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Rapid Community Based Monitoring System (Rapid CBMS) 2013 survey results

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going to school. The local participation rate is slightly higher than the national rate which is 90% in elementary and 60% in secondary in SY 2010-20117. The SY 2012-2013 Cohort Survival Rate8 is 69% in public ES, for Gallanosa NHS is 69%, for Gabao NHS is 82.71% and 86.5% for Irosin North HS. The rate of the local district is lower compared to the national rate of 74.23% in SY 2010-2011 while the secondary level rate is higher compared to the national rate of 79.41%. The Drop-out Rate or the proportion of students who left school during the school year or did not enroll in the succeeding year is 1% in public ES, 5.19% in Gallanosa NHS, 3.19% in Gabao NHS and 0.49% in Irosin North HS. Analysis Matrix9 Box 6. Education Analysis Matrix Observed Conditions Inadequate school buildings and classrooms Use of makeshift classrooms No classrooms to accommodate Kindergarten classes 39 out of 331 public school classrooms are dilapidated

Limited space of school site for construction of new or additional classrooms

Majority of public schools has no e-classrooms or library Lack of school facilities such as home economics room, EPP building, science and laboratory room and office Public school sites are not titled to DepEd

Presence of informal settlers in ES sites

Implications Classrooms not conducive to learning Over-crowded classrooms

Classrooms not conducive to learning Unsafe occupancy of school children Hinders the construction of new classrooms allocated for the school by DepEd

Students are deprived of access to online learning resources and new technologies Learning process is affected due to lack of support facilities Constraint in the construction of new classrooms from DepED and other external funding source Lesser area for school physical improvement

Policy Options/ Interventions Construction of new school buildings and classrooms in Gumapia, Liang, Cogon, Sto. Domingo, San Isidro, Omagom, Salvacion, Bulawan, Tinampo, Severino Fortes, BLISS, Bagsangan, Tulay, Macawayan, Tabon-tabon, Gabao and Bolos ES Repair/renovation/replacement of classrooms

Acquisition of new or additional school site for Cawayan, Bacolod and San Agustin ES Construction of two-storey school building in Cawayan, Bacolod and San Agustin ES Construction of e-classrooms or libraries with Internet access

Construction of school facilities

Donation of school sites to DepEd

Relocation of informal settlers in Casini, Tulay, Bolos, Bulawan, Bagsangan,

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Armin Luistro, “The State of Basic Education” (Presentation, Philippine Business for Education Annual Membership Meeting, March 28, 2012, Makati City) 8 DepEd Irosin District, Gallanosa NHS, Gabao NHS and Irosin North HS Annual Accomplishment Reports 2013 9 Workshop Output, “CLUP Sectoral Studies Consultation and Validation Workshop: Education Sector”, September 11, 2014, ICS, Irosin, Sorsogon

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Observed Conditions

Inadequate school water and sanitation facilities Tulay ES situated in frequently flooded area San Isidro ES, Salvacion ES and Casini ES situated in landslide prone areas Low participation rate in HS due to financial constraints and poor accessibility to schools

Implications Unsecured school properties and facilities Poor school sanitation and hygiene Frequent disruption of classes Students and teachers at risk Increasing number of OSY

Policy Options/ Interventions Salvacion, Tabon-tabon and Severino Fortes ES Construction of school fences Construction of school water and sanitation facilities Relocation of Tulay and San Isidro ES school sites Provision of landslide mitigation infrastructures Establishment of public HS in Patag Strengthening of ALS OSY Abot-Alam Program Improvement of pathways and roads

Goals and Objectives The goal for the education sub-sector is to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning. The General Welfare Goal of preserving and enriching culture is likewise addressed in this sectoral plan. The general objectives for education sub-sector are to: • Ensure that all children complete primary education • Increase the participation rate in secondary education • Increase the participation rate in tertiary education • Increase the number of youth and adults who have technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship • Ensure equal access to all levels of education for the vulnerable • Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive, and provide safe, nonviolent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all • Enhance sports development programs • Enhance culture, arts and heritage promotion programs Programs, Projects and Activities The proposed interventions for the education sub-sector are the following: Programs School Participation Enhancement Program

Projects Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan Alternative Learning System (ALS) Scholarship Program

Schools Facilities Enhancement Program

School Building and Facilities

School WATSAN Facilities School Sites Acquisition

Activities Provision of School Supplies to Indigent Pupils Strengthening of ALS-OSY Abot-Alam Program Establishment of Public High School Establishment of State College LGU College Scholarship Technical Vocational Training Provision of Free Internet Construction of School Buildings and Facilities Improvement of School Buildings and Facilities Establishment of Public High School Operations and Maintenance of Schools Aid to DepEd Provision of School Disaster Risk Mitigating Infrastructure Provision of Laboratories, IT Equipment and Internet Access Purchase of Books and Periodicals Educational Research Construction/Improvement of School Water and Sanitation Facilities Relocation Survey of School Sites

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Programs

Sports Development Program Culture and Arts Program

Projects

School Sites Security School Sports Community Sports

Culture and Arts

Activities Donation of LGU-Owned School Sites Procurement of Lot of Public School Sites Construction of School Fences School Sports Activities Sport Competition and Tournaments Construction of Public Parks and Playgrounds Improvement of Public Parks and Playgrounds Culture and Arts Activities Paray Festival Activities Santacruzan

2.1.3. Social Welfare Sector Profile Social welfare and development concerns are directed towards improving the quality of life of the poor and disadvantage sectors. Several programs ranging from nutrition, health care, shelter, livelihood and employment assistance and initiatives for the welfare and protection of children, women, elderly, disabled and other disadvantage sectors of society and relief and rehabilitation during disasters are done by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and local NGOs. There are 40 Day Care Centers in the municipality operated and maintained by the barangays Day Care Workers in all 28 barangays. Poverty remains the main development challenge in the municipality. The proportion of households with income below poverty line is 28.5% in 2012, which is lower compared to 34.2% in 200910. The highest proportion of poor households can be found in Liang, Mapaso, Cawayan, Cogon and Tongdol. These barangays are geographically remote rural barangays. The lowest proportion of poor households is in San Julian, San Pedro, Tabon-Tabon, San Juan and Buenavista. The highest numbers of documented poor household are from Gabao, Bacolod, Monbon and Bagsangan and Patag 11. In 2016, there are 3,760 4P’s household beneficiaries in the municipality which is 33% of the total households. There are 109 documented indigenous people (IP) households composed of 306 persons in 2015 located in barangays Cogon, Carriedo, Bulawan and Bolos. In 2016, there are 401 documented persons with disabilities, 122 solo parents, 50 VAWC victims and 5 children in conflict with law. 12 The proportion of households who are informal settlers and living in makeshift shelter are 3.2% and 5.6% respectively 13. A total of 9,913 households were recorded in the municipality in 2007 and there are 9,846 occupied housing units. The ratio of population per occupied housing unit is 5.071. For the same censal year, there are estimated 163 unacceptable housing units and 121 makeshift housing units. An estimated 3.18% of housing units need tenure improvement. Also, 13.7% of housing units are made up of makeshift materials and therefore needs structural improvement. 14 In terms of tenurial status of the 10,447 housing units in 2010, 85.87% are owned/being amortized, 9.53% are rent-free with consent of the owner, 2.7% are rented while 0.47% are rent-free without the consent of owner. Population growth and displaced households pushes the housing sub-sector to a critical situation. Irosin has a deficiency of 1,031 dwelling units in 2015. The backlog covers the 74 units doubled-up households, the displaced households that need to be relocated as they are in risk areas (761 units), public lands (180 units) and road easements (16 units). Add to this backlog is the cumulative total of 1,350 units that are 10

Poverty Small Area Estimates, PSA-NSCB NHTS-PR 2009, DOH 12 MSWDO 13 Rapid CBMS survey results 2013, MPDO 14 Census of Population and Housing 2007, PSA 11

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needed for future population growth up to 2024. The total summary of new units needed up to the year 2024 is estimated to be 2,381.15 Goals and Objectives The goal of the social welfare sub-sector is to promote the rights and welfare of poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities. The general objectives are to: • Provide relief and appropriate crisis intervention for victims of abuse and exploitation • Provide development and protection programs for children up to 4 years old • Provide welfare programs for disabled, elderly, recovering drug dependents, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities • Provide youth welfare programs • Provide immediate relief during and assistance in the aftermath of man-made and natural disaster and natural calamities Targets/Specific Objectives • To enhance parent effectiveness services • To register all solo parents • To strengthen functionality of Local Council for the Protection of Children • To provide counselling services to recovering drug dependents • To enhance child protection services • To ensure that all pre-school children have access to quality early childhood development and care • To organize out-of-school and in-school youths • To strengthen women’s organization • To register as members all persons with disabilities (PWDs) to SAPAKAMAI • To provide physical restoration assistance to PWDs • To provide training and livelihood assistance to PWDs • To register all PWDs to MSWDO and MHO • To register all senior citizens as member of ASCIR • To cover all indigent senior citizens with social pension • To provide social enhancement activities to senior citizens • To ensure 100% occupancy of CSAP and GK housing • To turn over 100% of lots of NHA Resettlement Project • To provide emergency assistance to person in crisis situation • To enhance relief services during and after disaster Programs, Projects and Activities Programs Family and Community Welfare

Projects Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Parental Abilities (ERPAT) Parent Effectiveness Services/Family Development Sessions Solo Parents

Pre-Marriage counselling Recovering Drug Dependents

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Activities Organization of ERPAT Conduct of ERPAT sessions Conduct of father leaders congress Responsible parenthood sessions Conduct of family camp Regular counselling Family development sessions Registration of solo parents Organization of solo parents into federation or association Referral of solo parents Conduct of pre-marriage counselling sessions Accreditation of PMC members Assessment of drug dependents Counselling of drug dependents

Draft Local Shelter Plan 2016-2024, MPDO

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Programs Child and Youth Welfare

Projects Out-of-School Youth Child Protection

Assistance to Child at Risk and Children in Conflict with the Law (CAR/CICL) Early Childhood Care and Development Supervised Neighborhood Play

Women Welfare

Women’s Group

Persons with Disability Welfare

Community- Based Rehabilitation

Organization of PWDs

Livelihood Program for PWDs Assistance to PWDs

Older Persons Welfare

Emergency Assistance

Social Enhancement Organization of Senior Citizens

Social Enhancement Core Shelter Assistance Program Gawad Kalinga Salvacion Resettlement Project Local Housing Program Assistance in Crisis Situation Emergency Shelter Assistance

Activities Organization of PYAP Conduct of youth camp Technical assistance to Local Council for the Protection of Children Technical assistance to Child Protection Committee Child protection advocacy Case management on trafficking, abuse, neglect and discrimination Child Protection Unit full implementation Referral for children in need of special protection (CNSP) Referral for foster care and adoption Family tracing and integration of foundlings Children’s Code Diversion program for CAR/CICL Intervention for CAR/CICL Implementation of RA 9344 Support to Day Care Centers and Children Development Workers Rehabilitation of Day Care Centers Supplemental feeding Implementation of SNP mobile Licensing Accreditation of CDC and CDWs ECCD on emergencies Organization of Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina Advocacy on RA 9262 and Magna Carta for Women Livelihood for women Physical therapy sessions Provision of assistive devices Training of volunteers Special education for PWDs Advocacy for PWDs Provision of PWD Affairs Office Strengthening of SAPAKAMAI Barangay registration of PWDs Skills training Massage clinic and services Referral to Institutions Counselling services for PWDs Linkaging with support NGOs Social enhancement activities PWD Week, NPR Week, PWD International Day Barangay visitation on updating of ASCIR membership Advocacy on RA 9994 LGU assistance to ASCIR/OSCA/BASCA Senior Citizens social activities Social preparation for beneficiaries Monitoring of housing units Coordination with partner agencies Turn-over of units/lots Interview and assessment Provision of assistance/referral Management of evacuation site

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Programs

Other Programs

Projects Camp Coordination and Camp Management Provision of Support to DSWD Programs

Activities Relief distribution Rehabilitation services Family disaster preparedness and awareness IEC KALAHI-CIDSS-NCDDP Counterpart Support to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Support to SLP

2.1.4. Protective Services Sector Profile The local police and the fire fighting force primarily undertake the protective services and maintenance of peace, order and public safety. There are 34 PNP officers and 13 firemen in 2015. There are also barangay tanods stationed and mobilized in all barangays supporting the local police force in maintaining peace and order in the locality. In terms of building and facilities for protective services, a police station is located beside the public market, a fire station beside the Municipal Health Office, and a municipal jail at the municipal hall. To facilitate the delivery of services and provide immediate action when circumstances demands, the local police force is equipped with two patrol vehicles and the firefighters are equipped with two fire trucks. The following table shows local protective personnel and facilities visà-vis national standards: Table 3. Protective Personnel and Facilities, 2015 Protective Personnel and Facilities 2015 Policeman Fireman Firetruck Jail Guards Municipal Police Station Type “B” Municipal Jail (20-99 jail pop.)

Number 34 13 2 13 1 1

Minimum Standards 1:1,000 1:2,000 1:28,000 1:7 jail inmate 600 sq.m. lot area 5,000 sq.m. lot area

Actual 1:1,666 1:4,358 1:28,331 1:3 180 sq.m. 60 sq.m.

In 2015, there were 33 index crimes and 132 non-index crimes reported and the crime incidence per 10,000 population is at 6.05 for index crimes and 24.21 for non-index crimes. The total crime incidence is 30.27. The crime solution efficiency of the PNP is 91% while the crime clearance efficiency is at 92%. There were no fire incidents reported from 2013 to 2015. In terms of illegal drugs, there were 379 surrendered drug users in 2016. One violent incident related to insurgency was documented in 2015. 16 Table 4. Peace, Order and Public Safety Indicators Indicator17 Index crime Non-index crime Crime volume Index crime incidence (per 10,000 pop.) Non-index crime incidence (per 10,000 pop.) Crime incidence (per 10,000 pop.) Crime solution efficiency (%) Crime clearance efficiency (%) Number of drug personalities Number of drug affected barangays Number of violent incidents related to CNN Barangays influenced by CNN Barangays less influenced by CNN 16 17

2013 29 42 71 5.32 7.70 13.02 30 47

2014 41 73 114 7.39 13.16 20.56 35 55

2015

2016

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Number of public CCTV installed Number of fire incidents

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4 0

6 0

8 3

Goals and Objectives From the General Welfare clause of RA 7160, the protective services sub-sector’s goals are to maintain peace and order and to promote public safety. The general objectives are to: • Reduce crime incidence • Increase crime clearance efficiency • Reduce violent incidents related to armed groups • Reduce incidence of illegal activities • Decrease incidence of traffic accidents • Reduce fire incidence Targets/Specific Objectives • To strengthen functionality of MPOC and PLEB • To increase police visibility • To provide adequate police force multipliers • To install close circuit television monitoring systems in strategic areas • To provide adequate street lighting • To decrease proliferation of illegal drug use • To strengthen functionality of Katarungang Pambarangay • To provide adequate traffic management and road safety services • To provide adequate police facilities • To provide adequate fire protection facilities and equipment • To provide adequate municipal jail facilities • To provide adequate court facilities Programs, Projects and Activities Programs Crime Prevention

Projects Anti-Crime Campaign

CCTV Monitoring Street Lighting Police Mobility and Visibility Community Police Force Multipliers Anti-Illegal Drugs

Conflict Sensitivity

Public Safety

Road and Vehicle Safety

Activities Anti-illegal Logging Campaign Anti-illegal Gambling Campaign Anti-illegal Firearms Campaign PLEB Activities MPOC Activities Installation of CCTVs Construction/Improvement of Street Lighting Maintenance of Street Lighting Conduct of Patrols and Checkpoints PNP Community Outreach BPAT Activities Training of BPATs Security Services Oplan Tokhang Oplan Double Barrel MASA MASID MADAC and BADAC Activities Surrendered Drug Users Activities Katarungang Pambarangay Support IEC on Counter Insurgency PAMANA Activities Enforcement of Traffic Laws Purchase of Radar Gun Urban Traffic Management Road Safety Campaign Improvement of Pedestrian Facilities

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Programs

Procurement and Development of Lot for Government Facilities

Projects Fire Safety

Activities

Provision of PNP Facilities Provision of BFP Facilities Provision of BJMP Facilities Provision of Court Facilities

Aid at BFP Training of Fire Rescue Teams Training of Barangay Fire Brigade Kiddie Fire Marshals BFP Barangay Ugnayan Fire Prevention Campaign Anti-illegal Fireworks Campaign Procurement of Fire Trucks Installation of Fire Hydrants Improvement of Fire Station Donation of Lot to PNP Construction of Police Station Donation of Lot to BFP Construction of Fire Station Donation of Lot for BJMP Construction of Municipal Jail Donation of Lot for Bulwagan ng Katarungan Construction of Bulwagan ng Katarungan

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2.2.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Although is not the mandate of government to engage in business in general, it is nevertheless the responsibility of the government to ensure that that the local economy is in a sound state of health. The state of the local economy determines family income and employment and hence, the well-being of its residents. The economic development plan embodies measures which the local government intends to implement to support the sector and to create a favorable climate for public investments. Such local measures include a combination of policies and public investments necessary to enable private investment to flourish and assure the residents of steady supply of goods, adequate food, services and jobs and household income. The status of the local economy also determines to a large extent the amount of locally derived revenues of the LGU. The cross-sectoral issue on disaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation are also discussed in this sector. 2.2.1. Agriculture Sector Profile The local economy of Irosin is basically agricultural. About 46% of gainful workers rely on crop production and farm labor for livelihood and sustenance. Agricultural lands comprise 79% of the total land area of the municipality or an approximate area of 11,715 hectares. Coconut occupies about 79% of the total agricultural lands, followed by palay at 18%, while other crops occupies only 3%. The total peso-value of the agricultural crop production in 2013 is estimated to be P 553,384,044. Palay, the staple food of many Filipinos is the primary crop being produced constituting 39% of the total peso-value of the total agricultural crop production. In 2013, a total of 15,874.93 metric tons of palay was produced where the average yield per hectare per year is 7,640 kilograms. The supply of palay is sufficient enough to meet the demand of the population with surplus being shipped-out and sold to neighboring municipalities and even reaches as the islands of Samar and Masbate. Coconut, the local commercial export crop, rank second in terms of volume produced. Coconut constitutes 24.94% of the total estimated peso-value of the entire agricultural crops produced and the yield is estimated at 9,202 metric tons of copra in 2013. Banana and pili rank third and fourth in terms of pesovalue with 17.84% and 8.04% of the total peso-value of total crop production. The local production of vegetables and legumes is estimated at 6,066 metric tons while the root crop production is at 384 metric tons in 2013. Table 5. Existing Major Agricultural Crops by Area and Production, 2013 Area Crops Coconut (Copra) Rice (Palay) Banana Pili Cacao Cassava Camote Coffee Squash Pineapple Eggplant Tomato Ampalaya Okra Pole Sitao TOTAL

Hectares 9202.56 2077.87 175.46 136.91 51.46 30.92 18.7 11.16 3.33 2 1.59 1.11 1.08 1 0.71 11715.86

% of Total 78.55% 17.74% 1.50% 1.17% 0.44% 0.26% 0.16% 0.10% 0.03% 0.02% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%

Volume (kg/has) 1,000 7,640 18,750 25,000 3 kg/tree 10,000 4,000 2 kg/tree 405,000 30,000 359,600 468,000 155,550 167,200 1,000

Production, Year 2013 Total Volume Value (P Total Value (m.t.) per kg) (P) 9,202.56 15 138,038,400 15,874.93 13.75 218,280,244 3,289.88 30 98,696,250 3,422.75 13 44,495,750 55 309.20 20 6,184,000 74.80 30 2,244,000 12 1,348.65 10 13,486,500 60.00 15 900,000 571.76 20 11,435,280 519.48 20 10,389,600 167.99 30 5,039,820 167.20 25 4,180,000 0.71 20 14,200 553,384,044

% of Total Value 24.94% 39.44% 17.84% 8.04% 1.12% 0.41% 2.44% 0.16% 2.07% 1.88% 0.91% 0.76% 0.00%

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Various support infrastructures to agriculture are in place catering to the needs of farmers and agricultural workers. Agricultural farms facilities are mostly for palay production. These include hand tractors, sprayers, irrigation system, solar and mechanical dryers, threshers, rice mills and storage facilities, and farm-to-market roads. Poultry and livestock are secondary sources of income of most farming families in Irosin. Swine and chicken whether native or hybrid is raised by more families compared to the other species of livestock and fowls. Swine are usually grown in the backyard for very small-scale commercial purposes with breeding stocks ranging from 2 to less than 7 breeders. The present cattle population in the municipality is still very miniscule. Carabaos are usually raised and utilized for farm labor as substitute to tractors but there are those who sell carabaos to traders. Native and hybrid chicken are either raised for household consumption or sold in the neighborhood or in the market whenever the family is in need of additional cash. Few families raise goats and other domestic food animals either for commercial or domestic consumptions. The total peso-value of livestock and poultry production in 2013 is estimated at P 37,337,950. There were 3,709 swine, 24,323 chickens, 5,471 ducks, 584 carabaos, 327 goats and 110 cattle produced. Problem-Solution Finding Matrix Box 7. Agriculture Problem-Solution Finding Matrix Observed Condition Low agricultural productivity

Low price of products

Causes

Implications

Poor pest management Insufficient support infrastructures, facilities and machineries Conversion of land to other uses Farmlands not optimally utilized Low skills level and value system Weak market linkages Presence of trading monopoly Lack of value add-on processing

High production cost

Vulnerability to extreme climate/ weather events

Dependence on costly chemical inputs Poor farm management practices Insufficient support infrastructures, facilities and machineries Adverse effects of extreme climate/weather events Poor disaster-mitigating and support infrastructure

Food selfsufficiency not attained

Low farmer’s income

Policy Options Enhancement of extension support, education and training Provision of agro-industrial production support infrastructures and facilities Updating and enforcement of land use plan Promotion of crop diversification Intensified crop, livestock and inland fisheries production Enhancement of extension support, education and training Provision of marketing support program Strengthening of farmer’s PO and cooperatives Provision of product development program Provision of support and incentives to agro-industry Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices Enhancement of extension support, education and training Provision of agro-industrial production support infrastructures and facilities Provision of early warning system for agriculture Adoption of climate adaptive farming practices Improvement of production support infrastructures

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Observed Condition

Causes

Implications

Lack of risk transfer mechanisms

Policy Options Provision of crop insurance

Goals and Objectives The goals of agriculture sub-sector are to increase farmer’s income and ensure food self-sufficiency. The general objectives are to: • Increase agricultural productivity • Eradicate food poverty • Decrease farm production cost • Increase farm gate prices of agricultural products • Promote agro-industrialization • Promote and practice environment friendly technology in agriculture • Increase resilience and adaptive capacity to effects of extreme climate/weather events Specific Objectives/Targets The targets for 2022 of the agriculture sub-sector are to: • Increase palay production from 3.82 mt/hectares to 4.15 mt/ hectares every cropping season • Decrease losses from pest from 5-10% of palay yield to 4-6% • Decrease post-harvest losses from 10% of palay yield to 5% • Increase the number of rice farmers to 250 with crop insurance • Increase the palay area practicing organic agriculture to 20 hectares • Increase upland rice area from 19 hectares to 30 hectares • Provide alternative sources financing options for rice farmers • Increase vegetable/legume production from 3,000 MT/year to 7.000 MT • Increase root crops production from 348 MT /year to 500 MT • Increase the number of fruit-bearing trees by 50,000 trees • Increase the number of farmers of herbs, spices and karagumoy • Increase the number of fishpond-cooperators from 31 to 50 • Release 50,000 tilapia fingerlings annually in water bodies • Increase and maintain swine annual production from 15,000 heads to at least 20,000 heads • Increase poultry annual production to at least 50,000 heads • Promote free-range chicken production • Increase goat production from 327 to 1,000 heads • Decrease incidence of rabies to zero • Increase abaca area from 70 hectares to 300 hectares • Increase number of coconut trees by 20,000 trees • Increase number of high value perennial trees by 20,000 trees • Provide market research and development assistance to farmers • Provide assistance to cocohusk processors • Provide agricultural products processing facilities Programs, Projects and Activities Programs Rice Production Support Program

Projects Provision of inputs Rice Pest and Disease Management Soil Fertility Management

Upland Rice Farming

Activities Provision of Palay Seeds Provision of Fertilizer and other Soil Ameliorants Pest and Disease Monitoring and Surveillance Pest and Disease Control Rice Crop Management Soil Mapping Integrated Nutrient Management Provision of Fertilizer and other Soil Ameliorants Support to Upland Rice Farming

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Programs

HVCC Production Support Program

Livestock Production Support Program

Fishery Production Support Program

Organic Agriculture Support Program

Agricultural Products Marketing

Projects Rice Crop Insurance Promotion Rice Extension Support, Education and Training

Activities PCIC Insurance Coverage

Conduct of Climate Resiliency Field Schools Training Conduct of Upland FFS Training Conduct of Field Day for RIPE Technology Demonstration Rice Farm Maintenance of Climate Information Center Maintenance of Agriculture Early Warning System Conduct of Climate Forum Sagip Buhay at Saka Community Seed Banking Provision of inputs Provision of Vegetable Seeds Maintenance of Plant Propagation of Fruit Bearing Trees Nurseries Distribution of Fruit Bearing Trees Establishment/Maintenance Establishment/Maintenance of Gulayan sa of Community Gardens Paaralan Establishment/Maintenance of Gulayan sa Barangay HVCC Extension Support, Training on Gulayan sa Barangay/Paaralan Education and Training Container/Urban Gardening Training Bio-Intensive Gardening Training FFS Vegetable Training Animal Integration Training Technology Demonstration HVCC Farm/Nursery Animal Disease Prevention Provision of Vaccination, Deworming and Other and Control Veterinary Services Genetic Improvement Establishment/Maintenance AI Facility Establishment/Maintenance of Multiplier Farm Livestock and Poultry Free Range Chicken Production Production Improvement Goat Production Establishment/Maintenance Zoo Animals Care of Mini Zoo Mini Zoo Facilities Maintenance Rabies Control Master Listing of Dogs Dog Vaccination Livestock Extension Local Livestock Vaccinators Training Support, Education and Anti-Rabies Campaign Training Conduct of Spay and Neuter Tilapia Production Establishment/Maintenance of Hatchery Improvement Fish Fingerlings Dispersal Release of Fingerlings in Water Bodies Fishery Extension Support, Tilapia Production Training Education and Training Assistance to Fishpond Operators Bio-Fertilizer Plant Maintenance of Bio-Fertilizer Plant Operations Production of Organic Fertilizers Organic Farming Extension Training on Vermicomposting Support, Education and Bokashi Production Training Training Training on Bio-Fertilizer Foliar Spray and Concoction Training on System of Rice Intensification (SRICRFS) Organic Farming Technology Demonstration Farm Marketing Support Marketing Assistance for Organic Products Marketing Assistance for HVCCs Establishment of Bagsakan Centers Farmer’s Day

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Programs Assistance Program Agricultural Sector Institutional Development Program

Agro-Industrial Development Promotion

Projects

Strengthening of RuralBased Organization

Provision of Barangay ParaTechnicians Provision of Agro-Industrial Facilities

Farm Mechanization

Abaca Revival Program

Coconut Program

Perennial Trees Program

Abaca Nursery Abaca Pest and Disease Management Coconut Nursery

Coconut Pest and Disease Management Tree Nursery

Banner Fruit Development

Livelihood Program

Training on Social Entrepreneurship

Provision of Livelihood Facilities and Equipment

Activities Irosin Rice Variety Development Support to MAFC Support to 4-H Clubs Support to RIC Support to Irrigators Associations, Farmers NGOs, POs and Cooperatives Institutionalization of Barangay Para-Technicians Construction of Rice Processing Centers Construction of Organic Rice Mill Construction of Cacao Processing Center Construction of Pili Processing Center Construction/Improvement of Coco Coir Processing Centers Construction of Root Crops Processing Center Promotion of Sericulture Provision of Farm Machineries Construction of Mechanical Dryers Construction of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavements Provision of Post-Harvest Facilities Establishment/Maintenance of Abaca Nursery Replanting of Abaca Abaca Pest Control Establishment/Maintenance of Coconut Nursery Coconut Tree Dispersal Promotion of Intercropping Coconut Pest Control Establishment/Maintenance of Tree Nursery Dispersal of Tree Seedlings Perennial Trees Planting Guyabano Fruit Production and Product Development Pili Production and Product Development Coffee Production and Product Development Cacao Production and Product Development Candle and Soap Making Food Processing Handicraft Making Weaving Tilapia Tocino Making Bee Farming Shared Service Facilities Provision of Livelihood Tools and Equipment

2.2.2. Trade, Industry and Tourism Sector Profile There are 463 registered businesses from the tertiary sector in 2016 which are engaged in trade, transportation, finance and business service, and community, social and personal services. Majority of these establishments are wholesale and retail stores selling various kinds of merchandise including meat, fish and vegetable dealers. There are also service shops, eateries, bakeries, food processors, drugstores,

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and amusement centers and video shops. Buying stations are found along M. L. Quezon Street where copra, palay and abaca are traded. Agricultural supplies, automotive parts dealers, appliance dealers and gasoline/refilling stations are also thriving. Trading and business transaction in Irosin are concentrated mainly at the Central Business District (CBD) in the town center. The highlights of CBD are the Irosin Public Market, Municipal Hall, Public Auditorium and the line of commercial establishments where commodity trading stations, wholesale and retail variety stores, banks and service shops are found. Industries in Irosin are primarily agriculture-based. In 2016, there are only 17 registered establishments belong to the secondary sector where eight are rice mills, three are engaged in construction, two furniture manufacturers, two agricultural machineries fabricators, an organic fertilizer center, and a coco-fiber stitching plant. Several home-based food and meat processors producing pili nut candies, local sausages and meat preserves are also noted. Most of the existing local industries are light and generate nonhazardous wastes. Table 6. Type and Number of Business Establishments Type of Business Permits Issued Wholesale Trade and Retail Banking and Finances Real Estate/Construction Services Others TOTAL

2008 143 11 6 44 28 232

2009 153 17 8 47 31 256

No. of Establishments 2010 2011 2012 139 159 175 18 23 21 9 9 11 42 47 52 37 39 39 245 277 298

2013 182 19 8 57 36 302

2014 190 19 11 61 35 316

The employment rate in 2012 is 92.8% while the labor force participation rate is at 60.5%. 18 Of the documented 15,259 gainful workers in 2010, 39.08% are laborers and unskilled workers, 19.95% are farmers, 9.05% are trade and related workers, 7.67% are either government or non-government organization workers, managers, proprietors and supervisors while 7.44% are service and sales workers. In terms of place of work, 90% of gainful workers works in the same municipality, 2% works in a different municipality, 5% in a different province while 3% works in a foreign country. By major kind of business or industry, most of Irosin’s gainful workers or 46% are employed in agriculture, followed by 13% that are in wholesale and retail trade, 9% are in construction, 7% are in transportation and 5% are in activities of households as employers. By class of workers, 50% of gainful workers worked for private business/enterprise/farm, 30% are self-employed without any paid employee, 9% worked for government, 6% worked without any pay in own family farm or business while 4% worked for private households.19 Table 7. Occupational Group of Gainful Workers, 2010 Occupation Group of Gainful Workers, 2010 20 Interest Organization, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors Professionals Technicians and Associates Clerks Service Workers and Shop Farmers and Forestry Workers Trade and Related Workers Plant and Machine Operators Laborers and Unskilled Workers Other Occupation Not Reported Total

Total 1,171

Percent 7.67

628 465 464 1,136 3,044 1,381 844 5,963 21 142 15,259

4.12 3.05 3.04 7.44 19.95 9.05 5.53 39.08 0.14 0.93

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The Countryside in Figures 2012, PSA, for Sorsogon province Census of Population and Housing 2010, PSA 20 PSA 2010 Census of Population and Housing 19

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Irosin has many potential tourist spots varying from natural parks, hot and cold springs, viewing areas and historical landmark. The famous tourism attractions in the municipality are the Mateo Hot and Cold Spring Resort, St. Michael Archangel Roman Catholic Hilltop Church and protected areas. The Bolos Crystal Spring and the Valley View Park where eateries, kiosks and parking spaces were set up had become a rest area for truckers and travelers plying the Maharlika Highway. The municipality is an entry and exit area to Bulusan Volcano Natural Park which is one of the remaining protected tropical forests in the Bicol Region. The Naglahaw Falls, Malungoy-lungoy Falls and Danao Lake are recently being promoted as destinations for adventure tourism. There are several tourist accommodations and facilities in Irosin. The Mateo Hot and Cold Springs Resort have lodging rooms, cottages, eatery and swimming pools ideal for rest and recreation. Also in located in Barangay Monbon are the Agua Dulce Resort, Vi-Da Guest Resort, 2JKLA Nature Hot Spring Resort and Inn, Tropical Hot Spring Paradise and 401K Resort. The Cielo Garden Resort can be found at Barangay Salvacion while the Borigas Hills Resort is at Barangay Bagsangan. The local tourism industry has a great potential since ecological tourism is the trend worldwide and the national government intends to develop Bicol as a major hub for tourists. Given the variety of natural tourist spots in the municipality and its strategic location, Irosin can be a convergence area of foreign and domestic tourists and visitors. Goals and Objectives The goal of the secondary and tertiary sector of the economy is the General Welfare Goal of enhancement of economic prosperity and promotion of full employment. For the tourism sub-sector, the goal is to develop an environmentally and socially responsible tourism that delivers more widely distributed income and opportunities. The general objectives are to: • Increase number of service and industry establishment • Increase tourist arrivals • Increase local revenues • Increase number of skilled manpower Specific Objectives/Targets • To streamline business and permits licensing processes • To conduct local investment promotions activities • To provide support to micro, small and medium enterprises • To develop and market competitive tourist products and destinations • To improve tourism market access, connectivity and destination infrastructure • To improve tourism institutional governance and human resource capacities • To develop necessary skilled workforce requirement for local enterprises and tourism sector • To increase occupancy of market stalls • To improve local economic enterprise operations Programs, Projects and Activities Programs Service and Industry Development

Projects Investment Promotion

Support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Tourism Development

Tourism Products Development and Marketing

Activities Conduct of One Stop Shop Improvement of Negosyo Center Local Economic Investment and Promotions Office Activities Updating of Local Investment Incentives Code MSMEs Promotions and Assistance Provision of Trainings for MSMEs Provision of Shared Service Facilities Conduct of Trade Fairs Tourism Products and Packages Development Tourism Products and Packages Marketing Construction of Tourism Facilities

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Programs

Public Employment

Projects Tourism Infrastructure Development Tourism Institutional and Human Resource Development Labor Market Information

Referral and Placement

Career Advocacy and Employment Coaching Livelihood and SelfEmployment

Local Economic Enterprise Development

Manpower Institutional Development Public Market

Municipal Slaughterhouse

Activities Improvement of Tourism Facilities Creation of Municipal Tourism Office Capacity Building of Tourism Front Liners Conduct of Industry Forum Maintenance of Manpower Database/Skills Registry System Conduct of Job Fairs Special Recruitment Activities Special Program for the Employment of Students Pre-Employment Coaching Skills Assessment Manpower Skills Training Livelihood and Self-Employment Assistance DOLE Kabuhayan Starter Kits OFW Re-integration Assistance Creation of Public Employment Services Office Maintenance of Public Market Improvement of Public Market Construction of Community Center Maintenance of Municipal Slaughterhouse Improvement of Municipal Slaughterhouse

2.2.3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Sector Profile The risk areas in the municipality are the slopes of Bulusan Volcano, the riverbanks, the catchment basin of Cadac-an River and the hills and mountains with steep slopes. Volcanic Hazard Zones The active crater of Bulusan Volcano is located 7.5 kilometers north from the urban center and straddling the northeastern boundary between barangay Cogon and the municipality of Bulusan. The volcano is part of the Bicol Volcanic Chain with a height of 1,559 meters and a base diameter of 15 kilometers. It is characterized as a stratovolcano formed inside a caldera. Eruption types of the volcano are calderaforming which occurred 40,000 years ago, strombolian eruptions (1918-1919) and phreatic type (19181922, 1980, 2006-2007 and 2010-2011). The hazards associated with Bulusan Volcano are pyroclastic flows, lava flows, lahars and ash fall. A four-kilometer radius around the volcano is declared a permanent danger zone.21 The pyroclastic flow hazard zone is about 1,632.72 hectares which encompasses the BVNP forest areas and reaches up to the built-up area of Cogon and Sito Talistison in Mapaso. On the other hand, the lava flow hazard zone overlaps the pyroclastic flow hazard zone and extends further up to five kilometers radius and includes the built-up area of Cogon, Mapaso and portions of the national highway. Lahar flows from 2006-2007 ash explosions are mainly confined to gullies at the slopes of the volcano which flows down to the dry creeks of Cogon, Gulang-gulang, Monbon, Mapaso and Patag. A lahar flow in October 2007 prompted the evacuation of 1,596 persons from near and downstream of the gullies. Recent activities of Bulusan Volcano are phreatic or steam driven which results to explosion of ash, rock and volcanic materials. The area affected by ash fall is largely determined by the volume of material 21

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ejected and the prevailing wind direction. An ash explosion in February 21, 2011 reached 3 kilometers high above the summit and ash blanketed areas to the southwest reaching as far as Masbate Island. Figure 1. Volcanic Hazard Map

Flood-prone Areas Irosin is listed by the MGB-DENR as among the 48 municipalities in the Bicol Region considered as geologically hazardous and highly prone to flooding and landslides. The municipality is usually affected by tropical storms and typhoons that pass through the Bicol Region. These events triggers landslides, flash floods, mudslides, widespread floods that together with high winds causes destruction to houses, buildings, roads, infrastructures and agriculture. An estimated 792 hectares of land is frequently flooded.22 These are areas where heavy torrential rains of one to two days could bring about flooding. Moderate to strong typhoons could submerge these areas in 0.5 to 2.0 meters in flood waters for a few days to a few weeks. Development of urban settlements in these areas is not recommended. 23 These areas are mostly confined to the valley floor near the convergence point of Cadac-an River, Monbon River and Buenavista River. Frequent flooding is also observed near the banks of creeks and rivers of the riparian system of the municipality. A flood assessment report indicates that 21 out of the 28 barangays are flood-prone, namely San Isidro, Salvacion, Batang, Monbon, San Juan, Bagsangan, Tabon-tabon, Sto. Domingo, Gabao, Bulawan, Tongdol, Gumapia, Carriedo, Buenavista, Macawayan, San Pedro, Patag and Mapaso. 24 A recent flooding incident on January 10-11, 2011 triggered by torrential rains submerged 520 hectares of rice lands and prompted the

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evacuation of 2,180 persons.25 The earliest recorded flooding happened on December 24, 1933 when the Cadac-an River burst its banks and several people perished. A concrete river control was constructed in 1937 to keep the violent surge of the river from eroding the poblacion.26 From the hazard maps of MGB-DENR, an additional 1,336 hectares of lands are considered as occasionally to rarely flooded areas. These are areas that become inundated during moderate to strong typhoons. Flood depths vary from a few centimeters to one meter and floods may last from a few hours to a few days. The rarely flooded area nearly encompasses the whole of Irosin valley and there is no historical reference that flooding of such extent has occurred in the past. Figure 2. Flood Hazard Map

Landslide Prone Areas Areas with high susceptibility to landslides are areas with high probability of occurrence of mass movements particularly rock and debris slides, slumps and debris flow. The crater walls surrounding the Irosin valley, the volcanic ravines and gullies of Bulusan Volcano and the very steep and nearly vertical slopes underlain by Tabon-tabon volcanic are rated high susceptibility areas and are unsuitable for urban land use.27 Twenty-two out of the 28 barangays of Irosin have zones with landslide hazard and a total of 102 landslides were mapped. Barangays located at undulating hills and mountains have the highest number of landslide mapped where Mapaso has 11 landslides mapped, Salvacion has 15, Liang has 13, Batang has 11, Gabao has 9, Bagsangan has and 7 Casini has 6 landslide mapped. Five landslides were mapped in

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Patag, four each in Monbon, Bulawan, Cogon, Bolos, three in barangay Tongdol, two in Cawayan, and one each in San Isidro, Gulang-gulang, San Julian and Buenavista. 28 Figure 3. Landslide Hazard Map

Goals and Objectives The goal of the DRRM sub-sector is to become more equipped and systematized in responding to different hazards both natural and man-made disaster aiming for zero casualty for any eventualities. The objectives for each thematic area are: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation • To reduce vulnerability and communities to all hazards • To enhance capacities of communities to reduce risk and cope with the impacts of all hazards Disaster preparedness • To increase the level of awareness of the community to the threats and impacts of all hazard, risks and vulnerabilities • To equip the community with the necessary skill to cope with the negative impacts of the disaster • To increase the capacity of institutions • To develop and implement comprehensive local disaster preparedness polices, plans and systems • To strengthen partnership among all key players and stakeholders Disaster Response • To decrease the number of preventable death and injuries • To provide basic subsistence needs of affected population • To immediately restore basic social services Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery • To restores people’s means of livelihood and continuity of economic activities and business • To restore shelter and other buildings/installation • To reconstruct infrastructure and other public utilities

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To assist in the physical and psychological rehabilitation of persons who suffered from the effects of disaster

Programs, Projects and Activities Thematic Area Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

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1. DRRM and CCA mainstreamed and integrated in local development policies, plans and budget 2. DRRM and CCA sensitive environment management

Accreditation of CSO members of MDRRMC Re-organization of MDMMRC Institutionalization of MDRRMO Updating of CLUP Updating of CDP Review of environmental policies, plans, programs and projects Reforestation/Greening Program Riverbank Stabilization Project Bantay Gubat Climate Resiliency Field Schools Climate Forum Implementation of Building Code Promotion of Green Technology Infrastructure Audit Redesign/Retro-fitting/Modification of Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment and Hazard Mapping Improvement of DRRM Database Installation of DRRM ICT System Improvement of AWS

3. Increased disaster resilience of infrastructure system 4. Community based and scientific DRRM-CCA assessment, mapping, analysis and monitoring are conducted and/ or improved 5. Communities have access to effective and applicable disaster risk financing and insurance 6. Monitoring, response, forecasting and early warning are established Disaster Preparedness

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7. Increased level of awareness and enhanced capacity of the community to the threats and impacts of all hazards 8. Communities are equipped with necessary skills and capacity and capacity to cope with the impacts of disasters

Promotion/Provision of Insurance Schemes Conduct of Advocacy/IEC on Insurance Schemes

Improvement of EWS Communication System Procurement of EWS Equipment and Facilities Improvement of Localized EWS Capacity Building on Hazard Monitoring Reproduction and Distribution of IEC Materials Conduct of Information Caravan Conduct of Barangay DRRM Trainings/Seminars

Conduct of Simulation Exercises/Drills Conduct of Training of Trainors on CBDRRM Conduct of ERT Trainings Conduct of ICS Trainings Conduct of Rapid and Post DANA Trainings Conduct of SAR Trainings Conduct of Family and Community Preparedness Trainings Conduct of Camp Coordination and Camp Management Trainings Conduct of Nutrition in Emergencies Trainings Conduct of Health and Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) Trainings Capacity Building for BDRRMCs

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9. Increased DRMM and CCA capacity of Local DRRM Councils and Offices

10. Developed and implemented comprehensive local preparedness and response policies, plans and systems

Disaster Response

11. Strengthened partnership and coordination among all key players and stakeholders 12. Well-established disaster response operations 13. Adequate and prompt assessment of needs and damages at all levels 14. Integrated and coordinated Search, Rescue and Retrieval (SRR) capacity 15. Evacuated safely and on time affected communities 16. Temporary shelter needs are adequately addressed

Programs/Projects/Activities29 Conduct of IEC and Trainings for Public and Private Sectors Updating of DRRM Plan Updating of Local CCA Plan Conduct of Risk Assessment Contingency Planning Inventory of Resources Procurement of Rescue Equipment and Supplies Procurement of Emergency Relief Goods and Supplies Procurement of Emergency Medicines and Medical Supplies Improvement of DRRM Operations Center Construction of Multi-Purpose Evacuation Centers Construction of DOpCen Warehouse Contingency Planning Enhancement of ICS Development of Standard Manual Operations for DOpCen Improvement of DRRM Communication System Organization of ERT Development of Guidelines for ERTs Technical Assistance to BLGUs Issuance of Localized Weather Advisories Provision of Localized Hazard Maps Conduct of IEC on Evacuation Routes/Plans Development of Protocols on Information Gathering and Reporting Development of Response Assessment Tools and Mechanisms Inventory of Resources Prepositioning of Resources Updating of DRRM Directory Development of Coordination Mechanism and Guidelines Activation of ICS Issuance of Public Advisories Activation of Relief Distribution System Activation of DANA Team Conduct of DANA Conduct of Search, Rescue and Retrieval

Coordination with other Agencies on Evacuation Activation of Evacuation System Conduct of Evacuation Activation of Evacuation Centers Provision of Temporary Shelters Procurement of Generator Sets Provision of Mobile Kitchen Construction of Evacuation Centers Improvement of Evacuation Centers Provision of Learning Areas in Evacuation Centers Provision of Space for Livestock in ECs

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Thematic Area

Outcome 17. Basic health services provided to affected population whether inside or outside ECs

Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

18. Disaster-affected population are in good mental and psychological state 19. Coordinated, integrated system for early recovery implemented on the local level 20. Damages, losses and needs assessed 21. Economic activities restored and, if possible, strengthened or expanded 22. DRRM/CCA elements incorporated in human settlement

23. Disaster and climate change-resilient and infrastructure reconstructed

24. A psychologically sound, safe and secured citizenry that is protected from the effects of disasters able to restore to normal functioning after each disaster

Programs/Projects/Activities29 Conduct of Livelihood Activities for Displaced Persons Provision of Disaster Health Services Emergency Repair of Water Systems Referral to other Health Facilities Clearing Operations Emergency Repair of Roads and Bridges Emergency Repair of Public Facilities Improvement of Access/Alternate Roads Psychosocial Services and Referral Conduct of Stress Debriefing

Conduct of Post-DANA Conduct of Early Recovery Planning Implementation of Temporary Livelihood Activities Cash for Work/Food for Work Conduct of Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Conduct of Strategic Action Planning Provision of Livelihood Programs Provision of Agricultural Inputs Provision of Assistance to Affected Families Provision of Credit Facilities Salvacion Core Shelter Assistance Program Improvement to Gawad Kalinga Relocation Site Salvacion Resettlement Project Implementation of Building Code Implementation of Zoning Ordinance Social Preparation Activities Cash for Work/Food for Work Repair/Rehabilitation of Public Infrastructure Rehabilitation of Irrigation Systems Construction of River Control Improvement of Drainage System Construction of Bridges Construction of Access Roads Implementation of Building Code Monitoring of Infrastructure Development Permits Dredging of Rivers Purchase of Heavy Equipment Conduct of Post-Disaster Needs Analysis Provision of Psychosocial Services Conduct of Psychosocial Services Trainings

2.2.4. Climate Change Adaptation Current and Future Climate Risks Historical and current extreme weather/climate event that have affected the municipality include El Ninorelated droughts and La Nina- related floods. Irosin is also is exposed to tropical cyclones and associated maximal values of 24-hour rains and winds, particular during the northeast monsoon season from October to February. From the period 1948 to 2006, there were 33 tropical cyclones that crossed the Province of Sorsogon or an average of one tropical cyclone every two years. For the same period, the number of Comprehensive Development Plan 2017 – 2022, Municipality of Irosin, Sorsogon

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tropical cyclone which crossed the province and 100 kilometers from boundaries was 140 tropical cyclones or an average of five every two years.30 One of the most intense tropical cyclone that directly crossed the municipality was Typhoon Dinang (Lee) on December 25, 1981 with a peak intensity of 150 kilometer per hour winds. In 2020, projected temperature increase is 0.8 ⁰C during the month of December to February, 1.0 ⁰C in the quarter from March to May, 0.8 ⁰C during the 3-month period from June to August and 0.8 ⁰C again from September to November. The highest increase in mean temperature is definitely during its warmest summer months. The projections for mean temperature increase in 2050 are quite higher with 1.8 ⁰C, 2.2 ⁰C, 1.9 ⁰C and 1.7 ⁰C in December to February, March to May, June to August, and September to November respectively. The highest projected increase is during the warmest months of March, April and May. Figure 4. Projected Change in Mean Temperature, Sorsogon

On the other hand, the projected increase in rainfall volume at 2020 climate change scenarios ranges from 2% in March to May to 23% in June to August. The middle values were projected at 13% in September to November and 19% in the quarter of December to February. Projected increase in rainfall Irosin in 2050 are higher with 11% in December to February, 20% in September to November, and 31% in June to August. The warm months of March to May will have a 12% decrease. A 19% increase in rainfall volume in December to February would most likely result to an increase of 200 mm rainfall volume in 2050. Figure 5. Projected Change in Mean Rainfall, Sorsogon

Indicated in the results of extreme daily temperature and rainfall- trends analysis is that the number of hot days and warm nights are increasing, with the number of cool days and cold night decreasing. Total rainfall shows an increasing trend, with also an increase in the number or frequency and intensity of extreme rain events. These indicate increasing maximum and minimum temperatures coupled with increasing rainfall and thus increasing flooding risk. Climate expert identified the following future risks: • Substantially increased rainfall, especially during the southwest monsoon (June to August), more flooding, particularly from June to August and even September, • Longer dry seasons with even less rainfall than at present level • Higher temperatures, bringing more evaporation and increased water requirements • Rain-fed agricultural areas will be severely affected • Harvested/collected rainwater will become less and groundwater sources will become lower • Standing crops could be unable to withstand flooding during the wetter southwest monsoon months 30

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Goals and Objectives The goal of the local climate change action plan is to enhance the adaptive capacity of communities, resilience of natural ecosystems, and sustainability of built environment to climate change. The general objectives for each strategic priority are to: • Ensure availability, stability, accessibility and affordability of safe and healthy food • Ensure that water resources are sustainable managed and with equitable access • Enhance resilience and stability of natural systems and communities • Reduce risk from climate and disasters • To develop promote and sustain climate change-resilient, eco-efficient and environment-friendly industries and services, and sustainable town Programs, Projects and Activities Outcome Enhanced CC resilience of agriculture production and distribution systems and farming communities

Sustainability of water supply and equitable access to safe and affordable water ensured Knowledge and capacity on water sector adaptation enhanced

Ecosystems protected, rehabilitated and ecological services restored

Outputs Enhance knowledge on the vulnerability of agriculture to the impacts of climate change Climate-sensitive agriculture and fisheries policies, plans and programs formulated Enhanced capacity for CCA and DRR of farming communities Enhanced social protection for farming communities Enabling policies for water resource management and adaptation created Water supply and demand management improved

Equitable access to sustainable water supply improved

Management and conservation of protected areas and forest areas improved

Environmental laws strictly implemented

CCA and DRR practiced by communities and sectors at all levels Health and social sector delivery

CCA-DRRM integrated in local plans

Programs/Projects/Activities Maintenance/Improvement of Climate Information Center Construction of Agro-Meteorological Station Conduct of Seasonal Climate Forum Conduct of Agricultural Plan Updating Workshop Conduct of Climate Resiliency Field Schools Promotion of Climate-Sensitive and Sustainable Farming Technologies Support to Crop Insurance Program Review of Local Water Resources Management Policies Profiling of Watershed, River Basin and Surface Waters Conduct of Water Supply and Demand Analysis Review of Management System of Water Service Providers Improvement/Rehabilitation of Rural Water System (RWS) Rehabilitation of Poblacion Water System Improvement of Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS) Conduct of Assessment/Inventory of BVNP Protected Area Conduct of Assessment/ Inventory of Timberland Areas Reforestation Project Preparation of Forest Land Use Plan Forest Patrolling and Biodiversity Monitoring Implementation of Forestry Code Implementation of NIPAS Act Implementation of Mining Act Updating of Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Revision/Updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plan Updating of Comprehensive Development Plan Updating of Municipal DRRM Plan

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Outcome system are responsive to climate change CC-adaptive settlements and services developed, promoted and adopted

Outputs Knowledge and capacity for CCA-DRRM developed and enhanced Public health surveillance system developed and implemented Health emergency response, preparedness and postdisaster management implemented Adaptive and secured settlement areas for vulnerable communities

Sustainable livelihood and jobs created from climate-smart industries and services

Increased productive employment and livelihood opportunities in climatesmart industries and services Infrastructure in municipality climate-proofed

Green municipality developed, promoted and sustained

CC adaptive housing and land use development implemented

Programs/Projects/Activities Refer to DRRM Programs, Projects and Activities Emerging and Re-emerging Infection Prevention and Control Services Disease Surveillance and Epidemic Management Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) Activities

Local Housing Program Program Salvacion Resettlement Project Construction of River Flood Control Dikes Rehabilitation of Central Business District Drainage System Review and updating of Local Investment Incentive Code

Implementation of Building Code and Promotion of Use of Green Technology Inventory, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Critical Facilities and Infrastructures Implementation of the Zoning Ordinance

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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

This sectoral plan deals with the infrastructure building programs of the local government. The plan plays a dual role in local development: it lays the physical base for the economic development of the municipality as well as provides the infrastructure support requirements of the social sector. Sector Profile The existing road networks of Irosin provide access to all its rural barangays to the urban center except for Cawayan, a mountain village. The Maharlika Highway is a main road artery linking the municipality to other places in the Philippines. The existing roads are classified into national, provincial, municipal and barangay roads. The national road has a length of 22.155 kilometers stretching from Bolos in the north to Casini in the south and from town center to Mapaso in the east. The provincial road in the municipality includes the Gulang-Gulang to Gabao road, Buenavista to Batang road and Bolos to Guruyan road with a total length of 5.945 kilometers. The existing roads within the poblacion are municipal roads with a total length of 7,927 kilometers. The roads classified as barangay roads have a total length of 51.621 kilometers. There is a private road leading to Mt. Jormajan with a total length of 1,399 kilometers. The total length of the road network in the municipality is 89.047 kilometers. 31 As to the type of road surface in 2014, 100% of the national roads are Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) and with Asphalt Armoring at Maharlika Highway. The whole length of the provincial roads and municipal roads are concreted. Only 58.3% of barangay roads are concreted while the remaining 41.7% are unpaved with gravel and earth surfacing. There are fifteen 15 bridges in the municipality and majority of which is along the national roads. Eleven bridges are permanent concrete bridges and four are spillways reinforced by culverts. Majority of the bridges has 15-ton load capacity. The mode of transportation in the inter-barangay mobility of people and products are mainly tricycles, jeepneys and trucks except for Cawayan – a barangay situated in the highland with no road serviceable to motorized vehicles. Tricycles are the most common mode of public transportation in the town proper. A road network system connects almost all the barangays to the Maharlika Highway and other national roads traversing the town. Land transportation facilities in the municipality include a temporary public transport terminal for jeepneys and tricycles along the sides of the public market, a private bus terminal, and four gas refilling stations. There are also automotive repair and vulcanizing shops for emergency and minor vehicle repairs. Electricity in the municipality is distributed to the 28 barangays of the municipality through the Sorsogon Electric Cooperative I (SORECO I), the local electric cooperative servicing the southern part of Sorsogon province. There is a total of 13,667 connections in the municipality as of 2015, of which 12,901 are residential, 441 are commercial, 22 are industrial, 134 are public buildings and 168 are for street lighting. The cost of electricity per kilowatt hour by type of consumer is P 9.61 for residential, P 7.23 for institutional, P 7.07 for industrial and P 7.83 for commercial users. 32 About 82.9% of households of Irosin have electricity in 2013. 33 The 2013 water facilities in Irosin are categorized into Level I, Level II and Level III water supply system. Of the total 11,023 households documented in 2013, there are 11.7% with Level I water supply system of which 190 households are using shallow wells, 476 using deep wells and 62 using developed spring. About 47.2% of households have Level II systems and 40.2% of households have piped-in water supply. Seventy two percent of urban households have Level III connection. In terms of access to toilets, 71.8% of households have sanitary toilets, 6.7% have unsanitary toilets while 21.5% have no toilets. 34

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Analysis Matrix Box 8. Infrastructure Analysis Matrix Observed Conditions Deteriorating public market facilities Increased traffic volume Lack of transport terminal and parking areas Lack of ample and safe water supply in certain areas Inadequate health facilities Inadequate public parks and playgrounds Inadequate burial grounds 80% of barangays roads are with earth or gravel surface Spillways are in place instead of bridges in some areas Certain production areas and barangay sites are without access roads The current need for urban road is 20.57 km and for rural road is 57.222

Implications Low local revenue

Policy Options Rehabilitation of public market facilities

Decreased mobility of people and produce Decreased mobility of people and produce

Improvement of Municipal Roads

Increased morbidity due to unsanitary conditions Lack of access to health services Limited recreational area for residents Congested cemeteries Decreased mobility of people and produce High transportation cost No mobility of people and produce during flooding

Establishment of transport terminal Revisit of local ordinance on parking regulation Construction or rehabilitation of water systems Construction or improvement of health facilities Establishment of parks and playgrounds Construction of public cemetery Concreting of barangay roads

Upgrading from spillway to bridges

High cost of hauling and Road opening transportation Construction of hanging bridges Mobility of people and Extension of road network produce is not optimized

Goals and Objectives The overarching goal for economic support infrastructure is to enhance economic prosperity by providing adequate infrastructure for production, distribution and consumption. For the social support infrastructure, the goal is to improve access to social development services. The General Welfare Goal and NPFP goals relevant to this sector are: to promote rational urban development, to preserve comfort and convenience, and to promote public safety. The general objectives are: • To enhance infrastructure and public works management • To regulate and ensure compliance to policies the infrastructure development and public works • To provide ample supply of irrigation to agricultural production areas • To increase the length of concreted barangay roads • To rehabilitate municipal roads • To extend the network of farm-to-market roads • To construct river control and flood mitigating infrastructure • To construct and maintain government facilities • To construct or enhance health service facilities • To construct or rehabilitate water systems • To construct sports and recreational facilities • To provide additional burial grounds

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Programs, Projects and Activities: Economic Support Infrastructure Programs Engineering and Infrastructure Management

Construction Repair/ Restoration/ Rehabilitation of Irrigation Systems

Road Opening/Concreting/ Rehabilitation of Farm-toMarket Roads and Access Roads

Bridge Construction

Spillways, Footbridges and Pathways

Flood Control, Slope Protection and Drainage Infrastructure

Transport Facilities

Projects Infrastructure and Public Works Management Engineering Services Enforcement of Zoning Regulations Enforcement of Building Regulations Rehabilitation of Tabon-tabon CIS Rehabilitation of Burabod-San Julian CIS Rehabilitation of Caracdacan CIS Rehabilitation of Bulawan CIS Rehabilitation of Buenavista CIS Rehabilitation of Gabao CIS Rehabilitation of Gulang-gulang CIS Rehabilitation of Carriedo CIS Construction of Linan-Linan, Tabon-Tabon Irrigation System Construction of Batang Gumapia SWIP Construction of Monbon Irrigation System Installation of Pump Irrigation for Open Source Installation of Solar Powered Irrigation System Concreting of San Pedro-Sagap, Macawayan FMR, Phase I Road Opening of San Pedro-Sagap, Macawayan FMR, Phase II Road Opening of Milabigan, Carriedo-Patag FMR Road Opening of Irosin Lake-Cadacan River FMR Road Opening of Patag-Cawayan FMR Construction of Gulang-gulang FMR Concreting of Talistison, Mapaso FMR Construction of San Julian-San Pedro-Burabod, Bagsangan Road Concreting of Irosin Lake Road Road Opening of Mapaso-Irosin Lake Access Road Concreting of Mapaso, Monbon FMR Rehabilitation of Tinampo-Cogon Road Concreting of San Pedro-AH 26 Access Road Rehabilitation of Municipal Roads Concreting of Barangay Roads Construction of Liang Bridge Construction of Bacolod-Carriedo Bridge Construction of Patag-Cawayan Bridge Construction of Gabao-Tongdol Bridge Construction of Tongdol-Gumapia Bridge Construction of Ranggas, Monbon Spillway Construction of Ranggas, Patag Spillway Construction of Footbridges Concreting of Pathways Rehabilitation of Poblacion Drainage System Rehabilitation of San Agustin-San Juan-San Julian Creek Canal Construction/Rehabilitation of Barangay Drainage System Construction of River Control Construction of Slope Protection Dredging of Cadacan River and Tributaries Procurement of Heavy Equipment Procurement of Lot and Construction of Integrated Transport Terminal Construction of Parking Facilities Construction/Improvement of Pedestrian Facilities

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Programs, Projects and Activities: Social Support Infrastructure Programs Government Infrastructure

Health Infrastructure

Water Systems

Sports and Recreational Facilities Burial Grounds

Projects Procurement and Development of Lot for Government Facilities Improvement/Repair of Multi-Purpose Municipal Building and LGU Offices Construction/Improvement of Boundary Markers Improvement of Multi-Purpose Auditorium Construction of Community Center Improvement of Hin-ay Training Center Maintenance of Irosin Landmark Procurement of Generator Set Construction of Municipal Multi-Purpose Building Construction of Barangay Multi-Purpose Buildings Improvement of Barangay Multi-Purpose Auditoriums Construction of Multi-Purpose Waiting Sheds Donation of Lot to for National Government Agencies Offices Construction of Facilities for Aged, Infirmed and Disadvantaged Compliance of Public Buildings and Facilities to RA 7277 or Magna Carta for Disabled Persons Improvement of Rural Health Unit Construction of TB-DOTS Center Provision of Breastfeeding Corners in Public Offices and Facilities Rehabilitation of Barangay Health Centers Construction of Barangay Health Station – San Juan Construction of Barangay Health Station – Tabon-tabon Construction of Barangay Health Station – San Agustin Construction of Barangay Health Station – San Pedro Construction of Barangay Health Station – Buenavista Construction of Barangay Health Station – Bagsangan Construction of Barangay Health Station – Bulawan Rehabilitation of Poblacion Water System Construction of Barangay Level II Water System Rehabilitation of Barangay Level II Water System Construction of Level II Water System - Cogon-Tinampo Construction of Level II Water System – Tabon-tabon Construction of Level II Water System – Bulawan Construction of Level II Water System – Liang Construction of Level II Water System – Gumapia Construction of Water System – Tourism Destinations Maintenance of Parks and Plazas Construction of Play Apparatus Establishment of Public Parks and Playgrounds Procurement and Development of Lot for Public Cemetery Improvement of Public Cemetery

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2.4.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Mitigating and preventive measures for the anticipated environmental implications of all development activities within the municipality are addressed in this sectoral plan. The plan also embodies programs for maintaining and preserving the quality of natural resources and for rehabilitating degraded environments to enable them to support the requirements of socio-economic development and ecological balance across generations. This sector also looks after certain types of natural resources that provide noneconomic ecological services such as wildlife and biologically diverse ecosystems. The preservation, conservation and management of protected areas within the territorial jurisdiction of the LGU are central concerns of this plan. Sector Profile Land Use Agricultural lands dominate the landscape of the municipality with a total aggregate area of 12,014.87 hectares or 79.57% of the total land area. The agricultural lands are primarily devoted to permanent crops of palay, coconut and other crops. Vegetables, citrus, fruit trees, bananas and root crops are either found in areas not planted to permanent crops or serves as intercrop on coconut lands.35 Agricultural lands can be found in all barangays except in the urban barangays of San Julian, San Juan and San Agustin. The second dominant land use is forestlands with an approximate area of 2,336.71 hectares or 15.48% of the total land area. Lands with forest cover include protection lands or NIPAS areas which is part of the BVNP with an area of 1,045.7132 hectares located in Cogon. Significant forest cover in non-NIPAS areas can be found in BVNP buffer zones in Cogon, Monbon, Bagsangan, Patag and Mapaso, in Mt. Jormajam in Bolos and Cogon, in Mt. Maraot Banwa in Tabon-tabon and Cawayan. These non-NIPAS forest have an estimated area of 1,291 hectares. Urban use areas comprise only 3.1% of the total land area or 467.159 hectares. Residential areas covers 318.582 hectares, followed by roads and infrastructures with 90.917 hectares, institutional areas with 47.562 hectares, commercial areas with 6.861 hectares, parks and playgrounds with 3.178 hectares and industrial sites with 0.06 hectares. The banks or easement of rivers and creeks are categorized under water uses and covers 257.75 hectares or 1.71% of the total land area. There are only 5 hectares each of land used for agro-industrial and tourism purposes. Categorized under other uses are cemeteries with 2.77 hectares, dumpsite/sanitary landfills with 1.87 hectares and vacant lots with 7.84 hectares. Forestlands Irosin’s lands that are classified as forest lands have a total area of 2,061.4658 hectares or 13.65% of the municipal land area.36 The Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (BVNP) which is classified as a protected area 37 has an area of 1,045.7132 hectares. Lands classified as timberlands can be found in Mt. Maraot Banwa, Tabon-tabon with an area of 372.0559 hectares, in Cawayan with almost 400 hectares, in Mt. Jormajan, Bolos with an area of 167.4083 hectares and in Liang with 76.4970 hectares. The protected area or NIPAS area in the municipality is the Bulusan Volcano Natural Park located at barangay Cogon with an area of 1,045.71 hectares. The BVNP consists of montane and lowland forest in a mountain complex covering the municipalities of Irosin, Juban, Casiguran, Barcelona and Bulusan with a total area of 3,673.29 hectares. Biodiversity profile of the BVNP includes threatened bird species of Philippine Duck, Philippine Hawk-eagle, and Flame-breasted Fruit-Dove as well as restricted-range bird like Luzon Bleeding-Heart, Luzon Hornbill and others. Mammals that have been recorded include

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Philippine Brown Deer, Philippine Warty Pig and the threatened Giant Cloud Rat. Endemic herpetofauna include forest frogs, tree skinks and the threatened Sailfin Water Lizard. 38 Adjacent to the protected area are forest areas in alienable and disposable lands located in Cogon, Monbon, Bagsangan, Patag and Mapaso with an area of 313.41.25 hectares. Forest areas can also be found in Mt. Jormajan located in Bolos and Cogon and in the Mt. Maraot Banwa mountain ranges in Cawayan and Tabon-tabon in timberlands and alienable and disposable lands. The Mt. Jormajam forest cover is about 224.75 hectares while the Mt. Maraot Banwa forest is 790.14 hectares. The total area of non-NIPAS forest areas is 1,290.99 hectares. The old growth diptherocarp forests are nearly gone in these areas except for the residual regenerating second growth forests and forests under rehabilitation planted to mahogany, gemelina, acacia, narra and other tree species. Threatened endemics that occur in BVNP can be possibly found in these areas. The existing primary and residual forest vegetation in these nonNIPAS areas rationalizes forest protection. The remaining forests are already at a risk from illegal tree cutting, slash and burn farming, conversion of forest lands into agricultural uses and indiscriminate extraction of minor forest products. These degenerate practices hasten the forest denudation and loss of biological diversity. It is most important that these practices must be curtailed or stopped to prevent further degradation of the flora, fauna and soil composition of the municipality. Likewise, this upland ecosystem plays a great part in the air and water quality of the lowland ecosystem of the municipality. Water Resources Water resources are abundant in Irosin. The most prominent water resource is the extensive river system of the municipality. The sources of the creeks and streams, which are the main feeders of the river network, are springs which are located in the upland and hilly landscapes of volcanic hill landforms. This spring source of the riparian system has an elevation range from a low 35 to a high 370 meters elevation level. The total length of rivers is 68.43 kilometers, the total length of creeks is 46.51 kilometers and there is 12.72 kilometers of dry creek. The Irosin riparian system has an approximate total length of 127.66 kilometers. Cadac-an River is the namesake of the Cadac-an Watershed which traverses Irosin, Juban and portions of Bulusan, Bulan and Casiguran with an estimated total area of 21,567 hectares. The Cadac-an watershed in Irosin covers 10,356 hectares or 69% of Irosin’s land area. The watershed starts at the slopes of Bulusan Volcano and Mt. Maraot Banwa. The slopes to the east and south of Mt. Maraot Banwa as well as the hills of Casini and Salvacion drains to the watersheds of the municipalities of Sta. Magdalena, Matnog and Bulan. The easements of Cadac-an River, other major rivers, creeks and lakes with an approximate area of 257.75 hectares are also considered as protection lands. Lowland Ecosystem39 The Irosin Caldera dominates the lowland ecosystem where various creeks, streams and rivers crisscross the sprawling valley floor. This ecosystem is classified into agricultural areas, built-up/urban areas and inland waters. The agricultural areas are divided into areas of sustainable land use, under-utilized land and over used lands. The agricultural production areas are mostly areas of sustainable land use planted to palay, coconut and other crops. The under-utilized lands are situated in the upper and lower river terraces suitable for irrigated rice lands but are planted to perennial trees and areas suitable to annual crops but are planted to coconut. The most common over-used lands are those areas with more than 18% slope suitable for production forests or should be maintained as forest but are planted with perennial crops. The present attitude of farmers towards crop production is already depleting the soil quality. High yielding variety seeds that are dependent on a large quantity of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides are utilized thereby upsetting the soil pH, fouling the air quality and contaminating the creeks and streams due to the over reliance to pesticides. Thus, even endemic fishes in the rice paddies, rivers and other inland waters 38 39

Mallari, Tabaranza, Crosby, Key Conservation Sites in the Philippines (Bookmark Inc., Makati City, 2001) CLUP 2001

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are already gone. The mono-cropping practices and inappropriate farming technologies have aggravated further the already deteriorating state of the agricultural production areas. In the built-up/urban areas the concentrations of human settlements, commerce, industry and public and private services are found. It is also the educational centers are situated as well as the seat of the governance of the municipality. This concentration of the human activity in the valley floor affects the lowland environment. It is a must that proper and appropriate waste disposal, farming practices and use of environmentally friendly products must be affected to negate the accumulation of pollution in the soil and water. Solid Waste Management In built-up areas, the most pressing environmental concern is the increasing volume of solid waste being generated by the growing number of household and commercial establishments. The per capita waste generation is rising as more Irosinians adopt a consumerist lifestyle and prefer disposable or single-use products and non-biodegradable packaging materials. A waste characterization study in 2002 showed that about 86% by weight of solid waste from households is organic materials, approximately 10% is recyclable and only 4% is residual waste. The study showed that 96% of solid waste from households is recoverable resource and only a small fraction is fit for final disposal. The LGU of Irosin has over the years been implementing programs for solid waste management and urban area beautification. In urban centers, a team of street sweepers is tasked with the cleaning, greening and beautification of the Central Business District, municipal streets, urban recreational spaces, civil cemetery and the public market. Collection and transport of solid waste are provided in the urban barangays and three rural barangays by a fleet of LGU garbage trucks. A final disposal facility is maintained at a 3-hectare site in Barangay Patag Ecological Park. In terms of practice of disposal by households in 2013, 29.8% are collected by municipal and barangay LGUs, 9.1% are by storage, 51.4% by composting, 6% is by open dumping and 3.5% is by open burning40. Goals and Objectives The General Welfare Goal of enhancing the right of the people to a balanced ecology and the NPFP principle of ensuring environmental stability and ecological integrity are the goals for the ENR sector. The general objectives of the sector are: • To institutionalize ENR governance • To adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological management of solid waste • To protect forest and increase vegetation cover • To maintain a balanced urban ecosystem • To institutionalize watershed-based water resource management • To promote continuous education, information and dissemination on ENR management Programs, Projects and Activities Programs ENR Governance Ecological Solid Waste Management

Projects Institutionalization of MENRO Source Reduction

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Activities Creation of MENRO Creation of Solid Waste Management Unit Conduct of Waste Characterization Study Composting Recycling Segregation at Source Solid Waste Collection and Transport Establishment/Maintenance Materials Recovery Facilities Conversion of Waste Provision of Temporary Residual Containment Area

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Final Disposal

Ecosystem Protection and Management

Post-Closure Rehabilitation of Disposal Facility Education and Public Information Urban Ecosystem

Biodiversity, Forest Ecosystem and Watershed Management

Other Waste Processing Activities Improvement of Final Disposal Facility Expansion of Final Disposal Facility Handling and Disposal of Special Waste Improvement of Ecological Park Clean-up Drive and IEC Area Beautification Urban Greening Conduct of Gawad Galing Barangay - InterBarangay Environment Development Pollution Control Reforestation (NGP and REDD+) Tree Planting Activities Forest Patrolling and Biodiversity Monitoring Bantay Gubat PAMB Activities Forest Land Use Planning Construction of Temporary Wildlife Rescue Center Lakes and Rivers Protection Watershed Characterization Watershed Management Planning Regulation of Quarrying Activities Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

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2.5.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

This plan focuses on strengthening the capability of the LGU organization to effectively manage planned growth and development in the municipality. The key areas of concern of this sectoral plan are: enhancing the LGU’s effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of basic services and facilities; raising the capability of the LGU in planning, development-oriented public investment programming and budgeting, implementation and monitoring and evaluation; strengthening the capability of the LGU to generate and manage financial resources; and promoting the involvement of private sectors in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of different sectoral programs, projects and activities. Sector Profile Local governance is divided into two major local government functions namely local administration and local legislation. The overall local administrative functions are assumed by the mayor specifically the implementation of the local policies and development plans and the supervision and control over the entire local government personnel including the local police force. The local government policies, program, projects and activities are carried out with the backstop of all concerned departments. The formulation and enactment of local policies in the form of ordinances and resolutions is the function of the Sangguniang Bayan composed of the vice-mayor as the presiding officer, eight elected councilors and two ex-officio members. The municipal federation president of the Kabataang Barangay and the municipal president of the League of Barangays are the two ex-officio members of the Sangguniang Bayan. The Sangguniang Bayan members hold also positions as chairpersons or members of different working committees of the local legislative council and assigned to a cluster of barangays to monitor community affairs and the implementation of different programs, projects and activities of the municipality and the barangays. The functional structure of the local government unit is separated into executive and legislative offices wherein both branches observe some levels of autonomy as a way of practicing separation of powers and checks and balances. The major offices are the Office of the Mayor, the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan, the Municipal Treasury Office, the Municipal Assessor’s Office, the Office of the Municipal Accountant, the Office of the Municipal Budget Officer, the Municipal Planning and Development Office, the Office of the Local Civil Registrar, the Municipal Information Office, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the four key service offices namely the Municipal Health Office, the Municipal Agriculture Office, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and the Office of the Municipal Engineer. Under the Office of the Mayor are the Municipal Administrator, the Secretary to the Mayor, the Administrative Assistant and the Human Resource Management Officer. Attached to this office also are the Business and Licensing Section, the Market and Slaughterhouse Section and the Municipal Nutrition Action Office. The Municipal Administrator look into the day to day affairs and activities of the local government as the operations person of the local chief executive. The Secretary to the Mayor acts as the executive secretary setting-up appointments and documents and secures records and minutes of meetings involving the local chief executive, prepares communications and entertains visitors in the office. The Human Resource Management Office secures personnel profile and coordinates with the Personnel Selection Board and the local office of the Civil Service Commission regarding placement, appointments, promotion and career information assistance of local government personnel. The Administrative Assistants and Clerks assist the office in the preparation of payrolls, vouchers and other administrative documents and procure office supplies. The attached sections at the Office of the Mayor namely the Municipal Permits and Licensing Section process permits and licenses of business establishments, tricycles, bicycles and animal drawn carts. The Market and Slaughterhouse Section oversee the operations of the public market and the municipal slaughterhouse. The Municipal Nutrition Action Office attends to and coordinates the Municipal Nutrition Program. The Office of the Sangguniang Bayan is composed of the Office of the Vice- Mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan Members and the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan Secretary. The local legislative council function is the formulation, preparation and approval of municipal ordinances and resolutions. Local policies enacted originate from the Sangguniang Bayan and the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan through the

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secretary of the local legislative council keep and secure all municipal ordinances and resolutions passed and approved. Attached to the Sangguniang Bayan is the Municipal Public Library. The Municipal Treasurer’s Office assumes the local revenue collection and disbursement while the Municipal Assessor’s Office administers the appraisal and assessment of real properties for valuation and tax purposes. The Office of the Budget Officer prepares the municipal budget and reviews the budget prepared by the different barangays of the municipality. The Office of the Municipal Accountant assumes the nitty-gritty work of bookkeeping, installation of financial system for internal control, secures financial books and prepares the regular financial records. These local offices have functions that deal with revenue generation and fiscal management. The Municipal Planning and Development Office and the Office of the Municipal Engineer share and coordinate their tasks directly on development planning, project feasibility study and project proposal preparation, engineering design, infrastructure project implementation and supervision and on project monitoring and evaluation. The Local Civil Registry Office maintains records and documents on birth and death of people in the municipality and civil cases. The Municipal Information Office oversees public information and coordinates with different offices regarding the dissemination of important matters that needs public knowledge particularly local government policies, programs and projects. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is tasked with setting the direction, development, implementation and coordination of disaster risk management programs. The frontline offices of the local government in the delivery of basic public services are the Municipal Agriculture Office, the Municipal Health Office and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. The Municipal Agriculture Office task is geared towards agricultural productivity improvement through the provision of goods and services ranging from farm inputs distribution, farm technology extension services and the establishments of demonstration farms, nurseries and on farm pre and post production facilities. The Municipal Health Office provides basic health services on primary health care and public health specifically on maternal and child health care, water and sanitation, nutrition, family planning, expanded program of immunization and preventive medicine. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office conducts training and counseling for disadvantage sectors and extends emergency assistance including relief and rehabilitation services during calamities. Protection and welfare of children, youth and disadvantage women, persons with disability and elderly are primary concerns of this office. In 2016, the number of plantilla positions of the Local Government Unit is 151. There is a total of 27 key positions, 59 technical support staff and 56 administrative positions while nine are vacant positions. Irosin is a second-class municipality with a total operating income of P 114,831,093.85 in 2015. The two revenue sources are local sources and external sources. Locally generated income comprises tax which is 4.7% of the total income and non-tax revenues which is 5.8%. Revenues from external sources consist of share from Internal Revenue Allotment which is 88.8% of the total income in 2015. The total current operating expenditures in 2015 is P 83,931,685.55 of which 65.3% is expended on General Public Services, 1.7% for Education, Culture and Sports 3and Manpower Development, 10.2% on Health and Nutrition, 4.57% for Housing and Community Development, 6.94% for Social Services and Social Welfare, 10.38% for Economic Services and 0.73% for Debt Service. Table 8. Financial Management Indicators Indicator Total LGU income (millions) Proportion of tax revenue to total income Proportion of non-tax revenue to total income Proportion of tax and non-tax revenue to total income Actual RPT collection (millions)

2011 87.55351 5.1 6.4 11.5 2.6985571

2012 89.08751 4.7 7.0 11.7 2.238621

2013 91.45406 5.8 6.8 12.6 2.991895

2014 101.8232 5.2 5.8 10.9 2.359621

Goals and Objectives The goals of the institutional sector are to promote the value of transparency, accountability and people’s participation in local governance, as well as to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the LGU organization. The general objectives are:

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To enhance the exercise of general supervision and control over all PPAs and activities of the municipal government To enhance management and administration-related programs and projects To increase the legislative output of Sangguniang Bayan To increase tax collection To ensure proper custody and management of funds and government properties To enhance valuation and assessment services of real properties for taxation purposes To enhance the internal audit services To enhance the budgeting and appropriations services To update all development plans and investment programs To enhance monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for PPAs implemented To enhance people’s participation in local governance To enhance civil registration program To enhance public information and community liaison services

Programs, Projects and Activities Programs Executive Governance Program

Management and Administration Program

Legislative Program

Treasury Operations Program

Appraisal and Assessment Program

Projects/Activities/Services General Management and Supervision Enforcement of Laws and Ordinances Delivery of Basic Service and Facilities Counterpart Funding of NGO and NGA Programs and Projects Land Titling Program Barangay Visitation Human Resource Management Government Procurement Local Special Bodies Activities Purchase of LGU Service Vehicles Repair and Maintenance of LGU Service Vehicles Provision of Honorarium to NGA Personnel Creation of Internal Audit Services Office Management and Administration Development Enhancement of Competencies and Skills of Municipal Employees Preparation and Innovation of Strategies on PPA Implementation Consultative Planning and Meeting with Municipal Officials/Employees Assessment and Monitoring of PPAs of Various LGU Departments Administrative Support on DRRM Permits and Licensing Installation of Electronic Business Permits and Licensing System Enactment of Ordinances and Approval of Resolutions Approval of Annual and Supplemental Budgets Legislative Secretariat CSO Accreditation Installation of Electronic Legislative Tracking System Updating of Revenue Code Codification of Ordinances Maintenance of Public Library Tax Collection Tax Campaign Safekeeping and Disbursement of Funds Inspection and Inventory of Local Government Property Installation of Electronic Treasury Operations Management System Appraisal and Assessment Operation Field Inspection Tax Mapping Records Management General Revision of RPTA

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Programs Financial Accounting and Reporting Program

Budgeting Management Program

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Program

Civil Registry Program

Public Information Program

Projects/Activities/Services Reconstruction of Poblacion Base Map Reviewing, Evaluation and Certification of Disbursement Vouchers Recording of Approved Obligation Slip Posting/Recording Government Transactions Preparation of Financial Reports Submission of Report/Document to COA and Government Agencies Installation of E-NGAS Planning and Budget Linkaging Budget Preparation Budget Review Budget Implementation/ Execution Budget Accountability Preparation of Investment Programs Updating of Comprehensive Development Plan Conduct of Continuing Studies and Researches Monitoring and Evaluation of Development PPAs Reactivation of Local Project Monitoring Committee Promotion of Peoples Participation MDC Activities CSO Empowerment Activities Community-Based Management Information System Revision of CLUP and Zoning Ordinance - Mainstreaming DRR-CCA Registration of Civil Registry Documents Implementation of RA 9048 (Correction of Documents) PHILCRIS Program Implementation Conduct of Civil Mass Wedding Provision of Public Information (Print, Radio, TV and Social Media) Community Liaison Public Information During Disasters

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