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

COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT

PLAN 2017-2022


1. 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 Success Indicators Current Rating

Gap

God-loving Low crime incidence 6 4

No armed insurgency activities 8 2

No users/pushers of dangerous drugs 6 4

Properly regulated gaming/amusement activities 7 3

Local culture and heritage promoted 7 3

Globally-competitive

Adequate school facilities and personnel 7 3

High participation rate in schools 7 3

Access to tertiary education made available 9 1

Access to technical/vocational trainings available 7 3

High literacy rate 9 1

Public and school libraries well maintained 5 5

Gender-sensitive

Gender disparity in schools/employment eliminated 5 5

Decreased cases of violence against women and children 8 2

Participative CSO/PO/NGO participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of government programs and projects

7 3

Healthy Low incidence of diseases 6 4

Low incidence of malnutrition 6 4

Adequate health facilities and personnel 6 4

Health insurance coverage for all 6 4

Adequate safe water supply available 6 4

Adequate sanitary facilities 6 4

Physical fitness activities well attended 7 3

Sports promotion and development pursued 7 3

Low incidence of mental illness 7 3


1.3.2. Local Economy

Box 2. Vision-Reality Gap, Local Economy


Gap

Progressive

Optimally utilized farm lands 6 4

High agricultural production 6 4

High income per capita 5 5

Food self-sufficiency attained 6 4

Low poverty and hunger incidence 6 4

High employment rate 6 4

Increased number of small entrepreneurs 5 5

Increased number of agro-industrial establishments 6 4

Increased local and foreign tourist arrival 4 6

Banks and other financial institutions available 8 2

Well distributed farm lands 9 1

Cooperativism widely accepted 8 2

Availability of non-farm jobs 5 5

Support facilities for informal businesses and small enterprises provided

4 6

Opportunities for self-employment assured 4 6

“One-stop shops” available 7 3

Investment and job placement services available 5 5

1.3.3. Condition of Built and Natural Environment

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


Gap

Livable

Structural safety standards complied by buildings 6 4

Traffic related accidents decreased 5 5

Adequate irrigation systems 3 7

Adequate farm to market roads 7 3

Adequate post-harvest facilities 6 4

Adequate public markets 5 5

Adequate tourism support facilities 5 5

Complete coverage of electric power 8 2

Information and communication systems in place 4 6

Pedestrian, traffic and transportation facilities provided 5 5

Flood control and drainage structures functional 6 4

Well-lighted streets 7 3

Adequate facilities for police services 5 5

Well-maintained jails and detention cells 4 6

With fire station and fire-fighting equipment 5 5

Adequate court facilities 5 5

Facilities to prevent and rehabilitate drug abuse available 0 10

Rehabilitation centers for vagrants, beggars, street children and juvenile delinquents in place

0 10

Well provided access facilities for the handicapped and elderly in public places and buildings

0 10

Clean functional public latrines 5 5

Public parks and recreational facilities established 6 4

Historical sites and landmarks preserved and maintained 8 2

Adequate housing 6 4



Gap

Adequate administrative buildings 7 3

Plenty of greeneries in public and private places 6 4

Protected areas well protected 6 4

Greenhouse gas emission decreased 4 6

Productive agricultural lands delineated and protected 5 5

Urban expansion areas adequate to accommodate future growth 5 5

Solid waste management system in place 6 4

Air and water pollution-free environment 4 6

Watershed management system in place 3 7

Sustainable farming practices adopted 2 8

Resilient Disaster-prepared communities 7 3

Institutional ability to respond to disasters 4 6

Increased capacity to recover after disaster 3 7

Increased adaptive capacity to climate change 2 8

1.3.4. Quality of Local Leadership

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


Gap

Just Venue for airing complaints and grievances available 7 3

Adequate social protection services for marginalized sector 7 3

Functional barangay justice system 8 2

Increased capacity to resolve local conflicts 8 2

Accountable

Updated land use plan 1 9

Updated development plan 3 7

DRR and CCA mainstreamed in local plans 5 5

Annual budget operationalizes local plans 8 2

Balanced budget 7 3

Increased local revenue collection efficiency 5 5

Improved local revenue sourcing 5 5

Financial targets attained within time frame 6 4

Physical targets attained within time frame 3 7

Transparent

Public consultation an integrated part of LGU decision-making process

8 2

Transparency in government transactions an established practice 8 2

Feedback mechanism in place 7 3


2. 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 Number WHO Standards Actual Ratio

Doctor 1 1:20,000 1:56,662

Nurse 2 1:20,000 1:28,331

Rural Health Midwife 9 1:5,000 1:6,296

Medical Technologist 1 1:20,000 1:56,662

Rural Sanitary Inspector 1 1:20,000 1:56,662

Dentist 1 1:50,000 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 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Households with sanitary toilets 68.29 70.67 72.09 71.82 77.68

Households with access to safe water 84.2 84.78 87.98 87.33

Malnutrition rate, children 0-5 y/o4 12.5 11.45 10.88 10.24 8.46 12.64

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


Indicator3 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Malnutrition rate, children 6-12 y/o 13.04 11.68 13 13.15 12.54 13.78

Child mortality rate 2.6 2.8 10.6 8.9

Child morbidity rate 62.6 76 99 109 218.6 585

Infant mortality rate 5.8 12.2 6.06 5.6 12.4

Maternal mortality rate 0 0 1.5 0.8 0 0

Deliveries in Health Facilities 72.1 80.40 87 91.5 95 99

Fully Immunized Child 86 95 74 99 105 66

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate 23.7 38.2 39.4 41.6 44 41

Dengue cases 5 0 0 8 3 69

Number of citizens with Philhealth 5,818 10,486 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 non-communicable 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

Causes Implications Policy Options

Incidence of maternal deaths

Limited access to sexual and reproductive health care services

Poor health condition Low life expectancy High morbidity rate Premature mortality

Enhanced pre-natal and post-partum care services

Intensified campaign for facility-based delivery

Full implementation of RH Law

High incidence of child morbidity Incidence of child mortality

Poor environmental sanitation

Provision of access to safe water

Provision of access to sanitary toilets

Micronutrient deficiency

Micronutrient supplementation

Insufficient food intake Food assistance

Limited access to health care services

Expanded immunization program

Parent’s lack of knowledge on proper health care and nutrition

Conduct of health advocacy and IEC

Inadequate health personnel

Provision of additional health personnel

Inadequate health facilities

Construction/Improvement of health facilities

Provision of access to safe water


Observed Condition


Prevalence of communicable diseases

Poor environmental sanitation

Provision of access to sanitary toilets


Provision of universal health insurance coverage

Enhanced communicable diseases control

Lack of knowledge on proper health care

Conduct of health advocacy and IEC



Training of health personnel

Inadequate health facilities


Prevalence of lifestyle diseases

Unhealthy lifestyle Healthy lifestyle program


Cancer prevention and control program

Provision of universal health insurance coverage

Inadequate program for mental health care




Inadequate treatment program on substance abuser

Inadequate number of health workers



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


• 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 Projects Activities

Maternal Health Pre-natal care to pregnant women

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

Facility-based delivery

Delivery services

Hiring of nurse and midwife for BEMONC

Hiring of 5 midwives for lying-in facility

Procurement of lying-in IT equipment

Post-partum care Home visits

Provision of ferrous and vitamin A for post-partum women

Provision of breast-feeding corner in public facilities and offices

Family Planning Master listing of Women of Reproductive Age

Provision of FP commodities

Advocacy campaign on modern FP methods

Child Health New Born Screening

Procurement of NBS kit

Procurement of hearing test machine

Conduct of NBS IEC

Expanded immunization

Immunization of children 0-1-year-old

School-based immunization to 5-18 years old

Garantisadong Pambata

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



Communicable Diseases Control

Schistosomiasis Control

Mass drug administration

Surveillance and treatment of schistosomiasis cases

Procurement of bathroom weighing scale

Conduct of IEC

Elimination of snail sites

Filaria Control Filaria surveillance

Rabies Control

Master listing dog bites cases

Conduct of IEC

National Tuberculosis Program

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

STI and HIV-AIDS Control

Screening of pregnant women for STI/HIV

Conduct of symposium to high school students

Treatment of identified cases

STI/HIV awareness campaign

Acute Respiratory Infection Program

Identification and treatment of ARI cases

Control of Diarrheal Diseases

Identification and treatment of cases

Home teaching on home remedies

Weekly tracking of cases

Conduct of IEC

Local water quality monitoring

Dengue Prevention and Control

Treatment and referral of cases

Conduct of IEC and awareness campaign

Clean up drive

Surveillance of cases

Non-Communicable Disease Control

Healthy Lifestyle Program

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

Cancer Prevention and Control

Advocacy campaign

Treatment and referral

Cervical cancer screening

Mental Health Program

Master listing of persons with mental illness

Provision of medicines

Referral of mentally ill patients

Linkaging with MSWDO

Home visits

Environmental Sanitation

Provision of Safe Water

Master listing of households

Monitoring and inspection of water potability

Construction/Improvement of Level II, III water system

Provision of Sanitary Toilet Facilities

Advocacy on the construction of toilets

Construction of household toilets

Construction of communal toilets

Food Sanitation Survey and master listing of food establishments

Regular inspection of food establishments

Conduct of food handlers class

Issuance of sanitary permits

Other Services Kalusugan Pangkalahatan

Consultation of PHIC/NHTS patients

Enhancement of CHTs



Conduct of Oplan Check-up caravan

Medical missions

ILHZ-BIMS and LHB Activities

Other downloaded PPAs from DOH

Blood Donation Advocacy campaign on voluntary blood donors

Mobile blood donation and recruitment program

Laboratory Works Laboratory examination for diagnostic purposes

Persons with Disabilities

Master listing of PWDs

Physical assessment of PWDs

Referral, evaluation and management of cases

Immunization of PWDs

Orientation of PWDS

Linkaging with MSWDO

Senior Citizens Immunization of senior citizens

Consultation and referral

PHIC Enrolment of indigent households to PHIC

Enrolment of BHW and BNS to PHIC

Substance Abuse Services

Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users

Emerging and Re-emerging Infection Prevention and Control Services

Surveillance

Conduct of IEC

Health Emergency Services

Provision of medical services during disaster

Health Facilities Enhancement


Nutrition Services

Micronutrient Supplementation

Conduct of regular Operation Timbang

Provision of micronutrients

Supplemental milk feeding

Food Assistance Barangay health and nutrition symposia

Nutri-Kasakob care

Feeding activities

Nutrition Education

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


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 classroom-student 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 2011-2012 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

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


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 Implications Policy Options/ Interventions

Inadequate school buildings and classrooms Use of makeshift classrooms No classrooms to accommodate Kindergarten classes

Classrooms not conducive to learning Over-crowded classrooms

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

39 out of 331 public school classrooms are dilapidated

Classrooms not conducive to learning Unsafe occupancy of school children

Repair/renovation/replacement of classrooms

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

Hinders the construction of new classrooms allocated for the school by DepEd

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

Majority of public schools has no e-classrooms or library

Students are deprived of access to online learning resources and new technologies

Construction of e-classrooms or libraries with Internet access

Lack of school facilities such as home economics room, EPP building, science and laboratory room and office

Learning process is affected due to lack of support facilities

Construction of school facilities

Public school sites are not titled to DepEd

Constraint in the construction of new classrooms from DepED and other external funding source

Donation of school sites to DepEd

Presence of informal settlers in ES sites

Lesser area for school physical improvement

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

7 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


Observed Conditions Implications Policy Options/ Interventions

Unsecured school properties and facilities

Salvacion, Tabon-tabon and Severino Fortes ES Construction of school fences

Inadequate school water and sanitation facilities

Poor school sanitation and hygiene

Construction of 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

Frequent disruption of classes Students and teachers at risk

Relocation of Tulay and San Isidro ES school sites Provision of landslide mitigation infrastructures

Low participation rate in HS due to financial constraints and poor accessibility to schools

Increasing number of OSY 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:


School Participation Enhancement Program

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

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

Schools Facilities Enhancement Program

School Building and Facilities 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

School WATSAN Facilities Construction/Improvement of School Water and Sanitation Facilities

School Sites Acquisition Relocation Survey of School Sites



Donation of LGU-Owned School Sites

Procurement of Lot of Public School Sites

School Sites Security Construction of School Fences

Sports Development Program

School Sports School Sports Activities

Community Sports Sport Competition and Tournaments

Construction of Public Parks and Playgrounds

Improvement of Public Parks and Playgrounds

Culture and Arts Program

Culture and Arts 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 Patag11. 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% respectively13. 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 11 NHTS-PR 2009, DOH 12 MSWDO 13 Rapid CBMS survey results 2013, MPDO 14 Census of Population and Housing 2007, PSA


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


Family and Community Welfare

Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Parental Abilities (ERPAT)

Organization of ERPAT

Conduct of ERPAT sessions

Conduct of father leaders congress

Parent Effectiveness Services/Family Development Sessions

Responsible parenthood sessions

Conduct of family camp

Regular counselling

Family development sessions

Solo Parents Registration of solo parents

Organization of solo parents into federation or association

Referral of solo parents

Pre-Marriage counselling Conduct of pre-marriage counselling sessions

Accreditation of PMC members

Recovering Drug Dependents Assessment of drug dependents

Counselling of drug dependents

15 Draft Local Shelter Plan 2016-2024, MPDO



Child and Youth Welfare

Out-of-School Youth Organization of PYAP

Conduct of youth camp

Child Protection

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

Assistance to Child at Risk and Children in Conflict with the Law (CAR/CICL)

Diversion program for CAR/CICL

Intervention for CAR/CICL

Implementation of RA 9344

Early Childhood Care and Development Supervised Neighborhood Play

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

Women Welfare

Women’s Group Organization of Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina

Advocacy on RA 9262 and Magna Carta for Women

Livelihood for women

Persons with Disability Welfare

Community- Based Rehabilitation

Physical therapy sessions

Provision of assistive devices

Training of volunteers

Special education for PWDs

Advocacy for PWDs

Organization of PWDs Provision of PWD Affairs Office

Strengthening of SAPAKAMAI

Barangay registration of PWDs

Livelihood Program for PWDs Skills training

Massage clinic and services

Assistance to PWDs Referral to Institutions

Counselling services for PWDs

Linkaging with support NGOs

Social enhancement activities

Social Enhancement PWD Week, NPR Week, PWD International Day

Older Persons Welfare

Organization of Senior Citizens Barangay visitation on updating of ASCIR membership

Advocacy on RA 9994

LGU assistance to ASCIR/OSCA/BASCA

Social Enhancement Senior Citizens social activities

Emergency Assistance

Core Shelter Assistance Program Gawad Kalinga Salvacion Resettlement Project Local Housing Program

Social preparation for beneficiaries

Monitoring of housing units

Coordination with partner agencies

Turn-over of units/lots

Assistance in Crisis Situation Emergency Shelter Assistance

Interview and assessment

Provision of assistance/referral

Management of evacuation site



Camp Coordination and Camp Management

Relief distribution

Rehabilitation services

Family disaster preparedness and awareness IEC

Other Programs

Provision of Support to DSWD Programs

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 vis-à-vis national standards:

Table 3. Protective Personnel and Facilities, 2015

Protective Personnel and Facilities 2015 Number Minimum Standards Actual

Policeman 34 1:1,000 1:1,666

Fireman 13 1:2,000 1:4,358

Firetruck 2 1:28,000 1:28,331

Jail Guards 13 1:7 jail inmate 1:3

Municipal Police Station Type “B” 1 600 sq.m. lot area 180 sq.m.

Municipal Jail (20-99 jail pop.) 1 5,000 sq.m. lot area 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

16 Accomplishment Report 2015, PNP Irosin 17 PNP Annual Accomplishment Reports

Indicator17 2013 2014 2015 2016

Index crime 29 41 33

Non-index crime 42 73 132

Crime volume 71 114 165

Index crime incidence (per 10,000 pop.) 5.32 7.39 6.05

Non-index crime incidence (per 10,000 pop.) 7.70 13.16 24.21

Crime incidence (per 10,000 pop.) 13.02 20.56 30.27

Crime solution efficiency (%) 30 35 91

Crime clearance efficiency (%) 47 55 92

Number of drug personalities 379

Number of drug affected barangays 22

Number of violent incidents related to CNN 5 1

Barangays influenced by CNN 10

Barangays less influenced by CNN 4


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


Crime Prevention

Anti-Crime Campaign Anti-illegal Logging Campaign

Anti-illegal Gambling Campaign

Anti-illegal Firearms Campaign

PLEB Activities

MPOC Activities

CCTV Monitoring Installation of CCTVs

Street Lighting Construction/Improvement of Street Lighting

Maintenance of Street Lighting

Police Mobility and Visibility

Conduct of Patrols and Checkpoints

PNP Community Outreach

Community Police Force Multipliers

BPAT Activities

Training of BPATs

Security Services

Anti-Illegal Drugs Oplan Tokhang

Oplan Double Barrel

MASA MASID

MADAC and BADAC Activities

Surrendered Drug Users Activities

Conflict Sensitivity Katarungang Pambarangay Support

IEC on Counter Insurgency

PAMANA Activities

Public Safety Road and Vehicle Safety Enforcement of Traffic Laws

Purchase of Radar Gun

Urban Traffic Management

Road Safety Campaign

Improvement of Pedestrian Facilities

Number of public CCTV installed 4 4 6 8

Number of fire incidents 0 0 0 3



Fire Safety 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

Procurement and Development of Lot for Government Facilities

Provision of PNP Facilities Donation of Lot to PNP

Construction of Police Station

Provision of BFP Facilities Donation of Lot to BFP

Construction of Fire Station

Provision of BJMP Facilities

Donation of Lot for BJMP

Construction of Municipal Jail

Provision of Court Facilities

Donation of Lot for Bulwagan ng Katarungan

Construction of Bulwagan ng Katarungan


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 peso-value 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

Crops Area Production, Year 2013

Hectares % of Total

Volume (kg/has)

Total Volume (m.t.)

Value (P per kg)

Total Value (P)

% of Total Value

Coconut (Copra) 9202.56 78.55% 1,000 9,202.56 15 138,038,400 24.94%

Rice (Palay) 2077.87 17.74% 7,640 15,874.93 13.75 218,280,244 39.44%

Banana 175.46 1.50% 18,750 3,289.88 30 98,696,250 17.84%

Pili 136.91 1.17% 25,000 3,422.75 13 44,495,750 8.04%

Cacao 51.46 0.44% 3 kg/tree 55

Cassava 30.92 0.26% 10,000 309.20 20 6,184,000 1.12%

Camote 18.7 0.16% 4,000 74.80 30 2,244,000 0.41%

Coffee 11.16 0.10% 2 kg/tree 12

Squash 3.33 0.03% 405,000 1,348.65 10 13,486,500 2.44%

Pineapple 2 0.02% 30,000 60.00 15 900,000 0.16%

Eggplant 1.59 0.01% 359,600 571.76 20 11,435,280 2.07%

Tomato 1.11 0.01% 468,000 519.48 20 10,389,600 1.88%

Ampalaya 1.08 0.01% 155,550 167.99 30 5,039,820 0.91%

Okra 1 0.01% 167,200 167.20 25 4,180,000 0.76%

Pole Sitao 0.71 0.01% 1,000 0.71 20 14,200 0.00%

TOTAL 11715.86 553,384,044


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

Poor pest management Food self-sufficiency not attained

Enhancement of extension support, education and training

Insufficient support infrastructures, facilities and machineries

Provision of agro-industrial production support infrastructures and facilities

Conversion of land to other uses

Updating and enforcement of land use plan

Farmlands not optimally utilized

Promotion of crop diversification Intensified crop, livestock and inland fisheries production

Low skills level and value system


Low price of products

Weak market linkages Low farmer’s income

Provision of marketing support program

Presence of trading monopoly

Strengthening of farmer’s PO and cooperatives

Lack of value add-on processing

Provision of product development program Provision of support and incentives to agro-industry

High production cost

Dependence on costly chemical inputs

Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices

Poor farm management practices


Insufficient support infrastructures, facilities and machineries

Provision of agro-industrial production support infrastructures and facilities

Vulnerability to extreme climate/ weather events

Adverse effects of extreme climate/weather events

Provision of early warning system for agriculture Adoption of climate adaptive farming practices

Poor disaster-mitigating and support infrastructure

Improvement of production support infrastructures


Observed Condition


Lack of risk transfer mechanisms

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


Rice Production Support Program

Provision of inputs Provision of Palay Seeds

Provision of Fertilizer and other Soil Ameliorants

Rice Pest and Disease Management

Pest and Disease Monitoring and Surveillance

Pest and Disease Control

Soil Fertility Management Rice Crop Management

Soil Mapping

Integrated Nutrient Management

Provision of Fertilizer and other Soil Ameliorants

Upland Rice Farming Support to Upland Rice Farming



Rice Crop Insurance Promotion

PCIC Insurance Coverage

Rice Extension Support, Education and Training

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

HVCC Production Support Program

Provision of inputs Provision of Vegetable Seeds

Maintenance of Plant Nurseries

Propagation of Fruit Bearing Trees

Distribution of Fruit Bearing Trees

Establishment/Maintenance of Community Gardens

Establishment/Maintenance of Gulayan sa Paaralan

Establishment/Maintenance of Gulayan sa Barangay

HVCC Extension Support, Education and Training

Training on Gulayan sa Barangay/Paaralan

Container/Urban Gardening Training

Bio-Intensive Gardening Training

FFS Vegetable Training

Animal Integration Training

Technology Demonstration HVCC Farm/Nursery

Livestock Production Support Program

Animal Disease Prevention and Control

Provision of Vaccination, Deworming and Other Veterinary Services

Genetic Improvement Establishment/Maintenance AI Facility

Establishment/Maintenance of Multiplier Farm

Livestock and Poultry Production Improvement

Free Range Chicken Production

Goat Production

Establishment/Maintenance of Mini Zoo

Zoo Animals Care

Mini Zoo Facilities Maintenance

Rabies Control Master Listing of Dogs

Dog Vaccination

Livestock Extension Support, Education and Training

Local Livestock Vaccinators Training

Anti-Rabies Campaign

Conduct of Spay and Neuter

Fishery Production Support Program

Tilapia Production Improvement

Establishment/Maintenance of Hatchery

Fish Fingerlings Dispersal

Release of Fingerlings in Water Bodies

Fishery Extension Support, Education and Training

Tilapia Production Training

Assistance to Fishpond Operators

Organic Agriculture Support Program

Bio-Fertilizer Plant Operations

Maintenance of Bio-Fertilizer Plant

Production of Organic Fertilizers

Organic Farming Extension Support, Education and Training

Training on Vermicomposting

Bokashi Production Training

Training on Bio-Fertilizer Foliar Spray and Concoction

Training on System of Rice Intensification (SRI-CRFS)

Organic Farming Technology Demonstration Farm

Agricultural Products Marketing

Marketing Support Marketing Assistance for Organic Products

Marketing Assistance for HVCCs

Establishment of Bagsakan Centers

Farmer’s Day



Assistance Program

Irosin Rice Variety Development

Agricultural Sector Institutional Development Program

Strengthening of Rural-Based Organization

Support to MAFC

Support to 4-H Clubs

Support to RIC

Support to Irrigators Associations, Farmers NGOs, POs and Cooperatives

Provision of Barangay Para-Technicians

Institutionalization of Barangay Para-Technicians

Agro-Industrial Development Promotion

Provision of Agro-Industrial Facilities

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

Farm Mechanization Provision of Farm Machineries

Construction of Mechanical Dryers

Construction of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavements

Provision of Post-Harvest Facilities

Abaca Revival Program

Abaca Nursery

Establishment/Maintenance of Abaca Nursery

Replanting of Abaca

Abaca Pest and Disease Management

Abaca Pest Control

Coconut Program Coconut Nursery

Establishment/Maintenance of Coconut Nursery

Coconut Tree Dispersal

Promotion of Intercropping

Coconut Pest and Disease Management

Coconut Pest Control

Perennial Trees Program

Tree Nursery

Establishment/Maintenance of Tree Nursery

Dispersal of Tree Seedlings

Perennial Trees Planting

Banner Fruit Development Guyabano Fruit Production and Product Development

Pili Production and Product Development

Coffee Production and Product Development

Cacao Production and Product Development

Livelihood Program

Training on Social Entrepreneurship

Candle and Soap Making

Food Processing

Handicraft Making

Weaving

Tilapia Tocino Making

Bee Farming

Provision of Livelihood Facilities and Equipment

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,


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 non-hazardous wastes.

Table 6. Type and Number of Business Establishments

Type of Business Permits Issued

No. of Establishments

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Wholesale Trade and Retail 143 153 139 159 175 182 190

Banking and Finances 11 17 18 23 21 19 19

Real Estate/Construction 6 8 9 9 11 8 11

Services 44 47 42 47 52 57 61

Others 28 31 37 39 39 36 35

TOTAL 232 256 245 277 298 302 316

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

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

Occupation Group of Gainful Workers, 201020 Total Percent

Interest Organization, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors

1,171 7.67

Professionals 628 4.12

Technicians and Associates 465 3.05

Clerks 464 3.04

Service Workers and Shop 1,136 7.44

Farmers and Forestry Workers 3,044 19.95

Trade and Related Workers 1,381 9.05

Plant and Machine Operators 844 5.53

Laborers and Unskilled Workers 5,963 39.08

Other Occupation 21 0.14

Not Reported 142 0.93

Total 15,259


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


Service and Industry Development

Investment Promotion Conduct of One Stop Shop

Improvement of Negosyo Center

Local Economic Investment and Promotions Office Activities

Updating of Local Investment Incentives Code

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

MSMEs Promotions and Assistance

Provision of Trainings for MSMEs

Provision of Shared Service Facilities

Conduct of Trade Fairs

Tourism Development

Tourism Products Development and Marketing

Tourism Products and Packages Development

Tourism Products and Packages Marketing

Construction of Tourism Facilities



Tourism Infrastructure Development

Improvement of Tourism Facilities

Tourism Institutional and Human Resource Development

Creation of Municipal Tourism Office

Capacity Building of Tourism Front Liners

Public Employment

Labor Market Information Conduct of Industry Forum

Maintenance of Manpower Database/Skills Registry System

Referral and Placement Conduct of Job Fairs

Special Recruitment Activities

Special Program for the Employment of Students

Career Advocacy and Employment Coaching

Pre-Employment Coaching

Skills Assessment

Manpower Skills Training

Livelihood and Self-Employment

Livelihood and Self-Employment Assistance

DOLE Kabuhayan Starter Kits

OFW Re-integration Assistance

Manpower Institutional Development

Creation of Public Employment Services Office

Local Economic Enterprise Development

Public Market Maintenance of Public Market

Improvement of Public Market

Construction of Community Center

Municipal Slaughterhouse 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 caldera-forming which occurred 40,000 years ago, strombolian eruptions (1918-1919) and phreatic type (1918-1922, 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

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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

22 Flooding in the approximate area was observed during monsoon rains on February 22, 2008 and on January 11, 2011, and during Tropical Storm Aere “Bebeng” on May 8, 2011 (MDRRMC Reports). 23 Flood Hazard Map (1:85,000), DENR-MGB 2008 24 MGB-DENR field assessment of flood hazards report, December 1, 2012


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

25 MDRRMC Disaster Incident Report 26 CLUP 2001 27 Landslide Susceptibility Map (1:85,000), DENR-MGB 2008


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

28 MGB-DENR field assessment of landslide hazards report, December 1, 2012


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

Programs, Projects and Activities

Thematic Area

Outcome Programs/Projects/Activities29

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

1. DRRM and CCA mainstreamed and integrated in local development policies, plans and budget

Accreditation of CSO members of MDRRMC

Re-organization of MDMMRC

Institutionalization of MDRRMO

Updating of CLUP

Updating of CDP

2. DRRM and CCA sensitive environment management

Review of environmental policies, plans, programs and projects

Reforestation/Greening Program

Riverbank Stabilization Project

Bantay Gubat

Climate Resiliency Field Schools

Climate Forum

3. Increased disaster resilience of infrastructure system

Implementation of Building Code

Promotion of Green Technology

Infrastructure Audit

Redesign/Retro-fitting/Modification of Infrastructure

4. Community based and scientific DRRM-CCA assessment, mapping, analysis and monitoring are conducted and/ or improved

Vulnerability Assessment and Hazard Mapping

Improvement of DRRM Database

Installation of DRRM ICT System

Improvement of AWS

5. Communities have access to effective and applicable disaster risk financing and insurance

Promotion/Provision of Insurance Schemes

Conduct of Advocacy/IEC on Insurance Schemes

6. Monitoring, response, forecasting and early warning are established

Improvement of EWS Communication System

Procurement of EWS Equipment and Facilities

Improvement of Localized EWS

Capacity Building on Hazard Monitoring

Disaster Preparedness

7. Increased level of awareness and enhanced capacity of the community to the threats and impacts of all hazards

Reproduction and Distribution of IEC Materials

Conduct of Information Caravan

Conduct of Barangay DRRM Trainings/Seminars

8. Communities are equipped with necessary skills and capacity and capacity to cope with the impacts of disasters

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

29 As formulated the MDRRO and reviewed by the MDRRMC on February 16, 2017


Thematic Area


Conduct of IEC and Trainings for Public and Private Sectors

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

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

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

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

11. Strengthened partnership and coordination among all key players and stakeholders

Updating of DRRM Directory

Development of Coordination Mechanism and Guidelines

Disaster Response

12. Well-established disaster response operations

Activation of ICS

Issuance of Public Advisories

Activation of Relief Distribution System

13. Adequate and prompt assessment of needs and damages at all levels

Activation of DANA Team

Conduct of DANA

14. Integrated and coordinated Search, Rescue and Retrieval (SRR) capacity

Conduct of Search, Rescue and Retrieval

15. Evacuated safely and on time affected communities

Coordination with other Agencies on Evacuation

Activation of Evacuation System

Conduct of Evacuation

16. Temporary shelter needs are adequately addressed

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


Thematic Area


Conduct of Livelihood Activities for Displaced Persons

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

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

18. Disaster-affected population are in good mental and psychological state

Psychosocial Services and Referral

Conduct of Stress Debriefing

19. Coordinated, integrated system for early recovery implemented on the local level

Conduct of Post-DANA

Conduct of Early Recovery Planning

Implementation of Temporary Livelihood Activities

Cash for Work/Food for Work

Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

20. Damages, losses and needs assessed

Conduct of Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)

Conduct of Strategic Action Planning

21. Economic activities restored and, if possible, strengthened or expanded

Provision of Livelihood Programs

Provision of Agricultural Inputs

Provision of Assistance to Affected Families

Provision of Credit Facilities

22. DRRM/CCA elements incorporated in human settlement

Salvacion Core Shelter Assistance Program

Improvement to Gawad Kalinga Relocation Site

Salvacion Resettlement Project


Implementation of Zoning Ordinance

Social Preparation Activities

Cash for Work/Food for Work

23. Disaster and climate change-resilient and infrastructure reconstructed

Repair/Rehabilitation of Public Infrastructure

Rehabilitation of Irrigation Systems

Construction of River Control

Improvement of Drainage System

Construction of Bridges

Construction of Access Roads


Monitoring of Infrastructure Development Permits

Dredging of Rivers

Purchase of Heavy Equipment

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

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 Nino-related 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


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

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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


Outcome Outputs Programs/Projects/Activities

Enhanced CC resilience of agriculture production and distribution systems and farming communities

Enhance knowledge on the vulnerability of agriculture to the impacts of climate change

Maintenance/Improvement of Climate Information Center

Construction of Agro-Meteorological Station

Conduct of Seasonal Climate Forum

Climate-sensitive agriculture and fisheries policies, plans and programs formulated

Conduct of Agricultural Plan Updating Workshop

Enhanced capacity for CCA and DRR of farming communities

Conduct of Climate Resiliency Field Schools

Promotion of Climate-Sensitive and Sustainable Farming Technologies

Enhanced social protection for farming communities

Support to Crop Insurance Program

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

Enabling policies for water resource management and adaptation created

Review of Local Water Resources Management Policies

Water supply and demand management improved

Profiling of Watershed, River Basin and Surface Waters

Conduct of Water Supply and Demand Analysis

Review of Management System of Water Service Providers

Equitable access to sustainable water supply improved

Improvement/Rehabilitation of Rural Water System (RWS)

Rehabilitation of Poblacion Water System

Improvement of Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS)

Ecosystems protected, rehabilitated and ecological services restored

Management and conservation of protected areas and forest areas improved

Conduct of Assessment/Inventory of BVNP Protected Area

Conduct of Assessment/ Inventory of Timberland Areas

Reforestation Project

Preparation of Forest Land Use Plan

Environmental laws strictly implemented

Forest Patrolling and Biodiversity Monitoring

Implementation of Forestry Code

Implementation of NIPAS Act

Implementation of Mining Act

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

CCA-DRRM integrated in local plans

Updating of Vulnerability and Risk Assessments

Revision/Updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Updating of Comprehensive Development Plan

Updating of Municipal DRRM Plan


Outcome Outputs Programs/Projects/Activities

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

Knowledge and capacity for CCA-DRRM developed and enhanced

Refer to DRRM Programs, Projects and Activities

Public health surveillance system developed and implemented

Emerging and Re-emerging Infection Prevention and Control Services

Disease Surveillance and Epidemic Management

Health emergency response, preparedness and post-disaster management implemented

Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) Activities

Adaptive and secured settlement areas for vulnerable communities

Local Housing Program Program

Salvacion Resettlement Project

Construction of River Flood Control Dikes

Rehabilitation of Central Business District Drainage System

Sustainable livelihood and jobs created from climate-smart industries and services Green municipality developed, promoted and sustained

Increased productive employment and livelihood opportunities in climate-smart industries and services

Review and updating of Local Investment Incentive Code

Infrastructure in municipality climate-proofed

Implementation of Building Code and Promotion of Use of Green Technology

Inventory, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Critical Facilities and Infrastructures

CC adaptive housing and land use development implemented

Implementation of the Zoning Ordinance


2.3. 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

31 CLUP Sectoral Studies 2014, MPDO 32 SORECO I, 2015 33 Rapid CBMS survey results 2013, MPDO 34 Community Sanitary Survey 2013, MHO


Analysis Matrix

Box 8. Infrastructure Analysis Matrix

Observed Conditions Implications Policy Options

Deteriorating public market facilities

Low local revenue Rehabilitation of public market facilities

Increased traffic volume Decreased mobility of people and produce

Improvement of Municipal Roads

Lack of transport terminal and parking areas

Decreased mobility of people and produce

Establishment of transport terminal Revisit of local ordinance on parking regulation

Lack of ample and safe water supply in certain areas

Increased morbidity due to unsanitary conditions

Construction or rehabilitation of water systems

Inadequate health facilities Lack of access to health services

Construction or improvement of health facilities

Inadequate public parks and playgrounds

Limited recreational area for residents

Establishment of parks and playgrounds

Inadequate burial grounds Congested cemeteries Construction of public cemetery

80% of barangays roads are with earth or gravel surface

Decreased mobility of people and produce High transportation cost

Concreting of barangay roads

Spillways are in place instead of bridges in some areas

No mobility of people and produce during flooding

Upgrading from spillway to bridges

Certain production areas and barangay sites are without access roads

High cost of hauling and transportation

Road opening Construction of hanging bridges

The current need for urban road is 20.57 km and for rural road is 57.222

Mobility of people and produce is not optimized

Extension of road network

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


Programs, Projects and Activities: Economic Support Infrastructure

Programs Projects

Engineering and Infrastructure Management

Infrastructure and Public Works Management

Engineering Services

Enforcement of Zoning Regulations

Enforcement of Building Regulations

Construction Repair/ Restoration/ Rehabilitation of Irrigation Systems

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

Road Opening/Concreting/ Rehabilitation of Farm-to-Market Roads and Access Roads

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

Bridge Construction Construction of Liang Bridge

Construction of Bacolod-Carriedo Bridge

Construction of Patag-Cawayan Bridge

Construction of Gabao-Tongdol Bridge

Construction of Tongdol-Gumapia Bridge

Spillways, Footbridges and Pathways

Construction of Ranggas, Monbon Spillway

Construction of Ranggas, Patag Spillway

Construction of Footbridges

Concreting of Pathways

Flood Control, Slope Protection and Drainage Infrastructure

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

Transport Facilities Procurement of Lot and Construction of Integrated Transport Terminal

Construction of Parking Facilities

Construction/Improvement of Pedestrian Facilities


Programs, Projects and Activities: Social Support Infrastructure

Programs Projects

Government Infrastructure 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

Health Infrastructure 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

Water Systems 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

Sports and Recreational Facilities

Maintenance of Parks and Plazas

Construction of Play Apparatus

Establishment of Public Parks and Playgrounds

Burial Grounds Procurement and Development of Lot for Public Cemetery

Improvement of Public Cemetery


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 non-economic 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 area37 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

35 Refer to the economic sector study for details of agricultural land use. 36 Inventory of timberlands was based on recent base maps from DENR-LMB made available through the PPDO Sorsogon. 37 Proclamation Number 421, November 27, 2000


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 non-NIPAS 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 Mallari, Tabaranza, Crosby, Key Conservation Sites in the Philippines (Bookmark Inc., Makati City, 2001) 39 CLUP 2001


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



ENR Governance Institutionalization of MENRO

Creation of MENRO

Creation of Solid Waste Management Unit

Ecological Solid Waste Management

Source Reduction Conduct of Waste Characterization Study

Composting

Recycling

Segregation at Source

Collection and Transfer Solid Waste Collection and Transport

Establishment/Maintenance Materials Recovery Facilities

Processing Conversion of Waste

Provision of Temporary Residual Containment Area

40 Community Sanitary Survey 2013, MHO


Other Waste Processing Activities

Final Disposal Improvement of Final Disposal Facility

Expansion of Final Disposal Facility

Handling and Disposal of Special Waste

Post-Closure Rehabilitation of Disposal Facility

Improvement of Ecological Park

Education and Public Information

Clean-up Drive and IEC

Ecosystem Protection and Management

Urban Ecosystem Area Beautification

Urban Greening

Conduct of Gawad Galing Barangay - Inter-Barangay Environment Development

Pollution Control

Biodiversity, Forest Ecosystem and Watershed Management

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


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


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 2011 2012 2013 2014

Total LGU income (millions) 87.55351 89.08751 91.45406 101.8232

Proportion of tax revenue to total income 5.1 4.7 5.8 5.2

Proportion of non-tax revenue to total income 6.4 7.0 6.8 5.8

Proportion of tax and non-tax revenue to total income 11.5 11.7 12.6 10.9

Actual RPT collection (millions) 2.6985571 2.238621 2.991895 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:


• 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/Activities/Services

Executive Governance Program

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 Program

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

Legislative Program 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

Treasury Operations Program

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 Program

Appraisal and Assessment Operation

Field Inspection

Tax Mapping

Records Management

General Revision of RPTA


Programs Projects/Activities/Services

Reconstruction of Poblacion Base Map

Financial Accounting and Reporting Program

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

Budgeting Management Program

Planning and Budget Linkaging

Budget Preparation

Budget Review

Budget Implementation/ Execution

Budget Accountability

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Program

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

Civil Registry Program Registration of Civil Registry Documents

Implementation of RA 9048 (Correction of Documents)

PHILCRIS Program Implementation

Conduct of Civil Mass Wedding

Public Information Program

Provision of Public Information (Print, Radio, TV and Social Media)

Community Liaison

Public Information During Disasters