DAY 1, November 26, 2014

Transcription

1 Arrival and Registration DAY 1, November 26, 2014 Session 1: Opening Program Preliminaries Invocation Pambansang Awit Welcome Remarks and Overview of the Activity The USA Troubadours Dir. Ro-Ann A. Bacal CESO III, NEDA VI Acknowledgements of Participants Expectation Setting The Migration and Development Initiatives For Western Visayas (MDI-WV) Project Ms. Ma. Lourdes B. Miado, Chief EDS, NEDA VI Lunch Session 2: Current Reality Dialogue PANEL DISCUSSION: The State-of-the-Art in M&D Relevance of Planning M&D Situational Analysis Prof. Jigger Latoza University of San Agustin Ms. Maruja Asis, PhD Scalabrini Migration Center Evidencing M&D Local Policies and Plans: Data Issues OPEN FORUM Workshop 1: Where are we now in M&D? Presentation of Workshop 1 Outputs Session 3: Shared Practical Visioning Ms. Andrea Luisa Anolin Commission on Filipinos Overseas Workshop 2: What do we want to see in place for the LGU 3 y ears from now? Viewing things from an M&D lens Dinner Page 1

2 Arrival and Registration Page 2

3 DAY 1, November 26, 2014 Session 1: Opening Program After the arrival and registration of participants, the preliminaries for day 1 started with the Invocation and Pambansang Awit led the University of San Agustin Troubadours, an internationally awarded choir. Ms. Maria Irene Grace Galon, an assistant professor of the University of San Agustin, was the master of ceremonies of the program. Page 3

4 Acknowledgment of Participants and Expectation Setting Ms. Aneline Tolones, Director for the University Coordinating Center for Research and Publications (URCP), University of San Agustin introduces the participants from different LGUs and organizations. Ms. May Osano, a faculty member of the University of San Agustin, presents the expectations, contributions and reservations extracted from the meta cards of the participants. Page 4

5 Participants write their expectations, contributions and reservations on the meta cards. Meta cards filled in with expectations, contributions and reservations. Page 5

6 Table 1. EXPECTATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESERVATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS EXPECTATIONS CONTRIBUTIONS RESERVATIONS To know the laws (national and local) that protect our migrant workers. To know what the LGUs are doing to included these migrants in the development plan of their agency. To formulate new strategies in planning specifically in M&D. To enhance my knowledge on migration and how it relates to development. To learn the process of mainstreaming and development in planning and investment programming. To identify our gaps in mainstreaming/ integrating migration and development initiatives in our city and properly address them. To gain knowledge on how to integrate M&D in the local plans. To apply M&D in the local plans, To learn the strategies and mechanisms in M&D mainstreaming in local plans. I hope I can convince our policymakers to include this to their agenda because if not, this would remain a seminar without results or has no impact at all. Willing to learn and participate. Share knowledge and skills in development issues and concerns. Provide information/data in M&D. Participate actively and high level of involvement in the series of activities Share my M&D experience in our province. I hope that my academic background can contribute or can be useful to the objectives of the training. That I may not be able to deliver what is expected from a participant. Lack of training on migration. Lack of familiarity. Office priorities to be completed/ intervening office work. Full commitment/support of LCEs (local Chief Executives) No data n migration from LGU. May not be able to actively participate. What is required in response to the demands from an LGU representative like me. Be disturbed on some jobs left in the office. That my knowledge is not ample for the competencies needed in this training. Might be tiring because it is too long. Page 6

7 T Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming OPENING REMARKS AND OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal, CESO III National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) VI The program formally started with Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal s welcome remarks at ten thirty in the morning. The participants coming from different Local Government Units (LGUs) in Western Visayas (Region VI) were warmly welcomed and were given the rationale for the seminar-workshop. She highlighted the roles of overseas Filipinos (OFs) and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the development of the nation and specifically of the region. With the increasing frequency and intensity of the natural disasters with their devastating Page 7

8 The participants actively listen to Director Bacal s welcome remarks and overview of the activity impact such as that of typhoon Yolanda the Filipino migrant workers have had always been there to respond in times of needs. Migrants have been regarded as active partners for development. Director Bacal noted that it is imperative to touch base with them and encourage their involvement in responding to risk and climate change issues. With migrants as catalyst for development, it is hoped that it will result to economic growth and reduced poverty. Page 8

9 Group picture. The attendees: Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal, CESO III, NEDA VI; Atty. Golda Myra Roma, JMDI 2 Focal Person, UNDP-Philippines; Ms. Andrea Luisa Anolin, CFO; Ms. Ma. Lourdes B. Miado, Chief EDS, NEDA VI; Mr. Rex Varona, Migrant Forum on Asia; representatives from various LGUs in Western Visayas; NGOs; the academe and other organizations. Page 9

10 THE MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR WESTERN VISAYAS (MDI-WV) PROJECT Ma. Lourdes B. Miado, Chief EDS National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) VI At ten fifty five in the morning, Ms. Lourdes B. Miado presented the Updates of the profile of Filipinos overseas. Some of the salient points were: As of 2012, a total of 10.5 million overseas have been registered For Region VI, there were 52,080 registered as permanent migrants and 181,799 OFWs/temporary migrants with Iloilo having the most number of both. Page 10

11 The participants are engaged by Ms. Miado s introduction of the MDI-WV Project. In WV, Iloilo had the biggest share of immigrants and OFWs who had remitted more than P12 billion in 2006 and over time have donated for various causes. The top countries of destination for these OFs are US, Canada, Australia, Japan and Germany. Filipinos overseas in Western Visayas were further profiled demographically using sex, occupation and educational attainment as variables. There were more females than males, most of them are college graduates who are into professional, technical and related work. Interestingly, many of these OFs have not graduated from elementary. Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI) Programme The global project of the Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI) Programme has been introduced as a link between migration and development and aims to strengthen the link between migration and development by reinforcing its local dimension. It is funded by the European Commission and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented in eight (8) countries including the Page 11

12 Philippines, with Western Visayas as one of its recipients with an objective to optimize the contribution of migration in regional and local development in Western Visayas. The projected outputs were detailed and four (4) strategies to achieve the objective and outputs were laid out. These strategies are: Prepare a comprehensive local migration situationer for Western Visayas; Increase awareness and strengthen the capacities and structures of local government units on migration and development; Establish and implement a mechanism of pooling collective remittance through private and OF support in strengthening the region s disaster risk response and reduction activities; and Publish knowledge products and build partnerships locally and internationally. Updates on what had been accomplished were presented. A regional forum to create stronger awareness on the migration and development or the M & D nexus among key stakeholders in Western Visayas region has been conducted, the MDI-WV Project has been launched and the team met the Governors or the representatives of the provinces. After Ms. Miado s talk, Ms. Anolin from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas shared videos on the collective remittance initiative and encouraged the participants to support the project and Atty. Roma from UNDP-Philippines Atty. Roma of UNDP-Philippines gave updates, news reports, training opportunities, etc. of migration initiatives. To close the morning session, lunch break was declared and the participants were instructed to come back at one o clock in the afternoon. Page 12

13 Ms. Anolin of CFO shares videos on the collective remittance initiative and encourages the participants to support the project. Atty. Roma of UNDP-Philippines gives updates, news reports, training opportunities, etc. of migration initiatives. The participants have fun dancing to of Gangnam style before the afternoon session started Page 13

14 Session 2: Current Reality Dialogue RELEVANCE OF PLANNING Prof. Jigger Latoza Presidential Chief of Staff and Director of Planning and Development Office University of San Agustin Session 2 resumed at one o clock in the afternoon. Prof. Latoza provided the general definition and processes involved in planning. He linked the means and ends of planning and elucidated that discrepancies between the ends and the means are often blamed on weak implementation capabilities of the government bureaucracy and on too much politics. It was emphasized that a well-written plan is not a guarantee of an efficient and effective implementation and achievement of the goals/objectives. Page 14

15 Prof. Latoza engages the participants as he talked about planning and its key concepts. The basic principles of planning in light of LGU planning were discussed. The key concepts are: Planning is or ought to be an integral function of governance. Planning should not be seen as a purely technical process in which only the technically equipped can participate. Planning is everybody s business. Issues on how OFW families in Iloilo spend their remittances/allotment based on a 2009 mini-study were shared. The speaker stressed that the link between migration and development has not been factored in the development plans of most local government units. According to Prof. Latoza, the challenges are how to (1) leverage remittances for development; (2) tap and optimize the capacity of OFWs for diaspora giving; and (3) strategize for stakeholder engagement. Page 15

16 M&D SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS Maruja Asis, PhD Scalabrini Migration Center The situational analysis of migration and development in the global, national and local contexts were discussed as well as the recent developments at one thirty in the afternoon. Dr. Maruja Asis was the speaker. In the global context, links between M&D have been established and assumed to be understood; there have been significant flows of remittances to developing countries of which the Philippines is the top 3 recipient of remittances in 2013; and that a triple win between the migrant and his/her family, the country of origin and the country of destination should be achieved. Recent developments in international Page 16

17 Maruja Asis, PhD of Scalabrini Migration Center enlightens the participants with the situational analysis of M&D and the recent development. migration include increased social remittances and other phenomena such as brain gain, as opposed to brain drain in the past, and diaspora philanthropy. With 40 years of large-scale migration, the Philippines successfully combined facilitation of labor migration and protecting the rights of migrants. However, there is a disconnect between migration and development, and another one between national & local framework. As for the recent developments, the Philippine Development Plan , targets to drop the deployment of workers by one million per year. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) spearheads government efforts in mainstreaming migration in development policies. The BaLinkBayan Overseas Filipinos online portal and the National Center for the Reintegration of OFWs (NRCO) were launched. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas continues to improve the remittance environment and financial education programs for migrants and their families. In Western Visayas, initiatives on links with local government-related institutions have been established. It was also noted that migration/ofw desks or centers were established, PESO has integrated migration-related concerns in programs and there have been more linkages between NGAs and LGUs. (The tabular presentation of Dr. Asis discourse can be found on the next page.) Page 17

18 Situation Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming Table 2. M&D Situation Analysis and Recent Developments Recent Developments Global National Local Links between M&D are established and assumed to be understood. Significant flows of remittances to developing countries, and, that the Philippines is the top 3 recipient of remittances in A triple win should be achieved. Increasing social remittances Brain gain Role of the diaspora philanthropy Debates and concerns have been shared. Successfully combined facilitation of labor migration & protecting the rights of migrants. Key findings from MAPID research in 2008 were presented. However, there is a disconnect between national framework & local framework. The Philippine Development Plan, dropped the target of deploying one-million workers per year. CFO spearheads government efforts in mainstreaming migration in development policies. Launched NRCO website. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas continues to improve the remittance environment. Various organizations provide financial education programs for migrants and their families Links with the LGUs have been established. Integrating migration in local development plans e.g., Naga City Inclusion of the Migration Sector in the Regional Development Council Establishment of more migration/ofw desks or centers. Integration of migration-related concerns in programs by PESO. More linkages between NGAs and LGUs. Page 18

19 EVIDENCING M&D LOCAL POLICIES AND PLANS: DATA ISSUES Maruja Asis, PhD Scalabrini Migration Center Session 2 continued when Dr. Asis highlighted the roles government agencies play in international migration as no single agency is responsible for the different components and aspects of this action. The key members of the migration family have been identified and they are: Department of Labor and Employment o Philippine Overseas Employment Administration o Overseas Workers Welfare Administration o National Center for Reintegration o National Labor Relations Commission o Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Page 19

20 Department of Foreign Affairs o Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Office of the President o Commission on Filipinos Overseas The roles of each agency from the time an immigrant applies for work to the point of departure to their point of return as well as their issues/concerns were identified. OFW-related concerns can be addressed to POEA, OWWA and NRCO while that of permanent migrants can be referred to CFO. IACAT deals with problems of trafficked persons and when international migrants to the Philippines have a problem, they can be referred to BI. The speaker also presented existing data on and sources of migration pointing out the importance of properly and completely documenting when gathering data. Based on existing data, Data mostly on out-migration No data on return migration Varying degree of collection, processing, reporting and sharing of data Coordination of data collection on international migration is much-needed There should be a culture of data appreciation and data sharing It was therefore suggested that national level data of the LGUs can be used as reference point; there is a possibility to request for special tabulation for provinciallevel data such as the POEA and CFO; and LGUs may have carried out a CBMS or planning to conduct CBMS. data. Lastly, tips and sample variables were given on how to generate migration Page 20

21 OPEN FORUM At around three ten in the afternoon, open forum followed after Dr. Asis talked about data issues on migration. Questions were asked and insights were shared by the participants from the academe and LGUs from different areas of Western Visayas. Dr. Alimen from JBLFMU asks if there will be an agency to address standards for migrant workers. Q: Is there a development if someday there will be an agency that will address standards in migrant workers? A: Standards are being worked on for migrant workers. The question is who will do the monitoring. It's not too clear to people. The first question came from the academe asking if there would be an agency that will address standards on hiring migrant workers in reference to the problem seafarers have nowadays with the European community s standards on selection of Mr. Mario Nillos expresses his appreciation of the event. graduates. This was addressed by Dr. Asis saying that standards are being worked on for migrant workers but her concern was that it was not clear on who would do the monitoring. In addition, these standards are not too clear to the people and that they noticed that there are so many migration institutions in the Philippines. It was also added that these institutions have been pointing fingers on who is responsible for what. What can be done about this according to Dr. Asis is to improve the coordination between different migration institutions. Mr. Mario Nillos, a representative from the Provincial Planning and Development Office agreed with Dr. Asis. He expressed his appreciation for the event (seminarworkshop). He noted that he hopes to mainstream M & D into the local plans but there is no budget coming from any migration institution as of yet. Page 21

22 An LGU employee asks on how love cases and other related issues/concerns can be dealt with Q: LGUs are in the position to engage in migration issues. Love cases have been encountered. How to deal with issues related to this and other related issues/concerns? expatriated OFWs from the Middle East. The only thing the welfare agency could provide is the financial assistance. They had no idea what livelihood to provide since most of them do not want to go back and they don t know how and where to refer the mentioned OFWs. There was an agreement coming from some of the participants as they must share the same concern. Dr. Asis shared that the LGUs can look into the options available and it would be good if jobs can be generated for these OFWs. A: Depends on priorities. Some NGOs provide counseling and other support re these issues as not all can be addressed by LGUs. Make use available resources. Another question from an LGU employee was raised. He asked on how to deal with issues related to love cases and other related issues/concerns. Dr. Asis responded by saying that some NGOs provide counseling and other support regarding these issues as not all can be addressed by LGUs and added that resources such as these should be made use of. The last question was raised by a participant coming from Negros Occidental on what to do with the Page 22

23 WORKSHOP 1 commenced at three thirty in the afternoon. Ms. Galon assigned the participants to groups and clusters, USBs and materials were given out and planning officers of Iloilo acted as co-facilitators. Mr. Mario Nillos, PPDC, explained the mechanics of the workshop. There were verifications made as to the final outcome but the breakaway session soon started. Facilitators from the University of San Agustin Ms. Aneline Tolones, Dr. Cecil Alimen and Ms. Grace Galon, were assigned clusters to supervise. SWOT matrix of the recent accomplishments to integrate the institutional (I), social (S), technological (T), economic (E), and environmental (E) aspects of the recent accomplishments identified as the output per LGU. Table 3. Clusters/Groups of participants Cluster I Cluster II Cluster III Group 1 Group 6 Group 2 Group 4 Group 3 Group 5 Iloilo, Iloilo City, Oton, Santa Barbara Guimaras, Jordan, UP Visayas Negros Occ., Bacolod City, Silay City, San Carlos City Aklan, Kalibo, WVSU, Signpost Antique, San Jose Capiz, Roxas City, JBLFMU, NGA, DOH They had to answer the question, In relation to M&D, what are your organization s recent accomplishments, major trends, and strengths and advantages, and challenges? as a guide to identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of their LGU. After 1 hour and 10 minutes, outputs of Cluster III, Cluster I and Cluster I, were presented. Page 23

24 Table 4. SWOT Matrix of Cluster III STRENGTHS 1. Organized and Functional Migrant Coordinating Council (Antique) 2. Established AYMC 3. Available funding source for M&D 4. Supportive local officials (Antique) 5. Functional PESO 6. Skilled and competent manpower resources 7. Good plan for implementation 8. Established protocols on health related emerging infectious diseases OPPORTUNITIES 1. Access to external funding support 2. Established easy access with international partners 3. Advance Technology specifically for communication and collaboration 4. Globalization 5. Brain gain WEAKNESSES THREATS 1. Wavering support of local officials (Roxas City) 2. M&D concerns not yet mainstreamed in the Local Plans 3. PESO not yet institutionalized based on the approved ordinance. 4. Poor implementers 1. Globalization 2. Peace and order 3. Brain drain 4. Exploitation/trafficking 5. Too much bureaucracy Page 24

25 Table 5. SWOT Matrix of Cluster I STRENGTHS 1. CBMS data on in-migration 2. Availability of PESO and LEIPO managers in the province and municipal levels 3. Trained P/MSWDO workers related to domestic problems related to migrant families 4. Advocacy on illegal recruitment and illegal trafficking on women and children 5. Existing organized OFW association (Guimaras OFW and Seamen Cooperative) 6. Stability of peace and order in the province 7. Institutionalization of M&D in all local and investments plans with the assistance of various partner organizations WEAKNESSES 1. Absence of out-migration data 2. Data on in-migration not mainstreamed in the local plans 3. Incapacitated personnel on M&D 4. Absence of M&D Center 5. M&D not given priority by local officials OPPORTUNITIES 1. Availability of data from various sources (CBMS, actual survey per brgy per LGU) 2. Sisterhood Agreement with Guam and linkages from other foreign associations 3. Partnership with International Organization on Migration THREATS 1. Unwillingness of some migrant workers to cooperate during survey 2. Unwillingness of OFWs for investment 3. Illegal recruitment Page 25

26 Table 6. SWOT Matrix of Cluster II STRENGTHS OPPORTUNITIES 1. Supportive LCE to M&D 2. Provision of funds/budget for M&D (inclusion in the AIP) 3. Established system for basic data needs (Skills Registry System) 4. Approved Investment and Incentives Code 5. LGU financial assistance to distressed OFWs 6. Linkage with national agencies 1. Smooth program implementation 2. Provision of data to prospective investors 3. Mechanism to support investment promotion 4. Presence of POEA, OWWA, BI, DFA offices WEAKNESSES THREATS 1. No institutional mechanisms established 2. Lack of database on M&D 3. Political polarization 1. Prioritization of programs 2. Limited data Clarifications were made by Ms. Miado about the making of SWOT matrix that strengths and weaknesses should be internal to the organization while opportunities and threats are the external factors. Page 26

27 The consolidated strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the LGUs in Western Visayas taken from the outputs presented are detailed below: STRENGTHS 1. CBMS data on in-migration 2. Availability of PESO and LEIPO managers in the province and municipal levels 3. Trained P/MSWDO workers related to domestic problems related to migrant families 4. Advocacy on illegal recruitment and illegal trafficking on women and children 5. Existing organized OFW association (Guimaras OFW and Seamen Cooperative) 6. Stability of peace and order in the province 7. Institutionalization of M&D in all local and investments plans with the assistance of various partner organizations 8. Supportive LCE to M&D 9. Provision of funds/budget for FF&D (inclusion in the AIP) 10. Established system for basic data needs (Skills Registry System) 11. Approved investment and incentives code LGU financial assistance to distressed OFWs 12. Linkage with national agencies 13. Organized and functional Migrant Coordinating Council (Antique) 14. Established AYMC 15. Functional PESO 16. Established protocols on health related emerging infectious diseases WEAKNESSES 1. Absence of out-migration data 2. Data on in-migration not mainstreamed in the local plans 2. Incapacitated personnel on M&D 3. Absence of M&D Center 4. M&D not given priority by local officials 5. No institutional mechanisms established. 6. Lack of database on M&D Page 27

28 7. Political polarization. 8. Wavering support of local officials (Roxas City) 9. M&D concerns not yet mainstreamed in the Local Plans 10. PESO not yet institutionalized based on the approved ordinance. 11. Poor implementers OPPORTUNITIES 1. Availability of data from various sources (CBMS, actual survey per brgy. per LGU) 2. Sisterhood agreement with Guam and linkages with other foreign associations. 3. Partnership with International Organization on Migration 4. Prospective investors. 5. Mechanisms to support investment promotions 6. Presence of POEA, OWWA, BI and DFA offices 7. Access to external funding support 9. Advanced technology specifically for communication and collaboration. 10. Globalization 11. Brain gain THREATS 1. Unwillingness of some migrant workers to cooperate during survey 2. Unwillingness of OFWs to invest 3. Illegal recruitment 4. Personal economic inefficiency of OFWs and their families 5. Globalization 6. Peace and order 7. Brain drain 8. Exploitation/trafficking 9. Too much bureaucracy Page 28

29 Workshop 1 Breakaway Session Cluster I Cluster II Cluster III Page 29

30 Session 3 SHARED PRACTICAL VISIONING Andrea Luisa Anolin Commission on Filipino Overseas At five o clock in the afternoon, Ms. Anolin presented the vision and mission of Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) and highlighted Pres. Aquino s social contract with the people. From a government that treats its people as an export commodity and a means to earn foreign exchange, disregarding the social cost to Filipino families to a government that creates jobs at home, so that working abroad will be a choice rather than a necessity, and when its citizens do choose to become Overseas Filipino Workers, their welfare and protection will still be the government s priority. Page 30

31 She then defined vision and emphasized that when shared by everyone in the LGU, it provides a framework and acts as a unifying force, giving everyone in the local government a common goal and direction. The characteristics of a well-defined vision were explained and hints for a visionary thinking were given. The first day ended with Ms. Anolin giving the mechanics of Workshop 2 to be presented the next day. It was made clear that LGUs revisit their vision statements and make modifications, and if necessary come up with a new collegial vision of their province. Page 31

32 Breakfast Registration Preliminaries Recapitulation of Day 1 Sessions Presentation of Workshop 2 Outputs DAY 2, November 27, 2014 Session 4: Strategic Direction PANEL DISCUSSION: The How-tos of M&D Mainstreaming Mr. Rex Varona Former Director Asian Migrant Center Identifying Champions and Key Actors in the LGU Prof. Jorge Tigno, DPA Department of Political Science UP Diliman Good Governance and Local Leadership Session 5: Planning, Prioritization and Budgeting PANEL DISCUSSION: Nuts and Bolts of M&D Responsive Local Plans The Art of Rationalized Planning Authorizing an M&D Responsive Plan Prof. Carmeli Marie Chaves School of Urban and Regional Planning UP Diliman Atty. Golda Myra Roma JMDI 2 Focal Person UNDP-Philippines Workshops 3&4: Strategic Plan and Draft EO, Ordinance or Resolution Dinner Solidarity Night/Cultural Presentation Page 32

33 Breakfast and Registration Page 33

34 Preliminaries Ms. Maria Irene Grace Dandoy- Galon, an Assistant Professor at the University of San Agustin, recapping Day1. Elfred del Rosario of CFO introducing BaLinkbayan - an online portal that aims to strengthen partnerships between OFs and the local communities. Page 34

35 WORKSHOP 2: Shared Practical Visioning. The presenters of Clusters I, II and III showed the matrix outputs at nine twenty in the morning. They had been asked to identify the key themes in M&D. Comments, feedback and insights were generously given by the other participants right after each presenter. A guide question had been given: What do we want to see in place for the LGU 3 years from now in relation to M&D? Comments, feedback and/or suggestions followed right after each presenter. The presenters of Workshop 2 Outputs from (left) Cluster I, (center) Cluster II and (right) Cluster III. Page 35

36 Table 7. Matrix of Shared Practical Vision Pillars of Cluster I (Guimaras Province and Jordan) Current Vision Statement Themes (Key Elements for M & D) Province Guimaras is the agri-tourism capital of the region with empowered, self-reliant resilient and healthy families enjoying a progressive economy which is anchored on the principles of sustainable development Jordan Functional M and D Optimize engagement (participation and involvement) of OFWs Mainstreamed M and D in Local Plans The gateway to Guimaras, a progressive agro-industrial and commercial growth center, with a balanced ecological system where people are economically stable, empowered, law abiding, disaster resilient and enjoying high quality social services led by responsible leaders Institutionalized M&D within the PPAs of the MLGU Comprehensive data on M&D Ms. Anolin and Mr. Nillos shared parallel ideas that other investment opportunities especially in Guimaras and the functionality of plans should be given importance. Page 36

37 Table 8. Matrix of Shared Practical Vision Pillars of Cluster II (Aklan) Current Vision Statement A progressive province whose empowered and peace loving people living amidst a safer environment, stable and growing economy anchored on agro ecological tourism development that is globally competitive and sustainable under a responsive and accountable governance Mission Statements To realize the vision, the province shall ensure and support, among other things: Preservation, enrichment and promotion of arts, culture and tourism; Promotion and delivery of health and genderresponsive social services especially among vulnerable sector; Enhancement of the right of the people to a balanced ecology; Encouragement and support to the development of appropriate and self-reliant, scientific and technological capabilities; Enhancement of moral values and public accountabilities; Enhancement of economic prosperity, food security and social justice for both locals and migrants; Promotion of equal employment and livelihood opportunities among the residents; Enhancement of disaster risk reduction management system and increase adaptive capacity measures to climate change Maintenance of peace and order and public safety; Improvement in the living conditions of the people of Aklan. Ms. Anolin commended the output of Aklan group and highlighted the added phrase both locals and the migrants. From the academe, Dr. Alimen of JBLFMU also shared his experience and observations when he was in Aklan. An LGU participant from Aklan enlightened the participants on the strategies to address problems in Aklan. Page 37

38 Table 9. Matrix of Shared Practical Vision Pillars of Cluster III (Roxas City) Current Vision Statement Themes (Key Elements for M & D) We envision Roxas City as a God-loving, peaceful, healthy and progressive seafood capital of the country, rich in sustainable natural resources, a community with strong democratic values and fostered by viable partnership between the people and government. Viable partnership between the people and government (participation of private and public sector in M&D) Progressive seafood capital (livelihood programs for returning OFWs will focus on Seafood production and processing). Dr. Alimen shared his experience in Roxas City and Ms. Anolin asked if Roxas City markets their products overseas. The response given was that the LGU has been considering marketing overseas and that initiatives have been undertaken, tests are being done and packaging adhering to international standards are being developed. Page 38

39 Session 4: Strategic Direction HOW TO S OF M&D MAINSTREAMING Rex Varona Former Director, Asian Migrant Center Session 4 began at nine forty five in the morning. The speaker, Mr. Varona, inspired the participants by saying that if planners want to mainstream migration and development, they should put people at the center of development. He simplified his presentation starting with perspectives in migration. Given his expertise and experience, he said that sometimes if the focus is simply on development, people (i.e. people s health) are compromised so instead of discussing the how to, people and other mechanisms should be integrated. Furthermore, for a successful mainstreaming, he stressed that people should be involved in the planning Page 39

40 process. He believed that if people would understand realities, they would know what to do. The discussion progressed with ASEAN integration in 2015 and reminded the participants that they should focus on competition not only in the Philippines but also in the region and the world. On how to mainstream, the following strategies were given: 1. Strategies on consultations with stakeholders and beneficiaries (particularly with migrant families) 2. Communicating M&D 3. Identifying, understanding and overcoming/responding to hindrances/barriers Migrants perspectives on M&D as well as gender perspectives on M&D were also discussed. After presenting the MFA's Multi-Strategy Response Framework composed of a target group; key objectives and strategies; and results/impacts, Mr. Varona suggested that a link with the stakeholders be established, linkages in local planning be integrated, a community of practice be created and giving of incentives be effective. He acknowledged the importance of NEDA in the sustainability of the project for channeling, facilitating and providing incentives. Page 40

41 OPEN FORUM An open forum followed right after the talk. There were questions from and insights shared by the active and interested participants. Dr. Alimen from JBLFMU poses a question regarding the problems of seafarers on board. Q: Have you been trying to address problems by seafarers on board? A: Yes. But seafarers have to be organized. Mr. Nillos shared his experience with the integration of gender and development. The first question came from JBLFMU. Dr. Alimen inquired whether there have been initiatives to address problems by seafarers on board. He got a yes from Mr. Varona and that seafarers have to be organized. It was added that the Philippines is the top 5 with the highest HIV cases. It was also cited the case in education that in order to mainstream M&D into the academe, there should be an advocacy in the education sector. Mr. Nillos gave insights and shared his experience as an LGU representative with regards to the integration of gender and development. Mr. Nillos was quoted saying that oversight agencies have mandated to prepare G&D plan in consultation with the stakeholders. The mechanisms and regulations were in place; and stakeholders were engaged. LCE support is present. In mainstreaming M&D, it should start with LCE support to ensure successful integration. Mr. Varona was happy with the developments in G&D and agreed that commitment from the LCEs should be established. He expressed disappointments with politicians and Page 41

42 stressed the importance of the roles of the LGU and MFA. Dr. Cecil Alimen asks if there is a support group for distressed migrant workers. Q: Is there a support group for distressed migrant workers? A: Philippine Commission on Women. IF CFO and NNRCO can be the pivot, it would be good. Ms. Anolin suggests that more platforms are needed to make the public more aware of the available programs and services. When asked by Dr. Cecile Alimen if there is a support group for distressed migrant workers, Mr. Varona replied that there is the Philippine Commission on Women. If NCO and NNRCO can be the pivot, it would be good. He then gave a strategy advice on the local level. Creating programs have to be grounded from that level at first then upscale to the WV and national levels. Locate the service providers and coordinate. Establish leadership. Ms. Anolin added that there was a memo from DILG in support to the project on gender mainstreaming which started 2 decades ago. She shared that gender mainstreaming started with advocacies and initiatives. Later on, there were laws to address violence against women. According to her, more platforms should be provided for people to talk about to know the available programs and services. Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) for example has an online overseas program thru a website. It provides online counseling services. To report problems encountered by Page 42

43 migrants and their families, there is a hotline#1343. A participant suggested to fast track memo circular on M&D. Ms. Vivian Solano from LGU in Aklan airs her disappointment about development and employment at the local level in Aklan. Ms. Solano from LGU Aklan articulated that: When we talk of development and employment, at the local level like Boracay, there are mismatches. Rate is very low. It was suggested to DOLE to increase the minimum wage of workers in Boracay because of the living expense considerations. there is It was added that in Aklan, no protection for local employees. They experience delayed wages, and that if there are local opportunities, there is a mismatch. Mr. Varona commented that there should be dignified wages for workers in Aklan. He was reminded that when abroad, migrants are vulnerable to abuses and response groups should be established. Priorities have to be established first, organize information; second, determine where to go when problems arise; and third, make it work. Ms. Miado then clarified certain issues and reminded the participants on what had been accomplished with regards to M&D local mainstreaming initiatives such as conducting the regional forum to create awareness, launching of the project and going around to talk to the Governors in support to the project. MOUs have been crafted and some provinces have signed the MOUs. A certificate of appreciation was given. Lunch as served at fifteen minutes before twelve noon. Participants were asked to come back at one o clock. Page 43

44 Session 4: Strategic Direction IDENTIFYING CHAMPIONS AND KEY ACTORS IN THE LGU and GOOD GOVERNANCE AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP Prof. Jorge Tigno, DPA Department of Political Science, UP Diliman Prof. Tigno carried on with the discussion of the role of local governance and public institutions as champions of M&D issues and concerns at one o clock in the afternoon. He then explained mainstreaming in local development planning and said that mindsets of the key players have to be changed. On local authorities as M&D champions, he rationalized that LGUs role in institutionalizing governance is essential and LGUs can focus on establishing sustainable, meaningful, and effective cooperative engagements between Filipinos overseas and local public institutions. Page 44

45 Dr. Tigno draws the participants attention. They were all keen as Dr. Tigno presents the indicators of governance. His talk proceeded with the definition of governance which he emphasized as a process and not a monopoly of government. Basic indicators of governance were then provided: accountability, participation, transparency and predictability. The indicators have been expanded by some organizations and redefined by some authors. Using these as bases, Prof. Tigno presented his framework of key government pillars which are accountable, efficient, entrepreneurial and effective. Page 45

46 Effectiv Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming Accountable Governance Efficient Entrepreneurial Prof. Tigno s Key Government Pillars His talk also gave emphasis on the link between improved institutions of governance and better development outcomes. He established that local institutions are the link between the people and government. Four (4) generations of NGO strategies depending on the level of engagement with 4 th generation as the ultimate goal were also presented vis a vis the four (4) generations of migrant initiatives. Table 10. Generations of NGO Strategies and Migrant Initiatives NGO Strategies 1 st Generation providing immediate relief, rehabilitation, and Migrant Initiatives migrant / diaspora philanthropy to provide immediate relief and Page 46

47 reconstruction of short duration and limited impact 2 nd Generation engaging the community by organizing neighborhoods and villages for self-help projects 3 rd Generation engaging in sustainable systems of development and policy advocacy 4 th Generation formulating a strategic vision for the global community and the establishment of a network of NGOs at the global level rehabilitation assistance through donations in cash and kind involvement of a group or groups of migrants in the provision of services such as medical, surgical, and dental missions OR migrants returning to the country as accomplished and globally-recognized professionals and returnees running for local public office returning migrants engaging in productive local entrepreneurship and engaging in national policy advocacies migrants establishing associations and linking up with other associations towards the attainment of common development goals After giving an insight on what should LGUs do and not do, the role of migration and governance in local development was also underscored. OPEN FORUM Dr. Alimen from JBLFMU pointed out that the project implementation in governance does not end with the administration and hopes that if the present administration is innovative and open, the next one should continue the thrusts of the current administration. This was addressed by Prof. Tigno by contextualizing that Politics is a double edged sword. A good thing when the politician has an ear with the people in mind. Bad Page 47

48 thing when the politician thinks only for himself. According to him, LGUs are the link to the politicians and when organized, can put pressure on them. He added that every politician is/can be a champion to M&D issues though M&D is not the only concern which explains why there is a need to mainstream. M&D should be embedded /integrated to the structure of LGU to ensure continuity of the program. Q: How do you assess the governance of Pnoy in terms of M&D? A: Be clear that I am responding as a person and not as a faculty of UP. Look at the indicators. Did not quite agree on the "Daang Matuwid" coz of very vague indicators. The admin is good with 2 things but not good with governance. Ms. Vivian from LGU in Aklan raised a question and Prof. Tigno said that indicators should be checked. On a personal note, he did not quite agree on the "Daang Matuwid" because of very vague indicators and added that the administration is good with 2 things but not good with governance. It was clarified though he was responding as a person and not as a faculty of UP. was awarded. A certificate of appreciation Ms. Vivian Solano wants to know Prof. Tigno s assessment of Pnoy s governance in terms of M&D. Page 48

49 Session 5: Planning, Prioritization and Budgeting ANALYZING AND PRIORITIZING M&D FRAMEWORK AND PROVISIONS FOR INCLUSION IN LOCAL PLANS: THE ART OF RATIONALIZED PLANNING Prof. Carmeli Marie Chaves UP Diliman School of Urban and Regional Planning Prof. Carmeli Chaves, at fifteen minutes past two in the afternoon, initiated session 5 with the four (4) key points of rationalized planning in an interactive discussion which are: 1. Use the planning structures and processes already in place in local governments. 2. Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) is separate from Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Page 49

50 3. Continuity, rationality and stability of local development effort. 4. Reconfigures the planning process from its traditional technocratic form into one that accommodates multi-stakeholder participation and consultation She said that the planning process should be integrated into what is already operational. The plans mandated by the local government code (Comprehensive Development Plan and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan) were then introduced stressing that these two are separte and who reviews the plan should be distinguished. The salient features of CDP and CLUP were also discussed. Prof. Chaves shared her expertise related to the topic and articulated that bottom to top planning should be encouraged, not the other way around. In addition, plans mandated by the local government code should be reviewed. She raised the question to the crowd: Is the CDP updated? Mr. Nillos responded. No. For Iloilo, only 9 out of 42 towns are updated because of technical manpower problem/shortage. It has economic implications. Prof. Chaves situated M&D in the planning system by giving justification to 3 main points: 1. Migration directly affects population, age-sex structure and spatial distribution. Implications were also discussed. 2. Migration affects population outcomes. Therefore, planning should also be able to predict population. Several considerations in planning were presented. One of the important considerations should be to identify whether the area is in-migration or out-migration. If the area is in-migration for example, there is a need to plan for an increased demand for basic services, especially employment. Page 50

51 Chaves: Are we an in-migration or out-migration area? Participants: Not sure. Chaves: Maybe because there is no database. By determining the growth rate of say, Iloilo City to a larger territory like the province, we can determine whether we are an inmigration or out-migration area. 3. Population and development are interrelated. Migration is a population process that is related to development. Nillos: Will try to come up with Metro Iloilo Land Use Plan. Issues on geographical boundaries and settlements should be considered. PPDP has just a spatial function. Chaves: Did you take up migration when you did your planning? Nillos: We took note of some dynamics but not really on population data. Figures on migration were not factored in since the survey on the number of population did not account for migrants. Prof. Chaves challenged the LGUs to do metropolitan planning; identify whether the areas are in-migration or out-migration; and collect data and maintain a database among other things. Awarding of certificate followed the talk. Page 51

52 OPEN FORUM Q: How to set the 15km municipal waters? Have problems with the Negros waters. There are islands in the eastern portion. NAMRIA takes a long time to decide. A: Yes, it takes a long time. Compare it with NSO. clarifies about the more specific land and water use especially in Guimaras. Q: Is there any move to include a more specific water use in the Land Use in Planning? A: There is. And it should be integrated in the current one. From Guimaras, a clarification was made about a more specific land and water use especially in Guimaras of if there is any move to include a more specific water use in the LAND USE PLANNING? Prof. Chaves gave an affirmative that there is which should be integrated in the current one. The same participant asked how to set the 15 kilometer municipal waters with Negros. His concern was that NAMRIA is taking a long time to decide. Prof. Chaves suggested to do a comparison with the NSO. Mr. Nillos asks if the results of local survey can be used as a reference. Q: What about LGU makes use of its own survey? A: It will not be recognized but can be used for its own use. Will have to wait for NSO for the official figures as the source. LGU cannot give out the official figures. As a follow up question, Mr. Nillos proposed to make use of its own survey as a reference. Prof. Chaves replied that results of local surveys can be used for their own reference only, as they will not be recognized. Page 52

53 A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Mr. Rex Varona. A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Prof. Jorge Tigno. A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Prof. Carmeli Marie Chaves. Page 53

54 Session 5: Planning, Prioritization and Budgeting AUTHORIZING AN M&D-RESPONSIVE PLAN AND ITS PROJECTS: LEGAL BASES AND OPTIONS FOR M&D INCLUSION IN LOCAL PLANS Atty. Golda Myra Roma JMDI 2 Focal Person, UNDP-Philippines At three ten in the afternoon, Atty. Roma discussed the rationale of the topic in relation to the fifth session which is planning, prioritization and budgeting with emphasis on the legal bases of M&D inclusion on local plans and ordinance. She then presented the legislations related to migration and focused on some which will have a direct regional or local impact and discussed the advantages of the agreements. For example, partnership with other government agencies that can provide services that cannot be provided by the LGUs has been emphasized with the migration related laws as bases. This should be incorporated in the ordinance. Page 54

55 It was also stressed that OFWs help desks should be established. Some LGUs have OFW desks but many do not have. LGU could tap NRCO as there should be shared government information system for migration. Some of the laws that were highlighted are: RA 9208 amended by RA This gives the LGU the authority to cancel the license of establishments involved in trafficking of persons within their area of jurisdiction. RA 6768 amended by RA Balikbayan Law. One benefit of this law is free entrepreneurial training and livelihood skills programs, and marketing assistance to a balikbayan by TESDA. It was cited that this law can be used as basis to impress our balikbayans or make them feel good. PD 819 DOST Balik Scientist Program Passport Law RA 9710 Magna Carta for Women There should be representation of women's sector in international, national and local special and decision-making bodies. It should be noted that an LGU participant corrected the term Magna Carta for Women as it should be Magna Carta of Women. Atty. Roma introduced the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) zeroing in on the chapters that have relationship to migrants. She showed samples of provincial ordinances and advised the LGUs to draft a plan before bringing the idea to their respective CLE. Page 55

56 OPEN FORUM Mr. Varona pointed out two (2) areas for refinement of the development plans: (1) It would be good to utilize the existing mechanisms of the council; and (2) one policy gap to consider in the crafting of plans is to consider the legal identity of migrants overseas. If they invest here, how will such channeling be facilitated? He added that there should be a message that there is counterpart in the local government so they will not feel that they are doing everything and reiterated that universities have to be part of the mainstreaming. Atty. Roma agreed that there should be a development side of the development plans. In encouraging Filipinos to invest, it has been included in one of the laws. She gave an update on UNDP lobbying to provide better incentives for returning migrants so they will invest in the Philippines. Mr. Nillos inquiring as to the preferred framework for mainstreaming M&D into the local plans Q: Which is the preferred committee or agency or institutional framework? Mr. Varona suggesting 2 areas of refinement of the development plans A: Naga that started with TWG with more like 8 members coming from different agencies to draft the concept, looked for available data and drafted an ordinance. Then it can be expanded into a committee. It can start with TWG or can start with committee with different sub-committees. There can also be a council that is purely on policy-making with sub-group on details and day-to-day operations. Page 56

57 Mr. Nillos raised a question as to the preferred committee or framework to be used. Atty. Roma gave three (3) suggestions: (1) It could start with a Technical Working Group (TWG); (2) It could be initiated by a committee with subcommittees; or (3) A council that is purely on policymaking sub-group. Mr. Nillos conveyed his agreement that it could start with TWG and shared his knowledge on the framework of TWG. Dr. Alimen asks if the seafarers who came from Somalia can also benefit from the programs for OFs. Q: On seafarer victims in Somalia and came back later, there have nowhere to go to start with their life. Is it included in the programs? A: Yes, the government does not distinguish land-based from sea-based migrants. Regarding Dr. Alimen s query about the seafarers who came back from Somalia and have nowhere to go, Atty. Roma emphasized that they are included in all the programs for overseas Filipinos. According to her, sometimes seafarers have better programs. Only OWWA is different because it is a membership-based agency. Seafarers are members of OWWA and seafarers are one of the biggest contributors. The open forum was capped at four fifteen in the afternoon after which mechanics to Workshop 3 & 4 and the expected outputs were explained with the emphasis on generating and presenting outputs per LGU. They could either stay in the venue or they could go somewhere else to work on their outputs but were advised to come back at eight o clock in the evening for a solidarity night. Page 57

58 Workshop 3&4 Breakaway Session Page 58

59 Workshop 3&4 Breakaway Session Page 59

60 Workshop 3&4 Breakaway Session Page 60

61 Solidarity Night Page 61

62 DAY 3, November 28, 2014 Breakfast Registration Presentation and Critique of Final Outputs Lunch/Hotel Check out Session 6: Next Steps and Workshop Conclusion Closing Remarks Awarding of Certificates to Participants and Photo Ops Page 62

63 Presentation and Critique of Final Outputs WORKSHOP 3&4: PLANNING, PRIORITIZATION AND BUDGETING, AND DRAFT AN EXECUTIVE ORDER, ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION. The presentation of outputs for workshops 3 &4 per LGU began at around ten o clock in the morning. It was noted that some LGUs have taken giant steps in the integration of M&D in local planning while some LGUs have just initiated the integration. For Workshop 3 which is Planning, Prioritization, and Budgeting, the participants per LGU were asked to come up with a Strategic Plan following a matrix given that included strategies, programs, and projects/activities for 3 years. They were asked to prioritize programs, projects/activities with cost requirements and sources as well. Workshop 4 asked the participants to draft an Executive Order (EO), an Ordinance or a Resolution as an exercise. All the LGUs (11 presenters) were advised to present their outputs to be followed by a critiquing session in the following order: 1. Santa Barbara 2. Jordan, Guimaras 3. Guimaras (Province) 4. Iloilo (Province) 5. Iloilo City 6. Roxas City 7. Capiz (Province) 8. Aklan (Province) 9. Oton 10. Antique (Province) 11. San Jose, Antique The outputs (strategic plan and draft EO/Ordinance/resolution) of the LGUs are found on the next pages. Page 63

64 Table 11. STRATEGIC PLAN OF SANTA BARBARA STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Structuring M and D and its component Conduct M and D Forum to organize migrants, families of migrants, migrants returnees and other OFs Creation of M & D TWG/Council Establishment of M & D desk Generate Migration Data Base December 2014 December 2014 March 2015 January February , , c/o Migrants (balikbayans in town for tiesta and Christmas season) MOOE M & D Plan Formulation and Integration to local plans and programs Conduct workshop for issues and needs analysis Plan preparation and presentation to LDC for endorsement Incorporate M&D in the AIP for inclusion to propose Annual Budget SB adaption of M & D Plan and supplemental AIP Passage of M & D ordinance March 2015 February May 2015 January June 2015 June 2015 July to August , MOOE Page 64

65 Networking Synergies for a sustainable M & D Linkages/partnership with concerned NGAs and other LGUs M & D desk Tap OFs organizations/ federations On line communications/ updates for OFs through social media January 2015 December 2014 December 2014 Implementation and Monitoring Fully operational M & D desk Establish M & D Website for OFs linkage July 2015 January , MOOE Page 65

66 Table 12. STRATEGIC PLAN OF JORDAN, GUIMARAS STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Institutionalization of M&D Creation of TWG (EO) 1 st Quarter 2015 Orientation for local officials and department heads 2015 Endorsement to SB for Resolution or Ordinance 2015 Staff augmentation for VAWC/TIP/M&D Unit , (initial budget) Various Programs and Projects, MSWDO) CapDev / Training Gathering of comprehensive data on M&D (CBMS/NHTS/Brgy Profile) Capability building and training development for M&D personnel, TWG, brgy officials, CSOs/POs , GF , GPBP M&D Integration on Local Development and Investment Plans Seminar workshop on the integration , (initial budget) Revision of Municipal Investment Incentive Code , GPBP GF Page 66

67 Strengthening of migrant workers (OFs/OFWs) M & E (Municipal Monitoring Committee) Logistical Support from identified partner agencies and NGOs Reorganizing of various migrant associations (sea based, land based, air based) -identify the associations -inventory of registered and non-registered associations for accreditation , (initial budget) Monitoring and evaluation of the program 2015 onwards 100, Various Programs and Projects (MSWDO) Reintegration of Migrants (OFs/OFWs) 1)Skills training 2)Sustainable livelihood projects 3)Counseling 4)Entrepreneurial Workshop 5)Gender and development sessions 6)Promotional collaterals for investment and capitalization GF 2015 onwards 1,000, TESDA DTI DOLE NEDA DOT Provincial Government of Guimaras Faith based organizations GSC Page 67

68 DRAFT EO OF JORDAN, GUIMARAS EXECUTIVE ORDER NO Series of CREATION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) ON MAINSTREAMING OF MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMS OF THE MUNICIPALITY Composition: Chairman Municipal Mayor Co Chairman MPDC Members MSWDO PESO Manager Campus Administrator, Guimaras State College Chief of Police, Jordan Municipal Police Station Municipal Budget Officer Municipal Accountant Municipal Treasurer SB Chair on Appropriations SB Chair on Social Services SB Chair on Women, Children and Health Municipal Health Officer Municipal Agriculturist MLGOO Faith Based Representative Representative, Women s Group President, 4Ps OSCA President Representative, Youth Sector Page 68

69 Table 13. STRATEGIC PLAN OF GUIMARAS (PROVINCE) STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Comprehensive database management Updating of CBMS using tablet based application ,200, Special Purpose Allocation Fund (GF 2015); Municipal Counterpart Institutionalization of M and D in the Province Creation of TWG for M and D Establishment of M and D Desk February 2015 First semester of , Special Purpose Allocation Fund Planning and integration of M and D in Local Development and Investment Plan Second quarter of , PPDO funds Engagement with key development partners (NGAs, CSOs, PSOs, OFs and OFWs) Capacity Development for the a)twg and b) Key development partners c) migrants and families Strengthening of Provincial Inter-agency on Anti- Trafficking (PIACAT); Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC); Magna Carta of Women and other related laws on M and D Second semester of , Special Purpose Allocation Fund (GF 2015) On-going 100, PSWDO Page 69

70 Reintegration of Migrants Livelihood development - Training needs assessment for migrants - Skills enhancement / upgrading - Skills development - Provision of logistical support ,000, Special Purpose Allocation Fund (GF 2016); Key Development Partners Information, Education Campaign for M and D Production of Development support collaterals for M and D Second semester of , Special Purpose Allocation Fund (GF 2015), Key Development Partners Advocacy on M and D Second semester of , Special Purpose Allocation Fund (GF 2015) Monitoring and Evaluation Second quarter of , PPDO Funds Page 70

71 DRAFT EO OF GUIMARAS (PROVINCE) Executive Order CREATION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) FOR THE MAINSTREAMING OF MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING OF THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS COMPOSITION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP Chairman: Co Chair: Members: Provincial Governor PPDO PSWDO PEDO Provincial Health Office Provincial Budget Office Provincial Accounting Office Provincial Treasury Office SP Chair on Appropriation SP Chair on Social Services SP Chair on Health DILG TESDA PNP Representative on CSOs Representative on Faith Based Organization Page 71

72 Table 14. STRATEGIC PLAN OF ILOILO (PROVINCE) STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS 1. Building mechanism for M&D 1. Data Mgt. - Identification - Data, Collection - Data Generation - Analysis & Interpretation 2. Engaging Stakeholders - ID and inventory of Migrants groups and individuals - conduct series of consultations 3. Establish local enabling mechanisms: - constituting local M&D Committee and TWG - Seek local sanggunian s support to M&D-SP Resolution 2. M&D Plan Integration 1. M&D Plan formulation and resource allocation - needs assessment and work planning January To March, 2015 March to April, 2015 December ,000 March to July, , ,000 LGU Fund 100,000 LGU Fund 2. Resource allocation July, , Implementation & M&E 100, Sustainability Mechanism 1. Establishment of M&D center 3M LGU Fund and CFO Page 72

73 2. Continuing CapDev 300,000 LGU Fund 1. Continuing Resource Mobilization 2. Continuing PPAs - Special employment for Out-of-School youth - Job fairs - Livelihood programs for returning migrants (PLPF, ITLDC, SEA-K) - Skills training - Iskolar sang Iloilo Program - Solo Parent Program - Welfare Program on Anti-Trafficking of Persons Welfare Program - Aid to Migrants and OFW 15M LGU Fund And TSKI 4. Knowledge Management 1. Web Development 50,000 LGU Fund 2. Production of IEC materials 200,000 LGU Fund 3. Replication of Best Practices 200,000 LGU Fund 5. Establish partnerships 1. Partnership with NGAs (e.g. TESDA, DOST, OWWA, POEA) 2. Partnership with Organization/s of MFOs and their families 50,000 LGU Fund 50,000 LGU Fund Page 73

74 DRAFT EO OF ILOILO (PROVINCE) EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. Series of 2014 AN ORDER CREATING THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR MAINSTREAMING MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING WHEREAS, Article II Section 4 of the Constitution states that The Prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect its people ; WHEREAS, Republic Act 8042 amended by RA Migrant Workers Act (1995 and 2010) states that In the fight against illegal recruitment, the local government units (LGUs), in partnership with the POEA, other concerned government agencies, and non-government organizations advocating the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers, shall take a proactive stance by being primarily responsible for the dissemination of information to their constituents on all aspects of overseas employment ; WHEREAS, t is recognized that the remittances of the Migrants and OFWs bring significant financial and economic impact not only to their families but to the entire economy of the Province of Iloilo; WHEREAS, Migration and Development concerns and issues are not incorporated in the programs and projects of the Provincial Government despite their significant contribution to the economy of the Province of Iloilo; WHEREAS, it is imperative to mainstream Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming and thus a need for a working group to handle the responsibility. Page 74

75 NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARTHUR D. DEFENSOR, SR., Governor of the Province of Iloilo, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law and the Constitution, do hereby order the following:ection 1: Creating the Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming There is hereby created the Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming which is composed of the following: Chairperson: Mario N. Nillos, PGDH-PPDO Vice Chair: Neneth Q. Pador PGDH-PSWDO Members: Francisco T. Heler, Jr. PESO Manager GAD FP Alma P. Ravena Ramon C. Yee Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado Gilbert Marin Atty. Arturo Cangrejo Representative OIC-HRMDO, PGDH-PPO PGDH-PHO PGADH-CAHTO PGADH-PCDO Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc. (TSKI) University of San Agustin DOLE Representative John B. Lacson Maritime Foundation University OWWA POEA TESDA Migrant Filipino Overseas (MFOs) Group Technical Advisory Body NEDA and CFO Representatives Page 75

76 Section 2: The Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming shall have the following functions: a. Facilitate Data Collection, Generation, Analysis and Interpretation concerning Migration in the Province b. Conduct consultation activities with migrants, and OFWs c. Initiate preparation of migration development plans and investment programs d. Liaise with NRCO, OWWA, POEA CFOs and other institutions concerning migration and development e. Facilitate fund sourcing and resource mobilization f. Spearhead the conduct of advocacies, capacity building activities concerning migration and development g. Collaborate with other concerned agencies, groups and association or institutions concerning migration and development h. Recommend relevant policies on migration and development Section 3. The Provincial Planning and Development Office shall function as the SECRETARIAT and will be responsible on the documentation and facilitation of all the meetings and activities to be undergone by the TWG. Section 4. Budgetary Requirements. The fund for the operation of the TWG shall be appropriated annually from the Provincial Local Fund. This Order takes effect immediately. DONE, in the City of Iloilo, this of December, in the Year of Our Lord, Two- Thousand and Fourteen. ARTHUR D. DEFENSOR, SR. Governor Page 76

77 Table 14. STRATEGIC PLAN OF ILOILO CITY STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Institutionalization of M&D in the local level Conduct of M&D orientation with the City Mayor, SP and Department Heads (Tuesday Group) *invite resource person from NEDA January Local funds/cmo Issuance of Executive Order creating the M&D Technical Working Group (TWG), defining its members and responsibilities; M&D Focal Person (CPDO, PESO, CSWDO, LEIPO, DILG, SP, SignPost, IBC) 1 st Quarter of CMO Establishment of M&D Help Desk 1 st Quarter of 2015 Updating of CLUP with M&D integration 2016 Page 77

78 Engagement of Partner Institutions and Agencies Drafting of MOAs/ Tapping CSOs, Academe, Private Sector 2 nd Quarter of 2015 Capacity Building Advocacies Conduct of trainings for TWG 3 rd Quarter of 2015 Resource Mobilization Resource mapping Data banking/ Migrant Situationer 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 2015 Page 78

79 Table 15. STRATEGIC PLAN OF ROXAS CITY STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Build up OF database MIGRANTE- Kabahin ka sa Pag-umwad Orientation with barangay officials and BHWs Data gathering Conduct of OF Forum Monitoring of in&out migrants and returnees June December barangays x 20 pax x Php50.00/pax =Php47, forms Php500x47 = Php23, subtotal= Php70, LGU Designation/appointment of Personnel for OF Help Desk Creation of TWG on Migration and Development Follow up on the Designation of OF Help Desk Personnel as per approved SP Resolution Lobbying to local officials Crafting & approval of SP Resolution & Executive order Convening of TWG January March-July 2015 Php10, LGU Dialogue on Overseas Filipinos (OF) Rights, Responsibilities Celebration of OF/Migrants Day June 7 & December 18, 2015 Php30, LGU, OWWA, POEA, COF, PHILHEALTH, Page 79

80 Establishment of one stop OF center Lobbying to local officials Submission of request to stakeholders (OWWA, POEA, SSS, TESDA, COF, DOST, PAG-IBIG, NRCO, DSWD, PESO) January February 2015 SSS, PAG-IBIG, DOST, TESDA, NRCO Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Conduct of Entrepreneurship Training & Financial Literacy to OF /OF families September- December 2015 Php30, DTI, BSP, OWWA, LGU Page 80

81 Table 16. STRATEGIC PLAN OF CAPIZ (PROVINCE) STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Raising awareness of LGU on Migrant and Development 1. Advocacy and organizing of the Migrant Councils with NGAs, NGOs and partner institution 1 st week of January 2015 Establish M& D Committee 1. Drafting of EO creating the migrant council and TWGs 2. Council meetings 2 nd week of Jan 2015 Quarterly Mainstreaming of migration and development into other local special bodies, e.g. PCWCW, PIACAT, GAD, etc. 1. Consultations with other local special bodies and develops policy that mainstreams migrants to development agenda. 2. Lobby for the budget of programs / projects to migrant and development council. February rd week of Jan ,000 1,000,000 Prov l LGU Prov L LGU Page 81

82 Establishing Local - National Govt. Partnership to realize OF one stop - shop service and information center. 1. Creation and establishment of one stop shop information center that offers: 1. pre -departure counseling for OFWs 2. Para-legal services 3. psycho-social counseling 4. Linking and referral to Social Protection services 5. Building capacity of OFW skills 6. Scholarship for OF children. January 2015 onward 5,000,000 Prov L LGU Legal Services 1. The LGU has to provide legal protection and development benefits from migration for both countries of origin and destination of migrant workers. 1,000,000 Prov l LGU Identify flagship projects for diaspora investments 1. Development of specific investment projects, products and services specifically focus on agrofishery and the like. 1,000,000 Prov l LGU 2. Tapping support of diaspora philanthropy to invest on the production and manufacturing of agro-fisheries product and social programs such as socialize housing for the poor and capital investment for local entrepreneur. 10,000,000 Prov l LGU / Diaspora Philanthropy Page 82

83 DRAFT EO OF CAPIZ (PROVINCE) EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. Series of 2014 AN ORDER CREATING THE PROVINCIAL MIGRANT AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR MAINSTREAMING MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING WHEREAS, Article II Section 4 of the Constitution states that The Prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect its people ; WHEREAS, Republic Act 8042 amended by RA Migrant Workers Act (1995 and 2010) states that In the fight against illegal recruitment, the local government units (LGUs), in partnership with the POEA, other concerned government agencies, and non-government organizations advocating the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers, shall take a proactive stance by being primarily responsible for the dissemination of information to their constituents on all aspects of overseas employment ; WHEREAS, it is recognized that the remittances of the Migrants and OFWs bring significant financial and economic impact not only to their families but to the entire economy of the Province of Capiz; WHEREAS, Migration and Development concerns and issues are not incorporated in the programs and projects of the Provincial Government despite of their significant contribution to the economy of the Province of Capiz; WHEREAS, it is imperative to mainstream Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming and thus a need for a creation of the Page 83

84 Provincial Migrant and Development Council and a working group to handle the responsibility. NOW, THEREFORE, I, VICTOR A. TANCO, Governor of the Province of Capiz, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law and the Constitution, do hereby order the following: Section 1: Creating the Provincial Migrant Council for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming. There hereby also created the Technical Working Group responsible for the organization, operation of Satellite Migrant information Center and Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming which is composed of the following: Chairperson: VICTOR A TANCO GOVERNOR Co. Chairman ESTEBAN EVEN CONTRERAS Peso Manager Designated Member : Antonio V. Asis Violita Silva Silvia Dela Cruz Atty. Jose Villanueva PGDH-PPDO PGDH-PSWDO PGDH OPA Prov l. Administrator/ GAD Focal Person Atty. Rudolfo Beluso Prov l Prosecutor Chairman PIACAT Dr. Samuel Delfin PGDH-PHO Page 84

85 Representative Dr. Editha Magallanes Academe OWWA POEA TESDA DOLE Migrant Filipino Overseas (MFOs) Group Technical Working Group: Albert Porras - PPDO Diva Tarrosa - PPDO Joerine Tan - PSWDO Section 2: The Migrant Council and Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming shall have the following functions: a. Facilitate Data Collection, Generation, Analysis and Interpretation concerning Migration in the Province b. Conduct consultation activities with migrants, and OFWs c. Initiate preparation of migration development plans and investment programs d. Liaise with NRCO, OWWA, POEA CFOs and other institutions concerning migration and development e. Facilitate fund sourcing and resource mobilization f. Spearhead the conduct of advocacies, capacity building activities concerning migration and development g. Collaborate with other concerned agencies, groups and association or institutions concerning migration and development h. Recommend relevant policies on migration and development Section 3. The Provincial Planning and Development Office shall function as the SECRETARIAT and will be responsible on the documentation and facilitation of all the meetings and activities to be undergone by the TWG. Page 85

86 Section 4. Budgetary Requirements. The fund for the operation of the TWG shall be appropriated annually from the Provincial Local Fund. This Order takes effect immediately. DONE, in the City of Roxas this of December, in the Year of Our Lord, Two- Thousand and Fourteen. VICTOR A. TANCO Governor Page 86

87 Table 17. STRATEGIC PLAN OF AKLAN (PROVINCE) STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Re-echo to LCE the Mainstreaming of M & D on Local Planning Meeting with the LCE First week of December 2014 Identification of office and personnel who will spearhead the M & D Initiative Issuance of EO Designating the Office and personnel and its function January 2015 Conduct of orientation to target agencies with services on M & D Identification of target agencies (local and national) Request TA from NEDA January 2015 Food Supplies/IEC LGU NEDA Creation of Committee and TWG on M & D Equip TWG Members with KAS on M & D Establishment of M & D Data Base Issuance of EO specifying its duties and functions January day Capacity Building /Trainings for the TWG February 2015 Food Accommodation /logistics/supplies venue NEDA Identification of Enumerators February-June 2015 Supplies/Materials NEDA Page 87

88 Production of Survey Questionnaires Orientation/Briefing of Enumerators Conduct of Actual Survey Data tabulation and compilation Data Encoding Reproduction of the survey results Food DSA/TEV DSA of Tabulators Computers/Printers/ ink/supplies/usb NEDA NEDA NEDA NEDA NEDA Provision of gendersensitive safety net programs and services to the migrants and their families Identify existing PPAs in the annual development plan of the province that will effectively address the development issues and challenges of the clients. Capacitate the focal person assigned in the OWWA/POEA help desk July 2015 LGU LGU Page 88

89 DRAFT EO OF AKLAN (PROVINCE) EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. Series Of 2015 AN EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE PROVINCIAL MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT (M & D) COMMITTEE AND ITS TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR THE MAINSTREAMING OF M & D IN LOCAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING WHEREAS, Migration and Development Initiatives for Western Visayas Project was successfully launched during the Regional Development Council of Region VI meeting on September 2_, 2014; WHEREAS, MDI-WV is a project related to the global project of Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI) which aims to optimize the contribution of migration in regional and local development in Western Visayas; WHEREAS, this project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the project is implemented by the UNDP Philippines with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) as the national government implementing partner and the Regional Development Council Region VI, thru NEDA, as the regional implementing partner; WHEREAS, all LGUs in Region VI declared its support and to play its key role in managing migration especially within their respective jurisdiction; WHEREAS, the provincial government of Aklan as the Local Chief of the Province appreciate the support and opportunities being made available by donor agencies and international development institutions for efforts to mainstream migration and development issues at the local level, especially in the context of the MDI-WV project. Page 89

90 NOW THEREFORE, I FLORENCIO T. MIRAFLORES, Governor of the Province of Aklan, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order and ordain the members of the team, as follows : I. COMPOSITION: Chairperson : Co-Chair: Members: DOLE PPDO PESO PSWDO PHO AKPGO PNP DILG TESDA DTI DOST SP PTO PACCO PBO APTO OPA NSO NGO CSO/POs II. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: The Members of the Provincial Migration and Development Committee shall: 1. Attend the regular PMDC Meeting. 2. Formulate directions and policies in the implementation of the MDI Project 3. Designate regular representative to sit in the TWG. Page 90

91 4. Participate in the planning process to come-up MDI Situationer of the Province. 5. Deliver responsive services mandated by its agencies and institutions. 6. Participate to come-up data bank. 7. Others deemed necessary for the PMDC. The Members of the Provincial Technical Working Group shall: 1. Represent its respective office during the PMDC Meeting in the absence of the Department Heads.. 2. Actively participate in coming up with a situationer and data bank. 3. Assist the PMDC in facilitating meetings/orientation/trainings at the local level. 4. Identify gender-responsive programs and services to address the development issues and challenges faced by migrants and their families. III. LOGISTICS SUPPORT: In the operationalization of the Provincial Migration and Development Committee and its TWG, the province shall provide logistic support to the provincial staff attending such capacity development program in the implementation of the project. In coming-up with data bank for M&D, the funding institution will shoulder the expenses. IV. EFFECTIVITY : This order takes effect immediately and shall remain in effect unless revoked and amended by the undersigned. Done this of 2014 in Kalibo, Aklan. FLORENCIO T. MIRAFLORES Provincial Governor Page 91

92 Table 18. STRATEGIC PLAN OF OTON STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS 1. Institutionalization of M&D in the Municipality 2. Building mechanism for M&D 1. Establish local enabling mechanisms - Creation of TWG - Seek local Sanggunian s support to M&D -SB Resolutions 1. Data Mgt. (from the barangay level) - Identification - Data, Collection - Data Generation - Analysis & Interpretation December 2014 to January 2015 February To March, ,000 LGU Fund 50,000 LGU Fund 2. Engaging Stakeholders - ID and inventory of Migrants groups and individuals - conduct series of consultations 2. M&D Plan Integration 1. M&D Plan formulation and resource allocation - needs assessment and work planning March to April, 2015 March to July, ,000 50,000 LGU Fund LGU Fund 2. Resource allocation July, ,000 LGU Fund 4. Implementation and integration and M&E 50,000 LGU Fund 6. Sustainability Mechanism 2. Establishment of M&D center July to December, ,000 LGU Fund Page 92

93 2. Continuing Capability Development Activities 150,000 LGU Fund Continuing Resource Mobilization 20,000 LGU Fund 7. Knowledge Management Continuing MPAs - Special employment for Students - Job fairs - Livelihood programs for returning migrants Skills training - Iskolar ng Bayan Program - Solo Parent Program - Welfare Program on Anti-Trafficking of Persons Welfare Program 4. Web Development May to December ,000 LGU Fund 50,000 LGU Fund 5. Production of IEC materials 50,000 LGU Fund 6. Replication of Best Practices 50,000 LGU Fund 7. Establish partnerships 3. Partnership with NGAs (e.g. TESDA, DOST, OWWA, POEA) 4. Partnership with Organization/s of MFOs and their families May to September, ,000 LGU Fund 50,000 LGU Fund 8. Monitoring and evaluation 1. Continuation of applicable actions July to December, ,000 LGU Fund Page 93

94 DRAFT EO OF OTON EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. Series of 2014 AN ORDER CREATING THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR MAINSTREAMING MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING WHEREAS, Article II Section 4 of the Constitution states that The Prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect its people ; WHEREAS, Republic Act 8042 amended by RA Migrant Workers Act (1995 and 2010) states that In the fight against illegal recruitment, the local government units (LGUs), in partnership with the POEA, other concerned government agencies, and non-government organizations advocating the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers, shall take a proactive stance by being primarily responsible for the dissemination of information to their constituents on all aspects of overseas employment ; WHEREAS, it is recognized that the remittances of the Migrants and OFWs bring significant financial and economic impact not only to their families but to the entire economy of the Municipality of Oton; WHEREAS, Migration and Development concerns and issues are not incorporated in the programs and projects of the municipal government despite their significant contribution to the economy of the municipality; WHEREAS, it is imperative to mainstream Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming and thus a need for a working group to handle the responsibility. Page 94

95 NOW, THEREFORE, I, VICENTE B.FLORES, JR., Mayor of the Municipality of Oton, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law and the Constitution, do hereby order the following: Section 1: Creating the Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming There is hereby created the Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming which is composed of the following: Chairperson: Ma. Ami R. Rodrigo, MGDH-I MPDO Vice Chair: Pablo S. Guevara, Jr. MGDH-I MEEDO/LEIPO Members: Marriet V. Salapantan PESO Manager Erlinda H. Caminian Racquel Baldeviso Dra. Sally C. Ticao Irene H. Otero Celsa S. Suarez MGDH-I HRMO MGDH-I MSWDO MGDH-I MHO MGADH-GSO (Tourism) MGDH-MACO Representative PO Representatives CO Representatives Migrant Filipino Overseas (MFOs) Group Technical Advisory Body NEDA and CFO Representatives Section 2: The Technical Working Group for Mainstreaming Migration and Development in Local Planning and Investment Programming shall have the following functions: a. Facilitate Data Collection, Generation, Analysis and Interpretation concerning Migration in the Province b. Conduct consultation activities with migrants, and OFWs Page 95

96 c. Initiate preparation of migration development plans and investment programs d. Liaise with NRCO, OWWA, POEA CFOs and other institutions concerning migration and development e. Facilitate fund sourcing and resource mobilization f. Spearhead the conduct of advocacies, capacity building activities concerning migration and development g. Collaborate with other concerned agencies, groups and association or institutions concerning migration and development h. Recommend relevant policies on migration and development Section 3. The Municipal Planning and Development Office shall function as the SECRETARIAT and will be responsible on the documentation and facilitation of all the meetings and activities to be undergone by the TWG. Section 4. Budgetary Requirements. The fund for the operation of the TWG shall be appropriated annually from the Municipal Local Fund. This Order takes effect immediately. DONE, in Oton, Iloilo, this of December, in the Year of Our Lord, Two- Thousand and Fourteen. VICENTE B. FLORES, JR. Mayor Page 96

97 Table 19. STRATEGIC PLAN OF ANTIQUE (PROVINCE) STRATEGIES PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS I. Enhancement of the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan mainstreaming M&D concerns: > Issuance of an Executive Order creating the Technical Working Group > Inventory of data on local and international migration > Data collection (primary & secondary) to complete the OFW Profile > Data analysis and preparation of the Provincial Migrant Situationer Conduct of Migrant/OFW Summit W2 Dec W2 Dec Q1 of 2015 Q1 of 2015 Dec 18, 2014 > Presentation of migrant situationer to the Antique Youth and Migrant Coordinating Council for strategic directions and structure evaluation First Qtr. Meeting of the AYMCC > Review of existing provisions of AYMC Ordinance, OFW Desk Ordinance, Sacada Desk Ordinance and PESO Ordinance to assess the relevance and responsiveness to the Migration and Development May 2015 > Integration of the above stated activities to the E-PDPFP. April 2015 Page 97

98 > Preparation of AIP for 2016 integrating M & D component May 2015 > Presentation of the Enhanced PDPFP to PDC for adoption and endorsement to SP for approval Aug > Presentation to SP for approval Oct 2015 II. Enhancement of the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for Aid to Program on Youth Employment and Migration Aid to PESO Aid to OFW Desk Aid to Sacada Desk Prepare Work and Financial Plan Presentation of Work and Financial Plan for 2015 to AYMCC for effective implementation relative to migrant strategic directions formulated. Jan Jan P300, P100, P3M P2M SPA-Gen. Fund SPA-GF SPA-GF SPA-GF Page 98

99 III. Monitoring the implementation of the Strategic Plan for M&D Designing of the M&E tool for M&D focusing on the following indicators 1. No. of Mun. OFW organizations registered 2. 1 Federation of OFW Organized and registered 3. No. of OFW summit conducted/ facilitated 4. No. of linkages established to address issues and concerns raised 5. Membership of OFW Org. in the Special Bodies 6. No. of migrant organizations engaging/investing in productive local enterprises 7. No. of migrant organizations engaging in rational policy advocates 8. Federation establishing linkages with other federations at the regional and national levels. Conducts quarterly monitoring Prepare monitoring reports for submission to AYMC for action Jan Every end of the quarter Page 99

100 DRAFT EO OF ANTIQUE (PROVINCE) EXECUTIVE ORDER No. Series of 2014 An Order Creating the Technical Working Group to update the E-PDPFP mainstreaming Migration and Development Whereas, the Provincial Government of Antique has established or setup a resource center, The Antique Youth and Migrant Center (AYMC) that provides social and economic services for the youth, Overseas Filipinos and their families in its area of jurisdiction; Whereas, it is the extensive policy of the Provincial Government to ensure the welfare and adequate protection of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who sacrifice by working in other countries out of the desire to earn better wages; Whereas, Antique Youth and Migrant Coordinating Council (AYMCC), Sugar Migrant Workers or Sakada Desk and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Desk Whereas, Whereas, there is a need to create the Technical Working Group (TWG) to be composed of the technical staff of the following agencies/offices: Whereas, the TWG has to undertake the following functions: Page 100

101 Table 20. STRATEGIC PLAN OF SAN JOSE, ANTIQUE STRATEGIES PROGRAMS PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES TIMEFRAME COST REQUIREMENT (in Php) SOURCES OF FUNDS Advocacy Advocacy and support generation from various key players Feedbacking with LCE Lobby for the appointment of migration and development focal person December 2014 (Week 2) December 2014 (Week 3) Identification of organization of TWG/ MD Committee December 2014 (Week 2-Week 3) Conduct orientation with the punong barangays and partner stakeholders January 2015 (Week 2) Establishment of M&D data bank Coordinate profiling of OFs Coordinate w/ NSO PPDO December 2014 (Week 2) Review the CBMS Output December 2014 (Week 3) Page 101

102 M&D Planning SB Resolution for M&D Preparation of activity design Conduct planning workshop Refinement of output Submission to SB for approval December 2014 (Week 3) January 2015 (Week 3)/ February (Week 1) February 2015 (Week 3) March - April 2015 (Week 1) Operationalization of M&D programs Plan implementation May 2015 Page 102

103 Critique of Final Outputs The critics (1) Andrea Anolin, Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO); (2) Ma. Lourdes Miado, NEDA VI; (3) Rex Varona, Asian Migrant Center; (4) Prof. Jigger Latoza, University of San Agustin; (5) Director Zenia Teruel, TSKI; and (6) Febie Ibojos, Signpost Philippines. Ms. Andrea Anolin, Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Ms. Anolin was generally amazed with the outputs that were realistic but was looking for concrete opportunities for M&D initiatives on awareness raising, institutionalization, monitoring and evaluation. She also recognized that the academe has a role to play in the said integration and the stakeholders especially the migrants and their families should be at the center. Page 103

104 It was advised that in case of technical assistance needed, NEDA, CFO and other agencies can be contacted. Since all LGUs stated that there is a need for data, inputs from Dr. Marla Asis can be used and that of other agencies. Data gathered can then be shared to other LGUs Ms. Anolin s notes/comments/suggestions/feedback on the specific LGUs and her concerns raised are: Sta. Barbara Jordan Guimaras Iloilo Iloilo City Roxas City Capiz Aklan Antique San Jose Outreach to Filipino overseas thru website thru BaLinkBayan ( CFO can be contacted. In terms of investment package for OFs, where and how can it be invested? Good. As for the process of institutionalization, Guimaras has laid down foundation for M&D to be responsive It was good that they had budget allocation and highlighted partnerships. Establishment of help desk was highlighted. The process of institutionalization and integration was good. If Roxas City wants the activities to be included in the CFO calendar to be posted in the website, inform CFO. Their strategies/activities on migration services and diaspora philanthropy were good. If data is needed on diaspora philanthropy, contact CFO. Their program on gender sensitive safety net and services to migrants and their families was appreciated.. The forerunner of WV in M&D. It was good that they have indicators to measure the realizations of plans. It was noted that even if it was a one man team, concrete initiative for institutionalization and integration was provided. Request help from NEDA for technical support. Page 104

105 Ms. Anolin added that CFO will be in Iloilo every month and that if any of the LGUs would like to request for their support, they can contact CFO for an invite. Ms. Ma. Lourdes Miado, NEDA VI In addition to the Ms. Anolin s critique, Ms. Miado gave some pointers on how LGUs can successfully integrate M&D: On creating the TWG for M&D: If it is hard, it can be integrated this in the existing committees. Noticed that some have identified the LCEs but let the technical people to be the members to ensure that they will do the work. If there too many members, it might be hard to meet. In establishing help desks, let s capacitate ourselves first so that we would know how to respond. Mr. Rex Varona, Asian Migrant Center Mr. Varona was impressed with the presentations of plans and policies especially that of Antique s summit and the incorporation of inputs. He advised on the following: Refine/reinforce in reaching out to the migrants. Include/involve migrants in TWG or in the thinking process. Reinforce IECs. Educate the community. Implement community communication and outreach. There should be are people to respond to legal cases. Incorporate the addressing of legal issues in M&D. Gender should be integrated. On the other hand, he expressed concern on TWG being too big since it will not be workable and lack of people involvement which can be an obstacle to educating the community. Page 105

106 Prof. Jigger Latoza, University of San Agustin Just like the other critics, Prof. Latoza found the presentations of workshops impressive. He suggested the following: Create a team so that the existing offices should not be the only ones to shoulder the issues. The team can start with a task force. Integrate the migrant sectors and their families to achieve meaningful, participatory engagement. On the role of civil society, include the academic institutions especially the HEIs. Highlight the functions of HEIs especially in research and extension work so that they can be resource center for knowledge. Tap the religious sectors to address problems of migrant workers. Source out other institutions to provide legal, social support. For example, the University of San Agustin has a help desk volunteer program consisting of alumni and senior law students that provide pro bono services. Dir. Zenia Teruel, Taytay sng Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI) Dir. Teruel shared her insight on the condition of some OFWs especially in Singapore so she is considering to expand the market of TSKI abroad or to tap the OFW market. She gave assurance that TSKI can help in the values formulation and financial literacy by providing trainings to OFW and promised to support M&D through the links of the organization. Page 106

107 Ms. Febie Ibojos, Signpost Philippines Ms. Ibojos noticed the passion of the LGUs who presented and hopes to work with the LGUs for the rest of the engagement. However, she stressed that plans must be brought to the grass roots and explained that if the programs were not disseminated to the barangays, members of the families would not seem to know where to go. She recommended not to play politics so that access to M&D will not be limited and to collaborate continuously with the CSOs to work hand in hand and bring services to the grass roots. Page 107

108 Session 6: Next Steps and Workshop Conclusion At around one twenty in the afternoon, Ms. Andrea Anolin of the Commission on Filipino Overseas presented the next steps MDI-WV Project. The activities, schedule and the responsible LGU/NGO/organization were identified (see the next page for schedule of activities. Regarding the training for Module 3 which is Developing Social Services for Migrants and their Families, in April, Aklan LGU requested that it be conducted in the second half of April as they have events prior to that. Ms. Anolin asked the other participants if they have schedules to be considered for the finalization of the events for the project. As there was none, giving of impression followed. The LGUs as Clustered, gave their impressions for the event. Page 108

109 Table 22. Next Steps for the MDI Western Visayas Project Activity Schedule Responsibility 1. Refinement of workshop outputs and presentation to decision makers (LCE, etc.) December 2014 to January 2015 LGU participants 2. Training on Strengthening and Building M&D Institutions and Structures (Module 2) - sending out of invitations - confirmation - final advisory Module 3: Developing Social Services for Migrants and their families Module 4: Developing Economic Services for Migrants and their Families 3. Review of Antique YEM Center - enhancement of YEM services February 17-20, 2015 (Antique) Last week of January 2015 First week of February 2015 Second week of February 2015 April 2015 June 2015 December 2014 to March 2015 March to May 2015 NEDA VI/CFO LGU participants NEDA VI NEDA VI/Consultant/Province of Antique 4. Setting up of Migrants Resource Centers 2015 to April 2016 Provinces of Iloilo and Capiz 5. Western Visayas Migration Situationer December 2014 to May 2015 NEDA VI/Consultant 6. OF organizing November to December 2014 Signpost 7. Mentoring of LGUs November to December 2014, 2015 up to April 2016 LLPDC Page 109

110 Clusters I, II and III giving their impressions through their representatives Cluster I Mr. Nillos expressed that the three-day seminar-workshop captured the sentiment of the participants. He shared that in the past, they were doing this on a stand-alone, and that this is the first time to introduce development initiatives. He was happy that Dir. Bacal approached the planning coordinators and that she was the one who was behind the organization of the planning coordinators. He hoped to continue engagements with NEDA since local planners have "adapted" NEDA as their "mother organization. Lastly, he thanked NEDA, partners and the NGOs. Cluster II Ms. Solano stated that the date was the right timing for the event. The venue (Smallville) is sikat and it was the first time for many Akeanons to set foot at the hotel. The topics and the speakers were described as swak na swak, relevant and accommodating. The participants spoke the same language in planning. The facilitators, NEDA and CFO), were good and she expressed her happiness with the cultural/solidarity night. Page 110

111 In terms of M&D, Aklan has programs and services fully supported by officials. She presented that the problem in Aklan is that the offices are understaffed. Mainstreaming M&D should be implemented even in the barangays. She encouraged the participants to give 5 bagsaks to the training. Cluster III According to the representative from Cluster III, the training had made them realize that the government has not come up with concerted effort to provide the services. The LGU has a great responsibility to make OF/OFWs feel they are loved. They liked the idea that mainstreaming M&D was treated as a process and not just a project. They assured they would put OFW in the center of the process. They were happy that while they were learning, they could rest. Furthermore, she added that the food was excellent, the pressure was not that high, and the speakers let them sleep during lectures. The topics were good too and the speakers were experts in their field. After the LGUs gave their impressions, Ms. Anolin said that the speakers would be invited to Bicol and that they would try their best to get speakers of the same caliber, if not better, in the next trainings. Page 111

112 OPENING REMARKS AND OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal, CESO III National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) VI Director Bacal on her closing remarks articulated that it was heartwarming to listen to the very positive feedback from participants. She felt the increased enthusiasm in mainstreaming M&D. She hoped to have more representations from the provinces in the next training. She communicated that the Swiss government would like to tap huge potentials of the OFs/OFWs to help capacitate local agencies during natural disasters and respond to issues. Director Bacal advised that the action plan can be followed through when the participants go back home. The key is to start mobilizing people who are interested in the same concern. Hopefully, action plans can be enriched. She also encouraged the participants to write a report back to governors about what happened so they can be aware. She thanked the USA, CFO, UNDP, resource persons and NEDA staff. Page 112

113 Awarding of Certificates to Participants & Photo Ops Page 113

114 Page 114

115 Page 115